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Random thoughts on the passing scene: All sorts of “global warming” advocates have all sorts of ideas for cooling the planet. I would be happy if they would just cool the rhetoric. A newspaper headline said: “U.S. Growing Impatient with Iran.” Boy, won’t that scare them to death? If they keep going, and make enough nuclear bombs to blast us to smithereens, we will go to the United Nations and get a resolution passed, condemning their actions – or, if the U.N. won’t go that far, deploring their lack of cooperation. Contrary to what has been widely believed, scholars say that Neanderthals had bigger brains than we have. Why did they become extinct then? Maybe they got too smart for their own good. When someone in New York says, “Excuse me, sir,” you know that you are really old. Umpire Jim Joyce, who publicly admitted that his wrong call cost pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game, and Galarraga himself both exhibited grace in the way they reacted to the situation. How long has it been since anyone has done anything that called for the word “grace”? When you consider what an enormous windfall gain it is to be born in America, it is painful to hear some people complain bitterly that someone else got a bigger windfall gain than they did. After North Korea torpedoed a South Korean ship, killing 46 sailors, was there even one-tenth the outrage that is ringing out loudly around the world because of nine deaths that resulted from Israeli commandoes intercepting a ship heading for the Gaza strip? In political rhetoric, “comprehensive immigration reform” means amnesty up front and promises of border control later – promises that have not been kept in the past and are unlikely to be kept in the future. Anyone who is serious, as distinguished from political, knows that you have to control your own borders before you can even have an immigration policy that means anything in practice. Even though some people say we are living in a “knowledge economy,” we are living in a political atmosphere in which ignorance has more power than ever. Washington politicians who have never run any

business are telling all kinds of businesses – from automobile companies and banks to hospitals and insurance companies – how they have to run their businesses. This is the golden age of ignorance in power. Electrical cords seem to be very sociable. Whenever there are two that are near each other, they almost always seem to get intertwined. It is one of the signs of our times when people in the media ask how some of our home-grown terrorists could “turn against their own country.” This was never their country – and giving them citizenship papers will never make them or anybody else a real citizen, in the sense of someone loyal to this country. Even experienced politicians would have a hard time coming up with a more grossly misleading phrase than “the Middle East peace process.” We cannot recapture the past, but sometimes it can recapture us – if we are not careful. Just as the American left has adopted blacks as mascots, so the international left has adopted Palestinians as mascots. In both cases, the actual well-being of the mascots is not the point. Mascots exist to be symbols for others. In all the years when the Arab states controlled the area that Israel took over after the 1967 war, nobody cared what happened to the Palestinians, much less offered them a homeland. Whether Barack Obama is simply incompetent as President or has some hidden agenda to undermine this country, at home and abroad, he has nearly everything he needs to ruin America, including a fool for a Vice President. We have now reached the truly dangerous point where we cannot even be warned about the lethal, fanatical and suicidal hatred of our Islamic extremist enemies in our midst, because to do so would be politically incorrect here and, in some European countries, would be a violation of laws against inciting hostility to groups.

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To the Editor: For the benefit of residents of O’Fallon and the O’Fallon Community say “no” to Centene Corporation’s greed and constructing a $24 million building on taxpayer bonds and income, then giving Centene 100-percent sales tax exceptions in addition to 50-percent property and personal tax reductions on the backs of students of the Francis Howell School District, fire services of the Cottleville Fire Protection District and affecting the income of 10 other governmental entities. Why should the city be liable for 100 percent of these bonds and give millions in tax reductions/ sales tax exemptions with no true economic benefit? The Centene Corporation, paying income tax to the state of Delaware and is constructing a 21-story high-rise in the city of Clayton. Centene had revenues in 2009 of $4.1 billion. Annual profits for 2009 of $100 million paying out record dividends to stock holders and executive salaries. In the first quarter of 2010, Centene brought in $24 million in profits. Centene wants O’Fallon to build a 10,000-square-foot “back-up secondary data recovery center” on prime real estate in Progress Point on Waterbury near Weldon Spring Drive. Centene proposes to start with only six employees and maybe in five years have a staff of six to eight. If Centene wants so badly to move to O’Fallon, then Centene can pay 100 percent of real estate and personal property taxes, pay for its own building construction and pay all applicable state/city sales taxes. With $4.1 billion and record profits it can afford to pay 100 percent of the taxes itself and own its building in an open market. Wake-up City Council and stop listening to staff members. Have the guts to say “no.” There is no benefit of true economic development and creation of hundreds of jobs. Vote “no” City Council members as this deal stinks of greed and brings no benefit to the community. Centene is not giving back to the community but only taking from our resources. Residents get involved and stop corporate greed and unfair tax breaks. E-mail your council member, visit ofallon.mo.us or call the city clerk at 379-5555 and leave your comments. The vote of the City Council will take place at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 24, at 100 North Main Street. A.C. Dienoff O’ Fallon

