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A look back at 2021
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Submitted photo The Francis Howell Central High School esports team won the inaugural Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation Overwatch state championship over Christian Brothers College High School in January.
The Community News reviews the year that was for St. Charles County protocol, which included direct patient-facing healthcare professionals and individuals who live or work in long-term care facilities. Next to receive the vaccine were the Phase 1B category which included, first responders and frontline essential employees supporting critical infrastructure operations, residential care facility residents, assisted living facility residents, and individuals ages 75 and older.
Looking back, 2021 was an eventful year. As we flip the calendar to 2022 here in St. Charles County, we at the Community News thought it would be a good time to look back at what transpired over the past 12 months. We have collected the highlights and remember all of the difference-makers in our community in 2021. JANUARY First rounds of COVID-19 vaccine distributed Safer. More secure. Total exhilaration. Those were some of the feelings in January 2021 at Weldon Spring’s CenterPointe Hospital as staff received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. “They feel that there is a light at the end of
FEBRUARY Digital warriors the tunnel,” Sheila Hunt, Regional Director of Business Development for CenterPointe, said. “It relieves some of the stress and worry about this pandemic.” CenterPointe staff fell into the Phase 1A category of COVID vaccine administration
College scholarships, professional contracts, sold out arenas; what was once limited to ball and stick sports has filtered into video gaming, the bane of most teenage parents. See ‘A LOOK BACK’ page 2
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The fastest growing sport in the world is esports, with millions of players and billions of dollars at stake. At the high school level, interest is growing at fervent clip and St. Charles County boasts the envy of the region. Francis Howell Central High School captured the inaugural Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation Overwatch state championship over Christian Brothers College High School. Kris Miller is the FHC esports sponsor. Miller brainstormed ways to make a team and the first squad was put together via word of mouth. By the second year, word had spread. “That first year, we were reluctant to do too much and limited ourselves to two games,” Miller said. “Last year, we played eight games and had 80 kids. This year, we pulled it back to six games and 50 active players. So many wanted to play, but we didn’t have the support.” MARCH Celebrating women in law enforcement
APRIL Living on the air in Lindenwood
JUNE St. Charles welcomes new chief For over 70 years it informed and entertained its audience along with educating its occupants. Lindenwood University’s radio station, KCLC’s 50,000-watt 89.1 The Wood has built its reputation on letting St. Charles County listeners in on national and local news - along with live coverage of regional high school and university sports – but also exposing listeners to music just a shade left of the dial. “The backbone of the station is real-world opportunity,” Chad Briesacher, the current general manager, said “We act like a professional studio with student talent. We were one of the first universities to give students the opportunity to run the station under professional supervision.” MAY Kinetic energy
March provided an opportunity to crack open and take a look at what the vital profession of law enforcement is like from a woman’s perspective. EmpowHER: A Women’s History Month Virtual Celebration took place on the St. Charles County Police Department’s Facebook and YouTube pages. This event highlighted the stories of some of the women from the St. Charles County Police Department. Forensic Scientist Cassie Crabb, Patrol Officer and K-9 Handler Courtney Spiess, and Public Affairs and Cultural Liaison Val Joyner were among the speakers. Two additional speakers with local ties, Jani Albright and Mihaela Sfiroudis, were also featured guests. Albright spoke about the various positions she has held during her career with the department and the obstacles she has had to overcome to get where she is today. “I believe it is important to have women in law enforcement because they bring a different perspective to the job,” Albright said. “But, I think it is also important to note that there are other careers within law enforcement for women, outside of being a police officer.”
going to be: a high-energy zone with a lot of movement and adventure. He also added that since his arrival in 2017, the name “Youth Activity Park” never really jived with him. “Changing the name was one of the first things I thought of when I got here,” Graham said. “I have heard from others in the community too who have said, ‘I’m 40-years-old. It sounds weird to say I’m going to the ‘Youth Activity Park.’ This is a new concept that is geared toward all ages. We wanted to make it more than just a skate and bike park.”
