ATTENTION! We Now Have A Blog That Will Post Daily!
Bookmark Our Blog Today! www.hometownonline.blogspot.com
Exciting news at Hometown Online! We now have a blog that will be our source for up-to-date daily posts. We encourage all of our visitors to bookmark the blog as this will be replacing the “This Just In” section of our website. The blog will post all of the updates we receive in between print issues of Newstime, and will have an auto-archived section so that older posts will be easier to find. Posts will also be tagged with keywords so that similar posts will be archived together. Our new blog will make it much easier for us to keep our posts archived and in order. Please visit the blog for the latest posts!
And as always, our website will continue to post the weekly edition of Newstime, as well as many other exclusive items. We will be revamping the website over the next week or so to make navigating it as simple as possible for our readers. Thank you all for your continued support.
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010
Hmmmm! Sleeveface... The Newest Internet Fad!
I found a new website that is quite entertaining! Sleeveface is the new creepy internet fad of posing with album covers. It is described as one or more persons obscuring or augmenting any part of their body or bodies with record sleeves causing an illusion. They have a listing by artist on the site and many of the pictures are quite clever. You have to check it out! Visit the site at www.sleeveface.com
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010
This Week’s Newstime Is Now Posted!
This week’s Newstime is now available for download on our homepage! Be sure to check it out for the latest in your local news. As always, we thank you for your continued support and look forward to bringing you the latest in hometown news!
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010
Reminder! Deadline For Candidate Profiles Is Nearing!
The deadline for candidates to submit their candidate profiles to Newstime is Monday! Don’t forget to turn yours in if you want to be included in our upcoming candidate profiles that will be published in March in Newstime. Candidates in the cities of Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis are encouraged to submit the profile sheets that were mailed to them so that Newstime can give the public informative information regarding each candidate for the upcoming April 6 election.
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010
New This Week On The Website
This week we had several new posts on our website. Here is the week in review
REAL ESTATE TIPS - Newlyweds
RUPP REPORT - Senator Rupp’s Weekly Legislative Report
CAPITOL REPORT - State Representative Chuck Gatschenberger’s Legislative Update
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND ST. CHARLES - Weekly flyer posted in our LINKS section of county happenings
BUSINESS E-NEWS - Monthly update of business happenings within St. Charles County on our LINKS page
ARCHIVES - Archives of all of Newstime’s 2009/2010 Issues
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS - Updated By St. Joseph Hospital West (In Our LINKS Section)
OBITUARIES - Updated By Pitman Funeral Home (In Our LINKS Section)
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010
RESCHEDULED! Senator Rupp To Host March Town Hall Meeting
Missouri Senator Scott T. Rupp will host a St. Charles County Town Hall Meeting on March 6 to hear questions from citizens of the 2nd Senate District. The meeting will be held at O’Fallon City Hall, Multi-Purpose Room, 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. DUE TO A DEATH IN MR. RUPP’S FAMILY, THIS MEETING IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 20 AT 1 PM.
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010
Don’t Forget To Download Your Copy!
5th Annual LifeScape™ Magazine Available For Download
On Our Homepage - 80 Page Overview Of St. Charles County
On our homepage is the hot off the press 5th Annual LifeScape™ Magazine for you to download. This premier magazine showcases what St. Charles County has to offer businesses, residents, and visitors and has 80 colorful pages that overview the local business community, housing, parks and recreation, shopping, dining, lodging, education, healthcare, public utilities, local attractions and more! This magazine is published buy the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County and Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles in cooperation with Gateway Creative. Hop over to our homepage and download this awesome magazine while you can!
Posted Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wentzville Holt High To Present “The Miser”
Wentzville Holt High School will present The Miser at 7 p.m. on March 4, 5 and 6. This classic Moliere comedy features the talents and stagecraft of 35 Holt students. Harpagon (Dan Hayward), an elderly miser, has made an arrangement with the local matchmaker Frosine (Jessica Ellis) to marry the lovely, young Mariane (Wendi Milhous) in order to get a handsome dowry. However, unknown to him is the promise of marriage Mariane has made to Harpagon’s son Cleante (Andrew Sperry). In addition, his household also holds the secret of this daughter Elise (Carlysle Garland). She is planning to marry Valere (Austin Gerit) who is posing as a servant in Harpagon’s house until he can prove his noble heritage. All of Harpagon’s greediness and confusion make for a madcap series of trials that result in slapstick fights, wild chases and outrageous cases of mistaken identity.
Other actors featured in the production as confused servants, a local banking official, a wealthy merchant and the city law officer are Keifer Beem, Luke Beussink, Peter Billing, Jimmy Cambron, Alex Hitt, Kegan Lusk, Chelsea Mowery, and Alec Noakes. The production stage manager for the show is Samantha Simms.
Posted Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Youth Activity Park Annual Easter Egg Hunt Announced
The Easter Bunny will make a special visit to St. Charles County’s Youth Activity Park on Saturday, April 3. With thousands of candy-filled eggs hidden throughout the 25-acre facility, participants are sure to enjoy a hopping good time at the 5th Annual YAP Easter Egg Hunt.
For just $5 per child, the YAP Easter Egg Hunt offers a host of fun activities. To make the search safer and easier for all participants, separate egg hunts are planned for toddlers 3 and under (10:15 a.m.), kids ages 4-6 (11 a.m.), and those 7-12 (11:45 a.m.). At the conclusion of the egg hunts, the fun-filled day will also present egg-themed games for kids and their families. As a take-home gift, the Easter Bunny will be available for photos with participants throughout the event.
Each hunt is limited to the first 100 participants, so advanced registration is required. At least one adult guardian must accompany park guests under the age of 12 at the event. However, only one person may assist toddlers (under 3) in their search, and those in the 4-6 and 7-12 age categories must hunt without assistance. Participants must bring their own baskets to collect eggs during the hunt. To register, please visit www.stccparks.org or call 636-949-7535 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.
Designed to offer recreational opportunities focused at St. Charles County youth, the Youth Activity Park is located at 7801 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie, less than one mile west of Bryan Road. Among the YAP’s many amenities are the 33,000 square foot skate park, indoor and outdoor rock climbing walls, sand volleyball and basketball courts, an indoor recreation center with a video game and table tennis nook, a one-mile paved walking trail, and open play fields. For information on the unique facility, please call 636-561-4964.
