St. Charles MO Community Profile

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ST. CHARLES COUNTY

Missouri

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Mercy Clinic Locations COTTLEVILLE 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Cottleville, MO 63376

ST. CHARLES 1820 Zumbehl Rd. St. Charles, MO 63303

WENTZVILLE 1502 West Meyer Road Wentzville, MO 63385

Mercy Clinic Pediatrics Suite 20 l 636-441-5437 Mercy Kids Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Suite 30 l 636-229-3360 Mercy Kids Therapy Services Suite 40 l 636-229-3370 Mercy Clinic Kids GI Suite 10 l 314-251-5550 Mercy Clinic Child Neurology Suite 10 l 314-251-5866

Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Suite 130A l 636-947-2334 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Suite 130B l 636-723-6800 Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Suite 120A l 636-928-1237 Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology Suite 120 l 636-561-9020 Mercy Clinic Plastic Surgery Suite 120 l 314-251-5570 Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular Suite 120A l 636-447-1827 Mercy Clinic Vascular Specialists Suite 120 | 314-251-4200 Mercy Clinic Endocrinology Suite 120 | 314-251-4330 Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Suite 120 | 314-251-4966 Mercy Clinic Urology Suite 120 | 314-251-8850

Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 636-698-6200 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 636-698-6266 Mercy Clinic Podiatry 636-332-3381

LAKE SAINT LOUIS 200 Brevco Plaza Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology Suite 208 l 636-561-9020

O’FALLON 300 Winding Woods Drive O’Fallon, MO 63366 Mercy Clinic Pediatrics Suite 120 l 636-978-7902 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Suite 222 l 636-978-8600 Mercy Clinic Women’s Health Suite 200 l 636-240-0130 Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Suite 218 | 636-614-3280 Mercy Therapy Services Suite 224 | 636-379-4343 Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists Bariatric Center Suite 206 | 636-861-7870

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ST. PETERS 107 Piper Hill Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 Mercy Clinic Pediatrics Suite 130 l 636-928-5950 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Suite 150 l 636-939-0648 Mercy Therapy Services Suite 110 | 636-928-7065

WARRENTON 521 Anwijo Way Warrenton, MO 63383 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Suite B l 636-456-6103

WINGHAVEN 2223 Technology Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Suite 35 | 636-561-5999 Mercy Clinic Pediatrics Suite 10 l 636-240-9896 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Suite 40 l 636-755-4400 Mercy Clinic Neurology Suite 4 | 314-227-2020 Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular Suite 30 | 314-251-1700

Walk-in Care COTTLEVILLE Mercy Kids Convenient Care 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Cottleville, MO 63376 636-229-3350 O’FALLON Mercy Urgent Care O’Fallon 300 Winding Woods Dr. | Suite 100 O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-379-4329 ST. PETERS Mercy Urgent Care Piper Hill 107 Piper Hill Dr. | Suite 100 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-477-4149

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

Advertiser Index

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Chamber Welcome

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Important Connections

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Economic Leader in Metro St. Louis

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Premiere 370 Business Park

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Demographics

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Did You Know?

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Health Care

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Education

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Homes & Neighborhoods

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Houses of Worship

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Recreation, Tourism, Entertainment

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Chamber Business Showcase Listings

New patients welcome Same day emergency care Most insurance accepted 0% financing for 1 year available

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(636) 916-4848 3820 Elm Street St. Charles, MO 63301

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Advertiser Index AAA Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Alarm 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Best Western Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CenterPointe Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Christian Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 City of St. Peters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Coldwell Banker Gundaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Elm Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Elm Point Animal Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 EPS Secure IT Asset Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Grayson Accounting LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . 44 Hampton Inn St. Louis/St. Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Hardware of the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Keough Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mercy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pallardy Heating & Air Conditioning Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pundmann Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 St. Charles City-County Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 St. Charles County Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 St. Johns Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 State Farm – Steve Oien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Storage Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Streets of St. Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Texas de Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse. . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23 TownePlace Suites Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 United Services for Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce (636) 946-0633 www.gstccc.com Copyright© 2019 Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 www.townsquarepublications.com Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and Town Square assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Town Square is prohibited.

Chairman, CEO and Publisher Douglas K. Ray President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Stone Vice President / Director Scott Ray Production Manager Joseph Nugara Editor and Graphic Designer Gail Gaboda Senior Project Coordinator Stefanie Nugara Content Coordinator Olivia Scordato Lead Sales Coordinator Tiffany Hogan Ad Production Coordinator Robin Frederick Directory Coordinator Michael Sumrak Contributing Writer Bob Musinski Acquisition Manager Al Zahringer Advertising Sales Alan Flinton

GREATER ST. CHARLES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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1025 Hemsath Road St. Charles, MO

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CHAMBER WELCOME

A new Chamber location coming late-2019 / early-2020 at the intersection of I-70 & Cave Springs exit – 3801 Harry S. Truman Blvd, St. Charles, MO 63301

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n behalf of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, welcome to our community.

For more than 35 years, St. Charles County has been one of the fastest

growing counties in Missouri. With a population approaching 400,000 residents, St. Charles county has grown into the third largest county in Missouri. We offer a well-educated workforce, boast the highest median household income in the state, are consistently ranked the healthiest county in Missouri, and for years have had an unemployment rate below both the state and national averages.

Through the efforts of local business and community leaders, St. Charles County has become a vibrant community where people enjoy living, working, and playing. We have a diverse economy with numerous employment opportunities, abundant recreational amenities, great health care, top-notch school districts, national and locally owned shopping and dining options, new and expanding businesses, and a growing start-up community.

Milestone Birthdays/Anniversaries 1818 to 2018 – 200 Years Academy of the Sacred Heart founded 1769 to 2019 – 250 Years Aug. 29, 1769 – Birth date of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne 1769 to 2019 – 250 Years City of St. Charles founded 1809 to 2019 – 210 Years City of St. Charles incorporated 1910 to 2020 – 110 Years City of St. Peters Incorporated 1939 to 2019 – 80 Years Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce founded

Thank you for your interest in St. Charles County. Whether you are here for a visit or here for life, we hope you find our community to be the inviting and energetic place we’ve worked so hard to create.

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GREATER ST. CHARLES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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405 North Main Street Saint Charles, MO 63301 636-946-5811 or 800-447-9974 www.hardwareofthepast.com

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IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS

Local Government Phone Directory

Area code is 636 unless otherwise specified.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT

201 N. 2nd St., St. Charles, MO 949-7900 | www.SCCMO.org Airport: Smartt Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-1893 Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7425 Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7455 Circuit Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3080 Collector of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7470 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-1864 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7335 Building and Code Enforcement Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7345 Development Review Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-1814 Planning & Zoning Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7335 Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3003 County Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7530 County Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7540 County Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-7560

Steve Oien CLU CPCU, Agent 4131 Mexico Road Saint Peters, MO 63376 Bus: 636-936-1111 www.steveoien.net State Farm, Bloomington, IL 1211999

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Election Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-7550 Emergency Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3042 Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3023 Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-7520 Facilities Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3034 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7465 Highway Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7305 Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7320 Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7480 Juvenile Justice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3040 Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-1833 Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7535 Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3000 Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-7400 Division of Health Services (Public Health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-7400 Division of Environmental Health and Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-1800 Division of Humane Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7387 Prosecuting Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7355 Public Administrator’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7315 Recorder of Deeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-7505 Sheriff Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3010 Roads and Traffic Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-7490 Workforce & Business Development/MO Job Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-6060

CITY OF ST. CHARLES

200 N. 2nd St., St. Charles, MO 949-3200 | www.stcharlescitymo.gov Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3262 Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3395 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3282 Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3212 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3222 Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7776

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Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3231 Emergency Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3520 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3237 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949-3208 Fire & EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3250 Mayor’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3268 Municipal Court (and Prosecuting Attorney) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3378 Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3372 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3300 Public Works (streets, facilities, water/wastewater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-3363 Trash/Recycling (Republic Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-6142

CITY OF ST. PETERS

One St. Peters Centre Boulevard, St. Peters, MO 477-6600 or 278-2244 | www.stpetersmo.net City Main Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-6600 (AT&T) or 278-2244 (CenturyLink) (Use extension where specified) Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-2255 Building Permit/Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1670 Business License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1232 Citizen Action Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1225 Cultural Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397-6903 ext. 1624 Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1305 Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 3559 Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1211 Health & Environmental Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-1456 Mayor’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1233 Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 3208 Planning, Zoning & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1305 Police (Non-Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-2222 REC-PLEX/Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-2386 Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1340 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-1456 Utility Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1217 Water, Wastewater & Storm Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1573 NON-CITY UTILITIES O’Fallon Water & Sewer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-2858 Ameren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 552 7583 AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-861-6075 CentryLink Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-862-9343

Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 833-694-9256 Cuivre River Electric Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-8261 Duckett Creek (Sewer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441-1244 Spire Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 877 4173 Missouri American Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 430 0820

VEHICLE REGISTRATION/LICENSING

Driver License Examination Office 2495 Raymond Dr., St. Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940-3320 580 North Service Road, St. Peters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-2925 Driver License & Vehicle Registration 2499 Raymond Dr., St. Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-4456 4217-19 Old Highway 94 South, St. Charles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441-6074

VOTER REGISTRATION

You can register to vote at any of the following sites: ◆ Election Authority office ◆ Vehicle Registration offices ◆ State offices providing public assistance Mail-in registration forms are available at the following sites: ◆ Public schools ◆ Community college ◆ Libraries ◆ City halls See election.sccmo.org/election, call the County Election Authority at 949-7550 or email questions to election@sccmo.org for more details.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce 946-0633 | www.gstccc.com EDC Business and Community Partners 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Charles 441-6880 | www.edcscc.com City of St. Charles Economic Development 200 N. 2nd St., Third Floor, Room 300, St. Charles 949-3231 | www.growstcharles.com City of St. Peters Economic Development One St. Peters Centre Boulevard, St. Peters 477-6600 ext. 1305 | www.stpetersmo.net/economic-development.aspx

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ECONOMIC LEADER IN METRO ST. LOUIS

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ith an estimated 2018 population of 395,504, more than 35,000 new residents have moved to St. Charles County since 2010, making it the fastestgrowing part of metro St. Louis and Missouri, and with good reason. Over the past several years, cities in St. Charles County have been ranked among the top places to live in the

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Lower tax rates, competitive operational costs, a highly skilled workforce, proximity to important markets, first rate infrastructure, low cost of living, and abundant local amenities are all crucial to the county’s success.

“St. Charles County is one of the most desirable places to live and work,” said Scott

Tate, President & CEO of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

“Municipalities throughout the county make it easy for businesses to open. Strong business organizations in the county and recent legislation passed by pro-business legislators have made St. Charles County and the State of Missouri great places to do business.”

Thanks in part to a concentrated focus on pursuing progress, St. Charles County has a lot of new commercial and industrial development completed or under construction. For many years, the county’s unemployment rate has been the lowest in the St. Louis region, hovering around 3 percent in 2018.

As one of the largest economies in the St. Louis region and the State of Missouri, St. Charles County has proven itself to be a dynamic and attractive community for businesses of all sizes, from global giants to local entrepreneurs.

Today, some 8,500 companies are thriving in St. Charles County. International titans here include The Boeing Company, Citi, MasterCard Worldwide, General Motors, Verizon, Enterprise Holdings, Nike, Reckitt Benckiser, Amazon and Fed-Ex. There are also countless local success stories as homegrown entrepreneurs make a name for themselves here, across America, and around the world.

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Hometown business heroes include LMI Aerospace, Patriot Machine, Boardpaq, Client Services and Synergetics USA. The region’s next success story might be found at OPO Startups, a 10,000 square-foot co-working center on Main Street in St. Charles, where entrepreneurs can connect, work and collaborate.