There will be lots of energy in motion in Dardenne Prairie. The aptly renamed Kinetic Park has taken the place of what was known as the Youth Activity Park and that announcement, which came in May, kickstarted a major renewal at the popular location. In addition to amenities already at the park, including the largest pump track in the United States, the largest outdoor skate park in Missouri, and a 30-foot indoor rock climbing wall, Kinetic Park will offer four new major areas: an indoor activity center, bike playground and skills course, splash play and an adventure playground. Cost of the project is estimated at approximately $7 million. Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Graham said the name Kinetic Park was inspired because it so aptly fits with what this park is
Ray Juengst has some lofty goals. The recently named Chief of Police for the St. Charles Police Department wants his to be the envy of the region. “I want us to be the premiere department and I know we are capable of doing so,” Juengst said. “I want everyone to look at us and say, ‘How are they getting that done?’ or ‘How are they doing so well?’” Juengst knows the ins and outs of St. Charles as well as anyone. He has been with the police department since 1995, and has been serving as interim chief of police since December 2020. He is the first St. Charles Police Chief to have worked himself up through the ranks in St. Charles to reach the title of chief. “Chief Juengst is highly respected by his peers, community members, and staff,” says City Director of Administration Larry Dobrosky said. “We look forward to working with him and the police department, continuing to make St. Charles the safe and outstanding community that it is today.” JULY Respectable resting place
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‘A LOOK BACK’ from page 2 For over 15 years, they have been trying to bring Pitman Cemetery back to some semblance of its former self. Located near Highway K in Cottleville, the Pitman Cemetery is the resting place of one of St. Charles’ Revolutionary War veterans. Penny Pitman is a descendant of Thomas Pitman, the brother of John Pitman, the Revolutionary War Veteran, and with a little help from her friends, things are starting to take shape. “Now, you can tell what it is,” she said. “It looks like a peaceful, respectful cemetery. The difference is night and day and it looks less like a storm came through.” Pitman spearheaded the effort to restore and fix the headstone as she went about and contacted other family members and interested parties. She has received plenty of support, most notably, from the city of Cottleville, Pitman Funeral Homes, Jim Pitman and Eric Pitman. Jacob’s Ladder is a reputable cemetery restoration company located near Huntsville that played a big part in the process of restoring Pitman to its former elegance. The headstones received new bases and were glued together as part of its reassembly. AUGUST A harvest for the soul
SEPTEMBER A booming St. Charles County
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are incorporated into the design, including wrought iron from the roof was used in the lectern plinth and incorporated into the benches made of red oak milled from a tree on campus. “Lindenwood University is honored to commemorate the water tower in a memorial that reflects the original use of the space – a place where community members gathered,” Lindenwood University President Dr. John Porter said. “My sincere appreciation goes to Joseph Reimann Weber, whose artistry created a beautiful space that acknowledges the historical foundation and incorporates materials from the original structure. It will be a treasured landmark in St. Charles for many years to come.” See ‘A LOOK BACK’ page 4
Facts and figures from the latest United States Census show that St. Charles County continues to be a place where people want to hang one’s hat. Data from the 2020 Census puts St. Charles County’s population at 405,262, an increase of 12.4% in the past 10 years. In comparison, St. Louis County grew 0.5% in total population (1,004,125), St. Louis City lost 5.5% (301,578), and Missouri overall grew 2.8% (6,154,913). St. Charles County’s growth is even more remarkable considering more than half of the nation’s 3,143 counties or equivalents lost population from 2010-2020. County Executive Steve Ehlmann attributed the steady growth to the county’s low crime rates, low unemployment and business development, among the leading factors. “The growth isn’t stopping, either,” Ehlmann said. “Already our statistics show that commercial building permits have grown 17% over 2020, and single-family new construction is outpacing 2020 numbers by 5%.” OCTOBER A towering memorial
A garden can not only feed the body, but also the soul. Volunteers from Wentzville United Methodist Church have found that out over the years as it has helped sponsor a community garden in the Wentzville Heights neighborhood. The church has planted an assortment of vegetables at the community garden at Memorial Park. In addition, the produce is donated to local nursing homes and senior citizen centers. The garden is a product of a joint agreement between Wentzville and the United Methodist Church that was fostered and supported by Habitat for Humanity. Several United Methodist families have manned the head groundskeeper title for the plot over the years. This summer, Debbie Kindschuh and her husband, who moved here seven years ago, have taken it over. “We moved here from Colorado, and where we lived there, I wasn’t able to garden for 20 years,” Kindschuh said. “And I love to garden. We are not experts, by any means, but we were looking forward to carrying the community garden tradition on.”
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What is gone is not forgotten. For over 120 years, the brick water tower at Lindenwood University looked over the comings and goings of St. Charles. In the summer of 2020, the structure was removed for safety reasons but, given the historical significance to the campus, Lindenwood University placed a memorial at its former location to pay tribute to the landmark. Designed by Joseph Reinmann Weber, the memorial serves as a reflection of the strength of the St. Charles community, weathering storms and representing unity. Original materials from the structure
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Velma Jesse’s trip to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame had some added splash. The St. Peters resident was recognized at a ceremony at the Missouri State Capital and her chauffeurs for the day were firefighters and paramedics from Central County Fire & Rescue and Central County Community Outreach volunteers. The 101-year-old Jesse was honored along with five other Missouri veterans. In 1945, Jesse and 11 friends started the country’s first all-women American Legion post, St. Louis Service Women’s Post 404. In 1948, she joined her post in presenting President Harry Truman with the ceremonial shovel for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gateway Arch National Park. “I just thought all of her stories were really cool and she just kind of blows my mind. I couldn’t imagine,” CCFR Fire Captain David Maupin said. “What an incredible woman.”
