Community Weighs in on the Smoking Ban Issue

Residents took definite sides on the smoking ban issue. The effort to put the smoking ban on the ballot was defeated, but it is likely to resurface through St. Charles County Council action or a citizen initiative petition.

Before the St. Charles County Council voted on the smoke-free ballot issue on Monday, several people addressed the council regarding the proposal. St. Charles County Council members defeated the proposal to put the smoke-free issue on the November 2012 ballot. Following are some excerpts from what residents said. Sharon Lee, manager of Siteman Cancer Center in BJC St. Peters Hospital “Tobacco use has a direct relationship to causing cancer. “I don’t think this is about public rights as much as it is ‘Let the public speak.’ So once again, we would ask you to let the public make this decision. Let them vote in the November 2012 election, and let their vote be heard.” Jerry Haferkamp of St. Charles Haferkamp said the American Legion in St. …

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John Durajczyk

12:18 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2011

Considering drinking is the state pastime of Minnesota (what else is there during 8 months of winter) it means there's only 1 bar per block now...500 establishments is a drop in the beer barrel. Probably saved some innocent lives getting drunks off the roads, too!   more ›

Patch Picks

Patch Picks: Five Places to Enjoy Super Sunday

Watching the big game alone isn't fun, so here's five place to watch the Super Bowl.

Starting today, St. Peters Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.   You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Do you have plans for the big game Sunday? Here’s Patch’s picks for your Superbowl destination: Hooters All Stars Bar Parrot's Restaurant & Sports Bar Mid Rivers Bar & Grill Buffalo …

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Top Five Things to Do This Weekend

Columnist Kelly Glueck offers up her Top Five places to keep the new year one big party.

New Years was last week, and there is no reason to stop the party now. The following bars and clubs offer fun and exciting options for St. Peters residents. Whether it is karaoke, dancing, drink specials, pool or darts, everyone is covered. So kick out those dancing shoes and have a great time this weekend! The Electric Cowboy just reinstated Saturday Night Happy Hour. The Electric Cowboy, off Cloverleaf Dr., offers its guests a conveniently centered hardwood dance floor and with the sounds of modern rock and country music. Get there before 8 p.m. for no cover charge. Happy hour at The Electric Cowboy is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Keep an eye on the calendar, the Electric Cowboy often has monthly contests with cash prizes. Gameday Sports Grill…

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