CNSTC: Oct. 26. 2011

October 26, 2011

Vol 13

No 43

July 13, 2011

Vol 13 No 28

A safe Halloween ensures a Happy Halloween!

Safety on Halloween Information from the Wentzville Police Department and the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment

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The Wentzville Police Department wants area residents to have a safe and happy Halloween. Children between the ages of 5-14 are four times as likely to get killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year. Falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on Halloween.

Parents can help prevent these injuries by following these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Safety Council: Children should: • Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses.

• Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult.

• Know their phone numbers and carry coins for emergency phone calls.

• Have their names and addresses attached to their costumes.

• Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them.

• Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid or sharp.

When walking in neighborhoods, they should: • Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing through yards.

• Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks if available, and do not cross between parked cars.

• Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.

• Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant.

• Consider using face paint instead of masks.

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• Avoid wearing hats that could slide over their eyes.

• Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes to prevent tripping.

• Always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.

Parents and adults should: • Supervise the outing for children under age 12.

• Establish a curfew for older children.

• Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by placing decorations away from doorways and landings.

• Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children.

• Inspect all candy before children eat it.

To ensure the safety of pedestrian trick-or-treaters, parents and adults should: • Make sure children under age 12 are supervised as they cross the street.

• Drive slowly.

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on medians. Exit driveways and alley- treats can be difficult for some children, ways carefully. so selecting the right costume can help • Have children get out of cars on the make the night more enjoyable. curb side, not the traffic side.

Tips for Adorning your Ghouls See SAFETY page 4 Walking the neighborhood to collect

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Sign up for Bunco & BBQ Playing Bunco is as easy as rolling the dice. Whether you’re an old hand at Bunco or you’ve never played, you’re invited to spend a fun-filled day socializing, playing the game, and sitting down to an old-fashioned barbecue lunch. “Bunco and BBQ” will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, November 7, at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon Mo. 63368. The cost is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents, and includes lunch and prizes. The deadline to sign up is Monday, October 31.

O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department offers three ways to register for programs: 1. Visit the Parks and Rec website, www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec 2. Call 636.474.2732 or 636.379.5606 3. Come to the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive, 63366, or the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle, 63368 For more information, please contact Paula Creech by email at pcreech@ofallon.mo.us, or by phone at 636.474.8121.

Volunteers are welcome to assist with Bunco and BBQ. To help out, please contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636.379.5507. For additional volunteering information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/Volunteer.

Teams Forming for ‘Chili Dog Open’ at St. Peters Golf Course November is a time when cold weather starts to set in, but not cold enough to keep you off the golf course. Compete in 18 holes of golf at St. Peters Golf Course and then warm up with a chili dog lunch inside the clubhouse at the Chili Dog Open scramble tournament on Saturday, November 5.

Teams of four people will compete for cash prizes in multiple flights, as well as closest to the pin and longest drive contests. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost to play is $35/player, which includes golf, cart, and a chili dog lunch immediately following the tournament. Compete in an optional cash skins game for an additional $40 per team.

For more information on this event, call 636.397.2227. A registration form is available online at www.stpetersmo.net/golf.

St. Peters Golf Course is located at 200 Salt Lick Road, on the east side of Salt Lick, just south of I-70.

ACT II Community Theater Opens the Hilarious Musical Comedy Nunsense ACT II Community Theater in St. Peters, Mo. will open the final show of the season, “Nunsense” on November 4. The show will run November 4-6 and 11-13. “Nunsense” is directed by acclaimed professional director Landon Shaw, and features the talents of five actresses from St Charles and St. Louis Counties, as well as performances by St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and local radio personality Vic Porcelli. “Nunsense” is ACT II’s first musical to be presented in the group’s new 318 seat theater, located inside the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre.

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“Nunsense” begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show. Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory.

Amongst the laughter and chaos that ensue, the production also offers some tender and touching moments as the five Sisters discover new truths about themselves and their place in the convent. The show has become an international phenomenon with more than 5000 productions worldwide.

ACT II will be present “Nunsense” at 8 p.m. on November 4, 5, 11 and 12 and 2 p.m. on November 6 and 13. General Admission is $12 for students and seniors and $15 for adults.

Advance tickets for “Nunsense” may be purchased online at act2theater.com or by calling 1.800.838.3006. Groups of 12 or more may 636.336.-0033 for special discounts.

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Drop off Expired Prescription Medications at O’Fallon’s Drug Take Back Program The O’Fallon Police Department will conduct a Prescription Drug Take Back Program for O’Fallon residents, who can drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall and Police Department), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Mo. 63366. The program is free and anonymous; no questions asked.

The Prescription Drug Take Back Program is provided by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the O’Fallon, Missouri, Police Department to help prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by collecting and safely disposing of unneeded medications. Due to potential safety and health hazards, residents are asked to never dispose of unwanted medications by discarding them in the trash or flushing down the toilet. In April, Americans turned in 376,593 pounds, or 188 tons, of prescription drugs at 5,400 sites operated by the DEA, and another 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners, including the O’Fallon Police Department.

Do bring: • Medications, including prescribed controlled substances, prescription inhalers, medicated ointment, liquids or patches. Please keep medications in their original packaging or bottle.

Please do not bring: • Radioactive medications or bio-hazardous materials • Sharp objects, including needles • Glass thermometers or other medical devices

Home Energy Efficiency Workshop to Be Held in St. Peters Learn how you can keep warm and save money this winter when you attend the free “Improving Home Energy Efficiency Workshop” from 7 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 10 at St. Peters’ Cultural Arts Centre.

The workshop, sponsored by the St. Peters Green Environmental and Solid Waste Issues Advisory Committee, will feature a certified Home Energy Auditor from the Department of Natural Resources who will be there to answer your questions.

St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located on the west end of St. Peters City Hall, Mexico Road and St. Peters Centre Blvd., in St. Peters. Please call 636.970.1456 for more information.

• Illicit drugs (However, illicit drugs such as cocaine or marijuana can be turned over to the O’Fallon Police Department at any time.)

Please note that the Prescription Drug Take Back Program is designed to accept medications from individuals, only. No medications will be accepted from doctors’ offices, pharmacies or other businesses.

Directions: On I-70 in O’Fallon, take Exit 217 at Highways K/M (Main Street). Turn north on Main Street and drive about 0.5 miles. After crossing the railroad tracks, make an immediate right into the O’Fallon Municipal Centre parking lot.

Enter through the east lobby outside the Police Department.

For more information, please call the O’Fallon Police Department at 636.240.3200.

St. Peters Domino’s Pizza and Central County Fire and Rescue recently joined forces to promote fire prevention. Those ordering pizzas from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 10, may have been surprised by a fire truck as the delivery vehicle! If all the smoke alarms in the home are working, the pizza was free. If the smoke alarm was not working, the firefighters replaced the batteries and left the home with a fully functioning alarm. Photo by Ray Rockwell.

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SAFETY from Cover Choose a bright colored costume, or add glow in the dark tape to the back, so that children can be easily seen after dark. Remember that masks can make it difficult for children to see and breathe so check for proper sizing. Avoiding oversized or high-heeled shoes and long, baggy skirt/pants will limit opportunities for trips and falls. A final tip is to make sure that any props your child may carry, such as wands and swords, are safe and flexible.

Pumpkin Carving Precautions A time-honored tradition is the family get-together to decorate pumpkins for display on the front porch. Instead of giving children sharp knives, have them do the drawings with markers and let the adults do the carving. Keep your kids at a safe distance while carving to avoid accidental injuries with sharp objects. Let your little ones get messy by scooping out the “guts” with a spoon and not a sharp object. When displaying your jack-o-lantern, skip the candles and choose safer objects like flameless candles or glow sticks.

Following these tips should help make your Halloween a safe and fun holiday.

Add a Dog to Your Family Information courtesy of the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment Join the more than 45 million households across the country that have at least one dog by adopting a new member of your family during National Adopt a Dog Month in October. You’re sure to be a hit with the kids, and it may surprise you how dog ownership can positively impact your quality of life.

Aside from being a faithful companion, a dog brings joy and laughter to a home. In addition, studies show that dogs encourage people to exercise more, enhance family relationships, promote social interaction and improve emotional health. The simple act of petting a dog has actually been shown to lower blood pressure.

This month is a perfect time to visit the Pet Adoption Center, located at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters. Canines of many breeds, sizes, and ages are waiting to find their forever home.

“There are many benefits to owning a pet,” said Theresa Williams, director of the Division of Humane Services. “By providing a home to an animal that doesn’t have one, you can help reduce the shelter population and gain a faithful, furry sidekick.”

While other centers or breed-rescue groups charge adoption fees of $100 or more, the Pet Adoption Center offers an outstanding value. Puppies may be adopted for $60, while adult dogs are $50. The adoption fee includes a thorough health examination, initial vaccinations, spay or neuter service, temperament education, and microchipping.

The Pet Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours are extended on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The center is also open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information about the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center, please call 636.949.PETS (7387).

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Call for Entries “Who Let The Cow Out of the Barn” Art Show and Competition St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre will host the “Who Let the Cow Out of the Barn” art show and competition from Dec. 9, 2011 to Jan. 30, 2012. All works must depict something found on a farm. Amateur and professional artists will be judged together.

The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. Bring your artwork to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre on Tuesday, December 6 between 9 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. The awards reception will take place from 6 -8 p.m. on Friday, December 9.

The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, Mo. For more information on this show, call 636.397.6903 or go online to stpetersmo.net.

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SCC to Host Community Veterans Week Celebration

Sun Studios Rock ‘N Roll Concert at the Foundry Art Centre

St. Charles Community College will celebrate Veterans Day with a series of events planned November 7-13, in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building on SCC’s campus in Cottleville.

