CNSTC: Oct. 17. 2012

October 17, 2012

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Bring the whole family to Cottleville’s Legacy Park on October 27.

Third Annual CFCO Family Fall Festival

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It’s good old-fashioned family fun for a great cause on Saturday, October 27 in Cottleville. The Third Annual CFCO Family Fall Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Legacy Park, located on the north side of City Hall on Hwy. N. The event raises money for the Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach organization. CFCO started in September 2008 with a group of Cottleville firefighters who saw a need to go above and beyond the call of duty.

The organization is a 501 (c)3 charity, and 100 percent volunteer driven. Today, CFCO is primarily funded by community fundraising events, such as the St. Patty’s 7K Run for the Helmet and the Fall Festival.

Cottleville Fire Captain Mike Cahill said all the proceeds from the Fall Festival are used to help those in need.

“Last year we helped out some folks who couldn’t pay their gas bills,” Cahill said. “These are all people referred to us

by Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Center.

We also provide prevention programs, help families devastated by fire, and families torn apart by illness.”

The Family Fall Festival includes daytime hayrides, haunted hayrides (begin at 7 p.m.), bounce houses, inflatable slides, carnival games, barrel rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more. Ronald McDonald will be on hand to greet the kids from 1 – 2 p.m., and Home Depot will offer a kids’ workshop in the afternoon.

Cahill said the festival committee

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works to keep the Family Fall Festival new and exciting from year to year.

New this year is the MoSAC Tractor Pull and Antique Tractor Show. The Missouri Stock Antique-Classic Tractor Pullers Association hosts the events, and the tractor pull is a sanctioned event.

“We went up to Elsberry last month to check this out,” Cahill said. “There were a lot of tractors and a lot of people.”

Live entertainment includes Kelly Lamb from “Deliciously Alive,” broadcasting from 9 – 11 a.m. KFAV will broadcast live from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Willie and the Poor Boys will play from 7 – 11 p.m.

Festival food includes pulled pork sandwiches from Rib City, hot dogs, brats, chili, French fries, cotton candy and funnel cakes. Soda, water and Anheuser Busch products will be available, too.

“The entertainment is free,” Cahill said. “The Haunted Hayride is just

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$7 – a bargain – and the food, bounce houses, daytime hayrides, games and petting zoo/pony rides are reasonably priced. Last year we raised $10,000 for our charitable efforts.”

Would you like to volunteer for the event? Please call Judy Claus at 636.447.6655. For more information about the Family Fall Festival, please visit www.cfcohelpingyours.com.

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Halloween Safety Program Offered MS Walk-A-Thon Raises $26,000 For the third consecutive year, State Farm Insurance Company has generously provided the St. Charles County Ambulance District with one of its ‘Safe Neighbors’ grants. Through these funds, the Ambulance District is able to offer its Halloween Safety program to families in the county. As in years past, they will provide free glow-in-the-dark bracelets to children to wear on Halloween night while trick-or-treating - a fun way to make kids more visible to drivers as well as other pedestrians. New this year, free reflective candy bags also will be available (while supplies last).

Bracelets and bags can be obtained from select State Farm agents’ offices and the ambulance district’s headquarters facility throughout October. A list of participating agents can be found at www.SCCAD. com.

In addition, the Ambulance District will partner with St. Charles City-County Library District to offer a series of Halloween Safety presentations for children and parents. Along with trick-or-treat safety tips, the presentations will include a tour of an ambulance and story time. Please note that advance registration is requested for the presentations. Parents may register their children at www.

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Halloween Safety presentations are scheduled: Oct. 23 7 p.m. Kisker Road branch Oct. 24 10:45 a.m. Kathryn Linnemann branch Oct. 25 10 a.m. Corporate Parkway branch Oct. 25 4:30 p.m. Deer Run branch Oct. 29 10 a.m. Spencer Road branch Oct. 29 7 p.m. McClay branch Oct. 30 10 a.m. Middendorf-Kredell branch

The Central County Community Outreach Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk-A-Thon raised more than $26,000 to help find the cause of, treatment for, and ultimately a cure for MS. It will also help provide education, information, direct financial support, and scholarships to individuals and families living with MS. There is no cure for MS, a chronic disease that impacts the central nervous system - the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

“When I found out one of my younger firefighters had been diagnosed with MS I knew we needed to raise awareness and help find a cure,” said Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) Captain Doug Raines, who organized the event with the help of his fellow firefighters through Central County Community Outreach.

“The outpouring of community support was unbelievable, and will make a huge difference in the lives of local families living with MS,” Raines said.

More than 100 community members and CCFR firefighters, Fredbird from the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues Alumni Terry Yake all participated in the 24-hour walk-a-thon that ran September 14-15.

Rob Hamman American Family Insurance, T-Bones Natural Meats and True Fitness served as sponsors for the event. Proceeds will benefit The Gateway Area Chapter of the National MS Society.

Assumption Parish Celebrates Fall Festival with Crafts, October 21 Enjoy tasty food, fun games, live music, and plenty of crafts at the annual Assumption Parish (403 North Main St., O’Fallon) Fall Festival.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 21. This traditional church festival is fun for the entire family. It features turkey and sausage dinners, a country store, games, live entertainment and much more! All are welcome for a day filled with fun and fellowship.

Turkey and sausage dinner plates will be sold throughout the day in the parish center. Adult

dinners are $10 and children are only $5. Dinner includes green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, cranberries, corn, sauerkraut, desert, and a beverage. Carryouts are also available.

The local band, FOG, is scheduled to entertain festival goers from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on the lower church parking lot. There will also be festival games, an inflatable obstacle course/bouncy house, bingo, cake walk, beer stand, sandwich stand, kettle corn, state’s game, pull tabs, and a grand raffle of $1,500 at this year’s picnic.

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The O’Fallon Family YMCA will honor veterans at 8 a.m. on Friday, November 9. There will be a flag ceremony, breakfast and awards. The O’Fallon Family YMCA would like to pay special tribute to anyone who has served in the military in the past, those currently serving and also those who were lost in the line of duty. The O’Fallon Family YMCA is located at 3451 Pheasant Meadow Drive, O’Fallon, Mo. 63368. For more information, call Mary Kronmueller at 636.379.0092 or email mkronmueller@ymcastlouis.org.

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Free Family Fun Day

The Ins and Outs of Gift Cards

The Foundry Art Centre is hosting a Free Family Fun Day from noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012.

The fun-filled event will feature live entertainment from WE GLEE, a performance group of kids ages 8-21 who sing contemporary music heard on the radio, from 12 - 12:30 p.m. There will also be Kevin “The Frog Man,” who allows the audience to get up close with some cool creatures from 12:30-3 p.m. Fun, musical story time under the new Reading Tree will be performed by “Frilly & Miller” at 1 and 2 p.m.

As a part of the Family Fun Day festivities, the Baue Family Children’s Gallery will showcase its new Reading Tree space and Puppet Stage, as ART CAROUSEL transforms this gallery. These additions are the beginning of the ongoing transformation, as the Baue Family Children’s Gallery embraces all forms of art. ART CAROUSEL…it begins with a story and evolves into an interactive journey through the arts that is as unique as each child.

ART CAROUSEL is being presented at the Foundry Art Centre through a generous grant provided by the PNC Arts Alive initiative of the PNC Foundation.

For more information about the upcoming Family Fun Day at the Foundry Art Centre – including the introduction of the new ART CAROUSEL in the Baue Family Children’s Gallery – please contact Jess May at 636.255.0270, or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

More personal than cash, gift cards are the perfect present for any occasion. However, there are some things you should know before purchasing a gift card and a few practices you should employ to make sure your card is safe from thieves.

