CNSTC: July. 4. 2012

July 4, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 27

Vol 13 No 28

MU specialist offers tips to prevent and treat heat illness

The Heat is On!

By Jesslyn Chew

IN this Issue

Even 100-degree temperatures can’t keep many children from heading outside for day camps, baseball drills, marching band practices and theatre rehearsals. A University of Missouri expert on exercise physiology says being mindful of the heat and humidity is essential to preventing heat illness during children’s summer activities.

“Heat illness is the result of the body’s inability to adjust to the increase in body temperature,” said Steve Ball, MU Extension state specialist and associate professor of nutrition and exercise physiology.

“When it’s especially hot or humid, bodies sweat more than usual, and people become dehydrated and suffer other symptoms of heat illness. This can happen with any form of physical exertion.”

Ball identifies the several incremental stages of heat illness, which if not dealt with immediately, can lead to medical complications and even death: • Heat cramps, the first sign of heat illness, are involuntary muscle spasms that can occur during or following physical exertion and generally result from an electrolyte imbalance due to perspiration and excessive loss of salts; • Heat exhaustion is a more serious state of heat illness. Its symptoms can include collapsing; excessive sweating; cold, clammy skin; normal or slightly elevated body temperature; paleness; dizziness; weak, yet rapid pulse; shallow breathing; nausea and headache; • Heat stroke, the most advanced stage of heat illness, occurs when the body is unable to cool itself. Symptoms of heat stroke can include cessation of sweating; skin that appears dry and hot; strong, rapid pulse and difficulty breathing.

People with heat cramps and heat exhaustion should drink more water, reduce the level of intensity of their activities and seek shade. Those suffering from heat stroke need immediate medical attention and can be cooled by raising their feet, removing clothing, submerging them in cold water or placing wet sheets or ice packs on them.

“Young kids are more at risk for overheating because they don’t sweat as much and produce more body heat than adults while exercising,” Ball said. “Kids also don’t recognize the early warning signs of heat illness, so it’s especially important that adults remain vigilant about watching for and reacting to symptoms early on.”

Ball says the most effective way to manage heat illness is to prevent it. He offers these suggestions: • Drink water and other fluids before, during and after activities.

• Eat water-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables.

• Be aware of the temperature and humidity so you can adjust when and how children exert themselves.

• Take frequent breaks to cool off.

The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is jointly administered by MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, College of Human Environmental Sciences and School of Medicine. In addition to his teaching and research duties, Ball is a nutrition and exercise physiology specialist for MU Extension.

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Protect Your Skin!

In addition to dangers from high temperatures, bright, sunny skies can damage your skin. Overexposure to the sun may cause severe sunburn and may lead to skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Avoiding peak periods (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) when ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest is the best way to minimize your risk. Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher on all exposed areas and continually re-apply – especially after excessive sweating or time in the pool. Sunscreen can expire within three years of purchase and should be discarded after this expiration date or if exposed to excessive temperatures.

Wear clothing like wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts and long pants for added protection. Sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays are necessary to protect your eyes from the potentially damaging effects of UV rays.

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Call for Artists to Participate in O’Fallon’s 5th Annual Art Fair A new, high-traffic location will be the setting for the O’Fallon, Missouri, 5th Annual Art Fair (formerly, the Celebration of the Creative). The fair will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63368), which also houses O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Gallery. Free admission, parking and kids’ activities will be available.

Artists are invited to apply for booth space to demonstrate their art and show and sell their paintings, photography, pottery, glass designs, textile and fabric art, jewelry, sculpture, paper arts, altered books, woodenware and other artwork. The

10 x 10 space includes a tent canopy, table and chairs. The cost per booth is $10 and the deadline to apply for space is July 31, 2012.

The Art Fair will give the public a chance to listen to live music, meet the artists and buy original art. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event is sponsored by the Cultural Arts Division of the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department. For an application or more information, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/parks /CotC.htm or contact Paula Creech at pcreech@ofallon.mo.us or 636.474.8121.

SSM St. Joseph Hospital West Clinical Nutrition Manager Recognized as a Hero of Everyday Life Most hungry children in the U.S. suffer quietly, and are unnoticed until a teacher or a doctor recognizes their “failure to thrive.” Hungry children and their families are everywhere, in every single corner of America— including Lake St. Louis, Mo. The first and most critical step to solving this problem is learning to see it. Area resident Lana Kruse not only sees how hunger affects a growing population, she voluntarily works to eliminate it. The clinical nutrition manager at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West was recognized as a Hero of Everyday Life at the 13th Annual Sodexo Foundation Dinner in Washington, D.C. As part of that recognition, Kruse will receive a $5,000 grant to the hunger-relief charity of her choice, First Step Back Home, Inc.

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Thanks to Kruse, more than $735,000 has been donated to First Step Back Home covering lodging, food, gas, phone cards, medicine and more. It has served more than 4,000 men, women and children. Kruse’s example and leadership rallied more than 600 volunteers who have logged nearly 10,000 hours for the hot meal ministry. In 2011, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder presented Lana Kruse and her husband Paul, co-founders of First Step Back Home, with the Senior Service Award and in that same year Lana received the Jane Crider Volunteer Leadership Award for advancing health care issues in the community.

Kruse is treasurer and a member of the board for First Step Back Home. In 2005 she recognized that while support for homeless women and children existed in her community, it was overburdened and did not address the needs of homeless men. The formation of First Step Back Home was designed to fill that void by providing temporary lodging in a local hotel. It later expanded to include the distribution of survival backpacks filled with a two-day supply

of nutritious, non-perishable food items and utensils.

“Lana’s dedication to fighting hunger in the homeless community is more than commendable, it’s a model for us all,” said Robert A. Stern, chair of the Sodexo Foundation. “Homeless or not—that one in five children and can go to bed hungry or spend weekends unsure about the next meal is unthinkable to Lana. It should be for all of us. We all have to roll up our sleeves and take hunger personally.”

