streetscape magazine winter 2006

winter 2006

featuring

NORTH & SOUTH

M A I NFRENCH TOWN

NEW TOWN

AND THE STREETSOF THE CITY OFSAINT CHARLES

Tips & TricksThe Secret Life

of Cigars - pg 30

New Year’s CelebrationsAround Town - pg 14

More Options For

CoffeeLoversLocal Celeb Finds Success & Inspiration

Thrill of the Ride–Local Riders Rev it Up!

More Options For

CoffeeLoversLocal Celeb Finds Success & Inspiration

Thrill of the Ride–Local Riders Rev it Up!

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CONTENTS

F E A T U R E S

32 | NEIGHBORHOODS—A BIGGER CUP OF JOE

Many coffee shops are becoming regularhangouts with the addition of Wi-Fi connections, great entertainment, andexpanded menus. Find out what coffee shops around town have to offer.

D E P A R T M E N T S

4 | COMMENTARY

6 | ARTIST FEATURE

8 | IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK

12 | BEST SHOPPING FINDS

20 | CELEBRITY ROOTS

22 | FAMILY FOCUS

24 | HEALTH WATCH

16 | CELEBRITY ROOTS—INSPIRED BY THETALENTED, BEAUTIFUL, AND BRILLIANT

Art Holliday has interviewed very talented and successful people.He found his own success at KSDK with a lot of hard work andsome hometown support.

Tom Hannegan (Publisher),

and Christine Adams (Account

Manager) at the Street Scape

launch party—Thank you to

everyone who helped make

this event a success!

Winter 2006

ON THE COVER | Photography by Bob Hill

40 | DRIVEWAYS TO DOORWAYS

44 | A LA CARTE

48 | SUNRISE TO SUNSET

64 | CALENDAR

28 | NEIGHBORHOODS—REV IT UPThey never rode motorcycles in their youth, but as these ridersexperience the wind in their faces, they say it’s as if they were born to ride.

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COMMENTARY

From the PublisherWelcome to the second edition of StreetScape Magazine! As always, we invite you tocome as our reader and stay as our friend!

The first order of business for me in thiswinter edition of Street Scape is to thankmy advertisers for their support and belief inthis new and exciting magazine that keepsus all in touch with what’s going on andwhat’s to come in our one-of-a-kind city.Thanks to all our readers who have proventhat St. Charles has some interesting andunique stories to tell. Because of all of yourdedication, we have already expanded StreetScape by 16 pages! That’s amazing giventhat this is a new publication. Certainly,many of you did come as readers and stay as friends.

Our photographers will continue bringingyou pictures, pictures, and more pictures ofthe many events that make St. Charles whatit is—St. Charles. From quilts to Harleys,battling bands to Main Street Christmas tra-ditions and art walks, there is something foreveryone. The cultural clusters of St. Charlesare open for business. Please shop, dine andplay right here in your hometown. When youfigure how many people come from all overthe country and the world to visit what wehave to enjoy everyday, it’s pretty amazing. Ibelieve in St. Charles and yes, Santa too.

From all of us at Street Scape Magazine,enjoy the holidays. You will definitely see us in 2007 with new features and a new website. Advertisers don’t miss out. CallChristine Adams today. Happy New Year!

Kindest regards,

THOMAS P. HANNEGAN, publisher

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S

PUBLISHER & FOUNDER

TOM HANNEGANTom, Co-Owner of Hannegan RealEstate & Construction, LLC holds a master’s degree from LindenwoodUniversity. Hannegan shares his passion of real estate, communityvolunteering, and his appreciation ofSt. Charles in Street Scape magazine.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSONRobin has been a writer/journalist formore than 15 years working in printand electronic media. Jefferson holdsa bachelor’s degree in communica-tions from the University of Missouriat St. Louis, with minors in writing and criminal justice.

ANN HAZELWOODAnn is the owner of Patches etc. onHistoric Main Street in St. Charles,Missouri. Hazelwood is an accom-plished quilt author, historian, andappraiser with the following titles tohere name: 100 Things To Do In AndAround St. Charles and 100 Best Kept

Secrets Of Missouri (Spring of 2007).

MONICA ADAMSMonica is a certified personal trainerand hosts a health and fitness showSunday afternoons on KMOX Radio,and is the traffic reporter for FOX 2News in the Morning. Monica is aSt. Louis native who enjoys entertaining family and friends, and doing charitable work.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

MICHAEL SCHLUETER Michael photographs people andplaces for advertising and corporateaccounts locally and nationally. “The exploration and discoveryprocess is what keeps photography so exciting for me.”

BOB HILL Bob is the resident photographer atSnap Creative. He specializes in commercial photography for architecture, company identity, and product branding.

JEFF FULLERJeff, owner of CJ Photography, enjoyscapturing special moments atweddings, the love of families, and the personality of high school seniors. He has been in business over 10 years and has had numerousopportunities to pursue these andvarious other venues of photography.

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

SNAP CREATIVE, St. Charles, MissouriANGELA NEAL, SARAH WATERS, DANIELLE WALZwww.snap-creative.com

Jan Dunham and Dana Martin

Joyce Show, Mary West, and Dick Conoyer

Denice McKeown and Barbara Drant

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ADVISORY BOARD

ADVERTISING

CHRISTINE ADAMSChristine has worked in sales for over11 years and we are very pleased thatshe has joined our family as AccountManager for Street Scape. She also has a Personal Training Certification for physical fitness. Hair and makeupby Metro Salon, 116 South Main Street.

Contact Christine to discuss your advertising needs at636-219-7358 or download a media kit available onlineat www.streetscapemag.com.

DISTRIBUTION

Call Tom Hannegan at 636-916-4386.

A special thanks to Marilyn Geery, Sandy Morhmann,Diane Garrison, and Joyce Richardson for their contributions to this issue of Street Scape Magazine.

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submitted materials. Unsolicited material must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.© 2006 TPH Media. All Rights Reserved.

Deborah AlessiMary BanmillerSusan BertholdNadine BoonDiane BurkemperErica ButlerJody CoxAnn DempseyBarbara DrantSally FaithLorna FrahmBill GoellnerSheryl GuffeyMary Lou HanneganGrace HarmonAnn HazelwoodShirley HillChris HoffmanJason HughesJan KastMike KlinghammerMartha KooyumjianCaryn LloydJeremy MalenskyNancy Matheny Denice McKeown

Bob MillstoneSandy MorhmannSuzanne MatyikoMaurice NewberryCraig NordenGrace NicholsKim ParisToekie PurlerSue RiddlerKathy RobertsonMarc RousseauRocco RussoRichard SacksKeith SchneiderBob SchuetteTeri SeilerJoyce ShawKelley Scheidegger-BarbeeScott TateKaren VehlewaldAleece VogtBrian WatkinsBrian WiesMary WestGail Zumwalt

636-255-0270 · www.foundryartcentre.org520 North Main Center · St. Charles, Missouri · 63301

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ARTIST FEATURE

It all started in a small pond behindhis house where he and his brotherswould play. Young Billy O’Donnellhad more in mind back then thanskipping rocks or froggin’. The futureartist dug up mounds of pond clay touse for sculpting.

“I would go down to the pond andpull pond clay out and make elabo-rate animals, cowboys and Indians,”O’Donnell, known in artist circles as Billy O, said. “My older brotherswould just thrill at the act of stomping them into the ground.”

The fourth of eight children, O’Donnell didn’t give up, however.He continued sculpting, sketching, drawing and creating in anyway he could to quench his thirst for artistic expression.

But somewhere along the line, sculpting and sketching gave way topainting and today O’Donnell lives to paint landscapes, still life andportraits—all over the world, in fact. When interviewed in Septemberfor this story, the now 50-year-old O’Donnell was in Loire Valley,France painting landscapes at a chateau along the river.

After his stint in France, the St. Charles artist would be on his way to Venice with a musician friend from New Orleans who also paintslandscapes and then it was off to Rome. O’Donnell will spendNovember in Lana-i, Hawaii for his one-man show at a gallery there.

A husband and father of three, O’Donnell, used to take his childrenand wife along on his trips. He seems to find work wherever hegoes. “I just work hard at what I do. I just have fun at what I do,”he said. “I meet great people and go with the flow.”

In October, O’Donnell was celebrated at the Laguna Art Museum in Laguna Beach, California. The director of Irvine Museum of Artin California, Jean Stern, was giving a lecture on AmericanImpressionists and the next generation of landscape artists. “Heactually included me as one of the next generation of landscape


artists,” O’Donnell said. “It just makes you work harder. I feel I’mnot worthy so I work harder.”

O’Donnell said he is canceling travel plans for March of 2007 tostay in his home state of Missouri—to discover and replicate moreof the local beauty he sees.

“There is a 200 year-old log cabin in Byrnesmill, Missouri. I want tospend more time painting and focusing on Missouri,” O’Donnellsaid. “Every time I travel, I see more wonderful things in Missouri.”

O’Donnell takes on some commissions but mostly he said he justpaints what he likes and brings his works back to sell.

O’Donnell will display his works at the Foundry Art Center, 520North Main Center, St. Charles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,November 18 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 19. For more information, call the center at 636-255-0270. ■

ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

for Expression‘Billy O’ Finds Inspiration Around the World

An Artist’s Quest

Billy O’Donnell displays a selection of his painted landscapes.

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IF THESE WALLSCOULD TALK

Sister Cities Program

Sixteen years ago, Joe Daues, president of the St. Charles County German AmericanHeritage Club, got tired of meeting for coffeewithout any purpose for the group. So Dauesput out a challenge to his members. “I said bythe next meeting, we need to come up with apurpose for our existence,” Daues said. Well,no one had any suggestions at the next meeting, except one guy, Daues himself.

“I came up with the sister cities program.”

“Six years later, on July 4, 1996, inLudwigsburg City Hall, (then St. Charles)Mayor Bob Moeller and (then Ludwigsburg)Mayor Christof Eichert signed a pledge inthe agreement to help our cities support eachother in developing programs, educational,cultural, municipal, internships and people-to-people exchanges, all designed to help us become friends and better citizens of the world.”

Daues said the research to find a match wasextensive. “We were looking for cities withunder 100,000 in population, near farms of grapes, a small university and near ariver,” Daues said. Four replies came from34 prospect letters the group had sent out.

“One was Ludwigsburg.”

A city of about 85,000 people, Ludwigsburgis located in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg,on a plateau above the Neckar River about sixmiles north of the state capital of Stuttgart,which is a sister city to St. Louis. Ludwigsburgis comparable in size to St. Charles and located near a larger city, Stuttgart.

