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Grillin time is Mannino time! The flap about General Stanley McChrystal’s “resignation” was nobody’s finest hour. But there are some painful lessons in all this that go beyond any of the individuals involved – the general, the president or any of the officials at the Pentagon or the State Department. What is far more important than all these individuals put together are the lives of the tens of thousands of Americans fighting in Afghanistan. What is even more important is the national security of this country. It is certainly not politic for a general or his staff to express their contempt for civilian authorities publicly. But what is far more important – from the standpoint of national security – is whether what those authorities have done deserves contempt. My hope is that General McChrystal will write a book about his experiences in Afghanistan – and in Washington. The public needs to know what is really going on, and they are not likely to get that information from politicians. This is, after all, an administration that waited for months last year before acting on General McChrystal’s urgent request for 40,000 more troops, which he warned would be necessary to prevent the failure of the mission in Afghanistan. He got 30,000 eventually – and a public statement by President Obama about when he wants to start withdrawing American troops from that country. In no previous period of history has an American president announced a timetable for pulling out troops. They may have had a timetable in mind, but none of these presidents was irresponsible enough to tell the world – including our enemies – when our troops would be leaving. Such information encourages our enemies, who know that they need only wait us out before they can take over, whether in Afghanistan or elsewhere. At the same time, it undermines our allies, who know that relying on the United States is dangerous in the long run, and that they had better make the best deal they can get with our enemies. But the worst aspect of the national security policy of this administration is its clear intention to do nothing that has any realistic chance of stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons. This may be the most grossly irresponsible policy in all of history, because it can leave this generation

– and future generations – of Americans at the mercy of terrorists who have no mercy and who cannot be deterred, as the Soviet Union was deterred. All the current political theater about “international sanctions” is unlikely to make the slightest difference to Iran. Nor is the administration itself likely to expect it to. What then is its purpose? To fool the American people into thinking that they are doing something serious when all that they are doing is putting on a charade by lining up countries to agree to actions that they all know will not have any real effect. There is another aspect to General McChrystal’s “resignation.” Everyone seems to be agreed that Stanley McChrystal has been a soldier’s soldier – someone who knows what to do on a battlefield and is not afraid to put himself in danger to do it. Do we need more generals like this or do we need political generals who know how to cultivate Washington politicians, in order to advance their own careers? Some people see a parallel between McChrystal’s “resignation” and President Harry Truman’s firing of General Douglas MacArthur. No two situations are ever exactly the same, but some of the parallels are striking. MacArthur was proud not only of his military victories but also of the fact that he won those victories with lower casualty rates among his troops than other generals had. But General MacArthur too was not always discreet in what he said, and also had reasons to have contempt for politicians, going all the way back to FDR, who cut the army’s budget in the 1930s, while Nazi Germany and imperial Japan were building up huge military machines that would kill many an American before it was all over. If we are creating an environment where only political generals can survive, what will that mean for America’s ability to win military victories without massive casualty rates? Or to win military victories at all?

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To the Editor: The President and the Administration continue to provide misleading data on the status of the economy. Usually only one item, such as unemployment rate, jobs saved, jobs created, or new jobless claims, is presented. Whatever single fact makes the employment figures look most favorable. To give the true representation “all” data should be provided simultaneously along with the tax revenues, which the Administration admits are down significantly. The unemployment rate, which is seldom presented, is still 10-plus percent and has remained that for over a year. Actually the unemployment rate is much higher. The rate would be closer to 20 percent if those whose unemployment benefits have expired and workers who have accepted jobs paying much less than their previous employment were included. For example, there are the underemployed, who had a skilled labor job and are now working at an unskilled labor job at significantly less pay. Skilled labor manufacturing jobs must be created and that is not happening. I continue to hear that the previous administration left the economy in worse condition than thought. All I can say is that (Barack) Obama made a promise during the campaign that he knew the way to get the economy back on track and, when he accepted the presidency, he accepted the responsibility to turn the economy around and stop placing the blame on someone else. Herb Jones St. Charles County

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To the Editor: As I understand it, (President Barack) Obama waited many months to meet with (four-star) General Stanley Mchrystal. This was aboard Air Force One. Later they met once again. And now for close to 30 minutes they meet for a third time. That shows Obama’s focused interest - a few minutes of face to face. The pundits are linking Obama with Harry S. Truman's firing of General of the Armies Douglas MacArthur. In the Korean War, MacArthur wanted the ability and the blessing to be able to pursue enemy MIGs across the North Korean - China border. This was refused. He was not even allowed to bomb supply lines and military warehouses that were across the border. This was all hands off. Thousands of Ameri-

cans died unnecessarily. And today we have many thousands of troops encamped on that border and we have a North Korea dictator that is willing to nuke anyone. What are Obama's qualifications to be Commander - In - Chief? Many of the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy don't trust this man. They would speak out but for fear of retribution. McChrystal, the gentleman he is, apologized to the President for talking to Rolling Stone, but he did not apologize for what he said. Thomas Paton O'Fallon

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To the Editor: We can help the people in the Gulf and help Save the American Way for all of us. The media is distracted by the antics of B.P. Oil while the damage being done to our economy is overlooked. President Barack Obama imposed a moratorium on off-shore drilling and pumping of oil and rig operators, workers and suppliers now stand idle. If the moratorium continues the rigs will be moved to Brazil and the workers will be permanently out of work. President Obama has vowed that the Gulf habitat will be restored to pristine condition. This sounds good to fishing and tourist industry people. However, a political appointee is now in charge not only of restoring the habitat; but, of "re-distributing the wealth." This disaster is being used to pass new onerous energy taxes and more punitive environmental regulations. Congress is ready to empower "planning czars" to restructure banks and financial institutions and decide what businesses, products and functions get government funds or investment capital. Leaky oil rigs, pesticide run-off from farms and water diverted to suburban sprawl are not conducive to maintaining a pristine environment so the whole economy of the region will have to change. These "czars" will, eventually, restructure the whole country's economy. We will have a New Deal, wrapped in golden chains. The more control these "czars" have, the less control we have over our lives, livelihood and way of life. We must act now. The radicals in Congress will push this through just like they did government health care. Next year the bureaucracy will stall and Obama will veto any free-market solutions. We get their attention, now, by campaigning in their congressional districts and urging constituents to vote them out of office. Start a campaign, now, to "Save the American Way." Michael McCarthy

