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INSIDE: 2017 in Review • Millennials Choosing St. Peters • Services for Seniors • Recycling Winners
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St. Peters resident Brryan Jackson turned heartbreak into motivation to get his life back on track. “I had been trying to lose weight since last year,” Jackson said. “One of my mentors passed away, so I wasn’t in a very good place. It was a really hard time, but I knew I needed to get healthy again.”
Brryan started a low-carb diet to help him lose weight, then searched for a personal trainer to speed up the process. He happened to already know David Griffith, a personal trainer at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, who invited Brryan to come to his Total Body Camp group personal training class. After six months of taking the class and eating right, Brryan lost 50 pounds.
“What I like about the class is it’s not a large class, so you still feel like you’re getting that one-on-one personal training,” Brryan said. “I like that David knows how his clients want to be pushed. He realizes that nothing is one size fits all—everybody is different. He listens to the difference and he accommodates that in a way that gets people the results fast.”
Brryan also said he enjoys the group dynamic of the class because it feels like you’re not just taking a class at the Rec-Plex, but you are part of a community. Everyone is on their own fitness journey, but they’re all in it together.
“I’ve met some phenomenal people,” he said. “We cry together, we fight together. It makes you want to come to class.” He says even on the days when he doesn’t feel like coming to class because it’s too cold or he’s too tired, he wants to come not just for himself but to support others in the class.
“I believe 80 to 90 percent of losing weight or getting in shape is mental. Before you set your goals and start thinking about the results, you need to create a game plan from A to Z,” Brryan said. He added that once you get your mentality down, going to the gym and eating right will come. You have to love the process, and learn to live in the process—then the results will follow.
Now that Brryan’s lost the weight, he’s more focused on conditioning his body, bulking up the muscles and overall staying healthy. “I want to be internally healthy to produce external health,” he said. “My goal now is to take my knowledge from this journey over the past year and spread it to other people.”
To learn more about David Griffith’s Total Body Camp class and other fitness classes and programs offered at the Rec-Plex, visit www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex.
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Rec-Plex Total Body Camp Class Helps St. Peters Resident Lose 50 Pounds
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Enjoy five on-ice activities inspired by the Olympic games in PyeongChang, South Korea in Feb. 2018:• Ice Hockey • Figure Skating • Curling • Speed Skating • Slalom
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2017A look back at notable numbers, achievements & projects in St. Peters
Year in Review
TREATED:• 3.3 billion gallons of water for safe consumption• 2 billion gallons of wastewater
INSPECTED:• 1,415 restaurants• 21,177 residential properties
(proactive maintenance inspections)• 117 sewer laterals• 54.6 miles of sanitary sewers
PARTNERED:33 active Neighborhood Watch Groups with St. Peters Police Department
DONATED:$14,763.56 (Nov. 2016-Oct. 2017) from residents to Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program through Utility Round Up Program
COLLECTED:• 77,667 tons of waste processed
through Recycle City• 29,128 tons of waste from St. Peters
residents• 1,586 tons of waste from Cottleville
residents• 25,323 tons of waste from commercial
haulers• 13,925 tons of waste from walk-in
customers• 939 pounds of prescription drugs
through National Rx Take Back at Police Department
SNOW REMOVAL:1,055 tons of salt placed for 5 snow/ice control events (winter 2016/17)
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS:• Mexico Road Multi-Use Path (complete)• Mexico Road – Cave Springs Traffic Signal (complete)• Mid Rivers Mall Drive Right Turn Lanes (complete)• Mid Rivers Mall Drive Widening (underway)• Mexico Road Resurfacing (complete)• Jungermann Road – Boone Hills Drive Culvert
Replacement and Intersection Improvements (underway)• 38,711 square yards of concrete pavement replaced• 85,280 square yards of asphalt pavement resurfaced• 17,825 square yards of concrete sidewalks replaced• 1,628 street signs replaced• 779,500 lineal feet of pavement marking
GOLFED:30,024 rounds at St. Peters Golf Club
FILLED:The tires of 210 vehicles with fuel-saving nitrogen
Celebrate St. Peters 2017
Sunset Fridays concert series
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PERMITTED:• 1,874 residential construction projects
worth $17,667,384 – includes 22 single-family homes worth $5,637,962
• 967 commercial construction projects worth $115,797,080 – includes 25 new commercial buildings worth $86,962,672
RECYCLED:• 21 million pounds of material
(Recycle City)• 37,577 cubic yards of yard waste
(Earth Centre)• 7,261 wet tons of biosolids
(Earth Centre)• 713 Christmas trees• 4,670 pounds of broken holiday
light strings• Shredded documents of 1,002
“Shred It & Forget It” customers• 953 cell phones for the Cell Phones
for Soldiers Program
RECOGNIZED: • #15 on Money Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in America• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
and the Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association
• Tree City USA designation and Tree City USA Growth Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation
ISSUED: • 786 pavilion reservations• 81 gazebo reservations• 3,723 athletic field reservations• 5,995 Resident Privilege Cards• 594 St. Peters Rotary Club Dog Park
memberships*• 16,801 RV site reservations*• 680 bicycle reservations*• 2,601 watercraft rentals*• 3,373 Archery Range day passes*• 147 Archery Range memberships*• 46 fishing/lake season passes*• 3,052 fishing/lake day passes**370 Lakeside Park activity
HELPED:• 25 families repair their
homes*• 338 people with essential
transportation needs• 12 elderly or disabled
families with lawn mowing needs*
* Helped with Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
EXHIBITED:2,040 works of visual art submitted by 682 artists at Cultural Arts Centre
PROP P PROJECTS COMPLETED*:• Stormwater Projects: Dardenne Creek at St. Peters Golf Course Bank Stabilization; Rachels Trail and
Shining Rock Storm Sewer Improvements (P-24); Calwood Channel Restoration (P-27); Woodlands Sports Park Culvert Replacement (P-25B); Covenant Park/Country Creek Stream Channel Restoration (P-12); Mid Rivers Estates Channel Restoration (P-5); Mid Valley Basin Construction (P-19B); Forest Grove Storm Sewer Improvements (P-24)
• 370 Lakeside Park: Splash Pad; Lakeside East Pavilion• Woodlands Sports Park: Box culvert; roadway improvements; Diamond 25 field lights; Ballfield
Quad improvements• Community Park: Entrance asphalt• Nob Hill Park: Bocce Ball Court• Laurel Park: Multi-use courts repair and maintenance• St. Peters Golf Course: Hole 4 drainage basin repairs; flood-damaged cart path repairs; Hole 5 &
Hole 8 creek bank stabilization; sod 4 acres of flood-damaged area; cart path improvements• Rabbit Run: Parking lot improvement• Bellemeade Trail Improvement*Funded with ½-cent stormwater/parks sales tax fund
RESPONDED:1,643 Animal Control calls
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Expanding/Renovations:• New wine bar (former Powder Room salon,
Old Town)• Mid Rivers Motors reconstruction
(Main Street)• Alpla expansion, 77,604 sq. ft.
