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Third parties have had an unbroken record of failure in American presidential politics. So it was refreshing to see in the Tea Party an insurgent movement, mainly of people who were not professional politicians, but who nevertheless had the good sense to see that their only chance of getting their ideals enacted into public policies was within one of the two major parties. More important, the Tea Party was an insurgent movement that was not trying to impose some untried Utopia, but to restore the lost heritage of America that had been eroded, undermined or just plain sold out by professional politicians. What the Tea Party was attempting was conservative, but it was also insurgent – if not radical – in the sense of opposing the root assumptions behind the dominant political trends of our times. Since those trends have included the erosion, if not the dismantling, of the Constitutional safeguards of American freedom, what the Tea Party was attempting was long overdue. Obamacare epitomized those trends, since its fundamental premise was that the federal government had the right to order individual Americans to buy what the government wanted them to buy, whether they wanted to or not, based on the assumption that Washington elites know what is good for us better than we know ourselves. The Tea Party’s principles were clear. But their tactics can only be judged by the consequences. Since the Tea Party sees itself as the conservative wing of the Republican Party, its supporters might want to consider what was said by an iconic conservative figure of the past, Edmund Burke: “Preserving my principles unshaken, I reserve my activity for rational endeavors.” Fundamentally, “rational” means the ability to make a ratio – that is, to weigh one thing against another. Burke makes a key distinction between believing in a principle and weighing the likely consequences of taking a particular action to advance that principle. There is no question that the principles of anyone who believes in the freedom of American citizens from arbitrary government dictates like Obamacare – unauthorized by anything in the Constitution and forbidden by the 10th Amendment – must oppose this quantum leap forward in the expansion of the power of government.
There is nothing ambiguous about the principle. The only question is about the tactics, the Tea Party’s attempt to defund Obamacare. The principle would justify repealing Obamacare. So the only reason for the Tea Partyers’ limiting themselves to trying to defund this year was a recognition that repealing it was not within their power. The only question then is: was defunding Obamacare within their power? Most people outside the Tea Party recognized that defunding Obamacare also was beyond their power – and events confirmed that. It was virtually inconceivable from the outset that the Tea Party could force the Democrats who controlled the Senate to pass the defunding bill, even if the Tea Party had the complete support of all Republican senators – much less pass it with a majority large enough to override President Obama’s certain veto. Therefore, was the Tea Party-led attempt to defund Obamacare something that met Burke’s standard of a “rational endeavor”? With the chances of making a dent in Obamacare by trying to defund it being virtually zero, and the Republican Party’s chances of gaining power in either the 2014 or 2016 elections being reduced by the public’s backlash against that futile attempt, there was virtually nothing to gain politically and much to lose. However difficult it might be to repeal Obamacare after it gets up and running, the odds against repeal, after the 2014 and 2016 elections, are certainly no worse than the odds against defunding it in 2013. Winning those elections would improve the odds. If the Tea Party made a tactical mistake, that is not necessarily fatal in politics. People can even learn from their mistakes – but only if they admit to themselves that they were mistaken. Whether the Tea Party can do that may determine not only its fate but the fate of an America that still needs the principles that brought Tea Party members together in the first place.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR High taxes To the Editor: In 2006, I had my first and only foray into a political race. I ran for the Nixa School Board against two incumbents and lost. In hindsight, I’m glad I lost. Had I won, I would have had to join the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA), an organization that has taken positions that are fundamentally opposed to my beliefs. For example, MSBA consistently fights to keep our taxes high. During the last legislative session, MSBA was an effective advocate for defeating House Bill 253 — a bill that would have resulted in the first income tax cut for Missourians in decades. Now, MSBA is gearing up to fight tax cuts in the next legislative session. In their own words, “The battle continues.” To educate their members, MSBA is hosting 15 anti-tax cut meetings in various regions of the state. I asked Brent Ghan, MSBA’s chief communications officer, if they invited anyone in support of tax cuts. They had not. The organization is not interested in a debate. Their position is set: They will not support tax cuts that reduce state revenue. MSBA’s position on tax cuts essentially means they will only support tax bills that maintain or grow the size of government. Yes, I am glad I never became a member of MSBA. Unfortunately, my tax dollars still flow to the MSBA through my local school district’s membership dues. It is frustrating that our tax dollars go to the MSBA to fund its efforts to keep our taxes high. James V. Shuls Education Policy Analyst Show-Me Institute
Economic inequality To the Editor: The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the outgoing deputy director of the CIA have both warned that the biggest threat to the security of our democracy is a faltering economy. Their remarks come at a time when our economy has been destabilized by gross and obscene – ”I know it when I see it” – inequalities between the nation’s very wealthy and the poor. (Ours is) an economy driven by biased market forces and moneyed interests, which have hijacked the legislative and judicial political functions, have relegated the middle class to little more than collateral damage or “road kill.” Such economic and social inequalities have not been witnessed since America’s Gilded Age of the 1920s, which was followed, of course by the Great
Depression. FDR’s multifaceted New Deal restored a satisfactory level of equality and ushered in the post WWII economic boon, which lasted well into the 1970s. With a couple of notable exceptions, provisions of the New Deal have largely been eradicated and replaced with measures favoring the wealthy such that the economic game has now been rigged to work to the disadvantaged classes and imposed restraints upon our own recovery from what has been termed the Great Recession. The reader can digest the detailed historical documentation in excellent books by Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman. The good news is that a poor economy actually lends itself readily to management techniques with the caveat that there must be the political resolve in place to implement the necessary remedial measures. Sadly, that political resolve has apparently vacated the capitol building where political gridlock is the new order of the day. Sadly, many of those currently disadvantaged by the economy have apparently been duped by well-organized and financed public relations campaigns reflecting “think tank” regurgitations, which cause the low information folks to vote against their own economic best interests. The lack of opportunities for well-paying jobs will mean that more college graduates, and young people will have to live with their parents, and a withering of the demand for goods and services, which are drivers of a good economy. A robust economy would, like a rising tide, float everyone’s boat but where are the politicians needed to make that happen in this day of government shutdowns and political demagoguery? We need to replace the current regressive individual and corporate tax structure to their historical progressive protocol during which the economy was humming for all of us, and unemployment lower. Capitalism works best for all of us when the government regulates those activities having the potential for predatory practices. Yes, the same government that some want to make “as inconsequential in your life as possible.” Right now, corporate executives write their own compensation packages, and many are hundreds of times greater than workers’ salaries and unrelated to corporate success, etc. We hear much talk these days that we are lurching toward socialism. This is think tank nonsense. We need government to be a player in our economy, which is much more complex than a household budget. There is a need to make a move in the direction of egalitarianism. Right now, our sputtering economy is putting all of us in peril. Paul Kornberger
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Earning trust Last week, Edson Tandoc Jr., a doctoral candidate at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, compiled the following broad definition of a journalist: A journalist is someone employed to regularly engage in gathering, processing and disseminating news and information to serve the public interest. He based his definition on extensive research into how society currently describes the role. How do you define the role? Where do you get your news? Twitter? Facebook? CNN? Fox? The Wall Street Journal? Talking with a friend across a table in a coffee shop or with colleagues around the water cooler? OK, we probably all can agree that in those last two examples it’s unlikely you’re talking to journalists. But what about the first two? “New technology has increased access to mass communication for many people, but simply having the ability to communicate on a large scale does not make a person a journalist,” Tandoc wrote in the report that accompanied his definition. “In this age of information overload, it is vital for people to understand which information is trustworthy and which information is unreliable.” Trustworthy and reliable. For every journalist, that’s the goal – whether reporting for the Wall Street Journal or the community paper. The goal is to give you news you can trust. It may not always be news you like or news you agree with, but we want you to be confident that we are giving you news you can trust. We know that we have an obligation to be your eyes and ears when we are covering a story whether that story takes us to the sidelines of a sporting event, into a school or into a council meeting. At times, striving to remain impartial and accurate an be difficult. Even in the age of digital recorders, we can make mistakes or let bias come through. As Tandoc states in his definition, reporting is not just about gathering and disseminating information, it is also about processing. It’s not just about the words we record or write down, it’s about the things we perceive. Perhaps no where is this more relevant than in
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News Br iefs ST. CHARLES COUNTY Coats for a cause New and gently used coats of all sizes are needed for Crider Health Center’s Season of Giving program. The coat drive that kicked off on Nov. 4 will provide the gift of warmth from the harsh winter elements. “Over the last nine years, Crider has provided coats for needy children participating in various programs and services that Crider provides through our Coats for Crider program. However, we have seen an increased need for adult coats,” said Shaunna Shaw, development associate at Crider Health Center. “To provide the gift of warmth to adults in need, we have expanded our Coats for Crider program and are accepting donations of new and gently used young adult/adult coats at multiple locations across the region.” Coat donations will be accepted at the Wentzville, St. Charles and Warrenton Crider Health Centers, as well as Elm Dental and Troy Family Dental in St. Charles and Gym Quarters in O’Fallon. Coats can be donated through Nov. 29. For more information, call 332-8352.
And the nominees are … Nominations are now being accepted for the January 2014 election to the University of Missouri Extension Council of St. Charles County. The St. Charles County Extension Council is the local link between county residents and the University of Missouri four-campus system. Council members assist in planning and carrying out extension educational efforts. As public officials, extension council members administer a local budget to support education that meets educational priorities. “The University of Missouri Extension Council of St. Charles County is seek-
ing people from all walks of life who are interested in education and the progress of our community,” said Council Chair Roy Zirges. “Serving on the extension council is a great way to help make our community a better place for people to live.” Nominations for the extension council must be made by Dec. 5. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in St. Charles County. For more information, visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles.
Blazing a trail The St. Charles Parks Department is looking for volunteers to assist in the development and maintenance of the regional trail system on Dec. 14. Volunteers are needed to help maintain Broemmelsiek Park’s existing multi-use trails system from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 14. Broemmelsiek Park has more than seven miles of trails open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrian use. Each year, hundreds of volunteers dedicate their time, talents and energy to make a difference throughout the 10 parks currently open to the public. To register for a Trail Work Day, visit www.stccparks.org.
