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Cease the cease-fires Many years ago, on my first trip around the world, I was struck by how children in the Middle East – Arab and Israeli alike – were among the nicest-looking little children I had seen anywhere.

It was painful to think that they were going to grow up killing each other. But that is exactly what happened.

It is understandable that today many people in many lands just want the fighting between the Israelis and the Palestinians to stop. Calls for a cease-fire are ringing out from the United Nations and from Washington, as well as from ordinary people in many places around the world.

According to the New York Times, Secretary of State John Kerry is hoping for a cease-fire to “open the door to Israeli and Palestinian negotiations for a long-term solution.” President Obama has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to have an “immediate, unconditional humanitarian cease-fire” – again, with the idea of pursuing some longlasting agreement.

If this was the first outbreak of violence between the Palestinians and the Israelis, such hopes might make sense.

But where have the U.N., Kerry and Obama been during all these decades of endlessly repeated Middle East carnage?

The Middle East must lead the world in cease-fires. If cease-fires were the road to peace, the Middle East would easily be the most peaceful place on the planet.

“Cease-fire” and “negotiations” are magic words to “the international community.” But just what do cease-fires actually accomplish?

In the short run, they save some lives.

But in the long run they cost far more lives, by lowering the cost of aggression.

At one time, launching a military attack on another nation risked not only retaliation but annihilation. When Carthage attacked Rome, that was the end of Carthage. But when Hamas or some other terrorist group launches an attack on Israel, they know in advance that whatever Israel does in response will be limited by calls for a cease-fire, backed by political and economic pressures from the United States.

It is not at all clear what Israel’s critics

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can rationally expect the Israelis to do when they are attacked. Suffer in silence?

Surrender? Flee the Middle East?

Or – most unrealistic of all – fight a “nice” war, with no civilian casualties?

Gen. William T. Sherman said it all, 150 years ago: “War is hell.”

If you want to minimize civilian casualties, then minimize the dangers of war, by no longer coming to the rescue of those who start wars.

Israel was attacked by vast numbers of rockets and also invaded – underground – by mazes of tunnels.

There is something grotesque about people living thousands of miles away, in safety and comfort, loftily secondguessing and trying to micro-manage what the Israelis are doing in a matter of life and death.

Such self-indulgences are a danger, not simply to Israel, but to the whole Western world, for they betray a lack of realism that shows in everything from the current disastrous consequences of our policies in Egypt, Libya and Iraq to future catastrophes from a nuclear-armed Iran.

Those who say that we can contain a nuclear Iran, as we contained a nuclear Soviet Union, are acting as if they are discussing abstract people in an abstract world. Whatever the Soviets were, they were not suicidal fanatics, ready to see their own cities destroyed in order to destroy ours.

As for the ever-elusive “solution” to the Arab-Israeli conflicts in the Middle East, there is nothing faintly resembling a solution anywhere on the horizon. Nor is it hard to see why.

Even if the Israelis were all saints – and sainthood is not common in any branch of the human race – the cold fact is that they are far more advanced than their neighbors, and groups that cannot tolerate even subordinate Christian minorities can hardly be expected to tolerate an independent, and more advanced, Jewish state that is a daily rebuke to their egos.

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The recipe for Spiro’s House Dressing hasn’t changed one bit over all those years, by customer demand. In fact, the dressing has such a loyal and devoted following that second-generation family member Tim Karagiannis recently received his father’s and uncle’s blessings to begin bottling and marketing it - which is sure to delight Spiro’s dressing fans throughout the St. Louis area and beyond.

“Our dressing is very unique; other companies have tried to duplicate it and failed,” said the younger Karagiannis. “Our customers love it so much that they bring their own containers to the restaurants to buy it, and we have sold it to them by the half-quart and full quart for some time. They’ve been telling us for so long that they ‘have to have it,’ we decided this is the right time to go ahead and bottle it.”

Why is Spiro’s dressing so popular? Once they’ve tried it, its combination of creamy richness with tangy, sweet and spicy flavors make it something customers don’t want to do without. Its popularity means that, except for a Caesar, Spiro’s three-page lunch and dinner menus don’t include other salad dressing choices. They aren’t necessary.

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Spiro’s versatile dressing can be enjoyed in many more ways than just atop a delicious salad, he said. It also works well as a spicy, flavorful sandwich spread or marinade for meats and vegetables.

“We have now completed our first run of bottling, and will be selling Spiro’s House Dressing in 12-ounce bottles,” Karagiannis said. Talks with area grocery chains are underway, and he urged customers to support those efforts by asking their local grocers to stock it. In the meantime, the dressing is available at Spiro’s West, located at 1054 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield; Spiro’s St. Charles, located at 2275 Bluestone Dr., and may also be ordered online at www.spirosrestaurant.com.

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Ask the Expert Rhonda Uhlenbrock is an Administrator for Garden View Care Centers and is recognized as the leading Dementia Care Trainer in St. Louis and St. Charles Metro Areas.

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They want to assess his likes and dislikes. These things are difficult to assess when family is present.

Chances are, when family is not available, your dad will turn to the staff for help. Your dad can develop a trusting relationship with the staff so that he feels safe when you are not there. Feel free to call the nursing staff or social worker to hear of your dad’s progress. Also you may want to come and observe your father with the staff without him seeing you. You may be surprised how quickly he can adjust to his new friends.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Responding to ‘Border Madness’ To the Editor: Here he goes again. Thomas Sowell in “Bordering on Madness” (West Newsmagazine, July 30) bemoans our lack of immigration policy and yet Republicans have refused to bring immigration reform to the table. They have blocked every effort to do so.

President Obama has greatly increased border security but it takes money and the House has refused again to fund increased border patrols.

We cannot place a border guard every 10 feet. The great wall has been breached by smugglers time and again.

Deportations are up and have been vastly increased under Obama.

Sowell apparently accuses recent immigrants of being illiterate, dependent, possible criminals or even terrorists.

He accuses them of possibly spreading epidemics. What epidemics?

Ebola? Wrong countries.

He states these illegals might change the culture of our country. What culture? Is there one American culture they might contaminate?

Immigrants are usually desperate, hungry, hopeless, with dreams of a better life in America. Didn’t all our ancestors come for that if they weren’t forced here? Recent immigrants have been kids who have walked hundreds of miles, some 2,000 miles, to come here. They have embraced our border guards as signs of hope. Efforts are being made to house them, unite them with families, and give them due process by law. Others are immediately deported.

Calling out the National Guard is ridiculous and can provide no help under the law. And yet the Republicans have blocked funding to help sort this out, blaming Obama for a law passed under Bush and signed into law by him.

Will the right wing ever stop hating and start helping? Don’t hold your breath.

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Three Cottleville fire stations have new roof accessories that also will play a role in saving energy – and money.

The Cottleville Fire District has joined a state renewable energy program that incentivizes the use of solar panels. Managed through the Missouri AmerenUE Solar Rebate and Incentive Program, the program aims to boost the use of photovoltaic energy and reduce the cost to residents and businesses by offering energy rebates to customers who participate in the program.

While the panels adorn the roofs of three fire stations, the district does not own the photovoltaic equipment. Rather, the fire district will lease the solar panels on a 20-year lease or power agreement.

SCC honored in national survey St. Charles Community College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

“This is a very satisfying affirmation of St. Charles Community College. As affirming as this is, our real goal is not recognition – it is being a community that values the needs and contributions of every individual.

In that sense everyone at SCC helps to make this a great place to work,” said SCC President Ron Chesbrough, Ph.D. The Chronicle’s seventh annual report on “The Academic Workplace,” is based on a survey of more than 43,000 employees at 278 colleges and universities. In all, only 92 of the 278 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For®” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium and large institutions, with SCC included among the medium universities and colleges with 3,000 to 9,999 students.