(Arrowhead Industrial Park)• Reckitt Benckiser (RB) expansion,
63,000 sq. ft. (Arrowhead Industrial Park)• Seyer Industries expansion, 45,500 sq. ft.
(Patmos Court)• Burger King renovations, two locations
(completed on Jungermann Rd., planned for Old Town location)
Under Construction:• Fresh Thyme market, 27,709-sq.-ft. grocery store and two additional commercial
lots (Route 364 at Woodstone Dr.) • Regions Bank locations on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, north of Route 364, and on
Jungermann Road, north of North St. Peters Parkway, and plans for third location on Veterans Memorial Parkway
Residential Development:• The Park at Belleau Creek, 10 new single-family lots to be available (Townes at Belleau Creek development, north of Mexico Road) • The Crossing at Bella Vista, 58 single-family lots under construction (north side of Route 364, east of Harvester Road)• Aspen Trail Phase 2, 38 additional units planned (west of Salt Lick Road, north of Boschert Landing Blvd.)• Clarendale St. Peters, approved for independent, assisted, and memory care units (Mexico Road, east of Mid Rivers Mall Drive) • McClay Road Senior Center skilled care, under construction
(McClay Road, east of Jungermann)
• Central School Road Apartments, approved for 100 townhouse style units and amenities (Central School Road, west of Kisker Road)
• Meadowridge Apartments, 180 units under construction (south side of Route 364, east of Robertridge Drive)• Pure Apartments, 137 units under construction (Cloverleaf Drive)• St. Peters Apartments, approved for 265 units in two four-story
buildings connected by pedestrian bridge, parking garages with “green” roofs, and additional amenities (Mexico Road, east of St. Peters Centre Blvd., across from City Hall)
Notable Openings:• RB warehouse, 715,000 sq. ft. (Premier 370 Business Park)• Saia LTL Freight cross-dock logistics company, 51,260 sq. ft.
(Premier 370)• Best Buy warehouse, 250,000 sq. ft. (Premier 370)• Duke warehouse available for lease, 300,000 sq. ft.
(Premier 370)• Shoppes of Mid Rivers, 270,000 sq. ft. retail center including
Academy Sports, Burlington, Ross, Ulta, Carters, Oshkosh, Five Below, and Aspen Dental (Mid Rivers Mall Drive and I-70 Service Road North)
• Fort Zumwalt School District early childhood education center (Veterans Memorial Parkway)
• Siteman Cancer Center expansion, 15,640 sq. ft. (Mexico Road)
• Mers Goodwill store (Route 364 and Harvester Road)• Bob’s Furniture (Mid Rivers Mall Drive, north of
McMenamy Road) • Cork & Barrel restaurant (Mexico Road, west of S. Church St.)• Maserati dealership (Veterans Memorial Parkway,
east of St. Peters Centre Blvd.)• Quik Trip reopened after reconstruction/expansion
(McClay Road and Jungermann Road)• Beer Sauce Shop (318 Mid Rivers mall Drive)• The Ink Spot tattoo and piercing (Church Street, north of
Mexico Road)
Planning Stage:• FedEx distribution facility, 491,252 sq. ft. (Premier 370
Business Park, east side of Spencer Road)
• Mid West Gunite concrete swimming pool materials company (Mid Rivers Trade Court, south of Ecology Drive)
• Home2 Suites by Hilton, 106-room facility (Veterans Memorial Parkway next to the Kia dealer)
• Popeye’s restaurant (Salt Lick Road, north of Boschert Landing Blvd.)
• St. Peters Corporate Centre III office building, 27,321 sq. ft. (Veterans Memorial Parkway, east of St. Peters Centre Blvd.)
• Holiday Inn Express, 81-room facility (Veterans Memorial Parkway, east of Richmond Center Blvd.)
• Primrose School day care (South St. Peters Parkway, west of Heritage Crossing)
• The Learning Center pre-school (Florence Drive at Highway 94)
• Five Stars Granite (Didion Drive, east of Mid Rivers Industrial Drive)
• Office/warehouse (Trade Center Drive)• Cubesmart storage, 92,400 sq. ft. (Suemandy Drive, south
of I-70)• Farrell Center Storage, 93,000 sq. ft. (Jungermann Road,
north of Sutters Mill Road)
Economic Development:2017 in Review
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WHAT TO DO DURING SNOW & ICEThere are two simple things you can do to help St. Peters’ snow/ice removal operations during a winter storm:
1. Park your car on the driveway.2. Move solid waste carts to your driveway.Clearing obstacles from the street allows snow plow drivers to clear snow more quickly and place de-icing chemicals evenly.
Sign up now for the FREE Nixle service to receive urgent messages from the City of St. Peters, including updates regarding snow emergencies and how they may affect City services or programs. Subscribe to receive urgent texts, emails or both at www.stpetersmo.net/Subscribe.
St. Peters Home Improvement Loan Program Applications Are AvailableA Home Improvement Loan Program offered through the City of St. Peters provides funding for low-income homeowners with home rehabilitation projects such as new windows, furnace & air conditioners, roof replacement, driveway replacement/repair and more. Eligible applicants can receive up to $5,000 through a no-interest, 5-year forgivable loan.
This program is funded through a Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net. From the home page, click on Residents and scroll down to Community Programs. Select Home Help.
You can also call 636-279-8279 and select option 2 to request a Home Improvement Loan Program application.
Carol Connell, Ward 1 Carol Connell was nominated by Chris Connell for helping neighbors
and strangers on a regular basis, and in particular for helping her elderly neighbor, Carolyn Swanson, after she had lost her husband. Carol helps her around the house regularly and even helped her brother move to a
nursing home. Carolyn calls Carol her “guardian angel.”
Dan Fresenburg, Ward 1 Dan Fresenburg, a business owner in Ward 1, was nominated by Barbara Fresenburg for assisting a woman at a gas station. Dan was putting gas
in his own vehicle when he saw a woman with three kids in her back seat and only $5 cash in her hands. He guessed by her facial expression that it was probably all she had to pay for gas, so he decided to fill her gas tank, paid the bill and did not ask for anything in return. She was
very thankful for his generosity.