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Volunteers: priceless St. Joseph Health Center makes the most of its volunteers. Last year, 181 volunteers donated more than 26,000 hours of time to the hospital, translating into $497,002 in free wages. And one of volunteers has been invaluable. Ruth “Snooks” Wessler, 75, who first began volunteering in the late 1960s, recently exceeded 10,000 hours of service to the hospital. Wessler has volunteered at the information desk, gift shop, and now is a mainstay at the Surgery Waiting Room desk St. Joseph Health Center on Tuesday mornings. “She rarely misses one of her shifts in the Surgery Waiting Room and she brings flowers to brighten up her desk for the families and often times make cookies, etc. to share with the doctors, staff, and families,” said Barb Hutchison, St. Joseph Health Center volunteer director. Wessler has also has served countless hours on the hospital’s Auxiliary Board as the corresponding secretary and now as a valuable board member, whom the board relies on for her wealth of knowledge. “Snooks is invaluable. She has been around the hospital and auxiliary for many years and has so much knowledge of our history, she answers many of our questions and is always willing to help in any way,” said Hutchison. “She is a gem we want to keep around for many more years to come.” Wessler was recently honored at an annual volunteer luncheon and received a $100 gift card to Parkview Gardens. “People are very appreciative,” Wessler said. “Everyone has been so nice and I have really enjoyed it, especially volunteering in the Surgery Waiting Room. It makes me feel good that I’m there to help patients’ families.”

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O’Fallon Fruits and vegetables are in season and ripe for the picking at the O’Fallon Farmer’s and Artists market this month. “In April and May, customers found spring greens, asparagus, baby fennel, onions, radishes and greenhouse tomatoes,” said Wendy Glidden, market representative. “The end of June, July and August brings a much wider variety of selection, including blackberries, peaches, cherries, table grapes, vine-ripened tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn, zucchini, squash, potatoes, green beans and more. In addition, our selection has grown since last year with the addition of several new area farmers.” The market is held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, in the parking lot across the street from T.R. Hughes Ballpark. Admission and parking are free. “Gatherings,” an educational program, will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, featuring a new speaker each week. Visitors can learn about canning and cheese-making from the experts in July. For more information, visit ofallonfarmersmarket.com.

St. Charles Child dies in fire A 10-month-old little boy died in a fire early morning on June 26, in a St. Charles duplex. The St. Charles City Fire Department arrived at the duplex at 12:17 a.m. to find the duplex completely in flames. Dan Casey, public information officer for the fire department, said the father, Cameron Penn Sr., had escaped the fire and was screaming that his son was still inside. The mother was at work. Firefighters found the little boy in his crib, which had collapsed from fire. “He was pronounced dead on the scene,” Casey said. A cause for the fire has not yet been determined. Casey said the state fire marshall would lead the investigation because the fire had a fatality. The St. Charles fire and police departments will assist.

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Freedom Fights An ambitious amateur effort stages a candidate forum By Jeannie Seibert The premise was a bit campy. Stage a candidate forum around the theme of a boxing match. A cute concept on which to build the Freedom Fights held June 27 at the St. Charles Convention Center. The ‘ring’ (festooned with red, white and blue) served as the stage. The emcee, Kevin Jackson, author and blogger of the Black Sphere, was decked out in the traditional boxing referee’s white dress shirt and black bow tie. There was even a gong to signal the end of each round. No punches were thrown – of the physical variety. Jackson threw out the questions and the Democratic and Republican candidates for state representative districts were given a minute each to respond. Then on to the candidates for the state senate. Congressional candidates were followed by U.S. Senate candidates. Candidates for state offices rounded out the four-hour event. There was no head-to-head debate.

Because of the fast-paced nature of the Q&A, candidates essentially stuck to outlining their political beliefs and goals if elected. While Don King doesn’t have anything to worry about, the political parties should be a little chagrined. It’s being left up to poorly funded political neophyte grassroots organizations like I Heard the People Say, Show Me Patriots and others, to do the heavy lifting in staging ambitious, inclusive meet-the-candidate events. According to one I Heard the People Say grassroots organizer, Annette Read, the cost of renting the Convention Center ate up the bulk of their budget leaving little for advertising the event. Depending on e-mail contact lists and news releases, advance publicity was a little thin. Still, several hundred regular folks came out. Several were there to cheer a favorite candidate. The cover charge probably discouraged a heavier turn-out. Read said, “We will probably look at

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doing some fundraisers before we do another one of these.” The folks who do have the big bucks and organizational structure – the Democratic and Republican parties – were nowhere to be seen. Other oversights occurred. Both can-

didates for Mo. Rep. District 13, Chuck Gatschenberger, the Republican incumbent, and Vickie Bodeker, the Democratic challenger, were absent along with U.S. Congressman Roy Blunt, who is Republican frontrunner for the U.S. Senate nomination. But all his challengers were there.