SCC won honors this year in the category of Facilities, Workspaces and Security. The results confirm that SCC facilities adequately meet needs, the appearance of the campus is pleasing, and the institution takes

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Survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators and professional support staff.

O’FALLON Program helps lowincome homeowners Eligible O’Fallon homeowners can stay cool this summer with help from the city’s no-interest Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP). Applications are now being accepted.

“With the hottest days of summer just ahead, it’s important to keep your family safe and comfortable, especially if you have young children or seniors at home,” explained Jessica Hawkins, O’Fallon’s public assistance specialist. “The funds can be used to repair or replace air conditioning and furnace units, water heaters, sump pumps, windows, siding, roof repair.”

Loans of up to $5,000 will be made to applicants who are accepted, and they will be made on a first come, first-served basis until all loans are filled. Space is limited and applicants must meet income guidelines.

The loans cannot be used for new construction, appliances or security alarm systems.

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Veterans Commission to host Benefit Fair The O’Fallon Veterans Commission is hosting a Veterans Benefit Fair on Aug. 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at O’Fallon City Hall.

According to City Councilmember Rick Battelle (Ward 3), the event will feature workshops hosted by local businesses to help veterans and the families of veterans.

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Sheldon Hartsfield, chairman of the Veterans Commission, said there would be four main categories of workshops at the fair: medical, employment, education and finances.

“These are the biggest issues that younger veterans, who are coming home today, are facing,” Hartsfield said. “Any particular veteran needs one of those four services, at least.”

WELDON SPRING Community surveys due Aug. 15 The city of Weldon Spring is updating its comprehensive plan, and input from residents is being sought.

Residents are being asked to complete and return the city’s community survey by Aug. 15.

“It’s very important for the citizens of Weldon Spring to fill out their community surveys because doing so allows them to have a voice in the process” said City Planner Todd Streiler.

The state recommends that cities rewrite their comprehensive plan every 10 years and that they update it every five years.

“The comprehensive plan is essentially a plan on how the citizens want to develop their community. The city’s elected officials have no say in the decisions that come from the comprehensive plan,” explained Mayor Donald Licklider.

The survey was featured in the June issue of the Weldon Spring Newsletter and also is featured on the city’s website (www. weldonspring.org). Any completed surveys can be emailed to Alexis Bolin (abolin@ weldonspring.org), or mailed to or dropped off at city hall.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY New County park proposed St. Charles County recently acquired the former Sammelmann Farm and Homestead for its newest proposed county park.

The farm features three tracts totaling 116 acres and is bordered by Pitman Hill and Kisker roads in the Weldon Spring area.

“I am grateful for the interest and willingness of the descendants of the Sammelmann family in wanting their land to become a

county park,” said Bettie Yahn-Kramer, director of St. Charles County’s parks and recreation department. “This purchase will guarantee that their property will be enjoyed for generations to come.”

The park’s cost of $6 million, will be paid for in full by the county’s park fund, which is funded through a local use tax dedicated to park acquisition, development and operations. The county will solicit citizen input and feedback about additional development and features of the park, as well as a name for the park.

“This is a welcome addition to our parks system as there is not a regional, county park in this area,” said County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “I would like to thank the descendants of the Sammelmann family for sharing our vision to preserve valuable land for the recreation of St. Charles County residents.”

The Sammelmann Farm and Homestead is the sixth St. Charles County Park in reserve for future development, which increases the total land reserved for county parks to 3,156 acres.

Frontier Experience offers free family fun Families can take a journey back in time and experience games, demonstrations and activities that highlight the Missouri Frontier from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 9, at St. Charles County’s Towne Park.

“St. Charles County’s Frontier Experience provides the perfect opportunity for families, Scout groups, organizations and clubs to enjoy a day of entertaining Missouri culture and history at Towne Park,” said Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer.

Participants should meet at the restored 1830s homestead, formerly known as the “Pink Plantation,” to join in a variety of frontier challenges.

The homestead also will be open for park guests to tour. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the Boyd Family of Kentucky, who originally settled the property in 1830, and Betty Towne, the woman who donated the property to the St. Charles County Parks Department in 2004.

The program is hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department.

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The St. Charles County Council is demanding that Elections Director Rich Chrismer refund $221,367 in alleged overcharges to county political subdivisions going back to 2008.

The council approved a resolution that included the demand by a 6-0 vote at their July 28 meeting. Councilman John White (District 7) was absent. The resolution also gives Chrismer a deadline of 5 p.m. on Aug. 7 to initiate the repayment.

If no refund is made, the council requested that County Finance Director Bob Schnur send the refunds to the political subdivisions, which include cities, school and fire districts and the county ambulance district.

“The election authority made the mistake and it’s time to straighten it out,” said Councilman Joe Cronin (District 1) before the vote was taken.

The overcharge issue arises out of an audit and findings by County Auditor Brent Statler and Schnur who want Chrismer to reimburse the political subdivisions for what they say are election cost overcharges from 2008 to 2013.

In a joint letter to Chrismer on July 11 Statler and Schnur say the overcharges amounted to $821,239.80 from 2008 to 2013. Of that total, $600,000 represented overcharges to county government and $221.367 to local political subdivisions such as municipalities, school districts and other jurisdictions.

Chrismer agreed in May to return $113,000 in federal election grant funds to the Missouri Secretary of State’s office.

According to the joint letter, the state’s audit, which predates the county’s audit, also found that local jurisdictions had been overcharged.

Chrismer was upset at the meeting that the council didn’t allow him to comment on the resolution or the alleged overcharges before the vote was taken.

“None of these allegations are true.

It’s hard to believe that you gentlemen wouldn’t let me tell the truth,” Chrismer told the council immediately after the vote.

“You didn’t give me a single chance to comment to you about his issue.”

Chrismer then walked out of the council meeting.

“You’re stealing money from the county,” he said as he left.

Council Chairman Mike Klinghammer (District 6) said Chrismer could have made comments during the public comment portion of the meeting. He and other council members say Chrismer refused to meet with Statler and Schnur after the

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audit was completed June 25 and the earlier audit was finished by the Missouri Secretary of State’s office.

Chrismer had said previously that he wanted to wait to meet with Schnur and Statler until after the Aug. 5 primary because he was too busy setting up that election to meet with them earlier. However, he had questioned their findings, saying the $113,000 was reimbursed because the county was overpaid.

Federal grants help offset the costs of elections. The county bills local governments for the anticipated cost of elections and reimburses them if any money is left over, he said. As the elections director, Chrismer said he uses federal grants to help with reimbursements and the election authority received too much in federal grants.

Using both federal grants and payment from jurisdictions for elections is at the heart of the dispute.

The joint letter states “you (Chrismer) may not collect both grants to offset costs and payments of these costs by jurisdictions calling elections.”

Chrismer said he wants to give credits to local jurisdictions for costs covered by grants rather than refunding the money – an approach not favored by County Executive Steve Ehlmann, Klinghammer and Schnur. He also questioned that there now appears to be more than $800,000 in his election account, saying Schnur earlier said it was more like $432,000. He said he doesn’t want to release money for reimbursement until he finds out how he got so much money in that account.

“Somebody is playing with numbers,” Chrismer said after the council meeting.

“He (Schnur) is saying I got money from the state and charged political subdivisions.

I didn’t do that.”

Chrismer said after he walked out of the meeting that the release of the joint letter before the primary was politically motivated.

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Markworth said the city would expect Lake Saint Louis officials may ask their to have 12 to 14 claims per year involving residents again to approve a sewer insur- sewer laterals, with an average repair cost ance program to help pay for repairing of about $3,500.

The previous ballot measure also had broken sewer lines.

