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Vol. 19 No. 7 • April 6, 2022
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Democrats spend low-income
Americans into poverty
I have been writing for years about how
progressive policies championed by the
Democratic Party and served up under the
guise of caring about low-income Americans
wind up hurting these very communities.
The latest chapter in this saga is the newly
unleashed round of inflation, the worst our
country has seen in 40 years.
Two important points here are first, we
can lay responsibility for this inflation
directly at the doorstep of the Biden administration,
and second, those being hurt most
by this inflation are the very low-income
Americans that this administration claims
to care so much about.
A recent report from the Federal Reserve
Bank of Minneapolis focuses on the disparate
impact of inflation on different
communities, causing the most damage to
low-income Americans.
According to the report, although one
number for inflation is reported nationally,
different households do not equally take
the brunt of this.
According to a Gallup survey from late
2021, 45.5% of all Americans reported
experiencing “severe” or “moderate” hardship
caused by inflation. However, the story
changes dramatically when broken down
by income. Among those with incomes
of less than $40,000, 70.7% say they are
experiencing “severe” or “moderate” hardship.
And 46.5% of those earning from
$40,000 to $99,999 and 28.3% of those
earning $100,000 or above reported experiencing
“severe” or “moderate” hardship.
The report offers various explanations
about why inflation hits lower-income
households harder. These include the fact
that lower-income households have a
lower percentage of interest-bearing assets,
meaning their world is mostly cash. And
inflation takes its highest toll on cash.
Higher-income households have more
flexibility in adjusting behavior than do
lower-income households. And lowerincome
households tend to be renters rather
than homeowners, and rent is more volatile
in an inflationary environment.
The tragedy is that inflation is not a
surprise attack. We know what causes
inflation. Like many physical diseases,
we know what their causes are, and those
that become victims do so not out of lack
of knowledge, but out of irresponsible
behavior.
Despite the fact that we know the damage
that smoking causes, or excessive drinking,
or improper diet, people still do it.
We know that inflation is caused by pouring
excessive money into the economy. If
today an apple costs $1, and tomorrow the
government prints another dollar, without
producing another apple, the price of an
apple will jump to $2.
Economists were widely reporting that
the Biden administration was spending
too much money and that this profligate
spending was being enabled by the Federal
Reserve.
Harvard economist and former Treasury
Secretary Lawrence Summers wrote in
The Washington Post last May, almost a
year ago, “The inflation risk is real,” noting
that the problem is “overheating, and not
excessive slack.”
This in the wake of the Biden administration’s
$1.9 trillion relief spending and the
beginning of trying to pass the $4 trillion
Build Back Better program, stopped by the
courageous renegade senator from West
Virginia, Joe Manchin.
Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve, under
the leadership of chairman Jerome Powell,
in its statement at the end of last April, was
still predicting 2% inflation and calling the
current jump in prices “transitory.”
In July of 2021, economists Steve Hanke,
of Johns Hopkins University, and John
Greenwood, of Invesco, predicted in The
Wall Street Journal that, “By the end of the
year, the year-over-year inflation rate will
be at least 6% and possibly as high as 9%.”
It reached 7.9%.
Yet, in November, President Joe Biden
renominated Powell to a second term as
Federal Reserve chairman, despite his
gross mismanagement that led to the inflation
we are now experiencing. Biden, in his
statement, praised Powell for his “decisive
action” and “steady leadership.”
Low-income Americans trying to stay
above water in this new flood of inflation
are probably less grateful to Biden and
Powell for this so-called leadership.
• • •
Star Parker is president of the Center
for Urban Renewal and Education and
host of the weekly television show “Cure
America with Star Parker.”
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By JACKIE GINGRICH CUSHMAN
You’re not the only one noticing the higher
prices at the gas pump and in the grocery
store. In addition to rising prices, the war in
Ukraine is on a constant loop on news channels,
providing additional events to worry
about – events that we cannot control. Even
those few who were watching the Oscars for
entertainment could not get away from violence
as Will Smith slapped comedian host
Chris Rock in response to a joke. Smith has
since apologized, but clearly, bad temper is
in the air.
This week, NBC released a poll with over
two-thirds of respondents (71%) answering
that our country is headed down the wrong
track (1,000 adults, March 18-22, +/-3.1
points). Only 22% – a distinct minority –
believe we are heading on the right track.
Disapproval rates for President Joe Biden
have increased to 55%, with 42% strongly
disapproving. Biden’s approval rating now
stands at 40%.
When asked what the most important
issue facing us is, 21% selected “cost of
living,” with 16% responding “jobs and the
economy.” While the Biden White House
has attempted to blame Russian President
Vladimir Putin for the rise in inflation, the
American people are not buying it. When
asked about the causes of inflation, 38%
cited “President Biden and his policies,”
28% said “the COVID-19 pandemic,” 23%
blamed “corporations increasing prices,”
and only 6% agreed that “Russia’s invasion
of Ukraine” is to blame for the increase in
prices.
How bad is inflation? According to a
March 10 Bureau of Labor Statistics press
release, “The all items index rose 7.9%
for the 12 months ending February. The
12-month increase has been steadily rising
and is now the largest since the period
ending January 1982. The all items less
food and energy index rose 6.4%, the
largest 12-month change since the period
ending August 1982. The energy index
rose 25.6% over the last year, and the food
index increased 7.9%, the largest 12-month
increase since the period ending July 1981.”
It is bad – and the result of Biden’s policies
regarding energy and continued fiscal stimulus,
which has pumped additional money
into the economy.
So far, American consumers have been
driving the economy, but the question is how
long this can continue with inflation running
high. This week, Bloomberg published an
op-ed by Lisa Abramowicz titled “American
Consumers Are Starting to Hit Their Breaking
Point,” in which Abramowicz lays out
her belief that “the longer consumers rein
in their spending in response to the highest
rates of inflation since the early 1980s, the
more difficult it will be to emerge from the
recession that seems increasingly inevitable.”
“We may be about to find out that recessions
born out of stagflationary shocks are
harder to mitigate,” she concluded.
It’s not only the increases in energy and
food that are squeezing families; there is
also an increase in home prices and rent,
including “the recent increase in 30-year
mortgages rates to 4.5% from about 3% last
year,” Abramowicz wrote. That increase has
resulted in the lowest housing affordability
since 2007. With energy, food and housing
up, there is not a lot of spare cash for other
items. Consumers have begun to decrease
their savings rates to pre-pandemic levels –
but this is a temporary salve.
“Retail sales data have been resilient on
a nominal basis, supported by inflation that
isn’t stripped out of the numbers,” Abramowicz
wrote. “But a look at unit sales of
general merchandise goods such as apparel,
footwear, toys and sports equipment
dropped in nine out of 10 weeks between
the end of December and early March on
a year-over-year basis” while “43% of consumers
recently surveyed said they would
delay less-important purchases if prices
kept going up.”
What can you and I do about all this? Well,
not much other than worry, which rarely
leads to anywhere good. What we can do is
make our lives and the lives of those around
us better. We can work together to improve
communities through volunteering. We can
go outside and get sunlight, improving our
mood. (And hopefully, our good mood will
rub off on those around us – or at least allow
us to forgive an ill-advised joke.)
We can strength train for at least an hour a
week. A recent study published in the British
Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that
strength training can lead to a 20% lower
risk of mortality from noncommunicable
diseases.
My point is not for you to give up on the
right path forward but to blaze your own.
• • •
To find out more about Jackie Gingrich
Cushman and read features by other
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Compass Health Network Crisis Access Point opens in Wentzville
Within the last three-months, Compass
Health Network opened three Crisis Access
Points located in Wentzville, Jefferson
City, and Rolla, Missouri. We are one
of four states that offer this innovative
behavior health crisis center model that
is open 24/7/365. The goal of the Crisis
Access Points is to provide a safe and less
costly alternative to someone experiencing
a behavioral health or substance use
related crisis by diverting them from unnecessarily
going to jail or the emergency
room. These services allow for immediate
stabilization, observations, connection
of the individual to ongoing care, and
ultimately avoid an unnecessary inpatient
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The Crisis Access Points are open 24
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The Crisis Access Points are staffed by
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The staff consist of a multi-disciplinary
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No one will be turned away from the
Crisis Access Points, but if a higher level
of care is necessary, such as hospital care,
the individual will be connected with the
assistance of staff. These centers can serve
adults, 18 and over, who are underserved,
underinsured, and uninsured and dealing
with a mental health and/or substance use
crisis. At the end of everyone’s visit, they
are given a personalized discharge plan
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At its March 28 workshop, the O’Fallon City Council unanimously approved installing the third series of its “Shape of
Community” outdoor sculpture exhibition series. Ten new sculptures will be installed in 2022 for a period of 18-22
months. The council also unanimously approved purchasing two of the sculptures (shown above) from the 2020 series:
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ST. CHARLES
Grandkids to the rescue
On March 25, 9-year-old Marvin Herrod
received the Boy Scouts of America Medal
of Merit for his actions to help save his
grandmother from a potentially life-threatening
accident.
Catherine Herrod had her two grandchildren
over on the afternoon of Jan. 14, when
she fell on her porch, was knocked out
and incurred two bleeding head wounds.
Marvin acted immediately and called 911
on his grandmother’s phone; then, sent his
5-year-old sister, Charlotte, to the neighbor’s
house for help. While all of this was
happening, Marvin performed first aid to
control the bleeding.
“My grandchildren remained calm
during this ordeal, I feel that they saved
my life,” Catherine said. She added that
she had been unconscious for 40 minutes
and ended up with 14 stitches, five
staples and a lot of bruising. “My Marvin
knew what to do and I am so grateful for
his action.”
According to the Boy Scouts of
America, the Medal of Merit is awarded
to Scouts who have performed an outstanding
act of service that is of a rare
or exceptional character and reflects an
uncommon degree of concern for the
well-being of others.
When complimented about her son’s
actions, Laura Herrod responded, “We
Marvin and Charlotte Herrod receive the Boy
Scouts of America Medal of Merit for their
emergency response.
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have read every book ever written about
firefighters; checked out every book from
the St. Charles Library about firefighters
and police.”
She added that Marvin also has learned
first aid and aspects of being prepared
through his activities in Cub Scouts.
Marvin and Charlotte also were recognized
for their actions on March 14 when
they were awarded Citizens of the Year
awards at the annual Crime Stoppers banquet.
Artists sought for Mosaics
Fine Art Festival
The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is seeking
artists to participate in its 27th annual
Saint Charles event from 4-9 p.m. on
Friday, Sept. 16; from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on
Saturday, Sept. 17, and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
on Sunday, Sept. 18.
The family-friendly event, which is free
and open to the public, will be held along
several blocks of N. Main St. in Historic
Saint Charles.
The three-day festival will showcase
media categories that include clay, drawing,
glass, leather, metal, pastel, oil/acrylic,
photography, printmaking, sculpture,
watercolor and wood. A total of $5,000
will be awarded to the top 10 artists.
The Children’s Village area will feature
hands-on art experiences. Additionally,
the Mary Hediger Memorial Art
Shop for Kids will offer kids ages 14
and younger the opportunity to foster art
appreciation and purchase professional
art. All pieces are donated by participating
festival artists and can be purchased
for a nominal fee.
The H. Robert Pank Memorial Entertainment
Pavilion will showcase a variety
of performing artists throughout the
weekend. The Artists for Adoption Pet
Pavilion, located at the north end of the
festival, will be open to families interested
in adopting pets from local rescue
organizations.
The Joyce Rosen Founder’s Scholarship
art display will include select high
school students’ works of art. Scholarships
will be presented in memory of
Joyce Rosen, the original festival founder
and a longtime supporter of St. Louis artists
and events.
Artists can apply before the April 30
deadline at stcharlesmosaics.org or call
(314) 406-2067 for more information.
ST. PETERS
City seeking residents help in
adhering to vehicle codes
St. Peters is asking residents to voluntarily
comply with the city’s laws around
illegally parked or stored vehicles. Those
who don’t might find themselves on the
receiving end of a ticket.
In the coming weeks, the St. Peters
Police Department will mail notices to
homes where police have found violations
of the city’s vehicle codes in regard to storing
or illegally parking vehicles, including
recreational or business vehicles, or abandoned
cars.
The notice will ask for voluntary compliance
to avoid future tickets.
Law enforcement periodically check St.
Peters subdivisions for vehicle code violations
such as illegally parked RVs, boats
and trailers; business vehicles parked on
the street instead of driveways; or the storage
of inoperable vehicles at homes. The
notice in the mail will warn the home-

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owner to remove, or properly store the
vehicle within seven days to avoid a ticket.
Police will check the home again to ensure
that the violation was corrected.
“This is a soft approach to code enforcement
with the idea that most residents will
correct a code violation if they know the
law,” explained Police Chief Rick Struttmann.
“We don’t want to use the courts to
correct the problem if we don’t have to.”
Here are some tips to avoid code violations:
• Don’t park on your lawn.
• Don’t leave derelict (inoperable or
abandoned) vehicles at your property.