Posted Monday, February 22, 2010
Road Board Recommends $3 Million For Shoulder Work
The St. Charles County Road Board approved a recommendation by County Executive Steve Ehlmann to allocate up to $3 million from its reserve fund to encourage the Missouri Department of Transportation to begin work on safety improvements on state roads in the southwest part of the county. “We need to get this done now,” Ehlmann said. “Those roads are dangerous without shoulders and too many people have died out there.”
Ehlmann stressed that these are state highways, and MoDOT is solely responsible for improving and maintaining them. But, in the interest of public safety, he is recommending that the county provide a up to 10% match for whatever MoDOT will spend. MoDOT has estimated it will cost approximately $30 million to provide shoulders and other safety improvements on approximately 100 miles of lettered and numbered routes in St. Charles County.
The Road Board, which dispenses funds from the county’s 1/2-cent transportation sales tax, requires a 10 percent match from municipalities for work done within city limits, so Ehlmann said it would appropriate for the county to put up to 10 percent of the cost incurred for the shoulders on the state roads. The Road Board approved Ehlmann’s recommendation at a February 17 meeting. The County Council asked to approve an amendment to the already approved Transportation Improvement Plan. A first reading on the amendment will be heard at tonight’s meeting. If approved, Ehlmann will then send a letter to MoDOT about the cost-sharing plan. It will then be up to the state to begin the project.
The lastest fatality on Highway DD occurred February 14 about a half mile north of Highway 94. There have been at least six fatalities along Highway DD in the last five years. “MoDOT needs to act now,” Ehlmann said.
Posted Monday, February 22, 2010
It’s Girls Scout Cookie Delivery Time!
The cookies are here! Girl Scout Cookies ordered from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri members will be delivered within the next few weeks. For those who did not place an order or would like to purchase more cookies, Girl Scout troops will sell additional cookies at more than 1,400 cookie booths throughout the council’s jurisdiction. Cookie booths can be found at area businesses through March 14. To find a cookie booth location, contact your local Girl Scout or visit the Cookie Locator at www.girlscoutsem.org - enter your zip code to locate a cookie booth near you.
New Thank U Berry Munch cookies - with real cranberries, white fudge chips and crispy rice - join seven returning flavors: Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs, Trefouls, Lemon Chalet Cremes, and Dulce de Leche. Cookies are $3.50 per package. All of the proceeds remain in eastern Missouri to support Girl scouting in our local communities, with girls making decisions about how their troop proceeds will be spent.
Posted Thursday, February 18, 2010
Healthy Yards For Clear Streams
The University of Missouri Extension is offering a workshop that will help residents and business owners become more aware of environmentally friendly lawn and landscape practices. Healthy Yards For Clear Streams, a two session class, on Thursdays, March 11 and 18th, will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. at the St. Charles County University Of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters, MO. Cost is $35. For more information or to register for the class contact the University of Missouri Extension St. Charles office at 636-970-3000.
Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Breakthroughs In Cancer Prevention, Research And Patient Care
Presentation Planned At Siteman Cancer Center
On Tuesday, March 9, a presentation will be held at Siteman Cancer Center called “Breakthroughs In Cancer Prevention, Research And Patient Care - The Implications For Public Health And Economic Development In The Region.” Guest speaker for the event will be Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, Director at Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The presentation will be held from 7:30AM - 9 AM at the Old Hickory Golf Club, 1 Dye Club Drive in St. Peters, MO 63304. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM.
The Siteman Cancer Center is recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in cancer prevention, research and patient care. Join Timothy as he shares the latest breakthroughs in cancer research. He will discuss the impact of that research on the quality of cancer care provided in our region, the implications for our local and regional economy, and the overall health and well-being of our community. Siteman’s facility at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is a critical partner in their commitment to find a cure for this disease. You won’t want to miss this exciting presentation by one of our region’s leading medical institutions with a commitment to St. Charles County.
To RSVP for this event please call 636-928-WELL by March 3. This event is free!
Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Eight Wentzville Students Chosen As Delegates For American Legion
Auxiliary Missouri Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary has chosen 8 delegates and 4 alternatives to attend the Missouri Girls State, which will be held at the University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg June 20-26. The delegates are Ashely Vaughan, Angela Deters, Christina Baker, Robyn DeCourcey, Katie Larkin, Yasmine Evans, Julia Zagaja, and Kim Luedecke. The alternatives are Andi Bixby, Alex Bixby, Natalie Ardilia and Jazmin Valex-Morillo have been selected in the event a delegate would be unable to attend the scheduled Missouri Girls State.
Missouri Girls State program provides young women who have just finished their Junior year in high school the opportunity to come together to study city, county and state government. It enforces the understanding that every person is an integral part of the political process and has a responsibility to make tomorrow a better time, the world a better place regardless of religious or political beliefs. It provides an opportunity to form a local government structure to deal with problems and situations as they arise and to see the political process work effectively.
Sponsors for this intensive week of government study and Americanism training has been provided by American Legion Auxiliary, Wentzville Community Club, Wentzville Rotary and Timberland High School Booster Club. Sponsorship per delegate is $225. If you or your local organization would like to be a sponsor or make a donation, please contact Girls State Auxiliary Chair, Rose Lambi at 636-332-8808 or email rlambi@centurytel.net.
Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Stange Law Firm Moves To Larger Office In St. Charles
Stange Law Firm has moved its St. Charles office to the Three Flags Business Center at Interstate 70 and South Fifth Street. Increase demand for client services has prompted the move to a larger, more convenient location. The address for Stange Law Firm’s new office is 1360 South Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301. Their phone number for the St. Charles office is 636-940-5900.
Stange Law Firm handles family law matters including divorce, custody, paternity, child support, orders of protection and contempt issues. The firm also has an office in Brentwood. The husband and wife team of Kirk and Paola Stange are founding partners of Stange Law Firm. Kirk Stange received his law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Paola Stange obtained her law degree at Emory University in Atlanta. More information can be found at www.stangelawfirm.com.
Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Wentzville Teens Will Fight Hunger “On An Empty Stomach”
For Children Worldwide
Local teens and youth groups will participate in World Vision’s “30 Hour Famine”, getting a real taste of hunger to help feed and care for children living in extreme poverty around the world. They join approximately half a million teens nationwide aiming to raise more than $12 million to fight world hunger. Pledges from the Wentzville teens will benefit Haiti’s earthquake relief efforts.
Now in it’s 119th year, World Vision’s “30 Hour Famine” raises awareness and money to fight hunger both overseas and in the United States. During the 30 hours, teens will do the Familne “on an empty stomach” - the theme for this year - by going without food (consuming only juice and water) to experience what the poorest children and families face every day. They will also perform hands-on community service projects during the weekend in order to make a difference in their own community.
This event will take place on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 at Wentzville Christian Church, located at 1507 HIghway Z in Wentzville. The famine begins Friday at noon and ends on Saturday at 6 p.m. Service projects include “Poverty Simulation” on Friday evening, working at a St. Louis shelter on Saturday, and closing service at 5 p.m. at Wentzville Christian Church, breaking the fast at 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Joe Smith, Student Minister at Wentzville Christian Church, 636-327-6622. Additional information about the “30 Hour Famine” can be found at www.30hourfamine.org.
Posted Monday, February 15, 2010
High School Students And Local Business Leaders Join Together
For “Business Ethics Day”
Almost one hundred high school students from Wentzville tackled a variety of moral dilemmas with the help of local business leaders and elected officials on Friday, February 12. The sophomores from both Holt and Timberland High Schools were asked to consider a number of questions in the “Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace Workshop.” Read the story here!
Posted Monday, February 15, 2010
Wentzville Mayor Asks For Judge Carter’s Resignation
On February 11, Mayor Paul Lambi asked for the resignation of Wentzville Municipal Judge Michael Carter in a phone conversation Lambi had with Carter. The request came as the result of Judge Carter’s refusal to disqualify himself from hearing cases in municipal court that involved alcohol and speeding violations, even though Carter is currently facing similar charges by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
On December 6, 2009, a Missouri state trooper issued Carter a ticket for exceeding the speed limit by more than 16 miles per hour on Interstate 70, and a second ticket for operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition. Although Carter received the citations on December 6, 2009, he wasn’t formally charged by the state until January 28, 2010, after which Wentzville officials became aware of the charges.
From December 7, 2009 through January 29, Judge Carter presided in Wentzville’s municipal court over a number of speeding and DWI violations, without ever making city or court officials aware he was currently facing similar charges. Once city and court officials were made aware of the charges against Judge Carter, the city prosecutor requested Judge Carter to disqualify himself from hearing DWI and speeding violations on the February 9 Municipal Court docket. Judge Carter, however, refused to disqualify himself from these cases.
Mayor Lambi said he felt Judge Carter had violated the Missouri Code of Judicial Conduct and that it was in the best interest of the city for Judge Carter to resign. “I’m addressing this as a public confidence issue,” said Lambi, “based on Missouri’s Code of Judicial Conduct.” According to the Code as listed on the website for Missouri’s Judicial Branch, “The test for appearance of impropriety is whether the conduct would create in reasonable minds a perception that the judge’s ability to carry out judicial responsibilities with integrity, impartiality and competence is impaired.”
Lambi says Judge Carter’s refusal to dismiss himself from hearing speeding and DWI cases while he was facing similar charges with the state would definitely cause reasonable individuals to question Carter’s ability to continue as Municipal Judge. “I’m concerned about the integrity of our Municipal Court in the minds of our residents,” said Lambi. “I’m making this request as a citizen who happens to also be mayor. My opinion is that Judge Carter’s continuance on the bench as judge is not in the city’s best interest.”
At the end of the phone conversation, Carter gave Lambi no indication that he intended to step down.
Posted Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wentzville Candidates’ Night Planned For March 30
The Wentzville Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, March 30th. All Mayoral and Aldermanic candidates listed on the April 6th ballot have been invited to attend. The Wentzville Chamber of Commerce would also like to invite Wentzville residents and business owners to attend. Issue-related questions will be taken from the audience and asked by a moderator. All candidates will have an opportunity for opening and closing remarks.
The Wentzville Chamber of Commerce hosts this event each year to increase your voter knowledge. The Candidates’ Night will be held at the Wentzville Community Club building, 500 West Main Street. The event will begin at 6 p.m. No campaign materials will be allowed inside the event. For more information contact the Chamber office at 636-327-6914.
Posted Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Explore Park Trails At Night On Moonlight Rides
Join the park staff and experienced guides for Moonlight Bike Rides through the wood and prairies of several St. Charles County parks this year. Open to cyclists of all ages and skill levels, this is a unique opportunity to experience the extensive St. Charles County Parks’ trail system after the sun goes down. To participate in these free opportunities, please register by visiting www.stccparks.org or by calling the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.
Participants must provide their own equipment and wear bike-safety helmuts. Lights are required on all bikes. For added comfort, guests may also want to bring water, bug spray, and clothes appropriate for the weather. The February Moonlight Bike Rides scheduled are:
Broemmelsiek Park - February 28 (6 p.m.): Broemmelsiek Park’s trails meander over gentle inclines and rolling hills through wooded areas and open plains. Located approximately five miles southwest of the Highway 40 and WingHaven Boulevard interchange on Schwede Road, the park features more than seven miles of natural-surface trail. St. Charles County Parks programs and trails are offered on a weather-permitting basis. In case of inclement weather or wet conditions, guests should call 636-949-7475 to check operational status.
Posted Monday, February 8, 2010
Winter Edition Of “Life & Times” Available For Download On
Our LINKS Page - Brought To You By University Of Missouri Extension
The Winter edition of “Life & Times” is now available! This quarterly newsletter has many useful articles. This edition has stories about helping your children succeed in school, giving gifts that last, eating well on a budget, and much more! Be sure to visit our LINKS page for many exclusive items!
Posted Monday, February 8, 2010
Timberland Soccer Teammates Will Play For Culver-Stockton
Timberland seniors Alyssa Houska and Ashley Porter have committed to play soccer for Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. Read the story here!
