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St. Charles strong

Local competitors power up to showcase their strength at the North American Strongman Championships held at the St. Charles Convention Center

Road funds secured for Heritage Crossing slip ramps. Pg. 3 Community Voices Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris Pg.2

Healthy Living The importance of mammogram screenings for women. Pg. 4

School WSD Foundation receives STEM grant from General Motors. Pg.7

By Brett Auten Power was paramount. Men and women from all 50 states and Canada descended into St. Charles recently as the North American Strongman Championships were held at the St. Charles Convention Center. Strongman Corporation – a St. Charlesbased company that has been in the area for nearly 20 years – hosted the event. The company has been at the forefront of the sport for a number of years and promotes events all over the globe. But this was the first time it held its North American Championships in St. Charles and two St. Charles residents more than proved their mettle. Richie Stecker took first place in the men’s lightweight division and Jamie Schamma placed third in her group and 10th overall in the women’s middleweight division. The competition was spread out over two days with the athletes competing in a total of five events. “It was really nice to see our local athletes do so well,” Dione Masters, president of Strongman Corporation said. “Now they get the opportunity to compete against the best and the strongest in the world.” Stecker and Schamma both qualified for The Arnold, slated for Columbus, Ohio in early 2019. The Arnold in an annual, multisport event that is considered the Mecca of the strength sport world. Stecker and Schamma will compete in a number of to-be-determined events like the axle press, deadlift

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variations, hoisting Atlas Stones, keg carries or vehicle pulls. Strong from the start Stecker, 30, is a lifelong St. Charles resident who is the Research Laboratory Coordinator at Lindenwood University in its Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory. Growing up, Stecker dabbled in a bevy of athletics including hockey, soccer, wrestling and cheer. But it was in gymnastics where he really soared, becoming a state champion gymnast and a multiple national qualifier. He has been lifting weights for as long as he can remember but didn’t start getting serious until he started attending Lindenwood. “I started off by training with the Olympic weightlifting team and after a few months the coach – now one of my good friends – suggested I may be better at powerlifting,” Stecker said. “Once I started powerlifting, I fell in love, and then through the people I met

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and trained with is what led me to Strongman. Growing up, I always enjoyed watching Strongman on TV so I was very eager to give it a try.” At nationals, of the five individual events, he won two of them, the frame carry and the medley. In the frame carry, Stecker carried 615-pounds 60-feet faster than anyone in his division. In the medley, he carried a 270-pound block 30-feet, then immediately carried back to the start a 325 weight (known as a “duck walk”) before pulling a 295-pound sled 30-feet to finish. Stecker’s accomplishments at that weight was something that Masters was particularly impressed with. “The smaller guys are pound-for-pound the strongest ones here,” Masters said. “When you see a large guy, 350-pounds, moving the weight around that’s one thing. But the smaller guys are really impressive.” See ’STRONG ’ page 2

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First place was the only thing Stecker had in mind. Once it was accomplished, he wasn’t sure how to feel. “It’s almost hard to believe that I won with all of the other tremendous talent that competed alongside of me,” he said. “Obviously, I am very pleased with the outcome and humbled with the experience to be able to compete with so many other strong men and women.” Finding the place to train for Strongman isn’t as simple as going to your neighborhood gym. Both Stecker and Schamma have found a home at JD’s Gym in South County St. Louis. Stecker also credits O’Fallon’s Powerbody USA, and Chesterfield’s House of Pain as locations. “These gyms have a totally different atmosphere that you cannot find at local gyms such as Club Fitness or Gold’s Gym,” he said. “When someone is going for a max effort lift or is about to set some form of PR, the entire gym will typically stop what they are doing to come watch, yell, scream, and show support to make sure you hit your attempt. These type of environments are electric and only push someone to get better each and every day.” Mother of two, stronger than you The 37-year-old Schamma

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was born and raised in Wright City before moving to St. Charles. She is an RN for Mercy HomeCare and has a son who just completed his second year in the Marines and a daughter who just enlisted in the Army. Her foray into health and fitness began with Crossfit, a strength and conditioning program consisting mainly of a mix of aerobic exercise, calisthenics (body weight exercises), and Olympic weightlifting. The high-rep, high-impact training system took flight seven years ago and Schamma was right there with it. But soon she realized that she had a body and a mindset more suited for short bursts of extreme power rather than an endless volume of excursion. “I was looking to get healthy and find a smart outlet for my downtime,” Schamma said. “The plus with Strongman is that you really don’t have to run. That’s what appealed to me. You have stuff that you have to run like the Yoke Carry and the Farmers Walk but I’m not running 400 yards and then doing burpees and that.” At Nationals, Shamma was her usual steady self, consistently scoring in each of them. She finished third in her subgroup of under 160-pounds and 10th overall for all middleweights. Her highlight came in the frame carry when she

