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The immigration ploy President Obama’s latest political ploy – granting new “rights” out of thin air, by executive order, to illegal immigrants who claim that they were brought into the country when they were children – is all too typical of his short-run approach to the country’s long-run problems. Whatever the merits or demerits of the Obama immigration policy, his executive order is good only as long as he remains president, which may be only a matter of months after this year’s election. People cannot plan their lives on the basis of laws that can suddenly appear, and then suddenly disappear, in less than a year. To come forward today and claim the protection of the Obama executive order is to declare publicly and officially that your parents entered the country illegally. How that may be viewed by some later administration is anybody’s guess. Employers likewise cannot rely on policies that may be here today and gone tomorrow, whether these are temporary tax rates designed to look good at election time or temporary immigration policies that can backfire later if employers get accused of hiring illegal immigrants. Why hire someone, and invest time and money in training them, if you may be forced to fire them before a year has passed? Kicking the can down the road is one of the favorite exercises in Washington. But neither in the economy nor in their personal lives can people make plans and commitments on the basis of government policies that suddenly appear and suddenly disappear. Like so many other Obama ploys, his immigration ploy is not meant to help the country, but to help Obama. This is all about getting the Hispanic vote this November. The principle involved – keeping children from being hurt by actions over which they had no control – is one already advanced by Sen. Marco Rubio, who may well end up as Gov. Romney’s vice-presidential running mate. The Obama executive order, which suddenly popped up like a rabbit out of a magician’s hat, steals some of Sen. Rubio’s thunder, so it is clever politics. But clever politics is what has gotten this country into so much trouble, not only as regards immigration but also as regards the economy and the dangerous international situation.
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l ette r s t o t h e e d i t o r Real recovery needed To the Editor: Like many others, I disagree with the president’s assertion that the “private sector is doing fine.” And I’m certain the more than 23 million Americans who remain unemployed or underemployed also disagree. I’ve long said private sector job creation should be the number one domestic priority today. In President Barack Obama’s view, we just need more government jobs. Two years ago, the White House kicked off the “Recovery Summer” campaign, claiming that the president’s nearly-trillion-dollar stimulus had done its job. President Obama declared the economy had begun “growing at a good clip” and Vice President Joe Biden predicted the “creation of 250,000 to 500,000 new jobs a month could soon be on the horizon.” Secretary Tim Geithner even penned an op-ed in the New York Times entitled “Welcome to the Recovery.”The rhetoric was high, but economic growth remained low. The real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 1.7 percent in 2011 and 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2012 – well below the rate of previous recoveries. And in 2012, only 77,000 jobs were created in April, and only 69,000 in May. Even after the stimulus passed, unemployment peaked at more than 10 percent and has remained above 8 percent for 40 straight months. It would be much higher if so many hadn’t just given up on finding work in the Obama Economy. The country is stuck in the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, and Americans have realized the current administration’s out-of-touch policies have failed to make things better. This administration’s tax, borrow, and spend policies have done nothing to turn around the lagging job creation and the nation’s record debt, which have come to define the Obama Economy. There’s still time for the president to lead and things to do. For example, the Keystone Pipeline is a clear way to promote more North American energy sources and would create thousands of new jobs – the first of which are construction jobs. The House recently voted to repeal the onerous medical device tax, which, if fully implemented, could cost as many as 43,000 private sector jobs. Current U.S. tax laws make it costly and more difficult for companies to bring global earnings back to invest in the United States – virtually trapping more than $1 trillion in
earnings overseas that could be used to hire more workers. The Reinvest Foreign Earnings Act is a solution to this issue. Bills like the Regulatory Accountability Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, and the REINS Act would immediately relieve regulatory burdens on small businesses and create jobs. These are all practical, commonsense proposals that have been passed by the House and are sitting in the Senate. Democrats in the Senate haven’t even passed a budget, which is required annually by law, in more than three years. To achieve a real recovery, we should focus on individual incentives to work, produce, and invest. That means cut reckless government spending, increase domestic energy production, stop job-killing regulations, and reform the tax code to create certainty in the private sector. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned last month that, if lawmakers failed to take action ahead of the coming $607 billion combination of expiring tax provisions and automatic spending cuts set to take effect in January 2013, the country would be plunged into a deeper recession. Former President Bill Clinton even announced that the economy is already in a recession and urged Congress to extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of the year. Our country is at a fiscal cliff. We have to decide if we fall off or get to firm economic ground. We could be like Europe, and continue to allow our government to get bigger than our economy can support. Or we could take action on the dozens of bipartisan, House-passed, job-creating bills stalled in the Senate, and make private sector job creation our priority. The bottom line is that American families and job creators need real recovery and real leadership. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) Blunt serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
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What July 4th means to me For one who was born and grew up in the small towns of the Midwest, there is a special kind of nostalgia about the Fourth of July. I remember it as a day almost as longanticipated as Christmas. This was helped along by the appearance in store windows of all kinds of fireworks and colorful posters advertising them with vivid pictures. No later than the third of July – sometimes earlier – Dad would bring home what he felt he could afford to see go up in smoke and flame. We’d count and recount the number of firecrackers, display pieces and other things and go to bed determined to be up with the sun so as to offer the first, thunderous notice of the Fourth of July. I’m afraid we didn’t give too much thought to the meaning of the day. And, yes, there were tragic accidents to mar it, resulting from careless handling of the fireworks. I’m sure we’re better off today with fireworks largely handled by professionals. Yet there was a thrill never to be forgotten in seeing a tin can blown 30 feet in the air by a giant “cracker” – giant meaning it was about four inches long. But enough of nostalgia. Somewhere in our growing up we began to be aware of the meaning of days and with that awareness came the birth of patriotism. July 4th is the birthday of our nation. I believed as a boy, and believe even more today, that it is the birthday of the greatest nation on earth. There is a legend about the day of our nation’s birth in the little hall in Philadelphia, a day on which debate had raged for hours. The men gathered there were honorable men hard-pressed by a king who had flouted the very laws they were willing to obey. Even so, to sign the Declaration of Independence was such an irretrievable act that the walls resounded with the words “treason, the gallows, the headsman’s axe,” and the issue remained in doubt. The legend says that at that point a man rose and spoke. He is described as not a young man, but one who had to summon all his energy for an impassioned plea. He cited the grievances that had brought them to this moment and finally, his voice falling, he said, “They may turn every tree into a gallows, every hole into a grave, and yet the words of that parchment can never die. To the mechanic in the workshop, they will speak hope; to the slave in the mines, freedom. Sign that parchment. Sign if the next moment the noose is around your neck, for that parchment will be the textbook of freedom, the Bible of the rights of man forever.” He fell back exhausted. The 56 delegates, swept up by his eloquence, rushed forward and signed that document destined to be as
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Facing a fine A St. Peters robbery victim will never see her missing jewelry again. And a local business will pay the price for melting the stolen jewelry before the 15-day requirement by ordinance. A St. Peters woman reported about $1,500 worth of jewelry stolen from her residence on May 28. The reporting officer checked police databases and discovered the items were sold to Gold Stop in Mid Rivers Mall. The officer attempted to contact the owner on June 8 with the intention to retrieve the stolen items before the 15 days expired. According to police, the owner did not return the officer’s numerous calls and messages. When police were able to reach the
owner on June 13, the jewelry had already been sent off to be melted. Police said the business owner acknowledged that he violated the city ordinance by not maintaining the jewelry for the required 15 days. The jewelry was purchased for $522. “The fine could be up to $1,000,” said St. Peters Police Officer Melissa Doss. The investigation into the jewelry theft is still active.
