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CHRISTMAS ISSUE

This special publication brought to you by Susan Brewer Service First Real Estate

FREE YOURSELF FROM THE FLU

Preventive stops to protect your home and business

Family Features

With flu season approaching, parents may be bracing for an outbreak at their children’s schools, but adults are also highly suscep tible at work and in other public places. Now is the time for families and businesses to take steps to prevent and protect against the flu.

With workers missing as much as a week after falling ill with the flu, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attributes as much as $7 billion in losses for U.S. businesses each year as a result of workers’ sick days and lost productivity. Combine that with lost wages, missed school and sporting events, and the overall hit to your personal health, and the toll is higher yet.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates between 3,000 and 49,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations each year depending upon the severity of the flu season. People at high risk for developing flu-related complications include children under 5, adults 65 or older, pregnant women, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care centers, and people who have medical conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, heart disease and blood disorders.

“Influenza is a serious viral infection, and the toll on public health each year related to influenza is significant,” said Dr. John Hanlin, vice president of public health and food safety at Ecolab. “Fortunately, there are a number of important measures that you, your family and your business colleagues can take to reduce the risk of influenza.”

Getting a flu vaccine and taking anti-viral medica tions as prescribed if you do contract the flu are two ways the CDC advocates stopping the spread of flu germs. Another vital factor in protecting yourself from the flu is preventing its spread.

The flu is a respiratory infection accompanied by fever and often respiratory complications that is transmitted from person to person, either through personal contact, or through contact with a contami nated surface. Individuals who have contracted the virus are contagious at least one day prior to displaying symptoms, and up to seven days after they first appear.

In addition, the flu virus can survive up to 48 hours on stainless steel and plastic surfaces, and up to 12 hours on cloth, paper and tissues. Properly clean ing and disinfecting can minimize the chances of individuals contracting the virus from a contaminated surface.

Prevent contamination

To properly clean, disinfect and protect your environ ment, know that you should:

• Clean any visible soil from surfaces before dis infect ing. When cleaning and disinfecting, work from top to bottom and from cleaner to more heavily soiled surfaces.

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Helpful Holiday Hints

Find Something on Everyone’s Wish List

Family Features

No matter who you’re buying for this holiday season, your shopping list is sure to be long and complex. Simplify it with these holiday hints, which feature something for everyone on the list. From gifts that keep on giving, month after month, or the latest in handheld functionality to a stylish classic and tasty treats both sweet and rich in flavor, this guide has you covered – right down to ship ping your gifts to their intended recipients.

For the Reader in Your Life

Books can make great gifts ... but how do you pick the right title for the booklover on your list? With a Book of the Month gift subscription, you can delight the readers in your life by letting them choose. Each month, members get to select from five new hardcovers specially chosen by a panel of well-known judges. Whether you give a 3-, 6-, or 12-month membership, your gift will last well beyond the holidays. Visit bookofthemonth.com/gift.

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Family Features

The highlight of the holiday season is often the gathering of friends and family for a seasonal meal. Whether hosting and planning a full menu or attending a holiday get-together, keep in mind the perfect wine and spirit pairings for either a traditional feast or a more modern soiree featuring a variety of hors d’oeuvres.

Wines, such as La Crema Chardonnay and Liberated’s Cabernet, and spirits or liqueurs, can serve as more than just a terrific accompaniment to your holiday spread; they also make great gifts for those wine connoisseurs and liquor aficionados on your shopping list.

The Perfect Accompaniment to Any Celebration

An elegant choice for your favorite hostess or connois seur, this limited production La Crema Chardonnay is a true expression of the Russian River Valley in Northern California. Complex and nuanced, with flavors of ripe pear, nutmeg and hints of nougat, this lush wine is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday celebration and pairs well with roast chicken, creamy cheeses or seafood. Learn more about La Crema and their hands-on, artisan winemaking techniques at lacrema. com.

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Fresh ingredients | House made dough Voted best pizza in St. Charles

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Home Décor | Fashion, Jewelry, Accessories Voted best home décor and gift shop in St. Charles

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House made waffle cones Fresh baked cookies | Delicious ice cream

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220 Northlind Drive Exquisite design, Elegant details in this gorgeous custom built estate, 5 Bedroom, 3 car oversized garage & detached 52 x 40 Garage. $1,289,000

4380 Austin Pass Drive Gorgeous, well maintained & ready for you to call home. 5 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom. Expanded floor plan - soaring ceilings, exquisite millwork. 3 car oversized garage. $664,500

252 Dardenne Farms Drive Builder/Realtor owened and lived in. Brick & Stone Exterior, 1 Acre Lot, Finished Lower Level, 5 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom, 3 car oversized garage. $659,900

890 Knaust Road This 1892 property offers a “Farm House” feel but PERFECT property to become commercial, tax records has 1.36 but seller believes it is +/- 2, 4 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Real Barn. $429,900

807 Kingsgate Drive Absolutely beautiful, light bright clean “Magazine Style” look to this amazing home. Brick & Stone elevation, 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom, 2 car oversized garage. $389,900

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