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Vol. 21 No. 12 • June 19, 2024 

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STAR PARKER 

Byron Donalds tells the 

truth and the left hates it 

Several weeks ago, Wall Street Journal 

columnist and former Reagan speechwriter 

Peggy Noonan wrote a column with 

the headline “We Are Starting to Enjoy 

Hatred.” 

Her point was that, in our divided and 

polarized country, each side is no longer 

trying to “win over” those with whom they 

disagree. Sides are now just entrenched in 

hatred for each other. 

It is impossible to not wake up and read 

the news, or simply walk out into the street 

into a demonstration, which is becoming 

business as usual in Washington, D.C. 

where I work, and not appreciate the truth 

of Noonan’s observation. 

As a Christian Black conservative, as I 

happen to be, dealing with personal attacks 

is something I accept as part of my business. 

Now Florida Republican Rep. Byron 

Donalds, also a Black conservative, and 

someone whose name has been floated on 

Donald Trump’s “short list” of possible 

VP running mates, is getting a taste of this 

unpleasantness. 

At a recent Republican gathering in 

Philadelphia, Donalds observed, “During 

Jim Crow, the Black family was together. 

During Jim Crow, more Black people were 

not just conservative – because Black 

people have always been conservativeminded 

– but more Black people voted 

conservatively. And then ... Lyndon Johnson 

– you go down that road, and now we 

are where we are.” 

Any person endowed with the brain he or 

she has received from God, a willingness 

to use that brain and a modicum of good 

will to use reason in the pursuit of truth 

would grasp the point that Donalds was 

making that day. 

Yet Al Sharpton accused Donalds of 

saying Jim Crow was a “good” or “better” 

time for Blacks. Liberal MSNBC commentator 

Joy Reid said Donalds suggested 

Jim Crow was a “golden era” for Blacks. 

Soon the Biden campaign and Democratic 

leadership picked up with similar shameful 

distortions of Donalds’ remarks. 

Donalds, of course, was not praising Jim 

Crow. He was lauding the strength and 

resilience of Black Americans to live their 

lives as productively as possible during 

those horrible times. 

And he suggested that big government 

ushered in by President Lyndon Johnson 

after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 hurt 

rather than helped Blacks. 

Regarding Blacks voting more conservatively 

during the Jim Crow years, the data 

is clear. 

From 1965, the first presidential election 

after the Civil Rights Act, to 2020, 

the average percentage of Blacks voting 

Republican was 10.2% 

But from 1936 to 1960, the average percentage 

of Blacks voting Republican was 

30%. In 1956, Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower 

received 39% of the Black vote. 

Donalds’ observation that Blacks voted 

more conservatively during the Jim Crow 

era is clear and correct. 

Regarding the state of the Black family, 

Donalds’ point that the Black family was 

healthier during the Jim Crow era is also 

crystal clear. 

Per data compiled by Pew Research from 

Census and American Community Survey 

data, in 1960, four years before the passage 

of the Civil Rights Act, 61% of Blacks age 

18 and above were married. By 2021, this 

was down to 31%. 

In June 1965, after the passage of the 

Civil Rights Act, Johnson spoke at prestigious 

Howard University to say that 

despite the new national civil rights law 

nullifying Jim Crow, and making racial 

discrimination unlawful, this, per Johnson, 

was not enough. Blacks were not ready, per 

Johnson, to be free. 

In Johnson’s words then, “But freedom 

is not enough. You do not wipe away the 

scars of centuries by saying: Now you are 

free to go where you want and do as you 

desire and choose the leaders you please.” 

Donalds tells the truth that things went in 

the wrong direction after the Civil Rights 

Act – more rather than less government. 

Those on the left are free to challenge his 

arguments. But that is done through rational 

and logical discussion. 

But they choose not this path, because 

they will lose. 

• • • 

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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EDITORIAL 

Is this the best we’ve got? 

Last week, the son of the sitting U.S. 

President was convicted of multiple 

federal gun felonies. Shortly after that, 

81-year-old President Joe Biden himself 

was seen to freeze for more than half a 

minute at a Juneteenth event held at the 

White House. 

Republicans, rejoice! Certainly, you will 

run away with the election now. 

Republicans to Democrats: Hold our 

beer. 

We see your conviction of Hunter Biden, 

and raise you the truly preposterous 

conviction of the Republican candidate 

himself! Now, while President Donald 

Trump’s 34 convictions were not federal, 

they did include such fun details as a porn 

star getting hush money payments and the 

National Inquirer being paid to kill stories. 

But wait, there’s more. 

Sure, the 81-year-old Democratic president 

froze one time, but the 82-year-old 

Republican Senate Minority Leader has 

been caught freezing for extended periods 

of time at least twice now, once while in 

the middle of speaking to reporters. 

They say artificial intelligence will 

change everything. Well, it better hurry up 

because it seems we have run out of the 

genuine article. 

More than 333 million people live in the 

United States. Is this really the best we’ve 

got? 

Currently, the presidential line of succession 

passes from Biden to Vice President 

Kamala Harris to Congressman Mike 

Johnson and then Sen. Patty Murray. 

The number one thing Murray brings to 

this party is that no one has ever heard of 

Murray. She is a former preschool teacher 

from Washington and just got the president 

pro tempore gig last year. 

Honestly, it really stinks to have to talk 

about this stuff at all. The Hunter Biden 

trial was sad. It’s an all-too-common tale 

of what drug addiction can do to even the 

most privileged among us. It should be 

shining a giant spotlight on the critical 

need for more drug addiction resources, 

but instead it’s just political theater. For the 

most part, Republicans have stayed above 

the fray. 

It’s also sad to watch Mitch McConnell 

and Biden clearly decline right in 

front of our eyes. Regardless of your 

political leanings, these are two men of 

great accomplishment and import to our 

country. They are just obviously too old 

to continue serving. Very obvious, as in 

slap-you-upside-the-head, go-catatonicon-camera 

obvious. 

Of course, if you state the incredibly 

obvious thing out loud you’re just being a 

political hack. 

Which brings us to Trump, a blowhard 

with no moral compass. His convictions 

were a complete joke, the result of the absolute 

worst kind of political witch hunt. But 

that doesn’t absolve him of the underlying, 

let’s call it ickiness, of the deeds themselves. 

Trump is no spring chicken himself 

and has had any number of on-air slipups. 

The problem with Trump, though, isn’t 

really the stuff he says on accident. It’s the 

stuff he says on purpose. He has, however, 

successfully tapped into a populist bent in 

the country. Let’s just please acknowledge 

that you can like the policies and dislike 

the man. However, let’s also acknowledge 

that in a country of 333 million people, you 

should be able to find someone who can 

lead through both example and policy. 

Where is our next generation of great 

leaders? We need you, now. 

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NEWS 

BRIEFS 

DARDENNE PRAIRIE 

Costlow lawsuit dismissed 

A lawsuit challenging Dardenne Prairie 

Alderman Mike Costlow’s (Ward 2) eligibility 

to run for the Missouri House of 

Representatives District 108 seat has been 

dismissed. However, Costlow’s opponent 

in the Aug. 6 primary and lawsuit plaintiff 

Max Calfo has indicated an intent to 

appeal. 

Calfo filed the suit based on an arrest 

from Costlow’s past, involving theft by 

deception charges centered around paintball 

gun trades that Costlow did not honor 

in 2006 when he was 19 years old and living 

in Georgia. He was arrested at age 20. 

Calfo’s argument was that although the 

charges against Costlow were discharged 

under the Georgia First Offenders Act, if 

Costlow had pled guilty in that case, it 

would prevent him from holding office in 

Missouri under current state regulations. 

Costlow has admitted his arrest and said 

previously that his run-in with the law has 

helped him mentor others; however, he 

disagreed with the claim that he is legally 

unable to hold office. 

The May 29 ruling dismissing the lawsuit 

states that the “Court finds Plaintiff has 

failed to make a submissible case.” 

Costlow called it a welcome outcome. 

“I expect my opponent will continue to 

press the court to take this choice away 

from voters, but I will stay focused on the 

needs of our neighbors in Lake Saint Louis, 

Dardenne Prairie and O’Fallon,” Costlow 

said. “Our community is tired of politicians 

seeking headlines instead of policy 

that serves their district. These tactics 

highlight the difference between me and 

my opponent.” 

In response to the dismissal, Calfo gave 

a statement that said, “I will be appealing; 

Costlow never presented his 2007 felony 

plea to the court and he will be disqualified 

when he is compelled to do so under 

610.140 (8).” 

“State law must be enforced,” Calfo said. 

Dardenne Prairie urges library 

to keep branches open 

Talk of proposed St. Charles City-County 

Library branch closures continues to draw 

the attention of local officials. 

On May 17, the library’s Board of 

Trustees temporarily tabled a plan to close 

the Deer Run, Kisker Road and McClay 

branches and lay off dozens of employees 

for 30 days. 

As the end of the postponement nears, a 

number of cities in the county have passed 

resolutions commenting on the proposed 

plan. O’Fallon’s City Council approved a 

resolution opposing the closure of its local 

Deer Run branch. The St. Charles County 

Council passed a similar resolution, but that 

also requested a library district audit. St. 

Charles City has also seen a resolution supporting 

the county libraries come before its 

City Council. 

On June 5, the Dardenne Prairie Board of 

Aldermen joined in as well. 

Alderman Mike Costlow (Ward 2) said 

the library is a resource for reading, but it 

also offers other learning materials, including 

telescopes and microscopes that can be 

rented. 

Alderman Laura Gittemeier (Ward 1) said 

that the health of taxpayer-funded institutions 

like the library district must be considered 

when elected officials offer developers 

tax incentives. 

She pointed to the tax abatements given 

to the Prairie Encore multi-use development, 

which received backlash from residents 

who did not want dense developments 

in the city. 

In response, Mayor John Gotway said 

the only institution affected by the Prairie 

Encore tax abatements was the Wentzville 

School District, and that more tax revenue 

goes to the library system than the city. 

The board unanimously passed a resolution 

that states Dardenne Prairie “believes 

the education of our youth and the opportunity 

for all to grow in knowledge and understanding 

is greatly enhanced by a vibrant 

library system.” 

Like the St. Charles County resolution, it 

also urges the library district to request an 

audit by the state auditor. However, library 

district Chief Communication and Engagement 

Officer Lori Beth Crawford said in a 

statement the district has an independent 

audit, required by law, performed each year. 

“It is due to the Missouri State Auditor’s 

office by Dec. 31 each year,” Crawford said. 

The audits are publicly available here: 

stchlibrary.org/budgets-plans-reports#220. 

O’FALLON 

Heroes honored 

On Memorial Day, May 27, the city of 

O’Fallon conducted a ceremony honoring 

the fallen from the United States Armed 

Forces in all wars, and also unveiled three 

more members added to the O’Fallon Path 

of Heroes. 

O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy and city 

council President Pro Tem Tom “Duke” 

Herweck (Ward 2) hosted the event at the 

city’s Veterans Memorial Walk, 800 Belleau 

Creek Road. 

The three service members with signs 

now added to the city Path of Heroes were: 

Pfc. Albert J. Koch Jr., U.S. Army (perished 

in a typhoon in waters near Japan in 

1954). 

