Community News – St. Charles County: Oct. 12. 2011

October 12, 2011

Bring the whole family for the 2nd Annual Family Fall Festival from noon to midnight on Saturday, October 22 in Cottleville’s Legacy Park.

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Family Fun!

Fall Festival

By Shelly A. Schneider

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Cottleville’s first fall festival was created by the Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach (CFCO) organization to raise money for the Liberty Swing, which now serves children of all abilities in Legacy Park. Skip Stephens, executive director of the CFCO, said last year’s festival was such a great event the CFCO decided to make it an annual event.

“We brought in just shy of $14,000 last year,” Stephens said. “A large part of that was through sponsorships and donations. This year the funds will be used for our outreach efforts.”

Created in September 2008, the CFCO’s mission is to raise the community's educational and awareness levels on safety and health issues in hopes of preventing misfortune. However, when tragedy does occur, the CFCO assists individuals and families who are victims of fire, other emergencies, or other severe crises by providing whatever is needed to minimize burden and to promote recovery. CFCO started with a group of Cottleville Firefighters that saw a need to go above and beyond the call of duty of putting out fires and rescuing people from car accidents. Their empathy for the victims of these emergencies led the group to envision CFCO as a way to extend a helping hand even further. Then it was decided that we should broaden our focus to include prevention of such emergencies and on individuals with serious medical illnesses. CFCO was organized as a public benefit charity under 501(c)3 in the IRS tax code.

Today, CFCO is primarily funded by community fundraising events, such as the St. Patty's 7K Run for the Helmet Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Lincoln County Life . . . . . . . .8 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

and the Fall Festival. CFCO is a 100 percent volunteer organization.

The Second Annual Family Fall Festival starts at noon in Cottleville’s Legacy Park. A shuttle service is available for those who wish to park at Francis Howell Central High School off of Hwy. N in Cottleville. There is also parking along 5th Street and at Cottleville City Hall.

The kids’ events run to 6 p.m. and include: pony rides, face painting, a petting zoo, bounce houses, a hay maze, crafts, games, a Ronald McDonald Magic Show and more. Food and drinks will be available for sale through the end of the event. Enjoy funnel cakes, cotton candy, hot dogs and fries, chili, soda and beer. The hay maze and bounce houses are free. All other activities are ticket based (including the food).

There will be five bands this year, including Zero Friction (2 – 4 p.m.), Walking Kalamity (4 – 6 p.m.), Willie & The Poor Boys (6 – 9 p.m.) and Fatboys (9 – 11:30 p.m.). The entertainment and bonfires are free. Fun for adults also includes the haunted hay rides. Stephens said the haunted hayride goes out into

the field adjacent to the park.

“The tractors take you out and the first half is riding,” he said. “There may be some tractor engine problems and people may have to exit the hayride (optional) and walk through the haunted

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Stephens said volunteers are still needed for the afternoon children’s events. To volunteer, please call Judy at Cottleville Fire District at 636.447.6655 ext. 8728.

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Learn the Basics of West Coat Women Who Plan May Benefit with a Secure Swing in Four Classes Future If you’ve ever wanted to learn West Coast Swing, join instructors Mike and Natasha Berkel for a dance class that will have you moving confidently on the dance floor in no time.

Beginning October 19, class meets from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Civic Hall, 305 Civic Park Drive, O’Fallon, Mo., 63366. The cost is $35 per couple for O’Fallon residents, or $40 for non-resident couples. Need a partner? No problem – individual registration is welcomed.

For more information about the classes, contact Paula Creech at pcreech@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636.474.8121.

Please register early to avoid class cancellation; registration ends one week before the start of each class. You can register for programs: 1. Online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec. 2. By phone at 636.474.2732.

3. In person at the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive, 63366, or the Renaud Spirit Center.

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AARP offers tips and resources to help women consider their long-term care options.

By Cassandra Oshinnaiye, manager, Long-term Care Options, AARP Education & Outreach If you’re like most women, you assume many important roles – from pursuing a vibrant career and an active personal life, to caring for younger and older loved ones. And while women are selfdescribed “multi-taskers,” there is one task many put on the back burner: planning for their futures.

Thanks to improvements in science and lifestyle, many women are enjoying longer lives.

Women outlive men by about five years, and represent two-thirds of Americans age 85 and older.

And because most want to stay independent and in their homes as they age, planning for their futures and long-term care is one of the most important issues facing boomer women, who number 786,878 in Missouri. Long-term care encompasses a variety of services and support options that allow us to live safely and comfortably if we develop a condition or disability that prevents us from independently caring for ourselves.

It usually includes assistance with activities and daily tasks, such as preparing meals and dressing.

In the coming years, nearly 40 million U.S. boomer women will be faced with making decisions about their futures. Today, many are helping older relatives with these same decisions. By learning about your options and taking some actions now, you and your family may have a little less to worry about later and more time to enjoy together. Here are some important steps you can take to reach the future you envision: • Take care of yourself to improve your chances for a healthy future. Learn about the latest recommended screenings for women age 50 and older, and review the guidelines for living healthy at www.aarp.org/womenchecklist.

• Find out the costs of long-term care in your

community, and learn how they are commonly covered by using AARP’s long-term care calculator: www.aarp.org/longtermcarecosts.

• Create legal instructions that will keep you in charge of decisions about your medical care by creating an advance directive that meets your state’s requirements: www.aarp.org/advancedirectives.

• Assess your home to determine whether it will be a good fit for the future by using our AARP’s “Make Your Home a Safe Home” checklist: www. aarp.org/home-garden/livable-communities/ info-07-2011/make-your-home-a-safe-home. html.

• Find out more about services in your community by contacting the Eldercare Locator by phone (1.800.677.1117) or by visiting www.eldercare.gov.

In addition to these steps, there are simple things you can do now that cost little or no money. AARP’s Decide.Create.Share.sm resources can help. Find out what’s possible by calling 1.888.

OUR.AARP to order a free Long-term Care Planning Guide (stock number: D19247), or by visiting www.aarp.org/decide for more information.

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Assumption Parish Fall Festival October 16

Fall Programs Make the Library a Teen Hot Spot

Assumption Church (403 North Main St., O’Fallon) is hosting its annual Fall Festival and Craft Bazaar from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. The festival features turkey and sausage dinners, crafts, a country store, games, hayrides, live entertainment and much more! All are welcome to enjoy food, fun and fellowship.

At the festival, attendants can enjoy a turkey and sausage dinner in the parish center. Adult dinners are $10 and children are only $5. Dinner is served with green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, cranberries, corn, sauerkraut, desert, and a beverage. Carryouts are also available.

In addition, there will be live entertainment from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. featuring the upbeat music of local band FOG. For more information about the festival, contact Nancy Lee Gomer at 636.795.1137 or Assumption Parish at 636.240.3721.

Fall programs offered through the St. Charles City-County Library District just made the teen scene more exciting. Here are just a few of the free programs: Teen Read Week: Writing Workshop. 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 16 at the McClay Library, 2760 McClay Road. Info: 636.441.7577.

Teen author Angela Sage Larsen leads an entertaining and informative workshop for teen authors. Get the seven golden keys that unlock your talent in creating believable characters and musthave writing tips. Geared for ages 13-19. Registration required www.youranswerplace.org.

Tales From Beyond: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18 at Middendorf-Kredell Library, 2750 Highway K, O’Fallon. Info: 636.978.7926.

6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19 at the Kathryn Linnemann Library, 2323 Elm Street, St. Charles. Info: 636.723.0323.

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Community Living Partnering with Walk Run ‘n Roll for Monsanto Grow St. Louis Contest Community Living, Inc. (CLI) is calling for community help to obtain votes for Monsanto’s Grow St. Louis contest, which is giving everyone the chance to vote for their favorite non-profits to win up to $15,000 in grant funds. As a partnering agency of the annual Walk, Run ‘n Roll for People with Developmental Disabilities, CLI entered the event into the contest, and the organization is encouraging members of the community to go online now and show their support.

Individuals can vote up to 100 times a day through October 16 by visiting www.stlgrown.com, clicking the “vote” heading at the bottom of the page and searching for the keyword “walk.” First-time voters will be asked to validate their email addresses in order for their votes to count. The Grow St. Louis projects that accumulate the most votes will receive awards from Monsanto in the amounts of $15,000, $10,000 or $5,000, respectively. Monsanto, an agricultural company based in St. Louis, is holding the contest to help organizations like CLI improve lives and strengthen the community.

“CLI is one of nine area agencies participating in the Walk, Run ‘n Roll for People with Developmental Disabilities, and the event plays a significant role in raising awareness and funding for individuals with developmental disabilities in the St. Charles and St. Louis communities,” said Barb Griffith, president and CEO of Community Living, Inc. “We hope individuals across the region will take time to vote and make the Walk, Run ‘n Roll a Grow St. Louis winner, as this contest not only brings with it a chance to win much-needed grant funding, it also offers a great chance to spread the word about the event and the positive impact it has on individuals with developmental disabilities in our region.”

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Titanic, the Water Coffin, & Jack the Ripper are shared. See real artifacts including a ticket for the Titanic, Haitian voodoo doll and Jivaro shrunken heads! Registration required www.youranswerplace.org.

Meet Author Gordan Korman, author of The Medusa Plot. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 26 at the Kathryn Linnemann Library, 2323 Elm Street, St. Charles. Info: 636.723.0323.

