Friday, November 19, 2004

First Official Thanksgiving Day Service In America at Jamestown, Virginia on December 4, 1619

Jamestown, Virginia lays claim to the First official Thanksgiving Day service in America. In the photograph of an artist’s rendering on the left is Captain John Woodliffe from Prestwood, England. Captain Woodliffe and 38 settlers in the ship “Margaret” landed in Jamestown, Virginia on December 4, 1619. The photo on the right above is a monument that honors the First official Thanksgiving DAY service in America held there by Captain Woodliffe and those settlers. The monument is located on the shore of the James River at Berkeley Plantation in Jamestown. The artist’s rendering is inside the monument along with a plaque depicting a PROCLAMATION as follows: IMPR WEE ORDIANE THAT THE DAY OF OUR SHIPS ARRIVAL AT THE PLACE ASSIGNED FOR PLANTATION IN THE LAND OF VIRGINIA SHALL BE YEARLY AND PERPETUALLY KEPT HOLY AS A DAY OF THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD. First Capitol News Photos by Tony Brockmeyer and Phyllis Schaltenbrand
St. Charles Resident Heads Major Heroin Ring - Nine Arrested by Federal Agents

Adrian Minnis, 32, a resident of the 900 block of Time Centre Drive in the Time Centre Apartment Homes on South Fifth at I-70 was arrested by Federal Agents and charged with attempting to smuggle 20 pounds of pure heroin worth more than $3 million into the St. Louis area. A total of nine arrests were made including his brothers Antonio Minnis, 39 of Westchester Court in St. Charles, Terrell Minnis, 30, of the 9000 block of Bessmer in Berkeley. Also arrested were Marneik Guest, 33, of the 900 block of Midland in Overland, Angela Nunaley 34, of the 1500 block of North Hanley in University City and Victoria Powell, 34, of the 4400 block of Cote Brilliante in St. Louis and three others from California.First Capitol News Photo by Tony Brockmeyer
$$ GRANT MONEY $$

Available for mobile home repairs and weatherization

STS. JOACHIM AND ANN CARE SERVICE
Has a limited amount of funding to be used solely for repairs and weatherization of owner-occupied mobile homes.

Potential applications must meet income limits.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CARE SERVICE AT 636/441-1302

This add was paid for with Community Development Block Funds
issued to the City of St. Charles.


Home Improvement Loan Program

The Home Improvement Loan Program provides low-interest/no-interest loans to low and moderate income City residents. Recipients can use the money for roof replacement, plumbing, electrical, siding, windows, for furnaces, hot water heaters, and for general property maintenance. The maximum amount of the loan is $10,000. Income eligibility is as follows: (1) person household $36,900; (2) persons $42,200; (3) $47,450; (4) $52,700; (5) $56,950; (6) $61,150. Call or write us to request a brochure: Department of Community Development, 200 N. Second St., St. Charles, MO 63301, 636-949-3222

HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City of St. Charles will issue a grant for down payment assistance of up to $5,000 for qualified potential home buyers. Prospective clients must be at or below income levels established by HUD, and must complete a HUD certified housing counseling training program. Income eligibility is as follows: (1) person household $36,900; (2) persons $42,200; (3) $47,450; (4) $52,700; (5) $56,950; (6) $61,150. Call or write us to request a brochure: Department of Community Development, 200 N. Second St., St. Charles, MO 63301 636 949-3222
Fireplace Safety



Scott Freitag
St. Charles Fire Department
E-mail: scott.freitag@stcharlescity.com

It is getting cold outside which means it’s a good time to sit around with family and friends to enjoy a comfortable fire in your fireplace. But, before you light a fire you should consider the following safety tips:

