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The NCPC offers tips to keep your family’s Halloween safe, not scary.
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins on Halloween Information from the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
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Halloween is just around the corner and many neighborhoods will see ghosts, ghouls, and goblins floating through the streets on October 31. The National Crime Prevention Council, home of McGruff the Crime Dog, suggests that parents follow these few tips to assure that their children enjoy a safe and fun-filled evening. Remember the following tips. • Clear your yard and sidewalk of any obstacles or decorations that may be hard to see in the dark, lest someone go bump in the night. • Keep your house well lighted on both the inside and outside. • Ask your Neighborhood Watch or local citizens’ group to patrol your community. • Report any suspicious or criminal activities to your police or sheriff ’s department. Follow these tips to make sure even the scariest costumes are safe. • Try makeup instead of masks; it does not obstruct vision the way masks can. • Keep costumes short to ensure that the only trip taken is the one around the neighborhood. • Look for brightly colored costumes, attach reflector strips to costumes and bags, and remind trick-or-treaters to carry glow sticks and flashlights. • Check that costumes are flame-retardant so the little ones aren’t in danger near candlelit jack-o-lanterns and other fire hazards. • Encourage kids to wear comfortable shoes. • Halloween blood and gore are harmless stuff for the most part. But sometimes dressing up as a superhero, a scary monster, or a slimy alien from outer space coupled with the excitement of Halloween - brings out aggressive behavior. Even fake knives, swords, and guns can accidentally hurt people. If these objects are
part of a child’s costume, make sure they are made from cardboard or other flexible materials. Better yet, challenge kids to create costumes that don’t need “weapons” to be scary and fun. Make sure your trick-or-treater’s night in the neighborhood will be safe and fun. • Older kids should trick-or-treat in groups. Kids walking around alone are not as safe as those walking in groups. • A parent or trusted neighbor should accompany younger kids. • Review the route for trick-or-treating beforehand and set a time for when kids should be home. Also, have a plan if your child separates accidentally from his or her friends or from you. • Remind them not to take shortcuts through backyards, alleys, or playing fields. • Remind kids not to enter a strange house or car. • Try to get kids to trick-or-treat while it is still light out. If it is dark, make sure the children are carrying flashlights that work.
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St. Charles County Begins Fair Housing Analysis On Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, St. Charles County will kick off its “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice,” a study required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) as a condition of the county’s receipt of grant funds through the Community Development Block Grant Program. The Analysis will identify barriers to equal access to housing options and propose strategies to overcome those impediments. The process is heavily influenced by the opinions and perceptions of local residents, whose input is solicited through public meetings and an online survey. Two public meetings are scheduled for October 24 at the Spencer Road Library (427 Spencer Road, Room 259, St. Peters, MO 63376). The first, from 3-5 p.m. is targeted toward nonprofit staff familiar with the community’s fair housing needs. The second meeting, from 6 – 8 p.m. is designed for interested members of the general public. Input received at these meetings will be used by the county’s consultants along with demographic data, data collected through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, housing discrimination complaint filings, a review of local zoning and land use policy and other sources to determine the extent to which impediments to fair housing choice exist in St. Charles County. Impediments identified in the analysis will be paired with recommended actions the county can take to overcome them. A draft of the complete analysis will be available on the county’s website for public comment and review in early December. Beginning in 2011, St. Charles County, together with the jurisdictions of Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, St. Paul, St. Peters, Weldon Spring and Wentzville qualified as an “urban county” and became eligible to receive an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The “urban county” is managed by St. Charles County’s Community Development Department and was allocated $627,095 in grant funds in 2012.
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HALLOWEEN from Cover Pranks That Can Be a Little Tricky Halloween is notoriously a night of pranks - toilet papering a house or filling mailboxes with shaving cream are not unusual. Try to get a handle on your children’s plans before they go out. Explain to them that while you want them to have a good time, some tricks could hurt other people or vandalize property. Emphasize that you disapprove of vandalism. “Unhaunting” Your House and Neighborhood • Involve students from a local college or university to be “witch’s helpers.” These students help trick-or-treaters cross busy streets and watch out for ghoulish behavior. • Drive slowly all evening - you never know what creature may suddenly cross your path. Consider This Parents and kids can avoid trick-or-treating troubles entirely by organizing a Halloween costume party with treats, games, contests, music, scary stories, and much more. Make your Halloween party the place to be! Schools, fire stations, libraries, even malls in many communities organize “haunted houses” and other festivities for families.
Cottleville Fire District’s First “Firefighter for a Day” On Tuesday, October 9, the Cottleville Fire Protection District hosted a new, young firefighter. Fourteen year-old Nealy Nicolay, a resident of the fire district, became the district’s first ever “Firefighter for a Day.” Nealy was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on October 14, 2011. Since then, he received chemotherapy and suffered from foot neuropathy as a side effect of the drugs. Nealy, a freshman at Francis Howell High School, now receives physical therapy for his foot and ankle in addition to his routine chemotherapy. However, his doctor has cleared him to start training for high school baseball in the spring. Nealy loves baseball and plans on playing shortstop. He is currently participating in a research study for T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia through Children’s Hospital because he wants to help every child who is diagnosed with the same cancer. On October 9, Nealy got to experience what it was like to be a firefighter for a day. He started at 8 a.m. by having breakfast with the crew and performed routine truck and equipment checks. Before his day was through, Nealy had a chance to ride in the fire truck, visit all four of the district’s fire stations, wear firefighting gear, use an SCBA, put on an ice rescue suit and spray water from several firefighting appliances. Despite initial reservations, Nealy even went up 90 feet in Cottleville’s tower ladder truck. Nealy said that he enjoyed the entire day, but that riding in the fire truck was his favorite part. He was accompanied by three off-duty firefighters who volunteered their time all day to teach Nealy about the life and job of a firefighter. At the end of the day, Nealy was surprised when he was presented with a real and personalized fire helmet, cake and certificate of achievement. Nealy’s mother, Denise, was very impressed with the efforts put forth. “We are truly blessed to have such a great group of angels looking over us,” she said. The program was financed by Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach, a non-profit organization organized by the firefighters of Cottleville Fire www.ultimatefitnessplusforwomen.com Protection District.
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Eagle Scout Project Benefits Boulevard Park The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department would like to acknowledge and thank Brady Snedden of Chapel of the Lake Scout Troop 972 for completion of his Eagle Scout project in Boulevard Park. Snedden designed and led construction on concrete work and landscaping which highlights the American Flag located near the pavilion. The flag pole was originally donated by VFW Post 10350 in 1994. It is now centered in a concrete pad with walkways to the outer path, and four cut-out sections landscaped with small trees, bushes, flowers, and mulch. The entire octagonal shaped project is approximately 20’ x 20’ and is a welcomed addition to such an important area in the park. The idea to formalize this area came from Snedden’s mom, who frequently walks in Boulevard Park. His plans were presented to and supported by the Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department and VFW Post 10350. Funds for materials were obtained from friends, family, and donations from the Ambassadors of Lake Saint Louis and VFW Post 10350. This labor-intensive project was carried out by Snedden, volunteers from the scout troop, friends and family. The final stone was placed on September 18, 2012. Congratulations and a great deal of appreciation are due Snedden for a job well done. The result of his initiative, resourcefulness and leadership created a project that will be enjoyed by residents and visitors to Boulevard Park for many years to come. Snedden received his Eagle Scout designation on September 24, 2012.
Clean Stream Day is October 27 Last fall, volunteers helped clean 2,700 pounds of trash from portions of Spencer Creek and tributaries to Dardenne Creek. The city of St. Peters tries to organize a community volunteer program each year to clean our streams of debris for healthier streams. Trash can harm habitat and wildlife, plus cause creek bank erosion and possibly flooding. Clean Stream Days are great activities for families, Scout groups, church groups, and individuals wanting to contribute to the well being of their community. Mayor Len Pagano said, “The volunteers who participate in cleaning our streams year after year provide a very valuable community Photo courtesy of the City of St. Peters service. The cleanliness and overall quality of our waterways are an important part of our quality of life.” The city of St. Peters began hosting an annual Clean Streams Day in 2000. Each year volunteers are needed to help clean our streams. Over the years, tons of debris have been pulled from our streams by hundreds of volunteers. The city recycles what it can, usually about 40 percent of what is collected. The rest is hauled off to a landfill. This year, volunteers will gather at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 27 at the St. Peters Rec Plex South parking lot. Volunteers will clean portions of Spencer Creek and tributaries to Dardenne Creek. Volunteers should dress appropriately for the weather; long pants and boots are recommended. No flip flops! The volunteer check-in process will begin at 8 a.m. During this time, volunteers may enjoy free donuts and juice while everyone is checked in. Safety instructions will follow and volunteers will be sent out to their cleaning locations by 8:30 a.m. (Volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags.) Volunteers will be required to provide their own transportation to the creek sites. Volunteers will return to the Rec-Plex South parking lot at 11 a.m. for a free hot dog lunch and to try their hand at making a wildflower mud ball. The Mud Ball Making Party will be hosted by the Fleur de Lis Garden Society, with members from St. Charles, St. Louis and Lincoln Counties. After the volunteers return back from cleaning their stream sections, they are encouraged to join in the Mud Ball Party. A “mud ball” consists of recently harvested wildflower seeds that are packed inside a ball made of compost and soil. The mud balls are placed in plastic apple containers that will be stored outside over the winter to allow the seeds to go through their natural freeze cycle so they can properly germinate in the spring. These mud balls will then be “planted” in the city of St. Peters Rec-Plex rain garden and at the bioswales at the HES Operations building on Ecology Drive. The Fleur de Lis Garden Society is providing the wildflower seeds, the city of St, Peters is providing the compost and soil mixture, and Costco is providing the mixing buckets and apple containers and boxes. To register for St. Peters’ Clean Stream Day, please visit www.stpetersmo.net/clean-streams.aspx.
