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Vol. 17 No. 6 • May 6, 2020 

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EDITORIAL 

Random Thoughts 

TREE SERVICE 

With a tip of the cap to our old friend 

Thomas Sowell, we offer the following 

random thoughts on the passing [socially 

distanced] scene: 

• When we open up our state and our 

county, the coronavirus will spread more 

easily. People will get sick, some will die. 

If we stay locked down indefinitely, same 

result. 

• The notion that we must choose either 

physical or economic health – that we can 

only have one or the other – is false. We 

need to protect our physical health. We 

need to protect our economic health. Both 

of these statements are true at the same 

time. To say nothing of our mental and 

emotional health. 

• Just because government says that a 

business can open its doors does not mean 

that customers will flock back in. The business 

will have to earn each customer’s trust 

by making them feel safe and comfortable. 

If the business fails to do this, they may as 

well stay locked down. 

• Our money is on local businesses being 

way better at this than national chains. 

• Local businesses, where owners have 

to look you in the eye and say “trust me,” 

will flourish over the next decade. It will be 

a resurgence, a beautiful blooming. 

• Unfortunately, we will have to endure a 

lot of pain before that happens. 

• People keep saying that this coronavirus 

is unprecedented. No, it isn’t. There 

have been plagues, pestilence and pandemics 

for as long as there have been humans. 

Only now we have Twitter. 

• Three hundred years ago, Jonathan 

Swift wrote: “Falsehood flies, and the 

Truth comes limping after it.” For that 

quote alone, Swift should be credited as a 

co-founder of social media. 

• We are announcing our Teacher of the 

Year winner soon. Truth is, this year we 

could have picked hundreds of deserving 

teachers. Most will have to settle for this: 

Thank you. 

• We have gotten used to an awful lot 

of weird stuff during the lockdown, but 

seeing your neighbor wearing a mask in 

the grocery store will never feel normal. 

• The media has been awful to President 

Donald Trump. President Trump has been 

awful to the media. Both of these statements 

are true at the same time. Amazing 

that both sides are pointing toward the 

other and whining, “They started it.” 

• We really, really, really miss the Cardinals 

and the Blues. 

• Is it really possible that the Blues win 

their first Stanley Cup and then don’t get a 

chance to defend it? 

• The media reported last week that 

Yadier Molina would be open to ending his 

career with another team. Don’t you dare 

let that happen, Bill Dewitt. 

• How long will it take our eyes to readjust 

and not see our co-workers inside a 

perpetual Zoom window? 

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are not in sync 

Recently the O’Fallon City Council and 

the voters have not been in sync. 

Our Founding documents, the Declaration 

of Independence and the Constitution 

make clear the importance of the will of 

the people. 

Thomas Jefferson used the phrase, consent 

of the governed, and James Madison 

started the Constitution with these three 

words: We the people. 

Abraham Lincoln said it this way: Government 

of the people, by the people, and 

for the people. 

The primary purpose of government is to 

protect the people and the city government is 

to operate with the consent of the governed. 

However, the people have had meetings, 

gone door to door, signed petitions 

and they have not given their consent to 

what the city council has been doing when 

developers look to the city council for 

approval of projects. 

The fact that the city council met on 

March 26 and barred the people from also 

attending, did not inspire the confidence of 

the public. The internet is on fire, burning 

some of the council for favoring the developers 

[of the Fairways at Turtle Creek]. 

What will happen next? 

John Israel 

Coronavirus tax 

Can we be honest for one minute about 

O’Fallon’s Proposition 1 asking the residents 

of the city to add a local use tax? 

Contrary to the impression the city is 

giving that this will primarily be a tax on 

businesses, it will apply to a majority of 

residents. Most people are unaware of 

how much they actually purchase online. 

Amazon reported a few years ago that their 

average Prime subscriber purchased over 

$1,800 per year. Also not mentioned by 

O’Fallon is how burdensome it is for people 

to file to pay a local use tax. Filing is separate 

from federal and state income taxes 

and requires the person to know which 

purchases paid a local sales or use tax. The 

online merchants don’t collect it from the 

buyer so the burden is on you to track all 

the receipts. The average person attempting 

to pay their annual local use tax obligation 

will spend hours more than what they do on 

filing federal and state income taxes combined. 

Most people that owe a local use tax 

now don’t know it and don’t pay it. 

Also, a local use tax isn’t like a sales tax. 

A sales tax is collected to pay for the use of 

community resources which occurs when 

you go out into the community. The impact 

of buying online to local community 

resources is minimal since residents are 

not out driving to the store so you will be 

paying for services you didn’t use. Having 

a package delivered to your house is more 

economical, efficient, environmentally 

friendly, and these days, better for your 

health and the health of others. 

With the impact of the efforts to slow the 

spread of COVID-19/coronavirus, more 

people are now buying online and buying 

a lot more. So let’s call O’Fallon’s Prop 1 

what it is: the coronavirus tax. 

Joseph Bieber 

Advice for President Trump 

Think before you speak. 

Our 30th president, the very conservative, 

Republican, Calvin Coolidge, was 

nicknamed Silent Cal because he was a 

man of very few words. But the words he 

spoke were well thought out. 

He once wrote that a president’s speech: 

“... requires the most laborious and extended 

research and study, and the most careful 

and painstaking thought. Each word has 

to be weighed in the realization that it is 

a presidential utterance which will be dissected 

at home and abroad to discover its 

outward meaning and any possible hidden 

implications.” 

President Donald Trump’s recent statement 

that the consumption of household 

disinfectant might be effective in beating 

the coronavirus and in cleaning lungs was 

another example of Trump not following 

Coolidge’s example. 

It turns out that ingesting disinfectant is 

dangerous. So much for my gin and Lysol 

on the rocks. 

J. Wade 

Cutting Social Security 

Donald Trump wanted a payroll tax cut 

as part of the coronavirus legislation. What 

would this do? Well, it will not help the 

unemployed, and the employed do not 

need help. 

But wait! What about the elderly and 

seriously infirm? The payroll tax is the sole 

funder of Social Security, which he has said 

he wants to eliminate. This tax currently 

supports 65 million people, 20% [or about 

13 million] of whom depend on it for 100% 

of their income. Millions more depend on 

it for the majority of their income. How are 

the elderly and infirm to exist if he makes 

payroll tax cuts permanent? 

The tragedy of income loss due to coronavirus 

will devastate thousands for a year 

or so. Eliminating Social Security will 

devastate multi-millions forever. 

Martin Walsh 

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pandemic. 

All submissions will be added to an 

online digital collection and serve as a 

historic database. Hard copies of the form 

will be available at each location when 

they reopen. 

For more information or questions about 

this digital archive, contact the St. Charles 

County Parks and Recreation Department 

Administrative Office at (636) 949-7535, 

the St. Charles City-County Library at 

(636) 441-2300, or the St. Charles County 

Historical Society at (636) 946-9828. 

Drive through COVID-19 testing is now available in Cottleville. 

news 

briefs 

COTTLEVILLE 

Mercy opens local testing center 

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care 

recently launched a video visit platform 

to evaluate patients and determine 

the most appropriate treatment 

and care, including COVID-19 testing. 

According to Mercy, video visits make 

it easy for patients to receive care 

from the safety and comfort of their 

homes and are available for both non- 

COVID-19 and COVID-19 related issues. 

In St. Charles County, if patients are 

evaluated via video visit and it’s determined 

that COVID-19 testing is clinically 

appropriate, they will be directed 

to Mercy-GoHealth’s first dedicated 

COVID-19 testing center, now open at 

6167 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. 

The center follows the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention and state 

guidelines to administer same-day or 

next-day COVID-19 tests. The testing 

is done curbside to ensure that caregivers 

can safely administer the test without 

patients having to leave their vehicles. 

City named among 

safest in Missouri 

Cottleville has been named as among 

Missouri’s safest cities by independent 

review site Safewise. The municipality 

was the only St. Charles County city to 

make the top 10 list, coming in at No. 2. 

To determine which cities rank among 

the safest, the company ranks each one 

using FBI crime statistics and U.S. Census 

population data. 

The rankings are based on both violent 

and property crime numbers. Violent 

crimes include aggravated assault, murder, 

rape and robbery; property crimes include 

burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle 

theft. Arson is excluded from the FBI’s 

property crime rates, so Safewise excludes 

it as well. 

To level the playing field, the rate of 

crimes is calculated per 1,000 people in 

each city, which makes it easier to directly 

compare the likelihood of these crimes 

occurring in cities with vastly different 

populations. 

Both violent and property crime numbers 

were weighted equally. That means 

that a city with no violent crimes reported 

could end up lower on the list due to a 

higher property crime rate, and vice versa. 

Violent and property crime for each state is 

standardized before weighting. 

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The Meadows launches second 

‘shark tank’ contest 

The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis is 

running a sequel to its 2019 RetailNext 

contest. 

Cohen Equities, the retail center’s owner, 

and career marketing entrepreneur Craig 

Kaminer announced this month that they 

again are seeking “the next big thing in 

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retail.” The winner will receive free rent, 

a build-out allowance, marketing support 

and coaching from leading experts. 

The competition is similar to the hit TV 

show “Shark Tank” but focuses on attracting 

new ideas in retail and transforming 

the retail landscape. 

Entries will be accepted through midnight 

on June 15. Contest details and entry 

forms are available at retailnextstl.com. 

ST. CHARLES COUNTY 

Share your pandemic story 

It is often through the telling of personal 

stories that communities come together to 

find healing, understanding and comfort 

during difficult times, such as the COVID- 

19 pandemic. 

“Our Story: St. Charles County Experiences 

A Pandemic – A Digital Archive” is 

a local initiative seeking citizen stories to 

historically document this unprecedented 

time through the eyes of the community. 

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation 

Department, St. Charles City-County 

Library and St. Charles County Historical 

Society are working together to document 

the effects the pandemic is having on our 

community. 

St. Charles County residents can share 

their personal narratives to be recorded in 

history and serve as an educational tool for 

future generations. To contribute, residents 

are asked to visit the St. Charles County 

Parks website at stccparks.org, the St. 

Charles City-County Library at mylibrary. 

org, or the St. Charles Historical Society 

at scchs.org and answer a short questionnaire 

about their experience during the 

County continues contact 

tracing efforts 

While the term contact tracing has been 

in the public conversation for a very short 

time, St. Charles County’s Department 

of Public Health has conducted “contact 

tracing” on COVID-19 positive individuals 

since March 18, when the department 

became aware of the county’s first positive 

test. 

According to the county, stay at home 

and other orders/guidance originally made 

it easier to conduct contact tracing. Health 

department staff also have said that adherence 

to those orders has cut the average 

number of contacts in half – from 10 to 

five in St. Charles County. 

On a normal day, St. Charles County 

has two epidemiologists, but COVID-19 

has meant the county has needed to pull in 

various resources in order to keep up with 

the volume. Health department nurses, 

school nurses, law enforcement detectives 

and volunteers – part-time and full time – 

are now part of a 15-person contact tracing 

team operating 12 hours a day, seven days 

a week. 

Public Health Director Demetrius 

Cianci-Chapman said, “If the number 

of cases increases, our team will have 

to stretch into the need. I anticipate that 

before the number of positive tests level 

off and start to decrease, we will need to 

quickly train more staff and volunteers to 

conduct case investigations, contact tracing, 

monitoring and quarantine management.” 

