CNSTC: Dec. 5. 2012

December 5, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 49

Vol 13 No 28

Bring the family to the Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance for some old fashioned Christmas fun!

Annual Candlelight Tour

IN this Issue

Join Lindenwood University’s Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center as it celebrates the holiday season with its Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour on December 7, 8, 14, and 15. The Christmas Candlelight Tour is a celebration of past Christmas traditions and life on the American frontier.

The Annual Candlelight Tour will open its doors at 5:30 p.m. with the first tour starting at 6 p.m. Regular admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children (age 4-11); however, advanced tickets are being sold now through December 3, 2012 for $13 for adults and $8 for children (age 4-11.) Children age 3 and under are free.

Step back in time to the year 1820.

Christmas is nearly here. The people in town are preparing for Christmas as their family traditions have taught them.

Visitors to the Boone Home are able to glimpse back in time to witness Christmas as it was in the past. As they make their way through the candlelit village, they will see the traditions of different cultures and see how the special holiday was celebrated on the frontier. Artisans, musicians, and town folk populate the village singing carols and playing favorite Christmas tunes. Wassail and cookies will be served to all guests.

Amanda Price, assistant director of The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, provided some fun facts about Christmas in the early 1800s.

• Most people are unfamiliar with the history of Christmas. Prior to the 1800s, Christmas in New England was illegal to celebrate and a five shilling fine was owed if it was. In the southern colonies, it simply was not celebrated at all. By the start of the 1800s it was no longer illegal to celebrate, but celebrations were far different than they are today. Christ-

Photo courtesy of The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center

mas was not centered on family or gift giving, but rather resembled a rowdy, drunken street carnival. However, during this time, evangelical Protestants challenged the popular Christmas and called for shorter, more refined, familycentered celebrations. This movement led to the beginning of how families celebrate Christmas today.

• The main source of lighting during the 19th century was candlelight. Grease and oil lamps were also used; however, grease was inefficient and produced very little light, and oil was expensive to purchase. Candles were often made by the women in the household. Most candles were formed from tallow, or beef fat.

• Wassail comes from the Gaelic phrase “Was Hael,” which translates to “Good Health.” Wassail is more than a refreshment; in many areas of the world is seen as an event. Popular in Eastern Europe and the United Kingdom, wassailing still takes place and is considered an important tradition that ensures the health of the local economy. Today, wassail is a drink of apple juice and spices, but traditionally was more a refresh-

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Optimist Club Of St. Charles Supports Salvation Army – St. Charles

For a Dazzling Family Night Out, Come to the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll Join the festivities and see millions of lights and fireworks over the lake, and delightful holiday scenes on this one-night walking tour of the Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park. The “Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll” will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11. Fireworks at 7:25 p.m. The cost is $2 for ages 3 and older, with younger children admitted, free.

• Visit Santa, and let the kids make a holiday craft; remember to bring your camera!

• Enjoy the sweet sound of holiday caroling and purchase festival food and beverages in the park.

• No vehicles, pets, bikes or skateboards will be allowed in the park on this special night.

• Step into the St. Charles Model Railroad Club to see the elaborate display of working model trains and charming city and country scenes. www.stcharlesrailroadclub.com • Warm up in the historic Heald Home, where vendors will sell holiday crafts, décor and unique gifts.

Free parking and shuttle service available from the First Baptist Church, 8570 Veterans Memorial Parkway (63366) and O’Fallon Christian Church, 9380 Veterans Memorial Parkway (63366).

For more information, contact the Office of Tourism and Festivals at 636.379.5614 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/COL.

“Santa Parade” Theme of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter Christmas Celebration.

Pictured L-R: Mike Ebert, Optimist President and Captain Ronald Key – Salvation Army

The Optimist Club of St. Charles awarded a check to Captain Ronald Key, Corp Officer for The Salvation Army - St. Charles in memory of Optimist member, Flash Fingerlin. Flash chaired the local Optimist Club’s efforts to ring the bells for the Salvation Army.

He was a loyal optimist who set the example of caring for others. The club granted an amount of $250 for this year’s bell ringing program.

with a few Ho Ho Ho’s and holiday surprises.

For more than a century, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor. These goals are as relevant in today’s society as they were when the organization was founded in 1890. Membership in the NSDAR is a unique opportunity to honor one’s lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. 33 Women recently admitted into the DAR gave their Oath of Membership into the Society at the Chapters Organizing Meeting in November.

Susan Russ, Chapter Regent says. “DAR is a patriotic organization honoring the men and women who formed the roots of this country.” Women who believe they have a connection to a Patriot of the American Revolution can get help from the new chapter. As Russ puts it, tracking your family’s roots is “just like a puzzle and you keep working your way back,” one piece of information at a time. If people enjoy history and want to help perpetuate our beginning roots this is the place you should be,” she says. Tracing oNe ProGraM CHoICe tHat CaN Get your family roots back further You CLoSer to Your GoaLS. CaLL uS than two or three generations can be a daunting challenge. Howevto LearN More. 866-200-1898 er, if you manage to connect your ancestral line directly to a patriot of the American Revolutionary War, you could be eligible to join the new DAR Chapter. other Program Fields: Interested women who would TM § electrical § HvaC like to attend the holiday lun§ Medical Billing & Coding cheon or find out more infor§ Computer technology § Business Management mation about the DAR should 3550 west Clay St. | St. Charles, Mo 63301 § Medical assisting contact Regent, Susan Russ at § and More!

636.978.1869 or Registrar, Mary Jo Anderson at 636.294.5549 for For more information about this program, including graduation and employment rates, tuition and fees, and median debt of students who have completed the program, please visit www.vatterott.edu/programs.asp. more information.

A Santa Parade will be enjoyed by all attending the newly confirmed Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) on December 15 at Lake Forest Country Club. Members and prospective members of the Chapter will gather for their December Chapter meeting. The holiday celebration and lunch will follow.

This year’s program will feature the traditions of St. Nicholas as it has evolved from Europe to the Americas told through the handmade Santa’s of Mary Jo Anderson. Attendees plan to bring Santa’s from their collection and will share a personal “story” of their treasured decoration. Women interested in becoming a member of NSDAR are welcome to attend this December event. Members and prospective members plan to invite their daughters and granddaughters to this first annual holiday celebration. We hope all will enjoy the wonderful program as the day will be sprinkled

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SCCYO Winter Concert to be Held Plunge on the Wild Side Polar Plunge to be held February 2, 2013 in Lake Saint Louis!

December 15

The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Winter Concert Veterans Holiday Celebration, will be held December 15th, 1 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church in St. Charles.

The Vietnam Veterans of America Post 458 recently donated a flag to the Orchestra and a special flag dedication will be part of the concert. The dedication will include over 100 students on stage performing the national anthem and an excerpt from the Crown Imperial Coronation March.

All groups will also perform individually and selections will include White Christmas, Symphony on Folk Songs, Armed Forces Salute and more. The Larry Hart Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser gift basket auction will take place during the concert.

Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children, and are available at the door.

We would like to welcome all veterans to this concert with complimentary tickets available at the door.

Contact Judy Williams at sccyo@sccyo.org or 636.916.0515 for more information.

Lake Saint Louis PD, O’Fallon PD, Wentzville PD and St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department are dispatching a call from hibernation for all Polar Bears! The 10th Annual Polar Plunge will be held on February 2, 2013. Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Saint Louise. Their Reason for Freezin’ . . . the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri! All proceeds from the event benefit the organization. This year’s goal is to raise $113,400.

The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 14 years or older who is a fan of having a good time for a good cause. The event is hosted by Lake Saint Louis PD, O’Fallon PD, Wentzville PD and St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department and will take place at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Clubhouse (100 Cognac). Registration will be available the night before the plunge from 6-8 p.m. Day-of registration begins at 10 a.m. and the Plunge starts promptly at 12 p.m. No wet suits are allowed and shoes are required.

Each participant is required to raise a minimum $75 to participate in the Polar Plunge. All participants will receive an official commemorative shirt and will receive additional incentives for reaching fundraising goals at $300,

$500, $1,000 and $2,000 levels.

The Polar Plunge pre-registration deadline is January 16, 2013. This deadline must be met to receive the requested shirt size on the day of the event. Day-of registrants will also receive shirts, however, they may not receive the requested size. The easiest and most efficient way to register and fundraise is online! Simply go to www.somo.org/plunge, sign up and email your friends and families to support your Plunge.

Paper registration forms are also available at the SOMO St. Louis Metro Area Office and all Missouri Shop ‘n Save stores. Mail or deliver pre-registration forms and the minimum $75 contribution to Special Olympics Missouri Plunge – 2945 South Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144.

Prizes will be awarded to Top Individual Fundraiser (1st, 2nd and 3rd), Top Fundraising School and Top Fundraising Law Enforcement Agency and the participant with the most original costume will be presented with the “golden plunger award.”

Polar Plunge sponsors include Shop ‘n Save and 92.3 WIL. For more information about the Polar Plunge, please contact Jennifer Brown, Development Director, at 314.961.7755 or email brown@somo.org.

