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Random thoughts Even squirrels know enough to store nuts, so that they will have something to eat when food gets scarce. But the welfare state has spawned a whole class of people who spend everything they get when times are good, and look to others to provide for their food and other basic needs when times turn bad. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution prescribes “equal protection of the laws” to all Americans. But what does that mean, if the President of the United States can arbitrarily grant waivers, so that A, B and C have to obey the laws but X, Y and Z do not – as with both Obamacare and the immigration laws? Two reports came out in the same week. One was from the Pentagon, saying that, in just a few years, Iran will be able to produce not only a nuclear bomb but a missile capable of carrying it to the United States. The other report said that the American Olympic team has uniforms made in China. This latter report received far more attention, both in Congress and in the media. People who lament gridlock in Washington, and express the pious hope that Democrats and Republicans would put aside their partisan conflicts, and cooperate to help the economy recover, implicitly assume that what the economy needs is more meddling by politicians, which is what brought on economic disaster in the first place. (Skeptics can read my book, “The Housing Boom and Bust.”) Racism is not dead, but it is on life support – kept alive by politicians, race hustlers and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as “racists.” One of the arguments for Medicare is that the elderly don’t want to be a burden to their children. Apparently it is all right to be a burden to other people’s children, who are paying taxes. Those who talk as if more people going to college is automatically a good thing seldom show much interest in what actually goes on at college – including far less time spent by students studying than in the past, and a proliferation of courses promoting a sense of grievance, entitlement or advanced navel-gazing and breast-beating. One of the most dangerous trends of our times is making the truth socially unacceptable, or even illegal, with “hate speech” laws. It is supposed to be terrible, for example, to call an illegal alien an “ille-
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l ette r s t o t h e e d i t o r Prop P support To the Editor: St. Peters voters will have the chance to solve a major problem for our city and to help preserve our quality of life by voting yes on Proposition P on Aug. 7. Proposition P will pay for stormwater projects across our city that have an estimated cost of nearly $120 million and take care of our great parks and trails system. We haven’t got a choice. We’ve got federal requirements we have to meet to stop flooding, pollution and erosion. All we have to do is look at the problems with MSD in St. Louis and St. Louis County to see what could happen if we don’t plan ahead to solve the stormwater issues. Most St. Peters residents live within one mile of a park or a trail. I can’t imagine living anywhere else with our wonderful quality of life. Our family appreciates all of these amenities including our St. Peters Rec-Plex. I’ve compared the costs we pay in St. Peters with some of my friends and family in other St. Charles County municipalities. Our trash costs are lower. Our water and sewer costs are lower. Our city property taxes are lower. My friends don’t get the services we do. For example, in St. Charles, they only have trash pick-up once a week. We get it twice a week in St. Peters. This four-tenths of a cent sales tax also keeps our sales tax rate right about in the middle. We’re lower than most, and higher than some, but we’re definitely not the highest. Proposition P only adds 4 cents to your bill when you buy something for $10 in St. Peters. Paying for the stormwater improvements and taking care of our parks and trails through Proposition P spreads the cost to non-residents. Chris Winslow Chairperson Citizens for a Better St. Peters To the Editor: I want my friends and neighbors to be able to take their kids and grandkids fishing close to home. I don’t want to worry if the water is safe for fishing or swimming. That’s just one of many reasons why I support Proposition P on the Aug. 7 ballot in St. Peters. Our city, like all the others in this country, must meet federal requirements to keep our water clean, fishable, and swimmable. It’s an expensive problem. St. Peters has more than 100 storm water projects that are anticipated to cost almost $120 million. Many of those projects are detention basins on private property in neighborhoods. Lots of subdivisions don’t have the money to pay for those repairs. I
wouldn’t want to be the subdivision trustee going door-to-door asking for a $300, $500, or even higher special assessment to pay for those fixes. Without help from the city, that’s what will happen. If the problems don’t get fixed, we could face fines and lawsuits and we’ll still have flooding, erosion and pollution. These problems must be fixed. That’s where most of the money raised from Prop P is going to go – to pay for those projects. Prop P funds will also maintain our 25 beautiful parks on nearly 1,300 acres of parkland across our city. We also have 20 miles of hiking and biking trails and a municipal golf course that need continued maintenance. These amenities are getting older; it costs more to take care of them. Like most people, I don’t like paying more. But a four tenths of a cent sales tax, that will cost me four more cents if I spend $10, is the most reasonable option. I don’t want my property taxes raised and I don’t want my utility fees to go up. This small sales tax will be paid by non-residents also. It spreads the cost. It makes sense for St. Peters. Please vote yes for Proposition P on Aug. 7. Keith McNames St. Peters
Common sense gone To the Editor: I finally have to weigh in on the subject of right-of-way mowing. Fortunately, I have only a sliver of right-of-way grass that requires my attention and it is an easy job since it looks like it belongs to me anyway. If you have that kind of situation, then just do it. For others, the land in question may well be too dangerous to navigate with the tools available to the average homeowner. I drive by areas that I would consider very easy for the homeowner to maintain. I drive by other areas where I wouldn’t attempt to mow it with anything but a goat on a leash. The latter scenario needs to be left to the professionals with the right “toys” for the job. However, as additional articles on this subject rightly reflect, the practice is a patchwork of those that can keep areas cut and trimmed and those that continue to look rough. The result is an inconsistent look for our community. Underlying all this is the question that begs to be asked – where has common sense gone? I appreciate the comments from former city worker, Mr. Fornarotta. Based on his experience it looks like the Parks Department needs to get with the program or have the responsibility removed along with shifting the budget and “toys”
they got back to the city workers. Lastly, can the city please listen to its citizens and then make quality decisions – hopefully using common sense. We will probably never learn the truth behind the insane decision the city made to plant all those pretty trees under the power lines (at great cost) only to wake up or be woken up by utilities concerns they would affect. So, down came 90 percent of all the beautiful trees, (again at great cost). Marvin Scott O’Fallon
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Rushing to judgment No matter what you think about the right to bear arms or purchase tactical gear, the truth is – in the case of Chesterfield-based TacticalGear.com – the company acted legally. Then, in the wake of the Colorado shooting, were thrust into a spotlight that quickly soured. Although CNN is reported to have made the initial connection between TacticalGear.com and James Holmes, local media also played a role in pushing TacticalGear.com into the spotlight. When a news story as big as the Colorado shooting takes place, every news agency wants a piece of the action, a local angle. But sometimes in our rush to make a connection, we overlook the innocent people who were just doing their jobs. Chad Weinman, CEO of TacticalGear.com sounded tired during a phone call on July 23. “It’s been overwhelming,” he said. By then he had posted the following notice on his company’s website: On July 2, 2012 TacticalGear.com received an order from James Holmes, the alleged shooter in the Colorado theater massacre. His order included an urban assault vest, two magazine pouches and a tactical knife spending a total of $306.79. Mr. Holmes elected to pay an additional $15.63 for UPS 2nd Day Air to expedite his order. We processed this order as any other, and Mr. Holmes signed for the associated package on July 5 at 2:21 p.m. local time. In the wake of the tragedy, we have done our best to cooperate with the media and law enforcement agencies by passing on any relevant information. We have since been inundated with countless phone calls, emails and interview requests. Much of this communication has been quite hostile and threatening in nature. We have been falsely accused of selling Mr. Holmes firearms and ammunition over the Internet illegally without conducting
the mandated background checks. Some members of our customer relations team have been brought to tears by people insisting that we have “blood on our hands.” “In an effort to combat this falsehood, myself and our Chief Operating Officer conducted a series of interviews in an attempt to clear up any misconceptions. We reiterated that TacticalGear.com primarily serves the law enforcement community and that we are proud to supply these heroes with the tools they need to keep our communities safe. During the course of these interviews, we were repeatedly questioned about what steps we were taking to prevent the general public from acquiring tactical gear in the future.” This is where Weinman himself got off track. “In response to this line of questioning, statements were made that some have perceived as anti-gun and anti-2nd Amendment. We want to set the record straight and publicly state that we fully support the 2nd Amendment. The spirit of what we were trying to communicate was that tactical clothing and equipment should not be put in the same category as firearms and ammunition. Firearms and ammunition are subject to considerable regulation, and the notion that tactical gear should be as well is outrageous. Unfortunately, in some instances our choice of words were poor and misguided. For this, we accept full responsibility and sincerely apologize to anyone that took offense to these comments.” On the company’s Twitter stream on July 21, Weinman wrote: “We are shocked and appalled that the alleged shooter purchased tactical gear from us for use in this horrific attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families of this terrible tragedy.” As we go about our jobs let us also remember the families of Aurora.
