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Nothing symbolizes the Utopianism of our times like both liberals and some conservatives calling for us to cut off aid to the Egyptian military because of the widespread killings in what is becoming a civil war in Egypt. Such utter lack of realism from the left is not new, but hearing some conservatives saying the same things takes some getting used to. President Obama’s call for the Egyptians to end the violence and form an “inclusive” government, with all factions represented, may sound good to many Americans. But there is not a snowball’s chance in hell that it will happen. Egypt existed for thousands of years before there was a United States of America. In all those millennia, Egypt has never had a free or democratic society. Nor is Egypt unique in that. Of all the different nations that have existed at various times and places throughout recorded history, it is doubtful that even 10 percent were free or democratic. Even free and democratic nations existing today took centuries to achieve freedom and democracy. Obama may have enough ego to imagine that he could accomplish, during his White House years, what took centuries to accomplish elsewhere. But do others, including some conservatives, need to share that delusion? Yet Obama is only the latest in a long line of American officials, including presidents, who have thought that a universal human desire for freedom meant that freedom and democracy could be exported, even to countries where they have never existed before. However widespread the desire to be free, that is wholly different from a desire to live in a society where others are free. Nowhere is such tolerance harder to find than in the Middle East. Has no one noticed the ongoing lethal violence between different sects of Muslims in the Middle East, or their intolerance toward Christians and murderous hatred of Jews? Muslims in some other parts of the world have been more tolerant, and there have been five female heads of state in Muslim countries. But not in the Middle East. Much is made of the fact that the United States gives financial support to the Egyptian military that is shooting down hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of Egyptians in the streets. But we have to make our choices among the options actually available. With
the Muslim Brotherhood mounting armed attacks, what can anyone rationally expect, except shooting on both sides? It would certainly be a lot nicer if everyone laid down their guns and just sat down together and worked things out peacefully. But has anyone forgotten that, for centuries, Protestants and Catholics slaughtered each other and tried to wipe each other out? Only after the impossibility of achieving that goal became clear did they finally give it up and decide to live and let live. As regards Egypt, it is not at all clear that any regime that has existed after Mubarak, or that is currently on the horizon, is better than Mubarak was. But the very idea of leaving well enough alone is foreign to those who are looking for moral melodramas and soaring rhetoric, such as talk about “the Arab spring.” What did we get for our money in Egypt under Mubarak? We got peace in a part of the world where peace cannot be taken for granted – and a part of the world from which oil provides the economic lifeblood of Western civilization. But we could not leave well enough alone. Now we are paying the price – and perhaps it is only the first installment of the price. The idea that, when a government we find unsatisfactory is overthrown, we can expect a better government to follow, goes back at least as far as President Woodrow Wilson. His intervention in the World War I – a war “to make the world safe for democracy” – turned out to be a war whose actual end results replaced old monarchies with new, and far worse, totalitarian governments. Obama’s Middle East interventions have replaced stable and neutral despots in Egypt and Libya with anti-Western despots and chaos. Such is the price of pursuing ideological mirages. After contributing to the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power, and the disastrous aftermath of that, the Obama administration is now publicly lecturing Egyptian leaders, and trying to micromanage them from thousands of miles away. And some conservatives are joining the Quixotic chorus, playing with fire. © 2013 Creators.com
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To the Editor: I would like to respond to Mr. James Shuls’ editorial titled “Double dipping?” that appeared in an August issue. In his editorial, Mr. Shuls suggests that the Missouri Public School Retirement System (PSRS) allows teachers, principals, and superintendents to “spike” their salaries before retirement and are allowed to double dip after retirement. He describes the Mo. PSRS as a “poorly designed system that rewards this type of behavior.” Nothing could be further from the truth. The editorial fails to mention the measures currently in place to prevent “salary spiking.” The Missouri legislature passed a law that went into effect Aug. 28, 2007, that puts a 10-percent cap on any salary increase that an educator receives in the final three years of their career. I know because my retirement benefit was affected by the 10-percent cap law. In my final year of teaching my salary step was more than a 10-percent increase. When the Mo. PSRS calculated my Final Average Salary, it did not factor in my full year’s salary. My third year’s salary for retirement calculations was reduced to 10-percent over my previous year’s salary. At first I was upset by the law because it significantly reduced my monthly retirement benefit. After researching why there was such a law, I came to the realization that this law was probably a positive step in keeping our retirement system solvent and healthy for both current and future retirees. The statement that salary spiking “is well known among teachers, principals, and superintendents” and “making switches like this is common” is unfounded and factually untrue. According to PSRS, of the 2,440 educators that retired in July, less than 1.3 percent (31 individuals) were allowed an increase in their final average salary of over 10 percent. I would like to direct Mr. Shuls’ attention to a newspaper article that appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune on March 3, titled “Missouri’s teacher pension fund gets high marks.” The article not only points out the good work the Mo. PSRS has done at keeping the system stable and growing at times, but it also points out the positive effect the current pension system (i.e. retirees) has on local economies as well as the state’s economy. Instead of trying to eliminate the Mo. PSRS pension plan, we should all be working to support the plan because in the long run it is good for all Missourians. Deb Sellmeyer Retired Teacher
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To the Editor: Friendly fire in combat operations occurs due to wrong misdirection and inaccurate errors in identifying between friendly and enemy forces. Incidences have occurred by use of all weapon types in war time. Often the incident of friendly fire is investigated by higher authority. Attempts are made to better identify between friendly and enemy troops. The grim outcome of friendly fire ranges between unintentional injury and death. Weapons used in wartime come in many forms other then conventional. One such weapon is chemical, the most recognizable chemical weapon used was during the Vietnam War, tactical herbicides. Tactical herbicides were used to defoliate the forests and jungles affording the enemy less places to hide and lessen food supply. The most common was Agent Orange (dioxin) the most deadly of the so called rainbow colors of herbicides. The Department of Veterans Affairs has concluded presumptive exposure to Agent Orange can cause health hazards that may be crippling and life threatening. The Institute of Medicine reports Agent Orange can cause serious diseases. This undermines previous statements by the Department of Defense stating agent orange is relatively nontoxic to man, a deliberate conclusion, therefore took no precautions to prevent exposure as stated by the US Comptroller General, November 1979. With that said, tactical herbicides a chemical weapon was authorized and deliberately used causing illness and death among our troops on land, at sea and air. This is not friendly fire, but deliberate fire by chemical weapons use engulfing our troops. Our Congress needs to recognize this responsible accountable action passing a non-loophole law affording care and compensation to all Vietnam veterans who are infected with Agent Orange dioxin poisoning. John Bury U.S. Navy-Retired Editor’s note: Congress enacted the Agent Orange Act of 1991 which recognizes disabilities resulting from herbicide exposure while in service. Since that time, additional disabilities have been added to the list. The most recent was August 2010 which resulted in $2.2 billion being paid in benefits in a one-year period. The VA has a lengthy list of illnesses it attributes to Agent Orange providing compensation to veterans. If you or a loved one have an illness that is believed to be attributed to Agent Orange, you should contact the Veterans Administration. For more information visit www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/ agentorange/disability-compensation.asp.
