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The “Redevelopment” Hoax

Why are so many people who are opposed to development nevertheless in favor of “redevelopment”? The short answer is that development involves decisions made in the market by large numbers of people in the general population, in their own personal interests, while redevelopment involves taking decisions out of the hands of the population at large and putting the power to make those decisions in the hands of elites. Developers who build housing to sell to the public are the focus of many denunciations by elites in places like coastal California. But developers would not even exist if there were not vastly larger numbers of people ready to buy or rent what they build. All these people who make the developers’ work economically viable vanish into thin air in political rhetoric that is focused on the developer and his “greed.” The people who are against development dare not come right out and say in plain English that they want other people’s desires squashed by the government, so that the desires of the small, self-congratulatory elites can prevail, while housing prices skyrocket because of the restricting on building. If development is considered to be so bad, why is redevelopment considered to be good, by many of the same people? Redevelopment imposes the supposedly superior wisdom and virtue of an elite on the rest of us. That is its ideological appeal to self-congratulatory elites. Its political appeal is more mundane. By bulldozing low-income neighborhoods and replacing them with upscale malls and condos, local political leaders get more tax money into their coffers, offering more opportunities for them to do things that enhance their chances of being reelected. A politically successful redevelopment project enables those who promoted it to show “before and after” photos of the neighborhood that has been bulldozed and replaced by shiny new buildings, tree-lined vistas and clearly upscale new housing. This is easily portrayed as a welcome new addition to the community, both aesthetically and economically. In reality, what redevelopment does is transfer wealth from one place to another place, with no net addition to the wealth of the country as a whole. But it increases tax

revenues in the local jurisdiction, which is what local politicians care about. When money that would have been spent and taxed elsewhere is transferred into a particular jurisdiction, that is no net increase in tax revenues, or of jobs, in the country, however. Redevelopment exports low-income people and imports high-income people – with no net addition or subtraction of either segment of the population in the country as a whole. The huge costs of redevelopment projects turn what would otherwise be a zero-sum process into a huge net loss for society as a whole. Between restrictions on development and the destruction of existing low-income housing by redevelopment, low-income and even moderate-income people are forced out by high housing costs. Often this process takes the form of ethnic cleansing. Blacks, for example, have been driven out of communities up and down the San Francisco peninsula, including East Palo Alto, which was once 61 percent black, and is today only 17 percent black. But that 17 percent is still the highest proportion of blacks in any community in three whole counties on the San Francisco peninsula. None of the 38 other communities in those three counties has a population that is even 5 percent black. Other segments of the population are likewise forced out by the economics of the development restrictions and the redevelopment hoax. Only 7 percent of Palo Alto’s police force actually lives in Palo Alto. A fourth of them live all the way on the other side of the San Francisco Bay. Families with children are also forced out of communities on the San Francisco peninsula, on such a scale that many schools are closing down for lack of students. All this is a high price to pay for a political hoax. But the dozens of redevelopment agencies in California are up in arms at the suggestion that the money they get be cut, in order to deal with the state’s financial crisis. Local politicians are of course on the side of these agencies, so the hoax may well continue. © 2011 Creators.com

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To the Editor: Soaking the rich as a revenue remedy to government’s fiscal woes is mathematically impossible, and provable to be a myth. Perhaps the math might have worked out back in the days of President Bush, whose worst deficit (2003) was only around $420 billion, and whose tax cuts raised revenues enough to reduce that deficit down to $120 billion the last year before Pelosi/Reid took the reins of Congress, and tripled the next year, and tripled it again the following year. But given the realities of the damage done by the 110th and 111th congress, we have spent ourselves into an oblivion that the so-called “rich” cannot bail us out of if we confiscated everything they earn.

But here are some figures you must learn and be able to use to dispel the myth when the leftists try to use the revenue side of the equation when it comes to getting the government’s fiscal house in order. Our deficit is $1.6 trillion. The deficit is our annual shortfall of “outgo” versus “income.” It has been said, “When your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep will be your downfall.” There are approximately 330 million people in the USA. That means this year’s federal spending will exceed tax revenue income by around $4,850 for each and every one of us, including our infants and our elderly and our infirmed. Our debt is around $14 trillion, or $14,000 billion. The debt is the cumulative shortfall of all our deficits since Washington, less all our surpluses. That’s on the order of $42,500 for each of us. But these numbers, while disturbing, don’t prove my initial postulation that it is impossible to soak the rich and resolve our fiscal crisis. So, here’s the proof: According to the latest government figures, the earnings total of all people in the USA was around $7.8 trillion a year. Of that, those earning $200,000 a year represented 17.5 percent of the total, or approximately $1.37 trillion. If we took everything made by those earning $200,000 or more, we’d fall significantly short of clearing our $1.6 trillion deficit. But remember, these people are already paying taxes out of that number. If we estimate a current net tax burden after deductions and “loopholes” of 25 percent, that means we can only appropriate another 75 percent of that $1.37 trillion - if we took everything from everyone earning $200,000 or more. So we could further reduce our deficit by not $1.37 trillion but by only $1.03 trillion. In other words, we’d still have a deficit of $600 billion… almost 50-percent higher than Bush’s worst deficit with a GOP Congress. Remember also that on the spending side, discretionary spending is only around $1.3 trillion of our $3.7 trillion budget. If we eliminated all discretionary spending, and funded only entitlements and interest payments on the debt, we’d be left with a $300 billion deficit. Cutting a billion here and a million there from our discretionary budget might make for politically expedient rhetoric, but it is merely arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic! The uncomfortable truth is that this ship is going down unless we tackle the only real problem: entitlement spending. Doug Edelman St. Peters

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Lack of Leadership Much has been written and spoken recently about President Obama’s lack of focus on the many issues facing our nation and the world these days. But in addition to his lack of leadership, his unbelievable lack of sensitivity and concern for the image he is projecting is simply amazing. When it comes to the president, one thinks of the old kids’ game “Where’s Waldo?” Or better yet, is he Nero, fiddling while Rome burns? Vacationing in Rio, playing golf and completing NCAA basketball tournament brackets on ESPN are simply not presidential activities at a time when we face so many crises domestically and abroad. The events of the world, starting with the tragedy of what occurred in Japan, the Libyan uprising, and our domestic financial problems, all require strong leadership, decisive action and a plan for helping and dealing with these tragic and pressing issues. Our president’s inability to make a decision, chart a course, lead by example and seemingly focus on what all would agree is a very difficult and challenging job should concern all Americans. Our inaction in Libya is yet another classic example of a lack of leadership. While we endlessly debated at the United Nations what should be done, Moammar Gadhafi was slaughtering hundreds, if not thousands, of rebels. Our friends in Japan continue to endure the triple-whammy of tragedy, and while this great nation has pledged its help, the president should be at the forefront making sure as a humanitarian nation we are doing all we can. Domestically, he has shown no legislative leadership, refusing to deal with our serious budget problems, ignoring his own debt commission and refusing

to offer any significant spending cuts. He has refused to take a stand, instead yielding to the legislators to offer up the only direction. Additionally, our country desperately needs a realistic, practical and coherent energy policy. Our ongoing economic woes had many causes, but there is little doubt that $5-per-gallon gas was the tipping point that sent our economy collectively spiraling downward. And it appears to be coming again. Green energy and green jobs are great, but at this time, they are just a pipe dream. We need a leader who will stand up and lead us by pushing energy development on all fronts, including drilling, natural gas, coal, nuclear, solar and wind. Americans can’t handle $5-per-gallon gas. We need leadership from our president. As a nation we are confronting pressing issues. The job requires more than beaches and brackets and golf. Maybe the recent Rasmussen Reports survey with 72 percent of voters saying the country is heading down the wrong track will serve as a wake-up call to the president. He can no longer vote “Present.”

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Salons robbed Police are still on the lookout for a suspect who used a pocket knife to rob a hair salon. An unidentified man robbed the Shear Envy Salon on Duchesne Drive in St. Charles at 10 a.m. on March 10. The suspect, described as a man between the ages of 45 and 50, showed a pocketknife and stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. He also stole a wallet from a customer’s purse. The suspect had a gray sweatshirt pulled over his face and was wearing a dark hoodie. After robbing the salon he left on foot. Police are also looking for a suspect— who also used a pocketknife—to rob the Fantastic Sams on Elm Street on March 2. Police are not sure if the robberies are related. Anyone with information, should contact St. Charles police at 949-3333 or visit the St. Charles Crime Stoppers website.