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CANDLELIGHT TOUR from Cover common for Germans to decorate fir trees inside and outside the house. It is believed that monk, Martin Luther, was the first to light a Christmas tree with candles. The Christmas tree was brought to American by the Germans in 1820.

Located at 1868 Highway F in Defiance, Mo., the Daniel Boone Home is the house in which the legendary explorer and frontiersman spent his final years. The four-story Georgian-style home was built overlooking the Femme Osage Valley. The adjoining village contains over a dozen other 19th century buildings from the local area and used to represent an early American frontier town.

For additional information on the Annual Candlelight Tour, contact Amanda Price at APrice@lindenwood.edu or visit our website at www.danielboonehome.com and click on the Calendar.

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Financial Moves to Make Before and for 2013

Lake St. Louis Parks & Recreation Events Lake Saint Louis Art Classes The Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation department is proud to offer 4 separate classes instructed by award winning artist Marie Donato.

Registrations are now being accepted for January 2013 classes!

Choose from Pastel Painting, Drawing, Watercolor or Open Studio. The next set of lessons will begin the week of January 14 and will meet for two hours each week for 6 total weeks. Cost per session is $82, and supplies are purchased separately.

Call 636.561.4620 to register, or visit www.lakesaintlouis.com; look under the parks and recreation section.

Flex & Strength Adult Yoga Registrations are now being accepted for January 2013 classes!

Join our instructor as she incorporates poses and stretches from yoga and Pilates. All skill levels welcome. Classes are ongoing, and the next session will begin on January 7th and meet for 6 weeks on Mondays and Thursdays (12 total classes.) Note: Please bring your own mat to class.

For more information and to register, visit www.lakesaintlouis. com; look under the parks and recreation section.

What financial, business or life priorities do you need to address for 2013? Now is a good time to think about some year-end financial moves that may help you achieve your investing, saving or budgeting goals. Before the year fades away, here are some things you should consider: *Get your electronic financial life in order. If you’ve been putting off transitioning to electronic financial management tools, there’s no time like the present. Get yourself signed up for electronic bill pay at your bank or credit union and start inputting your payee information so you can start paying your bills more quickly and efficiently next year. And, while you’re at it, why not go green and sign up for electronic bills and account statements?

They are cheaper to produce and more environmentally friendly. You might also experiment with a personal financial management tool. They are great for consolidating and tracking all your financial information in one spot. *Contribute more to your retirement plan. If you participate in a traditional (non-Roth) qualified retirement plan or have a traditional IRA, you can reduce your 2012 taxable income by the amount of your contribution. If you are self-employed and don’t have a solo 401(k), a SIMPLE plan or something similar, consider establishing and funding one before year end. *Open an HSA. If you work for yourself or have

a very small business, you may pay for your own health coverage. By establishing and funding a Health Savings Account in 2012, you could make fully deductible HSA contributions of up to $3,100 (singles) or $6,250 (married couples). Catch-up contributions are also allowed if you are 50 or older. *Consider making a 13th mortgage payment this year. If your house is underwater, there’s no sense in doing it – and one could even argue that those dollars might be better off invested or put into your emergency fund. However, those factors aside, there may be some advantage to making a January mortgage payment in December. If you have a fixed-rate loan, a lump sum additional payment can reduce the principal and the total interest paid on it. *Are you anticipating major life changes in 2013? If you are getting married, divorced, have a baby on the way or perhaps might come into some money next year? If so, you should take a hard look at your finances and make any necessary adjustments. Maybe you need to finally create a formal budget to follow each month. Or, if you have major debt and need to take control of it, you should seek some advice from your financial institution about ways to reduce it. Perhaps it’s time to review the beneficiaries of your retirement accounts too. The same goes for your insurance coverage. Major life changes usually mean major financial changes too.

So get yourself prepared!

Make a vow today to focus on becoming fiscally healthy in the New Year and make some changes now that will benefit you in 2013 – and beyond.

This information is compiled courtesy of West Community Credit Union in O’Fallon, Brentwood and Kirkwood. For more information, contact us at 636.720.2400.

The City of O’Fallon presents...

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Train rides and sleigh Hayrides reservations required! Call 636-379-5502 to schedule a ride.

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Photos by Toy Camera Enthusiast Paul Callaway on Exhibit at The Renaud Spirit Center’s Cultural Arts Gallery An all-new exhibit by photographer Paul Callaway is available for viewing, free, through January 4, 2013, in O’Fallon Cultural Arts Gallery at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368.

The color and black and white photos of people and places were taken with inexpensive 35mm and medium-format toy cameras.

“I’ve been shooting lo-fi imagery as a hobby since 2004, and thoroughly enjoy telling a story one exposed frame at a time with various plastic toy cameras,” he notes on his blog, www.toycameracrusader.blogspot.com. “Whether used for fun or art, people are fascinated when I show them the images I’m able to produce from such simple and unsophisticated cameras. For me, this proves that a person doesn’t need the latest digital marvel to take an interesting photograph; only a good eye, a subject, and a camera to capture it with.”

This is the second photo exhibit at the RSC by Callaway, who lives in O’Fallon. In 2008, he was named “Best Emerging Artist” by the Foundry Art Centre, and he continues to exhibit work in juried shows around metro St. Louis. Callaway’s blog includes reviews of toy cameras he’s worked with, such as the Diana +, Holga, Ouyama, and MII-1000.

Gallery admission is free and the exhibit is available for viewing during regular business hours at the RSC: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.

Monday -Thursday, 5:15 a.m.-9 p.m. on Fridays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, please call 636.474.2732 or visit www.renaudspiritcenter. com.

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Enjoy a Tasty Meal and Live Entertainment at O’Fallon’s Jolly “Jingle Bell Lunch” Celebrate the season with friends old and new at a traditional sit-down meal of slow-roasted turkey with all the trimmings served to the tune of a light-hearted holiday show. Jingle Bell Lunch will be held from noon–2 p.m. on Monday, December 10, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368. The cost is $15 for O’Fallon residents and $18 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Wednesday, December 5.

To register: 1. Call 636.474.2732 2. Come to the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), or the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Offices, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366) 3. Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec; select “Special Events” and look for the program, “Jingle Bell Lunch.”

For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Stacey Ostmann at 636.474.8105 or sostmann@ofallon.mo.us.

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Holiday Family Evenings at The Foundry Art Centre The Foundry Art Centre is hosting two nights of family fun, free of charge, to celebrate the holiday season! On Wednesdays, December 12 and 19, come inside the Foundry Art Centre to create holiday crafts with your family to escape the winter weather and make some memories! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, too.

For more information, contact the Foundry Art Centre at 636.255.0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

Comedy-drama Steel Magnolias at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre

Choral Christmas Concert Choral Arts Singers and Choral Arts Youth will present the following Christmas Concerts: • Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 405 South 5th St., St Charles • Friday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel UCC, at I-70 Exit 200, Wright City • Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church (old church), 403 North Main, O’Fallon Choral Arts Singers will feature, “What Child Is This – A Christmas Cantata” by John Leavitt and “Donkey Carol” by John Rutter.

The concerts are free, but tax deductible donations are important for us to bring high quality choral music to our community.

Choral Arts Singers, formed in 1971, and Choral Arts Youth are organized as Concert Arts Association. New singers are welcome and auditions are not required. Go to www.concertarts.org or contact Paul Godt at pwgodt@centurytel.net or 636.745.8161 for more information.

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Don’t miss the O’FallonTheatreWorks’ production of the comedydrama, Steel Magnolias, on the stage at O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon Missouri 63366. Remaining performances will be held December 7-9. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Written by Robert Harling, the action takes place in a home beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done by Truvy, who dispenses down-home observations along with shampoos and permanents to her clients (“When it comes to pain and suffering, she’s right up there with Elizabeth Taylor;”): Ouiser, the town’s rich curmudgeon (“The only reason people are nice to me is I have more money than God;”); Miss Clairee (“If you don’t have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me;”) and M’Lynn, a social leader whose daughter, Shelby, the prettiest girl in town, is getting married. Steel Magnolias is laced with repartee delivered by women whose inner strength, deep bond for one another, and willingness to poke fun makes them marvelous company in good times and bad.

Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 636.474.2732 or by coming to the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon (63368). Tickets are $10 for general admission (ages 18-64), $8 for students (ages 6-17) and seniors (age 65 and up), and free for ages 5 and under. For an additional $2 each, tickets can be purchased at the box office, which opens one hour before the start of each show.

Directions: On I-70, take Exit 217 at Highways K/M (Main Street).

Drive north on Main Street about one-half mile, cross the railroad tracks and make an immediate right into the Municipal Centre parking lot. Come to the east entrance (police lobby).

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CPR and First Aid Class Open for Registration Community Outreach will be hosting a Heartsaver AED and First Aid Class on Wednesday, December 12 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The training program is designed to give you confidence to respond in an emergency situation with the skills that can save a life. Whether you work with children or want training for employees, an American Heart Association (AHA) program

can provide the expert instruction you need. The classroom experience of this particular program is especially effective for adult learners. Students will get hands-on practice with relatable, real-life scenarios. Certification cards issued upon completion are valid for two years.

To learn more, contact Community Outreach at 636.528.3300.

