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Decision makers make a difference In an era of multi-millionaire professional athletes, it can be quite easy to minimize the importance of coaches and managers. After all, a grown man earning $10 million a year should not require much guidance, right? In reality, however, these massive salaries have made the job of the professional sports coach even more difficult. Nowhere has the importance of strong leadership been more “He’s a flat-out leader. He’s one of the most evident than in St. Louis recently. respected guys I’ve ever been around. You Consider the plight of first year Car- want to wake up and play for Mike Matheny.” – David Freese dinals manager Mike Matheny. Matheny’s stint as skipper began by seeing the greatest player of his gen- edly in its leadership. eration leave the team for greener pasJeff Fisher – always categorized as tures, or – more accurately – simply for “cool and confident” – has outlined a more green. He also lost the services plan and has stuck steadfastly to his of undisputed team ace Chris Carpen- decisions. ter, and then the baseball gods piled He has charged his coaching staff on more when clubhouse leader Lance with achieving a clear mission. He has Berkman was rendered inert for most of laser-focused on the things that matter the season. and delegated the things that don’t. And Despite all this, Matheny has been a he has been calm and responsive with quiet, calm and effective leader. his players. He has convinced young men earnThe Rams are a long way from being ing 25 times less than their counterparts world-beaters. Their games are difficult that they would need to fill vital roles in to watch at times – categorized by long the organization. periods of frustrating ineptitude and He successfully engineered the small moments when the plan gels and ascension of Yadier Molina into a team the team moves the ball. But that very leader. frustration is what makes Fisher’s leadHe managed the expectations of $16 ership so impressive. million left fielder Matt Holliday even In past years, when a plan wasn’t as the public demanded that his salary working it changed in the blink of an made him the de facto replacement for eye. The team never knew which way Pujols. was up. He went through highs and lows with Fisher is confident. He understands veteran right fielder Carlos Beltran. and trusts in the process necessary to Matheny has made strategic errors, build a franchise. but those errors become part of an He doesn’t overreact to bungled acceptable learning curve because he drives or his defense giving up the has proven himself to be a more than occasional big play. He teaches. competent leader. He improves the team on every play Now consider the Rams. and every drive. What has really changed between If he is able to acquire more talent, it’ll this year and last? The overall talent be fun to watch what he does with it. on the roster is – at most – marginally The lesson here is that leadership better. There is one free agent (Cortland matters. Finnegan) and two draft choices (Greg Organizations are stronger when they Zuerlein and Janoris Jenkins) making enjoy a shared vision and a decisive significant impacts. Beyond that, the leader. The line between a functiontalent level on this team is the same ing entity and a disorganized mess is or worse than the talent level on the remarkably thin and tenuous. woeful, non-competitive, 2-14 team This might be an important lesson from a year ago. to remember on the first Tuesday in The difference in this team is undoubt- November.
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Relationship summit The Community Council of St. Charles County, a regional provider of support services for nonprofit agencies, is hosting its annual Community Services Summit at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 23, at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles. The theme of this year’s summit is “Relationships Matter When Disaster Strikes.” The highlight of this year’s summit will be an opening address and breakout sessions by leaders from Joplin, discussing the importance of building relationships among business, government and nonprofit agencies before disaster hits a community. Speakers will talk about how key relationships helped in rebuilding Joplin after a devastating tornado struck the town in 2011. “The summit is a great way for those
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Council sets property tax rate The St. Charles County Council established the property tax rates for 2012 at its Sept. 24 meeting. The Council again fixed a rate of 16 hundreths of a cent per $100 of assessed valuation, meaning the owner of a $150,000 home would pay only about 46 cents to the County’s General Revenue Fund. “I’m pleased that we have been able to maintain a low property tax rate and keep our expenses under control,” said County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “And I applaud those other taxing jurisdictions for not increasing their rates as well.” The council also fixed the Road and
Bike and ride Bike enthusiasts can check out scenic trails in St. Charles while meeting new friends this month. The Bike Brigade and Lunch Ride will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 21, beginning at Heritage Park in St. Charles. For $10, enjoy lunch and a fun-filled day with other bike enthusiasts, traveling a total of 15-miles through some of St. Charles County’s most scenic bike trails. “We are so excited to offer bike advocates everywhere a chance to utilize one of our most popular and unique trailheads at Centennial Trail,” said Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer. The ride, led by St. Charles County Park rangers, begins at the Centennial Trailhead at Heritage Park, then travels parallel to Hwy. 364, and connects to the historic Katy Trail. Midway through the ride, participants will stop to eat lunch at Bike Stop Café.
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The St. Charles Police department in conjunction with officers from the St. Peters and O’Fallon Police Departments and deputies from the St. Charles County Sheriff’s department, assisted by personnel from the St. Charles County Department of Corrections conducted a “DWI” checkpoint last month. Officers stopped a total of 472 vehicles in the 400 block of Boonslick Road between 9:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. on Sept. 21. “Long term, we hope to raise awareness and personal responsibility for individuals to use a designated driver or other means of transportation rather than drive impaired,” said Lt. Dave Senter, with the St. Charles Police. “Short term, the goal is for that night, to make the streets safer when those who choose not to be responsible try to drive when they shouldn’t.” About 50 motorists were investigated for possible impaired driving, with 20 drivers arrested for DWI. An additional five arrests made for other violations.
