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Safety on the move The St. Charles County Ambulance District adds two major vehicles to their fleet to better respond to major incidents in the St. Louis region

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Healthy Living By Brett Auten The St. Charles County Paramedics have doubled down on disaster preparedness with two new valuable assets at their disposal. A 22-passenger AmbuBus and a multi-functional Major Incident Response Unit have been added to the stockpile in the event of a large-scale incidents. Both vehicles are fully outfitted and ready to respond to incidents in the St. Louis region and beyond. The Major Incident Response Unit utilizes a recreational vehicle platform with slideout walls to provide four patient care areas, providing a high degree versatility. Jeremey Hollrah is the St. Charles County Ambulance District Deputy Chief of Special Operations & Logistics. Hollrah, 36, is in his 14th year with SCCAD. The lifelong St. Charles resident said the RV has been used in two Hazmat incidents already. Not quite an emergency room on wheels, the Major Incident Response Unit acts as a safe haven for first responders who are on duty at a major incident. “It will be a shelter,” Hollrah said. “It has several special features to it. At its most basic, we can check their vital signs and get a basic assessment.” Hollrah said the unit can be used as a mobile clinic. “The setup gives our team an area out of the elements to safely provide rehab and medical surveillance for our colleagues before placing them back into action,” he said. “It’s a resource for mass casualty incidents, and provide rehabilitation care for first re-

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Features Photos courtesy St. Charles County Ambulance District A 22-passenger AmbuBus and a multi-functional Major Incident Response Unit have been added to the St. Charles County Ambulance District vehicle fleet in the event of a largescale incident.

sponders on extended emergency scenes such as multiple-alarm fires and Hazmat situations.” Used in situations where there are multiple patients requiring transport, the AmbuBus is stocked with trauma and airway supplies, and can be outfitted with additional equipment depending on the specific needs of the incident. The bus is capable of carrying 12 patients on stretchers with an additional 10 seating positions. Examples of incidents where the unit may be utilized would be a serious collision involving a school bus, or evacuation of a hospital or long-term care facility following a serious weather event. “The bus used for the project was lightly used by the United States Air Force, and was acquired by SCCAD late last year,” Jim Fingerhut, SCCAD Deputy Chief, said. The AmbuBus conversion kit was purchased via a grant from the St. Louis Area Regional Response System (STARRS),” said Jim Fingerhut, SCCAD Deputy Chief and Co-Chair of the STARRS EMS Committee.

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Weather Though they will be housed in St. Charles County, the AmbuBus and Major Incident Unit are available for incidents that occur throughout the St. Louis region and beyond thanks to mutual aid agreements already in place. SCCAD is an active participant in regional disaster planning and has sent resources to numerous regional, state and federal disaster situations, including the Joplin tornado and Hurricane Harvey. “It is good to be a team player in a time of need,” Hollrah said. “It also makes our national response stronger.”

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recognized six high school students who participated in the Annual Youth in Government Day on Nov. 13. Students were nominated by their high school counselor or classroom teacher to participate in a day-long visit with the city of St. Charles government officials. St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, welcomed the students and department officials from the fire and police departments discussed department operations and then the students toured the facilities. At the Optimist noon meeting, the students shared experiences from the morning session and their future plans following

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high school graduation. After the luncheon, the students returned to the city departments to complete the visitation.

Avoid the wait at the gate and save on the cost of admission by pre-purchasing admission wristbands for the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll, which will be held Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. This popular walkthrough of the Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park will be held from 6 – 8:30 p.m., and the cost is $5 at the gate for ages three and up (free for ages two and under). Wristbands can be purchased for $3 per person through Dec. 7, or until supplies last. Wristbands will be sold at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive (across the street from Civic Park); hours are Monday