Gift card rules have been strengthened and improved over the last few years to better protect consumers. Here are the gift card standards retailers and financial institutions must now follow: • Gift cards expire at least five years after the date the card was purchased or the date money was last loaded onto the card. And, gift card issuers cannot charge a fee to replace an expired card if the funds are still valid.

• An inactivity fee can only be charged if the card hasn’t been used for 12 consecutive months. Only one inactivity or service fee can be charged per calendar month. Service fees include recurring maintenance fees and activity-based surcharges for actions such as reloading the card with money.

• Consumers must be made aware of all gift card fees. The expiration and fee information must be displayed on the card and the cashier or teller must explain the disclosures before selling the card.

Though these rules have improved the flexibility of gift cards, there are still some important safeguards you should consider: • Don’t buy gift cards from online auction sites or websites offering discounts. These sites are a hotbed for fraud. If the cards are real, they may be stolen, counterfeit or used. There’s also a high probability that the cards are useless.

• Only buy gift cards from the issuer, either in person or on their secure website.

• It may be tempting to grab a gift card off a rack near the checkout line, but be careful. A popular scam happens when thieves write down the card numbers, wait a few days and then call to see if there is a balance on the card. If the card has been activated, they go shopping!

• Ask the cashier to scan the gift card in front of you. This guarantees your card is valid when you buy it and it reflects the balance you loaded on it.

• Keep your receipt as proof of purchase for as long as there is money stored on the gift card. Some retailers can track where the gift card was purchased, activated and used. If the card is stolen, some retailers will replace it if you have your receipt.

• Register your gift card on the store’s website. Not all stores offer this option, but if they do, take advantage of it because you’ll be able to detect and report any fraud or misuse sooner.

• Never give your Social Security number, date of birth, financial account information or any other private information when you purchase a gift card.

This year, save yourself the hassle of holiday shopping and give gift cards instead. They make great presents – as long as they are purchased and used wisely.

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Lake Saint Louis Events Halloween Party The Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation and the Lake Saint Louis Mother’s Club welcome everyone to a Halloween party on Friday, October 26. The free community event will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Founders Park. Please visit www.lakesaintlouis.com for rainout or cancellation information, and click on Parks & Recreation.

Art Exhibit The Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Annual Student Art Exhibit will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 29 at Lake Saint Louis City Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive. Students of the Parks & Recreation art classes will exhibit their work from the pastel, watercolor, drawing and open studio classes. Meet the student artists and instructor, Marie Donato, at this special exhibition. Light refreshments will be served.

Lake Saint Louis Art Classes The Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation department is proud to offer four separate classes instructed by award winning artist Marie Donato - www.mariedonato.com. Choose from Pastel Painting, Drawing, Watercolor or Open Studio. The next set of lessons will begin the week of October 29.

Classes will meet at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center for two hours each week for six total weeks.

Cost per session is $82 and supplies are purchased separately (a supply list for each class is available).

For more information or to register, call 636.561.4620 or visit www.lakesaintlouis.com; look under the Parks and Recreation section.

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O’Fallon Firefighters Community Outreach

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The FirefightOn September 30, a ers of the O’Fallon Fire Protection very special benefit was District come from held for Sandie Schene a variety of skilled with the Cottleville Fire backgrounds. They Protection District at use these skills ev- the Knights of Columery day on duty in bus Hall on Hwy. N. In emergency situ- 2011, Schene was diations and often agnosed with cervical times off-duty to cancer. After a short help a neighbor in remission period the need. The O’Fallon cancer had returned in Firefighters Com- early 2012. Schene has munity Outreach been with the Cottleville is a group of O’Fallon Firefighters who are committed to our Fire District for more Sandie’s husband Ron Schene. daughter Tammi Britton. granddaughter Ryane Britton, and Kevin Bachke than 30 years. She is with the Wentzville Fire Dept. Photo by Scott Freitag, Assistant Fire Chief. community both on and off duty.

Recently, the Community Outreach recognized a need for an also a member of the O’Fallon resident who required the use of a ramp to get safely in Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach. CFCO is a non-profit organization that’s helps those and out of her home. With the help of a generous donation from in the community that have fallen on hard times or have experienced a disaster.

Schene is well known for her volunteerism and for being a soft spoken and compassionate person.

Saints Joachim and Ann Care Service, these off-duty firefighters She is also a member of C.E.R.T ( Community Emergency Response Team). Each year at Christmas donated their time and efforts to draw up the project, order the lumber, and build the ramp. Now this resident can enter and exit time, Schene is involved in helping families less fortunate. Her friends at the CFCO held a benefit to help defray some of Schene’s medical expenses. The Wentzville Fire Department was kind enough to the home safely without the fear of falling.

Their skills are not limited to just carpentry. Recently, the bring the Big Pink Fire Truck to the event. The Pink Fire Truck is used at many events and especially OFCO was contacted by The Center for Autism to help paint a to bring awareness to cancers issues.

If you care to make a donation to help Schene with her medical expenses, please send to Sandie new 9,000 square-foot facility. Firefighters from the O’Fallon Fire Schene, c/o Judy Claus, The Cottleville Fire District Office, 1385 Motherhead Rd., Cottleville, MO Protection District organized donations from area businesses and residents to purchase the paint and coordinate manpower 63304 or call 636.447.6655 to get the job done in one day.

Students from Fort Zumwalt North High School Key Club and firefighters from Cottleville and Central County also donated their time to finish painting. This facility will offer much needed training in life skills such as meal preparation and job skills to adults with autism www.mercy.net spectrum disorders.

Rec-Plex Offers Ice Skating Classes for All Ages Would you like to be able to glide across the ice with ease?

The St. Peters Rec-Plex can help you or your child learn how to ice skate and improve your ice skating. Plenty of spots are still open for ice skating classes in the upcoming semester starting October 23.

The Rec-Plex offers sevenweek and eight-week sessions.

Tuesday evening and Saturday classes are available. Classes are open to children as young as 3 years up to adults. All classes are 30 minutes long, and the RecPlex provides ice skates for students who need them.

As a bonus, Snowball through Delta level skaters (ages 3-15) receive free admission to all Rec-Plex public sessions for the duration of their registered course.

Rec-Plex instructors teach skills developed by the Ice Skating Institute (ISI), a leading national ice industry association.

Students also have the opportunity to perform during Rec-Plex ice shows.

Register for classes at www. stpetersmo.net/rec-connect, call 636.929.2386, or register at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road.

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Win Money for Your School

1. Westhoff Elementary School and the North High School Leadership classes held a Fifty Yard Feature event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This event took place on the North High School football field on Friday, September 28. There were numerous activities and games to entertain the students and their families. The movie, Little Giants, was presented on the field as families gathered with their blankets, chairs, and snacks. The evening was a huge success, raising more than $800 for this worthwhile cause.

2. Fort Zumwalt West High School started an inclusion dance team called the STARS. They have performed at football games and pep rallies. The crowds have gone wild after their performances and that includes some very proud parents. Pictured are the students during one of their practices with their sponsor, Ms. Colleen Mattie.

The National Family Partnership® (NFP) announces the national contest for its 27th annual Red Ribbon Week®, Oct. 23-31. Here’s how to enter to win $1,000 for your K-12 school and a new iPad for your family: 1. Students bring the Red Ribbon Week® message home by working alongside parents to decorate their front door, mailbox, fence, etc. with this year’s theme “The Best Me Is Drug Free™.”