“At a time in this world when the idea of peacein the world seems so distant, St. Charles canbe pleased to say we are doing our little bit inpromoting friendship and understanding withour friends in Ludwigsburg, Germany,” Dauessaid. “We are happy to say we have achievedthis objective within the hearts and minds of

over 1,000 high school children, and over 500citizens from Ludwigsburg and St. Charlesthrough our exchange program.”

In ten years, Daues said St. Charles has seen550 Ludwigsburg students from Moerike,Schiller, Goethe and Otto Hahn Schoolsvisit the city. The students have stayed withstudents from St. Charles West, St. CharlesHigh, Lutheran–St. Charles, and FrancisHowell North High Schools. “In turn, these schools sent over 450 St. Charles students on the Educational Exchange toLudwigsburg,” Daues said. “Over 1,000families of children experienced the benefitsand enjoyment of meeting and makingfriends from a foreign land.”

But Daues said one amazing connection camebetween two young people that became morethan friends due to the exchange program.Anna Kramer and Cameron Bah-ram-ahi metin 1999 when Cameron was a junior at St. Charles West High School. He went toGermany as part of the exchange program.The two met in Germany, and again in theUnited States when Anna crossed the sea.They were married December 22, 2004 andtoday reside in Rolla, Missouri. Also in thepast 10 years St. Charles has seen over 500 citizen exchanges in which St. Charles peopletravel to Ludwigsburg.

In July, more than 60 students, citizens and dignitaries from St. Charles visitedLudwigsburg to celebrate the program’s 10thanniversary. It would be a vacation for some,a celebration for others and the reunion ofa lifetime for two long lost sisters.

A St. Charles woman had discovered a year earlier that she might have a sister inGermany. An American GI in 1951, her dad had fathered a child. Daues called on afriend he had made through the Sister Cities

program. With only a first name and a birth year, the woman found the sister and the two were reunited after 50 years.

“The big picture is you’re creating good willand friendship between people who may not have met each other otherwise,” said St. Charles Economic Development DirectorNadine Boone.

According to Boone, there is also a businessside of the Sister Cities program, one thatcould be very beneficial to both communitiesas the program and the connections grow.

In October 2005, Boone organized a businessday while business people and dignitaries fromLudwigsburg were visiting St. Charles. TheGerman city’s economic development directorwas also in attendance. “Now they’re startingto do that when we go there. So we’re getting a sense of each other in terms of business,”Boone said. ■ ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

O r g a n i z e r s S a y S u c c e s s e s a r e I n n u m e r a b l e

Celebrates 10 Years

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NEIGHBORHOODS

■ Go to the University of Maryland and find Testudo the Turtle on theircampus, the act of rubbing his nose for good luck is the students mostenduring tradition, going strong since 1933!

■ At the University of Waterloo the Boar is the icon that gets the rub.While others think rubbing the statue of Einstein’s nose is good luck.

■ Visit Springfield, Illinois and good luck comes to you by rubbingAbraham Lincoln’s shiny nose.

■ St. Charles has Seaman in Frontier Park the faithful companion to Lewis and Clark on their expedition. Down on your luck? Rub the dog’s nose.

Traditions & Urban Legend

Wasn’t it W.C. Fields Who Said,

“Never Work withChildren or Animals!”

O r S o t h e S a y i n g G o e s . . .

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Eric Norwine and Caitlin Epstein

Daryl Roegner

Sister Maureen Gavin Paul McKee

Debby Watson, Barat Academy President

Midge Mckee

Barat Academy, the first Catholic high school in Missouri founded by a lay boardof directors, will open their doors on September 4, 2007 with 150 (75 boys and75 girls) freshman class only. Each of the following three years a new class of 150freshmen will enroll until the student body totals 600. The school will providesingle gender classes on a co-educational campus. A full range of athletics andperforming arts will also be offered.

www.baratacademy.org

Barat Academy Groundbreaking

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Friendship and community defineand shape us. Several friends gath-ered to share laughs and fun at aknitting class back in September and our model on the front covercan’t thank them enough for thescarf. Thank you ladies.

If you are in a group or club—and would like to share your photos, please download in the highest possible resolution and send to [email protected] would love to hear from you. (If you are in an investment club,book club, bunko or poker, or scrapbook club, let usknow and tell usabout your group.)


TIPS & TRICKS

KnittingHas StitchedFriendships

TOP: Jean Saputo, Diane Garrison, Nadine Boone,and Jan Matinez.

MIDDLE: Lorraine Fugate, owner of Artistic Needles and Mary West.

BOTTOM: Jan Martinez and Nancy Matheny.

Happy New Year!Many venues in the Saint Charlesarea offer special New Year’s Eve

events and packages.Here are a few we found:

■ Foundry Art Center Please see the ad on page 15 for more information.(636) 255-0270www.foundryartcentre.org

■ New Years Eve Gala with Sh-BoomThe Heart of St. Charles Banquet CenterMenu includes hors d’ oeuvres, salads,entrée, sides & desserts. (636) 947-8270www.heartbanquets.com

■ New Year’s Eve Lock-InSt. Peter’s Rec-Plex (636) 939-2funwww.stpetersmo.net

■ Stegton Regency Banquet Center Terry Kratky & The Facts of Life Banddance the night away. Includes prime ribdinner buffet, open bar, luscious desserttable, hors d’ oeuvres, and Spumantifountain toast at midnight.636-946-6860 | www.stegton.com

■ Banquet Center of the Little HillsSpecial dinner menu. Reservations recommended. (636) 940-7712www.banquetcenterofthelittlehills.com

■ Holiday Inn–Wentzville Special holidaypackage available. Please call for moreinformation. (636) 327-7001

■ The Columns Banquet CenterEnjoy music by Trilogy, fabulous dinnerbuffet, open bar and Champagne toastat midnight. (636) 947-4729www.columnsweb.com

■ Holiday Inn Select–St. PetersChoose from several exciting packages including entertainment and accommodations. Please call for more information. (636) 928-1500

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FOUNDRY ART CENTRE

BROADWAY NITESpresents StarringLarry Alexander

Dec. 31, 2006

Broadway Nites

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Broadway Star Larry Alexander

■ Complimentary Champagne on arrival■ Cocktails at 7pm (cash bar)■ Dinner at 8:15pm■ Broadway Performance at 9pm■ Dessert Bar and Champagne Reception

Call for further information and early reservations636.255.0270 | www.foundryartcentre.org

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CELEBRITY ROOTS

lot of sports-basketball, softball, football—including those at theBoys and Girls Club. “No one who is successful makes it on theirown,” he said. But aside from his history here, he said St. Charles issimply a great place to live. “There is a good quality of life here. Youcan breath the air. The dollar goes further and schools are good. It’sjust a nice place to live.”


L o c a l C e l e b r i t y F i n d s S u c c e s s i n B r o a d c a s t J o u r n a l i s m

St. Charles native and KSDK Newscaster Art Holliday credits a portion of his success in broadcast journalism and in life to a now deceased assistant principal from Hardin Middle School in his hometown.

Melvin Washington lifted Holliday up and gave him the spirit to take a chance. “At that age in middle school there were not manyblack role models. Here was someone given a lot of authority in theschool, a respected educator. It gives you the idea that if you put inenough effort and do the things you’re supposed to do, you got ashot. As I reflect back on my life, that was really important for a black kid growing up. Hopefully that’s the role I served for someone.”

Holliday, 52, is in his 27th year with KSDK. He anchors “TodayIn St. Louis,” “Today At Noon” and “News Channel 5 at Noon.”Holliday grew up in St. Charles, attending Benton Elementary,Hardin Middle School and St. Charles High School. His parentscontinued to live in the house he grew up in at 6th and Morganuntil their deaths. A furniture delivery man for Preston’s Furnitureand a sales clerk for J.C. Penney, the two had called St. Charleshome for more than 50 years.

He attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for hisfreshman year with the intent of working in a film department or as a cinematographer. Upon switching to the University ofMissouri at Columbia, to avoid paying out-of-state tuition, hestarted studying broadcasting. “I decided maybe I could make it as a broadcaster,” Holliday said.

Holliday said St. Charles organizations still call upon him to lendhis name to their causes and he obliges on most occasions—mostrecently at a Trivia Night for the St. Charles Education Foundation.Holliday’s first job was for KOCO TV in Oklahoma City where hebroadcast the weekend sports editions for three years. But he soonfound a home for himself at KSDK where he would do weekendsports and general assignment reporting during the week for 10 years.

Then in 1989, he was asked to switch to anchor. “My goal was to become the sports director, but I like what I do,” he said.

He points out that he owes a lot to teachers, coaches and scoutleaders in St. Charles who supported him. He said he played a

Inspired by the

Beautiful, Talented,

Paul Shaffer, Late Show with David Letterman musician, works with Art Holliday on Johnnie Be Good

& Brilliant

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Holliday has learned much from the experiences of his career and people he has interviewed. “There has definitely been an interestingmix of experiences. I interviewed Michael Jordan three times,” he said.Holliday also covered both Rams Superbowls and each of the threeCardinals World Series in the 1980s. He also covered Pope John Paul’smost recent visit to St. Louis.

Holliday interviewed Jordan the first time in North Carolina,“when no one knew he would be the greatest player in history.” He interviewed him again when Jordan was the rookie of the year


CELEBRITY ROOTS

It gives you the idea that if you put

in enough effort and do the things you’re

supposed to do, you got a shot. As I reflect

back on my life, that was really important for

a black kid growing up. Hopefully that’s the

role I served for someone.““ in the NBA and lastly when Jordan was larger than life. “Michael

Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Imagine having to live that one down, being the only coach that ever cutMichael Jordan,” Holliday mused.

Holliday said meeting the beautiful, the talented and the brilliant isthe best part of his job. “That is one of the attractions of this job,meeting successful people. They all have this aura. There is some-thing about them, call it an energy they give off. If I had to put itinto words, it’s almost tangible. I enjoy people at the top of theirgame. After all these years, I still get jazzed by these people. You canfeel it in their presence.”

Holliday is over three years into production of a feature-length filmtitled Johnnie Be Good. He is researching, writing, shooting and producing the documentary on Rock-n-Roll Hall-of-Famer JohnnieJohnson, who died a year and half ago. “I enjoy film making.(Johnnie Johnson) is one of the unsung heroes of rock-n-roll—atthe very least one of the top rock-n-roll piano players.” For more information on the film, visit JohnnieBeGood.net. ■


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TIPS & TRICKS


Welcome St. Charles BoatersE n j o y B o a t i n g C l o s e t o H o m e

This committee within the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce isdedicated to promote the economic growth of the Mississippi Riverat the Alton Pool (pool #26). Visit www.showmethemississippi.organd check the map of the Alton Pool, St. Charles, and surroundingareas. It’s a great guide to business and services along the Mississippithat support the local boating community.