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West is offering free seasonal flu vaccinations to the public on Oct. 27. Clinics are walk-in only and no pre-registration is required. The available vaccines are injection only, so attendees are asked to wear appropriate clothing for easy access to their upper arms. There is a limited supply of preservative free vaccines for pregnant women only. The vaccines will be given from 8 a.m. to noon in the Koenig Cancer Center Conference Rooms at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West on Sat., Oct. 27. The vaccines are offered to ages nine and above.
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Cottleville Man killed in one-car crash An 84-year-old St. Charles County man was killed when his vehicle struck the corner of the rectory at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville on Sept. 27. William E. Fretwell was travelling north on Motherhead Road when witnesses saw the vehicle suddenly veer off of the roadway. The car crashed through shrubs and struck the rectory of St. Joseph’s Parish. “The victim was transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead from cardiac arrest,” said Scott Lewis, Cottleville police chief. The car struck the bedroom of Monsignor James Callahan, who was not in the building at the time. Lewis said there were no other injuries.
Happy haunting The Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach will hold its third annual Family Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 27, in Legacy Park. In addition to day and night-time hayrides, there will be lots of fun activities for the children, including carnival games, face painting, craft making, pony rides, petting zoo, bounce houses and inflatable slides, and a full playground. Food will be served all day including hot dogs, brats, pulled pork from Rib City, chili, French fries, kettle corn, funnel cakes and cotton candy. Soft drinks and water will be available and cold beer will be served by the Cottleville Rotary club until 11 p.m.
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O’Fallon moves closer to building city Justice Center By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley O’Fallon city officials are moving another step closer to building a Justice Center in the city, a free-standing structure that would house police and courts facilities Councilman Bob Howell said several other O’Fallon council members say the O’Fallon Police Department has been working too long with too little, and it is time to move forward with plans for a new justice center in the city. “It’s going to cost a lot of money, but it should be a top priority for this city,” Howell said. “We praise ourselves for being the safest city in the nation, and however we have to do it; we’ve got to get moving… quick.” There are no cost estimates at this time, but City Administrator Keith Riesberg said planning begins establishing what is needed in such a facility. He said the best way to control cost is based on square footage needed. “Size of the building helps to establish a preliminary budget then we’d figure out how to fund it,” Riesberg said. He said it was also important to try to understand needs based upon a 20 year projection. Consultants can prepare that information, he said. Mayor Bill Hennessy said years ago it was predicted that O’Fallon’s population would be 125,000 by 2025, but the city’s growth average has already surpassed that prediction. “We never dreamed that in 10 years the population of O’Fallon would be sitting at 80,000 in 2012,” Hennessy said. “I think that surprised everybody. So, I’m all for the new construction. I think if we build it… they will come.” Riesberg said staff will continue to move forward, and the next step will be to get site suggestions, costs and other details. “These are things we need to nail down before we discuss it with the citizens and to explain how we’re going to pay for it,” Riesberg said. “At this point in time, we’d build the cost of the consultant into next year’s budget.” Councilman Michael Snowden said anyone with questions about the need for a new justice center may talk with O’Fallon Police Major Kyle Kelly or a member of the council. “The only way to go is a purposeful building,” Snowden said. Riesberg said with today’s economy the city is seeing a change in density with homes built closer together and in smaller size. He said that would increase population predictions dramatically, and should
be considered in planning. “The biggest challenge is there is no funding to pay debt service on the facility, and we would need to be aware of additional operational costs,” Riesberg said. “We want to start setting standards for the facilities, to achieve the imagery wanted and standardization on certain things within the structure. We need to look at a 20 year timeline; we need to recognize a minimum of 20 years in the planning timeline.” Riesberg said there are limitations on what the city can change, and there are different ways of funding. One option for Civic Hall would be to move funds originally slated for capital improvements to debt service to pay for construction of the justice center. “The down side is it takes funds away from capital improvements,” Riesberg said. “The challenge is that if we delay meeting facility needs, it will leave an operational impact. Regardless of which option, it requires different staff input from stakeholders,” Riesberg said. Major Kyle Kelly said the city has been looking at this issue for a while, and when looking for a new existing building, it often brought problems like in the past with cramped quarters and unsafe conditions. He said in 1996, a needs assessment for the police department was done, based on a projected at 60,000 in 2015, but the city is already well past that estimation. The Police Department size was supposed to be 117, but it is authorized for just 112 officers. He said from 1998 to 2003 the department doubled in size, but hiring has been stagnant since. “When we moved to the existing facility, it was 26,000-square-foot,” Kelly said. “Now, it’s 16,000-square-foot. Because of the city’s growth, some space has been taken by City Hall. Not only does the Police Department need room, City Hall does too.” He said lack of space creates security issues, prisoner housing and court is currently held in a multi-purpose room. He said walking prisoners past a civilian workforce is dangerous. “We came up with a basic size, and thought a minimum square footage of 55,000 square feet would be best,” Kelly said. “Everyone says look at a bigger building because you can use the room for storage space. The city is going to continue growing and you have to keep expansion and future growth in mind.”