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News Br iefs ST. CHARLES COUNTY Right to mourn On Aug. 20, the United States District Court in St. Louis granted a motion dismissing a lawsuit filed by members of the Westboro Baptist Church, which challenged St. Charles County’s ordinance prohibiting picketing one hour before or one hour after at or near funerals in unincorporated county. Shirley Phelps-Roper and Megan PhelpsRoper, plaintiffs, claimed that enforcement of the ordinance violated their First Amendment free speech, religious liberty and assembly rights. They also claimed that the ordinance violates Missouri’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. According to the judgment, the plaintiffs assert that “they picket near certain funerals, including those of American soldiers, to publish their beliefs that God is punishing America for its failure to obey God’s word.” The members of Westboro filed the lawsuit shortly after the ordinance was passed in Dec. 2010. The ordinance defines picketing at a funeral as “Protest activities engaged in by a person or persons located within 300 feet of the premises of a cemetery, mortuary, church or other place of worship or other location during, and which target, a funeral.” Those who do not follow the ordinance will be charged with a misdemeanor. If convicted, the individual(s) can be charged with a maximum $1,000 fine. St. Charles County Councilman Joe Brazil was the original sponsor of the ordinance. “I think it is a great victory for us,” Brazil said. “Families deserve privacy and the right to grieve the loss of their loved one without having hateful and disrespect-
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Court celebrates 1,000th grad The 11th Judicial Circuit Court of St. Charles County will celebrate its 1,000th graduate from the Adult Drug Court Program on Aug. 28. The graduation ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Charles County Administration Building. The Drug Court Program has been in operation since August 2000 as an alternative to incarceration for individuals who have a substance abuse issue and have been committing crimes in order to support their addiction. “Our goal is to continue to run this program in a way that benefits our community by reducing crime and benefits our participants by giving them a chance to retake control of their lives,” said Associate Circuit and Drug Court Judge Phil Ohlms. In April of this year, the 11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program was named a National Mentor Court, which is used as models for other courts around the country.
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handle it.’ I don’t think it is something that we need to wait for it to happen,” Lafata said. During the district’s recent Board meeting, Superintendent Pam Sloan said she agrees that there are holes in the law, especially when it comes to payment or lack of payment by the sending school district or by DESE. She said she has hopes that a new law will be passed during the upcoming legislative session that will give more guidelines and allow educators to have a say so in how the law is administered.
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Tuition wanted Francis Howell School District initially welcomed 475 students who had transferred from the unaccredited Normandy School District. However, after a week of school, that number had dropped as 26 of the students chose not to complete the transfer process. Meanwhile, FHSD Board of Education is working to ensure the district is paid tuition for each of the students from Normandy. That amount is approximately $11,000 annually per student. Kevin Supple, the district’s chief financial officer, said the guide from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) says that the receiving district (FHSD) would continue to educate the transfer students irrespective of the payment statutes. It appears that the guidelines could include DESE if it does not follow through with payments to FHSD, as well. Supple said that statement has been provided by DESE to FHSD in writing. Board Vice-President Mark Lafata said that in his opinion the law has been poorly written. “I still think we need to have some teeth in our own policy internally to say ‘this is how we are going to deal with it if we don’t get paid by the sending school district; and if we don’t get paid by DESE, this is how we are going to
A 42-year-old St. Charles man was charged with making a terrorist threat after causing the lockdown of several schools in the Francis Howell School District on Aug. 13. Eight buildings in the Francis Howell School District went on lockdown for an hour after Gary Richard Schneider was seen on campus at Francis Howell High School. Lt. Dave Tiefenbrunn, with the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, said the ex-husband of a Francis Howell High School employee was trying to gain access to the school to speak to his ex-wife. “There had been a verbal altercation earlier, and the school resource officer had been alerted that the ex-husband might try to gain access into the building,” said Tiefenbrunn. The school resource officer (SRO) met Schneider outside of the building at 9:30 a.m. When the SRO would not allow the individual access to the building, Tiefenbrunn said he became verbally enraged and made threatening comments and gestures to the officer. Before the SRO could take the individual into custody, he got into his vehicle and left the campus. The SRO then initiated a lockdown, and law enforcement apprehended Schneider in the Chesterfield area around 10:30 a.m. Jennifer Gallagher, a parent of a Francis
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WENTZVILLE Kidnapping A 20-year-old Wentzville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping a young girl from her front porch on Aug. 18. According to police, John C. Perry III approached two young girls sitting on a porch on Marshall Drive at 12:35 p.m. on Aug. 18. After talking with the girls, Perry grabbed one of the juveniles and ran away from the residence. The mother of the girl chased Perry who then threw the girl on the grass and continued to flee. Police later arrested Perry who told police a voice told him to hurt someone and she was the first person he saw. Perry has been charged with felony kidnapping and is currently being held at the Wentzville jail with a $200,000 cash-only bond.
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WFPD Budget changes A recent financial review found that the Wentzville Fire Protection District has operated in deficit for the last few years, causing the Board to make changes to the 2013 operating budget. The Board of Directors was forced to make budget cuts and restructure the Fire Prevention Bureau which resulted in some layoffs in July, said Dan McLaughlin, spokesperson for the district. “We couldn’t continue to operate like this,” McLaughlin said, Unrelated to the financial review, the Wentzville Fire Protection District has accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Randy Bornhop. The district has posted his position on its website and will accept applications until Aug. 30. Fire Marshal Joe Heitkamp has been put on unpaid administrative leave, and Asst. Chief Robb Watkins was terminated.
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Police Chief Lisa Harrison has been named interim city administrator for the city of Wentzville. Harrison will replace T. Michael McDowell, who died suddenly earlier this month. “Words cannot adequately express the sadness of the Wentzville family when we heard the news about the passing of Mike McDowell. My prayers and the prayers of the Board of Aldermen and city staff go out to Mike’s wife, children, grandchildren and extended family,” said Mayor Nick Guccione. McDowell assumed the duties of city administrator for Wentzville on March 4, following an extensive, nationwide search, but in his brief months with the city earned the respect of both city staff and elected officials.
Progress West HealthCare Center now has a new name—Progress West Hospital. “Over the past year, we’ve been conducting extensive market research in St. Charles County,” said Barbara McLaurine, manager, marketing and communications. “Consumers and patients expressed their confusion regarding the term ‘healthcare center’ and voiced their understanding that ‘hospitals’ are full-service, treat more serious needs, have emergency departments, and are where you go for surgery or treatment.” The patient-centered mission, vision and values will remain the same, as will the highlyqualified physicians, nurses and team members. Progress West’s name change celebrates its mission and brings attention to the essential services it provides to the community.
Serco brings 600 jobs A government contractor is expected to open a processing center in Wentzville that will bring 600 new jobs to the area. Serco, based in Reston,Va., was contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services to process federal health insurance applications under the Affordable Care Act. The processing center will lease the building that once housed US Fidelis at 100 Mall Drive. Shaveta Joshi, compensation and benefits manager for Serco, said the company is currently accepting online job applications at http://jobs.serco-na.
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ST. PETERS Body found in car A 42-year-old O’Fallon woman was found dead in her car on Oxford Avenue on Aug. 15. Police do not suspect foul play. Officer Melissa Doss said a passerby noticed the woman who has been identified as Monica Dorenkamp at about 6:45 a.m. “The passerby was unsure if the female was sleeping or deceased. The female was deceased upon our arrival and had been for some time,” Doss said. Cause of death will not be released until the toxicology tests are completed.
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St. Peters officials vote themselves pay raises, guidelines for the future By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH St. Peters aldermen may be in line for a pay raise – in May 2016. The city’s Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance at its Aug. 8 meeting that reestablishes guidelines for automatic pay raises for aldermen that have not been in effect since 2007. Board members currently make $14,525 a year, the most of any city governing board in St. Charles County. But any increase in pay will not go into effect until after the next election for aldermen currently in office. Aldermen have the power to fix the compensation for all officers and employees in the city by ordinance. Salaries, however, cannot be changed during the time when the officials are elected or appointed. The raises start in May 2016. Lisa Bedian, the city’s communications director, said the bill allows adjustments in aldermen’s pay based on the percentage increase in personal income in Missouri the previous year. That adjustment will be made each May unless the Board agrees to change it again as it did in 2007. Personal income for Missouri residents is defined by the United States Department of Commerce. The adjustment will not be less than zero. Last year, the percentage increase in
personal income for Missourians was 3 percent, according to federal officials. The Board voted 5-2 to approve the ordinance without discussion. Voting in favor were aldermen Jerry Hollingsworth, Ward 2; Patrick Barclay, Ward 4; Terri Violet, Ward 3; Rocky Reitmeyer, Ward 1; and Dave Thomas, Ward 1. Aldermen Don Aytes, Ward 4; and Judy Bateman, Ward 2, voted against the measure. Alderman Tommy Roberts, Ward 3, was absent. Another nearby city, O’Fallon, also recently adjusted the pay of its 10-member City Council. In March, the Council approved salary increases for the mayor and five councilmembers elected on April 2. The salaries of the other five Council members will increase when those seats come up for election in April 2014. O’Fallon Council salaries were raised to $12,000 per year, up from $7,600. The raises were the first since 2001 for O’Fallon’s elective offices, all of which like St. Peters, are considered part time. Even before any pay raise, St. Peters – the county’s third largest municipality behind O’Fallon and St. Charles, according to the 2010 U.S. Census with 52,575 people – pays its aldermen more than their counterparts in nearby cities.
