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How Smart Are We?

Many of the wonderful-sounding ideas that have been tried as government policies have failed disastrously. Because so few people bother to study history, often the same ideas and policies have been tried again, either in another country or in the same country at a later time – and with the same disastrous results.

One of the ideas that has proved to be almost impervious to evidence is the idea that wise and far-sighted people need to take control and plan economic and social policies so that there will be a rational and just order, rather than chaos resulting from things being allowed to take their own course. It sounds so logical and plausible that demanding hard evidence would seem almost like nit-picking.

In one form or another, this idea goes back at least as far as the French Revolution in the 18th century. As J.A. Schumpeter later wrote of that era, “general well-being ought to have been the consequence,” but “instead we find misery, shame and, at the end of it all, a stream of blood.”

The same could be said of the Bolshevik Revolution and other revolutions of the 20th century.

The idea that the wise and knowledgeable few need to take control of the less wise and less knowledgeable many has taken milder forms – and repeatedly with bad results as well.

One of the most easily documented examples has been economic central planning, which was tried in countries around the world at various times during the 20th century, among people of differing races and cultures, and under government ranging from democracies to dictatorships.

The people who ran central planning agencies usually had more advanced education than the population at large, and probably higher IQs as well.

The central planners also had far more statistics and other facts at their disposal than the average person had. Moreover, there were usually specialized experts such as economists and statisticians on the staffs of the central planners, and outside consultants were available when needed. Finally, the central planners had the power of government behind them, to enforce the plans they created.

It is hardly surprising that conservatives, such as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in Britain and President Ronald

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Reagan in the United States, opposed this approach. What is remarkable is that, after a few decades of experience with central planning in some countries, or a few generations in others, even communists and socialists began to repudiate this approach.

As they replaced central planning with more reliance on markets, their countries’ economic growth rate almost invariably increased, often dramatically. In the largest and most recent examples – China and India – people by the millions have risen above these countries’ official poverty rates, after they freed their economies from many of their suffocating government controls.

China, where famines have repeatedly ravaged the country, now has a problem of obesity – not a good thing in itself, but a big improvement over famines.

This has implications far beyond economics. Think about it: How was it even possible that transferring decisions from elites with more education, intellect, data and power to ordinary people could lead consistently to demonstrably better results?

One implication is that no one is smart enough to carry out social engineering, whether in the economy or in other areas where the results may not always be so easily quantifiable. We learn, not from our initial brilliance, but from trial and error adjustments to events as they unfold.

Science tells us that the human brain reaches its maximum potential in early adulthood. Why then are young adults so seldom capable of doing what people with more years of experience can do?

Because experience trumps brilliance.

Elites may have more brilliance, but those who make decisions for society as a whole cannot possibly have as much experience as the millions of people whose decisions they pre-empt. The education and intellects of the elites may lead them to have more sweeping presumptions, but that just makes them more dangerous to the freedom, as well as the well-being, of the people as a whole.

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l ette r s t o t h e e d i t o r Trouble looming?

To the Editor: I read the article about the newly approved condominium development in the Harmony Ridge subdivision in Cottleville with great interest. It is nice to see that at least we have two aldermen that have finally gotten the courage to disagree with the mayor and vote “no.”

This development is not what we need here in this community. There is a condo/loft/ retail three-story building right next to this that has been built for at least two years and is it full? No. It was foreclosed on last year by Sun Bank after “lofts and retail space failed to prosper.”

Look up public records on Twin Eagles, LLC, (which is the developer of this new project) and note that E. H. Austermann is also the “Registered Agent” of Sun Financial Corporation. Makes me wonder why someone whose company foreclosed on a “loft/condo/retail” three-story building right next door would be interested in building more of them in the same area.

Mayor (Don) Yarber says that the $232,000 is not a “cash contribution” but that the developer is putting “funds in escrow.”

What is the difference? Really? Something was promised in order for someone to benefit. Politics as usual. I find it also hard to believe that Alderman Terri Voss has been listening to talk about this proposal at the meetings for 11-1/2 months now - but yet Mayor Yarber says she “reported erroneous information.” Really, mayor?

I’m quite sure that the residents of the subdivisions within walking distance are just thrilled that their home values are about to take another hit. Cheap condos are not exactly comparable with $300,000-plus homes that are the majority in the area.

The increase in traffic from these condos is another issue that the mayor probably didn’t even think about. With the large amount of traffic to and from the college, and then you add the increased amount from the residents of this development then you will have gridlock on Cottleville Parkway.

As long as he gets his 8-foot-wide trail built so he and his buddies can more easily get around on their golf carts - then I guess that traffic on the streets doesn’t matter.

As far as the need for a “business waiver” - one need only to look at the public aldermen meeting minutes from the time the new City Hall and park were being built to see how that works. And this is not “erroneous information” either - anyone can go view the public record and find it for themselves.

Stick with your guns - Alderman Voss and

Alderman Hennessey. It is about time that Mayor Yarber got the word “no” spoken to him. Even if this project was approved we all know who the tie-breaking vote was - and who to hold responsible when it either sits vacant - or creates a whole new bucket of trouble for our city.

Eric Holt Cottleville

Not tax dollars

To the Editor: This comment is in regard to the remarks made in the July 7 issue of MRN by (County) Councilmember Joe Brazil concerning whether or not we should donate tax dollars to charitable organizations which pay exorbitant salaries to it’s directors.

I totally agree with Mr. Brazil and also, Paul Wynn in this regard - any charitable organization which can afford to pay out $255,000, $175,000 or even the $150,000 to an employee as a yearly wage should not expect the county to contribute our tax dollars to their cause. It’s fine if individuals or companies wish to contribute their own money to a cause, but it’s a different story all together to take money which families are forced to pay to the county in taxes and give it away.

Shirley Terschluse

Bridge the gap

To the Editor: A recent study by MoDOT indicated an urgent need to replace the existing westbound Daniel Boone Bridge because of its deteriorating condition. However it has never gone beyond planning stages because as the study shows, the Daniel Boone Bridge project lacks funding. The projected cost is in excess of $170 million dollars for a new bridge.

And yet, we are spending $243 million dollars a day in Iraq, according to a study by the Brookings Institute.

Think of the jobs the Boone Bridge project would create for Missourians. All those jobs for a multi-year project, for less money than what we spend in one day in Iraq.

We got rid of Saddam and spent billions on their country. I support our work in Afghanistan, but we’ve done enough in Iraq.

It’s time to pull out and start spending money on our own infrastructure improvements, putting Americans back to work.

It’s about time we put America first.

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How bad is it?

Let's face it: We live in a very conservative community – not a little to the right, not leaning that way, but very conservative. If you are reading this and would label yourself as liberal or progressive or even independent, then you are in the minority. That’s okay. It’s safe to keep reading.

This paper, while open and honest, leans to the right – fairly far to the right, usually. We always have. We are a community publication, and we mirror the community.

At least in the first 10-12 pages, we have chosen to take a conservative, family values view of the world. We do aim for an unbiased approach to the local news and sports and features that populate the remaining pages. There is not anything political about those topics. Our entire goal for those pages is simply to be accurate and interesting and keep you informed of the goings-on in your community.

Lately, maybe over the last year, we have received more than a few letters from readers who are downright angry because we are not fair and balanced in our editorial stance. Well, you caught us.

We have never been nor have we ever claimed to be fair and balanced in our opinions. Actually, being balanced in an opinion piece tends to be counterproductive for any newspaper, but that is not the point.

The point is that the level of venom between the conservative and liberal letter writers to this paper has absolutely, undoubtedly increased over the last year.

People are angry. People feel threatened.

People are scared.

Should we be? How bad is it?

Well, our answer is that it’s pretty bad.

Our country seems to be at a real and undeniable crossroads. And not just our country, actually. The entire world seems a bit shaken, like it is all ready to snap and crash to the ground.

The United States and much of Europe are in a challenging economic crisis.

Despite not having a single recognizable commercial brand, a noticeable lack of research and development, and a largely impoverished population, China has become one of the world’s leading economic superpowers. That is just one

wide-view of the topsy-turvy times that are 2010.

We conservatives believe that the problems are much more entrenched here at home. We believe that we have become a country that is – and you can consider this at any level you want – driven more by government action than by private action. How much more we are reliant on government isn’t even really the point.

The fact that the scales have tipped away from that conservative core belief – the belief that the private sector is the only thing that can operate the engine of our economy – is enough to ring alarm bells.

Read the inset to that last sentence one more time.

Conservatives don’t believe that the private sector drives the economy more efficiently than the public sector; they believe it is the only real driver of that engine. It is the piston, the cylinder and the spark. The public sector is the engine gunk that builds up over time.

That is a very serious fear. An even more serious fear is that both ends of the political spectrum seem to have decided that now is the time to pick sides.

During the Reagan years and the Clinton years, people had their differences, but none of it felt like it threatened the fabric of our society. Under Reagan, the Russians served as our common enemy.

Under Clinton, it seemed that there was no external threat. Now, we face enemies within and without. These enemies are scattered, without a nation, faceless.

Perhaps President George W. Bush best summed up the spirit of these times when he said, “You’re either with us or against us.” That is essentially the stance being taken politically, economically and militarily within this country.

America is at a crossroads. We can choose at this very moment to become more like Greece – a failed economy, drowned by debt, deficit and anti-business policies. We can even become more like China – an economy thriving on the backs of an impoverished workforce. Or we can choose now to again be the shining light of capitalism, led by innovation and ingenuity and opportunity for all. The path we will choose seems more in doubt now than ever before in our nation’s great history.

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The fine arts festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 26, in Fort Zumwalt Park.

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Public meeting The city of O’Fallon will hold an open house regarding the Knolls Creekbank Stabilization Project from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 17, in the Renaud Spirit Center located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle.

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Displays will be posted to show the proposed improvements to address drainage issues existing along the creek banks between WingHaven, Whitetail Estates, and the Knolls subdivisions. A formal presentation will not be made, but O’Fallon city staff and the engineering firm for the project, Reitz and Jens, will be on hand to answer questions.