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Perhaps too quietly, St. Charles County turned 200 By Michael R. Smith It has figured prominently in U.S. history. With little fanfare, St. Charles County Daniel Boone arrived from Kentucky in turned 200 years old on Monday, Oct. 1. the 1790s and lived his last 20 years here. Not much was done to note the anniversary. He might still be here: There’s controversy There were no celebrations, or speeches. Nor about whether the body his relatives dug up was the Boone Trail Corvette Club called into and took back to Kentucky was actually his. Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Disaction to fill the streets with patriotic pride. The Newsmagazine Network posted a covery began their western expedition here. Missouri River travelers in the 19th censimple note on its Web site Oct. 1 of the 200 year anniversary. Otherwise, the spe- tury left St. Charles by boat and found land cial day passed unnoticed. transportation in Kansas City for journeys St. Charles County was established in to Oregon, Santa Fe, and Sacramento. 1812, three years later after the city for which Much later, Missouri claims, the first segit was named was formerly organized. ment of the U.S. Interstate Highway system Before Missouri became the nation’s began in St. Charles in 1956. 24th state in 1821, Governor William Clark It may seem St. Charles County was a — famed for his role in the Lewis & Clark place for people to leave from. It’s not accuExpedition — established the county on rate. In the mid-late 18th-century French and Oct. 1, 1812, along with four others that Spaniard settlers built homes in and around bordered the Mississippi River, including the city of St. Charles. The city’s Frenchtown St. Louis County. area still contains houses from the early-mid Officially, it was known as the District 1800s. In 1818 Rose Philippine Duchesne of St. Charles. However, the northern and established the first free school west of the western boundaries weren’t fixed until Mississippi River in St. Charles. other counties boxed it in a few years later. The French and Spanish were followed So, in 1812 St. Charles County, because in the mid-19th century by Germans who of the land acquired in the Louisiana found the rolling hills along what is now Purchase, literally extended north to the Hwy. 94 west of I-64 reminiscent of their Canadian border and west to Pacific Ocean. native Rhine Valley. The soil was also as Imagine the size of that county fair! It now good as Germany’s for growing grapes. encompasses 592 square miles. From Missouri’s entrance into the United
States in 1821 until 1826 its first state capitol was located in today’s St. Charles historic district along Main Street. Following the establishment of Portage des Sioux and St. Peters in the late 18th century and the city of St. Charles in 1809, other villages were mapped out in the county: Augusta (1836), Cottleville (1839), Foristell (1836), New Melle (1850), O’Fallon (1856), and Wentzville (1855). The county’s population grew steadily from 1840 through1900 from about 8,000 to around 24,000. It wouldn’t grow much more until 1950. In 1960 the population was more than 50,000 and began growing at a faster rate: it contained about 93,000 in 1970; more than 200,000 in 1990; and now has in excess of 360,000 residents. It’s been a fast-growing area for decades now and the growth continues. Today, it trails only St. Louis County and Jackson County — which includes Kansas City — as the largest county in Missouri. The city of St. Louis is smaller. St. Charles County also ranks as the wealthiest in the state. Two of its cities — O’Fallon and St. Peters — have been included on recent lists of the best small towns in which to live. In some ways, despite being 200 years old the county has never seemed livelier — nor looked younger.
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He was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Alexander currently resides in Tennessee with his wife Amy and two young sons. Gentile, who graduated in 1996, made a quick transition to collegiate ball at the University of Michigan where she tallied 59 hits (including six home runs) and 37 RBIs en route to the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year Award. It was during her sophomore season however, that Gentile carved her name into the record book. She batted .409 with 67 hits, a school-record 13 home runs and 57 RBIs, earning herself a catcher spot on the 1998 AllAmerica second team. Gentile completed her tenure at Michigan as the program’s career home run leader (28) and ranked among the top 10 in RBIs (129). Today, Gentile is a physical education teacher and head softball coach at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico, Fla.
Proposed I-70 changes meet opposition By Michael R. Smith Drivers know that the peak traffic periods through St. Peters on I-70 can certainly appear as “rush hour” volume. In response, the city is considering changes to the interstate traffic flow between the Cave Springs and Hwy. 79 exits. But one proposal has some business owners concerned. The proposed $9.4-million concept to improve I-70 and its access roads includes plans to convert the outer service roads to one-way roads between Cave Springs and Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The roads would be either eastbound or westbound but the same direction as the I-70 lanes closest to them. John Bommarito, president of the Bommarito Automotive Group, told St. Peters aldermen at the Sept. 27 meeting that he was speaking for other auto dealers on both sides of I-70 that making the service roads one way would be “absolutely disastrous” to their businesses and ultimately to the city. Bommarito said he and other dealers
oppose the one-way roads because they make it more difficult and confusing for customers who typically shop “up and down” the roads to reach dealers. That could decrease car sales for the dealers and tax dollars to the city, he said. If sales losses are large enough dealers will either close or move to other areas. He also said the one-way outer roads are “disincentive” to the city in trying to attract new retailers along the routes. Mayor Len Pagano replied to Bommarito, “I have heard you as well as the Board of Aldermen.” He called the area between Cave Springs and Mid Rivers Mall Drive “the front door of our city” and recognized that the dealerships had helped make it a “first class presentation.” As part of the proposed I-70 improvements new “slip ramps” would be added so traffic could flow off of I-70 and onto secondary roads between the two exits. The Cave Springs interchange would also be reworked, reducing the number of traffic signals.