The health department’s 75 employees 

are working on the front lines of COVID- 

19, staffing the county’s COVID-19 

Information Hotline; doing data entry and 

analysis; conducting investigations; sending 

letters to those who may have been 

exposed to the virus; and following up 

daily with all who have been quarantined 

or isolated. Just staffing the hotline takes 

14 people for each daily 12-hour shift, 

according to St. Charles County. 

Contact tracing will continue as long as 

there are more cases, the county has said; 

the health department urges everyone to 

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Local counties team up to 

open overflow morgue 

The counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, 

Franklin and Jefferson opened a “Dignified 

Transfer Center” on Tuesday, April 21. 

The 29,000-square-foot facility, located 

at 4334 Rider Trail North, Building D, in 

Earth City, will serve as relief to hospitals, 

morgues and funeral homes. It is capable 

of holding 1,300 decedents, according to a 

press statement issued by St. Louis County. 

As of April 30, St. Louis County reported 

that the Dignified Transfer Center was 

accommodating 15 decedents. Six additional 

individuals had been through the 

center and transported to a crematorium or 

funeral home, at the request of family. As 

of that date, 21 individuals had entered the 

Dignified Transfer Center. 

According to St. Louis County, there is 

an average of 28 lives lost each day in St. 

Louis County outside of COVID-19. The 

overwhelming majority of those deaths are 

attributable to natural causes or medical 

events. Others are lost to violence, suicide 

or overdose. 

The capacity that facilities like hospitals, 

morgues, and funeral homes have is finite. 

This limited space has the potential to be 

exhausted when funerals are not being 

held in a timely fashion, which could be 

attributable to a variety of factors, including, 

but not limited to: 

• Funeral homes not being able to conduct 

the business in the manner they usually 

do. 

• Families potentially being sick or quarantined 

themselves. 

• Additional precautions that must be 

taken for the funeral professionals and the 

families. 

• Loved ones delaying the process of 

saying goodbye until the pandemic and its 

effects [travel and gathering limitations] 

end. 

The facility was created through memorandums 

of understanding between the 

counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin 

and Jefferson. Construction was completed 

using contracted vendors from 

those four counties and the state. Money 

allocated for the project has the possibility 

of being reimbursed through federal emergency 

funding, but this currently remains 

unknown. The project’s construction cost 

was approximately $2 million. 

SSM Foundation launches 

Urgent Response Fund 

SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis has 

launched an Urgent Response Fund to support 

front line health care workers through 

the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure that 

they receive the resources and care they 

need to continue in their work. 

Specifically, the Fund supports basic 

front line supplies and needs, testing and 

diagnostics capacity, employee relief 

efforts, and care for caregivers and their 

families. 

“Support through this Fund from organizations 

and individuals provides speed and 

flexibility, which are essential elements in 

saving lives during crisis situations,” said 

Paul R. Ross, president of SSM Health 

Foundation – St. Louis. “Fast action has 

been a priority for us since COVID-19 

was announced as an official pandemic on 

March 11. The Urgent Response Fund was 

activated less than two weeks later, and we 

started receiving donations the day of the 

public launch on March 31.” 

According to its organizers, the impact 

of donations has already been actualized. 

“Already, we are seeing the impact of the 

Urgent Response Fund,” Ross said. “One 

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Municipalities cancel, tweak summer events to enforce social distancing 

By JESSICA MESZAROS 

At the St. Charles County Council meeting 

held on April 27, County Executive 

Steve Ehlmann announced that St. Charles 

County would follow the state’s plan to 

reopen on May 4. The decision followed 

an announcement by Gov. Mike Parson of 

a new statewide recovery plan called Show 

Me Strong Recovery. 

The plan states residents are allowed to 

return to frequenting business and participating 

in social activities as long as social 

distancing guidelines are followed. 

While the goal of the plan is to help 

jumpstart local economic recovery, according 

to Ehlmann, the Department of Public 

Health will continue contact tracing and 

quarantining those who test positive for 

COVID-19. 

“We will continue to do everything in 

our power to make sure that, if St. Charles 

County residents decide to patronize a 

business, they are able to do so as safely as 

possible,” Ehlmann said. “As we re-open, 

it becomes even more important that every 

jurisdiction in the region be equally effective 

with its contact tracing.” 

The Show Me Strong Recovery Plan, 

which spans from May 4 -31, is made up 

of four pillars that were created to allow 

residents to gradually return to normal life 

while simultaneously quarantining and 

providing adequate treatment for infected 

individuals. 

The recovery plan calls for an extended 

testing capacity statewide, increasing the 

reserves of personal protective equipment 

[PPE] by opening public and private 

supply chains, monitoring and/or expanding 

hospital and health care system capacity, 

including isolation and alternate care 

facilities for those that cannot self-quarantine 

at home and improve the ability to predict 

potential outbreaks using Missouri’s 

public health data. 

During phase one, citizens can return 

to both economic and social activities as 

long as the mandated social distancing 

measures are still followed. This includes 

maintaining a minimum of six feet of 

space between individuals. There are no 

limitations on social gatherings so long as 

social distancing measures are followed. 

Local jurisdictions can follow the recovery 

plan’s guidelines or hold residents to 

stricter rules, depending on the area. Many 

municipalities have already taken that 

stricter, more cautious approach. Especially 

in the anticipation of summer crowds. 

Multiple municipalities have already 

taken steps to cancel, reschedule or reorganize 

their annual summer events or concerts 

to maximize social distancing efforts. 

Dardenne Prairie 

The 2020 Dardenne Prairie Summer 

Concert & Food Truck Rally is scheduled 

to proceed as planned. 

The concert series will begin as scheduled 

May 15 at 7 p.m. at City Hall Park, 

located at 2032 Hanley Road, with a performance 

by The Plastic Kings. 

The concerts will take place on the third 

Friday of each month from May to August. 

According to Parks & Recreation Coordinator 

Mathew DeWinters, the city’s 

annual Dardenne Prairie Days festival is 

still scheduled for its normal Sept. 12 at 

City Hall Park. 

The event is free to attend and will feature 

live music by The Plastic Kings. Other 

planned activities for the day include craft 

vendors and local business booths. Children’s 

activities will include inflatables, 

face painting, balloon artists and sideshow 

acts.The city’s annual Dardenne Prairie 

Day festival is still scheduled for its normal 

Sept. 12 at City Hall Park. The event is 

free to attend and will feature live music 

Dardenne Prairie Day 2020 is still scheduled for its normal event date this September. 

[Dardenne Prairie Facebook photo] 

Due to immediate health and safety concerns, all the May concert dates for St. Charles’ Music 

on Main Series have been canceled. 

[Source: Discover St. Charles] 

by The Plastic Kings. Other planned activities 

for the day include craft vendors and 

local business booths. Children’s activities 

include inflatables, face painting, balloon 

artists and sideshow acts. 

“As of now, it’s still scheduled and on our 

calendar,” DeWinters said. 

However, DeWinters reminds individuals 

that some places are still closed in the 

interest of preserving public health. This 

includes the playground at City Hall Park. 

However, other city trails and athletic 

fields remain open for use so long as 

social distancing measures are followed. 

Dardenne Prairie City Hall remains staffed 

and open, although social distancing mandates 

are being enforced. 

For more information, visit www. 

dardenneprairie.org. 

O’Fallon 

The city of O’Fallon has officially canceled 

the 2020 Heritage & Freedom Fest 

and Parade. The annual event was originally 

scheduled to take place on July 2-4. 

In an official release dated April 23, 

O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy said, 

“Although staff has done everything in 

their power to plan this year’s event, we 

are at a point in the planning process where 

there are simply too many questions and 

not enough answers about where we will 

be come July.” 

While the summer version of the festival 

is canceled, Hennessy announced that city 

staff are currently working to develop an 

alternative event later this year. As of now, 

the goal is for that event to come together 

in time for fall of 2020. 

“Our hope is that we’ll be able to have 

a special event sometime this fall that 

will give our residents an opportunity to 

come together and enjoy much of what 

they love about the Heritage and Freedom 

Fest,” Hennessy said. “There are a lot of 

variables to work through, and it obviously 

all depends on what we can safely do, but I 

hope that as we move into summer, we will 

be able to announce what could be Heritage 

and Freedom Fest 2.0 in fall 2020!” 

However, other summertime series are 

still scheduled to run. 

Specifically, the Prospect League 

announced on April 29 that its decision 

to reschedule the opening day for the 

O’Fallon Hoots would be changed from 

May 28 to July 1. The new date is still subject 

to any social gathering mandates that 

are put forth by government organizations 

and medical entities. The team’s home stadium 

is CarShield Field in O’Fallon. 

“We are extremely hopeful this decision 

by the Prospect League Board of 

Directors can be met,” Prospect League 

Commissioner Dennis Bastien said. “We 

understand each of our clubs may fall 

under different deadlines due to the aforementioned 

circumstances and we certainly 

will not open any of our ballparks if, in 

any way, the safety and health of any of 

our fans, players, ballpark workers, staff 

and umpires could be put in harm’s way, 

impacted or jeopardized by any potential 

effect of the coronavirus. That is our first 

and foremost priority.” 

Hoots General Manager David Schmoll 

agreed. 

“We look forward to the day when we 

can safely bring the Hoots to CarShield 

Field for the community to enjoy baseball 

again,” Schmoll said. 

A revised schedule is currently being 

created for the upcoming season. For more 

information, visit ofallonhoots.com. 

St. Charles City 

In the interest of public safety as the 

COVID-19 pandemic continues to be 

monitored by healthcare experts and local 

officials, the city of St. Charles officially 

announce that its annual Riverfest Celebration 

would be canceled for 2020. 

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By JOHN TREMMEL 

After three years of revised development 

plans, opposition petitions, Planning 

& Zoning debates, vote postponements 

and dozens of citizen comments at many 

council meetings, a high-density rental 

development was approved by one vote 

at the O’Fallon City Council meeting on 

April 23. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency 

safety measures mandated by the 

state and county, the council met via the 

internet from separate locations. 

Council members Jeff Kuehn [Ward 4], 

Rose Mack [Ward 2], Mike Pheney [Ward 

5], Tom “Duke” Herweck [Ward 2] and 

Debbie Cook [Ward 5] voted against the 

Fairways at Turtle Creek development. 

Council members Dave Hinman [Ward 1], 

Deana Smith [Ward 1], Dale Kling [Ward 

3], Nathan Bibb [Ward 3] and Dr. Jim Ottomeyer 

[Ward 4] voted for it. 

The 5-5 tie was broken by Mayor Bill 

Hennessy, with the bill [No. 7177.2] passing 

on a vote of 6-5. 

Had the COVID-19 pandemic not 

caused postponing of the April 7 municipal 

election to June 2, council members 

up for reelection might or might not have 

been in office for the vote on this bill. Seats 

up for vote on June 2 are currently held by 

Hinman, Bibb, Kuehn and Pheney. Mack’s 

Ward 2 seat also is open though Mack is 

not running for reelection. 