• Don’t park a vehicle so that it blocks a
sidewalk.
• Park your business vehicle (a car that
displays the name, emblem or symbol of a
business enterprise) on your driveway, not
on the street. Only one business vehicle is
permitted per residence.
• Follow all of the laws concerning recreational
equipment. Recreational vehicles,
campers, boats and trailers are considered
recreational equipment.
• Do not store more than one piece of recreational
equipment at your home.
• Your recreational vehicle is limited to
22 feet in length and 8 feet in width.
• Recreational vehicles stored on
residential property must be behind all
front building lines and must not extend
beyond the front of the house. Park your
RV on the street or your driveway in
front of your home for no longer than 2
hours while loading/unloading and no
more than 10 days per year for seasonal
preparation.
The city of St. Peters has other laws regulating
the parking of recreational equipment.
For more information concerning
the proper parking of recreational vehicles,
visit stpetersmo.net/police-faqs.aspx or
call (636) 278-2244, ext. 3586.
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Safely disposing of unused medications
eliminates the possibility of the drugs falling
into the wrong hands and causing harm.
For a list of participating agencies, visit
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Employees lauded for
exceptional work in their field
St. Charles County Emergency Communications
employees Dwayne Kinley
and Mike Fridley were recognized at the
2022 Missouri Public Safety Communications
Conference (MPSCC) held this
month in Branson for exceptional work
in their field.
Kinley, manager of the county’s
radio systems and technology division,
received the Radio Technologist of the
Year award. Fridley, a system engineer,
was recognized as Information Technologist
of the Year.
Nominees are reviewed and awardees
chosen by members of the Missouri 911
Directors Association, Missouri Chapters
of the Association of Public Safety Officials
(APCO), and the National Emergency
Number Association (NENA). Awards are
given in eight categories.
“Despite staff shortages, both Dwayne
and Mike have led their teams with
innovation and excellence,” St. Charles
County Director of Emergency Communications
Jeff Smith said. “It is rewarding
for our entire team to have them
recognized on a statewide level by these
respected organizations.”
Kinley has worked for the county for 12
years and oversees the countywide P25 digital
radio and microwave systems, which are
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ST. CHARLES COUNTY
National Rx Take Back
Day scheduled
Expired or unneeded prescription medications
can be safely disposed of, free
of charge with no questions asked at the
National Rx Take Back Event being held
locally from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday,
April 30.
The program is only for prescription
drugs; no over-the-counter medications
will be accepted. Intravenous solutions,
injectables and needles, and illegal substances
such as marijuana or methamphetamine
are not part of this program.
To remain anonymous, remove identifying
information from container labels
before disposal. Tightly seal caps on liquid
products, such as cough syrup.
This free event is open to the public
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Looking toward the midterm elections
Congressional redistricting efforts stall; August Primary sees long list of U.S.
Senate hopefuls; new maps set new boundaries for state offices
When the August Primary rolls around,
voters will be faced with a long list of
candidates, studded with familiar names
– all vying for the right to run for U.S.
Sen. Roy Blunt’s seat.
As of March 31, the list of Republican
Primary candidates includes current
Attorney General Eric Schmitt, former
Gov. Eric Greitens and Missouri Sen.
Dave Schatz.
Mark McCloskey, who garnered
national attention after he and his wife,
Patricia, stood outside their Central West
End home displaying firearms as political
protesters passed, is also on the list.
Also included, are candidates Patrick
A. Lewis, of Wentzville; Billy Long, of
Springfield; Bernie Mowinski, of Sunrise
Beach; C.W. Gardner, of St. Louis;
Deshon Porter, of St. Louis; Vicky
Hartzler, of Harrisonville; Dave Sims,
of Kansas City; Eric McElroy, of Tunas;
Dennis Lee Chilton, of Springfield;
Robert Allen, of Chesterfield; Hartford
Tunnell, of Carthage; Kevin C. Schepers,
of Fenton; Rickey Joiner, of Florissant;
Robert Olson, of Springfield; Russel
Pealer Breyfogle Jr., of Columbia; Darrell
Leon McClanahan III, of Walker;
and Curtis D. Vaughn, of Springfield.
Candidates who have filed for the
Democratic Primary are Lewis Rolen,
of St. Louis; Gena Ross, of Platte City;
Carla Coffee Wright, of St. Louis; Josh
Shipp, of St. Louis; Spencer Toder, of St.
Louis; Lucas Kunce, of Independence;
Jewel Kelly, of Festus; Clarence (Clay)
Taylor, of St. Louis; Pat Kelly, of St.
Louis; Trudy Busch Valentine, of Clayton;
and Ronald (Ron) William Harris, of
Kansas City.
Jonathan Dine, of Kansas City, representing
the Libertarian Party; and Paul
Venable, of Lincoln, representing the
Constitution Party round out the list of
U.S. Senate hopefuls.
Meanwhile the House last week continued
to stalemate over the redistricting
of the state’s congressional districts.
Late on Thursday, March 31, the House
voted to reject and send to conference the
congressional map earlier passed by the
state Senate.
At the heart of the issue is gerrymandering,
the practice of manipulating the
boundaries of an electoral constituency
so as to favor one party.
The state’s current seat count is six
THE NEW MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT MAP, which was
approved by a bipartisan commission in January. View interactive House and
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for Republicans and two for Democrats.
The House-proposed map would retain
that seat distribution but it would see
incumbent Congresswoman Ann Wagner’s
district (District 2) reach into
rural Missouri, encompassing parts of
St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, Washington,
St. Francois and Iron counties.
It would also divide Columbia, the traditionally
Democratic-leaning college
town in half, literally splitting the University
of Missouri campus between two
districts.
Nearby Jefferson County would move
from District 3 into District 8, which
spans 25 counties across the state from
Cape Girardeau County in the east to
Taney County (Branson) in the west.
While the House had at press time
voted to send the congressional map to
conference, the Senate would have to
agree, which seemed unlikely given
comments made on March 31 by Sen.
Bob Onder (R-St. Charles).
“The House vote today was a vote for
the liberal activist courts
to draw the map,” Onder
has been quoted as saying.
“We’re not going to conference!”
At press time, two lawsuits
had been filed on
behalf of Missouri voters
asking the court to intervene
in the redistricting process.
As of March 31, candidates
that had filed for Congressional
District 2 were
Republicans Ann Wagner,
of Ballwin; Tony Salvatore,
of Wildwood; Wesley Smith,
of Affton; and Paul Berry
III, of Maryland Heights.
Democrats running for that
office include Trish Gunby,
of Ballwin; Ben Samuels, of
Creve Coeur; and Ray Reed,
of St. Louis County. Libertarian
Bill Slantz, of St.
Charles, also has filed.
*Each district includes some portion of unincorporated
St. Charles County
63 Wentzville
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65
69
102
103 O’Fallon
104
105
106
107
108
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Hill, Wentzville, Forestell
Cottleville, St. Peters, Portage Des
Sioux, West Alton, St. Charles City
Weldon Spring, St. Peters
Cottleville, St. Peters, Weldon Spring,
Weldon Spring Heights, New Melle,
Augusta, O’Fallon
St. Peters, St. Charles City
St. Charles City
St. Charles City, St. Peters
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Fairways at Turtle Creek approval extension tabled until April 14
By JOHN TREMMEL
Now into its fifth year of plans, changed
plans, hearings, debates, approvals and
extensions, the Fairways at Turtle Creek
development in O’Fallon
still has the ability to generate
angst and controversy.
A requested extension
of the approved plan for
the residential portion of
the development was proposed
at the City Council
meeting on March 28, but
after an energetic council
dialogue, the vote was
tabled until the April 14
council meeting.
The creation of the high
density residential rental
community has been driven by Missouri
National Golf Links, LP, led by general
partner Ed Schultz. The goal has been to
develop the land into something that would
generate more revenue than the existing
golf driving range and batting cages do.
The council originally approved Schultz’s
plans for a residential development
with 128 rental units on 14.65 acres at 1301
Crooked Stick Drive, along Mexico Road
and directly across from Fort Zumwalt West
High. That decision came at the council’s
April 23, 2020, meeting with Mayor Bill
Hennessy breaking a 5-5 tie. Those plans
were valid for one year.
In September 2020,
plans for a clubhouse and
pool to support the new
community also were
approved.
Then, in February of
2021, Schultz requested an
extension of the residential
plan for one more year.
That, too, was approved.
The owner of the Falls Golf Club
is looking to develop the land into
something that would generate
more revenue than the existing golf
driving range and batting cages do.
Now, Schultz has asked
for another extension on
the residential portion. He
met with the city’s Planning
and Zoning Commission
(P&Z) on March 3, explaining that he
wanted to “wait until the fourth quarter of
2022 when the supply chain and labor shortages
might ease a bit” to move forward.
Schultz also said the extension would
provide time to “study the use of panelized/
prefabrication walls for portions of the single-family
living units, which should allow
the construction to be completed in two years
or less.” He said this extension would syncup
the residential development with the clubhouse
and pool construction timeline.
Council and P&Z member Tom “Duke”
Herweck (Ward 2) asked Schultz why his
development had so many delays. He also
noted that he was concerned about the “panelized/prefabrication.”
He said O’Fallon
does not want that type of construction.
However, P&Z did narrowly approve the
request by a vote of 5-4, with 12 conditions
included in the extension. City staff then
recommended approval of the extension to
the city council.
At its March 28 meeting, the council considered
a resolution (No. 03-24-2022K) to
authorize the seven-month extension of the
residential portion of the development.
Like Herweck had done, council member
Debbie Cook (Ward 5) expressed concern
about the use of “panelized/prefabrication.”
She said that sounds like “pre-fab.” She also
reminded those assembled that the Fairways
units are to be only 6 feet apart; “even
less space than in a trailer park,” she noted.
Cook also said that Schultz had not received
approval for his utilities to date.
“There just are a lot of issues,” Cook said.
“Why don’t we just wait until (the extension
is) due and look at it again?”
Council members Jeff Kuehn and Dr. Jim
Ottomeyer, both of Ward 4, where Fairways
is located, joined Mayor Bill Hennessy in
noting that panelized/prefabrication does
not mean a modular home or a mobile home.
It simply means some portions of walls are
pre-assembled elsewhere and installed onsite,
they said. It is the method used for roof
trusses that are assembled elsewhere and
then brought on-site, they said. The Fairways
panels would just be the two-by-fours
and not include wiring or drywall.
Ottomeyer also said that after a year of
dealing with COVID-19 and construction
issues, “we would grant this grace to almost
any other contractor out there.”
But Herweck questioned Schultz’s assertion
that supply and labor conditions would
improve by the fourth quarter this year.
“With everything else going on in the
world, it doesn’t look like that improvement
will happen,” he said. He also noted that
Schultz has not yet even started to address
construction issues already raised by city
staff. “Let’s wait until August, then see
what actually is happening.”
Staff in attendance said they would
research to see if R-3 zoning would permit
pre-fab construction.
The council unanimously voted to table
the resolution.
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April 6, 2022
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Kenneth J. “Ken” Weber went home
to be with the Lord on Sunday, March
27, 2022. Ken was born in Washington,
Missouri and grew up in Union, Missouri.
He graduated from Union High School in
1963 and from the University of Missouri
Kansas City in 1968. He served our country
in the Army Reserve.
Ken is survived by his wife Kampsee (nee
Heiser), his sons John and Tim (Shannon),
his step-daughter Kathryn (Drew) Swalls
and his granddaughter Stella Weber. Ken
is a beloved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin,
and friend to many. He was preceded in
death by his parents Conrad and Josephine
and his sister Geraldine Mazzeo.
Ken retired from Equifax Workforce
Solutions in 2016 and spent his entire
career in sales for various companies.
Ken served as a deacon at Dardenne Presbyterian
Church and as a leader of a local
branch of Cancer Companions.
Calling hours and visitation with the
family will be on April 10, 2022 from 4:00
PM to 7:00 PM at Dardenne Presbyterian
Church (7400 S. Outer 364, Dardenne
Prairie, MO 63368). A memorial service
will take place on April 11, 2022 at 10:00
AM at Dardenne Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made in Ken’s name at Cancer Companions
or Dardenne Presbyterian Church.
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Vietnam War Remembrance Day welcomes
veterans home
By JOHN TREMMEL
On a sunny, yet brisk afternoon, the St.
Charles County Veterans Museum and
the Vietnam Veterans of America hosted
a special Vietnam War Veterans Remembrance
Day.
The event on Sunday, March 27 was
designed as a “welcome home” to the veterans
who did not receive a welcome when
they returned home some 46 to 58 years
ago, 1964-1976. It was held at the Veterans
Museum, located at 410 E. Elm Street in
O’Fallon. Len Berkel, Vietnam Veterans of
America Mid Rivers Chapter 458 president,
served as master of ceremonies.
The event began promptly at 1 p.m. with
a color guard bringing in the American
flag. Color guard members were from
Marine Corps League Detachment No.
