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Taking care of kids in need The Kiwanis Club of St. Charles recently toured the Ronald McDonald House on the campus of Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. Along with a guided tour of the facility, members of the St. Charles Kiwanis Club brought donations to the house as part of a service project. The donations will benefit families utilizing the house. Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis provides a homeaway-from-home for families of seriously ill children and also supports organizations that serve the needs of area children.

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COTTLEVILLE Forty-two immigrants take citizenship oath St. Charles Community College students hosted a naturalization ceremony on Oct. 25, where 42 immigrants became U.S. citizens. “This was service learning at its best,” said Ron Chesbrough, Ph.D., SCC president. “Students tasked with organizing this event practiced management and leadership skills. They learned the intimate details of this rite of passage to citizenship, and they exposed those in attendance to an event that they might otherwise never have attended and people they might not otherwise have met.” In a naturalization ceremony, immigrants take the Oath of Allegiance to complete the process of becoming U.S. citizens. Due to the success of the celebration, SCC plans to host an annual naturalization ceremony on the last day of the week-long Democracy Days event held around Constitution Day each September.

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O’Fallon chicken ordinance shot down An ordinance that would have allowed residents to keep chicken hens in their backyards failed in a 7-2 vote before the O’Fallon City Council. The proposed ordinance had passed through several work session discussions and a first-round reading by the council

unscathed, but was ultimately rejected by the council at a meeting on Nov. 13. As written, the legislation would have allowed citizens in single-family residences to keep up to four chickens. Owners would be prohibited from slaughtering the poultry in public view, and would have been required to keep their chickens in a well-constructed enclosure. Councilmember Jim Pepper (Ward 2) voted against the ordinance, and said that he opposed the legislation for several reasons. First, Pepper said he was concerned that the chickens could attract vermin and other pests to subdivisions. Pepper said his second concern was that, as many subdivisions belong to homeowners’ associations with their own set of rules, the chicken ordinance could have created unnecessary complications for the residents and HOA officials. “I think it would cause more confusion than it would benefits,” Pepper said. The chicken ordinance had support among some O’Fallon residents, with one resident regularly appearing before the council at each meeting to voice support for the legislation. A Facebook group called O’Fallon Residents for Urban Poultry garnered almost 600 likes, and a non-scientific city survey of 869 residents showed 52.7 percent supporting allowing chickens at residential homes.

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ST. CHARLES COUNTY Crider Health Center hosts Season of Giving Crider Health Center is accepting donations throughout the month of November for its Season’s of Giving program, which includes a coat drive for those in need of warmth during the winter months. Donations are accepted at Crider Health Center locations and other drop-off points throughout the area. For more information or to make a donation, contact Shaunna Shaw at 332-8352.

WELDON SPRING Scouts help beautify city park A local Boy Scout troop helped city staff plant more than 1,000 flower bulbs at Weldon Spring City Park on Nov. 1. For the third year, Boy Scout Troop #353 – along with parents and siblings– helped plant the bulbs throughout the 13-acre park. Next spring, visitors can walk the trail within the park and enjoy the daffodils, iris, crocus, hyacinth and many other species of flowers planted by the group. The smoke shed, located in the wedge adjacent to the park, also will receive a little beautification. City staff said an informational plaque soon will be installed on the small building that was part of the Triesch Family Homestead. The city took possession of the building in 2009.

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O’Fallon rebrands drive for new police station, courthouse as Proposition 1 By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com On Nov. 13 the O’Fallon City Council gave first reading approval to legislation that would place a proposition on the April 7 ballot for a new police department and justice center. The council will review the ordinance a second and final time at the next meeting. The legislation calls for an election to be held on Proposition 1, which would allow O’Fallon to issue a $28,680,000 general obligation bond for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping a centrally located police station. The station would contain courtroom facilities and holding cells as well. Just before the Nov. 13 meeting, the council held a workshop discussion refining the ballot language, and discussing possible funding for the Proposition 1 project. During the discussion, O’Fallon Finance Director Vicki Boschert pointed out that a statute states the city only can issue 10 percent of the city’s assessed value in general obligation bonds. “With that statute, we could issue another $133,000,000,” Boschert said. “So we are well under what our legal debt margin is for those types of bonds.” In the work session conversation, the

council looked the merits and demerits of using either sales or property tax to fund the project. Mayor Bill Hennessy said the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is “totally against raising sales tax.” “I would rather keep with property tax instead of raising sales tax higher and having people go outside of the city of O’Fallon to buy their goods,” Hennessy said. Councilmember John Haman said that the city could be negatively impacted if the sales tax doesn’t produce the money to pay back the bond. “If another downturn does happen that’s more severe than this one, city services will suffer,” Haman said. “The money has to go to cover the bonds, it’s got to be pulled from somewhere.” City Administrator Bonnie Therrien said a higher sales tax also could impact businesses coming into the city. “For retail and economic development… one of the factors that the larger retailers will look at is sales tax, and if you’re going to be higher than the neighbor next door, I’m going next door,” Therrien said. The current wording on a revised version of the ordinance lists the desired method of funding as a property tax increase. Voters may be getting a sense of déjà vu

regarding this discussion. In April of 2014, the city had placed the same item on the ballot, but Proposition J failed to pass, with 49.74 percent voting ‘yes,’ and 50.26 voting ‘no.’ Jim Frain, chairman of the recently established Citizens for the O’Fallon Police Station and Courthouse Committee, said that in the last election, the city could not run a campaign to raise support for the proposition. “There’s only so much the city can say,” Frain said. “They can’t say ‘you need to go out and vote for this.’” According to Frain, this time around the citizens committee will be adamantly pursuing the rebranded Proposition 1. At the start of the New Year, the citizens committee will initiate a door-to-door campaign, talking to resident voters about the need for the new police station, Frain said, and the committee will investigate other avenues of marketing as well. Frain said that the drive for the new police center is called Proposition 1 because “the number one priority needs to be safety.” “I think it’s the best thing for the residents and to keep everybody safe,” Hennessy said. Councilmember Rick Battelle (Ward 3) said obtaining a new police station and court facilities is a necessity for the city.

