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proved by the city’s code enforcement department and Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the Board of Aldermen before the project can move forward, Stackley said. Jones, 48, a veterinarian who lives in Festus, said he hopes to open the new facility, which is slated to go in next to Arrowhead Building Supply, within the next two years. If plans for the project are approved, the facility would measure between 6,000 and 8,000 square feet and be surrounded by a chain link fence, Jones said. It would include boarding space for roughly 50 dogs and 15 to 20 cats and would be equipped with six to 10 luxury suites, he said. Jones said each of the luxury suites would be outfitted with a cot and a television so boarders could catch the latest offerings on Animal Planet. He said it may be surprising, but many animals watch television. “It’s noise. It’s something that dis-
tracts their attention a little bit,” Jones said. “It entertains them.” The facility also would include an outdoor area where canine lodgers could run, a roughly 30-foot by 30-foot indoor training arena that would be used for animal obedience classes and a grooming center. Jones said he plans to buy the property where the facility is to be built. He said he has already decided who would run the kennel and training center, but that announcement will be made later. It is too soon to say how many employees might be needed to staff the facility, he said. Jones said a new boarding center would be a nice addition to the area. He said many Jefferson County residents board their pets in St. Louis due to a lack of space at local kennels. Jones said his current practice is a full-service small animal health clinic. It has been in business for 17 years. Ward 3 Alderman Carol Moore was not present Monday because he has resigned his seat on the board.
Veterinarian Butch Jones said each of the luxury suites would be outfitted with a cot and a television so boarders could catch the latest offerings on Animal Planet.
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
Business notes
Deanna and Billy Bovaconti, third and fourth from left, mark the opening of their gift shop. They are joined by members of the Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Truly Gifted gift shop opens in Crystal City Truly Gifted, a shop that sells gift and inspirational items, has opened at 803 N. Truman Blvd. in Crystal City, where the Master’s Touch Christian Bookstore used to be located. Billy and Deanna Bovaconti of De Soto are the owners. The 1,500-sqaure-foot shop sells
T-shirts, jewelry, baby items and other gift items, as well as Bibles, religious books and inspirational merchandise. It opened Oct. 1, and a ribbon-cutting was held Oct. 12. A grand-opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3.
Comtrea receives JCGA Jeffersonian Award Comtrea recently received the 2012 Jeffersonian Award for Large Businesses in the county from the Jefferson County Growth Association. Stephen Huss accepted the award on behalf of the staff, board and clients of Comtrea, the county’s primary mental health agency. Huss attributed Comtrea’s growth over the past 40 years to continuous support from the community.
Comtrea’s board treasurer Ann Portell won the JCGA’s Jeffersonian Award for Individual Contribution in recognition of her service with Comtrea, the Lion’s Club, Chamber of Commerce and JCGA. Comtrea also will be awarded the Outstanding Performer Award at the Governor ’s Committee to End Homelessness event in Jefferson City on Nov. 14.