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Random thoughts Random thoughts on the passing scene: Will the Veterans Administration scandal wake up those people who have been blithely saying that what we need is a “single payer” system for medical care? Delays in getting to see a doctor have been a common denominator in government-run medical systems in England, Canada and Australia, among other places. Class warfare rhetoric would have us resenting “the top 10 percent” in income. But that would be a farce, because most of us would be resenting ourselves, since more than half of all Americans – 54 percent – are in the top 10 percent at some stage of their lives. Some people act as if the answer to every problem is to put more money and power in the hands of politicians. Freedom means nothing if it does not mean the freedom to do what other people don’t like. Everyone was free to be a Communist under the Stalin dictatorship, and everyone is free to be a Muslim in Saudi Arabia. Yet whole generations are coming out of our colleges where only those who are politically correct are free to speak their minds. What kind of America will they create? In Thomas Piketty’s highly praised new book, “Capital in the Twenty-First Century,” he asserts that the top tax rate under President Herbert Hoover was 25 percent. But Internal Revenue Service records show that it was 63 percent in 1932. If Piketty can’t get even his facts straight, why should his grandiose plans for confiscatory global taxation be taken seriously? Sometimes I think that this is an era when sanity has become controversial. Republicans in Congress seem to be drawn toward the immigration issue like a moth toward a flame. How turning illegal immigrants into Democratic voters, while demoralizing the Republican base, will help either the country or Republicans is a mystery. If ever there was a high-risk, lowyield investment, that is it. President Theodore Roosevelt said his foreign policy was to “speak softly and carry a big stick.” President Barack Obama’s foreign policy is to speak loudly and carry a little stick. They say talk is cheap, but loose talk by a president of the United States can be very expensive in both blood and treasure. One of the scariest aspects of our times is how seldom either people or policies are judged by their track record.

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Why in the world are the Baltic states in NATO? The Russian army could overrun them before NATO could get a meeting together to decide what to do. If the Democrats retain control of the Senate after this year’s election, Obama can load the federal courts from top to bottom with judges who will ignore the Constitution, as he does, and promote his far-left political agenda long after he is gone. I get nervous every time I see Mitt Romney showing up in the media. He seems to be maintaining his visibility, in hopes of another run for the White House in 2016. He might well get a second chance to fail. Romney is the Republican establishment’s idea of the perfect candidate for president – no matter how many times such candidates lose, even under promising conditions. Anti-Semitism may have the dubious distinction of being the oldest of group hatreds. You might think the world would have gotten over anti-Semitism by now, but even today Jews have been singled out for separate treatment by the Russian insurgents in Ukraine. “We cannot insure to the vicious the fruits of a virtuous life; we would not invade the home of the provident in order to supply the wants of the spendthrift; we do not propose to transfer the rewards of industry to the lap of indolence.” Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan said that in 1896. Today’s Democrats do all those things that Bryan rejected. Any fool can say the word “racism.” In fact, quite a few fools do say it. But clever people also can say “racism,” in order to get fools to vote their way. Those people who want Hillary Clinton elected president, so that we could have our first woman president, seem to have learned absolutely nothing from the current disaster of choosing a president on the basis of demographics and symbolism. The old saying that taxes are the price we pay for civilization has long since become obsolete. The amount the government spends to defend us from foreign attack, or to maintain law and order at home, has been overtaken by the money it spends just to transfer some people’s money to other people who are more likely to vote for the re-election of incumbents. © 2014 Creators.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stop the mass school killings To the Editor: I sold Grit newspapers when I 9 years old. It was always a great day when I had sold my last Grit for the week. The profit was 5 cents per paper. Some weeks I made as much as $2. I lived in a very rural area so bicycling up and down the road and knocking on doors took time and was a workout. However, it was always a good feeling of accomplishment to sell all my Grits. I had other responsibilities as a kid, such as mowing a huge yard with a push mower or cutting the hillside with a manual mowing sideblade. The list is longer, but enough of that. Too many of today’s kids are missing that feeling of accomplishing something from work. Too much is handed to them. Many come in from school, lock themselves up in their rooms and station themselves in front of their highspeed Internet computers while texting, posting on Facebook or doing it all on their expensive cellphones. They come and go from the house in cars provided by mom and dad, stopping to converse with their parents only when they need gas or money. Some of these same kids never show their report cards, often lie about their whereabouts and are verbally abusive with their parents when they are questioned about anything. When asked to do dishes, make their beds, pick up trash or help mow the yard the moaning begins. Whose fault is all of this? It’s our fault. We can only blame ourselves. Parents have tried too hard to give their kids what they did not have. We have tried to make life easier for our kids than it was for us. We have tried to save our children from pain and comfort them with extra cash, gadgets and little to no responsibility. The result has been a generational disaster. Today we have kids who have enough time on their hands to sit and

hate their classmates while plotting how they might destroy them. All of this because their classmates didn’t treat them like King Tut, or how mom and dad treat them at home. The recent 22-year-old California kid is a sad example. He was driving around in a BMW with a car full of expensive guns, cash and time to create hate movies and write insane diatribes about killing people. The tragedy is that he followed through. People were killed and a community is now devastated for the ages. The kid from California needed his butt kicked by his parents, his cash, BMW and all his gadgets stripped away. We can’t lavish the abundance of life on people who are acting like monsters. As parents we make them monsters by continuing to underwrite their smart-mouthed, rebellious and even evil behavior. I understand he had severe mental issues. We live in a society of mental illness and it’s growing. We don’t like the stigma of mental illness, but families must reach out for help. Importantly, we must be very active about implementing strong measures before disaster strikes. Dealing with such an illness requires more than a 50-minute counseling session once a week. There are a lot of great hard working kids in America. In most cases the kids in America who grow up a little hungry end up on top. Not always, but in most cases. These are the kids who have responsibility at home. They have to work some in the family unit. They are expected to earn some of their cash. They are expected to do well in school and know that someday they must leave the house and be on their own without the financial backing of mom and dad. We don’t want another Columbine, Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech or Santa Barbara massacre. One of the ways to stop it is to change how we are raising our children. Glenn Mollette

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News Br iefs COTTLEVILLE Safety town visits Cottleville Incoming kindergartners and firstgraders can take a trip to Safety Town this summer courtesy of the Cottleville Police Department. Safety Town is a realistic, child-sized town designed to provide a complete hands-on safety education for children. The town has paved streets, working traffic signals, miniature buildings, and even a railroad crossing – all designed to be as authentic as possible to provide the most exciting, most effective safety training for children available. The one-week program will be held from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and from noon-2 p.m. starting June 23 at Saeger Middle School. Safety Town will cover a variety of topics, including pedestrian safety, how to call 911, bicycle safety, safety around animals, school bus safety, stranger danger, water safety, using safety belts, fire safety, and what to do if you are lost. The cost of the program is $50. To register, visit cityofcottleville.com.

College offers welding certificate program June classes now are forming at St. Charles Community College for a nationally recognized American welding certificate that covers welding techniques in manufacturing. Flexible lab and classroom opportunities allow participants to earn industry credentials that validate their skills in welding. Current welders who want to improve their skills are also welcome to apply. “The benefits of a welding certification are that there are so many industries that need welders today: fabrication, manufacturing industries, mining, the petroleum and energy industries, and steel and bridge construction,” said Fay Aubuchon, associate director of workforce programs and services at SCC. “Welders are in high demand and the salaries are high, too.” The certificate includes skills training in safety, equipment identification, drawing and symbols, cutting and welding techniques. For information, contact Patty McNamee at 255-6060, ext. 5213.

LAKE SAINT LOUIS Annual triathlon scheduled The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 32nd annual Lake Saint Louis Triathlon on Aug. 23. The oldest organized triathlon in the St.