In 2007 Kruse established an evening hot meal program every Saturday, which quickly expanded to seven days a week. Since its founding, she has trained 66 volunteer groups committed to serving homeless men, women and children. Kruse’s work has been infectious, inspiring support for her survival backpack program from colleagues at work and local businesses.

“There’s no way we can make a difference to help the homeless find work and achieve self-sufficiency if we can’t help with the basic need of hunger relief first,” say Kruse.

There are more than 16 million children living in America in homes where meals are uncertain. That’s one in five American kids at risk of hunger every day. Tragically, while 22 million kids in the U.S. are eligible for free or reducedprice meals through the National School Lunch Program, only 3 million of them are aware of or have access to existing free meal programs during weekends and school breaks. The volunteer efforts by Heroes of Everyday Life, like Kruse, help to bridge that gap.

Lana M. Kruse is one of five Heroes of Everyday Life recognized in 2012 by Sodexo Foundation. Others include: Diana L. Messett of Mt. Airy, Md., Karen A. Peloquin of Douglas, Mass., Phyll Dondis Ribakoff of Weston, Mass. and Cynthia L. Steele of Columbia, S.C. www.ricksroadsidemarket.com

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St. Peters to Host Home Energy Efficiency Workshop Fleur de Lis Garden Society the St. Peters Green Team from 7 – 8 p.m. question and answer session will follow workPlants St. Peters Rain Garden onJoin Tuesday, July 24 for a workshop presented by shop. a Department of Natural Resources Certified Home Energy Auditor. The workshop will give you information about how to make your home cooler and more energy efficient this summer. A

The workshop will be held at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. The Cultural Arts Centre is located in St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters, MO.

Citi’s 200 Acts of Kindness Bring Joy to Pediatric Patients at Progress West HealthCare Center

The Fleur de Lis Garden Society recently planted 548 mud balls at the St. Peters Rain Garden behind the South St Peters Rec-Plex.

Members, guests, Girl Scouts and parents made mud balls in January with compost, water and wildflower seed, and they were stored until planting time. Rudbeckia hirta, New England Aster and Purple Coneflower seeds were collected from members’ gardens and mixed with the compost donated by St Louis Composting, Inc. Elaine Fix, president of the Fleur de Lis Garden Society, said mud balls are similar to the mud pies children used to make, but these are the size of baseballs.

Rain gardens are miniature wetlands that reduce storm water runoff and create a wildlife habitat. Ever watch your gutter’s downspout gush during a heavy rain? The average Missouri roof shed tens of thousands of gallons of water that runs off into storm sewers already stressed by road and parking lot runoff. As a tiny wetland, a rain garden will reduce drainage and flooding problems, keep pollutants out of local storm water system and bring beauty and wildlife to the landscape.

The Fleur de Lis Garden Society holds monthly meetings, and guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org, or contact 2012 Membership Chairman Jean Davis at jkd1030@sbcglobal.net or 314.605.8563. Please RSVP. Refreshments are served.

In recognition of its 200th anniversary, Citi – located at Progress Point in St. Charles County –celebrated the milestone event by encouraging its employees to collectively perform 200 acts of kindness by June 16, the company’s official anniversary. The effort kicked off with a companywide act of kindness on June 13, when local Citi employees created a 200-tile mosaic painting for

the pediatric patients at Progress West HealthCare Center. Each mosaic tile was hand-painted by a Citi employee.

Citi employees painted the mosaic in a single day, and then framed the artwork for Progress West HealthCare Center. Once at Progress West, the mosaic painting will be installed in the reception area of the hospital’s Emergency Department.

Shipwrecked Pirate Day and Cardboard Boat Race Coming Up at O’Fallon’s Alligator’s Creek In honor of Shipwrecked Pirates Day on Sunday, July 8, Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center patrons will be treated to a treasure trove of fun and games throughout the day, highlighted by the Cardboard Boat Race from 4 – 6 p.m. The outdoor aquatic center, which will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., is located at 403 Civic Park Drive (in Civic Park), O’Fallon, Missouri 63366.

Cardboard Boat Race awards will be given for “Fastest Boat,” Best-Decorated,” and the “Titanic Award.” (For more information about the race, call 636.272.1626 or 636.474.8130.)

Alligator’s Creek has a concession stand, two

water slides, two pools, a lazy river, a water playground, zero-depth beach entry, and beach-side water play for toddlers. Daily admission for residents is $3.50 for children and seniors (65+), and $4.50 for ages 18-64. Non-resident admittance is $4.50 for children and seniors, and $5.50 for adults.

Directions: On I-70, take Exit 217 at Highway K/M (Main Street). Drive north on Main Street for about one-half mile. After crossing the railroad tracks, make an immediate left onto Civic Park Drive. Alligator’s Creek is on the right about three blocks down.

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New Payne Family Homes Community is the Height of Luxury – Indoors and Out! Buy the home; the view comes with it! That’s Payne Family Homes’ invitation to customers in The Crest over Katy Trail, the company’s newest residential offering in St. Charles County. Payne Family Homes recently purchased 15 view-packed home settings in the scenic development and will open for sales on the weekend of July 14-15.

Perched on a wooded bluff off Greens Bottom Road overlooking the Katy Trail, the neighborhood is gated for residents’ privacy and configured around two cul-desacs.

“We’re really excited to be joining Cross Homes in The Crest,” said community Sales Manager Kim McIver. “It’s a great opportunity for people to build a new home in a gorgeous community that’s so conveniently located – only about five miles from the Page Extension. And the Katy Trail is just steps away.”

The majority of Payne’s home sites back to dense stands of trees, creating a spectacular backdrop for the builder’s upscale Lifestyle design collection.

“Customers are constantly telling me they want a wooded, walk-out home site that can accommodate a three-car garage,” McIver said. “Well, that’s exactly what we’re offering here, and interest has been tremendous.”

