In Brief
up downed branches
A fast-moving storm Thursday caused tree damage in some St. Peters neighborhoods. In response, the city's Solid Waste Department is offering a special bulky pickup service for large branches that came down during the storm.Residents may call 636-477-6600, ext. 410 or ext. 463, to arrange for pickup. Tree debris should be cut into lengths no more than 8 feet and placed curbside for collection at least 3-4 feet from any obstacles.
Regular yard waste collection will be available for smaller waste that fits into yard waste bags, St. Peters' yard waste carts and bundles no more than 3 feet long. The storm damage pickup requires a larger, bulky waste pickup truck, and therefore residents need to schedule that service.
Residents also may haul storm debris to Earth Centre at the end of Ecology Drive, north of I-70.
Legacy Award to go
to Marian Lonning
Community Living, a not-for-profit agency in St. Charles County providing services to people with disabilities, announced that Marian Lonning has been named the 2008 recipient of the Community Living Legacy Award.
The award is presented to an individual whose outstanding service to people with disabilities and the community as a whole leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Lonning was selected to receive this year's award for her efforts to improve the services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County.
The award will be presented during the ninth annual Legacy Ball scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Columns Banquet and Conference Center in St. Charles.
The event will feature an elegant wine dinner, a silent and live auction, live music and dancing. Tickets cost $100 each, or $1,000 for a table of 10. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds will go toward Community Living's programs and services.
For tickets or advertising and sponsorship information, call Colene McEntee, Community Living's public relations manager, at 636-970-2800, ext. 3030.
Election to fill seat
on MEAAA board
The Mid-East Area Agency on Aging will conduct a special election to fill a vacant seat on its board of directors Sept. 30 at the St. Charles, St Peters, O'Fallon and Wentzville senior centers.
Candidates must live in St. Charles County. The term for the seat will expire October 2009.
Those interested in running can call Mary Schaefer at (636) 207-0847 or toll-free, 1 (800) AGE-6060, to obtain an application.
Applications should be received at the agency's office by 5 p.m. Sept. 23. They may be submitted in person, faxed to 636-207-1329 or mailed to Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, 14535 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011.
Pachyderm Club sets
meetings for September
The St. Charles County Pachyderm Club, a group for county Republicans, will host five meetings with guest speakers in September.
Four of the meetings will begin at noon on a Friday at Golden Corral, 1850 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles. The other meeting will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Grappa Grill, 1644 Country Club Plaza Drive in St. Charles. Those who attend are expected to buy their own meal.
Speakers are scheduled as follows:
Sept. 5: state Rep. Vicki Schneider, R-17th District. She faces Democrat Kenny Biermann in the Nov. 4 election.
Sept. 8: Mark Parkinson, Republican candidate for the 16th District seat in the Missouri House, and Dan Colbert, 11th District Republican candidate. Their Democratic opponents in November are Kristy Manning and Ed Schieffer, respectively.
Sept. 12: state Rep. Sally Faith, R-15th District. Her Democratic opponent is Michael Niemeyer.
Sept. 19: Blaine Luetkemeyer, Republican candidate for the 9th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. His Democratic opponent is Judy Baker.
Sept. 26: Chuck Gatschenberger, Republican candidate for the 13th District seat in the Missouri House. He faces Democrat David E. Hurst in November.
For more information, call Bernie McCann at 636-544-5955 or Carl Maus at 314-440-7646.
Noonday Rotary Club
installs officers
The Noonday Rotary Club of St. Charles recently installed its officers and board of directors for the 2008-09 year.
They are: President Chris Goellner, of Goellner Printing; President-elect Denice McKeown, Ameristar; Vice President Mike Elam, KMOX; Secretary Chris Hoffman, State Farm Insurance (retired); Treasurer Kris Weidenbenner, New Frontier Bank; Sergeant-At-Arms Dale Poslosky, Modern Business Interiors; club service, Brenda Lowder, Delta Group.
Others who were recently installed are: community service, Basil Zarkadis, ReMax Realtors; foundation, Jill Kluesner, St. Charles County Ambulance District; international service, Deborah Alessi, of Shea, Kohl, Alessi and O'Donnell, LC; membership, Pat Peck, retired; vocational service, Jennifer Flores, Duchesne High School.
The group meets at noon on Thursdays at the Columns Banquet Center, 711 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Charles.
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service and encourages high ethical standards.
