December 5, 2018
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Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 Photo courtesy the American Red Cross The American Red Cross has issued a need for blood and platelet donors during the holiday season. One place to donate is the St Charles County Blood Donation Center, located at 252 Mid Rivers Center. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
The American Red Cross has issued urgent need for blood and platelet donors as donations decline during the holidays By Brett Auten The American Red Cross needs you to not get lost in the holiday hustle and bustle. Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion and 20-percent of those recipients are children. A small needle prick and a little of your time can go a long way in more way than you could know. The American Red Cross has issued urgent need for blood and platelet donors as there were 21,000 fewer donations nationally
during September and October than hospitals needed, according to the organization. The 137-year-old organization is asking that you give now to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. Joe Zydlo, external communications manager at American Red Cross Missouri and Illinois Blood Services Region, says that blood and platelet donations often decline during the holidays as regular donors are all over the place with holiday activities, and travel and
severe winter weather can often cause schedule cancellations. Shortages are a regular problem and supplies ordinarily reach the critical point at mid-summer and early January. “We issued this around Nov. 12, so to do so five-to-six weeks earlier than normal is unprecedented,” Zydlo said. Donors are urged to give now to ensure that families don’t have to worry about the availability of blood this winter. In thanks
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for helping to meet the need, those come to donate blood or platelets now through Dec. 19, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Donating usually takes around an hour and sometimes it is that type of commitment that lands blood and platelet donations on the back burner of the to-do list. “It is asking a lot,” Zydlo said. “It is definitely more convenient to drop off food at work or to a local pantry. It’s one hour you could spend out Christmas shopping or shopping online during your lunch hour, but the need is constant. We have to be cognizant and mindful of that.” To make an appointment to donate blood or platelets you can download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Another way to help keep the blood supply strong is to host a Red Cross blood drive this winter. To learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit RedCrossBlood.orgHostADrive. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec.4- Dec. 19: Dardenne Prairie • Dec. 13: 3 - 7 p.m., Christ Alone Lutheran Church, 2600 Bates Rd.
The health benefits of donating blood Lake Saint Louis • Dec. 19: 2 - 7 p.m., Lake St Louis Police Department, 200 Civic Center Dr. O’Fallon • Dec. 3: 3 - 7 p.m., VFW Post 5077, 8500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, PO Box 126 • Dec. 11: 3 - 7 p.m., Twin Chimneys Subdivision, 7145 Twin Chimneys Blvd. • Dec. 17: 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Marshall Ford, 1075 W. Terra Lane St. Charles • Dec. 4: 3 - 7 p.m., St Charles Elks Lodge, 560 St. Peters Howell Rd. • Dec. 14: 3 - 7 p.m., St Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza • Dec. 18: 3 - 7 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1580 Kisker Road St. Peters Check the variety of days and times at the St. Charles County Blood Donation Center, located at 252 Mid Rivers Center, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Wentzville • Dec. 19: 2 - 6 p.m., Progress Park Center, 968 Meyer Rd.
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Do you believe that about 60 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood, yet less than four percent actually do. If you needed yet another reason, not only is donating good for others but it also benefits you in the long run. You get a mini-medical You can donate blood only if you are fit enough to do so. Before every blood donation, you’ll get your iron (haemoglobin) level checked, and your blood pressure and pulse rate taken. This can help sound off any warning signs. Reduces risk of heart disease and cholesterol According to studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, blood donors are 33 percent less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and 88 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack. The lowered health risks have to do with iron depletion as high blood iron can cause a variety of symptoms. When donating blood, you are removing 225 to 250mg of iron from your body, reducing your risk of complications. Burn some calories A one-time blood donation can burn up to 650 calories, as the body has to work hard to replenish itself. Don’t go too fast, though. A donor can only give blood every 56 days. Feel the joy Every time you donate blood, you can help up to three or four recipients. According to Time.com, a study in the Journal of Health Psychology found that people who volunteered unselfishly had a significantly reduced risk of mortality than those who never volunteer. Source: www.health24.com, www.bloodcenters.org, www.oprahmag.com, www.oneblood.org, www.lifehack.org, www.medicaldaily.com, africanhealthmagazine.com, www.livestrong.com
Home improvement loans available for qualifying St. Peters residents The city of St. Peters is currently accepting applications for its Home Improvement Loan Program, which provides funding for low-income homeowners with home rehabilitation project needs. Eligible applicants can receive up to $5,000 through a no-interest, five-year forgivable loan, for projects such as new windows, furnace and air-conditioners, roof replacement, driveway replacement or repair and more. You are eligible to participate in this program if you: • Are a resident and homeowner in the city limits of St. Peters who has not previously participated in the Urban County or St. Peters Home Improvement Loan Programs. • Have lived in the home for at least one year at time of application. • Do not exceed household income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The maximum household income must not exceed: $43,050 (one person); $49,200 (two people); $55,350 (three
people); $61,450 (four people), $66,400 (five people), $71,300 (six people), $76,200 (seven people), $81,150 (eight people). Download an application at www.stpetersmo.net. From the home page, click on Residents and scroll down to Community Programs, then select Home Help. Applications are also available at St. Peters City Hall. Applications are available on a first-come, first-accepted basis and will remain available until all openings are filled. You can also request to have an application mailed to you by calling 636-279-8279 and choose option 2. When calling, be sure to spell your name and street address and leave a contact phone number. Applicants may also email their completed applications with required documents to communityprojects@stpetersmo.net. The City received Community Development Block Grant funds for this program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds will be disbursed based on lowest income first.
