Wentzville Newspaper

SUNDAY JULY 8, 2012 EDITION

WENTZVILLEHOMETOWN NEWS

Boy Struck andKilled by Trainin Wentzville

LOCAL

Missouri PoliceOfficer Accused ofTrading No ArrestFor Sex

MISSOURI

Children Killed WhileSwimming at Lake ofthe Ozarks

Symptoms ofDiabetes in Men

EDITORIAL

How HollywoodRoyalty Got Outof Speeding Tickets

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Mitchell Maserang, 15, was struckand killed by a train in Wentzvilleon Sunday, July 1, 2012

Boy Struck and Killed by Trainin Wentzville

Mitchell, who was going to be asophomore at Fox High School inArnold, was wearing earbuds andcrossing railroad tracks near Main

Wentzville Board ApprovesFinancial Incentives for GMExpansion

Wentzville—At its June 27 Boardof Aldermen meeting, Wentzville’sBoard approved an ordinanceauthorizing the city to providefinancial incentives to help GeneralMotors (GM) construct a 500,000-square-foot expansion of GM’sWentzville Assembly Plant, but thefinal total of the incentives GMwill receive depends on the num-ber of jobs the auto manufactureradds at the Wentzville plant. Theplanned expansion at the plant willinclude a new production line forthe Chevrolet Colorado mid-sizepickup, and could add as many as2,000 new jobs to the existing1,300 jobs already present at theplant. GM is expected to invest$300,000,000 in the project. To help GM finance the project,the city has agreed to provide GMwith two primary incentives: asales-tax exemption that will allowGM to purchase constructionmaterials for the project free ofsales tax, and a partial property-taxabatement, which will exempt GMfrom paying up to 75 percent of theproperty taxes it would haveotherwise had to pay on the expan-sion and new equipment purchasedas a part of the project. The projectwill be con-

structed in annual phases, with thelast phase expected to occur in2016. Tax abatement for eachphase will last for a period of tenyears. To help ensure the citydoes not provide full incentiveswithout receiving the expectedbenefits, the amount of propertytax GM will have to pay is tied tothe number of jobs retained andcreated by the project. If there areat least 3,300 jobs at the plantbeginning in 2014, GM will pay25 percent of the property taxamount, thus receiving the full 75percent tax exemption. If thenumber of jobs is less than 3,300,GM will pay a higher percentageof the property tax amount. GM’spayments in lieu of taxes arebased on a sliding scale to ensurethat if fewer jobs than expectedare provided at the plant, GM willget less tax abatement. Wentzville’s elected officialsfeel General Motors’ expansion ofthe Wentzville Assembly Plantbrings both GM and Wentzville asignificant step forward in provid-ing more jobs and enhancedeconomic stabilization to Wentz-ville and surrounding communi-ties. Wentzville Mayor NickGuccione expressed his supportfor the Board’s action and GM’sexpansion plans. “The Board’sapproval represents anothersignificant step forward for thecity of Wentzville and for theregion,” said Guccione. “At atime when many areas are strug-gling with stagnant job markets,this partnership between GM andWentzville creates the opportunityfor tremendous growth in employ-ment opportunities in the comingyears.”

sex with him in exchange for notarresting them. Jeffrey Holmes was released on$75,000 bond Tuesday after beingcharged with two counts of acced-ing to corruption by a publicservant. The police departmentsays Holmes has been suspendedwithout pay. He has been on theforce for 13 years. Prosecutors say Holmes had sexwith the women at different motelsin March and April in exchange fornot arresting them. One of thewomen told police she was work-ing as a prostitute. The other saidshe had outstanding warrants andmarijuana in her motel room whenshe met Holmes. Holmes’ lawyer, Kevin Regan,didn’t immediately respond tomessages seeking comment.

Police OfficerAccused ofTrading noArrest for Sex

Street in Wentzville about 9:45a.m. Sunday when he was hit by aNorfolk Southern freight train.Hewas visiting his father and step-mother, and had been walking fromtheir home in Wentzville to thetown’s flea market. He was goingto buy some Hot Wheels cars toadd to his collection — he hadthousands of them. “He was the only 15-year-old Iknow who would strike up aconversation with an adult andcarry on a whole conversation,”said an uncle, Chris Kaiser ofOverland. “He was a pure soul.” The accident is the secondrecent fatality in the region involv-ing a teen walking along traintracks.

A 47-year-old Kansas Citypolice officer has been chargedwith corruption after prosecutorssay he demanded two women have

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Children Killed While Swimmingat Lake of the Ozarks

Two children from Ashland are dead on this Independence Day afteran incident at the Lake of the Ozarks. At about 12:05 p.m., a girl, 13, and her brother, 8, were swimmingnear the 6.5 mile marker in the Gravois Arm of the lake when they wereelectrocuted. Investigators with the Highway Patrol are still trying tofigure out the source of the electricity. Several adults at the scene were able to get the children out of thewater and perform CPR until medical personnel arrived. Crews took them to Lake Regional Hospital were doctors pronouncedthem dead. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate their deaths.

