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JULY 22, 2009 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE

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Most political and media discussions of medical care have an air of unreality reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. There is an abundance of catch-phrases but remarkably few coherent arguments.

Let’s start at square one. Why is there alarm about American medical care? The most usual reason given is because its cost is high and rising. That certainly is true.

We were not spending nearly as much on high-tech medical procedures in the past because there were not nearly as many of them, and we were not spending anything at all on some of the new pharmaceutical drugs because they did not exist.

This general pattern is not peculiar to medical care. Cars did not cost nearly as much in the past, when they did not have air-conditioning, power steering and hightech safety features. Homes were cheaper when they were smaller, had fewer bathrooms and lacked such conveniences as built-in microwave ovens.

We would like to have all these things without the rising costs that come with them.

But only with medical care is such wishful thinking taken seriously, with government regarded as a sort of fairy godmother who will give us the benefits without the costs.

A cynic is said to be someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. If so, then it is political cynicism to point to other countries that spend less on medical care, including some countries where there is “universal health care” provided “free” by their governments.

Just as medical care, houses and cars were all cheaper when they lacked things that they have today, medical care in other countries is cheaper when they lack many things that are more readily available in the United States.

There are more than four times as many Magnetic Resonance Imaging units (MRIs) per capita in the United States as in Britain or Canada, where there are governmentrun medical systems. There are more than twice as many CT scanners per capita in the United States as in Canada and more than four times as many per capita as in Britain.

Is it surprising that such things cost money?

The cost of developing a new pharmaceutical drug now is about a billion dollars.

Neither political rhetoric nor government bureaucracies will make those costs go away.

We can, of course, refuse to pay these and other medical costs, just as we can refuse to buy air-conditioned homes with built-in microwave ovens. But that just means we pay attention only to prices and not to the value of what we get for those prices.

We even can refuse to pay for so many doctors. But that just means that we will have to wait longer to see a doctor - as people do in countries with governmentrun medical systems.

In Canada, 27 percent of the people who have surgery wait four months or more. In Britain, 38 percent wait that long. But only 5 percent of Americans wait that long for surgery.

Surgery may well cost less in countries with government-run medical systems - if you count only the money cost, and not the time the patients have to endure the ailments that require surgery, or the fact that some conditions become worse, or even fatal, while waiting.

A recent report from the Fraser Institute in Canada shows that patients there wait an average of 10 weeks to get an MRI, just to find out what is wrong with them. A lot of bad things can happen in 10 weeks, ranging from suffering to death.

Politicians may talk about “bringing down the cost of medical care,” but they seldom even attempt to bring down the costs. What they bring down is the price - which is to say, they refuse to pay the costs.

Anybody can refuse to pay any cost. But do not be surprised if you get less when you pay less. None of this is rocket science.

But it does require us to stop and think before jumping on a bandwagon.

The great haste with which the latest government expansion into medical care is being rushed through Congress suggests that the politicians do not want us to stop and think. That makes sense, from their point of view, but not from ours. © 2009 Creators Syndicate, Inc.

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JULY 22, 2009 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Misunderstood To the editor: Your article on my newfound national acclaim showed just how polarized we are as a nation when it comes to how to solve our problems (MRN July 8, 2009, “State Rep. Davis Responds to MSNBC’s ‘Worst Person’ ranking.”) Unfortunately, the blogs were more interested in distorting and politicizing this issue for political gain than having an intellectual debate. We should all be distressed whenever national entertainers would attempt to destroy innocent people to boost ratings. Was the story that Democrat blogs are offended by Republican ideology? This story was based upon taking fragments of sentences out of context and trying to distort my words. My “Capitol Report” was sent out weeks before anyone was interested in the summer feeding program. My comments are on my web-site: CynthiaDavis.net I have a deep amount of empathy and compassion for people who are struggling financially. While every family’s struggles are unique, I have lived through some rough times myself and am very interested in how we can help our neighbors. The ironic part of this media frenzy is that I have experienced and studied poverty more than most legislators.

The content of my comments was never based upon “should we help others,” but focused rather upon “what is the most effective way to help others.” Sending children to an institutional setting is not better than feeding them at home. We must look at the whole person with a goal of honoring the dignity of mankind without crippling incentives.

My utmost concern is preserving the family structure. My comments are related to how we accomplish the goal of helping our neighbors. That is why I asked the Speaker of the House to create a committee for the express purpose of studying poverty.

The deceptive and misleading articles were designed to hurt me and my family, which does nothing to solve the real problems. I will continue to push for sustainable solutions and a more free and virtuous society.

State Rep. Cynthia Davis

Path chosen – good luck!

To the editor: I thought Mr. Grady’s article to be an interesting read, and maybe a good start at reclaiming the United States as it was founded. (Ref. “A movement afloat,” Letters to the Editor, MRN, July 8, 2009).

There is one major problem with his proposal. We are dealing with politicians. Mr.

Grady seemed to think it would be political suicide for office seekers to ignore the Constitution. Where has he been living for the last 60 to 75 years? Politicians and the courts have ignored the Constitution for years, beginning at the turn of the 20th century and, with the election of our current president and his administration, running down the slope to Statism, Progressivism, Socialism, Communism or whatever “ism” one would wish to call the current political philosophy.

Would any reader of Mid Rivers Newsmagazine have believed a year ago that the government would be in debt anywhere from $1 trillion to $9 trillion, (depending on whose numbers you believe); that the government would take the Big Three automakers down to one (with one of the three run by a company whose name is synonymous with “fake”) ; control the banks and finance industry (after mandating and bludgeoning the same into making bad decisions and loans to people incapable of repaying the notes)? How about electing a president who has turned control of the country over to a group of unelected “czars” (where did the czars actually rule?); nominate a candidate to the Supreme Court (who now makes as many laws as Congress), not the representatives that the citizens elect for this purpose; and ,with the help of a sympathetic Congress, run up a debt that can never be paid?

We have become a nation so naïve (and maybe idealistic) that we believe what people say and fail to look at the performance and past actions. We will gladly forego our rights and freedoms as designated in the Constitution for a professedly benevolent government run by unelected intellectuals.

The leader of my church congregation writes that if we use too many of the Earth’s resources, someone must starve (seemingly forgetting that efficient use of resources is better than equal distribution of them).

Over the years enough have been convinced that they are not as capable of making life’s decisions as the wise bureaucrats. We now need the government to tell us that our children must be strapped into a car, wear helmets when riding a bicycle or roller skates, can get abortions without parents being informed (but not aspirins), be educated in a manner dictated by the government (but not taught to read, write, add, subtract or think for themselves). We are not smart enough to make decisions on the purchase of goods that we would like.

The government tells us what is safe for us and good for the world.

In January, when I turned 66, I thought I could outlive the trip to the “isms” the country has been on. Now I know that I Publisher Doug Huber can’t. I have rode without seatbelts in cars, General Manager Tim Weber helmets for my roller skate and bike trips, standing up in the rear of my grandpa’s Managing Editor Terry Dean pick-up truck, my four children could play Marketing Director Sharon Huber throughout St. Peters without fear. I have Business Manager Erica Ritter made money and lost money, made good decisions and bad ones, and have always Graphic Designers Angela Carmody taken responsibility for my decisions and Chris Conley Steve Glover actions. With the health care programs proEllen Thomas posed, I am confident that Medicare will not pay, and cannot afford, some treatment I will need later in life, then the government can legally put me to rest.

For those of you readers who have not reached my wonderful age, good luck. You Advertising Manager have chosen the path that you walk, try Vicky Czapla your best to enjoy it while you can.

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What should Michael Jackson’s legacy be?

To the editor: Michael Jackson’s legacy should undoubtedly be all the good things that he did with his talent and his fame.

No one can deny that he had amazing gifts in singing, dancing and performing. Michael shared those gifts with the world and I feel very privileged to have lived in the same generation.

He will also be remembered for his countless works for charity. Michael shared so much with the less fortunate throughout his career that he is cited in the Guinness Book of World Records for doing so. Didn’t he leave a sizeable portion of his estate in a trust to charity?

Michael Jackson was also a remarkable humanitarian. Quite a few of his hit songs, such as “Man in the Mirror,” “We are the World,” “Heal the World,” “Black or White,” and “Earth” encourage very positive human qualities: equality, empathy, humility, and generosity.

As you can see, I am definitely one of thousands of Americans who loved Michael Jackson and thought he was a very special person. I do hope that his memory will not be forever marred, because his many positive attributes far outweigh any faults.

Michael was a unique individual who led an extremely unique life. All of us have faults...who are we to pass any judgment on him?

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Shop local, Shop H.E.R.E. Shopping at locally-owned businesses is an antiquated theory, right? The free market dictates that the best business wins and grows larger and becomes national because that is what the customer wants and the customer is always right.

Every big-box store began as a local business, after all. Wal-Mart started as a five-and-dime in Bentonville, Ark. McDonald’s began as a barbecue joint in San Bernardino, Calif. The prevalence of these businesses today is purely survival of the fittest - natural selection.

But that is not how natural selection really works. Charles Darwin himself admitted that fitness was dependent on the “immediate, local environment.” This means that the process of large, national chains coming to dominate a marketplace is decidedly unnatural.

But, the modern consumer asks, what is in it for me? According to a survey and focus group conducted by the Newsmagazine Network, most consumers consider price and convenience to be the most important considerations when making a buying decision. Oddly, price and convenience often stand in stark contrast to each another. Convenience does not allow for true comparison shopping based on price, and most people rarely purchase the absolute cheapest item anyway.

For the last two years, the Newsmagazine Network’s Shop H.E.R.E. campaign has encouraged consumers to buy from locally-owned businesses for many reasons. At the top of the list of reasons is something that we call “local impact.” In simple terms, this means that spending a dollar with a locally-owned business has three times the “local impact” of spending a dollar with a national chain.

But what does local impact mean for the typical resident?

First, there is the obvious point that local businesses employ local people.

Their sales, management, marketing, and, of course, ownership, all are local. This is not the case with national companies with corporate management.

Second, the tax base of locally-owned companies must be considered. Local

businesses generate local taxes of all kinds, rather than just the sales tax generated by national chains, which pay corporate taxes elsewhere. The development of chain stores has stopped being about customer need and now is all about sales tax grabs.

If a resident of City A travels to City B to shop at a big-box store, City A believes it has lost sales tax revenue and the only way to regain that revenue is to build its own big-box store. The store is not necessarily more convenient for the customer; it merely is more convenient for the city.

These first two examples of local impact are the quantifiable numbers that numerous studies have used to determine the three-time multiplier for local business revenue.

But there is a third reason that is less quantifiable, yet equally important - the quality-of-life argument. A vibrant business community increases the overall value of a community, and locally-owned businesses are essential to a vibrant business community. The value of a community is defined by its differences, not by its sameness.

That is why similar homes in O’Fallon are worth different amounts than ones in Seattle or St. Peters, in Portage Des Sioux or Boston - the communities themselves carry different values and locally-owned businesses enhance value.

Mid Rivers Newsmagazine believes that a vibrant business community comprised of both national chains and locallyowned businesses is crucial to the overall well-being of our wonderful community.

It ensures a wider choice for the customer and an identity for St. Charles County.

This issue includes our popular business profile features. These short stories profiling locally-owned businesses provide a unique opportunity for business owners to tell their story - and for you, the consumer, to learn a little bit more about the people who strive so hard to make St. Charles County a better place in which to live. Take some time and read these stories. We believe there is great value to be found in them.

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Aug. 4 to celebrate the 26th annual National Aaron LaRose is being held in St. Night Out. Charles County jail on a $1 million cash “National Night Out is a unique crime/ only bond. drug prevention event sponsored by Jill LaRose leaves behind three young National Association of Town Watch children. Donations for the children can (NATW) to build community bonds and to be made at any Regions Bank to the Jill heighten crime and drug prevention,” said LaRose Memorial Fund.

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To celebrate, many neighborhoods gather to throw block parties and barbeque. Some Bulldozer injures two neighborhoods bring out inflatable bouncTwo New Melle women were critically ers, water slides, race cars and dunk tanks. injured on July 8 when a bulldozer fell off “Police officers, firefighters, aldermen of a tractor trailer and onto their car while and even McGruff the crime-fighting dog driving down Hwy. D. stop by block parties in St. Peters to celJudith Ulery, 63, was driving her mother ebrate neighborhoods’ commitment to Elsie Sherman, 86, west on Hwy. D about fighting crime and to bring goodies for the 1:35 p.m. when a tractor trailer travelling children,” Doss said.

News Br iefs ST. CHARLES COUNTY Murder The estranged husband of a St. Charles County woman was charged with her murder earlier this month.

Aaron LaRose, 32, was arrested and charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action on July 7 after allegedly stabbing 30-year-old Jill LaRose and dumping her body on a farmer’s field in St. Charles County.

“The autopsy results show that Jill LaRose died as the result of being stabbed in the neck and throat area three times,” said Lt. Craig McGuire.

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Farmer’s market Picking up fresh fruit and veggies is as close as T.R. Hughes Ballpark.

The O’Fallon Farmers and Artists Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 31, rain or shine at T.R. Hughes Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard.

The market includes local farmers and artists offering the season’s best produce and fruit, as well as organic eggs and meats from Yellow Dog Farm, LLC, Vesterbrook Farm, Siever’s Brothers Orchard and local backyard gardeners. Shoppers can also check out one-of-a-kind artisan crafts by Emma E. Bows, Knightsparkle Jewelry, Mary Garde, Watercolorist and Classy Art Photography.

“O’Fallon’s new Farmers and Artists Market is unique because it will offer only locally-raised produce, honey, and organically-raised meat, dairy and eggs, all sold directly to the consumer by local farmers and beekeepers,” said Wendy Glidden, the market’s founder. “Our vendor list is expanding, and we expect to offer more than 100 kinds of fresh-picked produce during the growing season, including gourmet vegetables and heirloom varieties.

We’ll also have locally-made baked goods, jams and jellies and culinary items, handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, and more.

In addition, patrons also will be able to enjoy storytelling, art demonstrations, live music, cooking and gardening demonstrations, and health, safety and educational displays.”

The market is open to the public, and parking is free.

“We have not been actively searching for this type of event, but we’re always on the lookout for unique ideas that can bring value to our residents. This idea certainly fits that category,” said Tom Drabelle, public relations.

The idea for the market was brought to the city by Glidden. For vendor space, contact ofallonfarmersmarket@gmail.com or call 293-1256.

Crash injures worker A 35-year-old Missouri Department of Transportation worker was injured earlier this month when his parked truck was struck by the driver of a 2001 Dodge Dakota on Hwy. 370.

The driver, William D. Macy, 45, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 370 when he ran into the parked MoDOT truck, July 13, about 2 miles west of Harry S. Truman Blvd. Macy passed warning lights alerting drivers of road construction ahead, offi-

cials said.

The worker, Corey L. Washington, was taken to SSM St. Joseph Medical Center where he was treated and released.

Macy was not injured in the accident.

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Nixle, a new community information service provider built exclusively to provide secure and reliable communications, offers authenticated service connects municipal agencies and community organizations to residents in real time.

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Bridge repaired Three westbound lanes on I-70 at the Blanchette Bridge were closed on July 13 so road crews could make emergency repairs to a bridge support.

“This repair is located on the opposite side of the recent repair on the bridge. It was discovered during on-going inspections,” said St. Louis District Engineer Ed Hassinger. “Design is underway for a $70 million rehabilitation project for the Blanchette Bridge, scheduled for the summer of 2011. The Blanchette Bridge is over 50 years old and this is part of our ongoing efforts to keep the bridge in service until the major rehabilitation project gets started.”

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Medical marijuana: Cottleville officials seek legalization

By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY Cottleville Mayor Don Yarber has always believed that big things can come from their small city. Now, he and the city’s Board of Aldermen are hoping they can help to legalize medical marijuana use.

At a meeting last week, a resolution to legalize the use of medical marijuana was unanimously approved by the Board of Alderman.

“We passed the resolution to urge Missouri legislators to legalize access to medical marijuana for Missourians who have a doctor’s approval,” Yarber said. “I believe marijuana can bring some relief to certain terminally ill people or cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.”

Yarber said the resolution doesn’t condone general marijuana (cannabis) use, and says people shouldn’t confuse the two issues.

The Missouri branch of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) reports that Columbia and Cliff Village in Missouri have previously passed local legislation supporting medical marijuana.

“It went really well,” Yarber said. “Everyone on the board was in support of the

resolution. Now, it goes to Jefferson City, covery of the endocannabinoid regulatory and hopefully it will spur legislators to system, some of this increased attention is take action.” also due to the growing body of testimoniYarber said medical marijuana use “can als from medicinal marijuana patients and be very comforting for those experiencing their physicians. the effects of chemotherapy.

