December 2006 - The Highlands Subdivision

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HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Board Representatives
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Ken Spencer
President
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Dick Jelen
Covenants &
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Craig George
Director
926-0657
Cheryl Lalumandier
Newsletter
441-0527
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Tom Sutterer
Website
447-2644
Vicky Gallagher
Finance
939-3656
Don Strauss
Director
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AREA DIRECTORS Julie Osvath
EDITOR Rebecca Hixon
CREATIVE DIRECTORS Christie Joyce
Robb Hotchkiss
Eli Thompson
Ken Spencer
Welcoming
244-0740
Darin Gittus
Landscaping
928-7890
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Erich Nickens
ACCOUNTING Glynn Hanes
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Police, St. Peters
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Sheriff, Weldon Spring
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Letter From the President - Election - October 11, 2006
It was very disappointing and frustrating that there were not enough residents interested in the October election to represent a
quorum and have a valid election for Directors of the Homeowners Association. It’s hard to believe that most of our residents are
so complacent that they are not concerned with what goes on in the subdivision. The recent vandalism has generated a lot of interest and concern, and the directors are very appreciative and recognize those who have helped in that situation. Once again, it must
be pointed out that it is the individual residents of the subdivision who are responsible for maintaining appearance and curb side
appeal of our area. It is understood and acknowledged that all residents are not able to volunteer and participate in all activities due
to health, job, family, time constraints, or other conditions.
A list of what individual volunteers of the Association try to provide for the residents includes:
1.Monitor and try to provide curb appeal in accordance with covenants, which you agree to abide by when a home is purchased in
the subdivision.
2.Try to get residents to keep trash containers from street view.
3.Deal with parking of prohibited vehicles, trailers, boats, etc.
4.Approve applications for new construction and monitor for unauthorized additions on premises.
5.Monitor for street maintenance needs, and when and where appropriate, provide for repairs.
6.Obtain bids and provide for Association common ground maintenance, which includes mowing an estimated four to five acres,
including entrances.
7.Shrubs and their trimming and maintenance at common ground landscaped sites.
8.Provide for a budget of income and expenses.
9.Provide for accounting of Association funds.
10. Assure that association bills are paid timely.
11. Street lights - Weldon Spring streets.
12. Sprinklers at common ground entrances.
13. Lights at entrances on monuments.
14. Obtain bids for contracts, maintenance, and repairs.
15. Assure water drainage at culverts and storm water sewers.
16. Cleaning of retention basin spillways and assuring drainage pipes are clear.
17. Providing newsletter for communications.
18. Keeping minutes of meeting activities.
19. Maintain subdivision website, www.thehighlandsneighborhood.com.
20. Welcome new neighbors.
21. Determine Association assessment dues annually.
22. Provide for liability and asset insurance for Association.
23. Obtain and assure meeting facilities.
24. Try to see that the operations of the Association are in accordance with covenants.
25. Maintain entrance monuments.
26. On occasion, only when considered absolutely necessary, obtain legal advice.
27. On occasion, deal with complaints from some of you. Your complaints should be heard, regardless of who you are or who the
directors are.
28. Deal with vandalism situations.
This is not an all-inclusive, formal listing of activities. It is just a listing of things that come to mind that resident volunteers deal
with for the Association to function. The more residents that participate in the Association the more reduced the work load for all,
allowing for things to be accomplished more timely. Some of us are growing tired and frustrated that other residents are not coming forward to share in the responsibilities and activities.
The directors will be considering the use of an outside management firm for managing the activities and operations of the Homeowners Association if interest and participation by residents continues to wane. Preliminary information obtained at this time
indicates that outside management will entail substantially more expense, which equates to a relatively substantial need for more
funds, thus a relative increase in annual Association dues. The finality of this decision by the directors lies with you, the residents.
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION AWARDED TO COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
At the meeting on October 11, 2006, the directors awarded certificates of appreciation to each of the committee chairman. Those
receiving certificates of appreciation for their voluntary efforts were: Dick Jelen, Chairman of Covenants & Restrictions; Vicky
Gallagher, Chairman Finance Committee/Treasurer; Cheryl Lalumandier, Chairman of Newsletter Committee; Darin Gittus,
Chairman of Landscaping Committee; Tom Sutterer, Chairman of Web Site; and, Greg Ransom Chairman of Weldon Spring
Streets.
These individuals have come forward and donated their time and efforts, and continue to do so, for the betterment of our subdivision and its residents. Some of them have had the support of committee members which share in the accomplishments. Cheryl
and Tom are each a committee of one. Without each of them and each active committee member, many things would not be
accomplished. It must be pointed out that most of these people have families, including kids and activities, have full-time employment, and yet find the time to contribute to our community.
The directors are very appreciative of these individuals and hope other residents will join them and offer their active support.
Thank you committees!