725 and AMVETS. The audience then
recited the Pledge of Allegiance twice,
with the second time being led by the
Young Marines of St. Charles County. The
“National Anthem” also was sung.
“Hanoi, where are our brothers?” he
asked. After an invocation and the singing
of “God Bless America,” Berkel reminded
everyone about the 1,584 Vietnam-era veterans
still missing.
Berkel acknowledged dignitaries attending
the event, including O’Fallon Mayor
Bill Hennessy; city of St. Charles Mayor
Dan Borgmeyer; O’Fallon City Council
members Dave Hinman and Deana Smith
(both of Ward 1) and Dr. Jim Ottomeyer
(Ward 4); St. Peters Board of Aldermen
members Terri Violet (Ward 3) and Dr.
Gregg Sartorious (Ward 2); and Missouri
State Rep. John Wiemann (R–St. Charles
County).
Brig. Gen. Michael G. Brandt, who
served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to
1980, before transferring to the Missouri
Air National Guard and ultimately serving
as commander from 1992-1996, was the
event’s keynote speaker.
Brandt served in many roles in his career,
including F-4 Phantom pilot, Air Operations
Group commander, vice commander, wing
commander and chief of staff. He graduated
from Saint Louis University and attended
Officer Candidate School. After U.S. Air
Force pilot training, he opted to fly the F-4
Phantom. He then served in Ubon, Thailand,
flying combat missions in Vietnam.
When he was with the Missouri Air
National Guard, it consisted of approximately
2,700 personnel in a C-130 Airlift
Wing, an F-15 Fighter Wing, an Air Operations
Group, a bombing range, and four
specialized squadrons and flights.
A command pilot with over 4,800 hours
of fighter time, Brandt has served in every
capacity of operations. He explained that
when he graduated from SLU, he was
“about to win the draft lottery.”
“I didn’t want to go in the Army,” he said.
“I had a brother already serving in Vietnam
with the Marines, and I wasn’t about to do
that.” He said he thought, “There had to be
a better way to fight the war. So, I joined
the Air Force.”
He said his early experience in the Air
Force included paneling the officers’ club
walls when based in Homestead, Florida.
He then told four stories about his Vietnam
war experiences. One of those involved a
mission to bomb a bridge along a river. His
bomb missed the bridge and exploded in
the Gulf of Tonkin. He said he thought the
war would be over after he hit the bridge;
afterward, he realized it would not.
Brandt’s last story illustrated something
he clearly feels deeply about. He was on a
mission to bomb trucks and convoys carrying
ammunition and supplies to enemy
troops. He said the more of those trucks
he took out, the more U.S. troops on the
ground would be saved. However, when
he saw the desired targets, he said, he
was “not able to get permission to drop the
bombs.” He was told to drop the bombs on
an empty road some distance away.
“As a first lieutenant, I had no choice,”
he said. “I dropped the bombs on nothing;
then wondered what the government and
politicians were thinking.”
He closed with a strong and pointed appeal.
“If you’re going to send us into a war, please
commit to win the S.O.B.!” His remarks
were met with enthusiastic applause.
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Hennessy also took to the podium and
recalled that many of those assembled
knew people who went but did not come
back.
“We know that pain,” Hennessy said.
“We still feel that pain. This is a day of
remembrance. We never forget the true
cost of freedom. It is our solemn duty to
never, ever forget their sacrifice.”
To the veterans in the audience, he added,
“Thank you for your courage and for your
sacrifice. Welcome home.”
Certain veterans in the audience were
called forward to receive special medals
and recognition folders. Wiemann pinned
the medals on the shirt fronts of veterans
Harry Hansen, Josh Terwilliger and Rick
Franco; while Berkel handed them their
recognition folders. Berkel clarified that
several others who were not in attendance
would be receiving their medals by mail.
Members of Quilts of Valor presented
several dozen quilts to Vietnam veterans
in the audience. The handmade quilts are
machine or hand quilted and awarded to
service members or veterans who have
been touched by war. Founded in 2003
by Blue Star Mothers, the quilts are
intended to say, “Thank you for your service
and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
To date, 297,000 quilts have been presented.
Following the ceremony, at 2:15 p.m.,
AMVETS Honor Guard Riders departed
the museum on their motorcycles, escorting
a vintage Jeep to Dames Park for a ceremony
at the Omer J. Dames War Memorial
where 24 St. Charles County soldiers who
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Gov. Parson ends COVID-19 crisis in Missouri: ‘We are moving on’
STAFF REPORTS
Missourians can kiss the COVID-19
pandemic goodbye; so says the governor.
Gov. Mike Parson officially declared an
end to the COVID-19 crisis in the state
of Missouri during a press conference on
Wednesday, March 30. The state will shift
to an “endemic” phase of the pandemic on
Friday, April 1.
“Over the past two years, we have learned
a lot that will help us respond to future outbreaks
and challenges that may come our
way,” Parson said. “We don’t know if this
virus will ever completely go away, but we
do know that there is no longer a need to
live in crisis mode and that we can shift our
response to meet the current needs of Missourians.”
“The COVID-19 crisis is over in the state
of Missouri, and we are moving on.”
In public health, the term endemic
refers to the constant presence of a disease
within a population or geographic
area. It does not mean the end of COVID-
19. The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes
COVID-19, is expected to continue to
circulate in communities like many other
diseases.
The next phase of recovery means the
state’s surveillance priority will change
from monitoring case numbers to monitoring
disease severity and societal
impact as new waves of infection come
and go. Starting Friday, April 1, the
state Department of Health and Senior
Services will provide weekly dashboard
updates with 7-day case rate data, activity
by region and county, statewide data
on COVID-19 hospitalizations, and circulating
virus variants.
“As we enter this phase of our state’s
recovery, we continue to encourage Missourians
to safeguard their own health and
the health of loved ones through tried and
true public health measures,” said Paula
Nickelson, acting director of the state
health department. “Missourians should
feel confident that we will remain vigilant
when monitoring COVID-19 levels
throughout the state.”
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integrated with five other counties in Missouri
and Illinois. Additionally, he and his
team oversee the maintenance of all mobile
and portable radios for client agencies.
Fridley, who has been employed by the
county for two years, manages the department’s
IT functions for all systems and databases
in the Emergency Operations Center
and at the county’s back-up facility. Among
other responsibilities, his team maintains
the countywide phone system utilized by
dispatch staff and field agencies and manages
911 addressing and street naming.
Dispatchers across St. Charles County
answered more than 137,807 emergency
911 calls in 2021 in an average time of
3.6 seconds. More than 98% of the time,
the calls were answered within 10 seconds.
Approximately half of all calls were
answered by the county’s Emergency
Communications dispatchers.
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Help curate history
The Missouri Historical Society (MHS)
is inviting the public to step into the role
of curator and help determine the shape
and scope of some of its biggest exhibits
planned for the 2020s.
On Saturday, April 2, Vision Lab 2022
opened to visitors of the Missouri History
Museum in the Seeking St. Louis: Reflections
exhibit. Vision Lab is a flexible, interactive
exhibit space where visitors can vote
on exhibition topics, arrangements and
content through interactive games, voting
stations and feedback prompts.
Visitors can examine and vote on exhibition
design, layout and organization preferences;
rank their favorite photos from
the 1904 World’s Fair; use interactives
to select which topics they’re most interested
in seeing in future exhibits; and more,
according to MHS leadership.

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By KATE UPTERGROVE
The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles
County has been gifted a 9.6-acre property
by the family of the late Leonard Kaplan.
With deep family and business roots in
St. Charles, Kaplan was widely admired for
his work in the lumber and land development
businesses. His grandfather founded
Kaplan Lumber Company in 1926 and also
hosted St. Charles’ first synagogue, meeting
in a spare room in his home for Shabbat
and Jewish holidays.
The property site is centrally located at
East Wabash Street and T.R. Hughes Boulevard
in the city of O’Fallon, just minutes
from Interstate 70.
“It’s a great location with lots of potential
and at the heart of our young family community,”
said Rabbi Chaim Landa, who
with his wife, Bassy Landa, co-founded
and directs the Chabad Jewish Center of St.
Charles County. “This extraordinary gift
is a testament to the promising and very
bright future for Jewish life in St. Charles
County. Our hearts are filled with so much
gratitude, appreciation and thanks.”
Rabbi Yosef Landa, regional director of
Chabad of Greater St. Louis, added, “The
Kaplan family began Jewish life in St.
Charles several generations ago and we are
beyond thankful that this legacy is continuing,
to the great benefit of the thousands
of Jews who reside in the county. I know
Labe is looking down upon us and smiling
and receiving so much joy.”
While planning for the site is still in
its very early stages, the organization has
begun the process of assessing best uses
for the land. It anticipates a multi-phase
capital campaign in 2023 that will include
a plan to incrementally develop the property
as the community and its needs grow.
The Jewish population in St. Charles
County now numbers 5,800 people, making
up nearly 10% of all Jews in the Greater St.
Louis region. According to Landa, nearly
as many Jews live in St. Charles County as
live in Olivette and Ladue combined.
The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles
County was founded to create a space
where people can come together, “meet
new people, make meaningful connections
and be inspired to do more good.” According
to the 2021 Pew Study of American
Jews, 38% of all U.S. Jews have engaged
in some way with Chabad programs.
The Chabad Jewish Center is currently
leasing office space on Historic Main
Street in Saint Charles, and hosts at-home
gatherings as well as larger events in rented
venues. Last year, its inaugural St. Charles
Jewish Festival attracted more than 1,000
people to the Foundry Art Centre.
“This gift is an absolute game changer for
the growing Jewish community out here,
allowing us to think big and plan for the
future,” said Landa.
County Executive Steve Ehlmann
described the work of the Center and
the land gift as “further evidence that
St. Charles County is becoming a more
diverse community.”
“I welcome that development,” Ehlmann
said. “We’re witnessing a Jewish revival in
our county and that’s cause for celebration.”
Ehlmann isn’t the only one celebrating.
O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy said,
“The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles
County already is providing tremendous
support for our city’s Jewish community,
and I am honored to see them further
cement their presence in our city and St.
Charles County with the construction of
their new center here in O’Fallon.”
O’Fallon City Council member Dave
Hinman (Ward 1) said, “I know I speak for
the entire City Council when I say that I
cannot wait for the doors to open on this
new facility.”

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husband began working in property management and started
flipping houses. She enjoyed giving houses a little TLC and
making them into beautiful homes again. “Then I wanted to
help anyone get into a beautiful new home!” she said. Now as
a real estate agent, Niki’s strength is in negotiation because in
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with unique ideas in the contract that help her clients win their
dream home. She also uses professional photography and staging,
internet marketing strategies, and has connections to movers,
lenders and contractors. She serves a-wide area including St.
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For Realtor Soni Gill, working in real estate is all about connections. It was a lesson she began to learn while working with her father.
“I grew up in the housing business. My dad has been a successful mortgage broker for over 40 years, owning and operating different
branches across the US. My first job was in my dad’s office working as a receptionist, assistant, mortgage processor, ‘the run it girl.’ I did
anything and everything you can think of, but for me sitting behind a desk and not being able to be face to face with my clients did not fit
my extroverted personality. I wanted to really be able to connect with my clients, but I didn’t know what field to go into.”
Born and raised in St. Charles, Soni graduated from Francis Howell High School. There were hard times as a young woman –– money
was tight and she had two toddlers at home. With a passion for HGTV, however, she decided on real estate and earned her real estate license
in 2017. She loved the idea of showing people’s homes and helping them sell them.
“I could basically run my own business, work on my own time, while still spending quality time with my little boys. But getting your license
does not automatically bring in money. I had to choose the right agency that could really help me grow my business – Berkshire Hathaway
HomeService Select Properties, St. Charles.”
Soni said a prayer and got busy. She started connecting with her neighbors and sponsoring community and neighborhood events.
“I started doing things that I naturally love to do––connect with people to build my business,” she said. “Every fall I purchase hundreds
of pumpkins and basically turn my front yard into a mini-pumpkin patch. It is an amazing way for me to connect with my community and
get my name out there, and I love doing it,” she said.
Soni also sponsored garage sales, handing out donuts to all the families holding one. Her involvement in the neighborhood made an
impression on her neighbors as she went door to door introducing herself. That effort and those connections worked.
“Last year in 2021, I sold six homes in my own neighborhood,” Soni said.
Now that her business is established, she is still going over the top for her clients.
“People call me the ‘one stop shop realtor.’ I provide professional home staging. I will literally go in your home and make your bed, put
flowers and vases around the house and hang up artwork. I have had clients not wanting to move because of how nice I have made their
home look. I hire the best real estate photographer, and I digitally advertise, advertise, advertise! I really take care of everything––getting the
best price for my client’s home.”
Finding her vocation, however, has done as much for Soni as it has for her clients. In fact, in an agency with more than 170 agents, when
2021 closed, Soni was in the top 5 in sales.
“This business has built up my confidence as a person, as a woman and as a working mom,” she said.
Soni’s specialties are residential single-family homes and luxury homes. She serves a wide territory including St. Charles, West St. Louis,
Jefferson, Lincoln and Franklin counties.
