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The ‘trickle-down’ lie New York’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, in his inaugural speech, denounced people “on the far right” who “continue to preach the virtue of trickle-down economics.” According to Mayor de Blasio, “They believe that the way to move forward is to give more to the most fortunate, and that somehow the benefits will work their way down to everyone else.” If there is ever a contest for the biggest lie in politics, this one should be a top contender. While there have been all too many lies told in politics, most have some little tiny fraction of truth in them, to make them seem plausible. But the “trickle-down” lie is 100 percent lie. It should win the contest both because of its purity – no contaminating speck of truth – and because of how many people have repeated it over the years, without any evidence being asked for or given. Years ago, this column challenged anybody to quote any economist outside of an insane asylum who had ever advocated this “trickle-down” theory. Some readers said that somebody said that somebody else had advocated a “trickle-down” policy. But they could never name that somebody else and quote them. Mayor de Blasio is by no means the first politician to denounce this non-existent theory. Back in 2008, presidential candidate Barack Obama attacked what he called “an economic philosophy” that “says we should give more and more to those with the most and hope that prosperity trickles down to everyone else.” Let’s do something completely unexpected: Let’s stop and think. Why would anyone advocate that we “give” something to A in hopes that it would trickle down to B? Why in the world would any sane person not give it to B and cut out the middleman? But all this is moot, because there was no trickle-down theory about giving something to anybody in the first place. The “trickle-down” theory cannot be found in even the most voluminous scholarly studies of economic theories – including J.A. Schumpeter’s monumental “History of Economic Analysis,” more than 1,000 pages long and printed in very small type. It is not just in politics that the nonexistent “trickle-down” theory is found. It has been attacked in the New York Times,

in the Washington Post and by professors at prestigious American universities – and even as far away as India. Yet none of those who denounce a “trickle-down” theory can quote anybody who actually advocated it. The book “Winner-Take-All Politics” refers to “the ‘trickle-down’ scenario that advocates of helping the have-it-alls with tax cuts and other goodies constantly trot out.” But no one who actually trotted out any such scenario was cited, much less quoted. One of the things that provoke the left into bringing out the “trickle-down” bogeyman is any suggestion that there are limits to how high they can push tax rates on people with high incomes, without causing repercussions that hurt the economy as a whole. But, contrary to Mayor de Blasio, this is not a view confined to people on the “far right.” Such liberal icons as Presidents John F. Kennedy and Woodrow Wilson likewise argued that tax rates can be so high that they have an adverse effect on the economy. In his 1919 address to Congress, Wilson warned that, at some point, “high rates of income and profits taxes discourage energy, remove the incentive to new enterprise, encourage extravagant expenditures, and produce industrial stagnation with consequent unemployment and other attendant evils.” In a 1962 address to Congress, Kennedy said, “it is a paradoxical truth that tax rates are too high today and tax revenues are too low and the soundest way to raise the revenues in the long run is to cut the rates now.” This was not a new idea. In 1933, John Maynard Keynes said that “taxation may be so high as to defeat its object,” that in the long run, a reduction of the tax rate “will run a better chance, than an increase, of balancing the budget.” And Keynes was not on “the far right” either. The time is long overdue for people to ask themselves why it is necessary for those on the left to make up a lie if what they believe in is true.

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A series of unfortunate events We’ve all heard the expression, “No good deed goes unpunished,” but it’s reasonable to think that Jessica Dudding never thought that she’d end up facing criminal charges for rescuing a dog on a freezing December night. Here’s the story if you haven’t already heard it. Dudding spotted the dog while out looking at Christmas lights with her family in Troy, Mo. The dog was wearing a collar as if he was a family pet, but someone had chained him to a sewer pipe and he looked abandoned. When she couldn’t find any identifying information on him, Dudding contacted the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. The responding officer told her that the nearest shelter was in Wentzville in St. Charles County, but he wasn’t certain that the shelter would take a dog found in Lincoln County. Dudding decided to give it a try. That’s when her good intentions got her into trouble. When she arrived at the Wentzville police department, she lied and said she found the dog along the Wentzville Parkway. For the pooch, whose name is Diesel, the story has a happy ending. Dudding posted a picture of him on her Facebook page, and his owners, the Campbells, posted signs around the area – through a series of events those two actions combined to reunite Diesel with his family. Seems he has slipped out of the Campbells’ yard, which is protected by an electrical fence, when the battery in his collar failed. His family was thrilled to have him back. But the Wentzville police department

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News Br iefs ST. CHARLES COUNTY New Year’s first baby It’s a boy! Alexander George Sherman was the first baby born in 2014 at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Alexander was born at 9:51 a.m. on Jan. 1 to parents Christy and Rob Sherman. He weighed in at 9 pounds and 20.75 inches in length. He is the couple’s third child and has two older brothers – Sam and Jack. Christy and Rob graduated from Francis Howell High School and currently reside in Wentzville.