Immensely popular, hilarious, and much-loved author Gordon Korman will talk about his newest book, The Medusa Plot, the first in the 39 Clues Cahills vs Vespers series. If you are a fan of Son of the Mob, 39 Clues, Framed, the Titanic series, or other Korman books, don’t miss this opportunity to meet the author, hear what its like writing for kids and ask questions. Books, including other titles he has authored, will be sold

by Main Street Books. Get yours autographed!

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Register for these and other programs at www. youranswerplace.org under the Program and Events tab.

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2nd Annual Oktoberfest/ JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

Lake Saint Louis Drop-off Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Metro Saint Louis/ Greater Missouri Chapter continues to grow the Oktoberfest/JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

“Over the past two years JDRF’s Dave Welborn has partnered with energetic families and corporate supporters to create one of the most successful fundraising events in the area,” said Marie Davis, JDRF executive director.

Frontier Park was alive with colorful JDRF family Walk teams on a cloudless September 24. More than 2,000 walkers came together to raise $100,000 (twice the amount of 2010) for diabetes research.

Until a cure is found, JDRF is committed to keeping individuals with type 1 diabetes healthy and reducing the burden of living with the disease. Also, for those patients who have lived with the disease for decades, JDRF believes it is essential to find new ways to prevent, reverse or treat the complications of type 1 diabetes.

The city of Lake Saint Louis will have an electronics and appliance drop-off recycling event for households and businesses at the Meadows Shopping Center by the fountain from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 15. Initiated two years ago by the city’s Green Environmental Advisory Committee, this year’s recycling event is again managed by Web Innovations & Technology Services (WITS), Missouri’s largest not-for-profit recycling agency. WITS either reconditions dropped-off items for reuse in the greater St. Louis area or takes them apart for recycling. Ed Young, chairperson of the Advisory Committee, said that he is “delighted to work with an agency that advertises that no donated item will end up in a landfill.”

Possible items for recycling include: computers, monitors, other computer hardware including cables, office/business equipment and machinery, telecommunications equipment including phones and clocks, televisions, VCRs, stereos, cameras, other audio/video equipment, data storage devices including CDs and VHS tapes, home electronics, blenders, toasters, irons, washing machines and dryers, dishwashers, furnaces, hot water heaters, home medical equipment, industrial machinery, lawn mowers, tillers, tools, air conditioners, refrigerators, humidifiers, old motors, transformers, electrical equipment, power supplies, and car batteries. There is a $5 suggested donation for each computer monitor and laptop, television, large appliance, and all Freon-containing devices. All other items may be dropped off free of charge. All payments and donations of reusable items may be tax deductible as WITS is a not-for-profit agency. Unacceptable items for this recycling event include: tires, wood furniture, other wood products, paint and paint cans, and household and industrial chemicals.

Steve Schertel, Lake Saint Louis director of Community Development, said, “This recycling event provides Lake Saint Louis residents and business owners with a low-cost opportunity to clean out their house or building of unwanted items in an environmentally-responsible fashion.” For more information, check out the city of Lake Saint Louis website (http://www.lakesaintlouis.com) or the WITS website (http://www.witsinc.org); or call WITS at 314.382.1650.

Three year-old Kaden Carrington of St. Peters (far left holding red t-shirt) was diagnosed with type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes less than one year ago. Members of his team came out in full force to support him at the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest/JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes in St. Charles, Mo. Photo by Megan Sheets

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St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre to Host $100 or Less Art Sale and Exhibition Looking for holiday gifts? Give everyone on your list a piece of art this holiday season. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s $100 or Less Art Sale and Exhibition from October 14 - December 5 is the perfect place to purchase unique, original artwork at a very low price. It also gives artists a chance to clear out their inventory and make some

quick holiday cash.

The opening reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 14.

This is the third year the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre has put on the show and it’s a big hit each year. The city’s Arts Leader, Cindy Dubois said, “This show is popular since it gives artists a chance to clean out their studios to make room for new artistic endeavors. It’s also great for everyone else, especially since it’s before the holiday season kicks off. It’s a great way to purchase a piece of original art at a reasonable price.”

St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall, at the intersection of Mexico Road and St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information, call 636.397.1624 or stop the by Cultural Arts Centre. A brochure is available to download from the website at www.stpetersmo.net.

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Prison Education Programs Reduce Inmate Prison Return Rate, MU Study Shows Correctional facility educational programs a good investment for state of Missouri

By Nathan Hurst According to the Pew Research Center, one in one hundred American adults is currently in prison. U.S. Department of Justice statistics show that 67 percent of those inmates will recidivate, or re-offend and return to prison after they are released. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has found that educating inmates and preparing them to find jobs upon their release from prison greatly reduces their recidivism rate.

Jake Cronin, a policy analyst with the Institute of Public Policy in the Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri, studied Missouri Department of Corrections data and found that inmates who earned their GED in Missouri prisons were significantly more likely to find a job after prison and less likely to recidivate than inmates who did not. Cronin found the biggest jump in reduced recidivism rates, more than 33 percent, when he looked at inmates who earned a GED and acquired a full-time job after their release.

“Employment proves to be the strongest predictor of not returning to prison that we found,” Cronin said. “Those who have a full-time job are much less likely to return to prison than similar inmates who are unemployed. Recidivism rates were nearly cut in half for former inmates with a full-time job compared to similar inmates who are unemployed. Inmates

United Services Early Childhood Center Receives Grant from Nike United Services recently announced it has received a $1,000 donation from NIKE in support of the playground renovation project at the agency’s location in Dardenne Prairie. The funds will be added to other corporate grants and individual donations to assist United Services in updating and improving the surface and playground amenities so children of all abilities may safely enjoy and participate on it.

United Services-West Site Director, Leslie Tucker said, “This financial assistance from NIKE will help United Services in our efforts to enhance the existing playground surface which has been in need of replacement for some time. In addition, we are hoping to expand the playground to include outdoor classrooms which will provide wonderful hands-on learning opportunities for all the students we serve.”

who take advantage of the educational opportunities available to them in prison are more likely to find a job than those who do not.”

Cronin says these reduced recidivism rates can save the state a substantial amount of money in reduced incarceration costs. He points to a similar study which found that educational programs that reduced recidivism rates saved the state of Maryland $24 million a year, which is twice the amount of money spent on the program. Cronin believes this shows that correctional facility educational programs are a good investment for the state of Missouri.

“If similar results occur in Missouri, which I would expect given the findings of this study, that would mean the state is currently saving more than $20 mil-

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lion a year in reduced incarceration costs as a result of correctional education programs,” Cronin said. “In this political environment, states across the country are looking for ways to save money. This is one program that, in the long run, saves the state money. It is a good investment; an investment that has a high rate of return.”

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O’Fallon’s Innovative Playground is Open

It’s official – Brendan’s Playground, built to encourage kids of all abilities to play together, is open in Paul A. Westhoff Park, 810 Sheppard Drive, O’Fallon, Mo., 63366.

The playground is named for Brendan Schmitt, a Westhoff Elementary School student who has difficulty playing on traditional playground equipment due to the effects of a rare genetic disorder. At the conclusion of the ceremonial ribbon cutting on Saturday, October 1, Brendan and hundreds of kids enjoyed romping on the new playground for the first time.

Speaking to an estimated 1,000 people in attendance, O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy said:

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“Today is about a young boy who has inspired each and every one of us to strive for something that seemed out of reach. Today’s about a community coming together on a project that is bigger than all of us. Today is about O’Fallon creating a new legacy for all of our residents.

“With the opening of Brendan’s Playground, we are again demonstrating that O’Fallon is a community every family can call home, and a place where people of all abilities can experience the love, caring and hope that this playground will bring.”

The nature-themed playground features ADA-accessible ramps connecting nearly all areas, a variety of climbing structures, steel slides that are suitable for children with cochlear implants (because the slides do not generate static electricity), a variety of swings so that children of different ages and abilities can swing together, and a set of large, outdoor musical instruments on which kids can improvise tunes: drums, a glass imbarimba (xylophone), a metallophone and an electronic piano.

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Mended Hearts Donates AEDs to Cottleville Police Department The Mended Hearts St. Charles County Chapter #369 first annual charity golf tournament was held on Saturday, September 17 at the Warrenton Golf Course. The chapter members decided to use the funds raised to provide AEDs (automatic external defibrillators) to first responders in St. Charles County who did not have the device. The Cottlevillle Police Department was selected as the first recipient.

Mended Hearts is a patient-support organization that offers compassion, hope and encouragement to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers, and has been doing so for over 50 years. Whether in the hospital, on the telephone or via the internet, Mended Hearts volunteers are here to help with the enjoyment of life after a heart event. The members understand the needs and concerns because they’ve experienced them. It’s important for heart disease patients to know they are not alone; Mended Hearts is here to listen and to help. To find out more about the program and the organization call 888.432.7899 or 636.332.6703 or go to www.mendedhearts.org or www.mendedheartsstcharles, org.

Meetings for the local chapter #369, established in August 2010, are held monthly on the second Tuesdays, and alternate between BJC in St. Peters and SSM St. Joseph’s in St. Charles.

1st Financial Federal Credit Union Receives Award for Outstanding Community Involvement 1st Financial Federal Credit Union located in St. Charles, Wentzville, Hazelwood, and Downtown St. Louis was recently honored with the Dora Maxwell Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements in social responsibility and community involvement.