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O’Fallon considers long-term improvements to O’Day Park By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley When adopting O’Fallon’s strategic plan, one aspect was to plan for facility needs, and according to research by city staff, improvement in the Park’s Department was cited as a prime issue. City Administrator Keith Riesberg said he put together a committee of staff members to focus on the development of O’Day Park, a parcel of land owned by the city in an area near Busch Wildlife Preserve. The City Council agreed it was a project worth pursuing. For most residents, it is a park that was relatively unknown. “We want to clearly communicate that this will be a long-term project,” Riesberg said. “We’ll then start laying out findings, and that will require civic engagement. We want to make sure residents understand. The only way to address the proposals will be through a ballot proposition.” O’Day Park, located on 55 acres along Hwy. DD, just south of I-64, is a land teaming with wildlife, a wetlands and rolling hillsides. Recreational Superintendent Craig Feldt of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department said in 2010 his department assessed inventory and looked at whether the parks in the city met the needs of the community. The inventory put together for parks and
Francis Howell exercises property tax levy By Michael R. Smith Francis Howell School District officials have decided to exercise an option to levy a 5-cent tax, making the current tax $5.1829 per $100 assessed property valuation. The 2012-13 school budget assumed the levy. But the board also plans to allow 20 cents of the tax to expire in two years. Chief Financial Officer Kevin Supple explained at the recent school board meeting that because of state requirements the district wouldn’t be able to levy the 5-cent tax for at least two years if the board “rolled back” its option as it did last year. Supple told the board “we want to guard against possible issues” which could negatively impact the district’s finances over the next few years. Levying the tax, he said, would add about $1 million in revenue per year to the district. Possible impacts to the budget, he said, include a potential $8-million to $8.5-million loss of federal funds if certain financial situations trigger automatic spending cuts, and the decline of state funds as a percentage of the district’s overall revenue. Another hit could be the increased cost to Francis Howell to implement new federal requirements for standard core curriculum, and the district’s capital needs.
facilities included homeowners associations, pools within subdivisions and non-profit facilities, so we could determine if needs were met by other organizations in the community. Residents also completed a needs survey. O’Day Park is cut by O’Day Creek with a flood plain at its bottom, leading to different amenities, Feldt said. “It’s set up for more passive recreation. Not a lot of programming would be needed here,” Feldt said. “With the Master Plan, it was identified that there are beautiful, natural elements that need to be enhanced at the park
such as an adventure playground for children to play in rocks, sand, mud and water.” He said there would be picnic opportunities, connectivity for the primary and secondary trail systems and perhaps an amphitheater for outdoor entertainment. Developing the wetland would also be in the plans, providing a place for nature lovers and bird watchers. “With the plan, it was decided to work in phases, with phase one being the entrance way and adventure playground, shelters and youth activity areas,” Feldt said. There is also prairie area that needs rees-
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Too cool for school Becky-David Elementary has been named as one of “the Coolest Schools in America” for its award-winning Parent University program, which is a part of the Johns Hopkins University National Network of Partnership Schools. Along with this recognition, Becky-David is featured in the Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine. Becky-David was selected as a feature in the Parent & Child Magazine for their innovative approaches to making school more relevant, challenging and motivating, which has been attainable thorough the school’s Parent University. Formatting their university to address Epstein’s Six Types of Parent Involvement, BeckyDavid has been able to create a program that engages parents and students. Becky-David began the Parent University program two years ago in an effort to increase parent and family involvement, as well as involvement from the Francis Howell community. Offering an interactive “school day”
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He’s certified! Scott Harris, activities director at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School, has successfully completed the process to claim the title of Certified Master Athletic Administrator, administered by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
Fort Zumwalt Outdoor education The Fort Zumwalt Outdoor Education camps took place at Cuivre River State Park from Sept. 16 through Oct. 11. Each week the camp hosted fifth-graders from several elementary schools. The camp includes varied activities like arts/crafts, cave exploration, archery, navigation and exploration.
