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One of the painfully revealing episodes in President Barack Obama’s book “Dreams From My Father” describes his early experience listening to a sermon by the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Among the things said in that sermon was that “white folks’ greed runs a world in need.” Obama was literally moved to tears by that sermon. This sermon may have been like a revelation to Barack Obama but its explanation of economic and other differences was among the oldest – and most factually discredited – explanations of such difference among all sorts of peoples in all sorts of places. Yet it is an explanation that has long been politically seductive, in countries around the world. What could be more emotionally satisfying than seeing others who have done better in the world as the villains responsible for your not having done as well? It is the ideal political explanation, from the standpoint of mass appeal, whether or not it makes any sense otherwise. That has been the politically preferred explanation for economic differences between the Malay majority and the more prosperous Chinese minority in Malaysia, or between the Gentile majority and the Jewish minority in various countries in Europe between the two World Wars. At various other times and places, it has been the preferred explanation for the economic differences between the Sinhalese and the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka, the Africans and the Lebanese in Sierra Leone, the Czechs and the Germans in Bohemia and numerous other groups in countries around the world. The idea that the rich have gotten rich by making the poor poor has been an ideological theme that has played well in Third World countries, to explain why they lag so far behind the West. None of this was original with Jeremiah Wright. All he added was his own colorful gutter style of expressing it, which so captivated the man who is now president of the United States. There is obviously something there with very deep emotional appeal. Moreover, because nothing is easier to find than sins among human beings, there will never be a lack of evil deeds to make that explanation seem plausible. Because the Western culture has been
ascendant in the world in recent centuries, the image of rich white people and poor non-white people has made a deep impression, whether in theories of racial superiority – which were big among “progressives” in the early 20th century – or in theories of exploitation among “progressives” later on. In a wider view of history, however, it becomes clear that, for centuries before the European ascendancy, Europe lagged far behind China in many achievements. Since neither of them changed much genetically between those times and the later rise of Europe, it is hard to reconcile this role reversal with racial theories. More important, the Chinese were not to blame for Europe’s problems – which would not be solved until the Europeans themselves finally got their own act together, instead of blaming others. If they had listened to people like Jeremiah Wright, Europe might still be in the Dark Ages. It is hard to reconcile “exploitation” theories with the facts. While there have been conquered peoples made poorer by their conquerors, especially by Spanish conquerors in the Western Hemisphere, in general most poor countries were poor for reasons that existed before the conquerors arrived. Some Third World countries are poorer today than they were when they were ruled by Western countries, generations ago. False theories are not just an intellectual problem to be discussed around a seminar table in some ivy-covered building. When millions of people believe those theories, including people in high places, with the fate of nations in their hands, that is a serious and potentially disastrous fact of life. Despite a carefully choreographed image of affability and cool, Barack Obama’s decisions and appointments as president betray an alienation from the values and the people of this country that are too disturbing to be answered by showing his birth certificate. Too many of his appointees exhibit a similar alienation, including Attorney General Eric Holder, under whom the Dept. of Justice could more accurately be described as the Dept. of Payback. © 2011 Creators.com
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To the Editor: Whenever government talks about a billion dollars, think $4 to you. When they talk about a trillion, think of it as about $4000 of your own money. So now, let’s do some analysis. Remember George W. Bush’s $87 billion request for the military to run two wars? The one Kerry voted for before voting against it? That would have cost you $348 (at $4 per billion as discussed above.) How about the awful Bush deficits that made him the “worst president ever”? The worst deficit that Bush had with a GOP congress was in 2003 after 9/11, two wars and the dot.com bubble burst. It was around $420 billion dollars. A $1680 cost to you. The 2003 tax cuts did what tax cuts always do, they increased revenues, and the deficit was reduced each of the following years so that by the time power shifted to the Pelosi/Reid congress in January 2007, the deficit had been reduced to under $120 Billion – or $360 to you. How about the National Debt? Bush took office with the National Debt of $4 trillion. That’s $16,000 debt for you. In his first six years, he added $2 trillion to the national debt and was harshly and rightly criticized for increasing our debt by 50 percent in six years. This brought our debt to $6 trillion, or $24,000 to you. Pelosi and Reid took the reins of Congress. In two years the 110th congress added $3 trillion to the debt. That increased the debt by another 50 percent in just two years. That increased your share by another $9,000. Bush took six years to add $2 trillion with a GOP congress, but with a Democrat congress they added $3 trillion in two years. Then we elected Barack Obama. In the first two years of the Obama Administration, the Pelosi-Reid 111th congress added $5 trillion to the debt. They borrowed more in two years than all 42 presidents before Bush combined. They increased the debt more in two years than was accumulated in the first 224 years of the United States. That $5 trillion increase brought our debt to $14 trillion. That’s $56,000 of debt for every man, woman and child in the USA. If you thought things were bad in 2006 when we turned control over to the Democrats, realize that your share of the national debt has, in four short years, gone from $24,000 to $56,000. Is this helping you to put it all into perspective? Are you recognizing the impact that four years of Democrat dominance of Congress, and two years of a democrat congress and presidency has had
on you personally? Back to deficits for a moment. Remember that Bush’s worst deficit with a GOP congress was $420 billion, and that was reduced to $120 billion by the time Pelosi/ Reid took power. In their first year at the helm of congress, they more than tripled the previous year’s deficit to $450 billion. That was the best they did in the four years they had both houses of congress. And it was $30 billion worse than Bush’s worst deficit in his first six years. But they were just getting started. Remember that Bush’s $120 billion deficit in 2006 represented a cost to you of $360. In their second year, Pelosi/Reid tripled their first year’s deficit, and brought our deficit over the unheard of trillion-dollar mark. The deficit that year was actually $1.2 trillion, or $4,800 to you. That’s right, in two years they brought your personal share of the annual deficit from $360 to $4,800. This year, the deficit is $1.7 trillion, or $6,800 to you. They are deficit spending almost $7,000 for every person in the country. That means that after they spend every dollar that they actually collect in taxes, they keep spending, and borrowing at that level. Now think back to the budget debate. Our budget is around $3.5 trillion a year ($14,000 for each of us). “Discretionary Spending” represents about $1.3 trillion. (That’s about $5,200 to you). That includes our military, and the non-entitlement departments, agencies, bureaus and programs. The remainder, $2.2 trillion, represents our entitlement transfers of wealth, and interest on the debt. So the government spends $8,800 a year for each one of us, taking from Peter who works, to pay Paul who doesn’t – and to pay the interest on financing the whole scheme. And yet, the Senate Democrats can’t even agree to cut the $3.5 trillion budget by $100 billion. They couldn’t bring themselves to reduce your deficit share of $6,800 by a lousy $400. So, now when you hear democrats saying Bush and the GOP are worse than Obama and the Democrats, you can share this information. When they tell you our hardships today were inherited from Bush, you can share this information. And when the politicos and wonks throw numbers around, you can translate them into numbers that make sense. Just remember $4 per billion, $4000 per trillion. Doug Edelman St. Peters
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DNC chair throws truth to ‘wolves’ By Eugene Kiely FactCheck.org Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz falsely claimed that seniors with pre-existing medical conditions would be denied Medicare coverage under the GOP’s plan. The House GOP plan specifically says insurance companies “must agree to offer insurance to all Medicare beneficiaries.” She also repeated a false Democratic talking point that future beneficiaries – those who are now younger than 55 – would be left on their own to buy insurance in the private market. The GOP plan, as we have written before, would provide subsidies for future beneficiaries to buy private insurance from a Medicare exchange set up by the government. Wasserman-Schultz, the new chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, made her comments May 29 on “Face the Nation.” Wasserman Schultz, May 29: “What they would do is they would take the people who are younger than 55 years old today and tell them, ‘You know what? You’re on your own. Go and find private health insurance in the health care insurance market. We’re going to throw you to the wolves and allow insurance companies to deny you coverage and drop you for pre-existing conditions. We’re going to give you X amount of dollars and you figure it out.’” She is simply wrong to say that the GOP plan would allow insurance companies to “throw you to the wolves and allow insurance companies to deny you coverage and drop you for pre-existing conditions.” The Republican plan – dubbed “Path to Prosperity” by its chief architect, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin – would make no changes in Medicare for those 55 and older. But it would make significant changes to Medicare for those younger than 55 – just not as described by the Florida Democrat. The plan would provide future beneficiaries with government subsidies to purchase health insurance through a Medicare exchange set up by the government. Path to Prosperity: Health plans that choose to participate in the Medicare exchange must agree to offer insurance to all Medicare beneficiaries, to avoid cherry-picking and ensure that Medicare’s sickest and highest-cost beneficiaries receive coverage. DNC spokesman Hari Sevugan said “we stand by the statement” that the GOP plan would deny coverage to future beneficia-
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Shower spreads love to young moms The fifth annual Shower of Love, sponsored by the Community and Children’s Resource Board, raised more than $61,000 in baby-care items. About 34,822 diapers, 92,000 wipes, 1,000 bottles of baby lotion and wash, 302 cans of formula and thousands of other items were collected in the annual shower.
