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The Cottleville Fire Protection District, along with the Professional Firefighters of 2665, hosted its 3rd annual Michael E. Boehle Memorial Golf Tournament last month. Proceeds from this annual event, which honors Cottleville fallen firefighters Michael E. Boehle and Jim McNamara, benefited the Make-a-Wish Foundation this year. A $1,000 donation was made to the nonprofit in the names of the two fallen firefighters. In addition, proceeds from this tournament have funded a $500 college scholarship for a local student seeking a career in public safety. Additionally, funds raised will be used to help the families of fallen firefighters.
O’FALLON City makes ‘Best Places to Live’ list For the fifth consecutive time, the city of O’Fallon has been named one of the country’s “Best Places to Live,” according to Money Magazine. O’Fallon ranked 41st on the 2014 list of cities with a population of 50,000-300,000, and was the only Missouri city to make the list. “We are truly excited to once again be on this prestigious list,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “Honors like these tell the world something that our residents already know. Our city really is a wonderful community in which to live, work and play.” O’Fallon’s ranking continues the stream of national accolades that have been bestowed on the city.
In addition to Money’s previous rankings in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014, O’Fallon was named “one of the best cities in Missouri to live and find a job” by nerdwallet. com. O’Fallon also is ranked as one of the 20 “safest cities in America” by CQ Press and the “safest large City in Missouri” (population 50,000+) by the SafeWise Report. “Our leaders are called on to make O’Fallon the ‘best city in the State of Missouri.’ With this ranking, we have once again achieved that goal, and we have set a standard of excellence that we intend to maintain for future generations,” Hennessy said.
ST. PETERS City bans sale of e-cigarettes to youth Anyone under age 18 can’t buy or use electronic cigarettes in St. Peters, according to a new ordinance adopted by the city in late September. But the ordinance, approved Sept. 25 by an 8-0 vote of the city’s Board of Aldermen, stops short of forbidding minors from entering so-called “vapor lounges” where e-cigarettes can be smoked. The bill, sponsored by Alderman Patrick Barclay (Ward 4) bans the purchase and possession of electronic or e-cigarettes and other “other battery-powered vaporizers which simulate tobacco smoking by producing an aerosol that resembles smoke.” He said the fact that the bill prohibits minors from buying or smoking e-cigarettes may address most concerns about young people going into vapor lounges. Barclay noted that. while the city can
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ST. CHARLES COUNTY Grants awarded to help with employment The Tri-County Region of United Way of Greater St. Louis has awarded six, one-time Community Enhancement Grants totaling
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Search for new police chief underway The St. Charles County Chief of Police Search Committee is now accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of chief of police. Applications will be accepted until close of business on Oct. 20. The committee will review applications and offer interviews to the most qualified candidates. Interviews will be held Nov. 10-11. The committee will recommend no fewer than five qualified candidates to the county executive. Candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume via fax, mail or email.
Femme Osage Creek Road closed until November The St. Charles County Highway Department closed Femme Osage Creek Road on Oct. 1 to allow for the construction of a new bridge. Located 0.1 miles west of Hwy. F, the construction is expected to take 45 days. No through traffic will be allowed through the closure area. Motorists will be directed to use Hwy. F, Hwy. D, Cappeln Osage Road, Brandt Lane and BeckerJoerling Road to detour around the closure area. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and detour route are posted.
WELDON SPRING Last round of free trees offered The city is working with Forest ReLeaf to once again provide free trees to residents after the devastating effects of the tornado that occured on May 31, 2013. During this third and final round of free trees, emphasis will be placed on those residents who were directly impacted by the tornado, as well as residents who have not previously placed a request for free trees. Residents can choose from 24 species of trees, but supplies are limited. The list of available species of trees is posted on the city website, www.weldonspring.org.
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years, losing his seat to Sidebottom by 12 votes in April of 2013. Schweikert and Potter were sworn into office by City Clerk Donna Daniel following board approval at the Sept. 22 meeting. Succeeding Schweikert as board president is Karen Vennard (Ward 2), who has served on the board since 2010. Vennard’s appointment also was approved by a 5-0 vote. Schweikert said she told Lillian Sidebottom, the wife of the former mayor, that she had big shoes to fill. “I don’t look at it as replacing Mayor Sidebottom,” Schweikert said. “I look at it as filling in for him (from) now until April.” Schweikert thanked her fellow aldermen for agreeing to meet and their willingness to make a decision on short notice. She also acknowledged the assistance provided by the city staff. Schweikert said the city faces a number of issues. “One of the main things is development,” she said after the meeting. “The Page Extension (Highway 364) is going to open up some opportunities for some businesses and offices. I’d like to see more restaurants, and that’s a priority for many of our residents.” Alderman Joseph Pellerito (Ward 3) agreed that the Page Extension and an upgraded Hwy. N interchange may attract new development. He said the city needs to have board members or the mayor attending regional meetings of the St. Charles County Road Board and Municipal League. Addressing that issue, Schweikert said the board may need to discuss more clearly the city’s policy if the mayor or the president of the board isn’t available. During the meeting, Schweikert and board members also lauded Sidebottom both personally and professionally. Along with Sidebottom’s years of service on the city’s Board of Aldermen representing Ward 1, he also served as president of the board for three years prior to his election as mayor. Reading from a tribute that appears on the city’s website, Schweikert said, “The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen on September 15th lost their leader, colleague, and friend ....” She also acknowledged his calm, cool attitude and his sense of humor. Quoting the tribute, she continued: “But probably the one quality that stood out the most was his concern for the well-being of his ward and all the residents of Lake Saint Louis,” she said. “Mayor Sidebottom would remark over and over how much he loved Lake Saint Louis – there was no better place to live than this city and all it had to offer, and it was the residents who made the city what it was.”
