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Race and politics Few combinations are more poisonous than race and politics. That combination has torn whole nations apart and led to the slaughters of millions in countries around the world.

You might think we would have learned a lesson from that and stay away from injecting race into political issues. Yet playing the race card has become an increasingly common response to growing public anger at the policies of the Obama administration and the way those policies have been imposed.

When the triumphant Democrats made their widely televised walk up Capitol Hill after passing the health care bill, led by a smirking and strutting Nancy Pelosi, holding her oversized gavel, some of the crowd of citizens expressed their anger. According to some Democrats, these expressions of anger included racial slurs directed at black members of Congress.

This is a serious charge - and one deserving of some serious evidence. But, despite all the media recording devices on the scene, not to mention recording devices among the crowd gathered there, nobody can come up with a single recorded sound to back up that incendiary charge. Worse yet, some people have claimed that even doubting the charge suggests that you are a racist.

Among the people who are likely to be most disappointed with the Obama administration are those who thought it would usher in a post-racial society. That they wished for such a society is a credit to their values. But that they actually expected a move in that direction suggests that they ignored both Barack Obama’s history and the heavy vested interest that too many people have in race hustling.

This is just one of many areas in which this country is likely to pay a very high price for the fact that too many voters paid attention to Obama’s rhetoric while ignoring his actual track record.

However soothing the Obama rhetoric, and however lofty his statements about being a uniter rather than a divider - both racially and in terms of bipartisanship - everything in his past fairly shouts the opposite, but only to those who follow facts.

Has he been allied with uniters or dividers in the past? Do Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers and Father Pfleger sound like unit-

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What has his administration done - as distinguished from what the president has said - since taking office?

It has dropped the prosecution of black thugs caught on camera stationed outside a polling place intimidating voters.

Obama has promoted to the Supreme Court a circuit judge who dismissed a discrimination lawsuit by white firefighters, whose case the Supreme Court later accepted and ruled in their favor. He preceded this appointment by talking about needing people on the court with “empathy.” That is a pretty word but the ugly reality is that it is just another euphemism for bias. For generations, white Southern judges had all kinds of empathy for other white Southerners, which is to say, bias against blacks.

The question is whether you want equal treatment or you want payback. Cycles of revenge and counter-revenge have been at the heart of racial and ethnic strife throughout history, in countries around the world.

It is a history written in blood. It is history we do not need to repeat in the United States of America.

Political demagoguery and political favoritism have turned groups violently against each other, even in countries where they have lived peacefully side-by-side for generations. Ceylon was one of those countries in the first half of the 20th century, before the politics of group favoritism so polarized the country - now called Sri Lanka - that it produced a decadeslong civil war with mass slaughters and unspeakable atrocities.

The world has been shocked by the mass slaughters of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda but, half a century ago, there had been no such systematic slaughters there.

Political demagoguery whipped up ethnic polarization, among people who had coexisted, who spoke the same language and had even intermarried.

We know - or should know - what lies at the end of the road of racial polarization. A “race card” is not something to play, because race is a very dangerous political plaything.

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l ette r s t o t h e e d i t o r A new motto To the Editor: Biden’s redistributive “fairness” – isn’t.

Apart from its “Robbing Peter to Pay Paul” aspects - which will always draw opposition from Peter and support from Paul – socialistic wealth distribution destroys the American dream.

While government mandated equality of outcome might elevate some from poverty to mediocrity... it would do so at the expense of limiting or eliminating the incentive and opportunity to excel beyond mediocrity.

What Communist nation has contributed to the betterment of the human condition thru innovation in science, medicine, art, literature, etc., (outside of that which was state-sponsored for military application)?

Is the American “rugged individualist” spirit so dead that we will accept universal mediocrity?

I propose that the conservative movement take up a new motto: “Liberty, Opportunity, Individualism!”

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other stations and franchises were afraid that would harm the attendance. During all those years I do not recall any announcers or sport casters playing an applause sound track when announcing an injury to another team’s top pitcher. Nor have I heard them degrading the ball park where the team happened to be playing. Pure respect.

6. Although going to the World Series would be nice, we, as Cub fans, realize it is only a game. Win or not, the sun will come up tomorrow, I will go to work, raise my family, be a good citizen, and if the Cubs win tomorrow I’ll be happy. If not, the sun will come up tomorrow, etc. Pure optimism.

Terrible to be a Cubs’ Fan? No way.

Catherine Mendell To the Editor: Not as terrible as being a Rams fan. Or how about those Blackhawks?

Isn’t there an expression about folks who live in glass houses?

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To the Editor: Cubs fans This month, I fill out my 2010 Census.

To the Editor: However, there’s a quirk – it says I live in What’s so terrible about being a Cubs’ Cottleville, when I live over eight miles fan? away in North O’Fallon. Our city leaders 1. Even though Wrigley Field is one of reassure us not to worry about conspiracy; the oldest, if not the oldest (ball parks), one the mistake is a harmless mailing error, gets a view like no other stadium. After since census data is collected by zip code. driving through all the traffic, walking on I agree. A small error like this shouldn’t concrete and going through the bowels of keep people from returning their census, the stadium, when one goes up the steps and encourage everyone to complete it. to the seats the first view of all that green But is the mistake harmless? Let’s see. grass and the ivy on the walls (is) pure joy. Parts of Cottleville and O’Fallon share 2. The top row of seats are not in the nose- the 63366 zip code and if city is selected bleed area like the newer stadiums. Even alphabetically, then Cottleville comes first. on most 95-plus degree days a breeze is In 1990, O’Fallon was much smaller than blowing in from Lake Michigan making it today and retail in the South O’Fallon – very comfortable – pure comfort.

Cottleville area was nonexistent. During 3. If you sit in the bleachers you the next two decades South O’Fallon are among some of the friendliest fans boomed and Hwy. K became a major retail around. Some, I believe, are on first-name corridor. Cottleville and North O’Fallon basis with the outfielders - but they are not also grew, but differently.

Now my Census form says I live in Cothero-worshipers - the outfielders have to perform to the crowd’s expectations. Just tleville and not O’Fallon. How long has ask Milton Bradley. Sometimes the TV the Census Bureau – the numbers people – announcers broadcast from there – pure mislabeled all of 63366 as Cottleville, and who’s been using those numbers? It makes entertainment.

4. The neighborhood around Wrigley me wonder.

Field is a lot of fun. People go there just to We should think before dismissing its be in the neighborhood during the games. importance.

Pure friendship.

Robert Sidler 5. I have been listening/watching the O’Fallon Cubs for 50-plus years. Jack Brickhouse and WGN had the guts to broadcast every Cubs and White Sox games on TV when

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But that is not exactly the case. A recent USA Today/Gallup poll found a group very different than those derided by the Democrats and their friends in the liberal media.

While Tea Party supporters skew right politically, they are demographically generally representative of the public at large. Tea Party supporters are decidedly Republican and conservative in their leanings. And, in several other respects, including their age, educational background, employment status and race, members of the Tea Party are quite representative of Americans in general. When compared with average citizens, members are slightly more likely to be male and less likely to be lower-income. In that same poll, 28 percent of U.S. adults call themselves supporters of the Tea Party movement.

At a recent Tea Party event, these poll findings were confirmed by observation and interaction. The folks in attendance were friendly, fun and representative of a broad cross-section of hard-working Americans and retirees sharing a common frustration with the government, the current administration, Congress and the current direction of our country. Government control of their lives and out-of-control government spending seemed to be top of mind and top on their list of concerns.

Worried for the future and the future of their children and grandchildren, these folks are attempting – many for the first time – to get involved and make a difference.

Are they angry and frustrated? You bet. They are trying to do something to make a difference and return to the values and policies that they legitimately believe made us a great nation.

The tea partiers are not extremists, they are not violent and they are not racist. The liberals, Democrats and the mainstream media badly misread and misrepresent this group. They not only misread these people – they misread the scope of the dissatisfaction of many, many Americans.

The tea partiers are good Americans exercising their rights granted under the Constitution to express their frustration with the policies of this government – policies and laws passed by this Congress and signed by this President.

They are in the process of changing the country that they love. Mid Rivers Newsmagazine respects the efforts of the Tea Party movement and the good folks that support it. Maybe the Democrats and the mainstream media should look at these folks for what they are and stop branding them as extremists.

See our story about local members of the Tea Party on page 11.

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News Br iefs St. Peters Pump up the nitrogen St. Peters residents will get the chance to pump up their tires with a more efficient gas this spring. Starting April 22, the City of St. Peters will begin taking appointments for use of the new nitrogen tire station.

Ron Darling, with the city, said filling tires with nitrogen instead of air will help residents save money by extending the life of the tires.

“The kinetic energy of nitrogen is stronger than air. Nitrogen holds PSI better during the wild fluctuations of the temperature in Missouri,” Darling said.

The city received an energy block grant to help its residents save money and energy.

Only St. Peters residents, who must show proof of residence, are eligible to fill up at the nitrogen tire station. The station will be located at the HES Operations Building, 135 Ecology behind Recycle City.

Appointments are required. To reserve an appointment, residents can call 9701456, ext. 1, or go online to stpetersmo. net/nitrogen.

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While supplies last, St. Peters residents who bring a burned out CFL bulb to recycle at Recycle City will receive two CFL bulbs in return. Burned out incandescent bulb can also be recycled and residents will receive one CFL bulb to replace it.