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Goodbye city of Cottleville, hello St. Charles County Sheriff’s office By AMY ARMOUR “I love working with the dedicated staff at aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com city hall and the police department,” Lewis After nearly 18 years said. “I’ve had the pleasure of working for four as a city employee, Scott mayors and a dozen or so aldermen. I enjoy the Lewis will say goodbye residents, business owners, schools, churches to the city of Cottleville and other organizations who have contributed this December. so much to our great little community.” The city adminMayor Jim Hennessey said Lewis has istrator and chief provided tremendous leadership during his of police will start tenure as city administrator and police chief. his new job as the Scott Lewis “He will be sorely missed,” said Hennessey. St. Charles County “In spite of our growth throughout the entire Sheriff on Jan. 1. city, including all of our new housing devel“There is a new sheriff coming to town and I want to thank everyone who donated, hosted a meet and greet, walked with me in a parade, put a sign in their yard or sticker on their car and most importantly voted for me,” said Lewis. “I have a much greater appreciation now for those who are willing to put their name on the ballot and go through the election process. “I’m looking forward to joining the men and women at the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department.” Lewis started his career with the city of Cottleville on April 1, 1997, as the city’s chief of police. The department, consisting of Lewis and three patrol officers, was located then in a small office in the St. Charles Community College Campus Police building. “Today, we have 16 commissioned and civilian staff members and several police corps volunteers,” Lewis said. “We have SRO (School Resource Officers) and DARE officers at the schools, officers assigned to the St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force, St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team, DWI Task Force and Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad. Our department participates in numerous community policing activities including a Citizen Police Academy, Safety Town and the annual National Night Out to name a few.” While serving as police chief, Lewis also pulled double duty for 14 years as Cottleville’s city administrator. In that position, Lewis said he is very proud of the redevelopment of downtown. “St. Joseph’s Parish and Cottleville Fire District have anchored the south end of our downtown for over 100 years, and I’m proud the city is now anchoring the north end of downtown with the construction of our city hall and police department,” Lewis said. Lewis also said he is proud of Legacy Park, which has grown to over 125 acres on both sides of Dardenne Creek. “I’m also proud of the many neighborhoods that have been built since I have been here, each with their own personality,” Lewis said. “Cottleville offers a diverse housing stock – lofts, apartments, condos, villas and single family homes from less than $100,000 to a $1 million plus.” He said he’s going to miss coming to work in Cottleville every day.

opments, we have kept the quaint, charming, Cottleville 18 years ago, the city limit eclectic feel that our residents love. None of signs said: “Population: Growing.” this would have been possible for the city if “This city has experienced tremendous it had not been guided by Scott’s steady hand growth and everyone has worked together and his vision of what the city should be, and and we have been able to retain that small now has become. I think I speak for all of the hometown charm,” said Lewis. “Change residents of Cottleville when I say…thanks for can be good. Cottleville has a bright future everything Scott, and good luck.” – new businesses, new neighborhoods, more The Cottleville Board of Aldermen voted on road projects, new parks and much more – Oct. 15 to approve the hiring of Rich Francis, and I felt it was time for new leadership and the current public works director, to take new ideas. My home is in Cottleville and I Lewis’ place as city administrator on Jan. 1. hope to stay active as a volunteer with the Lewis said when he came to work in historical society and parks department.”

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Dominic D’Urso, an English teacher at Duchesne High in St. Charles, was one of three Catholic school teachers honored with a 2014 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award on Nov. 16. The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program recognizes more than 100 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence in their field. A student from St. Dominic High gets her hair cut for children with cancer.

Students donate hair for children with cancer Service to others is more than just words at St. Dominic High. More than 100 female students from the O’Fallon high school made personal donations to children they will never meet. About 124 students donated over 90 feet of hair to children suffering from hair loss due to cancer or other illnesses. Eleven beauticians from the area volunteered their time to cut the students’ hair. “We have a lot of friends who have been affected by cancer, including our own Sally Garrett who works for the school, so it was an emotional time for a lot of girls,” said Senior Kelli Viviani, who helped organize the event with fellow senior Emily Brown. As part of an ongoing month of Pro-Life activity, the Student Council, pro-life Club and CRU, (Christ Renew Us) organized the hair donation through an organization called Children with Hair Loss. Viviani and Brown spearheaded the event with months of planning and organizing. “We just wanted to make a difference,” said Brown.

Now open: technology grant cycle The Innovative Technology Education Fund’s (ITEF) 2015 grant cycle has opened, and schools and teachers in St. Charles County can now submit applications to receive grants to advance innovation and technology in their classrooms. Since 2006, ITEF has provided in excess of $1.5 million in grants to area schools, allowing them to transform libraries into “makerspaces,” introduce robotics and animation to elementary art students, and put computers with advanced software in the hands of middle school students. Last year, ITEF awarded a total of $358,543 through six grants averaging approximately $51,000 each. ITEF’s unique model allows them to use existing technology to provide access to innovative education tools for students. The nonprofit organization derives revenue by leasing a broadband signal it owns, and turns those funds into grants that benefit area schools. The organization also is able to use the signal to help some schools obtain portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices for students to use at home if they do not have Internet access. Applications for the 2015 grants will be accepted through Jan. 31, 2015. Project proposals may support single-grade classrooms,

multiple grade levels, entire schools or collaborations with a nonprofit partner serving students and/or classroom educators. Grants must be used in charter schools and accredited K-12 public, private or parochial schools.

District wins budget award for ninth year For the ninth consecutive year, the Francis Howell School District has won the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International. The award is conferred only to school systems that have met or exceeded the Meritorious Budget Award criteria. The award was for the 2014-15 budget, prepared by Chief Financial Officer Kevin Supple with assistance from Director of Finance Cindy Reilmann and the finance department staff. The 2014-15 budget includes over 400 pages and contains not only the official budget, but also background and summary materials. The budget material is presented via narratives, charts and graphs to aid in understanding. All material is prepared and released with the preliminary budget to ensure that both the Board of Education and the public have complete information as they discuss and make decisions on programming and staffing for the coming year. The final document is adjusted and revised to reflect any changes made in the preliminary budget, and hundreds of hours go into its preparation.