As background to the vote, citizen comments 

sent prior to the meeting via 10 

emails included two that asked to postpone 

the vote, three opposing the bill, four supporting 

the bill, and one email that mentioned 

the bill but did not indicate support 

or opposition. Several council members 

spoke briefly, some in support of the bill, 

some in opposition and some seeking to 

postpone the vote again. A motion to postpone 

the bill was defeated. 

Original Bill No. 7177 had been revised 

into Bill 7177.1 and 7177.2 in order to 

include specific items to address nearby 

resident concerns and objections. 

The revised bill includes stipulations 

that all dwelling units will have a two-car 

garage, and a stone façade will be added 

to the front elevation of each dwelling. In 

addition, there are separate documents and 

agreements to clarify key items for the 

development, including commitments for 

how trash collection will be handled, and 

a commitment for the commercial area of 

the property to have a 2,600-square-foot 

Fairways at Turtle Creek rendering 

clubhouse and a pool for resident use. 

Current zoning for the overall property 

allows this development, so no rezoning 

was needed. 

The development will be on the south 

side of Mexico Road, currently the site of 

a golf driving range, mini-golf course and 

batting cages. 

The residential area will include 128 

rental units across 14.65 acres, for a density 

of 8.74 units per acre. The units will 

be a mixture of attached and detached 

single-family homes. A private drive aisle 

with full access to Mexico Road will be 

included, along with private alleys marked 



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[Source: City of O’Fallon] 

for one-way and two-way traffic within the 

development. Amenities will include a Pet 

Park, Tot Lots, a bocce ball court and fire 

pits. 

The existing mini-golf course will 

remain, but the existing batting cages 

will be removed. The remaining nonresidential 

9.04 acres will be left for the 

mini-golf course, the clubhouse, and pool. 

Land will remain available in the commercially 

zoned portion for future retail and/or 

other commercial use; it is not clear from 

the area plan how much, and at this point 

there are no specific plans for this remaining 

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In its simplest form, a use tax is sales tax 

collected by an e-commerce vendor and 

distributed to the municipality in which the 

purchased item will be used. 

Use tax revenue functions exactly the 

same way sales tax revenue does – it helps 

municipalities provide services to residents. 

On April 22, the Missouri Municipal 

League [MML] predicted that “failure to 

pass an e-commerce use tax could bankrupt 

local governments in wake of the 

COVID-19 pandemic.” 

“It’s not a new tax,” said Pat Kelly, executive 

director of the Municipal League of 

Metro St. Louis. “It’s just 

one – already approved by 

voters – that we [as a state] 

are failing to collect. That’s 

bad for brick and mortar 

stores because internet sellers 

are not collecting local sales 

taxes and that’s a competitive 

disadvantage. But I think one 

of the bigger concerns going 

forward is that because of the 

stay-at-home orders over the 

last six to eight weeks, people 

are going to become even 

more accustomed to purchasing items over 

the internet.” 

Throughout St. Charles County, local 

governments have pointed toward internet 

sales as a major player in the loss of 

operating revenue. As such, several cities 

have put use tax measures on previous ballots. 

This June, only O’Fallon has a use tax 

measure on its ballot. The ballot language 

reads as follows: 

“In order to increase funding for O’Fallon 

police services and road improvements, 

shall the City of O’Fallon impose a local 

use tax at the same rate as the total local 

sales tax rate, currently two percent [2%], 

provided that if the local sales tax rate is 

reduced or raised by voter approval, the 

local use tax rate shall also be reduced or 

raised by the same action? A use tax return 

shall not be required to be filed by persons 

whose purchases from out-of-state vendors 

do not in total exceed two thousand dollars 

in any calendar year.” 

Thomas Drabelle, O’Fallon’s communications 

director, explains that under the 

current system, use taxes are self-reported. 

That means individuals who purchase 

more than $2,000 from out-of-state vendors 

are obligated to report their purchases 

on a separate tax return at year’s end and 

remit a check for the use tax [sales tax] 

only on those purchases over $2,000. 



Local municipality, state legislator 

seek passage of use tax legislation 

“Under the current system we 

create an incentive to purchase 

from non-Missouri businesses and 

that’s not an incentive that we 

want.” 

-SEN. ANDREW KOENIG 

“It’s complicated,” Drabelle said. 

Further complicating matters are e-commerce 

companies that have a nexus [physical 

presence] in Missouri and already 

collect sales tax. Capturing sales tax [use 

tax] revenue from out-of-state sellers is the 

larger concern. 

Sen. Andrew Koenig [R-District 15] 

currently has a bill in the Senate [SB 648] 

that, if passed, could help to address that 

concern. The bill was the last item being 

debated on the Senate floor prior to the 

COVID-19 closures. Its goal, according to 

Koenig’s policy director, Daniel Wilhelm, 

is to level the playing field so that whether 

someone purchases something online or at 

a brick and mortar location, the local government 

receives the same approved sales 

tax, which they can use to pay for city 

expenditures as allowed by voters. 

Missouri is one of only two states in 

the nation that does not collect local sales 

[use] taxes on internet purchases. 

“In most states, they just collect sales tax 

but in Missouri we have a use tax system 

that’s built into our tax code,” Kelly 

explained. “So we need to pass legislation 

at the state level to start capturing the 

internet sales tax, and local municipalities 

or taxing districts need to pass legislation 

in order to collect it.” 

Koenig was quick to point out that passage 

of SB648 would not immediately 

affect municipal budgets impacted by 

COVID-19. 

“If passed, it has an effective date of 

Jan. 1, 2022,” he said. “[But] it is good 

policy because under the current system 

we create an incentive to purchase from 

non-Missouri businesses and that’s not an 

incentive that we want.” 

Additionally, Koenig pointed out that his 

bill is designed to “offset any increased 

revenue to the state with an income tax cut 

so that the bill is revenue neutral.” 

“My bill also has sales tax caps in it that 

would prevent cities raising sales tax above 

a specified level, which the state Municipal 

League is in agreement with,” Koenig said.




An executive order by Gov. Mike Parson 

declaring a state of emergency and a request 

from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft were 

two nails in the coffin of the April 7 municipal 

elections. 

Following those orders, Parson signed 

Executive Order 20-03 ordering all Missouri 

municipal elections previously scheduled for 

April 7 to be postponed to June 2. 

As the June date draws closer, the St. 

Charles County Election Authority has 

announced a slew of changes to help reinforce 

safety measures while allowing voters 

the ability to participate in the election. 

Absentee voting 

Registered Missourians who expect to 

be prevented from physically going to their 

polling place on Election Day were allowed 

to vote absentee ballots beginning Feb. 25, or 

approximately six weeks before the original 

election date. That absentee voting period 

has officially been extended to June 1. 

According to St. Charles County Director 

of Elections Kurt Bahr, the state of Missouri’s 

absentee voting system is based on 

a set of circumstances that, if met, make a 

resident eligible to cast an absentee ballot. 

“Missouri operates under an excuse-based 

absentee system,” Bahr explained. 

The guidelines, set in stone by the secretary 

of state, are applied to all general municipal 

elections statewide. Absentee voters must 

provide one of the following reasons for 

voting absentee: 

• Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction 

where an individual is registered to 

vote. 

• Incapacity or confinement due to illness 

or physical disability, including individuals 

who are primarily responsible for the physical 

care of someone who is incapacitated or 

confined due to illness or disability. 

• Religious belief or practice. 

• Employment as an election authority, as 

a member of an election authority, or by an 

election authority at a location other than a 

voter’s polling place. 

• Incarceration [provided all qualifications 

for voting are retained]. 

• Certified participation in the address 

confidentiality program because of safety 

concerns. This also includes individuals in 

protective programs as a result of domestic 

violence. 

While the option of citing “confinement 

due to illness” does account for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, 

fear as a result of the pandemic is not being 

accepted by the state as a qualifying circumstance 

for voting absentee. 

“The secretary of state basically said that 

COVID-19 is not a reason to vote absentee,” 

Bahr said. 

The deadline to request an absentee ballot 

by mail is 5 p.m. on May 20. 

In-person absentee ballots must be cast in 

the election authority office, 397 Turner Blvd. 

in St. Peters, by 5 p.m. on June 1. Absentee 

ballots sent via mail must be received by the 

St. Charles County Election Authority by 7 

p.m. on June 2. 

Military and overseas voters must request 

a ballot from the election authority by 5 p.m. 

on May 29, and those must be submitted to 

the election authority by June 5. Both email 

and mailed ballots are accepted. 

Voting at polling places 

According to the St. Charles County 

Election Authority’s website, items like disinfectant 

wipes, masks and gloves will be 

provided for election judges onsite. Hand 

sanitizer will be available at polling places for 

voters to utilize as an additional precaution. 

The St. Charles County Election Authority is 

also highly encouraging voters to wear face 

masks while at the polling location. 



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St. Charles County issues guidelines for public interaction as businesses reopen 




As area businesses reopen to the public 

this week and in those ahead, the St. 

Charles County Health Department has 

issued new guidelines for their operations. 

Included in those guidelines are ones 

specific to the operation of restaurants, 

personal services and retail. Some of those 

guidelines, particularly in regard to customer 

relations, are detailed below. 

Restaurants 

Restaurants are urged to consider a 

reservations-only business model or callahead 

seating. The use of mobile ordering 

is strongly encouraged, and alternatively, 

the use of disposable paper menus. Disposable 

menus must be discarded after each 

patron’s use. 

Seating should be limited to groups of 

six, but no more than 10 per table, preferably 

members of the same household. 

In waiting areas, a 6-foot distance must 

be maintained between parties, whether 

indoor or outdoor. Signage and floor markers 

must be used to remind individuals 

from separate parties to stand at least 6 feet 

apart. 

Hand sanitizer should be available at 

the restaurant’s entrance and immediately 

adjacent to its restrooms. Playgrounds in 

restaurants will remain closed. 

Restaurant employees are to wear face 

coverings at all times. Such coverings 

should be cleaned or replaced daily. Staff 

also must use gloves when handling readyto-eat 

foods, including ice. 

Personal services 

Providers of personal services, such as 

nail and hair salons, must wear a mask 

and gloves at all times, and change gloves 

between clients. Likewise, clients will be 

asked to wear masks at all times while 

in the building. Services should be by 

appointment only [no walk-ins] and a preservice 

questionnaire must be completed 

with the client before entering the building. 

Retail 

Both employees and customers should 

be encouraged to properly use personal 

protective equipment [PPE] such as masks 

or approved facial coverings and gloves 

while working and shopping. 

Stores are encouraged to adjust hours to 

allow employees more time to rest, clean 

and replenish inventory; offer exclusive 

hours for seniors [age 60-plus] and other 

As shopping districts, including Main Street Saint Charles, reopen, the county has issued 

specific guidelines for customer interaction. 

[Source: Discover Saint Charles] 

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pickup capability to serve more online 

customers. 

Retail shops are encouraged to ban 

reusable bags or, through in-store signage, 

encourage customers to clean their reusable 

bags frequently. If reusable bags are 

allowed, customers should bag their own 

merchandise. Likewise, sampling should 

be discontinued. 

Churches, daycares and schools 

The county is recommending adherence 

to guidelines published by the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] for 

churches, daycares and schools. Additionally, 

schools are being advised to follow 

recommendations set forth by the Missouri 

Department of Elementary and Secondary 

Education. 