St. Charles County Walk around the clock St. Charles County walkers will take to the track to fight cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Central St. Charles on July 13-14. Teams will gather at Lutheran High School in St. Charles from 6 p.m. on Fri., July 13, until 6 a.m. on Sat., July 14. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together more than 3.5 million people every year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and empower individuals and communities to fight back against a disease that takes so much. “Relay For Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fundraiser,” said Ben Prinster, event chair. “Many of the participants will be people who have dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made in improving cancer survival rates and the quality of life following cancer treatment.” Relay For Life opens as cancer survivors and caregivers walk or use a wheelchair to complete the first lap. An atmosphere of camaraderie is created with team members entertaining each other: eating, playing games and, of course, walking for a great cause. Highlighting the evening is the luminaria ceremony that takes place after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those lost. Luminaria line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the impor-
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Road closed for weeks New Town Boulevard will be closed between the New Town Drive and Hwy. B for about six weeks for continued improvements of New Town Boulevard. Nathan Tormala, highway construction manager for St Charles County said Fred Weber will expand the two lane road to 12 feet wide in each lane. Six-foot wide shoulders will also be added, and the road will be slightly elevated. Motorists will be required to use the signed detour route while the new road section is being built. Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Motorists can access New Town Boulevard using Hwy. B and Seeburger Road. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and the necessary detours will be posted. The County will use changeable message boards to notify residents of any date changes of the closure and opening. “The project will be complete this fall,” said Tormala.
Next road project starts Wilmer Road, between Raven Court and Woodspur Drive, reopened on June 19 and the next phase of the project has started. The next phase will require the closure of the roadway between Woodspur Drive and Boone Estates Drive. “We’re happy to announce that the first phase of work was completed 19 days earlier than anticipated,” said St. Charles County Engineer Craig Tajkowski. “Hopefully the good weather will continue and we can have the same type of early completion on the next phase of work.”
The next phase will require traffic to use the signed detour route for approximately seven weeks while the new road section is being built. Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Motorists can access Wilmer Road using Hwy. N to Hepperman Road to Interstate Drive. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and the necessary detours will be posted. The county will be using changeable message boards to notify residents of any date changes of the closure and opening that might result from inclement weather.
Dardenne Prairie Senior service Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder presented Cheryl Moellenhoff of Dardenne Prairie with the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award on June 20. The award recognized the clinical coordinator for the Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Lake Saint Louis for her work providing free outpatient medical services for people without health insurance. Moellenhoff was instrumental in opening the clinic in 2010 and has continued to give back to the community through the clinic, using her skills as a nurse and devoting her time to serving the underserved. She has also served as Chief Nursing Executive at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. “Cheryl is such an important member of this community,” said Lisle Wescott, president of SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. “She and all the staff at the Lake Saint Louis Volunteers in Medicine Clinic have opened their hearts to provide those in need with a place to receive medical care.” Moellenhoff received an official declaration from Kinder and a Senior Service Award lapel pin.
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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM Canine Association- Region 16. Thompson and Ares participated in a three-day United States Police Canine Association Patrol Dog Trial and Certification held earlier this month in Illinois. In order to certify, the canine teams had to pass a series of rigorous tests in the areas of obedience, evidence recovery, suspect scent detection, agility, and suspect apprehension. “The O’Fallon Police Department has a long history of earning the title of the “Top Dog” for Police Patrol Dogs, and we are all very proud of Officer Thompson and his partner Ares for their accomplishment in continuing this rich tradition,” said Roy Joachimstaler, chief of police.
38 suspects Earlier this month, several law enforcement agencies across Missouri teamed up to arrest shoplifting offenders with arrest warrants against them. The joint task force operated out of the Frontenac Police Department and targeted individuals who had failed to appear in court for a stealing charge related to a shoplifting case through the participating agencies. All in all, 38 suspects were arrested and those 38 arrests cleared 123 outstanding arrest warrants for a variety of offenses from throughout the region. The joint task force operation was conducted by law enforcement officers with the following agencies: O’Fallon, Missouri Police, Des Peres Department of Public Safety, Frontenac Police, Chesterfield Police, St. Charles Police, Lake Saint Louis Police, Wentzville Police, Kirkwood Police, St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, Bridgeton Police and St. Louis County Police.
Man dies after stabbing A 54-year-old O’Fallon man succumbed to injuries on June 15 after being stabbed multiple times during a robbery earlier this month. Joseph Givens of the 800 block of Blackberry Lane made plans through a social media network to meet 20-year-old Peyton K. McAnelly and 18-year-old Avery Cornuelle, both of O’Fallon on June 8. Police were called to his residence just before 5 p.m. in reference to an assault. Givens was transported to an area hospital for very serious injuries from multiple stab wounds to his head, neck, and upper torso. He died from those injuries on June 15. The St Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has amended the charges on both suspects to murder in the second degree, armed criminal action, attempted robbery in the first, and an additional charge of armed criminal action. “Both suspects are currently in cus-
tody,” said Officer Diana Damke, with the O’Fallon Police Department. The O’Fallon Police Department cautions anyone setting up meetings on social networking sites.
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New headquarters Air Evac Lifeteam, a leading provider of air medical transportation to rural communities, announced earlier this month that it will open a new headquarters building in O’Fallon. The company will occupy an existing 78,000-square-foot building at 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place in the WingHaven neighborhood. “It’s a huge testament to our residents and our community that the company chose O’Fallon in large part due to their ability to recruit national talent to O’Fallon and the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and the access to a large, educated labor pool in our community,” said Michael Hurlbert, O’Fallon’s Economic Development director. Air Evac Lifeteam will move approximately 120 employees to O’Fallon with the recruitment of as many as 70 new employees in a variety of functions. The headquarters is expected to be operational in November 2012. Over time, the company also will transition most of its communications center functions to O’Fallon.
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Monument travels through O’Fallon The city of O’Fallon is one of 13 cities scheduled to host a viewing of the National Fire Dog Monument (NFDM) as it journeys from Denver, Colo., to Washington D.C., where it will be dedicated on June 28. The monument, which was created by Colorado firefighter Austin Weishel, pays tribute to the teamwork between humans and their canine companions in solving arson crimes. Arson dogs – a.k.a. accelerant detection canines – are trained to sniff out and indicate traces of petroleum products such as gasoline or lighter fluid that might have been used to start a fire. The traces are sampled and sent to a lab for identification. To become certified for the work, the dogs and their handlers undergo five weeks of professional training and must pass yearly testing to maintain their certification. The dogs are with their handlers 24/7 and also receive training several times a day, every day. The city of O’Fallon’s arson-detection team, Police Officer Andrew Stowers and K-9 Bo, is one of two K-9 arson detection teams in Missouri. They are also among the 200 teams across the U.S. which have been certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, thanks to funding from State Farm Insurance. The duo has a record of working more than 250 fires in Bo’s eight-year career.