Vision van visits Francis Howell schools The Ronald McDonald Care Vision Van recently visited Francis Howell elementary and middle schools, providing free vision care to over 80 students. The Vision Van is an optical manufacturing shop on wheels, offering everything onboard from eye exams and screening to

Students receive eye exams on the Ronald McDonald Care Vision Van.

crafting customized eyewear onsite. “The eye care van has been a tremendous asset to our district. It has helped many students achieve academic success through vision services they may not necessarily have had access to,” said Janet Stiglich, a nurse coordinator for the district. “To see the students’ faces once the glasses are on and they can ‘see’ has been heartwarming.” School nurses screened all students and then referred any students with vision problems to the Vision Van for an eye exam by a licensed optometrist. After the eye exam, students who needed glasses were able to choose from a variety of new frames, and glasses were provided on the spot, or in some cases, within a couple of hours. “As we enter the Thanksgiving season, I want to be sure to thank all the people from Ronald McDonald Vision Van and Eye Care Charity of Mid-America. Their generous donations of time and glasses have truly impacted our students,” said Stiglich. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis and the Eye Care Charity of Mid-America established the Vision Van program in 2013. The program serves the greater St. Louis area and has helped over 2,000 children receive free eye care.

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SMART tables reinforce learning for the youngest students The school currently has a SMART Table 442i in both the junior kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms. Unlike a SMART board, which began showing up in area classrooms in the 1990s, the SMART table uses a camera rather than a projector, and a flat screen tabletop allows students to easily move around its perimeter. “At this grade level the activities reinforce many skills: patterns, science, math, phonics, etc.,” said Principal Debbie Pecher. Students also can work on mastering colors, number order and alphabet letters. In addition, the children can play games to match lower- and upper-case letters, and improve eye-hand coordination. “The SMART table is a wonderful, educational tool for our classroom,” said kindergarten teacher Trudy Manuel. “It is a very large interactive table that can be used Sts. Joachim and Ann students use a SMART table to reinforce kindergarten skills. by multiple children at the same time.” Manuel said the newer version has 1,500 activities that supplement the skills and By AMY ARMOUR collaborative learning center. aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com “The SMART table allows the students concepts taught in kindergarten. “They (the children) also are self-assessTechnology starts early at Sts. Joachim to have a hands-on experience with the and Ann Catholic School in St. Charles. curriculum,” said Jennifer Albrecht, junior ing. The children know if they are doing Students in the junior kindergarten kindergarten teacher. “We use it to reinforce it right or have the correct answers,” said and kindergarten classes are utilizing previously taught curriculum and to help Manuel. “It is great to watch the children working together to complete each activity.” SMART tables to learn letters, numbers with the introduction of new concepts. Kindergarten student Emma said “The and colors. The touch-sensitive tables are “The students are having so much fun, used for interactive activities through the they often do not know they are learning.” Number Card Game” is her favorite table

activity. “At the end if I get them right, the music says ‘dum dum da dum’ and I get a trophy on the table,” said Emma. Kindergarten student Liam said he likes the Caterpillar Numbers activity. “The circle keeps spinning when you get it right and if you get it wrong it doesn’t go around,” Liam said. Manuel said she loves how excited her students get about using the table. “They use the SMART table every chance they get,” she said. Sts. Joachim and Ann school currently offers technology with SMART boards and computers in each classroom. SMART tables and handheld tablets also are available in some of the classrooms. “Our hope is to increase not only the technical tools, like purchasing more handheld tablets for our middle school grades – in addition to the ones we have in our eighth grade – but also increase the technology classes that are being offered in areas of word processing skills and coding classes or camps,” Pecher said. “Technology helps students to become ‘empowered for life.’ Technology is the way of learning and will be the tools of business for our future generations. “We have to have them ready.”

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By JONATHAN DUNCAN After a good look at Sutton Smith’s overall body of work, it is hard not to come away amazed and in awe. The senior running back had rushed for an eye-popping 1,943 yards on 228 carries for a 8.5 yards per game average heading into Francis Howell’s Class 6 semifinal matchup on Nov. 14 at Kansas City Rockhurst. That total was the area’s fifth best as Smith helped lead Howell to an 11-0 record and give the Vikings a second chance at the Class 6 championship game in three seasons. At 6-foot-1, and 210 pounds, Smith can pound the rock between the tackles for the hard yards, and when needed can bounce a run play outside and turn a small run into a huge one in a hurry. “I would describe my running style as just doing my job,” Smith said. “That’s all I can really say because if I do my job, then everybody can do theirs and it’s just whatever it takes to get the job done.” Although he is the Vikings’ main offensive weapon on most every play, Smith is always quick to point out that his success via ground or air is primarily due to Howell’s massive offensive line and receivers, which pave truck-like holes for him. “It’s a honestly a team effort,” Smith said. “I wouldn’t be able to do anything I’ve done without those guys.” While Smith, who has verbally committed to Northern Illinois, has become wellknown for his running ability the past few years, it is his leadership and work ethic on and off the field that has helped him improve his game and keep the Vikings among the elite programs in Missouri.

“I think the biggest blessing with Sutton is that he understands that it’s a team effort and whether it’s him scoring a touchdown or a receiver, or Desmond (Niboh) running or however we score a touchdown, our entire group celebrates it as a team,” Howell coach Bryan Koch said. “Sutton is a guy that has a great work ethic and does everything he can to be better and make his teammates better.” As a junior, Smith ran for 1,153 yards with 15 touchdowns, and had 190 yards receiving with two scoring catches. Running track, along with his off-season training with Elite Football Academy and former St. Louis Rams running back Arlen Harris, really helped him become not just a north-south runner, but an explosive allaround offensive playmaker this season, Smith said. “I’ve never been caught from behind this year and I plan not to be. That’s my biggest fear,” Smith said. “That offseason was big when I worked with Arlen Harris, Elite Football Academy, and a little bit with the Rams. They taught me some techniques, and when I ran track last year everything just kind of stepped up from then.” Smith’s goals heading into the fall were simply to break the school rushing record and help carry Howell to the Class 6 title game. He was in great position to do both as he headed into the state semifinal game with Rockhurst – needing just 8 yards to eclipse the school rushing record og 1,951 yards and help the Vikings win a trip to the Edward Jones Dome on Nov. 29. Ultimately, bringing a state championship back to Howell is the only thing that will satisfy Smith and his teammates.