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Inspiration Corner: Difficult days demand undefeatable kindness I don’t like to do difficult things, and when forced to do them, I want immediate results. If I skip dessert, I want to wake up the next day having lost five pounds. If I work on a challenging project at my job I want a raise – if not an immediate bonus. And if I am kind to a rude, no good, wart hog who steals my parking spot, I want the fountains of heaven to open up and rain down white doves on my head. One could say I have unrealistic expectations for this journey called life but one might get poked in the eye. Especially if it’s Monday. Certainly I’m not alone. Why else do we use the expression, “Dream big”? After all, there’s nothing wrong with hoping for good things. Still, when my outsized expectations are frustrated by inevitable realities, I like to throw little temper tantrums in my mind. There are certain timelines in life that everyone abides by and understands. An engagement is usually followed by a wedding. Good companies normally grant extra vacation time once a certain amount of tenure has accrued. And the villain of a super hero story generally suffers or dies at the end. We humans seem to like the neat and tidy. Messy makes us cranky, unless, that is, we are

watching Gordon Ramsey. I’m fascinated by the order we expect out of life that is so frequently upset by evil. Like when I recently rode my bike down a back road in St. Charles County and encountered a very large puddle of water. It certainly didn’t look very deep, and I was wholly intent on completing my circuit, so I powered through it. “Dream big!” I thought, until my shoes were flooding and my bicycle gears refused to rotate. I was totally perturbed until I saw a truck trying to “power through” as well. Alas, I’m not the only idiot on the planet. Evidently no matter how fast you ride through standing water you will not sail over it like in the movies. Maybe this is why I like the Hallmark Channel. I like my happy endings delivered warm and fuzzy and promptly. When I expressed my disappointment to some friends they said, “Margaret, don’t you know this world is evil?” and “Maybe God allowed this to make you a better person.” But those words didn’t stop my tears. And while I realize there is no easy answer to the question of pain, the least they could have done was to stop talking and just listen while I processed my circumstances. Alas, the art of listening well is not often practiced by many people, including myself.

Today if you are trying to power through a difficult situation, take heart. We are all in the trenches together. Let us be quick with hugs and slow with judgements while we remember that at some point we all bleed.

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St. Charles Optimist Club begins new year with new officers

Submitted photo Installed offices are: (front row, from right) Dave Borgmeyer – Treasurer, Fred McGinley – Vice Pres., Jack Ross – President, Steve Harker – Pres-Elect, Ellen Parker- Secretary, Jeff Marion – Past President. (Back row, from right) Board Members: Mary Krogmeier, Mark Cook, Bob Beckman, Carl Sandstedt, Roger Deppe.

The Optimist Club of St. Charles recently installed officers for the new “Optimist Year” which began on Oct. 1. The Optimist Club focuses on being a “Friend of Youth” and plans events, activities and fund raisers to support the youth of the St. Charles region. This year’s officers were installed at the Annual Installation Banquet at Pio’s Restaurant on Sept. 28.

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St. Charles County, city, MoDOT partner to get direct access from Muegge Road to Highway 94 Drivers in St. Charles County longing for direct access from Muegge Road to Highway 94 will get their wish thanks to a partnership between St. Charles County, the city of St. Charles and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). MoDOT recently announced a $5 million cost-share commitment for the project, adding to contributions from St. Charles County and the city of St. Charles of $4 million each. St. Charles County funding comes from the voter-approved .5-cent transportation sales tax. “St. Charles County has a long history of working with state and local governments to improve its infrastructure for our growing region,” says County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “This partnership is an excellent example of how we all work together to get things done.”

The Mayor of St. Charles agrees. “The city of St. Charles is eager to partner with the county and MoDOT on this project to provide an improved, safer interchange in and out of St. Charles,” says Mayor Sally Faith. “This project shows cooperative spirit at work to provide our area and its residents the transportation services they need.” Plans for the interchange include a highly unique design – one that is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. It is similar to the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at I-70 and Fifth Street in St. Charles but without traffic signals. The existing bridge infrastructure above Highway 94 will remain in place, and small bridges will be added to accommodate the crossover movements at both ends and eliminate the need

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for signals. “When complete, the project will make a big difference in travel time and provide better access to nearby businesses and residences,” Ehlmann says. MoDOT District Engineer Tom Blair says the project will provide new direct access to Muegge Road from Highway 94 while preserving the existing free flow movements between MO 364 and Highway 94 within the MoDOT roadway system. “Additionally,” Blair says, “capacity will be added, with an additional eastbound lane and safety enhancements will be made on Highway 94.” Plans are in the works for construction and completion of the project in 2021.