Update: Wednesday, July 4th at 6:58 p.m.:

While troopers are still investigating the cause, a spokesman with theHighway Patrol told KRCG 13 he knows of one possibility. “Well, I know they’ve got several docks there with slides they godown and pumps that pump water onto the slides,” Sgt. Paul Reinschsaid. “That could be a possibility.” Reinsch said adults who jumped into the water to rescue the childrenreported feeling a strange sensation.

Conservation officials say asoutheast Missouri man who diedafter being bitten by a snake lastweekend is only the state’s secondfatality resulting from a copper-head bite.

Copperhead KillsMissouri Man


Fifty-year-old Terry Brown ofEllsinore died Sunday in PoplarBluff after being bitten on thethumb by the snake in his family’stent along the Current River.Reports say Brown was trying toget the snake out of the tent Satur-day when he was bitten, and wasunconscious within 15 minutes. Missouri Department of Con-servation herpetologist says adeath in the Kansas City area in1965 is the only other time aperson died in Missouri from acopperhead bite.

How Hollywood Royalty gotout of Speeding Tickets

They are a revealing insight into an innocent abuse of power to-gether with the allure of celebrity. When traffic policeman Roy Garrett patrolled Hollywood’s SunsetBoulevard during the 50s and 60s on his Harley Davidson motorbike hewould regularly pull over the great and good of the movie world. However, despite his ability to track down stars flouting the rules ofthe road, he was less keen to penalise them.Instead, the stars of Hollywood would give the cop signed photographsin exchange for him letting them off speeding tickets. Stars like Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin and Jimmy Stewart thoughtthey were headed for trouble when the career policeman sauntered up totheir side window. But as soon as officer Garrett realised who the driver was he rou-tinely ignored their misdemeanors in return for the pictures. Monroe signed her print: ‘To Roy, love and kisses. Thanks forkeeping me of the clink.’ Dean Martin wrote: ‘To Roy, my new friend and pal.’ During his career, the late Mr Garrett built up a large ‘rogue’s gal-lery’ of movie stars from the halcyon days of the silver screen. His daughters, Shirley Brown and Donna Myers, have now decidedto sell the images at auction following the recent death of their motherLorene. ‘He had a good gig going and had the same Modus Operandi foryears. ‘He would have some reason to stop these stars of Hollywood’sgolden era on places like Sunset Boulevard, like for speeding or run-ning a red light of offering to let them off a ticket in return for a signedphoto of them. ‘He kept the photos for the rest of his life and the Marilyn Monroeone is a real gem. ‘She only signed photos for people she knew and not to randomstrangers. Because of this they aren’t that common at all. ‘She was the most famous movie star at the time and although shehad her own driver she still used to drive herself. ‘She gave Roy the photo in 1956 and at the time she owned aCadillac.’ She said: ‘I don’t know if my father showed these photos around thepolice station but he used to tell us how he got them. ‘He kept them in a drawer in the bedroom but he showed them topeople who visited the house. ‘Most of the stars were from the 1950s and I’m sure a lot of peoplenow wouldn’t know who these wonderful actors and actresses are. ‘The Marilyn Monroe one is a bit special. I think she used to get hersecretary to arrange her signed photos but this one she did herself. The auction takes place on July 27.


Steven Love, graduate ofLouisiana High School and Pike-Lincoln Technical Center, recentlyplaced 18th out of 40 teams in theDiesel Equipment Technologycompetition at the National Skillsand Leadership Competition inKansas City. Over 16,000 peopleattended the National Competitionwith over 6,000 students compet-ing. The contest stations occupiedthe area of over 16 football fields. Steven competed in 14 differentskills challenges during an 8 hourperiod. The challenges included:Precision Measurements, EngineDiagnostics, Electrical Systems,General Shop Skills, Chassis,Transmission Technology, DriveAxles, Job Interview Skills, Hy-draulics Systems, Vehicle Inspec-tion, Failure Analysis, BrakingSystems, Operator Environment,and Auto Service Excellence. Thecompetitions were judged by dieseltechnology professionals fromCaterpillar, Inc.; Cummins, Inc.;John Deere, Detroit Diesel Corpo-ration; United Parcel Services;Ohio Technical College; Navistar;Eaton Corporation; Meritor HeavyVehicle Systems, LLC.; MHC-Kenworth; Travel Centers ofAmerica/Petro Lube; TognumAmerica, Inc.; FedEx Freight, andASE (Auto Service Excellence). Steve earned first place in thehands-on Diesel Equipment Tech-nology State contest held at LinnState Technical College this Springand earned the honor to compete at

Steve Love is shown trouble-shoot-ing on a Caterpillar skid steer in theDiesel Equipment Contest at theNational Skills USA Competition inKansas City.