The group meets the first Tuesday of every month. To join, youmust be a member of The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce.

636-946-0633 | www.stcharleschamber.org

Few people consider St. Charles a popular boatingdestination. But with numerous marinas, restau-rants, and sand bars along the Mississippi River,St. Charles makes a nice beach alternative and apopular weekend destination. And since access islocated near major residential communities, it’sconvenient to get out on the river.

Extend your boating fun with some early winterexcursions before the freezing temperaturesarrive. It might be cooler, but the views are stillbeautiful. And you might spot a bald eagle alongthe bluffs. Bring plenty of extra clothing andsome hot cocoa to help keep you warm.

Now is also the time to start thinking about winterizing your boat. Many local dealers offerspecials on winterizing, maintenance, and stor-age. You might also consider using this season to take care of basic trailer maintenance.

FIRST ROW: Susan Berthold, Cindra Smith, Linda Sanchez, Mike Deimeke, Terry Bachman, Ray Trautman, Paul Hopkins, Cathy Trautman, Bob Slough. SECOND ROW: Jeff House,Debbie House, Ed Berg, Dick Wempen, Dan Hamilton, Pete Tully, Scott Bachman.

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Visit the Saint Charles ConventionCenter for The Boat Show in Saint

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636-669-3000 | www.letsgoshows.com

January 19–21, 2007

Friday—2pm–10pmSaturday20–10am–8pmSunday21—11am–5pm

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CELEBRITY ROOTS

Hafer’s employer, Judy Corbett or J & M Costumes, had beendoing Cole’s clothes for 35 years, Hafer said. Corbett also did the Carol Burnett Show, “back in the day,” Hafer said.

Hafer got the job at J & M after her boss at the St. Louis Operacalled the company bragging about her work. She started makingcostumes for a children’s opera in the shop in North Hollywood.That was two years ago.

Hafer designs and constructs television, commercial and film costumes. “It’s a fabulous job. I get to go on all kinds of sets and meet just about everybody,” she said. “I never know what I’m going to do that day.” Hafer said, “There’s no nine to five inHollywood.” The day before this interview, Hafer was making abeautiful rhinestone corsett (seen at left). During the job, shereceived a call to make insect costumes for “According to Jim.”

Hafer said growing up in St. Charles contributed to her successes inmany ways, but mostly because of the culture and the arts availablein the city. “Growing up in an historic city with the downtownarea, people dress up. Seeing people in costumes and having accessto that, I realized that this was something I could do—make some-thing that was not just a normal garment, having something thatwas more interesting and exciting than just normal clothes.” ■



Remember the Superbowl VISA commercial with all of theSuperheros? Ever watch “Two-and-a-half Men” or “According toJim?” Ever seen “Fun with Dick and Jane” or “Zoom?” Guess whomade the costumes? St. Charles’ own Heidi Hafer has been livingher dream in Hollywood, California for the past two years design-ing and sewing some of the movie capital’s best and most creativegarb.

“I am the luckiest girl in the world. I have my dream job,” she said.Hafer lives with her husband, Jeff, in Silver Lake, California in whatis considered old Hollywood. The stairs to her apartment were thefamous Laurel and Hardy music box stairs. Hafer grew up on BellePlaine behind Lindenwood University in St. Charles. She attendedSt. Charles High School and Lindenwood University, majoring inart history. “I thought I would teach art history,” she said.

But her love of fabric and creation would take her to New Orleansand Mardi Gras costumes, and Milwaukee and Chicago theatersbefore returning to St. Charles to work for the St. Louis Opera, The Repertory Theatre and many other stages.

Hafer’s Barbie dolls and her friends were the best dressed on theblock during her childhood. “I was always making costumes for my dolls growing up. I would dress friends in costumes or makethem outfits,” she said. She would make crazy outfits or fancyevening gowns. It really didn’t matter as long as she was sewing.

“I had a toy sewing machine I think since birth,” she said.

Today Hafer’s models are a little more real and a lot more famous.“Now I do all the clothes for Natalie Cole. She’s my big Barbie doll.She might not like that, but she is. She’s life-size and I get to makeall of these incredibly beautiful clothes for her.”

At last year’s Hollywood Bowl, Cole performed in one of Hafer’s creations—a multi-colored silk chiffon gown.

U n f o r g e t t a b l e D e s i g n s D r e s s U p H o l l y w o o d ’s B i g S t a r s

Heidi’s costumes have appeared in live performances, movies, and

commercials. Red dress (2); Natalie Cole’s performance at the

Hollywood Bowl–Summer 2005. Gown (3); Geffen Playhouse

production “Paint Your Wagon.” Sumo Wrestlers (1); “According

to Jim.” Superheros (4); Visa commercial–Superbowl.

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The Arts & Culture Commissionreviews suggestions for artisticand cultural projects, programs,and festivals.

The Commission meets on the second Monday of the month.

For more information visit

www.stcharlescity.com

Photos from Run and the Blast at New Town,Irish Heritage Days, Battle of the Bands, Mosaics,Quilts on Main, and Festival of the Little Hills

Saturday, September 23 St. Charles residentMarilyn Geery attended a special statue dedication for Sergeant John Ordway, FirstSergeant for the Corps of Discovery. The statue’sface reflects the likeness of Marilyn’s husband,(the late) Peter Geery, who often portrayedSergeant Ordway in stage productions. JohnJewell, the artist, heard of Peter Geery’s involve-ment in the reenactment of the Lewis and ClarkJourney and asked Marilyn to loan him photos of Peter as a young man. Jewell used the photosas inspiration for the facial features of the sculpture. According to the artist, Peter was aninspiration and he would “often think of [Peter]and his dedication to the Discover Expedition of St. Charles, to the area school children, and

several organizationsthat he belongedto.” The 9-foot statue is located atthe entrance to FortLewis MemorialPark in Washington.

A Reflection of Dedication

John Jewell at work on hiscommemorative statue

Marilyn Geery attends the dedicationof Jewell’s statue.

Exploringartistic and cultural opportunities for the City of St. Charles

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They say a family that prays together staystogether. But what about the family that playstogether? The Baker’s work, vacation and playtogether. They’ve built a retail oil empire nowspanning its second generation and for them,well, it’s all in the family.

All eight of R.G. Baker’s children work for Warrenton Oil, based in Warrenton,Missouri. The elder Baker moved his familyfrom Detroit, Michigan to St. Charles in1972 to purchase, on a 10-year buyout plan,a small oil/lube jobbership known as FirstCapitol Oil Company. At that time, FirstCapitol Oil employed five people and grossed about $5 million per year. TodayWarrenton Oil Company has 415 employeesand expected sales for 2006 are $181 million.

The company purchased its first service stationfor direct gasoline marketing in 1974 and by1984, R.G. and his eldest son, Wayne, acquired

Warrenton Oil Company. The two restruc-tured the company to focus capitol and people on the direct marketing of gasolinethrough company-owned convenience stores,and First Capitol Oil became a division.

Today, Warrenton Oil operates 27 convenience stores from St. Charles toFayette with concentrations in Columbia,Lincoln County, Kingdom City andFulton. Twelve of the stores are co-brandedwith food service. There are 10 car washes.Warrenton Oil operates in seventeen communities delivering fuel within a 150-mile radius of St. Louis.

In a strategic maneuver to enter the hotelbusiness two years ago, Warrenton Oilopened its first Holiday Inn Express inFulton. In May of this year, anotherWarrenton Oil Holiday Inn Express was opened in Warrenton.

Th e B a ke r ’ s h a v e c o r n e r e d t h e m a r ke t

o n f a m i l y a n d b u s i n e s s

—A Family Affair

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The Baker’s, like all families, can get sick of each other. “That’s just normal. We haveour disagreements but we have to work themout. Mom and dad taught us that,” saidBanmiller. “We all voice our opinions, butone of us has to make the final decision.”And in this case it’s eldest brother and largeststock holder of the siblings, Wayne.

Banmiller said it’s difficult to go along with the decisions of her big brother, especially if she disagrees. “It’s harderbecause you’re an owner of the companyalso. In the corporate world, I didn’t ownthat corporation. I wasn’t financially responsible. Sometimes it’s harder that he’s making the final decision.”

The most recent addition to the WarrentonOil family will be a specialty grocery storeon the Boardwalk at Winghaven. TheMarketplace by Fastlane, slated to openbefore Thanksgiving, will have a full-timemeat cutter, deli and baker. It will offer private labels and catering as well as a largewine section. The company will sponsorwine tastings in the store.

Whatever the enterprise, the Baker’s have the market cornered on family and business.

“Mom and dad are proud of us. They want usto always value family first. With that theother successes will come along.” ■


But it’s not all business as usual with theBaker’s, unless of course you count theleisure time the family of 22 and countingspends together. Each year the Baker’s take aski trip to Colorado. “It’s mom and dad, thebrothers and sisters and spouses and basicallyanybody that can go,” said Mary BakerBanmiller, director of retail operations andhotels for Warrenton Oil and one of threegirls in the family. “Everyone chips in.”

They also gather to journey to the familylake house at Lake of the Ozarks.

In December of 2004, the whole clantrekked to Mexico for the senior Bakers’50th wedding anniversary.

Whatever the occasion, the Baker’s rarelyleave anyone or any dog out. “A lot of dogsgo on the trips too,” Banmiller said, “five on a normal basis.”

Banmiller said business is often a topic onthe trips, but it’s not everything the family is about. “Being in business together, we takea lot of business-sponsored trips together.We do talk business on other trips, usuallyuntil someone says that’s enough business.”

The Baker’s have spent generations to corner the marketon both family and business. Now they work, vacation,and play together.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Robert Baker, Elaine Baker, Jim Baker,David Baker, Wayne Baker, Debbi Baker, Ann Cilek,Mary Banmiller, Mark Baker, R.G. Baker and Betty Baker.

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HEALTH WATCH

F i g h t i n g t h e B a t t l e A g a i n s t A g i n g

Aging me? Now what do I do? A question that so many Baby Boomers are asking them-selves as they try to fight the aging process.Infomercials are geared towards the saggingrear-end, the love handles men hate, the armsthat continue to flap in the wind even afteryou are done waving to your friends and those thighs that seem to have housed everyinch of junk food you have eaten since youwere a kid. We didn’t gain this weightovernight yet we want to lose it yesterday.