“Every household in St. Peters will also receive three (CFL) bulbs delivered to their house,” said Ron Darling, with the city.

Darling said Ameren UE has donated 40,000 of the energy-saving light bulbs and Cuivre River had donated an additional 2,700. Supplies are limited and there is a limit of 10 CFL bulbs per household.

Watch the mail A St. Peters’ rural letter carrier has been charged with four felony counts after allegedly stealing gift cards from residents’ mail.

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Behrens has been suspended from her job and the case is being investigated by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General.

O’Fallon All about the ‘O’ O’Fallon residents can check out all that O’Fallon has to offer just by turning on the TV. O’FallonTV’s new original program “Keep it in the O” debuted last month on Channel 991 on Charter Cable and “On Demand” at ofallon.mo.us. The program, which is filmed and produced locally by the O’FallonTV staff, features profiles of local businesses, information on the latest ribbon cuttings and business openings and highlights the activities of the city of O’Fallon’s economic development department.

“We were looking for a way to help our local retailers and restaurants reach out to new customers and highlight many of the unique businesses that call O’Fallon home,” said Tom Drabelle, O’Fallon’s director of public relations and the program’s host.

“With more than 1,500 businesses in the city, O’Fallon truly has something for everyone. And, with more than 300,000 unique visitors to ofallon.mo.us each year, O’FallonTV has a huge audience that we can expose to these great businesses.”

Each episode will highlight one of the seven unique business districts within O’Fallon.

Shop till you drop Early shoppers at the annual O’Fallon Farmers’ and Artists’ Market, which opens for business on April 17, will have a chance to score a ‘Keep It in the O!” recyclable shopping bag.

“The O’Fallon Farmers’ and Artists’ Market draws people to our city, so we’re happy to distribute our handy ‘Keep It in the O!’ totes, encouraging people to shop in our community and support our local businesses,” said Shashi Pathak, O’Fallon’s director of economic development.

Customers can shop for locally-grown fruit and vegetables in season, meat, eggs, plants and flowers, herbs, honey, and handmade baked goods, gourmet items, jams and jellies, original art, accessories, handmade crafts and more.

Local beekeeper Esther Jansen will have a honeybee hive on display and present a beekeeping show from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on opening day.

Wendy Glidden, market organizer, said she thinks patrons will look forward to the new “Gatherings” program each Saturday.

“People in our community have talent and knowledge to share about food, art, gardening and health,” Glidden said.

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The market will be held from 7 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard.

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Don’t drive drunk Police officers were out in full force last month in an effort to reduce impaired driving within the city. The O’Fallon police department caught 10 drivers suspected of drinking and driving during a DWI saturation patrol last month.

Ten suspects were arrested for DWI, one person was arrested for an outstanding warrant and 18 drivers received moving violation citations.

The saturation patrols were conducted in high DWI violation areas, which included Mexico Road, Hwy. K, Hwy. M, I-70, Bryan Road and 364 Outer Road. Funding for this effort was provided through grants from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Missouri Safety Center.

Speed racers - caught More than 125 speeding citations were issued by the O’Fallon police department after conducting a six-day speed enforcement detail in some notoriously busy neighborhood subdivisions.

During this detail, 16 officers worked 72 overtime hours to monitor excessive speeding in residential areas along with the speeding on major roadways in O’Fallon.

The residential areas that were focused on were Legacy Pointe, Springhurst, Calumet Ranch, Mexico Road, Walden Pond and Winghaven.

During the detail a total of 222 citations were issued with 127 for speeding violations.

Funding for this effort was provided through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Missouri Safety Center.

City makes great partner The city of O’Fallon was recognized recently for its continued support of the American Red Cross with a Community Partner Award.

“We are honored to receive this award from the American Red Cross St. Charles County Service Center,” said Alexis Jaegers, volunteer services coordinator. “We

continue to be inspired by the number of people who take time to donate blood, learn CPR, and how to prepare for disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, and medical emergencies.”

The award recognized O’Fallon’s continued support of the American Red Cross, which included hosting the 2009 Community Heroes Day which offered American Red Cross CPR training, a volunteer donor blood drive, and emergency and disaster preparedness information and activities.

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“It was very successful. We collected beautiful dresses from all over the metro area. Stores and boutiques generously donated new dresses,” said Diane Wolferding, with the Community Council of St. Charles County. “The girls that received free dresses got beautiful gowns and they were custom fitted by a team of seamstresses who volunteered their time and talent.”

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By Jeannie Seibert In a rare party-line vote, the St. Charles County Council on March 29 passed a resolution in support of a state constitutional amendment referendum that would protect Missourians from federal government mandates stemming from the recentlypassed health care reform legislation. The legislation was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23.

Sponsored by Council member Joe Brazil (Dist. 2), Council member Paul Wynn (Dist. 4) asked to be added as a cosponsor supporting the state Health Care Freedom amendment. He also added some statistics to go along with his ‘yes’ vote.

Wynn said he didn’t trust the promises made by the federal government. The

President had promised during various campaign speeches “we would receive a $2,500 windfall per person,” Wynn said.

“For the 1,068 people (county employees) we’re providing health care for, we should get $2.6 million.

“But federal (government) promises are just not true,” Wynn said. “In fact, it’s just the opposite.”

Brazil called on his fellow council members to support the resolution as it would be consistent with the resolution the County Council passed six months ago urging the General Assembly to avail itself of the 10th Amendment protections provided by the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing states’ rights.

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Stray bullets pierce three homes in O’Fallon subdivision

By Amy Armour Three homes were damaged by gunfire on March 23, after stray bullets pierced the exterior of the homes in an O’Fallon subdivision.

No one was injured.

A father and son were allegedly shooting handguns in the wooden area behind their home in the 1900 block of Duello at about 7:30 p.m., March 23. Three homes in the 200 block of Three Cedars Drive, which backs to a wooded area, were hit by stray bullets in the same timeframe.

Lt. Craig McGuire, with the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, said a victim on the 200 block of Three Cedars Drive reported hearing gunshots, and later found a bullet hole in the master bedroom of the home. McGuire said a bullet entered the north side of the residence breaking through the exterior wall and entering the master bedroom.

A second home on the same street was damaged when a bullet entered through the bedroom wall on the second floor and lodged in the closet door on the opposite side of the room. A bullet entered the third home through the front window and struck the back of the sofa in the living room. Bullets were found in two of the homes and are currently being tested.

When the residents heard gunfire from the wooded area behind the subdivision the police were called. Police canvassed the area and found a father and son shooting handguns on their property in the 1900 block of Duello.

“They indicated they were in the back of their residence and claimed they were shooting handguns, but there was no way they were shooting toward the neighborhood,” McGuire said.

The men, whose names are not being released pending an arrest warrant, surrendered both handguns to be tested for ballistics.

“The bullets were seized and the men voluntarily surrendered their handguns,” said McGuire. “We are currently analyzing evidence.”

If the ballistics matches the handguns, the men will probably face charges of unlawful use of a weapon. But McGuire said the charges would be determined by the St. Charles Prosecuting Attorney.

McGuire said it is not uncommon for the police to receive calls from residents reporting hunters in the area.

“Hunting is not illegal in St. Charles County,” McGuire said. “But to have this many shots fired into three homes is uncommon.”

costs to comply as a result of the passage of health care reform legislation would create “additional expenses we can’t well afford,” Brazil said.

In fact, the cost to the county is still an unknown, said County Executive Steve Ehlmann. One of the two council members who opposed the measure, Cheryl Hibbeler (Dist. 1), said her ‘no’ vote was consistent with past council action too.

Normally, in matters regarding state and federal government legislation, the County Council stays within its region of responsibility. “This is a federal level issue,” Hibbeler said.

Rather than debate the particulars of state or federal legislation, Hibbeler said, “That’s not within our purview. I’ll contact

my legislator about it.”

Council member Jerry Daugherty (Dist.

6) joined Hibbeler and cast the only other ‘no’ vote against the resolution.

The final vote was four in favor; two against. The non-binding resolution is now headed to the General Assembly.

The Missouri House of Representatives has already passed the Missouri Health Care Freedom joint resolution. It is now in committee in the Missouri Senate.

Should the measure make it through the Senate, a referendum would be included on the November ballot asking voters to approve a state constitution article prohibiting laws interfering with Missourians’ freedom of choice regarding health care decisions.

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Tea Party Express III stops in St. Charles on the way to D.C.

By Jeannie Seibert The Tea Party, which sprang up last year as a grassroots push-back against left-leaning government policies, is growing, refining its message and gaining ground on the political landscape.

The most visible emblem of the Tea Party is the road show Tea Party Express (TPX), now making its way across the U.S. for the third time.

Stopping in St. Charles April 5, the TPX III Just Vote Them Out Tour was delayed by rain but determined to push the cause and definition of conservatism.

Tea Party founder Mark Williams explained: “It is a constitutional movement” to promote a return to first principles: low taxes, small government and a free market society centered in Judeo-Christian values.

Bail-outs, federal government overspending and political corruption topped the list of complaints resulting in economic recession which are counter-intuitive to ordinary Americans.

And that’s just the critique of the Republicans. TPX speakers claimed that President Barack Obama’s administration is pushing a socialist agenda. The speakers also said health care reform, crafted in the legislative branch, epitomizes socialist-

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The TPX III kicked off its third U.S. tour on March 27 in Searchlight, Nev. Not coincidentally, Searchlight is the hometown of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who ushered health care reform through the Senate and is up for reelection in November.