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O’Fallon residents frustrated over right-of-way mowing By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley An O’Fallon ordinance requiring residents to mow right-of-way property adjacent to their own residential lots is stirring rebellion by residents who say it is “unbearable, unfair and dangerous.” Frustrated residents spoke up at the recent City Council meeting saying mowing of weeds and grass along right of ways is “overwhelming” and “outrageous.” Some residents say the demand by the city to mow property that doesn’t belong to a resident is out of line. The mowing requirement was enacted two years ago primarily because of city budget constraints and lack of city staff. In early June, however, the council agreed the plan isn’t working: undeveloped lots and right-of-ways in the city are becoming overgrown. Resolving the issue isn’t expected for at least two weeks, until city staff reviews the existing ordinance and determines the overall status of the mowing situation. Timothy Lenz of O’Fallon passionately told the council his home backs to Hwy. K and the mowing of grass in the right-ofway is “way overwhelming.” “We need help,” Lenz said. “If there’s ever an issue with my property, I’ll gun it immediately. I don’t want problems with my neighbors, but this is just too much. I get a citation; I cut the grass. Then, it wasn’t to their specs.” Lenz said he received a warrant, and then the city sent someone to mow the grass just
outside his backyard fence facing Hwy. K. “There are rocks and snakes and it’s unsafe to cut with a residential lawn mower,” Lenz said. “Whoever cut it needed a trailer, truck and the supervisor had to be out there. It cost $185. I tried to do my best, but the city put a lien on my house and gave me a new trial date.” The next month, he said he received another citation saying “cut your grass or this will all happen again to you tomorrow.” “I work 12 hours a day. That property has nothing to do with me. I have a privacy fence, and for me to get a ticket...” Lenz said. “When I got the first citation, I came and talked with the code enforcer. His response was, ‘yeah, we snuck that in on you and it wasn’t even growing season.’ “I’m frustrated,” Lenz continued. “I want to do the right thing. I’m trying, but I don’t know what they want me to do. I did cut it again, but I just need help. I wasn’t asked ‘can I do this?’ I was told, ‘do it.’ I’m doing the best I can and have never had a problem with the city. I’m a law abiding citizen and do what I can to better the community. I don’t want to look like a nuisance for not doing what I’m told to do.” Ben Seres, a resident of the Villas of Woodlawn, said when he first moved to the villas, the Neighborhood Association had issues with paying for mowing that wasn’t part of the villa development. “Our association isn’t going to pay to cut
that back there,” Seres said. “If they could just get the city to cut it once a month. There are bugs and weeds, and it looks pretty bad. It just seems like if you’re supposed to cut your own grass, the city should cut theirs.” Gary Cook, another resident whose home backs to Hwy. K, said the grass behind his home along Hwy. K is not his property and he wonders why he and other residents are being forced to cut something that doesn’t belong to them. “It’s a state highway, and that should be MoDOT’s responsibility,” Cook said. “I heard the city told MoDOT not to mow it. Doesn’t our state tax take care of MoDOT?” Cook said if the city is trying to save money, he didn’t understand why mowing once or twice is not good enough. “Behind my house, I have a huge hunk of concrete and a wash-out area left from Hwy. K reconstruction. If my mower gets destroyed maintaining something that doesn’t belong to me, who’s responsible?” Cook asked. “Last Thursday we got a notice saying if we didn’t cut it, we’d be fined. I work 16 hours a day, I’m out there at 9 o’clock at night mowing because we’re not even given 24 hours to take care of the issue. If we’re out there with a mower and a rock hits a car and causes an accident, who’s responsible?” Cook said in the past he would go out and cut it to keep it looking nice, but now, he said he’s being told “you’re gonna do it or get fined.”
“This isn’t right. The city starts three houses down from where I live. Are we not concerned about the county portion of Hwy. K? It looks rough,” Cook said. “I just don’t understand how we can be forced to maintain property along Hwy. K where it is dangerous. I’m not sending my son out to do it, and it’s the very last thing I want to do when I come home from a 16-hour day.” Patricia Haines, a 19-year resident of the city, said they recently purchased a home that backs to Hwy. K, and even before she and her husband moved in, a knock came to the door, and she was told the grass behind her home was 8-inches tall and that if she didn’t mow it, she’d be fined. “We have been harassed three times to mow that grass,” Haines said. “The slopes of the road are different. Everyone takes care of it at different degrees, and it’s an eyesore. We can’t put our kids out there to mow those lawns. It looks bad, we look cheap and it doesn’t look like O’Fallon is taking care of itself.” Councilman Bob Howell thanked residents for speaking about the mowing issue during citizen comments and said the issue is being looked at vigorously. “Hopefully we’ll get it resolved very soon,” Howell said. “We know it is important.” Property owners who exceed the mowing requirement receive a fine of $100 for each infraction and are charged for the city’s cost of paying someone to mow the area.
O’Fallon man pleads not guilty to charges related to Republican Caucus By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Brent Stafford, a supporter of the Ron Paul presidential campaign, pleaded not guilty to trespassing charges issued to him after the chaotic cancellation of the St. Charles County Republican Caucus on March 17. Stafford, 45, of O’Fallon, attended a hearing at the St. Peters Judicial Center on Tuesday, June 19, where he learned that a trial is set for July 24. Stafford said he plans to ask for a trial by jury. David Roland an attorney with the Freedom Center of Missouri, a non-profit organization that deals with constitutional issues is handling Stafford’s case. Roland said St. Peters’ charges against Stafford threaten all citizens’ constitutional freedoms, and called the trespassing charges “bogus.” “On the morning of March 17, Brent Stafford expected to be elected as the chairman of the St. Charles County Republican Caucus. Instead, Stafford’s political rivals ignored parliamentary procedure, block-
ing his election and improperly adjourn- out conducting business. ing the caucus,” Roland said. “As he was “There was a voice vote, but there was giving instructions to a peaceful assembly no confirmation of the votes. Even my of citizens, police officers placed Stafford appointment as the chair was ignored,” under arrest, although they did not at that Stafford said. “There were probably time tell him why he was being arrested.” 700 people chanting my name, and they The police eventually claimed that ignored it. Then, I was arrested.” Stafford had been ‘trespassing,’ although Stafford said a crowd of about 300 the gathering took place on public school people had gathered outside by the time grounds that were open to the public, and he had left the Francis Howell High police did not arrest any of the scores School gymnasium. of other people gathered outside of the “They didn’t gather around me. There school, Roland said. just happened to be this folding chair in the Stafford said he was trying to instruct middle of the crowd of people. I stood up people how to reconvene and to rees- so people could see me,” Stafford said. “All tablish a roster, but the police came and I did was try to tell them what we needed to arrested him before he could finish. do to reconvene. The call to caucus said the “The caucus was adjourned in about high school, and did not specifically note 5 minutes, and they didn’t do anything the meeting place as the gymnasium. If we they were supposed to do,” Stafford had tried to reconvene at some other locasaid. “When they adjourned, they hadn’t tion it would have been invalid. conducted any business of the day. They “I don’t know why they arrested me didn’t even elect the secretary.” instead of others. I guess they saw me as Stafford said a two-thirds majority a figurehead,” Stafford said. “They went vote is required in order to adjourn with- into the middle of the crowd and grabbed
me and watched everybody stand around, and I’m on the Central Committee.” Stafford is the committeeman for Dardenne Township, but has not filed for reelection because of family demands. Stafford said his hopes for a fair caucus began in March when he hired Theresa Dean, president of the Missouri Association of Parliamentarians from Kansas City to serve as the parliamentarian. Stafford said she is probably one of the most highly-credentialed parliamentarians in the state. “She’s been president of the National Association of Parliamentarians, and I wanted someone credentialed. She was going to make sure we followed the right procedures to reconvene, but that wasn’t able to happen,” Stafford said. “They basically started the caucus talking of arresting people.” Another caucus was later held at the St. Charles Convention Center on June 10. Stafford was nominated as chairman at that event.