Pfc. William W. Hood, U.S. Army (killed 

in Vietnam in 1967). 

Cpl. Clemens A. Kleeschulte Jr., U.S. 

Army (killed in WW2 in 1944). 

The Path of Heroes was established by 

O’Fallon in 2022, with a total now including 

nine names. 

Lawsuits against city 

moving slowly 

Former O’Fallon Police Department 

employees Brian Hilke, Lisa Salisbury and 

Ed Smith each filed employment discrimination 

lawsuits in 2021, and two have trial 

dates later this year. 

A jury trial for Hilke’s case had been 

scheduled for June 4, in the St. Charles 

County Circuit Court Division 7 courtroom. 

However, on May 16, due to witness 

availability issues and to allow time 

for additional witness depositions, the jury 

trial was pushed back to Nov. 12. A case 

management conference was conducted on 

June 6 to address issues. The judge has not 

yet rescheduled the pre-trial conference. 

Salisbury’s jury trial is still set for Dec. 

16 in the St. Charles County Circuit Court 

Division 2 courtroom, with a pre-trial conference 

scheduled for Dec. 9, at which all 

parties must appear. 

Smith’s jury trial has not yet been scheduled 

after more than two and a half years. 

Smith’s attorney, John Lynch, has said several 

times that the case still is in discovery.





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On Sept. 9, 2023, the defendants (City of 

O’Fallon, et. al), filed a motion to dismiss. In 

response, the plaintiff (Lynch) filed a motion 

in opposition the defendant’s motion. 

According to Missouri’s Case.net, on 

May 23, 2024, the judge issued a “Court’s 

notice of intent to dismiss on dismissal 

docket sent to all parties.” 

On May 29, Lynch filed a motion to reinstate 

the case to active status and a plaintiff’s 

request for setting a trial date. 

On May 31, Judge W. Christopher 

McDonough issued an order removing the 

case from the dismissal docket and setting 

a case management conference for Aug. 16. 

The order states, “All trial counsel are 

ordered to appear for the case management 

conference and be prepared to discuss 

settlement prospects, mediation prospects, 

complexity of the case, the estimated trial 

length, discovery progress and any scheduling 

issues.” 

The city of O’Fallon has a policy of not 

providing any comments regarding personnel 

matters or litigation. 

ST. PETERS 

Parking lot changes coming 

to alleviate Chick-Fil-A traffic 

The Home Depot parking lot that connects 

to the Chick-Fil-A lot at the south end of 

Mid Rivers Mall Drive will receive updates 

to assist with traffic flow. A bill to approve 

property adjustments was passed at the May 

23 St. Peters Board of Aldermen meeting, 

amid ongoing changes already taking effect. 

Planning Coordinator Ken Braunfeld said 

that the small property adjustment affects the 

property line between the two businesses. 

“The proposed changes include an update 

to the driveway connection between 

Chick-Fil-A and Home Depot,” Braunfeld 

said. “In addition, Chick-Fil-A will add a 

small addition to the building and update 

their drive-through and parking lot.” 

This is in addition to the construction of 

a right-turn lane going northbound on Mid 

Rivers Mall Drive at the Home Depot Plaza 

intersection, which is set to begin this year. 

Traffic issues have been a continued concern 

in the area. The turn lane project was 

approved in 2021 to deter drivers from utilizing 

the shoulder as a turn lane and keep 

traffic flowing with better safety practices. 

While the city seeks to improve congestion 

relief at south Mid Rivers Mall Drive, 

Braunfeld also noted that the new updates 

have been postponed and are slated for the 

summer of 2025. 

ST. CHARLES COUNTY 

Special taxing district removed 

At the St. Charles County Council meeting 

on May 13, council member Matt 

Swanson (District 1) announced the dissolution 

of Wentzville Parkway Transportation 

Development District (TDD) 1 and its 

half-cent special sales tax. Swanson said 

that is good news for shoppers in this district 

including the Dierbergs Market and 

several other businesses in the Wentzville 

Crossing shopping area just east of Wentzville 

Parkway. 

TDDs are used to pay for improvements 

of the movement of goods and 

people. Similarly, Community Improvement 

Districts (CIDs) are used to pay for 

special public facilities, improvements or 

services. 

TDDs and CIDs are nonprofit, publicprivate 

partnerships established under 

state laws, authorized to collect revenue 

for a specific time period, such as 20 or 

30 years, typically using bonds or other 

debt instruments. They each have a board 

of directors. 

They each obtain revenue by way of a 

special sales tax charged within the geographic 

boundaries of the TDD or CID in 

order to pay off the debt. Those special 

taxes are in addition to any city, county, 

and state taxes. 

Wentzville TDD 1 was established in 

2005. Its board dissolved the TDD as of 

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Thirty-five CIDs and TDDs are still 

active within St. Charles County as of May 

21, according to a list obtained from the 

Missouri Department of Revenue. Those 

include CIDs and TDDs in Cottleville, 

Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, 

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Four candidates vie for Republican ticket in District 23 Senate race 

By ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON 

Four Republican candidates are on the 

ballot in the Aug. 6 Primary Election for 

state Senate District 23 seat, which will be 

vacated by Sen. Bill Eigel, who has entered 

the Missouri governor race. 

Adam Schnelting, Dan O’Connell, Rich 

Chrismer and Phil Christofanelli will 

square off on Aug. 6 to see who will face 

unopposed Democratic candidate Matt 

Williams for the District 23 seat in the 

General Election on Nov. 5. 

Currently, Missouri has a Republican 

trifecta, with the Party controlling the governorship 

and both chambers of the state 

legislature. 

Schnelting, a Christian minister and 

U.S. Army Combat Engineer, currently 

represents eastern St. Charles County 

(District 69) in the Missouri House of 

Representatives. A seventh-generation 

Missourian, he heralds from a family 

who came to America in 1628. He has 

degrees in Christian ministry and political 

science. 

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Dan 

O’Connell is an engineer, small businessman 

and Christian. He studied architectural 

engineering at the University of Missouri 

at Rolla and civil engineering at Missouri 

University of Science and Technology. 

O’Connell also earned an MBA from Webster 

University in 2013. 

A U.S. Air Force and Vietnam War veteran, 

Rich Chrismer was awarded three 

Bronze and two Silver Service Stars and 

the ‘V’ for valor attachment to his Unit 

Citation. Chrismer served as a state representative 

for what was District 16 (currently 

District 105) from 1992-2000, and 

as the director of elections for St. Charles 

County from 2002-2018. He has a degree 

in business administration. 

Phil Christofanelli has represented 

District 104 in St. Charles County in 

the Missouri House of Representatives 

since 2016. Christofanelli received a 

bachelor’s degree in political science 

from Washington University in St. Louis 

in 2011 and a Juris Doctorate in 2021. 

Prior to that, he served on the Missouri 

Republican State Executive Committee 

and worked as press secretary to U.S. 

Rep. Dan Benishek. 

These four candidates were asked three 

questions about the area. Their answers are 

in ballot order. 

1. What is the biggest need for residents 

in District 23, and how will you address it? 

Adam Schnelting: One of the biggest 

needs that I hear from my constituents 

is that they need to be able to trust their 

elected officials to keep their word. Republicans 

campaign on their “conservative” 

ideals but often do not govern in a conservative 

fashion. I have run on a conservative 

platform, promising the protection of 

our kids, limited government and fiscal 

responsibility. 

Dan O’Connell: I’m running because it 

feels like we have been stuck in survival 

mode since 2020, afraid to talk to our 

neighbors because they might think differently 

than us, afraid to ask for a raise 

because we can’t risk losing our healthcare. 

Even basic decency is falling away, 

because we don’t have a basic level of trust 

in society outside of who we know. We 

deserve real leaders who haven’t sold out 

their constituencies to climb the ladder of 

national politics. I have fought for our constitutional 

rights, helped our children and 

built businesses. St. Charles will always be 

my priority. 

Rich Chrismer: Inflation and tax relief. 

The cost of living has increased to a 

level not seen in many years. Businesses 

are hurting to the point of downsizing or 

worse, going out of business. The high 

cost of groceries and gasoline has families’ 

budgets stretched to the limit. As state representative, 

I passed the largest tax cut in 

state history eliminating state grocery tax 

from the state budget – a cost savings to 

the citizens of Missouri of over $13 billion, 

or over $600 million each year. I will 

continue that fiscally responsible practice 

in the Missouri Senate. 

Phil Christofanelli: St. Charles must 

remain a safe place to live. Serious property 

and violent crimes are increasing as 

criminals from St. Louis make their way 

out into the region. The residents of St. 

Charles County do not want to see our 

county become St. Louis. In the legislature, 

I helped to secure increased funding 

for our police departments to ensure they 

have the resources and training necessary 

to effectively protect and serve our community. 

Additionally, I will make sure our 

courts and legal system are well-equipped 

to ensure violent criminals aren’t let off 

easily. 

See DISTRICT 23, page 30 

Nepotism bill brings first veto from longtime St. Peters mayor 

By JESSICA MARIE BAUMGARTNER 

“The negative of permitting that 

nepotism in the workplace far 

outweighs any positive ...” 

Legislation aimed at changing the city of 

St. Peters’ nepotism policy led to several 

discussions at multiple Board of Aldermen 

meetings and Mayor Len Pagano’s first 

veto, which was subsequently overridden 

by the board. 

Alderman Dave Kuppler (Ward 3) sponsored 

the legislation, which had been introduced 

as a pair of bills in April. 

The first bill would amend city codes to 

prevent existing city employees from being 

terminated should a relative be elected to 

the board of aldermen or as mayor, or be 

appointed as city administrator. The second 

bill, which was the subject of Pagano’s veto, 

would allow relatives of elected officials to 

be hired for lower-tier city positions ineligible 

for vacation time, such as interns or 

temporary, seasonal or contract workers. 

Kuppler said that by the city’s definition, 

“Nepotism is favoritism shown to a relative 

on the basis of that relationship.” 

He said the most qualified applicant 

should always be sought and that the legislation 

would only restore the city’s nepotism 

policy to a previous concept for smaller paid 

roles such as lifeguards and desk attendants. 

“I am absolutely against nepotism,” Kuppler 

said. 

Alderman Judy Bateman (Ward 2) 

brought up her cousin, who works for the 

city part-time and was grandfathered in 

because he was hired before the current 

policy was implemented. Bateman said 

her cousin is considered an asset to the city 

and enjoys the position on a part-time, nobenefits 

basis because he is retired. 

The mayor, however, took a different 

stance; though he acknowledged the worker 

shortage, Pagano expressed a strong opinion 

against the bill. City Administrator Bill 

Malach also spoke on behalf of city staff. 

He said staff agreed with the first provision 

that allows pre-existing employees to 

remain in their position if a family member 

is hired or elected after the fact. However, 

– Mayor Len Pagano 

reservations were expressed against allowing 

family members of city officials to be 

newly employed by the city. 

Malach described concerns over favoritism 

and the potential for complications if an 

issue with a hired relative occurs. 

“It’s not fair to our staff and our supervisors,” 

Malach said. 

