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October 2012


Monthly News
Fall is in the air this month, and the trees will begin to change colors.  Be prepared to see Century Orthodontics staff in their Halloween Garb.  Remember to wear your costume this month and receive an extra coin and maybe even a photo on the wall of Fame.  This month is our newspaper’s sixth birthday!!  The statue of Liberty’s birthday is October 28th. Who could forget Halloween on the 31st?
Candy Buy Back
For our patients in braces Halloween isn’t always as fun as it used to be.  Braces really do take the bite out of chewy candies.  So if you bring in your sticky chewy candy from Halloween, we will give you extra coins.
Haunted Places
Missouri has lots of Haunted places.  If you are interested in a scare visit: www.theshadowlands.net
This website has haunted places all over the United States and the rest of the world.  So if you are looking for a good scary story or places to experience a fright, the shadow land is a great website.
Boss’ Day
Please remember your boss on October 16th. Let them know how much you appreciate working for them.  Don’t forget to bring them something sweet to help seal the deal.
October Festivals
There are many ways to enjoy this harvest season.  Here are some things to think about: Hayrides in Castlewood Park, Boo at the Zoo, and Twilight Tuesday. 
Fire Month
October is fire prevention month.   Please remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and plan a route out of the house and a safe location for the family to meet.  Remember only you can prevent forest fires. www.sparky.org
Facebook
Please Like our facebook page and check out the winners
of our Scavenger hunt!!!

Pumpkin Stencils

If you are looking for the perfect pumpkin stencil I have found a great spot to print out the stencil of your nightmares!
www.pumpkinlady.com
Costumes
Costumes are welcome the whole month of October.  If you are wearing your Halloween costume, you will receive some extra coins.  If you like, we can take your photo and add your Halloween look to our website or front wall of fame.
Halloween Safety
Century Orthodontics would like to remind everyone to be safe on Halloween and remember not to eat any candy that may break brackets or wires.  For other safety tips visit www.halloween-safety.com
Trick-or-Treating safety
  • Children should be well supervised by an adult when trick-or-treating. Older children should trick-or-treat in large groups in well-known neighborhoods.
  • Carry a flashlight
  • Stick to well lit houses in familiar neighborhoods only
  • Follow traffic signals and rules of the road
  • Drive slowly
  • Avoid taking shortcuts across backyards. Stick to the sidewalks of well lit streets


Discounts
Here is a great spot to find all of St. Louis’ great free and discounted events and places to eat.  www.stlmommy.com This site offers  great places to eat and free places for kids to eat. Free events and places to be summer, spring, winter and fall.
Grant’s Farm
This month is the last month to visit Grant’s Farm.  In the month of October, the Halloween décor is all around.  There are many kid friendly spooky attractions that everyone can enjoy.  Don’t forget to arrive early so you can find a good parking place.
MOTO Museum
This museum show cases a man’s motorcycle collection.  There are motorcycles that range in age from as early as the 1900’s and new as 2000’s.  That’s a century of creative design changes over the years.  This would be a great place to visit on a early release day from school.  They ask to call before going to make sure they are open for public viewing.  Here is the website: www.themotomuseum.com

Eat Better, Eat Together Month

This month families are encouraged not only to eat  healthier, but to eat with your family.  They like having time to share, to find out what others have been doing, and to laugh.

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