As clinical research into the therapeutic “It has many notable values,” Yarber said. value of cannabinoids has proliferated – “This is an opportunity to legalize some- there are now more than 17,000 published thing that has proven to help.” papers in the scientific literature analyzing Cottleville’s approval of the resolution to marijuana and its constituents — so has legalize medical marijuana made the news investigators’ understanding of cannabis’ in publications from Kansas City to Cali- remarkable capability to combat disease. fornia, a state where medical marijuana is Researchers in the 1970s, ’80s, and already legalized. ’90s primarily assessed cannabis’ ability Despite the ongoing political debate to temporarily alleviate various disease regarding the legality of medicinal mari- symptoms — such as the nausea associjuana, clinical investigations of its thera- ated with cancer chemotherapy. Scientists peutic use are now more prevalent than today are exploring the potential role of at any time in history. An Internet search cannabinoids to modify disease. using the terms “cannabis, 1996” (the year Scientists are investigating marijuana’s California voters became the first of 13 capacity to moderate autoimmune disorstates to allow for the drug’s medical use ders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid body of preclinical and clinical data conunder state law) reveals just 258 scientific arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease, cludes that cannabinoids can reduce the journal articles published on the subject as well as their role in the treatment of neu- spread of specific cancer cells and by the during that year. Perform this same search rological disorders such as Alzheimer’s inhibition of the formation of new blood for the year 2008, and there are more than disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis vessels.

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LSL ranks in Top 10 of ‘Best Places To Live’

By JEANNIE SEIBERT By now, a St. Charles County city making Money magazine’s ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live’ is hardly news – three cities made the top 100 last year. What is news is that in the August 2009 edition, Lake Saint Louis made it in the top 10, coming in at number nine, while the other municipalities in the county dropped off the list.

Money describes Lake Saint Louis as: “Created 40 years ago as a resort community, this friendly town outside St. Louis has two man-made lakes, plus five parks, three golf courses, and a 650-horse equestrian center.

But the place was soon colonized by fulltime residents with children, drawn by the myriad activities and low crime.”

In fact, in the profile accompanying the listing, Lake Saint Louis’ per 1,000 population property crime incidents was 16 in comparison to the top 100 average of 19.

Median family income was listed at $95,139, just below the average of $97,441.

However, in the job growth percentage category, reviewed between 2000 and 2009, the city had a 38.48 percentage increase, substantially higher than the 19.58 percent average.

Even the children are above average.

Math and reading test scores are almost

double the norm of the top 100 cities. progressing town he’s been mayor of for with them. Our volunteers who staff our This stat prompted Potter to extend hearty just over eight years. Lake Saint Louis has boards and commissions take on a lot of compliments to the Wentzville School Dis- come into its own and now the rest of the hard work and really reflect the citizens’ trict which then reminded him of SSM St. world knows it too. views and help guide the Board of AlderJoseph-West Hospital. That facility was With just over 14,000 population, Potter men decisions. recently rated in a top 10 health care pro- listed all those who deserve to share in the “Finally, we have to thank the residents vider listing. themselves,” Potter said. “They have honor of making the vaunted list.

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“We have a great (City Hall) staff. The passed every bond issue for our new parks, “It’s been a long time since we were just CA (Lake Saint Louis Community Associ- City Hall, the Public Works facility and our a bedroom community,” Lake Saint Louis ation) maintains so many of our amenities street projects.”

What hampered the city from a higher Mayor Michael Potter said of the quietly and we have a great working relationship rating on the list were, “two main flaws.

First, in order to enjoy all the town’s perks, including a clubhouse with swimming pool and tennis courts, you must join the Community Association (annual dues: $450 per family)—and the 20 percent of residents who live outside the association’s boundaries aren’t eligible,” states Money magazine.

“Second, Lake (Saint) Louis is one town over from a General Motors plant that will complete layoffs of nearly half its 1,800 workers this month,” the article states.

“That’s not good news, since the jobless rate is already on the high side. However, thanks in part to lots of health-care employers here, strong job growth is proLake Saint Louis resident Wayne Walkenhorst shot the photo that accompanied Money jected over the next five years,” according magazine’s profile of Lake Saint Louis on the occasion of that city’s number nine rating among to Money. the Top 100 Cities in the U.S. annual competition.

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County seeks to reinstate sales tax

By JEANNIE SEIBERT In the most solemn, emphatic but urgent terms, local leaders are pleading with voters to approve the one and only issue on the Aug. 4 ballot. Voters will determine the possible reinstatement of a countywide sales tax that would fund the federally mandated upgrade to the public safety communications infrastructure – a fancy way of saying the police and fire department radios and dispatch consoles.

“I hate that the word ‘tax’ has to be on the ballot,” said St. Charles County Sheriff Tom Neer. “We’re actually reinstating the sales tax rate to what it was in 2007.”

But the attitude toward even the smallest tax rate increase causes voters to shudder.

With rapid, broad-reaching changes in economic policies affecting the U.S. unfolding almost weekly, economic insecurity is setting in. Everyone is tightening their belts and bracing for anticipated higher federal taxes and increased costs.

But the countywide sales tax increase is minimal and will save money for virtually every city and the county government in the long run, Neer said.

“Simply stated, the FCC in 2004 issued a mandate that all public safety communications systems have to convert to narrow banding by Jan. 1, 2013,” Neer said. “If we don’t, we could face fines of up to $10,000 per day.”

And there would be the added risk of the non-compliant first responder incapable of communicating with those – law enforcement, fire departments, ambulance – who are on the appropriate band width.

Because each public service agency has no choice but to upgrade, police administrators, mayors, city officials, county leaders, fire department chiefs and ambulance district directors convened and determined to collaborate. By placing all emergency first responders under one umbrella, government leaders have essentially created one cohesive entity to efficiently focus on coordinating the upgrade of the countywide radio system but also pools resources to develop a single solution to fund the massive project.

One of the first decisions was to detach St. Charles County from the Greater St. Louis regional network given St. Louis County’s failure to pass its communications systems network tax increase last November.

Next, each municipality in this county passed a resolution supporting the courthouse in its role as point on initiating the sales tax ballot issue, allowing the county to collect the revenue specifically for the

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purchase, construction and installation of the necessary radio transmission and receiver equipment.

Neer said it will cost $36 million to buy the equipment, install, test and calibrate it in order to have it up and running in a relatively short time given the magnitude of the undertaking. This means everything from more radio towers, transmitters and repeaters to dispatch consoles and assorted equipment in between.

“St. Charles County (government) is already putting down the $12 million down payment for the project,” Neer said.

“The tax initiative on the (Aug. 4) ballot is to increase the current county capital improvement tax rate from one-fifth of a cent to one-fourth of a cent. Until 2007, it was one-fourth of a cent and it was reduced.

All we’re asking is to return to the original one-fourth cent and it won’t be collected until 2011.”

“That amounts to a nickel additional tax on a $100 purchase,” Neer said. “It’s minimal impact for the value to public safety that this would mean. We’re talking lives.”

In equally sober terms, St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano during a July 9 Board of Aldermen meeting said, “This is a very serious issue. We’re asking all the voters to please consider voting yes. ‘Yes’ for public safety.

“This technology is a costly item,” Pagano said. “And because of federal rules, we can’t use the channels we use now. Help our emergency responders communicate with each other during an emergency.

With funding structured as a sales tax, even those who require emergency attention who don’t live here share in its cost, Cottleville FPD Chief Rob Wylie said. “A traveler from out of the area that has a heart attack or is in a car accident that shopped here has helped to pay for the equipment it took to take care of their emergency.”

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Local home sales, mortgages, appraisals enter brave new world

By JEANNIE SEIBERT Every aspect of the housing industry is adjusting to a brave new world following the much-hyped mortgage crisis.

To revive the housing industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also credited with putting St. Charles County on the map in the past 10 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the St. Charles County Association of Realtors has been aggressively marketing first-time homebuyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tax incentive initiatives.

Now, a subsidiary of the Economic Development Center (EDC), HOME St. Charles, is teaming up with First Bank in a joint funding venture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Welcome Home Incentive Program. In this, $1,000 in closing cost assistance is provided to first-time homebuyers and new residents to St. Charles County who are purchasing a newly constructed home here.

While HOME St. Charles provides $500 per closing, the program is available to any banker, builder or mortgage broker to provide the $500 match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of our broader economic solutions campaign, the Welcome Home Incentive Program is designed to help attract new residents, sell new homes and impact local jobs in St. Charles County,â&#x20AC;? said EDC President Greg Prestemon.

Realtors Association Public Relations Task Force Chair Merle Schneider said first-time homebuyers are indeed significant. The best scenario is to catch a home in pre-foreclosure, get a low asking price and with the incentive programs, structure an affordable loan for the first-timer, Schneider said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This helps out the seller whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in trouble, the bank who has the loan and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to foreclose and the buyer looking for affordable housing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But these incentive programs have a deadline,â&#x20AC;? Schneider said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this tax incentive, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ending on Nov. 30. Now, with the process more complicated, if today you were to make the decision to buy... by the time you get to the closing table weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking October, November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the last call if you want to get the benefit of all the incentives that are out there,â&#x20AC;? Schneider said.

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But home prices are lower. Schneider said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prices were artificially high. It may seem like your house lost $20,000 in value.

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and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wanting to downsize, waiting a year isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changing the outcome. Interest rates are low now so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get a good deal on your loan.â&#x20AC;?

First Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residential Mortgage Consultant Patrick Kane said that from his view, the interest rates are indeed a driving factor. When rates dropped at the end of first quarter, residential home loan activity resulted at the end of April through the first of June. Then, rates inched up and loan applications dropped off.

The Realtor Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pending home sales chart reflects Kaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contention. A leading indicator, pending sales numbers, show contracts written but not yet closed.

In April, there were 411 among Association members. In May, there were 461; for June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 469. That is 40 more than June 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re (interest rates) coming back down again,â&#x20AC;? Kane said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know for how long.â&#x20AC;?

Builders offer good news for home buyers From the homebuildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aspect, Payne Family Homes Sales and Marketing Manager Ed Lott said he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree more: now is the time to buy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The good news is that the standing inventory of new homes is at a three year low,â&#x20AC;? Lott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing increased demand for new homes.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pent-up desire from prospective homeowners to seek out a new home thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle driven. People are ready to upsize or downsize â&#x20AC;&#x201C; depending on their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circumstances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in order to obtain the lifestyle they want or need.â&#x20AC;?

And builders are further confident in their new products too, Lott said.

Lott said the homebuilder industry has received some unfavorable press because of the closure of several homebuilding companies that walked away from construction sites which, in turn, made prospective buyers nervous.

Payne Family Homes General Manager Scott Kerns clarified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, some builders abandoned their subdivisions but it was a select few. Other builders arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all invested in our neighborhoods and spending the money it takes to maintain them.â&#x20AC;?

The cost of a new home has come down in comparison to home prices a few years ago when sales activity was at an unusually large volume.

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Proposed Bandits Hockey home could mean multi-purpose arena for Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon

By MARY ANN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;TOOLE HOLLEY Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in its early stages, but Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon city officials are considering construction of a multi-faceted arena that could draw more than 750,000 visitors to the city.

Last month, city officials heard a proposal by owners of the St. Louis Bandits, a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern division, who are considering making a new Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon arena their home.

The proposed $35 million, 168,000-square-foot project would include a hotel, restaurants and a family entertainment facility on 12 acres of land near the Great Escape movie theater at Hwy. 61 near Winghaven. Funding the new arena would come from the existing Caledonia â&#x20AC;&#x153;community improvement districtâ&#x20AC;? to pay for long-term bonds.

If approved by the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon City Council, it is estimated that it would take at least 18 months to build.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy said the city is working diligently on the reviewing the proposed project, but said it would not only be home to the Bandits, it would be a multi-purpose arena. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be used for anything from hockey to basketball to becoming a gymnasium for cheerleading competitions, graduations and concerts,â&#x20AC;? Hennessy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be a convertible type of facility. I like the idea, but I need to see all the numbers and do our due diligence.â&#x20AC;?

For the past three years, the Bandits have consistently won the Junior A national championship in the North American Hockey League. The team would move from its present home at the Chesterfield Iceplex, and it would expand its fan seating capacity.

The facility would include two â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheetsâ&#x20AC;? of ice, one for general public use and the other for major games and events, seating approximately 4000. The Banditsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organization has also offered its services to run the arena.

Councilman Dan Haney (Ward 3) said he was very interested in seeing the multipurpose arena built. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chesterfield Iceplex averages 800,000 visitors a year, and the Banditsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; owners group projected the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon arena attendance to be 750,000 visitors,â&#x20AC;? Haney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city would issue bonds for the project, and the bonds would be paid back from the restructuring of the current CID as well as the pledge of all net revenue from the arena.â&#x20AC;?

After the 20 year payoff period of the bonds, the city would own the arena, Haney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a case where we are in the very early stages of gathering the information needed to make a decision,â&#x20AC;? Haney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be honest with you. I am excited about the project, not because I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a slam dunk to generate the revenue the Banditâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ownership group projected; I know the projections presented may be high. The reason I am excited about the project is because of what it could mean to the area. It could, if developed with the right vision, become a destination spot not only for Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon but possibly St. Charles County and West St. Louis County.â&#x20AC;?

The North American Hockey League is a developmental league for players ages 20 and under with 19 teams situated mostly in the Midwest, South and as far west as Alaska. The Bandits want to leave their home at Iceplex in Chesterfield for a bigger, more modern facility. The St. Charles County Family Arena seats 9,600, and is too large for the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

Banditsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; co-owner Mike Brooks said its home at the Chesterfield Iceplex is a good one, but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide the opportunity to achieve the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial objectives.

The proposed Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon facility would nearly double fan seating. The Bandits currently enjoy the third-best attendance in the league.

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Cyber crimes Dangers of the Internet mount up – not only for the young Earlier this month, a federal judge overturned guilty verdicts and acquitted Lori Drew, the O’Fallon woman accused of participating in a cyber bullying scheme against 13-year-old Megan Meier, who later committed suicide.

U.S. District Judge George Wu’s decision in the case, “that legal language specified on the social networking website MySpace was too vague to pass constitutional muster,” raises concern by parents and other social networking users— that no one is truly protected in cyberspace.

Tina Meier, Megan Meier’s mother, left the courtroom in disgust while Wu was still delivering his ruling. She later told reporters that she was “extremely upset with the decision” and that she left because she “was done listening to” the judge.

“Cyberspace is a relatively new and exciting frontier, and presents a host of new and difficult legal questions,” said representatives of the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crime Task Force. “The development of legal rules governing activity in cyberspace is likely to be a complex, and at times controversial.”

Because of the technical complexities

associated with computer-related crimes and evidence, and limitations of personnel and training, the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department participates in the Regional Computer Crimes Education and Enforcement Group, (RCCEEG), part of an organized pool of skilled, specialized personnel—part techie, part sleuth—operating similar to the Major Case Squad.

Ken Nix, operations supervisor for the RCCEEG said, “We’ve seen our reports increase twofold, easily. The victim can live in St. Louis and the suspect can live on the other side of the country.”

While the MySpace case was distinct, the computer forensic lab at the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department says there’s been a steady increase particularly in the number of children approached by sexual predators online, with 10 cases in 2001, when they first began investigating, compared to 272 cases last year.

But sexual predators aren’t the only problem. Last year, in the standard course of business, the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department received numerous referrals to its Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) regarding internet thefts occurring

in St. Charles County. Additional cases are appearing from the Sheriff’s Department’s participation with the R C C E E G and the Missouri Internet CrimesAgainst Children Task Force.

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster found earlier this month that 373 Missourians were registered on MySpace with profiles that appeared to match registered sex offenders. The Attorney General forwarded that information to the Missouri Highway Patrol, and is asking the patrol to review the information to determine if any of the individuals are violating parole by using a computer or attempting to contact minors.

“MySpace entered into an historic agreement with the states’ Attorneys General in January 2008 to increase protections

for young children and teenagers from online predators,” Koster states on his government Web site. “As a result of the agreement, MySpace instituted a policy of deleting the profile of any user it identifies as a sex offender. We must protect our children from sex offenders, whether children are playing in a playground or on a computer.

Despite the day-to-day warnings, news reports and complaints filed with area police departments about the dangers of such Internet sites, social networking on See CYBER CRIMES, page 38

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(L-R) Mike Reiter, Fire District Board president and CFCO board member; Carolyn Ring, St. Joachim and Ann administrative assistant; Miriam Mahan, St. Joachim and Ann executive director; Matt Kempker, Cottleville firefighter and CFCO board member; and Bob Gauldin, Cottleville firefighter and CFCO volunteer.

CFCO helps St. Joachim and Ann Care Center

By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY The Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach (CFCO) organization recently presented a $500 check to the St. Joachim and Ann Care Service as part of its capital expansion campaign.

“We donated to the St. Joachim and Ann Care Service because the Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach organization wants to do its part in helping support our area charities,” said Skip Stephens, CFCO president and Cottleville firefighter. “St. Joachim and Ann Care Service has an incredible reputation in this community for their ability to touch so many people.”

Stephens said the organization feels they

are furthering our mission by helping support model charities like St. Joachim and Ann Care Service.

“We have partnered together in the past for food drives for the holiday seasons,” Stephens said. “We hope to build a mutually beneficial and supportive relationship between the two charities.”

Mike Reiter, Fire District board president and CFCO board member; Matt Kempker, Cottleville firefighter and CFCO board member, and Bob Gauldin, Cottleville firefighter and CFCO volunteer presented the check to Miriam Mahan, St. Joachim and Ann executive director and Carolyn Ring, administrative assistant.

Gingrich to speak in St. Charles Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will headline the 12:30 p.m., July 29 meeting of the Citizens for Good Government Committee at The Columns Banquet and Conference Center, 711 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Charles.

Early reservations are requested with three packages available. A single luncheon pass is $200. VIP tickets include a noon reception with Gingrich and a seat at the luncheon for $500. Table sponsors include the same package for 10 individuals at $2,000.

