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To the Editor: Thomas Sowell’s “Random Thoughts” (West Newsmagazine, Dec. 4) do as they are designed. His random thoughts cause the reader to pause and reflect on current affairs without being judgmental. Mr. Howard’s disdain for Thomas Sowell, Fox News, and anyone critical of the disastrous Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) reflects his inability or unwillingness to take off the blinders (“Letters to the Editor,” West Newsmagazine, Dec. 18). It would be good if Mr. Howard would come out of the “carnival house of mirrors,” where everything is distorted, and realize that this country is not heading in a good direction on many fronts under the Obama administration. Perhaps I should be more tolerant of those who attempt to foist their misguided views as if they are truisms because they think them to be so. I am a conservative, but I am also a retired Naval officer, a retired school teacher and a retired executive of a major corporation and have been around the block a few times. My view of Mr. Howard is that he prefers to sit around and pontificate on what a great society this could be if we only had more socialism and less of a free capitalistic society. If my letter seems to be venting my frustrations, it’s because all too often the people who want to make drastic changes to the ideas and values that made America great had nothing to do with making America the most desirable place in the world to live. Rarely have I seen the Mr. Howards of this world make any major contributions or sacrifices. They are, however, quick to criticize and appear to be condescending to those of us who have strived to make this country great. I wish more people would speak out and not take everything for granted. Maybe they don’t care where this country is heading, but I think we need to wake up, pay attention to what is going on and put people in office who will carry out the will of the people rather than direct all their efforts at solidifying their power and gaining further wealth – typically, at our expense. Dave Kearney Wildwood

“Ran Dumb Thoughts.” This is how liberals think. Anyone who disagrees with their point of view is dumb. Mr. Howard states that “some of us exhibit a penchant for Fox News-like facts (read absurd opinions).” Really, Mr. Howard? The “facts” on NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC and CNN are the only accurate ones? Are you aware that Fox News beats the competition hands down and has more viewers than CNN and MSNBC combined? Does this mean that all those viewers are dumb? I guess in your opinion we would be. Thankfully Thomas Sowell speaks to the conservatives in the West County area, and we appreciate his words of wisdom. You don’t have to read his column. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. Just like I choose not to read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch because I don’t agree with any of its politics or opinions. The Post-Dispatch is published daily. West Newsmagazine is published only once a week. Surely you can choose not to read Mr. Sowell’s column once a week. Ellen Elmore Ballwin

Voices from newsmagazinenetwork.com Editor’s note: While West Newsmagazine was on hiatus in print, newsmagazinenetwork.com allowed us to provide you with continuous news coverage. One story, which appeared only online, generated not only comments from readers, but also inclusion in the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Daily Economic News. “St. Louis City, County engages young professionals in economic development,” written by Molly James, generated the following comments.

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‘St. Louis City, County engages young professionals in economic development’ “This is really inspiring to see St. Louis ‘Successful Twin Oaks’ on the map for successful startup cities! “I have lived in Twin Oaks for 17 years. A dynamic group of innovative entrepre- Although I have not been involved in the neurs can certainly make a big difference.” politics of the Village, I have taken advan– Angela tage of the benefits of living in Twin Oaks. Our elected Trustees, especially (but not “It would be so amazing for St. Louis to limited to) Ray Slama, are devoted to the become a young city magnet. We have lost functioning of our community. I have our best and brightest kids. They go off to seen so often how they volunteer their university and don’t come back home. I time and effort so that we have a beautiful, Blood donoros needed can only hope and pray St. Louis will be safe, friendly and financially stable area in To the Editor: As severe winter weather begins to subside, attractive to former St. Louisans such as which to live. This is the focus of all our the American Red Cross is asking all eligible Jack Dorsey or others. St. Louis is a gem Trustees. Our government definitely serves blood and platelet donors to help offset a in the rough. Go St. Louis, go!” our people. Thanks, Ray.” weather-related shortfall in donations. – Rebecca – Neal Handler Approximately 300 blood drives across 25 states were canceled across the U.S. due “I hope new businesses thrive in St. Louis ‘People of the Year’ to snow and extreme cold in recent weeks. to help it advance its industries. It would “I wrote the story about Elsa Klarich, The blood drive cancellations resulted in a be nice to find a success in the city where and I met and interviewed her when she shortfall of nearly 8,800 blood and platelet I grew up.” was home briefly this summer. She is one donations since Jan. 2. In the Missouri– Jimmy of those rare individuals who is doing so Illinois Blood Services Region, severe much good and who is so unimpressed winter weather forced the cancellation of “As a young professional who had to with herself that you feel truly humbled nearly 30 Red Cross blood drives, result- leave St. Louis to pursue my career inter- in her presence. We are all blessed to have ing in about 875 fewer than expected blood ests, I see a great need for this type of ini- people like Elsa out there in the world donations last week alone. tiative. I would love to see St. Louis thrive caring for those who need her most.” Platelet donors, as well as blood donors with booming new small businesses and – Carol Enright with the most in-demand blood types – O more job opportunities for the great people positive and negative, A negative and B in this wonderful city! With so many amaznegative – are urgently needed to give ing colleges and universities, each year blood in the days and weeks ahead to thousands of talented minds enter the city. offset the shortfall. It would be great if an environment was Platelets, a key clotting component of created that could keep them here! Let’s blood often needed by cancer patients, make this happen! Great article!” must be transfused within five days of – Scott donation, so donations are constantly needed. Red blood cells, the oxygen – car“So happy to hear that a formalized effort rying component of blood, are the most is being made to encourage entrepreneurs To the Editor: I am responding to Bill Howard’s letter widely transfused blood product and must to stay here in St. Louis. I think it is smart to include young professionals in the conto the editor titled “All of the Above revis- be transfused within 42 days. Submit your letter to: Simply visit redcrossblood.org to make versation since that is really who we want ited” published in West Newsmagazine on an appointment or for more information. after all. I can’t wait to see what the next Dec. 18. editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com Scott Caswell steps are going to be!” I am not at all surprised that Mr. Howard Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Region – Michelle Marcus calls Thomas Sowell’s opinion column

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A series of unfortunate events We’ve all heard the expression, “No good deed goes unpunished,” but it’s reasonable to think that Jessica Dudding never thought that she’d end up facing criminal charges for rescuing a dog on a freezing December night. Here’s the story if you haven’t already heard it. Dudding spotted the dog while out looking at Christmas lights with her family in Troy, Mo. The dog was wearing a collar as if he was a family pet, but someone had chained him to a sewer pipe and he looked abandoned. When she couldn’t find any identifying information on him, Dudding contacted the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. The responding officer told her that the nearest shelter was in Wentzville in St. Charles County, but he wasn’t certain that the shelter would take a dog found in Lincoln County. Dudding decided to give it a try. That’s when her good intentions got her into trouble. When she arrived at the Wentzville police department, she lied and said she found the dog along the Wentzville Parkway. For the pooch, whose name is Diesel, the story has a happy ending. Dudding posted a picture of him on her Facebook page, and his owners, the Campbells, posted signs around the area – through a series of events those two actions combined to reunite Diesel with his family. Seems he has slipped out of the Campbells’ yard, which is protected by an electrical fence, when the battery in his collar failed. His family was thrilled to have him back. But the Wentzville police department

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Local landmarks selected for ‘Cakeway to the West’ St. Louis is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, and as part of the city’s yearlong celebration, the stl250 organizing agency hosted a 2013 year-end regional contest to select regional iconic landmarks for its “Cakeway to the West” project. Cakeway to the West will provide residents and visitors with an interactive almanac of 250 locations that tell the story of St. Louis’ past, present and future. Manchester’s historic city hall, The Lyceum, will be one of those locations, chosen by popular vote as one of the top 50 favorites. Barretts Elementary, also located in Manchester, is another landmark that earned a place in the top 50. As part of the yearlong recognition, both The Lyceum and Barretts Elementary will receive a 4-foot-tall, fiberglass birthday cake for display. The cakes will feature custom “decorating” by area artists and will be installed during the city’s official anniversary weekend, Feb. 14-16. The remaining 200 cake locations also will be announced by stl250 at that time.