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HIGH SUBDIVISION MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 2006
Absent: Cheryl Lalumandier, Newsletter; Greg Ransom, Weldon Spring Streets.
Committee Reports:
Covenants & Restrictions: There have been fourteen construction approval applications of which one application was declined this calendar year. There have been twenty-four letters regarding restriction violations mailed during the same time period. A discussion followed
noting several homes have mold/dust accumulation on the siding that is unsightly; traffic congestion caused by parking on both sides
of street, especially at certain corner lots; campers on driveways and multiple vehicles in excess of restriction limitations. The committee
recommended that consideration be given to trash containers hidden by lattice work or other satisfactory means not be cited. However,
the containers should not be visible from the street or to the neighbors. It was recommended that applications by individual homeowners be made requesting approval of any plan or means to hide the container from sight. It is acknowledged that a two-car garage can
get pretty crowded. However, that is not an excuse for a trash container to be visible to the public.
Landscaping:
It was reported that the drainage culverts under both Blairbeth Drive and Glencorse Drive have been cleaned of the debris which accumulated from water drainage. It was also noted that the resident work crew, which seeded and strawed the common ground at Glencorse, saved the Association a few hundred dollars.
Finance/Treasure:
The treasurer reported that $300.00 in delinquent assessments was collected during the month of September, and there are two delinquencies in process of collection by City & Village. It was further reported that as of September 30th, $20, 716 remains in checking and
$215,876 is held in certificates of deposit. Total expenses for the month amounted to approximately $6,400. Expenses year to date
continue to be in line with budget numbers. It was pointed out however, that it will be necessary to go into reserves to fund the Weldon
Spring street repairs that are scheduled to begin in November. The total of those bids are in excess of $44,000.
Web Site:
It was reported that the treasurer will provide all financial reports for inclusion on the web site as soon as possible.
Weldon Spring Streets:
Weldon Spring street repairs are expected to begin in November, with the sealing of joints and cracks to follow.
Welcoming Committee:
The welcoming committee functions have been discontinued.
Old Business:
• Committee chairmen were reminded to turn in written policies and procedures.
• Directors Straus and Spencer attended Weldon Spring Alderman meeting to present repair costs for streets. The City agreed to provide
$20,325.00 in funds to be applied against the ingress and egress portion of streets which falls under an agreement with St. Peters.
Election:
Election was held, however, there were not enough individuals present and valid proxies to represent a quorum (39 valid votes needed).
Therefore, the election was invalid and a new election will be scheduled.
The directors approved payment of the following bills:
Harvester Enterprises, Inc.
$3,000.00
Kenneth P. Spencer - reimbursement frames 25.48
Chesterfield Valley Nursery, Inc.
1,690.32
Chesterfield Valley Nursery, Inc.
300.00
Chesterfield Valley Nursery, Inc.
300.00
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New Business:
• “Certificate of appreciation” awards were presented to each committee chairman expressing the directors’ appreciation for the work
of the committees.
• Spencer recapped the past year’s accomplishments and failures.
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All directors were present.
• Amendment of Covenants and Restrictions has been put on hold. It seems there is a lack of interest to provide manpower to
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Vandalism
Efforts are being made to obtain a commercial company or
individual experienced in removing paint from brick to do a
final clean-up. Hopefully, that will have been accomplished by
the time you receive and read this newsletter.
On October 12, 2006, a fire was set next to the entrance monument on the south side of Shetland Drive and the attached
sign was stolen. Some smoke residue has discolored a portion
of the monuments. Also, in this instance, both attached signs
were stolen from the monuments located at Wolfrum Road and
Rosemount Drive.
The directors would like to especially thank those who have
come forward contributing time and efforts. The following
individuals contributed to clean up efforts on October 27th:
Thursday night, October 26th or Friday morning of the 27th,
both monuments at Shetland Drive and Wolfrum Road were
spray painted with graffiti which covered much of the monument faces. The lights on the monuments were painted, as well
as traffic control signs. A group of individuals attempted to
clean paint from the monuments on Friday afternoon. Some of
the unsightly painting still remains. Efforts were made to cover
graffiti with some drop cloths until more efforts to remove the
paint were made.
After midnight of October 28th, the vandals removed the drop
cloths and piled them in the middle of Wolfrum Road, saturated them with an accelerant and set them on fire. The fire
department and sheriff ’s deputies responded. Another drop
cloth was placed on one of the monuments to screen a portion
of the graffiti from public view.
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By Amanda Linneman, Editorial Intern
There have been various acts of vandalism to Subdivision property since around the 10th of September. The first was a fire at
Wolfrum Road and Shetland Drive entrance at which time a
fire was started next to the entrance monument on the north
side of Shetland Drive. The cast aluminum sign attached to the
monument was damaged by the fire and some smoke discoloration occurred to the monument. At the time of this writing,
the sign is at the manufacturer for refurbishing. The St. Charles
County Sheriff ’s department generated a report in this instance.