The current tour, drawing about 10,000 supporters, began there, “to give him the send-off he deserves,” said Kevin Jackson, who acted as the local host and emcee.

Jackson is the author of The BIG Black Lie and posts commentary from a black conservative’s perspective on his Web site The Black Sphere. A regular Thursday morning guest of the Allman in the Morning radio show on 97.1 FM KFTK, Jackson updates listeners on St. Louis Tea Party events and activities as well as his appearances with the Tea Party Express.

Making its way for an April 15 finale in Washington, D.C., TPX received a soggy but enthusiastic welcome in St. Charles.

By the time Jackson got the show going the official audience count of those who stuck it out through the two-hour rain delay was a little over 500.

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By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Jim Pepper, the man behind the proposed O’Fallon Municipal Code amendment regulating the placement of payday and title loan operations in the city, says quickly and upfront: “They’re one of my hot buttons.”

Pepper, aptly named, has a lot of hot buttons, but he’s not one to sit back and complain. When the heat starts building, Pepper starts working.

Pepper, a member of the O’Fallon task force that recommended putting the Charter question on the ballot, a member of the O’Fallon Charter Commission, O’Fallon’s Advisory Green Council and trustee of his neighborhood homeowners association now moves to an official level, elected by an overwhelming 48 percent of the vote for the Ward 2 council seat.

“I was shocked, absolutely shocked at the percentage of votes I received,” Pepper said. “Now that I’m official, I figure with all the hours I’ll put in, on a councilman’s stipend, I’ll be making about 37 cents an hour.”

Pepper, an outspoken member of the community who has pushed to try to stop payday loan companies from proliferating in O’Fallon, always seems to be looking out for the little guy. He currently serves on the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of St. Charles County, and works to oversee work at the Career Center, helping people to find jobs through state and federal funding. He is a member of the Public Awareness Subcommittee of the WIB, and is heavily involved in the No Hunger Holiday event; helping families who are truly in need have a nice Thanksgiving holiday.

Pepper said as councilman he’d like to

take a look at three areas: how does the city do business with businesses; infrastructure and how the city streets are holding up; and a “zero tolerance” policy for speeding in residential areas.

“I think we need to tighten up and interfere less when a business wants to open.

I think there are some archaic rules and regulations that need to be looked at in O’Fallon. There are too many open spots in the strip malls,” Pepper said. “The entrepreneurial spirit… Too much government regulation stifles it.”

And the other thing is the city’s infrastructure, Pepper said. Streets and roadways and their conditions need to improve.

“Unfortunately, when O’Fallon was going through the messy building period, I believe that the inspection process to adequately make sure streets and roadway were poured to the right depth and underlayment were overlooked,” Pepper said.

“The streets are looking bad in places, and it’s the city’s responsibility to fix them.

Any new streets that are going in are fully inspected. Some are 10 years old and beginning to crumble. ” Pepper beat other Ward 2 candidates Mary Sue Laulo (26 percent of the vote) and Ward 2 incumbent Pierce Conley (25.5 percent of the vote).

As a result of the redistricting, Mark Perkins, former councilman of Ward 1 was elected to serve the new Ward 5 with second highest vote-getter, Mike Pheney elected for a one-year term. Councilman Rick Lucas, formerly representing Ward 2, was elected unopposed as Councilman of Ward 1.

Councilmen Dan Haney (Ward 3) and Jeff Schwentker (Ward 4) were re-elected unopposed.

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Referendum on medical marijuana fails in Cottleville

By Mary Ann O’Toole Holley Cottleville voters last week rejected an advisory referendum that would have promoted legalization of medical marijuana to the state legislature, leaving Mayor Don Yarber disappointed, but pleased that voters had the opportunity to voice their opinions.

Cottleville voters rejected Proposition V asking whether Cottleville residents support the idea of putting the medical marijuana legalization issue on the statewide election ballot in November. Voters also rejected Proposition C, asking voters whether they support a bill in the State Legislature that, if passed, would allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes under certain conditions.

The two referendums failed by just nine votes, with only 389 of the city’s 3,000 residents voting.

“I have a lot of feelings about the propositions failing, and not all are negative,” Yarber said. “Naturally I wanted it to pass, but I’m proud that we were able to let the citizens voice their opinions on that issue.

The state has not let them do that, and I don’t know why.”

Yarber said the people have spoken, and that’s enough.

“There are a lot of organizations nationwide that are really involved in a push to legalize medical marijuana,” Yarber said.

“I think they need to keep working on it, stay organized and stay motivated.”

Yarber said people in Cottleville had strong opinions on both sides, as seen in the close vote.

“However narrow the victory, we’ll honor

their wishes,” Yarber said. “I guess we’ll have to wait and let the other organizations continue their work.”

Yarber has been an advocate of legal use of medicinal marijuana since his wife, Sylvia suffered from breast cancer 14 years ago and used marijuana to help increase her appetite and reduce nausea while undergoing chemotherapy.

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“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 wouldn’t have condoned general marijuana (cannabis) use, and says people shouldn’t confuse the two issues.

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Frank Godwin, a city employee, was walking on the trail and noticed smoke coming from near the building, which is located on the upper parking lot across from Weldon Spring City Hall. Godwin alerted City Administrator Michael Padella who was leaving City Hall for the evening.

Padella grabbed a fire extinguisher from his car, and Godwin ran inside City Hall to get another extinguisher. But once Padella opened the side door the building and saw all the smoke he realized the fire extinguishers would be useless. Emergency crews were then called.

Padella then entered the smoky building to remove the new city truck, which did not sustain any damage.

Fire crews from Cottleville Fire Protection District and Central County Fire & Rescue came on the scene and were able to get the fire under control within 15 minutes.

equipment, lumber for basic maintenance, a golf cart and various other city items.

The storage facility was also used as an extra space to hold various functions like chamber meetings, senior day and summer barbecues.

The CERT trailer was also parked inside the structure and most of its contents mostly OK, minus a smoky smell, said Padella.

“The trailer itself was intact, but sustained heat damage. A hole was burned into the roof of the trailer and it’s most likely a loss,” Padella said.

The fire started in an enclosed lean-to attached to the storage facility. The lean-to stores smaller lawn equipment like weed eaters. Padella said the weed eaters had not been used that day and there was no electrical on the back wall where the fire started.

“At this point the cause of the fire remains undetermined,” Freitag said. “But we believe it to be accidental.”

The amount of damages has not been yet been determined.

“It’s not a total loss. Most of the larger equipment is operational,” Padella said.

“We did lose a lot of other things like tables, chairs, trashcans, coolers, etc.”

O’Fallon continues to offer day trips to the community after 25 years

By Amy Armour Whether it’s a trip to the race track in Illinois or a visit to a bison ranch, seniors looking for a fun day trip this spring can check out the many options offered through the city of O’Fallon.

The city of O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department currently offers a trip once a month - from the race track in Illinois to a city tour of Cape Girardeau to a holiday lights festival.

“The city of O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department offers trips to provide an opportunity for social interaction and promote an active lifestyle,” said Paula Creech, recreation specialist.

The cost for the day trips range from $40 to $100, depending on the type of activity and destination. The cost of the trip includes transportation, escort, tours, attraction admission, lunch or dinner if applicable and gratuities.

The next trip will take seniors to the Dogwood Azalea Festival on April 16, which includes a Tour the Moor Home, as well as

a viewing of railroad displays and running of vintage model trains and accessories from the 1930s to present day.

“The Dogwood Azalea Festival, Holiday Light Festivals and Fairmount Horse Races have been our most popular trips in the past few years,” Creech said.

On May 4, seniors can see the sights of Cape Girardeau, which include the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crips II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum, lunch at the Port Cape Restaurant, a melodrama at the Scallywag Theatre and a visit to scenic Trail of Tears State Park. The cost is $75 for O’Fallon residents or $80 for non-residents.

On May 18 and July 20, day-trippers can spend a day at the races. The motor coach will leave Civic Hall at 10:15 a.m. and travel to Fairmount Park in Collinsville, Ill. The trip will cost $40 for O’Fallon residents and $45 for non-residents.

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By Jeannie Seibert The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been processing grant applications from city halls and utilities all over the state seeking funding to offset the cost of replacing aging infrastructure with new, more energy efficient equipment and facilities.

In St. Charles County, five entities made the list of 21 St. Louis metro communities set to receive $4,660,627 in grants, according to an announcement from Gov. Jay Nixon. DNR’s Division of Energy will administer the Energize Missouri Communities grant funds.

Locally, checks are in the mail for: Cottleville, O’Fallon, Lake Saint Louis, Wentzville and Duckett Creek Sanitary Sewer District, according to Nixon.

Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 DNR offered grant awards to 58 city and county governments throughout the state. The program provides funds to assist public entities with projects meeting specific goals to reduce energy use, create and retain jobs, and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

The qualifying grant awards were issued under four DNR programs: Public Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Green Streets, Special Community Initiatives and Water

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Cottleville will receive $191,158 for implementing lighting and HVAC retrofits for St. Charles Community College and a Green Streets grant award of $46,574 for conducting energy audits and installing energy efficiency retrofits at seven businesses.

In fact, Cottleville will benefit from another grant to Duckett Creek Sanitary Sewer District.