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Dare to be scared as you walk through the Night of Fright Haunted House, nestled inside the recreation facility of St. Charles County’s Youth Activity Park, 7801 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie, Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27. This house of horror, created by St. Charles County Parks’ staff, is open from dusk to 10 p.m. each night. Designed for children ages 8-16, admission to the haunted attraction is only $5. Enter at your own risk and explore a maze of haunted rooms filled with creepy creatures and frightful scenes. Get spooked for sure, as you crawl your way to safety. There’s a scary surprise around every corner of this fun haunted house! After the scare, skateboard or rollerblade the night away in our 33,000-square-foot outdoor skate park. An activity waiver must be completed for all guests using the skate park, and helmets are required. For more information about Night of Fright, please contact the Youth Activity Park at 636.561.4964.
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 www.paws-relax.com 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.
Calling all dog lovers! Local resident Susan Caraway and her four-legged best buddy Sydney need your votes. Susan is one of 12 finalists in the 2012 Beneful® Dream Dog Park Contest that invited dog owners across the country to answer the question: If you had $500,000 to create a Dream Dog Park where you and your best buddy can play together, what would you do? One lucky grand prize winner will win $10,000 cash and a one- year supply of Beneful brand dog food. In addition, the winner’s dream ideas will help serve as inspiration for a $500,000 makeover of a dog park in their area. Hundreds of dog owners entered the third annual contest and Susan and her dog Sydney are now inviting their local community to help them win by visiting BenefulDreamDogPark.com and casting a vote for their entry. From now through November 7, the 12 finalist entries will be posted on the contest website for consumer viewing and voting. In addition to the public vote, which represents 20 percent of the total score to select the grand prize winner, the finalists will be judged by the Beneful Dream Team. The team includes: Eric Stonestreet, dog lover and Emmy Award-winning actor on the hit TV show Modern Family; Jason Cameron, licensed contractor and host of DIY’s “Desperate Landscapes,” who manages the renovation; and pet expert Arden Moore, who oversees the renovation from the dog’s point of
view. Their judging will count for the 80 percent of the total final score to select the winner. After being named a finalist and advancing to round two in the contest, Susan was asked to create, narrate and submit a video up to two minutes in length showing her daily adventures together with Sydney at the dog park and how they would make it even better if given the opportunity to inspire a dream dog park. Some of Susan’s ideas included an interactive park for dogs and humans to enjoy together that would cater to all senses – with various textures like grass, turf, wood chips and recycled rubber to run on. Her entry also had fountains, a dog wash and shaded areas to help beat the St. Louis heat. In addition to receiving $10,000 cash and a one-year supply of Beneful brand dog food, Susan’s ideas help serve as inspiration for a $500,000 makeover of a dog park in her area. All runners up will receive a one-year supply of Beneful brand dog food. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced in November 2012, and the third Beneful Dream Dog Park will be unveiled in early summer 2013. For more information and to vote, please visit www.BenefulDreamDogPark.com.
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City Council Confirms Interim Chief Rick Daly as St. Charles Fire Chief
Physical Fitness 101 is a Good Fit for Kids and Parents, Too
Effective Thursday, October 4, the St. Charles City Council confirmed Mayor Sally Faith’s recommendation to name Interim Fire Chief Rick Daly as the city’s fire chief. Daly has been a member of the city staff for 31 years, and was appointed interim last month. He was officially sworn in as fire chief during the St. Charles City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 16. Daly has served in the capacity of fire safety for 37 years. Prior to joining the St. Charles team, he held the position of fire chief for the city of Kirkwood. During his tenure in St. Charles, he’s held the positions of firefighter, firefighter/paramedic, captain, assistant chief and deputy chief. From 1996 to present, Daly has been responsible for the department’s Operations Division. “We are fortunate here in the city of St. Charles to have someone of Rick’s background and experience on board and ready to assume this important leadership position,” Faith said. “The caliber of his professional expertise makes him the perfect choice to serve in the capacity of fire chief for the city of St. Charles. We could not be happier that Fire Chief Daly has accepted this new assignment without hesitation, and has already hit the ground running.” Daly holds an associate of science degree in Fire Protection Technology, a bachelor of arts in Fire Administration, and a master of science degree in Occupational Safety and Health. He also serves on the National Fire Protection Association’s Hazardous Materials, Protective Clothing and Equipment Technical Committee. In addition, Daly is a Certified Hazardous Material Manager from the Institute of Hazardous Material Managers, and is also a Certified Chief Fire Officer. “It is both an honor and a privilege to recently be promoted to the position of fire chief for the city of St. Charles,” Daly said. “The ability to serve the citizens of St. Charles and to work with the outstanding men and women that make up the St. Charles Fire Department is definitely the highlight of my 37-year career as a firefighter.” According to Michael Spurgeon, director of administration, the city didn’t need to look any further than its own backyard to find the next fire chief. “Rick Daly was doing an outstanding job as the city’s deputy fire chief and based on his dedication to duty and extensive experience, in my opinion he made Mayor Faith and the city council’s decision pretty easy,” Spurgeon said. “St. Charles is fortunate to have a top-notch fire department with an excellent reputation of protecting and serving the people who live, work, and visit our community. I am already beyond pleased to have Rick at the helm of our city’s fire department, and, likewise, I’m confident he will continue our tradition of providing high-quality, professional fire safety and emergency management services to the community.” Daly replaces former Chief Ernie Rhodes who resigned September 30, 2012 to take a position as the new fire chief of the West County EMS and Fire Protection District. At the October 4 meeting of the St. Charles City Council, Mayor Faith’s appointment of Daly to serve as fire chief was confirmed. His starting salary will be $120,000.
Parents, get kids ages 7 – 15 off the couch, getting some exercise and having fun, too, by enrolling them in Physical Fitness 101. The four-week course provides structured physical activities appropriate to each age which will provide the building blocks for proper fitness development. Parents have the option of signing up for a boot-camp style exercise program at the same time, making physical fitness a family affair. Physical Fitness 101 will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon MO 63368. The next session is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 31 with new sessions starting on December 5 and January 9. The cost per child is $20 for O’Fallon residents and $23 for nonresidents. For parent-child registration, the cost is $30 for O’Fallon residents and $34 for non-residents. “It’s been proven that children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily to increase their overall health, strength and wellbeing,” said Ty Joyce, Fitness Recreation specialist for the city of O’Fallon. “Physically-fit children and adults feel better and perform better at work and school. So, why not get started and make getting healthy a family activity?” For more information, contact tjoyce@ofallon.mo.us or call 636.474.8122.
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Healthy Living Story Writing Contest for Elementary School-Aged Students Kids, can you think of a good story about healthy living that would encourage people? If you are an elementary-school-aged kid (K-5th grade) give it a try. Just let your imagination run wild and create an interesting character and exciting original story. Or, base your story on your own personal experiences and write about fitness, eating well, making safe choices, protecting the environment, or any other health-related idea. The winner of the story will be contacted by Friday, December 7, and the winning story will be announced in January 2013. The story also will be turned into a live performance by Monkey Tales Theatre, and the show will debut at the Renaud Spirit Center’s RSC 5K Fitness Festival on May 4, 2013. Not only that, but Monkey Tales Theatre will perform the show at the winner’s school. And finally, the story will be spotlighted on several websites. The story must be at least three pages or longer. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, November 20. To submit your story, email it to dgrannas@ofallon.mo.us. Or, fax it to 636.474.8190. You can also drop it off at the Renaud Spirit Center, or mail it to: Story Writing Contest, Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon MO 63368.
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Lowe’s Heroes Program Benefits Our Lady’s Inn One of Lowe’s core values is embracing teamwork, and this was demonstrated at the Lowe’s “Heroes Program” volunteer project at Our Lady’s Inn-St. Charles maternity home on September 27. Our Lady’s Inn provides emergency shelter for pregnant women and their children in St. Charles County. A team of more than 30 employees from the O’Fallon and Wentzville, Mo. Lowe’s stores completely renovated the front and back yards at Our Lady’s Inn homeless shelter. Our Lady’s Inn does not have a maintenance person on staff, so the hot summer caused the grounds to look shabby. Under the direction of managers Dean Ripple from the O’Fallon Lowe’s and Jack Allen from the Wentzville Lowe’s, volunteers cut down trees, planted bushes, created borders, replaced fans, replaced lights and ceiling fans and mulched the entire grounds to greatly improve the environment at Our Lady’s Inn. Lowe’s contributed a total of around $4,500 worth of materials for the project. This act of kindness means a lot to the families, visitors, and staff at Our Lady’s Inn. Betsy Beauparlant, development director, said, “They completed a total transformation of our grounds. It just makes you smile! The employees at Lowe’s are truly some of our special guardian angels.” Our Lady’s Inn is a maternity shelter with locations in St. Louis and St. Charles County. For more details on how to help out or volunteer, call Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375 or visit www.ourladysinn.org.
