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Vol 13 No 28

November 25, 2015

A run even a Grinch can love Around Town

Holiday Guide

Crisis Nursery raises funds

Spice up your holidays

Glenn Ritter (as the Grinch) poses for a photo with Thadd Holdinghausen during last year’s Santa’s North Pole Dash in St. Charles.

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Santa’s North Pole Dash in St. Charles gives runners the chance to spread a little holiday cheer

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By Brett Auten Donned in a Grinch Who Stole Christmas costume, Glenn Ritter was the talk of the town. On a day where runners and revelers alike were dressed and costumed accordingly to usher in the start of the holiday season, it was this 51-year-old St. Charles resident who people consistently stopped for a quick pic. “It was amazing,” Ritter said. “There were people standing in line. And it wasn’t just kids. Everybody wanted their picture with the Grinch.” The fifth annual Santa’s North Pole Dash and Children’s Snowman Shuffle will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, in Historic St. Charles. Put on by the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, the event has grown steadily with up to 3,000 runners and walkers last year out and about and wearing their favorite holiday garb while taking a run or a stroll. “For someone who hasn’t been here before, when you see all of the Santas lined up at the gate to start the race and all of the Santa’s walking around, you can’t help but like it,” Ritter said.

This year will include a post-race par- accepting registrations on the day of the ty in Frontier Park for all participants run this year. The cost to register on race that cross the finish line. From 7:30 un- day is $45 for the 5K run and $40 for the til 10:30 a.m. Chris’ Cakes will be serv- 1-Mile Walk. Packet pick up will be held ing breakfast meals, morning beverages from 7 to 8:30 a.m. behind the Convenand following the race, an awards cer- tion and Visitor’s bureau, located at 230 Recipe emony will be at the park. S. Main Street in Historic St. Charles. This year, in conjunction with the Spice up your holidays See SANTA on page 2 team at Fleet Feet Sports, race registrations will be taken electronically through the Fleet Feet website. Racers have the option to pay online with a credit card at the time of registration or by mailing in a check. Those participants who choose to pay by check will not need to pay the credit card processing fee. All payments must be submitted before Dec. 8. Bib numbers will be generated for racers who have submitted payment by the deadline or before a sellout. Those who register and choose to pay by check will have their registration on “hold” until payment is made. A registration on hold does not guarantee you a spot in the run. On Dec. 11 race packets can be picked Movie: The Hunger Games up from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Charles Fleet Feet Store. They will be FREE Online Subscription at mycnews.com

Around Town Vol. 17 No. 36

In This Issue... 3 Around Town

Crisis Nursery raises $107,000 at the 10th Annual Over the Top for Tots.

4 Feature Section Holiday Shopping Guide 7 Business

SSM breaks ground on new outpatient care center and more.

8 School

Wentzville School District hosts Project Lead the Way State Conference.

9 Movie

Saying goodbye to “The Hunger Games.”

10 Sports

Local with sports Gary B.

11 Recipes

Spice up your holidays.

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SANTA Continued from cover Children 11-and-under are encouraged to participate in the Snowman Shuffle, it is a quarter-mile kids’ run in Frontier Park. All kids who register will receive a snowman t-shirt. The children’s run is $15 per child. Registration for the 5K run is $35 and the deadline is Dec. 8 or once the event reaches 5,000 participants, whichever comes first. Santa’s Dash has brought participants from Illinois, Troy, Columbia, and Cape Girardeau. One of the main emphasis of the event is to bring in runners to the downtown area where afterwards they will take in all Old St. Charles has to offer. Santas/competitors who wear their Submitted photo race shirts in participating Main Street Runners dressed as Santa Claus take place in last year’s Santa’s North Pole Dash in St. Charles. businesses will receive special one-day holiday spirit,” Wendy Rackovan, the With only 5,000 costumes available, regdiscounts and can take part in “Holiday Spirits on Main”, where select pubs and chamber’s vice president of marketing and ister early. For more information on the restaurants will offer specials for partici- communications said. “You have the deco- event and to register, please visit www. rations, everyone dressing up, it is a great SantasNorthPoleDash.com. You can also pants wearing their 2015 run shirts. “People come this event because it gives way to celebrate the holidays with people follow on Facebook at facebook.com/santasnorthpoledash or on Twitter. them a chance to get out and get into the from your community.”