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SHOP & DINE Widely known as a destination for great food, shopping and fun, Streets of St. Charles hosts an eclectic mix of local, regional and national restaurants offering fast casual to upscale farm-to-table options. Popular local boutiques and a diverse mix of services such as spa, fitness, hair and nail salons make Streets of St. Charles an attractive destination for the metro St. Louis population! Streets of St. Charles is proud to boast national tenant names such as AMC Theatre, Bar Louie, First Watch and P.F. Chang’s among others. Streets of St. Charles is also home to the area’s first Tru by Hilton Hotel, Pieology Pizzeria, Tucanos Brazilian Grill and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, all of which chose Streets of St. Charles for their first locations in Missouri. Pad 300, the newest addition to Streets of St. Charles, will also offer 20,000 square feet of prime street level retail and dining space, including Narwhals Crafted Urban Ice, with two stories of office space above. Just as important as having a strong national tenant base, locally-owned small businesses are the lifeblood to any community, and Streets of St. Charles is no exception. Locally-owned and operated boutiques and shops, such as Olivino, MOD, Leopard Boutique, Brulee Boutique and Sole & Blues provide an eclectic mix of soft goods that keep patrons coming back for more.

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Wentzville celebrities promote senior transportation Although ITNGateway has served St. Charles County for nearly nine years, ridership in Wentzville has seen a dramatic increase since the Wentzville Board of Aldermen passed a resolution on July 25, 2017 to reimburse seniors the $50 membership and account set up fee after they take just three rides with ITNGateway. “The support of this program by the mayor and Alderman Brian Harr has been tremendous and has really helped boost our ridership in Wentzville as the good news continues to get out,” says Susan KallashBailey, ITNGateway’s Executive Director. “It’s filling a gap for services and is so important for the health and well-being of this population” she said. Since the partnership began, ridership has increased by 40 percent over the same time last year and while that’s great news, it also means the service needs more volunteer drivers to meet the growing demand. The unique business model, which is part of the national program ITNAmerica, is based on utilizing volunteer drivers. “We have a growing base of volunteer drivers in the Wentzville area, but as the service grows here, we run the risk of not having enough volunteers to meet the demand,” says KallashBailey. “That is why we want to show everyone that even people as busy as the mayor and chief of police can find the time to provide a ride to help someone in their community.” Unlike other services,

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ITNGateway offer customers dignified arm-through-arm, door-through-door service and passengers are transported anywhere they want to go 24/7. The service is more affordable than other means available and is not just limited to medical and grocery trips, with scheduling available just 24 hours in advance. Thoroughly vetted volunteers use their own vehicle to take neighbors to work, shop, banking and beauty appointments and to visit friends and family. ITNGateway passenger Betty Couture is a resident at Twin Oaks in Wentzville and utilizes the service to do her banking, attend medical appointments and shop. She was lucky enough to get a ride from celebrity drivers Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione and Wentzville Police

Chief Kurt Frisz to shop at Kohl’s. “I am so appreciative of this service and enjoy getting to meet all the drivers who treat me just like a friend,” says Betty. “It’s almost like having my own car again.” Not only does this service make for safer roads for everyone, but it relieves the need for family and friends to be available, as they are often working or don’t live nearby. It is suggested that volunteers agree to commit to a minimum of three hours per month. For more information on how you can volunteer to make a difference in the life of an older adult call 636-329-0888 or visit itngateway.org/volunteer.

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St. Charles County seeking veteran information for memorial garden The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking information from the public for the Veterans Memorial Garden being planned at Veterans Tribute Park at 1031 Kisker Road in Weldon Spring. Information is needed regarding veterans from St. Charles County who were killed during active duty in service to our nation from World War I to current conflicts. A current list of veterans, compiled by the

Parks Department, is located at Sccmo.org/ VeteransTributeMemorialList. Those knowing someone to add to the list or who can contribute information about a veteran should follow the instructions on the website and submit the form provided before Dec. 31. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Parks Historian Pardis Zahedi at pzahedi@sccmo.org.