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Finding ways to cope with holiday grief Experiencing the death of a loved one can be a very difficult and stressful experience. Instead of celebration and happiness, feelings of sadness or anger may become stronger this time of year. Some choose to ignore the holidays, while others choose to embrace past traditions. Whatever the right path for you, remember to incorporate coping strategies during the holiday season; a concentrated effort will help you cope more effectively. Love does not end with death. The relationship you had with the person who died still exists. Talk about your grief. Seek support from people who understand you. There are many resources available during the holidays, from church support groups, grief support groups, or remembrance programs. To get others to understand your need to remember your loved one, mention the name of the person who has died. It is OK to incorporate your memories into holiday celebrations; if they are happy memories, be happy, but if they are sad memories, it is OK to be sad. Take care of yourself. Get proper sleep, exercise, maintain healthy eating, and experience your emotions. Your outward expression of grief and remembrance is critical in the healing process. This holiday season, Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory & Memorial Gardens is offering help and guidance at its annual Holiday Remembrance Programs. This complimentary program will Baue Funeral Homes, include education and information Crematory & Memorial Gardens on coping during the holidays, as Thurs., Dec. 4, 7 p.m. – Baue O’Fallon well as a beautiful memorial candle 311 Wood Street • O’Fallon lighting service. Surround yourself Sat., Dec. 6, 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. – with others who are coping with Baue Funeral & Memorial Center loss, and use the opportunity to 3950 West Clay • Cave Springs location remember your loved one, hear Mon., Dec. 8, 7 p.m. – Baue St. Charles their name read and find the 620 Jefferson Street • St. Charles • (636) 946-4042 resources available to help you www.baue.com through your journey of grief.

A single serving of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing topped off with a slice of pumpkin pie could add up to more than 700 calories, and who eats just one serving on Thanksgiving? The St. Peters Rec-Plex offers a great way to get the holidays off to a healthful start and stay healthy in the coming year, and it all begins with Burn Off the Bird Weekend! Those wanting to Burn Off the Bird and “unstuff” can do it at the Rec-Plex on Nov. 28 and 29 with several extra-large, hour-long group fitness classes and hour-long RPX Cycling classes free to Rec-Plex members, plus other activities such as swimming, ice skating, basketball, volleyball, and more. Those who take advantage of the Rec-Plex’s Resolution Jump-Start special on Nov. 28 can participate in Burn Off the Bird activities and use the Rec-Plex the rest of 2014 at no cost. This special allows the public to buy a membership anytime between the day after Thanksgiving and the end of the year at no charge until the New Year. The annual one-year membership clock won’t start until Jan. 1, so visits this year are free. Signing up on the Friday after Thanksgiving offers the best value and allows members to immediately begin to enjoy the Rec-Plex’s state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment, rubberized indoor track, open-play basketball and volleyball, ice skating, free group aerobics and more. The Rec-Plex also offers affordable daily admission for non-members. The whole family is welcome. The Rec-Plex will have an extra-long ice skating St. Peters Rec-Plex session from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on 5200 Mexico Road • St. Peters Friday, Nov. 28. (636) 939-2386 More information and the full Recwww.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex Plex schedule can be found online at stpetersmo.net/rec-plex.

Design a festive holiday mantel Often, the fireplace mantel is the centerpiece of the home. To create a beautiful holiday mantel, Sarah Corrigan, co-owner of The White Hare home décor, gifts and florals shop, offered these tips. “Start with a mirror over the mantel if you can,” Sarah said. “It’s the best option, because you get reflective properties instead of trying to match up your holiday color scheme to artwork.” Attach a wreath to the mirror with a suction cup, or top it with a swag. Next, place something tall at one end of the mantel, such as a cone tree with decorative elements or a tree made from pine or twigs. On the other end, place tall candleholders, or use the same items at both ends. “You always want balance,” Sarah said, “and chunkier, taller things are better.” Next, place garland across the mantle; if you have a wood mantel, screw cup hooks along the top to secure it. String the garland with lights, such as the battery-operated type sold at The White Hare. Then, add additional pine pieces that are longer, poking them in for the illusion of a fuller garland that cascades over the mantel. Add more stems – about four different kinds – and some ribbon, intertwining items so they look like The White Hare they are growing together. 6121 Mid Rivers Mall Drive • St. Peters “It’s all about layering. The more layers you get, the better it’s going to look,” Sarah said. (636) 441-1111 Then add ornaments, working large to small, and perhaps a focal point, such as some pretty deer placed in front of the mirror. www.TheWhiteHare.com “And don’t forget your hearth,” Sarah said. “Maybe stack some trunks on one side, flip the top trunk open, and fill it with some of the same elements you used up top.” For more design inspiration, stop by The White Hare!

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Every woman wants to look her best during the holidays, but who has time for extensive beauty regimens this time of year? Fortunately, just a couple of hours in the hands of experts at a professional spa can transform an everyday look to a gorgeous look – and actually save time in the long run. One way to add instant glamour is with eyelash extensions. An initial set can be applied in about two hours. “A lot of women really like lash extensions because they don’t have to worry about their mascara running, smudging, wearing off or irritating their eyes,” said Angela Carman, owner of ReVive Lash & Skin Spa. “There’s no irritation and no need to wear mascara. You wake up in the morning with lashes.” Available in several lengths, widths and curls, extensions can achieve any desired look, from natural to dramatic. “Most women want longer, thicker lashes or a little more curl to their lashes. We can customize a look based on what someone would like to highlight,” Angela said. “Extensions really open up the eyes and make them look younger.” The holidays also are the perfect time for a pampering spa treatment, such as a facial or peel. “This time of year, people are looking to correct their sun-damaged, dry skin while addressing their fine lines,” Angela said. “We target those concerns with our facials and at the same time provide a very relaxing treatment so clients can kind of ‘get away’ while addressing a concern.” Full-body waxing and professional makeup application are other services to consider during the holidays. “We introduced Jane Iredale makeup last month, and our clients ReVive Lash & Skin Spa are already in love with it,” Angela 1106 Wolfrum Road • Weldon Spring said. Hwy. 94 and Wolfrum Road ReVive also sells instant gift (636) 578-3264 certificates online that you can www.revivespastl.com print any time, anywhere.