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Crisis Nursery raised a record breaking $107,000 at the 10th Annual Over the Top for Tots event. Mistress of Ceremonies was KMOV’s Claire Kellett, the event benefited the Nursery’s Healing Hearts Program, which provides art and play therapy for children who need help mending their broken spirits. Over 500 people enjoyed boutique shopping, a live auction, raffles, a “Best in Show” cake decorating contest, a “Best in Show” table top display contest and a semi-formal program on Nov. 6 at The Ameristar Conference Center in St. Charles. The Crisis Nursery honored community advocates for their dedication to child abuse prevention, and supporting Crisis Nursery’s work throughout the year through in-kind and monetary donations. The 2015 Healing Hearts Award was presented to State Beauty Supply, the 2015 Children’s Champion Award was presented to Coca-Cola, and the 2015 Guardian Angel Award was presented to The Honorable Tom Dempsey and Molly Dempsey. During the event, Coca-Cola and Shop ‘N Save generously donated $10,000 to the Crisis Nursery. These funds will help feed thousands of children in the community. “This event is so special as it is focused on our Healing Hearts Program that helps so many children receive art and play therapy, and to get such a generous donation for Coca-Cola and Shop ‘N Save is a wonderful added blessing during the upcoming holiday season” stated DiAnne Mueller, CEO Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

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Reading Becky Lewellen Povich’s memoir, From Pigtails to Chin Hairs, is like sitting at the kitchen table with your best friend, reminiscing about the good times and the bad. It’s humorous, nostalgic, hilarious, and heartbreaking. It can be purchased at Thistle & Clover, 407 South Main Street in St. Charles or online at www.beckypovich.com http://beckypovich.blogspot. com www.beckypovich.blogspot.com

Holiday energy use can surprise you later The holiday season hustle and bustle can lead to a surprise when your monthly energy bill arrives. People often use more energy this time of year for several reasons. However, if you plan ahead you can alleviate some of the potential energy sting. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative reminds you to consider these activities when your bill arrives: 1. More general lighting is used as daylight decreases. To control costs make sure lights are turned off when you leave a room. Change your most-used incandescent bulbs to CFL or LED bulbs to help save energy. Replacing a 75 watt incandescent bulb with a 20 watt CFL equivalent saves 55 watts of energy right from the start. Change more bulbs and the small savings add up. 2. Holiday lights use energy; you can control it if you plan ahead. The home with the largest lighting display in the neighborhood probably has the largest energy bill as well. Lights use just a few watts individually, but try adding up several hundred or thousand bulbs and you can see where your energy dollars go. LED holiday bulbs have grown in popularity and costs have dropped. They use a fraction of the energy compared to regular bulbs. They aren’t made of glass, are durable, give no heat and may last up to 10 times longer. LEDs may still cost a bit more, but pay off in long-term energy savings. 3. There’s more cooking and baking for family gatherings. Consider using the microwave or a slow cooker to help cut energy use. 4. There’s a holiday chill in the air. Regardless of your heating source, you’re going to use more energy this time of year if it’s cold outside. You can save by turning down the thermostat. Each degree you lower the thermostat can add up to about three percent in energy savings. Investing in caulking, spray foam and insulation can also help keep the heat inside where it belongs. 5. Holiday company can lead to increased energy use for cooking, hot water for extra showers, baths and laundry. Electronics and appliances may be used more too. Plan ahead to enjoy the season without an unpleasant surprise when your energy bill arrives.