Bridge now open Federal, state and local elected officials attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Route 364/Bryan Road Bridge and new section of Hwy. N and Stump Road in Dardenne Prairie on Nov. 1. The Bryan Road Bridge is the second of 17 bridges to be built as part of the Route 364 Page Extension Phase 3 project. Crews reopened Hwy. N to a new signal at Bryan Road, and Stump Road also reopened with a new intersection at Hwy. N. “Once again, MoDOT and Page Construc-
NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM tors are on schedule with this milestone. It’s amazing to think that about a year from now the entire Phase 3 of Route 364 will be complete,” said County Executive Steve Ehlmann. Phase 3 of the Route 364 Page Extension is a $118.2 million roadway project that includes construction of a four-lane divided highway from Mid Rivers Mall Drive to I-64 and Hwy. N in St. Charles County and is expected to be completed by November 2014. When completed, Phase 3 will provide congestion relief for the residents of the central part of St. Charles County, make travel between St. Charles and Lake Saint Louis easier, and provide another route into St. Louis County. Phase 3 is also anticipated to improve the operation of I-64 and I-70 by reducing traffic and handling 50,000 cars per day.
of millennials and 82 percent of boomers. In response to these findings, PfP issued five initial challenges to the community about workforce, housing, entrepreneurship, age spectrum, recreation and entertainment. PfP officials said the civic group plans on doing additional research, making public presentations to local governments and civic organizations, and will be scheduling a series of more in-depth community forums in 2014. “There is a lot of work ahead for the Partners and the region as we strive to meet the opportunities and challenges of massive demographic shifts happening all around us,” Prestemon said.
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The fourth annual Tree of Lights Celebration will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park. Several local school choirs and bands are scheduled to perform, and Santa will make an appearance. Children and adults enjoy free arts and crafts, cookies and hot chocolate. Residents are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army Toy Town. Donated toys may also be dropped off at City Hall prior to the event.
The findings of an extensive survey on local boomers and millennials along with key community challenges were released earlier this month by the civic group Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles (PfP). “The Partners for Progress have spent more than a year and substantial resources researching the impact of generational changes that are continuing to unfold in our community,” said PfP President Greg Prestemon. “Along the way, we confirmed some long-held beliefs – like this being a great place to raise a family – and also found some pleasant surprises.” The most important issue for both age groups was “high-paying jobs in St. Charles County,” according to 86 percent of boomers and 83 percent of millennials in the survey. They also agreed that the two biggest issues facing the community are “lack of public transportation” and “traffic congestion.” Only 38 percent of millennials and 37 percent of boomers said the area has a “thriving night life.” Overall, a “highly favorable impression” of the local community is held by 83 percent
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ST. CHARLES Luncheon raises $80,000 Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles raised more than $80,000 at its eighth annual Over the Top for Tots luncheon held Nov. 8. The event benefitted the agency’s three 24-hour St. Charles area nurseries and its “Healing Hearts” program, which this year provided art therapy for 412 children who needed help mending their broken spirits. “The Crisis Nursery is the only provider
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Robber caught A 24-year-old Wisconsin man has been charged in connection with a robbery that occurred on Oct. 29 in Historic St. Charles. Darval Lewis was charged with second degree robbery after allegedly stealing the wallet of a 40-year-old St. Charles woman in the rear of the 200 block of N. Main Street. Police said the suspect approached the victim after she exited her car in the parking lot and told her to give him all of her money. According to police, the suspect grabbed the purse and threw the victim to the ground. When the purse fell to the ground, the suspect grabbed the victim’s wallet and ran away. The victim was not injured during the robbery. Lewis is being held on a $50,000 cash only bond.
WENTZVILLE Man found with child porn A 41-year-old Wentzville man has been charged with possession of child pornography. Darren G. Miller of the 1500 clock of Hibernation Hollow Court was arrested on Nov. 7 after police found more than 200 images and videos of child pornography on his home computer. Miller is currently being held in the St. Charles County Jail with a $50,000 cashonly bond.
LAKE SAINT LOUIS Credit card scams The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is currently investigating a series of incidents involving the possible illegal acquisition of credit card information. Multiple victims have come forward who have been defrauded in various venues.
Although the source of the incidents has not been validated, the police department continues to investigate how the information was attained and is also communicating with federal agencies for assistance. Police advise those who believe that they may have had money withdrawn from their bank accounts illegally should contact the police department of the jurisdiction where the withdrawal occurred. The investigation is ongoing and more details will follow as they become available.
Study to look at rates Public Water Supply District No. 2 of St. Charles County has hired an independent third party – Carl Brown Consulting, LLC – to perform a water and sewer rate study. The rate study, which will include an analysis of the costs of water treatment, wastewater treatment, operations, debt payments, maintenance and repairs, will benefit the Water District’s customers by either verifying that the rates are appropriate or by making recommendations for rate adjustments.
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Points added to the fine of red-light cameras in St. Peters By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH Getting caught on camera running a red light in St. Peters now may be more costly than a $110 fine. The St. Peters Board of Aldermen decided to change its penalty for red-light camera violations from levying the fine to assessing points on state drivers’ licenses for camera violations. Taking points off could be costly in other ways to motorists, particularly with auto insurance rates. And the issue raises yet more questions about red-light cameras – an issue that has seen a flood of local and state litigation recently. “Things are changing,” said Hugh Eastwood, an attorney in a court case that prompted the city to amend several ordinances. The board voted 6-0 at its Nov. 7 meeting to amend its ordinance governing red-light cameras, as well as an ordinance covering the failure to appear in municipal court. Absent were Aldermen Ted Aytes, Ward 2; and Terri Violet, Ward 3. The decision came on the heels of a ruling in a circuit court case in St. Charles County and a recent Missouri Court of Appeals case involving the city of Florissant. Circuit Judge Ted House ruled on Oct. 29 that the city’s ordinance governing penalties for red-light camera violations conflicts with state law that requires points to be assessed for moving violations. The case involved a defendant who was pulled over by police and charged with failure to appear for a red-light violation. House acquitted the defendant, Bonnie A. Roeder of St. Peters, because the city lacked a provision covering the failure to appear in municipal court, said Eastwood, her attorney. House also cited the Missouri Court of Appeals ruling on Sept. 10 in a case – Unverferth versus Florissant – for guidance. The St. Peters ordinance is “substantially similar to the Florissant ordinance,” House notes in his judgment in the St. Peters case. Florissant ticketed and fined violators for moving violations without requiring its municipal court to report those violations to the Missouri Department of Revenue for the assessment of driver’s license points, the opinion states. “By doing so, Florissant permits what the state law prohibits – the classification of running a red light as a non-moving violation free from the assessment of points,” House adds. “Failing to stop at a red light is by any definition a ‘moving violation,’” House states. “The St. Peters ordinance, therefore, expressly conflicts with state law.” The board voted on amending both ordinances on Nov. 7 after no discussion. “City officials believe that the St. Peters
ordinance and the method in which the city enforces photo violations is in compliance with state law and reflects the opinion of the courts,” said Mayor Len Pagano after the vote. He did not elaborate. CASE RAISES OTHER ISSUES City officials didn’t comment on whether or how the ordinance changes affect violations issued before the ordinance was amended. “We are not happy to have to assess points, but we must comply with the current laws and court rulings of the State of Missouri,” according to a statement from the city on Nov. 13. “We are appealing the recent court decision because we believe our original ‘no points’ ordinance will ultimately be found to comply with Missouri state law.” The statement adds, “The new ordinance gives the city of St. Peters the ability to use the camera as a tool instead of an officer being the eyewitness to the violation. If a police officer is the witness to the violation event, they testify in court and that is the evidence that is used. “With the photos, we actually have photo evidence of the driver committing the violation. The cameras used in this program capture images of the driver of the vehicle and license plate of the vehicle. “Until this issue gets resolved in the court system, we will continue to enforce our ordinance under current state law,” the statement reads. Eastwood said the case is just one example of at least four cases that have come before the Missouri Court of Appeals, including a recent case involving the city of Ellisville. The Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month that Ellisville’s red-light camera ordinance is in conflict with state law for ticketing the owner of a red-light camera instead of the driver. The ruling conflicts with ruling in 2011 involving Creve Coeur. Ultimately, a case involving red-light cameras could come before the Missouri Supreme Court, if that court is willing to hear it, he said. But the Supreme Court has shown a willingness to let appeals courts deal with these cases. In his judgment, House notes that the Florissant case was influential. “The Unverferth decision is not a final decision at this point, but it’s certainly instructive and indicates where the Court of Appeals wants to go in the continuing line of cases involving red-light cameras,” House’s opinion states. Although Unverferth is an opinion based upon the court’s ruling on a motion to dismiss in a civil case, it is, nevertheless, instructive here and this
court endeavors to follow its guidance.” lights. In St. Peters, in a three-year period, Amending the ordinance also raises other red-light violations caused 131 injuries issues, particularly with constituents who from 117 crashes involving 249 vehicles. don’t want points taken off their licenses. The number of red-light tickets paid to the “They are really going to get dinged here,” city during each fiscal year, which extends Eastwood said. “It can be a huge political from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, has ranged from a issue.” Eastwood also said his client plans high of 7,956 tickets paid in fiscal year 2013, to file a civil suit against the city. to 3,164 tickets paid in fiscal year 2012. In the 2010 fiscal year, 5,585 tickets were paid, CAMERAS AS A DETERANT? followed by 3,790 in fiscal year 2011. St. Peters began its red-light camera The numbers of tickets have varied program in 2006 and has nine cameras at during the years because some cameras seven intersections – more cameras than were out of service due to road construcany other city in St. Charles County. Wen- tion or just coming online, particularly in tzville has one, according to online sources. 2013, city officials said. The St. Peters cameras are located The city maintains that funding from the mostly along Mexico Road and Mid fines collected from this program is being Rivers Mall Drive. The automated digital used to pay for the city transportation procameras shoot pictures of vehicles still in gram that provides rides for senior citizens the intersection when a traffic light turns and people living with disabilities who red. They capture a series of images that meet income guidelines to qualify. show the driver and a vehicle license plate The website notes that if a violator is the and a 12-second video of the violation. registered owner of the vehicle, but not the The city’s website notes that city imple- driver at the time of the violation, officers mented a “proactive photo enforcement will establish by photo comparison that program” to help address the dangers you were not the driver. associated with failing to stop at red traffic “This may present problems for them,” lights. “By reducing the amount of inter- Eastwood said about enforcing earlier viosection crashes we will improve safety and lations. Amending its ordinances may help prevent serious injuries,” the site adds. the city conform to state law but questions The website states that more than a thou- remain about identifying drivers. sand motorists are killed and more than Without knowing the identity of driv200,000 injured across the county in auto ers when taking off points, the city may crashes caused by vehicles running red expose police officers to liability issues.