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West County’s St. Joseph’s Academy and the Endangered Wolf Center along with the Missouri Civil War Museum, featured in West Newsmagazine in November, also made it into the 50 favorite category and will receive a cake for display.

WILLDWOOD EPA hosts Strecker Forest open house On Wednesday, Jan, 15 from 7-8:30 p.m., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, will host an Open House meeting to discuss the upcoming environmental contamination removal action planned at the Strecker Forest Subdivision site at the 165-177 block of Strecker Road in Wildwood. The meeting will take place at the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 300 Clarkson Road in Ellisville.

WEST COUNTY Citizens Police academies scheduled St. Louis County Police will co-host a Citizens Police Academy at the West County Precinct, 232 Vance Road, from 7-9 p.m. on eight consecutive Wednesdays, beginning on Feb. 26, with graduation on April 16, 2014. Chief of Police Timothy Fitch described the academy as “the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with the officers who serve and protect your community.” The Town & Country Police Department will be joining the Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Frontenac and the Olivette police departments to present a second Citizens’ Police academy on nine consecutive Tuesdays beginning March 4 with an April 29 graduation date. Topics covered in the Academy will include constitutional and criminal law, the use of force, criminal investigations, traffic safety, pursuits, D.W.I. esnforcement, patrol tactics, victim/witness responses to criminal activity, 911 dispatch operations and more. Participants will have the opportunity to fire a department-issued firearm under the close supervision of a firearms instructor. Participants will also experience real-life role play scenarios. Each academy is open to all St. Louis County residents and is free of charge. Advanced registration is required and seating is limited. To obtain a registration form or other details about the Feb. 26-April 16 academy, contact Officers Aaron Dilks at adilks@stlouisco.com or 349-8120, or Vincent Bazzoni at vbazzoni@stlouisco. com or (314) 615-0700. For more information or to enroll in the March 4-April 29 Citizens Police academy contact Officer Katie Exline at exlinek@ town-and-country.org or (314) 587-2892.

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WITH INFLUENZA ON THE RISE, SWINE FLU SURFACES AS DOMINANT STRAIN

Residents are encouraged to take precautions, get vaccinated By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com St. Louis and the surrounding regions are seeing a resurgence of the H1N1 strain of Type A influenza, more commonly known as the swine flu. According to Dr. Faisal Khan, the director of Communicable Disease Control at the St. Louis County Health Department, most of the reported cases of the flu in St. Louis County have been diagnosed as swine flu. Between Dec. 6 and Jan. 5, St. Louis County recorded 833 cases of Type A influenza out of 849 reported cases of the flu. Only 16 cases were recorded as a different strain of influenza during that time period. Each strain of the influenza virus has its share of differences, but one of the swine flu’s more distinctive traits is its target age-range. Typically young adults, people between the ages of 25 to 50, are at the highest risk of contracting it. “Typically this strain does effect young adults more than people at both extremes of age,” Khan said. “The people who are coming down with the worst signs and symptoms, the people who are sickest because of it, are young adults.” Of the 849 cases reported in St. Louis

County, 271 affected ages 25-49. The age range with the second highest number of swine flu cases was 15-24, with 120 cases recorded. As of Dec. 27, the Missouri Department of Health had recorded 877 deaths statewide related to influenza and pneumonia in the current flu season. In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the swine flu a pandemic; a description meaning the virus had spread worldwide. According to data compiled on the St. Louis County website, the 2009 pandemic of swine flu recorded 2,179 cases over a 34-week period in the county. While this is over double the amount of recorded cases so far for the 2013-2014 flu season, there are several mitigating factors. The majority of cases involving swine flu in 2009 were reported in the first 12 weeks of that 34-week period, whereas documented cases for the 2013-2014 flu season did not see a large increase until after the 12-week mark, around the start of November. The second factor is that the 2013-2014 flu season is not over yet. Potentially, it will be several more months before swine flu is out of circulation. But, Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infections disease specialist and consultant for Barnes-

Jewish Hospital, said flu activity might be close to flattening out. “There’s some early indicators that maybe we’re nearing, or at, peak activity,” Lawrence said. “(Over) the next one to two weeks we’ll really know for sure whether the worst is over or if we still have a rough ride yet to go.” He said the “flattening out” might be a false positive, given off by the lack of school and work due to the holidays and weather over the last several weeks. Since there is still time left in the 20132014 flu season, the health department along with area medical professionals are recommending that as many people as possible receive influenza vaccinations. Additionally, people are being asked to be extra cautious in terms of transmitting the virus further. Dr. Dennis Keithly, chairman of the Mercy emergency department, said that the swine flu is easily transferred through hand contact and coughing. He said people should take advantage of available hand sanitizer and wash their hands frequently. For those living in the same house as a person who has contracted the flu, placing a breathing mask on the infected person can help reduce the spread of the virus into

the air. Identifying the virus early can be essential in preventing swine flu from developing more debilitating symptoms, according to Elizabeth Lucas, medical director for St. Luke’s Urgent Care. Severe body aches, a dry cough, headaches and a high fever are See INFLUENZA, page 17

ST. LOUIS CITY-COUNTY MERGER

Meeting tonight kicks off series of community forums, public meetings By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com At 7 p.m. tonight (Jan. 15) at St. Louis County Library headquarters, 1640 S Lindbergh Blvd., Common Sense for St. Louis, a new grassroots citizens’ organization established to fight the proposed St. Louis City/County merger, will hold its first public meeting. CSSL spokesperson Jennifer Bird said that in addition to providing a voice for city and country residents who oppose the planned merger, the new nonpartisan group promises to propose innovative ways to encourage greater citizen involvement in government and address pressing issues facing the St. Louis area. “People need to be able to make their own decisions based on accurate information,” she said. Likewise, Better Together, a grassroots project sponsored by the Missouri Council for a Better Economy (MCBE) and funded via private donations through MCBE, has tentatively scheduled a series of public discussions and forums set to begin in February.

Exact dates were not known at presstime, but Executive Director Nancy Rice said Better Together will examine how municipal services are delivered to those who live in the city and county; compare the status quo to best practices, and identify opportunities for improved effectiveness and cost. “We’re not advocating for any one solution,” Rice said. She said the planned discussions and forums “are not to reveal what we think but ask questions, in an effort to allow the public to add their voice to what they think should happen next.” Both groups are committed to the idea that the more informed citizens are, the better it will be for both the city and county. Both groups also say they are committed to financial responsibility. “Better Together was born in response to growing public interest in addressing the fragmented nature of local government throughout St. Louis City and County, which dates back to 1876, when St. Louis city broke away from St. Louis County,” said Ambassador George Herbert (Bert)

Walker III, Better Together board member and MCBE chairman of the board. “There are lots of opinions but not much information out there.” Thus far, there has been no comprehensive single study that has looked across the city and county to determine whether the region could improve both service and cost by streamlining and eliminating redundancies, Rice said. She noted that the main thing her group will do is compile data and drive an inclusive, transparent process of developing and assembling information other organizations can use to craft their own plans for what the future of the region should look like, as well as judge plans put forth by others. About 1.3 million people in St. Louis City and County are served by 116 local governments, 91 municipalities and 23 fire districts. According to Rice, the costs associated with funding all 116 governments have reached $2 billion per year, which she said underscores the need to revisit the discussion to reunite the region.