Lake Saint Louis Police Officers Association kicks off Sixth 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 an uncooked turkey as well as all of the trimmings, and the pan to cook it in! We will also be sponsoring local school children again this Christmas. The 2014 Thanksgiving charity drive was very successful and we would like to continue the tradition. The Holiday Charity Drive will continue until Dec. 24. We are asking that you please do not send food items or clothing as we do not have a storage facility. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to go toward our mission you can send a donation to: Lake St. Louis Police Officer’s Association 6290 Ronald Reagan Dr. Suite 267 Lake St. Louis, Mo. 63367 Attn: Butch Crowley Please contact Butch Crowley with any questions 636-262-4235.

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Wentzville School District announces Holiday Assistance Program Each year in December the WSD Holiday Assistance gram or if you would like to donate items for the WSD/ Program helps to provide gifts for needy students and Morning Star Church Christmas Shoppe, community their families. Last year over 425 families and more than assistance is key to the program’s success. 1,100 children received assistance in this charitable efIf you, your family and friends, or your company fort. The program, coordinated by the WSD Commu- would like to provide gifts for a family in need through nity Relations Department and the school counselors, the district’s traditional Holiday Program, families relies on community support to help make the upcom- range in size from one child to six children ing holidays more enjoyable for struggling families. In and donors can request what size family they WSD schools, students and staff do a variety of things to would like to adopt. Donors also have the raise money and collect gifts, and many families are ad- option of contacting the family directly and opted by their own caring school community. But there arranging to drop gifts, or dropping the gifts is always a need for additional community assistance. at the WSD Central Office by Dec. 11. In addition to the district’s traditional Holiday AsIf you would like to help out and share a sistance Program, this year for the first time, the WSD little cheer by adopting a family or simply dois partnering with Morning Star Church and four WSD schools (Prairie View Elementary, Discovery Ridge Elementary, Frontier Middle and Liberty High) are piloting a partnership with Morning Star’s Christmas Shoppe. The Christmas Shoppe is an opportunity for WSD families in those schools to purchase gifts for their own children at deeply discounted prices. The gifts are donated and all proceeds go to the New Hope Resource Center which assists local families in need throughout the year. Whether you choose to adopt a Photo courtesy Wentzville School District family through the District’s tra- Each year in December the WSD Holiday Assistance Program helps to provide gifts for needy ditional Holiday Assistance Pro- students and their families.

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St. Peters Choral Society celebrates anniversary with concert The St. Peters Choral Society celebrates its 25th year with its annual holiday concert on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Fort Zumwalt South High Auditorium. Tickets are available from members or at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. The Choral Society was organized in 1991. John and Evelyn Fedora came up with the idea for a commuSubmitted photo nity chorus. They formed a The St. Peters Choral Society celebrates its 25th year with its annual holiday concert on small committee with some Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Fort Zumwalt South High Auditorium. friends and started the ball a variety of themes and one in December that rolling. They contacted John H. Smith to be the first director and 25 years features both traditional religious as well as seclater he continues to make beautiful music with ular Christmas music. The choir also performs volunteer singers. The choir has grown from 30 at various retirement centers each year, at the singers to over 100 strong this fall! They per- annual city of St. Peters Christmas tree lighting form two concerts a year; one in the spring with ceremony and at other venues. The choir is indeed a crosssection of the community with singers ranging in age from 18 to 88. Members have a wide range of experience and training and are primarily from St. Peters, but many also come from surrounding areas. Rehearsals are on Monday nights at Fort Zumwalt South High. It is a non-auditioned group that really enjoys each other’s company and making great music together. Members of the choir also make up various smaller ensembles that vary from year to year, including a men’s ensemble, a women’s ensemble YOUR HOMETOWN HEATING & COOLING SPECIALIST and a chamber choir. From our family to yours, If you love music, love singing, or just want to find out more about it, you are invited from Johnson Heating & Cooling to join the choir or just come CONTACT US visit. Information can be found FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE WHEN REPLACING YOUR UNIT at: www.stpeterschoralsociety. 636-332-4141 www.johnson-heatingandcooling.com org The Choral Society is lookFULLY LICENSED AND INSURED ing forward to many more years We Service All Brands of Equipment together.

