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Republicans in the wilderness A Gallup poll last week showed that far more Americans describe themselves as “conservatives” than as “liberals.” Yet Republicans have been clobbered by the Democrats in both the 2008 elections and the 2006 elections. In a country with more conservatives than liberals, it is puzzling in fact, amazing - that we have the furthest left President of the United States in history, as well as the furthest left Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Republicans, especially, need to think about what this means. If you lose when the other guy has all the high cards, there is not much you can do about it. But, when you have the high cards and still keep taking a beating, then you need to re-think how you are playing the game.

The current intramural fighting among Republicans does not necessarily mean any fundamental re-thinking of their policies or tactics. These tussles among different segments of the Republican Party may be nothing more than a long-standing jockeying for position between the liberal and conservative wings of that party.

The stakes in all this are far higher than which element becomes dominant in which party or which party wins more elections.

Both the domestic and the foreign policy direction of the current administration in Washington are leading this country into dangerous waters, from which we may or may not be able to return.

A quadrupling of the national debt in just one year and accepting a nuclear-armed sponsor of international terrorism like Iran are not things from which any country is guaranteed to recover.

Just two nuclear bombs were enough to get Japan to surrender in World War II. It is hard to believe that it would take much more than that for the United States of America to surrender - especially with people in control of both the White House and the Congress who were for turning tail and running in Iraq just a couple of years ago.

Perhaps people who are busy gushing over the Obama cult today might do well to stop and think about what it would mean for their grand-daughters to live under sharia law.

The glib pieties in Barack Obama’s televised sermonettes will not stop Iran from becoming a nuclear terrorist nation. Time

Grillin Time Is Mannino Time! is running out fast and we will be lucky if it does not happen in the first term of this president. If he gets elected to a second term - which is quite possible, despite whatever economic disasters he leads us into - our fate as a nation may be sealed.

Unfortunately, the only political party with any chance of displacing the current leadership in Washington is the Republican Party. That is why their internal squabbles are important for the rest of us who are not Republicans.

The “smart money” says that the way for the Republicans to win elections is to appeal to a wider range of voters, including minorities, by abandoning the Ronald Reagan kinds of positions and supporting more of the kinds of positions that Democrats use to get elected. This sounds good on the surface, which is as far as many people go, when it comes to politics.

A corollary to this is that Republicans have to come up with alternatives to the Democrats’ many “solutions,” rather than simply be nay-sayers.

However plausible all this may seem, it goes directly counter to what actually has happened in politics in this generation. For example, Democrats studiously avoided presenting alternatives to what the Republican-controlled Congress and the Bush administration were doing, and just lambasted them at every turn. That is how the Democrats replaced Republicans at both ends of Pennsylvania Ave. Ronald Reagan won two elections in a landslide by being Ronald Reagan - and, most important of all - explaining to a broad electorate how what he advocated would be best for them and for the country.

Newt Gingrich likewise led a Republican takeover of the House of Representatives by explaining how the Republic agenda would benefit a wide range of people.

Neither of them won by pretending to be Democrats. It is the mushy “moderates” - the “kinder and gentler” Bush 41, Bob Dole and John McCain - who lost disastrously, even in two cases to Democrats who initially were very little known, but who knew how to talk. © 2009 Creators Syndicate, Inc.

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To the editor: There they go again!

Last year at this time, American voters united to successfully oppose the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act promulgated by Bush & Company. This year, the man who promised “change” is now promising the same immigration scheme.

There are 6 billion people in the world, living in almost 200 countries. This new proposal grants special treatment to 30 million Mexicans and Central Americans, plus their relatives, at tremendous national expense, while penalizing all other nationalities who remain in their home countries dreaming of United States citizenship.

The Haitians and Africans, Poles and Latvians, Indians and Pakistanis... are they not also worthy human beings? They have been promised an application process that is orderly, non-political, and legal.

Ordinary citizens - Republicans and Democrats - are not anti-immigrant. Our politicians are. Once again, they want to ignore bonafide applicants, in selfish deference to business interests and to potential legal or illegal Latino votes.

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To the editor: Missourians, now is the time.

Let’s talk. Please. Let’s talk about our state only....at least for now.

Those of us who are becoming increasingly terrified with President Barack Obama’s interference in the free market and in our individual liberties, have gone to tea parties, visited sites, left comments, fretted across our kitchen tables, screamed at our TVs and radios. And we still feel lost. We ask the question many times over: “Where do we go from here?”

The focus of our frustrations is on Washington D.C. We have no power there until 2010. In the meantime, the U.S. Constitution gives us, the people, the express authority to do something about a burdensome government any time we want to: the 10th Amendment.

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited

by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

The last phrase of the 10th Amendment says “or to the people.” The founding fathers (Jefferson and Madison, specifically) were fierce states’ rights advocates, and I believe when they wrote those final four words they meant “revolution.” But just before this phrase they first wanted appropriate “powers” attempted at the state government level, where they believed power really belonged.

That is where we must start, by organizing a Missouri 10th Amendment Sovereignty Project.

We need to mount a pincer movement on the monolithic federal government. One side of the pincer will be the 10th Amendment, attacking from the state level. And moving in from the opposing side we’ll employ HR450, a bill introduced in the House by John Shadegg (Ariz.), called the Enumerated Powers Act, which states, in part: “Requires each Act of Congress to contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act.” The Missouri House has passed a 10th Amendment resolution (HCR13) and the Senate will take it up next session. It will pass.

The State Pincer flank is if these two Missouri chambers passed the resolution to abide by the 10th Amendment we need to make sure they honor that resolution on a regular basis. We remind them that the 10th Amendment gives them and us more power over our lives.

The Federal Pincer flank is that when our congressmen and senators run for election we need to make each of them take a public stand on Shadegg’s HR450 Enumerated Powers Act. It might well be political suicide for anyone running for office NOT to honor any part of the Constitution.

So we get both political bodies - state and federal - on record supporting the 10th Amendment.

Missourians, let’s join together to bring decision-making back to our great state; it’s what Jefferson and Madison wanted. We need you, and you need you.

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Will there ever be another?

When Michael Jackson's song Beat It first became a cross-over hit in St. Louis, one local radio station introduced the song as being performed by "Mike Jackson and Eddie Van Halen" (Van Halen played the guitar parts) so that it would be accepted by their Midwestern, mostly white, rock radio audience. Some 25 years later, Jackson needed no introduction almost anywhere in the world.

Michael Jackson's sudden death last week seemed a tragic end to a tragic life. His fabulous stardom will be forever marred by the seemingly constant rumors of improper relationships with children and his, at best, quirky lifestyle. Jackson was an enigma- almost to other-worldly proportions- and elicited more love and more hate from the people of this country than anyone in recent memory.

His talent was unquestionable and limitless. But, at the end, the questions regarding his life outshone that talent.

Why did his complexion change from medium black to nearly napkin white? What really went on during sleepovers at Neverland Ranch? What kind of relationship did he have with Elizabeth Taylor? How was he raising his children?