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Residents, developer, city work together for a happy ending in O’Fallon By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com A tricky situation may have been averted by the combined efforts of residents, developer Lombardo Homes and the city of O’Fallon. The legislation that caused the situation is an ordinance seeking to rezone the land on the south side of Hwy. N and Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, which would make way for a new 200-acre residential development called the Villages at Shady Creek. The proposed development will be nestled between the existing subdivisions of Wyndgate, Briarchase, Preston Woods and Country Shire. The proposed development originally was met with concern primarily due to an alteration it would have on the nearby roadways. Part of the development would have seen Lake Saint Louis Boulevard cut close to the backyards of several houses in the Preston Woods subdivision. Residents also had concerns about a dangerous increase in traffic on the surrounding roads, including Hwy. N and Lake Saint Louis and Paul Renaud boulevards. After holding a town hall-style meeting on Sept. 18 and discussing those issues with residents, Skip Stone, a representative of Lombardo Homes, came before the O’Fallon City Council at a public hearing on Sept. 24 with a compromise. Stone said that the proposed changes to Lake Saint Louis Boulevard would move the roadway 15 feet closer to the future location of Shady Creek homes, and away from the existing properties of Preston Woods. Over a half-dozen residents of the surrounding communities spoke in the public hearing in response to this news, some with further questions about the development and others with
suggestions. Many thanked Lombardo Homes and the council for listening to their concerns and working to make the situation right. “Mostly what I wanted to say is the expansion of Lake Saint Louis Boulevard is going to happen one way or the other,” said David Groves, a resident whose property is adjacent to the development. “I am very appreciative of Lombardo’s willingness to make the changes that they proposed. I appreciate that very much.” Councilmember Rick Battelle (Ward 3) said other residential concerns are being looked at as well, such as leaving the existing Curtis Lane in place as a bike/walking path, putting traffic-calming measures on Lake Saint Louis Boulevard to improve safety and placing a traffic signal at the intersection of Lake Saint Louis Boulevard and Hwy. N. Battelle said residents have contacted him since the Sept. 24 meeting, and that those citizens were complimentary of the efforts made by Lombardo and the city officials. “I really have to compliment not only residents for how they communicated their concerns, but also Lombardo Homes,” Battelle said. “Their willingness to work with the residents and to satisfactorily come to a mutually agreeable solution was great.” During the Sept. 24 council meeting, Stone gave credit to the residents who attended the town hall meeting. “I’ve done quite a few of those in over 15 years in this business, and I’ve never had such a respectful crowd,” Stone said. The council passed the rezoning ordinance on first reading at the Sept. 24 meeting, and will review the legislation for final passage on Oct. 9.
Lake Saint Louis tax rate to remain flat By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH bflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.com Tax rates for Lake Saint Louis residents aren’t going up this year. The city’s Board of Aldermen approved keeping the city’s property tax rate at 59.51 cents per $100 assessed valuation, which will provide funding for the city’s general fund that covers most city expenses. The city’s debt service rate will remain at 47 cents per $100 assessed valuation for this year. Those rates are the same as in 2013. The board is required to adopt tax rates by Oct. 1. Aldermen took the action at their Sept. 22 meeting after being told that – even though the city’s assessed valuation had dropped by less than 1 percent – the rates didn’t need to be adjusted to generate sufficient revenue. Property and debt service tax rates are
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By SUE E. STEINIGER During its Oct. 1 meeting, the Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen received a positive review of the city’s annual financial statement from independent auditor Botz, Deal & Company, P.C., a certified public accountants and advisors company. CPA Michele Graham and Lindsey Ruhr, representatives of the company, presented the independent auditor’s report and financial statements covering the 2013 fiscal year during the Board’s workshop meeting. During that meeting, Alderman David Zucker (Ward 1) fielded most of the questions regarding the audit report including clarification on how well the city was funded for its pension fund. Graham told the board, “You are in great shape.” In response to questions, she added that the city is “fine, healthy” and that “in general things are in good shape.” Citing concerns about stated internal control deficiencies, Zucker asked Graham if the auditor’s report suggested a refinement of duties. Graham said that some changes were noted and explained that any time too much control placed into the hands of one person could allow for fraud. As an example, she suggested that more than one person should review the initial receipt of bank statements. She said that overall, city employees were very cooperative in providing documents needed and noted that there is
always a period of adjustment, but that the outcomes should be favorable. “With changes made, next year should be even better,” Graham said. When asked for her response to the financial audit report, Mayor Pam Fogarty said: “I think we are in an absolutely fantastic position. We have (the Page extension) coming through and the economy is starting to come back. I think it is going to be a wonderful thing.” Fogarty said she sees more commercial growth happening and expects growth in the city’s technology corridor to expand. “We are looking for more office buildings, more retail and we are looking to build our downtown. There have been some inquiries in our properties downtown so it will be a great thing,” she said. “I’m hopeful something will start here pretty quickly and it will continue. It is 300 total acres, so it will take a while for it all to get developed, but I would like to see it get started now.” Other items addressed in the meeting included a municipal code provision submitted by Zucker, which would require greater public notice of applications submitted for action by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen. This included changes to zoning and proposed planned unit development. The city’s draft proposed budget for 2015 was also presented for discussion. No action was taken on either item.
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Post office named for fallen soldier By SUE E. STEINIGER On a beautiful sunny day in September, the city of Cottleville, the United States government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the United States Postal Service, family members and friends came together to honor a fallen Marine and dedicate the Cottleville Post Office in his memory. There are only three other post offices in the St. Louis area which have been dedicated to fallen servicemen, according to Cottleville City Administrator and Police Chief Scott Lewis. The dedications were made possible through legislation signed by President Barack Obama. Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge (USMC) was only 19 years old when, on October 13, 2010, his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED). Vinnedge and three of his fellow Marines were killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. On hand for the ceremony was Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-Dist. 2), who was
instrumental in introducing the legislation that made the dedication possible. In her floor presentation to fellow representatives, Wagner said: “The United States of America owes Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge a priceless debt that we will never be able to fully repay. Therefore, the least that I can do as a Representative of the United States Congress (and) it is my honor to sponsor H.R. 2391, a bill that names the Cottleville Post Office after such a genuine, honest and great young man and immortalizing a hero who gave up his life serving a nation he absolutely loved. I am proud that this legislation will allow the inspiring story of Phillip to continue to be told in Missouri’s 2nd district for a long, long time to come.” During the ceremony, Vinnedge’s commanding officers, Col. Jason Morris and Lt. Col. Douglas Downey shared stories of his service. Vinnedge was a graduate of Francis Howell High and lived just outside of the city of Cottleville. He is survived and missed by his parents, and his brothers Corey and Jason.
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Dardenne Prairie seeks to revitalize city’s Emergency Management Program By MICHAEL RYAN In 2007, the city of Dardenne Prairie initiated a program with city staff and other volunteers that had a sole purpose: to help the residents of Dardenne Prairie during a major emergency. Since then, both volunteers and support have all but vanished for the Emergency Management Team. That was until Sept. 17, when Alderman Bob Menichino (Ward 2) brought up its overwhelming need for organization and support at the Board of Aldermen meeting. “You know, we’re a small city and we just want to make sure they (residents)
Lake Saint Louis rejects request to rename Freymuth Road By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH bflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.com Lake Saint Louis officials have decided against renaming Freymuth Road after Mayor Ralph Sidebottom. Local residents had asked the city’s aldermen if they would consider renaming the road “Ralph Sidebottom Drive” in honor of the late mayor. But the city’s Board of Aldermen and Mayor Kathy Schweikert were reluctant to consider renaming the road when they discussed the issue at their Sept. 22 meeting. “It takes quite a bit to rename a road,” said Alderman John Pellerito (Ward 3), who noted that the road was renamed earlier in honor of the Freymuth family. Pellerito and Alderwoman Karen Vennard (Ward 2) said renaming a road requires working with 911 emergency providers, who have to be notified along with state and U.S. postal officials. Residents also may have to change addresses on mortgages and other legal documents. Vennard said she was skeptical that 100 percent of residents along the road would approve a change. “There is a lot involved with this,” she said. “I think it’s too much.” The board opted not to make any changes. Earlier the city had renamed a sidewalk in Sidebottom’s honor. The action drew comments from Ralph Barrale, a prominent local resident active in veterans affairs in the community. Barrale said the idea for renaming the road in honor of Sidebottom was “my idea and my idea alone.” He asked the board to think about other ways to recognize Sidebottom. “In the future if there is a road that needs to be named or a park, I leave in your hands to do the right thing in honor of our now deceased Mayor Ralph Sidebottom.”