Louis metropolitan area, this event draws people from all of the country and state. The success of this event requires the support and assistance of the entire community, as the race takes place in the lake and throughout Lake Saint Louis neighborhoods. Support is also provided from Lake Saint Louis police, fire and emergency teams to assist with water safety, intersection traffic and emergency response. The triathlon is sanctioned by the USAT and will include over 750 athletes from all over the country. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in both overall and age group categories. The race includes both an Olympic Course distance consisting of a 1,500-meter swim, 24 mile bike race and 6.2-mile run, and a Sprint Course distance consisting of a 400-meter swim, 12.3-mile bike race and 2.5-mile run. Last year the Olympic Course first place overall winners were Victor Halamicek with a time of 2:05:54 and Andrea Robertson with a time of 2:24:48. Sprint Course first place overall winners were Austin Hindman with a time of 52:50 and Tambra Galarnyk with a time of 1:05:31. The event typically sells out, so individuals interested in entering are urged to call 561-4620 or visit lakesaintlouis.com.

O’FALLON School district to build Transition Center Plans are moving forward for construction of a new, larger Transition Center in the Fort Zumwalt School District. The district’s Board of Education got a glimpse of the proposed building at an architecture presentation on May 19. The Transition Center will serve as an alternative classroom for students with severe autism or severe behavioral issues. “There is a serious need for such a facility in district, as well as the whole region,” said Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray. “Each year we have more kids coming to the district that have issues of autism and difficult behavior. If they can’t be provided an appropriate program in the district they must be placed outside the district at a high cost for the program and transportation.” The current Transition Center, located in the Belleau Creek Plaza, has the capacity for up to 20 students. The new Transition Center, which will be located on property adjacent to Westhoff Elementary School in O’Fallon, will offer double the space and student capacity. The 25,000-square-foot proposed build-

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ing will include 16 classrooms, arranged in four-classroom pods. District officials anticipate each classroom to house about three students. “This is going to be a labor-intensive, expensive program, but it will keep kids in the district,” said DuBray. Safety and security were the focus for the new building. Guests will have to be buzzed into the building. A fenced-in playground is located on the back of the building. And several “safe” rooms have been designed throughout the facility. The safe rooms have no windows and are reinforced to serve as a safe place during storms. The cafeteria was designed to allow for both independent and group areas to meet the special needs of students. A color palate was chosen specifically to create a calming tone throughout the building. A cost for the facility has yet to be determined, as bids will go out this summer. The facility will be funded by the April 2013 bond issue. “The next step is to finalize our plans and bid the facility this summer,” said DuBray. “I’m excited about it.” The district will continue to lease the current building until the new facility is completed for the 2015-2016 school year.

ST. PETERS Sunset Fridays continues at 370 Lakeside Park Each Friday throughout the summer, visitors and residents of St. Peters can enjoy free concerts in 370 Lakeside Park. Next up is School of Rock on June 6, featuring talented local youth, and Dan Turnbaugh on June 20.

City resolves to support FDA’s e-cigarette regulations

St. Peters officials have lent their support to regulate the purchase of electronic cigarettes by those under age 18 and prohibit them from entering so-called “vapor lounges” where they can be smoked. The city’s Board of Aldermen approved a resolution at their May 22 meeting in support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to regulate the sale of “e-cigarettes” to minors and forbid them from entering vapor lounges. There was not discussion at the meeting. The resolution comes in light of an FDA public comment period on this issue that is open until July 9 and recently passed Missouri legislation which would ban the sale of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine and vapor products to minors. Missouri Senate Bill 841 awaits Gov. Jay Nixon’s signature to become law. Some studies show that the number of children using these products has doubled

in recent years and several states and cities have passed legislation restricting who can buy e-cigarettes and similar products. Alderman Patrick Barclay, Ward 4, had discussed e-cigarettes and vapor lounges earlier. City officials say they have been contacted by residents to try to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes and ban minor from entering the lounges, where the cigarettes can be used.

WELDON SPRING Firefighters rescue woman, dog Cottleville firefighters rescued a woman and her dog on May 24 from a burning mobile home in Weldon Spring. Firefighters arrived on scene at 9 a.m. to find heavy smoke coming out of a mobile home in the T.K. Mobile Home Park. They discovered a woman still inside the home and had to force open a locked front door to make entry. The woman was found confused and disoriented. The fire crew quickly rescued her and her dog from the structure. She was treated on the scene and transported to Mercy Hospital. At last report, the woman was in critical condition. The dog ran from the scene and its condition is unknown at this time.

City residents receive new trees New trees are taking root across the city this summer thanks to a gift from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. Approximately 90 households received about 400 trees collectively to replace ones lost to damage that occurred in conjunction with the May 31, 2013 tornado. The city estimates that roughly 600 mature trees were lost due to the damaging winds. Reforesting the city’s urban forest and helping the residents affected by the tornado will continue and Forest ReLeaf has indicated it will again offer free trees to residents in the fall when the supply and selection should be much greater. “It is absolutely fantastic the work that Forest ReLeaf is doing for communities affected by the tornado throughout Missouri; without their assistance the city and residents would be completely on their own in replanting trees lost,” said City Administrator Michael Padella.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY Francis Howell coach remembered after motorcycle accident Francis Howell High volleyball coach Will Gillespie, 28, was struck and killed while crossing Route 109 in Eureka on his motorcycle on Friday, May 23. Lieutenant David Wilson of the Eureka

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Police Department said a southbound vehicle struck Gillespie after the teacher attempted to turn left across Route 109. Gillespie had started moving from a stop at the flashing red stoplight in front of the Eureka High parking lot. Southbound traffic had a flashing yellow signal. Wilson said that an investigation into the accident is currently ongoing. Gillespie had worked as an assistant volleyball coach for the last four years at Francis Howell, according to Dr. Dave Wedlock, Francis Howell’s principal. Wedlock said that Gillespie also had been a student teacher in the school’s social studies department while earning his college degree and teaching certification. “He was seen as a wonderful man who was loved by many of the students, the coaching staff he worked with, the parents and many of the people that came in contact with him,” Wedlock said. Gillespie also worked as a study hall teacher at Eureka, and had been with the Rockwood School District for one year. Francis Howell had a banner set out for students to write well-wishes to Gillespie’s family, according to Wedlock. “Some of the things they wrote were that they would never forget him as a coach; they appreciated that he always pushed them to be their best,” Wedlock said. “For some of the students, they felt like he taught them how to love volleyball, and most significantly, they loved the way he shared his passion for teaching and learning.”

MISSOURI Open house scheduled to discuss I-64 lane additions The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open house on June 5 from 4-7 p.m., to discuss information about an upcoming lane addition project on I-64. The project will add another lane on westbound I-64 between I-270 and Clarkson Road and another lane on eastbound I-64 between Route 141 and I-270. The lane addition will be similar to that done on I-270 over the last two years. Drivers will have four 11-foot lanes in those sections of I-64, and 10 foot shoulders in most locations. In addition, MoDOT is making improvements to the interchange between Route 141 and I-64 and making some improvements on Route 141 between the interstate and St. Luke’s Hospital Drive. The open house meeting will be held at the Transportation Management Center, 14301 South Outer 40 Drive, Chesterfield MO 63017. Engineers will present a short briefing on the sound study process at 4:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The briefing will discuss the federal requirements and the process that MoDOT used.

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By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH bflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.com A new policy requiring special use permits to use St. Charles County parks as backdrops for portraits, group photos or other photo projects has commercial photographers worried that the county may be limiting their work. But county officials say the policy is in place to protect the parks and balance both the photographers’ and the public’s right to use them. County Parks Department Director Betty Yahn-Kramer said the permit requirement, which began in May, is an attempt to balance the needs of photographers and the public at the county’s 10 parks and museums. The most popular parks for photo shoots are Klondike, Quail Ridge and Indian Camp Creek parks, she said. A major problem has been the use of props for photo sessions and facilities that are booked by the public, Yahn-Kramer said. “We’ve had couches placed in native plant beds and mattresses brought in,” Yahn-Kramer said. “We had traffic blocked because photographers wanted people standing in a road.” The policy, now posted at the parks and available online, says the permit is to ensure that county parks officials aware of

