April - O`Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce

April 2016 6th Annual 8th Grade Career Fair The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, along with
Junior Achievement, Scott Air Force Base STEAM Advisory Group, and the Regency Conference Center, will host
its 6th Annual 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair on April
28th at the Regency Conference Center, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 600+
eighth-graders from across O’Fallon and Shiloh public and
private schools will attend the fair.
In a few short years, these
students will be part of our
workforce. The fair planners and
70+ role models schedule to
participate in the fair recognize
this and have dedicated the
resources to make that happen.
The purpose of this fair is to give
the students a chance to get more
information on the future careers
in which they’re interested.
There is some preparation built
into the 8th grade curriculum with
follow-on work built into the 9th
grade curriculum.
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Board of Directors Executive Board Jessica Lotz, President Paul Evans, Vice President Evans Law Firm Ruth Holmes, Treasurer Memorial Hospital Board Members Wayne Barber BARBER Murphy Group, Inc. Susan Beeler HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital John Coers State Farm Claims Manager Dave Hopkins First Bank Sid LeGrand Paula Matthews‐Nixon Ameren Kevin Meder CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Kim Sabella Wolfersberger Funeral Home Russ Thoman Bank of O’Fallon Greg Yank GY Consulting & Facilitation Services Ex‐Officio Mayor Gary Graham City of O’Fallon Mayor James A. Vernier, II Village of Shiloh Mayoral Representatives Pam Funk City of O’Fallon Brenda Kern Village of Shiloh March New Members
Merrill Lynch
Matthew.Schroeder
3121 N. Illinois, Suite B
Swansea, IL 62258
618-233-3479
[email protected]
www.fa.ml.com/thegraygroup
(Financial Planning)
Michelle’s Place Child Care Center, Inc.
Chardae Cogshell, Director
624 E. State St.
O’Fallon, IL 62269
618-589-6101
[email protected]
[email protected]
(Child Care)
Stella & Dot
Jill King
O’Fallon, IL 62269
618-304-9444
[email protected]
www.stelladot.com/jillking
(Jewelry, Fashion)
Referred by Lindsay Steely
Stevens-The Institute of Business
and Arts
Christina Evans
1521 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-421-0949
[email protected]
www.siba.edu
(School- College)
Priority Staffing Group LTD
Staci Davis
1442 N. 8th Street
Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-9533
[email protected]
www.prioritystaffinggroup.com
(Employment & Payroll)
Beacon Ministries
Carol Haffner Meyer
P. O. Box 23468
Belleville, IL 62223
618-222.8942
[email protected]
www.beaconministry.org
(Organization)
Roses’ Wellness Garden
Marion Rose
O’Fallon, IL 62269
618-401-1510
[email protected]
www.nikken.com/marionrose
(Health & Wellness)
Referred by Linda Bumpus
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Chamber
Ambassadors
Don Barkley
American Red Cross
Ainad Shriners Allegra Marketing Print & Mail C & C Sports Stop Centrue Bank Chocolate Dove Discoveries Comprehensive Pain Specialists Debora Ruel Denny’s Restaurant Elafros Financial Group, LLC First United Methodist Church Gateway Grizzlies Baseball, LLC. Gonzalez Companies LLC Halloran Construction Healing Hands Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork LLC Herb Roach Homefield Energy Huntington Chase Corporation Ignite Payments‐ St. Louis Ironhorse Recourses, Inc. Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of O’Fallon Joe’s Technology Legal Shield, Dan Ashbaker Mark Kern, Chairman, St. Clair County Board Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment Center Namely Yours, LLC O’Fallon Pharmacy Padgett Building & Remodeling Co, Inc. Peterson Health Clinic PNC Bank Quality Testing and Engineering, Inc. RE/MAX Signature Properties Roy‐el BBQ Catering, Inc. Severns Family Chiropractic Spectra Graphics, Inc. St. Clair County Economic Development Dept. St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Dept. St. Paul’s Senior Community Texas Roadhouse Restaurant The Discount Storage Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. United Way of Greater St. Louis‐Illinois Division Weil‐Lombardo Trailer Sales Eileen Blackburn
Premier Designs Jewelry
Debbie Brauer
Nancy Chase
St. Clair Bowl
Jim Clutter - JIMAR
Lauren Dean
Hilton Garden Inn
Coach Allen Dorsey
Changing Lives
Brett Faulk
Stifel
Matthew Gilreath
Chick-fil-A Green Mount Crossing
Cindy Helmkamp
American Eagle Credit
Union
Reneé La Bruyere
Quality Testing and
Engineering, Inc.
