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By Bret Auten What you are holding in your hands is the end result of many things. Were it not for dogged determination and a splash of serendipity, this newspaper, the longest running weekly in the St. Louis metropolitan area, would not be here again this week stronger than ever. The Community News turned 95-years-old on Jan. 1, 2016. Once it gained its footing, the Community News and Huneke Publications, with a pledge to hyper-local coverage on all types of subjects, events, festivals and features, has blossomed into a weekly newspaper in both St. Louis and St. Charles Counties and two news magazines; Crossroads Magazine in Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, Wentzville and Lincoln County and St. Louis County’s Our Town Magazine. Buoyed by both newsstand and online publications, the longtime-member of the Missouri Press Association and National Press Association, with a combined circulation of 58,000, is doing more than simply surviving heading into 2016. For Bob Huneke Jr., the third-generation owner who never had aspirations

to get into the unnerving world of publishing, it has been an arduous but fun and rewarding road from the first office at 14th and Cass Avenue in St. Louis to Bryan Road in O’Fallon. Here is a brief peak at our history. Getting started With a love of the printed word, Harry Huneke Sr. launched the newspaper out of a small office at 14th Street and Cass Avenue in 1921. Through the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the Community News eventually set up shop at Grand and West Florissant and became the largest weekly newspaper in North County. It became so popular that it spawned copycat papers in Overland, South County, West County and St. Charles County. Robert Huneke Sr. took over in 1961 and he, Charles Bockskopf and Ilene Willis held the paper together for decades. With the boon of competition, the Community News endured some difficult times in the late 1970s and 1980s. Huneke Jr. meanwhile had been living in Michigan working outside of the publishing business. But all that changed in the 1990s when he returned to St. Louis. With his father’s health growing worse and Huneke Jr’s frustration with cor-

porate life, he decided to purchase the newspaper from Huneke, Sr. “The paper was is very bad shape, but after being burned twice in the corporate world, I wanted to do my own thing. I didn’t know what I was getting into. After a couple of years of very hard work and some modest success we had made some progress but were deep in debt. See COMMUNITY NEWS on page 2

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It was a hard sell going up against the (Suburban) Journals but I was too naïve and too stuck to give up. I felt like Charles Lindbergh half way across the Atlantic, it was too late to turn back and I could not land. I had to keep going. Thanks to our dedicated hard working employees, and with the support of my wife Donna, we brought the business into a safe landing.” Then and beyond The paper looked beyond its front doorstep and the scope widened to include more regional news and an eventual game changer. Like social media on paper or a bulletin board for the public, the ‘What’s Happening’ section launched and like a small pebble rolling down a hill, began to gain momentum. Content-wise, the paper consisted mostly of informational excerpts. But ‘What’s Happening’, with its simple listings of everything from church fish fries, support group times, club meeting times, began to grow a consistent and eager audience. “The other guys wouldn’t run it,” Huneke said. “They thought it was not newsworthy. The only place that would run it was

the Community News and we kept doing it more and more.” The paper was still up against formidable odds with the competition printing and throwing hundreds of thousands of papers every week and there was no way Huneke could match it. In the late 1990s, the Community News began sprouting up in newsstands at all of the major local grocery chains in Bridgeton, Hazelwood, and on Main Street in St. Charles. This was when O’Fallon was starting to bubble with its population growth. City leaders approached Huneke about including the area in the paper’s coverage and soon a satellite office and a second paper was established. The two-times a month O’Fallon paper soon grew into a weekly and in 2008 Huneke split the coverage into regions with a St. Louis County and St. Charles County edition and invested into the newsstand-only method of distribution. “I realized that if I put my papers in newsstands, and nobody picked them up, I knew that I would be wasting my time,” Huneke said. “But to my pleasant surprise,

they all got picked up, week after week, and advertisers began to report better results all because of the power of newsstands.” As the rise of the Internet had adverse effects for the industry, Huneke and the Community News held steadfast by harnessing the power of the Internet instead of competing with it. In addition to the virtual newsstand on the Internet, the publications are distributed at over 650 convenient locations across three counties, locations that include every major chain supermarket; every Dierbergs, Schnucks, Shop N Save and most Walmarts. “I’m grateful for the workforce that we have,” Huneke said. “Part of the spirit that we have is that we feel like Community News is a great place to work. We have better content than ever. We’re getting picked up every week. More people are returning to that grassroots, hyper-local news. The printed word is still the most comprehensive, most powerful way to communicate the news to the human race. We have a good thing going here. News will never go out of style.”

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is accepting student applications The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis will start accepting applications for its interest-free, fee-free student loan program beginning Jan. 1 through April 15. Qualified postsecondary students of any age can be issued a renewable, interest-free loan of up to $11,000 annually. Those interested must meet the following requirements: • Be pursuing a first degree at an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or technical/trade school • Demonstrate financial need

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Have a cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher or have earned a GED Be a permanent resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, for at least two years prior to application Applicants are selected on the basis of academic potential, personal character, and financial need. Students can apply for funding by completing an online general application on the St. Louis Graduates’ Scholarship Central website (www.stlouisgraduates. org). Upon completion of the general application, applicants can then apply for the interest-free, fee-free loan program. St. Louis Graduates’ Scholarship Central website has over 60 scholarships for the 2016 academic year with various application deadlines accessible through the general application. Students from the following areas are eligible to apply: St. Louis City and St. Louis County; the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren, and Washington; and the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Madison, Macoupin, Monroe, and St. Clair. For more information, or for application assistance, please contact The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis at 314-725-7990, info@sfstl.org, or visit www.sfstl.org.