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Arsenic in rice The latest issue of “Consumer Reports” features an article stating that the magazine found organic rice baby cereal, rice breakfast cereals, brown and white rice and other types of rice products contain arsenic, “many at worrisome levels.” (“Arsenic in Your Food,” Nov. 2012) “In virtually every product tested, we found measurable amounts of total arsenic in its two forms,” the story states. “We found significant levels of inorganic arsenic, which is a carcinogen, in almost every product category, along with organic arsenic, which is less toxic but still of concern.” “Consumer Reports” cited “worrisome” levels of arsenic in cereals typically consumed by babies 4-12 months of age and recommended that parents limit babies’ consumption of infant rice cereal to a single serving per day, on average. Late last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the first part of an ongoing study of arsenic in foods and reported that results of its testing of about 200 samples of rice and rice products appeared to be consistent with results from the “Consumer Reports” testing. However, the FDA did not recommend that consumers alter their consumption of products containing rice and maintained that it would be premature to recommend modifying diets until completion of a more thorough analysis. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has weighed in on the matter also, stating that the two reports’ findings “are that arsenic is present in quantities that might increase an individual’s life-time risk of cancer when children consume typical amounts of rice products.” “While additional research, including the results of the ongoing FDA study, will be needed to provide detailed recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics believes that at the individual level, offering children a variety of foods, including products made from oats and wheat, will decrease children’s
exposure to arsenic derived from rice,” the AAP said in a Sept. 19 news release. “In addition, if parents raise questions about arsenic in juice products, they can be reminded that it is not necessary to offer children any juice in a well-balanced, healthy diet...” To read the “Consumer Reports” story, visit consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2012/11/ index.htm. The FDA’s report can be found at fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodContaminantsAdulteration/Metals/ucm319870.htm. Obesity rates on the rise The proportion of Americans who are severely obese continues to increase rapidly, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation, a not-for-profit research organization. The RAND study looked at more than 3 million people and found that from 20002010, the proportion of Americans who were 100 or more pounds overweight rose from 3.9 percent to 6.6 percent – an increase of roughly 70 percent. While the heaviest Americans continue to get even heavier, beginning in 2005, that trend began to slow somewhat. “The proportion of people at the high end of the weight scale continues to increase faster than any other group of obese people, despite increased public attention on the risks of obesity,” said Roland Sturm, lead author of the study. The prevalence of severe obesity was about 50 percent higher among women than men, and for all levels of obesity, increases were faster among people younger than 40. An apple a day New research lends credence to the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” if the doctor is a cardiologist. In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, eating an apple a day for a month led to a 40 percent reduction in blood levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries. Taking capsules containing a type of antioxidant found in apples had a similar, but less impressive, effect. The study, which took place at Ohio State University and was funded by an apple industry group, found that apples lowered blood levels of oxidized LDL – the “bad” cholesterol. “When LDL becomes oxidized, it takes on a form that begins atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries,” said Robert DiSilvestro, researcher at Ohio State. “We got a tremendous effect against LDL being oxidized with just one apple a day for four weeks.” According to DiSilvestro, the difference was similar to that found between people with normal coronary arteries versus those with coronary artery disease.
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One of the fastest growing megachurches Jim Frain of O’Fallon admits he was skeptical about joining Element Church, but said after he and his daughter joined, “It changed his life.” “I’ve always been in a Presbyterian or Methodist Church,” Frain said. “A couple of times in the past, I had friends that suggested the bigger churches, where they put the videos on the walls and things. I didn’t think I was ready for that.” About 9 months ago, however, a friend suggested he check out Element Church. “I took my daughter, and it wasn’t what I knew or grew up with, but now, I’m really just so impressed with the feel there. Everybody is friendly, and it is very genuine. It was just different. I was very impressed with Erik Lawson, the head pastor. I just really like the way he did it. It’s upbeat. I’ve learned more there about what I thought I knew, and people are very sincere.” Frain was so impressed with the church that he recently started volunteering as a greeter. Executive Pastor Sean Jazdzyk
By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Once called super churches, today non-denominational megachurches are attracting people by the thousands, lured not just by spiritual needs, but by the free childcare, lounges, teen rooms with video games played on 48-inch screens, snack bars and a downright nightclub atmosphere before entering the huge black surround of worship — with a stage lit in colored lights. There are professional sound systems with experts to run them, audio visual technicians and a fully stocked bookstore of resources to help spread the Word. Christian Rock music is almost always a central part of services, and on occasion special events like “Rockin’ The Love” brings in plenty of new churchgoers as well as the curious. The number of megachurches in the U.S. has leaped to more than 1,600 today — from just 50 in 1970. The number increased to 150 by 1980; 300 by 1990; 600 by 2000; 1,200 by 2005. In St. Charles County, Element Church in Wentzville, a church that launched about 6 years ago, has been ranked 49th by Outreach Magazine list of “Americas 100 largest & fastest growing churches.” Last month, Element Church officials unveiled their newest $1.5 million expansion, funded entirely in-house: a 5,500-square-foot area with a spacious lobby, large auditorium, a father’s relaxation area, a pastry counter, free water and coffee, mother’s nursing stations and plenty more. Executive Pastor Sean Jazdzyk, a charming, well-spoken young man, says his duties are like those of a vice president of a company. Pastor Erik Lawson is the lead pastor, but a Board of Elders oversees the church and “keeps pastor worthy,” said Jazdzyk. “They are mentoring voices to our pastor.” Jazdzyk said Element Church is growing swiftly because congregants enjoy the entire experience of the large, spacious facilities with rows of “classrooms” created for infant daycare, toddler activities and more educational areas for elementary and high school aged children. “People come before services and stay after,” said Jazdzyk. “It helps us to have a place to fellowship; to build relationships.”
