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spotlight

lifestyle

entertainment

around town

Go Red for Women4

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Taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing…by Shelly A. Schneider

by Shelly A. Schneider

by Steve Bryan

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Oscar Watch 2013

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food

Golf Expo

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Community Calendar

Western St. Charles Co. Chamber News

Kindergarten Registration/Screening,Teach of the year, Neighborly Advice

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Share Sweets from the Heart

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Prevent the Flu15

Cinderella Project 201317

SPOTLIGHT


Go Red for Women

HistoryIn 2003, the American Heart Association faced a challenge; car-

diovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To dispel these myths of heart disease as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Asso-ciation, along with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute created National Wear Red Day® to raise awareness of this critical is-sue. Each year, on the first Friday in February, millions of women and men come together to wear red, take action and commit to fight-ing this deadly disease. One year later, in 2004, the AHA also cre-

ated Go Red for Women - a passionate, emo-tional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health as well as band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges women to know their risk for heart disease and use the tools that that Go Red For Women pro-vides to take action to reduce their personal risk. Funds raised by Go Red for Women allow

the American Heart Association to help women by offering educational programs, increase women’s understanding about their risk for heart disease and support research to discover scientific knowledge about heart health. We turn science into materials and tools that healthcare providers and decision-makers can use to help women. Scientific

guidelines on women and healthcare providers receive the most up-to-date strategies and treatments tailored to a woman’s indi-vidual risk. Since the first National Wear Red Day 10 years ago, tremendous

strides have been made in the fight against heart disease in wom-en, including:• 21 percent fewer women dying from

heart disease• 23 percent more women aware that it’s

their No. 1 health threat• Publishing of gender-specific results, es-

tablished differences in symptoms and re-sponses to medications and women-specif-ic guidelines for prevention and treatment• Legislation to help end gender disparitiesBut the fight is far from over as still hun-

dreds of thousands of women still die each year. It’s time to stand stronger, speak louder and join us in the fight this National Wear Red Day.It’s time to Go Red. Join us.

Statistically Speaking…Since its inception, the American Heart As-

sociation (AHA) has lead efforts in research, prevention and treatment of heart disease, providing knowledge-based solutions for

people of all ages. And every year, the AHA works together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National In-stitutes of Health and other government agencies to compile the most comprehensive and up-to-date statistics on heart disease,

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stroke and other vascular diseases.These statistics are used by health researchers, clinicians, health-

care policy makers, media professionals and consumers, serving as a major source for monitoring the cardiovascular health of the wider population. Here are some of the latest findings.

General statistics• Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and is more deadly

than all forms of cancer combined.• Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing ap-

proximately one woman every minute.• An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart

disease.• Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for de-

veloping heart disease.• Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from

heart disease.• The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and

men, and are often misunderstood.• While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each

year, 1 in 3 dies of heart disease.• Only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her

greatest health threat.• Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-

related studies.Hispanic women• Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years ear-

lier than Caucasian women.• Only 1 in 3 Hispanic women are aware that heart disease is their

No. 1 killer.• Only 3 in 10 Hispanic women say they have been informed that

they are at a higher risk.• Only 1 in 4 Hispanic women is aware of treatment options.• Hispanic women are more likely to take preventive actions for

their family when it comes to heart health.African American women• Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for African

American women.• Of African American women ages 20 and older, 46.9 percent

have cardiovascular disease• Only 1 in 5 African American women thinks she is personally at

risk.• Nearly 50 percent of African American women are aware of the

signs and symptoms of a heart attack.• Only 43 percent of African American know that heart disease is

their greatest health risk.These statistics represent only a fraction of the 2012 report fea-

tured in Circulation. To view the full findings, download a copy of the Heart Disease and Stroke 2012 Statistical Update.

Causes and Prevention of Heart DiseaseIt’s true: Heart disease is the number one killer in women. Yet,

only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her great-est health threat.Take Amy Heinl, for example, an avid marathon runner and fitness

devotee. Heart disease was the furthest thing from her mind – un-til she collapsed during an early-morning workout.

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A diagnosis of heart disease followed, and it took her completely by surprise.“I really couldn’t believe this happened to me,” Amy said. “I

thought of myself as a healthy person, and I was exercising when it happened. I truly believed I had pulled a muscle.” Which is why her friend called 9-1-1, not Amy.The truth is, women are less likely to call 9-1-1 when experiencing

symptoms of a heart attack themselves. It simply doesn’t occur to them to do so. And why would it? The bulk of media attention on the disease is focused on men.It’s time to focus on finding, and becoming the solution. Here’s

what you need to know about the causes of heart disease and ways you can prevent it.

What causes heart disease?Heart disease affects the blood vessels and cardiovascular system.

Numerous problems can result from this, many of which are re-lated to a process called atherosclerosis, a condition that develops when plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries. This buildup narrows the arteries, making it harder for blood to flow through. If a blood clot forms, it can stop the blood flow. This can cause a heart attack or stroke.But it doesn’t end there. Heart disease can take many other forms

as well:• Heart failure or congestive heart failure, which means that the

heart is still working, but it isn’t pumping blood as well as it should, or getting enough oxygen.• Arrhythmia or an abnormal rhythm of the heart, which means

the heart is either beating too fast, too slow or irregularly. This can affect how well the heart is functioning and whether or not the

heart is able to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.• Heart valve problems can lead to the heart not opening enough

to allow proper blood flow. Sometimes the heart valves don’t close and blood leaks through, or the valve leaflets bulge or prolapse into the upper chamber, causing blood to flow backward through them.