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County-wide smoking ban question in county exec’s hands By Jeannie Seibert Despite a majority vote of County Council on May 31 to place a smoking ban question on the ballot, an eventual smoking ban in St. Charles County isn’t necessarily a fait accompli – in fact, the next stage in the process now hinges on the county executive. After County Council’s 4-2 vote to put the question to voters in the November 2012 general presidential election, the bill can’t be codified until County Executive Steve Ehlmann signs it – or not. Ehlmann has three options. He can sign the bill and the issue will proceed to the voters. Or, he can veto it. It would then be up to County Council to decide to live with that decision or seek a super majority, or five votes, to override the veto. The third option would be if Ehlmann lets the bill lie. If this is the case, in 10 days, or by June 10, the measure would automatically be codified. “This is a teachable moment,” Ehlmann said. “I am not a mayor. We’re a different branch of government. I did not have a vote on this and have not had a say on it. I’ve pretty much kept my mouth shut and listened. “I’ll make my mind up in 10 days,” he concluded. After years of smoking-ban advocates petitioning County Council for a ban, previous efforts fizzled as it was believed county government was prohibited from overriding the municipalities per the county charter. The unincorporated areas have few public buildings that allow smoking so the cities’ participation was deemed necessary to the effectiveness of a ban. However, in matters concerning public safety, which includes health issues, the county can impose umbrella legislation over the cities.
This theory was tested in recent years when County Council banned of the sale and possession of K2 marijuana substitute and, more recently, sniff-able bath salts. No municipality objected. Now smoking has been relegated to the same category as illegal drugs and alternative substances should Ehlmann sign the bill and a majority of voters vote for the ban. A smoking ban is hardly a done deal at this stage. First, not all council members support this type of legislation. Council members Joe Brazil (Dist. 2) and Jerry Daugherty (Dist. 6) cast the dissenting votes. Council member Paul Wynn (Dist. 4) was absent but has said in the past that bans of legal products is not the purview of government. Brazil’s primary objection was the casino exemption. The AmeriStar Casino will be exempted from the smoking ban provisions as long as St. Louis County casinos are exempted. Cigar stores and tobacco shops are exempted along with private clubs like the VFW, Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. Bill sponsor, council member Joe Cronin’s (Dist. 1), original bill would have put the question to voters during the August 2012 primary election. Co-sponsor Terry Hollander (Dist. 5) asked the bill be amended to delay the election to November 2012 when a higher percentage of voters turn out. Cronin explained his reasoning as to why private clubs should be exempted. Not wishing to “harm the charitable clubs,” Cronin said most profits support benevolent causes – which would indicate a drop in business activity could be expected with a smoking ban. In fact, business owner Terry Alexan-
William Hannigan II, left, and his son William Hannigan III set up in front of the courthouse May 31 to “lend a hand” to the opposition speaking out against the smoking ban ballot bill.
der, who operates the bowling alley Cave Springs Lanes in St. Peters, virtually guaranteed a smoking ban would result in a drop-off in his business. Pleading with Council to drop the measure until the economy stabilizes or, at the least, include the casino in the ban, Alexander said this measure couldn’t have come at a worse time. Because of “the great recession businesses are struggling,” Alexander said. “Now throw in the uncertainty of a smoking ban…” and the competition for diminished entertainment dollars in this market becomes fiercer than it already is. Allowing the casino to continue to operate in a business-as-usual capacity while further punishing bar and restaurant owners adds to an already uneven business landscape. Casinos don’t have to abide by the state liquor laws, Alexander said. Instead, casinos are governed by much more relaxed gaming laws with longer hours of operation allowed per day, the ability to have and advertise drink specials, for example. Alexander said a minimum of a 10 per-
cent decrease in sales could be expected. In this economic environment, that kind of loss will mean the demise of many businesses that have already cut expenses to the bone. “Why now?” Alexander asked, walking away from to podium to a vigorous applause. Another anti-ban speaker who drew an enthusiastic ovation was Mo. Rep. Kathy Conway (Dist. 14) who appeared “to speak against the spirit of this.” Restating her stance in defense of property rights, Conway recounted how other governments used the smoking ban as the entrance into an ever-increasing list of government-banned items such as sugary drinks, trans-fats and salt. “It all began with a smoking ban,” Conway said. “County leaders have no right to pick winners and losers.” Reminding Council that “We are a republic, not a democracy,” Conway advised the standing-room-only chamber that amongst the county’s delegation to the state General Assembly, all opposed a statewide smoking ban except for one who had no opinion.