In the beginning… Element Church opened in 2006, meeting with 23 people in a small room at the YMCA in Chesterfield. Just short of 4 years ago, the church moved into the Belz Factory Outlet Mall after Darain and Corey Atkinson, former owners of the notorious US Fidelis vehicle warranty company and owners of the old mall, leased space to the church. The Atkinsons were also benefactors to the church who, according to the US Fidelis bankruptcy filing, spent more than $200,000 of the company’s money on initial church-related constructions costs. In 2008, a US Fidelis press release said Darain Atkinson was a member of Element’s congregation. Darain Atkinson, a member of the church, offered the use of a wing of the mall in his Crossings at Wentzville complex to make it more convenient for its members to attend services. The brothers found Jesus while in jail on charges years earlier (Darain was convicted in 1986 on theft, forgery and burglary in Kansas City and in 1987 for manufacturing counterfeit money. Cory has a 1997 felony conviction for criminal trespassing in Colorado.) “We are so grateful to Darain and his brother for opening their hearts to us,” said Eric Lawson. “Our members look forward to the day when we have our very own facility, but until then, this is a great place to call home.” At the time, church leaders were hoping to acquire space from the Atkinson group in the west wing of the Crossings at Wentzville complex and make it their permanent home. But that was before the indictments and repossession of the mall. A St. Charles County grand jury handed down a 13-count indictment against Cory Atkinson and a 14-count indictment against his brother, Darain Atkinson, in June 2011. On April 27, 2012, the State filed two additional counts against Cory Atkinson. They were sentenced last month on charges that they stripped about $100 million from the business that shut down in 2009. The brothers were ordered by the federal courts to sell property valued at several million dollars to pay creditors, but the mall that housed their office headquarters went back to the lienholder. A creditor’s committee investigated records at Element Church, but no information is available on the results. Frain said he knew about the US Fidelis criminal problems, but wasn’t really aware of the Atkinson brothers involvement.
“Nobody at the church has ever brought it up and I don’t see how it’s affecting anyone,” Frain said. “My understanding, after 64 years, is you get a sense from people. I don’t get a sense that they’re living high.” Jazdzyk said the church has no affiliation with the Atkinson brothers, except that they were members of the church who donated funding like most other members. He said the Atkinson’s had built a Christian Nightclub in the mall, and turned over that portion to the church. Element Church paid all lease costs and funded renovation of the children’s spaces. “The new lienholder was kind enough to extend our lease for another 20 years,” Jazdzyk said. “The Atkinson’s didn’t expand the church; they were contributors. They didn’t begin the church and church officials were not involved.” Moving forward Now that the new, expansive auditorium is completed middle and high school students will now move into the old auditorium and the general church congregation will enjoy services in the new auditorium. Jazdzyk said he doesn’t give numbers, but the old auditorium held 3,500 people and it was overflowing. “I see a lot of lives changed for the better,” Jazdzyk said. “If we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing, according to the Bible, we will continue to build and see even more lives changed.” Jazdzyk anticipates that Element Church will eventually fill at least half of the mall. “We’re growing so rapidly because everyone feels welcomed and loved. We hear time and time again that people are always greeted with a smile.” Jazdzyk said. “Our pastors are creating a welcome environment regardless of one’s spiritual journey.” Jazdzyk said lead pastor Erik Lawson started a ministry at age 19 when he was working as a janitor at a church in Oklahoma. Prior to pioneering Element Church, Lawson was a truck driver for Church on the Move in Tulsa, Okla., a ministry that held crusades through tent services in rural areas. “He drove to the rallies and ended up speaking,” Jazdzyk said. “That’s how he became involved in the church. He felt the Lord had called him to this city to find healing and a life calling. He made his way up to Youth minister, and then he was invited to found Element Church.” In Oklahoma, Lawson also served as an associate youth pastor and then youth pastor of Church on the Move’s nationally acclaimed youth ministry. Lawson is a 21-year veteran noted for his innovative approach to ministry and his unique ability to bring the Bible to life in memorable ways using vivid illustrations mixed with humor and practical life application. There are no degree requirements or special training needed to serve as a pastor at Element, just a desire to serve the Lord. “The skeptical Jim Frain would say they don’t have a degree and didn’t go to a seminary, but they do a great job, it’s much more inspirational, and I feel motivated when I go,” Frain said. “For me, it’s been great.” Since founding Element, Lawson has drawn a flood of people who listen to his sermons both at the church and through weekly podcasts, most who tithe the requested 10 percent of their income.