Garden Club Annual Christmas Home Tour The Troy Garden Club is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Home Tour plans are underway. This year’s tour will be on Sunday, December 9, from 1-4 p.m. A holiday tea will begin at noon at the Lincoln County Council on Aging (LCCOA) 1380 Boone Street in Troy. At the tea Britton House will have their fundraiser “Preachers & Politicians”-themed cookbook for sale, as well as other charitable organizations’ cookbooks. This year’s participants are: United Church of Christ, Larry and Lee Ann Henebry, Dr. Mary Ingmire, Karl and Linda Bickel and Faye Pavelka.

Tickets always sell out early for this traditional Christmas event. Tickets are available at the main facility of Peoples Bank & Trust on Wood Street in Troy and the Troy Flower Shop at 650 E Cherry Street.

Troy Garden Club members will also be selling tickets. Please call 636.528.8528 for any questions.

Fire Protection District Needs Emergency Information The Lincoln County Emergency Management sistance with numbering of your residential Agency is updating their database for notifica- housing, please contact Lincoln County Distion purposes during emergencies. If you would patch at 636.528.6100 or by email at mia.farmlike to include your information as a resident or er@lc911dispatch.org. business in this database, please fill out the form at www.lcmo.us.

The agency is also working to update the functional needs (i.e. medical need or disability) registry. If you or anyone you know needs assistance evacuating during an emergency event, please fill out the form at lcmo. us All forms are available in paper at Lincoln County Dispatch, Lincoln County Health Department, Lincoln County Council on Aging, Lincoln County Court House on Main Street, City Halls, and Chambers of www.elsberryhealthcarecenter.org www.elsberryhealthcarecenter.org Commerce. Any information provided is voluntary and may be used for communication during emergencies.

Lincoln County Dispatch would also like to stress the importance of ensuring that proper numbering/identification of residential housing and private or public business is clear to all emergency response agencies.

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The numbers shall be increased by 1” in height for every 75 feet the structure sets back from the road. If the structure is not visible from the street or road, the numbers shall be placed at the driveway entrance and street or road, either on the mailbox or a separate post or support. If a separate post or support is used, the numbers shall be placed no less than 5 feet or more than 7 feet from the ground level to provide optimum visibility.

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Holiday Gift Raffle for Firefighter’s Foundation Gary and Marge Cockrum, owners of The Mercantile Outlet, are having a Holiday Gift Raffle for charity in their store located at 800 East Cherry Street in Troy now through Monday, December 10, 2012.

Gift items donated by The Mercantile Outlet for the raffle include a mission-style wood table server valued at $249.99 as the first place prize, a 100% cotton king-size quilt with two shams (your choice of available colors and design) valued at $59.99 as the second place prize and an oval metal ice bucket/stand valued at $35.99 as the third place prize.

Raffle tickets can be purchased at The Mercantile Outlet, and all proceeds go to benefit the Lincoln County Firefighters Association Food and Toy Drive for the holidays. No store purchase is necessary to enter the raffle. Drawings for the three prizes will be held at the Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 building located at 700 East Cherry Street in Troy on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. You must be 18 or older to purchase raffle tickets. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Winners will be contacted by phone or email. No cash substitutes are allowed for prizes.

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SCC is Now Registering for Spring 2013 Classes Registration for spring 2013 classes is now under way at St. Charles Community College. Regular registration hours are 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday.

SCC offers educational opportunities for first time college students, transfer students, returning learners, high school juniors and seniors who want to dual-enroll and high school students graduating in December who want to get an early start on taking college classes.

In addition to quality academic programs, SCC provides support and resources for students, including a free tutoring center on campus, financial assistance, scholarship options, resources for veterans, accessibility services, a child development center and a number of clubs, activities, sports and events.

“Attending SCC is a smart choice,” said Chris Breitmeyer, vice president for academic and student affairs. “Thousands of students start at SCC in pursuit of their educational goals and benefit from dedicated and experienced faculty, small class sizes and a variety of academic support services.”

To register, visit www.stchas.edu/DiscoverSCC or call 636.922.8000. SCC’s classes are $90 per credit hour for in-district students, $135 for out-of-district, in-state students and $203 for out-of-state and international students.

Spring registration will continue through January 18. Holiday and other closures, as well as important dates and deadlines are listed on the SCC website under “Admissions.”

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Timberland’s Montee Ball Breaks NCAA Career Touchdown Record Information courtesy of Timberland junior, Matt Hehr On Saturday, November 24, running back Montee Ball (Timberland class of 2009) broke the all-time career touchdown record in FBS college football. Ball rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown in Wisconsin’s 2421 overtime loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions in University Park, PA. “It’s not the way you want it to happen,” Ball said about the record. “I guess, for your own personal goals, I look on the bright side, I’m glad I have them. I’m blessed. It could obviously be a lot better.”

Ball’s 17 yard touchdown run in the first quarter was the 79th of his career, breaking the 13 year old record set by Miami (Ohio) running back Travis Prentice in 1999. On his way into the record books Ball passed former All-American running backs like Marshall Faulk, Ron Dayne, Cedric Benson and Ricky Williams. “It is pretty crazy to think that one of the best running backs of all time went to Timberland,” THS junior Alex Preckel said. “I was going crazy when he scored that touchdown.”

Ball set the St. Louis metro area career rushing record in 2009, and finished his high school career with 7,109 yards and 88 touchdowns. During his senior year at Timberland he was also named the Class 5A Player of the Year by the Missouri Football Coaches Association.

In 2011 Ball tied the NCAA record for most touchdowns in a season with 39, held by Barry Sanders, and was also nominated as a Heisman Trophy Finalist. Despite the loss, the Wisconsin Badgers will still advance to the Big Ten championship game where they will take on Nebraska for a chance to play in the Rose Bowl.

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2 1. Timberland High School senior Lori Badalamenti has committed to play softball for the Miners of Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO. With her mother Judi and her father Gus by her side, Lori signed her National Letter of Intent at Timberland High School. “The coach is great, and so is the engineering program, and I wanted to play softball and study engineering. It’s an amazing campus and I loved it there, it just fit.”

Lori was a versatile player for the Wolves, and has played third base, outfield, and catcher. She was selected for the GAC All-District Team as a catcher, and also received the GAC sportsmanship award. She was a member of the GAC All-Academic Team, and currently has a 4.05 GPA and has scored a 28 on the ACT test. Lori plans on majoring in engineering while at S&T. Pictured L-R: (back row) Worth Prospects Coach Cathy Weatherred, THS Varsity Softball Coach Brad Schellert (front row) Gus, Lori, and Judi Badalamenti 2. Holt High School senior Wyatt Fones has committed to play baseball for the Bulldogs of Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. With his mother DeeAnn, his father Steven and his sisters Abbie and Madelynn by his side, Wyatt signed his National Letter of Intent at Holt High School. Wyatt said the baseball program coupled with the school’s high academic standards is what drew him to Truman. “I feel like I can help the program continue to move in the right direction.”

Wyatt’s success in high school was not limited to his role behind the plate. He holds a 3.93 GPA and scored a 29 on the ACT test. He was a two-time member of the GAC All-Academic Team and has (to date) achieved perfect attendance all four years at Holt. Wyatt plans on majoring in pre-med at Truman.

Pictured L-R: (front row) DeeAnn, Wyatt, and Steven Fones; (back row) Abbie Fones, Holt Head Coach Joel Adam, Madelynn Fones

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WSD Teacher Heidi Prouhet Achieves National Certification

u The Student Council at Ostmann Elementary School sponsored a canned food drive to benefit the H.O.P.E. Ministries Food Pantry. When the drive had completed, 2,145 cans had been collected.

Pictured are the Student Council officers (LeftRight): Cameron Deatz, Everett Remstedt, Alli Merz, and Emma Wilkins along with Ostmann Counselor and sponsor, Chrissy Howe.

WSD Selects Principal, Name, Mascot and Colors for New High School The Wentzville School District Board of Education has selected current Frontier Middle School Principal Mr. Phil Ragusky to lead the new high school when it opens next year. The Board has voted unanimously to name the school Liberty High School, based on the suggestions of students, parents and staff members. The Board also took that input into consideration and selected the Eagle as mascot and blue, red, and white as the school colors.

Mr. Ragusky has spent the last 25 years in education, and has served the Wentzville School District for the past nine years as a middle school principal. He has been at Frontier Middle School since the beginning, and helped opened the building in 2005. “I love my Frontier family, and at the same time I am so excited about the opportunity to create a high school with the same fantastic students who have helped make FMS such a great school. The possibilities are endless and my desire is to help create a high school that the entire Wentzville School District Community can be proud to call its own.” Mr. Ragusky received his bachelors in education from the University of Missouri, his Masters and Specialist degrees from UMSL, and will soon complete his Doctorate in Education.

Liberty High School is located at 2275 Sommers Road, and will be a 227,000 sq. ft. comprehensive high school when completed. Construction is on schedule, and the school will open for a freshman class in August of 2013.

For more information, pictures and blueprints of Liberty High School, please visit the District website at www. wentzville.k12.mo.us/course/ view.php?id=526.