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emergency response tractor trailer that headed for Joplin at midnight Sunday, taking about 100,000 pounds of equipment and 85 personnel. Sanders said the team had bags packed for two weeks, and was prepared to selfsustain for three days. “We don’t need food, water, shelter. We’re down there to help. We’re trained to be self-sufficient for 72 hours, not to bother the others helping,” Sanders said. “We take sleeping bags, but with this situation, there were tornado warnings and high winds, so we stayed in a college dorm nearby, giving us refuge when the tornado warnings went off at night.” Sanders said sirens went off constantly. It hailed and it stormed and the teams from Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma and Kansas that rushed to Joplin worked through the weather until a tornado warning pulled them off. “We were first searching residential areas, and then apartments,” Sanders said. “Then we supported heavy rescue efforts at WalMart and Home Depot.” Sanders said the federal team is trained at heavy rescues. They’re trained how to carefully locate people if they are buried under a heavy beam or a massive pile of debris. The team knows its stuff, with training throughout the year mandated to reach required standards. “It doesn’t matter on my team if you’re a doctor a canine unit or other. I’ve been fortunate to be deployed multiple times in my career and every time you go out a door with a team you learn something, and you try to come away with a positive view, See Joplin, page 39
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American TV closing in Cottleville By Amy Armour After six years in Cottleville, American TV will soon close its doors to customers. American TV has decided to close its four store locations in the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Bridgeton, Cottleville, Fenton and O’Fallon, Ill. The store’s distribution center in Earth City will also close. “With the economy the way it is, it’s affected retail in general,” said Stephan DeShong, spokesperson for American TV. “The St. Louis market was hit harder by the recession than (our other stores)…unfortunately it was just not sustainable.” The store started a liquation sale with discounted prices on all of its electronic,
furniture and appliance merchandise on June 4. DeShong expects the sale to last eight to 10 weeks, before closing its doors permanently. DeShong said the four St. Louis locations will be the only ones to close at this time. The remaining 11 locations located throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Michigan will remain open. “All of the other locations have shown strong sales and will be operating as normal,” DeShong said. After the liquidation sale is complete, all of the employees at the four locations will be out of a job. DeShong did not disclose how many people would be affected.
‘Bucket Fillers’ reminds students of importance of character By Amy Armour Elementary students in the Fort Zumwalt School District learned the importance of positive character traits with hands-on participation this school year. Ostmann Elementary School started a new program called, “Bucket Fillers.” The school-wide character education program, based on the book, Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, by Carol McCloud, encourages students to exhibit positive behaviors by being “bucket fillers” rather than the negative/bullying behaviors of “bucket dippers.” Students exhibiting positive behaviors toward peers were rewarded with paper hearts or stars. Those ‘shapes’ were then dropped into a bucket, and each month during a positive character trait assembly, names were drawn to win prizes, like free dinners. “It was a huge success,” said Ostmann Principal Gregg Sartonius.
Whether it was helping another student pick up dropped books or playing with a wheelchair-bound student at recess, teachers saw students implement the character traits emphasized each month throughout the school year. Sardonius said the number of disciplinary actions even decreased from the year before. “It really brought to the surface an awareness (of these character traits) and opened up good discussions with students on what (character traits) mean and how to do it everyday,” said Dave Brown, assistant principal at Ostmann Elementary. Ostmann Elementary will continue the “Bucket Fillers” program next year. “It was a good program. The kids loved it, and the adults really responded to it,” Sardonius said. “Overall, the program supports what we’ve done throughout the year (which is to) develop positive character traits in our students.”
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Joplin’s loss included in Memorial Day tribute By Jeannie Seibert As Americans remembered those who gave their lives while serving in our country’s armed forces, this Memorial Day weekend also became a time when the nation, the state of Missouri and the city of Joplin paused to honor those who lost their lives in the devastating tornado on May 22. The service on May 29 featured remarks from President Barack Obama and Gov. Jay Nixon. The governor told an overflow crowd of several thousand gathered at Missouri Southern State University and a nationwide television audience the unprecedented storm also brought an unprecedented spirit of resilience. “What our nation has witnessed this week is the spirit of Joplin, Missouri,” Gov. Nixon said. “And we are humbled and
awed by it.” Nixon drew on the parable of the Good Samaritan to show how compassion is being shown through action, by those rushing to reach the wounded and dying, by those watching over the remains of homes and by distributing supplies to survivors and volunteers. “God has chosen us for a mission too,” Nixon said, “to grieve together, to comfort one another, to be patient with one another, to strengthen one another and to build Joplin anew. And not just to build it back the way it was but to make it an even better place. “We can, and we will, heal,” Nixon said. “We’ve already begun. Together, we can, and we will, rebuild upon a granite foundation of faith…By God’s grace, we will restore this community. And by God’s grace we will renew our souls.”
State approves several bills that will impact county Several items cleared the Missouri Legislature that could have a positive impact on St. Charles County. Most notable was specific language that was added to a bill that allows the Missouri Department of Transportation to expedite the construction of a new Hwy. 40 bridge. At the request of Sen. Scott Rupp, R-Wentzville, the design/build concept was approved for the project, meaning MoDOT can build the bridge as designs are being completed, rather than waiting until the entire project is designed before beginning construction. County officials believe not only does this speed up the process it can potentially save millions of dollars. “We got design/build approved a couple of years ago for Phase 3 of the Page Extension,” County Executive Steve Ehlmann said. “It enables MoDOT to kick-start a project. This is the process that was used on the reconstruction of Hwy. 40 in St. Louis County.” A bill approving electronic monitoring of prisoners also was approved. St. Charles County gets reimbursed for only a third of what it costs to house state prisoners in the county jail. The bill passed by the Legislature would allow state prisoners who do not pose a danger to the public to be released if they pay for the electronic monitoring
themselves. “Potentially, it could save us some money,” said Larry Crawford, director of corrections for the county in a press release. An updating of the Charter county auditing procedures also could be cost-effective for the county. Charter counties were required by state law to track assets having an original value of at least $250, whereas all other classes of counties in Missouri were required only to track assets set at $1,000 or more. Charter counties now can track assets valued at time of purchase of $1,000 or more. “It will save us a lot of time,” Auditor Brent Statler said. “We can cut down on the part-time people and we won’t need a summer intern. And it will free up some time in finance, which had to track down and tag everything originally valued at $250 or more.” All told, the county estimated it could save $18,000 per year under the new procedures. The county was supportive of the extension of the fire sprinkler option for the purchasers of new homes. The underlying legislation states that home builders must give an option of purchasing a fire sprinkler system to buyers, as opposed to a requirement that new homes have the systems installed.
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‘Big Kahuna’ charity to be in two locations July 14 By Amy Armour Local celebrities will battle it out behind the bar on July 14—all in the name of charity. Community Living’s “Big Kahuna” Bartending Challenge for Disabilities will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs., July 14, at Binford’s, 3915 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters, and at Side Pockets, located at 1439 Bass Pro Drive in St. Charles. The cover charge is $5. Three teams of bartenders will compete for an hour to raise the most money at each location. “Teams do this in a variety of ways and each team crafts their own strategy, from encouraging attendees to tip well, to collecting donations, to holding auctions and raffles before and during the event,” said Christine Rutherford, with Community Living. “At the end of the night, the team that raises the most money at each location wins the Big Kahuna title.” At this time, some of the celebrity bartenders include Rick Wallace and Van Lorenz with 106.5 The Arch, Dave Glover and Tom Terbrock with 97.1 FM TALK and former professional football player Keith Wortman.
Search continues for SCC president The St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees has updated the list of finalists in the search for the institution’s next president. The college began a presidential search following the fall 2010 announcement by current president, John M. McGuire, Ph.D., who will retire in September 2011. “The board has extended the search timeline into June,” said William R. Pundmann, chair of the Presidential Search Committee and president of the SCC Board of Trustees. “Because the Search Committee started the process early, we feel very comfortable with completing the search in time for a successful transition. The goal remains to find the candidate who best meets the needs of the college well into the future.” The candidates are: Michael Banks, Ph.D., vice president for academic and student affairs at St. Charles Community College; Cliff Davis, M.A., vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the OTC Foundation for Ozarks Technical Community College; and a third candidate who has chosen not to release his/her name at this stage in the selection process. Finalists Joseph Sopcich, Maureen Murphy and Richard Dawe have withdrawn from candidacy.
