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FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI OPINION I 3THOMAS SOWELLDocumented irresponsibilityPeople who entered the United Statesillegally may be called “undocumented” inpolitically correct circles, but what is alltoo well documented is the utter irresponsibilityof both political parties in dealingwith immigration issues.Both Democratic and Republican administrationshave left the border with Mexicoporous for years – porous not just forMexicans but for anybody else, includingterrorists from the Middle East.Two very different issues have gottenjumbled together in the political stew called“comprehensive immigration reform.” Thefirst and most fundamental issue is whetherwe are going to have an immigration policyat all. The second issue is: Just what shouldthat immigration policy be?If we do not control our own border, thenwe do not have any immigration policy.We may have immigration laws on thebooks, but if anybody can cross the borderthat wants to, those laws are just words onpaper and a bad joke.Polls showing the surprisingly favorablereactions of some Republican votersto Donald Trump’s irresponsible generalitiesabout immigrants probably reflectmany people’s frustrations with politicians’weasel words on the subject, and politicians’failure to do anything about a festeringproblem.The recent murder of Kate Steinle in SanFrancisco by an illegal immigrant withmultiple felonies and multiple expulsions,followed by multiple illegal returns to this“sanctuary city,” has been galling to manypeople.One immediate consequence of thisoutrage has been a drive to pass “Kate’slaw” prescribing mandatory prison time foranyone who has been expelled from thiscountry and comes back again illegally.That is overdue.It is a painful sign of the deterioration ofrespect for law that a new law has to bepassed to prevent a “sanctuary city” fromobstructing justice, which is already acrime.The larger issue is control of our ownborders. We can debate forever whetherbuilding a fence is the best way to do that.But too much time has been wasted already.One thing is certain. Building a fencewon’t hurt. If other things can be done tosecure the border, then do those things aswell. The American people deserve someconcrete reassurance that Congress isfinally getting serious.Donald Trump’s sweeping smear ofimmigrants does not need to be answeredby an equally sweeping celebration ofimmigrants. Nor should we use the oldcop-out that “the truth lies somewhere inbetween.” The truth is wherever you find it.But too many politicians of both parties donot even want to look for the truth.Instead of holding extensive Congressionalhearings, airing all the arguments proand con on immigration issues, and bringingout all the available facts, some politiciansseek to rush through “comprehensiveimmigration reform” – meaning somesweeping legislation that neither the publicnor the Congress has had time to consider.Congress did that when it passed Obamacare.Do we want to let immigration lawsbecome something else that we learn aboutonly after the fact, when it is too late?No doubt immigrants, like any otherlarge group of human beings, range fromsome of the best people to some of theworst. But it makes a huge difference whatthe proportions are.What are the crime rates, the diseaserates, the automobile fatality rates, the educationalrecords of the children of immigrantsfrom different countries?Above all, we need the facts. There hasbeen too much rhetoric already. If our politiciansare too gutless to bring out the facts,perhaps some think tank or television stationcan hold an hour-long debate betweensome proponent of expansive immigrationand some opponent.Jason Riley, of the Manhattan Institute,has written a book titled “Let Them In” andcolumnist Ann Coulter has written a bookon the other side titled “Adios, America.”Both cite empirical studies.A spirited debate between knowledgeableand articulate advocates could bringout which evidence stands up under scrutinyand which does not. Regardless ofwho might “win” the debate, we couldall become more enlightened. 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6 I OPINION IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMLETTERS TO THE EDITORIn response to ‘What if ...’AskTheExpertsTopic:Parkinson’s Diseaseand DementiaMy husband was recently diagnosedwith Parkinson’s Disease. Does thismean he will have Dementia?Depression, anxiety, personality andbehavior changes, sleep disturbances,and sexual problems are commonlyassociated with Parkinson’s disease.In many cases, Parkinson’s diseasedoes not affect a person’s ability tothink, reason, learn, or remember(cognitive processes). In some peoplewith Parkinson’s disease, however,one or more cognitive processesare impaired. If this impairment issevere enough to interfere with theperson’s ability to carry out everydayactivities, it is called dementia.Fortunately, dementia occurs in onlyabout 20% of people with Parkinson’sdisease.For additional informationsend your questions to:asktheexpert@gvcc.comTo the Editor:I read with great interest and dismay thelettre entitled “What if ...” (“Letters to theEditor,” West Newsmagazine, July 22) andquite honestly I was confused and appalled.First of all, I hope the intelligent readersof this publication – and I believemost are – stop and wonder where Mr.LaVanchy gets his facts. It certainlydoesn’t come from where I looked that’sfor sure. NRA? FOX? I’m not sure but Icertainly would like to know so they canrectify this glaring error. More deaths bythe notorious step ladder killer than guns?Hmmm.My statistics showed the sinister stepladder takes out anywhere from 3,000 to6,000 people a year. That is a large numberto be sure. Couple that with the stairwaysthat set out to kill people and we can addanother 1,000. Not that I believe these twoshould be compared but it does make methink I should write my representativeand see if we can get a ban on these items.Sorry, I digress.The odd thing is that I also looked upmurder rates attributed to guns; using theBureau of Justice Statistics. In 2008, therewere about 12,000 gun deaths (murderthat is), with 8,000 from handguns and4,000 with other types of guns. I am surethere are more up-to-date figures, butbelieve these are in fact statistics and notjust a statement thrown out without anysubstantiation.The appalling part of the editorial camewith the assertion that if any of thesedevout Christians, you know, the onesthat were doing a Bible study, wouldhave been packing a piece, maybe onlythe accused would be lying in a poolof blood on a sanctuary floor ... what?Doesn’t that go against what these beautifulpeople, these martyrs, were tryingto avoid? Violence, hatred, racism. Butthat is only my opinion.Remember when Jesus was in theGarden and they came to arrest him? Petertook a sword and chopped off an ear. Whatdid Jesus do? High five Peter? No, he didnot. Maybe, Mr. LaVanchy, you shouldresearch that incident.Jeff EklundWant to expressyour opinion?Submit your letter to:editor@newsmagazinenetwork.comFULLYLICENSED&INSUREDWe ServiceAll Brandsof EquipmentLet our family take care of your family'sheating and cooling needs.$150 OFFReplacement Furnaceand Air Conditioning Pump(Must present coupon at time of estimate.)Not valid with any other offers. Offer expires 9/4/15.Contact Us for Your Free EstimateWhen Replacing Your Unit636-332-4141www.johnson-heatingandcooling.comBe the firstto know.Local news, sports, school stories,health, events and movie releasesdelivered directly to your inbox.Go tomidriversnewsmagazine.com/newsletterAll respondents will remain confidential.Sign up Today!Check out Garden View’svacation stays for Mom or Dad.Call (636) 449-7575or visitwww.gvcc.com700 Garden Path • O’Fallon, MO1025 Chesterfield Pointe Pkwy.Chesterfield, MO13612 Big Bend Rd. • Valley Park, MO

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8 I NEWS IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMNews BriefsCOTTLEVILLERoad to honor judgeCottleville is renaminga portion of a roadto honor longtime judgeand St. Charles CommunityCollege Boardof Trustees member WilliamT. Lohmar Jr., whopassed away in May.LohmarThe Cottleville Boardof Aldermen approved a bill July 16 meetingrenaming, to Lohmar Lane, a portionof St. Peters-Cottleville Road between theintersection of Weiss Road and CottlevilleParkway. The city is expected to install signagewith the name change.According to the bill, the board agreed“to honor the life and legacy of JudgeLohmar” by changing the name of St.Peters-Cottleville Road.Lohmar was 68 when he died in May aftera battle with cancer. He served as a judgefor more than 29 years and as the presidingjudge of the 11th Judicial Circuit from1993-95. He served as municipal judge inSt. Charles until resigning in April.Lohmar also had served as a member ofthe St. Charles Community College Boardof Trustees and was active with a numberof other organizations, serving as presidentof the St. Charles County Bar Association,as a board member for Parkside MeadowsRetirement Community, past president ofJaycee Fairgrounds Village and congregationalpresident of St. John United Churchof Christ in St. Charles.Lewis named city historianSt. Charles County Sheriff Scott Lewis,who previously was the longtime city administratorand police chief for Cottleville, hasbeen named the city’s official historian.Mayor James Hennessey, at the city’s July16 Board of Aldermen meeting, said Lewishas always had a keen interest in the historyof the area. The designation, which carriesno salary or authority, is a way to honorLewis’ service to the city, Hennessey said.The town is one of the oldest in St.Charles County, with roots back to 1798.Lewis served as police chief and cityadministrator for Cottleville at the sametime for much of his tenure with the city– being named police chief in 1997 andserving as city administrator for 13 years.LAKE SAINT LOUISCity looks toward futureresidential needsNot all new development in Lake SaintLouis is focused on young people andgrowing families – older adults also arestarting to get noticed.The city’s Board of Aldermen approveda site plan and special use permit at itsJuly 20 meeting for a 60-bed skilled nursingfacility to be known as the Cottagesof Lake St. Louis. The vote was 5-0 withAlderman Karen Vennard (Ward 2) absent.The $10.2 million facility would includesix model homes that would accommodate10 patients each. Each resident would haveseparate bathrooms and bedrooms, accordingto a certificate of need application filedwith the Missouri Health Facilities ReviewCommittee. The committee, on July 13,approved the certificate, which is requiredfor new medical facilities to operate.The 5.20-acre parcel on which the facilityis to be located is south of TechnologyDrive, east of Feise Commercial Drive,and northwest of Hwy. 364. The applicationwas submitted by Focused SeniorCommunities. The owners listed on thecertificate of need application are SeniorsWest LLC.City Administrator Paul Markworth saidthere was little opposition to the development.The site could have been used forother commercial development, such as astrip mall or store fronts, that nearby residentsmay not have liked, he said.The nursing facility is the latest in severalnew developments geared toward seniors.Markworth said Lutheran Senior Servicesmay be breaking ground on a major seniordevelopment next year. In September 2013,the city approved the rezoning of 37.29acres to allow Lutheran Senior Services todevelop a senior care and retirement center.That proposed development site is northeastof Interstate 64 and bounded by Civic CenterDrive, Dauphine Drive and Freymuth Road.Lutheran Senior Services wants todevelop four buildings during the firstphase of construction. The buildingsinclude two four-story independent livingapartment buildings, a four-story buildingwith 80 beds for long-term and assistedliving care, and a two-story center fordining and other activities.Lutheran Senior Services was attractedto the site because the city lacks a livingand care facility for older adults, officialssaid in 2013. Further expansion would addmore than 150 beds.ST. PETERSCity cleans up ‘playing inthe street’ ordinanceSt. Peters has cleaned up an ordinance onthe books since the 1990s that technically prohibitedchildren from playing in city streets.But the sponsor of the bill, Alderman JudyBateman (Ward 2), said the changes don’tgive children a free rein to do anything theywant. Bateman said at the Board of Aldermen’sJuly 23 meeting that some residentstold her it appears as if the city is sayingchildren can go out and play in the streets.“That’s not the case, it’s basically to say(that enforcement is) going to be complaintdriven if (a child is or children are) impedingtraffic, doing something dangerous ordestroying property,” Bateman said.St. Peters Police Chief Jeff Finkelsteinsaid the city never has written any ticketsenforcing the ordinance during his tenureas chief. He said other ordinances prohibitobstruction of traffic and police canrespond to individual complaints.The board voted 6-0 at the July meetingto approve a bill that amends the city codeand eliminates much of the old language,but adds a new section prohibiting ridingor operating motorized scooters or playvehicles on city streets, highways or sidewalksand in city parks. Aldermen JerryHollingsworth (Ward 2) and Patrick Barclay(Ward 4) were absent.Bateman and city officials characterizedthe changes as cleaning up an ordinance thathad the potential of, in the words of CityAttorney Randy Weber, “in essence, criminalizingplaying in the streets by children.”The ordinance, for example, could haveprohibited playing basketball or streethockey in cul-de-sacs. Even though theordinance has never been enforced by citypolice, that fact that it remained on thebooks prompted Bateman to review it.ST. CHARLES COUNTYBack in the business ofhotel inspectionsThe St. Charles County Councilapproved a bill at their July 23 meetingenacting a new ordinance related to inspectionsand setting inspection fees for hoteland motel facilities. The county will nowrequire lodging establishments to apply fora two-year permit.The fee for the permit will be $450 andapplicants’ facilities will be inspected atleast once every other year. The county willbe able to suspend any operation permit forviolations and violators will be subject to a$500 fine or 30 days imprisonment or both.Lodge establishments are defined as anybuilding or facility with five or more guestrooms, which includes motels, hotels, bunkhouses,apartment hotels, or cabins. Thedefinition doesn’t apply to dormitories orliving or sleeping facilities owned or maintainedby private and public schools, colleges,universities or churches unless theyare made available to the general public.Hope Woodson, the county’s departmentof health director, said the inspections werehandled by the county before 2008, whenthey were taken over by the state. The statewants to turn the inspections back over tolocal government. About 50 establishmentsin the county are affected, she said.MISSOURIDempsey resignsMissouri Senate President Pro TempTom Dempsey cited wanting to spendmore time with his family in announcing