How can I prevent it?Many things can put you at risk for these problems – some you

can control, and others that you can’t. But the key takeaway is that with the right information, education and care, heart disease in women can be treated, prevented and even ended.Studies show that healthy choices have resulted in 330 fewer

women dying from heart disease per day. Here are a few lifestyle changes you should make:• Don’t smoke• Manage your blood sugar• Get your blood pressure under control• Lower your cholesterol• Know your family history• Stay active• Lose weight• Eat healthy

It’s time to Go RedThere’s much more work to be done before heart disease be-

comes a thing of the past. But together, we can do it. Women who Go Red are helping us uncover the truth about heart disease and have made incredible improvements in their heart health. Are you ready to join us?


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The Great Central U.S.Shakeout is February 7, 2013

You are invited to join millions of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:15.a.m. on February 7, 2013 in the 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut! Residents in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia will participate in this annual event. Last year more than 12.5 million people were registered in ShakeOut drills worldwide. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes. Recommended Earthquake Safety Ac-

tionsCourtesy of Earthquake Country AllianceFederal, state, and local emergency man-

agement experts and other official pre-paredness organizations all agree that “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” is the appro-priate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. Great ShakeOut earthquake drills (www.shakeout.org) are opportunities to practice how to protect ourselves during earthquakes. You cannot tell from the initial shaking

if an earthquake will suddenly become intense…so always Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately!• DROP to the ground (before the earth-

quake drops you!),• Take COVER by getting under a sturdy

desk or table, and• HOLD ON to your shelter and be pre-

pared to move with it until the shaking stops.If there is no table or desk near you, drop

to the ground and then if possible move to an inside corner of the room. Be in a crawl-ing position to protect your vital organs and be ready to move if necessary, and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.Do not move to another location or out-

side. Earthquakes occur without any warn-ing and may be so violent that you can-not run or crawl. You are more likely to be injured if you try to move around during strong shaking. Also, you will never know

if the initial jolt will turn out to be start of the big one…and that’s why you should always Drop, Cover, and Hold On immedi-ately!These are guidelines for most situations.

Read below to learn how to protect your-self in other situations and locations, or visit www.dropcoverholdon.org.If you are unable to Drop, Cover, and

Hold On: If you have difficulty getting safely to the floor on your own, get as low as possible, protect our head and neck, and move away from windows or other items that can fall on you.In a wheelchair: Lock your wheels and

remain seated until the shaking stops. Al-ways protect your head and neck with your arms, a pillow, a book, or whatever is available.In bed: If you are in bed, hold on and stay

there, protecting your head with a pillow. You are less likely to be injured staying where you are. Broken glass on the floor has caused injury to those who have rolled to the floor or tried to get to doorways.In a high-rise: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

Avoid windows and other hazards. Do not use elevators. Do not be surprised if sprin-kler systems or fire alarms activate.In a store: When shaking starts, Drop

Cover and Hold On. A shopping cart or getting inside clothing racks can provide some protection. If you must move to get away from heavy items on high shelves, drop to the ground first and crawl only the shortest distance necessary. Whenever you enter any retail store, take a moment to look around: What is above and around you that could move or fall during an earthquake? Then use your best judgment to stay safe.Outdoors: Move to a clear area if you can

safely do so; avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards.Driving: Pull over to the side of the road,

stop, and set the parking brake. Avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. If a power line falls on

the car, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.In a stadium or theater: Stay at your seat

or drop to the floor between rows and pro-tect your head and neck with your arms. Don’t try to leave until the shaking is over. Then walk out slowly watching for any-thing that could fall in the aftershocks.Near the shore: Drop, Cover, and Hold

On until the shaking stops. If severe shak-ing lasts 20 seconds or more, immediately evacuate to high ground as a Tsunami might have been generated by the earth-quake. Move inland two miles or to land that is at least 100 feet above sea level im-mediately. Don’t wait for officials to issue a warning. Walk quickly, rather than drive, to avoid traffic, debris and other hazards.Below a dam: Dams can fail during a

major earthquake. Catastrophic failure is unlikely, but if you live downstream from a dam, you should know flood zone infor-mation and have prepared an evacuation plan.MYTH – Head for the Doorway: An en-

during earthquake image of California is a collapsed adobe home with the doorframe as the only standing part. From this came our belief that a doorway is the safest place to be during an earthquake. True – if you live in an old, unreinforced adobe house. In modern houses, doorways are no stronger than any other part of the house. You are safer under a table.

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By SHELLy A. SCHNEIDER

LIFESTyLE

Children never cease to amaze me. Their intu-ition, or “sixth sense,” is something most adults outgrow or stop listen-ing to when jobs and families enter the pic-ture. Somehow I man-

aged to retain that, and I pray each day my children never outgrow such a special gift. While my kids provide me with proof each and every day, it was a beautiful spring day in 2001 that I will never forget.

My daughter, Samantha, attended after-noon kindergarten. My two boys ate lunch before noon, so I didn’t often have the op-portunity to join them at school during meal-time.

That Friday was special. Samantha’s kinder-garten class left school at 9 a.m. on a field trip to the zoo, so I had the morning to myself. I showered and took my time with the hair and makeup thing. I put on the “hippest” clothes in my closet and decided to surprise the boys.