Robbers caught Police have captured two suspects accused of robbing two local convenience stores earlier this month. Seventeen-year-old Ricky Cody, of St. Louis, and 26-year-old Latoya M. Carter, of O’Fallon, have been charged with armed criminal action and robbery. Two juveniles were with the subjects, but it is not known if they have been charged.

The pair is accused of robbing the Shell station at 1001 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, stealing $55 in cash and 23 packs of cigarettes. Police said that later that evening Cody allegedly robbed the Circle K store at 3401 Harry S. Truman Boulevard. Just minutes after the Circle K robbery, Carter’s vehicle was pulled over by a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer. When the vehicle was searched, a loaded gun was found.

Lindenwood Tuition increase approved Students at Lindenwood University will pay a little more for their education next year. Lindenwood University’s Board of Directors approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition, room and board and other fees for undergraduate resident students for the 2011-12 academic year. President James D. Evans said the increase was “modest and necessary” to maintain the quality academic programs at Lindenwood, hire additional faculty members, and cover increasing operational and technology costs. “The board was pleased that we were able to keep our increases minimal,” Evans said. “Higher education budgets are being slashed across the state and tuition increases at many schools are twice that of Lindenwood’s.” The increase amounts to $305 per semester for a typical resident undergraduate. Tuition is going up $190 to $6,825 per semester; room costs increase $50 to $1,865 per semester; board costs increase $25 to $1640 per semester; and the health and activity fee increases $35 to $175 per semester. Evans said the full-time graduate tuition will also increase 2.9 percent to $6,825 per semester, while the graduate LCIE tuition increases 3.9 percent for a nine-hour cluster to $3,555. Lindenwood tuition increases have averaged 2.5 percent annually over the past five years, or about one-half the average rate of increase nationally.

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restrictions the aldermen could adopt that would keep a lid on runaway backyard chicken flocks. These included: a limit on the number of hens per lot, prohibit roosters outright based on the noise factor, limit the number of permits issued either citywide or by ward per year, or, limit chicken coop and backyard chicken production permits to just student project uses. Another approach would be to pass a test ordinance that would sunset in a year’s time, suggested Alderman Jerry Hollingsworth (Ward 2). This option would allow the board to revisit the issue and pass a more permanent ordinance based on time and experience to better inform staff and the aldermen. Legal counsel Randy Weber weighed in on the chicken situation. He cautioned the board from passing ordinances that wouldn’t apply evenly across the city to all residents. It was noted that some neighborhood associations’ covenants and restrictions prohibit the presence of any type of farm animal, including chickens, for any reason – educational or otherwise. But, Nick’s chickens are no ordinary chickens. City Hall has classified them as “urban chickens.” And the mere hint of urban chickens moving into some subdivisions was met with mixed responses. Alderman Patrick Barclay (Ward 4) said he’d received numerous complaints that the noise and smell would cause property values to plummet. Barclay was the only no vote against a motion to instruct staff to proceed with a draft bill with the sunset

From left, Denis and Betty Kramer, Nick Anderson and Michael Kramer.

provision in it. Because Nick can’t drive, it would be Alderman Don Aytes (Ward 4) attempted difficult for the already busy family to to explain that four hens wouldn’t make accommodate taking him out to a farm on much noise. Urban hens only cluck proudly a daily basis, Betty Kramer said. when laying an egg. Roosters - even urban Both grandparents were eager to brag roosters - are the noisemakers. on their grandson, touting the amount of Aytes then asked Nick if he wouldn’t research he has put into the project, some instead consider raising rabbits for his 4-H of which Pratt used in her presentation to project. Nick said he already had two rab- the board. bits and in a separate interview, added that While it would seem overwhelming to his menagerie includes a “wicked” snake many 12-year-olds the good-natured boy named Stretch. Wicked is a complimen- said he’s prepared to stick with the protary term in 12-year-old parlance. cess no matter how long it takes. Alderman Rocky Reitmeyer (Ward 1) After a majority on the board directed attempted a diversionary tactic by sug- staff to assemble draft a bill to accommogesting Nick make arrangements with a date Nick’s request. The “urban chickens” farmer to take his chicken-raising opera- bill will first go for review by the Plantion out of town. ning and Zoning Commission. RecomNick was at the board meeting with his mendations from that body will then be grandparents, Betty and Denis Kramer and forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for uncle Michael Kramer because his parents two readings prior to a possible final vote. That’s okay, Nick said after the board teach night classes in addition to day jobs and homeschooling Nick and his siblings. vote on March 10.

Right to Work legislation stalls as debates continue By Jeannie Seibert Even after a three-hour debate on March 14, Missouri senators were unable to bring the hotly contested Right To Work legislation to a vote. Now it’s not expected to come up again until after the spring break. Pro-Right To Work senators fanned out over the state to try to drum up support for the measure that would make it illegal to make union membership a condition of employment. One contingent gathered in St. Charles on March 11 to an audience of about 75 contractors and local residents seeking information about the proposed bill. A GOP Senate team consisting of Senate Pro Tem Rob Mayer (Dexter), Sen. Brian Nieves (Washington, Mo.) and Sen. Jane Cunningham (west St. Louis County)

attended the information forum keynoted by Mark Mix, president of the National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation. Mix listed reasons why the bill currently hanging in limbo in the Missouri Senate would be good for the state if passed. “This legislation is so simple and basic that, if passed, would only strengthen workers’ rights,” Mix said. It seeks to make it a matter of choice for workers to join a union, not a compulsory requirement for employment, he said. Currently, a worker who elects not to join the union representing the employees in a “closed shop” stands to lose his or her job. Mix said the additional benefit to removing the requirement to join a union would put the onus on the union management to work harder in behalf of members’

interests rather than “playing the political game.” Currently, unions’ political contributions are more than 90 percent to Democrat party candidates and causes, he said. Many union members, however, are not Democrats nor do they support Democrat policies, Mix said. Ed Finklestein, publisher of The Labor Tribune, for the St. Louis metro, said the reason Republicans nationwide are pushing so vigorously for Right To Work legislation is to erode the symbiotic relationship between the Democratic Party and the unions. “The real unspoken issue here is the Republicans want to undercut one of the basic legs of Democratic Party which is the labor unions,” Finklestein said. The unions

“give money and manpower to hand out literature, hit the streets” during campaigns. “They want to undercut the underpinnings of the Democratic Party. “If that ever happens this country will be in terrible shape,” Finklestein said. “This is a deliberate attempt to castrate the Democratic Party by castrating the unions.” Finklestein said that on March 11, on very short notice, more than 5,000 antiRight To Work Missourians gathered at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis. As to critics of the closed shop, Finklestein said, “Federal law requires if there’s a union contract in a plant it must cover all workers, even non-members. The union’s position is if we negotiate for them everyone should at least pay their fair share of costs of winning their benefits.

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St. Charles County to consider two-step process for smoking ban By Kathleen T. Brady St. Charles County Council wants to approach a countywide smoking ban through a two-step process. The first step would require bars and restaurants to post signs at the entrance indicating their smoking policy. The second step would be the full-on smoking ban. During a March 14 work session, Councilman Joe Cronin, (Dist. 1), said Lake Saint Louis issued a similar signage ordinance in 2007 before banning smoking citywide in 2010. Cronin, who is drafting the first bill, said the county needs to do something now to avoid an anti-smoking petition drive like the one that recently spurred the city of O’Fallon to put a citywide smoking ban on the April 5 ballot. “I’ve been getting emails from people demanding we do something about this,” Cronin said. “It grieves me about O’Fallon,” said Councilman Paul Wynn, (Dist. 4), at the meeting. Wynn, who opposes the ban, said this is one of the reasons he got into politics. He said the measures were another example of the “soft tyranny” imposed by government that takes away personal freedoms. He said it starts with a smoking ban, “then it could be French fries, candy and soda. Where does it end?”

Sports fans prevented from rushing Family Arena field By Kathleen T. Brady Well sports fans, there will be no rushing the field after a big win at the Family Arena. The St. Charles County Council passed an amendment at its March 14 council meeting to Bill 3703 allowing the county to impose a penalty on anyone entering the field during a game or the stage during a performance. The amendment did not result out of any incident that occurred at the arena, County Executive Steve Ehlmann said. But the issue was influenced by last fall’s field-rushing incident at a University of Missouri-Columbia Tiger football game that resulted in the controversial arrest of 30 university students. The university eventually dropped the trespassing charges against the students after it was criticized for selling photos of the event and posting them on its Web site. “We are really just trying to prevent people from rushing the stage or the field out of a concern for their safety. We really didn’t have any law in place to address that issue, until now,” said Joe Brazil (Dist. 2).