The award was presented by the Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) a state trade association comprised of nearly 140 credit unions in Missouri. Awards are given in each of several categories ranging from community events to financial education to credit union philosophy in action.

1st Financial Federal Credit Union won a Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility award for its work on behalf Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis. The credit union offered members the option skipping a loan payment for a small fee during the months of November and December 2010 and if chosen, members could add $5.00 which was then matched by the Credit Union and CO-OP ATM Network. Nearly 40 percent

of members chose to donate the funds which were matched through the CO-OP ATM matching grant program.

“The Missouri Credit Union Association social responsibility awards recognize the best-of-the-best in community involvement.” said Maria Langston, executive director of Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis. “Our credit union partners help the lives of thousands of children treated at our member hospitals, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 1st Financial is truly a champion for children.”

Award winners were recognized at the MCUA annual conference held September 20-23 in Branson, Mo. For more information on the Awards or to view the entire list of winners, visit www.MCUA.org.

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Domestic Violence Turned Fatal Dinner, documentary and community discussion to break the silence of violence

Pictured left to right: Cottleville Police Department Chief Scott Lewis, Larry Mantle, president, Mended Hearts #369; Carolyn Holt, Mended Hearts #369 member and sudden cardiac arrest survivor because of the availability of an AED; and John Colvin, Mended Hearts #369 member and chair of the golf tournament.

Connections to Success in St. Charles and the Verizon Foundation will host a documentary showing and expert panel discussion on “Telling Amy’s Story,” from 6:15-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18. The event chronicles the true events of one woman’s life and death due to domestic violence.

A light dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. To RSVP, please call 636.940.8027.

Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, Telling Amy’s Story follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001.

After the documentary showing, there will be a panel discussion including a survivor and three experts in the field of domestic violence.

Vicky Williams, Domestic Violence Survivor Michelle Matthews, Crime Victim Advocacy Center Sandra Neager, Crisis Counseling Coordinator, Safe Connections Patrice Billings, Board Member, Safe Connections & First Female Helicopter Pilot The event is free and open to the public.

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“Live Like Your Life Depends On It” Free Workshop Series “Live like Your Life Depends on It” is a workshop series designed to educate attendees about daily living skills. The series is presented by the Lincoln County Council on Aging (LCCOA), Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC), NEMO Area Agency on Aging, the Eastern Missouri Regional Arthritis Center and the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Workshop groups will meet each week to discuss ways to live better. Participants will learn how to: improve knowledge of living a healthy life with or being at risk for having a chronic condition; identify the latest medical and pain management approaches; develop a safe, individualized exercise program; manage fatigue and stress more effectively; find solutions to problems caused by aging or your condition; identity ways to deal with anger, fear, frustration and depression; discuss the roles of nutrition in chronic disease management; and use new ways to communicate with family and friends The workshop series will be held at LCCOA in Troy. Workshops will meet Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1. Door prizes and incentives will be offered each week. If you have any questions, please call LCCOA at 636.528.7000.

YOU Can Help Fire District 1 Win $10,000 Liberty Mutual is sponsoring an online contest to help support local fire departments and help families live safer lives. The Fire Safety Pledge program, at befiresmart.com/ pledge, is an online forum where visitors can read about fire safety. Most importantly, the website hosts a short online quiz to help test your knowledge of fire safety. Communities are encouraged to take the quiz and select their local fire station. The fire stations with the most participation will be awarded $10,000 grants from Liberty Mutual. The Pledge program is now open and will stay active through October 31. Log in and take the quiz today to help Lincoln County Fire District #1 take home this valuable grant. It’s a totally free and educational way to support our local heroes.

LCMC Offers Flu Shots Lincoln County Medical Center will be hosting a Flu Vaccine Clinic on October 18, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the hospital lobby located at 1000 E Cherry Street.

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The clinic is open to anyone 18 or older in need of a flu shot. Medicare will be accepted or patients must pay $25 cash. Individuals with Medicare should bring their cards. For more information please call Louise Simpson at 636.528.3300.

The CDC recommends that people get their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as the vaccine becomes available in the community. Vaccination before December is best since this timing ensures that protective antibodies are in place before flu activity is typically at its highest.

Powell Library Used Book Sale Powell Memorial Library will be holding a Used Book Sale in Troy on Friday, October 28 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will be in the lobby of Bonfils Auditorium.

Donation of used books, magazines, etc. will be accepted. This is great time to get a bargain; an entire sack of books will sell for only $2.

If you can’t make it to the auditorium the weekend of the sale, you will have an opportunity to get your hands on choice books at the pre-sale. For the month of October, used books will be sold in the front foyer of the library for $1. The library is located at 951 W College Street in Troy.

Regular library hours are Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Dardenne Baptist Church Ribbon Cutting

Pastor Mark Self of Dardenne Baptist Church, along with the members of the church, proudly cut the ribbon to celebrate their membership in the Lake Saint Louis Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce. Dardenne Baptist Church is located at 2345 Oak Drive in Dardenne Prairie, Mo. The staff and members would like to invite the community to join them for the church’s 55th anniversary celebration on October 30.

In attendance for the ribbon cutting were members of the church as well as members of the Lake Saint Louis Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, or to contact Dardenne Baptist Church, visit www.dardennebaptistchurch.org or call 636.625.2015.

Win a $500 Gift Card!

Shop local for a chance to win this holiday season. Every time you shop at a Cottleville-Weldon Spring business, enter your name in a drawing for a chance to win a $500 MasterCard gift card. You’ll receive two entries if you purchase from a Chamber member. The promotion runs through December 31, and entry forms will be collected by January 2, 2012. The drawing will take place at the CWS Chamber breakfast. For more information, please visit www. cottlevilleweldonspringchamber.com.

Amanté Jewelers Settles into New Location

By DeAnna Massie Juan Ramirez has been in business for 30 years, and still bubbles with enthusiasm when he talks about the work he and his employees are doing at Amanté Jewelers.

“We are not your cookie cutter jewelry store.” Ramirez said. “We don’t duplicate, so if we create a piece for you, you won’t see the same piece on your neighbor. We are always trying to make or find something unusual that’s also very affordable.”

Since the big move from West County to Saint Peters, Ramirez has been busy attending chamber of commerce meetings and reaching out to other local businesses.

Ramirez said the decision to move was an economic one.

“My commute has gone from 25 miles to six,” he said.

The commute matters for a business owner like Ramirez. Even as the senior member of the team, he puts in full days, working alongside one other designer to create custom pieces for Amanté customers.

In addition to custom design and repair, Amanté Jewelers carries some of the finest designer lines available. They are the exclusive Missouri distributor of Frederic Duclos silver, and maintain a thriving relationship with Austrian designer Elena Kriegner. Ramirez said Kriegner is exactly the kind of artist and craftsman Amanté Jewelers prides themselves on promoting.

“Her work is really something new and innovative,” he said. “Her collection includes a line of versatile pieces that can be worn as rings or necklaces. And she only works with the finest quality

gemstones—no imperfections. She is a very precise artist.”

Amanté Jewelers advertises a familiar business philosophy: customers aren’t just consumers; they are family.

“Ultimately, this is a business based on trust,” Ramirez said. “Our customers have to feel comfortable and safe the moment they walk in the door. They’re going to know right away whether or not they trust me with their heirlooms.”

For Ramirez and his employees, that means providing personalized, considerate service to every customer. Ramirez sees a variety of customers and needs. Some are looking for one-of-kind engagement rings, skilled repair of fine watches, or contemporary settings for treasured family stones.

“We’ll do it for you,” Ramirez said, “in any flavor you want.”

For more information visit www.amantejewelers.com, call 636.397.1511 or stop by the new location at 207 Salt Lick Road in Saint Peters.

Win Money in Cottleville-Weldon Spring!

The Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber has a goal of 100 members in attendance for this month’s meeting. Several $25 gift certificates will

be drawn for those in attendance. The chamber is only six years old but has grown substantially since its inception. This month’s meeting will be at St. Charles Community College in the Social Sciences building on October 18. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and includes a full breakfast buffet for just $10.

Membership is only $75 for a year. For more information visit www.cottlevilleweldonspringchamber.com or visit the CWS Chamber on Facebook.

Wentzville Chamber Hosts Mystery Dinner Theater

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The Wentzville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, October 22. The cast will perform Murder Me Always by Lee Mueller.

The event will be held at the Pitman Banquet Center located at 1543 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the play starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $30 per person. Admission includes dinner, beer, wine, soda and a wonderful play.

For reservations, contact the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce at 636.327.6914.

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Training Within Industry - Job Relations An informative lunch and learn seminar for supervisors, “Training Within Industry – Job Relations,” will be offered by Missouri Enterprise and the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, October 17 at the EDC facility, 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters.

This seminar is $49.95 per person (includes lunch) and will help supervisors build positive employee relations, increase cooperation and motivation, and effectively resolve conflicts.

Real world problems will be discussed and the TWI “4-Step Method” of preparation, presenta-

tion, application and testing will be introduced.

Through improved relationships between supervisors and staff, employees will be happier, more productive, and more likely to stay on the job.

The presenter will be Laura Lee Rose, Missouri Enterprise Project Manager and certified Eureka! Growth Coach.