Another indicator of success and consumer confidence is our continued upswing in retail shopping in the community. In 2016, St. Charles County set a record with nearly $5.9 billion in retail sales.

Finally, St. Charles County is consistently ranked among the healthiest (seven consecutive years in the top three and ranked No. 75 in 2018 by U.S. News & World Reports), wealthiest (median household income of $80,696 in 2016) and wisest (43 percent of residents are college graduates) counties in Missouri.

As you can see, there are a lot of good things happening in St. Charles County. We hope you will join us in making our county even better!

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renchtown is a historic neighborhood and business district on the northeastern edge of St. Charles. It features an up-and-coming antiques and art district along North Second Street, a treasure trove of French-colonial-style architecture, and a vibrant small-town feeling.

Recently, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce organized a group of enthusiastic business owners, residents, property owners, and city officials to look at revitalizing the neighborhood. This group has now formally evolved into the Frenchtown Revitalization Partnership and meets regularly at St. Charles City Hall.

In 2018, the City of St. Charles contracted with HyettPalma, a consulting firm specializing in the economic enhancement of downtowns and older commercial districts. The same firm also did a study in 2003, but due to changes in residents, businesses and property owners, the committee felt it is important to update the study and give guidance on what should be done to revitalize the district.

HyettPalma returned in late-2018 to do an audit of their previous study and to update their recommendations based on new community feedback. The Frenchtown Revitalization Partnership is now in the process of implementing the recommendations and spearheading the revitalization efforts.

Keep an eye on Frenchtown. Exciting things are about to happen!

Great schools & neighborhoods World-class Rec-Plex recreation/fitness center 25 parks and 20 miles of paved trails Concerts and festivals Nationally-recognized health care providers

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PREMIERE 370 BUSINESS PARK

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remier 370 Business Park is an 850acre business community located at Highway 370 near Interstate 70 in St. Peters, with access to rail and only 15 miles from Lambert International Airport.

With more than 4 million total square feet of space of developable area, Premier 370 accommodates a full spectrum of real estate business solutions including build-to-suit, design build and “green” environmentally conscious development.

Recently, several companies announced their intent to locate or have opened facilities within the business park creating thousands of jobs for the region. FedEx Ground and Amazon have started construction and will join Reckitt Benckiser, Grove Collaborative, Dayton Freight, Saia LTL Freight and Best Buy. To accommodate the growth of industrial/ warehouse space, construction of a new spec building recently began.

Because of its convenient location and accessibility, additional companies continue to look at Premier 370. City economic development officials expect the business park to be full by 2020.

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DEMOGRAPHICS POPULATION

INCOME

HOUSING

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Owner Occupied

$224,700 Median value, owneroccupied housing units

390,918 395,504

INFRASTRUCTURE

HIGHWAYS It is easy to move freight and get around in St. Charles County.

Major highways include: • I-70 • I-64 & US Hwys. 40/61 • US Hwy. 67 • MO Hwy. 364 • MO Hwy. 94 • MO Hwy. 370 • MO Hwy. 79 Connecting us with the rest of the region, we are served by 6 major river crossings • Blanchette Bridge (I-70) • Veterans Memorial Bridge (MO Hwy. 364) • Discovery Bridge (MO Hwy. 370) • Boone Bridge (I-64 & US Hwys. 40 / 61) • Lewis & Clark Bridges (US Hwy. 67) AIRPORTS Smartt Field, St. Charles County’s airport, is less than 15 minutes from the attractions, shops and businesses of downtown St. Charles and is less than 30 minutes from St. Louis. The airport can accommodate aircraft up to 12,500 pounds and offers many of the services of a larger airport, such as rental cars and a

$80,696 Median Household Income

pilot lounge, without the hassles.

Other nearby airports include the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur Airport and St. Louis Lambert International Airport, all less than 20 minutes away.

TRAIN Two commercial railroad systems also run through St. Charles County: Norfolk Southern Railway and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Amtrak passenger rail service is available from three nearby locations – Downtown St. Louis, Kirkwood or Washington, Missouri.

BOAT From large industrial/ commercial barging operations to recreational boating, the rivers are a part of the culture of our community. For those drawn to more scenic routes, the Brussels and Golden Eagle Ferries provide access from northern St. Charles County across the Mississippi River to the Great River Road in Illinois.

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DID YOU KNOW? In 2015, the Progressive Policy Institute recognized St. Charles County among the top 25 counties in the U.S. for tech job growth.

For the past eight years, St. Charles County has ranked at the top of Missouri’s “Healthiest Counties” in a report compiled by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute.

St. Charles County covers 561 square miles of diverse terrain that includes riverbanks, bluffs, forests and planned development.

St. Charles County is located at the confluence of the “Mighty” Mississippi River and the “Big Muddy” Missouri River, the fourth-largest river system in the world.

St. Charles County served as Missouri’s first state capital from 1821 to 1826 and was the starting point for Lewis and Clark’s famous Corp of Discovery Expedition in 1804.

The “first free school” west of the Mississippi River with the Academy of the Sacred Heart, established by Sister Philippine Duchesne in St. Charles and 1818.

The largest park in St. Charles County is the 7,000-acre August A. Busch Memorial Conservation area, known locally as “Busch Wildlife” and popular for trail users, fishing, hunting and family outings.

St. Charles County is home to the Weinstrasse, or Missouri Wine Road, which boasts the highest concentration of wineries in the state and was the first American Viticultural Area designated by the federal government.

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The 10-block, 200-year-old Historic Main Street in St. Charles is Missouri’s first and largest historic district and one of the largest in the United States.

In 1970, fewer than 100,000 people lived in St. Charles County. Current U.S. Census estimates place the local population above 395,504, with nearly 110,000 people moving here since 2000.

The Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles is the most popular tourist site in metro St. Louis, with approximately 10 million visitors each year.

With eight data centers located along the highway 40/I-64 “high tech” corridor in St. Charles County, the local area has one of the largest concentrations of IT facilities in metro St. Louis.

At more than $8.27 billion in total assessed valuation, St. Charles County is ranked third in the state after St. Louis County and Jackson County.

Accounting for 6.2 percent of Missouri’s total economy, St. Charles County is ranked third in the state after St. Louis County and Jackson County.

St. Charles County is the starting point for the 240-mile Katy Trail State Park and is the most popular section of the system, attracting 135,000 users in 2018, 40 percent of all the Katy Trail users in Missouri.

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HEALTH CARE

SSM Health in St. Charles County

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SM Health in St. Charles County has your health care needs covered. With SSM Health leading the way, St. Charles County residents have the latest in medical advancements and technology at arm’s length.

Anchored by a 333-bed acute care center in historic downtown St. Charles, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles has been caring for local families for more than 130 years. The facility has been designated by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and a Level II Trauma Center. It continues to expand and enhance services, recruit outstanding physicians and caregivers, and upgrade its physical space to provide an exceptional patient experience.

To achieve its goal of providing convenient, efficient and personalized care, SSM Health is actively engaged in developing innovative ways to partner with patients to manage and achieve individual health and wellness goals. The newly opened SSM Health Outpatient Center at 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. allows for easy access to primary and specialty health care services, including an urgent care clinic and advanced imaging services. It also provides a home for specialists in internal medicine, pediatrics, endocrinology and SSM Health Physical Therapy.

Additionally, there’s an outpatient laboratory, retail pharmacy, education center and a café.

Similar SSM Health Outpatient Centers are located in St. Peters (1475 Kisker Rd.) and Wentzville (1598 W. Meyer Rd.). So no matter where you’re located in the county, there’s a facility close by equipped to accommodate patients’ outpatient needs.

To meet the growing health care demands of western St. Charles County, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis was established in 1986. This 200-bed acute care hospital is a leading market provider of emergency and obstetric services. It recently completed a significant expansion project consisting of the construction of a patient tower and outpatient services center. The three-floor, 75,000-square-foot tower adds 84 patient beds, a dialysis center and a physical

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therapy gym. The outpatient facility features expanded laboratory services, nuclear medicine and cardiovascular procedure rooms, a larger pharmacy and extra parking.

Complementing these two acute care hospitals is SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Wentzville. The facility houses a 24-hour emergency department and is primarily dedicated to inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. It is licensed for 77 inpatient behavioral health beds.

SSM Health’s capital investments in St. Charles County supports its vision of being a high-performing, fully-integrated health delivery network.

Awards and distinctions for SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles ◆ 2016: Premier Citation of Merit, QUEST Award for High-Value Healthcare

◆ 2016: Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD, Achievement Award Hospital ◆ 2016: Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD PLUS, American Stroke Association ◆ 2016: National Cardiovascular Data Registry – Gold Performance Achievement Award ◆ 2017: Received “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group Awards and distinctions for SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis ◆ 2016: Women’s Choice Awards for Orthopedics, Stroke Care and Patient Safety ◆ 2016: Received “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group ◆ 2016 U.S. News and World Report High Performer in Heart Failure

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Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital

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or more than 35 years, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has proudly provided accessible, world-class health care in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties.

About 1,000 employees and 400 physicians are encouraged to take a hands-on approach as they bring the latest technology and medical innovations to the immediate area.

As part of the extended BJC HealthCare family, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters specializes in a broad range of services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, pulmonology, women’s health, endoscopy, neurology and stroke, diabetes services, orthopedics, sleep and breathing, therapy services and more.

The revered Siteman Cancer Center on the hospital campus offers a full range of adult cancer services, including medical therapy, radiation therapy, education and support programs. The 37,000-square-foot center allows patients to access state-of-the-art care at a facility named among the top 10 in the country

by U.S. News & World Report.

What’s more, The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis provides rehabilitation and therapy services on the hospital’s third floor. The 35bed, 40,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital is designed to return patients to leading active and independent lives, and offers all private rooms with cable television and wireless internet capabilities.

The hospital team understand that

community health extends far beyond hospital walls. BJC HealthCare offers ongoing programs, screenings, support groups and educational outreach. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals offer a variety of programs to connect people with resources that empower them to make healthy lifestyle choices. Classes

and services offered include family and children education, health screening, senior services, tours of the childbirth center and support groups.

Since its opening in 2007, Progress West Hospital has focused on elevating the health care experience. This bright, modern facility creates a welcoming, healing environment from the moment patients step inside. Adding to this experience is a friendly team that is able to care for the whole family, bolstered by the fact that St. Louis Children’s Hospital physicians are on hand. Not to mention that they also offer renowned obstetrical care, comprehensive heart care, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, imaging, occupational and physical therapy, cancer care, women and infant services, pediatric care, surgery, award-winning heart care, wound care, a sleep lab and more.

Progress West Hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit is staffed by Washington University neonatologists and pediatric hospitalists.

The team also includes neonatal nurses with advanced training to take care of babies born prematurely.

In 2017, health care professionals at BarnesJewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals cared for 8,000 inpatients, delivered 700 babies and attended to 50,000 people in their emergency departments.

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Mercy PROUD TO BE YOUR NEIGHBOR

Convenient Mercy locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties make it easy to get expert health care close to home. It allows you to get the care you need to keep your family healthy, so you can do more of what you love.

MERCY CLINIC PRIMARY

You don’t often think about your doctor until you get sick, our team wants that to change. Being well between visits is just as important. We focus on education and answering your health care questions and concerns, enabling you to take an active role in your health care.