Both bills were passed by the board on 

May 9. On May 23 Pagano made his veto 

– the first in his tenure as mayor – and was 

overridden by the board in a 7-1 vote. 

He stated that he vetoed the bill on behalf 

of the staff for multiple reasons. 

“The negative of permitting that nepotism 

in the workplace far outweighs any positive, 

and any anti-nepotism policy has become 

an essential component of an employees 

relations best practice,” Pagano said. 

Pagano cited a duty to prevent “favoritism” 

and “harmful litigation.” 

“The reason why there are laws and ordinances 

in place, it truly is because of a few 

bad apples,” he added. 

Before the board voted on whether to 

uphold or override the veto, Kuppler reiterated 

that he considered nepotism unethical 

and bad practice. 

‘It is a balance,” Kuppler said. “We punish 

the good because of the few bad. I don’t like 

to do that.” 

He explained that St. Peters should be 

allowed to hire the best-qualified applicant 

to be a lifeguard, even if they are a distant 

relative of an elected official. Kuppler said 

he was not trying to promote nepotism, and 

that he was not seeking to get a relative 

hired. He said he believes elected officials 

should not be a part of any city hiring process. 

Alderman Nick Trupiano (Ward 4) agreed 

that the issue was concerning from both 

sides. He explained how his father helped 

him get his first job and said that each “caseby-case” 

scenario is different. 

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continues to grow, so has the demand for 

residential and commercial developments. 

Just last month, Midas Hospitality celebrated 

the grand opening of TownePlace 

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This four-story, 96-room extended-stay 

hotel is situated at 20 Cliff View Drive 

along Interstate 70 and Hwy. Z, and is 

within walking distance of the B&B Theaters 

Wentzville Tower 12 location. 

O’Fallon City Council approves 

new police equipment purchases 

By John Tremmel 

Residents might not be aware that all 

O’Fallon police officers are trained to use 

an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

This could be critical for someone in lifethreatening 

distress when a police officer is 

at a scene before paramedics arrive. 

“AED is a basic training piece at the 

police academy and annual continuing 

education training within the O’Fallon 

Police Department,” Communications 

Director Tony Michalka said. 

At its June 13 meeting, the City Council 

approved a resolution authorizing the 

$24,715 purchase of an additional 10 

AEDs and replacement parts from Bound 

Tree Medical LLC. 

In a background memo to the council, 

Police Chief Frank Mininni said a purchase 

order for $70,310 for 26 AEDs and 

replacement parts to equip police and their 

vehicles was previously approved. The 

(Photo courtesy of Midas Hospitality) 

“This is our third hotel in Wentzville, 

which is a testament to how much we 

believe in the city, St. Charles County and 

the growth of outer suburbs of St. Louis,” 

Midas Hospitality Chief Commercial Officer 

and Principal Linda Eigelberger said in 

a press release. 

The Echo Creek event venue is another 

new addition to the city. It offers indoor 

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additional 10 AEDs and replacement parts 

include 10 that were part of a mid-year 

budget adjustment already approved. Batteries 

were also budgeted in 2024. 

“With these additional AEDs the department 

will have 58 vehicles with AEDs 

once the additional vehicles are built and 

put into service, with the goal of having 

one in all patrol vehicles,” Mininni said 

in an interview before the meeting. “We 

will continue to purchase one AED with 

each new (replacement and additional) 

vehicle budgeted until this is accomplished. 

“Our officers are trained on our AEDs 

as we have set a standard for carrying 

LifePak 1000 Units. We also purchased 

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I NEWS I 13 

Library district puts proposed plan for branch closures on hold indefinitely 

By DAN FOX 

The St. Charles City-County Library 

District has announced an indefinite 

hold on a proposed plan to close three 

library branches and lay off dozens of 

employees. That plan had been tabled 

for a 30-day period after discussion and 

numerous public comments at a May 17 

library Board of Trustees special meeting. 

The latest update was announced on the 

district’s website, along with an FAQ providing 

information on the library’s budget, 

challenges to district revenue sources and 

aspects of the proposed plan. 

At a work session for the board on June 6, 

Board President Staci Alvarez said the district 

has decided to “take a step back” from 

the proposed plan to review information, 

gather input and consider other options 

before any final decisions are made. 

“I know it’s been out there incorrectly 

that we’re going to be making a decision 

on June 18 at our meeting, we are not,” 

Alvarez said. 

At the June 6 work session, a series of 

proposed listening sessions were discussed. 

Currently, the plan is for these to 

be held for library district patrons and district 

staff members, in separate meetings. 

The board debated the size and number of 

such meetings and the format that would 

be most helpful. 

Alvarez said the plan for the staff-specific 

listening sessions is to divide them 

into groups by the different employee tiers 

so that workers will feel free to speak without 

a direct supervisor sitting in the room. 

“The challenge on the staff side is just 

making sure that we can work around 

the activities that are happening at the 

branches,” Alvarez said. 

While details for these listening sessions 

are still forthcoming, the FAQ 

page says they will run throughout the 

summer. The board is still inviting input, 

through email at board@stchlibrary.org 

or through a Google form on the library 

district website. 

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it is located off of West Meyer Road. 

A variety of other new businesses have 

been added since 2022, expanding food, 

shopping and other service options. 

“We’ve seen an increase in commercial 

activities with new retail outlets and hospitality 

services, including national brands like 

Raising Canes,” Wentzville Strategic Communications 

Officer Kara Roberson said. 

Alongside the expansion of commercial 

spaces, a demand for new residential communities 

has also grown. 

Both single-family and mixed-use apartment 

dwellings have been added to the 

area. In 2022, the Sutton Farms, Prairie 

Wind, and Wildflower Estates single-family 

home developments began construction 

to provide more housing for families seeking 

to own houses. There have also been 

plenty of space for renters. The Aventura 

of Wentzville and Interstate Crossing 

apartment complexes were developed to 

offer multi-unit living spaces, with Aventura 

Phase II receiving approval this year. 

With the passage of more developments 

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Custard and new Circle K gas station have 

been approved. 

In addition, the Hampton Manor Villas 

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While these latest projects have yet 

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Some may have doubted Duchesne baseball 

coach Mike Hollander and his belief 

that the Pioneers could be state champions. 

After all, the school’s only championship 

in baseball came in 1984. 

Last month, Duchesne defeated the Mid- 

Buchanan Dragons 9-0 to win the Class 

3 championship game played at Ozark 

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“It obviously means a lot when you 

accomplish something, that many had kind 

of thought that I was crazy when I would 

tell them that I was confident that sometime 

in the near future we will win state,” 

Hollander said. 

Hollander, a 2009 Duchesne graduate, 

just completed his sixth season as the varsity 

coach. 

Five players made first-team all-state: 

pitcher TJ Griese, infielder Jaymeson 

Forest, outfielder Jack Burle, utility player 

Jackson Nikodym and catcher Sam Jost. 

Gavin Moffitt earned a honorable mention 

as a pitcher. 

“The boys so deserve this,” Hollander 

said. 

The 1984 team has never been out of 

the minds of Duchesne baseball fans, Hollander 

said. 

Duchesne’s athletic director and newly 

announced president, Paul Boschert, was 

an assistant coach on the 1984 team. 

“This team winning has brought back a 

lot of great memories for them and 1984 

has been talked about a ton since we made 

the Final Four so I know they are enjoying 

seeing their team in the headlines again,” 

Hollander said. 

“To be honest I think we felt we had the 

talent to do it last year,” Hollander said. 

“We just didn’t have the team chemistry 

like we had this year.” 

The 2023 team finished 17-17. Hollander 

had eight players back from the starting 

lineup, but he did lose two of its top four 

pitchers. Newcomers joined the team this 

season and the team chemistry improved. 

“We had two players who were completely 

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“Both moved right into the middle of the 

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“The key for them is that they are both 

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they were the perfect people to blend well 

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A 9-8 win over Priory gave Duchesne 

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“This may be the most exhilarating game 

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“Junior Sam Jost came up big with two 

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came back out and threw a zero and senior 

Anthony Painter gets the game-winning 

two-out hit in the bottom of the eighth.” 

It was the first district title in eight years. 

In the sectional, Duchesne scored a 6-2 

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over North Calloway in the quarterfinals. 

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Duchesne faced the defending state 

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Mid Rivers Newsmagazine names 2024 Teacher of the Year 

By BETHANY COAD 

Independence Elementary teacher Sasha 

Walchli, an educator who has just completed 

her 20th year teaching, is Mid Rivers 

Newsmagazine’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. 

Walchli was surprised with the news on the 

last day of school during an end-of-year faculty 

meeting. As she was presented with her 

award by Mid Rivers Newsmagazine staff 

and Dream Play Recreation Vice President 

Clayton Albers, she was surprised to see her 

family standing nearby, cheering her on. 

“I did not have any idea, not even an inkling, 

that I had been nominated for this award,” 

Walchli said. “It’s a surreal feeling to be recognized 

in a room full of amazing educators, 

knowing each and every person in the room 

deserves to be recognized for their work.” 

Walchli has an impressive background. In 

the Parkway School District, she worked as 

an English for Speakers of Other Languages 

program specialist at Green Trails Elementary 

and piloted a newcomer program that introduced 

education to families and students new 

By BETHANY COAD 

Senior Anne Sankale will be taking 

over the office of Student Council 

(STUCO) president at Fort Zumwalt 

East High in the incoming school 

year. Sankale has been involved with 

STUCO throughout high school, serving 

as secretary for three years before 

becoming president. 

“I’m looking forward to this new 

opportunity to implement [the] teachings 

I’ve learned in my previous officer 

positions and see more growth,” 

Sankale said. 

With growth in mind, the East Student 

Council encourages a student-led 

community council, featuring meetings 

that are open to every student. 

“As soon as you enter the room, you are a 

member,” Sankale said. She added that every 

student’s input is welcomed and considered. 

to the U.S. After 15 years in Parkway, Walchli 

moved to the Francis Howell School District 

to teach second grade at Independence. 

In choosing a career in education, Walchli 

followed in her mother’s footsteps. 

“My mom was an educator for over 20 

years in Parkway,” Walchli said. “She was 

my go-to for all things teaching. She gave 

the best advice, shared funny stories, and 

was there to listen to the everyday shenanigans 

that are teaching. 

“Sadly, my mom passed away in December. 

When she passed, my family was 

surrounded by her former colleagues and 

friends. Their stories showed just what a 

mentor and advocate she was during her 

long and impactful career. I will always 

look up to her legacy.” 

Walchli has worked closely with the 

school’s administration to raise Independence 

to a state and national School of 

Character. It was recognized as a Missouri 

School of Character in 2023. 

“Sasha is just a dynamite human being,” 

Principal Emily Pavia said. “She creates a 

Fort Zumwalt East’s Student Council. Front row, 

from left: Jan McCoy (advisor), Anne Sankale (24-25 

president), Sarah Emmendorfer (24-25 vice president), 

Claire Gwak (23-24 president). Back, from left: Maddy 

Levy (23-24 public relations), Zoe Saunders (23-24 

vice president), Amaliah Maina (23-24 morale). 

