October 2007 - The Highlands Subdivision

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HIGHLANDS
October 2007
Happy Halloween!
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Editor’s Note
October
october St. Charles
The smell of our outdoor fire pit the
other night made me think of all the
wonderful things fall brings; cooler
temperatures, bright and brilliant
leaf colors, and all those cute little
ghouls and goblins. We would love
to see all your wonderful fall
highlights and pictures in our
upcoming magazines!
Annual “Staebragg” (Staebell and Bragg families put together) Apple Picking at Eckert’s 2007.
I know these suggestions were printed
in the September issue, but I thought we
could list them again to hopefully inspire
some creative ideas and stories for future
issues. See where you fit in:
“HOME AND LAWN OF THE
MONTH” - send in any information
and pictures on the home and lawn you
think looks the best and that you would
like to see featured.
“I KNOW WHAT YOU DID THIS
SUMMER!” - send in any fun family
vacation stories or pictures from your fun
in the sun this summer.
“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
- send in any information or pictures of
homes that are decorated for any of the
holidays (i.e. Halloween, Christmas, etc.)
that you would like to see featured.
“SUPER DUPER STUDENTS” – send
in any school info about kids doing well
in school, awards received or any other
school related events.
“SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS!” – send
in any exciting news or pictures on adult
or kids sporting teams.
“NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS” – send
in any information and pictures about
events or updates going on in your specific neighborhood (i.e. garage sales, parties,
rules and regulations updates, etc.).
“RESTAURANT REVIEW” – This is a
great article for kids to write. When you
go out to dinner next time have your kids
write a review. You never know, there
could be a food critic out there waiting to
break out!
These are just a few ideas we have been
thinking about lately. We still have our
other great features like Business Beat
(FREE business spotlight on any business owned by a neighborhood resident),
Precious Pets, Ravenous Recipe and
Family Spotlight.
Please e-mail or call me with any questions regarding articles or pictures. You
can e-mail articles as word documents
to the below e-mail address. We love to
get pictures, but size does matter. Please
send in all pictures as separate JPEG files
with a minimum size of 400 KB.
We hope you will want to share with us
and we look forward to the NEWS!
Kindest regards,
Michelle Staebell
Editor N2 Publishing
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August Questionnaire Results
2. Given an unlimited budget (and
HOA approval) what improvement
would you most like to make?
a) new deck
b) third garage
c) new landscaping
d) fencing
---replies “deck or patio cover”, “d”, “b and
c”, “b”, “b”
3. Do you agree with St. Charles
County’s policy legalizing fireworks?
a) yes
b) no
---replies “yes”, “b”, “b”, “yes”, “a”
4. If an empty lot was available in out
subdivision, what would you most like
to have?
a) park / playground
b) pool
c) clubhouse
---replies “park”, “a”, “none”, “none”, “b”
5. What would you most like to see
your neighbors do?
a) cut their grass more often
b) get new landscaping
c) park vehicles in the garage
d) other
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What Highlanders Have to Say
1. What outside chore would you most
like to hire out?
a) window washing
b) grass cutting
c) shrub trimming
d) other
---replies “c”, “b”, “we hire all that out”,
“a”, “window washing 2nd level only”
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By: Kristen Witte
---replies “cars parked off the street and
have visitors not park across from our driveway entrances”, “d, pick up grass clippings”,
“a”, “water grass, brown grass looks terrible
and brings down property values”, “d, water
grass, it is owners responsibility”
6. What holiday would you most like to
see the subdivision celebrate?
a) Halloween
b) Memorial Day
c) Labor Day
d) Fourth of July
---replies “memorial day”, “c” “other”,
“4th of July”, “a”
7. What fast food place would you most
like to see pop up on the corner?
a) McDonalds
b) Burger King
c) Taco Bell
d) Steak n Shake
e) Other
---replies “other, Chick-Fila”, “a”, “none too
much traffic”, “none too much traffic on
Wolfrum”, “d”
8. Would you be interested in participating in National Neighbors Night
Out in August 2008?
a) yes
b) no
---replies “no, too hot weather, maybe in
May to meet neighbors and have kids meet
other kids for summer playdates”, “a”, “should
be fall when cooler”, “yes”, “another time of
year maybe”
I have no
opinion on
this issue...
i agree
yes
9. What do you think about adding
speed bumps to our subdivision?
a) I agree, they should be added
b) I disagree, we do not need them
c) I have no opinion on this issue
---replies “no, too hard for wheelchairs to
navigate with no sidewalks”, “b”, “b”, “b”, “b”
10. Do you feel that leaving our green
garbage carts creates an eyesore in our
neighborhood?
a) yes, they should be concealed
b) no, they are not offensive
c) I have no opinion on this issue
---replies “no”, “c”, “easy to do and makes
the neighborhood look nicer. That is the reason I moved here because I liked the looks of
the neighborhood and I want that to be kept
up.” “a, Garbage cans look terrible. People
should put their garbage can so no one can see
it. It is simply polite.” “b, It is a green can
and smells more offensive in my garage than
it looks on my driveway.”