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Group home for disabled adults waiting O’Fallon council approval By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley The O’Fallon City Council is reviewing a conditional use permit to allow a group home operated by Emmaus Homes to establish in the city. The home is located in the 200 block of Westridge Drive. The O’Fallon Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the permit at its June 7 meeting and it is now under consideration with the City Council, expected to receive final approval in early July. Emmaus Homes is a non-profit organization that provides 24-hour support services for adults with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and autism. Dave Kramer, CEO of Emmaus Homes addressed the council saying he hopes to better educate people about developmental disabilities, dispelling any fears neighbors would have. “I am representing three ladies who would like to make this their home,” Kramer said. “It is sometimes difficult for people without developmental disabilities to understand that these are truly single family residences. This is not a commercial business or facility.
It is their home. The services are similar to in-home healthcare agencies, and the home is legally defined as a single family residence.” Services are separate from the homeowner and the lease. This is not a request for rezoning or reclassification, Kramer said. “Emmaus provides services that may include helping with cleaning or cooking, helping with finances and healthy choices,” Kramer said. “It is a recurring myth is that homes surrounding will lose property values. We must conform to the same standards as anyone else in the neighborhood. Our job is to help our people become valued members of the community.” Kramer said the 1,400-square-foot, threebedroom home will have three residents. “Sometimes it is difficult for people to understand that group homes are single family residences with services that not only provide 24-hour supervision and care for the residents similar to those of visiting nurses. Emmaus also provides oversight on conditions in the home,” Kramer said. The City Council is expected to consider the proposal at its next meeting.
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LSL approves Ridgepointe Villas subdivision changes over residents’ objections By Michael R. Smith Saying that it would be “good for the city” and “for the residents,” the Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen approved a controversial change to the Villas at Ridgepointe subdivision over residents’ objections by a 4-1 vote with Alderman Tony Zito absent. Ridgepointe residents, who are mostly seniors, had been lobbying the board for months to prevent Kemp Homes Company from changing the original subdivision design for duplex homes to a new plan that would allow single-family ranch, 1.5-story, and 2-story homes. The residents fear that the multistory houses will attract families, alter the serenity that originally drew many of them to the neighborhood, and drive down property values. Kemp plans to build single-family homes rather than finish the subdivision with two-family attached villas because it says market demand has shifted away from villas to detached homes. After passing the bill several LSL aldermen thanked the residents for their participation in the process, saying that though the residents didn’t get everything
they wanted in the board’s decision, the residents influenced the plan by getting several favorable elements added to the version submitted by Kemp. That praise wasn’t enough for some residents. “I’m steaming,” a visibly upset Pat VanThull said after the meeting. The board’s decision “will impact us tremendously. What I’ve seen through this process is disgraceful.” VanThull has been an active and vocal critic of the Kemp plan throughout the decision-making process. She said the board’s decision is leading her to run for Lake Saint Louis alderman the next time elections for her ward are held. Alderman Richard Morris, Ward 3, was the only dissenting board member on the bill, saying before his vote, “This will open the floodgates for any kind of tract homes. I’m voting a big fat ‘no.’” Later, he said, that the board’s decision “will come back to bite us.” Kemp did provide concessions to the residents, altering the original plans so that two lots intended for multistory homes will now have ranch homes, and charging new residents a one-time $450 charge for dam maintenance.
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The United States won its first gold medal of the 2012 London Olympics when Martin Linson’s bronze sculpture paying tribute to the Paralympic athlete won first prize at the 2012 London Olympic Sport and Art Contest. Linson became the second American artist in the past three Olympiads to win the International Olympic Committee (IOC) art competition held Monday, June 11 at the IOC’s Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland His sculpture, “Omnipotent Triumph,” was selected in the sculpture category from entries from 62 nations by an IOC jury with judges from five continents. It features an Olympian crossing the finish line in his wheelchair with his arms uplifted in a triumphant “V” for victory pose. The 36-year-old emerging artist says that Paralympians have always been amazing to him and he wanted to show them at a point of perfection – finishing and winning the race. “I’m shocked. I never thought I would win whatsoever,” said the modest Linson, who has begun making three more bronzes of other Paralympians. “I knew it was
something special. However, I just wanted to recognize these athletes because I felt their amazing accomplishments should come more to light.” Linson qualified for the IOC art competition when he won the U.S. Olympic Sport and Art Contest in February. The U.S. contest was conducted by the United States Sport Academy in cooperation with the Art of the Olympians and under the auspices of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). It was the fourth consecutive U.S. Olympic Sport and Art contest that the Academy has overseen. The sports university has a strong tradition of supporting the arts, establishing the American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) in 1984, which arguably contains the largest collection of sport art in the world. Linson entered the U.S. Olympic Sport and Art Contest for the second time. He finished as a runner-up in the 2008 competition. Linson has a unique style in the representation of the human anatomy that has brought him major commissions such as one from the President of Lindenwood University. Linson, an Adjunct Professor at St. Louis Art Institute, Lindenwood University and owner of Linson Studios and Lighthouse Screen Printing, has other works displayed in numerous private collections. Jack Scharr, president of Fine Art Ltd. in Chesterfield, chaired the selection committee for the U.S. Olympic Sport and Art Contest and said he thought Linson’s sculpture of the Paralympian in a wheelchair strongly captured the theme of the IOC art contest, “Sport and the Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.” “With most Olympic countries competing in the event, what a wonderful thing for Linson to win first place,” Scharr said. “The news that it took first place has everyone here overjoyed.”
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The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis shopping center has added two new stores to open in 2012. The Children’s Place and Altar’d State will complement nearly 40 upscale retailers and restaurants already found at The Meadows. The Children’s Place is planning a July opening and Altar’d State is planning to open this fall. The Children’s Place is the largest pureplay children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America. The Children’s Place designs, contracts to manufacture and sells fashionable, high-quality merchandise at value prices. The new store will occupy approximately 3,200 square feet in the loca-
tion adjacent to New York & Company. Altar’d State is a new energetic fashion boutique that offers a distinctive shopping experience for women interested in the latest fashion finds, the most anticipated accessories and that next great gift. Altar’d State customers enjoy personalized attention in an upbeat environment that promotes confidence, civic involvement and positivity through its merchandise. The Meadows is the first location for Altar’d State in the state of Missouri and the new store will employ approximately 25 people. The location will occupy nearly 6,000 square feet adjacent to New Balance St. Louis.