2011 Veterans Salute Beginning the festivities, a moment of silence and a flagpole ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in SCC’s Campus Plaza, outside the Learning Resource Center.

The ceremony will include a presentation and posting of the colors. Also slated are a 21-gun salute, the national anthem and other patriotic music by the SCC Choir, a performance of “Taps” and a bagpipe performance of “Amazing Grace.” A reception with the SCC Orchestra and a bake sale by Phi Beta Lambda, SCC’s business student organization, will follow in SCC’s Plaza Bistro.

SCC Student Veteran Panel An SCC student veteran panel discussion will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building. Guests are invited to listen to SCC students who have served our country during wartime. They will share their experiences on life in the military and their time overseas.

Lecture by Dr. Mark Heiland A lecture on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Dr. Mark Heiland, clinical director at the VA Medical Center - John Cochran Division, will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building. Heiland specializes in PTSD and will talk about its impact on veterans.

Feature Performance, “United We Stand: A Tribute to the United Service Organizations of World War II” Four performances of “United We Stand: A Tribute to the United Service Organizations of World War II,” will take place Nov. 11-13. The performances will recreate the patriotic radio shows of World War II. The cast, crew and orchestra of the show’s Metropolitan Broadcasting Company will bring to the air the news, music, comedy and conversation of the war years from 1941 through 1944.

Orchestrated with the Blue Knights, the show is produced

by Hal Berry, SCC professor of history and theater, with musical director Jan Parker, SCC adjunct music faculty.

Showtimes of “United We Stand,” are 8 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, November 13. Tickets are available at www.stchastickets.com or at 636.922.8233. They are $5 for adults, $4 for veterans, senior citizens and students and free for SCC students, faculty and staff with current ID. For more information on Veterans Week events, visit www. stchas.edu/veteransweek or contact Berry at 636.922.8261 or hberry@stchas.edu.

“Good Rockin’ Live! A Salute to Sun Studios” is a live concert event that brings the early days of Rock and Roll to life. Starring international piano sensation Mr. Boogie Woogie (Holland, voted “Best European Blues Pianist”), Steve Grams (International touring artist, Arizona Blues Hall of Fame), Danny Krieger (International touring artist, Arizona Blues Hall of Fame) and national touring and recording artist Robert Shaw, who portrayed the roles of both Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in the Chicago cast of Broadway’s smash-hit musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” With hits like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “That’s All Right, Mama,” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” the show tells the tale of how rock was born through the music and the stories of those who lived it!

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Performances are Friday, November 4 and Sunday, November 6, 2011. Tickets are $20, $15 for Foundry Art Centre members. For tickets or more information, please call the Foundry at 636.255.0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org to purchase tickets.

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Holiday Tour of Historic Alton, Illinois

Metal Hinged Bookmaking Class

Join in on the fun Wednesday, December 14, for a narrated holiday tour through historic Alton, Ill. The first stop will be at White’s Greenhouses with masses of poinsettias in beautiful holiday colors that are available for purchase at a big discount. From there participants will take part in the Historic House Tour in Alton. After a festive holiday dinner at My Just Desserts, visitors will drive through the holiday light display at Rock Spring Park.

The cost of the trip is $85 per person. Fee includes admissions, lunch, guide, motor coach, and gratuities. You are encouraged to eat lunch before leaving for the trip.

Tour departs at 12:30 p.m. from the west parking lot at St. Peters City Hall, located at Mexico Road and St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters, Mo. The estimated time of return is 8 p.m.

For more information or to sign up for the tour, call ext. 1400 at 636.939.2386 or visit www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect.

Acclaimed contemporary artist Renee Richetts – whose work has been featured in national publications such as the 2010 Gallery issue of Somerset Studio – is bringing her popular metal bookmaking class to the Foundry Art Centre.

This unique workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 at the Foundry Art Centre.

Soda cans, food tins and repurposed metal are just a few samples of the materials Renee Richetts uses in her works of art - and likewise, the Foundry students will hammer out these repurposed materials to create the pages of their original books through this bookmaking class. Students will also utilize metal cupboard hinges and bolts to bind their pages together, and they will be adding found objects and embellishment to personalize their book’s theme.

According to Executive Director Laura Helling, “Renee Richetts has taught her unique twist on contemporary bookmaking in workshops as far away as Paris, France – the Foundry Art Centre is thrilled to be able to host this one-of-a-kind workshop opportunity for the St. Louis area art community.”

The cost of the all-day Metal Hinged Books Class with Renee Richetts is $95 for the general public, and $85 for Foundry Art Centre members. Class participants can bring their own lunch, or dine at one of the many restaurants available on Historic Main Street.

The Metal Hinged Books workshop class is appropriate for ages 16 and up. Seating for this special opportunity is limited, so advance reservations are recommended.

For more information about the upcoming Metal Hinged Books Class at the Foundry Art Centre, please contact Angela at 636.255.0270 or via email at angela@foundryartcentre.org. The public may also visit the Foundry Art Centre website at www.foundryartcentre.org for additional details or to register online.

Turn in Unused Drugs at Justice Center If you have some old medicines that you’d like to safely dispose, mark Saturday, October 29 on your calendar. St. Peters police will accept prescription and over-the-counter drugs at the St. Peters Justice Center during this day between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public may bring medications—no questions asked—to the Justice Center lobby during this time as part of the National Rx Take Back Event.

The Justice Center is at the corner of Grand Teton Drive and Suemandy Drive near Mid Rivers Mall.

Police cannot accept any medications before or after the event, so be sure to drop off your drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency is coordinating the National Rx Take Back Event. The St. Peters Police Department is participating in the event because un-

used medication is a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety. When people drop off their unused medicines during this event, they eliminate the possibility of the drugs harming someone else or getting into the wrong hands.

The service is free and anonymous. You can turn in medications that are out-of-date or medicines you no longer need or use. Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles will not be accepted. Illegal substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative.

If you’re worried about anonymity, remove identifying information from prescription medicine container labels before disposal.

Tightly seal the cap on any liquid product, such as cough syrup.

Learn more at www.dea.gov.

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It Takes “U” to Prevent the Flu Enjoy Free Halloween Concert at Cultural Arts Centre Information from the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment

Halloween music has become such a part of our culture, what better way to celebrate the “spooky” season than coming to the St. Peters Halloween Concert at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre?

St. Charles Symphony will put on the annual Halloween Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 29 at the Cultural Arts Centre in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Symphony members dress up in their own costumes, play Halloween-themed music, and welcome children and families to enjoy the performance. Children who dress up in family-friendly costumes will parade around the room and receive a special treat.

“Don’t miss this special Halloween treat—a chance to listen to great music from a talented group of local musicians, all for free!” said St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano. “Bring the entire family and dress up for a fun evening at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre.”

Learn more about St. Peters’ upcoming events online at www.stpetersmo.net.

Cooler weather means many outdoor activities are coming to a close for the year, and area residents move indoors. It’s no wonder, then, a person’s risk for getting the seasonal flu increases as outdoor activities decrease.

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.

Flu season typically begins in October and continues through the spring, which makes it a good idea to schedule your flu shot as soon as possible since it takes around two weeks for the antibodies to develop. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot for everyone six months and older, although children may require two shots during their first season for maximized protection. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an inThe St. Charles City-County Library District fluenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an welcomes Jewell Parker Rhodes to the Corpoinfluenza B virus. rate Parkway Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, These shots are available through the St. Charles County De- November 9. In her children’s book “Ninth partment of Community Health and the Environment Immuni- Ward,” Jewell shares the experience of 12-year zation Clinic, area doctors, and many other health care facilities old Lanesha and her caretaker Mama Ya-Ya throughout St. Charles County. Appointments are required for during Hurricane Katrina. This celebration of those using the Immunization Clinic and are arranged by calling resilience, love, family and friendship earned 636.949.1857. the 2010 awards for Coretta Scott King Honor While getting a flu vaccine is the most important step in pro- Author and Parents Choice Foundation Gold, tecting against the disease, there are many additional things the Al Roker Today Show Book Club selection, you can do to prevent the spread. Family members should wash School Library Journal Best Books of 2010 selectheir hands with soap and hot water regularly, especially after coughing or sneezing and before eating. If you do need to cough or sneeze, remember to cover your nose and mouth and to throw away soiled tissues.

A final precaution is to avoid sharing drink glasses or utensils.

Even after following each of these precautions, there is a chance you can still get the flu. A few common symptoms are a sore throat and cough, a runny or stuffy nose, headache, fatigue, vomiting, and fever (although, please note that not all flu sufferers will have a fever).

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Main Street Books will offer books for sale at the event. Families are welcome. Register for this and other programs at www.youranswerplace.org under the Program and Events tab.

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Winfield High School Student Megan Farrah was awarded the Dean’s Award for Achievement in the Creative Arts from the University of Missouri-St. Louis on October 6, 2011. She was nominated for this award based on her excellence in music performance, leadership, and academics. Megan received a $1,000 renewable scholarship to UMSL. Photo courtesy Winfield Schools

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Waste Tire Collection Waste Tire Collection will be available for Lincoln County Residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5 at the Lincoln County Highway Department, 219 Hwy H in Troy, Mo. Proof of Residency (such as a driver’s license) will be required, and tires must be dry, free of debris and off the rim.

Absolutely no tires from commercial operations are permitted.

Please call 636.528.7112 for more information. This waste tire collection is sponsored by East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Lincoln County.

Downtown Pumpkin Festival The Downtown Pumpkin Festival is held annually the last Saturday in October and is sponsored by the Troy Downtown Business Association.