have the resources to hold their own until help arrives when disaster does strike,” Menichino said. The city had been aggressively training volunteers four times a year using the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical opera-
tions. With this training residents are intended to not only help themselves but others as well. “We have trained over 220 residents already; however, we’ve noticed some decrease in participation for our volunteers as well as participants. With that we have changed focus and decided to reprioritize our emergency management goals,” Menichino said. “Instead of focusing on the recruitment, or at least the education, of our residents at this point, we’re going back to what we wanted to do at the onset, (which was) establish some strong emergency plans.”
The city will begin refining these emergency plans using a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis, which according to Menichino is a common term in emergency management planning. The analysis will help the city to focus attention on those hazards – both natural and manmade – that are most likely to impact the community to help tailor the city’s emergency management plans. Efforts to improve the city’s emergency plans will begin in October. Official’s hope to have a definitive plan ready for the city by early 2015, according to Menichino.
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Emerald Ash Borer appears in St. Charles County; action plan presented By DAN FOX Deardeuff outlined several possible plans dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com of action for the council, including tree With talk of quarantines and infestations, removal, treatments with insecticides and the discussion held at a recent O’Fallon tree replacement. Each course of action City Council work session may sound like has its foibles and will cost the city money, something from a horror movie. although responsibility for taking care of But the threat posed to O’Fallon and its the 2,000 privately owned trees will fall surrounding cities by the emerald ash borer, to property owners. Removal could cause a little green bug that devastates local public backlash, according to Deardeuff, populations of ash trees, is very real. The as trees are removed and not replaced. insect, which has been spreading across Treatment can be a cheaper alternative to North America since 2002, could end up removal and replacement, but if a treatment costing local St. Charles municipalities is missed, the infestation can return. thousands of dollars. Out of the options available, Deardeuff recommended tree replacement as the best option for the city. The city would replace the dying ash trees with a different breed, since the ash borer does not lay its eggs on any other kind of tree. Between 2015 and 2023, Deardeuff said the plan would cost the city about $219,000, which includes the cost of labor, equipment, tree removal and tree replacement. Also factored into The council heard a presentation on Sept. that estimate is $8,000 in recouped costs 11 from O’Fallon’s landscape manager from recycled wood waste. Bob Deardeuff about the impact the insect Deardeuff encouraged acting as quickly as could have on the city. possible, and said he would like to start plantDeardeuff explained that once the ash ing replacement trees in the winter of 2015. borer comes into an area, it lays its eggs on “It gives time for that replacement tree ash trees. The larvae hatch and burrow into to fill the void that’s going to be created the tree, wiggling through the trunk and when the established tree comes down,” ruining the tree’s circulation, effectively Deardeuff said. starving it of nutrients. The next step toward combating the alien The process isn’t quick. The full impact invader is for the council to make provifrom the invasive insect can take up to 10 sions in O’Fallon’s 2015 budget. The city years to become fully apparent. However, also can seek out grants for additional Deardeuff said an infestation of ash borers funding to help fight the ash borer. already has been found in Lake Saint “It’s one of those things where you have Louis, and he estimated that O’Fallon was to defer to the expert,” Councilmember approximately 3-4 years further along the Rick Lucas (Ward 1) said. course of the insect’s destructive timetable. “I think I trust Mr. Deardeuff,” Lucas O’Fallon has 247 ash trees that are said. “He knows what he’s talking about the responsibility of the city. In addition, and I think we don’t have much choice but almost 2,000 ash trees are planted on pri- just to start what he has in mind. Somehow vate property. we have to get it (the ash borer) out of here.”
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Local school districts take a stand against Amendment 3 By AMY ARMOUR aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com Across St. Charles County, school districts are voicing their opposition to Amendment 3 in the form of formal resolutions, despite the fact that key backers have pulled the plug on their campaign. The proposed constitutional amendment, which will appear on the Nov. 4 general election ballot, would significantly change the way Missouri teachers are evaluated and employed – by ending tenure and requiring that decisions around the hiring, promoting, firing and laying off of teachers be determined by at least 51 percent using student performance measures. “The final authority for our certificated staff evaluation system will be the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education, not the Board of Education as it is now,” explained Fort Zumwalt School District Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray. “This evaluation system would be used in all decisions to retain, promote, demote, dismiss or compensate staff.” DuBray also noted that the majority of the evaluation system would be based on student performance. “That in itself is not bad. How to do it fairly is the question,” DuBray said. “It eliminates tenure as we know it, and also
eliminates salary schedules. It would probably create staff issues over what students are assigned to teacher class rosters. I could see teachers balking at working with difficult or lower-achieving students.” A resolution unanimously approved by the Francis Howell School District Board of Education describes Amendment 3 as “a state mandate that shifts local control for educational decisions away from parents, teachers, administrators and school boards.” The resolution goes on to say that the amendment “is a poorly drafted and deeply flawed proposal that has many unintended consequences for teachers, administrators and school boards.” FHSD Board President Eric Sieder echoed those concerns at the district’s Sept. 18 board meeting. “Amendment 3 is bad for children, our school district and the community. While the Board seldom takes part in agreeing on resolutions, Amendment 3 will deeply harm the Francis Howell School District and other school districts,” Sieder said. Sieder was joined by FHSD Board Member Mike Sommer, who insisted that “there is a better way to accomplish what the mission is.” In addition to the loss of local control and changes to teacher evaluations, the Wentzville Board of Education was also concerned with the amendment’s resulting increased
number of required standardized tests. “There also were worries about the increased costs that would be part of implementation,” said Matt Deichmann, Wentzville’s director of community relations. “Another point of concern was that the amendment could well change the fundamental relationship between teachers – from a collaborative spirit to a competitive effort.” Although the proposed amendment will still appear on the election ballot, the antitenure group, Teach Great, announced in early September that the organization would terminate its campaign for the proposition despite still supporting the amendment. Taking no chances, the boards of the Wentzville, Francis Howell and Fort Zumwalt school districts passed resolutions against Amendment 3 at their September meetings. The Missouri School Boards Association also has publicly opposed Amendment 3. “Voters should educate themselves about what would change for the local school Board and decide if they want those changes administered by someone or something other than their locally elected school officials,” DuBray said. If Amendment 3 passes on November 4, it would take effect in the 2015-2016 school year. [Editor’s note: Mid Rivers Newsmagazine reporter William Poe contributed to this story.]