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being so concentrated on home improvement contractors and suppliers. Attendees have specifically mentioned that they come to the show knowing they will find a home improvement company in the area they seek. It supports our efforts so much,” said Cullivour Landscape in a post-show exhibitor survey from last year. The three-day event will also include some new faces. “We also have Grilling Gurus, Mad Dog & Merrill, at the show this year to share great grilling tips and techniques, plus fantastic recipes,” Viehmann said. The show will also include the first-ever Craft Market where homeowners can shop for a variety of hand-made goods from local vendors. Items may include anything from abstract and multi-media artwork to jewelry and barrettes to soaps and candles to birdhouses and bird feeders. Viehmann is hoping the show draws a crowd of about 15,000, and families are welcome. Families can enjoy free samples of apples, apple pie and cider or purchase “madefrom-scratch” apple pies, turnovers or cookies from the orchards in Marine, Ill. Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County will sell new and used home improvement merchandise at deeply discounted prices. Items may include doors, cabinetry, appliances, sinks, and smaller items like nails, screws, tile and light fixtures. The show will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit STLHomeShow.com.
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Com mu n it y Event s THE MEADOWS EVENTS Monsters on the Meadows Halloween Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 27, at The Meadows. Get your little monsters ready for this fun-filled day at The Meadows and enjoy music, hayrides, fire truck and ambulance displays, pumpkin painting and trick-or-treating. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 695-2626. ••• The Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on every Saturday through October at The Meadows of Lake Saint Louis. Each Saturday morning through mid-October the area’s best farmers, growers, ranchers, bakers, beekeepers and artisans bring the community the very finest in locally-produced goods to the market. For more information on the market, visit www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com.
CHARITABLE EVENTS The Lambert Airport Rotary Club is sponsoring a bicycle poker ride at 9 a.m. on Sun., Oct. 14, on the Katy Trail from Augusta to Weldon Spring and back. Riders will bike 20 miles collecting playing cards along the way to form the best poker hands and win prizes. Proceeds from the ride will benefit Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio
throughout the world. A $25 registration fee includes a light breakfast, poker play, lunch after the ride and the prizes. Ride registration is being accepted now by mailing a check payable to the Lambert Airport Rotary Club to Charles R. Ehlert, 36 Scenic View Ct., St. Charles, MO 63303. Ride information will be mailed after registration is received. For more information, call 441-3520. ••• Belleza Salon will host “Cut For A Cause” from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 21, at the salon located at 3449 Pheasant Meadows in O’Fallon. The family event will include a bounce house, jelly belly candy bars from Jo-Jo’z frozen yogurt, raffle tickets for gift baskets and chances to win a set of pink sapphire and diamond earrings from Steven’s Jewelry. The stylist at Belleza will be doing dry haircuts or a shampoo with style for $25. All proceeds from this event will go into a special fund at Belleza to help women in their time of need see their true beauty. For more information, call 300-3437.
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FAMILY FUN The Great Pumpkin Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 14, at Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. The free event will include hayrides, pumpkin decorating, a chili cook-off, pumpkin chunkin and bon fires to roast marshmallows. For more information, call 314-799-9292. ••• The 17th annual St. Joseph Craft Fair hosted by the St. Joseph Band will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Sat., Oct. 13, at St. Joseph in Cottleville. More than 100 vendors will be on hand along with homemade chili, barbecue, and a bake sale. Visitors will be able to bid on many auction items. There will be a Kid Zone with an inflatable bounce house, pumpkins to decorate, and much more. All proceeds benefit the school band. ••• A Fall Harvest Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 20, at Towne Park, 100 Towne Park Drive near Wentzville. St. Charles County Parks staff will cook a batch of old fashioned apple butter and apple cider. Learn about the importance of a fall harvest and farm orchards and how they shaped the diets of our ancestors in early 19th century St. Charles. Children will be entertained by playing period games and making corn husk dolls
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Sales of existing homes rose in August to their highest rate in more than two years and new housing construction is continuing to climb locally, providing signs that a budding housing market recovery is gaining traction Though new homes represent less than 20 percent of the housing sales market, they have an outsize impact on the economy. Each home built creates an average of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in tax revenue, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Here’s what’s new in new homes:
professional designer Chandra Fessler of Chandra Fessler Interiors – free of charge. According to Bill Wannstedt, director of operations for Consort Homes, the Design Center now serves purchasers in all 15 of the firm’s single-family and townhome communities throughout the metro region. The largest of the builder’s current communities, Carlton Glen Estates, provides an overview of Consort Homes’ architectural styling and curb appeal, as well. For directions and details, visit consort-homes.com or call (636) 327-4390,
Kemp has pre-grand opening pricing at Ridgepointe in Lake Saint Louis The Kemp Homes Company has opened two new leisure lifestyle communities in Lake Saint Louis offering estate homes from the $220’s and freestanding villa homes from the $190’s. For a limited time, buyers can get special pre-grand opening pricing. Both communities feature no exterior maintenance chores. “Time is a luxury few people want to waste,” said Kemp Homes principal Bill Kemp. “We all want to have more time for recreation, to spend time with our families and to pursue activities for our personal enjoyment. The active adult friendly ranch, 1.5story and two-story plans – including the Saratoga model – offer the opportunity to buy now and “age in place” without ever having to move again. There is no age restriction like a “55-plus” community, so families are welcome. The Saratoga display will officially open Oct. 28. To get a personal preview before then, call sales manager Suzanne Matyiko at (314) 469-8224. Ridgepointe is located just off the newly opened South Henke Road.