This fall event features crafts, food vendors, costume contests, games and must more.

There will be a Scarecrow Contest sponsored by the Troy Historic Downtown Business Association. To register, submit your name, address and phone number to Karen Poetz at #1 Eagles Wing Drive, Wright City, MO 63390 Attn: Scarecrow Contest. There is an entry fee of $10, and winners will take home cash.

There will also be Pumpkin Carving Contest for all ages and a Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded and winners must be present to win. The categories are Most Original Scary Costume and Most Original Character in each age group.

For more information, please contact Karen Poetz at 636.299.2944 or Nick Poetz at 636.262.1130 or 636.462.4444.

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Wentzville Middle School Apparel Sale The Francis Howell North Knightline dance team is sponsoring an official Nike apparel sale, includStudents Collect More Than ing Cardinals, Mizzou and other collegiate wear. All items priced at 50 percent off retail. Start Christ6,000 Books for Joplin Students mas shopping early with huge savings at Francis Howell North High School, 2549 Hackmann Rd., St. Students at Wentzville Middle School (WMS) have collected over 6,000 books to benefit students in the Joplin School District.

Members of the WMS National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) began collecting for the effort in June and loaded the books on a truck headed for Joplin on Tuesday, October 11. Jacob Hood, an eighth grader at WMS, collected 3,000 books alone for the drive! He called on neighbors, family and friends to collect the new and used books.

“Because of the disaster left by the tornado, we knew that (Joplin students) had lost so much and would need everything from dictionaries to children’s books,” Jacob said. “We really wanted to help.”

The city of Joplin, Missouri was devastated by a tornado that struck the town on May 22, killing 162 people and leaving thousands homeless. Joplin High School and eight other school district buildings sustained damage. Wentzville Middle School’s NJHS Advisor Sara St. Clair said when she was cleaning out closets and book shelves at the end of the school year, she realized her own family had many books they were not using, and the Joplin tragedy was fresh in her mind. She suggested the book drive to her NJHS officers who then ran with the idea. St. Clair said collecting the books was the easy part.

“The most difficult thing for us was to figure out exactly how to transport them down to Joplin,” St. Clair said.

When word spread that St. Clair and her husband were planning to spend their own money to rent a moving truck and transport the books, volunteers stepped in to help. Cyndy Schwab is the grandmother of an NJHS student at the middle school as well as President of the O’Fallon Optimist Club.

At her request, the Optimist Club donated $150 in fuel costs and provided a driver to take the books to Joplin. In addition, the WMS PTA offered $350 to help offset the cost of renting the truck. St. Clair said countless people have come forward to assist in the effort to provide these books for Joplin schools.

“I’m so proud of our students and hope they find joy in helping others, even if they are hundreds of miles away,” she said.

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The sale runs from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 17; from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 18; from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 20 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 21. All items for sale are located in the FHN cafeteria. Major credit cards are accepted. For more information, please call Brenda at 636.288.2443.

St. Dominic High School Open House St. Dominic High School will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 6.

The event is open to all students in grades 6 through 8 who are interested in learning more about St. Dominic High School. Information will be available on curriculum options, student activities, financial aid, admission procedures, and more! For more information or questions regarding this event, please contact the Admissions Office at 636.240.8303 ext. 149 or email jlorkowski@stdominichs.org.

High School Students May Earn Scholarships from Legion Program Judge Duane Benton, chair of the American Legion State Oratorical Commission, has invited all high school and home schooled students (grades 9-12) in Missouri to compete for scholarships in the annual Oratorical contest sponsored by The American Legion, Department of Missouri, Inc. “Last year, a Chesterfield student, Anisha Gururaj, began at the local contest, and eventually won the national contest,” Benton said. “She earned over $20,000 in scholarships for her college education from the Legion.”

Gururaj is now attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass.

According to Benton, the purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution, the ability to think and speak clearly and critically, and the acceptance of duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American Citizenship. The contest appears in the Advisory List of Contests and Activities of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

The National Forensic League -the high-school honor society for speech and debate -- is a partner with the Legion program.

Each school may select one

student to compete. The deadline for selection is November 30. Schools, including home schools, may submit their selections at www.missourilegion.org/default_013.htm.

The high-school winner progresses from local contests to the state contest. The final four students in Missouri receive scholarships of $2,000, $1,800, $1,600, and $1,400, respectively. The state champion participates in the National Finals in Indianapolis, Ind. receiving scholarships of $1,500 for each round completed. The top three National orators earn scholarship awards of $18,000, $16,000, and $14,000. Several colleges (including Lindenwood University in St. Charles) give additional scholarships to students who participate in the Oratorical Contest.

For further information about the Oratorical contest and other American Legion programs, call 800.846.9023. All details on the Oratorical program are available at www.missourilegion.org/ oratorical%20program%2011.pdf.

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Recent Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings

Brad and Debbie Keller were joined by St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Aldermen Tommy Roberts, Alderman Don Aytes, and members of the St. Peters Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors as they celebrated the Ribbon Cutting at their new location, 3346 Mid Rivers Mall Drive (next to Vista Grande). Brad and his staff are the proud recipients of dozens of awards and recognition for insurance service to his clients. Brad has been an agent with American Family for over 25 years. BRAD KELLER AGENCY 3346 MID RIVERS MALL DRIVE, ST. PETERS, MO 636-441-1222.

Dr. Graeme Mindel celebrated the grand opening of Advanced Dialysis Services with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 13. Joining Dr. Mindel were clients, employees, and Ambassadors of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. Advanced Dialysis Services is located at 2655 Muegge Road in St. Charles, and provides in-center hemodialysis as well as home hemodialysis options for patients with end stage renal disease. For more information on Advanced Dialysis Services, or to schedule a personal tour, please call 636.447.2490.

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

Greg Younger Achieves Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services Status

Joe Aiello and son Joe, along with Cottleville Mayor Don Yarber, members of the Cottleville Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce, City Administrator and Chief of Police Scott Lewis, City Treasure Amy Lewis, Attorney Wayne Schoeneberg, and others celebrated the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new construction of The Tinderbox. Currently at 7766 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. The new location will be 5286 Hwy N, just one-half mile west of Mid Rivers Mall Dr. The Tinderbox is a cigar lover’s paradise. At the new building Joe will have a heated patio, Bocce Ball, and a full liquor license. Watch for our Grand Opening. Joe can be reached at 636.441.0994.

Attorneys Dorothy Smith and Gretta Daiber proudly cut the ribbon to celebrate the Grand Opening of Smith and Daiber Law Firm. Whether facing a disabling injury, a Social Security claim, or the need to plan for your future, they are committed to resolving and analyzing your legal issues in the most cost effective and zealous manner. Smith and Daiber provides FREE consultation and serves clients throughout St Charles, St. Louis, Lincoln, Warren, Jefferson and Franklin Counties. In attendance for the celebration were family, friends, Mayor Pam Fogarty and representatives of the Lake Saint Louis Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce. Smith and Daiber Law Firm is located in Dardenne Prairie at 1646 Bryan Road. To find out more please visit www.smithdaiberlaw.com or call 636.294.6170.

Greg Younger, CRPC® has become an Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services® advisor based on the success of his financial services practice in 2010. Younger, with an office in St. Peters, Mo., is one of approximately 20 percent of the 10,000 Ameriprise financial advisors to achieve this status.

Mr. Younger’s office is located at 300 First Executive Ave., Ste. D, St. Peters, MO. He can be reached at 636.405.5004 or via www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ gregory.d.younger/profile.

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West Community to Serve as a Drop-off Site for Warner’s Warm-up Coat Drive West Community Credit Union is once again making it easy to participate in the Warner’s Warm-up coat drive this year by serving as a convenient drop-off site.

Please help provide some much needed warmth to our neighbors in need this winter. Donate new or gently worn coats at West Community’s O’Fallon branch located at 4161 Highway K between November 1 and 14 during normal lobby hours. By doing so, you’ll improve the lives of those that need it most throughout the area.

Warner’s Warm-up has supplied coats to underprivileged families throughout the St. Louis community for 11 years. The drive was established by the family of former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner.

1st Financial Federal Credit Union Recognized as 2011 Best in Business for Value (Financial Institution) 1st Financial Federal Credit Union located in St. Charles, Wentzville, Hazelwood, and Downtown St. Louis was recently honored by Small Business Monthly of Greater St. Louis as a Best in Business recipient for the category of Best in Value.

Readers of Small Business Monthly nominated their top picks for local businesses who do quality work at fair prices. 1st Financial Federal Credit Union was one of only two financial institutions to be recognized as Best in Value out of 25 local businesses.

According to Frank Nelson, president and CEO of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, “We are honored to be named as the people’s choice for Best in Value; however, the greatest award is being able to continue our credit union philosophy of people helping people in our community. As a credit union, our mission is to help people

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make the most of their money. We feel strongly that services such as free checking with free debit cards should be a standard for all consumers.”

1st Financial is a member owned full-service financial institution dedicated to helping members achieve their financial dreams. In addition to providing excellent member service, 1st Financial strives to offer the most cutting-edge financial products and the best overall value in banking to be The Better Way to Bank.

Morning Star Church Welcomes New Executive Pastor Morning Star Church is pleased to announce and welcome Alan Bugg as their new Executive Pastor of Operations.

Before joining the team at Morning Star Church, Bugg served as the Executive Pastor at a church in Fort Wayne, Ind. Bugg was called to ministry out of the banking industry where he served as President and CEO of Southern Illinois Bank and Holding Company for several years. Alan has both ministry and business education; holding degrees in Biblical Studies, Business Management and Professional Masters of Banking.