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Preparing for the future: Over 100 colleges and Universities attended a college fair sponsored by St. Dominic High on September 17. Schools came from all over the country to visit with seniors, juniors and sophomores from the high school.
National Merit semi-finalists named Four seniors in the Fort Zumwalt School District – Pracheta Bhagat, Nick Boltralik, Sai Gajagowni, and Nathan Glugla – and nine seniors in the Francis Howell School District – Daniel Bodden, Eric Brommelhorst, Adam Cole, Emily Coonrod, Annelise Hardy, Varun Mohan, Tara Parnacott, Rebecca Rodell and Timothy Xiang have been selected as semifinalists in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring.
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Teacher chosen for educational retreat Bryan Middle School social studies teacher Lorri Richardson was selected as one of 11 Missouri teachers to attend Weekend with Washington, an educational retreat at George Washington’s estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia. The four-day, immersive residential program, held Sept. 18-21, provided an intensive study of George Washington and his world. The educational program included curriculum discussion led by noted Washington scholars, and hands-on workshops exploring Washington’s life and interests at Mount Vernon. Through study, discussion, tours, and projects, participants gained a new and deeper understanding of the life and character of George Washington and his unique legacy in creating and shaping the principles of America’s democracy. Richardson will create an original lesson plan to share with colleagues in the Francis Howell School District and teachers across the state. Richardson was accepted for the program after submitting an application, resume and letter of recommendation from Principal Mark Delaney.
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The Fort Zumwalt School District will implement a new after-school math program at Dardenne Elementary this month. “I hope we can make significant gains in
performance by our students scoring below basic on their MAP testing,” said Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray. School officials are in the process of identifying students at Dardenne Elementary to participate in the pilot program. Students will be identified by standardized test scores, district benchmarks and the building principal will collaborate with teachers to work through this process. Jennifer Waters, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, said the tutors will be classroom teachers. “Our goal is to provide additional instruction/interventions for those students who demonstrate need and to assist them in strengthening their math skills throughout this school year,” Waters said. The program will be funded through a combination of Title I federal funding. The district will provide bus service to transport students home. The district also will keep data on student growth throughout the school year and evaluate the effectiveness of the pro-
Bryce Johnson, a student at Fort Zumwalt South High, was selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Bryce has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel. “Bryce is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.” Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions and members-only resources.
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tions for the district. The panels also are generating knowledge for students, Pavia told the Board of Education during its Sept. 18 meeting. “Our students can see in real time how much power is being generated by the panels on their school,” Pavia said. “And they can see how power generation ebbs and flows with available sunlight.” Installation of the six solar panel arrays was recently completed on the rooftops of the administration building, Castlio Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, Henderson Elementary, and Hollenbeck Middle schools and are now generating power. The administration building, Castlio, Henderson and Hollenbeck were outfitted with one 25-kilowatt system each, while Fairmount received two 25-kilowatt arrays, according to school officials. Because of then-available financial incentives from Ameren, there was no upfront fee for equipment purchase or installation, Pavia said. Instead, the district is making monthly lease payments to Microgrid Solar, part of Earth City-based Microgrid Energy LLC, which provided the solar panels. Over 20 years, the district anticipates that it will save $573,000 in electric costs, with the arrays producing more than 195,000 kilowatt hours per year, an average of about 16,000 kilowatt hours per month. To date, the systems have generated about 48,000 kilowatt hours, Pavia said. Touch screen monitors, which were installed in the buildings along with the solar arrays, give students and staff the ability to monitor the activity of the solar panels and assess the long-term impacts of using solar power. Installation sites were selected based on several factors, including the age of the roof and each building’s amount of southern exposure. Plans to expand the program to additional buildings are dependent upon the continuation of an incentive program offered through Ameren, Pavia said.
State Board of Education requires all juniors to take ACT This April, high school juniors across Missouri will be required to take the ACT – but the state is picking up the tab. Jennifer Waters, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the Fort Zumwalt School District, said in January 2014 that the State Board of Education approved an assessment plan that included the administration of the ACT to all 11th-grade students throughout the state of Missouri. “All students are required to participate,” said Waters. However, she also noted that students may continue to take the ACT, outside of the statewide administration, as often as they like. “Schools will receive individual student reports and will distribute those to students,” Waters said. “Students also are
able to create an electronic ACT account to receive scores electronically.” Fort Zumwalt high schools will administer the test at on April 28, 2015, with a make-up date on May 12, 2015. Waters said these dates were set by the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education. Waters said the district already has begun preparation for the test administration in all of its high schools. “I think that this is a good, free, opportunity for our students to take the ACT,” said Waters. “As always, how our students perform on the ACT gives us good information when evaluating curriculum and programming throughout the district.”
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Volunteers needed for new reading program The Francis Howell School District has implemented a new initiative designed to increase and improve student reading proficiency by age eight. The “Great by 8” program was established to improve reading literacy scores of students before entering third grade. Literacy scores are measured on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), which tests students’ progress toward mastery of the Missouri Show-Me Standards. The program will be implemented at Fairmount Elementary with the kindergarten students, but volunteers are needed. Volunteers are asked to work with kids on a consistent and frequent basis, be available once a week for approximately 15-20 minutes, connect with students and develop trusting relationships, have an approved FHSD volunteer status, and complete the required Great by 8 training. For more information about volunteering, call 851-4045.