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Home loans forgiven Low-income families in O’Fallon who need help with household repairs, may qualify for the city of O’Fallon’s 2010 Home Improvement Loan Program.

“This program is great for low-income homeowners in need of repairing or replacing heating and cooling systems, and installing energy-efficient windows that can lower their utility bills throughout the year,” said Jessica Hawkins, O’Fallon’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrator. “The city can help up to 15 low-income O’Fallon homeowners who meet HUD income guidelines. We are offering zero-percent interest, forgivable loans of up to $5,000.”

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St. Charles Gold star hospital SSM St. Joseph Health Center recently received the Get With the Guidelines Gold Performance Achievement Award for Stroke Care. The hospital, along with 814 other hospitals, was honored in a special advertisement in the “America’s Best Hospitals” issue of US News & World Report in August.

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A total of 961 awards were given for achievement in coronary artery disease, stroke and/or heart failure treatment.

Suspects apprehended in homicide All three suspects accused in the attempted robbery and shooting death of a 23-year-old Wentzville man have been brought into custody.

Daniel Christopher Brennan died after suffering from a gun shot wound to the back on July 13. Brennan was found in his car on the Cave Springs overpass by police. He was transported to a local medical facility where he was pronounced dead at approximately 2:47 a.m., July 14.

“The victim was set up by a drug dealer to be robbed,” said Police Lt. Mike Akers.

“We do not know why the suspect shot the victim.”

Twenty-year-old Harvion Cameron of the 700 block of Fifth Street in St. Charles and 21-year-old Jeffery D. Lottie of the 300 block of Oak Borough in O’Fallon have been charged with murder in the second degree, robbery in the first degree and armed criminal action. A third suspect, a 15-year-old boy, has also been apprehended and turned over to the juvenile courts.

Both adult suspects are currently being held at the St. Charles County jail with a $1 million cash only bond.

SSM names chief medical officer James Hinrichs, MD, MPH, has been named chief medical officer/ executive director of medical affairs for SSM St. Joseph Health Center, SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville and SSM St. Joseph Medical Park. Hinrichs will begin his duties in August.

“I am excited about the opportunity to work with a medical staff that I respect so much, and a hospital administrative staff committed to moving SSM St. Joseph Health Center forward,” Hinrichs said.

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Pink for progress The Mid Rivers Women’s Golf Association held its second annual Pink Day Celebration of Life last month to raise money for the Siteman Cancer Center.

Last year the group earned $950. This year the league of 55 women raised $2,045 through donations.

“The funds at the center will be and have been used for families of cancer patients-mostly to help with transportation,” said Kathy Major, with the golf association.

The league decided to raise funds for the Siteman Cancer Center because two of the association’s ladies were receiving treatment from the center.

“We, as a group, just wanted all of our money to go to a cause that was near and dear to our hearts for our lovely ladies that died from cancer,” Major said.

St. Charles County T-shirts for special athletes Police officers will hit the supermarkets later this month to benefit Special Olympic athletes.

From Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, law enforcement officers will be selling Torch Run T-shirts at Shop ‘n Save supermarkets throughout the metro area.

“Special Olympics is the charity of choice for Missouri law enforcement, and it provides year-round training and competition for individuals with mental and physical disabilities,” said O’Fallon Police Officer Jeff Cook, who is a spokesman for Special Olympics. “Law enforcement meets that challenge by attending games and fund raising throughout the year to make the kids’ dreams possible.”

The 2010 T-shirt design commemorates the 25th anniversary of law enforcement’s participation. The cost is $10 for short sleeve T-shirts and $15 for long-sleeved shirts. A 25th anniversary commemorative pin will be sold for $2.

Officers also will offer free child identification kits to parents at the two O’Fallon Shop N Saves.

“The FBI promotes the use of child ID kits to collect information on children,” said Cook. “The kits also are available at the O’Fallon Police Department, but officers will be taking the opportunity to meet with the public and distribute these kits during the Torch Run T-shirt fund raiser.”

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Residents continue fight against condo development... but why?

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Who are “those” people, and why would they be bad for Cottleville?

That was the big question Thursday, July 23, as Cottleville residents packed Cottleville City Hall, most speaking against a 120-unit condominium development slated for land northwest of Harmony Lake Drive, adjacent to the Harmony Ridge subdivision.

Cottleville Mayor Don Yarber said approval of the development was given to the developer, Twin Eagles, LLC, earlier this month after a compromise was reached, settling on 10, three-story buildings with four condominiums per floor.

The compromise negotiated between Yarber and developer Rick Podhorn also calls for $232,000 in improvements at two park areas near the development.

The original proposal, rejected by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission called for a 72-unit rental apartment development.

Resident Brian Voss, speaking for residents of the Estates at Fairfield Manor subdivision, a neighborhood about onehalf mile from the proposed condominiums, asked why the development was approved despite the original proposal being rejected.

“I was opposed to the original proposal because it was to be apartments,” Yarber said. “But I was ensured that it will be strictly condos.”

Harmony Ridge resident Andre Edwards said he has listened as neighbors insisted that the city didn’t need apartments or condominiums because they draw “those kinds of people.” He listened as residents complained that Twin Eagles partner Rick Podhorn was not trusted because of the lofts and storefronts he constructed last year continue to lay empty after being foreclosed upon

by Sun Security Bank.

“This is not about Rick. There’s no harmony on the (Cottleville) Board (of Aldermen); there’s no harmony with the neighbors of Harmony Ridge,” Edwards said. “You are upset about ‘those people’ moving in. It’s about a degree of person.

You say, ‘we don’t want those people there.’ Are you talking about the black man who has been given the opportunity to better himself, the single mother, the people who can’t afford to spend $200,000 or more on housing?”

Buddy Hall, a member of the Cot-

During the July 23 meeting at Cottleville City Hall, Rick Podhorn, (standing), explains his good intentions for the new condominium development.

tleville Planning and Zoning commission, asked why the recommendation to deny submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission was ignored.

“We overwhelmingly denied it,” Hall said. “Now, it’s a done deal. A builder comes in waving money around, and you approve it.”

Yarber said the Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory commission that makes recommendations only.

Yarber reiterated that he was strongly opposed to the development when apartments were proposed, and although it’s possible that “a good money man” would rent an investment condominium, the development will have a homeowners’ association and be governed by rules just as traditional single-family homes are governed. He said Podhorn’s contribution to upgrade two parks in the city was a negotiated issue. He said the city worked to secure what the residents of Harmony Ridge wanted.

Yarber said he thinks condominiums will be a good opportunity for the city of Cottleville during these hard economic times.

Yarber said that in taking a survey of the city, he sees open commercial spaces that were never occupied. Several properties are open and empty, he said. Prime property on Mid Rivers Mall Drive is going vacant.

“These 120 condos will bring in more

people,” Yarber said. “And we need more people to bring more revenue (to the city).”

Yarber said every development in Cottleville has been met with opposition.

“We had complaints about Madison Park; we had complaints about Fast Lane,” Yarber said. “Now, those developments are all good for our city. And now, with the condominiums, we’re also giving those in Harmony Ridge a passive park with benches and trees.”

Podhorn held only 24 percent interest in the lofts development, adjacent to St. Charles Community College, Yarber said, and should not be blamed for the lofts failure.

Podhorn spoke to the group, saying the economic climate had changed dramatically after the lofts were built, and couldn’t stand at the price being offered.

“The current product will be on par with any area in Cottleville,” Podhorn said. “I’m working on salvaging Harmony Ridge.”

The approval of the development came with a split vote, with Alderman Don Buchheit (Ward 2) and Alderwoman Marie Mannino (Ward 1) voting in favor of the condo development.

Alderman Jim Hennessy (Ward 1) and Alderwoman Terri Voss (Ward 2) voted against the project. Mayor Don Yarber cast the tie-breaking vote, approving the development.

Police confiscate .22 rifles after lifeguard is shot

By Amy Armour Police believe a stray bullet that struck a 16-year-old O’Fallon lifeguard on July 25 came from a group of teenagers shooting targets into a hillside less than a mile away.

Police have confiscated four .22 caliber rifles from five teenagers who were shooting targets 7/10 of a mile from the Twin Chimneys subdivision pool in the 7000 block of Hwy. N in unincorporated St. Charles County.

The 16-year-old girl was working at the Twin Chimneys subdivision pool at 6:30 p.m. on July 25, when she felt something hit her leg.

O’Fallon Police Officer Diana Damke said the lifeguard thought someone threw something at her. Damke said she was bleeding a little and was planning to go to the urgent care.

But, several minutes later, someone at the pool found a bullet lying on the ground and the police were called.

Damke said the lifeguard was struck in the upper leg by the stray bullet, which punctured then bounced off of her leg.

“She’s fine,” Damke said. “She was treated and released from a local hospital.”

The case will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review once the ballistics report—which should take several weeks—is complete.

Police said the property owner where the teens were shooting was advised that it was unsafe to shoot on the property.

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There will be no name change to Hwy. “We’re trying to draw visitors and shopK, and after a quasi-heated debate, it was pers into the city, not confuse them,” Mack decided simply by a nod of the head. said. “MoDOT has said that the highway At a recent O’Fallon City Council meet- signage wouldn’t take place for at least ing and a bit of passive-aggressive verbal two years.” sparring, Councilman Jeff Schwentker Councilman Dan Haney (Ward 3) said (Ward 4), a life-long resident and Coun- “the right name” could determine whether cilman John Haman Jr. (Ward 3) agreed he supports the issue in the future. to drop a change of name request for Hwy. “We have a lot of other things to do, K as proposed last month and leave it as and I personally would like to see it end,” MeadMidRiversNewsMag0729.pdf 7/28/10 it is.

Schwentker said.

Haman has been a strong advocate of a name change, hoping to shed the city of what he calls its rural moniker.

“We are not a farm town and it’s time to stop acting like one,” Haman said at an earlier meeting.

Haman said he doesn’t believe the rural reference of Hwy. K reflects the city’s the advancements.

Haman was pulling to see Hwy. K at lake st. louis named Krekel Boulevard, paying tribute to the city’s founder—Arnold Krekel (1815-1888), a German immigrant who invested in property and laid out plans in the heart of what became downtown O’Fallon.