Preparing for emergencies To help local church congregations develop a plan for emergency situations, a collection of agencies in Lincoln, St. Charles and Warren counties will present a FaithBased Emergency Planning Workshop from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 23. Hosted at the Community Commons inside the St. Charles City-County Library District’s Spencer Road branch, the workshop will provide area churches and faith leaders with tools to develop an emergency preparedness plan. “Like we saw during the response to the May tornado through St. Charles County and the flooding along the Mississippi River in June, the people and faith organizations within our community are eager to help in times of need,” said Sheila Harris-Wheeler, chairperson for St. Charles County’s Community Organizations Active in Disaster Coalition. “With this workshop, we will outline steps that church leaders can take to protect their congregations and to provide assistance to others once they know their members are safe.” Representatives from each church attending the workshop will receive a binder and materials that will provide the first steps to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters, health outbreaks and other emergencies. Along with the organizational binder, individual attendees will also receive information on support resources and agencies available to help in times of need.

Open house The public is invited to an open house meeting from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22, to review the planned improvements to Hwy. 94 at Terry Road west of Defiance. The meeting will be held at Klondike Park Conference Center located at 4600 Hwy. 94 in Augusta. Engineers will be available at the open house to discuss the project to raise Hwy. 94 from Terry Road to just over a half-mile west of

Terry Road. The improvements are designed to reduce the frequency that Hwy. 94 is closed by flooding. The improvements will also add shoulders to Hwy. 94 near Terry Road. MoDOT staff will also share information on the property acquisitions needed for the project. The project is funded for construction in summer 2015. For more information on MoDOT projects, visit www.modot.org/stlouis.

O’FALLON Open house A public open house will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, to show proposed plans for improving I-70 between Mid Rivers Mall Drive on the east and Bryan Road on the west. The open house will be held at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 N. Main Street. The open house is part of the I-70 Traffic Flow Improvements Project. The goals of the project are to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance economic conditions along the I-70 corridor. In the past decade, traffic along the I-70 corridor in O’Fallon has been increasing at a dramatic rate. Currently more than 116,000 vehicles travel between Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Bryan Road daily, causing severe traffic congestion. The changes being proposed are designed to reduce the number of traffic signals and significantly lessen wait times throughout the area. Businesses along the outer roads will have new opportunities as traffic will be exiting the highway onto roads that run right in front of their locations. The city is also preparing a “wayfinding” sign plan to help direct vehicles to their destinations. Alternatives are also being considered to improve the Hwy. 79 interchange and enhance outer road connectivity between TR Hughes Blvd. and Mid Rivers Mall Drive. Plans will look at corridor enhancements such as bicycle lanes and pedestrian facilities. The city of O’Fallon is managing the project, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Charles County, and the city of St. Peters. The public is invited to stop by anytime during the open house. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/trafficflowproject.

Cabin fever fun O’Fallon’s second annual Cabin Fever Daze family-friendly festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 25, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Jan. 26, in O’Fallon Sports Park. The

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event includes free admission, parking, many free activities and festival fare for purchase. “Whether you watch the games and activities or join in, you’ll have a great time kicking those winter blues,” said Marsha Seymour, head of O’Fallon’s Tourism and Festivals Office. “We are hoping to get a really good turnout for the Human Dogsled Race. Registration is only $25 for a team of six people, and in addition to prizes for the winners, we’re offering a prize for the bestcostumed team. We also have traditional winter activities like skating, which costs $5 for a 45-minute session. You can bring your own skates or rent a pair for just $1.” The event will include a kids’ area, hockey circus show, a snowflake toss, Fruit Cake Chuckin’, Freeze Your Buns Trivia Run, Broomball and a Snowshoe Obstacle Course. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/cabin-fever-daze.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY YIN receives $2,500 grant Youth In Need received a $2,500 grant from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust to support the agency’s early-childhood education and family development program in St. Charles County, Lincoln and Warren counties. “Funds will be used for Early Head Start and Head Start programs,” said Pat Holterman-Hommes, Youth In Need’s president and CEO. “These are comprehensive child and family developmental programs that serve income-eligible families with children living in poverty, as well as expectant parents.” Founded 39 years ago to provide shelter for homeless and runaway teens, Youth In Need has evolved to provide services that focus on crisis prevention, intervention and recovery for children, youth and families. In 2012, Youth In Need served more than 23,000 children, teens and family members at more than 40 locations in six counties in eastern Missouri. Youth In Need’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive earlychildhood education and family development services to economically disadvantaged children and their families. Activities are created to help infants and toddlers develop gross and fine motor skills, and encourage cognitive, social and emotional growth.