hoisted 475-pounds and carried it 60 feet for a first-place finish. Schamma had already qualified for The Arnold at a meet earlier in the season. But when the opportunity arose to compete in the nationals in her backyard, it was impossible to pass up. “My goal was just to go and have fun and try not to zero (no score) anything,” she said. “I PR’d on everything I needed to, held my own. I wanted to do something with my training partners, so being able to go as a group and support each other, that’s the biggest thing,” Schamma returns to The Arnold where she placed 10th overall last year. She will know about 12 weeks out from the competition what events she will have to train for. “I try not to compare myself to other people. I want to go and do it for me,” Schamma said. “But beating out some of those 180 (pound) girls last year was a cool accomplishment. You feel pretty good about it.” Schamma’s surroundings in training consists mostly of barrel-chested, protein-infused alpha males all heaving exorbitant amounts of weight. But at the varied meets that she attends throughout the year, the women’s divisions are starting to fill up. “The women’s group has doubled, tripled in size,” she said.

Photo by Brett Auten Pictured (from left) are Jamie Schamma, Richie Stecker and Bret Wray at the Strongman Corporations’ North American Championships held at the St. Charles Convention Center.

“Last year, we matched the men as far as the number of competitors. I think people have come over to it because they’ve tried Crossfit or have tried powerlifting and by rotating (sports) it decreases injury and burnout.” Her dedication to the improving is tough to question. She makes the 30-mile drive to JD’s Gym three-to-four times a week just to train and to be in that environment. But for her and Stecker, it is more than worth it. “The people here support you, they have your back. Last year, going to The Arnold, it costs a lot when factoring in your hotel, travel, and food. So I did a fundraiser here and raised enough that it paid for the whole trip. It is like a family. I enjoy being a part of something that helps motivate other people.”

Community Voices Francis Howell School District celebrates the present, looks to the future By Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris We are honored that the 2019 Missouri Teacher of the Year is from FHSD, English teacher Shelly Parks from Francis Howell North. Shelly is an outstanding educator because of her emphasis on climate, culture and community. Shelly lives by the motto, “If it isn’t good enough for my own kids, it isn’t good enough for my students.” She’s a great example of our great teachers. We’re excited to be fully immersed in the work of our new strategic plan. The emphasis on college and career partnerships and collaborative relationships with community businesses will benefit our students. The strategic plan also outlines the need to develop programs for our students who will enter the workforce

directly from high school. I’d invite you to review the entire strategic plan on our website. The average age of our schools is 30 years. In the near future, many of the critical building systems will reach the end of useful life. To best prepare the district to address the coming facility challenges and identify upcoming learning environment needs, we are conducting a comprehensive study and developing a long-term facility master plan. This proactive work will help FHSD anticipate future needs and deploy our resources strategically over the course of time. The district’s new tax rate was approved for 2018 at $4.8575 per $100 of assessed valuation, basically unchanged from last year. This is the second lowest tax rate of

all school districts in St. Charles County. We closely monitor all of our expenditures in FHSD, and as a result, the district finished the 2018 fiscal year with a positive balance. We anticipate that we will end the current fiscal year with a balanced budget as well. Thank you for supporting our students and their schools, and we’re looking forward to another quarter filled with student success! Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris is Superintendent of Francis Howell School District.

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St. Charles County elected officials secure road funds for Heritage Crossing slip ramps When the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCG) engaged the community in its Public Involvement Planning Process earlier this year, one project stood out among the 230 applications submitted for federal funds: Heritage Crossing in St. Charles County. The agency received more than 100 comments – more than double any other application – in support of constructing slip ramps near Heritage Crossing on Route 364 in St. Charles County. The EWGCG Board of Directors, which includes St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and District 7 County Councilman John White, approved a $2.8 million project to build the new ramps that will alleviate headaches caused by traffic congestion and time lost sitting in traffic. St. Charles County sought and secured 50 percent of the funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program; the other 50 percent comes from the

