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The beginning of a new year is often a time to look forward and look back. The way the future looks, I prefer to look back – and depend on my advanced age to spare me from having to deal with too much of the future.

If there are any awards to be given to anyone for what they did in 2012, one of those rewards should be for prophecy, if only because prophecies that turn out to be right are so rare.

With that in mind, my choice for the prediction of the year award goes to Bret Stephens of the Wall Street Journal for his column of Jan. 24, 2012, titled: “The GOP Deserves to Lose.”

Despite reciting a litany of reasons why President Obama deserved to be booted out of the White House, Stephens said, “Let’s just say right now what voters will be saying in November, once Barack Obama has been re-elected: Republicans deserve to lose.”

To me, the Republican establishment is the Eighth Wonder of the World. How they can keep repeating the same mistakes for decades on end is beyond my ability to explain.

Bret Stephens said, back at the beginning of 2012, that Mitt Romney was one of the “hollow men,” and that voters “usually prefer the man who stands for something.”

Yet this is not just about Mitt Romney. He is only the latest in a long series of presidential candidates backed by a Republican establishment that seems convinced that ad hoc “moderation” is where it’s at – no matter how many of their ad hoc moderates get beaten by even vulnerable, unknown or discredited Democrats.

Back in 1948, when the Democratic Party splintered into three parties, each one with its own competing presidential candidate, Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey was considered a shoo-in.

Best-selling author David Halberstam described what happened: “Dewey’s chief campaign tactic was to make no mistakes, to offend no one. His major speeches, wrote the Louisville Courier Journal, could be boiled down ‘to these historic four sentences: Agriculture is important. Our rivers are full of fish. You cannot have freedom without liberty. The future lies ahead ...’”

Does this sound like a more recent Republican presidential candidate?

Meanwhile, President Harry Truman was on the attack in 1948, with speeches that had many people saying, “Give ‘em hell, Harry.” He won, even with the Democrats’

vote split three ways.

But, to this day, the Republican establishment still goes for pragmatic moderates who feed pablum to the public, instead of treating them like adults.

It is not just Republican presidential candidates who cannot be bothered to articulate a coherent argument, instead of ad hoc talking points. Have you yet heard House Speaker John Boehner take the time to spell out why Barack Obama’s argument for taxing “millionaires and billionaires” is wrong?

It is not a complicated argument. Moreover, it is an argument that has been articulated many times in plain English by conservative talk show hosts and by others in print. It has nothing to do with being worried about the fate of millionaires or billionaires, who can undoubtedly take care of themselves.

What we all should be worried about are high tax rates driving American investments overseas, when there are millions of Americans who could use the jobs that those investments would create at home.

Yet Obama has been allowed to get away with the emotional argument that the rich can easily afford to pay more, as if that is the issue. But it will be the issue if no one says otherwise.

One of the recent sad reminders of the Republicans’ tendency to leave even lies and smears unanswered was a television replay of an old interview with the late Judge Robert Bork, whose nomination to the Supreme Court was destroyed by character assassination.

Judge Bork said that he was advised not to answer Ted Kennedy’s wild accusations because those false accusations would discredit themselves. That supposedly sophisticated advice cost the country one of the great legal minds of our time – and left us with a wavering Anthony Kennedy in his place on the Supreme Court.

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l ette r s t o t h e e d i t o r Frame of mind To the Editor: It was a pleasure to get the MRN before Christmas. It usually puts me in a better frame of mind to see something other than the mainstream media spin.

As usual, Tom Sowell was right on target.

Whether it is the economy, politics or gun control it is refreshing to see logic and facts used as opposed to knee-jerk platitudes and feel-good philosophy.

The letters to the editor were on point for our current “fiscal cliff.” I agree with Mr. Waller, every citizen should be exposed to what happened at Jekyll Island. I doubt, given the current mindset of our citizenry, it would benefit many, but to those who still think and reason it is an eye-opener. I would argue about Mr. Waller’s characterization of President Obama and a Republican Congress. We have a Republican House, but still a Democratic Senate. The major problem, in my humble opinion, is that it makes no difference. Politicians are politicians and citizens are citizens. The former have no regard for the latter, or the wishes of the latter, except to stay in power.

The liberal eastern establishment is now the Progressive Democrat machine and those conservative, “racist” Southern Democrats are the “conservative” Republicans. The electorate stays the same and the elected remain the slippery eels with not conviction at all. As for Ms. GoforthMcDougal’s comments, we have Senator McCaskill still in office because the Democrats are smarter and more convicted in getting elected. They turned the Missouri Senatorial election into a one-dimensional issue – abortion. The “conservative” Republicans ran like little babies from one of the most conservative in the party.

Shame on them.

Missourians have no doubt that Senator McCaskill is a standard bearer for all that President Obama represents. We have only ourselves to blame for the predicament of our nation. We elected people that are not trusted, have proven time and again to be untrustworthy, over and over again. That is the shame on us.

Lastly, I read, with some humor, Mary Ann O’Toole Holley’s article on rate increase for Ameren. Talk about a snake oil sale. The last paragraph says it all.

Five rate increase in six years. It is a good thing the economy is booming or it may be a hardship for the customers of Ameren to pay their bill at times. Folks,

the utilities are simply another form of bureaucratic manipulation. Utilities are a government controlled monopoly. You may be able to choose gas or electric in some cases, but try getting a competitive quote from another electric company. Of course, it was printed that the utility company says that we could have lower bills if we implement all the “efficient” programs recommended. I am sure this is a great “truism.” Don’t use the utility and your bill will decrease. Keep in mind, however, if revenues fall the utility must increase rates to maintain the profit that has been established. We can all go out and buy new appliances, get even more weatherproofing and buy those cute little fluorescent bulbs that have a disposal problem.

I imagine I could recover all these costs in a few decades and Ameren will hold the rates until I break even or get ahead. This is about as likely as my grandchildren being able to pay off the enormous debt that has been rung up for them.

Ken Ferguson St. Peters

Sandy Hook tragedy To the Editor: The devastating tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School will never be fully understood. We read articles and hear interviews that attempt to make sense of an event such as this, but at best, these explanations are incomplete. We have all heard the theories: lack of parental bonding, mental illness that manifests in uncontrollable rage, easy access to guns. The list goes on. But how should we respond here in the St. Louis region in the aftermath of this horrific incident?

As five of our region’s local taxing authorities for children’s services, we exist to expand mental health services and improve access to mental health services that benefit children in each of our jurisdictions. Here are some strategies that we suggest for coping with the Sandy Hook incident: Pay special attention to your children as they process this incident. … They may need your reassurance, a listening ear or other avenues to express their feelings.

Limit the time you allow your children (especially younger ones) to see/hear media coverage of the incident.

Realize that this incident may cause heightened anxiety in those around you

and make allowances whenever possible.