Mercy primary care providers are ready to handle whatever life throws your way. You can use our online medical record called MyMercy to manage your family’s health as well as to connect with your care team anytime, anywhere using your computer, tablet or smart phone.

Find care for the whole family at mercy.net.

For additional needs, Mercy provides other services such as laboratories, an endoscopy center, diagnostic cardiology, sports medicine and therapy services, maternal-fetal medicine, pulmonary function testing and imaging services.

WALK-IN CARE

Mercy makes it easy to get care when you need it – without an appointment. Our Urgent and Convenient Care locations are open every day and evening, for quicker, less costly care than the ER. COTTLEVILLE Mercy Kids Convenient Care 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Cottleville, MO 63376 (636) 229-3350 O’FALLON Mercy Urgent Care O’Fallon 300 Winding Woods Dr. | Suite 100 O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 379-4329 ST. PETERS Mercy Urgent Care Piper Hill 107 Piper Hill Dr. | Suite 100 St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 477-4149 TROY Mercy Urgent Care Lincoln 1000 E. Cherry Street Troy, MO, 63379 (636) 528-3495

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MERCY KIDS

Choose from among five St. Charles County pediatric locations and keep your child’s care close to home. His or her electronic health record, with a complete listing of health history and immunizations, follows your child from one Mercy location to the next. Call Mercy Clinic Pediatrics for an appointment today.

Find your pediatrician at mercy.net/StCharlesKids.

CONVENIENT IMAGING SERVICES

When your doctor orders x-rays, an MRI or other imaging tests, rely on your Mercy team for great services and convenience with locations across St. Charles County, ◆ Better images for better diagnosis.

Choose a team that offers more than “open” MRI, which doesn’t produce the highest quality image. We use the latest technology that also provides the best images for your doctor, helping make an accurate diagnosis. ◆ Expertise and experience. Our team includes board-certified physicians and nationally certified experts.

For a location nearest you, visit mercy.net/ StCharlesImaging.

MERCY LAB

Mercy has you covered with laboratory services that are convenient, comprehensive and connected. Visit a Mercy lab without an appointment for a full range of services, using technology to stay connected to you and your doctor. And with a MyMercy online health record, you’ll be able to quickly view your lab results online.

Find services for the whole family at mercy. net/StCharlesLab.

MERCY BIRTHPLACE

One of the most joyful moments of life is welcoming a new baby into the world. Mercy offers you and your family an exceptional birthing experience in comfortable, home-like surroundings. And with the Page Extension, I-70 and I-64 thoroughfares from St. Charles County, Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur provides convenience along with the premier birthing experience in the area.

Mercy Hospital St. Louis 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 251-6000 Schedule a birthplace tour at mercy.net/ StCharlesBirth.

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Health Care and Healthy Living

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t. Charles County residents are just minutes from some of the region’s best hospitals, which offer top-notch care to help keep them physically and mentally fit.

HOSPITALS AND URGENT CARE

It’s comforting to know high-level hospital care is just around the corner: ◆ SSM St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles ◆ SSM St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis ◆ Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital ◆ Progress West Hospital In St. Charles County and surrounding towns, local urgent care facilities can treat minor illnesses and injuries. They include: ◆ Mercy Urgent Care & Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care ◆ Our Urgent Care ◆ St. Luke’s Urgent Care ◆ Concentra Medical Center ◆ SSM Health Urgent Care ◆ Mercy Kids Convenient Care ◆ Total Access Urgent Care Doctor’s offices are located throughout the county, providing easy access for residents with a variety of medical issues.

The county has dozens of dentists and optometrists treating dental and eye health issues and promoting regular check-ups.

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DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES

United Services for Children in St. Peters provides pediatric therapy and early intervention services to children with disabilities and offers support services for their families. The nonprofit organization focuses on children ages birth through age. Whatever the ability of the children, the United Services staff members build on their strengths to fulfill their individual potential for physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.

The outpatient pediatric therapy program delivers clinically based occupational, physical and speech/language therapy in group and individual settings for children age birth through 10 years. The therapy is individualized to the specific needs of children with developmental disabilities. Therapists help children improve fine and gross motor skills and teach them how to pronounce words, listen and communicate. They also help them develop social skills so they can improve their interactions with peers and family.

For adults with cognitive or other developmental disabilities, one of the most sought-after agencies is Emmaus Homes. It is a faith-based, nonprofit organization providing around the clock services to more than 275 adults with developmental disabilities in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Its mission is to help clients live as independently as possible in the

community of their choice. The St. Charlesbased nonprofit serves clients in more than 70 homes throughout Franklin, Warren, St. Charles and St. Louis counties.

There are many agencies and offices providing assistance for behavioral and addiction-related issues, including: ◆ Preferred Family Healthcare in Lake St. Louis and St. Charles, which provides treatment for substance abuse, addictions and behavioral disorders. ◆ Bridgeway Behavioral Health in St. Charles, which treats men’s and women’s drug and alcohol addiction. ◆ Alternative Behavioral Care in St. Peters, which assists children, adolescents and adults with mental health and substance abuse problems. ◆ CenterPointe Hospital in St. Charles, which provides comprehensive inpatient and residential services for a variety of psychiatric disorders in adults and adolescents. It also has a private adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment program.

AUTISM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT

Kids and adults with autism and behaviors that require support have an ideal place to learn and get support at the Center for Autism Education in O’Fallon. The center was started over 10 years ago as the last resource for many children who struggle with extreme

and challenging behaviors. Since then it has become a leader in this area, earning notice as successfully working with the most challenging of children.

CANCER TREATMENT

St. Charles County residents can receive world-class cancer care close to home at the Siteman Cancer Center facility on the campus of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

The Center opened in 2005 and doubled the size of its facilities to 37,000 square feet in 2017.

The location offers many adult cancer services, including medical therapy, radiation therapy and education and support programs. Medical and radiation oncologists and surgeons from Washington University provide care at the Center. Other medical staff members include nurse practitioners, oncology-certified nurses, a dietitian, social worker and support personnel.

SENIOR CARE

Because seniors often need increased care, local providers offer a range of options, such as long-term rehabilitation, nursing care, assisted living and memory-care services. At-home assistance is provided through a variety of home health service organizations, including Assistance Home Care and Visiting Angels of Greater St. Charles.

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EDUCATION

Regional School Districts CITY OF ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT

The City of St. Charles School District is building tomorrow’s leaders, while having played an integral role in the city’s rich past. Established in 1846, the district covers 17 square miles, mostly located in St. Charles proper, with a small percentage in St. Peters plus some unincorporated areas.

Approximately 4,900 students are enrolled in the district’s six elementary schools (grades Kindergarten-4), intermediate school (grades 5-6), middle school (grades 7-8) and two high schools. In addition, the district features the Lewis and Clark Career Center and the St. Charles County Center for Advanced Professional Studies program, which serves students across St. Charles County.

The City of St. Charles School District’s mission is to “reach, teach and empower all students by providing a challenging, diverse and innovative education.”

In 2018, the district opened its Early Childhood Center; a state of the art learning facility that features 16 early childhood education classrooms, multiple therapy rooms, a large outdoor learning playground and the one-of-a-kind “Our Town” playroom. The “Our Town” playroom, which is made possible by the generous donations from organizations and individuals throughout the community, is a child-sized recreation of Main Street St. Charles featuring its historic look, markets and stores allowing for students play, learn and grow.

Whether a student or employee, the City of St. Charles School District has it all. The district is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and both high schools are designated A+ Schools. The district was named the City of St. Charles “2018 Employer of the Year-Service” award winner, as well as a “Healthiest Employer” twice by the St. Louis Business Journal and a “Top Employer” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, among other recent awards.

Values the district promotes include providing high-quality education for all students; achievement through individual success, collaboration with parents and community stakeholders; exploration, innovation and creativity; hiring and retaining high-quality staff; and making informed decisions that are student centered, data driven and fiscally responsible.

Contact the City of St. Charles School District at (636) 443-4000 or visit www.stcharlessd.org

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Come to Fort Zumwalt School District, and you’ll find educators whose interests extend beyond academics, as evidenced by their longstanding philosophy of “Pushing for Positive Peer Influence.”

The district, based in O’Fallon, serves more than 18,000 students in 27 schools across 122 square miles. It is the fourth-largest district in the bi-state region, with about 1,500 teachers, 1,300 support staff and 100

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Our mission is to assist Christian families in equipping students with a Christ-centered education, empowering them to impact the world for the glory of God. Christian Elementary School 1614 Willott Road St. Peters, MO 63376 636-978-1680 www.lwcs.us

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High school mentors show younger students what is possible in Industrial Technology and Engineering classes at Middle School STEM night.

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administrators. All four of its comprehensive high schools recently were named to the “U.S. News and World Report” list of America’s best high schools.

Fort Zumwalt’s mission is to ensure that “students, regardless of ability or economic level, are provided an education in such a positive and safe learning environment that all reach their potential.” The district emphasizes the virtues of democracy, citizenship, self-discipline, work ethic and the need to respect all members of society.

Recently, the district opened its 71,000-square-foot Early Childhood Center, which served more than 500 3- to 5-year-old students during the 2017-2018 school year. In 2015 the Mike Clemens Center for Adaptive Learning opened for students and families who require a support system for social/emotional, behavioral, autism, and/or academic needs. Other developments include Flint Hill Elementary, which opened in fall 2016, and serves grades K-5.

When it comes to both athletics and the fine arts, various school groups consistently nab awards and distinctions.

Contact the district at (636) 240-2072 or visit www.fz.k12.mo.us.

FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Francis Howell School District is one of the highest performing districts in Missouri, and one of the largest. The school district spans 150 square miles and includes the cities of St. Peters, Cottleville, Weldon Spring, Harvester, New Melle, southern portions of St. Charles City and eastern portions of O’Fallon.

The district includes three early childhood centers, 10 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, one alternative high school, and one alternative education school, and has an enrollment of more than 18,000 students.

The district received a score of 99.3 percent on the “school district report card” from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the second consecutive year, and has been honored by the College Board with placement on the eighth Annual AP District Honor Roll – one of only three school districts in Missouri to achieve this distinction. The readers of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch selected Francis

Howell School District as the best public school district in St. Charles County in the “Reader’s Choice” awards. All three high schools have been named Project Lead the Way Distinguished Schools; only 10 high schools in Missouri received this designation. For the 12th consecutive year, the school district has won the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International.

Contact the Francis Howell School District at (636) 851-4000 or visit www.fhsdschools.org.

ORCHARD FARM SCHOOL DISTRICT

At Orchard Farm School District, students have ample opportunity to learn to excel in diverse communities and compete globally. The rapidly growing school district, located in northeastern St. Charles County, serves more than 2,000 students in preschool through 12th grade.

Residents of the Orchard Farm community have a deep-rooted pride in their schools.

Orchard Farm School District is a forward-thinking district preparing students to be life ready, career ready and college ready. In grade 4-12, the district is one device to one student with Chromebooks. Students experience Innovation class at elementary and middle schools. In this class, students are introduced to the latest technologies and learn coding, program drones and use 3-D printers.

Orchard Farm High School offers Project Lead the Way strands in engineering, biomedical and computer science. Students experience hands-on learning with the Center for Advanced Professional Studies in three industries – technology, health and global business. Advanced Placement courses and dual credit courses are also available. Beginning in 2018-19, students can enroll in the Early College Program (a partnership with St. Charles Community College) to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost to the student or their family.

The program is free to Orchard Farm students.

For more information on the Orchard Farm School District, call (636) 925-5400 or visit www.ofsd.k12.mo.us.