According to district Director Tom Engle, Duckett Creek, Cottleville, the EDC and St. Charles Community College combined forces on one application that netted $232,267 for a manhole cover replacement project.

“By replacing 485 manholes with leakproof, lock-down manholes that will decrease the infiltration (of storm water into the waste water treatment system) we’ll save between $50,000 and $60,000 a year on our electric bill,” Engle said.

Another partnering effort that paid off is between the city of Lake Saint Louis and Cuivre River Electric Cooperative.

Lake Saint Louis was the named recipient of $67,235 to replace aging street lights with induction bulbs and ballasts under the Green Streets grant program, but, according to City Administrator Paul Markworth,

a Water and Wastewater Efficiency grant award of $352,843 for replacing blower and diffuser equipment at the wastewater treatment plant. The city will also receive a Green Streets grant of $9,053 to replace old street lights with induction street lights.

Wentzville will receive $15,000 under the Water and Wastewater Efficiency grant program.

More than $11 million in grant awards to 58 communities or counties throughout Missouri were announced in this funding cycle. All in, DNR is administering more than $200 million in stimulus fund grants to support Energize Missouri projects to create jobs, improve energy efficiency and renewable energy.

It is estimated that completion of the funded projects will save Missouri communities and counties more than 47.7 million kilowatt-hours of energy per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 11,657 tons, the equivalent of removing 2,022 cars from the roads, according to Gov. Nixon.

Early estimates show that 105 jobs will be created as a result of Energize Missouri Communities funding. DNR continues to work closely with communities and counties to assist with funding efforts to support savings and energy efficiency.

“Cuivre River is making a $20,000 investment up-front.

“The city’s part is to administer the grant and annual costs to operate the street lights,” he said.

The estimated savings will be about $20,000 per year once all 430 lamps are replaced, Markworth said. “We now have a $170,000 annual expense to operate the street lights. It will take two years to get all lamps and ballast replaced.”

St. Peters has been awarded a $91,565 Water and Wastewater Efficiency grant to replace seven pump motors and install a water reservoir pump at the water treatment plant.

The grant will cover 56 percent of the estimated $163,830 cost to the upgrades at the water treatment plant. The city is set to install more energy-efficient motors and a completely new water transfer pump saving enough energy to pay for the improvement in seven years. The work for the project is expected to be complete this summer.

“This is a great example of how St. Peters strives to go green and save green,” St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said. “The new equipment at the water plant will save energy and cost us less to operate over time.”

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Police respond to shooting at bar in Wolfrum Crossings

By Amy Armour Shots were fired outside a local bar and grill in Weldon Spring early Thursday morning. No one was injured, but several men were arrested and taken into custody.

A St. Charles County Sheriff’s deputy was parked in the Wolfrum Crossings parking lot at 1:25 a.m. on March 25 when he heard a shot fired. The police officer called for backup and approached a large crowd leaving the local bars, Maxwell’s Bar & Grill and Taboo.

A white male told the officer that a black male had shot at him. Lt. Craig McGuire, with the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, said a black male then took off on foot from the crowd and the police officer chased him.

“But the person was not the suspect, but a victim or a witness,” said McGuire.

While police were questioning the man that ran across the parking lot, another shot was fired. Police raced back across the parking lot to question Richard Nero, the owner of Maxwell’s Bar & Grill.

Nero told police that a black male was ejected from the bar and he watched the

St. Charles County man sold his grandfather’s home without authorization An O’Fallon man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraudulently selling his grandfather’s home and for taking and cashing a premium refund check for one of his insurance clients.

Between April 1 and May 31, 2007, Scott Paul Richmond, 38, of O’Fallon, falsified mortgage documents and used a forged Power of Attorney to mortgage his grandfather’s home in St. Charles. Richmond told the lender that his grandfather wanted the check representing the loan proceeds, $93,085 to be made payable to him.

From May 1997 through December 2003, Richmond was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) as an account representative. His job responsibilities included selling MetLife products.

In August 2003 Richmond requested that MetLife issue a check to one of his clients, purportedly at the client’s request, for a refund of premiums. On Aug. 21, 2003, a check for $5,820 was issued as a premium refund for the clients’ policy, and at Richmond’s request, MetLife forwarded the check to him at his business office. Richmond endorsed the check and deposited the check into his personal account.

Richmond pleaded guilty in December.

suspect go out the front door, go to his vehicle and retrieve a weapon. “(The suspect) fired several shots into the air and then pointed the gun at (Nero),” McGuire said.

Nero identified the 24-year-old black male from St. Louis as the shooter.

“He was taken into police custody,” McGuire said.

The St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, along with help from St. Peters police, cordoned off the parking lot and searched

vehicles. Several guns were found and all but one was legal.

“The guns were legally stored in the vehicles and the owners all had a license to carry a concealed weapon,” McGuire said.

During the car search, police also found a stolen .44 Magnum revolver. A 20-year-old black male from Wentzville was arrested and taken into custody for possession of the weapon that had been reported stolen from Peoria, Ill. “He told police he had to bring a gun

because the last time he was there a gun was pulled on him,” McGuire said.

And this is not the first time the police have been called to the immediate area.

McGuire said police were called anonymously for a disturbance in the Wolfrum Crossings parking lot, which houses Maxwell’s as well as the bar Taboo, on March 18.

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By Amy Armour No ticket or babysitter is necessary and dressing up is not required for the annual Ruby Affair fundraiser benefiting Family Support Services (FSS).

This year the nonprofit that services severely developmentally disabled children will invite participants to stay home and get online to bid on fabulous packages.

Invitations to bid at the online auction, which will runs until 10 p.m. on May 7, have been mailed.

Laurie Nobe, special events coordinator for FSS, said the nonprofit hopes that with no tickets to buy or babysitter to pay that participants will be generous bidding on auction items.

“We decided to not have the dinner auction and we’re going to try this (online) route and (we are) hoping that people will respond,” said Richard Goldbaum, interim executive director for FSS. Packages include everything from trips to Cancun, Mexico and Lake of the Ozarks to signed sports memorabilia to tickets to local venues to themed baskets. More than 50 items have already been donated and Nobe said donations are still being accepted.

The money generated from the online auction at biddingforgood.com/fss will be used for scholarships for the nonprofit’s

summer camp program.

“This auction is important because like most non-profits we are struggling in this economy,” Goldbaum said. “Many of our families are caught in the downturned economy and are asking for help…we need to raise money to offset the costs of camp and provide more scholarships.”

Nobe said FSS received many calls from families who cannot afford to send their kids to camp this year.

“Families are coming to us for needed services for a severely disabled child and we’ve exhausted all of our scholarship funds. (This auction) will try and replenish those funds,” Goldbaum said.

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It would give a ton of our families a break on the summer camp (tuition),” Nobe said.

The 10-week summer camp is held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in two locations within the county starting in June. Nobe said between 60 and 80 children participate in the summer camp each year.

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McDorman named president NCMPR Heather McDorman, associate vice president for marketing and communications at St. Charles Community College, has been named president of the National Council

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Wentzville DECA Champs The Holt High School DECA Chapter was awarded DECA State Chapter of the Year for the second year in a row at the 62nd annual Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference last month.

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Hellmann signs at Lindenwood Justin Hellman, a senior infielder for the Holt Indians, has committed to play college baseball for the Lions of Lindenwood University. With his mother, Chanen, at his side, he signed his NAIA National Letter of Intent at Holt High School.

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“We are very excited about the selection of Lakeview as our school name,” said Lakeview Principal Doug Holler. “We were encouraged by the large number of students who participated in the school naming contest. We remain committed to involving students, staff and parents in important decisions as we continue to develop our new school community.”

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Francis Howell Class of 2012 breakfast The Francis Howell Central class of 2012 will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast fund raiser at Applebee’s Mid Rivers location, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., Saturday, April 24. The cost is $6 per person. Tickets for Raffle Basket will be on sale. For more information, contact Shelley Schneider at

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Junior high orientation A sixth-grade Parent Orientation Night will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on May 4 in the gymnasium at Barnwell Middle School.

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By Amy Armour Two St. Charles boys earned top rankings at the state level for the 2010 Pokemon Trading Card Game held in Eureka last month.

Ten-year-old William Dmitri Boatman, nicknamed ‘Dema’ and ‘Demanator,’ placed first in the 2010 Pokemon Trading Card Game Missouri State Championship.

William won 11 straight games to earn first place, and he is currently the number one ranked Pokémon player in the world.

And it runs in the family, as his younger brother Aiden Koenig, 9, earned third place in the state tournament. The boys competed against hundreds of children from across the state for a variety of Pokémon prizes, including Pokémon TCG booster packs, the State Champion trophy and the honor of being named State Champion.

Vince Krekler, tournament organizer, said the card game is like a very complex game of rock, paper, scissors where kids use a variety of different cards and characters. There are 1,800 cards to choose from and the children pick 60 to play in the tournament “There’s a lot of strategy and competition,” Krekler said.

There are also a lot of reading and math skills involved. Chad Boatman, father of William and Aiden, said the game helped William with his reading skills and Aiden with his math.

“Dema was having a hard time reading and we were trying to find an interactive way to help him,” said Chad Boatman. “He was excited and it was a good social thing for him. And it also helped Aiden with his math.”

The boys have been playing the card

game for the last three years, and each participates in a weekly Pokémon league.