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Lutheran High students and
educators donated their hair in
mid-March to support children
with cancer. (Source: LHS/Facebook)
Exceptional para wins
exceptional award
Erica Bowen, a paraprofessional at
Hollenbeck Middle School in the Francis
Howell School District, has been named
Paraprofessional of the Year by the 2021-
22 Missouri Council for Exceptional
Children. This award recognizes paraprofessionals
for their “exemplary practice of
assisting students with disabilities.”
Bowen has been working with the
District Essentials Skills program at Hollenbeck
since 2018 and is known by her
colleagues to be reliable and responsible
and loves sharing ideas and volunteering
her time where needed.
“She is kind and caring, calm and consistent
when working with students. She
builds strong relationships with our most
difficult students, and is respectful to her
co-workers,” said Janette Lenk, a special
education teacher at Hollenbeck.
While Bowen currently works as a paraprofessional,
she is in the process of completing
her master’s degree and earning a
teaching certificate.
“I love the excitement in kids when
they learn something new and they finally
understand it for the first time,” said
Bowen.
“She is an asset to our school and district,”
said Lenk. “She will make an excellent
special educator once she has completed
her degree and certification.”
“I still get butterflies watching the
videos of our awards because you could
tell how badly we wanted it and how hard
we worked to get where we are now. Hearing
our name called last was a moment we
will never forget, and the support from
teams surrounding us was incredible,”
she said. “It was a great example of good
sportsmanship and dancers supporting
dancers.”
Lutheran High Sapphires placed first in
lyrical and pom, a record double first’s in
the school’s program history, as well as
winning the High Point award for Division
2, and the Judges Choice Award for
lyrical choreography at the Mehlville
Invitational.
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Lutheran students make
the cut for charity
The Student Council at Lutheran High
recently organized two events to benefit
cancer research and support children fighting
the illness.
On Thursday, March 10, 24 students and
teachers participated in “Cuts for Cancer”
and donated their hair – a minimum of 8
inches per donor – to Children with Hair
Loss. The nonprofit organization will use the
donations to produce wigs and hair bands.
Wigs help lift the spirits of cancer
patients who have lost their hair due to
cancer treatments and play an important
role in maintaining self-esteem during the
difficult transition.
While shortening already long hair can
be self-sacrificing enough, five students
and three teachers went all the way when
they participated in the “Braved the Shave”
challenge on Friday, March 11. This challenge
was inspired by the St. Baldrick’s
Foundation, which is committed to supporting
the most promising research to find
cures for childhood cancers. By shaving
their heads to collect funds to donate to the
foundation, the participants stand in solidarity
with those who are fighting to live
long and healthy lives.
Student’s hard work
spells success
Academy of Sacred Heart championship
speller Yash Shelar competed in the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee at the
Lindenwood University Cultural Center in
St. Charles on Saturday, March 12. When
the final word “aviculture” was given,
Yash demonstrated his mastery and correctly
spelled his way to victory.
Like any skill, spelling must be practiced
and developed. Yash studied up to
three hours per day to attain mastery.
“He has been working really hard. I don’t
think people realize if you’re a serious
speller what goes into it. It’s an unforgiving
game,” his mother, Utpala Shelar, told
the Post-Dispatch.
Yash will next compete in the Scripps
National Spelling Bee in Washington,
D.C., in June.
Sapphires shine at state
The Lutheran Sapphires lit up the dance
season at the Missouri Dance Team Association
State Championships with back-toback
lyrical championships, their first-ever
state title in pom, and an overall ranking of
second place.
From the beginning of summer practices,
the team was determined to improve and
would not stop short of success, but it was
not to be gained without a fight.
Sapphire’s coach, Alexandra Milikas, a
Lindenwood University alumni and former
Lion Line dancer, observed a surrounding
negativity that seemed to follow them
through the season.
“At times, we felt like we were constantly
getting the short end of the straw when it
came to space and priority, which made the
girls feel like their hard work was going
unnoticed,” Milikas said.
She said it wasn’t until they saw Louisiana
State University’s iconic National
Championship winning hip-hop routine
“Like a Girl,” that the team decided to
buckle down and be confident in who they
were and their own capabilities. The mentality
changed their outlook and the Sapphires
put aside the goal of winning and
focused instead on what they could accomplish
as a team.
With the pressure of outward success off
the table, the dancers leaned instead into
their own confidence.
“As soon as that music turned on, you
could see their faces light up with joy and
you knew that they were passionate about
their routines. We definitely had fun!”
Milikas exclaimed.
When state came around, the divisions
were switched and the team had to compete
against unfamiliar teams, including
past champions. But by remaining on the
same page 100% of the time – both on and
off the floor – they swung into first place
with their routine.
Milikas said it was a moment of shock
when their name was called.
Raving reviews
produce ‘Happy’ness
Every year, the third grade class at
Zion Lutheran does an English project
that covers restaurant reviews. Students
select two local restaurants to research.
Then, they write an essay on their ratings
of the establishment. Once edited, the
essays are mailed to the chosen restaurants.
This year, students Scott, Brice and
Chase from Sherry Gross’ classroom
chose to review their local McDonald’s.
In response to their glowing reports, the
McDonald’s franchise, owned by Christian
Foods, decided to host a Happy Meal
lunch for the class on March 11.
Capitol compliment
The artwork of Lincoln Quast, a second-grader
at Fairmount Elementary in
the Francis Howell School District, has
been chosen to hang in the Missouri State
Capitol’s Senate Student Gallery for the
next year.
Lincoln Quast with his teacher and Capitolworthy
artwork.
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Golden Girls live up to their
name at national championship
The Francis Howell Golden Girls are national champions.
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By BETHANY COAD
Sometimes arriving at success is a challenge
just to get there. At least that’s what
it was for the Francis Howell Golden Girls,
who were recently honored by O’Fallon City
Council member Lisa Thompson (Ward 2)
with an official proclamation from the city
recognizing the Golden Girls Program.
The recognition came on the heels of
the dance team making school history as
varsity hip-hop champions at the UDA
National Dance Team Championship.
That they made it at all was nothing short
of a miracle, along with the quick thinking
hard work of coaches and supportive parents.
Flights were scheduled, but then, St.
Louis pulled out its crazy weather card and
flights were canceled. Rescheduling was
an impossibility. So, Monday night, as the
team frantically watched their well-laid
plans disappear, they started packing rental
cars for the 16-hour drive to Orlando.
Tim Forsythe, whose daughter Taylor is
a Golden Girl, was one of the parents that
made the trek to reach the competition on
time.
“I was impressed with the stamina and
fortitude the dancers went through to be
able to compete,” Forsythe said.
After a quick overnight stop in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, the caravan arrived
in Orlando and went right into rehearsals.
When the weekend competition came they
were ready, despite the fatigue and stress,
and carried away the first national hip-hop
win in school history.
“I think the biggest thing they have
learned is to stick together. From thinking
that nationals wasn’t going to happen,
to being able to recover from the trip, to
competing at the level they needed to, to
winning for the first time in school history,
well, I think they were all shocked,” Forsythe
said.
In addition to the hip-hop championship,
the Varsity Golden Girls came in eighth in
the nation in medium varsity jazz and 10th
in medium varsity gameday.
Taylor had a personal goal to achieve
third, so coming in first was a dream come
true.
“I could just tell our energy before taking
the floor on finals day was completely different
in the best way possible. We were
all so pumped to show everyone how hard
we have worked all year,” she said. “This
dance was so unique and different for our
team since we switched up our choreographers
this year, so I personally didn’t
know what outcome to expect. We have
scored pretty consistently in the medium
varsity hip-hop category the past few years,
around fourth or fifth place. This win was
definitely a bit of a shock for all of us.”
Golden Girls head coach Leyna Wimmer
was proud of the team focus.
“The road to get here was anything but
easy, but if it weren’t for the teammates that
became friends that became family, none of
this would be possible,” Wimmer said on
the team’s social media. “Our goal in taking
the floor was to top our performance from
the one before and time after time that’s
what we chose to do for this family.”
After their win, they Golden Girls were
honored at the school’s basketball game by
Howell Activities Director Sean Erwirn.
When reached for comment Erwin said,“I
am very proud of the great accomplishments
of the Golden Girls program both in
and out of competition this season. Winning
a national championship was the icing
on the cake for this very talented group. It
would be hard to find a group that works
harder at Howell. They do an excellent job
of representing Howell in such a positive
way both locally and at the national level.
The students, staff and parents go above
and beyond to make the program a success.
Our entire Howell family is proud of their
accomplishments this season.”
No matter the obstacles, it was a road
worth traveling to find the gold at the end.

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year holds the best hope in some time for camaraderie on the course and in the clubhouse.
Don’t waste a minute. Below is a list of area courses to use as your golf guide for 2022.
Courses offer a variety of experiences, beautiful vistas and challenges suited for beginners
to professional golfers. Look for frequent play passes, camps for junior golfers, regular
clinics or even a pass for the whole season. It’s time to play golf!
Fore Honor Golf & Events Center
5300 Dulin Creek Road
House Springs, 63051
636-671-0447 • www.forehonor.com
St. Peters Golf Club
tournament services, and a brand new banquet
facility—The Water’s Edge Banquet
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you will not only find a relaxing 18 holes
of golf on a beautiful course, but a purpose
greater than par. Fore Honor’s mission is
to honor all military, veterans, fire, rescue,
police and first emergency responders
with free green fee memberships and other
opportunities. The course is a place for
healing, caring, honor and golf. Whether
you are new to the game or professional,
there is something for everyone at Fore
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Wolf Hollow Golf Club
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A Gary Kern-designed 18-hole layout
carved into the following hills of Franklin
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skill levels and breathtaking views. Wolf
Hollow’s mature wooded areas, lakes
and spring-fed creek create natural hazards,
adding to the character of this scenic
course. Wolf Hollow Golf Club is truly an
oasis for the serious, seasoned golfer and
the beginner alike. Located just 15 minutes
west of Six Flags St. Louis, at the gateway
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Tips and tech for improving your health and your game
By TRACEY BRUCE
There are all kinds of ways to improve
your golf game. There are clinics, golf simulators
and portable putting mats. There
are blogs and tips and practice. But technology
is giving those who are savvy to it
an edge.
New devices can give golfers the tools
they need to improve their swings, connect
with the ball better and know which club
will make the biggest impact in a given situation.
Justin Bryant, testing and research
coordinator for Rapsodo Golf in Chesterfield,
said the company’s Mobile Launch
Monitor is one device that can help golfers
do all those things.
“The best way to get better is to know
what you are doing, and that’s what we are
providing you – the data and insights on
where you stand now and how you can get
better,” Bryant said.
The Mobile Launch Monitor, which
hit the market in 2019, combines radar
(using radio waves to determine the distance,
angle, or velocity of objects) with
a player’s own iPhone or iPad to produce
playbacks and pictures and display data
about a golfer’s performance on the course.
The golfer sets the device on the ground
and places the iPhone or iPad in its cradle.
When the player takes their shot, “it captures
the swing and shot trace (and) shows
the path of the ball in the air,” Bryant said.
“It’s a really cool feature. If you watch
the PGA Tour on TV, they have it. That
shot trace is a great reference point – a
nice visual. You can export it, download it
to your phone library, text it, or put it on
social media.”
The monitor also will provide metrics,
such as how far the ball carried and its
speed, the club’s speed, the ball’s trajectory
at take off, the launch direction in
relation to your target and the shot shape,
whether it is a draw or fade. The monitor
also can be used to review session insights.
By showing a golfer’s shot dispersion over
time, the player can pick up his or her own
tendencies and work to correct errors and
strengthen their skills, Bryant said. Using
the smash factor and launch angle optimizers,
players can also learn to add distance
to the shot, he explained.
Bryant, a golfer who played professionally
for seven years, said he thinks the best
way to use the Mobile Launch Monitor is
to get a baseline of your distance with each
club.
“A lot of people think they know how far
they hit the ball, but really, they are remembering
their best shot with each club,” he
said. “What’s really great for people is just
to find out how far you are hitting
it with every club in their bag and
get a baseline of their distances.
Then, to really practice, see their
tendencies, and ways to optimize
their swing, and lastly, use it to
dial in their wedges.”
Rapsodo also has a coach connect
program where players can
send their digital pictures, video
and data to one of Golf Digest’s
top 50 coaches to help move
them forward. It’s just one more
way, technology and yes, people
are playing a role in improving
the game.
But what about improving the
golfer?
There is not much that playbacks
and coaches can do, however,
if a player is injured, in pain
and off the course. That requires
medical attention and along with
traditional therapy, technology
also is playing a role in helping
golfers recover and stay healthy.
Physical therapist Drew Lollar,
DPT, said the injuries he sees
most often are overuse injuries
that can result in low back pain.
Often, these are caused by mobility
issues in the mid-back or hips.
“If there is stiffness in those
two areas you will overuse your lower back
in a way it wasn’t meant to be used, and
that can cause pain,” Lollar said.