Buyers may choose from 10 luxurious ranch, story-and-a-half, and two-story plans, providing 1627 to 3338 square feet of living space, two to four bedrooms, and an array of top-of-the-line elevations. Pricing starts from the $260s and, since all

but three of the home sites are walk-outs, the builder has made 10-foot foundations standard, allowing for an innovative “terrace” lower level.

“We’re focusing on outdoor living here,” McIver said, “and the Barcelona is a perfect example.”

The Barcelona, The Crest’s first inventory model, is a new plan just introduced to Lifestyle portfolio and expected to be under construction by mid-July.

This 1882-square-foot split-bedroom ranch has an open, free-flowing floor plan and will showcase an optional 12-foot ceiling in the great room, plus the many fashionable design elements that characterize the Lifestyle Collection.

Perhaps the most intriguing feature of the Barcelona, however, is its generously proportioned rear “courtyard,” an outdoor living area bracketed by the home’s wings and accessible from the casual dining café.

“Owners have a multitude of exciting options for this space,” McIver said. “It can be left open as a patio, covered for an outdoor kitchen, or even enclosed for a multiseason room.”

Home sales for The Crest over Katy Trail will be conducted from Payne’s nearby Tuscany community (314.220.2861), and interested prospects may register for advance VIP information by emailing kam@paynefamilyhomes.com. For additional details, please visit www.PayneFamilyHomes.com.

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Calling all artists! The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is putting out a call to all artists, amateur and professional, to participate in the 2012 Bella Arts Fest design competition.

The winning design will serve as the backdrop for the 2012 Bella Arts Fest event poster and will be used on event materials, online, and in print and video media. The winning artist is encouraged to sell the original artwork at the festival, and will be asked to autograph posters.

The winning artist will be awarded a 10’ x 10’ booth space for the festival (all work displayed in the booth must adhere to the Bella Arts Fest rules & regulations) and a complimentary one-year membership to St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre.

Applications are available online at www.stpetersmo.net with a July 13, 2012 deadline. Up to three entries by one artist will be accepted. Entry into the contest is free.

For more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net and click on the Bella Arts Fest link.

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SCC Health Offers School-Required Vaccinations To help parents and students meet immunization requirements for school attendance, the St. Charles County Division of Public Health’s Immunization Clinic will schedule vaccinations on an appointment basis or offer “Walk-In Days” in July for qualifying students in various county public school districts. Through the Vaccines for Children program, these shots are offered at no charge.

Vaccinations provided by the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment are offered in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Those eligible to participate in the Vaccines for Children program are children who: have no health insurance; are covered by Medicaid; are Native American or Alaskan Native; or have health insurance that does not cover immunizations. All those who have health insurance that includes immunizations are instructed to consult with their medical provider.

Vaccinations are offered on an appointment basis at the health department facility every weekday except Thursday. Hours are 8:30-11 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 636.949.1857.

In addition to these scheduled appointments, the Immunization Clinic will offer “Walk-In Days” that are open to students from specific districts. The dates are: • Francis Howell School District – Tuesday, July 17 (8:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

• Fort Zumwalt School District – Friday, July 20 (8:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

• Wentzville School District – Tuesday, July 24 (8:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

• Orchard Farm School District – Wednesday, July 25 (8:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

• St. Charles School District – Wednesday, July 25 (8:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

The state of Missouri requires all children to be up-to-date on required immunizations. A list of Missouri’s vaccination requirements is available at http:// health.mo.gov/living/wellness/ immunizations/schoolrequirements.php.

Students who have recently moved into St. Charles County should check with their family medical provider or the health department to find out if their shots are current. Parents with college-age children should review the school’s specific immunization requirements.

Lt. Governor Peter Kinder Presents Cheryl Moellenhoff of Dardenne Prairie with Senior Service Award Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder recently presented Cheryl Moellenhoff with the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award. She was one of 34 winners of the 2012 award.

Lt. Governor Kinder presented the award at the Community Room of the Cancer Care Building of SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. Moellenhoff was nominated by Lana Kruse and Rep. Chuck Gatschenberger of Lake St. Louis.

Since her retirement two years ago from a nursing career, Moellenhoff has volunteered 20-30 hours each week to establish and develop the new Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Lake Saint Louis.

“Cheryl Moellenhoff is a hero to the many people whose lives she has affected,” Lt. Governor Kinder said. “Her selfless service to the people of Lake Saint Louis, through her vision and dedication to bring about the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, is an inspiration to everyone who knows her.”

Missouri Reps. Gatschenberger and Kurt Bahr of O’Fallon and Sen. Scott Rupp of Wentzville joined Kruse and Kinder at the presentation.

In her nomination, Kruse cited Moellenhoff ’s extensive healthcare experience has been invaluable for the Lake Saint Louis clinic.

“Cheryl’s vision for a compassionate, caring ministry has been realized because of her dedication and diligence,” Kruse said. “Her excellent nursing administration skills and extensive network of clinical connections in the medical field have resulted in a highly functioning volunteer clinic that is meeting the needs of more than 700 uninsured adults in our region.”

Due to a record number of nominations, Kinder this year expanded his Senior Service Award, naming 34 winners representing the state’s 34 Senatorial Districts. Moellenhoff won the award in the 2nd District.

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Blood Drives Scheduled for July The American Red Cross will hold three local blood drives in the month of July.

Drives will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18 at Troy Movie House; from 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 at the VFW Hall in Troy; and from 2 – 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Old Monroe. To make an appointment call 1.800.RED.CROSS or go online at redcrossblood.org.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Lincoln County walkers will go around the clock to fight cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Lincoln County. This celebration of life brings the numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer together in an effort to fight back.

Teams will gather at Clont’s Field in Troy overnight to join the fight against cancer from 6 p.m. on Aug. 3 until 6 a.m. on Aug. 4.

For information about how to form a team or become involved go to RelayForLife.org or call the local society office at 314.286.8183.

For more information about cancer, call the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour help-line at 1.800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org.