It makes one wonder if a person can become too famous, too wealthy, too popular. Maybe human beings are not built to deal with the kind of crushing fame that Jackson possessed. His infinite weirdness certainly suggests that something in him was broken; something that average people possess was absent or horrifically damaged in the King of Pop.

Trying to figure out what that damaged part was, however, is a fool's errand. Literally and figuratively, there will never be another Michael Jackson. The starmaking machinery of the last 50 years has changed.

Jackson was the last of a mass media mechanism that could create larger-than-life entities like the Beatles and Elvis Presley, Ed Sullivan and Cary Grant. That level of fame, for any sustained period of time, will simply never exist again. An era has ended.

There are too many choices now. A hit television show today has half the audience of a hit television show from just twenty years ago. The same goes for a hit record.

Michael Jackson sold over 100 million copies of Thriller.

The only album released in the last fifteen years to break the 40 million mark was the Backstreet Boys- whose star burned more like a match than a candle.

Jackson's legacy will be forever tarnished- a mixed bag of love and hate, black and white. But with him he took a level of fame that we will never witness again- and perhaps that is for the best.

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O’Fallon Hockey anyone?

The O’Fallon City Council has agreed to look over a proposal for the construction of a $35.1 million multi-purpose arena.

St. Louis Hockey Partners addressed the City Council last month to pitch a plan for a 168,000-square-foot arena that would house two ice rinks, including a 4,000-seat arena.

If built, the arena could possibly be home to the Junior A hockey team, the Bandits.

The Bandits currently play at the Hardee’s Ice Plex in Chesterfield.

According to the proposal, the St. Louis Hockey Partners would ask the city for a community improvement district (CID) to finance the arena.

“It was brought to the City Council and the council was asked if city staff could evaluate the proposal,” said Tom Drabelle, public relations with the city. “The council voted to look at (the proposal) but there are no other plans (at this point).”

Drabelle said the St. Louis Hockey Partners asked for the city to get back to them in six months.

The investigation continues into the June 5 incident where two pedestrians were struck by a car while crossing the 300 block of North Main Street in O’Fallon.

Sister Marie Francis Wiederholt and Sister Gladys Elaine Lamm, from Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, were crossing the intersection after getting off of a bus from a local event.

The sisters were struck by a 2002 Saturn driven by 52-year-old Diane Langen of O’Fallon, police said.

Sister Lamm died from her injuries.

At MRN press time, Public Information Officer Diana Damke said the investigation was still ongoing.

St. Charles County Driver sentenced A 32-year-old man formerly of St. Charles County received the maximum sentence from Circuit Judge Lucy Rauch last month.

Timothy Walker was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Walker was speeding up to 118 mph just before crash-

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Police said Walker’s blood alcohol level was between 0.148 and 0.188, which is above the 0.08 legal limit in Missouri.

Guilty as charged A 21-year-old St. Charles County woman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of harassment after sending vulgar text messages to a 16-year-old girl last fall.

Nicole Williams is the first case in St. Charles County to be brought before the court under Missouri’s new cyber-harassment law which went into effect in May 2008.

Williams received two years probation and under the plea agreement she will not have a public record of the conviction.

Williams will also be required to attend a program similar to an anger management program for aggressive offenders.

Homicide The body of a 30-year-old St. Charles County woman was found in the drainage ditch of a farm near Dalbow Road.

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Larose’s sister was unable to reach her again and her body was found at about 5 p.m. Larose’s vehicle was found at about 6 p.m., 15 miles away in a parking lot near Frontier Park in downtown St. Charles.

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was in her car, talking on her cell phone to her sister when there was a strange noise on the cell phone and the call was disconnected.”

Larose’s sister was unable to reach her again and her body was found at about 5 p.m. Larose’s vehicle was found at about 6 p.m., 15 miles away in a parking lot near Frontier Park in downtown St. Charles.

Larose was the mother of three and stepmother of two. She lived with her mother, stepfather and three children in unincorporated St. Charles County and she had been estranged from her husband for about 18 months. Police are not releasing information about the marital relationship or the name of the estranged husband. “But I can say the both of them were in court…in reference to marital issues,” Neer said.

No vehicles were found in the isolated area where Larose’s body was found.

The police have several people of interest, including Larose’s estranged husband, who lives in Jefferson County.

The Sheriff’s Department is working the investigation in cooperation with St. Charles City police and Jefferson County police. The investigation is ongoing.

I-70 bridge commuting MoDOT plans weekday lane closures of westbound I-70 at the Blanchette Bridge.

Two lanes at a time will be closed from 5 a.m. until 2 p.m. weekdays through August. The planned closures are needed to inspect and evaluate bridge conditions in advance of a rehabilitation project set to begin in 2012.

The driving surface is to be replaced, painting and structural replacements are expected on the bridge that was constructed in the late 1950s. Design work is just getting underway for the project slated to cost about $70 million.

Weldon Spring Employee anniversary The city of Weldon Spring honored one of its longtime employees at its board meeting on June 25.

Pat Oldgroft celebrated her 10th anniversary serving the city of Weldon Spring as the administrative assistant to the administrative staff.

“Thank you for all of your help. I know who runs the city around here,” said Mayor Don Licklider.

The Board of Aldermen presented her with a municipal service award.

St. Peters Saale Living Legacy Attorney Shawn Saale will be honored for his commitment to the community next fall as the 2009 recipient of the Commu-

nity Living Legacy Award.

Saale will receive the award from Community Living, a not-for-profit agency in St. Charles County providing life-enriching services for people with disabilities.

The Legacy Award is presented to an individual whose outstanding service to people with disabilities and the community as a whole leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come.

“What sets Shawn apart is his dedication to the community through his law practice and volunteer leadership, especially with agencies that serve individuals with disabilities,” said Christine Rutherford, director of development.

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A horrible stench has filled the air in St. Peters and the cause has been found at the Earth Centre composting facility at 115 Ecology, between Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Spencer Road.

Record high temperatures have caused the aroma of recycling compost to hang in the air.

The city is completing the design of a new Aerated Static Pile (ASP) composting facility that will replace the current windrow composting operation.

One for the money, two for…

St. Peters wants all of its residents officially accounted for.

St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano presented a proclamation last month to U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist Jeff Reed proclaiming the city’s commitment to partnering with the US Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010.

“It’s important to all of us, not only in St. Peters, but in our county and state, too, to make sure we complete these census forms and return them so our families are counted.”

St. charles Hot roof

A fire broke out at Gingham’s Homestyle Restaurant in St. Charles last month causing $50,000 worth of damage to the roof.

Fire officials think the cause of the fire may have been the electrical connection near neon lighting advertising ‘open 24 hours.’

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State Rep. Davis responds to MSNBC’s ‘Worst Person’ ranking

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Named MSNBC’s “Worst Person in the World” on June 21 and called a “human monster” just three days later—while topping off the Worst Person ranking a second time—Missouri State Representative Cynthia Davis (R-Dist. 19) is taking more heat these days than from the summer sun.

Davis, of O’Fallon, is under national fire for saying hunger can be a “positive motivator” for unemployed people struggling to feed their children. Arms were again drawn after her rebuttal response, pushing the representative deeper into a hole.