No offense to the school cafeteria, but I was on another life-changing diet, so I picked up my lunch before driving to school. After signing in at the office, I made my way to the first grade pod and peeked inside Michael’s classroom. It was a rough Monday through Thursday for my soon-to-be 7 year-old, and I thought a surprise visit from mom might make him feel special.

“Mommy!” he squealed when his eyes met mine. “What are you doing here?”

“I thought I’d have lunch with you, sweetie,” I said as he buried his face in my hair.

To my heart’s delight, first graders still thought it was still cool to have lunch with your mom. Michael grabbed my hand and led the way. (It’s a turf thing – he knows the school much better than I and reveled in showing me where to go.) He introduced me to everyone at the lunch table.

We talked about his morning, which was warning-free. We talked about his spelling test, which he aced. And we talked about re-cess.

“Mom?” he asked after a minute of munch-ing peanut butter and jelly in silence.

“Yes, honey.”“How come you never cry?”Whoa! Stop the lunch bus. Where did that

come from? It might as well have been a light-ning bolt, striking fast and furious, right up-side my head.

“Well, let’s see,” I stalled. “Mommies cry sometimes. We cry when we’re happy, and we cry when we’re sad.”

“You never cry,” he said.“What can I say, honey? I’m a pretty happy

lady.”“Oh,” he said.Oh? That’s it? Just ‘Oh?’ The topic disap-

peared as quickly as it began. I didn’t give it a second thought.

“Want to come out to recess, Mom?” he continued.

“I suppose I have a few minutes,” I replied.We held hands all the way out to the play-

ground. Michael ran to the basketball court and grabbed a ball. He wore his YMCA base-ball shirt with his name on the back. Another first grader ran up and greeted Michael with a smile.

“Hey, Mike!” he said. “Pass the ball!”I was thrilled. In previous conversations

about the playground, my darling boy left me with the impression that he usually played alone. So this special moment was a

treat – or so I thought. Michael was a little skeptical.

“Come on, Mike,” the first-grader urged. “I’ll pass it back to you.”

The kid kept calling him ‘Mike.’ That should have been my first clue. He didn’t know Mi-chael (or he would have known my son pre-ferred to be called ‘Michael’). The boy just saw the name on Michael’s shirt, which read ‘Mike’ because it was cheaper than ‘Michael.’

Reluctantly, Michael passed the ball. You can guess what happened next. The

boy took off down the court and never re-turned with the ball. Unfortunately, Michael chased after him.

“Hey, kid,” he called. “Pass it!”My heart broke, and I couldn’t hold back

the tears as I watched from the bench. He didn’t know it, but my little guy had just pre-dicted the future with a simple question.

I intervened. Now all the psychologists and psychiatrists in the reading audience are more than likely shaking their heads at me, making that awful sound my mother used to make with her tongue and her teeth. Don’t worry. I intervened in such a manner that the pain-in-the-rear, bully-in-the-making kid didn’t even realize what happened.

“Let’s shoot some hoops!” I told the kid. “Pass it here. It’s been a while, but maybe I can make it.”

Again you’re shaking your collective heads, aren’t you? I was just as sneaky and manipu-lative as the kid, and I felt bad about it – for about two seconds. I didn’t exclude the child. I just made sure that we all took turns shoot-ing the ball. He eventually tired of the game and left.

Michael would have to learn to stand up for himself…I realize that. But on this spe-cial surprise lunch day, I wanted only happy memories for him. I also realized that one day soon he’d be suckered one time too many and would harden his heart to kids who don’t play fair. That has its good and bad points, I suppose.

I only hope the intuition lasts forever.

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ENTERTAINMENTBy STEVE BRyAN

FEBRUARY 2013 CROSSROADS

Oscar Watch 2013: History and Patriotism in the Best Picture Category

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After the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences increased the number of Best Pic-ture nominees in 2009, it became noticeably harder to pre-dict a clear winner. Though James Cameron’s Avatar seemed poised to sweep the main Oscar categories in 2010, his ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow trumped her former spouse with The Hurt Locker.Bigelow is making the rounds once again this year with Zero

Dark Thirty, one of three Best Picture nominees that recount controversial moments in American History. Bigelow’s film looks at the 10-year mission to find and kill Osama Bin Laden, the man whose terrorist organization claimed credit for the 9/11 attacks.Zero Dark Thirty is an intense, disturbing movie that fea-

tures graphic torture sequences, including reenactments of the infamous “water boarding” technique used on detain-ees. Jessica Chastain leads a solid cast as Maya, a young CIA Agent who dedicates herself to finding Bin Laden. As screenwriter Mark Boal recently told Rolling Stone, Maya represents many women who were essential to finding the terrorist leader.Bigelow has competition from Ben Affleck, even though

neither was nominated in the Best Director category. With Argo, Affleck exam-ines the Iranian Hostage Crisis that dominated the news in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Affleck directs and stars as Tony Mendez, a CIA Operative who hatches a plan to rescue 6 Americans hiding out in Tehran.At the time of their rescue, news reports gave the lion’s share of the credit to Canada and

the Canadian Ambassador, but much of the truth had been classified. Argo documents Mendez’s plan to scout for Iranian locations to use in a proposed science fiction film. The six Americans posed as a Canadian film crew in order to slip out of the country.Affleck took home the Golden Globe for Best Director, besting both Kathryn Bigelow and