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI NEWS I 9that he plans to resign his 23rd-District seatto take a job in the private sector.Lauren Hieger, a spokesperson forDempsey, said on July 31 that Dempseylast day in office is Aug. 7.“While holding this public trust has beenone of the highest points of my life, it hascome at a cost,” Dempsey states. “It hasbeen said that time is like money: it canonly be spent once, I have spent a lot of itaway from those I love.”Dempsey, 48, and his wife Molly havethree children. One daughter has graduatedfrom college, another daughter is ajunior at the University of Missouri and ason is a high school sophomore.Dempsey was one year from leavingoffice because of term limits. MissouriGov. Jay Nixon can set a date for a specialelection for the remaining year ofDempsey’s term. The primary for thenext four-year term is in August 2016.Among the candidates said to be interestedin the state are State Rep. AnneZerr, R-65 District, Mark Parkinson, andbusinessman Bill Eigel, according to theMissouri Times, a publication that tracksMissouri politics.Hunt is on for governor’sChristmas treeThe Missouri Department of Conservation(MDC) is conducting its annual searchfor the governor’s Christmas tree.To qualify, the potential Christmas treemust be 40 feet tall and either an easternred cedar, Norway spruce or white pine.Candidate trees must be fully branched onall four sides and accessible by large equipment.Additionally, the tree owner must bewilling to donate the tree to the MDC.Once a tree is selected, MDC staff willcoordinate the cutting and delivery of thetree to the governor’s mansion at no costto the owner. Would-be tree donors areasked to take photos of their candidatetrees and email them to holidaytrees@mdc.mo.gov. Be sure to include a contacttelephone number, location of the tree, andseveral pictures taken from different anglesand distances. Candidate tree nominationsalso can be submitted by mail to: MissouriDepartment of Conservation, ATTN: MansionChristmas Tree, P.O. Box 180, JeffersonCity, MO 65102. All entries must besubmitted by Sept. 30. Full guidelines areavailable at www.mdc.mo.gov/node/23091or by calling (573) 751-4115.Editor’s note:For the latest news onProposition Y, visitmidriversnewsmagazine.com.FounderPublisherGeneral ManagerManaging EditorAssociate EditorFeatures EditorCopy EditorBusiness ManagerSr. Graphic DesignerGraphic DesignerGraphic LayoutTech Advisor/ WebsiteAdmin. AssistantBilling ClerkNancy AndersonDenise CandiceSheila RobertsEllen HartbeckAdvertising ManagerVicky CzaplaAdvertising Account ExecutivesLinda JoyceRoger KochJoe RitterClassified Advertising SalesEllen ThomasWritersAshley BooksJonathan DuncanBrian FlinchpaughDoug HuberSharon HuberTim WeberKate UptergroveDan FoxSue HornofLisa RussellErica RitterAngela CarmodyRandy NowellLindsay HardBrian MillerMelissa BalcerJanet Ruhmann754 Spirit 40 Park DriveChesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 591-0010 ■(636) 778-9785 Faxmidriversnewsmagazine.comPlease sendComments, Letters and Press Releases to:editor@newsmagazinenetwork.comMid Rivers Newsmagazine is published 24 times per year by21 Publishing LLC. It is direct-mailed to more than 61,000households in St. Charles County. Products and servicesadvertised are not necessarily endorsed by Mid RivertsNewsmagazine and views expressed in editorial copyare not necessarily those of Mid Rivers Newsmagazine.No part of Mid Rivers Newsmagazine may be reproducedin any form without prior written consent from Mid RiversNewsmagazine. All letters addressed to Mid RiversNewsmagazine or its editor are assumed to be intended forpublication and are subject to editing for content and length.Mid Rivers Newsmagazine reserves the right to refuse anyadvertisement or editorial submission. © Copyright 2015.Every child. Every need. Every day.Pediatrics | Specialties | HospitalsBringing out thebest in your child.Our innovative therapy center helps kids ofall ages and abilities learn to live fuller lives.Mercy Kids Therapy Services• Physical therapy • Occupational therapy• Speech pathology • Orthotics and splinting• Autism programs • Exterior therapeutic playground• Feeding team • Adolescent sports injury rehab• Social communication groupsCall 636-229-3370 to learn more.4525 Mid Rivers Mall Drive | Cottlevillemercy.net/cottleville

10 I NEWS IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEBy BRIAN FLINCHPAUGHbflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.comMissouri Sen. Claire McCaskill lookedout on a crowd of largely St. CharlesCounty and some St. Louis County electedofficials and Republican and Democraticparty activists and spoke about the possibilityof political bipartisanship.“It’s awfully hard for me to come to talkto you about bipartisanship since I comefrom Washington,” said McCaskill, toabout 100 attendees at the Bates-KrekelSociety luncheon held July 20 at the St.Charles Family Arena. “I get it that from adistance it looks like we’ve lost our mindsand that we do not know how to worktogether, that we do not know how to getthings done, that we are gridlocked in ourrespective corners.“Is bipartisanship dead? No, it’s not, but Iwould say it’s on life support.”The Bates-Krekel Society is one placethat might offer such support. St. CharlesCounty Executive Steve Ehlmann, a Republican,and St. Charles County Circuit JudgeTed House, a Democrat, formed the societyto explore common ground between the twoparties. Both were St. Charles County colleaguesin the Missouri Senate.The society holds semi-annual meetingsto encourage civil dialogue, debatedivisive issues and come to some kind ofcommon ground on others, House said. It’snamed for county residents Barton Batesand Arnold Krekel, influential leadersduring the Civil War. Krekel, a Democrat,and Bates, a Whig, tried to put aside disagreementsto preserve the union and supportAbraham Lincoln’s election.Citing examples of bipartisanshipin Washington, McCaskill said she andRepublican leaders have found commonground on legislation dealing with issuessuch as college sexual assault, the securityclearance process, regulating “robo calls”that “bug Missourians as much as anythingthat I hear from them about,” streamliningthe federal permit process for businesses,and the Defense Authorization Act that setsmilitary policy.But she noted that the current politicallandscape does not encourage compromise.The lack of bipartisanship is not only evidentat the federal level, but also in the MissouriGeneral Assembly, McCaskill said.She said the dysfunction is “a complicatedstew of redistricting, campaigns, thebase of our parties, modern media, apathyand cynicism and sometimes a lack ofcourage.”A major issue is redistricting that protectsincumbents and the political party. Candidatesfor congressional or state legislativeseats now usually have to worry about onething – a primary, McCaskill said. Candidateshave to appeal to party activists whoare “not people in the middle,” and wantpurity over compromise.“If all you’re worried about are primaries,you have no motivation to get to the middleunless you are actually in a swing seat orrunning statewide,” she saidOther factors include tuning into newsmedia where people get less “informationthan affirmation,” she said.Checking the thousands of communicationsher office receives from state constituents,she said it seems that about 30to 40 percent are watching Fox News andabout 30 percent watch MSNBC. “Therest of them are watching “Dancing withthe Stars” and they think we’re all crazy,”she said.She acknowledged that many of thesepeople are busy with their lives, trying tomake ends meet and trying to figure outhow to send their children to college or ifthey can afford to retire.“Guess what they want: compromise,they want common sense, they wantpragmatism,” she said. “That’s why bothRepublicans and Democrats win statewidein Missouri, because the “Dancing with theStars” people show up to vote and theythink the two ends are a bit wacky.”The solution is mobilizing the “Dancingwith the Stars” people, she said. She addedthat everyone has to be less afraid of losingelections and more afraid of Americanslosing faith in their government.She said she wished she could “clone”groups like the Bates-Krekel Society.“None of this means you have to giveup things you believe in,” she said. “It justmean we have to take off our blinders tothe notion that the most important thingin the world is to win an election, and themost important thing in the world is to@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM‘They think we’re all crazy,’ McCaskill tells Bates-Krekel Society membersMissouri Senator Claire McCaskilprotect our political parties. That’s not themost important thing in the world.”After McCaskill’s remarks, Ehlmann saidthat St. Charles County legislators fromboth parties worked well together acrossthe aisle when he was a state senator. Therewere fewer legislators then – six local statelegislators then as opposed to 13 now.“St. Louis County used to marvel at howwe were able to get together on things thataffected St. Charles County, such as educationand transportation and public safety,”Ehlmann said. “We voted together 90 percentof the time.”St. Louis County then had 24 legislators.“People in St. Louis County were alwayskind of jealous because they were just toobig to get everybody together and worktogether like that,” Ehlmann said.Pagano seeks another term to complete unfinished business in St. PetersBy BRIAN FLINCHPAUGHbflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.comSt. Peters MayorLen Pagano wantsto remain on the jobfor another four-yearterm because hewants to finish someunfinished business.Pagano, 70, thecity’s mayor since2007 and a longtimeMayor Len Paganoalderman, has announced that he plans torun for another four-year term as mayorin the municipal election next April.That unfinished business includes furtherdevelopment of the city’s Premier 370Business Park on the Mississippi Riverflood plain. The recession and issues surroundingthe levee district slowed developmentof the park at Hwy. 370 near Interstate70. But Duke Realty’s plans, announced inFebruary, to build a 500,000-square-footwarehouse have revived hopes for the park.“It (the park) could have a major impacton the community,” said Pagano, whoenvisions a multi-use area that includescommercial and even residential components.The park could provide goodpaying jobs for a long time, he said.Other bits of unfinished businessinclude further development of recreationalamenities and new uses for thecity’s 370 Lakeside Park.“It’s become a destination park andwe need more events and things there,”Pagano said. “In the RV portion, the onlystate in the union that hasn’t been thereis Vermont.” He also wants to introducea five-year plan for the city.And Pagano said he wants to continueto improve the city’s relationship withcounty municipalities and county government– although that relationshipespecially with county government, hasbeen rocky at times.St. Peters has clashed with the CountyCouncil and County Executive Steve Ehlmannover possible residential developmentat the 370 Business Park. St. Petersand other cities have challenged a ballotmeasure approved by voters last year toban red-light cameras after the councilplaced the measure on the ballot. But therehave been strong examples of the countyand cities working together, Pagano said.Although they have differences, countyofficials have come together, Paganosaid. “All the major highway improvementshave wouldn’t have happenedwithout our cooperation,” he said.That cooperation extends to workingwith members of the city’s Board ofAldermen and residents. He said part ofhis job is talking to people and aldermen,which he views as an accomplishmentas mayor. “I think I know all their pets’names,” he said.Pagano, a retired St. Louis warehousecoordinator with Unilever Corp., is nostranger to local politics. He served 24years as Ward 3 alderman starting in 1983before being elected mayor in 2007. Hebeat five candidates to fill out the remainingterm of then Mayor Shawn Brown,who resigned after being convicted ofbribery. In 2008 and 2012, he ran unopposed.He also ran earlier unsuccessfulraces for mayor and county assessor.The mayor’s position in the city is nota full-time position, with many of theadministrative duties handled by a cityadministrator. But Pagano said he’s busymost days at his office in city hall. If hehad to work elsewhere full time, the jobwould be hard to keep up with, he said.The mayor’s salary is $40,000 a year.“With a $100 million budget we haveall those departments, I still get calledon a lot and people want to see me forthings besides development and otherthings,” he said.

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Next came therebranding of the hospitals under a commonname. Signs will go up at the hospitalsover the next six months, but SSM Healthofficials unveiled the health organization’snew name and new logos at announcementsthroughout the area on Wednesday, July 29.SSM St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, at300 First Capitol Drive, now becomes SSMHealth St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles. Theorganization’s other hospitals in the countywill be known as SSM Health St. JosephHospital – Lake Saint Louis and SSM HealthSt. Joseph Hospital – Wentzville.In St. Louis County, SSM’s hospitalsbecome SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’sHospital, St. Mary’s Hospital-RichmondHeights. SSM Health DePaul Hospital– St. Louis, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital– Fenton, and SSM Health St. Mary’s – St.Louis. SSM Health also operates a rehabilitationhospital and outpatient center.“United under one name is a big deal,”said Mike Bowers, president of SSM HealthSt. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, who alsooversees the group’s Lake Saint Louis andWentzville facilities. Bowers, speaking toa group of employees and community officialsgathered for the unveiling of the newlogo, said the rebranding was “much morethan just a name or logo change.”“It represents our promise to this community,what they can expect in every singleinteraction with us, whether it’s online, onthe phone, or in person,” Bowers said.”Health care is changing and Bowers saidthe branding change repositions the healthcare group to be seen as a company leadingthat change. 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Sullivan and otherresidents said the location might be toonoisy and pose dangers to children usingthe field.The County Parks and RecreationDepartment unveiled the plan and map atan open house at the Kisker Road Libraryin July. The county paid $6 million for theproperty, known as the Sammelmann Farmand Homestead, in 2014.The concept plan indicates a paved walkingtrail, nature play area, banquet andmeeting facilities, fishing pond, disc golfcourse, and three soccer fields.Bettie Yahn-Kramer, the county’sdirector of parks and recreation, said onJuly 13 that Sammelmann’s fields werepractice fields that would not be lightedand that there were no plans to rent thefields out for practices or game use.GrandéMargaritasBy BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH$8 99Mexican Beer16oz. 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County officialshope to get construction underway by theend of this year, with completion by theend of 2017 or early 2018.Sullivan said the county’s own surveyof residents about potential developmentof the park indicated residents wanted tosee natural recreational amenities in thepark rather than athletic fields. The county’ssurvey drew 3,837 responses, with amajority interested in walking trails, fishingponds, picnic shelters and nature andconservation areas.“It was clear that a soccer field is notwhat most people were asking for,” Sullivansaid. “We all like the park, we’re justopposed to the location of the field.”Tom Douglas, another resident, saidresidents are worried that their propertyvalues might be affected by the locationof the field. Parking could spill over intothe subdivision, which has private streets,and parked vehicles might damage property,he said.Another resident, Ruth Williams, agreedthe park was great but suggested the countyerect a fence separating the park from thesubdivision.Councilman Mike Elam (District 3) toldresidents that the concept plan was “just adraft.”“The whole purpose of showing it wasso people could do their feedback and givetheir comments,” Elam said.He said the residents and other concernsvoiced at the open house were being evaluatedby county officials and that the plan isin the process of being redrafted.“You’ve been heard,” Elam said.Wentzville soccer fields tabled for nowthe fields would be for about 350 youngwomen, ages 4-18, to develop playingskills. The proposed fields would includesynthetic and turf fields, with only twoturf fields lighted with special lights thatwould not be disruptive to nearby propertyowners, he said.But nearby residents said they wereworried about erosion problems on theproperty, bright lights, whether the fieldswould affect property values and toomuch traffic on Hwy. Z.“In essence, we’re trying to make surethat the surrounding neighborhood is preserved,”said Brad Goss, an attorney forsome residents, at the July 13 meeting.The council’s next scheduled meetingis Aug. 10.