Sam Loring
Loring Financial
Management of Raymond James
Nathan Parchman
Regions Bank
Christina Sanchez
Wisper ISP
Chamber Tracks is our monthly newsletter and comes out the first week of each month. The deadline for submitting your information for this publication is the 25th of the month preceding publication. We have gone “green” and post the newsletter electronically to the website. An email goes out to all members advising them that the newsletter is available for viewing at ofallonchamber.com/news.html. Print copies are available in the Chamber office upon request. Your Chamber of Commerce Staff
Debbie Arell‐Martinez Executive Director [email protected] Doris Obernuefemann Assistant Director [email protected] Melissa Federhofer Communications Manager [email protected] Johnnie Hodges Membership Coordinator [email protected] (618) 632‐3377 www.OFallonChamber.com
Dr. Shelly Severns, DC
Severns Family Chiropractic
Dave Snyder
Rotary Club of O’Fallon
Lindsay Steely
The Spengler Company
Ed True
Mayor’s Community Liaison
Natascha Weinmann-Smith
Scott Credit Union
Sheri Welch
Sheri Welch Insurance
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A Look Back: Honoring The Chamber’s Past Presidents
Ken Diel
Chamber President
1981-1982 | 2008-2010
“People do business with people, they don’t do
business with businesses.”
Biggest Challenge During my first term as President of the Chamber (1981‐1982), O’Fallon was experiencing a major growth, and phenomenal things were going on. The industry was all about house building and it was obvious O’Fallon was going to become a bedroom community. We were transitioning from being a little rural area to one where “outsiders” were moving in – including me ‐ and new businesses and companies were coming in. One of the biggest challenges was trying to encourage those new, big businesses to develop in O’Fallon, while keeping the small businesses happy, keeping the community happy. Fostering community growth while keeping that small town feel. Second term on the Board of Directors and right before my Presidency (2008 – 2010), we lost our Executive Director as Becky Henry died suddenly (2007). It was a challenge for the office to keep things moving smoothly and a challenge for the Board of Directors as we had to find an Executive Director. Greatest Accomplishment as President Throughout the years there had been talks between the O’Fallon and Shiloh Chambers concerning a merger. That merger actually took place (February 15, 2010) during my second term as President. I can’t say that it was my personal success, but it was something I was definitely a part of. Bringing Debbie on board as the new Director was also an accomplishment for the Board of Directors (April 2007). Advice to businesses Get involved. Give back to the community and to the Chamber. As in life, you can’t expect to get anything without first putting in. We are not entitled to anything in life, you get what you work for. You have to put yourself out there, give back to the community and people who support you, get involved with organizations that help the community to grow. Remember, people don’t do business with businesses, they do business with people. Page 7
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What is the way ahead for the chamber? The Chamber has to be always thinking ahead – don’t get stuck in the rut. The worst thing to say is “we’ve always done it that way.” Don’t let it get stale with the same people on the board, LET people do things differently, that’s what makes things stay fresh, keeps new ideas coming in. Find ways to keep members active and involved. Things are changing tremendously with the hospital networks and if we get NGA – we need to keep moving and changing as an or‐
ganization. More about Ken During Ken’s second term as President, he attended 200+ meetings. He didn’t miss one meeting or one event during that term! Ken continues to be a friend of our Cham‐
ber. He built our Little Free Library and our office business card boards. He serves on the Economic Development Committee and is an interviewer for our Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) pro‐
gram. Ken has a philosophy that he never serves on any board more than 10 years in order to let someone else with fresh ideas and a new perspective come in. That doesn’t mean he’s not active in those organi‐
zations. Ken and his employees can be found at just about every Chamber event! Page 8
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Memorial Hospital East hosted our March Business After Hours. Guests enjoyed a tour
of the new hospital while sampling savory appetizers from Roy-el Catering. Door prizes
included gift certificates to Schnucks and active-wear featuring the Memorial logo.