The city’s Board of Aldermen, at a July a $28 fee and required homeowners to 21 work session, discussed placing a sewer pay a $300 application fee to have a cityinsurance program on the April 2015 city contracted plumber diagnose the problem, ballot. The program would help homeown- through the use of video/camera line ers pay for repairs, of up to $7,500 per inspection. Under that measure’s regulahousehold, to lateral lines connecting their tions, the homeowner was responsible for hiring a contractor from a city-provided homes to a main sewer line.

In April 2012, city voters rejected a list of three bidding contractors. If the similar sewer insurance program, casting homeowner chose the lowest bid, the city 922 votes or 55.5 percent against to 791 in would have paid the entire cost of the favor. City voters approved a separate pro- repair, up to $7,500.

City officials have not finalized details posal on the same ballot requiring them to pay a new fee to create an insurance plan of the proposal that may go on the ballot next year. to cover water lines.

Lake Saint Louis and St. Peters voters City Administrator Paul Markworth said the initial discussion is for a sewer approved paying fees to create insurance improvement program financed through a plans to cover water line repairs. Sewer $28 annual fee added to real estate taxes. insurance programs have been approved in City property owners now pay a $12 fee St. Charles and St. Peters.

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St. Peters Board of Aldermen is considering a similar resolution.

Local municipal and county officials are worried that the exemptions could take a significant bite out of their revenues and hinder services they can provide.

Lake Saint Louis’ resolution singles out six of the 10 vetoed bills – Senate Bills 584,693, 662, 612 and House bills 1296 and 1865. The bills would provide tax breaks to grocery stores, restaurants, dry cleaners, utility companies and others.

According to Nixon, the tax breaks provided by the bills could cost the state $776 million annually –including a $351 million reduction in local government taxes statewide. Legislators supporting the bills say that Nixon’s numbers aren’t right and that the breaks help small business owners and create jobs. However, local government officials say the impact of the bills remains unclear and they have been seeking more precise information about the possible impact on their budgets.

Until more is known, Lake Saint Louis officials are holding back on about $500,000 in purchases and other expenditures, including the hiring of a part-time code enforcement officer and police record clerk. Sales tax provides about 30 percent of the city’s revenue Alderman John Pellerito (Ward 3) asked board members at the July 21 meeting to include a discussion of the impact of an override of Nixon’s vetoes.

“How are we going to render services after we lose that money?” Pellerito asked.

The St. Peters resolution states that the bills provide tax breaks to “special interests” and could have “a severe impact on the city of St. Peters operating budget.”

It asserts that special exemptions were inserted in the bills at the last minute and local government officials had no chance to make their voices heard, and it states that the bills could leave “residents, businesses and taxpayers with reduced services or cuts in services.”

There was no prolonged discussion of the resolution when the bill was introduced at a St. Peters board meeting on June 26, however, the board agreed to take up the resolution in August.

City officials say St. Peters might lose at least $500,000 in sales tax revenue with an override.

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County Council rejects request for cell tower off Penny Royal Lane combine parcels within their 13-acre property to meet county setback requirements The St. Charles County Commission for the tower. turned down a conditional use permit “We ask that you might let us have this request for a proposed 190-foot-tall com- cell tower on our property so my children munications tower in an unincorporated and my neighbor’s children don’t have to area near Wentzville. The project was say ‘can you hear me now.’” strongly opposed by nearby residents.

But some of those neighbors were skepAt its July 28 meeting, the council voted tical and opposed the tower.

6-0, with Councilman John White (District “I don’t know who they got their infor7) absent, against granting the permit for mation from, but anyone with any common the tower to be placed on a 13-acre site at sense knows that this devalues property,” 1834 Penny Royal Lane, about 2,100 feet said Kirk Russell, an adjacent property north of Hwy. N. owner who spoke against the permit.

“The fact is that these things are pollution His property is for sale, he said. Susan to the environment in my view, especially Russell, his wife, said they were told by in a rural area, and that is a pretty rural a realtor that their property values would area,” said Councilman Joe Brazil (District be lowered.

2). “I think these things are hideous. I live “Who wants a 190-foot tower in their in a rural area too and I have to look at a yard?” she asked. tower and I can’t stand it when I see it.”

“I don’t see how you can approve this He said the only people benefiting in a residential area, there are plenty of from the tower appear to be the prop- other places around close that can be erty owners and added that no one living out in the middle of nowhere to put up a nearby wants the tower. tower,” Kirk said.

“They (towers) do affect property The county’s planning and zoning comvalues. Anybody mission voted who says they 8-0 on June 18 “They do affect property values. to recommend don’t is just insane,” Brazil Anybody who says they don’t is just denial by the said. council. insane.”

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“They (AT&T) couldn’t answer why they Merkel said the property owners hope to needed a tower there,” Hammond said.

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Celebrate St. Peters, the city’s annual two-day community festival, is expected to draw big crowds again this year.

Lisa Bedian, the city’s communications director, told the city’s Board of Aldermen at their July 24 meeting that the weekend event may draw 12,000 to 14,000 people, particularly during major concerts scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 20.

The event is held at the city’s 370 Lakeside Park just off Interstate 370, east of I-70. It will be open on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept.

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The event features food, drinks, carnival rides, children’s activities, booths and music on several stages.

Main stage entertainment on Friday features the School of Rock house band at 7 p.m., followed by Nashville recording artist Chris Weaver at 9 p.m. On Saturday night scheduled bands include Superjam, which plays hard rock; Powder Mill, which plays southern rock, country and blues; and the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, who are scheduled to take the stage after a fireworks display over the lake. Notable Ozark Mountain Daredevils songs include “Jackie Blue” and “If You Want to Get to Heaven.”

The nearby Family and Celebrate stages will offer family entertainment and music starting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 20.

Bedian said so far 54 food and other vendors have committed to booths, which will be nearer to the main stage this year. She noted that there is still some booth space

available for nonprofit organizations and additional recreational vehicle spots now may be available. In January, the 25 RV spots then available were reserved quickly, even before musical acts were announced.

The midway will feature 14 carnival rides, including a large ferris wheel. Discounted vouchers for wristbands that allow unlimited riding are available at St. Peters City Hall and at the St. Peters Rec-Plex registration desk during normal hours.

Single tickets or wristbands also can be purchased at the event.

More than 4,000 parking spaces will be available in the park or within a mile of the park grounds if the weather is good. Rainy weather may a reduce the number of available parking spaces to about 2,000.

Free shuttle buses will be available for transportation from vehicles to the main event grounds.

Reserved parking passes are available at St. Peters City Hall or the St. Peters RecPlex registration desk during normal business hours at a cost of $20 for St. Peters residents and $25 for others through the close of business on Friday, Sept. 19. A St. Peters resident privilege card is required to get the resident discount.

Bedian said the event also has more local media support this year, including Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, Community News and K-SHE, which will do a live program Saturday night featuring radio personality Rich Dalton. A detailed, pull-out Celebrate St. Peters section, including the two-day schedule of events, is scheduled to appear in the Sept. 3 edition of Mid Rivers Newsmagazine.

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People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for The CYCLE program is conducted its production of “Sleepy Hollow: A Musical by the Association of Missouri Electric Tale” at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 16.

Cooperatives (AMEC) and is a recipient Auditions are open to students ages of the National Community Youth Service 8-18 and will be held in the theater of the award presented by the National Rural Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on Electric Cooperative Association for the the SCC campus. A parent or guardian top youth program among all electric must be present with their child during the cooperatives in the country. Since 2004, audition process.