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMThe unofficial start to the back-to-schoolshopping season will kick off at 12:01 a.m.on Friday, Aug. 7 and run through midnighton Sunday, Aug. 9.Shoppers can take advantage of theexemption from Missouri state sales tax inthe amount of 4.225 percent for qualifyingitems purchased during this weekend. Localsales tax also is exempt in those jurisdictionsthat have opted to participate in the holiday.The sales tax exemption is only applicableto items meeting the specific descriptionsand the maximum dollar values setforth in the authorizing law. The followinglist of definitions is a handy reference tohelp make the most of the sales tax holiday:• Clothing items, including footwear,having a taxable value of $100 or less.Fabric used to make school uniformsand other school wearing apparel also isincluded. Excluded from this definitionare watches, watchbands, jewelry, handbags,handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves,ties, headbands and belt buckles.• School supplies used by students foreducational purposes in a standard classroomnot to exceed $50 per purchase. Covereditems include textbooks, notebooks,paper, writing instruments, crayons, artsupplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks,handheld calculators, chalk, maps andglobes. Computer software having a taxablevalue of $350 or less also falls withinthis definition. Items not included in thisdefinition are watches, radios, CD players,headphones, sporting equipment, portableor desktop telephones, copiers or otheroffice equipment, furniture and fixtures.• Personal computers, not to exceed $3,500,and computer peripheral devices, not toexceed $3,500, also qualify for the exemption.The law defines personal computersvery broadly to include a laptop, desktop,or tower computer system which consistsof a central processing unit, random accessmemory, a storage drive, a display monitor,and a keyboard and devices designed foruse in conjunction with a personal computer,such as a disk drive, memory module, compactdisk drive, daughterboard, digitalizer,microphone, modem, motherboard, mouse,multimedia speaker, printer, scanner, singleuserhardware, single-user operating system,soundcard and video card.The law allows cities to opt out of the salestax holiday. In St. Charles County, the city ofAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI NEWS I 17COMING THIS WEEKEND: Annual back-to-school sales tax holidaySt. Peters has opted out of the sales tax holiday.Both St. Louis and St. Charles countiesare joining in the holiday this year so shopperswill not have to pay county tax on qualifyingitems purchased in these areas. SeveralWest County cities also have chosen not toparticipate. Purchases made in the cities ofDes Peres, Ellisville, Manchester, Town &Country, Brentwood and Fenton will be subjectto the local sales tax amounts.BACK TO SCHOOL: Shopping by the numbersHeading back to school can be an expensive proposition for students and theirfamilies. According to the National Retail Federation spending in preparation forschool is second only to the winter holiday shopping season. The average familywith children grades K-12 will spend less this year, $630 down from $670 last year.This year these shoppers will spend on average:• $218 on clothes• $197 on electronics• $118 on shoes• $98 on school suppliesAccording to shoppers surveyed:• 19.6 percent will shop a month or two before school starts.• 42.8 percent will shop three to four weeks before school begins.• 30.3 percent will shop a week or two before school starts.• 35.6 percent will shop online.HICKORY HARDWOOD$3 89sq.ft.MADE IN THE USA• 5” wide plank• 10 colors• Richly textured• Pre-finished, no sanding or staining• 40% harder, more durable than oak• Lifetime warrantyBring the look of a vintagehand-scraped floor into your homewith this unique hardwood collectionfrom Armstrong.Amber Grain Autumn Blaze Cajun Spice Eagle Nest Western MountainBrentwood 2714 Breckenridge Industrial CourtOff Manchester, 1 block west of Hanley314-647-6060 | Mon-Fri 9-5:30 | Sat 9-5Chesterfield14816 Clayton RoadGrand Canyon Sunset Hitching Post Red Rock Canyon Smokehouse Wildness BrownChesterfield 14816 Clayton Road1 block east of Baxter636-391-6800 | Mon-Fri 9-8 | Sat 9-5“Quality since 1939”mid-westfloor.comNationalWoodFloorAssociationBrentwood2714 Breckenridge Industrial Court

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Grandparents too!Rates include lodging, mealsand scheduled activities!@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMArchery/RifleryClimbing TowerTrail Ride /HayrideNature CenterTie Dye & Zip LineAlpine Tower/SwingBoating & GamesWater Activities3 meals per daycamp-style lodgingand more!1-888-FUN-YMCAcamplakewood.orgBulletin BoardCuivre River Electric Cooperative Youth Tour delegates (from left) are Alexa Jones, JessicaHoelting, Madison Jones, Hannah Baalman, Alexandra Hudelson, and Sarah Hoelscher.Francis Howell alumni honoredby local hall of fameTwo star athletes who also were FrancisHowell School District students recentlywere honored by the St. Charles CountyAmateur Sports Hall of Fame.Paul James was inducted into the hallafter a successful baseball career.In his youth, James dominated areabaseball leagues and later played in MajorLeague Baseball’s Texas Rangers organization.At Francis Howell High, he playedthree years of varsity baseball as a pitcherand shortstop. He earned All-Conferencehonors all three seasons, and All-Districtrecognition his senior year at the shortstopposition.James also earned All-American honors atMeramec Community College and played atthe University of Missouri where he earnedAll-Big Eight honors as a starting pitcher.Playing for Metro Collegiate and EMBAleagues in the summer, James was nameda Metro All-Star, and pitched against the1984 Olympic team. He became the firstpitcher to face Mark McGwire in BuschStadium in that game. In subsequent years,James played for the Rangers until an arminjury shortened his career.Not forgetting his roots, James hascome back to help Francis Howell playersdevelop their skills.Connor Flynn’s name is synonymous withViking wrestling. His remarkable undefeatedseason this year led him to be honored bythe Hall of Fame with an Outstanding HighSchool Senior Athletic Award.The Francis Howell High wrestling teamfinished ninth in the state, but they wonsecond place in the GAC South, were theGAC tournament champions, were the St.Charles West Invitational champs, and theDe Smet Jesuit tournament champs. Flynnwent 46-0 on his way to the Class 4 title at160 pounds, and won his final 74 matchesas a high school wrestler.He will be moving on to West VirginiaUniversity, where he’ll wrestle underFrancis Howell School District legend andGAC Hall of Famer, Sammy Henson.Youth Tour delegatesvisit U.S. CapitolNinety-seven high school juniors fromMissouri participated in the 51st anniversaryof the National Rural Electric CooperativeAssociation’s (NRECA) Youth Tourin Washington, D.C., June 12-18.Local delegates were Hannah Baalman,of Dardenne Prairie; Alexa and MadisonJones, of O’Fallon; Alexandra Hudelson, ofOld Monroe; Jessica Hoelting, of MoscowMills; and Sarah Hoelscher, of Warrenton.The students were sponsored by CuivreRiver Electric Cooperative, Troy.The seven-day tour offered the studentsopportunities to learn firsthand what it is liketo be involved in politics. Highlights includeda special session on Capitol Hill with U.S.Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer to discussthe process of government, issues of the dayand increasing their knowledge of cooperativeelectric utilities and American history.“The Youth Tour students from Missouridemonstrated a true passion for learningabout democracy and government. Theyasked some really tough questions on everythingfrom education-related bills, healthcare to climate change legislation. It’s greatto see high school students eager to learn andgain leadership skills. Building strong leadersout of today’s young people is essentialto our nation’s future,” said Luetkemeyer.Youth Tour delegates also visited withNRECA CEO Jo Ann Emerson in Arlington,Virgina Emerson, a former Housemember from Missouri, encouraged thedelegates to take advantage of this exclusivelearning opportunity.“Each and every one of you can makea difference in the political process,” saidEmerson. “The way that you talk about theissues will impress your leaders in Congress.It will give them hope that your generationunderstands how to lead and youare committed to doing so.”Back to School Fair plannedThe Wentzville School District will hostits annual Back to School Fair on Saturday,Aug. 8 from 8 a.m.-noon at Holt High.Over 90 vendors have signed up to participateand more than 1,700 bags of school supplieswill be given away to children in need.Additionally the fair will offer games, breakfast(thanks to the Kiwanis Club of West St.Charles County) and plenty of fun activities– all free of charge. Families who attend areencouraged to give back by bringing a nonperishablefood item that Operation FoodSearch will distribute to local pantries withinthe district’s boundaries.Helping to supply the fair, was a $1,500Operation Round Up Bright Future grant fromthe Cuivre River Electric Community Trust.“The Fair has become a great communitypartnership with local businesses andorganizations and a tremendous resourcefor our families,” said Community RelationsDirector Mary LaPak.Helping to prevent injuryfrom concussionsAt its meeting on July 20, the Fort ZumwaltBoard of Education recognized Dr. BrandonLarkin in appreciation for his years of servicein implementing the ImPACT computerizedneurocognitive testing program for thousandsof high school athletes to help monitor studentsfor concussion.Beginning with football players in 2010,Larkin and the Fort Zumwalt team of athletictrainers began conducting baselinetests for freshmen and juniors. The followingyear all soccer players and cheerleaderswere also tested.“I think it’s a testimony to the progressivenature of the district that we have had this inplace as long as we have,” Larkin said.He explained to board members thatthe 25-minute computerized test looks atreaction time, memory, concentration andother components to set a baseline that isused should a player suffer a concussion.He also explained that it is re-administeredbefore junior year to set a new baselinebecause of the brain development that happensin those two years as teens mature.“Since 2010, we have baselined over3,000 athletes and performed more than600 individual tests,” he said. “Thatdoesn’t mean we’ve had 600 concussions;it means we administered that many tests.Some players undergo more than one testto be sure they are ready to play. I knowyou know that some players can be in ahurry to get back on the field.”Larkin said the program isn’t a passfailsystem. The ImPACT test results areone indicator that a concussion victim hashealed. “Just because their ImPACT is gooddoesn’t mean they get to play,” he said,adding that there are many levels to fullrecovery from such a brain injury and manyfactors to consider on a case-by-case basis.“They happen in any sport and theydon’t have to be in a game,” Larkin said ofconcussions. “It can be in practice. We’veeven had some we have caught in kids whosuffered their injury in car accidents.”