(Courtesy of Jan McCoy/Fort Zumwalt School District) 

STUCO advisor Jan McCoy attends the 

meetings for support, but leaves direction to 

the students. 

“I’m there as a guide to help (the students) 

Sasha Walchli, Mid Rivers Newsmagazine 

2024 Teacher of the Year. 

(Source: Jeanie Smith/Francis Howell School District) 

family feel in her classroom with her students 

and fosters a safe and inclusive environment 

in order for her students to feel 

accepted and a sense of belonging.” 

The connections with students and families 

are the reason why Walchli teaches. 

“I enjoy the simple things, like receiving 

messages from parents that say, ‘My child 

Fort Zumwalt East’s honor student council creates community 

brainstorm and understand what approvals 

they need, but leave the organization 

up to them,” McCoy said. “They run the 

show, and I try to stay out of the way.” 

The unique approach to student leadership 

has resulted in success. For the 

10th consecutive year, the council was 

named an Honor Council by the Missouri 

Association of Student Councils. 

Honor Councils are recognized for their 

success in promoting student activities, 

including school and community service, 

school spirit, student and teacher 

recognition and leadership training 

activities. 

School-wide traditions are a hallmark 

of STUCO at East. Longstanding activities 

include the “Big E,” a Saturday in 

the fall where students rake neighborhood 

leaves; a letter-writing campaign during 

Teacher Appreciation Week; and the creation 

of a giant turkey made of feathers with the 

wanted to share this with you.’ I get to see students 

tell their stories at our daily class meetings, 

becoming more confident in themselves 

as leaders and individuals.” Walchli said. 

Parent Becky First wrote that Walchli 

“creates a community among her secondgraders 

which values each student as an 

important member of class.” 

Pavia couldn’t agree more. 

“Sasha goes above and beyond for her 

students and their families and I feel truly 

blessed to have her on our team at Independence,” 

Pavia said. “She builds incredibly 

positive relationships with students which 

allow her students to grow in all capacities 

and leaves a positive impact on everyone 

who she has contact with because she is just 

a fabulously kind person with a giant heart.” 

In recognition of her award, Walchli 

received an iPad, gift basket and surprise 

celebration courtesy of Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, 

Big Blue Swim School, Boardwalk 

Family Dental, CHAMP Assistance 

Dogs, Dream Play Recreation and Golden 

Oak Pancake House. 

name of every student at East. 

“We want everyone to feel welcome,” 

Sankale said. 

As a first-generation Kenyan-American, 

Sankale is passionate about expanding multiculturalism 

and encouraging community 

involvement in her school. The council 

received Gold National Council of Excellence 

status this year, partly due to the council’s 

diversity movement for which Sankale 

is an ambassador. 

“This was our first year we could check 

the box for diversity, as we held a successful 

Culture Fair,” Sankale said. 

McCoy sees the incoming council as the 

“glue” of the school. While students are busy 

with schoolwork, STUCO’s goal is to build a 

community where students feel comfortable 

to stop each other throughout the day and 

catch up. If a student wants to join STUCO 

at East all they have to do is show up, McCoy 

said.



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Independence Day in St. Charles County 

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live entertainment and even dinosaurs, this 

four-day festival throws out all the stops 

for patriotic celebration. From July 3-6, 

stop by the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 

900 TR Hughes Blvd., and find a new 

activity to enjoy each day. 

July 3: Carnival Kickoff 

Heritage & Freedom Fest kicks off with 

a carnival night from 4-10 p.m. on Wednesday, 

July 3. The carnival offers a variety of 

rides and games, provided for all age groups, 

and several food vendor options. Admission 

to festival grounds is free for the entire festival 

week, but carnival rides require payment. 

All-you-can-ride wristbands can be 

purchased online for $25 until July 2; $35 

if purchased on-site July 3-6 at the carnival. 

Individual ride tickets will also be for 

sale on-site, where each ride typically costs 

three to six tickets. The carnival remains 

open each day through July 6. 

July 4: Parade and Rock Night 

A must on Independence Day, the Heritage 

& Freedom Fest Parade is at 9:30 a.m. 

on Thursday, July 4, starting at the corner 

of Main Street and Civic Park Drive. The 

city invites the community to dress in their 

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participate in the event. This year’s theme 

is “Gold Medal Summer,” and winners 

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4TH OF JULY, from page 17 

July 4-6: Dino Encounters 

The brand new Dino Encounters: Fossil 

Zone! interactive exhibit will be open 

during festival hours from July 4-6 on 

the Entertainment Alley at the carnival 

grounds. This prehistoric exhibit includes 

interactive adventures with hands-on educational 

activities, geological fossil digs 

and scheduled meet and greets with Rocky 

the T-Rex. The meet and greet schedule 

can be found at heritagefreedomandfest. 

com/sideshows. 

Additional Information: Parking and 

Regulations 

• General free parking and shuttles will 

be available off Tom Ginnever Avenue at 

Fort Zumwalt North and Christian high 

schools on July 4-5, and at Fort Zumwalt 

North High only on July 6. 

• Premium parking near the festival 

entrance is available at the CarShield Field 

west parking lot for $14 on July 4-5. Spots 

are offered at a first-come, first-serve basis 

and re-entry privileges are not available 

after leaving the parking lot. 

• Free disabled parking is available at the 

CarShield Field west parking lot on July 3, 

but no shuttles will be offered. 

• Free disabled parking is available at 

Westhoff Park on July 4-6 and shuttles 

will be provided from the lot to the festival 

entrance. A handicapped license plate or 

tag must be displayed for admission. No 

general parking is allowed. 

• Shuttles will stop operation for one hour 

before and one hour after the fireworks 

show. 

• Glass is not permitted within the festival 

park grounds. Coolers and small bags are 

permitted, but all are subject to inspection 

by police officers, park rangers and parks 

personnel. 

• Pets and animals are not allowed. 

(Source: City of O’Fallon) 

ST. CHARLES RIVERFEST 

The city of St. Charles celebrates Independence 

Day with Riverfest from noon-10 

p.m. on July 4-5 in Frontier Park, 500 S. 

Riverside Drive. The festival is a two-day 

celebration of live music, carnivals, food 

and a punctuating fireworks display. 

Riverfest opens with the annual Fourth 

of July parade at 10 a.m., presented by St. 

Charles City and the St. Charles Jaycees. 

The parade will begin at Bales Park and 

continue down Main Street, packed with 

community floats. Families can stop for a 

bite to eat at one of the various local restaurants 

open along Main Street. 

At the parade’s end, Riverfest begins at 

noon and guests may join the community 

experience of live entertainment along the 

riverfront. This year, Riverfest will feature 

performances from St. Charles Municipal 

Band, School of Rock Band, Whiskey 

Morning and Legyndz 77 on Thursday. On 

Friday, Riverfest will feature New Moon 

Studio Band, Heavy Reign, Soulard Blues 

Band and Mighty Pines. 

Each day ends with a fireworks display 

at 9:20 p.m. along the riverfront. Admission 

to the event is free and children are 

encouraged to attend. Parking is available 

at the Lewis & Clark Boat House lot, St. 

Charles City Hall parking garage and on 

Main Street. No off-site shuttle service is 

offered for the event. 

WENTZVILLE 

Fourth of July Parade 

The festivities begin in the city of Wentzville 

with the annual Fourth of July Parade 

at 10 a.m. on July 4 at the Wentzville Ice 

Arena, 910 Main Plaza Drive. The event is 

free for the public to observe as decorated 

floats parade the streets around the arena. 

Floats designs can be registered by anyone 

for the parade through wentzvillemo.gov. 

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4TH OF JULY, from page 18 

This year’s float theme is “America’s Celebration” 

and the top designs will be judged. 

Free Swim at Progress Park Pool 

Wentzville also offers a free swim at 

Progress Park Pool from noon-5 p.m. on 

July 4 at 968 Meyer Road. For the day, 

Outdoor Aquatic Season Passholders and 

residents may use the pool for free. An 

Outdoor Aquatic Season Pass or a Resident 

Card must be presented upon entry. 

Fourth of July Fireworks 

Families can end their Independence 

Day festivities by watching the fireworks 

show at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 in Progress 

Park, 968 Meyer Road. The event is open 

to the public and attendees are encouraged 

to bring their own chairs to enjoy the 

show. 

WELDON SPRING 

INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION 

The city of Weldon Spring hosts a full 

day of patriotic festivities from 10 a.m.-10 

p.m. on July 4 at City Park, 5401 Independence 

Road. Activities are open to the 

public. 

Kids Zone Party 

Weldon Spring opens the celebrations at 

the Kids Zone Party from 10 a.m.-12:30 

p.m. on July 4. Children 12 and under, 

accompanied by a parent or guardian, may 

enjoy face painting, balloon twisting and 

bounce houses at the park. At 11 a.m., kids 

can join a Bubble Foam Party. The morning 

ends with a magic show at noon in the 

Independence Amphitheater. 

Main Event 

Guests of all ages can join the party 

starting at 4 p.m. with bounce houses in 

the upper lawn. Live music entertainment 

runs from 6:30-9 p.m. with Sometimes a 

Fantasy, a Billy Joel tribute performance at 

the Independence Amphitheater. Attendees 

(Source: City of Wentzville) 

can enjoy the music while sampling treats 

from various local food vendors, available 

from 6-9 p.m. To round off the holiday, a 

Fireworks Extravaganza will be shown at 

the Independence Amphitheater and Lawn. 

Admission is free for the event and parking 

is directed to Independence Road. Coolers 

are allowed, but glass containers are not 

permitted. 

NEW TOWN PARADE 

AND CONCERT 

Stop by the city of New Town for a 

casual day of parade floats and music. 

The community is first invited to watch 

the parade at 10 a.m. on July 4 at Greensmith 

Park, 3413 W. Greensmith Street. 

The route starts at W. Greensmith Street 

and Woolen Mill Street. Parade viewers 

are encouraged to dress in patriotic wear. 

Candy is not allowed to be thrown in the 

parade. 

As part of the New Town Concert Series, 

a free concert is from 6-8 p.m. on July 4 

at the New Town Amphitheater, 3312 Rue 

Royale Street. Husband and wife musical 

duo Dan and Denise Kuse lead the show. 

Guests are encouraged to bring their own 

seating. 

ST. PETERS 

Sunset Saturday Concert 

Those eager for a fireworks show can 

attend the St. Peters Sunset Concert Series 

from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 

22 at the Corporate Pavillion in Lakeside 

Park, 1000 Lakeside Park Drive. Attendees 

can enjoy music at the lakeside front from 

performing acts Butch Wax & The Hollywoods 

and The Charles Glenn Group starting 

at 9:30 p.m. The night will end with a 

fantastic fireworks show. 

Admission to the event is free. Food 

truck and drink sales begin at 6 p.m. Outside 

alcoholic beverages must remain 

outside the pavilion, in the lawn area only. 

Pets and glass containers are not permitted. 

Guests should bring personal chairs and 

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Drowsy driving is a significant danger to teens during the summer 

months, a recent survey found. 