As a Title Performance Institute certified
medical professional, Lollar understands
the relationship between the golfer’s body
and swing. The certification gives medical
professionals golf-specific injury assessment
and rehabilitation techniques to help
patients get playing again.
“There are also a lot of golfers out there
who have had shoulder surgery, a knee
replacement, or hip replacement. One of
their goals is just to get back to playing
golf,” Lollar said.
After the player has had surgery and finishes
rehab, Lollar uses golf-specific strategies
to help them feel comfortable getting
back out on the course.
Lollar is also K-Vest certified. The
tool uses four sensors, which Lollar puts
on patients while they swing, providing
a full body assessment of mobility and
strength. That detailed assessment is
used by Lollar to determine what can be
done to keep the player healthy, whether
that’s improving a person’s posture or
correcting their swing.
However, Lollar said one of the best
ways to stay healthy is a good warm-up
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routine and the common sense not to
overdo it.
“Golfers are notorious for driving 30
minutes to the golf course, jumping out of
the car and heading to the first tee without
doing any stretching, or the driving range,
or anything. Most people shouldn’t do that,
especially those who are middle-aged or
the older generation. They need a good
warm-up and stretching routine to get their
body ready to play. A lot of times golfers
don’t get portrayed as athletes but a golf
swing is a very athletic movement.”
Lollar cautioned against playing too
many rounds of 18 in a row.
“Sometimes that’s alright,” he said. “But
playing a lot of golf consecutively, day
after day, may not be the best approach. It’s
just like any athlete – track athletes, football
players, they rest occasionally. Golf
should be no different.”
Lollar said he has been playing golf
since he was 3, so he understands both the
passion and the pain.
His office is part of SSM Health’s Golf
Team (ssmphysicaltherapy.com), which
includes 12 to 14 physical therapists who
specialize in treating golf injuries and getting
St. Louis area players back on the
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PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Below are some additional public area golf clubs for players to sample. All offer a range
of course styles and amenities. As with most area courses, Mid Rivers Newsmagazine recommends
calling ahead to check on availability, pricing and course conditions.
St. Charles County
Bear Creek Golf Club
158 Bear Creek Drive • Wentzville
(636) 332-5018
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Heritage of Hawks Ridge Golf
235 Pigeon Drive • Lake Saint Louis
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Sugar Creek Golf Course
5224 Country Club Drive • High Ridge
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The Highlands in Forest Park
5163 Clayton Ave. • St. Louis
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180 N. Eatherton Road • Chesterfield
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Pevely Farms Golf Club
400 Lewis Road • Eureka
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pool for a new summer adventure
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A diver swims with a friendly sea lion
(Source: Madasyn Lee)
By TRACEY BRUCE
A new world awaits below the surface
of the water, and scuba diving lessons for
youth can open the door to a life of exciting
adventures. In their minds, kids may be
swimming with mermaids or searching for
sunken treasure, but they also will learn
important lessons that will come in handy
on land or in the sea.
“It teaches them responsibility, how
to follow instructions and pay attention
to what’s being taught,” explained West
Newsmagazine associate editor Madasyn
Lee, who is an experienced scuba diver.
Those lessons are important because
scuba diving, like life, is a serious business.
The name scuba is an acronym for Self-
Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus,
which describes the equipment divers
use to breathe as they go exploring. It’s
gear that requires both training and responsibility.
Madasyn, whose father is a scuba diving
instructor, was certified for open water
diving at age 14, and she has a passion for
the sport.
One of her most memorable scuba diving
experiences happened in the Galapagos
Islands. Known for their wide variety of
marine life and clear water, the Galapagos
Islands are a popular scuba diving destination.
During her dives, Madasyn encountered
colorful fish, manta rays and tiger
sharks, and although others on the dive
were excited about seeing a whale shark,
Madasyn was more intrigued by the antics
of a sea lion.
“This sea lion swam really close to us.
It seemed like he was playing with us. He
swam all around us dancing and barking,”
she said. “That was fun.”
Another exciting trip took her into the
waters surrounding the islands of Micronesia
in the western Pacific where she was
thrilled to enter an old ship in the green and
murky water. She described the experience
as “eerie” and like “floating in space.”
Most scuba diving lessons begin in pools
where children learn the basics and explore
the not so deep before heading to open
water. Children can be certified for junior
open diving between the ages of 10 and
14, but whether they should take that dive
depends on the child.
“It’s a fun sport, but there are certain precautions
one has to take to ensure safety,”
Madasyn explained. “It’s not something to
be taken lightly.”
The Professional Association of Diving
Instructors (PADI) says the open diving
course is designed to teach students to
manage themselves and their dive equipment
under water. PADI suggests that if the
following questions can be answered in the
affirmative, a child might be ready to enroll
in a scuba diving certification course:
• Does the child want to learn to dive?
• Is the child medically fit to dive?
• Is the child comfortable in the water,
and can he or she swim?
• Does the child have a sufficient attention
span to listen to and learn from class
discussions, pool and open water briefings
and debriefings and other interactions with
an instructor?
• Can the child learn, remember and
apply multiple safety rules and principles?
• Are the child’s reading skills sufficient
to learn from adult-level material (allowing
for extra reading time, and any help the
child might request)?
• Can the child feel comfortable telling an
unfamiliar adult (instructor or divemaster)
about any discomfort or not understanding
something?
Madasyn added that another important
skill is to know how to look out for others.
“You always have to have a buddy,” she said.
Children who are not quite ready to
scuba dive can benefit from other underwater
activities, such as swimming, skin
diving and snorkeling lessons, which will
give them an advantage when they are
ready to get their junior open diving certification.
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Summer is getting closer, and, after two
years of dealing with COVID-19, children are
likely longing for a sense of normalcy. What
better way to get them out and about, and
socializing with their peers in-person rather
than on a screen, than at summer camp?
Mid Rivers Newsmagazine recently
spoke with Dr. Megan Pinnamaneni, a
pediatrician at St. Luke’s Ballwin Family
Medicine Clinic, to find out what parents
should look for, and be aware of, when
choosing the perfect summer camp for
their children. Here are some of her tips.
Look for camps with COVID-19 policies.
The biggest thing families and children
can do to help limit the spread of
COVID-19 is to get vaccinated before they
go to camp. As children under the age of
5 are still unable to be vaccinated, Pinnamaneni
suggests families look for camps
with vaccinated staffs.
Masking policies for staff and children
(who are able to wear them) in close indoor
quarters are also important because they
protect everyone in the community, including
people who may be high-risk or unvaccinated.
“I strongly recommend families to look
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for camps that do have a vaccinated staff,
and then some sort of covered outdoor
spaces so the kids can be outdoors the
majority of the time,” Pinnamaneni said.
“Or if they’re going to be inside, well-ventilated
indoor spaces with smaller groups
overall, not significantly crowded.”
Camps should have clear guidelines on
what staffers or campers should do if they
feel sick, so “there’s not confusion for staff
or the kids coming in,” Pinnamaneni said.
Fever free for 24-hours is a good rule
of thumb. Campers or staffers who have
symptoms of illness should stay home and
see a doctor.
Practicing good hygiene, such as hand
washing and using sanitizer, is another
way camps can help mitigate the spread of
COVID-19.
Make sure your children are protected
against other illnesses. Though COVID-
19 is very prevalent, it’s not the only illness
children have to worry about.
It’s important for children to have yearly
checkups with their pediatricians and
receive childhood vaccinations recommended
by the American Academy of Pediatrics
and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, Pinnamaneni advises.
“I think that’s something that we all
should not forget,” she said.
She further explained that children with
medical conditions such as asthma, or food
allergies, should have all the medicine
and supplies they need before they go to
camp. Parents and doctors should also
work together to create an emergency plan
in case a child has an attack or episode at
camp.
“If something were to happen at camp,
are their child’s EpiPen’s up to date? Does
the camp have an Epipen available if
something were to happen on site? Do staff
know how to use it?” Pinnamaneni asked.
“The same thing goes for asthma and inhalers.
Do they have a nurse on staff?
“One of the things outside of COVID is
some of this overall wellness and health for
your child and making sure that the camp
has the ability to administer appropriate
medications if it’s necessary, and that you
worked with your doctor ahead of camp
to make sure that you guys have come up
with a plan for that.”
Emphasize pool safety. Summer means
warmer temperatures, and warmer temperatures
mean getting in a pool to cool off.
Parents should make sure that camps
offering swimming have safety precautions
in place to help lower the risk of
accidental drownings. Those can include
having an adult lifeguard that knows how
to perform CPR on duty at all times, a
fence or some type of barrier around the
pool that stops children from getting in
without adult supervision, and providing
swim assistance devices such as “floaties.”
Prioritize mental health. Before sending
your children to camp, Pinnamaneni said
parents and doctors should talk with children
about social media and their mental
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health. This way families can make sure
their children have the best support for their
mental health at the camp they are going to.
“Social media and online activities are
also something important that camps and
families need to pay attention to,” Pinnamaneni
said. “One thing to consider is
reviewing if the camp has a phone and
internet policy for the children who do
attend.”
Sunscreen and loose clothes. Parents
should be vigilant about providing their
children with sunscreen, insect repellent
and loose clothes.
Pinnamaneni recommends sunscreen
with an SPF 30 or higher protection against
UV rays, and that is water resistant. Children
should be reminded to reapply sunscreen
as instructed by the manufacturer,
or ask a staff member to help them do so.
Loose, comfortable clothing and hats provide
additional protection from the sun and
relief from summer heat.
Kid-friendly insect repellant can help in
protecting against mosquitoes and other
bugs.
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Gauging your child’s readiness
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Sending your child to camp is a valuable
investment, but one that should be made
when the time is right. It may be difficult
to gauge if your child is ready and, if your
child is ready, when and where to send
them? The American Camp Association
recommends answering these questions to
help ease the process:
• How old is your child? Children under
age 7 may not adjust easily to being away
from home. It’s always best to let your
child ease into a new experience. For
younger children, consider a day camp and
allow them to develop the social skills they
need, build confidence in their new role as
campers and collect positive camp experiences
that prepare them for an overnight
camp in the future.
• How did your child become interested
in camp? How often does your child talk
about camp and camp activities? How
much persuasion is necessary from you?
Although some anxiety is normal for any
new experience, if a child has big fears or
a strong negative reaction, it might be best
to reconsider.
• Has your child had positive overnight
experiences away from home? How has
your child responded to overnight or
extended visits with relatives or friends?
Were these separations easy or difficult?
Is your child looking forward to being
independent and spending time away from
home?
• What does your child expect to do at
camp? Learn about the camp experience
ahead of time with your child and help
create positive expectations. Read the brochure
together. Highlight things you think
they may enjoy; explain things that may be
unfamiliar. Find out if any of your child’s
friends will be going to camp.
• Are you able to share consistent and
positive messages about camp? Your confidence
in a positive experience will be
contagious. If you are excited, your child
will be in return.
Mull over these questions with your
child. Are they ready? If so, next consider
what kind of camp is best for your
child. The American Camping Association
recommends considering these aspects to
narrow down your options: Near or far?
Short or long session? Girls only, boys
only or co-ed? Traditional, specialty or
special needs?
Visit the American Camping Association’s
website [acacamps.org] for help on
finding the ideal camp suitable for your
child’s interests and needs.
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Most Americans will be tackling
spring cleaning projects soon,
and should be aware of several
potentially dangerous cleaning
chemical combinations beforehand.
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Beware of dangerous springcleaning
chemical combos
Spring’s arrival often means deep-cleaning
the areas of your home that have been
gathering winter dust and dirt for months.
According to a recent survey by the American
Cleaning Institute (ACT), over 75% of
Americans say they tackle spring cleaning
annually, with kitchens, bathrooms and
bedrooms topping their list of targets.
After two years of pandemic-related confinement,
the amount of accumulated grime
you’re facing may be higher than usual this
year, which might lead to the temptation to
go after it with heavy-duty cleaning products.
However, there are several combinations
which, when mixed together, can pack
a harmful chemical punch.
Following are the top cleaning chemicals
that never should be used together,
according to the ACI:
Bleach and ammonia. Combining these
two chemicals releases chloramine vapors,
which can cause respiratory problems and
throat burns if inhaled. Many cleaning
products, such as bathroom and kitchen
spray cleaners, contain either bleach or
ammonia in their formulas, so the fact that
you have combined the two might not be
obvious until it’s too late.
Bleach and rubbing alcohol. This combination
releases chloroform, a gas that
has been used to make people lose consciousness.
Even low levels of exposure
can make you dizzy or nauseous, and high
levels may damage the nervous system,
eyes, lungs, skin, liver and kidneys, possibly
even leading to death.
Bleach and vinegar. This combination
releases chlorine and chloramine vapors.
These can cause chemical burns, most
commonly to the lungs or eyes.
Hydrogen peroxide and vinegar.
While these two chemicals can be used
one at a time as a cleaning duo, combining
them creates peracetic acid, an irritant
that, when concentrated, can harm the skin,
eyes, throat, nose, and lungs.