Thanks to all who participated in our survey. You can expect another survey in our
November Newsletter. If there is a topic
you would like investigated, contact me
(Kristen Witte) at 244-0199 to include it
in our next questionnaire.
And remember…decisions are made by
those who speak out.
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What is the best part of Halloween? Choosing a costume? Going to the pumpkin patch?
Carving a jack ‘o lantern? Dressing for the night out? Walking through the neighborhood?
Ringing doorbells? Collecting the candy? Eating it?
There is so much fun about this holiday
and so much of it has changed. Costumes used to be made by the kids. We
dressed up as ghosts and hobos. And
then as adult professionals: firemen,
nurses or football players. Years later,
our mothers got the notion it was their
responsibility to make our costumes. This
was a new form of punishment or in other words…child abuse. We got to witness
their sleepless nights as they stitched felt
dinosaur costumes and tried to outdo
the other moms. Then we moved on to
purchasing costumes…to be followed by
purchasing really expensive costumes.
We have always carved pumpkins for
Halloween. Pumpkins that were purchased from the grocery store I presume.
This was a task for Dad growing up, but
we got to watch, as he cut triangular eyes,
a triangular nose, and if he was feeling
artistic, a toothy grin. Now a trip to the
pumpkin patch can last all day. There are
petting animals and pony rides and hundreds of pumpkins. Plus now there are
patterns for carving every possible kind
of design into a pumpkin you can think
of. I always try to carve one to match my
kids’ costumes.
Now the rule always used to be you had
to eat dinner and wait till it got dark
before you could trick or treat. Well dinner is no problem but the time change
is going to cause a problem. Usually the
time changes just before Halloween and
it is dark by 6pm allowing kids to trick
or treat and still get to bed in time to
go to school the next day. But this year
the time change has been pushed back a
week. We do not push back the clocks
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this year until November 4th. So our
children will be trick or treating in the
twilight this year…so be ready for the
doorbell to ring.
Something that we forget as adults is that
kids have more fun getting the candy
than eating it. My kids don’t even eat it
at all. They leave it lying around until we
eat it!! Halloween is about making memories. So make a difference this year for
the kids in our neighborhood. Keep your
lights on and a bit of candy by the door.
They don’t care how much or what kind.
Just give them a smile and their parents a
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that’s more than half the fun. Making
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Having traveled the United States
throughout all four seasons I have
come to realize that there is nothing more beautiful than St. Louis
in autumn. We are lucky enough
to enjoy a long season of changing
colors, usually four to six weeks
depending on rainfall.
First to change around mid-September
are sassafras, sumac and Virginia creeper
and in late September, blackgum, bittersweet, and dogwood. St. Louis peeks in
color in mid-October with the multitudes
of maple, ashes, oaks and hickories bursting into reds, oranges and yellows. It is
this time of the year that we all need to
get out and enjoy the best color anywhere
in the nation. Put on your favorite sweatshirts and join me at some of my favorite
spots and enjoy the local color, the cool
weather and the memories.
My absolute favorite is Pere Marquette
State Park in Grafton IL. Over 20,000
acres of park lands overlooking the Mississippi River with absolutely breathtaking views and scenic overlooks only an
hour’s drive away. There are hiking and
biking trails as well as camping and fishing. There is a beautiful lodge with an
abundance of Native American artifacts
and a life size chessboard. It’s entertainment for day trippers or as a weekend
getaway. You can even take a ferry to
view the colors from the river. In the
middle of the winter, it is here also that
you can see the Great American Bald
Eagles.
If you prefer to view the fall foliage from
the comfort of your car, load up the family, pack a few sandwiches and drinks,
CDs with the music of your youth, and
hit the road. When was the last time you
drove for the sake of driving and looking
out the windows? The trees along the
highways of St. Louis are as abundant
and as representative as you will find in
the state parks. So head out to Interstate
270 in whatever direction you want…it
turns into 255 and then back to 270. It
circles the city of St. Louis and takes
about an hour and a half, depending on
traffic. (And whether or not the current
budget of I-Dot and MO-Dot totaling
$16 has been recovered from the respective misappropriations spent on the state
flowers, better known as the orange barrel
which can also be seen in its abundance
on this car trip.)