The “Worst” awards were bestowed upon Davis by MSNBC’s “Countdown” host Keith Olbermann, but the chiding hasn’t stopped there. Since sending her June newsletter to constituents in St. Charles County, Davis has made a negative name for herself in numerous out-of-state newspapers and on hundreds of human rights blogs, including the Hungarian blog “fuzenet a zurbol,” local blog “FiredUp! Missouri,” and is taking heat from other Missouri legislators.

In a June newsletter to her St. Charles County constituents, Davis responds to a statement by Ann McCormack, chief of the health department’s Bureau of Community Food and Nutrition Assistance,

who said “Children need nutritious food to grow and learn all year long. Thousands of children across Missouri will benefit from the meals provided through the Summer Food Service Program.”

“Anyone under 18 can be eligible?”

Davis asks. “Can’t they get a job during the summer by the time they are 16? Hunger can be a positive motivator. What is wrong with the idea of getting a job so you can get better meals? Tip: If you work for McDonald’s, they will feed you for free during your break.”

Davis says she has not seen a hunger problem in her 19th District, and adds that “it is entirely possible that this program is designed to address problems that exist in other parts of Missouri. The right way to solve this is with more education.

According to the St. Louis Area Food Bank, 689,929 pounds of food was distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens in St. Charles County. According to federal statistics, one in 12 people, and one in 10 children in St. Charles County live in homes that can’t afford enough food.

But Davis’ rebuttal says her newsletter comments were “discussed out of context.”

“We all agree on the importance of feeding children, but we differ on who should do this. I believe this duty belongs to the

parents. Instead of respecting this time honored jurisdiction of the family, the summer feeding program treats families like they do not exist,” Davis said.

She said she believes most parents are good and want the blessing and privilege of feeding their children. The national organization “Feeding America,” formerly known as “America’s Second Harvest” says 41percent of households served by food banks last year reported having to choose between buying food and paying for utilities or heat. More than one-third reported having to choose between paying for food and paying their rent or mortgage.

“We can go a long way to strengthening our families without any government program at all just by connecting our less fortunate families to churches and food pantries,” Davis said. “Parents will usually feed their children before themselves.

Wouldn’t it be better to fix the overall problem for the family rather than use private vendors and make the children go back to an institution to eat two meals a day?

“Yet to dare suggest there are alternatives for rational people to discuss and consequences of government taking over so much in people’s lives is to be branded an inhuman monster,” she said.

Davis said her goal is not to replace par-

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Missouri State Representative Cynthia Davis (R-Dist. 19) was deemed “The Worst Person in the World” by MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann

ents, but to reinforce them. She said the solution is found in helping those near us, not in yet another gigantic federally funded mass-market approach. Bigger government invites fraud and robs people of the dignity See davis, page 28

‘Tot Lot’ is open for play

Lowery resigns after years of angst

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley It’s been several years in the making, but now, with the election of the new mayor, O’Fallon City Administrator Bob Lowery has resigned.

“I accepted Lowery’s resignation (last) Tuesday,” Mayor Bill Hennessy said. “I have no idea what Mr. Lowery will do in the future, but we parted on good terms.”

Hennessy said he will conduct a national search for a new city administrator, and has already received six or seven resumes from Oklahoma to Texas to those in the St. Louis area (at MRN press time).

“We will advertise for a city administrator, but there is no way will we use a consultant,” Hennessy said. “I don’t believe we need a consultant. That would be costly to the city.”

However, last Wednesday, the city released information on a pact between the O’Fallon City Council and Lowery that would have Lowery serve as an adviser to the city through Oct. 15, 2010. Lowery will continue to get his annual salary of $141,000 as administrator until Jan. 15, 2010, and will receive a “signing bonus” of just over $10,000, along with $34,172 in deferred salary compensation, plus sick pay and extended sick pay

which is normally paid to those with serious, long-term illnesses, and is paid only at the discretion of the city administrator.

The total agreement for Lowery’s release will cost the city more than $200,000, said City Clerk Pam Clement.

Meanwhile, the search for a new city administrator continues.

“It is bittersweet to leave a job that I do love; however, I recognize that Mayor Hennessy should have the right to choose a City Administrator who shares his views on the city’s future,” Lowery states in a press release. “I am proud of what we have accomplished during my three-plus years in office, and I am confident that our city staff and elected officials will continue to move O’Fallon into the future. ” Lowery’s career in O’Fallon has been fraught with conflict.

In 2005, three employees fired by Lowery filed lawsuits alleging Lowery wanted them to disobey the law for certain favored businesses/developers. Each received a settlement from the city.

Lowery said at the time that he could not See lowery, page 28

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen was joined by park supporters on June 23 to mark the re-opening of the newly remodeled Tot Lot city park, located in Brookmount subdivision on Kimberly Drive. From left: Aldermen Rocky Reitmeyer and Gus Elliott, Mayor Len Pagano, Alderman Dave Thomas, Lion's Club members Don Gove and Ron Nevenhoven, Parks, Recreation and Arts Advisory Board member Martha Smiley, Lion's Club members Bob Layton and Al Bateman, Alderman Don Aytes, Joshua Barclay, Parks Recreation and Arts Advisory Board President David "Doc" Ottinger, and aldermen Judy Bateman and Patrick Barclay.

The Tot Lot Park was built by the Lion’s Club in 1971 and is dedicated to the younger set with upgraded amenities.

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Weldon Spring to consider more space for Breeze Park

By Amy Armour One bedroom apartments were a big seller to the senior citizen population back in the early 1980s when the senior living community, Breeze Park, was built in Weldon Spring. But in 2009, independent seniors are looking for more space.

“In the early ‘80s, seniors were looking for one bedroom apartments. But now we are seeing more of a call for two bedrooms,” said Steve Kienstra, with Lutheran Senior Services. “More couples are looking for a second bedroom to serve as an office or so someone could visit or if grandchildren would like to stay.”

Lutheran Senior Services, which runs the independent senior apartment complex, presented its plans for expansion at a public hearing before the Weldon Spring Board of Aldermen on June 25. Lutheran Senior Services outlined its plans to expand some of its apartments to accommodate a growing need for two-bedrooms. LSS will ask the board at its next meeting on July 14 to consider a revised area plan, section plan and conditional use permit for the additions.

Currently, Breeze Park has seven ranchstyle home buildings - each housing four to six apartments. Of the 35 total dwellings, 20 are one-bedroom and one-bath apart-

ments. The remainder is the two-bedroom occupant. and two bath style.

“We have a combination in the buildings “What Lutheran Senior Services has of one and two bedroom patio homes, but found is that they can’t sell the one bed- we are seeing that senior citizens are wantroom apartments because they are too ing two bedrooms,” Kienstra said. “All of small,” said Todd Hagamann, architect our existing two bedrooms are occupied with Grubbs & Associates. and we do have a constant one bedroom, LSS would like to expand eight of the one bath apartment (vacant).”

20 one-bedroom apartments by about 350 Hagamann said the expanded apartments square feet. The addition would accommo- would blend in with the existing apartdate an additional bedroom and bathroom ments. The exterior would be very simple at the rear of the apartment. The project with light beige siding and green shingles. also includes some grading work that The board will hear the first reading for would create more of a backyard for the the revised area plan on July 14.