Harris Jewelers is owned and operated by Bill Harris, a jeweler for more than 17 years who says Christmas is the one holiday when the guys tend to splurge for the ladies, and vice-versa — and jewelry is always the answer. Often, men have an idea what they’re looking for, but “diamond earrings, bracelets and necklaces are always a sure bet,” Harris said. “Every woman loves diamonds.” The three-stone rings and Journey pendants are hot year after year. The popular shapes in diamonds are princess-cut and round. Anything square or round is a very popular choice, and in white gold or platinum, Harris said. Yellow gold is trying to come back but so far has been relegated to costume jewelry. “I don’t carry low-end products or commercial type goods. I carry very brilliant, white diamonds,” Harris said. “Diamonds in white gold look so much better. This presentation makes everything look bigger, brighter and whiter. It’s amazing the reflections you get off the white gold, while yellow gold is duller and doesn’t reflect as well.” White gold is a trend that has returned from its popularity in the 1960s, when gold and platinum were tops on people’s lists. Platinum, however, has increased dramatically in price since then and is now costing roughly double what it was in its heyday, Harris said. Shopping for the man in your life is simple: Go for a watch. “Not too many men wear Harris Jewelers anything other than a watch or 6215 Mid Rivers Mall Drive • St. Peters wedding band. A good, safe bet is Between Target and Dierbergs a nice watch. I have yet to meet a (636) 477-9800 guy who doesn’t have two to three www.harrisjewelers.com watches,” he said.

A gift for the generations to come It’s great to leave an inheritance for your family, but why not enjoy what you’ve earned with them now and take the family with you on an outstanding vacation? A family vacation enables those giving the gift to enjoy the excitement with their loved ones and see the sparkle in their eyes as they see exciting new destinations for the first time in their lives. “We decided a couple years back to spend Thanksgiving at sea with our children and grandchildren,” said Linda Bosch, owner of Just Cruises and More. “Since it was the grandchildren’s first time to experience a real vacation, we decided to drive to New Orleans and board the beautiful Navigator of the Seas. As we arrived and they finally took in the enormous size of the beautiful ship, the joy in their eyes was worth all the money in the world.” Boarding a beautiful cruise ship is like stepping into Wonderland and embarking on a new adventure. The story continues to unfold as guests experience fine dining, outstanding Broadway show productions, new ports of call and enjoy the beach and ocean, perhaps for the first time in their lives. There is even 24-hour room service. “We accomplished our mission and enjoyed watching our children and grandchildren spend their inheritance,” Linda said. “Since that time, we have cruised again and also enjoyed an allJust Cruises and More inclusive resort in Mexico. We cannot take all we have earned 521 Salt Lick Road • St. Peters with us, but at least now we can enjoy what we have earned with (636) 970-2581 those we love.” www.JustCruisesAndMore.com Just a phone call away, the travel experts at Just Cruises and More can help create the perfect vacation for families to share. Gift certificates are available, too.

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Mercy Kids opens new facility in Cottleville with community input By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com After a year of construction, Mercy Kids Mid Rivers has opened in Cottleville. Dr. Howard Schlansky, medical director of pediatrics for Mercy Clinic, said part of the pre-construction process for the Mid Rivers facility included working with the president of Mercy Kids and holding conversations with the St. Charles community to figure out what exactly was needed at the new facility. “We came up with a list of things that citizens of St. Charles County wanted, we agreed with everything on the list, and we are bringing out as much as we can,” Schlansky said. Schlansky said one of the things residents asked for was easy access to specialized services on the St. Charles side of the river. The facility’s primary pediatric care will be provided at Mercy’s Pediatrics Clinic, which will move its office into the Mid Rivers facility. In addition to physician practices, the Mid Rivers facility will be able to provide ambulatory services starting in early December, including pediatric gastroenterologists and neurologists. In 2015, sports medicine services and dermatology services will be

added. The facility also will feature a convenient care center, which will serve patients up to 21 years of age. Schlansky said the plan is to have a working relationship with St. Charles Community College to provide medical services for students age 21 and younger. In another potential community partnership, Mercy also is working with Unlimited Play and the appropriate agencies in St. Charles County to get one of the organization’s accessible playgrounds built next to the Mid Rivers facility, which Schlansky said Mercy will donate to the city of Cottleville once completed. The location also will make a major commitment to behavioral health, according to John Mantovani, chair of the department of pediatrics at Mercy’s Children Hospital. In addition to physical medicine specialties, the Mid Rivers facility will have autismrelated programs and a therapy and developmental center. “I think we all feel that’s a huge need,” Mantovani said. “At whatever level you look at those who work with children, whether it’s in the educational side in schools, or whether it’s community-based providers in service industries for children … one of the crying needs nationally, and certainly in our region, is better access to

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By AMY ARMOUR aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com A friendly competition between three local municipalities will benefit hungry families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties this winter. For the fifth consecutive year, the cities of Weldon Spring, Cottleville and Dardenne Prairie have teamed up for the Tri-City Holiday Food Drive. Each city will compete to collect the most food donations for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, which feeds more than 120 local families each week. The city that collects the most items for the food pantry will win the coveted “Cornucopia Traveling Trophy” and bragging rights. But more importantly, fewer families will go hungry this winter. The city of Weldon Spring has won the food drive competition three out of the four years since its inception in 2010. “Last year, we had a packed pickup truck load, which also included the back seat of the extended cab,” said Weldon Spring City Clerk Moe Kwiatkowski. “Hopefully we get just as much if not more this year.” Cottleville took the trophy in 2012, but Dardenne Prairie Mayor Pam Fogarty is ready to bring a win to her city. “My goal is to win this year,” said Fogarty. Regardless of a win, Fogarty said, “We do it every year to help those that are less fortunate than us.” Kwiatkowski came up with the idea for the annual food drive competition. “As far as the competition between cities goes, it was a way to get more people involved. The city clerks from Dardenne Prairie (Kim Clark) and Cottleville (Amy

Lewis) and myself are good friends and so the spirit of friendly competition just comes naturally,” Kwiatkowski said. The drive is currently underway and will continue until January 9. Each city is looking for non-perishable food items and toiletries. Items such as cereal, dry pasta, sauce, canned goods, baby diapers, toothpaste, shampoo and cleaning items are needed. Residents who want to participate, but don’t want to shop, can make a monetary donation via checks made payable to Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service. Donations can be dropped off at each city’s respective city hall during regular business hours. This year, four-legged members of the family also will benefit from the drive. “Weldon Spring also decided to collect for our four-legged friends,” explained Kwiatkowski. “Those items will go to Five Acres Shelter. It’s the only non-kill shelter in St. Charles County.” Five Acres Shelter relies on private donations in order to operate. Kwiatkowski said the shelter can use Purina dog and puppy food, as well as kitten chow. New and gently used towels and blankets, pet beds, and collars and leashes also are appreciated. In addition, Kwiatkowski said bleach, paper towels, trash bags and gift cards to Petco and PetSmart also would be a welcome addition. “I have a fondness for animals, so I thought perhaps the holidays would be a perfect time to let the animals experience the generosity that seems to abound during the holiday season. It all goes back to the old adage – it’s better to give than receive,” Kwiatkowski said.