But Cronin said smoking is a health issue that reaches beyond personal choice. “Many of these establishments employ our kids,” he said. “And they don’t have a choice.” Cronin said he feels the two-step process would be necessary to help businesses ease into a possible countywide nonsmoking policy. “It’s going to happen eventually,” Cronin said. “I just think this gives businesses a chance to get used to the idea.” Cronin said posting a sign was not

controversial and it would not impose a ing ban before entering into the debate. At hardship on businesses. Also, to avoid the meeting, the council seemed to agree imposing fines for noncompliance, Cronin that St. Louis County’s ban, which took said small businesses would receive a effect at the beginning of the year, was verbal warning upon inspection, requiring almost pointless because more than 100 a sign to be posted by the next inspection. restaurants, bars and casinos have been Cronin said he has been asking local res- granted exemptions. Cronin said he would keep businesses taurants he patronizes about a smoking ban and so far has not come across anyone who involved in the drafting process to avoid is adamantly opposed to the idea. creating an ineffective regulation. The St. Charles County Council has been Council members agreed that once the waiting to see how St. Louis County busi- smoking ban bill is finalized, the issue nesses would react to its countywide smok- would go before the voters.

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The Hook-Up opens for business Owners say it’s a bait shop not a head shop By Jeannie Seibert While Lake Saint Louis city leaders have been doing all within their power to attract new stores, one just opened despite a flurry of cautions and concerns voiced by residents. The newest addition to the city’s original business district on Lake Saint Louis Boulevard at I-70 is The Hook Up. Before meeting all building and zoning ordinance requirements, attaining their business license, stocking the shelves and getting the doors open just before St. Patrick’s Day, owner Byron Colby Harris wanted to clear up some misconceptions. The store will stock fishing tackle and tobacco products, Harris said, emphatically denying that it is a head shop, or a store carrying drug paraphernalia - a rumor that was widely circulating in the weeks prior to the store’s opening. While his wife, Amy Harris, will manage The Hook Up she was only an employee of her mother, Pam Tabett, the owner of the 94 Bait & Tackle shop, Harris said. The 94 bait shop had come under Sheriff’s Department scrutiny last year prompting discussion during an earlier Board of Aldermen meeting that the two stores may

be affiliated. Even last year’s controversy over the Hwy. 94 bait shop was misperceived, Harris said. While the store was named in connection with an investigation which led to a ban on the sale of K2, Harris said his motherin-law had removed the banned products before County Council voted to outlaw the marijuana substitute. “The fact is, she never sold an illegal product,” Harris said. With that misconception cleared up, Harris wanted to settle residents’ fears that Now open on Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, The Hook-Up The Hook-Up is stocking drug paraphernalia. In fact, he said, in addition to fishing he and his wife have experienced some separate parking for each side. “It’s completely closed off,” Koviak said. line, jigs and lures The Hook-Up is stock- delays – some weather related – in getting ing a line of rolling papers, pipes and hoo- the store opened on one side of the Koviak “I can’t see why people that are knowledgekahs, incense and incense holders. building at 1198 Lake Saint Louis Boule- able people would even think I’d have it where they could walk through to get to the “These things are for tobacco use,” Harris vard. said. “We sell bulk flavored tobacco that’s The Hook Up is sharing a roof with post office without even talking to me.” Despite the many questions, “We had sold in gas stations all over the place. It’s the Post Office which concerned some labeled ‘for tobacco use only’ and that’s residents as, until recently, a passage was our permit from City Hall sitting in the what they are. If people want to smoke plainly visible between the two sides of the mailbox when we got back in the country,” Harris said. tobacco out of a $500 glass pipe why would building. Director of Community Development Property owner and landlord, Chuck I want to stop them? We can’t control what Koviak said the two sides are no longer Steve Schertel said, “If (it is) meeting all people do after they leave the store.” Since the subject was discussed at a Feb. assessable from the interior of the build- the ordinances, clearly City Hall can’t pro22 Board of Aldermen meeting, Harris said ing. There are two separate entrances with hibit a business from opening.”

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LSL annexation proposal going to voters on April ballot By Jeannie Seibert The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen has placed a proposal on the ballot for the April 5 election regarding the annexation of five parcels into the city of Lake Saint Louis. The parcels are located at the following locations: Three of the parcels, each slightly more than 1 acre in size, are located in an area north of Hawk Ridge Trail, west of I-64, and south of Hwy. N. One of these parcels contains an existing Firestone store. An additional parcel is more than 2 acres, and is located in an area north of the old Hwy. N right-of-way, south of Orf Road, and east of Hwy. N. On the property is a Wentzville Fire District fire station. The last parcel is approximately 6 acres located east of Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, south of Orf Road and north of Hwy. N. This parcel is a part of the Equestrian Center complex. The annexation process does not involve the use of eminent domain; rather, the residents of the city will have the right to vote on whether or not these parcels should be accepted into the city limits. The proposed annexation would provide benefits to both the city as well as the owners of the affected parcels. While there are no residents living on any of these parcels, city officials say the property and business owners stand to benefit by having access to the services provided

by the city of Lake Saint Louis. The services include a police force, code enforcement, and other city services. A press release from Lake Saint Louis states: “The city and its residents stand to gain from the addition of these parcels as well. As the city naturally grows and develops, parcels such as these will help the city provide a quality mix of residential and commercial areas to residents and neighboring communities. In addition, as some of the undeveloped parcels are built out, they will be subject to the city’s zoning codes and review, therefore ensuring high quality developments consistent with the rest of the city.” The city is able to provide services to these parcels at no additional cost to taxpayers. The small scope of these annexations allows the city to provide services using existing staff and equipment. The final step in the process is to place the ballot measure before the voters of the city of Lake Saint Louis and those living on the affected parcels. Because no one lives on the parcels, the measure requires a simple majority of city voter approval to pass. If the measure passes, then the annexation is approved and would become effective 60 days after the vote is certified. For any questions or to receive additional information on the proposed annexations, contact the city of Lake Saint Louis at 6251200.

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FZSD seeking voter support with Prop 1 ballot item By Amy Armour Less state funding and a slow economy are affecting the budgets of local school districts. The Fort Zumwalt School District has “deficit spent” for the last three years, beginning the 2010-11 school year with an $8.9 million deficit. The district was able to lower that deficit to $3.6 million after retiring a special district TIF in St. Peters, finding lower insurance premiums and watching closely to see where cuts could be made. The FZSD will ask voters on April 5 to approve a no tax-increase general obligation bond issue to pay off a leasehold bond issue from 1997. Proposition 1, an $18.5 million bond issue, would not require an increase in the tax rate for debt service. The district didn’t have the bonding capacity in 1997 to utilize general obligation funds, so the district purchased leasehold revenue bonds to fund the construction of Fort Zumwalt West High

Man claiming to be infected with HIV bites police officer By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley A 20-year-old O’Fallon man, saying he is infected with the AIDS virus was charged with one misdemeanor and two counts of felony assault after he allegedly bit an O’Fallon police officer during an arrest attempt Monday, March 7. Willie E. Bishop of the 900 Block of Green Briar Hills Drive, was charged with resisting arrest, assault of a law enforcement officer and reckless risk of infection of another person. The police officer sustained a scratched cornea and a bite wound. He was treated and released from a local hospital. Police did not release the name of the officer. O’Fallon police said Bishop ran from his home when an officer attempted to arrest him for outstanding municipal warrants on Monday. Police caught Bishop, who then allegedly punched the officer in the eye and bit him on the back, breaking skin with his teeth. Bishop ran back to his home, but was later taken into custody without further incident. St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Jack Banas said in a report that medical tests are being conducted on Bishop, but an initial investigation indicated that Bishop is being treated for the HIV infection. Bishop is being held at the St. Charles County Jail on a $25,000 bond.

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If Proposition 1 passes, it will free up $3 million to $4 million annually in the operating budget, DuBray said. While the issue will not completely solve the problem, it will help the district come closer to a balanced budget, he said. A decrease in state aid has triggered many school districts to look at alternate routes for funding. DuBray said the Fort Zumwalt District depends on about $50 million in state aid annually—which is about 28 percent of the district’s total budget.