Posted Monday, February 8, 2010
Scholarship For Timberland Graduating Senior Pursuing Journalism As A Career - Fundraiser To Be Held May 15
The 3rd annual Samantha Sheddrick Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 15 at Brunswick Zone in St. Peters. This is the 3rd year for this scholarship to be used towards the assistance of one student of Timberland High School pursuing a career in Journalism. Samantha was Co-Editor of her yearbook staff her senior year of 2007, and was inspired by fellow students, friends, family and her teacher, Ms. Cathy McCandless. She was humbled by various awards for her efforts and wanted every student to have the same opportunity she was given. Even the shy, bashful student she was, allowed her to exert herself in a way that no others had ever seen.
Samantha passed away less than one month after graduation due to a sudden illness and has been missed by many. She really did make a difference in some lives. She would again be humbled with the chance to continue to make a difference in another fellow student. Sam lives on!
This event is open to the public. Bowling fees are $10 per person and include 2 hours of bowling, shoes, and one soda. Each lane will have 5-6 bowlers and can be amongst friends, family or want-to-bes. Drawings and raffles will be held throughout the afternoon event. There is a registration form availalable and can be obtained from either Sam Johnson at 636-332-8092, mickey3588@charter.net or Ron Sheddrick at 314-368-7200, stlkinkade1@aol.com. Donations are accepted with check’s made out to Kevin Johnson or Ron Sheddrick.
Posted Monday, February 8, 2010
Holt Seniors Receive Academy Appointments
Holt High School seniors Daniel Zagaja and Nathan Wadsworth have received and accepted appointments to the United States Military Academy (USMA) and the United States Merchant Marine Academy, respectively. The USMA is located in West Point, NY and was named Forbes Magazine’s “America’s Best College” in 2009. The United States Merchant Marine Academy, located in Kings Point, NY, was named one of the nation’s Top 100 best-value colleges for 2010 by The Princeton Review. Read the story here!
Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wentzville Students Collect Donations For Children Of Haiti
Students at Wenzville South Middle School, Heritage Intermediate and Duello Elementary answered the call from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to assemble “Kits 4 Kids” in an effort to help young earthquake vicitims in Haiti. Read the story here!
Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010
O’Fallon VFW Names Janet Studstill Teacher Of The Year
The O’Fallon VFW Post 5077 has named Crossroads Elementary Teacher Janet Studstill their Teacher of the Year. The VFW recognized Janet during their 30th annual Community Appreciation Awards Dinner which was held January 16. Read the story here!
Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Election Candidates For Wentzville’s April 6th Election
There will be 3 aldermen seats and the office of Mayor open in the upcoming April 6th election in Wentzville. The following are the candidates that will be running for those positions.
Mayor - William J. Schuette, Nickolas Nick Guccione, Paul Lambi
Alderman Ward I - Lean R. Tow
Alderman Ward II - Michael Hays, Vann Simple, Donna J. Sherwood
Alderman Ward III - Billy Babb, Richard Stokes, John Luby
We will be running profiles on these candidates in the future so residents can make an informative decision on which candidates to vote for. Look for them in March.
Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wentzville School District Board Of Education Candidates
There will be 2 seats open on the Wentzville School District Board of Education in the upcoming April 6th election. The following are the candidates...
Patricia Hacker
Joe McDonald
Paul Werner
Peg Scholl
Dale Schaper
Michelle Caracci
Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The Daniel Boone Home Celebrates 200 Years Of Completion
2010 marks the 200th anniversary since the completion of the Daniel Boone Home. Visit the Daniel Boone Home this year as it celebrates this significant milestone. Throughout the year guests that take the tour of the home will be awarded with a free souvenir. The focus this year is to increase awareness of the importance the Boone’s had on the area as well as spread the knowledge of the pioneers time period.
Daniel Boone moved to Missouri in 1799 after he was offered 850 acres by the Spanish authorities. He brought with him his wife, Rebecca Boone, and several of his children and grandchildren. Construction began on the home in 1803 and was completed in 1810. The seven years of construction led to a four story Georgian style home with 2.5 feet thick walls and 8 fireplaces. The home was built as a way to provide protection in case of an attack by local Indians.
Though the home is named after Daniel Boone, it was actually the home of Boone’s youngest son, Nathan. Daniel Boone spent little time on his own property choosing instead to stay in his son’s home. During this time in Missouri, Boone kept busy doing his appointed duties as Commandment of the region and Syndic. Boone passed away in the home on September 26, 1820 at age 85.
The Historic Danile Boone Home offers guided tours daily. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the last tour going out at 4 p.m. A guided tour consists of guests viewing three out of the four levels of the Boone Home and a 15 minute video show prior to each tour. For additional information on this celebration, contact Amanda Carrow at ACarrow@lindenwood.edu or visit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.
Posted Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wentzville School District 2010-11 Kindergarten Registration
Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s kindergarten registration/screening process. This event is for all children who will turn five years of age before August 1, 2010. If your child has not been screened by Parents as Teachers this year, appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Wentzville School District Parents as Teachers office at 636-327-3863. Screening appointments are filled on a first come, first served basis. While every effort will be made to accomodate you at your child’s school, it is a possibility that you may have to have a screening at another elementary school in the district.
Registration/Screening dates are as follows:
Boone Trail - Tuesday, February 23
Crossroads - Tuesday, March 16
Duello - Tuesday, March 2
Green Tree - Thursday, February 25
Heritage - Thursday, March 11
Peine Ridge - Tuesday, March 9
Prairie View - Thursday, March 4
The day of the screening/registration parents should bring:
The child to be screened
The child’s most current immunization records
Two proofs of residency including your paid real estate tax receipt or current valid lease and a utility bill
Official copy of child’s birth certificate, if possible
If you do not have a Missouri birth certificate, you may obtain one at a cost of $15 from the St. Charles County Community Health/Environment, Vital Statistics Office, 1650 Boonslick, St. Charles, MO 63301, or by calling 636-949-7400 for more information.
Posted Saturday, January 30, 2010
Timberland High School Soccer Player Signs Letter Of Intent
Timberland Senior and Wolves midfielder Ashley McCaffrey has committed to play soccer at WIlliam Woods University in Fulton, MO. Read the story here!