Over the next 16 months, Better Together will conduct six community-based studies, compile information and make it understandable and publicly available, Rice said. The studies will be conducted in succession on topics including public finance; economic development; public health; public safety; parks, recreation and infrastructure; and finally, administration. Rice said that early in 2015 a clear picture of current practices will be laid out, which will put all interested parties in a position to compare current against best practices, look at the performance of local governments, and identify opportunities for improved effectiveness and cost. This information will allow groups and organizations to have the information needed to craft proposals for how the city and county could move forward in the future. Better Together’s website is at bettertogetherstl.com. Common Sense for St. Louis has a website at dontmergeus.com. Editor’s Note: A longer version of this story appears online at newsmagazinenetwork.com

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cancel classes and parents to speculate as to why. Asked about suggested discontent among the First Student mechanics and drivers, Sloan said there could be some dissatisfaction about lost overtime with the new procedure but described any such unrest as minor and not a factor in the Jan. 3 situation. For its part, First Student said it continued operations as usual during the holiday break. “We start buses up, check the systems and continue to perform preventive maintenance,” the statement asserted. In the aftermath and with even colder weather looming, First Student and Rockwood agreed on steps aimed at avoiding a repeat, according to Kim Cranston, the district’s chief communications officer. Startup times were revised for cold weather conditions with crews beginning their work as early as 1 a.m. More spare batteries also will be kept on hand and more generators have been added to power engine block heaters. Maintenance practices receiving extra attention during cold weather include testing of all vehicle batteries, purging of air brake tanks, adding brake line deicer in buses equipped with air brakes and checks of all fluid levels, First Student stated. Sloan noted that an air brake problem during the aborted Jan. 3 bus route operations “got blown out of proportion.” According to some reports, Rockwood had 84 buses with air brake problems. “We only have 28 buses with air brakes,” Sloan explained. “What happened was that we had one bus – bus No. 84 – with an air brake problem.”

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Challenges continue for Central County Emergency 911 dispatch By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net Actions by three local fire chiefs – Ernie Rhodes of West County EMS and Fire Protection District, Ken Black of Creve Coeur Fire Protection District and Steve Ohlswanger of Maryland Heights Fire Protection District – are being cited as the reason for a recent resolution by the Metro West Fire Protection District Board to remove the district as one of the owner-operators of Central County Emergency 911. On Dec. 17, the Metro West board unanimously voted to move forward with becoming simply a CCE service user, or contract entity. Board Chairman Tim Flora noted in a press statement that “the Metro West board (also) voted unanimously to give CCE 911 a six-month notice (as required) to terminate the back-up site lease agreement” between the fire district and the dispatch center, “and for the CCE 911back-up site to be removed from our facility.” According to the resolution, the chiefs’ attendance at a St. Louis County Emergency Communications Commission meeting early in December was one of the factors that spurred the Metro West board decision.

At that meeting, the chiefs reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of service CCE was providing and said their departments wanted to receive dispatch services from the St. Louis County Emergency Communications Center now under construction in Ohlendorf West Park off Hanna Road in West County. Presumably, such a move would not occur until the end of 2014 when the new county center comes online; however, if and when such a move occurs, it would mean a substantial drop in CCE’s revenue stream. Additionally, the resolution charges that the chiefs’ actions caused the commission to table a grant request to reimburse CCE for costs associated with the dispatch center’s recent expansion, adding to concerns over CCE’s financial stability. Despite concerns, ECC Director David Barney said the grant application was tabled because it failed to show the savings necessary to justify the money requested. He noted that the dispatch center may be eligible for a grant later, depending on how future decisions tie in with what CCE has done in its expansion moves. The commission can reimburse 70 percent of the amount another agency spends for communications equipment and capabili-

ties if those outlays save money the ECC otherwise would have spent for the same purpose. CCE has spent well over $1 million in preparing to handle the additional volume of 911 emergency calls and establishing communication links with the increased number of fire and emergency medical operations it now serves. CCE also paid a consulting firm $10,000 to prepare the grant request. Those expenditures were made before CCE began receiving tax levy proceeds from former South County Fire Alarm and North Central Fire Alarm participants, now CCE clients. To cover those costs, the dispatch center had to use funds from its reserves and a bank line of credit. Also planning to withdraw immediately as a CCE owner is Meramec Ambulance District, which has chosen to contract services as a user in order to balance its 2014 budget. Under the current system, CCE’s userowners levy a tax on real estate and personal property of 5 cents per $100 assessed valuation and pass those revenues through to the dispatch center to finance its operations. Users are charged a lower rate of 3.5 cents per $100 assessed valuation. Taken as a whole, the situations pose

serious financial and governance issues. If three of its user-owners withdraw from CCE, while two others change their status, it is possible that CCE would be left with one current director – namely Jane Cunningham, representing the Monarch Fire Protection District. Much of CCE’s current challenges stems from decisions made and actions taken in regard to the dispatch center’s expansion. One of those decisions – to hire Coleen Dealey, of Staunton, Ill., as a consultant to advise CCE on how best to handle its expansion efforts – has resulted in accusations of: • inappropriate business dealings involving Dealey and Rhodes • a June 2013 request by Rhodes that CCE Executive Director Michael Turner “be relieved of oversight of CCE IT (information technology)” • a subsequent investigation by former St. Louis Circuit Judge Michael Calvin, now associated with the Spencer Fain Britt & Browne law firm • a separate investigation by Flora, who in addition to serving on the Metro West and CCE boards is the president of MidWest Protective Service; and concern over See CENTRAL COUNTY, page 21

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By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net Chesterfield and Wildwood residents living in the South Eatherton Road area between Wild Horse Creek and Centaur Roads probably were happy to learn that the St. Louis County Council had approved an ordinance prohibiting through traffic of tractor-trailer trucks along that stretch of roadway. Designed to keep big rigs off the narrow, twisting road that has steep drop-offs on both sides and virtually no shoulders, the action was taken in July of 2012. Signs noting the restriction were put up the following month. But enforcement of the prohibition has fallen through the cracks since then. St. Louis County police say that stretch of South Eatherton is within the city limits of Chesterfield, but Chesterfield’s finest say they can’t enforce a county ordinance unless the city has one saying basically the same thing. In the meantime, 18-wheelers keep on truckin’ up the narrow road, or try to – often without success. Prompting the county council’s action were complaints from residents about hazards posed by large trucks on a road clearly not built for that kind of traffic. Incidents of trucks slipping off the road and blocking it, as well as other accidents and near-misses, have been reported at various times. However, Chesterfield Police Chief Ray Johnson says help is on the way. “There had been some discussion about restricting tractor-trailers on that segment of Eatherton, but the county’s action on the ordinance caught us a little by surprise,” Johnson said. “Now, we just need to get the wheels in motion here so that our officers can enforce it.” Johnson theorized about why trucks use the route, which is essentially an extension of Hwy. 109. “Some drivers may have viewed it as a shortcut between I-64 and I-44, especially

if it showed up on their GPS system as the shortest route,” he said. The same holds true for heavier trucks exiting the new outlet mall onto Olive Street Road, which empties onto N. Eatherton Road headed south. From I-44 headed north, State Route 109, or Hwy. 109 as it is commonly known, is an improved roadway over which larger trucks can move easily. The state road and Eatherton become one north of Route 100, but Hwy. 109 ends at Wild Horse Creek Road. Similarly, southbound traffic has good road until North Eatherton turns into South Eatherton at Centaur Road. Less than a mile long, the stretch of South Eatherton between Centaur and Wild Horse Creek is the problem area where signs at either end now declare “No thru tractor-trailers on South Eatherton Rd.” Last week, with icy conditions plaguing the area, commuters continued to witness trucks challenging the ordinance. “I should have taken a picture of it,” said Joe Ritter. “There was a truck trying to cross the railroad tracks at Centaur Road in an attempt to get up South Eatherton Road. I thought, ‘If you’re having trouble with the little hill that carries the tracks, you’ll never make it up the big hill.’” But Ritter had no doubt that the truck was going to attempt the big hill anyway. “It’s at least a once-a-month occurrence,” he said in regard to trucks failing to successfully maneuver the hill. Johnson predicted that Chesterfield will act “very soon” on an ordinance providing its officers authority to enforce the prohibition, and County Councilmember Greg Quinn (R-District 7), who sponsored the county ordinance, agreed. “The county and city of Chesterfield have had a very good working relationship and I’m sure action will be taken quickly on the issue,” he said.