WENTZVILLE Coats for kids Firefighters from the Wentzville Fire Protection District distributed more than 400 coats to kids in need on Dec. 21. The fire district partnered with Operation Warm and the Wentzville School District to supply the brand-new coats to elementary students identified and invited by school district counselors.

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“This is a great partnership between the Wentzville School District and the Wentzville Fire Department,” said WSD Community Relations Director Matt Deichmann. “In the end, it’s our students who need these coats, who benefit the most, and we couldn’t do it without the help of our great school counselors.” The coats were purchased by the firefighters, mainly through a Trivia Night held earlier in December where they raised $13,000 to purchase the coats through Operation Warm. Operation Warm and the Coats for Kids Foundation were founded in 1998 on a national level to assist local organizations with providing quality, American-made coats to kids in need.

Man steals extension cords A 22-year-old St. Charles County man was sentenced to 90 days of shock time after pleading guilty to stealing extension cords. Wesley Jerome Falter pled guilty to the felony charges of stealing, burglary, receiving stolen property and bribery of a public servant. In addition to the jail time, Falter must also submit to drug testing and complete his GED within two years.

COTTLEVILLE Cease and desist In early December, the Starbucks Coffee Company fired off a “cease and desist” demand to Exit 6 Brewery in Cottleville. The coffee company claimed customers might be confused when seeing Frappicino on Exit 6’s menu. “As you probably know, Starbucks Coffee Co. is the owner of a number of world-famous trademarks, including the well-known Frappuccino trademark,” states the letter from Starbuck’s attorney Anessa Owen Kramer of Honigman, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn. “The Frappuccino mark only differs from Starbucks Coffee Co.’s Frappuccino mark by one letter, and is phonetically identical. Exit 6’s use ... is likely to cause confusion, mistake.” But Jeff Britton, owner of the young brewery that opened in 2011, was not afraid. After all, on its website, it touts itself as the home of “No Compromise Brewing.” Britton told Starbucks, “At risk of further lawsuits, the brew is heretofore known as ‘The F Word’ beer. “Unfortunately, it was only similar to the ‘F-word,’ because we wanted to call it the same thing. Luckily for us, we’re bad spelers,” Britton wrote in his letter to Starbucks. He told the coffee company that Exit 6 was sorry for the confusion, but they never thought their beer-drinking customers would have expected that coffee being sold

on nearly every corner of the city would come from their kegs. “I guess that with there being a Starbucks on every corner of every city that some customers may think they could get a Starbucks at a local bar. So, that was our mistake,” Britton wrote. The letter was apologetic, but filled with sarcasm, and news of the comical dispute made its way from CNN to Huffington Post to NPR and on micro brew aficionado blogs nationwide. Britton told the Starbucks attorney that their legal action likely cost more than the small brewery made in all of 2013. Britton sent Starbucks a $6 check in a tongue-in-cheek effort to remain in good standing with Starbucks. He said the $6 should cover profits from the sale of the F-Word beer since it was introduced. In closing, Britton promised to stop production of the brewery’s Starbuck-McDonald’s-Coca-Cola- Marlboro Honey Lager for fear of further repercussions. A postscript asked if they could call their beer Phrappaccino. Now, capitalizing on the Exit 6/Starbucks controversy, T-shirts with the $6 check’s impression are being sold on the brewery’s website.

LINDENWOOD Students win advertising contest A team from Lindenwood University’s School of Business and Entrepreneurship - consisting of Jaycee Wallace, Bridget Henry, Kenzie Crossley-Fei, and Zach Nannini - has won the 2013 Chevy Regional Advertising Campaign contest. This is the third consecutive year a team from Lindenwood has won the competition against other area colleges. This year, two teams from Lindenwood made it to the finals, along with teams from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Maryville University. According to the rules, the teams were tasked with making Chevy relevant to their generation through an advertising and promotion campaign. After taking surveys, analyzing data and conducting research, the teams each crafted a media campaign within a specific budget, including radio, TV, billboard, and social media advertising and also executed a real on-ground promotion at a Lindenwood football game. The teams identified how to measure the success of their campaigns and made presentations to a group of judges from Chevy in the first week of December. Chevy has the option of using the commercials, slogans, and other creative elements produced by the winning team and did so in the case of a past winning team from Lindenwood.