Recognize – and be gentle – if you experience heightened anxiety yourself.

Be aware that it will take time for people to recover from their reactions to this incident (and each person recovers uniquely).

Don’t hesitate to request help from mental health or other helping professionals such as educators or clergy if you need extra support. Many schools are coordinating efforts on their own, so parents may find resources through their schools that are specific to their children’s situations.

If you or someone you know is dealing with a difficult child, or child with mental illness and want information on emergency behavioral health responses, NAMI is a helpful resource. http://www.nami.org.

If you don’t know whom to call locally, dial the United Way’s 2-1-1 help line OR the Behavioral Health Response (BHR) at (314) 469-6644. Nationally, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has created some specific talking points for parents on restoring a sense of safety after a school shooting, on kids and guns, and on other topics at http://www.aacap.org.

We know too well the stigma of mental illness, but we urge parents to not be afraid to seek help for their families.

This incident reveals in stark terms, the importance of making high quality mental health services available to those who need it before a crisis occurs. The tragedy at Sandy Hook shows us how critical these services are – and will continue to be – to Newtown, to our region and across the country.

St. Charles County Community &Children’s Resource Board Bruce Sowatsky, executive director

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Zero sum In game theory, a zero sum game describes a situation where one participant’s gain directly correlates to another participant’s loss. Put another way, zero sum games are strictly competitive and require a complete winner and a complete loser. Non-zero sum games are generally exemplified through trade, where two parties each believe they are receiving a thing of greater value. This scenario allows for situations where both participants win.

When exactly, one wonders, did our nation come to be a zero sum nation? Why do we now enter every debate where something given to one side must be taken from the other?

When did we cease being a nation of statesmen and become a nation of bitter rivals?

The most frightening part of this theory is that in this case the rivals are not, as one might assume, our disparate political parties. This is not a discussion of Republicans versus Democrats. Instead, the competing parties in this game are the government versus the people.

The most recent farcical example of this was the so-called “debate” over the so-called “fiscal cliff.” In reality, this whole charade was nothing more than political posturing. It was needed drama to distract the people from the obvious fact that once again our government has achieved nothing, decided nothing, and served us in no particular way.

By crafting a last-minute resolution that could have been predicted by the cast of “Pawn Stars” six months earlier, our politicians used sleight of hand to disguise the fact that the only thing they had accomplished was the illusion of governing. The agreement that was reached had absolutely no effect on the base problem that, every minute of every day, our country spends more money than it takes in.

While disappointing, this non-solution should hardly be a surprise.

Our federal government learned some time ago that the most expedient way to get re-elected was to shove actual problems outside the range of

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In 2011, the country was fearful that we would not be able to reach agreement on an increase to the debt ceiling. The fiscal cliff debate masked the fact that we are once again at that limit – but there are no actual repercussions to that for two whole months, when another Band-aid will likely be applied.

Many people may not be aware that the bill governing our national welfare program actually expired in 2010. Rather than make difficult decisions that would best serve the people of this country, politicians have merely enabled a series of extensions ever since.

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School task force formed County Executive Steve Ehlmann has named 14 people to the St. Charles County School Task Force for a term expiring June 1, 2013. The task force will hold two meetings in January at the St. Charles County Administration Building. The meetings will be open to the public and public input will be sought.

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Green is good It’s easy being green in the city of St. Peters. The city has been doing its part for years to improve the quality of the environment, reduce green house gas emissions and save residents money.

This past year, St. Peters completed the 2012 St. Louis Green Business Challenge. The city of St. Peters not only achieved the Circle of Excellence category, but also the Merit Award for the greatest gain.

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Lester Davis, 57, has been charged with first degree assault with a firearm, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

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Joshua Frillman is accused of pulling a knife and demanding money from Ervin Yoder, a man who drove him to the hospital on Dec. 29 with a hand injury and bought him a meal earlier in the day.

Yoder told police that he offered the injured Frillman, whom he did not know, a ride to St. Joseph’s West Hospital in Lake Saint Louis.

After Frillman was treated, Yoder then drove him to Wentzville where he bought him a meal and then drove to a house where Frillman was supposed to be staying. Yoder told police that Frillman pulled a knife on him and demanded money. Yoder said that he gave Frillman an undisclosed amount of currency and he ran from the area.

On Dec. 31, Katherine Phillips reported her 1999 Isuzu Amigo stolen. The 23-yearold from Warrenton told police she believed her ex-boyfriend, Frillman, was responsible. The next day Missouri State Highway Patrolman located Frillman in possession of the stolen Isuzu Amigo. He was taken into custody and the vehicle was recovered.

Major Paul West, with the Wentzville Police, said no one was injured in either incident.

Frillman is currently being held at the St. Charles County Adult Correctional Facility on a $50,000 bond.

O’Fallon Volunteers welcome City Hall will be closed for business in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 21, but volunteers of all ages are invited to register in advance to participate in community service projects from 9 a.m. to noon.

“We encourage those who are available Monday morning to join us for the King Day of Service,” said Alexis Jaegers, O’Fallon’s volunteer services coordinator. “Volunteers will make tissue paper and origami flowers and decorate cards that will be distributed to residents at local care facilities on Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb. 14.”

To pre-register for the King Day of Service, contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at 379-5408.

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Davis was located in the parking lot of the police station, where he was taken into custody with no incident.

Davis was transferred to the St. Charles County Adult Detention Facility where he is being held on $400,000 cash-only bond.

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Use of ipads in county elections will cut down on voter wait time

By Michael R. Smith At one time or another many St. Charles County residents have experienced waiting in lines to check in to polling places while some election judges sat idle because their voters’ books contain different alphabetic lists of names. The head of the county’s election board says that time will soon be in the past.

“Yes, the (paper) ledgers are going away,” Election Authority Director Rich Chrismer said. With information stored on new Apple iPads “voters will be able to go to any judge that operates the iPad in order to verify their address.”

Chrismer said he plans to train staff and implement 30 or more Ipads in 10 to 15 of the larger precincts for the April 2 municipal election. Paper ledger books will still be used in other polling stations.

By the August election, Chrismer said, iPads will be in all precincts.

The iPads are one option of Electronic Poll Books — recent technology that allows voter data to be stored in laptop computers or electronic tablets. County voting precincts will have from two to six tablets in use during elections.

Codes and passwords prevent nonauthorized users from accessing the voter database, Chrismer said. However, if someone were to obtain a voter Ipad and get to the information there’s nothing that isn’t already publicly available for purchase.

Voters’ Social Security Numbers and birthdates are not included in the database.

Each precinct will use at least two ipads with the larger polling stations having as many as six each.

That guarantees that if there is a problem with a tablet others are available. Information is updated immediately — such as

when a resident votes — on all other active ipads on the database.