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County executive recommends budget that shows minor growth By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH More pay for St. Charles County employees, along with more building improvements, more communications towers for emergency responders and more land for county parks are suggested in County Executive Steve Ehlmann’s 2014 budget recommendation. The County Charter requires that the county executive submit a recommended budget to the County Council by Oct. 31 each year. The council is expected to approve a budget by December for the county’s next fiscal year, which begins Jan. 1. The council began budget discussions at a work session on Nov. 12. Ehlmann said he is recommending a “fiscally conservative budget,” noting that economic forecasts point toward modest and gradual improvements in the economy. “The continued uncertainty of the effects of any such economic improvement make any widespread budget assumptions difficult,” he said. The budget includes $62.8 million in general fund revenues and overall expenditures of $71.8 million. There are some increases in county revenue. Sales tax revenue in 2013 may exceed 2012 amounts by about 1.5 percent and is estimated to be up another 1 percent in 2014. Recorder’s fees are up again this year
– $237,000 to $2.2 million – and Ehlmann projects about the same amount in 2014. “This projected 2014 revenue amount reflects an assumed level of activity similar to 2013 in the local real estate market,” he states in his budget points. Building permit fees are estimated at $935,000 in 2014 – the same as they are expected for this year, which reflects “the continuing trend of slow improvement in all areas of construction in St. Charles County.” Property tax revenues in the general fund – which includes most county administrative departments – and road and bridge, and dispatch and alarm funds may be down about 2.9 percent this year, reflecting a continue decline in real estate property values. The budget assumes no changes in current property tax rates. However, that modest improvement in revenue this year may continue into 2014 along with a conservative fiscal policy that has allowed the county to maintain a stable general fund balance. Ehlmann said that means he can recommend a 1-percent cost of living increase for the more than 1,000 county employees next year plus a 1-percent merit pay increase for eligible employees. Other employees may also get additional pay because of a continuing effort to cor-
rect pay scales and compression in the county’s current pay structure. “The average employee pay increase under this scenario will be 4.23 percent,” he said. Ehlmann is also recommending a onequarter of 1-percent increase in the county’s 401a retirement match program on top of the three-fourths of 1 percent increase in the 2013 budget. But employees may see their medical insurance rates go up by 5 percent, and the county may be paying a similar increase. County departments were asked to submit 2014 budget requests that reflected no increase over their 2013 operating budgets. Ehlmann suggests appropriations of $23.8 million to the road and bridge fund, $51 million to the transportation fund, $22 million to the parks and recreation fund, and $18.6 million to the capital projects fund. How would that money be spent? Ehlmann suggests that about $4.5 million in the parks and recreation fund go for buying new park property. Another $11.5 million in that fund would go for improvements at Broemmelsiek Park, the Hays House at Matson Hill Park, the Heritage Museum and Quail Ridge Park. About $46.5 million from the transportation fund is being set aside next year for the design and construction of about 51 different road improvement projects. Another
$2.5 million from the road and bridge fund is being recommended for asphalt overlays, street reconstruction, concrete slab replacements and crack sealing on existing roads. Another $22 million is appropriated from the completion of the upgrade of county emergency communications that involves 12 new communications towers. Ehlmann also is recommending $2 million for the overhaul of the county 911 emergency response system. Other proposed appropriations next year include $709,000 for renovation of the county Justice Center, $55,000 for additional space at the Pet Adoption Center, and $4.2 million in core funding to begin the process of saving money for an emergency operations center at the Sheriff’s Department site. “This budget continues to provide for the effective and efficient delivery of essential county government services, assure the long-term stability of the county government treasury, and hold the line against increasing tax rates,” Ehlmann states. Since 2007, Ehlmann says that the county budget has actually declined by 4.6 percent, while the federal budget has increased by 10.8 percent over the same time period, when adjusted for inflation and population growth.
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By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY If you’ve got a roving Rover or a cat who is nomadic at night, you may soon have to spring the little darling from Wentzville. The O’Fallon City Council has agreed to contract with Animal Talk Medical Center in Wentzville for animal control services beginning Jan. 1. Councilwoman Rose Mack was concerned that the city did not contract with an animal control facility in O’Fallon, and wanted to make sure veterinarians in O’Fallon were aware of the bid process. “We go through the normal bid process, and over the last two bid processes, we’ve only had one respond,” said Major Kyle Kelley. “The last veterinary service who had the contract refused to bid on it.” Kelley said as for attracting local veterinary services, most of these businesses, if they wish to contract with the city, know when we will put the bid out. Individual businesses in O’Fallon were not contacted. City Administrator Bonnie Therrien said she had experienced this in other communities, and trouble arises when contacting local businesses because of the possibility of forgetting to notify someone. “Most vets can’t handle this type of service,” Therrien said. “It’s huge.” Councilman Bob Howell said he knows this is a very difficult service to provide, and it has been hard for the city to find someone to provide the service. Councilman Jim Pepper said he had a problem with Animal Talk Medical Center because he had received numerous complaints about the business from residents throughout the years. “A woman had five cats born underneath her
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Pepper pushes for cuts in police holiday pay policies; Council votes no By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY It wasn’t pretty when City Councilman Jim Pepper proposed cuts in holiday and overtime pay for O’Fallon police, and fellow council members let him know it. At the recent O’Fallon City Council meeting, Pepper said the city’s policy on holiday pay for police officers gives them holiday pay, whether they were scheduled to work the day or not. He said in some cases officers were paid their usual 40 hours, plus holiday pay, even though they had not worked the holiday. “That’s 8 hours at time and a half, a payout of 92 hours for 80 hours worked,” he said. Pepper also balked at the officers’ 10-hour workday saying the city could save money if the officers went to 8- or 12-hour workday schedules. Pepper presented a lengthy report indicating that between 2004 and 2012, overtime pay in the police department more than doubled from $283,987 to $583,288, a 220-percent increase peaking in 2009 at $632,679. He said the department’s overtime budget from 2004 to 2013 increased 3.5 times from $170,000 to $642,237, a 350-percent increase. “It is our duty to be aware of the fiscal performance of the city under policies established and to review those policies and correct those that do harm to the monetary strength of the city and create inequities among our employees,” Pepper said. “Since coming on the council in 2010 and even before, along with others, there was the question of the high dollars budgeted for overtime, especially in the police department. The answer I kept getting was, ‘Due to the nature of their job, it is to be expected.’ There is an understanding that some overtime is necessary and will always be so. However, the reasoning behind the extensive amount was never answered. The issue was brought up to the city administrator in years past but never researched or responded to.” Councilman Bob Howell said he wholeheartedly disagreed. “I checked my math the other night, and divided it by 80,000 residents and it came up to $0.017123 cents per day per resident,” Howell said. “I think this city can pay our police department one cent per day to make us the safest city in the country.” Howell said his consideration is for the taxpayers of the city; to keep the city safe. “Why not take the money saved and accelerate the money used to hire an officer,” Pepper said. Howell clarified that actual spending of the police department went down, but the budget went up. “The money is there if they need it, but it wasn’t spent,” Howell said. “I think we’re working on the right track. You know my feelings.” Councilman John Haman said Pepper’s numbers added up, but he failed to show
the city’s strong retention of officers. He said the city could pay them the lowest rate possible, and change them out every year, but that would be wrong. “First of all, none of us sitting up here have a job where we are required to go to work with a gun,” Haman said. “I have a lot of police officers in my family, and I watch my nieces and nephews go holiday after holiday without their dad home because he was required to work. Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July; they miss everything. You might say there is an inequity, but there is also an ineq-
uity of what we ask of these people.” Haman said it’s important not to take the human aspect out of this. There isn’t anyone out there that gets paid straight time for more than 40 hours, he said. Councilman Rick Lucas said one of the issues is that when police went to 10-hour shifts, the department felt it would be more efficient. “They’re the expert, they know what it takes to run (the department),” Lucas said. “I have respect for the people, and as far as overtime analysis, I won’t debate it. I agree with their decision (to have 10-hour
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Thousands of runners may be dashing through the snow next month for the Santa’s North Pole Dash in St. Charles. The third annual Santa’s North Pole Dash & Children’s Snowman Shuffle will be held at 9 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 14 on Main Street in St. Charles. Organized by the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce with one of the media sponsors being Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, the Santa Dash is a 5K run through Historic St. Charles. “This is the third year the chamber has held this event in Historic St. Charles,” said Scott Tate, CEO/president of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. “The location is perfect for our Santa run not only because of the holiday ambiance, but because of the great shopping and dining options along Main Street and Frenchtown. Runners enjoy being able to support local businesses.” And to get runners in the holiday spirit, a goody bag stocked with a Santa costume is part of the package. “Our race is different from other runs in that everyone who registers gets the entire Santa costume including the hat, beard, jacket, gloves and bag – the whole pack-
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outside organization to conduct it, he said. The city staff may not have the expertise or time to undertake a survey, he said. “Our citizens may be concerned that we’re biased because we developed the survey,” Pellerito added. It also may be too expensive to hire a local expert to conduct it, he said. Instead, the city could consider using an outside firm, such as the National League of Cities, to use a survey they’ve developed. The National League of Cities survey cannot be customized by the city but could be done in about 17 weeks, perhaps in time for results to be included in budget discussions by aldermen, Pellerito said. Aldermen, however, said they would like to see some specific questions about local issues in a city survey. Torlina said a survey should include questions about whether residents know much about the role of the Lake Saint Louis Community Association in managing private community amenities. Meanwhile, city officials have begun looking at whether it can record or televise board meetings. St. Peters, St. Charles, O’Fallon and Wentzville televise their board and council meetings. Lake Saint Louis does not have the communications staff to record meetings.