O’Fallon approves huge tax break package for Centene Corp. By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Surrounding a flurry of criticism and hours of public comments urging city officials to deny tax incentives, O’Fallon city officials gave Delaware-based Centene Corporation the go-ahead last week. The multi-billion dollar corporation will now receive millions of dollars in tax incentives to build a 10,000-square-foot data storage center in the city. Centene estimates that about six to 10 people will be employed at the center. The agreement will provide $24 million in bonds to finance the project for the Delaware-based health benefit administrator, and the city will give Centene a 50 percent property tax break over 10 years and about $400,000 in sales tax exemptions for purchase of construction materials. According to a cost/benefit analysis prepared by Gilmore Bell, sales tax exemptions will affect city, county and state operation coffers. In addition, the purchase of other personal property as part of the project may also be exempted from sales tax if approved by the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

Under the proposed agreement, the city Centene.” Grimm said the city has no responsibilof O’Fallon will own the building, and ity for repayment of the bonds. The city Centene will lease with an option to buy. Mayor Bill Hennessy said before the will take title of the facility and lease it final vote that he wanted to clarify that the to Centene. The rent payments are going city will have no financial liability with from Centene in the capacity of bond holdthis agreement luring Centene to the city’s ers. The purpose is to facilitate an incentive, not to access capital. The facility is high-tech corridor. “There have been e-mails flying all over being leased to Centene and must handle the place saying the city is building this all maintenance costs. If Centene doesn’t for Centene,” Hennessy said. “Is one dime make payments in lieu of taxes, the city of city taxpayer dollars going to Centene? has remedies, Grimm said. Grimm said the federal statute for this No. If the bonds forfeit, if Centene forfeits these bonds, does it hurt the city’s bond type of incentive has been in place since the 1950s or ’60s. There have been hunrating? No.” Mark Grimm of Gilmore and Bell said dreds and hundreds of transactions like this his firm has acted as bond counsel for the as an incentive to develop. Cities large and city and their number one job is to ensure small have utilized this statute. “To my knowledge, no city that has done the city doesn’t have any financial liability. “I reiterate what (Finance Director) Vicky one of these transactions has had any liaBoschert said. The city is acting merely as bility. The city is merely facilitating the tax a conduit and will not have any liability incentive,” Grimm said. The vote unanimously passed, but not whatsoever,” Grimm said. “The transaction is designed to facilitate an incentive before several residents expressed their for a corporation. It’s done in the context disdain about seeing the city help a multiof industrial revenue bonds, but in this billion dollar corporation while small busiscenario, the bonds are being purchased by nesses struggle.

Resident Doug Howard said during public comment that his understanding is that the city will acquire the land, construct the building and lease it back for $10. “This is for 10 employees that may or may not ever live in O’Fallon, and the city will not gain back tax revenue,” Howard said. “I don’t understand why this city, so much in debt, would do this for a multibillion dollar corporation. If this happens, we should provide the same luxury to restaurants who want to move into the city. They will provide sales tax and jobs and also bring value to the land.” Resident Joe Hoosch said during a public comment session that the economy has been tough the last few years and we’ve seen large companies fail that we thought would never fail. “I think the city is putting a lot on the line, and should look at this when they get involved with a $24 million development,” Hoosch said. “What happens with the city if they fail? I’m one more citizen that is opposed to the current bill in its current See centene, page 27

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Hard times bring out the best as free health clinic prepares to open By Jeannie Seibert Rector was visibly touched. Not only in the state of Florida, he said. Then, from the west side of the St. Joseph’s hospital In St. Charles County it’s not unusual by the response from City Hall which had his experience with VIM, he was aware campus, at 2 Harbour Bend Court. for there to be a connection between a new given a joint thumbs up earlier in the week that many communities reject outright the To start, the clinic will be open on Tuesendeavor and long-established tradition. but to the church community whose first idea of a free clinic in their midst. day and Thursday mornings. Appointments Such is the case with a new free health response was a joint, “How can we help?” “It’s been 100 percent here,” Rector said. can be made by calling 561-2220. clinic for the uninsured set to open by the Rector, a native Floridian, who is rela- “Even BJC (Barnes-Jewish Medical Group) While medical visits for non-emergency end of July – thanks to a lot of help from tively new to Missouri, expanded on his and the Salvation Army have indicated medical care will be free, financial contriSSM St. Joseph’s Hospital. surprise. First, just being in the state of their support.” butions will be welcomed. An application The impending clinic was introduced to Missouri is a vast improvement over his Baig, who initiated the clinic in the first to verify patients’ insurance status will also the Lake Saint Louis Board of Alderman prior experience, he said. place and is offering the use of her office, be required. by Ambassadors President Bill Cullen Physicians and nurses licensed in Mis- was also touched by the unflinching accepCullen said the next phase will be a and St. Joseph’s Hospital President Drew souri who volunteer at free clinics are tance of the clinic. Her office is located just series of fundraisers to expand the clinic Rector on June 14. exempt from malpractice lawsuits – not so off Veteran’s Memorial Drive, adjacent on facilities and hours of operation. Rector said the free clinic is far from being a new concept. It is actually the foundation of SSM Health Services original mission going back to the first health care infirmary opened by the Sisters of St. Mary (SSM) in St. Louis in November 1872 at a time when there was virtually no health care available. Now, 138 years later, another need is being answered with the new clinic to be staffed by volunteer physicians, nurses, radiological and laboratory technicians from SSM St. Joseph Hospital. Rector said the SSM clinic operating in the city of St. Charles noted a sharp uptick in patients in recent years – especially those from western St. Charles County and even Warren and Lincoln counties. “It is important to provide this level of care until health care (reform legislation), or some form of it, is figured out at some point in the future,” Rector said. Between the sister SSM St. Charles clinic providing logistical advice, local medical professionals and a nationwide organization, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), the best of all worlds are coming together to streamline the process toward the opening of the clinic, Cullen said. Under the VIM not-for-profit umbrella, the local effort has been saved untold hours and expense in meeting the daunting challenge of organizing a healthcare clinic for the uninsured, Rector said. That includes pharmaceutical and medical supply vendors along with experience with a state of Missouri grant offered to new free clinics. VIM, with its nationwide contacts already has established relationships to provide free or low-cost supplies and administrative structure, leaving the VIMLSL Clinic volunteers to concentrate on Use the equity in your home to make your dreams come true: A second home, a boat working with the local churches and social or even a trip around the world! Even better, you retain ownership of your home and services agencies to begin treating patients sooner rather than later. NEVER MAKE MONTHLY PAYMENTS AGAIN. Call today for a FREE Appraisal! A $450 value* In fact, out of 12 local churches contacted, *Credited at time of closing on a reverse mortgage. Rates and terms subject to change without notice. Some restrictions may apply. nine sent representatives to an introductory session on June 18 at the SSM Cancer Care facility at the St. Joseph LSL campus. As the Ambassador, Cullen acted as host to introduce Rector and Dr. Maimunu Baig who gave an overview of the program and fielded questions.