Two days later, October 14, 2006, two fires were set at the Shetland Drive entrance, one next to a monument and one in the
middle of Wolfrum Road at the intersection. In both instances
the St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department was called to the
scene by the fire department. Both the Cottleville Fire Department and the Sheriff ’s Department generated reports and investigative actions are reported in process. Each of the fires on the
12th and 14th occurred between 3 and 4 AM.
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This has been receiving much attention, efforts and time from
the Association’s directors and many individuals. At this time it
seems that law enforcement authorities are also directing special
attention to our situation.
Jim Gallagher
Garry Blandford
Jeff Baehler
Robert Chapman
Scott & Dixie Connell
Pam & Harold Malone
Craig George
Scott Madsen, a resident on Greenburg has removed some of
the light fixtures mounted on the monuments in an attempt to
clean them. Thank you, Scott.
Mike Snyder who lives on Mt. Ellen Court called Ken Spencer
and offered power spray and assistance earlier in the morning.
His assistance was declined at the time, not knowing that a
group was going to make a clean-up effort in the afternoon. So
Mike, Ken apologizes for preventing you from participating as
he had left for the weekend. It was also reported that several
neighbors stopped and offered assistance. Thanks to everyone
who offered assistance.
Since the prior information was written, another act of vandalism has occurred at the same location. On Sunday morning,
November 5th, at approximately 4:00 AM, another drop cloth
was taken from a monument and burned in the middle of Wolfrum Road. Also, two Molotov cocktails were apparently tossed
at the intersection. The Sheriff ’s Department and Cottleville
Fire Department responded as a nearby resident called 911.
Though I have to admit that I’m more a summer girl at heart,
the holidays have always managed to keep winter on my good
side. What’s my favorite, then? The trademark of the season!
An endless stream of music and the movies that just spills out of
all of the holiday spirit; however, I keep noticing that the season
rings in earlier and earlier each year! On account of this fact,
I am currently amused with an idea: I’m betting I can write all
about this tradition-saturated time of year simply by invoking
the power of seasonal song and movie titles. They already fill
this inspired season fuller than Santa is with milk on Christmas
Eve – I’m willing to believe they can fill an article, too…
Some might call it a Nightmare Before Christmas, but I’d
say It’s a Wonderful Life when you can practically hear the
faint sound of Silver Bells by mid-October! I was shopping for
Halloween candy and just one aisle away, I realized It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas! Before Thanksgiving
even stands to hope, we’re Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,
and planning a National Lampoon-style Christmas Vacation
because good ol’ Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Or maybe
you’re singing I Have a Little Dreidel once Adam Sandler starts
singing his Hanukkah Song again.
I’m sure you would agree that December means Let It Snow!
It means it’s time for a Winter Wonderland so that I can Jingle
All the Way out there to build a fort for my very own version
of Frosty the Snowman. Then again, maybe not everyone is as
eager as Will Farrell in Elf for a good Christmas Carol or for
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah. Do you ever despise the way your
family’s 12 Days of Christmas turn from festive to hectic? Just
make sure you don’t get left Home Alone if you’re acting like
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! Well, I certainly would take
the Polar Express to wish Happy Holidays to You, but I’m actually not so sure about Santa right now. You see, I Saw Mommy
Kissing Santa Claus. And I’m not too happy with Rudolph the
Red Nosed Reindeer at the moment either, since Grandma Got
Run Over by a Reindeer last season…
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season this December! Happy Holidays!
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Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii!
Cold weather is bearing down on much of North America, making Cancun, St. Martin and Oahu
excellent retreats for thousands of travelers—each island has its own personality and offers a different experience.
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RACING IN ST. MARTIN
Whether explorer Christopher
Columbus landed here, anchored here or
merely sailed past, St. Martin is still an
island that attracts a certain breed of
explorer or would-be sailor.
Thanks, in part, go to Colin Percy,
a wise Canadian businessman/yachtsman who, in recent years, imported a
fleet of America’s Cup boats to this
37-square-mile island in Caribbean’s
Leeward Islands. His purpose was to
provide visitors with a memorable experience while on vacation in St. Martin.
Percy set up shop in Bobby’s Marina on
Great Bay, located in the capital city of
Philipsburg—the Dutch side of this dual
(French) governed island.
Today, five America’s Cup boats allow
visitors to “race” in regularly scheduled
mini “cup” regattas off the shores of St.
Martin. Most prominent in the fleet is
Stars & Stripes ’87, the 65-foot boat that
helped famed yachtsman Dennis Conner win the America’s Cup over a decade
ago from the Australians. For about
$60 (slightly more for cruise passengers
because of transportation), visitors (with
or without sailing experience) can compete in these hour-long races that cruise
directors say have become the hottest
attraction in the Caribbean.