Steven Love is shown reviewing atechnical diagram in the DieselEquipment Contest at the NationalSkills USA Competition in KansasCity.the National Level. Steven is the son of Jeri Loveand Curtis Love of Louisiana.Steven’s instructor for the DieselTechnology program is Mr. Charles“Buzz” Mendonsa. Mr. Mendonsaattended the National contest andserved on the Courtesy Corp andassisted the Skills USA organiza-tion in conducting the competition. SkillsUSA is a national organi-zation serving trade, industrial,technical, and health occupationsstudents in public high schools,career and technical centers, andtwo year colleges. SkillsUSA hasmore the 250,000 student andprofessional members annually,organized into more than 13,000chapters in 50 states and threeterritorial associations includingPuerto Rico, Guam, and the VirginIslands. SkillsUSA provides qualityeducational experiences for itsmembers in leadership, teamwork,citizenship, and character develop-ment. It builds self confidence,work attitudes, and communicationskills. It emphasizes total quality atwork, high ethical standards,superior work skills, life-longeducation, and pride in the dignityof work. SkillsUSA also promotesunderstanding of the free enterprisesystem and involvement in com-munity service activities. Morethan 1,000 trades associations andlabor unions actively supportSkillsUSA through financial aid, inkind contributions, and involve

Pike-Lincoln Tech Center Student Places in theTop 50% at National Skills Contest

ment of their people in SkillsUSAactivities. Pike-Lincoln Technical Center(PLTC) offers community residentsthe opportunity to learn specializedskills and knowledge in nineunique programs: AdministrativeBusiness Technology, Auto Colli-sion, Auto Services, Computersand Networking, Digital Design,Health Sciences, Practical Nursing,Welding, and Diesel Technology.

Missouri, Tennessee LakeElectrocutions Kill 3 Children The Fourth of July turned deadly after three children died in twoseparate electrocution incidents in Missouri and Tennessee. Alexandra Anderson, 13, and brother Brayden, 8, were killed whileswimming near a private dock in the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouriaround noon Wednesday. Adults standing on a dock heard screaming and jumped in. Police saythose who jumped in felt electricity and cut off power to the dock. Theadults immediately began CPR, but it was too late. Sgt. Paul Reinsch of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said theelectricity could have come from any number of sources. “Obviously, the lights, lots of times, they have slides and they havepumps that pump water onto those slides so the children can use them,”Reinsch said. “There’s a lot of reasons electricity is on that dock.” Braden Dement, who went to school with the Andersons, said, “I’mreally saddened. It’s terrible.” Alyssa Dement, a classmate of Brayden’s, added, “He had all thesecrazy things in him. He was just so funny.” Two hours later, at Cherokee Lake outside Knoxville, Tenn., a 10-year-old was killed and another boy was seriously injured in an eerilysimilar incident. “Someone started hollering the kids are getting electrocuted,” witnessBetty Hamilton said. Other witnesses said the boys had been swimming from one houseboat to another when they suddenly cried for help. “We believe that somehow or another, the electricity at this point gotinto the metal of the boat, and when the children touched the metalladder to get in, that’s when the electrocution occurred,” GrangierCounty Sheriff Scott Layel said. Witness Hamilton said, “People jumped into the water. My son andbrother helped get the one little boy out. They gave him CPR and every-thing. I was comforting the parents the best I could.” Police say seven other people were also injured by the electricity inCherokee Lake — four adults and three children — and were taken toarea hospitals for medical attention. “A lot of good people trying to help. And, you know, that’s reallyadmirable for somebody to put their life on the line, to attempt to try tosave someone,” Sheriff Layel said. “That’s, that’s very commendable.” Police in Missouri and Tennessee say they are still unsure whatenergized the lakes. “Electricity can’t be seen at all and the children don’t have anyexperience with electricity either in the water or out of the water to beable to anticipate its presence there,” electrical engineer Peter Coste said.

In addition, several short termHealth Sciences, Practical Nursing,Welding, and Diesel Technology.In addition, several short termHealth Courses are offered. Theseinclude: Phlebotomy, EMT-Basic,and Paramedic. For moreinformation contact Pike-LincolnTechnical Center at 573-485-2900or by visiting www.pltc.k12.mo.uswhile at the National Skills USACompetition in Kansas City.


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Phoenix MotherAccused ofPutting Beer inSon’s Sippy Cup

A 36-year-old Phoenix motherhas been charged with child abusefor allegedly pouring beer into her2-year-old son’s sippy cup, accord-ing to news reports. Police say a waitress at PeterPiper Pizza reported that ValerieMarie Topete poured beer in herson’s cup Tuesday evening and thathe drank some, the Arizona Repub-lic reports. She told officers he“kept reaching” for the pitcher ofbeer. Police said she also left the boyalone at one point. The Republic,published by USA TODAY’sparent, Gannett, writes that theboy’s father and his two siblings,ages 4 and 8, were also at therestaurant. but doesn’t indicatewhere. The 2-year-old was taken to ahospital as a precaution and re-leased to his father.

Elderly Ohio Woman Dies Hours AfterObama Eats at Her Restaurant

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE -The elderly owner of an Ohiorestaurant where President BarackObama ate breakfast on Fridaydied of natural causes just hoursafter meeting him. Josephine “Ann” Harris, 70,owner of Ann’s Place, whereObama was served eggs, bacon,toast and grits, died at a hospital inAkron, Ohio. The president calledher daughter from Air Force One toexpress his condolences. A hospital spokesman saidHarris had complained of fatigueand a tingling feeling. WhiteHouse press secretary Jay Carneysaid Harris apparently had not beenwell and was believed to have hada heart attack. The Summit County medicalexaminer’s office said Harris diedof natural causes. Hospital spokes-man Jim Gorsky said she died fivehours after Obama’s visit. “Thepresident expressed his sorrow,”

Carney said aboard Air Force Oneat the end of a two-day campaignswing through the election battle-ground states of Ohio and Pennsyl-vania. “Very sad event. He was veryhonored to meet her this morningand passed on his feelings that thewhole family is in his thoughts andprayers,” he said. Harris’s encounter with Obamatook place outside her diner, wherethe president ordered two eggs,over medium, with bacon andwheat toast and accepted a wait-ress’ offer of grits. Harris, a great-grandmother,hugged Obama and posed with himfor photographs, local media said. “I’m sure this was her high-light,” Harris’ sister, FrankieAdkins of Tulsa, Oklahoma, toldthe Akron Beacon Journal newspa-per. Obama was finishing up acampaign bus tour during which hevisited several restaurants to dineand talk with the locals.


