November 8, 2023
From St. Charles to Israel
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Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 Moore On Life & Crossword. Pg. F-2 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F3 /F-4 Photo courtesy Lemon Sunshine Photography Rabbi Chaim Landa and Bassy Landa, directors of the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, share a l’chaim toast with guests at a kosher benefit event for Israel at Novellus restaurant in St. Charles. Thanks to the generosity of Novellus and its co-owner, Bob Afholder, more than 16,000 meals will be delivered to displaced families in Israel as a result of this local fundraiser.
As war rages in Israel, St. Charles County residents rally to support those affected by the violent conflict half-a-world away By Brett Auten With the headlines from Israel rattling all four corners of the globe, a St. Charles restaurant stepped up in a way it knew how. Neither Bob Affholder or Joe Ancmon are Jewish, but for one night on Oct. 25, they transformed Novellus, located at 201 Main Street, into a kosher restaurant. Novellus, a non-kosher brunch spot, featured kosher food for the day, including rib eye steak and Israeli-style sides, with all proceeds and donations going directly to Colel Chabad, Israel’s leading food security non-government
organization, which is delivering 10,000 meals a day to the displaced and the needy. It had been a particularly tough week for Rabbi Chaim Landa, who together with his wife, Bassy, directs the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County. Affholder told Landa that he wanted to be there for the people of Israel and show my support for the Jewish people everywhere, now, in their time of need. When Affholder saw the images and videos on TV, he knew he couldn’t sit by and thus, a “Support for Israel” night was born. “It really uplifted me,” Landa said. “I was able to ride that wave as I continued to hear
the horrific news. It was a real moment of light and a reminder that there are a lot of good people out there. The energy in the room that night was powerful.” The goal is still to raise $100,000 or more with Affholder matching dollar for dollar up to $50,000 for the Israeli families whose lives have been uprooted and are sheltering in place, many without a source of income. As of last week, they had raised over $88,000 and have provided over 16,000 meals. Landa called what Novellus did beyond touching. The process of koshering a restaurant is not a simple one, and it’s very unusual See ‘ISRAEL’ page 2
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2 Around Town November 8, 2023 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com ‘ISRAEL’ from cover for a business to do it just for a day, which made it all the more meaningful. Koshering a commercial kitchen not only involves removing all non-kosher ingredients from menu items, but all dishes, cooking utensils, ovens and metal surfaces must undergo a process of deep cleaning and heat-treatment to remove all traces of previous non-kosher foods. The Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis, the local kosher certification organization, lent its full support and resources to the project and en-
sured that the restaurant was kosher to the highest standard for the benefit event. “That process and planning and commitment was very powerful,” Landa said. The war between Israel and the militant group Hamas hit the 30-day mark on Sunday. Fighting began Oct. 7 with a strike by Hamas on Israel that claimed the lives of more than 1,400 people and saw 242 people taken hostage, according to the Associated Press. The AP reports the Palestinian death toll
Conservation Corner: Fly-by-night birds During November the sun’s rule gives way, and the darkness of night claims more and more hours of life’s daily cycle. Listen carefully in that darkness, and overhead it might sound like someone is laughing at you. A group of giggling children perhaps? What you might actually be hearing is a flock of greater white-fronted geese. They are one of many species of fly-by-night birds. In daylight, you’d see the upper parts of the greater white-fronted goose are mostly gray or brownish gray and sport black horizontal streaks or splotches. Its legs and bill are pinkish orange. The goose’s calls can be described as yodeling, yelping, or laughing. These birds are not too common in Missouri, appearing mainly along the state’s western edge, and in sporadic patches throughout, including the St. Louis area. You’re most likely to encounter greater white-fronted geese in marshes, ponds, and lakes, especially if there’s plenty of aquatic vegetation. They can sometimes even be seen in crop fields and pastures looking for grains and roots to eat. It’s also common to find greater white fronted geese mixing with other fellow goose species, like their cousins Canada and snow geese. The greater white-fronted geese that find their way through the Show-Me-State are migrating between their wintering territory in Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana, and their breeding
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range in the tundra of Canada’s northern territories and Alaska. And much of that migrating, they do at night. To be considered fly-by-night is not usually seen as a compliment in human terms, but the tactic is highly common among birds! In fact, it’s believed that the vast majority of birds – from warblers to waterfowl – choose the dark of night for their migratory trips. The sky is quite a busy place for birds after the sun goes down. But why do birds opt to make these epic journeys in darkness? Just like humans learned thousands of years ago to navigate the sea by using the stars, birds learned the same trick long before that. As they did for ancient mariners, the stars and the moon provide references that point the way for birds through journeys that span thousands of miles. To guide them, the avian travelers rely on instinct as their internal “sextant.”