To the Editor: The criteria over health care has deteriorated to the depths of Adolph Hitler. In the wake of his socialist government, it brought death to millions; 3,250,000 of his own. The German people were brainwashed by a madman, who was a liar, a conniving con artist and a slick talker. They paid the ultimate price for socialism. Freedom must come first, whatever it costs, even for the people who want to give it up. Richard Barry

Immigration and discrimination To the Editor: The recently passed Arizona law requires that law enforcement officials ask for residency or citizenship status in the event that they are questioning someone for a violation of some ordinance or statute, and then become suspicious that the individual might be an illegal alien. Although this law just reinforces the existing federal law, it has created much publicity and protest across the country as well as outside the United States. The protest revolves around a claim that the law is racist and discriminatory toward Hispanics. But no facts are presented that have anything to do with race or ethnicity, and the law mentions neither. The noise has even been joined by Barack Obama, who said, “The law has the potential of being applied in a discriminatory way.” He ignores that every law ever written by any government has the potential of being applied in a discriminatory way. For example, we do not see anyone get excited about laws prohibiting violent crimes because certain people may look mean and appear to others to have a potential of being violent. How is this different? Due to the proximity to Mexico and South America, the overwhelming majority of the violators are Hispanic; however, the law is the same whether they are Hispanic or otherwise. The only discrimination that this law makes is whether you are in the United States legally or illegally. It is becoming tiresome listening to people claim racism or discrimination due to their own failures, lack of initiative and desire to blame others when misfortune strikes. It is time for people to take personal responsibility, get off their derrieres and stop looking for others to make life comfortable for them. Dan Amsden

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Warehouse accident A furniture store employee died on Tuesday, June 15 after being crushed by falling sofa. Kelly McDaniel, 23, was retrieving a piece of furniture for a customer in the Rothman Furniture warehouse on East Terra Lane, when a sofa fell on him. After a manager found McDaniel, CPR was attempted. The O’Fallon man died from the injuries a short time later. OSHA is investigating the incident.

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Crash kills motorcyclist A Washington, Mo., man died from injuries on June 9 after his motorcycle was rear-ended on eastbound Hwy. 94 in St. Peters two days earlier. John Poffinbarger, 65, was rear-ended by a 2011 Toyota Camry. Police said the driver of the car failed to slow down as the light turned green at Kisker Road and Hwy. 94. Poffinbarger was thrown from his 2010 Triumph motorcycle and air-lifted to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. “Accident reconstructionists are currently investigating the accident and the final report - which (will state) the probable cause of the accident - will not be finished for at least a few weeks,” said Officer Melissa Doss. At MRN press time no arrests or citations have been issued.

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St. Peters is on the hunt for the best dessert of the century. Residents are encouraged to pull out the sugar and flour and their best sweet dessert recipe for the St. Peters Dessert Throw Down Contest. “We’re hoping for at least a few dozen entries. When we solicited recipes for our Celebrating St. Peters Cooking cookbook we received hundreds of recipes including more than 150 dessert and cookie recipes; we know St. Peters area cooks have some great recipes,” said Lisa Bedian, spokesperson for the city of St. Peters. “The three judges are going to have a tough, but tasty job. The winners earn great prizes and bragging rights for the best dessert in a 100 years—after all, it’s our Centennial CelBuckle up ebration. We’ve also had some requests for An enforcement effort earlier this month a “sugar free” dessert category and we’re by the St. Peters Police department resulted adding that into the competition.” in 172 traffic citations. The police departThe contest will be held at St. Peters’ ment participated in the national Click It Centennial Celebration on June 26. Bring or Ticket mobilization conducted May 24 the dessert to the judging table by 3 p.m. through June 6. and a special panel of judges will deter“Safety belts are your single best defense mine which one is the best. Winners will in a crash,” said Police Chief Tom Bishop. be announced at 4:30 p.m. “Law enforcement will continue to encourFor more information on the Centennial age drivers to make a simple, smart choice Celebration or a complete set of rules for to buckle up and Arrive Alive.” the Dessert Throw Down, visit stpetersmo. The police department issued 25 safety net. belt citations, two child restraint citations, 36 stop sign citations and 23 other traffic St. Charles violations. The department also caught 86 Military care packages speeding drivers. SSM St. Joseph Health Center staff and volunteers put together several dozen care Recycled glasses help needy packages to send to soldiers in Iraq and Don’t throw away those old eyeglasses— Afghanistan earlier this month and students