Posted Thursday, January 28, 2010
Fort Zumwalt North High School Bands Performs At
Walt Disney World Resort
The Fort Zumwalt North High Shool Jazz Band members became stars of their own Disney show on December 19 when they took the stage at Main Street, USA. On December 31, Fort Zumwalt North High School “Panther Pride” Marching Band performed in their own show as well. They traveled from O’Fallon to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in a Disney Performing Arts Program. Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney Performing Arts at both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resorts. Once selected, they are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests. Millions of performer have graced the stages of the Disney Parks over the course of the more than 25 year history of the program.
Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wentzville School District Boundary Committee Working On
Attendance Areas For Two New Elementary Schools
Parents and administrators in the Wentzville School District are working together to help determine the attendance boundaries for the District’s two new elementary schools. Dr. Melody Marcantonio, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, is currently working with a boundary committee compromised of parent representatives from each school in the District. They are working to determine how students and families will best be served by two new elementary buildings, one on Mexico Road and one on Sommers Road, set to open this coming fall for the 2010-11 school year.
The two existing elementary schools will be affected by the new boundaries. The new elementary school on Mexico Road will draw its students from both Heritage Primary and Heritage Intermediate Schools. The new school on Sommers Road will receive its students from Prairie View Elementary. The District administration hopes to present the committee’s recommendations to the School Board at the February 18th regular meeting of the Board of Education.
Prior to this recommendation, there will be two open houses in which building and District administrators will be available to answer questions regarding the proposals. There will be an open house at the Heritage Campus on Monday, February 8th from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., and Prairie View will host an open house on Wednesday, February 10th from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Prior to the open houses, the boundary proposals will be distributed to the Heritage and Prairie View families. As soon as the Board of Education makes its final decision regarding the new boundaries, the District will notify all of the families who will be affected, and post the new boundaries on the school district website at www.wentzville.k12.mo.us.
Posted Monday, January 25, 2010
Julie Emmons Wins Scholarship For Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay
Students from Holt and Timberland High Schools were invited to write essays about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The winner, Julie Emmons from Holt High School, was awarded a $500 scholarship and was recognized during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, January 18. During this celebration, Wentzville area residents came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. Click here to read the winning essay as well as all of the essays that were entered in the contest.
Posted Monday, January 25, 2010
Wentzville Board Of Education Approves Full-Day Kindergarten
GPS Meeting Feeback Hints At Ballot Initiative
During the January 21 meeting of the Wentzville School District Board of Education, the Board voted 6 to 1 to approve full-day kindergarten starting in the 2010-11 school year. The District will have the space to house full-day kindergarten for the next two years in every building, with the exception of Green Tree Elementary. The District has asked the City of Lake Saint Louis for approval to move two modular classrooms to Green Tree Elementary. If the City of Lake Saint Louis agrees to this request, then all of the Green Tree students will be able to remain at Green Tree for full-day kindergarten.
During the Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams also stated that based upon the feedback from the community GPS meeting, it was his intent to go to the Board of Education in the near future with a recommendation for a ballot initiative. Taxpayers at the GPS meeting overwhelmingly indicated a desire to expand middle school facilities, begin construction of the first phase of a new high school, and make full-day kindergarten sustainable for more than two years. Read the full GPS Final Report here!
Posted Friday, January 22, 2010
Election Candidates For Lake Saint Louis Aldermen
There will be 3 aldermen seats open in the upcoming April 6th election in Lake Saint Louis. The following are the candidates that will be running for those positions.
Ward I - Ralph Sidebottom, Eric Oman
Ward II - Charlotte Norton, Karen Vennard
Ward III - John Pellerito, David Butler
We will be running profiles on these candidates in the future so residents of the wards can make an informative decision on which candidates to vote for. Look for them in March.
Posted Friday, January 22, 2010
Roaring 20’s Casino Night Planned By Katie Hessler Foundation
Come one, come all! The Katie Hessler Foundation presents “Roaring 20’s Casino Night” Friday, March 26 at Stegton Regency, located at 1450 Wall Street in St. Charles. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to Midnight. There will be raffles, a costume contest, casino games, silent auction, and lots of prizes! Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Louis Regional Crimestoppers.
18 Year old Katie Hessler was senslessly shot and killed in an attempted robbery in 2001. Through the Katie Hessler Foundation, they have taken Katie’s wish of assisting those in need to make a difference in our community. Over the last 8 years the foundation has donated over $100,000 to various organizations that help teens and aid in the fight against crime. To find out more about this event, click on the links below.
20’s Roaring Casino Night Flyer
Registration Form
Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Robbie Douthit Accepts Scholarship From Lindenwood
Robbie Douthit, a 6’5” right handed pitcher at Holt High School class of 2010, has accepted a scholarship offer from Lindenwood University in St. Charles and signed a letter of intent. Read the story here!
Posted Monday, January 18, 2010
Local Resident Named To Dean’s List At Texas State
Kathryn L. Fox, a resident of Wentzville, has been named to the Fall 2009 Dean’s List at Texas State University - San Marcos. To be named to the Dean’s List at Texas State, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 while carrying a class load of at least 12 semester hours.
Texas State is a doctoral granting university located in the Austin-San Antonio corridor on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. With an enrollment of 30,816, it is the largest campus in the Texas State University System and has been named one of America’s Best Value Colleges by the Princeton Review. Texas State is a diverse campus community with minority students compromising more than 29 percent of total enrollment. It is one of the top 20 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.
Posted Friday, January 15, 2010
Thomas Kinkade/Humble Heart Gallery Relocates
Thomas Kinkade-Humble Heart Gallery has relocated from the WingHaven Shoppes to their new location! Their new gallery is located at 2309 Hwy. K (in front of Ashley Furniture) in O’Fallon MO 63368. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Except Thursday open late 12-7 p.m.), or by appointment. The gallery can be reached by caling 636-379-2002.