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New chief of Central County Lindenwood announces new provost, VP Fire & Rescue announced for academic affairs On Jan. 4 Daniel Aubuchon took the helm of St. Charles County’s largest fire protection district. Aubuchon, a 29-year veteran of Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) has been named the new CCFR fire chief. Aubuchon has served as a Battalion Chief since 1998 and is filling the position opened by Chief Russ Mason’s retirement. Captain Sean Webb has been promoted to fill Aubuchon’s battalion chief position “Daniel brings a substantial wealth of knowledge and experience that will help maintain the high quality of emergency services our community has come to expect from its fire district,” says CCFR Board Chair Dave Tilley. In his role as battalion chief, Aubuchon oversaw daily shift operations and was the incident commander at numerous emergency scenes. He has more than 20 years of supervisory experience and holds numerous advanced certifications in fire investigation, emergency management, and hazardous materials handling. Aubuchon has also been an integral part of the district’s long-range planning efforts. He holds an associate of applied science in fire science technology from Pike’s Peak Community College. Sean Webb has been an active member of CCFR for 25 years, most recently serving as

Submitted photo Daniel Aubuchon is the new chief of Central County Fire & Rescue.

a Captain. Along with his crew, he has received multiple clinical save awards, and a lifesaving medal for the rescue of a family from a house fire in 2012. Webb holds an associate’s degree from Kaiser University and is a certified firefighter and licensed paramedic. He also holds certifications in the areas of hazardous materials, fire service instruction, and fire department leadership. For the past ten years, Sean has served as an acting battalion chief, when one of the three full-time battalion chiefs was not available. “With his leadership skills and experience Sean will be a strong addition to our team of battalion chiefs,” says Tilley.

After an extensive national search, Lindenwood University System President Michael D. Shonrock has selected Dr. Marilyn Abbott to serve as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Lindenwood’s flagship campus in St. Charles. Abbott had been serving as interim provost since spring 2015, and previously served as associate provost. Shonrock said the national executive search firm Witt/Kieffer and the university’s campus search advisory committee vetted a pool of candidates for the position. He said the field had been narrowed to six before the final selection. “The candidates were excited about the opportunity, Lindenwood’s new direction, our strong financial position, and about being in the greater St. Louis area and the city of St. Charles,” Shonrock said. Abbott has been employed at Lindenwood for 18 years, serving in a variety of academic roles as dean of sciences, associate provost, and interim provost. She has 10 years of corporate experience in research and development with Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. She earned her Ph.D. in biological sciences from Purdue University, and an A.B. in biology from Indiana University. “Marilyn has great passion and significant experience,” said Shonrock. “She has demonstrated effective leadership as interim provost, and she will be a very effective advocate and voice

for our faculty and our students.” Shonrock said Abbott’s academic leadership has created momentum in many areas across campus, from the new campus master plan to development of Lindenwood’s new brand and the institution’s Like No Other leadership development program. Shonrock expressed appreciation for the leadership of Witt/Kieffer and Lindenwood’s campus search advisory committee, which helped develop the leadership profile for the position and assisted as the candidate field was narrowed. In all, Witt/Kieffer reached out to 988 leaders across the nation as it screened and reviewed 70 applicants. Abbott assumed her new role on Jan. 1. “I am thrilled to accept the position of vice president for academic affairs and provost at Lindenwood University,” she said. “It is an exciting time at Lindenwood, and under President Shonrock’s leadership, we are on our way to building a forward-thinking university in whose traditions we can continue to take pride. I look forward to working with the faculty and staff to advance in this promising new direction.” Shonrock said he looked forward to Abbott and her husband, Dr. Mark Abbott, “continuing their wonderful connection with the Lindenwood family.”

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St. Charles County Government receives financial reporting honor The Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting has been awarded to St. Charles County Government by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2014. The Certificate of Achievement was presented to Bob Schnur, Director of Finance. The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. St. Charles County Government has received this honor every fiscal year since 1989. The CAFR has been judged by

an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. “This achievement is an honor for the Finance Department and for St. Charles County Government as a whole. We take pride in our sound financial planning and controlled spending of taxpayer dollars,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Washington D.C.

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Youth Appreciation awarded to Hope High School

Submitted photo Pictured from left are educators at Hope High School, Jason Rubin, Maggie Moore, Sarah Piepenbrink and Holly Brewer along with President of the O’Fallon Optimist Club, Cyndy Schwab.

