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News Br iefs O’FALLON Development Block Grant hearing scheduled The city of O’Fallon will conduct a public hearing at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, concerning the Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Plan for the O’Fallon Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The hearing will be held at the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board office, 1025 Country Club Road in St. Charles. For more information, contant Public Assistance Specialist Jessica Hawkins at 379-5411.

ment (HUD). Proposed funding for this St. Peters program covers 32 spots, 10 of which are for residents meeting the very low-income qualifications; the remaining spots may be filled by those meeting low- or very low-income qualifications. Qualified participants will be selected based on a random lottery drawing. This program is made possible through Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. For more information, call 279-8279 and select Option 2.

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ST. PETERS Applications now being accepted for forgivable loan Applications are being accepted through Oct. 20 at St. Peters City Hall for the St. Peters Urban County Home Improvement Loan Program, which provides funding for low-income homeowners to complete certain home rehabilitation projects. Eligible applicants can receive up to $5,000 through a no-interest, 5-year forgivable loan through the St. Peters Urban County Home Improvement Loan Program. The program can help with projects such as new windows, furnaces and air conditioners, roof replacement, driveway replacement or repair. To be considered eligible for the program, applicants must be homeowners and residents of the city who have not previously participated in the program. Applicants must have lived in the home for at least one year, and cannot exceed household income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop-

St. Peters Police Department will be working with the St. Charles County DWI Task Force for entire month of September, at undisclosed locations within the city, setting up checkpoints in an attempt to deter, educate and remove impaired drivers from roadways. Impaired driving contributes to nearly 30 percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities. In 2013, 198 people were killed and 583 seriously injured in crashes involving an impaired driver. Consequences of drunk driving can include jail time, loss of driver’s license, or being sentenced to use ignition interlocks, among others. Missouri also has a zero tolerance law. Drivers under the age of 21 caught driving with even a trace of alcohol in their system will have their license suspended.

AMVETS Post 106 to host flag retirement ceremony To honorably dispose of worn U.S. flags,

AMVETS Post 106 will hold its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the post, located at 360 Brown Road in St. Peters. The event, which welcomes the public, is held with the assistance of St. Charles County veterans’ organizations and local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America troops. Free parking is available. Throwing a flag into the trash is not the correct way to dispose of an American flag. “We’d rather they gave us their worn flags so we can dispose of them properly,” said Sheldon Hartsfield, AMVETS Commander for the State of Missouri. “We like to have families bring their kids to the ceremony so we can explain how and why it’s done.” About 5,000 flags are ceremonially retired each year by the post. Worn flags are collected in drop boxes outside veterans organizations. The colorful ceremony is conducted in a regimented military style, with the flags inspected three times and verified to be unserviceable before being incinerated. After the ashes are cooled, they are buried in a marked gravesite. For more information about the ceremony, call AMVETS Post 106 at (636) 397-1660.

As it has during the recent construction, a daily shuttle service will continue to run from the Boat House parking lot through 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3. Additional garage construction will continue until approximately mid-November and include the northwest stairwell off Second Street, and central beam rework within the parking facility.

Construction continues on Pitman Hill Road Work on Pitman Hill Road between Windcastle Drive/Summit Ridge Place and Greens Bottom Road is advancing to the next phase. The closed section of roadway between Windcastle Drive/Summit Ridge Place and Pitman Trails is now re-opened, but the next phase of work requires the closure of the road between Pitman Trails and Austin Manor until early October. Once work is completed in this phase, the entire roadway will be open to two-way traffic for the remainder of the work. All work on the project should be completed by the end of the year. Traffic will be required to use the signed detour route for approximately five weeks while the new road section is being built. Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Motorists can access Pitman Hill Road using Towers Road to Caulks Hill Road to Greens Bottom Road. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and the necessary detours will be posted. The County will be using changeable message boards to notify residents of any date changes of the closure and opening.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY City Hall parking garage to reopen The St. Charles City Hall parking garage, located at 200 North Second Street, which closed in March for reconstruction, will officially reopen at noon on Sept. 29. During that first week, the garage will be open and free of charge. Parking fees will resume Monday through Friday starting on Monday, Oct. 6. The cost for parking will be $2; however, on weekday afternoons starting at 3:30 p.m. and on weekends, the garage will be open to the general public and parking will be free of charge.

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Paws in the park Support local animal shelters by participating in the County’s largest off-leash dog festival of the year. The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate its annual Paws in the Park program from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville. The event will be packed with contests, prizes, sponsor giveaways, and K-9 and obedience skills demonstrations. Admission is free with a dog food or pet supply donation. The program kicks off at 10:15 a.m. with an agility course demonstration from Infinite Pawsibilities trainer Lynsey Fuegner, followed by Gateway DockDogs at 11 a.m., St. Charles County Sheriff K-9’s at noon and the Canine Search and Rescue Association at 1 p.m. Free games with prizes will be available for dogs to play throughout the day. There will also be food at the event for pet owners to purchase. Lady Bug Snow Cones and Papa John’s Pizza will host the food tent with a portion of the proceeds donated to the parks department. Contests, including “Best Costume,” “Best Trick,” “Fastest Ball Retrieval From Pond,” “Best Dog/Owner Look-Alike” and “Best Kisser,” begin at 12:30 p.m. Winners will be awarded a commemorative medal and a $20 gift card courtesy of First State Bank. All donations benefit the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center and Five Acres Animal Shelter. The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center also will have a booth with several animals available for adoption.

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By SUE E. STEINIGER The Missouri State Legislature voted to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of several key bills and approximately 47 budget line items during the Wednesday, Sept. 10 annual veto session. Some of the bills included the special interest tax cut bills. The governor had vetoed more than 30 bills and more than 100 budget items, which according to Sen. Tom Dempsey (R-St. Charles, Senate Pro-Tem) would have provided numerous benefits to the Show-Me state. The 10 special interest tax-break bills overwhelmingly approved by the House and the Senate in June and vetoed by the governor also were up for potential override, but only two of the 10 were overridden. The governor vetoed House Bills 1296, 1455 and 1865 and Senate Bills 584, 612, 662, 693, 727, 829 and 860. The two tax-break bills whose vetoes were overridden are Senate Bill 829 (Kraus), which modifies provisions relating to burden of proof in tax liability cases, and Senate Bill 727 (Chapelle-Nadal), which modifies provisions relating to farmers’ market and SNAP benefits. SB 829 would require the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) to prove additional tax liability for all taxpayers if the taxpayer meets certain conditions. Taxpayers must produce evidence of a valid dispute, must maintain adequate records (including support for any claimed exemptions) and provide the DOR reasonable access to those records. But if the DOR claims the taxpayer owes additional taxes, including in a dispute over an exemption, the DOR would be required to prove the additional tax liability, the same as the Internal Revenue Service does with federal tax liability today. SB 727 provides a tax exemption on sales at farmers’ markets. According to information on the USDA website, Missouri has about 141 of the 7,175 farmers’ markets nationwide, or about 2 percent. The same source estimates national sales at over $1.2 billion annually. These figures suggest that Missouri sales are approximately $24 million annually. The controversial Data Center bill, SB584, was not brought up for vote. In justifying his veto of the House and Senate bills, Nixon claimed that the bills would take more than $425 million out of the state budget, and more than $351 million dollars away from local tax collections. He also informed the Republican-led legislature that he would withhold $143 million in fiscal year 2015 education funding increases unless his vetoes were sustained. But House Speaker Tim Jones (REureka) said an analysis by one of the state’s leading business groups directly refutes the governor’s claims. “Associated Industries of Missouri and the Taxpayers Research Institute of Mis-

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The Francis Howell School District earned a 96.8 percent overall score on the Annual Performance Report (APR) recently released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). FHSD’s score is the highest in St. Charles County and one of the top 10 scores in the St. Louis area. “We are pleased with the positive gains in our student achievement. Our staff and students have been relentless in their efforts to attain these positive results,” said Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris, the district’s chief academic officer. “We will continue to monitor our student achievement data, implement school improvement plans and maximize staff professional development time to continue on this positive path.” Now in its second year, the new APR is part of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) 5, a more rigorous evaluation tool for rating the performance of Missouri School Districts. The APR consists of 140 points spread over five main categories: academic achievement, subgroup achievement, college and career readiness, attendance and graduation rate. FHSD earned 135.5 of 140 points, not gaining all points for achievement on the MAP test for all students in social studies and for some super subgroups of students in math, language arts, and science.