as of Sunday had reached 9,700, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. Shows of support for Palestinians in Gaza continued over the weekend throughout the region, as supporters of Israel also met at a separate event for a rally and silent prayer to show solidarity with the people of that nation. A march for Palestinians took place Sunday on the Delmar Loop to call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War. In St. Louis, others rallied and offered a silent prayer to show solidarity with Israel at an event in Memorial Park.
By Dan Zarlenga Flying such long distances requires a lot of energy, and the cooler air temperatures of night reduce the danger of the birds overheating during this intense activity. They can also go further without needing to stop and cool down. Nighttime tends to bring more stable atmosphere with less turbulent air, making it easier for migrating birds to maintain a steady course. Finally, the concealing darkness of night likely makes birds safer from predators. They can concentrate more on travelling without the inconvenience of being eaten, which would certainly ruin the trip! Even though the hours of daylight are becoming precious few this time of year, birds like the greater white-fronted geese find a way to make every hour of life’s daily cycle count. Being “fly-by-night” isn’t a bad thing at all, but rather another example of nature’s marvelous adaptations. Dan Zarlenga is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Media Specialist for the St. Louis Region, where he’s served since 2008. He likes to dabble in nature photography, hiking, exploring Missouri and its night skies, and occasionally backpacking and kayaking.
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Trojans down Jags in districts Fort Zumwalt West’s Jackson Viers (53) and Peyton Rasmussen (14) team up for a tackle in Friday’s district contest at Troy Buchanan. The score was much closer the second time around as the Jaguars fell 21-14 to the Trojans. The loss ended the season for Zumwalt West, which ended the year with a 5-5 record. The Jags had previously lost 49-0 to the Trojans on Oct. 13. Troy advances to this Friday’s district championship game at Columbia Rock Bridge.
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New mountain bike trails now open in St. Charles County A new heart-pounding series of downhill bike trails are now open at Matson Hill Park in St. Charles County. The mountain bike-only trails “Black Powder Run,” “Boone’s Burl” and “Judgement Tree” are open to the public and feature drops, jumps, tight turns, and rocky terrain that will challenge intermediate and advanced trail riders. The new trails are accessed from the park’s Stub Road trailhead, located at 3576 Stub Road in Defiance. Matson Hill Park has long been known as a destination for mountain biking because of its location
in the rolling hills of western St. Charles County. However, these are the first trails in the county that offer one-way downhill courses dedicated solely to mountain bikes. The new trails were developed in partnership between the St. Charles County Parks Department and Gateway Off-Road Cyclists. Riders are strongly recommended to scout each trail multiple times before riding at full speed. A full-suspension bike with a dropper post, full-face helmet, and protective pads are also strongly advised. These trails are not recommended for beginning riders or unsupervised children.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 4: Fundraiser dance
Ladies Knights of Columbus (Dardenne Prairie) fundraiser dance will take place at 2199 Post Rd. in Dardenne Prairie from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Proceeds support the Volunteers of Medicine, St. Vincent DePaul and other charitable ventures. Tickets are $20 including snacks, draft beer, soda and bottled water. For tickets call Shirley Boyer at 315-795-5577.
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Nov. 17: Holiday bazaar
Immanuel Lutheran Church Wentzville Women in Mission will host a Holiday Bazaar from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church at 632 East Hwy. N. in Wentzville. The event will feature homemade holiday decorations, ornaments, holiday gift ideas and much more. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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St. Peters nonprofit changing the culture of gymnastics In gymnastics, barked orders and harsh criticism is what many kids experience, especially those on competitive teams. Many coaches think that’s what’s needed in order to teach discipline in the sport and win at competition. Dreamflight Theatrical Gymnastics, Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Academy in St. Peters, follows a different philosophy – the gymnasts, the joy of the sport, and the lessons learned thereof, come first. “No one should ever have to tell their child, ‘Sorry, you can’t do gymnastics, because we can’t afford it.’” says Head Coach Matthew Morrese. At Dreamflight, class rates for recreation and team are affordable; many additional charges parents are confronted with at other gyms are simply nonexistent. For example, line items on team like music mixing, floor choreography and “coach’s fees” for meets are not charged. Morrese also says, “The moment you yell at a kid, the kid’s no longer listening. That ‘old school’ philosophy isn’t healthy for most.” At Dreamflight, the coach
Submitted photo (From left) Dreamflight Team members Kamiko McAfee, Julianna Whelchel, Eliza Martin, Shannon Wilkinson, Amelia Goughenour and Aria Malcom.