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any photo sessions. Yahn-Kramer said county officials want to make sure that photo shoots do not conflict with special activities and events, disrupt people using the park, harm the parks grounds or pose safety risks. There is no charge for a permit. The policy also requires commercial photographers to obtain additional insurance for large photo sessions that might involve stunts. No permits are required for taking photos at family picnics or of scenery or wildlife – COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT by people using the parks. Photographers DIRECTOR BETTY YAHN-KRAMER hired by private parties who have rented lodge, group area, or conference center spaces also do not have to have permits. Several photographers appeared before Until now, commercial photographers the St. Charles County Council during the faced few requirements when using the public comment portion of the May 27 parks. meeting with questions about the policy. Jill Shadden, owner of In the Moment Yahn-Kramer explained the reasons for the Photography, which specializes in chil- policy to the council. dren’s and family portraits and uses three Because of photographers’ questions, parks as locations, called the policy “huge.” the county amended its policy, allowing She said word spread quickly about the some photo sessions on weekends. The new policy, particularly concerns that the policy now specifies that the preference is county was not issuing permits for week- for “multi-party structured appointments” ends, only for Mondays through Thursdays. permits on Mondays through Thursdays Photographers were also worried that and notes that permits may be refused if the county wasn’t responding quickly to scheduled park events could be disrupted. permit requests. The policy also does not prohibit a pho-

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tographer from accompanying an individual wedding party or individual client in the parks, even on weekends. However, no furniture or large props will be allowed. All attempts will be made to respond to permit requests on the same day they are made. Yahn-Kramer said another reason for the policy has been to give park rangers some guidance. The policy states that park rangers will determine if a photo session at the park is creating an unsafe or disruptive situation. Commercial photographers without a permit will be given a warning and will be told where to get a permit. Repeated violations will result in a citation. Until now, the county has been discreet about enforcing ordinances already on the books that limit commercial enterprises in the park. But issues involving professional photographers and area parks are not new. Last June, St. Louis County parks officials backed off a polity requiring professional photographers to pay for a permit and provide proof of liability insurance to shoot in county parks. The policy, charging commercial photographers a permit fee of $50 a day or $200 a year and asking them to provide proof of $1 million in liability insurance, drew a storm of protest.

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By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH bflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.com A bill that would ban adult drivers from electronic messaging or texting while driving a motor vehicle in Lake Saint Louis has been dropped. The city’s Board of Aldermen approved a motion at its May 19 meeting to remove the bill from the board’s agenda. Alderman John Pellerito (Ward 3), the sponsor of the bill, made the motion after Mayor Ralph Sidebottom agreed to write a letter asking local state legislators to toughen the state’s statutes regarding texting. The current state statute prohibits texting by drivers under but not over age 21. Missouri is one of the few states that are more lenient toward texting. Only drivers age 21 and under can be ticketed for texting and driving, except in emergencies. At least 40 states, including Illinois, have total bans on texting while driving, no matter what the age of the driver. The use of electronic devices by drivers is a “safety and health issue” for the city, Pellerito said at the May 5 work session. He claimed the state’s law wasn’t strong enough. Older drivers, he said, are also guilty of using electronic devices that dis-

tract them, causing accidents. Pellerito said the board was faced with a tough decision to approve a local ordinance that was stricter than state statutes. His bill would have prohibited texting by drivers of all ages, except in emergencies. It would not have restricted the use of cellphones. The cities of Manchester and St. John in St. Louis County have similar bans, and city officials there said the Lake Saint Louis bill was legal. The Missouri Municipal League, however, said the city can’t be stricter than the present state law. At the Lake Saint Louis board meeting on May 19, Sidebottom said he agreed with Pellerito and favored sending a letter to state legislators. Other aldermen agreed. Alderwoman Karen Vennard (Ward 2) said she was in favor of taking action, but questioned the timing of doing so. “I’m in favor of sending this out to legislators but right now we really don’t have a sitting senator for the area,” she said. “There is going to be an election so you might want to wait until the new term starts because nothing will be done.” The next legislative session starts next January. “Give me a swift kick when it’s time for the letter,” Sidebottom said to City Administrator Paul Markworth, who is expected to help in drafting a letter.

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By AMANDA KEEFE akeefe@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen during a May 21 executive session voted 6-0 to remove City Administrator Frank Schoneboom. Some board members said Schoneboom’s performance was not up to par, but the motive for his removal is still not entirely clear. “There has been unhappiness with his performance for some time,” said newly elected alderman Dave Zucker (Ward 1). “The question was, is there any expectation of miraculous improvement, and, there being none, there was no point in keeping him on staff.” Former Ward 3 alderman Michael Conroy, who was deseated in April, said he recognized problems with Schoneboom during his tenure. “There was no animosity that I saw, but the last couple of months, we’d ask him to do things and he wouldn’t get things done,” Conroy said. “Certain things, not everything.” An O’Fallon citizen present at the May 21 meeting, Arnie Deinhoff, said once

board members returned to chambers after their executive session, Schoneboom was not himself. “He looked really disturbed; he was trembling,” Deinhoff said. “I kept looking over at him, and his whole collar was full of sweat. He’d sit there, get up three, four, five times, go out of the building, come back … nobody had to say anything; you just knew.” Zucker said the board plans to post the open position through the state municipal league and other avenues. Schoneboom served as city administrator for just under two years, with his natural term ending this August. Prior to his service in Dardenne Prairie, Schoneboom served as Eldon, Missouri’s city administrator from 2010 to 2012. He also worked for the Missouri cities of Branson and Rogersville. Dardenne Prairie municipal code calls for the appointment of a city administrator by the mayor, with the concurrence of the majority of the board. Mayor Pam Fogarty called him a “great guy,” though she said she wouldn’t comment on his removal until an official statement has been released.

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By AMANDA KEEFE akeefe@newsmagazinenetwork.com As Normandy transfer students prepare to graduate from Francis Howell schools on June 7, their home district also is preparing for an ending – but not one it is looking forward to with pomp and circumstance. On May 20, state school board officials lapsed the unaccredited Normandy School District, with plans to revitalize it under new management beginning July 1. For months leading up to the board’s decision, Missouri lawmakers, the state department of education and the unaccredited district have navigated an uphill battle to reinstate Normandy and maintain operations until the end of the school year, even allocating $2.1 million to keep it afloat. In the fall, thousands of students were transferred to accredited districts, including Francis Howell. The St. Charles County district assumed more than 400 Normandy students, 16 of whom will graduate on June 7. But as this handful of grads celebrate their next stage of life, the district they came from is entering unchartered waters. A press release from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) dated May 20 said a new education agency and governing board will replace the unaccredited district, following its lapse on June 30. Normandy spokeswoman Daphne Dorsey said the majority of the new district’s governing board members will be state-appointed, with only a few elected. The new local education agency, encompassing the district, is called the Normandy Schools Collaborative. DESE recommended this move based on community input and a report from the Normandy Transition Task force, established in March to develop a plan for the district’s future. “The board believes lapsing the district and creating a new entity will allow for significant change in the educational experience offered to children,” reads the release. What will happen to current transfer students at FHSD who aren’t graduating this year is still unclear. Will they continue their education at an accredited school, or return to their home district? “We need clarification on whether students at Francis Howell are going to stay there next year,” Dorsey said. “We don’t even know ourselves. There are a lot of things that have not been answered … we have questions, our parents have questions, and (at presstime) DESE didn’t have answers yet.” DESE spokeswoman Sarah Potter said

Normandy is still unaccredited – and will remain so – based on policies that state a district must uphold accreditation standards for three years until it can regain accreditation. “Normandy has not done that,” Potter said. “They’re going to remain unaccredited until the state board decides to change that.” Under the state’s current transfer bill, student transfers must continue if a school is unaccredited. On May 23, Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed measures to clarify that bill. The vetoed legislation was intended to lower the cost of sending thousands of students from unaccredited districts to accredited ones. In the wake of so many transfers and their associated costs, bankruptcy continues to loom over Normandy’s head. Those costs included tuition and bus transfers. Potter said even if the proposed legislation had passed, transfers still would have continued for unaccredited districts. On May 23, DESE released a short statement concerning SB493’s veto. “We were aware of the possibility of this action on SB493,” it reads. “We will continue to work with the options we have under current law. Our immediate goal is helping students and districts smoothly close out the year.” As Francis Howell and Normandy work toward doing that, Potter pondered the latter’s fate. “We have said over and over again that Normandy’s program is not sustainable. So if we’re going to have a new board in the district, we have to find some way of paying for those transfers,” she said. While lawmakers continue to muddle through the mess, the Francis Howell administration that received so many transfer students reflected on the last year. “Though this year started with some unexpected challenges, our staff worked hard to build systems and processes to accommodate transfer students,” said Jennifer Patterson, the district’s director of student services. “While FHSD has had to spend a tremendous amount of time and resources this year building systems and supporting transfer students, we have worked hard to have a very positive and productive school year.” In the long run the most valuable lesson of the 2013-2014 school year might be the one learned at the district level – one summed up by Patterson. “The transfer situation has helped raise awareness of public education and the importance of obtaining a good education,” she said.