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Highway Patrol concludes Ellisville City Hall file tampering investigation By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Missouri State Highway Patrol has concluded its preliminary inquiry into the case of potential tampering of computer data at Ellisville’s City Hall, and has chosen not to pursue the investigation further. “After making preliminary inquiries into the matter the patrol has declined to conduct an investigation,” Highway Patrol Sgt. Kevin Hunter said. “It does not appear that the matter at hand would rise to a felony level.” The investigation was spurred by an incident at city hall in which a person, or persons, allegedly gained access to the city manager’s computer and potentially compromised city files. At the time of the allegation, Councilmember Gary Voss (District 1) brought the incident to the attention of West Newsmagazine and said he felt keeping the incident a secret would result in more harm for the city than good. After hearing of the Highway Patrol’s conclusion, he said he doesn’t understand why an investigation could not be conducted. “A lot of time and work went into this thing,” Voss said. “No one wants to investigate it?” Hunter said that currently it is not appropriate to release the details of the investigation, including information regarding why the case was deemed not to have involved felony conduct. Hunter said that the results of the preliminary inquiry do not necessarily mean

that the investigation cannot be reopened at a later date. Reports from the Highway Patrol’s investigation are being transferred to the St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office, and Hunter said once the prosecutor looks over the case, there is a chance that the investigation may be continued. “They may look at it and see something differently, or see a little twist on something that wasn’t seen before,” Hunter said. Ellisville’s impending independent audit may provide a second avenue through which the investigation may be revived,

according to Mayor Adam Paul. Paul said that if the audit’s results contain details related to this investigation, the city could bring that information to the Highway Patrol for further examination. “Sometimes you’ve got to take matters into your own hands,” Paul said. “We’ll get to the bottom of it as best as we can.” According to Paul, the council has made headway in regards to initiating the independent audit. Several residents had called for a forensic audit of the city around the time that the alleged com-

puter-tampering incident was brought to public attention. Paul said that currently the council has narrowed their selection down to a single auditing firm, and that each councilmember has been tasked with putting together a list of areas within the city they would like the firm to look at more closely. “We’re definitely going to do it,” Paul said. “We’re definitely doing the independent audit. We have to (because) at this point, city hall has been compromised. “It’s going to help me sleep at night.”

INFLUENZA, from page 13 all symptoms that should not be ignored. Lucas said that for people with underlying medical issues, such as diabetes, lung disease and such, it is important that treatment is started within the first 48 hours. Even for those who are not at medical risk, catching the virus early will help ease the discomfort of the swine flu. “The good and bad part about flu is typically, people who get flu can almost tell you down to the minute they got it. It’s pretty distinct,” Lucas said. “The flu is a virus, so more than anything you want to treat that cough.” Treating the cough helps to prevent the spread of the disease. “You can treat the body aches, Lucas said. “(And) you can treat the headache to get you through the storm and at least make you feel better until that flu passes.” But she stressed that containing the spread is the most important thing individuals with the flu and people caring for them can do.

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CREVE COEUR Movoto noted that Creve Coeur, like Wildwood, is known for the large number of parks and recreation options enjoyed by its 17,855 residents. Homes in Creve Coeur have a median value of $378,200, which makes the city fifth in that category, but it received third place overall for its graduation rate at 97 percent. Movoto also reported that the cost of living in Creve Coeur is 6 percent higher than the U.S. average, its unemployment rate is just 3.9 percent and crime is low with just 16 crimes per 1,000 residents each year.

BALLWIN “In a first for this top 10, the cost of living in Ballwin is actually below the national average by five points,” according to Movoto. Households in Ballwin earn a median annual income of $76,589 and homes have a median price of $233,500, placing the city TOWN AND COUNTRY 17th and 18th overall on those criteria. As for “Town and Country falls behind Glendale median rent prices, it placed 20th at $908 per in terms of education, but an impressive 93 month. Ninety-five percent of the city’s resipercent of its residents still have a diploma dents have a high school diploma, unemploy(the national average is 59 percent). The ment is at 4.8 percent and crime is low at a crime rate is 14 per 1,000 residents annu- rate of 12 per 1,000 residents per year. ally. Its rent prices are also lower at $1,042 per month, and its unemployment rate is MANCHESTER more than a full point higher at 3.3 perMovoto suggests that residents who want cent,” according to Movoto. affordability and amenities should consider Manchester, which actually has the lowest WILDWOOD cost of living in the top 10 at seven points Movoto praised Wildwood for the mul- less than the U.S. average. tiple parks, reserves and trails within its “It also has a better graduation rate (96 boundaries and its high-dollar homes. percent) and unemployment rate (3.1 per“Wildwood has the seventh highest cent),” Movoto noted. valued homes on our ranking at $354,500 Manchester’s median household income and renting there has a median monthly and median home price is also the lowest rate of $95,” Movoto reported. “When it in the study’s top 10, at $71,071 and comes to our other criteria, Wildwood’s $212,100, respectively. Its crime rate is 20 results were varied. It was third for high per 1,000 residents per year and its median school graduation rates at 97 percent, but rent per month is $871.

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Monarch selects new carrier for workers’ compensation insurance By JIM ERICKSON The Monarch Fire Protection District will start the new year by saving some money on its workers’ compensation insurance. On a 3-0 vote, the Monarch board has approved a coverage proposal from Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance (MEM) with a 2014 premium of $995,601. That amount is more than $200,000 less than what was budgeted in 2013 and more than $43,000 less than what the district’s current insurance carrier, the Missouri Fire and Ambulance Districts’ Insurance Trust (MoFAD), offered as its premium for 2014 coverage. At an earlier meeting, the board had announced its intention to seek proposals for the district’s workers’ compensation insurance. The MoFAD contract period ended Dec. 31. The number of workers’ compensation claims and their costs, in the form of insurance premiums, has been a hot-button issue for Monarch in recent months. However, as pointed out by representatives of both insurance firms, claims dropped dramatically in 2012 and are on track to be even lower in 2013.

“No one came to help you ... that’s not the fault of Monarch” – MIKE HENNESSEY Stephen Wicker, of Daniel and Henry Co., the firm that represents MoFAD, submitted loss and insurance premium data for Monarch and 34 other fire and ambulance districts during the five-year period between 2008 and 2012. During the first four of those years, Monarch’s workers’ compensation claims were the highest of the 35 districts. Despite a nearly 55 percent drop in claims from 2011 to 2012, insurance premiums for the district’s coverage remained the highest because rates are based on the three most recent years of complete loss history. For example, 2014’s premium would be based on claims experience from 2010-12. So while Monarch’s 2012 drop in claims had a positive impact on the 2014 premium submitted by MoFAD, the decline couldn’t overcome the much higher claim expense it incurred in 2010-11. During Wicker’s presentation, Monarch Director Jane Cunningham said she was upset about the reluctance and delay by MoFAD’s accounting firm in providing the district’s past workers’ compensation claims for review and analysis. “This is unacceptable,” she said to Wicker, adding that she also had not received model policies on drug and alcohol testing, safety procedures and manuals she had requested.