The Wentzville School District is proud to announce that Heidi Prouhet, a 3rd grade Teacher at Heritage Intermediate, has achieved National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The application process requires candidates to submit four portfolios and take six exams. Prouhet says it took her three years to complete the process, but it was worth the time and effort. “I grew tremendously as a teacher. It encouraged me to spend more time assessing students, and then take those assessments and look at them more closely in order to direct learning.”

Prouhet says the result is that her students will receive more specific and directed learning opportunities to meet their individual needs.

The Wentzville School District is committed to having the best trained and most highly qualified teachers. In order to support this goal, the District Professional Development Committee sponsors up to two teachers annually in their quest for National Board Certification. Prouhet joins three other Nationally Certified teachers in the District: Hester Menier (Art Teacher at Duello Elementary), Lisa Mikes (4th grade teacher at Discovery Ridge Elementary) and Melissa Armbruster (Reading Interventionist at Lakeview Elementary).

“I’m very proud to be a Wentzville teacher. I think that Wentzville has so many talented people here.” Prouhet added that she hopes the community knows everything that is done behind the scenes for students from kindergarten all the way up to high school. “I think our community should be aware of what our schools do and the accomplishments we as a district have achieved and understand that we do it for a better community. We do amazing things here behind these brick walls. I love my job!”

Teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment, and peer review. In a congressionally mandated study, National Board Certification was recently recognized by the National Research Council as having a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention, and professional development.

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Business

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Family-owned Powers Healthmart Offers Variety of Unique Services

By DeAnne Massie Customers have described walking into the new Powers Healthmart in O’Fallon as “taking a step back in time.”

They are visited at the door by someone who knows their names and is ready to help in any way possible. Sharlene Powers says that’s exactly what she and her husband had in mind when they opened the pharmacy in SeptemRandy and Sharlene Powers / Photo by Ray Rockwell ber. Both experienced pharmacists themselves, the Powers’ wanted to bring family-owned service to a pharmacy that offered competitive prices and in-house generic options. Healthmart was an easy choice.

“We keep our buying power, so our prices are at or lower than the larger stores around us,” says Powers. “And Healthmart offers their own brand of over-the counter products.”

Powers has found other ways to make shopping as convenient as possible for her customers. The pharmacy will have a drive- through soon, and delivery is free within five miles. Soon the pharmacy will offer pre-packaged medication packs. Powers says “It’s like a seven day pill-box with everything pre-sorted. There are punch cards for morning, afternoon and night instead of bottles to open.”

Powers Healthmart also offers weight-loss counseling and nutritional-supplements, and compounding services. Compounding makes available medication application and dosage options that typically are not ready-made in traditional pharmacies. They also offer flavoring options for kids and veterinary medication compounding services.

If Powers Healthmart doesn’t have what you’re looking for, let the pharmacists know. “We get orders in every day,” says Powers. “If there’s something you buy regularly, we can usually get it in.”

Before shopping at one of the big-box stores or chains, consider dropping by Powers Healthmart.

The friendly service, selection and prices are well-worth a look. While you’re there don’t forget your flu shot. Powers Healthmart offers flu shots for $15, and will bill your insurance if you prefer.

They are located at 7776 Winghaven Blvd. For more information, call 636.265.2924 or visit www. powershealthmart.com.

Crider Health Center, St. Louis Area Foodbank Join Forces to Feed the Hungry Year-Round Crider Health Center in Warrenton Becomes a Foodbank Mobile Distribution Location Crider Health Center and the St. Louis Area Foodbank have partnered in an on-going effort to provide food to under-served Warren County residents participating in Crider’s services and programs.

On Wednesday, November 21, a mobile distribution unit arrived at Crider Health Center, 19515 Brune Parkway in Warrenton, shortly before 9 a.m. Upon arrival, nine volunteers began the process of setting up the food distribution area and prepared to distribute groceries to each individual or family who presented a food certificate.

The staff at Crider Health Center distributed 80 food certificates to individuals and families who participate in the wide array of services provided at Crider Health Center. Each person who received a certificate received several bags of groceries including fresh produce, bread, frozen pizza, meat and an assortment of other items, including yogurt and other dairy products.

“Crider Health Center is excited to be partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank,” said Sarah Javier, vice president of development and marketing at Crider Health Center. “Many of our clients who are receiving food through this partnership have stated that they would be unable to provide a holiday meal for their families without our help. Seeing first-hand the difference that this small gesture made to the people we serve was not only heart-warming but really brought the true meaning behind the holidays into perspective.”

Together, Crider Health Center and the St. Louis Area Foodbank are not only fighting hunger, they are providing hope for individuals and families living in Warren County.

“The St. Louis Area Foodbank has been helping feed hungry families in Warren County for years. We are excited to work with Crider Health Center on mobile distributions in this area. While our most recent distribution took place just before Thanksgiving, everyone at the Foodbank recognizes that hunger affects families all year long, not just during the holiday season,” said Frank Finnegan, president and CEO at the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

“Crider has partnered with us to ensure that the families they serve receive access to quality, health-conscience food throughout the year. We are looking forward to working together well into the future to fight hunger in Warren County.”

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Boeing Employees Help United Services for Children Purchase New Equipment A grant from the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing St. Louis will assist United Services for Children in purchasing new therapy equipment and renovating its playground in St. Peters.

“ECF of Boeing St. Louis has been a strong supporter of our programs for many years,” said Ann Neuner, site director at United Services’ St. Peters location. “Their contributions have enabled us to address needs beyond the funds available in our budget.”

United Services for Children is a nonprofit organization that operates preschool and pediatric therapy centers in St. Peters and Dardenne Prairie. United Services

enrolls children with disabilities and typically developing children in an inclusive classroom environment where children of all abilities learn and play together.

Founded in 1975, the agency serves approximately 1,000 children each year.

The ECF is an employee-owned and directed giving program that allows Boeing employees to support the needs of their local communities via tax-deductible recurring payroll deductions or one-time gifts. Contributions are either directed to an ECF-pooled fund, or to an eligible nonprofit agency of the employee’s choice.

United Services thanks the ECF for its continued support of our developmental learning programs, helping children of all abilities reach their full potential.

Psychiatric Care and Research Center Offers Patient Care and Research Opportunities Under One Roof

By DeAnne Massie

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The Psychiatric Care and Research Center (PCRC) in O’Fallon offers a unique patient experience. Run

by Dr. John Canale and Dr. Howard Ilivicky, PCRC offers both in and outpatient care to all ages and

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conducts clinical research trials on Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, and Schizophrenia.

Despite the amount of work required to run these separate programs, the staff make sure every patient is treated with care and respect.

Dr. Howard Ilivicky describes his staff at the Psychiatric Care and Research Center (PCRC) in O’Fallon as “…the friendliest that we have ever been involved with. They truly care about the well-being of our patients and will go out of their way to help them.”

Dr. Canale received his training from Washington University Medical Center, and Dr. Ilivicky studied at Duke University Medical Center.

With 40 years of experience between them, they decided to create a care center where patients could feel comfortable. “We wanted to build a practice setting that is convenient and very patient friendly,” says Dr. Ilivicky. “It’s difficult

enough to have to go see a psychiatrist; We are fairly down to earth people that want to make the experience of seeing one of us comfortable, friendly, and respectful.”

In addition to making patients feel welcome and safe, the doctors wanted to incorporate the latest in treatment options. “We are on the cutting edge of the science of psychiatry. We are involved in an ongoing search for new therapies, new medications that can help patients.” PCRC has been involved in over 100 medication trials that include either totally new treatments or new uses for older medications. Dr. Ilivicky advises that the trials offer low risk with many advantages. “These trials are done under the guidance of the Federal Drug Administration and above all else value the safety of patients.” Trials sometimes uncover successful treatments for patients who have not had success in the past and access to treatment for patients who cannot afford insurance or the cost of care.

PCRC is located at 4132 Keaton Crossing Blvd., Suite 201, O’Fallon, MO 63368. Call 636.244.3589 or visit www.pcrc-stl.com to learn more.

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SAINT CHARLES Christmas Traditions Welcome to St. Charles Christmas Traditions!

Information from www.stcharleschristmas.com

Where Christmas Past Comes to Life Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of holiday music

world. Over 30 characters have joined in the festivities, each wearing hand crafted clothing representing their heritage from the Victorian Carolers, and the Fife & Drum Corps. and carrying trading cards to give to visitors as a keepsake.

Smell the roasting of chestnuts in the air. Capture in your Shop and dine along the brick-lined streets festively decomind a time in America when life was simpler, and Christrated with greenery and red bows. mas was elegant and magical.

The South Main Preservation Society first created this This holiday celebration is staged in a charming village on truly unique family event in the early 1970s, while an effort the Missouri River known as St. Charles. The street comes was underway to revitalize the South Main Historic District. alive with Christmas Legends and Santas from around the Now almost 40 years later, Christmas Traditions remains a favorite festival, attracting a wide range of visitors to our area. Funding for this event is provided by the City of Saint Charles, via the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Frenchtown Heritage Museum - 1121 North 2nd Street Bureau.

The Glass Workbench - 318 South Main Street For a complete schedule and many more loThe Grand Opera House - 311 North Main Street cal events, please visit www.stcharleschristmas.