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMSportsGolfer Shannon Gould looks to makeher mark at the PGA junior nationalsShannon Gould (white shirt) after her PGAJunior Girls Qualifying Tournament win.By WARREN MAYESwmayes@newsmagazinenetworkcomO’Fallon resident Shannon Gould caughteveryone’s attention last fall as a freshman atMICDS when she finished fourth in the Class1 state high school girls golf tournament.The 15-year-old Gould has continued toturn heads with her play this summer.This week, she is competing in the PGAJunior Girls National Championship atMiramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas.She earned her berth in the PGA JuniorNational Championship when she won thePGA Junior Girls Qualifying Tournamentlast month at Persimmon Woods Golf Club.With a strong field of older girls in the tournament,she kept her expectations modest.“Going into the event, I expected myselfto play well and put myself in a good position,”Gould said. “I didn’t really expect towin, but I knew that that was a possibility.”That possibility became a reality. Gouldfinished the 36 holes with a 164 to edgeAbby Schroeder and Tori Hays by onestroke. Schroeder, of Wildwood, will be asenior this at MICDS. Hays graduated lastspring from Alton (Illinois) High.“On both of the rounds, I didn’t begin aswell as I wanted to,” Gould said. “After Imade the turn I began to play better.”Gould started on No. 10 in her first round.“On the second day, I was even after thefirst six holes of my back nine,” Gouldsaid. “Even though I wasn’t on the greensin regulation often, many up-and-downshighlighted my round.”Persimmons Woods is a tough track toplay. Gould finished 22-over on two roundsof 82. However, it was good enough toclaim the berth in the national tournament.That outcome left Gould surprised.“I didn’t think that I had a chance towin because my scores weren’t that good,”Gould said. “Once I saw the scoreboard,though, I was really surprised and excited.”Gould also recently competed in the MetropolitanAmateur Golf Association’s JuniorTournament at the Bogey Club. This time,Gould finished second to Schroeder with a152 on rounds of 78 and 74 in the two-daytournament. Schroeder finished with a 151.“After my first round, where I shot 78, Iwasn’t too happy with it because I struggledwith my approach shots,” Gould said. “Buton the second day, I knew there was roomto improve and I shot 74. I was pleasedwith how I played on the second day.”If she had to finish second, Gould washappy to come in behind a fellow Ram.“I am glad that she was able to win,”Gould said. “We have been really closein all of our tournaments and our friendlyrivalry has helped us improve our team andindividual play.”Gould also played in the Missouri Women’sGolf Association Junior championshipwhich was held at Crown Pointe Golf Clubin Farmington. She tied for ninth on roundsof 77 and 83.As a result of her play, Gould qualified torepresent Missouri in the Junior Girls FourState Championship. That’s the annualevent that pits Missouri golfers againstgirls from Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.This year it was played at Oak Hills CountryClub in Omaha, Nebraska.Gould helped Team Missouri win theteam competition. She placed 11th out of20 girls in the tournament.After the PGA Junior Championship inTexas, Gould will finish her summer golfseason with an AJGA tournament in Rogers,Arkansas. Then, it will be on for the fall girlsseason at MICDS under coach Steve Johnston.The Rams won the state championship last falland both Gould and Schroeder are back alongwith Nicole Shearing and Amelia Schroeder.“I had a lot of fun being on the high schoolgirls golf team last year,” Gould said. “Itwas a great experience and awesome towin the team championship together.”Winning the championship again thisyear could be tough. MICDS will have abullseye on its back, but Gould believesthe Rams can repeat.“There will definitely be strong competitionfrom other schools, but I believe thatwe can win it again,” Gould said. “Four outof five players are returning this year andwe have all been practicing a lot over thissummer to support our team this fall.”August 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI SPORTS I 19STEVE’S TOP GUNN DECK INC.GUNN FAMILY CONSTRUCTIONCustom Decks • ConcreteInt/Ext PaintPowerwashingStainingSealing • FencesLateSummer Specials!Call Today forDetails!“WE DO IT ALL”GRAND OPENINGOpen.Grab.Win!Open. Open a new Midland freechecking account and get a greataccount.Grab. Enjoy a Moke SportsBackpack as our free gift.Siding • WindowsGutters • CarpentryDrywall • HaulingRemodelingSnow & Ice RemovalEstablished in 2000 • Senior Discount • Free Estimates636-466-3956 deckrevival@aol.comWin! 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22 I HEALTH IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEHealth CapsulesThe FDA has proposed a rule that wouldrequire packaged food labels to include thepercent daily value for added sugars.Show me sugarsConsumers who make a practice of readingnutrition information on packaged foods maybe happy to hear that the percent daily valuefor added sugars soon may be listed on labels.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has proposed a rule that wouldrequire manufacturers of packaged foodsto include on the Nutrition Facts label adeclaration of the percent daily value (%Daily Value) for added sugars, just as percentdaily values are noted for nutrientssuch as sodium and certain fats.The percent daily value tells consumershow much a nutrient in one serving of foodcontributes to a daily diet, thereby helpingconsumers make informed choices.The FDA proposal calls for the percentdaily value for added sugar to be based onthe recommendation that the daily intakeof calories from added sugar not exceed 10percent of total daily calories.Explaining the reason for the proposedchange, the FDA noted that:• Scientific evidence has shown it is difficultto meet nutritional needs while stayingwithin calorie requirements if one exceeds10 percent of total calories from added sugar.• The 2015 Dietary Guidelines AdvisoryCommittee has recommended that Americanslimit added sugars intake to less than10 percent of total calories.• Newly reviewed studies suggest loweramounts of sugar-sweetened foods andbeverages are strongly associated with areduced risk of cardiovascular disease.In addition, the FDA has proposed a changeto the footnote that currently appears on theNutrition Facts label to help consumersunderstand the percent daily value concept.The public is invited to comment on theproposed changes during a 75-day periodthat opened on July 27.For more information, visit fda.gov.Mosquito magnetismWhy is it that mosquitoes seem to flockto some people and leave others alone?Scientists at the London School ofHygiene & Tropical Medicine believe theanswer has something to do with geneticcontrol of people’s body odor.For their study, researchers conducted aseries of trials involving 18 identical and19 non-identical female twins. Mosquitoeswere released into a tube that split into twoparts, enabling them to fly toward the odorof the study participant’s hand to whichthey were most attracted.Compared to the non-identical twin pairs,the identical twin pairs were more similar intheir attractiveness to mosquitoes.The study built on previous studies thatshowed insects’ attraction to certain peoplewas related to body odor and that thosewho are less attractive to mosquitoes producenatural repellents.According to study author Dr. JamesLogan, an understanding of the genetic basisfor mosquitoes’ attraction to certain peoplecould lead to improved mosquito control andthe development of new ways to repel them.“In the future, we may even be able totake a pill which will enhance the productionof natural repellents by the body andultimately replace skin lotions,” Logan said.In the meantime, the U.S. Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) recommendswearing insect repellent – the best protectionagainst mosquito bites and considered safeeven for children and pregnant women.According to the CDC, higher percentagesof active ingredients provide longerlasting protection from bites. Recommendedproducts include those containing:• DEET (Cutter, OFF!, Skintastic)• picardin (Cutter Advanced, Skin So SoftBug Guard Plus, Autan outside the U.S.)• oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or PMD(Repel, Off! Botanicals)• IR3535 (Skin So Soft Bug Guard PlusExpedition, SkinSmart)Advice for new momsFor a National Institutes of Health-fundedstudy, researchers surveyed more than 1,000new mothers nationwide and found that manyof them did not get advice from their doctorsabout some very important aspects of infantcare – even though physician groups haveissued recommendations and guidelines thatcan prevent diseases and save babies’ lives.Overall, the study showed, women whowere African American, Hispanic and/orfirst-time mothers were more likely thanwhite mothers or mothers of two or morechildren to get advice about things likeinfant sleep position, breastfeeding, immunizationsand pacifier use.About 20 percent of mothers surveyed saidthey received no advice from their doctorsabout current breastfeeding recommendationsor about placing infants to sleep on theirbacks, which has been proven to reduce therisk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).More than half of survey respondents saidthey did not receive any advice about wheretheir babies should sleep, despite the fact thatsharing a room with parents but not sharinga bed is recommended for safe infant sleep.When doctors did dispense advice, it wasin most cases consistent with informationissued by healthcare practitioner groups.However, as much as 15 percent of adviceregarding nursing and pacifier use andmore than 25 percent of advice on sleepposition or sleep location was inconsistentwith physician group recommendations.Speculating about the reasons some doctorsfail to advise mothers on certain aspectsof infant care, researchers said it couldbe because they are not aware of currentrecommendations, disagree with a recommendation,or believe a recommendation iscontroversial and may lead to a lengthy discussionfor which they do not have the time.Study author Staci R. Eisenberg, M.D., apediatrician at Boston Medical Center, saidthe study findings really made her think abouthow doctors communicate to new parents.“We may need to be clearer and morespecific in telling new mothers about safesleep recommendations,” Eisenberg said.“From a public health perspective, there isa real opportunity to engage families andthe media to promote infant health.”The study was published in Pediatrics.Doctors in the darkThe majority of adults living withchronic pain have used alternative therapiesfor relief, but many of them have notdiscussed those treatments with their primarycare doctors, a recent study found.Researchers surveyed more than 6,000patients who had at least three outpatientvisits for chronic pain in an 18-month periodand found that nearly six in 10 (58 percent)received chiropractic care, acupuncture orboth. Thirty-five percent of those who hadacupuncture only and 42 percent of thosewho had chiropractic care only kept the informationfrom their primary care providers.Nearly all patients said they would havebeen willing to share the fact that they hadused an alternative therapy if their providerhad asked.Charles Elder, M.D., lead author of thestudy and an investigator at the Kaiser PermanenteCenter for Health Research, concludedthat doctors need to ask their patientsabout alternative and complementary painmanagement approaches they may be using.“If we know what’s working and what’s@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMnot working, we can do a better job advisingpatients, and we may be able to recommendan approach they haven’t tried,” Elder said.The study was published in the AmericanJournal of Managed Care.Cool toolThe U.S. government has made available tothe public a nifty tool designed to help peopleachieve and maintain a healthy weight.The National Institutes of Health (NIH)Body Weight Planner is an online tool createdto accurately forecast how a person’sbody weight changes in response to changesin diet and exercise habits. The NIH originallyintended it as a research tool, but dueto popular demand has added it to the U.S.Department of Agriculture’s SuperTracker,an online tool that millions of Americansuse to build a healthy diet, manage weightand reduce the risk of chronic disease.“The (Body Weight) Planner is a naturalfit within the SuperTracker as it lets peopleaccurately determine how many caloriesand how much exercise is needed to meettheir personal weight management goals,”explained Kevin Hall, NIH spokespersonand one of the Body Weight Planner creators.To use the Planner, users enter specificinformation, including current weight, age,activity level, target weight, date on whichthey hope to reach the target weight, and more.In response, the Planner calculates the numberof calories and the level of activity requiredfor the person to achieve the target weightand/or maintain his or her current weight.According to the NIH, the Planner’scalculations reflect the discovery that thelong-accepted belief that cutting 3,500 calorieswill shed a pound of weight does notaccount for slowed metabolism as peoplechange their diet and physical activity level.“The NIH Body Weight Planner helpsconsumers make a plan to reach their goalson their timeline, and SuperTracker helpsthem achieve it,” USDA spokespersonAngie Tagtow said.To get started with the SuperTracker, visitsupertracker.usda.gov. The Body WeightPlanner can be found on the National Instituteof Diabetes and Digestive and KidneyDiseases website, niddk.nih.gov.On the calendarCholesterol and glucose wellness screeningsare performed from 8-9:30 a.m. on Friday,Aug. 21 at the WingHaven Medical Building,5551 WIngHaven Blvd. in O’Fallon. Thescreening includes a lipid panel measuringtotal cholesterol and HDL levels, LDL (badcholesterol), triglycerides and blood sugar;blood pressure and body composition measurement;plus a one-one-one consultationwith a healthcare professional. A 10-12-hourfast and appointment are required. The fee is$20. To schedule, call (314) 542-4848.

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Call Today to Reserve Your Spot for Our Next Seminar!11710 Old Ballas Road, Suite 205Creve Coeur, MO 63141314.983.9355www.StlNeuroTherapy.comBack to school, back to germsSniffle, sneeze cough – for many kidsit’s the soundtrack of back to school.After a summer of limited exposure,returning to school opens the door – literally– to more germs. Doorknobs and handlesare high-traffic and therefore amongthe most germ-laden surfaces in a school.But take heart. While no child can live in abubble, there are steps parents can take tominimize contact with people or things thatmight make their children sick.According to a 2013 KidsHealth inthe Classroom survey, 28 percent of theschool nurses responding said the mostimportant way to keep students healthyduring the school year is to make surethey wash their hands. Likewise, the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) admonishes: “Keeping handsclean through improved hand hygiene isone of the most important steps we cantake to avoid getting sick and spreadinggerms to others.”But getting kids to practice good germprevention is a challenge – they can’t seegerms, so it’s easy to forget that germs areeverywhere or that there’s good reason towash up after work or play. Fortunately,there are a few ways to help even youngchildren understand the unhealthy powerof germs. Start by explaining the connectionbetween germs and illness. If kidsunderstand that germs can make them feelyucky and cause them to miss their favoriteactivities, they may be more likely totake precautions. Also point out that if theyspread germs to others, their friends andfamily could become sick too.For kids, seeing is believing. Before thefirst day of school parents can show theirchildren exactly how germs spread withthis easy tip from Lysol. Add some glitterto hand sanitizer, have one child useit, and then have everyone shake handswith everyone else. This demonstrateshow easily germs spread from person toperson with simple contact – illustratingthat germs can spread even if there is nocontact with the original germ carrier.That’s the problem with germs – they’reeverywhere. School custodians do a greatjob keeping things clean, but the battleagainst germs in the classroom is neverending– and custodians don’t cleaneverything. Just think about that collectionof shared pencils, markers, books orother objects that never see the custodian’scleaning rag.Here are a few more places where germsare likely to be lurking at school.Perilous pencil sharpeners: WhetherTeaching children good hygiene practices canhelp reduce illness at school and at home.(thinkstock.com)it’s an old-fashioned wall-mounted sharpener,or a small collection of hand-heldsharpeners that get passed around, thehumble pencil sharpener could be thegermiest item in the classroom.Surprising sinks: With all the soap,water, and hand washing that goes on at theclassroom sink, the assumption is it’s thecleanest place in the room. Unfortunately,the opposite is true. Not all students willfollow proper hand washing techniques – sothe tap handles, counter around the sink, andany dispensers could be havens for germs.Dangerous bean bags, stuffed animals,carpets and rugs: Comfy seats are cool,but they could be making students sick.Kids with allergies or asthma are especiallyprone to becoming infected by the pathogensthat soft items collect.While parents can teach young children,and remind older ones, to frequently andproperly wash their hands, cover their coughsand catch their sneezes – the CDC recommendscovering coughs and sneezes with atissue or in a pinch their upper sleeve or elbow– teachers also have a vital role to play.When asked “What’s the most importantthing teachers can do to help keep studentshealthy during the school year?” 73 percentof nurses surveyed said teachers shouldencourage proper hygiene and hand washing,and keep desks and classrooms clean.Twelve percent said teachers should be rolemodels to their students for healthy behaviors,and 3 percent said teachers shouldsend students home or to the nurse’s officeas soon as students say they feel sick orshow signs of illness.The simple truth is that germs are a partof life and cannot be completely avoided.However, with a bit of education andencouragement from parents and teachers,going back to school does not have to meangoing back to germs.