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Walking at work Besides providing the physical benefits one might expect, working at a walking workstation can give mental health a boost, too. Faculty and students in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue

University Indianapolis (IUPUI) recently evaluated 180 people who were working on computers either while seated, standing, cycling or walking. Researchers looked at workers’ levels of boredom, task satisfaction, stress, arousal and performance in each workstation scenario and found those working at walking workstations had better satisfaction and arousal and less boredom and stress than those at sitting and standing workstations. Comparatively, those at the cycling workstation reported a reduction in satisfaction and job performance. “We found that the walking workstations, regardless of a person’s exercise habits or body mass index, had significant benefits,” study author Michael Sliter said. “Even if you don’t exercise or if you are overweight, you’ll experience both shortterm physical and psychological benefits.” Sliter’s paper on the study, which he wrote entirely from his walking workstation, was published online in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Occupational Health Psychology.

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St. Charles County businesses, organizations seek to strengthen workforce readiness vocational programs and even some high schools to evaluate what training was available, specifically concentrating in St. Charles County and looking at the 18- to 28-year-old target audience. “What I found was discouraging,” Pohlman said. But his discovery wasn’t the end of the story. To strengthen the labor force, Pohlman decided to open his own training center for machinists. And, after conducting a pilot program that consisted of a few internship groups, the Midwest Machine Tool Training Center’s 20-week program was born. MMTTC is due to hold its first class in January 2015 in an 8,000-square-foot center next to the CBP’s campus in O’Fallon. After completing the 20-week course,

Currently, SCC has no degree program in traditional trade careers, but the school is in the process of change. “It’s important that we stay cutting edge in the industry skill set. This is an area we are exploring for growth,” Sizemore said. “To meet the needs of our community, we are looking at providing degreed programs.” Although degree programs in the trades do not exist at SCC, the college does offer noncredit courses for welding certification and for certified production technicians. Welding training is available through a partnership with Pike-Lincoln Technical Center, and beginning in 2015, SCC will offer classes for certification and applied science degrees in general technology with an emphasis in welding. Darrel Keesling, chief operating officer

trainees will have entry-level skills in metal working studies. Industry business partners, like True Manufacturing Company, Inc., will visit MMTTC monthly. “A goal is showing students the broad Preparing students for careers spectrum of career paths to choose from One of the underlying causes for the beyond strictly machining. They might decline in the trades might be well-mean- pursue sales, quality control, engineering, ing parents, educators and other influential drafting, or tool and die making after our adults who encourage students to “get a program,” Pohlman said. “While we cannot college education.” Most trades do not guarantee employment following complerequire a college degree. They do, however, tion of the program, our plan is to show our require training – and that is where area graduates employment opportunities and schools and employers are stepping up and that businesses in our area offer jobs in their stepping in. expertise. Partnerships are crucial.” Troy Pohlman, founder and CEO of Component Bar Products, Inc., an Partnering with local schools O’Fallon-based manufacturer of precision St. Charles Community College (SCC) machined products, had a startling and is one such partnership. Through a memodisturbing revelation a few years ago. Due randum of agreement, the college and to retirement and natural attrition, he real- MMTTC have entered into an arrangement ized he would be losing approximately 30 to enhance workforce readiness for a new percent of his skilled workforce in the next generation of skilled workers. five to 10 years. Amanda Sizemore, director of workforce Not finding ready solutions to his development at SCC, welcomes the oppordilemma, Pohlman decided to take action. tunity to work with industry professionals Over several years, he visited tech schools, to meet the needs of area businesses.

of CBP, who worked alongside Pohlman to develop MMTTC’s accredited program and its curriculum, said: “Our students are coming from the same geographic and demographic pool (as SCC’s). Our vision is for students to start with our course, and if they want a continued education experience in vocational training, the traditional program at SCC would be the next logical step.” But Pohlman knows that to be truly effective, an introduction to skilled labor’s opportunities has to begin at an even younger age. He would like to see a greater emphasis on educating high school students, introducing them to machining and other skilled labor opportunities through visits to area middle schools and field trips. “There is a stigma among vocational jobs, like machining, that it is dirty, repetitive, and a mindless job that won’t challenge the individual,” Pohlman said. “We want to show potential machinists that it can be a positive work environment and a great career option.” For Pohlman, it’s personal. “Along with my aging machining workforce comes experience, intellectual knowledge, keen problem-solving skills and

By BONNIE KRUEGER bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com On Oct. 29, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the city of O’Fallon’s Economic Development Department collaborated along with the city’s Grow in the ‘O’ committee to host the O’Fallon Industrial Summit. “As part of the city’s retention efforts and onsite visits with O’Fallon manufacturers, economic development staff had heard a common theme regarding workforce development, specifically a lack of qualified or skilled employees,” said Economic Development Director Mike Hurlbert. The summit was an attempt to bring O’Fallon manufacturers together to discuss potential solutions for this and any other issues that might be affecting large employers. This problem is not unique, nor is it new. As far back as 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasted that the U.S. will need 29 percent more HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) and 21 percent more plumbing technicians, a total of more than 100,000 skilled workers in the job pool by 2014. And these are just one example of declining interest in the trades. As evidenced by O’Fallon’s summit, today’s manufacturers across the country are living with the reality of too few skilled workers entering the labor pool. A survey conducted by RIDGID, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Emerson, also in 2009 revealed that a scant 6 percent of high school students anticipated entering the skilled trades – defined as plumbers, carpenters, electricians, heating, ventilation or air conditioning installers, or repair people.