The O’Fallon Optimist Club has a Youth Appreciation Program and annually presents an award to students who have involved themselves in some way by doing unselfish deeds for others or making donations to the community. Hope High School in Ft. Zumwalt School District is this year’s recipient. All of the students involve themselves in several events each year to give back to the community. They adopt families and provide food for a holiday meal and participate in the “Polar Plunge” to raise funds for Special Olympics. They also do a special dinner they call “Empty Bowls” to raise awareness to hunger in our area. They donate the money raised to help provide food to local food pantries. At this year’s event they raised over $1,500. Ryan Bishop, principal, stated “I am very proud of the students and

faculty who tirelessly contribute to these events”. Sarah Piepenbrink, educator at the school said “‘Empty Bowls’ is a student-led event that involves efforts from the time school starts in August and continues until the event is held in November. Tasks include planning, advertising, seeking donations for basket raffles, decorating, cooking, making the hand crafted souvenir bowls and cleaning up afterward.” Cyndy Schwab, President of the O’Fallon Optimist Club, presented a plaque for the school to proudly display in their entrance as a reminder that their efforts are noticed and appreciated. She announced in her presentation while thanking them for their service “Your efforts in volunteerism sets an example to other youth in the community”

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Red Cross provides assistance across Missouri after flooding forces thousands from homes

The American Red Cross launched a massive relief response across major portions of Missouri and adjoining states following heavy rainstorms and flooding in recent days. Red Cross volunteers have opened shelters to provide a place to sleep, food and medical needs for all persons displaced due to the effects of the current weather. Eastern Missouri shelters are operating in Arnold, Pacific, St. Robert, St. Charles, and Cape Girardeau in Missouri, and Bethalto and Granite City in Illinois. Red Cross officials are assessing the evolving needs and will determine if additional shelters will be needed. “Red Cross disaster workers have been helping people affected by these storms since before Christmas and will continue to help them as long as needed,” said Cindy Erickson, Regional CEO, Red Cross of Eastern Missouri. “We ask everyone to remember these families who have lost everything and had their holiday celebrations tragically interrupted. Please give to Red Cross Disaster Relief. We depend on generous financial donations to provide comfort and hope to people in need.” Red Cross disaster assessment teams will be checking the extent of damage once the flood waters have receded to allow safe passage into the affected areas. The Red Cross volunteers will also be distributing comfort kits and clean-up supplies, and meeting with those affected to help them plan their next steps in the recovery process. Flooding is expected to continue affecting people. People should never drive through standing water. Continue to monitor local radio and television for updated weather reports. Download the free Red Cross Emergency App. Text GETEMERGENCY to 90999; search “Red Cross Emergency” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to redcross.org/apps. The Red Cross will be helping people affected for weeks and months to come, while at the same time responding to other emergencies, including helping people whose homes are destroyed by fires. The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters each year in the United States – the vast majority of which are home fires. People can help by donating to Red Cross Disaster Relief to support disasters big and small by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

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Moore on Life

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By Cindy Moore

Scrooged Again When will I learn? While opening Christmas presents, I found myself saying these exact words (Actually it was more like, “What the crap?” But that’s Scrooge-talk and not very nice). My little grand baby had just turned one and so this would be a Christmas to remember – I had amply maxed out the credit card to ensure that. He received a bundle of delights such as blocks, trains, stuffed animals and various pull-toys all to add joy to his day. Here are the activities he ended up doing: Taking the used wrapping paper tubes and knocking a wadded up ball of tissue paper around, sticking bows on his head and using a long trail of ribbon to entice the cat to chase and tackle. Afterwards, he opened my bottom cupboard door containing nonlethal cutlery (for which he has approved access) removed the measuring spoons, various small cups, wooden spoons and plastic cooking utensils then transported them to the top of the staircase. He proceeded to toss them down individually watching them bump and bounce off of each stair until they landed

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with a plop at the bottom, whereupon he shrieked with laughter until he filled his diaper. Just in the adjoining room sat a pile of brightly colored toys (the ones which I hawked my fine china for). With the push of any button they loudly created musical bleeps, boops, bongs, rings and dings. There were also characters which sang and danced; trains that moved across the floor and bounced balls while playing jaunty tunes, but these could not top the mother

of all toys – the latest gadget…the cat-a-corn horn! It involved a musical instrument that included dancing kittens and yodeling unicorns which juggled sparkly rainbows while playing ukuleles. The latest, “must have” toy, for which I had to tackle three hefty women, two burly security guards and a grandma in a mobility scooter to get the last one. I barely escaped the store with that mall cop chasing me down trying to arrest me for assault. So note to self: next year wrap up a rock and a stick and a few measuring cups and toss in a spatula, then sit back and watch the fun. Hopefully, I’ll be on parole by then. 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.

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DAR Chapter to hold lineage workshop An application workshop will be held at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library at 2750 Hwy K in O’Fallon at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21. Members of the Caroline Stuart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be present to discuss the work of the DAR with any prospective members who wish to be a part of the chapter. The DAR is the premier national organization for women interested in historic preservation, education and patriotism. The national motto is “God, Home, Country”. To qualify for membership, a woman must prove descent from a patriot (military or civilian; male or female) who served the cause of the American Revolution. Chapter members will be available to assist in doing the necessary genealogical research to prove such descent. Copies of applications, genealogical worksheets, and informational brochures will be on hand. Our experts in early American genealogy will be there to offer their

assistance. Prospective members from Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, Dardenne Prairie and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend with their quesSubmitted photo tions and to Chapter member Jenny Vetter helps a prospective member with her see if they documents. are eligible. The Naone of the world’s largest and tional Society Daughters of most active service organizathe American Revolution was tions. founded in 1890 to promote Anyone interested is encourpatriotism, preserve Ameri- aged to contact Regent, Karen can history, and support bet- Wisner at 636-244-3461 or ter education for our nation’s Registrar, Mary Jo Anderson children. Its members are de- at 636-294-5549. You may also scended from the patriots who find information about the lowon American independence cal DAR chapter on the web at during the Revolutionary War. http://www.mssdar.org/ccstuWith more than 180,000 mem- art. bers in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is