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI BACK TO SCHOOL I 25BACK TO SCHOOLLearning on the go – from spelling to math, there’s an app for thatBy GLENNA ALLENgallen@newsmagazinenetwork.comKeeping kids engaged and learning orhelping them to study can pose a challengefor moms and dads, but not for technology.Thousands of software applications forsmartphones and mobile devices make learningand studying efficient and affordable– and increase productivity anywhere andanytime. Their nominal price – ranging fromfree to about $5 per app – make them the perfect“go to” tool for students of all ages.Early learnersPlay is an important way children learn.Apps designed for this age group takeadvantage of that concept by using gamesto encourage learning.Rocket Speller and AR Flashcards focuson letter identification, basic spelling andsight words during play. For number help,Star Gurus, Math Motion: Cupcake!, andCount 2 Play all reinforce counting andsimple math skills. As an added benefit, StarGurus also helps with word pronunciation.Fine and gross motor skills are developedwith Painting Gallery and Puppet Pals.Middle school yearsApps that help develop good study habitsare ideal for middle school students. Learninghow to be organized, take notes, andglean important information are life skillsthat will assist through adulthood.The My Homework app is a free and reliablestudent planner. It allows students totrack homework, tests and assignments, and itsupports both block- and period-based schedules.It even sends homework reminders.Any.do is a touch-based or voice-entry to-dolist, which is a useful tool no matter the age.For a step-by-step guide to solving algebra,geometry or other math problems, studentscan check out Mathway as a resource.Secondary successFor help with high school researchpapers, students can turn to RefMe to helpcreate a reference list for a paper or project.Simply enter a search for the title ofa book, journal article, web page or othersource and RefMe will find it and formatit in whatever citation style is selected.EasyBib works in a similar fashion.Wolfram/Alpha is a giant searchableencyclopedia for any kind of science, languageor math question.A familiar name to parents, CliffsNotesStudy Guides have gone digital and offera decent selection of titles at a fee of $2for each. Of course, the guides are notintended to be a replacement for readingthe actual books.College and beyondFor students pursuing post-secondaryeducation, apps are valuable weapons inthe battle against procrastination.Notability, an iOS application, allowsnote taking by hand, stylus or typing, oraudio recordings and allows the additionof photographs to create detailed studymaterials. It also will import files, such asteacher slides, which then can be markedup with the student’s own notes.Flipboard is a personal news feed basedon the student’s selection of topics, authorsand publications. It will track what is likedand deliver interesting content.With the Studious app information aboutprofessors, class location and assignmentsmay be input and reminders of due dates(thinkstock.com)provided.Foreign languages are a snap with theDuolingo app which translates new wordsand provides review material for tests.The Clear app syncs all to-do lists withother devices and makes it easier to open thelists wherever the student has internet access.Apps for mobile devices are relativelyinexpensive and young people are adept atusing them. While they are no substitute foractual parent and teacher involvement, theycan be used for regular practice and review.They also can help manage a student’scourse load, prepare for exams and even getstudents to class on time.Yikes!ssmhealth.com/nowFor all your“Yikes” momentsHave a minor emergency orillness? Log on to ssmhealth.com/nowto schedule a doctor’s visit or hold yourplace in line at an SSM Urgent Care whileyou wait comfortably at home.©2015 SSM Health. All rights reserved. SSM-15-7070 SJHC 2/15

26 I BACK TO SCHOOL IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMBACK TO SCHOOLMISUNDERSTOODChildhood and adolescentbehavior disorders are oftenoverlooked or dismissed aspassing phases.Undiagnosed childhood behavior disorderscan negatively impact a child’s growth andoverall development.CenterPointe Hospital offers a full range ofbehavioral health services that address andtreat a wide spectrum of patient needs.We provide individualized inpatient and outpatienttreatment options for children andadolescents, ages 4 to 17.Visit our website for more information or callus today to schedule a free assessment.centerpointehospital.com636.441.7300 • 4801 Weldon Spring Parkway • St. Charles, MO 63304Flipped classroom brings education homeBy GLENNA ALLENgallen@newsmagazinenetwork.comBallwin resident and second-gradeteacher Jane Dunn is eager to try theflipped classroom concept.The idea is to invert traditional teachingmethods by delivering instruction onlinethrough self-made videos and movinghomework into the classroom.It’s an idea Dunn learned about duringa professional development technologyclass in the St. Charles School District– and, according to Dunn, it soundslike a way to re-engage her students andimprove learning.The flipped classroom was first introducedin 2007 by two Colorado highschool science teachers who filmed severalclass lessons to help absent students keepup with their coursework. The conceptexpanded rapidly and it is now viewed as apowerful tool for teachers to create content,share resources and improve practice.Dunn plans to use her homemade videosin three ways.The first way will be to introduce studentsto new concepts and information. Herstudents will be able to watch the videos athome and at school during the day.The second way will be to reteach studentswho need extra help.“I frequently use small group instruction,so when students are not workingwith me in a small group they can go to thecomputer and watch the applicable videoto answer questions or clarify concepts,”Dunn said.The third way is something Dunn is particularlyexcited about – using the videosas another way to communicate with parentsand caregivers at home. In additionto the videotaped lessons, Dunn will makevideos specifically for parents about eventscoming up and activities that are happeningin the classroom.Dunn believes the flipped classroomconcept is a win-win situation for everyoneinvolved.Students benefit because increasedexposure to the lesson concepts andideas results in increased understanding.Parents also will have the opportunityto see firsthand how each lessonis taught, which, in turn, could help inengaging parental support. As for Dunn,the flipped classroom may allow her tohave more time with students practicingeach concept instead of reteaching. Themovies also will allow her to communicatewith parents more frequently and ina personal way.Additionally, Dunn is convinced the veryact of creating videos will hone her teachingskills by making her be more clear andconcise, pay closer attention to the detailsand nuances of instruction, such as thepace, the examples and the visual representationsused, and the development ofaligned assessment practices.“I hope people are not quick to dismissthis idea as ‘just another educational fad’because the ideas behind it are not brandnew,” Dunn said. “Educators have knownfor a long time that thoughtful course redesignslead to improved learning and that iswhat these videos represent.“It is a new way to re-engage studentsand hopefully watching me on the screenwill help to motivate my students bothinside and outside my classroom.”

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMBACK TO SCHOOLAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI BACK TO SCHOOL I 27Homesickness 101: Helping collegefreshmen cope with new surroundingsBy GLENNA ALLENgallen@newsmagazinenetwork.comPacking up and heading off for the firstyear of college is an exciting time – onethat students and parents likely have anticipatedfor many years. But along with dormroom gadgets, a stash of snacks and theuniversity T-shirt, many students also bringfears and worries.According to the American Academy ofPediatrics, all children, teens and adultsexperience some degree of homesicknesswhen they are apart from familiar placesand environments. It’s normal, but for thestudent and oftentimes the parents affected,homesickness can be heartbreaking.“Research tells us the number one concernof college freshman is whether or notthey will fit in once they arrive on campus,”explained Dr. Jen McCluskey, vice presidentof student success at Maryville University.“They have had the same supportgroup of friends all through high schooland suddenly it is gone.”McCluskey suggested that college orientationsessions, which provide new studentswith an overview of all extracurricularactivities as well as useful informationabout campus life, can be helpful in combattinghomesickness. Other tips include:Know what to expectTalking about what to expect the first fewmonths at college is helpful in pre-emptingsome of the pangs of homesickness. Discussingthe likelihood that there will besome uneasiness at being in new surroundingscan make it easier for students toaccept some of the bumps in the road.Parents also need to recognize that studentswill not love everything about collegelife and may call to vent feelings of frustrationas well as loneliness. But parents neednot panic, even if calls seem exceedingly sador frequent. Once again, communication iskey. According to Jessica Meszaros, a residentassistant at Missouri State University,homesickness is not an automatic sign thatSee HOMESICKNESS, page 336 Weeksfor onlyIncludes a FREE Uniform!Limited to the first 50 new students. See school for details.2965 Highway K(K&N Junction - Next to Dierbergs)636.385.6111www.atastcharles.comA Toddler through 12th grade schooljust 20 minutes SW of Daniel Boone BridgeDiscover More Online at www.tfssa.org

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CHARLES, LINCOLN & WARREN COUNTIES SINCE 1997The leader in retirement living.Come see for yourself.Assisted Living & Skilled NursingRehabilitation CenterMedicare & Medicaid CertifiedOutpatient Balance Testing &Therapeutic Treatment723 First Capitol Drive St. Charles, MO 63301We are located two blocks from SSM St. Joseph’s Hospital636.946.4140 ext. 107 or MountCarmelLiving.comSeniors have reported the greatest change inInternet usage since 2000, with 58 percentof those aged 65 and older now going online,a Pew Research Center analysis found.News and notesAdopting the InternetThe Pew Research Center has been monitoringAmerican’s adoption of the Internetsince 2000, conducting nearly 100 nationalsurveys and documenting how the Internethas become part of everyday life acrossvarious segments of society.Recently, Pew Research analyzed its 15years of data and found some key demographictrends, including the followingtrends relevant to older adults:• While for some groups – particularlyyoung adults, those with high levels of educationand those in more affluent households– Internet use is at “full saturationlevels,” adoption among older adults historicallyhas been lower but has been risingsteadily, especially in recent years.• The percentage of 18-29-year-oldsusing the Internet always has been higherthan the percentage of older users, butcompared to other age groups, adults aged65 and older have reported the greatest rateof change in Internet use since 2000.• In 2000, 14 percent of adults aged 65 orolder reported using the Internet. By 2012,more than half of seniors (54 percent) wereusing the Internet, and today, a clear majority(58 percent) of senior citizens accessesthe Internet.For more on the Pew Research Center’sfindings, visit pewresearch.org.Fitness for brain functionOlder adults can better their brain functionby bettering their level of fitness, aUniversity of Kansas (KU) study suggested.Jeffrey Burns, M.D., led a randomizedtrial involving healthy adults aged 65 andolder to determine the effects on the brain ofvarious amounts of exercise. Study participants,all of whom showed no signs of cognitivedecline, were placed in one of severalgroups and assigned six-month exerciseregimens that ranged from zero minutes-225minutes of monitored weekly exercise.All of those who exercised experiencedcognitive benefits such as improved attentionlevel and ability to focus, and those whoexercised more reaped even more benefits.“Basically, the more exercise you did,the more benefit to the brain you saw,” saidBurns, who serves as co-director of the KUAlzheimer’s Disease Center. “Any aerobicexercise was good, and more is better.”The intensity of exercise seemed to bemore important than time spent exercising,however.“For improved brain function, the resultssuggest that it’s not enough just to exercisemore. You have to do it in a way that bumpsyour overall fitness level,” said Eric Vidoni,associate neurology professor at KU MedicalCenter and lead author of a report onthe study, one of several that researchers atthe KU Alzheimer’s Center are conducting tofind out how exercise might prevent or postponeAlzheimer’s disease.Living the dreamClimbing the social ladder leads togreater satisfaction in later life for Englishpeople than for Americans, according to arecent study.Noting that about half of people growingup in working class families in England retireas members of the working class, comparedto about one-third of Americans, researchersat the University of Manchester wantedto find out if achieving a higher social statusmade people happier later in life.“We’ve discovered that English peoplewho do manage to upgrade their social statussubstantially end up with a greater sense ofautonomy and control,” researcher BramVanhoutte said. “In America on the other hand,people who have risen in society’s ranks areless satisfied than those who haven’t, raisingserious questions on the practical merits ofliving the American dream.”Clinical trials, cancer and older adultsThe world’s leading organization representingdoctors who treat cancer patientshas issued a strong recommendation tocancer researchers: Broaden clinical trialsto include older adults.“More than 60 percent of cancers in the U.S.occur in people age 65 and older, a populationthat will grow exponentially over the comingyears. Yet, the evidence base for treating olderadults is sparse because they are underrepresentedin clinical trials and trials designedspecifically for them are rare,” the AmericanSociety of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) said ina statement issued late last month.According to ASCO President Julie Vose,M.D., elderly cancer patients often have