Humble Heart Gallery has exclusive art of Thomas Kinkade, the “Painter of Light”™. The gallery offers limited edition canvases and a large selection of gifts and collectible items adorned with the artwork of Thomas Kinkade. Kinkade is America’s most-collected living artist, a painter-communicator whose tranquil, light-infused paintings bring hope and joy to millions each year. A devoted husband and father of four daughters, Kinkade grew up in the small town of Placerville, California where his traditional values were instilled.
Thomas Kinkade Limited Edition Canvas and Framed Limited Edition Prints are published by the Thomas Kinkade Company in Morgan Hill, California. For more information, please visit Humble Heart Gallery’s new website at www.humbleheartgallery.com.
Posted Friday, January 15, 2010
Mrs. Bobbi Love Chosen As “Teacher Of The Year”
Green Tree Elementary teacher Bobbi Love has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2010. Mrs. Love has taught in the district for 21 years and has been at Green Tree for the past 10 years. She is now eligible to compete in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program. Read the story here!
Posted Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wentzville Artist Linda Wilmes To Teach Her Skills To Others
Inspiring The Community Through Art
Every once in a while we feature a local resident that deserves to have the spotlight on them. Wentzville resident and local artist, Linda Wilmes has decided to hold classes at her home studio. Take a look into the life of Linda Wilmes and her love of art as we shine the spotlight on this community gem. Read her story here!
Posted Thursday, January 14, 2010
James Luecke Selected As KMOX/SEMO Student Of Achievement
James Luecke, a junior at Wentzville Holt High School, has been selected as a KMOX/Southeast Missouri State University Student of Achievement. He has recieved a scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University in the fall of 2011. Read the story here!
Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Holt High School Cafeteria Receives Award For Food Safety
The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment announced that Holt High School has won the 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award for its food service. Read the story here!
Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2010
On-The-Job Training Program Announced
Wage Reimbursement Now Available For New Job Creation
An “On-the-Job Training” program that can reimburse eligible companies up to 50 percent of a new worker’s wages for up to six months is now being offered through the Missouri Career Center of St. Charles County to help spur job creation. The OJT program in St. Charles County has limited funds available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Local companies interested in participating must meet certain employment criteria and jobs in retail trade and service industries are ineligible. Funding for OJT comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and annual grants from the U.S. Department of Labor.
“Now is a great time to find experienced and highly skilled employees in the local marketplace while reducing the training investment needed to bring new staff up to full speed,” said Don Holt, executive director of the Missouri Career Center in St. Charles County. “This is the perfect enticement for businesses that have been sitting on the fence about hiring new workers for newly created positions.”
The Missouri Career Center will also work with participating businesses to connect the with qualified candidates from the local workforce. For more information on the OJT program, contact Ray Randolph at 636-278-1360, extension 263.
Posted Saturday, January 9, 2010
St. Charles County Mayors Announce 2010 Charity Ball
Event To Take Place At The Saint Charles Convention Center
The Mayors from across St. Charles County have jointly announced the annual “All Mayors’ Charity Ball” will be held on Saturday, April 10 in the Grand Ballroom at the Saint Charles Convention Center. According to St. Charles Mayor Patti York, this is the 15th year for the Charity event, and the sixth consecutive year as an all-Mayors events. “Over the years, we have raised more than $780,000 to assist our deserving, hard-working local charities,” said Mayor York. “In fact, they need our help now more than ever.”
“There are many individuals and businesses in our communities county-wide that have helped us with this effort, and we are hopeful we will continue to have their support going forward,” she added. “This year we would like to extend a special invitation to those who have not yet had an opportunity to attend this grand affair. I guarantee it will be an enjoyable and memorable evening.”
St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano indicated the Mayor’s Ball has become an important and elegant tradition. “It’s an opportunity for all of us to work together in support of the vital efforts of non-profit organizations across the region,” he said. “Every year, this event brings our residents and businesses and civic leaders together to make it possible for these programs to continue, making St. Charles County a better place for everyone.”
The Mayors encourage any charity that is based in the City of St. Charles and serves St. Charles city and county residents to apply for funding. Applicant packets may be picked up at the office of the Mayor, 200 North Second Street, Room 400, in St. Charles. The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, February 22. For more information about the Ball, or to request a charity application, please contact the Mayor’s office directly at 636-949-3268.
Posted Monday, January 4, 2010
Do You Hear What I Hear? Closed Captioning Arrives On The Net
The explosion of video and audio on the internet has, for the most part, left the deaf community behind in Missouri and elsewhere, but thats beginning to change. Google has announced it will add automatic caption capability to videos on YouTube. Most of the television shows broadcast over-the-air already feature closed captioning, but groups advocating for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community say it’s been a whole different story when it comes to videos on the internet. Most sites that feature videos don’t offer captioning, although there is a bill in Congress that would require them to do so.
Kerry Malak, communications director for the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, says the situation has resulted in a type of “casting system” on the web. “It’s really kind of created this new divide between the hearing and severely hard-of-hearing deaf populations.” Malak says the recent announcement from Google that automatic caption capability is being added to videos on its popular YouTube site is a step in the right direction. According to Google, machine-generated captions will initially be available only in English, and on videos from 13 YouTube partner channels, but it hopes to eventually extend the feature to all videos uploaded to the site.
At Google, audio engineers say background noise and strong accents pose a challenge to creating precise captions from the spoken word, but they expect voice-recognition technology to continue to improve. More than 10 million Americans have some form of hearing loss, and Malak says that number is expected to grow as baby boomers age, which means high demand for quality closed-captioning systems. The bill in Congress to require closed captioning on the net is HR3101, the “21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009.”
Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2009
TEEN CERT Program Graduates Scout Troops & Residents
In Emergency Preparedness - Slide Show Posted!
More than 90 boy scouts, adult leaders and parents from Boone Trails District of the St. Louis Area Council have graduted from the TEEN CERT program in the past few months. The troops have hosted instructors and resources of the St. Charles County TEEN CERT program. Read the story here!
Posted Monday, December 28, 2009
Realtors Install Joe Sahrmann As President
Members of the St. Charles County Association of Realtors gathered at Whitmoor Country Club and installed their 2010 officers and directors. Read the story here!