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O’Fallon’s beautification program to affect look of Page Extension By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY Work on the Hwy. 364 Page Extension is moving forward, and O’Fallon city officials are making sure the project looks great and fits with the city’s enhancement initiatives well before the first concrete is poured. O’Fallon City Project Manager Chris Clercx told the City Council recently that based upon the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) construction plans the bridge at Bryan Road is expected to be just what city staff and the Council wanted. “We’re happy with the plans, and we also have a rendering,” Clercx said. “Route K (Hwy. K) is not as far in design, but with the preliminary conceptual design, we hit pretty close as to what we showed the CLIP Committee.” The city’s CLIP program, or Citywide Landscape Beautification Plan, started at the idea stage in October 2012, when Councilwoman Rose Mack said that because O’Fallon is the largest metropolitan area in St. Charles County and the second largest municipality in the state, beautification and identity was an important issue. Councilman Jim Pepper said at the time that the CLIP program would help
visitors say, “Guess what, you’re now in O’Fallon. We want a nice sign and a brand appearance. People need to be aware that we are here, and we want to make it look better.” At the direction of the City Council, a committee composed of five staff representatives and five City Council members was formed to develop a 10-year plan for beautification and identification throughout the city. Various elements were considered, most notably signs and landscaping. The CLIP committee developed an “identity” plan for the city including decorated bridge structures and entrances to the city filled with flowers and well-appointed welcoming signs. Based on the committee’s recommendations, a basic “look” for CLIP projects was developed and five categories were considered in the long-term plan: large interchange monuments, information hubs, medium and small monuments and signs, highway bridge enhancements and additions such as antique-style lighting. The Council-approved city entrance signs feature a rendition of O’Fallon’s City Hall and clock tower. Work has already been completed at Hwy. K and I-64 on O’Fallon’s west side.
O’Fallon considering discounts in city services for disabled veterans By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY The O’Fallon City Council is considering discounts for disabled veterans in the city who pay for city services such as water, sewer and trash collection fees. Councilman Rick Battelle, liaison to the city’s Veterans Commission, introduced the idea to the Council earlier this month, asking City Attorney Kevin O’Keefe to draft an ordinance for consideration. Battelle said he is in favor of offering this discount to all veterans who have served the country during wartime, but recognizes the economic impact would be too costly. As an alternative, he suggested it be offered to veterans rated at 25-percent disability, as verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs. “We don’t have any idea how many veterans are disabled within our community,” Battelle said. “This gives us an opportunity to know who they are and possibly offer other services (later on). I do realize the city’s position – that you have to start somewhere.” He added, “Just because you may be hard of hearing, I would not put it in the same category of someone who had a leg blown off.
Maybe look at 50 percent (disability), and if we can increase it down the line… Not knowing where to start with this.” Sheldon Hartsfield, chairperson of the O’Fallon Veterans Commission, said the commission has been approached by various veterans asking why the discount doesn’t exist. According to reports by the Veterans Administration, America’s newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at an historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen. A staggering 45 percent of the 1.6 million veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now seeking compensation for injuries they say are servicerelated. That is more than double the estimate of 21 percent who filed such claims after the Gulf War in the early 1990s, top government officials reported. “We are asking for a discount, basically the same as is offered to low-income senior citizens,” Hartsfield said. “We have a lot of older veterans who have become disabled from previous conflicts and veterans coming home dismembered from
present conflicts. On behalf of the commission, I am just asking this body to consider offering discounts for city services.” The City Council discussed how the proposed discounts would affect the city budget, and how the city would determine the number of disabled veterans that would benefit from the discounts. Councilman Jim Pepper said he was quite concerned about limiting veterans based on the percentage of disability, but would like to see the discount offered to those veterans who are certified at 25 percent. “They’ve given up part of their life for service of our country,” Pepper said. Hartsfield said, “First of all, we’re only talking about bonafide disabled veterans. They generally have some sort of ID from the VA system that we could use to make sure someone qualifies.” Vicki Boschert, the city’s director of finance, said the ordinance would require that those requesting the discount be verified by the Department of U.S. Veterans Affairs. Getting a letter from the VA wouldn’t be an issue, Hartsfield said. Councilman John Haman Jr. said he
thinks it is a great idea to help veterans, and asked if there was any way O’Fallon residents could check a box on their utility bill to donate a particular amount to the program. He said the donations could help defray city costs while allowing the city to expand discounts to places like the Renaud Spirit Center. However, Boschert said because of the city’s billing system, any monthly donation would become a mandatory payment. If that residents’ payment was delinquent, penalty fees also would be charged to the donation. Mayor Bill Hennessy said he totally agrees with the idea of a discount program for disabled veterans, but the costs to such a program would need to be figured into the city budget, currently being developed for next year. Councilman Bill Gardner said at the budget kickoff meeting, he did request that figures for this veteran discount program be included in next year’s budget. Hennessy said for the first reading of the proposed bill, Hartsfield should suggest an amendment regarding whatever percentage of disability he would like to see discounted.
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St. Peters Board approves increased rates for water, sewers, trash By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH St. Peters residents will be paying a little more for water and sewers and for picking up the garbage starting this fall. But even with the increase, the city’s water and sewer rates and solid waste collection fees remain low, say city officials. “Even with those rate increases in place we are still the lowest cost provider of these services for solid waste and water sewer in our area,” said Beth French, the city’s director of finance. French spoke at a public hearing on the rate increases on Aug. 8. The rate adjustments are intended to offset the increasing cost of doing business, city officials said. The city’s Board of Aldermen voted 7-0 to approve a 3.5-percent raise in water and sewer rates and a 1.3-percent increase in solid waste collection fees at its Aug. 8 meeting. The rate increase goes into effect Oct. 1. Water and sewer combined rates are based on an average residential yearly usage of 66,600 gallons of water will see an increase to $394.16 annually from $381.12, a 3.5 percent increase. The present water and sewer rate per month in St. Peters is $31.76. City officials say the city’s present
rate as of April 1 compares to $52.30 per month for Missouri American Water Company and the Duckett Creek Sewer District, $45.03 for O’Fallon, $53.32 for Wentzville, and $42.58 for St. Charles. Solid waste service rates, which include trash, recycling yard waste and a solid waste container, will jump 30 cents per month in the city from $22.42 per month – a 1.3-percent increase. That rate compares to $28.74 for Lake Saint Louis, $31.22 for St. Charles, $32.74 for Wentzville, $35.82 for St. Charles County, and $37.86 for Hazelwood in St. Louis County, city officials say. Tom Drabelle, with the city of O’Fallon, said that city’s rate is $17.10, which includes a container. If a resident does not want yard waste, they can take $5.62 off of that total. A standard city solid waste container will cost $20.55 a month; a special city solid waste container for handicapped will increase to $18.50 a month; special city solid waste containers for multiple housing facilities will cost $12.35 a month; an additional solid waste container will be $14.50 a month and special bulk containers for multiple dwelling units will cost $8.45 per month.