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St. Charles County launches SCCMO AlertMe mass notification system Keeping residents safe and informed is St. Charles County’s first priority. And now, with SCCMO AlertMe powered by Everbridge, residents can feel even more confident they are getting the information they need to stay safe. SCCMO AlertMe is a free mass notification system that delivers alerts by text, email or phone call. While registration for SCCMO AlertMe is free, cellular message and data rates may apply depending on provider and plan “St. Charles County is a safe community, but we are not immune from natural disasters or other concerns,” says County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “We are happy to offer another way for our Division of Emergency Management, Public Health, and Police and Highway departments to keep in touch with residents. I hope everyone who lives in St. Charles County registers for SCCMO AlertMe.” Subscribers can register to receive notifications in one or all the following categories: Emergency Management Alerts from the St. Charles County Division of Emergency Management cover natural disasters, including flood evacuations and related major/emergency road closures; public safety emergencies; and other county-wide safety concerns. Please note: The National Weather Service provides alerts for thunderstorms and tornadoes; these notifications are not available through SCCMO AlertMe. • Health Alerts from the St. Charles County Department of Public Health encompass mass outbreak/pandemic information, including illnesses and food poisoning, as well as county-wide animal control concerns. • Police Alerts from the St. Charles County Police Department include missing persons, manhunt information and county-wide safety concerns. • Road Construction and Closure Alerts from the St. Charles County Highway Department cover road construction and related road closures by the department. SCCMO AlertMe sends messages to all contact preferences selected during online registration. For more information on SCCMO AlertMe and to register, visit sccmo.org/AlertMe.
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Obituary: Judith Arbore Judith Arbore, age 79, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. with her husband at her side. She was the middle of five sisters. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, one son and two of her sisters. Judith graduated class salutatorian from high school. She was hired by the Timken Roller Bearing Company as an executive secretary. After taking time to raise her son, she returned to work starting as an administrative assistant at Monsanto. She traveled the world extensively and reveled in being a world citizen. Judith was funny, intelligent, erudite and loved politics. She golfed, played card games, loved dining out, decorating her home and visiting with relatives and friends. Judith was a 25-year breast cancer survivor. Two years ago she was diagnosed with liver
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cancer and treated at SLU. The deterioration of her liver and other issues resulted in kidney failure. She had a short hospice care period and passed away quietly in her sleep.
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Wentzville Firefighters partner with the Wentzville School District to provide new winter coats for students Firefighters from the Wentzville Fire Protection District (WFPD) and employees of the Wentzville School District (WSD) distributed hundreds of coats to kids in need at an event held at Fire Station #1 on Nov. 17. WFPD firefighters partnered with Operation Warm and the Wentzville School District for the sixth consecutive year to supply more than 280 brand new coats to elementary students identified by schoaol district counselors. “We are so grateful for this partnership with our local firefighters to support our students,” said WSD Chief Communications Officer Mary LaPak. “Wentzville firefighters work hard to not only protect and help educate our community, but their generous outreach efforts directly impact our students and we are extremely grateful for their kindness and support.” Fleece hats made by students at Frontier Middle School were also distributed at the event. Operation Warm and the Coats for Kids Foundation were founded in 1998 on a national level to assist local organizations with providing quality coats to kids in need.
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“We look forward to this program every year,” said WFPD Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Szarwinski. “The kids get to come pick up a brand new coat to call their own that will keep them warm over the winter months, and we get to see the smiles on their faces which make the whole effort really gratifying.” Over the past six years, the WFPD has supplied over 2,500 coats for WSD students through Operation Warm.
