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Fort Zumwalt South student Devin Livingstone continues to control the ball for the 2019 soccer season. So far this season, Livingstone has scored 12 goals for the Bulldogs and is on his way to beat his record 24 goals scored last season.

Don't look now, but the housing market is making a liar out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500, both of which began October foreshadowing an economic downturn. By comparison to their down numbers, the housing market has been trending up, with new home construction rising to its fastest pace since 2007 in August, and pending home sales trending up as interest rates fall, improving affordability.

On Monday, Sept. 30, the St. Charles County Council, in a decidedly understated vote and in stark contrast to the highly contentious nature of the earlier meetings on the issue, gave final approval to the Missouri Bluffs development. The council voted 5-1 in favor of a 22-month-old proposal offered by Greg Whitaker of NT Builders LLC that would build as many as 221 residences near the Katy Trail.

Letter to the editor from the Oct. 9 issue.

There’s a lot of talk among business leaders and educators across the country regarding 21st century skills. Many are making lists. And, while the frameworks vary, most agree that four key skills are paramount: communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

St. Charles County residents will have opportunities to register to vote, update their voter records, and learn about paid election judge opportunities at several events in the community throughout October. The St. Charles County Election Authority is setting up mobile registration stations to reach more citizens and make these processes easier and more convenient.

As part of a troop project, seven Barnwell Middle School Girl Scouts organized a Little Free Library at Becky-David Elementary. The project helped them qualify for the Bronze Award.

On Sept. 20, Lutheran High’s Sapphires Spirit Squad put on a fundraiser at the Future Cougar Night football game to raise money for the school’s upcoming state competition in Kansas City. They hope to put the funds toward new uniforms for the competition. The fundraiser offered the opportunity for future LHS students to dance with the Sapphires at the game and learn a fun halftime routine. Over 40 future Cougars attended, and the team was able to raise about $1,000.

St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has asked the St. Charles County Council to consider asking voters to approve an amendment to the County Charter to guarantee consumers are aware of additional sales taxes assessed by Community Improvement Districts [CIDs].

Letter to the Editor from the Oct. 9 issue.