Drain cleaner and more drain cleaner.
To clear a badly clogged drain, it may seem
sensible to pour in as much drain cleaner
as you can find. However, combining
strong drain cleaners can cause the release
of chlorine gas and potentially even lead to
an explosion.
If someone in your home is accidentally
exposed to one of these combinations, the
ACI advises immediately evacuating the
area, opening windows and starting fans
to ventilate the room as soon as it is safe
to do so. If respiratory or other symptoms
are severe, call 911 for emergency help. For
milder symptoms that do not subside after
a few minutes in fresh air, call the Poison
Control Center (1-800-222-1222) for advice.
Scientists report warming temperatures
will fuel worsening allergies
All over Missouri – one of the nation’s
worst hotspots for spring allergies – levels
of tree and grass pollen already are
undoubtedly causing misery for many. St.
Louis in particular was recently ranked
No. 30 on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation’s
2022 list of “Allergy Capitals,” the
top 100 most challenging U.S. cities to live
in for people with allergies.
But today’s clouds of pollen may be
small ones compared to what’s ahead, say
climate researchers from the University of
Michigan.
Their recent report claims allergy seasons
are likely to become longer and more
intense as a result of rising temperatures
and increasing CO2 levels caused by climate
change. By the last two decades of
this century, their model shows, pollen
emissions could begin 40 days earlier in
the spring than during a comparison period
between 1995 and 2014. And people with
allergies could see their symptoms last
Allergy seasons nationwide will get much
worse over the coming decades, University
of Michigan scientists say. (Source: Adobe Stock)
BJC employees give back to area charities
an additional 19 days before high pollen
counts subside.
The scientists’ model examines 15 of the
most common pollen types, and quantifies
how levels of each will be impacted
by projected changes in temperatures and
precipitation. It shows that in some regions
of the U.S., the amount of pollen emitted
each year could increase by up to 200%.
Increased temperatures cause pollenproducing
trees and grasses to activate
earlier than they have historically, as well
as increase the amount of pollen they produce,
according to Allison Steiner, a professor
of climate and space sciences and
engineering at Michigan. “We’re hoping to
include our pollen emissions model within
a national air quality forecasting system to
provide improved and climate-sensitive
forecasts to the public,” she said.
Chemical in green vegetables may
fight COVID-19, common colds
Johns Hopkins researchers say they may
have found a potent weapon to fight the
viruses that cause COVID-19 as well as
the common cold: broccoli.
The cruciferous vegetable, along with
cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts and other
leafy greens, contain a phytochemical
Several St. Louis area charities that are
close to the hearts of BJC team members
were recently chosen to receive financial
awards as part of the annual BJC Gives
Back program. The program invites
employees at all area BJC facilities to
nominate a nonprofit health and human
services organization to receive a portion
of $30,000 in total funding awarded
annually.
This year, more than 100 team members
submitted nominations, which were
evaluated by the St. Louis Community
Foundation. The 17 selected organizations
will receive donations ranging
from $500 to $3,500.
“As a nonprofit organization and one
of the region’s largest employers, BJC
works to be a good neighbor and community
member, including support of
charitable organizations that share a
similar mission. We hope these donations
to some unsung heroes among
charities can help support our collective
missions in the communities we serve
together,” said Rich Liekweg, BJC
president and CEO.
St. Charles-based Gwendolyn’s Gifts
was among this year’s BJC Gives Back
recipients. The nonprofit’s mission is to
provide emotional and financial support
to families of children who are receiving
palliative and/or hospice care.
BJC introduced BJC Gives Back as
part of the health system’s 25th anniversary
celebration in 2018. Due to the
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A chemical in vegetables like broccoli, kale
and Brussels sprouts could potentially be
used to prevent or treat COVID-19 and other
common viruses, according to a recent study.
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called sulforaphane, which inhibits the
replication of these viruses in cells in mice,
according to a new study from the Johns
Hopkins Children’s Center.
After switching gears in their lab during
the pandemic to search for potential
COVID-19 treatments, the scientists conducted
experiments where they exposed
cells to sulforaphane before infecting them
with viruses. They found that sulforaphane
reduced the replication of six strains of
SARS-CoV-2 (including the delta and
omicron variants) by 50%, as well as that
of other coronaviruses responsible for the
common cold. They observed similar protective
effects of sulforaphane even in cells
already infected with these viruses.
While calling their results very promising,
the scientists cautioned against people
buying sulforaphane supplements, which
are currently available online and in
stores, in hopes of preventing infections.
They noted that studies of sulforaphane in
humans are necessary before the chemical
is proven effective, and also emphasized
the lack of regulation and consumer protection
covering these supplements.
On the calendar
BJC sponsors a Family and Friends
CPR course on Tuesday, April 12 from
6:30-8:30 p.m. This virtual class, offered
via Teams Meeting, uses the American
Heart Association curriculum to teach
hands-on CPR skills including adult handsonly
CPR; infant/child CPR with breaths;
introduction to adult/child AED use; and
relief of choking in an adult, child or infant.
The cost is $50. Register online by visiting
classes-events.bjc.org.
• • •
Staying Home Alone, sponsored by
BJC, is on Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30-8
p.m. This virtual class, presented via Teams
Meeting, will help prepare the parent(s),
child and family for times when children
will be home alone. The cost is $25 per
family. To register, call (314) 454-5437.
• • •
St. Luke’s Hospital offers a free online
event for new and expecting parents, St.
Luke’s Mom and Baby Expo – April
Showers, on Wednesday, April 20 from
6:30-7:30 p.m. This event is designed
to help parents in pregnancy planning
through the transition to parenthood, and
includes an Ask the Expert panel; an
informative presentation about St. Luke’s
maternity and perinatal services including
lactation support, nurse navigator services,
special care nursery, childbirth education
and more; and an attendance prize drawing
that includes an infant stroller/travel
system. After registering at stlukes-stl.com,
participants will receive an email with a
WebEx link to access the event and instructions
for logging in.
• • •
St. Luke’s Hospital and Macy’s will
present a special health event for women,
Spring into Health with St. Luke’s &
Macy’s, on Thursday, April 28 from 5-8
p.m. at Macy’s Chesterfield Mall. At this
free event, area residents can get information
about breast, heart and lung health
resources for women available at St. Luke’s,
and can also receive free blood sugar, skin
cancer and bone health assessments from
St. Luke’s healthcare professionals. Colon
cancer screening kits also will be provided
at no cost for those who meet eligibility
guidelines. Tickets are available online at
stlukes-stl.com/St-Lukes-Education-Programs/
or via eventbrite.com.
• • •
BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital sponsors
a Babysitting 101 virtual class on
Tuesday, May 3 from 6-8:30 p.m. This
interactive class, offered virtually through
Teams Meeting, is a great introduction to
the basics of babysitting and is recommended
for ages 10 and above. Topics
include the business of babysitting, child
development and behavior, basic child
care, expecting the unexpected, and choosing
age-appropriate games and activities. A
list of needed supplies and the online link
will be provided in the confirmation email.
The cost is $25 per child. Register online at
classes-events.bjc.org.
• • •
St. Luke’s Hospital offers Community
Heart Health Screenings on Friday, May
27 from 8 a.m.-noon at the St. Luke’s
Resource Center, 101 St. Luke’s Center
Drive in Chesterfield. This free screening
offers you the opportunity to learn about
your risk for cardiovascular disease, to help
you connect to resources, and to create a
plan to keep your heart healthy. Screenings
are in-person, require a finger stick and
take about 15 minutes. Results are immediate
and include total cholesterol, HDL
(good) cholesterol, blood glucose level,
blood pressure and waist circumference.
Appointments are limited, so early registration
is recommended. Register online
for an appointment time at stlukes-stl.com.
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loved one’s home can feel overwhelming,
breaking it down into stages and following a
recommended process can make it easier.
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Decluttering, deconstructed
In last month’s issue, we discussed the
multiple health benefits – physical, mental
and emotional – that can result from
decluttering your own home, or helping a
senior loved one to do so. But what’s the
best way to get started, especially in situations
where the accumulated belongings
may literally be piled high?
According to experts from the American
Society of Professional Organizers
(ASPO) and AARP, the best way to tackle
any amount of clutter is to do it in stages.
By focusing on one room, one closet, or
even one drawer at a time, and fully completing
each job before moving on to the
next, what may feel like an overwhelming
task becomes more manageable. Each
small success can also help you or your
loved one build confidence as you see the
visible results of your efforts.
Regardless of the size of the area you’re
working on, these experts advise emptying
it out first, and then sorting everything
into five baskets or bins based on their final
destination. Ideally, most of the sorted
items should end up in one of the first three
baskets: 1) recycle, 2) trash and 3) donate/
sell. The pared-down remainder should be
placed either in 4) fix/mend, for items you
want to keep but which need further attention,
or 5) put away, for items that will go
back into the space.
In situations where an aging loved one
doesn’t want to part with certain items
because they “may be needed someday,” a
respectful compromise is to put these items
aside in a separate box for a 90-day period.
Any items not used during that time are fair
game for categories 1, 2 or 3. The same
goes for duplicate household items, such
as small appliances and kitchenware, they
may want to keep around “just in case.”
When it comes to antiques, memorabilia
and other items which are no longer used
but still take up a lot of space, a local antique
dealer (or ebay) can help determine their
potential value. If that value is mainly sentimental,
belongings can be given to other
family members so that seniors can see their
legacy being passed on. Mom or dad can
retain control of the process by making a list
of who they want to receive certain items
that have special meaning to them.
The decluttering process can be very
complex, so these experts stress the importance
of not trying to rush it, especially if
you’re helping aging parents. Be aware that
letting go of things that are part of their history
can be very difficult for them. Slow,
patient progress is better than none at all…
especially when dealing with a lifetime’s
worth of valued belongings.
One caveat concerns older adults who
may be suffering from hoarding disorder,
which is characterized by difficulty discarding
or parting with possessions regardless
of their actual value. Even though the
homes of people with this disorder may
be crammed with belongings that create a
safety hazard, getting rid of anything produces
intense anxiety for them. Hoarding
disorder is a mental health issue that can
be most successfully addressed through
professional treatment.
What happens at the end?
A recent groundbreaking recording of
a dying man’s brain activity provides a
glimpse at what may happen in our last
moments, and even in the moments after
we die.
Led by neuroscientists at the University
of Louisville, a study of this unique case
involved an 87-year-old man in Estonia.
What happened at the end of his life seems
to bear out the reports of thousands who
have survived near-death experiences.
In his last seconds, the memory centers
in the man’s brain exploded with activity in
what could be interpreted as a “life review,”
and this burst of brain activity continued
during and just after the time of his physical
death.
After the elderly man was hospitalized
with epilepsy, doctors were using continuous
electroencephalography (EEG) recordings
of his brain activity to detect and treat
his seizures. During recording, the man
unexpectedly had a heart attack and passed
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away. This unique event allowed scientists
to record the activity of a dying human
brain, for the first time ever.
“We measured 900 seconds of brain
activity around the time of death and set a
specific focus to investigate what happened
in the 30 seconds before and after the heart
stopped beating,” said Dr. Ajmal Zemmar,
a neurosurgeon at the University of Louisville
who organized the study. “Just before
and after the heart stopped working, we
saw changes in a specific band of neural
oscillations, so-called gamma oscillations,
but also in others such as delta, theta, alpha
and beta oscillations.”
These brain oscillations, also called
brain waves, are patterns of activity in
living human brains, with different waves
serving different functions. For instance,
gamma waves have a connection to “highcognitive”
functions such as meditation,
concentration, dreaming, memory retrieval,
conscious perception and even memory
flashbacks, Zemmar said.
“Through generating oscillations
involved in memory retrieval, the brain
may be playing a last recall of important
life events just before we die, similar to the
ones reported in near-death experiences,”
he explained. “These findings challenge
our understanding of when exactly life
ends and generate important subsequent
questions, such as those related to the
timing of organ donation.”
While the study’s findings are compelling,
they are limited by the fact that only
one patient – whose brain was already
damaged by seizures and swelling – was
involved. However, Zemmar said he sees
the documentation of this man’s end-oflife
experience as a source of hope.
“As a neurosurgeon, I deal with loss
at times…It is indescribably difficult to
deliver the news of death to distraught
family members,” he said. “Something we
may learn from this research is: although
our loved ones have their eyes closed and
are ready to leave us to rest, their brains
may be replaying some of the nicest
moments they experienced in their lives.”
On the calendar
St. Luke’s Hospital presents a free Bone
Builders virtual event on Tuesday, April
12 from 5:30-7 p.m., live via Webex. Learn
more about exercise, nutrition and medications
for bone health and osteoporosis prevention
from an expert panel including a
physical therapist, pharmacist and registered
dietitian. After registration, you will receive
an email with a link to access the class and
instructions on how to use Webex. To register,
visit stlukes-stl.com and click on Classes and
Events, then Senior Health & Wellness.