More Random Acts of Kindness Nominees Honored
Two more people were honored recently with Random Acts of Kindness awards at a meeting of the St. Peters Board of Aldermen. The program
recognizes St. Peters residents and business owners who go above and beyond in displaying acts of kindness in our community.
To nominate someone you know who went above and beyond in an act of kindness, visit www.stpetersmo.net. Nominees must reside or
own a business in the City of St. Peters.
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Pictured from left to right: Alderman Dave Thomas, Carolyn Swanson, Carol Connell, Chris Connell, Alderman Rocky Reitmeyer
Pictured from left to right: Alderman Dave Thomas, Barbara Fresenburg, Dan Fresenburg, Alderman Rocky Reitmeyer
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Amanda Ward Country Hill Farm
Amanda Ward, 31, grew up in North County and bought her first house in the Country Hill Farm neighborhood just over a year ago. “I was mainly looking in the St. Charles County area because it was a good financial decision,” she said. “I didn’t want to go further west than Mid Rivers Mall Drive because I was working downtown.” She ended up just barely west of Mid Rivers Mall Drive, but after a year of searching, making offers on houses and getting outbid, she was happy to have finally found “the one.”
“It was a really hard time to be buying a house, because if anything somewhat decent in a good price range came on and you weren’t there the second it went online, it was gone,” Amanda said. One house she bid on in St. Charles was outbid by eight people on the day it went on the market. Eventually, Amanda’s real estate agent knocked on the door of a home with a “for sale by owner” sign. An elderly couple had just put the sign in the yard that day. Amanda’s real estate agent immediately called her and told her she might like the home.
“So, this little old lady gave me a tour of the house,” Amanda said. “And honestly, I think that whole interaction is the reason why I ended up getting it, because the owners liked me and wanted me to have their house.”
Amanda has no complaints about her new home in Country Hill Farm—she loves her big yard and that her neighborhood is close to a park, trail and a lot of nearby restaurants and businesses.
“Plus it’s just nice, it’s safe,” she added.
A common narrative these days is that millennials want to live in urban centers—that they’re not interested in suburban areas such as St. Peters. But, we’ve found that St. Peters is becoming a popular place for millennials who are looking for their first home.
Like any other homebuyer, millennials are drawn to the many benefits of living in St. Peters, such as safe and quiet neighborhoods, close proximity to many parks and trails, friendly neighbors and new businesses—with just a short drive to attractions and employers in St. Louis. These are some of the same reasons that Money Magazine chose St. Peters No. 15 on the
publication’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in America for 2017.
Michelle Walker, president of the St. Charles County Association of Realtors, says that while there are a lot of millennials who aren’t
buying homes right away due to student debt, “it’s starting to trend up in the market. The most affordable housing (under $200,000) is getting gobbled up the fastest.”
St. Peters offers affordable homes in some wonderfulneighborhoods, which also means that they’re in high demand and move quickly off the market. A number of the millennials moving here loved growing up in the St. Charles County area and wanted to return. The hot local real estate market made it a challenge, but here are a few stories of millennials who managed to find that perfect first home in St. Peters:
More Millennials Are Choosing St. Peters as Their Hometown
From friendly, quiet neighborhoods to
nearby parks and trails, millennials are finding
a lot to like about living in St. Peters.
My neighborhood is nice, it’s safe.
- Amanda Ward
Danielle Kahn Plum CreekDanielle Kahn, 25, of the Plum Creek subdivision, ran into similar challenges in her search for an affordable home. A St. Charles County native, Danielle knew she didn’t want to live anywhere else. “I knew I didn’t want to go into the city,” she said. “I work in Creve Coeur, so I knew I wanted to be off the Page extension because it’s a straight shot and it’s so much easier to get to work.”Danielle is a nurse at Mercy Hospital off Highway 270. In May of this year, Danielle graduated nursing school from St. Charles Community College, and she really wasn’t looking to a buy a house just yet. “I wanted to save up a little at first, but then I just happened to be looking—because you get a little nosy trying to see where you can get the most for your money—and I saw one and I was like, oh my gosh, I love this house and it was in this neighborhood,” she said. While she passed on that home, Danielle looked at four more houses and put offers down on two of them in the Plum Creek subdivision before she found “the one.”Like Amanda’s story above, Danielle’s Realtor noticed a house that was “for sale by owner.” They decided to check it out, and it ended up being “perfect.” Danielle closed on the house within a month.
“These houses are really cute—they’re older, but really with the location, you can’t beat it,” she said.After only a month of
being in her new house, she’s already in love with it and the neighborhood. “The neighborhood’s great,” she said. “My neighbors are awesome—one of them mowed my grass before I even moved in, another said I could use her driveway any time I need to—everybody’s been great.” Even though the majority of her neighbors are older than her, Danielle is seeing houses pop up on the market all the time and a lot more younger couples are starting to move in.
Andy and Erynn Ballman Hickory Ridge
Newlyweds Andy and Erynn Ballman, also natives of St. Charles County, have noticed a trend of younger people moving into their established neighborhood in Hickory Ridge subdivision. They moved in just over a year and a half ago and they love how quiet their neighborhood is compared to newer subdivisions. They also love the fact that they are right in between two new Walmart Neighborhood Markets.
“It’s a peaceful, close-knit neighborhood,” Erynn, 32, said.
“It seems really safe,” Andy, 31, said. “I grew up in O’Fallon, then we moved out to Flint Hill, but I like the area. If we have kids, there are a lot of neighbors.”
Andy works all over the region as a carpenter, so like Danielle, he touts the benefits of being so close to the Page extension. Erynn is a dental assistant in Chesterfield and she loves living so close to work.
Before they even moved in, the Ballmans benefited from St. Peters’ Sewer Lateral Repair Program, which provides assistance for the repair of the privately owned sewer pipes that connect residents’ homes to public sewers.
The City of St. Peters also offers some Community Development Block Grant home programs for qualifying residents, including the First Time Home Buyer Program and the Home Improvement Loan Program.
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The houses are really cute. With the location, you can’t
beat it. - Danielle Kahn
It’s a peaceful, close-knit neighborhood. It seems
really safe. - Erynn & Andy Ballman
To find more information on resident services or to learn more about why more people are
choosing to live in St. Peters, Money Magazine’s #15 Best Place to Live in America, visit www.stpetersmo.net and click on the
“Residents” tab at the top of the page.