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Tis the season for feasting and what should appear, but a bird filled with stuffing and peach jam to smear. Fresh fudge made for taste buds that crave some more sweets, make weight loss challenged subjects curse in defeat. The holidays are particularly difficult for health conscious connoisseurs. With so many delectable delights to choose from, one begins to feel like a turtle that’s in danger of outgrowing its shell. We want to consume but we also want six pack abs. So we stand in front of the pastry case and drool while we argue with ourselves. Should we eat the Christmas Kuchen or fit into our favorite pants? Worse, once at the celebration, we watch our less mindful relatives ingest spoonful after mouthwatering spoonful while we stare at our plate of broccoli. Finally, we chuck our inhibitions and eat the dratted pie all the while suffering in silence as we consider how many steps it will take to remove the celebratory pudge. There is nothing more miserable than riding ones bike in 35 degree weather while trying to burn off those killer calories. Thus it was that I was pedaling
through a chilly gray morning a few years ago when it began to rain. Suddenly the temperature dropped and the rain turned to sleet. This too is an exercise in madness. Rather than stop and call for reinforcements, I pushed forward, hoping to make it home before a full scale blizzard set in. I was in the middle of the most fantastic pity party when I saw it; a ragged blue tent propped up on the side of a hill not normally purposed for camping. It was not readily visible from the main road and was clearly inhabited by a homeless individual. The makeshift fire smoldering beneath an old cook stove next to the structure sent up a wisp of smoke. I had been joyfully reassuring myself that once I arrived home I would settle into a nice warm bath but now even my heart felt cold. How could one endure such callous weather with no hope of warmth in sight? How often have I settled into a woebegone mood with no thought for those less fortunate than I? More importantly, when was the last time I turned my self-immolation into action and actually did something to relieve
the suffering of the hurting or hopeless person in my immediate vicinity? This year, if you are striving to stay on track with your weight loss plan during the holiday months, consider someone who doesn’t have that luxury. Then turn that feeling into engagement. Donate your homemade pie. Give the gift of a turkey. Graciously provide a coat or sweater to someone less privileged. Your community will be a better place because of it, and you will feel better in the process. 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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Thrivent Financial celebrates new office with ribbon cutting Financial Consultant John Priesmeyer celebrated the grand opening of his new office space with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 8. Joining Priesmeyer and his staff were Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, Lori Tainter, Vice President of Member Services & New Media Coordinator and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 6698 Keaton Corporate Parkway in O’Fallon, Thrivent Financial is a fraternal benefit society whose core values are to carry out social, intellectual, educational, charitable,
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benevolent, moral, fraternal, patriotic or religious purposes for the benefit of its members and the public. Thrivent Financial provides its members insurance, annuities, mutual funds,
credit union services and much more. For more information on the services that Thrivent Financial offers, please call John Priesmeyer at 636-542-4041.
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Peace & Joy a concert featuring songs of peace and joy for the holidays
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Winning Technologies receives 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award Winning Technologies, a Business Management Company based in O’Fallon that specializes in the alignment of business and technology, announces it has received The U. S. Department of Labor’s 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award for leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining our nation’s veterans. Winning Technologies was named a Platinum Award winner in the small business category. Honorees include small businesses, community-based nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies. Recipients represent 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. All demonstrated a commitment to veteran hiring and retention, and provide veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources and compensation and tuition assistance. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) American Military Veterans Act, creating the HIRE Vets Medallion Program,
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was signed into law in 2017. In issuing a Final Rule last year establishing criteria and processes for the program, the Department announced that 2018 would be a demonstration of the program prior to full implementation in 2019. “The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes job creators who successfully recruit, hire and retain America’s veterans. All honorees must meet a strict criteria to earn this recognition. As a veteran owned company we’re especially proud to receive this award and we invite all veterans to learn how we can support your career by visiting our website at Winning Technologies,” said Scott Lewis, CEO of Winning Technologies. Winning Technologies is a leading provider of Managed Technology Services. The firm serves clients in many industries including automotive retail, construction, education, government/municipalities, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and professional services.
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Chisel Nail Salon celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owner/Manager Amy Tucker celebrated the grand opening of her new nail salon, Chisel with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 19. Joining Tucker were family and friends, city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Alderman Melissa Reimer, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, ambassadors and board members with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Chisel Nail Salon for Men offers manicures and pedicures in a more masculine setting than is normally found in many nail salons. There are many different nail packages and gift certificates are also available – just in time for the holiday season.
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For more information on Chisel Nail Salon for Men, please contact Amy Tucker at 636-387-7374 or visit the website at www.chiselnailsalon.com.