A big piece in an eco-friendly puzzle was donated in December. Mark Keeven of Keeven Brothers, LP, in St. Charles County, donated 11.13 acres of land to the county that will be key to completing gaps between existing segments of the Dardenne Greenway. The property, which includes a lake, is located on Highway K, bordered by Lou Fusz properties and adjacent to the O’Fallon Sports Park. The land is part of a 2.2-mile stretch that is needed to complete a 17-mile portion of the Greenway between I-64 and I-70. The greenway is one of many in the region overseen by Great Rivers Greenway, an organization that connects communities together through parks, trails, and open spaces. “In a lot of ways, Dardenne (Prairie) is the backbone of the area,” Emma Klues, Vice President of Communications and Outreach for Great Rivers Greenway, said. “It connects a lot of parks, neighborhoods, and destinations along the way. It is right in the middle of so much.” The vision for Dardenne Greenway is to connect Broemmelsiek Park to Riverside Landing Park at the confluence of Dardenne Creek and the Mississippi River. Trails will connect to the Katy Trail, Veterans Tribute Park, Lakeside 370 and other points of interest.
Comment period deadline for O’Fallon’s proposed 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan A 30-day comment period regarding O’Fallon’s Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan for the O’Fallon Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program will end at 4 p.m. Jan. 24. The plans are available for review at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street and on the City’s website, www.ofallon.mo.us/grants. The public is invited to submit written comments to ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us, or send to:
CDBG Program O’Fallon City Hall 100 North Main Street O’Fallon, Missouri 63366 For additional information, please contact Public Assistance Specialist, Alexis Jaegers at 636-379-5411.
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St. Louis Film Critics Association names ‘Licorice Pizza’ Best Film of 2021 Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” has been named Best Film of 2021 by the St. Louis Film Critics Association. SLFCA announced its awards in 23 categories on Dec. 19, with honors spread out among 14 films. By film, awards totals are: four for "The Power of the Dog" and three each for '"Licorice Pizza" and "Mass" and two for "Dune" and "Cruella."
Jane Campion was cited for two awards directing and adapting Thomas Savage’s 1967 western novel about a harsh landscape and tortured characters, “The Power of the Dog,” while Kodi Smit-McPhee, who plays shy Peter, won supporting actor and Ari Wegner honored for cinematography. “Licorice Pizza” also won for Best Scene, singling out driving the truck in reverse after a waterbed delivery, and was deemed the best comedy. “Mass,” writer-director Fran Kranz’s first feature about two sets of parents meeting years after a mass school shooting, earned three -- for his original screenplay, the ensemble cast work (Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, and Martha Plimpton) and Dowd for supporting actress. The epic sci-fi hero’s journey “Dune” won for visual effects and Hans Zimmer’s music score, while “Cruella,” a prequel about one of Disney’s most notorious villains, was honored with two, for costumes and its soundtrack mix of 1960s and 1970s British rock, pop, punk and R&B. For lead performances, Nicolas Cage won as a reclusive truffle hunter in “Pig” and Kristen Stewart was honored portraying Diana, Princess of Wales in “Spencer.” The Denmark animated film “Flee,” about revelations from an Afghan on his refugee journey, won for documentary and the Japanese film “Drive My Car,” about a widowed actor’s special relationship with his chauffeur, won for international film. Other genre honorees included “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” for action, “A Quiet Place Part II” for horror and “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” for animated feature. Eligible films include those that opened in St. Louis during the 2020 calendar year or were made available as a video on demand or streaming service release. For a complete list of awards nominations in 23 categories, visit our website: http://www.stlfilmcritics.org/ awards Here is a list of awards:
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Fran Kranz “Mass” Runner-Up: Paul Thomas Anderson "Licorice Pizza"
BEST FILM: Licorice Pizza Runner-Up: (tie) Belfast and The Power of the Dog
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” Runner-Up: "Encanto"
BEST DIRECTOR: Jane Campion "The Power of the Dog" Runner-Up: Kenneth Branagh "Belfast" BEST ACTOR: Nicolas Cage “Pig” Runner-Up: Andrew Garfield "Tick, Tick...Boom!" BEST ACTRESS: Kristen Stewart “Spencer” Runner-Up: (tie) Jessica Chastain "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and Olivia Colman "The Lost Daughter" BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Kodi Smit- McPhee “The Power of the Dog” Runner Up: Ciaran Hinds "Belfast" BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Ann Dowd “Mass” Runner-Up: Rita Moreno "West Side Story" BEST ENSEMBLE: “Mass” Runner-Up: "The French Dispatch"
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Jane Campion “The Power of the Dog,” based on novel by Thomas Savage Runner-Up: (tie) Siân Heder "CODA" and Ryû- suke Hamaguchi and Takamasa Oe; based on the short story by Haruki Murakami "Drive My Car" BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Ari Wegner “The Power of the Dog” Runner-Up: (tie) Bruno Delbonnel "The Tragedy of Macbeth" and Janusz Kaminski "West Side Story" BEST EDITING: Paul Machliss “Last Night in Soho” Runner-Up: (tie) Úna Ní Dhonghaíle "Belfast" and Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn "West Side Story" BEST MUSICAL SCORE: Hans Zimmer “Dune” Runner-Up: Jonny Greenwood "The Power of the Dog" BEST MUSIC SOUNDTRACK: “Cruella” Runner-Up: "Licorice Pizza" BEST COSTUME DESIGN: Jenny Beavan “Cruella” Runner-Up: Jacqueline Durran "Spencer" BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Adam Stock- hausen “The French Dispatch” Runner-Up: Patrice Vermette "Dune" BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: “Dune” Runner-Up: (tie) "The Tragedy of Macbeth" and "Finch"