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St. Peters to allow younger candidates for aldermen By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH An 18-year old can’t buy a drink at a bar in St. Peters but can run for alderman, as they now can in other fourth-class cities in Missouri. Last month, the St. Peters Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance amending its city code to lower the minimum age requirement for serving as an alderman from 21 to 18. The board approved the measure on a 6-0 vote, with aldermen Jerry Hollingsworth, Ward 2; and Tommy Roberts, Ward 3 absent. The board took the action after postponing a vote on the ordinance at its Nov. 21 meeting. They had turned down the ordinance in October, and discussed it with the city’s state lobbyist in November. Mayor Len Pagano wanted to see if the ordinance could be amended during the current legislative session that begins this month. But Pagano conceded that the city probably had to abide with the state because the Missouri General Assembly passed a bill last year lowering the age to 18. State law takes precedence

over local ordinances, he said. The board’s adoption of a new ordinance was a formality, he added. But the subject prompted more discussion by Pagano and aldermen at the board meeting in November and a delay in formal approval until last month. Pagano and several aldermen conceded that anyone age 18 can enter into contracts and serve in the military. He speculated that the measure may have been prompted by the inability to attract candidates to some city offices in other parts of the state. Several board members questioned whether some 18-year-olds might be mature enough to serve as an alderman. Aldermen have said they feared that high-school students could elect someone from their class as a joke. Alderman Patrick Barclay, Ward 4, asked at the November meeting that the board delay final action until December because three aldermen were absent. The board passed the ordinance with no discussion at the December meeting.

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County officials said Board of EqualizaBy BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH Citizen appointees to several busy St. tion members are particularly busy during Charles County boards and commissions reassessment years when they hear appeals will receive a pay raise in 2014 – if they of property assessments. The board meets continually from May through August and show up at the meetings. The County Council approved a bill at its last at other times of the year. Joann Leykam, December meeting clarifying the compensa- the county’s director of administration, tion for citizen appointees to the county’s Plan- said those who serve almost cannot have ning and Zoning Commission, the Board of a 40-hour-a-week job because of the time Equalization, and Board of Zoning Adjustment. requirements and the many meetings. Leykam said that Ehlmann has a difficult Board of Equalization members will receive $800 a month during odd-numbered years time finding people with the knowledge and when the county assessor reassesses property. time to appoint to serve on the board. The council voted 4-0 to approve the bill, Their pay will revert to $500 a month during with compensation included in the county’s even-numbered, non-reassessment years. Members of the Planning and Zoning 2014 budget. Cronin, who served as a council repreCommission and Board of Zoning Adjustment will receive $100 a meeting, up from sentative on the Planning and Zoning Commission, said members read several hundred $50 previously. The bill also included a clause stating pages and have to drive to night meetings citizen board members won’t be paid for that often last many hours. absences. “It has the language that you have The bill also corrects other issues, including to be there to collect it,” said County Execu- having compensation for Board of Equalization members set by the county executive as tive Steve Ehlmann. Council members Joe Cronin, District 1, part of the annual budget process. County officials aren’t sure if the compensaand Joe Brazil, District 2, earlier questioned whether the compensation was enough for tion for the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning and Board of Equaliza- was set at $50. Board of Equalization members have been paid $500 a month since 1999. tion members.

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FHSD considers raising rates for Vacation Station, other programs By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH The Francis Howell School District is exploring raising tuition rates for two popular care programs for children. The district’s Board of Education discussed new rates for the 2014-15 school year at its Dec. 19 work session. The board may make a final decision on the rates early this year. Vacation Station provides before- and after-school care for district students and day care. The district also has a preschool program for children ages 3 to 5. The board is considering a 7-percent increase in the full-day and part-time (threeday) rates for preschool, and a 7.14-percent increase in the half-day preschool rates. Vacation Station full-day and morning and evening rates would rise 3.16 percent. The rate would be $155.50 per week for three days a week, full-day preschool,

compared to $145.50 currently. The fullday preschool rate would rise to $210 per week, compared to the current $196.25 rate. Half-day preschool rates on Thursdays and Fridays would jump to $43.50, up $2.90; and half-day rates on Monday through Wednesday would jump to $65.25 per week from $60.90. Vacation Station rates for mornings and afternoons could increase to $73.50, up $2.25. During intersession, Vacation Station rates would be $143 per week, up from the current $138.75. Spread out over the year, the full-day

in recent years. The preschool program has been operating in the red for at least four years, as enrollment has begun to drop off. During the 2008-09 school year, the preschool program had 1,044 students but was down to 697 students during the 2012-13 school year. Enrollment in the Vacation Station program reached its height at 3,459 during the 2007-08 school year and has continued to drop with 2,439 students during the 201213 school year.