“Alan’s mix of both ministry and business experience will be a tremendous asset to Morning Star Church,” said Lead Pastor Mike Schreiner. “We are so blessed to have him on board.”

Alan Bugg and his wife, Tammy, have three beautiful children; Ashley who is a teacher in Memphis, Tenn,; Hannah who recently graduated college as a Physical Therapy Assistant; and David, who recently graduated high school and is enrolling in a local college.

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Santa’s North Pole Dash Jingle all the way in Santa’s North Pole Dash and Children Snowman Shuffle! The first annual event, hosted by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, December 10 in historic St. Charles.

The 5K race is $30, and $35 if registered after October 31. No race-day registrations will be accepted. The deadline to register for the race is November 23. The 1-mile walk is $25, and $30 after October 31. The quarter-mile kids run is $15. The awards ceremony will be held in Berthold Square (on Main Street next to Lewis & Clark Restaurant) following the race. The awards are medals that may be used as a Christmas ornament.

Awards will be given in the following categories: Children ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11; adult age groups and overall men and women.

Santa's North Pole Dash and Children's Snowman Shuffle is a fundraiser for the St. Charles Chamber.

Money raised will be used to help support the organi-

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zation’s operations.

The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis will collect toys on race day for the Toys for Tots campaign. Runners and the public at large are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to Toys for Tots. All kids deserve to receive a gift from Santa.

There’s more to Santa’s North Pole Dash than just the race. Runners are invited to some post-race fun with the purchase of the Holiday Spirits bracelet. The bracelet is $10 ($30 for the bracelet and the Santa outfit – a long-sleeved moisture-wicking Santa shirt, a hat, and a beard). Purchase a Holiday Spirit bracelet and enjoy three complimentary beverages. Bracelets may be used for select alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at participating pubs and restaurants. Participating businesses will be required to verify age/ ID when redeeming tabs.

St. Charles Chamber volunteers are visiting local member retail shops and restaurants to encourage specials for anyone wearing a Santa costume on December 10.

Establishments will be listed in a brochure and will be encouraged to post a sign provided by the Chamber stating “Santa Shops Here.” This will be a one-day event on the day of the race only.

Following the race, Christmas Traditions characters will roam Main Street. This is your chance to get your picture taken with Scrooge, the Sugar Plum Fairy, or any of the other characters.

There are only 1500 costumes available, so register today by visiting www.stcharleschamber.org/santadash.

The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c) 6 nonprofit organization whose mission is: To represent, support, and promote our members by educating, communicating, and fostering opportunities for the economic prosperity of business; fostering member relationships by providing networking opportunities; and advocating for the betterment of our community.

ST. CHARLES CITY SHOPPING & DINING GUIDE

(F - denotes Frenchtown & North St. Charles businesses)

Look for these Advertisers in this Section • Shopping •

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Alice’s Tea Room/ Through the Looking Glass, 329 S. Main Amazing Hair Design, 116 First Capitol Amish Peddler, 915 S. Main Antiques & Oak, 319 N. Main Atelier Rouge, 1001 S. Main Barton Brothers Antiques, 820 N. 2nd St. (F) The Bling Boutique, 508 S. Main Bliss Eleven Photography, 107 N. Main Boone’s Lick Trail Inn, 1000 S. Main Boone’s Lick Trail Cottage, 1014 S. Main Boone’s Colonial Inn & Market, 322 S. Main Buse’s Flower & Gift Shop, 333 First Capitol Dr. Canine Cookies & Cream, 822 S. Main Carol’s Treasure, 719 S. Main Centuries Past Antiques, 119 S.Main Cobblestone, 803 S. Main The Conservatory, 1001 S. Main Country House, 917 S. Main Country Inns & Suites, 1190 S. Main The Dance Closet, 220 N. Main Deb’s Gifts & More, 423 S. Main Designer Like, 415 S. Main diOlivas Oil & Vinegar, 617 S. Main diy style Boutique, 806 N. 2nd St. (F) Dorsey’s Corner Stone, 1328 N. 2nd St. (F)

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Enchantments, 809 S. Main The Enchanted Attic, 304 S. Main The English Shop, 703 S. Main European Accent, 426 S. Main Finishing Touches by Charlotte, 8 25 S. Main The Flower Petaler, 620 S. Main Figuero’s Expresso Bar, 524 S. Main First Capitol Trading, 207 S. Main Foundry Arts Centre, 520 N. Main Framations, 218 N. Main Fran’s, 427 S. Main French Connection Antiques, 826 N. 2nd St. (F) Frenchtown Antique Mall, 1513 N. 2nd St. (F) Frenchtown Museum, 1121 N. 2nd St. (F) Friperie, 610 S. Main Gene’s Shoes, 126 N. Main Gift Nook, 413 S. Main Goellner Printing, 301 S. Main George Denninger Art Gallery, 115 N. Main The Glass Workbench, 318 S. Main The Grand Opera House, 311 N. Main Grandma’s Cookies, 401 S. Main Great American Diving Co., 401 N. Main Halo Candle Company, 600 S. Main Haviland Museum, 625 S. Main Heritage Place Fine Antiques & More,

• Shopping • 600 & 604 S. Main Hide & Chic, 205 N. Main Hobbit’s Hole Antiques, 1019 S. Main Holiday House, 612 S. Main Homestead, 401 S. Main I Am What I Am, 107 N. Main It Boutique & More, 125 N. Main Jake’s On Main, 136 S. Main Jansens Clocks, 608 S. Main John Dengler Tobacconists, 700 S. Main JOYS by Austin Warren Design_, 600 S. Main Knit & Caboodle, 330 S. Main La Gallerie, 812 S. Main LaRoserie, 700 S. Main Laura’s La Petite, 709 S. Main Lauree’s, 611 S. 5th St. (F) Laurence Florist, 1322 N. 2nd St. (F) Lewis & Clark Boat House, 1050 Riverside Dr. Lillians, 112 S. Main Little Hills Cottage, 335 S. Main Little Hills Winery, 501 S. Main Loyllitops, 902 S. Main Main Street Books, 307 S. Main Main Street Gym, 334 N. Main Main Street Marketplace, 708 S. Main Main Street Salon, 116 S. Main

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Main Street Wine Cellar, 721 S. Main Maison Rive, 603 S. Main Make It Meaningful Gifts, 407 B S. Main Master’s Pieces, 816 S. Main Mattie’s Heritage Antiques, 1417 N. 2nd St. (F) Mattress Mega Center, 2200 N. 3rd (F) Memories in the Attic, 328 S. Main Mes Bon Amis Salon, 315 N. Main Metro Salon, 136 S. Main Momentum Cycles, 104 S. Main Moss, 424 S. Main My Handyworks, 205 S. Main Native Traditions Gallery, 310 S. Main Nic Nac Stop, 525 S. Main Noels World, 19 Pike Street Ooh, La La, 340 S. Main Ooh La La Baby Shoppe, 519 S. Main Olde Town Spice Shoppe, 334 S. Main Patches, Etc. Quilt Shop, 337 S. Main Performing Arts Centre, 226 N. Main Plank Road Pottery, 906 S. Main Poor Man’s Art Gallery, 506 S. Main The Popcorn Shoppe & Corner Candy, 409 S. Main Priscilla’s Gift & Bridal, 419 S. Main Provenance Soapworks, 523 S. Main

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Remington’s, 302 N. Main Riverside Sweets, 416 S. Main Rock Paper Scissors, 833 S. Main Sage Books, 1128 N. 2nd St. (F) Savvy Settings, 412 Booneslick Rd. Scentchips, 904 N. Main Schmang’s on Main, 814 S. Main Second Street Beads, 815 N. 2nd St. (F) Seve’s Boutique, 201 S. Main Silks & Treasures, 319 S. Main Silver City/Lewis & Clark Jewelers, 724 S. Main Steel Shop Tennis Club, 900 N. Main (F) Stitches, Etc., 341. S. Main String Along With Me, 625 S. Main Studio 524, 524 S. Main Thistle & Clover, 407 S. Main Thro’s - Michelle’s Clothing, 229 N. Main Through The Looking Glass, 329 S. Main The Tintypery, 510 S. Main Used Jewelry Buyer, 122 N. Main Vintage Resale & More, 1218 2nd St. (F) Walters Jewelry, 230 N. Main Wedding Gallery, 801 N. 2nd St. (F) White Traditions Bridal House 827 N. Second Street (F)

To Frenchtown and North St. Charles City Businesses

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2nd Street Bike Stop, 1325 N. 2nd (F) Baha Rock Club, 305 N. Main Banquet Center of the Little Hills, 111 Transit St. (F) Beef Eaters Restaurant, 111 Transit St. (F) Big A’s On The Riverfront, 308 N. Main Braddens, 515 S. Main City Club, 300 S. Main Cobblestones Restaurant, 140 N. Main

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Decarlo’s On the Rocks, 335 N. Main Frankie Tocco’s Pizzeria, 108 S. Main Garden Cafe Ala Fleur, 524 S. Main Ham’s Deli, 105 N. Main J. Noto Fine Italian Confections, 336 S. Main Lewis & Clark’s Restaurant, 217 S. Main Little Hills Restaurant, 501 S. Main Lloyd & Harry’s Bar & Grill, 208 N. Main

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Llwelyn’s Pub, 100 N. Main Magpie Cafe, 903 S. Main Main Street Bistro, 212 N. Main Mother-In-Law House, 500 S. Main Muddy Waters on Main, 143 N. Main Old Mill Stream Inn, 912 S. Main The Popcorn Shoppe & Corner Candy, 409 S. Main Picasso’s Coffee, 101 N. Main

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Quintessential Rest. & Night Club, 149 N. Main R.T. Weilers Food & Spirits, 201 N. Main River Bluff Cafe (Heart of St Charles Banquet Center), 1410 S. 5th Street Rumple’s Pub, 221 N. Main Sky Lounge Bar & Grill, 311 N. Main Talayna’s World Class Pizza, 340 N. Main Tony’s on Main Street, 132-136 N. Main

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Trailhead Brewing Co., 921 S. Riverside Tuners Restaurant & Bar, 130 S. Main Uncle Joe’s Bat & Grill, 204 N. Main Undertow, 142 N. Main The Vine, 325 S. Main Vivian’s Vineyards, 1409 N. Second St.