2. Take a photo with the family and your Red Ribbon Week® decoration, then upload to www. redribbon.org/contest or www.facebook.com/ RedRibbonWeek by Nov. 2 (must be parents or 18+ to upload your photos).

3. The voting begins! Ask your family and friends to vote for your entry at www.redribbon. org/vote Nov. 2-16. Ten lucky winners from regions across the U.S. will win. Winners will be announced at events at their winning schools in December.

“Students will once again take Red Ribbon

Week’s® message of prevention home to their neighborhoods with this national contest,” said the NFP’s Volunteer President Peggy Sapp. “By decorating their homes together with this year’s Red Ribbon theme, families carry the message to their communities.”

The nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide.

The DEA is co-sponsoring this year’s national contest.

“DEA is excited to partner with the National Family Partnership® on this contest that empowers communities to come together to talk about the drug problem,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Red Ribbon Week® is also when we honor DEA Special Agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena, who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe.”

Visit www.redribbon.org/contest for contest information.

Wentzville School District Implements CyberBully Hotline The Wentzville School District, in partnership with SchoolReach, is implementing the CyberBully Hotline. The purpose of this program is to create an anonymous, two-way means for students, parents, guardians and others to report incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation.

The hotline also provides a way for individuals to share information about potentially harmful or violent acts by others.

The CyberBully Hotline number for the district is 636.234.9135, and text messages or voice calls can be received. For a voice call, simply dial the number and leave your message after the greeting. To text, enter the number followed by the text message. The service is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A designated school official receives the message directly. No one else reads or sees the messages, and all calls are anonymous. No names

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or other information are associated with the received messages. The CyberBully Hotline gives the district the ability to reply to messages and have two-way anonymous conversations, so students are more likely to provide information and get whatever help or assistance is necessary.

In order for the district to be able to reply to a voice or text message, the call must be from a cellular phone, and the reply will be in the form of a text message. Users are encouraged to provide as much information as possible or as much as they feel comfortable providing.

If a CyberBully Hotline user is providing a tip on violence or harmful acts that are being planned by others, the district requests that they provide as much specific information as possible immediately so we can ensure the safety of all students and faculty. Anyone who would like to leave a call back number or their identity is encouraged to do so.

If parents or students have any questions or require further information, they can contact any school office, visit the CyberBully Hotline section of the district website, or visit www.cyberbullyhotline.com to learn more.

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Green Tree Elementary Celebrates International Walk to School Day Green Tree Elementary in the Wentzville School District joined schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day. More than 300 students from Green Tree walked to school on October 3, along with parents, teachers, staff members, and Lake Saint Louis Police Officers.

“We start in the park, and a whole bunch of us walk to school together,” said fifth grader Madison Sweeney.

“It’s really fun because you get to have breakfast together and walk to school with your friends.”

“We team up with the police department and the Safe Schools Coalition to put this event on for our school community,” said Principal Angela Politte. “We all come together and celebrate living a healthy, safe, and fun lifestyle, and our students love it!”

Community Resource Officer Susan Ochs of the Lake Saint Louis Police Department has helped to organize the walk every year.

“It’s a really positive event for our families,” she said. “It gets the students and the community together for a healthy activity that also serves to reinforce safe biking and walking habits.”

Now in its 16th year, International Walk to School Day is celebrated at over 3,500 participating schools in 40 countries around the world. Walk to School events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community. The Green Tree event was originally organized four years ago by the school and the Lake Saint Louis Police Department as part of a “Safe Routes to School” grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation.

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On September 27, 2012, scouts and leaders of Cub Scout Pack 993, chartered through Peine Ridge Elementary PTO, completed their fall service project by planting four trees at Peine Ridge Elementary. The trees, donated by Bluff View Nursery in Defiance, Mo., compliment the new outdoor classroom, which was an eagle scout project completed by Kyle Weber, a former student at Peine Ridge Elementary and member of Boy Scout Troop 853. Members of Pack 993 hope the new trees will add to the education and enjoyment of the outdoor classroom by Peine Ridge students and faculty for years to come. Photo by Rebecca Poindexter.

FHSD to Hold Transition and Community Resource Fair for SPED Families The Francis Howell School District is hosting a Transition and Community Resource Fair from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24 at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville, Mo. The event is designed to help students with disabilities and their families make connections with various resources in the St. Charles/St. Louis area.

Representatives from approximately 25 agencies will be at the event to provide information and resources to families attend the fair. Breakout session are also scheduled throughout the event to include; Obtaining Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts and Government Benefits and Accessing College Services. For more information, contact Dawn Hesse at Francis Howell School District, 636.851.4034.

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PB&T Employees Dress Down for Troy R-3 Buddy Bags Employees at Peoples Bank & Trust recently made donations to wear blue jeans and tennis shoes to work with all proceeds going to the Troy R-3 Buddy Bag program.

This program began in February of 2012 in response to students grades K-5 going without proper meals on the weekends. Buddy Bags is run completely on donation and volunteers. PB&T employees were able to present the school district with a check for $553.

PB&T employee Kris Moesch presents Kristy Shinn with the donation.

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Lincoln County Coalition’s 1st Annual Nerf Golf Tournament The Lincoln County Coalition’s (LLC) 1st Annual Nerf Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 27 at Snow Hill Nursery, located at 199 Snow Hill Lane in Troy. This is a golf scramble at which the players will use Nerf balls instead of real ones. Players should bring two clubs for hacking, whacking and pitching Nerf golf balls into a target hole. Registration, practice and an open lunch will begin at noon. The shotgun start at will take place at 1 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided on the course. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m.

Four-person team sponsorships are $275 and include signage, lunch, dinner and drinks. Single registration is $80 per golfer, and hole sponsor-

R-III Prepares to Adjust Attendance Boundaries RSP & Associates, the district planning firm, has reported the Lincoln County R-III School District is still on track to close in on 7,000 students in just a few years. According to the newest report, nearly 550 students transferred into the district during the 2011-12 school year while 529 students exited the district. In spite of a high student transiency, the Lincoln County R-III District is still expected to increase by approximately 600 students over the next five years. The enrollment increase is in part to the type of households moving into the district that have school aged students, affordable housing options, and a great reputation for student academic achievement.

As a result of the April 2012 NO TAX increase bond issue, a small elementary school will open in August 2013 in the eastern portion of the Claude Brown Building, which currently housed the early childhood program. That new

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ships are available for $100. Dinner and drinks can be purchased alone for $28.

For more information, please call Bill Benhardt at 636.528.4499 or Curt Peitzman at 636.448.3981.

The Lincoln County Coalition (LLC) is a nonprofit organization whose general purpose is to build and improve our parks and recreational facilities through out the Lincoln County area.

Through our participation and your generous donation, this will insure that our county continues to thrive and grow in the direction it truly deserves. With your generous support we plan to continue building and improving a stronger community with these types of activities.

elementary, as well as the anticipated growth, will require an adjustment of attendance boundaries. The early childhood program will be located to its new home by the end of 2012.

Middle school attendance areas will also have to be examined in preparation of increasing much needed middle school capacity.

Similar to the boundary process in the spring of 2009, this year’s boundary realignment will be directed by a committee of approximately 30-40 patrons and parents. We are currently looking for willing participants in the boundary adjustment process.

Committee members will be selected based on volunteer pool/ response, the geographic representation needed to complete the realignment and commitment to the process. Tentatively, the boundary committee will meet on the following dates in the evening: October 30, November 13, November 27, December 11 and January 22, 2013. Depending on committee members and the process, more dates could be necessary to complete the process.