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Residents are encouraged to stock up on bug spray this summer. “Every decade or so, we experience what might be called a ‘perfect storm’ for mosquitoes,” said Barry McCauley, vector control coordinator for St. Charles County. “When abundant rain, warm weather, and a large number of surviving eggs laid in the fall combine, we get swarms of mosquitoes. The good news is, the mosquitoes emerging right now are not usually the kind that cause disease in humans, but they can still 10 year anniversary make your time outdoors miserable.” The public is invited to spend “An AfterMcCauley said residents can protect noon in the Park” from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on themselves by using an insect repellent. July 25, to celebrate the 10th anniversary Consumers should look for a product that of Quail Ridge Park. contains DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil “The 10th anniversary celebration rec- of lemon eucalyptus. Products containing ognizes the contributions of individuals these active ingredients provide reasonand area businesses in helping to make the ably long lasting protection, according to St. Charles County Parks Department such the Centers for Disease Control and Prea tremendous success in just a short time,” vention (CDC). The repellent should be said Bettie Yahn-Kramer, parks director. applied according to package instructions. To help eliminate breeding grounds for “We’re proud of the results we’ve achieved over our first 10 years and appreciate the mosquitoes, residents can: eliminate standcontinued support we’ve received from the ing water, flatten cans and containers or community. To all who have contributed puncture holes in the bottom; completely in the past and for those who plan to join seal cesspools and screen all vents; clean us as we grow upon this base in the future clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs — please know that you’ll forever be a part so no water stays; dispose of anything that of our legacy.” holds water, and cover all standing recepSince opening Quail Ridge Park as the tacles, such as rain barrels in rural areas, county’s first regional public park in July with netting 2000, the department has dedicated seven “Eliminating mosquito breeding areas additional recreation areas, preserved sites makes our control efforts more effective,” of historical and natural significance, and McCauley said. “We depend upon the provided countless hours of entertainment public to control backyard mosquitoes in for residents and visitors. their neighborhoods and alert us to larger problems.” Residents who are concerned about mosquito populations in their area can call 949St. Charles County 1800.

Crash kills passenger Police were called to a home in the 1700 block of Koch Road at 7:59 p.m. on June 11 after a car crashed into the mobile home’s deck and shed. Lt. Craig McGuire, with the Sheriff’s Department, said the accident was still under investigation. “It appears that the contributing factors to the crash were excessive speed and alcohol,” McGuire said. Police said a 2004 Nissan Titan 130, driven by Ronnie Langford, was travelling northbound on Koch Road when the car lost control. The car veered off of the road and struck a telephone pole before crashing into the deck and shed of a mobile home. The home and its two occupants were not injured.

Biker hit by trash truck A St. Charles County teenager was struck by a trash truck while riding his bike near Hwy. 94 earlier this month. Joshua Sabala,18, was riding his bike in the 300 block of Riverview Lane about 12:30 p.m. on June 7 and police said it appears he rode into the path of an Allied Waste trash truck. Lt. Craig McGuire, with the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, said the driver had “absolutely no time to react.” The boy was airlifted from the scene to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. The 35-year-old driver of the truck spoke to police at the scene. “At this point it doesn’t appear that charges will be filed,” McGuire said. Sabala was not wearing a bike helmet.