Last month the St. Charles County Council authorized Chrismer to make the $326,250 purchase of 250 tablets. The purchase from vendor KNOW Ink will use a combination of budgeted funds and a $117,646 state grant.

KNOW Ink did not submit the lowest bid and County councilmembers wanted to know why a bid of $212,000 for laptops wasn’t chosen.

Christmer said that he thought the iPads would be easier for judges to use. The lower-cost system consisted of a laptop computer, barcode reader, and signature pad. He thought it would be “cumbersome” for the election judges to juggle multiple pieces of equipment. Also, upon testing the different systems he said he preferred the iPads as “an all-in-one systems.” He said the KNOW Ink system has also been thoroughly tested because it’s currently used in 11 Missouri counties.

Chrismer said that the iPads will also speed up the reporting process of his department after elections. Currently, he said it takes six weeks to record voter histories from the paper ledgers. With the poll books “after the election this data can be transferred onto our computer instantly.”

He estimated the election authority will also save $120,000 a year by discontinuing leasing Palm Pilot personal digital assistants — which stored voter data - plus the costs of printing ledger books.

Though each of the tablets will contain all current voter information, Chrismer cautioned that that doesn’t mean residents can vote wherever they want. State law still requires voters to vote in their correct polling places.

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O’Fallon passes law banning protests at military funerals

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley O’Fallon residents will no longer be plagued by protests during military funerals, now that the Eighth Circuit Court has given cities the ability to enact laws banning such protests.

In unanimous approval, the O’Fallon City Council agreed that the new law is a welcome addition, and sends a message that such protests are not condoned in the city.

Based on the city of Manchester ordinance that was recently upheld by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the law limits persons from protesting or picketing within 300 feet of any residence, cemetery, funeral home, church, synagogue or similar location during or within one hour before or after a funeral or burial service.

The limitation, however, does not apply to processions while they are in transit from one point to another point.

Councilman Bob Howell said about a year ago the City Council was forced by several court decisions to remove a law the city had on the books that protected the rights of each individual to mourn their loved ones in peace without fear of individuals or groups inserting themselves in the situation.

These moments of reflection, gathering and prayer are sacred, and certain groups chose to capitalize on them, Howell said.

“Even worse, they chose to bastardize the funerals of men and women who have served in the United States military in order to prostitute themselves in the name of media coverage,” Howell said. “Frankly, it made each

and every one of us sick to our stomachs that we were forced to remove that law from our books.”

He proudly introduced the bill to the City Council, saying he is proud that “today, we can right this wrong.”

“Thanks to a recent court ruling involving our friends in Manchester, the courts have once again given us the right to protect the sanctity of funerals and allow us to mourn and honor our loved ones in peace,” Howell said. “It is my privilege to introduce this ordinance on behalf of the council.”

Howell also requested that the council read the proposed ordinance through to final passage because of its important nature. The bill unanimously passed.

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling reverses a previous ruling by a three-judge panel of the court.

The panel ruling last year prohibited the St. Louis County town of Manchester from enforcing the law it drafted in response to activities by members of Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church.

A lawsuit claiming the Manchester ordinance violated the First Amendment right to free speech was filed

by Shirley Phelps-Roper, a Westboro member and daughter of Pastor Fred Phelps.

Members of the church frequently protest at funerals of soldiers with signs containing messages like “Thank God for dead soldiers" and "Thank God for 9/11,” claiming the deaths are God's punishment for American immorality and tolerance of homosexuality and abortion.

LSL Board of Aldermen approves ban on tobacco paraphernalia

By Michael R. Smith The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen has approved a ban on the retail sales of “tobacco related paraphernalia” like rolling papers and equipment that may be used by illegal drug abusers.

It does not affect any current businesses and was considered to be a preventative measure to discourage certain types of retailers from entering the city.

The law follows a similar one approved in April by O’Fallon that affects shops where more than 70 percent of their sales are tobacco-related.

It allows retailers to continue selling tobacco products while outlawing items often used with illegal drugs such as hookahs, bongs and pipes.

“Drug paraphernalia is against the law,” said Lake Saint Louis Police Chief Mike Force. However, products for tobacco users can also be used by drug abusers and it’s difficult to show that legal products will be used for illegal purposes, he said.

“That’s a hard (argument) to make.”

Force had promoted the bill because without a law he said the city could not prevent the sales of those items nor the

businesses that sold them, such as socalled “head shops.”

A purpose of the law, he said, was to ensure that Lake Saint Louis continues “attracting businesses that enhanced this community and didn’t detract from this community. O’Fallon had a very innovative approach to that,” Force said.

“They looked at controlling tobacco paraphernalia, recognizing that that’s very often used for drugs.”

Force said that in the last few months he had visited city retailers that were selling many of the types of

tobacco products the bill bans and the responses to the proposed law were mostly positive. He said most business owners told him that they didn’t sell much of the products anyway, and the law would give them a reason not to sell it.

He said one business, which he would not identify, perceived there would be a negative impact “any time you take something off my shelves.”

The split vote on the issue was because of Alderman Richard Morris (Ward 3) who felt the ordinance prevented capitalism and free enterprise.

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leaders for the symbolic event Jan. 3. But no one appeared troubled by that the groundbreaking was held was on the opposite side of the highway from where the new $110.9 million span will be built.

Brief comments from county and city leaders on both sides of the river and from MoDOT officials frequently referenced the cooperative spirit and widespread support that have characterized the project.

St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann recalled the days when the single, then two-lane bridge carried both east- and westbound traffic on what was then U.S. Route 40, linking the area known as the “Gumbo Flats” to St. Charles County.

Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger noted Shovels and hardhats await the groundbreaking that he was pleased the new span would ceremonies for the new Daniel Boone Bridge make it easier for St. Charles County resispan over the Missouri River. dents to shop in Chesterfield. He also chided Ehlmann for his Gumbo Flats reference to what is now known as Chesterfield Valley,

By JIM ERICKSON Temperatures were well below freezing but terminology he said the city has been actively warm camaraderie and friendly banter prevailed promoting for a number of years.

Ed Hassinger, MoDOT’s St. Louis District during last week’s groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the new engineer, served as master of ceremonies and recognized a number of groups attending, I-64 Daniel Boone Missouri River Bridge.

Officials from the Missouri Department including members of the Walsh-Alberici of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Walsh- joint venture team, the lead design firm of Alberici Joint Venture that is the contractor Burns & McDonnell, Inc., and Progress 64 for the bridge joined with local and civic West.

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Group homes for developmentally disabled people will no longer be regulated in the city of O’Fallon.

At a recent meeting, the City Council agreed to drop requirements previously imposed upon group homes.

The change was spurred by public outcry during recent council actions to approve a conditional use permits for two group homes in the city.