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News Br iefs St. Peters Show me the healthy women Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is pleased to announce it is now a Show Me Healthy Women provider. This state and federally-funded program in Missouri provides financial assistance and temporary insurance coverage to patients who are uninsured, underinsured or economically disadvantaged. This program can be initiated for patients coming to the Breast Health and Women’s Center for breast screening and diagnostic workup of a breast abnormality. “We are pleased that women in St Charles County are now able to enroll in the Show Me Healthy Women program at a BJC facility. Financial concern is often cited as a reason why women do not seek health care for themselves. This program helps eliminate economic barriers and offers them access to care,” said Meredith Byers, M.D., co-director, Breast Health and Women’s Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To qualify for a free breast and/or cervical cancer screening, women must meet certain age, income, and insurance guidelines. For more information, visit www.health.mo.gov.
to quality and safety. Our service priorities are Safety, Service, Expertise, and Efficiency – in that order,” said John Antes, president of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. “Our physicians and employees talk to each other and work together on initiatives across the hospital to improve safety and quality; they are engaged. We also benefit from the resources that a health system such as BJC HealthCare provides, along with other health-care leaders across the country.” The article ranked 1,159 hospitals in 44 states using the most recent government data; hospital inspection and complaint investigations; and interviews with patients, physicians, hospital personnel and safety experts. They ranked six categories: infections, readmissions, communication, CT scanning, complications, and mortality. “BJC supports efforts to make quality outcomes data available to patients and the public, while recognizing the inherent complexity and difficulty of these efforts,” said Clay Dunagan, MD, vice president, BJC Center for Clinical Excellence. “We believe our rigorous discipline and process over the last decade has made a significant impact on improving quality of care and is reflected to some degree in these and other quality ratings.”
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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital was ranked the safest hospital in the St. Louis metro region and third in the state in the August issue of Consumer Reports. This is the first ranking for hospital safety for the magazine and follows on the tail of a nation-wide focus on patient safety and preventable harm in health care. “Consumer Reports has long been a trusted source for help when buying a car or appliance; they have a certain credibility that we trust. When it comes to health care, BarnesJewish St. Peters has a continual commitment
Four area residents with developmental disabilities were granted special wishes by the St. Peters nonprofit Foundation of Love last month. Arlie Schlueter, Michelle Reilly, Jimmie Keys and Denise Schnyder each were granted a wish through the “Christmas in July” Wishing Well Program offered through Foundation of Love. “Part of our mission is to help adults in our community who have developmental disabilities get a little hand up in the quality of their life or living environment. And
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O’Fallon Attempted molestation, burglary A 24-year-old O’Fallon man was charged with two counts of attempted molestation and one count of burglary on July 18. Pedro Chavez was visiting a family in the 200 block of Casalon Parkway on July 7, when he allegedly attempted to molest a 13-year-old victim who lived in the home. Police said Chavez left the residence and then unlawfully reentered the residence and again attempted to molest the victim. Chavez is currently being held in the St. Charles County Jail with a $100,000 bond.
Pretty in pink The Fleur de Lis Garden Society members refreshed the “Plant It Pink” planter at BJC Progress West HealthCare Center in O’Fallon earlier this summer with a pink summer design filled with drought tolerant plants. Portulaca, Elijah Blue fescue, Lantana, Dusty Miller, Mediterranean Vining
Vinca and Lambs Ear fill the planter and thrive in the 100-plus degree weather. The “Plant it Pink” project was initiated in 2009 by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. President Renee Blaschke to provide encouragement and a note of cheer to women dealing with breast cancer. Club members keep the planter “in the pink” by planting new flowers appropriate for each season. The Fleur de Lis Garden Society holds monthly meetings and also meets for additional programs, trips and projects. Dropins and new members are welcome. For more information, visit www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org.
St. Charles Intersection closed The intersection at South Main Street and Boone’s Lick Road will be closed until Aug. 6 for historic enhancements. In an effort to enhance the historic nature of the neighborhood, the existing brick paver street will be removed, cleaned, and re-laid on a new structurally sound base. According to city officials, this work must be done by hand and will be very labor intensive. Because of the construction method of laying paver streets it will not be possible to construct in halves or phases and keep the intersection open to traffic. All handicap ramps and crosswalks will be ADA compliant and will compliment the historic nature of the reconstructed street. The road should be open for through traffic on Aug. 6. For more information about this project, contact Stephen Noonan at 949-3237.
Jackson takes first place Louis Jackson, of St. Charles, took first place in the Chevy Tri-Five category of the AMSOIL Best of the Best Presented by Danchuk and Classic Muscle. The fifth of the 12 Super Chevy shows this year was held at Gateway Motorsports Park in Collinsville, Ill., on June 22. This fall, Jackson will go up against other winners in his category with his 1955 Bel
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St. Charles County Foot found on river bank The skeletal remains of a human foot were found on the banks of the Mississippi River by motorcyclists last month. No other remains were found in the surrounding area. Lt. Dave Tiefenbrunn, with the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, said the remains of the foot were found inside a shoe. “We are assuming it is a male foot because it was found inside men’s size 11½ shoe,” said Tiefenbrunn. Tiefenbrunn said police have checked with missing persons’ records and the medical examiner’s office, but there has not been a match for the foot.
Man dies from hyperthermia A 64-year-old St. Charles County man was discovered dead in his mobile home on July 7. The medical examiner announced on July 24 that Lawrence Detterman is the county’s first confirmed heat-related death during the summer of 2012. “During this excessive heat wave, it’s important for individuals to do whatever they can to reduce their exposure to heat,” said Doug Bolnick, with the St. Charles County Department of Community Health. “With the prolonged aspect of this summer’s heat, it is vital that individuals find opportunities to spend time reducing their body temperatures in air-conditioned facilities.” Detterman lived alone and is reported to have had his air conditioner removed because of the expense of its operation. It was reported that he had refused a relative’s offer to move into cooler accommodations during the ongoing heat wave. While this is the first confirmed death as a result of the summer’s heat wave, St. Charles County hospitals have reported 53 heat-related illness cases - 29 involving St. Charles County residents and 24 involving those from other counties treated at St. Charles County hospitals - since June. To find a local cooling center visit www.health.mo.gov or call 2-1-1 from a landline phone.
Dardenne Prairie All night skate Skaters between the ages of 12 and 18 will have all-night access to the 33,000-square-foot Youth Activity Park on Saturday, Aug. 4. St. Charles County’s Youth Lock-In will be held from 6 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 4 to 6
a.m. on Sun., Aug 5 at the Youth Activity Park located at 7801 Hwy. N in Dardenne Prairie. The around-the-clock event will include an assortment of alternative sports, skate competitions with prizes, and a pizza party at midnight. Participants will have access to skate park and all its amenities, which include: an indoor recreation complex with a rock climbing wall, video gaming areas, table tennis, air hockey and foosball tables, and an outdoor volleyball court and half-court basketball. “The Youth Activity Park is the largest public, outdoor skate park in the Midwest, complete with state-of-the-art bowls, ramps and trick rails,” said Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer. “Participants can challenge a friend in the Best Trick or game of S-KA-T-E contests, or just show off their latest moves on the massive skate course.” The cost to attend the Youth Lock-In is $20 per person. Pre-registration is required, and participants must be registered members of the park. For registration information or to download a participation waiver, contact the Youth Activity Park at 561-4964.
Wentzville FPD Fire called suspicious A vacant home in Dardenne Prairie was destroyed by a fire on July 20. Fire officials are calling the blaze suspicious. William Meyer, battalion chief for the Wentzville Fire Protection District, said firefighters from the Wentzville Fire Protection District arrived to the vacant threebedroom ranch home located at 7842 Hwy. N at about 2:59 a.m. “When we arrived the fire was 40-percent involved,” Meyer said. The fire took over 70 percent of the house by the time firefighters extinguished the blaze. Meyer said the fire started in the breezeway area near the garage. Meyer said there was no electric or utilities located near that part of the home. Fire investigators said the cause of the fire is undetermined and suspicious.
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St. Louis Cardinal Skip Schumaker (left) organized a fundraising event for his friends Sean and Jamie Stutzman, whose 1-year-old daughter, Reesa, has an incurable genetic disease.
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By Michael R. Smith a body’s nerve cells. One of Sean’s In a sports, star-studded event July 19 friends — someone he has known since dozens of St. Louis sports heroes turned his eighth-grade days in California when out in O’Fallon to support a friend whose they played baseball together — wanted friend has an infant daughter with an to help the couple. extremely rare genetic disease that has no The friend is St. Louis Cardinal Skip cure and usually claims its victims before Schumaker. the age of 2 years. “Skip has done it all,” Sean Stutzman said. Sean and Jamie Stutzman’s 1-year-old “Skip talked to players, coaches. Everybody daughter, Reesa, was born with Krabbe then jumped on board” to participate in the disease — an inherited disorder which Stars for Baby Reesa event. disrupts the growth of insulation around In turn, Schumaker credited someone else.