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County considers resolution to push cleanup of West Lake Landfill By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH St. Charles County officials are casting a wary eye at a nearby radioactive dump site, known as the West Lake Landfill. The site is just across the Missouri River from the city of St. Charles and the subject of a growing controversy. The County Council had a resolution on its agenda late last month concerning the cleanup of the landfill but voted to table a decision until it more fully explored the issues. The resolution asks the U.S. Congress to transfer the responsibility for cleaning up the site to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. St. Charles County Councilman Joe Cronin, District 1, who drafted the resolution, asked the council to table the bill so the waste site and issues surrounding it could be examined more closely. Cronin said only four of the seven council

Local couple finds a race with a cause By AMY ARMOUR Snow and ice didn’t stop an O’Fallon couple from completing a marathon last month to benefit children battling cancer. Keith and Karen Rider, a police officer and nurse, respectively, from O’Fallon, started running the St. Jude Memphis Marathon four years ago as “St. Jude Heroes.” The couple’s team, Catheters and Cuffs, has raised more than $67,000 for the hospital in the last four years. “Karen and I decided to go there for a weekend away from the kids and to be able to run in a race we had never run in before,” said Keith. He said their very first race in Memphis began as most big ones do. “Thousands of people at the starting line, a cold morning where you could see your breath, nervous chatter amongst the participants, and anxious anticipation.” This past December, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon ended up getting canceled due to ice and snow. But that didn’t stop the O’Fallon couple. “Our team decided to put on our own race in St Louis and celebrate raising over $37,000 this season,” said Keith. On Saturday, Dec. 7 , they ran their races at Creve Coeur Park. It was 10 degrees outside with ice covering the ground. “We called Fleet Feet and they assisted in getting us race supplies within 24 hours and about 30 people showed up to run; even runners from St. Louis that were not on our team,” said Keith. “Word was spread through social media and the race was on.” To make a donation to the team, visit http://www.cathetersandcuffs.com.

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Jeremy Boesch, an English teacher at Timberland High School, has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2013-14. “I’m overwhelmed with the other teaching talent in this district. We have some great educators here,” said Boesch shortly after receiving the award. Candidates were judged on the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues. Selection is also based on their ability to inspire and educate students of all backgrounds and abilities. As the winner of the District Teacher of the Year, Boesch is now eligible to compete in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program.

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Francis Howell School District recently announced that four teachers have earned the highest credential in the teaching profession—National Board Certification. The certification, through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, is a voluntary process in which teachers work to advance the quality of teaching and learning. The process is stringent and takes more than a year to complete. The program offers certification in 24 areas of teaching. It is open to teachers who have a baccalaureate degree, state certification and three years of experience in their area of expertise. The new National Board Certified teachers are: Denise Eiswirth, literacy coach at Daniel Boone Elementary; Virginia Herin, music teacher at Bryan Middle School; Darlene Ederer, third-grade teacher at Central Elementary; and Melissa Kelly, Spec-

Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an enhanced Aa1 rating with stable outlook and an underlying Aa2 rating to Wentzville School District’s 2014 General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Moody’s maintains an Aa2 rating on the district’s outstanding general obligation debt, including the current offering, one of the highest ratings for any school district in Missouri. “The Aa1 and Aa2 ratings released by Moody’s investors Service is a reflection of the district’s sound fiscal management,” said Pam Frazier, district CFO. “The rating is evidence of the district’s solid financial strength and ability to pay its debt obligations.”

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The Fort Zumwalt School District will hold several trivia nights next month to benefit school activities. Fort Zumwalt North High Grad Night Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 21, at the O’Fallon Elks Lodge located at 1163 Tom Ginnever. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $120 for a table of eight players. Participants must be 21 to enter. For more information, e-mail Cindra67@ charter.net. Fort Zumwalt South High Marching Band Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 28, at the O’Fallon Elks Lodge located at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $21 each or $168 for a table of eight players. Participants must be 21 to enter. For more information, email sassy335@ gmail.com. Fort Zumwalt East High Grad Night Music Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 28, at St. Peters Fireman’s Hall located at 115 McMenamy. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 each or $160 for a table of eight players. For more information, email amyplus4@hotmail.com.