Regional Business Council announces 2015 grants for It’s Our Region Fund The St. Louis Regional Business Council (RBC) is pleased to announce $100,000 in grants to 24 worthy organizations throughout our region. These “Small Change Big Impact” grants reflect the RBC’s overall mission to make St. Louis a better place to live and work. “We believe in supporting capital improvement projects that will help to better serve those most in need,” states Kathy Osborn, executive director of the St. Louis RBC. “These small grants have enormous impact because the projects are in places used and appreciated by many people every day.” The It’s Our Region one-time grants in the $1,000 to $10,000 range are given to a wide range of nonprofits and community agencies. Typically, these kinds of critically needed projects are difficult for smaller agencies to accomplish because there are no other sources of funding. The total amount allocated by the selection committee is $100,000. This year’s grant award recipients from throughout the region are: • • • • • • • • • • • •

22nd Judicial Family Court of St. Louis Affton Christian Food Pantry Angels Arms Arch House Carver Elementary School Community Women Against Hardship Cornerstone Corporation Covenant House Food Outreach Inc. Gateway Greening Good Shepherd – Children & Family Services Harambe Youth Job Training Center

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Holocaust Museum Humanitri Leu Civic Center LOVEtheLOU Loyola Academy Magdalene St. Louis National Society of Black Engineers Neighborhood Houses Phoenix Crisis Center The Biome School Urban Harvest Violence Prevention of SW Illinois

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Dr. Joseph Hegyi started O’Fallon Family Eyecare in 2011 with a vision of providing a holistic eye care experience and giving special attention to the quality of service given to his patients. “We focus more on the patient care experience rather than herding people in the door,” said Hegyi. “Everyone wants more business, but giving people the best experience is very important to us, so we work really hard on that. We want to give you the best vision today and give you the best healthcare and guidance to maintain your vision for the future. We want all of our patients to have excellent vision throughout their lives.” By providing everything from basic services such as eye exams, regular checkups, glasses and contact lenses to more advanced and unique services, such as

orthokeratology and medical emergency eye care, O’Fallon Family Eyecare can cater to any patient’s needs. “If someone has an emergency we’re happy to help,” said Hegyi. “Probably the most unique service we have is called orthokeratology – it’s kind of like orthodontics for the eyes. You wear a special pair of contact lenses at night and it changes your prescription while you sleep. A program launched by O’Fallon Family Eyecare called Sight for More Eyes ensures that its reach touches those who are in need of quality eye care but do not have the needs financially to acquire it on their own. “Our program called Sight for More Eyes extends our services into the community in need,” explained Hegyi. “If there’s anybody in the area that is struggling to get access to eye care, we tell people to come here and we’ll give them a free eye exam

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and get some glasses for them. We work with churches and schools to identify people who could benefit from our services. That’s our way of giving back and making sure as much as possible that we’re doing what we can.” To find out more about Dr. Hegyi and O’Fallon Family Eyecare, visit www.ofallonfamilyeyecare.com.

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Wentzville School District selects District Teacher of the Year James Andrzejewski, an English teacher at Timberland High School, has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2015-16. Candidates are judged on the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues. Selection is also based on their ability to inspire and educate students of all backgrounds and abilities. “I’m floored and flattered,” Andrzejweski shared following the announcement. “Considering the caliber of teachers we have at Timberland and across the district, I’m honestly speechless. It is a tremendous honor.”

“Jim Andrzejewski has been an influential part of the growth of Timberland High School,” said THS Principal Kyle Lindquist. “He continually puts smiles on the faces and impacts students and staff on a regular basis.” As the winner of the District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Andrzejewski is now eligible to compete at the regional and state level in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, which is conducted annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program.

During the District Teacher of the Year process, each school in the district also selected their Teacher of the Year: Holt High School – Stephanie Moss, Liberty High School – Decorah Braile Timberland High School – Jim Andrzejewski, Frontier Middle School – Julie Post South Middle School – Jessica Ballard, Wentzville Middle School – Christina Wilson-Smith Boone Trail Elementary – James Bruegenhemke, Crossroads Elementary – Kris Weber Discovery Ridge Elementary – Rachel Fitzgibbon, Duello Elementary – Danielle Todd Green Tree Elementary – James Povich, Heritage Primary – Megan Sutton Heritage Intermediate – Stacey Bradshaw, Lakeview Elementary – Julia Tevlin Peine Ridge Elementary – Erin Polman, Prairie View Elementary – Rachel Hopkins Quail Ridge Early Childhood – Sonja Trower

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District James Andrzejewski, an English teacher at Timberland High School, has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2015-16.

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Holt High School senior Garry Alcorn has been selected as second chair trombone in the Missouri All-State Band. On Dec. 5, over 1,350 students from across Missouri met at Hickman High School in Columbia to audition for the honor of participating in the top band in the state. Only 108 students are accepted into this elite ensemble and Alcorn was one of over 100 trombone players who auditioned for one of the nine spots in the trombone section. Holt senior Suzanna Buckner and Timberland junior Josh Mathews were two of almost two hundred clarinet players who auditioned and were selected to the Missouri Honorable Mention

band as well. In addition, Liberty sophomore Connor Low was selected to the Missouri Honorable Mention Jazz Band. The All-State Band will rehearse and give its only performance at the Missouri By Music Educators Association Conference held in January at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks. The conductor and clinician for the 2015-2016 Missouri All-State Band is Col. Larry Lang, director of the United States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C. Garry is the son of Garry and Diane Alcorn of Lake St. Louis and plans to study engineering at Truman State University following graduation.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Holt High School senior Garry Alcorn has been selected as second chair trombone in the Missouri All-State Band.