A 45-year family legacy of integrity and quality 

Len’s Auto Repair believes it’s important for customers to know the story of how it came 

to be, as it’s central to the business’ ethos and to keeping the memory of Len alive. 

On March 4, 1974, Leonard Mertz began what has now become his legacy. He 

purchased an old three bay gas station in the Overland 

area of St. Louis County and opened Len’s Auto Repair. 

For the next 32 years, Len worked tirelessly to build 

a solid reputation for quality auto repair and honest 

service. 

Len worked alone until eventually his sons Kim, Jon 

and Greg joined him. Now, Jon is the Service Writer 

at the Overland location and Kim and Greg are ASEcertified 

Master Technicians at both locations. Greg’s 

wife, Marit, oversees the business operations. 

In 2003 the Overland shop expanded from three to 

Greg Mertz at Cottleville location 

six bays and in 2012 the second location opened in 

Cottleville. 

Len’s Auto Repair is known as a neighborly repair 

facility with exceptional technical expertise – a place where customers can have their 

vehicles repaired and serviced by honest mechanics and their car questions answered 

by experts. 

Len’s Auto Repair employes 10 ASEcertified 

Master Mechanics and holds 

the elite designation as an ASE Blue 

Seal service facility. Len’s Auto Repair’s 

mechanics work on import and domestic 

light cars and trucks, specializing in 

drivability and diagnostics. There are few 

mechanical problems they have not seen 

before, and even fewer they cannot fix. 

The Mertz family and team at Len’s Auto 

Repair is grateful for the privilege of serving 

customers for the past 45 years, and they 

look forward to seeing you in the future. 

(L-R) Marit, Greg, Jon and Kim Mertz 

5161 Highway N • Cottleville • (636) 441-2330 

8701 Lackland Rd. • Overland • (314) 427-2330 

www.lensautorepairinc.com 

Buying estates, collections and single items 

Manchester Coin & Jewelry owner Michael Wilke is passionate about buying and 

selling vintage wares of all kinds and making sure customers receive the highest prices 

possible. He calls the store a “one-stop place to do your liquidation evaluation.” 

“You can bring me a violin or a guitar and some gold 

and an old toy and some military memorabilia and a 

big diamond – and we’ll buy it all,” Michael said. 

Unlike other buyers, Manchester Coin & Jewelry 

assesses fine jewelry and watches in terms of resale, 

not meltdown value. Of course, gold and silver in 

any form are always welcome, along with coins, 

gemstones, diamonds and old paper money. 

Manchester Coin & Jewelry also buys vintage stringed 

instruments, American Indian artifacts, military items, 

Lladro, Hummel and Lalique, or anything vintage and 

collectible. 

“We try to tell people, ‘Don’t make the decision for 

Michael Wilke, owner 

us.’ It’s hard to determine sometimes what is worth 

money and what’s not when you’re looking at things in the basement,” Michael said. 

Younger generations are not necessarily interested in inheriting items, either. Don’t let 

items continue to lose value over time. Let Manchester Coin & Jewelry help with your 

collectibles now. Clearing out a lifetime of clutter is daunting. Michael’s advice is, “Don’t 

try to tackle it all at once; try one drawer – or one room – at a time.” 

Manchester Coin & Jewelry does not run 

estate sales but will come out to a house 

to assess what a person’s belongings are 

worth. 

If you have vintage/antique pieces of any 

kind to sell or evaluate, Manchester Coin 

& Jewelry invites you to call and set up an 

individual appointment. 

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(636) 686-7222 

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Making dream kitchens a reality 

A home’s kitchen is more than a room. It’s the hearth of a home and a gathering 

place for family, friends and peers. From refinished cabinets to updated countertops, 

the experts at Classic Kitchen Refacing can help make your dream kitchen a reality. 

Since 2015, Classic Kitchen 

Refacing owner Don Sheehan 

and his staff work with each 

individual client on designing 

refacing options as an affordable 

alternative to remodeling. 

“We do cabinet refacing, 

custom counter tops and tile 

backsplashes,” Don said. 

“That’s our niche in the market.” 

According to Don, that niche 

has allowed Classic Kitchen 

Refacing to focus its services 

and provide customers the utmost excellence in both at-home service and quality 

materials. 

“The cabinet stays in place, and we cover the sides and front with quarter-inch solid 

wood,” Don said. “All the exposed surfaces get covered. Then, we add new doors. You 

can change the color or the style of your door. If you have an arched oak door that 

you’re tired of … we can do a new shaker door or just a totally new style.” 

In addition to updating aesthetics and style, Classic Kitchen Refacing also adds assets 

like new soft-close hinges, handles and other hardware pieces to add a finishing touch. 

They also offer the latest in quartz countertop selections. 

“It’ll look and act like a brand new kitchen for less than half the price of tearing 

everything out and replacing it,” Don 

said. 

Financing options are also available 

with a no pressure guarantee. Call 

today to learn more information, get 

a free consultation or get a quote for 

your next project! 

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(314) 739-1730 

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Swing for the fences with Mr. Fence 

Mike Pope, owner of Mr. Fence, has more than 20 years of experience building fences – 

and he can tackle projects of all shapes and sizes. 

“I’ve been building fences my whole life,” said Mike, who is licensed in St. Charles County. 

The fence expert learned the business from his father and, six years ago, he branched 

out on his own to open Mr. Fence. Priding himself on honesty and attention to detail, 

Mike offers his clients only the best. Mr. Fence 

offers customers the very best prices for a 

high-quality performance fence. 

“You’re not getting a salesman,” said Mike. 

“I care about the people and the fence. I build 

a good fence, and you get me every time.” 

Primarily offering services in residential 

areas of St. Charles County, Mike can build a 

fence from a variety of materials to meet the 

needs of his customers. Two of the most 

popular materials trending right now are the ornamental and vinyl fences, both of which 

are low-maintenance and attractive to customers. 

Customers can choose an ornamental and decorative fence to surround a pool or give their 

home that certain style and feeling. A low-maintenance vinyl fence can encase the family 

pets in the yard and be cleaned easily by scrubbing with a sponge or simply rinsing with 

a hose. 

Pope can also install a wooden fence, which is relatively popular; a steel fence; or a chainlink 

fence, which is an economical option. 

There are many reasons to replace a fence, from physical to stylistic. Old wooden fences may 

show evidence of discoloration, splintering, warping or insect damage, and old vinyl fences 

may have cracked. Weather may have damaged a fence. A homeowner may wish for a higher 

fence for privacy or to better protect children 

and pets. Whatever the reason, Mr. Fence can 

build a fence that brings peace of mind. No 

matter the size of the project, Mr. Fence offers 

clients great prices and a superb product. 

Mr. Fence 

O’Fallon 

(636) 399-6747 

Providing peace of mind by helping you navigate a better future 

Founded in 1975 and specializing in customized estate planning solutions to meet your needs, 

this Manchester-based law firm has the experience, integrity and dedication to best represent your 

interests. With attorneys Brian G. Quinn, Gregory F. Quinn and 

Katie M. Miles there to assist you, this firm now has over 60 

years of combined legal expertise to provide you the peace of 

mind you deserve. 

Choosing the right attorney to assist in navigating the complex 

issues related to estate planning, long-term care planning and 

special needs planning is crucial. Choosing the right attorney 

will lead to a better future for you and your loved ones. Quinn 

Estate & Elder Law, LLC is the right choice. The firm provides 

services such as Estate Planning, Elder Law and Long-Term 

Care Planning, Medicaid and VA Benefits, Special Needs 

Katie M. Miles, Brian G. Quinn 

and Gregory F. Quinn 

Planning, Probate, Guardianships and more. 

Greg returned to Quinn Estate & Elder Law in August 2019 

after serving for four years as the Director of Revenue for St. 

Louis County. Greg has practiced law since 1975, when he and Paul E. Ground founded Quinn & 

Ground in the West St. Louis County area. Over 40 years later, the firm’s name changed to Quinn 

Estate & Elder Law to emphasize estate planning (such as wills, trusts and Power of Attorney), 

elder law and long-term care planning performed by Greg and fellow attorneys, Brian Quinn and 

Katie Miles. Greg’s experience spans the areas of elder law, estate planning, probate, business 

transactions and social security disability appeals. 

Quinn Estate & Elder Law, LLC will listen to what your goals are, then educate you on your 

options. They can assist you with protecting your assets using specialized trusts, avoiding 

probate, honoring your healthcare wishes, and 

maintaining your quality of life and care. Most 

importantly, they can help you create a legacy 

for your family and give you peace of mind. 

Greg has been practicing law for 45 years – 

all of which have been spent in West St. Louis 

County. 

14611 Manchester Road • Manchester 

(636) 394-7242 

www.quinnestatelaw.com 

*The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. 

Custom-built, one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces 

Heartlands Building Company specializes in enhancing outdoor living spaces with 

an unmatched level of structural craftsmanship and attention to detail that has earned 

customer loyalty throughout the St. Louis area for the past 17 years. 

Heartlands started out doing 

custom work, designing and 

developing screen rooms, outdoor 

spaces and retractable doors, and 

has progressed ever since – now 

offering interior remodels, home 

additions and custom-built homes 

in addition to outdoor spaces. When 

customers work with Heartlands, 

they are working with an awardwinning, 

established, local company 

known for customer satisfaction. 

Heartlands is an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau as well as an accredited 

member of the St. Louis Home Builders Association. 

With customized designs, Heartlands additions are structured to mirror the original 

architecture of their clients’ homes, which facilitates the transition from indoor to outdoor 

space. Their designing and manufacturing of product lines allows them to deliver the total 

outdoor experience to customers. 

The overall customer experience is both a source of pride for Heartlands and what 

sets them apart from competitors. According to Founder Larry Brost, “Everyone here at 

Heartlands has customer contact and serves as a customer advocate, whether their 

role is the initial concept or taking delivery of today’s 

shipment.” 

Customers can experience the Heartlands brand 

of customer service by visiting the outdoor living 

showroom. From exterior doors to the full-scale screen 

room, there’s something for everyone, including 

specially designed outdoor cooking space displays, 

stone and granite selections, varieties of decking, gas 

grills, outdoor refrigerators and more. 

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Chesterfield • (636) 728-0003 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created an 

array of unique challenges from which no 

educational institution or student is exempt. 

In addition to the cancellation of proms 

and graduations, many high school seniors 

and other individuals looking to further 

their educative experience are now faced 

with making the decision of where they 

will acquire their diploma without benefits 

like touring a campus in-person or being 

able to attend an in-person orientation. 

According to Ivy Hartman, communications 

chair for Missouri Association 

for College Admission Counseling 

[MOACAC] and a Rockwood Summit 

High College and Career Counselor and 

ACT Prep Coordinator, one of the biggest 

questions on students’ minds is if they will 

be able to physically attend classes on 

campus for the upcoming fall semester. 

“I think, as a college career counselor, I 

drew the conclusion that most colleges 

might be going online for that first semester, 

but we don’t know,” Hartman said. 

However, as a response to Gov. Mike 

Parson’s plan to lift the statewide stay-athome 

order on May 4, many universities 

in other counties or more rural areas have 

made claims that they plan to have students 

on campus again for the fall semester. 

For example, the University of Missouri 

announced on April 22 that students and 

faculty were expected to be able to return 

to the Columbia campus for the fall semester. 