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Lake Saint Louis considers ban on parking on streets during snowfall By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH When it snows in Lake Saint Louis residents may have to worry about moving any vehicles they have parked on the street into their driveways. Lake Saint Louis officials are considering a city-wide ban on parking vehicles on streets during periods when snow or ice accumulates. Derek Koestel, the city’s public works director, told the city’s Board of Aldermen at its Aug. 19 meeting that city work crews are having a difficult time cleaning some city streets and culs-de-sac because parked vehicles often limit plowing. Koestel said parked cars on some streets take up too much room, not allowing 8.5-foot-wide plows to move snow or ice. He said he tells crews to not plow areas because he doesn’t want drivers possibly damaging parked vehicles. The problem is widespread throughout the city and not limited to certain neighborhoods or subdivisions. He asked the Board for some direction in drafting a bill to enact the ban. “When it starts to snow, you can’t park on streets anywhere in the city,” Koestel said. Koestel and Police Chief Mike Force
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MO’ Cowbell Marathon offers something for everyone By AMY ARMOUR Runners looking for a fun, fast and flat race can check out the third annual MO’ Cowbell Marathon set for Oct. 6 in St. Charles. “It is the fastest and flattest course in the St. Louis region making it perfect for firsttime runners and experienced runners who want to use this course to qualify for other races such as Boston Marathon or New York Marathon,” said Kerin Miller, race director. “With four different race options to choose from, there’s a race perfect for any runner or walker.” This year, runners can choose to run a marathon, half-marathon, half-marathon relay or a 5K. The race starts in Frontier Park, travels to New Town at St. Charles, with the remaining leg of the marathon run on the Katy Trail along the Missouri River. And for the non-runner, Miller said there are plenty of activities. For instance, there’s “cheering for runners at our High-Five Zone at Herman’s Farm Orchard, ringing a cowbell along the course, getting photos taken with our mascot Chuck or listening to the Rough Ryders play in runner’s village,” Miller said. MO’ Cowbell is organized by the civic group, Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles, with the assistance of Big River Running Company. This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit the St. Charles City-County Library District’s Take 20 and Read and Ready to Read programs. Last year, $25,000 of the proceeds was donated to Volunteers in Medicine. More than 3,300 runners and 300 volunteers participated in the event in 2012, and Miller said she expects about 4,500 runners and
500 volunteers this year. Thousands of spectators are also expected to line the race pathways. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are still available. “Volunteering for MO’ Cowbell is a great opportunity for service groups and individuals who want to show their community spirit and be a part of the fun and festivities,” Miller said. “Groups of 10 or more can work together at our water stations or at Runner’s Village because we are planning to make the post-race activities more exciting than ever.” Two of the largest groups providing race volunteers include Lindenwood University and Team Target, who will be marking their third year of helping with MO’ Cowbell. “We also want to commend Hazelwood West High School for sending a volunteer team for the second year in a row,” Miller said. “This seems to be a friendly challenge to the public and private high schools in St. Charles County because none of them have signed up to participate this year.” All volunteers – who must be 14 years or older – will receive a limited edition volunteer T-shirt and commemorative cowbell. Miller said runners can expect to have a great time. “The proof: Runners come back year after year because of this top-notch local race,” Miller said. “Runners get great swag. Volunteers enjoy cheering runners on with cowbells. Everyone loves getting their photo taken with Chuck. And yes… we have chocolate milk – a runner’s best friend.” For more information about exhibiting, sponsoring, volunteering or running in MO’ Cowbell 2013, visit MOCowbellRun.com.
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Lake Saint Louis considers eliminating group home restrictions By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH Lake Saint Louis may be joining other local municipalities in eliminating most restrictions on group homes – coming closer to treating them like any other residential housing. City officials recommended to the Board of Aldermen at its Aug. 19 meeting that the city follow the lead of O’Fallon, St. Peters and St. Charles, and lessen density requirements between group homes and eliminate other restrictions. City Administrator Paul Markworth asked the Board for some direction in drafting a new ordinance setting out those changes that would first be sent to the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission for review. The city now limits group homes to 1,000 feet of each other. The bill may be patterned after changes O’Fallon adopted in June 2012. The changes followed the O’Fallon City Council’s approval of a permit to Emmaus Homes for a group home for developmentally disabled adults in a residential neighborhood. The Council was told that the city’s existing regulations had significant problems, particularly a density requirement limiting the number of group home in O’Fallon to 1 per square mile. O’Fallon City Attorney Kevin O’Keefe said state and federal laws significantly regulate housing for the disabled. Missouri law prohibits cities from denying group
homes for up to eight individuals from any residential zoning district, he said. What O’Fallon adopted – and what Lake Saint Louis may pattern changes to its law – now includes a “dispersal/proximity limit” of 500 feet between group homes and a requirement that group homes must be registered with the city. O’Fallon has eliminated a requirement for a conditional use permit. Steve Schertel, community development director for Lake Saint Louis, said that federal officials have been watching St. Charles County closely on group home issues.
He noted that St. Peters has offered to requirement violated the law and when the pay $80,000 and make changes to its zoning city’s Board of Adjustment refused a varilaws to settle a lawsuit alleging that the city ance request. On July 25, the St. Peters Board of Alderviolated the federal Fair Housing and Title II of the American Disabilities Act in denying men also approved changes to the city’s a zoning request by Community Living Inc. zoning requirements that eliminate the 2,500foot density requirement and provide “reato operate a group home for four women. The settlement was filed Aug. 1 and must sonable accommodations” to the city’s rules be approved by the U.S. District Court of and regulations to persons with disabilities. Even a density requirement of 500 feet Eastern District of Missouri. The settlement stems from a complaint between group homes may not be enforcefrom a legal guardian for a resident of the able, said LSL Alderman Gary Torlina, home that the city’s 2,500-foot spacing Ward 3.
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The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) Board of Education recently announced Megan McLean as the new administrative intern at Daniel Boone Elementary. McLean replaces Connie Buckman, who will be the FHSD interim district administrative intern. Throughout her time at the FHSD, McLean has served in various teaching and administrative roles. She began her teaching career in FHSD in 2005 as a fourth-grade teacher at Warren Elementary. During this time, McLean served on several committees including: the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Committee, a PTO teacher representative, Behavior Task Force and the FHSD Technology Committee. McLean was also named 2010-11 Warren Elementary Teacher of the Year. McLean also served as a part of the FHSD Leadership in Educational Adminis-
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Student stars Several Fort Zumwalt students are now graduates of the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) program. The six-week program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to work in labs with top scientists from UMSL, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis. Fort Zumwalt seniors Sathwik Katragadda and Tarun Vittal from South High School, Vinny Sompalli from West High School and Zachary Walters from East High School graduated from the program this summer. Katragadda worked with Dr. Sergey Korolev of Saint Louis University on a paper titled: “Regulation of RecA-dependent homologous recombination by recombination mediator proteins (RMP).” And Sompalli worked with Dr. Yoonsang Cho of Saint Louis University on a paper titled: “Migration of immune cells to Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF).”
Summer school Two Fort Zumwalt West High School students tried college courses this summer at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Rajah Lemons and Alena Stepney, sophomores at Fort Zumwalt West, completed the UMSL Bridge Program over the summer, which provides math and science enrichment courses to high school students.