City Administrator Keith Riesberg said the revised code more faithfully conforms standards and procedures to the requirements of the Fair Housing Act. The new regulations treat group homes like any other residence in the city. The main difference would be the dispersal/proximity limit of 500 feet between group homes and the requirement to register the group home with the city to allow for appropriate response from police and fire services.

The new code also includes location limits for group homes to ensure the deinstitutionalization of the mentally and physically handicapped and to afford them the opportunity to be integrated in the community, Riesberg said.

For the past several months, the council has faced two requests for conditional

use permits to allow two group homes in the city. The homes are located in Twin Chimneys subdivision area.

Numerous residents spoke passionately for and against the group homes, but ultimately, the two permits were issued and residents currently inhabit the group homes.

O’Fallon Planning and Development Director David Woods introduced the new group home standards eliminating the requirement that homes be limited to a 1 square-mile radius and changing it to a 500-foot limit.

Councilman John Haman said he saw no reason for any rules or permit requirements to allow special needs, disabled or handicapped individuals to move into a group home in the city.

“None of us here are required to do these things. We are not required to notify the city we have moved in, I don’t think this situation should require them to do anything,” Haman said. “We just had a whole issue with the distance.

None of us are required to live a certain distance away from someone similar to us. I don’t know why we did these things when the whole issue is they have the right to live where they want with the same rights as anyone else.”

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By Amy Armour In light of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut that left 26 dead last month, school districts are reviewing safety plans and assuring parents that children are safe at school.

Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Bernie DuBray said his district has many safety measures in place at schools.

“At high schools we have full time school resource officers (licensed police officers), gated parking lots, parking attendants, hall monitors, adult greeters at the entrance and locked doors everywhere else,” DuBray said. “At middle schools, we have hall monitors and electronic locks or adult greeters at entrances with locked doors everywhere else. At elementary schools we have electronic locks at all entrances and locked doors everywhere else. The front entrance has TV cameras and voice boxes so visitors can be cleared for entry once the doors are locked for the day.”

In addition, all volunteers or chaperones at any level must complete background checks before being allowed involvement in school activities. DuBray said all schools practice lockdown drills throughout the year.

“Parents should know that each school has an emergency plan in place that must be re-evaluated each year. Any parent may ask to see the plan by contacting their child’s principal,” DuBray said.

The Francis Howell School District utilizes security cameras and visitors must be buzzed in at each school.

“Safety measures currently in place include buzz-in systems at schools, security cameras, school resource officers and security guards,” said Kevin Supple, with the Francis Howell School District. “Francis Howell has been a leader in terms of adding safety measures

and providing training for our staff. We are constantly evaluating our procedures and looking for ways to improve.”

The Wentzville School District trains all of its staff members in the district, including teachers, administrators, and support staff, in emergency response procedures.

“We have crisis plans in place for each of our buildings to deal with emergency situations, including those similar to the shooting that occurred in Connecticut,” states Wentzville Superintendent Terry Adams in an email to parents. “We also hold regular drills, including an intruder drill, which helps teach the right procedures and precautions to our staff and students.”

All Wentzville school buildings are equipped with security cameras and the entrances were renovated with the latest safety measures in mind, said Adams in the email.

“All exterior doors are locked during the instructional day, and the only entry allowed is through the main school office. Classroom doors can also be locked from the inside to prevent entry at any time,” Adams writes.

In addition, the Wentzville School District works with local law enforcement agencies to ensure schools are as safe as possible.

“Francis Howell takes the safety and security of its students and staff very seriously. A recent article in the Chicago Tribune noted that nine violence-prevention researchers from U.S. universities and the American Institutes for Research, the Washington-based social-science research organization, issued a statement that children are safer in schools than in almost any other place,” Supple said.

“We will work hard to make sure this continues to be the case in Francis Howell, so that our students can focus on learning.”

“We are holding additional meetings this month with our four local police departments to review our safety plans,” said Matt Deichmann, with the WSD. “Our high schools are each staffed with a fulltime school resource officer and additional officers are quick to respond when help is needed. All of our middle and elementary schools are also visited regularly by school resource and/or D.A.R.E. officers as well.”

Diechmann said parents also play an important part in the district’s safety and security efforts.

“When you visit a school, you should always get a visitor’s pass from the office,” Deichmann said. “As a parent, you can also remind your child how important it is for them to alert a teacher or principal if they see or hear anything that causes concern. Please be assured that student safety is always a top priority of the Wentzville School District.”

Supple said Francis Howell takes the safety and security of its students and staff very seriously.

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O’Fallon City Council tightens ‘synthetic cannabinoids’ law—again

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley In our world where synthetic drugs are constantly evolving, the O’Fallon City Council has again tightened the city’s ordinance on synthetic cannabinoids.

Synthetic cannabinoids, manmade or derived from other drugs, mimic the effect of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. Some of the compounds have mind-altering effects of cocaine, LSD and/ or methamphetamine. Prior to the law revision, products made with the compounds were technically legal.

An O’Fallon law passed about two years ago was the first attempt by the City Council, to keep synthetic cannabinoids out of the city. It’s an ongoing problem for O’Fallon and other officials nationwide because once the laws are made, minor changes of the chemical makeup of the substances can create new, similar drugs not covered under the law.

The O’Fallon law drafted in 2011 narrowly defined certain compounds included in these synthetic drugs. The new O’Fallon law, coming out of the Dec. 13 council meeting, prohibits all forms of synthetic cannabinoids controlled substance analogues, counterfeit substances, imitation controlled substances and synthetic cannabinoids prohibited in compliance with the updated state statute.

In 2010, Missouri took aim at the synthetic product often marketed as K2, which can mimic the effects of marijuana. But producers altered the chemical compounds to bypass the law and continued to sell a similar product. In 2011, the state updated the law to regulate additional chemicals similar to synthetic cannabinoids, as well as substances used in other stimulants.

Last year, St. Charles County passed an ordinance regulating the possession, sale or offering for sale of products containing synthetic cannabinoids. These products include “K2,” “Genie,” “DaScents,” and “Zohai.” Such substances cause hallucinations, vomiting, agitation and other dangerous effects according to a professor of toxicology at Saint Louis University.

In April, city officials banned pipes, rolling papers and other tobacco paraphernalia from being sold within the city limits of O’Fallon.

“I don’t want to see bongs or bath salts sold in the city limits of O’Fallon,” Mayor Bill Hennessy said at the time of the law’s passage.

During the past several years, there has been a growing use of, and interest in, synthetic stimulates or hallucinogenics sold under the guise of “bath salts” or “plant food.” Marketed under names such as “Ivory Wave,” “Purple Wave,” “Vanilla Sky,” or “Bliss,” these products are comprised of a class of dangerous substances

perceived to mimic cocaine, LSD and/or methamphetamine. Users have reported impaired perception, reduced motor control, disorientation, extreme paranoia, and violent episodes. The long-term physical and psychological effects of use are unknown but potentially severe.