BEST ACTION FILM: “Shang-Chi and the Leg end of the Ten Rings” Runner-Up: "No Time to Die" BEST COMEDY: "Licorice Pizza" Runner-Up: "Don't Look Up" BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: "Flee" Runner-Up: "Summer of Soul" BEST HORROR FILM: “A Quiet Place Part II” Runner-Up: "Titane" BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM: "Drive My Car" Runner-Up: "The Hand of God" BEST SCENE: Driving truck in reverse in "Lic- orice Pizza" Runner-Up: Ellie and Sandi's first dance with Jack in "Last Night in Soho"
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Presence of Omicron variant rising quickly throughout Missouri More than half of community sewershed samples tested from the week of Dec. 20 showed presence of the Omicron variant. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) continues to partner with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the University of Missouri – Columbia, wastewater operators, and others to monitor COVID-19 trends by testing wastewater in communities throughout the state. For nearly a year, this team has been testing wastewater samples to look for the presence of variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Sequencing tests identified the first presence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) from two sets of sewershed samples collected on Dec. 7-8 in Jackson County and Buchanan County. In both wastewater systems, COVID-19 viral strands were identified as having mutations associated with Omicron which indicated that the Omicron variant virus is likely present among the population in these sewershed areas. As a result of expanded testing the week of Dec. 20, 32 of 57 samples had mutations associated with Omicron variant. Those locations included: three Kansas City facilities (Blue River, Westside, and Birmingham), seven St. Louis facilities (Lemay, Grand Glaize, Coldwater Creek, Bissell Point, Fenton, Lower Meramec, and Missouri River), five St. Charles County facilities (St. Peters Spencer Creek, Duckett Creek Sewer District WWTF #1, Duckett Creek Sewer District WWTF #2, O’Fallon, and Wentzville), Branson (Cooper Creek and Compton Drive), Springfield Northwest, Interim Saline Creek Regional, Troy Southeast, Farmington East, Perryville Southeast, Columbia, St. Joseph, Atherton, Cape Girardeau, Nixa, West Plains, Washington, Oak Grove, Festus Crystal City and Joplin Turkey Creek. “Our robust program for monitoring COVID-19 through sewershed sampling provides us with reliable information regarding the presence of the virus and its variants,” said Donald Kauerauf, DHSS Director. “The existence of the Omicron variant is be-
coming much more prevalent each week, making the actions of COVID-19 individual testing, vaccination and other mitigation measures more important as we already face the threat of the Delta variant and an increase in flu cases.” DHSS continues to recommend that residents follow prevention strategies such as wearing a mask in public indoor settings, frequent handwashing and maintaining physical distance from others. “Gatherings are continuing during this holiday season, and I highly encourage testing before and after these events and any travels to help limit any unintended spread of the virus,” said Kauerauf. “If you’re not feeling well, stay home and don’t risk getting your loved ones sick. It is important for individuals to plan ahead when identifying a location and advance timing needed to get tested, as there is a growing demand for these services.” Public health experts worldwide are working quickly to learn more about the Omicron variant and how it may impact the health and safety of citizens. The disease severity caused by Omicron is still unknown. Scientists are also studying the degree to which existing vaccines and therapies protect against Omicron. The sequencing testing results are updated weekly and displayed in the COVID-19 sewershed surveillance StoryMap. The online storymap will be updated with the most recent variant data. DHSS will continue to work with public health partners to monitor for an increase in the Omicron variant, as well as trends in other variants. To learn more about Missouri’s variant monitoring efforts, visit Health.Mo.Gov. Everyone five years and older is highly encouraged to protect themselves from COVID-19 by getting fully vaccinated (and boosted if age 16 and older). Missourians should also take the opportunity to get their annual influenza vaccination as part of their risk reduction activities to protect themselves and others from seasonal respiratory illness. Travelers to the U.S. should continue to follow CDC
Flat World Global Solutions donates $35,000 to The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri Flat World Global Solutions, a transportation logistics and technology company headquartered in O’Fallon, recently donated $35,000 to The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. The organization serves children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, a mission the Flat World team was honored to support. At the company’s Christmas party last month, the team presented a check made out to the nonprofit. Flat World raised most of the donation through two main events. A trivia night in August at the Elks Lodge in O’Fallon included rounds of trivia and a silent auction. In October, Flat World hosted a golf tournament, complete with a live auction, raffle baskets, sponsorships and more at Winghaven Country Club. Companies and individuals including Try Hours Logistics, Clovr and Lean Staffing provided generous sponsorships for the tournament. The fundraising campaign, part of Flat World’s Delivering Wishes philanthropic initiative, also included a supply drive, local restaurant fundraiser, penny wars
and other events. “Flat World has always been dedicated to providing excellence to our communities,” said Brian Wenck, Flat World CEO. “The Child Advocacy Center helps the most vulnerable children in our community. The success of our fundraising events shows how passionate people are about supporting them.” Providing healing and hope for children sexual and physical abuse in 14 counties in northeast Missouri, The Child Advocacy Center saw an unprecedented 20% increase in child abuse cases in 2020. “In so much darkness, the employees of Flat World were a beacon of light for our agency,” said Heather Kemper, Development Director at The Child Advocacy Center. “Every time we turned around, their team was heading up a new fundraiser! Their generous donations will go a long way in helping us continue to provide the programs and services necessary for children to have a safe place to disclose of abuse, and to receive mental health therapy to heal from the trauma and have a happy, healthy future.”