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMexperiences and treatment outcomes thatdiffer from those of younger patients.“As we age, for example, the risk ofadverse reactions from treatment significantlyincreases,” Vose said. “Older adultsmust be involved in clinical trials so wecan learn the best way to treat older cancerpatients resulting in improved outcomesand manageable toxicity.”Heart of menopauseIt’s not unusual for a woman to put on afew extra pounds around menopause, butnew research has found that menopausalwomen also gain a significant amount offat around the heart, increasing their risk ofheart disease.In a study funded by the National Institutesof Health and the American HeartAssociation, University of Pittsburghresearchers looked at blood samples andheart CT scans of hundreds of women whoaveraged about 51 years of age and werenot on hormone replacement therapy. Theyfound that as concentrations of a form ofestrogen in the women declined, their cardiovascularfat increased in volume.“Cardiovascular disease is the leadingcause of death in women, and it increasesafter age 50 – the average age when a womanis going through menopause,’ lead studyauthor Samar R. El Khoudary said. “Byshowing that menopause appears to be associatedwith a shift in fat deposits that leads tomore fat around the heart, we’ve uncovered anew potential contributor to increased risk ofcardiovascular disease in women.”Researchers noted that increased fataround the heart can be more dangerousthan abdominal fat in terms of heart diseaserisk. Doubling certain types of cardiovascularfat can lead to a greater than 50 percentincrease in heart-related events, they said.Although previous studies have suggestedit is possible to reduce heart fat throughweight loss and weight management, ElKhoudary said larger studies are needed tofind the best way to help post-menopausalwomen reduce fat around the heart.Another reason to quitFemale smokers who want to avoid hotflashes at midlife may want to kick thenicotine habit as soon as possible.A study at the University of Illinois followedabout 750 middle-aged women forone to seven years, examining the effect ofsmoking cessation on hot flashes.Compared to women who continued tosmoke, those who quit smoking were lesslikely to experience hot flashes, less likelyto have severe hot flashes and less likely tohave frequent hot flashes.On the other hand, a comparison of thosewho quit smoking to women who neverhad smoked found that the former smokerswere more likely to have any hot flashes,more severe hot flashes and more frequenthot flashes.Looking at the data on former smokerseven more closely, researchers discoveredthat the women who had quit smoking forlonger than five years were most likely toexperience a reduction in the severity andfrequency of hot flashes.Researchers concluded that the effectof smoking cessation has the strongesteffect on wellbeing during menopause forwomen who give up cigarettes at least fiveyears prior to the onset of menopause.August 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEDid you hear that?Hearing Health delivers unsurpassed patient satisfaction. 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30prime. YOUR GUIDE TO NEW HOMES@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMMortgage rates arelikely heading higherKevin WeaksCMYCMMYCYCMYKwww.BridgewaterCommunities.comTHE ULTIMATENEW HOME GUIDEprime.Your guide to the area’s finest new homesNext Issue09.02.15Call (636) 591-0010 to advertiseMarket news from Greece and Chinais giving interest rates a rollercoaster rideof late, but the Federal Reserve has madeit clear that rates will be rising. Fed chiefJanet Yellen recently said that rates willmove higher later this year after sevenyears of central bank easing that helpedthe battered real estate market bounceback following the subprime lending crisis.After bottoming out at 3.77 percent in April,rates for 30-year mortgages have crept upto as high as 4.26 percent, according to ratemonitor Bankrate. That’s a difference ofabout $55 a month on a $200,000 30-yearfixed-rate loan. The benchmark 30-yearfixed-rate mortgage fell to an average 4.12percent from 4.17 percent, according toBankrate’s July 22 survey of large lenders.As rates rise, if you have a house to sellit means that potential buyers will get lessbang for their borrowed buck, and higherrates could drive home prices lower to balancethings out. It might be a good idea toact now on those plans to buy a new homebefore the Fed’s prediction comes to pass.Here’s what’s new in new homes:Fischer & Frichtel set to grand-open cottagedisplay at MiralagoResponding to customer demand, Fischer& Frichtel introduced a third product lineat Miralago, the builder’s multi-villagecommunity on Mid Rivers Mall Drive inCottleville. The single-family Cottage Collectionhas been a smash hit and is alreadyover 25 percent sold – even before completionof the display model.Scheduled to grand open on SaturdayAug. 15, the “Devonshire” display is a1,629-square-foot two-story and the portfolio’stop-selling design.Like all homes in the collection, the Devonshireoffers a choice of three elevationsand includes three bedrooms, an open mainfloorlayout, full basement and an attachedtwo-car garage. Revolving around a centralstaircase, the basic plan showcases a familyroom, breakfast room, peninsula kitchen andpowder room on the main level. Upstairs area generous loft, master suite with his-and-herwalk-in closets, a second full bath and theauxiliary bedrooms, both with walk-in closets.Shown with a traditional elevation, thedisplay illustrates a variety of options,including 9-foot ceilings on the main level,hand-scraped hardwood flooring, designercabinetry and stainless appliances, and aconvenient second-floor laundry.Cottage homes start from $192,900.Further evidence of the community’s popularity,only two Showcase Inventories remainfor purchase in Miralago Manors, a 30-homesitevillage featuring Fischer’s Manor Collection.The move-in-ready Whitehall isa three-bedroom ranch with nearly 1,900square feet of living space, sale-priced at$299,900. Projected for completion in August,the Brookmont also is a three-bedroomranch, situated on a lookout site and listed at$297,488.Matching the brisk sales pace, MiralagoEstates is approximately two-thirds soldand offers six fashionable Classic Collectiondesigns, oversize home settings, threecargarages, and base prices from $335,900.Ready for immediate possession andsale-priced at $545,000 in the Estates is afour-bedroom Wyndam story-and-a-half,lavished with designer extras and backingto common ground with a partial view ofthe community lake.For details on the Cottages and Manors, call(636) 875-7416; for the Estates, (314) 458-8940, or for both, visit www.fandfhomes.com.Bridgewater unveils new luxury villadisplay at The Villas at ProvidenceBridgewater Communities has just openedtheir newest luxury villa display at The Villasat Providence in Dardenne Prairie.Showcasing their popular Warson floorplan, this villa offers beautiful finishesincluding a kitchen backsplash of handmadeItalian subway tiles, beautiful Silestonecountertops with a large granite single-bowlchef’s sink in a large rectangular island, andBridgewater’s signature backlit pantry doorfor beautiful ambient lighting.An exterior triple sliding door from thebreakfast room ushers in the light andoffers wide open spaces and easy accessto a beautiful covered porch and a customlandscaped patio on the side of the house.This provides privacy and a beautiful segueto two elegant exterior entertaining spaces.Providence offers both free-standing andattached luxury villa homes from $194,990.With easy access to Hwy. 364, Interstate 70 orHwy. 40, The Villas at Providence offer privacyand seclusion along with convenience.Providence is conveniently located at Batesand South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Forinformation call Jane Felkel at (636) 299-8444or visit www.BridgewaterCommunities.com.

CHESTERFIELDCHESTERFIELDCOTTLEVILLE (ST. PETERS)COTTLEVILLE (ST. PETERS)Kendall Bluffs (314) 579-9458Campton Attached Villa $670,000159 Kendall Bluff Court (Lot 46)3 BR / 3 BTH / APX 3,500 SFChesterton (314) 393-9526Nantucket II Ranch $899,90032 Chesterton Lane (Lot 32)4 BR / 3.5 BTH / APX 3,851 SFMiralago Manors (636) 875-7416Whitehall Ranch $299,900119 Vistalago Place (Lot 25)3 BR / 2 BTH / APX 1,888 SFMiralago Estates (314) 458-8940Arlington II Ranch $515,4501221 Miralago Way (Lot 42)4 BR / 2.5 BTH / APX 2,653 SFCOTTLEVILLE (ST. PETERS)O’FALLONO’FALLONST CHARLESMiralago Estates (314) 458-8940Wyndham 1.5-Story $545,0001202 Miralago Way (Lot 32)4 BR / 3.5 BTH / APX 3,752 SFWyndgate Oaks (636) 625-0376Durham II Ranch $525,000213 Wyndharbor Court (Lot 735)3 BR / 2.5 BTH / APX 2,388 SFDISPLAY HOMEWyndgate Oaks (636) 625-0376Parkview II 1.5-Story $699,900203 Wyndharbor Court (Lot 740)4 BR / 3.5 BTH / APX 3,903 SFCharlestowne Manor (636) 947-5932Brookmont Ranch $239,1933132 Calhoun Drive (Lot 59B)3 BR / 2 BTH / APX 1,678 SFST CHARLESST CHARLESWENTZVILLEWILDWOODCharlestowne Manor (636) 947-5932Devonshire 2-Story $207,2043224 Calhoun Drive (Lot 36B)3 BR / 2.5 BTH / APX 1,629 SFSpring Mill (636) 441-5913Arlington II Ranch $550,0001713 Ciera Ridge Court South (Lot 95)4 BR / 2.5 BTH / APX 2,653 SFCimarron Forest (636) 639-1486Sierra 2-Story $168,984124 Cimarron Summit Way (Lot 61)2 BR / 2.5 BTH / APX 1,480 SFDeer Hollow (636) 273-1102Durham II Ranch $576,8723927 Wild Hollow Court (Lot 24)3 BR / 2.5 BTH / APX 2,443 SFFischer New Home Inventories Ready forMove-In Everywhere You Want to Be!Fischer & Frichtel has assembled an outstanding collection of new Showcase Inventories in fine communitiesthroughout the metro region. Shoppers will find a terrific selection of Fischer-built Showcase homes atgreat prices—some ready for immediate possession and some at various stages of construction-in many ofthe area’s most desirable residential locations.

32 I COVER STORY IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMCOMMON COREState of federal standard uncertain in MissouriBy ASHLEY BOOKSAfter five years of creating newresources, planning professional developmentand revising curriculums, Missouriis deep into Common Core. But, on July14, Gov. Jay Nixon signed Missouri HouseBill 1490, legislation that at its core aimsto replace the would-be national standardswith uniquely Missouri ones.In summary, HB1490 requires the StateBoard of Education to “convene separatework groups on English language arts,mathematics, science, and history and governmentswhenever it develops, evaluates,modifies, or revises academic performanceor learning standards.”The bill also sets forth exactly how themembers of those work groups will bechosen and what qualifications each musthave. Among the work group memberswill be those appointed by state educationassociations and leaders, legislators, thegovernor and lieutenant governor, includingparents of children currently enrolledin Missouri public schools.Opponents of Common Core thinkHB1490 is the first step toward replacing it,but others, including many educators andeducation watch groups, are not so sure.As Education Week notes: “It’s unclear towhat extent the Common Core will survivein Missouri. There’s nothing prohibitingboth the work groups and the state boardfrom largely re-adopting the common-corestandards, or re-approving virtually all ofthe Common Core.”In fact, Sharon Helwig, assistant commissionerfor the Department of Elementaryand Secondary Education (DESE),said Common Core standards and theprevious Missouri Learning Standards arevery similar.“To be honest, many of the CommonCore standards are not so different fromwhat Missouri had (before),” Helwig said.“Missouri had thoroughly rigorous onesalready, but there are some componentsthere that we didn’t have, that we had neverhad the resources to put together. Whenyou do something on a national basis, thereare more resources and that’s been helpfulto us, to have that additional set of goalsfor kids.”Now, with the adoption of HB1490 andHouse Bill 2 into law, the question is: Willthose resources remain?House Bill 2On May 8, Nixon signed House Bill 2,eliminating $4.2 million in funding forSmarter Balanced, the Common Corestate assessment. That action has DESEgoing back to the drawing boards. Accordingto Helwig, the department is currentlyreviewing the standards and developinga plan for a new test for the 2015-2016school year. She said the new test will usea similar platform to Smarter Balanced andwill focus on the same standards, althoughno official plans have been released.And until the state comes up with somethingnew, teachers will continue teachingtoward the Common Core learning targets.“Teachers are unsure about what they’llbe using in the future,” Helwig said. “Oneof the things we’ve tried to tell them is,by law, right now, we are to stick with thestandards we have now for at least anotheryear. So, I think having that stability andknowing they can depend on working withthe same targets as they’ve had this pastyear will help them a lot.”Still, concerns have been raised over thenew bill and its potential to affect students’learning and preparedness for the next stateassessment.Dr. Karen Hargadine, Rockwood’s assistantsuperintendent of learning and supportservices, said she feels HB2 will not negativelyimpact students.“Regardless of what (DESE chooses), Ithink (Rockwood) kids are going to be wellprepared for whatever tests they decide (touse),” Hargadine said.The shift to Common CoreA cartoon drifting around social mediashows a teacher sitting near a whiteboardon which the following is written: “Thisyear we will be teaching No Child LeftBehind, MCT2, Common Core, whateverthe governor and lieutenant governorcreate on a napkin.”While the cartoon may elicit laughterby presuming that little thought is putinto defining, establishing and testing thestate’s educational standards, the establishmentof the HB1490-ordained workgroups and the effort state educators putinto preparing for Common Core tell aPhoto courtesy of Fort Zumwalt School Districtdifferent story.The Missouri Board of Education firstintroduced Common Core into the classroomin June 2010. The new standardswere adopted to help give the state a wayto compare its students with those acrossthe country.“Every state had a different set (of standards),”Helwig explained. “It was veryhard to tell how students really comparedfrom one state to another. Doing thatbecame very important with the No ChildLeft Behind legislation in early 2000s,because there were stakes tied to those(assessments and standards) around thecountry.”But not everyone embraced the conceptof national standards.“I think that the initial reaction toCommon Core was that it was forced bythe government on the schools and thelocal settings, and they did not like that,”Hargadine said. “I think they didn’t like thethought that it was much more of a radicaltypecurriculum than they were used to. Ithink they had some misperceptions aboutwhat it actually was.”Helwig also heard concerns from parentsregarding the new standards.“Most of the negative (feedback) we haveheard has been tied to issues other thanthose specific targets,” Helwig said. “Mostof the time when I ask parents about howthey feel about where fractions are taught,or how they are taught or the writing pieces,often times they tell me they haven’t readthe Common Core (standards), that theyhave heard reports, that they have watcheda TV show or something. A lot of the informationhasn’t come from the document,itself. We always encourage parents tolook at those targets and think about whatthey want for their children, because that’swhat’s important.”Both Helwig and Hargadine worked oneducating patrons about Common Core.Hargadine explained Rockwood’s levelof control over its curriculum and discussedwhat learning materials are used,assisting parents in becoming more comfortablewith the standards.Under Common Core, many districtshad to write and develop new curriculumsto align more closely with the standards’goals.According to Dr. Bernard DuBray,superintendent of the Fort Zumwalt SchoolDistrict, the district re-evaluated its curriculum,creating something that wouldchallenge its students to reach new levels.“I think after we got into it, we found thatit was a much higher-level thinking (and)the rigor was much higher than what it hadbeen in the past,” DuBray said. “Then, werealized pretty quickly that things wouldhave to be different in the district andwe would have to do a lot of professionaldevelopment (and) do a lot of aligningof the curriculum. As we got in to it, werealized we were into a new ball game andthings would have to be elevated.”DuBray said he also felt teachers had ahard time adapting to the new standardsand a new style of teaching.“Our teachers have had to really stepit up to keep up with this more rigorouscurriculum,” DuBray said. “It’s put moreSee COMMON CORE, next page