ALL ABOARD
Under the skilled direction of regatta
manager Paul Virgo, neophytes are
introduced to the sport with a short
briefing session that culminates with
team selections. Virgo selects two team
captains from the group. They, in turn,
select 15 crewmembers for each boat.
“If your partner gets picked before you,
either join him or volunteer to get on the
other America’s Cup boat to whip him,”
says Virgo, who makes the experience fun
from the beginning.
Leaving the dock, crews hop aboard
small tenders that ferry them to the
America’s Cup boats already afloat in the
bay. It’s not unusual for a crew to lack
much sailing experience, so Virgo has
devised a method of quickly whipping
sailors into shape—often while sailboats
are under way and headed for the starting
line.
Sailing “101” includes a quick lesson
in aerodynamics. Since sailboats cannot
sail directly into the wind, crews quickly
become proficient with tacks (turns into
the wind) and gybes (turns away from
the wind). Crew members with muscle
are put to work on the “grinders”—coffee-can-looking instruments that sailors
crank to reel in the sheets (ropes) that
control the large sails, which change
sides with every tack and gybe. Because
St. Martin is frequently blessed with 20knot trade winds, the island is a perfect
sailing venue for these sleek America’s
Cup yachts. The sight is picture-perfect,
as two beautiful boats, with sails billowing against clear blue skies, move along at
a good clip under the direction of a newly
formed crew.
Although a professional skipper and
two sailors are aboard each boat and
continue to shout out tactics throughout
the race, crews soon believe that their
enthusiasm and camaraderie will decide
the outcome. However, when the racing ends, everyone feels like a winner in
Percy’s America’s Cup, which is apparent
at the postrace rum punch party. Back
at the dock, indoctrinated sailors swap
tales that elicit rounds of cheers and pats
on the back—often from Percy, himself,
who stays actively involved in these mini
“cup” regattas. So impressed was Sally
Pickrell from Kansas with her first racing
experience that she’s already planning a
Millennium vacation: “I’m heading for
New Zealand in 2000 to watch the real
America’s Cup— I’m hooked.”
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Blue Castle Contracting, Inc.
Kevin Howard, President
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Keanu Koprowski
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email: keanu@myamericandreamhouse.com
NANNY FOR HIRE
Ashley L.
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Baby Sitting
JEWELRY
Kim Nelson
Independent Distributor for Premier Designs high fashion jewelry. Call for information or to see a catalog at
636-939-4627.
Patty Gettemeier Lenkman
Broker
Gettemeier Realty
314-210-5230
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A FULL SERVICE HAIR
J. Nicholas Salon Group W/ Fever
Salon w/ resident on-site artist
Carol Sease
636-474-1152
8091 Mexico Rd.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Debi Pickler
Debi Studios
cell 314.805.3324
work 636.928.1387
MARKETING FIRM
Mary Hediger
Big Bang Marketing Consultants LLC
636-928-4752 or 314-910-7895
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REAL ESTATE
Cheryl M. Lalumandier*
Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty
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SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
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Merry ‘Christmas Carols in the Garden’
Bring Holiday Cheer
Sample hot roasted chestnuts outside of
the visitors’ center. Inside, listen to more
carolers as you check out a gingerbread
house display. The walls will be decked
with holiday wreaths created by top local
floral designers. Don’t miss the popular
holiday flower and train show, “Gardenland Express: Gateway to the West,”
featuring model trains chugging over
a landscape of live plants and
detailed scenery. This year
the miniature railroad crosses
the country
A holiday tradition returns to Tower
Grove House, the historic country home
of Garden founder Henry Shaw. Festive decorations will deck the halls of the
Victorian residence, including greenery
on the mantles, banisters wrapped with
pine, and wreaths hung in the windows.
Docents will relate stories of Shaw’s celebration of the season.
The Garden Gate Shop is stocked with
an assortment of holiday gifts and décor.
Two new Missouri Botanical Garden
glass ornaments are hand-painted with
themes of the Children’s Garden and
the Climatron® with reflecting pools.
Each ball is three-and-one-half inches
in diameter with a
satin finish and
retails for
$22.
Admission to “Christmas Carols in the
Garden” will be charged beginning at
noon each day. Cost is $10 for adults, $7
for seniors age 65 and over, and $3 for
children age 12 and under and Garden
members. Members’ children age 12
and under are free. Special event admission includes entry into the Gardenland
Express display and Tower Grove House.
Admission to the “Glass in the Garden”
Chihuly exhibition inside the Climatron®
and Temperate House is an additional $8
per person or $3 for Garden members.
Advance tickets are available for purchase
online at www.mobot.org. For general
Garden information, call the 24-hour
recorded hotline at (314) 577-9400 or
toll-free at 1-800-642-8842.