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W W W. M YC N E W S . C O M Official Legal Notice Nominees Selected for University of Missouri Extension Council Members St. Charles County Citizens of voting age in St. Charles County, pursuant to the provision of Sec. 262-577, R.S. Mo. 69, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council in January. The elected and appointed members of the Extension Council guide and direct extension programs and services within the County. Five individuals have been nominated for the five elective positions. The nominees are as follows: Roy Zirges, Fay Aubuchon, Melissa Pogue, and Steven Martinez Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the Council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nomination are available in your County Extension Office located at 260 Brown Road, St. Peters, Missouri. Phone: 636-970-3000. The St. Charles County University of Missouri Extension Council Fred Banks, Chairman
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Content leader of the WSD named MOSHAPE 2021 Administrator of the Year Meghan Aydelott, content leader of the practical arts for the Wentzville School District, was named the 2021 Administrator of the Year by the Missouri Society of Health and Physical Educators (MOSHAPE). The Administrator of the Year Award is presented to an administrator who provides outstanding support to MOSHAPE’s programs and makes outstanding contributions to the profession. Aydelott is only the third Missouri school administrator to receive this honor from the society. Her nominator said, “since day one, she has supported us by really listening to our needs and helping us focus those into future goals to meet the needs of all students. She has been instrumental in helping shape new courses, modifying current ones, and getting us the resources needed to make these changes happen.” As the administrator who oversees the growing WSD’s Health Education and Physical Education programs, Aydelott has provided sound guidance and unusually strong support to the teachers and the programs. As a measure of her success in leading these WSD programs, a total of seven WSD teachers have been selected as Missouri Teacher of the Year in their subject matter fields, five have been selected as the nine-state Central District of SHAPE America
Teachers of the Year, and one was selected as National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. “The educators I work with are outstanding,” Aydelott said. “I had no idea I was being nominated for this award and it is a huge honor; but, my real joy comes from working with teachers for the betterment of students.” Other WSD 2021 MOSHAPE award winners include Courtney Heidorn, physical education teacher at Wentzville Middle School, who received the MOSHAPE Dr. James Herauf Young Professionals Award, and Chrissy Poulter, physical education teacher at Duello Elementary School, who earned recognition for her work with the Health.Moves. Minds. Program. The Young Professionals Award is presented to a young member of the society who has demonstrated outstanding potential for scholarship, teaching, and/ or professional leadership. Health.Moves.Minds. is a program that places a K-12 curricular emphasis on physical education programs with lessons that promote social-emotional learning. Awardees were presented with these awards at the 2021 MOSHAPE Convention Awards Banquet in November at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark.
Timberland High School leads at 73rd Annual Youth and Government Three Timberland High School students have been elected as Presiding Officers after participating in the 73rd Annual Youth and Government Conference on Dec. 1-4 in Jefferson City. Additionally, four students served as Presiding Officers, and multiple students were selected to serve top positions next year. This year, 24 students were part of the Timberland delegation, the largest delegation to date from THS. Youth and Government is designed to give students hands-on experience in government through legislative, media, and executive branches. Junior Kaylie Lineback was elected youth governor, junior Bella Lutfiyya was elected speaker of the house, and junior Addie Plumb was elected media director. Students will develop these positions throughout the year, culminating as they serve as Presiding Officers at the 2022 Youth and Government (YAG) Clark Convention next year. During this year’s Youth and Government, senior Lucas Lowry served as Youth Governor with three other top roles filled by Timberland students. Senior Kamden Hill served as speaker of the house. Senior Nora Pryor served as lieutenant governor. Addie Plumb filled the role of media director. Junior Justin Miller served as secretary and reading clerk of the house, as well as a committee chair. Lineback served as house floor leader, as well as committee chair. Senior Sebastian Delgado and junior Bella Lutfiyya also served as committee chairs, while senior Alissa Parsons was a member of the governor’s staff. Senior Sebastian Delgado, junior Abi Jarman, and sophomore Danny Wilson were each awarded “Outstanding Statesperson” due to their well-thoughtout speeches and ability to speak strongly both for and
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Three Timberland High School students have been elected as Presiding Officers after participating in the 73rd Annual Youth and Government Conference on Dec. 1-4 in Jefferson City.