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Little O’s Soda Shop - 125 North Main Street St. Charles Chamber of Commerce - 2201 1st Capitol Drive The Santa Parade St. Charles Convention Center - 1 Convention Center Plaza Saturdays and Sundays during Festival St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau - 230 South Main Street 1:30 p.m.

Begins at 1000 S. Main Street and ends in Berthold Square at 200 S. Main Street Enjoy the pageantry of a live parade led by the Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps, and topped off with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. Follow the procession to Berthold Square for caroling and a short, family-friendly program. Enter your child to win a ride with Santa at www.historicstcharles.com.

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Breakfast with Santa

Saturdays, December 8, 15, and 22 9 a.m.

Mother-In-Law House, 500 S. Main Street Come enjoy breakfast at the beautiful Mother-In-Law House Restaurant for an up-close-and-personal visit with Santa. Bring your holiday wish list. Plus, don’t forget the camera to capture all the holiday fun.

Doors open at 9 a.m., and breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m.

Parking is free on the street and nearby lots.

Tickets are $15 for children (12 and under) $18 for adults and reservations are required. But hurry! Only a limited number of tickets are available.

To order tickets, contact Karen Godfrey at 636.255.6155.

“A Clueless Christmas” A Comical Interactive Christmas Mystery

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Dinner Show – December 9, 16, and 23 • 6 p.m.

Grand Opera House Banquet Center and Event Center , 311 N. Main Street Ever wish you could be the one to figure out who-dunnit? Come join us for this mysterious show with attendees such as Ms. Scarlet, Col. Mustard, Mr. Green, and Mrs. Peacock. Although Mr. Body may be the first to be murdered, anyone could be next! If you guess the true murderer, you could leave with

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SAINT CHARLES Christmas Traditions Photos with Santa

Saturdays during Festival 11 a.m. - 5 p.m..

Sundays during Festival 12 - 5 p.m.

222 North Main Street in tandem w/ Trains on Main Come visit Santa and his elves, and make sure he knows what you would like for Christmas! For a nominal fee you can purchase professional photos that come in a gold-foiltrimmed frame. Additional photos in varying sizes can be ordered online. Please note that Santa will join the parade from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday during the festival.

Carriage Rides

Saturdays during Festival • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sundays during Festival • 12 - 5 p.m.

Monday, December 24 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Board the carriage at the Tourism Center at 230 S. Main Street. Take a relaxing carriage ride along Main Street during the holiday season (weather permitting – not operating during parade). Rides are $5 per person.

To reserve a carriage for a special event or evening during the holiday season, please call 636.398.4123.

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Trains on Main

your own fabulous Christmas gift. We’ll give you a hint... it wasn’t Col. Mustard in the Library with the Candlestick!

Dinner show tickets are $62.50 per person and lunch show tickets are $50 per person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Parking is free on the street and nearby lots.

To order tickets, contact Karen Godfrey at 636.255.6155.

Decorations

Now thru December 24, Wednesday thru Friday – Noon 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday – Noon - 5 p.m.

Hosted by Frenchtown Heritage Museum. A festive train display including a Victorian winter scene and various other themes. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 3 to 12 years). For more information, call 636-724-2106.

Marshmallow Roast

Fridays during Festival • 7 p.m.

Chestnut Roasters’ Fire Pit, Between 700 and 800 blocks of S. Main Street Join some of your favorite Christmas Traditions characters at the Chestnut Roasters’ fire to enjoy roasting complimentary marshmallows and listening to holiday story-telling around the fire.

Kissing Ball

Kister Park Gazebo, 400 block of S. Main Street A special bundle of mistletoe, holly, ribbon and evergreens mark the perfect spot for you to fall in love or rekindle the joys of yesteryear.

Gingerbread Village

Festival Hours until December 22 at 6 p.m.

Main Street Church, 116 N. Main Street Visit the candy filled world of Gingerbread Village. All gingerbread houses from the decorating contest will be on display for your holiday enjoyment. For more information, visit www.churchonmain.com/gingerbreadold.

Santa Send-off

Monday, December 24 • 1:30 p.m.

Begins at 1000 S. Main Street and ends in Berthold Square at the corner of First Capitol Drive and S. Main Street.

Don’t miss the opportunity to send one final wave and cheer Santa on as he heads back to the North Pole for the big night!

Sleigh Bell Singers

Fridays during Festival Various Restaurants on N. Main Street Our own Sleigh Bell Singers join us for a night of merriment singing the songs of the 1930s and 1940s while stopping at various restaurants in the historic North Main Street district.

Saint Charles is one of America’s great Historic Districts.

There is no other place quite like South Main Street, which features 10 blocks of historic buildings, some dating as far back as the late 1700s.

For Christmas Traditions, we pull out all the stops to create a festive setting the whole family can enjoy. With more than 10,000 feet of fresh greenery, 150 wreaths, 1,200 hand-tied red velvet bows, and thousands of white lights in the trees and on the buildings, you just can’t help but get caught up in the holiday spirit.

In the daytime, the crisp reds and greens provide a colorful backdrop as you walk the brick streets enjoying all that Christmas Traditions has to offer. And in the evening, the white lights make a nighttime stroll or drive down www.ohbanquets.com Main Street one of St. Louis’ best free light displays.

The holiday decor on Main Street is just one more way that Christmas Past Comes To Life in Saint Charles during Christmas Traditions.

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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Youngest Pick:

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

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company.

Copyright 2012.

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“The Country Mouse and the City Mouse”

Sometimes it’s best to be satisfied with the plate of cheese life dishes out to us. So it goes in “The Country Mouse and the City Mouse,” a fable by Aesop that will never grow old. This gorgeous redo with illustrations and words by Helen Ward is simply stunning.

Life is quite satisfactory for a bitty brown country mouse. He revels in the “ripe orchards of fall,” and “the sun-warmed earth in the spring.” But the rural rodent also knows the “aching hunger of a long, cold winter,” and the dangers that lurk in the woods.

Unrest seizes him when his city cousin comes to visit. Suddenly, life in a metropolis sounds pretty appetizing. With a scamper, country mouse sets off on an adventure that doesn’t quite turn out as he had planned.

Joke of the week:

The Mouse Family

Once there was a family of mice.

One day, the mother said that they needed food. So the first mouse went to get some cheese when he came back his mom said "what kind of cheese is that?"

He said, "cheddar."

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The second mouse went out and came back with swiss cheese. His mom said "how do you know it's swiss cheese?"

He said, "it's from a swiss cheese factory."

The last and final mouse went out and came back with nacho cheese.

His mom asked "how do you know it's nacho cheese?"

The mouse said, "after I took it, this big man was chasing me yelling “that's not yo cheese!”

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The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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Movie

“Life of Pi”

A well-crafted story about religion, faith, and survival, “Life of Pi” is a film that may get lost in the flood of holiday films this year. With Yann Martel’s

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original novel to guide him, director Ang Lee crafted a cinematic world filled with hope, terror, and some beautiful animals.

The story opens with a writer interviewing the adult Piscine Molitor (Irrfan Khan) about his unusual name and his equally intriguing life. In flashbacks, Pi (played as a teen by Suraj Sharma) recalls growing up as the son of a zookeeper in the French territory of Pondicherry.

Financial problems force the family to sell everything except the animals. After boarding a freighter for a better life in another country, Pi and his family run into rough waters while at sea. Pi is washed overboard, landing in a lifeboat with a zebra and a hungry Bengal tiger. The young man’s survival depends on finding enough food to eat while not becoming the tiger’s dinner in the process.

Whimsical and intriguing, “Life of Pi” is a very watchable film. The bulk of the action takes place on that tiny lifeboat.

Director Ang Lee keeps the camera focused on Pi’s tiny

universe within the boat and the surrounding water.

Lee occasionally shows the beauty of the vast sea surrounding the boy, though.

Actor Suraj Sharma does an outstanding job in the title role. Like Tom Hanks in “Castaway,” Sharma is separated from the other characters for most of the story. His only companion, the tiger named Richard Parker, is mostly a computer-generated image. Ang Lee has said in interviews that the CGI was necessary to keep his leading man from getting eaten for real.

“Life of Pi” also talks about religion in great detail.

Before his adventure at sea, the adult Pi recounts his efforts to find a belief system that works for him.

Calling religion a house with many rooms, Pi embraces the Catholic faith and also becomes a Muslim while growing up in Pondicherry.

Definitely not the typical holiday film, “Life of Pi” is a powerful piece that may be too intense for younger members of the family. For curious viewers hungry for something different this year, however, director Ang Lee and leading man Suraj Sharma are serving up something quite special at the multiplex.

“Life of Pi,” rated PG for emotional thematic content throughout, some scary actions sequences, and peril, currently is playing in local theaters.

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Great for holiday gifts or everyday giving needs.

Can be used for membership, activities and sports.

Gift cards are available for purchase at the service center.

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Joe Morice

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

Non-Conforming Conformists Do you remember the old witticism, “If you remember the sixties, you weren’t part of them”? It referred to the era of young people we referred to as “Hippies” or “Non-conformists“. You remember those. They were the younger generation that deplored the so-called, “Establishment” and dropped out, so to speak. They were usually college students, many of whom resented the draft and believed the war in Viet Nam was a political sham. They grew long hair, wore strange clothing and the drug world began in earnest. Many parents were horrified.