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Two Wentzville teachers named SHAPE America Central District Physical Education Teachers of the Year Two Wentzville School District physical education teachers have been named Central District Physical Education Teachers of the Year at the elementary and high school levels by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America. Sally Schulte from Heritage Primary has been named the Central District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and Melanie Zerr from Timberland High School has been named the Central District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Both teachers qualified for the award after being named Missouri Physical Education Teachers of the Year in the elementary and high school categories by the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MOAHPERD), which was announced in August. Schulte and Zerr were both selected among state teachers of the year to represent the Central District which includes nine states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. “It is unprecedented to have two Central District recipients from the same school district,” said Executive Director of MOAHPERD Dr. Thomas Loughrey. “It is also an indication of the quality teachers the WSD em-
ploys, the support the district provides for their continued professional development, and the opportunity the WSD provides through their excellent curriculum and school culture.” Schulte has worked for the WSD since 2010 and currently serves as the lead PE teacher for the district. “Sally is an advocate for physical and health education in our district, and she works hard to ensure that all teachers have what they need (resources, access to professional learning, etc.) to do the very best they can for their students,” said WSD Director of Teaching and Learning Dr. Keri Skeeters. Zerr, who qualified this year to compete in the World Horseshoe Championship, has worked for the WSD since 2005. “Melanie goes above and beyond to create a classroom environment that promotes valuing physical activity and a healthy lifestyle,” said Timberland PE teacher and co-worker Ami Schulte. “She is an outstanding example of how teachers should strive to be in the classroom and represent our profession.” Schulte and Zerr will receive their awards at the SHAPE America National Convention in Tampa, Florida April 9-13, 2019. They are both now eligible for the
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Photos courtesy Wentzville School District (Left) Sally Schulte from Heritage Primary has been named the Central District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. (Right) Melanie Zerr from Timberland High School has been named the Central District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
National PE Teacher of the Year award in their respective categories through SHAPE America, which will make those announcements at the national convention. The application process includes an online interview, photos and a video submission.
WSD elementary schools celebrate International Walk to School Day Students from Green Tree Elementary and Heritage Primary joined schools around the world to celebrate the 22nd annual International Walk to School Day. Escorted by the Lake St. Louis Police Department, Green Tree staff members, as well as parents and family pets, more than 300 students from Green Tree walked to school from Boulevard Park on Oct.11. Originally scheduled for Oct. 10, Heritage Primary’s walk to school was postponed until Oct. 17. On that brisk morning, over 100 Heritage Primary students, parents and staff walked safely from Fireman’s Park on West Pearce Boulevard to their school, escorted by officers from the Wentzville Police Department. This marks the ninth year Green Tree has partnered with the Lake Saint Louis Police Department to celebrate International Walk to School Day which was originally organized as part of a “Safe Routes to School” grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Lake St. Louis Community Resource and DARE Officer Susan Ochs has helped to organize the walk every year and is happy that this event has become a tradition.
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Students from Green Tree Elementary and Heritage Primary joined schools around the world to celebrate the 22nd annual International Walk to School Day.
“This is a great event to bring the community together, build school spirit, and encourage our students to be safe,” Ochs said. “What started out nine years ago as a Safe Routes to School project has developed into a great partnership between the school, police and community.” International Walk to School Day is celebrated at over 4,400 participating schools in the United States, in addition to students from more than 40 countries around the world. Walk to School events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety,
traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community. “It’s a great community collaboration to promote health and promote pedestrian safety,” said Lori Winkler, Safety Coordinator for Safe Kids St. Louis and Injury Prevention Nurse Coordinator for SSM/Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. This year, students received reflective bracelets to help them be more visible on the road – especially with Halloween approaching. “We’re trying to help keep these kids safe, and make sure they’re following the rules of the road.”
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Orchard Farm librarian named emerging leader by ALA The American Library Association (ALA) named Discovery Elementary Media Library Specialist Matthew King to the 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders. King is one of fifty selected throughout the United States and will be the sole representative from Missouri. The Missouri Association of School Librarians is proud to be represented in this elite cohort. The program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning workgroups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession
in a leadership capacity early in their careers. Audrey Barbakoff and Pauline Stacchini, co-chairs of the Emerging Leaders program, are excited to welcome the 2019 class. They look forward to working with this most recent cohort of talented and committed early career leaders who are eager to pursue leadership opportunities in the association. “This year’s class joins a distinguished group of alumni, many of whom continue to make significant contributions to ALA,” they said. The Emerging Leaders program will kick off with a day-
long session facilitated by Maureen Sullivan during the ALA 2019 Midwinter Meeting in Seattle. Following the kickoff session which includes orientation and training, the program will continue in an online learning and networking environment for six months. The program culminates with a poster session where the 2019 Emerging Leaders will showcase the results of their project planning work during the ALA 2019 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The Emerging Leader participants commit to taking part in all aspects of the program
Wentzville School District seeks community input to help shape the next five-year strategic plan The Wentzville School District is seeking input from all stakeholders – students, parents, employees and community members – to help shape the district’s next five-year Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). The district has scheduled community engagement meetings called Guiding Principles for our Schools (GPS), to help inform stakeholders and provide a platform for feedback to set positive goals, define priorities and determine standards for the students and schools in the WSD. Because of its sustained growth, the Wentzville School District faces some unique challenges, but also has some unique opportunities. The goal of GPS is to bring together a diverse, thoughtful group of residents who will provide input that will be used to create the next CSIP, which is used to guide curriculum, professional development, financing priorities, staffing and the overall culture and strategic focus for the Wentzville School District. The WSD is inviting a broad-based coalition of citizens, staff, community members, and students to participate in the GPS process. There will be initial GPS meetings and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. These will be structured, “results focused” sessions where attend-
Photo courtesy Orchard Farm School District The American Library Association named Discovery Elementary Media Library Specialist Matthew King to the 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders.