3 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 p.m., Justice Center5 DJ Skate 7-9 p.m., St. Peters Rec-Plex8 Veterans Memorial Commission 7 p.m., Senior Center11 Board of Aldermen, Justice Center: 5 p.m. work session, 6:30 p.m. meeting15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day16 Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board 6 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre18 Senior Advisory Committee 12:30 p.m., Senior Center25 Board of Aldermen, Justice Center: 5 p.m. work session, 6:30 p.m. meeting
3 Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance 6:30-9 p.m., St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre5 Veterans Memorial Commission 7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre7 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 p.m., Justice Center8 Board of Aldermen, Justice Center: 5 p.m. work session, 6:30 p.m. meeting 9 DJ Skate 7-9 p.m., St. Peters Rec-Plex15 Senior Advisory Committee 12:30 p.m., Senior Center16 Day Trip: World Religions Cultural Arts Centre19 Presidents Day22 Board of Aldermen, Justice Center: 5 p.m. work session, 6:30 p.m. meeting25 Rec-Plex Winter Games 4-6 p.m., St. Peters Rec-Plex
5 Veterans Memorial Commission 7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
7 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 p.m., Justice Center
7 Day Trip: A Bit O’ the St. Louis Irish Cultural Arts Centre
8 Board of Aldermen, Justice Center: 5 p.m. work session, 6:30 p.m. meeting
15 Senior Advisory Committee 12:30 p.m., Senior Center
16 St. Patrick’s Day Dance 7-9 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre20 Parks, Recreation & Arts Adv. Board 6 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
22 Board of Aldermen, Justice Center: 5 p.m. work session, 6:30 p.m. meeting
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2018 Cultural Arts CentreSt. Patrick’s Day Dance 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 16Featuring live music by Fanfare!
$7 non-residents $6 residents OR Cultural Arts Centre members
Buy your ticket at the door! Individuals, couples and groups are invited to get your Irish jig on! Irish/green attire encouraged. Bring your own snacks!
Music • Games • Prizes • Family Fun on the Ice!See dates above.
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New Year’s Sat. Dec. 30 Sun. Dec. 31 Mon. Jan. 1City Hall CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Cultural Arts Centre OPEN CLOSED CLOSED Municipal Court CLOSED CLOSED CLOSEDPolice Records CLOSED CLOSED CLOSEDRec-Plex OPEN Closes at 4 p.m. Open 1-5 p.m. 1Earth Centre OPEN3 CLOSED CLOSED Recycle City OPEN3 CLOSED CLOSEDSolid Waste Collection N/A N/A DELAYED6Animal Control ON DUTY ON CALL7 ON CALL7
1 Rec-Plex administrative offices and Registration Desk closed. Extended public ice skating and swimming sessions from 1-5 p.m.
2 Rec-Plex administrative offices and Registration Desk closed. Extended public ice skating session from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
3 Open for trash and yard waste disposal only from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., but the offices are closed.
4 No Earth Centre product sales. Yard waste acceptance only.
5 Open for trash and yard waste disposal only from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., but the offices are closed.
6 Trash, recycling and yard waste collection delayed a day for the remainder of the week.
7 For emergency calls only after hours or on the holiday, call Police Dispatch at 636-278-2222.
Presidents DayMon. Feb. 19
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Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
$14 per person, ages 3–13
Calling all dads and father figures: Treat your little girl to a wonderful evening of music and dancing in “Lollipop Land!”
Snacks, cookies, cake and lemonade will be served. A professional photographer will be available for picture packages at the event for an additional cost.
Advanced registration is required. Register at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, online through Rec-Connect or by phone at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.
Father DaughterSweetheart Dance
Mark your calendars for Celebrate St. Peters 2018:
Sept. 14 & 15!This party at the lake features something for the entire family including live music and entertainment on three stages, kids’ activities, a carnival and so much more!
Watch for more news about Celebrate St. Peters in future issues of
My Hometown, our UpFront eNews, on the SPTV government channel and online at
www.stpetersmo.net/Celebrate.
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Pavilion and Athletic Field Reservations Begin in MarchThe City of St. Peters offers park pavilion and athletic field rentals to our residents at discounted rates as well as to the general public. Reserve your pavilion or field ahead of time.
PAVILIONS: Reservations begin early for pavilions on March 1 at 5 a.m. for walk-in reservations and 9 a.m. for phone and online reservations. Pavilions are available for use April 1-Oct. 31.
ATHLETIC FIELDS: Athletic field early reservations begin March 24. Online reservations begin at 5 a.m. March 24, and phone and walk-in reservations begin at 9 a.m. Athletic fields are available for use April 1-Nov. 30.
Learn more about pavilion and athletic field reservations at www.stpetersmo.net or call the Rec-Plex at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.
370 LAKESIDE PARK PAVILIONS: Reservations for the pavilions at 370 Lakeside Park are available year-round by contacting 370 Lakeside Park at 636-387-5283.
Don’t forget: Reservations for the CITY CENTRE GAZEBO are available year-round! The Gazebo is perfect for small weddings! Contact the Cultural Arts Centre at 636-397-6903 to make a reservation. The Gazebo is available for use April 1-Oct. 31.
A guaranteed reservation fee is due when making a reservation. To qualify for lower resident rates, a current Resident Privilege Card is required. Learn more about resident privileges at www.stpetersmo.net.
DISCOUNTED RATES FOR SENIORSSeniors enjoy discounted rates at several City of St. Peters facilities, including the St. Peters Rec-Plex, the new aquatic park, Laurel Park Pool and St. Peters Golf Club. Many St. Peters businesses also offer discounts to seniors—check for senior discounts using our business directory at www.stpetersmo.net/shop.
RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL PROGRAMS• The St. Peters Rec-Plex offers a variety of
classes and programs designed for active older adults. Medicare-eligible individuals whose health plan includes the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness program can enjoy the benefits of a basic membership at the Rec-Plex for FREE!
• St. Peters Golf Club is a favorite for seniors, offering a popular weekly Senior Scramble tournament.
• St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre provides a wealth of art and cultural experiences, including art classes, art galleries and dances, plus a number of bus tours/day trips to interesting places throughout the St. Louis region.
RIDES FOR SENIORSThe Transportation Program provides rides to eligible residents for medical, shopping and other essential services, as funding allows. Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net or call 636-279-8279 and choose option 1.