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Twin Oaks recognized as best in senior living locally and nationally The administrators at Twin Oaks Senior Living pride themselves on providing superior care for older adults at the family-run company’s three campuses in Missouri. That level of care earned Twin Oaks two awards this month. Each year, the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosts a ceremony for the Best of Western St. Charles County. This year, the Chamber teamed with local media outlet Community News to have the public at large select the area’s Best Of through an online poll. Twin Oaks Senior Living was named Best Of in Senior Care for its campuses in O’Fallon and Wentzville. “Knowing that the community selected us for this award makes receiving it extra special,” said Twin Oaks CEO Tim Blattel. “It’s very important to us that our residents feel like they are part of

the community in Wentzville and O’Fallon and that, in turn, we are good stewards in the communities that we call home.” Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe in Wentzville was also selected as a 2016 Best of Assisted Living award winner from SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America. “We are elated to receive this new award,” Blattel said. “We’ve received many positive reviews on the website and that affirms that we’re providing the best care for our residents.” Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe is one of 36 winners in Missouri. The Heritage Pointe campus regularly receives highly positive reviews at SeniorAdvisor.com.

Coldwell Banker Gundaker brightens the holidays for more than 67 foster children Coldwell Banker Gundaker sales associates and employees kept the meaning of the season alive for more than 67 children in the St. Charles Division of Family Services foster care program by personally purchasing several hundred holiday gifts for them. Coldwell Banker Gundaker President Jim Dohr and Senior Vice President Carol McCabe delivered a truckload of colorfully wrapped gifts to kids who holidays may not have been so bright. Sales associates from each of the Coldwell Banker Gundaker branches participated in buying clothing, shoes, two toys and an item from a wish list for each child. The children ranged in ages from six months to 19 years old. Coldwell Banker Gundaker‘s holiday gift program for children in foster care, now in its 20th year, has become an annual tradition for the company. “I want to thank our sales associates for their generosity and commitment to the children in foster care ever year,” said Jim Dohr. “The holidays truly are for kids, and our sales associates put forth a tremendous effort to make sure they are remembered.”

Submitted photo Coldwell Banker Gundaker President Jim Dohr (back row) with corporate office staff and gifts collected for the St. Charles Division of Family Services foster care program.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Lions basketball starts 2016 on short end The Lindenwood men’s basketball team opened up its 2016 campaign by nearly defeating Washburn on the road, but fell at the buzzer 68-66

on Saturday. The Lions held Washburn to just 38.1 percent shooting from the field, including two-of-15 from three-point range. Lindenwood shot just 35.8 percent from the field, and 31.8 percent from three-point range. In its first MIAA road game of the season, the Lions, who came into the game among the nation’s leaders in fewest fouls, were called for over 20 fouls. The Ichabods took advantage by scoring seven more points from the free-throw line, which proved to be the difference. Cory Arentsen led Lindenwood’s offense by scoring 23 points, including shooting eightof-11 from the field. He also recorded seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Lindenwood falls to 8-4 overall and 4-2 in MIAA play. Go to www.LindenwoodLions.com for more information. ~~~Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information

Rams end 2015 season with loss The St. Louis professional football team was not able to convert two important field goals and dropped Sunday’s contest to the San Francisco 49ers 19-16 in overtime. The team ended with seven victories to go with nine losses. There were many ‘If this would have happened…’ moments during the year that could have easily have given them a winning record. Game highlights included: *Running back Tre Mason replacing the hurt Todd Gurley, scored his first touchdown of the season with a four-yard rush. *The offensive line marked the second consecutive game that the Rams did not allow a sack. Through 16 games, the Rams have allowed just 18 sacks, which is the fewest in the NFL. *Cornerback Trumaine Johnson led the team in tackles with 10 solo. *Field goal kicker Greg Zuerlein converted field goal attempts of 32, 33 and 44 yards. ~~~Next game…TBD

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Season leaders for the Rams Several individuals on the squad shined in their respected positions: *Quarterback Nick Foles led the team in passing with 2,052 yards and completed 190-of-337 passes. *Running back Todd Gurley finished leading the team in rushes (229) and rushing yards (1,108). Rookie of the Year? *Wide receiver Tavon Austin finished the season leading the team in receptions (52); total yards from scrimmage are 907 yards (473 receiving yards and 434 rushing yards ) both marks are career season-highs. He also had 268 puntreturn yards. *Wide receiver Kenny Britt led the team in receiving yards with 681 on 36 catches. *Defensive tackle Aaron Donald led the team in sacks with 11. *Safety Mark Barron led the team in tackles with 130 (104 solo). *Wide receiver Bradley Marquez led the team in special teams tackles with 16. ~~~A least there were some bright spots Indoor football team River City Raiders post schedule This is the fourth consecutive season for an indoor team calling the Family Arena in St. Charles their home field. They have a new team name and ownership with Kenny Nowling as CEO/President playing in the Northern Division of the American Football League playing an eight game schedule. The season will start Feb. 27 with an exhibition game at the Family Arena at 7:05 p.m. Head coach Corey Bethany will have Coach Patrick Pimmel as his assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. Go to www.IndoorRaiders.com for more information. ~~~Football…part two