The medical term for white spots on skin is vitiligo or leucoderma.It’s a skin disease in which the skin loses its color due to some genetic orenvironmental causes. The white spots appear as patches of white skinwithout pigment. White spots on skin are common in people who suffer from autoim-mune diseases. One of these diseases is adrenocortical insufficiency. Theadrenal gland is responsible for producing a hormone called corticoster-oid. This disease occurs when there is a deficiency of this hormone in ourbody. Because of this reason the most common treatment as suggested bydoctors for vitiligo is corticosteroid cream. Another treatment for the cure of white spots on skin is exposure tosunlight for long durations of time or artificial phototherapy. Cells thatare responsible for pigmentation become active when the skin if exposedto light. Melanocytes are cells located in the skin that cause pigmentation. Arecent advancement in the medical science has made it possible to trans-plant these cells from some other part of the body to the affected skinarea. As a result of this transplantation vitiligo or white spots on skin canbe completely cured. Cosmetics can also be used to cover up the white spots. However, amedical treatment should be employed to control the disease as it maybecome widespread and uncontrollable. It should also be known thatsince this disease is inherited, it cannot be prevented. Because of thisreason, a good and effective treatment is required in order to avoidpsychological effects, frustration and embarrassment. There are some other skin conditions or disorders in which the skinloses its color and becomes either of lighter or darker shade. Beforeusing any of the treatments for vitiligo it is better to consult a dermatolo-gist and confirm the symptoms. Most of the time only topical treatments are suggested by doctors forskin disorders including vitiligo, acne and eczema. However, some oralpills may also be prescribed if the condition is severe.

How to Cure White Spots on Skin Symptoms of Diabetes in Men

Diabetes is classified into two major groups - type 1 and type 2.People, who have type 1 diabetes, have damaged pancreatic cells, thus,their bodies fail to naturally produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes developswhen pancreatic cells fail to produce adequate amount of insulin due tothe production of anti-diuretic hormone in the body. Symptoms of diabetes in men depend on the diabetes type that hasaffected them.

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in Men include:

• Increased thirst leading to increased frequency and volume of urination.• Frequent hunger pangs over a short period of time.• In spite of increased food intake, there may be noticeable weight loss.• Type 1 diabetics may experience unexplained fatigue and tiredness.• Nausea and vomiting due to inability of storing fluids.• Persistent headaches.• Confusions in actions and decisions.• In a severe condition, bed-wetting becomes a major concern.• Feeling of tingling in feet.• Blurred vision.• Flushed face and fruity breath odour.• Type 1 diabetes in men can lead to erectile dysfunction which meansimpotency.

Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes in Men

Sometimes, development of type 2 diabetes is asymptomatic. Almostone-third of type 2 diabetics are unaware about their condition. If thistype of diabetes presents symptoms, few of them can be identical to signsof type 1 diabetes. Apart from the common symptoms, type 2 diabetespresents certain specific symptoms. Some of these Symptoms of Diabe-tes in Men include: (Next Page)


• Vision problems, such as blurred vision and reduced eyesight.• Irritation and itching around genital parts, especially around the groin.• Type 2 diabetic men may experience sudden increase in weight.• Repercussions of diabetic condition may result in impotency.• Sensation of numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.• Type 2 diabetics are prone to yeast infection.• Type 2 diabetic may witness dark spots on the skin, especially aroundthe neck or under the arms. These dark velvety spots are prominent signsof insulin resistance.

Common Symptoms in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

• Increased thirst• Increased hunger pangs.• Frequent urination.• Unexplained weight loss despite increased eating.• Blurred vision.• Headaches.

In case you are experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms,immediately seek medical guidance to diagnose diabetes and prevent itscomplications. Timely treatment of this condition, right diet and properexercise regime will help you to manage type 2 diabetes and help youlead a normal life.