The committee has issued a reminder: Missouri law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer’s name for each individual whose aggregate contribution exceeds $25 in an election cycle.

To make reservations or further inquiries, contact the Citizens for Good Government Committee at P.O. Box 432, St. Charles, MO 63302; call Tom Smith at 314-707-4350 or e-mail Republican Cen- at tokpachyderm@aol.com or Sen. Tom tral Committee Chairman Tom Kuyper Dempsey at tomddempsey@yahoo.com.

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by JohnFinal Modica and Barefoot Flooring Versions 4.12.07 Art Font used is Trajan Pro Bold and Regular Steve Martin who have more than 40 years of combined experience in the flooring industry, Barefoot Flooring offers all types of flooring for remodels, new construction, commercial projects and do-it-yourselfers.

To browse their large selection of styles and colors - including new, environmentally friendly products - stop by either of their beautiful showrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our showrooms are roughly 5,000 square feet, which we believe is the optimal size to include a huge selection without a huge overhead,â&#x20AC;? Modica said.

The Barefoot Flooring sales staff is well versed in the latest flooring styles and products and is happy to assist without putting pressure on customers.

When customers decide on a particular product, they can feel confident that the flooring of their choice will be installed by true professionals.

George and Brad Thomas have a passion for designing and building unique, custom stairs, and it shows in the quality of their workmanship and the number of client referrals they receive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building stairs is a passion for me,â&#x20AC;?

Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel no need to retire because I love the work I do.â&#x20AC;?

Thomas opened his business, Thomas Stairs, six years ago and has more than 35 years experience in the construction industry, with 16 years focused strictly on building stairs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Throughout the years, I was fascinated with the higher end staircases that I had seen and always wished I could do that work,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said.

Thomas apprenticed for a fifth-generation master stair builder for 10 years before opening his own company in 2003. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The experience I got from him was invaluable. Becoming a stair builder defines who I am,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said.

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Thomas works closely with homeowners to design and create stairs that meet their particular style and budget needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are master craftsmen that apply our skills and knowledge to design and build stairs,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said.

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Thanks to Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center, it is possible to say goodbye to unsightly and unhealthy veins for good. The Center is a medical practice that comprehensively treats all of the manifestations of vein disease from varicose veins to spider veins.

Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center utilizes advanced technology to provide excellent medical care for its patients.

Owner Thomas Wright, M.D., F.A.C.P., R.V.T., begins the process with a thorough physical examination and utilizes a specialized ultrasound to assess problems accurately.

Patients with varicose veins can be treated with the advanced endovenous laser procedure, which is minimally invasive and can be performed in a 45-minute office visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The procedure is as invasive as getting an IV,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Wright said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patients are up and walking around that day and can resume normal activities within a day or two.â&#x20AC;?

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Cappuccinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Cafe not only offers the best cup of coffee or latte in St. Charles County, but also a fantastic hot breakfast served with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are family owned and great customer service is to be expected,â&#x20AC;? owner Wendy Meyerson said.

Cappuccinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ now is offering a full-service, sit-down hot breakfastcomplete with eggs, bacon and pancakes for $3.99. Diners can choose also from a superb selection of omelets, crisp waffles, fluffy pancakes and made-to-order eggs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids will love the chocolate chip pancakes, and the kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meals start at just $2.99,â&#x20AC;? Meyerson said.

For lunch, Cappuccinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serves hearty sandwiches, paninis and crisp summer salads sure to tickle the taste buds. In addition to fabulous hot coffees, lattes and mochas, Cappuccinos offers fresh, fruit smoothies and iced coffee drinks designed to keep customers cool this summer.

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nature of the procedure, patients do not suffer scarring, and the success rate is 93 to 98 percent.

Dr. Wright is one of only 248 board certified specialists in phlebology, a science that deals with all aspects of vein disease. Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother was his motivation to enter the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother developed a sore on her leg and she was treated by doctors with skin grafts, which were unsuccessful,â&#x20AC;?

Wright said, adding that what his mother needed was treatment for her vein disease.

Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center is the only vein disease practice in the St. Louis area that is credentialed with and accepts all major insurance plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We deliver excellent medical care with advanced technology,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Wright said.

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Serving St. Louis County and surrounding areas, Indoor Comfort Team is a locally owned and operated heating and air conditioning company that helps keep people comfortable and breathe a lot easier, too. Indoor Comfort Team ensures that customers are cool in summer and cozy in winter.

From heating to A/C to air duct cleaning, they have it covered.

“We guarantee 100 percent customer satisfaction,” said Randy Cavess, installation manager. “Customers are our top priority. We want to create a longtime client relationship.”

With 20 years of experience in the industry, Cavess knows the business.

“Our purpose is to provide consumers with superior, professional service, high quality, innovative products and effective solutions for their home comfort needs,” he said.

Their team of employees is very important, too. They are industry trained and certified, drug free, insured and bonded.

“We hire, train, motivate and reward

our employees based in integrity, personal responsibility and commitment,” Cavess said. “Indoor Comfort Team is a good place to work. Everyone wins.

If our employees are happy, they’ll make our customers happy too.”

“Extras” include free estimates, manufacturers’ promotions, senior and military discounts, a first-year free maintenance program with any new installation, and a 24/7 emergency service on all brands. Plus, customers are charged by the job, not by the hour.

The Indoor Comfort Team goal is to exceed expectations. When it comes to new system installation, they can design and install any type of heating, cooling or indoor air quality system to fit each customer’s home and budget.

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Buying a new home is a special time in your life. Toni Kaufer wants to make sure you feel special and appreciated when doing it. “Every customer is our most important customer, and I mean it” she said. In 1990, Toni Kaufer founded a successful homebuilding firm which during the next 19 years built more than 2,500 affordable, first-time homebuyer luxury homes for families in communities throughout St. Charles County.

“I will continue to do what I do best – that is, to build quality homes at affordable prices in outstanding locations in St. Charles County,” Kaufer said. “My mission is to be totally customer-centric – someone who will listen intently and put into motion ideas and concepts buyers are asking for. I want every buyer to know that I have an open door policy and am accessible, and I have instilled this philosophy in every member of my staff. Put simply, every customer is our most important customer.”

Unlike big builders, TK Homes can give customers more attention and personal service and is “hands-on” in all aspects of the building process.

“We’re more than willing to customize – either a little or a lot – any of the pre-designed ranch, atrium, 2-story and 1-1/2 story models in our portfolio,” Kaufer said.

TK Homes currently is offering “The TK Stimulus Plan … We’ll Match Uncle Sam,” matching the first time homebuyer credit with $8,000 off in closing costs or options. Five inventory homes are available for immediate occupancy and select homes have been reduced up to $52,000. Location, Location. Location! Brand new homes near shopping, excellent school district, and conveniently located near the Page Extension. Homes at Addyston Place, starting in the $180s,are conveniently located between Jungermann and the Page Extension. It’s city living with a country flair!

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CUSTOM WINERY The Childbloom Guitar Program, a comprehensive musical education program for children aged 5 to 12, was developed in 1980 and is the largest program of its kind in the country.

Local Childbloom Director Chris Peleshenko, recipient of Childbloom’s national “Instructor of the Year Award” in 2005 and 2007, has been teaching the program in the St. Louis area for five years.

“I’ve seen many guitar methods in the last 15 years,” Peleshenko said. “Not one produces the success that drives motivation in the student like the Childbloom Guitar Program.”

Designed to engage kids immediately, Childbloom’s success stems from several unique features: -Small classes – With a maximum of four students per class, kids get comfortable playing solo and in a group.

-Parental involvement – Parents are encouraged to attend lessons and are counseled on how to help at home.

-Small guitars – Guitars sized for kids allow high skill development without hand injury.

-Limited rote/literacy method – Young students begin by playing on a

limited rote basis; when basic motor skills on the instrument are developed, ready students enter a music literacy program and learn to read music.

-Specially trained instructor – Directors are experienced musicians trained in child development. Their teaching is periodically critiqued to retain certification.

Kevin Taylor, Childbloom’s founder, said Peleshenko’s “outgoing and patient temperament combined with his love of music make him a particularly fitting educator for young people.”

Peleshenko is thrilled to give budding guitarists the tools to succeed.

“I am happy to bring to parents of St. Charles County this wholesome and wonderfully effective music education program for their children,” Peleshenko said.

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Vintners Cellar Custom Micro-winery of O’Fallon brings a touch of Tuscany to O’Fallon. Regina & Lee Ruppert are the co-owners of the unique winery. “We are pursuing our passion, this is our dream.”

Lee has over 17 years experience in making wine with fruits from all over the world. “We import the juices to make the wine, providing our customers with the opportunity to experience the flavors they might not otherwise.”

“The fun starts at the tasting bar. People are always delightfully surprised by our fruit wines. They help to set us apart from other Vintners. They have a unique smoothness and flavor. People just love them!”

Vintner’s Cellar also offers a relaxing atmosphere to sit back and enjoy your glass of wine; a cozy fireplace, comfy furniture, the Tuscan hillside mural, the bistro tables.

Regina has transformed the establishment into a Tuscan Café.

Regina enjoys the creative side of the business while Lee focuses on the wine production and educating the groups who come into to try their hands at being Vintners. “We host parties for groups as large as thirty people! It is a fun way to learn about making wine, share in the actual process and then come back for the bottling

party. People love the feeling of enjoying a wine they made for themselves!”

And no one talks about Vintners without mentioning what a wonderful gift the bottle of wine is. “Not only do you get to enjoy their uniquely different international flavors but Regina also makes custom labels and baskets to order!” Lee added. “Regina has also done an outstanding job providing a vast selection of merchandise that every wine lover wants.”

“Our outdoor patio is open, but when it’s too darn hot the inside is always available!

Join us for unwined Fridays - tapas and appetizer wine bar, serving wine, beer and wine cocktails. We want everyone to enjoy the experience of our winery as much as we do!”

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Five other recipients, who attended high school in St. Charles County, each received $500 earlier in the year.

“The scholarship committee was very impressed with the high quality of applicants again this year,” said Paul Spahn, DC, the St. Peters Rotary scholarship chairman.

Recipients included Kevin Boschersett from DeSmet Jesuit High School who plans to attend Spring Hill College to major in biology and physiology; Jessica Chowning from St. Charles West High School who plans to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to major in electrical engineering; Emily Heidenreich from Francis Howell High School who plans to the University of Missouri to major in biology with pre-med intention; Abby Nelson from Fort Zumwalt South High School who plans to attend Missouri State University to major in pre-med; and Alyssa Gerke from Fort Zumwalt South High

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In the past few years, the St. Peters Rotary club has awarded nearly 60 total scholarships. The scholarships are funded through member dues and fundraising efforts.

A six person committee selects the scholarship recipients on different criteria including academic success, financial need, and community involvement in a blind process review.

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ADHD advocacy Two local moms are starting a local chapter of the National Organization ‘Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, (CHADD).

The initial meeting of the Gateway Chapter will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 1, at the Sachs Branch of the St. Louis County Library in Chesterfield. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Future meeting times and dates will be determined at the Aug. 1 meeting.

The group will share information, support, encouragement, and advocacy. For more information, call Gateway CHADD at 314-266-4384.

Open for business The Francis Howell School District recently unveiled its new and improved Web site, fhsd.k12.mo.us.

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Help wanted A parent volunteer is needed to help with Henderson Elementary School’s Red Cross blood drives during the school year.

The former parent coordinator has moved on to middle school. To continue the two annual blood drives, the school is in need of a parent volunteer to help coordinate with the Red Cross.

Please contact the office at 851-5200 for more information.

Volunteers welcome Volunteers are always needed in the Francis Howell School District.

All volunteers are required to complete training and a background check. All training will be held at the Administration building located at 4545 Central School Road.

Parents can complete a training session starting at 2:45 p.m., on July 25, Aug. 4 and Aug. 7, in the administrative board room.

Education Progress Award The Francis Howell School District recently received the Education Progress Award presented by the Partners for Progress (PfP) of Greater St. Charles, for their educational technology program, Transforming Teaching with Technology (T3).

Superintendent Renée Schuster accepted the award on behalf of the district at the fifth annual Celebration Banquet, which honored individuals and organizations for their impact on the local region and community.

“Within our Professional Learning Community and our T3 Program we ensure that students learn and adults collaborate while focusing on results,” Schuster said.

“Technology has become an important role within society and we know our students need skills to compete in this rapidly changing world. Incorporating new technologies into student learning is viewed by the Francis Howell School District as an effective approach to achieving excellence for all students at all grade levels.”

Francis Howell’s T3 program supports teachers in utilizing Marzano’s Categories of Instructional Strategies and inquirybased instruction, building a strong community of learners, and integrating technology in meaningful ways in the 21st Century classroom.

Francis Howell’s goal is to prepare teachers to facilitate student learning and to assist students to live and be productive citizens in a digital age.

Inquiry-based instructional techniques and technology integration are the cornerstones of the T3 program.

Inquiry-based learning is the art of asking good questions and finding the answers.

Questions may be posed by the teacher, student, or both. Students play a key role in answering sound learning questions, and individuals are encouraged to take an active role in their learning. Students are taught how to learn and seek answers that they can use in real-world situations.

The district is focused on selectively utilizing the most effective instructional technology in the classroom to meet the needs of students, teachers, and parents.

For example, United Streaming and video conferencing, mobile notebook carts, interactive polling devices, computers, laptops, SMART Boards, and digital cameras. The T3 program is integrated into the district’s strategic school improvement model, the Professional Learning Community (PLC).

This plan is characterized by a focus on student learning, regular and systematic teacher collaborations, shared decision making, and attention to results.

Positive behavior rewarded Hollenbeck and Saeger middle schools were honored along with 131 other Missouri schools by state education officials for their successful adoption of “positive behavior support,” a comprehensive approach to improving students’ behavior and academic performance.

School-wide “PBS” is a process for creating safer and more effective schools by structuring the learning environment to support the academic and social success of all students. It focuses on encouraging positive student behavior, preventing disruptive behavior and tailoring academic strategies to individual student’s needs.

Schools received gold, silver and bronze awards during the fourth annual Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Summer Institute, sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the University of Missouri Center for School-wide Positive Behavior Support.

Hollenbeck received a bronze award, while Saeger received a silver award. The awards were presented by Heidi Atkins Lieberman, DESE’s assistant commissioner for special education, and Tom Quinn, assistant commissioner for career education. The gold, silver and bronze awards represent the extent of each school’s implementation of PBS strategies and the evidence they have compiled about the program’s impact.

“We are gratified by the steady increase in the number of schools participating in Missouri’s Positive Behavior Support Network,” said Atkins Lieberman.

More than 1,100 educators from schools districts and charter schools throughout Missouri attended this year’s conference held last month in Osage Beach.

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The secret is out! AUTCOhome, long known to those in the appliance trade for its fabulous appliance showroom, now is open to the general public. Consumers can find the same specialty appliance lines that the best designers purchase for their private clients.

“We just recently extended our services to the retail customer,” Vice President of Appliances Joan Hart said.

“Our aim is to provide the general public with the same full services design opportunities that builders receive.”

Shopping at AUTCOhome is an amazing experience in itself. All the latest and greatest appliance brands are beautifully displayed, making it the ideal place for finding design inspiration.

Appliances are artfully presented to set creative imaginations on fire.

To assist with customizing an existing home or designing a home in its planning stages, AUTCOhome has some of the most knowledgeable staff in the industry, including Hart, who started in the appliance business more than 20 years ago.

“It just gets ‘in your blood,’” Hart said. “It’s very exciting to help customers create their perfect kitchen.”

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Fresh designs and advanced technologies combine to produce appliances that stand out and deliver top-notch performance. Built-in refrigerators and induction cook tops are just the beginning.

“Our showroom has a full SubZero/ Wolf Living Kitchen. It’s gorgeous,” Hart said.

Other appliance lines include Dacor, Viking, Bosch, Thermador, Electrolux and Jenn-Air. Household names are there too, like the latest in Maytag, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, KitchenAid and GE lines.

Whatever your needs, AUTCOhome can make your home a dream come true.

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Chef Carl McConnell and his wife Nancy have created quite a buzz in the culinary scene since opening their restored 1850s farmhouse restaurant in historic Cottleville. It is a venue unlike any other in the surrounding area.

The trend on the east and west coasts is for award winning chefs to open small, remote restaurants off the beaten path, advertising by word of mouth and reputation only. That is what the McConnell’s did, and it is working.

“Some critics are coining us as a legalized underground restaurant where others recognize it as something truly unique to the restaurant scene,” McConnell said. “We just think it is a very special place to celebrate food, friends and exceptional personal service.”

Cuisine centers around Southern French and Northern Italian fare with a strict focus on seasonal ingredients and fresh herbs plucked from the cottage herb garden. Like the fairytale, Stone Soup, for which the restaurant is named, the McConnells are all about supporting the community, area merchants, purveyors and farmers.

Diners are treated like guests invited to the McConnell’s home. A prix fixe menu featuring four- and six-course tastings is offered three nights a week and changes weekly; a $20-per-person, five-course tasting champagne brunch is served on Sunday. With only seven tables/24 spaces, reservations are required. The restaurant is a nonsmoking venue.