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From left are: John Antes, president, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West; Randy Weller, Citi volunteer manager-Mo. community relations; Melanie DiLeo, Mo. director and senior VP Citi Community Development; Catherine French, Citi site president and franchise management senior director; Cassandra Pruitt, MD, Progress West medical director of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine; Lynn Goodlet, RN, pediatrics asst. nurse manager; Paula Malone, RN, pediatrics; Kerrie Livers, Progress West emergency dept. manager. (Progress West photo)
Citi celebrates 200th birthday with 200 acts of kindness starting with gift to Progress West By Jeannie Seibert Think of it this way: 200 years ago, the U.S. was entangled in the War of 1812 with Great Britain. On June 16, 1812 the founders of CitiBank opened its doors as the City Bank of New York. Many iterations and more than a few global economic ebbs and flows later a major international banking and financial services conglomerate emerged as CitiGroup with subsidiaries located around the world – even in Great Britain. Closer to home, its mortgage headquarters, Citi, dominates Progress Point Business Park in O’Fallon. On June 16, 2012 Citi celebrated its 200th birthday by kicking off a company-wide project – 200 acts of kindness. Employee-volunteers began work on the first of these acts, a 200-tile mosaic painting that would be a gift to a neighbor – Progress West Healthcare Center’s pediatric department. On June 20, a recent pediatric patient, Calvin Murphy, 5, enthusiastically unveiled the mosaic that now enlivens the pediatric emergency reception area, a gift of cheer and comfort to other pediatric patients. Catching onto the “pay it forward” undercurrent of the 200 acts of kindness, Calvin donated his collection of Thomas the Tank videos. His mother, Mary Murphy said he’d noticed when, as a patient himself, the video selection could use some updating. Murphy said Calvin’s attitude toward all things medical had been updated as well – 180 degrees to the better. On the June 20 unveiling and commemoration of Citi’s 200th anniversary, Calvin was comfortably interacting with the many adults attending the ceremony, many of whom were doctors and nurses.
“Before, if he even saw a doctor in the parking lot he freaked out,” his mother said. After his recent hospitalization the professionals on the pediatric staff had not only healed his medical issues but put his fears to rest. Medical Director Cassandra Pruitt, MD, practices Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine at Progress West. “Children often come to the hospital hurt or sick and often scared,” Pruitt said. “It is our number one goal to keep these children safe and healthy. “But, we also want to ensure they are happy, comforted and back on their feet being kids as soon as possible,” Pruitt said. “With bright artwork in our emergency reception area like the employee-created painting Citi is gifting Progress West, children have something to take their mind off being in an emergency room.” Pruitt explained that the family feeling that helped calm Calvin’s trepidations stem from the family of professionals who work with Washington University from St. Louis Children’s Hospital at Progress West. St. Louis Children’s Hospital pediatricians and Progress West’s pediatric-trained nurses provide care for patients age 18 and younger in the emergency department, the inpatient area and the birthing center. The science of treating children is an art and now art is a part of the kid-friendly décor at the pediatric emergency room thanks to the Citi volunteers who hand painted the 200 tiles of the mosaic. “As our 200th anniversary was approaching, leadership and planning committees within the company reflected what was important to our organization,” said Catherine French, site president and senior director, franchise management for Citi. This “pay it forward” with “random acts of kindness” thing may just catch on.
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Q. Are there any charges or fees associated with the storm drain system? A. No. Unlike some parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area, there are no storm drain system fees in the City of Dardenne Prairie.
Q. What is the purpose of the storm drain system? A. The purpose of a storm drain is to prevent flooding of streets and highways by quickly and efficiently transferring rain water into local creeks.
Q. Where does the storm water go? A. Most storm water that flows down driveways and streets into a gutter goes into a storm drain, which flows directly to a creek, and then to the Mississippi River.
Q. Why did the City stencil the storm sewers with a message? A. Storm drain stenciling is a great way to remind people that storm drains are for clean rain water only. It’s a visual reminder that pollution prevention is important.
Board of Aldermen: 7:00 PM 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month
All meetings will be held at Dardenne Prairie City Hall
October 13, 2012 6:00 pm Featuring “Plastic”
September 29, 2012 6:00 pm Featuring “Borderline”
National Night Out - DP Style! August 1, 2012 DP Halloween Bash - October 27, 2012- Pirate Theme Dardenne Prairie’s Got Talent! - Talent Show – August 1, 2012 DP Annual Tree Lighting Parade and Ceremony - November 16, 2012 DP Senior Adventure - First Ever road trip- fall date to be announced Senior Holiday Event - Josephine’s Tea Room- December 5, 2012 Prairie Day - Sept. 15, 2012 For more information, please contact the Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Commission (636) 755-5308 or Parks@DardennePrairie.org
Municipal Court 7:00 PM 4th Wednesday of the month
July 28, 2012 6:00 pm Featuring “Rickie Lee Tanner” Movie Starting at Dusk: “The Adventures of Tin -Tin”
July 14, 2012 6:00 pm Featuring “Then & Now” Movie Starting at Dusk : “A Dolphin Tail”
August 25, 2012 6:00 pm Live Music starts at 6:00 Movie Starting at Dusk: “The Adventures of Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark”
August 11, 2012 6:00 pm Featuring “Steve Kyle” Movie Starting at Dusk: “ET”
June 16, 2012 6:00 pm Featuring “GROOVE THANG” June 30, 2012 6:00 pm Featuring “BUTCH WAX & THE HOLLYWOODS”
August 4, 2012 7:00 pm Featuring “Confoundit Bridge” (presented by Edward Jones)
June 2, 2012 7:00 pm Featuring “ROCKING HORSE”
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Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Dippin’ Dots, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pizza and Soft Pretzels with cheese are only the beginning of the available menu items. Adults can even enjoy a cold Bud Light draught, Bud Select draught, Bud Light Lime-A-Rita, or a Goose Island seasonal summer draught. Those under 21 can still choose from sodas, water, apple juice, Capri Sun, Gatorade & more.
We’re proud to announce SnowCaps Hawaiian Shaved Ice are the operators of the new concession building! Dardenne Prairie City Park, located behind the City Hall at 2032 Hanley Rd, is quickly becoming the premier place to enjoy some leisurely time with your family. Now, when you come to enjoy the playground, splash in the water feature, or enjoy a concert, a larger than life outdoor movie or any of several upcoming events, you can partake of some great food at the concession building!
with the perfect name. Stop by the concession building and get an official “name suggestion ballot”, fill it out and return it to the attendant. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements where you can vote for the finalists. The winners will receive free food and a t-shirt from SnowCaps. Be sure to check the city’s website for concert and special event information throughout the summer.
Pat looks forward to serving the residents of his Ward and citizens of the City. Pat said, “I have some pretty big shoes to fill. Scott Kolbe was an excellent Alderman who contributed greatly to the City. Unfortunately, Scott chose to shift his life focus to other activities. However, I intend to serve with similar diligence and forethought.”
Pat and his wife, Natalie, are the parents of quadruplets: Genaz, Emmy, Lyn, and Reed. The quads currently attend Timberland High School and the April municipal election was the first opportunity for the young adults to vote. Pat said, “It was fun encouraging their participation in the electoral process, but what made if more special was having my name on the ballot at their first opportunity to
What will make a spectacular park even better? Well .... FOOD of course!
The entire Nasi family attended the Board of Alderman meeting when Pat was sworn in. Perhaps more memorable for the kids was the opportunity to meet and speak with a television reporter whom the girls called “Scotty McHotty”.
vote. While Natalie kidded me there was no guarantee they would vote for me, I felt pretty secure I had better than a 50/50 shot at their support.”
Please know, as always, we are here to serve our citizens. We encourage all of you to e-mail or telephone your Alderman and Mayor with any suggestions or concerns related to our beautiful City. Have a happy and safe summer.