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By SUE E. STEINIGER If you happened to go by the PetCo store in St. Peters on Mid Rivers Mall Drive on a Saturday afternoon, you’re in for a heartwarming sight. You’ll likely find children intermingling with about 25 small, happy, and healthy puppies with lots of playful action, hugs and love to go around. It is a dog adoption event, held each week by Diana’s Grove Dog Rescue, a non-profit organization, and a no-kill shelter for dogs. Diana’s Grove has been rescuing dogs in rural Southern Missouri since 1994 and has been a 501(C)3 since January 2006. They will be at the PetCo every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. throughout the winter. Each week, the group travels three to four hours from the small town of Cabool, Mo., just to bring these animals to the weekly adoption event. The goal is to find a family in St. Charles County to adopt and care for the small creatures. “We live in an area were the demographics is $6,500 a year income,” said Cynthia Jones, owner and director of Diana’s Grove. “Our mission is to help dogs in the economically devastated areas in the Ozarks. We are a St. Louis-based organization whose facility is in Shannon County, one of the 10 poorest counties in the United States. I would like to say we take dogs from places you couldn’t imagine and put them in homes that they couldn’t imagine.” Jones is passionate about her responsibility to the dogs. “When we are their last chance, their last hope, I feel that we have to rise to it,” Jones said. “We have to step up to it. And we are, for so many, their last hope. It’s really clear that if we don’t do something, no one is going to. That’s why we have to do what we do, and that’s why we have to come up to St. Charles and hold the dog adoption events, to make it possible to continue to save lives.”
She says their priorities are moms and pups, pregnant dogs, dogs from families who are coping with loss or financial devastation, and dogs in animal control facilities in the small towns. The shelter provides basic care: vaccines, spay/neutering, heartworm testing, worming, and micro-chipping for the dogs. If you just can’t resist and decide to adopt that special puppy, it’s a very easy task. All paperwork is completed right on the spot. If for some reason the adoption does not work out, the new family can return the dog and be refunded their money. Campbell Bee, a 16-year-old dedicated, local volunteer for Dana’s Grove says during each adoption event, up to16 of the 25 puppies will be adopted. The cost of adoption depends upon the breed of the dog and can range from $195 to $300, Jones said. This includes everything they can have to date (shots etc.). If the dog is too young to be spayed or neutered, the shelter will take the dog and have that done when it’s time. Or they will send you to the low-cost options in this area. The cost of spay/neuter is about $20. “I like to say when you adopt a dog you save two dogs. The one that you take home and the one that we can take in to replace it,” Jones said. The shelter takes in about 150 dogs each month. Its capacity is 200. “We are usually at that sometimes a little over and sometimes a little under,” Jones said. Diana’s Grove has two adoption event locations each week. They bring dogs, mainly puppies, to the St. Charles /St. Peters PetCo every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are at the PetSmart in Chesterfield on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and bring the older, larger dogs to that location. They have been at Chesterfield for three years and more recently at the St. Peters location. The group will usually bring a lot of small, low- to no-shed dogs going all the way up to, the Labradors and Border Collie mixes. Jones said each dog comes with its own story and its own needs. “We do not get any federal funds,” said Jones. “We exist on donations and the adoption fees, and the amount that we can put in of our own resources that we can put into the rescue. We live on Social Security, so it’s very limited resources.” You can help, says Campbell. “Donations are always needed and include dog food, toys, newspaper and paper towels, the mainstay.” For more information on Diana’s Grove call 417-259-1834 or go online at www. takeafriendhome.org, click on Diana’s Grove, or by email at dogs@takeafriendhome.org.
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Kindergartner honored Fifth-grade students from Warren Elementary recently raised $2,609.13 for the American Cancer Society in honor of a kindergarten student who lost his life to cancer last year. The fundraiser began when students in Darla Bauer’s fifth-grade class were completing a writing activity in Warren’s outdoor classroom. While in the outdoor classroom, students noticed three memorial stones in remembrance of three deceased community Huskies. Students immediately asked if a stone could be purchased in memory of the kindergarten student who lost his life to cancer. To begin fundraising for the stone, students scheduled a class meeting and organized a spirit week. Students made posters, created a parent letter, visited classrooms to explain the spirit week, collected and counted money and announced daily collections over the intercom.
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The Wentzville School District and the CyberBully Hotline have partnered on a program to help prevent bullying on district school buses. The CyberBully Hotline has been in use in the district for the past year, and provides students and parents with the ability to report anonymously bullying, school violence, and other issues. Members of the school community can call or send a text message to the district’s CyberBully Hotline and begin a two-way anonymous dialogue with district administrators. The new partnership is designed to help the WSD prevent incidents of school bus bullying. The CyberBully Hotline is providing Wentzville with a separate hotline number just for district buses. “The challenged faced by all educators when it comes to bullying is that many incidents happen outside of the classroom,” said Melody Marcantonio, assistant superintendent for administrative services. “This new partnership with the CyberBully Hotline will allow us to provide a new level of safety to our students as they travel to and from school as well.” Hotline stickers with the number clearly printed on them have been installed in each of the district’s 141 school buses. “Many of the large districts that we work with utilize multiple hotline numbers, but this is the first time we’ve created a hotline just for a district’s bus system,” said Margaret Schatz, national marketing director for the CyberBully Hotline. “We’re proud to provide this innovative offering to the Wentzville School District.” For more information, visit www.cyberbullyhotline.com.
Elementary schools in the Wentzville School District held Veterans Day celebrations earlier this month to salute the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Boone Trail, Crossroads, Discovery Ridge, Duello, Green Tree, Heritage, Lakeview, Prairie View and Peine Ridge Elementary all invited veterans to their special activities scheduled in honor of the holiday. Veterans were treated to breakfast, student performances, slide shows honoring past and present members of the military and special guest speakers. Peine Ridge fifth-grade Ambassador Nina Fay said it’s important for her school community to honor our veterans. “This Veterans Day Assembly is very important because these veterans risk their lives, and they go away from their families to fight for our freedom,” Nina said. Lake Saint Louis Police Chief and veteran Michael Force and WWII veteran Sam Palmer both spoke at the assembly which also featured a musical performance by the Scott AFB band. Peine Ridge students collected more than $400, which will be donated to “Folds of Honor” which helps to send children of wounded or deceased veterans to college. Heritage students held several collections as well to benefit service men and women. The primary students donated 150 pounds of Halloween candy towards “Treats for Troops” which is distributed to U.S. service members deployed in hostile regions and wounded service members in the area. The intermediate students held a coin drive, and raised more than $2,400 for the Honor Flight Network.
“Our children don’t touch as many veterans as their fathers and grandfathers did. So by having these celebrations they actually begin to understand what it takes to defend our country,” said Retired Major General Rob Carrothers, who spoke at Crossroads Elementary. “We need to all look at our country as a place that we need to serve, not one that should serve us.”
FORT ZUMWALT District launches parents’ page Fort Zumwalt School District recently launched its “What Every Parent Should Know” page on the district website. In the past five years, the district’s office of Student Personnel has connected parents with a variety of experts from the greater St. Louis community. Annual parent seminars have focused on topics such as Internet safety, bullying, suicide prevention and heroin addiction. Mental health providers, legal experts and families directly affected by these issues have guided the panel discussions and presentations. Parents have left these seminars feeling empowered and informed. The “What Every Parent Should Know” web page is an online extension of these community partnerships, strengthening the connection with other community resources in an effort to inform parents on issues affecting children of all ages. Short videos offer an opportunity for discussion between parents and their children. Visitors’ participation in a brief survey will also help the district in creating future programming. Parents can join the conversation at fz.k12.mo.us.
SCC Senior Service Award The Missouri Community College Association presented St. Charles Community College’s Hal Berry with the Senior Service Award at a ceremony held in St. Louis on Nov. 12. The award was given in recognition of Berry’s service to the college, which began in 1987 as a founding member of the SCC faculty. At SCC, Berry has taught theater
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Marketing St. Charles Community College received 13 regional-level Medallion awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR), an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges. The SCC Office of Marketing and Communications took home four Gold Medallions, three Silver Medallions and six Bronze Medallions. SCC earned Gold Medallions for the Contact Sheet in the Magazine category, the Printed Viewbook (published Fall 2012) in the Viewbook category, the 201112 Annual Report in the Annual Report category and the Inquiry Packet Folder in the Folder category. SCC won Silver Medallions for the Viewbook Video Teaser in the College Promotional Video category, 2012 Veterans Week in the Communication Success Story category and BeReadyForTheFuture.com in the Website category. SCC took home Bronze Medallions for the Instagram #DailyPhoto Project in the Social Marketing category, the Cougar on Fire in the Computer-Generated Illustration category, the Run. Live. Learn You Only Live Once T-shirt in the Novelty Advertising category, RegFest in the Direct Mail Campaign category, the Nursing and Allied Health brochure in the Brochure/Flyer category and the 2013 Softball Media Guide in the Sports Brochure category. “There is a great deal of talent in District Five so it is gratifying to get this kind of positive feedback for the work of the team,” said Heather McDorman, vice president for marketing and communications. “We’re fortunate to have such top-level talent here at SCC. The awards were announced at the annual NCMPR District Five fall conference in Minneapolis, Minn. Some 36 colleges participated, and more than 250 entries were submitted into this national competition.