During the rest of the week, the cottage is available for breakfasts, luncheons and weeknight dinners for private groups, corporations and cooking lessons. Stone Soup Cottage also offers upscale, affordable off-site catering for businesses, pharmaceutical events, private jets and residential p a r t i e s . We e k l y f i n e d i n i n g opportunities include Tasting Dinners: 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sit-Down Champagne Brunch –10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday Stone Soup Cottage 5525 Oak Street • Cottleville (636) 244-2233 www.stonesoupcottage.com

All Saints Catholic School in St. Peters opened in 1860 and began educating students in a log cabin. Today, All Saints continues what it set out to do more than 100 years ago, educating children in an environment where they can grow into mature and integrated individuals.

“All Saints school is a K-8 Christian school where you can count on faith, count on social responsibility, count on family and count on academics and innovation,” said Rae Ann Keilty, principal.

The school community is built on a life of faith and on religious education that focuses on message, community, service and worship. Students learn good manners, develop respect for the dignity of others and are challenged to address issues of social justice and responsibility. Concepts of peace, justice and service are an integral part of curriculum. Faculty members work proactively with parents and guardians to promote the intellectual, spiritual and moral development of every child.

All Saints’ academic program includes special teachers for art, P.E., music, library, computer instruction

and Spanish for all grades. An accelerated reading program, enrichment program and a resource teacher for students needing extra help also are available. A full range of technology is offered through the Computer Learning Lab and classroom Smart Boards. The school consistently scores quality ratings with the Missouri Non-Public School Accrediting Association, the Archdiocesan Reviews and Iowa Test of Basic Skills scores.

Extracurricular activities provide opportunities for children to grow socially and in self-esteem and to discover their gifts and talents. Athletic teams, choirs, Bellarmine Speech League and Student Council are among the programs offered.

All Saints Catholic School promotes development of the whole person so each student can count on success!

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Beck/Allen Cabinetry, established in 1998 by Mike Beck and Lee Allen, offers customers over 50 years combined experience in the industry. Since its founding, Beck/Allen Cabinetry has grown from a company of three employees to a thriving business with 20 employees and two locations; the main location in Chesterfield and their new state-of-the-art showroom at the IDC on Page Ave. Beck/Allen Cabinetry creates innovative, unique designs, layouts and color schemes for any size project, style and taste. Whether building new or remodeling, Beck/Allen’s award-winning design team has the experience, the talent and the product lines to create the look of YOUR dreams.

Customers may choose from an extensive array of door styles, wood species and finishes ranging from traditional to contemporary – and everything in between. Quality products available through Beck/Allen include Crystal, Decor, Medallion, Mid Continent, Poggenpohl and Shiloh Cabinetry.

Beck commented, “…we design and provide cabinetry for any size project and for every room in a home, busi-

ness, or condo project.” When asked about their continued, steady growth over the years, Beck remarked, “…we attribute so much of this to our excellent customer service, combined with our quality products, and exceptionally creative design team. Our strong reputation as a professional, detail-oriented supplier creates continued support from our customers. Beck/Allen can provide what the homeowner or business needs – and our continued growth proves it.”

Beck/Allen Cabinetry is positioned to grow and continue to be one of St. Louis’s premier design and cabinet companies.

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Authentic Italian cooking comes to West County at Caito’s Sicilian Restaurant and Pizzeria. For four years, Caito’s has been serving up its signature pizzas, pastas and salads with hits such as the one-of-a-kind Spinjuine pizza – a 14-inch pie featuring a spicy tomato sauce, sausage, ground beef and onions topped with mozzarella and provolone cheese. Recently, Caito’s added to the mix a line of gluten-free pizzas, salads and dressings, which already have proven to be a big hit among those with a gluten intolerance.

Offering only the finest ingredients available, owner Dave Caito Jr. said his restaurant does not believe in cutting corners.

“We’re willing to go the extra mile to make sure people have a great experience,” Caito said.

That is why Caito’s has made the extra effort to offer its old family recipes at prices that cannot be beat. Caito’s now offers a value menu, happy

For many parents, watching a child struggle through math classes can be a heartbreaking experience as the student battles to keep their confidence in problem solving situations.

Molly Nesham, the owner of B.E.S.T. Tutoring, believes that math can be a fun and enjoyable learning experience.

In fact, Nesham believes that strong math skills can build a foundation to success in subjects beyond the world of mathematics.

“When kids can do the math, they get the confidence that they need to be successful in school and beyond,” Nesham said. “We have a Blueprint for Brilliance to help them achieve their goals, because math is the foundation for Business, Engineering, Science and Technology.”

Nesham is a graduate of Kettering University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. She acquired her love of mathematics from her mother, who was a physicist at NASA for more than 47 years. But after spending 10 years in the engineering world, Nesham began teaching math and science at several private schools and eventually

hour specials from Sunday through Thursday, and on Mondays and Tuesdays, kids younger than age 10 can eat for free.

At Caito’s, guests can enjoy the relaxing, Old World Italy atmosphere indoors or take their dinner outdoors to the patio. Caito’s also can be enjoyed at home by taking advantage of their delivery option.

Nothing brings life to a party or business lunch like a classic Italian meal, so let Caito’s cater your next event. Not only will Caito’s Sicilian Restaurant and Pizzeria bring their delicious pizzas, pastas and salads to you – their attention to detail and quality will ensure that the meal will be a hit with your guests.

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home-schooled her four children.

B.E.S.T. Tutoring helps students from second grade through high school primarily with Math, but tutors for Reading Comprehension and Writing are available after January 27. Computer animation classes, classes that teach kids to write their own video games, ACT and SAT preparation sessions, summer camps and home-schooling classes are offered, too.

“The original idea for B.E.S.T. Tutoring came from my mother, and I wanted to pass along her love of math to kids,” Nesham said. “The kids are the future, and I want to do anything I can to teach them to love math the way my mom did. This is my mom’s legacy and I want to pass that on.”

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When it comes to personal banking, Missouri Valley Federal Credit Union in St. Peters offers everything that an individual or a family needs. Financial services offered at Missouri Valley include checking, savings options, lending mortgages and home equity loans. Traditional banking products ranging from safety deposit boxes and notary public services to modern customer conveniences like free online banking and bill pay also are offered.

Because Missouri Valley is a credit union, members enjoy special benefits that are not available through other banking institutions.

“Being a credit union, we are able to offer services nationwide for our members by joining cooperatives with other credit unions,” said Missouri Valley Marketing Director Sarah Rehkop.

Missouri Valley Federal Credit Union has been in existence for 34 years. The credit union is non-profit and is governed by a board of volunteer directors.

As a result, members receive an exceptional level of customer service. In fact, individuals who have not banked at a credit union before joining Missouri Valley almost always are surprised at the personalized attention they receive.

“We want to grow our membership so everyone can experience the credit union difference,” Rehkop said. “Our membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in St. Charles County, Missouri.”

Stop by Missouri Valley Federal Credit Union or visit them online to learn more about the many special membership advantages as well as new products that soon will be available.

Is it time to reconfigure a room, finish the lower level or even put an addition on the home? Call the experts.

BDM Construction Inc. & Restoration has served West County for more than eight years. BDM specializes in design and remodeling, with an accent on creating beautiful basements and room additions, kitchens & baths.

With a portfolio of finished projects rendered throughout West County.

BDM is taking the West County design / build world by storm, one project at a time. Brian Moor, schooled in architecture, is the company owner. Brian believes in the technique of budget building – this saves a lot of time when people want a fast and effective bid to speed up the build process instead of high pressure sales. BDM believes in quality work at a reasonable price, and all work is has a one year warranty.

BDM is also certified in Restoration.

Wind, Storm, Fire, Water, as well as mold remediation.

Today BDM does everything from custom carpentry, which includes bars, bookshelves, fire place surrounds, etc., finished basements room additions, kitchens, baths and everything in between. All designing is done inhouse. Further, clients can expect excellent work performed within budget and without a sales pitch. No job is too big or too small. Brian continues to create budget-focused projects according to client wishes and expectations.

BDM provides free estimates and references for different jobs you May be wishing to create. Ask about our remodeling stimulus package.

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Streets scheduled for a facelift this year are: Chase Court, Ridgeway Avenue, Pointer Court, Oak Hill and Savoy drives totaling $554,000 for the 2009 –10 budget year.

The asphalt price drop frees up an estimated $50,000 to $80,000.

Now the Board of Aldermen is considering what to do with the extra funds. The city could use the funds for additional street repairs, or it could invest in a more expansive storm water system upgrade.

During the July 6 board meeting Public Works Director Derek Koestel illustrated how the June 15 storm had inundated Lake Saint Louis. It was not just that the June 15 storm was a 25-year rain event, he said. It was the fact that it came so quickly behind previous rain events, hitting an already saturated soil and rolling off.

The influx of storm water coupled with an aging storm water drainage network overwhelmed the system sending water into the streets, through yards and into the sanitary sewer system.

The aldermen gave city staff the go-ahead to reevaluate the two plans and come back before the board with a recommendation.

In the meantime, the aldermen are interested in hearing residents’ input on the issue. To contact the appropriate aldermen, go to www.lakesaintlouis.com/ or call City Hall at 625-1200.

The two issues intersect – literally – when excessive storm water run-off backs up in the storm sewer lines and leaks and/or overflows into the sanitary sewer lines.

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sewer network has taken on more urgency as two consecutive years of heavy rainfall has stressed the system.

“INI prevention and investing was beefed up about a year ago,” Dougherty said.

Crews have been evaluating and repairing lines in Lake Saint Louis for several months now. “We’re investing more - more equipment and more manpower.”

But even more is needed.

“In that recent 25-year storm event, we had manholes underwater,” Dougherty said.

“We had all kinds of storm water going into the system.”

Dougherty’s crews have been installing bubble inserts into the manholes to hold back storm water as a “stop-gap measure.”

A complete overhaul of the manholes costs “big bucks,” Dougherty said. That’s just the beginning.

Funding is the issue as evidenced in the recent announcement that PWSD-2 is increasing rates to its water supply customers. The district operates both the sewer and water systems within its service area which includes parts of Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon, Dardenne Prairie and unincorporated St. Charles County.

In June, PWSD-2 issued an announcement that its customers’ monthly minimum charge, the line item on the bill noted as service availability, would increase to $9.25 per month from $1.75 per month.

The usage charge, called the commodity rate, will be increased 6.67 percent per month to $3.20 per 1,000 gallons of water usage from $3 per 1,000 gallons.

According to PWSD-2’s Tim Geraghty, “The typical water customer who uses 5,000 gallons of water per month used to pay $21.30 per month and will now pay $25.25 per month for water.”

For questions or more information, contact Geraghty at 561-3737.

In the near future, the Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen will consider boosting the city’s investment in the storm water sewer system to help keep rainwater out of the PWSD-2 sewer lines but a broad-based storm water drainage system upgrade appears to be on the horizon.

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O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest parade awards, event wrap-up Visitors flocked to O’Fallon’s 29th annual Heritage & Freedom Fest at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. And despite periods of rain that varied from mist to a downpour, the annual Independence Day parade started right on time at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning, with Cub Scout Pack 657 winning top awards for its float depicting the parade’s theme, “Great Moments in American History.”

“We can’t thank our sponsors enough for supporting this extremely successful event,” said Marsha Seymour, O’Fallon’s manager of Tourism and Festivals. “Although the rain dampened the entire metro area, it didn’t seem to dampen spirits in O’Fallon.

People came out expecting to have fun, and they weren’t disappointed.”

O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest offered free admission, parking and shuttle service, carnival rides and a midway, nationally-known entertainers on the main stage, including Chris Young, Craig Morgan, Sister Hazel and Gavin DeGraw.

There was also the Kent Family Magic Circus sideshow, Cindy’s Petting Zoo, the Kids’ Area, the new Business Expo, and festival food and beverages.

Friday night’s festivities started earlier than in previous years, with festival grounds opening at 4 p.m. Some patrons arrived even earlier to setup lawn chairs in anticipation of an evening of country music

by AMC’s “Best Male Vocalist” contenders Chris Young and Craig Morgan. A regional band, the Rough Ryders, opened the show, which concluded with a fireworks display.

On Saturday, festival crowds surged after the sun came out, with thousands of patrons gathering to hear contemporary rock music by nationally-known entertainers Sister Hazel and Gavin DeGraw.

Parade awards were presented shortly before the show, with Cub Scout Pack 657 winning 1st Place for “Best Overall” float, as well as the “Mayor’s Choice Award” for a float that included scenes from the Revolutionary War, World War II and the first landing on the moon.

“Best Overall” was also awarded to Step-

pingstone Preschool and Childcare (2nd Place) and Church on the Rock (3rd Place).

“Best Color Guard” awards were given to American Legion Post 388 (1st Place) and O’Fallon Police Explorer Post 2943 (2nd Place). “Best Musical” entry was given to the O’Fallon Athletic Club (1st Place) and St. Louis Falun Dafa Practitioners (2nd Place), and “Most Patriotic” awards were given to Angels on Duty (1st Place) and Cub Scout Pack 813 (2nd Place). Mid Rivers Newsmagazine was a parade awards sponsor.

Following the awards, both Sister Hazel and singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw played to wildly appreciative audiences.

However, lightning and stormy weather cut DeGraw’s concert short after five songs, and caused the city to postpone the night’s fireworks display until Sunday, July 5.

“We worked really hard to get the word out about Sunday’s show, and we were gratified to see the thousands of people gathering at vantage points around the city to see it,” said Megan Houlihan, O’Fallon’s festival coordinator. “Parking lots at Westhoff Park, the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, and T.R. Hughes Ballpark were packed.”

Carol Fears watched Sunday’s fireworks from the deck of her home, where she heard a roar of approval after the finale. “It was a really great show,” she said. “After it ended, you could hear people cheering from all over town.”

Fears attended the festival as a city volunteer, driving a golf cart shuttle and assisting in providing water to marchers in the parade. All told, she donated more than five hours time on Friday, and six hours on Saturday.

“The thing that’s most fun to do is to drive the shuttle, because you meet so many happy people,” she said. “People are always happy to come to the festival.

In the Kids’ Area, which offered free activities, the inflatables were popular with youngsters, who repeatedly clambered up and down the big slide, through the obstacle course and a smaller slide. Kids also enjoyed competing in old-fashioned sack races.

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Tom and Sue Gleich, local owners of The Cleaning Authority, want their cli- and 63376 Monday through Friday, ents to come home and relax with the The Cleaning Authority covers a lot of peace of mind of having their homes ground. cleaned by their professionals. Because “No contracts are necessary, and it is The Cleaning Authority team leaders pay-as-you-go with check, online banktake pride in their work, clients can ing or credit cards accepted,” Gleich take pride in theTcleanliness of their BACK Red indicates trim line.said.

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Vatterott College has been teaching its students the “tricks of the trades” for 40 years. The O’Fallon campus opened nine years ago to offer its skilled classes to St. Charles County residents.

“In the current economy, people are really seeing a need for further education and training,” said Bobby Donnell, campus director.

The technical college specializes in the areas of trades, health care, computers and cosmetology. Students can earn a diploma in medical assisting, cosmetology, HVAC, computer technology, information systems security or electrical within a 60-week program.

With hands-on technical training, Vatterot College students are able to firmly grasp concepts needed for the workplace. The college is geared to prepare its students for the future with the most up-to-date procedures and techniques.

“We want to provide the basic skills and understanding of common techniques and procedures required for employer needs,” Donnell said. “We try to have our labs imitate what students would see in the workplace. We offer hands-on technical training, flexi-

ble schedules, and industry-current labs for our students.”

For example, cosmetology students can train in one of two salons equipped with shampoo bowls, stylist chairs and manicure/pedicure stations. Because Vatterott College offers flexible scheduling, students can take classes during the day, in the evenings or even on the weekend.

Once Vatterott students receive a diploma in the trade, it takes only 30 additional weeks of education to earn an associate’s degree in occupational studies.

“Once you have an education, no one can take that away from you,” Donnell said.

Vatterott College 927 East Terra Lane • O’Fallon (888) 242-3239 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat. www.Vatterott-college.edu

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Turning a house into a home is a job that the design team at Bassett Furniture and Design takes seriously.

Amanda Klein, Karen Philipps, Laura Pace, Nina Schmid, Sarah Jackson and Susan Jones are united in an effort to help clients create beautiful homes with quality furniture.

“Our design team listens to what is important to the client and then they create a room perfect for each individual client or family,” said Catherine Riebold, general manager, an interior designer with 20 years experience. “They don’t just try to sell what is current; they customize each design plan. Our complimentary with purchase in home design service offers one-on-one help with a tdesign expert.”

Bassett Furniture Industries, headquartered in Bassett, Va., has been in the furniture business for more than 100 years and offers furniture options for a range of clients – from the young couple looking for a quality sofa to families looking for custom, designer pieces.

The company’s new Customer’s Own Material program provides an unlimited choice of fabric.

“Our top grain leather is available in hundreds of color choices,” Riebold said. “Bassett also offers a lifetime warranty on both the seat cushions and the frame.”

Case good pieces are made of hardwoods, and all pieces feature dovetailing and corner blocks. The custom dining program also offers a myriad of colors, table-tops, legs and chairs.

So that customers’ dreams may come true now, a variety of finance plans are offered.

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e Japanese Steakhouse Offers ‘Eatertainment’

M A O’T H Vasant is a mild-mannered n he’s one-on-one, but put two knives in his hands and send ont of a group of people and a steel grill, and for him it’s show

moves like a samurai and meals like a master chef at y restaurant, Ariake Japanese se in St. Peters. He and a host bring Japanese cuisine to your your palate like few others do. y chop vegetables on the grill

and fling one into your mouth. He may set fire to a “volcano” of onions and amaze an attentive dinner party.