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Calendar of Events Quilt National 2011 Through November 4 at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, St. Charles. This is a juried exhibit dedicated to showcasing artists whose fiber work deviated from the traditional definitions of "quilt.” $5. Info: foundryartcentre.org.

Halloween Spooktacular October 30 at Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park on Randolph Street. Friendly ghosts, howling goblins and YOU are invited to be guests at the Free Halloween Party sponsored by St. Charles Parks Department.

For ages 3-12 years and their families from 6-8pm on Sunday, October 30. The Boys & Girls Club will offer a Haunted House that evening at their club in Blanchette Park. Info: stcharlesparks.com Trick or Treat on Main October 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at various businesses along Main Street. For costumed children ages 12 and younger.

Halloween Children’s Theatre October 31 on the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park. Immediately following Trick or Treat on Main (around 5:15pm), free event. After the children Trick or Treat on Main head down to Frontier Park for a 30-minute production of "Hero's Journey to Save Halloween".

Follow the tale of Storyteller, as she relies on the guidance and direction of the audience, to tell the tale of Hero and how he saved Halloween. Storyteller, and the audience, must get Hero to follow the classic structure found in most literature of a path all heroes must take to be successful. Along the way, this madcap, manic comedy illustrates character lessons in friendship, integrity, and personal responsibility.

A Fall Festival of Trivia November 5 at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, 601 North Fourth Street, St. Charles. Sponsored by Miles Against Melanoma. $160 for table of 8 adults includes trivia, beer, soda and light snacks. Register at 636.294.3474.

Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 at 11 a.m., St. Charles County Courthouse on North Second Street.

Rendezvous in St. Charles Concert Series November 13 features Dr. Mason’s Aeolian Minstrels. Free, but first come, first served. 7:30 p.m. at Boone’s Colonial Inn, 322 South Main. Info: rendezvousinstcharles.com/concerts.

Christmas Traditions November 25 – December 24 in Historic St. Charles.

Join us for this Holiday Celebration with Santas, carolers, white lights and greenery along Historic Main Street. Check website for details at stcharleschristmas. com.

Trains on Main November 25 – December 24 at the North Main Train Station, 222 North Main in St. Charles. Train lay-out depicts a Victorian winter scene, Circus scene, Katy coal train, Union Pacific Big Boy, Polar Express and much more. Admission $2 adults / 3-12 years $1.

Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m.

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Courageous Story of WWII Vet Some books are so unforgettable that they become part of you – like old friends. It’s magical when that happens, and a true gift to the reader.

“Unbroken, A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption” is such a book.

The idea for this true story materialized when author Laura Hillenbrand was finishing “Seabiscuit: An American Legend,” a bestseller that caught the public by storm and remains a favorite of many.

“I felt certain that I would never again find a subject that fascinated me as did the Depression-era racehorse and the team of men who campaigned him,” Hillenbrand writes. “When I had my first conversation with Louie Zamperini, I changed my mind.”

In some 75 interviews with Zamperini, and years of extensive research, Hillenbrand has captured the spirit of the still-vibrant 92-year-old veteran. During World War II, Zamperini survived 40-plus days lost at sea, clinging to life on a raft, after his plane crashed on a search mission in the Pacific.

Starving and near death, Zamperini and the plane’s pilot, Allen Phillips, battled sharks, weathered a typhoon, and strafing from a Japanese plane before being plucked out of the sea by the enemy.

For the remainder of the war, the once-Olympic hopeful, endured incredible mistreatment as a prisoner of war. For reasons unknown to him, Zamperini became the personal whipping boy of “Bird,” a cruel, manipulative Japanese officer who beat and humiliated him without mercy. After the war, the memory of “Bird” continued to haunt Zamperini, who eventually was able to make peace with his wartime experiences.

There aren’t enough superlatives available to laud this amazing book; Hillenbrand’s story is flawless and is sure to capture the hearts of readers around the world, just as it has mine.

Free Nature Journaling Workshops Take Place at the Old Courthouse “Doodling, sketching and fun” is on the agenda for these free workshops. Using paintings of national parks on display at the Old Courthouse and objects from nature, participants will learn how to gather visual information and create their own nature journal. Observation and recording of information, not artistic skill is what is important in creating these journals. After the workshop, participants will leave with a better understanding, awareness, and enjoyment of nature around them. Naturalist Pat BurrellStandley will lead the workshops. She is a volunteer for Missouri Department of Conservation and the program at the park is presented in partnership with MDC. The workshops will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 5, and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 6. These free programs are offered in conjunction with the Paint the Parks exhibit currently on display at the Old Courthouse. Reservations are required. Call 314.655.1615.

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“Footloose” In 1984, a little film called “Footloose” snuck onto movie screens, capitalizing on the 1980’s dance movie craze and, in the process, turned Kevin Bacon a pop culture icon.

Twenty-seven years later, “Footloose” has been updated for a new generation, complete with shots of kids breaking and crunking to modern music. Unfortunately, director Craig Brewer brings nothing new to a film that is little more than a shot-for-shot remake of the original.

Brewer does, however, open the story with the tragic traffic accident that claimed the lives of five high school students. The original film only spoke of this incident in the past tense, but Brewer includes it in extremely graphic detail.

Kenny Wormald takes over the role of Ren MacCormack, the big city kid who comes to live with relatives in Bomont.

Ren thinks the laws against public dancing and loud music are a joke, but he learns the hard truth soon enough.

Ren also runs afoul of Ariel Moore (Julianne Hough), the pretty and rebellious preacher’s daughter. Like her 1980’s

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predecessor, this Ariel plays high school games, using Ren to make her older boyfriend jealous and drive her daddy crazy.

Wormald and Hough certainly have the moves and the skills, but this “Footloose” is a bad idea from start to finish. If you are going to remake a movie, go for broke and really do a remake instead of using the original film as a blueprint.

Director Brewer thinks he can sell the film by including the VW bug from the original as well as Kevin Bacon’s outrageous prom outfit from 1984. Wormald even recreates Bacon’s “I’m so mad at the world that I am going to drive to a warehouse and dance” segment with extremely comic results.

In many ways, the “Footloose” remake also is a slap in the face to the memory of the late Chris Penn, the character actor who originated the role of good-hearted Willard. Penn had some of the best lines in the original, but his successor, Miles Teller, is just a skinny shadow of Penn’s original performance.

Dennis Quaid also has a tough time filling the starched collar of Reverend Shaw Moore, the fire and brimstone preacher created by John Lithgow.

Quaid’s preacher man doesn’t quite bring the same spirit and fire that Lithgow did.

Overall, the effort to recreate “Footloose” is like trying to duplicate the recipe of a master chef. The final dish may look close to the original, but the taste is way off base.

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Editorial

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“Over the Fence” Lady Luck Sneezed My young friend, John B., was a great high-tech locksmith. In fact, he was so good he had few peers. I doubt I’ve ever seen another human being with so much mechanical talent and as good with his hands as John.

I often teased him about being my adopted brat since I’m old enough to be his father. We had become friends years before and he sometimes called for advice about this and that. John was a worrywart and was often bothered by the usual pettiness and infighting we all find in our jobs at times. Some of his associates were extremely jealous of John because he was better and faster at his job. Poor management probably added to it. He worked for the St. Louis City School District at the time.

I eventually growled, “Quit and go get a real job if you really hate working there that much.” He finally took my blunt advice and was immediately hired by a private company. He did well.

His wife and two daughters are delightful, loving people and this little family is what living in America is supposed to be all about.

On John‘s 40th birthday, he was hospitalized for a burst brain aneurism. One of the best brain surgeons around repaired it and his family apprehensively waited for him to awake from a coma…if ever. A month later, he finally did.

He had lost some memory and had a few other side effects but he was alive. He was considered a miracle by hospital personnel.

Over time and much therapy, John recovered enough to return to work. The company was glad to have him back, although the usual liability made them nervous. The part of John’s skull that was removed for surgical access was

healing slowly as they do in these cases, or so I’m told. It made me nervous, too.

A few months later John leaned down to pick up some gear on a dock. While bent over, he suddenly blacked out. He fell on the same side of his head where that portion of his skull was slowly healing. After more hospital treatment, it was determined John will never again be able to work, drive a car or do much of anything. The risk of another blackout is too great. We’re told there is nothing to be done. The brain is still one of Mother Nature’s greatest mysteries.

His health insurance has finally run out. His parents forked over heavy cash for another month even though they can’t really afford it. His wife is a parochial school teacher and his 16 year-old daughter is working after school.

They’re trying desperately to hang on to their small house in St. Charles.

The red tape and hassle in dealing with Social Security in these matters is intensely exasperating. They seem to think John could work in a fast food flipping hamburgers. Yet his doctors advise against John doing anything at all in case of another blackout and a subsequent fall. Since they advise against allowing him to drive, he can’t even get to a job much less work. Considering the liability, it’s doubtful that an employer would hire him anyway.