Mike Hennessey, from Smith McGehee Insurance Solutions, which represented MEM, noted that the volume of Monarch claims was due to the district’s lack of an advocate committed to looking after its interests. He cited a number of “red flags” that should have prompted follow-up, including 199 workers’ compensation claims filed during a 4.5-year period beginning in January 2009. During that time, 54 employees accounted for 163 of the claims and 15 submitted four or more, he noted. “No one came to help you” address these

issues, and “that’s not the fault of Monarch,” he added. While no one can make Monarch’s earlier history of high workers’ compensation claims disappear, Smith McGehee-MEM based its premium calculation on the past two years and the new direction Monarch appears to be going in. Hennessey urged that the board’s decision regarding a company to deal with the district’s insurance needs should be based on what Monarch can expect to receive in services. Those services should include

everything from medical and disability claims management and medical bill review to fraud investigations and safety manual development. He said Smith McGehee is committed to working with clients to find ways to better manage risk as well as costs. “We’re big fans of MEM but we don’t work for them,” he said. Cunningham predicted, “They looked beyond the surface to see that there’s a cultural change happening here. This is going to be a success story.”

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By MARY SHAPIRO Mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com From soggy classrooms to a soaked dispatch center to a flooded local restaurant dining room, water pipes gave way throughout West County last week due to the extreme cold weather. In the Parkway School District, water pipes in some schools burst, including at Shenandoah Valley Elementary, Henry Elementary, Sorrento Springs Elementary, Southwest Middle, West Middle, Northeast Middle, Central High, South High and West High. “The worst was Shenandoah Valley,” said Cathy Kelly, Parkway’s communications coordinator. “In some places, the water was three or four feet.” Shenandoah Valley Principal Carrie Luttrell reported that there was a major water main break in a fifth-grade bathroom and a smaller break in the cafeteria. School was canceled for Jan. 9-10, but resumed on Jan. 12. “All Shenandoah Valley fourth-graders can be accommodated in other areas of the building,” Luttrell wrote to parents on Jan. 9. “Unfortunately, there is not enough space in the building to do the same for our fifth-grade students.” Those fifth-graders and their teachers are making a temporary move to nearby Highcroft Ridge Elementary School, also in Chesterfield, which has enough available classroom space and has the same school start and end times as Shenandoah Valley. At presstime, Luttrell said it’s uncertain how long this temporary move will last. An informational meeting for Shenandoah Valley fifth-grade parents and students was held on Jan. 12 at Highcroft Ridge to offer tours of the school and classrooms. The Rockwood School District also had water pipe damage at seven schools, including the Center for Creative Learning in Ellisville. Pipes burst in the ceiling of four classrooms and a music room at CCL, Director of Facilities Chris Freund said. Additionally, a sprinkler head and sprinkler line failed in one of the outdoor storage garages at Marquette High; a water line broke in an art room at Westridge Elementary; a water line failed in a staff bathroom near the kitchen at Ballwin Elementary; a water line broke in an exterior wall of the home economics room at Lafayette High; a water line failed in the mechanical room of the basement at Rockwood Summit High; and, at Blevins Elementary, an outside water line that fills cooling towers for the HVAC system failed. The frigid weather also led to broken pipes that destroyed new construction in the dining

room at the newly opened Vito’s in the Valley restaurant in Chesterfield, owner Giovanni LaFata said. He noted that the restaurant should reopen by the end of the month. St. Louis County’s dispatch center personnel were also temporarily displaced when a water pipe burst in the ceiling of the facility, which is located in the basement of the county administration building at 41 South Central Ave. in Clayton, said Capt. Steve Sack, commander of the county police bureau of communications. On Jan. 7, a water pipe broke above the dispatch center. “Our ceiling didn’t collapse, but water was coming through, with damage to a lot of ceiling tiles, some computers and monitors, and wiring in our raised floor,” Sack said. Repairs will take until the end of this week, at the earliest, he said. Until repairs can be made, the dispatch center has been relocated to the county’s emergency operations center at 14847 Ladue Bluffs Crossing Drive in Chesterfield. “There was no disruption in service due to simulcast in our radios,” Sack said. “Our people answered phones in the center even with water coming in around them. We didn’t miss a beat.” Steve Bollin, regional vice president for support services for the Mercy east region, said his facilities, security and environmental services teams also responded to a number of hospital locations where pipes froze and had leaks or bursts last week. “I compare it to being like a frog on a hot plate, with us jumping all over to keep up with things,” he said. “Over the past couple weeks, we also have had weather-related pipe breaks such as a minor leak at the Pratt Cancer Center. In the hospital itself, we have had pipes break within the original part of the hospital, one in our heart hospital, and one in our Medical Tower B doctors building. In Tower B, water ran down multiple floors but only along a small area in the plumbing chase, so there was no significant damage.” Kim Lanham, of Lanham Agency (Nationwide Insurance) based in Ballwin, offered some advice for homeowners. “Some people, during the winter, will close off heating vents in areas like the basement to save money, but, in cold weather like this, the vents should be kept open,” she said. “Make sure water pipes are insulated. If there is a pipe break, make sure you turn off the water main until repairs can be made. Also, be sure to shut off the electrical breaker if water is running near any electrical lines. To keep water in pipes warm, keep cabinet doors open in the kitchen when temperatures get real low. And leave a little water trickling through the faucets continually during a real cold snap.”