against bills, as well as ask informed questions. Justin Miller was named “Voice of the House” for his diligence in coordinating the paperwork associated with the House, as well as eloquent reading of bills and amendments. This program is a YMCA-sponsored program based on the motto, “Democracy Must Be Learned by Each Generation” which involves approximately 1,200 Missouri youth in grades 8-12 in two student-driven conventions traditionally held in Jefferson City. Student participants emulate the roles of house representatives and senators, as well as fill the roles of reporters, lawyers, judges, and members of the executive branch. For more information, visit www.moYAG.org.
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ents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
Jan. 19: Grief support group
Griefshare offers help, encouragement and support after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. This is a 13-week program that begins Jan. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grace Community Chapel at 7661 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters. You may go to www.Griefshare.org or call Grace Chapel at 636 9701311, for more information and to register. Must register by Jan. 16.
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.
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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 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 par-
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.
Mondays: Anonymous
Alcoholics
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club
Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
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.
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden 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. 314-3696521.
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, 636219-0553.
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.
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 314-954-3364 for info.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jackross@att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636233-8032.
Tuesdays: Diabetes support group
A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, 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 636-206-2483. 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: Meeting
Toastmasters
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 the Alzheimer’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 800272-3900 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 from 1:00 - 3:30 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: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522
or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-9281928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.
Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club
TOPS 502 Wright City meets every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church at 104 Hedeman Ave. in Wright City. Weigh-in 7 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 314504-5202
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: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.st-
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Wednesdays: Quilt guild
Every Fourth Wednesday from January to October, the Loose Threads Quilt Guild meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre at the St. Peters City Hall on Mexico Road in St. Peters.
Wednesdays: Marine Corps League meeting
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: fishing club
Women’s
VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-2581069 for more information.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.
6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636928-1928.
Wednesdays: Healing
Hope &
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Wednesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Wednesdays: Take Pounds Sensibly
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 and fourth Wednesday 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.
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m.
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary Club Meeting
St. Charles Rotary Club meets at noon at The Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. In St Charles. Members and guests are welcome for lunch, leadership development and to gain a better insight into our community. www.stcharlesrotary.org.
Thursdays: American Legion meeting
On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-327-6060.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Club
Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardenclub.org;
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Fort Zumwalt Square in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www. ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www. ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
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ein Gespräch auf Deutsch. At present we do not have a specific Stammlokal. The FSV Month meeting location can be found on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/472022532983525) alternately it can be requested from the FSV coordinator at (d.yarolimek@sbcglobal.net). Hoffenlich sehen wir uns irgendwann. Bis dann, bleib gesund.! Alles gute!
Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
Every Friday: Moms Play Group
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings
Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry
10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.
Fridays: Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV)
The last Friday of every month the Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at a designated location within St Charles County. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht spät Frühstück oder früh Mittagessen) und geniessen
10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub.com.
3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.
Fridays: Bingo
The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org
Every Saturday: Chess
9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.
Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
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Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo
Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club
1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances
Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri. com/Missouri/St.Louis
3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.
8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.
Sundays: Flea market
Wentzville Community Club’s Sunday Flea Market set up is at 6:30 a.m. and selling starts at 7 a.m. every Sunday through 1 p.m. at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. Buyers and sellers welcome. More information can be found at www. wentzvillefleamarket.org.
Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market 5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.