Eat Healthy Lose Weight In TheBest Way Possible by: Jolanda Toscani

You are probably wonderingwhat the best way to lose someweight is, and probably you havetried some or many of them. Sohere is one I have found which gotinterested me so much. I wouldlike to share with you some inter-esting facts I have stepped upon init I and would like you to spreadthe word about it, too. I think thisprogramme really deserves it. But, let me start from thebeginning when I borrowed a dietprogram from my friend to see

what it is all about. Is it like manyothers lose weight programsbecause we are rather over-whelmed with them, or is theresomething new in it? And then,only thing I was able to say was-wow! I began to read with the senseof scepticism because a person inthese days do not know who totrust anymore because there are somany different information regard-ing everything and especially food.And by so many so called gurus

and specialists many diets ofdifferent types which promisemiracles in a very short time, yousimply do not know who to turn toand ask for piece of real advice.Without ulterior motives. So can you imagine me,experienced dieter, in my sofa,reading manual of this diet pro-gram to lose weight like it wassome interesting crime story?Because in fact it was. There werebad guys who were claiming somethings regarding food and thegood one who was fightingagainst them. But sadly, it was areality, the real world. I waswondering why they are hidingthe truth from us. Because it suitsthem, because food and foodproducts means a lot of money soit is good for them to make us fatand to use many medicals forweight loss after gaining some ormany pounds. But, the question is-why I really appreciate the goodone from the story, who is actuallya woman? Because she was braveenough to tell and reveal us somehidden truth and facts about thefood. The facts that are so simple,the facts about what the real andgood foods for our body. Only theraw truth made simple with easystep by step to follow.But, let me ask you some quesFor example, do you know thatmilk we buy isn’t very good forour health although many say itis? Do you know that soya insome form isn’t good for ourhealth as well? Do you know that the numberof overweight people has in-creased after we started avoidingfats? Do you know that some fatsare actually quite good for us? Do you know that we can eatwhole eggs and meat? Do you know what with wecan substitute the sugar-ourenemy number one? Do you know that we need toadd some salt in our meals to behealthy? Do you know that important iscalorie source and not just calories

per serving?Do you know how valuable or-ganic food is? Do you know that geneticallyspeaking, humans still have thebodies of cavemen? Do you know that most types ofbread are not good for us? For example, do you know thatmilk we buy isn’t very good forour health although many say it is?

Eating healthy while pregnant is veryimportant from the very first months.

Strange, isn’t it? Do I see aquestion mark in your eyes? Well,famous American nutritionistexplains it all and even more. Sheexplains the reasons why we areoverweight and what the solutionis! Well, it is rather simple one -we should eat healthy to loseweight. And how? Very simply, byfollowing only three principles inthis diet food plan, by knowingwhich food is good, which is thebest for us and which food weshould avoid? Furthermore, very important isto believe in yourself, to encourageyourself because you are yourmind. Setting goals and yourpersistence above all will help youin your way to success. And it isonly up to you to decide aboutyour health and your entire life,which paths will you chose. It isbest to start now. Please, for your sake, yourfamily and particularly children getto know some unknown facts aboutfood and let yourself regain yourideal health and above all, livelong, healthy and prosperous lifewith the helping hand of weightloss diet food. You will be amazed.

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Fun activities for senior citizens help you keep the good times rollingwell into the golden years. Whether you’re a healthy retiree or a nursinghome resident, there are activities that will suit your needs.

Fun Activities for Independent Seniors When looking for fun activities for seniors, there’s no need to reinventthe wheel. An activity doesn’t have to be labeled “for seniors” to beenjoyable. Thinking through the things you love most or that you’vealways dreamed of doing will give you a good starting point in findingthe best activities for your lifestyle.

Outdoor Activities Enjoy fresh air and the wide blue sky? The sky’s the limit for activeseniors! Before you embark on any new exercise regimens or physicalactivities, get your physician’s approval.

• Back to nature activities: Fishing, gardening, and hiking are funactivities at any age. While you’re at it, broaden your horizonsand try birdwatching.

• Letterboxing: Never heard of letterboxing? It’s a fun outdooractivity that combines hiking and treasure hunting. Learn moreabout it at Letterboxing North America.

• Sports: If you have your doctor’s approval to play sports, breakout the golf clubs, soccer ball, or tennis racket and get playing.You could join a senior league or simply play with friends at thelocal park, recreation center, or YMCA.

• Exercise: Although it may sound like more work than play,exercise can be great fun or amazing relaxation, depending on thetype you choose. Try • water aerobics, walking, yoga, or

Fun Activities for Senior Citizens

Indoor Activities For Seniors If you’re looking for some down time, or simply need something to do on a rainy day, try some of these indoor activities:

• Scrapbooking: Gathering your photos and mementos together inone place is a fun walk down memory lane. Even better, it helpsyou organize your treasures.

• Journaling: Try writing your thoughts down in a book for •emotional therapy or as creative exercise. Who knows? Youmight even discover a hidden talent for writing. Maybe the nextgreat American novel is hiding in your head!

• Breakfast, lunch, or dinner club: Gather a group of friends andmeet on a regular basis for meals and good conversation.

• Jewelry making: Even if you’re a beginner, it’s easy and fun tostring beads onto cord to make necklaces and bracelets. Afteryou’ve mastered the basics, you can expand your skill set.

• Zumba Gold: If tap dancing isn’t your thing, but you still lovedancing, sweating, and burning calories, try Zumba Gold.Zumba’s a high energy Latin-inspired dance workout, and theGold variety was designed with seniors in mind. You can findthese classes at gyms, community centers, and dance schools.

• Take a computer class at your local college or university: Findout what the big deal is with social networking, how to burn CDs,how to purchase the best computer, and more.

• Work on your memoir or learn to write poetry: You can locatehow-to books at your local library or book store or enroll in aclass that will teach you the basics and get you started.