Chad Boatman offers a weekly league on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at his store, the Neutral Zone, in Mid Rivers Mall.

“It’s a good thing for the kids to play. It’s a very social game,” said Chad Boatman.

“It’s also a good game for parents to play with their kids.”

The socialization is William’s favorite part of the game.

“I like all the characters and I get to meet a lot of friends,” said William, who teaches kids how to play at his dad’s store.

Aiden likes the traveling. “I like to go different places and play in different tournaments,” he said. “It also helped me with my math.”

And the experience has been one of bonding for the brothers.

“When Aiden won third place in the tournament, Dema was cheering the loudest,” Krekler said. “It was a really cool brother moment.”

As the first place winner, William earned a spot a TCG’s most prominent event of the season, the Pokémon World Championships to be held in Hawaii this August.

“We’re really excited to see what Dema can do at the world championships,” Krekler said.

William also received a State Champion trophy, a prize kit containing a variety of Pokémon merchandise, and a $300 travel stipend to attend the National Championships this June. William also earned first place in the Kansas State Championship.

In addition, all State Championships participants were awarded Premier Rating points toward a potential invitation to the TCG World Championships.

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Reading, writing and politics Gov. Nixon floats a proposal that would cut private university scholarships, increase community colleges’

By Jeannie Seibert Lindenwood University responded with alacrity to a proposal from Gov. Jay Nixon to cut state funding for scholarships to private colleges and universities.

In order to trim about 10 percent off the estimated $500 million shortfall in the fiscal 2010-11 budget, Nixon recommended cutting $50 million in state-funded grants and scholarship to students of private colleges and universities.

Missouri residents are eligible to apply for Access Missouri and Bright Flight scholarships and grants which would be partially de-funded should the Missouri General Assembly accept the governor’s budget recommendation.

These programs, according to Scott Queen, Lindenwood’s public information director, “are crucial to independent colleges and universities.”

On March 29, a group of Lindenwood students joined Lindenwood President Dr. James Evans to testify in a public hearing before a legislative committee convened to receive input on the governor’s budget-cutting proposals.

Lindenwood student James Kelly, of St. Louis County, was one of those who testified.

“I just said this (proposal) affects more than just private school students,” Kelly said. “Private school students will have to go to state schools and even out-of-state” when in pursuit of certain degree programs.

Kelly, for instance, is working on a Bachelor’s degree in notfor-

profit administration. “There’s no other school (in Missouri) that offers this degree at the undergrad level,” Kelly said. “I’d have to go out-of-state if I don’t want to change majors.”

Kelly said he doesn’t want to change majors.

Queen said currently about 20 percent of Lindenwood’s enrollment is aided through the Access Missouri scholarship program. Another 130 students are Bright Flight scholarship winners.

“The governor is trying to rip every dollar from taxpaying students,” Queen said. “He campaigned as the ‘education governor’ and proposes this?”

However, one community college administrator thinks Nixon’s proposal could benefit his students.

St. Charles Community College President Dr. John McGuire said his understanding of the governor’s proposal would mean more availability of scholarship monies for his students.

The governor’s proposal would, McGuire said, “equalize scholarship awards between public and private schools. The community college award would be increased and our students will benefit.

“It’s not really a proposal to cut funding – only how the money is distributed,” said McGuire.

“It’s about equality.”

Currently, Access Missouri scholarships are awarded on a needs-based criterion, he said. Private colleges and universities receive a higher percentage of state funding to cover the higher tuition fees and other costs.

The governor’s proposal, at least in McGuire’s view, “would make more money available to help more students.”

But Lindenwood’s President Dr. James Evans sees the governor’s campaign as one that would favor public schools with state funding over private institutions of higher

Federal government takes over long-time college loan program

By Jeannie Seibert While the country focuses on how changes in health care and health insurance would affect corporations, small business and individuals following Congress’ passage of the health care reform bill, Raymond H. Bayer Jr. was on the scene in Washington, D.C. focusing on another aspect of that legislation.

Bayer, the executive director of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA), became aware that the higher education Mohela Executive Director student loan program was folded and CEO Raymond H. Bayer Jr. into the health care reform bill during the reconciliation process.

He personally lobbied congressmen and U.S. senators to keep the private, not-for-profit student loan company’s foot in the door.

Since that occurred about the same time Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon floated the idea to change the way state funded scholarships and grants would be distributed between private and public colleges and universities, Bayer said there had been some confusion that one political event was connected to the other.

Not so. Bayer stipulated that Gov. Nixon’s recommendation “will have no impact on MOHELA.” The challenge before Bayer and his administrative staff is how to adjust to the federal government take-over of the student loan industry. Again, he is ahead of the game.

“The reconciliation bill (health care reform legislation signed

by President Barack Obama March 23) effectively ends the federal education loan program MOHELA has administered for 38 years,” Bayer said.

But the 240 MOHELA employees at the Chesterfield office building won’t be receiving pink slips if Bayer has anything to say about it.

“We still have many billions in loans we’ll continue servicing for years to come,” Bayer said. Through attrition, however, MOHELA plans to allow some scale-back in its work force while it adjusts to a new landscape.

That new future includes one toe-hold in the student loan business.

“The reconciliation bill requires the federal Secretary of Education to contract with private non-profit student loan providers,” Bayer said.

In Missouri, that would be MOHELA. So, while MOHELA can’t continue as a direct lender, Bayer said that within the next six to eight months he hopes to secure his organization’s position as a federal “servicer” of the federal education loan program.

“We’re in a transitional period,” Bayer said. “We currently own $4.3 billion in loans we service with an additional $1.5 billion we service on behalf of other lenders.”

All hopes are hinged on the Education Secretary appointing MOHELA as a student loan service provider. Once that is secured, it would take up to a year to make the administrative changes to meet the demands of that role, Bayer said.

“So, while we’ll allow some attrition to occur, we may, in the next 10 to 12 months require an additional 100 employees to be added in the following 24 to 36 months,” Bayer said.

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Lindenwood University stands to lose out on a critical funding stream if Gov. Nixon de-funds Access Missouri and Bright Flight scholarships for private colleges.

learning.

“We are resisting the governor’s preference,” Evans said. “But the University of Missouri system has a strong lobby.”

Lindenwood’s lobby is a mix of its students, faculty and a handful of state legislators.

“Our students are our primary lobbyists,” Evans said. “And they can be pretty compelling.”

He and other Lindenwood staff members have also been in contact with “what we call our legislative delegation” consisting primarily of those senators and representatives from St. Charles County.

“Sen. (Scott) Rupp has been a consistent supporter of Lindenwood in this battle,” Evans said. “He thoroughly realizes that our students and their parents are taxpayers too.”

Evans says his lobbying team is poised to return to Jefferson City the moment something more concrete is known on the future of state funding for Access Missouri scholarships to assist students enrolled in private colleges and universities.

“Plan A is to keep working with our students, staff and legislators in Jefferson City,” Evans said. “Plan B – if all Access Missouri funds go away – will be to work with the hundreds of Lindenwood students to help them find other sources of aid and to work to increase the amount of grant funds available to them.”

Currently, Lindenwood doesn’t make loans directly to students. But the school does offer a deferred payment plan, Evans said.

In addition to the public colleges and universities receiving gubernatorial preference on Access Missouri and Bright Flight scholarships and grants, the public system also receives an allocation of $7,000 per fulltime student.

“Private school students shouldn’t be further penalized,” Evans said.

In the meantime, according to Lori Simms, public information officer to the Office of Administration Commissioner, individual income tax collections for the month of March decreased 9.4 percent for the year, from $4.15 billion last year to $3.76 billion this year.

Sales and use tax collections decreased 6.8 percent for the year from $1.43 billion last year to $1.34 billion this year, a decrease of 3.9 percent for the month.

Corporate income and corporate franchise tax collections decreased 12.5 percent for the year, from $349.7 million last year to $306.0 million this year, down 9.1 percent for the month.

All other collections decreased 7.5 percent for the year, from $355.1 million last year to $328.5 million this year, down 14.7 percent for the month.

Reports like that make Gov. Nixon’s challenge to cut millions from the next fiscal year budget even more incumbent.

Coupled with the governor’s pledge to maintain K-12 funding at current levels, it doesn’t bode well for independent colleges and universities.

It appears that the Lindenwood “lobbyists’ should plan on a return trip to Jefferson City.

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Drivers rolling through stop signs in Lake Saint Louis may find themselves in municipal court, said Lake Saint Louis Police Chief Michael Force.

The department has spent a good deal of time analyzing traffic problems in the city and is taking action to address stop sign violations which have become problematic, Force said.

“We have noticed and have had reports from residents that there are certain intersections where drivers routinely run stop signs,” Force said. “Sometimes we have to take actions that aren’t popular with some people. But we have to take a firm stance when public safety is at stake.

“One citizen reported to us that when she stopped at a stop sign on Technology Drive and Technology Loop, the driver behind her pulled into the left turn lane to pass her vehicle and went straight through the intersection without even slowing down,” Force said. “This kind of behavior is dangerous and unacceptable.

“Missouri law requires that motorists come to a full stop and look both ways to ensure safety before proceeding through the intersection where a stop sign is posted,” Force said.

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“We will focus on problem areas and on increasing general awareness,” he said.

“Nobody likes to get pulled over and issued a summons but when a problem needs to be addressed we do what is necessary to protect our residents.