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MASH Camp to be Held by Lincoln County Medical Center Missouri AHEC Science & Health (MASH) Camp is designed for middle school students with and interest in health care. The Troy camp will take place on the campuses of Lincoln County Medical Center beginning July 24. Camp is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Tuition is $30 per child.

Students will participate in chemistry workshops, scrub and computer labs. They will also tour hospital and participate in several healthcare career activities. An important goal of camp

is to teach the campers the value of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by choosing healthy foods and staying active so they may have the potential to excel in all aspects of their lives To be registered parents must submit an application packet and pay tuition in full. Scholarships are available for families in need. Contact NEMO AHEC at 1.877.303.2938 to obtain a packet and specify TROY MASH CAMP in your request.

MoDOT Reminds Drivers About Bridge Closure MoDOT wants to remind drivers that the second bridge on US 54, located between Bowling Green and Louisiana, is closed to traffic for replacement of the bridge just west of Route UU at the North Fork of Noix Creek.

The bridge replacement began in mid-June, and officials said the work should take approximately 40 working days, reopening the first week of August. Each bridge will be replaced with a new 44foot wide bridge.

Message boards have been set up in advance of the closure along major routes to alert motorists local businesses are open. Commercial vehicles to and from Illinois are being encouraged to cross

Mississippi River at I-72 in Hannibal. Commercial vehicles are encouraged to use detours over MO 79 south, Route B west and US 61 north or south.

Commercial Vehicle Detour Map. Local and tourism traffic are encouraged to use US 54, Route UU, and US 61 north or south for a detour. Local and Tourism Detour Map. Route D south of Louisiana is currently closed for another bridge replacement and is expected to open June 27.

For more information about these bridges or others in the Safe & Sound Bridge Program, contact the MoDOT’s Customer Service Center tollfree at 1.888.ASK MoDOT (275.6636). You can also visit modot.mo.gov/northeast.

Ameren Missouri Reminds Customers: Safety First, Check on Neighbors as Summer Begins As the heat scorches the region, Ameren Missouri is advising customers to stay safe and check on those who may need help in the extreme heat.

Ameren Missouri wants customers to know that running an air conditioner can cost as little as one dollar a day. Cost shouldn’t discourage anyone from keeping cool and safe during these extreme conditions. For customers needing assistance, Dollar More and other energy assistance programs are available.

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United Way has opened cooling centers throughout the St. Louis region for anyone needing to escape the heat. To find a cooling center location or to learn about energy assistance programs, call United Way at 2.1.1 or 1.800.427.4626.

Here are some tips for homes without air conditioning or people working outdoors: During the heat of the day, avoid activities that would add heat and humidity to a home, like drying clothes or using your dishwasher. For maximum efficiency and comfort, fans should be positioned to blow air out of the house during daylight hours and pull cooler air into the house after dark. For a window fan to work properly there should always be another window open in the area the fan is meant to ventilate. Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated, even if you aren’t thirsty. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, lightcolored clothing to help stay cool.

Watch for signs of heat-related illness: difficulty breathing, dizziness or fainting, excessive sweating, headaches, confusion, nausea. If you suspect someone has a heat-related illness, have them lie down in a cool place, give them sips of cool water and call for help. Think cool and stay relaxed. Remaining calm in times of stress can help moderate your body temperature.

To help customers manage their energy bills and avoid the peaks of the summer cooling season, Ameren Missouri offers Budget Billing, a program that allows customers to pay a set amount each month. Enrollment is free. Customers can learn more at AmerenMissouri.com.

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Brown and Crouppen - Ronald A. Brown, Attorney at Law, celebrated the grand opening the St. Charles location of Brown and Crouppen with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 30. Attending the ribbon cutting were members of the Brown and Crouppen practice, employees, city officials, Ambassadors and Board Members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Brown and Crouppen is located at 1361 Bass Pro Drive in St. Charles. For more information please call 1.800.536.4357.

Mr. Lucky’s - Brittney Martignoni, owner of Mr. Lucky’s, celebrated the grand opening of her new restaurant with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 7.

Joining Brittney were her employees, Ambassadors and Board Members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Lucky’s is located at 3603 N. St. Peters Parkway in St. Peters. For hours or more information, call 636.447.2888 or visit their website at www. luckysstl.com.

Global Spectrum’s Katie Conoyer Receives Presidents Award From Meeting Professionals International of St. Louis Katie Conoyer, sales manager at the Global Spectrum-managed Saint Charles Convention Center, was a co-recipient of the distinguished Presidents Award from the St. Louis Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

This award is given to board members within the chapter that go above and beyond the call of service for the organization, excel in their duties, and have a true passion for the industry.

“We are extremely proud of Katie’s contributions and success with MPI and grateful for her professionalism in representing the Saint Charles Convention Center,” said Shura Garnett, regional vice president for Global Spectrum and general manager for the Convention Center.

Conoyer has been involved with MPI since 2008 and has served on the board for the past three years. She has more than seven years of industry experience. Prior to working

at the Saint Charles Convention Center, Conoyer was employed at the DoubleTree Hotel St. Louis - Westport in St. Louis and the Four Points Sheraton in Earth City. She has been with Global Spectrum for over five years.

Pictured left to right is Global Spectrum’s Conoyer, alongside Corri Roberts, co-recipients of the Presidents Award.

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Holt Student Takes Third Place at International What You Should Know about Science and Engineering Fair Private Student Loans Holt High School student Savannah Est continues to bring home awards for her ambitious research project, and this time it was on an international stage!

Savannah took third place in the Energy and Transportation category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held May 13-18 in Pittsburg, Penn. There were more than 1500 high school finalists from across the globe competing for scholarship money through their research projects. Her project, “Optimization of DyeSensitized Solar Cells” has netted Est $7,000 in prize money over the last five months. She developed the project beginning last fall while working with Dr. Ter-

If you’re considering borrowing money from a financial institution to help pay for college, you’re not alone. The rapidly growing number of private student loans is on track to surpass the number of federal loans by around 2025.

