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Impact: October 2011

Impact hits the air packed full of interesting and ground breaking stories that could impact several aspects of your life. Everyone's doing their part to go "Green" and St. Louis County government is no exception. We look at all the things being done to help out the environment and possibly save you tax dollars down the road. We also discover a unknown organization right here in St. Louis taking on the enormous task of saving thousands of plants that keep you healthy from being wiped off the earth. And we've all heard about the health benefits of red wine, but what about white wine drinkers? Get ready to celebrate! A scientist and a businessman from our area may have the solution to a healthier white wine. Plus, a local organization is making huge strides in helping the visually impaired after more than a century of service. And finally, a group of young kids who are literally running the show. See how the Arch City Theater Troupe is using their talents to help stamp out a childhood illness.

• SEGMENT DESCRIPTION: Do you know the sun shines in St. Louis almost as much as in Pheonix, Arizona? That's why local governments are taking advantage of this resource to save you some money. Nancy Pasternak looks at how St. Louis County is going green.
• SEGMENT DESCRIPTION: Scientists have been using seeds for centuries to treat illnesses and ailments. Now there's a local group that is making sure these medicinal plants do die off. Suzanne Vanderhoef shows us why it's important to keep these sacred seeds growing.
• SEGMENT DESCRIPTION: We've heard a lot about the benefits of red wine, now you can soon be drinking to your health with a white wine as well. Angie Weidinger introduces us to a local scientist and winery owner who have teamed up to make a healthier bottle of vino.
• SEGMENT DESCRIPTION: This group has been helping men, women and children who suffer from poor eyesight or blindness for a century. Jonathan Clarke was invited to the 100th birthday celebration to see just how far the St. Louis Society for the Blind has really come and what the future holds.
• SEGMENT DESCRIPTION: Every year a group of talented young people gather to do their part to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes. But this is more than organizing a bake sale or setting up a lemonade stand. They plan, write, direct and perform in a complete stage production, all without the help of any adults. We'll show you why it's important for the show to go on every year for this cast and crew.