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Parents as Teachers celebrates 30 years of early education success By BONNIE KRUEGER bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program. What began as a pilot program in four Missouri school districts is now an international early learning program operating in all 50 U.S. states and the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland. Today, there are a total of more than 2,000 global PAT programs, operating in a variety of community settings. The curriculum gives parents developmental information about their children and provides families with activities in the areas of language, social, motor and intellectual development. Worldwide, PAT parent educators provide more than 1.6 million home visits each year. Francis Howell School District – which had 2,406 children in the program last year – was a PAT pilot district in the mid-80s, and Mary Jo Griffin, the district's director of early childhood, has been involved ever since. She sees the program as a win-win, good for the parents and good for the schools. “The visits give valuable insight into child development,” Griffin explained. “Parents who are more educated on their child’s needs will be more involved and keyed into their child’s development – and will know when to seek help.” The PAT program works in partnership with early childhood programs in local school districts. During the school year, enrolled families with children from birth to age three will have four home visits from a PAT educator. After age three, the number of visits can vary due to state funding and other criteria, such as family needs or new enrollment. Children in high-risk situations also may be eligible for additional visits. “We are connected to an array of resources,” Griffin said. “From hospitals to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) groups
to churches and community organizations, such as Crisis Nursery, we can connect families to receive additional support outside of our program that can benefit them.” For PAT educator Sandy Torbeck, helping parents understand the spectrum of developmental milestones and identify possible delays is a key element to the home visits. Torbeck taught at the early childhood and elementary school level prior to becoming a parent educator 13 years ago. Now, she has approximately 130 Francis Howell families – about 200 children – on her case load. “Even with my background in early childhood education, I found the PAT experience for my son was incredibly supportive. The program made sure my son was on track and (it) supported me as a mom, reinforcing what I was doing right,” she said. Megan K. has been involved with PAT in the Francis Howell area with all three of her children, now ages four, nine and 12. “I am guilty of comparing all three of my kids,” Megan said. “Their parent educator helped me realize that while all three were on target, they were going to achieve and do things in their own time and in their own way. It is a valuable gift for parents like me who worry and just want to make sure we are doing what is best for our little ones.” Likewise when Julie F. moved to the St. Louis area with her husband and two young sons, the program helped with that transition. “Our parent educator really helped me to not only come up with educational activities to do with both my kids, but also provided advice on the St Louis area,” Julie said. “My son, Carter, has some developmental delays and my parent educator has provided great ideas of how to think outside the box with his learning.” For 30 years, PAT has been helping families like Megan's and Julie's and its success has no end in sight.
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By JONATHAN DUNCAN It has been quite a career for St. Dominic senior catcher/first baseman Katie Kasubke. She came to St. Dominic as a talented freshman, and the four-year starter has become the backbone and pulse of the Crusaders softball team. “Katie is a special player,” St. Dominic coach Noah Duncan said. “I think what makes her so special is her drive. She was a good player when she came her freshman year but she has worked every single year at getting better and that’s what I think makes her a leader on our team. “She wants to be a great player.” At the plate, Kasubke has been nothing short of amazing – game after game. She began the month of October as one of the hottest hitters in St. Charles and St. Louis counties, hitting .580 with 38 RBIs and seven home runs. Kasubke also is in the top five in the area in runs scored and has an on-base percentage of 1.091 heading into the final week of the season. Last year, Kasubke hit .576 with 52 runs scored and was an offensive machine for the Crusaders. But her success at the plate is not just about racking up stats. It’s about helping her team win games. “I don’t really look at the stats,” Kasubke said. “I’m just out here to play. People tell me about my stats all the time, but the hard work pays off.” The approach to hitting well is pretty simple for Kasubke. “Most of the time, I will survey who’s on base and what needs to be done, whether I need to lay down a bunt or I need to hit to the right side,” Kasubke said. “If nobody
is on base, I will just try to look for a good pitch to hit.” Hitting is not the only thing the 5-foot-11 Kasubke does well on the diamond. She is also an outstanding catcher who makes life difficult for opposing hitters and baserunners. She also leads the Crusaders in putouts and assists and has been nearly flawless behind the plate with just two passed balls, two errors and a dazzling .979 fielding percentage. “I can’t talk about her defense enough,” Duncan said. “Everybody knows about her offense but our team also gets respect because she’s back there (behind home plate). A lot of times, people don’t try to steal on us because of Katie’s reputation. They know the gun she has behind the plate and that balls don’t get past her.” Defensively, Kasubke is the glue that binds St. Dominic when the Crusaders are on the field – making sure the defense is set and giving pitchers the ability to avoid trouble on the mound. “Really, I’ve just learned over time,” Kasubke said, “just picking up things here and there and really just watching the game. I think that’s really helped me.” Kasubke will attend Loyola UniversityChicago next fall and is planning on majoring in elementary education. She says it’s a good fit. “I went up there on a visit and went on visits before that, but when I went on my (last) visit something just clicked and said to me this is where I want to be,” Kasubke said. As the regular season wraps there is one more place Kasubke wants to be and that is going past the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs. In 2013, the Crusaders saw their season end in the quarterfinals, losing at home to Centralia. “We’re not so much focused on that now as before,” Kasubke said. “We have gotten past that game and are now having a really good season. I think we’re preparing really nicely for that game and that is driving us to do better.” No matter how it goes in the upcoming playoffs, for Kasubke, it’s been a meaningful senior season – on and off the diamond – and she’ll never forget the closeness and bond she has enjoyed and shared with her teammates over the past four years. “The girls on the team are so awesome,” Kasubke said. “That’s by far the highlight of playing high school sports for me – getting to know them and getting to have those relationships.”
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Chesterfield Day School provides premier preparation from ages 18 months through 6th grade. Through meaningful work, Chesterfield Day School students develop fundamental skills, think creatively and critically, identify and solve complex problems of the world, express themselves to the community, and grow in character. Beginning with an early childhood program built upon Montessori teaching methods and bridging to an upper-elementary program mirroring methods used at the most respected secondary schools, CDS provides a personalized education of unparalleled excellence to every student. CDS teachers work collaboratively with parents to challenge each individual student. Children are immersed in an environment that promotes concentration, independence and respect and 6th graders graduate ready for any rigorous secondary school environment. CDS is a community where families feel at ease. CDS encourages parents to be active partners in their child’s education by volunteering both in the classroom and for school-wide activities. Our flexible and professional approach to recognizing each child’s strengths means that CDS can accommodate rolling admissions throughout the year. Don’t wait another full academic year before making the move to a school that will set the best direction for your child. For more information or to schedule a tour contact CDS today at admissions@chesterfielddayschool.org or 314-469-6622.
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Sister Maureen Glavin, RSCJ, Head of School Is your mind on education? Choose a school dedicated to educating and inspiring the heart and mind of each child to become a courageous and confident leader who knows and loves God, and who reveals that love by serving others! Since 1818, the Academy of the Sacred Heart has valued academic excellence and inspired in children a lifelong love of learning. Founded by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, the Academy is an independent, Catholic elementary school with co-ed classes in PK-5 and single gender classes in grades 6-8. As one of 24 Network of Sacred Heart Schools across U.S. and Canada, the Academy shares a philosophy of education that is rooted in the love of Jesus Christ and is committed to Five Goals: Faith, Intellectual Values, Social Awareness Community and Personal Growth. With a comprehensive curriculum, students learn to think creatively, critically and reflectively, build a solid character foundation, and develop strong study habits. Highlights include: • Small class sizes focused on conceptual and experiential learning • International language and global studies programs • Technology instruction with a variety of technology tools in the classroom • Art and music programs plus abundant extracurricular offerings • Ninety-nine percent acceptance rate to first-choice high schools • Catholic education in the Sacred Heart tradition, open to all faiths • Tuition assistance available to qualifying families To experience the Academy, join us for our Fall Open House Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. To RSVP or for information, contact the Admissions Office at (636) 946-6127, ext. 1620. All are welcome to Country Fair on Sunday, October 12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with games, entertainment, food, marketplace and prizes!