maturity. Losing those workers and not having machinists to replace them will cause a crisis,” Pohlman said. RIDGID’s President Fred Pond would agree. When the company released its workforce study in 2009, he was quoted as saying: “The economy hit construction hard, no doubt. However, the realities of an aging infrastructure, urbanization and a mature workforce all remain. When this turns around, and it will, demand for skilled labor will be significant.” Looking toward the future Slowly, the economy is improving. According to figures compiled by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri, St. Charles County continued to lead the Missouri portion of the St. Louis region in single-family and multiple-family housing permits issued for new construction through August of 2014. County officials say they are optimistic that the housing industry will continue to recover from the recession. As that growth continues, so will the need for skilled laborers. Working together, organizations such as SCC, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, O’Fallon Economic Development Department and manufacturers such as Component Bar are looking to meet that need – and do so in a timely fashion. “We have an entire generation of Millennials (age 18 to 33), who have been raised in an instant gratification society – microwave ovens, fast food, smartphones, access to any topic at their fingertips through the Internet. It is creating a society of young people who want immediate results and want the fruits of their labor immediately rewarded,” said Component Bar employee Joe Kemper, who will be MMTTC’s program instructor. Keesling and Pohlman agree, but while they believe that people are hired for their skill sets, they are fired for their behaviors. “Soft skills, like shaking hands and looking someone in the eye, are missing in this generation,” Pohlman said. He also noted that young adults want to start at a higher pay scale than the industry average, which can produce unrealistic expectations. Still, he is hopeful that keeping class sizes small and addressing the issues that might hinder career satisfaction and performance will be a first step in helping to reduce the shortage of skilled labor in St. Charles County. “We need to turn this around. I hope we are on the right path to do just that,” Pohlman said. As for the summit, organizers saw it as a way to create “a stronger voice and enhanced relationships for local businesses.” Leaders are hoping the summit will become a biannual event.

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Since the Recession of 2008 the real estate market has been as mercurial as the stock market, with potential homeowners wondering when is the best time to buy. There are two elements to the cost of a home: the price of the house and the mortgage interest rate. When considering a purchase, you want to have at least an indication where prices and mortgage rates are headed. Unlike the stock market, where prices can go up and down daily, house values are expected to increase by almost 20 percent between now and 2018. And Freddie Mac recently projected that mortgage rates will be as much as one full point higher by this time next year. With both prices and interest rates projected to increase, it would appear that right now is among the best times to buy a home. Here’s what’s new in new homes:

picturesque community features rolling terrain, wooded and lake-view homesites, and the Manor Collection, from $199,900. • Wyndgate Oaks (636-625-0376), entered from Hwy. N in O’Fallon and offering three desirable enclaves: the Heritage section, cul-de-sac homesites and nine plans with three-car garages, from $366,900; the Estate section, with settings up to three acres and eight designs including three-car side-entry garages, from $409,900; and Wyndgate Oaks Reserve, three spectacularly wooded, 2.5 to 5-plus-acre sites and Estate plans from $648,900. • Spring Mill (636-441-5913), one of St. Charles’ most scenic gated neighborhoods, nearing closeout on Muegge Road, less than 1 mile from the Page Extension. Spring Mill’s final homeowners have the choice of eight Estate designs, from $327,900. Details of the “20/20” incentive can be found at Time to save with Fischer’s “20/20” www.FandFHomes.com. promotion As the saying goes, “Hindsight is 20/20,” Payne Family Homes to build at Huntand Fischer & Frichtel is encouraging pro- leigh Ridge spective homebuyers to act now, while two Payne Family Homes recently closed on money-saving opportunities are simultane- the acquisition of 308 acres of land with ously available. developed lots in Huntleigh Ridge, an existFor a limited time, Fischer is offering ing neighborhood north of I-70 in Wentzville. purchasers of to-be-built homes in several Partially developed in 2007, there has of the firm’s upscale communities the free- been no new construction at Huntleigh dom to personalize their preferred designs, Ridge since 2012. taking 20 percent off all custom options, Payne Family Homes will now breathe including floor plan modifications. new life into the project, finishing this new The promotion is not restricted to community with 168 homes perfect for options “packages” or a predetermined list young families and other first-time home of eligible upgrades. Instead, buyers can buyers priced from $159,900 to $195,900. choose the home that suits their lifestyle, “We’re excited to be building north of I-70, then include the special amenities they’ve a first for Payne Family Homes,” said Cyndie always wanted at tremendous savings. Roche, vice president of sales and marketIncreasing the purchaser’s buying power ing. “Payne is happy to be bringing homes to still more, interest rates are at the lowest families in the Wentzville school district who point of the year – across the board on a care about quality as much as price.” variety of financing programs. Coupled Payne’s Vision Series, named after the with the current incentive offer, homebuy- visionaries that inspired them, offer outers have the chance for virtually unlimited standing design valued for budget-conscious savings while these rates are still in effect. buyers. Customer-designed from the ground Fischer’s “20/20” promotion is available up, these ranch, 1.5-story and two-story in the following communities: homes offer a spacious owner’s suite and an • The Estates at Deer Hollow (636-273- open concept great room, kitchen and café. 1102), a wooded haven off Hwy. 100, five The two- and three-bedroom plans were minutes from Wildwood Town Center. created to bring quality and craftsmanship Deer Hollow showcases homesites from to 1,300 to 2,630 square feet of living area, 3 to 9 acres and Fischer’s top-of-the-line filled with light, thoughtful use of space and Estate Collection, from $399,900. features not often found in this price range. • Miralago Manors (636-236-9318), on For more information visit www.PayneMid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. This FamilyHomes.com or call 636-856-3537.

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Agency that contracts with local service providers to operate self-sufficiency service programs for those in need. ••• RE/MAX Tri-County agents Cathy Armfield and Sharon Patton recently earned their Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation, which qualifies them to assist seniors in housing sales and purchases. This enables them to draw on a network of senior specialists including estate planners, CPAs, eldercare lawyers and more.

PLACES On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation, HBCF president Jim Brennan of McKelvey Homes, 2014 HBA president Tim Martin of McKelvey Homes, and HBCF contributor Kim Hibbs of Hibbs Homes presented a $7,720 donation to Rainbow Village, represented by Noel Bader and Jo-Ann Goldstein. The donation will be used to replace flooring in a Rainbow Village-owned home in St. Peters that houses four residents with developmental disabilities. ••• The following new local businesses recently celebrated grand opening ceremonies: Aspen Trails, Carrington Place of St. Charles, Total Access Urgent Care in St. Charles, Crown Vision Center at 1901 First Capitol Drive in the new University Commons Center, and Just Us 2. Celebrating grand openings after a remodel are Applebee’s in St. Charles and Pundmann Ford. Real Living Now, ofLake Saint Louis celebrated its grand opening after the merger of Grassmuck Realty, LLC and Real Living Now Real Estate.