County’s half-cent transportation sales tax. “Today’s vote is a win for the residents in my district,” says White. “As a result of my discussions with fellow East-West Gateway board members, along with citizens who spoke out and participated in the public engagement process, we have been successful in securing funding for this important project.” To access Heritage Crossing, those traveling east on Route 364/Highway 94 have to exit at Woodstone Drive and travel almost two miles on South St. Peters Parkway where there are three traffic signals. Likewise, travelers on Heritage Crossing wanting to travel westbound on Route 364/Highway 94 must travel almost two miles and encounter or cross three traffic signals on North St. Peters Parkway to the entrance ramp at Woodstone Drive. The slip ramps would allow motorists direct access to Heritage Crossing from Route 364. White has been talking with residents and actively advocat-

ing for the improvements. With his prompting, and help from County Executive Steve Ehlmann, these infrastructure enhancements are on the horizon. While MoDOT had no funds for this project, Senator Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring), and Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters), gave their support for acquiring funding at the federal level. “In the course of knocking doors of constituents in my district,” Rep. Christofanelli says, “I have heard from countless motorists about the need for better access to 364. This ramp will save working families time and gas every day, and I was glad to help make it happen.” Ehlmann says he advocated for the new slip ramps with

safety and convenience for residents and better access for businesses in mind. “There are numerous businesses that have good visibility from Route 364 but poor access to and from the freeway,” the Ehlmann said. “And, the new ramps will improve access to more than 1,500 residential properties.” A study by Lochmueller Group, funded by St. Charles County and the city of St. Charles and administered by the Missouri Department of Transportation, verified the slip ramps are needed. The additional ramps will result in significant travel time savings for those who utilize them. The improvement will reduce congestion and foster new economic

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development opportunities in this area of St. Charles County. It is anticipated that construction will begin in early 2021 and will be complete by the end of that year.

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The importance of mammography screenings for women By Dr. Virginia Herrmann In the United States, one out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection is vital to ensuring it is caught at its most treatable stages. Routine screening As a baseline, women should have their first mammography screening between the ages of 35 and 40. After age 40, an annual screening is recommended. While there is some debate as to whether this should be every year or every two years, most breast experts — radiologists, surgeons and oncologists — believe annual screening is far better. This is because it can detect cancers at a very early stage, minimizing the extent of treatments and improving chances of survival. 3D mammography Unlike traditional mammography, 3D mammography — also called breast tomosynthesis — creates a three-dimensional image of the breast. It allows the radiologist to see through the many layers of tissue and examine certain areas from

different angles. This has been shown to aid in earlier detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. It also reduces the number of “false alarms,” when a woman must be called back for a second mammogram for additional imagery. Because of this, it’s likely 3D mammography will become the standard of care for breast cancer screening. Treatment advancements Formerly, most women diagnosed with breast cancer received a similar treatment. However, a woman’s tumor is as individual as she is. Through targeted therapy, it is possible to identify the exact type of tumor and tailor treatment very specifically to each woman, resulting in improved survival and better outcomes. With these advancements in both prevention and treatment, the long-term outlook for most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer is now quite good. Virginia Herrmann, MD, is a breast cancer surgeon at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. Learn more at BJCStCharlesCounty.org or Siteman.wustl.edu.

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2018 Kicking For Miracles raises money for St. Louis Children’s Hospital

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Master Y Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do team hosted the second Kicking For Miracles fundraiser for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. They broke over 600 boards and raised a total $19,000 dollars from last two Kicking for Miracles events. Students of all ages and belt ranks asked friends, family and neighbors to pledge donations in recognition of the students’ skill and effort at the event. On the day of the event, students broke boards with a variety of taekwondo kicks, punches and strikes. One hundred percent of the profits from the event are donated to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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Midtown Washboard celebrates grand opening

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On Oct. 27, Midtown Washboard celebrated its grand opening at 305 Hawthorn St. (next to Midtowne Market in former St. Charles Health Mart Pharmacy location) with free food, raffles and fun including washboard-banjo duo and face painter-balloon artist. Midtown Washboard is a small, family-owned business operated by Chris and Leah Schulte, a brother-and-sister team from the St. Charles area. The opened the business because they wanted to meet community needs for clean, safe, fast, efficient laundry services both for DIY and drop off options. Their hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily with last load at 9 p.m. for more information visit midtownwashboard.com or call 636493-0642.

Lake St. Louis Police Officer’s Association hosts ninth annual Holiday Charity Drive The Lake St. Louis Police Officer’s Association is going to deliver food to less fortunate families again this Thanksgiving. The food items will include a fully prepared meal (turkey and all the fixings) purchased from a local business. They will also be sponsoring local school children again this Christmas. The Holiday Charity Drive will continue until Dec. 22. You are asked to please not send food items or clothing as there is not a storage facility. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to go toward the mission you can send a donation to: Lake St. Louis Police Officer’s Association, 8651 Highway N, Suite 229, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367, Attn: Butch Crowley. Please contact Butch Crowley with any questions 636-262-4235. Anyone who makes a donation will receive a thank you letter with the amount on it for tax purposes. Please be sure to write Holiday Drive on the memo line of your check.