Thank you for hosting!
Catering: Roy-el Catering
Photos courtesy of: Studio 50 Photography
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3/22/16 | Wit Café
747 Seibert Rd
Welcome and Congrats to our
newest proud chamber members!
Be sure to show your support to
these local
area businesses by
visiting and/or employing their
services whenever you are able!
3/31/16 | Apex Physical Therapy
210 Hartman Lane, Ste 500
3/31/16 | Bright Ideas and More
336 Kings Ridge Blvd
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Larry McQueen has been the owner of Carpet Care Plus and Robin’s Rug Repair
since the establishment of the O’Fallon, IL business in January 2001. Larry is a
Master Rug Cleaner and boasts the only dedicated rug cleaning plant in the
Metro East. His extensive knowledge of hand knotted rugs allows him the ability
to identify where a rug is from and apply the appropriate cleaning solutions to
achieve the best results. Carpet Care Plus also provides carpet cleaning for
Residential, Commercial, Furniture and all things with fiber. They have a 100%
Satisfaction Guarantee and always strive to exceed customer expectations. Larry
and his staff also can repair hand knotted rugs and they have the machines to
complete binding and Serging on machine made remnant pieces of carpet. They
are one of very few that can professionally bind your carpets and provide you
with your own customized area rug. Their motto is, “We Don’t Cut Corners, We
Clean Them.”
What is the biggest challenge facing your industry? Customers understanding
the importance of maintaining their carpets and not voiding their warranties; also
knowing the difference between using a rug cleaning plant with certified Master
Rug Cleaners over a carpet cleaner.
What is something people might not know about you? I am retired Air Force
after 20 years of service and have lived here in O’Fallon since 1998.
Looking for Conference Room or
Training Room Furniture
Do you have conference room (conference table/
chairs) or training-type room (tables/chairs) furniture you're not using? Want it taken off your
hands?
We are in the midst of moving
our Chamber storage items to a
new facility. We have some items
we don’t plan to move with us.
Glass Centerpiece
bowls - $1 ea or
all for $30. (qty
31)
Beautiful Oak office
chairs - $25 each
(qty 10)
Give Debbie (632-3377) a call if you have some
furniture or have a lead on that type of furniture.