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Season preview The Cardinals offseason has been focused on Adam Wainwright’s elbow and Albert Pujols’ contract, but now it is time to focus on the play between the white lines. Following is the Newsmagazine Network’s predictions for how the Cardinals’ will fare in 2011. Starting Pitchers About one month ago, it felt like the starting rotation for the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals was the only part of the team that was completely solidified. It was the undisputed strength of the team. Then, Adam Wainwright felt some stiffness in his throwing arm. Things definitely seem a bit more unsettled now, but all is not lost with the rotation. Pitching Coach Dave Duncan thrives when given a project to work on, and this year’s project seems destined to be transitioning Kyle McClellan from the bullpen to the role of No. 5 starter. McClellan is a sinkerball specialist, which Duncan loves, and which tends to protect a pitcher from giving up large chunks of runs. The best any team hopes for from this spot in the rotation is an innings-eater who keeps the team in games. McClellan should fit that bill. At the top of the rotation, in the person of Chris Carpenter, stands perhaps the fiercest competitor this town has seen since the great Bob Gibson. Carp should be especially motivated this year considering the injury to his friend and co-ace of the staff Wainwright. It is safe to expect great things from the veteran Carpenter this year. Jake Westbrook should shore up the middle of the rotation. He pitched very well after joining the Redbirds last year, and should benefit even more from a full season in the more pitcher-friendly National League. Jaime Garcia and Kyle Lohse will be as good as their health allows them to be this year. Garcia exploded onto the scene in 2010 and now just needs to continue getting stronger and adjusting to the rigors of a major league season. Lohse seems as healthy as he has been since 2009, when he enjoyed a very effective season. The Cardinals made a big commitment to Lohse with a rare four-year contract for a pitcher, and this is the year they really need that investment to pay off. UPI Photo

Predictions: Chris Carpenter Jake Westbrook Jaime Garcia Kyle Lohse Kyle McClellan

– 20 wins, 2.80 ERA – 15 wins, 3.30 ERA – 15 wins, 3.30 ERA – 14 wins, 3.80 ERA – 12 wins, 4.10 ERA

Bullpen Should Kyle McClellan indeed move into the starting rotation, the effect on the bullpen will be dramatic. Closer Ryan Franklin returns this year to consistently stop the hearts of Cardinals fans, but he does end up getting the job done. Converted catcher Jason Motte looks to build on an improved 2010 performance, where he found the consistency he had lacked early on. Lefty Trever Miller was a definite bright spot for the 2010 squad and seems to be ageless. New addition Brian Tallet is much more of a question mark. Tallet gave up a whole bunch of home runs last year as a spot starter and long reliever. The Redbirds hope that his new role as a lefty specialist will better fit his talents. There are likely only two spots open, and most signs point to veteran Miguel Batista becoming the long reliever and Fernando Salas assuming a middle relief position. Salas impressed in limited appearances with the big club last year, and Batista is a hugely versatile veteran. Predictions: Ryan Franklin Jason Motte Mitchell Boggs Trever Miller Brian Tallet Fernando Salas Miguel Batista

– 30 saves, 3.00 ERA – 3.00 ERA – 3.50 ERA – 2.50 ERA – 3.50 ERA – 4.00 ERA – 4.50 ERA

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Starting Infield The 2011 version of the infield is drastically different from the 2010 version, and that is not at all a bad thing. Gone is the slick-fielding and fast-talking Brendan Ryan. Also gone is super-sub turned disappointing starter Felipe Lopez. The Cardinals have brought in the steady, though unremarkable, Ryan Theriot to be the starting shortstop. The Theriot signing should bring fond memories of the David Eckstein era to the minds of St. Louisans. He is not an eye-popping athlete, but Theriot shows up to play every single day in the role of the consummate professional. Local favorite David Freese projects as the starting third baseman again this year. Freese was off to hot start in 2010 before a series of injuries derailed his rookie campaign. Assuming he stays healthy, Freese has shown the ability to be an adequate major league hitter and an above-average defender.

Second baseman Skip Schumaker took a few steps back in 2010, and the success of this infield unit will depend largely on whether he can regain his footing in the field and at the plate. Schumaker was an excellent leadoff hitter in 2009 but saw his on-base percentage and average nosedive in 2010, especially the early part of 2010. If he gets off to a hot start, he should find success again and give the Cardinals a very nice middle infield. The question the Cardinals have at first base, of course, is more a 2012 question than a current year question. Albert Pujols is the rock on which the team is built, and that rock enters free agency at the end of this year. From a performance standpoint, Pujols undoubtedly is the best player in baseball. It is doubtful that anything, even a potentially $300 million contract, can distract him. Cardinals fans need to pay as much attention this year to Dan Lozano, Albert’s agent, as they do to Albert. Catcher Yadier Molina remains the best defensive infielder in all of baseball, but like much of the Cardinals infield took a step backwards at the plate in 2010. Molina plays in an awful lot of games at a grueling position, and that can definitely affect his performance at the dish. He will turn 29 during this season, but he still remains one of the top catchers in the game. Predictions: 1B – Albert Pujols .330; 40 HRs; 140 RBIs 2B – Skip Schumaker .280; 10 HRs; 50 RBIs 3B – David Freese .270; 15 HRs; 65 RBIs SS – Ryan Theriot .265; 8 HRs; 50 RBIs C – Yadier Molina .265; 6 HRs; 60 RBIs

NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM Starting Outfield Matt Holliday anchors this outfield group and anchors it well. A notoriously slow-starter, Holliday came on strong in 2010 and put up his expected numbers while playing an excellent left field. He will benefit from a better all-around lineup this year and should see his RBI numbers improve. After Holliday, the outfield comes with an awful lot of question marks. Young centerfielder Colby Rasmus put up decent numbers in 2010, but struck out far, far too often. Rasmus whiffed 148 times last year in just 534 plate appearances, a habit that created great friction between him and Manager Tony LaRussa. Rasmus also played an inconsistent centerfield, sometimes appearing almost disinterested. The talk is that he and his manager have made amends, and the Cardinals have done a lot this year to remove distraction and improve culture, so the hope is this will have a positive impact on Rasmus’ performance. In right field, it is hard not to root for Lance Berkman, at least now that he is a Cardinal instead of an Astro or Yankee. The “Big Puma” dropped weight in the offseason and looks quicker and more nimble than he has in years. This is fortunate, as the Cardinals are literally asking him to

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turn back the clock and play a position he has not manned in years. If Berkman can stay healthy and refrain from being a huge defensive liability, he brings an exceptional presence to the heart of the Cardinals lineup.

Cardinals’ spring this year has been the exceptional play of third baseman Matt Carpenter. Carpenter led all Cards hitters in average, runs batted in, and extra base hits through the first two weeks of grapefruit league play. The last largely unheard of third baseman to make such an impresPredictions: sion in the spring was a guy most people LF – Matt Holliday have heard of named Albert Pujols. Now, .320; 30 HRs; 115 RBIs do not misinterpret that – Carpenter is not CF – Colby Rasmus Pujols. But he is a line drive hitter with .270; 20 HRs; 60 RBIs adequate defensive skills who just may make an impression on the big league club RF – Lance Berkman sometime this year. .260; 20 HRs; 70 RBIs In all likelihood, given LaRussa’s penchant for veterans, there will not be many surprises on the Cardinals bench this year. The Bench After nearly half the 2010 Cardinals Allen Craig and Jon Jay are virtual locks bench players ended up as de facto starters for the extra outfield roles. Gerald Laird last year, this is a portion of the team that will serve as backup catcher. Tyler Greene and Daniel Descalso should serve as fans will watch very carefully. Apparently, Cardinals ownership has backup infielders, though veteran Ramon a contractual clause with every general Vasquez could send Descalso back down manager stating they must find a diminu- to the minors for some more grooming. tive switch-hitter to serve as a utility player. That role was supposed to be filled this year by the 5’9” Nick Punto, but an injury will Predictions: cost the former Twin at least the first month OF – Jon Jay .250; 7 HRs; 25 RBIs of the season, which invites some unex- OF – Allen Craig pected competition into spring training. .270; 10 HRs; 35 RBIs Certainly the most intriguing part of the

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL Bill DeWitt III oversees all aspects of the St. Louis Cardinals’ business operations and the entities owned by the team. In his capacity as team president, he is in charge of the difficult task of selling tickets in a tough economy and trying to get the longpromised Ballpark Village built adjacent to Busch Stadium. According to DeWitt, Ballpark Village still is moving through the political approval process. “I’d say we’re about midway through,” DeWitt said. “I don’t want to put dates on it and either give false hopes or jinx it, but it will happen.” DeWitt said the first phase of the project had been scaled back to include 225,000 square feet of available office space and 100,000 square feet of retail or entertainment space, plus parking. Upon completion of the first phase, two of the seven planned blocks of Ballpark Village would be complete. “We are hopeful that those future phases will be what we originally envisioned and showed to the public, but this first phase keeps us on track with the completion of the whole project,” DeWitt said. Explaining the project’s delays, DeWitt pointed out that Ballpark Village originally was intended to include a residential area. The fragile state of the economy and bottoming out of the housing market prompted planners to change course and restructure plans, he said. Then, plans for Centene Corp. to build its corporate headquarters on the site fizzled when the health care business decided instead to build in Clayton. DeWitt said the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) bond mechanism that was supposed to fund the Ballpark Village project would not be backstopped by the city of St. Louis, so those bonds had to be sold based on their own perceived strength.