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Two FHSD teachers receive Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

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Francis Howell teachers Julie Eckhoff and Andrea Head join an elite group of St. Louis area educators selected to receive the 2018 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. This award recognizes teachers for their passion for teaching, their impact on student learning, and their knowledge and creativity in the classroom. The recipients are chosen for their outstanding contributions to the teaching profession and to the students they teach. Eckhoff has worked in FHSD since 1999 and teaches in the primary essential skills classroom at Henderson Elementary. In addition to the usual metrics for student success, Julie also measures growth in smiles, hugs and watching her students move up through the grade levels. She consults with occupational and physical therapists and brings that knowledge into her classroom. She has a team of paraprofessionals that she trains day in and day out to help each student achieve more and “reach for the stars.” “Julie helps take each child’s unique personality and mold them into fine young citizens, playing to each child’s strengths,” said Henderson Principal Dr. Jennette Barker. “Julie has so many talents and facilitates learning for some of our most vulnerable students. Henderson is a great big place for these new elementary students, yet they all are welcomed and encouraged where goal setting is a priority.” Head has been a Library Media Specialist at FHC for nine years. She is a multi-talented professional who is a pioneer in her field, and she has transformed the idea of a quiet library into a collaborative common learning space. With her team, she has developed a program that showcas-

Photos courtesy Francis Howell School District (Left to right) Francis Howell teachers Julie Eckhoff and Andrea Head have been selected to receive the 2018 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.

es innovative learning techniques that have been proven to enhance all subjects at the secondary level. Head and her team also lead out Real World Wednesdays, which are engaging sessions that focus on life lessons for teens to apply beyond FHC in their daily routines. “Her passion for teaching and learning is evident in all that she does,” said Assistant Principal Brian Warner. “Whether she is working with Epsilon Beta to promote literacy, conceptualizing lessons with teachers, or pushing into classrooms to model new technology, Andrea Head is promoting greatness within the walls of FHC. As a lifelong learner, she is an inspiration to us all.” The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program, sponsored by Emerson, annually recognizes more than 100 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence in their field.

Lindenwood University launches Economic Education Center

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Lindenwood University celebrated the official launch of its Economic Education Center (EEC) on Oct. 9 in St. Charles. The EEC represents a growing partnership between the School of Education and the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise in the Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship. Attendees included Lindenwood administrators, faculty, staff and students; local educators; community partners and other supporters. According to Dr. Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, the Robert W. Plaster Professor of Economic Education, the EEC serves to help advance economic and financial literacy through professional development for K-16 educators, student programs, the distribution of education-

Submitted photo (From left) Dr. Roger Ellis, dean of the Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship stands next to Dr. Howard Wall, director of the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise; Dr. Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, director of the Economic Education Center; Anthony Sanders, financial representative with Northwestern Mutual, Lindenwood University alum, and financial education advocate; Dr. Anthony Scheffler, dean of the School of Education; and Dr. Michael Shonrock, president of the Lindenwood University System.

al resource s, community outreach, fundraising, and schol-

arship. Dr. Ferrarini directs the Economic Education Center.

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Wentzville School District Foundation receives STEM grant from General Motors The Wentzville School District Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 Community Grant to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) from General Motors (GM). WSD Foundation board members were on hand at the GM Wentzville Assembly plant on Oct. 5 to accept the grant and disburse the first $1,500 to the 2018 State Champion WSD Robotics Team 1706, also known as the “Ratchet Rockers.” Wentzville Assembly Plant Executive Director, Satya Veerapaneni, shared that part of GM’s mission and values is to support the community. “That’s what we see as our responsibility, and we are fulfilling that responsibility by giving it back to our community. The community gives us a lot and it is our responsibility to give it back to the community that we live in,” he said. “The kids that win these awards are the future of our country. As we know, everything is moving to robotics, and it’s going to take a new generation to understand the new technology,” said Glenn Kage, UAW Local 2250 President. Kage was also on hand for the presentation and expressed appreciation that the WSD Foundation opted to give the first funds to the award-winning WSD robotics team. “These kids are going to do a great job. It’s wonderful that they put forth the effort, the time, and the dedication to build an award-winning product. I couldn’t be prouder of the Wentzville School District,” he said.

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The first $1,500 of a $10,000 Community Grant to support STEM from General Motors to the Wentzville School District was distributed to the 2018 State Champion WSD Robotics Team 1706, also known as the “Ratchet Rockers.”