Missouri State University in Springfield 

also announced that it planned to have 

students be able to return to campus for the 

fall semester this August. 

Other institutions, especially those in 

more densely populated areas like St. Louis 

and St. Louis County, have yet to make a 

decision about having students and faculty 

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members return to campus. 

Andrew Laue, associate director of 

undergraduate admissions at Webster 

University, said many colleges are still 

evaluating factors on a daily basis as news 

continues to evolve. 

“It’s a lot of speculation at this point,” 

Laue said. 

Summer orientations 

Due to the ongoing state of the pandemic, 

many summer orientation events 

or college fairs have already seen reported 

delays or cancellations dates. The National 

Association for College Admission Counseling 

[NACAC] announced that all its 

remaining spring 2020 college fairs have 

been canceled, including National College 

Fairs and STEM College and Career Fairs. 

NACAC plans to kick off the fall 2020 

season of college fairs on Sept. 10. As of 

late April, the organization has a total of 55 

college fairs planned for fall. 

In the meantime, this means that many 

students have had to rely on virtual counseling 

resources in lieu of in-person meetings 

during the summer application period. 

“Colleges would normally be having all 

these tours on weekends and weekdays to 

show off their campuses, and they’re just 

not having that,” Hartman said. 

This means that many college freshmen 

are being paired with advisors virtually and 

signing up for classes at home instead of at 

a summer orientation or transition event. 

“What my class of 2020 students are 

doing is, for community college, they 

watch an online orientation video, then 

meet with an advisor that helps them decide 

their schedules,” Hartman said. “Then the 

kids go in and sign up for their own classes 

and the day and time that they want.” 

These virtual tours and resources aren’t 

just being utilized by graduating high



school seniors. 

“You can go to any college’s website and 

sign up for one of their visits, and that’s 

what we’re advocating as counselors for 

our students of 2021 is to get on the email 

list of colleges you think you’re interested 

in and [start] meeting with them individually,” 

Hartman said. 

ACT and SATs 

Following the worldwide cancellation 

of the April ACT and the May SAT, 

MOACAC reported that many high school 

juniors are now planning to take the test in 

June. However, according to The College 

Board, the exact dates are still tentative 

and updates could extend into September 

or October. 

“For the 2021 kids, I’m trying to think 

about how we go about preparing them 

when we have no idea when the next [ACT 

or SAT] test will be,” Hartman, who is also 

a parent of a class of 2021 student, said. 

“You could have class of 2021 kids who 

have never taken an ACT until their senior 

year.” 

Colleges and universities are responding 

by adopting test-optional admission policies. 

“What that means is that students will 

get admitted, but sometimes they might 

not have the test score to get a merit-based 

scholarship for those schools,” Hartman 

said. “From a college perspective, when 

they go from using a GPA or test score for 

admission and they go to test-optional they 

have to have more information from the 

students, like a letter of recommendation 

or additional essays.” 

Maryville University in Town & County 

has already adopted that test-optional 

admission policy. However, every school 

is different in what is required for matriculation. 

Scholarships and financial aid 

Adam Davidson is a student at Lafayette 

High currently finishing his senior year. 

After looking at multiple in-state institutions 

like Missouri S&T and the University 

of Missouri, Davidson ultimately decided 

on Missouri State University as his college 

of choice to be among friends. 

“After talking with my friends and my 

family, I decided I wanted to be the first 

person in my family to go to a four-year 

university,” Davidson said. 

However, even more of a deciding factor 

in where he was going to school was the 

process of receiving financial aid. 

“A big thing for me was finance and 

money, because I have to pay for college 

myself,” Davidson said. 

Complicating things further for Davidson 

was the fact that he was previously 

quarantined with a second family, which 

included an individual with a compromised 

immune system from having kidney cancer 

in the past and having a kidney transplant. 

“I didn’t want to chance anything by 

going to work and putting them at risk, so 

I wasn’t able to work for a while,” Davidson 

said. “Then it became, ‘Okay, I haven’t 

been able to work and have a source of 

income, but I need to pay for college this 

fall. How am I going to do that?’” 

Davidson had already been applying for 

scholarships, but according to him, the 

recent schedule changes and delays caused 

by the pandemic have created challenges. 

“In school, before [COVID-19] happened, 

it was a lot easier for me to work 

on scholarships because my school was 

constantly updating scholarships ... and 

I’d be able to work on those,” Davidson 

said.” But, since I’m not in school and 

those aren’t being updated, along with all 

the uncertainty about deadlines and how 

to turn things in now because it’s different. 

It’s just been a really tough challenge, and 

there’s a lot of discouragement because I 

just don’t know if I’ll be able to provide for 

myself in that way. It’s very different and 

it’s very hard.” 

Davidson isn’t alone in his thoughts 

about financial aid. 

According to a recent survey by The 

Scior College Network, 42% of students 

expressed concern about the financial 

implications of attending college as a result 

of the pandemic’s impact on the economy. 

This feedback has inspired many colleges 

to extend the traditional May 1 

decision day deadline to June 1, allowing 

potential students to choose a college and 

look at financial aid. 

For students that are currently preparing 

for college, Davidson recommended doing 

research about each school’s different 

offerings on their individual websites. 

“There are tons and tons of others you 

can go to to find these random scholarships 

that are super easy to apply for, some 

that apply only to your major or the school 

you’re going to,” Davidson said. “Those 

have been really helpful.” 

Laue said that, for seniors like Davidson 

and juniors investigating their options, 

ongoing communication with high school 

and college counselors is one of the most 

important aspects. 

“Students should stay in touch with their 

college career counselors because they’re 

really going to be on the front lines for all 

these updates,” Laue said. 

Davidson agreed that staying updated on 

each school’s plans and taking advantage 

of any virtual resources, such as virtual 

Q&As or text update programs, can help 

make the process easier for anyone on their 

college journey. 

“For schools, it’s a hard outlook,” Davidson 

said. “They don’t really know if this 

is going to end in summer, or continue 

through the rest of the year, whatever the 

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Get your siding, windows and gutters sparkling for spring 

JetStream Cleaning, which is locally owned and operated and has been in business 

for more than 15 years, offers professional cleaning and restoration services to the 

St. Charles and West St. Louis County areas. The team at JetStream Cleaning prides 

themselves on their keen attention to detail and their cleanliness on every site. They 

provide unparalleled service 

to residential and commercial 

properties, no matter the size 

of the job. 

Get rid of winter dirt and 

grime with JetStream’s powerwashing 

services. They can 

power-wash your vinyl siding, 

fences, deck, swimming 

pool, concrete driveway and 

sidewalks, and more. In 

addition to power-washing, 

have them stain your deck and seal your concrete while they’re at it. Many customers are 

shocked at how like-new their property looks after a professional power-washing. 

JetSteam also can repair and restore gutters, eaves and downspouts. Either by hand 

or blow-out, JetStream will remove all debris from your gutters, eaves and downspouts, 

allowing water to take its natural course and prevent damage. If any part of the system is 

currently damaged, have JetStream perform a repair before the condition worsens. 

When it comes to windows, you may dread cleaning them but JetStream does not. They 

will clean all parts of the window including the exterior and interior, screens and window 

sills. They can clean any window 

including storm windows and 

skylights, and other items such as 

mirrors and fixtures. 

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Committed to making a positive difference 

Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union was founded in 1935 by a group of Southwestern 

Bell employees [now AT&T] banding together to help protect one another from the 

loan sharks then running rampant in downtown St. Louis. Over time, the credit union 

blossomed and moved out of the Southwestern Bell building, beginning its journey to 

expand and serve members across the St. Louis Metropolitan area. 

Today, Gateway Metro Federal Credit 

Union continues its focus of helping 

people realize their financial potential 

by offering competitive loan rates, fair 

savings rates and products that bring 

convenience to its members’ busy 

lives. 

In 2016, the first stand-alone 

Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union 

location opened at 1421 Jungermann 

Road in St. Peters. Its opening set the stage for the credit union’s most recent phase of 

growth – serving members across St. Charles County. Gateway Metro had been serving 

credit union members in St. Peters for several years but the Jungermann location offers 

new and existing members bigger and better opportunities. This branch was built to 

help Gateway Metro grow within the community and meet its members’ needs in the most 

convenient ways possible. 

The St. Peters’ location offers the convenience of a drive-through ATM, drive-through 

window services, a coin machine inside its lobby and exceptional customer service for 

every banking need. 

Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is a place “Where Members Matter” – welcoming, 

convenient and community-minded. Its year-round service project, The Butterfly Project, 

is run by a group of employees who reflect 

the credit union’s dedication to the local 

community. 

Stop by and experience a financial 

institution that believes in people helping 

people and making a positive difference 

every day. 

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Keeping your home HIGH & DRY 

HIGH & DRY foundation repair has a solution for your foundation problems. Whether 

it’s a leaky spot in the basement, a crack in the concrete or a leaning/settling foundation 

wall, HIGH & DRY can provide a cost-effective, 

professional repair. 

Co-owned by husband and wife Tom and Cindy 

Ely, the full-service foundation repair company 

has fixed tens of thousands of cracks in the St. 

Louis metro area. The company specializes in 

cost-effective crack injection, wall stabilization, 

settling foundations and interior drain systems. 

HIGH & DRY’s highly trained team members are 

not paid commissions, so they only recommend 

necessary repairs. 

The family-owned company also can 

structurally repair cracks and bowing walls 

using its carbon fiber products. 

“We use state-of-the-art technologies to 

provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for 

our customers’ needs,” Tom said. “Our goal is to 

provide the best quality and customer service in 

Tom and Cindy Ely, owners 

the industry.” 

HIGH & DRY uses material supplies of only the highest caliber and keeps up with the 

latest technologies and techniques to ensure the best repairs available. The company 

offers free estimates for waterproofing and foundation repair, as well as a “Life of the 

Structure” transferable warranty. HIGH 

& DRY Foundation Repair has received 

the Super Service Award from Angie’s List 

several years in a row. The company is A+ 

rated with the Better Business Bureau with 

no complaints. 

“We’re honest, with no intimidation,” Tom 

said. “We are going to tell the customer 

what they need – and nothing more.” 

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Open and providing dedicated service 

Deer Creek Footcare is open for business and ready to treat both existing and new 

patients during this difficult time. Their professional facility is always kept clean, and Deer 

Creek Footcare is also taking additional steps to ensure spaces are intensely sanitized 

between each and every patient visit. This endeavor 

not only goes toward creating a healthy environment 

for patients of all ages, but for staff working onsite to 

provide services to individuals in need. 

Located in O’Fallon, Deer Creek Footcare has 

continued to provide quality service to its patients since 

2000. Dr. Warren R. Trampe, DPM, can help patients 

with a variety of foot ailments, including ingrown nails, 

heel pain, fractures, sprains, deep root calluses and 

sports injuries. 

“Our goal is to ensure that all of our patients receive 

the highest level of quality care and treatment,” Dr. 

Owner Dr. Warren R. Trampe 

Trampe said. 

Dr. Trampe also can help patients with bunions, warts 

and hammertoes, as well as spurs and neuromas. In addition, he cares for diabetics 

and can provide outpatient surgery if necessary. “However, I always will try and do noninvasive 

procedures prior to recommending and performing surgery,” Dr. Trampe said. 