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Wentzville schools honor veterans

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Peace & Joy a concert featuring songs of peace and joy for the holidays

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Schools in the Wentzville School District held Veterans Day celebrations earlier this month to salute the brave men and women who are currently serving or who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

Schools in the Wentzville School District held Veterans Day celebrations earlier this month to salute the brave men and women who are currently serving or who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Boone Trail, Crossroads, Discovery Ridge, Duello, Green Tree, Heritage, Lakeview, Prairie View, Peine Ridge, Stone Creek and Wabash elementary schools, as well as Holt and Timberland high schools, all invited veterans to their special activities scheduled in honor of the holiday. Veterans were treated to meals, student performances and slide shows honoring past and present members of the military, along with special guest speakers. “Veterans are special because they are a different type of brave. They don’t join the military for popularity or

praise, they do it to help us,” said Delaney Hilgenbrink, a sixth grader at Crossroads Elementary. “They know that every day on call is dangerous and risky but they do it anyway because if they don’t, then no one will. Everything about them is special.” At Stone Creek Elementary, two 94-year-old WWII veterans were recognized as part of the ceremony: Richard Baron served in the Army and he is the grandfather of Abbey Rosenblum, who teaches third grade at the school. Philip Wahler also served in the Army and his daughter, Cathy Sommerhof, is a fourth grade teacher at the school. “It meant the world to our teachers that they could both be here for our celebration and we were happy to spotlight them,” shared Assistant Principal Melissa Armbruster. “They

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were given a standing ovation – it was very moving!” At both Timberland and Holt, veterans were visibly emotional as they entered the gymnasium to a standing ovation by over 1,700 teenage students at each school. Three WWII veterans have been attending Timberland’s celebration for years: brothers Edgar and Dan Kratli, who both served in the Navy and Vince Boemer, who received the Purple Heart for his service in the Army, were on hand for this year’s event as well. Liberty High School invited veterans over the course of a week to stop by the school for a photo shoot by student photographers that resulted in a moving portfolio of veterans connected to the school, either as a relative or friend of a student or staff member, or an employee of the school, which includes Liberty’s principal, school resource officer, a bus driver and a custodian. In addition to the celebrations, schools held service projects that included making cards for current service members deployed overseas and collecting items for care packages and the local USO. Schools also coordinated fundraisers for organizations that serve veterans like the Wounded Warrior Project, GI GO Fund, Salvation Army Harbor Lights, and Central Missouri Honor Flight.

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What is pediatric orthopedics? By Dr. Mark Halstead Treating children for orthopedic issues is much different than treating adults. Pediatric orthopedic specialists have training to diagnose, treat and manage orthopedic injuries and conditions in children. Read more below about pediatric orthopedics and why it’s important. The Importance of Specialists Children are not “little adults,” so they shouldn’t be treated in this way. When a child has an orthopedic injury or abnormality, it’s best to see a pediatric orthopedic specialist. Many adult orthopedic specialists are not equipped to diagnose children’s conditions. Seeking care from a pediatric provider can help to avoid unnecessary testing and often results in an accurate diagnosis quicker. Common Orthopedic Conditions in Children Pediatric orthopedic specialists treat an array of injuries, including broken bones, muscle tears and ligament sprains. As children get older, sports-related injuries become more common, and there are even specialists for sports-related concussions. Beyond injuries, pediatric orthopedic specialists may treat scoliosis, curvature

of the spine, or more complex cases such as deformities at birth. MRIs, CAT scans and ultrasounds can all be used to diagnose these issues. However, most conditions can be diagnosed through X-rays, making it the most commonly used diagnostic test in pediatric orthopedic cases. When to Seek Treatment If you suspect an orthopedic issue in your child, consult a specialist as soon as possible. This is particularly important because children are still growing. If something happens in a growth area, it needs to be treated quickly so it can heal properly to avoid any long-term issues. At Progress West Hospital, Washington University pediatric orthopedic specialists are ready to provide your child with the exceptional orthopedic care he or she needs, right in your community. Mark Halstead, MD, is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics and medical director of the Progress West Clinic. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Halstead, please call 314-514-3500 or learn more at BJCStCharlesCounty.org.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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.