Halloween is right around corner – a time for kids to dress up like witches, werewolves, skeletons and other nightmarish creatures, and of course, enjoy loads of delicious Halloween candy. However, those tasty treats your children love can create a real life nightmare for their oral health. Candy loaded with sugar is a tooth’s worst enemy, not because of the sugar itself, but because bacteria in our mouth consumes sugar for energy, producing harmful acid in the process. Consuming excessive amounts of sugar generates more and more of this acid, which over time will deteriorate teeth and cause cavities. This can lead to issues such as tooth loss, tooth pain, abscesses and speaking/chewing problems. Not all sugars are harmful; in fact some sugars have essential nutrients that our bodies need to stay healthy – such as those found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Damaging sugars are mainly found in processed foods and drinks (candy, carbonated drinks and junk food). Besides oral health damage, consistently consuming too much of these sugars can trigger diabetes, heart disease, obesity and weakening of the immune system. Moderation is the key; although it’s best to avoid these damaging sugars altogether, avoiding excessive and frequent consumption is important. Here are some tips and ideas to keep in mind this month to help your child enjoy Halloween while still protecting their health: • Moderate the amount of candy your child consumes on Halloween. Don’t let them stuff themselves with candy all at once. • Try to avoid candies such as caramel, taffy, candy corn and other sticky items. These treats stick to teeth and can be tough to remove. Extremely hard candy such as jawbreakers can easFamily Medicine | Internal Medicine | Cardiology | OB/GYN | Imaging and Lab Services ily cause tooth damage as well. • Make sure your child brushes and flosses after consuming candy to eliminate sugar build up on teeth. Brushing and flossing at least three times a day is vital to good oral health. • Instead of sugary gum, give your child sugar-free gum instead. Sugar-free gum helps prevent cavities by creating more saliva which neutralizes harmful plaque acids. • Have your child pick out a Before any blueprints were drawn, we listened and learned small amount of their favorite candy and donate the rest to a from our patients and the community. From that foundation, Halloween Buyback event. At we began construction with one focus — our neighbors in these events, children are given St. Charles County. That’s why our easy-to-get-to location money and other rewards for their extra candy, which is then just south of highway 70 is more than a structure. It’s a donated to the troops deployed promise that Mercy is building around you. overseas. You can visit www. halloweencandybuyback.com to find events near you. With a little moderation and good oral hygiene, your child can have a fun, enjoyable and more importantly, healthy Halloween.
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O’Fallon Hosting Economic Development Strategic Plan Kickoff Meeting The public is invited to attend the city of O’Fallon, Missouri’s Economic Development Strategic Plan Kickoff Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30. The event will be held in the City Council Chambers at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366. The facilitator will be the city’s Economic Development Director Mike Hurlbert. The purpose of this project is to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the city which will lay out the steps and action items necessary to both encourage and accommodate investment by the public and private sectors and thereby enhance the overall quality of life. The Plan will accomplish this through the strengthening of four major tenants: business retention, business recruitment, community marketing, and regulatory climate. “The planning process requires considerable public input, and that input will be solicited through a number of public meeting opportunities,” Hurlbert said. “It is especially vital that public input be solicited in this phase of the process, and all interested persons are invited to attend and participate.” As information is developed during the gathering and analysis phase of the planning process, it will be used to identify resources, priorities, and specify steps needed for implementation. When it is complete, the Economic Development Strategic Plan will serve as the guide for future economic development efforts for the city of O’Fallon. The planning process is anticipated to take six to nine months to complete. For more information about O’Fallon’s Economic Development Strategic Plan process, please visit the Economic Development page on the city’s website at www.ofallon.mo.us/ econdev. Or, contact Mike Hurlbert, Economic Development Director, at 636.379.5510.
It’s No Trick! Treats Await Teens at Library Halloween Party The Spirit of Halloween will haunt the Spencer Road Library on Halloween when authors Heather Brewer, Antony John and Fiona Paul talk about their newest books featuring vampires, death, fierce powers, treachery, mystery, romance and murder. Teens will love this Halloween party just for them. Prizes will be given for a costume contest; participants can make masks and enjoy Halloween treats, too. It’s sure to be a haunting good time. Books will be sold and autographed by these popular authors. Grab a copy of Heather Brewer’s new title in the Slayer Chronicles series, “Second Chance.” Be one of the first to read Antony John’s “Elemental,” a mysterious and powerful fantasy featuring the last teens on earth who can control fire, wind, earth and water. Meet Fiona Paul, the author of “Venom,” a book of love, murder, mayhem and high society. The program begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31 for this special event. Cameras are welcome. Due to the popularity of these authors, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register online at www.youranswerplace.org under the Program and Events tab or call 636.441.0794.
Tickets Available for the Drama, Steel Magnolias Tickets for the O’FallonTheatreWorks’ (OTW) production of the drama, Steel Magnolias, will be available starting Monday, October 29. The award-winning play will be performed in the auditorium-theater at O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon Missouri 63366. Performances of Steel Magnolias will be held Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2, and December 7-9. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Written by Robert Harling, Steel Magnolias is filled with hilarious repartee, with characters whose inner strength, deep bond for one another, and willingness to poke fun makes them marvelous company in good times and bad. The action takes place in Truvy’s home beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done as wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to her clients: Ouiser, the town’s rich curmudgeon (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); Miss Clairee, an eccentric millionaire with a raging sweet tooth; and M’Lynn, the local social leader whose daughter, Shelby, the prettiest girl in town, is getting married. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 636.474.2732 or by coming to the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon (63368). Tickets are $10 for general admission (ages 18-64), $8 for students (ages 6-17) and seniors (age 65 and up), and free for ages 5 and under. For an additional $2 each, tickets can be purchased at the box office, which opens one hour before the start of each show.
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Powell Memorial Library Hosts Used Book Sale The Powell Memorial Library Used Book Sale will be held at Bonfils Lobby from 12 – 6 p.m. on Friday, November 2, and from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 3. Books will be sold for $2 a bag or $0.25 each. For more information call Sharon Hasekamp at 636.528.7853.
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Certified Performance Food Drive to Benefit Operation Food Search The 4th Annual Fill the Truck Food Drive for Operation Food Search will be held from 12 -4 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at Certified Performance. For every donation of non-perishable food items, customers will receive $5 off any service or repair. All donations will go to Operation Food Search, a St. Louis area food bank that distributes food free of charge to feed approximately 150,000 poor and hungry people in 31 counties of Missouri and Illinois every single month. Nearly half of those who receive food are children Certified Performance is located at 1030 Industrial Court, Moscow Mills, MO 63362. For more information call 636.356.4200 or visit stlcarrepair.com.
Dixie Melody Boys to Visit Troy First Assembly of God The Dixie Melody Boys, a legendary gospel group, is coming to Troy First Assembly of God, 432 S Main Street, Troy, MO 63379. The group will perform at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 28. There is no cost for admission to see these international music stars. A free will offering will be taken. Fans of all faiths are welcome to attend this Southern Gospel concert. For more information, please contact Pastor Darrell Alley at 636.528.4000. The Grammy Award-winning Dixie Melody Boys have had more than 20 Top 40 hits. They have performed all over the world and been inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. Learn more at dixiemelodyboys.com.
PB&T employee Robin Daniels presents Kristi Shinn and Christy St. Pierre with the donations.
On Friday, October 5, employees at Peoples Bank & Trust Co. brought in items as donations to wear blue jeans and tennis shoes to work with all proceeds going to the Buddy Bags Program at the Troy R-3 School District. This program began in February 2012 in response to students in 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 Troy R-3 Buddy Bags program with a vehicle full of boxes of items used in the Buddy Bags program.
R-III Receives Five Communication Awards The Lincoln County R-III was awarded five professional communication state awards from the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA). On September 27, the R-III District accepted the 2012 Media Awards in the following categories: Online Content – Facebook, Online Content – Blog, Online Content – Podcast, Audio Visual Content and Newsletter for Classroom Teacher. In the category of blog, the winner was Superintendent Mark Penny’s blog called “Penny’s Two Cents.” “Penny’s Podcast” won in the podcast category. It is produced and aired every two weeks to keep R-III faculty and staff up to date on district news and happenings as well as give “shout-outs” to specific employees. In the category of audio visual, the District’s “Meet Billy” video from the spring of 2012 won. Finally, the TBHS Library Legends won in the category of classroom newsletter.
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Warrior Pride Marching Band Brings Home First Place On Saturday, October 12, the Winfield Warrior Pride Marching Band traveled to Potosi, Mo. for the Bi-State Marching Festival. The band placed first in the Class 3 Division, beating seven other bands. They scored the fifth highest score of 24 bands. In addition to first place, the band was awarded Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding Drum Line, maintaining the drum line’s perfect record. Besides earning top honors, the Warrior Pride Marching Band made history by scoring, for the first time in 10 or more
years, over 70 points on the rating scale, scoring the second highest score of the entire day in the Music Ensemble caption, and earning the best finals placement (sixth) in Winfield History. The band will travel to the University of Central Missouri for the final competition of the season.