Online registration is going on now at www. missourienterprise.org (click on Seminars and Events/Training Within Industry), or contact Mike Faulkner, area business manager of Missouri Enterprise, at 314.608.9427.

Boulevard Bride Ribbon Cutting

St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for Citizen of the Years/ Lifetime Distinguished Service Awards Since 1957, the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce has recognized local leaders for their dedication to serving the St. Charles community. Nominations for the 2011 Citizen of the Years and Lifetime Distinguished Service awards are currently being accepted. The Citizen of the Years award is designed to recognize the lifelong achievements of a citizen for actions, generosity and service, broad-based community involvement in a non-paid position, and leadership in organizations above and beyond the call of duty on behalf of the community. The Lifetime Distinguished Service award is designed to recognize the achievements of a citizen for their service in the areas of Humanitarian, Civic and Cultural.

Award candidates and recipients are nominated by members of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and the community at large.

Voting is by a committee made up of past recipients and past presidents of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. Past recipients of the Citizen of the Years award include Gary Shaw, Grace Nichols, James Rau, Ben Blanton, Dr. J. Michael Conoyer, Melvin Wetter, Henry Elmendorf and Keith Hazelwood.

For those interested in sub-

mitting a nomination to the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, please list each nomination separately and provide up to two (2) typewritten pages why you believe the nominee is deserving of the award. Letters of support are also encouraged. Nomination forms can be found on the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce website at www.stcharleschamber.org or by calling the Chamber office at 636.946.0633.

All nominations and letters of support must be received to the St. Charles Chamber office by 5 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2011. Nominations can be mailed to the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Citizen of the Years Committee, 2201 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301 or faxed to 636.946.0301.

The 2011 Citizen of the Years award will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Columns Banquet & Conference Center in St. Charles.

Mrs. Deborah Sitze, owner of Boulevard Bride, proudly cut the ribbon to celebrate membership in the Lake Saint Louis Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce.

Boulevard Bride is committed to finding the perfect dress for every bride, bridesmaid and mother of the bride. The store features a beautiful, soothing atmosphere overlooking the lake.

Pictured cutting the ribbon is owner Debora Sitze, joined by friends and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the Lake Saint Louis Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce. Boulevard Bride is located at 300 Lake Saint Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis, Mo. For more information, please call 636.561.4030.

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School

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State Senator Scott Rupp Speaks at Heritage Intermediate

Missouri State Senator Scott Rupp spoke to students at Heritage Intermediate about the important functions of state government.

The Senator divided the 168 fourth graders into two groups, one representing the Missouri Senate and the other the Missouri House of Representatives. Senator Rupp asked the students for ideas that they thought would make a good law. Not surprisingly, one student suggested that a mandatory six hour recess would make a great law, and quite a few others agreed.

One of those in agreement was 10 year old Lauren Schulte, who, when recognized by the President of the Senate, said “Mr. President, we should have six hours of recess because children these days should not sit through boring tests, vocabulary, science and math. Who would want to do that? Really, who?” The bill passed a voice vote in both the House and Senate, but Governor (and fourth grade teacher) Amanda Brueggeman quickly vetoed the legislation. The veto was overridden in the Senate, but lost by one vote in the House, so there would be no change in recess on this day.

“We’re trying to teach the students what actually happens in the capitol, on a level that they can understand, so they can experience it and not just read about it,” Senator Rupp said. “There were also some great questions about when a bill becomes law and about the amendment process. I was glad to visit today; it’s another interactive way for kids to learn.”

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Becky-David Elementary Wins National Award for Family and Community Involvement Becky-David Elementary won a 2011 Partnership School Award from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins University. The school was honored for making excellent progress in strengthening and sustaining a comprehensive program of school, family, and community partnerships.

Becky-David Elementary, a member of NNPS, provided detailed descriptions of specific strategies that are helping to increase family and community involvement and that support school improvement goals for student success. Essential elements include teamwork, leadership, goal-linked plans for action, implementation, evaluation, and network connections.

“Becky-David Elementary is demonstrating that research-based approaches can be used to increase goal-oriented family and community involvement to contribute to student success in school,” said Dr. Joyce L. Epstein, director of NNPS. Becky-David’s Parent Involvement Team has focused on involving families of diverse backgrounds in learning with their children, educating parents with knowledge to apply with parenting at home and recruiting parents to be involved with educating one another and providing opportunities for parents and their students to learn together. Viewing the World through the Eyes of Becky-David was an event recruiting parents and community members to participate in displays of their heritage or cultural identity; demonstrating ethnic stories, crafts, dances, music, art, customs. Comments from those attended included, “this is one of my most favorite events that I attended at Becky-David; the display booths were ‘hands-on’ for the children to see, touch and taste the foods of another culture.”

The following year, the team offered an International Game Night, where families brought crafts, music, games, stories, and “tastes” of the countries. Participants were guided through the stations with a game board card as the “visited countries.”

Most recently, a Parent University was organized for both parents and students to attend. Parents attended a session while his/her student attended a session on a similar topic. Sessions were offered on Internet Safety, Cyber Bullying, 21st Century Learning, Mathematics, Literacy or Reading, Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Safety and State Testing (MAP). This event supported the buildings schools improvement goals, assisted families and provided information for choosing healthy and nutritional snacks and creating a caring and respectful community.

“Becky-David will strive continue to strengthen its program of school, family, and community partnerships in the new school year to help all students succeed at high levels,” said Sherri Brown, BeckyDavid Principal.

The Becky-David Parent Involvement Team members include: Pete Beck, Maria Digrispino (CoChairperson), Linda Jensen, Nancy Coacher, Christie Kolath, Sarah Pipes (Co-Chairperson), Kora Van Patten, Jennifer Smith, Jennifer Hill, Sherri Brown, Tammi Van Horn, Deanna Kuhn, Joy Lee, Laura Gill, Ashleigh Stevens Kathy McMillan, Shonda Hart, Rhonda Wind, Darrin Ward, Tricia Strayhorn, Krista Sciarratta and Terri Hastings.

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FHSD to Host Parent Event on Local Youth Attend 4-H Mission in Space in Huntsville, Alabama Raising Healthy Kids The Francis Howell School District is holding Raising Healthy Kids, a free evening event for parents designed to share information on the challenges of raising healthy and responsible children and adolescents. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 10 at Saeger Middle School, 5201 Highway N in Cottleville.

Attendees will be able to choose two informational sessions from offerings presented by local child and adolescent experts, law enforcement officials, and area community organizations. Session topics will include: stranger danger, bullying prevention, technology and cyber crime, coping with divorce, dealing with explosive behavior, social hosting, drug and alcohol abuse, dangers in your medicine cabinet, teen cutting, and nutrition.

Before and after the sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to enter to win raffle prizes, chat informally with presenters, and visit booths to pick up information from a variety of community social service agencies regarding the health and well-being of children, youth, and families. Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening.

This informational event is open to all Francis Howell School District pre-school through high school parents.

SCC Foundation President’s Golf Tournament Raises More Than $47,000 The St. Charles Community College Foundation raised more than $47,000 at its 15th annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble on Monday, September 26 at the Lake Forest Country Club in Lake Saint Louis, Mo. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund scholarships and academic enhancements.

“We are so thankful for the support from our friends, alumni and employees who make this event a success year after year,” said Kasey McKee, SCC associate vice president for foundation and alumni relations. “These community members are making a quality higher education possible for many students in our region.”

Charles E. Jarrell Contracting was the presenting sponsor and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital/Progress West HealthCare Center was the Eagle sponsor. Birdie sponsors were National Sales Company and SSM St. Joseph Health Center and Hospital West. Additional sponsors included Acropolis Investment Management LLC, Ameren Missouri, Charter Business, Commerce Bank, FastLane Convenience Stores, General Motors, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Krey Distributing Company, NHC HealthCare and Rehabilitation, RX Systems, Regions, THF Realty Inc. and UPS. Seth Peimann, administrator at NHC HealthCare and Rehabilitation, was the chair of the planning committee for this year’s golf scramble.

For information on the golf scramble or to learn more about the SCC Foundation, please contact Laura Powell, development and foundation relations manager, at 636.922.8473 or lpowell@ stchas.edu.

Jon Niemeyer, Chaise Rolwes, Grant Herin, Alexia Lukacina, and adult chaperones Scott Herin and John Nickler of St. Charles County were among 29 youth and adults from all across Missouri who recently traveled to the original Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. Paired with a tour and demonstrations at Russell Cave National Monument in Bridgeport, Ala. (this archaeological site contains the most complete record of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast), the trip gave the participants a wide perspective of history, time and human progress through the ages.

At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the youth participated in the Space Camp Pathfinder program. The Pathfinder program is three days of non-stop activities exploring the history, present and future of manned space flight. Participants were immersed in hands-on training for a space shuttle mission. They experienced both shuttle and space station simulators, such as the G-force, Multi-Axis Trainer, and 1/6th Gravity Chair. Guided tours through the History of Space Museum prepared participants for a team “Space Bowl” quiz competition. The teams designed Mission Patches and constructed and launched their own solid-booster rockets. For many, the highlight of the Pathfinder program was the Shuttle Mission simulation. The trainees worked together to launch the shuttle to the International Space Station, completed experiments that approximated those conducted in space and returned their crew safely to Earth.