Grand Teton Drive limited to one-way traffic Grand Teton Drive in St. Peters will be limited to a one-way southbound street from Suemandy Drive to an area just north of Mexico Road. The closure to northbound traffic will allow for reconstruction of Grand Teton in this area.

The road construction is the second of a two-phase project to extend and improve Grand Teton Drive (formerly Kimberly Lane) to re-construct and widen Grand Teton from north of Mexico to Suemandy Drive. This will include new three-lane concrete pavement with curbs and gut-

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In phase one, Grand Teton was extended to Mexico Road and the Mexico intersection was realigned from Kimberly Lane to Grand Teton, providing a new connector road between Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Mexico.

The current stage of the Grand Teton Drive project will be limited to a one-way southbound street in the phase two construction area until construction is completed. The project is expected to take six months.

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Oops!: O’Fallon police say 90 percent of calls are false alarms

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley When you hear the police sirens screeching and get a bad feeling in your stomach, hold off a bit. It could be just another false alarm.

The O’Fallon City Council heard a report by interim Police Chief Bill Siebert recently that said about 90 percent of the city’s police calls are false alarms.

In 2006, 2007 and 2008, including residential and commercial calls, Siebert said police responded to more than 5,500 alarm calls and nearly 5,000 of the calls were false alarms.

Because of this alarming rate of false alarms, city officials are considering contracting with a private company to process paperwork and collect fines related to false alarms. The city currently charges a $100 fine to residents at the fourth response to a residential false alarm.

Councilman Dan Haney said the city is considering hiring an independent company to monitor these types of alarm calls, but he is not sure that is the best way to go.

The alarm company, Municipal Dynamics, was consulted by the city regarding monitoring the false alarms.

Municipal Dynamics representative Steven Huelskoetter said his company has

an 80 percent success rate in collecting false alarm fines.

“It was hard to estimate exactly, but in any case, even half that amount would be a staggering number of (false alarm) calls,” said City Councilman Dan Haney. “Honestly, I went into this presentation very skeptical, until I heard that number. I never expected that our Police Department would have gone on this many alarm-related calls, and the fact that 90 percent were false, quickly changed my opinion of this issue.”

Mayor Bill Hennessy said he agrees that the city needs to take some action to handle the growing number of false alarms.

“As I said during the meeting debate, something needs to be done and having a company manage it is an intriguing option,” Haney said. “I agree that we have to look into this issue as a council, as well as look into companies that perform this service.”

Haney said if the city decides to go forward with hiring an outside company to monitor the alarms, the city should put the service out for bid to ensure the city is getting the best service for the lowest cost.

“I believe there were several very vague answers from Municipal Dynamics, which did not sit well with me,” Haney said.

“The company did indicate that there is no

direct cost for their service from the city as they are compensated out of the residential enrollment fee and a percentage of the fines collected. I am concerned with the $25 enrollment fee for each resident in the city, because I expect this cost will be passed along to the alarm owner.”

Haney said his concern was with alarm owners being charged additional fees.

“In the end, something needs to be done about this, and I like the ideas brought forward during this discussion and look forward to future information,” Haney said.

“We must reduce the number of false alarm calls in the city, not to save time and money on our officers, but to ensure that our officers are out in the community, available to take the next ‘real’ call.”

SCC approves $34.5M budget The St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees approved an operating budget of $34,575,000 for fiscal year 2009-10 at its recent June meeting. The new fiscal year starts July 1.

The 2009-10 budget reflects a projected increase of about 1 percent over the current year budget of $34,250,000.

The 2009-10 funding includes appropriations at the same level as 2008-09 from the state of Missouri and local assessed property valuation, as well as a modest increase in total student credit hours. There will not be an increase in the $80 per credit hour tuition rate in 2009-10.

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ing for one new technology position and additional hours for four existing positions; more than $342,000 in new capital equipment and technology upgrades (much of which will be funded with matching federal grants); increases in utility costs; increases in employee health insurance premiums and state retirement programs; and a 2.5 percent overall salary adjustment for faculty and staff.

The 2009-10 revenue and expenditure projections for SCC were developed through a planning process to meet student needs and prepare for the future, according to Todd Galbierz, SCC vice president for administrative services.

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Conditions that are in violation of the City’s nuisance ordinance include: unlicensed or inoperable vehicles, piles of brush, old appliances, tires, and miscellaneous debris.

Please make arrangement for their proper disposal.

Grass and weeds cannot exceed a height of 6 inches per City Ordinance. The Code Enforcement Officer will periodically inspect and issue notices to those in violation of this ordinance and require the resident to comply with Ordinance.

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ity tentatively from the hours of 6:00P – 10:00P on Friday, and 7:30A – 3:30P on Saturday and Sunday. The Dardenne Prairie Citizen Corps Council is currently registering residents for this next CERT training class. Those interested can register by calling City Hall at 636.561.1718 extension 7 or sending an email to citizenscorps@dardenneprairie.org.

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neighbors as well as the first responders.

In addition, these volunteers will have the opportunity to continue their training with additional programs offered throughout the year.

This initial CERT class is a twenty (20) hour training program and runs through the weekend.

Training is to be held at a local facil-

The City of Dardenne Prairie Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Mayor Pam mentioned

almost finished and we have even

and chiller are on the way. We are getting very close to completion! As

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and will be put in place shortly. The solar tubes look like. On the inside, drywall is

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Adult slow-pitch fall softball leagues will begin playing in September. These are recreation ONLY, meaning one home run allowed per game. League nights will be Tuesday- Friday only. Dardenne Prairie is looking to have at least 10 teams with 20 teams maximum. Each league will consist of 5 teams/division.

All men’s, women’s and coed leagues will be governed by USSSA rules. All leagues are doubleheaders with games starting at 6 p.m. (55 minute time limit per game). Teams will play 8 league games plus a single elimination playoff. The City will provide at least one

I would like to first express how excited I am being able to serve the citizens of Dardenne Prairie. My wife and I moved here in 2000. At that time, we thought we were in O’Fallon. It was a welcome surprise to learn that we actually lived in a smaller growing municipality. This has been a great place to live for us. As our family grew, so did Dardenne Prairie. The city has attracted new retail establishments as well as office parks. Our family has enjoyed participating in the many family oriented activities from Prairie Days to the Easter Egg Hunt this year.

I am looking forward to helping shape the future of our great city. This summer we will be moving into our new city hall and we will start construction on the new Amphitheater. This represents more family friendly activities that will be available to us. Many of our residents have great ideas. So far, a few citizens have shared ideas with me on improving our city. I appreciate the concern and I welcome everyone’s input. The only way any city can continue to improve is that we all share ideas. The city meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Finally, thanks to everyone who voted on April 7. I will work to help our city and thanks for your confidence in me. It is my pleasure to be able to represent and serve the citizens of Dardenne Prairie.