The committee will also host a public forum on January 8 to present to patrons of the R-III District. A recommendation to the Board of Education will be made on February 19. If you are interested in serving on the district boundary committee, please email April Bryant, director of the Office of Community Relations, at bryanta@troy. k12.mo.us.

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Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole

Pictured left to right: Larry DuFour- CAB Vice President, William Locke- Board of Directors Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis, Karleen Rogers- CAB member, and Cheryl Glass - Missouri State Probation & Parole (District 17-St. Charles) liaison to the Tri-County CAB.

The Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) to Probation & Parole is honored to be a grant recipient of $5,000 from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis.

The Tri-County CAB provides men and women, who are on probation or parole in St. Charles County, assistance with mental health treatment, substance abuse evaluations, housing and utility assistance, medical assistance and transportation costs to and from treatment centers. These services are essential to assist exoffenders and their families with community re-integration and to become self-sufficient, productive members of the community.

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LU Acquires Former Barat Academy Building Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. has taken a critical step toward adding a new nursing program with the acquisition of the former location of Barat Academy in Dardenne Prairie Thursday, Sept. 27. The university plans to use the site as the base for a medical degree completion program it seeks to launch next year.

Dr. James D. Evans, president of Lindenwood University, said the university plans to launch a Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program in the fall 2013 semester and hopes to have a four-year BSN program in place within two to three years of that.

Occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, and emergency medical technician programs and others are also being considered conceptually.

“We are excited about the opportunity to give graduates of associate degree nursing programs the chance to earn a Bachelor of Science in such a beautiful building,” Evans said. “Increasingly, hospitals are requiring four-year degrees from nursing candidates. We will play a significant role in providing the necessary credentials for nursing candidates to succeed in a field that is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years as baby boomers age.”

The site consists of a 69,000-square-foot building on a 28-acre lot. It includes multiple classrooms, a gymnasium, and fully equipped chemistry labs. A dean for the university’s new Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Program has also been hired. A specific announcement is forthcoming.

Look! Shops Ribbon Cutting Look! Shops celebrated its new location in O’Fallon, Mo. with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on September 14, 2012. Pictured are owners Cathy Machisen and Rebecca Riegerix, joined by friends, family and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the city of O’Fallon.

The shop is designed to sell merchandise from new start-ups, expanding, downsizing or online businesses. It also serves as a place to test new products and help the “mini-preneuer” get started. With new displays being added daily, Look! Shops has created a unique place in O’Fallon for businesses and shoppers to experience.

The new shop takes its name from a foundation started by the Machisen’s parents Ray and Darlene Henry called Look: Let’s Outfit Our Kids. The organization helps raise money for local kids in need of clothes, shoes, school supplies, recreational equipment and more. Machisen and Riegerix said they will donate a portion of Look! Shops proceeds to the www.wholesaleflorringusa.com foundation to help it grow.

Look! Shops is located at 991 Waterbury Falls in O’Fallon, MO. Call 636.329.1000 or visit www.

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Floors to Go has One Goal: Creating Happy Customers

Business

- By DeAnna Massie

Area shoppers looking for carpet, hardwood and other flooring might be missing the best deals in town. Expecting lower prices, customers typically flock to big box retailers, said John Dickherber.

“They don’t realize that our prices are just as low, and we blow away the cost of installation,” he said.

Dickherber is co-owner of locally-owned Floors To Go, also known as Wholesale Flooring USA, which might be O’Fallon’s best-kept secret in home improvement.

Located at 823 W. Terra Lane on the north side of Interstate 70 between Hwy. M and Bryan Road, Floors to Go is a small business with big advantages.

“We think it’s important to buy locally,” Dickherber said. “We buy locally ourselves.

And though we may not be as visible as stores with large advertising budgets, the bottom line is that our prices are lower.”

Already highly competitive prices will be lowered during a special Fall Home Remodeling Event, and customers who make a flooring purchase of a $1000 or more will

automatically qualify to possibly win a HiDefinition T.V. But promotions and giveaways are not the primary reason shoppers should head for Floors To Go. Floors To Go offers only the highest quality laminate, hardwood, tile, carpet and rugs. Installers have decades of experience, and, if that’s not enough, every installation comes with a lifetime guarantee. Another advantage is the lack of wait-time for special orders. Floors to Go orders products directly from the mills.

“Larger stores can take up to five weeks to get your order in, but we get your order in on a truck from the mill in about a week,” Dickherber said.

Floors to Go is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit the online showroom at www.ofallon.floorstogo.com or call 636.379.5859. Photos By Ray Rockwell

Applications Accepted for 2013 ‘Children’s Trust Fund License Plate’ Program Funds The Community and Children’s Resource St. Charles County is one of 29 license plate partBoard of St. Charles County announces that appli- ners with the Children’s Trust Fund of Missouri. cations for the 2013 Children’s Trust Fund License The funds are overseen by the Community and Plate program funds are currently available online Children’s Resource Board of St. Charles County (www.stcharlescountykids.org), through agency and are distributed in the form of reimbursable portal access, or by mail (call 636.939.6200 for de- grants to local agencies providing child abuse and tails). The deadline for submitting an application neglect prevention services. is 2 p.m. on Friday, December 28.

Funds distributed through the Children’s Trust Fund-License Plate Fund must be used to support, develop, implement and evaluate child abuse and neglect prevention programs and services in St. Charles County.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: World Series

Oldest Pick: “Liar & Spy”

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!

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company.

Copyright 2012.

ACROSS 1. Played, as with an idea 6. “Lake” in France 9. Confederate soldier’s hat 13. Copycat’s behavior 14. She married a Beatle 15. They go from high to low 16. Ancient Roman’s language

17. Small sandy island on a coral reef 18. Like days gone by 19. *One of its teams hasn’t won one since 1908 21. *Chased in playoffs 23. Friend from Paris 24. Belongs to us 25. Fifth note 28. Patron saint of Norway

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Things aren’t at all what they seem in “Liar & Spy,” an unsettling, yet heartwarming, book by Rebecca Stead that doesn’t reveal all until the last 20 pages.

Georges, a sixth-grader, is made fun of because of his name. He isn’t much of an athlete, has lost his best friend to the popular group and is adjusting to life in a new apartment because his dad has lost his job.

Georges could have benefited from having his mother around, but she’s, it seems, working double shifts at the hospital to make up for the family’s lost income.

When Georges sees a note in the basement of the apartment house about a spy club meeting, his father encourages him to join. That’s how Georges becomes friends with Safer, the only member of the club. Safer is highly intelligent, observant, weird and mysterious. The homeschooled boy is just Georges’ age, a self-taught-spy sure that the Mr. X, the man in Apartment 4 is up to no good. It doesn’t take Safer long to drag Georges into his web of espionage.

In actuality, both Safer and Georges wear an armor of denial to keep reality at bay. When Safer’s cover is blown all is revealed, leaving readers in breathless wonder at the pure and simple genius of this touching, highly original read.

