CNSTC: Oct. 10. 2012

October 10, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 41

Vol 13 No 28

Go dancing Friday night; enjoy more festivities on Saturday at O’Fallon’s 28th Annual Fall Fest & Street Dance.

O’Fallon’s Fall Fest & Street Dance

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Start the weekend off dancing to the greatest hits in rock ‘n roll from 5 – 10 p.m. at O’Fallon’s Fall Fest Street Dance on Friday, October 12. Then, return for the Fall Fest in Civic Park on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and enjoy a festive day of shopping at specialty booths, more great music, familyfriendly entertainment and festival food and beverages. Admission and parking are free.

Street Dance. Friday night’s dance party on Civic Park Drive opens with Sunset Amusement performing covers from Adele to ZZ Top and country music hits. At 7 p.m., rock out the night as Contagious takes the stage, recreating a high-energy club atmosphere with lights, special effects, and great vocals on every song. Vendors will sell festival food and beverages.

Fall Fest. After dancing the night away, come to Civic Park on Saturday to shop for indie craftwork, shabby chic-style furnishings, original art and photography, house and garden specialties, fall and holiday decorations, jewelry, unique fashion accessories, and pumpkins and flowers. Festivities include live music, family-style entertainment, kids’ crafts, plus festival food and beverages.

Fall Fest Entertainment and Activities Schedule • 10 a.m., 1 p.m. – Aaron Burlbaw will play acoustic guitar music outside the O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum.

• 10 a.m., 2 p.m. – The Home Depot Kids’ Workshop will provide build-andtake craft projects, free.

• 11 a.m. – Hillbilly Authority will perform country music, traditional country, new age country and southern rock on the Main Stage.

• 11:30 a.m., 1, 2 and 4 p.m. – Timmy the Tractor life-sized character will visit with kids at the Gazebo as author Angie Wyatt signs copies of Timmy the Tractor: His Hay Day. An activity for kids

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also will be available.

• 1:30 – 2 p.m. – Casey the Entertainer will present a one-person variety show near the bandstand, and stroll the festival grounds during the event. Casey is a ventriloquist, puppeteer, mime, juggler and magician who also can ride a unicycle and a miniature bicycle.

• 2:30 p.m. – The Ramblers will play acoustic bluegrass, country and Americana music (Main Stage).

• All day - O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum tours, free (donations are welcome).

Directions: At I-70 Exit 217 (Highways K and M), turn north on Main Street and drive about one-half mile. Look for signs to parking. Festival patrons may park, free, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366; and Woodlawn Avenue at Civic Park Drive (offstreet parking) Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/FallFest for updates. Or call 636.379.5614.

Fall Fest 5K The 10th Annual City of O’Fallon Fall Fest 5K run is hosted by the O’Fallon

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Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street. Late registration is $18 through October 12, and race day registration is $20. Shirts are guaranteed to the first 350 entrants.

Packet pick-up is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10 and 11 at the Parks and Recreation administrative offices. Participants may register/pick up packets from 6 to 7:15 a.m. on race day at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (city hall).

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O’FALLON’S FALL FEST from Cover Lake Saint Louis Thanks Eagle Scout

A costume contest is part of the Fall Fest 5K. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the costume contest. Costumes must be worn by a registered participant for the entire race in order to be eligible for a prize. Please wear appropriate costumes for this family event.

Plaques are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group awards are given to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 & over. There are also awards for the top three finishers in the following special divisions: Baby stroller, Athena (females 150+ lbs) and Clydesdales (males 205+ lbs).

At the conclusion of the event, complimentary snacks and beverages will be served to participants. The awards ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Centre East Entrance. For more information call 636.379.5605 or email Jennifer Hoisington at jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us.

FZS Craft Fair Fort Zumwalt South High School presents its 22nd Annual Craft Show. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday October 20 at the high school, 8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters MO. All 163 booth spaces are sold, so there is sure to be something for everyone!

Craft lovers will find everything from jewelry to Christmas ornaments, holiday items, and wooden crafts, to soaps and bath products. In addition, there will be several home sales representatives like Pampered Chef, Scentsy and Tupperware just to name a few.

Bake Sale and concessions are also available. Proceeds benefit the high school activities booster club, which supports extra-curricular activities including sports, music, drama and academic activities.

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The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department would like to acknowledge &and thank Brady Snedden, of Chapel of the Lake Scout Troop 972, for completion of his exemplifies the talent, persistence, resourcefulness, and organization needed to accomplish an Eagle Scout project in. Brady’s idea was to construct an octagonal concrete pathway, approximately 20’ x 20’, around the main flag pole at Boulevard Park.

BradySnedden designed and led construction on concrete work and landscaping which highlights the American Flag located near the pavilion. The flag pole itself was originally donated

by VFW Post 10350 in 1994. The flag pole is now centered in a concrete pad with walkways to the outer path, and four cut-out sections landscaped with small trees, bushes, flowers, and mulch. The entire octagonal shaped project is approximately 20’ x 20’ and is a welcomed addition to such an important area in the park. The end result was a

very classy, well constructed environment for the flag pole originally donated by VFW Post 10350 in 1994.

The idea to formalize this area came from Brady’s Snedden’s mom Mom who frequently walks in Boulevard Park. Brady’sHis plans were presented to and supported by tThe Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department and VFW Post 10350.So Brady came up with a design and approached the Parks Department in late April with his plan.

After the Park Maintenance Superintendent and Parks Arborist reviewed and approved his concept Brady presented his project to the VFW to make sure it was acceptable to them. No City funds were used in this endeavor.

Funds for materials were obtained from friends, family, and donations from the Ambassadors of Lake Saint Louis and VFW Post 10350. This labor intensive project was carried out by BradySnedden, volunteers from the scout troop, friends and family. The, and the final stone was placed on September 18. The best part of the story is that on September 24, 2012, Brady went before the Eagle Scout Board of Review and was awarded his Eagle Scout designation.

Congratulations and a great deal of appreciation are due Brady Snedden for a job well done.

The result of Brady’shis initiative, resourcefulness and leadership created aHis project that will be enjoyed by residents and visitors to Boulevard Park for many years to come. We were happy to learn on September 24, 2012, BradySnedden was awarded his Eagle Scout designation.

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Darrell B. Roegner Memorial Highway

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The unveiling of the highway sign in Darrell Roegner’s honor was held on Friday, September 28. The public and media were invited as a permanent highway sign was dedicated along a section of Highway 40 between the Daniel Boone Bridge and Highway K. The Darrell B. Roegner Memorial Highway is in honor of Roegner’s continuous efforts to ensure that St. Charles County was prepared and ready for opportunities for economic development.

Roegner was a long-time resident of St. Charles County.

Throughout his professional career and as a resident, he believed in giving back to his community. It was typical to see his involvement in any function that supported growth of a business, or economic development for the St. Charles Region.

Roegner supported projects that enabled and encouraged the extraordinary growth of St. Charles County from the 1980s through the first decade of the 21st century. He volunteered his time to serve on many community boards. He took leadership roles to bring sports fields to the county, and was instrumental in the expansion of hospital services to meet the needs of county citizens south and west of Highway 40, including aiding in obtaining the Certificate of Need for Progress West HealthCare, a member of BJC HealthCare. Roegner worked with business leaders and politicians in promoting the idea of a “technology corridor” along Highway 40, which supported economic development and unprecedented job growth for our citizens.