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Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
1st and 3rd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200
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Ambush have added a goal keeper after injury The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The team has won only two of their six games this year and that is one of the reasons they feel they need to get some help so they have added goalkeeper Jose Resendiz to their roster. Resendiz is a native of Streamwood, Illinois and comes to the Ambush with four seasons of indoor soccer experience, all spent with the Chicago Mustangs. After playing high school soccer at Streamwood High School, was a collegiate soccer player at the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa. Ambush co-owner and General Manager Jeff Locker said, “With Paulo out for the season, we felt we needed to fortify the goalkeeping position and we expect Resendiz to fit in well with our team.” Resendiz comes to the Ambush on the recommendation of former Ambush assistant coach/goalkeeper coach Mark Litton, who worked with Resendiz in his role as assistant coach for the Brew City Legends team. Litton said, “Jose came to us last year looking for an opportunity to have the level of competition needed to get back to the MASL. When he told me he wanted to train with the Ambush, I reached out to coach Muhr and assistant coach Swanner to get Jose into a few training sessions. It came as no surprise when Locker reached out to me with the news that he wanted to sign Jose. He’s more than ready and I’m very happy that he’s able to join a quality Ambush team back in the MASL.” The Ambush next home game is Jan. 14 against the Kansas City Comets at 7:30 p.m. For more details visit www.STLAmbush.com *New member could help
Think baseball with the Hoots in O’Fallon The O’Fallon Hoots, members of the Prospect League, announced that former MLB players Rafael Furcal and Brian Jordan will take part in the Second Annual MLB Alumni Home Run Derby at CarShield Field on June 4. “We are excited to be able to bring back the Home Run Derby to O’Fallon in 2022,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “It’s an event unique to our ballpark. We’ve worked hard to improve off of a great 2021 Derby and look forward to bringing the alumni back to the St. Louis area.” Rafael Furcal enjoyed a 14-year MLB career with stops in Atlanta, Los Angeles (NL), St. Louis and Miami. The three-time All-Star began his major league career in 2000 with the Atlanta Braves, earning NL Rookie of the Year honors that year. The Cardinals acquired Furcal on July 30, 2011 in a trade with the Dodgers, a key piece to the team’s 2011 World Series championship run. The native of Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic played his final MLB game in 2014, finishing with a .281 average and 587 RBI. Brain Jordan began his 14-year MLB career in 1992 with a six-year stint with the Cardinals. The Baltimore, Maryland-native later spent time with Atlanta, Los Angeles (NL) and Texas before retiring in 2006 as a member of the Braves. Jordan finished his MLB career with 184 Home Runs and 821 RBI with a .282 batting average. Two additional MLB Alumni participants will be announced throughout the winter. For more details go to www.OFallonHoots.com *I will be nice and warm then
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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Recipe: Say yes to yogurt with a better-for-you snack
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Recipe courtesy of Jenn Fillenworth, MS, RDN, of “Jenny With the Good Eats” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 12
hanging daily habits, like what you eat, can enhance your overall wellness. However, it doesn’t have to mean forgoing favorite flavors or skipping out on delicious snacks. Dairy foods provide nutrients that people need to grow and maintain stronger bodies and minds. While Americans consume about two dairy servings per day on average, adding just one more serving can help fill dairy and nutrient gaps.
Ingredients:
Directions:
yogurt. Freeze at least 3 hours.
1/3 cup honey, plus additional for drizzling, divided (optional)
In medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla.
Remove from freezer and break into pieces.
1 teaspoon vanilla
On parchment-lined baking sheet, spread Greek yogurt mixture to 1/4-inch thickness. Drop spoonfuls of melted chocolate onto yogurt and use toothpick to drag in circles. Press strawberries and chocolate chips into
3 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup melted dark chocolate 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Nutritional information per serving: 140 calories; 18 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 6 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 20 mg sodium; 8% calcium.
Add more dairy to your diet with this easy-to-make snack and find more better-for-you recipes at MilkMeansMore.org.
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Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin Shine in ‘American Underdog’
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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.
ith the right casting, sports biopics can become memorable. Sean Astin, for instance, was the perfect fit to play Rudy Ruettiger, an undersized Notre Dame student who dreamed of playing football for the Irish. During his “Rosanne” heyday, the talented John Goodman played George Herman “Babe” Ruth on the big screen. In 1975’s “Babe,” a wonderful Made-for-TV film, Susan Clark portrayed Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of the greatest all-around athletes ever. In “American Underdog,” the affable Zachary Levi was the right choice to play Kurt Warner, the legendary quarterback who always wanted to play football. As the film showed, some things, including his own ego, got in the way of his success. Warner graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993. He was invited to try out for the Green Bay Packers’ training camp, but, according to the film, he made one fatal misstep that got him cut from the team. Directors Jon and Andrew Er-
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win offered a balanced look at Kurt Warner, his amazing backstory and football legacy. As played by Levy, Warner, while stocking grocery shelves, was insulted when Jim Foster (Bruce McGill), founder of the Arena Football League, asked him to join the Iowa Barnstormers. Despite his initial objections, Warner excelled in that environment and was later named one of the Best Arena Football players of all time. Anyone who lived in St. Louis during the 1999 season will never forget “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Rams starting quarterback Trent Green had been injured in
a pre-season and Warner became the team’s starter. During a press conference, the inimitable Dick Vermeil, played by Dennis Quaid in the film, said, “We will rally around Kurt Warner and we will play good football.” That remark became the understatement of the century. San Diego Comic-Con fans always loved Zachary Levi for his portrayal of nerd-turned-spy on the NBC series “Chuck.” Adam Baldwin, Levi’s co-star on the series, even played UNI Coach Terry Allen in several football “American Underdog” sequences. As Kurt Warner, however,
Levi left Chuck far behind to hit the ground running. There was still some nerd left in Levi’s performance, though, when Warner initially turned down a beer call to watch game footage. The heart and soul of “American Underdog” was, of course, the relationship between Warner and his future wife, Brenda Meoni. Anna Paquin was solid as Brenda, a working single mom raising two children. On screen, their relationship almost never took off, but Kurt walked more than three miles just to get her phone number. During his grocery store days, Brenda kept him going even when he balked at playing arena football. While not the greatest biopic, the love and faith that permeates “American Underdog” made this a truly enjoyable film. Zachary Levi and Anna Paquin shine together on screen and, because of them, this was something special. “American Underdog,” rated PG, currently is playing in theaters.