30. *New York transplants and 2010 champ 35. *All-time Series champs, the Yankees, aka the “____ Empire” 37. Not a win and not a loss 39. Openly distrustful 40. *More than one grow on Wrigley Field’s outfield walls 41. Become established 43. Welcoming sign 44. Concluded 46. Cylindrical building 47. One billionth 48. Relating to nervous system 50. Some emit a more pleasant one than others 52. Limited, as in a company 53. Vegas light 55. Maiden name indicator 57. *Last year’s NL pennant winner 61. Sign of irritation 65. *In 2009, Derek Jeter won one for the _____ 66. Cell phone emergency contact 68. Relating to seta 69. Fear-inspiring 70. Longest division of time 71. Yemeni neighbor

72. Track gathering 73. Pumpernickel, e.g.

74. Vascular tissue DOWN 1. Bath powder 2. Moonfish 3. Himalayan inhabitant?

4. American author _____ Jong 5. Live wire 6. Batty or bonkers 7. Santa ___ winds 8. Beaver-like South American rodent 9. Used for drying wood or bricks 10. Cocoyam 11. Ball-____ hammer 12. Is not 15. It is removed by ENT specialist 20. Covers with a thin layer of gold 22. Heat or energy unit 24. Sometimes done standing 25. *Best of _____ games 26. Relating to sheep 27. One who adheres to Hinduism 29. Greek god of war 31. Same as #70 Across

32. Between India and China 33. Council of _____, 15th century 34. Ecclesiastic convention 36. Suggestive look 38. *A ___ pitch allowed tie run to score in Game 6 in ‘86 Series 42. Not a soul 45. Johann Strauss’s was blue 49. Welcoming accessory 51. *They broke the “Curse of the Bambino” 54. Twig of willow tree 56. Rap group Public _____ 57. Part of a wine glass 58. Shakespeare’s “you” 59. Fishing decoy 60. Leave out 61. Surrealist ____ Magritte 62. Abbreviation when referring to a number of people 63. Of sound mind 64. *____ Sallee pitched in 1919 Series against Black Sox 67. “To His ___ Mistress,” poem See answers page 21

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Movie

“Argo”

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With the release of “Argo,” Ben Affleck moves into pole position for the upcoming Oscar race. Affleck directs and stars in this previously classified tale of how the CIA rescued 6 U.S. Embassy employees from Iran in 1979. Until the truth came out, Canada received all the credit for getting these people safely back to their own country.

November 4, 1979 marked the beginning of what would be known as the Iranian Hostage Crisis. In the pre-digital era, these overseas events dominated daily newscasts and gave birth to the latenight program “Nightline.” 444 days later, as a final insult to the outgoing President Jimmy Carter, the Iranians released the hostages after Ronald Reagan took over the Oval Office.

One bright spot at this time was Canada’s heroic efforts to protect American citizens in that hot zone. “Argo” gives the Canadian government proper respect for their contributions, but the film awards the lion’s share of the credit to the CIA and its seemingly outrageous plan Affleck plays Tony Mendez, a sardonic CIA agent who suggests the idea of having the Americans masquerade as a film crew

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Based on the 2007 Wired Magazine article “How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans from Tehran,” “Argo” takes the audience back to November 1979, a time when Iranian militants were angry over the United States offering sanctuary to the disposed Shah of Iran.

Ben Affleck does a credible job here as Tony Mendez, but it is in his role as director where he really shines. Affleck reminds the audience of the overwhelming tension in Iran, the subsequent American outrage, and Jimmy Carter’s apparent ineffectiveness as a world leader. The director also captures the styles and fashions of the time perfectly.

Victor Garber does a great job as Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor, but Canada’s role in the rescue is downplayed in the film. In real life, Taylor put himself and his wife at risk to harbor the 6 Americans in their residence as militants roamed the streets.

Alan Arkin deserves an Oscar nod for his work as Lester Siegel, an OSS agent turned Hollywood insider. Siegel is crucial to the rescue plan and his observations about the movie industry are sharp, biting, and have a definite ring of truth.

A history lesson and thriller wrapped up in one film, “Argo” is a beautifully executed period piece. It offers some closure to those who remember those 444 days, and for others, it gives additional insight into the political climate of the late 1970’s.

“Argo,” rated R for language and some violent images, currently is playing in theaters.

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“Over the Fence”

Joe Morice

Editorial

Animal Crackers “Pets are a pain in the (bleep),” growled my friend, Rolly.

I said, “Last week you complained about your teenager borrowing your car and using up all the gas. The week before that, it was your wife’s maxed-out credit cards. You sure have a lot of family problems.”

“I love my family but I’d love them better if they hated animals. First it was a stray cat. The kids said, ‘Daddy it’s so cute’. After it scratched up the furniture and tore up the shower curtains when the kids locked it in the bathroom all night, it had to go to the vet because it lost a fight with the neighbor’s tomcat. Then it got run over by a truck.”

“Ouch” I said, “That’s bad.”

He said, “Oh well. The cat was a pain in the pocket book anyway and the kids wouldn’t take care of it like they promised. Then their mother bought them a tiny dog that looked like a cotton ball with legs. All it did was doo-doo on the rug and yap incessantly day and night until the neighbors called the cops. Then I opened the front door one morning to get the paper and it ran

between my legs, into the street and got run over by a truck.”

“You sure have bad luck with pets…or trucks.”

“Whattaya mean? There was no more yapping and staining the rugs.” He smiled wistfully. Then he frowned again. He said, “The kids were upset so I told them I’d get them another dog. A real dog.” He smiled. “I bought them a Great Dane puppy. They loved it. Then it grew into a dinosaur and left T-rex droppings all over the yard.

Pooper scoopers didn’t work. I had to use a scoop shovel and a wheel barrow. His food bill was even higher than when my son’s buddies stopped by for a refrigerator raid.

At least it didn’t bark much. As a matter of fact, it didn’t do anything but eat, sleep and befoul the yard.”

“I see. I assume you still have it…”

“No. It got so big it could walk over the fence and forage in neighborhood garbage cans. The dog catcher finally caught it and it cost me some bucks to get it out of jail and then…”

I interrupted. “Don’t tell me, let me guess. It got run over by a truck.”

“Not quite. A garbage truck passed by and it walked over the fence and chased it. I haven’t seen it since.”

“Did you call Animal Control to see if they found it?”

“Sure. I even put signs with pictures of it on telephone poles all over town. Then some animal rights people threatened to sue me because they didn’t like my signs.”

Uh oh. “Ummm…what was wrong with your signs?”

He said, “They didn’t like’ “’Wanted, Dead or Alive’ printed on them.”

I winced. “Good Heavens, Rolly! That’s awful!”

He said, “We finally ended up with a Doberman but our neighbors hated it. They said they were gonna’ sue me so I gave it to a junk yard.”

“Okay, I’ll bite…no pun intended.” I said. “How come your neighbors hated it?”

“The kids forgot to feed it so it jumped the fence and ate their cat.”

“Ugh! Maybe you should try a canary.”

“Pah!” he huffed. “From now on, the only pet I want better have a law degree.”

“And he won’t chase garbage trucks, either, right? Ambulances maybe…”

Rolly wasn’t listening. His wife drove up with a Poodle in her lap. The Poodle started yapping. Rolly started sobbing.

Keep the Traffic Moving During Blanchette Bridge Closure With November 4 now officially set as the date that the Westbound lanes of the Blanchette Bridge will be closed, dozens of stakeholders whose employees, customers and students will be impacted by the project gathered yesterday to learn more about the options for avoiding traffic nightmares during the year-long closure. The $63 million rehabilitation project is essential to extend the life of the Westbound I-70 bridge that spans across the Missouri River and is in need of serious repair following decades of use.

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Transportation were on hand to provide an update on the schedule for the work leading up to the closure and to outline how the detours will work when the East Bound lanes of the bridge are adjusted to accommodate three lanes of traffic moving in each direction. Detailed information is now available at www.modot.org/blanchettebridge.

RideFinders, the regional ridesharing agency, shared information about the vital role that carpooling and vanpooling can play in helping to reduce the total number of cars commuting through the impacted area. RideFinders currently works with 100 participating municipalities/ employers/colleges in the areas of St. Charles and St. Louis Counties that will be impacted by the Blanchette Bridge Renovation Project.