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cider and fresh cookies available for
purchase. A 15-foot balsam fir tree will
be decorated entirely with dried flowers
inside the cozy Kemper Center for Home
Gardening, where carolers will sing favorite tunes.
from the Gateway Arch to the Hollywood hills. More than 850 colorful poinsettias, cyclamen, begonias and amaryllis
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and yuletide carols sung by a choir. Enjoy
the festivities at “Christmas Carols in the
Garden” from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm both
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The Highlander
December
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A December to Remember
Saturday, December 16
Breakfast with Santa
where: Rec-Plex, St. Peters
time: 8:30 am–10:00 am
This time of year, Santa’s got a lot on his
plate. But for one day, his plate’s going to
be filled with pancakes and his morning
filled with children. Breakfast with Santa
at the Rec-Plex is a perfect opportunity to
bring your child, ages 2-8, and your camera
for some memorable photos. Crafts and
holiday songs will combine with pancakes,
bacon and more for great holiday fun for
the family!
For more information: 636.939.2FUN,
ext. 400, or www.stpetersmo.net
Sunday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Lock-In
where: Rec-Plex, St. Peters
time: 7:00 pm–7:00 am
Do you think your kid would love to run
around the Rec-Plex all night long? The
New Year’s Eve Lock-In is the perfect
chance to do just that. Kids ages 8-13 can
come to the Rec-Plex for an all-night event
with friends and fun activities. Games,
swimming, ice skating, and rock wall climbing are some of the activities kids will
enjoy. At midnight, a balloon drop will ring
in 2007.
For more information: 636.939.2FUN,
ext. 400
Ongoing through Mon, January 1
Coming Home for the Holidays WWII
where: Frontier Park & the Katy Depot,
St. Charles
time: Dusk-1:00 am
Enjoy an evening stroll through Frontier
Park where thousands of lights will line the
sidewalks and illuminate the trees
along the pathway from the Jaycee Stage
and the Lewis & Clark Monument. Stop
by the decorated Historic MKT Depot. On
display inside for window viewing will
be scenes of families gathering for the
holidays... “Coming Home for the Holidays
WWII.” All branches of the military will be
represented.
For more information: 636-946-7776
Ongoing through Fri, December 22
Trains On Main
where: North Main Street, St. Charles
You won’t want to miss this interactive, 027 model train layout featuring animated
figures. Children will receive a Trains on
Main sleigh bell (while supplies last) if
“they truly believe,” as described in the
children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris
Van Allsburg. Admission is free, however a
donation of $1 is suggested to receive the
Believers Bell Conductor Character Card
from the Train Conductor.
Ongoing through Sun, December 31
Lights on Main
where: Historic Main Street, St. Charles
This year the festival of lights on Main will
stretch from Boone’s Lick Road up Main
Street to Clark Street and will include the
Foundry Art Centre area and Frontier Park.
Visit our own Main Street to get the spirit of
the holidays in a classic setting. Dine, shop,
walk, and enjoy the light display as well as
the historic buildings dating from pioneer
times through the Victorian period and into
the 21st century. Have an experience that
will enrich your holiday spirit.
For more information: 636-946-7776
Wed, December 13–Thurs, December 14
Christmas in St. Louis
where: Finale Music & Dining
time: 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm
Christmas in St. Louis is made up of the top
musicians and singers that have been performing in and around the St. Louis area for
the past thirty plus years. The back up band
is Fanfare with Kittie Moller, along with Jim
Manley on trumpet from Fantasy and Wild,
Cool and Swinging and Steve Schankman
on trumpet from Contemporary Productions and the Fabulous Motown Revue and
The Sinatra Songbook.
For more information: (314) 863-8631 or
www.finale-stl.com
Thurs, December 14–Sat, December 23
U.S. Bank Wild Lights
where: The Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park
time: 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo’s
enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy
thousands of colorful lights, animated light
displays and seasonal sounds.
For more information: 314-781-0900 or
www.stlzoo.org
Fri, December 15-Mon, December 18
A Dickens’ Christmas Carol
where: The Fox Theatre in Grand Center
Journey to Victorian London and the world
of Ebenezer Scrooge, the tight-fisted merchant who learns that giving brings greater
happiness than receiving. Along the way
you’ll meet other favorite characters such
as Tiny Tim and Bob Crachit while being
treated to olde English carols, exquisite sets
and costumes and dazzling special effects.
A heartwarming story for the entire family.
For more information: (314) 535-1700 or
www.fabulousfox.com
Saturday, December 16
21st Annual “Sing Out St. Louis”
Celebration
where: St. Louis Union Station
time: 4:00 pm
An outdoor choir celebration featuring
well-known local choirs, the Salvation Army
Band, Santa Claus and friends performing
classic holiday favorites sung by candlelight. Complimentary sing-a-long sheets,
candles and hot chocolate will be distributed to participants.
For more information: (314) 421-6699 or
www.stlouisunionstation.com
Sat, December 16–Sun, December 17
Christmas Carols in the Garden
where: Missouri Botanical Garden
time: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Singers and musicians will perform at three
locations throughout the Garden grounds.