AMEC has hosted more than 800 high All auditions will consist of a song that school sophomore and junior students will be taught, a short dance combination from Missouri’s 47 electric distribution and brief readings from the script. Students and transmission cooperatives. should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

“These students are an example of the Any student cast must either have commany talented people who live in Mis- pleted the Introductory Theater Workshop souri. I am pleased that these students are I class or enroll in that class in addition to aware of the importance of staying active, being in the production. involved in community projects and leaders “Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale” will be in their respective high schools,” said U.S. performed in the theater of the Fine Arts Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer. “I’m extremely Building at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. proud of each of the students, and I’m glad 17-18, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, they had an opportunity to visit the Missouri Oct. 18-19. For more information about audiState Capitol to expand their knowledge and tions or the play, call 922-8233. develop as future leaders.”

The three-day program provided an actionfilled experience for the students, offering Youth orchestra now auditioning Area marching band students are invited them opportunities to learn firsthand about politics, community service, today’s pressing to join the St. Charles County Youth issues, how business cooperatives work and Orchestra (SCCYO) this fall. SCCYO being a leader. Highlights included a special will hold auditions on Aug. 9-10 at Lineducational session in the House Chamber at denwood University’s J. Scheidegger the Missouri State Capitol to discuss the pro- Center for the Arts. SCCYO will work cess of local, state and national government. with the marching band schedule and offer

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As plans continue to move forward for the Fort Zumwalt School District Transition Center, the Board of Education approved the name for the facility—The Mike Clemens Center for Adaptive Learning.

“Mike Clemens was the real deal. He cared about his fellow man and showed it the way he lived his life, and the (way) he dedicated himself to the school district,” said Superintendent Bernie DuBray. “The Board recognized his 30 years of outstanding service to the district and wanted to do something that would give him credit for his contributions.

The Transition Center was the perfect vehicle due to Mike’s work with At-Risk programs.”

Clemens passed away in July of 2012.

The Mike Clemens Center for Adaptive Learning will be located on property adjacent to Westhoff Elementary School in O’Fallon.

A dedication date has not yet been set.

FRANCIS HOWELL FHHS student attends film camp Francis Howell student Sadie Anderson attended the University of Tulsa’s Filmmaking Camp last month. The workshop, hosted by the TU Department of Film Studies in July, featured training on the art, craft and business of the film industry for high school students.

The filmmaking camp provided students with an opportunity to produce and screen their own short films, working closely with Tulsa-area videographer and award-winning documentary film producer Erin McHenry.

Attendees spent the week shooting scenes and working in post-production labs before debuting their work to family and friends at a film festival on the final day at camp.

Anderson – who enjoys drawing, film production, photography and writing – plans to attend college and major in film studies.

In anticipation of a change to the math program, over 40 FHSD elementary teachers spent two years researching programs and best practices for teaching mathematics to elementary children.

To help parents understand the change in the math materials, the district will hold Math Parent Information Nights from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Barnwell Elementary; from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Castlio Elementary; and from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Independence Elementary.

District adds entrance safety feature For the 2014-15 school year, the Francis Howell School District has installed buzz-in systems at the main and student entrances at each high school.

The buzz-in system includes an intercom and a camera. After the start of school each day, all doors to the school will be locked and the only points of entry to the building will be through the main and student entrances. All parents and visitors will be required to push an intercom button, state their name and the purpose of their visit in order to gain entry into the school. School staff will make a visual determination prior to granting visitors access to the school.

Schools receive positive attention

Six schools in the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) have been recognized for successfully adopting and implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS), a comprehensive approach for improving student behavior and academic performance.

Becky-David Elementary, Central Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Warren Elementary, Hollenbeck Middle School, and Saeger Middle School were honored on June 11 at the Missouri SW-PBS Recognition Ceremony in conjunction with the Ninth Annual Missouri SW-PBS Summer Training Institute at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Each school had to meet specific criteria to earn these honors, including use of data to direct instruction, problem solving and intervention efforts, creative and engaging recogNew math program for nition systems, implementation of SW-PBS elementary students throughout the school environment, sysThe Francis Howell School District temic orientation of new students, parents (FHSD) will implement a new elementary and staff throughout the year and active math program called enVision Math this fall. instruction for social and behavioral skills.

Schools are honored with gold, silver, or The new math program will provide increased rigor and will meet the needs of bronze awards, which represent the extent high-achieving students as well as those of each school’s implementation of SW-PBS who need additional time and support. As strategies and the evidence compiled about with any academic programming, the new the program’s impact in each school. On math program will be aligned to FHSD and average, it takes two to four years for a state standards. school to achieve bronze, three to six years It has been 12 years since FHSD’s last to achieve silver, and five to eight years to elementary mathematics program adoption. achieve gold.

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By Amy Armour aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Fort Zumwalt School District will continue to test its athletes – both on and off the field – for the effects of concussions.

The district will utilize the ImPACT testing program again next year for its high school athletes involved with football, soccer and cheerleading.

Brandon Larkin, M.D., with Advanced Bone and Joint in St. Peters, presented the results from the latest ImPACT testing at the Board of Education meeting on July 21.

ImPACT is a computerized neurocognitive test used to evaluate athletes who have sustained a concussion. The test looks at eight key neurocognitive domains, including: impulse control, sustained attention span, visuomotor processing speed, visual and verbal memory, working memory, selection attention, reaction time and response variability.

Larkin said all incoming freshmen and juniors in soccer, cheerleading and football take the baseline test before the season begins. Last year 510 athletes were tested.

If an athlete is injured during the season, they repeat the test once the symptoms of concussion resolve. A return to play progression is begun only when the athlete is completely asymptomatic and has returned to their pre-injury baseline level of tested performance.

“If injury occurs during year, we can compare with the post-injury performance. (The test) helps to guide the return to the field … it’s a tool,” Larkin said, acknowledging that the test is not the single determining factor.

During the 2013-14 school year, 46 percent of concussion injuries were in football,

17 percent in girls and boys soccer, and 14 percent in cheerleading. Student athletes in those sports suffered a total of 134 concussions last year. Broken down by schools, North High had 42 concussions among its athletes; West High reported 36 concussions; South High reported 41 concussions; and East High reported 15 concussions.

Larkin said the goal of the ImPACT program is ensure that athletes return safely to the field.

“Oftentimes, (athletes) may under-report their symptoms to get on the field faster,” Larkin said.

Symptoms for a normal concussion last seven to 10 days, Larkin said. However, returning to the field before recovery and suffering a second concussion could cause symptoms to last several months. “(ImPACT testing) is important because it gives a scientific approach towards deciding on return dates for injured athletes,” said Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray.

Fort Zumwalt was the first school district in St. Charles County to utilize the program, beginning five years ago. Francis Howell added the program a year later.

Since its inception in August 2010, 2,606 baseline tests and 487 post-injury tests have been performed in the district.

“The post-injury numbers do not directly reflect a one-to-one relationship of test to injury – meaning some injuries require more than one test before the athlete returns to their baseline,” Larkin said.

The program, which affects about 1,000 athletes a year, costs the district approximately $1,550 a year. The district’s athletic trainers administer the tests and the whole program is overseen by Larkin.

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Healthy advice for college freshmen living away from home Teenagers who soon will be freshmen on a college campus away from home have a lot of exciting things to talk about. While new roommates, new living arrangements, new classes and shopping for the things they will need while away are most likely at the top of the list, it is also important for college-bound freshmen and their parents to prepare for health and safety needs while away at school.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following health tips for parents of teens who soon will be leaving home for their freshman year of college: • Put an appointment with the pediatrician on the checklist for college-bound adolescents. Besides making sure freshmen-to-be are current on all the recommended vaccines and other preventive health care, the pediatrician can help families prepare for the young adult’s mental and emotional health. He or she also can talk with the teen about risky situations he or she might encounter away from home and offer suggestions on how to avoid, prepare for and manage those situations.

• Make sure the college freshman knows where to go for emergency or urgent health care. Make it a point to find the health center on campus on move-in day, if not before.

• Make sure the student has health insurance and knows how to access it use it. Most colleges require students to have health insurance, and many offer insurance plans for students who do not have coverage.