SENIOR CENTERCome by the Mayor Tom Brown Senior Center, 108 McMenamy Dr., and visit with friends, play cards, shoot pool, use the fitness facility and have fun with any number of planned activities. An affordable, nutritious lunch is served Monday-Friday. Call 636-278-2410 the day before to make a lunch reservation. The Senior Center also operates a Meals on Wheels program to deliver lunch to homebound seniors and disabled residents in the St. Peters area. To request home-delivered meals, or to volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program, call 636-278-1609.
UTILITY FRANCHISE TAX REFUNDSSt. Peters seniors who meet age and income requirements may apply for a refund of the amount listed on electric and gas bills as “St. Peters tax” and on the cable bills as “franchise fees.” Save your utility bills: Refunds are given in April-May of each year. For more information, call 636-477-6600, ext. 1225.
LAWN MOWING ASSISTANCEFunds are available on a limited basis for a program that provides lawn-mowing services to eligible St. Peters residents. This program is open for application early each year. For more information on this program call 636-279-8279.
DRIVEWAY ACCESS SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM After St. Peters’ Snow and Ice Removal Team clears streets, crew members will tend to mounds of snow that were pushed into piles in front of driveways in this special snow removal program. Register online at www.stpetersmo.net or call 636-477-6600, ext. 1225.
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Winter Energy Saving Tips
It’s officially winter in St. Peters, which could mean higher gas and electric bills for many residents in order to keep their houses warm. But, there are ways you can conserve energy while still staying warm and comfortable during the upcoming cold winter months. Many of the tips below are easy, no-cost actions that you can take now to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive things you can do all year long:
1. Take advantage of the sun. • Open your curtains during the day to allow the heat of the sun naturally warm your home. • Close your curtains when it starts to get dark to reduce the chill from the cold windows.
2. Cover drafty windows. • Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows. • Use a heavy duty, clear, plastic sheet sealed tightly on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of your window frames.
3. Adjust the temperature. • Set your thermostat as low as possible while still being comfortable. The lower you set it, the more you will save. When you are asleep, turn the thermostat down 10-15 degrees lower than normal—this can help save around 10 percent a year on your heating and cooling bills. • Use a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature setting while you sleep or when no one is home. • If you have a heat pump, maintain a moderate setting or use a programmable thermostat.
4. Find and seal leaks. • Add caulk or weather-stripping to seal air leaks around leaky doors and windows. • Seal the air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes, gaps around chimneys, recessed lights in insulated ceilings and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets. • Add insulation around heat ducts when they are located in unconditioned spaces such as attics, crawl spaces and garages.
5. Maintain your heating systems. • Replace your filter once a month. • Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as needed. Make sure they’re not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or drapes. • Place heat-resistant radiator reflectors between exterior walls and the radiators.
6. Reduce heat loss from the fireplace. • If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney shaft. • If you do use the fireplace, install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that blows warmed air back into the room. • Purchase grates made of C-shaped metal tubes to draw cool room air into the fireplace and circulate warm air back into the room. • Add caulking around the fireplace hearth. • Check to see that your fireplace damper is tightly closed, when it is not in use.
7. Lower your water heating and electric costs. • Turn down the temperature of your water heater to the warm setting (120°F). • Replace incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR-qualified bulbs. • Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use. • Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips and turn power strips off when equipment is not in use or use “smart” power strips. • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. • Air-dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle.
Ameren has several rebates available for their residential customers on energy-efficient products purchased by Feb. 28, 2018. Products include smart thermostats, ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heater, room air purifier, HVAC systems and an instant discount on LED lighting. Learn more at www.ameren.com.
Try to find at least one new action in the lists above to help you conserve energy, save money, keep warm and be more environmentally conscious. It doesn’t cost a lot of money to be “green”, it can be as easy as a few simple lifestyle changes.
For more information on energy savings tips, visit http://energy.mo.gov.
Another year of PROGRESSLooking through this issue of My Hometown, you can read some stories that really give you a good picture of St. Peters and the progress we continue to make as a community.Our Year in Review spread on pages 4-5 is full of numbers and notes that help paint a picture of what your municipal government
accomplished in 2017. Our economic update on page 6 gives you an idea of the amazing number of businesses that are building in St. Peters or opening their doors here. On pages 8-9, we have a story about millennials that gives you a good picture of why people of all generations consider St. Peters a great place to live and why we were ranked by Money Magazine #15 on the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.And, of course, we have all of the other stories about the many amenities, programs and events that the City of St. Peters offer to our residents.I will throw out some more numbers that help paint a picture of St. Peters:Recent numbers show that homes here are flying off the market, more evidence that neighborhoods in St. Peters are in demand. The St. Louis Business Journal said that in 2016 St. Peters sold the most homes in the St. Louis area—1,317 homes total—at the fourth-fastest rate (43 median days on the market).We have 25 parks, nearly 1,300 acres of parkland and 20-plus miles of trails in St. Peters. Access to recreation is one of the reasons that homebuyers find St. Peters’ neighborhoods so attractive.The millennials in this issue of My Hometown say they love their new neighborhoods and nearby parks and trails. Like so many other St. Peters residents, they also have come to really appreciate their neighbors. We have a lot of people in St. Peters who help others, and that helps make our community a great place to live. To recognize those folks, we started a “Random Acts of Kindness” program in 2017. See page 7 to read about a couple of those special people, and learn how you can nominate someone for recognition through the Random Acts of Kindness program.St. Peters is also a great place to do business. Here are some numbers that tell the story of an economic boom underway in St. Peters: We’ve experienced more than 2 million square feet of commercial space opening in St. Peters in the past year. Over the past two years, commercial construction has topped $200 million in total value. That includes construction of 37 new commercial buildings. No wonder Wallethub recently ranked St. Peters the nation’s 28th best small city in the nation to start a business.
We have some more exciting developments in the planning stages, so expect more great news in 2018 and beyond as we see more and more businesses opening their doors near your neighborhood. And, of course, that means more and more jobs for our wonderful area residents.The work we do as a municipal government always has a goal—to make the City of St. Peters, “My Hometown,” a beautiful place to live, work, play and visit. As Mayor and a proud resident, I am very pleased to see that the numbers and our accomplishments show that we continue to make so much progress in all of these areas. And, I’m very fortunate as Mayor to represent so many great people in our wonderful community.Our national motto, “In God We Trust.”
30 Years in My HometownLook around you at our beautiful trees and acres of parks. Many of us are blessed with friendly neighbors and a feeling of safety in our homes. A warm and comfortable hometown feel is here in our City, a City we can be proud of.
In my youth, I grew up in a small town close to Toledo, Ohio.