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Two Weldon Spring bars close after altercations with police “They come in and get permission to open, then say ‘Oh by the way we need a liquor license so our patrons can have a beer if they want,’” Licklider said. “Most liquor licenses require 50 percent of the revenue as food. If that doesn’t happen, it’s a matter of time the state closes it down.” Licklider said he took his wife to Maxwell’s one evening and “had a hankering for a steak.” “The waitress came back and said there were no steaks that night,” Licklider said. “So I looked at the menu and said, ‘how

about a jumbo hamburger?’ Then she came back and said all they had were wraps. They really weren’t equipped to sell food.” Weldon Spring City Administrator Michael Padella said the bank had foreclosed on the strip mall property and it was now under new management. “All I know is that he (Nero) had met with the sheriff, and ultimately business had declined,” Padella said. “When you don’t know all the facts, you can’t say exactly what happened. They had a lot of incidents with guns, and everybody was concerned

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By Jeannie Seibert While the governor’s office continues to make budget cuts in advance of signing appropriations bills, St. Charles County government has announced expense cutting measures of its own. During the June 14 County Council session, County Executive Steve Ehlmann attempted a wry joke, blaming the state’s April sales tax revenue shortfall on Director of Administration Chuck Gross’ absence. It turns out that it wasn’t Gross’ vacation that prompted a 16.68 percent sales tax collection shortfall. People simply spent less money in St. Charles County in the month of April. Late in the month prior, on March 23, President Barack Obama signed into law the Healthcare Reform Act. Additionally, the annual April 15 income tax filing deadline marks the last year of the so-called ‘Bush tax cuts’ as the temporary rate reductions in several categories sunset on Dec. 31 of this year. Coincidence or not, Ehlmann said the executive staff is hoping the April sales tax collections dip is just an “aberration.” While the executive staff had avoided making rosy revenue predictions in its budget projections, Gross said the lower collections were still 3.81 percent less than originally estimated. Going forward “we’re being cautiously optimistic,” Gross said. “But we’re very serious about watching expenses.” Ehlmann outlined a first phase of cuts, or cancellations in expenditures, to go into effect immediately: all staff travel plans

are cancelled; and, a limited hiring freeze has been implemented. Open public safety (e.g. law enforcement) positions are to be evaluated before seeking replacement personnel but all other job openings are to be left unfilled until the executive staff can see if the trend holds, Ehlmann told the council. Finance Director Bob Schnur said the May sales tax collection numbers would be reported in about two weeks and that would provide county leaders more substantive information on which to proceed. While hoping for the best, Schnur has to consider the worst case scenario. If the 3.81 percent below budget collections hold, “We’re looking at being down $1.2 million for the year.” Obviously, this possibility has occurred to Ehlmann as well. “If May (collections) are as bad as April’s, we may be back here to talk about some things we’re going to have to do” to further cut expenses,” Ehlmann said. In the meantime, mixed signals are on the horizon as state Budget Director Linda Luebbering announced in early June the 2010 fiscal year-to-date general revenue collections assessment. Across all categories of revenue and fee collections to the state, Luebbering reports a decline of 7.9 percent compared to fiscal 2009 from $6.82 billion last year to $6.28 billion this year. Comparing month-to-month figures, Luebbering posted net general revenue collections for May 2010 increased by 53.1 percent compared to those for May 2009, from $400.9 million to $613.8 million. While it will be in the first two or three business days in July before the courthouse gets the county’s share, it is looking as if the April decline may very well have been an aberration.

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From the Mayor You and your family are invited to attend St. Charles County’s largest Independence Day celebration, the O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th. To me, O’Fallon’s annual Heritage & Freedom Fest is the highlight of the summer – and admission is free! Relaxing with family and friends right here in our own community, listening to nationally-known musicians and popular regional bands in concert, enjoying festival food and beverages, and watching the kids’ faces as they compete for prizes on the midway, ride exciting carnival rides, meet the animals in the petting zoo, bounce on the giant inflatables in the free Kids’ Area, and much more. Family-friendly side shows are popular attractions at each Freedom Fest. This year, the Ultimate Air Dogs and Wet & Wild Water Show offer unique familyfriendly fun, and a great variety of free family options. The family’s pets get into the act, too, including a trained chicken. For me, the best part of the celebration is joining hundreds of families in cheering our inspiring parade through downtown O’Fallon. This year’s parade is Saturday, July 3rd! And don’t miss the great fireworks on the nights of July 3 and July 4. Please come on out to O’Fallon’s Ozzie Smith Sports Complex and join us in celebrating our freedom! See you at the festival! Bill Hennessy Mayor, City of O’Fallon