• • •
St. Louis Oasis presents The Hidden
Truth About Pain on Thursday, April 14
from 10 a.m.-noon. This free Zoom presentation,
sponsored by BJC Missouri Baptist
Hospital, will discuss what pain is, how it
can be treated, and possible resulting complications.
Participants will leave with a
changed perspective on their pain. Register
at classes-events.bjc.org.
• • •
BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center
sponsors Free from Falls: A Physical
Therapist’s Perspective, on Wednesday,
April 20 from 1-3 p.m., live via Zoom. .
Whether you’ve had a fall or just want to
learn more about what you can do to prevent
future falls, this free class presented
by St. Louis Oasis is for you. Register
online at classes-events.bjc.org.
• • •
St. Luke’s Hospital offers an Advance
Care Planning program free and in-person
on Thursday, April 21 from 6-7 p.m.
at The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres
Road. Modern medicine can do amazing
things, but that can also require some very
difficult decisions. Your loved ones can’t
act on your wishes unless they know what
those wishes are. St. Luke’s Des Peres
Hospital Care Manager Bill Freeman will
share information and resources to help
you with this process. Notary services
will also be available. Register online at
stlukes-stl.com and click on Classes and
Events, then Senior Health & Wellness.
• • •
Basics of Living Mindfully with
Chronic Pain, presented by St. Luke’s
Hospital, is on Tuesday, April 26 from
6:30-8 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Hospital Institute
of Health, 222 S. Woods Mill Road in
Chesterfield. Learn the basics of meditation
to help you start and sustain a practice
to help you reduce pain and stress, lower
your risk for heart disease and more. Register
for this free two-part series at stlukesstl.com
and click on Classes and Events,
then Senior Health & Wellness.
• • •
St. Louis Oasis presents Osteoporosis
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on Wednesday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-noon.
If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, did
you know some of your movements could
cause a fracture? Learn from a physical
therapist how osteoporosis-related fractures
happen and how to avoid them. The free
class will be held via Zoom, and is sponsored
by BJC Missouri Baptist Medical
Center. Register at classes-events.bjc.org.
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in-person Today’s Grandparents class
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Lindenwood 2026: Creating the next great learner-centric university
By KATE UPTERGROVE
In 2027, Lindenwood University will
celebrate 200 years of transformational
growth. But it’s not simply longevity
that makes Lindenwood University
stand out among its formidable peers
in the greater St. Louis area.
Central to Lindenwood’s success and
that of its graduates has been the university’s
willingness to look ahead, to
change and grow, to evolve to meet the
needs of its students and the community
in which it operates. And now, it’s
laid the foundation for its next chapter.
Lindenwood 2026, the university’s
five-year strategic plan, was launched
in July 2021. Its goal is to further differentiate
Lindenwood in the higher
education sphere.
“Being in the St. Louis area, there
are a lot of great institutions here,”
explained Julee Mitsler, director of
communications. “So our strategy is
making sure that we are really providing
something different to the market.”
Getting to the heart of a truly transformative
strategy took time and a
team that would listen to and explore
the ideas of university leadership, students
and stakeholders.
(Lindenwood University photo)
“The journey began with four ‘design
thinking workshops’ where we had a lot
of our leadership from across the campus
really talk about what would be those kinds
of things that we would do that would
transform this university.”
Out of those workshops came “245 ideas
that truly would transform the university,”
explained Lindenwood University President
Dr. John Porter. But 245 were far too
many. Ultimately, six initiatives entered
the strategic plan.
“Three of these initiatives will produce
revenue for the university and three won’t
produce revenue but will certainly further
the university throughout the region,”
Porter said.
Collectively, Lindenwood 2026 is
guided by three key motivators – adapt,
build and engage.
“These principles guide our strategic
plan as we adapt to the needs of today’s
learners, build what is missing, and engage
the learner’s heart and mind,” Porter noted.
“This student-centered focus helps differentiate
Lindenwood and reinforces our
commitment to every student. Our Q2 culture
at Lindenwood involves asking two
questions: ‘What do you need? And, how
can I help?’
“It’s all about being learner-centric.”
Two of the initiatives – Destination Lindenwood
and Diversify the Pride – have a
focus on opening Lindenwood to a larger
audience and placing it at the center of a
broader community.
“I’ve talked to the mayor of Saint Charles
and we’re excited about what we’re going
to do together – city and university – to
make this truly a college town,” Porter said.
“At Lindenwood, we want the community
to come onto our campus and be a part of
our campus.”
The university’s recent move to D1 athletics
coupled with performances at the J.
Scheidegger Center for the Arts on campus
and the university’s various speakers series
and community-reaching events play a role
in achieving this goal. So does inclusion.
“Diversify the Pride means making sure
that our faculty and our staff are representative
of the students that we serve and also
making sure that our classrooms are inclusive
and educating our faculty on how they
can bring inclusion into their coursework,
into their syllabus, into the classroom and
the method and delivery of their material,”
said Mitsler. She noted that one of
the ways Lindenwood helps its students to
be successful, not only for a career in their
chosen field but also for life in general, is
by educating the whole person.
“By enhancing the culture of teaching
and learning at Lindenwood, we set up
students for success in meaningful ways,”
stressed Porter. “We must be willing to do
things differently, to stand out in a competitive
higher ed marketplace and offer an
education that prepares our graduates for
success in both career and life.”
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PEOPLE
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as director of program management services
at Construction Management Partners, LLC,
which was established for the purpose of
representing owners (such as grade schools,
colleges, corporate, healthcare, and major
league sports) during pre-construction, construction,
and post-construction of their projects.
Before joining CMP, Jackson-Howlett
was the diversity manager at Alberici Constructors,
where she was a key participant in
developing strategic business programs for
projects worth more than $2 billion in construction
services. In her new role, she will
be responsible for project management support,
construction audit advisory, and diversity
program management services.
• • •
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EVENTS
The Greater St. Charles Chamber of
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Hall STL, 800 S. Duchesne Drive in St.
Charles. The free event is a way to network
and engage in discussions with fellow
chamber members and guests. To learn
more, visit gstccc.com.
• • •
The Greater St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
hosts a Lunch with Leaders event
from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20
at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, 1 Ameristar
Blvd. in Saint Charles. John Gonzales
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Chamber. The cost for chamber members is
$30 (those who register early can receive a
$5 discount). Guests of the chamber pay $35.
To register visit gstccc.com.
• • •
The Greater St. Charles Chamber of
Commerce hosts a Morning Brew event
from 7:30-9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26 at St.
Charles Nutrition, 498 S. Fifth St. in Saint
Charles. The networking event is free for
chamber members. Complementary coffee,
bagels and samples of meal replacement
shakes will be provided. Members are
asked to RSVP. Visit gstccc.com.
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The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
and Industries will hold its membership
luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 26 at the Old Hickory Golf
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theme of the luncheon is “Connecting
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Ambassador Mid-West Floor: Built on a passion for flooring that lasts
By DEANNE LEBLANC
Inside the Ambassador Mid-West Floor showroom in Chesterfield.
(Photo provided)
Family owned for over 80
years, Ambassador Mid-West
Floor is a company born from
two local flooring companies –
Midwest Floor, founded in 1939,
and Ambassador Floor, founded
in 1985. The companies merged
in 2019, combining decades of
industry experience and knowledge.
“By combining our company’s
expertise, we are now able
to offer the community even
more flooring design options,
better prices and expanded purchasing
power,” Brian McGee, vice president
of sales and marketing for Ambassador
Mid-West Floor, explained. “We really
do have more experience than other
flooring companies in the area.”
Ambassador Mid-West Floor isn’t
just a business for Brian, it’s a personal
passion and his customers know
it. Hundreds of online reviews reveal a
consistent timeline of customer service,
attention to detail and quality installation
work that provides consistent
results, time and time again.
“From budgeting, planning, choosing
the carpet, to delivery and placement
– they were wonderful,” Paula E. wrote
in an online review. “(My salesperson)
helped me so that I got great quality, color
and fit. He communicated without delay
for every step. Delivery and set up team
was extremely tidy and professional. I
could not have asked for more. My home
is beautiful! I will be back when we plan
the finishing of the basement and replace
the bedroom and den carpets. They are
the best!”
As Paula’s review confirms, Ambassador
Mid-West Floor’s team of experienced
designers and union craftsmen listen to
customer needs and offer flooring
options from the world’s best
manufacturers, including Karastan,
Karndean, Mirage, Shaw,
Armstrong and more. Customers
can choose from carpet, tile, hardwood,
luxury vinyl plank, natural
stone, laminate and custom area
rugs that are a perfect fit for their
home and their lifestyle.
“We offer free in-home measuring
to provide the most accurate
estimate,” Brian explained. “And
our recently updated website features
a room visualization tool for
homeowners to see how the flooring
they choose will look in their home.”
To use the room visualization tool, visit
ambassadorfloor.com and check out the
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“All of our installers have gone through
four years of master craftsman schooling
and on the job site training, which consistently
equals quality and consistency of
craftsmanship,” Brian said.
Ambassador Mid-West Floor also is
a proud member of the National Flooring
Alliance, an elite group of carpet and
flooring dealers selected from an industry
consensus of the largest and finest in North
America. In fact, the company is the only
Missouri member of the Alliance. As a
result of its membership, Ambassador
Mid-West Floor can offer exclusive products
and warranties other flooring companies
cannot offer.
Plus, in 2020, the company was named
a Better Business Bureau Torch Award
winner, recognizing its long history of
exceptional ethics and customer service.
“We love this city!” Brian exclaimed.
“Everyone that works for us lives in the
St. Louis area, so we want the best for our
community. We take part in Habitat for
Humanity and other local charities because
we are committed to giving back to this
community.”
The company has three locations, including
a large, convenient showroom in Chesterfield.
Located in western Chesterfield
Valley at 17770 Chesterfield Airport Road,
the flooring center is positioned for easy
access from both St. Louis and St. Charles
counties. And according to Brian, “it’s the
largest flooring showroom in the area.”
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Quilt Social is at noon on Saturday, April
9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1355 Motherhead
Road in Cottleville. Doors open at
10:30 a.m. Lunch, beverages, bingo, crafts
and more are featured. Baby quilts will be
available for purchase. For details, visit
stjoecot.org or call (636) 288-2485.
• • •
The Addams Family – A New Musical
Comedy is Friday, April 22-Sunday, April
24 and Friday, April 29-Sunday, May 1
at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 N.
Main St. in O’Fallon. Curtain time is 7:30
p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday.
Advance tickets are $12; $10 seniors; $5
children (ages 2–5), free for children under
2. $2 additional charge at the door. To purchase
tickets, visit ofallon.mo.us/ofallontheatreworks.
• • •
An Evening with the Ambassadors
of Harmony is from 8-10 p.m. on Friday,
April 29 at The Foundry Art Centre, 520 N.
Main Center in Saint Charles. The chorus
represents the St. Charles chapter of the
Barbershop Harmony Society. Table seating,
cash bar, light snacks available for
purchase. Doors open at 7 p.m. General
admission is $30. VIP ticket is $45;VIP
table is $450 for 8-10 people. To purchase
tickets, visit foundryartcentre.regfox.com.
• • •
Bunco Bonanza is at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
May 1 at the Pezold Banquet Center, 5701
Hwy. N in St. Charles. Bar opens at 2:30
p.m. Games begin at 3 p.m. $20 per person
includes appetizers, snacks, desserts, soda
and tea, plus two adult drink tickets. For
details or to reserve seats, email ladiesauxbunco@gmail.com.
BENEFITS
Run for the Roses 5K is at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday, April 23 at Frontier Park, 500
S. Riverside Drive in Saint Charles. Tickets
are $35 for adults and $25 for children
ages 12 and younger; includes race entry
and a T-shirt. Proceeds to support employment
programs for adults with disabilities.
To purchase tickets, visit betterunite.com/
bci-derbyevents2022.
• • •
Derby in the Park is from 4-7 p.m. on
Saturday, May 7 at Smartt Field, 6390 Grafton
Ferry Road in Portage Des Sioux. Tickets
are $50 and include themed food, beer, wine,
mint juleps, live music, Kentucky Derby live
stream, silent auction, best-dressed contest,
and more. Proceeds to benefit BCI’s first
time employment opportunities for adults
with disabilities. To purchase tickets, visit
betterunite.com/bci-derbyevents2022.
FAMILY & KIDS
Family Story Time is at 9:30 and 10:30
a.m. on Mondays and 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
on Thursdays weekly at the Spencer Road
Branch Library, 427 Spencer Road in St.
Easter egg hunts abound throughout
the county. For additional events
check midriversnewsmagazine.com.
Peters. Stories, songs, and activities intended
for ages 0-6 that enhance early literacy skills.
For children 6 and under. Register each child
attending. Story Times on different times/
days are all the same stories. Only register for
one of the four sessions. Masks are required
for ages 5 and up. Free event. To register,
visit attend.mylibrary.org/events.