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Higher Education

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY

Lindenwood University, founded in 1827, is an independent university offering more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in diverse areas of study and traditional and accelerated formats, including online. Lindenwood operates residential campuses in St. Charles, Missouri, and Belleville, Ilinois, as well as numerous extension sites in Missouri and Illinois.

Lindenwood’s student body on the main campus in St. Charles includes students from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. The St. Charles campus has 52 athletic teams, 27 of which compete in the NCAA, Division II. Lindenwood has been ranked for its academic programs by numerous organizations, including U.S. News and World Report, and is routinely listed among the largest MBA programs in the St. Louis area. Lindenwood’s alumni include a number of locally and nationally prominent figures in broadcasting, business, entertainment and politics, including numerous Olympians.

ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

St. Charles Community College is part of the fabric of the local community. It is a public,

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comprehensive two-year community college that presents a quality, affordable highereducation option for area residents.

Located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville, the college offers a wide variety of transfer opportunities, associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. In addition, it provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development.

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College is the fourth-largest of Missouri’s 12 community college districts.

It boasts a 12-building campus that has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary “educational village” design.

The college now includes a second campus, St. Charles Community College at Dardenne Creek, which houses the Center for Healthy Living and the nursing and allied health programs.

And with more than 45 clubs and organizations at the college, students don’t have to look far to find something that interests them. Activities include all the standards, as well as an anime and animation club, fishing club, Game and Mind Expansion Society, a “Humans vs. Zombies” group, ping-pong devotees and a roller hockey club.

The facility also showcases student creativity through theater performances, art exhibits, film series, musical events, coffeehouse open-mic events and social initiatives.

It’s true: there’s always something to do at St. Charles Community College.

For more information, call (636) 922-8000 or visit www.stchas.edu.

LEWIS & CLARK CAREER CENTER

Lewis & Clark Career Center provides students from among five St. Charles County school districts with a rigorous, supportive and meaningful career and technical education program designed to meet the needs of the local community. There are 14 programs that allow high school juniors and seniors to explore career interests while earning industry certifications, high school and, possibly, college credit. All programs are overseen by advisory committees that include professionals from their respective fields who offer instructor guidance. For more information, call (636) 4434950 or visit www.lewisclarkcc.org.

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Private Education

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hile public schools have plenty of advocates and success stories, some families prefer the atmosphere and philosophy of a private school education.

Proponents say private schools with smaller enrollment numbers are better prepared to offer smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction. Another advantage, some say, is that private schools are designed to draw people together over shared values.

The St. Charles County area has a number of private education options. One such learning institution is Duchesne High School. Here, administrators and staff are committed to providing an exceptional education experience by helping each student grow in mind, body

and spirit. Duchesne is a coeducational school where academic excellence is second to none.

Its intimate student body size of 330 provides a warm, familial atmosphere where students have opportunities and success in athletics, the arts and STEM competitions.

Duchesne promotes a lifelong devotion to service to others, Catholic faith, Christian living and continual learning so that students may make informed choices and positive differences in the world. It’s located at 2550 Elm St. in St. Charles. Contact them at (636) 946-6767 or visit www.duchesne-hs.org.

Other highly-regarded private schools in the area are in the Christian School District (previously known as Living Word Christian

Schools). Students come here from across five counties and 40 ZIP codes. The school prides itself on delivering a Christ-centered education while empowering students through more than 80 different classes, including foreign languages, computer courses, food sciences, biology, chemistry, physics and in-house college credit courses.

It has two sites in St. Peters: a preschool, and an elementary campus that serves K-5.

The middle school and the high school are at the same convenient location at 1145 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon.

Contact the school at (636) 978-1680 or visit www.lwcs.us.

Center for Advanced Professional Studies

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n early-2017, a group of business leaders and educators saw the value of creating a consortium among the local public school districts to provide greater opportunities for students. By the end of 2017, St. Charles County Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) was formed so districts could partner to provide hands-on learning experiences to students who attend one of the five St. Charles County school districts.

The St. Charles County CAPS program provides juniors and seniors with career-oriented experiences through real-world business immersion.

These experiences provide students with insights that guide their future studies and careers and ensures that what they are learning

in the classroom is relevant to the workforce.

In partnership with local businesses and communities, St. Charles County CAPS seeks

to provide students post-secondary options aligned to their passions and strengths. In the CAPS program, students fast forward into their future – they are immersed in a professional culture, solving real-world problems, using industry tools and are mentored by real employers.

CAPS is a half-day program with the remainder of the day spent at the student’s home school. The typical morning CAPS session is from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and the afternoon session is usually from noon to 2:30 p.m.

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HOMES & NEIGHBORHOODS

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t. Charles County continues to be the fastest-growing county in Missouri and is staking its claim as a great place to live and work, not just as a bedroom community for St. Louis.

The median home price – a strong indicator of the health of the housing market – went up by $15,000 in 2017 from a year prior, said Mark Stallman, CEO of St. Charles County Association of Realtors. The median price was $215,000 and homes on the market sold in an average of 11 days, he said.

“It’s a good area for growth because we have top-rated schools, great neighborhoods, lots of variety in housing and fabulous recreational opportunities,” Stallman said.

The county’s housing stock includes modest starter homes, luxury estates, apartment complexes and retirement-focused developments.

Larger municipalities include St. Charles, St. Peters, O’Fallon, Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, Wentzville, Cottleville and Weldon Spring, with several of them cited in a 2017 list of the top 50 safest cities in Missouri by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. Also, home security firm SafeWise ranked the safest 20 cities in Missouri based on FBI statistics and announced that two were in St. Charles County – Cottleville (second) and O’Fallon (10th), the only city with more than

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50,000 population on the list).

One of the most promising developments in the county in the last several years has been the job growth. While many residents still commute into the city, a growing number take a shorter commute to positions nearby at hospitals, General Motors and MasterCard, to name a few.

This surge in job activity has helped drive growth in the western part of the county, especially near Wentzville, where there is more open land.

St. Charles, recently ranked in Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live” and Where To Retire magazine’s “America’s Best Places to Retire”, offers the largest selection of traditional housing.The city’s historic Main Street area serves as a focal point for the area and tourist draw, with brick-lined streets and many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

One of the most popular developments in the city is the Streets of St. Charles, a mixeduse venue that offers entertainment, shopping, dining and residences. New luxury apartments here offer a plush urban atmosphere and nine floor plans. Options include balconies, terraces, a heated infinity pool, outdoor kitchen and grilling areas, hot tub, fire pit, business center, clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center complete with tanning bed and even a dog grooming parlor.

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neighborhoods to explore, including traditional and upscale developments. The town, which was ranked 15th on a recent Money magazine “Best Places to Live” list, provides plenty of activities for its residents, including the popular Rec-Plex, which includes an ice rink, pools and much more.

Wentzville, which is home to a General Motors auto assembly plant, has been one of the fastest growing cities in the state since 2000. It also is home to the county fairgrounds and the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire.

O’Fallon, which has been ranked several times in the Money magazine “Best Places to Live” list, is the seventh-largest municipality in the state. One of the 2018 highlights for the city is the opening of the new Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center on Memorial Day weekend.

For retired residents, there are many options throughout the county for independent living, assisted living and nursing homes, including: ◆ Fairwinds – Rivers Edge in St. Charles. ◆ Villages of St. Peters & Villages of St. Peters Memory Care. ◆ Spencer Place in St. Peters. ◆ The Boulevard Senior Living in St. Charles. ◆ Cedarhurst in St. Charles. ◆ The Landing of O’Fallon (opening in summer 2018).

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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he faith community in the St. Charles County region has a rich Catholic tradition dating back to its earliest French settlers.

But it also features congregations representing a wide variety of denominations and beliefs.

Lutheran, Churches of Christ, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and others of the Christian belief are represented, and there are synagogues in neighboring communities in St. Louis County for those of the Jewish faith.

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RECREATION, TOURISM, ENTERTAINMENT

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ith greenways, bike trails, indoor activity centers and aquatic parks throughout the area, there are a plethora of opportunities for St. Charles County residents to stay active while also enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in the area.

And when it’s time to unwind, there are plenty of places to enjoy music, shopping and other activities.

PARKS AND ACTIVITIES

Park departments for the county and local municipalities have an abundance of activities to offer for all ages, including group and independent exercise, dance, swimming, gymnastics, BMX biking, fishing, field, rink and court sports, cycling and much more. Also, there are opportunities to participate in community gardens.

In 2018, the City of St. Charles opened newly renovated Wapelhorst Park and Blanchette Park aquatic facilities. The Cove at St. Peters, a new aquatic facility behind the Rec-Plex, also opened in 2018.

HIKES AND BIKES

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department has more than 45 miles of paved- and natural-surface trails throughout our regional parks system. In addition to hiking and biking in the parks, you can bring your horses to two of the parks – Broemmelsiek Park and Indian Camp Creek Park, both located in the Wentzville area.

Katy Trail State Park, which begins in St. Charles and stretches 240 miles across the state, is a favorite among outdoor aficionados for biking, running or hiking along bluffs and wooded areas.

There’s also the Great Rivers Greenway, a network of parks and open spaces linked by greenways. The system links the public to rivers, parks and communities in St. Charles County, St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis.

Before or during your ride, stop by the Bike Stop Café in St. Charles to check out the bike shop that offers rentals, services and accessories while grabbing a cup of coffee. Another place that will equip you for the trails is Katy Bike Rental, with locations in Defiance and Augusta. This store offers bike, cart and tandem rentals; parts, accessories and apparel; repairs and maintenance; state park souvenirs; and refreshments. In addition, the store offers shuttle service to drive you to the other end of the trail.

ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC

As the weather heats up, the outdoor entertainment options increase.

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department hosts live entertainment in the parks.

Also, you can find live music on the second Wednesday of every

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month May through October at the Beale Street Concert Series, held at the Streets of St. Charles shopping and entertainment development.

Or try Music on the Main every third Wednesday of the month, May through September, in downtown St. Charles. Bring your lawn chairs to this free outdoor concert series, which runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. along North Main Street.

And if you find yourself with a free Thursday, be sure to check out the St. Charles Municipal Band Summer Concert Series in Frontier Park.

Finally, after a long work week, you just want to unwind and have a good time. The City of St. Peters offers a free summer concert series – Sunset Fridays at 370 Lakeside Park from May through August. Enjoy great music in a winery-style, date-night atmosphere that makes for a relaxing Friday evening along the lake. The Corporate Pavilion seats more than 300 guests comfortably on outdoor furniture and provides a large courtyard and grassy area for extra seating if you’d like to bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

You can also catch live entertainment at many of the wineries in St. Charles County while, in some cases, taking in a beautiful view of the Missouri River Valley. It’s just one of the enjoyable ways to spend a day or evening in St. Charles County.

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St. Charles Area Parks & Amenities

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quatic centers, tracks, BMX, archery, fishing, golf and dog parks are just some of the features at parks in the St. Charles County area. There are a plethora of parks through the county, the city of St. Charles and the city of St. Peters.