Whenever I hear someone complaining about health care for the masses or the fact that everyone wants it but nobody wants to pay for it, I think of John and his loving family. He was like many other working folks…until lady luck turned her head and sneezed.

“Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fates.” J. K. Rowling, 2008

Motorists Should be Alert for Deer Near Roadways Fall landscape changes and the rutting season prompt increased deer activity.

By Bill Graham, MDC

White-tailed deer are on the move as autumn progresses, and that includes crossing highways. Drivers can take steps to reduce the chances of deer-vehicle accidents.

Deer encounters near roads increase in late October

because the cooler weather makes them more active and there is disturbance in their regular haunts as farmers harvest crops, said Joe DeBold, urban wildlife biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). He added that as autumn foliage falls to the ground, deer are prompted to look for new hiding places.

“Then the peak season for deer movement usually occurs around the first three weeks of November during the rut, or breeding season,” DeBold said. “These changes increase the chances that deer may dart in front of moving vehicles.”

He noted that deer are most active during evening, dusk and dawn hours.

“Drivers should be alert, slow down and drive cautiously,” DeBold said, “especially when driving through wooded or rural areas. Keep an eye on the shoulders, ditches and field edges. Often deer can be seen feeding or waiting to cross a road.

Sometimes they try to dart across a road as a vehicle approaches. Be especially alert on roadways posted with deer crossing signs.”

Motorists should use high-beam headlights at night when possible for a wider field of vision. “Watch for deer silhouettes or eyes glowing in the headlights,” he advised. “When one deer is spotted, more are often close behind.”

Slowing down is the best defense. If a deer does dart into the road, avoid panic braking or swerving, which can cause accidents.

Rural areas are not the only place where deer-vehicle strikes occur. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, in 2010, almost one-third of the traffic crashes involving deer happened in urban areas.

“If a vehicle does strike a deer, the motorist should immediately call 911 and report any injuries and the location of the accident,” DeBold said. “If the deer is still alive, the driver should wait for law enforcement personnel to arrive at the scene.”

He added that any motorist wanting to keep the meat, hide or antlers from a deer killed on the highway must contact a conservation agent in the county where the accident occurred and request a disposition form before taking the deer into possession.

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Editorial

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Raise a hero during Red Ribbon Week This week is Red Ribbon Week across the country. I’m not sure what the middle schools and high schools do to drive the point home, but our kids are 16, 17 and 18…

Red Ribbon Week and its message are more important than ever. Elementary schools, thankfully, planted the drug-free lifestyle early. I’ll never forget Michael’s first experience with Red Ribbon Week. He was 7 years old, and talked of nothing else at the dinner table. That night, he whispered from his bedroom.

“Mommy I forgot!”

“Forgot what, sweetie?”

“We have to wear wed (red to those of you who haven’t had the Elmer Fudd experience) to school tomorrow. It’s wed wibbon week!” he exclaimed.

I feigned ignorance.

“What is red ribbon week?” I asked Christopher, a year older (and wiser according to him), sat up in bed. (He’s real good at faking sleep…this time I caught him.)

“That’s where we say no to drugs and beerd,” he proudly recited.

Beerd? What the heck was beerd? Oh! Beer. He meant

beer.

“We have to write our name on a pledge and promise not to take drugs or … or, what else Michael?”

“Alcohol!” shrieked Michael.

To put their minds at ease, I found two red sweatshirts and laid them out on their dressers for the next day.

Satisfied, the boys chatted for a few more minutes about Red Ribbon Week and then fell off to sleep.

As I laid down that night, I said a little prayer that my children would carry this very same attitude throughout their adolescent and adult lives. It’s going to take more than signing a pledge sheet and wearing red, I know, but this is a good start. My husband, Jim, and I are excellent role models in this department. I’m not saying we led perfect teenage lives, but we have always been drug free.

I wonder what other positive figures will be around when our children look to emulate?

Hero worshiping. We all do it, and consciously or not, we pass it on to our children. Personally, I’d follow Bobby Bowden (former head football coach of the Florida State Seminoles) just about anywhere. A word of caution, though. Sports idols seem to fall from grace

quicker than they rise to fame. But hold on, sports fans, we’re not the only ones who are being let down by these so-called heroes.

Then there are entertainers. Singers who allegedly shoot people and somehow manage to escape jail time, teen idols who flaunt every inch of skin whenever a camera appears, and actors who cannot control their tempers or drug habits – they are in the news and on posters in our children’s rooms.

Political hero-worshippers have seen their fair share of heartache, too. In our house, Red Ribbon Week took precedence over that other holiday in October (no, I’m not talking about Columbus Day). The candy might last for a week (not even that long if I go off my diet!), but the lessons learned and values passed on during Red Ribbon Week can, with persistence, last a lifetime. And as far as heroes go, I’d rather raise one than worship someone else’s definition of the word.

Recipe: (Family Features) Vampires Invade! It’s fright night! Vampire-themed goodies cast a spooky spell on ghoulish guests this Halloween. To charm your gathering long past dawn, entertaining experts from Wilton recommend serving an array of lip-smacking snacks and a sip of “blood red” Strawberry Cooler. These supernatural recipe sensations are sure to summon vampires of all ages to enjoy your devilishly delicious treats ... and maybe a few tricks.

Vicious-Delicious Vampire Cake: Makes about 16 servings - Pound Cake (recipe available at www.wilton.com) - Dimensions 3-D Skull Pan - Buttercream icing - Black Icing Color - Red Sparkle Gel - Black string licorice 1. Prepare pound cake in Skull Pan following recipe instructions. Cool completely. Assemble skull halves, attaching with icing, on cake board or serving plate.

2. Tint small amount of icing black with icing color.

Tint remainder of icing gray with small amount of black icing color.

3. Fill in indented mouth and eye area with black icing; smooth with finger dipped in cornstarch.

Build up cheeks and nose with gray tinted icing.

Cover skull with tip 18 gray stars. Add tip 8 black outline eyebrows. Pipe tip 5 white teeth, fangs and eye highlights. Add red Sparkle Gel lips. Insert licorice for hair.

Vampire Fang Cookies: Makes about 2 dozen cookies - Roll-Out Cookie Dough (recipe available at www. wilton.com) - Lips Comfort-Grip Cutter - Royal icing - Black Icing Color - Red Icing Color - White spice drops - Granulated sugar - White candy-coated gum pieces - Red Sparkle Gel 1. Prepare and roll out cookie dough. Cut cookies using Lips Comfort-Grip Cutter. Bake and cool.

2. Tint royal icing black and red. Use tip 8 and outline lips with red royal icing; fill in with tip 3 black icing; pat smooth with finger dipped in cornstarch.

Roll out spice drops on surface sprinkled with granulated sugar; cut into triangles for fangs. Arrange gum “teeth” and spice drop fangs. Overpipe red lips with red Sparkle Gel. Fright Nite Cupcakes: Each serves 1 - Favorite cupcake recipe or mix - Buttercream icing - Knife Royal Icing Decorations - Red Decorating Gel 1. Bake favorite cupcakes in Halloween baking cups. Cool completely. Spatula ice cupcake top. Insert knife icing decoration; add red decorating gel.

Vampire’s Bite Cupcakes: Each serves 1 - Favorite cupcake recipe or mix - Take A Bite Mark baking cups

- Buttercream icing - Red Decorating Gel - Red Colored Sugar 1. Bake favorite cupcakes in Take A Bite Mark baking cups. Cool completely. Pipe tip 22 white buttercream swirl on cupcake top. Add red decorating gel to cut area on baking cup. Sprinkle with red colored sugar.

Freaky Fingers Strawberry Cooler: Make about 6-1/2 cups - 1 package (16 ounces) frozen strawberries with no sugar added, thawed but still cool - 1 package (.14 ounce) unsweetened strawberry soft drink mix - 4 cups water - 1-1/2 cups lemon-lime soda - 1/3 cup granulated sugar Freaky Fingers Candy Straws (see below) 1. In the bowl of food processor, pulse frozen strawberries until completely pureed. Strain strawberries to remove seeds.

2. In large pitcher, combine strawberry puree, soft drink mix, water, lemon-lime soda and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour into glasses; add ice, if desired, and Freaky Fingers Candy Straws. To drink, bite end from finger candy and sip.

Freaky Fingers Candy Straws: Makes 6 fingers per mold - White Candy Melts - Skeleton Fingers Pretzel Mold - Drinking straws 1. Melt Candy Melts following package instructions; pour into Skeleton Fingers Mold. Insert drinking straw where pretzel fits in mold; rotate straw to cover with melted candy. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Remove from mold.

Werewolves Are on the Prowl! To raise a few hairs at your Halloween bash, add a collection of werewolf treats that are sure to satisfy your hungry pack. Party guests will be digging their fangs into Wickedly Wonderful Werewolf Pops and Werewolf Furry Finger Cookies. So bring your appetite because the Wilton Test Kitchen has baked up a cauldron of confections for this spooky season ... take a bite.

Wickedly Wonderful Werewolf Pops: Makes about 8 pops - Round Cookie Pop Pan - 2 tablespoons margarine or butter - 2 cups miniature marshmallows - 3 cups crisp chocolate-coated rice cereal - 8 8-inch Cookie Sticks - Dark Cocoa Candy Melts - Yellow Candy Melts - Brown candy-coated chocolates - Candy corn 1. Spray Round Cookie Pop Pan and spatula or wooden spoon with vegetable pan spray.

2. In large microwave-safe bowl, melt margarine and marshmallows together; stir to combine. Add cereal; stir until well coated. Press into prepared pan, leaving top edge uneven. Insert Cookie Sticks.

Let cool; remove from pan. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture, reheating mixture in microwave if needed to make it easier to work with. Reserve any

leftover cereal.