Steven Spielberg, the venerable director of Lincoln. Spielberg had been the favorite to take home top honors at the Golden Globes for his historic piece about the 16th President of the United States. The film focuses on Abraham Lincoln’s battle to get the Thir-

teenth Amendment to the Constitution passed. Lincoln already had the Emancipation Proclamation in place, but he feared that wasn’t enough to totally abolish slavery. In the title role, Daniel-Day Lewis embodies Lincoln’s penchant for storytelling as well as his ability to coerce and influence Congress.With their Best Picture nominations, Zero Dark Thirty, Argo,

and Lincoln are still doing steady business in theaters. Each film is worthy in its own right, but it’s up to the Academy voters to decide if one of these three patriotic pieces is worthy of Oscar gold.The 85th Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast on Sunday,

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February 8: Father & Daughter Sweetheart Dance Come and enjoy a night full of fun, excitement and dancing, com-plete with dinner and sundae bar, music provided by a live DJ, and a complementary photograph. This event, held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. is designed for dads with daughters 3 to 10 years old. Please visit the parks and recreation section at www.lakesaintlouis.com for more information and to register.

February 8 or 9: Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dinner & DanceThe memories will last a lifetime if you attend this special eve-ning, which will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. at Progress Park Center. The night will consist of dinner, dancing, games, a craft and more. Each couple will receive a complimentary 5x7 photo to remember this special evening together. (Escorts for the girls may be dad, grandpa, uncle, adult older brother, or a special friend of the fam-ily). This is for girls ages 3 – 12. The fee is $50 per resident couple, and $62 per nonresident couple. There is a $10 additional fee for registering after the February 2 deadline. For more information, please call the Wentzville Parks and Recreation Department at 636.332.9236.

February 9 and 10: Men’s Snowball Recreational Softball TournamentFor ages 16 and older. The 4th annual Men’s Recreational “Snow-ball” Softball Tournament will be able to get you back in the “swing” of things before the season begins. The teams will be divided into different pools for a round robin tournament. The winners of each pool will play a single elimination tournament to determine the winner. The tournament will consist of a minimum of three games. Fees include a new softball for each game, t-shirts for the tournament winners, and one umpire for each game. All bats must be USSSA approved. A list of these bats can be found at www.usssa.com. The games begin at 9 a.m. at Progress Park and Fireman’s park. The fee is $160 per team. For more information, please call the Wentzville Parks and Recreation Department at 636.332.9236.

February 10: Registration Deadline for Wentzville Youth Baseball and SoftballFor boys and girls ages 5 – 16. The youth Baseball/Softball leagues are designed for children of all abilities. The league has three lev-els of play depending on the skills of the child. Practices begin in March with games beginning in April or May depending on the age level. Team registration and individual registrations are ac-cepted. For more information, please call the Wentzville Parks and Recreation Department at 636.332.9236.

February 17: Registration Deadline to Play Ball!This league is open to all boys and girls ages 5 – 15. Fees are $73 per resident and $94 per nonresident. There is a $10 discount for each additional family member. For more information or to regis-ter, please visit www.lakesaintlouis.com or call the Parks and Rec-reation Department at 636.561.4620.

February 17: Coffee Talk with Mayor GuccioneCoffee Talk is an informal, open discussion of important Wentzville city issues with Mayor Nick Guccione. The mayor welcomes all residents who would like to attend. The meeting will be held from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Wentzville City Hall, 310 W. Pearce Blvd. For more information, please call 636.327.5101.

Each Friday:Star GazingThe St. Charles County Parks Department is once again teaming up with the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to offer educational stargazing programs every Friday night at Broemmelsiek Park (1615 Schwede Rd., off Highway DD, 63385) throughout the 2013 year. Weather permitting, beginning at dusk, join members of ASEM and discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes at the unique Astronomy View-ing Area on park grounds. For more information about stargazing opportunities at Broemmelsiek Park, visit www.asemonline.org.


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Kindergarten Registration/Screening

Teacher of the yearJennifer Gorton, a fourth grade teacher at Duello Elementary,

has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2013. Candidates are judged on the respect and admira-tion of students, parents and colleagues. Selection is also based on their ability to inspire and educate students of all backgrounds and abilities. “It’s a great honor, because we have so many wonderful teachers

here in the District,” Gorton said. “Teaching children has always been my passion. It affords me the privilege of touching lives and making a difference in the world in the way that I enjoy most.” Gorton started working in the district eight years ago as a Par-

ents as Teachers (PAT) educator, and is currently finishing up her Master’s Degree at Missouri Baptist. She serves as the school’s grade level chair for the 4th grade team, and is a member of both the District Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Du-ello Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) committees. She has also

received the Duello Community Builder Award for the past two years. Gorton is an active volunteer who has helped with a variety of

events including polling place volunteer, spelling bee, science fair judge, Veteran’s Day, MAP Assembly, volunteer appreciation, PTA, and Dr. Seuss Week. “Jennifer is a pillar of our school community,” said Duello Princi-

pal Dr. Kathy Fisher. “She celebrates each child as an individual and works diligently to meet each student’s needs and makes them feel successful and proud. Whenever an opportunity to help children arises, she is there!” As the winner of the District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Gorton is

now eligible to compete in the Missouri Teacher of the Year pro-gram, which is conducted annually by the Department of Elemen-tary and Secondary Education in conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program.

Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s kindergar-ten registration/screening process. This event is for all children who will turn 5 years of age before August 1, 2013. If your child has not been screened by Parents as Teachers this year, appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Wentzville School Dis-trict Parents as Teachers office at 636.327.3863, ext. 22281. Screen-ing appointments are filled on a first come, first served basis and fill up quickly. While every effort will be made to accommodate you at your child’s school, it is possible that your screening may need to be at another elementary school in the district.