WENTZVILLE Third high school opens The Wentzville School District officially opened the doors to Liberty High School students on Aug. 15. Located at 2275 Sommers Road in Lake Saint Louis, the new 227,000-square-foot facility welcomed 283 freshmen on the first day of school in the WSD. With the opening of Liberty, the district is now able to align school assignments so that three elementary schools feed into one middle school which then feeds into one high school. Crossroads, Discovery Ridge, and Prairie View Elementary will feed into Frontier Middle School, and Frontier students will then advance onto Liberty. There will be one class added each year until the school has all
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SCC Mental health programming St. Charles Community College will host a series of events this fall to bring awareness to mental health. All events are free and open to the public and will be held in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building. “Mental health is a contributing factor in a person’s wellness,” said Kelley Pfeiffer, student activities manager. “We are hosting these events to educate our students and the community about ways to improve their overall heath and wellness.” Before I Die, a Community Project will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5. The community-oriented public art project invites people to reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in a public space by writing an item from their personal or professional bucket list on chalkboards. A bullying presentation will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 10. Learn how to address this behavior and about the programs SCC is implementing to help people on campus realize the impact of their words and actions. “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 2. The film depicts mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disease, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in an attempt to bring dialogue about mental illness out into the open. A presentation on intimate partner violence and technology safety will be held at noon on Wed., Oct. 16. This presentation will cover the topic of intimate partner violence by discussing theories, myths, research and real-life application. Discussion will include how abusers stalk and further harass their victims using technology and how to be safe while using technology. For more information, call 922-8544 or kpfeiffer@stchas.edu.
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DUCHESNE PIONEERS 2012 record: 8-5. Tied for second place in the Archdiocesan Athletic Association Large Schools. Lost to California 21-12 in Class 3 quarterfinals. Head coach: Charlie Elmendorf, entering his 19th year as head coach at Duchesne. Assistant coaches: Pat Steagall, Cory Elmendorf, Shawn Trower, Sam Meyer, Taylor Jasin, JV Coach; and Hank Barrere Returning: 11 starters – 5 on offense, 6 on defense Offense: Spread/multiple Defense: 4-3 Players to watch: Senior QB/S Clay Stulce, senior LB/RB Trevor Korba, senior DT/OT Brad Pryor, senior WR Drew Moore, senior LB/FB De Rick Leach and senior OL/DL Blake Westhues Newcomers expected to contribute: Sophomore OL/DL Joe Dandridge, sophomore WR/DE Alex Moore, sophomore WR/DB Jared Mosquerra, senior LB/FB Brian Goetges, junior C/DL Tom Malloy, junior LB/OL Will Travous, senior DB/ RB Jay Dosland, sophomore WR/DB Jake Rolfes, sophomore WR/DB Nick Thiele, sophomore OL/DL Shane Loewenstein and sophomore OL/LB Hunter Eisenbath Players committed to college: None Team strengths: “Team strengths should be the experience of returning starters on offense and defense. Special teams should be solid, good overall team speed.” Teams in Archdiocesan Athletic Association Large Schools: St. Francis Borgia, Bishop DuBourg, Duchesne, St. Dominic and St. Mary’s Favorites to win the Archdiocesan Athletic Association Large Schools: In order of finish – Duchesne, St. Francis Borgia, St. Dominic, St. Mary’s, Bishop DuBourg Teams in Class 3, District 5: Duchesne, McCluer South-Berkeley, Christian, Orchard Farm, Sumner, Trinity Catholic, Winfield and Wright City Final thought: “We are excited to get the
season started. We have a very talented senior class and a very solid sophomore class. We hope to build on the success and playoff experience of last season.” FORT ZUMWALT EAST LIONS 2012 record: 7-3. Finished second in Gateway Central Conference. Lost 42-25 to Parkway North in first round of Class 5 playoffs. Coach: Scott Eacret, entering sixth varsity season as head coach at Fort Zumwalt East with record of 30-21. Assistant coaches: Brett Bevill, Mike Bevill, Rob Hawkins and Jim Klevorn; freshmen coaches are Don Morris, Don Philips, Bob James and Marshall Johnson Returning: 13 starters – 8 on offense, 5 on defense Offense: Pistol Defense: 3-5 Players to watch: To be determined. Newcomers expected to contribute: To be determined. Players who have committed to a college: None Team strengths: “Good work ethic.” Goals: “To win our first game of the season.” Teams in Gateway Central Conference: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Washington and Wentzville Holt Teams in Class 5, District 3: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Wentzville Holt, Parkway Central, Parkway North and Parkway West Final thought: “This team is strictly focused on Howell Central. We had a chance to see them at camp this year and they are very much improved.”
Assistant coaches: Marty Robinson, Josh Cooper, Carl Scharf, Ellis Brister, Alex Zangriles, Tony Scoles, Thad Chance, Bryan Haub and Ryan Steele Returning: 16 starters – 7 on offense, 9 on defense Offense: Spread option Defense: 3-4 Players to watch: Senior DB Kory Morton, senior LB/OL Jeremy Davidson, senior LB/ OL Killian Sneed, senior LB/RB Chris Milich, senior LB/OL Luke Sammelman, senior OL/DL Josh Stockton, senior DB/WR Quentin Hooks and senior QB Zach Hilliard Newcomers expected to contribute: Sophomore RB Camren Fullerton Team strengths: “Aggressive defense that loves to hit.” Goals: “Improve over last year’s record. Compete for the GAC Central title.” Teams in Gateway Central Conference: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Washington and Wentzville Holt Favorites to win the Gateway Central Conference: Wentzville Holt and Fort Zumwalt East Teams in Class 5, District 3: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Wentzville Holt, Parkway Central, Parkway North and Parkway West Final thought: “The senior leadership we’ve seen displayed this offseason has been very impressive. The work ethic has been great and these guys are hungry to improve on our results from last year. We have a large group of experienced players returning and we’re excited to see what we can accomplish in 2013.”
Jeff Renz, Chris Galvin, Jeff Auten, Maurice Vick, Ben Burnett, Todd Sanker, Todd Biri, David Matthews and Scot Purcell Returning: 8 starters – 4 on offense, 4 on defense Offense: Pistol option Defense: 4-4 Players to watch: QB/LB Dillon Bowman, WR/DB Gerald McBurrows, OL/DL Austin MacManus and WR/DB Marshawn Blackmon Players who have committed to a college: None Team strengths: “Attitude and work habits.” Goals: “Play sound and fundamental football in all phases. Improve on a weekly basis.” Teams in Gateway Athletic Central Conference: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Washington and Wentzville Holt Favorites to win the Gateway Central Athletic Conference: Wentzville Holt Teams in Class 5, District 3: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Wentzville Holt, Parkway Central, Parkway North and Parkway West Final thought: “With only 12 seniors, we will need the juniors and some sophomores to step up and contribute right away. Our kids are really focused and are working together as a team.”
FORT ZUMWALT WEST JAGUARS 2012 record: 5-5. Finished second in Gateway South Conference. Lost 29-8 in first round of Class 6 playoffs. Coach: Neil Nowack, entering first year as head coach at Fort Zumwalt West. Assistant coaches: Rod Murchison, Andrew Bauer, Tim Fine, Ben Pike, Chad FORT ZUMWALT NORTH PANTHERS FORT ZUMWALT SOUTH BULLDOGS Towers, Matt Haynes and Dan Zull 2012 record: 4-6. Finished fourth in Gate- 2012 record: 5-6. Finished fifth in Gate- Returning: 13 starters – 5 on offense, 8 on way Central Conference. Lost 22-21 to way Athletic Central. Lost 41-0 to Parkway defense Fort Zumwalt South in overtime in first Central in second round of Class 5 playoffs. Offense: Spread round of Class 5 playoffs. Coach: Scott Fulton, entering seventh year Defense: 4-2-5 Coach: Joe Bacon, entering sixth year as as head coach at Fort Zumwalt South. Players to watch: Senior WR Seth Hebert, head coach at Fort Zumwalt North. Assistant coaches: Prentice Henderson, senior OL Ebrahem Salem, senior RB
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Favorites to win the Gateway South Conference: Francis Howell Teams in Class 6, District 3: Francis Howell, Francis Howell Central, Fort Zumwalt West, Hickman, Jefferson City, Rock Bridge, Wentzville Timberland and Troy Buchanan Final thought: “You only deserve what you earn. We need to earn the respect we want.”