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limit set in her contract, were approved by “Sure, there have been some issues that action aimed at ending its current ownereither Turner or then CCE board chairman have come up – not a lot, just a few. Those user status with CCE. consulting charges that exceed the con- Matt Miller. Miller, who was West Coun- that have come up are a normal part of In addition, Creve Coeur’s Black, tracted amount. ty’s representative on the CCE board, has what one could expect with the kind of responding to an interview request, said he As previously reported in West News- since resigned from both boards and has expansion we’ve gone through. Even with disagrees with some of what has been writmagazine, Dealey was recommended been replaced by David Cobb. those few problems, 99.9 percent of the ten in recent news stories about CCE. But, to the CCE board by Rhodes, who had Dealey still has not received a final emergency calls we’ve received have been he added, “I think reasonable people can worked with Dealey on a major project check for her services. CCE has withheld handled perfectly,” he said. come up with reasonable solutions” to the in St. Charles. Not mentioned at the time payment pending Dealey’s signature on At a Jan. 6 meeting of the West County issues in question. was that Rhodes and Dealey also had an agreement not to take any future legal EMS board, Cobb said the board and He also noted that the Creve Coeur board formed a currently-operating company to action against CCE and its directors. Thus Rhodes had decided not to make any is the entity empowered to make decisions develop disaster management software. far, Dealey has refused to do that. comment until all of the concerns and about the district’s involvement in CCE. While Rhodes did not have a vote in hiring For his part, Turner said he has received allegations now being aired are investi- Cathy Keeler, represents Creve Coeur on Dealey, several board members, including no major complaints about CCE’s quality gated and discussed thoroughly. How- the CCE board and serves and its current Cunningham and Flora, felt strongly that of service since the problem last June. ever, the board did say it has taken no chairman. their business partnership should have been disclosed at the time of the recommendation. PETERSON In June of 2013, Rhodes sent an email to members of the CCE Operating Committee (made up of chiefs from CCE owner districts) detailing a concern he had regarding CCE’s computer network mapping and configuration abilities during the dispatch center’s first service expansion and his discussion of this problem with Turner. He noted that a variety of issues prevented the proper transmission of data to and from first responders during a period “greater than 24 hours.” “Based on the facts, I recommend in the strongest terms that Director Turner be relieved of oversight of CCE IT as well as the current network re-addressing project,” Rhodes wrote. He recommended that Turner be replaced by “either Colleen Dealey or a fire chief to be determined for IT.” Turner’s interpretation of that same conversation caused him to provide a writMore Realistic Look ten statement regarding the incident to the CCE board and to file a hostile work Very Heat Efficient environment/harassment complaint against Rhodes. A subsequent review by Calvin of that incident and charges of inappropriate business dealings involving Rhodes and Dealey found no basis for either complaint. How• 24” Sets Starting at $365* • 100% Safety Pilots • Available With Hand Held Remote ever, Flora and Cunningham maintain that the investigation was not as thorough as * not shown • Reinforced Ceramic Logs For Long Life • Wide Variety Of Styles it should have been. Both have suggested $ that Turner is being targeted and they are not alone in that assessment. With Purchase In a Dec. 23 letter to CCE directors on behalf of Turner, St. Louis attorney Chet There’s no other store like Pleban asked that the board “immediately take all necessary and appropriate action to stop any and all further retaliation and discrimination” aimed at Turner. Dealey’s contract with CCE was terminated on Aug. 28. However, on Sept. 26, an audit performed by CCE’s accountant/ audit principal disclosed an overpayment of St. Louis, Inc.® of $54,570 to Dealey for the contract Quality Since 1871 period of Dec. 17, 2012 through June 17, 2013. Dealey denies the complaint, saying the Mon.-Wed.-Thurs.-Sat. 10:00-5:30 • Tues.-Fri. 10:00-8:00 • Sun. 12:00-5:00 hours she worked, which exceeded the

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Celebrating physical education excellence: From left are Dan Hogan and Angie Nichols, of Green Pines Elementary; Eddie Mattison, P.E. content facilitator for Rockwood; and Rachel Waldmann and Kent Proffer, of Ellisville Elementary.

Outstanding P.E. programs The physical education programs at Green Pines and Ellisville elementary schools are noted for going above and beyond, and now those schools have the hardware to prove it. The Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

has recognized the two Rockwood schools with its Exemplary Gold Status. In order to qualify for the award, schools must meet rigorous criteria, and only one other school in Missouri achieved the status this year. “We have a philosophy that the letters P.E. not only stand for physical education

Seven Parkway teachers recently received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Professional Learning Coordinator Liz Morrison along with Amy Goldman, of West Middle, and Emily Lemonds, Catherine Marshall, Teresa Waters, Julie Weis and Bridget Zimmermann, all of Barretts Elementary have joined an elite group of 21 Parkway educators who have achieved the certification. Brandon Jamieson, of South High, is one of that elite group who recently had her certification renewed. Parkway Superintendent Keith Marty, Deputy Superintendent Desi Kirchhofer and other Parkway leaders delivered flow-

ers to the seven Parkway teachers to celebrate the occasion. Amid cheering and clapping, Dr. Marty also urged the seven teachers to keep striving in their careers. National Board Certified Teachers are highly accomplished educators who meet rigorous standards. Like board-certified doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification have done so through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. Teresa Waters, herself newly certified, acted as the unofficial “teacher leader” for the Barretts group, helping her colleagues through some potential snags and barriers in the certification process. Barretts Principal Kelli Moreton acknowledged Waters’ efforts and those of her peers, saying, “We all believe that the ‘cohort’ approach is the way to get through the process with success.”

‘Christmas on Campus’ More than 100 children from the Ville neighborhood in North St. Louis got presents, treats and a visit from Santa Claus thanks to the young men at De Smet Jesuit High School. For the last 13 years, De Smet Jesuit student organizations and clubs have participated in “Christmas on Campus” by putting together craft stations, making treats, organizing games

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Caring for those in need Babler Elementary Girl Scout Troop 4413 and RE/MAX Select (The Ewen Realty Group) participated in a Cold Weather Collection for Cambridge Adult Day Center in December, helping to provide warm winter items for south city participants in need. Hot chocolate, teas, coffee, soup, can openers and a variety of hats, gloves and scarves were collected and are no doubt being put to good use during this exceptionally cold winter. Cambridge attends to the medical and social needs of adults age 19 and older, and is always seeking volunteers. To learn more, visit cambridgeadc.com. and buying presents for children in some of the poorest zip codes in St. Louis. The event has made such an impact on the students that De Smet Jesuit graduates have introduced the tradition at some of the universities they attend, including Loyola University-Chicago and the University of Notre Dame.

Newly named president Ruth Knop, a math teacher at Parkway West, has been named the president of Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). Knop has been with Knop Parkway for 14 years and has taught for 17 years. In 2010, she was named Parkway’s High School and District Teacher of the Year. The Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and improving mathematics teaching and learning at all levels. With 1,000 members, the organization has a long history of quality activities and programs. Affiliated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM maintains strong contacts with the national agenda and with its own affiliated groups within the state.

Battle of the Bands Marquette High will present its seventh annual Battle of the Bands on Jan. 24, from 7-10 p.m. The event, sponsored by School of Rock in Ballwin, will be held in the high school commons and will host eight local bands including: • Lighthouse Diver featuring Austin Thorn, Josh Rinaberger, Barry King and Ryan Berryman; • Soloist Breeanna Hilton • Soloist Devin Wilson • No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service featur-

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Taking education to heart Parkway West teachers Annie Wayland and Jeff Chazen recently concluded a service learning project related to their modern U.S. history course. Using the theme of the Great Depression and helping others in times of needs, the teachers competed in a canned food drive to benefit the Circle Of Concern. Over 170 students made donations of food, clothing and personal care items. In total, $779 was raised by both teams, with a grand total of 2,911 items collected.

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ful, is it Inspiring, is it Necessary, and is it Kind.” Earlier that day keynote speaker Tina Meier delivered an anti-bully and suicide awareness and prevention message at an all-school assembly. Meier founded The Megan Meier Foundation in late 2007, after her 13-year-old daughter, Megan, took her own life after being cyberbullied. The assembly supported the character education focus at South Middle. Through Patriot Unity Groups, named for the school mascot and known more commonly as PUGs, students meet monthly in small groups. Initially, the groups’ focus was team-building, but over time the focus shifted to acceptance of others Dr. Angela Frye, assistant principal of and anti-bullying. Every teacher is assigned Parkway South Middle, joins in the campaign a group comprised of sixth-, seventh- and to end cyberbullying. eighth-grade students. During the assembly, students were reminded that electronic images are forBy BONNIE KRUEGER As students at Parkway South Middle ever and cannot be retracted. Meier also filed out of the building and drove off the reminded them that potential employers or parking lot in cars and buses on their last colleges may look at social media use as a day of school before winter break, the measure of their character. Sexting was another broached subject. message they received was more than the traditional pre-holiday send-off. Teachers Sexting is defined as “the sending or posting and administrators held up signs that read of nude or partially nude images of minors.” “THINK before you text, tweet, update Meier enlightened the audience by stating that your social media status or take photos.” youths who sext may face charges of producTHINK stands for “Is it True, is it Help- ing, possessing and/or distributing child por-

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about suicide prevention. While girls are more likely to attempt suicide, boys are four times more likely to succeed. Some additional statistics include: • More children die from suicide in the 15-19 age group than from the top six medical causes of death combined. • Suicide is the third leading cause of death for both the 10-14 and 15-19 age groups in the United States, and is the second leading cause for the 20-24 age group. • For every completed suicide in the 15-24 age group, about 900 attempts are made. • According to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey, 7.8 percent of students in grades nine through 12 reported attempting suicide in the past year. Kim Berndt, parent of an eighth-grade son at South Middle, attended the allschool assembly because she was unable to attend the previously held adult meeting. She noted that Meier kept the kids engaged by asking them questions throughout the session. “I was shocked by the number of kids who have smartphones and are using social media, (including) a few (sites) that I have not even heard of before,” Berndt said. “It made me realize it is important as a parent to ask good questions and stay connected with my kids and their world.”