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tips for get healthy eating Recipe: Sensible Comfort foods a boost with mangos

ith so many social events that revolve around food, it’s not easy to get a fresh start on making healthy food choices. However, with a little thought and planning, you can prevent taking your body on a roller coaster ride – without having to choose between food deprivation and satisfaction. “Whether you are hosting an event or attending someone else’s celebration, planning ahead can help you stay on track,” said Mitzi Dulan, a registered dietitian and nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert. “Having quick and simple strategies and recipes on hand makes it easy to eat well and keep you feeling great.” Put a winning plan in place to take a new look at your approach to eating smart with these tips from Dulan, who is the team nutritionist for the World Series champion Kansas City Royals. Don’t skip meals. Although skipping breakfast may seem like a good way to cut calories, it’s a plan that can actually backfire, making you hungrier as the day wears on, and more likely to overeat or sneak unhealthy snacks. Start each day with a well-rounded breakfast to fuel your body. Apply a similar approach to events later in the day, as well. You may be tempted to skip a meal so you can enjoy the treats at a party, but chances are you’ll end up overdoing it with high-calorie indulgences, so make sure you fuel up ahead of time.

Love what you eat. Be mindful of the food you eat and make every bite count. Enjoying each delicious taste will make it easier to stick to a sensible eating plan. For the foods you do love, look for ways to make them better – better for you, that is. For example, if pizza is your weak spot, substitute a lower-calorie crust, such as Flatout Flatbread. Then choose toppings wisely to amp up the flavor while managing added fat and calories. Eat smaller portions. When you simply must indulge, you may be surprised to hear “go ahead,” but to do so in moderation. One clever way to keep your portions small: use a tablespoon, not a serving spoon to dish out portions. Then eat slowly so your body has time to tell your brain you’re full. Get your fill in healthy ways. Overeating often comes down to a very basic cause: hunger. Becoming more conscious of how you answer your hunger will help you stay on track. Drinking water before and during events will help to fill you up so you are less likely to consume excess calories. Snacking throughout the day can also help keep hunger at bay; several small, healthy snacks, such as a handful of nuts or trail mix, can help keep you feeling full. Also, remember to stop eating when you feel satisfied, but before you feel full.

Recipe created by Mitzi Dulan, RD

Ingredients: non-stick baking spray 2 Flatout Flatbreads 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 6 ounces grilled chicken breast, torn into pieces 1 tablespoon red onion, diced 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Spray large baking sheet with non-stick baking spray. Place flatbreads on baking sheet. On each flatbread, evenly spread 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Sprinkle both cheeses over flatbreads. Mix remaining barbecue sauce with grilled chicken and place on pizzas. Top with diced onion. Bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.

Thin Crust Egg, Sausage and Pepper Breakfast Pizza

Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredients: 1 Flatout Flatbread Artisan Thin Pizza Crust 1/4 cup chunky red sauce 3 slices provolone cheese

Barbecue Chicken Flatbread Pizza

1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded 30 pepperoni mini slices

Directions: Heat oven or grill to 375 F. Place flatbread on cookie sheet. Bake 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread sauce on flatbread. Lay provolone on top of sauce. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni. Return to oven and bake 4 more minutes, or until cheese melts. Grilling method: Heat grill to 375 F. Pre-bake flatbread on grill for 2 minutes. Remove from grill. Spread sauce on flatbread. Lay provolone on top of sauce. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni. Return flatbread to grill. Close lid. Grill for 4 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Ingredients: 1 Flatout Flatbread Artisan Thin Pizza Crust 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 2 eggs, lightly scrambled

3 ounces sausage, cooked and crumbled 2 ounces yellow peppers, diced 2 ounces red peppers, diced

Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Place flatbread on cookie sheet. Bake for 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Top flatbread with cheese, scrambled egg, sausage and peppers. Return to oven and bake 4 more minutes, or until cheese melts. Grilling method: Heat grill to 375 F. Pre-bake flatbread on grill for 1-2 minutes. Remove from grill. Top flatbread with cheese, scrambled egg, sausage and peppers. Return to grill. Close lid. Grill 4 more minutes, or until cheese melts.

Arugula Mushroom Flatbread Pizza Ingredients: 1 Flatout Flatbread 1/2 cup mushrooms, cooked 1/2 cup arugula 6 grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated 1 1/2 teaspoons fat-free balsamic vinegar