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St. Peters will soon be the home of an The facility will offer 12 firing lanes indoor firing range. which will be open to the public, and will On Thursday, March 25, the St. Peters include a classroom and a full-service retail Board of Aldermen unanimously approved center. a request from AIM Investment Group, The project will be funded by a group LLC to construct Ultimate Defense of local investors headed by Paul Bastean, Firing Range and Training Facility. The a sergeant with the Lake St. Louis Police 9500-square-foot building, to be located on Department and owner of Missouri ConTurner Boulevard, will provide a safe and cealed Carry Training. controlled indoor environment for firearms The facility is expected to open in training and practice.

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Antonio Bogan, a Mississippi County Detention Center inmate, was captured about 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 by troopers with Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol after escaping from the prison 10 days earlier.

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American Camp Association President Peter Surgenor said that the No. 1 item that he and other camp directors tell campers to leave at home is the cell phone. Surgenor said that learning to live in a new community apart from one’s family is a huge value of camp; a cell phone connection to parents undermines that and even can cause homesickness.

Although many camps prohibit cell phones, iPods, computers, video games minutes worth of media content into that 7 and TVs, parents may be allowed to send hours and 38 minutes. campers e-mail, which at some camps is Much of the time kids spend with elec- printed. tronic media is solitary, and summer camp Surgenor said that the No. 1 item that he is about connecting with others. and other camp directors tell campers to American Camp Association (ACA) leave at home is the cell phone.

CEO Peg Smith put it this way: To alleviate worry while kids are away, “Consider what children, youth and many camps have adopted high-tech adults deal with today on a daily basis. We methods of communicating with parare subjected to a cacophony of noise from ents. Many post e-newsletters, videos computers, cell phones, video games, iPods and photos on their Web sites to reassure and Palm Pilots; yet if you listen carefully, parents that all is well. When kids get there is an unnerving silence. In a world of home, there will be plenty of time to for wires, signals and bandwidth, what can be families to reconnect with old-fashioned, more fundamental to positive human devel- face-to-face conversation.

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Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee, who relates how her son Marc Allen Lee, the first Navy SEAL to die in Iraq, elicited tears from even the manliest attendees.

On a rooftop and in a firefight in an urban area of Iraq, Marc Lee not only volunteered to lead a group to the rescue of injured SEALS, he deliberately drew fire so medics could tend to the wounded and was killed, Debbie Lee said, urging the audience to honor military service and learn from her son’s death. “Marc made a choice,” she said. “We need to do the same.

Roger that?”

“Roger that,” many in the crowd responded.

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Lloyd Marcus, whose multi-talented song, dance and speech gave the damp, weary crowd another charge of enthusiasm.

“I don’t call myself an African-American,” Marcus said. “I’m an American.”

Marcus pressed the importance of learning and conveying the definition of conservatism, encouraging other conservatives to “Keep telling the truth.”

Touting his book “Confessions of a Black Conservative” Marcus said most people

don’t understand what conservatism is. His book is an attempt to put it in plain terms explaining why Ronald Reagan appealed across party and ethnic lines.

Williams, too, confirmed his belief that people misunderstand conservatism in today’s heated rhetorical climate.

During the last Bush administration, the Republicans strayed from conservative ideals causing the party and the country to suffer.

The Tea Party movement has a double challenge on its hands. Williams said he was a recent guest on a radio talk show.

The guest representing the anti-Tea Party stance “called us old, white geezer racists; Republican shills.”

Williams asked how many tea parties his counterpart had attended and the answer was “none.” Following Reagan’s example, TPX is fighting mainstream media bias by going straight to the people and it’s making an impact.

Another speaker, Andrea Shea King, known as the Radio Patriot online, said that earlier the same day Rasmussen Reports posted the results of its most recent poll.

On major issues 48 percent of voters say the Tea Party represents their views more than President Obama. Forty-four percent hold the opposite view.

The TPX entourage promised to continue its quest through to the 2012 presidential election “when they get their pink slips,” Williams said. “Enough is enough.”

For TPX show speakers and entertainers, affiliated groups and the TPX III Just Vote Them Out tour bus schedule, see teapartyexpress.org/ or for information on the St. Louis Tea Party, go to: stlouisteaparty. com/.

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Don Engebretson, aka “The Renegade Gardener,” is a regular on HGTV gardening shows and has to his credit six Garden Globe Awards for excellence in garden writing. Engebretson’s fans are humored by his witty, insightful take on the state of gardening in America and appreciate his tips and techniques for creating gorgeous gardens and landscapes.

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Charles Home Show: • “Crafting Cool & Creative Containers” (1 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m. on Saturday) is a hands-on presentation that teaches homeowners all they need to know to create great container arrangements.

Engebretson calls containers “the throw pillows of exterior design” and encourages thinking outside the box regarding materials used in arrangements, their placement and use. He will demonstrate how to use containers alone and in groups; share design tricks and secrets used by professionals; explain how to plant containers for maximum, season-long impact; and offer creative ways to use containers throughout a landscape.

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• “Grow Your Own: Successful Home Vegetable Gardening” (4 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. on Saturday, 3 p.m. on Sunday) is a timely topic, as growing vegetables at home is the fastest-growing gardening trend in America. Engebretson will cover site selection, design, soil preparation, plant selection, growing, fertilizing and harvesting vegetables.

Also presenting at the show is “The Mole Hunter” Jeff Holper, a local pest management expert. Holper will present “Taking Your Lawn Back from Moles and Voles” (12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday) and invites homeowners to bring their questions and their bugs.

The Builders St. Charles Home Show runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., April 23 and Sat., April 24 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., April 25 at the St. Charles Convention Center, just off I-70 at Fifth Street in St. Charles. Approximately 350 exhibits of products and services for the home will be featured. Both admission and parking are free, and show visitors can register to win one of three $250 shop-

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By SUE HORNOF Just in time for spring planting, the Missouri Botanical Garden has announced its 2010 Plants of Merit. That means that Midwesterners have another 18 annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, trees and edible ornamentals that they can plant with confidence.

The Plants of Merit program began in 1998 and is a partnership of Missouri Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens, Mizzou Botanic Garden, the University of Missouri Extension, Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association, and Illinois Green Industry Association that aims to promote diversity in home gardening and emphasizes hardy, trouble-free plants. To be nominated as a Plant of Merit, a plant must be easy to grow and maintain, grow consistently well in the region, be resistant to or tolerant of disease and insects, have outstanding ornamental value and be reasonably available for purchase.

Following are some of the newest Plants of Merit for the Midwest. For the complete list, visit plantsofmerit.org.

• Hardy begonia (Begonia grandis). The only species of begonia that is winter-hardy to the St. Louis area is a perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage up to 2 feet tall.

• Bulls blood beet (Beta vulgaris ‘Bulls Blood’). An heirloom beet grown today primarily for its dark, purplish-red leaves that make excellent additions to salads, its tasty beetroots can be enjoyed, too. Culinary value aside, it often is planted in beds, borders and containers simply for its ornamental value.

• Feather celosia (Celosia argentea ‘New Look’). Bright red flower plumes and purple-bronze leaves are featured on plants that grow to 14 inches tall. Flowers bloom into fall, and sometimes until frost.

• Yellow wood (Cladrastis kentukea).

The Missouri native, medium-sized shade tree grows 30-50 feet tall in full sun and features a late spring bloom of fragrant white flowers. Leaves turn bright yellow in the fall.

• Daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’).

The easy-to-grow daylily will thrive in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The plant is tolerant of St. Louis heat and humidity, but should be deeply watered in dry spells to keep foliage looking nice.

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lata ‘Interhydia’ Pink Diamond). The flowers of this compact hydrangea emerge white and mature to a rich pink, and strong stems hold the flowers upright. Panicles bloom from July through September and may be cut for use in fresh arrangements or for drying and enjoying long-term.

• Lantana (Lantana camara ‘Landmark’). A sun-loving annual, this lantana features tiny flowers that grow in clusters and bloom non-stop throughout the season.

Colors include white, yellow, orange, red, pink and purple, with some varieties featuring multiple colors.

• Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’). Larger than most Shasta daisies, this cultivar of the perennial grows 3-4 feet tall and produces flowers 3-4 inches in diameter from July through September.

Flowers are white with yellow centers and make an excellent, long-lasting cut flower.

• Egyptian star flower (Penta lanceolata). Rounded clusters of pink, magenta, lilac or white star-shaped flowers bloom from summer to frost, and elliptic green leaves are attractive throughout the growing season. In St. Louis, it should be grown in the ground as an annual that is replaced each spring or in pots that are brought indoors during winter months.

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Edible gardens are in.

That is the word from the garden experts at Garden Media Group, who report that growing one’s own groceries is hotter than ever before. Even gardeners with very little space are managing to grow fresh herbs and vegetables to bring to their tables, and in some parts of the country, entire front lawns are being transformed into edible gardens.

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“Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens,” by Barbara Pleasant (Storey Publishing, 2010). Written for those who want to start growing their own produce but do not know how to begin, “Starter Vegetable Gardens” gives 24 plans for all types of spaces. Gardens are laid out in photos and illustrations, and the text guides the grower.

Each garden starts small and gradually expands to double its initial size over a three-year period. “‘Starter Vegetable Gardens’ should be your choice if you don’t know where or how to begin to grow a veggie garden. All you know is that you want to do it, and you want it to be fun.” Pleasant said.