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Goals: “Win our first-round playoff game and get into the postseason.” Teams in Archdiocesan Athletic Association Small Schools: Cardinal Ritter, Kennedy, Lutheran St. Peters, Christian and Trinity Favorites to win the Archdiocesan Athletic Association Small Schools: Christian and Cardinal Ritter Teams in Class 2, District 6: Blair Oaks, Father Tolton, Hallsville, Hermann, Lutheran St. Peters, Montgomery County, North Calloway and South Calloway Final thought: “We have a great group of seniors who will get an opportunity to continue to build up our program on and off the field. Our program is mission driven (building faith, family, future, football) and this team has come together very well over the summer. The positive results of our offseason work will continue to show in the fall. We are looking forward to our first season on new turf at Cougar Stadium.” CHRISTIAN EAGLES 2012 record: 9-2. Won Archdiocesan Athletic Association Small Schools. Lost 52-22 to McCluer South-Berkley in second round of Class 3 playoffs. Coach: Andy Hare, entering fifth year as head coach at Christian. Assistant coaches: Dave Lehmann, Kevin Folk, Darrell Bine, Mike Norwine, Sam Dieckhaus, Kenny Mays, Brian Buckley, Paul Eaton, Don Kidd and Glenn Huskey Returning: 13 starters – 5 on offense, 8 on defense Offense: Spread Defense: 4-3 Players to watch: Senior WR/DB Deantrell Prince, senior LB Frank Davis, senior QB Jordan Norwine, senior OT/DT Cole McCoy, senior DB Spencer Hawkins, senior DT Jonathan Drachnik, senior WR Sam Henderson, senior FB/LB Xander Buehrer, senior DE/TE Kameron Dunlap, senior G/ DT Eric McCullough, senior DB Michael Motto, senior WR Cory Canterbury, junior OT/DT Caleb Eaton, junior FB/LB Damon Clark, junior WR/DB Jordan Cochrum, junior WR Brendan Guilliams, junior DE Kevin Ellebrecht, junior G/DT John Willis and sophomore WR/DB D.T. Christiansen Newcomers expected to contribute: Senior DE/TE Kameron Dunlap and senior WR Cory Canterbury Players who have committed to a college: None Team strengths: “Will have tough, stingy defense with an explosive offense.” Goals: “Play tough, physical football with class and improve upon last year’s season.” Teams in Archdiocesan Athletic Association Small Schools: Cardinal Ritter, Ken-
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Helias, Kirksville, Marshall, Mexico, Moberly, St. Dominic and Warrenton Final thought: “I have always liked the work ethic and positive attitude of the St. Dominic football players. They pay attention and have pride in their work. The teams in the past wanted to be successful. I have watched these players work and develop over the last three years. I see no reason for anything to be different this year.” WENTZVILLE HOLT INDIANS 2012 record: 8-4. Won Gateway Central Conference. Lost 29-6 to Parkway Central in third round of Class 5 playoffs. Coach: Ken Moore, entering third year as head coach at Wentzville Holt. Assistant coaches: Marc Tiernan, Jonny Ulibarri, Clinton Tanner, Brian Graf, Jason Moore, John Butler, Paul McGuire, John Brune, Craig Kinnary, Richy Doggett and Andrew Hammond Returning: 8 starters – 3 on offense, 5 on defense Offense: Multiple spread Defense: Multiple 4-2 Players to watch: Senior James McMahon, senior OL Tim Welker, senior OL Will James, senior OL Logan Miller, senior athlete Darren Love and senior WR Jake Thompson Newcomers expected to contribute: Sophomore QB Emilio Monsevais, sophomore WR Brennan Lenac, sophomore WR Jake Koons and sophomore CB Malik Muhammad Players who have committed to a college: None Team strengths: “We are going to be awful young experience-wise, so we will have a very high ceiling.” Goals: “We expect to compete and to win the day.” Teams in Gateway Central Conference: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Washington and Wentzville Holt Favorites to win the Gateway Central Conference: Washington Teams in Class 5, District 3: Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Wentzville Holt, Parkway Central, Parkway North and Parkway West Final thought: “I am excited to see our young people compete in the 2013 season. We are inexperienced, but we hope to see great improvement by the year’s end.” WENTZVILLE TIMBERLAND WOLVES 2012 record: 4-6. Fourth in the Gateway South Conference. Lost 34-14 to Columbia Hickman in first round of Class 6 playoffs. Coach: Edward Gilreath, entering second year as head coach at Wentzville Timberland.
Assistant coaches: Pete Eberhardt, Craig Collins, Justin Shiroma, Zach Mitchell, Scott Johnston, Mike Sevier, Dan Staples, Warren Honore and Tom Papez Returning: 10 starters – 5 on offense, 5 on defense Offense: Slot T Defense: 3-3 Players to watch: Senior OL Robert Marco, senior RB/LB Connor Bomstad, senior S/ WR Tyler Wibbenmeyer, junior LB Jared Renfroe and senior CB Bailey Canedy Newcomers expected to contribute: Junior QB Andrew Jehle and junior DL Jed Lamping Players who have committed to a college: None Team strengths: “We will control the tempo of the game with our offense and swarm to the ball on defense.” Goals: “Play one game at a time and practice to get better every day.” Teams in Gateway South Conference: Fort Zumwalt West, Francis Howell, Francis Howell North, Francis Howell Central, Troy Buchanan and Wentzville Timberland Favorites to win the Gateway South Conference: Francis Howell and Fort Zumwalt West Teams in Class 6, District 3: Francis Howell, Francis Howell Central, Fort Zumwalt West, Hickman, Jefferson City, Rock Bridge, Wentzville Timberland and Troy Buchanan Final thought: “We look to be much improved on the offensive side now that we are in our second year of the system. On the defensive side, we have brought in a new scheme that will put our players in the position to make some big plays. Our senior leadership has pushed this team to work harder than ever before and this will translate directly to Friday nights.”
Desmond Niboh, a junior, is expected to see considerable action as a running back for the Francis Howell Vikings this season.