“And we’re still recruiting,” Rutherford said. “Our teams will also feature members of Community Living’s Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Network, representatives of the Cottleville Knights of Columbus and more. Some of Community Living’s participants will also be on center stage as they help each team vie for the Big Kahuna title.” Since 2006, the Big Kahuna event has raised more than $100,000 for people with disabilities. This year CLI’s goal is to raise
$30,000 or more. Rutherford said all proceeds, including tips and the cover charge, help Community Living provide services to participants with disabilities. “Some of the ways the proceeds are put to use in our programs include providing job training to help individuals succeed in the workplace, providing respite services to families in need and sending youth to summer camp,” Rutherford said. Residents are encouraged to come out
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What’s the buzz? Cicada Brood 19 By MARCIA GUCKES Some neighborhoods are going buggy with the once-in-every-13-years buzzing of periodical cicadas, while others remain nice and quiet. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the difference is due to the difference in types of trees in various areas. Cicadas prefer deciduous trees – or trees that drop their leaves each fall – like maples, oaks, and fruit trees. So, if those kinds of trees were in your neighborhood 13 years ago, then the cicadas that burrowed into the ground back then are emerging again this spring. Also, the cicadas may emerge at different times depending on the temperature of the soil. So, if the soil in a certain neighborhood is warmer than another, then that neighborhood will start hearing the cicadas buzz sooner. Dan Zarlenga, a media staff person in the MDC’s St. Louis office, said that the millions of cicadas emerging this year during the months of May and June are known as Brood 19. At times, the numbers of cicadas may seem overwhelming, but Zarlenga said it is just another one of nature’s cycles. “This emergence includes parts of Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas and several southern states. This is not really an ‘infestation’ like a Biblical plague of locusts,” Zarlenga said. “This event was fully anticipated and is merely a natural and normal occurrence in the life cycle of these insects.” According to Zarlenga, the huge numbers of cicadas are also part of the natural cycle. “Insects are low on the food chain and get eaten by many things,” Zarlenga said. “By emerging by the millions like this, periodical cicadas overwhelm their predators with sheer numbers. There are so many that that even when so many get eaten, enough still live to reproduce.” Reproduction is the goal of the wave-like buzzing sound made by all of those male cicadas. They use a pair of tymbals, or ridged drum-like membranes. The sound is similar to the sound made by waving a large saw in the air. These choruses have been measured as loud as 100 decibels – about the same sound level as a lawn mower. In fact, it is the loudest sound known in the insect world. The females are attracted by the loud songs and join the male chorus to find a mate. Once they have mated, female cicadas pierce small branches on woody plants to insert their eggs. They excavate a series of Y-shaped egg nests in living twigs and lay up to 20 eggs in each nest. A female may lay as many as 600 eggs. Once the egg hatches, the cicada begins to feed on the tree fluids. At this point it
looks like a termite or small white ant. Once the young cicada is ready, it crawls off the tree and falls to the ground where it will dig until it finds a root on which to feed. Once a root is found, the cicada remains underground for 2 to17 years, depending on the species. Zarlenga said most of the trees they gather in are not harmed by cicada activity, so insecticides are not recommended. “Other than a fairly minor and temporary inconvenience they don’t harm anything,” Zarlenga said. “The only exception is very young trees and nursery stock which could succumb to damage caused when females lay their eggs in the branches. Netting or cheesecloth wrapped around these trees as a barrier to the insects is the best defense. There are no serious consequences to larger, healthy trees.” Cicadas cause no harm either to humans or animals. Cicadas do not bite or sting. Zarlenga said he has heard reports of dogs getting sick and vomiting because of eating too many cicadas, but they are not harmful for dogs to eat. In fact, a quick search of the Internet reveals recipes using cicadas, including cicada quiche, wontons, tacos, and even German chocolate cicada cake. How do they taste? “Neutral to nutty I’m told,” Zarlenga said. “I’ve tried them but my rather insensitive palate could not detect much flavor.” Brides may not plan to serve cicadas at their weddings, but many May and June wedding buffets have been disrupted by the bugs. That problem can be avoided by using the wedding planner found at the Cicada Mania website. Cicada Mania also offers T-shirts and coffee mugs commemorating this year’s Brood 19. There are other broods that emerge every 17 years. Zarlenga said one of those, known as Brood 20, will emerge in the St. Louis region in 2015. If the chorus of cicadas seems loud this year, just wait until 2219. According to the MDC website, that is when Brood 19 and Brood 20 will emerge at the same time, just like they did 13 years ago. The two broods only emerge together every 221 years.
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Local nurse spends time on Mercy Ship in Africa By Amy Armour O’Fallon resident Jeff Moomey spends his vacation in developing countries. The 57-year-old nurse has been travelling to third world countries around the world since 1999, volunteering his expertise as an operating room nurse. Most recently, Moomey spent two weeks serving onboard the ship Africa Mercy. The ship — staffed completely with volunteers — is currently docked in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The 78-bed ship is similar to a floating hospital with six operating rooms, as well as an intensive care unit. “The operating room is very clean and the ship has very good equipment,” Moomey said. “It’s like working in a first-world country on the ship.” Mercy Ships — the charity that runs Africa Mercy — has about 450 volunteers from 35 countries serving onboard the Africa Mercy providing free medical treatment and surgery to impoverished individuals in developing countries. “About half of the volunteers are medical — surgeons, nurses, dentists, etc. — and half are support services — cooks, maritime crew, stewards, hospitality, etc,” said Claire Bufe, with Mercy Ships. “The ship is like a floating village, complete with a ship shop, library, post office, gym, swimming pool and Starbucks café.” But off the ship is a different story. Moomey said the water is so dirty and full of debris that it has caused the ship generators to temporarily shut down. The air is dirty and hard to breathe. And children search through garbage just to make a meal. “There are kids going through the garbage to find something to eat or to make a living for their family,” Moomey said. “It’s
a real eye-opener.” While onboard the ship, Moomey assisted in numerous surgeries to repair cleft palate and lips, remove tumors and correct cataracts for patients who could not afford it otherwise. “I saw a lot of maxillofacial tumors, thyroid tumors, and club feet,” Moomey said. Moomey also spent a day in the Ola During Hospital in Sierra Leone, West Africa, casting the feet of children who suffered from club feet. His most recent trip also included helping children suffering from rickets, which is a deficiency in vitamin D that causes the bones to soften and deform. Moomey started his career as an orderly at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles in 1972. He decided to go back to school for nursing, which he completed at St. Mary’s College in O’Fallon in 1976. “I just knew I wanted to go into the medical field,” he said. Moomey has worked as an operating room nurse for more than three decades, and he currently works at St. Joseph Health Center during the week and at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center on the weekends. He also worked for nine years in a private orthopedic office. “I love surgery. It’s a unique environment,” he said. In 1999, Moomey decided to take his experiences outside of the country. He took a mission trip to Haiti, where he worked in the operating room. His mission trips have also led him to Honduras and the Dominican Republic, before he learned of Mercy Ships. “I like learning about the cultures and have the challenging experiences of working in a third world country,” Moomey said.