She is a contributing editor at Mother Earth News.

“Small-Plot, High-Yield Gardening: How to Grow Like a Pro, Save Money, and Eat Well by Turning Your Back (or Front or Side) Yard Into An Organic Produce Garden,” by Sal Gilbertie and Larry Sheehan (Random House, 2010). The authors invite anyone with an interest in feeding their family in a more healthful way without paying organic produce prices at the grocery store to get down and dirty and grow their own. Readers learn about the most effective natural fertilizers, drought-resistant cultivation methods, pest-repellent companion plantings, trends in heirloom herb and vegetable varieties, and raised-bed techniques for getting maximum productivity in a limited space.

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“The All You Can Eat Gardening Handbook: Easy Organic Vegetables and More Money in Your Pocket,” by Cam Mather (Aztext Press, 2010). Based on the belief that vegetable gardening should not intimidate people, “The All You Can Eat Gardening Handbook” assures the reader that it really is quite simple to turn the backyard into a cost-saving produce department. Basic growing tips and techniques are provided, and as an added bonus, the author includes information on the nutritional value and health benefits of each vegetable discussed.

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Tours, Apartment Showcases, Refreshments, Attendance Gifts (while they last) Oak Tree Village Retirement Community residents Fay Masters, left, and Geri Lammert enjoy participating in the St. Charles County Golden Games.

The games seniors play St. Charles County Golden Games draw hundreds of participants

By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES The St. Charles County Golden Games – the second largest senior games program in Missouri – are set for May 3-8. More than 600 men and women over the age of 50 will be participating, including visitors from Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas and California. The games are hosted at various locations in St. Charles County.

The St. Charles County Golden Games, which originally included 30 athletic and 11 non-athletic events, were organized in 1987 to promote healthy lifestyles for those 55 and older. In 1996, the Golden Games joined the U.S. National Senior Organization (Senior Olympics), and eligibility opened up to anyone over the age of 50.

Participants compete by age bracket, with brackets for those aged 50-54 to 95 and older.

Today, the St. Charles County Golden Games are classified as a Senior Olympics “open event” and take place over a six-day period. Games include dozens of athletic and non-athletic events, ranging from bowling, tennis, cycling, track and field, volleyball and swimming to horseshoes, nail pounding, archery, electronic darts, casting, miniature golf and Wii bowling.

Not all games are National Senior Games events.

The St. Charles County Golden Games Association remains an all-volunteer organization and is run by a board of directors and Planning Committee who are assisted by additional volunteers during the events.

Jennifer Galantowicz, publicity director for the St. Charles County Golden Games and administrator for Oak Tree Village Retirement Community in St. Peters – this year’s host site for Golden Games contract bridge, shuffleboard, pinochle and euchre – said she is proud to be a board member.

“I believe the games are a wonderful way to encourage those 50 and over to remain active,” Galantowicz said. “The games allow you to participate in so many events, either competitively or for the sheer enjoyment of playing a game.”

The Golden Games remain affordable, requiring an entry fee of $25 that covers the costs of a participant T-shirt, a dinner at Stegton Banquet Center for the participant and a guest, plus all the games an individual can manage to schedule. The exception is golf, which requires an additional fee.

“Dinner for two at a nice restaurant will cost most people at least $25, and when you put the $25 towards the games, you get so much in return - maybe even a gold, silver or bronze medal,” Galantowicz said.

Oak Tree Village resident Fay Masters, 83, joined in the games playing pinochle when she moved five years ago to the retirement community.

“I love meeting folks from town and playing card games,” Masters said. “It’s just a lot of fun.”

While registration for this year’s Golden Games is closed, there still are opportunities for volunteers to assist at the various venues, and spectators always are welcome.

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“My high level of expectation for being a grandpa was greatly exceeded when my granddaughter came into my life,” said Dennis O’Neill, an area resident who became a grandfather in July. “I find myself wanting to play with her, or just watch her explore her world, all the time. All this enjoyment and I haven’t lost one moment of sleep. Being a grandpa is wonderful!”

But the grandparenting role can also bring on feelings of nervousness and apprehension. Some new and soon-to-be grandparents have not held a baby in many years; others have grandchildren in faraway places and long for ways to connect.

In some ways, the generational gap feels wider than ever: baby products come with 10-page manuals, kids play board games on computers and teenagers seem to communicate in a whole new language.

Fortunately, there are resources available for calming nerves, narrowing the generation gap and maximizing time spent with grandchildren. Following is a sampling of those resources:

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“Keeping Your Grandkids Alive Till Their Ungrateful Parents Arrive,” by Walter Roark (Clearing Skies Press, 2004).

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Glenhurst is comprised completely of two-story homes and is possibly the most unique new-home community in the area.

Last chance for first-time buyers to get two-story home for $89,500 at Glenhurst Don’t wait another minute! There’s still time to buy a two-story home for less than $90,000 at Whittaker Homes’ Glenhurst community in Wentzville, but this may be your LAST chance.

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by June 30. Glenhurst, on Pointe Prairie Road just off Interstate 70, is comprised completely of two-story homes, is possibly the most unique new-home community in the area. Now it’s also the most affordable. Recently after introducing five new townhome models at Glenhurst, sales went from two per month to two a week, noted President Greg Whittaker. Most popular are the larger models with three bedrooms, he said.

Prices start at just $97,500 for a threebedroom two-story with two-car garage.

Even more exciting: The $8,000 federal tax credit means qualified first-time homebuyers can move in for as little as $89,500.

“Our goal was to be able to offer a twostory home at Glenhurst for under $100,000 and we did it,” said Whittaker Homes President Greg Whittaker. Not only did he and Whittaker architect Tim Bussey design a full-featured home at that price, the federal tax credit gave them the opportunity to offer it for less than $90,000.

“Low interest rates, lower starting prices and the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit make this the best time ever to buy a new home,” Whittaker noted. Buyers must

hurry, however, because the federal tax credit expires in little more than two weeks.

“That means the home must be built by June 30 to qualify,” said Whittaker.

The five new townhome models feature new exterior designs and colors. Three of the homes take advantage of building space over the two-car garage to offer a generous loft and enlarged master suite.

This includes the Value Series 1218 (which refers to its square footage) which has three large bedrooms with walk-in closets, at a base price of $97,500. Deduct the $8,000 tax credit and a first-time buyer can enjoy the pleasures and tax advantages of homeownership for $89,900.

Two of the Value Series homes have 1,490 square feet with three bedrooms and 2½ baths and Whittaker offers several optional second-floor designs to meet the needs of any buyer.

Glenhurst is unique in the fact that the townhomes are only attached at the twocar garage. Plus, buyers own the front yard and large back yard so there are no monthly maintenance fees. You won’t find this in many other townhome communities, and you certainly won’t find it in this price range, Whittaker said. Buyers also enjoy an ideally secluded neighborhood just minutes from Wentzville Parkway conveniences.

To visit Glenhurst take I-70 to Wentzville Parkway to west on the South Service Road to left on Point Prairie Road. Call 636-332-9988.

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Wyndgate Forest: Convenience in the country There’s nothing more country than Sassafras. And if living in a park is your cup of tea, you’ll be happy to hear that Thomas & Suit Homes has broken ground on a new inventory home, the Sassafras II, on a spectacular wooded homesite in Wyndgate Forest near Highway N and Highway 40 in St. Charles County.

Buyers are attracted to Wyndgate Forest’s atmosphere, nestled in the trees but minutes away from shopping and Highway 40, noted Steve Thomas, president of T&S Homes. “It’s a great, convenient location, but you still get the country feeling - a feeling of serenity with the trees, especially now that they are just starting to be in full bloom,” he said. “The neighborhood also has a pool, four parks, a lake and walking trails.”

The new Sassafras II ranch, with more than 2,600 square feet, will feature three bedrooms, two baths (the bedrooms are “split” with the master on the opposite side of the home from the other bedrooms), plus a study, open kitchen, breakfast room and hearth room; a covered porch; dining room; and great room with fireplace. All of the living areas, with the exception of the bedrooms and study, will have 11-foot ceilings. The kitchen will have granite counter-

tops. Hardwood floors will be in the foyer, kitchen, breakfast room and hearth room.

This inventory home marks the debut of the Sassafras II plan, and will be priced at $365,000. The Sassafras II is a new design based on the Sassafras model which is displayed at Wyndgate Forest.

“Buyers love that Steve is on the job site every day, overseeing the construction of each home every step of the way,” said Brenda Suit, partner and chief financial officer of T&S Homes. Thomas and Suit have a combined 30 years of experience in new-home building.

“We also are committed to quality construction,” noted Thomas. “But we’re not only dedicated to providing beautiful homes,” he added, “we’re also dedicated to having a community where we can bring families together to enjoy their life.”

At Wyndgate Forest, Thomas & Suit Homes offers distinctive homes in the peaceful surroundings of 55 acres of common ground with parks, walking and biding trailers, sports courts, a community pool and spectacular wooded views.

“When you’re here, you would never dream you’re only minutes from shopping , restaurants, schools, hospitals and highways,” Thomas pointed out. Wyndgate Forest resi-

The Sassafras II is a new design based on the Sassafras model (above) which is displayed at Wyndgate Forest.

dents also enjoy the AAA-rated Wentzville School District. Each T&S home at Wyndgate Forest includes features that are often costly extras with other builders. Despite the economy, they haven’t taken lots of standards out of their homes.