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Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Van-Far (A) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - St. Charles (H) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Kennedy (A) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Cardinal Ritter (H) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Lutheran St. Peters (H) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Duchesne (H) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Trinity (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Scott City (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Lift for Life (H)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Hillsboro (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Affton (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - St. Francis Borgia (A) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Bishop DuBourg (H) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - St. Mary’s (H) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Christian (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - St. Dominic (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - St. Charles (H) Oct. 26 - 2 p.m. - Westminster (A)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell Central (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell North (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Columbia Hickman (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Cape Central (A) Sept. 28 - 1 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt North (H) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt South (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Holt (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Washington (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Warrenton (A)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - St. Charles West (A) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Mehlville (H) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Troy Buchanan (A) Sept. 21 - 1 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt South (H) Sept. 28 - 1 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt East (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Holt (H) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Washington (A) Oct. 19 - 1 p.m. - Ladue (A) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Timberland (H)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Troy Buchanan (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell Central (H) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell North (A) Sept. 21 - 1 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt North (A) Sept. 28 - 1 p.m. - Washington (H) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt East (H) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - St. Charles West (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Holt (A) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Vianney (H)
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Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - CBC (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Rock Bridge (A) Sept. 14 - 1 p.m. - Chaminade (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Timberland (A) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell (H) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell North (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell Central (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Troy Buchanan (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Holt (H)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Holt (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Webster Groves (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Elder/Cincinnati (A) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell North (H) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt West (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Troy Buchanan (H) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Timberland (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell Central (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - CBC (H)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt East (A) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt South (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Parkway South (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Troy Buchanan (H) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell North (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Timberland (H) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt West (H) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell (A) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Jackson (H)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Vianney (A) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt East (H) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt South (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell (A) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell Central (H) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt West (H) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Troy Buchanan (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Timberland (A) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Washington (H)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Principia (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Bishop DuBourg (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - St. Mary’s (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Kennedy (H) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Christian (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Trinity Catholic (H) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Cardinal Ritter (A) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Missouri Military (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Orchard Farm (H)
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Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Warrenton R-3 (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Cardinal Ritter (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Bishop DuBourg (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Trinity (H) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - St. Francis Borgia (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - St. Mary’s (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Duchesne (H) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - MICDS (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Priory (CBC)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell (A) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Columbia Hickman (H) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Timberland (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Washington (A) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Eureka (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt North (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt East (H) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt South (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt West (A)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Parkway West (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Washington (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - Wentzville Holt (A) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt West (H) Sept. 28 - 1 p.m. - Troy Buchanan (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell Central (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell (H) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Francis Howell North (H) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt North (A)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - St. Mary’s (A) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Christian (A) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - St. Charles West (H) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Warrenton (A) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Winfield (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Orchard Farm (H) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Duchesne (A) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - Hillsboro (H)
Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt North (H) Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. - Cape Central (H) Sept. 13 - 7 p.m. - St. Charles (A) Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Winfield (A) Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. - Warrenton (H) Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. - Orchard Farm (A) Oct. 11 - 7 p.m. - Fort Zumwalt South (H) Oct. 18 - 7 p.m. - Festus (A) Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. - MICDS (H)
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Home sales back to pre-recession levels Kevin Weaks
Good news for home buyers and sellers: percent. Individual savings are dependent For the first time since 2009, U.S. homes on certain variables and some restricare selling at a pace associated with a tions apply, but cost-conscious buyers healthy market. Sales jumped 6.5 percent have enthusiastically welcomed the huge in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate monthly reductions achievable with the of 5.4 million, the National Association of Rate Rollback program. Purchasers in Realtors said last week. Over the past 12 some communities have the option of other months, sales have surged 17.2 percent. equally attractive incentives, and alternaSteady hiring and low mortgage rates have tive financing plans may be available. helped the housing market recover over Home shoppers currently in the market the last year. Banks have also begun easing will also want to mark their calendars for tight credit standards, which have made it Saturday, Sept. 7, when sales will open for hard for many people to get mortgages. the first phase of Miralago, the prominent Buyers have been purchasing previously builder’s newest single-family community. occupied homes at an annual pace above 5 Located on the east side of Mid Rivers million for three straight months. The last Mall Drive at Ohmes Road in Cottleville, time that happened was in 2007. Sales are Miralago will feature six ranch and twofar above the 3.45 million pace of July 2010, story designs from the Manors Collection the low point after the housing bubble burst. – a favorite with customers in Fischer’s Analysts generally think a healthy sales Montecito, which is now virtually sold pace is roughly between 5 and 5.5 million. out. Site development is already underBuyers don’t seem deterred by higher way, and Miralago’s gently rolling terrain, long-term mortgage rates, which have lush greenery and refreshing lakes create a jumped, on average, from 3.35 percent in serene, picturesque setting for these fashearly May to last week’s 4.58 percent. The ionable homes. higher rates may have led some potential Future plans call for a network of walkbuyers to buy in July out of fear that rates ing trails, fountains and abundant common will rise further. ground. Construction of the display model Here’s what’s new in new homes: is expected to begin in late September or early October. According to COO Ryan Final days for Fischer’s ‘Rollback’ promo Casserly, Miralago presents a truly unique Homebuyers hoping to take advantage of homebuying opportunity. Fischer & Frichtel’s money-saving “Rate “These are exceptional homesites,” he Rollback” promotion will have to act very stated, “and this proven product line appeals quickly, as the limited-time incentive will to all lifestyles, offering the most desirable expire this Sunday, Sept. 1. choices and options that today’s buyers are Available in all of the builder’s residen- looking for.” tial communities throughout the metro Special introductory pricing starts from region, the program offers a 7/1 adjustable the $190’s, and Miralago’s onsite informarate mortgage plan to qualified buyers at tion center will open at 11 a.m. For more a below-market interest rate of just 2.75 details, visit the company website, FandFHomes.com. Renaissance Lifestyle Homes’ villa at Barrow Ridge A beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath villa is ready for move-in at Barrow Ridge, a private, tree-shaded enclave of just a baker’s dozen attached luxury villas off Old State Road in Ellisville. The Ashley, Renaissance Lifestyle Homes’ most popular model, features 9-foot ceilings throughout, a central great room with direct vent gas fireplace and a formal dining room. The kitchen and breakfast room are The Miralago, a design from Fischer & Frichtel’s Manors Collection
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more information call community sales manager Suzanne Bishop at (314) 4598433. Barrow Ridge is open Friday-Monday from noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Visit lifestylehomes2013.com.
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PRIME, from page 29 finished with wood flooring, custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and bay window. The lower level features a high foundation pour with a third bedroom with walkin closet and full bath, and a large family room. The home also has a covered rear porch looking out on a tree-lined backyard. The Ashley is specially priced for immediate move-in at $386,025. Another Ashley villa is under construction and will be
Inventory savings on Payne Family Homes Green light means go, and only a few days remain for Payne Family Homes’ big third annual Green Light sale offering special pricing on selected inventory homes. The sale ends Aug. 31. You can see a list of Green Light homes at paynefamilyhomes.com/green-light-homes. The list includes both villas and single-family homes in areas such as Eureka, St. Peters, O’Fallon, Lake Saint Louis, Wentzville and St. Charles with savings up to $15,000. For more information visit a Payne Family Homes community or call (314) 477-1218. Meanwhile, Payne Family Homes is now open for sales at The Golf Club of Wentzville, located on Hepperman Road off I-70 with carefree lifestyle villas and single-family homes from the $150,000s. For more information call (314) 807-5499.
available for move-in in about six weeks. In addition, two new villas that have just been started will complete Barrow Ridge. Prices start in the $390’s. Homes currently include look-out lower levels, twocar garages, six-panel doors, stone and brick front elevations, sodded lawns with sprinkler system and professionally installed landNew Thomas & Suit ranch at Wyndgate scaping. All exterior grounds maintenance Thomas & Suit’s Wyndgate Forest is one is provided by the homeowners association. Barrow Ridge is located in a country set- of those rare neighborhoods that has all the ting about 1.33 miles south of Hwy. 100 amenities of a resort community with four (Manchester Road) on Old State Road. For parks, a pool, sports court, bicycle lanes
and 55 acres of wooded common ground. You can enjoy this resort-style living right now with Thomas & Suit’s distinctive Sycamore ranch, which has just been completed and is ready for move-in. The new 2,800-square-foot Sycamore is on a .33-acre wooded site and has an eye-catching brick-and-stone exterior and a three-car garage. Cost of this home is $439,900. If you would prefer to build a home at Wyndgate Forest, you can still take advantage of Thomas & Suit’s offer of 50 percent off the regular price of options up to $40,000 through Sept. 30. To reach Wyndgate Forest, take Hwy. 40 to north on Hwy. N. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Wyndgate Ridge Drive, then right on Paul Renaud Drive. In nearby Wentzville, Thomas & Suit is building a display at its newest neighborhood, Silver Pine Ridge where prices start in the mid-$200s. To reach Silver Pine Ridge, take I-70 to south on Wentzville Parkway. Turn right/ west on the Outer Road then left on Heppermann a half mile to the neighborhood on the left. For information on Wyndgate Forest, call Lori Finley at (636) 561-2120. For information on Silver Pine Ridge, call Dana Lineback at (636) 332-0606, or visit tshomes.net.