Registration/Screening dates are as follows: Boone Trail: Thursday, March 14, 2013 Crossroads: Thursday, February 21, 2013 Discovery Ridge: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Duello: Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Green Tree: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Heritage: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Lakeview: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Peine Ridge: Thursday, March 7, 2013 Prairie View: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 The day of the screening/registration parents should bring: • The child to be screened; • The child’s most current immunization records; • Two proofs of residency including your paid real estate tax re-

ceipt or current valid lease and a utility bill; • Official copy of child’s birth certificate, if possible. If you do not have a Missouri birth certificate, you may obtain one

at a cost of $15 from the St. Charles County Community Health/Environment, Vital Statistics Office, 1650 Boonslick in St. Charles, MO 63301-2245. you can reach the office by calling 636.949.7400 or visiting at www.scchealth.org for more information.

Information courtesy of the Wentzville School District

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Residents are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors and fam-ily members at least twice a day during cold weather—once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Elderly people gener¬ally have a slower metabolism, are less active, and can therefore get cold more quickly, which puts them at increased risk of hypo¬thermia during cold weather. It’s also good to check the thermostat setting on the elderly per-

son’s furnace. Geriatric specialists suggest a minimum setting of 70

degrees for the elderly. Cooler settings, from 60 to 65 degrees, can trigger hypothermia in older people. If residents discover an elderly resident in distress, they should call

911 immediately. If residents are unable to check on their elderly neighbors themselves and are concerned about their welfare, they can contact the Wentzville Police Department at 636.327.5105 and request that an officer check on them.

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Chamber Announces 2013 Award Winners

Tony Mathews, President/CEOWestern St. Charles County

Chamber of Commerce

The Western St. Charles County Cham-ber of Commerce will bestow its annual awards at their Celebration Ball to be held on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 at Bear Creek Golf Club, 158 Bear Creek Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385. The Chamber is proud to announce their

award winners for 2013. The following businesses and individuals were chosen

to receive awards: Above and Beyond Award for Exceptional Cus-tomer Service is being given to Firestone Complete Auto Care. The chamber is awarding three You Made it Happen Awards for posi-tively affecting the community: Michelle Vladova with Noah’s Ark Academy, The Meadows at Lake St. Louis, and Pamela Walsh with Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation. Chamber Volunteer of

the year is Kathleen Saunders with Christian Environmental Services. Chamber Business of the year is Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe. Tony Award is being given to Michael and Marilyn Watkins with Watkins Law Firm. The Celebration Ball is open to the public

and will include the awards ceremony, din-ner and entertainment. Tickets to the Cel-ebration Ball are $45, which includes the ceremony, dinner, an open bar and entertainment. Tickets may be purchased by con-tacting the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.327.6914.For more information please contact the Western St. Charles

County Chamber of Commerce at 636.327.6914 or visit us online at www.westernstcharlescountychamber.com.

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Golf Expo

The pictures were taken at the St. Charles Convention Center. The Golf Expo was held from

Friday Jan 18th through Sunday Jan 20th. The show had vendors from all over the country

and our region displaying golf products and course. The local PGA hosted a Junior Play Booth

and a booth about the upcoming Senior PGA Championship to be held in May 2013.

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LIFESTyLES


For one reason or another, I forgot to get my annual flu shot; ipso-facto, I contracted the flu. It was the kind that starts in the chest and climbs to the head over a period not longer than it takes to hitchhike to Australia…well…maybe not that long. The old quip comes to mind; “A cold usually lasts about two weeks unless you see a doctor and then it only lasts

14 days.”My cold started New Year‘s Day and no, I didn’t go out and par-

ty on New Year’s Eve. I’ve long since learned not to drink with amateurs. Moreover, I shudder to think what I would’ve felt like with a hangover and a cold.I don’t remember which critter this

version of the flu was named after or perhaps, blamed on. It doesn’t really matter. If it’s the bird flu, hog flu or even the boa constrictor flu, I still felt miser-able. I hope it’s the hog flu because I can fry some bacon and feel like I’m getting even.It is said, viruses cause colds. However, I wonder about that. It

seems like a virus automatically causes anything the medical pro-fession can’t cure. They can cure diabetes but not my cold ; but that’s okay. I know they wish they could , although I doubt the pharmaceutical industry agrees, considering the amount of cold medicines sold every year. Perhaps it’s a pharmaceutical conspira-cy! Who knows?Every year a new type of flu comes along, usually a spin-off of a

previous version that killed umpty-thousands of people in some far off country full of skinny people without health insurance. I often quip that it’s a communist plot but that was when Russia was

under communist rule. Now it’s semi-democratic under gangster rule. Gangsters don’t abide anything that kills people unless they can make money from it or make offers unrefused.My mother claimed colds are caused by going outdoors without

bundling up like an Eskimo, but that was when the flu only came along in the winter. Now we can get it anytime of the year. I never bought into that stuff about chills causing colds...only the oppo-site.My late father often claimed a shot of whiskey helped ward of

his cold symptoms. Of course, it also made him smarter and the barmaids prettier. Anyway, it may not have helped his cold but at least he felt better until the next morning.What I should warn everyone about

is that after about three or four days, you’ll begin feeling better except for a bad case of cabin fever. You’ll decide to go out and about to catch up on errands, gossip and replenishing your medicine cabinet. It’s only a lull, folks. The viral bug, or whatever they call the

tiny creepy-crawlies the electron microscopes can’t see, will inch upward and turn your nose into a faucet.That’s when most of us call their doctors and beg for help. The

docs usually prescribe antibiotics, antihistamines or whatever oth-er ‘anti‘s‘ are relevant. I doubt they cure much since the former can’t eliminate viruses and the latter lessens the symptoms but it can’t hurt. At least you’ll have someone to blame when the ambu-lance takes you to the emergency room with pneumonia. But not to worry, they can cure pneumonia…can’t they?As for me, now that this round of critter flu didn’t kill me, I’ll go

get my annual flu shot. Closing the barn door after the cow es-capes runs in my family. Apparently, there’s no cure for that either.