Patients at Deer Creek Footcare can expect friendly and knowledgeable service directly 

from the doctor. Dr. Trampe always sees patients himself. Patients can feel confident that 

they will be able to speak with the doctor. 

Dr. Trampe prides himself on providing expert quality care. 

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Beseda Flooring & More is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a family-owned 

and operated business. As a thank you to the community for their support over the 

years, the month of May will feature a phenomenal Customer Appreciation Sale. 

Featuring quality products, incredible customer 

service and having true trade craftsmen to 

professionally install every flooring project 

is what assures their clients of a first-class 

experience at Beseda Flooring. Their showroom 

features most major brands in a comfortable, 

stress-free shopping environment. Customers 

will be able to shop a wide selection of products 

offered in carpet, wood, tile, laminate, luxury 

vinyl plank and tile, cabinets, countertops and 

accessories. 

When choosing a new floor for your home, 

Beseda Flooring assists their customers in 

finding the right product to meet their specific 

Owners Jill and Brian Beseda 

needs. Their experienced designers can 

assist clients from concept to installation and 

everything in between. Providing valuable product advice and innovation is what 

has kept generations of customers returning to Beseda Flooring. 

Their in-home estimates are always free. 

Proprietors Brian and Jill Beseda are 

active members of the community and 

are proud to live and work in St. Charles 

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Specializing in basement finishing, Richbuilt Basements has been serving homeowners 

in the St. Charles area and surrounding communities since its establishment in 1989. 

Before launching the business, Rich Kempa, owner and founder of Richbuilt Basements, 

worked for more than 20 years as a designer and draftsman at consulting engineering 

firms. Today, Kempa operates his business 

from a home-based office. 

Richbuilt Basements specializes in 

complete basement remodeling. Originally, 

Rich handled projects from start to finish by 

himself but, over the years, his business 

has grown substantially. 

Now a family owned business, Rich and 

his sons work as a team to complete 

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“Our goal is simple: to achieve customer 

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To reach that goal, Kempa said he and 

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and reliable service to customers since 1994. 

In addition to carefully taking down trees and 

branches, clean-up services also are included to 

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The specialized staff at Arborist Plus provides an 

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Early data is showing that asthma may not be as dangerous of a preexisting 

condition for COVID-19 as was first thought – but people with asthma should 

have a plan to keep the disease in check. 

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By LISA RUSSELL 

Asthma and COVID-19: 

What are the risks? 

Health experts have repeatedly warned 

of the potential for more serious outcomes 

from COVID-19 for people of all ages 

with asthma and other preexisting lung 

problems. 

These warnings now coincide with 

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness 

Month in May, the height of the spring 

allergy season and generally the most 

challenging month of the year for the 7.7 

million American adults and children with 

asthma … even without the added threat 

of a global pandemic. A current shortage 

of asthma inhalers in certain parts of the 

country, caused by a spike in there use to 

treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients, may 

be adding to anxiety among asthma sufferers. 

However, it is important to note that 

so far at least, there is little evidence of 

increased infection or death rates in people 

with asthma. 

In April, New York officials began 

releasing data about patients in that state, 

far and away the nation’s hardest-hit by 

the virus. Asthma did not appear on its list 

of the top 10 chronic health problems suffered 

by people who had died from coronavirus. 

A recent report published by researchers 

in Europe also stated that asthma has 

been “underrepresented” among preexisting 

health problems in COVID-19 patients 

in those nations so far, a fact they called 

“striking.” Another small study of seriously 

ill patients in Washington state showed 

that only a small percentage had asthma. 

According to both the American Academy 

of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology 

[AAAAI] and the CDC, the best way for 

people with asthma to minimize their risk 

for COVID-19 is to keep their asthma 

under control, along with following stayat-home 

and social distancing guidelines 

to prevent infection. Both organizations 

recommend the following steps to help 

those with asthma stay safe throughout the 

pandemic: 

• Continue all current asthma medications, 

including steroid inhalers and other 

corticosteroid drugs. Don’t stop any medications 

or change your asthma treatment 

plan without consulting your doctor. 

• Consider creating at least a 30-day 

supply of asthma inhalers and other prescriptions 

for asthma. [The FDA recently 

approved a generic version of Proventil 

HFA, a commonly prescribed albuterol 

inhaler, to help ease shortages.] 

• If possible, let someone else in the 

household take care of necessary cleaning 

and disinfecting tasks for now. Minimize 

use of products like bleach and ammonia 

that can cause asthma attacks, and open 

windows or use a fan to blow fumes from 

cleaning products outside. 

• Take steps to control your stress and 

anxiety – these strong emotions can be as 

significant in triggering asthma as tobacco 

smoke, dust mites or spring allergens. 

Although the risk of COVID-19 for pets is likely 

very small, owners should ensure that they 

follow the same social distancing guidelines 

as their human family members. 


Are pets in danger 

from coronavirus? 

Despite extremely limited data on coronavirus 

infections in cats and dogs, a few 

reports have suggested that it’s possible 

for our four-legged family members to 

contract the illness. 

So far, though, it seems highly unlikely. 

There have been only a few officially confirmed 

cases of pets with SARS-CoV-2, the 

virus that causes COVID-19, worldwide 

to date. Two household cats in New York 

recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2; 

they developed mild respiratory illness, 

and no people in the household had developed 

COVID-19. A dog in North Carolina 

also tested positive, developing mild symptoms 

after his human family members had 

the virus. 

Other confirmed cases in the U.S. also 

have been diagnosed in cats – big ones. A 

female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York 

City, along with six other tigers and lions 

at the zoo, tested positive for the virus after 

showing respiratory symptoms and coughing. 

Only one study to date has investigated 

whether domestic animals are in danger 

from the virus. This study, which was published 

in the journal Science, found that it 

was significantly more likely to spread in 

cats than in dogs. 

The risk for cats seems very low as 

well, however – those in the study which 

became infected did so only after exposure 

to very large quantities of the virus, 

and displayed only mild symptoms. The 

low risk to both cats and dogs involved 

potential human-to-pet transmission, and 

transmission between pets; but there was 

no evidence for pet-to-human transmission 

found in the study. 

When it comes to caring for pets during 

the pandemic, the CDC advises that they 

should be treated in the same way as 

human family members, and prevented 

whenever possible from close interactions 

with people or animals outside the household. 

Cats should ideally be kept indoors, 

and dogs kept on a leash outside during 

walks – while maintaining the proper 6 

feet of “social distance” from other pets. 

If a person inside the household becomes 

sick, that person should be isolated from 

pets along with other family members, the 

CDC guidelines state. And if people who 

live alone develop coronavirus symptoms, 

they should wear a cloth face covering and 

wash their hands before and after interacting 

with their pets. 

Deaths from cancer 

continue to decline 

Amid all the health-related doom and 

gloom that surrounds us recently, a bit of 

good news: The most recent Annual Report 

to the Nation on the Status of Cancer found 

that cancer death rates are continuing a sig-





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nificant downward trend in the U.S. 

This year’s report showed that overall 

cancer death rates for all types of cancer 

combined decreased 1.5% on average 

per year from 2001 to 2017. The rate has 

decreased a bit more rapidly among men 

[1.8% per year] than among women [1.4% 

per year], and is also decreasing among 

adolescents and children. Decreasing 

death rates were seen in all major racial 

and ethnic groups. 

“The United States continues to make 

significant progress in cancer prevention, 

early detection, and treatment,” said CDC 

Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D. “While 

we are encouraged that overall cancer 

death rates have decreased, there is still 

much more we can do to prevent new 

cancers and support communities, families, 

and cancer survivors in this ongoing 

battle.” 

Highlights from the report’s findings 

from 2013 to 2017 include: 

• Death rates among men decreased for 

11 of the 19 most common cancers. For 

women, the rates decreased for 14 of the 

20 most common cancers, including the 

top three [lung, breast and colorectal]. 

However, death rates among both sexes 

increased for cancers of the brain and nervous 

system, pancreas, and soft tissue. 

• Among children from birth to age 14, 

overall cancer death rates decreased by an 

average of 1.4% per year. Among adolescents 

and young adults between ages 15 

and 39, death rates decreased by 1% per 

year. 

• Melanoma death rates decreased by just 

over 6% per year, among both men and 

women. 

• Lung cancer deaths decreased by 4.8% 

per year among men and 3.7% per year 

among women. However, lung cancer 

remains the leading cause of cancer mortality, 

accounting for about a quarter of all 

cancer deaths. 

Beware of coronavirusrelated 

scams 

Scammers attempting to take advantage 

of Americans during the uncertainty surrounding 

the COVID-19 pandemic are 

multiplying nearly as fast as the virus itself. 

As of mid-April, the U.S. Federal Trade 

Commission [FTC] had received well over 

20,000 reports about coronavirus-related 

fraud schemes, with consumer losses 

already approaching $17 million. 

Criminals are using phishing emails and 

text messages, robocalls, promises of coronavirus 

“cures” and more to cheat consumers 

out of money they need now more than 

ever. Some have recently gone as far as 

setting up fake drive-through coronavirus 

testing sites in several states, where they 

collected cash, Social Security information 

and other personal data from people desperately 

seeking the tests. 

Types of coronavirus scams to look out 

for include: 

Bogus treatments and supplements. 

The FTC and the FDA have sent dozens 

of warnings to companies selling unapproved 

products that claim to prevent or 

cure COVID-19. In March, for example, 

the state of Missouri filed a lawsuit against 

televangelist Jim Bakker to stop his company 

from selling a product called Silver 

Solution, which he touted to viewers as a 

coronavirus “treatment.” 

High-demand or scarce supplies. 

Scammers are taking advantage of the fear 

and confusion surrounding coronavirus in a 

number of ways. 


Many scammers claim to be selling hardto-find 

supplies such as surgical or N95 

masks, coronavirus test kits and other 

items, often via robocalls, texts or social 

media ads. 

Financial scams. These are numerous 

and run the gamut of calls and emails from 

scammers posing as government agencies, 

banks or other lenders, promising to “speed 

up” stimulus checks from the IRS, offering 

On the calendar 

Community health events remain on hold 

Cancellations of community events 

sponsored by area hospitals will continue 

indefinitely as part of their efforts to protect 

public health during the pandemic. 

BJC Healthcare has announced cancellation 

of classes and events at Progress 

West and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters 

help with student loans or credit card debt, 

or targeting small business owners with 

promises of financial help. 

Malicious websites and emails. Websites 

with “coronavirus” or “Covid” in their 

domain names are 50% more likely to be 

malicious, according to one internet security 

firm. These sites can plant malware on 

consumers’ computers in an attempt to get 

personal information. Clicking on links 

sent in phishing emails from fraudsters 

can do the same; in mid-April, Google 

reported that its Gmail platform was blocking 

18 million such messages a day. 

So what can consumers do to protect 

themselves from increasingly sophisticated 

scams that seem to be popping up 

everywhere? 

The bottom line is to be extremely cautious. 

In addition to remembering that 

government agencies will never ask you 

for personal information or money, the 

FCC advises never responding to calls 

or texts from unknown numbers; never 

clicking on links in emails or texts unless 

you are absolutely sure of their source; 

and always checking on charities before 

donating. 

hospitals at least through May 15. This 

includes one-on-one screenings, support 

group meetings, all hospital- and 

library-based classes and fundraising 

events. Updates on future events will 

be provided on the hospitals’ individual 

websites and at westnewsmagazine.com. 