Nov. 30: Holiday show

The award-winning sister act Gracie and Lacy is coming home for the holidays, so get your tickets now for their

special holiday show, “Cool Yule!” The show starts at 6:30 p.m in the Performing Arts Theatre at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Tickets are just $18 (plus a service fee) online at www.brownpapertickets.com (search for “Cool Yule”) or over the phone at 1-800-8383006. If the show isn’t sold out, tickets will also be available at the door for $25. The Performing Arts Theatre is located within the Cultural Arts Centre in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. For more Cultural Arts Centre events, visit www.stpetersmo.net/arts.

Dec. 1: Christmas Cookie Walk

The First Annual Christmas Cookie Walk will take place at Saint Charles Presbyterian Church (next to Lindenwood University) at 131 Gamble St. in St. Charles. Christmas cookies sold by the pound along with candies, jams, jellies, pickles, crafts and quilts (silent auction) available for purchase. From 9:30 – 10 a.m. is early-bird admission for a $2 donation. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. all are welcome. The walk is sponsored by Presbyterian Women and proceeds fund mission projects. For more information call 636-946-4467.

Dec 1-2: Charity cookie sale

A charity cookie sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at St. Joseph Church in Cottleville in the cafeteria. Homemade cookies baked by William Pezold #7198 Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds of the cookie sale benefit local charities. While there, visit the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe for holiday items sponsored by St. Joseph PSR. Proceeds from the Christmas Shoppe benefit St. Vincent De Paul. Contact Mary at 636240-6078 for more information.

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 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

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the tour. Proceeds benefit St. Charles City/County charities.

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.

Dec. 5: Art exhibit

St. Charles Community College will display a comprehensive exhibit featuring some of the finest examples of artwork created by students in the SCC Visual Arts program through Dec. 5. Artwork in a variety of media will be represented including painting, drawing, printmaking, 2-D design, fibers, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design and photography. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.

Dec. 6-7: Theater performance

The students of St. Peters Performing Arts Studio’s musical theatre class invite you to attend their performance of “Hairspray Jr.” There will be two performances of “Hairspray Jr.” both at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, and Dec. 7, in the Performing Arts Theatre at the Cultural Arts Centre. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased ahead of time by calling 636-485-9171. If available, tickets will also be sold at the door. The Cultural Arts Centre is located at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd.

Dec. 7: Christmas tree decorating

Make your own ornaments and help decorate the St. Peters Police Department’s tree from 6 – 8 p.m. at St. Peters Justice Center. Everything you need to make an ornament will be supplied, plus enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, all for free. This event is recommended for ages three-through-12; however,

all ages are welcome. No reservations needed. St. Peters Justice Center is located at 1020 Grand Teton Dr. Visitor parking is across the street in the Mid Rivers Mall parking lot. For more information, call 636-278-2244, ext. 3550.

Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Day ceremony

On Dec. 7, 1941, more than 2,000 service men and women lost their lives during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during World War II. Join the St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission in commemorating our heroes, their families and friends at the annual Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at City Hall. The guest speaker will be Major General Cassie Strom, U.S. Air Force (Ret.). The Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony is free to the public and refreshments will be provided. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information visit www.stpetersmo.net.

Dec. 7: Career seminar

St. Charles Community College will host “How to Get a Job,” a free seminar by Frank Alaniz, a Missouri workforce regional liaison, from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Student Center, Room 205-206. The seminar is open to the public. As an experiment, Alaniz applied for 100 job openings, received 100 interviews and was offered 100 jobs – most of which he wasn’t even qualified for. He brings inside expertise to educate his clients on how to get through the online application process successfully and to win a job interview, how to write a resume and prepare for an interview, and how to manage one’s social media presence. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to sign up ahead of time at http://tiny.cc/GetJob.

Dec. 8: Breakfast with Santa

Santa can’t live off just cookies and milk, he has to eat breakfast, too. Good little boys and girls (ages two-througheight) are invited to have breakfast with Santa at St. Peters Rec-Plex South. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the continental breakfast starting at 9 a.m. Santa will be around for crafts and a singalong of popular Christmas songs until 10:30 a.m. Parents and grandparents,

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 28, 2018 don’t forget to bring a camera to get some memorable photos with Santa. The cost for the event is $14 per child and $7 per adult. Advance registration is required by Dec. 4. Register online at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect, call 636-939-2386 ext. 1400 or sign up in person at St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road.