LCCOA Basket Lucky Fundraiser The Lincoln County Council on Aging will host a Basket Lucky Fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 10. The event will include 15 bingo-type games, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, silent auction, and door prizes. Prizes will include, among other treats, Longaberger baskets and pottery. The cost is $20 per person and includes three cards per game. Extra cards will be sold at the door. All proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the services provided to the elderly and disabled residents of Lincoln County. For more information, call Connie at 636.528.7000. LCCOA is located at 1380 Boone Street in Troy, MO.
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Missouri Community Colleges to Invest $15 Million in Modern Manufacturing Training Missouri Governor Jay Nixon recently announced that Missouri community colleges – including St. Charles Community College – will invest $15 million through MOManufacturingWINs, a statewide training network that will create opportunities for Missourians to obtain the specialized training they need to begin a career in modern manufacturing. Nine of Missouri’s public two-year colleges collaborated through the Missouri Community College Association to apply for these federal job training funds. These colleges will work together to implement a rigorous certification training model endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers to enable students to earn industry-recognized credentials to obtain good-paying jobs upon certification and graduation. “We are committed to ensuring that our workforce has the latest training and certifications needed to attract more manufacturing jobs to Missouri,” Nixon said. “From cars to components, we make some of the best products in America right here in the Show-Me State. This investment in Missouri’s community colleges is an investment in our economy and our future.” The colleges estimate that MOManufacturingWINs will provide educational opportunities for approximately 3,300 additional Missourians, including unemployed adult learners who are seeking new career opportunities. The nine colleges that will participate in the statewide consortium are East Central College (Union), Linn State Technical College (Linn), Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City), Mineral Area College (Park Hills), North Central Missouri College (Trenton), Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield), State Fair Community College (Sedalia), St. Charles Community College and St. Louis Community College. This statewide consortium of community colleges will use these funds to develop or expand training programs in modern manufacturing, which is a targeted industry under the Missouri Strategic Initiative for Economic Growth. The application focused on this industry because it offers immediate and long-term employment opportunities and good-paying jobs. With the opportunity to acquire additional skill certifications like the National Career Readiness Certificate, this approach will make graduates more skilled and competitive job seekers. MoManufacturingWINs will also support implementation of “stackable credentials” in five critical areas: • Production • Industrial Maintenance • Welding • Machining, and • Transportation & Logistics. The grant-writing effort was led by the Missouri Community College Association with input from manufacturers and industry groups.
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Fort Zumwalt News 1. Office Max presented its A Day Made Better day on October 2 at Dardenne Elementary School. An assembly was held to honor one of Dardenne’s finest. Ms. Amy Christell was hon-
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ored for her dedication and commitment to students and the school. She was presented with flowers and $3,000 worth of school supplies. The school’s principal, Dr. Jill Hutcheson, stated, “I think that this is quite a tribute and speaks to the continued efforts of the teachers at our school.” 2. Hope High School students in the Fort Zumwalt School District presented 35 fleece blankets to the St. Charles Crisis Nursery on October 8. Members of the Leadership Class held a fundraiser to earn money to purchase fleece and received donations, as well. The students worked after school to cut, size, and trim out the blankets. Pictured are the students presenting the blankets to the Crisis Nursery representative. Pictured L-R: Shyler Sandbothe, Jamie Huser, Nickky Holt, Mrs. Sherry Deppen, Lauren Meyer, Kayleigh Draper, Jessica Jacobs, Ali Koupal, T.J. Howell, Amy Schwarzkopf (Crisis Nursery), Mrs. Jill Hertlein, and Garrett Boyd.
SCC’S Young People’s Theater to Hold First-Ever 5K Fun Run November 3 The Young People’s Theater at St. Charles Community College will host its first-ever Theater 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 3, on the SCC campus in Cottleville. The fun run will feature musical performances by YPT including the sights and sounds of famous Broadway musicals performed live during the run and while runners visit local vendors. Race start time is set for 9 a.m. The competitive race and fun run will take runners through the SCC campus. “We are excited to offer the community an opportunity to take part in a family-friendly wellness event that will also show off our beautiful campus,” said Tina Sieker, associate dean for continuing education at the college. Proceeds from the event will support the work of the Young People’s Theatre, a performing arts program by kids and their families for kids and their families produced by the SCC Corporate and Community Development Division. Awards will go to the top three finishers in adult male, adult female, child male and child female categories. Overall male and female winners will be crowned Drama King and Drama Queen. The awards ceremony will be held at 10:15 a.m. in the outdoor amphitheater in center of the campus. To register for the race, visit www.active.com/running/cottleville-mo/ypt-presents-theater-funrun-2012. Registration for the race closes at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Pre-race packet pick-up will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information about the fun run, call 636.922.8233. For more information about YPT, visit www.stchas.edu/ypt.
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Francis Howell High School to Host 32nd Annual Marching Band Invitational
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The 32nd Annual Francis Howell Marching Band Invitational will be held Saturday, October 27 at Francis Howell High School in St. Charles. The first performance will begin at 11 a.m. in Viking Stadium. This event involves a preliminary round of competition with all 15 bands, with preliminary awards at 3:30 p.m. The final round of competition will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include the top eight bands. Final awards will be presented at 8 p.m. The 15 bands participating in the invitational including: Cape Central, Fort Osage, Fort Zumwalt West, Francis Howell Central, Francis Howell North, Lafayette, Northwest, Nixa, Normandy, Parkway Central, Parkway South, Parkway West, Rolla, Saint Charles West, and Waynesville. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and children age 5 and under are free. Programs will be available for $3. Parking is free. Concessions sales will be available throughout the day.
Project MEGSSS Opens New Center for Highly Talented Math Students Project MEGSSS (pronounced MEG’ us), the area’s premier mathematics program for gifted middle school students, announces the opening of a pilot site in St. Charles County in cooperation with the Academy of the Sacred Heart, the oldest and largest independent elementary school in the St. Louis area, located at 619 N. Second Street in downtown St. Charles. The new afterschool site is located to allow easy access for students in both the St. Charles and North St. Louis County regions. Qualified 5th and 6th grade students are eligible for participation in Project MEGSSS’ introductory summer program in June and July of each year. Nominations to the program are accepted online beginning each January for the following summer. Financial assistance is available at all levels of the program. In addition, Project MEGSSS offers a number of summer mathematics enrichment courses open to all gifted 5th-8th grade students, such as math contest preparation, probability and logic. For those students who enjoyed the summer introductory coursework, Project MEGSSS provides tuition-based, after-school programming at two other centralized sites in the St. Louis region. This program provides up to three years of advanced mathematics which may give the gifted math student the ability to place out of certain high school courses. The program is taught by highly trained mathematics educators, using the Elements of Mathematics, a curriculum designed for gifted students. Students meet one day each week, studying a formal course in logic and a broadened and accelerated course of math. Project MEGSSS is supported primarily by tuition from participating families and cash and inkind donations from various sources including AmerenUE, Bryan Cave LLP, Washington University, Maryville University’s School of Education, INDOX Services and Brown Shoe Company. Additional funding and scholarships are contributed by concerned individuals, corporations, and foundations, including generous grants from the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing St. Louis and The Saigh Foundation. The mission of Project MEGSSS is to discover, inspire and develop the talents of middle school students with extraordinary gifts in mathematics. Project MEGSSS has been in operation for almost 35 years and is a parent-run, tuition-based, nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between elementary and high school mathematics. Alumni include talented former students working in fields as varied as music, medicine, law and theatre. Many have careers as scientists, engineers and mathematicians. Project MEGSSS provides this opportunity to all students regardless of race, color, gender, creed or national origin.
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Classroom lessons came to life recently for students at Boone Trail Elementary in the Wentzville School District. Students there had an opportunity to shell corn, churn butter, spin wool, and visit with a blacksmith during the school’s Boone Trail Days. The annual tradition is a week-long celebration of early American life that starts in the classroom, where teachers incorporate lessons about Native Americans and pioneer life into the curriculum. On Thursday, students spend the day outside enjoying hands-on exhibits including sawing wood, churning butter, making rope and square dancing. Fifth grader Alexis Becker has enjoyed the activities for years. “It’s a lot of fun! I look forward to learning about what life was like and how people lived hundreds of years ago.” Students get to play with the same types of toys children had on the frontier, and explored the inside of a tee-pee. “I’m learning all kinds of stuff like making ropes and cutting logs,” said kindergarten student Landon Steinmann. “It’s really cool!” Authentic period food is served as well, including pioneer stew and apple butter, which students help make. “Boone Trail Days has been around for years; it’s something the students and the community really look forward to,” said Principal John Schulte. “We have families that come back every year to participate even though they don’t go to school here anymore. The kids enjoy all the activities and the stew and apple butter and the opportunity to live like pioneers - even if it is just for one day.” Friday night is the culmination of the week when the PTA sponsors a chili supper with games and hayrides for all. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Boone Trail Days, one of the longest running traditions in the Wentzville School District.