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI COVER STORY I 33HOMESICKNESS, from page 27a student must return home immediately orthat a college experience is not right for them.“Openness with parents, guardians,friends and university resources is highlyencouraged for students experiencing anykind of homesickness. Each individual’sexperience is unique, which is why communicationis important,” Meszaros advised.Get involvedGetting involved is not new advice, butgoing about it can be difficult. Most collegesand universities have programs inplace to make it easier. Students whobecome involved with club or intramuralactivities are more likely to stay in collegeand have a happier college experience.Meszaros pointed out that clubs andintramural teams always are happy torecruit new members and offer free information.Meszaros advised that studentslooking to get involved should not feelintimidated to attend new student festivalsor career fairs near or on campus, andnoted that many individuals are elated totalk to freshmen and new students aboutgetting involved.“Contrary to what may have been seenon television, freshmen and new studentsare not seen as any kind of hindrance inthe college environment, which might easethe feelings of anxiousness and uneasinessabout being in an unfamiliar location,”added Meszaros.Communicate, within reasonAgreeing on parameters for staying intouch upfront will avoid future tensionand provide a framework for identifyingwhen homesickness may be escalating.Establishing a schedule for communicationmight help provide students who needstructure with something familiar to lookforward to on a regular basis.“In addition to texting and calling, manystudents utilize webcam programs, such asSkype, as a means to stay in contact withfriends and family,” Meszaros said. “Mostresidence halls have Wi-Fi and cellphoneservice in the rooms so students can talkto friends and family in a more personalspace, should they choose to do so.”That first year, parents and studentsshould talk, but not too much, Meszarossaid, noting that when students call withconcerns parents should listen.“Parents need to remember that universitylife has changed over the course oftime, so parents drawing from personalcollege experience may frustrate students,”Meszaros said. “Instead, listening andoffering encouragement is more helpfuland not as pushy.”Turn to the expertsColleges have orientation leaders, residentassistants, counselors and other collegepersonnel trained to help studentsadjust to college.Though privacy laws limit the amountof information college personnel can sharewith parents about students, there areresources available.“Resident assistants are trained to helpstudents cope with homesickness and weare more than happy to listen or suggestother campus resources when necessary,”added Meszaros. “Students also are encouragedto look out for each other. If a roommateor friend appears to be homesick, theyare encouraged to call home, talk to theirresident assistant, or talk with a counselor.”DISCOVERM RECHARLOTTE RUSSEJOURNEYS KIDZJUSTICELOFTSHOE DEPT. ENCORESHOP TAX FREEAugust 7 – 9Visit ShopMidRiversMall.com for details.COMMON CORE, from previous pagedemands on our teachers, and there’s nodoubt that they get frustrated and stressedout sometimes with all that they’ve beenasked to do. I think it’s good in the sensethat we’re challenging our students morethan ever before. I think it’s a little frustratingto our staff because there’s a lot that isasked of them.”But Helwig has heard positive feedbackfrom several teachers, who believe it’s amore challenging curriculum that raisesthe bar and forces students to reach theirfullest potential.“I think our teachers have seen it as amove toward more rigor in most of thegrade levels and that means work,” Helwigsaid. “I will tell you that I’m getting somereally amazing stories from teachers aboutthe difference in what they’re finding studentscan do if they’re requiring more.”Other educational professionals feelCommon Core’s real-life applications helpstudents better learn and apply the material,making them more involved in the problem-solvingprocess. Administrators saidthey have also seen more collaboration andhigher-level thinking from students.“Now (under Common Core) your successis based on your ability to explain howan answer is obtained more so than justobtaining the answer,” DuBray said. “It’s alot more involved than ever before.”When interviewed for this article inJune, DuBray said he believes the higherstandards will produce better, smarter students,regardless of the adjustment perioddistricts are currently experiencing.But that was then, and this is now.With HP1490 signed into law, the fate ofCommon Core hangs in the balance. Fornow, Missouri educators and students willwork toward teaching and achieving standardsthat are more common than not. Nextyear, who knows?MEET BLUEFROM BLUE’S CLUESFriday, August 7 | 5 – 7 pmnear JCPenneyI-70 and Mid Rivers Mall Drive | 636.970.2610ShopMidRiversMall.com

34 I EVENTS IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINECommunity EventsO’Fallon’s final Food Truck Frenzy is on Aug. 15 from 5-8 p.m. in Fort Zumwalt Park. The eventfeatures a free concert by Roger and Bill, and numerous types of food and beverage areavailable. Patrons should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. For more information, visitwww.ofallon.mo.us/food-truck-frenzy.ARTThe Foundry Art Centre in conjunctionwith Saint Charles Riverfront Artshosts “2nd Thursdays” at the FoundryArt Centre, 520 North Main Center, in St.Charles on the second Thursday of eachmonth through September from 5:30-8p.m. Admission to this family-friendlyevent is open to the public and free, withnominal fees for food.• • •Art Extravaganza runs through Aug. 6in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Buildingon the St. Charles Community Collegecampus in Cottleville. Meet the artists andinstructors at a reception from 6-8 p.m. onThursday, Aug. 6. The exhibit is free andopen to the public.• • •The St. Charles County Parks Departmentand the Foundry Art Centre host theannual Paint Your County Parks Competitionthrough Oct. 31. Missouri andIllinois residents 18 years and older areinvited to participate in the painting competition,which highlights the St. CharlesCounty Parks. For more information aboutthe Paint Your County Parks Competition,contact the Foundry Art Centre at (636)255-0270.• • •Circus!, an all-media juried art exhibitionruns through Aug. 28 and features workcelebrating the tradition and spirit of thecircus. For more information, visit www.foundryartcentre.org or call 255-0270.• • •A Black & White All Media Art Showand Competition runs through Sept. 8 atthe Cultural Arts Centre located inside St.Peters City Hall.• • •The Foundry Art Center hosts Beads,Glorious Beads! on Saturday, Sept. 26from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Step into a world ofbeautiful color and design and learn howto create unique beads using polymerclay. The event costs $45 for non-Foundrymembers, and $40.50 for members.• • •The Crossroads Arts Council, in conjunctionwith the Wentzville DowntownBusiness Association and city of Wentzville,invite all fine artists to participatein Wentzville’s Octoberfest Wine & ArtFestival, scheduled for Oct. 17 from 11a.m.-7 p.m. in the streets of Wentzville’shistoric Village Center. Cash prizes will beawarded for the winning art pieces in theamount of $250 for Best in Show, $200 forsecond place, and $150 for third place. Alimited number of artists will be selectedto participate. For more information andto apply, contact crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.comBENEFITSA Quilting Bee to benefit LutheranWorld Relief is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. onSaturday, Aug 10 at Chapel of the CrossLutheran Church, 907 Jungermann Roadin St. Peters. Supplies needed are a sharplarge-eye needle and a pair of scissors; abrown bag lunch is recommended. Coffee,tea and a beverage vending machine areavailable. For more information, call (636)928-5885.• • •Reservations are required by Aug. 15for the United Services for Children’sannual dinner auction, “The Wild,Wild West,” which is at 7 p.m. (doorsopen at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Aug. 29 atAmeristar Casino-St. Charles. Ticketreservations, sponsorship opportunitiesand table options are available online atwww.uswildwest.org.• • •The New Hope Golf Tournament is at1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24 at the WinghavenCountry Club, 7777 WinghavenBlvd. Entrance fees are $100 per person.Proceeds benefit the New Hope ResourceCenter and its mission. Registration andfee deadline is Aug. 17. Visit www.mscmired.org/golffor more information.• • •St. Charles Parks and RecreationsFoundation hosts the Illumirun 5k from7:30-10 p.m. on Sept. 11 at FoundationPark. Proceeds benefit the St. CharlesParks & Recreation Foundation scholarshipfund for St. Charles City residentswho cannot financially afford to participatein county recreation programming.At registration participants receive theirchoice of dri-fit T-shirt in red or blue.For more information or to register, call(636) 949-3372.• • •The United Way of Greater St. Louis-West Region’s annual Chocolate, Wineand All That Jazz event is at 6:30 p.m. onSaturday, Sept. 12 at St. Charles CommunityCollege, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drivein Cottleville. Food, wine, chocolate tastingsand live jazz from The Dawn WeberGroup will be available for guests, in additionto a silent auction. Tickets are $60per person for early bird pricing, $70 afterAug. 21, and $80 at the door. For tickets,visit www2.stl.unitedway.org/jazz or call(636) 939-3300.• • •The 11th Annual Sts. Joachim and AnnCare Service Golf Outing is at 11:30 a.m.on Monday, Sept. 14 at Bear Creek GolfClub in Wentzville. The cost is $125 perplayer, with proceeds benefiting vulnerablefamilies in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warrencounties. For information or to register,visit info@jacares.org or call (636) 441-1302, ext. 263.@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMFAMILY AND KIDSSt. Charles County Police Department’sfirst-ever Prescription Drug Take Backand Community Education Day is from11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 atpolice headquarters, 101 Sheriff DierkerCourt in O’Fallon.• • •St. Charles County Youth Orchestraholds auditions Aug. 8 and 9 at the J.Scheidegger Center for the Arts for alllevels of String, Wind, Brass and Percussion.SCCYO has been selected to performat MMEA in Tan-Tar-A in the Lake of theOzarks. Students who audition into theSymphony Orchestra will have an opportunityto perform at MMEA. For moreinformation email sccyo@sccyo.org or call636-916-0515• • •St. Charles County hosts a free movienight at the St. Charles County HeritageMuseum on Aug. 15 with “Back to theFuture.” The event features free popcorn,and candy and soda are available for purchase.“Guardians of the Galaxy” is featuredon Sept 19 and “Ghostbusters II” willbe shown on Oct. 17. Attendees are askedto bring their own lawn chairs and blanketsfor seating. For more information, call(636) 255-6000.• • •The Festival of the Little Hills is heldat Frontier Park in St. Charles from Aug.21- 23. Times include 4 p.m.-10 p.m. onFriday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. The festivalincludes 300 craft booths, demonstrationsby various artisans, food and beveragebooths, live music and Kids Corner.The event is free. For more information,visit www.festivalofthelittlehills.com orcall (636) 940-0095.LIVE PERFORMANCESThrough August, Mid Rivers Mall hostsBig Band Dances on the second Fridayof every month, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Dances are free and reservations are notrequired. For more information, visit www.shopmidriversmall.com.• • •The Meadows hosts a summer concertseries, sponsored by Mid Rivers Newsmagazinewith a performance by Dr. Zhivegason Aug. 6, and Smash Band on Aug 20.Details at www.themeadowsatlsl.comunder the “play” tab.• • •The city of Dardenne Prairie’s Movieand Music in the Park series continues atdusk on Thursday, Aug. 6 with a showingof “Back to the Future” and at 6 p.m. onSaturday, Aug. 15 with a performance byPlastic.• • •Sunset Fridays at 370 Lakeside Park,sponsored by Mid Rivers Newsmagazine,continues on Aug. 7 with the music ofMarissa Harms with Wade Trent (pop/rock/country). All performances take place at6:30 p.m. and the Gator Island Grill opens6 p.m. Guests are asked not to bring outsidealcoholic beverages and glass containersinto the event. For more information,visit visit www.stpetersmo.net. Upcomingperformances include The BuckhannonBrothers (folk) on Aug. 14 and Blues Pluson Aug. 21.• • •Each week on Tuesday, the city ofO’Fallon hosts Jammin’ Outdoor Concertsfrom 6:30-9 p.m. at 308 Civic Park