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weeks are more likely to die than are fullterm infants and at greater risk for cerebral palsy and developmental delays. They are more likely also to need oxygen following delivery and specialized attention in a neonatal intensive care unit. “It’s a double-edged sword, because yes, induced births are technically much safer than 40 years ago, but still there are too many risks,” said Robert W. Smith, M.D., market medical director for UnitedHealthcare of the Midwest. “Even with the best technology, it’s not an exact science. We at UnitedHealthcare encourage women to talk with their doctors – to know and understand what is happening with their babies and how an induction will affect them. “It’s imperative that doctors give honest answers to patients’ questions. We have to get the word out. Women should always ask their doctors, ‘How will you induce my labor, and will induction increase the chance of a need for C-section?’” Studies show that 34 percent of women who had elective induction of labor ultimately had a C-section, suffered greater blood loss and had an extended hospitalization. “Anything before 39 weeks is inappropriate, and it’s still dangerous whether it’s a first or second baby,” said Dr. Octavio Chirino, chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of Obstetrical Services at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. “When a woman has a first elective induction, she is more likely to have an unripe cervix, which will make labor longer and more difficult. It also increases the chances for a Caesarian section, which may lead to more complications. “At three weeks early, it’s a real problem unless medically needed. And as for multiple births, the best timing is 37-and-a-half to 38-and-a-half weeks.”
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A place for kids to ‘hang’ By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Andrew Heller says he’s been on wheels since he was 3, and has been rolling, jumping, spinning, doing flatland stunts and other amazing things ever since. Heller, 22, of Dardenne Prairie, an avid skateboarder, learned long ago that making the right moves on a half-pipe is not just fun, it’s a pure self-expression. Look just beyond the St. Charles County Youth Activity Park in a strip mall across from the Town Square Theater and you may see a well-worn path to a little shop where food is sold almost at cost and colorful custom-designed skateboards – 100 strong — hang on a wall like works of art. And there’s Heller — enjoying his latest form of self-expression. Heller’s Live Hard Skate Shop, which opened about a year ago, is not a homogenized hamburger joint or a stuffy sport supply store. It is Heller’s dream meshed with reality, that materialized after spending more than a decade living the culture of a skateboarder. “The Live Hard name and philosophy comes from the determination to get back up and stick to that trick regardless of how many times you’ve slammed,” Heller said. “This determination lives in my heart, and
certainly at the heart of every ardent skateboarder.” Andrew has always wanted to open a skate shop of his own said his father, Steve Heller, who along with Christopher Goo decided to buck up and back Andrew in fulfilling his dream. “I was flying back from a trip one day and at the time, Andrew was thinking of selling his own skateboards,” Steve Heller said. “I thought opening a skate shop was an advantage for Andrew, and could also be a great place for kids to hang out when they need a break from the skate park.” Skateboarders are lured to the kid-friendly shop where slouching on the lush leather sofa rules and wolfing pizza or chips is the order of the day. Formica high-top tables and spin-around stools accommodate the “guests,” skateboarding videos are free to play and non-stop professional skateboarding videos flash across a television screen in a hip, graffiti-filled gallery with works by local skateboarding artists. Andrew, a former art and photography student, designs his own skateboards, T-shirts and decals, and he knows the workings of the four-wheeled boards better than most anybody. “As a skateboarder, you can express
Skateboarder dream morphs into reality yourself anyway you want,” Andrew Heller said. “Most skateboarders are very creative, so I wanted to tap into that, too.” Jamie Reidelberger, 35, a former skateboarder, displays a prominent piece filled with colors and images that excite the imagination. Creativity abounds in the work, some of which is reflected on the shirts and skateboards sold in the store. Artist Eric Carlisle, 23, is showing his abstract works filled with colors of the deep blue sea. Most of the artists featured have never been in a gallery, Heller said. They have never been able to display their works, except maybe in school. “I also design graphics and offer our own artistic designs on our skateboards,” Heller said. “It all started with the boards. I was studying art and photography, and I had the ideas and just followed through.” Live Hard Skate Shop, at 7827 Hwy. N., Suite 201 in Dardenne Prairie, is an unusual offering for kids of all ages, although Heller says his demographics are the 12- to 16-year-olds. “The kids are being supervised by park employees at the skate park, and they can come here to cool off, relax and hang out,” Heller said. “We want everyone to feel welcome, and in the shop, we’re keeping
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St. Peters Hospital sleep and breathing lab receives accreditation Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital sleep and breathing lab received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) in May. “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Patrick Strollo, AASM president. “The sleep and breathing lab is a significant resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders.” To receive a five-year accreditation, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. Judy Wolf, manager of therapy services, clinical laboratory and the sleep and breathing lab said the depart-
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By Amy Armour O’Fallon teen Nick Simon earned second place in the high school category for his original composition “Serene” in the sixth annual COMP (Creating Original Music Project) contest held in March. The contest, co-sponsored by the University of Missouri School of Music and the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation, is geared to encourage elementary, middle and high school students in Missouri to write original musical works, and have that music performed. More than 100 students entered compositions, with first, second and thirdplace winners named in eight different categories. “I am pleased that the number of student composers applying for this competition is increasing every year,” said Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield of the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation. “This year’s winners came from18 cities across Missouri, covering public, private and home-schooled students. It is hard to describe the joy in hearing original music performed live, and watching the response of the young composers not only to their own music, but the other composers’ music.” Simon attends the Providence Fine
Arts Center in St. Louis, a school of arts designed for home-schooled students. He participates in a small chamber ensemble, sings in the school’s choir and performs in the orchestra. He also has his own band, “Prophet” which plays Christian music. Simon — who has been composing since he was 9 years old — describes his winning composition “Serene” as a modern/classical piece, using the piano and violin. He was inspired to create the piece when he visited the St. Louis City Museum. “There’s an old broken-down piano on the top indoor floor of the City Museum. It was surprisingly in tune, and I sat down to play,” Simon said. “The first few chords I played, I thought to myself I really like that.” He went home and composed the rest of the piece. His efforts earned him second place in the high school “other” category in the competition, a cash prize and a scholarship to attend Mizzou’s high school summer music composition camp this summer. All of the winning works — including Simon’s — were performed at the COMP .
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Hundreds of volunteers turnout to feed the hungry By Amy Armour Hundreds of volunteers donated a few hours last month to help feed thousands of starving children around the world. Church of the Shepherd in St. Charles hosted the “Feed My Starving Children” Community Service event on May 13 and May 14. Volunteers packed more than 125,000 meals over two days to send to starving children around the world.
“Church of the Shepherd’s…celebration room will transform into a place that will put into action the church’s desire to find and offer hope to children and families who would otherwise go without necessary food and nutrients,” said Kate Manfull, member of Church of the Shepherd. The church has partnered with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a Christian nonprofit organization headquartered in
Free O’Fallon Jammin’ concerts in Civic Park O’Fallon Jammin’ Outdoor Concerts in Civic Park will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., June through August. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating around the bandstand, and listen or dance to top regional bands performing different music at each concert. Genres include rock ‘n roll, country, rhythm and blues, Motown, funk, disco, oldies, pops, swing, big band, jazz, patriotic music, and movie and Broadway show tunes.
Admission and parking are free, and concessions will be available at nominal prices. Concerts include free kids’ activities, and an ADA-accessible playground and path is near the bandstand. Coolers are permitted, but they are subject to search by police officers, park rangers and Parks Department personnel. No glass containers are allowed in the park. Jammin’ is sponsored by the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department, with support from local businesses.