• Work with the pediatrician’s office to ensure the college health center has all necessary information about the student, including health insurance information; up-do-date immunization records; information regarding chronic health conditions; medication information, including dosage; and contact information for the primary care provider back home.

• If the teen requires prescription refills, ask the college health center how to best arrange for that. If the teen has specific mental health needs, begin developing a care plan prior to move-in day. Does the child have ADHD, depression or an eating disorder? If so, ask the college health center

staff what kind of medical information they will need related to the student.

• Work with the teen to communicate with the college staff about their accommodations for students with ADHD and other diagnoses.

• Be clear about parental expectations regarding drug and alcohol use, even though the child may not be living at home.

Continue to have conversations about peer pressure, good decisions and consequences.

• Once the student is settled into the college routine, keep in close contact, and try to get frequent readings about how he or she is doing academically and socially.

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• Be aware that it is normal for young people starting at college to have days when they feel sad, homesick or a bit lost.

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For more tips on getting college-bound freshmen off to a healthy start, including advice on eating right, getting enough sleep and finding resources for support if the transition is difficult, visit aap.org, and enter “healthy tips for the college freshman” in the search box.

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By AMY ARMOUR aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com When making plans to transition to a new school year, families should not overlook the importance of setting up a comfortable place to study.

“Parents should understand that ‘comfortable’ for middle school and high school students may not be a table and chair, but it should still be a place where the student is able to avoid distractions,” said Dr. Jennifer Allen, Wentzville School District assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

“The area needs to be well-lit and provide room to spread out textbooks, computer or tablet, and notebooks.”

Allen said students differ widely on what makes it possible to concentrate.

“Some students need absolute quiet and no distractions,” Allen said. “Some students use music to create a background that drowns out the distractions in the home.”

She suggested that parents monitor older children for the first few weeks of school to

make sure they are able to complete assignments in their chosen study area.

“If they are distracted by music or texts, then they should complete assignments in a more public and supervised area,” she said.

Elementary school students should do homework in a well-lit place, with a parent, if at all possible.

“Elementary homework often involves reading to someone, reading for a time period, or asking a parent questions,” Allen said. “Parents should ask questions about homework, because it establishes that school is important and parents are interested.”

Middle school students can be given more autonomy to get homework done on their own, but parents still need to monitor completion, she said.

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American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vaccines for teens (AAP) offers the following vaccination tips and facts for parents of older children and teens: • Check the calendar to see when your child was last seen by a pediatrician.

If it has been more than a year, make an appointment as soon as possible. In advance of the appointment, talk with your child and compile a list of any concerns or questions to discuss with the doctor.

• Store immunization and other medical records in a safe place, and be sure to keep records current. Bring the information to the appointment. When visiting the pediatrician, ask directly, “What vaccines does my child need at this point?”

• Be sure to ask about the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, which is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for boys and girls. While protection is most effective for adolescents aged 11-13, older teens who have not yet received the The start of a new school year is a good vaccine can benefit from it as well. The time to review children’s health records cancer-preventing vaccine will safeguard and make sure they are current on their a teenager’s future health. vaccinations.

• If financial considerations are preEven parents who dutifully had their venting you from taking your teen in children vaccinated as babies might not for visits or immunizations, talk with realize that children’s health profes- your pediatrician. He or she may be able sionals recommend additional vaccines to point you toward resources that can through the later teen years. In fact, offset the costs.

American Medical Association research • All children aged 11-18 should be prohas shown that once children reach the tected against meningitis, a deadly bacteage of 14, they are must less likely than rial infection that is easily spread in close in their younger years to be seen by a living quarters. If teens are going to boardpediatrician. ing school, college or the military, do not The American Academy of Pediatrics delay in getting them vaccinated.

HPV & meningococcal disease: just the facts • About 79 million Americans are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Another 14 million become newly infected each year, with 15-24-yearolds accounting for as many as half of the infections.

• While most people with HPV do not develop health issues, the infection can cause genital warts, cervical cancer, genital cancer, cancer in the back of the throat and other problems.

• There is no medical treatment for HPV infection.

• There are two kinds of HPV vaccine in the U.S., both given in a series of three immunizations. The vaccines provide highly effective protection against the four types of HPV that have been shown to cause cancer and genital warts.

• Meningococcal disease, an infection

that can affect the blood stream, brain and spinal cord, is the No. 1 cause of bacterial meningitis in the U.S. • Ten to 14 percent of people with meningococcal disease die as a result.

When not fatal, it can lead to permanent brain damage, hearing loss, loss of limbs and lifelong disability.

• Adolescents and young adults have an increased incidence of meningococcal disease, and college students are susceptible to the infection because they live in close quarters and often share food, drinks and cosmetics.

• There are two kinds of meningococcal vaccines in the U.S., and both are 85 percent effective in protecting against four of the five major strains of bacteria causing the infection.

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Speaking on behalf of the American Heart Association, Jones suggested consumers compare product labels and choose the product with less sodium; limit consumption of processed, prepackaged and restaurant foods; and season food with herbs, spices, citrus juice or vinegars instead of salt.

Misleading menus A fist bump is healthier than a handshake or a high-five, a new study revealed.

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Researchers in the United Kingdom had a greeter immerse a sterile-gloved hand into a container of germs. When the glove dried, the greeter exchanged a handshake, high-five or fist bump with a sterile-gloved recipient for varying lengths of time and at varying intensities of contact.

Next, researchers counted the bacteria transferred to the recipients and found that compared to the high-five, handshakes transferred almost twice as many bacteria.

What’s more, significantly fewer bacteria were transferred during the fist bumps than during the high-fives. In all three forms of greeting, longer and stronger contact resulted in increased passing of germs.

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Most Americans consume more than twice the recommended daily amount of sodium, and nearly all have no idea how much salt they are eating.

In an American Heart Association survey of 1,000 people, 97 percent of respondents were unable to correctly estimate their daily sodium intake, with those who underestimated their salt consumption off by roughly 1,000 milligrams.

The American Heart Association recommends 1,500 milligrams of salt a day for a healthy heart. Too much sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and other serious health problems.

To underscore the importance of watching sodium intake, the American Heart Association has launched “I Love You Salt, But You’re Breaking My Heart,” an awareness campaign that includes a new website – heart.org/sodium – with an online pledge to reduce sodium consumption, a video illustrating how salt “sneaks” into foods, a blog, a sodium quiz, educational articles and links to lower-sodium recipes.

One reason people are unaware of their sodium intake is that 75 percent of it comes not from the salt shaker but rather from processed, prepackaged and restaurant foods.

“It’s challenging for Americans to stick to sodium intake recommendations because

Even people with the best intentions of making healthy food choices may be misled when dining out, Cornell University Food and Brand Lab researchers discovered.

A Cornell study published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management found that menu design and food descriptions have a strong influence on what people order at restaurants.

For the study, researchers analyzed menus from more than 200 restaurants and looked at menu choices made by more than 300 restaurant patrons. They found people were more likely to order food items that were printed in bold or colored print, highlighted or placed in a text box than to order foods listed in regular print.

Menu items were more likely to sell better also – and people were willing to pay more for them – if they were given descriptive names. For example, researchers said, changing an item’s name from “seafood filet” to “Succulent Italian Seafood Filet” or from “red beans and rice” to “Cajun Red Beans and Rice” boosted sales by more than 25 percent and resulted in the foods being rated as better tasting, even though the recipe was the same.

According to Brian Wansink, lead author of the study, items highlighted on menus usually are the least healthy, and the best way to determine healthy choices is to ask.

“Just ask your server,” Wansink said.

“Ask, ‘What are your two or three lighter entrees that get the most compliments?’ or, ‘What’s the best thing on the menu if a person wants a light dinner?’”