Kevin Harris Ward 2

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We have begun planning for the 2009 Prairie Day Celebration. It will be held on Sept 19. Mark your calendars now and watch for future updates. We will be having another Photo Contest. So while you are out enjoying our beautiful City this summer, snap some pictures. You may just shoot the winning photo! Entries should be 8x10 photos of your favorite Dardenne Prairie sight.

We also had so much fun with our “Prairie Dog Contest”, we decided to do it again this year. All dogs must be family pets, residing in Dardenne Prairie. That is really the only “rule”, all breeds or any mixture, any age, and all sizes are welcome.

We would like 4x6 pictures for this contest.

And of course, no Celebration is complete without sweets! Please enter your favorite homemade baked goodie for a chance to be crowned the “Sweetest Chef in Dardenne Prairie” We are getting closer to completion of City Hall....so be on the look out for announcements for our really “BIG” grand opening celebration!

As we enter the “Dog Days of Summer”, here are some recycling tips from the U.S. Department of Public Works: Don’t forget the 4 R’s: • REDUCE the volume of trash created • REUSE materials • RECYCLE as much as possible • RESPOND by thinking about the environment when shopping and set an example for others!

If you are having a picnic or summer party: • Buy bulk food items to reduce the amount of packaging. Buy fruit and vegetables loose instead of pre-packaged items. You will be able to choose the best items and reduce the amount of waste. When entertaining guests, everyone wants to have enough food but over buying leads to waste. Take the time to plan, make a shopping list and only buy what you need.

• Use plates, glasses, napkins, dinnerware and tablecloths that may be washed and reused (your guests will be surprised and honored.) If you buy disposable plates, cups and silverware items, find ones that are durable and made to be cleaned for more than one use.

• Spread the word--- Make a fun game for kids to collect cans and bottles to put in the recycle bin.

Encourage guests to recycle by placing a recycle bin next to your cooler, so as they grab their next drink they can recycle the old can or bottle at the same time. Place marked see-through bags throughout the yard that your guests can identify and use. Your party may convince one more person to start recycling!

And here is something to think about...

Did you know: • More beverages packaged in aluminum cans and plastic bottles are consumed in the summer months than any other time of year. Refresh your family with large pitchers of ice tea or kool- aid instead • Each ton of recycled newspaper can save 17 trees, 280 gallon of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy and 7000 gallons of water. Instead of one large kitchen trash can, get two smaller ones. Make recycling easy!

• Every pound of steel recycled saves enough energy to light a 60-watt bulb for more than 26 hours.

Have a SAFE and GREEN summer and keep checking our website at www.dardenneprairie.org.

Upcoming Events From The Parks & Recreation Department

As the last several months have certainly shown us, the world changes quickly – yet it’s also allowed many to pause to consider the opportunities and challenges moving forward. Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads where a steady and moderate pace combined with solid, long term planning will create a healthy future for the city of Dardenne Prairie. As your Ward 1 Alderman, I plan to focus on three areas that will help to shape the future.

First, many residents have voiced concerns over the enforcement of codes, rules and regulations in regards to homes in various stages of construction where work has ceased, as well as in derelict and potentially abandoned properties. Unfortunately, and not surprisingly, these never-before-seen issues in Dardenne Prairie have been brought about due to the current economic climate. To help remedy this situation, I plan to work with our staff and the entire board to provide the appropriate tools for enforcement of these troubled properties. In many cases in fact, we’ve adjusted our ordinances to make enforcement possible. This can be a lengthy process, but we are striving to develop the best balance to efficiently deal with problems while adjusting laws that are designed to protect property owners’ rights.

Second, there are many large and undeveloped parcels of ground bordering our city. Because they are not currently located within our city limits, residents have no input on the future of these properties – and they are properties that can have a huge impact on the neighborhoods touching them and on the entire city. Therefore, I plan to continue pushing the addition of these large tracts of land into the city. One such parcel in Ward 1 would create a significant opportunity to create a large park in the north side of Dardenne Prairie.

Finally, as we look forward to the completion of our new city hall, I would like to share with residents the dedication of the city’s employees. They are the engine that makes our city run, and have endured much time in less than ideal office conditions (complete with leaky trailers). While all residents will certainly benefit from the new city hall, we’re excited to give our staff a great environment to work in. If you get a chance to talk to a city employee, ask them what all is going on in Dardenne Prairie. You will always hear about something exciting going on here.

On a final note, I’ve recently had several residents ask about having just one trash hauler within the city. We’re currently looking into this issue, and will be calling for citizen input if such a system were to become a pending reality.

As always, I am open to hearing new ideas, things you would like to discuss in the newsletter, and/or listening to any issue that you have. The best way to reach me is viaemail at aldermankolbe@dardenneprairie.org.

A Message from the Mayor of Dardenne Prairie

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By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Resident Joan McKenna started the push The city of O’Fallon will now fine pet for the new ordinance after finding herself owners who tether their dogs (and/or cats) outraged at the sight of dogs tethered with for extended periods under a new ordi- no food, water or shelter during her evenance passed unanimously last month. ning neighborhood walks.

City animal control officers will be keep“Tethering dogs 24/7 outside with no sheling a close eye on animals tethered outside ter and no socialization is recognized as for extended periods of time. being cruel and inhumane by every single Mayor Bill Hennessy said he received humane agency in the country,” McKenna numerous calls from residents who sup- told the O’Fallon City Council at a meetported the tethering ordinance reviewed ing last month. “Not only is a threat to the by the council last month. He said no one animal’s physical and mental well being; likes to see animals contained in unsafe it is a public safety threat to children, in conditions. terms of dog bites and dog attacks.”

“I got probably calls from four to five Councilman Pierce Conley communipeople who said they liked it (the ordi- cated with McKenna and immediately nance),” Hennessy said. “No one said they brought the proposal to the council. didn’t.”

“I am an animal lover, and don’t like to Under the new ordinance dogs that are see animals mistreated by being tethered tethered for a period of 8 to 12 hours over all the time,” Conley said. “Animal Cona 24-hour period will be fined by animal trol officers said they didn’t have any way control. Tethers must be at least 15 feet in of preventing this, and I wanted to see length and have swivels at both ends. They something done.” must also be of appropriate size to the Councilman Bob Howell, Ward 4, said animal tethered. Heavy chains, for exam- there had been some serious cases accordple, are prohibited, unless the dog is of ing to code enforcement. There have been sufficient size. Fines will also be issued if dogs left out for days at a time, and didn’t the animal is harnessed insufficiently, and have food or water. dogs must also have access to food, water “People may have been out of town,” and shelter. Fines will also be issued if pets Howell said, “but it’s usually neglect. This are tethered during weather conditions that ordinance gives them more meat to take could be hazardous to their health. care of it.”

Hennessy said that under the new ordiThe ordinance will not affect those who nance, the city’s animal control officers temporarily tether their animals outdoors will first issue warnings to pet owners prior for fresh air, recreation or to relieve themto any official fines. selves.

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The St. Charles Community College Foundation Board recently elected new officers. (Back row, L-R): Michael Lissner, president; Joe Cook, assistant treasurer; Seth Piemann, member-at-large.