“Troy made it happen,” said Schumaker of his friend, Troy Merseal — a youth pastor at Sunrise United Methodist Church. Merseal also runs a sports memorabilia company. “I got a call from Skip,” recalled Merseal. “He said, ‘I want to help out a friend. How do I put this on?’ It just grew from there.” Sports fans packed the tiny church to have their memorabilia signed by current Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, third baseman David Freese, outfielder Matt Holliday, pitchers Mitchell Boggs and Adam Wainwright, and other stars. Former players from the 1970s-era of the Cardinals, Al Hrabosky and Ken Reitz, also showed up to meet fans. Present and former players for the Rams and Blues — and even Ft. Zumwalt West graduate and Mizzou wide receiver TJ Moe — attended. Stutzman was amazed by the turnout of both sports celebrities and the number of fans drawn to the event. “Oh my gosh, this is crazy.” Presold tickets for the event were about $30,000, he said, which will help them defray heavy medical costs. Church officials reported the following week that more than $75,000 had been raised, with more funds expected to come in. Schumaker credited the community for the outpouring of support. “The Midwest cares about people. I couldn’t do this if I played for a different team.” If he weren’t a Cardinal, he said, “I’d expect a couple hundred people and to raise a few thousand dollars.” Sean Stutzman and Schumaker played baseball together during their youth. Sean
was a catcher. Did he ever think he might follow Skip to the big leagues? “I could defend and I could bat, but I didn’t have an arm,” Sean said. He and Jamie met at Arizona State University. They married in 2008 and their first child, Reesa, was born on July 30, 2011. She appeared to have healthy characteristics but after six months of normal development Reesa began to exhibit what was later determined to be Krabbe disease. Treatment options are available for Krabbe disease when it is detected and treated at birth. However, because of its rarity the disease is not part of most newborn screening processes. It quickly progresses in infants, causing pain and mental retardation. On July 1, Missouri’s “Brady’s Law named for Brady Cunningham of Campbell, Mo., who died in 2009 from the disease went into effect. The law now requires testing of the disease on all newborns. “We don’t how long she’s (Reesa) going to be alive,” said Sean Stutzman about his daughter. “Our plan is to start a foundation. Any money left over goes to the foundation.” Schumaker said is amazed by his friends. “How do you prepare for your little girl to die in the next 12 months? They are a lot stronger than I am.” Sean Stutzman said that another fundraiser is planned on Aug. 8 — Baby Reesa Night at Busch Stadium. For more information about the Stutzmans, see their Web site at www.babyreesa.com.
Manhunt turns deadly in St. Charles County on July 25 By Amy Armour A four hour manhunt on July 25 turned deadly for a Wentzville man. Richard Heeter, 61, allegedly shot two St. Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies, before leading the St. Charles and St. Louis county SWAT teams on a four hour manhunt in the early morning hours on July 25. Heeter was shot and killed after allegedly stabbing a St. Louis police officer when he was captured at 5:30 a.m. that same morning. Deputies were called to a home on Circle Drive in St. Charles County at about 1 a.m. on July 25 in response to shots fired from a residence. Accord-
ing to police, Heeter was at the resi- the patrol vehicle striking the officer dence attempting to collect on a debt. in the arm twice. The officers again “Some type of altercation occurred retreated, and the St. Charles and St. and shots were fired,” said Lt. Dave Louis county SWAT teams were called, Tiefenbrunn, with the St. Charles and a manhunt ensured for about four County Sheriff’s Department. “No hours. one in the home was hurt.” Heeter was found walking near the Two St. Charles County Sheriff’s original crime scene at Circle Drive at Deputies responded to the call and 5:30 a.m. when three officers from the parked down the road from the home. St. Louis County SWAT team tried to Tiefenbrunn said while the officers pick him up. were approaching the home, Heeter “We believe he was (hiding) in one ambushed the officers, firing shots. of the houses,” Tiefenbrunn said. One officer was struck in the arm. Tiefenbrunn said Heeter appeared The officers returned fire and unarmed, but pulled a knife from retreated. A third officer arrived on behind his back and stabbed one of the the scene and Heeter fired shots in officers in the shoulder.
“The other two officers fired shots and (Heeter) was fatally injured,” said Tiefenbrunn. The two Sheriff’s deputies were treated and released for their gunshot wounds. The deputies names will not be released, but Tiefenbrunn said one of the officers is 28-years-old with seven years on the force and the other officer is 35-years-old, with 10 years on the force. The St. Louis officer who was stabbed is currently being treated at a local hospital for the non-life threatening stab wound. “No bystanders were hurt,” Tiefenbrunn said.
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Cottleville mayor calls for audit of election authority By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley St. Charles County Election Authority is under heavy scrutiny after eight plaintiffs filed suit against St. Charles County Director of Elections Rich Chrismer. Now, following additional allegations that Chrismer overcharged municipalities for election costs, some city officials are thinking twice about whether they can recoup some of that funding. Eight plaintiffs, primarily former employees, have joined in the suit seeking $5 million in damages for sexual harassment, hostile work environment and more from the county. Mary Railean Benefield, a county employee for 22 years who formerly worked in Chrismer’s office, filed a sexual harassment suit Oct. 5, 2011, and was later joined in the suit by seven others. Cottleville Mayor Don Yarber said he was disappointed to learn of the charges filed against the director of the St. Charles County Election Authority, but was particularly concerned about allegations made by former Assistant Director (of Elections) Charlene Lohman, who alleged Chrismer had been overcharging local municipalities since 2008 by more than $500,000 for their
share of running elections, by adding fees not allowed by state law. Yarber suggested to County Executive Steve Ehlmann in a letter sent last week that the county auditor, or a third party auditor, conduct an investigation into the veracity of the allegation and to “quantify the amounts overpaid to the Election Authority, if any.” “We have no way of knowing how much we were overcharged, or if we were even overcharged,” Yarber said. “If someone from inside the office makes a claim like that, the county executive should do his do diligence and check it out.” Yarber said he believes Ehlmann will do a thorough job in looking into the matter. “As for the allegations,” Yarber said, “it’s been my experience that where there’s smoke, there’s fire. But Mr. Chrismer is entitled to his day in court to defend himself.” St. Charles County Public Relations Director John Sonderegger said there will be no comments about the Chrismer allegations or allegations of overcharging municipalities for election costs. “This is a lawsuit issue, and we will not comment about anything pertaining to the lawsuit.”
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For anyone who has heard the question, “Are we there yet?” - this may come as a little relief. The second phase of the new Route 364 (Page Avenue Extension) will open to traffic on Thursday, Aug. 30, two months ahead of the original schedule. MoDOT, St. Charles County and St. Peters officials made the announcement July 26. The $101 million project, of that $75 million for construction, was funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, federal and state transportation funds, St. Charles County Transportation Sales Tax funds and funding from the city of St. Peters. “We are thrilled to be opening the second phase of the Route 364 Page Avenue Extension two months ahead of schedule,” said Ed Hassinger, MoDOT St. Louis District Engineer. “This project is a great example of cooperation with the local partners to work together with funding options to build a great project for the public. With the decreasing amounts of transportation funds, this collaboration with our local partners is critically important. Now the citizens of St. Charles County can enjoy six more miles of improved roadway.” At 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 30, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held to dedicate the new stretch of the Page Extension. By early afternoon, the new highway will be open to traffic. The final leg, from Harvester Road to Mid Rivers Mall Drive, will include new exchanges at Jungermann, Central School, and Kisker roads. “This is an example of what a shovelready project really is,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “Our Transportation Sales Tax, providing $3.7 million, was the catalyst for this project as we were able to provide local matching dollars with federal and state funds.” St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano spoke of the contribution his city made to the effort. “The city of St. Peters was very pleased to partner with St. Charles County and MoDOT to help finance this essential regional project that will reduce travel times and improve safety for our residents,” Pagano said. “Our city contributed more than $2 million and relinquished right-of-way to MoDOT for a large portion of the outer roads and we’re very happy the project is finishing ahead of schedule and on budget.” Tom Evers, MoDOT area engineer, said the cooperation from St. Peters and St. Charles County was “critical” in getting the project completed. “They were fabulous partners,” Evers said. Evers said the mild winter and dry summer allowed for the work to be completed ahead of schedule.
Ehlmann said the dry weather has been awful for the farmers and area lawns, but “the good news is it helped us get this done two months ahead of schedule. And it’s well ahead of the closing of the Blanchette Bridge in November, so there now will be a viable alternate route from I-270 in St. Louis County to Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Charles County.” The final phase of the Route 364 Page Extension will extend from Mid Rivers Mall Drive running parallel to Hwy. N to the Hwy. N and I-64 interchange. Phase 3 of the project will be awarded to a contractor in spring 2013 and will be complete by the end of 2014.
Chamber to host ‘Turning the Page’ run on new roadway The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a 5K run and 1-Mile walk on the newly completed Phase 2 portion of Route 364, commonly known as the Page Avenue Extention. “Turning the Page -Reflections on Progress” night run will start at 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, with check in and day of registrations beginning at 7:30 pm. Registration for the run is now open at www.GSTCCC.com. The cost is $30 for the run and $20 for the 1-mile walk for those who register by Thursday, Aug. 23. Anyone registering at packet pick up or on race day will be charged $35 for the run and $25 for the walk. Shirts and finishers medals are guaranteed to the first 1,000 participants. Because this stretch of road is considered an active construction site, any spectator wishing to join the participants on the roadway will need to sign a waiver. For $10, spectators will receive a collectable T-shirt to commemorate the opening of Phase 2. Parking will be available at Church of the Shepherd, 1601 Woodstone in St. Charles or at the St. Peters Wal-Mart,1661 Jungermann Rd. Free shuttle busses will be running from both parking lots beginning at 7:30 p.m. Everyone will need to take the shuttle to the race start. Crossing the active roadway to reach Route 364 will be strongly discouraged and police enforced. Volunteers are needed to help in packet pick up and on the night of the race. Those interested in helping, are asked to call the chamber office. Volunteer registration will be open shortly on the calendar of events page for those wishing to sign up electronically. For more information, call the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 946-0633.