He said residents and businesses along the stretch would have the option of using K or Krekel as their mailing address.

“All I hear are these questions about change, change, change. It’s not a change, it’s an addition,” Haman said. “We’d be taking State Route K and adding a street name.”

Schwentker said he wanted to put an end to the debate and decide by a nod of heads—an unofficial way of settling the issue, yet not voting according to council protocol.

“If two people disagree, and the other eight say they want it, OK,” said Schwentker. “If one person wants it, and nine don’t, it dies.”

The nod of heads won—1 in favor of the name change; 9 against.

When the issue was raised last month, Schwentker adamantly pushed against the idea, saying “there’s no way the name of the city’s busiest roadway should change because residents and businesses won’t buy it.”

Schwentker said he spoke with others on the council who said they weren’t exactly against the name change, despite MoDOT’s agreement that signs along Hwy. K would be changed with regular maintenance in fall, and there would be no expense to the city.

Councilwoman Rose Mack (Ward 2) returned with issues of expense and possible delays in changing I-70 and Hwy. 40/61 signs directing visitors to the city and area businesses.

Councilman Mike Pheney (Ward 5) O’Fallon Police Chief Roy Joachimsaid his constituents indicated that a sim- staller said other issues with a Hwy. K pler name would be better, or just leave it name change include the city and county as Hwy. K. 911 system, and the expense in changing Haman was concerned that if O’Fallon police computer software. officials fail to change the name of Hwy. “Based upon feedback, I’m sensing K, St. Charles County may do so. there’s not a great desire to have staff “St. Charles County could not make pursue this further,” City Administrator a name change in the city of O’Fallon’s Keith Riesberg said. “If the council would jurisdiction,” said City Attorney Kevin like to add this to a future agenda, they 6:51:39 PM O’Keefe. can do so.”

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Florissant youth drowns in Lake Saint Louis

By Jeannie Seibert ment.

At approximately 12:52 a.m., July 26, Lake Saint Louis police officers, fireLake Saint Louis police officers responded fighters from Lake Saint Louis Fire Protecto a call from the Woodlands Marina on tion District, O’Fallon Police Department the larger of the city’s two lakes. Officers St. Charles Police Department, emergency were alerted to a missing person. medical services personnel and an officer About three hours later, everyone’s worst from Missouri State Water Patrol confears were realized. At 4:07 a.m., a young ducted an extensive search for the missing man’s body was recovered. Paramedics teen. pronounced him dead at the scene. The The investigation continues as investigapolice have identified the victim as Cole tors await the results of testing from the Schogl, 17, of Florissant. medical examiner.

A news release from the police departPreliminary findings lead investigators ment outlined the events that began late to believe the drowning was accidental.

Reports from the scene indicate no eviJuly 25.

A group of seven friends had left the dence of foul play. No charges are pending dock at approximately 10:30 p.m. for an at this time.

The Water Patrol is conducting a sepaevening boat ride. Witnesses told officers rate investigation and charged one of the alcohol was consumed on the boat.

As the boaters prepared to return to the members of the party of boating while dock, the victim and one other member of intoxicated resulting in an accident.

Additionally, police have determined the the group decided to take a final swim off the back of the boat, the news release said. condition of the boat operator had no bearOne of the two returned to the boat alone. ing on the accidental drowning.

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St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, right, honored Alderman Don Aytes (Ward 4), center, for his 21 years as an elected official on the Board of Aldermen and his long-standing service to the community. Aytes was the city’s first ‘recycling czar’ helping to introduce the initial effort and then promoting the program expansion which ultimately led to construction of the award-winning Recycle City. Aytes has also been a long-time volunteer to numerous senior citizen programs like Meals on Wheels. His wife, Delores, left, was among numerous Aytes family members who attended the presentation ceremony during the July 22 Board of Aldermen meeting.

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Close call in Canvas Cove prompts DP aldermen to authorize stop sign

By Jeannie Seibert

A distracted driver on a heavily populated subdivision street resulted in tragedy last year. To prevent a reoccurrence Canvas Cove residents approached Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen to request one or more stop signs in their neighborhood.

They got one and other measures could be coming.

Lori Ann Brown’s 4-year-old daughter was struck by a car driven by a distracted driver near the intersection of Van Gough and Rembrandt in 2009 while the little girl was riding her toddler tricycle across the roadway.

Brown said the driver “was barreling down the street.” She maintains that a stop sign would have forced the driver to slow down on the downhill slope, giving her daughter time to cross the street.

Her daughter, Madison, now 5 years old, has still not completely recovered from her injuries, requiring a brace and another possible back surgery, Brown said.

Kimberly Videmschek, James and Cindy Fishburn, and Diane Phelps

joined Brown in making a case for at least one added stop sign.

Another neighbor, Charles Grey, who had initially opposed another stop sign, said he’d changed his mind after hearing the others’ testimony and supported one sign be added to the downhill side of Van Gough.

Overgrown foliage and cars parked on both sides of the street were also blamed for the limited sight circumstances that led to the little girl’s injuries last year and a previous accident involving a pedestrian seven years ago.

Mayor Pam Fogarty said she’d been to the intersection to inspect the situation.

“Stop signs are to control traffic flow not the speed” of vehicles,” Fogarty said. “But I’m a mother too. While I was out there I saw a close call. Stop sign or no, some jerk is going to run the sign.”

Fogarty said she was in favor of a threeway stop “for stupid people” but urged a traffic study be conducted for a more expert opinion.

In the meantime, Fogarty said she had approached the property owners where landscaping had grown to the point of

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Canvas Cove subdivision residents, from left, James and Cindy Fishburn, Madison Brown (on her mother’s lap), Lori Ann Brown, Kimberly Videmschek and Diane Phelps appealed to the Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen for a stop sign to slow traffic after an accident last year injured four-year-old Madison Brown.

restricting drivers’ ability to see down the street and they had agreed to cut back the foliage.

Speed bumps and traffic cones could also act as a speed deterrent, Fogarty added.

Alderman Scott Kolbe (Ward 1) said his impression was that local residents were using Van Gough as a cut-through from Feise Rd. to Hwy. N. Because the street doesn’t go all the way through, drivers are turning around and speed-

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Alderman Dave Kampleman (Ward 1) had come to the same conclusion, recommending the ‘No Outlet’ sign be moved closer to the entry into the subdivision and a restriction against on-street parking be considered.

The board voted to approve one stop sign for Van Gough Drive and discussions continue as to other traffic calming measures.

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The next collection date will be Aug. 5.

Appointments can be made by calling 9701456.

The special collections are specifically for the disposal of large volumes of yard waste and storm debris. Small amounts can be set out for normal yard waste collection.

For the special collection, yard waste must be cut to lengths of 8 feet or less and placed at the curb parallel to the street.

There will be no charge for residents to self-haul debris to Earth Centre by taking Mid Rivers Mall Drive north of I-70, turn right on Ecology Drive, follow the road to the end and watch for signs.

The Solid Waste Association of North America recently selected St. Peters as winner of the 2010 Gold Excellence Award in Composting.

This is the third honor the city has received in the past few years for its Organic Resource Recycling Program which converts lawn waste and storm debris into dewatered biosolids to create high-quality compost.

“The Organic Resource Recycling Program is a great example of how St. Peters goes green,” said Mayor Len Pagano. “We save materials from the landfill and create earth-friendly compost that’s used throughout the community.

The facility’s previous milestones the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) awarded St. Peters a National Clean Water Act Recognition Award in the category of Exemplary Biosolids Management for a large operating facility.

Prior to that, in 2007, St. Peters received an Outstanding Management of Wastewater Plant Biosolids award from the Missouri Water Environment Association for developing and implementing cost-effective, environmentally safe and publicly acceptable biosolids management practices.

“All of your staff should be very proud of these successful efforts in achieving the highest level of excellence in solid waste management,” said Pamela S. Wike, a representative for the Solid Waste Association of North America, when notifying St. Peters of the organization’s recent Gold Excellence Award. “This is no small accomplishment given the excellent quality of this year’s nominations.”

The Organic Resources Recycling Program beneficially recycles biodegradable yard waste matter and dewatered biosolids.

St. Peters collects yard waste curbside, and opens the Earth Centre facility at the end of Ecology Drive to drop off yard waste.

The nutrient-rich biosolids are byproducts of St. Peters’ wastewater treatment process.

Dewatered biosolids and yard waste are processed, mixed, composted, tested and sold back to the community to be used to improve soil or control erosion. St. Peters residents may use up to 2 free cubic yards of compost or mulch each year.

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O’Fallon property owners can expect tax cuts

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley O’Fallon City officials received good news at the recent City Council meeting, learning that the city’s 2010 property tax rate is projected to be more than 20 percent lower than last year’s rate.

Finance Director Vicki Boschert said the city’s property tax rate has been calculated at 92 cents per $100 of assessed home valuation. That means a homeowner with a $100,000 home will pay $92 in city property taxes.

Boschert said the city’s tax rate is able to be lowered because the city has reduced its debt service payments.

“Over the years, we have been paying down our general obligation debt, and because of this, the tax rate may continue to decrease,” Boschert said.

In 2001, the city’s property tax rate was 89 cents, just 3 cents less than this year’s projected tax rate; a stabilized rate that Boschert said is because of careful budgeting.

But don’t expect your property tax balance due to be this low.

“I get questions all the time about why the tax rate is higher than we reported,”

Boschert said. “Many people don’t understand that we (the city) receive approximately one-tenth of the total property tax bill. The remainder of fees are paid to school district, fire district, ambulance and other taxing entities.”

Boschert said that according to law, a public hearing will be held and notices will be posted at the two libraries in the city.

The first reading of the proposed tax levy will be heard by the council at the Aug. 10 council meeting.

Boschert said she has documentation that can be informative to residents regarding where their tax dollars go. The breakdowns are expected to be posted on the city’s Web site after the tax levy has been approved, denied or changed by the City Council.

Councilman Dan Haney (Ward 3) said in today’s day and age of increasing tax bills, to say we are able to reduce our tax rate by over 21 percent is outstanding.