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LSL Board of Aldermen nix paying for snow removal on private streets By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH bflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen agreed to throw out old provisions that allowed the city to help pay for snow removal for some private streets in the city. The board also agreed during a work session before the meeting not to reimburse some subdivisions for snow removal in 2013 and 2014. At its May 19 meeting, the board approved a bill that amends the city’s municipal code and deletes a section on public funding available to plow private streets. The board voted 5-1 in favor of the change with Alderman Tony Zito (Ward 1) casting the lone “no” vote. Steve Strubel, a Heritage of Hawk Ridge subdivision resident, urged the board during the public comment portion of the meeting to make a “fair, equitable and non-political

determination.” Strubel and Jan Chassey, another subdivision resident, said they worried that communities such as Heritage of Hawk Ridge had many older residents who need emergency services. Snow and ice can impede those services, they said. The issue of using public funding for snow removal of private streets has been hotly debated in the city for several years. The board approved a snow-plowing bill in August 2012, and then voted on Sept. 4 to override then Mayor Michael Potter’s

veto of the bill. Two months later, the board voted to amend the ordinance by establishing “eligibility standards” for private streets to qualify for available city funding for snow removal. The standards included a definition of private streets that are managed by a homeowners association and states it is necessary to plow snow on private streets “for the health and safety of citizens.” Streets in apartment complexes and commercial developments are excluded. The ordinance also outlined procedures for reimbursing homeowners asso-

ciations that hire contractors to plow snow on private streets. A maximum of $15,000 would be available from the city for the program but the reimbursement was capped at $5,000 this year. Potter repeatedly questioned the constitutionality of using public money for plowing private streets. Some of those same concerns were voiced May 5 by Alderman John Pellerito (Ward 3). “This is an obvious violation of state statutes, period,” Pellerito said earlier this month. “It just hasn’t been investigated yet.”

Lease approved for new county park By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH bflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.com St. Charles County’s newest park on 80 acres adjacent to St. Charles Community College could be open for public use later this year. The park became a reality with the County Council approving a 20-year, renewable lease with the college, at a cost of $1 per year. The land, north of the existing college Loop Road connecting the North Entrance Drive with the Southwest Entrance Drive on campus in Cottleville, would be known as College Meadows Park. County Parks Director Betty Yahn-Kramer said a groundbreaking ceremony is expected to be held in late summer with a “soft-opening.” The public will be able to use facilities at the park as they are completed by the end of this year, she said. A more formal dedication will be held next spring. The park will not be extensively developed and will have limited amenities. Plans include a nine-hole disc golf course with baskets and tee boxes, a fitness trail with a limestone chat rock surface and 10 fitness stations. The trail surface is similar to that used for the Katy Trail along the Missouri River. The lease can be extended but college still has the option also expand its facilities on the property once the lease is completed, Yahn-Kramer said. She said the arrangement is similar to that with the Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife area. The area is an island in the Missouri River, just south of the Blanchette Bridge.

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Fort Zumwalt makes plans to open new elementary school in Flint Hill By AMY ARMOUR aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Fort Zumwalt School District will add a new elementary school in Flint Hill for the 2015-16 school year. The elementary school will mark the 16th – and likely the last – school for the district. The new school will be paid for with funds from a bond issue that passed in 2006. The school was originally designed with the intent to bid for construction in 2008; however, the district put the original plans on hold when a major recession hit the homebuilding industry. “Homebuilding came to a halt and we pulled back on (the) bidding (process),” said Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray.

FZ board approves 2013-14 budget By AMY ARMOUR aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Fort Zumwalt Board of Education approved the latest budget modifications for the 2013-14 budget at its May 19 meeting. The revised budget projects a total fund balance of $46.4 million with an operating fund balance of $33.8 million or 18 percent. A 3.4 million operating deficit also is projected. “I’m concerned with the deficit but we have a comfortable balance at this time (18 percent),” Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray said. “We believe the property values will start to rise again with this next reassessment which will help with revenues.” Chief Financial Officer Jeff Orr told the board of education that the district was still in decent shape. “Things are starting to look a little better,” Orr said. In his budget message he said that much of the deficit is due to an underfunded foundation formula. If the formula had been fully funded, it would have generated about $4 million, he said, which would have allowed the district to balance the budget. DuBray added that the district will see more state funding next year. “The state legislature appropriated more money for school districts, which will help districts, like Fort Zumwalt, that are on the formula. So the picture will look a little better next year,” DuBray said. “We will watch it carefully as we get into the new fiscal year.” The final budget will be adopted at a special Board of Education meeting on June 30.

He said the district was able to put a portion of the unsold bonds aside until the homebuilding industry was able to recover. “I think the growth is starting to come back,” DuBray said, citing the increase in new homes in the Bellemeade, Ohmes Farm and Hyland Green subdivisions. “And Mount Hope is getting crowded,” he added. Mount Hope Elementary in O’Fallon currently has about 650 students. The school is utilizing all of its classrooms, as well as several mobile units.

“The (new) school is important due to our Mount Hope School reaching its capacity,” DuBray said. “We also have four classrooms in mobile facilities on the site. “We’re getting too big, and I don’t want to keep (students) in mobile classrooms any longer than they have to (be).” The 15-acre site for the new elementary school is located on Mexico Road in Flint Hill. “The new building will keep kids closer to their school and deal with expected

growth in enrollment in this far northwest corner of our district,” DuBray said. He said he expects that much of the staff needs for the new school will be met by reduced enrollment at Mount Hope. He also anticipates some shifting of staff to accommodate the new school. “The next step is to bring our plans upto-date and bid the project in early fall,” he said. The district hopes to open its newest elementary school for the 2015-16 school year.

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the Wentzville School District. She was also the director of basketball operations at Virginia Commonwealth University Leake named head from 2012-13. In addition, her experience basketball coach includes serving as head basketball coach Hayley Leake has been named head of Timberland High School, assistant girls basketball coach for Francis Howell coach at Washington University and assisCentral. Leake is only the second woman tant coach at Incarnate Word Academy. to head the girls basketball program in the Leake played college basketball at Saint school’s history. Louis University from 2004-08. While at Leake just completed her first year as SLU, she led the team in minutes played a communications arts teacher at Francis and assists her senior year. She finished 9th Howell Central High School. Previously, all-time on the SLU career assist list and she coached at Liberty High School in was elected team captain during the 2007-08 By AMY ARMOUR aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com

It’s important to Farrier to always provide encouragement and support to the people around her. As she shares the story of how it felt as a tutor to “see that light go on” for a student, it’s easy to imagine her with her own classroom someday. A recipient of the 2013 Grow Your Own Teacher award, she plans to focus on special education in college and return to Fort Zumwalt to teach. “Leadership is the ability to make a difference in people’s lives, no matter if you’re being a captain on a team or being a mentor to someone who needs support,” said Farrier. “It’s making them comfortable in their own skin and helping them understand it’s OK to be who you are.”

Makenna Farrier does her best to lead by example, whether as a big sister, a teammate, or a student. It’s something she learned from her parents and older sister. “It’s important to me to be the best I can be so my younger sisters have someone to Robotics team participates in spring events look up to,” said Farrier. To this East High senior, it’s all about The Francis Howell School District positive energy, which she says can be a robotics team recently participated in the hard thing to maintain in high school. FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Champi“I try to recognize the negative and work onship and the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show to find a solution,” said Farrier. “Cliques and STEM Expo. are about looking down on people or not The district’s Raven Robotics hosted the seeing value in people. I think, as you D-Bugs from Tel Aviv, Israel during the come up from middle school, it’s important championship tournament, which was held to meet a lot of people and to recognize April 23-26 in St. Louis. The team also put their value – even if they’re not like you. on demonstrations during the STEM Expo Staying out of the gossip is a big deal.” which took place at the Spirit of St. Louis Involvement has played a huge role in Airport on May 3 and 4, showing youngher high school experience. sters how to drive their robots and launch a “I will miss the chances to meet different ball into a goal. people and have new experiences,” said Throughout the day, visitors could watch Farrier. Besides volleyball and basketball, the demonstrations and learn about FIRST Farrier is a PPI mentor and an A+ tutor. Robotics programs in the St. Louis area.