Roegner died last fall after a long struggle with cancer. A group of business leaders met to identify ways to recognize his support of the growth and planned development of the community for over 35 years.

As a result, St. Charles County mayors recognized Roegner’s efforts by presenting a posthumous award to his daughters at the 2012 Mayor’s ball.

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St. Charles County Residents May Meet the Candidates Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service and its Social Justice Committee will sponsor the 2012 Meet the Candidates Night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service located at 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles, Mo. The purpose of this event is to aid the voters of St. Charles County in making informed decisions at the voting polls in November. The event will introduce the 2012 election candidates to the public in an informal setting. Each candidate will have their own table and will be available from 6 to 9 p.m. to meet with voters one on one to answer their questions.

Voters of St. Charles County are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to meet and speak with the 2012 Election candidates for Federal, State and St. Charles County offices. Miriam Mahan, executive director for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, care service volunteers, and political science students from local colleges and universities urge you to attend this event on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Refreshments will be served.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is a faithbased, non-profit community service organization and does not support or oppose any candidates or political parties. For further information call Mary Reynolds at 636.441.1302 ext. 260.

Wentzville Accepting Nominations for Citizen of the Year The city of Wentzville is accepting nominations for the annual Citizen of the Year award. This is the second year for this special award. Nominating forms are available at Wentzville City Hall and at www.wentzvillemo.org. Residents may also call 636.327.5101 and request a form be mailed to them. Nominating forms must be returned to Wentzville City Clerk Vitula Skillman at Wentzville City Hall, 310 West Pearce Boulevard, Wentzville, MO 63385. All nominations must be turned in by November 9 to be considered.

To submit a nomination, a person must be either a resident of the city of Wentzville, or a Wen-

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tzville business owner or employee of a business located in Wentzville. For a nominee to be eligible, he or she must reside in Wentzville at the time the nomination is made, and cannot be an elected official or serve on the Citizen of the Year Award selection committee. When filling out the nomination form, residents may provide any photos and documents they believe support their nomination, along with detailed information as to why they believe the nominee deserves this award. The Wentzville Board of Aldermen will make the presentation of the award to the winning nominee at one of the January 2013 Board of Aldermen meetings.

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Tour, Shop and Dine in Historic Arrow Rock, Mo.

Meet the motor coach at 8 a.m. in O’Fallon’s Civic Park parking lot for a trip to historic Arrow Rock, Mo., on Wednesday, November 14. Once a thriving frontier settlement on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River, today Arrow Rock and its charming brick and limestone buildings dating from the 1830s is a small town on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour includes the Arrow Rock State Historic Museum, Missouri artist George Caleb Bingham’s home, a one-room jail, lunch at the J. Huston Tavern, a live performance of “Sanders Family Christmas” at the historic Lyceum Theatre, plus time for shopping and dinner, too. The motor coach will return to Civic Park by 8 p.m.

The trip’s cost of $90 for residents and $100 for non-residents includes round-trip motor coach transportation, a step-on guide, lunch and dinner, theater tickets, admissions, taxes and gratuities.

The deadline to sign up for the trip is Sunday, October 14. Participants are asked to sign up as soon as possible to keep trips from being cancelled. Register: 1. Online at O’Fallon’s Parks and Rec website, www.ofallon.mo.us/ ParksandRec; click on “Programs,” then “Trips.”

2. By calling staff at 636.474.2732 In person at either the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Offices, 400 Civic Park Drive, O’Fallon MO 63366, or at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon MO 63368

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Carved Pumpkin Masterpieces to be Exhibited On Sunday, October 21, visit the historic Heald House in Fort Zumwalt Park to see an exhibit of intricately carved pumpkin masterpieces created by artist Marion Nichols. Nichols, who is also known as the Snowflake Lady at the St. Louis City Museum downtown, will be on hand to demonstrate her art, and her carved pumpkins will be displayed throughout the house. The event, which is for all ages, will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. The cost is $2 at the door, and includes a tour of the house.

For more information about the Pumpkin Carving Exhibit, contact Tourism and Festivals Assistant Jennifer Hoisington at jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us, or 636.379.5605.

Directions: On I-70, take Exit 217 at Highways K / M (Main Street) in O’Fallon, drive south on Highway K for one block to the stoplight at Veterans Memorial Parkway; turn right (west) and then drive about one mile to the Fort Zumwalt Park entrance on the left (south).

Volunteers, we need you to help with the Pumpkin Carving Exhibit. Please contact Volunteer Services at 636.379.5507 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. For more information about volunteering, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer.

O’Fallon’s Pumpkin Picnic Includes a Hayride, Storytelling cost is $10 for O’Fallon residents and $12 for non-residents. The deadline to register for the picnic is Monday, October 15. (Please sign up as soon as possible; no registration will be available at the gate.)

Register for O’Fallon’s “Pumpkin Picnic”: 1. Online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec; select “Programs,” then “Special Events.”

2. Or, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63368), or the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366) 3. Call 636.474.2732 Volunteers, we need you for this event! Please contact Volwww.jeffowens-insurance.com unteer Services at 636.379.5507, or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.

Or, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer.

Parents and grandparents are invited to sign up kids ages 2 – 12 for the Pumpkin Picnic, which will be held from 4 – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, in Fort Zumwalt Park. Kids should dress up or wear a fall costume to the picnic, where they can pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, listen to spooky storytelling and munch on a hotdog and treats. Parents, don’t forget your camera! The

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SCC Will Receive Part of $15 Million Federal Grant for Training in Manufacturing St. Charles Community College is designated to receive more than $1.4 million of a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor to community colleges in Missouri for training in manufacturing.

“We’re pleased that St. Charles County workers will have an opportunity to access technical skills training needed to prepare them for today’s advanced manufacturing jobs,” said Ron Chesbrough, Ph.D., SCC president.

SCC is part of a nine-member consortium of Missouri public two-year colleges that will collaborate to implement the training.

The funds are part of the nearly $15 million, announced by the Missouri Community College Association on Sept. 19, to implement “MoManufacturingWINs,” a statewide training network that will create opportunities for Missourians to obtain the training they need to work in modern manufacturing shops. The nine-member consortium of public two-year colleges will collaborate to implement a rigorous certification training model endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

The program will enable students to earn industry-recognized credentials that validate students’ mastery of skills in specific areas of manufacturing.

According to MCCA, the awards announced were made in connection with the second round of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program<http://www.doleta.gov/taaccct/>. Missouri’s application for funding in the first round of TAACT grants was also fully funded. That funding is supporting implementation of MoHealthWINs, which has established workforce innovation networks (WINs) that train Missourians for careers in health services/health sciences.

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Holt High School Retires the Uniform Numbers of Dan Alexander and Melissa Gentile

The jerseys of two Holt High School alumni were officially retired during the school’s Homecoming game on Friday, September 28. With their families by their side, former Holt football player Dan Alexander (#38) and former Holt softball catcher Melissa Gentile (#4) were honored before hundreds of Indian fans during a special ceremony at Soby Field.