Registration now open Registration for spring 2014 classes is under way at St. Charles Community College. SCC offers degrees and classes for firsttime college students, transfer students, returning learners, high school juniors and seniors who want to dual-enroll and highschool students graduating in December who want to get an early start on taking college classes. “Enrolling in classes is the first step to getting the education or degree students need,” said Chris Breitmeyer, vice president for academic and student affairs. “SCC pre-
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Spor t s Lindenwood wins home opener to break three-game slump By JONATHAN DUNCAN Heading into its home opener on Nov. 13, the Lindenwood men’s basketball Lions badly needed some positive momentum after dropping three straight games in the Disney Division II Tip-Off Classic in Anaheim, Calif., on Nov. 8 through Nov. 10. Mission accomplished. Lindenwood broke a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion on Nov. 13 as the Lions breezed to an easy 87-60 home opener win over Westminster University at Hyland Arena in St. Charles. The Lions came out with their shooting sharp and accurate as Lindenwood jumped into the lead with a 26-9 run fueled by hitting nine of 11 shots from the field. Lindenwood pushed the lead to 45-20 late in the first half and still held a commanding 51-32 advantage at the intermission. In the second half, Lindenwood had a little more trouble keeping its big lead as Westminster began to chip away at the deficit. The Blue Jays managed to whittle the lead to only 14 with 14:55 left to go. That push from the Blue Jays did not last as Lindenwood responded with a strong 23-10 surge to settle the issue and claim its seventh straight home opener. Lindenwood was powered by doubledigit scoring from four players as Tyler Ressel led the way with 19 points. Garrett Reeg scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Darris Smith and Brandon Marquardt poured in 14 points each. The victory was also Lions’ head coach Brad Soderberg’s 100th win at Lindenwood. Lindenwood shot 51 percent from the floor and a blazing 46 percent from behind the three-point line. The Lions 2013-14 campaign started off with a trip to the West Coast and began with an opening-night loss to the University of Alaska-Anchorage on Nov. 8. and ended two days later with a setback at the hands of Minnesota State University-Mankato. Against Alaska-Anchorage, the Lions came out of the gate with a slow start as the teams combined to knock down just four shots in the first 10 minutes of the opening half. Alaska-Anchorage then caught fire, hitting six of nine from the floor to gain a sixpoint lead over the Lions. Later in the half, Lindenwood cut the deficit to three on a Michael Boss three-ball, but a 13-point surge for the Sea Wolves propelled them to a 12-point lead at the intermission. A 17-5 spurt to start the second half allowed Alaska-Anchorage to push its lead
Lindenwood’s Sam Mader (41) throws down a dunk over Westminster’s Javier Ortega (13) and Ben Cooper (5) during the Lions home opener Nov. 13 at Hyland Arena in St. Charles. (MRN photo)
to 26 points and Lindenwood never got closer than 12 points the rest of the night. Sam Mader paced Lindenwood with 15 points in his first game with the Lions. Marquardt added 13 points, and Boos chipped in 11. Reeg provided the inside muscle with 10 rebounds. Things did not go much better for the Lions the next day in the second game of the tournament as Lindenwood dropped a 73-58 decision to second-ranked Seattle Pacific University. Pre-season All-American David Downs gave the Lions fits with a 29-point outing for the Falcons. Lindenwood started out well-enough, hitting 8 of 10 shots for an 8-2 lead. Unfortunately for the Lions, the evening quickly went south after those as the Falcons ran off an 18-4 run fueled by 10 points from Downs. The Falcons went on to lead by 15 at the half and led by as many as 20 in the second half. Boos led the Lions with 15 points, hitting three-of-five from beyond the three-point arc. The third and final day of the tournament brought another tough finish against fifthranked Minnesota State-Mankato. Lindenwood (1-3) played host to the University of Illinois-Springfield on Nov. 26. after the Thanksgiving break will begin Midwest Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play with a Dec. 5 home game against the University of Central Oklahoma.
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olfers appreciate gifts they can bring to their game, but for non-golfers, choosing a golf gift can be intimidating. “Every year, people come in with a golfer on their list and don’t know what to get them or say they already have everything,” said Josh Morris, manager at Golf Discount, which is locally owned and has three area locations. The key to shopping for a golfer, Josh said, is gathering some basic information. “Our default suggestion is always going to be clothing – golf shirts, pullovers, slacks, hats and shoes – so you need to know what size they wear,” he said. “A big thing we sell is team apparel – golf clothing with team logos of the Cardinals, Blues, Mizzou, Rams, SLU Billikens – and it’s available for men and women.” It also helps to know if the golfer prefers one brand of apparel. “For example, some golfers like Nike clothing, and they’re pretty loyal to it,” Josh said. Likewise, he said, about 75 percent of golfers have a ball they regularly play. Before buying clubs, Josh suggested, take a picture of what’s in the golfer’s bag and bring it into the store. “Knowing what’s in their bag can really help us determine what the golfer needs, what brand the golfer prefers and what he or she is playing now,” he said. “After the holidays, we can custom-fit the golfer for the same set or exchange it.” See Golf Discount’s Black Friday ad in this issue for more great gift ideas, plus information on exclusive pricing that weekend only. Or, consider a gift card. As Josh said, “They are always the right size!”
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xperiencing the death of a loved one can be a very difficult and stressful experience. Instead of celebration and happiness, feelings of sadness or anger may become stronger this time of year. Some choose to ignore the holidays, while others choose to embrace past traditions. Whatever the right path for you, remember to incorporate coping strategies during the holiday season; a concentrated effort will help you cope more effectively. Love does not end with death. Your relationship with the person who died still exists. Talk about your grief. Seek support Remembering is part from people who understand you. of the healing There are many resources available during the holidays, from church and grief support groups to remembrance programs. To get others to understand your need to remember your loved one, mention the name of the person who has died. It is OK to incorporate your memories into holiday celebrations; if they are happy, be happy, but if they are sad memories, it is OK to be sad. Take care of yourself. Get proper sleep, e x e rc i s e , m a i n t a i n healthy eating, and experience your emotions. Your outward expression of grief and remembrance is critical in the healing process. Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory & Memorial Gardens is offering help and guidance at its annual complimentary Holiday Remembrance Programs, which include education and information on coping during the holidays and a beautiful memorial candle lighting service. Surround yourself with others coping with loss, and use the opportunity to remember your loved one, hear their name read and find resources to help you through your journey of grief.
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resh holiday greenery and plants fill a home with natural beauty and the wonderful scents of the season. Fresh Christmas trees, wreaths and roping and festive poinsettias instantly spruce up holiday décor and with proper care will retain their beauty throughout the season. Monica Koenig, manager at Daniel’s Farm & Greenhouses, offered several tips for keeping natural décor looking its holiday best. “One of the biggest mistakes people make is waiting until the week before Christmas to buy their cut tree,” she said. “Get your tree the day after Thanksgiving, take it home, give it a fresh cut and put it in a bucket of water – you don’t need to put it in the house – so it can start taking water up immediately.” All trees are cut around the same time, Monica said, so the sooner a tree starts taking in water, the longer it will last. Once the tree is up and in the house, immerse it in the hottest water possible to keep the sap pliable and prevent it from sealing off the fresh cut. Pine roping and wreaths need no special attention outdoors, but indoors will retain moisture and color longer if sprayed with Wilt Stop, a product sold at Daniel’s. As for poinsettias, Monica said, “Take the poinsettia out of the shiny pot cover, put it in the sink, water it thoroughly, let it drain, and put the cover back on. Letting it sit in water will kill it quicker than anything.” Daniel’s has created a stunning line of Party Poinsettias by spraying the white plants in blues, greens, yellow, orange and violet and embellishing them with glitter. Monica’s personal favorite is dark blue with silver glitter. “I call it my ‘Silent Night’ poinsettia,” she said. “It’s gorgeous.”
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he St. Peters Rec-Plex offers a great way to get the holidays off to a healthful start and stay healthy in the coming year, and it all begins with Burn off the Bird Weekend! A single serving of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing topped off with a slice of pumpkin pie could add up to more than 700 calories, and who eats just one serving on Thanksgiving? Burn off the Bird provides the chance to “un-stuff” at the Rec-Plex, where admission will be free from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, and several free group exercise classes will be offered on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Special activities will include: • Free, 30-minute demo RPX cycling classes on Friday and Saturday • Burn off the B i r d R e c o v e r y Because shopping at the Ride, a two-hour mall isn’t enough exercise! RPX cycling class from 7-9 a.m. on Friday and from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, priced at $13 ($10 for RecPlex pass-holders and free for Gold Plus members) • Free extra-large group aerobics classes at Rec-Plex South – a total-body workout with Interval Training and Zumba • Extended-hours ice skating and free skate rental from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday and ice skating from 12:30-3 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. on Saturday (fees apply) The fitness rooms, indoor track, openplay basketball gym and swimming pools (open at noon) also will be available for use. For a healthy 2014, the Rec-Plex is offering a Resolution Jump Start Special: Buy a membership between the day after Thanksgiving and the end of the year, and begin using the Rec-Plex immediately. The annual one-year membership clock won’t start until January, so visits this year are free!
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oliday meals with family and friends are special occasions that call for specialoccasion foods, but holiday hosts shouldn’t have to spend hours slaving in the kitchen.The following is a recipe for an exceptionally tasty, easy-to-prepare holiday entrée, provided courtesy of Valenti’s Market & Catering Co. Serve it with your favorite salad and sides, or better yet, keep it simple and pick up some delicious dishes Valenti’s. Their house salad, baked ziti, and green bean casserole would be perfect accompaniments. And don’t forget dessert: Valenti’s’ cannoli, an Italian cookie tray, some tiramisu, a fruit cobbler or fresh-baked apple pie will send all your guests home satisfied!
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Cranberry-Orange Glaze Pork Loin 1 5- to 6-pound pork loin 2 12-ounce cans orange juice 1 can Ocean Spray Craisins 1 red onion, minced 8 cloves garlic 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup cornstarch ½ cup water 3 cups granulated sugar 1 dash salt 1/8 cup olive oil Bake pork loin at 375 degrees F for approximately 45 minutes. Allow to rest. For glaze, lightly fry onion and garlic. Add Craisins, cinnamon, sugar, salt and olive oil. Cook and reduce down. Combine cornstarch and water, and stir into mixture to thicken. Apply glaze to pork and reheat at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes. (Serves 15 people)
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Volunteers with No Hunger Holiday are busy gathering turkeys and other items needed to provide Thanksgiving Day meals for those in need, and this year is projected to be the largest in the 23-year history of the event. The annual Thanksgiving Day drive, with deep roots in the St. Charles County social service community, has expanded through partnerships into Warren and Lincoln counties, which are projected to make this year’s drive the largest ever. “Our roots are deep with the Knights of Columbus,” said No Hunger Holiday founder Frank Conard. “In starting this, I leaned heavily on a core group from the Harvester Knights of Columbus. We have now been able to expand those roots due to strong relationships with KofC councils in both Warrenton, Troy and Montgomery City.” This is actually the third year the Warrenton council has been involved in distributing the meals to agencies in its area, and Troy’s second but Montgomery City has stepped up this year to expand the scope even further west into the state’s mid-section. “We’ve always said we would love noth-
ing more than to stop doing this because there isn’t a need, but as long as we have great partners throughout the state we will keep growing this as big as it needs to get,” said Tom Rothermich, who has been managing the relationships with the more than 30 social service agencies that No Hunger Holiday has for more than 20 years. In 1990, the idea was to ensure those who got groceries and other needs during the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service’s weekly Thursday night pick-up would have enough to enjoy on Thanksgiving Day with their families and friends at their home. Now, churches (of all denominations) with food pantries that serve five to seven families as well as agencies like the Salvation Army that provide services to hundreds of families will all benefit from No Hunger Holiday. “This started with a simple vision to provide meals for families being served by one agency – Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service,” Conard said. “This year we will provide a full meal for 2,000 families from more than 30 area agencies.” On Nov. 26, a flood of volunteers will converge on the Knights of Columbus hall to fill roughly 2,300 boxes with turkeys
and all that goes into a full Thanksgiving Day meal (stuffing, rolls, green beans, corn, potatoes, and apple pies among others). As the event continues to grow, organizers have had to find unique and creative ways to fill their biggest need of frozen turkeys. While the group welcomes cash donations, the real need is getting as many turkeys donated as possible. For the third year in a row No Hunger Holiday will rely on area high schools in the Wentzville, Francis Howell and Fort Zumwalt school districts to promote turkey drives among their students. This year will see staff and students at Seager Middle School get into the act with a night of Turkey Bowling. “It’s been truly amazing the support we have gotten from area schools since we thought of doing this outreach a few years ago,” said No Hunger Holiday board member Dan Breneman. “To see high school kids take such an interest in this great cause and step up in the ways they have with donations and labor gives you a real appreciation for the number of high-quality young people we have in this county.” Breneman said once again the goal is to have enough turkeys donated that organizers
don’t have to purchase any, but he admitted that task has become more daunting every year as the demand for turkeys increases. Organizers will once again take donations the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Cottleville KofC hall on Hwy N. For more information or to see the entire Turkey Truck schedule, go to www.NoHungerHoliday.com. No Hunger Holiday officials also intend to blanket area churches Sunday, Nov. 23 in an effort to get extra turkeys. A number of area businesses have contributed in the past by coordinating turkey drives with their employees, and officials are hoping to rely on those resources once again. “The turkeys are the most integral part of the meals and represent our most expensive cost,” Conard said. “Unfortunately for us, the nature of food sales prevents us from buying turkeys at or below retail cost. It is cheaper for individuals to buy the turkeys when they are offered as a loss-leader item at the grocery store and then donate them to us. If people don’t have time to get an extra turkey while they are shopping, of course we are more than happy to accept a monetary donation that can be used to purchase the turkeys on our own.”