An organ grinder will greet walkers with
traditional tunes as chestnuts roast on an
open fire. Kids can climb aboard Santa’s
sleigh and whisper their Christmas wishes
or meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
For more information: (314) 577-5100 or
www.mobot.org
Friday, December 22
OMNIMAX Film:
Hurricane On The Bayou Opens
where: The Saint Louis Science Center in
Forest Park OMNIMAX Theatre
Shot before and after the unprecedented
devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the documentary brings into focus the startling loss
of Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing coastal
wetlands that are New Orleans’ first line
of defense against deadly storms. Told
through the personal stories of four musicians, both legendary and rising, who are
drawing attention to this environmental
calamity. The story is both a document of
Katrina’s powerful effects, and a profound
musical celebration of the city that has
been called the “soul of America.” It is a call
to restore New Orleans and to protect the
vital wetlands from which the city’s unique
identity first arose.
For more information: (314) 289-4444 or
www.slsc.org
Friday, December 22
Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits
where: Missouri Botanical Garden
Ridgeway
time: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
This holiday celebrates the richness of African-American culture. Kwanzaa is a Swahili term that means “first fruits,” and this
contemporary African-American holiday is
centered around the feast table of the harvest. A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day
of storytelling, craft and jewelry workshops,
and authentic African drumming and musical performances.
For more information: (314) 577-5100 or
www.mobot.org
Wed, December 27–Thurs, December 28
Winter Puppet Show
where: St. Louis Carousel in Faust Park
time: 9:30 am
Treat the kids to a morning of fun during
Winter Break with an entertaining puppet
show. Bob Kelmer of Chicken Scratch Productions performs on Wednesday, December 27 and “Pappa” Wright of Story Time
Puppets performs on Thursday, Dec 28.
For more information: (636) 537-0222 or
www.stlouisco.com/parks/
Sunday, December 31
First Night® - St. Louis 2006:
Red Hot Camelot
where: Grand Center Arts & Entertainment
District
time: 6:00 pm–12:00 am
A winter celebration featuring visual and
performing arts, musicians, storytellers,
dancers, magicians, actors, puppeteers and
visual and media artists. Opening ceremonies at 6:00 pm, children’s fireworks at 9:10
pm and Grand Fireworks at midnight.
For more information: (314) 289-8121 or
www.firstnightstl.org
Mon, January 1-Mon, December 31, 2007
everydaycircus
where: City Museum
A ringside circus performance by everydaycircus. Entertainers and activities include
clowns, stilt walkers, jugglers, magicians,
mimes, performing parrots and dancing
dogs and more.
For more information: (314) 645-4445 or
www.everydaycircus.net
YoungLife
The Highlander
December
To place your ad, visit www.n2pub.com, click on “Classifieds”, and follow the instructions. The deadline is the 8th of each month. All listings are free!
BABYSITTING
Kim Wagner, Age 14
Phone:(636) 272-6122; Turtle Creek Resident;
I am an experienced babysitter that is able to
babysit children of any age. I have spent the
last two summers as a preschool summer camp
teacher. I love children and am great with kids!
References are available.
and know what to do in case of an emergency.
You will not be disappointed!
Nichole LaRue, Age 15
Phone: (636) 329-1434; I can baby-sit for
children of any age and I was certified in 2003.
I have references available upon request.
Anna Killpack; 636-294-9697
Babysitting for Madison Park Area. I am an experienced babysitter. I can babysit for children
of any age. I love kids and enjoy having fun
with them. I am available on Saturday all day.
Courtney Tieman, Age 12
Phone 441-3284; I would love to baby-sit
for you while you work, grocery shop, or just
take a much needed break from the kids! I’ve
completed the babysitting certification class
through St. Luke’s Hospital.
Anna Killpack; 636-294-9697
Babysitting for Madison Park Area; I am an experienced babysitter. I can babysit for children
of any age. I love kids and enjoy having fun
with them. I am available on Saturday all day.
Brooke Stauffer, age 12; 636-300-4094
I would love to baby sit for you or watch your
pets. I am a very responsible person. I have
completed the babysitting course at St. Luke’s
hospital. I have references upon request.
We are a group of friends that formed a babysitting group. We are Grace Burns and Katie
Greathouse. We are 13 years old, have taken
child care classes, CPR, and have much experience in babysitting. Feel free to hire more than
one sitter at a reasonable price! You may reach
Grace at 636-699-0847 or Katie at 329-9697.
ODD JOBS
Lawn Maintenance & Odd Jobs: The Wilson
Brothers, Ages 15 & 14
Phone: 387-0366; Call us to mow, trim & weed.
We will do most yards for $20. We can also
provide needed muscle for landscaping jobs.
Just give us a call! References avail.