Alexander graduated from Holt in 1996 and was redshirted his first year at Nebraska where he went on to be a First Team All-Big 12 Conference linebacker/fullback. Alexander finished his career ranked 10th on Nebraska’s all-time rushing list with 2,456 yards. He scored 20 rushing touchdowns and had 13 100-yard rushing games in his collegiate career, including seven in 2000. Alexander was a sixth round draft pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2001 and went on to play for the Jaguars and Rams before spending time playing in the Arena Football league. He was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2010. While at Holt, Alexander lettered in football, wrestling and track and won the Missouri State title in wrestling his senior year. He played football for the late Coach Scott Swofford, whom he credits with much of his success on the field. Swofford’s wife, Runa, recalled how highly the coach had regarded Alexander.

“It didn’t matter if Daniel was in the classroom, at practice, in the weight room, or in a game,” she said. “Daniel always gave 110 percent. It goes without saying that Daniel was deeply respected by his teachers, coaches, fellow teammates and students.”

Alexander currently resides in Tennessee with his wife, Amy, and two young sons.

Gentile, who graduated in 1996, made a quick transition to collegiate ball at the University of Michigan where she tallied 59 hits (including six home runs) and 37 RBIs en route to the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year Award. Also as a freshman, Gentile was a member of the 1997 Women’s College World Series All-Tournament team. It was during her sophomore season, however, that Gentile carved her name into the record book. She batted .409 with 67 hits, a school-record 13 home runs and 57 RBIs, earning herself a catcher spot on www.ofallon.mo.us the 1998 All-America second team. Gentile completed her tenure at Michigan as the program’s career home run leader (28) and ranked among the top 10 in RBIs (129). Melissa was named the assistant coach at Central Michigan University in 2000 and held that position until 2002. She helped lead the Chippewa’s to two MAC Tournament championships and two NCAA Regional appearances, all while earning her Masters Degree in Athletic Administration. Gentile spent time as an assistant coach for Eastern Michigan University before taking the head coaching position at Jacksonville University in 2006. Today, Gentile is a physical education teacher and head softball coach at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico, Fla. www.mobap.edu

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Fort Zumwalt News 1. Fourth graders from Fort Zumwalt’s Progress South Elementary School held a fundraiser to support the Alzhiemer’s Walk. Students were encouraged to wear purple on Friday, September 21. This event was instigated by twins, Hannah and Shane Timme. Pictured are students from Ms. Crystal Benedict’s class with fourth grade teacher, Ms. Angela Gutting.

2. The Fort Zumwalt Outdoor Education Camps have been taking place at Cuivre River State Park. The camps began on September 16 and runs through October 11 with each week hosting 5th graders from 3-4 elementary schools. There are varied activities that include arts/crafts, cave exploration, archery, navigation, exploration, and much more. Pictured are students from Emge Elementary working on a project based on the art of Andy Goldsworthy who was an artist and sculptor who used nature as his medium.

Fort Zumwalt School District’s Positive Peer Influence presents a Safe Halloween. All Fort Zumwalt High Schools will hold the event simultaneously from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 25. The event is open to all Fort Zumwalt pre-school, elementary school students and siblings accompanied by an adult. Doors open to the public at 5:55 p.m. There will be game booths, mascots and treats provided free of charge, provided by the students and patrons of the Fort Zumwalt School District.

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Wentzville Middle School Students Investigate Water Pollution Armed with smart phones, clipboards and cameras, students recently spent some time taking inventory of their community in search of strengths and environmental issues that relate to water resources. With the help of volunteers from General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly, the city of Wentzville, and the Missouri Master Naturalists groups took different routes from school, tracking things that they saw in real-time on an interactive mapping website.

Sixth graders at Wentzville Middle will continue to explore their local watershed this week by slipping on wearing waders, sporting safety goggles, and getting their hands dirty in the Peruque Creek. Students work with natural resource professionals and environmental engineers at GM and the city of Wentzville to collect and analyze water quality data in the Peruque Valley Park.

“It is incredible to watch our young people get to experience real-life applications of what they are learning in the classroom, many for the first time,” said Jamie Paige from the city of Wentzville. “As a city, we are grateful to be a part of that experience so they continue to be inquisitive about science and involved in our community, growing as civically-minded citizens.”

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program, which is offered through the national non-profit, Earth Force. It provides a hands-on learning experience for students, which increases problemsolving skills, knowledge of science and the environment, and furthers community involvement. General Motors has been supporting GREEN since 1989, and the city of Wentzville has been involved in the program in Wentzville for the past nine years. The city helps organize volunteers and provides meaningful opportunities to turn data into civic action projects.

“GM is committed to resource conservation at its facilities and that commitment often extends into the community with programs like these,” said Kelly Peters, a GM employee who has volunteered with the GREEN program for the past four years.

“It’s important to share our knowledge with future engineers and leaders to make a larger impact.”

The GM GREEN program is a partnership between community-based organizations in GM communities and Earth Force. Through the program, young people are challenged to be active community citizens, tackling water quality issues with hands-on science. For more information about the GREEN program, please visit www.earthforce.org/GREEN or contact Kristen Mueller at kmueller@earthforce.org.

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Halloween Party at Hawk Point Chamber of Commerce The Hawk Point Chamber of Commerce will host a Halloween Party from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, October 20 at Mortimer’s Hall in Hawk Point. All families are welcome, and children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated pumpkins and costumes. Snacks will be provided for attendees. Don’t miss the this safe, family-friendly event!

Free Legal Services An attorney from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, INC will be at the office of the Lincoln County Health Department on Wednesday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The attorney will be available to provide no-cost legal assistance to low-income persons experiencing civil legal problems. Please note, the attorney will not work with participants needing assistance for criminal and traffic court matters. Please enter through the Health Department’s separate community room entrance.

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PALS Trivia Night is October 19 Mark your calendars for the biggest PALS fundraiser of the year. The PALS annual Trivia Night will be held on Friday, October 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Old Monroe. Teams of eight players are invited to join the staff of PALS for a fun evening. Please visit.pals-pets.com or call at 636.338.1818 for additional information. The

proceeds from this event will help PALS continue to provide quality care for the stray and abandoned animals in our area.

PALS, Pets Alone Sanctuary is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue organization. They are an IRS 501(c)(3) certified charity licensed by the State of Missouri.

Silex Fall Festival Planned for October 13 The new and improved Silex Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012. The event will include a 5k Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be followed by entertainment, carnival rides, food, vendors, a kiddie tractor pull, activities for the kids and much more. The Village of Silex will be preparing a delicious fried chicken dinner for the evening meal, which will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. The day will conclude with a street dance by the new O’Keefe’s Grill & Bar. Vendors are encouraged to call Prater to reserve a space at 573.384.6361.

Earthwise Industries to Host Trick-or-Treat 5K Run/2 Mile Walk The Earthwise Industries Trick-or-Treat 5K Run/2 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, October 27. The race will begin at 7:45 a.m. Earthwise Industries is located at 1386 S Main Street in Troy, Mo. Parking will be available in the north lot of Bodine on Cherry Blossom Way. This is also where the race will start.