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ees will work together to reach a consensus on the topics and questions presented. The meeting schedule and topics are as follows: • Jan. 15 – Finances, Facilities, and Staffing • Feb. 12 – Community and Culture “I’m so proud of where we’ve been and what our students and staff have accomplished over the last five years,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “The time has come to realign our focus and our priorities and this strategic process will only be effective if our stakeholders take the time to weigh in. Our growth certainly presents challenges, but it also presents opportunities. I’m confident that together we can develop a plan that will
continue to move this great district forward, providing worldclass learning opportunities that will prepare our students for success.” The recommendations from the GPS meetings will be incorporated into the district’s CSIP which will then be presented to the Board of Education for consideration. All GPS meetings will start at 7 p.m. and will be held in the commons at Timberland High School at 559 E. Highway N in Wentzville. For those who are unable to make it to the meetings in person, there will be an opportunity to follow and weigh in on social media. Details will be posted on the district website prior to the meetings.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Dec. 5: Art exhibit
St. Charles Community College will display a comprehensive exhibit featuring some of the finest examples of artwork created by students in the SCC Visual Arts program through Dec. 5. Artwork in a variety of media will be represented including painting, drawing, printmaking, 2-D design, fibers, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design and photography. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.
Dec. 6-7: Theater performance
The students of St. Peters Performing Arts Studio’s musical theatre class invite you to attend their performance of “Hairspray Jr.” There will be two performances of “Hairspray Jr.” both at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, and Dec. 7, in the Performing Arts Theatre at the Cultural Arts Centre. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased ahead of time by calling 636-485-9171. If available, tickets will also be sold at the door. The Cultural Arts Centre is located at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd.
Dec. 7: Christmas tree decorating
Make your own ornaments and help decorate the St. Peters Police Department’s tree from 6 – 8 p.m. at St. Peters Justice Center. Everything you need to make an ornament will be supplied, plus enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, all for free. This event is recommended for ages three-through-12; however, all ages are welcome. No reservations needed. St. Peters Justice Center is located at 1020 Grand Teton Dr. Visitor parking is across the street in the Mid Rivers Mall parking lot. For more information, call 636-278-2244, ext. 3550.
Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Day ceremony
seminar is open to the public. As an experiment, Alaniz applied for 100 job openings, received 100 interviews and was offered 100 jobs – most of which he wasn’t even qualified for. He brings inside expertise to educate his clients on how to get through the online application process successfully and to win a job interview, how to write a resume and prepare for an interview, and how to manage one’s social media presence. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to sign up ahead of time at http://tiny.cc/GetJob.
Dec. 7-8: Ice show
Local ice skaters and synchronized skating teams will be turning the St. Peters Rec-Plex into an enchanted Winter Wonderland on Ice at St. Peters Rec-Plex. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Tickets are available for purchase in-person only at the RecPlex located at 5200 Mexico Road. Ticket pricing for Rec-Plex passholders is $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children 12 and under as well as seniors ages 55 and up. General ticket pricing is $9.50 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 and under and seniors ages 55 and older. For more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net or call 636-939-2386.
Dec. 8: Breakfast with Santa
Santa can’t live off just cookies and milk, he has to eat breakfast, too. Good little boys and girls (ages two-througheight) are invited to have breakfast with Santa at St. Peters Rec-Plex South. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the continental breakfast starting at 9 a.m. Santa will be around for crafts and a singalong of popular Christmas songs until 10:30 a.m. Parents and grandparents, don’t forget to bring a camera to get some memorable photos with Santa. The cost for the event is $14 per child and $7 per adult. Advance registration is required by Dec. 4. Register online at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect, call 636-939-2386 ext. 1400 or sign up in person at St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road.
On Dec. 7, 1941, more than 2,000 service men and women lost their lives during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during World War II. Join the St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission in commemorating our heroes, their families and friends at the annual Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at City Hall. The guest speaker will be Major General Cassie Strom, U.S. Air Force (Ret.). The Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony is free to the public and refreshments will be provided. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information visit www.stpetersmo.net.