“Every one of our council members has worked together on our current budget, and we’re proud to be able to pare it down to reduce taxes,” Haney said. “We should make sure everyone knows what they are getting out of their leadership in the city and their tax dollars.”

O’Fallon cuts rates for sewer insurance program

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley After a shaky start with debates over costs and whether the program could pay for itself, the city’s sewer lateral insurance program will see a significant reduction in fees—cuts achieved in just over two years since the program began.

Finance Director Vicki Boschert said fees for 2010 will be $6.50 per property owner, compared to $20 charged since the program began in August 2008, a $13.50 reduction in fees. The fee appears on O’Fallon residential property tax bills sent by the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue.

Boschert said when the city gains more understanding of how many residents are using the program, city staff will be better able to assess possibly a lower rate.

There were 19 claims for lateral sewer line repairs this year, and about $11,000 in expenditures. In 2009 there were 14 claims approved, but some may have been claims that overlapped from the prior year, Boschert said.

“If we assume the rate of repairs will remain constant, we’re projecting an expense of $95,000 for 2010,” Boschert said.

City staff arrived at the rate by levying

an amount equal to the expenses coming in, while maintaining a $200,000 reserve fund, Boschert said.

“The annual fee assessment doesn’t come in until the end of the year,” Boschert said.

“Once we get more history behind us we may be better able to assess rates.”

The program began in late August 2008, and covers repairs to sewer lines that run from one’s home to the main pipe, which all homes on a street are connected to as well. Typically, one thinks of plumbing issues as being within the house, but in fact, homeowners are traditionally responsible for all plumbing pipes until they connect to the main line, Boschert said.

If the pipe fails between your house and the main line, the homeowner is traditionally responsible for repairs. This could include digging up the yard and fixing the pipe, then putting the yard back together.

If it goes under the street to connect to the main on the other side of the street you would be responsible for fixing the street as well. The average cost of such repair is about $3,500.

Under the city’s lateral sewer insurance, repair of the lateral sewer line is completed and paid for by the city after a claim is filed.

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By Jeannie Seibert In Sept. 2009, Gary Grewe requested St. Peters Board of Aldermen approve a commercial improvement district (CID) to dedicate a portion of retail sales tax dollars to offset the cost of upgrades and public improvements to his shopping center.

They did and now the improvements are about to be completed.

“I’m here to report it worked,” Grewe said, during a July 22 city work session.

“Thanks.”

The CID raised $3 million-plus which helped pay for an overall $6 million facelift to the Mid Rivers Plaza shopping center, at Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Sue Mandy..

“The renovation is to reposition the center,” Grewe said. Plans call for the work to be completed well before the Christmas shopping season gets underway. The reinvestment has bolstered Grewe’s tenant count. Current retailers are extending leases, upgrading store interiors and new tenants are signing to locate to the shopping center.

“Bed, Bath & Beyond has since extended its lease for another 10 years,” Grewe said.

The Factory Card Outlet is merging with Party City to open a Halloween store in the near future along with Green Thumb and Chuck’s Boots.

All the decisions to relocate or to stay at the site are “because of the remodel,” Grewe said.

The construction schedule is on track to “make a deteriorating dog into something we can all be proud of,” Grewe said. “We should be done by Sept. 10.”

Aldermen Rocky Reitmeyer and Dave Thomas (Ward 1) both requested Grewe give the parking lot plan a close look as many residents had complained in the past about the former design which was difficult to negotiate.

Promising he would, Grewe fully credited the CID for the ability to reduce the vacancy rate so it’s more in line with the average commercial retail development.

“It’s a fantastic success,” Grewe said.

Then, he suggested the city extend the same opportunity to Blackstone Shopping Center, located at Mexico Road at Cave Springs.

O’Fallon residents may get automated water meters

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley There was a time when meter readers seemed to be a common sight in neighborhoods. Dogs would bark, the meter reader would jump the fence if needed, note your water or electric usage and be on his or her way.

Now, Dan Scherer, managing director of O’Fallon’s Water and Sewer Division, says city residents will likely see automated water meters read via radio antenna, registering water usage “to the drop.”

Meter readers are the latest to be hit by the technology monster.

Angela Hedgecock, wastewater project developer for Siemens Company, said the city has proposed about 11,000 iPERL meters and about 400 retrofitted commercial meters. More than 11,000 transmission points will be in the system enabling hourly reads.

The project cost is $5.8 million, but with financing at 4.18 percent, the cost is estimated at $8.5 million over the life of the program. Revenue savings to the city because of tighter water usage monitoring would average about $700,000 per year, Hedgecock said.

“One of the greatest perks of the system is meter readers don’t have to physically touch the meters. The system automatically reads via a radio system,” Hedgecock said. “Residents can also log on to a Web site to monitor their water usage, and the computer technology also gives customer service representatives the opportunity to see data directly in front of them when a customer questions water usage costs.”

Hedgecock said the city will be able to read the mainline meters, while freeing up meter readers to do preventative maintenance, thereby reducing operational costs.

“The automated system also reduces workmen’s compensation claims and vehicle expenses,” Hedgecock said. “It is also carbon-footprint friendly.”

Greg Modlisch of Siemens said job creation is critically important, and Siemens has worked with officers of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 who have agreed to put a large crew on this project to install the new meters if the project is approved.

“The EPA wants these types of projects to go on, and it shows that O’Fallon is in a leadership position,” Modlisch said.

The City Council is expected to consider the proposal at its Aug. 12 meeting.

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O’Fallon looking to escrow funds to protect new homeowners should include something that protects the homeowners associations from defective retention ponds. Bender said a new grading ordinance addresses that issue.

Councilman Mark Perkins (Ward 5) said he was glad to see a provision reducing the time of street acceptance.

“I think we’ll have closer ability to monitor streets in the final hours,” Perkins said.

Bender said in addition to the 95-percent completion inspection, work is also inspected at 50-percent and 75-percent

completion, and if there are no deficiencies, a portion of the initial escrow is released.

“We do inspections (before each percentage of escrow release) because we never want to get to a point where we release more escrows than are needed if a builder goes south and the city needs to finish things,” Bender said.

Hennessy added, “If we find a major deficiency, we’re not giving a dime back.

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By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley O’Fallon city officials are taking an innovative approach to protect residents and taxpayer dollars in new, unfinished subdivisions from being stuck with poorly constructed infrastructure for those times when a builder bellies up and leaves everything undone.

Builder bankruptcies, a common situation in these hard economic times, are leaving homeowners in orphaned neighborhoods stuck with problems that won’t easily go away. Now, because of O’Fallon’s proposed “maintenance escrow fund” soon to be required by the city of O’Fallon, builders will have to put “maintenance escrow funds” in an account until the city inspects and finds that all inadequacies are addressed.

It’s a common problem in St. Charles County. In Wentzville, Mayor Paul Lambi says 30 percent of the city’s new subdivisions have been left abandoned because of bankrupt builders. Dardenne Prairie, an area much smaller than Wentzville, says they have four subdivisions in the same boat. St. Charles County, O’Fallon and Cottleville have all experienced the plight of residents whose builder promises and homeowner dreams disappeared with the sound of hammering nails.

The maintenance escrow fund introduced will help the city keep a close watch on builders buying lots in bank-owned subdivisions, said City Engineer Dale Bender.

The ordinance was initiated to protect the city from costs due to damage during a home construction, and because there have been situations when builders bought bank-owned lots and “weren’t as careful with the work because they don’t have escrows on file,” Bender said.

“We were concerned about what we had in Walden Pond when builders who had no interest in what happened to a development purchased lots, built homes and a whole host of issues arose,” Bender said.

“In the Walden Pond subdivision we didn’t get enough escrow for repairs and the city had to deal with it.”

The proposed ordinance, still in its early stages, includes some requirements that have been in place for 3 years, but new stipulations that require the city to accept the infrastructure at 95 percent as long as the builder provided a maintenance escrow, Bender said.

“This will allow the city to be able to work with cases where the banks have taken over and you want to proceed in an orderly way and not put the city at risk,” Bender said.

Bender said there is a formula as to how much escrow would be required.

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St. Charles, O’Fallon residents receive Lifesaver Awards

Funderburk and Hanson: Abby When that didn’t immediately work, Funderburk arrived Funderburk and

By LISA WATSON Emma Hanson and started abdominal thrusts. Ethan began to cough and Five area residents were honored, July 26, by the Amerireceived Lifesaver can Red Cross of St. Louis for stepping up in emergency started to breathe again. Now, he’s doing fine.

Awards from the Hanson said that when she had to take a CPR class as part Red Cross for situations.

A St. Charles County deputy, Francis Howell Middle of her job training, she thought she would never have to use saving 1-year-old Ethan Koenig School nurse, two YMCA employees and a father from it. Now, she’s grateful the class was required.

Misty Koenig, Ethan’s mother, said he has attended the from choking.

O’Fallon earned the Lifesaver Award, which the Red Cross From left, Misty hands out to people who perform heroic, life-saving actions. YMCA since he was 4 months old.

“We trust our children there wholeheartedly,” she said. Koenig (Ethan’s mother); Funderburk; Ethan Koenig; A total of 18 St. Louis-area residents received the award, “We’re so thankful for the couple of days each year the Y Hanson; and Jason Koenig, (Ethan’s father). which has been handed out annually since 1984.

Austin Redd had a stomachache one morning in May, but still went to school. During gym class, however, the 13-year-old suddenly collapsed.

Deputy Ronald Neupert was nearby and checked Austin’s vital signs. Soon, school nurse Lynne Finnerty arrived on the scene and the two began CPR. Finnerty had asked someone to bring an automated external defibrillator, or AED. When it arrived, she used it to shock Austin’s heart back to normal. By the time paramedics arrived, Austin was conscious and talking.

Austin had open-heart surgery at an area hospital, has since recovered and is back to normal.

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Neupert said the incident couldn’t have turned out the way it did without help from the entire staff, students, the paramedics, and the AED provided by the school district.

“This is truly an honor, but the real honor lies right here with Austin, that he fought to come back,” Finnerty said.