This year participants can Trick-or-Treat at every turn on the walk and awards will be presented for the best costumes as well as the top three finishers in the women’s and men’s divisions of the 5K run. After the race there will be complimentary snacks and beverages for the racers in the parking lot of Earthwise Industries. Workers will be on hand to give tours of the facilities.

The Trick-or-Treat 5K Run/2 Mile Walk will raise money to help Earthwise Industries continue to provide meaningful and dignified employment opportunities for people in the community who are willing to work but experience barriers.

Registration is $20 for individuals and $15 per person for a group of 10 or more (all group registrations must be turned in together). Children 12 and under may participate for free, but T-shirts will be $10. Shirts are guaranteed if registration is received by October 10. Registration forms can be dropped off or mailed to Store It & Go, Attn: Kasey Hall, 411 S Lincoln Drive, Troy, MO 63379. Please call 636.528.2667 with any questions.

One Food Handlers Class Remains for 2012 The Lincoln County Health Department will hold a Safe Food Handling Certification Class on Wednesday, October 17 for anyone planning to prepare or serve food in Lincoln County. This is

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the last opportunity get certification in 2012.

With the implementation of the Food Ordinance adopted in October 2011 there are new requirements for temporary events held in Lincoln County. This course will cover these changes as well as focus on proper food preparation, personal hygiene, sanitation procedures, and permit requirements.

All participants will take a test at the end of the class to receive certification in safe food handling.

Class will be held in the Community Room at the South Entrance of the Health Department, located at #5 Heal Department Drive in Troy. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. Class will commence promptly at 6:15 p.m. and last approximately two and a half hours. All students will receive a packet of information and some items needed for safe food preparation. Seats are reserved by advance payment only.

To reserve a seat, please call Kim at 636.528.6117.

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Innovare Opens Medical Office in O’Fallon | By DeAnna Massie

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St. Louis-based Innovare Health Advocates has expanded its internal medicine primary care practice to O’Fallon, Mo. Founded by well-known area physician and health care entrepreneur Charles Willey, Innovare has opened an office at 103 Church Street to serve men and women over the age of 60 in St. Charles County.

“We are very pleased to be able to bring Scott Wasserstrom, MD our philosophy of patient centered primary care to the O’Fallon area,” Willey said.

Innovare has seven office locations in the region, including the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, and Jefferson, and now Madison County, Ill., and accepts selected Medicare Advantage plans and original Medicare. The O’Fallon office, expected to open in November this year, will be staffed by Internists Scott Wasserstrom, Siroth Charnond, MD MD and Siroth Charnond, MD. Innovare clinicians work as a team and take the necessary time and individual attention with each patient. Innovare uses evidencebased medicine and up-to-date information technology. The company’s emphasis on prevention and early intervention, combined with innovative financing from its contracted Medicare Advantage plans, enables the group to achieve better health outcomes for patients at lower cost.

For more information, details about health plans or to make an appointment, call Innovare at 636.561.8100.

If your business is new to the area and would like to celebrate with a ribbon cutting, please contact Wendy Rackovan at the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.946.0633.

Hendrick’s BBQ Business Partners Ami Hendricks Grimes and Dr. Gupreet Padda celebrated the grand opening of Hendrick’s BBQ with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 20. Joining the Ami and Dr. Padda were St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, employees, ambassadors and board members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Hendrick’s BBQ is located at 1200 S. Main Street in historic St. Charles. For more information, please call 636.724.8600 or visit www. hendricksbbq.com.

Missouri Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Adam Sage celebrated the grand opening of the Missouri Ballet Theatre with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 26. Joining the Adam were: Ballet Master Robert Philander Valentine, theatre board members Greg Forck and Melissa Forck, St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, company dancers, ambassadors and board members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Missouri Ballet Theatre is located at 4135 North St. Peters Parkway in St. Peters. For more information, please call 314.397.7897 or visit www.missouriballettheatre.com.

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Mercy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mercy administrative and physician leaders, joined by several Sisters of Mercy.

Dr. Charles Rehm, Mercy East Communities chief administrative officer; Hon. Sally Faith, mayor, City of St. Charles; Dr. John Hubert, president, Mercy Clinic East Communities; Donn Sorensen, president, Mercy East Communities; Hon. Steve Ehlmann, county executive, St. Charles County; Lynn Britton, president and CEO, Mercy.

Mercy made a commitment to residents of St. Charles County to provide more convenient access to its services. The largest symbol to date of that commitment, Mercy Zumbehl Road, opened September 17, at 1820 Zumbehl Rd. The facility includes offices for family and internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac diagnostic services, OB/GYN, imaging and laboratory services.

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Lindenwood University Announces Director of Planned Giving Donna Baber, JD, has been hired as the Director of Planned Giving at Lindenwood University. In the newly created position, Baber oversees the planning and execution of the University’s planned giving programs through the school’s Institutional Advancement Office.

“With a primary focus on building Lindenwood’s planned giving program, I’ll help steward alumni and friends of the University and begin building a stronger foundation of support for the school’s future,” she said.

Prior to coming to Lindenwood, Baber served for 24 years as an estate planning and trust administration attorney in St. Louis, Missouri. With two decades of experience in the estate and nonprofit field, she has a wealth of expertise in helping donors achieve their estate-planning and legacy-building dreams. She also has five years of experience as a certified public accountant.

Baber holds an undergraduate degree in economics and business administration from Hendrix College and a juris doctorate from Tulane University. She currently resides in St. Louis with her husband, William Baber, MD, and their two children, William, Jr., and Katherine.

O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Trivia Night The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd An- nating an auction item or being a sponsor? Email nual Trivia Night will be held on Friday, Nov. 2 sam@ofallonchamber.org. at O’Fallon City Hall. This year’s theme is “Trivia Night of the Living Dead,” complete with zombie costumes and themed tables plus a round of zombie trivia.

The trivia questions will be from a variety of categories, not just zombie trivia. It’s best to have a group of people from different generations and backgrounds or you can just come and have fun!

The evening includes cash prizes, 50/50, special games and drawings, door prizes, a costume contest, silent auction and more.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Beer, soda and water are included in the fee.

Tickets are $20 each or a table of eight for $160. The event will sell out, so get your ticket today!

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“Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, the Great Pancake Adventure” Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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Pass the Aunt Jemima’s! You’ll flip over “Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, the Great Pancake Adventure,” by Matt Luckhurst.

Most of you know the story of super-sized Paul and his sidekick Babe, an ox the size of a covered wagon. But did you know the pair were impassioned about pancakes. They could stomach hundreds at a sitting.

Growing boys need better nourishment, Paul’s mom said. When Mom took to preaching about greens, broccoli and the like, Paul and Babe vamoosed in search of sweeter pancake pastures.

They scored in the deep, dark woods. A truck loaded with flour turned over next to a creek, dumping the white stuff into the water, making a gooey-thick stream of endless batter that got baked in the hot sun.