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Troubling teen trend Survey results released last month by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids showed reported use of synthetic human growth hormone (hGH) among teens has more than doubled since 2012. In the latest Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), 11 percent of high school-aged students reported “ever having used” synthetic hGH without a prescription, compared to 5 percent in 2012.

Steroid use among teens increased also, from 5 percent reporting taking steroids in 2009 vs. 7 percent in 2013.

Teens most likely to say they had tried synthetic hGH were African-Americans (15 percent), followed by Hispanics (13 percent) and Caucasians (9 percent). Males and females reported using synthetic hGH and steroids without a prescription, with not much difference between use among boys vs. girls.

According to Partnership for Drug-Free Kids President and CEO Steve Pasierb, the survey results suggest a troubling trend.

“Young people are seeking out and using performance-enhancing substances like synthetic hGH – and supplements purporting to contain hGH – hoping to improve athletic performance or body appearance without really knowing what substances they are putting into their bodies,” Pasierb said. “These are not products that assure safety and efficacy. Prescription and overthe-counter medicines must go through rigorous testing to be proven safe before being sold to the public, but supplement products appear on store shelves without regulation from the Food and Drug Administration and must actually be proven unsafe before being removed from sale.

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A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that when young children are told about the health benefits of food, they are less likely to eat it.

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According to the FDA, at least one teenager has died from using powdered pure caffeine, which is being sold online to consumers and is packaged in bulk bags.

“These products are essentially 100 percent caffeine,” the FDA stated in an advisory dated July 21. “A single teaspoon of pure caffeine is roughly equivalent to the amount in 25 cups of coffee.

“Pure caffeine is a powerful stimulant and very small amounts may cause accidental overdose. Parents should be aware that these products may be attractive to young people.”

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A daily serving of wine or hard liquor may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (A-fib), but drinking beer in moderation does not seem to have the same associated risk.

Like previous research, a new prospective study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology linked high alcohol consumption (three or more drinks a day) and binge drinking with increased risk of A-fib – rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and dementia. In addition, the study was the first to link moderate alcohol consumption, defined as one to three drinks a day, with A-fib.

For the study, researchers in Sweden had about 79,000 adults aged 45-83 complete a detailed questionnaire about their food and alcohol consumption and followed them for as long as 12 years. An analysis revealed an association between drinking moderate amounts of wine and liquor and an increased risk of A-fib, with the risk increasing 8 percent with each additional drink per day.

Moderate drinking and even binge drinking of beer was not shown to produce a similar A-fib risk. While researchers had no explanation for that finding, lead author Susanna C. Larsson offered a hypothesis.

“It is likely that beer is consumed more regularly during the week, whereas wine and liquor is more often consumed during weekends only,” Larsson said. “Adverse effects of alcohol on atrial fibrillation risk may be less pronounced if alcohol consumption is spread out over the week compared with consumption of larger amounts of alcohol during a few days per week.”

The American Academy of Cardiology noted that while the study identified an association, it does not necessarily mean moderate alcohol consumption is a direct cause of A-fib, and there could be other reasons A-fib is more common among those who drink.

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News and notes Fewer strokes Here is some good news for the aging: Stroke in elderly Americans dropped by 40 percent in the last two decades.

According to findings published in last month’s issue of The American Journal of Medicine, an analysis of data from 19882008 revealed the incidence of stroke among Medicare patients aged 65 and older fell 40 percent during that time period. The decline applied to both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

The reduction in stroke rates paralleled increased use of certain medications.

“Antihypertensive medications reduce the risk of stroke by approximately 32 percent and statins by approximately 21 percent,” said lead investigator Dr. Margaret C. Fang, a professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. “Stroke rates seem to decrease most sharply after year 1998, approximately when statin use become more prevalent.

If true, then this illustrates how medical interventions have resulted in significant improvements in health on a population level.”

While preventable, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Brain boosters Recently published studies suggest that certain factors might give the aging brain some protection against cognitive decline.

A study in Annals of Neurology indicates that learning a second language – even as an adult – might improve cognition and delay dementia in later life.

Research has shown that bilingualism has a positive impact on cognition, but until recently, it was not clear whether learning a new language improved brain function or those with better baseline cognition were more likely to become bilingual.

At the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, researchers examined whether learning a second language affects cognitive performance later in life while controlling for childhood intelligence. They looked at data on 835 people who were given intelligence tests in 1947 at the age of 11 and again in their early 70s. Among the participants, 195 learned a second language before age 18, and 65 became bilingual after age 18. Those who spoke more than one language had significantly better cognitive abilities than what would be expected from their baseline intelligence test scores, particularly in the areas of general intelligence and reading.

“Millions of people around the world acquire their second language later in life,”

Learning a second language might delay dementia,according to a recent study.

said Dr. Thomas Bak, lead author of the study. “Our study shows that bilingualism, even when acquired in adulthood, may benefit the aging brain.”

••• A study in JAMA Neurology found a link between “lifetime enrichment” and a delayed onset of dementia in the elderly.

Researchers conducted a study involving nearly 2,000 adults aged 70-89 without dementia, analyzing how many years of school they completed, the complexities of their prior occupations, and their levels of mid/late-life cognitive activity – such as reading, socializing and using a computer at least three times a week. They found that higher education, occupation and cognitive activity scores were associated with better cognitive performance later in life.

Study authors concluded that high lifetime intellectual enrichment might delay by nearly nine years the onset of cognitive impairment among those with a genotype known as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.

••• Research at Rhode Island Hospital suggests that fish oil supplements (FOS) could significantly reduce cognitive decline and brain atrophy in older adults. The findings were published online in advance of print in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

For a study, more than 800 elderly adults were given neuropsychological tests and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) every six months. Participants included 229 people who at the study’s onset were cognitively normal; 397 with mild cognitive impairment; and 193 with Alzheimer’s disease.

Except for those adults who had dementia at the start of the study, taking FOS regularly was linked with much lower rates of cognitive decline, as measured by the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale

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“Additionally, serial brain imaging conducted during this study showed that participants with normal cognition who reported taking fish oil supplements demonstrated less brain shrinkage in key neurological area, compared to those who did not use the supplements,”said Lori Daiello, principal investigator and pharmacist with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center at Rhode Island Hospital.

According to Daiello, serial brain imaging conducted during the study showed that compared to those who did not take FOS, adults with normal cognition who took the supplements had “less brain shrinkage in key neurological areas.”

“More research is needed, but these findings are promising and highlight the need for future studies to expand the current knowledge of the effects of FOS use on cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease,” Daiello said

dementia, depression and suicide, adults aged 65 and older have the highest rate of gun ownership in America. For elderly gun owners, Pinholt said, certain questions should be as routine as questions about driving a car. Dubbed “the 5 Ls” of gun ownership, her questions are meant to help care givers and professionals address all aspects of gun safety: • Is the gun locked?

• Is the gun loaded?

• Are little children present?

• Does the gun owner feel low?

• Is the gun owner learned?

Federal law prohibits mentally incompetent people from possessing a gun, but because the law applies to a court finding, a doctor’s diagnosis of dementia is not necessarily helpful.

More than a fracture When someone aged 50 or older has a broken bone, healing the fracture may be only part of the problem. In some cases, a Elderly gun owners fracture is a warning sign that the bone is A recent article in the Journal of the weaker than it should be due to osteoporoAmerican Geriatrics Society discussed sis, a disease that thins and weakens bones the dangers of gun ownership among the to the point that they become fragile and elderly. break easily.

According to “Is There a Gun in the More than 40 million people in the U.S. Home? Assessing the Risk of Gun Owner- have osteoporosis or at high risk for develship in Older Adults,” by Dr. Ellen Pinholt, oping it. The disease is most common in besides having the highest prevalence of elderly people.