“With the financial crisis, we couldn’t get those bonds sold,” DeWitt said. “Now, we’re back in the mix and ready to come back to the table and try to sell them again.” DeWitt indicated the state of the economy had affected ticket-selling operations also, due to unemployment and tighter

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discretionary income among fans. “Every professional sports team has to get creative,” DeWitt said. “I’ve been focused on the value programs of Cardinals baseball – items like half-price tickets, discount days for kids.” One new thing the team is trying this year is what DeWitt calls a Dynamic Pricing Option. In past years, all tickets were priced by section, and theoretically, that price was the same whether someone wanted to see the Cards play the Cubs on a Friday night or the Pirates on a Tuesday night. Under the new system, tickets for games that are less in demand will cost less, and the games generating more interest will cost a bit more. See DeWITT, next page

NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM DeWITT, from prior page Another issue that looms heavily around any discussion of the Cardinals’ economic future involves the team’s most popular player, Albert Pujols, who becomes a free agent at the end of the season. DeWitt said he was involved to a degree in contract negotiations with Pujols but acknowledged that he was not the primary point person. “That is largely done by Mo (Cardinals Sr. Vice President and General Manager John Mozeliak), his staff and my father (Cardinals Chairman and CEO William DeWitt Jr.),” DeWitt said. “I’m more focused on the business side of the team.” DeWitt said he was involved also with the corporate messaging that gets sent out about issues such as player contract negotiations. “I am pleased that these negotiations took place behind closed doors,” DeWitt said. “Either side here could have gone to the media and tried to win support for their side, but neither one of us did that. The problem with that is that there is no good, reliable information out there. Fans don’t know what (Pujols’) demands were and they don’t know what we offered. So when I listen to opinions on this, I have to keep that in mind.” In talking to fans, DeWitt said, he has heard two prevailing opinions about Pujols’ future with the team. There are those who feel the team should give the first baseman whatever he wants and those who are worried about the effect that would have on the rest of the team. “At the end of the day, all of these people are Cardinals fans and want us to do what’s best for the Cardinals,” DeWitt said.w DeWitt emphasized that the team would remain focused on trying to sign Pujols. “He is an iconic player,” DeWitt said. “He already has Hall of Fame credentials. We obviously want him to be on our team, but there are certain financial issues. The length of the contract would be among those.” He expressed the team’s desire to keep Pujols and field a competitive team, but he made the point that the team’s funds are not unlimited. “We can’t be in a position where we’re giving 95 percent of our payroll to one player, but we also can’t give him a lower percentage than we give to anyone else on this team,” DeWitt said. “So it’s a combination of art and science.” According to DeWitt, the Cardinals will push the envelope and do what they have to do to keep Pujols here and still be

competitive. He expressed concern about the intense focus on the financial side of the game when it relates to players’ salaries. “The love of baseball comes from the games and how a player and a team performs in them,” DeWitt said. “If there is too much focus on the monetary side of things, I’m afraid it takes away from that.” When asked if ace pitcher Adam Wainwright’s injury and inability to pitch this season made him worried about the team’s prospects, DeWitt said, “I am worried about every season, but with Wainwright, there is room on the roster for five starting pitchers, and I know we can fill those. (Manager) Tony (LaRussa) and (Pitching Coach Dave) Duncan will fill his spot with someone effective.” DeWitt said he had heard from plenty of fans who were worried about how Wainwright’s injury would affect the team. “This isn’t the first time in history we’ve had worried fans,” he said. “I take that as a good sign. The passion of the fans comes from a deep desire for this team to win.” As for fan support, DeWitt said the Cardinals are in a unique position. “We’re one of the smaller markets in the majors, but we consistently attract more than 3 million fans a year, and our local TV ratings are higher than any other team’s in the country,” he said. He said the city’s love of baseball stems from the Cardinals’ history and legacy. “It’s generational,” DeWitt said. “We tend to have at least one great team every generation.” DeWitt also credited the Cardinals’ success to the signal strength of KMOX Radio and credited personalities such as Dizzy Dean, Harry Caray, Jack Buck and Mike Shannon for the Cardinals’ longstanding popularity in the region. He credited modern figures like Mark McGwire, LaRussa and Pujols for continuing the team’s grand tradition. Overall, DeWitt expressed optimism about the upcoming season. “With the acquisition of (Lance) Berkman and (Ryan) Theriot, and with (David) Freese healthy and (Colby) Rasmus coming up, with Pujols and (Matt) Holliday and (Yadier) Molina, and if (Skip) Schumaker can improve over what he did last year – our lineup is as good as it’s been in a long time,” DeWitt said. “The problems that we had last year have been addressed by changes we made in the offseason.”

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YADI, from prior page the few occasions when they do get to talk to him. Molina was born in Puerto Rico, so it is feasible that the language barrier has something to do with his lack of communicating with the public. He has a young family to attend to, so perhaps his living situation does not lend itself well to frequent socializing. Some of Molina’s teammates acknowledged that around the press, he appears to be a quiet guy, but they insisted that behind closed doors, in the clubhouse and on road trips, Molina is funny and personable. Second baseman Skip Schumaker has known Molina since the two were on the same AAA team. “He’s a guy that will back you up no matter what,” Schumaker said. “Having your back is always a good quality in a teammate.” Cardinals outfielder Jon Jay said Molina helped him adjust to his first year in the major leagues. “He’s talked to me a lot, giving me advice about game-time situations,” Jay said. “I know when Bryan Anderson came in late last year, Yadi gave him lots of advice and helped him out.”

Jay said Molina always kept things loose in the clubhouse and never got down on himself. While he admitted Molina was “very quiet,” outfielder Colby Rasmus said, “He’s ‘the’ Cardinal player – a Cardinal through and through.” Young pitcher Jaime Garcia said working with Molina really helped him through his rookie season. “He’s the best there is,” Garcia said. “It’s great for a young guy to be around someone like that, with the knowledge he has. I’m grateful to be around a guy like him.” Why the public and the press rarely see that side of Molina’s personality is a mystery, and ultimately, Molina remains an enigma – a blank canvas for local baseball fans to paint with their own interpretation of who he really is. Perhaps that, combined with his amazing athletic ability, is what makes him so appealing to the casual fan. But it also means that many of the subtle advantages he brings to the team are overlooked. “Behind the dish is the toughest job on the field, and he does it so well,” pitcher Chris Carpenter said. “Plus, he knows how to get big hits when he needs to, and we all

know how well he works with the pitching staff. It’s great to throw to a guy as prepared and knowledgeable as he is. Plus, he can throw guys out at first and second. He does little things, he chases down balls and makes adjustments that I don’t think fans really see in games to help us save runs and pitches.” Carpenter said he was reading the book “The Blind Side,” which details offensive linemen’s importance to the game of football. Linemen make blocks and adjustments that allow quarterbacks, wide receivers and

running backs to score, but their efforts are largely unappreciated by most fans, who revel instead in the glories of players who score points or prevent other players from scoring. Carpenter said the book reminded him of Molina, whose contributions often are not recognized by baseball fans. “He’s watched the same video I have, but he sees things that I don’t see, so when he puts fingers down, he’s not just jacking around,” Carpenter said. “He has a purpose for everything he does.”