As we age, doctors tell us our metabolismwill slow, our energy levels may drop, ourminds aren’t as sharp and need to constantlybe challenged; we’re looking for ways to keep our blood pressure, cholesterol andtriglycerides in check. Our eyesite is waning,we are repeating questions as our hearingseems to be going too? Go ahead say it... it’s hell getting old! Or is it? There are babyboomers who swear they will beat the law of gravity yet. We’re running marathons,triathlons, riding in century rides and servingas role models to the younger populationmaking up the skyrocketing obesity levels.

The one constant that all ages have is the age old question, how can I stay young? Dr. Charles Willey, founder and CEO of EsseHealth, a large internal medicine group and ofEssence, the only locally owned and physicianowned Medicare Advantage Program, says wehave to start moving. Willey recommends, likeso many doctors, to start a simple walkingprogram but to remember not to push toohard or too fast too soon. Water is also a greatfriend, as in water aerobics, using the resist-ance of the water as you do fitness move-ments. The only thing you lose in the water iswhat the land brings in helping bone density.Willey also stresses the importance of eatingbalanced meals. Examples of good proteinsources would be chicken, fish, eggs, legumes,nuts, lean meats and then balance that withgood vegetable sources, dairy and fruits. Asyour metablism slows down, those fatty foods,high sugar or sodium packed foods can reallytake their toll on you. One of the most impor-tant things to remember is your family history.Check for diabetes, cardiovascular disease,cancer and other disabling conditions andremember that genetics play a deep role inyour fight to be healthy.

How toStay Young

Taste of Health Event

The Silver & Gold Club held an exclusive free Senior Health Fair, providing information

on a variety of products and services to help seniors stay healthy. Guest speaker topics

included medicare and nutrition. Entertainment included the Kitchen Band and the

St. Louis Strutters.

Willey also stresses the importance of preven-tion and wellness programs to keep the risingcost of Medicare down. Medicare handoutsand forms will start arriving in your mailboxes soon, if they haven’t already and remem-ber that November 15th is the first date thatchanges to your Medicare Part D or otherplans can be made. December 31st is a gooddate to shoot to have all of your changes in.Willey’s Essence program is one that allows for comprehensive coverage with no annualpremium. He stresses to make sure that yourplan is covering all of your needs. Talk to yourhealth care providers and if someone is caringfor you ensure they check and double checkyour forms for accuracy.

Another strong point that Willey points out is to get out with friends, as you age youunfortunately lose close friends and familymembers that gave you such joyous memoriesthroughout your life. If you settle in at home,loneliness can start creeping up, depressionand isolation. These are all catalysts to yourhealth. When you talk about caring for yourself or for the life of an elderly friend,remember that it is not just all physical;

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mental, emotional and spiritual health makeup that pyramid. To be at the top of yourgame incorporate movement, walking, watermovement, senior exercise classes, for thosewho are still competing in sports or eliteevents, be sure to do sport specific training. It is very important if you are beginning aresistance training program for the first timeto have a licensed, certified instructor showyou how to properly train. A nutritionist ordietican can then teach you the importanceof nourishment for your body. Willey wrapsup by saying when it comes to supplementa-tion and all of the marketing done to helparthritis, fighting the aging process, etc... toremember that a good multivitamin for yourage is a great way to start. You can look for a higher amount of Vitamin A and D but anoverall multi-vitamin taken daily for seniorswill do your body just fine. Don’t get caughtup in all of the marketing hype, just go backto the basics. They do truly work! ■

MONICA ADAMS


Publisher Tom Hannegan bumped into SherylCrow and she autographed the first editionStreet Scape Magazine cover!

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With such a hectic lifestyle, who thinksabout their health unless there’s a crisis?Your not alone, according to the U.S.Government and Medical Institutions, mostAmericans do not get the optimal amount ofnutrients into their bodies on a daily basis.

In June 2002, the Journal of AmericanMedical Association published a comprehen-sive review of almost 40 years worth of scientific research on the relationshipbetween vitamins and certain diseases. Itclearly illustrates how vitamin deficienciesare associated with chronic diseases such ascancer, coronary heart disease and osteo-porosis. Today, the journal of the AmericanMedical Association is recommending thateveryone take a quality vitamin and mineralsupplement. With all of the choices availablewhere do you start? Food has always beenour best source of vitamins and minerals.Because of our modern lifestyles, environmental toxicity and depletion ofminerals in our soil, it is nearly impossible todepend on food alone to get the nutritionwe need to stay healthy and strong.

W h y a L i q u i d S u p p l e m e n t ?In 1998 the Journal of Medicinal Foods published an evaluation on liquid vitaminsand minerals. The purpose of the evaluationwas to look at the evidence surroundingwhether or not there were benefits to vitaminand mineral supplements in liquid form.A wide variety of research studies werereviewed and it was determined that liquidsupplements contain nutrients that are highlybioavailable, can be gentler to the stomachand are sometimes more suitable for children,elderly people, and people on the go.

R e s o u r c e s :Journal of the American Medical Association, June 19, 2002

Journal of Medicinal Food,volume 2, Number 3, page 207

Journal of Natural Products,volume 66, 2003

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The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. All serioushealth conditions should be treated by a qualified health practitioner.Neither the publisher or author in any way dispense medical advice,prescribe remedies, or assume responsibility for those who choose to treat themselves.

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Harley Davidson. It’s an American icon. It’sa beautiful machine. And it’s your ticket tofreedom say many owners who waited til thekids were gone and the money came in toboard their first bike. Now as they experi-ence the wind in their faces, they say it is as if they were born to ride.

“It really is the thrill of the ride,” said BillGreen, chairman of the board of SCIEngineering, a company he founded.

“There’s a freedom there that you don’t get in an automobile.”

A professional engineer for more than 40years, Green waited until he was 57 beforepurchasing his first Harley—a 750-poundgray and black Road King Classic. He’s 61 now. “I had never ridden one before. Ialways though I might enjoy riding, but Ihad to wait until I got older before I had the time and money to do it.”

Green said he thought about buying amotorcycle for at least six years before actually doing it. “Finally, my wife got disgusted with me and said, ‘Just get one.’She thought I would ride it for six weeksand get tired of it. But I never did.”

Green said aside from the noise created by the monster of all motorcycles, Harleyscarry a sort of prestige. “You’re really buying an image,” Green said. But, he said, themachines are also very “individualistic. Thereare thousands of parts you can buy to makeyours different than anybody else’s.”

Billy Collier, executive director of UnitedServices in St. Peters, purchased her HarleyDavidson Sportster 1200 cc just before her55th birthday. “Three years ago, I went snow-mobiling and I decided if I could ride that onmy own I could ride a motorcycle,” she said.

Collier had ridden behind husband RonCollier for over 34 years on his motorcycle.

After a safety course offered by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department,Billy was road-ready.

“Ever since 1967, Ron has ridden and I’ve ridden with him on back. It never occurredto me until three years ago that I could ridealone,” Billy said. “Then when I rode thatsnowmobile, it gave me the confidence. Idon’t know why because they’re not at allsimilar. The snowmobile has two runners on the ground at all times. It was the largestphysical challenge I have ever had in my life.”

Billy said at first the motorcycle was intimi-dating. “You have to be an extraordinarilycognizant and defensive driver. You have to

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Billy Collier used to ride behind husband Ron on his motorcycle. Now, after a safety course

offered by the city of St. Charles Parks andRecreation Department, Billy rides solo.

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be totally cognizant of your eye, hand andfoot coordination in order to break, shift andadjust directions.”

Billy said she believes more professionals areriding motorcycles. “As baby boomers reachtheir fifties and sixties, they have moreexpendable income. There are a lot of us. We can go and do things that we alwaysdreamed about but maybe never had thetime or the money to do before.”

There was a time when Billy never wouldhave fit in with the biker image. This mother of two and grandmother of three isknown for her professionalism, candor andcompassion for other people. “For a longtime there was a negative persona about people who ride motorcycles. The first thingpeople asked when I got mine was, ‘Are yougoing to Sturgis?’ That’s just not my idea ofa fun. I don’t want a tattoo. I don’t want toride naked or see other people doing that.”

Instead, Billy rides to get in touch with herself and the world around her. “I get so

much more in tune with nature. You see,smell and experience the weather. If you’veever ridden by the ocean on a motorcycle,you see the beauty that God has given theearth. There’s just nothing like it.”

Billy hopes she has encouraged other womento try the pastime. “I think a lot of womenwere encouraged by seeing other women.Hopefully, they think, ‘I can do this too’.”

One St. Charles professional woman whohas been an encouragement to others foryears, is Nancy Matheny. “I bought my firstmotorcycle when I was 18 and could notafford other transportation. It was a 90ccYamaha,” she said.

But Matheny wouldn’t stay on the Yamahafor long what with family and responsibilitycoming her way. “I found it was liberating to ride a motorcycle. The fresh air, the temperature, the smells, the sounds, and thepower of course.” After several motorcycles—including a 500 Kawasaki and a 750Kawasaki—she got married, had children and gave up motorcycles. But the feeling of the ride never totally left her.

A CPA who specializes in expert testimonydescribes her career as a “rather serious job.”So about 15 years ago, she bought a motor-cycle for “early Saturday morning joy rides butdecided those days were over, until last year.”

“After my husband bought a motorcycle atthe Sacred Heart Auction, I became hookedagain,” she said. “I now have a HarleyDavidson Soft Tail Deluxe, and I love toride. What is fun is that so many of my generation is doing the same thing.”

Like her, several of Matheny’s female friendshave Harleys. “There is even a ‘Red Hat’Harley group,” she said. “I think everyonehas their bike feeling, even if they don’t ridemotorcycles. It might be skiing or riding in aconvertible, or something else, but it is asimilar feeling. The sky is bluer, the cows arefresher and everyone waves. To me there isno better America than the one seen fromthe seat of a motorcycle.”

Simply put, said Green it’s the “roller coasterof the road. It’s the thrill of it,” he said. ■


HARLEY DAVIDSON RIDE

September 8th–10th St. Charles welcomed

the Missouri State Harley Davidson HOG

Rally. Die hard Harley riders, novice and

motorcycle enthusiasts all gathered for a

weekend of camaraderie and love for their

HOGS. Not exactly the same scale and

scope of Sturgis but St. Charles did REV it

Up to host thousands of bikers. The Historic

Riverfront District provided the entertainment

venue along with the shops, restaurants,

pubs and nightlife for the event.

The St. Charles Convention Center and the St. CharlesTourism Department along with the the City of St. Charles again rolled out the red carpet for yetanother successful event.

Jerry E. Scheidegger, Harley rider, is Chairman of theBoard of Corporate Group, Inc. Corporate Group specializes in commercial and residential real estate,leasing, development, and management.