(Front row, L-R): Sue Spencer, secretary; Brenda Lowder, president-elect; and Julie Bartch, past president.

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strength and flexibility, it was actually not the case. Laber went home to Fargo to work on the mental aspect of his game during the off-season.

Rascals’ Laber looks to increase worth this season “Living in North Dakota in

By Stephen Glover overall with a 4.66 earned run average. the off-season doesn’t really As the lone returning player from last He leads the Rascals’ pitching staff with a give me the opportunity to go year’s River City Rascals’ roster, starting total of 41 strikeouts while allowing just 12 outdoors until about April,” Laber said. “But as far as my pitcher Jake Laber is focused on making walks this season. the most of the 2009 season.

“Jake goes out there and throws a lot workouts were concerned, I “Jake’s been very consistent all the way of strikes and really challenges people,” wasn’t that gung-ho on getNewsmagazine ting bigger or getting stronger. Jake Laber through the season,” Rascals head coach Parker said. “He throws his fastball well Salesperson: to focus on Chad Parker said. “He works hard, is in because he spots itClient: up and that’s what ends I knew that I hadProof: great shape and has tremendous character. up making his breaking ball and change-up my mental approach in the off-season and realizing that I didn’t have to go out there So, good things are going to happen for so good.”

Laber attributes his success in 2009 to a every time and strike everybody out. You him because he goes out there and does the solid training regiment in the off-season. can throw your pitches where you want right thing.”

The Fargo, N.D. native has been solid But while many people would think that and let the hitters make contact and get for the 2009 season and is currently 4-2 Laber hit the weight room to increase his themselves out.”

When the 2009 started back in May, the Rascals head coach knew that Laber was going to be the team’s No. 1 starting pitcher.

“From the opening game we had him tapped as our No. 1 starting pitcher just because of the consistency we saw from him,” Parker said. “We knew that every fifth day, we would get a good start from him. He’s really listening to our pitching bef ore coach and is throwing strikes with his fastball, but early on he was trying to trick people too much. Now he just really trusts his stuff and that’s the biggest thing that he’s done since the start of the season.”

On Saturday, June 27, Laber struggled on the mound for the Rascals where he

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gave up eight runs on 13 hits in just 4 2/3 innings. Laber also retired four batters via strikeout and walked just two in his second loss of the 2009 season. But the Rascals’ head coach believes that Laber has the tools physically and mentally to be the team’s ace starting pitcher.

“He had a bad start the Date of issue: other day and that was his first bad startClient: of the season,” Parker said.Size: “Now he just needs to become the ace and that’s a mental Colors: thing more than a physical thing. He needs Pictures: to go in there every day knowing that he’s the stopper. If we’re coming off a loss, Logos: then we’re expecting him to go out there and Copy: win and if we’re winning, then we expect you to keep the win streak going.”

Laber is hoping that continued success will help him land a contract with one of the teams in Major League Baseball.

“I had a tryout with the Phillies in September that went well,” Laber said. “They said that they were going to invite me to spring training, but I found out a couple weeks later that they weren’t going to invite me. All it takes though is for a scout to see you on the right day and you could be gone the next day.”

The Rascals are back in action this Wednesday evening as they take on the Midwest Sliders in Ypsilanti, Mich. River City’s next home game is on Friday, July 17, against the Sliders at 7:05 p.m.

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By Warren Mayes St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa jumped at the chance to be a coach of the National League team for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game on July 14 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

“I love the All-Star experience,” La Russa said. “Being in St. Louis makes it even better.”

The 80th Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game will feature the best of the American League taking on the top players of the National League.

La Russa has managed in five All-Star Games (1989, 1990 and 1991 with Oakland and 2005 and 2007 with the Cardinals). He is 3-2 overall, with each of the victories coming when he was with the A’s of the American League.

La Russa also is no stranger to coaching.

“I’ve done it for (Joe) Altobelli, John McNamara, Dusty Baker,” La Russa said. “But it’s a National League game, so watching the (lineup) card is going to be something that changes, (with) who’s available and all that. But it really comes down to whatever (National League Manager Charlie Manuel) wants.”

Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers also is a coach on Manuel’s staff. Manuel is the manager because he led Philadelphia to the World Series championship last fall.

“I think it’s a treat for both of us,” La Russa said. “And Charlie’s a longtime, realtime baseball man, so it will be neat to be around.”

La Russa remembered being disappointed in 1983 when he was not asked to be a coach on the staff for Milwaukee Manager Harvey Kuenn, whose team had lost to Whitey Herzog’s Cardinals in the 1982

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He will not be disappointed this year.

St. Louis hosts its first All-Star Game since 1966, that one memorable for being held in 105-degree temperatures at old Busch Stadium. Having all the reserves for the July 14 game could be a good thing: The new Busch Stadium, now four years old, does not have the artificial turf that made hot days extra miserable. But triple-

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Helping to promote the All-Star game is retired Cardinal Ozzie Smith. The Hall of Famer played in 15 All-Star games.

Smith, along with Cardinals’ third base coach Jose Oquendo, will manage in the Futures Game to be played July 12.

“It’s a big honor,” Oquendo said. “It’s going to be an exciting week all the way around, with the All-Star Game and the Futures Game.”

Smith will lead the U.S. squad while Oquendo will direct the World team. A sixman coaching staff comprised of Minor League coaches and managers will join both managers.

Building up to the excitement of the AllStar Game, MLB will conduct a wide variety of special events and charitable activities for fans both inside and outside of Busch Stadium.

At the ballpark, the events will include Taco Bell All-Star Sunday on Sun., July 12, featuring the XM All-Star Futures Game and the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game.

The Gatorade All-Star Workout Day, featuring the State Farm Home Run Derby, is Mon., July 13.

Outside of the ballpark, fans will have an opportunity to experience All-Star Summer through a variety of special events, including MLB All-Star FanFest, the five-day interactive fan festival; the MLB All-Star Charity Concert presented by Pepsi ben-

efiting Stand Up To Cancer, a free concert that Sheryl Crow and Elvis Costello will play for fans under the Arch; the All-Star Charity 5K & Fun Run presented by Sports Authority and Nike, a charity run on a baseball-themed route to benefit three cancer organizations; and the All-Star Game Red Carpet Show presented by Chevy, a free parade of All-Stars leading into Busch Stadium.

The Midsummer Classic will be televised nationally on FOX Sports and will be shown around the world by Major League Baseball International.

Joe Walsh, the Cardinals’ head of security, said he has his plans in order for the event.

“The All-Star Game is a different kind of animal,” Walsh said. “It’s a different kind of atmosphere - more festive instead of intense because of the nature of the game and the competition. And then the home run derby, too.”

There is a ceremony scheduled for the grandest Cardinal of them all - Stan Musial.

“I think the fans are going to find it pretty emotional because I know they’re planning to honor Stan Musial,” Walsh said. “I know that’s going to be done very nice. I think we’re going to see some real big guys coming into town for this.”

One will be President Barack Obama.

Obama plans to throw out his first pitch as president as he offers the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game.

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By Jeannie Seibert Elected officials are caught between two separate but equally powerful constituent groups. While residents – a.k.a. voters clamor for less roadside billboard clutter, local businesses insist upon the necessity of adequate signage.