Leading the way with STEM St. Dominic High in O’Fallon has added Project Lead the Way to its curriculum this year. PLTW encourages the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning, and a love of learning.

Student participates in aviation challenge Fort Zumwalt South Middle sixth-grader Devin Smith spent a week of his summer in Huntsville, Alabama, at the Aviation Challenge Mach 1 program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

The weeklong camp is a hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experience geared toward students interested in military aviation and the mechanics of flight. The team flew a simulated F/A-18 fighter jet, learned critical land and water survival skills and even mastered a few Top Gun flying maneuvers. At graduation, the crew was awarded the Green Flag Award for Best Drill and Cadence. Smith, a Boy Scout and a Junior Explorer with the St. Louis Police Department Explorer program, hopes to one day serve in the U.S. Air Force. In Huntsville he served as his team’s Patrol Leader.

District sets priorities The Fort Zumwalt Board of Education has approved its top 10 priorities for the 2014-15 school year. The board sets these goals at the beginning of each school year. Reviewing and updating curriculum is always a top priority; however, this year the district also will make industrial technology and physical education top priorities. Completing construction of the new transition center, recently named Mike Clemens Center for Adaptive Learning, as well as the new elementary school in Flint Hill also is a top priority for the district. The district also has plans to develop a pilot preschool program to be open for students in the 2015-16 school year. Current preschool-age students in the FZSD are utilizing United Services because the district does not currently have the space for a preschool program. Another top priority will be to continue to monitor the budget and increase revenue when possible. “We’re in a precarious situation,” said Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray. “We’re OK right now, but I think we need to be a little concerned.” The district will need the help of voters for one of its priorities – to pass a major bond issue in April 2015. Monies from the bond issue will be used to take care of building repairs, renovations and construction projects. The last bond issue, passed in 2013 for $15 million, has been used to maintain and repair district buildings. The remaining priorities revolve around the district’s Comprehensive School Improvement Program. CSIP priorities include continuing to provide and maintain appropriate instruction resources, as well as developing and enhancing quality education instruction programs to improve student achievement. Recruiting and retaining high quality teachers and staff will continue as well.

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Spor t s Desir’s first season with Cleveland requires his trademark perseverance By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com His first season in a Cleveland Browns uniform hasn’t started well for former Lindenwood University and Francis Howell Central player Pierre Desir. Picked up as a fourth round draft pick, Desir became the first Lindenwood football player taken in the NFL Draft. Cleveland’s scouts liked Desir’s size at 6-foot-1 and 198 pounds. They also liked his athleticism. Desir won the 2013 Cliff Harris Award, given to the nation’s top small college defensive back. He had 33 tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions during his senior season. He was a four-time allMIAA selection, including three first-team honors, and earned All-American honors in three of his four seasons. His former coach, Lindenwood’s Patrick Ross, said after the draft that he was excited for Desir. “He deserved this,” Ross said. “He’s done a good job over the years getting his priorities right for his life. He’s an outstanding young man.” Before all of his success in college, Desir was a standout athlete for coach Todd Berck at Francis Howell Central in Cottleville. He was an all-state selection at defensive back as a senior and first-team all-league during his junior and senior seasons. He also was named special teams player of the year as a senior. Desir is the only player from Francis Howell Central ever to be drafted into the NFL. But there were some bumps in the road. A native of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Desir emigrated to St. Louis with his parents when he was only 4. His family later moved to St. Charles County. Desir has spent his entire life fighting adversity, starting with being an immigrant and learning about a new way of life. His parents’ work ethic helped instill a maturity in him greater than that of his peers. He needed that maturity. Desir found out at 15 he was going to be a father. Now 23, he has a daughter, Keeli, who is 7. He has another daughter, Kamryn, who is 3. He married Morgan Julian, the mother of the girls, in 2011. He is a family man and loves it. Supporting his family during his college years was tough. Working part-time jobs, taking classes, and playing football, Desir somehow managed to persevere. Looking back, he said he is proud of what he accomplished. He kept his focus and everything

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worked out. “He’s had to take on a lot of responsibility that other young men haven’t had to deal with,” Ross said. “He could have made all the excuses in the world but he never did.” After college, Desir was invited to play in the East-West Shrine game. That game is a showcase for college seniors. “That was great. It was my first time going against Division I talent and I was able to showcase my talent,” Desir said. “It was a great platform for scouts to see me. Even though I played for a little school, I knew I could compete.” Desir had an idea the NFL was interested. He signed with Greg Linton to be his agent. Then it was a matter of getting drafted. The NFL Draft is a three-day marathon. “It was the longest three days,” Desir said. He had his family present to watch the draft. Both Ross and Berck were there as well. While watching the draft, his daughter Kamryn wanted to go out to swing. So Desir took her. “I would say I wasn’t outside two minutes and I get a phone call,” Desir said. “I was able to speak to (general manager) Ray Farmer and coach (defensive coordinator Jim) O’Neil. The question came up if I wanted to be a Brown. I said, ‘absolutely.’ I was still outside. It was a great call. I was so blessed to get the call.” Now, as his NFL career gets off to a bumpy start complicated by injury, his fans, former teammates and coaches are watching and hoping that once again the unique brand of Pierre Desir perseverance and hard work will pay off. “I think his best football is ahead of him,” Ross said. “He’s an outstanding person, as good as it gets. He’s the kind of kid you want to raise. Everybody loves him.”

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Does your child have difficulty with any of the following? Attention • Behavior Fine or Gross Motor Skills Handwriting • Feeding • Social Skills Speech and/or Language Skills Call for a FREE consultation or to reserve your seat for our FREE educational seminar

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City, in partnership with the Salvation Army, will be hosting our 5th annual Tree of Lights event. We will be collecting toys and food items for our neighbors in need, here in St. Charles County, as we begin the Holiday Season in style! This year we will have a Holiday Lights Parade to kick off Santa’s arrival and all of the night’s merriment. Please contact Melissa (Melissa@ dardenneprairie.org) for information on how you, your business, or organization can be a part of this fun event.

12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Caricature Artists Face Painting Balloon Artists Tie Dye T-Shirts Upper Limits Climbing Wall

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pony Rides

Activities

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Acoustik Element

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WestInn Kennels Dog Show

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Babaloo Music & Fun 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. World Bird Sanctuary: Raptor Awareness

Lowe’s Stage 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fresh Rain

Entertainment 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mad Science: Make Your Own SuperBall

Family Fun Tent

For more information, please visit our website at www.dardenneprairie.org or contact the Parks Department at (636) 755-5308

Fireworks After Dark

Prairie Day promises to offer plenty of entertainment for everyone’s tastes. The parking lot will be filled with bounce houses, obstacle course and games for the kids. Visit the Family Fun Tent in the park for magic acts, bird shows, fun kid songs, and more. Make sure you visit the Renewal by Anderson booth and have your picture taken with the princesses from Frozen. (2:30-3:30). The vendor area will have entertainment as well. On the Lowes Stage enjoy the sounds of Fresh Rain and and Acoustik Element or come out for the dog show. Of course, we hope you stay late for our entertainment on the main stage, Contagious. Fireworks will light up the night sometime after dusk. Vender Booths 12:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m Approximately 50 vendors, small and large, will set up booths at Prairie Day to highlight and showcase their products and services. While you are walking through the vendor booths you will be able to enjoy the live music which will be playing throughout the day. You will see some businesses you know very well and may visit at least once a week; and others that will be new to you. Either way, they will all be here waiting to say hello to old friends, or get acquainted with new ones.