Payne Family Homes to grand open in The Hamptons this fall Payne Family Homes is busily preparing for its grand opening in The Hamptons, a gated enclave on Hemsath Road in St. Charles County. The inaugural event is planned for later this fall. Payne offers an unusually broad selection of 12 ranch, story-and-a-half, and two-story designs from its Lifestyle Collection, loaded with upscale amenities and available with three-car garages on certain homesites. Floor plans range from 1,627 to 3,388 square feet, and lower levels can be finished for additional entertainment and bedroom space. Although details are still being finalized, preview pricing in The Hamptons starts from the mid-$200’s, and construction of the “Monterey” display – a brand-new 1.5story design just introduced to the Lifestyle portfolio – is expected to begin shortly. An interest list is now forming and you can get on it by calling McIver at (314) 220-2861. Visit PayneFamilyHomes.com.
Griffey Homes’ new Abbey inventory home is now open at Penny Lane The Abbey is one of Griffey’s most popular Consort Homes’ new Design Center models, said sales manager Kim Valerio, and gives customers the “big picture” is priced at $236,732. There was an unexpected “bonus” in The home features granite counter tops, store for home shoppers attending the vaulted ceilings, optional hearth room, mid-September grand opening of Consort upgraded flooring and a view of the lake Homes’ new display models at Carlton from the very private patio. Glen Estates in Wentzville. The celebration Griffey also has a handful of remainalso marked the official debut of Consort’s ing condos at The Charleston at Heritage new Design Center. starting at $129,900 and featuring two Located on the lower level of Carlton bedrooms, two baths and a 5-by-25-foot Glen’s new “Windsor” two-story display, balcony. Garages are still available at an the Design Center is the home builder’s additional $9,500. latest innovation – a 1,000-square-foot “Most condos are on busy roads, but it is showroom where owners choose all of very quiet here and in the middle of a prestithe interior/ exterior components for their gious single-family community,” Kim said. new homes at a single location, assisted by Contact Kim at (636) 936-1923.
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Christy’s brings unique burger tradition to Cottleville By Suzanne Corbett Back in the day, everyone knew where to go for good burgers – the local, family-owned burger shack, of course. In Starkville, Miss., that burger shack was Christy’s Hamburgers, which now is owned and operated by Todd and Ryan Burkis, who brought the operation to Missouri in 2010. Todd Burkis first discovered Christy’s as a student when attending Mississippi State University. He became Christy’s’ No. 1 fan, and in the late 1990s, he bought the business. After a few years of expansion, the Burkis brothers decided to bring Christy’s to Missouri and in 2010, they opened the store in Cottleville. Last year, they opened another in West St. Louis County. “We’re proud Christy’s is still a family-owned business,” said Ryan Burkis, who promotes Christy’s Hamburgers’ tradition of providing hearty burgers at fair prices. Christy’s built its reputation on hand-pattied, customgrilled and seasoned burgers weighing in at a third of a pound for the classic Christy Burger and a pound and a half for the Triple Christy. All are served up fresh and juicy on bakery buns, and customers have the option of several addons, such as bacon, grilled onions, mushrooms or cheese.
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Those whose appetites cannot accommodate a halfpound burger need not worry; the Baby Christy is a quarter-pound burger that when served with fries and a drink as combo basket is promoted as “the kid’s meal for adults.” While burgers are the driving force that first brings the hungry to Christy’s Hamburgers, there are other items to consider as well. “People think we just serve burgers, but we serve more,” Burkis said, citing as an example the Delta farm-raised catfish, which is a big hit. “We didn’t realize people loved catfish as much as they do here,” he said. Christy’s hand-breads its catfish and chicken tenders, which can also be ordered grilled. All are cooked when they are ordered and used to create generous sandwiches and platters. And just in case a beef lover is looking for something other than a burger, Christy’s offers a Philly Cheese Steak. Fries and drinks can be paired with any burger, catfish or chicken option to create a basket or platter. And whether guests choose a basket or a standalone burger, Christy’s gives a free ride to the toppings bar where diners can dress their burgers with all the traditional trimmings, savory Christy’s Hamburgers has built its reputation on fresh, handdressings and sauces they desire. pattied and custom-grilled burgers. “People love the toppings bar because you can fix your burger or sandwich the way you like it,” said Burkis, who admitted that he once took the toppings bar down and 2011 by St. Louis Magazine and Best Burger in Missispromptly returned it to satisfy customer demand. sippi by the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. “We didn’t realize how much people really like it,” he But Burkis said the best kudos come from his customers, said. “It’s become one of those things that sets us apart.” and he credits that to his operation’s quality, value and service. The Christy’s Burger difference has earned a number of “We guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth along with kudos, the latest being named the No. 1 Burger (chain) in a great experience,” he said.
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