The WSD Foundation Board voted to give the first $1,500 to the WSD robotics team. The Ratchet Rockers Team is comprised of about 50 students from all three WSD high schools: Holt, Liberty and Timberland. They won the state championship in June, capping a highly successful season and earning the Robot of the Year award for their creation, which they call “Scorpion.” “We are extremely grateful to GM for honoring the mission of the WSD Foundation to support students and staff in the WSD,” said WSD Foundation President Cheryl Delaporta. “STEM skills are highly sought after in the global workforce, so this support is critical to help our students prepare for those opportunities. ” The Wentzville School District Foundation was established in 1999 with a vision to support public education, recognizing that teachers have the power to be catalysts for student success and that a supportive community can be an agent for positive change. So far this year, the WSD

Foundation has awarded over $36,000 in student scholarships and grants for teachers who are doing innovative and inspiring work with students.

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Nov. 14: Pancake and Sausage Day

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The Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon is holding a Pancake and Sausage Day from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Members of the O’Fallon Kiwanis Club are raising money to support children in the local community. For the all-you-can-eat event, cost for adults is $8, for veterans and seniors is $7 and children under 12 years is $6. Call Don at 314-630-4738 for more information.

Nov. 14: Tree lighting ceremony

Steeped in fun, tradition and family-friendly activities, O’Fallon’s free Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for 6 – 8 p.m. in O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The magic starts when the doors open at 6 p.m. with music by the Winfield Chamber Singers. At 6:15 p.m. Mayor Bill Hennessy will welcome guests in the rotunda and invite everyone to join him in officially launching the holiday season in by counting down to the lighting of the Great Tree. If the countdown is successful, Santa will appear at city hall and be available for visits and photos from 6:30 – 8 p.m. (Parents and grandparents, don’t forget your cameras!) The evening’s activities include shopping at vendor’s booths for holiday gifts and decorations, free rides on the City Train outside city hall (weather permitting), games, holiday crafts, music by the Forest Park Elementary School Recorder Band and a performance by O’Fallon’s Civic Dance troupe. And in the spirit of the season, everyone is encouraged to bring their choice of items for donation to those in need: New winter hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks of all sizes for decorating the “Giving Tree” in the lobby. The items will be donated to the Salvation Army. Non-perishable canned or boxed food and personal care items, which will be distributed to local food pantries through O’Fallon’s Cornucopia of Care food drive. For more information about the Tree Lighting Ceremony visit www.ofallon.mo.us/tree-lighting-ceremony.

Nov. 14-18: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Don’t Talk to the Actors” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. This show is appropriate for high school students and above. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-17; 10 a.m. Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@stchas.edu or 636-922-8050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

Nov. 15: Lunch and bingo

Alexander Chapter #242 Order of Eastern Star will be hosting a lunch and bingo starting at 11:30 am. The cost is $10 and includes lunch followed by bingo. The bingo is held at the St. Charles Masonic Lodge located at 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles (behind Fridays on Hwy 94). Other activities include a silent auction and 50/50. If you will be attending, please send an email to alexander242OES@gmail.com. The Order of Eastern Star works hard to raise funds to support local, regional and national charities. If you would like to learn about becoming a member please visit www.oesmo.org or send an email to alexander242OES@gmail.com.

Nov. 16: Trivia night

The Child Center, Inc. will host its annual Superheroes for Kids Trivia Night at St. Peter Parish Center located at 301 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. For only $200 per table or $25 per person, each guest can look forward to 10 rounds of trivia, beer, and soda; outside food and beverages are also allowed. The evening will be packed with games, an auction, raffles, and prizes for the top teams. For more information or to register please visit www.thechildcenter/trivia or contact Lisa Zweifel at 636332-0899 or lzweifel@cacnemo.org to reserve your team.

Nov. 16: Holiday bazaar

Immanuel Lutheran Church Wentzville Women in Mission invite you to attend their Holiday Bazaar from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring homemade baked goods and holiday crafts. A hand-quilted quilt will be raffled along with a oneof-a-kind stained glass wall hanging. A lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 632 E. Hwy. N in Wentzville. Call 636-3274416 for more information

Nov. 16: Tree lighting ceremony

Get into the holiday spirit with beautiful holiday lights, musical performances by local groups, photos with Santa Claus and the community’s lighting of the tree – all for free at the city of St. Peters’ 29th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year’s event begins at 6:30 p.m. at St. Peters City Hall located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. Don’t miss holiday-themed musical performances starting with Joshua Barclay on the piano, followed by the kids of The Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County, students from the Fort Zumwalt East High School Orchestra, singers from The St. Peters Choral Society, and a unique a cappella choir, Lindenwood University’s Voices Only. The countdown to the lighting of the tree happens right outside City Hall under the stars following the last musical performance. Following the ceremony, kids and families can visit and get photos with Santa Claus himself, so don’t forget to bring your wish lists. Abra-Kid-Abra also returns this year, making one-of-a-kind holiday balloons kids can take home for free. Tasty treats will also be provided. For more information on the Tree Lighting Ceremony, go online to www.stpetersmo.net.