Meanwhile, the outdoor advertising industry continues to lobby on behalf of First Amendment freedom of speech rights and is backed up by a powerful union.

In recent months city halls have begun revisiting sign ordinances in an attempt to clarify accepted uses to address recent technologies and still allow for enforcement of rogue signs that violate community standards.

Now the courthouse is taking up the task. Director of the county’s Community Development Department, Wayne Anthony, said his staff is currently researching draft language to more clearly define what signs will be allowed while keeping the pressure on signage violations. Anthony said the new digital billboards, capable of playing a short video clip, have prompted the need to upgrade signage codes.

“The problem is to keep yourself (the local government) out of trouble with the courts on freedom of speech issues,” Anthony said.

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The current trend is to restrict the time in which an image can be shown before it changes. “That way you avoid that moving picture situation and more (driver) distraction,” Anthony said.

During a June 29 work session, County Council Chair Joe Brazil (Dist. 1) brought up yet another issue for Anthony’s staff to consider. Small, home-based businesses in rural areas are currently restricted to a 2-square-foot sign affixed to the building in which the business operates.

“Some of these people have had their yard signs on their property and have paid property tax on them for 20 years or more,” Brazil said. “Now they’re getting citation letters.”

Anthony admitted the 2-square-foot limit in an agriculture zone is probably too restrictive as it wouldn’t allow the message to be seen from the road. He said his staff would review that matter with a more realistic eye.

The county is trying to develop the formula for signage codes that support healthy property values and a clean landscape on one side and commercial necessity on the other side of the equation.

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public safety aspect to the issue. Clarifying that it takes a minimum sight distance of 500 feet for a driver to see a sign, Ehlmann told the council it would probably be safer to approve an additional 20-foot height request so drivers wouldn’t be distracted so close to the intersection – which it did by unanimous vote in the regular session that followed.

Drafts of signage legislation to go before area city councils, boards of aldermen and the County Council are in various stages of compilation.

Lake Saint Louis is getting set for a second reading of its new sign legislation which, if passed as written, would completely exempt digital billboards.

Anthony said his department is leaning toward restricting the amount of time in which an image remains on the screen, which, he said, is what the city of St. Charles and Wentzville have already authorized.

Taking in the additional concerns for home businesses and new technology, the updated code language should be ready to present to the county Planning and Zoning Commission late this summer or by early fall, Anthony said. At that point there will be a public hearing on the matter before the commission’s vote to recommend it to County Council.

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“This started with Lady Bird Johnson,” Sowins said. “That was to clean-up signs on the side of roads... But now, it’s way, way out of hand.

“And now MoDOT is in the commercial sign business,” Sowins said. “The entire corridor between Illinois and Kansas is one big zone for signs.”

As an IBEW member, Sowins said that organization keeps close watch on legislation affecting outdoor signage.

The Board of Zoning and Adjustment had previously denied a request for a 20-foot height variance to a new billboard that is replacing one moved to accommodate the new Page Avenue extension at Central School Road intersection. The new location is lower, reducing the length of time the sign is visible from the new street elevation.

Carefully questioning Keith Hazelwood’s detailed reasoning, bolstered by MoDOT’s Shelly Hines testimony that it would cost the state some $200,000 to buy out the billboard, tilted the vote toward approval.

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Davis reiterates that better education can “Perhaps the core of our differences change the plight of the poor. comes from a conflict of vision,” Davis “My sincere hope is that we can lift famisaid. lies out of poverty through compassionate Her argument against the federally interaction with those who can show them funded summer lunch program is to handle a better way. This is why I agreed to chair the problems locally. an interim committee to study poverty and “I see beauty in human potential emerg- why I volunteered to teach a cooking class ing from finding local solutions to local for mothers utilizing the Women, Infants problems,” Davis said. “Missourians have and Children (WIC) Program to help teach the resources and capacity to address the young mothers how to prepare nutritious needs of our own residents without our meals,” Davis said. “Together we can dis-

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Earlier this year Davis proposed a bill that would provide stay-at-home moms with $600 in scholarship money per year for each child they have under the age of 15 if they make less than $1,000. She defended the bill saying, “This might encourage a mother who does nothing but ‘watches soap operas and eat bonbons all day’ to further her education.”

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Lowery said his involvement was unpaid, and hired an attorney who helped deflect the council’s push to remove him—all was done in closed session as a personnel issue.

Lowery, returned to work in late February.

He was a pawn in campaign promises in the April election with Hennessy’s campaign promise to replace Lowery as city administrator and mayoral candidates Jim Frain and Pierce Conley’s promises to keep him.

Vicki Boschert, the city’s managing director of finance, will take over as city administrator until a new city administrator is hired.

Wildlife, Howell Island and the Missouri Research Park without the mayor or councomment on their departures because they cil’s knowledge.

The annexation attempt was criticized were “personnel issues,” but, a letter sent to one employee, obtained by MRN, indicated by state and local leaders, environmental that Lowery felt there were performance groups, O’Fallon residents, then-Mayor problems, specifically, that the employee Donna Morrow and most of the members failed to implement “solutions with reten- of the council.

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By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley There is a huge difference in a restaurant that operates just to make money and those who do it because they love it.

Chef Moe, proprietor of Moe’s Pasta Bowl Italian Mix is a prime example of the latter: The Pasta Bowl brings dining born of devotion, passion and love—at its best.

“I love what I do, and when a customer comes into my restaurant, I want them to be completely comfortable and pleased with their food,” Chef Moe said. “I want the music to be perfect, the food to be prepared to perfection and the customer to know that we care about their dining experience.”

In business for two years now, Moe’s Pasta Bowl Italian Mix has gained a steady following of repeat customers.

“As a chef, you have to always look at what is out there, and provide something more interesting and delectable,” Chef Moe said. “I believe in flavor at an affordable price and always giving people what they want.”

When a new customer comes in to dine, it’s not unusual for Chef Moe to drop what he’s doing to help the customer decide. Want salad? The Pasta Bowl has plenty.

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“When you get people over and over, it tells you you’re doing something right,” Chef Moe said.

If there is one problem with Moe’s, it’s their almost hidden-in-plain-sight location. Situated along MidRivers Mall Drive (across from Red Robin), at 318 Village Mall Plaza, Moe’s new customers remark, “I didn’t even know you were here.”

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By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley St. Joseph Church in Cottleville becomes the perfect place for carnival rides, good eats, entertainment and socializing this weekend as the annual Parish Picnic fills the church grounds.

Friday (7-11 p.m.), Saturday (noon11 p.m) and Sunday (noon-6 p.m.), July 10-12, enjoy a full lineup of family fun and everything in-between.

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Sweeping Chimney Covers Tuckpointing Brick Work Camera Evaluation Flue Relining Full Restoration Air Duct Dryer Vent Maintenance

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CLASSIC GREEN LAWN CARE

Mowing Specializing in installation for two story homes Fertilization with no wiring on first floor.

Quality Work At Competitive Prices!