The trip toward home included a stop at the Spaghetti Factory in historic downtown Nashville, Tenn.

The 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) program is the national priority of the 4-H Youth Development Program. Currently 5.9 million youth participate in educational activities that focus on science, engineering, and technology. For more information on 4-H, and experiences such as the 4-H Missions in Space opportunity, contact John Nickler, 4-H Youth Specialist, at 636.970.3000 or nicklerj@missouri.edu.

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SUDOKU:

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Middle Pick

“The Bravest Woman in America”

Hello, Friends: Newsbee’s the name, reading’s my game. Each month, I select three books - preschool through eighth grade chosen to fit a particular theme. These are my Book Buzz Picks and I announce them in the newspaper. A honey of an idea, don’t you think? What better place to introduce kids to good books than on the pages of their local newspaper?

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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Sometimes we are challenged beyond our wildest dreams, like Ida Lewis, in “The Bravest Woman in America,” by Marissa Moss.

A real-life hero born in 1842, Lewis was a celebrated lighthouse keeper who saved many a person cast adrift on the sea. For her efforts, she received the Congressional Lifesaving Medal. But Lewis didn’t accomplish her miraculous feats without a lot of hard work and hours of practice rowing in the right direction.

As a little girl, Lewis had a special affection for the sea. So when her dad became a lighthouse keeper, she was as happy as a clam. Lewis took to the sea with gusto, and her father taught her everything he knew about rowing in calm and turbulent waters. He also related stories of shipwrecks and taught her about rescue techniques.

At 16, the young woman got to put her dad’s lessons into practice when a small boat pitched four seafarers into the swirling waters. Because she had developed her skills, and paid attention to her father, Lewis was able to pluck the terrified boys out of harm’s way.

Vibrant illustrations by Andrea U’Ren convey the deep emotion and rousing action in this winning work of historical fiction.

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2011.

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Think Green This Halloween A recent consumer survey from Savers Inc. showed that the average American family of four plans to spend about $300 on costumes, tricks, and treats this upcoming Halloween.

Instead of breaking the bank before the shopping season begins, savvy parents can nix the store bought costume and opt for designing their own.

Or, if you aren’t handy with the needle, you can organize a costume swap in your local community. Last year’s pirate costume may be your trash, but it’s someone else’s treasure.

By sending your costume to a reveler instead of the trash heap, you’ll be doing Mother Nature a favor as well as your pocketbook.

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MOVIE

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“Real Steel” When all is said and done, “Real Steel” is a slightly futuristic version of “The Champ,” the classic movie about a washed-up boxer trying to make a comeback while bonding with his estranged son.

For Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman), however, making that comeback has been a bit difficult. After Charlie’s last shot at glory, the sport of boxing changed from human contestants to robotic warriors. Spectators wanted more raw carnage than any two athletes could ever deliver, so computer wizards became the power behind the sport.

Heavily in debt, Charlie takes his low-rent robots to state fairs and unsanctioned robot boxing matches, but he typically ends up with a heap of scrap metal for his troubles. While trying to buy another fighting robot, he is reunited with Max (Dakota Goya), the son he abandoned more than a decade ago.

Like his father, Max follows robot boxing with a passion and, by accident, discovers an abandoned sparring robot named Atom.

Small and technologically-outdated, Atom could be the unlikely answer to Charlie’s money troubles if he would only listen to his son.

From the very first scene of “Real Steel,” it’s obvious that this is going to be a story of redemption where everything will turn out all right in the end. The journey to get there, however, is still a lot of fun.

Breaking away from his usual roles, Hugh Jackman is surprisingly effective as a down-andout boxer grasping at one final chance for glory. Charlie also is on the run from various creditors who have financed his efforts to find a real championship

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robot.

Evangeline Lilly also turns in a solid performance as Bailey Tallet, Charlie’s long-suffering girlfriend. Frustrated and nearly broke, Bailey can’t resist doing what Charlie asks, even though her father’s gymnasium is rapidly heading towards bankruptcy.

It is Jackman’s interaction with young Dakota Goyo that makes “Real Steel” something special, however.

The Max character is cut from the same cloth as Charlie, but Max obviously is a lot smarter and a harder worker than his absentee dad has been.

Arguably, the real breakout

star here is the quiet, nearly faceless robot known as Atom. Designed to take multiple hits from stronger boxing robots, Atom takes a licking and keeps on fighting. Like Rocky Balboa, Atom simply refuses to stay on the mat when the odds are against him.

As a technological upgrade of some classic films, “Real Steel” actually is real fun.

“Real Steel,” rated PG-13 for some violence, intense action and some language, currently is playing in theaters.

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Editorial

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“Over the Fence” Ashes to Ashes…or Gunpowder?

Two Alabama game wardens somehow figured out they could use human ashes for gunpowder. I have no idea how they discovered that human ashes were explosive. Did they inadvertently drop a match in Grandpa’s urn on the mantel? Is it a hoax? Who knows but they now offer a service to make ammunition from the cremated remains of loved ones. One can sentimentally shoot Grandpa over his favorite gambling casino.

When I was married, my wife asked me to drop her ashes over her favorite campgrounds. It fell into the category of: “If-I-die-will-you-get-marriedagain?” questions during sleepless nights. I think I mumbled something about the high price of renting airplanes with pilots that let you throw things from open windows. Perhaps a pontoon boat?

And to think, I could’ve used her ashes for deer season. She would never know.

Anyway, the genius of species Homo sapiens when inventing new ways to destroy each other is astounding. If we run out of gunpowder, we can use someone’s cremation remains. Some folks even mentioned using ashes of their pets.

Sentimentalists could shoot the late Fido at the squirrel he couldn’t catch or Fifi the cat could be fired at the stray dogs that chased her up trees.

In spite of the high price of ammunition these days, cremation ammo will be even higher. Drat! I’m currently reduced to small calibers for target practice.

Shooting my .357 magnum is too expensive but I doubt I’ll ever be attacked by a Cape buffalo anyway. As for shooting burglars breaking in while I’m asleep, I probably won’t hear them. I’m glad I’m not a state legislator in need of a handy gun or two if a lynch mob shows up.

There are some real downsides to this invention. Urns with the cremated remains of loved ones might be an object of burglar booty along with TV’s and Stereos. Worse yet, terrorists could use them for bombs to blow up infidels. Then they could cremate the infidels to make more bombs.

What I can’t understand is how ashes from human and animal remains could be explosive. I’ve thrown matches on kindling in fireplaces that was placed over ashes and nothing exploded. In fact, the kindling usually didn’t light until I gave up on my woods training and squirted lighter fluid on it. This means ashes from flora are different from the ashes of fauna. They don’t explode. They just lay there until somebody scoops them up and the dust coats their lungs. Too bad. It would surely change the energy crisis. The oil and coal industry’s leaders might have to give up their country club memberships.

We should all be glad our remains will be used for something semi-beneficial such as aiding relatives of the deceased given to shooting at their noisy neighbors. They can claim it was a last request of their expired loved ones. I’m sure the judge will understand.

Then there’s the problem of real estate developers and the various members of city councils they own. Its no secret they hate green spaces and one of the larger of these are cemeteries. If this cremation process for gunpowder really takes off, there will be less need for them and more room for vacant strip malls and Ogre Burgers. It will also cause a spike in the unemployment of caretakers and gravediggers but perhaps they could cross train for cremation chamber maintenance or hamburger flipping.

Shooting the ashes of my expired relatives at drivers jabbering on cell phones might be a plus. I’m sure the judge will understand.

Fall Leaves and Faded Garden Plants Make Great Compost Information courtesy of the University of Missouri Extension Curbside leaf and brush removal dates will be here before we know it. If you dread filling sacks with fallen leaves, a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist suggests a less agonizing and more rewarding alternative.

“The carbon content of fallen leaves is a perfect pairing for the nitrogen content of annual landscape plants in the compost bin,” said Marlin Bates.

However, it’s unlikely that the proportion of fallen leaves to compostable plant material will result in the

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recommended 30-to-1 carbon-to-nitrogen ratio for compost piles, he noted.

“Since fallen leaves have a carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of about 50-to-1 and freshly uprooted green plants come in around 20-to-1 on average, a good approach is to add twice as much plant material as leaves to the compost bin,” he said. “This will come close to the recommended ratio and allow for contributions from the kitchen compost pail.”

Because adding fallen leaves and garden plants in layers will allow for better decomposition, Bates recommends collecting those leaves frequently as they fall.

“This will result in several small contributions of leaf material to the bin—a better option than dealing with a lump sum of leaves at the end of the season,” he said. “Couple this with regular culling of unproductive or fading garden plants and you’ll be able to contribute the appropriate ratio of each to the compost pile every week and make end-of-the-season cleanup in the yard and garden easier.”

If you have more leaves than the compost pile can take, that probably means that you have a lot of shade on your landscape.

“Heavily shaded areas where turf is difficult

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to establish may best be converted to a ‘forest floor’ landscape where leaves are allowed to aggregate among shade-tolerant perennial plants, or surplus leaves can be spread directly onto the vegetable garden to decompose over winter,” he said.

Bates said there is one other important item you should add to the pile: a compost thermometer. “These devices are longer than a typical thermometer and usually have ranges of temperatures highlighted to let you know if the pile is actively composting or not. There may be no better way to ensure that your composting efforts are paying off.”