Parade - Saturday, July 3 at 9:30 a.m. Line the streets of O’Fallon to cheer on St. Charles County’s largest and most impressive Independence Day parade at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 3. This year’s theme is “Memories of America.” The 2-mile parade route starts at Third and Main streets, proceeds north on Main, turns east on Tom Ginnever Avenue and ends near the fairgrounds at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. Parade participants are eligible for various trophies and prizes for the best entries, which will be awarded on the Main Stage during the festival.

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Scholarships aplenty Twenty-five students from the Francis Howell School District were awarded with $1,500 scholarships administered by the Howell Foundation. Students were selected from each of the four high schools: Francis Howell High School, Francis Howell Central, Francis Howell North, and Francis Howell Union. Scholarship winners were selected on the basis of academic and good citizenship demonstrated over the course of the students’ high school career. The funds from the scholarship are used to aid in paying the cost of tuition or books. The Howell Foundation is a not-forprofit, tax-exempt organization that primarily raises money to provide college scholarships for graduates of the four Francis Howell School District high schools, provide teacher, school or project grants

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After 40 years, Francis Howell may do away with year-round school By Amy Armour The Francis Howell School District is considering a new calendar for the 201112 school year that, if approved, would change the way the district has operated for years. The FHSD implemented a four-cycle year-round schedule for elementary students in 1969 because of overcrowding. In 2003, the district was able to consolidate the cycles into just one. “Today, our elementary schools are on a single cycle and we have enough classroom space to accommodate our student body,” said Jennifer Gasper, spokesperson for FHSD. The school district has operated on a yearround schedule for the elementary school level with nine weeks in session and three weeks off since 1969. The summer break lasts six weeks. The FHSD convened a Calendar Task Force in November 2009 to explore calendar options that would move away from the year-round schedule. “The Task Force, consisting of parents, teachers, community members, Board of Education members, students, and districtand building-level administrators, was given the charge by the superintendent to explore calendar options for 2011-12 with primary consideration given to student achievement and fiscal responsibility,” Gasper said. The proposed calendar change would increase the school day by five minutes to allow for a longer summer break at the elementary level and would provide three breaks throughout the year. The changes would also move the majority of the snow days to the end of the year instead of taking days away from spring break, as well as make the calendar similar to other area schools. “The proposed calendar is a hybrid

option of a traditional and year-round calendar, with all schools attending school at the same time, revised number of student attendance days, and a slightly longer school day,” Gasper said. Gasper said the proposed calendar would save approximately $1 million in transportation costs — with $764,000 saved by consolidating schedules and $232,000 by consolidating instructional minutes. Lyndi Osborn, who has two children attending elementary school in the FHSD this July, said she’s in favor of the proposed calendar. “I think it will still give long enough breaks and it will be nice to have a longer summer break,” Osborn said. “I think the bottom line is how it will positively affect the financial position of the district though. It’s hard to overlook a million dollar savings that doesn’t affect student learning.” Gasper said the benefits of the proposed calendar include an earlier summer break for elementary students, a good compromise of current schedules, and a savings in transportation dollars. The new calendar will also put the elementary schools on the same schedule as the middle and high schools. At this time the calendar proposal has not been approved. “We are just completing the community and staff input phase. The Calendar Task Force will gather all the data and review it before taking a recommendation to the board,” Gasper said. So far, Gasper said the reaction from parents and teachers has been mixed. “We’re going to look at the feedback and see if there are any suggestions that we can work into the calendar,” Gasper said. Gasper anticipates the proposal going to the Board of Education for a first reading in August.