City Hall Park and Dardenne Athletic Fields

12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 20th, 2014

will enjoy walking through the booths and seeing all the goodies for sale, gathering information, and playing games with our many vendors. While I love all the festivities and am so grateful to all who have pitched in their time, talents or donations, the best part of Prairie Day is enjoying the day talking with the wonderful people of Dardenne Prairie. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors. Learn what the City has to offer, support our local businesses, meet and speak to the police officers who patrol your streets. It takes us all working together to create the communities we wish to live in. Another great opportunity to give to your community-- and have a wonderful time doing it -- will be Saturday, November 22nd. The

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Another school year has begun, football season has started, air conditioners are turned off and windows are opened, Autumn is here! Who doesn’t love a brisk walk with the rustle of crisp leaves under foot, tree lined streets ablaze with the beautiful colors of changing leaves, cool nights, and Prairie Day! The festivities will begin at noon on Saturday September 20th. As in years past, there will be fun for all ages. Each event seems to get better and better. We will have great food, fun and entertainment; there will be fun activities and shows in the Family Fun Tent for the kids. Everyone

A Message from the Mayor of Dardenne Prairie Dardenne Prairie Welcomes Autumn!

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3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Abra Kid Abra Magic Show

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Holiday Lights Tour

Board Workshop: 5:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month

Board of Aldermen: 7:00 PM 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month

Payments may be sent to City of Dardenne Prairie, Attn: Parks Activities, 2032 Hanley Road, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368

to reserve your space for one or both of these bus tours.

Please contact Melissa Nordmann in the Parks office at (636)755-5308

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5th Annual Tree of Lights

Tree Lighting following the Holiday Lights Parade

Saturday, November 22nd, Parade at 6:00 p.m.

Dardenne Prairie and the Salvation Army present

Municipal Court 6:00 PM 4th Wednesday of the month

All meetings will be held at Dardenne Prairie City Hall

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Salvation Army Toy Town.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the

Celebrate the beginning of the giving season by joining us for the annual tree lighting at City Hall. This year’s celebration will begin with a parade followed by performances by local school choirs and bands. Come by to watch the parade, donate to the Salvation Army, visit with Santa, create some holiday crafts, and enjoy festive treats. If your business or organization would like to participate in the Holiday Lights Parade or host a toy collection bin at their site, please contact the Dardenne Prairie Parks office at (636)755-5308 or Melissa@dardenneprairie.org

MEETING TIMES Planning & Zoning 7:00 PM 2nd Wednesday of the month

Every winter, our nation’s symbol, the Bald Eagle, make the Midwest their home. Join us for this fun opportunity to view these gorgeous creatures up close. Our trip will include a guide who will take us to the best viewing spots. Guests can enjoy the views from the comfort of the bus or step off if they wish. Trip fees will include transportation by Mid American Coaches, the tour, lunch and all tips and gratuities.

Wednesday, January 28th, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (actual times to be decided)* $60

Eagle Watching Tour

Join us for a fun and festive evening touring some of the best light displays in the area. We will leave from the Shop N’ Save parking lot in Dardenne Prairie and head to Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL where we will enjoy a buffet dinner, time to shop, and a tour of the lights. If time allows we will tour another lights display on our way home. Fee includes transportation by Mid American Coaches, dinner, entrance fees, and all gratuities.

SENIOR BUS TRIPS

While driveways are private property and their maintenance and repair is the sole responsibility of the property owner, the City of Dardenne Prairie offers joint repair services as a courtesy to it’s residents. If you find inadequate expansion joints in your driveway, you can hire a licensed contractor to properly install the expansion joints or contact the City Engineer at (636) 755-5304 to have your driveway joints within the right-of-way checked. Being an aware property owner can prevent future major repair bills.

As a property owner, you can check the expansion joints in your driveway by pushing a screwdriver or similar object downward into the expansion joint beyond the thickness of the driveway pavement (usually about 4 inches). If the screwdriver cannot be inserted beyond the driveway pavement thickness, the expansion joint may be crushed or not installed at full depth, rendering the expansion joint useless. Inadequate driveway expansion joints will not protect your property from damaging forces.

Several expansion joints should also be installed in your concrete driveway to absorb the pressure and stress of the moving concrete streets. Expansion joints should be installed in your driveway at a minimum (1) behind the street curb, (2) near the sidewalk or property line and (3) at the garage floor slab. Most of the driveway expansion joints in the City of Dardenne Prairie are made of fiberboard. Properly installed and maintained driveway expansion joints can be critical to prevent the natural movement of the street from being transferred through your driveway pavement, which can cause damage to your driveway, garage floor and/or house foundation. The evidence of damage caused by inadequate driveway expansion joints can be as little as hairline cracks in your garage floor, or as major as buckling in your house foundation. Properties located at the end of a tee intersection, on the outside of a curve, or the end of a cul-de-sac may be particularly susceptible to concrete pavement forces.

Another type of joint installed in concrete pavement is called an expansion joint. Expansion joints are created by installing a crushable material between concrete slabs. Properly installed expansion joints will shrink and expand as the concrete moves, providing a cushion and absorbing the pressure and stress.

In a word - yes. Concrete streets can move or “creep” because of concrete’s natural thermal properties, traffic loads and by the force of gravity. As concrete pavements cure, the drying slabs shrink and crack. Proper jointing of the concrete can greatly reduce uncontrolled cracking in street slabs. Almost all of the joints that you see in the street are called contraction joints. Contraction joints are located at preselected areas to control random cracking caused by pavement shrinkage, thermal, moisture changes, and traffic loads.

Is the Concrete Street in Front of Your House Moving?

For more information about storm drain contamination or to report a violation, please call the City Engineer at (636) 755-5304.

Over the years, the City has used a volunteer effort to mark storm drains throughout the City reminding people that the water that goes into storm drains flows into our local streams. Those interested in marking drains in their neighborhood can call (636) 561-1718.

If your pool isn’t connected to a sanitary sewer line for draining, the water must be de-chlorinated before releasing it into a storm drain. Under the Dardenne Prairie Municipal Code, fines can be as high as $500 per day for each violation.

As the swimming season comes to an end, swimming pool owners preparing to drain their pools are reminded that it is illegal to discharge chlorinated pool water into the storm drain. The water that flows into storm drains is not filtered before it flows into our local streams. Native fish and small aquatic life living in these streams can be negatively impacted by even the smallest amounts of chlorine and other pollution in storm drain discharges.

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Healt h Capsu les The study appeared in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

Instant noodles linked with health problems

Natural light in the workplace seems to promote better sleep, physical activity and improved quality of life.