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5 Tips for Choosing Images That’ll Make
Your Content Engagement Skyrocket
1. Match your mood
Last year, I read a report from CMO Council that thoroughly stumped me. Sixty‐five percent of When it comes to imagery, it’s essential to pick images that fit your brand’s voice, style, and mood, senior marketing executives said they believe visual because images should appeal to your target assets are an essential tool for communicating their audience. There are so many styles out there, but brand’s story. But what about the other 35 percent? even if some appeal to you, that doesn’t mean Why wasn’t that number higher? Do more than a they’re going to fit. third of marketing executives really think visuals aren’t important? Huckberry is a great If you work in marketing, you’re constantly example of a brand that consistently picks reminded about the impact visuals have on imagery that matches audience engagement. Kissmetrics found that its voice. As an online content with relevant images gets 94 percent more retailer and magazine views than content without relevant for adventurous men, images. Buffer cited data that suggests users are 40 the company wields times more likely to share visual content on social its nature‐loving, flan‐
media. Xerox explained that consumers are 80 nel‐wearing, hipster percent more likely to read a piece of content if it vibe consistently across all its marketing channels, contains colorful visuals. There are telling stats all from its website to Instagram posts to emails. over the place. 2. Don’t forget the people
To me, that missing 35 percent gets at an important Great marketing helps to forge a personal idea: Many marketers still don’t know how to use connection between the brand and the customer, so visual content effectively. After all, many editors it’s usually smart to including people in your and marketers lack design training. We aren’t visuals. always comfortable choosing images, treating the task like a chore that we just have to grit through We did some research on this at 500px, and the data during the publishing process. was surprising: 60 p e r c e n t o f o u r As head of marketing for 500px, a photo best‐selling images community and marketplace, I decided to tap our with people had a visual content editors to see if they had advice that single subject, while could help marketers and designers work together only 20 percent to create a unified visual brand. contained two or more subjects. Candid photos sold nearly twice as much Here are their five best tips for choosing the right as posed images. And 85 percent of the sold photos images for your content. we analyzed featured a subject looking away from the camera. Page 13
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Why are candid shots of individuals looking away reminiscent of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. This from the camera best sellers? Because all of those image delivers on characteristics make it easier for viewers to multiple levels while imagine they are the person in that frame. still offering simplic‐
ity and plenty of 3. Capture a feeling
space for copy, if nec‐
When it comes to choosing an image, your main essary. focus should be on conveying the right feeling. You’re trying to connect with the person on the other Brands that want a side of that screen, and the quickest way to earn their clean, contemporary take often lean toward graphics interest and, more crucially, their trust is through for their content marketing needs, but conceptual their heart. photography is a powerful visual communication tool that can help a brand separate itself from the A photo that screams “security” or “trust” or crowd. “confidence” will be much more effective than an image that only makes a literal connection with the 5. Hold the cheese
Cheesy stock images just don’t look good in front of reader such as “money” or “beautiful landscape.” today’s savvy consumers. But that doesn’t mean you HSBC is a great example of a company that empha‐ have to eschew the stock photo marketplace sizes images that evoke emotion. Over the years, its altogether. In fact, stock photos can be a great ad campaigns, like the airport billboard campaign starting point for developing genuine images that match your brand’s style. “Different points of view,” are compelling, eye‐catching, and uniquely creative for the banking industry. HSBC clearly values emotional images— Lonely Planet, which offers travel advice from locals its personal banking website features a child kissing and active travelers, partnered with 500px to a dolphin right on the homepage. redesign a series of stock photos for its new Destina‐
tion p a g e s . The simplest way to adopt a similar approach is to Instead of rely‐
search for emotions and states of mind. Looking for ing on clichéd images that represent “confidence” or “happiness” postcard images, works better than searching for “money.” Lonely Planet (Full disclosure: HSBC is a Contently client.) made great use of u n u s u a l 4. Consider the conceptual