Buyers love that they include as standard: threecar garage, architectural shingles, 42-inch wood-burning fireplace, 9-foot ceilings on the main level, hardwood in the kitchen, breakfast room and foyer, furniture grade cabinets with ¾-inch shelving and full extended drawers, large oval marble tub

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Prices at Wyndgate Forest start at $299,900. Thomas & Suit invites everyone to tour the new Sassafrass display and the entire Wyndgate Forest community.

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OUTDOOR EVENTS The St. Charles County Master Gardeners will host a garden tour and plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Sat., May 1, at the University of Missouri Extension Center located at 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. Visitors can select from a wide variety of vegetables, annuals, perennials, Missouri natives and herbs. Tours of the Demonstration Gardens, which are in various stages of establishment, will be given

throughout the sale. All proceeds from the sale support the maintenance and expansion of the Demonstration Gardens. For more information, call 970-3000.

••• The St. Charles County Parks Department will host a Community Stewardship Seminar from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Tues., April 20, in room 115 at the County Administration Building located at 201 North Second St. in St. Charles. Open to all, the free program presents lectures on ways to improve community preservation efforts and concludes with a guided walk through the grounds of the future Spring Bend Park. Advanced registration is required.

Registrations are online at stccparks.org or via telephone at 949-7535.

RUMMAGE SALE The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will be holding its second annual Community Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 15, at Fort Zumwalt West High School located at 1251 Turtle Creek Drive in O’Fallon. This event is free and open to the public for shopping. The cost to sell is $20 if registered by May 29. Contact the Chamber to reserve your space by calling 240-1818.

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the Siteman Cancer Center at BarnesJewish St. Peters Hospital second annual Run for Your Life 5K which will be held at 8 a.m. on Sun., June 6, at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville. The 3.1-mile familyfriendly run/walk is in celebration of National Cancer Survivor’s Day. Registration fees vary from $15-$30 per person, depending on the sign-up date and applicable discounts. To register, visit the Siteman Cancer Center’s Web site at siteman. bjsph.org and click on the Run for Your Life logo.

CHARITY The Lindenwood University School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host its third annual golf scramble fundraising event at 1 p.m. on Fri., April 30, at Whitmoor Country Club in St. Charles. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., and a shotgun start will take place at 1 p.m. A silent auction and sit-down dinner will be offered immediately following the tournament.

Sponsorship and donation opportunities also are available. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lindenwood University School of Business and Entrepreneurship. For more information, call Abby Weber at 697-7350.

••• Community Living’s Putt-Putt Palooza golf tournament will start at 9:30 a.m. on May 8, at The Falls Recreation Center located at 1170 Turtle Creek Dr. in O’Fallon. The cost is $20 per player over 11 years of age and $10 per play 10-year-

old and younger. Advanced registration/ payment is required. Hole sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, to register, or to donate, call 970-2800, ext. 3030.

FAMILY/KIDS A Family Camping Night will be held from 6 p.m. on Fri., April 30 through 10 a.m. on Sat., May 1 at Fort Zumwalt Park.

The campout offers a great way to have fun learning the art of camping out, including how to set up a tent, telling stories around the campfire and making s’mores. Families must bring their own tent, and each is asked to provide a potluck dish to share.

O’Fallon Parks and Recreation staff will cook the main meal on Friday night and serve breakfast on Saturday morning. The cost for up to five people is $30 per resident family, or $35 for a non-resident family; additional family members are $5 each.

For more information, call 474-8121.

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By SUZANNE CORBETT Fifty years ago, stepping out in North County for pizza and a movie meant two things: North Twin Drive-in and Ozella’s. While both North Twin and Ozella’s’ original building are gone, Ozella’s Pizzeria still is serving its famous pizza in O’Fallon.

“When customers come in and say how glad they are we’re back, it makes me realize just how famous we were,” said Jeff Wilson, third-generation restaurateur and keeper of Ozella’s’ pizza recipe. “We’ve kept everything the same, using the same recipes my grandparents ‘Red’ and Ozella Wilson created over 50 years ago at that first location across from North Twin Drive-in.”

Wilson first learned pizza making as a kid from his father (Ron), who operated the family business at Hwy. 367 at Parker after the original Ozella’s closed. When Ron Wilson closed the family restaurant in 1981, he passed the recipes on to Jeff, who ran across them a few years back and began making pizza for friends and family.

“That was about 2005, and in a year an half, we had made about 6,000 pizzas,” Wilson said. “That’s when we decided to reopen the business.”

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Ozella’s Pizzeria relies on Grandma Ozella’s recipes for its house-made red sauce, homemade Italian sausage and made-from-scratch pizza dough. Pizza fans can customtop their pies with more than a dozen toppings or order off the menu. Pizzas are available for dine-in or carryout and also can be purchased wrapped and ready to take home for freezing and baking whenever the pizza craving strikes.

“People stop in and buy them by the stack,” Wilson said.

Beyond pizza, Ozella’s’ Italian-inspired menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and pastas. All are made following the made-from-scratch tradition – from the Mayfair dressing and meatballs to the signature cheesestuffed mushrooms and crispy onion rings.

The onion rings, Wilson said, are a must-try.

“Once people try them, they always come back for more,” Wilson said. “We hand-peel and cut the onions, dip them in our batter and fry them crisp. We then serve them stacked into a tower. It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it.”

Other menu standouts are the Baked Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells and the Italian Cheeseburger – a burger above the norm made of beef mixed with a blend of spices, grilled, topped with provel cheese and served on grilled French bread.

The menu suggests asking the server for daily dessert specials, and management reports that pies are available Made-from-scratch pizzas and more are an Ozella’s’ tradition. for dessert when the house bakers are baking. If they are not, order up the Root Beer Float, a classic treat that is well worth the calories.

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All of Massa's Favorites Pizza, Steak Pepe Modiga, Chicken Bianco, Cannelloni & more!

3072 Winghaven Blvd. • 636-561-5202 Lakeside Shoppes Plaza (Hwy. 40 & Winghaven Blvd.)

Ozella’s is Back

The Tom Arcobasso Tradition Continues At

A Cut Above The Rest Celebrating 3 Years with Toni

(Tom’s Daughter)

Drink specials 1/2 off appetizers (bar only 4pm - close)

patio now open Family Owned & Operated Since 1972 1057 Wolfrum at Hwy 94 • 636-300-4680 • www.tarcobassos.com

Pizza Pasta salads aPPetizers Burgers & More North County’s All Time Favorite Pizza Comes To O’Fallon Join us every Wednesday for North County Night $

2.00 OFF Any Large Pizza

$

5.00 OFF

a $25.00 or more purchase

Not valid with other coupons. Expires 5/30/10.

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468 Hwy P, O’Fallon, MO 63366 Hours: Tue-Thur 4-9pm • Fri & Sat 4-10pm • Sun 4-9pm • Monday-Closed

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M I D R I V E R S H O M E PA G E S “Genuine Customer Commitment” Roofing • Siding Gutters Manufacturer Certified Installers No Salesmen... You deal directly with the owner, Curt Turner.

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• Free 6” Gutters with Screen and 3 x 4 Downspouts Limited time only with purchase of whole house siding.

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(or more)

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Powerwashing $ 9900 Ranch $ 16900 Two-Story Restrictions may apply Expires 4-30-10

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Electrical Services

Now is your time to support a local charity from the comfort of your own home!

Family Support Services, a non-profit organization in O'Fallon, MO is hosting their first ever on-line auction. Proceeds to benefit FSS's after school programs and summer camp for youth and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Go to Biddingforgood.com/fss between April 26th and May 7th to bid on over fifty items including trips, tickets, memorabilia and more. Visit www.familysupportservices.org for more information.

ERIC'S ELECTRIC: Service upgrades, fans, can lights, switches, outlets, basements, code violations fixed, we do it all. No job too small. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Competitively priced. Free Estimates.

Ask about our monthly specials. Just call 636 262-5840

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Looking For In Home Care?

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

To Advertise In The Classifieds 636-591-3313 x 121 or 314-610-3313 Computer Services

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

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We stand behind our product by bringing you, all the latest styles including the new Frieze Carpet. We employ our own installers to guarantee quality work.

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Service at your home or office for: PC problems or set-up PC won't start or connect Spyware, adware, virus removal Hardware and software upgrades

$30 diagnostic charge only for first ½ hour

Day, evening and weekend appointments available.

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Call Mike at 636-675-7641

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Ask about our special offers for new customers!

There’s a reason why you’re reading this...

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Free Estimates. 636-240-2966

Hauling Services St. Charles Junk is your local bulk and container service company catering to the St. Charles and surrounding counties. We haul it all...basement and garage cleanouts, appliances, yard waste, construction debris, and NOW OFFERING CONTAINERS! For the best service and pricing call St. Charles Junk at 636-697-7825 www.stcjunk.com

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Apply Online at stlcastingcall.com or call

314-372-0500 Beginners Welcome!

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Help Wanted

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Call James at 314-420-3562

Landscaping/Lawn Care

Plumbing Services

Morales Landscaping LLC. Spring clean-up and mulching. Grass cutting $30 and up.

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Call 314-574-7099 or 636-699-5189

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(314) 288-9952

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

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When it comes to advertising, St. Charles County’s only direct mailed newspaper is the answer for hundreds of advertisers in the area. Call today and make your advertising dollars work for you!

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