Windows in the workplace Working in an office illuminated by natural daylight is associated with a healthier lifestyle, recent research revealed. A study at Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that compared to those whose workplaces lacked exposure to natural light, people with windows in their workplaces slept an average of 46 more minutes per night, tended to be more physically active and scored better on quality of life measures related to physical problems and vitality. “There is increasing evidence that exposure to light during the day, particularly in the morning, is beneficial to your health via its effects on mood, alertness and metabolism,” said Dr. Phyllis Zee, Northwestern Medicine neurologist and sleep specialist. “Workers as a group are at risk because they are typically indoors, often without access to natural or even artificial bright light for the entire day. The study results confirm that light during the natural daylight hours has powerful effects on health.”

Instant noodles, including ramen, are a popular convenience food, but eating them too often might raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke, according to research published in The Journal of Nutrition. Nowhere in the world is per-capita consumption of instant noodles greater than in South Korea, where in recent years there has been a surge in heart disease and an increase in overweight adults. Baylor University researcher Hyun Joon Shin, M.D., decided to see if there was a link between instant noodle consumption and health problems and focused his research mainly in South Korea. “While instant noodle intake is greater in Asian communities, the association between instant noodle consumption and metabolic syndrome has not been widely studied,” Shin said. “I decided to investigate in order to uncover more distinct connections.” What Shin found was an association between eating instant noodles more than once a week and cardiometabolic syndrome, which increases the chances of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Those negative effects were more prevalent among women than men, Shin found. “This research is significant since many people are consuming instant noodles without knowing possible health risks. My hope is that this study can lay a foundation for future research about the health effects of instant noodle consumption.”

Tomatoes for the prostate A diet rich in tomatoes might be a valuable weapon in the fight against prostate cancer. A study at three major universities in the U.K. compared diets of more than 1,800 men aged 50-69 with prostate cancer to diets of roughly 12,000 men without

cancer. Data revealed that men with an optimal intake of selenium, calcium and foods rich in lycopene had a lower risk of prostate cancer. Tomatoes appeared to be the most beneficial, with men who ate more than 10 portions a week having an 18 percent lower risk of developing the disease. Researchers said the benefits are likely due to the fact that tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that fights off toxins that can damage cells. According the Vanessa Er, who led the study, the findings “suggest that tomatoes may be important in prostate cancer prevention,” but further studies are needed. The study was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Youth sports injuries Despite widespread reports on concussions, overuse injuries and pressure to play while injured, there is an “alarming gap in what is being done to keep young athletes safe,” according to Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit organization working to prevent childhood injuries. In a new report, “Changing the Culture of Youth Sports,” Safe Kids Worldwide published results of its survey of 1,000 7th-10th-grade athletes, 1,005 coaches of 7th-10th-grade athletes and 1,000 parents of 1st-10th-grade athletes. According to the report: • About 42 percent of athletes reported having hidden or downplayed an injury during a game so they could continue playing, and 62 percent said they knew of another player having done so. In contrast, only 27 percent of coaches reported a player having hidden or downplayed an injury. • More than 50 percent of athletes reported having played with an injury such as a sprain or broken bone; reasons cited included not wanting to let the team down and not wanting to be benched. Among those athletes, 70 percent said they had told a coach or parent they were injured. • More than half of coaches reported having been pressured by a parent to put an injured child into a game. • Fewer than half of coaches reported having received certification on how to

prevent and recognize sports injuries. • One in four athletes said it is normal to commit hard fouls and play rough to “send a message,” and one-third reported having been injured by a foul or dirty play by an opponent. To read the full report, which includes frequency data on various injuries and sports safety tips, visit safekids.org.

No quick concussion cure The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a consumer update regarding products that claim to prevent, treat or cure concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In addition, the Administration is advising consumers to avoid such products and has taken the first step in dealing with the products’ manufacturers by issuing them warning letters. According to the FDA update issued late last month (“Can a Dietary Supplement Treat a Concussion? No!”), there is no scientific evidence that supplements marketed with claims that they prevent, treat or cure concussions and other TBIs are safe or effective for those purposes. A common and misleading claim is that a specific dietary supplement will promote faster healing following a concussion or other TBI. “We’re very concerned that false assurances of faster recovery will convince athletes of all ages, coaches and even parents that someone suffering from a concussion is ready to resume activities before they are really ready,” FDA National Health Fraud Coordinator Gary Coody said. “Also, watch for claims that these products can prevent or lessen the severity of concussions or TBIs.” The long-term effect of concussions on athletes of all ages has gotten lots of recent media attention, and according to the FDA, some companies are exploiting public concern by marketing the dietary supplements, which are sold online and at retail stores and marketed via social media. “There is no dietary supplement that has been shown to prevent or treat (TBIs),” Coody said. “If someone tells you otherwise, walk away.”

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First State Bank of St. Charles recently appointed Luanne Cundiff as bank president. Cundiff has served the bank for 19 years, most recently as execu- Cundiff tive vice president. She currently sits on the St. Charles County Workforce Investment Board, the St. Charles County Community and Children’s Resource Board, the Barnes Jewish St. Peters – Progress West Foundation and the Rotary Club of St. Charles. Previous bank president David Strautz was named chairman of the board of directors for the bank. ••• Addison Myers recently joined Gershman Mortgage as a mortgage loan officer. He will be based in the company’s St. Peters branch. Myers is a graduate of University of Missouri St. Louis and has four years of mortgage banking experience. ••• At its annual meeting, the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative elected four directors to three-year terms in their respective districts. Elected were Troy Galloway, of Elsberry, Lincoln County District 1; Tammi Kneib, of Wright City, Warren County District 3; Denise O’Mara, of St. Peters, St. Charles County District 4; and Ted House, of St. Charles, St. Charles County District 5.

The following businesses celebrated ribbon cuttings in June: • Hawk Ridge Family Chiropractic opened a new office at 6251 Ronald Reagan Drive in Lake St. Louis • Egg & I opened a new restaurant at 991 Waterbury Falls Drive in O’Fallon • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties opened its doors at 3070 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon • Iverson-Tomasino-Goerss Eyecare Associates held a groundbreaking at 1140 Tom Ginnever in O’Fallon • Hut No 8 opened a new retail space at 331 Winding Woods Drive in O’Fallon • Carries Boutique opened a new retail space at 2311 Hwy. K in O’Fallon. • Smoothie King opened in St. Charles at 920 S. Fifth Street • The Old Stone Chapel, a unique wedding venue and ballroom, has opened at 1106 South Main Street in Historic St. Charles ••• Shop ‘n Save recently donated $48,155.26 to Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. The funds were collected during the grocer’s summer Round Up! Campaign, which encouraged shoppers to donate spare change to benefit children in need. The nonprofit provides short-term care for children who are at risk of abuse and neglect when their parents are faced with a crisis.

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P rivate S chool R esources Chesterfield Day School 1100 White Road • Chesterfield (314) 469-6622 • www.chesterfielddayschool.org Matthew Virgil, Head of the School

St. Dominic High School Join us for our High School Night Event Thursday, October 2nd, 7 - 9 pm St. Dominic High School celebrating over 50 years of quality Catholic education. Tour the school, meet our students, parents and teachers

31 St. Dominic Drive • O’Fallon, MO www.stdominichs.org 636-240-8303

Through meaningful work, Chesterfield Day School students develop fundamental skills, think creatively and critically, identify and solve complex problems of the world, express themselves to the community, and grow in character. Beginning with an early childhood program built upon Montessori teaching methods and bridging to an upper-elementary program mirroring methods used at the most respected secondary schools, CDS provides a personalized education of unparalleled excellence to every student. CDS teachers work collaboratively with parents to challenge each individual student. Children are immersed in an environment that promotes concentration, independence and respect and 6th graders graduate ready for any rigorous secondary school environment. For more information visit www.chesterfielddayschool.org.