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Cardinals Care goes to bat for the community By BRIAN MCDOWELL Martin Luther King Day weekend. Hall The St. Louis Cardinals provide much described Winter Warm-Up it as a “fan-fest more to the St. Louis community than great for Cardinal Nation.” The event gives fans baseball and fodder for local conversation. the opportunity to meet and get autographs It is the job of Michael Hall, the team’s vice from their favorite players and coaches. president of the non-profit Cardinals Care Team members’ appearance at the event and community relations, to help the team is completely voluntary, and the fees colmake life better for local young people. lected for player autographs are used to The Cardinals have long sponsored fund the Cardinals Care charitable efforts. Fredbird’s “Doin’ It Right” series of school Cardinals Care benefits also from proassemblies, which feature the team’s motions like the silent auction that occurs beloved mascot and various Cardinals before every Tuesday and Thursday night broadcasters and former players who game at Busch Stadium, and from the occaillustrate to schoolchildren the importance sional special jersey raffle which allows of staying in school, not doing drugs and fans to buy a ticket for a chance to go on participating in sports. It is estimated that the field and receive jerseys from randomly 24,000 children see the program live at drawn team members. school every year. Hall said the support Cardinals Care In 2004, the team decided to expand its receives from players and coaches is very outreach to area kids by concentrating on valuable. youth baseball development. “They’re all very gracious to help us out According to Hall, the Cardiwith what we do,” Hall said. “The playnals currently run 22 baseers and (Manager) Tony (LaRussa) all ball leagues around the believe in this cause.” area, have built 19 baseball Last year, the Cardinals’ charitable fields and use baseball as a efforts received a boost from a spevehicle to help 4,500 local cial 6K run fundraiser that was kids in areas that include dedicated to Stan Musial. The event health, education and culstarted at the Musial statue outside tural development. Busch Stadium and wound its way Hall said also that Carthrough surrounding streets, ending dinals Care helps other nonwith every participant having the profits throughout the year, chance to run around the warnincluding the Muscular ing track at Busch and cross Dystrophy Association home plate. (MDA) every SeptemHall said the popuber. The program lar fundraising event since its inception would be happening in 1997 has contribagain this year on uted more than $14 Sept. 18, which will million to support correspond with the o rg a n i z a t i o n s 70th anniversary of when Musial became a Cardiaround St. Louis. nal. The giving happens Hall said it was difin two cycles: one ficult to raise funds for in April and one in charities in the current late August. economic atmosphere. He The money for the said that is why the CarFredbird’s “Doin’ dinals created events like It Right” school the 6K run, so they could assemblies comes continue to grow the base directly from the of services they support team itself. The rest without dialing anyof Cardinals Care thing back. efforts are funded by “Our goal is to conevents like the tinue to give the Cardinals Care same amounts to Winter Warmnon-profits that Up, which we always have,” occurs downHall said. town every year on

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Outside the lines By BRIAN MCDOWELL Dave Phillips worked as a Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire for 32 years before retiring in 2002. He started umpiring when he was a kid and the St. Louis little league team for which he played started paying younger people to call games. Phillips found he had the knack for calling balls and strikes and a good memory for baseball rules. Phillips went to umpiring school in Florida and then spent seven years rising through the ranks as an umpire in the minor leagues. He made his MLB debut calling an opening day game in Anaheim, Calif., as one of the youngest umpires in the league. In the early days of his career, he was a self-described “baby-faced kid” and often was tested by players. “I got challenged more by them because I was closer to their age, but I held my ground, and eventually, they figured out that I knew what I was doing,” he said. The player that gave him the most trouble, Phillips said, was Lou Piniella. “He was just a hot-tempered kid,” Phillips said of Piniella. “I always joked that he had a special set of rules that applied only

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to him. If he didn’t swing at a pitch, it was supposed to automatically be a ball.” But once Piniella became a manager, Phillips said, he was very fair with the umpires. “He was good at that job,” Phillips said. “He was a throwback to the old type of manager that you really don’t see much anymore.” Over the years, Phillips was involved with several theatrical arguments with managers. “Yes, I was bumped and yelled at and called names by managers,” he said. “I think a big reason why they do that is to show their players and their fans that they’re passionate.” When asked if any of the managers with whom he argued had ever succeeded in changing his mind on a call, Phillips said, “No. None of that ever changed my mind. I was good at what I did. I was trained very well; I kept an eye on anything. I always found that the best way to handle confrontational situations was to avoid them.” Being booed by fans never bothered him, he said, but was “just part of the deal.” Phillips said he respected players as co-

workers and generally got along with them, but professional ethics prevented him from spending much time socializing with them. “I’d see players places and I’d be cordial with them, but I can’t say I ever really was a part of their group,” he said. Phillips was a part of several historic baseball games. He worked in four World Series, including two that involved the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and 1987. He grew up as a Cardinals fan and listed the ’82 World Series as the highlight of his career. “The only team I root for anymore is the umpiring team, and that (1982) Series went well from an umpiring standpoint,” he said. “There were no controversies, and this town was just so euphoric. It was great to have a part in that.” Phillips was due to be the home plate the umpiring crew that decided to cancel umpire during the game that featured the the second game, and the incident gave infamous Disco Demolition at a scheduled him the title for the book he wrote about Chicago White Sox doubleheader. Fans his umpiring career, “Center Field on Fire: got discounted admission to the game for An Umpire’s Life With Pine Tar Bats, Spitbringing in disco records to be destroyed balls, and Corked Personalities.” by two Chicago disc jockeys in a bin in Phillips said he felt fortunate that while the stadium’s outfield. The demolition he missed a few calls and got some things essentially set part of the outfield on fire, wrong, he never made a major mistake in a and rowdy fans rioted. Phillips was part of high-profile game.

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Cottleville Alderman Ward 1 (Incumbent) Jim Hennessey Ward 2 Robert Ronkoski said 30 years in public safety, in the private sector and in municipal government shows his commitment to his community. He volunteers on numerous boards, was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce and was recognized by the St. Louis Regional Traffic Safety Council for 25 years of promoting traffic safety programs in the Greater St. Louis Area. (Incumbent) Terri Voss did not respond to questionnaire.

will strongly support the completion of the City Hall Park to include playground equipment and an amphitheater using the resources available, in addition to supporting an open and honest government. Alderman Ward 2 (Incumbent) Robert V. Menichino Alderman Ward 3 (Incumbent) Sharon M. West Proposition A Shall the City Limits of the city of Dardenne Prairie be extended so as to embrace and include all of that part of the County of St. Charles lying within the boundary lines more particularly described in Ordinance No. 581 of the City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, and on file in the office of the City Clerk, and generally located northwest of the intersection of Bryan Road and Feise Road?

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Fastest growing district Data released earlier this month by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the Wentzville School District is the fastest growing school district in the state of Missouri. The population in the district grew by 39,048 — or 121 percent — from 2000 to 2010. The total number of residents now living within the WSD attendance area is 71,390. The Independence Public Schools were second in total population growth, adding 25,771. The Grain Valley School District, with 100 percent growth, was second in the percentage of growth and the only other school district in the state to experience triple digit growth. A big part of that increase came from the city of Wentzville which added more than 22,000 residents during the past decade and grew by 322 percent — the largest percentage increase of any city in the state.

Hope for the homeless Residents staying at the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter in O’Fallon recently enjoyed a “Pajama Party” courtesy of Hope High School’s Leadership Class. Students threw the party earlier this month to bring a little fun into the lives of people in the temporary shelter. The students—wearing tie-dye and pajamas—brought T-shirts to help residents tie-dye. Domino’s Pizza donated pizza and the students brought desserts and sodas. But the highlight of the evening was singing karaoke. Students and residents sang and danced the night away. Students also collected and donated pillows, blankets, and bed linens to the residents at the shelter. The students were able to collect 15 pillows, 25 blankets, 26 sheet sets and 18 pillow cases. The Salvation Army has a local temporary homeless shelter located in O’Fallon. It provides rent and utility assistance to families in need as well as a temporary shelter for families who have lost their homes. For more information or to volunteer, visit www.Salvationarmy.org.

Shoe cents Since the beginning of January, Mid Rivers Elementary School has been collecting shoes.

These shoes will be sold to raise funds to provide clean water to third-world countries. Thanks to the efforts of the students more than 850 pairs of shoes were collected.

Reading fun Fort Zumwalt Hawthorn Elementary School held its Oodles & Doodles Book & Art event on March 8. Many activities took place to encourage reading and art to the students. Before traveling to different classrooms for activities, families were treated to a story teller where students helped to act out the story.