This was the first of Paul and Babe’s lucky days as they scoured the countryside, from east to west, making pancake pigs of themselves. Alas, all good things must come to an end — even a tall stack in this fun book with fanciful folk art illustrations.

15 Not-So-Scary Halloween Movies for Kids

By Lindsay Hutton

Joke of the week: Johnny was taking an exam. The exam was fill-in-the-blank. The last question read, “Old MacDonald had a _________.”

Johnny was stumped. He had no idea of the answer. He knew he needed to get this one right to be sure he passed. Making sure the teacher wasn’t watching, he tapped Jane on the shoulder. “Pssst... Jane. What’s the answer to the last question?”

Jane giggled and looked around to make sure the teacher hadn’t noticed.

“You’re so silly,” she whispered. “Everyone knows Old MacDonald had a farm.”

“Oh yeah,” said Little Johnny. “I remember now.” He picked up his pencil and started to write the answer in the blank. He stopped. Reaching forward to tap Jane’s shoulder again, he whispered, “How do you spell farm?”

Jane rolled her eyes. “That’s easy... E-I-E-I-O.”

1. Monsters, Inc. [G]

8. Casper [PG]

2. Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit [G]

9. The Witches [PG]

3. Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie [G] 4. The Worst Witch [G] 5. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown [Not Rated]

10. Corpse Bride [PG] 11. The Nightmare Before Christmas [PG] 12. The Haunted Mansion [PG] 13. Munster, Go Home! [Not Rated]

6. The Goonies [PG]

14. Halloweentown [Not Rated]

7. Hocus Pocus [PG]

15. Harry Potter Series [PG and PG-13]

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Movie

“Pitch Perfect”

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With the success of television’s “Glee,” it’s surprising that Hollywood hasn’t produced more films like “Pitch Perfect.” Based on Mickey Rapkin’s book “Pitch

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory,” this musical comedy hits a high note at first, but it’s all downhill from there.

Anna Kendrick (“50/50”) leads an ensemble cast as Beca, a college student with a true passion for music.

Though she desperately wants to go to Los Angeles to start her career, her father requires that she attend Barden University, the school where he works.

Saddled with an anti-social roommate, Beca spends her free time working at the campus radio station and creating her own music. When Chloe (Brittany Snow) hears her sing in the shower, though, she insists that Beca join the Bellas, an all-female a capella group.

Led by the demanding Aubrey (Anna Camp), the Bellas want to win the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella (ICCA).

The Bellas also have to deal with the Treblemakers, a rival, all-male group at Barden. Featuring lead singer Bumper (Adam DeVine), the Treblemakers are considered to be top contenders for the ICCA championship. The Bellas need fresh material to win, but Aubrey prefers tried-and-true songs and arrangements.

Directed by Jason Moore, who helped make “Avenue Q” a Broadway hit, “Pitch Perfect” has a good heart, but it hits several s o u r notes along the way.

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inspired moments, especially when he tips his director’s cap to “Avenue Q” with a singing puppet group called “The Sockapellas.”

Anna Kendrick has appeal as Beca, but it is hard to root for such an anti-social character. “Pitch Perfect” is designed as a starring vehicle for Kendrick, but Rebel Wilson is hard to ignore as the boisterous Fat Amy. Hailing from Australia, Amy has a powerful voice and great style, but she rarely gets a chance to shine thanks to Aubrey’s oppressive leadership style.

Skylar Astin rounds out the cast as Jesse, a Treblemaker who genuinely likes Beca, but she won’t give him the time of day at first. Adam DeVine from television’s “Workaholics” gets some funny moments as Bumper, an egotistical singer who will dump his teammates in a New York minute if a better offer comes along.

Overall, “Pitch Perfect” tries too hard to please.

Mickey Rapkin’s book offered an insider’s look at the world of collegiate a capella singing, but the movie turns the source material into a standard Hollywood comedy. Rapkin’s book deserved better and so does the audience.

“Pitch Perfect,” rated PG-13 for sexual material, language, and drug references, currently is playing in theaters.

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Editorial

“Over the Fence”

Joe Morice

Ick When we lived in the country, my dad thought we should own a cow. He said my older sister could milk it before school so we could enjoy fresh milk instead of store-bought milk. “Uh oh,” I thought. Sis got the job because she was the oldest and therefore the biggest. I was told I could help when I was old enough. I got old enough much too quick. I disagreed that our younger siblings were too small. They had as much right to be kicked by a dumb cow as anybody.

The first thing I discovered was cows needed milking even when the temperature was ten degrees below zero.

I also discovered milk was warm when it came out of the cow. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” Sometimes she would kick the milk bucket over, usually after it was almost full. Cows were really dumb.

When I brought the milk inside, my mother dumped it in big jars and put it in the refrigerator. Then I discovered that the cream would separate to the top. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” Mom skimmed off most of the cream into a mixing bowl and the Mixmaster would spin for hours turning it into butter. Mixmas-

ters were well made in those days. She still used it long after our cows went to cow heaven…or in this case, that other place.

The milk wasn’t homogenized or pasteurized. It also had lumps of leftover cream floating in it. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” I wouldn’t drink lumpy milk.

My older sister drank it and pretended it was great just to taunt me. She was really mean. Mom made me drink it just like she made me eat broccoli. My mom was mean, too. I wanted to run away and join the circus. Since I didn’t know where it was or when it would be there, I hid in a tree.

I used my allowance to buy milk in the school cafeteria. It came in tiny little cartons and it wasn’t lumpy.

Later I found out I was paying three times as much for it as other schools charged. The school board was eventually indicted for defrauding the federal school lunch program. They got off the hook by blaming the school superintendent who later committed suicide. All this because they were crooks and I liked store-bought milk.

“Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” Committing fraud was something swamp real estate salesmen did.

Not people on school boards that also owned half the town. Naivety, thy name is Milk Boy.

Later on, my father bought another cow. With two kids old enough to milk, he thought we should have two cows. Now we milked everyday except for me when I hid in my tree from my irate mother. She had to milk a cow when she couldn’t find me. She couldn’t find me a lot. As for occasional afternoon milking, we claimed we had too much homework. Sometimes, she believed us. My sister would do her homework and get A’s. I hid in my tree and get D’s.

Dad finally got rid of the cows. He discovered the price of feeding them and the neighbor’s crops they ate when they escaped were too much. He also discovered my older sister was going off to college to get more A’s and find a husband that didn’t have cows.

Our cows were long gone before I was old enough to go off to college to get more D‘s and discover beer.

My folks finally moved to the city and the cows moved on to that other place of burnt out grass and barb-fingered milk maids.

Recently, I drove past a farm with two cows grazing in a field. There was a boy sitting in a tree near the house.

“Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” I wanted to tell him, “Don’t worry kid, your dad will wise up…eventually.”

EPC’s 11th Annual Carfest to Benefit Volunteers in Medicine The popular 11th annual EPC Classic Carfest takes place on Saturday, October 13, 2012. All proceeds from the day-long, family-oriented event, which will be held on EPC’s 10-acre parking lot at 3941 Truman Blvd., I-70 and Cave Springs in St. Charles, will benefit Volunteers in Medicine of St. Charles and Lincoln County. The event is free and open to the public.