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“We have lost some staff members through attrition, but will still maintain a staff of 35 educators next year who are very committed to the PAT program and the families in this district,” Twellman said. Fort Zumwalt School District is taking steps to reduce its cost as well. “As our parent educators resign and move on, we’re not replacing them,” said Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Bernie DuBray. DuBray said the parent educators that lost positions were offered positions within the district as paraprofessionals. The number of home visits and free meetings and activities will also be cut in school districts. The PAT program in Francis Howell will decrease the number of home visits from four to three for the prenatal to age 3 children. Prenatal to age 3 children with high needs will receive a minimum of six home visits depending on need. Griffin said children between the ages of 3 and 5 will no longer receive visits unless they are high needs or children from families who have never participated in Parents as Teachers. Three to 5 year olds will now only be screened once in three years, instead of annually, unless they are children with high needs or referred with a potential delay. The Wentzville School District will also start some new fee-based programming. “For a minimal charge, parents will still be able to participate in many of the activities we have offered to families in the past,” Twellman said. “Our staff feels very committed to having PAT programming available to families in this district.” The Fort Zumwalt Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution at its June 21 meeting in support of the PAT program, which has been operating in the district since 1985. Dubray said the purpose of the resolution was to support Parents as Teachers, while encouraging government to restore funds to the program. The resolution reads in part: “The Fort Zumwalt School District’s Board of Education seeks the support of the Missouri General Assembly, the governor, and local community and civic leaders to maintain funding for the Parents as Teachers program for the fiscal year 2011 according to originally appropriated funding levels for fiscal year 2010 with no further reductions.” Griffin said the Francis Howell School District is not giving up on the program. She urges families to write to Gov. Jay Nixon to ask to restore funding for the PAT program.

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ordinances or changes pro bono so there will be no burden on the city,” McKenna said. “We would like to talk with the Police Department, animal control and other animal organizations, to develop additional animal cruelty prevention laws for O’Fallon.” McKenna said proposed ordinances could then be reviewed externally to save time and money for the city. Since McKenna’s first tethering ordinance passed, she has become a representative of the national organization Dogs Deserve Better, an organization responsible for enacting legislation to protect animals. Pepper said it has come to his attention that the city’s animal ordinances are “woefully inadequate.” “Our ordinances regarding animals basically react after an animal has been harmed,” Pepper said. “Our ordinances are ‘reactive,’ and it’s really disturbing.” Pepper said he is currently working with a couple of animal protection organizations and McKenna to suggest legislation for the welfare of animals.

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CDBG funding distribution outlined for aldermen By Jeannie Seibert In order to expand federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) monies distributed to qualifying cities through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to all municipalities in St. Charles County, St. Peters relinquished its status (and population) to be included with the county’s qualifying it as an urban county. This will expand the availability of CDBG programs county-wide. All the legal I’s and T’s have been dotted and crossed allowing the change to go into effect next year. In the meantime, St. Peters has another year of CDBG funds coming to administer its long-standing assistance agenda. The department manager who oversees the CDBG funded programs, Cathy Pratt, outlined for the Board of Aldermen on June 17 how the remaining city-administered funds will be used in the upcoming funding cycle. In all, the city is to receive $205,416, Pratt said. Of that, five programs will benefit and administrative costs will be recouped. The most popular, the home improvement loan program, will have $135,000 to distribute to 27 applicants. “Residents can use the funds for home improvement projects,” Pratt said. The specific improvements must meet the city’s guidelines to qualify. The emergency repair program will have $5,000 to aid one to two applicants with zero-interest, forgivable loans to cover the cost of unexpected repairs to home infra-

structure such as water and sewer issues. The transportation program, coordinated through OATS (Older Adult Transportation Service) which allows elderly or physically hampered residents rides for medical and physical therapy appointments, pharmacy and grocery shopping, will have $28,312.40 going to its coffers. The community services program, to receive $2,500 will allow the city to fund 10 applicants with lawn maintenance services. This service is confined to elderly or disabled residents who need assistance with lawn work up to seven times during the lawn-mowing season. The homeownership program will have $13,000 to fund two applicants who meet eligibility standards to receive zero-interest, forgivable loans to be used for down payment and closing cost assistance on a home purchased in St. Peters. The property maintenance program will aid three applicants who, having been determined to be in violation of exterior residential codes but are unable to afford the repairs. These applicants must be recommended by a city inspector. Prior to St. Peters agreeing to relinquish its population to be included with the county’s only three cities met the minimum population requirements to receive CDBG funding. Now, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, St. Paul and other smaller municipalities will be able to employ CDBG programs such as those outlined in Pratt’s report to the aldermen.

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increase is expected for the fall. Tuition is expected to generate $14,509,632. The increase in enrollment will allow the college to maintain its current $80 per credit hour tuition. Galbierz said the college has not increased its tuition since 2007. The budget also will allow for the addition of one education and one nursing faculty and full-time positions in information technology and enrollment services. Additional hours were allocated for three existing positions. Other expenditures included $287,900 in new capital equipment and contracts; increases in utility costs; increases in employee health insurance premiums and state retirement programs; a market adjustment for full-time faculty; and a 1.75 percent general salary increase for faculty and staff. Galbierz said the 2010-11 revenue and expenditure projections for SCC were developed through a planning process to meet student needs and prepare for the future. Projected revenues also include $155,000 in vocational grants and contracts; $100,750 in investment earnings; and $280,070 in miscellaneous revenues. The fall semester will start at the community college on Aug. 21.