Abby Funderburk and Emma Hanson, employees of the St. Charles YMCA, were awarded for saving 1-year-old Ethan Koenig. Ethan began choking at lunch, and Hanson began performing back blows to dislodge the food.

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By Amy Armour The Fort Zumwalt North Jazz Band has been honored with an invitation to the 2010 Midwest Clinic in Chicago.

The International Band and Orchestra Conference, which was developed to serve music educators and improve music education, chose only three high school jazz ensembles this year. The FZN Jazz Band was the only one chosen from Missouri and it marks the band’s second invitation.

This year, 38 bands, orchestras, jazz and chamber ensembles were asked to perform out of 140 submissions. The groups represented include: middle schools, high schools, universities, and community and professional groups from across the country and around the world.

Rob Babel, director of the Fort Zumwalt North Jazz Band, said about 15,000 music educators and musicians attend the conference each year. In addition to 30 concert performances, the conference will also include 90 educational clinics

for music students.

“There are a lot of good educational clinics taught by the best musicians in the country,” Babel said.

To be selected, the jazz ensemble submitted three recordings of its works. And those recordings were then judged by a panel of board members at the Midwest Clinic.

“It’s a real honor to be chosen. It’s really a prestigious (conference),” Babel said. “It’s instant recognition for the students in a program with high standards.”

The FZN Jazz Band, consisting of 17 students, will travel to the conference in mid-December to play a 45-minute concert of about nine songs. At the conference, the jazz band will also include guest singer Annie Rodamaker. Rodamaker is a 2006 FZN graduate and former piano player for the jazz band.

This will be the first trip to the conference for trombone player Kayla Nogle. She plans to major in music education at Lindenwood University in 2011.

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different bands that are the best in the country,” said Nogle, who will be a senior at FZN next year.

And the invitation looks great on a college application.

“A college band director knows that there are going to be students they want to have in their program,” Babel said. “It will open some doors for students.”

Babel said it will also heighten the recognition of the FZN jazz program. Since the first invitation to the band in 2004, the school has received many requests from college ensembles to play for the school. “(College Ensembles) want to come and play in front of our kids to show them about the music program at their college,” Babel said.

But it’s not all work and no play for these musicians. In addition to learning lots about music, the jazz band will also take in some sights around Chicago including a performance by the Blue Man Group.

“We’re going to try and set up at least one activity that’s characteristic of Chicago,” Babel said.

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By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley The sun had yet to rise above the Lake Michigan horizon when Brittany Howell and her dad arrived at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center for the July 21 American Idol auditions.

They were arriving at an event Brittany had set her sights on when the show began 10 seasons ago, and, after all, her road to stardom had been on hold for several years since her brief stint in Hollywood at age 5.

Brittany, 16, once appeared in a Jelly Belly (candy) commercial and had a spot on a children’s sitcom. Lately, she is recognized for her beautiful rendition of the national anthem at River City Rascal’s games and the St. Louis Building and Construction Trades’ annual picnic and tug-owar.

But Hollywood wasn’t right for Brittany at that young age, and her dad, Bob Howell, an O’Fallon councilman, decided it was time for her to come home.

Last week, however, Brittany was back in the limelight joining 10,000 or more aspiring talents in Milwaukee to try for a spot as a contestant in the 10th season of Fox TV’s “American Idol” singing competition.

“We had a blast,” said her father. “It was really neat to see the different races and nationalities, and kids of all types— Jewish kids in their yarmulkes, ‘70s types and then there were the kooks. One guy wore a silver sequin suit and carried a big toothbrush—those are the ones that dress to draw attention. There was no hatred toward each other. They all had different lifestyles, but were all sitting together having a great time. It was really neat to see that generation together having such a great time because of something that is important to them.”

Contestant hopefuls were told the door to registration would open at 7 a.m., but because Brittany didn’t want to take any chances, she and her father headed out from their hotel at 3:30 a.m. the day of the big registration. They thought they were

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Brittany and her father spent two days waiting: about five to eight hours to register and get an “American Idol” wristband, and another five or so hours to be admitted on audition day.

Brittany, a student at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, said it wasn’t difficult to coax her dad into making a trip. She said they both enjoyed it, and found it to be a huge eye-opener for them and anyone who is a fan of the “Idol” show.

“Since the show started, we’ve been watching,” Brittany said. “I’ve been dreaming of trying out.”

Brittany said there were at least 10,000 people auditioning, many simultaneously, spread between 12 judge stations, curtained off, but certainly not out of earshot.

“You could hear the people on both sides of you singing. If you know your song, it’s not too distracting,” Brittany said. “Then when you’re singing, two producers point and stop you whenever they want. Some may get 8 seconds, others 15 seconds. It goes very quickly.”

Brittany sang the song, “Hurt,” by Christina Aguilera.

Producers decided who advanced to the “winner’s circle,” where contestants filled out forms and were asked to return to Milwaukee at a later date for a second round of auditions— this time, in front of “Idol” executive producers.

Most, including Brittany, were told “they weren’t a good fit.” Only a lucky few made it to the next round.

“I didn’t make it, but it was still a good time,” Brittany said. “I think the most exciting part was in line, waiting to go in. People were outside singing together...

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Book club rescheduled Francis Howell Dancers needed The Francis Howell Central Sensations Dance Team will be hold its annual Fall Dance Clinic for all girls from kindergarten to eighth grade from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 11 in the Francis Howell Central gym.

A parent performance will be held at noon that day and participants will learn a dance routine to be performed at a varsity football game on Sept. 17. The cost is $25 per girl, and includes one routine, T-shirt, snack and the performance.

To register, call Cindy Gruender at 7956645 or e-mail cindy@gruender.us.com.

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Practice for Girls on the Run at Independence Elementary School will be held from 4:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, Aug. 10 through Nov. 12.

The Girls on the Run program aims to give girls a strong sense of identity, have a healthy body image, give and receive support in a group and complete a 5K event.

The girls will race on Sat., Nov. 13.

The fee for the program is $150. Brochures and registration forms will be sent home in the near future. For more information, contact Sharlene Woerther at swoerther@charter.net or call 477-8859.

Francis Howell stars shine Four Francis Howell School District students were a part of a distinct group of more than 60 high school students who spent their summer working with some of the top scientists in the greater St. Louis area. The student-scientists conducted a wide range of research, studying everything from neural circuits in the brain to

human/robot interaction.

The 2010 STARS Francis Howell School District graduating students and their research projects are: Taylor Bell, Francis Howell North High School, “Computational Modeling of the EGF Pathway Yields Possible Cancer Treatment;” Radhika Natarajan, Francis Howell High School, “Assessment of 99mTc-Sestamibi as a Potential Noninvasive Imaging Probe in Human Pancreatic Carcinoma Cells”; Cat Pherigo, Francis Howell North High School, “Transient Kinetic Characterization with YProcedure: Application to CO Oxidation on Pd Catalyst”; and Nathan Stein, Francis Howell High School, “Assessing the Effect of Saturation on Photoelectron Image Subtraction.”

On July 16, they graduated from the 2010 Students and Teachers as Research Scientists program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The program is sponsored by Pfizer Inc., LMI Aerospace Inc. /D3Technologies, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Solae, UMSL and Washington University in St. Louis. UMSL also partnered with the Donald Danforth Science Center in Creve Coeur, Saint Louis University, Solae, St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Washington University, all of which provided research opportunities for the STARS participants.

“UMSL is proud and delighted to take the lead as the host institution for the STARS program. We share a commitment to pre-collegiate science education with our academic, institutional and corporate partners,” UMSL Chancellor Tom George said at the STARS confirmation ceremony.

Kenneth Mares, director of the STARS program at UMSL, said that students with bachelor’s and advanced degrees in science, math and engineering are needed more today than ever by American businesses wanting to stay competitive.

The Francis Howell Middle School Parent Book Study on “Get Out of My Life, But First Can You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall” has been rescheduled to Sept. 9, 16, and 23.

For more information, about the Parent Book Study or Summer Survival Series, contact Jean Gunnels in the Francis Howell Middle School office at 851-4892 or e-mail jean.gunnels@fhsdschools.org.

Fort Zumwalt New student BBQ Fort Zumwalt North Middle School will be holding its New Student Barbecue from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Fri., Aug. 13.

New students will be interacting with staff members and peers during this event, which is designed to diminish anxieties that students may have about their new school.

Hot dogs and chips will be served.

Students will be able to get to know staff members and participate in activities to help them become familiar with their new surroundings.

Visit the Portal Parents of Fort Zumwalt parents are reminded of how to enhance their connection between their children and their education by using the SISK12 Parent Portal.

Parent should fill out the Parent Portal Registration form and return it to their child’s school. A password will be e-mailed to the address provided on the registration form.

Parents then should visit the Web page at sdm.fz.k12.mo.us/fzco where they can log in. Once inside the Portal, parents will have access to several different areas of information for each child they have enrolled in the district.

SCC student and Phi Beta Lambda member Justin Hanna of St. Peters, placed ninth in Accounting for Professionals at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference held July 9 through July 12, in Nashville, Tenn.

Information in the Portal includes: course schedules, grade books, attendance, term grades, activities and more.

Senior help The Fort Zumwalt School District is seeking adults over 50 years of age to share one hour a week during the school day with a child in kindergarten through third grade helping to build reading skills and self-esteem.

The district will provide training, materials, and ongoing support for volunteers to work with the children as tutors and friends.

Volunteers may choose the school and the available time each week to volunteer.

Training sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 at Twin Chimneys Elementary. To volunteer, or for more information on the OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program, contact Twin Chimneys Elementary at 240-0093 or Rock Creek Elementary at 980-1800.

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Record-setting catfish

By Amy Armour After three hours without a single bite, Greg Bernal and his girlfriend Janet Momphard, were ready to hang up their fishing poles for the night.

But luckily the couple decided to keep their poles in the water for 30 more minutes because Bernal snagged his biggest fish— and the biggest blue catfish recorded in the state of Missouri.

The couple had launched their 22-foot aluminum john boat on the Missouri River just before sunset on July 19.

“There was nothing happening, and there was a storm coming in,” said Bernal, of Florissant.