Weldon Spring to allow more time for objections of special financing By Amy Armour Residents will have more time to object to projects using certain types of financing in Weldon Spring. The Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an ordinance at its June 8 meeting that will extend the notification period for certain types of projects from a mere 24 hours to four days. Residents will have four days notice to speak up before the board votes on proposed community improvement districts (CID), tax increment financing districts

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By SARAH WILSON For many children, a highlight of summer is attending summer camp, but for kids who have asthma, there are extra health and safety issues to consider before heading out for fun in the great outdoors. According to the St. Louis Regional Asthma Consortium, a collaboration of agencies and individuals working to reduce asthma morbidity and improve the quality of life for those with asthma, for parents of a camper with asthma, preparing for camp requires more than simply letting the camp know of the child’s condition. Parents of a child with asthma should make a point of communicating their child’s needs to camp directors, counselors and general camp staff. “It’s critical for youth and adolescents to be comfortable with talking about their asthma status with the appropriate camp authorities and voicing any and all symptoms they are experiencing during their camp experience,” Dr. William Kincaid,

chairman of the St. Louis Regional Asthma Consortium, said. “Campers tend to have a lot of fun with their packing checklists, so implementing an asthma checklist will help (get) campers thinking about medications, triggers, and other important asthma tips before venturing off to camp.” Parents who follow these tips from the St. Louis Regional Asthma Consortium can breathe a little easier when sending a child who has asthma to summer camp:

Helpful Tips Let the camp know: • What triggers the child’s asthma. • What medication the child takes. • The symptoms the child usually exhibits before an attack. • That you will provide the child’s Asthma Action Plan (AAP), which outlines the steps to take if the child is having any symptoms. (If the child does not have an AAP, his or her health care provider can provide one.) Ask the camp administrators: • How often does the camp care for children with asthma or allergies? • Do the counselors understand how asthma affects the children’s health and emotional well-being? • How close is the nearest hospital?

• Are there phones, or is there cell phone service, in all areas of the camp? • Is there a nurse on staff all day, every day? • Does the entire camp staff have the knowledge of how to use an EpiPen or inhalers? Be sure to pack: • Oral medicines. • Inhaler(s), all necessary controller medication and rescue albuterol. • Asthma Action Plan. • Child’s emergency contact information, including pediatrician and asthma specialist. • EpiPen, if essential (more than one in case one gets misplaced) • Medic alert bracelet (if necessary)

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Upscale pawn shop voted down By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley The conditional use permit to allow opening what was called “an upscale pawn shop” has been denied by the O’Fallon City Council after hearing numerous pleas from nearby residents who felt the shop would degrade their property values and neighborhood aesthetics. The proposed store, Platinum Pawn and Jewelry, wanted to operate in a strip mall at 2432 Hwy. K, (in the former location of Brooke Insurance) adjacent to Hutchings Farm subdivision. The store proprietors wanted to operate selling new and used jewelry and to provide short-term collateral loans. After numerous residents addressed the council with complaints ranging from devalued properties to increased crime potentially brought by the business, the council unanimously rejected the request that would have allowed the store to open. Councilman Jim Pepper (Ward 2) and a resident of Hutchings Farm said a couple of residents presented a report from Chattanooga, Tenn., indicating how such businesses negatively affect property values. “My question was, why were pawn shops

not excluded by the payday loan ordinance?” Pepper asked. Pawn shop interest rates are not controlled by the FDIC, Pepper said. The only rate a pawn shop can charge is 2 percent per month, but there are no regulations about handling charges, and those can mount to become quite high, he said. “Those types of businesses prey on people that can’t afford it in the first place,” Pepper said. “Petty thievery is an issue, and we don’t want someone right at the head of our subdivision doing that type of business. There was nothing in the ordinance that would have stopped them from selling guns.” Pepper added, “We live in a capitalist society, and while I do believe in limiting governmental interference, I’m a strict constitutionalist who believes the government should provide general defense and promote general welfare of the people.” Pepper is a strong advocate against payday loan stores in the city. Last year, prior to becoming a councilman, he helped push an ordinance that limits the number and location of payday loan stores in O’Fallon.