“Fifteen hundred commuters living in St. Charles County are already registered with RideFinders free ridematching service seeking to form a new or expand an existing carpool or vanpool,” said Joe Wright, director of RideFinders. “Over 1,000 of those individuals commute to work or college in St. Louis City or County, many of them in one of nine current RideFinders vanpools, which means there are a variety of options readily available to other solo commuters who would like to consider sharing the ride during this landmark project.”

Wrights adds that their database also includes contact information for an additional 750 commuters working but not living in St. Charles County who would be happy to team up in a carpool or vanpool with others who regularly use the Blanchette Bridge to get to jobs in St. Charles County.

RideFinders free ridematching service for commuters can be accessed at www.ridefinders.org or over the phone by calling 800.VIP. RIDE. Commuters simply enter or provide their home and work info, then receive a “matchlist” of commuters or vanpools. Commuters then contact the other commuters or vanpool contacts on the “matchlist” to form or www.JimNeedyConstruction.com join a carpool or vanpool.

RideFinders also encourages other employers and schools in the impacted area to consider joining the regional ridesharing program to help promote these alternatives to their employees and students. There is no cost or liability for employers or colleges to participate, and their involvement enables RideFinders to provide ridesharing info and incentives like a free Guaranteed Ride Home.

Region-wide, RiderFinders already works with 900+ participating employer and colleges promoting ridesharing to almost half a million employees and students. Participating commuters help to reduce traffic by removing over 5,300 vehicles daily from the region’s roads. Collectively they enjoy savings of $34 million annually in gas and other commuting costs, while improving our air quality by eliminating over two million pounds of air pollution annually.

Those in attendance at Thursday’s meeting also received an update from the City of St. Charles on the WayFinding initiative designed to help promote the major routes into and out of St. Charles, as well as the local connector route within the city to ensure that all residents and visitors continue to enjoy easy access to the many attractions in the city’s historic districts. New signage will be installed during October and the city has produced helpful maps that are available for download at www.historicstcharles. com/visitors/maps/i-70-detour-maps/.

“The overall goal of this meeting was to educate those whose employees and students will be most impacted and show them how advance planning can help to minimize the impacts of the renovation work on their daily routines,” Wright said. “We were delighted with the turn out and look forward to assisting any employers or commuters who would like to make ridesharing part of their solution for getting around during this project.”

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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 T-shirts, 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 fall 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 in the fireplace. 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

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sweatshirts, with long sleeves, preferably looser than the arms they cover. 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 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 tout the virtues of preparedness. Yeah, right. They just want you to stock up on 10 bags of candy, knowing you’ll eat it all inside 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.

Bringing the Flavor Back to Dinnertime (Family Features) Between carpool, soccer practice and music lessons, the school year leaves little time for parents to make mouthwatering family meals.

In fact, it’s often difficult to wrangle everyone together – let alone get them excited about dinner.

The secret to reviving family dinnertime? Make meals so fun and flavorful, they won’t want to leave the table. Start with these simple, delicious tips from Lawry’s: Flavorful favorites. When schedules are crammed, it’s time to revisit family favorites that everyone at the table can agree on – like chicken. To take it over the top, pair this all-time classic with another delicious staple. With a blend of seven vibrant herbs and spices, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt is the secret weapon of your spice cabinet, adding that unmistakable zing your family craves. Whether you’re serving up drumsticks or tenders, chicken seasoned with Lawry’s is an instant hit.

Have fun with it. Meals should be as much about family fun and togetherness as they are about food – so make tonight’s dinner a special one. Try making simple, playful changes to your routine: host themed nights like Tex-Mex or Italian or serve breakfast for dinner. Sprinkle hash browns and eggs (any style!) with your favorite spice blend to take your breakfast staples to the next level.

Keep it simple. Need a flavorful dinner on the table in less than thirty minutes? A durable skillet is your best friend. Whether it’s a quick stir-fry or bold Southwest Skillet Chicken and Rice, one-dish meals provide amped up flavor and cut down on prep and cleaning, freeing you up to enjoy more time around the table with your family.

For more flavorful recipes, visit www.lawrys.com.

Bonus Tip: To get more life (and flavor) from your dried spices, store them in airtight containers and keep them away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

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Southwest Skillet Chicken and Rice Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: - 2 teaspoons chili powder - 2 teaspoons Lawry’s Seasoned Salt - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves - 1 tablespoon oil - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained - 1 cup frozen corn - 1 cup instant white rice - 1 cup water

5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.

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4. Cut chicken into serving size pieces. Fluff rice mixture with fork before serving.

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Directions: 1. Mix chili powder and seasoned salt in small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.

2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned.

3. Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn, rice, water and remaining seasoning mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer

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Sports

Gary Baute

Introducing Jennifer Lawson Of Lindenwood University ***Lindenwood Athletics Celebrates Homecoming Lindenwood University athletics celebrates Homecoming this upcoming weekend, hosting two home events on Friday, four on Saturday and one on Sunday.

On Friday, the Lady Lions volleyball team will host Central Oklahoma at 7 p.m. before taking the floor on Saturday to host Pitt State at 7 p.m. As of Oct. 11, the Lady Lions have a 12-8 overall record and 2-4 record in the MIAA. Women’s soccer is set to host two games, starting with fellow MIAA newcomer Nebraska-Kearney on Friday for a 7 p.m. start and Fort Hays State on Sunday afternoon at 12 p.m.

Football is scheduled to take on nationally-ranked Washburn at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. So far this season, several Lions broke school records after the NebraskaKearney contest. Denodus O’Bryant is now the owner of the most points scored all-time with 330 (as of Oct. 11).

Quarterback Ben Gomez threw for six touchdowns, tying the MIAA record. Wide Receiver Andrew Helmick broke the school record of 184 receiving yards with 200 in the first half alone. In the 20-17 victory over Fort Hays State, Helmick broke the all-time receiving yards record with

2,078 yards and tied the all-time receiving touchdowns (24) in school history.

Other Saturday events include men’s and women’s swimming as they are scheduled to host Truman at 1 p.m.

Field Hockey is set to take on Bellarmine at 7:30 p.m. at Hunter Stadium. ~~~Thanks to Jennifer Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Cardinals Last Game In Washington…Unbelievable ***But We Have Come To Expect That The St. Louis Cardinals have advanced to National League Championship Series (NLCS) and are facing the 2010 World Series winners San Francisco Giants as this article hits the newsstands.

A quick story on being from St. Louis and watching a playoff game in a different city.

I was in Milwaukee for that memorable game last Friday with a few friends at a sports café and received very few high fives from the other patrons near the end of the game. However, I did hear a lot of comments when the Redbirds were losing by six runs.

As the ninth inning approached and the Birds were down 7-5 with Washington’s best picture on the mound, a knot in our stomachs were forming but we had the top of the order coming up. Then the fireworks started.

Still down by one run with two outs, we were down to our last strike (remember that from last year?)...result…a

Prepare Lawns Now to Get Green in Spring Many Missouri lawns received extensive drought damage this summer, but there are steps lawn owners can take to assure a lush, green lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood next spring, said Lee Miller. Homeowners have several options to increase their chances of repairing damage done to their lawns by the prolonged 2012 summer.

“Now is the time to aerify and dethatch,” Miller said.

Vertical slicers, aerifiers and dethatchers are available at local rental centers, or you could hire a lawn care service to do the work.

Vertical slicers make small, angular cuts into the ground, pulling out moisture-absorbing thatch and allowing more water, air and nutrients to reach roots.

Solid-tine aerifiers punch holes in the ground to aerify soil, while core aerifiers pull soil and thatch plugs out of the ground. Of the two aerifier types, Miller prefers core aerifying to remove thatch plugs.