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMDrive. Upcoming performances includeStray Bullet (Aug. 11), Butch Wax andthe Hollywoods (Aug. 18) and NashVegas(Aug. 25). Food trucks are on site, andadmission and parking are free. For moreinformation, call 379-5614.• • •The Innsbrook Resort holds SummerBreeze Concerts every Saturday untilSept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. The event is free andheld at the outdoor amphitheater at theFarmhouse Field. Upcoming bands includeSerapis, Vote for Pedro, Dogs of Society,Dr. Zhivegas, Seven Bridges Road andButch Wax & The Hollywoods. For moreinformation, visit www.innsbrook-resort.com or call (636) 928-3366.• • •The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, 1St. Peters Centre Blvd., hosts The TonyViviano Show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug.28 featuring songs made popular by TonyBennett and Lady Gaga, Bobby Darin,Frank Sinatra and more. Tickets are $13in advance/$18 at the door and can be purchasedat the Cultural Arts Centre.SPECIAL INTERESTO’Fallon TheatreWorks hosts auditionsfor the one-act drama “Wit” from1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at O’Falloncity hall. The cast calls for a total of sixadults, both men and women. Those auditioningshould bring a headshot, a resumeof acting experience and prepare a dramaticmonologue of two minutes or lessfor a character close to the actor’s age.Performances of “Wit” are scheduled forOct. 23-25, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1. Crewmembers also are needed to help build theset and stage the production.• • •The Tri-County Women’s Connectionhosts a luncheon and program onWednesday, Aug. 19 from 11:15 a.m.-1p.m. at the Christy Banquet Center inO’Fallon. The program costs $14 to attend.For more information, call (636) 240-7772.• • •The Lake Saint Louis Parks and RecreationDepartment is holding the 33rdannual Lake Saint Louis Triathlon onAugust 22. Awards are given to the top 3male and female finishers in both overalland age group categories. The race includesboth an Olympic course distance of swim0.93 miles, bike 15 miles, and run 6.2 milesand a sprint course distance of swim .25miles, bike 15 miles, and run 2.5 miles. Toregister, visit www.lakesaintlouis.com. Forinformation about volunteering, call (636)561-4620.• • •Frontier Park hosts Race for the Rivers& Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8a.m.-5 p.m. The event is an annual paddlingevent. Paddlers will have a choice oftwo canoe and kayaking races: 40-mile or20-mile. Music and food will be availablefrom 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.racefortherivers.orgfor cost information. For moreinformation, call (636) 498-0772.• • •Probation and Parole District 17 hostsChristmas in August, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.on Aug. 29 at the Calvary Church, 3998Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The event featuresshopping, door prizes and a raffle.• • •The “Give it a Tri” Rec-Plex 5KRun at the St. Peters Rec-Plex has beenrescheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30 at 6:30a.m. Anyone who registered for the SpringTriathlon and 5K will be automaticallyregistered to participate in the rescheduledevent, but new participants also are welcome.All participants, whether previouslyor newly registered, will need to pick uptheir packet before the race. The Rec-Plexis also accepting registration for its FallTriathlon and 5K set for Sept. 27. Advanceregistration for both events is availableonline at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex-triathlon.aspxor by calling (636) 939-2386,ext. 1400.• • •The Greater St. Charles County Chamberof Commerce presents its annual Sip& Savor Taste on Thursday, September 3from 5-8 p.m. at 370 Lakeside Park, in St.Peters. Tickets are now available for $30each, tickets purchased in groups of 10 ormore are $25 each. For more information,visit www.foodfest370.com/.• • •The Commemorative Air Force hosts theStand up for America Hangar Dance onSept. 19 at 4 Limerick Lane in O’Fallon.Doors open at 6 p.m., and dance band SentimentalJourney will play form 7-11 p.m.Tickets are $18 per person in advance or$22 at the door. For more information, visitwww.cafmo.org.• • •The Battlegrounds, St. Louis’ largestpermanent mud run obstacle course, holdsits seventh bi-annual race on Saturday,Oct. 3 beginning at 8 a.m. and sponsored,in part, by Mid Rivers Newsmagazine.Runners can select to destroy either a 5k or5-mile mud run where they experience thedemands of more than 30 military-themedobstacles. The Battlegrounds is located at11008 Schreckengast Road in Wright City,next to Cedar Lake Cellars winery andevent venue. To learn more and register,call (314) 569-3005 ext.114 or visit www.thebattlegrounds.com.• • •Gateway Spotlight A Cappella Chorusrehearses weekly at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays atFirst United Methodist Church, 801 FirstCapital Drive in St. Charles. Women wholove to sing are encouraged to call 256-6823 or visit a rehearsal.August 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEI EVENTS I 35COTTLEVILLE CHESTERFIELD LADUE636 447 9299 636 536 0777 314 721 07776225 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. 1640 Clarkson Rd. 8853 Ladue Rd., Suite OSAVE THE DATE!Sunday, October 11, 201511:00 am - 3:00 pmChesterfield DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton16625 Swingley Ridge Road • Chesterfield, MO 63017PRESENTED BY:The Newsmagazine NetworkPublishers ofBe part of the fastest growingmarketing event in West CountyReserve your exhibit space today!SPONSORS:For more information:636.591.0010 • westnewsmagazine.com

36 I BUSINESS IAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEBusiness@MIDRIVERSNEWSMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMPEOPLEKristi Gordon, of St.Peters, has joined HOKas a marketing coordinator.Gordon most recentlyserved as a business strategistat Staples PromotionalProducts; she holds Gordondual bachelor's degrees ingraphic design and communicationsfrom the University of Missouri.• • •O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce Presidentand CEO Erin Williams and GreaterSt. Charles Chamber of Commerce PresidentScott Tate have successfully completedthe third year of a four-year nonprofitleadership program offered through theInstitute for Organization Management,the professional development arm of theU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.PLACESHawk Ridge Medical Associates hasaffiliated with BJC HealthCare, and haschanged its name to BJC Medical Group atLake St. Louis. Health care providers ScottRoos, MD, and Nancy Giaimo, FNP, havebeen joined by Mary Hoang, MD, a newpartner in the practice,• • •Tiger Docks' new company video wasfeatured during the month of July onO'Fallon TV, the city's government videochannel. In the video, Tiger Docks PresidentNick Davis helps to tell the story ofthe 20-year-old company, which customengineers boat docks and other waterfrontconstruction projects and is a distributor forboat lifts and other marine products.AWARDS AND HONORSPrasino St. Charles Executive Chef TonyMarchetto recently was honored with a 2015Produce Excellence Foodservice Award fromthe United Fresh Produce Association. Marchetto,who received his award in the FineDining category, was among an elite group ofseven chefs nationwide to receive the award.• • •Meghann Davies, founder and owner ofThe Morgan School located in DardennePrairie, received the July Business SpotlightAward from the St. Charles CountyEconomic Development Roundtable (EDR).The monthly award is based on criteria suchas economic impact, entrepreneurial success,job growth, and civic involvement.Other local organizations receiving BusinessSpotlight Awards this year includeReckitt Benckiser (RB), Etrailer.com,Phoenix Metals Company, NorthropGrumman – Cutting Edge Optronics, andthe Missouri Department of Transportation- St. Charles County Division.EVENTS AND NETWORKINGThe Greater St. Charles County Chamberof Commerce holds a morning networkingcoffee on Wednesday, August 12, from7:30-9 a.m. at Total Access Urgent Care, 3871Mexico Road in St. Charles. The event isfree for chamber members. To register, callthe chamber office at 636-946-0633.• • •The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerceholds a Morning Schmooze networkingevent on Thursday, August 20, from 7:30-9a.m. At Jan's Travel & Cruise, 7326 VillageCenter Drive in O'Fallon. Register onlineat www.ofallonchamber.org; for information,call Sara Henderson at 636-240-1818.• • •The Chamber Young Professionals ofthe Western St. Charles County Chamberof Commerce host a group meeting onWednesday, August 26, from 9-10 a.m. atthe Wentzville Fire Protection District, 209West Pearce Boulevard in Wentzville. Theevent is free to attend. For information, callTony Mathews at (636) 327-6914.Under new ownershipNex Generation Jewelry, LLC, locatedat 4229 North St. Peters Parkway in St.Peters, recently celebrated its namechange and grand opening with a ribboncuttingceremony. Owned by Melissaand Joe Howe, Nex Generation Jewelryoffers fine jewelry, loose stones, appraisalsand on-site jewelry repair. Hours of Nex Generation Jewelry Owner Melissaoperation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Howe (left) with Store Manager Amy Corley.Thursday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridayfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINEMIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COMBy SUZANNE CORBETTAsk Erio’s Ristorante’s owner, Pete Pulizzi, what’s newand he will smile and say, “We’re still here.”It’s a fact that should not be a surprise considering thatPulizzi knows a restaurateur’s success is built on creatinglong-term relationships with customers and staff. After 24years, it’s a winning combination that continues to bringsuccess to one of St. Peters’ most iconic culinary landmarks.“We have good people working here,” Pulizzi said,explaining how consistency and his staff have been thesecret to keeping customers coming back. “I have somepeople that have been here for 20 years, another for 15and another for 16 years. My chef has been with me for28 years. That’s why the food is always consistent. Andpeople know that and that’s a win-win.”That win-win relationship starts in the kitchen, where onlythe freshest ingredients are used to recreate the time-honoredrecipes for which Erio’s is known – recipes featuring locallysourced produce such as homegrown tomatoes, basil andeggplants in addition to the best meats and seafood includingcertified Angus beef and chicken that has never been frozen.“I don’t cut corners. We buy nothing but the best. That’show you stay on top. You have to keep it fresh,” Pulizzisaid. Raised on a farm in his native Sicily, he understandsthe true meaning of fresh. “I know the difference (in qualityproduce) and how it makes the difference in the taste,especially in the tomatoes used in my sauce.”Erio’s homemade red sauce is the foundation used in ofhis Pasticcio De Lasagna, the ultimate Sicilian creation. Itslayers are laden with fresh ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan.Marinara, made with fresh tomatoes, garlic and extra virginolive oil, becomes the perfect enhancement for Erio’s FettuccinePrimavera, which utilizes seasonal produce includingbroccoli, carrots, mushrooms and zucchini.But as good as his reds are, you can’t ignore his whitesauce. Made with 40-percent heavy cream and real Parmigiano-Reggiano,the sauce encases Tortellini Alla Tricia(beef and chicken filled pasta “doughnuts” laced with sweetpeas, mushrooms and prosciutto). Delizioso! But if you’renot craving pasta, Erio’s Ristorante provides a full menu ofentrees, salads and appetizers along with something special.“We always have specials,” Pulizzi said, pointing outthe chef’s specials displayed on the board inside the frontentrance. “Tonight we have grouper.”Grouper is an excellent summer entrée, which Erio’s chefslightly bread, bake and sauce with lemon, garlic and capers.A special sure to make carnivores happy is the short ribravioli, a perfect balance of beef and pasta.Daily specials vary and can range from Osso Buco torib-eye steaks to seafood risotto. For the latest lowdownjust call and ask what the day’s specials are.Bridging from specials to specialties means talking pizza– a signature dish since day one. Scratch dough is ladledwith Erio’s homemade sauce and topped to order. You canAugust 5, 2015MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINEFresh and friendly, Erio’s Ristorante is a win-win dining experienceErio’s Ristorante951 Jungermann Road • St. Peters(636) 928-01124-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday;4-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; Closed Sundaywww.eriosristorante.comDININGHave you ever tasted our Pizza?Well, if you haven't - You Should!And.. Here's $5 off a large one!Once you taste ours - you will love it -OH THAT'S IF YOU ARE NOT FROM CHICAGO!!(Use this for your $5 coupon for a large pizzaExpires in 2016, so hurry up & use it)3072 Winghaven Blvd.Lakeside Shoppes Plaza636-561-52023761 New Town Blvd.Right at the Hwy. 370636-925-2961I 37Some of Erio’s famed specialties include Grilled Steak,Linguine Tutto Mare and Erio’s Pizzaeven chose your cheese, either mozzarella or provel. In themiddle of tomato season, give the Pizza di Palermo a try.It’s brushed with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil, then layeredwith bacon, tomatoes and mozzarella. Think of it ascaprese gone wild on flatbread, only better.No matter which pizza or menu dish you try there’s onething guests can count on: Erio’s will always keep it fresh andprovide professional, friendly service from its expert staff...NOW HIRINGALL POSITIONS AT OURNEW ST. CHARLES LOCATION2412 West Clay StreetSt. Charles, MO 63301JOB INQUIRIES:FuzzysTacoShopJobs@gmail.com..636.591.0010GREEN CHINADELICIOUS CHINESE FOODLUNCHSPECIALS$5.50WE ACCEPT ALL OTHER CHINESERESTAURANT COUPONSDelivery available forMinimum $20 OrderVoted#1 AsianRestaurantby Mid RiversNewsmagazineReadersPurchase $25or more and get$4 offLimit one coupon, offers cannot be combined.10% 0ffAny PurchaseLimit one coupon,offers cannot be combined.Purchase$12 or moreGet 1/2 order CrabRangoons or 2 EggrollsLimit one coupon,offers cannot be combined.COUPONS VALID AT GREEN CHINA SALT LICK LOCATION ONLY.627 Salt Lick Rd. • St. Peters • 636-272-8818 • www.greenchinastpeters.comWESTPORT • 314.878.8226302 Westport Plaza • Maryland Heights, MO 63146MANCHESTER • 636.686.73941288 Old Orchard Center, Manchester, MO 63021WEBSTER GROVES • 314.968.82268073 Watson Road • Webster Groves, MO 63119www.fuzzystacoshop.com

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