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A small study in Israel found a strong link between chewing gum and young people’s headaches. Tel Aviv University researcher Dr. Nathan Watemberg noticed that many of his young patients who complained of chronic migraine or tension headaches regularly chewed gum, so he asked 30 of them to give up gum for a month. The participants were aged 6-19 and chewed gum between one hour and more than six hours per day. “Out of our 30 patients, 26 reported significant improvement, and 19 had complete headache resolution,” Watemberg said. “Twenty of the improved patients later agreed to go back to chewing gum, and all of them reported an immediate relapse of symptoms.” Watemberg said he believes that chewing gum is problematic because it places stress on the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which is where the jaw and skull meet. “Every doctor knows that overuse of the TMJ will cause headaches,” he said. “I believe this is what’s happening when children and teenagers chew gum excessively.”

Choosy mothers choose peanuts Contrary to what medical experts once suspected, eating peanuts and tree nuts during pregnancy does not increase an unborn baby’s risk of developing a nut allergy. What’s more, a study published by JAMA Pediatrics suggests that mothers who are not allergic to nuts and eat them

while pregnant may put their children at lower risk for peanut and tree nut allergies. Researchers in Boston looked for links between pregnant mothers eating peanuts or tree nuts and the risk of their children developing allergies. They found that children whose non-allergic mothers ate the most nuts had the lowest risk of allergy. “The data are not strong enough to prove a cause-and-effect relationship; therefore, we can’t say with certainty that eating more peanuts during pregnancy will prevent peanut allergy in children,” Dr. Michael D. Young, of Boston Children’s Division of Allergy and Immunology, said. “By linking maternal peanut consumption to reduced allergy risk, we are providing new data to support the hypothesis that early allergen exposure increases tolerance and reduces the risk of childhood food allergy.”

Smoking cessation strategies Many people who resolved to quit smoking for the new year will be happy to hear this: Some therapies to help smokers kick the habit pose no serious risks to the heart, according to research published in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal. An analysis of smoking cessation product side effects from 63 clinical trials involving more than 30,000 people showed that nicotine gums and nicotine patches increased the risk of rapid or irregular heartbeat – but only temporarily and mostly among people who used the products while continuing to smoke, which is not recommended. The analysis showed also that the nicotine addiction treatment Chantix and the antidepressant Wellbutrin actually protected against serious cardiovascular events. Researchers noted that most patients in the studies were relatively healthy, and product side effects may not be the same for everyone. They advised smokers to discuss with their doctors their personal risks of smoking cessation aids. ••• Many people turn to electronic cigarettes – battery-operated, tobacco-free devices that resemble cigarettes – to help them

quit smoking, but many parents worry that e-cigarettes will encourage their kids to try tobacco products. A University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital national poll conducted in November 2013 found that: • 48 percent of adults worried that their children would experiment with e-cigarettes. • 44 percent of parents expressed concern that e-cigarettes would encourage children to use tobacco. • 65 percent of adults think e-cigarettes should come with health warnings. • 71 percent of adults support restricting the marketing of e-cigarettes on social networking sites. Advocates of e-cigarettes say they are healthier than smoking tobacco and may help some people quit smoking.

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Most Americans avoid addressing end-oflife issues, a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed. Investigators looked at responses of nearly 8,000 people who answered national surveys in 2009 and 2010 and found that only about 26 percent of respondents had completed an advance directive, which also is called a living will. Those more likely to have advance directives were women, whites, college graduates and married people. Those with living wills also were more likely to have a chronic illness and a regular source of care. The most frequently reported reason for not having an advance directive was lack of awareness. Other studies have shown that health care costs are highest in the final years of life, but the use of advance directives was associated with lower Medicare spending and a lesser likelihood of dying in a hospital.

Parents who participated in a pilot study found that nutrition report cards could be a helpful tool for improving their children’s diets. In a Cornell University study, parents were given the option of receiving periodic nutrition report cards from their children’s schools. The students used specialized debit cards to pay for lunches, and the items they purchased were keyed into a “smart” cash register. After seeing the report cards, some parents said they adjusted family dinner menus to include more nutritious foods, while other parents said they had discussions with their kids about the importance of health and nutrition. Other parents said the report cards explained why their children’s cafeteria debit cards were depleted so quickly. Compared to a control group, students whose parents signed up for report cards chose fruits and vegetables more frequently and selected flavored milk less frequently. Researchers said the report cards could be especially useful for parents of younger children who are learning to make independent decisions about what they eat.