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.

Dec. 14-16: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre will perform Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15, and 2 p.m. Dec. 1516, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-9228233. For more information, call the SCC Continuing Education Department at 636-922-8233.

Dec. 20: Lunch and bingo

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

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Bingo

The St. Robert Bellarmine Men’s Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve bingo event at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at 1424 S. First Capitol Dr. (at the intersection of Sherman Dr. and S. First Capitol Dr.). Doors open at 4 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. $3,600 in prizes will be given away, plus attendance prizes. Concession stand will be open for food and beverage purchases. Players may bring own food. (Please no crockpots or electric appliances.) For reservations, contact Rich at 636-441-2395. Cost is $10 per reservation. This $10 is applied to purchase price of your bingo sheets. No advanced reservations after Dec. 30. For more information, contact Fred Kuhn at 636-925-1316.

Jan. 11: Bunco Bash

Bunco Bash is hosted by K Of C William Pezold #7198 Ladies Auxiliary. Doors open at 6 p.m., bunco begins at 7 p.m. at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in St. Charles. Cost is $20 per person and includes appetizers, snacks, desserts, soda and tea along with two complimentary drink tickets. There will be prizes, basket raffles and 50/50. Net proceeds donated to local charity. Contact Mary at 636240-6078 for more information.

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

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TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

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Jan. 15: Parent speaker series

Parent Speaker Series – First Impact; Preparing Drivers for the Road Ahead takes place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Francis Howell School District at 4545 Central School Road in St. Charles. Parents, you are invited and encouraged to bring your teen drivers with you. First Impact is a 90 – minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s GDL law. The goal of First Impact is to reduce new driver crashes, resulting injuries and fatalities, by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law. The program is delivered by trained GDL Coaches who coach parents by presenting key facts and proven strategies to help parents lower their teens’ crash risk by utilizing the Missouri GDL law. The statewide program is available free of charge. Speakers will be SGT Tom Mozelewski, St. Peters Police Department and Mark Hollander, VISION St. Charles County Leadership.

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Guns ‘N Hoses had many local first responders as part of event This annual event gives all the proceeds to BackStoppers who aid fallen first responders. It was held on Thanksgiving Eve. This year’s event was another rousing success. Steve Holley, one of the major organizers, said at a press conference a day before the event, “The families’ goal is to collect one more dollar than last year, therefore we are saying #701.” Last year the event raised $700,000 and Holley just wanted one more dollar, I think he got a lot more. The final numbers are not out as yet but the sold out event most likely will shatter last year’s collection. Several members that were in the ring for the event were within our publications coverage area: From the police department: Dan O’Conner – Maryland Heights; Anthony Morris – Wentzville; Matthew Kallial – Lincoln County Prosecutors Office; Ryan Counterman – Hazelwood. From the fire department: Justin Janes – St. Charles County Sheriff ’s; Nathan Hummert – Warren County Ambulance; Joshua Gulley – Cottleville. Whether they won or lost, their participation makes it a victory for all. *Thank you for all you do Ambush sign top notch player The St. Louis Ambush is a professional soccer team that plays their home games as the Family Arena. The team recently announced the acquisition of Douglas Dos Santos from the Harrisburg Heat. “Bringing Douglas will add not only talent to our current roster, but bring years of experience to the team as well. He has been in playoffs and knows what it takes to get there,” said Ambush Head Coach Hewerton. The Ambush will play their next home game on Dec. 16 against the Kansas City Comets. Go to www.STLAmbush.com for more details. *More ammunition