• Enjoy a wine tasting: You may have always found yourself toobusy to travel out to a vineyard to enjoy comparing wines, butnow’s your chance. If you’re part of a couple, turn it into a ro-mantic getaway by checking into a bed and breakfast. If you don’twant to travel, invite some friends over and have a wine tastingparty of your own.

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Tai Chi.• Photography: Digital cameras are remarkably easy and offer

instant gratification. Simply point, shoot, and see the picture.• Scavenger hunt: Set up a scavenger hunt with a friend or try

geocaching.• Grow your food: Try your hand at gardening, but not just any old

gardening—grow your food. It gets you outside, you knowexactly where your food came from, and it’s good for the environ-ment too.

• Rent a kayak: If you love an adventure, try renting a kayak toexplore the water. Some companies offer special trips and dis-counts for senior citizens.

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HometownTreasures

Hometown Treasures is a localWentzville consignment and resalestore. Opening for business onJanuary 8, 2011 the business is afamily owned and operated busi-ness with a wide selection ofproducts. At Hometown Treasures onecan find home furnishings, decoritems, clothing, yard and gardenproducts, toys, tools and so muchmore. When you visit this con-signment store you will be amazedat the vast selection of inventory.If your looking for a sofa or maybea dinette set, you can possibly findit here and at a price you canafford. Children grow out of theirclothes so fast you can save moneyby purchasing gently used clothingat a very good deal. That alsoincludes toys which we all knowchildren break or get tired of soeasily. Just this past March HometownTreasure had expanded to almosttwice its size to accommodate theever ending increase in inventory.Also new product is always neededso bring in your unwanted furni-ture, decor, clothing or what everyou no longer need and make a fewextra bucks by doing so. Hometown Treasure is locatednext door to Club Fitness in theRural King Center. Tell them youfound out about them in the Wentz-ville Hometown News or call themat (636) 327-7170.

Wentzville Church Expansion UnderConstruction & Near Completion

The Element Church located in the old Beltz Mall in Lake St. Louishas had growing pains for sometime. Their weekly worshipers hasgrown each week by leaps and bounds and we can understand why due toit’s Pastor and his teachings. Pastor Erik Lawson is quite the speaker. His teachings of the bible istaught in layman’s terms that everyone can understand. Element Churchis a nondenominational church that welcomes all to attend at least onceto see if this can become their church. Pastor Lawson’s sermons areinteresting in a relaxed atmosphere. This church says come as you are,no fancy attire is needed to attend and ladies hats are far from required.The Sunday sermons at Element are casual and Pastor Erik alwayscracks jokes that attracts the attention of the audience. He makes goingto church a great and fun filled experience. Pastor Erik has been overseeing the construction of his church expan-sion from start to near completion. Adding approximatley 33,000 moresquare footage to the present footage will give a total seating of about1,000. Also there are new restrooms, common areas, coffee and loungeareas. There is also a comfort area for parents with young children witha live feed to wide screen tv monitors so these parents don’t miss a thing. Element Church also has eKids for the school age children to listen tothe teaching of the church’s youth pastor. These children are alwaysanxious to attend and each week they have the capabilities to meet newfriend their age. So don’t pass up the chance to try Element Church one Sunday and seewhat all the HoopLa is about. You just might find out that this may be thechurch you have been looking for all these years. Be sure when you attendthe first time to pick up your Welcome Bag with nice things inside. You don’thave to be a member to receive your free bag of goodies.



I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

By Ellen Wheeler,Nutrition Educator

St. Louis District Dairy Council

No matter what the occasion -- a child's birthday party, anelegant dinner or a casual familyget-together -- ice cream is awonderful treat that adds to thecelebration. It can be served atthe end to the meal, as a snack oreven as the main attraction atparties. It’s no wonder that thispopular and delicious dairy fooddeserves a month of specialrecognition. And in July, nothingturns down the sweltering heatlike ice cream. Today's on-the-go families are opting for simpledining ideas. The less time spentin the kitchen, the better. Icecream is an easy and delicioussolution. Over 90 percent of allhouseholds in the United Statesenjoy ice cream, and relatedfrozen treats. Old favorites suchas sundaes, root beer floats,banana splits, milkshakes, pie a-la-mode, and ice cream cones areamong the most popular andsimplest choices. However,serving ideas for ice cream areonly as limited as your imagina-tion! There’s more good newsabout ice cream. It can be part ofa healthy eating plan. There areso many varieties available,including light and low-fatversions. Not only does icecream have great flavor, it pro-vides nutrients such as calciumand protein, ranking it high onthe nutrient ladder compared toempty calories desserts. Take time this month to enjoyNational Ice Cream Month.Raise a frosty milkshake, icecream cone or try one of thefollowing recipes to celebrate thegreat taste of ice cream this July -or throughout the summer.