But while taking out a private student loan may be popular, it’s not something that should be taken lightly. Parents and students must closely examine any private student loan before signing on the dotted line. Here are four tips to help guide you through the private student loan market.

Use federal loans first Before shopping for a private student loan, make sure you have exhausted every opportunity for federal financial aid. Federal loans have fixed interest rates and allow you to defer payment while you are in school and during times of economic hardship.

They also have flexible repayment options. And, be sure to take advantage of the free money that’s out there in terms of scholarships, grants and private financial aid.

A co-signer can be key The interest rate on private student loans can vary depending on whether the student applies for the loan independently or with a co-signer.

“The credit quality in either case is going to help determine the rates,” said Jason Peach, senior vice president/CFO at West Community Credit Union. “For a student who doesn’t have a credit history, having a co-borrower is going to help them qualify for a better rate on their loan rather than if they were to do it on their own.”

Calculate the total cost Unlike federal loans, there is no cap on your repayment amount with private student loans. So borrowers must be very realistic about how much they expect to earn once they complete their degree, and what their loan repayment amount is going to be. Many banks and credit unions offer online calculators to help figure your total repayment amount.

Fees can also add significantly to the cost of a private stuwww.rivercityrascals.com dent loan. So, look for a private student loan with no origination, repayment or insurance fees.

Rewards for good behavior Some lenders offer special perks like reducing your private student loan balance or your interest rate when you graduate. For borrowers who sign up to have their principal and interest repayments automatically deducted from their accounts, many financial institutions will lower the interest rate by a nominal amount, such as 0.25 percent.

“That’s not going to lower the monthly payment amount, but it’s going to reduce the interest that accrues, which would reduce the total amount that the borrower would have to repay,” Peach said.

Many banks and credit unions also offer to release cosigners from their obligation once the borrower has made a certain number of consecutive monthly, on-time payments.

So, do your homework. Exhaust other forms of financial aid first, and then compare what financial institutions are offering in terms of private student loans. It will pay off in the end.

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ry Woodford-Thomas of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, as well as under the advisement of her Independent Science Research Teacher at Holt, Jennifer Berendzen.

“My ultimate goal for the project was to make dye-sensitized solar cells able to be a competitive fuel source with fossil fuels in the future,” Est said.

She used blackberries to increase production in the cells.

“There is much more work needed to accomplish this, but I made a small advancement and each step counts,” she said.

Est said that the experience of being at an international event meeting other young people with similar interests from all over the world was an award in itself. She hopes to study chemical or bioengineering in college.

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By Steve Bryan

Beating the Summer Heat with a Cool Movie

With triple-digit temperatures and several cancelled Fourth of July displays, families will be looking for cooler alternatives for the kids. Fortunately, Hollywood has unleashed some of the best movies of the summer just in time for Independence Day. It pays, though, to make movie choices wisely this year.

In an attempt to reboot the franchise, Sony Pictures takes the story of teenage hero Peter Parker back to basics with “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Andrew Garfield’s performance as Peter and his web-swinging alter-ego is more in line with the original comic book stories than the films featuring Tobey Maguire.

In the new film, young Mr. Parker creates his own web shooters after gaining his powers; he doesn’t develop spinnerets in his wrists. Emma Stone comes on board as Gwen Stacy, the woman that many Spider-Man fans consider to be Peter Parker’s greatest love. The Lizard, played by Rhys Ifans, also makes his first real appearance in the Marvel Movie Universe.

“Brave” has definite appeal for the young ladies in the house. Best known for their award-winning movies about toys, cars, bugs, and monsters, Pixar is tackling their first real human heroine. Like Jasmine, Belle, and Nala, Merida, the lead character, is a feisty Scottish princess who wants to change her destiny. Unfortunately, wishing for change throws the future of the whole kingdom into question.

Pixar sent director Brenda Chapman and her crew to Scotland to do some reconnaissance, allowing them to capture the flavor and spirit of the region. This is a brave experiment for the computeranimation specialists, but one that could lead to even greater

things for the studio going forward.

Those folks not familiar with Seth MacFarlane and work on “Family Guy” may mistake “Ted” for a nice, friendly family comedy. This raunchy adventure about a talking toy is something that would send Winniethe-Pooh scrambling to hide in the honey tree, though.

MacFarlane has crafted a story about John (Mark Wahlberg), a young boy who wishes that his beloved stuffed bear would come to life. The powers that be grant his request, but Ted, voiced by MacFarlane, becomes an unhealthy part of the boy’s life as he gets older.

John’s girlfriend, played by Mila Kunis, wants him to make a clean break with Ted so they can really start a life together. Unfortunately, it is difficult for John to give up a beloved childhood friend. MacFar-

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lane includes his trademark crude humor and language, proving that this really isn’t kid stuff.

Make your movie choices wisely this holiday and stay cool over the 4th of July weekend.

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Rascals Hope To Start July With A Bang Playing On The Road Before The All-Star Game The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

The team will play against two tough opponents the Miners and Thunderbolts then four days off for the All-Star festivities.

The Normal CornBelters will hold the 2012 Frontier League Home Run Derby (July 10) and All-Star game (July 11) at the Corn Crib in Normal IL. Highlights as of end of day 6-28: *Dustin Umberger leads team pitchers with 1.10 earned run average *Curran Redal leads team in hitting .330-6th in league *Charlie Lisk is 2nd on team in hitting .323-7th in league *Preston Vancil has pitched 40 strike outs tops on the team *As a team, batting average .271-2nd in league *As a team, slugging percentage .403-4th in league STANDINGS AS OF 6-28: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 22 14 ___ 6-4 Windy City ThunderBolts 21 15 2.0 6-4 RIVER CITY RASCALS 22 16 2.0 6-4 Gateway Grizzlies 18 20 6.0 3-7 Joliet Slammers 17 21 7.0 3-7 Normal CornBelters 14 22 9.0 5-5 Rockford RiverHawks 14 23 9.5 4-6 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m. – Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Fri/Sat/Sun, July 13/14/15 against Lake Erie Crushers Thur/Fri/Sat, July 19/20/21 against Florence Freedom For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com.