perspectives and Creative conceptual photos have a timeless popular‐
stunning wide ity and appeal. A well‐executed conceptual still‐life shots to transport users to destinations, inciting photo—like this one by Hardi Saputri—can deliver a wanderlust along. visual punch and work for a number of messages. Its charming use of paper airplanes connects to travel, With a little foresight and strategy, you can pick out journeys, and forward movement, while the combi‐ high‐quality images that will complement your nation of the gold airplane with the finger makes a content and outperform cheesy stock photos every subtle analogy to the Midas touch. The hand is also time. By Ellen Desmarais March 21st, 2016 Page 14
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Send your news to [email protected] athletes the opportunity to not information, creativity and performance combine to deliver a only play fast pitch softball, but fresh and compelling evening of to take advantage of all the skills, The Downpayment Plus® talks,” said Peter Palermo, lessons and knowledge learned Program is back! Qualified director of the Hettenhausen from playing organized sports. buyers could receive up to $6,000 Center. “Anyone who can present The tournament is expected to when purchasing a home. The a thought provoking and exciting bring in approximately 2,500‐
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of our Loan Officers. R E L A Y F O R L I F E O F tact Lori Strode at 217‐840‐7929 or O’FALLON [email protected] O’Fallon, IL‐March 14, 2016‐The ‘ MCKENDREE IDEA LAB’ American Cancer Society is SEEKS SPEAKERS FOR 2017 recruiting teams from local CAROL VANCE OF HSHS ST. EVENT ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL IS families, businesses, schools, Educate, Inform and Entertain in a places of worship, and the APPOINTED TO NATIONAL 12‐16 Minute Talk INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE community to participate in the annual Relay For Life of O’Fallon ( B e l l e v i l l e , (LEBANON, Ill., March 22, 2016) on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 4 IL) – HSHS — Can you educate, entertain or PM‐12 AM at O’Fallon Township St. Elizabeth’s inspire an audience in 16 minutes High School. Relay For Life teams Hospital is or less? McKendree University are committed to help save more pleased to seeks lively, engaging speakers lives from cancer by raising funds a n n o u n c e on a variety of subjects for a new for the Society. To sign up as an that Carol “McKendree Idea Lab” event individual or a team visit: Vance BSN, next year. www.RelayForLife.org/
CIC and OFallonIL or call your local I n f e c t i o n Modeled after the popular TED American Cancer Society office at Prevention Manager for St. T a l k s ( o n t e c h n o l o g y , 618‐288‐2320. Elizabeth’s Hospital has been entertainment and design), it will appointed to the National feature five informative and performative talks in one USSSA TO HOS T 3 R D Education Committee for the Association for Professionals in 90‐minute event to be held A N N U A L N A T I O N A L I n f e c t i o n C o n t r o l a n d onstage at the university’s INVITATIONAL FASTPITCH Epidemiology (APIC) for a term Hettenhausen Center for the Arts SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT AT of three years...Read More on March 7, 2017. OFALLON SPORTS PARK DOWNPAYMENT PLUS® PROGRAM AT FCB BANKS “With the Idea Lab, we are trying to create an environment where O’FALLON, IL ‐ the O’Fallon Family Sports Park will host the event June 2‐5, 2016. USSSA’s mission is to give young female Page 16
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Send your news to [email protected] GCS ELECTS BOARD OF H O L L A N D E M P L O Y E E money,” said founder Susan DIRECTORS & RECEIVES C HARITABLE F OUNDATION Hoff….Read More STATE AWARD R A I S E S $ 2 3 , 0 0 0 F O R F O N T E B E L L A M A T E R N I T Y HOME S TUDIO 50 P HOTOGRAPHY , FORMERLY PHOTOGRAPHIQUE, IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SALE OF THE BUILDING AT 510 WEST H I G H W A Y 5 0 , A N D T H E RELOCATION TO 111 E. 2ND SWANSEA, IL – The Holland STREET. Granite City, IL – GCS Credit Employee Charitable Foundation Union recently announced the (HECF) is pleased to announce The move will allow the studio to positions of directors at the that $23,000 was raised at this expand itʹs high‐school senior, on
annual meeting. Elected to serve year’s Klondike Klassic Charity ‐location sessions, while still two‐year terms as director were Golf Tournament thanks to the providing an indoor studio area Ron Jarrett, Bert Enfield, Jack overwhelming support of for babies, families and children. Manion, Jim Devine, and George Holland friends and associates Mitchell. The relocation and remodeling of including 160 golfers and over the new studio will take place 100 sponsors. The event was held th