Brittany Hofman; age 17; 636-926-2626
Whitmoor Resident, High school junior.
Very experienced. Can drive.
Kellie Kruse, Age 12
Phone: (636) 300-9955; I can babysit for any
age, petsit for any animal, and mow yards. I also
can sing for special occasions such as wedings
and b-day parties. I have much experence and
would love to help all for an affordable cost. Call
for more information.
After school & weekends; Looking for a sitter after school or weekends? I am certified
by St. Louis Children’s Hospital & I have lots
of experience! I am 13 and live in Fieldstone
Farms. References available. Call Jerika Davis
at 636-300-9292
Alannah Burnam; St. Louisl; age 13
636-922-4811; I can baby-sit from 1 year olds
and up. Preferred dates are Saturdays and Sundays, but can do Fridays if needed.
Lauren Galbierz; St. Louis; age 12
636-477-9291; I am a responsible person who
would love to baby-sit for you. I’m in National
Junior Honor Society and I am a Straight A
student. I can baby-sit for any age. I have experience from taking a babysitting course. Please
give me a call.
Ashley L.; St. Louis; age 20
314-249-0692; Nanny For Hire- Hi, my name is
Ashley! I am a 4.0 college student majoring in
Elementary Education. I adore children, and am
looking for a nanny position for the summer.
Please call me anytime! Thanks
Cecilia Photinos; St. Louis; age 11
636-939-6965; I can baby-sit if you need me
to. I have taken the St. Luke’s Babysitting course
Cecilia Photinos 11 years old - 636-939-6965.
I offer scrap booking for the price of materials
( book, paper, stickers, ect.) plus $10 for work.
You pick the theme, size, and other options and
I put it together for you. Please collect 40- 50
photos and I will do the rest. You won’t be
disappointed.
Tyler; age 11; 636-978-4478
I have had many phone calls because I am awesome at cutting grass and pet sitting! So please
use me! And I also do house caring!
Taylor Lang, age 11; 441-0784
I am a responsible 6th grader who is eager to
help. I am great with pets, I can water plants
while you’re gone, and help with small outside
chores. Please call me anytime!!
Cecilia Photinos, age 12; 636-939-6965
Hi, my name is Cecilia Photinos and I am very
experienced in pet sitting, baby sitting and
house sitting. You can trust me!
DOG WALKING
Lauren Galbierz and Kirsten Noel; St. Louis
age 12; 636-634-6997; We are two girls who
absolutely love dogs, and both own dogs, too.
We have decided to start a dog walking business over the summer. We’re very experienced,
and walk our own dogs together all the time
BABY & PET SITTING
Therese O’brein, Age 13
Phone: 441-0881; 621 Loughmor Pass
I am a kind, funny, responsible person who
would like to help your family with its baby and
pet sitting needs. I love kids and can sit for up
to eight hours at a time. I am certified in babysitting and First Aid by St. Johns Mercy Medical
Center. Thank you and I hope to see you soon.
Alannah Burnam, Age 12,
Phone: 922-4811; I am a very responsible teen.
I am in National Juniors Honor Society, and I’m
an A student. I have taken a St. Lukes babysitting class and would love to sit for your child
or children!
Molly Reidy, Age 12, 928-9867, babysitting
Tyler Adelman, Age 10 (636) 978-4478
I have had a lot of experience with pets I have 7
pets and love animals
Tyler Fine, Age: 13 soon to be 14
Phone (636) 294-2019; Aberdeen Resident;
Cost: $4-$5 an hour for babysitting, pet-sitting & house-sitting will be $2-$4 per day.
Times Available: Early before school during the
week, after school during the week, throughout most of the day/night on the weekends. I
have taken two babysitting courses, have much
experience, and am a honor student. I am also
friendly, humorous, and I love pets, children
and playing games. I am also very responsible
and eager to work hard.
Erin McDonough, Age 12
Phone: 636-926-9311; Wrenwyck Place; I
have baby-sitting and pet-sitting experience
and references. I am also home schooled, so
I am sometimes available to baby-sit during
the day. I am comfortable watching kids ages
12 months to 10 years. I would love to watch
your kids!
Summer & Amber Koprowski (2 for the price
of 1); The Highlands; Age 13 - 8th Grade;
Barnes Hospital Babysitting Certification; Will
also do Pet Sitting
Call (636) 634-0788
The Highlands; Vaughn Koprowski
Age 14 - Freshman; Will baby sit 5 years and
over; Also will do Pet Sitting.
Call (636) 634-0788
Sophia Logomasini; St. Louis; age 13
636-477-7383; Hi, I am a kind and responsible
teenager. I get straight A’s in school and participate in Student Council and NJHS. I love being
around kids and I will baby sit all ages. I will
also sit for pets. Please call me anytime.
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Huntleigh Meadows; Phone: 939-0732
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have two years of experience.