Have your fireplace insert and flue cleaned and checked by a professional.
Never leave a fire unattended.
Clear the area around the fire place.
Use a screen to keep sparks in and children out.
Do not burn trash in the fireplace e.g. wrapping paper or cardboard.
It is recommended that you use a hardwood (oak, hickory, ash, etc.) because it burns cleaner than softwoods (fir, pine, cedar, etc.).
Use seasoned wood as opposed to freshly cut green wood.
Place ashes in a metal container away from the home.
Keep fires small and comfortable as opposed to a large raging fire that can crack a flue.
Leave glass fireplace doors open while a fire is burning.
DO NOT use liquid fuels to help start a fire.
Make sure the damper on the flue is open.
If you have a gas fire place, have it inspected at the same time you have all other gas appliances inspected.
Make sure all smoke detectors in your home work.
Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm.
Practice a fire exit drill.

Following these tips will help to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time with family and friends around a warm and comfortable fire.






Jaycees Seek Entries For Mardi Gras Parade In Frenchtown

The St. Charles Jaycees are organizing the Third Annual St. Charles Jaycees’ Frenchtown Mardi Gras Parade. The parade, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Lassiez le bon temps roule!”

“The St. Charles Jaycees are very excited.” says Mardi Gras Parade Chair Christine Grote. We are working with the Frenchtowne Historical Society and are pleased to announce that the Society’s annual King’s Ball will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Foundry, following the Parade.”

The parade is a family-friendly event, therefore alcohol will not be served anywhere along the parade route. Local businesses, youth and non-profit organizations, as well as high school marching bands are encouraged to participate.

For more information about the Third Annual St. Charles Jaycees’ Frenchtown Mardi Gras Parade or for an entry form, contact Christine Grote at 314-477-4772. Entry forms can also be downloaded from the St. Charles Jaycees Website, www.geocities.com/stcharlesjaycees.

The St. Charles Jaycees, a leadership training, community service, and social organization for people between the ages of 18 & 40, have helped to build young leaders in St. Charles since 1948. For more information about the St. Charles Jaycees, visit the organization’s official website at www.geocities.com/stcharlesjaycees.

Bill Goellner Elected President of South Main Preservation Society
Goal is to unify downtown St. Charles

At the monthly meeting of the South Main Preservation Society tTursday evening, St. Charles native, Bill Goellner was elected president of the organization.

Goellner is a life-long resident of St. Charles with more than 50 years of life experience on Main Street. He is a business owner and multiple property owner on the street.

Goellner was a member of the Landmarks Board of St. Charles but was not reappointed by the Mayor when his term expired. His long service on the Landmarks Board has demonstrated not only a true concern for protecting the historic quality of the area, but a reasonable and common sense respect for the needs of business owners and residents alike. His encyclopedic knowledge of the area, his concern for preservation and his ability and willingness to serve make him a good choice.

Goellner told the First Capitol News that his goal is to unify downtown St. Charles. “I will work towards a renewed spirit of cooperation. Our organization will be promoting the spirit and ambience of downtown St. Charles. Public involvement will foster that image that we hope will bring visitors and shoppers to our historic area. There is nothing like historic downtown St. Charles anywhere in the area and we will continue to improve and promote.”

Other officers elected to the board are: Barb Stiegemeier as Vice President of Preservation. Barb is a past President of SMPS. Her dad started the Landmarks Preservation Board.

Rhonda Dyer of Thistle and Clover, Vice President of Promotion.

Bob Schuette of First Capitol Trading Post as Treasurer.

Mary Fran Rash of Main Street Books as Recording Secretary.

Ann Hazelwood of Patches Etc. Quilt Shop as Corresponding Secretary.

Directors elected were:
Cliff Rozar of Cliff’s Custom Cut-outs, Jim Brown of Riverside Sweets, Dan Satterfield a South Main Street resident, John Dengler of John Dengler Tobaconnist and Gene Wood of Cobblestone Cottage. As past president Wood automatically transfers to a director position.

Unsuccessful candidates were Venetia McEntire, V’Anne Mydler, Archie Scott and Suzanne Underwood.