Davis: The Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels Etc. celebrated the opening of their store in O'Fallon with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  I am pictured here with owners, Butch and Sharon Dowdy joined by family and friends. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O'Fallon.

The Crown Jewels Etc. is Missouri's only high end consignment shop that allows you to consign or trade-in. They accept diamonds, gold, silver, timepieces and high end handbags and are located at 234 Fort Zumwalt Square in O'Fallon.  You can reach them by phone: 636-294-6612 or online: www.thecrownjewelsetc.com

Cynthia in the News

Davis elected head of St. Charles County Republicans

By Jo Mannies, Beacon Political Reporter

Posted 2:34 pm Wed., 08.18.10

State Rep. Cynthia Davis will still wield political clout, even though she lost her Republican bid for the state Senate.

Davis, R-O'Fallon, confirmed this afternoon that she has been elected chair of the St. Charles County Republican Central Committee, effective immediately. The vote, conducted Tuesday night, was unanimous, she said.

Davis' selection for the unpaid but powerful post underscores the clout of the Tea Party movement in St. Charles County.

Earlier this month, she unsuccessfully sought to oust state Sen. Scott Rupp, R-Wentzville, in the GOP primary for the 2nd District state Senate post. Davis snagged almost 46 percent of the vote, despite being heavily outspent by Rupp.

Davis is completing the last of her four allowed terms in the state House. So her new job will continue to give her a political base.

"I am tremendously honored to be asked to serve in a larger capacity for our party. This is an important statement for all Republicans because St. Charles County enjoys the prestige of being a major determiner of Missouri politics," Davis said, referring to the county's status as one of the top Republican blocs of votes in the state.

"Our reputation is earned from being able to deliver the votes to shape the outcome of statewide races. The size of our victory margins can propel winners statewide," she added.

Davis said she is promising "enthusiastic, principle-driven leadership" that will focus on promoting what she sees as "the Republican brand ... limiting government, protecting the taxpayers, supporting marriage and morality and standing up for everyone's God-given right to life."

Davis has won a lot of political notice -- and national notoriety -- for her regular legislative newsletters. . . Davis said this afternoon that she plans to "continue sending out regular updates because communication is vital to all successful offices."

Link to the St. Louis Beacon article.

A Little Bit of Humor: Business Sense or Cents?

Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown NY City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5,000. The loan officer was quite taken aback, and requested collateral. "Well, then, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce", the man said. The loan officer promptly had the car driven into the bank's underground parking for safe keeping, and gave him $5,000.

Two weeks later, the man walked through the bank's doors, and asked to settle up his loan and get his car back. The loan officer checked the records and told him, "That will be $5,000 in principal, and $15.40 in interest." The man wrote out a check, thanked the loan officer, and started to walk away.

"Wait sir," the loan officer said, "while you were gone, I found out you are a millionaire. Why in the world would you need to borrow money?

The man smiled. "Where else could I securely park my Rolls-Royce in Manhattan for two weeks and pay only $15.40?"