The Flu Bug Bit

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Prevent the Flu

The flu season typically lasts October–April, and often peaks in February. Influenza, commonly called the “flu,” is a contagious vi-ral infection that affects the respiratory system—your nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fa-tigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea.Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and

sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. CDC estimates that from the 1976-1977 flu season to the 2006-2007 season, flu-associated deaths each season ranged from a low of about 3,000 people to a high of about 49,000 people.Get a Flu VaccineThe first and most important step

is to get a flu vaccination each year. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, you should still try to. With very few exceptions, everyone 6 months of age and older should get an annual flu vaccine as soon as vaccines are available. Vaccination is especially im-portant for people at high risk to de-crease their likelihood of getting sick and possibly having serious illness. People at high risk of serious flu com-plications include young children, pregnant women, people with chron-ic health conditions (like asthma, dia-betes or heart and lung disease), and people 65 years and older.At this point flu vaccine may be harder to find now than it was

earlier in the season. You may need to contact more than one provider (pharmacy, health department, or doctor) to find avail-able vaccine. The flu vaccine locator may be helpful to you in your search.If you’ve already been vaccinated this season, you have taken the

most important step to protect yourself and those around you from flu. Unfortunately, there are a couple of reasons why it’s still possible to get the flu despite being vaccinated. First, people may be exposed to a flu virus shortly before getting vaccinated or dur-ing the two-week period it takes the body to develop an immune response following vaccination. Second, there’s a possibility of catching a different flu virus not included in the vaccine. Most of the viruses characterized by CDC have been like the viruses in the vaccine, but the flu vaccine is not likely to protect against other viruses. And last, sometimes the flu vaccine doesn’t work as well for some people, which means that some people can get sick with the

flu despite being vaccinated. The ability of flu vaccine to protect a person depends, in part, on the health and age of the person be-ing vaccinated. In general, the flu vaccine works best among young healthy adults and older children. Some older people and people with certain chronic illnesses may develop less immunity after vac-cination. For that reason, it’s important to know what else you can do to help keep you from getting sick, and what to do if you do get sick with flu.Take Everyday Preventive Actions to Stop the Spread of GermsEveryday preventive actions are steps that people can take to help

slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory illness, like flu. They are not a substitute for vaccination. These include the following

personal and community actions:• Try to avoid close contact with sick

people.• If you or your child gets sick with a

respiratory illness, like flu, limit con-tact with others as much as possible to help prevent spreading illness. Stay home (or keep your child home) for at least 24 hours after fever is gone ex-cept to seek medical care or for other necessities. Fever should be gone with-out the use of a fever-reducing medi-cine.• If an outbreak of flu or another ill-

ness occurs, follow public health ad-vice. This may include information about how to increase distance be-tween people and other measures.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. This will block the spread of droplets from your mouth or nose that could contain germs.• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water

are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.Take Flu Antiviral Drugs if Your Doctor Prescribes ThemIf you do get the flu, there are antiviral drugs that can treat your

illness. They are a second line of defense. This type of medication is not available over-the-counter so you will need a prescription, but antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and shorten the time you are sick. They are most effective when started within two days of getting sick, though starting them later can still be help-ful, especially for those with high risk conditions. Early treatment is especially important for people who are at high risk of flu compli-cations. Your doctor will decide whether you need antiviral drugs and CDC has provided guidance on who should be treated.Let’s all do our part to prevent the flu.

Information courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

FOOD

Share Sweets from the Heart this Valentine’s Day


(Family Features) What better way to show love and affection on Valentine’s Day than by sharing a delicious gift made from the heart? A sweet treat is the perfect way to say “I love you” to the important people in your life. A national survey by Wilton found that a quarter of women un-

der age 55 bake as part of their Valentine’s Day celebration. And although women typically spend less than men on Valentine’s Day gifts, they give to more people in their lives – including a spouse or boyfriend, children, extended family, friends and co-workers. Among the most popular treats to prepare and share are cookies, cakes and cupcakes.Try these tips from Wilton and get ready to bake to your heart’s

content.• Let your love take shape with the Valentine Cookie Pan; heart

shapes and thoughtful sayings like “Be Mine” will surely make that special someone know how much you care. • Go for a dip and jazz up everyday cookies by giving them a choco-

late dunk and sprinkle toppings. • Show your true colors and surprise your sweetie by filling the cen-

ter of a yellow cupcake with pink or red batter. It’s easy to do with the new Two Tone Cupcake Pan.• Dress up with baking cups and picks, which are the ideal acces-

sories for your cupcakes; red gingham or pink polka dot baking cups adds festive flair.• Sweep ‘em off their feet with a stylish presentation – pretty pat-

terned window boxes and heart shaped bags are the perfect way to present your Valentine treats.