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SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Advertiser Profile: – St. Charles breaks ground on Merging finances with your future spouse new outpatient care center October has been dubbed the new June in terms of weddings and while most of the focus is on the As part of a goal to make health care more accessible and convenient, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles broke ground on a new $23.9 million outpatient care center located at 711 Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Charles, the site of the former Columns Banquet Center. A collaboration between SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital and SSM Health Medical Group, the new outpatient care center will feature physicians and services to better care for the needs of the community. The planned 55,700-square foot medical outpatient care center will be easily accessible from Highway 70 in St. Charles. The outpatient center will be focused on providing comprehensive primary and outpatient care services for the community, including an expanded urgent care program. It will allow primary care physicians, pediatricians and endocrinologists to be

more easily accessed. The new center also will offer a chronic disease management center focused on providing a range of services to treat congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes, along with anticoagulation services. Imaging services that include MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammogram and bone density exams also will be available at the new outpatient care center. In addition, the center will offer physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, laboratory services and a café. “We are thrilled to announce plans for our new outpatient center,” said Mike Bowers, president of SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles. “This will provide the St. Charles community with a comprehensive medical facility focused on providing our patients with exceptional care and greater accessibility.” The outpatient center is expected to open in spring 2017. SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital is partnering with the Lawrence Group for architecture and design and Alberici Healthcare for construction on the project.

dress, flowers and cake it’s important to take time to talk about finances with your future spouse. Studies show that couples are heading to the altar later than they did in generations past. That means couples are bringing several years of life experiences to their marriage. Many people have had a few years in the workforce and may have accumulated savings or, conversely, debt. There are no one-size-fits all scenarios that work for all couples when it comes to money management, but the following are a few ways for couples to approach their finances.

Separate but equal

Some couples opt to continue on just as they had before they got married. That means maintaining separate banking accounts and pooling resources toward bills and other expenses. Maintaining separate accounts works for those who do not want to account for every purchase and want to maintain some financial freedom. However, this scenario can become problematic when couples are saving toward a larger goal, such as a vacation, home or car. Each person may have different ideas on how to save and contribute toward the goal.

Mine, yours and ours

If you decide to pool your resources, there are still a handful of ways to go about it. One way is to pool all of your assets and pay for everything out of a joint account. Another option is to maintain separate accounts but create a joint account for those larger, shared expenses. This situation may work but only if the ground rules are established right away. Decisions on how much money to put into the shared account can be stressful and it may not make money management any easier.

Combined accounts

Combined accounts used to be the norm for married couples. The “what’s mine is yours” approach may not be so easy to adopt, especially when couples spent so much time independently before the marriage. Couples who pool their resources should learn to accept each other’s spending habits and talk about budgeting and savings plans together. By Robin Daniels

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Wentzville School District hosts Project Lead the Way State Conference The Wentzville School District hosted over 1,000 educators for the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) State Conference on Nov. 2 at Timberland High School. Teachers, administrators and counselors from across Missouri and surrounding states attended sessions on PLTW teaching fundamentals and collaborated on ways to engage more students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In addition, educators learned strategic ways to promote PLTW and create corporate partPhoto courtesy Wentzville School District nerships within their communities The Wentzville School District hosted over 1,000 educators for the Project Lead the Way to ultimately benefit students. (PLTW) State Conference on Nov. 2 at Timberland High School. “This was a great opportunity for the WSD to showcase our facilities PLTW is a nonprofit organization that proand our commitment to STEM initiatives,” said vides a transformative learning experience for Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “PLTW pro- K-12 students and teachers through hands-on grams provide our students with career exposure activities, projects, and problems reflective of and preparation in high demanding global fields real-world scenarios and careers. The Wentzville as well as connections with mentors and commu- School District has offered PLTW courses since nity members. It’s vital that our students have 2007 and currently offers all three strands (enaccess to PLTW classes so they can develop the gineering, biomedical and computer science). critical thinking and problem solving skills that The WSD high schools have all received PLTW will enable them to be tomorrow’s leaders.” National Certification and two master teachers, Dr. Vince Bertram, President and CEO of Meghan Aydelott and Ashley Gregory, have been PLTW, gave the keynote address at the con- recognized as Outstanding PLTW teachers at the ference. Dr. Bertram is a highly sought-after state level. speaker and has addressed national and interStudies show that students who participate in national audiences on the issues of STEM edu- PLTW programs have a better understanding of cation, workforce, and the economy. In 2014 he math and science concepts and are more likely to was appointed by the U.S. Department of State to pursue STEM-related majors and careers. More serve as the education expert for its United States than 8,000 schools across the United States offer Speaker and Specialist Program. PLTW curriculum.