Dec. 11: Holiday concert
Dec. 7: Career seminar
The St. Charles County Highway Department will hold an informational open house from 4 - 6 p.m. regarding improvements planned for David Hoekel Parkway #1B/South Point Prairie Road. The meeting will be held
St. Charles Community College will host “How to Get a Job,” a free seminar by Frank Alaniz, a Missouri workforce regional liaison, from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Student Center, Room 205-206. The
Start a great tradition by joining the St. Charles Municipal Band and Big Band for their seventh annual “Holiday Concert at Scheidegger” at The Lindenwood Theater of the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 West Clay St, St. Charles, readily accessible from I-70. There is free parking and easy handicapped access. Meet the new Concert Band Director, and Earl Kreder returns to lead the Big Band. St. Nicholas will make a special appearance at this free family friendly event. See www.stcharlesband.com and Facebook for more information, or call 314-544-6166 or 314-878-5296.
Dec. 11: Informational open house
at the Wentzville R-IV School District Office, 280 Interstate Drive in Wentzville. Improvements to the road will be from near Cedar Branch Lane to just north of the intersection at Route N and will include realignment of the existing roadway to improve safety of curves; new paved shoulders and sight distance improvements; and updates to drainage facilities. A preliminary plan by the consulting firm of Horner & Shifrin will be shared at the meeting and residents are encouraged to view the plan and provide comments. For more information or questions concerning this project or the open house, contact Kristen Rhodes, St. Charles County Highway Projects Engineer, at 636-949-7305, or Jarrett Jasper, Project Manager with Horner & Shifrin, at 314-335-8656.
Dec. 14-16: Theater performance
Young People’s Theatre will perform Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15, and 2 p.m. Dec. 1516, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-9228233. For more information, call the SCC Continuing Education Department at 636-922-8233.
5701 Highway N in St. Charles. Cost is $20 per person and includes appetizers, snacks, desserts, soda and tea along with two complimentary drink tickets. There will be prizes, basket raffles and 50/50. Net proceeds donated to local charity. Contact Mary at 636240-6078 for more information.
Jan. 15: Parent speaker series
Parent Speaker Series – First Impact; Preparing Drivers for the Road Ahead takes place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Francis Howell School District at 4545 Central School Road in St. Charles. Parents, you are invited and encouraged to bring your teen drivers with you. First Impact is a 90 – minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s GDL law. The goal of First Impact is to reduce new driver crashes, resulting injuries and fatalities, by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law. The program is delivered by trained GDL Coaches who coach parents by presenting key facts and proven strategies to help parents lower their teens’ crash risk by utilizing the Missouri GDL law. The statewide program is available free of charge. Speakers will be SGT Tom Mozelewski, St. Peters Police Department and Mark Hollander, VISION St. Charles County Leadership.
Dec. 20: Lunch and bingo
Alexander Chapter #242 Order of Eastern Star will be hosting a lunch and bingo starting at 11:30 am. The cost is $10 and includes lunch followed by bingo. The bingo is held at the St. Charles Masonic Lodge located at 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles (behind Fridays on Hwy 94). Other activities include a silent auction and 50/50 If you will be attending, please send an email to alexander242OES@gmail.com. The Order of Eastern Star works hard to raise funds to support local, regional and national charities. If you would like to learn about becoming a member please visit www.oesmo.org or send an email to alexander242OES@gmail.com.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Bingo
The St. Robert Bellarmine Men’s Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve bingo event at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at 1424 S. First Capitol Dr. (at the intersection of Sherman Dr. and S. First Capitol Dr.). Doors open at 4 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. $3,600 in prizes will be given away, plus attendance prizes. Concession stand will be open for food and beverage purchases. Players may bring own food. (Please no crockpots or electric appliances.) For reservations, contact Rich at 636-441-2395. Cost is $10 per reservation. This $10 is applied to purchase price of your bingo sheets. No advanced reservations after Dec. 30. For more information, contact Fred Kuhn at 636-925-1316.
Jan. 11: Bunco Bash
Bunco Bash is hosted by K Of C William Pezold #7198 Ladies Auxiliary. Doors open at 6 p.m., bunco begins at 7 p.m. at the Pezold Banquet Center at
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
Mondays: Parent support group
Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
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Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636-561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class
9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.
Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.
Mondays: Measurement Mondays:
10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and 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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • December 5, 2018 Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.
Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal
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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@att. net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.
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.
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: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
Meets first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm at various locations. Info: www. fleurdelisgardensociety.org;
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.
day 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.
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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
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9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.
Wednesdays: Food pantry
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
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.
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. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tues-
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Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
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Sports you see with Gary B... New indoor football team signs major halfback The Saint Louis Stampede will begin playing in March with their home field at the Family Arena. Recently they announced the signing of running back Joseph Yearby. Yearby is a Miami, Florida native and played collegiality at The University of Miami, “The U.” At Miami he became the ninth Hurricane player to rush for over 1,000 yards. He entered the NFL draft early and was released. Now he is in St. Louis trying to work his way back.