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BENEFITS The Rotary Club of St. Charles celebrates its 20th anniversary Taste of St. Charles charity fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 in the south exhibit hall of the St. Charles Convention Center’s lower level. More than 30 restaurants provide tasting samples, along with spirits, wine and beer. Live entertainment is provided. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Visit tasteofstcharles.com for tickets or information. ••• Work out and raise money for Haiti Clean Water at a Zumba Fitness class at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 at Gateway Church, 250 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters. Suggested minimum donation is $10. For more information, visit Haiti Water Initiative-STLouis on Facebook or poured-out.org. ••• Yoga on Purpose is offered at 9 a.m., noon and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 at Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. The 90-minute sessions are donationonly and benefit the church’s Christmas Shoppe program. Childcare is provided. To register, visit mscwired.org/yogaonpurpose.

FAMILIES AND KIDS Campbell Montessori hosts a Mommy and Me Workshop from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3880 Shady Springs Lane in St. Charles. Topics include making a child-friendly home, cognitive and social development, language and movement development, and more. The event is free, but reservations are recommended. To attend, call the school at 477-8200. ••• Children’s author and artist Jan Brett visits St. Peters at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the St. Charles City-County Library Spencer Hills Branch, 427 Spen-

cer Road. For more information, call the library at 441-2300, ext. 1519. ••• Checkmates USA, a locally owned professional chess instruction company, hosts Chess Fest 2014 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at St. Elizabeth/St. Roger Regional School in St. Charles. To register, visit checkmatesusa.com.

HOLIDAY St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre presents “Miracle on South Division Street” at 7:30 p.m. WednesdayThursday, Nov. 19-20; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 21-22; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Theater, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, in Cottleville. The show is free for SCC students with ID; $8 general admission; or $6 for seniors, veterans and students. For details or tickets, visit stchastickets.com or call 922-8233. ••• The St. Peters Tree Lighting is from 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 at St. Peters City Hall. The event includes holiday-themed musical performances from Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County, Fort Zumwalt East High School Orchestra, the St. Peters Choral Society, and Lindenwood University’s Voices Only a capella ensemble. There is also a showing of Dr. Seuss’s “The Grinch” and photos with Santa Claus. For more information, visit stpetersmo.net. ••• The 2014 Saint Charles Kriskindlmarkt, a real German Christmas Market, is celebrated from noon-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 and from noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center, 1050 S. Riverside Drive in St. Charles. The old-world holiday shopping experience offers ornaments, unique handcrafted gifts, German products and more. For more information, visit kriskindlmarkt.com. ••• The O’Fallon Celebration of Lights is offered from Nov. 28 through Dec. 30 at Fort Zumwalt Park. The hours for the drive-

through light show are 6-9 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday (except Dec. 9), and 6-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Train and Segway tours are offered on Monday evenings beginning at 5 p.m. (reservations are required). On Dec. 9, the event is closed to cars for the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll. Admission is $9 for cars, $15 for commercial vans and limos, and $1 per person for tour buses. For more information, visit ofallon. mo.us/celebration-of-lights. ••• Discovery Ridge PTO hosts its annual Breakfast with Santa, from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 in the gymnasium at Discovery Ridge Elementary, 2523 Sommers Road in O’Fallon. ••• “The Miracle of Jesus,” a Christmas event for families is Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-noon st SunRise UMC, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon. This interactive experience features Marketplace Shops, talks with Mary and Joseph, and a live petting zoo. For more information, call (636) 978 2727 or email children@sunrisefamily.org. ••• Visit Santa at the Old Town Log Cabin from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 141 Gatty Drive in St. Peters. The free event includes horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate and cookies. Bring your own camera. For more information, visit stpetersmo.net. ••• St. Peters hosts a Breakfast with Santa from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Rec-Plex South, 5250 Mexico Road. Children ages 2-8 are welcome to visit Santa and enjoy holiday festivities, including a continental breakfast, crafts and Christmas songs. Bring your own camera. The cost is $11 per child and $5.50 per adult. To register, call 939-2386, ext. 1400 by Dec. 9. ••• St. Charles hosts a Breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Memorial Hall Auditorium in Blanchette Park. Kids can pose with Santa and participate in festive crafts. Guests must pre-register and the cost is $8 per person. For more information or to register, visit stcharlesparks.com. ••• St. Charles hosts Santa’s Helpers, for kids ages 3-14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Memorial Hall in

Blanchette Park. The event is a day of Christmas crafts, games and movies, with a pizza lunch and holiday snacks. The cost is $15 per child. For more information or to register, visit stcharlesparks.com. ••• Lindenwood University hosts Christmas Candlelight Tours beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at the Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, 1868 Highway F in Defiance. Admission is $15 for aduilts and $10 for children ages 4-11, or free for ages 3 and younger. For more information, contact Patricia Fulhorst at pfulhorst@lindenwood. edu or visit danielboonehome.com. ••• St. Charles Christmas Traditions is Nov. 28-Dec. 24 on Main Street in St. Charles. Celebration includes Victorian carolers, holiday characters and special events throughout the month. For more information, visit historicstcharles.com.

SPECIAL INTEREST University of Missouri Extension offers a series of Microsoft Office classes from 9 a.m.-noon on select dates in November and December at the Extension Center, 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. Participants can learn beginner skills necessary to create professional documents for home or business. Bring your own laptop. Registration is $30 for a single class, $50 for two classes, or $70 for three classes. To register, call 970-3000. ••• The Epic Mountain Bike Ride begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Weldon Spring Conservation Area’s maintenance headquarters, 6810 Highway 94 South in St. Charles. Mountain bike enthusiasts can participate in a 38-mile timed, 17-mile or 10-mile ride across a variety of scenic, flat to very hilly natural-surfaced trails throughout St. Charles County. Awards, refreshments and fun festivities follow the ride, funded in part by Great Rivers Greenway, St. Charles County Parks, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri State Parks and Trailnet, and sponsored by Bike Surgeon and Alpine Shop. To register, visit trailnet.org.

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