communicates with respect, and doesn’t treat the gymnast as another robot needing to be perfected. And while winning trophies is wonderful, a gymnast’s pride in her performance is far more important. The most influential competition she will ever have is the one she has within herself. Within that self is an individual, and at Dreamflight that individual is accepted – her likes, her dislikes, her motivations, her fears, and the
gym supports their lives and interests outside of gymnastics. This philosophy works – see their reviews, their socials, and the head coach’s experience in utilizing this method in California before returning to St. Louis. Twice a year, Dreamflight produces a theatrical recital uniting all of its divisions into one unique Theatrical Gymnastics performance.
St. Charles License Office contract up for bid The Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the upcoming
Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in St. Charles, located at 2499 Raymond Drive. Bids must be submitted by Nov. 21. For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at https://missouribuys. mo.gov/. Interested groups or individuals who wish to bid to operate the St. Charles License Office
must have an active Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and must submit the proposal under the legal entity name for which the FEIN was assigned. The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the Office of Administration, is posting an RFP for the St. Charles License Office contract, since the current contract is close to expiring. Interested bidders have approximately 10 business days to submit
their proposal for the operation of the license office in the competitive bid process, as outlined in the RFP. A scheduled tour of the current location may be requested by emailing the procurement contact listed on MissouriBUYS. Proposals will be evaluated on items as outlined in the RFP. All of the proposals will be evaluated by a review team at the Department of Revenue, and the proposal that scores best in the areas outlined in the RFP will be selected to operate the office. License offices are operated by independent contractors and are overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process.
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RECIPE: Start your day strong with this strawberry oatmeal smoothie
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aking a delicious oatmeal smoothie has never been easier. Just six ingredients and a blender is all you need to make the perfect fruit-smoothie at home. Deliciously sweet and creamy this strawberry oatmeal smoothie makes for a healthy and filling breakfast or snack.
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Directions: Use blender to grind up oats. Add soy milk, strawberries, banana, vanilla extract and sugar then blend until smooth. Pour and serve.
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Remembering Matthew Perry
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Movie: By Steve Bryan
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.
n 1987, “Boys Will Be Boys,” a new sitcom, debuted on the Fox network. Actor Kiel Martin played Charles Russell, a man who died and, after being evaluated by Saint Peter (Joseph Maher), was deemed “too good for hell, but not good enough for heaven.” Russell was sent back to earth to help Chazz (Matthew Perry), his younger self, become a kinder, more compassionate person while making better life choices. After the ratings came in, however, Fox retooled the series to become “Boys Will Be Boys.” Chazz and his friend Francis “Booch” Lottabucci (William Gallo) then became the main characters. Matthew Perry passed away on Oct. 28, at the age of 54. Perry was a familiar face on television for his portrayal of Chandler Bing, one of the ensemble characters in the wildly popular NBC sitcom “Friends.” In earlier years, he made appearances in the Scott Baio sitcom “Charles in Charge” as well as Ricky Schroder’s “Silver Spoons.” Perry also appeared in three episodes of “Growing Pains” playing Sandy, the boyfriend of Carol Seaver (Tracey Gold) who died from injuries suffered during an automobile crash. Perry also was a regular on the CBS sitcom “Sydney” in which he played the younger brother of Valerie Bertinelli’s character. If things worked out differently, though,
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Matthew Perry could have become the wealthiest baggage handler in the world. Perry starred in the pilot for “L.A.X. 2194,” a series about airport baggage handlers in the future. At the time he was filming the pilot, the producers of “Friends” wanted him to play Chandler Bing, the character he would play during the run of the series. During the early seasons of “Friends,”
Perry also starred in the cinematic drama “Fools Rush In.” He played Alex Whitman, a real estate developer who had a one-night stand with Isabel Fuentes (Salma Hayek). Arguably, Matthew Perry’s best work was on display in 2000’s “The Whole Nine Yards.” He played dentist Nick “Oz” Oseransky, a dentist in an unsatisfying marriage. Bruce Willis played Jimmy “The Tulip” Tudeski, a mob hitman who became an informant. Playing opposite Willis, Matthew Perry did a fantastic job in his role. In 2004, Willis and Perry reprised their roles in “The Whole Ten Yards,” a sequel in which Nick owned his own dental practice. Unfortunately, the sequel didn’t have the sense of humor that made the first film so successful. After his time on “Friends,” Matthew Perry starred in intriguing projects such as “The Ron Clark Story,” a television film in which Perry played an idealistic teacher who left his hometown to teach in a New York public school. Perry and Chris Farley even teamed up for the 1998 comedy “Almost Heroes,” which was directed by Christopher Guest. The two actors played Edwards and Hunt, two explorers trying to beat Lewis and Clark to the Pacific Ocean. Matthew Perry made us both laugh and cry with his performances. It’s always sad when someone as young as Perry passes away at a young age. He will be missed.