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HEALTH 

CAPSULES 

By LISA RUSSELL 

Drowsy driving poses summer 

safety hazard for teens 

June’s arrival marks the beginning of the 

period known as the “100 deadliest days of 

summer” – a time that can be especially dangerous 

for teenage drivers. Between Memorial 

Day and Labor Day, seven Americans 

each day are killed in crashes where teens 

are behind the wheel, according to AAA. 

While speeding, distractions like phones 

and other passengers, and driving under the 

influence of drugs or alcohol are well-known 

road hazards for teens, drowsy driving is 

another major contributor to these accidents, 

a new study by the National Sleep Foundation 

found. The study involved a nationally 

representative survey of more than 1,100 

young drivers under age 18. 

One in six said they had driven while 

drowsy, even so tired that they had trouble 

keeping their eyes open. Most cited their 

work or school schedules as the reasons 

they were unable to get enough sleep to 

stay alert while driving. Those with jobs 

were more than twice as likely to have 

driven drowsy as teens who didn’t work. 

Based on their responses, the study 

authors estimated that 1.7 million teenage 

drivers have driven drowsy, and more than 

400,000 do so at least once every week. 

“This is a troubling rate … drowsy driving 

represents an immediate, and potentially 

tragic, consequence of poor sleep 

health, residing at the literal intersection 

of sleep health and public safety,” said 

principal investigator Joseph Dzierzewski 

Ph.D. He added that this study spotlights 

a need to focus more national attention 

on drowsy driving as a preventable public 

health problem for teens in particular, 

especially considering that motor vehicle 

crashes continue to be the leading cause of 

preventable deaths among this age group. 

The study was presented at SLEEP 2024, 

the National Sleep Foundation’s annual 

meeting. 

On the calendar 

Mercy presents Family and Friends 

CPR classes on Tuesday, June 25 and 

Monday, July 1 from 6:30-9 p.m. at 

Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 615 S. New 

Ballas Road, in Classroom #1 on the 

7th floor. Learn how to perform CPR for 

infants, children and adults and first aid 

for choking with hands-on manikin practice 

in this course. The course fee is $25 

per person; each person attending the 

class is required to complete a separate 

registration. Register online by visiting 

mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-stlouis, 

then clicking on Classes, Seminars 

& Events. 

• • • 

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital 

offers a Bariatric Surgery Information 

session on Monday, July 15 from 5:30- 

6:30 p.m., live via Zoom. Join a Washington 

University bariatric physician to learn 

more about surgical treatment options 

available at BJC for patients who meet certain 

criteria. During this free session, you 

will learn about options including laparoscopic 

gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and 

duodenal switch. To register, visit classesevents.bjc.org; 

to learn more about BJC’s 

bariatric surgery criteria for patients, call 

(314) 454-7224 and press Option 1. 

SLCH, KVC Missouri to expand mental health services for kids 

St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) 

and KVC Missouri have formed a joint 

venture aimed at addressing the St. Louis 

region’s urgent need for pediatric mental 

health services. The two healthcare organizations 

recently announced plans to build 

a 70-bed hospital and inpatient center to 

care for children and adolescents with 

acute mental health emergencies as well 

as those who need long-term care. 

The expansion, expected to take place 

over the next two years, will enhance 

KVC Missouri’s existing Webster Groves 

campus, located off Rock Hill Road. Children 

will receive care from experienced 

and specially trained pediatric behavioral 

health experts from Washington University 

School of Medicine and KVC. KVC 

Academy Edgewood, a K-12 therapeutic 

school, will also remain on campus. 

According to officials from both organizations, 

national and local data show 

that Missouri youth are facing unprecedented 

anxiety and depression, as well as 

• • • 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers 

a Pediatric Diabetes Survival Skills 

course on Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m.- 

noon on the hospital’s main campus at One 

Children’s Place in St. Louis. This free 

class provides a brief general overview of 

all facets of caring for children with diabetes. 

It is specifically designed for caregivers 

who provide occasional care, such 

as grandparents, babysitters and older siblings. 

Advance registration is required by 

visiting classes-events.bjc.org. 

• • • 

Mercy offers a Sitter Skills course on 

Friday, Aug. 2 from 6-9 p.m. at Mercy Hospital 

St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas Road, in 

Classroom #2 on the seventh floor. Children 

between 11 and 13 will learn about 

infant care, child development, interactive 

play, safety, handling emergency situations 

and how to market babysitting services. 

Kids are asked to bring a doll or stuffed 

animal to class to learn how to change 

diapers. The cost is $30 per child. Register 

online by visiting mercy.net/practice/ 

mercy-hospital-st-louis, then clicking on 

Classes, Seminars & Events. 

• • • 

Be Still to Chill: Basics of Meditation 

is on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

at the St. Luke’s Hospital Desloge Outpatient 

Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive 

in Chesterfield, in Classroom 3 of Building 

A. Attend this free program to learn the 

basics of meditation, and many tips to support 

your practice, from a St. Luke’s expert. 

Register at stlukes-stl.com. 

increases in suicide and suicidal ideation. 

“Suicide is the second leading cause of 

death for 10- to 14-year-olds in Missouri, 

yet St. Louis and surrounding areas have 

fewer than half of the psychiatric beds 

needed to address this crisis,” said St. 

Louis Children’s Hospital President Trish 

Lollo. “We’re proud to join forces with 

KVC to create real solutions to improve 

children’s mental health, increase access 

to expert treatment, and ultimately, help 

save lives.”

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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES 

U.S. SENATOR 

JOSH HAWLEY, 799 RIVERS EDGE RD, OZARK, MO 65721 

GOVERNOR 

DARRELL LEON MCCLANAHAN III, 24346 S. 2425 RD, MILO, MO 64767 

JEREMY GUNDEL, 562 BUZZARD GLORY RD, WASHBURN, MO 65772 

BILL EIGEL, 398 PATRIOTIC TRAIL, WELDON SPRING, MO 63304 

ROBERT JAMES OLSON, 3873 E WASHITA ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65809 

JOHN R. (JAY) ASHCROFT, 112 MONTEREY DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109 

MIKE KEHOE, 3589 GETTYSBURG PL, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109 

CHRIS WRIGHT, 11351 AMELIA LANE, JOPLIN, MO 64804 

DARREN L GRANT, 190 FEE FEE RD APT B, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043 

AMBER THOMSEN, 526 JELLYSTONE RD #255, HOLLISTER, MO 65672 

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 

HOLLY REHDER, 380 NATCHEZ TRACE, SCOTT CITY, MO 63780 

DAVE WASINGER, 2 HUNTLEIGH WOODS, ST. LOUIS, MO 63131 

LINCOLN HOUGH, 662 S KICKAPOO, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 

PAUL BERRY III, 11932 BARBARA, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043 

TIM BAKER, 5050 CALVEY CREEK RD, ROBERTSVILLE, MO 63072 

MATTHEW E.PORTER, 4577 AUSTIN KNOLL CT., SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304 

SECRETARY OF STATE 

VALENTINA GOMEZ, 2811 INDIANA AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63118 

SHANE SCHOELLER, 7448 TURKEY HATCH CT, WILLARD, MO 65781 

DENNY HOSKINS, 709 CEDAR DRIVE APT B, WARRENSBURG, MO 64093 

ADAM J. SCHWADRON, 419 ANGELIQUE PL, ST. CHARLES, MO 63303 

JAMIE CORLEY, 7186 DELMAR BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63130 

DEAN PLOCHER, 12819 WOOD VALLEY CT, ST LOUIS, MO 63131 

MARY ELIZABETH COLEMAN, PO BOX 1409 131 W HIGH STREET, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102 

MIKE CARTER, 500 BOONE’S LICK RD., ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 

STATE TREASURER 

CODY SMITH, 1012 EUCLID BLVD, CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

ANDREW KOENIG, 741 SHERWICK TERRACE, MANCHESTER, MO 63021 

LORI ROOK, 2048 SOUTH HWY J, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65809 

VIVEK MALEK, 800 STONE BRIDGE SPRINGS DRIVE, WILDWOOD, MO 63005 

TINA GOODRICK, 5102 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64506 

KARAN PUJJI, 11317 FAIRWAYS DR, CREVE COEUR, MO 63141 

ATTORNEY GENERAL 

WILL SCHARF, 8125 STRATFORD DR, CLAYTON, MO 63105 

ANDREW BAILEY, 82 WARDENS BRANCH RD., HERMANN, MO 65041 

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE 

DISTRICT 2, ANN WAGNER, 1203 DEVONWORTH DR., TOWN & COUNTRY, MO 63017 

DISTRICT 2, PETER PFEIFER, 14361 WILLOW BEND, TOWN & COUNTRY, MO 63017 

DISTRICT 3, ARNIE C. AC (ARN) DIENOFF, 1202 BEGONIA DR, OFALLON, MO 63366 

DISTRICT 3, CHAD BICKNELL, 14 OZARK LN, ARNOLD, MO 63010 

DISTRICT 3, KYLE BONE, 946 STONE GATE DR, DE SOTO, MO 63020 

DISTRICT 3, BOB ONDER, 4015 S. HWY 94, AUGUSTA, MO 63332 

DISTRICT 3, KURT SCHAEFER, 7525 S WARREN SCHOOL RD., COLUMBIA, MO 65203 

DISTRICT 3, JUSTIN HICKS, 131 SOMMERSET CT., O’FALLON, MO 63367 

DISTRICT 3, BRUCE A. BOWMAN, 2110 SCENIC DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 

U.S. SENATOR 

KARLA MAY, 800 ARLINGTON AVE APT 108, ST. LOUIS, MO 63112 

DECEMBER L. HARMON, 4476 W BELLVIEW DRIVE APT B, COLUMBIA, MO 65203 

LUCAS KUNCE, 302 N SPRING ST APT C, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 

MITA BISWAS, 170 FEE FEE RD., #B, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043 

GOVERNOR 

ERIC MORRISON, 8805 HUNTER ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64138 

CRYSTAL QUADE, 210 WEST COMMERCIAL ST. STE. C, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803 

SHERYL GLADNEY, 2305 FOX CHASE DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 

HOLLIS L LASTER, 5801 BERMUDA DR, NORMANDY, MO 63121 

MIKE HAMRA, 4555 E. BERKELEY ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65809 


RICHARD BROWN, 5130 LAWN AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64130 

ANASTASIA SYES, 9210 OUTERBELT CT., ST. LOUIS, MO 63121 


MONIQUE WILLIAMS, 4268 ENRIGHT AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 

BARBARA PHIFER, 1733 W. WOODBINE AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63122 

HALEY JACOBSON, 5966 S. CUBA CT., ST. LOUIS, MO 63139 

U.S. SENATOR 

W.C. YOUNG, 8300 E 88TH TERRACE APT 1003, KANSAS CITY, MO 64138 

GOVERNOR 

BILL SLANTZ, 1620 CONGRESS WAY, ST CHARLES, MO 63303 


KEN IVERSON, 17 AUVERGNE DR., LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO 63367 