Private Bald is beautiful For the fifth year in a row, students at Messiah Lutheran School in Weldon Spring shaved their heads to show their support for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a national organization that helps kids with cancer. This year, 28 boys proudly shaved their heads, and in the process raised more than $3,000. Each student must collect donations in order to participate in the shaving ceremony. One student — in a friendly competition with his father — raised more than $2,000.

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SCC Summer school camps “College for ALL Kids” is now enrolling for more than 40 day camps and programs to be held over the summer. The camps will be held Monday-Friday, and before and after care is available. The cost for camps range from $95 to $209. For more information on camps and summer programs at SCC, contact the SCC Continuing Education office at 922-8233 or visit www.stchas.edu/learnforlife.

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common-sense approach to the issues facing the district. Hoehn said he would continue to improve communication with the patrons of the district and keep the focus on student achievement.

St. Peters Alderman Ward 4 John Durajczyk is a 31-year Ward 4 resident and small business owner in St. Peters. He said he wants to work with the board to (Incumbent) Mike Sommer is married bring new, well paying jobs to St. Peters; with two children. He said he’s running for promote sustainable economic development; office to provide a common-sense approach and, encourage full citizen participation in to helping solve the challenges within the local government through monthly Ward 4 school district during tough economic times. meetings. Sommer said the board must look for opportunities by thinking outside the box, while (Incumbent) Don Aytes has served 16 still improving the educational experience years as an alderman. He said he loves people available to students. and addressing residents’ concerns – espe cially seniors he meets delivering Meals on Ron Johnson is married with one child. He Wheels. He said St. Peters is in good finansaid he is running for office to serve and give cial condition, has seen four good, productive back to students. Johnson said he would focus years and he wants to keep it that way. on the technological student learning and the financial resources necessary to support Bob Morrison did not respond to MRN’s learning what technology entails. He said he attempt to contact him. hopes to impart his values to the students and the Francis Howell School Board. Weldon Spring Mayor Donald Licklider Alderman Ward 1 Laura Barrett Alderman Ward 2 (Incumbent) Janet Kolb is married with four children. She said she’s running for office because Weldon Spring is one of the finest communities in the state and she would like to continue to be part of helping to keep it that way. As a 51-year resident of Weldon Spring, Kolb would like to preserve the rural atmosphere and continue to improve the roads, policing and park enhancement. Jack Strick is married with two children. He said he is running for office to bring a different perspective to Weldon Spring city government. He wants to use his knowledge to improve services for the residents. He would also like to see term limits for all elected officials.

Eric Seider is married with four children. He said he’s running for office because he has a life-long passion for public education in our country. Seider believes that without excellent public education our children and future generations will not be able to compete in the global economy. Seider said he would avoid micromanaging the superintendent and her staff. Eric Ewalt is married with three children and one step-child. He said he’s running for office because he would like to contribute to improving student achievement in the district by focusing on providing a solid curriculum and committed educators. Ewalt would focus on making a comprehensive evaluation of the district’s curriculum at all grade levels to see where improvements may be made.

Burt Bierman is married with two children. He said he’s running for office to represent the taxpayers, the parents, the families and the students in the district. Bierman said his criteria for change is always that which is well thought out and discussed thoroughly Mike Rouhani is married with three chilwith all sides. It has to be the type of change dren. He said he’s running for office because that is correct and good for taxpayers, the he loves the city, and with his background, parents, the families and the students, he said. experience, knowledge, and skills he can advance the city’s goals and eliminate the Gary Miller is married with five children. questionable issues. He would like to faciliHe said he’s running for office because he tate the passage of an ordinance that would wants to give back to the community. Miller prevent any member of the city government said he would be respectful of the time and and their immediate family members to parenergy that all board members and adminticipate in city government bidding or propistration put forth when running the school erty development. district. He said he would be a good listener to the tax-payers, other board members, Alderman Ward 3 employee groups and administration. (Incumbent) Gerry Baker Francis Howell School District Board of Education (Vote for three) (Incumbent) Mike Hoehn is married with three children. He said he wants to continue to bring a fiscally responsible, practical and

(Incumbent) Mark Lafata has two children. He is running for office because he would like to eliminate the constant calls for tax increases. Lafata said he would like to eliminate deficit spending because a school district needs to operate within its budget. He said that since being elected, he has led the

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The River City Rascals will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition at 9 a.m. on Sat., March 26, at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. Pitch, Hit & Run, the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball, is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League Ballparks and the National Finals at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/ waiver form prior to the start of the competition. The registration form can be found at http://www.mlb.com/phradmin or at the River City Rascals Box Office. For more information, call Britani Davis, at 2402287 x232.

“Natural Solutions to the 4 A’s – Allergies, Asthma, Autism, ADHD” will be held at 7 p.m. on Wed., March 30, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2310 Technology Dr. in O’Fallon. Learn about research-proven methods using diet changes, nutritional support, testing and treatment options that are natural and free of harmful side effects. This free and informative workshop is presented by Olivia Joseph, DC. To RVSP, call 978-0970. • • • “Digital Tools from the Missouri State Archives” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., April 2, at St. Charles Community College. Sponsored by the Community College and the St. Charles County Historical Society, attendees will learn how to access genealogy records available at the Missouri State Archives. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information, call 946-9828. • • • Writing for Children will be held from

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from April 7 to May 12, at the Deer Run Library located at 1300 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Nancy Polette will teach a free course for adults and teens on the basics of writing for children. The event, which is hosted by the St. Charles City-County Library District, is limited to 10 people and advanced registration is required. For more information, call 978-3261. • • • America’s fasting growing disease, diabetes, will be discussed Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital experts from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Mon. April 11, at the MiddendorfKredell Branch, 2750 Hwy K in O’Fallon. While diabetes has no cure, it can be properly managed through healthy lifestyle choices and a commitment to control blood sugar. Individuals, 18 and older, with a diagnosis of Type II diabetes are encouraged to take part in this program. Cost of the program is free. To register, call 636928-WELL.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT “Almost, Maine” will be performed at 8 p.m. on March 24 through March 27 and at 7 p.m. on Sun., March 27, at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center in St. Charles. Tickets are $15 for Foundry

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members, $18 for students and seniors and $20 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased through the Foundry Art Centre or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call 255-0270. • • • The Crescendo Concert Series will feature Organist Paul Jacobs at 3 p.m. on Sun., March 27, at the First Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Road in St. Charles. For more information, visit www.crescendoconcerts.org/pauljacobs.html. • • • The Mystical Arts of Tibet, a tour that promotes the artistic activities of Tibet and the Drepung Loseling Monastery, will be held from March 28 through March 31 at the St. Charles Community College. The tour is free and open to the public. For more information, call 922-8469. • • • The St. Charles Municipal & Jazz Band Spring Concert will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., April 2 at the Lindenwood Cultural Center. The event is free and open to the public. • • • Missouri Tartan Day Festivities will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., April 8; from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sat., April 9; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., April

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RACES The third annual Run for Your Life 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. on Sun., June 5, at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville. Race participants will follow a clearly-marked course through the park and return to the start/finish line at the Group Picnic Area. Sponsored by the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the run/walk will be held in celebration of National Cancer Survivor’s Day. Registration fees vary from $22 to $30 per person, depending on the sign-up date and applicable discounts. Early registration is available online only through Active.com. To register, visit the Siteman Cancer Center’s website at www.bjsph.org/run.

CAMPS Registration for O’Fallon’s summer camp sessions for kids will begin at 7 a.m. on Sat., March 26, for O’Fallon residents. Non-residents can start registering at 8 a.m. on Mon., April 4. Day camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from June 6 to Aug. 5 in Civic Park and at the Renaud Spirit Center. Register in person at the RSC located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle. For more information, visit www.renaudspiritcenter. com or call 474-8120.

EGG HUNT O’Fallon’s Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt for Adults will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fri., April 15, in Civic Park in O’Fallon. Adults 21 and over should bring a flashlight and an Easter basket for gathering the eggs. Prizes will be awarded after all the eggs have been collected. The cost is $12 for O’Fallon residents and $15 for nonresidents. Advanced registration is required. To register, call 474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parksandrec.