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Christian High School football players selected among top 25 Three Living Word Christian High sophomores made the top 25-player list. On the offensive side of the ball quarterback Kaden McMullen and wide receiver Kalin Black made the impressive list. On the defensive side for the Eagles, nose guard Cartrell Ecford Green made the elite list. *Congrats Lindenwood wins 12th straight home opener The Lindenwood University men’s basketball team defeated Missouri Baptist 86-69 recently to capture its 12th consecutive home-opening win in Hyland Arena in St. Charles. Brad Newman finished with a game-high 18 points, leading the Lions in scoring for the third straight game. Highlights Included: -Diego Womack registered the first double-double of his career, accounting for 12 points and a career-high 13 boards. -Adam Pohlman matched a career-high with 13 assists, and also added five points and four steals. -Chandler Diekvoss had 14 points scoring in double-figures for the fifth time in the last six games. -Chris King contributed 11 points while Nicklas Jonsson drained eight. For more information, go to www.LindewoodLions.com *Good start

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, olive oil 3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 can (15 ounces) German Potato Salad 1/2 cup light sour cream 2 cups frozen, thawed or canned mixed vegetables, drained nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup bread crumbs Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add turkey, thyme, garlic powder, pepper and salt, if desired. Cook 5-7 minutes, until cooked through, stirring occasionally and breaking turkey into large crumbles. Stir in potato salad and sour cream. Add vegetables; stir to combine. Spray 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon in casserole mixture.

Toss together bread crumbs and remaining oil. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Substitution: Leftover chopped turkey (about 1 1/2 cups) can be cooked 2-3 minutes in skillet in place of ground turkey.

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Oscar Watch: Ali, Mortensen shine in ‘Green Book’

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Peter Farrelly and his brother Bobby earned a well-deserved reputation for making outrageous comedies. “There’s Something About Mary,” for instance, pushed the boundaries of good taste and made people double-check their hair gel. “Say It Isn’t So” was a romantic comedy about a man who is in love with someone who may or may not be his biological sister. Yet, the Farrelly brothers can impart valuable life lessons in their body of work. Actor/musician Jack Black took the lead role in their 2001 comedy “Shallow Hal.” The title character was an up-and-coming executive fixated on physical beauty, but he tends to strike out with women. A chance encounter with life coach Tony Robbins allows him to see inner beauty, which helps him fall in love with Rosemary, an overweight woman with a heart of gold. Peter Farrelly’s solo project “Green Book” arguably is his best work to date. Based on real events, the film tells the story of the friendship between two men whose stations in life are quite different. Viggo Mortensen plays Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga, a New York City bouncer who is facing a temporary layoff. He lands a gig driving famed musician Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) through the Deep South on a concert tour in the 1960’s. The film’s title refers to a travel guide published decades ago to help black motorists finds food and safe lodging. This guide also leads to some ironic moments in the story. Dr. Shirley lives above Carnegie Hall in a well-outfitted

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apartment while Tony Lip sometimes struggles to maintain his Bronx home. On the road, Tony has no trouble finding a room but Dr. Shirley, despite his fame and fortune, sometimes must take sub-standard lodging. It’s not fair to call “Green Book” a racially-reversed “Driving Miss Daisy.” Ali and Mortensen give solid, well-nuanced performances that stand on their own. Tony Lip initially comes across as somewhat racist when he disposes of drinking glasses used by two black workmen. Mortensen later shows how honorable Tony can be; however, when defending Dr. Shirley from attackers in a bar in the South. Ali’s performance as Dr. Don Shirley is Oscar-worthy. Shirley was a well-respected and admired musician, but while performing at some venues, he was not allowed to use the restrooms because of his skin color (one manager suggested he use an outhouse). As shown in the film, one manager gave Dr. Shirley a prime parking spot in front of the venue, but he was not allowed to eat with Tony at the restaurant inside.

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Linda Cardellini also shines here as Tony’s wife, Dolores, who takes care of things at home while Tony is on the road. In this supporting role, Cardellini’s shows Dolores is a little more progressive than her husband. The actress also has wonderful moments reading Tony’s romantic letters that he writes on the road with help from Dr. Shirley. “Green Book” also has a solid pedigree with Nick Vallelonga, Tony’s son, co-writing the script as well as helping to produce the film. Tony Lip himself later became an actor and his work on “The Sopranos” was his crowning achievement. Some critics have already called “Green Book” a “feel good” movie about racism, but, in truth, it is a solid, well-constructed film with fine performances from the entire cast. “Green Book,” rated PG-13, currently is playing in theaters. 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.