CARL HERMAN FREESE, 1983 FREESE LN, FORISTELL, MO 63348 


JOHN A. HARTWIG, JR., 7707 DAVIS DR., CLAYTON, MO 63105-2615 

STATE SENATOR 

DISTRICT 23, ADAM SCHNELTING, 28 MORNING WIND COURT, ST PETERS, MO 63304 

DISTRICT 23, DAN O’CONNELL, 5 CLAIM JUMPER COURT, SAINT PETERS, MO 63376 

DISTRICT 23, RICH CHRISMER, 25 BARKWOOD TRAILS DR, ST. PETERS, MO 63376 

DISTRICT 23, PHIL CHRISTOFANELLI, 537 SGT PEPPER DR, ST. PETERS, MO 63376 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE 

DISTRICT 63, TRICIA K. BYRNES, 2804 FAIRWAY ESTATES CT, WENTZVILLE, MO 63385 

DISTRICT 64, TONY LOVASCO, 1752 KOCH RD, O’FALLON, MO 63366 

DISTRICT 64, DEANNA SELF, 1309 WHISPERING RIVER CT, ST. PAUL, MO 63366 

DISTRICT 65, WENDY L. HAUSMAN, 28 FISHERS HILL DRIVE, ST PETERS, MO 63376 

DISTRICT 69, SCOTT A. MILLER, 7 POTOMAC CT., ST CHARLES, MO 63303 

DISTRICT 102, RICHARD WILLIAM WEST, 4542 HWY Z, WENTZVILLE, MO 63385 

DISTRICT 103, DAVE HINMAN, 217 STAGE COACH LANDING DR., ST. PETERS, MO 63376 

DISTRICT 104, TERRI VIOLET, 62 BARTLEY ST, ST PETERS, MO 63376 

DISTRICT 104, JEREMY J. LLOYD, 109 MEADOW RIDGE CT, ST. PETERS, MO 63376 

DISTRICT 105, COLIN WELLENKAMP, 20 DELACROIX PLACE, ST. CHARLES, MO 63303 

DISTRICT 106, TRAVIS WILSON, 3492 WAINWRIGHT ST, ST CHARLES, MO 63301 

DISTRICT 107, MARK MATTHIESEN, 6910 EMMONS DR., O’FALLON, MO 63368 

DISTRICT 108, MAX CALFO, 6102 FOUNTAIN GRASS DR, LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO 63367 

DISTRICT 108, MIKE COSTLOW, 2 MONET CT, DARNENNE PRAIRIE, MO 63368 

CIRCUIT JUDGE 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 3, ERIN S. BURLISON, 611 LOUGHMOR PASS, WELDON SPRING, MO 63304 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 4, ROBERT CORNEJO, 101 BERRY MANOR CIRCLE, ST. PETERS, MO 63376 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 4, DENNIS R. CHASSANIOL, 813 SNOWBERRY RIDGE DRIVE, O’FALLON, MO 63366 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 4, MATTHEW THORNHILL, 216 HUNTLEIGH CREST DR., ST. CHARLES, MO 63303 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 5, CHRIS MCDONOUGH, 5730 WRENWYCK PL, WELDON SPRING, MO 63304 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 7, DWAYNE JOHNSON, 224 THORN BROOK DR, O FALLON, MO 63366 

ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE 

CIRCUIT 11, DIV. 13, CRYSTAL BLACKETER, 3200 RIVERCROSSING PL., ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 

CIRCUIT 11, DIV. 13, GWENDOLYN GOEKE, 181 ROXBURY DR., O FALLON, MO 63366 

CIRCUIT 11, DIV. 13, MITCHELL D. JOHNSON, 206 UPPER MUIRFIELD CT. S., ST. CHARLES, MO 63304 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 13, ERIC J. WULFF, 70 BLAIR PL, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV. 14, LAWRENCE (LARRY) CHRUM, 551 BARBOUR ST., ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 

CIRCUIT 11 DIV.16, VINCENT JOHNSON, 251 CHESTNUT HILL DR., O FALLON, MO 63368 

COUNTY COUNCIL 

DISTRICT 2, NATHAN BIBB, 514 COPPICE CT., WENTZVILLE, MO 63385 

DISTRICT 2, JOE BRAZIL, 20 WALNUT SPRINGS RD., DEFIANCE, MO 63341 

DISTRICT 4, DEBBIE COOK, 1275 PINEHURST CLUB CT., O FALLON, MO 63366 

DISTRICT 4, DAVE HAMMOND, 16 BURCH LN., O FALLON, MO 63366 

DISTRICT 6, PATTI YORK, 81 BLAIR PL., ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 

DISTRICT 6, MISSY PALITZSCH, 515 N. BENTON AVE., ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 

JOSEPH G. MCCULLOCH, SR., 32 EXPEDITION TRAIL CT., ST. CHARLES, MO 63303 

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES 


MARK OSMACK, 878 TOTEM WOODS CT., MANCHESTER, MO 63021 


ELAD JONATHAN GROSS, 626 DOVER PL, ST. LOUIS, MO 63111 


DISTRICT 2, RAY HARTMANN, 8035 TOWNES WAY, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117 

DISTRICT 2, CHUCK SUMMERS, 3015 NETTIE DR, ST. LOUIS, MO 63129 

DISTRICT 3, BETHANY E. MANN, 8820 MADGE AVE, BRENTWOOD, MO 63144 

DISTRICT 3, ANDREW DALY, 214 S RAVINE ST, FULTON, MO 65251 

STATE SENATOR 

DISTRICT 23, MATT WILLIAMS, 7 HAYWOOD COURT, ST CHARLES, MO 63303 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE 

DISTRICT 63, JENNA ROBERSON, 705 CHERYL ANN DRIVE, WENTZVILLE, MO 63385 

DISTRICT 64, CHERYL HIBBELER, 819 LAURA LEE DR, O FALLON, MO 63366 

DISTRICT 69, CHRIS CHAPMAN, 3520 CHERVIL DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63303 

DISTRICT 102, ALEX HISSONG, 838 RIDGETOP CIRCLE, ST. CHARLES, MO 63304 

DISTRICT 103, LIZZ CALLAHAN, 19 BRISTOL VALLEY CT, ST. PETERS, MO 63376 

LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES 


RYAN L. MUNRO, 14724 APPALACHIAN TRAIL, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 


DISTRICT 2, BRANDON DAUGHERTY, 1192 SITTING BULL DR, O’FALLON, MO 63366 

DISTRICT 3, JORDAN ROWDEN, 610 10TH ST, VIENNA, MO 65582 

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WENTZVILLE, JENNA ROBERSON, 705 CHERYL ANN DR., WENTZVILLE, MO 63385 

ELECTION AUTHORITY CERTIFICATION 

I, KURT BAHR, DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS WITHIN AND FOR THE 

COUNTY OF ST. CHARLES DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND 

FOREGOING IS A TRUE AND CORRECT LIST AS CERTIFIED TO ME BY 

JOHN R. ASHCROFT, SECRETARY OF STATE, STATE OF MISSOURI, OF 

THE OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES ARE ENTITLED TO BE VOTED 

FOR AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD AUGUST 6, 2024. 

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED MY SEAL. 

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FAMILY & KIDS 

Experience a journey of discovery at the 

National Museum of Transportation 

By Kate Uptergrove 

The year was 1944 and America’s only four-term president, 

Franklin D. Roosevelt, was in the White House. In 

the only all-St. Louis World Series, the so-called Streetcar 

Series, the Cardinals defeated the Browns to claim their 

fifth Series title. In Europe, World War II was raging. 

On June 6, American troops invaded Normandy, France; 

in December, they began the last major offensive campaign 

on the Western Front at the Battle of the Bulge. 

At home, Americans supported the war effort with scrap 

metal drives – and that is where this story begins. 

Against a background of historic events, Dr. John Payne 

Roberts caught wind of an action that threatened to obliterate 

part of St. Louis’ transportation legacy. A local transit 

company was set to donate a mule-drawn streetcar known 

as Bellefontaine #33 to a scrap drive. Roberts knew he 

couldn’t let that happen. 

The streetcar wasn’t particularly special. In fact, it was 

rather ordinary – in the late 1800s, it had carried passengers 

from St. Louis City to north St. Louis County – but 

The museum’s Creation Station is a hands-on learning and 

play area for children five and younger. (Source: TNMOT) 

it was in danger of being lost for all time. Roberts and his 

mentor, Dr. John R. Smith, acted quickly to save it. 

Bellefontaine #33 was the first acquisition of the St. 

Louis Railway Historical Society. Today, it’s called The 

National Museum of Transportation (TNMOT) and its 

collection of trains, planes and automobiles is recognized 

as the largest collection of transportation vehicles in the 

world. Plus it’s built on real train tracks and has a real 

tunnel, albeit one that is no longer in service. 

“But the Union Pacific rail line actually runs right behind 

the upper part of the museum’s property so guests can hear 

the Union Pacific trains multiple times a day,” assured Jessica 

Hood, the museum’s manager of guest experiences. 

Trains, trains and more trains 

They say opposites attract and two of the most popular 

exhibits fit that description perfectly. On one end is the Union 

Pacific “Big Boy,” which is considered to be the world’s largest 

successful steam locomotive. It was used to haul heavy 

freight trains over the mountains between Cheyenne, Wyoming, 

and Ogden, Utah. Weighing in at 600 tons, it’s a lot 

larger than the museum’s fan favorite miniature train. 

Hop aboard the Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train 

and you’ll be able to view a substantial portion of the 

museum’s property during a 20-minute narrated trip. The 

train departs at the top of every hour. Ride tickets are $6 

per person on top of the $16 adult ($8 child) entry fee. 

“We are actually in the process of upgrading to a new 

locomotive for the miniature train so that’s very exciting,” 

Hood said. 

The best way to check on special events, such as the new 

locomotive’s arrival, is to follow the museum on Facebook, 

or check out its website (tnmot.org). On the website, transportation 

enthusiasts can read about the museum’s collection, 

and under the Youth & Family tab, under “Explore,” 

get insider information in a series of short videos, dubbed 

Speedy McWheels Adventures. 

One of the trains featured in the Speedy McWheels series 

Miniature train at the transportation museum. (Source: TNMOT) 

is the “Daniel Nason,” the oldest steam locomotive in the 

museum’s collection and one of the oldest surviving locomotives 

in the nation. Built in 1863, it was powered by coal 

although the organizers of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair 

disguised it to look like an older wood-burning locomotive. 

You can’t board the Daniel Nason but Hood said there 

are a dozen or so trains on display that visitors can board 

and explore. 

“Any of them with a yellow set of stairs are ones that 

guests can board. These trains feature signage about what 

life was like when riding as a passenger,” Hood said. 

Guided tours, available each day at 10 a.m., weather 

permitting, also help guests to understand the significance 

of the museum’s extensive 70-piece locomotive collection, 

most of which is under cover at the Roberts Pavilion. 

When tours are not in session, a tour guide is on hand at the 

pavilion to answer any questions guests might have. 

Automotive innovation 

From jet engines to cars powered by the sun, guests can 

find modern marvels alongside vintage vehicles in the 

museum’s automotive collection. 

One of the biggest draws is a fully restored Chrysler turbine 

car, one of only eight left in the country. 