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The postseason accolades continue to roll in for Parkway Central coach Mark Goldenberg, who led the Colts to a secondplace finish in Class 5. Parkway Central finished with a 13-2 record and Goldenberg was named Class 5 Coach of the Year. But the accolades do not end there. The St. Louis Rams also recently named Goldenberg as their High School Coach of the Year. “It’s a great honor for sure,” Goldenberg said. “I had some great players and great assistant coaches to get this. This is a team award for me. I want to thank the Rams for this.” The award carries a $4,000 grant from the Rams and Charter for the school program. That’s a nice bonus, Goldenberg said. “Absolutely, we can use the money. We will probably use it to buy about 60 new black pants. We used old pants last season to go with our new Nike jerseys. Now, we can get some new black pants to go with our new jerseys. It’s great,” Goldenberg said. As part of its commitment to youth football, this season the Rams partnered with the National Football Foundation St. Louis/ Tom Lombardo Chapter and Elite Football Academy to select one local high school football game each week of the season. That team was recognized as the St. Louis Rams National Guard High School Game of the Week an honor presented by Prairie Farms. For the second straight year local fans had the chance to vote for the High School Game of the Week and recorded over 2.5 million votes at the Rams website. The winning coach of the High School Game of the Week was named the St. Louis Rams Coach of the Week. Each of these coaches’ respective programs received a $2,000 grant from the Rams and Charter. The 2013 High School Coaches of the Week included Bryan Koch, Francis Howell; Scott Pingel, CBC; Brent Tinker, Fox; Jim Warnecke, Highland; Scott Horner, Columbia; John Merritt, John Burroughs; Antwyne Golliday, Cahokia; Ken Turner, Althoff; Jim Stiebel, Mater Dei; and Gary Kornfeld, SLUH.

Fagan. McArthur also was named Defensive Player of the Year in Missouri. Eureka’s Sam Peterson was named the Class 3 Goalkeeper of the Year. Making the All-State first team were Eureka senior defenseman Kyle Haller, Grieshaber, McArthur and Marquette senior forward Nick Werner. On the second team were Chaminade senior defenseman Brenden Ebert, CBC senior forward Dave Geerling, De Smet Jesuit senior forward Kaleb Jackson, Eureka junior goalkeeper Sam Peterson and Marquette senior midfielder Jake Peters. Honorable mention honors went to CBC senior midfielder Tommy Lee and CBC junior midfielder Adam Smith. Class 2 All-State players were Parkway Central senior defenseman Nick Helmbacher, Parkway West senior forward Chandler Klemm and Priory junior forward Ryan Mulqueeny. Making the second team were Parkway West senior defender Nicholas Klemm and Priory senior midfielder Dean Mellas. Honorable mention honors went to Parkway Central junior midfielder Luca Vezin. Klemm was named the Class 2 all region Offensive Player of the Year. Class 1 All-State players were Kennedy senior defender Jake Renfro and Principia senior midfielder Victor De Castro. Second team players were Principia senior defender Ben Swank, Whitfield junior defender T.J. Chullick, Fulton School at St. Albans junior forward Paul Hofstetter, Kennedy senior forward Jeremy Rehagen and Whitfield senior forward Collen Frost. Honorable mention honors went to Kennedy junior goalkeeper Matt Esserman, Principia senior midfielder Tommy Walters and Whifield senior midfielder Billy Gardner. The Class 1 Central/St. Louis CoDefensive Players of the Year were Renfro and Akimmie Ogilvie, of Principia. The private school Coach of the Year was Travis Brantingham, of Principia. Making the first team were Kennedy’s Matt Esserman, Rehagen, Renfro, junior defenseman Andrew Rogers and junior forward Adam Smith; Principia’s Ogilvie, Ben Swank, junior goalkeeper Ian Carlson, De Castro and Walters; and Fulton School at St. Albans Hofstetter.

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Marquette graduate Alli Arbogast is among the applicants for the opening at Saint Louis University for assistant volleyball coach. Assistant coach Sue Webber recently announced her resignation from the Billikens to continue her recruiting and coaching development at Front Range Volleyball Club, one of the top Junior Olympic club programs in the country.

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Ages: 13-15 8 p.m. Mar 8 Sat The Pointe Kick off the NCAA tournament with us in this 3v3 tournament at The Pointe. Coed teams of three compete in a fun, fast paced, action packed night. Fuel up between games with pizza and Powerade. Teams are guaranteed three games each. Teams must wear matching colored shirts. Teams must have player’s names and birthdates of each player upon registration. Roster up to 5 players per team.

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Ages: 21 and up Ballwin Golf Club Mar 7 Fri Come out and enjoy an evening out with friends. Teams consist of eight. Bring your own snacks. Beer and soda is provided. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m.

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Ages: 11-14 7 - 9:45 p.m. Mar 7 Fr The Pointe Enjoy a night out on the town while your “inbetweener” is at The Pointe. After swimming, choose between dancing, gym time, playing video games and much more. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Get a group of friends together and get ready to rock the night away.

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Ages: 8-14 1 - 2 p.m. Mar 2 Sun The Pointe Race the clock to create a Dr. Seuss inspired cupcake. Chefs will have 30 mins. to create. Each chef will decorate 3 cupcakes with special decoration and toppings. Finished cupcakes will be judged on appearance and connection to the book, taste and creativity. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Everyone will go home with tasty treats.

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Ages: 12-15 Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mar 1 The Pointe This program introduces taking care of a baby, entertaining kids, staying safe, and emergency preparedness. Please bring a baby doll to practice baby care skills. Participants must register 48 hours in advance. Lead by Safety Basics LLC.

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Ages: 6 and up The Pointe Feb 26 - Apr 2 Wed Taekwondo students learn respect, responsibility, and discipline in addition to basic hand and foot techniques. A uniform is purchased from the instructor- $35. Beginner 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Intermediate 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Maybe there is something in the water but the Lafayette girls volleyball program has produced another Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year. Senior Lily Johnson recently was named by Gatorade for the honor. That marks the second consecutive year a Lafayette player was honored. Stephanie Campbell won the honor in 2013. Campbell now is playing at Auburn. “My reaction was one of utter shock and surprise,” Johnson said. “I found out in the middle of my first- hour class as my athletic director (Steve Berry) and my coach (Zach Young) came walking in and called me to the front of the room. “All of my classmates started clapping for me, but I just sat there blushing as my jaw hit the floor. I’ve been on cloud nine ever since that day.” Seeing Johnson win the honor was fitting, Young said. “Lily is absolutely deserving of being named the Gatorade Player of the Year,” Young said. “She was so dominating in almost every match we played this year and has been such a leader for our program during her four years here.” Johnson also was named second-team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Many more honors surely will follow for the 5-foot-11 senior with an incredible vertical leap – it’s up to 30 inches now – and one of the more powerful right arms the area has ever seen. “Lily Johnson might be the best all-around player to ever wear the Lafayette uniform,” Young said. “She is tremendous in all facets of the game. Everyone notices her dominating hitting and serving, but what is often overlooked is her passing and blocking skills. “She has one of the hardest arm swings that I’ve ever seen in high school which makes her a great attacker and jump server. She’s a fantastic passer and defender, and this past year she really turned into a dominant blocker.” “There are so many talented and successful players in the state of Missouri, so I consider it a huge honor to be named the player of the year,” Johnson said. “I believe this award is representative of all the work I’ve put into my volleyball career since I first picked up a ball in the third grade. “It reflects the time and effort spent improving my game in the gym and strength in the weight room, studying to get good grades in the classroom, and volunteering to better my community.” Johnson led the Lancers to a 38-1-2 record and a third straight Class 4 state title this past season. She recorded 398 kills, 270 digs, 66 service aces and 52 blocks for Lafayette, which has lost only one match