Bernal said they moved the boat about 100 feet, locating some big fish on their Lowrance X510C fish finder.

And big fish doesn’t quite describe the recordbreaking 130-pound blue catfish Bernal hooked at 12:30 a.m., just minutes Greg Bernal with his catch. before the half hour was up.

“The rod just took off,” Bernal said.

Bernal easily broke the state record for “It was exciting. He hooked it and the the largest blue catfish caught on a pole and line was screaming. I was trying to hold line—which was set in 1991 with a 103the light so he could see,” said Momphard, pound blue catfish. Bernal also broke the of St. Charles. “We knew it was a big fish world record—pending official confirmabecause it was fighting us.” tion—which was a 124-pound blue catfish It took 15 minutes for Bernal to get the caught in the Mississippi River near Alton fish to the boat and another 30 minutes for in 2005. the couple to wrestle it into the boat.

This isn’t the first fishing record Bernal “We were trying to put the fish into the has held. In October 1995, Bernal broke net, but the net was too short,” Momphard the Illinois record for his 79.12-pound blue said. catfish. Momphard’s biggest fish was a The big fish ripped holes into one net. 40-pound blue catfish.

Momphard grabbed a second net and the Unfortunately, by the time the couple couple struggled to lift the fish into the made it back to the boat ramp the fish had boat and the 150-gallon live well. died.

“When the head broke the top of the “We’re donating the carcass back to sciwater, I couldn’t believe it. I knew it was ence so it can be studied,” Momphard said. big, but I couldn’t believe it,” Bernal said.

The big catch hasn’t stopped the couple On July 20, the couple took the huge fish from trying again. Bernal has already been to the Missouri Department of Conserva- out on the river looking for more big fish. tion’s Regional Office at the August A. His latest catch—a 24-pound blue catfish Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. “The fact that this fish, and the standing Charles to be officially weighed. world record blue catfish, were both caught The fish was officially 130 pounds, 57 near the same area goes to show what kind inches in length and 45 inches in girth. of world-class fishing we have in MisOfficials estimate the blue catfish to be souri,” said Sarah Peper, fisheries biologist between 20 and 30 years old. who weighed the 130-pound fish.

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By DIANE PLATTNER New federal legislation calling for tougher standards for the school food industry has sparked favorable reaction from area school district officials.

The federal House Education and Labor Committee on July 15 approved a bill that would allow for the creation of new standards for all food in schools, including food sold in school vending machines.

The Committee passed the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act with a vote of 32-13.

While the legislation calls for about $8 billion on nutrition programs over the next decade, a few Republican committee members expressed concerns about the bill’s funding sources. In addition, while the investment is substantial, the reality is that the number adds only about 15 cents a day for each of the approximately 30 million students in schools across America,

which is likely not enough to fund the program, Parkway School District officials said.

Parkway currently spends more than the $2.50 it charges for each student lunch.

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Health care advocates’ strong push for healthier school food has sparked unprecedented support for new standards from many of the country’s biggest food and beverage companies, which find it increasingly difficult to sell junk food in school.

The new legislation would not ban many foods that always have been popular with kids, such as hamburgers, pizza and soda.

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By J.D. GRAVATTE Regardless of one’s academic major, for college students, the term “starving artist” very often seems to apply. Even if tuition, room and board are covered, the life of a college student is full of expenses.

How are college students making ends meet?

Each semester starts with one of the priciest – and most necessary – of a college student’s expenses: books. Depending on a student’s major and the number of hours in which he or she is enrolled, books can cost anywhere from $200$1,000 per semester. Web sites like half. com, an e-Bay affiliate, and Amazon.com offer used books at prices that often are substantially less than those charged by the school store, area students said.

Some students said they are lucky to get half of their money back when they sell back their books to the university store at the end of the semester, but Amazon. com offers a buyback program that pays them far more money for their books and allows them to ship them back for free.

The credit they receive can be put toward future book purchases, saving even more money, students said.

One student reported that she and some of her friends have sometimes resorted to sharing textbooks with other students.

Expenses like laundry, cleaning supplies and food make up a big portion of costs for college students.

Most dormitory and apartment laundry facilities charge about $1.25 to wash a load of laundry and another $1to dry it.

“My roommate Rachel and I do our laundry together,” Lacy Smith, a student at Saint Louis University, said. “We combine our clothes and usually end up doing two or three less loads of laundry each

time we do it. Rachel and I each have a drying rack for our clothes. As long as you don’t need your clothes dry in a hurry, those are a great way to save money by not paying for a dryer.”

Gordon McGregor, a student at St. Charles Community College, said that he and his friends take regular advantage of specials at area restaurants. Every Tuesday, he said, they go out for chicken wings because they can get them for 45 cents apiece.

“For 20 wings, it’s less than 10 bucks,” McGregor said.

Students also cited weekly deals on burgers and pizzas and said it “definitely pays” to take advantage of those offers.

As for entertainment, college students know to look for the free stuff. Students enrolled this summer in St. Louis area schools said they took advantage of the St. Louis Zoo, free seats at the Muny, and free concerts downtown and at municipal parks.

Some students said they have saved money by cutting and coloring one another’s hair, or exchanging one service for another. For example, a student may cut a friend’s hair in exchange for use of the friend’s car or for doing the friend’s laundry.

Other tips included shopping at secondhand stores for furniture, appliances, kitchen gadgets, clothing and accessories, etc.; carpooling when going home for breaks; walking or bicycling, rather than driving, to campus.

Also consider using coupons; asking about student discounts at restaurants, movie theaters, etc., filling prescriptions at the student health center; and utilizing the on-campus gym, which at many schools is free.

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• Adding interest to reading assignments.

To get through a long reading assignment, the student should imagine herself in the story. While reading, she should ask, “What is important to remember about this section?” It helps to take notes or underline key sections and discuss material with classmates.

Another technique is to create a study group and break the assignment into different sections. Each person can be responsible for closely studying one part of the text and share what he learned with the group.

• Cramming before a test. It pays to start studying well in advance, beginning with an hour or two a day and then increasing study time as exams approach.

• Knowing where to start. The challenge is to prioritize. With a big project, students should list all the things that need to be done, then split the project into small, manageable chunks. Students should ask, “Which part is due first? Which part of the assignment is worth more points? Which task will take the most time to complete?”

Students should decide which tasks are

most important and plan the order that will be used to get them done. The most important thing to remember is start early and work a little bit each day.

• Staying up all night to study. Before a test, it is important to get enough sleep.

Students should relax and unwind before each test, eat well, sleep well and maybe get some exercise.

• Not enough time to study. If lack of time is a problem, getting organized will help. The student should bring out all notes and textbooks, identify the most important information and the things she does not understand and focus study time and energy on learning those things. If after school activities are the problem, a calendar with game days, meetings, assignments and practice times will help. Studying during lunch hours and breaks is a good way to make extra progress.

• Trouble remembering things. A student who only sometimes has trouble remembering should try connecting new information with his own examples and experiences and use rhymes, poems or mental pictures to help remember important facts. Some people make up songs to help them remember things. Students who always have trouble remembering should talk to a teacher or school counselor who can discuss any specific problems and recommend strategies to help.

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By Susan E. Sagarra Missouri lottery officials are hoping that the old adage “you have to spend money to make money” will translate into more funds generated for public education in the state.

The Missouri Legislature recently approved increasing the Missouri Lottery’s advertising budget from $1.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to more than $8 million in fiscal year 2011. This comes at the same time that the state budget is facing massive cuts and a potential $900 million hole.

Still, officials for the Missouri Lottery said that an increase in the advertising budget makes sense because proceeds from the lottery are solely directed towards public education.

“In August of 1992, voters overwhelmingly approved having lottery proceeds go directly to education and that went into effect in July of 1993,” said Susan Goedde, communications manager for the Missouri Lottery. “The programs that it funds are determined by the Missouri Legislature each year but it all goes directly to educational programs.”

May Scheve, executive director of the Missouri Lottery, said almost 27 cents from each lottery ticket – which includes Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratchers, Lotto, Show Me Cash, Pick 3, Pick 4, Club Keno, Lucky Dough – goes towards education.

“We are a great, reliable resource for education funds,” Scheve said. “We have been able to give 100 percent of our proceeds to education, which goes to 14 different programs in the Missouri Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as to helping fund some programs in Higher Education. We’ve always been fortunate to meet our goals each year in providing funding for those programs.”

Scheve said the average lottery players are males between the ages of 45-60 with a median income of $66,000. Lottery officials said sales per capita (or household), based on fiscal year 2010 unaudited sales and July 2009 census information, stands at $3.15 per week.

“People are attracted to our games because it offers a dream of winning something,” Scheve said.

Scheve said some people’s perception that promoting the purchase of lottery tickets is akin to preying on people who are down on their luck is absurd.

“People are not turning to us to be their savior,” Scheve said. “We’re really just selling the dream. They are not turning to us out of desperation. We are not after people who bring their paycheck or Social Security check in to cash it all in on lottery tickets.

“We just ask that you throw an extra buck down for a shot at winning significant money and help education in the process.

It’s a very reliable resource for education funding and it is just a small portion of people’s disposable income.”

Tickets for most of the games the lottery administers cost $1, although Scratchers games also are offered in higher denominations.

And people do win.

For example, out of the 32 lotteries participating in the Powerball game, Missouri ranks second behind Indiana in the number of Powerball jackpot winners. The chances

winning of a Powerball jackpot is 1 in 195 million.

Lottery officials said the chances of winning Scratchers games continue to improve.

In the early days, it paid out 45 percent of sales in prizes, the maximum amount allowed by law. Now Scratchers games pay out an average of 69 percent of sales in prizes, and an average of approximately 1 in every 4 tickets is a winner.

“We send out nine press releases a day announcing our winners,” Scheve said.

“They could be $25, $50, $100 winners. In April, we had a $258 million winner. It was a 29-year-old gentleman who had $20 in his pocket. We are trying harder to get the word out that you can win if you play.”

Scheve also said that several of the scratch-off games are great for gifts, especially stocking stuffers during the holidays.