Minnesota dedicated to feeding starving children around the world. FMSC has formulated a nutritional food mixture consisting of rice, soy nuts, vitamins, minerals and dehydrated vegetables. The mixture — called MannaPack Rice — is safe and easy to transport, only takes boiling water for the meal to be complete, and costs only 19 cents. The community event took 640 volunteers who donated two hours of their
time on either Friday, May 13, or Saturday May 14. Morton Todd, a member of Church of the Shepherd, said the church hosted its first Feed My Starving Children mobile pack event in November 2010. The 500 volunteers packed more than 140,000 meals. Church of the Shepherd used proceeds from its annual Lenten Fish Fries and a special Easter offering to financially support the weekend effort.
The following is a listing of upcoming shows: June 14 Borderline (Country music) June 21 Mirage (Everything from Lady Gag Ga to Glenn Miller) June 28 O’Fallon Jazz Band, and the O’Fallon Community Concert Band (Patriotic music) July 5 No concert July 12 Stone In Love (Tribute to Journey) July 19 Rough Grooves Blues Band (Blues) July 26 The Younger Brothers (Oldies) Aug. 2 O’Fallon Jazz Band and The O’Fallon Community Concert Band (Jazz, big band, pops, movie and show tunes, marches) Aug. 9 Laytham & Holmes Duo (Blues, funk, Motown, soul) Aug. 16 Fanfare Aug. 23 Trixie Delight (Rock ‘n roll)
For more information, call 379-5614, or e-mail mseymour@ofallon.mo.us. Also, check the city of O’Fallon Web site for concert updates at www.ofallon.mo.us/ Jammin.
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New Old Towne Picnic set for June 17-18 The tradition of the Old Towne Picnic in St. Peters is returning this year - but with a new name. “The New Old Town Picnic” will be held June 17 and June 18 at Olde Town Park and Lone Wolff Park. Parking will be at Mid Rivers Mall, with shuttles taking visitors to and from the parks. Picnic hours are 5 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., June 17, and 11 a.m. until 11:30 p.m., June 18. The picnic will include rides, game booths, food, crafts and a beer garden. At 7 p.m., Fri. June 17, an ITPA sanc-
tioned Tractor Pull will take place. Tickets for the pull are $10, with children 12 and under admitted free. An Antique Tractor Pull will take place at 1 p.m., Sat. June 18. On Saturday afternoon there will be a Battle of the Band and The Show Me Morgan Horse Club Demonstration. Headlining the musical entertainment for both Friday and Saturday nights will be The Stacey Collins Band. For more information and updates, visit www.thenewoldtownpicnic.com
Explore moonlight bike rides through St. Charles County trails Join park staff and experienced guides on a moonlight bike ride through some of St. Charles County’s most scenic park trails. Open to cyclists of all ages and skill levels, these relaxing bike rides through woods and prairies take place after the sun goes down beginning in June. “Through numerous volunteer and staff efforts, the St. Charles County Parks Department has carved out 40 miles of some of the most unique paved and natural-surface trails for biking enthusiasts to enjoy,” says Bettie Yahn-Kramer. Moonlight Bike Rides will be offered: At Indian Camp Creek Park on June 17 from 9 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. and Oct. 14 from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. The rides will traverse Indian Camp Creek Park’s mix of flat contour as well as a few steep hills to ascend. Located on Dietrich Road 7 miles north of the I-70 and Hwy. 40/61 interchange, the park features more than 10 miles of single-track trail. At Quail Ridge Park on July 15 from 9 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Quail Ridge Park trails combine open, flat areas with steep, wooded hillsides. Located near the intersection of Hwy. 40 and I-70 off Prospect Road, the park features 4 miles of naturalsurface terrain and 3 miles of paved surface trail. At Broemmelsiek Park on Aug. 13 from 8:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Broemmelsiek Park’s trails meander over gentle inclines and rolling hills through wooded areas and
open plains. Located approximately 4 miles southwest of the Hwy. 40 and Hwy. DD (WingHaven Boulevard) interchange on Schwede Road, the park features more than 7 miles of natural-surface trail. At Matson Hill Park on Sept. 9 from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Matson Hill Park features more than 5 miles of rugged, naturalsurface trail – following the contours of the land, crossing creek beds, and passing many natural landmarks. Located off Matson Hill Road, 1 mile northwest of Matson’s Katy Trail Parking lot along Hwy. 94. At the Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife Area (Bangert Island) on Dec. 10 from 5p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Bangert Island’s trails loop through primarily flat terrain along single-track trails of sand and dirt. Located in St. Charles near the intersection of South River Road and Old South River Road, the park features more than 4 miles of natural-surface trail. To participate in these free trail ride opportunities, register by visiting www. stccparks.org or contact the Parks Department at 949-7535. Participants must also provide their own equipment and wear bike-safety helmets. Lights are required on all bikes. For added comfort, guests may also want to bring water, bug spray, and clothes appropriate for the weather. If unfavorable trail conditions exist, contact the St. Charles County Parks Closure/ Cancellation Hotline at 949-7475 before heading out.
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Two new businesses lured to Cottleville by financial incentives By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Just a few months into the program, the city of Cottleville is already reaping the benefits of a decision to waive city fees for new businesses. City Administrator Scott Lewis said the city will welcome two new businesses, Exit 6 Brewery and the Tinder Box, both slated for construction in the city in the near future. To draw new business to the city, Cottleville officials decided earlier this year to waive fees for building permits, business licenses, liquor licenses and other incidental fees for businesses who decide to locate in the city. Joe Aiello, owner of The Tinder Box, a business that sells tobacco, smoking accessories and gift items will relocate from the Dierberg’s Plaza on Mid Rivers Drive in St. Peters to Hwy. N and Motherhead Road, on land adjacent to the Cottleville Fire Station. “I’m in a strip center right now, but we’re going to build a free-standing store on the vacant piece of land near the fire house,” Aiello said. “With the move, we’ll be adding a full liquor license and three courts for bocce ball. “It’s like bowling on grass; the Italian’s perfected it,” Aiello said. “They play it down on The Hill, and I built one in my backyard. I think it will be different and enjoyable.” A 30-by-30-foot patio with an overhang is planned, with a smoking lounge inside, Aiello said. “I think it will not only extend my business, but will bring more people to the city,” Aiello said. “We can smoke outside, enjoy the outdoors and we’ll have bocce leagues and tournaments. It’s a few months away, but we’re on the move.” Aiello said his Tinder Box store located at 6227 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Dierberg’s Plaza has been there 14 years. “The location meant a lot, but the waiving of fees was also attractive,” Aiello said. “Hopefully I’ll get all my bids in by the end of the week, so we’re thinking about being up and running in four months. I’m hoping to open in September, providing the financing goes quickly. I’m confident we’ll go full steam ahead.” Jeff Britton will open Exit 6 Pub and Brewery, a craft beer bar with 50 different beers available, including 20 on tap and five made in-house. Exit 6 is expected to open in July in a small strip mall at 5055 Hwy. N. in Cottleville Corners strip mall. The bar will be about 2,900 square feet and will seat 70 people. “Plans are to serve food, but people will
be invited to bring in their own food as well,” Britton said. Britton has been a home brewer for about 15 years, and says now he has several triedand-true recipes dialed in and ready to go. “Vanilla crème, American Amber and American Pale Ale will be staples, another will be a seasonal and another a surprise – whatever we feel like making at the time,” Britton said. City Administrator Scott Lewis approached Britton about locating in Cottleville after Britton ran into stumbling blocks planning for a St. Peters location. He said St. Peters wouldn’t allow the business because a couple of citizens didn’t like the idea of a brewery in their neighborhood. “Scott Lewis contacted me and said they’d be glad to have me in their city,” Britton said. “It’s a growing community that seems to be cutting edge. I really like that about them, and Hwy. N should be good for business. I like the progressive feel that Cottleville offers. You can tell they’re really trying to do what’s best for the city, and I like that a lot.” The incentives were appealing as well, he said, noting that it saved thousands of dollars. “That’s hard to pass up when they’re offering those kinds of savings,” Britton said. “When you’re a new business owner every dime counts. I don’t know how you can walk away from that.” The city’s fee exemption policy applies to new construction of business locations and businesses relocating to the city in existing retail locations. Mayor Don Yarber said City Administrator/Police Chief Scott Lewis put together the plan with an overall cap of $25,000. The board would have to vote on extending the amount if the cap is reached. “It’s just trying to get some interest in our city,” Yarber said. “We haven’t said how long we’ll do it, but we’re just trying to promote growth and revenue-bearing properties—things that will bring money into our city.” Qualifying businesses are exempt from the cost of site development inspections, plan reviews, conditional use permits and various construction permits. Yarber said the reduction in costs may be that little bit extra to bring in a new business that was considering various locations. He said luring businesses with incentives would benefit everyone, including existing businesses.” He said the incentives will not cut into the city’s finances. “We’re not losing anything if we don’t have it in the first place,” Yarber said.