According to museum records, a total of 55 turbine cars 

were built by the Chrysler Corporation. The body of the 

car was handmade by Ghia, an Italian Design Studio, and 

then shipped to the United States where the engine was 

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IMAGINE • TRY • EXPLORE 

Imagine yourself as a stunt pilot. The Adventure Pod at the St. Louis Science Center simulates the experience of being in a propellerdriven 

stunt aircraft doing tricks at an airshow. The experience is suitable for all ages; however, guests under 42 inches in height must 

be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older. Learn more at slcl.org. 

Try making ice cream in honor of National Dairy Month – no machine is needed. Find the recipe and learn more about the rich history of 

dairy in St. Louis by reading “Sweet treats to celebrate National Dairy Month” at midriversnewsmagazine.com. 

Explore what’s new at the St. Louis Zoo and the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station during National Zoo and Aquarium Month. Did 

you know that the first American zoo opened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1874? The St. Louis Zoo originated as the Zoological 

Society of St. Louis in 1910. The St. Louis Aquarium is just a kid. It opened in 2020. To learn more about the St. Louis Zoo, visit stlzoo. 

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Chicago & Illinois Midland #551 

(Source: TNMOT) 

installed. Five cars were built in 1962 as 

prototypes used for troubleshooting, and 

each was slightly different from the others. 

A total of 50 identical turbine cars were 

built between October 1963 and October 

1964. They were all two-door hardtop 

coupes with power brakes and power 

steering. All were painted identically with 

a color known as “Turbine Bronze.” The 

engine that powered the turbine car could 

operate on many different fuels, required 

less maintenance and lasted longer than the 

piston engine. 

More recently, the museum began showcasing 

the 2008 solar car designed by students 

at Principia College. In 2022, the 

college’s solar car team placed first in the 

American Solar Car Challenge, a competition 

to design, build, and drive solar-powered 

cars in a cross-country time/distance 

rally event. Annually, teams compete over 

a 1,500-2,000 mile course between multiple 

cities across the country. 

This year’s challenge takes place in July 

with competitors arriving at Southern Illinois 

University Edwardsville on July 21. 

The cars will be available for viewing from 

6-8 p.m. on campus and will depart the following 

morning with a checkpoint in Jefferson 

City on July 22. 

New plane acquisition 

New to the museums collection of planes 

is an F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet built in St. 

Louis by Boeing. 

The Super Hornet is a U.S. navy carrierbased, 

supersonic fighter jet. 

As weather and time allows, volunteers 

are working to restore the jet on the museum’s 

parking lot. Funds are also being 

raised to support the renovation. 

Whether you look in admiration at rails, 

roads or skies, the National Museum of 

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St. Louis Community College helps geospatial technology careers take flight 

Mapping technology comes with certain 

expectations. We expect it to work, 

be accurate, adapt when we fail to follow 

instructions and get us back on course. 

But how does all of that happen? 

“There’s a whole lot of science and 

knowledge getting us to that point,” said 

Stephen W. White, EdD, president and 

chief academic officer for St. Louis 

Community College - Wildwood. 

“People follow directions programmed 

into their phones. That’s GIS (geospatial 

information systems) at work,” White 

said. “Experts plotted those geographic 

coordinates into a digital format so that 

our phones could read them and take us 

where we wanted to go.” 

Traditionally, those experts needed 

graduate-level coursework to work in 

the field, White said. But now, students 

at both STLCC-Wildwood and STLCC- 

Florissant Valley can take courses that 

will open doors to geospatial technology-related 

careers – with more courses 

coming soon. 

Currently, the college offers four geospatial 

technology (GST) courses. GST 

101 and GST 201 focus on the industrystandard 

ArcGIS mapping products and 

their various modules for exploratory 

Learning to pilot unmanned aircraft is among 

the newest course options at STLCC- 

Wildwood and STLCC-Florissant Valley. 

(Source: STLCC) 

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GST 150 concentrate on drone technology. 

The former equips students to earn the Part 

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Aviation Administration, which is required 

for commercial drone operation. The latter 

delves into the drone operation skills essential 

for demanding tasks such as site surveys, 

inspections, search and rescue operations, as 

well as drone photography and videography. 

Soon, the college will expand these 

courses to three new certificate programs. 

This effort is supported by more than $1.75 

million in funding from Congress and the 

state of Missouri. 

STLCC’s new programs include: 

• A commercial drone pilot training, featuring 

coursework offered in traditional 

classroom settings and new netted structures 

being built at STLCC-Wildwood and 

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• A survey technician program that will 

result in a certificate of specialization and 

include classroom and field training using 

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• A geographical information systems 

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White said the catalyst for the college’s 

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progress, investing in six new buildings 

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“Students who complete our GST courses 

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• New programs such as advanced imaging 

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perspective. 

Local politicians and aviation enthusiasts gathered at Spirit of St. Louis Airport on 

June 7 for the groundbreaking of a new luxury hangar complex, called Spirit Sky 

Club. Pictured are the Sky Club founders with local government representatives, 

from left: Alex Martin, Douglas Martin, County Executive Dr. Sam Page, Kevin Alm, 

Griffin Alm and County Council Member Mark Harder. 

(Laura Brown Photo) 

BUSINESS 

BRIEFS 

PLACES 

A ground breaking for a new $10 million 

luxury hangar complex at Spirit of St. 

Louis Airport, Spirit Sky Club, was held 

on June 7. Spirit Sky Club was founded 

by two father-son duos, Douglas and 

Alexander Martin, and Kevin and Griffin 

Alm. They decided to pursue the business, 

both as a fun project and to help alleviate 

a hangar shortage. Spirit Sky Club will 

include 28 hangars accommodating singleengine 

aircraft, twin-engine aircraft and 

light business jets. The new facility will be 

located at the northern portion of the field 

near Runway 26R and will have private 

parking and fenced-in security for safety. 

• • • 

The Home Builders Association (HBA), 

on behalf of the Home Builders Charitable 

Foundation, presented a $13,868 donation 

to St. Peters Senior Citizen Corporation 

grant writer and resident Frances Kern. The 

donation will be used to replace a roof on 

one apartment building and repair roofs on 

the other 12 buildings. St. Peters Senior Citizen 

Corporation operates St. Peters Senior 

Village, an independent living community 

of 52 apartments for low-income senior 

citizens. The HBA is a local trade association 

of more than 600 member firms representing 

the residential construction industry. 

The Home Builders Charitable Foundation 

is the HBA’s charitable arm, is a nonprofit 

organization dedicated to providing housing 

assistance to people or organizations with 

special shelter needs. 

• • • 

The emergency room at SSM Health St. 

Joseph Hospital – Wentzville has doubled 

its bed capacity to 14 private rooms, along 

with a renovated emergency care department 

with faster delivery of health care 

services. People who need mental health 

services and general health services can be 

seen on-site in the redesigned emergency 

department. 

PEOPLE 

New Perspective, a senior living company, 

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Spring location, which opens in August. 

Gano, a Missouri native, brings more than 

26 years of senior living industry leadership 

experience to New Perspective. Founded in 

1998, New Perspective is a family-owned 

company that develops, owns and operates 

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1311 or visit NPSeniorLiving.com. 

• • • 

The Economic Development Council of 

St. Charles County announced the promotion 

of Amanda Schaub to assistant vice 

president of business incubation and community 

engagement. Schaub joined the 

EDC in 2016 and manages its large-scale 

events and special projects. She oversees 

the MO’ Cowbell Marathon, the Economic 

Development Awards Luncheon, 

Holiday Celebration and STEM Awards 

Breakfast. 

• • • 

Brian Whittle, CPA, joins Fort Zumwalt 

School District this month as chief 

financial officer. Whittle comes to the 

district from the private sector, where 

he worked as an account executive in 

the employee health and benefits division 

of a global insurance firm. Prior to 

that, Whittle spent 10 years as the finance 

director at Parkway School District and 

has spent time in municipal government. 

Whittle replaces Jeff Orr, who is retiring 

effective June 30 after serving the district 

for 17 years.



LOCAL 

EVENTS 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

St. Charles Riverwalk Market is from 

7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday mornings 

through Nov. 30 at the Foundry Art Centre 

Parking Lot, 520 N. Main Center in St. 

Charles, featuring fresh produce and crafts 

from local vendors, live music and more. 

For details, visit stcharlescitymo.gov/1132/ 

The-St-Charles-Riverwalk-Market. 

• • • 

St. Charles Flea and Artisan Market 

is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second Saturday 

of every month through December 

at St. Charles City Hall (upper level of 

parking garage), 200 N. Second St. in St. 

Charles. For details, visit stcharlesflea.com. 

• • • 

Humorous Art Show is on display 

through Sunday, July 14 at the St. Peters 

Cultural Arts Centre, 1 Saint Peters Centre 

Blvd. For details, visit stpetersmo.net/artscenter. 

• • • 

O’Fallon Theatre Works presents 

“Mean Girls” at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 

Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays, June 

21-30 at O’Fallon City Hall, 100 N. Main 

St. This show contains content involving 

emotional and physical bullying. It is recommended 

for ages 13 and up. Resident 

cost is $14, non-resident cost is $16. Tickets 

at ofallon.mo.us/otw. 

• • • 

The Missouri Ink Tattoo Exhibition is 

from July 7-Aug. 24 at The Foundry, 520 

N. Main Center in St. Charles. The opening 

reception is from 5-8 p.m. on July 7. For 

details, visit foundryartcentre.org/2024- 

missouri-ink. 

• • • 

Shakespeare’s Performance in the 

Park - “The Tempest” is at 6:30 p.m. on 

Thursday, Aug. 8 at O’Day Park Amphitheater, 

1000 O’Day Park Drive in O’Fallon. 

Food trucks will be on site. Free admission 

and parking. For details, visit ofallon. 

mo.us. 

BENEFITS 

The Kaufman Fund Golf Tournament 

is on Monday, July 22 at Whitmoor Country 

Club, 1100 Whitmoor Drive in Weldon 

Spring. Details and reservations at one. 

bidpal.net/tkfgolf2024/ticketing. 

• • • 

Support Our Troops Supply Drive 

is from Aug. 5-Sept. 11 at the O’Fallon 

Municipal Centre, 100 N. Main St.; the 

Renaud Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle and 

the O’Fallon Justice Center, 1019 Bryan 

Road. Drop off personal care items and 

snacks for deployed U.S. troops. Monetary 

donations to sponsor shipping costs should 

be made payable to H.E.R.O.E.S. Care. 

For details, visit ofallon.mo.us/volunteer. 

CONCERTS/FESTIVALS 

O’Fallon Jammin’ Concert Series is 

from 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays through 

Aug. 6 at the Civic Park Bandstand, 403 

Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Admission 

and parking are free. Food trucks and concessions 

will be available. Bring chairs or 

blankets for lawn seating. For the full concert 

calendar, visit ofallon.mo.us/jammin. 

• • • 

Beale Street Concert Series is from 

6-8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the 

month every month through October in 

the Streets of St. Charles, 1520 S. Fifth 

Street. Bring a lawn chair, but no coolers 

or outside food or drink. Free event. To see 

a complete schedule and band lineup, visit 

discoverstcharles.com. 

• • • 

St. Peters’ Sunset Concert Series is 

from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on select Friday nights 

through September at 370 Lakeside Park in 

St. Peters. Free event. See the full concert 

schedule at stpetersmo.net/sunset. 