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Phone: (636) 300-8784; Two Wrenwyck high
schoolers willing to do quality yard work for a
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636-978-4478; Email:rockbaseballdog@
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I have been cutting grass for a while, and I use
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David Potter, Age 14; Vineyards Resident;
Phone: 447-3011; Do you need help mowing
your lawn? Don’t have time for yard work? Call
me! References avail.
COUNTRY CLUB LAWN SERVICE
926-2626; Jimmy Hofman and Bobby Hofman; (ages 15 and 13); Whitmoor Residents;
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The Highlander
December
NEWEST OPTIONS FOR
SCREENED-IN PORCHES
No matter what region of the country you live in, screenedin porches offer versatility for entertaining family and guests
or relaxing from the daily grind. Screened-in porches provide
a multi-functional area with more natural light, good views
and an abundance of livable space without sacrificing comfort.
They are great transitional spaces between indoors and outdoors, literally and visually providing a sense of security, offering
the perfect place to dine, entertain or just relax. A screenedin porch adds a new dimension to a homeowner’s lifestyle as
well as raising the value of the home. As with sunrooms, the
rise in popularity can be attributed to new design amenities
such as skylights, arching windows, sliding doors, and climate
controlled glass that lets in light but not intense heat. These are
just a few of the more innovative products in recent times that
have improved the look and feel of porches. Manufacturers are
constantly seeking ways to make these porches more adaptable
to accommodate homeowners’ growing needs.
A new product on the market features temporary flexible
glass windows that offer style as well as function and gives a
screened-in porch a defining look and character. They bring an
abundance of warmth, light and beauty, providing openness
and space to any living environment. The glass is ideal for those
who want to transform an open space into an instant sunroom.
When the weather warms up, the windows can be removed
and the homeowner can either leave the space open or add the
screens until the weather gets cold again. Another option that
is becoming more and more popular is the remote controlled
screen system that allows homeowners to raise and lower the
screens with the touch of a button. These retractable screens are
perfect for changing an open area into an enclosed porch within
minutes. As kitchens and bathrooms have evolved, the screenedin porch is a good return on investment when it’s time to sell
your home.
This article provided by Case Handyman & Remodeling, a full
service remodeling company. www.CaseRemodel.com
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FOR SALE: Boys 20” bike, black $30. Great condition.
Call Lisa Naeger, 636-300-3563.
FOR SALE: 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. 2700
miles. Custom Concorde Purple Paint. Many Chrome
and Leather HD accessories. Larger engine and lowered
frame. Better than new!!! Call Joe or Lisa at 636-2405211.
VACATION HOME FOR RENT: Naples, FL New in 2006,
professionally decorated and fully furnished. Just bring
your clothes! 3 Bdrms plus Den, 3 Full Baths, private
pool and spa. Sleeps 8. One month min. Call Colleen at
636-441-0999.
FOR SALE: Audio media unit-three pieces. Sides are
27”-center 54”. Will accommodate 48” TV. Purchase price
$5000. Sell for $3500.00. A reasonable offer will be
considered. Dark wood-beautifully detailed. Call Jean at
636-928-5407.
FOR SALE: 1 year old Laptop. The laptop is an Averatec
3200 Series, Model Number AV3250H1. It has a Mobile
Athlon XP 2200+ processor, with 512MB memory, and
a 60GB hard drive, and a DVD/CD-RW. Call Sharon at
314-341-8541.
FOR SALE: Weider Platinum 600 Home gym, hardly
ever used and in great shape. The Weider Platinum 600
Home Gym w/Digital Control boasts Digital Control Resistance that allows you to change your resistance. Call
Sharon at 314-341-8541.
FOR SALE: Selling one week of Seattle Sutton Dinners for $110, (reg. $124), and I’m selling four $25 gift
certificates worth $50 to redeem one order, per week
at Seattle Sutton Winghaven. Call Suzanne at 636-5440006.
LOOKING FOR LIONEL TRAIN COLLECTORS! I have
a substantial collection of Lionel trains, track, and accessories for sale. Please call 636-928-8385 - serious
collectors only.
FOR RENT: Orlando Condo- Vacation Village at Parkway. Week of 12/23/06-12/32/06 Christmas week at
Disney! Two bedroom suite, sleeps 8 with 1,500 sq. ft. of
luxury. Great family place with 2 pools. 636-477-3266.
FOR SALE: 2003 Dodge Caravan Sport-Excellent condition.31,400 miles.V-6,3.8L Leather interior. Red tinted
pearl coat, power doors, locks, & more. Great family
vehicle. $14,900. Call Barb at 636-928-1733.
FOR SALE: 9’ 9” Wide vertical blinds, center open, multi
pastel colored. Call Bette at 636-329-0608.
FOR SALE: Weider Platinum 600 Exercise System. Hardly ever used. We have the manual and exercise workout
poster. Call Sharon at 636-300-1535.
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