Women Plaing Football Not Sure Were They Will Play Recently I witnessed the tryouts for the Lingerie Football League (LFL) at Vetta

Soccer Complex is South County.

Close to 100 women came to show off their speed, agility and looks to the head brass.

Another tryout is scheduled for September with two games to be played somewhere in the area in 2013.

Pictured is Channel 5 interviewing Mitch of the LFL. Photos by Gary B.

~~~Clearly they were athletes Amateur Soccer Lions From Cottleville Highlights A Player Team On A Roll One St. Louis Lions player seems to be on a roll, scoring twice last weekend and making huge strides on the practice field. Defender, Jamie Lovegrove, number 24, is in his first season with the Lions.

Originally from London, Lovegrove is a force on the field, especially when his brother and fellow teammate is there to accompany him. Dean Lovegrove has a history of stirring up the game with his dominant appearance in the midfield. The Lovegroves are a pair that cannot easily be denied their presence on, or off, the field.

“The two of them bring life and energy to the team and truly are a delight to watch.” says staff member, Michael Harshbarger.

Jamie had the privilege of having his “mum” here to watch him at Sunday’s game.

He said, “Having my mum there is really good for both me and Deano because she never really makes out to games because obviously she lives at home, but when she does come here it gives me an extra incentive to play well.”

Their home field is Tony Glavin’s Soccer Complex in Cottleville. www.TonyGlavin. com to get more information. (Thanks to Kathryn Leetch for providing the story.) ~~~Mum’s make a difference

Editorial

“Over the Fence” Irritation is Revenue Cops and Popup Ads When it comes to things that really irritate us, besides cell phone jabbering lane hogs during rush hour that would even enrage Gandhi were he still around, there is the ongoing move on motorists’ pocketbooks by local police to keep themselves and city officials in the bucks.

The worst I’ve seen are the St. Ann’s radar cops on I-70 in front of the airport. There are often six or seven police cars operating on this short stretch near St. Ann’s northernmost border being provided with prey by additional cops’ radar monitoring highway traffic from a

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second-floor window of the nearby Drury motel.

One can imagine tourists arriving at Lambert field, renting cars to visit the area and being immediately pounced on by revenue cops demonstrating one of the most disgraceful police actions around. One also wonders about crime in St. Ann while five or ten of their cops are busy preying on I-70 motorists. The last I heard, they have their share of crime just like other municipalities. If they can spare that many cops plus equipment to prey on I-70 motorists, one might think they never needed them in the first place.

One might also expect the Missouri legislature to act on this nefarious group of revenue mongers, but it isn’t happening. Perhaps they have something in common inasmuch as they’re all trying to raise revenue to keep their jobs; however unsavory the method.

When returning from St. Louis recently, these St. Ann minions of legalized fleecing were preying on westbound motorists. I found myself slamming on the brakes when a St. Ann police car suddenly veered across three lanes of heavy traffic only to park on the center median occupied by his associates writing speeding tickets. This dangerous move almost caused a major chain reaction accident and he even wasn’t chasing anyone!

It brings the old question, “Who’s going to protect us from the police?”

Then we have those irritating popup ads.

Since taking delivery doesn’t work well in my neighborhood, I read various newspapers on the Internet and run across this often. The latest on the Post-Dispatch website is positioned where right-handers are most likely to cross their mouse pointers. It starts a loud video on Major League Baseball. If I wanted videos, I’d watch TV; but in these days of network greed and gratuitous sex and violence, TV probably causes cancer in rats.

The video I’m referring to is sponsored by Progressive Insurance, among others, and one will see and hear them more often than baseball news clips. In fact, it’s so irritating; I am not renewing my motorcycle insurance. I’m betting I’m not alone.

When my publisher decided to present Community News in PDF on the Internet, it was a wise decision.

Advertisers can see the paper and its ads as they actually are instead of being conned into buying ads from Internet sales people selling repugnant html website irritants.

The print media companies compete for the ad dollars to stay solvent, and it became much harder after the recession started. I can understand their plight, but it’s hard to understand corporate America’s recent years of management that has run amok with insatiable greed and incompetence. Irritating popup ads are a clear example. I would be hard put to believe news editors would encourage irritating their readers any more than they already are.

Perhaps media monopolies replaced newspaper management with bean counter marionettes.

I’m told putting a bounty on popup ad purveyors and shady city officials is illegal.

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The Sense of Smell It’s almost over. Part of me is glad. There is one part of me, though, that will miss the month-long holiday that is the Fourth of July. Why? No, it’s not the sound of firecrackers and mortar shells going off at 1 a.m. on June 25. It’s not the kids that run around on the street after dark (wearing dark clothing, of course!). It’s not that horrible sensation of burning yourself because someone dared you to hold on to the sparkler just a few seconds longer. Believe it or not, I love the smell of fireworks!

Have you ever been somewhere when a particular odor or aroma hit you like a ton of bricks? Nothing else, in my estimation, has the power to immediately take a person back in time and to another location quite like our sense of smell.

It happened just last week while I was drying my hair at the gym. An older woman walked by and I caught a whiff of her perfume. Instantly I knew the fragrance. It was Emeraude by Estee Lauder. My grandmother has worn that particular fragrance ever since I can remember, and even the slightest hint of the perfume sends me spiraling back into a care-free time and place. I recall spending summers with her in Daytona Beach, Fla. She would wake up bright and early to shower, fix her hair and make-up and get dressed for work. My Ny (pronounced “knee”…

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I couldn’t say Nanny when I was a toddler and the name stuck), stood in front of her dresser mirror each morning and spritzed on the Emeraude. Then she would turn to me and share the wealth. I felt so grown up at the tender age of 11.

My Papa always smelled like a mixture of sweat, hair tonic, oil and laundry detergent. It might sound pungent, but it never bothered me. It was the smell of a hard-working man, and I loved him more than anything. I never realized it until after he had passed away, but many older gentlemen have the same odor about them. To this day the smell takes me back to the days when Papa and I would go grocery shopping for dinner. He couldn’t let me leave the store without a candy bar or a pack of gum. It’s a memory I’ll never forget, and it makes me smile each time.