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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 The big day of Thanks-gluttony has come and gone, but gone is not the gigantic turkey. I bought one the size of a toddler ostrich, because as we know, everyone wants to have an abundance on Photo courtesy Bigstock Thanksgiving. Besides, what would the neighbors say? “Did you hear? The Moores ran out of dark meat and their company ended up eating the entire can-shaped cranberry glob. They’re all in the ICU getting their stomachs pumped as we speak.” Because of my fear of coming up short, I overestimated everyone’s food intake and tripled every recipe. Then my guests loaded up on the post-meal appetizers and doubled up on the post-appetizer snack-age and topped it all off with a few liters of beverage. By the time the dinner bell rang, their stomachs were already at capacity. They were full before we could pass around the green bean casserole. Because of this, I have been left with enough bird protein to make club sandwiches for the entire NFL. I have thought of every use for leftover turkey possible from turkey pancakes for breakfast to turkey gumbo for lunch to…never mind; my husband drew the line at the shredded turkey Jello salad for dinner. Even the cats have had it up to their whiskers in leftover turkey and still it comes. It’s like zucchini during harvest time. Poor zucchini; it’s the fruitcake of the summer vegetables. Why is it that everyone can grow it, but

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By Cindy Moore no one wants to eat it afterwards? If I was really brave, I would seek revenge on my neighbors for leaving their overgrown zucchinis last summer on my front porch in the dead of night. Now those zucchinis have been shredded and packaged and are frozen in bags in my freezer. We will survive on them during the apocalypse when no other food is available. What I should really do is leave a package of turkey in tin foil on the front seat of all of their cars. But knowing my luck, it would get passed around the neighborhood and finally come back to my front porch in the dead of night. But all is not lost. I have the perfect neighbor gift for Christmas: turkey-zucchini fruitcake. I’ve got to get baking! 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. Rare bills 5. Clairvoyant’s gift 8. Snoopy 12. Time distortion 13. Show worry 14. Wyoming’s official sport 15. *John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is ____)” 16. And elsewhere 17. Opposite of bonjour 18. *”Have ____ a Merry Little Christmas” 20. MTV’s “____’d” 21. Incessantly 22. A cool ____, as in money 23. *”Should auld acquaintance be ____” 26. *”Run ____ Run” sung by Chuck Berry 30. *Co-writer of #15 Across 31. Used tabulator key 34. Your majesty 35. 1965 Watts events 37. *”Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” sung by Brenda ____ 38. Mozart and Einstein, e.g. 39. Golly! 40. Dry ravine, in Asia 42. Not don’ts

43. Diplomatic alliance 45. Like empty hotel room 47. “Fat chance!” 48. Shenzi of “The Lion King” 50. Eastern European 52. *Vince ____ Trio of “Linus and Lucy” fame 55. Between violin and cello 56. Rainbows and such 57. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 59. Coral reef island 60. Facebook’s “psst” 61. ____ Mann of “The Simpsons” 62. Decades 63. Lt.’s inferior, in the Navy 64. *”Last Christmas” duo DOWN 1. *____ Turtle Doves 2. Not straight 3. Post-meal sandwich 4. Spring action, past tense 5. Like yesterday’s meal 6. Coffee burn, e.g. 7. Bread or cabbage 8. Having small nodules 9. Scandinavian war god 10. Radio button 11. *”All I want for Christmas is ____”

13. Bygone Spanish money 14. R in R.E.M. 19. Alex Haley saga 22. ____ pie in a sand box 23. Blacksmith’s hearth 24. Gibson garnish 25. Fowl perch 26. Film roll 27. Ronstadt, e.g. 28. Infectious protein particle 29. Bank job 32. *Like Elvis’ Christmas? 33. 10 decibels 36. *Deck’em 38. Ivory Coast neighbor 40. Utmost degree 41. Not sympathetic 44. Maryland Academy 46. Young and inexperienced 48. Second-largest Great Lake 49. Talks and talks and talks 50. It houses web content 51. “On Golden Pond” bird 52. Open-mouthed astonishment 53. Shakespearean “does” 54. Tiny bit 55. Port vessel 58. Mrs. Goldberg, e.g. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9