Fun and flavorful are paramount at Ariake Japanese Steakhouse as chefs dazzle diners with performances aptly dubbed “eatertainment.”

Vasant and his sister Lou Kumgool run the steakhouse as though it’s their home.

Whether you arrive as a party of two or a group of 20, Ariake caters to your every need, paying perfect attention to perfection and detail.

Steamed rice or fried rice is available with entrees, and a flaming shrimp appetizer is included with dinner entrees. Japanese Chef Manop Vassant prepares a flaming onion “volcano.”

Menus include combinations of the freshest high quality steak, chicken, lobster or scallops inches in front of a come back for more. seafood and vegetables seasoned with table of 12.

There’s plenty on the beautifully their special homemade sauces.

“Everyone is shy at first,” Vasant said. appointed menu at Ariake’s Japanese “My two brothers are chefs here who “But we make them happy. Preparing Steakhouse. have more than 20 years of experience our food is a bit like juggling. There is a Ariake is open for lunch Monday working at the finest Japanese restaurants,” lot of cooking, a lot of interaction, and through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 Kumgool said. “We decided to take what you must be outgoing as well as talented p.m. Dinner is served Monday through they have learned and add our own when you’re a chef in this business.”

Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Friday specialties. We have put together the best Vasant recommends the “Samurai and from 5:30 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 5 to of their 20 years of experience into our Geisha” dinner for two with filet mignon, 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. own unique family restaurant.” lobster, shrimp or scallops ($59), but Reservations and detailed menus are If you’re shy when you arrive, you won’t the Emperor’s Delight, featuring filet available online at www.ariakesteakhouse. be when you leave, just ask Vasant after mignon, shrimp and boneless chicken com/reservations.html or by calling 636he’s prepared each course of fresh steak, ($25.99) will definitely make you want to 397-1144.

Serving fabulous foods in a variety of ways, Ariake Japanese Steakhouse is more than one imagines at first glance.

Diners can enjoy the artistry of having s: Lunch is served Monday through Friday from their food grilled Japanese-style at their 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dinner is served:table, choose from a selection of sushi onday through Thursday at the sushi bar or take a seat in the rom 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. dinning room and sample the day from 5:30 to 10casual p.m. day from 5 to 10 p.m. and best of Thai cuisine. unday from 5 to 9 p.m.

“If one party wants grilled steak and vegetables, but the other wants sushi or Thai food, each can be served at the same setting,” said Ariake Manager Manop Vasant.

Known for its balance of five fundamental flavors in each dish – hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty, and – Ariake integrates into its foods the flavors of fresh rather than dried herbs and spices.

Sushi and sashimi selections come in one-piece orders starting at $1.50 and include delicacies like caviar, crabmeat, shrimp, and red and white tuna.

Unique rolled sushi like the Volcano Roll features California roll with spicy

ke Japanese Steakhouse 258 Mid Rivers Center St. Peters Phone: 636-397-1144

baked scallops and white tuna. For those with a heartier appetite, selections of six to eight pieces are available ($5.50-$10.50), as is an extensive selection of sushi combos.

Adding to guests’ pleasure are the chefs at the Ariake hibachi grills, who always are a delight. They move like samurais, preparing meals like master chefs in a casual, comfortable environment that is perfect for a romantic evening or fun-filled family dinner.

Whatever your taste, fun and fabulous foods are paramount at Ariake Japanese Steakhouse, and prices are another plus. Dining at Ariake is a party you will not want to miss.

Ariake Japanese Steakhouse 258 Mid Rivers Center • St. Peters (636) 397-1144 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday www.AriakeSteakhouse.net

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JULY 22, 2009 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE

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By JEANNIE SEIBERT The St. Peters Chamber of Commerce is working to stage its fourth annual Sales Tax Holiday Expo at Mid Rivers Mall from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, to take advantage of the popular Sales Tax Holiday back-to-school shopping weekend. However, St. Peters will not be participating in the Sales Tax Holiday this year.

According to Chamber of Commerce Communications and Events Director Kristie Freed, the event is back by popular demand despite the slow economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the perfect opportunity for our members to join with Mid Rivers Mall on a big shopping weekend when mall traffic can exceed 60,000,â&#x20AC;? Freed said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the coming together of the perfect location, date and audience.â&#x20AC;?

Chamber members can subscribe to a booth within the mall during the big backto-school sales event and the chamber will team with Mid Rivers Mall to market the Business Expo along with the local merchantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; individual sales opportunities to promote the added incentives available during the second weekend in August.

Exhibitor sponsorships vary according to size and location within the mall. To get the full details, contact Freed at kfreed@ stpeterschamber.com or call 447-9575.

From the Missouri Department of Revenue, the parameters of the Sales Tax Holiday are outlined: sales tax will be exempt from the purchase of any article of clothing having a taxable value of $100 or less, school supplies up to $50 per purchase, computer software with a taxable value of $350 or less, personal computers not to exceed $3,500 and computer peripheral devices up to $3,500. Under normal circumstances, all state, county and city sales taxes total 7.5 percent.

To clarify the sales tax holiday issue in St. Peters, Mayor Len Pagano issued a statement regarding City Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opt-out of the annual weekend statewide sales tax moratorium. Because the St. Peters Board of Aldermen elected to exercise its right to opt-out of the Sales Tax Holiday, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1.6 percent sales tax will still apply to the sale of those items exempted from the state and county sales tax during the designated weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a sales tax break and still want to shop St. Peters you can,â&#x20AC;? according to Paganoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the Sales Tax Holiday you will still save money in St. Peters because the state and St. Charles County are participating in the holiday.â&#x20AC;?

St. Peters is the only municipality in St. Charles County to opt out of the 2009 Sales Tax Holiday.

According to Pagano, by opting out of the state mandated event, the city saves hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue.

The 1.6 percent sales tax rate was authorized by the voters and funds a myriad of services for both residents and businesses.

If the city were to participate, the mayor said city services would suffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consider in our budget were the whims of the state legislature and their unfunded mandates on local governments,â&#x20AC;? Paganoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s states in the release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that the state legislature shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell us how to govern.â&#x20AC;?

Adding, City Hall spokesman Lisa Bedian said additional fuel costs incurred to travel to a different location to shop for the back-to-school items to which the sales tax holiday applies would cost more than the 1.6 percent savings gained. Reiterating, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one and sixth-tenths cents on a $1 purchase.â&#x20AC;?

GOP to take right field at TR Hughes Ballpark The St. Charles County Republican Central Committee is taking over right field at TR Hughes Stadium when the River City Rascals take on the Windy City baseball team from Chicago on Aug. 7.

Located on Tom Ginnever Drive in Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, the GOP will takeover right field at the ballpark at 7:05 p.m. with a fundraiser prior to the start of the game. First pitch honors will be awarded to the winner of a drawing prior to the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start. A

fireworks show is to follow.

Fundraiser package passes are $10 each; first pitch tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Checks should be made payable to the Republican Central Committee.

For advance reservations, contact Bryan Spencer, 11 Auchly, St. Peters, MO 63376 or by e-mail at bspencerb@aim.com, Cheryl Bates at batesacademy@sbcglobal.net or see the committee Web site at stcharlesgop. com/index.php for more information.

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Wynn, Brazil team to oppose state grant for job retraining program

By JEANNIE SEIBERT St. Charles County government’s Division of Workforce Development will be receiving $480,000 from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to fund the state’s Dislocated Worker Program.

The County Council voted to accept the grant by a margin of five in favor and two against. Council Chair Joe Brazil (Dist. 2) and Councilman Paul Wynn (Dist. 4) cast the no votes on philosophical grounds during the July 13 council session.

“This is almost a half million dollars to support 96 people,” Wynn said.

The funds are designated to retrain St. Charles County residents whose jobs were eliminated due to plant closures or reasons beyond their control and have been working with Workforce Development to secure new jobs.

“We pay Jefferson City (state government) and it trickles back down to us,” Wynn said, re-stating his preference for lower taxes in the upper government echelons in order for local governments to be better enabled to manage their own affairs at the grassroots level.

Wynn, temporarily back from Iraq where he’s working with a defense contractor, attended his first County Council meeting on June 29 since he left for the Middle East last November. He left shortly after his reelection to fill out the remaining term of former Councilman Doug Funderburk who made an early exit after being elected to the Dist. 12 Mo. House of Representatives.

Wynn’s opinions haven’t changed during his absence. Since his first County Council session in 2007, Wynn has bristled against funding any program he deems “not government’s job” or to comply with “unfunded federal government mandates.”

Addressing his comments to the visitors in the chamber and the television audience, Wynn said, “If we raise taxes for tuition for

schooling at Francis Howell or Ft. Zumwalt (school districts) we have to go to the voters to raise taxes and it’s always a huge fight. Here, it’s not in the public eye.

We just taxed you a half-million dollars to put adults in school …when local government is struggling to make ends meet. I’m against it.”

Brazil agreed. “The government’s job is defense and infrastructure,” Brazil said.

While County Executive Steve Ehlmann agreed with the pair in theory, he conveyed the courthouse administration’s stance that the funds were available on a “use it or lose it” basis. It’s better to take the funding to the benefit of distressed county residents than to stand on conviction and leave those unemployed individuals to their own devices.

Ehlmann took exception to a portion of Wynn’s speech. Repeating the line, “We raised your taxes to pay for this,” Ehlmann corrected the record. “The elected representatives in Washington elected to raise taxes,” Ehlmann said. “No one in this room elected to raise taxes. This isn’t a state of Missouri program. It’s a federal program.”

Workforce Development Director Don Holt provided an outline of how the program would be administered.

To provide training classes for people seeking reemployment at or near their former salary levels, Holt said the $350,000 would assist dislocated workers and disabled adults gain skills more desirable in today’s job market. The remainder would cover the administrative costs which includes close, one-on-one counseling.

The actual training will take place through St. Charles Community College, Lindenwood University, Sanford-Brown College, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Vatterott College, among others. The funds were made available through the Workforce Investment Act Title I B ARRA Dislocated Worker Program.

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Midwest Music Central The quest to buy a piano or organ ends at Midwest Music Central. Piano Manager Bob Gray is there to answer all questions about the purchase. The store sells primarily pianos, organs and digital pianos.

“Midwest and I make the perfect musical match,” said Gray, who is widely known in music retailing as “The Music Man.” Bob Gray began piano lessons at age six, added drums until age 11 and then switched to the cello. In his youth, Gray played with orchestras in New England, then for eight years with the Tulsa Philharmonic. After moving to St. Louis in 1960, Gray was principal cellist of the Kirkwood Symphony Orchestra for several years and managed music stores.

Having amassed 56 years of experience in the music field, Gray wants to share his knowledge with his customers.

“I love taking a piano apart to show customers all the intricacies of tone and

touch,” said Gray, who literally knows the instrument inside and out. “It’s so important to know the salesperson who is helping you select the piano you will have in your home for the rest of your life.”

Gray has sold more than 15,000 pianos in the St. Louis area and also offers piano appraisals. He is one of eight people chosen to write the “Orion Piano Blue Book,” he still performs at private functions and at the Cardinals Club, and he has his own big-band era music CD, “Stairway to the Stars.”

For help with a piano or organ purchase, Gray is the man, and Midwest Music Central is where he can be found.

Midwest Music Central 17702 Chesterfield Airport Rd. • Chesterfield (636) 536-2889 • (314) 409-0787 Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs. www.midwestmusicstl.com

Clearing fogged insulated glass is now easier than ever with the innovative Crystal Clear process. For a fraction of the price of new windows, Clear Window Technology can quickly remove trapped moisture from failed insulated glass and restore clarity and lost insulating value. The technique has been in use in Canada since 1989 and Clear Window Technology brought it to the U.S. in 2005.

Certified technicians use precision tools to clean the interior of the glass and introduce valves to enable the window to expel moisture. The valve allows vaporized moisture to vent to the outside and keeps additional moisture from accumulating. As a result, the window looks great and supports the natural cycle of evaporation.

“We use only environmentally friendly chemicals which are harmless to people, pets and plants. As a result, some windows have too much damage for the process to work,” said Dennis

McHugh, who co-owns Clear Window with Susan McHugh. “In those cases, we can replace the damaged glass with a superior insulating glass that uses ‘warm edge’ technology, leaving the existing frame in place. The seal is so good that it carries a 20 year warranty against failure. We’ve replaced over 80,000 pieces of glass with this type of seal and can count the failures on one hand.”

Complete window and door and patio door replacement is available through their Air Shield division, a BBB Accredited business that’s been supplying quality replacement products, including Andersen, since 1983.

Free evaluations are provided, and all products are backed with a 20 year warranty.

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Enhancing the bond between your pet and family

Positive Paws Pet Training was opened in December, 2006 by Kim Gracner.

With a life long passion for dogs and successfully educating over 1800 dogs, she decided to create a company which provides individualized training. Positive Paws Pet Training offers an in-home customized service differing in plans depending on the pet owner’s goals. Inhome training allows your dog to learn in his own environment.

Kim's programs are tailored to teach all ages and breeds. Everyday issues such as house training, jumping, digging, nipping, and barking are addressed accordingly in every plan, along with more challenging issues such as aggression, anxiety, or fear.

Since pet ownership has dramatically increased over the years, Kim believes that the public more readily recognizes the impact and benefit of training. Today, dogs are an important part of the family.

“People understand that training is more than just teaching your dog cues,” Kim says. “It involves understanding your dog’s behavior.”

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The method of training is as important as the cues which are taught. Positive Paws Pet Training practices positive and reliable techniques, and believe that dogs learn more readily by rewarding and encouraging methods.

Kim is a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor, Certified Pet Dog Trainer, member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Association and Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors.

She continues to expand her knowledge by attending training seminars and workshops by world-renowned trainers and behaviorists.

Kim and her husband have two four-legged family members: Brandie, a Chocolate Labrador Retriever, and Baxter, a Golden Retriever.

Positive Paws Pet Training (636) 352-3104 www.positivepawstraining.com

Nothing beats a great summertime barbecue with friends and family out on a beautiful wooden deck, and Wood Re New wants to help ensure that deck is looking its best. For more than five years, Wood Re New has exceeded customer expectations by offering a unique wood cleaning and protecting process and trustworthy service.

The Wood Re New process removes dirt, mold and weathered stain by applying only low pressure that will not damage wood. By using an environmentally friendly cleaner and protectant, Wood Re New safely cleans and protects exteriors including decks, fencing, siding, docks and play sets.

Shortly after opening his first location in Springfield, Mo., in 1993, Wood Re New founder Stan Krempges developed an environmentally safe cleaner designed specifically for exterior wood.

“I don’t know of anyone else that is doing a process like us,” said Jeffrey Alley, Wood Re New president. “It’s important for the customer because it takes away the worry over vegetation damage or impact on pets.”

The thick, foam cleaner clings to surfaces to achieve amazing results, and with the protectant, gives wood surfaces a new appearance that is protected against the elements.

“Wood Re New believes honesty is the best policy and will not make unrealistic commitments,” Alley said. “I don’t know of anyone else that is doing a process like us. Some companies offer 25- or 30-year guarantees, but that is misleading, Maintaining the color is very important and that is what people are looking for. The color will fade over time, depending on sun exposure. Each situation is different.”

There may be many deck and fence cleaning companies out there, but none of them compare to Wood Re New. Wood Re New (314) 453-9663 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.Woodrenew.com

JULY 22, 2009 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE

Vein Specialties offers the most advanced and safest procedures available in the St. Louis area for removal of spider veins and varicose veins. Dr. Norman Bein, in practice for 35 years, is board certified in general, vascular and thoracic surgery, and is a registered vascular technician. Dr. Bein has dedicated his medical experience to the inoffice treatment of vein disease. He specializes in the medical and cosmetic treatment of varicose veins and spider veins that occur on the legs, face, chest and hands.

During a patient’s initial visit, Dr. Bein performs diagnostic ultrasounds.

Utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art equipment and laser technology, he tailors each patient’s treatment to individual symptoms using minimally invasive procedures that result in little or no downtime and long-term, lasting results.

“All procedures are done in the office under local anesthesia,” said Maria Bein, a nurse at Vein Specialties. “Half of our patients go back to work within two days. The patients’ comfort, safety and convenience is our utmost concern.”

The name says it all. Sparklewash Interiors specializes in restoring floors and hard surfaces to a sparkling, likenew appearance.

Sparklewash Interiors’ owner Fred Schoder has been in the exterior power washing business for eight years and recently decided to expand to offer additional interior and exterior services. Examples of Sparklewash Interiors services are cleaning and sealing of grout, natural stone and brick floors; countertops; carpeting; and shower enclosures. Also offered are exterior power cleaning of garage floors, driveways, pool decks and patios, plus commercial building lobbies, offices, restrooms and walkways.

“First, we apply an eco-friendly, deep cleaning solution that loosens up the grime,” Schoder said. “We next clean the surface with a patented floor tool called a Turbo Sprayer that applies heated water at just the right pre-selected cleaning pressure. Then it’s vacuum-extracted, leaving the surface almost completely dry. It cleans deeper than other equipment on the market.

This patented equipment removes all dirt, grime and bacteria.”

All treatments are provided by an experienced, caring and competent staff. As specialists in venous disease, they are able to focus all efforts on the patients’ individual needs. Each vein treatment is tailored to individual symptoms, and results are exceptional and long lasting. Treating vein disease is not just a small part of Vein Specialties – it is all they do, and that makes a big difference to patients.