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Movie

“The Hunger Games”

By Steve Bryan

Saying goodbye Although the Thanksgiving holidays are a time of celebration, this year it also is a time for saying goodbye. After three-and-a-half years, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” closes out its franchise with the most explosive chapter in the story. The sharply-drawn characters made the books difficult to put down, and the performers chosen to play them on screen are equally compelling. Has there ever been a heroine quite like Katniss Everdeen? In the original “Hunger Games” novel, author Suzanne Collins introduced readers to this extraordinary young woman. Living in Panem, a country divided into districts, Katniss hunts and traps animals to feed her family. She’s strong, independent and helps care for her sister Primrose. Katniss and her sister are, unfortunately, eligible for the Hunger Games, an annual televised event in Panem. Each district must send one boy and one girl to battle to the death. Only one contestant can emerge as the victor of the games. After Primrose is selected from their district, Katniss volunteers to take her place. It’s hard to imagine anyone but Jennifer Lawrence playing this iconic role in the movies. In 2010, she captivated audiences as Ree, a girl living in the Ozark Mountains looking for her missing father in “Winter’s Bone.” Lawrence’s performance in this film earned her an Academy Award nomination and put her on the path to stardom. “The Hunger Games” also made Elizabeth Banks more of a household name. Though she recently hosted a well-received edition of “Saturday Night Live,” she previously had been known

for such supporting roles as Betty Brant in the “Spider-Man” movies and the very efficient Charlene in “Fred Claus.” Her “Hunger Games” performance as the style-conscious Effie Trinket, however, gave her a real career boost. A successful TV and movie actor, Woody Harrelson makes an intriguing Haymitch Abernathy, the former Hunger Games champion turned mentor. Harrelson has played dozens of memorable roles in movies, including a conspiracy theorist in the explosive “2012” and a murderer in “Natural Born Killers.” His upcoming projects include “War for the Planet of the Apes” and the title role in “LBJ.” Before “The Hunger Games” came along, Josh Hutcherson had already established himself as a solid actor. He starred opposite Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall in the soccer comedy “Kicking & Screaming” and played Robin Williams’ son in “RV.” Throughout the “Hunger Games” movies, Hutcherson stood out as Peeta, the young man who would do anything to save Katniss. It’s been a wild cinematic ride for “The Hunger Games.” Though the cast will continue to make great movies, this franchise has really made its mark at the movies. 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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River City Rascal player heading to the majors The team’s third baseman and the 2015 Frontier League Most Valuable Player, Taylor Ard, had his contract purchased by the Miami Marlins organization. This is the second time in as many years that Ard has drawn interest from a MLB club after being signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks organization in 2014. Ard played in all 96 of the Rascals games in 2015 and helped lead the club to their second consecutive Frontier League Championship appearance. *Have fun Guns N Hoses benefit set The boxing event taking place Wednesday, Nov. 25 benefits The BackStoppers. There will be 15 three-round bouts of boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) matches between police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel from Missouri and Illinois. Both male and female fighters are scheduled. Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. *Super fundraiser Two Lion wrestlers win titles at Joe Parisi open The day-long Joe Parisi Open that hosted 634 total wrestlers came to a close as the Lindenwood Lions stood out with seven wrestlers placing including two winners on Saturday. Daniel Swan, freshman, claimed the 125-class title while the 165-class belonged to sophomore Kyle Jolas. Both competed in the Black Division that consisted of freshmen and sophomores. Two Lions placed in the Gold Division that was open to anyone. *Thanks to Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Lindenwood Professional indoor soccer Friday Our hometown St. Louis Ambush takes on the Missouri Comets at the Family Arena this Friday, Nov. 27 at