• • • 

Hot Summer Nights is from 6-10 p.m. 

on the second Saturday of the month 

through September on Second Street 

between Morgan St. and Decatur streets in 

Frenchtown. Food trucks, local breweries 

and live music at 7 p.m. For details, visit 

stcharlescitymo.gov. 

• • • 

Twilight Market is from 3-7 p.m. on 

the 2nd Saturday of every month through 

November at 301 Main St. in St. Peters, 

featuring artists, makers, vendors, musicians, 

food and drink. Free event. For 

details, visit stpetersmo.net. 

• • • 

Dardenne Prairie Summer Concerts 

are from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays at 

City Hall Park, 2032 Hanley Road. Bring 

seating. Concessions will be available 

for purchase. June 21 - Joe Dirt and the 

Dirty Boys Band. July 19 - Trixie Delight. 

Aug. 16 - Dr. Zhivegas. For details, visit 

dardenneprairie.org/parks_and_recreation/events. 

• • • 

St. Peters’ Sunset Saturday is at 4:30 

p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.) on Saturday, 

June 22 at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters, 

featuring Butch Wax & The Hollywoods, 

The Charles Glenn Group and fireworks. 

For details, visit stpetersmo.net/sunset. 

• • • 

See EVENTS, page 31 



I EVENTS I 29 

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DISTRICT 23, from page 10 

2. What challenges do you see with K-12 

education in Missouri? 

Schnelting: The most common concern I 

hear from my constituents is that their kids 

are being exposed to, or even indoctrinated 

with, ideologies that are adverse to those 

of their own families. K-12 is not a college 

classroom where you can weigh all sorts 

of ideologies to gain a greater understanding 

of cultural influences. Children should 

not be exposed to controversial ideologies 

in grade school. They should be learning 

reading, writing, math, etc. Our children 

cannot afford our silence on this issue. I 

have a record of fighting for our kids and 

will continue to do that in the Senate. 

O’Connell: Extremist national politics 

don’t have a place in our classrooms 

and only hinder effective teaching methods 

and student outcomes. We want to 

promote innovative teaching methods 

that value common sense through a balanced 

and pragmatic approach. Missouri 

is currently ranked 21st in standardized 

testing, which is a great testament to the 

dedication of our teachers who are ranked 

50th in pay. This is not how a capitalist 

society rewards dedication and professionalism. 

We need leaders that focus on 

our teacher welfare and student outcomes. 

Our children need food and healthcare, 

not government oversight on bathroom 

and reading habits. 

Chrismer: The lack of academic excellence 

and achievement is very apparent in 

our public schools. Our children deserve 

a proper education that prepares them for 

their future. They need to be challenged 

for their own sake. Reading and math 

are the most basic skills and need special 

attention. If you can read proficiently, 

you can do almost anything. The public 

schools need an overhaul of standard 

requirements that test the students each 

year as they move forward. The current 

requirements are not working. Colleges 

are reporting that students are not proficient 

in these basic skills. 

Christofanelli: Too many schools are 

focused on woke politics over quality education. 

Many parents feel that they do not 

have adequate options when it comes to 

selecting the best educational environment 

for their children. Tremendous strides were 

made by the successful passage of my legislation 

creating the MoScholars program, 

which has given thousands of families 

access to tax credit-funded scholarships to 

private schools. This work is not finished 

until every family is able to choose the 

education that works best for their kids. 

By increasing competition and providing 

more options, we can drive improvements 

in educational quality and outcomes. 

3. If elected, what are you going to do to 

ensure a stable Missouri economy? 

Schnelting: I will continue to responsibly 

cut taxes and unnecessary regulatory burdens. 

Having voted for one of the largest 

tax cuts in state history, I’m committed to 

ensuring that government lives within its 

means just like my constituents are forced 

to do every single day. If many of my constituents 

are forced to cut their budgets and 

forgo luxuries that they would prefer, state 

government should not be exempt from 

this kind of fiscal restraint. 

O’Connell: The only way government 

can truly grow an economy is to create 

careers, not just low-wage temporary jobs. 

Instead of trying to attract warehouse 

jobs that want cheap unskilled labor, we 

should be incentivizing skilled work that 

pays well enough to live in this county. 

Missouri is the intersection of nearly 

every highway, railroad and waterway 

in the United States. Companies should 

be incentivized to sponsor employees 

through nationally recognized certifications 

and training programs. With a thoroughly 

trained, career-ready population, 

manufacturers will seek out Missouri as 

their new base of operations. 

Chrismer: As the longest-serving state 

representative from St. Charles on the 

State Budget Committee, I am aware of the 

need for fiscal responsibility as the state 

manages the people’s money. In the last 

three years, the state budget has increased 

by 73%, with not much to show for this 

increased spending besides more taxes. 

Other conservative states have run budgets 

that improve the lives of their citizens with 

a less burdensome tax base. The Republican 

General Assembly should be a leader 

in running a conservative spending agenda, 

and with my experience in tax relief, we 

can do better. 

Christofanelli: Fiscal responsibility in 

the legislature and a pro-business environment 

across the state are critical for our 

economy’s success. I will always fight for 

a balanced budget and oppose massive 

spending bills our state can’t afford. To 

ensure we have a pro-business climate, I 

will strive to reduce regulatory burdens 

on businesses and lower the cost of doing 

business in Missouri. By fostering a probusiness 

environment and ensuring fiscal 

responsibility, we can create a stable and 

prosperous economy for all Missourians. 

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EVENTS, from page 29 

New Town Concert Series featuring 

“Ticket to the Beatles” is from 7-10 p.m. on 

Saturday, June 22 at the New Town Amphitheater, 

3312 Rue Royale in St. Charles. 

Bring seating. Free event. For details, visit 

discoverstcharles.com/events. 

• • • 

History in Harmony is from 1-4 p.m. on 

June 23 and 30 on South Main Street in St. 

Charles. A rotating line-up of guest musicians 

stroll through the historic district. 

• • • 

Celebrating America’s Music is at 3 

p.m. on Sunday, June 23 at Dardenne Presbyterian 

Church, 7400 S. Outer 364. The 

concert features the Chancel Choir and 

instrumentalists of Dardenne Presbyterian 

Church and musicians from the community. 

Free event. 

• • • 

Food Truck Event is from 5-8 p.m. on 

Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Blanchette Park, 1900 

W. Randolph in St. Charles. Enjoy live 

entertainment and local food truck vendors. 

Some trucks may be cash only. Bring seating. 

Free event. No alcoholic beverages or glass 

allowed. No pets, except service animals. For 

details, visit discoverstcharles.com. 

• • • 

Festival of the Little Hills is from 4-10 

p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16; from 9 a.m.-10 

p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 and from 9 

a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 on Main 

Street and Frontier Park in Historic St. 

Charles, featuring over 300 arts and crafts 

vendors, nonprofit organizations and entertainment. 

Free event. No pets allowed 

except service animals. For details, visit 

festivalofthelittlehills.com. 

• • • 

The Tattoo Arts and Crafts Fair is 

from 2-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 and from 

noon-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at The 

Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center in 

St. Charles. The Foundry and Oasis Studio 

and Gallery are teaming up for this parttattoo, 

part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts 

fair. Food trucks, live music and more. For 

details, visit foundryartcentre.org. 

FAMILY & KIDS 

Friday Night Public Stargazing begins 

at sunset or 7 p.m. on clear Friday nights 

at the Broemmelsiek Park Astronomy Site, 

1593 Schwede Road in Wentzville. Join 

the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri 

at the astronomy viewing area for 

free educational programs for the entire 

family. Viewing begins at sunset and can 

last into the night. Advanced registration is 

requested for groups of 10 or more. Free 

event. For details, visit asemonline.org. 

• • • 

Art Clinic is from 2-5 p.m. on Fridays 

at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, 1 

Saint Peters Centre Blvd. All artists are 

welcome to attend. Advanced registration 

is not required. Bring supplies and a current 

project or start something new. Professional 

artist, Jerry Thomas will give 

hands-on guidance and instruction. $12 

for Cultural Arts Centre members and 

non-members. For details or to register, 

call (314) 878-3048 or visit stpetersmo. 

net/242/Art-Classes-Programs. 

• • • 

Dive-In Movie - “Encanto” is at 7:30 p.m. 

on Friday, July 19 at Blanchette Aquatic 

Facility, 1900 Randolph in St. Charles. 

Movie snacks and beverages will be available 

for purchase. No outside food or drinks 

are allowed. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased 

in advance. Register at stcharlesparks. 

com/blanchette-aquatic-facility. 

• • • 

Summer Sendoff is from 1-4 p.m. on 

Sunday, Aug. 11 at O’Day Park (Adventure 

Playground), 1000 O’Day Park Drive 

in O’Fallon. Celebrate the end of summer 

and the start of school with hot dogs from 

Pappy’s Well-Dressed Frank and treats 

from Lulu’s Shaved Ice & Creamery. There 

will be a variety of activities courtesy of the 

Renaud Center. Event admission and parking 

are free. For details, visit ofallon.mo.us. 

SPECIAL INTEREST 

St. Charles County Pachyderm Club 

meets at noon every Friday at B. Hall’s 

Family Grill, 3782 Monticello Plaza Drive 

in O’Fallon. Be informed and meet elected 

officials. No meetings on holiday weekends. 

For details, visit sccpachyderms.org. 

• • • 

The Wentzville Veteran’s Coffee 

group meets at 9 a.m. every second and 

fourth Wednesday at the Wentzville Senior 

Center, 500 Great Oaks Blvd. Join for 

some comradery and coffee. For details, 

visit wentzvillemo.gov. 

• • • 

Cottleville/Weldon Spring Rotary 

Club meets at noon every Wednesday 

at Bemo’s, 5373 Hwy. N. in Cottleville. 

RSVP to Toddrasche01@gmail.com. 

Details at cwsrotary.org. 

• • • 

Saving America 2024: The Economy 

& The Courts is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on 

Tuesday, June 25 at the Funny Bone,1520 

S. Fifth St. in Saint Charles. Expert speakers 

sharing insights and opinions with 

a discussion on the future of America’s 

economy and the impact of the courts. Free 

event. To reserve seats, visit eventbrite. 

com and search, “Saving America 2024: 

The Economy & The Courts.” 

• • • 

The Missouri Numismatic Society hosts 

its 64th Annual July Coin Show from 

Thursday July 18 starting at 10 a.m. to 

Saturday July 20 ending at 4 p.m. at the St. 

Charles Convention Center. Scotsman will 

hold an auction on Friday starting at 5 p.m. 

Admission and parking are free. There will 

be numismatic exhibits, young numismatist 

activities and prizes. The Missouri Numismatic 

Society, founded in 1938, is the oldest 

education numismatic society in Missouri. 

• • • 

Beginner Embroidery - Lavender 

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The Foundry, 520 N. Main Center in St. 

Charles. Participants will learn the stem 

stitch, running stitch and French knot as 

they embroider a bouquet of lavender. Supplies 

are provided. Cost is $75. To register, 

visit foundryartcentre.org. 

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