In fact, she said that the only time the Missouri Lottery advertises to the public is

“The programs that it funds are determined by the Missouri Legislature each year but it all goes directly to educational programs.”

Susan Goedde, communications manager

in the seven weeks between October and December leading up to the holidays to promote the Scratchers.

Scheve said the Missouri Lottery generates all of its own money and does not take any from the state. The money does go into the state’s budget under general revenue before the Legislature appropriates the funds. Approximately $291 million, all of the lottery’s proceeds, are placed into the education budget. It then is divided up among numerous programs.

“We are a separate entity from the Gaming Commission and our money is totally separate from the casino money,” Scheve said. “Part of our money goes into the Classroom Trust Fund and part of the casino money gets put into the Classroom Trust Fund. But the casinos also fund other things. The lottery proceeds go solely to education (after administrative expenses).

The goal for both is to help fund education but the lottery only gives to education.”

According to the Missouri Gaming Commission, its funds are disbursed to the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Fund, National Guard Trust Fund, Missouri College Guarantee Fund, Early Childhood Development, Education and Care Fund and Compulsive Gamblers Fund within the state budget.

In addition, casino gaming proceeds of more than $160 million are earmarked for education and nearly $18 million goes to the “home dock jurisdictions” (i.e., Maryland Heights receives funds from Harrah’s and St. Charles receives funds from Ameristar Casino).

Also according to the Gaming Commission, to date for the current calendar year, gross receipts from licensed games and devices (minuses winnings paid out) in the state has exceeded $892 million.

While casinos have the ability to advertise on their own in order to gain more patrons, the Missouri Lottery needed lawmakers’ approval to increase its advertising budget.

Scheve said that officials with the lottery approached the Missouri Legislature to see if they could receive that increase.

Scheve compared the concept of advertising to an already successful business entity.

“Just like McDonald’s, which is a successful business, we still need to tell people that we are here,” Scheve said.

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Where Lottery Proceeds Are Distributed For fiscal year 2010, the Missouri Legislature has appropriated more than $291 million from lottery proceeds to Missouri’s public education programs. The following programs will receive those proceeds.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will receive $194,161,606, to be distributed as follows: • $108,979,552 to Foundation Program Help pay for day-to-day operations of school districts, including transportation, early childhood special education, the Career Ladder Program, vocational education and early childhood development.

• $21,859,448 to A+ Schools Program High schools meet specific standards to ensure their students are well prepared to pursue advanced education and employment. Students who graduate from a designated A+ School may qualify for state-paid assistance to attend any eligible public community college or technical school in the state. Some four-year public colleges and universities also participate in this program.

• $19,590,000 to Special Education Excess Costs Established to reimburse school districts for the educational costs of serving children with individualized education programs exceeding three times the current expenditure per average daily attendance. This fund will be both disabilityand placement neutral, creating a safety net for school districts that have no way of projecting the extraordinary cost of certain high-need students.

• $10,500,000 to Vocational Technical Schools For design, renovation, construction and

improvements of vocational technical schools in Joplin ($3,000,000), Kirksville ($5,250,000) and Pike County ($2,250,000).

• $9,786,539 to Classroom Trust Fund The fund consists of all monies transferred to it under section 160.534, RSMo, all monies otherwise appropriated or donated to it and all unclaimed lottery prize money. The money deposited into the fund is distributed to each school district in the state qualified to receive state aid on an average daily attendance basis.

• $7,768,606 to Public Placement Excess Cost Program Assists school districts in providing education services to students in residential placements through the Missouri Department of Mental Health or the Missouri Division of Family Services. It pays the excess cost incurred by those school districts for educating these students placed outside the school district where their parents reside.

• $4,800,000 to Virtual Schools Offers instruction in a virtual setting using technology, intranet and/or Internet methods of communication. Any student under the age of 21 in grade K-12 who resides in Missouri is eligible to enroll, regardless of the student’s physical location.

• $4,331,325 to Performance-Based Assessment Program Provides funding for continued development, administration and scoring of the statewide Missouri Assessment Program (MAP). The Lottery funding covers testing costs for the subjects of math and communication arts.

• $1,400,000 to Vocational Rehabilitation Program

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• $774,514 to Character Education Initiatives Provides teacher training and resources to schools to emphasize the importance of universal values such as responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, caring and citizenship. * $685,508 to Operational Maintenance and Repair These funds are for operational maintenance and repair at facilities statewide.

• $145,000 to Early-Grade Literacy Provides targeted funding for professional development activities related to the early-grade literacy programs offered at Southeast Missouri State University.

Re-appropriations • $2,959,805 to Vocational Technical Schools They will be used for design, renovation, construction and improvements of vocation technical schools in Camdenton, Poplar Bluff and Monett.

• $581,309 to Operational Maintenance and Repair For operational maintenance and repair at facilities statewide.

The Missouri Department of Higher Education received a total of $97,076,576, to be distributed to fund salaries, equipment and library purchases and institution-based student financial aid at each of the public higher education locations.

• $36,869,596 to University of Missouri campuses (Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis and Rolla) • $7,675,409 to Missouri State University,

Springfield • $4,985,715 to University of Central Missouri, War rensburg • $4,059,895 to Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau • $3,776,109 to Truman State University, Kirksville • $2,599,805 to Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville • $1,972,820 to Missouri Southern State University, Joplin • $1,968,039 to Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph • $1,551,205 to Lincoln University, Jefferson City • $908,704 to Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis • $420,528 to Linn State Technical College, Linn • $11,916,667 to Access Missouri Financial Assistance Fund (provides scholarships to students based on financial need and academic achievement) • $7,452,485 to Community Colleges • $419,599 to Southeast Missouri State University, Perryville • $200,000 to Future Minority Teacher Scholarships Re-appropriations • $10,000,000 to Linn State Technical College Planning, Design and Construction • $300,000 to University of Missouri, Kansas City (will be used to research expansion options for the existing dental school on the Kansas City campus).

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By SHANNON F. IGNEY Interior decorating styles are as unique as individuals. Furniture, accent pieces and artwork reflect the homeowner’s taste in an obvious way. However, more important than the artifacts is the backdrop upon which they are set. Wall treatment trends are constantly changing. No longer is a generic wallpaper print or coat of paint thrown on the walls to cover imperfections; today’s walls are focal points. Texture, material, style and color choices are the most essential elements for the overall interior design of a space.

According to the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute, color and style trends take inspiration from social and economic influences. For instance, in today’s economy, more homeowners are looking to personalize their space in a cost-effective way.

Homeowners are tackling smaller projects, such as creating an accent wall, to update their décor. Painting projects that incorporate bright, bold colors in small doses create a powerful impact without the high cost of a complete remodel.

Decorating trends have resulted in the creation and utilization of bold new colors throughout the home. The Benjamin Moore color palette boasts more than 250 colors, such as Midnight Navy, Claret Rose, Blueberry, and Latte.

Not only do homeowners have more colors to choose from when decorating, they have many techniques from which to choose as well: Sponging, rag rolling, stripping and paneling are a few decorative paint techniques that homeowners use to decorate their homes.

Doug Cooper, owner of Cooper’s Paint and Decorating in Ellisville, has noticed the increase in those trends.

“Whether it is the result of education, thanks to television design shows, or education in the form of ‘how-to’ decorating clinics, more homeowners are doing their own design,” Cooper said. “Not only are today’s homeowners doing the design themselves, local color trends are changing from safe neutrals to bold color reds, dark taupe and sages.”

In addition to color creation, the science of paint has evolved. Valspar, a leading brand, recently launched a new paint per-

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formance technology. The Valspar Hi-DEF Advanced Color System paint line boasts the ability to cover most color painted walls in only one coat. The formula’s super-saturated pigments for “true-to-chip” accuracy allow the paint to hide the old color quickly and easily, maximize coverage and finish silky smooth.

As savvy homeowners know, painting the walls is one thing; keeping them clean is an entirely different battle. To address the concern, Sherwin-Williams has developed a line of paints designed to keep walls looking freshly painted. Sherwin-Williams Duration Home paints wipe clean with water alone and include an antimicrobial additive to resist mold and mildew growth.

Whether starting with a blank white slate or trying to cover up the decorative tastes of a previous owner, experts and seasoned painters agree: A successful painting project is a three-step process. Preparation, priming and correct painting techniques are the secrets to eye-catching walls. The colors, styles and materials available to today’s homeowner/designer are endless.

Whatever the motivation, paint is an easy, effective and affordable way to turn any house into a home.

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By SARAH WILSON When trying to furnish a tiny living area, it can be difficult to maximize space without sacrificing style or comfort. Whether a college student is moving into a shoe-box sized dorm room for the first time, or a couple is buying a smaller home after their children are grown, keeping living space clutter-free and organized can be a daunting task.

With the right resources and a little effort, a spacious room is highly feasible.

The simplest thing to do when looking to maximize space is to keep the furniture to an absolute minimum. One of the easiest ways to do that is find multiple purposes for each piece of furniture. Get creative, do plenty of research, and find two practical items that can be merged into one.

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By SARAH WILSON Once the youngest child has grown up and moved out of the house, empty nesters typically are left with one or more vacant bedrooms that contain stuffed animals, celebrity posters and childhood trophies. Loyalty to a child, or the hope that they will visit on weekends or holidays, might make a parent think twice before changing anything in their offspring’s once-occupied room, but many parents take advantage of a little extra space and put it to use in creative ways.

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Craft/sewing room For the artistic empty nester who enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, embroidering, or quilting, a craft/sewing room can be an oasis for creativity. Organization is key.

Divide items, such as paints, ribbons and yarn, by respective categories first; then separate everything by color to maximize time and efficiency.

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• • • Dr. John Gleeson, who specializes in pediatrics, has joined Esse Health’s O’Fallon Pediatrics office.

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PLACES Rosetta Stone Inc., a provider of technology-based language learning solutions, has opened a new kiosk at the Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.

• • • Thin & Healthy’s Total Solution has opened at 821 W. Terra Lane in O’Fallon.

• • • Louie’s Bar & Grill has opened at 4 Main Street in Old Towne St. Peters.