In most cases, vein procedures are considered medically necessary and are covered by insurance. Vein Specialties is offering free varicose and spider vein screenings at its Creve Coeur office on Aug. 5. Give them a call to schedule an appointment.

Vein Specialties 11456 Olive Blvd., Suite 200 Creve Coeur (314) 993-8233 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm www.veinspecialtiesllc.com

Sparklewash Interiors utilizes certified technicians and is fully licensed and insured. The company serves greater St. Charles and St. Louis areas and offers a free, no obligation demonstration. A regularly scheduled maintenance program is available.

“If you have considered replacing tile because someone else has not been able to get it clean, give us the opportunity before expensive replacement,” Schoder said. “We strive to ensure complete satisfaction by providing professional, affordable, high quality service. There are no surprises and no hidden charges. We’ll clean your floor or hard surface like it’s never been cleaned before.”

Sparklewash Interiors P.O. Box 1186 St. Charles (636) 949-0206 Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.sparkleinterior.com

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There is no reason to tolerate termite or other pests’ damage when the experienced staff at Amco Ranger Termite and Pest Solutions is just a phone call away. Since 1965, Amco Ranger has been serving St. Charles County and the greater St. Louis area with their safe pest control solutions and 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

As a QualityPro Green member, an industry program exclusive to National Pest Management Association members, Amco Ranger has proven to be as responsible towards the environment as it is to its customers. They offer green pest control services that really work by utilizing new organic and reducedrisk products.

Customer satisfaction is of the paramount importance to Amco Ranger. If for any reason work is not done to 100 percent satisfaction, they will keep returning until the problem is solved, or refund the last service payment.

Their service warranties are also second to none, and Amco Ranger provides damage warranties on qualifying termite services as well as other industry-leading service warranties. This is all part of their “Badge of Guaranteed Protection.” The symbol of guaranteed pest protection and over 40 years expe-

What do you do with tubs, showers, floors, and countertops that are falling apart and have all but lost their luster?

The Grout Medic’s team of specialists have just the cure. An independently owned and operated franchise, The Grout Medic has been restoring grout and tile for years. In fact, many West St. Louis County residents and commercial businesses have taken advantage of The Grout Medic treatments and brought their tile and grout back to looking like they were just installed.

Instead of remodeling, installing a pieced cover-up, or starting from scratch, why not turn your bathroom or kitchen eyesores over to a company that can treat the real problem? At just a fraction of the cost of other solutions, The Grout Medic takes you back to when the tile, grout, and caulk were new and keeps them that way for 15 to 20 years. From steam cleaning and stain sealing floors that have lost their original beauty to removing and replacing old, cracked and moldy grout

rience in pest management.

Amco Ranger keeps its staff up-todate on the latest technologies and industry advancements by providing continuous training and education.

Their technicians are well-trained, security-screened and drug-tested so homeowners can trust them in their homes. At Amco Ranger, safety and effectiveness go hand-in-hand.

As a locally family owned and operated business for three generations, Amco Ranger Termite and Pest Solutions treats customers with the respect and care they deserve. Customers can rest assured that those irritating pests will be gone and their homes will be left unharmed.

Call today for a free, no obligation home inspection and look for the Badge of Guaranteed Protection.

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and caulk, and even making small repairs to walls with trouble spots, The Grout Medic team have a proven solution to homeowners’ needs.

Unsightly grout, the area between the tiles, as well as cracking caulk, the area between the wall and the tub, can greatly affect the aesthetics of a room and ultimately depreciate the value of a home. Once The Grout Medic specialists respond to a grout or tile “emergency,” their proven methods and fast, friendly service will quickly cure the problem.

The Grout Medic has been selected as the after-care expert of choice by many of the country’s leading tile and grout manufacturers, and unanimously received the # 1 ranking in the Maintenance – Grout Repair category from Entrepreneur Magazine for 2009 and 2008.

The Grout Medic (314) 567-2005 www.thegroutmedic.com

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Taxes

on wireless phone services Missouri ranks in top 10 in nation

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lthough cell phones are integral to everyday communications, Missourians might be shocked to discover that tax rates on their wireless services rank among some of the highest in the United States.

In fact, many West County residents probably do not realize that 14 percent or more of their monthly bills for wireless services goes to combined taxes that have little to do with covering direct cell phone usage.

Furthermore, given local business tax factors, St. Louis area residents comparatively pay one of the highest rates within the state, said Jim Schuler, assistant vice president, external and state affairs, for Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) in Washington, D.C. Missouri’s in-state taxes also are considerably higher than the federally-set rate of about one-half cent a minute that the biggest telephone companies charge for calls from one state to another.

A quick check of monthly bills for wireless services reveals line-item fees related to sales taxes for state, county and city; regulatory cost recovery charges; a federal universal service charge; and a municipal gross receipts surcharge.

Ballwin resident Adam Mustoe, an AT&T customer, said these types of charges are a bit surprising when phone users begin to dissect the actual expenses.

A few years ago, the topic of excessive taxes and fees on wireless services caught the attention of one government affairs consultant who started monitoring the issue.

Scott Mackey, a Vermont-based economist and partner at Kimbell Sherman Ellis LLP, published a study in July 2007 that indicated Missouri had jumped from No. 13 to the fifth-highest ranking state in the nation for taxes paid on wireless services, with a state and local tax rate of 15.73 percent. Missouri’s total rate at that time, including federal impositions, was 19.92 percent.

Mackey said during the most recent - but unpublished - comparison he completed in July 2008, Missouri now ranks eighth highest nationally, with an average of 13.7 percent combined state and local rates.

Tax rates are so high in Missouri because many of the state’s cities have very high business license taxes on wireless services, Mackey said.

“These high rates date back to the regulated era when local phone companies agreed to pay high taxes in exchange for using public streets and rights-of-way to place their poles, wires, and other infrastructure,” Mackey said. “Back then, the typical local phone bill was under $20 per month, so

By JULIE BROWN PATTON even a 10 percent rate meant just $2 per month.”

Mackey said that unfortunately for consumers, cities sued to make wireless companies pay these same types of taxes, and they won.

Missouri legislators tried to remedy this situation in 2005 by capping the rates on these taxes at 5 percent, passing a bill that was signed into law, said Mackey.

“However, this bill was overturned on a technicality by the U.S. Supreme Court, and cities were given free reign to impose taxes on wireless service at rates ranging from 2 percent to 11 percent,” Mackey said. “Because the typical monthly wireless bill is $50 per month (more for family plans), these taxes are real ‘cash cows’ for Missouri cities.”

Schuler said there typically are two types of “impositions” required by federal, state and local governments: percentage-based measures charged on the retail sales

price of the service or fixed fees charged on a per unit basis.

Schuler said that Missouri’s state and local tax rate for wireless services is a combination of a state sales tax of 4.23 percent; access and intrastate local sales taxes of 3 percent; and a local business license tax of 8.5 percent.

Adding these individual averages together resulted in Missouri’s total transaction tax of 15.73 percent in 2007.

St. Louis’ business license tax is 7.75 percent, so the total taxes in St. Louis are 14.98 percent, Schuler said.

All of the Missouri-specific impositions fund general revenue for state and local governments, Schuler said.

Schuler said that for the past four years, wireless products and services have been taxed two to three times more than other taxable goods and services across the nation. In Missouri, he said it is about double because most consumers have to pay both the state and local sales tax.

Lawmakers get hung up on phone access reform Legislation that would force a gradual reduction in Missouri’s intrastate phone access fees got hung up in the process this past spring because lawmakers representing the interests of their local phone service providers, such as AT&T, CenturyTel and Embarq, were unable to agree on a plan to adjust the rates that companies charge each other when customers make long distance calls.

“Anything that creates pressure on prices or generates savings to certain (telephone) carriers could have consequences for customers — good and bad consequences,” said Ric Telthorst, president of the Missouri Telecommunications Industry Association.

Telthorst said that some state senators believed such legislation could benefit customers of AT&T and wireless providers such as Verizon Communications Inc. and Sprint Nextel Corp. while costing the customers of other local phone service providers such as CenturyTel Inc. and Embarq Corp.

The “access” cost that providers charge each other varies by company. The current per minute charge ranges from 3 cents to 21 cents, said Natelle Dietrich, director, utilities operations division of the Missouri Public Service Commission.

Telthorst said following the report adopted by the Interim Joint Committee on Voice Communications Regulation in January, industry stakeholders developed a compromise proposal to address access reform. The

plan relied on the use of a benchmark rate for large carriers, a $1 rate adjustment for small carriers, a $1 surcharge on all voice providers, and establishment of a state fund.

Legislative leadership, however, rejected the proposal and specifically opposed establishing a state fund.

Legislation then was filed to lower intrastate rates for all carriers by 5 percent per year for three years, Telthorst said. Legislation to lower the intrastate rates of price-cap carriers to interstate levels within two years also was proposed.

While both bills were heard in their respective committees and voted out of committee, they never went to the full legislature.

Telthorst said he believes the phone access reform issue likely will be addressed again early in the 2010 Missouri Legislature session, with a hard push to resolve the issue coming from House and Senate leadership. He said he suspects telephone carriers will have informal meetings this summer to try to work out compromises prior to the session that starts in January.

In addition, legislation that would have established a 25-cent tax on wireless phones to fund local 9-1-1 emergency centers was anticipated, but never actively pursued by local government interests, Telthorst said.

He said senators criticized the tax push and urged supporters to consider a plan to consolidate local 9-1-1 operations to trim expenses.

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Rascals fighting to hold onto first place for second half of season

By STEPHEN GLOVER that although his squad has accomplished With a total of seven players attending a lot this season, there’s always room for the Frontier League’s All-Star Game last more improvement.”

Wednesday in Rockford, Ill., the River City “We’ve got to get better,” Parker said.

Rascals are ready to get back to business “We’ve got to hit better against the good and continue their fight for the league’s pitching in the league because we’ve had Western Division championship. some guys shut us down. Everybody’s “There’s definitely a lot of things that number one pitcher has pretty much shut we can get better at,” Rascals head coach us down. So we’ve got to start figuring out Chad Parker said. “The main thing we talk how to beat those guys. But we’ve also got about is fulfilling our purpose each day by to shut some guys down and get better on going out and doing the best that we can. the mound. We’ve got to get more depth in We don’t worry about the standings and our starting rotation and we’d like to add we don’t talk about it. When we do our job another power arm to the bullpen.” well, the standings will show that in end.”

This Wednesday evening the Rascals Outfielder Chris Colton, designated host the Lake Erie Crushers at 7:05 p.m. hitter Chad Maddox and third baseman Lake Erie is currently in second place in Ryan Wehrle were selected as starters for the East Division with a record of 25-22 the Frontier League’s Western Division overall as of July 15, which puts the CrushAll-Star team. River City shortstop Jorge ers 3.5 games back of first place KalamaGutierrez along with pitchers Jake Laber, zoo, who’s currently 29-19.

Jason and Josh Lowey were also selected “Lake Erie’s very good defensively and as members of the All-Star team. have a lot of good athletes,” Parker said.

“We were represented very well in the “They swing the bat good and can run good, All-Star Game,” Parker said. “Chris Colton, so you could say that they’re built a lot like Jorge Gutierrez and Ryan Wehrle all had us. We had some very close games with a hit and Wehrle had an RBI. All three of them and I think that every game was a our pitchers ended up throwing shutout two-run game. It poses a very good matchinnings.” up for us.”

The Rascals The Rascals then travel to Crestwood, Ill., will now focus on to take on the Windy City Thunderbolts in the second half of a four-game series that starts this Thursday the 2009 season at 7:05 p.m. The Thunderbolts are currently where they hope 29-19 overall, which puts them 1.5 games to keep their 1.5 behind the Rascals. game lead over “Windy City is good all around,” Parker the Windy City said. “They’ve got good pitching from T h u n d e r b o l t s . their starters and their relievers, so they’re Parker believes a very tough team to score off of.”

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Clients looking for a fresh, clean cut, a bold new color or a trendy style designed especially to frame their unique features should check out Ensemble Salon in O’Fallon. Ensemble Salon, a full-service salon and clothing boutique, helps clients choose everything from a great new hair color or style to the clothing that best accentuates their body type.

“We offer the best consultations to help find the right style for your body and face shape,” said Carri Thornton, who owns Ensemble Salon with her husband, Matt. “We can also help body-type you and help you dress your best from head to toe.”

Stylists at Ensemble always are training in new techniques to stay current with the latest fashion trends, hair cuts, styles and color. The salon specializes in dry hair cutting techniques that enable the stylist to provide a flawless haircut.

“Dry cutting enables the stylist to cut and sculpt the hair without pulling it out of shape or frame,” Thornton aid.

“It blends the hair, giving clients a flawless haircut.”

Providing the perfect finishing touch to area homes is a job Gateway Shutters & Blinds, Inc. has taken seriously for 12 years. The custom window covering company offers clients a wide variety of interior shutters, blinds and shades designed to complement and update existing décor.

Quality workmanship and service are key components to the success of Gateway Shutters & Blinds, an owner-operated company carrying only top quality, name brand products such as Hunter Douglas, Graber and Kathy Ireland Home by Alta. The quality products carry a limited lifetime warranty.

“Our goal is to provide a quality, custom product that fulfills the needs of our customers within their budget,” owner Karen Rainwater said.

All wood shutters are made from top quality hardwood and custom made to fit each individual home, and the company has a large selection of paint and stain to expertly match existing home décor. As an alternative to hardwood shutters, composite shutters are also offered.

Clients can choose, too, from several

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The shop also includes a variety of clothing and unique accessories. Stylists are well-trained to help clients choose the most flattering pieces for their particular body type.

Stylists are specially-trained also to do hair extensions, air brush makeup and to create unique nail designs.

Ensemble has a medical estician, trained in fillers and power derm.

“We are the only salon in St. Louis offering this service right now,” said Thornton, who has been a stylist for 17 years. “Our salon specializes in giving clients what they want and need. We are trained to listen and respond with our professional opinion.”

Ensemble Salon 1120 Technology Drive, Suite 115 O’Fallon (636) 922-5377 Tues. – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mon.

types of blinds, including wood, faux wood, mini-blinds, vignettes, silhouettes and woven woods, all of which are available with multiple louver and valance options.

Gateway Shutters & Blinds offers shop-at-home convenience.

“We bring everything to the client,” David Rainwater said. “We bring the samples and help determine what best fits their needs and their budget.”

The owner-operated business prides itself on excellent, hands-on customer service.

“We, as owners, specialize in service before, during and after the sale. We present, measure and install, but most of all we provide service after the sale,” said David & Karen.

Gateway Shutters & Blinds offers a free consultation and estimate.

Gateway Shutters & Blinds, Inc. 408 Lantana Lane • St. Peters (636) 926-0170 Flexible hours www.gatewayshuttersandblinds.com

In today’s hi-tech world, individuals and companies depend on fast, reliable information technology service. A leading on-site computer services company, Fast-Teks On-Site Computer Services of St. Charles offers a full range of information technology solutions to meet all of your home and business computing needs.

“Having co-owned a video production company for 15 years, owner, Nancy Tankersley, brings that experience in building a strong business to Fast Teks.”

“We built our video business on a reputation of quality customer service,” Tankersley said. “Fast-Teks is another service industry where we can build a solid, referral-based business based on outstanding customer service and follow through.”

Fast-Teks’ trained staff provides professional, high-quality service at affordable rates in the comfort and convenience of customers’ own location.

“We send certified technicians to your home or small business for networking, virus and spyware removal, and trou-

West County vacationers can feel at home away from home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Wildwood transplant Doug Stockton, a 1994 Lafayette High School graduate, followed (via Columbia) his parents to their beloved Lake of the Ozarks, and opened a Cold Stone Creamery within the Osage Beach Premium Outlets. In 2007, Doug decided to open Stockton’s Pub & Grill, a family restaurant near the mall entrance.

“I designed the restaurant from the bottom up including all the dishes; the recipes are mine,” said Stockton, who specializes in American dishes with inventive twists. “For lunch, we serve all-American favorites while our dinners feature hand cut premium steaks, fresh fish and unique pastas.”

Decorated in a casual, bistro style, Stockton’s features a fun, relaxed feeling and focuses on American traditions of vacation, family, and celebrations.

Walls are decorated with nostalgic black and white photos taken in the early 1950’s. Seating accommodates up to 288 and includes fair-weather patio seating for up to 80.

All-You-Can-Eat nights at Stockton’s include catfish on Tuesdays and Peel & Eat Shrimp on Wednesdays. Entrée

bleshooting,” Tankersley said. “We hire only certified technicians. “They are fully insured, and have undergone background checks. That way the customer knows their valuable information is safe and secure.”

Fast-Teks offers same-day computer repair service. Business services include server installation and support, data recovery, and remote data backup.

Residential services include anti-virus and Internet security solutions, computer troubleshooting, and home wireless networks.

“We differentiate ourselves by understanding customers’ needs Tankersley said. “We aim to be the No. 1 computer service company serving St. Charles, St. Peters and Earth City.”

Fast-Teks On-Site Computer Services of St. Charles (636) 916-FAST (3278) 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Saturday www.fastteks.com

specials are offered nightly, and luscious Filet and Lobster Tail dinner are only $15.99 every Friday and Saturday.

Entertainment, always provided by the Lakes ONLY Singing Bartenders, is an interactive one of a kind show.