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Three area residents busted in DEA’s ‘Project Deliverance’ The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced last week that 24 people, three from St. Charles County, had been arrested on federal charges involving an interstate marijuana trafficking organization. The effort was dubbed “Project Deliverance.” According to the indictment, David Ingram Henderson, the alleged leader of an organization, transported bulk quantities of marijuana from Arizona to the St. Louis in the summer of 2006 and continued until he was arrested earlier this month. Jesse James Nelson, 27, of O’Fallon and Justin Strain, 30, of Foristell, were charged with numerous counts, including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana (1000-plus kilograms), which carries a penalty of 15 years to life in prison and/or fines up to $4 million. Latonya Trenee Moore, 25, of St. Charles , was charged with money laundering, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000. Officials said, when transporting the marijuana, one organization member would drive a rental vehicle loaded with marijuana while other members would drive decoy rental vehicles designed to

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MUSIC The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra will hold auditions for its 15th anniversary season on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University. All levels of string, wind, brass and percussion are invited to audition. Call 916-0515 or email sccyo@ sccyo.org to receive an audition packet. • • • The St. Charles County Symphony Orchestra concert will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 22, at Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon. Bring picnic fare and lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the concert. Historic Heald Home tours will be available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. that day for a $2 charge. For more information, call 379-5614.

SUMMER SEMINARS Emily Jaycox, librarian for the Missouri History Museum Library, will give a special presentation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., June 26 at the meeting of Saturday Writers located at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center at 1035 St. Peters-Howell Road. During her presentation Jaycox will discuss research resources available at the museum’s library. The meeting is free for members of Saturday Writers and visitors may attend for $5. For additional information visit saturdaywriters.org or call Donna Volkenannt at 379-9362. • • •

Showcase on Seniors: Skin Cancer Awareness will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed., July 7, at St. Peters City Center located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. Registration and a $5 annual membership fee are required. To register, call 928-WELL. • • • Cancer Survivor Support Group SSM Cancer Care will host “CyberKnife: From Consult to Treatment” from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mon., July 12, in the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. The interactive program for cancer survivors and their caregivers will teach attendees about CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery System, a noninvasive outpatient radiation treatment without the risks and complications associated with traditional open surgery. To register for this free support group, call 755-3034.

TRIPS A trip to Jefferson Barracks and Bussen Quarries will begin at 7 a.m. on Tues., July 6. Participants will board a motor coach at 7 a.m. at Civic Park in O’Fallon and return at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $69 for O’Fallon residents and $74 for non-residents, and includes transportation, admission, lunch and gratuities. Sign up for O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department programs online at renaudspiritcenter.com or by calling 474-2732. For more information about the trip, contact Paula Creech at pcreech@ ofallon.mo.us, or call 474-8121.

FUNDRAISERS Connections to Success (CTS) will hold “Shopapalooza,” a gigantic garage sale, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., June 26, in the CTS parking lot located at 1701 N. Second St., in St. Charles. Proceeds will benefit its programs that aim to empower determined individuals to achieve economic self-reliance. CTS is looking for used saleable items to be donated and individuals who want to sell their own items at tables. Tables are $15 each and donations are tax deductible. The event will also include face painting and balloons for the

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Home Improvement

Factory direct cabinets

Made in USA! 10x10 kitchen $1300 Granite tops from $30 sf 12x12 deck $3000 Basements, baths, floors Almost any home project! – K PRO HOME IMPROVEMENT–

636-443-3015

Real Estate

DO YOU Want tO KnOW the valUe Of YOUr hOme?

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Certified Residential Appraiser FHA approved

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Landscaping

All Wood cabinetry at wholesale pricing. Save 50% or more! -

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3893 MidRivers Mall Dr. Cottleville 63376

636-498-0005

Storm damage?

Home rehab & remodel services. No job too big or small! 314-724-8971

Lawn & Landscape Renovations, Custom Exteriors, Deck Repair & Design, Tree & Stump Removal. FREE ESTIMATES 314-724-8971

Plumbing Services ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051 Plumbing Services Kitchens, Baths, Stacks NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! 314-724-8971

Motivated Seller!

212 High Ridge Valley Ct. Foley, MO • $298,000 Custom built 4bd, 3 full bath, possible 5th bd. in LL with 3 car garage. This home sits on 3 acres. Lg. custom kitchen, hardwood floors. Bring your buyers to see this beautiful home!

Sandra Politte • 314-277-2307 www.jkrrealty.com www.sellmyhouse.com sandra.politte@jkrrealty.com

Wedding Services

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(314) 703-7456

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Window Cleaning Let us take the

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Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior Powerwashing Bonded & Insured Check us out on Angie's List! G&G Window Cleaning 636-227-2200 www.G-Gwindowcleaning.com