Growing up, my family took a vacation every summer. My dad loved to pile us in the van and drive hundreds of miles to one historic site or another. The thing I remember most from these trips is waking up in the middle of the night after my dad had pulled into a gas station to refuel. I loved the scent of gasoline. It reminded me that I was with my family, safe and sound, and on our way to a new and exciting destination.

Remember the old mimeograph machines? Think

back now. It was before the days of high-speed copiers. It was a privilege in my school to make the trek to the school’s copy room and retrieve the teacher’s worksheets she would be using in class that day.

That has got to be one of my all-time favorite odors. The smell of freshly mimeographed papers. Today’s machines just don’t cut it.

In the springtime the sweet smell of gardenias send me back to my days in the state of Louisiana. Our yard was filled with the flowers, and I loved reading in the hammock while the Gardenia fragrance penetrated my senses.

Of course, there are some odors that aren’t quite so pleasant. When I was pregnant with our oldest child, Christopher, the slightest hint of raw meat would send me running from the kitchen. Needless to say, my husband did much of the cooking during that time.

The Fourth of July always takes me back to the wonderful scents our world has to offer. No time to reminisce, though. Samantha forgot her bathing suit and she’s waiting to swim with friends at the pool.

Now there’s a smell…a ginormous pool filled to the brim with chlorine!

A New Take on Picnic Favorites (Family Features) Picnics are a perfect way to enjoy getting together with friends and family this summer. No matter what your destination - beach, park or just your backyard - there’s no need to settle for standard fare.

Picnic Food Safety Tips Make sure you properly store and serve your picnic treats so they stay fresh and delicious.

Cold Food - Cold perishable food should be kept in a cooler at 40°F or below until it’s time to serve.

- Foods like cold salads or desserts in individual serving dishes can be placed directly on ice. Drain off water as ice melts, and replace ice frequently.

Hot Food - Hot food should be kept hot, at or above 140°F. - Wrap hot foods well, and place in an insulated con-

tainer until serving.

Once served, no food should sit out for longer than two hours — one hour if the outdoor temperature is above 90°F. To be safe, throw away any food that has been left out longer.

California Chicken Wrap Makes: 4 servings • Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: - 3 tablespoons Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil - 4 6-inch fajita size whole wheat flour tortillas - 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced - 1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced - 1 red bell pepper, sliced - 1/4 cup sliced red onion - 2 cups mixed salad greens

Directions: 1. Spread Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil on tortillas.

2. Layer chicken, avocado, red pepper, red onion and salad greens down center of each tortilla.

3. Roll and fold the filled tortillas.

The Original Potato Salad Makes: 8 servings • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: - 2 pounds potatoes (5 to 6 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks - 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons vinegar - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt - 1 teaspoon sugar - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper - 1 cup thinly sliced celery - 1/2 cup chopped onion - 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional) Directions: 1. Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or

until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool slightly.

2. Combine Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper in large bowl.

3. Add potatoes, celery, onion and eggs and toss gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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CHURCH September 22: 13th Annual The United Methodist Church at Wentzville Golf Open 12 p.m. at Golf Club of Wentzville.

Register at www.wentzumc.net.

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Friends and Family Support Group Open to anyone who has a loved one suffering from any kind of addiction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARPstln@hotmail.com.

Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools. Info: 636.327.6377.

Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course

Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013.

Come Learn God’s Word with us.

Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship; Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385.

3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors.

Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd.

Info: 636.561.8951.

2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144.

EVENTS Now: Scholarships Offered Barat Academy, formerly located in St. Charles County, will soon begin its second year in Chesterfield, just 12 minutes away from the previous campus. Barat Academy is offering scholarships for students in grades 9 – 12 this fall. No academically/

socially qualified student will be turned away because of finances.

Info: Michael Wade 636.300.5500 or Sheryl Guffey 636.699.0191.

Now: Lake Saint Louis Triathlon Registration Registration is now open for August 25 event. Enter early, as this event fills up quickly. Info: www.lakesaintlouis.com or 636.625.7944.

July 7: Senior Singles 3 p.m. at Fratelli’s, 2061 Zumbehl in St. Charles. Dinner at 4 p.m. Why eat alone? Other Dates: July 14 - Donatelli’s (8623 Hwy. N), July 21 - Chevy’s (3005 Hwy. K), July 28 - 54th St. Grill, (1897 Wentzville Pkwy.) Info: Wanda at 636.561.9100.

July 8: 18th Annual St. Charles Lions Club Show 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. registration at McNair Park in St. Charles. $20/car, $10 to display only. Trophies at 4 p.m. 32 classes. Swap meet, food, drink & swimming available. Info: 636.441.1831 or day of show call 636.734.9865. Rain date is July 15.

July 9-13: St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Summer Music Workshop At Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Strings, Wind, Brass and Percussion. Professional Instructors. Register by July 1. Info: sccyo@sccyo.org or call 636.916.0515.

July 10: St. Charles County Family YMCA Family Night 6:30 pm. Free. Bring the entire family for fun, treats, and activities!

July 13: Youth Writing Camp 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Center. Sponsored by Saturday Writers. $15/child. Registration/info: www.saturdaywriters. org.

person scramble, lunch, dinner & awards. This tournament will benefit our Strong Community Campaign. Sponsorships are available. Info: Mary Kronmueller at 636.379.0092 x236.

July 17: Bring a Friend, Make a Friend 6 p.m. at Bandana’s in Wentzville.

Wentzville Aglow Lighthouse sponsors. Info: Beverly Combest at 636.887.0830.

July 30: Lake Forest Country Club 3rd Annual Caddie Program Golf Tournament Noon at Lake Forest Country Club in Lake Saint Louis. $125/golfer.

Proceeds benefit scholarships for the LFCC Caddie Program. Info: Wally Obremski at 636.978.8770 or email bbfincl@cutterco.com.

July 18: Tri-County Women’s Connection and Luncheon 11:15 a.m. at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., O’Fallon, Mo. Program is “Organizing Your Home with 10 Boxes and a Bag.” Reservations: Joan at 636.561.0596 or Pat at 636.327.4082.