Here are some of the highlights in each area:

CITY OF ST. CHARLES

The City of St. Charles has 22 parks covering over 800 acres and 22-plus miles of pedestrian/ bike trails. Other amenities include three outdoor aquatic facilities, three rentable community buildings, 27 picnic shelters gazebos and pavilions, 18 playgrounds, 22 baseball/softball fields, 19 soccer fields, 10 tennis courts, 10 fishing lakes, an outdoor fitness area and a free dog park. Parks include the following: ◆ Discovery Playground at Jaycee Park: This popular destination is home to an all-inclusive playground with a water feature. The playground utilizes the natural hillside of the park and includes several play areas, swings and slides. ◆ Katy Depot in Frontier Park: This 1893 historic landmark is restored and located along the Katy Trail is a popular, scenic backdrop for wedding and senior photos. ◆ Wapelhorst, Blanchette and McNair aquatic facilities: Recent updates include a new Blanchette Park aquatic facility as well as a renovations and additions to Wapelhorst Park with amenities that include a lazy river, flume slides and a milti-passenger tube slide called the “Boomerango.”

CITY OF ST. PETERS

The City of St. Peters has 25 parks covering almost 1,300 acres and more than 20 miles of pedestrian/bike trails. Other amenities include playgrounds, picnic pavilions, athletic fields, a golf course, an archery range, a BMX track, an outdoor fitness area, a bocce ball court, two wedding gazebos, fishing ponds, basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor pool and dog park. Parks include the following: ◆ The St. Peters Rec-Plex has a natatorium for swimming and diving, an NHL-size ice rink, fitness machines and cardio theater and an indoor track. Rec-Plex South includes two more ice rinks, gymnasium and a multipurpose gym. The recently opened Dynamic Training Center offers a track and new exercise equipment. ◆ City Centre Park has a serene pond with lush landscaping, mature trees and decorative waterfall, as well as a gazebo. For recreation, it offers three baseball diamonds, trails, a pavilion and an inclusive playground.

The Cove at St. Peters, a brand new outdoor aquatic center, opened in 2018. ◆ The newest and largest park in St. Peters is 370 Lakeside Park.

With more than 300 acres, it includes a 140-acre recreational lake with fishing and boating, a walking trail surrounding the lake and a campground with 75 RV sites and group tent camping. It also has a playground, family picnic areas, sprayground, pavilions, sand volleyball an archery range and the St. Peters Rotary Dog Park. ◆ St. Peter Golf Club will soon feature Water’s Edge Banquet Center, a new banquet center overlooking the large lake that can host events for up to 350 people. Also, a new comfort station was added to provide concessions and restrooms near the center of the golf course.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department offers outstanding parks and facilities and a broad range of programs and special events. The county operates 12 parks, including a youth activity park and The Historic Daniel Boone Home.

Noteworthy facilities include: ◆ Quail Ridge Lodge in Wentzville: Voted “Best Wedding Destination” by area brides, the cedar lodge banquet facility and gazebo in the park has become a popular place for many couples to

tie the knot. ◆ Quail Ridge Park is 262 acres of rolling pastures, wooded hillsides and rich bottom land near Peruque Creek. At the park’s entrance, be sure to check out the National Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame, or try your hand at a game of horseshoes. ◆ Klondike Park in Augusta was a sand quarry and has been turned into parkland with a lookout bluff that provides views of the Missouri River Valley and the Katy Trail, and features more than 5 miles of trails for hiking and biking. ◆ The Heritage Museum at Heritage Park in St. Peters is a nearly 6,000-square-foot facility that offers free, large displays focusing on local and state history. The current exhibit, “Our Sporting Heritage,” features a Marksman Training simulator, an interactive digital hunting simulator that has the largest video shooting surface in the world and is one of only three of its kind in the United States. ◆ Veteran’s Tribute Park opened to the public in fall 2018. On the property formerly known as Sammelmann Farm in Weldon Spring, the park features a walking and biking trail; a destination playground for children of all abilities that encompasses social/emotional, physical, sensory, cognitive and communication development; an interactive water play area; climbing features; a hill slide; two lakes stocked with fish; an off-leash dog park; picnic shelters and more. Plans for a Memorial Garden with a plaza, monument, and flags to honor all five branches of the armed forces are being finalized at the site. ◆ Broemmelsiek Park near Wentzville is 494 acres of natural beauty, has several large lakes for fishing, specialty shelters to reserve and more than nine miles of multiuse trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use, plus a 4.7-acre dog park. ◆ The Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance represents life in the early 1800s and brings the legacy of Daniel Boone to life. Visitors from across the country can get a glimpse into what life was life for the Boones and others living on the Missouri frontier. ◆ Towne Park near Wentzville features a reconstructed 1800s historical homestead and is home to the only Certified Nature Explore Classroom of its kind in St. Charles County. ◆ Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie features a 33,000-square foot skate course, a 30-foot indoor rock climbing wall and sand volleyball and basketball courts. ◆ College Meadows Park in Cottleville is designed to accommodate citizens of all ages and abilities. It features a nine-hole disc golf course and an outdoor fitness trail that connects with nearby greenways and schools. The three-quarter-mile fitness trail encompasses 10 exercise stations and a fitness machine that’s accessible for wheelchairs. The ninehole disc golf course features concrete tee pads and professional Mach V Disc Golf Baskets that weave through park scenic meadows.

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The Rivers

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wo of the longest and most celebrated rivers in the country are literally in the backyard of St. Charles County residents – the Mississippi and Missouri.

The county’s story is profoundly influenced by both rivers, whether it’s the historical connection to early businesses and residents in the area to current-day recreational use for boating, fishing and other pursuits.

The Mississippi, which stretches 2,320 miles north to south from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, is the primary source of drinking water for the region. Its role in the history of the U.S. is well chronicled, from its early exploration to its status as a major transportation artery.

The Missouri River, a tributary to the Mississippi, winds across 530,000 square miles in North America, from the Rocky Mountains east to the

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basin of the Mississippi.

The primary water-focused activity is fishing. The Missouri River is known for its catfish, but there are many others that can be hauled in to make for a productive day on the water.

For a more strenuous activity, you can try the Missouri American Water MR340, which is the world’s longest non-stop canoe and kayak race. The event, which takes place in July, is a 340-mile journey across the state, from Kansas City to St. Charles. Participants are allowed 88 hours to complete the course.

If a shorter trip is more your style, check out Missouri River Excursions in Defiance. It offers canoe, kayak, or large-raft rentals for those looking to float the Missouri River on half- or full-day trips.

To provide easy access to each river, the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department has free boat ramps off the Missouri River at Klondike Park in Augusta and off the Mississippi River at Hideaway Harbor Park in Portage des Sioux. The City of St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department also provides boat access at Blanchette Landing in DuSable Park.

The Mississippi is home to a wide array of fish and wildlife and is a major migratory flyway for many birds. Located at Confluence Point State Park is the 4,300-acre Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, which offers hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and bird-watching.

Boating and yachting are big here, as evidenced by the number of marinas. The river’s island beaches create a picturesque setting where recreational boaters often throw parties.

The Yacht Club of St. Louis sits on the Dardenne Slough.

Members enjoy a private pool, two dining rooms, a riverside patio and live music. Further downstream, Palisades Marina & Yacht Club is a public boating and social club in Portage Des Sioux. The shrine to Our Lady of the Rivers can be seen downstream. In addition, John’s Boat Harbor is a full-service marina offering docking, dry storage, repairs and more.

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Outdoors and on the Trails

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ick a mild day in spring, summer or fall – and in some cases, winter – and you’ll realize how much St. Charles County residents appreciate their outstanding trail and greenway system. You’ll see many bikers, runners and walkers as they connect with paths and roads within the county and neighboring areas.

Here is a look at some of the primary path and greenway networks:

GREAT RIVERS GREENWAY

Great Rivers Greenway, a public agency connecting the St. Louis region with greenways, was created about 18 years ago after voters decided to create a sales tax to leave a legacy for future generations by investing in and connecting rivers and parks.

Great Rivers Greenway collaborates with partners and communities to build, care for and bring to life a network of greenways, creating healthy habitats and watersheds along the way. The organization serves 2 million residents throughout a 1,200 square mile district of St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County.

The most notable recent trail improvement was the opening of two new pedestrian bridges in St. Charles County in April 2018. The bridges are part of the recent expansion of the Centennial Greenway, which provides a new connection to parks, schools, businesses and neighborhoods for thousands of residents on both sides of these busy highways.

The project extends the existing 2.2-mile Centennial Greenway north, crossing both highways 364 and 94 via two pedestrian bridges where it connects to Old Highway 94 near Muegge Road.

In addition to the paved trail and bridges, the greenway also has a scenic overlook landscaped with native plants and seating for people to stop and rest. This section of the Centennial Greenway extends from the Katy Trail to the St. Charles County Heritage Museum. The new bridges spur off the greenway near the Heritage Museum. For more details: https://greatriversgreenway.org/greenway/centennial-greenway-katytrail-heritage-museum/

AUGUST A. BUSCH MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA

The nearly 7,000-acre August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area serves as the St. Louis regional Missouri Department of Conservation office and includes a visitor center. Fishing and hunting licenses are available here for use in roughly 30 lakes and ponds. Boat rentals are a big draw. Other outdoors attractions include hiking, picnicking, birdwatching areas, a shooting range, an archery range and prairie restoration spots.

KATY TRAIL STATE PARK

Another popular spot is the Katy Trail, a 240-mile recreation rail trail that runs from Machens – a former town in St. Charles County – to Clinton, about 75 miles southeast of Kansas City. Here, outdoor enthusiasts can bike, run or hike along river bluffs and wooded areas.

CITY AND COUNTY PARKS AND GREENWAYS

One of the most popular natural areas in St. Charles County is the Dardenne Greenway, which winds along Dardenne Creek and links hundreds of acres of parks and many neighborhoods. The greenway has a paved trail that provides access to athletic fields, a dog park, St. Charles Community College and many other areas. The south end of the Greenway is at Legacy Park in Cottleville and the north end is near Mexico Road in St. Peters.

There are many trails to check out within the St. Charles County Parks System, including Lost Valley Trail in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area, located near Chesterfield. It features a Little Femme Osage Creek and a crystal-clear spring, and visitors often cross paths with deer and turkeys. Other trails not to be missed include Matson Hill Park Trail in Defiance and Augusta’s Klondike Park Trial, which features bluffs and a gorgeous lake.

Multi-use trails in St. Charles County that permit horseback riding as well as hiking and biking are open at Broemmelsiek Park and Indian Camp Creek Park. The City of St. Charles offers trails of various lengths and surfaces in 11 parks, in addition to the paved 5.45-mile hike and bike Boschert Greenway (https://greatriversgreenway.org/greenway/boschertgreenway/).

Also, there are three existing segments of the Centennial Greenway: ◆ The easternmost section, Centennial Greenway: Forest Park to Washington University to Vernon, is one 1.5 miles, paved. ◆ Further west, Centennial Greenway: Shaw Park to Olive travels along I-170, linking four communities; Clayton, Ladue, University City and Olivette. The intersection where the greenway crosses Delmar can be very confusing for trail users to navigate, but organizers are working to improve it. ◆ In St. Charles County, Centennial Greenway: Katy Trail to Heritage Museum is a 2.3-mile segment (paved) that provides a vital link between the Katy Trail and St. Charles Heritage Museum Park to the west. It also connects to St. Louis County’s 4.5-mile paved Creve Coeur Connector trail extending from Creve Coeur Park.

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Shop & Dine

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ajor, well-known retailers and restaurants coexist with independent establishments in St. Charles County, providing many different opportunities as you shop and dine in the area.

Here is a look at the major shopping, dining and entertainment locations in the county:

MID RIVERS MALL

You can fill up an entire shopping day with a trip to Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters, which includes more than 140 specialty stores including Bath & Body Works, Charlotte Russe, The Children’s Place, Express, Francesca’s, LOFT, New York & Company Outlet, a 14-screen Marcus Theatre, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Best Buy. The mall, which is located along Interstate 70, recently made significant upgrades both inside and outside of the property. They added fashion retailer H&M, Snow Factory featuring Thai pan-fry ice cream rolls, and a “Pop-Up Shop” which provides opportunities for local boutiques to try their business in a mall setting one week at a time.