Another activity synonymous with
watching the leaves turn is high school
football. So visit your alma mater with
your family if you are from the area. If
not, visit my alma mater. Sit on the hillside on the grass and look at the leaves.
Feel the cool breeze as the children
scream with delight watching their dream
team march down their field.
Of course autumn never lasts long
enough to suit me. But after spending
time in San Antonio and Santa Monica
in the fall, where the leaves do not change
at all, I have learned to appreciate what
we have, all the more. The colors, the cool,
the winds, the hayrides and the bonfires
are the best things to share about the season. So when the leaves fall at the end of
the month and autumn is done…we rake
them into a pile…and teach our children
to jump in. Enjoy.
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With fall in full swing
throughout much of the country, I hope
everyone is enjoying what is truly one of
the most glorious weather months of the
year. Cool mornings, warm afternoons,
and leaves changing colors are my favorite things about fall. Not to mention fall
parties, Halloween get-togethers, and a
multitude of outdoor events to be enjoyed
(pumpkin patch outings, apple picking
days, winery trips, and the like).
Fashion this month takes on a decidedly
different face; depending on where you
live, one that happily announces “transition weather” has ended and its time to
break out the full-out colder weather
items: cable-knit sweaters, turtlenecks
and boots to name a few (though not all
necessarily at the same time yet!). This
month I thought I’d throw out a few
ideas on what to wear to a few common
events in October: weddings and outside
parties.
For a fall wedding, consider the time of
the event and the venue (as always – this
rule is not seasonal). For example, a day
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fall fashion
wedding calls for lighter colors in general,
but for autumn think teal and emerald
instead of spring’s yellows and pinks.
Keep in mind a beautiful suit is almost
always appropriate, and if you are a hat
girl, go for it – there are fewer more perfect occasions to wear one.
An evening wedding, if not indicated
otherwise (with such wording on the
invitation as ‘garden or lakeside reception)
will require, naturally, something dressier.
A dress is the one foolproof option; don’t
overanalyze this and if you have a little
black dress you love, it’s probably perfect.
Do look classy and elegant; don’t show
too much skin (especially if the ceremony
is in a place of worship – cover shoulders
if possible, and yes I’m serious). Black
is appropriate for evening; white is not
(it’s not worth upsetting the bride on any
level – this is her day!) Don’t be afraid
to dress up; personally I would rather be
overdressed than underdressed any day of
the week, and if nothing else it conveys to
the host respectfully how important the
occasion is to you; a subtle compliment
likely to be remembered.
For an outdoors gathering (such as a trip
to a winery, in my example), the rules
are far less strict and much more open
to expressing individuality and fashion
tastes! Anything goes, but always keep
in mind the weather. No matter how
fabulous your new fur-lined vest is and
how badly you want to show it off, if the
forecast calls for sunny skies and warm
temperatures, save it for another time.
Being miserable (whether too hot or
cold) in your ensemble is always a fashion faux-pas and only serves to make the
wearer look –gasp – like she is trying too
hard. Go for something easy to appear
chic effortlessly; some examples would be
a great pair of ankle boots with a skirt or
jeans, a lightweight ‘long & skinny’ scarf
you can wear with your outfit (not a coat),
or just a cute tailored blazer and a fabulous layered necklace.
For all your fall events, I wish you happy
shopping and happy wearing! The luxury
of the sunny & crisp fall days is one that
is short-lived!
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Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure.
All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.
Address
Neigborhood
Date Sold
List Price
Sale Price
SqFt
Br
Bths
Age
DOM
1401 Brittany Cove
1413 Brittany Cove
5007 Brittany Downs Dr
5088 Danielle Dr
404 Mannington Dr
33 Buckland Ct
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1146 Whitmoor Dr
188 Portmarnock Ln
744 Hillenkamp Dr
5099 Mount Ellen Ct
4871 Greenburg Dr
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81 Deer Meadow Ct
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372 Galahad Dr
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Kevin Howard, President
Phone 636-922-1000
[email protected]
JEWELRY
Kim Nelson
Independent Distributor for Premier Designs high fashion jewelry. Call for information or to see a catalog at
636-939-4627.
DENTAL
Station Dental
Lisa Markel, RDH
636-928-2600
MARKETING FIRM
Mary Hediger
Big Bang Marketing Consultants LLC
636-928-4752 or 314-910-7895
[email protected]
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Pinnacle Financial Services, Inc.
Genee Johnson
636-812-4663
[email protected]
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Debi Pickler
Debi Studios
cell 314.805.3324
work 636.928.1387
HAIR SALON
J. Nicholas Salon Group W/ Fever
Salon w/ resident on-site artist
Carol Sease
636-474-1152
8091 Mexico Rd.
MORTGAGE
Pinnacle Financial Services, Inc.