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The Rack House West Winery opens its doors on Friday, Aug. 8, at 5065 North Highway N in Cottleville. Owners John and Bridgette Hamilton have partnered with a Missouri winemaker in the new business, which also will offer craft beers, premium whiskey and bourbon, outdoor patio seating and a cigar lounge along with a light food menu.

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Husband and wife team John and Tammy Rokita are opening a new dance studio on Mexico Road, west of Mid Rivers Mall Drive. Classes for Rokita Dance Center will begin on Sept. 2. The center is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone and strives to provide a moral foundation for building self-esteem and improving personal confidence. Classes are provided to adults and children ages 3 and up. For more information, visit rokitadancecenter.com or call 486-2634.

training emphasizing life, accident/health and AWARDS & HONORS property and casualty SSM Health Care has The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s insurance and works announced Candace 2014 Membership Directory & Community from the local Farm Jennings, FACHE, as Profile has won an Award of Excellence Bureau office located the new regional presiin the American Chamber of Commerce at 56 Crossroads Plaza, Knaust dent-hospital operations, O’Fallon. for SSM Health Care-St. ••• Louis. She has responsi- Jennings White Auto Body recently celebrated the bility for seven area hos10th service anniversary of repair consultant pitals: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, DePaul Health Kenny Smit.

Center, St. Clare Health Care, St. Joseph ••• Health Center, St. Joseph Health CenterFuture Business Leaders of America-Phi Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital West and St. Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), the largest Mary’s Health Center, as well as St. Joseph and oldest student business organization, Medical Park. She previously served as held its National Leadership Conference senior VP for Tennessee Operations, a divi- in Nashville on June 24–27. Paige Bogert, sion of Mountain States Health Alliance. of Troy; Maria Pizzo, of St. Charles; and ••• Paige Waltrip, of Weldon Springs, all Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance from St. Charles Community College in announces the appointment of Paul Cottleville, received national recognition Knaust, of O’Fallon, as a career agent at the PBL Awards of Excellence. Bogert, in St. Charles County. He has completed Pizzo, and Waltrip competed in Business

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The directory is designed by the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Communications Director Sara Henderson, who also sells the advertising and oversees the distribution of 10,000 copies of the publication.

••• Jerry Hurlbert, P.E., has assumed the role of director for the department of Public Works in the city of St. Charles.

Hurlbert has served in the capacity of the department’s interim director since March 5. He is a retired civil engineer and formerly served as vice president at George Butler Associates, Inc. He currently serves on the board of the O’Fallon Community Foundation and is a member of the board of trustees for Duckett Creek Sanitary District.

••• Erin Williams, president and CEO of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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It comes in a range of shades and grains, is easy to clean, long-lasting and can be installed over various types of sub-floors.

• Carpet: Available in thousands of colors, patterns, styles and textures, carpet offers extraordinary design flexibility. It is warm and comfortable underfoot, softens slips and falls, cuts down on sound and is offered in easy-maintenance, stain-resistant fibers.

• Ceramic tile: Durable, water- and stainresistant and very easy to maintain, ceramic tile is among the most cost-effective flooring materials on the market, when taking longevity into consideration. With so many colors, textures, patterns, shapes and sizes available and a spectrum of grouts and glazes to choose from, the design possibilities are exciting and plentiful.

• Laminate: Affordable and easy to clean and maintain, laminate flooring can mimic the look of a variety of natural flooring surfaces, including hardwood, stone and ceramic tile. It is stain-resistant, comes in a variety of colors, designs and textures, can be installed over other surfaces and is a popular flooring choice for do-it-yourselfers.

• Resilient: Examples of flooring types categorized as “resilient” include vinyl sheet goods and vinyl composite tile, linoleum, rubber and cork. As the name implies, resilient flooring materials are durable, waterproof and easy to maintain. Resilient floors also are comfortable to walk and stand on, come in a variety of designs and colors and can be substantially less expensive than other flooring materials.

• Stone: Exceptionally durable, stone brings timeless beauty and classic design to the home. With many colors, patterns, and tile sizes and shapes available, the design possibilities are almost endless.

Stone floors have been around for centuries and many consider them to actually improve with age.

• Wood: For warmth and durability, wood floors are hard to beat. Properly cared for, they can last indefinitely and can even become more beautiful as time goes by. Because they are so durable and in some cases can be sanded and refinished, wood floors may never require replacement. Both solid-wood and engineeredwood flooring come in a wide variety of colors and wood species.

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Com mu n it y Event s ART Fiber Fever, an exhibition highlighting the use of fiber arts as media, runs from Friday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Sept. 19 at The Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Street in St. Charles. An opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. The exhibition was juried by nationally recognized artist and educator Mark Newport, and winners are announced at the opening reception, which also includes free food and beverages. For details, call 255-0270 or visit foundryartcentre.org.

••• Artist Dan Jaboor announces his solo exhibit, “Binary System,” with an opening reception from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8 at Lillian Yahn Art allery, 7443 Village Center Drive, O’Fallon. The exhibit explores the duality of man, balance, harmony, juxtaposition, yin & yang, and love by featuring pairs of interrelated artworks. The show runs Aug. 5-15. For more information, call 5610028 or visit danjaboor.com.

••• An exhibit of Sherry Salant’s vividlycolored mixed-media images is currently on display at O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Center Gallery in the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) recreation complex, 2650 Tri Sports Circle.

The artwork will remain on display through October 17. Gallery admission is free, and Salant’s artwork can be viewed from 5:15 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m.

-5 p.m. on Sundays.

••• The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre , located inside St. Peters City Hall, is seeking entries for its “Anything Goes” Art Show and Competition. The show is open to youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Prizes will be awarded.

The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. The opening reception will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 3976903 or visit stpetersmo.net.

••• The Foundry Art Centre is accepting submissions for Given Form, a juried sculpture exhibition. Given Form is open to artists working in any sculptural media including but not limited to paper, wire, clay, wood, metal, glass, plastic and fiber.

Internationally recognized, award-winning sculptor and artist Robert S. Davis, Jr. will jury the exhibition and award prizes. All entries are due by Sunday, Sept. 28. The

exhibition runs from Nov. 13-Dec. 26 with an opening reception on Thursday, Nov. 13.

For more information and to submit pieces, visit foundryartcentre.org or call 255-0270.

BENEFITS St. Charles County Council of the Blind hosts a Bowlorama Bowling Night Fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Cave Springs Lanes Bowling Center, 4055 Mexico Road, St. Peters. Enjoy three hours of bowling with shoe rental, pizza and soda included. There are prizes for top scorers and chances to enter a raffle for Cardinals tickets or a 50/50. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children in advance; or $30 for adults and $20 for children at the door. For advance tickets, call Bev at 5616947 or Veva at 724-4437.

••• United Services for Children hosts its 30th annual dinner auction, with the theme of Happy Days, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 in the Discovery Ballroom at Ameristar Casino-St. Charles. Wear your poodle skirts, leather jackets, jerseys and jeans for the 1950s-themed affair. Guests can enjoy entertainment, cocktails, a smartphone-assisted silent auction and live auction. Tickets are $125 per person.

RSVP by Aug. 8 at happydays.us.

••• Crider Health Center Young Professionals Board of Directors hosts Drive FORE Crider Charity Golf Tournament from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24 at Lockhaven Golf Club, 10872 Lawrence Keler Drive, Godfrey, Illinois. This premiere event features a picturesque course, pool area for guests to enjoy, lunch and dinner options (included for paying golfers), flighted prizes, silent auction, and much more! Proceeds benefit Crider Health Center Foundation and its efforts to meet the health needs of underserved individuals in St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Franklin counties. For details and registration, visit visitcrider.org or call Adam Rockey at (314) 258-6986.