I dubbed them NCC’s; short for non-conforming conformists.

Many of my generation were on the fence in one respect or another. By the time Viet Nam escalated into a sizable police action (sic, war), the military preferred slightly younger people than myself.

A non-conforming conformist college student I knew grew his hair long and burned his draft card. He said he was going to Canada. His father, an army veteran, threatened him with severe bodily harm. Out of spite he enlisted in the Marine Corp. His name is among those on “The Wall” in Washington DC. When I was a teenager, I tried to be an NCC. I grew sideburns and combed my locks into what was called a “Duck’s Butt.” This was a flat-top hairdo with long sides slicked rearwards to meet each other with the aid of Brylcreem. ‘A little dab’ll do ya’…or a big dab. My hair reflected moonlight.

Then my father saw it. He made me realize that conforming to my peer group wasn’t non-conforming. Conforming to his was okay, though. Later, the barber repaired my angry-father scissors damage with a clippers and a knowing grin.

These days, NCC’s bring new inspiration to their groups. They have tattoos and

baggy pants down below the gluteus maximus (thankfully, they wear undies), jewelry spiked through various parts of their anatomy, strange hairdos with one side purple and the other side bare or spiked hair that looks like tiny Christmas trees and so on. I doubt Brylcreem could make hair stand up like that. Maybe they use axle grease.

While being more bizarre than my generation, they’re still NCC’s. Peer groups still clutter the teenage world more than ever. From gang colors to goofy hairdos, it’s still, “Look at me, I’m different”…but not really.

I’m not scorning NCC’s, however. If everybody was the same, what a boring world this would be.

The recent Palestine/Israel conflict was another form of NCC’s battling another over religious differences. To me, it seemed more about the lust for power by leaders with naïve adolescent views of war. It reminded me of the street gangs here at home.

Usually, they’re boys with weapons fighting other boys with weapons over slights, real or imagined. The Palestinians in Gaza obtain newer versions of weapons every few years and can’t wait to use them. Like street gangs, the ones with the best or most weapons wins but ultimately, the people who are killed and maimed do not. It makes bragging rights a bit hard for their families.

Viet Nam’s conflict eventually passed on to another of history’s wars fought and suffered by young heroes, non-conforming or otherwise. Some of us wondered why all the fuss about a small country that wasn’t a real military threat. Since then, it’s been overshadowed by new wars with even deadlier weapons.

We also have new youngsters to use them or die trying. Will there be a new wall with names for their friends and families to look for? It seems appropriate. Conformism or non-conformism won’t matter. Remembering them will.

Cold Weather Safety Tips from Operation Weather Survival and United Way 2-1-1 Operation Weather Survival and United Way 2-1-1 remind you to take care during cold weather advisories, warnings and emergencies. For information on what to do during a cold-weather emergency, or to find warming shelters call 2-1-1 from a land line or 800.427.4626 from cell phones. For senior citizens worried about not being able to pay for heat, bill assistance information is available by calling United Way 2-1-1 at 2-1-1 or 800.427.4626. All calls are free and confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days per year. If your business or organization wants to participate as a warming shelter, please contact 2-1-1.

Taking preventative action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions. By preparing your home and car in advance for winter emergencies, and by observing safety precautions during times of extremely cold weather, you can reduce the risk of weather-related health problems.

Below are tips, compiled by Operation Weather Survival to help keep you safe and warm during cold weather emergencies.

Personal cold weather tips: • Dress in layered clothing and wear some sort of head gear/covering • Check space heaters for sufficient ventilation and wire condition • Never place space heaters close to flammable objects, such as drapes or bedding or on top of furniture or near water • Make sure fireplace flues are working properly • Check extension cords for breaks or fraying • Do not use charcoal or gas grills indoors

• Check on your neighbors – especially the elderly • Keep pets inside • Never use an electric generator indoors, inside the garage, or near the air intake of your home because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning • Insulate walls and attic.

• Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows.

• Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside.

• Insulate any water lines that run along outer walls (water will be less likely to freeze).

• Service snow-removal equipment.

• Have chimney and flue inspected.

• Install easy-to-read outdoor thermometer • Prepare your home and car for cold weather – safety kits are available Before a winter storm hits: • Have a week’s worth of food and safety supplies • Keep a water supply • Make sure you have at least one of the following in case there is a power failure: o Battery-powered radio (for listening to local emergency instructions). Have extra batteries o National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio receiver (for listening to National Weather Service broadcasts) • Find out how your community warns the public about severe weather • Listen to emergency broadcasts Winter storm warning terms: • Winter weather advisory (Expect winter weather conditions to cause inconvenience and hazards.)

• Frost/ freeze warning www.aaaheatingcooling.com (Expect below-

freezing temperatures.)

• Winter storm watch (Be alert. A storm is likely.)

• Winter storm warning (Take action. The storm is in or entering the area.)

• Blizzard warning (Seek refuge immediately! Snow and strong winds, near-zero visibility, deep snow drifts, and life-threatening wind chill.)

Much more cold-weather related information is available at these sites: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Winter weather • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Power outages • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Emergency preparedness and response • American Red Cross o Winter storm preparedness o Frozen pipes o Pet protection • FEMA Winter Storms and Extreme Cold About United Way 2-1-1 2-1-1 is a fast, free and confidential way to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-1-1 call centers operate under national standards and are staffed by trained specialists who quickly assess the callers’ needs and refer them to the help they seek. Information is available on a broad range of services, including food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy, and job training programs. www.211helps.org About Operation Weather Survival OWS is a coalition of local government, for-profit and non-profit organizations that coordinates resources and educate the public to prevent illness and death caused by extreme hot or cold weather. United Way handles the administration and call center for OWS.

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Shelly Schneider

Driving Lessons Christopher and Michael have their driver’s licenses, and our 17 year-old daughter, Sam, will test for the license any day now. There are so many thoughts that bounce around in my head when I realize that the person sitting next to me in the Mocha Machine (our pet name for the 2000 Pontiac Montana that we own) was expelled from my womb just yesterday (or so it seems). I think about her youth, my aging; her safety, my safety; her sheer exhilaration, my sheer terror…you get the idea.

Jim graciously accepted the role of driving instructor, and he did an amazing job. I didn’t think there would be much for me to do after Sam got used to driving Hwy. K and Mexico Road. She even drove I-70 on a recent Saturday morning trip to grandma’s house. I now know that my biggest contribution to a would-be licensed driver is to watch my Ps and Qs. BC (before children for this column’s sake), I used to yell at less-than-attentive drivers. We all do it at some point in our lives. Hopefully, by the time we reach 40, we’ve grown out of it. In my 20s I yelled things like, “Hey, moron! Where’d you get your license…Kmart?” AC (after children) I used to mumble little gems like, “It’s called a turn signal, you idiot.” And ACWLAC (after children who listen and copy) I toned it down to something like, “Nice one, bud/chick.”

I’ve learned that no one is perfect, and anyone can have a bad day. So if someone cuts out in front of me and drives 20 mph in a 40 mph zone, I just think to myself, “That’s o.k., honey.” And, especially when the kids are in the van I do things like wave to someone who is kind enough to let me into traffic.

This school year, however, has (at times) brought me full circle to BC Shelly. I still drive Sam to high school every once-in-a-while. Our goal is to make it out the door by 7:10 a.m. I think we’ve managed to meet that goal once or twice this year.

But we still get out the door early enough for the Sam to get to her locker and into her first-hour class on time. I turn left out of our subdivision onto Knaust, which is usually backed up from a stop sign at Progress South Elementary School south to street from which I turn. Knaust is a two-lane street, with a turn lane in the middle. Most of us, I’m sure, are acutely aware that the turn lane is for left turns.

And the majority of us know that we are supposed to drive in the turn lane for a few hundred feet before making a left turn. There are those, I’ve discovered, who think the left turn lane is their own personal express lane to South Middle School.

These people drive in the turn lane for at least two-tenths of a mile before turning into South Middle School to drop their child(ren) off for the day.

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That annoys me. Why? Because these people seem to consider themselves so important that the rules of the road (and of etiquette, by the way) don’t apply. The people I’m talking about are repeat offenders. Or at least they used to be. The lady who drove the green minivan hasn’t done it in a while. She used to…on a daily basis. And for the past few weeks I’ve watched someone in a dark gray Dodge drive past me in the turn lane.

I think it just annoys me because these people have some superiority complex.

I’m still careful of the words I choose, but I do think it needs to be discussed when the kids are in the van. So we talk about being polite while driving, about following the law, and about the dangers of driving in a turn lane for two-tenths of a mile.

This morning Sam noticed an O’Fallon police officer in the Boonslick State School for the Severely Handicapped, located just south of Progress South Elementary and South Middle School. Not 1.4 seconds later the dark gray Dodge passed us in the turn lane.

“Yes!” I exclaimed with a fist pump as we all watched the police officer turn on his lights and pull the Dodge over. I then promptly apologized to my children for the emotional display (it was more than a “Yes!” with a fist pump…I think some Vincent Price-type laughter may have been a part of the scene).