SHOPPES AT MID RIVERS

The new shopping center is the largest of its kind built in the county since 2008 and includes many popular shops, including Ulta Beauty, Home Goods, Burlington and Academy Sports + Outdoor.

Also in St. Peters, take a look at Beer Sauce Shop for the hard-to-buy for guy on your list. It includes a large selection of craft beer, BBQ sauces, rubs and grilling accessories.

THE MEADOWS

The Meadows, a mixed-use development in Lake Saint Louis, is one St. Charles County’s newer shopping destinations and home to more than 30 shops and restaurants. The Meadows aims to blend national retailers with culturally distinctive merchandise in a welcoming, family and community-focused environment. This open-air plaza includes a farmers’ market, summer music and movie series, street performances and concerts.

HISTORIC MAIN STREET ST. CHARLES

For a unique shopping trip, head to St. Charles’ 14-block Main Street in one of Missouri’s largest historic districts. The brick street leads to more than 75 unique shops and 25 restaurants and pubs.

STREETS OF ST. CHARLES

The Streets of St. Charles is slated to be a distinctive 1 million-squarefoot mixed-use community with retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality, residential and offices components in a town square environment.

The development is anchored by two hotels – the Drury Plaza Hotel, which opened in fall 2017, and Tru by Hilton, which will be ready by June 2018 – and AMC Theatres.

One of the main spots to grab a bite here is Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill.

It offers wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines.

Firebirds touts top-notch service paired with upscale dining at a modest price. For Mexican fare, plan a stop at recently opened Mission Taco Joint. Also, look for First Watch – A Daytime Café.

Other key tenants include Bar Louie, PF Chang’s, Pieology, Wasabi Sushi Bar, U-Swirl/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Orangetheory Fitness.

In addition, there are several distinctive shops in the development, including Olivinos, a purveyor of specialty olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and wine; Cherry Blow Dry Bar, a salon providing glam styling services at affordable prices; and MOD and Brulee Boutique, which carry women’s clothing.

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Construction for the next phase of Streets of St. Charles will open in 2019 and add 20,000 square feet of prime retail space and 40,000 square feet of office space. Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice, featuring frozen cocktails, will be the first business to open in the new addition.

HISTORIC FRENCHTOWN DISTRICT

The Historic Frenchtown District is a haven for antique lovers, with a half-dozen unique stores dotting the beautiful landscape of this neighborhood. Shoppers can find authentic furniture, glassware, linens and antiques in a variety of styles. There’s also an eclectic mix of other shops, including bridal boutiques, salons, florists and photographers.

Recently, a group led by the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce began spearheading an effort to bring new life to this district.

DINING HIGHLIGHTS

New restaurants open continually in St. Charles County, while traditional establishments continue to draw in loyal customers.

The Shack in O’Fallon is an example of a new, fun concept for a restaurant. It features a lively décor, witty sayings and illustrations throughout the building and humorous names for some of the dishes.

Local favorite Syberg’s, serving some of the region’s best wings, pizza, shark bites and drinks, opened their seventh location in the region in St. Peters.

Llywelyns Pub’s staff is dedicated to providing a warm and inviting gathering place for the community while serving up a Celtic-inspired menu that includes Irish and Scottish selections. The St. Charles location is in the old National Bank building, and the pub pays homage by offering seating in the old vault. In addition, there’s a large patio overlooking the Missouri River. Llywelyns recently opened a location in St Peters as well.

Also in St. Peters is Shamrocks Pub & Grill, which provides “American Food with an Irish Attitude.”

The New Town community in St. Charles is home to Pangea, a new restaurant run by chef-owner Jessie Gilroy, who is gaining notice in the St. Louis dining community.

If environmental sustainability is important to you, you’ll feel good about supporting Prasino, an eco-friendly restaurant that was named one of the area’s top 10 most-booked restaurants by St. Louis Business Journal. This dining establishment serves hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, sustainable seafood and organic produce and eggs with a farm-totable philosophy.

Finally, there’s nothing like homemade donuts, especially at a familyowned shop like Old Town Donuts in Cottleville or Donut King in St. Charles.

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Sample Regional Spirits

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rewers and winemakers in St. Charles County have become a must-taste and see destination for local residents and visitors from around the country.

Much of the local winemaking activity is focused in Augusta and Defiance, including establishments that provide scenic views from bluffs that overlook the river. Visiting multiple wineries could be part of a day trip, as Augusta is also near many nearby scenic locations, such as the Katy Trail, Daniel Boone Home and the Lewis & Clark Trail.

The wineries include: Quarry Wine Garden in New Melle is a new winery that provides tastes of Missouri and California wines. It serves lunch and dinner and often hosts musical performers on the weekends.

Defiance Ridge Vineyards is at the beginning of the Missouri Wine Country corridor near Highway 94. The 42-acre property includes a vineyard, lake and lush garden landscape as well as breathtaking views of the Missouri River Valley.

Mount Pleasant Estates, an Augusta winery, grows its grapes locally and is the largest purveyor of Augusta Appellation wine. Guests can enjoy a meal at the Appellation Café with a

view that overlooks the Missouri River Valley.

Balducci Vineyards is led by the Balducci family, which has roots in California winemaking and opened in 1987 in Augusta.

The award-winning establishment hosts entertainment on weekends and is the site for many special events.

The number of microbreweries across the country has exploded and St. Charles County is no different. Here’s a look at several of them: Third Wheel Brewing, the first local brewery in St. Peters, delivers an inviting culture of beer, food and friends. Housed in a 10,000-square-foot facility, the brewery and tasting room provide a wide-open space anchored with a large U-shaped bar and plenty of taps.

Trailhead Brewing Company, a full-service brewery in St. Charles, offers a full menu of food designed to complement the beer, but you don’t have to be a beer lover to enjoy a night at Trailhead.

Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade, a small brewery in St. Charles that brews many different styles of beer, is open to 21 and older clientele. It also has more than 40 arcade and pinball games inside the taproom.

Exit 6 Pub and Brewery takes its craft beers

seriously. The Cottleville establishment offers 70 craft beers, 23 beers on tap and five made on premises, but no “macro” beers. No food is available, but you can bring it in or order in.

Good News Brewing Company is the classic story of homebrewers realizing their dreams. Good News in O’Fallon offers a small but delicious beer menu, but is becoming more known for its wood-fired pizzas.

Missouri Beer Company is a production brewery and tap room located at the site of the original O’Fallon Brewing Company.

Friendship Brewing Company offers at least 25 rotating taps made up of both house beers as well as local, regional, national and international guest taps. It has become a staple of Wentzville.

The William K Busch Brewing Company recently unveiled plans for a new brewery and distillery in St. Charles County. Billy Busch whose ancestral legacy includes founders of Anheuser-Busch Brewery, is president & CEO. Construction is expected to be complete in 2020.

Local distilleries have also established themselves in the county, including St. Louis Distillery (known for Cardinal Sin Vodka) in St. Charles and Distillery of Defiance, famous for its Judgment Tree Vodka.

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Festivals: Celebrate with Us

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estivals in the St. Charles County area are an eclectic mix of the traditional, historic and delightfully offbeat. From Oktoberfest and Riverfest to St. Louis Renaissance Fair and the growing Legends & Lanterns Halloween fest, there’s no shortage of entertainment throughout the year.

ST. CHARLES RIVERFEST

You know it’s summer when St. Charles Riverfest rolls around. The festival, which takes place around the Independence Day holiday, is highlighted by a July 4 parade. It also includes food, beverage and product vendor booths, fireworks and live music at night.

FESTIVAL OF THE LITTLE HILLS

Crafts, specialty food and entertainment fill historic Main Street and Frontier Park in St. Charles for three days every August during the Festival of the Little Hills, also known as Fête des Petites Côtes. Hundreds of crafters and free shuttles are on hand for this popular event. The Festival of the Little Hills Scholarship Foundation awards multiple $1,000 scholarships annually.

ST. LOUIS RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Jousting knights, interactive characters and comedy, music and magic performances are some of the highlights of the St. Louis Renaissance Faire, a longstanding event that brings the adventure, excitement and spirit of the renaissance to life. Set in a wooded, 16th-century French village called Petit Lyon, the festival also includes village shops with crafts and artisan demonstrations. For kids, there’s also a petting zoo, games and free activities, while adults can enjoy beer and wine at three pubs.

DANIEL BOONE HOMEBREW FESTIVAL

The historic Daniel Boone Home at Lindenwood Park in Defiance is the venue for a celebration of local brewers. Guests 21 years and older are invited to enjoy beer samples, live music and food for purchase.

CELEBRATE ST. PETERS

Each September, Celebrate St. Peters features a variety of activities, including bands, carnival rides, games, craft booths, free kids’ activities, fireworks and vendors. The event includes a race around the lake at 370 Lakeside Park, as well as a fun run/walk.

OKTOBERFEST

St. Charles Oktoberfest takes place during the traditional September time period in beautiful Frontier Park off Riverside Drive, sandwiched

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between the Missouri River and the downtown. Visitors can view or participate in a parade, brat-eating contest, charity walk, wiener dog race, fun run and vintage car show. Bands from Germany as well as local musicians provide entertainment.

LEGENDS & LANTERNS: A “SPIRITED” JOURNEY THROUGH HALLOWEEN HISTORY

During the three weekends preceding Halloween, historic Main Street in downtown St. Charles is taken over by “playful paranormal poltergeists from parts unknown,” according to festival organizers. Witches and ghouls will offer tricks more than treats, however, and are out for fun during this fast-growing festival that turns St. Charles into a ghost town.

The festival provides the vintage charm from Halloweens past, from the early 1900s, to the historical customs of the Druids and Victorians, to the ethereal depictions of American ghost stories and Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The festival features scarecrows, hayrides through history and ghostly guests on historic Main Street.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET/PARADE OF BOATS

This annual boat parade and blessing in Portage des Sioux draws many spectators as the “Upper Pool” and “Lower Pool” parades wind along and eventually merge, culminating at the Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine.

Many boats are decorated as teams compete for prizes based on the year’s theme.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

You can experience the holiday traditions of yesteryear during the annual St. Charles festival, where Victorian carolers sing Christmas favorites and classic characters from holiday legends around the world visit. Festivities take place from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.

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Local Attractions

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he arts, sports and nightlife all come together to keep St. Charles County residents and visitors entertained all year round.

ARTS

Several organizations and museums keep a strong arts tradition alive in St. Charles County.

The Foundry Art Centre’s goal is to connect people with the arts through exhibitions, studio artists, performances and education. It hosts free performances, concerts, adult and children’s programs, summer camps and even a monthly book club in St. Charles. In addition, the center has a monthly “living art” series that offers free art-making events, led by local artists, to highlight the importance of art to personal well-being.

Missouri Artists on Main art gallery is located in the beautiful California House – a former stage coach stop – in St. Charles. At MAOM, there’s a variety of mediums and styles ranging from contemporary to traditional. The gallery features the work of more than Missouri 40 artists, plus classes to boot. In addition, the gallery hosts wine and cheese receptions with talks given by artists.

The J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University includes two theaters and an art gallery. The facility, which is used by performing arts and communications students, features classrooms, a costume shop, dance studios and faculty offices. The center also is home to national touring shows.