Sweetheart SurpriseCupcakes Yields: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients:

- Gingham Baking Cups- 2 packages (16.5-18.25 oz. ea.) white cake mix- Eggs, oil and water to prepare mixes- Red-Red and Rose Icing Colors- 1 can (16 oz.) White Ready-To-Use Decorator Icing- Micro Hearts, Fill Your Heart Mix, Chocolate Hearts Mix

or Valentine Nonpareils Sprinkles or Red or Pink Sugars

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place baking cups into standard muffin pan from the Two-Tone Cupcake Pan kit.

Prepare white cake mix following pack-age instructions. Remove about 1-1/2 cups batter from bowl; divide into 2 smaller bowls. Tint one smaller bowl of batter red, the other rose.

Place cupcake insert into first row of bak-ing cups; fill center 2/3 full with red or rose batter. Fill remaining cup 2/3 full with

white batter. Remove in-sert; wash and dry. Repeat with remaining baking cups.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cake tester or toothpick inserted in cen-ter comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on cool-ing grid 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.

Tint portions of icing red and rose; reserve some white. Pipe tip 1M or tip 12 icing

swirl onto cooled cupcakes. Add sprinkles or sugars.For more Valentine’s Day recipes, baking tips and gift inspiration, visit www.wilton.com.

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Cinderella Project 2013Sponsored by the Community Council of St. Charles County, the

Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project promotes confidence and self es-teem in young women by providing the gift of a prom dress to girls unable to acquire one on their own. The young women are referred to the Community Council by high school counselors throughout the Metro St. Louis area. In 2012, more than 50 high schools were invited to refer girls to the project, and more than 150 girls received free dresses for their proms!In 2009, Community Council put together

a prom dress drive and collected more than 1000 dresses and made them available to high school girls. Prom Dresses with a Purpose was a huge success and set the ground work for an event that has since reached more than 3000 girls. In 2010, the Cinderella Project joined a na-

tional network that brings together local dress drive organizations. Donatemydress.org is an-chored at “Seventeen Magazine” and encour-ages girls to donate their prom and special oc-casion dresses to others who need them. The Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project was award-ed the Purple Dress Award along with 13 other dress projects nationwide. During Prom Season 2012, the Cinderella Project gifted dresses to

more than 150 girls from the metro area who received a free gown, custom alterations and gifts of hairdos and makeovers for the day of their prom. After the VIPs (very important prom-goers) make their dress selections, the organization opens the store to the pub-lic and any girl may purchase a dress for only $29. “Pink Saturday,” opening day to the public, has been a huge success with hundreds of girls waiting in line to shop at the boutique within the first few hours of opening.What’s HOT for PROM? These fashion tips are courtesy of Syd-

ney’s Closet.Bring on the bling! - Sequins shine in every shape, color and size.Fairy-tale style - Dreamy ball gown skirts with layers of tulle net-

tingScoops of color - Yummy ice cream hues like pistachio and blue-

berry. Hike up the hem! - Short prom dresses ideal to be sweet or sassy.True reflections - Geometric chunks of glass stones shine a must-

have detail.Call of the wild - Animal prints mixed with bold, bright solid col-

ors. Fit and flair - Got curves? Show them off in a mermaid design.Frill of It - Get all ruffled up wearing waves of fabric on skirts and

straps.White night - Why wait to be a bride? Stand out in a glam white

gown.Get spotted! - Burst of polka dots create a super playful fashion

punch. Dresses are now being collected for the 2013 prom season. For

locations, please visit www.cinderellastl.org. Don’t have a dress to donate? There are many ways to help!• For $25, your “Princess” donation helps pro-

vide a deserving girl with jewelry/accessories to compliment her dress.• For $50, your “Glass Slipper” donation helps

provide a deserving girl with shoes for the big event.• For $100, your “Fairy Godmother” donation

helps provide a deserving girl with hair, nails and makeup services.The Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project is an

annual prom project of Community Council of St. Charles County. Donations support the projects of Community Council.Want to volunteer? Volunteers will be need-

ed to help with the 2013 prom season. • Do you have a passion for fashion and pre-

vious retail background? Personal Shoppers help our VIPs find the perfect dress!

• Volunteers with seamstress skills are needed to provide fittings and alterations. Sewing machines and notions are needed also!• Women’s organizations and youth groups are invited to host

dress drives and fundraisers to help the project.• Hairdressers and makeup artists are needed to donate their time

to help with a makeover on prom day!• Personal Shoppers are needed with previous retail background

who staff the boutique when it opens to the public. • Volunteers are needed who can help transport dresses from col-

lection sites to boutique in February and March.To volunteer, please email

[email protected].