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News & Notes 

By LISA RUSSELL 

Immune-boosting strategies 

The constant drumbeat of media information 

about potentially dire consequences 

for people over 60 who get COVID-19 

has no doubt left many older adults feeling 

somewhat helpless. One way for 

seniors to regain some sense of control in 

uncertain times is to work on maximizing 

their health – and that includes a healthy 

immune system. 

The following are a few research-backed 

strategies for building an immune response 

that’s as strong and virus-resistant as possible. 

Get enough key vitamins in your 

diet. Multiple studies have shown that 

the highest-quality sources of vitamins 

are foods rather than multivitamin pills. 

Some of the most important nutrients for 

priming the immune system are vitamin 

C, with sources like citrus fruits and juices, 

strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale 

and broccoli; vitamin B6, present in foods 

such as chicken and fish, green vegetables 

and chickpeas; and vitamin E, a powerful 

antioxidant that helps the body fight 

off infection, with sources including nuts, 

seeds and spinach. 

Consider a vitamin D supplement. 

Studies are currently underway to research 

the relationship between vitamin D levels 

in the blood and the severity of COVID- 

19 cases. Some preliminary information 

suggests that higher vitamin D may be 

protective – so now may be the time to 

begin taking a daily supplement if you’re 

not currently doing so. 

Get some physical activity every 

day. Research suggests that regular exercise 

may be directly related to immunity. 

According to a recent study published in 

the British Journal of Sports Medicine, for 

example, those who exercised at least five 

days a week were at half the risk getting 

a cold as those who were more sedentary. 

There also may be a protective benefit 

from sweating: Research has shown that 

simply raising your body temperature may 

help it to fight off germs. 

Get enough sleep. Over the last 15 years, 

research has accumulated surprisingly strong 

evidence that sleep enhances one’s immune 

defenses, seeming to confirm the popular 

wisdom that ‘sleep promotes healing’. 

Limit drinking. Researchers have long 

observed links between excessive alcohol 

consumption and adverse immune-related 

health effects, including greater susceptibility 

to pneumonia and acute respiratory 

distress syndrome [ARDS]. 

Getting plenty of vitamins from food is 

one way to maximize your body’s natural 

immunity. 


Fight back against stress. Prior studies 

have shown that people under stress are 

more likely to produce cytokines – molecules 

that trigger inflammation – making 

them more likely to get sick. In addition, 

people who are stressed may be less likely 

to pay attention to the other healthy habits 

mentioned above, which in turn impact 

immunity. 

Helping seniors 

embrace telehealth 

As the pandemic wears on, many people 

fearful of COVID-19 are avoiding visits to 

their doctors and getting other necessary 

healthcare for conditions other than the 

virus. Regular checkups and other routine 

medical services are largely on hold. As 

their waiting rooms have emptied, many 

doctors have moved quickly to begin providing 

telehealth services for their patients. 

Older people in particular, who are faced 

with an increased risk from the virus along 

with often more numerous health issues, 

are prime candidates to receive virtual 

healthcare. In an effort to help seniors get 

these services quickly, Medicare has also 

lifted restrictions on who can receive telehealth 

and the types of services they can 

receive via telehealth during the current 

public health emergency. 

However, these telephone and video substitutes 

for in-person office visits can pose 

special challenges for many older adults. 

Hearing loss, cognitive impairment, and 

unfamiliarity with the technologies and 

platforms commonly used for telehealth 

may prevent them from using it. 

Many seniors also may not hold a positive 

view of virtual healthcare. A national survey 

conducted in 2019 by the University of Michigan 

found that just 4% of people between 

50 and 80 had used telehealth services in the 

past year. Among the small number who had, 

less than half compared the visit favorably to 

an in-person appointment. 

An analysis in JAMA, published by the 

American Medical Association, recently



discussed some common-sense steps that 

can be taken to help older patients overcome 

any obstacles and become more 

accepting of telehealth. 

In some cases, this may be as simple 

as ensuring that patients are wearing their 

hearing aids at the proper settings, or using 

other adaptive devices they may need. 

To help prepare seniors for telehealth 

visits, family members, friends or paid 

caregivers can be enlisted to familiarize 

them with video-call technology. Practice 

sessions can be conducted to make them 

more comfortable with the process. During 

the visits themselves, it may also be helpful 

to include caregivers, which can be 

done using apps like FaceTime, Skype or 

Zoom. 

Teeing it up for longer life 

Golf is not only one of the few remaining 

sports people are still permitted to play 

in the age of social distancing – it may also 

lower the risk of early death among older 

adults who play regularly, a recent University 

of Missouri study found. 

The MU researchers analyzed data from 

the Cardiovascular Health Study, which 

examined risk factors for heart disease 

and stroke in close to 6,000 seniors whose 

average age was 72. Among the study participants, 

384 were identified as golfers 

who played a round at least once a month, 

a number divided fairly equally between 

men and women. 

Over a 10-year follow-up period, 8.1% 

of the golfers suffered strokes and 9.8% 

had heart attacks. However, far fewer of 

them died from any cause during followup 

than non-golfers: There was a 15% 

death rate among golfers compared to just 

under 25% of participants who did not play 

golf. 

“Our study is perhaps the first of its kind 

to evaluate the long-term health benefits of 

golf, one of the most popular sports among 

older people in many countries,” said lead 

study author Dr. Adnan Qureshi, a professor 

of neurology at MU. 

While the study can’t prove that playing 

golf boosts longevity, the sport is uniquely 

Playing golf regularly – at the proper social 

distance, of course – may contribute to a 

longer life. 


suited to benefit both the physical and 

mental well-being of senior players, Quereshi 

said, noting that the time spent outside 

in a social environment also promotes 

stress relief and relaxation. 

“While walking and low-intensity jogging 

may be comparable exercise, they 

lack the competitive intensity of golf,” he 

explained. “Another positive is that older 

adults can continue to play golf, unlike 

other more strenuous sports.” 

Autoimmunity and Parkinson’s 

As the U.S. observed Parkinson’s Awareness 

Month in April, a new study also 

released last month added to growing 

evidence that Parkinson’s disease is partly 

an autoimmune illness. The study found 

that signs of autoimmunity can appear in 

Parkinson’s patients a decade before they 

are officially diagnosed, making it a future 

possibility to detect the disease before its 

debilitating motor symptoms occur and 

intervene with therapies that could slow its 

progression. 

Scientists have long known that clumps 

of a damaged protein called alpha-synuclein 

build up in the brain cells of people 

with Parkinson’s disease. These clumps 

eventually lead to cell death, causing more 

severe disease symptoms. 

The new study sheds light on how 

immune cells called T cells, which have 

been found to react with the clumps of 

alpha-synuclein, may play a role in Parkinson’s 

progression. 

The researchers looked at blood samples 

from a large group of Parkinson’s 

patients and compared their T cells to a 

healthy, age-matched control group. They 

found that the T cells that react to alphasynuclein 

are most abundant when patients 

are first diagnosed with the disease, then 

slowly disappear. Few patients still have 

them 10 years after diagnosis. 

They also did an in-depth case study of 

one specific Parkinson’s patient, who happened 

to have blood samples preserved 

going a decade before his diagnosis, which 

also showed a strong T cell response to 

alpha-synuclein followed by a slow decline. 

“This tells us that detection of T cell 

responses could help in the diagnosis of 

people at risk or in early stages of disease 

development, when many of the symptoms 

have not been detected yet,” said Alessandro 

Sette. Ph.D., of Ja Jolla Institute for 

Immunology, a study leader. “Importantly, 

we could dream of a scenario where early 

interference with T cell responses could 

prevent the disease from manifesting itself 

or progressing.” 

Nearly a million Americans are currently 

living with Parkinson’s disease, with 

60,000 people added to that number every 

year. The disease is most often diagnosed 

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New Decade, New Décor: Look at your home with 2020 vision 


Time flies when you’re 

having fun, especially if you’re 

spending it in a home you love 

with family and friends. Suddenly, 

or so it can feel, you 

realize you haven’t updated 

your home in decades. 

What was hot in 2000 is not 

in 2020. Trends like Scandinavian 

minimalism, Millennial 

Pink and all-white kitchens 

have sat atop the throne of 

trendy design, but with the 

arrival of a new decade, some 

of those trends have fallen to the wayside. 

This spring is a good time to evaluate 

areas of your home that might benefit from 

2020 vision. 

Embrace the dark 

According to Realtor.com, many designers 

are predicting that black furnishings 

will be bigger than ever in 2020. 

Start small by incorporating the color in 

pieces like end tables, shelves, sofas and 

rugs. From there, think about taking it to 

the next level with black cabinetry or bathroom 

accessories. Black is classified as a 

neutral, which means it can be paired with 

Choosing a singular flooring style can help a floorplan feel larger and 

more open. 


any color and not clash. The dark color 

also means stains or scuffs have a greater 

chance of being concealed in areas that 

might see more foot traffic. 

Streamline your surfaces 

According to Bobvila.com, homes built 

decades ago tend to feature multiple flooring 

transitions from the home’s entryway 

to other living spaces. This can make a 

floorplan feel disjointed and present a challenge 

when cleaning. This year, make the 

decision to swap out the wall-to-wall carpeting 

or linoleum for a consistent flooring 

option, such as engineered hardwood 

flowing seamlessly from one 

room to the next. Choosing one 

floor surface not only creates a 

more streamlined look, but it also 

makes spaces feel larger and more 

open. 

Create with quartz 

Professionals are anticipating 

quartz to be a rock star material 

in 2020. This can be attributed to 

its durability and reasonable price, 

meaning it’s a long-lasting option 

that will be able to withstand the 

daily activities of any kitchen, 

laundry room or bathroom. 

According to Realtor.com, 

quartz stands out from marble because it’s 

nonporous. This means it has the ability to 

resist stains and retain its good looks. Plus, 

it’s available in a rainbow of colors and iridescent 

finishes. 

Get back to brass 

Look inside any home that was constructed 

this year and you’ll see brass has 

made its way back into the mainstream. 

According to Realtor.com, the trick to 

obtaining a modern look with this classic 

finish is to mix it with other metals. 

Mix the warm tones of today’s brass with 

cooler-toned hardware, like chrome, to 

give a space a fun edge and prevent it from 

looking outdated in a few years. 

See double in the kitchen 

The trend of installing an island in a 

kitchen started gaining momentum in the 

1960s but didn’t truly become popular until 

the 1980s and ‘90s. One way to update the 

look is to add another. According to Realtor.com, 

double islands are a great addition 

for those who need extra space for cooking 

or entertaining. 

Work smarter, not harder 

As technology continues to improve 

and become smarter, it also makes sense 

that “smart” home technology is seeing an 

all-time surge. According to Bobvila.com, 

incorporating smart design in the form of 

robotic devices, smart lighting or voice 

recognition systems can not only bring 

your home into the modern age, but also 

help you in daily life. Installing self-monitored 

security systems is another trend 

that’s gaining traction in 2020. Whereas 

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Right now is the perfect 

time to plant gladiolus bulbs. 

