July 13, 2011
Vol 13 No 28
November 25, 2015
A run even a Grinch can love Around Town
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Holiday Guide
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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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WSD Holiday Assistance
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
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