Coach Pimmel said, “This young man is electric. He is exactly what this National Gridiron League is all about, helping these young men go to the next level. The Stampede fans will fall in love with the young man”. *Just another great athlete added to the roster Rascal’s manager confirms coaches selection Recently they announced that Braxton Martinez and Jason Zgardowski will return to the club in 2019 as player-coaches. Martinez, an infielder who has been with the team since 2015,
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as well as a stint in the AAA Mexican League, will serve as the hitting coach. Zgardowski, a right-handed pitcher who has also spent parts of the last three seasons with the Rascals, as well as time in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, will act as the pitching coach. Rascals Manager Steve Brook said of the announcement: “I’m excited to announce the return of Braxton Martinez and Jason Zgardowski in this new expanded role. I’m confident that both young men will thrive in these dual positions during the 2019 season and beyond in their careers. It’s been an exciting off season thus far, and I can’t wait to get back onto the field in April.” When asked about the opportunity, Martinez, a St. Peters native, said, “I’m really grateful for the opportunity to not only be in uniform as a player but also as a hitting coach this season. I want to thank Steve Brook for trusting me to take on this role. I’m excited to work with the group of players who are hungrier than ever. I think we are going to accomplish some special things and I am ready for the challenge that awaits.” The defending West Division champion Rascals open the 2019 season May 9 against the Washington Wild Things at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. *Baseball is right around the corner
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Holt High School Swim Coach Emily Crawford stands with Noah Scheuermann.
Wentzville swimmer wins state championship Holt High School senior Noah Scheuermann won the Missouri Class 2 State Swimming Championship in the 200 yard freestyle event on Nov. 9 with a time of 1:39.29 at the St. Peters RecPlex. Noah also took second place in the 100 yard butterfly with a time of 48.75. This is Noah’s first state championship, but he is a five-time medalist over the last three years. As a junior, he placed third in the 500 freestyle and sixth in the 200 IM, and as a sophomore, he placed
eighth in the 100 yard butterfly. Noah is also involved in DECA at Holt and swims year round for the Parkway Swim Club. He has verbally committed to swim for Arizona State University next year where he plans to major in business. Liberty High School senior Ian Herling won his second state medal at the Missouri Class 1 Swimming Championship the following day on Nov. 10 by taking fifth place in the 50 freestyle event. He took fifth in the same event as a junior last year. *Staying cool 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, among many other activities.
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‘Creed II,’ ‘Cobra Kai’ carry their franchises forward
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Hollywood has had mixed success remaking popular films from the 1980s. Comedian Russell Brand could not touch Dudley Moore’s original and touching performance in his 2011 “Arthur” reboot. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith starred in the 2010 version of “The Karate Kid,” but it lacked the original’s spirit and heart. Though its cast was a comedic dream team, 2016’s female-centric “Ghostbusters” could not rise above the weak screenplay. “Creed II,” on the other hand, succeeds because it stays true to its roots. Sylvester Stallone made a name for himself in 1976 with the original “Rocky” movie, starring in four sequels before the franchise apparently came to an end. 2006’s “Rocky Balboa” brought the good-hearted boxer out of retirement for one last shot at glory in the ring. Stallone’s performance here was solid and quite touching. The franchise caught fire again with 2015’s “Creed” and focused on Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son, Adonis (Michael B. Jordan). Though he is on the fast track in the business world, Adonis wants to become a fighter and travels to Philadelphia to ask Rocky for his help. Instead of starting from scratch, director Ryan Coogler built his film on the foundation Stallone and company laid down decades earlier. The recently-released “Creed II” is one of the best films in the “Rocky” universe. Adonis now
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idueña), who is being bullied on a parking lot, and a reunion with Daniel inspires Johnny to open a new Cobra Kai dojo. LaRusso, who has a beautiful family and home, is stunned when he sees the dojo for the first time. Even with his financial success and family, Daniel has lost balance. The rivalry that started in the 1980s obviously is still very much a part of his life. Like “Creed II,” “Cobra Kai” builds “Creed II” photo courtesy MGM on everything that came before it. The original “Karate Kid” is a beloved has fame, fortune and a growing family, but the classic and its lines are part of popular culture. appearance of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) “Cobra Kai” creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and his son, Viktor (Florian Munteanu), rocks and Hayden Schlossberg stay true to the origihis world. Drago killed Apollo Creed in the ring nal while adding new characters such as Daniel’s with a fatal blow, and he is now coaching Viktor daughter Samantha (Mary Mouser). Season 2 of to succeed where he failed. Rocky, who suffered the series was greenlighted immediately and is neurological damage from his fight with Ivan, in the works. doesn’t want Adonis to meet the same end as his dad. Born and raised in South Also built on solid bedrock, “Cobra Kai,” YouSt. Louis, Steve Bryan is Tube’s continuation of “The Karate Kid” fran- now based in Anaheim, chise, focuses on “Ace Degenerate” Johnny Law- California, and has been rence (William Zabka). After Daniel LaRusso allowed access to movie (Ralph Macchio) defeated him in the 1984 All and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Valley Under-18 Karate Championship, Johnny Though his writing has takhas been on a downward spiral. His step-father en him far from St. Louis, (Ed Asner) even offers him a substantial sum of Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who money to just disappear from his life. A chance meeting with Miguel (Xolo Mar- spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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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.