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The Centre at Conway strives to give parents the peace of mind they deserve, providing a foundation for each child’s future through the art of learning. The school offers children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten a safe, educational environment, with a diverse list of classes open Monday through Friday year round. Children will have the opportunity to take advantage of The Centre’s Spanish classes or Summer Fun program, packed with a fun, interactive curriculum, including computer and aerobic classes, field trips, swimming and music outside of the Montessori curriculum. The Centre is state-licensed and as part of Montessori Child Care is one of the most culturally diverse Montessori schools in the area, with staff and children from around the world. “We specialize in catering to our children with excellent teachers and a clean, loving environment for them to learn,” Richard Deeba II, president of The Centre at Conway, said. Deeba joined the family business, which started in 1976, with his father, and now runs the school alongside him. “I love the philosophy The Centre offers, allowing me to come to work every day with a smile on my face and an aspiration to help children in the growing process,” Deeba said. The Centre at Conway staff is dedicated to each child’s education, and some have been with the school for more than 20 years. The school offers superior child care with competitive rates. “Child care is a huge decision for parents, and we want to make them as comfortable and secure as possible that they made the right decision to come to The Centre at Conway,” Deeba said.
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Researchers found a link between moderate baldness at the front and crown of the head at age 45 and aggressive prostate cancer.
Form of baldness linked to prostate cancer Men with a certain type of male pattern of baldness may have a heightened risk of aggressive prostate cancer, according to new research. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute who looked at pattern baldness among about 39,000 men enrolled in a study on cancer screenings found that men who had a certain pattern of baldness at the age of 45had a 40 percent higher risk of later developing aggressive prostate cancer, compared to men with no baldness. “Our study found an increased risk for aggressive prostate cancer only in men with a very specific pattern of hair loss – baldness at the front and moderate hair-thinning on the crown of the head,” said Michael B. Cook,
senior study author. “But we saw no increased risk for any form of prostate cancer in men with other hair-loss patterns.” According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, both prostate cancer and male pattern baldness are connected to increased levels of male sex hormones and androgen receptors, supporting the possibility of a biological link. Cook and other researchers are conducting more studies to determine whether medical assessment of baldness could aid in identifying men at increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The study was published in the Sept. 15 issue of Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Aspirin for breast cancer Overweight, postmenopausal women who receive hormone therapy to treat breast cancer fare better if they take aspirin or another non-sterodial anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a preliminary study found. Linda deGraffenried, a cancer researcher at the University of Texas at Austin, analyzed data on nearly 450 women with estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer, the most common form of the disease. Most of the women were either overweight or obese, and many were taking aspirin. “A large majority of those were taking (aspirin) at the low-dose, baby aspirin
level, and even at this level, they were showing benefit,” deGraffenried said. The benefit was a 50 percent reduction in the breast cancer recurrence rate and a more than two-year extension of patients’ disease-free period. Women should consult their doctors before starting an aspirin regimen, deGraffenried said. The National Institutes of Health supported the study.
Addicted to phones A Baylor University researcher said he was astounded at the findings of his study on college student cellphone use: College women spend an average of 10 hours a day and men spend nearly eight hours a day on their cellphones. James Roberts’ survey of 164 college students found that overall, students spend the most time texting (about 94 minutes per day), sending emails (nearly 50 minutes), checking Facebook (nearly 40 minutes), surfing the Internet (about 35 minutes) and listening to music (about 26 minutes). The survey also measured possible addiction to the devices by asking students to respond to statements such as, “I get agitated when my cellphone is not in sight” and, “I find that I am spending more and more time on my cellphone.” Roughly 60 percent of college students admitted they might be addicted to their phones. The study was published in Journal of Behavioral Addictions.
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Parents of overweight and obese schoolaged children often do not perceive their kids as being at an unhealthy weight, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics. For the study, researchers asked parents – primarily mothers – of children aged 6-11 if they thought their children were underweight, overweight or at just the right weight. Data was gathered in surveys taken from 1988-1994 and from 2005-2010. Compared to mothers surveyed earlier, those who were questioned from 2005-2010 were nearly 30 percent more likely to describe an obese child as being at just the right weight (83 percent for boys and 78 percent for girls). According to authors of the study, mothers are more likely to compare their children to their children’s friends or peers than to use a growth chart to assess their weight.
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Builders Home & Remodeling Show comes to St. Charles Convention Center By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Builders Home & Remodeling Show returns to the St. Charles Convention Center Oct. 10-12. The show will play host to over 200 companies and will feature the latest home projects and services, as well as some of the latest design ideas from building professionals. Jeff Wilson, an HGTV veteran and home improvement expert, will present seminars on trends in outdoor spaces, and cutting edge energy efficiency technologies for the home. Wilson has worked in the home building industry for over 25 years as a carpenter, and remodeler and has hosted nearly 200 episodes on HGTV and other ‘do it yourself’ networks. The Builders Home & Remodeling Show also will feature seminars on how to rid lawns of a mole problem, how to increase the curb appeal of a home and how to enhance homes with floral decorations among many other topics. Parents looking to attend the show needn’t worry about getting a babysitter for their kids. The 6th Annual Mills Apple Festival will be onsite to provide entertainment the entire family can enjoy, as well as free samples of apples and apple pie. Anyone looking for inspiration for their Halloween jack o’ lanterns can watch the
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The West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO returns for the second consecutive year, bringing a wealth of area resources that promote a better quality of life for people of all generations. The EXPO will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Chesterfield DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton. “We held the first Better Living EXPO last October because we wanted to connect people of all ages with valuable resources that are relevant to those who live, work and play in the West St. Louis County and St. Charles County communities,” said Sharon Huber, West Newsmagazine and Mid Rivers Newsmagazine publisher. “The event was a huge success, so we are bringing it back, thanks in part to the generous support of Monsanto, our returning title sponsor; the city of Chesterfield, which is hosting the event; and lots of great area businesses and organizations from throughout the area.” This year’s Better Living EXPO will feature more than 70 free exhibits, informational seminars, health screenings, food samplings from area restaurants, live entertainment and more for senior adults, baby
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Pumpkin Extravaganza exhibitions of Scott “Stormin” Norman, the Picasso of Pumpkin Carving. As Norman carves his way through pumpkins using machetes, swords, power tools and torches, he will give out helpful hints on the best way to empty a pumpkin, draw a pattern and even create shadowing effects for designs. Those looking to give back to the community can participate in a Red Cross Blood Drive and a St. Louis Area Foodbank food drive. The show runs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday Oct. 11, and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12. Admission and parking for the event is free. For more information, visit STLHomeShow.com.