Once the ground has been detached or aerated, the ground can be seeded. Miller recommends that gardeners use a heavy metal rake to remove dead grass and organic

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material. This allows for proper seed-to-soil contact and increases the likelihood of seeds taking root.

Once this seedbed has been prepared, it can then be reseeded. “Seed is available in a variety of blends of tall fescue cultivars or mixtures of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass that perform well in Missouri,” Miller said.

Buyers should read all seed labels completely to make sure that the seed mixture does not contain weeds or undesirable turfgrass species, such as annual ryegrass.

Turf-type tall fescues should be overseeded around 5-7 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

Miller recommends the following tips prior to reseeding: • Mow the lawn closely (1.5 inches or less) just before reseeding, and remove grass clippings. If complete lawn renovation is necessary, spray a nonselective herbicide such as Roundup and then prepare the seedbed.

• Apply a starter fertilizer with phosphorus in it just before preparing the seedbed. Starter fertilizers normally contain a fairly balanced nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio (20-20-20 or similar).

• Prepare the seedbed by raking heavily with a strongtined metal rake, or using a vertical slicer, aerifier or shallow tiller (2 inches deep or less). If possible, go over the area two or three times in different directions.

• Spread the seed with a rotary or drop seeder. Most labels on seed bags bought in stores will give the proper setting for the type of spreader and seed you are using. For best results, use half the rate and go in two directions.

• Rake the area lightly after seeding to help cover the seed with soil. You can place wheat straw on top to protect seed and retain moisture.

• Water frequently until established. Most newly seeded lawns need to be lightly watered at least three or four times per week, Miller said. Established turf should be watered more deeply and infrequently.

Miller also recommends that homeowners buy their seeds now. Seeds may be in shorter supply later in the seeding season, resulting in a price increase.

Whether or not you are seeding, Miller said this is the perfect time to fertilize cool-season lawns. On established lawns, no phosphorus is necessary, but now is the time for heavy nitrogen application. Miller suggests one pound of nitrogen for every 1,000 square feet of ground.

Cool-season lawns should be fertilized now with a full pound of nitrogen, and again in mid-October for optimum results.

If you have a zoysiagrass lawn, do not attempt to sod now, Miller said. Zoysiagrass, a warm-weather grass, should be sodded next spring when subsequent warm temperatures will allow for better growth and establishment. Also, it is crucial not to aerify or fertilize zoysiagrass lawns now, as it will encourage outbreaks of a disease called large patch.

While recent rains have brightened lawns, Miller said homeowners should not overlook the importance of fall lawn care or inspecting lawns for weeds and diseases.

“Along with renovation, now is the best time to control broadleaf weeds,” he said. “However, if a herbicide is used, be sure to read the herbicide label to see how long before or after application is necessary before turfgrass seeding.”

For more information, visit www.turf.missouri.edu.

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Domestic Violence Victim Receives Comfort Sheila (name has been changed) arrived at the Bridgeway Women’s Center in the middle of the night. She had only her young child with her and the clothes on their backs. As a victim of abuse, she needed a safe place for the night, and maybe for longer. She was shaking with cold and fear.

Then someone handed her a soft homemade quilt. A smaller brightly colored one was snuggled around her child. Suddenly they both knew that things were going to be alright.

The Bridgeway Women’s Center in St. Charles is an emergency safe house for battered and abused women and children. Many who arrive there have escaped very dangerous abusive environments. They come with very little to their name, only what they were able to grab as they flee for safety. While there, they receive the tools they need to become more successful in a safe environment. And they receive a quilt.

Cathy Sandy of the Bridgeway Women’s Center in St. Charles explained that the center and its sister center in Lincoln County receive nearly 600 individuals each year. “We like to provide a quilt or blanket of their very own, even the children. It is a way of saying there is hope in the future,” Sandy said. “When they leave our center, they take their quilt with them. It is theirs to keep. So we are always needing more. We often run low.”

So the call went out.

From Troy to Florissant, and everywhere in between, more than 120 quilters and friends gathered to assemble dozens of quilts as a way to send a message of love – women serving women and reaching out to those in critical situations.

On Saturday, September 29, more than 200 women from four counties came together for a night of quilting, food and instruction at the Hazelwood chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of their annual Women’s Conference.

The event was organized by Janet Rice, president of the Relief Society (the Latter-day Saint women’s organization) for congregations in North County, St. Charles County and parts of Warren and Lincoln Counties. She was assisted by her two counselors and secretary. Diana Taylor, 1st counselor, and Leslie Blanchard, quilter chairwoman, took key roles in planning the event.

“The goal was to help fellow sisters in need,” said Taylor. “While we had finished 22 quilts, we have a commitment to provide 5-10 quilts per month for 12 months. A total of 150 quilts will be donated by next year this time.”

People from throughout the community joined in the cause. Leslie Blanchard said many quilters in the community heard about the project and wanted to help. “Everybody dug deep and donated quilt tops they weren’t going to use,” said Blanchard. “Other people donated needles or fleece, and offered to help bind the quilts. It was all about the community coming together to help the Women’s Centers.”

Sandy attended the conference as recipient of many of the home-made quilts and was thrilled with the service being offered. “The women who come to us usually arrive with very little to their name. Having a loving home-made quilt to wrap around their shoulders helps bring comfort and peace of mind,” said Sandy. The quilts will be shared between several women’s shelters.

Most of the quilt tops were made ahead of time by members of local Relief Society groups and brought to the conference for others to tie them together. Many had never tied a quilt before.

Others were long time quilters. Mary Lou Cowan of Warrenton has been a member of a local quilters group for many years. The Perky Piecers quilting group has 25 members, most of whom are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and have been using the Warrenton LDS chapel for their monthly quilting meeting for nearly 7 years. When members of the quilters group heard about the church’s project, they wanted to help out too.

“They just wanted to be a part of it from the very beginning,” Cowan said. “They made 19 baby quilts for women’s centers. It’s a way for women to help women. It just feels right to reach out to those who have such critical needs.”

Those with these kinds of critical needs can find a safe place, and a warm quilt, waiting for them at the Bridgeway Women’s Center. Please call Bridgeway Women’s Center at 1.877.946.6854 if you or someone you know needs help.

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Ben Copeland (O’Fallon, MO) might just be six years old but he has T1D and has been insulin dependent for over one year. His family and friends came out to support him at the 3nd Annual Oktoberfest/JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. Photo by Dave Myers

More than 1,500 people came together Saturday, September 29 In Frontier Park for a common cause – to cure diabetes. Under the spirited leadership of Rita Null (Family Walk Team Chair) and Christina Shasserre, head of Discovery and Development Solutions, EMD Millipore (Corporate Walk Team Chair), JDRF raised $66,000 for the research to better treat, cure and prevent T1D (type 1 diabetes).

“A special thank you to KEEN for hosting the Pumpkin Patch and bounce house,” said Marie Davis, Executive Director JDRF Greater Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter. “KEEN is a national, non-profit organization providing recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. We are very proud to have KEEN as a community partner.”

T1D (type 1 diabetes) can strike at any age. Half of all new cases are diagnosed in adults. You can’t prevent it. You can’t outgrow it. That’s why we walk. JDRF is the global leader and charitable supporter of diabetes research.

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October 17: Tri-County Women’s Connection 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans’ Memorial Pkwy., O’Fallon, Mo. $14/ person. Luncheon and program on organization.