••• John F. Kennedy Catholic High School 500 Woods Mill Road • Manchester (636) 227-5900 • www.kennedycatholic.net Father Bob Suit, President • Mary Hey, Principal John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is the only co-educational Catholic high school in West County. Kennedy Catholic offers a college preparatory curriculum for students across the learning spectrum. Students are afforded the opportunity to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially while achieving leadership positions in co-curriculars and excelling in both the arts and athletics. Classroom teaching is enhanced with full integration of technology via laptops and software. Community, Excellence, Compassion . . . Kennedy Catholic. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.

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Kirk Day School 12928 Ladue Road • St. Louis (314) 434-4349 • www.kirkdayschool.org Sue Pitzer, Head of the School Ranked in the top 10% of Christian schools in America, Kirk Day School has been preparing elementary students for the academic rigors of college preparatory high schools since 1992. KDS grows graduates who excel academically, participate actively, and engage the world for Christ. The curriculum meets the educational goals of each student, including the academically gifted, who are challenged through individualized instruction that addresses every student’s unique needs for an accelerated and dynamic learning program. Children, ages 3 through 6th grade, also experience the benefits of small classes and a wide variety of extracurricular activities in athletics, technology, and the arts, all in the context of a warm and diverse community in which each person is respected and valued. Stop by the KDS Open House on Friday, November 21, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and January 23, 9:00-11:30 a.m., or visit them at www.kirkdayschool.org.

Early Childhood Education for ages 6 weeks to 5 years Parent Information Meetings Thursday, September 18 and Tuesday September 30 TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION: Winghaven Country Club CALL: 636.281.1183 to reserve a spot

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Living Word Christian School (636) 978-1680 • www.lwcs.us Christian High School • Christian Middle School 1145 Tom Ginnever Avenue • O'Fallon, MO 63366 Christian Elementary School 310 Cardinal Place • St. Peters, MO 63376 Christian Preschool 551 Salt Lick Road • St. Peters, MO 63376 At Living Word Christian School, they partner with Christian parents to equip students with a Christ-centered education, empowering them to impact the world for the glory of God. Honoring God in and out of the classroom since 1980, LWCS has been blessed to see their students excel academically, develop relationally, flourish athletically, thrive artistically, and grow spiritually. Their primary objective is to serve God by reaching and teaching this next generation by educating tomorrow’s leaders today – all within a biblical worldview. They offer an award-winning, dual-accredited, college-preparatory, PreK-12th grade program within a nurturing environment. Call or visit them today (636) 978-1680.

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Lutheran High School of St. Charles County 5100 Mexico Road • St. Peters (636) 928-5100 • www.lutheranhighstcharles.com Jon Bernhardt, Principal Lutheran High School of St. Charles County is a 9th through 12th grade Christian, college preparatory institution whose mission focuses on the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of its students.The Lutheran Church has a long history of excellence in education and Lutheran High St. Charles builds on that tradition with teachers who demonstrate a passion for learning and serving. Lutheran High students score in the top 5% nationally on the ACT, and the class of 2014 had an average ACT score of a 25.8. Ninety-four percent of the student body is involved in some sort of extracurricular activity ranging from athletics, to fine arts, to different clubs that serve the St. Charles County Community.

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Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) 101 N. Warson Road • St. Louis (314) 995-7367 • www.micds.org Lisa Lyle, Head of School

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MICDS, one of the nation’s leaders in independent education, is a college-prep, coed school for grades Junior Kindergarten through 12. Recently completed McDonnell Hall and Brauer Hall offer state-of-the-art teaching facilities and catapult MICDS to a position of prominence in science and math education in the U.S. The 100-acre campus is designed to support an excellent academic experience and includes state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, athletic facilities, theatres and art studios. All teachers are committed to the thoughtful integration of technology into the curriculum to deepen student engagement and inspire a more sophisticated level of critical thinking and analysis. The School’s mission is to help students discover their unique talents and calling, preparing them for higher education and a life of purpose and service as engaged citizens of our ever-changing world.

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One Child at a Time Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic School 4110 McClay Road • St. Charles, MO 63304 Jr. Kdg through Grade 8 Please call 636-441-4835 to schedule a tour • www.stsja.org OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 25, 9:00 am - Noon

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“Coffee, Conversation & Chapel” You are invited to Living Word Christian School for casual conversation with our administrators, students and parents, followed by student led worship and a tour!

Primrose School of O'Fallon at Winghaven 7778 Winghaven Blvd • O'Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 281-1183 • www.pimrosewinghaven.com Primrose School of O’Fallon at Winghaven delivers a Premiere Early childhood, Private Kindergarten and Before and After school experience for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Their state-of-the-art facility coupled with their balanced learning Curriculum is located in Winghaven at the corner of Winghaven Blvd. and Phoenix Parkway. Parent Information Meetings are being held in September at Winghaven Country Club. The first Meeting is scheduled for September 18 and the Second for September 30. Join them for light refreshments and learn why they are the leader in educational childcare. Phone (636) 281-1183 for more information.

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St. Dominic High School 31 St. Dominic Drive • O’Fallon (636) 240-8303 • www.stdominichs.org Cathy Fetter, Head of School - Janet Eaton, Principal Christian High School Christian Middle School 1145 Tom Ginnever Avenue O’Fallon, MO 63366 Open House 7:45 - 10:00 am

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St. Dominic High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school offering young men and women an education rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Living the Dominican tradition of prayer, study, community and service, they encourage life-long growth in faith, knowledge and leadership and involvement in the global community. St. Dominic High School strives to achieve greatness and stay true to its vision to be recognized as a premier Catholic high school in the St. Louis Archdiocese.

••• Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic School 4110 McClay Road • St. Charles, MO 63304 (636) 441-4835 • www.stsja.org Deborah A. Pecher, Principal At Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic School they strive to continually model the nurturing example of their Patron Saints, St. Joachim and St. Ann, the grandparents of Jesus Christ. They celebrate and develop the unique gifts and talents of each child and provide a loving, family atmosphere wherein all are encouraged to discover their full potential spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. The school program emphasizes the education of a child of faith, a child of service, a child of wonder; who is embraced in community and empowered for life.

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Max Benzaquen, M.D.

The headache cenTer 224 S. Woods Mill Road, Suite 290 South B • Chesterfield • 636.368.9014 Max P. Benzaquen, M.D., is a neurologist with Board certifications in neurology, headache medicine and vascular neurology. He specializes in the treatment of headaches for pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. At The Headache Center, Dr. Benzaquen treats patients with migraines, acute and chronic; cluster headaches; face and cranial neuralgias; and other headache syndromes, primary and secondary. His patients receive a comprehensive diagnosis and personalized treatment and are educated on headaches and facial pain. Dr. Benzaquen has been trained at Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University in New York, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the University of Berlin in Germany and the University of Geneva in Switzerland. He currently is a member of the Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, and the American Headache Association. For eight consecutive years, Dr. Benzaquen was named to the “Best Doctors in America” list.

Milton Ochieng’, MD

BJC MediCal Group-proGressive Gi & HepatoloGy speCialists 20 Progress Point Parkway, Suite 108 • O’Fallon 636.344.1073 • www.progressivegi.org Milton Ochieng’, MD, is a gastroenterology specialist who treats adult patients who suffer from all types of general GI concerns. With a goal to improve the digestive health of his patients, Dr. Ochieng’ can treat hepatitis, esophageal dilation, hemorrhoids, and fecal microbiota transplantation. Dr. Ochieng’ provides both inpatient and outpatient consultation, as well as a broad range of endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Ochieng’ attended medical school at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. He completed both his residency and internship at Washington University School of Medicine and his fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University. Located on campus at Progress West Hospital, Dr. Ochieng’ and his partner Mobin Khan, MD, pride themselves on individualized attention for each patient. Both physicians are committed to ongoing education and providing patients with thorough care based on the most up-to-date and knowledge-driven research.