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Sports 7:05 p.m. The Ambush is looking to pick up their first victory after two losses early in the 2015/16 campaign where as the Comets have won all four of their games. The next home game is Dec. 12 at 7:05 when the Ambush take on the Tacoma Stars. Go to www.StLouisAmbush.com for all the details. *Kickin’ good time with lots of excitement Rams give game to Baltimore Ravens With first-string quarterback Nick Foles on the bench, backup Case Keenum had an opportunity to shine…. that didn’t happen. At one stretch he threw seven incomplete passes in a row. He hit his head hard on the ground by a sack near the end of the game when the score was tied. A few plays later he was part of a fumble that gave the Ravens the ball and they converted a field goal to win the game 16-13. He probably suffered a concussion, as he looked very groggy. A few highlights: • Running back Todd Gurley led the team in rushing with 25 attempts for 66 yards with one rushing touchdown; he has recorded a rushing touchdown in five consecutive games-last time a Ram’s running back had a rushing touchdown in at least five consecutive games was Marshall Faulk in 2002. • Quarterback Case Keenum completed 12-of26 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown to tight end Lance Kendricks. • Defensive tackle Aaron Donald led the team in tackles with 10 (four solo). *On to the Cincinnati Bengals’ house

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hen the house is filled with the sweet smell of cinnamon, it’s a sure sign the holidays have arrived. This signature flavor of the season can add warmth and nostalgia to everything from traditional baked goods to vegetable sides and cocktails. “Everyone loves cinnamon in classic desserts like apple pie, but this spice is so versatile, it can be used in countless sweet and savory dishes,” said Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens. “For the perfect seasonal side dish, you can toss carrots cooked in a slow cooker with a cinnamon-sugar glaze. Or, add cinnamon sticks to a festive drink, like holiday sangria.” Try these recipes to showcase that pure cinnamon flavor from cocktail hour to dessert. For more recipes and tips, check out McCormick.com.

Spiced Cranberry Sangria

Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients: 1 orange 16 whole cloves 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet white wine, such as Moscato or Riesling 3 cups cranberry juice

1 cup fresh cranberries 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Directions: Cut orange into 8 wedges. Press 2 cloves into each wedge. Set aside. Mix wine, cranberry juice, cranberries, liqueur, cinnamon sticks and vanilla in large pitcher until well blended. Add orange wedges. Refrigerate 3 hours or until ready to serve. Serve in ice-filled glasses, if desired. Tip: If transporting Spiced Cranberry Sangria to a party, prepare recipe without adding the wine. Take the spiced cranberry juice in a clean, portable tightly covered beverage container leaving enough room for the wine. Then pour the bottle of wine into the container at the party. Serve and enjoy!

Caramel Apple Slab Pie Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Servings: 16

Ingredients: 2 packages (14.1 ounces each) refrigerated pie crusts (4 crusts), divided 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 8 cups thinly sliced and peeled Honey Crisp apples (about 8 apples) 1 cup caramel topping, divided Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring crusts to room temperature according to package directions. Unroll pie crusts. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch glass baking dish with 2 pie crusts. Press seams of overlapping crusts in middle of baking dish together to seal. Mix sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in large

bowl. Add apples; toss to coat well. Spoon into pie crust. Drizzle with 3/4 cup caramel topping. Top with remaining 2 crusts. Pinch edges of top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut small slits in top crust. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup caramel topping to serve.