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Cards, flowers and chocolate are the sta-ples of Valentine’s Day, but did you ever stop to wonder where or when the day actually began? According to American-Catholic.org, the roots of St. Valentine’s Day lie in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated on Feb-ruary 15.“For 800 years the Romans dedicated

this day to the god Lupercus,” the web site stated. “On Lupercalia, a young man would draw the name of a young woman in a lottery and would then keep the woman as a sexual companion for the year. Pope Gelasius I was, understandably, less than thrilled with this custom, so he changed the lottery to have both young men and women draw the names of saints whom

they would then emulate for the year.”The patron of the feast was changed from

Lupercus to Valentine. Infoplease.com in-cludes more information on the holiday.“Which St. Valentine this early pope in-

tended to honor remains a mystery,” In-foplease.com stated. “According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, there were at least three early Christian saints by that name. One was a priest in Rome, another a bish-op in Terni, and of a third St. Valentine al-most nothing is known except that he met his end in Africa. Rather astonishingly, all three Valentines were said to have been martyred on Feb. 14.”Most scholars believe the holiday was

named for a priest, St. Valentine, who lived around 270. According to one legend, Ro-man Emperor Claudius II prohibited mar-riage for young men, claiming that bach-elors made better soldiers. “Valentine continued to secretly perform

marriage ceremonies but was eventually apprehended by the Romans and put to death,” the web site continued. “Another legend has it that Valentine, imprisoned by Claudius, fell in love with the daughter of his jailer. Before he was executed, he al-legedly sent her a letter signed ‘from your Valentine.’ Probably the most plausible story surrounding St. Valentine is one not focused on passionate love (Eros), but Christian love (agape). This St. Valentine was martyred for refusing to renounce his religion.”No matter the history, Roman men still

used the day as an occasion to seek the af-fections of young women, and it became the tradition to give out handwritten mes-sages of admiration that included Valen-tine’s name.It was not until the 14th century that this

Christian feast day became definitively associated with love. According to UCLA medieval scholar Henry Ansgar Kelly, au-thor of ‘Chaucer and the Cult of Saint Val-entine,’ it was Chaucer who first linked St.

Valentine’s Day with romance.“In 1381, Chaucer composed a poem in

honor of the engagement between Eng-land’s Richard II and Anne of Bohemia,” Kelly wrote. “As was the poetic tradition, Chaucer associated the occasion with a feast day. In ‘The Parliament of Fowls,’ the royal engagement, the mating season of birds, and St. Valentine’s Day are linked: For this was on St. Valentine’s Day, When every fowl cometh there to choose his mate.People in 18th century England made

popular the tradition of gift-giving and exchanging hand-made cards. The cards were made of lace and ribbons and fea-tured cupids and hearts. The tradition eventually spread to the American colo-nies, but did not become widespread in the United States until the 1850s. It was then that Esther A. Howland, a Mount Holyoke graduate and native of Worcester, Mass., began mass-producing the cards. Today, of course, the holiday has become a booming commercial success. According to the Greeting Card Association, 25 per-cent of all cards sent each year are valen-tines.HolidayInsights.com provides some fun

bits of Valentine’s Day trivia. For example, while 75 percent of chocolate purchases are made by women throughout the year, during the days and minutes before Val-entine’s Day, 75 percent of the chocolate purchases are made by men. More than one billion dollars is spent on chocolate each Valentine’s Day.AboutFlowers.com states that Valentine’s

Day ranks number one of all the holidays when it comes to fresh flower purchases. Valentine’s Day is also the number one holiday for florists. In 2005 more than 180 million roses were produced for Valen-tine’s Day. Did you know that 65 percent of the flowers are purchased by men? Men buy mostly for romantic reasons on Valen-tine’s Day, while women use the holiday to

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show they care for moms, daughters and friends. Women even treat themselves on Valentine’s Day.Roses have a story all their

own. The flower’s rich history dates back thousands of years. Shakespeare referred to roses more than 50 times throughout his works. The world’s oldest liv-ing rose is about 1,000 years old, and continues to flourish on the wall of the Hildesheim Cathe-dral of Germany. Roses come in a variety of col-

ors. Romans believed that white roses grew where the tears of Venus fell as she mourned the loss of her beloved Adonis. Rosefloral.com gives us the

meanings of the various colors of roses. Red means love, pas-sion, respect and courage. White stands for innocence, purity and secrecy. Yellow roses signify joy and friendship while coral roses indicate desire. Light pink roses bring thoughts of grace, gladness and joy, and dark pink roses stand for thankfulness. Lavender roses mean love at first sight or enchantment and orange roses indicate fascination.Why are roses so expensive around Val-

entine’s Day? Rosefloral.com said it’s a sim-ple case of supply and demand.

“Valentine’s Day inspires the heaviest de-mand for long-stemmed roses, and several rosebuds must be sacrificed to create a

single long-stemmed rose,” the web site said. “After the Christmas season demand for red roses is filled, growers need 50 to 70 days to produce enough roses for Valen-tine’s Day. Winter’s shorter daylight hours and higher energy costs hamper efforts to grow large rose crops.”Candy, of course, is another popular Val-

entine’s Day gift. Officials at candyusa.org said that more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates will be sold for Valentine’s Day.

“A survey conducted by the Chocolate Manufacturers Association revealed that 50 percent of women will likely give a gift

of chocolate to a guy for Valen-tine’s Day,” the web site stated. “Valentine’s Day is the fourth biggest holiday of the year for confectionery purchases (after Halloween, Easter and Christ-mas). American men say they’d

rather receive chocolate than flowers on Valentine’s Day, es-pecially those over the age of 50.”Throughout history choco-

late is believed to have brought smiles to the broken-hearted and to prompt amorous feel-ings in both men and women. Officials at candyusa.org said

Madame Du Barry served it to all her suit-ors; Casanova consumed chocolate in-stead of champagne to induce romance; and Montezuma, the king of the ancient Aztecs, believed chocolate would make him virile. In the 1800s physicians com-monly advised their lovelorn patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining.Whatever the day brings—cards, flow-

ers, chocolate, or any combination of the three or just a simple “I love you”—Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all.

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