Nov. 17: Quilt social

St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting a quilt social at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at intersection of S. Hwy. 94 & Sherman Dr.). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. with 24 regular bingo games, quilt given away every fourth game, plus four special “Dizzy Games” wins cash. For additional information contact Martha at 636-441-4609.

Nov. 17: Disc golf tournament

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Compete for cash prizes, trophies and a Thanksgiving turkey at the 15th annual Disc Golf Blind Turkey Toss Tournament at Indian Camp Creek Park near Wentzville. Just in time for Thanksgiving, this nighttime event is fun for disc golf enthusiasts and first-time disc golfers alike and is hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and the St. Charles County Disc Golf Club. Using baskets lined with glow sticks to mark the course, a 5 p.m. shotgun start will kick-off the 18hole contest. Trophies will be awarded to first, second, and third-place finishers and the competitor closest to the pin of one of the glowing baskets wins a Thanksgiving turkey. The tournament is for individual play, and cost is $10. The event is open to the first 72 registered contestants. Registration begins at 4 p.m. on the day of the event. A limited

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 14, 2018 number of LED disc lights will be available for competitors to purchase at the registration table. For more information, call the Parks Department at 636 -949-7535. Indian Camp Creek Park is located 2679 Dietrich Road off Highway 61 near Wentzville.

November 17-18: Holiday market

Nestled between St. Charles and historic Brussels Illinois, enjoy a short Golden Eagle Ferry ride to shop at the Third Annual Holiday Market in Illinois. This event is Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured are gifts, crafts, home-baked goods and decor located on East Main Street in the Brussels Village Hall and Village Consignments, the store with the yellow door. For more information call 618-883-2032.

Nov. 18: Jingle Bell Run

The 2018 Jingle Bell Run for arthritis is bringing holiday cheer to an all new, U.S. Track & Field certified course in St. Charles. This annual, holiday-themed 5K run and one-mile walk encourages participants to dress in festive costumes and get moving to raise awareness and funds to cure America’s number one cause of disability. All activities, including kids zone, pancakes, hot chocolate, vendor booths, and medal ceremony will be inside the Olympia Athletics & Events Centre this year, with the course running through Downtown St. Charles and Katy Trail. Register today at www. jbr.org/stlouis or contact Emily Fisher at 314-356-2329.

Nov. 30: Trivia night

St. Charles Community College will host an Athletics Trivia Night at 7 p.m. and all trivia will be sports themed. Trivia will be held in the College Center gym on SCC’s campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Parking

for guests is free and available in both the Yellow and Orange Parking Lots. For a campus map, visit stchas.edu/ maps. Tickets cost $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Beer, soda and water are included, and teams are welcome to bring snacks. All proceeds will go to the SCC Athletic Department to increase scholarships and support SCC’s athletic teams with their travel, equipment and other needs to help them be successful. For more information and to register, visit www.stchas. edu/athleticstrivia, or contact Tim Brix at 636-922-8211 or tbrix@stchas. edu.

Dec. 2: Christmas house tour

The residents of New Town at St. Charles are inviting you to visit their homes at the ninth annual New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour. Mark your calendars to attend from 1 - 5 p.m.. The tour will begin at the Town Hall at 3300 Rue Royale, where you will have an opportunity to register for a door prize www.treesbywoody.net as well as obtain a map directing you to the houses on tour. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Marsala’s Market in New town beginning on Nov. 14 or at the Town Hall the day of the tour. Proceeds benefit St. Charles City/County charities.

Dec. 11: Holiday concert

Start a great tradition by joining the St. Charles Municipal Band and Big Band for their seventh annual “Holiday Concert at Scheidegger” at The Lindenwood Theater of the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 West Clay St, St. Charles, readily accessible from I-70. There is free parking and easy handicapped access. Meet the new Concert Band Director, and Earl Kreder returns to lead the Big Band. St. Nicholas will make a special appearance at this free family friendly event. See www.stcharlesband.com and Facebook for more information, or call 314-544-6166 or 314-878-5296.