These products have become increasingly popular, particularly among teens and young adults and those who mistakenly believe they can bypass the drug testing protocols that have been set up by employers and government agencies. However,

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Smokable herbal blends marketed as being “legal” and providing a marijuanalike high have also become increasingly popular, particularly among teens and young adults, because they are easily available and, in many cases, they are more potent and dangerous than marijuana. These products consist of plant material that has

been coated with dangerous psychoactive compounds that mimic THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

Councilman Jim Pepper argued that the O’Fallon ordinance banning pipes had no basis, and that enacting such ordinance restricts O’Fallon businesses from selling a product that is completely legal.

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Snow storm forces marching band to spend extra time in Arkansas

By Amy Armour The Francis Howell High School Marching Band spent an extra 12 hours on the road to the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 26.

The marching band was stuck on the highway in Newport, Ark., for about 12 hours after two tractor trailers stopped on the highway thanks to poor road conditions.

“When you are on snow and ice and you stop, you can’t get restarted. So, we had to stop to avoid them, and then we were stuck as well,” said Chris Miller, FHHS director of bands.

Miller said a wrecker showed up two hours later, but was unable to get to the trucks because of ice and snow. The marching band, which included 75 students, continued to wait on the bus until the local highway patrol was contacted.

“When they found out how many kids we had, they started sending people from all

over to come and get us out,” Miller said.

During the wait, the students occupied themselves by watching movies and sleeping.

“We were never in any danger,” said Miller.

“The buses were kept running the whole time.

The students had brought plenty of food and drinks.”

Miller said the students performed well at the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.

“They brought out both the University of Texas and Oregon State Marching Bands, (and) the high school students made two giant X’s on the field, for the 20th anniversary of the Alamo Bowl and then there were another 200 dancers in front of the bands,” Miller said.

“In total there were 1,300 elementary, middle, high school- and college-age students on the field creating this really awesome picture.”

Miller said the students handled everything like true champions.

Menards in St. Peters on pace to open despite O’Fallon store cancellation

By Michael R. Smith Despite an announcement in early December that Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, was postponing plans to finish its store in O’Fallon, the retailer and local government officials say the St. Peters store is on pace to open in spring.

Jeff Abbott, a Menards spokesman, said that the St. Peters store is under construction and will open in spring 2013. The retailer is postponing stores in the Missouri towns of O’Fallon, Springfield, and Independence.

Abbott said that a planned store in Manchester in St. Louis County will open late next year.

Lisa Bedian, communications director for St. Peters, said she understands the store will employ about 200 workers, with half being full-time. However, Abbott said

that hiring numbers are undetermined at this time.

Bedian said that the St. Peters store is expected to generate $30-million annually in sales.

The decision on the O’Fallon store also affects neighboring Lake Saint Louis. The store would have set on O’Fallon property at Sommers Road and Hwy. N. Access to the store, though, would have been through 16 acres LSL owns or planned to annex.

“Menards was going to be located in O’Fallon so there isn’t any loss in revenue to Lake Saint Louis,” said City Administrator Paul Markworth. “The out lots were located in Lake Saint Louis.”

Markworth said that the city was hoping that Menards “would help kick-start other development.”

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FZSD considers upcoming bond issues for the next decade

By Amy Armour The Fort Zumwalt School District will start the New Year planning for the next 10 years.

Bernie DuBray, superintendent of the district, presented the Board of Education with a draft of a long-range facility plan at its Dec. 17 meeting. The tentative bond issue schedule and construction plans would include four separate bond issues totaling $75 million over the next 10 years.

“This is a 10 year snapshot of our best guess of where we are going and how we are going to get there,” DuBray said.

The 10-year facility plan will focus completely on maintaining, upgrading and renovating all of the facilities within the district. DuBray said the district has 2.6 million square feet of floor space within its 31 district buildings, 2-million-square feet of roof space, thousands of windows and doors in need up general upkeep, and countless square feet of parking-lot space that has to be maintained.

The first bond issue would be scheduled for April 2013. The tentative plan would be a $10 million no-tax increase bond issue that would include the purchase or construction of a Transition Center facility that works with students with autism or emotional disturbances.

“We need a facility probably twice as big … we need to expand to help more kids.”

– Bernie DuBray The current 10,000-square-foot Transition Center, located across the street from South High School, is being leased. Paul Myers, assistant superintendent of special education, said the Transition Center currently serves between 15 and 20 students at the elementary level. Myers said the two student population groups served at the Transition Center have autism or an emotional disturbance that makes it difficult for success in a regular classroom setting.

“We need a facility probably twice as big … we need to expand to help more kids,” DuBray said.

The 2013 bond issue would also include parking-lot repairs and upgrades, painting and interior renovations, heating and airconditioning repair and renovation, and lighting repairs and upgrades.

“We need to start changing out all of our (florescent) lighting to make it more efficient,” DuBray said.

In addition, the tentative 2013 bond issue would include wireless network expansion for all school facilities and an expansion

of the West Middle School band/orchestra room.

“Now we are taking in more kids than we can hold,” DuBray said.

A tentative $15 million no-tax-increase bond issue for continued upkeep for all of the district buildings is planned for 2015. In 2018, a $25 million no-tax-increase bond issue would include building renovation and repairs, and the addition of swimming pools at each of the four high schools — an issue that has been voted down twice in the past, most recently in 2009.

“I think it’s something we need to think about again,” DuBray said.

Board Member Laure Schmidt said she would be opposed to the district putting swimming pools on the future bond issue.

Schmidt was concerned with the cost and energy it would take to maintain and supervise the pools.

DuBray said the district currently spends about $80,000 annually to rent aquatic space for swim practices for the eight swim teams at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.

“We’re spending a lot of money renting

from the Rec-Plex,” said DuBray. “I’d just as soon (see that money) used to retire the principal of a bond.”

The tentative $25 million no-tax-increase bond issue for 2021 would address many of the same needs, such as repair and upgrades to district facilities.

But all of the potential bond issues are only tentative at this stage.

“It can be tweaked as we go along,” DuBray said. “It’s a draft. I will keep working on it and bring it back to you when it’s in better shape.”

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Bu llet i n Boa rd New principal hired at Frontier

Wentzville Teacher of the Year Jennifer Gorton, a fourth-grade teacher at Duello Elementary, has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year.

“It’s a great honor, because we have so many wonderful teachers here in the district,” Gorton said. “Teaching children has always been my passion. It affords me the privilege of touching lives and making a difference in the world in the way that I enjoy most.”

Candidates are judged on the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues. Selection is also based on the ability to inspire and educate students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Gorton started working in the district eight years ago as a Parents as Teachers (PAT) educator. She serves as the Duello gradelevel chair for the fourth-grade team, and is a member of both the District Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Duello Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) committees.

Gorton has also received the Duello Community Builder Award for the past two years.