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not recoup the additional expense of the By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley O’Fallon city officials will divert part of audit through their own tax credits,” Strick a federal energy efficiency grant to expand said. The Department of Energy is in agreethe city’s trail system, providing a more ment with the proposed change, Strick extensive bike route throughout the city. In February, Jack Strick, managing said. Councilman Mark Perkins said the Green director of Community Development, told the council that the city had been named as Council has always said “‘residents first,’ one of 25 cities nationwide to be awarded and when we saw improving the trails was a $600,000 federal energy efficiency block an option, the Department of Energy was OK with it.” grant. According to Strick, changes to the After working with the city’s Green Council to develop ways to spend the city’s trail system will mean connectivity money, it was agreed to use about six of the on Feise Road back to other areas. The federal energy efficiency spending options, funds will also include repairs of existing including providing a financial incentive trail areas and some small improvements program that would allow residents a $100 to the trail. “There is $22,000 left in the grant, rebate to have energy audits performed at and we have the audit fund which we their homes. The audits cost about $250. But Strick said funds allocated for energy would like to reallocate $37,000 toward audits didn’t prove effective. He said the a consultant to help us market the energy city had allocated $137,000 of the grant resource part, and use the remaining for residents’ energy audits. About 1,000 for the trail system throughout the city,” residents could receive the audits, however, Strick said. “We took this to the advisory the resident had to pay the difference of Green Council, and they were supportive of the change. However, they thought about $250. “If we gave them $100, and they made taking away the energy audits would small energy efficiency changes, they may upset some residents.”

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Governor signs auto dealers support bill in St. Peters By Jeannie Seibert Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon selected a St. Peters automotive retailer in which to sign a bill designed to provide some relief to the beleaguered retail end of the vehicle production chain. The last step in finalizing any legislation is the governor’s signature. Signing ceremonies are normally conducted in the Capitol but Nixon moved the occasion to Dave Sinclair Lincoln-Mercury in St. Peters on June 22. The legislation comes in the form of an amendment to the Mo. Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, current state law governing the relationship between auto manufacturers and the retail dealerships. Nixon said it will “put Missouri car dealers on an equal footing” by providing protections in this state that are already a matter of law in neighboring states. The main highlights of the bill include: A prohibition against anti-competitive practices. Gives dealers recourse toward insuring vehicles in-tact condition when delivered to the dealership. Offers dealers a right of first refusal to

operate the under the new manufacturer should the original manufacturer change hands. Permits dealers who have been harmed because of violations of the Franchise Practices Act with a legal framework under which to be made whole following manufacturer’s actions that result in damage to the dealership. Requires manufacturers or franchisors to register with the Mo. Dept. of Revenue. The same requirements apply to domestic manufacturers and foreign manufacturers alike, with the governor’s signature. While Nixon credited a bi-partisan effort in the General Assembly for crafting the final legislation, only Democrats accompanied the governor at the signing table – state representatives Joe Smith (Dist. 14) and Kenny Biermann (Dist. 17). Smith said he expects the measure to strengthen “dealerships relationships with the manufacturers.” Biermann emphasized the bill’s “leveling of the playing field” aspect noting the “impact of the automotive industry” on the region’s economy.

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Declining revenues prompt county to wrestle with charitable contributions said administrative staffs get 5 percent to 9 percent salary increases annually despite the economic recession that has cut salaries across the board to county employees and the bulk of county taxpayers. Councilmember Paul Wynn decried funneling more county government funds to charitable organizations “on the backs of taxpayers who are having to make cutbacks. Is that responsible? “If I have extra money, I donate to churches who do the exact same thing

(as the agencies),” Wynn said. “County some of the agencies CAB has recomCouncil is generous but we’re in a budget mended for county monies do have other crisis.” funding sources other than the county. The county has implemented hiring “Perhaps we (County Council) need to do freezes, furlough programs, even layoffs a better job of letting you know about those amongst its employees while preserving funding sources,” Matheny suggested. She the basic services such as law enforcement, asked that, in exchange, CAB provide a the Highway Department, fixed expenses more comprehensive report or explanation such as utilities and key administrative as to the allocation recommendations it has functions. determined. After a lengthy exchange with CAB A final decision on the matter is expected board members, Matheny pointed out that during the next meeting, slated for July 12.

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By Jeannie Seibert With what is shaping up to be a $2 million county government shortfall, board members from the Community Assistance Board (CAB) were asked to sit down with the County Council on June 28. CAB distributes monies from two funds to various charitable and social services agencies serving the needy in St. Charles County. For the past three years, the total amounts allocated to CAB have been dropping. One, the homeless fund, is statutorily required; income extracted from a portion of fees paid to the recorder’s office. This year, the total amount was $250,000. The other, the indigent fund, is purely voluntary on the part of county government. The CAB board had $270,000 to distribute. Despite having less money to work with the CAB board pursued its vetting of applications from the various agencies and made its recommendations to County Council which was working with a budget based on revenue projections. Then when the bottom dropped out of retail sales tax collections and fewer permit fees were collected at the recorder’s office for the first half of the year, a second look was called for. Members of the CAB board listened to Finance Director Bob Schnur’s report along with council members. “I wish we had better news,” Schnur said before turning the meeting back over to Councilmember Nancy Matheny, sitting in as interim chairman for Council Chairman John White who was absent. Preserving the county’s contributions to CAB was discussed with various trial balloons floated. Nothing caught hold, least of all a suggestion to consider restoring property tax rates back up to the level previously approved by voters. Councilmember Cheryl Hibbeler said little except to express her rejection of cutting any funding “on the backs of the needy.” Councilmember Joe Brazil pointed out that some of the agencies the county was contributing to pay directors’ salaries that are higher than any salary in county government. “The Crider Center director gets $255,000 (annual salary),” Brazil said. “Bridgeway Behavioral (Health) director is paid $175,000 (annually); and the director of Youth In Need gets $150,000 (annually). “This is amazing to me this high pay,” Brazil said. “This is absurd. I won’t support giving those organizations a dime.” And, as in the case of Crider Center, a health care-needs bridge agency, Brazil

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Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce honored Renee Schuster of the Francis Howell School District for her service as president of the board of directors. Replacing her is Mike Reiter of Cottleville Ventures. Pictured (from left) is Will Klein, executive director, Dr. Renee Schuster, and Mike Reiter.