A hands-on owner, Stockton is always there, working in the kitchen or greeting guests. His locally owned and operated restaurant belongs to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Missouri and National Restaurant Association, as well as the NFIB. Stockton’s is the neighborhood restaurant at Osage Beach. Make this your Lake Tradition.

Stockton’s Pub & Grill 4540 Highway 54 • Osage Beach (573) 348-1500 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday –Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday www.stocktonspubandgrill.com

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BJC™ O’Fallon Urgent Care When an illness or injury cannot wait, BJC O’Fallon Urgent Care Center can answer the call. The Center is staffed with board-certified physicians, licensed and registered nurses and technicians who provide prompt medical attention without an appointment. The compassionate, knowledgeable staff is there seven days a week 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

“O’Fallon has had a lot of growth in the last 15 years, and the population consists of many families with children,” said Terry Cutler, LPN, office manager at O’Fallon Urgent Care.

“Many who are sick or become injured cannot get an appointment with their physician or pediatrician to fit their schedule. We offer immediate care at the patient’s convenience.”

O’Fallon Urgent Care is part of BJC Healthcare, the leading healthcare provider in the St. Louis area. The Center is conveniently located on Hwy. K., minutes from 64/40. Licensed physicians and skilled nurses with an average of 20-plus years of experience take ownership of and respond to all

We Are Growing! patients’ needs.

Conditions commonly treated there include sprains and fractures; cuts; painful urination; eye injuries; ear, sinus and upper respiratory infections; rashes and minor burns; cold and flu; animal and insect bites; and allergies.

Workman’s Comp evaluation and treatment, physicals, radiology services, blood pressure checks, PPD/TB and pregnancy and paternity testing also are offered.

“We strive to make sure every patient is treated with respect,” Cutler said.

“We have to consider ourselves an extension of their primary care team by helping people find the relief they need. Seeking medical attention sooner rather than later can be critical to the healing process.”

BJC O’Fallon Urgent Care Center 2630 Hwy. K • O’Fallon (636) 980-5300 Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

Midwest Music Conservatory From fine musical instruments to indepth music education to instrument service and repair, Midwest Music Conservatory offers it all. For 39 years, owner Jerry Roberts has been operating his business in the St. Louis area, although it is new to Clarkson Valley.

A tragic fire in 2007 opened up an opportunity to move out of St. Louis City and into a larger facility further west, which opened in May 2008.

Midwest Music Conservatory specializes in better quality instruments – many of which are made in America – than can’t be found in “big box” music outlets, with products including acoustic and digital pianos, electric and acoustic guitars and church and home organs. Instruments and sound systems are available for purchase or rent.

Featuring one of the oldest musical instrument service shops, Midwest Music Conservatory employs factorytrained technicians and offers warranty service.

As the region’s premier music education facility, students are challenged by professional instructors and will soon

be able to participate in a free music theory class in addition to private lessons.

“It’s a curriculum-based program, so if you send your child here to learn to play guitar, they’re going to learn music and not just how to play their favorite song,” Roberts said.

Midwest Music Conservatory hosts concerts by renowned musicians, student recitals, lectures and seminars in their 500-plus-seat concert hall. Concerts are open to the public and give students the opportunity to gain confidence in stage presence and experience an intimate setting with world-wide artists.

For a musical instrument or thorough music education, there is no better place than Midwest Music Conservatory.

Midwest Music Conservatory 15977 Clayton Road, Clarkson Valley Clarkson Valley, Mo. (636) 527-5558 www.midwestmusicstl.com

As a personal financial representative in Wildwood, Leslie North of The North Insurance Agency, Inc., knows many local families. Her knowledge and understanding of the people in the Wildwood community help her provide customers with an outstanding level of service. North enjoys helping families protect the things that are important to them: their families, their homes, their cars and more. She also helps her clients prepare strategies to achieve their financial goals.

“I’m proud to work with a company that has been serving satisfied customers for over 75 years,” North said.

“Customers count on outstanding financial strength and superior claims service to help protect what they value most. Allstate delivers on their promise.” In fact, Allstate’s outstanding financial strength and superior claims service received an A+ (Superior) rating by A.M. Best.

“Quality service, strength and satisfaction – that’s something I’m glad to

Martha’s Hands Home Health is on a mission to serve with compassion. Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate private duty home health care. Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands over 30 years ago. While a nursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by the Sisters of Mercy emphasizing total wellness.

Because she wanted to maintain those high standards, Eileen turned to her husband for expertise.

Since the 1980s, John had been building his own successful engineering firm. With Eileen’s focus on high quality standards and John’s ability to s e t - u p a c o m p a n y, M a r t h a ’s Hands started in their basement in 1997. While actual family members have joined the company, the Hedricks consider all of their employees like members of their family, working to continue Eileen’s original mission of “Love through Service.”

Known for quality and compassionate service, Martha’s Hands has grown to become one of the premiere private

be a part of,” North said.

North is committed to showing her clients how Allstate is different and better than the rest.

“From sharing our broad product offerings for your protection and financial needs to offering you a real relationship you can count on, I’ll help you prepare for your financial future and offer a higher standard of service, delivered wherever and whenever you need,” she said.

To better accommodate clients, The North Insurance Agency has opened a second office, located in Washington, Mo. Staffed by Stephen North, it offers the same coverages and the outstanding customer service North’s customers have come to expect.

The North Insurance Agency, Inc. 16828 Manchester Rd. • Wildwood (636) 458-9797 1100 Stafford St., Suite 110 • Washington (636) 432-0028

duty home health agencies in St. Louis, expanding to include a second office in St. Peters to better serve their St. Charles County clients and caregivers.

Assistance that Martha’s Hands can provide include: bathing, grooming, dressing; meal preparation/clean-up, medication set-up and reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, errand running, mental stimulation, companionship and spiritual support.

Martha’s Hands additionally offers programs like Just For Moms. This program provides assistance with the family’s daily activities for expecting and new moms. Martha’s Hands also is offering Home Dentistry services.

Instead of going to a dentist, Dr. Dennis McCaffrey will offer basic dental services in the comfort of home.

Martha’s Hands 5650 Mexico Rd., Suite 12 • St. Peters (636) 447-9393 www.MarthasHands.com

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Brian Schurgin, MD, regional medical officer for the Schumacher Group, the management group that oversees hospital emergency rooms at several SSM Health Care facilities, and an emergency department physician on staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, says the bottom line to beating the heat is to drink more fluids than your body expels.

“Fluid is vital to your body’s ability to cool yourself off. If you can’t sweat, you can’t cool your body off,” Schurgin said.

“Not only does cool water cool your internal body temperature, that fluid comes out of your body through sweat, sits on your skin, evaporates and completes the cooling process.”

Most people should drink 64 ounces of water a day, Schurgin said, because that is the amount our bodies lose from normal bodily processes. Compound the process with added heat, and increasing fluid consumption is even more important. On days with 80 percent humidity, the air is already saturated with water, and that creates a situation where there is less ability for sweat to evaporate and cool the skin.

Breathing, moving, sweating and urinating all take fluids from our bodies, so you need to replace those fluids at a minimum, Schurgin said. And if you work in the hot sun, Schurgin advises adding 2 to 8 liters of water more to your daily regimen.

“You’re talking about someone working in the hot sun, and that can take a lot of fluids out of you. You’re drinking so you can sweat and thermo-regulate your body.

If you’re dehydrated, you can move from heat exhaustion to heat stroke, which is a very serious condition,” Schurgin said.

“The best way to gauge whether you’re well hydrated is to gauge your body’s urine output. You should be drinking enough to continue to urinate two to three times a day.”

Older people and those on medications such as high blood pressure or diabetes medication are at a higher risk of heat stroke. Elderly patients or smaller children will be at higher risks because they can’t thermo-regulate their bodies as well as others.

However, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services,

among the 10 Missourians who died of heat related causes last year, three were age 65 or older; seven were 25 to 64 years of age.

Margaret Donnelly, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said that between 2000 and 2008, 203 Missourians died from heat-related causes.

The elderly and chronically ill are often more vulnerable because they perspire less and are more likely to be taking medications that can impair the body’s response to heat.

Those medications include antihistamines, heart drugs, over-the-counter sleeping pills, anti-depressants, antipsychotics, major tranquilizers and some medications for Parkinson’s disease.

“The most common thing we’ve seen (in area emergency rooms) is heat stroke, which is a true emergency that can damage to the kidneys,” Schurgin said. “The first thing that happens is heat exhaustion, which includes symptoms people get when exposed to higher temperatures and are unable to replace their volume fluid loss.”

Workers who are outside 12 hours a day doing heavy labor have a hard time making up lost fluid, Schurgin said. If you experi-

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Alliance Tax & Accounting Services, LLC Bill Ozenkoski just may have been born to bake, and customers of Ozenkoski’s Bakery in St. Peters are reaping the sweet rewards of his sinfully delicious creations.

The family-owned bakery had its start in Ferguson back in 1963 and it was known for its fabulously famous gooey butter coffee cake. The bakery closed in 1982 and re-opened in St. Peters when Bill Ozenkoski, the son of the original owner, decided that baking was a part of him.

“After you do it for years, baking gets in your blood; it grows on you,” Ozenkoski said.

Ozenkoski’s Bakery offers a variety of sweet treats including quality cakes and pastries and gourmet cupcakes and brownies. The bakery also creates spectacularly beautiful wedding and specialty cakes by request.

Ozenkoski said that his artistic ability does not translate onto paper, but give him a cake and a tube of icing, and he becomes a master artiste. In 2005, at

Edelman Computer Services serves home users and small businesses in the St. Peters and surrounding area. The company was begun initially as a part time home-based business in 1996.

Owner Doug Edelman had noted a lack of computer services targeted to and appropriately priced for the home user and small business markets. He started ECS to help fill that niche. He bills himself as the “Neighborhood Computer Geek in YOUR Neighborhood.”

ECS provides such services as troubleshooting and repair, wired and wireless networking, security sweep/ cleaning, upgrades and performance optimization and what he jokingly refers to as general “ghostbusting,” referring to when a customer’s machine behaves as though it were “haunted.”

Edelman Computer Services provides in-home and on-site service as well as pickup and delivery. Most problems can be fixed in a single visit. The recent rash of worms, viruses, trojans and other

the America’s Center Bridal Show, Ozenkoski won “Best Wedding Cake Design” and “Best Contemporary Design” – awards based on the discriminating tastes of 1,400 voting brides-to-be.

Of course, Ozenkoski understands that while aesthetics are extremely important in a wedding cake, great taste also is essential.

“Bakery goods are sold on eye appeal, but you have to make it look good and taste good,” Ozenkoski said. “I think what sets us apart is that we keep the eye appeal and the quality appeal up.

It’s the same way we’ve done business since we were in Ferguson. We’ve always been big on quality.”

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Mr. Edelman is a professional IT Specialist by trade. He holds professional certifications from Microsoft, Novell and CompTia and has taught PC Maintenance & Repair and Network Fundamentals at St. Charles Community College.

Whether a system needs tweaking, protecting, cleaning or resurrecting, Edelman Computer Services has the expertise and experience you need.

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Accuracy, integrity, honesty and a commitment to personalized quality service along with customer satisfaction at a reasonable fee are the guiding principles on which Alliance Tax & Accounting Services LLC was founded four tax seasons ago.

Bruce Huelskamp, the newest full time professional, is a CPA and holds an MBA degree. Bruce has over 30 years of tax and accounting experience with particular expertise regarding fixed asset related issues.

Bruce, along with co-owners Darrell Hackmann and Robert (Bob) Woodsmall, who are both enrolled agents, feels the knowledge and experience of a CPA or Enrolled Agent is essential to professionally fulfilling client needs.

Make sure to ask your paid tax return preparer for their qualifications. Many nationwide tax preparation companies use part-time preparers who have no

Marla Rieman, founder and owner of Breakthrough Fitness, LLC., began building her business in 2003. Since that time, she has grown her company in excess of 900%. She credits her success to the loyalty and referrals of returning clients. New to the St. Louis area at that time, Marla decided that she wanted to create a company using her education, training, knowledge in and passion for health and fitness.

Marla’s focus is on each individual, even in group settings. Her company offers local outdoor boot camps, weather permitting, moving indoors only when necessary. Breakthrough Fitness also takes its energizing, sweat producing programs to various businesses who want to encourage employees to get in shape. Marla is goal oriented, consequently, she challenges each individual to set and achieve goals, be they large or small.

Her greatest delight is the success of her clients.

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qualification other than a short tax course and charge fees much greater than Alliance. Give Alliance a call or stop by if you have tax questions or concerns. Even better, bring in your last year tax returns for a free review.

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You must catch the error before December 31st (not next year) or you do not get the refund.

Give Alliance a call today at 636477-0829. Alliance is easy to find at 5055 Highway N in Cottleville just a few blocks down from Francis Howell Central H.S. Alliance Tax and Accounting Services, L.L.C. 5055 Highway N Cottleville, MO 636-477-0829 www.alliancetaxpros.com

Marla trains people in her private studio, located in Winghaven, and also travels to clients’ homes. Working out with friends is an excellent way to have affordable and fun personal training.

She trains individually or in groups of 2 or 3. Rates are available on her website.

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Attention parents: A locally owned, reasonably priced planet landed six months ago in St. Peters. Planet Fun, owned by two mothers, Wendy Berry and Jill Gould, features a world of fun.

“As moms, we wanted a familyfocused business where we could make a significant, positive impact,” Gould said.

The owners accomplished that goal with a 12,000-square-foot children’s indoor playground with 2-story tunnels and slides and a 900-square-foot toddler area for kids under 3. More than 35 redemption-style arcade games are perfectly placed for any kid who dares tests their skills, shoot the ball into the moving basket or drive crazily in a racing game.

General admission covers unlimited play every day of the week. In addition, Planet Fun works with scouts, churches, sports teams and schools to host fundraisers and lock-ins for a fun, affordable time. They offer gift certificates and annual passes too.

Berry and Gould aim to make Planet Fun the destination of choice for

families, daycares, youth groups, team parties and birthday parties.

“Planet Fun is a place where kids can play hard and burn a lot of energy in a safe and clean environment,” Gould said. “Moms and dads can relax while the kids have a blast. We also have television and free Internet access for the adults.”

When the kids work off their energy, they are bound to be craving Planet Fun’s pizza, snacks, ice cream and drinks. If those options do not appeal, there is salad, 6 different kids meals, and Bosco’s Sticks.

Planet Fun is the perfect place also for an upbeat, budget-friendly birthday party. Parties are priced starting at $99 and include admission, a private room, hostess, pizza, drink and unlimited play.

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Local computer guru Jeff Minnis always liked computers and technology, so it is only natural that 15 years ago he opened Jeff Computers.

“We do everything from repairs, sales of new and used equipment to Cricket phone sales,” Minnis said. “Since we are locally owned and operated, we offer faster and better quality service.

We can fix almost any computer problem, and we can also build fast custom computers.”

Minnis also is the creator of StudyX, a computer software program that generates practice tests and flash cards to aid in studying. Its unique design helps students succeed in their studies by learning languages and developing strong study habits. An assortment of software, including math and teaching software, are offered as programs that fit student needs.

“StudyX eases the boredom of studying,” said Minnis, who developed it because he needed a program to help himself study and could not find another software program like it.

Study X is so effective that officials at John F. Kennedy (JFK) High School in Manchester installed it on laptop computers at the school. Webster University students are learning painlessly with StudyX, because games are more interesting than routine activities and they are totally engaged when using it.

The learning objective is similar to that of worksheets, but StudyX is a more powerful tool that allows user interaction and sharing.

Jeff Computers also offers online sales of computers, laptops, software, customer Web site design, programming, repair and security. Minnis’ computer knowledge and personalized customer service gives Jeff Computers a definite edge on the competition.

Jeff Computers 14360 Manchester Road • Manchester (636) 256-7901 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. www.jeffcomputers.com

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David Sir, Operations Director, says their team’s mission is to provide all of our clients with not only exceptional hair design but with an experience that is unlike any other.

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Their professional stylists can offer endless creative possibilities for a new look from the latest styles and designs or simply freshen up any Man’s signature style.

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They may use their points towards their next visit or save them for something special. Elite members will be the first to hear about their special promotions and savings. In addition, they will receive 10% off their first visit, 12% off their second visit, and 15% off their third visit.

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From hardwood planks or ceramic tile to plush carpeting, Champion Floor Company has it covered. For 21 years, Champion has provided customers with the highest quality flooring products in a wide range of options.

“We are committed to providing the highest quality workmanship, products and customer service,” said Champion Floor Company President Ralph Kuehn. “We specialize in wood flooring and apply the same attention to detail for our carpeting and ceramic services.”

Champion Floor Company customers can visit the store to peruse their spacious showroom, which is stocked with a wide variety of high quality hardwoods. Customers also have the option of including dramatic decorative medallions or adding a unique and beautiful border to further complement the floor of their choice.

Customers also can expect cutting edge technology during the installation process. Champion Floor Company utilizes a dust-free sanding system that eliminates the airborne dust and toxic fumes. A high-powered vacuum

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Champion Floor uses and environmentally friendly, water-base finishes which dry to the touch in 2 to 4 hours and are VOC compliant in all 50 states (volatile organic compounds). Customers can also choose from several varieties of eco-friendly carpet. In addition, the company offers the only ultraviolet cured water-base urethane in the Midwest. This high traffic, commercial grade finish is 100% cured upon application of the last coat of finish and is immediately ready for area rugs, furniture and foot traffic.