Officers for 2016 are: George February 27 at Far Oaks Golf during the month of April. Mitchell (chairman), Nick Huniak Club. Studio 50 will be fully (vice‐chairman), Jim Devine operational for location sessions (treasurer), and Robert Lyles This year’s tournament was held during the month of April, with (secretary). Credit unions are to benefit Fontebella Maternity the 2nd Street location opening to member‐owned, not‐for‐profit Home. Founded in 2009 by Bob the public on May 1, 2016. financial cooperatives that have a and Susan Hoff, Fontebella Studio 50 | Photographique has volunteer board of directors. provides a safe, loving, home‐like been a staple of the OʹFallon During the meeting, GCS Credit setting for women 18 and older c o m m u n i t y f o r o v e r 4 5 Union was awarded the Second who are facing an unplanned years. They are the exclusive Place state Dora Maxwell Social pregnancy and have nowhere photographer for OTHS yearbook R e s p o n s i b i l i t y A w a r d else to turn. and sports, and offer services for competition and Honorable weddings, families, children and Mention in the state Desjardins Members of the HECF presented high school seniors. For more Youth Financial Education a $23,000 check to Fontebella at i n f o r m a t i o n p l e a s e v i s i t Award, presented by Kevin the conclusion of the event. “We t h e i r w e b s i t e a t Shaw, Illinois Credit Union are so grateful for this blessing, www.studio50photo.com, call System Regional Director...Read and will be able to do so many 618‐632‐3921 or email Melissa at More incredible things to advance the i n f o @ s t u d i o 5 0 p h o t o . c o m . mission of Fontebella with this Page 17
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Send your news to [email protected] o f f i c e s i n I l l i n o i s . military members or veterans to WISPER ISP, INC. ACQUIRES help them with expenses during N E O S H O , M O I N T E R N E T KEG’s leaders have been eyeing their stay while their family P R O V I D E R , S T O U F F E R the Twin Cities metropolitan m e m b e r r e c e i v e s m e d i c a l COMMUNICATIONS market and believe the region is Belleville, IL (March 1, 2015) – poised for growth in construction Wisper ISP, Inc. purchased projects ranging from highway Missouri Internet provider, infrastructure to commercial and S t o u f f e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , private development. adding more than 1,500 customers to the Wisper Family. Stouffer “We expect $10 billion will be Communications is comprised of slated over the next 10 years for customers in the Neosho and p u b l i c i n f r a s t r u c t u r e improvem ents and private Joplin, Mo area and allows Wisper development in the Twin Cities ample opportunity for future treatment. metropolitan area alone,” says growth. Wisper is headquartered The Fisher House, which is at Geri Boyer, KEG’s president and in Belleville, Illinois but remote Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, is available to families of patients founder. “Nearly $6.8 billion is offices will remain in Neosho, MO who are wounded or ill and are projected in the next 20 years for and Joplin, MO. undergoing extensive medical p r o j e c t s i n R o c h e s t e r , treatment at the VA Medical Minn.” ...Read More I L L I N O I S ‐ B A S E D K A S K A S K I A Center. It provides warm, caring, E N G I NE E R I N G G R OU P , LLC comfortable, and convenient EXPANDS, TAPS GROWTH IN TWIN lodging for family members at no CITIES MARKET charge… Read More ARMED FORCES FINANCIAL ST. PAUL, NETWORK, SCOTT CREDIT MINN. – UNION, DONATE GIFT CARDS March 29, LOOKING TO SHOW OFF YOUR BUSI‐
TO LOCAL FISHER HOUSE 2016 – NESS...FOR FREE? Contact First House Provides Lodging For National Bank to reserve a spot for B e l l e v i l l e , Injured Veteran’s Family Members I l l . ‐ b a s e d our Local Business Spotlight. Your K a s k a s k i a business will be featured in both Edwardsville, Illinois – Employees Engineering branches in OʹFallon for a 2 week Group, LLC (KEG), a 100‐percent of Scott Credit Union in period. We provide the table, and Woman‐owned and managed, partnership with the Armed Forces you provide the materials Financial Network recently certified Disadvantaged Business (brochures, pamphlets, promo‐
presented $1,000 in thank you gift Enterprise (DBE), civil engineering tional items, etc). One of our loca‐
cards to help military families and construction contracting firm, tions is inside of Schnucks Seven staying at the Fisher House in St. announced today it has opened Hills, so it is GREAT exposure for Louis. your business. Contact our branch offices in St. Paul, Minn. KEG has at (618) 622‐1833 to reserve your locations throughout the Midwest, The 20 gift cards will be given to spot or for additional information! including Evansville, Ind., Ste. Genevieve, Mo., as well as five family members of injured or ill Page 18
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Healthcare& wellness
ADDRESSING THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND
PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE.