“Jennifer is a pillar of our school community,” said Duello Principal Kathy Fisher.

“She celebrates each child as an individual and works diligently to meet each student’s needs and makes them feel successful and proud. Whenever an opportunity to help children arises, she is there.”

Gorton is an active volunteer who has helped with a variety of events including polling place volunteer, spelling bee, science fair judge, Veterans Day, MAP assembly, volunteer appreciation, PTA, and Dr. Seuss Week.

As the winner of the District Teacher of the Year, Gorton is now eligible to compete in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, which is conducted annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program.

The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Kelly McClain as the new principal of Frontier Middle School for the 2013-14 school year.

McClain will replace Phil Ragusky, who has been selected to be the principal of the new Liberty High School opening next year.

McClain is currently the principal of Roxana Junior High School in Roxana, Ill. She holds a B.S. in English and psychology from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, a masters in educational administration from Maryville University, and she is currently working toward the completion of an educational doctorate.

“I am excited to join the Frontier Middle School community. Clearly the staff and students have worked together to create a school that is committed to excellence,” said McClain. “My main goal for the first year is to learn the culture and history of the building while building trusting relationships with all stakeholders. Through these relationships, and the continued focus on excellence, we will provide a top-notch educational system for the students of Frontier.”

McClain taught in the Hazelwood School District for six years before taking a job as an assistant principal at Jennings Junior High School.

Third-chair trumpet Holt High School senior Jacob Spiegel has been selected as third-chair trumpet in the Missouri All-State Band.

In December, more than 1,200 Missouri student auditioned at Hickman High School in Columbia for the honor of participating in the top band in the state. Only 108 students are accepted into this elite ensemble and it’s the third consecutive year Spiegel has earned a chair in the trumpet section.

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Holt senior Tim Frkovic was selected as the fourth-chair euphonium in Missouri’s Honorable Mention band for the second consecutive year.

The All-State Band will rehearse and perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference held on Jan. 23 through Jan. 26, at Tan-Tar-A Resort.

Francis Howell Students raise funds for tots Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School student council recently hosted its third annual Toys for Tots drive in honor of FHC alumnus, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge. The council collected seven full boxes of toys, along with $273.27.

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

The Toys for Tots drive was a challenge between students groups, teams and clubs. The group who brought in the most items would be deemed the winner of the challenge. Several students and families donated to the top drive.

One donated more than 40 toys, but the FHC girls swim team won the challenge by donating over 76 toys for the cause.

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Saeger Middle School is acknowledged in the report for its School-wide Positive Behavior process of school improvement that was implemented in 2006, the Spartan Way. The Spartan Way is described as a process for all stakeholders: “A major advance in school discipline is the emphasis on school-wide programs that proactively define, teach, and encourage appropriate student behavior in all settings. This positive approach, with clear expectations, is rooted in research-validated practices that improve the learning environment for all students.”

In the report, Saeger Middle School describes the three core values of the Spartan Way: be responsible, be respectful, and be safe as well as reflected on their implementation of systems, data, and practices across a three-tiered system of support.

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Scott writes children’s book Leah Scott, para-educator for the Francis Howell School (FHSD), recently wrote a children’s book “Tincup and the Tornado” to help her students understand tornadoes.

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The children’s story focuses on the main character, Tincup, a tiny oak tree living on the bank of a creek. Tincup experiences his first tornado, which is terrifying; however, Tincup finds a new strength and hope for a better understanding of the natural disaster. The children’s novel provides useful information about tornado history, tornado safety and tornado vocabulary.

Scott’s book is currently available for purchase on Amazon.com and at area Barnes and Noble stores.

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Vince Nowak, retired Francis Howell North (FHN) Soccer Coach, has been inducted into the Missouri State High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Nowak retired from the FHN athletic program two years ago and has made significant contributions to the FHN soccer program. He was a consistent winner with 405 wins in 24 seasons. Nowak is noted as a tireless worker and promoter of the game within the state and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Nowak was inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with 10 additional inductees, at the first MSHSSCA Boys Soccer Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction on Jan. 5.

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Lisa Simpkins joined the human resources staff in the Francis Howell School District as director of human resources on Jan. 2.

Simpkins replaces former director Dave Kuhar, who retired in the fall of 2012.

With both corporate and school district experience, Simpkins has held various roles in human resources over the last 14 years. Serving as a human resource recruiter for United Parcel Service (UPS), an American global package delivery company, Simpkins was responsible for actively recruiting employees, organizing events, and controlling applicant flow through numerous forms of recruiting and advertising. As a human resource supervisor and specialist she was responsible for all recruiting team events and training programs, as well as all college on-campus recruitment initiatives.

Transitioning to education, Simpkins was most recently the director of support personnel in the Fort Zumwalt School District where she was responsible for leading the Support Staff Committee to foster positive employee relations, as well as various recruitment efforts. Working collaboratively with other departments in the Fort Zumwalt School District, Simpkins has taken the lead on the district’s online applications system, created school calendars, and revised policies pertaining to noncertified personnel. With several years of

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Pierre Desir, a 2008 Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School graduate, was recently named an American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American.

Desir was the first Lions defensive place to receive (AFCA) All-American Honors and the first Lindenwood football player to receive the award at the National College Athletics Association (NCAA) Division II level. Desir set the Lindenwood single-season record this past season with nine interceptions, along with 60 tackles and one sack.

The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is the only national organization solely dedicated to improving football coaches through ongoing education, interaction, and networking. Its primary goal is to provide resources for personal and professional development amongst the football coaching profession. The AFCA membership includes over 11,000 members and represents coaches and several stakeholders within the game of football. Any high school, junior college, international, semiprofessional or professional football coach is eligible to become a member of the AF.

Now screening kindergartners The Fort Zumwalt School District is currently scheduling screening appointments for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2013.

The one-hour screening will include an assessment of large and small muscle skills, speech and language use, and concept knowledge. The assessment will also include a vision and hearing screening. Day and evening appointments are available.

To schedule a child’s appointment, call 474-8445.

SCC Dance classes begin this month Students can dance away the holiday calories this month at SCC. SCC is hosting social dance classes to be held from Jan. 13 to March 7. Dance instruction is available in various dance forms, including foxtrot, waltz, rumba, swing, jitterbug, tango, line dance and nightclub dance for all skill levels.

The eight-week classes — for ages 14 and up — will be held in the College Center dance studio on the SCC campus. The cost is $48 per person. For more information, or to register online visit www.stchas.edu/ learnforlife, or call 922-8233.

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Spor t s Glotta leads Zumwalt North to strong start with scoring, defensive hustle

By Jonathan Duncan Losing and having sub-par performances on the court are two things that Fort Zumwalt North’s Chaz Glotta does not suffer easily or for very long.

Glotta, a 6-foot-2 junior guard has quickly become known in just over a season as the straw that stirs the Panthers drink.