• • •
Teens Volunteering to Make History is
from 1-4 p.m. on the third Sunday of each
month and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the third
Saturday of each month at various parks
in St. Charles County. Join rangers for a
two-day history interpretation class with
hands-on activities. Cost is $20 for new participants
and waived for existing volunteers.
Teens will need a permission slip and letter
of recommendation from someone outside
their household. For ages 13-18. To register,
visit sccmo.org/232/Parks-Recreation.
• • •
Easter Bunny Photos are through
Saturday, April 16 at the Mid Rivers
Mall, 1600 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St.
Peters. The Easter Bunny will be available
for photos during the following times,
Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m.-3:30
p.m., and 4-7 p.m and Sunday: noon-2:30
p.m., and 3-6 p.m. Online reservations are
encouraged at whereisbunny.com, search
Mid Rivers Mall.
• • •
SunRise’s Egg-Cellent Easter Adventure
is from 1:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, April
9 at SunRise United Methodist Church,
7116 Twin Chimney’s Blvd. in O’Fallon.
Egg hunt, pony rides, petting zoo, and more.
Free. Register at sunrisefamily.org/family.
• • •
Easter Bunny Brunch is from 10 a.m.-3
p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at Innsbrook
Resort, 596 Aspen Way Drive in Innsbrook.
Featuring a chef-made brunch buffet, live
music, and lakeside seating. Children, ages
12 and under can participate in an Easter
egg hunt and coloring contest. The Easter
bunny will also make an appearance for
photos. For details, visit innsbrook-resort.
com/dining/events or call (636) 928-3366.
• • •
Historic Free Play is from 9-11 a.m. on
Monday, April 18 at the Historic Daniel
Boone Home, 868 Hwy. F in Defiance.
Ranger Angel Ray will have wash tubs and
buckets, Lincoln Logs, and other historic
games available. After playing, participants
and their families can stay and explore the
historic village grounds. For preschoolers
to age 6. Free. Pre-registration is required
at stccparks.org.
• • •
Build My Future - Construction
Career Day & Industry Showcase is from
9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 at the
St. Charles Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway
in St. Charles. Students get the opportunity
to spend a day in the Construction
Industry through an interactive showcase.
For details, visit buildmyfuturestl.com.
• • •
Earth Day Appreciation is from 10
a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at
Quail Ridge Park, 560 Interstate Drive in
Wentzville. Learn about Missouri native
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Pickleman’s Gourmet Café deliciously marks 10th anniversary in O’Fallon
By SUZANNE CORBETT
The celebration is about to begin at
Pickleman’s Gourmet Café in O’Fallon.
April 23 marks the casual restaurant’s
10th anniversary – and the realization of
one man’s dream.
Owner Kevin Moss said he is thrilled
and thankful to his team and customers,
who he credits with delivering his success
– one delicious sandwich, or salad,
soup or pizza, at a time.
“I started working for Pickleman’s as
a delivery driver while at college and
worked my way up,” Moss said. “After
graduation, I decided I wanted to open
my own Pickleman’s, and 10 years
later the O’Fallon shop has become my
second home, and my staff has become
my second family. My general manager,
Brandon Meurer, and my assistant general
manager, Clay McCarthy, have been
with me since Day 1. Together, we’ve
grown and learned a lot. We’re excited to
learn what the future has in store for us.”
Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe
One doesn’t need a crystal ball to see
the future is bright thanks to Moss’ commitment,
his passion for Pickleman’s and
a menu of family favorites.
“We really do have something that
will make everyone in the family happy.
That’s why so many families come in
because we’re their kid’s favorite place,”
Moss said. “We take our time to do things
the right way. And it shows in the quality
and taste of our products.
“For example, our tuna salad is prepared
fresh every day. A lot of places out
there have things pre-made and shipped
in. We don’t. We make it fresh every day.
We invest in the best meats, cheeses, vegetables
and bread baked daily by Companion
Bakery, which is amazing! Our
customers love it.”
Soft white or wheat, French-style bread
is split and toasted before being filled
with one of 18 different sandwich combinations.
Want to know what’s popular?
Look for the company’s trademark pickle
logo next to a menu item. Spicy? Look for
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pepper next to its listing is
Pickleman’s standout Italian
Beef, seasoned with giardiniera
peppers and The Italian
Club, which layers Genoa
salami, capicola, pepperoni,
ham, provolone, mayo, lettuce,
tomato, onion and peppers
with a splash of vinegar
and oil and a dash of Italian
seasoning.
Are you hungry yet? Do
you like your chicken spicy?
Try the Buffalo Chicken, or
the Chipotle Chicken. On the milder side
are classics such as the humble Ham Sandwich
– perfectly smoked and served with
or without cheese – the Turkey Bacon Club
and the Meatball Marinara. For a real treat,
consider Moss’ special recipe Chicken
Salad. Studded with walnuts, cranberries
and celery, it’s tossed with a mayo-dijon
blend and topped with provolone and lettuce.
The sandwich was created by Moss
and his team but has since been blessed by
Pickleman’s Corporate headquarters and
placed on its menus nationwide.
Every sandwich can be ordered as a Pick
2 by adding one of Pickleman’s custom
Pickleman’s Chicken Salad, a signature recipe of Kevin
Moss and his team in O’Fallon.
(Source: Provided)
tossed salads or savory homemade soups.
According to Moss, the Grilled Cheese
with an order of Tomato Basil Soup is a
combo that’s hard to beat.
Also hard to resist are Pickleman’s
pizzas. Choose between a 12-inch thin and
crispy crust, or a 10-inch cauliflower crust.
Either makes a great pizza topped anyway
you like. Moss recommends trying the
customer top-rated Asiago Chicken Pizza.
While the details of Pickleman’s
O’Fallon anniversary are still being
planned, Moss encourages all to stop in,
join the celebration and experience the
Pickleman’s difference!
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plants, the importance of prescribed burns
and the life cycle of trees. Park Rangers will
lead a trash pickup hike and a discussion on
recycling. Meet at Shelter #1. Participants
will get s’mores, hot cocoa and something
for their garden. Free. Registration is suggested.
For details visit stccparks.org.
CONCERTS/FESTIVALS
Augusta Plein Air Art Festival is
Thursday, April 21 through Saturday, April
30 throughout Defiance, New Melle and
Augusta. Come observe art “paint-out”
events in a variety of locations from local
wineries to historic sites and surrounding
towns. Over 100 artists will participate.
Finished art will be on display and available
for sale at the Augusta Harmonie-
Verein hall and at each event location. For
details visit augustapleinair.com.
• • •
Midwest Maifest is from 2-6 p.m.
on Sunday, May 15 at the New Town
Amphitheater in St. Charles. Celebrate
the arrival of Spring and the rich German
heritage of St. Charles County. Food and
local craft vendors, live German entertainment
and more. The purchase of a
wristband (ages 21-plus) includes a souvenir
sample cup and product samples at
the festival. Food truck purchases are not
included. Events and activities provided
for all ages to participate. For details,
visit midwestmaifest.org.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Historic Heald Home and Zumwalt’s
Fort Tours are open from noon-3 p.m. on
the second and fourth Sundays of every
month beginning Sunday, May 22 at Fort
Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Drive W. in
O’Fallon. Admission is $5 per person to see
both attractions; children 10 and under are
free. For details, call (636) 379-5502 or visit
ofallon.mo.us/fort-zumwalt-park.
• • •
Seasonal Nature Walks are from
10-11 a.m. on the first Friday of the
month at Veterans Tribute Park, 1031
Kisker Road in Weldon Spring. This
interpretive program is led by park
horticulture specialists. The hour-long
guided walk focuses on different aspects
of nature each month. Free. Open to all
ages. Registration is encouraged. For
inclement weather, call the Rainout Line
at (636) 707-0011. The next walk is May
6. For details, visit stccparks.org.
• • •
National Gardening Day Event is
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April
9 at the First Missouri State Capitol
State Historic Site, 200 S. Main in Saint
Charles. This free event features guest
speakers, hands on activities, garden
industry vendors, and more. For details,
visit mostateparks.com/event/93231/
national-gardening-day-event.
• • •
iNaturalist Hike is from noon-2 p.m.
on Saturday, April 9 at Towne Park, 100
Towne Park Drive in Foristell. Join a
Ranger and learn how to easily identify
plants and animals. The app iNaturalist
will be used to log identifications so
come with the app pre-downloaded on
a smartphone. Bring a water bottle, bug
spray and a smartphone with a working
camera. Meet at the Towne Park shelter
to get started. Free event. Ages 6+. For
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details, visit stccparks.org.
• • •
Pioneer Women: Blackpowder to
Sampler is from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday,
April 9 at The Historic Daniel Boone
Home, 868 Hwy. F in Defiance. Experience
the life of frontier women with
Ranger Angel Ray. Participants ages 16+
will hone sewing skills and learn about the
black powder rifle before dry firing the pioneer
tool. Cost is $5 and includes supplies
and snacks. Dress for the weather. Preregistration
is required. For details visit
stccparks.org and search pioneer women.
• • •
Ranger-Guided Bird Walks - Migration
is from 8-9:30 a.m. on Friday, April
15 at Quail Ridge Park, 560 Interstate
Drive in Wentzville. Join a ranger on
a 1-mile walk during spring migration
season. All ages welcome. Wear weatherappropriate
clothing, sturdy shoes, and
bring a water bottle. Bring a set of binoculars
and a field guide; a limited supply
will be available. Free. Pre-registration
required at sccmo.org.
• • •
Picture Perfect Plates Workshop is
from 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20
at Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center
in Saint Charles. Learn how to create photo
transfers on plates, coasters, and more. $35
per person. Registration includes one vintage
plate and two ceramic coasters. Register
by Friday, April 15 at foundryartcentre.
regfox.com/foundryprograms.
• • •
The St. Charles County Pachyderm
Club will host Tricia Byrnes, candidate
for State Representative in District 63, at
noon on Friday, April 22 at Mattingly’s,
6245 Ronald Reagan Drive in Lake
Saint Louis. For more information visit
sccpachyderms.org.
• • •
Golden Hour Hike is from 6:15-7:30
p.m. on Sunday, April 24 at Veterans Tribute
Park, 1031 Kisker Road in Weldon
Spring. Join a ranger and hike up to 2 miles
on paved and natural surface trails, learning
about nature along the way. Dress for
the weather. Pre-registration is required.
Visit sccmo.org to register.
• • •
Pet Portrait Embroidery Workshop
is from 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 27 at the Foundry Art Centre, 520
N. Main Center in Saint Charles. Make
a unique keepsake learning new stitches
and shading with thread. $35 per person.
Register at foundryartcentre.regfox.com/
foundryprograms.
• • •
Fruits of the Forest Guided Hike is
from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at
Indian Camp Creek Park, 2679 Dietrich
Road in Foristell. Join a park ranger on
a guided two-mile moderate hike to find
wild fruit. All ages. Bring a water bottle,
wear comfortable hiking shoes and meet
at the program directional sign in the park.
Pre-registration is required at stccparks.org
or call (636) 949-7535.
• • •
St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association
30th Annual Prayer Breakfast is at
8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18 at the St.
Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention
Center Plaza in St. Charles. For more
information, call (314) 909-3001.
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PLUMBING
• ANYTHING IN PLUMBING •
Good Prices! Basement
bathrooms, small repairs & code
violations repaired. Fast Service.
Certified, licensed plumber - MBC
Plumbing - Call or text anytime:
314-409-5051
POWERWASHING
POWERWASHING
APRIL SPECIAL
1 Story House Starting at $239
(Up to 2000 sq. ft.)
2 Story House Starting at $279
(Up to 2000 sq. ft.)
All Smiles Pressure Washing, LLC
636-279-0056
PUBLIC NOTICE
Steward Self Storage
101 N. Service Rd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Notice is hereby given that the
contents of the following units
will be sold in compliance with
Missouri state law via online
auction at:
www.storageauctions.com
for non-payment
of past rent. All items in the units
below will be released for sale.
Auction date is on or after
Thursday, April 14th, 2022
at 10:30 a.m.
B13 & C52 Darrow
H11 Garner
H51 Gabel
WEDDING SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Men 60+ Senior Softball League
Slow pitch softball league for men
60 years and older
to play in St. Charles County
is accepting individual
applications for the 2022 season.
Double-headers on
Wednesdays at 4:30pm
at Schneider-Kiwanis Park.
Final day for applications
is Saturday, April 30.
If interested email:
herbieo.jr@gmail.com
or call or text:
Herb Olmsted 314-960-2872
WATERPROOFING
TOP NOTCH
WATERPROOFING &
FOUNDATION REPAIR LLC
Cracks, sub-pump systems, structural
& concrete repairs. Exterior
drainage correction. Serving
Missouri for 15 years.
Finally, a contractor who is honest
& leaves the job site clean.
Lifetime Warranties.
Free Estimate 636-281-6982
~ ANYTIME ANYWHERE ~ CEREMONIES ~
Marriage Ceremonies • Vow Renewals • Baptisms
Pastoral & Graveside Visits
Full Service Ministry • (314) 703-7456

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Call Today to Beat The Rush!
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-Jason Goble
Owner