As your new Alderman representing Ward 2, I will strive to listen very carefully to all of our citizen’s comments and concerns. Your public officials have a duty to conserve your tax dollars while giving our citizens the best services and products at the most efficient use of your money.
In April 2012, Pat Nasi was elected as Ward 1 Alderman on the Dardenne Prairie Board of Alderman. However, he was able to share the event with his family more than most.
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Summer has arrived. Warm breezes blowing, flowers are in bloom and birds are happily chirping in our trees. Concerts and other fun filled events have been planned in our show cased city park. I encourage all of our citizens to spend time relaxing in our beautiful parks, getting to know what fun our City of Dardenne Prairie has to offer. Please take time to look at your Dardenne Prairies’ web site. It is filled with information for our citizens. Improvements to the City’s web site will continued to be made. Most of us have busy lives and cannot attend our aldermanic meetings, yet all of our citizens should have access to all of our aldermanic meetings. My hope is that soon our citizens will be able to see and hear your alderman and mayor at work during the meetings at your city hall.
Q. What do I do if I see someone dumping something other than rain water down a storm drain? A. You can call the City Hall at (636) 561-1718, or report the dumping online at www.DardennePrairie.org.
The Highway 364, Page Extension is slated to be connected and completed to Interstate Highway 64 in 2015. With this expansion of this highway, Dardenne Prairie will most likely see an influx of commercial and retail development. I am confident all of us will see more restaurants, boutiques, and major brand stores being built in keeping with our City’s quaint master plan.
Q. Why shouldn’t yard trimmings and soil go into the storm drain? Doesn’t rain wash the same kind of material into the creek anyway? A. When natural materials, such as yard trimmings, break down, oxygen is drawn from the water. In a natural setting the amount of this debris would be limited to the leaves of those plants and trees bordering creeks. A high concentration of even “natural”
Q. What can you put down the storm drain? A. City ordinances prohibit anything other than uncontaminated rain water from entering the storm drain system. Never pour anything into a gutter, street or storm drain.
Q. Why isn’t storm water treated before it goes into the creek? A. Each storm drain goes to the nearest creek outfall. As a result, storm water is not collected into one location where it can be cleaned. Instead, it flows through hundreds of separate pipe systems, each emptying into the nearest creek. Preventing pollution at the source before it is makes it to the storm sewers is a much more effective and less costly way to prevent storm water pollution.
debris can ruin the balance of the creeks, and harm wildlife. In addition, pesticides, oil leaked onto roads and driveways, and other pollutants can be washed from surfaces throughout our City and end up flowing directly into our creeks and ultimately into the Mississippi River.
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wait to see what she does in the fall for the Senior Sock Hop! Pamela Walsh is staying busy with the Summer Series of Music and Movies in the Park. At press time we have had 2 wonderful concerts and there are many more planned for the season. Emily Brower even made cleaning fun! She led another successful Mission Clean Stream in April. Pam Walsh and Alderman Sharon West have also formed the Dardenne Prairie Garden Club, which will meet the second Tuesday of each month. For information on how you can be a part of these organizations or if you would like more information on our events, please call the Parks office at 636-755-5308 and leave a message with your name and phone number. You can also visit our website, www.dardenneprairie.org Do you have a hidden talent? Are you an awesome singer? (at least in the shower!) Are you the one that has everyone laughing at parties? Magic, dancing, juggling, we want it all! On August 7, 2012 we will present “Dardenne Prairie’s Got Talent!”, a talent show for all ages. Please call Pam Walsh at 636-544-9253 to learn more. We are making plans for the next Prairie Day, which will be September 15, 2012. I am very proud that this Dardenne Prairie event has become a tradition for families all over St. Charles County. As always I thank the businesses in the area, whose time and contributions make this event possible. Any business who is interested in a booth or would like to make a donation, please call (636-755-5306) or e-mail me (mayor@dardenneprairie.org). Enjoy every minute of this summer!
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National Merit scholars Matthew Bries and Nicolas Cole, students at Francis Howell North (FHN) High School, have been chosen to enter the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Bries and Cole took the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and qualified to enter the scholarship program. With a Selection Index score of 200 or above, Bries and Cole are among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants of some 1.5 million program entrants. Because Bries and Cole have shown outstanding academic potential, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has invited them to be referred to two colleges and universities in the United States in which they are especially interested. There is no charge for this College Plan Reporting Service (CPRS), which is offered solely to encourage college officials to communicate
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Outstanding teen Miss St. Charles County Shelby Steingraeber was crowned as the Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen 2012 on June 8. The 17-year-old Francis Howell High School senior will represent Missouri in August at the Miss America Outstanding Teen competition in Orlando, Fla. Miss American Outstanding Teen is the sister pageant to Miss America.
Healthy choices Bryan Middle School and Saeger Middle School have achieved the 2012 Bronze National Recognition Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The national honor is given to showcase and acknowledge schools that have implemented changes to create healthier school environments. Since the 1970s, the obesity rate has tripled causing one in three children to be overweight or obese, which has led to various health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, elevated blood pressure, increased risk of cancer and asthma. To tackle this
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New principal Ryan Day will be the new principal at Fairmount Elementary, effective July 1. He will replace former Fairmount principal, Casey Godfrey. Day, who has lived in the Francis Howell community for more than two years, said he is looking forward to his new position. “I look forward to building relationships with a wonderful new community and continuing the success that Fairmount has achieved. I look forward to us all working together to ensure that all of our students achieve at high levels,” Day said.
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Fort Zumwalt Bullying After watching a television show about bullying, Progress South Elementary student, Samantha Hilyard, developed the Progress South United Kids Against Bullying (UKAB). The organization is intended to empower any and all students committed to eradicating bullies. Counselor Mandy Arbogast created a four-part training program that allows students to recognize the impact and respond to the damages that bullies create. Samantha was presented with a proclamation at the Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony to recognize her for her efforts.
McDaniels receives scholarship Kathryn McDaniels, recent graduate of Fort Zumwalt North High School, received a $1,000 St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship to help fund her first year of college. Qualified applicants must be planning to enroll full-time at a community college, four-year college or university in Missouri, Illinois or Kansas, and plan to major in banking, finance or business. To date, St. Johns Bank has awarded more than $49,000 to high school seniors through the annual scholarship program.
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Central’s David Evans (2) holds on at first base as St. Peters base runner Brendan Klein (29) tries to get a lead off the bag. (MRN photo)
St. Peters Senior Legion overpowers Central Spartans By Jonathan Duncan About the only thing that can beat the St. Peters Senior Legion baseball team these days is Mother Nature via a rain out. Opponents in District 9 have had a very tough time knocking off Post 313 on the diamond of late. St. Peters showed to be very strong during last week as Post 313 racked up wins over Daniel Boone 7-2 on June 19 and then on June 20 over the Central Spartans 9-0. “We lost one game early to Washington and then once we got into our district play, for some reason, the hitting, pitching, and everything just started clicking,” said St. Peters manager Marty Clements. “It really has been fun to watch.” Against Central (0-7) at City Centre Park, St. Peters got the offense going early with a run in the first. Then in the top of the third, Post 313 struck again for more runs as Brendan Klein keyed a three-run rally with a two-run single and a 4-0 lead on Central starter Jake Schneider. Sam Oates single home two more runs in the fifth and St. Peters added a pair of runs to finish out a four-run inning that put Post 313 in a comfortable position against the Spartans. That action left St. Peters starter Tim Miller plenty of breathing room to work with as Miller pitched seven strong innings to pick up the win. Miller was virtually flawless as the right-hander struck out 12 batters and allowed only two hits. Miller improved to 3-1 with the victory. “Tim just threw real well,” Clements said.” He had good command and really moved his pitches well.”