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Governor visits county with business incentives By Michael R. Smith Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, traveling the state to get the word out about a new small business incentive, spoke to a group of local political leaders and business people at the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce office Wed., July 18. Nixon says House Bill 1661 will encourage Missouri entrepreneurs to create jobs now. “Now is the time for small business,” Nixon said. “Small businesses provide the strongest growth in the economy.” He said the bill — which was passed in June — was created with bi-partisan support, is a “targeted, efficient, effective plan,” and “is only the latest component” of Missouri’s support for smaller companies. The bill offers a tax deduction for Missouri companies of 50 employees or fewer. It provides $10,000 for each new qualifying job and is effective for tax years 2012, 2013, and 2014. To earn the deduction a business owner must pay the county or state average wage — whichever is lower — and employ the new hire for at least one year. If the employer also provides at least 50 percent of the employee’s health insurance premium, the business can apply for a $20,000 deduction. Nixon said the bill continues a pattern of legislation which makes Missouri a pro-business state. He cited a 2012 Kaufman Foundation report which was reported in a CNN/Money article that showed Missouri moving from the No. 35 to No. 6 position in the number of company start-ups during the last year. That report said that lower business taxes, a phase-out of the state franchise tax, and affordable electricity rates contributed to the creation of start-ups. Based on that report, the governor said that CNN-Money rated Missouri as “one of the 10 most entrepreneurial states in 2011…the only state in
the Midwest states in the top 10.” St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann said the bill continues a pro-business environment in St. Charles County which brought large companies like Citi Mortgage and Mastercard to the area. A week later, on July 25, Nixon visited Zoltek Corporation’s new facility in St. Peters, announcing that the manufacturer of carbon fiber material is expanding its operations and plans to create 155 new jobs during the next three years. Zoltek Corp, which already has two locations in St. Charles County, is making a capital investment of $15 million, locating its new research, development and manufacturing facility in St. Peters. “Missouri’s manufacturing sector continues to move our economy in the right direction, and this $15 million local investment by Zoltek is another example of that positive momentum,” Nixon said. St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said he was pleased to see continued expansion of Zoltek’s facilities, and said he was glad that the expansion could be facilitated. “I’m proud that Zoltek chose to locate its newest facility in St. Peters,” Pagano said. To help Zoltek with its expansion plans, the state of Missouri authorized an economic incentive package worth $3.3 million. The package includes $1.5 million in Missouri BUILD and $1.7 million in Missouri Quality Jobs program tax credits, which the company can redeem provided it meets the requirements of each program. The state has also authorized $75,000 in customized training funding. The company has its corporate headquarters in Bridgeton. In addition, Zoltek has manufacturing plants in Abilene, Texas, and outside the United States in Mexico and Hungary. -Mary Ann O’Toole Holley contributed to this story
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Francis Howell ends fiscal year better than projected By Michael R. Smith “I have some good news to share,” said Francis Howell School District Chief Financial Officer Kevin Supple in his introductory comments to the Board of Education Thursday, July 19. “We ended the fiscal year better than expected.” He said that revenues for fiscal year 2012, which ended on June 30, were about 1.6-percent greater — or about $2.7-million more — than the revised budget. Supple said the revenue surplus came from four sources: - Additional state aid accounted for about half the surplus. - Lottery ticket sales - Sales tax revenue was higher than expected. - Other state funds for schools from railroad utility assessments. Supple explained that while a formula
FZSD teachers, administrators to get raise in pay By Amy Armour Employees in the Fort Zumwalt School District will have an unexpected bonus this fall—a raise. A salary freeze for the 2012-13 school year was lifted by the Board of Education on July 16 after the district received $500,000 more than expected in state funding. “The balance in our operating budget was better than originally expected,” said Bernie DuBray, district superintendent. “We went back and tried to be fair.” Last year, the Fort Zumwalt Board of Education decided to freeze salaries in the district for the 2012-13 school year in anticipation of a $3 million loss in operating revenues from state aid. State legislators have not come up with a solution to fully fund the formula districts — like FZSD — but the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) was given the latitude to distribute state funding to individual districts. As a result the district received $500,000 more than anticipated. DuBray said all employees in the district will receive a raise for the upcoming school year. Teachers will receive an average of a 2.6-percent raise and certified administrators will see an average of a 1.5-percent increase in salary for the 2012-13 year. The Board of Education also voted on July 16 to freeze salaries for the 2013-14 school year, but contingency language was added in case the funding outlook improved.
provides the district an estimate of state aid, until the money is received the exact amount is unknown. He said that the record Mega Millions lottery jackpot from the spring also boosted revenue to the district and was released earlier than expected by the state to be used for transportation costs. District expenditures in the fiscal year were 3.8-percent or about $6.4-million lower than the budget. Supple attributed the biggest savings to the district’s employee
insurance costs, which were almost 9 percent less than budgeted as employees chose plans which were less costly to the district. He said the difference between the actual and estimated insurance costs was because of to the difference of calendar and fiscal years. The district estimates its costs in the spring as the new fiscal year is planned — which begins July 1 — but employees select their insurance choices in the fall. Those plans then take effect Jan. 1 of the next year. Other savings, he said, were thanks
to slightly lower salary costs, and a mild winter which reduced utility expenses to heat the district’s buildings. “I’m surprised,” said Board President Marty Hodits. “I had to look at the figures twice.” From the report, director Mike Sommer asked Supple to prepare and present for the board a revised 5-year outlook. That forecast, reported at an earlier meeting, showed the district healthy for at least two years but then being challenged by declining revenue and reserves.
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The American Cancer Society is currently in need of volunteer drivers for their Road to Recovery program in St. Charles County. Road to Recovery is a program offered by the American Cancer Society where volunteers drive cancer patients to receive their treatments and then back home again. This program provides patients with the transportation they need to get well and fight back, when they may be unable to drive themselves. Not only does this service provide cancer patients with access to the life saving treatments they need, but it also provides a rewarding experience for the volunteer. Gerry Spitznagel has been a volunteer for two years, and says it’s been an “adventure in life.” After his wife passed away from pancreatic cancer, Spitznagel wanted to give back and decided volunteering to be a driver for the American Cancer Society Road to Recovery was the best way to do so. “It’s gratifying to help people in a time when they need it,” Spitznagel said. He said interacting with the people and being there for them has been a
By Amy Armour St. Charles County seniors will have the opportunity to learn how to live life to the fullest at a free senior fair this month. The eighth annual Silver and Gold Healthy Living Senior Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 7, at the St. Charles Convention Center. The free event will showcase more than 100 vendors with products and services of interest to area seniors. Elizabeth Liebel, with Baue Funeral Homes, said seniors can expect to learn about healthy living and how to age gracefully. The event has drawn about 1,800 seniors in the past, and Liebel expects this year’s event to attract about 2,000 seniors. Dr. John Morley, director of geriatric medicine at Saint Louis University, will be a guest speaker at the event from 11 a.m. to noon on the main stage. He is known for his unorthodox approach, which includes advocating against therapeutic diets. Attendees can also learn from Frank Ingari, president of Essence Healthcare, who will speak from 1:10 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. After perusing the more than 100 vendors geared specifically to area seniors, visitors can also take advantage of several free health
rewarding experience, and he’s happy he made the decision to volunteer. Road to Recovery has provided 306 rides for patients in St. Charles County just last year, but there is a constant need for more volunteer drivers. Spitznagel has met many people and feels that driving patients to their treatments has really made a difference in their treatment process. Volunteers are needed to help the American Cancer Society save lives and help people get well. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license for the state where they live. They must also have a safe, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance. Volunteer drivers must have a good driving history and be in good health. For additional information about the Road to Recovery program or to volunteer, contact Sherri Juergensen at 314-2868176 or email her at sherri.juergensen@ cancer.org. For more information about all of the programs and services offered to cancer patients, please call the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour help line at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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Bu llet i n Boa rd Francis Howell Interim assistant principal Brian Warner has been named as interim assistant principal at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School beginning with the 2012-13 school year. Warner started teaching as a social studies teacher in 2002 within the Francis Howell School District (FHSD). In 2004, he became the professional learning community (PLC) team leader. As a PLC team leader Warner managed, supervised and coordinated the world and US history curriculum maps, within the social studies department as well as developed and monitored world and US history SMART goals, course maps, formative and summative exams. His administrative experience stems from his skills developed as an administrative intern for the credit recovery and enrichment program within the FHSD, which he completed in 2008. Following his intern position, Warner was hired as the dean of students at Francis Howell High School in 2009, where he provided student services, instructional programming and discipline for approximately 575 students. Furthering this experience, Warner was the high school summer academy site principal in 2010 and 2012, as well as the high school summer academy site assistant principal in 2011. Warner holds a bachelor’s degree in
secondary education from the University of Missouri – St. Louis as well as master’s degree in education administration from Lindenwood University.