Orange Creamsicles2 cups (1 pint)vanilla ice cream, softened1 can (6 ounces)frozen orange juice concentrate1 carton (6 ounces)low-fat orange yogurt6 5-ounce paper cups6 wooden sticks

Cooking Directions:In a large bowl, mix softened icecream, juice concentrate andyogurt, stirring until thoroughlyblended. Pour into paper cups.Cover each cup with foil. Make aslit in foil with knife and insertstick into orange mixture. Freezeuntil hard (about 6 hours). Re-move foil and paper cups toserve. Makes 6 servings

Nutrition FactsCalories : 175;Total Fat: 5 g; Calcium:10% Daily Value; Protein: 5 g

Sky High Ice Cream PieFor the pie shell:3 egg whites (room tempera-ture)1/4 teaspoon lemon extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup sugar1 baked 9-inch pie shell

For the pie filling:6 cups ice cream(lemon, vanilla or other flavor)1 cup blueberries1 cup raspberries1 1/2 cup strawberry ice creamsauce (optional)

For the pie shell:Heat oven to 275 degreesFahrenheit. To make meringue,beat egg whites, lemon extract,cream of tarter and salt in alarge bowl until soft peaksform.* Gradually add sugar,beating at high speed, until stiffpeaks form. Spread meringuein pie shell, building up thesides. Bake until lightlybrowned and crisp, 60-70minutes. Cool on wire rack.

For the pie filling:At serving time, scoop icecream into pie shell andsprinkle with berries. If choose,serve with strawberry sauce onthe side. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition FactsCalories: 550;Total Fat: 19 g; Calcium:10% Daily Value; Protein: 6g

Squeeze Freeze Ice CreamIngredients:1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup whole milk*1 tablespoon saltIce, crushed or cubes

Items:1 small resealable plastic bag1 large resealable plastic bag

Directions:Put sugar, vanilla and milk insmall plastic bag. Remove asmuch air from the bag as pos-sible and seal properly. Put saltin large plastic bag. Place thesmall bag into the large plasticbag with the salt in it. Add 18-20ice cubes or crushed ice to largebag. Remove as much air aspossible from the large bag andseal properly. Knead the bag forapproximately 10 minutes. Whena soft ice cream is formed, take aspoon to eat the ice cream out ofthe bag.*It is important to usewhole milk. Other types take toolong to freeze. Salt is also veryimportant. Without it the icecream will not freeze.

Nutrition FactsCalories: 140;Total Fat: 4g;Calcium: 10% Daily Value;Protein: 4g

St. Louis District Dairy Council 325 N. Kirkwood Rd, Suite 222 St. Louis MO 63122 Phone: (314) 835-9668 x 13 Fax: (314) [email protected] www.stldairycouncil.org"Like" us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stlouisdairycouncil

Leaps of Love, an organization established to embrace familiesaffected by childhood brain tumors and late-effects of childhood cancer,has recently been donated a 2008 Rayburn Combo Race Car w/604 Crateto be raffled off to raise funds for its organization. Winner may choosebetween the Car or $10,000! The 'Race Ready' Crate Car will be taken and displayed at many of thetracks throughout the race season where they will sell tickets $20 each or6 for $100. You may also purchase tickets online at www.leapsoflove.org. DRAWING WILL BE HELD Friday, October 12, 2012 at intermis-sion at the Tri City Speedway in Granite City, IL. No tickets will be soldafter the start of the first race at Tri City Speedway Friday, October 12,2012; and no tickets will be sold after 12:00 noon on October 12, 2012, ifpurchased over the internet. The winner does not have to be in attendanceto win. Highland Speedway has also designated Saturday, July 21, 2012 asLeaps of Love Night at the Races. Many of the families that LOL serveswill be at the track that afternoon playing games and meeting the driversas they arrive. "Most of these families have never attended a dirt trackrace before. They are so excited to not only be there but to have theopportunity to meet and greet the drivers." For every admission ticket sold for this race, $5 will be donated to'Leaps of Love.' There will be also be a 50/50 drawing and raffle itemsthroughout the evening. Sponsorship opportunities are also available; atax-deductible donation of a product for the raffle, donation of a servicefor the raffle, monetary donation OR 'Event Sponsor; for $500. As an'Event Sponsor', you will receive recognition on signage posted at theevent, name mentioned throughout the evening, as well as 4 VIP ticketsthat include draft beer, wine and food. Leaps of Love is a nonprofit organization out of Highland, IL that wasestablished in 2010 to embrace families affected by childhood braintumors and late-effects of childhood cancer by providing hope, strengthand encouragement to meet the challenges they face today as well as thelong-term effects of tomorrow. For more information about the raffle, contact Traci Riechmann [email protected]. For more information about Leaps of Love, call618-410-7212 or go online at www.leapsoflove.org.

Crate Car Raffle For "Leap of Love"

USS Columbus ToHold Reunion

Navy and Marine Corps shipmateswho served on the USS COLUM-BUS CA-74/CG-12 from 1944through 1976 and the USS CO-LUMBUS (SSN-762) past andpresent, if you would like to sharememories and camaraderie withold friends and make new ones,please contact Allen R. Hope,President, 3828 Hobson Road,Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505Home: (260) 486-2221 - 8AM -5PM Eastern Time Fax: 260-492-9771. USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion Sep-tember 12 – September 16, 2012at HOLIDAY INN PORTLANDAIRPORT –PORTLAND, OR.Please contact Allen R. Hope,President, 3828 Hobson Road,Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505Home: (260) 486-2221 - 8AM -5PM Eastern Time Fax: (260)492-9771

Wentzville WeeklyFlea Market500 Main Street

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“JULY DANCE”At the Wentzville

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Sat. July 14, 20126:00PM to 9:00PM

“A little bit Country,” Rock & RollBig BandMusic by Wil Smith

Cover Charge$7.00 per person

Includes Soft Drinks & Snacks

“DOOR PRIZES”

Tickets are available atthe Senior Center

9:00 AM- 3:00PMMonday-Fridayor at the Door

“Thanks to Pizza Pro ForProviding Pizza & Snacks!”