Tips to Avoid Overtraining and How Physical Therapy Can Help
 Develop a training plan that is safe and individualized With the spring weather upon us and summer just around to fit your body type and goals the corner, many people are turning to the outdoors for exercise and training for various running, cycling and  Analyze your strength, range of motion, and endurance to determine weak areas triathlon events. Jumping in however without a good plan  Provide medical screens to confirm overuse or possibly can lead to overtraining and an increased risk of injury. uncover other issues Overtraining can happen to anyone, from those starting an  Perform movement screens and gait analyses to reveal exercise plan to lose weight or get in shape to elite athletes training for a triathlon. Anytime there is an increase or underlying problems that may be leading to stress in change in activity, your body needs time to recover in specific body parts which ultimately can cause injuries order to tolerate that stress. Without proper rest and  Create individualized exercise programs to help recovery, symptoms of overtraining may develop. correct weaknesses in order to lead to a safer work out plan Signs and symptoms to look for include: Consider letting physical therapy assist with reducing your risk of overtraining; if you’re already experiencing an  Fatigue at rest and altered sleep patterns  Change in appetite and increased thirst injury from overuse, physical therapy can lead you on a  Decreased motivation and reduced ability to perform path to recovery and decrease the chance of re‐injury.  Mood change M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c a n b e f o u n d a t  Reduced immune function leading to increased illness www.moveforwardpt.com.  Change in resting heart rate  Pain and injury 1. Kreher, J. B., & Schwartz, J. B. (2012). Overtraining Syndrome: A Practical Guide. Sports Health, 4(2), 128–138. http://
When starting or changing your exercise routine, it is doi.org/10.1177/1941738111434406 2. Jenkins, M. (1998). Overtraining. http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/
always a good idea to take it slow and not ramp up your overtraining.html training too quickly. Make sure to cool down and stretch 3. My Clinical Collections (How to Avoid Overtraining Injuries) after exercise, focusing on those body parts that were util‐
ized in your training session in order to enhance their Kristy Hettenhausen received her function. Also, not every day needs to be intense. Give BS in occupational therapy from yourself a chance for “active recovery” with activities like the University of Missouri and her yoga or walking. Most importantly, listen to your body M a s t e r s o f B u s i n e s s and watch out for the warning signs above. If these signs A d m i n i s t r a t i o n f r o m t h e are present, it is a good idea to give yourself a break in or‐
University of Illinois. She has der to allow for the time your body needs to recover. With‐
worked in the healthcare field for out proper rest, your body is unable to heal which reduces over 15 years across the your ability to perform and puts you at an increased risk for injury. continuum of patient care and more recently in the areas of Physical therapists are “movement experts” working with marketing, wellness and public a wide variety of patient types. They are highly trained to: speaking. She and her husband John are co‐owners of the ApexNetwork Physical Therapy clinic located in O’Fallon. Page 20
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Sustainable Living Planting Dos and Don’ts The first thing to know about planting is that there is information available for specific plants. Seed producers put information on the seed packets, nurseries put information on plastic stakes in their pots, and universities, botanical gardens, growers’ organizations, and vendors all provide good information on their websites. This information includes climatic tolerance, soil preference, requirement for sun light, and season and depth at which to plant. With all that information about planting specific types of plants, what is left to say? The answer is, “Quite a bit.” When planting seeds, the good advice is: water well and be sure that the soil is packed tightly around the seeds. I pack the soil by tamping it with as much of my weight as I can transfer to my toes. If I think of it, I will half backfill the row with soil, water it, tamp, fill to the surface, tamp, and then water thoroughly. I believe this is the most effective way to wet the soil thoroughly and eliminate voids filled with air. Until the young plants are established, don’t let the soil at seed depth dry out. Having said that, root growth occurs in the zone above the water table below which the soil is saturated with water but below the zone in which the soil frequently dries. Soil parti‐