Open wide Boardwalk Family Dental celebrated the grand re-opening of their new location in O’Fallon with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new location is at 7766 Winghaven Blvd. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Dr. Eric Hurtte, owner, joined by family, staff and friends. Also in attendance were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, the city of O’Fallon, and State Representative Cynthia Davis.

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Conservative fiscal policy keeps St. Peters budget woes at bay – for now By Jeannie Seibert Attending local government meetings these days can be a dreary assignment. Week after week, the hot topic on virtually every agenda is driven by reduced tax revenues and fee collections adversely affecting budgets. Budget cuts are rife. There has been the occasional cautious suggestion of a hike in property or sales tax rates. While that has so far been quickly shunted aside, that still leaves employee layoffs and operations cut backs looming large in virtually every local government. But there is an exception. One municipality, St. Peters, h a s n ’ t had to have these discussions – just yet. In fact, a cautious budgetary approach coupled with a conservative management of the city’s finances started back a few years ago. A sudden wake-up call came when the city was one of a handful targeted by a state statute that cost the city its ability to levy a hotel/motel sales tax. To St. Peters, that meant more than $250,000 in annual revenue suddenly eliminated from the books. Quick action was called for. Because that shortfall came about the time slight down ticks in sales tax revenue and building permit applications began to occur, city leaders convened to institute slight but across-the-board cost-cutting measures at City Hall. Little things here and there mounted up. To exemplify the new thinking, Public Works Manager Russ Batzel and Parks Director Jeff Hutsler agreed to meet regularly and combine resources on projects in

the same areas of town often resulting in the dispatch of one crew rather than two. Online bill pay and an outside drop box for utility payments saved substantial bookkeeping costs. A snip here and a snip there, department by department reduced City Hall’s operating costs, keeping the budget in balance. Then sales tax collections dipped a bit more. Alderman Jerry Hollingsworth brought to the Board of Aldermen’s attention his concerns regarding increasing numbers of vacancies in the commercial centers – especially in the older strip centers and shopping districts. To address gradually slipping sales tax revenues, an economic development committee of volunteers from all walks of retail and service industries was convened to see how the city could assist the business community. Out of that, adjustments were made in the city code to make it easier for stores to use signage to attract customers. The planning and building department went to work to revitalize sections of town that needed some uplifting. Redevelopment districts were established and funding mechanisms

approved by the Board of Aldermen that Charnisky. “This saves our city a lot of offset costs of the upgrades, freshening the money.” Charnisky quietly oversees city staff’s look and appeal to existing businesses and making the vacancies more desirable to new focus which is resulting in better services at lesser fees than most jurisdictions new businesses coming in. The city street department focused on can offer these days. This results in making St. Peters’ an improving access to commercial centers with upgraded intersections, adding turn attractive choice to new residents. “We’re still averaging 200 housing starts lanes and more attractive medians to brighten up the city’s look while per year,” Charnisky said. “In the heyday, improving driving conditions. we were doing 300 (annually). That may This also made it easier to get to not have been as high as some of the cities in those days, but now, we’re ahead of the the stores and offices. game. Conservative fiscal “That’s the good news,” Charnisky said. “But, we have to operate lean now. We’re still continuing ways policy was quietly of trimming where we working in the background in can. We don’t fill posiconjunction with long-range planning tions that are open if and completion of capital improvewe can get by without. ment projects. We’ve cut back travel, Moody’s Investor Service part-time hours.” upgraded the city’s bond rating B u t ever-stiffening federal making it cheaper for St. Peters to sell municipal bonds to fund regulations are looming as well. Again, the wastewater treatment plant staying ahead of the game keeps down upgrades, the Rec-Plex expansion, costs. “That’s why this storm-water bond issue the Health and Environmental Services facility expansion, coming up (in the Aug. 3 primary election) the new Justice Center to deal with EPA regulations coming down construction and street on us is so important,” Charnisky said. slab replacement “Regulations are causing us to spend more money too.” program. But make no mistake, “we need the econ“It costs us less to omy to turn around,” Charnisky said. If not, b o r r o w “next year we’ll be facing these issues the money while other jurisdictions are now.” The best laid plans of the most strateat the same time people want to gic thinkers can’t hold off the ravages to buy our bonds,” said a city’s budget brought on by a long-term City Administrator Bill recession.

LSL joins ranks of governments affected by declining sales tax revenue public safety. Markworth suggested the board consider lowering the By Jeannie Seibert By now it’s hardly an unfamiliar refrain. With the excepOn June 14, the Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen retail sales tax rate by a percentage point but the board tion of the federal government, governments at every other wrapped up budget sessions in advance of the new fiscal didn’t pursue the issue. level are facing lower revenues, have made one round of year beginning July 1. The board crossed out some nonHowever, that step would enhance the perception among budget cuts and are considering a next step at either reduc- essential line item expenditures and put on hold some Lake Saint Louis retailers that the city is too strict on its ing expenses or boosting revenue. expenses that did not require an immediate decision. commercial enterprises. During May, some of the alderThe state of Missouri is looking at $300 million plus City Administrator Paul Markworth opened his report men reported to the board the results of a meeting with shortfall. The county recently issued a restriction on addi- along with a recommendation to cut the projected sales tax retailers indicating some measures needed to be taken to tional spending in every department with the exception of revenue by 1 percent based on starkly lower April sales help the retail community during these challenging ecotax collections. nomic times. Lake Saint Louis is closing out the current year “We projected $370,000 and received $315,000,” Mark“City staff and elected officials have been talking with with the following balances by fund: worth said. “Some of the larger stores that reported that various store owners and shopping center owners to learn Fund Revenue Expenditure month in 2009 didn't report in 2010 (which would) make how we can amend our code in ways that could help them General fund $8,996,013 $8,655,573 up some of the difference.” promote their stores,” Markworth said. “An ordinance speDebt service $1,282,990 $1,238,943 He also recommended some other adjustments to the cifically written for the (retail shopping district) standards Bond projects -0- $390,950 2010-11 budget which the board approved before unaniCapital projects $17,780 $550,000 mously passing, but without taking up one issue he did propose. See sales tax, next page