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Are you ready for this? Sixty-seven percentof cigars imported to the United Statescome from the Dominican Republic and 35 percent are made in Honduras. The restare from Mexico and Nicaragua. So whathappened to Cuba?

John Dengler Tobacconist, our resident cigarexpert and long-long-time cigar front man inthe area, said in Cuba’s quest for the almightyAmerican dollar, the country’s cigar makersfail to age their tobacco enough, thus reduc-ing them from the world’s finest cigar makers.Instead of aging the tobacco for three years,they do it for one year. Tobacco has to beaged,” Dengler said.

They call it bulking. Piles of tobacco leavesare left to age. As fermentation begins, theleaves meet the temperature of 160 degreescausing them to give off ammonia. Thelonger the tobacco is aged, the less ammoniacan be detected. The result—better taste. It’sall in the workmanship, said Dengler.

John Dengler Tobacconist is in its 89th yearof fine tobacco retailing. Dengler said cigars

can range from $5 per to up to $85 andbeyond. He said a $20 cigar is more thansufficient and even a $5 cigar that is hand-made and has a long filler is just fine. “Mypersonal opinion is that the Dominicancigars are the best.”

To the smoker, a long filler or one long piece of tobacco means a cigar that will not fall apart in the mouth. A short filler in contrast, falls apart in pieces. Proper agingis also critical to a fine cigar, Dengler said.

“The longer it sits, the better it gets,” he said.Unless of course it sits too long and becomestoo dry. In this case it will burn too fast.Humidity content must stay between 68 and 72 percent, Dengler said.

Essentially there are three parts to any cigar—the filler, or interior; the binder, or what holdsthe tobacco together; and the wrapper, thecosmetic finisher. The best cigars are handmade and bound together by tobacco.

In comparison to a fine cigar, a $5 or $1drugstore cigar is made by homogenizedtobacco, a pulverized plant, to which rockwall and glue has been added, Dengler said. “Consequently, there is a tremendous difference in composition and taste.”

Still, there isn’t much difference between an$85 and a $20 cigar, Dengler said. “You canget a good smoke out of the $20 cigar. Is itworth the $65 difference? Some people feelthe more they spend the better it will be. It’slike going to a fancy restaurant and paying$100 for a steak when you can get the samething at Tony’s for $25.”

One myth of choosing a fine cigar is in the smell. “People shouldn’t smell the cigar.What they are smelling is the cellophane.The clerk will know the guy doesn’t knowanything about cigars.”

When choosing a fine cigar, Dengler said togo straight to the moisture content. “Hold the

cigar next to your ear. If it crackles, youshouldn’t buy it.” It’s more important to determine how the cigar is made than what they wrapped it with, Dengler said.

Cigar tobacco does not have chemical additives like cigarettes, Dengler said. Gunpowder and salt peter are in the paper of cigarettes to help them burn correctly, he said.

The size of a cigar is really a matter of choice.Some like the longer, thinner types, whileothers prefer a shorter, bulkier, robusto kind.Long, thin cigars burn hotter than robusto.Dengler said cigars are not inhaled becausewhen a person inhales, they bypass the pallet.

Pair cigars with dinner and liquors, Denglersuggested. When serving a fairly heavy cognac or brandy, a heavier cigar is warranted.Conversely, when guests will be partaking of a cigar between courses, better known as thecigar dinner, a lighter cigar with lighter wineis proper.

Ligero or the making of a cigar is sort of likecooking, Dengler said. “Different types oftobacco are added together as a blend andare heavier or lighter depending on this.” Acreamy and subtle taste is derived from blacktobacco which has a natural sugar content. Itis maduro (Spanish for mature) and has beenfermented longer. This tobacco is very black.It is grown out in the sunshine and has ahigher sugar content than a cigar made oflight brown tobacco. In some cases tobaccocan be steamed giving off a sweeter taste.Cigars can also be flavored with raspberry,peach and other palletable choices. ■


How to Choose the Best Cigars

John Dengler shows the vast arrayof cigars he has available

Hint: No Sniffing or Crackling Allowed

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Coffee House Scene Offers More Than a Quick Pick-Me-Up

Good things happen over a cup of coffee.For some, it’s the only reason they can getup. Coffee. That rich, luscious, satisfyingaroma that’s supposed to draw us from ourslumber into the kitchen and on with ourday. But scores of java lovers are traveling alot farther than their kitchens and automaticcoffee makers to capture the last drop andthey’re staying for more than a pick-me-up.

Coffee houses have become more to coffeedrinkers than receptacles for their favoritebeverage. In fact, they’ve become destina-tions for people who just want to hang out,enjoy some folksy entertainment, hook up tothe world wide web or grab a snack.

The Crooked Tree features a full breakfastand lunch menu seven days a week. OwnerStein Hunter said the coffee house, located at 559 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and named number one in St. Louis byAOL.com, is named for the stately Catalpa

tree at First Capitol and Kingshighway on the Lindenwood University campus.

“My daughters love the tree,” Hunter said. “It was kind of like naming a child. It encompassed part of our family, culture,the community and the campus.”

The Crooked Tree holds an open forum pretty much all of the time with artists sharing their talents on the guitar and piano.

“If someone showers us with their music,we’re happy,” Hunter said.

Frozen blended coffees and at least eightsmoothies are part of The Crooked Tree’srepertoire. But aside from the drinks andeats, coffee houses are becoming staples ofthe American landscape. “There is suchgrowth in the industry, the slant away fromalcohol consumption and the need to find a place to really communicate with people.Throw in the wireless connections. The

A BiggerCupof Joe

TOP: The Crooked Tree Coffee House is named for thestately Catalpa tree at First Capitol and Kingshighway on the Lindenwood University campus.

BOTTOM: Coffee enthusiasts who visit The Crooked Tree Coffee House find a comfortable setting to enjoybreakfast or lunch.

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The Prancing Pony offers iced coffees, lattesand mochas with dark and white chocolateand caramel. Woodstone oven pizzas, Tuscanturkey Philly’s, barbecue beef and chickensalad are some of the Pony’s most sought after delights.

All beers are imported from all over theworld, with no Anheuser Busch productsavailable, Davis said. Fitz, Stewart’s and Jones sodas are featured and everything isserved in a glass like an old time soda shop.

Located in New Town, The Prancing Ponydraws from the existing atmosphere of thelarger than life gathering place. “It’s the atmos-phere in New Town. A lot of people come tosee this place and sit on the porch and patio.”

It’s a Grind at 3833 Elm Street in St.Charles is one of only two of its kind inMissouri. An outtake from the Californiachain, It’s a Grind boasts Giradelli chocolatein its blended drinks and smoothies, whichBarista Luke Chellevold claims is the “bestchocolate you can get your hands on.”

Chellevold said It’s a Grind was marketed on Showtime in the opening scene of Weedswhere the stars are seen drinking from thecoffee house’s cups.

It’s a Grind offers live music on Friday nights at 7 p.m. from folk groups to kids’choirs to acoustic. Saturday features openmike night beginning at 7 p.m. Visitors have brought comedy, poetry readings andsinging to the house.

younger generation needs a place to come to. It all comes together in one big piece in a coffee house glazed over with a haze ofcaffeine,” Hunter said. “It’s really about thepeople and about feeling at home and greatcoffee and food, probably in that order.”

The Prancing Pony has went beyond Wi-Fi to the written word—in hardback.Manager Laura Davis said the coffee house at 3331 Rue Royale includes a book storestocked with over 50,000 books from fiction, romance, western and mystery to best sellers. A junior and children’s section is also available.

“I think coffee has been such a big thing,with the varieties of coffees and the flavor-ings you can put into them, from kiwi toraspberry to chocolate,” Davis said. “Thequality has gotten so much better. There area lot of mochas.”

The Prancing Pony holds children’s bookreadings each month. Live music and beertastings are featured on Thursday nights andKaraoke on Friday nights.

LEFT: Allie Lapoint performs live at It’s a Grind.

BELOW: Guests enjoy relaxing over coffee. An outtakefrom the California chain, It’s a Grind features coffeedrinks mixed with Giradelli chocolate.

The Prancing Pony features a book store stocked with over 50,000 books and includes a Junior andChildren’s section.

It’s a Grind features drinks every month as well as a customer appreciation program.Emails alert regulars about upcoming offers. Bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls and croissants are among the food fareoffered at the coffee house.

Picasso’s Manager Alex Brooks said in aword, Picasso’s is “obsessive” about the preparation of its coffees. “The word wouldalmost be obsessive about how we fix ourdrinks and espressos,” Brooks said. “We do it in a very traditional manner. It would not be unfamiliar to those who have traveled to Italy where essentially the culture was ultimately born.”

Picasso’s skips the porta filters for handgrinding, tamping and dosing, Brooks said. He’s especially proud of his MochaMasterpiece latte. Brooks said coffee housesare gaining popularity for many reasons, not the least of which is a changing culture.

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“They’re becoming popular because it’s asophistication of the society. They appreciatecoffee for what it is and can be—the mostcomplex drink to your pallet there is, morethan even wine.” Perhaps that’s why Picasso’sslogan is “The Art of Coffee.”

Picasso’s has gained a large following, saidBrooks, due in part to the jazz and acousticmusic offered up on Friday and Saturdaynights at the coffee house.

Brooks said his clientele definitely appreciatesthe high quality drinks and the high level of knowledge that goes into them. “Thereare a million places to learn about coffee,from the Internet to schools, mostly in thePacific Northwest, which is the coffeemecca,” he said. ■


ABOVE: Picasso’s Coffee House features live jazz andacoustic music on Friday and Saturday nights.

RIGHT: Alex Brooks prepares a Double Cafe Latte.

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centerpiece. Fill pretty dishes

with plenty of options for

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The Crooked Tree 559 First Capitol DriveM–W 6am–6pmTH–F 6am–12amSAT 8am–12amSUN 8am–6pm

The Prancing Pony3331 Rue RoyaleT–TH 7am–9pmFRI 7am–11pm SAT 8am–11pmSUN 8am–8pm

It’s a Grind 3833 Elm StreetM–SAT 6am–9:30pmSUN 7:30am–9pm

Picasso’s 101 North Main StreetM–T 6:30am–9pmW–TH 6:30am–10pmFRI 6:30am–12amSAT 7:30am–12amSUN 7:30am–7pm

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Reunions continue 20 years after OzarkAirlines closes. What Tom Keyes, formerpresident of Ozark Airlines’ CommunityAmerican Credit Union, finds so fascinatingabout the event is that the former employeescontinue to gather after all these years. “Thecompany is dead. The company has been outof business for years and still the employeesget together to celebrate just the fact thatthey worked for the airline,” said Keyes.

