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St. Charles County News News & Information on trends, events and business in the St. Charles County including the cities of St. Charles, O'Fallon and St. Peters, Missouri St. Louis Front Page P.O. Box 1354 St. Louis, MO 63188 Voice: 314-771-0200 Fax: 314-771-0300 To submit news, contact: editor@slfp.com To advertise, contact: advertising@slfp.com  |
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 ST. CHARLES, July 25, 2002 - Sally and Allen Stith review plans for their ride in the National Rally from St. Charles to Seaside, Oregon, which was traveling the Lewis & Clark Trail. Three replica boats (pictured in background) were displayed by the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles. by Bob Moore, SLFP.com ST. CHARLES COUNTY, (SLFP.com), July 25, 2002 - Nearly 400 Harley Davidson riders gathered at Frontier Park in St. Charles, Thursday, July 25, for special activities highlighting the start of the National Rally from St. Charles to Seaside, Oregon, along the Lewis & Clark Trail. "We are Harley Davidson enthusiasts heading on their fourth cross country ride," said Allen Stith, who was traveling with his wife on their fourth ride. "We particularly like the Lewis and Clark story which we've read. Dr. Steven Ambrose wrote a great book called, Undaunted Courage, which sparked our interest. However, we would ride any ride that Harley Davidson put on. This just makes it special," said Stith. The couple has been riding for 10 years. Donna Costellia, assistant director, St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that the Harley Davidson riders were from all over the world, including couples from Japan, Portugal, France and Australia. "There are also riders from every nearly state. They are starting in St. Charles because this is where Lewis & Clark started their great adventure," said Costellia. Tonight they will be staying at area hotels and bed & breakfasts St. Charles before heading out tomorrow for the ride." Corps members of the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, dressed in full uniform, eagerly answered questions and provided demonstrations of period life. Harley riders also enjoyed performances by the Lewis & Clark fife and drum corps. The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles will set up a period camp for training activities at Fort Bellefountaine, September 20 - 22, and at Fort Massac, October 18 - 20. Next August, Corp members will begin their reenactment journey at Elizabeth, PA, as part of the bicentennial celebration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held recently for a Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center on the Missouri River at St. Charles. The new facility will house the three boats of the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, as well as new displays concentrating on the plants along the river and an interpretation space for the public. When completed, the Nature Center will house the displays now at the Lewis and Clark Center in historic St. Charles. 
to Proposed St. Charles Convention Center ST. CHARLES COUNTY, (SLFP.com), July 3, 2002 - Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. has announced plans for a new $36 million, 265-suite Embassy Suites Hotel in St. Charles. The 11-story hotel will be built adjacent to the planned Saint Charles Convention Center. The strategic combination of the Embassy Suites Hotel - Saint Charles and the new Saint Charles Convention Center will add more than 144,000 square feet of meeting space to the area, with 5,200 square feet of flexible meeting space on-site at the hotel. The short drive from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and downtown St. Louis, the generous amount of new meeting space, and the hotel and convention center's close proximity will contribute to creating the ideal setting for a range of group and convention business. Located at I-70 less than two miles from the heart of historic Saint Charles, the Embassy Suites Hotel also will provide guests with convenient access to the charming shops, restaurants and nature trails that make 233-year-old Saint Charles a popular tourist destination. The hotel will create the appropriate environment for a variety of upscale engagements from lavish weddings and reunions to corporate functions. The development of the Embassy Suites - Saint Charles and the Saint Charles Convention Center has received tremendous support from local city officials. "The Embassy Suites - Saint Charles and the Saint Charles Convention Center will fill a need that has been lacking in this area for several years," said Mayor York in a statement. "The new construction will provide much-needed meeting space, as well as an upscale, full-service hotel that is critical to elevating Saint Charles to the status of an international tourist destination. In addition, these establishments will have a tremendous economic impact in the area, bringing more than 500 full-time jobs and nearly $1 million in annual tax revenue." Promising to secure a unique niche in the Saint Charles community, the hotel and convention center plan to unite sales and marketing staff at the two facilities to centralize efforts and to promote the hotel and convention center as first-class facilities that complement one another. The combined staff will provide a full-range of event planning assistance and catering. "Saint Charles' emphasis on maintaining its cultural and historical foundation combined with its proximity to major local attractions make it a strategic locale for a convention hotel," said John Q. Hammons, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. "I'm honored to participate in this exciting venture that is certain to provide phenomenal economic growth to the city of Saint Charles." Construction on the Embassy Suites Hotel - Saint Charles is expected to begin in spring 2003, followed by the hotel opening in fall 2004. The interior of the hotel will be designed with the signature atrium style of John Q. Hammons Hotels and will feature a decor that complements the charm of restored historic Saint Charles. Stephen Powell, chief executive officer, Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau, said, "Historic Saint Charles has been welcoming visitors since 1769, and we welcome Mr. Hammons' Embassy Suites Hotel as our newest partner in our aggressive efforts to establish Saint Charles as a meeting and convention destination." County Begins Park Explorer Kids Club ST. CHARLES COUNTY, (SLFP.com), June 4, 2002 - The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department invites youths age 5 to 12 to begin a brand new adventure at Quail Ridge Park on Thursday, June 6. The Park Explorer Kids Club is planned as a fun and innovative program is a way to get children interested in nature and active in the St Charles County Parks system. "It's a great opportunity to get out and play in the parks," says Park Program Coordinator Andrew Degginger. To become a Park Explorer, youths must attend three of six scheduled program adventures and complete four activities in the program book. Each adventure will begin at 10:00 a.m. at shelter #3 at Quail Ridge Park and will last approximately one hour. Successful participants will receive their Park Explorer certificate at a special awards luncheon scheduled for August 15 following the final program adventure. The program schedule is:
Register by June 5 to join the St. Charles County Park Explorer Kids Club adventure. A registration fee of $8.00 covers the entire adventure including all scheduled events, materials, the awards lunch, and a ton of fun. Park Explorer Kids Club programs are available for all abilities. If special accommodations are needed, contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department 48 hours prior to the program by calling (636) 949-7535. Contact the department for additional details about the Park Explorer Kids Club or other programs and activities available through the St. Charles County Parks Department. Archived News: Missouri Floods Are Costly For Those Caught Unprepared Groundbreaking for O'Fallon Water Treatment Plant County Seeks Task Force Members for Master Plan 2015 St. Charles Expedition Reenact the portion of the Lewis & Clark Expedition on the Ohio River Pioneer Days at Daniel Boone Home Bass Pro Shops Arrives in St. Charles Ameristar Rolls Out New Master Plan Hit the Road on the Web in St. Charles World Cup Ice Speedway Championships Restaurant Inspection Scores Now Online Station Casino St. Charles Sold County Opens Quail Ridge Park Family Arena Settles With Union Former Hostage Talks About Prayer Battle by the Bridge' Highway 370 Becomes Missouri's High Tech Corridor World's Toughest Rodeo - Ruff & Tumble Up Close and Personal at the Rodeo Otters Continue Winning Streak Otters Win Inaugural Game at Arena Ground Breaking for Family Arena MasterCard Builds for Future Coca-Cola Builds in St. Charles Return to St. Louis Front Page  The St. Louis Front Page is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan St. Louis area. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 1996 - 2008 Moore Design Group . |
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