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM centene, from page 10 form. There are other options on the table. Let them pay for the building, let them pay for the land.” Councilman Dan Haney (Ward 3) said it is unfortunate that people expose information that is absolutely untrue. “People say the city will be responsible for paying off the building. People get all worked up and it’s blatantly false. People say there is a line of businesses waiting to buy this property. That is blatantly untrue,” Haney said. “What it boils down is a simple fact. Very few people like taxes, but it’s the economy that we live in. If we do not give this, other cities will. It’s the game that we play. This is the world that we live in.” Resident John Callahan said he has read revised statutes of Missouri and as part of the research I find that protections for the city are extensive and effective. “I find no major impediments or high sense of risk for our bond status. Title 100 will allow our city to issue bonds that Centene will have to pay. Centene is a successful multi-line healthcare provider, and I checked their 2009 finance report and they had $3.8 billion in profits. I think we should have a high degree of confidence that they will be able to pay their tariff,” Callahan said. “This is a seedling that we can add to this potential forest in our high-tech corridor. When physical construction of this $24 million building begins, it provides

sales tax, from previous page at the Shoppes at Hawk Ridge amended some of the signage and lighting standards in that shopping center. “The amendments reflected some of the things we heard from the stores and developer and made good sense to staff and the elected officials,” Markworth said. The good news Markworth reported is that the city goal of maintaining a minimum 10 percent of general revenue amount reserved in a separate ‘rainy day’ fund is holding strong. Currently, that balance is $923,000. In September, this will be given a second look by independent auditors before closing out the current year’s budget, Markworth said. “Because our budgeting in the past has been very conservative we anticipate that there will be additional money from more revenues than were budgeted and unspent money in (the) expense lines. “The board will decide at that time if they want to increase the general fund balance with the carryover money or use it on capital projects,” Markworth said. The board has been committed in recent years to sticking with the pledge to upgrade the city’s streets which had been largely ignored since first being constructed. Storm

employment for our journeyman construction workers and that is payroll and taxes for our city.” Resident Arnie Denoff, who has spoken at each of the council meetings since deliberations on the Centene deal began, read a letter from the St. Charles County Ambulance service saying the project would be “fiscally problematic,” because the tax abatements would adversely affect the ambulance services and those of Cottleville Fire Protection District. “Centene is using O’Fallon economic development, hiding behind O’Fallon, giving them an advantage over hundreds of small businesses,” Denoff said. “There is no tangible benefit. They definitely have the financial resources. A vote for this proposal for a $4.1 billion company is pure greed, giving to the wealthy and getting nothing in return. Where’s the economic impact?” Centene recently became a Fortune 500 company. Each year, Fortune magazine publishes a report on the largest companies by revenue. Last year, with 2009 revenues of $4.1 billion, Centene ranked 486 – breaking into the top 500 for the first time. Last year, the company ranked 609 with revenues of $3.3 billion. The O’Fallon City Council voted 7-3 to approve the Centene plan. Council members John Haman, Bill Gardner and Mark Perkins cast the dissenting votes.

water and flooding issues have recently plagued the Public Works Department as well, prompting a comprehensive upgrade of that piece of the infrastructure puzzle. Having agreed to and partially funded that commitment, the board has some time to see if the sudden drop in sales tax revenue experienced in April is the start of a trend or just a one-time anomaly, before making radical adjustments. That also allows delay of another looming issue: the city’s liability insurance carrier. The present insurance company is cutting back coverage but charging the same premium. Another company has submitted a proposal for more comprehensive coverage at a slightly higher cost, Markworth said. With the specter of a looming recession hanging over the city’s head, no one wants to make a sudden or false step at this time. But, with recessions there has historically been an up-tick in the numbers of liability claims industry wide. Because the board authorized an increase in City Attorney Jay Summerville’s allocation, it is expected that further discussions regarding a new insurance carrier is likely to come up in a future session giving the aldermen time to weigh the risks versus the costs.

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32 I prime. Your guide to new homes Directions to Stone Ridge Canyon: Take I-70W to I-64N, exit at MO-A (Wentzville Parkway) and turn left. Turn right at Stone Canyon Rd, Right on Big Bend. Take Big Bend Rd to Lost Canyon Blvd, Our lots are marked by signs and begin on the left hand corner of that intersection.

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the Federal Reserve purchased mortgagebacked securities to push down rates. Few expected rates to fall even further when the Fed ended its purchases at the end of this past March. However St. Louis-based Gershman Mortgage is offering a 3.75% ARM for re-fi’s and new loans and reports that the phones are ringing. If the weather weren’t toasty enough, Whittaker Homes is offering “red hot deals” at all six communities with starting prices on three- and four-bedroom homes ranging from $97,500 at Glenhurst in Wentzville to $122,500 at Eagles Landing in Shiloh, Illinois, to $164,900 at The New Town at St. Charles. For more information visit any community or www.whittakerhomes.com Now you can build with Thomas & Suit Homes in a great new location, Sommers Landing, off Highway N just south of Highway 40. Prices start in the $270,000s for the same designs that T&S offers at nearby Wyndgate Forest. Steve Thomas and Brenda Suit are developing a selection of all-new designs which will be available soon. For information on both Sommers Landing and Wyndgate Forest, visit the Wyndgate Forest sales office, call 636-5612120 or click on www.tshomes.net. Homebuyers at TK Homes’ Addyston Place can get a free washer and dryer, LCD TV or furniture package. Ask the sales representative for details. Addyston Place, priced from the $180,000s to $290,000s, is located on Caulks Hill Road off Harvester Road. The home-building firm owned by Toni Kaufer has added new front elevations to many of its ranch, story-and-ahalf and two-story floor plans. Flexible designs offer from three to five bedrooms and up to 3,200 square feet of living space. Call 636-939-2339, ext. 22, or visit www. homesbyTK.com. Instead of a cake with candles, Greater Missouri Builders is celebrating its 40th birthday with discounts on all of its inventory homes. “In St. Charles, Greendale, which offers carefree condos for ages 55-plus, is in the final closeout stages with just two units left at $109,900. In nearby St. Peters, Queensbrooke Condos are also priced at 109,900, and Crown Square townhomes are priced from $130,000.