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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.
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ell, those silly airlines are at it again trying to incite riots. This time they’re going to allow passengers with window seats to board first. It’s already a nightmare trying to get passengers on. Every group from those with ingrown toenails to passengers with their emotional support unicorns get to enter before everyone else. Now they’ve divided us further with specialty seat placements. Rumor says it’s to speed up boarding time and will save all of two minutes. This won’t go over well. Announcement: “Those with window seats may now board.” A three-year-old with a window seat is split up from his parents and ushered onto the plane. Howls and demonic screams fill the fuselage. Announcement: “All middle and aisle seats may board.” No one can hear the intercom because of the screeching coming from the plane. The flight attendant waves her hand to the crowd and pantomimes for all others to grab their bags and get on board. Inside the toddler is still shrieking and climbing under the seats trying to escape. The mood is already unpleasant since the window passengers have taken all the good overhead luggage compartments. Few spaces are available and the ones left are spread out and not above the seating areas. People begin shifting luggage which causes the window seaters to get miffed. “Hey, just what do you think you’re doing with my bag?!” a lady snaps. “I’m moving it down so my bag will fit,” barks a man. “Oh no, I have seniority because I am a window seater. You are just a lowly middle seater who has no rights. So, take your unauthorized oversized bag and stuff it somewhere else. And if I wasn’t a
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In the hot seat lady, I’d tell you exactly where to stuff it.” Soon there is mayhem. Someone has taken the shrieking toddler and crammed it into an overhead bin. It has stifled the screaming, but enraged the mother. “How dare you stuff my child into that bin!” she roars. The child is then replaced with the perpetrator. Somehow the mother has managed to cram the man as well as his oversized bag into the small space. The result is a call for the SWAT team, a lawsuit for child endangerment, a cancelled flight and a loss of the two minutes that were supposed to be saved. Score: Toddler – 1, Airline – 0. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.
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Park 52. Wood-shaping tool 53. Morays, pl. 55. One little piggy 57. *A telescope was named in his honor 60. *Primatologist and world's foremost expert on chimpanzees 64. Popular snorkeler's attraction 65. Have a cold 67. Sphere in Las Vegas, e.g. 68. Pond buildup 69. To and ____ 70. Gives off 71. Goes with a rod 72. Small dog's bark 73. Tears down DOWN 1. Take into custody 2. On a deck? 3. So-so 4. a.k.a. tent caterpillar or lappet moth 5. Maurice of "Where the Wild Things Are" 6. Eugene O'Neill's creation 7. He had 8. Popular 70s genre 9. Witnesses 10. Hawaiian tuber 11. Similar 12. Kind of bourbon 15. P in POI 20. Out of whack 22. Cleopatra's killer,
according to legend 24. Not a full size bus 25. *V unit of electric potential named in whose honor? 26. Crosswise, on deck 27. Build temporarily (2 words) 29. *W unit of power named in whose honor? 31. Type of rich soil 32. Most populous country 33. Burn with water 34. *Synonymous with unit of frequency and a car rental company 36. Muscle quality 38. Floor plank 42. Muse of love poetry 45. The ____makers of "Pitch Perfect" 49. #53 Across, sing. 51. Vacuum cleaner, in U.K. 54. Like kale or spinach 56. Swelling of human organs 57. Golfer's destination 58. Desires 59. Ancient Semitic deity 60. Lump of stuff 61. Black tropical cuckoos 62. Guitar forerunner 63. Is it really more? 64. *Carl Benz invented the first practical modern one in the 1880s 66. Retirement plan, acr.