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Lance Berkman kickstarts Cardinals’ season By BRIAN MCDOWELL
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Even though he is the surprise breakout star for this year’s St. Louis Cardinals squad, Texas native Lance Berkman admitted that he expected to spend his entire career with the Houston Astros. Berkman played with the National League Central team for more than 10 years and was selected for the All-Star Game five times. He helped the Astros make it to the 2005 World Series, where they were swept by the Chicago White Sox. Baseball fans in Houston affectionately bestowed upon him the name “The Big Puma.” While with the Astros, Berkman of course played the Cardinals multiple times, spent a lot of time in St. Louis and developed a lot of respect for Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa and the team. “Every year of Tony’s tenure, this team’s been competitive,” Berkman said. “That is amazing.” In 2010, Berkman struggled with a knee injury, and the Astros decided to trade him to the New York Yankees for two minor leaguers. “I could have rejected the trade,” Berkman said. “I had that power, but I accepted it. If they were trying to trade me, why wouldn’t I? You know, what the heck? So, I guess you could say it was a mutual thing.” Berkman finished out the season with the Yankees, hitting a key home run in their playoff series against the Minnesota Twins but otherwise struggled at the plate. The Yankees opted not to renew his contract, and Berkman in early 2011 signed with the Cardinals as a free agent. “I used the off-season to work out and get strong again,” Berkman said. “Obviously, that’s made a difference.” At the time when the team signed Berkman, LaRussa expressed his high expectations. “He has matched those expectations,” LaRussa said. Indeed. At presstime, Berkman had the highest batting average among the Cardinals’ regular starters, and he led the team in home runs this season. “People think I’m crazy when I say this, but I don’t like high highs or low lows,” Berkman said. “I like the transition period, the trying to make things better. So, this season, I started off with a hot streak. Now I’m on a little bit of a cold streak. But I am going to try to get back. That is what I like to do. “ Standing in the hallway of the Cardinals clubhouse before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in which he would go on to hit a game winning single
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“It feels like a natural transition,” he said. “I’ve been playing them so long, I’m familiar with the players and Tony and the organization.” He is trying to stay realistic about the Cardinals’ chances to compete this year. “We’re not a perfect team, but we don’t play in a perfect division,” Berkman said. “That’s what makes seasons here interesting.” He said he is enjoying his stay in St. Louis and his time as a St. Louis Cardinal. However, Berkman said he does not have the expectation that he will remain on the team for the rest of his playing career. “I’d like to be here,” Berkman said. “I really like it here. Unfortunately, it’s an unpredictable business.” When asked if at this point in his career there were any pitchers who intimidate him, Berkman answered, “I don’t feel intimidated by any pitchers. There are guys where I have to fight to get a hit – Cliff Lee, Josh Jonhson from the Marlins. There are guys that have deserved their reputation. I’ll put it that way.” Berkman said he no longer watches entire baseball games on TV for the fun of it. “I like watching good hitters hit,” Berkman said. “If I can catch a game when a good hitter’s at the plate, I’ll stop and watch what he does.” He offered up an interesting idea for
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increasing the popularity of Major League Baseball. “I think they should shorten the season,” Berkman said. “I’d cut it down to 120 games. That would make the playoffs the marquee event they should be. Now, with the World Series being played in the fall, it doesn’t get as much attention as it should. Everyone’s focused on college football and pro football. The World Series should
never be overshadowed by anything. It should happen at the end of the summer.” Berkman said that when he retires, he wants to be the coach of the University of Texas baseball team. But before that day comes, he wants to accomplish one more goal as a player. “My goal is to win a World Series,” Berkman said. “That is what keeps me going.”
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Augusta Community Volunteer Fire Department (ACVFD) of St. Charles County received an Operation Round Up grant of $1,337.90 from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust for the purchase of two Mustang Ice Commander Rescue Suits. “The cold water rescue suit is a vital part of a fire and rescue department’s personal protection equipment,” said ACVFD Chief Bob Struckhoff. “We were able to purchase two cold water rescue suits for the price of one due to the time period of the spring sale.” Operation Round Up has provided several grants to the ACVFD since 2003 for safety equipment. “The Mustang Ice Commander Rescue Suits will be used by our volunteer firemen responding to cold water related incidents in St. Charles County. The suits will be assigned to our rescue pumper trucks located at our Augusta and Defiance fire stations” said Captain/Training Officer John Freeman. “Our fire district covers 68 square miles that is bordered by the Missouri River and has numerous streams, lakes and other bodies of water that can pose a danger to the public,” Struckhoff said. “It’s imperative that we have this specialized equip-
ment.” The suits are modular and completely waterproof. The rescuers are protected from the harsh elements by the suit’s water tight hood, integrated gloves, and attached boots. The suits are insulated and contain a flotation and buoyancy liner that will allow the rescuers to immerse themselves for extended periods of time in icy cold water and maintain mental and physical capabilities during a rescue. “Cold water rescues are extremely difficult and pose a high-hazard response for rescuers,” said Assistant Chief Paul Hopen. “A majority of the cold water rescues take place in the winter as individuals fall through or slip off the ice.” The ACVFD conducts ice rescue training each winter to ensure their volunteer firemen are qualified to use the specific rescue equipment, make a comprehensive analysis of the incident site and initiate and execute the rescue or recovery plan. The ACVFD was founded in 1904, and today is composed of 27 volunteer firemen who respond to emergency calls that cover southwest St. Charles County. Last year the ACVFD responded to 231 local incidents, and so far this year, have responded to 59 incidents. Under a Missouri state mutual
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aid agreement the ACVFD will provide statewide emergency relief in the case of a large-scale disaster. Cuivre River funds are made available through Operation Round Up and administered by the seven-member volunteer Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board.