He has the ability to get loose in transition and score as well as spot up and knock down jumpers while racking up some points in the process.

Heading into the New year, Glotta was averaging a robust 29.3 points per game in scoring for the Panthers. That average is tops in the biState area and has propelled the Panthers to a gaudy 6-2 start for the 2012-13 season.

“So far, just being able to run (in transition) and teamwork has helped me get to a good start,” Glotta said. “I would say the fast-break is the key for me on offense.”

Although, Glotta has gained a reputation as more of an outside shooter because of his 47 percent shooting average from beyond the three-point arc, it’s his ability to get to the rim off the fast-break that has allowed him to take over games on a regular basis when the Panthers have the ball. He is shooting a ridiculously good 72.4 percent from the floor whether it’s hitting driving layups, or short jumpers in the lane.

“Most of the shots have been just fastbreaks, “Glotta said. “From everywhere, fast-breaks. We love to run, so obviously the fast-break is the key for me on offense and then after that, (getting shots) outside.”

Glotta admitted that the great scoring start for him has been a great ride so far.”

It’s been fun,” he said. “Really, really fun.”

Adaptability has also been a part of Glotta’s game. He struggled in a recent loss to Mar-

quette (59-46) on Dec. 14, at the Family Arena in the GAC/ Suburban South/West Shootout. But he still made his presence felt by stepping up his defense with five Glotta steals on the night.

Then the next day (Dec. 15), Glotta put together another one of his amazing offensive performances against Riverview Gardens in the Midwest Showdown Shootout at Lindenwood University.

After scoring just 13 points the night before against Marquette, Glotta erupted for a tournament record 40 points with 13 buckets and hitting 11 of 13 shots from the free-throw line.

While it’s fun for Glotta to have big scoring night, he was quick to point out that he is not too big on personal stats or being an area leader in scoring. He is more concerned about his team being consistent in the win column.

“I like scoring points and everything because that helps my team win,” Glotta said.

“I could care less about averaging 34 points a game, as long as we win. Winning the game is more important than my average.”

As far as winning is concerned, there is just one thing that will satisfy Glotta’s appetite for success in a couple of months.

That would be a trip for him and his Zumwalt North teammates to the Class 4 state tournament in Columbia.

“I think our goal is Columbia,” Glotta said. “Every practice, every break we get, that’s just what we’re reminding our guys of. Columbia, Columbia, Columbia – because that’s our goal. We’re not going to settle for anything less.”

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Upon opening its cardiac catheterization How people react to stress today might affect lab in 2011, Progress West offered diagtheir health years later, according to recent nostic testing and scheduled interventional research. services, such as stents and balloon angioplasty. Now, the hospital offers 24/7 serSensing stress vices to emergent patients that before had Adults who would describe themselves as to be transferred or re-routed to a hospital having a high stress level seem to have an that offered ‘round-the-clock care. increased risk of receiving a new diagnosis of The emergency heart attack response heart disease or dying from heart disease. That team includes an emergency department is what researchers at Columbia University physician, an emergency department nurse, Medical Center concluded from a meta-anal- the patient’s cardiologist or the intervenysis of six studies involving nearly 120,000 tional cardiologist on call, a respiratory therapist, a clinical administrator and the people between the ages of 43 and 74.

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By SUE HORNOF Every year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) surveys thousands of health and fitness professionals to determine the latest trends in their industry.

According to the ACSM 2013 Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, which was completed by 3,346 health and fitness professionals, some previous fitness trends will continue in the coming year, some have dropped off the list, and one trend – body weight training – appears on the list for the first time.

The top 10 fitness trends predicted for 2013 are listed below. More trends and survey results appear in the November/ December 2012 issue of the ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.

No. 1: Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals took the top spot for the sixth year in a row. Certification through academic accreditation from community college, undergraduate and/or graduate programs is important for today’s health and fitness workers, experts say.

And according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job outlook for fitness professionals through 2020 is exceptional.

No. 2: Strength training – building muscle strength using resistance exercises with free weights, machines or a person’s own body weight – is a component of most regimens fitness professionals use for males and females, young and old. It is a common element of programs for those in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation as well as for anyone whose goal is to improve or maintain muscle strength.

No. 3: Body weight training is a no-frills approach to getting in shape that has found its way into many workout facilities. Push-ups, pull ups, squats and other forms of resistance training require little or no equipment.

No. 4: Children and obesity remains a national concern, and many schools have reduced the amount of time kids spend in

physical education classes. In response, there are lots of community-based and fitness center-based youth exercise programs available, and many corporations are offering fitness programs for their employees’ children.

No. 5: Exercise and weight loss in combination remains a major trend. Most diet plans emphasize the importance of exercise, so fitness professionals often are tasked with developing exercise programs appropriate to their clients’ caloric intake.

No. 6: Fitness programs for older adults are popular because of the aging baby boomer generation. Fitness clubs are gearing highenergy programs for athletic older adults and are also offering programs designed for less active adults who want to stay functionally fit.

No. 7: Personal training, particularly training provided by certified trainers, has grown in popularity as more trainers are offering their services through community programs, corporate wellness programs and medical fitness programs.

No. 8: Functional fitness is aimed at training the body for real-life situations.

The emphasis is on improved balance, coordination, endurance and power to improve a person’s ability to carry out activities of daily living. Functional fitness programs often are designed for older adults.

No. 9: Core training maximizes strength and stability of muscles in the mid-section.

Core exercises work the pelvic, lower back, hip and abdominal muscles. They are important for athletes and help also with performing everyday activities. Like body weight training, core training does not require special equipment.

No. 10: Group personal training is a trend that fitness experts attribute to lean economic times. The trainer provides personalized service to clients in groups of two to four people. Clients get a discounted rate, and trainers are able to keep their schedules filled.

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••• SSM Heart Institute will host a full heart health screening from 8-11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, in the St. Peters Room at St. Joseph Health Center. This full heart health screening includes HDL, LDL and total cholesterol, cholesterol ratio, triglycerides, blood glucose, body fat analysis and blood pressure. The cost is $20. Some may qualify for a free screening by completing SSM Heart Institute’s online heart disease risk assessment. Learn more online at ssmhealth.com/heart. To register, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS. ••• A childbirth class will be held from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, in the lower level community room at Progress West HealthCare Center in O’Fallon. Topics include the changes of pregnancy, labor and birth, role of the support person, hospital procedures, cesarean birth, medications and breathing and relaxation techniques. Some information on breastfeeding is discussed.