I used to be a “Do as I say and not as I do” kind of person. Don’t be that kind of person. It doesn’t work. Be the kind of person you want your child to be. You will mess up from time to time, and that is where humility must be the dominating force, not self-righteousness.

While still glowing from the Dodge’s misfortune, I rolled through the three-way stop sign (something I used to do way too much…a Florida stop I call it).

“Hey, Mom,” Sam said from the passenger seat.

“Yeah, sweetie?” I asked, still grinning from ear to ear.

“You didn’t come to a full and complete stop,” she said.

Here is where the Holy Spirit gave me the grace to think before speaking. Humility, remember?

“You’re absolutely correct,” I said. “It’s a good thing the police officer is busy. We should never be in such a hurry that we don’t stop at a stop sign.”

Sam is learning to drive. Shelly is learning that children notice just about everything we say and do. Let’s be careful out there.

The Perfect Holiday Roast (Family Features) When it comes to holiday entertaining, there is nothing more elegant – or easy – than serving a beautiful roast. The elegance factor we can all understand, but easy? It’s true. There is no need to be intimidated by a roast ever again.

Tender roasts are always cooked uncovered using dry heat methods, which results in producing the flavorful, deep brown crusty exterior. It’s also important to allow the roast to rest before carving to ensure that the juices in the center have time to redistribute for maximum flavor and tenderness. This recipe for Blue Cheese and Cabernet Sauvignon Demi Glace is easy to make and just the right touch for the perfect holiday roast.

Roast Buyer’s Guide Use this rule of thumb to determine how much meat you need to purchase per serving: • Boneless Roast: 1/2 pound, uncooked • Bone-In Roast: 1 pound, uncooked • Standing Rib Roast, also known as a Prime Rib Roast: allow 2 servings per rib For a free “Great Gathering Guide and Cookbook” filled with delicious recipes from Omaha Steaks, call 1-800-228-9055, or visit www.OmahaSteaks.com.

Blue Cheese and Cabernet Sauvignon Demi Glace

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Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: - 1/2 teaspoon olive oil - 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped - 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped - 1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon - 1 cup Demi Glace* - 2 ounces Maytag Blue Cheese, crumbled

*Demi Glace can be made from scratch or purchased from a specialty food store such as Omaha Steaks.

Directions: 1. In a sauce pan heat olive oil. Sauté shallots and garlic until transparent.

2. Add Cabernet Sauvignon to pan and reduce by half.

3. Add Demi Glace to pan and slowly bring to a boil.

4. Stir in blue cheese.

5. Serve with Beef Roast or Steak.

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Sports

Gary Baute

Indoor Football Monsters Hold Impressive Tryouts ***Owner Andrew Haines In The House Your Missouri Monsters will take the turf at the Family Arena in St. Charles for their first home game Friday March 8.

First, need to get players and that is what they did last weekend with over 50 on the turf. Coaches and owners evaluated every position with stopwatches and clipboards.

Several in the mix showed off their speed and agility.

Moms, dads and friends were in the stands cheered their favorite player. Pictured are Felicia, her son D’Andre and his buddy Oreon. ~~~Run all the way through

rado, California, Nebraska, Georgia, Florida, Illinois and Missouri.

On the regular season schedule for the Lady Lions, they will have eight dual meets and two tournaments. The inaugural dual meet for the Lady Lions is scheduled for January 5 at the University of Denver. The team will host three regular season meets, with one against in-state opponent Southeast Missouri State University on January 18, one against Bowling Green State University on February 9, and one against Texas Woman’s University on March 10th.

The Lindenwood gymnastics team is a member of the Midwest Independent Conference. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood

Another Tryout THIS Saturday For Indoor Football ***At St. Louis Sports Arena Go to the website www.uiflmonsters.com to get all the details for this unique opportunity to play for the Missouri Monsters professional indoor football team. ~~~Another change to strut your stuff Gymnastics Set To Host Mizzou For Scrimmage ***Lady Lions The Lindenwood women’s gymnastics squad is set to host Mizzou in a dual scrimmage on December 9 at 2 p.m. This year marks the first year for the Lady Lion gymnastics team.

The roster for the Lady Lions entails 10 freshmen and one transfer junior. The team comes from all over the United States, including members from Texas, Colo-

Rams Heat Up In The Desert ***Rams 31-Cardinals 17 The St. Louis Rams beat the Phoenix Cardinals 31-17 to remain unbeaten in the four games played within the division.

Many highlights were found on both sides of the line of scrimmage: *The last time the Rams beat out their opponent by a 14 point margin was vs Washington (9/26/10) *Running back Steven Jackson rushed for 139 yards on 24 carries, marks his second game this season with 100-plus yards and 33rd of his career. His 139 yards is his 10th highest total of his career *Quarterback Sam Bradford completed eight of 17 passes for 205 yards, and two touchdowns for a 106.2 passer rating. His second highest rating of the season *Corner back Janoris Jenkins recorded two interceptions both for a touchdowns *Jenkins is the first Ram to record two interceptions for touchdowns in a game and is the fourth rookie in NFL history with two interceptions for touchdowns in a single game *Line backer James Laurinaitis made his first interception and returned for 18 yards *Safety Craig Dahl registered his fourth interception of the year in the third quarter and returned it 38 yards *The four interceptions marks the fourth highest interceptions total since the Rams moved to St. Louis. ~~~Keep up the scoring

MDC Offers Incentive Payments for CRP Enrollment, Enhancements Incentive payments will help enhance private land for quail and other early successional wildlife, waterfowl, and grassland birds Landowners in 54 Missouri counties can receive $300 per acre in incentive bonuses for enrolling new land in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and those with existing CRP contracts could receive payments exceeding $200 for management practices that enhance the value of CRP acres for wildlife.

Private Land Programs Supervisor Lisa Potter with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says the approximate 1.1 million acres of CRP on the Missouri landscape serves an essential role in the protection and enhancement of Missouri’s water quality, soil quality and wildlife habitat. In the past two years alone, Missouri has lost over 200,000 acres of CRP to contract expirations and land use conversions.

In an effort to increase and enhance the amount of quality wildlife habitat in Missouri, MDC is offering

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$100 to $150 per acre for new land enrolled in certain CRP practices. The MDC incentives are in addition to $100 to $150 incentive payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Services Agency (FSA) for new enrollments.

Qualifying CRP practices include CP33 (Habitat Buffers for Upland Birds), CP38 (State Acres for Wildlife Enhancements), CP42 (Pollinator Habitat) and CP23 (Wetland Restoration).

MDC also is offering an additional $18 to $60 per acre for mid-contract management activities, such as prescribed burning, disking, herbicide application and legume or native forb interseeding on existing cool-season grass (CP1) and warm-season grass acres.

These payments are in addition to FSA payments for required mid-contract management activities.

Besides all of the foregoing incentives, MDC is offering landowners incentive payments of $100 to $200 for planting or enhancing shrubby cover within or adjacent to CRP land.

“Today, most of Missouri’s rural landscape provides little habitat for early suc-

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cessional wildlife such as quail, grassland birds and cottontail rabbits,” says Potter. “These special incentives, in combination with CRP, can provide an ideal mix of early successional habitat.”

Mid-contract management incentives are available now, however, incentives for new CRP acres will not be available until Congress passes or extends the federal farm bill.

Counties included in the offer are: Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Bollinger, Buchanan, Butler, Caldwell, Cape Girardeau, Cass, Carroll, Chariton, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Daviess, DeKalb, Dunklin, Franklin, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Knox, Jackson, Johnson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Mississippi, Monroe, New Madrid, Nodaway, Pemiscot, Pike, Platte, Putnam, Randolph, Ray, Ripley, St. Charles, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shelby, Stoddard, Sullivan, Vernon and Worth.

More information is available from local MDC private land conservationists (PLCs). To find your PLC, visit the MDC website at www.mdc.mo.gov and click on the “Local Contact” box.

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Tai Chi Classes Improve Overall Health With winter fast approaching, slips and falls are a major concern, particularly among the older population. When someone has been injured due to a fall, daily tasks such as grocery shopping and making doctors’ appointments become Lauren Lepchenske, Aquatics difficult if not impossible.

Coordinator at the St. Charles Many people are aware that County Family YMCA physical activity in general will reduce the likelihood of falls. Balance and flexibility are the two areas of fitness to focus on when fall reduction is a goal. Yoga and Pilates are popular forms of exercise that emphasize these areas of fitness.

Tai Chi is a less commonly known eastern form of martial arts that also aids in the development of balance and flexibility. While Tai Chi was developed

for use among all ages, because of its safe qualities, it makes it a popular choice for older active adults. It is a low impact form of exercise that puts very little stress on muscles and joints.

Tai Chi combines slow and controlled movement patterns with rhythmic breathing. The slow movements aid in developing balance while the continuous movement patterns help to increase range of motion in the joints. Both of these can aid in fall prevention.

Tai Chi is also done in a vertical position which is beneficial because this is how many activities of daily life are performed. Tai Chi has been shown to improve energy and stamina, increase muscle strength and definition, and improve flexibility and balance.