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Healt h Capsu les founder of Image Eye Care, an optometry practice in Weldon Spring, is working to spread the word about diabetes and eye health. Diabetes is the No. 1 cause of blindness in adults, robbing an estimated 12,00024,000 Americans of their sight each year, yet an American Optometric Association survey showed that 56 percent of Americans did not know that diabetic eye About 10 percent of the population is left- diseases often have no visual symptoms. handed, but in a survey of people diagnosed Furthermore, 43 percent of survey responwith a psychotic disorder, 40 percent were dents did not know a person with diabetes left-handed. should have a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. Left-handed link “With an estimated 7 million undiagA simple survey conducted at Yale Uni- nosed diabetics in the U.S., optometrists versity revealed a link between being left- are on the front line of diabetes detection,” handed and having a psychotic disorder said Hamilton, who noted that the eye is such as schizophrenia. the only place in the body where blood vesRoughly 10 percent of the U.S. popula- sels can be observed in their natural state. tion is left-handed, and looking at data on Diabetics have an increased risk of patients with mental disorders, research- developing serious eye problems, includers at Yale found that 11 percent of those ing glaucoma; cataracts; and diabetic retiwith mood disorders such as depression nopathy, which can cause blindness. and bipolar disorder were left-handed. “Yearly, dilated eye exams are extremely However, when looking at patients with important for those living with diabetes,” schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, said Dr. Holly Hamilton, Todd Hamilton’s researchers found that 40 percent were wife and partner. “Because many diabetic left-handed. eye problems are silent until they reach an “In general, people with psychosis are advanced stage, early detection can truly those who have lost touch with reality in save a person’s sight.” some way, through hallucinations, delusions or false beliefs, and it is notable that this symptom constellation seems to cor- One dose of HPV relate with being left-handed,” said Jadon vaccine may suffice Webb, a child and adolescent psychiatry New research suggests that a single dose fellow at the Yale Child Study Center of the HPV vaccine may be sufficient for who has an interest in biomarkers of psy- the prevention of cervical cancer. chosis. “Finding biomarkers such as this The U.S. Centers for Disease Control can hopefully enable us to identify and and Prevention (CDC) recommends that differentiate mental disorders earlier and all 11- or 12-year-old girls get three doses perhaps one day tailor treatment in more of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaceffective ways.” cine to guard against cervical cancer, but The study was published in the journal a study published in the journal Cancer SAGE Open. Prevention Research showed than those vaccinated with only one dose of the HPV vaccine Cervarix had antibodies against Eye on diabetes the virus that remained stable in their blood November is National Diabetes Aware- for four years. ness Month, and Dr. Todd Hamilton, coFor the study, researchers measured anti-
body levels in blood from 78, 192 and 120 women who received one, two and three doses of the vaccine, respectively. All of the women had antibodies against HPV for up to four years. Among women who had only one dose, antibody levels were lower than for women who had two or three vaccines but appeared stable, suggesting that the vaccine elicited a lasting response. According to recent CDC data, about 54 percent of girls aged 13-17 have had even one dose of the HPV vaccine, and roughly 33 percent of girls have had all three doses. Researchers concluded that simplified HPV vaccine schedules may be called for in the future but said it is too soon to change current recommendations. “While our findings are quite intriguing and show promise, additional data are needed before policy guidelines can be changed,” Mahboobeh Safaeian, an investigator at the National Cancer Institute, said. Safaeian noted also that researchers have not evaluated the persistence of antibody responses after a single dose of Gardisil, the HPV vaccine that is more widely used in many countries, including the U.S.
Painkillers and depression Saint Louis University (SLU) researchers have found yet another problem with prescription painkillers: Their long-term use increases the risk of major depression. A study led by Jeffrey Scherrer, associate professor of family and community medicine at SLU, looked at medical records of about 50,000 veterans who prior to being prescribed opioid painkillers had no history of depression or opioid use. Compared to veterans who did not take opioids longer than 89 days, the veterans who stayed on opioids for 180 days or longer had a 53 percent greater risk of developing a new episode of depression, and those taking the drugs for 90-180 days had a 25 percent greater risk. Study results indicated also that higher doses of the painkiller were associated with a greater the risk of developing depression. “Opioids have long been known to allay pain and suffering, but reports of adverse effects are abundant and continue to emerge,” Scherrer said.
The study was published on Oct. 31 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Smoking twins Smoking long has been linked to premature facial aging, and a recent study of twins provided some insight into the specific facial changes that make smokers appear older. Researchers took advantage of the annual Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, to compare facial aging of identical twins with differing smoking histories. A photographer took pictures of 79 sets of twins with an average age of 48 years, and each pair included either a smoking and a non-smoking twin, or one twin who had smoked at least five years longer than the other. The photos were shown to plastic surgeons who analyzed the twins’ facial features without knowledge of their smoking histories. The physicians found that the smokers had more sagging of the upper eyelids; more bags of the lower eyelids and under the eyes; more pronounced facial wrinkles, including lines between the nose and mouth; more wrinkling of upper and lower lips; and more sagging in jowls. Most of the differences found in the facial features of the twins were seen in the middle and lower two-thirds of the face, with fewer aging differences observed in regard to forehead lines or crow’s feet around the eyes. In a report on the study, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) member surgeon Dr. Bahman Guyuron wrote: “It is noteworthy that even among sets of twins where both are smokers, a difference in five years or more of smoking duration can cause visibly identifiable changes in facial aging.” The report was published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the medical journal of the ASPS.
Managing kids’ media Media has become so pervasive in society that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has revised its policy statement
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regarding children and media use. The new guidelines replace those that have been in place since 2001. According to the AAP, kids can gain many positive things from pro-social media, such as learning facts, empathy, racial and ethnic tolerance and a range of interpersonal skills. On the flip side, excessive media use has been associated with obesity, lack of sleep, school problems, aggression and other behavior issues. The AAP cited a recent study showing that the average 8- to 10-year-old spends nearly eight hours a day with different media, and older children spend more than 11 hours per day with media. Kids with TVs in their bedrooms spend more time with media, and nearly all teenagers use text messaging. The new AAP policy statement includes the following media management recommendations for parents: • Model effective “media diets” to help children learn to be selective and healthy in what they consume. Take an active role in children’s media education by co-viewing programs with them and discussing values. • Make a media use plan, including mealtime and bedtime curfews for media devices. Keep screens out of kids’ bedrooms. • Limit entertainment screen time to less than an hour or two per day. Discourage screen media exposure among children younger than age 2.
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The Wandering Madman makes music for the masses By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY He bills himself as simply a man who can no longer ignore how precious life is and how important it is to set your sights on something extraordinary. He traded a life of comforts for the confines of a box truck that he now calls home, traveling the country, spending his days creating music and the nights learning from the people, places and sounds. He says he has no physical destination in mind, but rather a state of awareness that he hopes to one day achieve. And he calls himself The Traveling Madman. “True art is made to enrich the mind of the observer, not the pocketbook of the creator,” says Fro Diddly, his stage name. He opts not to use his given name. The native of West St. Louis County has spent the summer performing in St. Charles and St. Louis County, parking and performing impromptu at places from outdoor restaurants to larger venues like Lou Fest and Festival of the Little Hills. He stays on the perimeters of the events, appealing to the foot traffic, before revelers reach the main happening. Last month, he performed at the corner of Broadway and Chestnut streets entertaining those heading to Busch Stadium for the World Series games. Diddly is a one-man band, a loop artist who carries with him a ready-made collection of mesmerizing music he digitally records and loops into his live performance. He can create an almost orchestral sound, adding one piece at a time while singing and playing his electronic keyboard. His vocal range stretches from Frank Sinatra to Tears for Fears accompanied by drums, piano, guitar, violin and kalimba, an African thumb piano that produces a haunting, fluid percussive sound considered tranquil and enchanting. He says he also plays saxophone, but he keeps that to himself. He admits he’s still learning.