Special Educator William Vanderpool, director of alternative learning for the Francis Howell School District, is the recipient of the MO-CASE 2012 Outstanding New Special Education Administrator Award, given by the Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education. The Outstanding New Special Education Administrator Award is presented to a special education administrator who is beginning their career in special education or has five or less years in the field. Vanderpool holds a Missouri certification in the field of special education and has made special contributions to the field. He is being recognized for his role as a leader in special education and his outstanding leadership accomplishments within the Francis Howell School District. MO-CASE is a subdivision of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). MO-CASE is dedicated to the professional development and support of administrators and supervisors of special education within Missouri’s educational settings. Vanderpool will be introduced and presented with an award at the Fall Special Edu-
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Greer moves to FHN Kathryn Greer has been named as interim dean of students for Francis Howell North High School for the 2012-13 school year, replacing Brian Warner who was recently selected to be the interim assistant principal at Francis Howell Central High School. Greer taught physical education at Francis Howell High School (FHHS) for eight years and has been involved in numerous professional development activities. Working as a Peer Assessment Leader (PAL), Greer worked collaboratively with the physical education department to implement reading and evaluating non-fiction writing into all physical education courses. Additionally, she was the Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader, where she led the FHHS physical education personal lifetime and health PLCs. In 2009, Greer attended the Professional Learning Communities at Work Summer Institute, and presented FHHS’s development and implementation for response to intervention (RTI) at the Missouri Integrated Model Summer Institute for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Also, Greer served as an intern for the Francis Howell School District’s Leadership in Education Administration Program (LEAP). Greer holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education K-12 from Southeast Missouri State University, a master’s of art
degree in educational administration from Missouri Baptist University and a masters of art degree in sport and business administration. She is currently working on a doctoral degree at Maryville University.
Fort Zumwalt Boys volleyball team honored The Fort Zumwalt Board of Education honored the Fort Zumwalt South Varsity Boys Volleyball Team at its July 16 meeting. The 11-player squad brought home its first state championship title in May. The boys completed the regular volleyball season with a 27-8 record and travelled to its first state championship on May 18. The Bulldogs beat Bishop Dubourg High School two games to one to win the Class 3 Missouri State Championship held at Lindenwood University.
Volunteers needed The Fort Zumwalt School District is looking for adults over 50 years of age to share one hour a week during the school day with a child in kindergarten through fifth grade to help build reading skills and self-esteem. The district will provide training, materials, and ongoing support for volunteers to work with our children as tutors and friends. Volunteers may choose the school and the available time each week to volunteer. Training sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 5, and from 9 a.m. to
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Simpson awarded Jennifer Simpson, director of transportation for the Wentzville School District, is the recipient of the 2012 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Administrator of the Year Award. Simpson was presented with the award at the 47th annual MAPT Conference and Trade show in Columbia, Mo., last month. The award is presented annually to a MAPT member for their contributions to the pupil transportation field above and beyond the call of duty. “This department wouldn’t be what it is without all of our employees, I’m honored that they nominated me, but this award is for all of us and not just for me, this plaque should have all of our names on it,” Simpson said. Simpson was nominated for the award by the transportation employees, who wrote, “Jennifer is a great team leader and role model working hard to inspire her staff members. She does not expect more of anyone than she does of herself, displaying sincere confidence in her staff members. Her attitude is friendly, positive, and professional with a unique down to earth flair. The challenges of managing almost 200 people can be daunting, but Jen gives each staff member a voice in the workplace. She is a magnificent leader, role model and boss. Her staff members look up to her, respect her, and can’t help but love her because she leads by stellar example.” This is not the first award for the Transportation Department. Last winter the department received the best fleet efficiency rating in the county, and this spring they were presented with the “Exemplary School Bus Maintenance” award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
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Lindenwood Lindenwood joins MCF The Missouri Colleges Fund (MCF) recently announced that Lindenwood University has become its 17th member. Member schools are independent baccalaureate degree-granting liberal arts colleges and universities in the State of Missouri. The MCF was formed in 1952 as a non-profit corporation with the mission to acquire resources to help education students in its members’ private liberal arts colleges and universities. Since its inception, this corporation has raised more than $30 million for needs-based financial aid. “The Missouri Colleges Fund is very pleased that Lindenwood University, known nationally and internationally for innovation, entrepreneurship and extraordinary dedication to students, has joined the fund,” said Mike Backer, MCF president. For more information about the Missouri Colleges Fund, visit www.mocollegesfund.org.
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a runner on third and one out, Gateway catcher Landon Hernandez ripped a runscoring single to left field stretching the Grizzlies lead to 5-2. River City (31-30) had a quiet home half of the eighth inning and Gateway did nothing in the top of the ninth as River City reliever Jason Sullivan retired the Grizzlies in order. Then there was a final chance for the Rascals to pull off their fourth-straight walk-off victory. Serna got on base with one out on a walk against former Rascals hurler Richard Barrett. Brian Kaup slapped a single to left making it first and second with one out. Hewett then followed with a single up the middle but in a costly base running gaffe, Kaup was caught just past second base and after a rundown on the play, the Rascals were left with runners at second and third and two out. But Barrett then forced a groundout from Williams to second and the Rascals final comeback attempt was snuffed out. After finishing a three game home set with Gateway, River City visited the Normal, Ill., Cornbelters for a two-game weekend set last weekend before returning home to face the Washington, Penn., Wild Things for a three game set July 31 through Aug. 2 and then the Rascals finish out the week with a threegame weekend series Aug.3 through Aug. 5 in Sauget, Ill., against Gateway. River City entered the final week of July in fourth place in the Frontier League West Division. While the Rascals struggle to remain a .500 baseball team, tickets to the River City games remain as one of the best entertainment buys in the area.
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By Amy Armour Many students in the Wentzville School District will return to school later this summer with more space to learn. Construction will be complete this month on a total of 72 new classrooms throughout nine different schools in the Wentzville School District. And construction continues on the district’s third high school. “We are the fastest growing school district in Missouri over the past decade, and we expect that trend to continue for the foreseeable future,” said Matt Diechmann, with the Wentzville School District. “Our enrollment is now over 13,000 students and we expect an additional 600 or so for this school year.” Green Tree, Peine Ridge, Duello, Lakeview, Discovery Ridge, Crossroads, and Boone Trail elementary school, as well as Wentzville Middle and South Middle have been expanded with the additional classrooms. In addition to regular classrooms, the expansion includes four science labs at South Middle, a band and choir room at Wentzville Middle, a music room and an art room at Crossroads, and a library expansion at Boone Trail. Students will also have more choices in advanced placement (AP) classes this fall. “AP is a program of college-level courses (and examinations) for high school students. Many higher education institutions grant entering freshmen various benefits for qualifying scores on several AP exami-
nations,” Deichmann said. Dependent on the individual college or university, the successful completion of an AP class could permit a student to skip to a higher level of class in college or earn college credit for the class. The district now offers a total 23 AP classes. New this year, are AP classes in Spanish, German and French, as well as government and politics. “We work every year on increasing rigor and relevance in our class offerings, and this year Project Lead The Way will offer a class called Human Body Systems for the first time,” Deichmann said. According to Deichmann, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) offers a hands-on curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and math that allows students to apply what they are learning to real life engineering and technology projects. The district has offered PLTW since 2007. Diechmann said in “Human Body Systems” students will engage in the study of the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body system. “Important concepts in the course include: communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, and protection. The systems are studied as ‘parts of a whole,’ working together to keep the amazing human machine functioning at an optimal level,” Deichmann said.
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By Michael R. Smith Francis Howell School District leaders don’t see big changes in the new school year for teachers, students, or parents. The most obvious changes will be new construction at some schools. A curriculum program being implemented in the elementary schools is part of a new initiative to bring mathematics and English instruction to national standards. “It will be tight,” said Superintendent Pam Sloan, about construction projects that need to be completed before classes resume. Castlio Elementary — which is getting a new gym, a library renovation, and a fire sprinkler system — “could be done right before school starts.” But Chief Financial Officer Kevin Supple reported at the last Board of Education meeting that “projects are going very well.” He assured the board that although the construction at Castlio might run close
to the first day of classes, projects elsewhere would be finished to give teachers plenty of time to move in. Other major construction includes replacing heating and air-conditioning systems at Fairmount Elementary and Barnwell Middle Schools, and building a new gym at Francis Howell High. The high school varsity baseball field improvements will continue past the school start because the field doesn’t see fall use. This year FHSD begins implementing the Common Core curriculum in the elementary schools. Common Core is a national initiative to provide students with English/ language arts and mathematics skills they will need for college or workplace success. Sloan said preliminary work with the program was done last year but the district will “dig in” with it this year. “What might have been done in third grade before will be done in second grade,” Sloan said.