3. With knife, cut dark cocoa Candy Melts into fourths; with melted candy, attach 2 to the top of each pop, pointed side up, for ears. Cut 1/4 off yellow Candy Melts; attach 2 larger pieces with melted candy for eyes. Attach candy-coated chocolate pupils and nose. Cut pointed end from candy corn; attach for teeth with melted candy. Add additional small pieces of cereal mixture for eyebrows. Arrange pops in seasonal container.

Frightfully Fun Werewolf Cake: Makes about 16 servings - Pound Cake (recipe available at www.wilton.com) - 3-D Cuddly Bear Set - White Rolled Fondant - 2 dowel rods - Chocolate Buttercream Icing (recipe available at www.wilton.com) - Rotary Cutter - 2 each Bright Green and Purple Sugar Sheets! Edible Decorating Paper - Piping Gel (optional) - 1 each Bright Yellow, Light Pink, White and Black Sugar Sheets! Edible Decorating Paper - Flaked coconut - Brown and Black Icing Color 1. Bake and cool pound cake recipe in 3-D Cuddly Bear baking pan following pan instructions. Cool completely. Roll two 3 inch x 1-1/4-inch fondant logs; insert dowel rods, leaving 2 inches of dowel rod exposed. Insert into cake for arms.

2. Spatula ice cake and arms with chocolate buttercream icing, building up ears to a point at top of head. With Rotary Cutter, cut two purple shirt shapes and two green pants shapes from Sugar Sheets! Attach to front and back of bear, wrapping around to meet, using piping gel, if desired. Cut out pink triangles for ears, yellow eyes, black circle pupils and nose, black mouth and white triangle fangs; attach.

3. Tint coconut with brown and black icing color; press into icing for fur. Tint small amount of chocolate icing black; add tip 22 pull-out star claws on ends of arms.

Werewolf Furry Finger Cookies: Makes about 3 dozen cookies - Finger Cookie Pan - 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened - 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar - 1 egg - 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) - 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 3 tablespoons cocoa powder - Flaked coconut - Brown Icing Color - Black spice drops 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray Finger Cookie Pan cavities with vegetable pan spray.

2. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg and extracts; mix well. Combine flour, salt and cocoa powder; add to butter mixture. Beat until well blended. Press dough into prepared pan cavities, filling 2/3 full.

3. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light brown around

Clockwise from upper left: Vicious-Delicious Vampire Cake, Freaky Fingers Candy Straws, Freaky Fingers Strawberry Cooler, Fright Nite Cupcakes, Vampire Fang Cookies and Vampire’s Bite Cupcakes

Clockwise from upper left: Wickedly Wonderful Werewolf Pops, Frightfully Fun Werewolf Cake and Werewolf Furry Finger Cookies edges. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn pan over; lightly tap pan to remove cookies. Cool completely on cooling grid.

4. In resealable plastic bag, place coconut with icing color; knead until color is evenly blended. Dry on parchment or waxed paper. Attach in small clumps on cooled cookies with melted candy. Roll

out spice drops on surface sprinkled with granulated sugar; cut into fingernail shapes. Attach to cookies with melted candy.

For additional Halloween ideas and directions for making all your vampire and werewolf goodies, go to www.wilton.com.

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Sports

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Sports You See... With Gary B. World Series Heading Back to St. Louis Ups And Downs Over The Past Week Two St. Louis professional teams headed to the state of Texas Sunday in anticipation of notching victories, neither succeeded. The football Rams (more about them later in this article) and baseball Cardinals on different ends of the spectrum of sports hit a snag in their goals.

After the Cards had a blow out win on Saturday 16-7, they could only muster up two hits Sunday as the Texas Rangers took a 4-0 victory and tied the series 2-2. (This writing went to press Monday morning) One positive point is that the St. Louis area will be guaranteed one maybe two games later this week. ~~~Exciting Lindenwood Women’s Ice Hockey Home-Opener Lady Lions The Lady Lions have gotten off to a rough start in their 2011-2012 transition season. Facing off against many tough competitors, Lindenwood will compete with some of the best teams in their 2012-2013 conference, College Hockey America. Although their first loss came to No. 1 ranked powerhouse Wisconsin, the Lady Lions have been able to gain experience against Robert Morris, Minnesota State-Mankato and Colgate.

The Lindenwood women’s ice hockey team will host future CHA competitor Mercyhurst College in its home opener on October 28 and 29 at the Lindenwood Ice Arena in Wentzville, MO. Game time on Friday is at 7 p.m. and Saturday’s contest is at noon. ~~~Thanks to Matthew Schmack, Graduate Assistant-Sports Information-Linden-

wood University for the article Ram Slide Continues Rams 7 - Cowboys 34 Hopefully this weekend the St. Louis Rams will be able to turn it around in front of their fans with the New Orleans Saints coming to town. The team needs a big shake up to start going in the right direction.

Very few highlights from the game exist but here we go: - RB Steven Jackson tallied a 6-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The play was set-up by a 40-yard run by Jackson on the previous play. The touchdown run is his second of the season and 49th in his career.

- Jackson now has 57 total career touchdowns (49 rushing, 8 receiving). He needs one more touchdown to tie QB Eric Dickerson (58) for fourth on the Ram’s all-time scoring list.

- Jackson also brought in four passes to bring his career total to 339 and put him one catch behind Jack Snow (340) for seventh on the Rams’ all-time career receptions list.

- The turnover marks the Rams’ 12th consecutive game in which St. Louis has recorded at least one takeaway. The fourth-longest active streak in the NFL. - WR Brandon Lloyd made his Rams debut, tallying his first start and hauling in his first catch on a 12-yard pass from Feeley in the first quarter.

NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: October 30: Noon, against the New Orleans Saints November 20: 3:05 p.m., against the Seattle Seahawks November 27: Noon, against the Arizona Cardinals Check the latest news at www.stlouisrams.com ~~~No better time than the present

Season Opens November 11th for St. Louis Curling Club Every four years television viewers around the world are fixed to their screens taking in the most curious sport of the Olympic Winter Games. Local curling fans need not set their DVRs for Sochi 2014 to see their favorite teams sweeping the ice. The St. Louis Curling Club is open for play at the U.S. Ice Sports Complex in Fairview Heights, Ill. Friday nights at 6:45 p.m., beginning November 11, the U.S. Ice Sports Complex and the St. Louis Curling Club will offer lessons in stone throwing (delivery), sweeping and most importantly, how to stay standing

on the ice. Leagues are forming now, but you don’t have to join a team to join in the fun.

“Curling is a very social sport,” said Nancy Rogers, St. Louis Curling Club president. “We’ll cover the basics during our Friday night lessons and introduce new fans to the sport. You can learn how to play in an hour and then spend the rest of your life perfecting the game.”

Curling is a game of strategy, often compared to chess. Two teams of four are pitted against each other as they maneuver 42 pounds of solid granite across the ice and onto a bull’s-eye target using brooms to scrub the ice to keep the rock from veering off course. A game is made up of 10 ends (like innings). An end consists of each member of both teams shooting two

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stones across the ice. For each stone closer to the center of the target than any of the opponent’s, one point is scored.

For scheduling and registration information for a Learn to Curl class, pick-up game or joining the league, visit the U.S. Ice Sports Complex website, www.usicesports.com or call 618.398.4600 ex. 109.

Class sizes are limited and no prior experience or equipment is necessary. The St. Louis Curling Club is a member of the United States Curling Association.

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Health

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Breast Self-Awareness Saves Lives Nearly one half of all cases of breast cancer in women 50 years and older and more than 70% of cases in women younger than 50 years are discovered by women themselves, frequently unintentionally. If breast cancer is found and treated early, most cases can be cured.

Because women play such a major role in detecting breast cancer, it’s important for them to develop breast self-awareness, or an understanding of the normal appearance and feel of their breasts.

Breast self-awareness differs from traditional breast self-exams in that it doesn’t require women to examine their breasts at specific intervals or with a precise method. Instead, breast self-awareness emphasizes having a solid sense of what is normal for your breasts so you are better able to recognize any changes, no matter how small, and report them to your doctor.

Most breast problems, especially in young women, are not cancer. Common breast problems include: Fibrocystic changes, which may make your breasts

feel lumpy and tender and often occur near the time of your period. Fibrocystic changes may also cause breast pain, itchiness, and swelling.

Cysts, or small sacs filled with fluid, which can be almost any size, on your breasts. They usually develop in women ages 25–50 and in women who are taking hormone therapy after menopause. Cysts are benign in most cases.

Fibroadenomas, or solid, non-cancerous lumps, which occur most often in young women. These lumps appear in both breasts, usually in an even pattern.

If you have felt a lump, you should be examined by your doctor even if your last mammography result was normal. Most women who experience fibrocystic changes, cysts, or fibroadenomas do not have a greater chance of developing breast cancer.

In addition to the symptoms of these common breast problems, you should tell your doctor if you experience nipple retraction (nipple turns in), redness of

nipples or breast skin, and scaly nipples or breast skin.

Possible warning signs of breast cancer include a lump in only one of your breasts, dimpling or other changes in the skin on your breasts, and spontaneous nipple discharge.

By James N. Martin, Jr, MD If you see a change in President, The American Congress of Obstetricians and your breasts at any time, Gynecologists your doctor should examine them. He or she will review when you first had symptoms and how long they have lasted. Your doctor will also ask questions about your medical history to check for other factors that could point to an increased risk of breast cancer.

For more information, go to cancer.gov/cancertopics/ screening/understanding-breast-changes.