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

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

October 21: Annual Pork Sausage Dinner 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 150 W. Hwy. D, New Melle, Mo. Adults, $9; Children 6-12, $4; children under 6 are

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free. Country store, fresh sausage, kettle-cooked apple butter, baked items and crafts. Carry-outs available. Info: 636.828.5616.

October 21: Fall Festival and Turkey Shoot 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church of Dardenne, 7701 Hwy. N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368. Turkey shoot, fried chicken and baked ham dinners, petting zoo and pony rides (2-4 p.m.) 50/50 and handmade quilt raffle, train raffle, country store and children’s games. Info: 636.561.2325.

Hoffman at 636.240.8442 or laurahoffman941@yahoo.com.

October 27: Fall Festival 6-8 p.m. at New Life Church, 1083 Cool Springs Ind. Dr., O’Fallon, Mo. Costume contest, free carnival games, inflatable slide, candy and prizes for kids 12 and under. Info: 636.240.3567 or www.nichurch. org.

October 26: October Movie Night 6:30 p.m. at Unity Church of Light, 2809 Yale Blvd., St. Charles, Mo. 63301. “Little Buddha.” Love offering graciously accepted.

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

October 27: Ladies’ Guild Craft Fair 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., O’Fallon, Mo. Accepting vendor applications, prefer homemade items. Info: Laura

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

Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013.

Come Learn God’s Word with us.

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

3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors.

Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am - 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Info: 636.561.8951.

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

EVENTS

October 18: Divorce Support Group 6:30-8 p.m. at Church of the Shepherd, 1601 Woodstone Drive, St. Charles, Mo. 63304. Held Thursdays through Nov. 15. $16.99 for the workbook. Info: Brandie Stile at 314.791.7346.

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

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

Jewelry to Christmas ornaments, holiday items, and wooden crafts, to soaps and bath products. Bake sale and concessions available.

Proceeds benefit Activities Booster Club.

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

Now - October 22: Truth-Compassion-Tolerance Art Exhibition 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at St. Peters City Hall. When justice, freedom, respect, and human rights are challenged by evil, ordinary people can become extraordinary.

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

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

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

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

Info: www.saturdaywriters.org.

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

October 27: Beaumont High School Class of 1952 12-3 p.m. at Greenbriar Country Club in Kirkwood, Mo. Reservations no later than Oct. 20. Info: Millie at 314.733.0955 or Lindarob@sbcglobal.net.

October 30: Senior Monster Bingo 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Community Commons at Spencer Road Library in St. Peters. $10 per person includes lunch, costume contest & more. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722 or awildhaber@ nursesandco.com. Reservations required.

November 2: Fort Zumwalt North Trivia Night 5:30 p.m. doors open at Fort Zumwalt North Cafeteria. Benefits dance team. $120/table of 8. Sodas provided. BYO snacks. No alcohol, please. Info: Coach Kreider at 636.272.4447 or email lkreider@ fz.k12.mo.us.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 17, 2012 November 17: Trivia Night 6 p.m. at Brown Shoe Corp., 8300 Maryland Ave. in Clayton, Mo. Benefits SSM Hospice and Home Care Foundation. $20/person, $160/table of 8. Includes beer, soda, water and light snacks. Info: Jeanne at 314.989.2775 or jeanne_ hampson@ssmhc.com.

December 5: Dardenne Prairie Senior Event - Josephine’s Tea Room & Shopping in Godfrey, Ill. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $57 due Nov. 15. Reservations: 636.755.5308.

Info: barbarasoelle@att.net.

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

636.219.0553.

Every Monday: Adult Volleyball 6-7 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public.

Just show up with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Info: 636.928.1928.

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

4th Tuesday: 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.

welcome, no sewing experience required.

Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Mo. Toastmasters gives all members the opportunity to grow their skills, which fosters self-confidence and personal growth. St. Charles County Toastmasters is open to the public and looking for new members. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 p.m. Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a nonsmoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session.

At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com.

Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. Info: Darryl Sandweg, 636.980.1777.

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

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

Every Saturday: Chess 8-10:30 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Come play!

Every Saturday: Senior Singles 3 p.m. Dinner at 4 p.m. 10/6 - Ethyll’s in O’Fallon; 10/13 - Old Hickory in Cottleville; 10/20 - Bandanas in Wentzville; 10/27 - Buffalo Wild Wings in Wentzville. Info: Pat at 636.240.7898 or Wanda at 636.561.9100.

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

Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). No games Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvilleflea-

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HEALTH

October 23: Free Flu Clinic 3-6 p.m. at Lincoln County Medical Center, 1000 Cherry Street, Troy, Mo. Free flu shots for all persons 18 years and older. First come, first served for uninsured and underinsured Lincoln County residents. No pre-registration is required. Info: 636.528.3300.

October 30: Your Guide through the Medicare Maze 2-3:30 p.m. at 600 Breeze Park Drive, St. Charles, Mo. 63304. For older adults and their families.

Presentation and one-on-one consultation. Info: Debbie Noelken at 636.720.3340.

November 1: Caregiver Classes 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Siteman Cancer Center conference room at BJC St. Peters. Massage and music therapy and spiritual support.

Free.

Now - December 5: LIVESTRONG at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Trained instructors will lead small groups to help cancer survivors improve daily functional ability. The program will focus on reducing the severity of treatment side ef-

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

Info/intake interview: Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092.

December 6: Caregiver Classes 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Siteman Cancer Center conference room at BJC St. Peters. Learn more about legal documents and relations, qualifications for assistance and deductions from an elder law attorney.

Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/ patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician.

Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register.

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

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

Every Tuesday: 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 Crossword Solutions from page 14

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Mayor’s Office is Toy-Drive Drop-Off Location for Children of Active-Duty Military Personnel Wentzville’s Mayor Nick Guccione is opening his office at city hall as one of four Wentzville drop-off locations for the Little Patriots Embraced toy drive. From October 15 through November 30, area residents can drop off at Wentzville City Hall, 310 West Pearce Blvd., new, unwrapped toys for the children of active-duty military personnel. In addition to toys for youngsters, gifts for teens are needed. Toy-drive organizers said gift cards work well for teens. Donors may also visit www. littlepatriotsembraced.org and make a donation through PayPal. Little Patriots Embraced, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that serves the families of active-duty military personnel. Little Patriots Embraced will collect the toys from area drop-off locations and deliver them to active-duty military families in time for Christmas. The other three drop-off locations in Wentzville will be Wentzville’s Utility Service Center at 5 West Pearce Blvd., Reliance Bank at 985 Wentzville Pkwy., and Dairy Queen at 702 South Church St.

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Cabinets, Flooring & More Opens O’Fallon Location O’Fallon, Mo. residents now have another option for their home improvement needs. Cabinets, Flooring & More, the same company that provides the finest quality service and products for St. Louis and Collinsville customers now has a location at 2396 Highway K in O’Fallon.

Cabinets, Flooring & More designer Michelle Garcia said the company, which was started 12 years ago by brothers Mike and Kevin Bowe, offers both a variety of products and services that range from simple home upgrades to ground-up remodeling jobs.

“It’s not only competitive prices, or service and variety,” Garcia said. “We really listen to what the customer wants, and work within their budget to give them what they’re looking for.”

Cabinets, Flooring & More does this by offering a wide range of brands to fit any budget and designers who can manage projects of any size. An added bonus is that all Cabinets, Flooring & More cabinets are made in the United States.

To celebrate the opening of the O’Fallon location, Cabinets, Flooring & More is offering several limited-lime promotions, including 10 percent off kitchen cabinets when customers buy 10 or more. Free paint, glazing and drawer upgrades and free edging on granite counter tops are also available. The promotions end November 30, but new specials will be offered throughout the year.

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