Eastern Star works hard to raise funds to support local, regional and national charities. If you would like to learn about becoming a member please visit www.oesmo.org or send an email to alexander242OES@gmail.com.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanch-

Dec. 20: Lunch and bingo

Dec. 2: Christmas concert

St. Peters Choral Society and Orchestra, under the direction of John H. Smith, will present its Annual Christmas Concert “Holiday Fanfare!” at 2 p.m. at the Fort Zumwalt South High School Auditorium at 8050 Mexico Road in St. Peters. Tickets are available from members or at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Tickets are also available at stpeterschoralsociety.org. Call 636-447-5341 or visit stpeterschoralsociety.org for further information.

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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.

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311 Wine House & Beer Garden celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owner Barb Crane celebrated the grand opening of her new adventure – 311 Wine House & Beer Garden in St. Peters with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 17. Joining Crane were her daughters, employees, city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and representatives from the board of aldermen, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government and ambassadors and board members with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 311 Main Street in St. Peters’ Old Town, 311 Wine House & Beer Garden features salads, flat breads and sandwiches, as well as more than 20 types of bottled beer and 30

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different wines. Their regular menu takes on a Greek flair with featured items including their Olive Tapenade, Traditional Gyro and Spanakopita, to name a few. Visit their website at www.311winehouse.

com to see their full menu and view their full list of entertainment. For more information call Barb at 636-387-0808.

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Quinoa Bowl with Tuna Recipe courtesy of Cookie Named Desire on behalf of Bumble Bee Prep time: 45 minutes | Servings: 2 Ingredients: Quinoa Bowls: 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper, to taste 1 medium zucchini 1 carrot 1/2 cup red cabbage 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water 1-2 tablespoons onion, diced 1 tablespoon lime juice cilantro

Thai Peanut Dressing: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup water, divided, plus additional (optional)

Directions: To make Thai Peanut Dressing: In mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, ginger paste, fish sauce, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce and sugar.

Drain and dry chickpeas. In bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste.

Add 1 tablespoon water and whisk well. Continue adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce is consistency of heavy cream.

Spread chickpeas on baking sheet; bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.

Note: You may not use full 1/4 cup water and could use more depending on preference of thickness.

Spiralize zucchini at medium thickness. Using potato peeler, slice carrot in thin strips. Chop red cabbage. Drain and chunk tuna.

To make Quinoa Bowls: Heat oven to 400 F.

In two bowls, split cooked quinoa evenly. Top with carrots, zucchini, cabbage, roasted chickpeas onions and tuna.

In medium pot, heat water and quinoa. When it boils, turn heat to low and cover. Cook until water is absorbed and remove from heat.

Season with lime juice, cilantro and Thai Peanut Dressing.

‘The Grinch’ is still trying to steal Christmas

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Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, created an array of children’s books filled with the wonderful rhymes of “The Cat in the Hat” and the ecological concerns of “The Lorax.” His works have been adapted into nicely-executed cartoons made for television, a musical called “Seussical” and a live-action version of “The Cat in the Hat,” with Mike Myers in the title role. “The Sneetches” was an effort on the part of the famous author to teach tolerance and understanding. Arguably, one of Geisel’s most enduring characters is a furry green creature with a serious grudge against the holidays. “The Grinch,” a new computer-animated adventure, revisits his story with a few tweaks along the way. The Grinch apparently has a heart two sizes too small, which could explain his grumpiness. With the help of his dog Max, he decides to “steal” Christmas one year, taking the trees, presents and all the trimmings. Later on, he discovers the true meaning of the season and tries to make amends. The 1966 animated adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” has become a staple of holiday television, introducing young viewers to the wonders of Dr. Seuss. The inimitable Boris Karloff narrates the story, punctuating the Grinch’s bad behavior with his distinc-

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with yak hair. The suiting up and makeup processes were so long and tedious that the actor reportedly kicked a hole in his trailer’s wall. Producers brought in a CIA Operative who taught agents how to tolerate torture to help Carrey remain calm while in makeup. For “The Grinch,” actor Benedict Cumberbatch gives the Grinch his voice this time. This film arrives at the perfect time before the holidays and should stir additional interest in Dr. Seuss and his body of work. “The Grinch” photo courtesy Universal Pictures Films suitable for the whole family are sometimes scarce, so this one is tive voice. The song, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. very welcome in theaters this year. Grinch,” was originally written for the television special. “The Grinch,” rated PG, is currently playThough that cartoon remains a treasured ing in theaters. classic, in 2000, Ron Howard created a live-action adaptation of Seuss’ famous children’s story. The screenplay offered additional insights Born and raised in South into the Grinch and why he gets irritated with St. Louis, Steve Bryan is Christmas decorations and presents. A very now based in Anaheim, California, and has been young Taylor Momsen plays Cindy Lou Who, allowed access to movie the Whoville resident who reaches out to the and television sets to see Grinch over the holidays. Her efforts, though actors and directors at work. Though his writing good-hearted, don’t work out as expected. The behind-the-scenes drama of “Dr. Seuss’ has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a story in still the same wide-eyed kid itself. Jim Carrey landed the title role, which who spent countless hours watching classic movies required him to wear a spandex suited covered at neighborhood theaters.