Keyes worked for Ozark from 1952 through1991, and served under the first president of Ozark, Laddy Hamilton. “Ozark was asmall company when I joined. We survivedprimarily because of mail contracts with thegovernment. But the airline grew and wewere all jet by the time we went out of business. I went through four presidents.”Keyes said Ozark Air Lines was “almostalways” profitable. “But some of the majorstock holders had the opportunity to mergethe airline and make some money. I can’tblame them for what they did.”

Service from Ozark Air Lines startedSeptember 26, 1950 when the first flightdeparted St. Louis for Chicago via Decaturwith only one passenger. But by Christmas of1959, Ozark served ten states and 52 citiesand towns in America’s breadbasket whileoperating 26,930 scheduled route miles daily.By the end of the 1960s, Ozark had a fleet of

38 aircraft, flying 578,208,000 revenue passenger miles and carrying 2,277,000 passengers. Based on 1978 traffic statisticsOzark logged 33,263,000 revenue miles and carried 4,725,800 passengers totaling1,634,800,000 revenue passenger miles.

By the 1980s deregulation had changed the face of Ozark as the line continued toexpand, reaching westward to Las Vegas in1981 and San Diego a year later. During the same time frame, Norfolk, Clevelandand San Antonio became Ozark towns, and Florida destinations rose to six. Over 35 years, Ozark had developed from a puddle-jumping local airline flying DC-3s to a coast-to-coast, DC-9 only operationcentered in St Louis.

Retired Captain Richard Roberts, Ozark’sFlight Operations director, said Ozark pilotsstarted to retire in the late 1970s. “Theflight operations group was a close familyorganization and management wanted thehistory of Ozark to be preserved and theretired pilot employees to be recognized fortheir efforts,” Roberts said. In early 1980 ajoint meeting was held between Roberts andCaptains Dick Chapple, Cal Ettel and PatSweeney to consider forming a retiree’sorganization. At the suggestion of the company, the founders chose the name

“Ozark Silver Swallows Association.”

“The name signified the silver in the retiree’shair along with the ‘Swallows’ companylogo,” Roberts said.

Ozark Air Lines was sold to Trans WorldAirlines in 1986 and soon after the associa-tion began losing the members’ interest and membership decreased. In 1999, theBoard established a new direction for theOzark Silver Swallows. A bi-monthlynewsletter was published, an e-mail notification program was created, scheduledmonthly board meetings were establishedwith agendas and minutes, duties of theofficers were realigned and three annualsocial events were enhanced. The member-ship recognized the new direction of theorganization and today, nearly 1,000 mem-bers continue to support the association.

In 2001, Ozark Silver Swallows was incorporated as a not-for-profit Missouri corporation. The Ozark Silver Swallows’ mission is “To perpetuate the history andcommemorate the former employees of OzarkAir Lines.” A Silver Swallows company storewas established to bring in funds to offset theexpenses of three annual social events.

While initially the Silver Swallows was an Ozark pilot’s organization, the by-lawswere amended in 2002 to include all formerOzark employees. Today, more than 4,000

Employee LoyaltyKeeps Ozark Airlines AliveReunions Cont inue 20 Years After Company Closes

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former Ozark employees are encouraged andwelcome to join the Ozark Silver Swallows.

In 2005 the Ozark Silver Swallows createdand dedicated an Ozark Air Lines Museumat Lambert–St. Louis International Airport.In September of 2005 an Ozark Air LinesEmployees Commemorative Wall was dedicated at Smartt Field. At the 20thanniversary celebration, the OzarkEmployees Swallows Lane Walkway, which further enhances the Ozark Plaza area at Smartt Field was dedicated. “All ofthese projects further fulfill the Ozark SilverSwallows mission of perpetuating the historyand commemorating the employees of OzarkAir Lines,” Roberts said. The walkway walland the walkway are made from bricksadorned with former employees names.

On January 1, 2006 the Ozark SilverSwallows and the Ozark Alumni Associationcombined their memberships and now operate under the name of the Ozark SilverSwallows Alumni Association

Ozark Silver Swallows Alumni Associationpublishes colorful bi-monthly newsletters,sponsors the bi-monthly ROMEO (“RetiredOzark Employees Eating Out”) BreakfastClub, annual retirement dinners, holiday celebrations and an annual reunion each second Saturday of September.

Members encompass former employees from customer service representatives, tomaintenance people, to vice presidents.

“We’ve had people come to our celebrationsfrom Oregon, Iowa and Texas,” said Roberts,68, who started at Ozark in 1959 as a co-pilot. ■ ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

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“Everybody interviews me,” quipped IsadoreErwin (I.E.) Millstone. “Nobody’s living any-more. It’s great for me because I can deny it.”One thing the 99-year-old developer can notdeny is the incredible influence he and hisfamily have had on the St. Charles and St.Louis landscapes during the last century.

Millstone’s life has spanned 18 U.S. presi-dential terms. He has lived through theindustrial and the computer revolutions ofthe 20th century, the advent of the automo-bile and the airplane and personally overseenhundreds of pieces of infrastructure come tolife throughout the St. Louis Metropolitanarea and in many other parts of the world.

“Life was very simple then. Right after the1904 World’s Fair, my father moved us fromAdelaide Ave. to Kingshighway, which was adirt street at the time,” Millstone said. “Wewalked or went on the street car. We had ahorse and buggy.”

After graduating from Soldan High Schoolin 1923, Millstone entered WashingtonUniversity. At a tuition rate of $200 per year,money earned worked as a lifeguard duringthe summer, Millstone studied architectureand engineering. He was “fascinated” by anew material called reinforced concrete.After attending school six days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., he graduated in 1927.

In 1929, Millstone partnered with AlbertPerbal as consulting engineers specializing in the design of reinforced concrete struc-ture. This design-only partnership was apredecessor of Millstone Construction, Inc.

M i l l s t o n e ’ s I n f l u e n c eS p a n s 1 0 0 Ye a r s

Building a Foundation in History

Thom Kuhn, Robert Millstone, and Isadore Erwin (I.E.) Millsonte

Following the stock market crash, there was little demand for engineers to designnew buildings. “You could buy existing,almost new buildings, for 10 to 20 percentof the original cost and financing was non-existent,” Millstone said.

Since small construction jobs were available,though extremely competitive, the youngengineer started Millstone ConstructionCompany. Most of the larger constructioncompanies that prospered during the boomof the 1920s went out of business. Millstonesaid the survivors of this era form the nucleusof the construction industry as it exists in St. Louis today.

Millstone Construction Co. built most ofthe public housing projects including PruittIgoe and Laclede Town in St. Louis alongwith other housing projects in Florida,Alabama and other states as well.

After WWII, the company expanded intomajor paving projects and airports. TheMillstone paved most of the runways atLambert Field and in the 1960s, built thefirst Busch Stadium and Mercantile Tower.

When Millstone started his career, many ofthe streets in St. Louis were made of brick or cobblestone. Most buildings had beendesigned with steel or wood framing andmany foundations were constructed of rubblestone. He credits most of his success andmuch of the construction of the St. Louis we know today to the newest product of the time—reinforced concrete. “You mustremember, at that time, reinforced concretewas a brand new item,” Millstone said.

“Buildings only went up five stories becausethe floors rested on walls. When we had reinforced concrete columns and slabs wecould start building high rise buildings. Wewere permitted to build the Kiel Auditorium.We started to build alleys, streets and sewers.”

And Millstone continued building, “We’vebuilt half of 90 percent of the bridges andhighways in this area,” he said.

After WWII, Millstone constructed majorwarehouses for General Grocer, Wetterau,General Electric, Westinghouse Electric, StixBaer & Fuller, American Air Filter, DiamondMatch, Prince Gardner, Cahokia Flour and

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many others. Millstone Construction was thefirst to construct major, regional shoppingcenters with large parking areas includingCrestwood Plaza and Northwest Plaza.

In a joint venture with Fruin-Collins,Millstone won the $21 million contract to build the original Busch Stadium. “Thisproject was unique from a design standpoint,poured-in-place reinforced post tensionedconcrete,” he said. “The original BuschStadium was built for another era, one that required a dual-use facility. I feel thattoday’s design better accommodates its sole purpose—baseball. After all, from abusiness perspective, the object is to earnmore money. Among other issues, the newseating arrangements allow for the owners to accomplish this objective.”

From 1929 to 1936 Millstone opened anumber of offices outside the St. Louis area.

“Our first year, our volume was $34,000. Asyou can see, we were small which made itdifficult to get bonding,” Millstone said. But by 1936, Millstone was awarded the first federal contract for public housing inthe United States in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“We built St. Louis’ Clinton-Peabody housingproject in 1939 using reinforced concreteDuring this time-frame, companies wantedto invest in growth, not bricks and mortar.Eventually, we designed, built and leasedbuildings to GE, Emerson, Famous-Barr and many others. As we built, I bought stock in many of my customers’ firms.”

From a personal standpoint, “besides a lot ofluck,” Millstone said, “I believe my willingnessto work hard and my ability to visualize

the future were keys to my success. In theearly days, many firms needed to be locatednear railways, so, I bought land along theseroutes. Eventually, companies wishing toexpand would come to me not only to pur-chase the land but to design and build theirbuildings. My sixth sense really paid off after World War II, with regards to the combination of pent-up demand and thegrowth in the use of automobiles. Landbecame a precious commodity to many of my customers’ businesses since parkingnow became a significant design issue.”

This strategy was successful, so at the end of WWII Millstone set up the MillstoneFoundation—a charitable foundation assistingSt. Louis institutions. The foundation is stillactive today.

Robert said the lessons learned from his grand-father are both countless and inestimable. “Ifind it difficult to articulate the lessons I havelearned from my grandfather because his guidance has shaped my perspective in nearlyevery way,” he said. “His incredible successand positive impact is based on a true concernfor every individual. He understands whatmotivates people. Whether it comes to civic,business or family matters, he combines hisconcern and understanding to do what is right for the particular circumstances at hand.He has also surrounded himself with the bestpeople and demonstrated his trust in them by delegating them complete authority. I am fortunate to be able to continue to learnfrom him, since we share an office together,and I discuss everything with him. He is aninvaluable advisor.”

Millstone Bangert is responsible for a signifi-cant portion of the construction of Highway370, which is celebrating its 10th anniversarythis month. Millstone Bangert, Inc. donated150 acres of land to the city of St. Charles fora recreational park. I.E. said the donation wasa way for him to give back to the community.

“Millstone Bangert is not only concerned withpreserving the environment, but also givingback to the community. That’s why we’ve notonly donated the acreage, but we also utilizeda $20 million TIF for the park,” he said.