From that small town, I joined the United States Navy and served in San Diego, California. When my active service in the military was completed, my family moved to Missouri. I received my Honorable Discharge from the Navy 30 years ago. Moving to St. Peters was a very welcome change in our lives as we were ready to make a home here. We set out to find a place of worship, meet our neighbors and build a strong, close community. Our new neighbors eventually became as close as family. Having good neighbors helped when we were missing our own family members who live far away.
We each have a story to tell about our lives here in St. Peters. Some stories are short and some are very long and proud. While reading through the St. Peters At Its Best history book, I realized how many families in our City have a very long history of living here. Our street signs carry names of wonderful families that lived in St. Peters long ago, and many of their children decided to stay and raise their family here as well.
Our City has grown tremendously in the 30 years my family has lived here. Together as a community we have embraced opportunities and conquered challenges placed before us. As St. Peters continues to grow and prosper every day, we look around and realize that our hometown is not just a place to exist,
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MayorLen Pagano
[email protected], ext. 1233636-477-6600, ext. 1233
Fax 636-926-2047
Aldermen, Ward 1Dave Thomas
John “Rocky” [email protected]
636-485-5710
Aldermen, Ward 2Judy Bateman
Jerry [email protected]
636-262-0999
Aldermen, Ward 3Board President
Terri [email protected]
636-734-1883Michael A. Shea
Aldermen, Ward 4Don Aytes
Patrick [email protected]
636-795-8255
Messages From Our Elected OfficialsThe comments contained in this section reflect only the writers’ opinions.
Terri VioletBoard President
Len PaganoMayor
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but a place to raise our families and build forever friendships.
St. Peters is our home. It’s where we can feel comfortable enough to be ourselves. It’s where we can raise our children to be honorable and respectful of others. It’s where we can all freely worship our Creator. We can freely lend a helping hand to a neighbor who may be someone else’s grandparent. This is where we have been planted and I will continue to bloom as I serve you, my neighbor. In the new year ahead, I hope life writes a beautiful new chapter in your St. Peters story.
As an Elected Official, it is my pledge to serve our community with honor and integrity at all times. I also pledge to be responsive to all concerns. You may contact me at 636-734-1883. If you are not on my “e-newsletter” list just email me at [email protected] to be included. (A couple of days before each Board of Aldermen meeting I will send you the agenda highlights and important links.) I am here to help and always remember that your concern is my concern!
Paying Respect at Veterans’ Gravesites Residents and guests alike came to participate in recent Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Day ceremonies in St Peters. In May, we will come together again on Memorial Day, to pay our respects to those veterans that have gone before us. And, if you have ever visited gravesites of U.S. Veterans, you may have noticed coins on the top of headstones that were left behind by previous visitors.
A coin left on the headstone is a message to the deceased veteran’s family that someone has visited their grave and paid their respects. Each type of coin left on the top of the headstone for the veteran has its own meaning.
A penny left on the top of the headstone means that the gravesite was visited. A nickel indicates that the person visiting the site trained at boot camp with the deceased veteran, while a dime means the person served with them in some capacity. A quarter left at the grave means that the person who left the coin was with the veteran when they were killed.
The money placed in national and state veteran’s cemeteries is collected and put towards future burial costs and cemetery maintenance.
The practice is believed to have first begun in the United States during the Vietnam War as a way to pay their respects to the fallen servicemen. While the practice is not always common, the practice of leaving behind mementos on top of gravestones dates back to the beginning of the human species as a way to pay respect to the deceased person.
In recent times, coins are used to indicate that someone has visited the grave site and wanted to let family and friends know that the veteran is not forgotten.
One common practice in the military is leaving behind challenge coins on the graves of deceased servicemen. These tokens usually bear the emblem of the deceased’s military unit. These challenge coins are usually left there by the service members and brothers-in-arms.
Challenge coins started gaining popularity during the Vietnam War when Special Forces units started using them. Eventually, the use of challenge coins became more widely used in the rest of
the U.S. military. Challenge coins are used to prove membership in an organization when challenged. They are also presented by unit commanders to a member of the unit in recognition for an achievement. St Peters has such a challenge coin to identify its Veterans Memorial.
So now you know about the significance of the coins on the headstone, on your next visit to our heroes’ resting place.
Keeping in Touch I believe it is very important to keep in touch with the residents living in Ward 4. Sometimes I’ll knock on doors in a neighborhood just to talk and see if there is anything I can help people with. Also, I often receive telephone calls and emails asking me for information. It’s also nice seeing everyone at their annual homeowner’s association meeting.
So many great things occurred in St. Peters during 2017, and I promise 2018 is going to be even better. To stay up-to-date with what’s going
on, sign up and receive the monthly UpFront newsletter via email. Another good resource is the My Hometown publication that is mailed directly to your home five times a year.
More and more people use social media these days. Several years ago, I starting using Facebook and I go on it daily. The page I created is used strictly for sharing updates and information with people across the City. I may post things about annual events, special storm debris pickups, road projects and a wide variety of other things I believe you’ll find useful. If you aren’t currently receiving my posts, log onto www.facebook.com/aldermanpatrickbarclay and send me a friend request so you can keep up with things throughout the entire year.
If I can ever be of service to you, feel free to contact me any time. My cell phone number is 636-795-8255 if you need to talk or send a text. Additionally, you can reach me by sending an email to [email protected] or drop me a private message on Facebook.
Thank you for your continued support. It’s an honor and a privilege to represent you on the St. Peters Board of Aldermen.
Resolve to Recycle More in 2018!Did you know in St. Peters that we create anywhere from 260-400 tons of waste nearly every day? That’s anywhere from 13-20 tractor trailer loads of trash per day. And do you know how much it costs the City to ship out that much waste every day? Around $6,000 a day! Just think of the savings if we could cut all that waste by recycling. If we just cut half of that waste, imagine what we could do with an extra $3,000 a day for our City.
The new year is upon us, so I ask that in 2018 we all resolve to recycle. Or, if you already recycle,
resolve to recycle more this year. Not only will it save the City and therefore you, as the residents, more money, but it will also help save our environment. Let’s put the landfill on a diet!
St. Peters’ Blue Bag Recycling Program makes it so easy to recycle, there’s no reason we can’t all pitch in a little more to create less
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waste in 2018. Plus, every St. Peters resident is entitled to two recycle stations that hold up your Blue Bags, so you can have one for paper and cardboard and another for plastic, glass and aluminum containers. Just come up to St. Peters City Hall or Recycle City during normal operating hours to get your FREE recycle stations. To learn more about the Blue Bag Program, visit www.stpetersmo.net/recycle.