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TasTe Our NeW MeNus! Fort Zumwalt School District CFO Jeff Orr and South High Principal Dr. Kevin Keltner with firstplace safety poster contest winner Liam Porter (South High), third place winner Ashley Clark (DuBray Middle), and contest coordinator Dave Brown, who teaches Industrial Technology at South High. (Not pictured is second place winner Brandon Phan from West Middle.)

District recognizes safety poster winners The Fort Zumwalt Board of Education recognized the three winners of its Safety Poster Contest at its May 19 meeting. “The District has a safety committee that meets monthly to look at ways to improve safety in our school district,” said Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray. Students were challenged to design a poster with a theme pertaining to safety. Liam Porter, of Fort Zumwalt South High School, took home the grand prize of $100. His first-place winning poster, “Careless Doesn’t Bounce; it Shatters,” will be hung in every building within the district. Brandon Phan, from West Middle School, took second place. Ashley Clark, from DuBray Middle, won third place.

Grandmother’s Rosary to continue next fall This school year, St. Dominic High School held a Grandmother’s Rosary on the first Tuesday of every month. Due to its popularity the Grandmother’s Rosary will continue on the first Tuesday of each month during 2014-15. After praying the Rosary, students’ grandmothers were treated to coffee and refreshments served in the cafeteria.

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Musically inclined students win awards The Fort Zumwalt East High Chamber Choir won gold and the two East High orchestras each won silver at the Heritage Music Festival in New York City. Together the choir and orchestras were the highest-performing school at the international festival, bringing home nine awards. Senior Brie McLemore was recognized for her solo performance with the choir.

Golf Tournament scheduled for June 22 The Lutheran High Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 22 at the Warrenton Golf Course. The four-person scramble provides an excellent opportunity for fellowship with alumni, parents, teachers and LHS supporters. For more information, contact Ernestine Wilson at 928-5100 or ewilson@lhssc.org.

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Volunteers are needed to serve on the Francis Howell School District’s strategic District celebrates nurses committees for the coming 2014-15 school The Francis Howell School District hon- year. The committees work year-round to ored school nurses during National School support student learning. There are many active community memNurse Day on May 7. The District applauded the contributions bers and parents who work with teachers school nurses make every day to improve and administrators on student learning, the safety, health and academic success of finance, human resources, facilities, technology and community relations. all students. Interested participants can review comThe district’s 35 school nurses work to support education and advance student mittee descriptions and fill out the online health. The nurses focus on prevention application at fhsd.sharpschool.net.

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You do not want to miss this one. Please mark your calendars with all of our summer events listed below. I am very excited about a new committee we will be forming. In partnership with the St. Charles County Salvation Army, the new committee will help plan and implement the Annual Tree of Lights Celebration. This has always been one of my favorite events and I look forward to making it bigger and better! If you are interested in joining, please attend an informational meeting at Dardenne Prairie City Hall on Tuesday, June 10th at 2:00. If you would like to join but are unavailable to attend that day, please e-mail Patti at patti@ dardenneprairie.org. We need adults of all ages and backgrounds to brainstorm some great ideas and work to see them to fruition. It will be a great chance to meet new people, have fun and most importantly assist the Salvation Army as they provide help to the many needy families in St. Charles County.

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The City is also still in need of volunteers to join the Board of Adjustment. If you are interested in your local government, the Board of Adjustment is a great way for you to get your feet wet. Because this commission does not hold regularly scheduled meetings, it is not a big commitment on your time. If you would like more information on this please e-mail Patti (patti@dardenneprairie.org) I wish you all a wonderful summer. I will be at all of our events and meetings and I would love to see you all there as well. Remember it takes each of us together to make Dardenne Prairie the place we want to call home.

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Ward 2 Alderman Doug Santos I grew up in Brooklyn NY. Attended the University of Northern Colorado where I obtained a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. I have been in the law enforcement field for ten years. In my spare time, I take care of a five year old, a five month old, as well as seizing every opportunity to make my wife crazy.

Ward 1 Alderman David Zucker My wife Debbie and I chose our home in Dardenne Prairie after looking at 129 houses across St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. We liked the fresh look and uncongested feel of our quiet community. I am retired from the US Army and from the practice of law. When not tending to City business I work on improving my BBQ ribs and Spanish paella. For more information, please check out my profile on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=223088863&trk=nav_responsive_tab_pr

On May 7, 2014, the City of Dardenne Prairie welcomed three new Aldermen. For a short introduction, please see their comments below and remember we would love to see you at our Board Meetings the first and third Wednesday of each month. Please check out the Dardenne Prairie website at dardenneprairie.org if you would like to contact any of the Aldermen in Dardenne Prairie, as they are all interested in hearing from our residents.

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The City of Dardenne Prairie, in partnership with the St. Charles County Salvation Army, is forming a committee to help plan and implement the Annual Tree of Lights Celebration. The Celebration will be held on November 22, 2014. This has proven to be a popular event for Dardenne Prairie and the whole St. Charles County area. If you are interested in joining, please attend an informational meeting at Dardenne Prairie City Hall on Tuesday, June 10th at 2:00. If you would like to join but are unavailable to attend that day, please e-mail Patti at patti@dardenneprairie.org.

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In August of 2012 a young Boy Scout named Bryan Ritchie approached Mayor Pam about his idea for an Eagle Scout project. Bryan designed a monument to honor veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Now, nearly two years later, The City of Dardenne Prairie hosted the unveiling of this very special monument. The City is proud of the dedication and hard work Bryan brought to this project and we are honored to be the home of this beautiful work of art. Most importantly, on this Memorial Day Weekend, the City welcomed all Veterans, as we offered our heartfelt thanks for their allegiance and sacrifice to our country.

Dardenne Prairie, and St. Charles County in general, continues to grow and thrive, but our main goal continues to be the families of our community. I am proud of the way our Summer Music and Movie Festival has become such a hit. It is a great time for family, friends, and neighbors to get together and have a good time, spending little or no money. June 14th kicks off the 2014 season. The fun begins at 6:00 with the music of Rock Solid. At dusk we will show everyone’s favorite movie “FROZEN” ! This special feature is the sing-along version. Imagine how fun to hear everyone in the audience singing with the movie. Even if you do not know the words the bouncing snow flake will guide you along so you won’t miss a single note. To add to the excitement Princess Anna will be here!

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All meetings will be held at Dardenne Prairie City Hall

Follow Emmett on his epic journey to save the world, whether it’s your 1st or 40th time, watching this movie under the stars is sure to be memorable. Come out for this family night out and we promise big fun. Challenge your kids, friends, or neighbors to your favorite game in life size form. Play in more bubbles than you’ve ever seen, dance to the DJ playing your family favorites, and more.

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The Lego Movie (after National Night Out activites end) National Night Out (activities will begin at 5:30 p.m.)

Ghostbusters is back on the big screen! Come out and enjoy this classic with your family. Come early to enjoy the sounds of Trilogy. With their expansive song list, they are sure to please everyone, no matter their music taste.

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DAVE GLOVER BAND Saturday, July 12, 2014 | 7 – 10 p.m.

Ghostbusters and Music by Trilogy

Everyone’s favorite movie to sing to, Frozen, is coming to our park this summer with a special “sing-along” version. The bouncing snow flake will guide you along so you won’t miss a single note. Come early to have your picture taken with Princess Anna and warm up your voices by singing along to your other favorite hits performed by the band, Rock Solid.

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· Sight-seeing and enjoying the fall colors on the Great River Road

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· Combo Lunch, drink, and dessert at Josephine’s Tea Room

· Transportation by Mid American Coaches

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $50 (Pick-Up/Drop off will be at Shop-N-Save, Dardenne Prairie)

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To register for any of the above events, please contact Melissa at (636)755-5308 or Melissa@dardenneprairie.org

All of the above activities are held at Dardenne Prairie City Hall and require reservations to attend. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Fees for lunch are $4/Resident and $5/Non-Resident.