I find it difficult to

articulate the lessons I have

learned from my grandfather

because his guidance has

shaped my perspective in

nearly every way.

““

In the 1960s, when MillstoneConstruction, Inc. built the firstBusch Stadium, St. Charles localRobert “Gus” Orf was one of thecontract supervisors who workedon the roof.

Millstone Bangert also invested some $40million, in addition to the TIF granted from the city of St. Charles, toward the purchase of 500 acres at Highway 370 and Elm Street to develop Fountain LakesIndustrial Park. The company allocated theentire TIF plus an additional $10 million for removing waste material and providingthe 150-acre park to be turned over to thecity of St. Charles upon completion. Thepark will be a model nature preserve withrecreational facilities, wetland sanctuaries,paved trails, parking, restrooms and more.

I.E. said that what has ensure the continuityand prosperity of Millstone for well over 75years has been the willingness of the companyto adapt to changing times and conditions,and to seek new areas of construction work.Millstone will celebrate his 100th birthday on January 6, 2007. ■


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W H A T I S T H EB E S T A D V I C EY O U R D A D H A SG I V E N Y O U ?

Craig Norden of Executive

Real Estate – “Stay diversified.”

Q&A

1 2

3

Congratulations to the winners

of last issue’s bed head contest:

1. Mercedes Gibbs aka “Jimmy

Neutron” submitted by Kelly

McVey; 2. Catie Morhmann

submitted by Michael

Mohrmann; and 3. Ashley Jones

submitted by Dawn Jones. Each

winner will receive a free iPod!

Thank you to everyone who

participated in the competition.

If you could help someone in need forthe holidays, whowould it be and why?

Valerie Zulewski (Retired Govermentemployee) “I would help the service menand their families, so they can be togetherfor the holidays.”

Marilyn McCoy (City Clerk for the City of

St. Charles) “My parents, because I want

them to enjoy good health for many

Christmas’ to come, with their children,

grand-children, and great-grandchildren.”

Jan Lawien (Grants Administrator for

Children & Family Services Authority)

“I would wish a safe and happy ‘Home

for the Holidays’ for every runaway and

abused child in our community.”

Brian Hill (Owner of Captivations Jewelry)

“I would like to help the homeless person,

because the holidays without a home, is

the lowest feeling a person can have.”

Rory Riddler (Ward 1 Council Person)

“Through great community volunteers, like

Maureen Bouxsein, I’d like to help Habitat

for Humanity, which hosts an annual Festival

of Trees to kick off the holiday season.”

Robert (Bob) Schuette (Owner of First

Capitol Trading Post) “I would encourage

helping the St. Louis’ Post Dispatch’s effort

to help the 100 Neediest Cases.”

Donna Hafer (Owner of the Mother-in-Law

Restaurant) “I would help Bridgeway

Counseling Services, because they help

so many people, especially women.”

CongratulationsBed Head Winners!

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Th e B l u e F l a m e C a f é i s F r e s h a n d F i n e

Whatever the entree, whatever the reason, TheBlue Flame Café at 335 North Main is pullingin some big crowds and quickly becoming adestination for fine seafood dining.

General Manager Greg Vanover said ownerPaul Wegeng opened the restaurant with theintention of bringing fine dining back to St. Charles. “Paul saw the opportunity to get that back, on the street, to offer qualityseafood and steaks in a healthy venue,” he said.

And healthy doesn’t just mean low fat or lowcarb “side menus” for Blue Flame. “There is no fryer or microwave in this building,”Vanover said. “Everything is either grilled or oven-baked.” In fact, that’s how the eaterygot its name. “We wanted to give it a namethat fit with what we do. Everything isunder the flame here. Everything is fresh.”

Vanover raves about Blue Flame’s signatureVeal Cream Reduction Sauce. Vegetables are grilled and put into a pot along withspices and other unnamed ingredients. Veal bones are added as well. The concoctionstarts out at a volume of about eight gallons.Three days of simmering reduce the sauce toa gallon. “It is incredible,” he said.

The sauce is just one of Executive Chef KenArndt’s specialties. Trained at the CulinaryInstitute of America in New York and skilledat the Waldorf Astoria, Arndt brought a lotof creativity and a lot of talent to the grills at the Blue Flame, Vanover said.

“I don’t really think there is any other finedining in St. Charles like this,” Arndt said.

“You have to go to Clayton to find a sit

down, white linen, four course dinner withfine wines, fine service and fine atmosphere.”

Arndt prepares everything at the Blue Flamefrom scratch, down to his signature LobsterMashed Potatoes. The Surf & Turf is afavorite, Vanover said—a South Africanpetite lobster tail with petite fillet. “All thebeef is prime,” he said.

Vanover said the Blue Flame already sportsan “enormous amount of regulars” in itsnon-smoking environment. Weekends arealmost to capacity, with most seatingfrom reservations.

The simple yet enchanting dining room ofthe Blue Flame Café is finished in a smokygray hue grabbing color from the paintingsof local authors that adorn its walls. Vanoversaid a new artist is featured each month.

Top off the meal at the Blue Flame with oneof the restaurant’s succulent desserts. VanillaBean Crème Brule is served with fresh straw-berry and raspberry sauce. St. Louis GooeyButter Cake is a hometown favorite andCaramel Apple Pie and Chocolate BreadPudding are both served with Deters Frozen Custard.

The Blue Flame Café is open from 11 a.m.to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; from11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and from 4 to10:30 p.m. Saturday. The restaurant is closedSunday and Monday and private parties areavailable. ■ ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

Blue Flame Cafe | Chef Ken Arndt

Bacon Tenderloin Penne Pasta:

1. Dice 2 strips of bacon

2. Cook bacon in skillet

3. Saute with 1 tsp fresh garlic

4. Add 2 tbsp red & green bell peppers

5. Add 2 cups cream & reduce half-way

6. Add ½ cup fresh Asiago cheese

7. Add ¼ cup fresh Parmesan cheese

8. Toss above mixture with cookedPenne pasta

9. Grill beef tenderloin to desired temperature (rare, medium, etc.)

10. Slice tenderloin

11. Plate the tenderloin with the pasta & garnish with Parmesancheese & scallions

Crab Encrusted Red Snapper:

1. Season red snapper with salt & black pepper

2. Sear snapper on one side on grill

3. Transfer to baking dish

4. Combine ½ oz butter with 2 oz ofcooking white wine & 2 oz of water

5. Season 2 oz of crab meat with above sauce

6. Add 1 tsp minced onions, 1 tsp bell peppers and ¼ tsp fresh garlic

7. Top red snapper with mixture and bake at 350 degrees for about 6 minutes

LLOYD & HARRY’S

Paul Wegeng also owns Lloyd & Harry’s on South Main Street. The bar and grill features 99-cent hamburgers and 29-cent peel-and-eat shrimp.

Named for everyone’s favorite dunces from the comedy, Dumb & Dumber, Lloydand Harry’s is draped with reminders ofthem “I just like movies and everybody likes them,” Wegeng said.

F E A T U R E D R E C I P E S

Chef Ken Arndt prepares Banana Foster

Flares UpCreativity & Talent

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Nadine enjoys fishing with husband Fraser Leonard

She’s served six mayors and nearly 400 council members in her 31-year reign at St. Charles City Hall. Joyce Hicks, secretary to the mayor, retired September 29 with more knowledge of city government under her belt than most of her bosses.

Hicks started with the city in June 1975 doing accounts payable in the city clerk’s office and began working in the mayor’s office in September 1976. “That was in the old building where the historical society is now,” she said. “It was the police and the city hall then. It was very interesting working there with all of the prisoners.” Hicks was 31 then.

She has worked under mayors Frank Brockgreitens, Doug Boschert,Mel Wetter, Grace Nichols, Bob Moeller and current Mayor Patti York.

Mayor Patti York said the city will be losing among other things, an historian. “She has dealt with so many different issues, itemsand people. It’s just that historical value that will be a big loss tothe city. Plus she’s just like my sister and my best friend.”

Hicks said she has “mixed feelings” about leaving the city after somany years. Hicks said her longevity in the job is attributable to her love for the job. “A person has to enjoy changes. I love what I do. It has been amazing.”■ ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

On September 26, Governor Matt Blunt honored Nadine Boone, Economic

Development Director for the City of St. Charles, with the 2006 Governor’s

Career Service Award for Economic Development. The award commemorated

Nadine’s 27 years in economic development, having worked for the Missouri

Department of Economic Development, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and

Growth Association and for the City of St. Charles for 12 years.

FRONT ROW: Ruth Fields, Joyce Hicks, Karen Godfrey, Mayor Patti York, Nancy GoekeSECOND ROW: Jeanine Pavlakes, Brian Faust, Sean Martin

Saying Goodbye City Hal l Loses Secretary, Histor ian, and Fr iend

Discover! 370 Committee

Nadine Boone, St. Charles Economic

Development Director, has chaired the

Discover! 370 Committee for eight years,

since she and businessmen Hyatt Bangart,

Craig Felzien, and Keith Schneider met to

discuss what could be done to stimulate

growth along the 370 strip.

Together this group and developers have

have created an industrial mecca along

the corridor that is second to none.

“This 370 corridor has gone from open

fields to what will be 20,000 jobs and

nearly $3 billion in investments,” she said.Governor Matt Blunt honors Nadine

Robert Millstone, Nadine Boone, and Frasier Leonard

Nadine BooneRecognized for Service to Area

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MO KIDS Auction at Grappa GrillSeptember 13 | MO KIDS was founded to help injured and

disabled athletes. To help fund the purchase of equipment to

aid those less privileged, MO KIDS conducts an annual auction.

This years event raised over $17,000.

Donna Brueggemann at 636-946-9595

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Dan Borgmeyer and Barb Griffith

Lisa Rodhouse, Tim Busse, and Sandy House

Jeremy and Sarah WatersAleece Poggemeyer and Ashley Hannegan

Sue & Rory Riddler (Ward 1 City Council)Larry Muench (Ward 2 City Council)

Erica and Jeremy Butler

Martin Meyer, Erin Joy,and Sherry RichSandy and Mike Morhmann

Nathan McKee, Tom Hannegan,and Tyler Hannegan

Jim Mckee, Allison Mckee,and David Hannegan Jackie Sprague

Street Scape Launch Party at the Columns Banquet CenterAugust 10 | A special thank you to everyone who helped make

Street Scape Magazine a success! Our streets are buzzing with

activity and we’ll continue to bring it all to you!

www.streetscapemag.com

Dee Bax

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Quilts on MainSeptember 9 | Main Street is the setting for this unique art show—

hundreds of colorful quilts displayed on the facades of vintage

buildings. Whether you are an art lover or quilter, “Quilts on

Historic Main” is a thrilling experience. Set amidst the quilt

displays you found quilt guild demonstrations and quilt raffles.

