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Guns vs. Crayons: Concerned St. Peters Parent Searches For Answers After Sandy Hook Shootings

A local mother shares her thoughts on school safety and what more can be done in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: This is a portion of the letter that I recently sent to my daughter’s school. Just an opinion of a concerned parent… I think for everyone this unimaginable horror has left us with an uneasy feeling and worry in our hearts. How could it be any other way? Children truly are our most prized possession and we must protect them, now. We cannot send the school staff members into a gun fight with crayons and a stamp pad. As my husband and I are talking …

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Letter to O'Fallon City Council From Santa

O'Fallon resident Jim Frain shares a letter from Santa addressed to the city council, mayor and staff.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. In my capacity as a friend of Santa Claus, he has asked me to pass on his thoughts to all of you at the City of O'Fallon.  - Thanks, Jim Frain A LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS TO THE CITY OF O'FALLON Hello Boys and Girls on the City Council, Mayor Hennessy, City Administrator Reisberg and All of the employees of the City of O'Fallon.   I've been watching and listening to your efforts for the residents of O'Fallon. Overall, I'm pleased with what you have done in 2012. As I …

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Public and Community Advocate "For the People" City Council and Municipal Centre "Watch-Dog" O.W.D.C

4:26 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Mr. Frain-LOL, the O' Fallon City Family included me and I was given the gift from a City Council Member that does not believe a word that you say! For the record Mr. Frain-Keith Reisberg "Former City Administrator" was a very bad boy in 2012 and that is why the City Council by a vote 7-2 on January 10th told Mr. Reisberg not to ever come back to City Hall and turn in his badge, his gear, our …   more ›

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Letter to the Editor: O'Fallon Home in High Grove Place Brings Haunting Halloween Fun

Ken Underwood turns his home into a spooky good time for the holiday.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. Letter to the Editor of O'Fallon Patch, You have got to see the spectacular display at #6 High Grove place Ct. here in O’Fallon. Ken Underwood turns his yard and house into the most frightening sight you will ever see, with everything from a real coffin to a working guillotine. It takes weeks for him to set up his stage. He also has real actors involved. Bob Howell O’Fallon City …

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Letter to the Editor: O'Fallon Woman Seeks Help, Donations to Purchase Car

Ly Syin is asking for the support of the community to help her obtain a car so she can find a new job and get her children to and from where they need to go.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: Please Donate $1.00, If everybody donates one dollar. If the Lord leads to donate more that’s great too. I should be able to get the vehicle. Below is my explanation of why I need one: Having my own transportation will empower me, I live in an area where there is no public transportation. Lack of transportation affects my job search, but in some ways it has been a positive experience. It has made me more humble and better at planning. Having …

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Letter to the Editor: O'Fallon Chamber Partners With Jaycees

At this week's Board of Directors meeting, the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce voted to team up with the Jaycee organization to carry out its mission to develop leadership skills.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. To the Editor: Chamber Members, It is my pleasure to introduce you to the O’Fallon Chamber’s “new” Young Professionals program, the O’Fallon Jaycees. At this week's Board of Directors meeting, your Chamber of Commerce has officially voted to partner with the Jaycee organization to carry out its mission, while helping the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and its membership by offering …

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Letter to the Editor: O'Fallon Parent Praises Dardenne Elementary School Teacher

Dana Pierce shares a letter she sent to Fort Zumwalt Superintendent, regarding teacher Jennifer Patchin going above and beyond.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error. If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. Hi Dr. DuBray, I wanted to send you a letter to talk to you about my daughter Allison Pierce who is in Mrs. Patchin's first grade class. Back in August, the week before school started, a tragic event happened on my street. The 18-year-old boy across the street hung himself in his garage. My daughter came yelling in the house that the neighbor was hurt my husband ran over and began …

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Letter to the Editor: Reader Urges Council to Vote Down Contract for Evaluating Trash Service

At Thursday's meeting, the O'Fallon City Council will vote on a resolution for a contract with Shaw Environmental to evaluate the city's Environmental Services Department.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. To the Editor: $45,377 Ladies and Gentleman, the number above is finally in writing. The proposal can be found on the city website under Mayor/City Council, agenda for next City Council Meeting. There has not been a single resident that has voiced a need for this evaluation nor has any committee of citizen involvement voiced a need for this evaluation. The cost of this item has not …

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Jim Frain

8:29 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Hey Rich, Thanks for your input discussing competition. You might want to compare the O'Fallon pricing for trash/recycling pick up with our neighboring cities...it's not even close with O'Fallon being dramatically lower. There was a time in O'Fallon, and many other cities when it was "open game" on your choice for a hauler. It was then and would now be a disaster...Four or five garbage trucks and…   more ›

Letter to the Editor: Smoking Ban Bill Limits Local Control

House Bill 2103 would exempt businesses with at least 60 percent retail sales from alcohol, tobacco or entertainment from local smoking bans.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. To the Editor: A current Missouri legislative bill co-sponsored by Rep. Kathie Conway (R-St. Charles County) would compromise the health and safety of Missouri citizens as well as prevent them from determining what is best for their local communities. This bill would prohibit Missouri cities and counties from banning smoking in establishments where at least 60 percent of sales come …

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Reverend Scott E. Lee

2:12 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

I think the new bill's scope is too narrow. It needs to be expanded to include restaurants. It goes like this: I open a restaurant. I allow smoking in certain sections of my restaurant. I have customers that smoke and customers that don't smoke. I make money. If I thought I could make MORE money by eliminating the smoking section, I would eliminate the smoking section. Simple market-driven …   more ›

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Letter to the Editor: Proposed 'Smoking Ban' Doesn't Protect Non-Smokers

Wendy Prakop, of Smoke Free St. Charles County, says a ban should protect workers and patrons from second hand smoke.

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Reverend Scott E. Lee

6:58 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

I never understood the anti-smoking bans. Major, big-box, national chains have smoking policies that protect the workers from the evils of smoking already. It's the mom-and-pop places that usually do not. So who is getting hurt here? My take on it is simple: Leave it to the business owners. If non-smokers want to patronize or work in an environment where smoking is allowed, let them. If a non-…   more ›

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Letter to the Editor: Dave Hinman Responds to Letter From Reader

O'Fallon Fire Protection District Board Director candidate addresses allegations from a letter to the editor sent to Patch last week.

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: Recently, there was a letter to the editor written by Mr. Bomont that was published in the Patch. I would like to address a few of the items that were a little incorrect.  His first statement “The O’Fallon Fire Protection District has a history of great service to us, the citizens.  They go above and beyond when they take care of people and their belongings.” Is 100% correct and I agree we have one of the best public entity staffs around. Mr. …

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