It’s Back to School Time! If you’ve never played the social dice game, Bunco, it’s a great time to learn. If you have – we hope you don’t mind helping out the others.

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We will be enjoying lunch and then showing the movie, Saving Mr. Banks. Saving Mr. Banks is the story of how Walt Disney convinces P.L. Travers to allow him the rights to her book, Mary Poppins and bring it to the big screen

Lunch & Movie | Friday, July 11, 2014

Enjoy lunch and Bingo with your friends at City Hall. Catered lunch, dessert, and Bingo prizes will be provided.

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Crossfire will cover all of your favorites, whether you’re a fan of country, pop, or classic rock. Bring a chair or blanket and come out to enjoy some great live music.

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This class, taught by a St. Louis Children’s Hospital instructor, is a great introduction to the basics of babysitting. A 28-page workbook and light snack are provided. Topics include: The Business of Babysitting, Child Development, Safety and First Aid, Fun and Games

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This parent-child class, led by a St. Louis Children’s Hospital instructor will help parents and children determine the child’s readiness--physically, mentally, socially and emotionally--to stay home by themselves and help prepare them for this experience. Course includes three workbooks.

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Ward 3 Alderman Dan Koch Hi! I am Dan Koch, your new alderman from Ward 3. My wife, Barb, and I have lived in Barathaven since 2008. I grew up on a dairy farm in the Midwest, and, consequently, love the non-congested wide open spaces of Dardenne Prairie. However, the best parts of Dardenne Prairie are the people who live here. They are friendly and they care about their community. Family is important to me, as are family values. During my time off you will find me biking the trails with my wife, and grilling outdoors with family and friends on our deck. Thanks for allowing me to serve as alderman.

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‘Cereal Hall of Shame’ After analyzing more than 1,500 cereals, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) compiled a “Cereal Hall of Shame” of 12 cereal products that are more than 50 percent sugar by weight, 10 of which are marketed to kids and their families. According to a report issued last month by the EWG, an environmental health research and advocacy organization: • No children’s cereal is unsweetened, and some contain as many as six types of sweeteners. • On average, children’s cereals and granolas contain more than 2.5 teaspoons per serving – more than what is contained in two Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies. • For 98 cereals, a single serving exceeds the American Heart Association’s recommended daily sugar limit for children. • For 40 cereals, one serving contains more than 60 percent of the daily amount recommended by health agencies. • A child who eats one daily serving of a children’s cereal with the average amount

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Proper storage for EpiPens Epinephrine is the main medicine used to treat anaphylaxis, a serious and potentially fatal medical condition that occurs when the immune system overreacts to certain allergens, including food products, insect stings and medications. The medicine comes in EpiPens, auto-injector syringes prescribed for those who have had an anaphylactic attack and those at high risk for anaphylaxis. Anyone at risk for anaphylaxis should have an EpiPen close at hand at all times and adhere to the medication’s storage guidelines, which can be challenging during summer months because the product should not be exposed to extreme heat, and the packaging is not waterproof. EpiPens storage guidelines include: • Store the product in the carrying case/original packaging at room tem-

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Pain, but no gain Physical therapy is not effective for relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis of the hip, according to new research. Professor Kim Bennell at the University of Melbourne in Australia led a study for which patients with hip osteoarthritis underwent 10 sessions of one of two treatment regimes: active physical therapy, or placebo treatments that included inactive ultrasounds and gel. “For 24 weeks after treatment, the (physical therapy) group continued unsupervised home exercise, while the placebo group self-applied gel three times a week,” Bennell explained. “To our surprise, patient outcomes were roughly the same at the 13and 36-week intervals.” Research results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

High cholesterol linked to fertility problems A National Institutes of Health study suggests that high cholesterol levels impair fertility. Researchers enrolled in a study roughly 500 couples that were not being treated for infertility but were trying to conceive a child. They followed the couples until pregnancy or until they had tried for as long as one year to achieve pregnancy, test-

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On the calendar “Street Smarts: A Guide for Children” is from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. Officer Melissa Doss, of the St. Peters Police Department, presents the program for children ages 4-12, sharing safety tips to use in everyday life. Registration is required. Call 928-9355. ••• A WomenHeart of Lake Saint Louis Support Group meeting is from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Thursday, June 12 at St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis. The group for women with heart disease meets on the second Thursday of every month. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and admission is free. To learn more, call Donna Ringwald at 2885449, or visit womenheart.org. ••• “Questions about Common Neurological Concerns?” is from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 at Progress West Hospital, 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon. Attendees get expert information from a health care provider while enjoying lunch with fellow participants. A $5 fee includes admission and lunch. Registration is required. Call 928-9355.

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Landscape lighting experts offered these tips for avoiding some common mistakes: • When installing path lights, keep in mind than placing them too close together can create an airport runway effect. Avoid path lights that shine upward into the eyes. • Choose post lanterns and wall lanterns for mounting outside entry doors that are proportionate to the home. When in doubt, go with a larger size. • Do not “over-light” the landscape; very bright lights can create a garish, theatrical look. • Pay attention to how fixtures are positioned so light does not glare into

people’s eyes or shine on neighbors’ windows. Consider hiring the services of a lighting landscape professional. • When planning outdoor lighting, remember to consider what the lights will look like from inside the house. Path Lighting Mistakes to Avoid: Placing lights too close together - can create a runway effect Using lights that are too bright - subtlety is key in path lighting Lights that shine up into visitors eyes, or create glare Lighting experts caution that using too many path lights results in the appearance of an airport runway.

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DÉCOR Lights, cabinets, wine storage top kitchen remodeling trends For many families, the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it should come as no surprise that the kitchen consistently ranks as a top remodeling project for homeowners. According to National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) President Kevin Anundson, practical, efficient kitchens designed for comfort and livability are in big demand. For 2014, he said, homeowners “still want a feeling of space, and an open concept with islands are still a significant part of kitchen trends.” NARI entrants in this year’s Contractor of the Year Awards program recently identified “improving the overall look and feel of the kitchen” as the No. 1 reason homeowners decided to undertake a kitchen remodel. “Improved function” was the second most cited reason for updating the kitchen. Specifically, NARI identified the following as the top trends in kitchen remodeling for 2014:

Lighting The “right” light fixtures do doubleduty in the kitchen, providing practical workspaces and infusing an element of design. Trends include: • replacing some upper cabinets with decorative task lighting, often mounted on adjustable arms so light can be directed where needed most • decorative fixtures in black, iron and aged brass • stylish pendant lights over kitchen islands • chandeliers to add an element of surprise and soften hard lines and surfaces • oversized light fixtures to create a focal point • under-cabinet lights controlled by a dimmer, useful for tasks and creating ambiance

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ture of the baby boomer population. Following are some key findings from the reports: • The population of those age 65 and older is projected to be nearly 40 percent minority in 2050, compared to about 20 percent minority in 2012. • The 85-and-older population is projected to be about 30 percent minority in 2050, up from 16.3 percent in 2012. • The proportion of the total population of people age 65 and older is projected to increase in all developed countries between 2012 and 2030. While the U.S. population is expected to age during this period, it is projected to remain one of the younger developed countries with 20 percent of its population aged 65 and older in 2030. To learn more, visit census.gov. Looking ahead at long-term care A nationwide survey revealed that a majority of Americans aged 40 and older believe there is a need for an improved system for long-term care for the nation’s elderly. In March and April, the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago (formerly known as the National Opinion Research Center) interviewed a nationally representative sample of adults aged 40 and older and found: • Those experienced with long-term care are less likely to think they can rely on family as they age, compared to those with no personal long-term care experience. • One-third of those in the 40-and-older age group are deeply concerned that they will not plan properly for the care they might need when they get older, but two-thirds have done little or no planning for such assistance. • Sixty percent of those interviewed have experience with long-term care as a caregiver, care recipient or financial provider of care. • Forty percent of caregivers 40 and older have provided care to their mothers. • Compared to last year, Americans are more supportive of a government-administered long-term insurance program similar to Medicare (51 percent in 2013 vs. 58 percent in 2014). “Thousands of America’s baby boomers are turning 65 every day and learning the hard way that there isn’t a good system in place to meet aging and long-term care needs,” said Dr. Bruce Chernof, president/CEO of The SCAN Foundation, which funded the survey. “This poll shows that a majority of Americans support system improvements to create the kind of care we want for older loved ones now and for ourselves in the future.”