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Lewis & Clark Pachyderm Club will hold a Republican Candidate Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. on Sun., July 25 at Civic Park in O’Fallon. The family picnic is open to all St. Charles County Republicans, Date of issue: Conservatives and Clubs. All Republican Client: candidates have been invited and each will briefly address those attending. Size: This is a potluck picnic with Pachyderms providing Colors: the meat and beverages. RSVP by July 21 Pictures: to lcpachyderms@gmail.com or call 5618698. Logos:

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FAMILY FUN The Lake Saint Louis Mothers Club will host an Ice Cream Social, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sun. July 11, at the Boulevard Park Pavilion in Lake Saint Louis. There will be games and crafts for children of all ages. For more information, call Stasis at 5616519.

St. Peters Aglow Lighthouse invites the women of St. Charles County to a meeting to be held at 10:45 a.m., Sat., July 10, at Life Church, 7575 Veterans’ Memorial Parkway, (west off Mid-Rivers Drive). For more information, call Beverly Combest at 887-0830.

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Whooping cough cases on the rise nationally By Amy Armour The ‘whooping cough’ is on the rise in the United States, according to Dr. Paul Ganninger, family medicine physician with St. Charles Clinic Medical Group. Ganninger said the state of California recently labeled the whooping cough an epidemic with a 600-percent increase in the number of cases of the infection. “Since 2004, we’ve seen a steady rise of (cases of whooping cough) and that trend appears to be continuing,” said Ganninger. Pertussis, commonly called the ‘whooping cough’, is a respiratory tract infection that is highly contagious. Children with the whooping cough have fits of coughing non-stop, punctuated with a sharp intake of breath which sounds like ‘whoop.’

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical and then again just before kindergarten. Center generally sees about 10 to 20 cases Haller recommends teenagers and adults of the whooping cough each year. Children, receive a least one pertussis booster. Haller said many of the children with especially infants under the age of two whooping cough are hospitalized and have months, are most at risk. Cardinal Glennon pediatrician Kenneth to be put on oxygen for a couple of days. “Some kids need to be put on a respirator Haller, M.D., said the number of cases has been rising slowly in St. Louis. Haller said because they’re coughing so much,” Haller the best way to protect children from the said. Ganninger said the cause for increase is whooping cough is through vaccination. “It’s really important for young children a combination of several things. The vacto be vaccinated,” Haller said. “It can be cine wanes in time, so doctors recommend life-threatening and children do die from a booster for children between the ages of this.” 11 and 15. And the whooping cough for adults Children receive the vaccine to protect against the whooping cough at their two-, is largely undiagnosed because of lesser four- and six-month checkups. Haller said symptoms that are similar to a cold. But a booster of the shot is given at 12 months adults are highly contagious and can pass

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1 Room Or Entire Basement FREE Design Service Finish What You Started As Low As $15 sq. ft. Professional Painters, Drywall Hangers & Tapers

Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388 When you want it done right the first time...

• Fence Installation • Yard Maintenance

Landscapes, Fences & More L.L.C. Storm Damage Specialist

(636) 240-9657 (314) 795-8219

Mark Grannemann

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636.591.0010

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1104 Jungs Station Road

(1/4 mile South of Hwy 94 in the Jungs Station Plaza) M-F: 9am-8pm Sat: 9am-8pm Sun: 10am-6pm

ST. PETERS, MO

636-447-3553

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Computer Services

Looking For In Home Care? Providing In Home Care for Seniors and the Disabled * Our ability to deliver services in customized packages–hourly, live-ins, couples care, bath visits, sleepovers, and respite care * Call to see if your loved one qualifies for Veteran’s Benefits

Yes, we are bonded and insured

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Caregivers New Non-Medical In-Home care company seeking care providers. Part-time t start. Experience required. Send resume to: BYShomecare@gmail.com

Cleaning Services

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Carpet Cleaning

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When your carpet is clean ...you feel better! Don't replace your carpet... deep clean it! We are family owned and operated. For a clean and fresh carpet, CALL NOW!

636-466-3972

Electrical Services

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ERIC'S ELECTRIC: Service upgrades, fans, can lights, switches, outlets, basements, code violations fixed, we do it all. No job too small. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Competitively priced. Free Estimates. Ask about our monthly specials. Just call 636-262-5840

Computer Service & Support

for Small Business & Individuals

Computer Problems? Computer Support Needs? Computer Training Needs? Website Needs or Questions? Moving to a MAC? For Economical On Demand Service and Support Since 1995

Help Wanted

Call 636-532-0859

Actors/Models:

Ask about our special offers for new customers!

Flooring We Bring the Showroom to YOU! Below Retail Pricing on Name Brand & Commercial Carpet, Laminate, Wood & Vinyl Flooring

Let us BEAT the Other Guys In Quality, Pricing and Service after the Sale! We bring you all the latest styles. We employ our own installers to guarantee quality work.

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Serving the St.Louis Area Since 1992

Hauling Services

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Automotive Technician/ Mechanic

Prefer ASE Certification to work at a top shop in West St Louis County. Servicing all makes and models. Send resume to: 1autoshop@earthlink.net

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

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Wedding Services

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(314) 703-7456