Directions: Heat grill or oven to 375 F. Pre-bake flatbread for 2 minutes. Remove. Warm mushrooms in microwave or pan. Top flatbread with arugula, tomatoes and mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Cut into slices.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 9: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Olive Garden at 1280 Pearce Blvd. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 9: Winter hike Get out and hike winter trails at Broemmelsiek Park, located at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance at 1 p.m. for a chance to win one of five onenight stays in a camping cabin in a St. Charles County Park. Depending on the weather, wear your hiking boots, cross country skis or snowshoes for a stroll through the park. The winter trails event is hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. This family-friendly, fun winter trails event is intended to introduce citizens of all ages to outdoor winter activities. Park staff will lead a short hike through the park and finish out the afternoon with some hot chocolate near a warm fire in the fire pit at shelter #7 in the park. The winners of all five camping giveaways will be announced that day. Participants must be present to win. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register for the winter trails event at Broemmelsiek Park, visit St. Charles County Parks at www.stccparks.org or call 636-949-7535. The one-night stays are in camping cabins located at Klondike Park near Augusta and sleep eight guests comfortably. The sturdy cabins come equipped with a ceiling fan, light, electrical service, and an indoor table. Jan. 9: Theater auditions Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “Hairy Tale Rock” at 9 a.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open to ages six and up and will consist of basic movement, cold reading and singing, all of which will be taught. Children auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and that they are accompanied by an adult. Rehearsals will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. There is a production fee of $125 if cast. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233. For more information, call SCC Continuing Education Department at 636-922-8233. Jan. 11: Concert rehearsals The St Peters Choral Society presents its annual Spring Concert on April 24. Rehearsals for the season begin on Jan. 11 at 6:45 p.m. at the Fort Zumwalt South High School choir room at 8050 Mexico Road in St Peters. Rehearsals continue weekly on Monday nights. If you enjoy singing, come in and check us out! New members of all ages and voices are always welcome! Auditions are not required. Call 636-447-5341 for further information or visit our web site at stpeterschoralsociety.org. Jan. 11: Choral rehearsal Choral Arts Singers will begin rehearsal on Monday Jan. 11 at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Blvd in Lake St. Louis. Singers from high school age and over are welcome. Auditions are not required. Choral Arts Singers are part of Concert Arts Association, a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide high quality choral music for the people in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. and public concerts will be given in late April. For more information contact Paul Godt at pwgdt@centurytel. net or visit www.concertarts.org

Jan. 12: Free symposium A free symposium on Human Trafficking will be held at the Spencer Road Branch Library in St. Peters from 8:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. Local professionals will inform participants about various aspects of labor and sexual slavery, with the goal of eliminating it in our area. Topics include law, vulnerability and recruitment, exploitation, victims, and recovery. There will be free refreshments. For more information, please contact Patricia Shores by phone, 636-938-3958, or at: apatriciashores@att.net. Registration required via: www.stcharlescoalition. com, or call Sr. Esther Hogan at 636248-1117. The event is funded by a grant from the Am. Assoc. of University Women. Jan. 16: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Brewskeez at 4251 Keaton Crossing. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 23: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Babylon at 4744 Mid Rivers Mall. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 24: Country music show The Gateway Country Music Association Presents their Winter Show at Wentzville Holt High School C.H. Jones Auditorium. Show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved seats by calling Beverly at 636-384-0916 or Dean at 636795-2014. Jan. 30: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Hot Shots at 49 Wentzville Bluffs. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 31: All you can eat breakfast The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all you can eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 - $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799. Feb. 5: Trivia night The Child Center, Inc. & CHAMP Assistance Dogs present Super Hero For Kids Trivia Night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Help the Child Center and CHAMP place highly-trained facility dogs to bring comfort and support to children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Register online at www.thechildcenter. com or contact Danielle Alsup at 636332-0899. Feb. 6: Father daughter dance St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is providing a opportunity for dads and other father figures of all ages to treat your little girls, ages 5 to 13, to an evening of music and dancing. The dance will take place from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre. Cookies, cake and lemonade will be served, and a professional photographer will be selling picture packages at the event. Tickets for the dance are $13 per person. The professional photos will be sold separately. Advance registration is required. Register in person at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, online using RecConnect, or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. When registering online, print

out your receipt and bring it with you for admission to the dance. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall. Feb. 14: All you can eat family style Sausage and Beef Supper. Bring your Valentine(s) to Friedens UCC on the corner of Zumbehl and Hwy 94 for an excellent meal, country store, quilt raffle and basket raffles. Serving takes place from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Go to www.friedens-ucc.org for more information. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 1st Monday: 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 (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947. 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Mondays: Chronic pain support group American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only). Third Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com. Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823. Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. 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. Tuesdays: Gateway Spotlight Chorus Rehearsal 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. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry 5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347. Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club 1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information. Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.

1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing 5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing. Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo. Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp. 2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. Wednesdays: Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group (MO/IL) meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Park, Education Room at1475 Kisker Rd. (off Hwy. 94) in St. Charles. Interested patients, caregivers, and family members are encouraged to join us. For more information call Carla Bouselli: 636795-4498, or visit group’s website at stcharles@imfsupport.org. Meet other survivors and learn about the latest advances in treatment of myeloma. Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 6, 2016 Third Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters 9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753. Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com. Thursdays: Rotary Club meeting The O’Fallon Rotary Club is now meeting at its new location, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast 7:30am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. All Rotarians or interested parties are welcome. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Third Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

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Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 charity bingo 6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market 6am-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.

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2nd Sunday: Sunday Afternoon Dance 2-5pm, American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles. $6 per person, for more information call 636.946.9186.