The driving force behind public awareness of area arts activities is the St. Charles County Arts Council. The council sponsors meetings, exhibits, workshops, cooperative displays and art shows.

St. Peters’ Cultural Arts Centre at City Hall welcomes artists and musicians of all ages and skill levels. The facility houses a performing arts theater, thematic art shows, exhibits, rentable gallery space, art and fencing classes, a music and voice lab, summer art camps, dance troops and a Saturday Writers Group. Gallery space artwork rotates every two months.

The Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the campus of St. Charles Community College includes the Center Stage Theatre and Young People’s Theatre productions.

For live shows other than theater, The Family Arena in St. Charles assembles a diverse schedule of sporting events and concerts.

Performers include renowned names in rock, heavy metal, country and oldies.

NIGHTLIFE

On Main Street in St. Charles there are more than 25 restaurants to choose from, ranging from BBQ to fondue to more formal dining.

One of the top restaurants is Bella Vino Wine Bar and Tapas. Llywelyn’s Pub, which is located in a renovated historic bank, offers Celtic food, music and shuffleboard while Tony’s on Main Street includes everything from ribeyes to garlic shrimp to grilled chicken clubs.

The Old Mill Stream Inn Restaurant and Beer Garden often features live music and Hendricks is known for its award-winning barbecue in the restored waterworks building.

The region’s newest shopping and dining destination is Streets of St. Charles, which has a movie theater, with hotels on the way. Some of the hotspots to grab some nosh or dessert at are Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill, Tucanos Brazilian Grill, Bar Louie, PF Chang’s, Prasino, Pieology, Wasabi Sushi Bar and U-Swirl/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Mission Taco Joint has great margaritas and an excellent atmosphere, and don’t miss the street corn!

For those feeling lucky, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles has slot and video machines and live game tables in its 24-hour facility. Try your hand at blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and much more. There are several excellent restaurants within the casino as well, including: ◆ Asia ◆ Amerisports Bar and Grill ◆ Bugatti’s Steak and Pasta ◆ Fifth Street Deli ◆ Falcon Diner ◆ King Cat Club ◆ Landmark Buffet ◆ Star Club

SPECTATOR SPORTS

The professional sports scene is dominated by the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues; however, sports fans can also catch St. Louis Ambush

indoor soccer and St. Louis Stampede arena football (beginning in 2019) at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

For minor league baseball, check out the River City Rascals baseball team, based in O’Fallon. The Rascals are a member of the West Division of the Frontier League and play home games at CarShield Field.

You can also take in a game or match at Lindenwood University, which has more than 55 athletic programs and over 1,750 studentathletes.

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St. Louis Attractions

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ith St. Louis just a short drive away, St. Charles residents have a wealth of entertainment, cultural, and sports offerings at their fingertips. That’s the beauty of where we are situated – when you need to get away, our proximity to the city makes it easy to escape for some urban excitement.

FAMILY FUN Gateway Arch National Park www.gatewayarch.com Take the 630-foot ride to the top of the world-famous Gateway Arch – a local landmark built to memorialize the nation’s westward expansion. Recently, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, along with other public and private funders, celebrated the completion of a $380 million renovation and expansion of the museum and Arch grounds. Visitors enter the museum through a beautiful new entrance below the Arch. The improved facility and grounds also provide greater accessibility allowing all to enjoy the tallest monument in the United States.

Saint Louis Zoo www.stlzoo.org Recently voted America’s Top Free Attraction and, for the second year in a row, Best Zoo, the Saint Louis Zoo is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to animals. There are more than 17,000 animals to see – many of them rare and endangered. There is plenty to do and see at the zoo with more than 90 acres of exhibits, attractions, shopping and dining. The recent additions of Sea Lion Sound, McDonnell Polar Bear Point, and Centene Grizzly Ridge make the zoo more popular than ever. Visitors can also take guided tours with interactive displays, ride on the Emerson Zooline Railroad, or enjoy the children’s petting zoo.

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Grant’s Farm www.GrantsFarm.com Grant’s Farm is the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family, named for Ulysses S. Grant who originally worked a portion of the land.

The farm is a refuge for more than 900 animals, representing more than 100 different species.

Encounter animals through personal feeding experiences at Grant’s Farm. Visit the majestic Budweiser Clydesdales and take carousel rides.

Shop for collectibles and souvenirs, catch a show or ride a pony or camel before eating onsite. Open mid-April through October, admission is free and many attraction fees are minimal.

The Magic House www.magichouse.org The Magic House features hundreds of interactive exhibits designed to pique curiosity, spark imagination and foster a lifelong love of learning. Aligned with national and state academic standards, the museum’s exhibits engage children in a variety of handson educational experiences and promote important 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.

Missouri Botanical Garden & Butterfly House www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation’s oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis. Today, 153 years after opening, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural display. Numerous events are held here each year.

Located in Faust Park, The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is an 8,000-square-foot glass

conservatory lushly planted with nearly 100 species of exotic flowering tropical plants and more than 60 species of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in free flight. Watch a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis or interact with them in the Butterfly Garden. Take a class, shop or plan a private party on the Emerson Lakeside Terrace.

City Museum www.citymuseum.org Housed in the 600,000-square-foot former International Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects.

Founder and internationally acclaimed artist Bob Cassilly and his crew of 20 artisans have constructed the museum from the very stuff of the city; and, as a result, it has urban roots deeper than any other institutions’. Reaching no farther than municipal borders for its reclaimed building materials, City Museum boasts features such as old chimneys, salvaged bridges, construction cranes, miles of tile, and even two abandoned planes!

Six Flags www.sixflags.com/stlouis Six Flags St. Louis and Hurricane Harbor water park combine two great parks in one great place for the perfect family getaway.

With nine heart-pounding roller coasters, they feature over 22,700 feet of roller coaster track.

Hurricane Harbor offers multiple water slide complexes and an interactive kid’s area, lazy river and wave pool – all included with your theme park admission. Group discounts are available for youth groups, company outings and family reunions.

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St. Louis Union Station www.stlouisunionstation.com St. Louis Union Station combines historic elegance with modern and stunning detail.

Union Station is and will be a future top tier family friendly destination boasting a one of a kind aquarium (under construction), a 200-foot Ferris wheel (coming soon) and many other unforgettable family attractions.

Recent additions include a multi-million dollar breathtaking fire, water and light show, a 3D light show in the Grand Hall lobby of the hotel and The Polar Express Train Ride – a favorite during the holidays!

CULTURE St. Louis Art Museum www.slam.org Founded in 1879, the St. Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, visited by a half million people annually. The Art Museum collects, presents, interprets, and conserves artwork; educates and elevates the human spirit; and preserves a legacy of artistic achievement. Admission is free.

Missouri History Museum www.mohistory.org The Missouri History Museum is a nationally accredited institution focusing on local and regional history. Located in Forest Park, the building is home to a variety of exhibits, programs, and events for visitors of all ages and interests. Admission is free.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS Professional sports teams in St. Louis give fans plenty to cheer about. The St. Louis Cardinals are 11-time World Series winners and perennial postseason contenders, making them one of the most successful franchises in Major League Baseball history.

Since entering the National Hockey League as expansion team in 1967, the St. Louis Blues have employed some of the greatest players in ice hockey history. Home games are played at the recently renovated Enterprise Center.

NEIGHBORHOODS Just short drives away are many nifty neighborhoods. Famous for its authentic Italian dining is the charming community known as The Hill (www.thehillstl.com). Delmar Loop

is an entertainment and shopping district packed with bars, eclectic restaurants, live music venues, vintage clothing boutiques and a Hollywood-inspired walk of fame featuring St. Louis celebrities (www.visittheloop.com).

The Loop features the Loop Trolley (www. looptrolley.com), a 2.2-mile fixed-route electric trolley connecting one of America’s Great Streets to the world-renowned Forest Park.

As “the best urban eclectic,” Central West End (www.cwescene.com) aficionados say it holds the area’s finest restaurants, bistros, bars, pubs, shopping and entertainment. Others head to The Grove (www.thegrovestl.com), another vibrant and diverse business and entertainment district.

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CHAMBER BUSINESS SHOWCASE LISTINGS ACCOUNTANTS

AIR DUCT & VENT CLEANING Ductz of West St. Louis Steve Whelehon 12162 Lackland Rd. St. Louis, MO 63146 (314) 631-6700 steve.whelehon@ductz.com www.ductz.com

Botz, Deal & Co. CPA’s & Advisors Dale Brown Two Westbury Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 946-2800 www.botzdeal.com Botz, Deal & Company, P.C., opened in 1969. “Certified Public Accountants” We have approximately 35 employees.

Our firm provides a complete range of auditing, accounting, tax planning, compliance & consulting services.

James T. O’Brien, CPA James O’Brien 2264 Bluestone Dr. St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 757-3555

APARTMENTS The Waterways Apartments of Lake St. Louis Barb Flores 100 Big River Dr. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367-2158 (636) 561-8013 www.waterwaysapartments.com

AQUATIC THERAPY ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness Jeff Campbell 2085 Bluestone Dr., Ste. 202 St. Charles, MO 63303-6726 (636) 896-0999 www.showmeaquatics.org

ARTS & CULTURE Mueller Prost John Oeltjen 2460 Executive Dr. St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 441-5800 www.muellerprost.com Our team of certified public accountants and consultants provide comprehensive professional tax, audit, accounting and consulting services to clients nationwide from our three offices located in Missouri and California.

Wamhoff Accounting Services Sandra M. Furuya 1520 S. 5th St., Ste. 300 St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 573-1212 sfuruya@wamhoff.com www.wamhoffaccounting.com

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Tracy’s Painted Things Tracy Sass 4135 Old Hwy. 94 S. St. Charles, MO 63304 (636) 706-9354 tracyspaintedthings@yahoo.com www.onestrokepaintedthings.com

AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE

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BANKING

BANQUET CENTERS

1st Advantage Bank Greg Smith 240 Salt Lick Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376-1146 (636) 970-0440 www.1stadvantagebank.com Citizens National Bank — St. Charles Mark Delcourt 2145 Bluestone Dr. St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 724-2026 www.cnbstl.com Citizens National Bank — St. Peters Mark Strick 671 Salt Lick Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 240-8302 http://cnbstl.com First State Bank of St. Charles Jackie Geno, Branch Manager 206 N. 5th St. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 940-5555 bank@fsbfinancial.com www.fsbfinancial.com First State Bank of St. Charles Janet Sears, Branch Manager 1501 Old Hwy. 94 S. St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 940-5543 bank@fsbfinancial.com www.fsbfinancial.com

New Frontier Bank Kevin Heneghan 1771 Zumbehl Rd. St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 940-8740 x102 kheneghan@newfb.com www.newfb.com We offer a full range of services, including competitive loan rates, 24/7 access to accounts on the internet & by phone and no-fee transactions at thousands of ATMs nationwide. 2nd Branch: 3773 Elm Street in St. Charles

Grand Opera House Banquet Center Greg Upchurch 311 N. Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301 (314) 406-3783 www.ohbanquets.com Come experience the beauty of this classic venue, with historic architecture and a view of the Missouri River. Return to Main Street Saint Charles, where your memories will last forever.