“A big part of my goal is to create a live looping show,” Diddly said. “I’ve done studio albums before, and a lot of times it’s 10 different takes for one guitar solo. It’s the same for the vocal tracks. Almost every song is taken from 20 different takes. It’s not real, and it’s not honest. I wanted it to be live.” But what makes Diddly even more unique is he is a vagabond — a wanderer — who lives and travels in the 20-foot box truck retrofitted with a stage, a karaoke screen, rooftop solar panels to draw free electric from the sun, and performing for free to anyone who will listen. He says if he gets $5 a day in tips, he has enough to eat on. More is a gift. “There’s so little time when you’re working and have bills to pay. I decided that if I could spend 24 hours a day with this vision...” Diddly said. “I lost a personal friend about 10 years ago. We were at work and there was an accident on the site. There was a runaway semi, and he tried to stop it. He didn’t make it, and it was a defining moment in my life.” During a recent evening at Llewellyn’s Pub in Old Town St. Charles, beautiful melodies sounded from the outdoor patio. There was no band in sight; and inside, the stage was bare. Diddly had rolled in on his stage in the parking lot adjacent to the patio, running his electrical instruments off a small generator in the truck. He says he has “little buttons by my feet and plays a little of this and that. It’s cool to see it all happen live.” As for the lifestyle, Diddly says everyone thought he was pretty crazy when it all began, but he got past it. For winter he typically goes to Florida, and will spend a month there, then travel across to Texas. As he wanders, his adventures are broadcast live and are freely available on YouTube. He simply hopes that he can survive off the donations and good will of kind souls who wish his journey continues.
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Smoking the Thanksgiving bird By SUZANNE CORBETT Breaking Thanksgiving tradition is tough, but according to St. Louis BBQ Society President Frank Schmer, hundreds of die-hard barbecue enthusiasts do just that and smoke the Thanksgiving bird. “Smoking turkeys has gotten huge,” said Schmer, who noted that smoking the bird calls for some know-how in order to achieve a delicate smoke flavor that doesn’t fight with Grandma’s dressing or the green bean casserole. “No matter what wood you use, you have to remember when you’re smoking anything, it’s only going to take on smoke about the first third of the cooking process,” said Schmer, who prefers apple wood but also recommends pecan. “After that, the pores of the meat seal shut.” Schmer smokes his turkeys at 325 degrees and some people set their smokers as low as 225 degrees, but the National Turkey Federation suggests smoking whole turkey at no lower than 250 degrees. Keith Emms, who also serves on the St. Louis BBQ Society board, said he thinks the best smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving have a milder taste. “I use apple wood and brine my turkeys before I smoke them,” said Emms, who
smokes two birds each Thanksgiving and roasts one to keep Grandma happy. Emms begins by brining the birds a couple of days before Thanksgiving. Before smoking, he rubs the turkey with a spice rub. “I make my own rub, but you can use any rub or seasoning you like,” Emms said. “I use the rub on the bird, and I always save a little to make a compound butter that I cram between the breast and the skin. Then I smoke for 4-6 hours.” When asked for the No. 1 tip or rule he could give novice turkey smokers, Emms said, “The turkey’s not done until it’s done. Give it time. I always practice before Thanksgiving with the size bird I’m using so I have it down.” There are many ways to smoke a bird, but the barbecue faithful all seem to agree that the best thing about smoking a Thanksgiving turkey is how it brings family and guests together around the smoker. It becomes a conversation piece hours before the turkey is carved and placed on the table. The following collection of turkey smoking basics includes tips from the National Turkey Federation (eatturkey.com) and St. Louis BBQ Society members: • Select a 10-12-pound turkey. Check
the label to see if it is a “natural” turkey rather than “enhanced” or “self-basted.” Self-basted or enhanced birds don’t require brining since they have already been injected or soaked in a salty substance. • Once the turkey is thawed, remove the neck and giblets. • Have enough charcoal and wood chunks/chips or pellets for 4-6 hours of smoking, depending on turkey size. • Use a drip pan to help prevent flare-ups and collect drippings for gravy. • Oil the grill grate to prevent the bird from sticking. • Begin heating the smoker to desired cooking temperature; smoker experts often choose between 250-325 degrees. Smoking time depends on turkey size, distance
from heat, coal temperature and outside air temperature. Generally, plan on smoking 30 minutes per pound at about 250 degrees. Hotter temperatures will cook more quickly. Be sure the smoker is preheated before adding the turkey. • For a crisp skin, baste the turkey with a little butter during the last half of smoking. • The National Turkey Federation recommends smoking a whole turkey until the inner thigh reaches 180 degrees and the breast 170 degrees. Use an instant-read thermometer to check temperature. A tip from seasoned smokers: The turkey’s temperature will rise by 5-10 degrees after removal from the smoker. After removing the bird from the smoker, cover with foil and allow it to rest 30 minutes before carving.
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Lake Saint Louis counselor puts a new spin on achieving marital bliss years after she started taking notes at client sessions. Inspired by more than 10,000 conversations, Pickett has transformed the tales of 70 marriage-troubled couples to create short stories with practical tips, tools and humor to help grow a lasting relationship. “Through the book’s pages, most marriages can be improved,” Pickett said. “And they can last with a little work.” Popular themes like communication, habits, chores, arguments, sex and intimacy are explored in this easy-to-reference book that covers all the daily irritations of married life. Topics like “If you want to grow old together, don’t let things grow old,” or “Bending keeps your relationship straight,” bring self-help in a humorous, straightforward way. “If we value our marriages, we must keep in mind that most of us have room for improvement,” Pickett said. “But even still, not everyone chooses to work and nurture their relationships proactively before trouBy MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY Patt Hollinger Pickett believes a lifetime ble strikes.” But times are changing, Picket said. of marital bliss is possible for those who “It’s really been encouraging that men are are motivated. She is hoping to spur that motivation in her new book, “The Mar- calling me. It’s really the upswing on what riage Whisperer.” The book offers tips to I see as marriage stabilizing,” Pickett said. “While 20 years ago it was almost always improve your marriage overnight. Pickett, a licensed marriage and family the woman/wife/girlfriend/mother who therapist with 20 years of experience, said made that first call, now it seems upward of the book was in the making for the past 10 60 percent of those first appointment calls
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By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY It’s not easy being a small local business with the multitude of shopping options in a global market, but on Saturday, Nov. 30, the St. Charles County community can show its support to those who have put together their pennies to provide homegrown shopping. Saturday, Nov. 30, is officially designated as Small Business Saturday, a day when neighborhood businesses work even harder to welcome local shoppers. Small businesses are what make your neighborhood “a neighborhood,” and this is everyone’s opportunity to show support to community businesses. When you shop Small Business Saturday, you not only save time and gasoline, you will help generate additional local sales tax revenues that will be returned to you in the form of better streets, better city facilities and even better parks. Sponsored by American Express, Twitter, Foursquare, the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx, Small Business Saturday promotes community involvement and the success of local businessmen and women. If you need help finding what you need, Foursquare is offering an app with a “custom” button that will help you locate the appropriate small business. City officials say the lure of online bargains is tempting, but might bring more than shoppers bargained for, and that doesn’t just mean trouble with returns, potential fraud or late deliveries. It could mean crushed city services, poor parks, loss of jobs and more. City officials across the board are clamoring for residents to shop Small Business Saturday to keep their tax dollars in their own backyards. When you buy online there is no sales tax collected unless the business has a physical presence within the state where the purchase is made. Buying from businesses with no state presence means no sales tax will be collected. Mayors cringe at the thought of all of those taxes rushing down the drain. In St. Peters, the city’s shop local campaign called, Shop St. Peters, has been going on since 2003, said Lisa Bedian, director of communications for the city of St. Peters. “We really get our Shop St. Peters message out there, whether it’s through billboards, the city newsletter and city magazine,” Bedian said. Bedian said elected officials talk about it at meetings, and when the city’s website was upgraded, a business directory was added based upon products and services. A senior discount program is being offered by some businesses, and those businesses are also listed on the website. “We really are fortunate that we have
so many great products close to home,” Bedian said. “For businesses that offer a senior discount, we provide a ‘Shop St. Peters’ sign to announce the discount.” St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said in the city of St. Peters, shopping local — and paying local sales tax — means providing services of all types to residents. “People take it for granted, but in our Parks Department, for example, sales tax funds are used to keep the parks clean, maintain pavilions, and create jobs,” Pagano said. “The city of St. Peters has been fortunate compared to other cities and the county. Others have seen that because of lack of sales revenues.” Pagano said when you shop online you’re taking revenue away from yourself, your family, neighbors and friends. “Buying from Amazon or the like is helping put others to work, but here we are in Missouri, in St. Peters, and we need jobs,” Pagano said. “I believe you have to take care of your own first.” He added, “In St. Peters, we have picked up a lot of jobs, and every time you have new jobs coming in, housing will follow. Things are happening; they’re just not happening fast enough.” Peggy Langdon, president of the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce said that as a small business owner, she always tries to shop locally because she knows the benefits first-hand. “Shopping local helps keep people employed, and you never want to see a town dry up,” Langdon said. “It’s nice to go into the shops and talk with the local shopkeepers and see what they have to offer. I meet a lot of nice people like that, too.” Amy Lewis, Cottleville city clerk-treasurer, says spending money in your own community provides better services and improvements in your own city. “It’s because of tax dollars that we have that great park, our beautiful city hall and the new streetscape project,” Lewis said. “That’s how those things are funded, so we want to make sure our businesses in Cottleville are successful.” O’Fallon is going strong with its “Keep it in the ‘O’” campaign. “Many of the city of O’Fallon’s services are funded primarily by sales tax revenue, so when you spend your hard-earned money within our city limits, you are ensuring that our city’s high quality of life is protected for years to come,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “And you help to create new job opportunities right in your own backyard. It keeps your community great for years to come.” On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, join the many who will “shop small” and support small businesses in our area.
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Places A one-time fast-food restaurant at 3009 Hwy. K in O’Fallon, is now home to Pacific Dental Services, Inc. (PDS). Based in Irvine, Calif., PDS recruits dentists and then supports them with specialized administrative personnel and best practices business systems. PDS currently operates more than 350 dental offices in 13 states, the majority of them in the Western U.S.
Awards MTM, based in Lake Saint Louis, has been honored with the Business Spotlight Award from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County for the company’s continued growth and success as an innovative healthcare and transportation management company partnering with clients in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1995 by Peg and Lynn Griswold as Medical Transportation Management, MTM was born out of the need for centralized management of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services. Helping the disabled, elderly, and other transportation disadvantaged populations with their transit needs is the core of their operations. A privately-held Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) with eight call centers and offices across the country, MTM has more than 1,200 employees and will realize $185 million of revenue in 2013. “MTM is a testament to what local entrepreneurs can achieve when they provide a highquality, cost-effective service that meets a critical need,” said Lake Saint Louis Assistant City Administrator Eric Sterman. The EDR is a standing committee of the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles County.