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. 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/wentzvillecommunity-club Saturdays: Bosom Buddies The St Charles County WIC Clinic is working to become a breastfeeding friendly clinic. As part of this effort, we have formed a breastfeeding support group for our area. What is great about “Bosom Buddies” is that we are not just open to WIC clients! Bosom Buddies 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 introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks. Meetings will be held at the Middenorf-Kredell Branch Library in O’Fallon. We will continue to meet, at the same time and place, on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. No registration required. 1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com. 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. Every Saturday: JAM – Jesus and Men’s Bible Study. 8-9:30am, Dardenne Presbyterian Hearth Room, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.Bible study, discussion, and upcoming event planning. Every Sunday: Young Adult Bible Study and Fellowship Group. 11am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church Parlor, 7400 South Outer 364 in

2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.eclubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles. com. Every second Sunday: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Church Breakfast. 8am-noon, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5, choose from biscuits and gravy or pancakes, both served with eggs and sausage. For more information, call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. Sundays: Meat shoot Wentzville VFW Post 5317 at 1414 Hwy Z in Wentzville hosts shotgun meat shoots every Sunday at noon. Fourteen rounds consist of seven meat rounds and seven money rounds. First Sunday of the month is open shoot. Other Sundays are .680 minimum choke. House gun available and shells supplied. For more information, please call 636-639-1648. CHURCH Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are interdenominational and beginners as well as “old timers” are welcome. 636.698.5598 or 636.625.3447. 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors 11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951 2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. HEALTH Cancer Survivor Fitness Program Free for all cancer patients and survivors. A 12-week program with trained instructors to help participants regain energy and improve stamina. St.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. metrostlouissia@gmail. com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11am 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8pm 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389.

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis. Info: Karen at 636.947.5617.

1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722.

Diabetes Prevention Program Helping those at high risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles to reduce chances of developing the disease. Held at participating YMCA’s throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. This program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. Contact Joyce Hoth at 314.436.1177.

Every Wednesday: Co-Dependents (CODA) Anonymous Meeting 8pm, 2800 Elm St., St. Charles. Separate brick house behind church complex. Contact Julie at 636.397.8676. This meeting is for women only.

Crisis Nursery Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Support Groups Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club. org. Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550. 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30pm. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627. Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life Want to Quit Smoking? For support, call Ellen, register nurse at SSM St. Joseph Hospital, 636.947.5304. 1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 3rd Monday: Walking for WellnessSTOP HEROIN Life After Loss Support Group 7-8:30pm at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Medical Office Building, 6 Jungermann Circle, Ste. 212, St. Peters. Discuss loss of your loved one and heal. 314.630.9222 or geevigna@ charter.net.

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1st Wed: Missouri/Illinois Multiple Myeloma Support Group 10-11am at St. Joseph Medical Park: Education Room, 1475 Kisker Road, St. Charles. RSVP is appreciated at 636.447.9006 or hoss4twa@sbcglobal. net. 3rd Wed. 6:30–8 pm KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4-12 w/ parent/significant caregiver w/cancer. 1st Thursday: Nurses & Company Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville) for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Questions: Alicia Wildhaber with Nurses & Company at 636.926.3722. 1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30-7:30pm. Support Group for adults with cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4pm. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100. 4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30-8pm. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph. org. 3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45pm. Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon. Faith-based for caregivers, family of those with memory loss. 1.800.272.3900. Gateway to Hope Program Helps uninsured or underinsured breast cancer patients who reside in Missouri. 314.569.1113 or www.gthstl. org.

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‘Brooklyn’ is a timeless love story that features terrific performances “Brooklyn,” a thoroughly engaging new drama, is exactly the kind of film that Hollywood should make on a regular basis. Director John Crowley (“Intermission”) and his talented cast tell the story of a young woman rediscovering herself in a land far from home. It’s a simple and timeless story of love and family that really hits home. The amazing Saoirse Ronan stars as Eilis, an Irish girl who can’t find a career in her native Ireland. Thanks to a priest in America (Jim Broadbent), Eilis makes the long journey to New York where a new job and life await her. Unfortunately, her absence puts more pressure on her older sister Rose (Fiona Glascott), the only one at home caring for their mother. Homesick at first, Eilis settles in and meets an Italian boy named Tony (Emory Cohen). Their relationship changes the young girl’s perspective about life in America. Though she loves Brooklyn and her boyfriend, she still has her roots in Ireland she cannot ignore. In her career, Saoirse Ronan has accumulated an impressive list of credits, with “Brooklyn” being her finest performance to date. The 21-year-old actress appeared in critically-acclaimed pieces such as “Atonement” and science fiction fare like “City of Ember” and “The Host.” Her work in “Brooklyn” also has been honored with a Golden Globe nomination. Ronan takes her character on a journey from

quiet, obedient girl to confident young woman. She elicits tears and laughter from the audience while dealing with both seasickness and an aching heart. Her relationship with Tony feels authentic and real, especially when she has dinner with his family for the first time. Julie Walters has less screen time than Ronan, but she makes quite an impression as Mrs. Kehoe, the woman who runs a Brooklyn boardinghouse for young women. As the no-nonsense landlady, Walters

is as impressive here as she was in the “Harry Potter” franchise. She obviously admires and cares for her residents, but she won’t brook any nonsense. As the men who love Eilis, Domhnall Gleeson and Emory Cohen turn in fine performances as well. Cohen brings a good-hearted sensibility to Tony, the Brooklyn boy who adores the Irish immigrant and would do anything for her. Gleeson’s Jim Farrell represents home and a comfortable life back in Ireland, something Eilis finds very tempting. Though it lacks expensive special effects and robots, “Brooklyn” is an exceptional movie and one that could represent itself quite well during awards season. More films should embrace this level of quality and storytelling. “Brooklyn,” rated PG-13 for a scene of sexuality and brief strong language, currently is playing in limited release. “Brooklyn” photos courtesy of Wildgaze Films 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.