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November 25, 2015 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com EVENTS Nov. 28-29: Scenes of the Nativity Free Scenes of the Nativity Thanksgiving Weekend Display will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, School Cafeteria in Cottleville More than 300 Nativity Scenes will be on display between noon and 7 p.m. on Nov. 28th. and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Nov. 29. There will also be a parent/children’s room where you and your child can do a Nativity craft, hear the Nativity story read to them and enjoy other crafts, along with a photo area where you can dress up in costume as characters in the Nativity story and have your pictures taken. For more information please call Judy at 636-447-4768 or Mary Jo at 636-294-9710. Dec. 4: Choir Concert “The Stories of Christmas” presented by Choral Arts Singers at Zion UCC, 725 Main St., Troy at 7:30 p.m.

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mo.us/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch. asp. Center recreation complex. Dec. 6: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony A free Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Everyone is welcome to attend this ceremony marking the 74th anniversary of the attack on the American fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ veterans-memorial-walk. Dec. 6: Choir service Zion Lutheran Church and School at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles invites the public to the 20th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with scripture and song as performed by Zion’s own children and adult choirs, handbell ensembles, and instrumentalists. Pre-service music begins at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 6: Christmas house tour Visit beautifully decorated New Town homes at the New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour from 1 – 5 p.m. Tickets ($10 cash only) may be purchased in advance at Marsala’s Market in New Town or the day of the tour at the Town Hall located at 3300 Rue Royale Street. All proceeds benefit local food pantries. Dec. 8: Christmas concert Free Christmas concert by the 50 piece After Hours Community Band at 7:30 p.m. at Harvest Ridge Elementary School at 1220 Harvest Ridge Drive in St Charles. Children are Welcome. For more information call 636-294-9710. Dec. 8: Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll Carolers will fill the air with music as you and your family walk through the Celebration of Lights display from 6 – 9 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000

Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is $3 for ages 3 and older. This year, avoid waiting in line by purchasing admission wristbands in advance for each member of your party. Wristbands will be sold Monday – Friday, Nov.16 – Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive (across the street from Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center). Santa will be receiving young visitors, vendors will be selling hot chocolate, cookies and holiday gifts, and, at 7:25 p.m., fireworks will burst over Lake Whetzel. No vehicles or horse-drawn rides will be allowed in the park on this special night for pedestrians, only. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at the First Baptist Church, 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway, and O’Fallon Christian Church, 9380 Veterans Memorial Parkway. For more information contact 636-379-5614 or visit www. ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights. Dec. 11: Christmas concert Return to Vegas in its heyday when Dean Christopher will pay tribute to those performers while bringing a unique holiday twist to St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre located in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall at 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. The show begins at 7 p.m. at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Tickets are $13 in advance and $18 at the door. To order tickets, or for more information, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. Dec. 11: Parent’s Night Out Life Church of St. Peters at 8134 Mexico Road is hosting a free Parents’ Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is for children ages 3 (potty trained) to 11 and includes crafts, cookie decorating, snacks, games, a birthday party for Jesus and movie time. Reservations are appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to kidslifechurchstpeters@gmail.com or text 636-497-6469. Dec. 12: Santa’s Workshop Santa is bringing his workshop to town

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 25, 2015 to help kids make a special holiday craft. Register with your credit card by calling staff at 636-474-2732 or in person at the Renaud Spirit Center in the Civic Annex at 410 East Elm Street (off Sonderen) in O’Fallon. Choose one of three half-hour sessions at Santa’s Workshop: 9 – 9:30 a.m. - program number 45073; 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. program number 45074; or 10:30 – 11 a.m. - program number 45075. Cost is $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents. For more information contact 636-474-2732 or visit https://econnect. ofallon.mo.us/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp. Dec. 12-13: Christmas resale and cookie walk St. Robert Ladies Council hosts a Christmas Resale and Cookie Walk on Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring used Christmas items, homemade cookies, candy and breads at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at intersection of S. Hwy. 94 and Sherman Drive). For more information contact Martha at 636-441-4609 or Cathy at 636-723-0436. Dec. 17: Charity event Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, providers of Venue Management to the St. Charles Convention Center, is now accepting donations for distribution at their Helping Hands for the Holidays charity event hosted at the St. Charles Convention Center from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Requested items include personal care items and winter clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the St. Charles Convention Center administration office on the upper level Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. now through Dec. 14. A holiday dinner buffet, carolers, photos with Santa, children’s activity area, personal care packets, winter clothing giveaway, and more are available to in-need attendees. This year, the St. Charles Convention Center is preparing to serve 1,800 people in need. Donations collected will be distributed at the Helping Hands for the Holidays event on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP is not required to attend. For questions, please call 633-669-3000. Dec. 18-20: Theater performance Young People’s Theatre will perform “Scrooge!” Dec. 18-20 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19, and 2 p.m. Dec. 19-20. For more information or tickets, call 636-922-8233, or visit stchastickets.com.