Jamie Tueth, DO

BJC MediCal Group-internal MediCine assoCiates 20 Progress Point Parkway, Suite 108 • O’Fallon, MO 636.344.2400 • www.bjcmedicalgroup.org Jamie Tueth, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician providing comprehensive health care to patients 18 and older. As a primary care doctor, she is able to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. Patients are always encouraged to see Dr. Tueth when experiencing any kind of symptoms or illness. “I place a strong emphasis on preventative health and patient education,” said Dr. Tueth. “I believe that patients should be involved in their health care and have the appropriate information to make smart health care choices.” Dr. Tueth earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She then returned to St. Louis for her residency where she was named chief internal medicine resident. Patients can visit Dr. Tueth at her office on the campus of Progress West Hospital. Located just off of I-64/40 in O’Fallon, the convenient location offers patients easy access to trusted specialists and diagnostic testing.

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Damon Hays, D.P.M.

Hays Foot & ankle Center 8067 Mexico Rd • St. Peters, 63376 • 636.379.2272 • www.haysfootandankle.com Hays Foot & Ankle Center is the medical practice of Dr. Damon Hays, board qualified podiatrist in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. “We are a podiatric medical practice treating children and adults, providing comprehensive foot care to our patients”, said Dr. Hays, a native of St. Louis. “This includes everything from routine and diabetic footcare, the crafting of custom orthotics and, if necessary, surgery.” As a premier provider of podiatric services, Hays Foot & Ankle Center is a patient practice deeply committed to delivering a level of care that surpasses patient expectations. Hays Foot & Ankle has two locations and both are at street level with parking in front. Our southwest office is located at 2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122, 636.825.3360.

Ximena Schnurr, MD

BJC MediCal Group-o’Fallon FaMily MediCine 2630 Highway K • O’Fallon, MO 63368 636.240.5454 • www.bjcmedicalgroup.org Ximena Schnurr, MD, is a board-certified physician in family medicine. In her O’Fallon-based practice, she treats patients of all ages. Dr. Schnurr provides all levels of treatment from preventative medicine like a routine physical to a sick visit for the common cold. She can also provide care for patients who suffer from a chronic condition like diabetes. Dr. Schnurr earned her medical degree at University of Ecuador, and she completed an internship at Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital in Ecuador. For additional training, she completed residencies at both Jose Carrasco Arteaga Hospital and University of Arkansas. Dr. Schnurr is bilingual, and offers Spanish consultations. Her patients also have access to other on-site services, including O’Fallon Convenient Care which provides services typical of an urgent care without the high priced co-pay. Dr. Schnurr is on staff at Progress West Hospital.

Cindy Fortado-Clark, MD

BJC MediCal Group- St. peterS Multi-SpeCialty 6 Jungermann Circle, Building 1, Suite 108 • St. Peters, MO 636.916.7460 • www.bjcmedicalgroup.org Cindy Fortado-Clark, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers comprehensive health care services for adult and pediatric patients. At St. Peters Multi-Specialty, Dr. Fortado-Clark can help patients with everything from school or sports physicals to routine health screenings to sick visits, immunizations and well-woman exams. Dr. Fortado-Clark is dedicated to treating the whole person, including the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. She truly enjoys family medicine because she often sees multiple members of the same family—from babies to parents to grandparents. “When you know the whole family situation, you can help patients make better decisions about their health care,” says Dr. Fortado-Clark. Dr. Fortado-Clark earned her medical degree at University of Illinois in Peoria, Illinois. She completed an internship, as well as a residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. She is on staff at Barnes- Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

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Dr. Carol Bergmann, Au.D.

Hearing HealtH Care Center Ellisville • Richmond Heights • St. Charles • 636.391.9622 • www.hearinghealthcare.org Hearing Health Care Center utilizes the latest technology to provide the best in hearing care. Family-owned-andoperated for over 15 years by Dr. Carol Bergmann, an audiologist, and her daughter, Dr. Alison Benner, the Center provides comprehensive audiological testing for individuals ages 3 and older. Hearing aid screenings, evaluations, fittings and post-fitting counseling also are provided. Hearing Health Care Center has relationships with multiple hearing aid manufacturers, allowing for a wide array of devices that are available in various sizes and circuit options. Each patient receives the optimal hearing aid for his/her needs. The newest is the Lyric – a completely invisible, extended-wear device that can be worn while showering, sleeping and exercising. The Center is stocked with information and supplies for hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. Each patient receives personalized treatment from an on-staff audiologist. Dr. Carol Bergmann, Dr. Alison Benner, Dr. Melissa Kelly and Dr. Jayma Proctor have their doctorate in audiology. Dr. Benner is a board certified audiologist. Caring how you hear, and working with you until you are satisfied is their goal. “We are changing lives one at a time,” said Bergmann.

Thomas Wright, M.D., FACP, RVT

Dr. Wright 3449 Pheasant Meadow Dr. • Suite 100 • O’Fallon • www.LaserLipoAndVeins.com • 636-397-4012 Laser Lipo And Vein Center, a medical practice that comprehensively treats all manifestations of vein disease from varicose veins to spider veins, enables patients to say goodbye to unsightly, unhealthy veins. “Symptoms such as leg swelling, tenderness, restlessness and fatigue are often caused by vein disease,” Dr. Wright said. “Many people with these symptoms are unaware that they are part of circulation problems that can lead to serious medical issues.” Dr Wright also performs tumescent liposuction to sculpt away stubborn fat that wont respond to diet and exercise. Tumescent liposuction is the safest and gentlest liposuction and uses only local anesthesia. Dr Wright was trained by the inventor of tumescent liposuction, Dr Klein. The procedure is done in office without risk or cost of general anesthesia or a facility fee. Consultations for liposuction are free.

Shanon A. Forseter, MD, OB/GYN

North New Ballas oBstetrics & GyNecoloGy 522 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 201 • Creve Coeur • 314.994.1241 • www.shanonforseter.com Shanon Forseter, M.D., chose to be an OB/GYN because he wanted to be in a branch of medicine where he could form lifelong relationships with his patients. “I enjoy helping to navigate both the joys and challenges of the female body during all of life’s transitions,” Forseter said. His services include obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, fertility, natural childbirth and menopausal therapy, including bioidentical hormones. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed his residency at the University of Missouri. His private practice in Creve Coeur services five major hospitals and two surgery centers in St. Louis. “I focus my practice on the philosophy of my patients holding the key to their own bodies and knowing themselves the best,” Forseter said. “I may have the medical knowledge and skills, but the plans and desires of the patient are what I strive to attain.” Taking pride in getting to know each patient individually, Forseter does his best to make sure individuals and families have that special moment unfold as they envision it.

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Oct.17-19 (also on Oct. 3-5 and 10-12 minus 5K) Your whole family can dress in their favorite costume and take a 5K run/walk through the YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood facility. Then join us for our Great Pumpkin Jamboree, which includes pumpkin carving, live music, squaredancing, pie-eating contest, carnival games, sweet treats cooked over an open fire and our year round activities!

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October 31-November 2 We transform into a spooky destination for the whole family, including: Haunted Hayride, pumpkin carving, Haunted Village, Monster Mash Carnival, costume contest, trick-or-treating and year round activities.