Editorial

Community News - St. Charles County • October 12, 2011 • 17

I’m a fool for fall!

Ah, spring. The time when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love. Or some such nonsense. Have you ever noticed the age-old saying mentions nothing of women? Did you ever wonder why? It might be because I have too much time on my hands, but with three kids, I doubt that’s it. As my husband, Jim, often says, “Honey, your mind works in strange ways.”

So what thoughts occur in a woman’s mind during springtime? Sure the trees are budding, daffodils are blooming, birds return to sing us awake in the morning, but that’s not it. I can’t speak for all women, but I’m willing to bet a good number of us think of camouflage. No, not the military garb seen on teenagers these days, but things we can use to cover ourselves in this season of peeling layers. Big Tshirts, to hide the “comfort food” we ate during the winter, and light and long, flowing skirts to camouflage the cottage cheese legs and blossoming rear end, etc.

Personally, fall is my time of year. There’s the crisp air, void of any hint of humidity. Apples and pumpkins bring beautiful color to our gardens, and the leaves on the trees turn gorgeous shades of cranberry, gold and orange. It’s the reason I left the Deep South after college graduation. I missed the change of seasons. Fall also gives us an excuse to light a fire. Burning fires smell almost as wonderful as they look and feel.

But there’s more to fall than the natural beauty, falling temperatures and burning embers. And my reasons for loving this particular season are purely superficial!

I love fall because I can legally cover up. No more white ankles and thighs (also known as the farmer’s tan) created from wearing long shorts and crew socks while playing with the kids in the summer sun. I can wear big, bulky sweaters and sweatshirts, with long sleeves, preferably looser than the arms they cover.

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The summer’s hottest fashions included things not meant for 40-something women with children (strappy blouses, sleeveless T-shirts and tube tops-Eeew!). Now I can drag out my beloved turtlenecks. Fashion tip, ladies. If you want to look instantly thinner, pull a turtleneck over your head. The transformation is amazing!

Right in line with fall fashion is fall holidays. I’m not sure who planned it this way, but I’m guessing it was the Pilgrim ladies. Even back then, these women had the presence of mind to put off celebrating Thanksgiving until fall. That way we can eat the turkey, stuffing, sweet potato soufflé, hot buttered rolls and pumpkin pie, and hide it all under a big black dress.

Genius! We don’t give those pilgrim women enough credit.

The stores are hip to our chocolate cravings. They love fall as much as we do.

They put Halloween candy on the shelves on Sept. 1, and print advertisements that tout the virtues of preparedness. Yeah, right. They just want you to stock up on ten bags of candy, knowing you’ll eat it all within five days and come back for more just in time to greet the little ghosts and goblins on October 31. At the same time they bring out the season’s newest sweaters, knowing that after eating all that chocolate, you’ll be back for a whole new wardrobe.

Oh, sure…spring is fine, and summer is warm and wonderful. Winter even has its good points. But show me an island in the middle of the ocean where it’s 55 degrees year-round and the required uniform is a pair of elastic-waist jeans and a big sweater (with a turtleneck, of course), and I’ll book a permanent vacation home.

Pizza, Per Favore! Family pizza night done right (Family Features) Forget about delivery pizza - make your own fresh and flavorful creations for a fantastic family pizza night sure to bring everyone together at the table.

Classic Pizza Margherita Serves 4 to 6 - 8 Roma tomatoes, sliced (divided - save 10 slices for the top) - 10 fresh basil leaves (divided) - 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded - 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded - Pepper and sea salt - 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

Ingredients: - 1 package refrigerated pizza dough - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided - 1 package Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage - 1/2 medium red onion, minced - 1 tablespoon parsley, minced - 1 tablespoon garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon oregano

Directions: 1. Position oven rack on lowest shelf and preheat to 425°F. Lightly oil a pizza pan. Roll out dough as thin as possible.

Let rest 10 minutes.

2. In small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over mediumhigh, add sausage and cook until browned. Remove from skillet, cool slightly and coin slice. In the same pan, sauté onion and parsley to golden, then stir in garlic and oregano for a few seconds. Add tomatoes to pan, crushing them as they are mixed (do not substitute crushed tomatoes).

Boil, stirring 5 minutes or until thick.

3. Spread sauce over crust, sprinkle with half the basil, mozzarella, fontina, sausage, remaining slices of tomatoes and finally remaining olive oil. Finish with generous pepper and a little sea salt. Bake for 10 minutes.

Morning Terrace Pizza Serves 4 Ingredients: - 1 10- to 12-inch baguette, cut in two and sliced open, inside dough removed - 1 package Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage - 1 1/2 cups fontina, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, hredded - Dried red pepper flakes - 3 Roma tomatoes, diced - 4 whole eggs - Pepper, to taste - 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped Directions: 1. Position oven rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Cut baguette in half and then slice it open to create four equal open-faced pieces. Remove the doughy center, leaving a half-inch border close to the edge.

3. In large skillet, sauté sausage until browned. Remove from heat, thinly coin

slice and set aside.

4. Top baguettes evenly with 3/4 of shredded cheese. Shake on red pepper flakes to taste. Place sausage pieces evenly on top around the edges. Add the rest of the cheese and the diced tomatoes. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes and remove from oven.

5. Using the back of a spoon, lightly make 4 indentations in the center of the ba-

guettes, not too close to the crust, pushing some of the ingredients to the sides. Carefully crack an egg into each depression.

Grind pepper on each egg, and top with Parmesan cheese.

6. Return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until egg whites are set, but yolk is still soft.

Remove, sprinkle with fresh chives, cut and enjoy.

4. Using a spatula and an oven mitt, slip pizza off pan directly onto oven rack, bake for two minutes. Slip pizza back onto pan, remove from oven.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil. Cut and enjoy.

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Lindenwood Sports Men And Women Highlight The Week The Lions football team begins one of the longest home stands in program history this week when it hosts Kansas Wesleyan as part of Homecoming festivities.

The football team (4-2) picked up another big win during its transition season last Saturday with a 41-35 win at Texas A&M-Kingsville. The Lions were one yard away from suffering a loss, but the defense came up with a big stop on fourth down with just 19 seconds left in the game.

The women’s soccer team has its biggest game of the season on Sunday when it hosts Central Missouri, the No. 12-ranked team in the NCAA Division II. The women’s ice hockey team (0-6-0) travels to Colgate next week for the final two games of its season-opening eight-game road trip.

The men’s soccer squad is on its longest winning streak of the season.

Sunday, Lindenwood travels to Truman to face a 3-7 Bulldog squad. The Lions defeated Truman 1-0 earlier this season.

The Lions rugby team (6-0) recorded its second straight shutout last week with a 127-0 win over Saint Louis. The No. 2-ranked Lindenwood squad travels to Principia this weekend. ~~~A lot on the table Rascals Give You A Big Deal 2012 Season Will Be Here Before You Know It If you buy your Rascal season ticket before November 11, look what you get: - Free VIP Parking spot with your own personalized parking space - Exclusive season ticket holder gift - Free 2012 playoff tickets (same seat) - Your name (or company name) on the back of your seat - Same seat for all 48 regular season home games - 10% off in the team store

- Exchange any unused tickets for same / lesser value tickets - Free spring training tickets - Invitations to exclusive season ticket holder events Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for all the details. ~~What a deal Several Players Like Bye Week Heading To Green Bay This Weekend The offensive and defensive side of the ball were happy to have a week off to mend and plan ahead.

“I think this bye week it comes at a good time,” quarterback Sam Bradford said.

“It’s a good time for us to just get away from it, go back and look at the things that we have done, the things that we’ve struggled with and try to make those corrections and when we come back for game 5, hopefully we’ve got all those things figured out and we can hit the ground running.”

“It’s really frustrating,” defensive end Chris Long said. “We sound like broken records answering the same questions every Sunday but that’s on us. I’d love to answer some questions about what we did right and how we played a great game out there but we didn’t. We have some things to fix over this bye week.”

Running back Steve Jackson thinks more about just running and catching the football as one of the main players on the team.

“I think as one of the leaders, we have got to demand more consistency, demand more not just saying things but going out and doing it,” Jackson said. “At some point, talk is cheap. At some point, talk gets old. We are all professionals and we have to be held accountable.”

NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: October 30 Noon against the New Orleans Saints November 20 3:05 p.m. against the Seattle Seahawks November 27 Noon against the Arizona Cardinals Check the latest news at www.stlouisrams.com ~~~Rested and ready to go

National Fire Prevention Week 2011 Focuses on Protecting Families Oct. 9-15 campaign stresses steps that can be taken to prevent fires in the home along with planning how families would escape home fires With Fire Prevention Week 2011 here, and the home heating season approaching, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole urges Missourians to remember the importance of preventing fires in the home and practicing a fire escape plan with their families.

“Taking proactive steps to prevent a fire in advance and developing and practicing a fire escape plan are two critical steps that you can take to protect your family,” Cole said. “Smoke and fires can spread very quickly. Practicing an evacua-

tion plan with your family can save critical seconds and could save your loved ones from injury or death.”

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, 2011, is recognized annually by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and fire departments and safety agencies across the country. This year’s campaign, “Protect Your Family from Fire,” encourages everyone to not only plan an effective fire escape route for their families, but also to practice these routes at least twice a year.

According to the NFPA, in 2009, across the U.S., one home structure fire was reported every 87 seconds and on average seven people died in home fires every day.