Genee Johnson
314-503-6389
[email protected]
NANNY FOR HIRE
Ashley L.
314-249-0692
[email protected]
Baby Sitting
OTHER
Independent Rep. For Suzanne Somers
Sandy Logomasini
314-368-1299
www.suzanne24.com/sandy
REAL ESTATE
Cheryl M. Lalumandier*
Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty
314-369-4197 cell
314-725-0009 office
[email protected]
www.dielmannsothebysrealty.com
Erin Easley
RE/MAX Properties West
636-532-5900 office, 636-577-2718 direct
[email protected]
www.ErinEasley.com
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Motivation is the key for me! I
knew I needed to get into shape
but just getting started was the
key and then keeping up with it.
I've tried doing it myself at home
but have to say that FT gives you
the motivation and accountability you need to reach your goals.
There always something going on in our lives that take us off track but the
trainers at Fitness Together are like a little voices in my mind, "you can do this".
After every workout session it gives me the energy and drive to go that next
step.
It's just been a short time (6 weeks) and already my whole body is changing.
Clothing fits better, my mood is better and when I go out to eat I see things in
a different way. I know my goals are going to be met - just the other day
during a routine doctors visit my doctor entered the room and said, "wow you look great what have you been doing I can see it as soon as I walked in!"
Everywhere I go people are asking me, what have you done? I pulled out some
clothing from my New York shopping spree that I never was able to fit into that felt great!
Total fat lost: 25 lbs
Body fat lost: over 7%
Lean mass gain: 10 lbs
Lost 2.5 inches in waste
Total weight loss: 15 lbs
All results acheived
in only 6 weeks!
Motivation and Accountability - that is what FT gives me every single day!
The one on one attention makes a world of difference! -Dan Buckle
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A Place for Everything
Optimizing your home’s space: Creating specialized spaces
As the needs of today’s families are ever changing, the use and design
of their home is also evolving to keep pace. More and more we are
seeing new trends when it comes to specialized spaces in the home.
Kids Centers. Transitioning from school
and activities to home life
Managing the mountains of school supplies and sports equipment that come
through the door with the kids at the end
of the day (and often don’t make it much
further into the house) can be a daunting challenge. Solution? Homeowners
are expanding on the concept of the mud
room to create “staging areas” for the kids,
complete with personal areas for each
child in the family for the storage of bags,
coats, boots and more. Some parents are
even providing lockers for each youngster to help keep the clutter – and school
supplies in particular – contained and
close at hand for the morning departure.
Add counter space for activities and craft
projects, complete with built-in sinks and
you’ve got a multi-functional space that
keeps kids organized and the household
running that much more smoothly.
Extending for an extended family.
Grandparent suites accommodate
changing lifestyles
As people are living longer, it has become
more and more common for grandparents
to live in their kid’s homes. An emerging
design as a result, is the integration of the
lifestyles of these new/older householders into the existing fabric of the home.
Today’s version of the self-contained
in-law suite provides for ease of use by
older residents without sacrificing design
values. Remodeling to provide for freeflowing ground floor plans with “comfort
height” amenities, independent HVAC
systems and state-of-the-art electronic
communication all combine to create
spaces conducive to independent living
while maintaining a close connection to
the rest of the family.
Sweet retreat. Master suites meld the
functional with the indulgent
Heads of households are also creating
special places of their own where recharging to take charge of the day means spaces that meld practicality with pleasure. In
the new master suite, privacy and sanctuary are affordable luxuries, with features
like wet bars, parlors, fireplaces, jetted
tubs and steam showers joining forces
with expansive boutique style walk-in
closets, adjoining studies, dual sinks
and separate bath, shower and dressing
facilities to ensure that daily chores and
necessities are equally graciously accommodated.
Storage solutions. Organization key to
making specialized spaces work
The common theme in the success of
these and other purpose-built spaces is in
the way they address the ongoing challenge of storage. Those closets in the master suite conceal a host of shelves, rods,
drawers and cubbies in which to neatly
tuck and fold away every conceivable garment and accessory. Master baths offer
cleverly concealed cabinets for endless
quantities of essential bath items. Grandparent suites keep counters and closet
shelves beneath arm-stretch distance.
And that locker-room/mud room space
for the kids quite simply has to have a
shelf, a cupboard, a nook, a hook and a
cranny for every conceivable shape and
size of object.
Integrating extensive (and stylish) storage is becoming a core component of
the most successful remodeling schemes.