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Lindenwood University Launches Free Campus Mobile Application Lindenwood University today announced the launch of Lindenwood Mobile, a free mobile application that offers users essential campus services through their smartphones and mobile devices. Developed by Blackboard Mobile, a division of the education technology company Blackboard Inc., the application is expected to be popular among prospective and current students, parents, alumni, and family and friends of the university. Lindenwood Mobile currently includes the following modules: interactive campus maps, event calendars, athletic scores and schedules, campus news stories, a staff directory, a Blackboard portal for students and instructors, videos from Lindenwood’s YouTube channel, an archive of campus images, links to the school’s most searched departments, and emergency assistance information. Additional modules will be incorporated during future updates. “We want to offer our students and other members of our community the best in technology and access, and that means making Lindenwood services and information available to mobile users,” said Rachel Wilmes, public relations specialist. “We’re proud to deliver to our audiences the information and services they want on the mobile devices they love.” Lindenwood Mobile is currently available for download through Android™ and Apple® iOS application stores and on all web browser-enabled devices on the mobile web. It is expected to be available for Blackberry® devices in November of 2012. For more information or to access links to the application, plesae visit www.bit.ly/LUmobile.
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Mystery Dinner Theater The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Mystery Dinner Theater on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2012. The cast will perform Some Show (About a Murder) 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, drinks, dessert and a wonderful play. For reservations contact the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.327.6914. The event is sponsored by The Goddard School (Wentzville) and Pitman Funeral Home.
Dean Announced for New Lindenwood University Nursing Program Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., has announced the hiring of Dr. Peggy Ellis as the dean of its planned Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Program, which is slated to launch in fall 2013 at the former site of Barat Academy in Dardenne Prairie, which was purchased by the university last month. The program will begin with a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree completion program for students who already possess a two-year RN degree from a community college. Dr. James D. Evans, president of the university, said a Master of Science in nursing and programs for occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, and emergency medical technician are also being considered conceptually. Ellis holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University, a master’s degree in nursing with a focus on nursing education from the University of Central Arkansas, and a PhD in curriculum and instructional design from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. She completed post-master’s programs as an adult nurse practitioner and later family nurse practitioner at the University of Alabama Birmingham, and has been in nursing education for over 35 years at all program levels including associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor of nursing practice degree programs and has experience in program development. She has taught at Southeast Missouri State University, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and University of Missouri-St. Louis and, most recently, served as the Associate Dean for Graduate Education at Saint Louis University. Her experience includes teaching in the classroom and online. Ellis is an active member of nursing’s honor society Sigma Theta Tau, the American Nurses Association, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She serves as a program evaluator for the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, which accredits baccalaureate and higher degree programs. Ellis states she is excited about launching a nursing program at Lindenwood University. “Lindenwood’s mission of concern for the worth and integrity of the individual, along with its reputation for innovation, makes it a great environment for educating nurses,” she said. “Nationally, we need nurses who can provide high quality health care with concern for the worth and value of the individual patient. We also need to consider innovative ways of providing that education in light of the limited resources of faculty and clinical sites in nursing today. Lindenwood University can provide the foundation needed for building quality nurses for the future.” Evans applauded the choice of Ellis to head the new program. “I could not have asked for a better dean to launch Lindenwood’s Programs in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences,” Evans said. “Dr. Ellis has impeccable credentials, and she understands both the challenges and the opportunities we face as we develop much-needed nursing programs. Dr. Ellis shares the vision of our administration and Board of Directors for this exciting new development, and she has the experience required to establish not only a first-rate BSN completion program, but also a master’s level nursing degree.”
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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters & Progress West Foundation Inaugural Event
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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital (BJSPH) and Progress West HealthCare Center (PWHC) have recently formed the BarnesJewish St. Peters & Progress West Foundation. The new Foundation hosted its inaugural event, Field of Dreams: Creating a Healing Environment, A Tribute to Darrell Roegner, on Saturday, October 13, with funds generated going to support the mission of the two BJC hospitals in St. Charles County. The Field of Dreams tribute was held at the Progress West Medical Building Atrium and provided a raffle and live auction for over one hundred and fifty guests. The event honored Darrell Roegner, avid community leader and past hospital advisory board chair, who lost his battle with cancer in November 2011. A tribute video by his friends and colleagues profiled his contributions and work in St. Charles County. Deb Smith, Foundation board member and retired publisher, chaired the event. “Darrell was our home town hero,” said Karen Prideaux, development manager for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Foundation. “While he would have scuffed at the attention to him, he would have whole-heartedly supported what the Foundation stands for. He loved this community and wanted what was best for it, including great health care. Darrell was instrumental in helping achieve Certificate of Need approval for PWHC and this Foundation will build upon his vision for both BJC hospitals in St. Charles Count. The Foundation supports the mission of BJSPH and PWHC as the two hospitals work together to personalize the patient care experience and meet the growing health care needs of St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and western St. Louis County, by maintaining and expanding patient care services and health education programs. In addition to Smith, board members include: Linda Haberstroh, Brent Barton, John Antes, Jill Skyles, Karen MacDonald, Valerie White, Randy Weber, Mike Elam, Paul Jungermann, Dewey Helms, Kelley Scheidegger Barbee, Dr. Mike Missler, Dr. Meredith Byers, Carolyn Nichols, Luanne Cundiff, Patricia Hamilton and Bill Brown. Proceeds from the Foundation support: • Advanced medical technology and equipment • Community programs • Patient and family support programs • Patient care • Physician and staff development opportunities • St. Louis Children’s Hospital at Progress West HealthCare Center • The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital For more information regarding the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters & Progress West Foundation, please visit www.bjsp-pwfoundation. org or call 636.916.9652.
Mary’s Morsels Bakery & Cafe celebrated its new location in O’Fallon, Mo. with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on September 27, 2012. Pictured are owners Mary and Tina Reynolds 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. This charming bakery and cafe, located in O’Fallon Plaza, serves up more than just sweet treats. Known for their homestyle chicken and dumplings with yummy honey cornbread, and biscuits and gravy; Mary’s Morsels offers a full breakfast and lunch menu. If you are looking for something sweet try their gooey butter cake or old fashioned cheesecake. Whether you are looking for a place to eat, a catered lunch or a custom cake, Mary and her staff will make sure it tastes delicious. Mary’s Morsels Bakery & Cafe is located at 107 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon, Mo. Call 636.272.1112 or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Marys-Morsels-More-Bakery-Cafe.
NARS to Host Job Fair at Saint Charles Convention Center on Thursday, October 25 National Asset Recovery Services, Inc. (NARS) is hosting an exclusive job fair at the Saint Charles Convention Center on Thursday, October 25 from 12-6 p.m. in meeting room 105, located on the lower level at the north entrance. Refreshments will be provided. The company is seeking full-time employees to fill Call Center Representative positions available for all shifts (including some days, nights and weekends depending upon the shift). To qualify for one of these newly created positions, NARS requires at least one year of call center or mortgage experience. The company will conduct onthe-spot interviews and interested applicants are encouraged to dress professionally, bring a resume and come prepared to discuss job options. NARS offers monthly performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and salary. The company offers full time employees
health insurance, including vision, dental, longterm and short-term disability, life insurance, and paid-time-off (PTO) benefits in an exciting work environment. There are numerous opportunities for advancement within the company. Candidates that cannot attend the October 25 job fair or prefer to apply for immediate consideration may email their resume to stljobs@ narsnet.com or call 636.530.7985 and choose Option 3.
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“Making the Grade - What Determines Student Success?” Remember the bumper stickers popular some years ago: “My child made the ‘A’ honor roll.” They’re no longer common, but flip through the newspaper and you’ll still see lists of honor roll students. Everyone wants their child to do well in school. But a new book highlights the importance of students not only succeeding academically, but also honing character traits that will serve them well throughout their lives. “How Children Succeed, Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,” by Paul Tough, contains a wealth of interesting and fascinating information that can benefit parents. Reading this research-based book, rife with stories of students who have overcome abuse, poverty and violence, and the programs that helped them achieve their highest academic and personal potential, will require abundant Post-It notes. The “most critical time in a child’s life,” Tough writes, is birth to age 3, a period when a baby/toddler’s needs should be attended to, rather than ignored because you might spoil them, a child-rearing philosophy common in the 1950s. But as a child grows, Tough feels it’s vital that parents allow this emerging individual to fail, to experience adversity. It is in these failures that real learning takes place and character is developed — character qualities that include grit, zest, curiosity, self-control, perseverance and optimism. “How Children Succeed,” isn’t a how-to book with clear-cut tips on stepping back and allowing children to fail, it’s a compilation of case studies and a reporter’s investigation into character education programs that really work, and benefit our nation’s children just as much, or more, than a string of perfect test scores and acceptance into top Ivy League colleges.