Pre-registration for all vehicles is open now at www.classiccarfest.com. Registration, which is $20 per show vehicle, also may be done on the day of the event from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Three dozen proposed classes of vehicles will be represented, including stock and modified versions of cars pre-1949, 1950-73, 1974-90 and 1991-present, as well as stock and modified trucks, street rods, pro-streets and T-buckets, motorcycles, muscle cars, daily drivers, Corvettes, Mustangs, Camaros, imports and special interest vehicles. Pho-

tos from previous Classic Carfests are featured at the web site (www.classiccarfest.com).

“The Classic Carfest has become a fall tradition for many families, and our staff looks forward to this event each year,” said Dan Fuller, founder and president of EPC. The Volunteers in Medicine Clinic provides health care services to uninsured adults in St Charles and Lincoln Counties. Founded in 1996, the clinic has an all-volunteer staff of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers and administrative assistants.

Volunteers in Medicine coordinates care with a multitude of specialists and other health care providers of diagnostic services who will accept Volunteers in Medicine patients. For more information, visit www.vimstc.org or call 636-724-4848.

Music will be performed from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on the EPC lot. Trophies will be awarded at 4 p.m. Award categories include Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Club Participation and Ladies’ Choice.

Powered by volunteers and monetary contributions acquired through corporate sponsors, vendors, raffles and registration fees, the EPC Classic Carfest has successfully raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the last 10 years.

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The Shots Veteran Our kids are 17, 18 and 19. Our youngest, Samantha, is currently receiving weekly shots to build up her resistance to Candida – a type of yeast. I don’t know which is worse…shots for teens or shots for newborns. Sam is quite the trooper, and doesn’t even wince anymore. I have become quite the professional shot giver, having learned many years ago when Michael received three weekly injections. The first shots he can remember, though, came via a visit to the doctor for his Kindergarten checkup.

Now, as all smart mothers and fathers know, you don’t go telling your kid, “Hey, sweetie…let’s go to the doctor for a few booster shots!”

So on this day many years ago, Michael and I dropped off Christopher and Samantha at Grandma’s house, and we were off. He couldn’t wait until we backed out of the driveway. Michael had to start the conversation the instant I stepped back into the van.

“Hey, Mom?” “Yes, Michael.” (The cute thing is he wouldn’t speak again until you answered him.)

“You wook boo-tiful today.” I simply adored the way my 5-year old spoke. Speech therapy, though, quickly took care of the Elmer Fudd effect.

“Thank you, Michael. You’re very sweet.”

“You’re welcome. Hey, Mom?” “Yes, Michael.”

“Do I wook handsome today?”

Silly me! I forgot to return the compliment in the appropriate time frame.

“Yes, of course you do, sweetheart. You look hand-

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“Sawah?” asked Michael, his voice still shaking. This time he didn’t wait for an answer.

“I don’t wike shots.”

It’s amazing how one little boy can bring a smile to everyone around him. Sarah and I both felt better, and within minutes, Michael’s crying had stopped, and he was trying to decide which sticker to wear, and which to give to his brother, Christopher.

By the time we got to the park for lunch, Michael had forgotten all about his shots, or so I thought. He ate quickly, and headed over to the swings, where another Mom was busy pushing the swing that held her 4 yearold daughter. Evidently, Michael asked very politely if she would give him a push, too. By the time I arrived at the swings, the woman was laughing.

“Michael said he had to have three shots today,” she informed me.

Amazing! In less than five minutes, Michael managed to tell her his name, ask her name, and give her the lowdown on his morning at Dr. Go’s office. My 5 year-old had also told Andrea the swing-pusher about Christopher’s stitches in his lip, and Sam’s stitches in her forehead.

“Do you think I can get stitches one day, too?” he asked.

Heaven forbid. Three shots and the tears that followed were about all I could handle.

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some every day.”

“Thank you, Mom.” And so it went. On and on and on. Inside the doctor’s office, Michael charmed Nurse Sarah with 101 questions. What was that thing she strapped around his arm?

Could she hear his heartbeat? How much did he weigh?

I was beginning to think I had a budding reporter in the family. The curiosity was definitely there.

Dr. Go completed the exam, and found Michael to be fit as a fiddle. Then he dropped the bomb, and told Michael that Nurse Sarah would be back in to administer the shots. Before he left, though, Dr. Go surprised Michael with two Batman stickers. All fears were alleviated, until Nurse Sarah came back in with a tray full of medicine, needles and bandages.

“Hey, Sawah,” asked Michael.

“Yes, honey?”

“Will they hurt?” asked my scared angel. But he didn’t wait for an answer. “Which one is first? Then what? And that one is last?”

Sarah and I both reassured him that while the shots would sting a little bit, he’d forget all about them in a few minutes. The first two, including the tetanus shot, didn’t bother Michael too much. He only uttered a small whimper. But a Bugs Bunny Band-Aid brought the smile back to his face. The third shot, however, stung like a bee.

The tears immediately began to flow.

“Ouch! Owie, owie, owie!” he cried.

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Gary Baute Rams Win Two Games in Five Days ***Rams 17 – Phoenix Cardinals 3 The St. Louis Rams take to the 2012 football season as the youngest team out of the 32 in the National Football League (NFL).

The Rams have played three games in the regular season at home and have notched a victory each time.

On the last Sunday of September the team hosted the Seattle Seahawks 19-13 Here are a few highlights of the win over the SEAHAWKS: - Kicker Greg Zuerlein set a new franchise record when he converted a 60-yard field goal attempt.

- Zuerlein also kicked a 58-yard field goal. He is tied for third place in franchise history for most 50-plus yard field goals made in a season with three.

- Zuerlein converted 48 and 24-yard field goals, to make him four-for-four on the day and push his season total to 12-for-12, which are the most consecutive field goals made by a Rams rookie in history.

- Punter Johnny Hekker threw a two-yard touchdown pass to WR Danny Amendola on a fake field goal play.

- Quarterback Sam Bradford threw for 221 yards, completing 16-of-30 passes.

- Wide receiver Danny Amendola led the team with six receptions for 55 yards.

Going into today’s contest, Amendola ranked second in the league in receptions with 25.

- DT Michael Brockers registered his first career start.

Here are a few highlights of the win over the CARDINALS: - The Rams defense collected nine sacks on the night.

- Defense end Chris Long collected his third sack of the season, 34th career, with a takedown of Kolb on a third-and-six play in the second quarter.

- According to press box statistics, Laurinaitis led the team in tackles with 11 (eight solo). He has led the team in tackles in each of the team’s five contests in 2012.

- Leading into tonight’s game, Rams’ opponents were converting just 31.1 percent of their third downs against the Rams, which ranked seventh in the NFL in third down defense.

- Wide receiver Chris Givens hauled in a 51-yard touchdown pass from Bradford in the fourth quarter. His first career touchdown. Also, marks Bradford’s longest

touchdown pass of his career.

- Bradford threw for 141 yards and completed 7-of-21 passes with two touchdowns.

- Running back Steven Jackson rushed 18 times for 76 yards, a 4.2-yard average.

- The offensive line allowed just one sack of Bradford, the lowest total this season.