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In the U.S. alone, total minutes spent on social networking sites have increased 83 percent year after year. In fact, total minutes spent on Facebook increased nearly 700 percent, year after year, growing from 1.7 billion minutes in April 2008 to 13.9 billion in April 2009, making it the No. 1 social networking site for that month.

More than 30 million children in the United States have Internet access, and shockingly, according to a Youth Internet Safety Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, “one in five children (10 to 17 years old) receives unwanted sexual solicitations online.” However, many have also been exposed to other risks: 71 percent reported receiving messages online from someone they don’t know; 45 percent have been asked for personal information by someone they don’t know; 30 percent have considered meeting someone that they’ve only talked to online; and 14 percent have actually met a person faceto-face that they have only spoken to over the Internet. When teens receive messages online from someone they don’t know, 40 percent reported that they will usually reply and chat with that person. Only 18 percent said they will tell an adult.

Not restricted to the young The Federal Bureau of Investigation can give you a cyber crime of the month, with scams rolling in faster than warnings can be posted.

Most computer owners have received offers from foreign diplomats who are struggling to get their funds out of their country and need your help; those who are dying and want to do one last good deed; and a barrage of others that promise millions to those who take the bait.

Hundreds have reported being ripped off

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by these scam artists who continue to send proposals via the Internet because they are still finding easy targets. Many people are still taken in by the sad stories the letters tell, the unfailingly polite language used in the letters and the promises of big money.

If you’re tempted to respond to an offer, the FTC suggests you “stop and ask yourself two important questions: Why would a perfect stranger pick you—a perfect stranger—to share a fortune with, and why would you share your personal or business information, including your bank account numbers or your company letterhead, with someone you don’t know?”

The Kansas City Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently warning about a new scam involving the victimization of families of deployed U.S Military personnel through social networking sites.

The scam involves individuals using social networking sites to contact relatives of deployed U.S. military personnel, specifically grandparents. The impostor advises the grandparents that he is returning home on leave from Iraq and asks the grandparents to keep his presence secret so he can surprise his parents. A short time later, the grandparents are again contacted and the impostor advises them that he and a friend are stranded with a broken down car. He then asks the grandparents to wire a significant amount of money to cover the cost of the repairs.

“Caution is advised regarding the posting and protection of personal information on public websites,” states an FBI press release. “It is recommended that family members of U.S. Military visit social networking sites in which they have accounts to ensure that no exploitable information is available.”

It is also recommended that relatives verify the identity of anyone who contacts them by asking specific questions known only to that person or developing a code word if you are asked to wire funds.

Unexplained gifts/money: Can include online gifting such as music downloads, According to the Missouri internet game subscriptions, enhanced or contincrimes against children task look for ued online access, and cell phones/minthese behavioral changes that occur with utes, webcams and digital cameras. online exploitation: Behavioral changes that occur with Change in personality cyber bullying: Change in or loss of friends Secrecy about Internet activities Sudden drop in grades Fear of social interaction Becoming more secretive: minimizTrouble sleeping Drop in grades ing the screen when someone else enters Lowered self-esteem the room, maintaining multiple email Frequent requests to stay home from accounts, spending time online away from home in addition to/instead of at school or visits to the school nurse’s office. home, spending all day/night online

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HOT TIMES, from page 35 ence fatigue, muscle cramps, dizziness, and vomiting, that is heat exhaustion. Seek medical attention or know how to treat yourself at home. With proper response to heat exhaustion, an individual can usually return to normal function in 24 hours, Schurgin said.

Heat stroke In heat stroke, you can have body temperatures as high as 106 degrees, where the body stops sweating and you lose the ability to thermo-regulate, Schurgin said.

“With heat stroke, if left untreated, an individual can have much more profound end-organ damage,” Schurgin said. “You can slip into a coma and have seizures, but it starts with confusion and hallucination, and then you go into a coma or seizure. The end organ is the brain, but you can have damage to your kidneys or a heart attack if heat stroke is not identified and treated.”

Heat stroke, however, is much more rare, he said.

Schurgin said to be especially careful in the heat if you are taking a beta-blocker, a medicine that controls heart rate. One of the main signs of dehydration is an elevated heart rate, and if someone is taking a beta-blocker, it masks your heart rate symptoms. People with underlying health

issues - kidney, diabetes or heart disease are the ones who are more at risk for heat stroke.

“In this kind of heat, you’ve got to come to work well-hydrated, and have big thermoses of water,” Schurgin said. “You don’t want to drink something that’s too sugary, because really sugary drinks, including sport drinks can cause diarrhea, compounding fluid loss.”

Water is best, but Gatorade is good because it includes sodium or chloride, but if you stay on top of water, you should be fine, Schurgin said.

Gatorade was born in 1965, in a lab at the University of Florida, after the Florida Gators assistant coach sat down with a team of university physicians and asked them to determine why so many of his players were being affected by heat and heat related illnesses.

The researchers — Dr. Robert Cade, Dr. Dana Shires, Dr. H. James Free and Dr. Alejandro de Quesada — soon discovered two key factors that were causing the Gator players to ‘wilt’: the fluids and electrolytes the players lost through sweat were not being replaced, and the large amounts of carbohydrates the players’ bodies used for energy were not being replenished.

The researchers then took their findings

into the lab, and scientifically formulated a new, precisely balanced carbohydrateelectrolyte beverage that would adequately replace the key components lost by Gator players through sweating and exercise.

They called their concoction ‘Gatorade’.

“If someone fails to replenish fluids and has heat stroke, they can go down very rapidly, and need to be monitored for end organ changes,’ Schurgin said.

Heat stroke can cause permanent damage, but heat exhaustion usually does not unless it progresses to heat stroke.

“Light headedness, dizziness, fatigue and other symptoms come into play, and from there you go to heat stroke,” Schurgin said. “Then we’re talking about someone who stops sweating, has skin that becomes hot red. They become flushed with a rapid pulse rate,” Schurgin said. “Heat stroke can be very profound.”

It can be fatal for athletes practicing in the heat, and it happened to a pro football player for the Minnesota Vikings in recent years. College players die of heat stroke.

Despite the best intentions, for athletes and those who work in the hot sun, sometimes coaches or bosses are pushing them, and they may not admit that they are overheated, Schurgin said.

“There are some people who don’t want

to admit they are overheated and need help, but if you go for a few days and fluids are depleting, and the hot sun is beating down, you can have a perfect storm brewing there,” Schurgin said.

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Sharon Vermilye, RN and President of Angels On Duty, Inc. learned many things from her Grandmother. In 1996, Sharon’s family had to find a caregiver to help her grandmother through her final years at home. The “angel” they found formed a unique bond with the family and motivated Sharon to put her nursing experience to work for other families as well. Angels On Duty was inspired by this experience and is based on her Grandmother’s motto: It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.

Using this moral guide, Angels On Duty has become one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the region according to the St. Louis Business Journal. Sharon continues to expand on her 25+ years of experience in nursing and has built a staff of over 150 professional nurses and caregivers who share her desire to provide more than just daily care for the elderly. Sharon’s

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“angels” form relationships and attempt to enhance the lives of their charges while providing reliable and professional care.

“It means a lot to the families we work with that I personally know what it’s like to struggle with the demands of caring for a family member while trying to maintain their own lives and families,” says Sharon.

Angels On Duty, Inc. provides help with bathing, medications, meal preparation, housekeeping, exercising, companionship and much more. For more information on their services, job opportunities and what local families have to say about their “angels” visit their website or call.

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Valenti’s Market & Bakery is the epitome of a “mom and pop,” a remnant of the past that continues to stay vital.

“We’ve been in the business for more than 70 years, and people are still coming,” owner Tony Valenti said. “In fact, they’re coming more because during these difficult times people are not dining out as much. They can stop in here for a $5 steak, an order of homemade pasta and a freshly baked pie, and they have a wonderful dinner at home. People know they can get good quality meats, deli, freshly baked bread and desserts right here. What we don’t make ourselves, we get from other local specialty sources.”

Valenti’s believes in doing business the old fashioned way. He shops local.

His produce is picked up fresh from Farmers Row; his specialty items like homemade cannelloni is purchased on the Hill in St. Louis; his deli items are purchased from local meat producers and Volpi salami, G & W Bratwurst

and Baldo’s Gelato from the Hill fill the counters.

“People are moving back to a simpler time where quality is more important than ever. They want to see the local businesses survive and the money they spend stay in the local economy,” Valenti said.

Valenti’s can also cater most everything.

“People who grew up with us say we’ve become part of their extended family,” Valenti said. “We cater their parties, their graduations, showers and weddings, and they know they’re going to get great food that is prepared from the heart.”

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Jaime Grosvenor, owner of Molly Maid of St. Charles County West, has high expectations for the services they provide.

“The instant you walk in your home, you’ll know we were there” is the company slogan because the experience of coming home to a clean fresh house is just invigorating. “We want our customers to feel good when they walk in the door and have more free time to enjoy’” explains Jaime.

Molly Maid was voted Best Value by “Good Housekeeping” magazine and gives every customer’s home “The Pink Glove Treatment.” That means that Jaime or her Manager, Jen, comes to a potential customer’s home and discusses their unique cleaning needs and expectations to develop a written “Pink Glove Treatment” plan. “Each person’s expectations are different and not every cleaning company bothers to ask about personal expectations,” says Jaime. “We don’t require contracts from our customers and know we have to earn their continued business

every time we walk in the door. How can I guarantee satisfaction if I don’t really listen to how a customer wants things done?”

Molly Maid assures that their teams will treat each home with the utmost care and respect. Customer’s can expect a team of two uniformed, bonded and insured cleaners to arrive with all of the necessary supplies and equipment. They have reliable transportation in the familiar blue cars with distinctive pink Molly Maid logos and professional uniforms. “Our customers often find that we offer more reliability and peace of mind than they’ve ever experienced from a maid service.” If you want to make coming home feel great again, contact Molly Maid today.

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Dr. Mark Howard has returned to the area that six generations of his family have called home. After attending medical school in Wisconsin, he completed his residency training at the HarborUCLA Medical Center and then practiced medicine in California. Learning about the incredible opportunity to work with the new Progress West Healthcare Center, which hadn’t yet even broken ground, Dr. Howard decided to join the BJC Medical Group in this endeavor in growing St. Charles County.

Dr. Howard is a nationally board certified family medicine physician who provides primary care to people of all ages in O’Fallon.

“Showing compassion and building honest relationships with my patients is critical to the care process. Having a sense of humor and making the visit as pleasant as possible is one of the hallmarks of our office.”

Another aspect that patients will

appreciate is that nearly every time someone calls they can be seen the same day. Dr. Howard has experience in urgent care, sports medicine and geriatrics as well. He realizes illnesses and injuries occur at unpredictable times and that being seen quickly can be important. He also has extensive experience in nutrition and weight loss management.

“Keeping my patients healthy and helping them get healthier is very important to me,” Dr. Howard said.

Maybe they will see me less, but their overall happiness and well-being are my goal. It’s about quality of life. Really listening, caring about how each patient is unique and helping people through their trials is the kind of care I want to provide.”

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Friday, July 24 The 11th annual Morning Star Church Golf Tournament will be held on July 24 and 25 at the Golf Club of Wentzville.

Activities include two nine-hole com-

petitions on Friday afternoon, Junior Golf Clinic on Friday afternoon, and two 18-hole competitions on Saturday. Registration fees begin at $45 per player for the Friday rounds and $90 for Saturday rounds. Fees include golf, cart, non-alcoholic beverages, a meal after play and a free Callaway golf accessory. Players may register as individuals or with a group of four. The Junior Golf clinic is designed for children age 7 and older. Children will receive lessons in full swing, chipping, and putting and then enjoy a movie in the cart house while the nine-hole rounds wrap up.

The fee is $15 per child. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Habit for Humanity of St. Charles County and Morning Star Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outreach efforts. For all details, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, visit mscwired.org/golf.

Saturday, July 25 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skate for the Cureâ&#x20AC;? from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 25, at Great Skate, 130 Boone Hills Drive. Help Great Skate find a cure for breast cancer by having fun skating to your favorite songs and videos. A portion of the $5 admission price will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation. For more information, visit greatskaterocks.com or call 441-2530.

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Monday, Aug. 10 The Constitution Party of Missouri Informational Meeting will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 10, at St. Louis County Library located at the Thornhill Branch. Learn more about the third largest and fastest growing political party and its goal to restore constitutional, limited government. The meeting is free. For more information, visit constitutionpartymo.org.

Saturday, Aug. 22 The second annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art of the Motorcycle Galaâ&#x20AC;? will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22, at the Foundry Art Centre, located at 520 North Main Street in St. Charles. The event documents and celebrates the evolution of the motorcycle from little more than a powered bicycle, to the distinctive form of transportation and statement of personal style that it is today. Guests will have a hands-on contact opportunity with racers, choppers and bikes of all makes and models. Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $55 at the door. Attendees will enjoy a selection of food, wine and beer donated by local restaurants. There will also be ride opportunities during the event, as well as many motorcycle-themed boutique/specialty and accessory items available for purchase. Partygoers should plan on wearing â&#x20AC;&#x153;slightly upscale and festiveâ&#x20AC;? motorcycle attire. For more information, contact Dan Borgmeyer at 314-422-7677.

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By SUZANNE CORBETT applewood, which imparts a lighter, Barbecue is more than cuisine – it is a culture. For delicate smoke that permeates meats decades, barbecue has served as a bond for backyard pit without overpowering the natural masters who enjoy the challenge of besting one another in flavor. the art of smoke and sauce. Super Smokers BBQ emerged At the top of Super Smokers’ meat from this unique American culinary culture and now entrees are ribs, available as full- to serves its signature, slow smoked succulent meats to a half-slab plates with a third of a slab hungry public. optional add-on to any dinner. Pulled “Our food is a result of what we call the barbecue cul- pork, chicken and beef briskets are ture,” said Super Smokers owner Terry Black. “Our com- slow smoked and roasted to achieve pany grew out of competition barbecuing where we had tender, juicy meats that are perfect the opportunity to perfect our recipes.” piled on a sandwich or at the center Super Smokers’ smoking techniques and sauce and sides of the dinner platter. Happily, the St. recipes could be said to have a subtle southern accent: Louis classic pork steak is on the Southern-style hush puppies are laced with minced white menu, too, weighing in at 20 ounces. onion and sprinkled with just enough jalapeno to impart Smoked turkey – considered a a pleasant bite; catfish is battered country-style; and the must-have delicacy of the south – has fried fish is dipped in an old-fashioned buttermilk batter been on Super Smokers’ menu from and deep-fried. the start and is a popular item with Super Smokers BBQ in St. Peters (formerly the Captain D’s on Jungermann Rd.).

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Super Smokers lists its BLT as “The World’s Best baking. Each oversized slice is covered with a shot of rum Smoked BLT.” sauce and served impaled with two spoons in the top to “Dizzy Dean said, ‘If you can do it, you’re not brag- encourage sharing. Want extra rum sauce? Just ask. Extra Super Smokers BBQ ging,’” Black said. “To make our BLT, we take bacon, sauce shooters are just 75 cents. ~ ÚAmf_]jeYffÚIgY\ÚÜÚJl ÚG]l]jk sprinkle it with barbecue rub and put it in the smoker to For customer convenience, dine-in, carryout and drive(636) 922-5574 cook. Then we fold over eight big slices on Texas Toast through service are available, as is catering, either off-site with the tomato and lettuce.” or in the convenient, on-site party room. ?gmjk Ú~ ÚY e ÚlgÚ Úh e ÚJmf\YqÚ¦ÚK`mjk\Yq Ú For dessert or as an indulgence any time, there is the “When the party room is full, it’s gratifying watching ~ ÚY e ÚlgÚ~ Úh e ÚgfÚ=ja\YqÚYf\ÚJYlmj\Yq New Iberia-style bread pudding.

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JULY 22, 2009 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The HEAT Is Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to continue for 70 days You may have already noticed with the increased number of flashing lights along the roadways, but Missouri law enforcement officers are turning up the heat this summer on drunk, speeding and unbuckled drivers.

A new summer enforcement campaign, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The HEAT Is Onâ&#x20AC;? began June 30 and will include 70 days of high-level enforcement.

A new state law requires that repeat offenders of Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alcohol-related driving laws are required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles.

Although the law primarily affects those arrested after July 1, it will also impact past offenders who have not yet reinstated

their driving privileges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This law will help us crack down on the bad decisions that cause deadly crashes,â&#x20AC;? states Leanna Depue, chair of the executive committee of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, in a press release.

The summer months are often the deadliest months, Depue said. For the past four years, Missouri has recorded the highest number of fatal and serious injury crashes between July and September. Last year during this same period, 251 people were killed and 1,820 experienced disabling injuries.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is partnering with law enforcement to reverse this trend.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want drivers to remember to buckle up, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink and drive and obey all posted speed limits,â&#x20AC;? states Depue in the release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our interest is that they arrive alive at their destination each and every time.â&#x20AC;?

In order for Missouri to lower fatalities to 850 or fewer by 2012, the spike in fatalities between July and September must be prevented, Depue said.

As well as stopping repeat offenders from driving impaired, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to prevent any driver from driving impaired.

In 2008, 262 people were killed, 1113 seriously injured and 3398 received minor injuries in crashes involving an impaired driver.

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