BOUTIQUES April’s on Main April Feldwerth 222 N. Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 395-7605 www.aprilsonmain.com Complete home décor, artwork, furniture, lighting and rugs. Jewelry, kids clothing, home accessories, candles, soaps and lotion, seasonal decorations, wine and garden items, we have something for everyone, if you need a gift or home furnishings

CANDY & CONFECTIONERY RETAIL Sugar Cubed Samantha Ellison 917 S. Main St. St Charles, MO 63301 (636) 395-7365 www.sugarcubedcandy.com

HI-TECH Automotive, LLC Tim Helmick 150 Boone Hills Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376-2431 (636) 928-6050 www.hitechautomotivemo.com HI-TECH Automotive is a full-service, family-owned and operated automotive repair facility located in St. Peters. Our focus is on YOU! Honesty and Integrity is priority 1 so you can Trust us to properly service & repair your vehicle to keep you safe.

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CHURCHES

Church Of The Shepherd Jon Spalding 1601 Woodstone Dr. St. Charles, MO 63304 (636) 441-2434 www.churchoftheshepherd.com

COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES

DENTISTS

DR.ANDREW J.

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COMPUTER CABLE & WIRE INSTALLATION TSI Global Companies, LLC Todd Fromm 700 Fountain Lakes Blvd.

St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 425-1354 tfromm@tsi-global.com www.tsi-global.com

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE Computer PRO Unltd.

Sharon Wheeler 1475 Fairgrounds Rd., Ste. 118 St. Charles, MO 63301-1033 (636) 442-2776 https://www.cprou.com

Andrew J. Susuki, DMD Andrew Susuki 451 First Executive Ave. St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 441-5066 http://andrewjsusukidmd.com Come experience dentistry in our clean, modern and caring facility. Dr. Andrew J. Susuki and his team are always striving to make dentistry more pleasant.

DEPARTMENT STORES Wal-Mart (St. Peters) Travis Walter 1661 Jungermann Rd. St. Peters, MO 63304 (636) 447-4450 www.walmart.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Global Products, Inc. LaDonna Baber 21 Cherokee Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376-3927 (314) 218-2332 www.gpii.com Our experienced staff can convert your logo to a high-quality embroidered design to embellish ballcaps, apparel or bags.

Contact us for all of your promotional needs. Our large manufacturing facility can handle orders of all shapes and sizes.

ENGINEERING GBA Michael Erdtmann 225 S. Main St., Ste. 200 O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 385-5657 merdtmann@gbateam.com www.gbateam.com

ENTERTAINMENT

T & R Electric, Inc. Anne Fuszner 1720 Scherer Pkwy.

St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 946-1022 tandrelectric@sbcglobal.net

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING/ CONTRACTORS Central County Fire & Rescue Steven Brown 1220 Cave Springs Blvd.

St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 970-9700 http://centralcountyfire.org

FLOOR COVERINGS Advance Carpet One Sue Ann Burke 921 Hwy. K O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 922-1005 www.advancecarpetone.com When you want great flooring & namebrand materials, we have exactly what you need. From sophisticated hardwood flooring to polished ceramic tile, we offer a variety of flooring options. Since 1963, a proud member of the community.

Max Out @ Cave Springs Lanes Dan Schmitt 4055 Mexico Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 441-1774 http://cavespringslanes.com

Basye’s Flooring, Inc. Randy Basye 4091 N. St. Peters Pkwy.

St. Charles, MO 63304 (636) 939-3666 www.saintcharles.abbeycarpet.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS & SERVICES

FUNERAL HOMES & DIRECTORS

BoardPaq Randy Schilling 112 S. Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 219-9930 www.boardpaq.com

ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS

FINANCIAL SERVICES Hollander & Associates Melissa Hollander 36 Four Season Shopping Center, #152 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 380-3060 www.handadmm.com

DCS Holdings Group, LLC — ACHeck21 Sam Ackley 926 Hemsath Rd., Ste. 104 A St. Charles, MO 63303 (866) 632-5415 http://acheck21.com

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & LAND DEVELOPMENT

Duke Realty Corporation Matt Hrubes 168 N. Meramec Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 514-6700 www.dukerealty.com Duke Realty builds first-class industrial space. Premier 370, a master-planned park in St. Peters has 145 acres of ready warehouse space for lease & land for sale.

EMBROIDERY

St. Charles Financial Services, LLC/ Webb Insurance Agency Michael Webb 571 Jefferson St. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 946-0001 x22 michaelwebb@scfsllc.com http://webbinsurance.com http://scfsllc.com In depth knowledge on how property/casualty insurance works with life insurance and the ability to put together a solid foundation for your family’s financial stability.

Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services Bob Lonning 2115 Pkwy. Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376-6476 (636) 498-5300 www.alternativefuneralcremation.com We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

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Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions 837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 875-1200 www.newcomerstlouis.com

HOSPITALS

Paul Funeral Homes, Inc. Nancy Paul 240 N. Kingshighway St. Charles, MO 63301-1669 (636) 724-0283 www.paulfuneral.com

GOVERNMENT City of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith 200 N. Second St. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 949-3268 www.stcharlescitymo.gov

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Kristin Williams 10 Hospital Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376-1659 (636) 916-9796 www.bjcstcharlescounty.org For more than 35 years, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hospital has provided accessible, world-class health care to St. Charles, Warren, and Lincoln counties.

INSURANCE

American Family Insurance — Rob Hamann Agency, Inc. Rob Hamann 111 Olympic Way Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 928-4565 rhamann@amfam.com www.robhamannagency.com Taking care of business means taking care of you. That’s why I’ll work hard to assist you in selecting the appropriate insurance coverage that meets your unique needs

Schneider True Value Jerry Schneider 9 Main St. St. Peters, MO 63376-3996 (636) 278-4461 www.truevalue.com/schneiders

The Landing Of O’Fallon — Assisted Living & Memory Care Debbie Nizborski 1000 Landing Cir. St. Charles, MO 63304 (636) 669-0780 www.thelandingofofallon.com

HOME HEALTH SERVICES Visiting Angels of Greater St. Charles Debra Bass 221 Spencer Rd., Ste. K St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 244-3777 deb@visiting-angels.com www.visiting-angels.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Blind Ambition Pam Sikes 3329-1 Domain St. St. Charles, MO 63001 (636) 579-4065 www.blindambitionstl.com

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Sherwin-Williams #8471 Alexander Rael 5721 Suemandy Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376-4319 (636) 279-1010 sw8471@sherwin.com www.sherwin-williams.com *Sherwin-Williams Paint Store of St. Peters, MO has exceptional quality paint, paint supplies, wallpaper, and stains to bring your ideas to life. Painting Questions? Ask Sherwin-Williams.*

PHYSICIANS

HARDWARE — RETAIL

HEALTH & WELLNESS

PAINT RETAIL

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital — St. Charles 300 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301-2893 (636) 947-5000 www.ssmstjoseph.com SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital — St. Charles has been serving the health care needs of its community for more than 130 years. It’s been designated

by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Level II Trauma Center.

INDUSTRIES/ MANUFACTURERS Kdar Company Dax Nieders 3671 New Town Blvd St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 493-9920 www.hotmaxtorches.com Welding & Metal Working supplies, abrasives, tools, hundreds of cable ties and hose clamps, pressure washer accessories, and air fittings for industrial, commercial, and residential use. The savings are worth the drive.

American Family Insurance — Rob Hamann Agency, Inc. Rob Hamann 2211 Droste Rd. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 946-6552 rhamann@amfam.com www.robhamannagency.com Taking care of business means taking care of you. That’s why I’ll work hard to assist you in selecting the appropriate insurance coverage that meets your unique needs

INTERIOR DECORATORS & DESIGNERS Decorating Den Interiors Heidi Sowatsky (636) 244-1623 heidi@swatdesignteam.com www.swatdesignteam.com

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Renaissance Plastic Surgery Sarah Botts 145 St. Peters Centre Blvd.

St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 896-0600 www.rpsplasticsurgery.com At Renaissance Plastic Surgery, our goal is to provide attractive, natural-looking results that improve your self-confidence and overall appearance, using the newest technologies for facial rejuvenation and the latest surgical procedures.

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS Drain Masters Plumbing and Water Restoration Martin Parrella 5761 Westwood Dr. Weldon Spring, MO 63304 (636) 936-0033 rr.drainmasters@rrsc.com www.drainmastersplumbing.com Residential & Commercial Services • Drain Cleaning • Sewer Services • Water Line Repair • Water Clean Up • Disinfecting • Odor Control • Camera Inspections • 24/7 Emergency Service • Licensed Experts • Regular Maintenance • Trusted for Over 30 Years

El-Mel, Inc. Larry Stellhorn 2139 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301-5803 (636) 946-9049

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POWER WASHING Adams Power Shower Herb Adams 1548 Boone’s Lick Rd. St. Charles, MO 63301 (314) 220-9274 http://adamspowershower.com Over 28 years experience. Experts in high-pressure cleaning, siding, patios and driveways. We are licensed and insured.

RESTAURANTS

RETIREMENT & LIFE CARE COMMUNITIES & HOMES Fairwinds River’s Edge Jeanine McKeithen 600 Rivers Edge Dr. St. Charles, MO 63303-3988 (636) 754-0100 www.fairwindsriversedge.com Fairwinds is a luxurious, active, independent senior living community offering lots of services and amenities, including onsite home health care allowing our residents to best age in place. Please call today for a complimentary tour and lunch!

The Landing of O’Fallon — Assisted Living & Memory Care Debbie Nizborski 1000 Landing Cir. St. Charles, MO 63304 (636) 669-0780 www.thelandingofofallon.com

Fratelli’s Ristorante Joe & Tom Alagna 2061 Zumbehl Rd. St. Charles, MO 63303-2723 (636) 949-9005 fratellisristorante@msn.com www.fratellisristorante.com Serving delicious, freshly made Italian food in a friendly, casual setting for over 35 years, Fratelli’s is proud to share our family recipes with you.

Pio’s Restaurant 403 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 724-5919 www.piosrestaurant.com Private rooms available for 20-120 people. Family-owned and operated for 64 years. Famous for our Pizza, hand cut steaks, Prime Rib, Fried Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, and much more.

SCHOOLS — PRE-K TO 12

TAX RETURN PREPARATION Wamhoff Accounting Services Sandra M. Furuya 1520 S. 5th St., Ste. 300 St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 573-1212 sfuruya@wamhoff.com www.wamhoffaccounting.com

Orchard Farm R-V School District Tom Muzzey 3489 Boschertown Rd. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 925-5400 www.ofsd.k12.mo.us Orchard Farm School District serves approximately 2,000 K-12 students in Northeastern St. Charles County.

Enthusiastic teachers and engaging curriculum combined with supportive parents and ready-to-learn students make Orchard Farm a great place.

SIGNS FASTSIGNS — St. Peters Russ Mason 4101 Mexico Rd., Ste. C St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 875-7337 http://fastsigns.com/2090

STORAGE Fort Zumwalt School District Dr. Bernie DuBray 555 E. Terra Ln. O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 272-6620 media@fz.k12.mo.us www.fz.k12.mo.us The mission of the Fort Zumwalt School District is to assure that its students, regardless of ability or economic level, are provided an education in such a positive and safe learning environment that all reach their potential.

Ample Storage Scott Whiteside 941 Harmsted Ct. St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 946-5599 www.amplestorage.biz

URGENT CARE

Mercy Urgent Care Center William ‘Dub’ Downum 107 Piper Hill Dr., Ste 100 St. Peters, MO 63376-1651 (636) 447-4149 www.mercy.net Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Treating minor medical conditions.

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS & CENTER Little Patriots Embraced Carol Watanabe 325 N. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 105 Kirkwood, MO 63122 (314) 821-5800 http://littlepatriotsembraced.org

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