Renting in downtown Rochester is great for the city. Owning is even better. The city is trying to entice more people to buy a home downtown, because owner-occupied homes are better for the community.

Turkey time class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1 at the Recreation Center, 1501 N. Barnsdale, LaGrange Park. The class will teach how to properly thaw and carve the turkey and what to do with the leftovers. For more information, call Darla Go

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Blood drives BLOOD DRIVE: The Methodist Church at Wentzville, 725 Wall St., will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the church. Donors must present ID. For information call 636-327-6377.

ARLINGTON , Va. , July 7 / Standard Newswire / -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a statement signed by over 300 professional economists in support of John McCain's Jobs for America economic plan.