- Punter Johnny Hekker punted seven times for 398 yards, a 56.9-yard average and 46-yard net. Hekker placed three punts inside the 20-yard line and had a long of 68 yards, establishing a new long.

- Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted a 53-yard field goal. Zuerlein now has 13 consecutive field goals made, four going for 50-plus yards. Zuerlein is now the sixth kicker in NFL history to make first four career field goals of 50-plus yards.

- The last time the Rams’ record was above .500 was November 4, 2006.

Information from Ram’s postgame notes.

NEXT HOME GAMES: October 21 - Sunday: against Green Bay Packers at Noon Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~This is getting fun Metro St. Louis Regional Football Combine ***October 27th Interested in playing indoor football? Here is an opportunity to ‘strut your stuff ’ in front of coaches that can place you in front of teams looking for talented football players.

The combine will take place from noon –2p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Dellwood Recreational Center on West Florissant Road. Individuals will be tested on the 40-yard dash, 5-10-5, line drills and individual position work. metrostlcombine@yahoo.com ~~~Do you have what it takes?

Former Rams’ Linebacker at the Game ***Number 50 Still Looking Tough The Rams alumni committee had former Rams player Pisa Tinoisamoa in the101.1 ESPN party tent prior to the Seahawks game.

Escorted by Rams’ Kyle Eversgerd, Pisa talked about his present local coaching position, signed autographs and posed for pictures.

Gary B. and Pisa Tinoisamoa. Photo by Gary B. ~~~Pisa still in shape

Fire Prevention Week 2012 Stresses Multiple Escape Routes With Fire Prevention Week 2012 scheduled for Oct. 7-13, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole urges Missourians to remember the importance of having at least two es-

cape routes for your family to safely exit your home in case of an emergency.

“It is important that families plan and prepare for the unpredictability and dangers associated with fires,” Cole said. “Fires can spread rapidly, blocking planned escape routes. This makes it essential to have at least two quick escapes routes planned in advance from different rooms throughout your home.

Having an alternate route in case another route becomes blocked can save lives.”

Fire Prevention Week is recognized annually by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and fire departments and safety agencies across the country.

This year’s campaign, “Have 2 Ways Out,” encourages everyone to plan multiple fire escape routes for their families.

According to NFPA, in 2010 there were an estimated 369,500 reported home

structure fires across the U.S., resulting in 2,640 civilian deaths. An NFPA survey also revealed that only 23 percent of American households have actually developed and practiced a fire evacuation plan.

Cole suggested developing a home escape plan as soon as a family moves into a new residence; regularly practicing the plan and explaining it to children; and revising the plan as the children grow up.

Cole added that having a working smoke detector is essential to ensuring your family is alerted in case of a fire.

“Working smoke detectors increase your chance of survival by 50 percent, and are something every household should have,” he said.

For more than 85 years, fire departments have observed Fire Prevention Week, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record. For more information on “Have 2 Ways Out,” visit www.firepreventionweek.org.

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Teens and Technology: Sexting

By Kim Allen, Ph.D., MFT, former director, Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy & Parenting, former state specialist, Human Development & Family Studies, University of Missouri Extension Sexting - text messages or images sent with cell phones and computers - is an alarming trend among teenagers. Some teens consider sexting a harmless flirtation, but it’s becoming a serious problem. Teens have been embarrassed, harassed, expelled from school and even convicted on charges of child pornography for sending and receiving such items.

In a study conducted by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 22 percent of teen girls between the ages of 13 and 19 have sent or posted nude or semi-nude photos of themselves, and 39 percent of all teens have reported sending sexually suggestive messages. More than two-thirds of teens sending these messages say the content is intended for their boyfriends or girlfriends, but teens also report sending images to someone they wish to date or someone they met online.

Many teens do not realize that once they hit the send button, they lose control over those images or messages. Nearly half of the teens in this study reported that it is common for messages to be shared among friends. Seventy-five percent of the teens say they believe sharing these messages can have negative consequences. The majority, however, say they participate in sexting because it is “fun or flirtatious” or because they want to send someone a “sexy present.”

Parents need to know that there are real consequences for sexting. In many states, sending nude images of someone under the age of 18 is considered pornography and kids are facing serious consequences for sending sexual images. As a parent, there are several things you can do to help your teen make smart texting choices.

Talk to your kids • Ask them what kind of messages they send.

• Let your teen know what is suitable and what is inappropriate or illegal.

• Talk to your teen about the consequences of sending sexual images or messages.

• Let your teen know they can’t control what happens to a text once it is sent.

• Encourage them to make good choices about what images and content to include in their text messages.

• Talk to teens about your values on sexual activity.

Monitor the use of technology • Keep technology in a central room in the home, especially at night.

• Know what websites your teen frequents and who they text.

• Install software with parental controls and block inappropriate sites.

• Become friends with your teen on all their social network forums.

Be in control of all passwords and protections for the cell phone.

October is Home Eye Safety Month Each year more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur in the United States; and 50,000 people permanently lose all or part of their vision as a result. Nearly half of all eye injuries occur in and around the home, and thousands of those victims are children.

According to Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization (and sponsor of the initiative), appropriate eye protection could have lessened the severity or even prevented 90 percent of those injuries.

Dr. Todd Hamilton, optometrist and co-founder of Image Eye Care in Weldon Spring, could not agree more.

“Too often we see people with eye injuries that could have been avoided had they just taken the time to use simple precautions like safety glasses and goggles,” he said.

However, Hamilton is quick to point out protective eyewear is just one component to staying safe.

“Always be aware of eye safety dangers when working, especially with chemicals and cleaners,” he said. “Keep your tools in good working order and be sure to use all equipment safety features as directed.”

“And you’ve got to protect your kids,” said Holly Hamilton, OD, co-founder of Image Eye Care and mother of the couple’s twins. “Only purchase age-appropriate toys, and never let children play with pellet or BB guns in an unsupervised setting.”

Other ways to prevent eye injuries in children include supervis-

ing them when they are using common household items such as scissors, rubber bands, and coat hangers; and never let children handle fireworks, including sparklers.

“While you should never attempt to treat a serious eye injury yourself, there are several first aid steps that can be taken until medical assistance can be obtained,” Todd Hamilton said.

For chemical splashes, do not try to neutralize the chemical. Instead, flush the eye with water for at least ten minutes. Likewise, particles and other foreign bodies should be flushed out, rather than rubbed. If the eye has been punctured, never attempt to remove the object that is stuck in the eye.

Image Eye Care was founded in April 2012 by Drs. Todd and Holly Hamilton. The practice features personalized service and a unique, fashion-forward optical. The doctors specialize in the treatment and management of dry eye and ocular allergy, as well as the fitting of multifocal contact lenses. The Drs. Hamilton also monitor the ocular manifestations of systemic disease, and co-manage refractive surgeries such as LASIK and cataract extraction.

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CHURCH October 13: Craft Show 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Child of God Lutheran School, 650 Salt Lick Road, Saint Peters. Holiday items, soaps, doll clothes and more. BBQ and bake sale items available.