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Back-to-school shoppers spending more this year than last the surveys: • The average person with children in grades K-12 will spend $688.62 on their children, as compared to $603.63 last year. • On average, parents will spend the most on clothing ($246.10) and electronics ($217.88). • Nearly six of 10 parents will purchase some sort of electronic device, up from 51.9 percent who planned to do so last summer. • Teens and pre-teens will be spending some of their own money on back-toschool items. The average 13-17-year-old will spend more than $36 on pens, paper, lunchboxes, etc., and the average 6-12-yearold will chip in more than $25. Among college students, freshmen and their parents are expected to spend the most on back• College students and their families will to-school items, spending an average of more than $900. Many more college students will be spend an average of $907.22 on items rangliving in college housing this year than last year. ing from dorm furniture to school supplies and personal care items, up nearly $100 By SUE HORNOF trends regarding back-to-school spend- from last year. Two recent National Retail Federation ing this summer. Survey results show that • Roughly 75 percent of back-to-college (NRF) surveys indicate that families will combined spending on children in grades shoppers will buy clothing and accessories, be spending more this year than last on K-12 and college students will reach nearly spending an average of $132.97. Seventyback-to-school shopping. $84 billion, making the back-to-school one percent – the highest in the survey’s The NRF’s 2012 Back-to-School spend- shopping season this year’s second-biggest history – will purchase shoes, spending an ing survey and its Back-to-College spend- consumer retail spending event, topped average of $75.81. • More than half of college students will ing survey were conducted from July 2-9 only by the winter holiday season. to gauge consumer behavior and shopping Following are some key findings from be investing in electronics, with 54 percent
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Back-to-school tips from pediatricians soft drink contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. Drinking just one can of soda a day increases by 60 percent a child’s risk of obesity. Homework and study habits Setting sensible guidelines at the start of the school year is the best way to ensure good study habits. To help your child get off on the right foot: • Create an environment that is conducive to doing homework. Youngsters need a permanent workspace in their bedroom or another part of the home that offers privacy. • Schedule ample time for homework. • Establish a household rule that the TV set stays off during homework time. • Supervise computer and Internet use. • Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do a child’s homework for her. • If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren’t able to help her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. A new school year is time for new begin- Talk it over with your child’s teacher first. nings. These tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will help get kids Both sides of bullying off to a safe and healthy start. Bullying is when one child picks on another child repeatedly. Bullying can be Day 1 physical, verbal or social. It can happen at First-day-of-school jitters are common, school, on the playground, on the school bus, especially for young children and for those in the neighborhood or over the Internet. who will be attending a new school. To • When your child is bullied, help him make the first day easier: learn to respond by teaching him how to • Remind your child that she is not the look the bully in the eye; stand tall and stay only student who is a bit uneasy about the calm in a difficult situation; and walk away. first day of school. Teachers know that stu- Teach your child how to respond by saying dents are anxious and will make an extra in a firm voice: “I don’t like what you are effort to make sure everyone feels as com- doing,” “Please do not talk to me like that,” fortable as possible. and “Why would you say that?” Parents should also teach their children • Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun. She’ll see old friends when and how to ask for help; encourage and meet new ones. Refresh her positive friendships with other children; support memories about previous years, when she activities that interest their children; alert may have returned home after the first day school officials to problems with bullies with high spirits because she had a good time. and work with them on solutions; and make • Find another child in the neighborhood sure an adult who knows about the bullywith whom your youngster can walk to ing can watch out for the child’s safety and school or ride the bus. well-being when parents cannot be there. • If you feel it is appropriate, drive your • When your child is the bully, be sure he child to school or walk with her and pick knows that bullying is never OK. Set firm, consistent limits on aggressive behavior, her up on the first day. be a positive role model, and show chilHealthy eating at school dren they can get what they want without Kids need proper nutrition in order to teasing, threatening or hurting someone. concentrate and remain focused in the Parents should handle a child’s bullyclassroom. To help ensure healthful eating: ing with effective, non-physical discipline, • Plan on packing lunch on the days when such as loss of privileges. Develop practhe main course is one your child prefers not tical solutions with the school principal, to eat. Most schools regularly send cafeteria teachers, counselors, and parents of the menus home so families can plan ahead. children your child has bullied. • Restrict your child’s soft drink conFor more back-to-school tips from the sumption. Remember that each 12-ounce AAP, visit AAP.org.
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By SUZANNE CORBETT Thanks to improved nutritional awareness, school lunches have changed for the better. “With the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act taking effect this year, there’s more attention to making school meals healthier,” said West County resident Roberta Duyff, a registered dietitian and author of “American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide” (4th edition, 2012). The new standards include providing more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and low-fat and fat-free dairy products, such as skim milk. The goal is to create healthier, more balanced meals. Daily school menus must now include more colorful fruits and vegetables and foods that reduce saturated fat, trans fats and sodium. “Moms and dads can feel pretty good about these changes,” Duyff said. “They reflect the new nutritional standards you’ll see in school lunch programs, which are good guidelines that can help parents pack a better lunch for their kids.” Packing a healthier lunch begins with getting kids involved in food selection and preparation. “If kids help with the lunch packing, they’re more likely to eat what they pack and less likely to swap,” said Duyff. Including nutritious choices will help kids learn healthy food habits. Instead of high-fat chips and dips, consider salsa, hummus or low-fat, yogurt-based dips with veggies and fruits as dippers. Ask kids to make the dips, and let them decide how to flavor them. Some might like fruity flavors with addins like strawberry puree, while others may want to mix in dill or other herbs. “Take kids food shopping, which also makes it fun,” Duyff suggested. “And don’t forget to shop for colors: red, orange and green vegetables such as peppers, cucum-
bers, squash or even jicama.” Other healthy food choices Duyff recommended are lean meats such as chicken, turkey and lean cuts of beef. Vegetable protein, such as peanut butter and beans, are other options, as are non-fat dairy and low-fat cheeses, especially finger foods like cheese sticks. Think whole-grain breads, flatbreads and tortillas for wraps, and before buying, check the label. As Duyff said, “Just because a bread is brown in color doesn’t necessarily make it whole-grain. You have to read the label.” After the lunchbox is packed and ready to go, be sure to provide money for milk. “It’s important to make milk a part of lunch,” Duyff said. “It’s the best way to provide the calcium kids need.”
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Local firing range has spike in business after Colorado shooting By Jeannie Seibert Training, practice, ongoing education, practice and more practice is part of the law enforcement officer’s life. Ron Nuebauer, chief administrator of the Eastern Mo. Police Academy (EMPA), located within St. Charles Community College, has 40 years of military, police and law enforcement training experience. He said ongoing education is vital to keeping all law enforcement departments up-to-date on evolving techniques and tactics to more efficiently deal with changing public safety threats such as: Drug dealers’ changing product lines from pot to meth; Bomb threats in public spaces and infrastructure; Chemical spills with two interstate highways intersecting here; Hostage situations; and, The unthinkable like the recent Aurora, Colo. theatre shooting. Mo. Dept. of Public Safety requires all licensed peace officers and reserve officers to successfully complete a minimum of 48 hours continuing education annually on core curricula subjects. EMPA not only trains peace officers but certifies Post Approved Providers, e.g. licensed training personnel within a law enforcement agency. Lake Saint Louis Chief Michael Force has each watch sergeant certified to provide ongoing training to his/her shift patrol officers. “We call it training the trainer,” Force said. It not only saves a small city police department money but it keeps all first responders on the same page in communication and tactical approaches during emergencies. Nuebauer said he remembers when officers would have been instructed to just secure a perimeter in a case such as the July 19 shootings in Colorado. Shortly after midnight, an armed gunman shot into an audience for 20 minutes, killing 12 and injuring 58 movie-goers. “We call that an active shooter situation,” Nuebauer said. In any active shooter situation there is seldom time to wait for the SWAT unit to arrive so first responders to a volatile crime scene are trained “to act instinctively” in complete confidence and full cooperation with other officers and first responders. Another element in which law enforcement requires cutting edge knowledge is the law itself. Missouri is a conceal/carry state which allows citizens to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm – just like Colorado. In the days following the movie massacre, the state of Colorado saw a 40-percent uptick in conceal/carry gun permit applications following the theatre shooting. That phenomenon didn’t stop at the state line. On July 23, the Monday following the Colorado shootings, Ultimate Defense Firing Range in St. Peters, saw a record day for business, according to Sgt. Paul Basteen, range co-owner and Lake Saint Louis police officer. Why all the interest? Bastean said many were seeking to sharpen their shooting skills while the majority was new customers signing up for the required firearms training necessary to obtain
a conceal/carry permit. Ultimate Defense is primarily a personal defense training and practice center but does a brisk business as a firearms retailer. In Missouri, background checks are performed on anyone purchasing a firearm and officially sanctioned firearms training must be successfully completed before conceal/carry permits are issued by the Sheriff’s Department. While Colorado is also a conceal/carry state the theatre chain maintains a ‘gun-free zone’ policy. “The tragedy out in Aurora wasn’t just that the shooter had four guns,” Bastean said. “The tragedy was that the people in the theatre didn’t have any guns. People were literally slaughtered because they didn’t have any way of defending themselves.” Being designated ‘gun-free’ prevented the trained, law abiding conceal/carry permit holders and military personnel on the premises that night from defending themselves and the 70 individuals who were either killed or wounded, Bastean said. “A lot of people are taking the example of that crime to restart the gun control debate,” he said. The theatre shooting ranks as one of the worst massacres in recent history. But, “there was an incident at a church in Aurora just a few months ago where there was another shooting,” Bastean said. “That could have been a lot worse except there was a conceal/carry license holder in the church – the shooter was taken down.” Just three months ago, April 22, a convicted felon opened fire during Sunday services at the New Destiny Christian Church of Aurora, Colo. After shooting and killing the pastor’s mother an armed church member fired on the shooter, killing him before he could harm others. But the April shooting didn’t attract the same media attention as the July shooting in the same town. Bastean said pro gun control arguments maintain that since the shooter was protected by body armor, an armed gun owner on the premises couldn’t have stopped him. “I’ve been shot with body armor on,” Bastean said. “It’s not comfortable.” In fact, it will knock down or stun a subject long enough to restrain him. That type of knowledge could be invaluable. Meanwhile, Nuebauer, who was originally against the right to carry concealed firearms, said he has seen so many evolutions in law enforcement training, tactics and attitudes that he can plot a 180-degree turnaround in law enforcement’s attitude toward armed civilians. “Before conceal/carry passed all the sheriffs and police chiefs were warning that Missouri would turn into the Wild West,” said Nuebauer. “But it didn’t turn into the Wild West.” While ongoing, professional training is a part of a law enforcement officers’ life, citizens who make the sober, educated decision to arm themselves must commit to ongoing training and just like police officers, practice.