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JOPLIN, from page 11 giving them all the support you can,” Sanders said. “You try to make order out of chaos. The area was taxed beyond its capabilities. We just asked what they wanted, and did it. It’s very humbling. Families were looking for loved ones, and it affects you. But you walk away with a good sense that we did some good.” Sanders said there were ambulances from St. Louis and St. Charles County and numerous other communities, and it all amounts to a joint effort. “We’re all there for the same reasons. You helped some people in the worst day they’ll ever have in their lives.” Sanders said. “We’d go again if they call us.” Sanders team also included two structural engineers, two doctors, paramedics, canine search and rescue teams. Everyone is cross-trained in rescue no matter what their specialty, Sanders said. “The doctors are there to support us, but certainly take care of affected people as we pull them out,” Sanders said. “The doctors stick close to the team, because if we get hurt, we can’t help.”
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JOPLIN, from page 39 He says he has never seen such devastation. As they searched some areas, people didn’t want to leave their homes. “Unfortunately, we didn’t find anybody alive,” Brett Hammann said. “That would be the ultimate reward, but I just enjoy doing the small part I can. That’s why I got into the fire service. There is reward in helping people. Overall, Missouri (rescuers) found six bodies.”
Miles of debris Brian Gettemeier of the Cottleville Fire District said he had never seen anything like it when he arrived in Joplin about 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the command center. “This was the third tornado scene I have responded to,” Gettemeier said. “You could add up all the others and it didn’t get near to what Joplin was.” Cottleville Fire Chief Rob Wiley said from Cottleville Gettemeier, Jamie Wansing and Kyle Brownlow with his dog, Cain, of the Region C Canine Search Team, are members of the St. Charles County team. Brownlow remained in Joplin after others had gone because of his dog’s special abilities. “They said we’d go out at first light, so we got about an hour of sleep in 24 hours, but we got up and hit the ground running. We searched cars, houses, commercial businesses, searching the structures for live victims or recovering fatalities still in the structure.” Gettemeier said the street department had streets cleared, but some houses were completely gone and other houses were a heap of debris. “We were doing rapid searches, looking for void spots sending a guy in to poke and prod or see or smell anything,” Gettemeier
said. “We would remove larger debris to see if there was anybody there. This was Tuesday, just 35 hours after the tornado. We were yelling and calling out so that someone in a void would call back.” Gettemeier said his group went to one house and found the victim’s nephew in the yard. “He asked us to help him find his aunt, and believed she was still in her house,” Gettemeier said. “We spent about two hours at the house sifting through every debris pile. There were three people in the house when it hit. Two were carried out of the house by the 250 mile per hour winds and survived. The bathroom walls were standing and maybe a couple in the kitchen, but most of the house was gone, Gettemeier said. “We eventually found her in the hall buried under the debris,” Gettemeier said. “It’s the widest spread devastation I’ve seen, but honestly, it wasn’t the emotional toll I expected it to be. I think I’ve had harder emotional tolls here with accidents. The people were so grateful, the people were caring and thanked us for coming down and finding their neighbors. They’d say ‘thank you so much for helping me out.’ Even the nephew thanked us for helping him search. He acted like we were going out of our way to help him, but that’s what we were there for.” O’Fallon Fire Chief Michael Ballmann said Dennis Scherer, a retired Fire District’s board member works in D-Mort, the mortician team. Linda Love, the Fire District’s former financial officer is also working with the D-Mort team. Sanders said although the St. Charles County teams have returned home, additional teams remain, searching primarily with dogs trained to locate the dead. According to other news reports, all Joplin residents have been accounted for.
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ART & ENTERTAINMENT Music on Main will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wed., June 15, at North Main Street in St. Charles. • • • Saint Louis Crisis Nursery will host its fifth annual Wine and Martini Soiree from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., June 16, at Quintessential Dining & Nightlife located at 149 N. Main St. in St. Charles. Tickets are $25 each. The event features signature martinis and wine tastings complemented by hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment and door prizes. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services provided by the Crisis Nursery. For information, contact Bonnie Define at 940-0748 or bonnie@ crisisnurserykids.org. • • • “Contemporary Narrative” will be on exhibit from June 17 to July 29, at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center in St. Charles. The opening reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri., June 17. There will be free food and drink. The artist studios on the second level of the Foundry will also be open to the public. Admission is free. For more information, call 2550270 or visit foundryartcentre.org.
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Vista Grande offers Mexican food and beyond By SUZANNE CORBETT If having trouble choosing whether to pick Mexican food or Italian pizza for dinner, consider Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant, the home of Bino’s Pizzeria. Vista Grande added pizza to the menu mix when Brain Bino, who operated Bino’s Pizzeria, joined the Vista Grande team. “Pizzas have been working out really well and have been a good addition,” Jim Schell, Vista Grande owner and general manager, said. “It gives another option, especially for the kids who don’t like tacos.” He said adding pizza to his Mexican menu has proved to be a winning strategy. “Kids love pizza, and the adults can have their Mexican dinners,” Schell said. Adding pizza to the menu is the latest expansion to Vista Grande’s non-Mexican items, designed to appeal to those who are not Mexican food fans. “We have a lot of Mexican items, but we’re more than just a Mexican restaurant,” Schell said. “Besides Bino’s pizza, we have American favorites like steak and burg-
Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant & Bar Home of Bino’s Pizza 3300 Mid Rivers Mall Drive • St. Peters 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sun. www.vistagrandmexicanrestaurant.com
ers. We also have off-the-menu specials, like tequila burgers and baby back ribs.” Specials vary and can change daily. According to Schell, customers know to look for the Vista Grande specials that are posted on the roadside marquee. While there is plenty of variety, the menu focus remains Mexican. Vista Grande’s menu mirrors its Lake of the Ozarks location, which opened in the early 1980s. As for the recipes, they came from Schell’s uncle, Tom, who opened the first Vista Grande in the 1970s in Jackson Hole, Wyo. “Many of the recipes we use were originally from Uncle Tom, who got his recipes from California,” said Schell, noting the difference in the California-Mexican style of cooking. “Uncle Tom’s recipes were a little spicier than Vista Grande owner Jim Schell (left) with staff member Brian Nortrup. what most Midwesterners like, so we toned them down a little.” meat. The popular chimichanga also is available in four One of the original recipes that have been on the menu varieties, such as the seafood chimi, stuffed with sautéed since opening is Acapulco Chicken, which places seasoned shrimp, scallops and Monterey Jack Cheese. fajita chicken on a bed of rice and topped with spinach, “You’ve got to make them fresh,” Schell said. “We don’t jalapenos and queso sauce. make a chimi until it’s ordered. Then it’s stuffed, wrapped Burrito fans will appreciate the Lamot, a large chicken up and fried crisp.” burrito stuffed with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, Chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas and all the traditional tomato and onion, covered with both red and green salsa Mexican favorites are on the menu, along with refried and garnished with Jack cheese and tampiquena salsa. beans and rice. Also, do not forget the famous Vista Classic enchiladas are rolled and served with the choice Grande margaritas – perfect to sip while savoring salsa of ground or shredded beef, chicken, spinach or real crab- and chips or Bino’s pizza.
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