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

Moore On Life Tragedy struck our home a few days ago. Not a tsunami or earthquake or even finding an expired Kohl’s Cash coupon in the bottom of my purse. No, far worse – the cats ran out of food. I’m usually up on that, but for some unknown reason I don’t know what overcame me except maybe: extreme selfishness, cruelty and demonic possession…so say my cats. I heard about it in the wee hours of dawn. The boys were by their bowl thumbing their noses up at the half-full dish. It had already been rummaged through and the fishy-shaped tuna-tasting tidbits had long ago been rooted out and devoured. A pile of the less tasty, pork chop-shaped ones were left behind. I proceeded to refill it when I suddenly discovered the empty bag. “Okay kitties,” I explained to the burgeoning fat boys, “the bowl is full enough to last until Daddy can stop at the store and buy your kitty cookies. Until then, we’ll just have to go on a little diet today.” They were having none of it and immediately fell on the ground in a hissing lump of furry fury. “Okay, okay. Calm down. Let me see what I can do.” I sent my husband to the store stat. He made it to the pet aisle and tried to text me his bewilderment over the oodles of choices. It became too confusing. I connected him using FaceTime. He held up a blue bag with a smiling calico on it. “This one?” he asked. “No! That’s supposed to prevent hairballs, but

By Cindy Moore they won’t eat it. We’re opting for hairballs.” “How ‘bout this one?” He held up a yellow bag with two cartoon kitties. “Says here, these little pork-chops will have your cats dancing for

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joy.” “Nope. Gave ‘em the runs and had me dancin’ for the paper towels.” “Here’s something. Says it’s all natural.” “Read the ingredients.” “Corn, wheat by-products…” “Yup, all natural, but our cats gave up veganism at birth. What’s that next to it?” “You’re not gonna like it. Made from natural soy bean and saw dust, pork-chop shaped kibble with extra hairball protection.” “Nope.” “But…it does have a coupon on it. Buy one, get two free.” “That’s perfect. Grab a dozen!” 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. “An American in Paris” song “____-____-la” 6. Fitness venue 9. Five-star review 13. Desert wanderer’s hope 14. Debtor’s letters 15. Sweet potato, e.g. 16. Annoying tiny biters 17. Greyhound, e.g. 18. Lazybones 19. *It runs on iOS 21. *Swipe right, swipe left app 23. *21st century of Common ____ 24. *Update an iPod 25. Public health org. 28. Diplomat’s forte 30. V.I.P. in Hawaii 35. *Hit TV show about plane crash survivors 37. Apple leftover 39. The N of U.S.N.A. 40. Egyptian hieroglyph for “life” 41. *Demoted planet 43. Mandolin’s cousin 44. Curl one’s lip 46. Sandler or Arkin 47. Seedy source of Omega-3s 48. *Kilauea Volcano location 50. River in Bohemia

52. In the manner of, French 53. Popular pickling herb 55. Sashimi-style 57. *Not Jong-un 60. *Duchess of Sussex 63. Wintour’s favorite publication? 64. Form of “to be” 66. *Friends’ approvals 68. Not odds 69. Cambridge university 70. High society 71. “Bee ____” 72. Bartender’s concern 73. Past or present DOWN 1. Clothe 2. Raja’s wife 3. “Hurry!” acronym 4. Like a ballerina 5. Hang out with 6. Wisecrack 7. *____Tube 8. Moldy-smelling 9. “Ant-Man” leading actor 10. Having the know-how 11. Swerve 12. Go wrong 15. Diced tomatoes packaging 20. African American civil rights org. 22. Octopus’ defense

24. Layered pastry of European descent 25. *Like modern mob 26. Fashion designer Karan 27. Off kilter 29. Float soda 31. 50 percent 32. Palate lobe 33. Birth-related 34. *Inanimate conversation partner 36. Short for Dorothea 38. Et alibi 42. Spaniard without “h” 45. Ruffles has them 49. Roman three 51. Aerie baby 54. South American domesticated animal 56. “____ You Were Sleeping” 57. “By ____, I think she’s got it!” 58. S-shaped molding 59. Women in habits 60. Boundary line 61. Related 62. *This team moved to Brooklyn in 2012 63. Relax, with “out” 65. *Deepwater Horizon, e.g. 67. Get the picture SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9