Accepted by Aeration (636) 337-0880 All Major Credit Cards Accepted Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388 Overseeding IMPORTANT Pruning It Service is YOUR responsibility to review this proof. If we do not hear Complete Residential Interior/Exterior • Power Washing , it will be assumed Cleanthat Upyour ad is OKAY an Carpentry • Decks • Wallpaper/Drywall Repair Tel: 636.978.7983 • Fax: 636.978.7984 Free Estimates Discounts For Annual 314-359-9630 Programs • • • • •

1 Room Or Entire Basement FREE Design Service Finish What You Started As Low As $14 sq. ft.

Professional Painters, Drywall Hangers & Tapers

Ceiling • Wholehouse Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

Avallon Painting All Work Guaranteed • Full Insured & Bonded Painting St. Louis Since 1974 FREE Estimates

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Computer Services

Beauty on a Budget

Skin care packed with multiple benefits. Special offers you don't want to miss. Free samples so you can try before you buy. Free makeovers and expert tips.

Shop at your convenience with my personal delivery. No crowds. no parking hassles.

No drain on your gas tank.

What better way to get all your skin care and makeup!

Contact me today!

For Sale Save $400 at Amini's! Purchase $1600 Amini's gift certificate for $1200. Applicable to all merchandise. Purchase with cash or cashiers check only.

Contact Jerry at 636-386-0051

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Autos Wanted

We Buy Cars

Trucks, SUVs, late model or older lower mileage vehicles in running condition.

Free pick-up, cash payment.

Computer Service & Support

for Small Business & Individuals

Computer Problems?

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Computer Training Needs?

Website Needs or Questions?

Moving to a MAC? For Economical On Demand Service and Support Since 1995

Call 636-532-0859

Ask about our special offers for new customers!

Concrete Services SJS INC CONCRETE Driveways. Sidewalks. Porches.

Patios. Pool decks. Stamped Concrete. Exposed aggregate.

Foundations poured/repaired.

Epoxy injection. Water proofing.

Basement Floors. Walls. Stone Work. Walkways. Steps. Bobcat work. Grading. Residential-Commercial. Free Estimates. Specializing in St. Louis Counties Finer Properties. 314-353-5555

Electrical Services

314-960-4175

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Carpet/Flooring Mill-Direct Pricing on Luxury Name Brand Carpet Laminate & Wood Flooring

We Will BEAT the Other Guys In Quality, Pricing and Service after the Sale!

We stand behind our product by bringing you, all the latest styles including the new Frieze Carpet.

We employ our own installers to guarantee quality work.

Free Financing & Free Estimates

We Bring the Showroom to YOU!

Serving the St.Louis Area Since 1992

CARPET REPAIRS. Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates. (314) 892-1003

Bath/Tile Service

Destin Florida Area. Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo or home, Gated Gulf Front community.

Includes beach front cabana, 3 pools, tennis courts & more.

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There's A New Girl in Town

636-447-6416

For Rent Vacation

For sale: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4 white/beige cloth interior A/C, PW,Power driver seat, AM/FM CDHave car fax, LOW MILEAGE 39,000 clean car $9500 Call vivian: 314-603-2463

Help Wanted Caregivers Wanted. Experience with all aspects of home care. Must have good communication skills. Work where you are appreciated!

Call 636-391-0000

State Farm Agent in Ellisville.

PT Office Sales Representative. License a plus.

Call 636-391-7788 / fax 636391-9829

Acting & Modeling Agency is accepting applications for ages 3mo to 80yrs.

Beginners Welcome.

Images Agency's people have appeared in Ads, TV Shows & Commercials such as: Build-A-Bear, Sears Portraits, Six Flags, Wal-Mart, McDonalds & BJC Hospitals. We develop, market & place all sizes & heights. Apply Online At www.stlcastingcall.com OR Call 314-372-0512 State Licensed

Flooring Services

Bath/Tile Service

WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING Add instant equity to your home Professional Floors of St. Louis 25 year old fully insured company serving entire metro community Sanding, refinishing, repairs, new installation, most manufacturers available. Free estimates 314-843-4348 profloorstl.com

K Pro Home Improvement LLC Custom stone and tile backsplashes, showers, floors and countertops. Travertine, slate and granite. Extremely competive pricing. The best look for a better price. 25 yrs experience.

Call 636-443-3015

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St Charles Junk. Servicing St. Charles and surrounding counties. We’re local, and we haul it all; appliances, junk, basement and garage cleanout, yard and construction debris and more!

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Landscaping

Plumbing Services

Spring Cleanup! Leaf r e m o v a l , mulching, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning, mowi n g ! Snow Removal. Valley Landscape Co. (636) 458-8234

BOBCAT Kitchen Services

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Most Jobs under $500 Finished in One Day $50 off with this ad

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• Excavating • Grading • Clearing • Demolition • Yard Drainage Fast & Reasonable CALL RICH

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Recession Roofing & Repairs Roofing, guttering, painting, siding, tile flooring. 15% Off Total roof replacement. Licensed, bonded and insured.

Call Wayne 314-685-0884

A-ACCURATE ROOFING SIDING & GUTTERS no job too Large or too Small, Affordable Roofing residential & commercial, all types of roofing, 40 year experience, call for a Free Estimate, 636-939-5109 or 1-800-459-ROOF

Call 314-426-8833

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Wedding Services

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•Sealing General Deck & Fence Repair & Replacement Reasonable Rates Insured • Bonded

Mulch Services

Patrick Interior Finish: Specializing in doors, trim mouldings, drywall-taping-painting.

Over 25 years experience. Honest days work for Honest days pay. References available. Call Pat 314-415-0377

Premium mulch or topsoil delivered to your home.

All types of Bobcat work also available. All major credit cards accepted. Call Al’s Greenhouse at 314-739-2476.

Davis Home Repair & Maintenance

Painting Services

Painting, Carpentry, Interior & Exterior Door Installation. Plumbing, Bathroom Remodel, Handyman Services. No Job Too Small. References Available. Call Waid

Roofing Services

Spring Clean-up, Edging, Mulching, Grass Cutting, Fertilizing, Spraying, Sodding, Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Trimming, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Patios & Draining Work

CK Restoration •Powerwashing •Staining 636-466-1626

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

Marriage Ceremonies Renewal of Vows Commitment Ceremonies

(314) 703-7456

Window Services Replacement Windows Energy Efficient We install Alside Windows with one of the best warranties in the business Call Waid

Davis Home Repair (314) 277-7891

(314) 277-7891

Building Maintenance Services Powerwashing & deck staining, most decks $500. AC service and cleaning starting at $45. Painting, carpentry, drywall, plumbing & electrical.

Your home improvement and repair specialist! Residential & Commercial. Insured and bonded. Call us today at 314583-5250 CARPENTRY--DOORS AND INTERIOR TRIM--WINDOWS AND SIDING--STORM AND GENERAL HOME REPAIRS. 25 PLUS YEARS EXPERIENCE. 636-394-7927

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS INC.

Sales & Installation Of New Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs On Vinyl Windows: •Fix Windows To Stay Open •Replace Fogged Insulated Glass •All Windows Repaired At Your Home

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