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“Here Comes the Boom”
In movies targeted at kids, Kevin James typically plays a likeable loser who is redeemed by the end of the story. That’s very true in “Here Comes the Boom,” a sports comedy that also stretches the limits of the imagination. James plays Scott Voss, a lackadaisical high school biology teacher who coasts through his classes. Voss gets fired up, though, after learning that budget cuts will mean the end of the school’s music program. Promising music instructor Marty Streb (Henry Winkler) that he will raise enough money by the end of the school year, Scott tries his hand at mixed-martial arts fighting. Though he wrestled at the collegiate level years earlier, Scott is now a middle-aged man who hasn’t been in a cage fight before. The biology teacher starts out on the bottom rung, fighting in matches that take place in dirty, smelly venues. Even when he loses, however, he makes more money than he could at different— and safer—night jobs. With the help of a former fighter named Niko (Bas Rutten), Scott hones his fighting skills and actually manages to win a few matches. He also gets a chance for a big payday by fighting the reigning UFC heavyweight champion in Las Vegas. This is the big time, though, and the chances of getting seriously injured are a lot greater. A real crowd-pleaser, “Here Comes the Boom” is a modern fairy tale aimed at both children and grown-ups. Kevin James definitely is at his likeable best here, especially when he tries to romance a teacher named Bella (Salma Hayek). James also has some great moments with co-stars Henry Winkler and Greg Germann, who plays the overly critical high school principal. The whole idea of an unconditioned teacher fighting in mixedmartial arts bouts is more than just a little unbelievable, though. Even in the lowest class, the competitors are still skilled enough to do serious physical damage to an amateur fighter. James looks believable walking into the ring, but his character’s fighting skills leave a lot to be desired at first. It’s a miracle that Scott doesn’t spend his share of the prize money on mounting medical bills and painkillers. Taken as a fantasy, though, “Here Comes the Boom” is a fun little movie with a plot torn from today’s headlines. Fine arts programs typically are the first things cut in a school budget, so Photos courtesy of Columbia Pictures it’s nice to see a movie that defends saving these programs. It’s unrealistic to expect teachers to slip on boxing trunks and literally fight for the arts, however. “Here Comes the Boom,” rated PG for MMA sports violence, some rude humor, and language, currently is playing in theaters.
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Joe Morice
Editorial
“Over the Fence”
Richer than Pharaohs is Nice but… I sometimes watch a carpenter friend of mine work his magic on the myriad of home repairs and additions he’s become locally famous for. I suppose that’s overstating his notoriety a bit but he’s famous among his customers and friends. I spent a lifetime in the construction industry and I would be hard put to find a better carpenter than Barry Tieman. Barry was a graduate of Ranken Trade School, which is well known for turning out some of the best tradesmen and craftsmen around. Before the building boom imploded and half-built homes were left withering on their foundations, Barry worked for a homebuilder. He sometimes found himself spurned by fellow carpenters who couldn’t keep up with him nor equal his skill, but then perhaps this homebuilder’s personnel were less than mediocre. It happens. All skilled trades have their best and worst like most other employed minions. After the implosion, Barry started his own small carpentry business and soon became well known for his great skill, honesty and friendly disposition. He has since found more work than he has time for and is torn between finding skilled help and turning down
business. It’s a dilemma for fledgling business owners. Hiring help means higher overhead. What I found curious are all the stinkers in the home repair and remodeling businesses. It seems Barry has often been called in to correct some of their lick-and-a-promise workmanship borne of consummate greed. This is where I shake my head and wonder what has become of America. In too many instances, businesses large and small have weighed down their overhead with fat salaries paid to executives or wannabe rich owners expecting overlarge profits. During hard times it presents a scenario where they have to choose between living the life of pharaohs and failing or costcutting to survive. Unfortunately, cutting costs sometimes won’t include the profit margins they’re used to. In Barry’s business, some hire inferior help and use inferior materials. The trick is to find the exceptions. The BBB is quite useful in this. My question is, why do so many believe they deserve to be richer than the aforementioned pharaohs and become bitter, vengeful or underhanded if it doesn’t work out? What ever happened to the businessmen and women who started small and became successful without expecting huge, tax-free incomes
Leftover Halloween Candy Can Earn You Money and Help Troops Halloween candy can lead to overeating and cavities for both kids and adults. It seems to be around the house for days and weeks after Halloween. This year, Mercy Hospital St. Louis’ Department of Dental Medicine is offering a way to rid your house of the sweet stuff through a candy buy-back event. From 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, kids may bring in leftover Halloween candy to sell back for $1 per pound. The candy will then be sent to our troops via Operation Gratitude. There will be raffle and door prizes and fun for all. The event will be at Mercy Doctor’s Building, Ste. 10-A, 621 S. New Ballas Rd. For more information, please call 314.251.5775.
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and red carpet treatment in hotels and restaurants? I don’t include the current invasion of wealth-seekers whose only product is money and the quasi-legal pursuit of it such as hedge fund operators, Wall Street barons and so-called venture capitalists. My definition of successful business people doesn’t include those who become rich or richer using questionable methods. I’ve heard business owners refer to them as tumors one might find feeding off living things and eventually killing them. If America is to survive, our working minions are forced to go back to the basics. Having big incomes and dream homes was great but the global economy corporate wealth seekers put us in competition with employees of starving countries who work for almost nothing. It really stinks but there it is. Much of my generation was raised in small homes where large families shared bedrooms and got jobs as soon as they were old enough. A job well done was a good feeling and a great way to live. We didn’t worry about becoming richer than the ancient pharaohs. We thought they were jerks. “We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can’t have both.” -Louis D. Brandeis
Harold Hoeferlin Memorial Car Cruise J.J.’s Restaurant in St. Charles, Mo. hosted a memorial car cruise on September 8, 2012. The Harold Hoeferlin Memorial Car Cruise was held from 4 – 10 p.m., and Hoeferlin’s daughter, Deb HoeferlinJones said the event was a huge success. All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Classic cars, a live radio broadcast, Bob Kuban and Missouri Monsters football player Johnny Johnson helped make the event successful. Hoeferlin-Jones said there was a great turnout from her father’s car clubs, the River City Rodders and the Tuesday Nite Car Club, along with family, friends and the general public.
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Shelly Schneider
Freaky Friday on a Monday One of our main goals in life, Jim and I, is to raise responsible and loving children. I will tell you right now there are days when I believe we’re on the right track, and days that I question our children will ever be ready to leave the nest. Each of our three teenagers has an alarm clock in his or her room, but I still wake them up on school mornings. What can I say? I enjoy tiptoeing into their rooms and taking a fleeting glimpse at their angelic faces before I wake the sleeping monster who growls because 6:15 a.m. arrived much too soon for their liking. We’ve taught them how to clean the house, do the laundry, mow the grass, etc. Usually, Jim and I serve as the educators. One evening in November 2010, however, I was the student. I’ll set the scene, not that it really matters, but sometimes it helps to know what led up to the event I like to call “Freaky Friday on a Monday.” Christopher, our then 17 year-old (and honestly the one whom I most worry will not be ready to leave the nest in a timely fashion), was to work as a lifeguard from 3:15 to about 6:15 p.m. His shift actually went from 3:15 to 8:15 p.m., but he found someone to take the last two hours. You see, that particular evening was his swimming and diving banquet. Christopher was a senior, and we were so proud of him. He worked hard during his senior year, and qualified to dive at the state swimming and diving championships. He was looking forward to his senior banquet – the last banquet of his high school career, and did the right thing by finding someone to come in and take his shift. Sort of.
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Evidently he was supposed to sign a shift change, and the young man who was to finish his shift was supposed to sign it, too. That didn’t happen, and when the young man didn’t show up Monday evening to take Christopher’s shift, the head guard, Jessica, told Chris he would have to stay and finish his shift. So, I got a call from my husband, who was picking up our son at work. I’m not sure how it happened…maybe through the cell phone or something. It seems that in an instant I turned in to a 17 year-old, full of hot air and attitude. I hung up with Jim and immediately called the pool and asked for the guard room. Poor Jessica had the incredible misfortune of answering the phone and politely took an earful. I did not yell, but I did express my intense frustration. “It is very frustrating to know that Christopher did the right thing and has to suffer for it,” I told her. I then proceeded to ask her to get her supervisor, who was evidently in a meeting. So I asked Jessica to find out if anything could be done and to call me back. Meanwhile, people were eating dinner inside the Trigg Banquet Center. Time crawled by and the 17 year-old within me grew more and more angry. My phone rang and my son, Christopher was on the other end of the receiver. “Mom,” he said, sounding much older than his 17 years. “It’s o.k. I didn’t fill out the paperwork, and I have to stay and finish my shift.” What? Why wasn’t this child throwing a hissy fit? His
45 year-old mother was, after all, and this apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Long story short(er), Jim ate dinner with me at Christopher’s banquet, and went back to pick him up at 8:15 p.m. T h e coach and Marvell, the banquet organizer, switched the schedule around a bit so that Chris didn’t miss any of the awards. He was even able to indulge in a bit of cake! I kissed my 6’3” senior on his forehead when it was over and told him I was proud that he stuck around to finish his shift. We all fell into our beds thoroughly exhausted that night and somewhere in dreamland, I morphed back into my 45 year-old self, and Chris into his 17-year old self. How did I figure that one out? Tuesday morning. My sleeping angel sat up in bed at 6:15 a.m., waited until I went downstairs, and then pulled the covers back over his head and procrastinated until the last possible second. Well, at least things are back to normal. To the staff at the Renaud Spirit Center: your customer service training has paid off well. Jessica did an outstanding job handling this frustrated 17 year-old in a 45 yearold’s body. And to Jessica: thank you for choosing to remain calm and do your best to help. I sincerely apologize for my behavior, and ask your forgiveness. To mothers of teenagers everywhere: yes, our goal is to kick them out of the nest at a reasonable age, confident that they are ready for the world. Isn’t it nice when they give us a glimpse of that before they leave?