Posted Friday, December 18, 2009
Wentzville First Graders Participate In “Holidays Around The World”
First graders at Prairie View Elementary and Heritage Primary Schools recently participated in “Holidays Around The World.” They learned about how children in different countries celebrate their respective holidays this time of year. Read the story here!
Posted Friday, December 18, 2009
Wentzville School District Receives “Distinction In Performance” Award
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announces that the Wentzville R-IV School District has once again earned the”Distinction In Performance” designation. The District met 14 out of 14 standards related to academic achievement in the 2008-09 school year, and will receive its fourth consecutive “Distinctive In Performance” award from the state of Missouri. Read the story here!
Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Holt Student Council “Stuff The Bus” For Salvation Army
On Saturday, December 12, the Wentzville Holt High School’s Student Council held their “Stuff The Bus” event at the Wentzville Walmart parking lot. During this annual community outreach event, the group collected new and lightly used toys, clothing and home furnishings. Read the story here!
Posted Saturday, December 12, 2009
St. Charles Teen Receives TeenNick HALO Award
Many may remember the St. Charles teen Brryan Jackson from the story of him being intentionally injected with HIV-tainted blood when he was an infant. Brryan’s father was charged with injecting him with the tainted blood in an attempt to get out of paying child support, and currently is serving a life sentence for the crime. Now eighteen, Brryan has been living with full blown AIDS since he was 5 years old.
TeenNick HALO (Helping And Leading Others) Awards recognized Brryan on Friday, December 11 on their televised HALO Awards show for his creation of “Hope Is Vital,” a group Brryan started that teaches HIV/AIDS awareness education and outreach. The show also recognized 3 other teens as well. Celebrities like Nick Cannon, LeBron James, Alicia Keys, Justin TImberlake and Hayden Panittiere gave out the awards to the unsuspecting teens. Brryon was given the award as well as $10,000 towards his “Hope Is Vital” awareness group, and an additional $10,000 to further his college education.
Beside his “Hope Is Vital” group, Brryan also is a volunteer at Camp Kindle, a camp designed for youngsters who are infected with HIV/AIDS or have been affected by it. Brryan travels the country and speaks regularly at schools about HIV/AIDS and what it’s like living with the disease. A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO BRRYAN on his TeenNick Halo Award. It is truly well deserved! To see Brryan receive his HALO Award visit the link provided right here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o41ITLxyO44
Posted Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Join St. Charles County Government Now On Facebook
For County Information
You can now stay in touch with St. Charles County Government via Facebook. Join them on Facebook at St. Charles County Missouri and stay in touch!
Posted Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Timberland Sophomore Wins Lindenwood University Scholarship
Robert Meadows Jr., a sophomore at Timberland High School, was awarded first place in the St. Charles County American Legion High School Oratorical Contest. With the win, Robert has earned a $29,600 scholarship to Lindenwood University, and will go on to compete at the district level in January. The American Legion sponsors the 70-year old Oratorical Contest for high school students to present participants with a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution. The contest is an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Robert is the son of Robert Sr. and Katherine Meadows of O’Fallon, MO.
Posted Monday, December 7, 2009
Timberland Takes GAC Championship For 5th Year In A Row!
Congrats to the Timberland Freshman team! They recently wrapped up their 5th GAC North
Freshmen Championship in a row! Read the story here!
Posted Thursday, December 3, 2009
Frontier Middle School DARE Students Visited By SWAT Team
Two members of the Saint Charles County SWAT Team paid a visit to seventh grade DARE students at Frontier Middle School on Tuesday, December 1st. They brought two of the team’s SWAT vehicles and a variety of equipment to show the students. More than 200 seventh grade DARE students in the Wentzville School District participated in the demonstration. Read the story here!
Posted Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wentzville Schools Foundation Receives Generous Donation
The late Rosa M. Westermeier, a longtime Wentzville resident, has left approximately $290,000 to the Wentzville School District. Her will specified that the money be used to fund scholarships for Wentzville students. For the full story click here!
Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wentzville School District Elementary Students Participate
In World Record Attempt
Students in the Wentzville elementary schools participated in a world-wide attempt to break a record for
sport stacking on November 12. Read the story here!
Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wentzville Assistant Principal Todd Kraft Named 2010 Outstanding Assistant Principal
The St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association has selected Dr. Todd Kraft as the Outstanding Assistant Principal for 2010. Kraft works at the Green Tree Elementary School in Lake Saint Louis. Read the story here!
Posted Saturday, November 21, 2009
Wentzville School District Selects Principals For New Schools
The Wentzville School District Board of Eduation has selected two principals for the new District elementary schools opening next fall for the 2010-11 school year. Read the story here!
Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wentzville School District Begins New Recycling Venture
Estimates A $5000-$7000 Savings Each Year!
The Wentzville School District will being a new recycling effort this month, one that will save the district nearly $5000-$7000 per year, and reduce the amount of waste going to local landfills by 45-50%. To read the entire story visit our School News page or simply click here.
Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Responsible Pet Ownership... In Lake Saint Louis It’s The Law
Many Lake Saint Louis residents enjoy the companionship and sense of security associated with having one or more pets in their household. Along with the benefits of pet ownership come many responsibilities in terms of appropriate care and management of the animals. Not only do pet owners have a moral obligation to the animals in their care, they have legal duties as well.
Limitation Licensing and Registration Requirements
The Lake Saint Louis Municipal Code limits the number of dogs and/or cats allowed per residence or dwelling unit to an aggregate of three (3) dogs and/or cats over the age of six (6) months at any given time. However, exceptions shall be granted for visiting guests with pets.
Lake Saint Louis pet owners must obtain a St. Chatles County license for each dog, cat or other animal and keep the tag securely fastened by means of a collar about the neck of the animal at all times. In addition, current rabies vaccination certification for each animal must be obtained from St. Charles County. A current rabies tag must be attached to a permanent collar to be worn by the animal at all times.
Leashing and Containment Requirements
It is unlawful for any person or persons owning or controlling a dog, cat or other animal to permit the animal to run at large. When on any street or any other public place in the City of Lake Saint Louis, all animals must be attached to a leash, which is securely held by a competent person.
On private property, animals must be leashed and under the control of a competent person or confined in such a manner as to prevent them from straying from the premises. Leashing is not required only when the animal remains in an enclosure on the owner’s property.