Com mu n it y Event s West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO The 2nd Annual West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield. Admission is free to the general public. Educational seminars, food samplings and entertainment will be featured along with an opportunity to win a fabulous all-inclusive luxury vacation, courtesy of GO TRAVEL STL, Apple Vacations and West Newsmagazine. Included are three nights at the Now Sapphire – a AAA Four Diamond award winning resort – just a mere 15 minutes from Cancun International Airport; flight on Frontier Airlines; unlimited gourmet meals and snacks, unlimited top shelf spirits and beverages, as well as activities and entertainment including snorkeling, windsurfing and more.

ART The 20th annual MOSAICS Festival takes place the weekend of Sept. 19-21 along North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. The free arts festival runs from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. More than 100 juried artists exhibit and sell their artwork at the event, which also includes a performance stage, children’s village and more. For more information, call (314) 482-5476 or visit stcharlesmosaics.org.

BENEFITS The 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s begins with registration at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Options include a 1- and 3- mile walk. Registration is required. For more information, call Amanda Laumeyer at (314) 801-0440 or email stlwalksupport@alz.org. ••• The fifth annual Luncheon for Life to benefit Our Lady’s Inn is at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Wine Country Gardens, 2711 South Highway 94 in Defiance. The event honors community partner Gerald Hempstead. A raffle features prizes from local salons and spas, and silent and live auctions

offer a variety of prizes. Reservations are $40 per person, or $50 after Sept. 19. For more information or to register, visit ourladysinn. org or call Breanna Colombini at 351-4590. ••• The Labadie Environmental Organization hosts the Downtown Dance beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Downtown Labadie, outside in front of Giver’s Book Café, 105 Front Street. The event features live music by Spontaneous Nugent. Gourmet brats and hot dogs are provided. Drinks are BYOP or can be purchased at the café. The cost is $25 per person. Reserve your spot by Oct. 1. To register, visit leomo.org. ••• Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service hosts its third annual 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/ Walk, Halloween Howl for the Homeless, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville. Costumes are encouraged and prizes are offered in numerous categories. Registration is $30 for individuals or $90 per family. Register at howlforhomeless.racesonline.com.

FAMILIES AND KIDS Prairie Day in Dardenne Prairie is from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at City

Hall Park and Dardenne Athletic Fields. Activities include pony rides, caricature artists, face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses and inflatables as well as entertainment provided by Mad Science, Abra-Kid-Abra, Fresh Rain, Acoustik Element, Contagious and more. Fireworks will take place after dark. For more information, visit the dardenneprairie.org or contact the Parks Department at 755-5308. ••• The Missouri Coalition Against Common Core offers a free presentation at the St. Charles County Library-McClay Branch on Sept. 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Two rooms are reserved for the guest speaker, Anne Gassel. The presentation is offered for the purpose of information sharing. ••• The 10th annual Wildwood BBQ Bash is Sept. 27-28 at the Wildwood Town Center, 16860 Main Street in Wildwood. Presented by St. Louis Home Fires and sponsored in part by West Newsmagazine, the BBQ Bash features 100 locally and nationally known barbecue masters competing for top honors, including the Iron Chef Challenge. Musical entertainment includes the Funky Butt Brass Band and country music star Joe Nichols performing an acoustic set on Sunday, Sept. 28. The majority of festival parking will be held off-site at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood and Lafayette High. Shuttles will run from those lots to the Town Center. Activities culminate at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information, visit newsmagazinenetwork.com. ••• Oktoberfest in Frontier Park is Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday Sept. 28 and features a wide variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Highlights include a JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes on Saturday, Sept. 27; the 5K Rootbeer Run on Sunday, Sept. 28; an antique car show also on Sunday; a brat eating contest and dog derby on Saturday; kids activities throughout the weekend and an abundance of food, music and more. Festival hours are from 4-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. To learn more, visit saintcharlesoktoberfest.com. ••• O’Fallon hosts its 30th annual Fall Fest from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Civic Park. The festival features artists and

crafters with house and garden décor, flowers and fall decorations, holiday gifts, jewelry, accessories, festival food and beverages, and entertainment throughout the day. For details, visit ofallon.mo.us/fall-fest. ••• Two free Fall Festivals are hosted by Twin Oaks Senior Living on Saturday, Oct. 11. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Twin Oaks Estate, 707 Emge Road in O’Fallon, visitors can enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, a classic car show, old-time photo shoots, chili dogs, funnel cake and popcorn. From 1-4 p.m. at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe, 228 Savannah Terrace in Wentzville, guests can hear a performance from the band Jubilation, take hayrides, tour the petting zoo, and enjoy chili dogs, funnel cake, popcorn and apple cider. There is also an apple pie contest. Both events are free. For more information, call 542-5200.

LIVE PERFORMANCES Jazz musician Erin Bode performs at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at Foundry Art Centre. Tickets are $20 for Foundry members and $25 for non-members. For details or tickets, visit foundryartcentre.org or call 255-0270.

SPECIAL INTEREST The University of Missouri Extension hosts a Community Open Forum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the MU Extension Center, 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. The event is an opportunity for St. Charles County residents and businesses to network and share ideas in an effort to impact economic development for the region. Topics include programming, a strategic plan for St. Charles County Extension, community involvement and more. Light refreshments are served. RSVP by Oct. 3 by calling 970-3000. ••• 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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Renting is great for some folks. For others, it actually can be a trap. How so? If you are currently renting you could get caught up in a cycle where increasing rents continue to make it impossible for you to save for a down payment. “The affordability of homes for sale remains strong, which is encouraging for those buyers who can save for a down payment and capitalize on low mortgage interest rates,” says an economist for Zillow, the real estate tracking firm. “As rents keep rising, along with interest rates and home values, saving for a down payment and attaining homeownership becomes that much more difficult for millions of current renters.” If you are ready and willing to buy a home, find out if you are able. Have a professional help you determine if you are eligible to get a mortgage. You might be surprised. Meanwhile, here’s what’s new in new homes: Fall brings changes at Bridgewater Communities Bridgewater’s display at The Villas at Ohmes Farm has moved to a new temporary display. This beautiful villa is light, bright and airy and offers many new options that make it one of a kind. Featured is a new fireplace design with stacked stone and custom molding. A new island configuration offers a new shape, more seating and more storage. The laundry room has been moved and is accessible from a couple of directions making it more convenient. A folding counter and storage cabinetry, a large closet and abundant light from a transom window accent the already large space. In addition, a new display is under construction and will be open later this year with more new features. For now, stop by 1207 Emerald Gardens Drive (right around the corner from the old display) and see what’s new at Bridgewater. To learn more contact Bridgewater’s villa expert Mark Murphy at (636) 4899669. Nine opportunities remain at Thomas & Suit’s Wyndgate Forest If you’ve been dreaming of building a new home in Thomas & Suit’s wooded, master-planned Wyndgate Forest, you’ll need to act quickly. Only nine opportunities remain in this community known for its expansive, tree-

filled common ground and resort-style living complete with sparkling swimming pool, sports courts, walking trails and more. Buyers also love the location just minutes from the intersection of Hwy. 40 and Hwy. N. Here, Thomas & Suit is building expansive homes with stylish exteriors and feature-filled interiors, all for prices starting in the mid-$300’s. In addition, as they near sellout, Thomas & Suit is offering its magnificent ranch display home for sale, with a January move-in date. This 2,600-square-foot home offers the open floor plan today’s buyers want most, along with an array of features like a three-car garage, extensive hardwood floors, a hearth room, and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and beautiful maple cabinetry. Cost of this home, perfectly situated on a level homesite, is $539,000. For information and directions, visit tshomes.net, or call (636) 561-2173. McKelvey celebrates its 116th year It’s not every day you mark your 116th anniversary, and McKelvey Homes is celebrating in style for the entire month of September. McKelvey, the area’s oldest and mostestablished homebuilder, has been building exceptional new homes since 1898. On this special occasion, buyers can save thousands of dollars and personalize their home with McKelvey’s special Anniversary Packages of favorite optional features, available for only $1,898 in honor of McKelvey’s founding date. From now through Sept. 30, families who purchase a to-bebuilt McKelvey home can select from three packages of options worth $11,500 “All options are available from our Group #1 selections. This is an $11,500 value, but buyers pay only $1,898, a rare opportunity to get beautiful flooring for such an incredible price,” said President Jim Brennan. McKelvey’s Gold Anniversary Package includes a gourmet kitchen, complete with granite countertops, second-upgrade cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, including a built-in double oven and gas cooktop, an $11,500 value that also is being offered at $1,898 during the Anniversary Savings event. McKelvey’s Silver Anniversary Package includes a 7-foot, 10-inch framed rear See PRIME, page 36