O’Fallon Rotary Club’s outgoing President Sharon Stott recently received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award and a presidential award for her continued service to both local and world charitable programs.

In honor of her recognition, the O’Fallon Rotary Club contributed $1,000 in her name to the Rotary Foundation for the annual Programs Fund. Pictured are Stott (center) accepting her Paul Harris Fellow Award from Ali Zengil (left), the O’Fallon Rotary Club’s newest member, and Robert Sanders (right), the new club president.

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Pictured are owners Dave Beth and Carla Beth with family, friends and community members. Also in attendance were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the city of O’Fallon, including O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessey.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Watercolor Florals will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 7 and Sun., Aug. 8 at Civic Hall in Civic Park in O’Fallon. Learn to paint beautiful, transparent watercolors that glow. The class covers the process from start to finish, including watercolor application techniques, composition and design, value, color theory and finishing techniques. The cost is $65 for residents and $70 for nonresidents. To register, call 474-2732 or go online to ofallon. mo.us/parks.

• • • The Foundry Art Centre will be holding an opening reception for its latest exhibition, “Painting, the Artful Palette” —a show celebrating the variety and unique qualities of paintings— from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Fri. Aug. 27, at 520 North Main in

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• • • Plein Air Painting will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Sept 4, and Sun., Sept. 5, at Civic Hall in O’Fallon. Instruction covers equipment for outdoor painting, capturing a subject’s correct colors, making the most of sunlight and the changing sky, value and perspective and more.

The cost is $65 for residents and $70 for nonresidents. To register, call 474-2732 or go online to ofallon.mo.us/parks.

FUNDRAISERS The sixth annual Muscular Dystrophy Association golf tournament will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 18, at The Falls Golf Club at Turtle Creek. Sign up begins at 10:30 a.m. with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start.

Advance registration is $125 per person or $500 per team. Sponsorships start at $150 and go up to the $1,000 gold sponsor which includes a foursome entry fee, four non-golfer dinners, sponsor signs on two holes of the course as well as a company sign at the registration desk. Non-golfers can join the evening banquet for $30 per

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• • • The Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County will hold a charity golf tournament on Mon., Aug. 30 at Lake Forest Country Club in Lake Saint Louis. The tournament will benefit the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, which provides scholarships and financial assistance to children of parents of soldiers or federal law enforcement officers. The tournament will also benefit the Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County to be distributed to other children’s charities. A registration form can also be downloaded at moarkkiwanis.org.

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• • • St. Charles Fashion Week at Ameristar will take place Aug. 25 through Aug. 28.

The events will start with “Local Passion for Fashion,” at 6:30 p.m., Wed. Aug. 25, at the Ameristar Conference Center. It will benefit Bridgeway Behavioral Health.

“Vintage to Avant-Garde” will be the theme at 6:30 p.m., Thurs. Aug. 26 at the Home Nightclub. Habitat for Humanity St. Charles will be the benefactor. “Jeans,

Lingerie and Swimwear” will be the theme to benefit the St. Charles Humane Society, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fri. Aug. 27, at the Ameristar Hotel Event Lawn. “Designer Night” will benefit Oasis Food and Crisis Center starting at 6:30 p.m., Sat. Aug. 28, the Conference Center at Ameristar. Tickets are $25 per night, or $85 for all four nights and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

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AUDITIONS Open auditions for “See How They Run” will be held on 1 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 21, and 7 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 24, at the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Theater on the St. Charles Community College campus.

There is no cost to audition. For more information, call Pam Cilek at 922-8325.

TRIVIA A Trivia Night to benefit the Francis Howell High School Band Boosters will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 21, at the ICD Knights of Columbus Hall, 2199 Post Road in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with questions beginning at 7 p.m. The cost of the event is $140 for a table of eight players and includes beer, soda and light snacks. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Carol at 926-0977.

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Cancer patient’s son pays it forward in a big, colorful way Every once in a while, people are presented with opportunities to help others or “pay it forward,” so to speak. These are often the same people who have been the recipients of the kindness of others or may have witnessed it. For Wes Godard, his opportunity to pay it forward presented itself sooner than later and he pursued it with a big bang.

Godard had been looking for some way to help local cancer patients after his mom, Jolene, was diagnosed with cancer of the brain and lung. She has been a patient at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital since January 2010.

“My mom recently needed a pair of compression socks to help prevent blood clots, but her insurance wouldn’t cover the cost,” Godar said. “She couldn’t afford them so Siteman donated some of their patient care funds to pay for mom’s socks. They helped her when she needed it.”

Kelli Jones, RN, BSN, is part of Jolene Godar’s healthcare team at Siteman. “Our Patient Care Fund exists only because of the generosity of others,” she said. “We, in turn, use those funds to help patients need-

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For example, we might be able to help pay for a patient’s pain medication to alleviate or minimize suffering so he or she can focus on recovery and not on the money situation. We do what we can to help our patients who need it.”

Godar, who owns and operates the American Fireworks Stand located off of Bryan Road and I-70 in O’Fallon, decided he could use his business to help raise money for cancer patients.

He and his co-workers recently set up a special fireworks display table and donated 50 percent of the proceeds to the Patient Care Fund of the Siteman Cancer Center at BJSPH. “We had a lot of customers ask questions about why we decided to do it and how they could help,” Godar said. “It was good to see people celebrating the 4th of July and using it as an opportunity to help others at the same time. It was a win-win for everyone. Our customers raised money that could end up helping their parents, friends, neighbors or maybe even them

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MAP scores show academic gains in Missouri Preliminary MAP scores are in, and state officials are pleased with across-the-board academic gains made by students this year.

Results released today by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show a higher percentage of students scoring at proficient or advanced levels in all subjects tested through the Missouri Assessment Program.

Last spring, nearly 406,000 students in grades 3-8 took the mandatory MAP tests in English and mathematics. Nearly 135,000 students in grades five and eight also took a science test.

Statewide, the proportion of elementary and middle school students achieving proficiency or advanced levels rose in all subjects over the previous year. While English

and science scores improved significantly, the largest gains were in mathematics, officials say.

Students proficient in math rose over the previous year by 3.8 percent in third through fifth grades and by 4.4 percent in sixth through eighth grade.

Math scores also were up at the high school level. More than 67,000 high school students took the Algebra I end-of-course exam, and the percentage of students demonstrating proficiency or advanced improved by 4.6 percent, to 57.3 percent.

In English, proficiency levels rose by 3.3 percent in grades 3-5 and by 1.8 percent in grades six through eight. High school students nudged the bar in English II by 0.6 percent.

Commissioner of Education Chris L. Nicastro credits the growth in all subjects to the hard work of teachers and administrators across the state.

“Overall, it is clear that our schools and districts are taking achievement seriously, and working hard to improve student performance across the board,” Nicastro said in a press release. “It’s also clear that until every child is at ‘proficient’ or above, we can’t stop working.”

As with every state, the number of Missouri schools not meeting the rising federal “adequate yearly progress” or AYP targets continues to increase. The number of schools identified for needing improvement grew to 604 in 2010, compared to 495 in 2009.

Next month, the preliminary MAP scores will be finalized and become a part of the state’s 2010 Annual Performance Report.

The APR provides a progress report on how each school district is doing, as measured by the 14 academic performance standards that are the cornerstone of Missouri’s accreditation requirements for public schools.

Nicastro said the APR is a valuable yardstick for school leaders, parents and the community to assess school quality and student progress.

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(314) 510-6400

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1104 Jungs Station Road

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

ST. PETERS, MO 636-447-3553

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Childcare

Computer Services

Experienced In-Home Childcare provider with openings in O'Fallon/St. Peters area.

Full or part-time.

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Parents on-site. 636-337-7758

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Computer Service & Support

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Help Wanted New Non-Medical In-Home care company seeking care providers.

Part-time t start. Experience required. Send resume to: BYShomecare@gmail.com

St. Charles Junk is your local bulk and container service company catering to the St. Charles and surrounding counties. We haul it all...basement and garage cleanouts, appliances, yard waste, construction debris, and NOW OFFERING CONTAINERS! For the best service and pricing call St. Charles Junk at 636-697-7825 www.stcjunk.com

Earn extra cash dog sitting in YOUR OWN home. Interviewing dog lovers for overnight sitting of ALL size dogs. Great for retirees/stay at home parent in St. Charles/ St.Peters Area. Done in your home/ immediate cash payments. Need to be available during the day.

Need sitters without current pets of their own.

Call 314-600-2044

Charlie Gitto's "From the Hill" now hiring for new Chesterfield location experienced, energetic, hard-working, & professional individuals for all positions including: Servers, Server Assistants, Hosts/Hostesses, Stewards, Cooks, Bartenders.

We offer competitive wages, medical, voluntary dental, long & short term disability, life, and vision insurances.

E-mail your resume to cgchesterfield@charliegittos. com, or you can come by our trailer located at 15525 Olive Blvd. to fill out an application.

Dental Assisting Program

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Plumbing Services

Construction Company seeks non-union experienced people: General Laborers & Carpentry.

Weekdays: 314-398-7101

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

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Beginners welcome! Images Agency (since 1988). State Licensed. Apply Online at

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Landscape Company seeks non-union experienced people: General Laborers, Hardscape Installation, Flatwork, Carpentry.

Weekdays: 314-398-7101

Home Services

Real Estate

773 River Glen Dr. O’Fallon • $219,900

Gorgeous 6 yr old, 3 bdrm, 3 bath villa.

This home is a showstopper with upgrades galore. Low maintenance composite deck with pergola, part. fin. LL. Convenient location, only 1 mile from Hwy 40 & K. A must see!

636-394-9300

Suzie Kurtz 314-706-0531

Tax Preparation

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Window Cleaning

636-498-0005

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3893 MidRivers Mall Dr. Cottleville 63376 ESTRADA FENCE LLC 12+ yrs. exp. All types of fences: wood, ornamental, aluminum, vinyl, chain-link, 3-rail repairs too! Free Estimates.

For the best price in town, call 314-426-7155 or 636-2483225. email: rendon.samuel@ yahoo.com

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G&G Window Cleaning 636-227-2200 www.G-Gwindowcleaning.com