Invisible fences on private property are installed at the peril of the property owner, who must post appropriate identification signs near the electrical meter box to alert utility companies and others of their presence. Such fences are strictly prohibited on any public right-of-way. Invisible fences are not a positive means of control and do not necessarily constitute an adequate level of security if an animal is found to be in violation of municipal code provisions.
Animal Waste and Public Nuisance
Pet owners are required to exercise proper care and control of their animals and prevent them from becoming a public nuisance. The term ‘public nuisance’ is defined by such behaviors as molesting passersby or passing vehicles, attacking other animals or people, damaging private or public property in any way, causing unsanitary or dangerous conditions, barking, whining, howling, or making other loud audible noises in a continuous or untimely manner.
It is unlawful for a pet owner to allow the animal to defecate on any public or private property owned by others unless the custodian of the pet immediately removes all the feces the animal deposits. Any person walking a pet is required by ordinance to carry on his or her person, a device or container sufficient to clean up after the animal.
Animals that frequently or habitually yelp or howl or present immediate threat of attacking or biting are prohibited. Any animal that causes fear or annoyance to persons in the immediate area will be considered a public nuisance.
Vicious Animals
City authorities have the power to impound any animal found to be vicious. If such animal’s owner does not take appropriate measures, the City can dispose of the animal by having it destroyed at the owner’s expense.
Additional Information Available
Municipal ordinances regulating the responsibilities of pet owners can be viewed in their entirety by logging on to the City of Lake Saint Louis website at www.lakesaintlouis.com, selecting City/Code Ordinances from the menu at the left and following the link near the bottom of the following page. The pertinent ordinances are found in Section 210, which may be accessed directly from the table of content at the left side of the page, or by performing a search on the word “animal”.
Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Nursing Skills Videos In SCC Library Available To Public
Nurses looking to refresh their skills and keep up to date on current practices can find the resources they need at St. Charles Community College. The 2010 Mosby’s Nurse Assist Video Skills series is now available in the SCC Health Occupations classrooms as well as in the Paul and Helen Schnare Library on the college campus in Cottleville. The videos are an interactive learning tool available to students as well as community members. The innovative video series outlines essential skills in an engaging, fast-paced presentation that clearly demonstrates the how and why of key procedures.
“The information on the videos is especially helpful for individuals who are preparing for their State Certified Nurse Assistant exam,” said Mary Stassi, health occupations coordinator at SCC. This learning resource is available to SCC students and the general public. The video series corresponds with the Basic Nurse Assisting textbook, which is available in the campus bookstore and in the SCC library. Topics covered in the videos include bathing, bedmaking, heat and cold applications, personal hygiene and grooming, body mechanics and exercise, assisting with elimination, nutrition and fluids, skin and wound care, vital signs, infection control and safety measures, specimen collection and surgical care. For more information regarding Mosby’s Nursing Skills videos at SCC, contact Stassi at 636-922-8280, or visit www.stchas.edu.
Posted Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Lake Saint Louis VFW Post 10350 Wants You!
Attention fellow veterans... Lake Saint Louis VFW Post 10350 needs your help to be able to provide help to veterans in need and continue their efforts to support youth and community activities. Post 10350 is currently looking for new members. Please consider joining their post. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Association Clubhouse, located at 100 Cognac Ct. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call Commander Ralph Barrale at 636-332-4696 or Sr. Vice Commander Howard Sardis at 314-650-6929.
Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2009
Missing A Bike? Try Calling The Police
The Lake Saint Louis Police Department has collected a number of bicycles that have been reported as found property and they are encouraging people to claim them.
“It is amazing how many people don’t think to call the police department to check if their lost or stolen property has been found,” says Chief Michael Force of the Lake Saint Louis Police Department. “Over time we have accumulated quite an array of bicycles that were just found in people’s yards, in parks and along side the streets. Most of them probably belong to youngsters who have left their bikes someplace and forgotten to retrieve them. Mom and Dad might not even realize the bikes are missing. However, we have bicycles of all sizes, so some may belong to adults.”
If you are missing a bicycle, please contact either Officer Rebecca Hurwitz or Officer Mark Dennis at 636-625-8018. To retrieve a found bicycle, you will need to adequately describe and identify the property and you will have to provide a photo ID before the items can be released to you.
Posted Monday, July 13, 2009
Lake Saint Louis Named A Money Magazine Top Ten Best Place To Live
Money Magazine released their best places to live list of cities throughout the country, naming Lake Saint Louis, MO number nine (9) on the list. Magazine editors reviewed a number of statistics ranking cities based on job growth, income increases, cost of living, housing affordability, school quality, arts and leisure, safety, health care, diversity and ease of living criteria.
Mayor Mike Potter responded to the ranking saying, “It’s appropriate for the City to be named an all-star city with the major league baseball all-star game playing in St. Louis this week. Our city has so much to offer residents with the many recreational opportunities, the new shopping centers, and the large employment centers in and adjacent to Lake Saint Louis.”
Lake Saint Louis (estimated population of 14,000) was created forty years ago as a planned community centered around two lakes., a golf course and clubhouse facility. The larger lake (Lake Saint Louis) is a seven hundred acre lake with approximately nineteen (19) miles of shoreline. The smaller lake (Lake Saint Louise) is sixty-five (65) acres large. Over time, the community incorporated as a City which has grown outside the boundaries of the Lake Saint Louis Community Association. Lake Saint Louis Community Association members comprise approxaimately eighty percent (80%) of the residents of Lake Saint Louis.
The CIty also provides amenities for all residents. A new park opened this past year featuring a large children’s playground for children of all abilities. Zachary’s Playground in the Hawk Ridge Park is a very popular family park. The City also has an athletic complex, amphitheater and two (2) other parks. Ground for a fifth park has been secured and plans include incorporating that property into a trail system to access adjacent parks.
Money Magazine cited the 34.48% job growth that has occurred in Lake Saint Louis between 2000 and 2008. SSM St. Joseph Hospital West is the largest employer within Lake Saint Louis. The Highway 40 “High-Tech” corrider in Lake Saint Louis and also St. Charles County also provide many jobs to the area.