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Looking back at stories we can’t forget By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com On March 10, Mid Rivers Newsmagazine began its 10th anniversary year. Over the next several months, the editorial staff will be taking a look back some of those stories we can’t forget. The first installment of these stories is featured here. •••

“Where There’s Smoke: Fire District Consolidation” by Amy Armour was published on April 13, 2005. It deserves a place on the “stories we can’t forget list” because its debate – how to properly balance benefits for first responders and the costs to taxpayers – is an eternal conflict. The article covers the debate at a time when the St. Charles County fire and ambulance districts were considering consolidating into one entity as a cost-saving measure. But the issues discussed in the article continue to rear their heads in community after community nearly 10 years later. It’s a safe bet that 90 percent of kids have, at some point, put on a flimsy, plastic toy firefighters’ helmet, grabbed the hose in their backyard and sprayed down their porch, tree house or dog, saving said architecture or household pet from a makebelieve fire. Not one those kids has ever considered the fiscal costs of such heroic actions. Neither do many homeowners and residents. Like the story’s opening said: “It’s a simple concept for most homeown-

ers in St. Charles County. When there’s a fire, the fire department is supposed to race to your aid. Period.” But there’s more to it than that. The long and short of it is that saving lives costs money. First responders require equipment and training, both of which can be expensive. In 2005, Armour wrote, “But behind the scenes, county officials are looking for a better, more cost-effective means for supplying the property and life-saving services.” She noted that “with the idea of change comes controversy. Controversy over salaries and benefits, possible overlapping of services, and the question of too much control for local boards of directors will be coming to the forefront, as a St. Charles County commission continues researching the feasibility of consolidating the 10 fire districts, two fire departments and an ambulance district in St. Charles County.” Indeed there was a lot of controversy – within the community and among county councilmembers. Then St. Charles County Councilman Dan Foust brought the issue to the county for the Fire Protection and Emergency Service Study Commission. In the article he is reported as having said: “A consolidated district makes sense for the taxpayers and by consolidating those services it will save the taxpayers money. That’s my opinion at this point in time. “But I am willing to give this an honest evaluation in the sense that I will look at anything that anyone brings forward and I am willing to listen to anybody that comes forward to speak.” Foust said there were two questions for which the commission needed to find answers. He is quoted as delineating them this way: “Number one, is it a reasonable idea to consolidate the fire departments and number two, will the quality and service level be the same or better by doing so.” As it stands today, many of St. Charles County’s fire districts remain independent. Of the 12 departments/districts mentioned in “Where There’s Smoke,” only the West Alton and Portage des Sioux departments merged together, doing so in 2007 to form

the River’s Pointe Fire Protection District. •••

Unlike most of the articles in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, “Back From Iraq” by Brandy L. Pecor, published on March 16, 2005, didn’t cover a local news story or a St. Charles County-focused issue. The majority of “Back From Iraq” focuses on a country situated on the other side of the world. But the story, told through the eyes of a member of the armed forces from O’Fallon, gave readers a picture of the state of affairs in Iraq. At a time when most news about the Iraq invasion was accompanied by a ticker of American casualties, this story gave insight into the inhabitants of that country. Pecor wrote: “Each day, Americans watch the news and hear of atrocities occurring in Iraq. The media tells of frequent attacks by suicide bombers, and how more and more American soldiers and civilians are injured or killed every day. Additionally, there are reports that all of Iraq wants American involvement to end, as conditions seem to spiral downward almost daily. “But soldiers returning from Iraq have a differing account of the interaction between America and Iraq. They also see an Iraq that is gaining momentum.” In the article, Pecor shared the story of Chief Warrant Officer Bruce Farnham, of O’Fallon. At the time, Farnham had recently returned from an 18-month deployment in Iraq. Pecor reported that during that time,

Farnham “watched both the tragedy in that country and how the quality of life has steadily improved for Iraqis.” She painted the picture of a soldier troubled by what he saw when he first arrived in Iraq. The daily conditions many Iraqis lived in were deplorable, according to the soldier from O’Fallon. In the article, he said the average annual income for an Iraqi family was around $200. “There are 25 million people in Iraq, and many of them live in rural areas where they farm and live in mud huts. In many parts of the country, life is just as you would expect it be 2,000 years ago,” Farnham is quoted as saying. In the article, Farnham shared details that open readers’ eyes to what American troops where experiencing on the ground. Pecor wrote: “Farnham said that when his battalion arrived, most Iraqis did not have basic electricity, almost no one had a telephone, and Saddam had cut off most water supplies to rural areas, making it almost impossible to farm. For the Iraqis that did have water sources, the water was often non-potable.” In April of 2003, nearly a year before the first Mid Rivers Newsmagazine issue was published, Saddam Hussein was executed after being captured by American soldiers. Pecor addressed the fall of the dictator and its impact on the region in her article. “Once Saddam’s regime was overthrown and he was captured, many Iraqis began buying vehicles, and many city streets in Iraq are now flooded with cars,” Farnham was reported as saying. Likewise Pecor wrote: “There has been a growing number of new business startups, while larger companies like the Pepsi Corp. are setting roots in the country. This resurgence of trade is helping the country’s economic status while also helping the average Iraqis, Farnham said.” The article went on to report that many Iraqi families earning $200 annually in 2004 earned that much each month in 2005. Farnham is quoted as attributing the income growth to “new jobs and businesses.” Further, Farnham is quoted as saying: See COVER STORY, page 33

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The city of O’Fallon has been named as a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The certification culminates a year-long process, which saw O’Fallon meet numerous standards including the naming of a preservation commission, the passing of a preservation ordinance and conducting an inventory of historic properties. PLACES ••• Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake, the Progress West Hospital in St. Charles Midwest’s only permanent mud run and County have consolidated obstetrics ser- obstacle course, recently held its fourth bivices at Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon. annual race, collecting 350 pairs of shoes Both hospitals are members of BJC Health- for the less fortunate. The Battlegrounds Care. A single, higher-volume program teamed up with Barrel Aid, which partners will benefit St. Charles County families with the non-profit Mission-Haiti.org to by concentrating BJC hospital obstetrics supply clean shoes, fresh water, food and expertise in one location, and will position schooling for more than 1,600 unserved Progress West for future growth in women children in Southern Haiti. and infants services, including care of newborns with higher level needs. AWARDS AND HONORS ••• Lindenwood University President Kiddie Academy has opened a new James D. Evans, Ph.D., has been chosen as location in O’Fallon. The local franchise the inaugural 2014 Boy Scouts of America of this nationally recognized provider of Community for Scouting Award recipient. education-based childcare programs is The Boy Scouts of America created the located at 4088 Winghaven Boulevard. It honor to recognize community leaders and operates on a philosophy of helping chil- volunteers who contribute to the continued dren learn and develop by giving them the growth and success of the organization. opportunity to make choices and pursue Evans was selected as the inaugural recipitheir individual interests. For information, ent of the award for demonstrating leadervisit kiddieacademy.com/ofallon. ship in the community through his efforts ••• to promote the values of Scouting. The city of St. Peters has opened a kiosk ••• in its Cultural Arts Centre in the lobby Laura Helling, director of development of City Hall next to the Centre’s entrance. for the international humanitarian orgaThe first exhibit in the kiosk will be a col- nization Wings of Hope, has received the lection from Shirley Nachtrieb’s Legacy St. Charles Community College FoundaCollage class students. The Legacy Col- tion’s 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award. lage Collection will be on display until She was presented with the award at the June 16. 26th annual SCC commencement ceremony on May 17. •••

Alexis Bolin has joined the the city of Weldon Spring staff as its first summer intern. The internship program will focus on Public Relations, and will end in August. Bolin is a lifelong resident of Weldon Spring and is currently enrolled at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, double majoring in communications and psychology.