July 21: Community Appreciation Day 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at First National Bank, 800 O’Fallon Rd. in Weldon Spring. Free. Andy Benes and Fred Bird signing autographs & pictures! Lunch, music, activities for children and free paper shredding.

July 21: St. Charles County Family YMCA Kids Night Out 6:30-10 p.m. Kids will enjoy games, movies, swimming and arts & crafts, all in a fun and supervised environment. (Ages 5-12 at the YMCA, Ages 6 weeks-6 years at the ECEC). Call for more details, 636.928.1928.

July 23: St. Charles County YMCA District Golf Tournament 12:00 shotgun start at Whitmoor Country Club. $175/player. 4

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August 9: 9th Annual Luncheon/ Card Party 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church - Harvester (3866 Harvester Road, St. Charles, MO). $10/person. RSVP to Carol at 636.477.8405 or Judy at 636.928.2079.

August 17: CFCO Golf Tournament Noon at Incline Village. $65/person ($260/foursome). Proceeds benefit Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach and families of fallen firefighters Jim McNamara and Mike Boehle. Register by August 3.

Info: Skip Stephens 314.803.0308.

August 18: 8th Soldan All Class Alumni Picnic 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Blanchette Park.

Adults $15, Children $8 (4-12).

Tickets at Legacy Book/Café or call Anna at 314.517.9026. Info: www.70cos.org.

Now-September 1: 2012 River City Rascals Baseball Clinics 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. per session at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon.

Batting, pitching, fielding, catching, throwing, bunting, base running, agility, team strategy & sportsmanship. Ages 5-13. Info: 636.240.BATS or www.rivercityrascals.com.

Now - September 30: Stingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring Sharks, at the Saint Louis Zoo Touch and feed cownose and southern rays, horseshoe crabs, white-spotted bamboo, nurse and bonnethead sharks! Admission is $3 for general public, $1.50 for Zoo Friends members (free the first hour the Zoo is open). Children under two are free. Feeding is $1. Group rate for 15 or more is $2.50/person. Info: 314.781.0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

October 12: Course for the Cure At WingHaven Country Club.

Event includes 5K run and 1-mile fun run/walk, golf tournament, dinner, pink balloon release, oral/ silent auction. Proceeds benefit Komen/St. Louis and Rally for the Cure. Info: Annie Kajander at 636.795.7123 or anniek255@aol. com.

4th Mon.: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy.

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1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

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Every Tues: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 11:45-2:45 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required.

4th Tues.: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club.

Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930.

Every Tues.: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles.

Every Wed: at 12 p.m. Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. 1st and 3rd Wed: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!

Every Wed. 6:45 p.m. Charity Bingo VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded.

Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a non-smoking facility. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org for more info.

Every Thurs: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board games, cards or dominos. Bring a snack and your favorite stories to share. Contact Diana Kannady at 636.379.0092 x230.

Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch

Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. Info: Darryl Sandweg, 636.980.1777.

Every Thurs., 11:45 a.m., Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon.

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon.

More info at www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. Playgroup is a great opportunity to teach our children how to play and share while in a welcoming environment. Info: Andrea Crislip at 314.479.0306 or andreacrislip@gmail.com, or visit www.lslmothersclub.com.

Every Fri.: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). Every Sat. except Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvillefleamarket.org, www.facebook.com/ wentzville-community-club.

Every Weekend: Orchard Farm Radio Controlled Flying Club Bring your family to watch flying model airplanes. Directions: www. orchardfarm.com Info: 636.300.1480.

4th Sunday: Car Cruise Through September. 10:30 a.m. at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon, Mo. All

cars and clubs welcome. The 50/50 drawing benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Hazelwoodwood High School 45th Class Reunion: We are having a class reunion in 2012 and are looking for classmates of Class of 1967. Info: Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636.745.2601.

HEALTH Now September 13: LIVESTRONG at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Trained instructors will lead small groups to help cancer survivors improve daily functional ability. The program will focus on reducing the severity of treatment side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem.

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Info/intake interview: Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092.

istration: 636.344.2273 or www. progresswesthealthcare.org.

- [PWHC] Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress Point Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [CP] Corporate Parkway Library, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385 - [MK] Middendorf- Kredell Branch Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [SP] Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 July 11: Fit for Function: Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss 10-11:30 a.m. [MK] Learn about new research that has proven basic strength training can reverse agerelated muscle loss. Find out what it means to be functionally fit and whether or not you pass the test.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Events Registration required for all events.

Free unless otherwise noted. Info/ registration: 636.928.WELL

(9355) or www.bjsph.org.

- [HW]: HealthWise Department at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., St. Peters - [REC]: Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters - [MK]: Middendorf- Kredell Branch Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [NT]: New Town in St. Charles, Town Hall, 3300 Rue Royale, St. Charles - [LAKESTL]: City of Lake St. Louis, 200 Civic Center Dr., Lake St. Louis July 10: Bone Density Screening for Women 1-3 p.m. [HW] July 12: AARP Driver Safety Program 9 a.m.-1 p.m. [HW] $12 for AARP member, $14 non-member July 12: Head Smart Safe Start: Helmet Fittings for Children 10 a.m. - noon [HW] Helmet fitting free, $10 for new helmet

July 11: Alzheimer’s Support Group 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Drive in St. Charles. Dr. Michael R. Nichols, associate professor, University of Missouri-St. Louis will speak. Free.

Info: 636.949.0160, www.trinitystcharles.org or Facebook Trinity Episcopal Church-St. Charles.

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