Delores and I hope everyone will join us in resolving to recycle more in 2018, and we want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year!
A Brand New Year for St. Peters To Serve YouWhen the skies let loose with the fluffy white flakes of snow, our street crews work intensively to maintain and repair our roads in an effort to control pavement failure caused by the extreme changes in temperatures. They do their best keeping up with potholes that occur, especially this time of year with the fluctuating temperatures.
The street crews will be out in force repairing and replacing pavement. Some residents have
questioned how the determination is made as to where and when repairs or replacement of pavement is made unless there is an emergency where a pothole or deep crack needs to be fixed.
The City uses a guideline we call the “Pavement Management Program” that is designed to provide well-maintained, high-quality streets and sidewalks in our City at the lowest reasonable cost. A computer database contains maintenance records of every street in the City including the current pavement condition.
Planned levels of maintenance are carefully matched with available funds to achieve the best possible level of service across the City. That is a big task since we have nearly 550 lane miles of streets.
I am told that properly installed concrete pavement has a life span of about 35 years and that the average useful life of properly installed
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asphalt pavement is 17 years. You will see the Streets Department crews in your neighborhoods periodically sealing cracks and performing miscellaneous spot repairs to extend the life of the pavement.
Older streets in the City were constructed directly on a compacted soil sub-grade. Since 1998, all new pavement placed in the City of St. Peters has been constructed on four-inch thick aggregate rock base providing a harder, more stable base, which helps to extend the life of the pavement.
If you see a pothole in need of repair, be sure to report it. Call me and leave a message and I will take care of it for you, or you can report it directly to the City’s Citizen Action Center at 636-477-6600, ext. 1225. Our crews will work to get the pothole filled right away.
I also want to thank all of you for your patience as we worked to improve Mexico Road this past year. I know that there were a lot of lane closures that caused delays during the project as we replaced defective concrete. The good news is that we now have a better roadway for all of us to use!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday, and all of us at City Hall are working for a great and prosperous New Year. Let’s also keep our servicemen and women in our prayers and wish them the strength and courage to bring us back the freedoms we look forward to each day. If you see one of them in uniform, please stop and shake their hand and say “Thank You.” It means a lot to them.
Please save those aluminum cans for our “Pennies for Patriots Program” and drop them off on the west side of City Hall in the Brown Dumpster or at Recycle City in the big Blue Dumpster.
All the money raised goes to the USO at Lambert Field for the guys and gals that serve us here and across the sea. It’s a home away from home to make their stay comfortable. God Bless America!
Please remember that as your alderman, my door is always open. Contact me with any concern you might have. I am proud to be your alderman and value your comments. My phone number is 636-485-5710. My e-mail address is [email protected].
Rocky ReitmeyerWard 1
Call Animal Control for Strays or Wildlife ProblemsMany of us have probably come upon a stray dog or cat, or even some wildlife in our neighborhoods, but what happens when these animals become destructive? Did you know that St. Peters Animal Control loans out free traps to St. Peters residents to catch stray cats, feral cats and wild animals that pose a threat or danger to individuals or their property?
You may think that feeding or giving water to stray animals is helping them, but Animal Control discourages residents from this practice and strongly urges you to NEVER feed wild animals. Doing so can create a new set of problems for these animals, such as a loss of fear of humans or their ability to fend for themselves, which can put them at great risk.
When it comes to stray or wild animals, it’s best to call Animal Control first. Oftentimes they can make suggestions to prevent damage caused by wildlife, but sometimes the animals may need to be removed.
If the animal is indeed a stray, Animal Control officers have the best chance of locating the owner or finding new owners through the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center. If the animal is feral, the shelter will be able to determine if appropriate placement is an option.
To report lost or found pets, please call St. Peters Animal Control at 636-278-2255. Visit the Animal Control department page at www.stpetersmo.net for more information.
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ADVANCED WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC 636-206-6004
AGAPE GRUBS • 314-498-2483
BEAR KITCHEN & BATHS 314-560-6412
BRODLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC 636-288-1452
BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY WAREHOUSE CORPORATION • 609-387-7800
CERTAINTY AUTO PROTECTION 636-685-0027
CURB APPEAL CONCRETE LLC 636-978-7588
DENTZILLA • 314-677-7775
FIVE BELOW • 309-693-2270
HAHA ANIME • 636-387-7442
HELPING HAND AT HOME HEALTHCARE LLC 636-751-8619
LUMEN LLC • 314-724-1123
MATTRESS DIRECT, INC. • 314-594-1674
MINT CUSTOM FINISHES LLC • 636-373-0652
MOTOR VEHICLE PROTECTION SERVICE LLC 636-634-1354
OUTDOOR FLICKS LLC • 636-279-9524
POWDERWORKS LLC • 636-244-3647
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINES LLC 800-265-7241
STUMP STOMPER LLC • 314-300-9580
ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS #287 281-646-5200
ADORE-U HOME HEALTH SERVICES 636-244-5516
BACK TO BASICS 636-978-3800
CANDY CITY • 314-489-7201
DETAIL 360 • 636-328-5880
DOCTOR JOHN’S 314-631-1833
DRP REALTY, LLC 636-219-6242
EXPERIENZ, INC 636-577-7224
EXPERITEC, INC 636-681-1500
GOTOTALKS, LLC 203-449-3361
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC 314-429-2845
LES BON TEMPS 636-244-3627
PARKER MANAGEMENT 314-426-0226
PRO-FIX FITNESS 636-373-2784
RAGS 5TH AVE 314-795-5499
TR&L COMMUNICATIONS 636-240-1200
So Many Choices – So Close to Home!www.stpetersmo.net/Shop
When you Shop St. Peters, you help local businesses survive, put people to work in our community and keep tax dollars working for you! Your local purchase is an investment in
police protection, roads, parks, stormwater quality and more.You can find St. Peters businesses by searching our
online directory at www.stpetermo.net/Shop.Please help up us welcome the following new businesses to St. Peters:
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Yard Waste Pickup Suspended for Month of FebruaryThe last curbside yard waste pickup of the season is scheduled for Jan. 31. Yard waste pickup will resume on March 5. During this break in curbside service, St. Peters Earth Centre will continue to accept yard waste from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Residents who present a valid Resident Privilege Card may drop off up to 30 yards of yard waste per year at no charge. The Earth Centre is open to non-residents; however, fees do apply.