Kid-Friendly Snacks the Whole Family Will Love (Family Features) Whether it’s kids hanging out with friends after school or you watching the game with neighbors, there are plenty of reasons to have kid-friendly snacks that grown-ups will enjoy, too. One way to keep everybody happy is to bring cheese into the mix. Cheese is versatile, nutritious and can add zest to snacks and family-friendly dishes. And with a broad array of appetizing flavors such as Gouda, Provolone and Pepper Jack, available from Borden® Cheese, the options are boundless.
Here are a few cheesy snack ideas that you and the kids will enjoy making as much as you enjoy eating. • Walking tacos - Layer taco meat, tomatoes, lettuce and shredded cheese in individual serving-sized bags of corn chips. Top them off with sour cream, guacamole or salsa, then eat them with a fork, right out of the bag. • Baked mac and cheese bites - Spoon your favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe into mini-muffin tins and bake. • Kebabs - Alternate chunks of ham, grapes, and cheese cut into shapes with a small cookie cutter. • String cheese dippers - Roll string cheese in breadcrumbs and bake. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. • Mini quesadillas - Sandwich cheese, shredded chicken and salsa in between two tortillas. Bake until
cheese has melted. Slice into triangles with a pizza cutter, and serve with salsa and sour cream. • Pinwheel wraps - Spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on a flour tortilla. Layer sliced cheese and ham on top. Roll up, and cut into bite-sized pinwheels. You can also try these Pizza Bagel Snacks and Italian Rosemary Cheese Straws. Both recipes use Borden Cheese, which is made by a cooperative that is 100 percent farmerowned. This means that for every product purchased, 100 percent of its proceeds go back to hard-working American dairy farmers and their families. For more information about Borden Cheese or to check out some more cheesy
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Pizza Bagel Snacks Ingredients: - 2 bagels, halved - 1/3 cup pasta sauce - 1 cup Borden Mozzarella Part-Skim Regular Shredded Cheese - Toppings of your choice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Halve two bagels, and top them with the
pasta sauce, cheese and toppings of your choice. 3.Bake 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted. *Suggestions for toppings are thin slices of hot dogs, sliced ham or any lunch meat, pepperoni, browned hamburger,
mushrooms, diced green peppers, chopped onions and black olive slices.
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Italian Rosemary Cheese Straws Ingredients: - 1/2 package puff pastry - 1 egg - 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley - 1 cup Borden Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. 2. Unfold pastry sheet; cut into 1/2-inch strips. Combine egg, rosemary and seasoning; whisk to blend. Brush evenly over pastry strips.
3. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over the top, and press into dough with rolling pin. Twist strips; place on greased baking sheet. 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden. Top with remaining cheese; bake 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
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Sports
Gary Baute
Lindenwood Volleyball Set to Wrap up Inaugural NCAA Season ***Impressive First Year The Lindenwood women’s volleyball team is set to finish up its inaugural NCAA season, with seven games left this season. As of Oct. 18, the Lady Lions have compiled a 13-9 overall record and 3-5 conference record. Not only is the team in its inaugural NCAA season, but also in its first season in the MIAA. Several of the Lady Lions are immediately making their mark in the conference rankings. Averaging 9.96 assists per set, Emma Brydels currently is fourth in the conference overall. Defensive specialist Kaila Schrimpf finds herself sixth overall in the dig category, averaging 4.68 digs per set. Freshman middle hitter Kayla Guyot is sixth in the conference in total blocks, averaging 1.02 blocks per set. Lindenwood is set to host four out of the final seven contests, starting with Northwest Missouri State on Oct. 26. Central Missouri comes to St. Charles on Oct. 27, Southwest Baptist on Oct. 30 and Missouri Western on Nov. 3. The Lady Lions will finish the 2012 season on the road in Emporia, Kan. on Nov. 10 taking on conference foe Emporia State. ~~~Thanks to Jennifer Lawson, Sports Information-graduate assistant of Lindenwood Last Second Attempt Off a Bit ***Rams 14 – Miami Dolphins 17 The St. Louis Rams take to the 2012 football season as the youngest team out of the 32 in the National Football League (NFL). After converting a two-point conversion after a rush-
ing touch down, the Rams set the stage to tie the game with a 65-yard field goal—pulled left. A few highlights: - RB Steven Jackson rushed 12 times for 52 yards and added three receptions for 28 receiving yards for a total of 80 yards from scrimmage, including a season-long 22yard reception. - RB Daryl Richardson rushed 11 times for 76 yards, including a 44-yard rush, good for the longest rush verse the Dolphins this season. Richardson also tallied a season-high 26-yard reception. - QB Sam Bradford threw 39 times for 26 completions and 315 yards and recorded a 91.3-yard rating. - Bradford recorded his second rushing touchdown of his career, last at New Orleans (12/12/10). Bradford also tallied a 21 yard rush, the longest of his career. - On the day, Bradford rushed four times for 34 yards on the ground, his best rushing performance of his career. - WR Brandon Gibson led the team in receptions with seven for 91 yards. Marks Gibson’s second best performance of his career. His best game came vs. New Orleans (11/15/09) when he caught seven passes for 93 yards. - K Greg Zuerlein converted a 48-yard kick to put the Rams on the board. Zuerlein is now 10-for-11 on 40plus yard field goals. - Zuerlein broke the NFL record for most consecutive field goals made by a rookie when he converted a 32yard field goal, pushing his season total to 15. - The Rams defense kept pace with the season and held Miami’s third down conversion rate to 4-of-12, for 33 percent. Going into today’s game, opponents were converting just 32.8 percent of their third downs, which ranked eighth in NFL Information from Ram’s postgame notes. NEXT HOME GAMES: November 18 - Sunday: against New York Jets at Noon
Missouri State Parks Hosts Open House at Cuivre River State Park The public is invited to bring their ideas to an open house Saturday, Oct. 27 at Cuivre River State Park in Troy. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the open house will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the park’s visitor center. Park staff will discuss future plans at the park and have an informal question-and-answer session. Recent accomplishments at the park include a new chlorination system serving Camp Derricotte, free Wi-Fi in the main campground, and canoe/kayak
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rentals on Lake Lincoln. The State Parks Youth Corps program accomplished a number of projects during the summer, and stewardship work continued within the park. Visitors are invited to share comments on the park and its facilities. This informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the Cuivre River State Park directly at 636.528.7247. Cuivre River State Park is located three miles east of Troy on Highway 47. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
(time could change) December 2 - Sunday: against San Francisco 49ers at Noon (time could change) December 16 - Sunday: against Minnesota Vikings at Noon (time could change) Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~In the game Regional Football Combine ***October 27 Interested in playing indoor football? Here is an opportunity to ‘strut your stuff ’ in front of coaches that can place you in front of teams looking for talented football players. The combine will take place from 12 – 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at the Dellwood Recreational Center on West Florissant Road. Individuals will be tested on the 40-yard dash, 5-10-5, line drills and individual position work. More information may be found at metrostlcombine@yahoo.com ~~~Come out and strut your stuff Mixed Martial Arts at Ameristar Friday ***This is a Travel Day for the World Series Rumble Time Promotions is proud to present an exciting evening at the Ameristar Casino at 7:30 p.m. on Friday October 26. Professional And amateur fighters will be in the cage to compete with hard-hitting precision. Scheduled fighter include: The Prototype-Jake Collier, The Altar Boy Zack Freeman, Dan O’Conner, Jake Trtanj vs Jeff Escobar, Kyle Walker, Jake Buehler, Jason Powell, Anthony Edwards, Clay Mitchell, Jordon Bowdy, Gabe Stein, Brian Klenc, Jon Rosener, Drew Ingrande, Tray Crawford, Ben Chesser ...and more. Go to www.rumbletimepromotions.com for all the details. ~~~Fast and tough competition
Join O’Fallon’s Police Explorer Post Young men and women (ages 14 - 20) who are interested in exploring a career in law enforcement are invited to attend an informational meeting of O’Fallon Police Explorer Post 2943 at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 19, in the Multi Purpose Room at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Mo. 63366. Candidates must be in high school (ninth grade) in the 2012-2013 school year. A video and a presentation about some aspects of the program will be shown. Police Explorers assist city staff and the Police Department by supplementing manpower during community events, such as the O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest, the Fall Festival & Craft Bazaar, and O’Fallon Jammin’ outdoor concerts. In 2012, Explorer Post 2943 earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award, Gold, with 3100 hours of community service, or more than twice the number needed to earn the award. Through their service, Explorers gain opportunities to interact and become involved in the daily operations of the police department. At meetings, Explorers learn various aspects of police work and participate in role-playing related to their training. Explorers also attend conferences and training academies where they compete against other posts for recognition. All Explorer candidates are subject to background checks and approval by the O’Fallon Police Department and the O’Fallon Explorer Post. www.ductz.com For more information and to RSVP, please contact Officer Joe Fomera, O’Fallon Police Department Community Services Division, at joefomera@ofallon. mo.us or 636.379.5685.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Information courtesy of the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment Every year more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. To increase awareness of the impact of the disease on women and to enhance research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure, October has been declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal opportunity to remind women to be breast aware for earlier detection. All women should check their breasts for unusual lumps, thickness, or other changes every month. Through regular examinations, you will know how your breasts normally feel. If a change should happen in your breasts, you will be able to identify it and alert your doctor. The American Cancer Society suggests these guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer: If you are age 20 to 39: • Have a clinical breast exam by your health care provider at least every three years • Do a breast-exam each month If you are age 40 and over: • Have a mammogram every year • Have a clinical breast exam by a health care provider every year • Do a breast self-exam each month Ask your health care provider to teach you the proper way to do a thorough breast self-exam. If you have a history of breast cancer in your family, please discuss mammography screening guidelines and scheduling with your health care provider. For more information on the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, please call 1.800. ACS.2345 or visit www.CANCER.org.