Saint CharlesCounty Fair Days

July 24-28, 20124:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.Tuesday through Friday9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M

on Saturday at Rotary ParkShow Hours

Tue-Fri 4-11, Sat 9-11Public Admission Price

Adult Tuesday - Thursday$10, Adult Friday $15,

Adult Saturday $20,Children ages 6 - 12

Tues.- Sat. $5,Children ages 5 & under

Tues.- Sat. Free,Senior Citizens Day

(60 yrs & older)Wednesday Only $5


Open 6:00am till ? everySunday year-round. Spaces forvendors just $20.00 and are firstcome first/taken prior to 7:00amunless marked "Reserved.".Ample parking, restrooms andconcessions. No pets allowed or tobe sold un the flea marketgrounds.

Important City Phone Numbers

City Hall310 West Pearce Blvd.

636-327-5101

Police Department, 1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd.

636-327-5105

Fire Protection District209 W. Pearce Blvd.

636-332-9869

Public Works 636-327-5102

Parks & Recreation636-332-9236

City of Wentzville Parks and Recreation


The City of Wentzville Parks and Recreation department provides many opportunities for people of all ages. Programs offered include fitness,sports leagues, cultural arts and enrichment classes. In addition, the department offers special events throughout the year including the Hill ofThrills Soapbox Race, Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday Night Lights and many others. We strive to offer something for everyone in the community. The Parks and Recreation Department prides itself in keeping each park safe and beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Parks in the communityfeature playgrounds, picnic shelters, paved trails, ball fields, a fishing lake, swimming pool, and many other outdoor amenities. Progress Parkhouses the administrative offices, gymnasium, fitness center and Progress Park Center. The Center is a banquet hall facility which can be rentedto host wedding receptions, birthday parties or other indoor festivities. The Parks and Recreation brochure is published three times each year. All residents receive the brochure by mail. To view an online PDFversion click Fun Times or pick up a copy from the Parks and Recreation office.


Attorney General Koster Sues Va-cation Package Telemarketers forViolating Missouri’s No-Call LawJefferson City, Mo. – Attorney General Chris Koster said today hehas filed a lawsuit against three telemarketing companies for makingsolicitation phone calls to Missourians on the state’s no-call list.

Koster filed suit against:

· Branson Premier Travel, L.L.C., doing business as OzarkMountain Vacation Services, based in Branson;

· Branson Travel & Cruise, L.L.C., doing business as KnaselMarketing Plus Contact Center, based in St. Louis; and

· Super Market Merchandising and Supply, Inc., based in St.Louis.

The lawsuit also names the owner of the three companies, KevinKnasel. According to Koster, the companies called consumers tosolicit vacation packages and other products and services. Koster is asking the court to stop the telemarketers from callingMissourians on the no-call list. He is also seeking civil penalties andthe costs of the investigation and prosecution. Koster reminds Missourians they can sign up for the Do-Not-Callhotline on his website at www.ago.mo.gov or by calling 866-662-2551. He encourages consumers who receive harassing solicitationcalls to file a complaint at 1-866-buzzoff (1-866-289-9633). Consumers can now register their personal cell phones with theAttorney General’s Office at www.ago.mo.gov or by calling 866-662-2551.

Is US Government Reading EmailWithout a Warrant? It Doesn’t Wantto Talk About it Does the U.S. government read your email? It’s a simple question, butapparently there’s no simple answer. And the Justice Department and theInternal Revenue Service are reluctant to say anything on the topic. In March, the American Civil Liberties Union caused a nationwide stirwhen the advocacy group released the results of its year-long investiga-tion into law enforcement use of cellphone tracking data. After issuinghundreds of Freedom of Information Act requests, the ACLU learned thatmany local police departments around the country routinely pay mobilephone network operators a small fee to get detailed records of historiccell phone location information. The data tell cops not just where asuspect might have been at a given moment, but also create the possibil-ity of retracing someone’s whereabouts for months. In most cases, lawenforcement obtains the data without applying for a search warrant;generally, subpoenas are issued instead, which require law enforcementto meet a lower legal standard. ACLU lawyer Catherine Crump, who ran the cellphone location datainvestigation, is at it again. This time, she has filed similar Freedom ofInformation Act requests with several federal agencies, asking about theirpolicies and legal processes for reading Internet users’ emails. “It’s high time we know what’s going on,” Crump told msnbc.com.“It’s been clear since the 1870s that the government needs a warrant toread postal mail. There’s no good reason email should be treated differ-ently.” There are hints that it is being treated differently, however. In a land-mark 2010 case, United States v. Warshak, government investigatorsacknowledged that they read 27,000 emails without obtaining a searchwarrant, violating both the suspect’s privacy and the privacy of everyonewho communicated with the suspect, according to Crump. Evidence obtained during that email search was thrown out on appealby the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but that ruling applies only tofour U.S. states.

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