Gun control advocates speak out for stricter federal laws By Jeannie Seibert More gun control legislation must be polling well. Democrats who championed the assault weapon ban during the Clinton administration saw little reason to pursue stricter gun legislation when the assault weapons ban expired during the Bush years. There was virtually no public outcry to reinstate the ban. Even during the first week following the Colorado shootings in mid-July President Barack Obama had little to say on stiffer gun control laws. But, a full week later, White House spokesman Jay Carney said on July 26 that Obama still supports a ban on the sale of assault weapons adding, “There are things we can do short of legislation and short of gun laws that can reduce violence in our society.” A former member of the Obama administration, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel noted gun violence in his city was up 40 percent in 2012 blaming easy access to guns. Emanuel proposed a gun control ordinance which was approved by City Council in the week following the movie theatre massacre. “The city of Chicago is committed to maintaining the fullest degree of lawful handgun restrictions possible while still respecting the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens, because maintaining commonsense restrictions is an issue of public safety,” Emanuel said. Another mayor, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, called for a nationwide strike of police officers until stricter gun control legislation is passed. He quickly walked back his call for a strike, which would have been illegal, using the opportunity to press for presidential candidates to be more specific in their federal gun control legislation stances. The Brady Campaign joined Bloomberg’s call for the candidates to make their positions clearer. While the incumbent has embraced some additional gun restrictions, presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney said stricter federal laws would have little effect on gun-related crime carried out at the local level.
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By SHANNON F. IGNEY On July 17, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack designated all 114 Missouri counties as primary disaster areas, due in part to the effects of the drought on crops. Extended stretches of dry skies and intense heat contributed to conditions not seen since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and a bountiful garden of fresh Vers. 2 vegetables, colorful blooms and lush green For lighter backgrounds grass in our own backyards are not in the cards this summer. The brown grass and burnt-tipped bushes throughout St. Louis County have been in the making for some time. Moisture levels have been dropping since early 2011 with little snow accumulation and sporadic spring showers, creating an environment that damages root systems and inhibits healthy growth patterns. Final Art 4.12.07 “The critical shortage of water in our soil at this time combined with the heat can physiologically change the plant’s growth pattern – even stop the process of photosynthesis,” said Chip Tynan, horticulturist at the Missouri Botanical Garden. “Plants will not grow in this extreme heat, so I tell people to think plant preservation – not pretty plants.” The best way to focus on preservation in the current climate is to allow lawns, shrubs and bushes to enter the dormancy phase of the growth cycle. To allow a lawn to enter this phase, reduce the water supply and keep mowing to a minimum. When the lawn shows signs of wilt and is completely brown, it is dormant. Once dormant, the University of Missouri Plant Sciences Department recommends giving the lawn at least 1 inch of water every two or three weeks during the summer season to
prevent turf loss. That minimal amount of water is sufficient to hydrate the lower plant portions and increase the recovery process for next season. For bushes, Tynan recommended a simple scratch test. “Lightly scratch the bark of the tree or a bush leaf with your thumbnail,” Tynan said. “If a light green tissue protrudes from under the scratch, the plant is entering dormancy and is not dead.” If that is the case, Pynan suggested watering for survival and leaving brown, dry leaves and buds intact. If the test does not produce green tissue, further analysis is needed. To ensure root and bulb preservation for a shrub or bush measuring less than 4 feet tall, water it at the base for about a minute. For larger plants, increase watering time up to two minutes. That will provide the plant enough water for sustainability but will not flood the root systems. When lawns and bushes are allowed to enter the dormancy phase, Tynan suggested resisting the urge to “dead-head” brown, crispy buds or wilted, rolled leaves. Plants store energy in the dead materials that is necessary to preserve roots and bulbs for the spring growth cycle. “My professional recommendation: Perennials and most annuals are easily replaced. Preservation of trees and shrubs is critical,” Tynan said. “Focus on survival.”
Tips from the pros • The best time to water a lawn is from 6-8 a.m. • Move sprinklers frequently to avoid puddles and runoff. • Hand-water problem areas, such as slopes, southern exposures and areas next to driveways and walks. • Water bases of shrubs, bushes and trees with a garden hose. • Allow for taller growth between mowings. • Apply nitrogen fertilizer in the fall to enrich the root system for next season. • Resist the urge to prune leaves, limbs and flower buds. For more tips, call the Missouri Botanical Garden Center for Home Gardening at (314) 577-5143. Professionals are on hand to answer questions from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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Healt h Capsu les ‘Sunscreen’ for the eyes Most people are aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful rays, but an American Optometric Association (AOA) survey showed that the majority of Americans do not recognize the importance of ultraviolet (UV) protection for the eyes. According to the AOA’s recent American Eye-Q survey, only 47 percent of Americans believe UV protection is the most important factor when purchasing sunglasses. Less that one-third (28 percent) of those surveyed indicated that wearing sunglasses and sunscreen should always go hand in hand. Fraser Horn, O.D., a member of the AOA’s Sports Vision Council, said that while UV radiation cannot be seen or felt, long-term exposure to UV rays can cause irreparable damage to the eyes. “Whether it’s a cloudy or sunny day, summer or winter, eyes – just like the skin – need to be protected from the sun’s UV rays in order to decrease the risk of diseases and disorders,” Horn said. Effects of long-term exposure to harmful rays can include cataracts, cancer, agerelated macular degeneration and damage to the retina. Short-term eye exposure to excessive amounts of UV radiation can cause a “sunburn” called photokeratitis, which may be painful and include symptoms such as red eyes, a foreign body sensation or gritty feeling in the eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing. The condition usually is temporary and rarely causes permanent damage, according to the AOA. The AOA recommends wearing sunglasses and protective contact lenses that block out 99-100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation and screen out 75-90 percent of visible light. Sizing up toddlers Some kids are big, and others are too big, but according to researchers, many mothers cannot tell the difference. At the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Erin Hager asked mothers of overweight toddlers to choose silhouettes that they thought represented the size of their children. “Ninety-four percent of mothers of overweight toddlers chose a silhouette that was two or more images smaller than their child’s true body size,” Hager said, adding that mothers of normal-weight toddlers estimated incorrectly also. Weight and the prostate A study indicates that men with earlystage prostate cancer are more likely to
have more problematic tumors if they are overweight or obese. “The risk of having larger and more aggressive-appearing tumors that are more likely to recur after surgery did increase with increasing body mass index, which is a measure of body weight to frame,” said Vincent Freeman, a University of Illinois at Chicago researcher who saw the association in data on 119 men. According to Freeman, the risk of having such tumors was three times higher for overweight men and six times higher for obese men, compared with healthy-weight men. The study was presented at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research and supported by the National Institutes of Health. Kidney stones on the rise A new study shows a rise in the number of Americans with kidney stones. Charles Scales, a researcher at UCLA, looked and national health survey data and found that in 1994, roughly one in 20 people had kidney stones. Looking at data from 2007-2010, the number of those afflicted was one in 11. “Obesity, diabetes and gout were all strongly associated with having kidney stones,” Scales said. “This is very important, because all these conditions are preventable and directly related to diet and lifestyle.” Weight control is a crucial common factor of obesity, diabetes and gout. Scales recommends drinking plenty of fluids and eating a balanced diet low in sodium and animal protein and with a moderate amount of calcium. Scales’ study was presented at a meeting of the American Urological Society and supported by the National Institutes of Health. Health education & events Body composition analysis will be offered form 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon. Participants will learn in about 30 seconds their body mass index, percentage of body fat, amount of dry lean mass, lean muscle mass, and how many calories they should consume to lose, gain or maintain their weight. The service is free, but registration is required. Call 344-2273 or visit progresswest.org. ••• John Park, M.D., will conduct free sinus and allergy screenings from 5-7 p.m. on Monday Aug. 27 at Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon. For reservations, call 344-2273 or visit progresswest.org.
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Marsha Yuede, Coldwell Banker Gundaker agent at the Mid Rivers office, is among the agents that have been named to the 2012 The Wall Street Journal/ Yuede REAL Trends’ “The Thousand Report” for her individual transaction sides. The report recognizes the top 1,000 residential real estate agents in the country based on annual 2011 sales volume and transaction sides. “We are so pleased that many of our agents are once again included in this list of the top agents in the country,” Jim Dohr, president of Coldwell Banker Gundaker, said. The Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends’ “The Thousand Report” is based on a survey of more than 900 of the largest brokerage firms in the country and every national branded network, associations of Realtors and hundreds of other sources to determine the top real estate professionals in the U.S. The top 1,000 is divided into four separate rankings: top individual sales professional ranked by closed transaction sides, top individual sales professional ranked by closed sales volume, top team ranked by closed transaction sides or top team ranked by closed sales volume.