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On average, daughters spend more than twice the amount of time caring for elderly parents as sons, a study found.
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Who’s minding the parents? Daughters devote twice as much time as sons to caring for aging parents, according to research presented last month at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting. Using data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study – a national, longitudinal study that surveys more than 26,000 Americans older than age 50 every two years – Princeton University researcher Angelina Grigoryeva found: • On average, daughters provide care for their elderly parents 12.3 hours per month, and sons provide 5.6 hours of monthly care. • When elderly parents have both sons and daughters, gender is the main determinant of how much parental care each sibling provides. • Sons reduce the amount of care they provide if they have a sister; daughters increase care giving time if they have a brother. • The amount of elderly parent care provided by daughters is associated with factors such as employment or childcare; the amount of care provided by sons depends on the availability of others helpers, such as a sister or a parent’s spouse. According to Grigoryeva, caring for aging parents can result in significant consequences. “Numerous empirical studies report negative mental and physical health consequences, including a higher mortality rate, for people who provide care for elderly family members,” she said. “In addition, these caregivers often have to balance elder care with employment, potentially resulting in career sacrifices and lower earnings. Providing care for elderly relatives can also impose significant financial burdens on caregivers in the form of direct expenses, as they often pay for goods and services for their care recipients.” Reducing dementia risk Certain modifiable behaviors can reduce a person’s risk for developing dementia,
according the World Alzheimer Report 2014, which was released last month and commissioned by Alzheimer’s Disease International, an international federation of 84 Alzheimer’s associations. Commenting on the report, Professor Graham Stokes, global director of dementia care for the international healthcare group Bupa, summarized the findings: “While age and genetics are part of (Alzheimer’s disease) risk factors, not smoking, eating more healthily, getting some exercise, and having a good education, coupled with challenging your brain to ensure it is kept active, all can play a part in minimizing your chances of developing dementia. People who already have dementia, or signs of it, can also do these things, which may help to slow the progression of the disease.” According to the report, controlling diabetes and hypertension, giving up smoking and taking measures to reduce cardiovascular disease risk have the potential to reduce the risk of dementia, even late in life. The report states that diabetes can increase dementia risk by 50 percent and that ex-smokers aged 65 and older have a dementia risk similar to those who never have smoked, while those who continue to smoke have a much higher risk. The complete World Alzheimer Report 2014, “Dementia and Risk Reduction: An analysis of protective and modifiable factors,” can be found at alz.co.uk/research/ world-report-2014. ••• There appears to be a link between the sunshine vitamin and the likelihood of developing dementia of any type, including Alzheimer’s disease. In a study funded in part by the Alzheimer’s Association and supported by the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School compared the vitamin D levels of 1,600 Americans older than 65 who were enrolled in the Cardiovascular Health Study, following them for about six years. At the start of the study, participants did not have dementia or heart disease and had not experienced a stroke. Compared to people with healthy vitamin D levels, those with a moderate vitamin D deficiency had a 53 percent increased risk of developing dementia, and those with a severe deficiency had a 125 percent higher risk of a dementia diagnosis. “We expected to find an association between low vitamin D levels and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but the results were surprising,” said Dr. David Llewellyn, who led the research team. “We actually found that the association was twice as strong as we anticipated.” Noting that previous research has linked
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low vitamin D levels to dementia, Dr. Doug Brown, Alzheimer’s Society director of research and development, said more large-scale studies are needed. “During the hottest of summers, hitting the beach for just 15 minutes of sunshine is enough to boost your vitamin D levels,” Brown said. “However, we’re quite ready to say that sunlight or vitamin D supplements will reduce your risk of dementia.” Sunlight, foods such as oily fish, and supplements are the main sources of vitamin D. The study was published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Baby boomers and drugs A study published in Annals of Epidemiology forecasts that as baby boomers age, illicit drug use among seniors will become more common. Projecting drug use in the year 2020 among adults aged 50 or older, Dr. Wilson Compton, a researcher with the National Institutes of Health, estimated that marijuana use likely will triple and prescription drug misuse will double, primarily due to the shifting percentage of the U.S. population that uses drugs.
rate, compared with 87 percent for patient- or physician-detected invasive cancers. According to researcher Judith A. Malmgren, of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Seattle, mammograms enable detection of early-stage cancers, which is important for older women who cannot easily tolerate the chemotherapy commonly used to treat advanced-stage cancers. She noted also that it is “easy to detect a cancer earlier in older women because breast density is not an issue.” “Longer life expectancies for women also increase the importance of early detection,” Malmgren said. “A 75-year-old woman today has a 13-year life expectancy. You only need five years of life expectancy to make mammography screening worthwhile.” The subject of screening mammograms for older women has been debated in recent years. Currently, the U.S Preventive Services Task Force is updating its breast cancer screening recommendations but currently recommends screening mammography every two years for women aged 50-74. The American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms for as long as a woman is in good health.
Mammography after 75 New research published in the journal Radiology supports regular mammograms for women aged 75 and older. Researchers looked at data on 1,600 women older than 75 diagnosed with breast cancer and found: • Most of the cancers that were found through mammography were early-stage cancers; cancers found by physicians or patients themselves were more likely to be advanced-stage disease. • Women with invasive breast cancers detected by mammography were more often treated with lumpectomy and radiation, had fewer mastectomies and less chemotherapy, compared to women whose cancers were doctor- or patient-detected. • Breast cancer detection by mammography was associated with a 97 percent fiveyear disease-specific invasive cancer survival
Sharper in the morning Older adults might want to tackle tasks demanding mental alertness in the morning hours, because that is when their cognitive performance is best, according to a study appearing in Psychology and Aging. Canadian researchers gave memory tests to adults aged 60-82 between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and from 1-5 p.m. During the testing, they scanned participants’ brains using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). When tested in the morning hours, participants performed better, and there was greater activation of the areas of the brain allowing them to focus and ignore distracting information. “Time of day really does matter when testing older adults,” said lead author John Anderson. “This age group is more focused and better able to ignore distraction in the morning than in the afternoon.”
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By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com “My grandfather told me ‘you must give back to the community in which you are privileged to serve. It’s not about the business just growing. It’s about helping people.’” Lisa Baue took her grandfather’s words to heart. More than just the face of Baue Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lisa is a passionate civic leader known across St. Charles County as a tireless volunteer. In 2013, Lisa was recognized as the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. According to Chamber President Scott Tate, the lifetime achievement award represents “all her contributions to the community, from humanitarian to cultural to civic – all she’s done for the county.” He listed the committees, boards and organizations around St. Charles that Lisa has led or served on, including Partners for Progress, the Athena Foundation, the Economic Development Center, Crime Stoppers, the D.A.R.E. program and more. “Lisa’s involvement in the community is quite broad, not only for St. Charles County, but also throughout the region,” Tate said. For Lisa, the motivation is simple. Her attitude, she said, is simply a product of how she was raised, including her grandfather’s advice about helping people. “That kind of goes to the core of what we do,” Lisa said, including not only her civic works, but also those of her co-workers and family members.