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Com mu n it y Event s HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS O’Fallon’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 20, at City Hall. Festivities include live choral music, holiday games and crafts, holiday characters and free visits with Santa. Weather permitting, families can board the City Train for a free ride. Concessions and shopping for holiday decorations, crafts and gifts are included in the fun. In the spirit of holiday giving, everyone is asked to bring canned or boxed goods and personal-care items for donating to O’Fallon’s Cornucopia of Care food drive, which benefits local food pantries. For more information, call 379-5614. ••• Sunrise Church will host a free Thanksgiving feast from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 24, at 7116 Twin Chimneys Boulevard in O’Fallon. For more information, call 978-2727. ••• Yoga on Purpose will be held at 9 a.m., noon and 6:30 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 25, at Morning Star Church-The Venue, 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Yoga on Purpose is a donation-only class for the community to come and experience 90-minutes of stretch and stillness during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, while at the same time, brightening the holidays for area under-resourced families and foster children. Every dollar donated will go directly to Morning Star Church’s Christmas Wishes. For more information, visit www.mscwired.org/yogaonpurpose. ••• More than 250 Nativity scenes of various sizes and origins will be on display from noon to 7 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 30, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 1, at St. Joseph Catholic School, 1355 Motherhead Road in Cottleville. The free event will include a craft area for kids to make their own Nativity scene, and a photo area for family and individual pictures in a biblical Nativity setting. For more information, call 441-3520. ••• The 22nd annual Journey to Bethlehem
will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 7, Dec. 8, Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles. This free, live re-enactment of the very first Christmas will take participants back in time to experience the people, places, and circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The experience starts with an indoor stage production and then moves outdoors where guides lead families in a journey on a trail from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Live “journeys” will depart throughout the evening. Sign language interpreters are available. Participants should dress for the evening’s weather and a 45-minute walking tour. At the end of the journey, free hot cocoa and homemade Christmas cookies will be provided. For more information, call 928-7651. ••• A Day in Bethlehem will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Dec. 14 at Sunrise Church, 7116 Twin Chimneys Boulevard in O’Fallon. Families can visit marketplace shops, interact with shop keepers and talk with Mary and Joseph to learn about baby Jesus. Outside there will be a petting zoo. For more information, call 978-2727. ••• The 2013 Show-Me Mustang Club (SMMC) Toys For Tots drop off will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 14 at Pundmann Ford in St. Charles. For more information, visit www.showmemustang.com. ••• A “Tree-Rific Holly-Day” tour will be held from 12:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 19. The sightseeing tour will depart from Civic Park in O’Fallon to visit some of the metro area’s finest holiday decorations, including the Victorian-era Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion, the Lemp Mansion and the Missouri Botanical Garden for the new “Garden Glow” show. Next, cruise through local Christmas light displays, ending the evening with a tour of O’Fallon’s own Celebration of Lights. The trip includes dining on some of the area’s best Italian food at Zia’s on The Hill. The trips’ cost of $80 for residents and $88 for non-residents includes deluxe motor coach transportation, admissions, dinner and
gratuities. To register, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/parks&rec or call 474-2732. ••• The fourth annual Lake Saint Louis Police Officer’s Association Holiday Charity Drive is looking for monetary donations until Dec. 24. The LSLPOA will deliver food to less-fortunate families this Thanksgiving, as well as sponsor local school children for Christmas. Monetary donations can be mailed to LSLPOA at 6290 Ronald Reagan Dr. Suite 267, Lake Saint Louis, Mo. 63367. For more information, contact Gary McIntyre at 314-322-1600.
OPEN HOUSE A local author Open House will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 21, at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library in O’Fallon. More than 50 local authors will be on hand to chat with visitors. The authors, who write a variety of genres, will also have their books for sale. For more information, call 978-7926.
FUN & GAMES The 11th annual Blind Turkey Toss Disc Golf Glow Tournament will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 23, at the new disc golf course at Indian Camp Creek Park. Using baskets lined with glow sticks to mark the course, a shotgun start will kick off the 18-hole contest. Trophies will be awarded for first-, second-, and third-place finishers in the tournament. In addition, there will be a blind toss and the closest to the basket wins a frozen Thanksgiving turkey. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call 314-413-4773.
MEETINGS/SEMINARS The Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 20 at the Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. The cost is $14. To RSVP, call Joan at 561-0956. ••• “Creating Meaningful Moments for Persons with Dementia” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 21, at Barathaven Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 1030 Barathaven Boulevard in Dardenne Prairie.
To RSVP, call 329-9160. ••• The Lewis & Clark Pachyderm Club of Western St. Charles County holds regular monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month (except December) at Culpepper’s Restaurant located at 4401 Hwy. K in O’Fallon. For more information, call Dave Evans at 541-9932. ••• Men of all age levels are invited to attend Monday Night Men every Monday at 7 p.m. at Morning Star Church located at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Each Monday there is a one-hour Bible study within a variety of different small groups. At 8 p.m., the big screen is lowered to watch Monday Night Football. For more information, call 561-5680.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Special Olympics Missouri is recruiting individuals to volunteer for the St. Peters District Bowling Tournament from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, at Cave Springs Lanes and Harvest Lanes. Lane assistants will help keep athletes on schedule during their games and will track scores at the end of each game. To volunteer, visit http://goo.gl/U68ly or contact Jennifer Green at Green@somo.org.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Virtual Reality, a juried exhibition exploring the multi-faceted and ever-expanding world of digital media, will be held until Nov. 22 at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. Virtual Reality will offer the best of digital media in 2D and 3D form and, by definition, will include art “created, simulated, or carried on by means of a computer.” The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, call 255-0270. ••• St. Charles Community College will host a Fall Student Art Exhibition until Dec. 1 in the gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, call 922-8556. ••• “Rag Dolls, Robots & Rocketships,” a juried exhibition presenting the theme of toys, will showcase pieces of all media in
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HEALTHY HAPPENINGS “Dinner with the Doctor: Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Rhythm Disorders with Dr. Ayo Bamimore” will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 20, in the St. Charles
Room at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. The free educational program will include discussion on the causes of A-fib, the risks of living with untreated heart rhythm disorders, and how they can be managed or cured. Guests will have the opportunity to get answers to their questions about treatment options. A complimentary light dinner will be provided. To register, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS. ••• “How to Manage Chronic Pain: Treatments for Relieving Lower Back Pain with Dr. Sean Stoneking” will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 21, at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Learn about new and innovative medical treatments that can help manage pain levels effectively. To register, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS.
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HOLIDAY ANGELS NEEDED The Crisis Nursery is looking for local Holiday Angels to participate in the 2013 Holiday Hearts Campaign. Join the effort and grant holiday wish list items to deserving children and families in need. Supporters may choose to sponsor a family or purchase items off of the Crisis Nursery Holiday Wish List. For more information, call 314-2925770 or visit www.crisisnurserykids.org.
YARD WASTE Residents living within the city limits of St. Charles will be eligible to participate in a free yard waste pick åup day this week through Nov. 22. The service, provided by Allied Waste Services and paid for by the city, will be available to area residents living in single family units. This pick-up does not include bulk trash items. If residents would like to have a bulk item pickup, they need to contact Allied directly in order to schedule a separate date and time. For more information, call 255-6142.
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panini-style on artisan breads using quality-assured By AMY ARMOUR Dining at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar is an experi- meats and fine imported and domestic cheeses. “Our most popular sandwich is our Big Apple, ence for more that just the taste buds. Owned by husband and wife Tom and Stephanie Thomson, the restaurant which is turkey, provolone, bacon, and granny incorporates the couple’s love for food and drink and also smith apples with dijonaise on focaccia,” Stephanie noted. “Our most popular appetizer is our spinfor worldwide travel. “We have always enjoyed food and wine. We have visited ach artichoke dip served with toasted baguettes.” Europe many times and decided to incorporate what we Along with the many flavorful menu items, cusmost enjoyed about Europe into the Café,” said Stephanie. tomers can choose from a vast wine list that features The restaurant is the couple’s first, but both Stephanie more than 450 wines to accompany any favorite and Tom are experienced entrepreneurs, having owned a dish. To assist those who are not sure which wine travel agency and electrical contracting business. to choose, the menu offers recommendations to “We have been married for 41 years, so we have a lot of complement each of the entrees. The restaurant experience working together,” Stephanie said. “We each also has an extensive beer and spirits menu, as well have different specialties to add to the business.” as a variety of coffee drinks, espressos and lattes. Breakfast is served all day at the Rendezvous Café & In addition to the delicious food and robust Stephanie and Tom Thomson, owners of Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar Wine Bar. Customers can sample specialty quiche, omelets wines, Rendezvous Café &Wine Bar offers a or fluffy cinnamon French toast for breakfast, to name a venue for everything from murder mystery dinA Luxury Wine Tasting will be held in the café on Wednesfew of the options. ners to cooking classes to wine and beer tastings. With the day, Dec. 4. For $60 per person, customers can taste five difFor lunch or dinner, the restaurant features handcrafted main restaurant seating about 50 and with space for an ferent wines in the $85-$100-per-bottle range while snacking gourmet pizza, a variety of specialty sandwiches, appetiz- additional 50 in the banquet room, the space lends itself to on light appetizers. On Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. ers, soups and salads. Freshly made sandwiches are prepared a wide variety of events. 15, families can enjoy a breakfast buffet while children visit “Our banquet room is constantly being used for baby and with Santa. And customers can dine on a four-course dinner wedding showers, anniversary parties, birthday parties while solving “The Christmas Killer” murder mystery on Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar and meetings,” Stephanie said. Saturday, December 28. All events require a reservation. 217 S. Main St. • O’Fallon The Café will transform into a comedy club from The Café also features live music on a regular basis 636-281-2233 8:30-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. Comedians Dan Walsh, from artists like Sunset Amusement Trio, Gary Sluhan and 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Wed.; 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.Stryker Spurlock, Jeremy Hellwig, Jonathan Venegoni and You Knew Me When. Sat.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. Ben Johnson will entertain guests and help them laugh off “The Café is as much an experience, as well as a place for www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com those Thanksgiving calories. The cost is $10 at the door food,” said Stephanie. “Besides being open for breakfast, and a minimum purchase of two items. lunch and dinner, we always have fun things happening.”
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