SUPPORT GROUPS A monthly support group for cancer survivors and their caregivers will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mon., April

4 in the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Join other cancer survivors and caregivers to explore the journey of your diagnosis, and hear from local experts on a variety of related topics. The group is free. To register, call 755-3034. • • • A weekly cancer survivor’s support group will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in April at the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments, managing anxiety and depression, sexuality, finding strength and hope, and family and financial pressures. The group is free. To register, call 755-3034. • • • The Life After Breast Cancer Support Group will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tues., April 19 at the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West and SSM St. Joseph Medical Park located at 1475 Kisker Road. This monthly group invites women affected by breast cancer to join to gain support, education and connection to other survivors. The support group is free and a light dinner is provided. To register, call 755-3056. • • • Tobacco Free for Life Support Group will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays in April at St. Peters City Hall. The free support group is designed for those who want to quit smoking, as well as those who have successfully quit. To register, call 947-5304. • • • A Diabetes Support Group will be held at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tues., April 26 at H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Hear from experts to learn how to better manage diabetes and enjoy a healthier life. To register, call 625-5447.

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“Peace Yoga - March 2011” with the Rev. Tom Fogarty and Vicki Kemner will be held from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Tues., March 29 at Dragonfly Health Spa & Yoga located at 1272 Jungermann Road. Attendees will be encouraged to give a donation to the Japan’s Earthquake-Tsunami Relief in lieu of paying a class fee. The class will include gentle yoga, relaxation, dharma talk and meditation. For more information, call 498-5544. • • • Pilates classes will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays in April at H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. The classes are free for cancer survivors. For all others, classes are $30 for a three-week session; $40 per 4-week session; or $12 per single session. To register, call 498-7850.

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other changes to the project, Springer said. Some By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley O’Fallon officials will move forward with were an increase in cost, some were reductions, O’Fallon Sports Park improvements despite over- Springer said. City Administrator Keith Riesberg said the Parks’ sights in planning that will cost the city about Department had an engineering firm help identify $100,000 more. At a recent meeting of the City Council, Parks needs for the facility, unfortunately because of the timing of responses, and Recreation Director Cindy some things didn’t get Springer said the city needs to caught when the project contract with a project manager went out for bid. to oversee construction of proj“We did have a discusects planned at the facility, prision with the engineering marily a concession stand and restrooms. City Administrator Keith Riesberg firm who guided us on the front end, and unforSpringer said since plans tunately, right, wrong or began, the large number of heavy snowfalls have prevented breaking ground and in different, the additional costs are the responsibility of the city, versus passing it on to the engineering the meantime, additional costs were determined. She said the Parks’ Department was first led to firm,” Riesberg said. “That leads to recognizing that believe contractors could tap into a manhole east of the city doesn’t do a lot of building projects. We the facility, but Duckett Creek Sewer District said deal primarily with city water, sewer, and that’s why the existing manhole is used for emergencies and we feel we would be better served to have a project manager.” additional tap-ons could not be provided. “Things could have been better coordinated with “When this went out for bid, the engineers had a good feeling for Duckett Creek and were led to the engineering firm, in particular with issues of the sewer main,” Riesberg said. believe it would be OK to tap on,” Springer said. Springer said the recreation fund has a $1.6 milNow, the contractor will have to route an additional 700 feet of piping. Additional costs include lion budget reserve to cover the increases, but the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance for a final figures will be presented to the council as a concrete ramp leading to the restroom and several budget adjustment.

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Musicians invited to rehearse for summer concerts in O’Fallon Beginning at 7 p.m. on Mon., April 4, the O’Fallon Community Concert Band will start rehearsing for the 2011 summer concert season. Musicians who would like to perform with the band are invited to attend this rehearsal and bring a music stand and the instrument they would like to play. Or, contact band director Gene Garza at 949-2590. There’s no charge to be a band member. The O’Fallon Community Concert Band performs patriotic music, show tunes, pops and movie music. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays from 7 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. at the O’Fallon Senior Center, 106 North Main St. in O’Fallon, Mo. The band will perform concerts on: 11 a.m., Memorial Day, May 30, at Veterans Memorial Walk 7:15 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., June 28 and Aug. 2 for O’Fallon Jammin’ in Civic Park 9:30 a.m., July 4 in the Heritage & Freedom Fest parade 2 p.m., Labor Day, Sept. 5, Civic Park Other concerts may be added to the schedule, and the O’Fallon Jazz Band also will perform at O’Fallon Jammin’ concerts beginning at 5:30 p.m., and at 3 p.m. on Labor Day.

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Cottleville Wine Seller creates cute; succeeds at sensational By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley When Cottleville residents completed a community development survey, the unanimous conclusion was that they wanted “quaint and cute.” Their mayor, Don Yarber, and his business partner, Gary Grafeman, were right on track. Yarber and his wife Sylvia, and Grafeman, a fellow Cottleville resident, opened Cottleville Wine Seller and Wine Garden in 2008 capitalizing on cute in the biggest of ways. From the flickering lights in the trees that surround the fully-restored 1849 residence-turned-wine-cellar and gift shop to the restful heated-for-winter wine garden designed around an 80-year-old maple tree, Cottleville Wine Seller and Wine Garden is indeed cute. “We recently purchased the property next door, tore down the existing house and plans are to expand the wine garden—over time,” Grafeman said. “We were voted as the top winery in St. Charles County by readers of MRN, and just our selection puts us above the rest.” Cottleville Wine Seller offers 3,000 bottles of fermented libations from more than 200 worldwide labels. There’s Cottleville Wine Seller & Wine Garden 5814 Hwy. N. • Cottleville, MO (636) 244-4453 www.cottlevillewineseller.com Hours: Mon. — Thurs., noon to 10 p.m.; Fri. — Sat., noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

also a “tasting wall” featuring six bottles of white and six bottles of red wines—all shared freely, for only a smile and a nod. Grafeman says he and the Yarbers have a great partnership that creates a welcoming environment filled with lots of eating and drinking options. “It’s comfortable, friendly and relaxing here at the Wine Seller,” Grafeman said. “Guests say it’s a little like hanging out with friends, even if you come by yourself.” Step inside the shop and deli and cute segues to sensational with its antique hand-carved oak tasting bar, original maple flooring and reproduction pressed tin ceiling panels. Sylvia oversees the operation while her husband is busy being Sylvia and Don Yarber at Cottleville Wine Seller mayor; Grafeman works handson and jokes that he’s officially in and a kosher pickle. If you’re light on appetite, split a plate, charge of “cute.” but add $2 for the option. A full line of deli sandwiches and salads, fruit, cheese Desserts change periodically. and sausage trays are served by wait staff to those enjoy“We have entertainment every Friday and Saturday, and ing the wine garden and its trickling fountain. The Lorenzo during spring and summer music is often scheduled Thursis a favorite sandwich with ham, turkey and St. Louis’ own day through Sunday,” Grafeman said. Volpi salami on French bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, Weekly specials are offered and if you “friend” them provel cheese and Italian dressing. The hot panninis are on Facebook you’ll be kept up to date on specials of the popular and serve as a great meal for lunch. Each sand- week. Call for more information or visit online at www. wich starts at $8, is served with chips, slaw or a pasta salad cottlevillewineseller.com.

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CANDIDATES, from page 41 WSD Proposition 3 Shall the Wentzville R-IV School District, St. Charles County, Missouri, be authorized to increase the operating tax levy ceiling of the District by $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation for the years 2011 through and including 2030, for the purpose of providing funds to construct, renovate, improve, furnish and equip school buildings and facilities, including but not limited to (1) expanding elementary schools to support full-day kindergarten and to accommodate enrollment growth, (2) expanding middle schools to accommodate enrollment growth and (3) constructing a third high school for the District? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted operating tax levy ceiling of the District is estimated to be $4.1130 per $100 of assessed valuation, and estimated to be reduced by $0.30 per $100

of assessed valuation in the year 2031 and thereafter. St. Charles County Ambulance District Dist. 5 Board of Directors (Vote for one) Cynthia Davis is a former O’Fallon alderman and a four-term State Representative. She said she is used to working with large budgets, asking the tough questions and making decisions in the best interest of the taxpayers. She said she has actual experience in managing public agencies. Jim Ottomeyer is a doctor and business owner and said he is well qualified for the

challenges faced by the bard. With the cur- obligation bonds in the amount of $10.9 milrent economic issues, he said, it is vitally lion for the purpose of acquiring fire equipimportant to ensure tax dollars are spent ment, apparatus and vehicles, constructing, appropriately. Managed improperly, he said, reconstructing, improving, equipping and could cost a loved one’s life. furnishing facilities for the district, including additional fire stations, acquiring any land necessary therefore, and refinancing prior obligations to achieve savings? O’Fallon Fire Protection District Board of Directors (Vote for one)

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