She said the ‘Baue mentality’ is a family affliction, and that her son, John Devaney, already is displaying symptoms. Currently serving on the St. Charles Salvation Army’s advisory council, Devaney helped to organize a food drive in July, to help restock the charity’s pantry. “John took charge of this and asked our staff to participate,” Lisa said. “He collected several large baskets full of food. I was really proud of our staff for doing that, and proud of my son as well.” No doubt, Devaney’s great-grandfather, Arthur C. Baue, would also be proud – having served as one of the founding members of the St. Charles Salvation Army. Lisa’s immediate family also includes her husband, Monte Crabbs; her daughter, Erin Devaney; and Duncan and Lucy, her two dogs. Lisa said that due to her grandfather’s Salvation Army involvement, she spent a fair amount of time ringing the donation bell and doing food and clothing drives while growing up. Arthur, who founded Baue funeral home in 1935, was also a busy man. According to granddaughter Lisa, he worked hard to expand his business, eventually moving the St. Charles operation from North Sixth Street – where it was known as “HackmanBaue” – to the current Baue Funeral Homes & Crematory location at 620 Jefferson Road. But regardless of the many hours he spent on the job, he saved some of his energy to donate back to the local community. In addition to helping to found the St. Charles Salvation Army, he also was one of two charter members of the St. Charles Kiwanis. His motto was “service to others” – a sentiment that was adopted by his son, David, and decades of Baue employees. “We have some really great people. We don’t do this by ourselves, our company would not be what it is today without the people inside of Baue that really, really do care. We try to hire people that believe in the same thing we do, which is giving back,” Lisa said. David, Lisa’s father, felt the funeral home’s job didn’t end after final services were completed. In 1983, he formed the Baue Grief Resource Program, which provided resources to help families through the grieving process in the months following their loved one’s death. Lisa has continued her father’s desire to provide community service through the family business. Since the mid-90s, one of the community projects she has championed is Baue’s anti-drinking and driving campaign, which works to keep drivers – both young and old – from making bad decisions.
“We started years ago when we started seeing way too many young people, and older folks, who were not making the right decision when they were driving,” Lisa said. “I had some friends lose some children. It was very frustrating to watch that happen when we knew it could be prevented.” Part of the anti-drinking and driving campaign involved supporting D.A.R.E. officers and programs in local schools. Baue also sponsored commercials and billboards that conveyed the dangers of drinking and driving. To drive the message home further, the funeral home has a wrecked car, from a non-fatal drunk driving accident, which it uses on floats in parades. The current campaign has evolved to include texting and driving since Lisa feels that is a much more common cause of accidents. Getting important messages out to the community seems to be one of Lisa’s special talents. Greg Prestemon, president of the St. Charles Economic Development Center, said Lisa, a former board chairman of the EDC, helped that organization clarify its mission and ensure that it broadcasted a consistent message to the community. “It took us time to actually get the system down well,” Prestemon said. “Now I think we are regarded very favorably as indispensable partners for communities and businesses that want to grow in St. Charles County. That was Lisa’s main mark on the organization as a whole.” According to Prestemon, Lisa also was
instrumental in getting the EDC Accredited Economic Development Organization status, making it one of only 30 North American organizations to have that status. “She greatly strengthened the branding of our organization,” Prestemon said. “She’s a terrific leader.” A past president of both the St. Charles Jaycee Women and St. Charles Business and Professional Women, Lisa said that a “caring mentality” is something that is common throughout all of St. Charles County. She said she feels people in the county have a tendency to come together whenever there is a true need, whether that requires donations or volunteer work. “I’ve seen a lot of different political environments where people have been sometimes against each other over the years,” Lisa said. “But I would say in the last 15-20 years I have seen a group of community leaders, both elected officials and business people, come together to create a county that, bar none, I think is far ahead of many counties throughout the United States.” During that same 15-20 years, St. Charles County has grown exponentially – presenting new challenges for Baue, both in terms of business growth and community outreach. “There’s a lot more to volunteer for, because there is a lot more need. As the population grows, you’re going to have a variety of different people who are in crisis, people who are in need,” Lisa said. “With population growth you’re going to see the good and the bad.” But as her grandfather said, “It’s about helping people.”
Lisa Baue and her son John Devaney at the Salvation Army of O'Fallon donating after donating three grocery carts full of food to the organization. From left: Salvation Army's Captain Paul Ferguson, and Major AmyJo Ferguson, David Jones, Todd Deibert, Colby Hitchcock, Lisa Baue, Melanie Horton and John Devaney.
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and a choice of wonton, egg drop or hot and sour soup. New customers are encouraged to try one of the restaurants best-sellers – its Crab Rangoon. The nearly fist-sized appetizer is made fresh every day. A creamy, sweet crab meat filling is stuffed into a large, delicately fried wonton. The result is a the perfect accompaniment to any meal or even a meal in itself. “People love it,” said Jiang, noting that nearly every customer visiting Green China will choose Crab Rangoon to accompany their meal. Jiang, who worked his way up to chef in some of the best Chinese restaurants in New York, opened Green China in O’Fallon in 2001 and soon will be opening a second location in the city of St. Charles. Among the customer favorites on Green China’s menu are General Tso’s Chicken, Beef Broccoli, and Hot Braised Chicken along with the fresh seafood items like jumbo shrimp, crab and scallops. Jiang also is known for his fresh sauces, which he makes from scratch using secret family recipes. The sauces can be served on the side to allow diners portion control. In addition to the traditional Chinese dishes, Green China also offers customers American variations like Spicy Shredded Beef and Asian Chicken Wings. Customers looking for a healthier option can check out the restaurant’s broad menu of steamed items. The light Chinese fare includes low-calorie, no cholesterol and no salt items such as steamed chicken or shrimp with mixed vegetables. Additionally, Green China can alter its hot and spicy dishes to accommodate individual tastes. Jiang and his family are dedicated to the restaurant,
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coming in early to chop the fresh vegetables and prepare for the day ahead. “We have the freshest Chinese food you will ever find,” he said. It’s that signature freshness along with time and dedication that has translated into the restaurant’s numerous awards and loyal customer base. For Jiang it’s personal. He knows many of his customers’ names, and he says it is not uncommon to see the same customers each week – sometimes every day. Green China will open its second location in St. Charles later this year. Conveniently located at 2148 First Capitol Drive next to the new CVS, the new restaurant is expected to open this December, according to Jiang.
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