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Hardy water lilies can be 

planted in tubs or garden 

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or swimming pools, consider 

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For plants that have already 

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fertilized after blooming using a acid reaction 

formulation or simply gently loosen 

the soil around the plant’s base and mulch 

with a thick layer of pine needles. High 

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slow-release fertilizer for all plants that 

thrive in an acidic environment. As azaleas 

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flowered azaleas need no pinching. 

Speaking of fertilizer and pinching, 

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intervals throughout summer to ensure 

healthy plants and beautiful blooms; mums 

that bloomed last fall should be pinched 

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Finally, while you don’t want to remove 

the foliage of bulbs too soon, May is a good 

time to divide spring bulbs after the foliage 

dies. Removing the foliage too soon can 

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spring. 

In the vegetable garden, it’s not too late to 

plant lettuce and other leafy greens, though 

they won’t do well in the heat of summer. 

Growing lettuce under screening materials 

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that will eat the plants to a nub if not 

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plant has been set into the ground. That 

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once its vines have spread. If planting 

cucumbers, now is a great time to plant 

some dill for use in pickling, but don’t fertilize. 

Herbs planted in average soils need 

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your future harvest. 

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Try to keep them away from the heat of 

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The American Heart Association’s annual St. Louis Heart Walk will be 

conducted virtually this year to encourage social distancing. 

[American Heart Association STL Facebook photo] 

local 

events 

Events throughout the region are canceled 

at this time. Some may be turned into 

virtual events, others could be rescheduled. 

The best thing to do if you planned to 

attend any local event in May or June is 

to check with the event’s sponsor for specific 

updates about rescheduling or other 

changes. 

Virtual walks 

Help the Renaud Center “keep the distance” 

in the community with its Rec’n 

the ‘Rona Virtual Challenge by completing 

either 13.1 or 26.2 miles walking, running, 

biking or other activities to achieve 

your goal. 

The challenge ends May 17. Each participant 

will be added to a private Facebook 

group with workouts, family activities, 

healthy recipes and more! 

Use the hashtag #RecntheRona to post 

your workouts on social media. Email your 

results to renaudcenter@ofallon.mo.us 

and share your photos on Facebook to celebrate 

your accomplishment. The Renaud 

Center reopens to members only on May 

11 with restrictions. 

• • • 

The American Heart Association hosts 

its annual St. Louis area Heart Walk 

beginning at 7 a.m. on May 16. Participants 

and teams are invited to get moving 

at home or around the neighborhood. To 

register, visit metrostlouisheartwalk.org. 

• • • 

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service hosts 

its inaugural DE-FEET Hunger Virtual 

5K from May 15-29. Participants can run 

and/or walk the 3.1 miles any time during 

that window and then document their 

times online throughout their journey. To 

register, visit defeethungervirtual5k.itsyourrace.com/ 

is available until May 15. All 

proceeds from the event and registration 

will go toward to providing food to local 

families in need. 

Caring for the Community 

Blood drives and blood collection sites, 

such as those operated by the American 

Red Cross and the Mississippi Valley 

Regional Blood Center are considered 

essential and therefore, exempt from stayat-home 

mandates. 

In addition to blood donors, both the 

Red Cross and MVRBC are working in 

coordination with the FDA to collect blood 

plasma from people who have fully recovered 

from COVID-19. According to the 

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and has the potential to lessen the 

severity or shorten the length of illness 

caused by COVID-19. 

“During this challenging time, many 

people are asking what they can do to contribute 

to the COVID-19 response,” a press 

statement from the FDA read. “Those individuals 

who have recovered from COVID- 

19 could have an immediate impact in 

helping others who are severely ill. In fact, 

one donation has the potential to help up to 

four patients. 

Convalescent plasma can also be used 

to manufacture a biological product called 

hyperimmune globulin, which can similarly 

be used to treat patients with COVID- 

19. 

“People who have fully recovered from 

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their local blood or plasma collection 

center today to schedule an appointment.” 

For more information about donating 

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during this unprecedented time. To all the heroes in our community, who have stepped 

up in big and little ways, “Thank you!” 



A member of the Lutheran High St. Charles Roboteers drops off face shields produced by 

students. 

In St. Charles County, Rick Reeves is running two 3D printers around the clock, churning 

out headbands and brackets that will be paired with transparent face shields and used 

by healthcare professionals in metro St. Louis fighting COVID-19. 

Reeves is the Industrial Arts and Project Lead The Way [PLTW] teacher at Francis 

Howell High who is working with the St. Charles County-based makerspace Inventor 

Forge. Reeves is using his spare time and the school’s printers and raw material — PLA 

[poly lactic acid] filament — to accomplish the task. He’s acting at the request of Dr. 

David Brothers, the district’s director of assessment and curriculum. 

Reeves is not alone. 

All across St. Charles County, teachers, students and district personnel are helping to fill 

the need for personal protective equipment. 

Francis Howell High teacher Rick Reeves and some of the protective equipment he printed 

for healthcare professionals. 

Stephanie Ridley 

At Child of God Lutheran in St. Peters, 

English/literature teacher Stephanie Ridley 

has been a hero during this challenging time, 

according to parent Nikki Rogers. “Before 

the decision was made to go to online 

instruction and the students were on spring 

break, Mrs. Ridley hosted a daily short devotional 

for the students. She also reads a bible 

story every day that the students can watch. 

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normally do a bible story. 

“Mrs. Ridley really goes above and 

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salutes all local nurses, 

like Ellen Ray, Francis Howell High 

Class of 1999. Ray is currently serving 

as a registered nurse in the emergency 

room at Mercy Hospital – St. 

Louis. Thank you for all you do! 

Here’s your chance to be a hero 

Since March, more than 25 million 

Americans filed for unemployment amid 

the COVID-19 pandemic. Layoffs, furloughs 

and reductions in work hours have 

translated to increased requests for nutrition 

assistance at food pantries across 

the nation, including those served by St. 

Louis-based Operation Food Search [OFS]. 

St. Charles County Ambulance District 

[SCCAD] paramedics saw this critical 

need as an opportunity to repay the tremendous 

support and kindness that residents 

have shown first responders in recent 

weeks. 

To that end, they are striving to raise 

$8,000 for OFS in May. 

“Our wonderful neighbors 

Bobbi, Jim and Shane Whitttaker 

have been very helpful 

to my husband and me. When 

my husband came down 

with cancer, Jim prepared 

and brought over lasagna, 

and he and Shane shovel 

our driveway and sidewalk 

after every snow. Since the 

COVID-19 outbreak, Bobbie 

has been grocery shopping 

for us many times. They are 

certainly deserving of recognition 

for their good deeds.” 

– Sally Mathews 

“The idea began as an internal collection 

among our team,” said Lt. Ashley Pease, 

who along with Paramedic Bill Norris, is 

leading the #8KinMay movement. “The 

support was swift and resounding – scores 

of our team members have pitched in, and 

ultimately raised more than $4,000, which 

will be used by OFS to stock pantries 

throughout our county.” 

With appeals for food assistance certain 

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tion would be canceled for 2020. 

While some events have been canceled, 

others have been postponed to dates in the 

later part of summer or early fall. 

The St. Charles Farmer’s Market, for 

example, is now scheduled for a delayed 

start date of May 23. 

“Normally, it would start a little earlier 

than that,” Elizabeth Phelps, assistant 

director of the Greater Saint Charles Convention 

& Visitors Bureau, said. 

The Beale Street Concert Series, which 

would have normally begun on May 13, 

has been officially postponed to June 10. 

The Music on Main Concert Series, 

which was scheduled to begin May 20, has 

canceled its May concert date. However, 

there is discussion about the series picking 

up and continuing on June 17, which 

would be the next scheduled concert date 

in the line-up. 

For an updated list of all events and business 

openings, visit discoverstcharles.com. 

St. Peters 

According to Lisa Bedian, director of 

communications for the city of St. Peters, 

the city’s annual Celebrate St. Peters event 

has been canceled for 2020. 

However, when it came to bringing back 

the city’s Sunset Fridays Summer Concert 

Series, Bedian said the city decided to get 

creative after the flooding in 2019 made 

it impossible to host the series in its traditional 

location in 370 Lakeside Park. 

“There are a lot of people that really 

look forward to the series and getting their 

summer weekend started on Friday night,” 

Bedian said. 

For 2020, the city is rebranding the event 

as Sunset Fridays On The Road, named as 

such because concerts will be virtually 

Wade Trent will kick off the virtual Sunset 

Fridays On The Road virtual concert series on 

May 15. 

[Source: City of St. Peters] 

available for individuals to watch at home 

or in their own backyards. The series will 

include 10 hour-long performances by 

local bands that were all recorded in the 

city’s own Cultural Arts Centre’s Performing 

Arts Theatre. The series begins at 6:30 

p.m. May 15 with Wade Trent. 

Shows will continue to debut on Friday 

nights at 6:30 p.m. until July 17. 

Concerts can be viewed on SPTVNOW. 

net, Charter Spectrum Channel 992 or 

AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. The concerts 

can be streamed on television, phones, tablets 

and computers. 

A complete schedule including artists 

available soon on www.stpetersmo.net. 

“We’re encouraging people to order 

carry-out from one of our local restaurants 

as well and bring that dinner home to enjoy 

a concert right in your backyard,” Bedian 

said. “It’s a way for people to enjoy local 

music and local food. It’s a win-win.” 

Bedian also told Mid Rivers Newsmagazine 

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• I AM INCORPORATEDINC. APR 08 X 

• APR 08 

Memorabilia. Pre-1975 Only. Framing, Basement Memorabilia. Finishing, Pre-1975 INTERIOR Only. SPECIAL Framing, 2019Basement Finishing, 

Private Collector: 

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2019 

Custom Decks, Doors, Windows. 

APR 22 X APR 22 



314-302-1785 

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$75 Per Avg. Rm Size 

(12’x12’ Walls 3 Room Minimum) 


ELECTRICAL 

Anything • inside LANDSCAPING & out! 

• 

ELECTRICAL 

Anything inside & out! 

MAY 06 X MAY 06 

FOR 45 YEARS • LANDSCAPING • 

Call Joe 636-699-8316 

FOR 

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MAY 4520 

YEARS X MAY 20 

ERIC'S ELECTRIC 

ERIC'S ELECTRIC FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN 

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Licensed, Bonded and Insured: 

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Service upgrades, fans, can Exterior lights, Painting! LANDSCAPING 

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Exterior Painting! 

switches, outlets, basements, 


JUN 24 X JUN 24 

code violations fixed, we do it 

code violations fixed, we do PLUMBING 

it 

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all. Emergency calls & back-up ONE TIME CLEANUP 

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generators. No job too small. 

Islands, Beds, generators. Backyards No job too small. 

Owner Sherry Polite celebrated the grand opening of Sher the Experience with a 

Good Prices! Basement Islands, Beds, Backyards 

Competitively priced. 

Tree & Bush Trim or Removal 

Good Prices! JUL 22 Basement X JUL 22 



Dirt & Decorative Rock bathrooms, small repairs Dirt & code Decorative Rock 

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with the Greater 

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St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce also attended the opening. 

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65,000 

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MAY 20 X MAY 20 X 

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JUN 10 X JUN 10 X 

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staining 

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more 

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and 

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JAN 29

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Mid Rivers Newsmagazine 5-6-20

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