An NFPA survey also revealed that only one in three American households have developed and practiced a fire evacuation plan.

Cole offered these fire prevention tips: • Never leave the kitchen while cooking. Turn off the stove if you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time.

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.

• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters.

• Replace or repair damaged or loose electrical cords.

• If you smoke, smoke outside.

• Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.

The following tips will help keep your family safe if there is a fire in your home: • Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home (including the basement).

• Interconnect all smoke alarms in the home so when one sounds, they all sound.

• Test smoke alarms at least monthly and replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they do not respond when tested.

• Make sure everyone in your home knows how to respond if the smoke alarm sounds.

• Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible ways out. Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors.

Cole suggests 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. www.getwiredstl.com 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 about protecting your family from fire, visit www.firepreventionweek. org.

Health

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American Cancer Society Report Finds Burden of Breast Cancer Deaths Shifts to Poor A new report from the American Cancer Society finds that a slower and later decline in breast cancer death rates among women in poor areas has resulted in a shift in the highest breast cancer death rates from women residing in more affluent areas to those in poor areas.

The authors point to screening rates as one potential factor. In 2008, only 51.4 percent of poor women ages 40 and older had undergone a screening mammogram in the past two years compared to 72.8 percent of non-poor women.

The findings are published in Breast Cancer Statistics, 2011, which appears in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

The report and its consumer version, Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2011-2012, provide detailed analyses of breast cancer trends, present information on known factors that influence risk and survival, and provide the latest data on prevention, early detection, treatment, and ongoing research.

More highlights from Breast Cancer Statistics, 2011 and Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2011-2012: • Breast cancer mortality rates have declined steadily since 1990, with the drop in mortality larger among women under 50 (3.2 percent per year) than among women 50 and older (2.0 percent per year).

• In 2011, an estimated 230,480 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, accounting

for nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed.

• An estimated 39,520 women are expected to die from the disease in 2011. Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths in women.

• In January 2008 (the latest year for which figures are available), approximately 2.6 million women living in the U.S. had a history of breast cancer, more than half of whom were diagnosed less than 10 years earlier.

Most of them were cancer-free, while others still had evidence of cancer and may have been undergoing treatment.

• From 2004-2008, the average annual female breast cancer incidence rate was highest in non-Hispanic white women (125.4 cases per 100,000 females) and lowest for Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders (84.9). During this time period, breast cancer incidence rates were stable among all racial/ ethnic groups.

• Although overall breast cancer incidence rates are lower in African American than white women, African American women have higher rates of distant stage disease; are more likely to be diagnosed with larger tumors; and are more likely to die from the disease.

• Trends in breast cancer death rates vary by state. During 1998-2007, death rates declined in 36 states and the District of Columbia, but remained relatively unchanged in the remaining 14 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and

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Wyoming). The lack of a decline in these states is likely related to variations in the prevalence and quality of mammography screening, as well as state differences in racial and socioeconomic composition.

• Despite much progress in increasing mammography utilization, screening rates continue to be lower in poor women compared to non-poor women.

In 2008, 51.4 percent of poor women ages 40 and older had a screening mammogram in the past 2 years compared to 72.8% of non-poor women.

“In general, progress in reducing breast cancer death rates is being seen across races/ethnicities, socioeconomic status, and across the U.S.,” said Otis W. Brawley, M.D., chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. “However, not all women have benefitted equally. Poor women are now at greater risk for breast cancer death because of less access to screening and better treatments. This continued disparity is impeding real progress against breast cancer, and will require renewed efforts to ensure that all women have access to high-quality prevention, detection, and treatment services.”

Fueling Your Body Our diets are essential in establishing a healthy lifestyle along with daily exercise. I am always asked the question,“What should I eat before and after my workout?” There are many answers to this question and the first thing that must be understood is all the carbohydrates and fat that goes into Sarah Gildehaus, Fitness Cooryour body is stored in the liver, muscles and dinator, YMCA fat cells for later activity. You don’t want to make your pre-workout meal the only healthy one…you need to be aware of what you are putting in your mouth every meal.

Some prefer not to eat before they workout, but if you are on a schedule that needs a snack before your workout, make sure you are getting that fuel. When someone has blood sugar changes does not eat before exercise, he or she will feel fatigued as early as 15 minutes into the workout. If you need to eat before your workout, try a small snack within 30 minutes of your workout or a balanced meal one to two hours before your workout. Your small snack should have little fat and fast digesting carbohydrates. Try one of these: pretzels, energy bars, a fruit smoothie, or a high glycemic fruits like pineapple or a banana. Your neutrally balanced meal should be at least half the calories you expect to burn during your workout. If you plan on burning 800 calories then eat a meal with 400 calories. Remember, you will need those carbohydrates for energy during your workout, so try to pick foods like cottage cheese and fruit, oatmeal, or cereal with milk.

Your post workout should consist of fluid and a meal that should be eaten anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours after your workout.

Fluids will aid your recovery process, and you need to make sure you replenish all the fluid you lost through sweat. Weighing yourself before and after is a good way to see how much fluid you lost in ounces, and that way you will know how much you need to replace.

When it comes to your meal 60 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates to replace muscle fuel, 25 percent of your calories from protein and 15 percent (or less) of your calories from fat.

Keeping track of what you fuel your body with will help your weight loss or weight control and will also assist in the energy levels outside of the gym as well as during your workout.

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October 15: Fairmount General Baptist October Concert

October 22: Free Seminar Series

7 p.m. 2299 St. Peters-Howell Road in St. Peters. The Punches Family (Bluegrass music) will perform. Free. Info at 636.498.4475.

October 16: Ebenezer United Church of Christ Roast Beef & Chili Dinner

11 a.m. - 6 p.m., corner of Walnut and Public in Augusta, Mo. Info at 636.228.4831.

October 16: Annual Pork Sausage Dinner

11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church (150 W. Hwy. D, New Melle, MO). Adults $9, Children (6-12) $4, under 6 free. Food, country store and crafts. Info at 636.828.5616.

October 22: Gospel Singing

7 p.m. at New Beginnings Worship Center (108 Birdie Hills Rd., St. Peters) featuring the Howell Family. Free. Info at

7 p.m. Mid Rivers Seventh-day Adventist Church (600 Salt Lick Rd, St Peters, MO 63376). An in-depth study of the prophecies of the Bible, focusing especially on the books of Daniel and Revelation. More info at 314.753.3048 or www.discoverprophecyseminar.net.

October 23: First Anniversary Celebration

10 a.m. New Creation Presbyterian Church (105 Creekside Office Drive, Wentzville, MO) celebrates its first anniversary.

Food, music and outdoor activities. Visitors welcome. Info at www.newcreationpca.com.

October 23: DINO Kartsonakis Piano Concert at Harvester Christian Church

3:30 p.m. 2950 Kings Crossing, St. Charles, Mo. 63303. Tickets $12.50 at www.iTickets.com or at the church office on weekdays.

October 29: New Life Church Fall Festival

6-8 p.m. 1083 Cool Springs Industrial Drive, O’Fallon, Mo. Costume contest, free carnival games, inflatable slide, free prizes for children 12 & under.

Info at 636.240.3567 or www. nlchurch.org.

November 5: Fall Festival at Community of Christ

2790 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, Mo. Crafters needed. Info at 636.978.0051.

November 5: Fall Festival of Trivia at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

6 p.m. $160 for a table of eight includes 10 rounds of trivia, beer, soda and light snacks.

Bring your own liquor and food, table décor and a generous spirit! Non-smoking. 21 and older. Register at 636.294.3474 or mandywhitacre@charter. net. All net proceeds benefit the family of Chris Weber, who recently lost his battle with Melanoma skin cancer. Visit www.ChrisWeberCrew.com for more.

November 11: Transfiguration Episcopal Church Trivia Night

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Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $160 for table of 8. Beer and soda included, and cash bar.

Register by November 4 at 636.294.7003 or bkjarobertson@charter.net.

2nd Wed.: Noon Luncheon

Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144.

EVENTS October 13-15: Wentzville Rotary Foundation Sale

Will pick up or arrange for delivery of donated items. Proceeds benefit Operation Food Search and Wentzville Rotary Club. Info: Ray Ungemach 636.625.2963 or Rev. Lloyd Hackbarth 636.327.6697.

October 13, November 10: Mom’s Afternoon Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 2-4 p.m. Need an afternoon to run errands, shop or just relax? Let us take the little ones for a couple of hours. Cost is $10.00/child, ages 6 weeks-5 years. Registrations must be received by the Tuesday before the scheduled date. For more information or to register, contact the Service Center at 636-3790092.

October 15: PALS Adoption Event

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. To celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter dog month, PALS will be hosting a special adoption event at the shelter (4287 Hwy. 47 W., Hawk Point).

We invite you to visit the shelter and meet our many wonderful dogs and cats that are patiently waiting for their forever homes.

Each family adopting a dog on Saturday will receive a free in home dog training session from

Training Tails on the Go and a coupon good for 1 free photograph with the newest family member from Debi’s Digital Photography. Visit www.palpets.com or call 636. 338.1818 for more info.

October 15: Wonder Years Preschool Carnival

1-4 p.m. Free activities, hot dogs, chips, bounce house and clown. 7104 Twin Chimneys Blvd. Info at 636.978.3240.