cles are wet, but pores between the particles are not water filled. When planting living plants, it is just as important that plants be watered well and air voids be eliminated. It is helpful to soak potted plants over night before planting. Fill the hole half full of water, place the root ball so that the crown of the plant, the section at which the roots and stem merge, will be level with the soil surface when the hole is filled. Add soil, mix water and soil and pack tightly. Continue adding soil and water and packing until the hole is filled. The level of the crown is critical for woody plants. Any time a woody plant seems to be in decline it is worthwhile to check that the soil is not pulled up around the stem. If that is the case, carefully scrape the soil away from the stem. Many herbaceous plants are very tolerant of plant‐
ing depth, but any plant with an identifiable crown should not have that crown buried. In general the dug holes should be only large enough to allow the planter to effectively pack soil around the root ball. The exception is when the plant requires a growth media that is not found where one expects the plant to thrive. In that case, the hole must be large enough to contain most of the (Continued on page 21)
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eventual root system. If no particular media is required, but well drained soil is needed, simply planting the plant high, with the crown of the plant even with the surface immediately in contact, but significantly above the surrounding area will probably work. It is possible to alter soil properties to make them better suited to growing particular plants. Most plants “prefer” well‐drained soil. Adding compost or peat moss increases the ability of the soil to drain. Plants have varying requirements for acidity/
alkalinity. Adding sulfur will decrease pH (increase acidity) and adding lime will increase pH (alkalinity). Altering pH will take some time and there are limits as to how much change is possible. Ideally, a soil test should confirm that the desired properties have been attained before planting. This may take over a year. Harlan Garrish, Vice President O’Fallon Garden Club Make sure to “LIKE” the City of O’Fallon’s
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The City Corner
An Update from O’Fallon City Hall
Important Dates:
04/12
Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting
at Public Safety Facility
Construction Projects:
04/17
Open House at the O’Fallon
Public Library
04/18
Milburn-Simmons Roundabout:
City Council Meeting at City
Hall
04/19
Ward 3 Town Hall Meeting
at City Hall
05/02
City Council Meeting at City
Hall
Construction for a roundabout
at the intersection of Milburn
School Road, Simmons Road,
and Fairwood Hills Road began
on Monday, April 4, 2016. It is not
anticipated that this initial work will
require any road closures, although
delays could be encountered.
Full closure of the intersection is
scheduled for Tuesday,
May 24, 2016.
Pictured: Intersection of Milburn School Road,
Simmons Road and Fairwood Hills Road (red)
will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday
May 24, 2016. A detour route (green) will be
on North Lincoln Avenue, State Street, Highway 50, Venita Drive, Frontage Road, and Old
Collinsville Road.
The intersection is
scheduled to be
re-opened no later than August 5, 2016, with finishing
work occurring until August 31, 2016, when the project
is scheduled for final completion.
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Green Mount Road:
The Green Mount Road improvement between Regency
Park and Highway 50 will include 4-lanes with a planted
median and intermediate turn lanes. The project will also
consist of a new signalized intersection at Cambridge Boulevard, which will
serve as the main entrance to the new St. Elizabeth’s Medical Campus. In
addition to the street improvements, a ten-foot wide bicycle/walking path will
be installed on the west side of Green Mount Road -- providing a continuous
pedestrian access route from Regency Park to the Family Sports Park and
the Illini Trail Bike Trail. These improvements should start sometime late
2016.
Highway 50:
This project will extend the right turn lane and improve the intersections
along Highway 50 in front of Wal-Mart. This project is 80% funded through
a federal grant. Construction will start this spring and be completed by fall
2016.
The City of O’Fallon’s Economic
Development Profile, which includes
local demographics, economic incentive policies and districts, traffic
counts, and more can be accessed
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