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By SUE HORNOF Losing weight and getting in shape always are popular New Year’s resolutions, but for many people this year, those goals won’t require much of a time commitment. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, the No. 1 fitness trend this year will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs, which typically take fewer than 30 minutes to complete. There are all sorts of HITT workouts, but all involve short bursts of activity followed by a brief period of recovery or rest. Now in its eighth year, the annual ACSM fitness trends survey polls thousands of fitness professionals to determine expected trends for the coming year. More than 3,800 fitness professionals responded to this year’s survey. “High-intensity interval training made its first appearance on this list this year,” said Walter Thompson, lead author of the survey. “Its appearance in the top spot on the list reflects how this form of exercise has taken the fitness community by storm in recent months.” The top 10 fitness trends predicted for this year are: No. 1: High-intensity interval training (see above). No. 2: Body weight training. The backto-basics training method requires minimal equipment and includes push-ups, pull-ups, squats and other forms of resistance training. No. 3: Working with educated, experienced fitness professionals. The No. 1 trend for the previous six years involves working with experts who have been certified through programs such as those accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). No. 4: Strength training. Along with aerobic exercise and flexibility, strength training is an essential component of a complete physical activity program for men and women of all activity levels, according to the ACSM. Strength training builds muscle strength using resistance exercise with free weights, machines or a person’s own body weight.

No. 5: Exercise and weight loss. Many health and fitness professionals offer weight loss programs that combine an exercise regime with caloric restriction recommendations tailored to the individual client’s needs. No. 6: Personal training. According to the ACSM, health and fitness facilities are placing increasing importance on hiring staff members with the education, training and credentials to serve as personal trainers. The trend is mirrored by the growing number of students who are majoring in kinesiology, the scientific study of body movement and its impact on health, society and quality of life. No. 7: Fitness programs for older adults. Baby boomers with discretionary income have prompted many health and fitness professionals to develop programs designed to keep them healthy and active. Programs are available for older adults who are in top condition as well as for less active folks who want to remain functionally fit. No. 8: Functional fitness. According to the Mayo Clinic, functional fitness exercises are designed to train and develop a person’s muscles to make it easier and safer to carry out everyday activities, such as carrying groceries. Some exercises are designed to improve balance. No. 9: Group personal training. Fitness experts attribute the popularity of this trend to challenging economic times. Trainers work with groups of two or more clients, who generally pay less than they would for individual personal training. No. 10: Yoga. Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Sivananda and various other styles of yoga utilize a series of bodily postures to promote health and relaxation. Rounding out the ACSM list of the top 20 fitness trends for 2014 are: exercise programs to treat and prevent childhood obesity; worksite health promotion; core training; outdoor activities; circuit training; outcome measurements; wellness coaching; sport-specific training; worker incentive programs; and boot camp.

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News and notes New blood pressure guidelines New guidelines for managing high blood pressure for adults aged 60 and older were published online last month in the American Medical Association’s JAMA, but the American Heart Association said there was not enough evidence to support the new recommendations. An expert panel appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee released a report, “2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults,” citing “strong evidence to support treating hypertensive persons aged 60 years or older to a (blood pressure) goal of less tan 150/90 mm Hg.” The new guidelines raise the blood pressure threshold used to determine the need for medication to treat hypertension among those in the 60-plus age group. Previously, the target blood pressure was less than 140/90 mm Hg for most hypertensive individuals and less than 130/80 mm Hg for those with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease (CKD) or diabetes. While the report recommends beginning treatment for people 60 and older when blood pressure reaches 150/90, the authors emphasized that they were not redefining high blood pressure and recommended lifestyle interventions for those whose blood pressure is 140/90, stating that for everyone with hypertension, “the potential benefits of a healthy diet, weight control and regular exercise cannot be overemphasized. These lifestyle treatments have the potential to improve (blood pressure) control and even reduce medication needs.” The new guidelines recommend a blood pressure threshold of 140/90 mm Hg for those aged 30-59 and for people with CKD or diabetes. In response to the report in JAMA, the American Heart Association recommended that doctors “continue to follow existing

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Bu si ness ‘Giving back’: Lisa Baue named Citizen of the Year By AMY ARMOUR Giving back to the community is a family tradition for Lisa Baue. Through the years, the president and CEO of Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory and Cem- Lisa Baue etery has given her time and talent serving on numerous boards and committees throughout St. Charles County. “As children and young business people, we were raised that it is our responsibility to give back to the community we are privileged to serve. Community service is a way of life at Baue’s and in our family,” she said. Baue is currently a member of Hope Lutheran Church Parish Council, the St. Charles County Athena Board of Directors and the Rotary Club of St. Charles. She is an immediate (2013) past president of Preferred Funeral Directors International, as well as an immediate past board chair of the Partners for Progress in St. Charles County.