••• Morning Star Church hosts the New Hope Golf Tournament, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25 at Winghaven Country Club, 7777 Winghaven Blvd. The four-person scramble tournament is open to men’s and women’s teams, at all skill levels. The cost is $100 per person for 18 holes, a golf cart, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and dinner.

Prizes are awarded, and proceeds benefit the New Hope Resource Center. The registration deadline is Aug. 18. For more infor-

mation or to register visit mscwired.org.

••• The 2014 fundraising campaign for the Tri-County Region of United Way of Greater St. Louis kicks off with the sixth annual Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz event at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

6 at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

Tickets are $70 in advance and $80 at the door. For tickets, call 939-3300 or visit www.2.stl.unitedway.org/jazz.

••• The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce hosts its 22nd annual golf tournament at noon (registration begins at 10:30 a.m.) on Monday, Sept. 8 at The Falls Golf Club, 1170 Turtle Creek, O’Fallon. Golfers receive a gift bag, 18 holes of golf with drinks on the course, lunch sponsored by Quintessential Catering and a dry-fit polo shirt. The tournament is open to all, at a cost of $100 per person or $400 for a foursome. For details or to register, call 2401818 or visit ofallonchamber.org/golf.

••• The Megan Meier Foundation’s sixth annual Play Fore Megan Golf Tournament begins at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept.

15 at Winghaven Country Club in O’Fallon.

Entry is $125 per person, which includes 18 holes with a cart, lunch, reception appetizers , on-course Anheuser-Busch beer products, soda, water and gift bags. To register or for sponsorship opportunities, visit meganmeierfoundation.org/golf.

ies are not accepted. For more information, call 272-0477, or visit ofallonrecycles@ ofallon.mo.us.

LIVE PERFORMANCES

St. Peters continues its Sunset Fridays summer music series at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays at 370 Lakeside Park with Acoustic Music Jam on Aug. 8 and Irie Sun on Aug. 15. The Gator Island Grill opens at 6 p.m.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own refreshments, but glass bottles are prohibited. Sponsored by Commerce Bank, The Rack House West Winery and Mid Rivers Newsmagazine.

••• O’Fallon hosts its final Jammin’ Outdoor Concert, featuring Fleetwood Mac, performed by the Big Love band, from 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park, 308 Civic Park Drive. Admission and parking are free, with concessions for sale by food trucks. For details, call 379-5614, email Marsha at mseymour@ofallon.mo.us, or visit ofallon.mo.us/jamming.

••• Rock Band Serapis performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 at Foundry Art Centre. Their repertoire includes original rock, blues and reggae blended with cover tunes. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at foundryartcentre.org or by calling 255-0270.

••• The city of Dardenne Prairie hosts Funky Butt Brass Band at its Summer Concert FAMILIES AND KIDS Series from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 The St. Louis International Children’s at Dardenne Prairie City Hall. The six-piece Film Festival (SLIFF/Kids) features 19 “New Orleans style brass band with a St. films over the weekend of Aug. 8-10 at Louis attitude” plays tunes to make everylocations throughout St. Louis city and one want to dance. For more information on county and St. Charles County. The events this free event, contact Melissa Nordmann at are free to children and adults. For details 755-5308 orMelissa@dardenneprairie.org. on the films and locations, call (314) 2894150 or visit cinemastlouis.org.

••• SPECIAL INTEREST The Frontier Experience is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at St. The St. Peters Rec-Plex hosts the Give Charles County’s Towne Park, 100 Towne it a Tri! 5K Challenge, an eight-week Park Drive (at the Farris Road exit off Hwy. course beginning Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the 61) near Foristell. The Frontier Experience Rec-Plex. The family-oriented course is for is a free program hosted by the St. Charles beginners hoping to improve their strength County Parks and Recreation Department. and endurance enough to run the Rec-Plex ••• 5K at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. The O’Fallon’s free Electronics and Appli- classes meet each Wednesday from 6:45ance Recycling Event is on Saturday, 7:45 p.m. The program is free to Rec-Plex August 9, from 8 a.m.-noon in the T.R. members and $40 to the general public, Hughes Ballpark parking lot off Tom and includes free entry in the 5K run. To Ginnever Avenue, 900 T.R. Hughes Bou- register, visit stpetersmo.net/rec-connect, levard. The event is open to everyone, or for details, call 939-2386, ext. 1400. including schools, churches and busi••• nesses. There is a limit of one CRT/tubeSt. Charles County Parks and recreation style television per car or $15 for each additional. Smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batterSee EVENTS, page 37

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Events, from page 34 Department hosts Movie Nights in the Park at 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays through the summer and fall at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum at Heritage Park, 1630 Heritage Landing, St. Peters. The movie celebration includes a showing of “The Muppet Movie” on Aug. 23, “Casablanca” on Sept. 20 and “Ghostbusters” on Oct. 25. Popcorn, soda and candy are available for purchase during each event, and moviegoers are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. Guests are welcome to bring their own coolers and snacks, but glass bottles are not allowed.

For more information, visit stccparks.org or call 949-7535.

••• The city of Dardenne Prairie hosts a National Night Out event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Dardenne Prairie City Park. Local businesses sponsor ‘life size’ games such as Tic Tac Toe, Connect Four, Kerplunk and more. The “Lego Movie,” which will be shown at dusk. For more information, call 755-5308 or email Melissa@dardenneprairie.org.

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Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie hosts Experience Prayer: How Do I Know If I’m Hearing God’s Voice? at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. There is no cost to attend. Childcare is available for those who register by Aug. 14.

For more information or to register, visit mscwired.org/prayerexperience.

••• Morning Star Church offers a Divorce Care support group for those going through separation and divorce, beginning on Monday, Aug. 25 at the church.

The 13-week video seminar series features experts on divorce and recovery topics from a biblical perspective. There is a onetime fee of $20 and childcare is provided.

Participants must register by Aug. 11. For details, visit mscwired.org.

••• O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum, 308 Civic Park Drive, O’Fallon, is open for tours from noon to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from May through September. The museum’s collection includes a hand-made, doll-house-sized model of Zumwalt’s Fort, Wabash Railroad items, 19th Century clothing, an immigrant’s

trunk, a folding bed for covered wagon travel, small town business items and photographs. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For information, email info@ofallonmohistory.org or visit ofallonmohistory.org/history.html.

••• The city of O’Fallon is looking for vendors to participate in its 30th annual Fall Fest from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Civic Park. The deadline to apply for booth space is 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Visit ofallon.mo.us/fall-fest for an application, or for details call 379-5614 or email Marsha Seymour at mseymour@ofallon.mo.us.

••• The St. Louis Shroud Conference 2014 – an international gathering of renowned Shroud experts, scientists, followers and enthusiasts – is held Oct. 9-12 at Drury Plaza Inn, 355 Chesterfield Center. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $150 per person and provide access to all lectures during the event. One-day passes also are available for $50 per person. Student tickets are $50 per student and include access to the entire conference. Additional information, including a program and updates, can be found online at stlshroud-

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••• The city of Dardenne Prairie offers a senior bus trip to Josephine’s Tea Room including a fall foliage tour, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Guests can enjoy lunch and dessert at the tea room, plus time to shop, sight see and enjoy the fall views along the Great River Road. The cost is $50 (includes tax and gratuity). For more information, or to reserve your space, contact Melissa at the Parks office by calling 755-5308 or by emailing Melissa@ dardenneprairie.org.

••• The St. Louis Ambush kicks off its season with a 7:35 p.m. game on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Family Arena. The opponent for the game will be announced in September, along with the entire season’s schedule. Season tickets start at $144 and can be purchased online at stlouisambush.com.

••• The Lewis & Clark Pachyderm Club of Western St. Charles County holds regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month (except December), at Culpepper’s Restaurant, 4401 State Hwy. K. For more information, call 541-9931.

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