October 16: Rendevous Ramble

2 p.m. at Lewis and Clark Boathouse in Historic St. Charles.

Info at www.rendezvousramble.com.

October 19: Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon/Program

11:15 a.m. at The Christy Banquet Center (9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, Mo).

“Essence of an Author.” Reservations: Joan at 636.561.0956 or Pat at 636.327.4082.

October 21: 2nd Annual Women’s Night Out Benefiting The Siteman Cancer Center Patient Care Fund

5-8 p.m. Spa Winghaven. Free Admission. Win prizes, shop local businesses. 636-625-8772 or www.spawinghaven.com for more.

October 21: Halloween Party

6:30-8:30 p.m. at Founders Park in Lake St. Louis. Free. Hayride, inflatables, DJ, balloon sculptures and flashlight egg/candy hunt. Info at 636.561.4620.

October 22: Trunk or Treat WingHaven

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12:30 - 3 p.m. Midwest BankCentre in WingHaven. Kids, come dressed in costume and trick or treat at the trunks of area businesses! Parents, bring your lawn chairs, listen to music by “Rocky & Michelle” and visit with area businesses. Support Operation Food Search and the Missouri Gators Baseball Team, by bringing a canned good item & by purchasing a food item from the Missouri Gators Baseball Team!

October 22: Fort Zumwalt South High School 21st Annual Craft Show 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the High School (8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters MO). All 151 booth spaces filled!

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

October 22: Kid’s Night Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

Gymnastics, 7-10 p.m. Cost is $10/child in advance, $15/child at the door. Ages 6 & up. Let us entertain the kids while you enjoy a night out! Concessions will be available for purchase.

Contact 636.379.0092 for more.

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October 29: PALS 7th Annual Halloween Trivia Night

160 Raceway Park Dr., Moscow Mills. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee is $120.00 for a team of 8. Includes all event supplies, beer and set-ups. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and best decorated table. Come join us for a fun evening and help our furry friends at the same time. All proceeds from this event will be used for medical care of our animals and shelter expenses. Visit www.pal-pets. com or call 636. 338.1818 for more info.

October 29: C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dog Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Civic Hall in O’Fallon, Mo. $120 for table of 8, includes soda and water. Call Donna at 314.308.1352 or Sheree at 314.954.3845.

October 29: Free Seminar on Passing Missouri Drivers Test

11 a.m. at Middendorf Kredell Library (2750 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, Mo.) Info: Bernie Cooper at 636.281.4357 or bernic19@hotmail.com.

October 29: Safe Trick or Treat Day

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Lindenwood University Campus YMCA (1116 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO). For kids 12 and under. $1 for kids, free for adults. Info at 636.949.4787.

October 29: Craft Fair

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Francis Howell Central High School, 5199 Hwy. N, St. Charles MO. October 29: Ladies Shopping Extravaganza at Wentzville Legion Hall 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds go toward helping our veterans and our military. Booths with crafts, jewelry, gifts, beauty items & more.

Silent auction, 50/50 drawing &

door prizes. For a booth, call Bev at 636.366.4040 or email Donna at dmlough59@aol.com.

November 3: O’Fallon Family YMCA Teen Leader’s Club 7-8 p.m. Join today and make new friends while becoming a leader in your community. Club meets twice a month for one meeting & one or more service projects in the community and through the YMCA. Ages 13-18, free to join! Contact Andrea Humphries - 636.379.0092 x 249.

November 6: 33rd Annual Doll & Bear Show & Sale

10 a.m. -3 p.m. (9 a.m. early birds) at the Columns Banquet Center (711 Veterans Memorial Parkway St. Charles). Antique & Collectible Dolls, bears & Accessories. Adults - $10, Children - $5, 12 & under - Free. For info call Diana at 314.780.7981 or Jeff at 314.762.9224.

November 13: Rendezvous in St. Charles Concert Series November 13 - Dr. Mason’s Aeolian Minstrels (Boone’s Colonial Inn, 322 South Main)Free. First come, first serve. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.rendezvousinstcharles.com/concerts for more.

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!

Hazelwoodwood High School 45th Class Reunion: We are having a class reunion in 2012 and are looking for classmates of Class of 1967. Please contact Kay

at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636 745-2601 for more information.

Crossroads Cribbage Club Every Wed. at 12 p.m.

Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. Every Tues: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4 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 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., 11:45 a.m., Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon.

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon.

More info at www.ofkiwanis.com.

at 314.920.1689 or 314.616.1082.

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

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

• 2nd and 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.

Progress West HealthCare Center is proud to offer the following events to the community, FREE unless otherwise noted.

To register or get directions, please call 636.344.CARE(2273) or visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org. *Middendorf-Kredell Library (MK): 2750 Hwy K. 636.272.4999. *Progress West Healthcare Center (PWHC): 2 Progress Point Pkwy.

636.344.2273 or 363.344.1000.

Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Tobacco Free for Life

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.

636.947.5684.

3rd Tues.: 5:30–7:30 p.m. “Life After Breast Cancer” Support Group at SSM St. Joseph Med. Park, St. Peters, 1475 Kisker Rd. Free.

3rd Tues.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group Free. St. Joseph Hosp. West cafeteria, 100 Med. Plaza, LSL. 636.625.5447. www.ssmstjosephwest.com.

4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 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.

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

HEALTH October 24: Mature Adults Exercise Class

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Holiday Mail for Heroes Program For a fifth year, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to deliver holiday cheer and greetings to service members, their families and veterans throughout the holiday season.

The Holiday Mail for Heroes program provides Americans the opportunity to send holiday greetings to our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, any of whom will be far from home over the holidays, our nation’s veterans and their families.

Between October 3 and December 9, the public is invited to send a “touch of home” through holiday cards that contain messages of cheer and appreciation. The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veteran’s hospitals and other locations during the holidays. Pitney Bowes is donating all screening, packaging and shipping to the cause. The Red Cross will mobilize hundreds of volunteers to sort and box cards for delivery to service men and women, veterans and family members in November and December. Locally, Red Cross volunteers will be cards to hospitalized veterans and residents of Missouri veterans home.

“All you need is a pen and piece of paper to share your appreciation of the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make each day in their service to our country,” said Cindy Erickson, Regional chief executive officer of the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. “The American Red Cross serves and supports members of the military, veterans, and their families by providing emergency communications, educational resources, comfort and assistance each day. The Holiday Mail for Heroes program continues in the Red Cross tradition of service to those who serve.”

Last year, with the help of Pitney Bowes, hundreds of volunteers screened, sorted and packaged cards that were delivered to military bases, veteran and military hospitals across the U.S. and around the world.

“Sending a card is a simple way to show our gratitude for the tremendous sacrifice that our military personnel and their families make every single day on the nation’s behalf,” said Kevin Connolly, vice president and general manager of North American Service Delivery, Pitney Bowes Management Services and vice president, Strategic Transformation for Pitney Bowes. “The holiday season is a perfect time for all Americans to take the opportunity to say ‘thank you.’ We are pleased to join forces with the Red Cross for the fifth year to help make that happen.”

Holiday greetings should be addressed/sent to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456 Cards must be postmarked no later than December 9; cards received after this date will be returned to senders. For reasons of processing and safety, participants are asked to refrain from sending “care packages,” monetary gifts, using glitter or including any inserts with the cards.

Visit redcross.org/holidaymail for a full list of recommended guidelines and best practices for the Holiday Mail for Heroes program.

Additional ways to become involved with the campaign include connecting with fellow card senders through Facebook at facebook.com/redcross and Twitter at twitter.com/redcross using the hashtag #holidaymail. You can also connect with your local Red Cross at twitter.com/stlredcross andfacebook.com/RedCrossStL, or visit redcrossstl. org to learn more about the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter Service to the Armed Forces.

The Red Cross is able to provide Service to the Armed Forces programs thanks to our generous donors. Locally, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is a proud member agency of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, which makes significant investments every year in Red Cross services.

Children’s Author Visits Library The St. Charles City-County Library District has the honor of hosting much-loved children’s author Gordon Korman at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Kathryn Linnemann Library.

The library is located at 2323 Elm Street in St. Charles. Korman is immensely popular, hilarious, and loved by teens and parents too.

In addition to talking about his newest book, “The Medusa Plot” which is the first of the 39 Clues Cahills vs. Vespers series, he will discuss what it’s like to write for kids and answer questions from the audience.

Fans of 39 Clues, Son of the Mob, Framed, the Titanic series, or other Korman books, should not miss this opportunity to meet Gordon Korman. Books, including other titles he has authored, will be sold by Main Street Books. Get yours autographed! Register for these and other programs at www.youranswerplace.org under the Program and Events tab.

Vintage Baseball Games & Activities at the Gateway Arch Local teams will play baseball under the Gateway Arch as they were played during the game’s formative years in the 19th century.

Come out and watch the games from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 at the Gateway Arch Center and Grounds, 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis.

Players and park rangers will help visitors learn about this game through informal discussions during the games, as well as with a variety of interactive activities such as: • Hands-on displays of vintage uniforms and equipment • Learning the vocabulary of 19th century baseball, compared to today’s terms • Logo tracing/coloring plates of past and present St. Louis Cardinals team logos • Historic narrative film of Negro League Baseball, They Were All Stars(16 minute film will be shown throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gateway Arch lobby.)

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