Missouri Insurance Department Warns of Con Artists During Medicare Open Enrollment Missouri’s top insurance regulator is asking seniors, health care providers and others to be on the lookout for unscrupulous insurance agents during the Medicare open enrollment period, which until December 7.

Missouri Insurance Director John M. Huff, along with an official from Medicare, has signed a letter to home health workers in the state asking them to report insurance agents and other salespeople who violate Medicare solicitation rules.

“We will be working to make sure that the agents and brokers working on behalf of these plans act appropriately and in accordance with Medicare’s laws and guidelines,” reads the letter from Huff and Judith Flynn, associate regional administrator for Medicare.

“The vast majority of licensed insurance agents in Missouri are honest and have their customers’ best interests at heart,” said Huff. “But as with any industry, there are bad actors seeking to take advantage of Missouri seniors. We must do all we can to prevent that, and we need the public’s help.”

The letter, sent to companies that provide in-home health services to Missourians, also provides a list of acceptable and forbidden sales practices for agents selling Medicare. Under the rules, agents cannot: • Claim to represent or be endorsed by Medicare

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• Solicit door-to-door • Solicit using unwanted emails, text messages or voice mails • Approach people in common areas like parking lots, hallways and sidewalks • Pitch products in health care settings like hospital waiting areas, exam rooms, patient rooms and pharmacy counters • Set up an appointment to discuss Medicare, then sell unrelated products like life insurance or annuities In general, agents may only discuss Medicare products during appointments arranged with the permission of the consumer. Consumers should never release personal information, such as bank, credit card or Social Security numbers, to anyone who contacts them by phone or email.

Huff encourages consumers to take advantage of the CLAIM program, a free service funded by the Department of Insurance and Medicare, which provides expert one-onone counseling for Missourians with Medicare and their loved ones. Consumers can call 800.390.3330 or visit missouriclaim.org.

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CHURCH October 29: New Life Church Fall Festival 6-8 p.m. 1083 Cool Springs Industrial Drive, O’Fallon, Mo. Costume contest, free carnival games, inflatable slide, free prizes for children 12 & under. Info at 636.240.3567 or www.nlchurch. org.

November 5: Quilt Social and Bake Sale 10:30 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1400 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Mo. 63366. Refreshments served, no outside food permitted. No one under age of 16 will be admitted to the hall. This is a non smoking environment.

November 5: United Methodist Church Turkey and Ham Dinner/Holiday Bazaar 4-7 p.m. 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. $9/adults & $4/children (612). Info at 636.327.6377.

November 5: Fall Festival at Community of Christ 2790 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, Mo. Crafters needed. Info at 636.978.0051.

November 5: Fall Festival of Trivia at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 6 p.m. $160 for a table of eight includes 10 rounds of trivia, beer, soda and light snacks. Bring your own liquor and food, table décor and a generous spirit! Nonsmoking. 21 and older. Register at 636.294.3474 or mandywhitacre@charter.net. All net proceeds benefit the family of Chris Weber, who recently lost his battle with

Melanoma skin cancer. Visit www.

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November 6: Fall Festival and Turkey Shoot 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church of Dardenne, 7701 Hwy. N, Dardenne Prairie, Mo. Adults $10, children (5-12) $5, and under 5 are free. Petting zoo, pony rides, 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, train raffle, country store and children’s games. Info: icdparish.org or 636.561.6611.

November 11: Transfiguration Episcopal Church Trivia Night Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $160 for table of 8. Beer and soda included, and cash bar. Register

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

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

Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools. There is a monthly financial need. It costs $5.40/child per week to provide backpack full of nutritious food. $200 provides a child w/enough food for a year.

Contact: 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. Free Luncheon for Seniors.

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

Info: 636.561.8951.

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

EVENTS October 29: PALS 7th Annual Halloween Trivia Night 160 Raceway Park Dr., Moscow Mills (behind Jerry Bickel Race Cars). Doors open at 5:45 p.m., trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee is $120 for a team of 8.

Includes all event supplies, beer and set-ups. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and best decorated table. Info: www.palpets.com or 636. 338.1818.

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

October 29: Saturday Writers Annual All-Day Workshop 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Cultural Arts Centre inside St. Peters City Hall.

Brown bag lunch. Beginners & published authors welcome. $30 for members, $35 for non-members. $40 after October 20 or at the door. Info at 636.875.3972 or www.saturdaywriters.org.

October 29: Free Seminar on Passing Missouri Drivers Test 11 a.m. at Middendorf Kredell Library (2750 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, Mo.) Contact Bernie Cooper at 636.281.4357 or bernic19@hotmail.com for more info.

October 29: Safe Trick or Treat Day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Lindenwood University Campus YMCA (1116 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO). For kids 12 and under. $1 for kids, free for adults. Info at 636.949.4787.

October 29: Craft Fair 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Francis Howell Central High School, 5199 Hwy. N, St. Charles MO. October 29: Ladies Shopping Extravaganza at Wentzville Legion Hall 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds go toward helping our veterans and our military. Booths with crafts, jewelry, gifts, beauty items & more. Silent auction, 50/50 drawing & door prizes. For a booth, call Bev at 636.366.4040 or email Donna at dmlough59@aol.com.

November 5: Craft Show 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Child of God

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Lutheran School (650 Salt Lick Road, Saint Peters, Mo.) Fall & Christmas décor, gift items, BBQ & bake sale items.0 November 5: Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. doors open at St. Charles Elks Lodge, 560 St. Peters Howell Road, St. Charles, Mo. 63304.

Trivia at 7:15 p.m. $20 per person/$160 for table of eight. Beer and soda provided. Benefits the St. Charles County Alliance for Business, Learning, and Education Info: 636.922.8474.

November 6: 33rd Annual Doll & Bear Show & Sale 10 a.m. -3 p.m. (9 a.m. early birds) at the Columns Banquet Center (711 Veterans Memorial Parkway St. Charles). Antique & Collectible Dolls, bears & Accessories.

Adults - $10, Children - $5, 12 & under - Free. For info call Diana at 314.780.7981 or Jeff at 314.762.9224.

November 10: Wands & Wine at the Winery of the Little Hills Benefitting the Cinderella Project.

Tickets are $35. Includes appetizer/dessert buffet, musical entertainment, one glass of wine/beer/ soft drink & pre-holiday private shopping sales. Info: www.cinderellastl.com.

November 11: Free Decorating Seminar 5:45 p.m. at Thomasville Furniture on Hwy. K in O’Fallon, Mo. “A fresh take on accessorizing.” RSVP by November 10 to 636.256.1023.

November 13-December 18: Rendezvous in St. Charles Concert Series November 13 - Dr. Mason’s Aeolian Minstrels (Boone’s Colonial Inn, 322 South Main), December 18 - Christmas Concert with Terri Langerak (The Conservatory, 1001 South Main) Free. First come, first serve. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.rendezvousinstcharles.com/ concerts for more.

November 19: Trivia Night 6 p.m. and trivia at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 5077, 8500 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon, Mo. Proceeds support veterans aid efforts like Operation Uplink, Christmas care packages, VFW National Home for children, Fisher House of St. Louis, etc. Tables of 8 are $120 ($15/person). Beer and setups provided. Reservations at 636.272.1945 or 636.978.0289.

Through December 5: 2011 Fall Art Show The Oak Leaf Artist Guild “Fruits of Our Labor” show at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre (1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. - city hall). 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. Info at www.oakleafartistguild.org.

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Thursdays: Active Older Adults Game Day 10 a.m. – noon. Free. Bring a snack. Info: Diana Kannady at 636.379.0092 ext. 230.

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Tuesdays: Quilting 1 – 4 p.m. Free. “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. All are welcome, and no experience required.

November 3 & December 1: O’Fallon Family YMCA Teen Leader’s Club 7-8 p.m. Join today and make new friends while becoming a leader in your community. Club meets twice a month for one meeting & one or more service projects in the community and through the YMCA. Ages 13-18, free to join!

Contact Andrea Humphries 636.379.0092 x 249.

November 5 and 19: Tots Night Out and Kids Night Out 7 – 10 p.m. for ages 6 weeks to 5 years (tots) and 6 years and up (kids). $10/child in advance, $15/ child at the door Registrations must be received by 5 p.m. Friday before for Tots Night Out. Info: 636.379.0092.

November 10: Mom’s Afternoon Out 1 – 4 p.m. $10 per child for 6 weeks to 5 years. Registrations must be received by the Tuesday before the scheduled date. Info: 636.379.0092.

November 14: Youth Sports Winter Basketball Registration Registration: November 14 – January 9. Practices Begin: Week of January 23. Season Starts: February 4. Info: ymcastlouis.org/ ofallon or Kaytlynn Schwada at 636.379.0092. ext 223.

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

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

Hazelwoodwood High School 45th Class Reunion: We are having a class reunion in 2012 and are looking for classmates of Class of 1967. Please contact Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636 745-2601 for more information.

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

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

Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. 4th Tues.: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club.

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

3rd Wed.: O’Fallon Family YMCA Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. The Y has always been nonsectarian, accepting of all faiths. We encourage you to come as you are and join members and guests of our community for prayer and fellowship on the third Wednesday of every month. Contact Diana Kannady at 636.379.0092 for more information.

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

Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a non-smoking facility. 636.272.1945 or www.vfw-

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

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon.

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Every Fri.: 3–8 p.m. VFW Fish Fry VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane.

Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

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

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

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

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

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing.

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

1st Thurs.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer Support Group for adults w/cancer.

Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Call 636.916.9920.

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

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

3rd Sun. 12:45-1:45 p.m. Alzheimer’s Meeting 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 The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured & reside in Missouri. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or visit our Web site at www.gthstl.org.

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