Lunch and a tour of the obstetrical unit is included in the $95 per couple cost. Registration is required. To register, call 344-CARE. ••• A free sinus and allergy screening will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, in the first floor imaging waiting area at Progress West HealthCare Center in O’Fallon. Registration is required. To register, call 344-CARE. ••• Eat for the Beat will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the MiddendorfKredell Library located at 2750 Hwy. K in O’Fallon. The free event will teach participants the significant role diet plays in maintaining a healthy heart. Participants will also go home with some heart healthy recipes. Registration is required. To register, call 344-CARE. ••• Breastfeeding Basics will be held from

6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, in the lower level community room at Progress West HealthCare Center in O’Fallon. Open to moms-to-be and new moms, this class will help you prepare for the breastfeeding experience, understand the process, and provide tips and techniques for success. Have all your questions answered by a board certified lactation consultant. Support persons are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

The cost is $30 per couple. Registration is required. To register, call 344-CARE. ••• “What is Your Body Type – Advanced Hormone Workshop” will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 and March 23, at the Chiropractic Wellness Connection 111 O’Fallon Commons Drive in O’Fallon.

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Registration for the St. Peters Rec-Plex’s adult Flag Football League will be open until Saturday, Jan. 12. The eight-game league will begin on Sunday, Jan. 27, and is open to co-ed or an all-women league. Games will be played between noon and 5 p.m. on a field next to Rec-Plex South on Sundays. Each team can have between six and 15 players. The cost is $415 per team. Individuals looking for a spot on a team may email mdaigle@stpetersmo. net with your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, age, and football background.

Learn more or register at www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect or call 939-2FUN, ext. 1400.

“Canvases & Cocktails” class will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 17, Feb. 12, March 14 and April 16 at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. “Canvases & Cocktail” is a guided art-making experience, where an instructor will guide participants through the evening’s project step by step. The Foundry Art Centre provides each student with a 16-inch-by-20-inch canvas, plus all the other supplies required for the project.

Adult participants 21 and over can bring a bottle of wine or drink, and water and soda will also be available for purchase. Fees for each session are $35 for non-members and $30 for Foundry Art Centre member. For more information, call 255-0270 or e-mail jess@foundryartcentre.org.

••• The Bob Kuban Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bob Kuban will play bandstand favorites and standards, as well as present-day hits. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 255-0270 or visit foundryartcentre.org.

••• Xtreme International Ice Racing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Professional Racing tour on ice includes modified speedway bikes and quads competing on an indoor ice arena.

Tickets are $5 to $25 and parking is $5. For more information, call 896-4200.

••• The Watercolor II: Paper & Pigment Exhibit will be open until Feb. 1 at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 255-0270.

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Progress South Elementary PTO’s fifth annual Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the O’Fallon Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dress for your favorite decade, as

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MEETINGS The St. Charles County Pachyderm Club’s regular meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at the Golden Corral Restaurant 1850 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles. For more information, contact Bernie McCann at 544-5955.

••• The Lewis & Clark Pachyderm Club meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at Culpepper’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Call Dave Evans at 541-9932.

••• The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a free DAR Genealogy/Lineage Research Workshop from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Deer Run Library, 1300 North Main in O’Fallon. The workshop is to assist women, age 18 and older, who are interested in joining the DAR, and can prove a direct bloodline to a Revolutionary War Patriot. Every Patriot has a story and a lineage to descendants who are wondering “who will tell their story?” Reservations are not required, but would be helpful for planning purposes. For additional information, contact Mary Jo Anderson, registrar, at 2945549; or Susan Russ, Regent, at 978-1869, or visit http://www.mssdar.org/ccstuart.

SEMINAR A free “No More Belly Fat” seminar will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Thin and Healthy’s Total Solution, 821 W. Terra Lane in O’Fallon. The seminar will offer the real reasons for belly fat and the secrets to getting that stubborn fat off. Space is limited. Call 272-8446.

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Hospitality is among the specialties at Spiro’s St. Charles

By SUZANNE CORBETT Steve Karagiannis, a third-generation restaurateur and the owner of Spiro’s St. Charles, knows how to season a dining experience to make it memorable.

“The most important spice in any dish is hospitality – it always makes everything taste better,” Karagiannis said. “In my opinion, a restaurant’s main objective is to make the customers feel so at home that they can’t wait to come back.”

Karagiannis’ philosophy works. Since it opened in 2004, customers have made Spiro’s a favorite dining destination along the Hwy. 94 corridor. The draw is high quality food and service paired with an eclectic, bistro-style menu of foods that are classically prepared and presented with gracious tableside service.

Tableside service is a treat in today’s dining market and a rarity that is found in few restaurants, but it has remained a signature element of Spiro’s restaurants for decades. Tableside service is the art of cooking or finishing a dish tableside on a wheeled cart, enabling patrons to watch while skilled servers toss a salad, create a sauce or flambéed Saganaki – Spiro’s’ renown flamed, battered-fried kasseri cheese.

“Tableside service used to be a mainstay in restaurants – we’ve never stopped doing it,” Karagiannis said.

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Considering the careful attention used in food preparation, it should come as no surprise that Spiro’s uses the same level of attention to procure only the finest ingredients. Chefs make everything fresh and from scratch, including all sauces and dressings. All beef is personally selected and hand-cut for Spiro’s’ beef dishes, such as the legendary Pepperloin a la Tenderloin – beef tenderloin rolled in cracked peppercorns and finished tableside with a cognac cream sauce.

To satisfy the most discerning carnivore, Spiro’s’ extensive menu includes charbroiled lamb, chicken, pork and veal entrées along with several beefsteaks, like the Athenian Broil that tops selected steaks with mustard cognac sauce and feta. Seafood aficionados will appreciate the Salmon Dijon, Grecian Style Shrimp and the newly added Applewood Smoked Shrimp sauced with a house-made remoulade. Pastas, salads, appetizers, pizza and sandwiches fill in the menu, along with a special selection of Mediterranean/Greek dishes, such as Moussaka, Dolmades and Braised Lamb Shanks.

“We try to make the whole menu something people will Third-generation restaurateur Steve Karagiannis, owner of come back for,” said Karagiannis, who noted that 70 per- Spiro’s St. Charles cent of menu items are cooked to order, making it easy to satisfy special requests or a customer’s dietary needs.

Making customers happy extends to Spiro’s’ catering To provide even more choices for diners to consider, Spiro’s operation, which has become a huge part of the restauoffers off-the-menu specials, which Karagiannis estimates rant’s repertoire. Spiro’s regularly provides custom on-site are about 20 percent of his menu. A recent special that proved and off-site catering at sites as diverse as the City Museum, very popular was as a pan-seared, sesame-encrusted tuna. the Foundry Art Centre and customers’ home kitchens. It’s “Ordering off the menu is encouraged and welcomed,” another example of how Spiro’s continues its commitment Karagiannis said. “ If we have the ingredients in the house to making customers feel comfortable and at home. and you want something prepared a certain way, we’ll do “If I can make my customers feel at home, there is no it. We love doing what customers want.” better feeling for a restaurateur,” Karagiannis said.

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