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Fischer showcasing sale-priced, movein-ready homes It’s harvest time, and Fischer & Frichtel has a crop of Showcase Inventories, salepriced and available for immediate possession across the metro area. Opportunities are dwindling to own a Fischer home in Charlestowne, North St. Charles’ amenity-packed, multi-village development. In the Manor village, a charming two-story, three-bedroom Stratton is move-in-ready and just reduced to $259,900. A three-bedroom Winslow twostory is also available at $248,504. In the final phase of Fischer’s Lifestyle village, a two-bedroom Brentwood two-story is offered for a mere $139,526. Last call for ownership at gated Spring Mill on Muegge Road where a four-bedroom Arlington II ranch with three-car side-entry garage is close-out priced at $579,900, and the ranch-style Durham display is now listed at $604,842. In the heart of St. Charles, The Manors of Wynnbrooke has achieved a near-sellout in a matter of months. Salepriced at $390,000, the final offering is a newly completed Carver two-story on a prime wooded cul-de-sac homesite. On sale in Miralago Manors at Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Ohmes Road in Cottleville are a three-bedroom Brookmont ranch, $274,900, and a Stratton two-story, $324,900. Just south of I-70 in Wentzville, Phase II is now open in Cimarron Forest. On Wilmer Road in Wentzville Fischer’s first Showcase home in The Manors at Wilmer Valley is ready. This four-bedroom Arlington II ranch with three-car garage is specially priced at $369,900. Visit fandfhomes.com to learn more. Lombardo Homes makes shopping easy Everyone has heard stories of pain and confusion associated with building a new home. But Lombardo Homes has set out to prove otherwise. Having heard all the building horror stories, Lombardo Homes wanted to create a home-building experience that was seamless, easy and personal. With this in mind, Lombardo Homes developed a one-stop sales process that allows homeowners to work with a Lombardo Homes sales professional from their first visit to displays until well beyond the closing of their new home. The Lombardo sales team can handle

everything – including helping homeowners sign their purchase agreement; aiding in the selection of the options and colors in their new home; selling their current home using their partner company, Making Moves Happen; obtaining a mortgage with our preferred mortgage lender; and ultimately closing on their new Lombardo home. Lombardo homeowners will always have someone to contact with questions as well as receive regular updates from their sales team keeping them abreast of their construction status and next steps. The Lombardo Homes purchase process is unique as well. Through the builder’s trademarked Discovery Event, buyers are asked pertinent questions about their lifestyle and home that will help Lombardo recommend the floor plan that will suit you best, as well as the lifestyle options that will make the home a truly a one-of-a-kind custom fit for each and every homeowner. With five decorated displays and 20 communities in and around St. Charles County, there are plenty of opportunities for buyers to begin their home-building adventure including these new communities – Oakhurst in O’Fallon and Brookside in O’Fallon. For more information visit lombardohomesstlouis.com. Payne Family Homes opens The Hamptons in St. Charles County Payne Family Homes has started sales at The Hamptons, the homebuilder’s new community in St. Charles. Strategically located with quick access to both St. Louis and St. Charles counties, The Hamptons offers carefree new homes in 1.5-story and two-story models from the Lifestyle Series that range from 1,600 to 3,400 square feet. The Hamptons is located in the highly acclaimed Francis Howell School District, with children attending Harvest Ridge Elementary, Robert W. Barnwell Middle and Francis Howell North High. Payne currently has two homes for sale in The Hamptons. At 48 Sag Harbor Court, the 2,339-square-foot Meridian floor plan features three bedrooms, two full baths and a three-car garage. The open floor plan of this home is one of its main selling points, which include soaring 12-foot ceilings in the great room and kitchen, a deluxe kitchen with staggered cabinets, and crown molding, as well as double ovens, cooktop, large center island, coffee bar, and granite countertops. The Meridian includes elegant features such as wrought iron spindles at the open staircase to the lower level and oil-rubbed bronze features throughout the home. This home boasts a beautiful blend of brick and stone on the front elevation, exposed aggregate accent bands on the driveway and more- all on a walkout homesite. See more at paynefamilyhomes.com.

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Massa’s offers a trio of locations for good food and fun – of course! By SUZANNE CORBETT they party a little bit harder out there than we do (at Ballwin).” Reputation. It’s central to a restaurant’s success, espeWinghaven, with its lakeside patio, and New Town both cially those restaurants that operate multiple locations. serve lunch and host happy hours from 3-6 p.m. To accommoMassa’s, Of Course! is such an operation. Its stellar rep- date the extended service, both St. Charles area locations offer utation has allowed the brand to flourish from Ballwin to menus sporting more small plates. Added to the St. Charles its two St. Charles locations at Winghaven and New Town. menus are such pub grub favorites as wings, chicken strips, “Good people, good food and atmosphere is what keeps brin- fried pickles and onion rings. All are offered beside Massa’s ing people back, – no matter where they are,” said Jack Massa, signature appetizers such as Blue Mussels swimming in a who established Massa’s, Of Course! with his brother Bill. garlic, white wine and clam sauce and the Seafood Stuffed “Each Massa’s location is a little different – of course,” Jack Portabella, brimming with a medley of clams, shrimp, scallops said. “Each place has its own personality. While the menus and cheeses. may be a little different, the food is the same. At Winghaven Garlic Cheeseburgers are the standout at all three Masand New Town they have more sandwiches and appetizers. sa’s’ locations with the Patty Melt and the Tony Burger And they have entertainment with DJs and small bands. Maybe (rolled in bacon and topped with cheese and a fried egg) only found at Winghaven and New Town. A total of seven burgers are offered along with a dozen sandwiches. Massa’s, Of Course! Included in the count are the Massa’s Italian (a multi-meat Winghaven and cheese combo dressed and sauced with house-made 3072 Winghaven Blvd. • O’Fallon • (636) 561-5202 sauce) and the St. Louis Club or Chicken Club layered 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday with bacon and cheese on cranberry raisin bread. 11 a.m.-11 pm., Friday-Saturday Pastas remain a Massa’s specialty, especially at Ballwin where choices include Linguine Tamara and Chicken New Town Pesto Pasta. However, while many of the pastas on the 3761 New Town Blvd. • St. Charles • (636) 925-2961 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday menu are the same, if you’re hungry for Butternut Squash 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday Ravioli you’ll only find it at New Town and Winghaven. “Our customers love our pastas,” said Jack. Massa’s’ Ballwin pastas are imported from Italy and all Parmesan is grated 15310 Manchester • Ballwin • (636) 391-3700 by hand on site. “Our Cajun Pasta and our homemade 5-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; Cannelloni have been customer favorites for years that 5-11.p.m., Friday-Saturday you can order at any of our places.” www.stlmassas.com Beyond the pasta, pizza, sandwiches and starters,

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