Also, be sure to tune in every Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. for a NEW episode of UpFront
St. Peters, which will cover feature stories such as tips on how to be prepared in an
emergency, Prop Q updates, how to keep your New Year’s resolutions at the
Rec-Plex, winter safety tips for your pets and how a local Rec-Plex lifeguard won
the prestigious Golden Guard award.
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CONTAINERS in one Blue Bag.
Recycling inSt. Peters -
Easy as 1-2-3!
QUICK TIP:The backboard* is a nifty
way to hold your Blue Bagsfor recycling!
PAPER goods in another Blue Bag.
Double-tie the bag and put it in your trash cart with the regular garbage.
QUICK TIP:Tie a Blue Bag on your trash
cart handle, and we’ll toss younew Blue Bags!
QUICK TIP: If cardboard
is too big for theBlue Bag,
place it in thetrash cart
unbagged.
CONTAINERS in one Blue Bag.
Recycling inSt. Peters -Easy as 1-2-3!
QUICK TIP:The backboard* is a nifty
way to hold your Blue Bagsfor recycling!
PAPER goods in another Blue Bag.
Double-tie the bag and put it in your trash cart with the regular garbage.
QUICK TIP:Tie a Blue Bag on your trash cart handle,
and we’ll toss you new Blue Bags!
QUICK TIP: If cardboard
is too big for theBlue Bag,
place it in thetrash cart
unbagged.
*Each household in St. Peters is entitled to 2 backboards. Come get yours at City Hall or Recycle City! www.stpetersmo.net/Recycle
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Monthly winners of $50 gift cards:MAY Dan Nuske, Show Boat Circle Pat Cranmer, Fairview Glen Drive
JUNE Kathy Zimmer, Revolution Drive Connie Laughlin, Universal Drive
JULY Leanne Pennington, Rolling Rock Court Stuart Stevens, Kenworth Drive
AUGUST Christine Bush, Spencer Road Peter Poorman, Penny Lane
SEPTEMBER Vincent Knaust, Calwood Drive Maureen McCarthy, Treeshade Drive
OCTOBER Liz Tabaka, Colby Drive Shannon Schooler, Autumn Oaks Drive
Our annual recycling contest begins in May and ends in November each year —it’s another way that the City of St. Peters promotes our recycling program and rewards residents who recycle. Residents can participate in the program simply by completing and mailing in the “Promise Postcard” included in the pack of Blue Bags delivered annually to each home.
Each resident who submits a Promise Postcard throughout the year is entered to win either a monthly prize drawing or the year-end grand prize drawing. Don’t forget: If you’re running low on Blue Bags, simply tie an empty Blue Bag to the handle of your trash cart as a signal to the driver to leave you a new roll, or stop by Recycle City or City Hall.
To learn more about the Recycling Contest or the St. Peters Blue Bag Recycling Program, visit www.stpetersmo.net/recycle.
2017 Recycling Contest Winners
Grand Prize Winners ($100 gift cards):
• Ward 1 - Birdie Noah, Dandridge Court • Ward 2 - Elizabeth & Jeff Bach, Dogwood Meadow Court • Ward 3 - Stephanie Leiker, Barkwood Trails • Ward 4 - Rebekah Nussbaum, Imperial Drive
Congratulations!
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2018 BUS TOURSStay local or get out of town for the day! All tours are guided by Linda Koenig and the cost includes transportation, lunch, donations, gratuities and admissions unless otherwise noted. All tours meet in the west parking lot at City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd.
World Religions in West St. Louis County • Feb. 16 • $78
Tour highlights: Hindu Temple of St. Louis, St. Louis Abbey/ St. Anselm Church, buffet lunch at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church & more!
A Bit O’ the St. Louis Irish March 7 • $83
Tour highlights: St. Patrick’s Church and the Campbell House, Kerry Cottage, Irish dance performance at Pat Connolly’s Tavern, lunch at Maggie O’Brien’s & more!
TO REGISTER or to learn more about motorcoach tours, go online to www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.
TAKE A CLASS AT THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTREFrom oil painting to watercolor painting, musical theatre, voice lessons and even fencing, the Cultural Arts Centre has a class for you! For more information, including how to register, visit www.stpetersmo.net/arts.
VISUAL ARTS CLASSESJERRY THOMAS ART CLINICS 2-5 p.m. every Friday $12 St. Peters Arts Centre member; $15 non-member
SHIRLEY NACHTRIEB CLASSES & WORKSHOPS • Independent Study Classes • Feb. 28-April 11 • $120 • Watercolor Basics • March 6-April 10 • $100 • Watercolor Floral Greeting Card Workshop • March 16-17 • $110 • Water-Media Floral Collage Workshop • April 27-28 • $110 • Flower Abstractions Workshop • May 18-19 • $110
LORRAINE MCFARLAND OPEN STUDIO PASTEL CLASSES 9 am.-4 p.m. Thursdays • $60 per class Upcoming dates: Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, April 12
DANIEL FISHBACK OIL PAINTING CLASSES Four-Week Sessions • 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays • $100 Session dates: Jan. 23-Feb. 14, Feb. 21-March 14
Cultural Arts CentreUpdates
Enter Your Work in an Upcoming Cultural Arts Centre Art Show! You don’t have to be an Arts Centre member or even a St. Peters resident to submit your work—Arts Centre shows are open to artists of all levels, from amateur to professional!
UPCOMING 2018 ART SHOWS:Black, White and RedJan. 11–March 4, 2018 Works must contain an element of black, white (including shades of gray) and/or red. Receiving: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 Reception: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11
Celestial UniverseMarch 8–April 29, 2018 Works must relate to sky, outer space or heaven. Receiving: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 5 Reception: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8
See the full list of upcoming 2018 art shows or learn more about how to enter an art show at www.stpetersmo.net/arts.
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Cityscape orStreetscape
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PERFORMING ARTS CLASSESBASIC CLASSICAL FENCING Eight-Class Sessions • $61 Residents/$71 General Public 7-8 p.m. Mondays • Upcoming session start dates: Jan. 8, March 12
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS 4:45-5:45 p.m. Mondays • Ages 9-14 • $15/class
ST. PETERS PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO LESSONS Guitar • Voice • Piano • $85/month • Violin - Starting at $90/month
SAVE THE DATE! Join the Cultural Arts Centre for an “Afternoon of Music” featuring the music of Doris Day, Patsy Cline, Patti Page, among many other female musical greats. 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 • Cost: $10More details to come! For updates, visit www.stpetersmo.net/arts.
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