Klein and Oates had two hits each and Oates drove in three runs. A day earlier, at City Centre Park, St. Peters (7-2, 7-1 in district play) had their bats rattling against Daniel Boone as well as Post 313 prevailed in that contest. Two runs in the second inning and three runs in the third inning helped propel St. Peters to the winner’s circle. Eric Keling powered the bats for St. Peters with a 3-for-4 day and two runs scored. Keling has been a major factor at the plate in a 7-1 start in district play for St. Peters. Heading into the final week of June, Keling, who attends, Maryville University, is hitting a ridiculous .591 at the plate and is giving opposing pitchers nightmares. “Keling is leading the league in hitting and is among the leaders in on-base percentage and walks,” Clements said. “He’s just having an incredible season and we’re enjoying watching him.” Caleb Brittingham struck out eight and walked just one in eight innings to pick up the win. Pitching has also been a driving force for St. Peters as Miller and Brittingham have combined on the mound for five of the club’s wins so far.” Tim Miller is 3-1 and only that first game got away from him and that’s because the team didn’t hit, Clements said. “Tim and Caleb Brittingham have really been good for us.” St. Peters finishes out its district regular season schedule with games against the West Jaguars June 27 and July 5 and then a July 6 finale against Washington.
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It’s all about business Chambers see benefits to merging into larger group By Amy Armour Two Chambers of Commerce may network into one later this year. The Lake Saint Louis/Dardenne Prairie Chamber of Commerce and the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce are considering merging. Gena Breyne, president/CEO of the Lake Saint Louis/Dardenne Prairie Chamber of Commerce, recently announced that she would be leaving the chamber to spend more time with her family. The chamber’s Board of Directors met to set goals and determine a future path for the growing chamber. “The Board feels that it is in the best interest of our members to set a path to grow into an even stronger, more diverse and vibrant organization,” states Shanna Palans, chairman of the board, Lake St. Louis/Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce in an e-mail to chamber members. “In order to accomplish that, the board is proposing a merger with the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce.” Both chamber boards voted in favor of the merge, but the general membership will have the opportunity to vote on whether to approve the change. The two boards have proposed the new name to be Tri-City Chamber of Commerce, though it is not been chosen yet. Thirty-nine percent of the current members belong to both the Lake Saint Louis/ Dardenne Prairie and Wentzville Chambers. Of the approximately 250 current members of the Lake Saint Louis- Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 of those members are also current members of the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce. The combination of the chambers would bring membership to about 550, and meetings would be rotated throughout the three cities. “Both chambers have been collaborating together for the past two years on projects like the Back to School Family Fair, after-hour events, and ribbon cuttings,” said Tony Mathews, president/CEO of the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce. “These successful collaborative events have proven that both chambers’ memberships complement each other and work to benefit their members well. It is our belief that our successful track record working with the Lake Saint Louis-Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber demonstrates the future success of a merger.” The merger will also allow both chambers to share resources. Mathews said the
merger would include many benefits for its members, including: marketing of members to an increased area; cost savings for members with dual membership; promotion collaboration within coverage area; and events will have increased attendance. The Wentzville Chamber Office would serve as the main location, but the LSLDP office would remain open in Dardenne Prairie City Hall as a satellite office. The new dues structure would be similar to the current dues in each of the individual organizations. Mathews would stay on as the president/ CEO of the new organization, as well as two part-time office staff.
“With that and the fact that there were nearly a 100 that were members of both chambers, we expected our membership to remain flat for the first few months, but anticipate our organization to grow the rest of the year.” Tate said the merge allowed each chamber to share its resources and expenses. “The benefits are operational savings for the organization and savings to our members – especially those who were members of both organizations,” Tate said. “Another benefit is a stronger voice when it comes to advocacy.” Tate said there are also benefits that each chamber offered that can now be passed on to members of the other chamber, includ-
“The boards would both merge together for the first year during the transition process,” Mathews said. “We feel that this way ensures that both memberships leadership is respected and retained.” The chambers merger would not be the first in St. Charles County. The St. Charles and St. Peters chambers of commerce merged in March becoming the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. “It has been great…Members have loved it as well – attendance is up and they like having more people to network with,” said Scott Tate, CEO/president of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. “As a result of the merger, in terms of number of members, we are the region’s second largest chamber – second only to the RCGA.” Currently the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has 910 members. “The beginning of the year is a time we usually lose the most members,” Tate said.
ing the Office Depot program, prescription drug card, and member Web pages. “Most recently, we launched a mobile app for Android, Apple, and Blackberry – StCharlesCo2Go – and a new mobile site is www.gstccc.mobi,” Tate said. The St. Peters location closed in late May and the Greater St. Charles County Chamber is now fully operating out of the St. Charles office. Tate said the organization has not seen any negative impacts with its merger. “The merger has been talked about numerous times over the past 30 years among different chamber boards,” Tate said. “Our members do business all over the county and saw the benefits. With some still struggling, it was the right thing to do at the right time. The biggest concern our members had was the loss of their community identity, but I feel we have done a pretty good job of addressing those concerns.”
Tate said he reached out to Mathews to offer any insight as its merger is still fresh in his mind. “From my perspective, the process was much more tedious than I had anticipated – filing all the legal documents with the state, getting a new logo, updating the Web site, educating our members, etc.,” Tate said. “We still have members of our chamber that don’t realize St. Charles and St. Peters chambers merged. It is an ongoing process. We are also working with a local PR/Marketing Firm to help give us focus on how to brand ourselves and what our message should be.” Meanwhile, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce with its 515 members has no plans to merge with any other chamber. “Basically, I don’t see the need or benefit for our businesses or the O’Fallon Chamber as an organization (to merge),” said Erin Williams, president/CEO of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. “The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is continuing to grow with now over 500 members. While we have not had to increase our membership dues in almost 10 years, we are continuing to add new benefits and services to help our member businesses grow and support our community.” The O’Fallon Chamber has three fulltime staff members, and participation is up 25 percent at networking functions. In July, the O’Fallon Chamber is scheduled to close on the purchase of a building, and expects to conduct business there in the fall. “Our O’Fallon Chamber is in a strong fiscal position. We value the dollars that our businesses invest in this organization and use their money wisely and efficiently to continue the mission of the chamber,” Williams said. “Of course, we always welcome businesses to join our chamber no matter what their zip code is; however we prefer that our members join the O’Fallon Chamber because they see the value and features offered for our businesses rather than simply because of redistricting.” Mathews said membership reaction of the two chambers that are considering merging has been extremely positive. “We are excited about (membership) input and suggestions as we move through this process because it will help us create a stronger unified chamber,” Mathews said. “Both boards will be hosting an Open House to give all members an opportunity to meet with the board members and ask any questions they may have prior to voting.”