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Paul Hawkins, 46, passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis on December 20, 2021. He was born in St. Louis, MO, on September 11, 1975, to John and Milena Hawkins. Paul is preceded in death by his father, John. He is survived by his mother, Milena Hawkins, sister, Sarah Mar�n, brother-in-law, Jason Mar�n, and niece and nephew, Ava and Will. Paul grew up in the St. Louis area and later the St. Charles area. He a�ended Grace Church in St Louis. He graduated in 1993 from Francis Howell High School and then from Maryville University. Visita�on will be held January 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 10301 Big Bend Rd, Kirkwood MO, 63122 with service at 11:00a.m and Burial immediately following. www.stlfuneral.com/obituaries/ Paul-Hawkins-11/#!/Obituary
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore on Life The New Year is here and that means a new you. But sadly, there are at least two new me’s I’ve added to myself. Let’s face it the holidays wreak havoc on a person’s body. And to top it off, we’ve got all these new COVID variants swirling around ready to whoosh up into our nostrils. The Omicron is the latest to crop up. That’s a weird one. It sounds like an alien resident from the planet Omi. My husband and I have had to stay home and forgo any travel plans. We’ve been laying low with nothing more than a fridge full of holiday survival snacks. Yes, the struggle has been real for us. I’ve kept track of our eating habits with a popular little Christmas ditty I like to refer to as, “The Twelve Days of Excess.” It goes something like this; On the twelfth day of Excess we wolfed down all of these: Twelve drumsticks and stuffing; eleven gingerbread piped with frosting; ten eggnogs ala whipped cream; nine pumpkin pies a cooling; eight boxes of milk chocolates; seven potatoes swimming in gravy; six cheesecakes a baking; five dozen golden rolls; four turkey birds; three pans of French toast; two packs of pecan turtles… But Aunt Marge’s fruitcake went in the garbage can! After ingesting all of that we needed an exercise game plan. It was time to make a change. It will follow another little Christmas ditty I’ll
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refer to as, “The Twelve Days of Distress.” I calculated the requirements it would take to get down to our pre-binge eating weight and made a list. It would take a daily dose of something like this; On the twelfth day of Distress our
bodies demanded these: Twelve miles of jogging; eleven jumping jacks; ten pounds for lifting; nine deep knee benders; eight minutes of sit ups; seven laps of swimming; six yoga stretches; five blocks of walking; four flights of stairs, three hours of cycling, two dozen toe touches… This was overwhelming…tortuous…unattainable! I threw the list in the can with Aunt Marge’s fruitcake. Meanwhile we’ll be working on, “The Twelve Days of Regrets.” 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. *Lettuce variety 5. Drivel 8. *Café alternative 11. *Cantina cooker 12. *Waldorf salad ingredient 13. Animal trail 15. Radio knob 16. Hurry up, acr. 17. One who accepts the offer 18. *Anise-flavored spirit 20. “Happily ____ after” 21. Operatic solos 22. ____ Air in L.A. 23. Hairy vertebrate 26. Freed 30. In the past 31. Small type of drum 34. *Wine in Italy 35. Charleston, e.g. 37. Chow down 38. a.k.a. honey badger 39. Wet nurse 40. Hervé Villechaize on “Fantasy Island” 42. Expression of doubt 43. Founding Father 45. City in Japan 47. Shock and ____ 48. Jawaharlal’s last name 50. *Driest type of sherry
52. *a.k.a. black treacle 55. Softly-softly, loris’ cousin 56. A Flock of Seagulls’ 1982 hit (2 words) 57. *Cabbage amount 59. Alexandre Dumas’“The Black ____” 60. What seekers do 61. Consequently 62. Everything 63. Temporary craze 64. Swedish shag rugs DOWN 1. Physique, informally 2. Pelvic bones 3. Spill the beans 4. Certain fir 5. *Fusilli or ziti 6. Same as #39 Across, pl. 7. Supreme pontiff 8. Puff 9. Field worker 10. Be off base 12. Capital of Philippines 13. Be at the helm 14. *Ballerina-inspired dessert 19. All worked up 22. *Granola serving 23. Téa Leoni’s “____ Secretary”
24. Old World lizard 25. Unicellular organism 26. Stroke on a green 27. Lithograph, for short 28. Japan to U.S. in WWII 29. *Stuffed grapevine leaf 32. *Flageolet or azuki 33. *Popular breakfast cereal 36. *Type of #34 Across 38. Lion sounds 40. One little piggy? 41. Easily available (2 words) 44. One clean one? 46. *Betty Crocker fruit snack 48. Waterwheel 49. Serengeti grazer 50. Unplayable baseball 51. It will, contraction 52. Irk 53. Like a ghost 54. Long novel 55. School support org. 58. Opposite of don’ts
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