It also has been shown to improve cognition and reduce stress. Not only is Tai Chi good for the body, it is a holistic exercise that is also good for improved mental function.

According to a Harvard Medical School health publication article, The Benefits of Tai Chi (May

2009), Tai Chi is also great for those who suffer from arthritis. In a study done by Tufts University in 2008, “an hour of Tai Chi twice a week for 12 weeks reduced pain and improved mood and physical functioning more than standard stretching exercises in people with severe knee osteoarthritis.” Studies have also indicated an increase in overall health in those patients with heart disease, hypertension and sleep problems.

Tai Chi classes, such as those at the YMCA, are taught by trained and certified instructors in a small group environment. Both beginning and regular Tai Chi classes are available. For more information on YMCA Tai Chi classes, contact the St. Charles County Family YMCA at 636.928.1928, or the O’Fallon Family YMCA at 636.379.0092.

Lauren Lepchenske, the Aquatics Coordinator for the St. Charles County Family YMCA, has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in exercise science from Eastern Illinois University.

Game-Changing Procedure for Patients with Life-threatening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Improves safety and reduces recovery times for patients Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common diagnosis affecting older adults and it is the 13th cause of death in the United States. However, many of those diagnosed with an AAA aren’t candidates for conventional repair or first generation endovascular grafts due to type and location of their aneurysms.

A recently FDA-approved endovascular repair option is dramatically improving patient safety and reducing recovery time for patients with life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysms. Vito Mantese, MD, of Mercy Hospital St. Louis, is one of only a few vascular surgeons in the country using a newly-approved, fenestrated aortic endograft for minimallyinvasive endovascular repair.

“This new graft offers significant advantages in safety and shortened recovery times over conventional abdominal aortic aneurysm repair,” Dr. Mantese said. “Many patients go home the next day – as opposed to spending a week in the hospital. Usually patients are back to daily activities after a week, instead of two months. The recovery is much faster.”

Because of his clinical expertise, Dr. Mantese was one of only a few surgeons in the U.S. chosen to participate in a clinical trial of a Zenith® Fenestrated Aortic Endograft (ZFEN), a new generation of grafts. The 18-month clinical trial resulted in the April 2012 FDA-approval of

Cook® Medical’s ZFEN, and addresses the specialized endovascular needs of more complicated AAA patients.

Each ZFEN is custom-made for the patient. Precisely-calibrated fenestrations (holes) in the graft material allow blood flow to the patient’s renal or superior mesenteric arteries carrying blood to the kidneys and intestines, respectively. Mercy Hospital St. Louis is one of the few hospitals in the U.S. authorized to use these specialized endografts, and Dr. Mantese is among the few hand-picked vascular surgeons selected and trained for this procedure.

“This procedure is a game-changer,” Dr. Mantese said. “It’s a huge improvement over what we could offer in the past. It allows patients to avoid the risks of conventional surgery, shortens their stays in the hospital and dramatically lessens the time it takes to recover.”

The FDA-approved fenestrated aortic endograft is manufactured exclusively by Cook® Medical.

Dr. Vito Mantese explains new repair option to a patient.

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December 8: Birthday Party for Jesus 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at New Life Church, 1083 Cool Springs Industrial Drive, O’Fallon, Mo. Lunch, (Chick FilA), Christmas craft activities, photos in the manger scene, Christmas wreath raffle and a visit and reading of the Christmas Story from a “Special Guest in a Red Suit.”

Children 10 and under free. Ages 11 and older: $10 per person. Info: www.ourladysinn.org or call Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375.

December 8: Christmas play at New Beginnings Worship Center 6:00 p.m. “The Greatest Gift”. 108 Birdie Hills Rd., St. Peters. Info: 636.544.2030 or 636.397.2959.

December 9 & 24: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Events (12-9) Advent Communion, 8:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. Celtic Christmas Musical, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (1224) Various Christmas Eve Worship events 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Info: 636.561.4347 or www.dpc4u.org.

December 9: Christmas Concert at Wentzville United Methodist Church 6:30 p.m. Free & open to the public. Carols and Christmas songs performed by our Adult, Youth and Children’s Bell Ensembles, Sanctuary Choir, Redeemed Praise Band, Women of Grace Vocal Ensemble and more. Includes brownie,

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cookie, and beverage bar. Love offerings gratefully accepted for our Music Ministries. Info: Choir Director Amy Gatschenberger at 636.327.6377, or visit www. livelovegrow.org.

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.

December 12: Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Christy Banquet Center (9000 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO). $14. 636.240.7772.

December 15 & 16: Church of the Transfiguration “Advent Camp” 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All children in the community (through 5th grade) welcome, no matter what their religious affiliation or those with no religious affiliation. Seasonal stories, crafts and music, along with assigning parts and rehearsing for our Advent/Christmas Pageant.

Lunch included on Saturday. Contact Barry Luedloff at 636.561.8951 for a copy of the registration form.

3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors.

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

December 13: Family Night at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-8 p.m., making a Christmas craft.

Families and kids of all ages are welcome. Info: 636.928.1928.

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

December 14: Chillin’ with Santa at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 6-9 p.m. Spend the evening “chillin” with Santa and his elves. Family swim, crafts, games & activities.

Free for members, $5/family for non-members.

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 ARP-stln@hotmail.com.

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

Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course

EVENTS

December 6: Holiday House Tour 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Rotary Club. Benefits the Rotary Amphitheater and The Rotary Foundation’s worldwide polio eradication efforts. $20/person. Tickets may be purchased in person from Commerce Bank at 94 Crossing or Cottleville City Hall. To order by mail, send a check payable to Rotary Club, PO Box 246, Cottleville, MO 63338 (must be received by Nov. 29). Info: 636.447.8446 or 314.378.7888.

December 9: Pet Photos with Santa at Paws N Relax 11 a.m. - 3p.m. at Paws and Relax Pet Spa (1330 Sunburst Drive O’Fallon, MO) $5 for a photo, all proceeds will benefit a local shelter.

636.272.PAWS (7297).

December 10: Men’s Winter Basketball Registration Begins At the St. Charles County Family YMCA. Season begins January 13.

Register: 636.928.1928.

December 15: The American Legion Riders & Eternal Peace Cemetery Wreaths Across America ceremony We will start our day by escorting the Wreaths from American Legion Post 323 at 10:30 a.m. to Eternal Peace Cemetery for our ceremony at 11 a.m. Placing wreaths will follow. Everyone is welcome back to the Legion afterwards.

December 15: The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Winter Concert Veterans Holiday Celebration 1 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church in St. Charles. The Vietnam Veterans of America Post 458 recently donated a flag to the Orchestra and a special flag dedication will be part of the concert. All groups will also perform individually. The Larry Hart Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser gift basket auction will take place during the concert. Tickets: $4 for adults, $2 for children. Available at the door. All veterans welcome with complimentary tickets

at the door. Info: Judy Williams at sccyo@sccyo.org or 636.916.0515.

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

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

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

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

4th Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club.

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

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

Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required.

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

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm., Thursdays 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 p.m. Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO.

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Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a nonsmoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • December 5, 2012 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional.

Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles.

Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

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

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

Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center.

DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call

636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163.

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

Progress West HealthCare Center Events Free unless otherwise noted. Info/ registration: 636.344.2273 or www.progresswesthealthcare.org.

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December 6: AARP Driver Safety Program 9 a.m.-1 p.m. [PWHC] Support Groups

Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon.

Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org.

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

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

Registration: 314.SSM.DOCS (776.3627).

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

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

636.947.5684.

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

• 1st 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.

4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig

Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West.

636.625.5447 Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing. 636.928.7651, x. 115.

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

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

636.916.9920.

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

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

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And, for those still searching for the perfect holiday gifts, the Arch can also be a great place to complete any holiday shopping. The Gateway Arch Museum Store offers an extensive selection of books, DVDs, CDs, toys, apparel and other collectible gifts highlighting the Arch, Lewis and Clark, Native American culture, westward expansion and our nation’s national parks. At the Levee Mercantile vintage store, shoppers can learn about the commercial products available on the St. Louis riverfront in the 19th century and pick up a variety of nostalgic gifts, including old-time cookbooks, soaps, and treats such as homemade breads, pretzels and muffins, saltwater taffy and cinnamon sticks.

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“As families and friends make plans to gather together this holiday season, we encourage them to add a trip to the Gateway Arch to their to-do lists,” said Justin Struttmann, Director of Operations for the Gateway Arch.

“Whether you’ve been here before, or are witnessing the beauty of the Arch, up-close, for the very first time, a trip to the Gateway Arch grounds is always a unique and special experience, and the holidays are a perfect time to take advantage of all the monument has to offer.”

The Gateway Arch is located on the riverfront in downtown St. Louis. It is one of the many attractions in the Core of Discovery - downtown St. Louis’ attractions district. For more information on the Arch’s many attractions, please call 877.982.1410 or visit www.gatewayarch.com.

The Core of Discovery was created by the partners at the Gateway Arch, which include the National Park Service; its cooperating association, Jefferson National Parks Association; and its park partner, Metro. The Core of Discovery also represents a commitment by the National Park Service, Jefferson National Parks Association and Metro to work in partnership with their downtown neighbors to make the visitor experience even better.

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