is provided by the city of O’Fallon in partnership with Midwest Recycling Center. For more information contact: 636-272-0477 or ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ bulk-waste. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind (SCCCB) meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947. 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Mondays: Chronic pain support group American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Li-

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Dec. 12: Free electronics and appliance recycling event Not just for residents – everyone is welcome to bring just about any item with an electric cord or that uses a battery to this free electronics and appliance recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at T.R. Hughes Ballpark west parking lot (off Tom Ginnever Avenue) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Acceptable items for the drop-off include household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRT monitors), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (which must have gas and oil removed) and LED/LCD TVs. One CRT-TV (cathode ray tube) per vehicle can be dropped off at no charge. Please do not bring smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. This free service

brary in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only). Third Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com. Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

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Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

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Mother Nature is a tough lady, redux In view of recent unnaturally natural disasters, I’ll repeat experts’ propitious tips to survive them. For instance, surviving tornados requires one to have a basement. One must grab the babies, scramble down the basement steps and hide under a heavy table or work bench while a tornado blows the house into the Land of Oz. I remain unclear on the rules for being stuck under heavy debris while the broken plumbing turns said basement into a swimming pool. Shelter is seldom available from tornados when you’re out and about, so I assume it means you buy a house with a basement and stay home a lot. If a tornado approaches while you’re driving, I’m told you should abandon the vehicle and dive into a ditch or, if one isn’t available, its the old standard gag of bending over, putting your head between your legs and.... The list of safety measures for potential disasters varies with the disasters. Many people caught out in a storm seek shelter under a handy tree to stay dry, which seldom works, but if lightening strikes the tree, it won’t matter. Experts advise staying out in the open. It appears to this skeptic that lightening would have a better chance of using you for a ground rod. But what do I know. The truth is, one is seldom safe if Mother Nature decides to show us mortals what “catastrophe” means. The disaster I fear the most is the earthquake of earthquakes that experts have been predicting ever since someone started paying them to do it. I’m referring to the Midwestern version that would make California quakes seem like good vibrations. The New Madrid fault is surrounded by bed rock in all directions, meaning that the vibrations set off by 8+ on the Richter scale won’t have much in the way of soft places to soak it up. This means

the Midwest will be history. Hiding in a basement or diving into a handy ditch won’t help. If we’re at home, the experts tell us to stand in a doorway. I assume they mean this is the sturdier part of a house that’s shaking itself to smithereens. If you’re out in the open, avoid overhead power lines lest they snap and turn you into a pile of soot. If you’re in a car, get out quick before the ground opens up and swallows it. What you do while the earth ripples under your feet is a bit vague. Stay away from tall buildings to avoid pieces of them falling on you. It isn’t mentioned what to do if you’re on the thirtieth floor. I’d advise avoiding the elevators and praying a lot. The quake I fear the most is the big one that happens at night when it’s ten below zero. Movie earthquakes never happen in bad weather. When all is said and done, there are really not many choices to offset bodily harm when Mother Nature goes ballistic. Floods, lightening, wind, heat, cold, snow, ice, tornadoes and hurricanes are bad enough. But in the case of major earthquakes we may discover what ants feel like when an aardvark digs up their anthill. The only sure way to avoid being a victim is move someplace else. I have no idea where. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News. Editor’s note: Joe Morice is currently recovering from illness and has taken some time off. Until his return we will run some of Joe’s favorite columns.