Rehabilitation Program Helps Cancer Survivors For cancer patients, finishing treatment is just the beginning of the new journey of survivorship. Cancer survivors often suffer debilitating side effects caused by treatments used to rid them of the disease. To extend the continuum of care for these patients, Mercy is now certified to offer STAR (Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation) Program® cancer rehabilitation services. The STAR Program is a nationally recognized certification and cancer survivorship program that focuses on helping survivors heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. As with many Mercy programs, STAR utilizes an interdisciplinary approach in which caregivers from different specialties team up to help patients increase strength and energy, alleviate pain, and improve daily function and well-being. “Cancer survivors have unique needs that we are addressing with the new program,” said Michelle Smith, DC, Mercy’s STAR Program coordinator. “Often side effects of cancer treatment are delayed and post-treatment patients don’t know where to turn for long-term help.
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The STAR Program® will help us provide coordinated, team-based care for these patients.” Mercy will work with patients to develop an individualized cancer rehabilitation plan focusing on specific goals. The team specializes in addressing conditions such as chemotherapyinduced neuropathy, headaches, cognitive issues, lymphedema, sleep problems and more. Therapies may include customized exercise programs to improve strength, mobility and endurance; activities of daily living, patient and family education; and more. To become STAR Program® certified, Mercy Hospital St. Louis completed Oncology Rehab Partner’s STAR Program® Certification, a conventional medicine and evidence-based standardized model of oncology rehabilitation service delivery, successfully implementing the program’s evaluation and treatment protocols and rehabilitation training. Mercy’s STAR Program is available at five locations. For more information, please visit www.mercy.net/stl or call 636.256.STAR (7827).
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Mercy Clinic Welcomes New Physicians Mercy Clinic, the multi-specialty physician group affiliated with Mercy Hospital, recently added new doctors. Louis Brunworth, MD, hand and plastic surgeon, will see patients at both Mercy Clinic Plastic Surgery locations, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 621 S. New Ballas Rd., and Mercy Clayton Clarkson, 15945 Clayton Rd. He earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Co. and his plastic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Fla. He also completed at hand and microsurgery fellowship program at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla. Jill Davis, MD, family medicine physician, will see patients at Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Hazelwood. She earned her medical degree at St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y. Thao Marquez, MD, general and colorectal surgeon, will see patients at Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists St. Louis. She earned her medical degree at University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at University of Minnesota Medical Center and a fellowship in colorectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Bilal Chaudhry, MD, intensivist, will see patients virtually through Mercy SafeWatch based in St. Louis. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care and sleep disorders medicine. Most recently he served as associated chief of staff for education and operations at John Cochrane Veterans Administration Medical Center. Jeffrey Atkins, MD, family medicine physician, will see patients at various Mercy Urgent Care Centers including St. Peters, O’Fallon and Fenton. Initially in private practice, he most recently served as staff physician with St. Luke’s and St. Anthony Urgent Care centers. Inna Treskov, MD, pediatrician, will see patients at Mercy Children’s Hospital as a member of Mercy Clinic Children’s Hospitalists. She earned her doctor of medicine degree at University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency and neonatal-perinatal fellowship at St. Louis University School of Medicine and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.
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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. 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 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 & under. Info: 636.240.3567 or www.nichurch.org. 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
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Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARP-stln@hotmail.com. Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools. Info: 636.327.6377. Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013. Come Learn God’s Word with us. Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship; Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385. 3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors. Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am - 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Info: 636.561.8951. 2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144.
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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 28: Trivia Night Benefit 1 p.m. at the Stegton Regency Banquet Center, 1450 Wall Street, St. Charles, Mo. To benefit Country Music artist Nick Nixon in his battle
with cancer. For all ages. Includes: 50/50, silent auction, live auction, live music, food & games. Admission: $10/person. Info: Elmo Linton at 860.271.9293 or elmojllinton@ wildblue.net. October 30: Senior Monster Bingo 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Community Commons at Spencer Road Library in St. Peters. $10/person includes lunch, costume contest & more. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722 or awildhaber@nursesandco.com. Reservations required. 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. 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. All are 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 non-smoking 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 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.
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Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association. 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.
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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.wentzvillefleamarket. org, www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club. HEALTH
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.
• 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. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163. Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mam-
mogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health CenterWentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617. Support Groups Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550.
1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one. Registration: 314.SSM.DOCS (776.3627). Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304. 1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684.
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cer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100. 4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30–8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph.org. 3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45 p.m. Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon. Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss. 1.800.272.3900. Gateway to Hope Program Arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured & reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. Call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or visit www.gthstl.org.
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November Fun at the Core of Discovery There is so much to see and do this fall at the Core of Discovery! Each month, the Core offers a wealth of fun and exciting activities. In November, St. Louis area families and visitors can enjoy a trip to the top of the Gateway Arch, a movie, a special program, or the kick-off of special holiday events and programs. The Gateway Arch Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Old Courthouse is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. To accommodate visitors, the Gateway Arch will offer extended hours on Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. To help avoid long lines and possible ticket sellouts, visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets to the top and/or movie tickets in advance at 877.982.1410 or via www.coreofdiscovery.com. November Activities at the Core My Dear Julia – The Old Courthouse
Players will present a radio-style play about the romance of Ulysses S. Grant and his “dear Julia,” Julia Dent Grant. The play is based upon their memoirs and written by local historian Nini Harris and local artist Sheila Harris. ■ When: Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Old Courthouse ■ Contact: For information, call 314.368.8852 or visit www.nps.gov/jeff ■ Cost: Free Historic Holiday Kick-Off – It will be an historic holiday season as the National Park Service presents the kick-off of its 2012 holiday events at the Old Courthouse with a concert at 12 p.m. from the St. Louis Brass Quintet followed by a 1 p.m. concert from The Caroling Party. Cookies and hot cider will be served in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse, which will be beautifully adorned with authentic Victorian decorations. ■ When: Friday, November 23, 2012 from 12-2 p.m. at the Old Courthouse ■ Contact: For information, call 314.368.8852 or visit www.
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nps.gov/jeff ■ Cost: Free The St. Louis Holiday Historic House Tour – Visitors will enjoy holiday music, light refreshments, and the ETC Senior Theatre will present a scene from “A Christmas Carol” at each of the following venues: The Old Courthouse, The Eugene Field House, The Campbell House Museum, The Chatillion-DeMenil House, and The Tower Grove and Museum Building at Missouri Botanical Garden. Reservations required. ■ When: Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 3 – 8 p.m. ■ Contact: For reservations or additional information, phone 314.421.0325 or visit www.campbellhousemuseum.org ■ Cost: $30 Guided Bus Transportation, $20 Self-Guided Transportation, $14.95 Sassafras Café at the Garden, Buffet Dinner (optional) Historic Holiday Noon Concert Series – Visitors can join us at lunchtime for traditional holiday music in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse, which will be beautifully adorned with authentic Victorian decorations. Lunches may be brought in. ■ When: Wednesday, November 28,
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2012, 12 – 1 p.m. at the Old Courthouse ■ Contact: For information, call 314.655.1614 or visit www.nps.gov/jeff ■ Cost: Free One-Hour Sightseeing Riverboat Cruise - Take a scenic, one-hour sightseeing cruise and learn about the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch, and the landmarks, architecture and rich history of St. Louis, Missouri. The captain narrates the cruise aboard the Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher riverboats. ■ When: Monday - Friday in November, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in November, 12 and 1:30 p.m.** (November 23 and 24, 12 p.m.** 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. will be offered) ■ Contact: For advance reservations, phone 877.982.1410 or visit www.coreofdiscovery.com ■ Cost: Yes ** A ranger from the National Park Service joins the cruise to explain how the river affects and benefits the surrounding city. Boats leave from the levee below the Gateway Arch. Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum - Every doll has a special story to tell. “A Doll’s Story” shares the stories of its collection of Madame Alexander dolls, Nancy Ann Storybook dolls, and Liberty of London dolls. ■ When: Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. ■ Contact: For information, visit www.euqenefieldhouse.org or call 314-421-4689. ■ Cost: Exhibit is free with the purchase of a museum ticket ($5 per adult, $1 per child ages 4-11)
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