Tailoring storage to the functions of
specialized spaces is the key to this new
approach of organizing and enjoying
everyday life.
Article provided by Case Handyman
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October
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LOCAL EVENTS
Saturday, October 13
Fact 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
where: Frontier Park, St. Charles
when: Registration at 6:45 am; Run/walk
begins at 7:30 am
The FACT 5K Run, Walk, Roll and 1 mile Fun
Run will take place along the riverfront
starting at the Jaycees Pavilion in Frontier
Park, going down the Katy Trail and back
along Main Street to the park.
For more information: 636-949-2425
x255 or visit www.factmo.org/5k
Saturday, October 13
5th Annual O’Fallon 5K Fun Run
where: O’Fallon Municipal Centre
when: 7:30 am-9:00 am
For more information: 636-379-5574
Saturday, October 13
O’Fallon 23rd Annual Fall Festival and
Craft Bazaar
where: Civic Park O’Fallon, Missouri
when: 9:00 pm–4:00 pm
For more information: 636-379-5614
Friday, October 26
Fourth Friday Art Walk
where: North Main Street, St. Charles
when: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
New artists will display their work at various locations on North Main Street including the Foundry Art Centre. Meet the artists, enjoy complimentary beverages and
snacks and dine at the area restaurants.
Free.
For more information: 636-949-3231 or
visit www.stcharlesriverfrontarts.com
October 26, 27, & 28
O’Fallon Repertory Theater presents
“To Kill A Mockingbird”
where: O’Fallon Municipal Centre
when: 8:00 pm (26), 8:00 pm (27),
2:00 pm (28)
For more information: 636-474-8150
Saturday, October 27
Halloween Concert & Campfire
Storytelling Festival
where: Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Highway
F, Defiance, MO
when: Evening
Come to Boonesfield Village for an evening
of good old-fashioned fun. Music and tales
will enchant you to the flicker of candles
and campfires. Marshmallows and cider will
sweeten up the evening. Admission.
For more information: 636-798-2005
November 2 - December 14
Art Exhibit
where: Foundry Art Center 520 N. Main
Center, St. Charles
when: Tues-Sat hours are 10:00 am-5:00
pm, Open until 9:00 pm on Wed, Sunday
hours are 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
The faculty from the following institutions
will be exhibiting work: Washington University, St. Louis University, University of
Missouri-St. Louis, Fontbonne University,
Maryville University, St. Louis Community
College -Florissant Valley, St. Louis Community College - Forest Park, St. Louis
Community College - Meramec, St. Charles
Community College, Lindenwood Univer-
sity, Webster University, East Central
College. Free.
For more information: 636-255-0270 or
visit foundryartcentre.org
November 2,3,4,9,10,11
ACT II Productions presents ‘Lend Me A
Tenor’ By: Ken Ludwig
where: St. Peters Community and Arts
Center, 1035 St. Peters – Howell Road
when: [email protected] general
For more information: 636-441-2508
November 2, 3, & 4
O’Fallon Repertory Theater presents
“To Kill A Mockingbird”
where: O’Fallon Municipal Centre
when: 8:00 pm (2), 8:00 pm (3), 2:00 pm (4)
For more information: 636-474-8150
November 11
O’Fallon Veterans Day Ceremony
where: O’Fallon’s Veterans Memorial Walk
when: 11:00–12:00 pm
For more information: 636-379-5550
November 14-18
Center Stage Productions Presents
“Relatively Speaking” By: Alan
Ayckbourn
where: St. Charles Community College,
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville
when: 8:00 pm (14-17), 2:00 pm (18)
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FOR SALE: 2004 Volvo S80 2.9L 6cyl,
Silver exterior, black leather interior, Automatic, Loaded, 6year/100K Warranty.
43,000+ miles. Call 636-233-2183.
FOR SALE: Brand new custom designed
wine rack, all heart redwood, holds 126
bottles, 42W x 54H, $400 or BO. Call 314657-8976.
FOR SALE: Embroidery and Sewing machine by Bernina. (Bernina is the top of
the Line) It has a computer touch screen
and is easy to use. Both are to be sold
together and has been recently serviced
and approved. Call 636-928-8398.
sell $100. Call Jean 636-928-5407
FREE! All weather doghouse for medium to large dog; also medium to large
dog kennel. Call Ken at (636) 300-0814.
WANTED: Would like to buy framed
movie posters. Jeff 636-300-4427
FOR SALE: Solid Oak 3 in 1 Bumper
Pool/Poker Table. Converts from a dining
table to an 8-position poker table. 48”
diameter. 50”L x 50”W x 30”H. Pool cues,
balls and cue holder included. Excellent
condition. Call 314-267-2467.
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