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xcuse me, but I can’t be disturbed right now. I’m relaxing in the tropical islands. Don’t hate! You know I deserve it because I’ve been writing my fingers to nubby nubs lately. So pardon me if I take a little breather to indulge in some much-needed sun and surf and palms and pineapples. Yup. Yawn. Stretch. I’m just gonna sit back and breath in that fragrant heavenly air. Sniff, sniff! Aww, yes. It smells like guava with a hint of fruity mango and do I detect subtle notes of fresh orchids with a sudden overpowering touch of something else….papaya? Hmm? No. Close, but more like poo-paya! Yes. That’s it! And definitely more poo and less paya! Darn! My vacation ended quickly, but one can dream. For a while I was right there in the perfumed jungles of Molokai and all courtesy of my cat’s kitty litter. But then, wouldn’t you know, one of them had to do a doodie and ruin my escape. Thanks for the brief break, cat sand makers. Because of you I was able to temporarily retreat into bliss. It all begun last week when I picked up a cartload of kitty food and along with it a jumbo box of kitty litter, because as we all know, where there’s foodie there’s eventually doodie. On the cover, the product was labeled, Hawaiian Aloha scent. That got me all excited and ready to don my coconut bra and grass skirt. The cat on
the cover looked very tropical as well decked out with a lei around its neck and a hibiscus flower tucked behind its ear. The carton stated that the cat’s owners would be taken away to paradise islands with each swipe of the paw. That only lasted until the first bathroom trip and the odors emitted were anything but Hawaiian, more like a volcanic eruption of dead mahi-mahi. So now my dreams of kicking back and basking in the delights of Maui are a thing of the past. But all is not lost. I’m packing my bags and destined for a new adventure. I just bought a bottle of Caribbean Blue toilet bowl cleaner; guaranteed to whisk me away to those calming turquoise seas with every flush. 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. Middle Eastern staple 6. What I do with my little eye? 9. Cookbook abbr. 13. Potato State? 14. Romanian money 15. Sign of a saint, pl. 16. *Rabbit’s first name 17. Brow shape 18. Like Bananas Foster 19. *Scooby-Doo’s best friend 21. *Eric of “South Park” 23. *Mr. Duck, to friends 24. Hippocrates’ promise 25. TV tube in days yore 28. Vegan’s staple 30. Islamic scholars 35. Hems and ____ 37. *Tramp, e.g. 39. Mountie uniform fabric 40. A lightbulb signifies one in many comics 41. Straight ones in a drafter’s toolbox 43. Agitate 44. Wharton’s “The House of ____” 46. *What Charles Schulz did with Snoopy 47. *Flapper Betty 48. *The Sailor Man 50. Black cat, e.g. 52. Abba song 53. Front part of a ship
55. *#48 Across’ Swee’___ 57. *Pink feline 61. *The youngest Griffin 64. Musical composition 65. 2nd largest bird in world by height 67. Mends a sock 69. Beauty shop 70. Chowed down 71. Grind down 72. ____-a-whirl 73. VHS successor 74. Slow on the uptake DOWN 1. Club on a card 2. Beware of these in March 3. Strip of wood 4. In the lead 5. “____ Your Password?” 6. Kill a dragon 7. A pop 8. New Mexico’s state flower 9. Bunch of hair 10. Hat part 11. First name in frozen desserts 12. Hammer part 15. Port in Denmark 20. *Gnomeo or Juliet 22. Cash dispenser 24. Become too mature 25. *Paul Frank’s Julius 26. AM/FM device
27. Pipsqueak 29. *He’s “hunting wabbits” 31. *Phineas’ friend 32. *Huey, Duey, Louie and Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, e.g. 33. *Chilly Willy’s home 34. Oozes 36. Fill beyond full 38. Do like bees 42. Hid under a rug 45. What Toulouse-Lautrec and Zeta-Jones have in common 49. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight,” 51. Vital 54. Artemis’ companion 56. In the know 57. Attention grabber 58. Antioxidant-rich berry 59. He’s one behind Belichick 60. Mother Goose’“Dame ____ and Her Cat” 61. What victim did in court 62. Fairway club 63. Book ____, pl. 66. *”Beavis and ButtHead” channel 68. “____ Spot go” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9