October 13: WCA Fall Festival 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Westgate Christian Academy, 551 Salt Lick Road, St. Peters, Mo. Carnival games, bounce house, hot dogs, kettle corn and more. All families welcome.

Info: tsauer@westgateacademy.com.

October 14: Country Fair 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Academy of the Sacred Heart, 691 N. Second Street, St. Charles. Children’s games, music, sports challenges, bbq, fall marketplace, kettle beef and fried chicken dinners. Info: www.ash1818.org.

October 16: Prison Ministry Presentation 7 p.m. at Assumption Parish Center (lower level Hall C), 403 N. Main Street, O’Fallon, Mo. In conjunction with Immaculate Conception – Dardenne. Project COPE discussed.

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Connection 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans’ Memorial Pkwy., O’Fallon, Mo. $14/ person. Luncheon and program on organization.

October 20: Sale and Dinner 4 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church at Hwys Y and W in Foley, Mo. Turkey dinner, silent auction and auction. Info: 636.668.8855 or 573.898.2234.

October 21: Roast Beef and Chili Dinner 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church of Christ fellowship hall, corner of Walnut and Public in the center of Augusta. Info: 636.228.4831.

October 21: Fall Festival and Turkey Shoot 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church of Dardenne, 7701 Hwy. N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368. Turkey shoot, fried chicken and baked ham dinners, petting zoo and pony rides (2-4 p.m.) 50/50 and handmade quilt raffle, train raffle, country store and children’s games.

Info: 636.561.2325.

EVENTS 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.

October 12: Girls Night Out! 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn, 2310 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Mo. Shopping, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, vendor demonstrations and a short discussion on a financial topic. RSVP to Kaleana Wright, 636.695.4118 or kaleana. wright@thrivent.com.

October 13: Rockin’ 4 Nathan 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 312, 2400 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. Benefit for Nathan Barringer, struck by a car while skateboarding and severely injured. Dinner and entertainment $25/person.

Entertainment only $5 (doors open at 8:30 p.m.). Info: 636.724.9050.

October 20: Craft Show 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt South High School, 8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters, Mo. 163 booths.

Jewelry to Christmas ornaments, holiday items, and wooden crafts, to soaps and bath products. Bake sale and concessions available. Proceeds benefit Activities Booster Club.

October 13-14: Gateway Miniature Fair Show and Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday at Doubletree Hotel at Westport, 1973 Craigshire Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63146. $7 adults, $6 museum members, $3 children under 12. Info: www.miniaturemuseum. org.

October 20: Movie Night at the Cottleville Firehouse 6-9 p.m. at 1385 Motherhead Rd., Cottleville, Mo. Bring a blanket or chair. Popcorn and beverage provided. Watch “The Lorax,” tour the firehouse, and more. Info: 636.441.1735.

October 12: SCC Trivia Night 7-10:30 p.m. at Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Bldg. Auditorium, SCC Campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. $25/person or $200/table of 8. Info: www.stchas. edu/trivia, or 636.922.8620

October 14: White Cane Awareness Walk 12-4 p.m. at the Harvester Lions Club, 4835 Central School Road, St. Charles. Free. Hosted by St. Charles County Council of the Blind. Obstacle course, free glaucoma screening, guest speakers, live music & more.

Info: 636.561.6947.

October 12-22: Truth-Compassion-Tolerance Art Exhibition 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at St. Peters City Hall.

When justice, freedom, respect, and human rights are challenged by evil, ordinary people can become extraordinary.

October 19: PALS Annual Trivia Night At the Knights of Columbus Hall in Old Monroe. Put together your team of eight players and join us for a fun evening! Proceeds will help us to continue providing quality care for stray and abandoned animals in our area. Info: www.pals-pets.com or 636.338.1818.

October 26: Pretty in Pink Ladies Night Out 7-9 p.m. at Ultimate Fitness, 821 W. Terra Lane, O’Fallon, Mo. Fashion Show, vendors, door prizes, live music & more. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Info: 636.272.8442.

October 27: Francis Howell Central Craft Fair 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Francis Howell Central High School, 5199 Hwy. N, St. Charles, Mo. Free admission.

Crafter booths - $40. Info: fhccraftfair@hotmail.com.

October 27: Writing Workshop and Silent Auction 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Center. Hands-on learning from two teachers, pitch an agent, silent auction and more. Info: www.saturdaywriters.org.

October 27: Haunted House Party 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA. Lockin party. Info: Adam Styer at 636.928.1928.

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October 10: Alzheimer’s Association Free Program 6-8 p.m. at Corporate Parkway Branch Library, 1200 Corporate Pkwy, Wentzville, MO 63385. Core education program about the basics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Information on research, treatments and how to get a diagnosis. Preregister at www.alz. org/stl or 800.272.3900.

Now - December 5: 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.

• Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Info/intake interview: Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092.

Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/ patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician. Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register.

Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.

and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163.

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health CenterWentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617.

Progress West HealthCare Center Events Free unless otherwise noted. Info/ registration: 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 October 10-11: Leg up on Peripheral Vascular Disease: Screening 4-6 p.m. [PWHC] Help detect circulatory problems in the lower extremities. Then join us for breakfast on October 12 as Michael Missler, DO, Cardiology, provides an overview of test results and more. Space is limited, appointments required.

October 10: Basics of Alzheimer’s 6-7:30 p.m. [CP] An expert from the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss the latest research, diagnosis and treatment of various types of dementia. Appropriate for persons with dementia and their loved ones.

Support Groups Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550.

1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one.

Registration: 314.776.3627.

Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch.

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• 2nd & 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.1407.

2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100.

4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West.

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4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30–8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph.org.

Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing. 636.928.7651, x. 115.

3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30–7:30 p.m. Support Group for adults w/cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters.

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3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45 p.m. Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon.

Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss.

1.800.272.3900.

Gateway to Hope Program Arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured & reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. Call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or visit www.gthstl.org.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Info: metrostlouissia@ gmail.com.

• 1st & 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

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October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month As October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,

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Through careful examination, staff at the Pet Adoption will help you select the pet that is best for your family. Staff makes every effort possible to collect a complete history of the animal, to treat medical issues and to assess temperament, so that these pets can make a smooth transition into your home.

In addition to offering pets that are a good match for you, our center also works with owners to provide counseling and assistance on the parenting of their desired pet.

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gram. Adult dogs are $50, while puppies can be adopted for $60 – much less than other centers or breed-rescue groups who sometimes charge fees of $100 or more.

This adoption fee includes a thorough health examination, initial vaccinations, a spay or neuter service, temperament education and microchipping.

The Pet Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays). The facility is also open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information on the facility or to view photos and descriptions of animals available for adoption, please visit http://www.scchealth.org/docs/hs/ or call 636.949.PETS. If you’re interested in assisting the Pet Adoption Center but are unable to take full-time ownership of an adoptable pet, you can become a foster parent or volunteer. Fostering helps prepare animals for adoption by socializing them and providing a loving home until a more permanent place to live is available. The Pet Adoption Center provides veterinary care for foster animals and contributes additional food and care supplies. Volunteers contribute by caring for and preparing animals for adoption. For information on becoming a foster family or volunteer, please call 636.949.PETS.

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