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Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s Hwy. 94 location has hired residential sales specialists to join its sales associate team. The new hires include: Carol Alexander, Heather Brewer, Edrin Chen, Sherry Clark, Tracy Clarke, Christina Eller, Shaun Halley, Pam Havens, Tyler Nguyen, Esther Nobe, Shannon Norman, Barbara Porter, Michelle Rogers, Jessica Risenhoover, Elythe Rowan-Damico, J. Brad Smith and Christy Williams. “I am happy to welcome these great agents to our team,” said Kim Magaletta, Coldwell Banker Gundaker Hwy. 94 branch manager. ••• Jessica May has been named program manager for The Foundry Art Centre in Historic St. Charles. She will be in charge of educational programming for children and adults as well as community outreach programming. May is a 2009 graduate of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a master’s in fine arts in textiles. She earned her bachelor’s degree in art education K-12 and a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from
Purdue University. An accomplished artist, her personal work consists of mixed media sculpture and weaving and tends to focus on interactions between modern technology and nature. “I take a hands-on approach to all my artwork, learning how to do all processes needed myself, including glassblowing, woodworking and carving, taxidermy, and all fibers techniques,” May said. She has been a volunteer at the Saint Louis Art Museum for more than five years and has taught classes and leading tours. “The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to welcome Jessica May to our staff,” Laura Helling, executive director, said. “She brings a wealth of experience from her previous teaching positions and varied background in the St. Louis arts community, as well as being an artist herself.”
PLACES Mr. Lucky’s has celebrated the grand opening of its new restaurant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant is located at 3603 N. St. Peters Parkway in St. Peters.
Open wide Discovery Dental Center celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dr. Michael Heiland has practiced general dentistry in St. Charles since 1987. To accommodate for the needs of Discovery Dental owner Dr. Michael Heiland with friends, the rapidly growing community, community members and representatives of the O’Fallon he has since established sev- Chamber of Commerce and the city of O’Fallon. eral dental centers in the surrounding area. Heiland currently manages dental offices in Wentzville, St. Peters, Winghaven, Creve Coeur and Chesterfield. Discovery Dental Center is located at 7320 Village Center Drive in O’Fallon.
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Com mu n it y Event s INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS The Chancel Choir will present “In God We Still Trust” at 10 a.m. on Sun., July 1, at Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 Hwy. N in Dardenne Prairie. The Independence Day musical interlude will honor all military, including veterans and those returning home from the Middle East. The event will include a worship service and a multi-media presentation. Immediately following the musical program and related worship, Dardenne’s recreation committee will host a free strawberry shortcake reception for members and visitors. For more information, call 561-4347. ••• St. Charles First Assembly will “Celebrate America” at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 1 with special services and a brunch Newsmagazine honoring local veterans at the church, 4720 Salesperson: N. Outer Service Road in St. Peters. All Proof: area veterans and their families are invited to a free brunch at 9:30 a.m., followed by a celebratory 10:45 a.m. service held in their honor. To register, go to www.scfa.it/go/ vets or call 936-1912. ••• Riverfest 2012 will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Wed., July 4, at Frontier Park in downtown St. Charles. The all-day event will kick off with a parade at 10 a.m. and conclude with fireworks starting at 9:20 p.m. The event will also include a children’s area, family friendly games, live music, food and drink vendors and Fred Bird will visit the children’s area from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 946-7776.
BENEFITS River City Rumble will be held at 7 p.m. on Fri., July 13, at the St. Charles Family Arena. The St. Louis Guns and Hoses Boxing team will compete against Guns and Hoses teams
from across the country. There will be 17 bouts throughout the evening. Tickets to the event are free and parking is $10. Proceeds from the event will go to The Backstoppers, a charity that helps fallen police officers and firefighters. For tickets, call 896-4200 or visit www.familyarena.com. ••• United Service’s luau-themed annual dinner auction will begin at 6 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 25, at the Columns Banquet Center, 711 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway in St. Charles. The event will include cocktails, a silent and oral auction, hula dancers, open bar, special guests and live Hawaiian music. The cost is $100 per person and will benefit United Services. To register, call Jeanne at 926-2700 or visit www.unitedsrvcs.org.
Date of issue: Client: A Community Blood Drive will be held Size: from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fri., June 29 at HealthWise Department atColors: Barnes-Jewish Pictures: St. Peters Hospital, 10 Hospital Drive. Appointments are required. For Logos: more information, call 928-WELL. Copy: BLOOD DRIVE
CAMPS Victory Soccer Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on July 23 through July 27, at Prairie View Elementary School, 1550 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. The youth camp is offered to boys and girls from ages 5 to 11, and aimed at the recreational-level player. The camp will focus on youth players’ development in terms of individual skill and team strategy. Goran Hunhak, who played 19 years of professional outdoor and indoor soccer in Europe and United States, will conduct the camp. The cost is $60 per first child, and then $40 per each additional child. To register, call 5615680 or visit www.mscwired.org.
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CHILDREN “Kids Come Alive” will be presented from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Sun., July 1, at Rick’s Roadside Market, 5382 Gutermuth Road in Cottleville. The event is planned to let kids come together and share their talents with visitors to the market. In addition, the market is offering Kids Art at the Market Workshops that begin Friday, July 6. The workshops consist of classes in creative clay, paint on texture, sculpting and classes for moms and young artists. For more information, contact Marcia Rodriguez at 734-7420, or email marciarodriguez1@yahoo.com.
HEALTHY SEMINARS & SUPPORT GROUPS Childbirth Preparation classes will begin at 7 p.m. on Tues., July 3 at SSM St. Joseph Health Care in St. Charles. The four-week session is designed to assist women and their partners in preparing for the birth of their baby. Postpartum adjustment strategies are also explored. The cost is $60 per couple. To register, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS or visit www.ssmhealth.com/maternity. ••• A Mended Hearts Support Group will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., July 10, in the St. Peters Room at SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. The group aims to inspire hope for heart disease patients and their families. For more information, call 947-5682. ••• A MI Multiple Myeloma Support Group will be held at 10 a.m. on Wed., July 11, in the education room at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park in St. Peters. The group offers an opportunity to meet and interact with fellow myeloma patients and their loved ones, as well as learn about the treatment and management of the disease. To register, call Kathy Cartwright at 447-9006. ••• A Caregiver class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on July 12, at the Siteman Cancer Center meeting room on the campus of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. The
monthly support session is free and open to those that provide care for a loved one at home. For more information, call 916-9830. ••• A Brain Injury Support Group will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tues., July 12, at SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. Meetings are sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. For more information, call 314-423-6442. ••• Life After Breast Cancer will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tues., July 17, in the education room at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park in St. Peters. This free program is sponsored by SSM Breast Care and supported by the Karen Weidinger Foundation to provide education and support for breast cancer survivors. A light dinner is provided. To RSVP, call 498-7923. ••• Senior Helpers will sponsor an educational event for caregivers of parents, spouses or friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs., July 19, at Morning Star ChurchThe Gallery, 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Experts and professionals in the field of aging and dementia care will introduce caregivers to a variety of caregiving topics to assist them in their caregiving role. This event is open to the public, and the cost is $5, which includes informational workbook. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register call 561-5680 or visit www. mscwired.org/caregivers. ••• Tobacco Free For Life Support Group will be held at 7 p.m. on Mondays in July at St. Peters City Hall, 1 St. Peters Centre Boulevard. This support group is designed for those who want to quit smoking and need more information, as well as those who have successfully quit but need a little more reassurance and support. For more information, contact Ellen Brennan, RN, BSN, at 947-5304.
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