In 2008, she served as the chairperson for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk for St. Charles County. She is a former member and board chairman of the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County, and she served as the chairman of the Salvation Army Tree of Lights Campaign in 2006 and 2007. Baue is also a past president of the St. Charles Business and Professional Women and the St. Charles Jaycee Women. The community will give back to Baue next month when the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce recognizes her as the 2013 Citizen of the Year. “This is a wonderful honor to be receiving this award this year,” she said. “Since I first came into our family business, I was encouraged to ‘give back’ and participate in our community activities... Both of my parents were recognized by the chamber as well. My dad posthumously received this same award in the late-1980s. My mom was awarded the Cultural Award a number of years back as well. To follow in their footsteps as well as those of the previous recipients, many of whom were my mentors and teachers, is very humbling.” Baue Funeral Homes was founded by Baue’s

grandfather Arthur C. Baue in 1935. Her father, David Baue, continued in the family business until his death in 1987. Lisa, who had been a licensed funeral director for eight years, then took the reins of the family business. The family-owned business has grown to more than 100 staff members, three funeral home locations, an onsite crematory, flower and gift shop, two reception centers, a memorial gardens cemetery, a pet tribute and cremation company and a cremation society that serves more than 1,800 families each year. “We work very hard to provide the very best in service to our families and our community,” she said. “We study best practices in business as well as our profession, and we strive to bring new and innovative approaches in all that we do by staying up to date on our technology and services.” Baue will be recognized at the Citizens of the Year Gala on Feb. 21 at Old Hickory Golf Club and Conference Center.

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Awards Jerry Shaw, president of SAK Construction, LLC (SAK) has been selected to receive the 2014 Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award sponsored by the Underground Construction Technology Association (UCTA). The award annually recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the underground infrastructure industry.

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MEETINGS/SEMINARS “Women‘s Self Defense“ will be the topic of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) meeting at 10 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 18, at the Lake St. Louis Banquet Center. Members will be shown how to safely and effectively fend off an attacker and how to defend themselves from worst-case scenarios. To make reservations,

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MOUSE RACES The fourth annual Mouse Races will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 1, at the Harvester Lions Club, 4835 Central School Road in St. Charles. Hosted by the Young Professionals Board at Crider Health Center, the event is themed “Behind the Reel” and guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite movie character. Registration is $20 per person or $120 for a table for eight. Beer and setups will be provided and outside food and drink are wel-

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Entries for How We See Her, an all-media juried exhibition about the perception of the contemporary woman, are now being accepted at the Foundry Art Centre. Artists of any gender are invited to explore what it means to be a female in today’s society. Activist, educator, and artist Janice Nesser-Chu will jury the exhibition and award one $1,000 Best of Show Award or Going Solo exhibition award. Two $250 Juror’s Choice awards will also be chosen. All entries are due by Feb. 5. The exhibition runs from March 14 through April 25 with an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 14. For more information, call 255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org. ••• Taste of Vegas Casino Night will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 22 at O’Fallon City Hall, located at 100 North Main Street. This black-tie optional evening will consist of tastings, live entertainment and casino games. The cost is $40 per person. To register, call 240-1818. ••• Rat Race, an exhibition of whimsical artwork, will be on display through Feb. 23 at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport‘s Meeting Place Gallery, located on the Terminal 1 Bag Claim level adjacent to the Concourse C exit. This whimsical exhibition invites visitors passing through the airport to pause for a moment and forget about the “rat race.” For more information, call 255-0270.

SWEETHEART DANCES The Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 1, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre. A bouquet will be presented to each young lady. Formal attire is required. No tickets will be available at the event; tickets will be sold through Jan. 23. The cost per couple is $40 for O’Fallon residents and $45 for non-residents, plus $20 for an additional child. Register by calling 474-2732 or online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ Parks&Rec. ••• A Sweetheart Steak Dinner and Dance will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 22, at Celebration Church located at 250 Birdie Hills Road in St. Peters. The cost is $25 per person in advance. The menu includes filet mignon, baked potato, salad, and dessert. A cash bar will be provided by Rendezvous Café with music by The Younger Brothers. For more information, call 578-1060.

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