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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West HealthCare Center have been honored with several awards from Professional Research Consultants, a national research firm that conducts patient satisfaction surveys for hospitals throughout the country. BJC HealthCare has used PRC for several years to gain information about how to improve the patient experience at each of its member hospitals. Progress West HealthCare Center has been presented with the Top Performer Award for Outpatient services. The “Top Performer” award is given annually to the health care provider scoring at or above the 100th percentile in overall quality of care. Additionally, Progress West has received five “5 Star” awards in the following areas: emergency department, outpatient, outpatient surgery, obstetrics inpatient services and outpatient surgery unit/outpatient surgery. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has been presented with “5 Star” awards in obstetrics and emergency services. Five star awards are for scores in the top 90th percentile or above among all hospitals in the PRC database for a rating of “Excellent” overall quality of care. The hospital received a “4 Star” award in outpatient services for “Excellent” ratings in the top quartile. “Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West HealthCare Center are proud member s of BJC HealthCare, which PLACES is committed to offering patients the highTower Loan, a finance company, has cele- est quality care,” John Antes, president of brated the grand opening of its new location Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West, in St. Peters with a ribbon cutting. The com- said. “BJC HealthCare is a leader in quality pany operates more than 150 branch offices core measures and is among the top health in Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. care organizations in the nation. We share Tower Loan is located at 3344 Mid these awards with all the patients, families Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. and the St. Charles community.”
Celebrating without the ribbon The Art Institute of St. Louis hosted its Show Me Art grand opening. Honorary guests tossed paint onto a canvas in lieu of a ribbon cutting to commemorate the grand opening of the new art school as well as the school’s donation to the South Broadway Art Project. The canvas will be displayed at the school.
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Com mu n it y Event s HALF MARATHON The 13.1 mile route was recently locked-in and a 5K run has been added to the second annual MO’ Cowbell Half Marathon scheduled for Sun., Oct. 7, in St Charles. Organized by the civic group Partners for Progress (PfP) in cooperation with Big River Running Company, the MO’ Cowbell Half Marathon made its debut in 2011 and met its capacity with 1,500 runners. This year the event is expected to draw at least 3,000 runners. Repeating last year’s success, amenities will again include tech race shirts, individual finisher medals, a souvenir cowbell, post-race band, live up-tothe-second finisher results, and two in-race split times provided by Big River Race Management. There will also be a Health & Fitness ExMO’ at packet pick-up to be held at Lindenwood University. Runner registration is $75. This year’s headlining sponsors are Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Healthcare Center, members of BJC HealthCare. For more information visit mocowbellrun.com or contact Kerin Abbey at 441-6880 ext. 230.
a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 6 at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. The free class is for individuals who are living with a chronic lung disease and their families who would like to learn more about lung disease, medication and testing. Classes are taught by nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and respiratory therapists. A free lunch is provided. For more information, call 947-5682. ••• A free “No More Belly Fat” seminar will be held at 6 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 16, at Ultimate Fitness Plus for Women, 821 W. Terra Lane in O’Fallon. Learn tips and secrets to lose that midsection, and flatten abs without crunches. Space is limited, so RSVP by calling 272-8442. ••• A free “Seven Secrets to Losing Weight” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 30, at Ultimate Fitness Plus for Women, 821 W. Terra Lane in O’Fallon. Learn real secrets to weight loss. Space is limited, so RSVP by calling 272-8442.
FUNDRAISERS HEALTHY HAPPENINGS A Heart Screening will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 3, in the St. Peters Room at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Receive your LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, along with HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, cholesterol ratio, blood glucose, body fat analysis and blood pressure – for $20. To register, call toll-free 1-866-SSM-DOCS. ••• A Better Breathers Club & Pulmonary Education Class will be held from 11:30
The Boone Trail Corvette Club will hold its next fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 25. at Bandana’s Barbecue restaurant, 6163 Mid Rivers Mall Drive. In addition to displaying Corvettes from 1953 to the present, the club will also auction gift baskets of various items donated by area businesses. Visitors can also purchase a chance to win a 50/50 raffle. For more information, visit www.boonetrailcc.com. ••• Operation Food Search’s 19th annual golf
tournament will be held on Mon., Oct. 8 at Winghaven Country Club, 7777 Winghaven Boulevard in O’Fallon. SWING to End Hunger will be played at St. Louis’ only Nicklaus-design course. A variety of golf participation and sponsorship opportunities are available. To register, contact Steve Baer at 314-726-5355, ext. 19 or visit www.OperationFoodSearch.org.
FAMILY ARENA EVENTS Summerland Tour 2012 will be held at 7 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 7 at the St. Charles Family Arena. The concert will include the bands Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit and Marcy Playground. Tickets are $41$61 and include parking. For tickets, call 896-4200 or visit www.familyarena.com.
PEACH FESTIVAL The first peach festival in St. Charles County will be begin at 8 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 4 and run through 4 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 5 at Rick’s Roadside Market, 5382 Gutermuth Road in Cottleville. The peach festival will bring 33 varieties of Missouri peaches to market while inviting local coaches, leaders of local organizations, local servicemen and veterans to participate in the “Take One for Your Team and Get Dunked” challenge and raise money for their organizations. The festival will also include food, free entertainment, a 30-animal petting zoo, face painting, balloon artists, caricature artists, and 35 specialty vendors. For more information, contact Marcia Rodriguez at 734-7420 or email marciarodriguez1@yahoo.com.
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FAMILY FUN The sixth annual Free Kids Block Party & Touch-a-Truck Event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 18, at the Saint Charles Convention Center. This event, which is open to the public, is geared toward healthy and active lifestyles for children, ages 3 to 11. The indoor and outdoor event will feature a variety of activities and trucks for children to interact with, including a fire truck, a crane, an armored tactical vehicle, a gymnastics bus, Gus Gus the Fun Bus, an Army cargo truck, and a variety of large vehicles from the St. Charles City Public Works Department. For more information, visit www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com/kidsblockparty.
DANCE CLINIC The Francis Howell Central Sensations Dance Team’s annual Fall Dance Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 25 at Francis Howell Central High School. All kindergarten through eighthgrade girls are invited to participate. Participants will learn one routine to perform at a home varsity Spartan football game on Fri., Aug. 31. The cost is $30 per girl and includes a lunch and T-shirt. To register,
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A Teen Advisory Board Lock In will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on Fri., Aug. 10 at Spencer Road Library. Members of Teen Advisory Boards across the Library District are invited to participate. Enjoy pizza, games, movies and more. Contact your TAB leader for required permission slip and sign-up. Visit the St. Charles City-County Library District online www. youranswerplace.org to learn more about library programs, resources and initiatives. ••• St. Charles County Youth Orchestra auditions will be held on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 at Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 West Clay St. in St. Charles. All levels of string, wind, brass and percussion are invited to audition for the premier Youth Orchestra in St. Charles County. For audition requirements call 916-0515 or email sccyo@sccyo.org. ••• Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and learn about some of the things soldiers had to eat to stay alive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 25, at Towne Park in Wentzville. Historian and professor of history, Layne Chartrand, will lead “Feeding the Civil War Soldier.” This program focuses on the food that fueled the armies of the North and South, with performances by several members of the 11th Mississippi, Company G, Lamar Rifles and Civil War Living Historians. For more information about the historical homestead at Towne Park, visit www.stccparks.org. ••• “Ka-Pow! Comic Art & Storyboarding” will on display from through Sept. 7 at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Center Drive in St. Charles. An opening reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri., July 27. Original works influenced from traditional or contemporary comics executed in any media will be featured in this exhibition. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 255-0270. ••• Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz will start at 6:30 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 8 at the Yacht Club of St. Louis, 105 Lake Village Drive in St. Charles. The event will feature an evening of fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, chocolate and live jazz featuring Denise Thimes, an internationally known jazz vocalist. Tickets are $60 each. Purchase tickets online or call 939-3300. All proceeds benefit United Way of Greater St. Louis.
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Healthy Seminars “Strategies to Healthy Living,” steps to achieving better health by reducing stress, will be held at 6:15 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 9 and Aug. 23, at the Chiropractic Wellness Connection, 111 O’Fallon Commons Dr. in O’Fallon. The event is free. RSVP to 9780970 with the date you would like to attend. ••• “What is Your Body Type – Advanced Hormone Workshop” will focus on the difficulty of losing weight, foggy thinking, fatigue, irritability, lack of energy, insomnia or hot flashes. The free seminar to will be held at 10:15 a.m. Sat., Aug. 18 and at 10:15 a.m., Sat., Sept. 15. Visit www. whatisyourbodytype.com for more information. RSVP to 978-0970 with the date you would like to attend.
MEETINGS The St. Charles County Pachyderm Club’s regular meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Fridays at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 1850 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles. For more information, contact Bernie McCann at 544-5955.
SUPPORT GROUPS A MI Multiple Myeloma Support Group will be held at 10 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 8, in the education room at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park in St. Peters. The group offers an opportunity to meet and interact with fellow myeloma patients and their loved ones. To register, call Kathy Cartwright at 447-9006. ••• A Brain Injury Support Group will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 9, at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Meetings are sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. For more information, call 314-423-6442.
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