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COVER STORY, from page 30 “The number of homes with electricity is increasing steadily, and cellphone towers are popping up all over the countryside, as more and more Iraqis purchase cellphones.” He said satellite dishes also could be seen from the tops of many Iraqi homes. He predicted that “as peace comes to the area, agriculture will become a major source of commerce.” The story concluded by talking about the American military’s morale, with Farnham quoted as saying that it was high. “Most of them (the soldiers) are motivated people, who see themselves as making a difference,” Farnham said in conclusion. In 2005, when “Back From Iraq” was written, Pecor and Farnham shared a picture of a country healing from its wounds. Few MRN readers could have imagined that it would take another six years before the war in Iraq would be declared officially over.

Pecor wrote: “Katie Goober, Chris McCammond and Carole Farnham have a lot in common. The three women all work full time, all have young children, they all live in St. Charles County, and they are all even close friends. “Another thing that the women have in common is that they are military wives, ••• whose husbands are serving our country in Iraq.” “Back From Iraq” only told part of the Farnham’s husband, Bruce, and McCamstory – the soldier’s point of view. “Half mond’s husband, Mike, were serving in the My Heart is in Iraq” by Brandy L. Pecor, same National Guard Unit in 2005. Goopublished on Jan. 26, 2005, told about the ber’s husband, John, was serving in a difwar’s effect inside the soldiers’ homes. ferent unit in the Army.

“The women are fiercely proud of their husbands, and the fact that they are military wives,” Pecor wrote. She shared a quote from Farnham: “Even though I don’t want my husband to be away fighting in the war, I have a tremendous sense of pride regarding him. Not everyone can be a soldier.” That sentiment resonated with readers. While McCammond, Farnham and Goober share pride in their husbands, the women admitted in the article that life wasn’t easy with their spouses deployed overseas. Those difficulties were compounded for Farnham and McCammond when news came to them about a Blackhawk helicopter from their husbands’ unit being shot down. Pecor reported that Farnham had received the news from another military wife. At the time, she didn’t know who had been riding in the helicopter, only that some of the men in the vehicle were injured. “For me, it was an awakening,” Farnham was reported as saying. “For nine hours I just panicked. I went through the motions of getting my kids a snack and changing diapers, but I was very negative, not at all how I imagined I would be in a situation like that.” Pecor wrote that McCammond chose to deal with the situation by distracting herself from her worst fears.

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“She played bunko with her friends, went out to dinner with Farnham, and tried not to think about the helicopter. To a point, that worked, but then McCammond began to think about how she would get to Mike if he was one of the injured men on the helicopter,” Pecor wrote. Neither woman’s husband was involved in the crash, and Pecor reported that Farnham was contacted nine hours after she received the initial news of the helicopter being shot down. When “Half my heart is in Iraq” was published, the three women were looking forward to their husbands coming home from overseas. What makes an article memorable? Controversy, conflict and compassion – these are just some of the characteristics that make an article particularly unforgettable. While the staff has their own favorites, we want to hear from you as well. Tell us what stories you remember most from the past 10 years and why they were memorable to you. You can reach us by email (editormidrivers@newsmagazinenetwork.com), on Facebook or by posting a comment under this article online at newsmagazinenetwork.com.

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Learn the fundamentals of camping at Family Camping Night from 6 p.m.-10 a.m. on June 6-7 at Fort Zumwalt Park. Registration costs $40 per O’Fallon family of 5, $45 for non-residents. To register, apply for course 40249 by calling 4742732. ••• O’Fallon hosts Family Fishing Day from 8 a.m.-noon on Sunday, June 8 at Lake Whetsel, Fort Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Drive. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to come with parents or grandparents to try catch-and-release fishing. Activities include worm races, a casting contest, reel race and more. Bring your own bait and tackle. Fishing licenses are not required for ages 15 and under, or 65 and older. The event is free, but registration is required. For details, call 474-2732 or visit ofallon/ mo/us/parks&rec/special-events. ••• The Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center hosts a Dive-In Movie on Saturday, June 21 from 8:30-10 p.m. The featured film is Disney’s “Frozen.” Admission costs $3.50$5.50 for children and seniors and $4.50$5.50 for adults. For more information, call 272-1626.

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O’Fallon hosts its Jammin’ Outdoor Concerts from 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 19 (except July 1) at Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park, 308 Civic Park Drive. The lineup includes country music performers NashVegas on June 10; Bob Seger tribute band Silver Bullet STL on June 17; and O’Fallon Jazz Band on June 24. Admission and parking are free, with concessions for sale by food trucks. For details, call 379-5614, email Marsha at mseymour@ofallon.mo.us, or visit ofallon.mo.us/jamming. ••• O’FallonTheatreWorks presents Disney’s “The Jungle Book Kids” at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays from June 20-22 and 27-29 on the stage at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street. The production includes a toe-tapping musical score performed by a cast and chorus of 40 kids ages 8 to 16. Advance tickets are $10 for general

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Leaps and Bounds is offering a free parent seminar titled Understanding Your IEP on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at 324 Jungermann Road. The seminar features certified school psychologist Alyssa Gratz, who will provide an overview of the law and IEP process. To reserve a seat, call 928-5327. ••• The O’Fallon Cultural Art Gallery features paintings from retired Fort Zumwalt teacher Diane Papageorge from June 6-July 18. The gallery is open 5:15 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 474-2732. ••• O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum, 308 Civic Park Drive, O’Fallon, is open for tours from noon to 3 p.m. on June 8 and 27. The museum’s collection includes a hand-made, doll-housesized model of Zumwalt’s Fort, Wabash Railroad items, 19th century clothing, an immigrant’s trunk, a folding bed for covered wagon travel, small town business items and photographs. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For information, email info@ofallonmohistory.org or visit ofallonmohistory.org/history.html. •••

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright architecture during a tour on Tuesday, June 10. A bus will depart from St. Peters City Hall at 9 a.m., and visitors can tour the Usosian Kirkwood home designed by the famed architect for artists Russel and Ruth Kraus, followed by the historic Kirkwood Victorian home, Mudd’s Grove, before returning at approximately 5 p.m. Carol Collard, whose father helped build the Usosian home, will share personal stories and photos of the home. Guests can also enjoy lunch at Zia’s on the Hill, and visit St. Ambrose Church, Mama Toscano’s Ravioli, Milo’s Bocce, Volpi’s DiGregorio Groceries and more. The cost is $87. For details or to register, call 397-6903, ext. 1624 or visit stpetersmo.net/rec-connect. ••• American Legion Post 313 sponsors an ITPA-sanctioned Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. (gates open from 3-11:30 p.m.) on Friday, June 13 at Lone Wolf Park in Old Town St. Peters. Tickets are $15 per person or free for ages 12 and under. Guests can visit food and beer garden tents. No outside containers or coolers are allowed. A shuttle bus is available from Mid Rivers Mall. For details, email ruthmcdonough@charter. net. ••• The City of O’Fallon holds a free electronic recycling event on Saturday, June 14 from 7 a.m.-noon at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard. Do not bring smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. For more information, call 272-0477. ••• O’Fallon hosts a Food Truck Frenzy from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Fort Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Drive. The event features cover songs by Sunset Amusement Band as well as food trucks. Admission and parking are free; food and beverages are for purchase. Historic Heald Home is open for tours for $2 per person, and guests can bring lawn chairs or blankets. For details, visit ofallon.mo.us/ food-truck-frenzy or contact Jennifer at jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us or 379-5614.

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Inside Sales: PT person to set appts for professional market. Mornings 8-12. Accounting knowledge helpful. Experience in cold calling very helpful. Excellent pay. Afternoon straight commission sales opportunites also available. Very strong income potential. Ellisville location. 636-271-9190.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions in St. CharlesCounty and surrounding area: • Sheet Metal Assemblers Machine Operator • Metal Fabricator (Drill, Punch Press, Grinders & Welders • Welders (Mig and Tig) • General Laborers (All Shifts) • Landscapers • CNC Machinist (All Shifts) • Material Handler/Warehouse •Shear & Press Brake Operators • Production Workers

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Wanted To Buy. Baseball Cards, Sports Cards, Cardinals Souvenirs and Memorabilia. Pre-1975 Only. Private Collector. 314-3021785.

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