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tal West. Stoneking joins fellow pain management specialist Dr. Ramis Gheith at the center in Lake Saint Louis. Stoneking specializes in therapeutic and interventional treatments ranging from conservative medical management to trigger point injections and surgically implanted spinal cord stimulators. ••• McKelvey Homes has added Sheri Luster as community sales manager for West Hampton Woods, a wooded community of estate homes in Wentzville. An experienced new-home sales representative, Luster has been active in the industry since 2002. Luster, who began her career as director of marketing for a major local real estate company, is a new-home sales leader in St. Charles County.
PLACES JLJ Technology has celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon cutting. JLJ Technology serves as an outsourced IT department or can complement the efforts of existing technical staff, including hardware, software, technical support, software updates, network administration and security, website development and hosting and more. Residential, individual and commercial services are available. JLJ Technology is located at 2427 Hwy. K in O’Fallon.
Giving back with backpacks Global Spectrum staff has donated backpacks full of school supplies to “We Love St. Charles,” a movement of volunteers gathered Representatives from We Love St. Charles and Global Spectrum for the purpose charities committee (from left): Marc Sikma, director of We Love St Charles; Georgia Snodgrass, liaison of We Love St. Charles; Amy of taking city Dunning, director of finance; Chris Hyman, administrative assistant; Al initiative to bring Beltranena, assistant GM; and Robin Chase, facility specialist restoration to those in need in the city of St. Charles. The donation was part of “Back to School” pool party hosted by the organization. To collect donations, the Global Spectrum Charity Committee organized a “jeans day” at the venue where staff could donate items or money in exchange for the ability to wear jeans to work. In total, the committee was able to accumulate 12 backpacks full of school supplies fit for any child returning to class this fall. “Giving back to our community where we live and work is an important initiative for Global Spectrum, not only on the local level in St. Charles, but as part of our corporate Global Spectrum charities initiative as well,” Shura Garnett, Global Spectrum’s general manager, said. “We Love St Charles is a fantastic new organization in the community, and this is a very timely donation that all of our staff could play a part in contributing to.”
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CRAFT FAIR The St. Joseph School Band’s annual Fall Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 19, at St. Joseph-Cottleville. The fair has more than 100 vendors with booths available inside and outside. All proceeds will benefit St. Joseph’s Band. Those interested in having a booth at the fair, can contact Laura Tepen at 447-3082.
GOLF TOURNAMENT The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual Golf Tournament will start at noon on Mon., Sept. 9, at The Falls Golf Course, 1170 Turtle Creek in O’Fallon. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and the cost is $100 per person or $400 for a foursome. All golfers will receive a bag filled with donations from O’Fallon Chamber members, 18 holes of golf with cart and drinks on the course, lunch catered and sponsored by Quintessential Catering, and an awards dinner
sponsored by Charter Business. To register, call the chamber office at 240-1818 or visit www.ofallonchamber.org/golf. ••• Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service ninth annual Golf Outing will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 16, at Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville. The cost is $125 per individual or $500 per team. There will be prizes and a silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call Karen Runge at 441-1302, ext. 263 or email krunge@jacares.org.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Greater St. Louis Art Association (GSLAA) presents the Fall Art Fair on Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park located at 550 Weidman Road in Ballwin. The fair will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 30; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 31 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 1. The final lineup will be composed of approximately 130 juried artists from around the St. Louis region and the United States, representing the following media: ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, printmaking, digital art, glass, mixed media, fiber, sculpture and wood. The show will be judged by a nationally renowned panel – awarding over $4,500 in cash and prizes. Admission is $5 at the door and free to
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those 18 and under. Parking is free. For more information, call 314-997-1181 or visit www. ArtFairAtQueenyPark.com. ••• Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) will partner with the St. Charles Parks and Recreation department to host free “Artists Workshop” series starting Sept. 11. The six-week series will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Sept. 11 through Oct. 16 at the St. Charles Parks and Recreation’s Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park. Professional instruction in drawing and watercolor painting, along with all artists’ materials, will be provided. Class size will be limited to the first 60 applicants. To register, visit www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com. ••• Silhouette artist Clay Rice will be exhibited through Sept. 27 in Gallery I of the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. “The Lonely Shadow” blends the elegant black & white silhouette tradition with a colorful world in a heartwarming story of friendship between a lonely shadow and a little boy. For more information, call 255-0270 or visit foundryartcentre.org. ••• Artists in all media are invited to showcase their work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28 at the Family Fun Fair & Art Expo located in the Renaud Spirit Center in O’Fallon. The Family Fun Fair focuses on health and fitness, while the Art Expo gives the public a chance to meet regional artists and buy original art. The event, and parking, is free. For more information, call 474-8105.
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GARAGE SALE The Francis Howell Parent Club of 2014 will host its third annual Spectacular Finds Vendor/Craft/Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Sat., Sept. 28 at Francis Howell Middle School. Vendors will be selling various craft items and product lines along with the indoor garage sale. For more information, contact Nancy VanDenBosch at 224-723-8319.
BENEFITS Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz – Tri County Division of United Way campaign kickoff will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 7, at the Yacht Club of St. Louis located at 105 Lake Village Drive in St. Charles. The event will offer an evening of fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, chocolate and live jazz featuring the Emmy Award-winning duo The
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26, at Wine Country Gardens, 2711 South Hwy. 94 in Defiance. The luncheon will honor Daniel Boone Elementary School and Parents as Teachers Program in the Francis Howell School District. The cost is $40 and proceeds will benefit the maternity shelter. Reservations are required and can be made online at OurLadysInn.org or by calling Betsy Beauparlant at 398-5375.
ROAD TRIP Catch the motor coach at 10 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 19, at Civic Park in O’Fallon to visit Ridge Haven Chalet. Built on 75 acres of woodland in Hawk Point, Mo., the property features a garden with colorful flowers cascading from landscaped beds. Travelers will eat brunch under the pavilion, listen to a speaker, tour the grounds and then have dessert before heading back to O’Fallon at 4 p.m. The trip’s cost of $65 for O’Fallon residents and $73 for non-residents includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, brunch and dessert, the tour and gratuities. For more information, call 474-8105.
FAMILY FUN The MOMS Club of St. Peters is hosting a membership drive from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 6, at Wapelhorst Park in St. Charles. The nonprofit organization
provides activities and support to stay-athome moms. For more information, email stpetersmomsclub@gmail.com. ••• The Pirate Treasure Hunt will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 14, at Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon. Children ages 5 and up can look for “treasure” hidden in the park. Starting with the first clue, participants will proceed to one of six stations and complete an activity such as “Bail the Boat,” “Walk the Plank,” “Navigate the Ship,” and “Hook the Treasure” to receive a clue to the location of the next station, and a puzzle piece. When all the puzzle pieces are assembled they will provide the final clue showing where to dig for buried treasure. The cost of the Pirate Treasure Hunt is $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents, and free to kids ages 4 and under with a paying adult. For more information, call 379-5574 or email festivalassistant@ofallon.mo.us. ••• O’Fallon’s Fall Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 12, at Civic Park. The Fall Fest features booths brimming with house and garden specialties, fall decorations, holiday gifts, upscale crafts, jewelry and unique accessories, festival food and beverages, and free entertainment throughout the day. For more information, call 379-5614. ••• The St. Peters Spirit Hockey Club will
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PET EXPO The fifth annual St. Louis Pet Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 26 at the St. Charles Convention Center. This event is free. Shorty Rossi, star of “Pit Boss” on Animal Planet, will make an appearance with his popular canine sidekick, Hercules. For more information, visit www.stlpetexpo.com. ••• Opportunities are available for vendors to participate in the Bark for the Park Dog Parade and Show to be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sat., Sept. 14 at St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park. Proceeds from the event will help build the Rotary Dog Park. This free event is a collaborative effort between the Rotary Club of St. Peters and the city of St. Peters. For more information contact Christine Rutherford at 314-262-0624 or email at crutherford@cliservices.org.
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