There were also featured artists, award-winning and professional

quilt artists. Each block had interpretive guides happy to explain

the patterns and types of quilts to all those who participated in

this unique “happening”.

www.quiltsonmain.com

Bluegrass Festival in Frontier ParkSeptember 9 | Music was enjoyed by all that attended this

unique festival held at Frontier Park this fall. Banjo picking,

guitar strumming, and fiddle playing abounded the Jaycee Stage.

www.bluegrassamerica.com

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Irish Heritage Days in Frontier ParkSeptember 23–24 | Irish Heritage Celebration included

storytelling, athletics, food, traditional crafts and live Irish

music and dancing all day.

www.failtestcharles.com

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New Town Movie NightSeptember 8 | On the final summer season “New Town Movie Night,”

parents and children enjoyed the timeless classic of Disney’s Lady and the

Tramp. These Friday night movies are shown on the big screen at the New

Town Ampitheatre, under the stars. This venue is held in a true “family-style”

atmosphere. Grab your blanket and snacks and you’re ready for the evening.

www.newtownatstcharles.com

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Imagine a place where tree-shaded streets encour-age walking and biking … where your favorite cof-fee shop is right around the corner. It’s reality withThe New Town at St. Charles, developed byWhittaker Homes. New Town simply goes back intime when fresh bread was at the corner bakeryand when places to shop, worship or just hangoutwhere footsteps or a bike ride away. When youbuy here, you’re purchasing more than a home –you’re buying an experience

…. You’re choosing to drive less, walk more and sim-plify your life with everything you need in a truetown setting … and that is a beautiful thing.

THEY THREW

IN A WHOLE TOWN

“Marsala’s Market Now Open in New Town!”Fresh Products, Boar’s Head Deli, USDA

Choice Meats, fresh produce, bread, pastriesand more!

Designed byDuany Plater - Zyberk & Company

www.dpz.com

Pictures and renderings are artist’s concepts only andare not an express representation of what will be built.

* Due to the velocity of sales housing types and priceranges may vary.

** Provided by Market Graphics Special Report

Prices from mid $100’s to $800’s+*

Take Hwy. 370 to north on New Town Blvd., 1 1/2 miles to New Town on the right.

636-949-2700www.newtownatstcharles.com

®

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Hot Summer Nights on North MainOctober 7 | The restaurants on North Main served New Orleans-style

dishes to accompany the music of Jeremy Davenport, jazz musician,

similar to the sounds of Harry Connick Jr. Restaurants placed tables

outside on the sidewalks and street so diners could enjoy eating out-

doors and listening to the live music.

www.historicstcharles.com


SUNRISETO SUNSET

Country Fair at the Academy of the Sacred HeartOctober 15 | The Country Fair was fun for all ages again this

year! The event included food and entertainment, a carnival,

children’s games, chicken dinner, clowns, children’s concert band

performances, and a 5K and 1 mile fun run. Many Country Fair

apparel and items are still available for purchase.

Contact the Advancement Office at 636-946-5632

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Civil War Reenactment in Frontier ParkOctober 9–10 | Over 400 re-enactors brought history to life in

Frontier Park. Demonstrations of medical care, civilian refugee life,

Union and Confederate military. The members participate in battle

reenactments and living history events throughout Missouri and in

adjoining states.


Willows Way Kettles & Kegs at the Heart of St. Charles Banquet CenterOctober 5 | The Kettles & Kegs chili cook-off and beer festival

was held for the benefit of Willows Way. Participating restaurants

included Ameristar Casino, Brewskeez Pub & Grill, Chevy’s Fresh

Mex, Culpepper’s Grill & Bar, Game Day Sports Bar, Longhorn

Steakhouse, McAlister’s Deli, Quintessential Catering, R.T. Weiler’s,

River City Catering, Roly Poly and Super Suppers. A silent auction

was held, and Bored of Education provided the music. Ameristar

won the chili contest.

www.willowsway.com

SUNRISETO SUNSET

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The Festival of the Little Hills on Main StreetAugust 18–20 | Another popular riverfront festival, The Festival

of the Little Hills is a historic St. Charles tradition. This festival runs

through an entire weekend and features great food, live enterta

inment, craft shops, and shows for kids. Hot items this festival—

Frogs that Gibbet on your command. Last year the iron weather

vanes and this year the party cove directional signs (Jimmy Buffet

would be so proud).

www.festivalofthelittlehills.com


SUNRISETO SUNSET

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Run & the Blast at New Town September 10 | The Blast was fantastic! All had a great time

and about 2,000 people participated in the event. Some of the

highlights included the landing (and take-off) of the Black Hawk

Helicopter, the petting zoo, and the 5K run—Liam Revell took first

place and Brian Soule placed second.


Battle of the Bands at Noah’s ArkSeptember 30 | Bands from around the area battled for 1st, 2nd

and 3rd place at Battle of the Bands Bringing Down the Ark. All

proceeds benefited the Aqua Ability Program of ShowMe Aquatics

& Fitness, a not-for-profit organization.

www.showmeaquatics.org


SUNRISETO SUNSET

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Oktoberfest in Frontier ParkSeptember 29–30 | There was authentic German food as well

as American items. Vendors and craftspeople lined the streets

presenting attendees with seemingly unlimited options for

souvenirs and other purchases. Most notable again this year,

Oktoberfest took on a 3-day format, Friday, Saturday, and

Sunday. The ceremonial tapping of the first keg was held at

noon on Saturday at Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park. The event

had a beer garden, American and German foods, and nationally

recognized entertainment.

www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com

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Fourth Friday ArtWalk on North Main StreetSeptember 22 | On the fourth Friday of September, October,

and November, various storefronts and shops on North Main

Street, along with the Foundry Art Centre, will host Fourth Friday

ArtWalks, 5:00–10:00 p.m., showcasing the work of around 60

artists. The artists’ work will stay on display for thirty days at

which time new artists will exhibit their work for the coming

month. Enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks at the Galerie

Venues while visiting with the artists. Experience the variety of art:

glass works, watercolors, raku pottery, giclee prints, acrylics, wood

and metal sculptures, oils, digital art, photography, and clay art.

www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com | www.foundryartcentre.org

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creative design solutions for

advertising

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specialty marketing/invitations

direct response marketing

please call 636.561.4250 for more information or a portfolio review.www.giantleapproductions.com

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Mosaics on North Main StreetSeptember 15–17 | Missouri’s fine art festival is dedicated to

making a high-quality arts experience as accessible as possible

for the people of Missouri. This arts festival attracted more than

95,000 art collectors and patrons to Historic St. Charles and the

metropolitan region. The twelfth annual fine arts festival was

held on North Main in Historic St. Charles emphasizing family

funand creative activities.

www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com

“Trash or Treasure” at the Saint Louis Science CenterOctober 14 | The Saint Louis Science Center hosted an exciting

“Trash or Treasure” event that featured Leight and Leslie Keno—

regular appraisers on “Antiques Roadshow.” Local quilt expert

Ann Hazelwood participated in the show as a quilt appraiser.

If looking for antiques, check out these St. Charles shops:

Centuries Past Antiques - 119 South Main Street 636-946-1919

Hobbit’s Hole Antiques - 1019 South Main Street 636-947-6227

French Connection Antiques - 826 North Second Street 636-947-7044

St. Charles Antique Mall - #1 Charlestowne Plaza 636-939-4178

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7 | YPT Production: The Best Christmas

Pageant Ever | www.stchas.edu

7-10 | Boar’s Head Christmas Festival

at Immanuel Lutheran Church |

www.immanuelstcharles.org

9 | Breakfast with Santa |


15-17 | St. Charles Symphony

Holiday Concert | www.foundryartcentre.org

31 | Broadway Nites |

www.foundryartcentre.org

J A N U A R Y

7 | St. Louis Best Bridal Celebration |

www.stlouisbestbridal.com

jan 12-feb 23 | PaperWork In,

On and Of Paper Third Annual Exhibition |



SUNRISETO SUNSET

c a l e n d a rWinterN O V E M B E R

nov 15-jan 5 | Watercolor,

Going Solo Clay Plus (Jenny Dowd), & John Troy

| www.foundryartcentre.org

24 | 4th Friday Artwalks |

www.stcharlesriverfrontarts.com

nov 24-dec 22 |

Trains on Main | www.historicstcharles.com

24-dec 23 | Christmas Traditions |

www.stcharleschristmas.com

nov 25-dec 31 |

Lights on Main | www.historicstcharles.com

26 | Progressive Dinner on Main Street |

636-398-4123

D E C E M B E R

1-2, 8-9 | Annual Candlelight Tour

in Boonesfield Village | www.lindenwood.edu

1-2, 8-9 | “Christmas Carol” at

Lindenwood University | www.lindenwood.edu

1-3 | Festival of the Trees |


2 | Christmas Traditions at the Depot |


2 | Los Postados | www.stcharleschristmas.com

3 | Home for the Holidays House Tour |

Kathleen McCoy 636-946-8648

6-7 | Big Red Box, Christmas Shopping |


18 | The Buzz, An Urban Arts Experience |

www.streetscapemag.com

19-21 | The Boat Show in St. Charles |

www.letsgoshows.com

21 | Crescendo Concert Series,

Anthony & Beard | www.crescendoconcerts.org

21 | Doug Talley Quartet Concert |

www.stchas.edu

26-28 | Greater St. Louis Golf Show |

www.northcoastgolfshows.com

27 | Fête De Glacé (The Festival of Ice) |


F E B R U A R Y

9 | Mardi Gras King’s Ball |

Kim Paris 636-699-7504

10 | Mardi Gras Parade |


feb 28-mar 3 |

Center State Productions: Moon Over Buffalo |

www.stchas.edu

For more information on events in

St. Charles, visit these helpful websites:


www.mainstreetstcharles.com

www.historicfrenchtown.com


Set to start a new novel the next day, Sara

Gruen, author of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS,

saw a photo of a 1930s circus in the

newspaper. She recalls that the picture was

so detailed that even the spangles on the

costumes were visible. This so captured her

imagination, she abandoned the planned

novel and embarked upon the research that

became Jacob Jankowski’s story in prose so

vivid even the spangles on the costume are

visible. This is Main Street Books’ gift pick

for the holiday season. Come in to find out

more about what happened when Jacob

ran off to join the circus.BOO

K C

LUB

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Available at Main Street Books

307 South Main | 636-949-0105

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