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in the last two years. She also is a two-time First Team All-State pick and concluded her prep volleyball career with 974 kills and 802 digs. Johnson has maintained a 4.2 GPA in the classroom. A four-year member of the Lafayette’s Class Advisory Committee, she has volunteered locally as a peer math tutor and as a youth volleyball coach and referee. “Lily Johnson has been the best offensive player in the state for the last two years,” said Jared Kreienkamp, head coach of Marquette High and a Lafayette graduate. “On several occasions, both watching them play other teams and when we played them, everyone in the gym knew Lily was getting the ball but there wasn’t anything the other team could do about it.” Young agreed. “She has been so valuable not only this season, but the past four years,” he said. “Lily has been something special on the court, but what not all people realize is what kind of leader she has been for our program off the court. She is everything we want a Lafayette Lancer volleyball player to be.” “She took to heart our team motto of always striving for improvement. She really committed to the sport by doing personal training at Fitzmorris and by playing on a top club team in the area.” Johnson has signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball on an athletic scholarship at Missouri State University. “I think Lily has a great chance to step in and contribute right away at Missouri State,” Young said. “She is already used to a fast paced tempo style of volleyball and she has the work ethic to do whatever it takes to contribute to her team. Lancer Nation is looking forward to following her the next four years.”

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A small study in Israel found a strong link between chewing gum and young people’s headaches. Tel Aviv University researcher Dr. Nathan Watemberg noticed that many of his young patients who complained of chronic migraine or tension headaches regularly chewed gum, so he asked 30 of them to give up gum for a month. The participants were aged 6-19 and chewed gum between one hour and more than six hours per day. “Out of our 30 patients, 26 reported significant improvement, and 19 had complete headache resolution,” Watemberg said. “Twenty of the improved patients later agreed to go back to chewing gum, and all of them reported an immediate relapse of symptoms.” Watemberg said he believes that chewing gum is problematic because it places stress on the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which is where the jaw and skull meet. “Every doctor knows that overuse of the TMJ will cause headaches,” he said. “I believe this is what’s happening when children and teenagers chew gum excessively.” Watemberg’s findings were published in Pediatric Neurology.

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suspected, eating peanuts and tree nuts during pregnancy does not increase an unborn baby’s risk of developing a nut allergy. What’s more, a study published by JAMA Pediatrics suggests that mothers who are not allergic to nuts and eat them while pregnant may put their children at lower risk for peanut and tree nut allergies. Researchers in Boston looked for links between pregnant mothers eating peanuts or tree nuts and the risk of their children developing allergies. They found that children whose non-allergic mothers ate the most nuts had the lowest risk of allergy. “The data are not strong enough to prove a cause-and-effect relationship; therefore, we can’t say with certainty that eating more peanuts during pregnancy will prevent peanut allergy in children,” Dr. Michael D. Young, of Boston Children’s Division of Allergy and Immunology, said. “By linking maternal peanut consumption to reduced allergy risk, we are providing new data to support the hypothesis that early allergen exposure increases tolerance and reduces the risk of childhood food allergy.”

Smoking cessation strategies Many people who resolved to quit smoking for the new year will be happy to hear this: Some therapies to help smokers kick the habit pose no serious risks to the heart, according to research published in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal. An analysis of smoking cessation product side effects from 63 clinical trials involving more than 30,000 people showed that nicotine gums and nicotine patches increased the risk of rapid or irregular heartbeat – but only temporarily and mostly among people who used the products while continuing to smoke, which is not recommended. The analysis showed also that the nicotine addiction treatment Chantix and the antidepressant Wellbutrin actually protected against serious cardiovascular events. Researchers noted that most patients in the studies were relatively healthy, and product side effects may not be the same

for everyone. They advised smokers to discuss with their doctors their personal risks of smoking cessation aids. ••• Many people turn to electronic cigarettes – battery-operated, tobacco-free devices that resemble cigarettes – to help them quit smoking, but many parents worry that e-cigarettes will encourage their kids to try tobacco products. A University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital national poll conducted in November 2013 found that: • 48 percent of adults worried that their children would experiment with e-cigarettes. • 44 percent of parents expressed concern that e-cigarettes would encourage children to use tobacco. • 65 percent of adults think e-cigarettes should come with health warnings. • 71 percent of adults support restricting the marketing of e-cigarettes on social networking sites. Advocates of e-cigarettes say they are healthier than smoking tobacco and may help some people quit smoking.

An injury an hour The equivalent of one child per hour is treated in a U.S. hospital emergency room because of an injury related to a high chair or a booster seat. A study at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that each year from 2003-2010, more than 9,400 children aged 3 and younger were treated in emergency rooms for high chair and booster seat injuries, nearly all of which (93 percent) involved a fall. Twothirds of case reports that stated what the child was doing prior to the fall indicated that the chair’s safety restraint system was either not in use or was ineffective. “The No. 1 thing parents can do to prevent injuries related to high chairs is to use the safety restraint system in the chair,” said Gary Smith, M.D., director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy, who noted that many parents mistakenly assume the tray will prevent a child from falling. Other safety tips include: • Make sure safety straps are in working order and firmly attached to the chair. • Only use chairs with a three-point or

a five-point harness that includes a crotch strap or post. • Keep the area around the chair clear, and make sure tablecloths, placemats, sharp utensils, plates, and hot foods and liquids are out of reach. • Do not place the chair too close to a table, counter or wall, because the child may knock over the chair by kicking their feet into those objects. • If the chair has wheels, lock them in place before use. • Use a chair that meets current safety standards. Millions of unsafe high chairs have been recalled during recent years. Visit recalls.gov to find out if you have a chair that has been recalled.

Avoiding end-of-life issues Most Americans avoid addressing end-oflife issues, a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed. Investigators looked at responses of nearly 8,000 people who answered national surveys in 2009 and 2010 and found that only about 26 percent of respondents had completed an advance directive, which also is called a living will. Those more likely to have advance directives were women, whites, college graduates and married people. Those with living wills also were more likely to have a chronic illness and a regular source of care. The most frequently reported reason for not having an advance directive was lack of awareness. Other studies have shown that health care costs are highest in the final years of life, but the use of advance directives was associated with lower Medicare spending and a lesser likelihood of dying in a hospital.

High marks for nutrition report cards Parents who participated in a pilot study found that nutrition report cards could be a helpful tool for improving their children’s diets. In a Cornell University study, parents were given the option of receiving periodic nutrition report cards from their children’s schools. The students used specialized debit cards to pay for lunches, and the

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items they purchased were keyed into a “smart” cash register. After seeing the report cards, some parents said they adjusted family dinner menus to include more nutritious foods, while other parents said they had discussions with their kids about the importance of health and nutrition. Other parents said the report cards explained why their children’s cafeteria debit cards were depleted so quickly. Compared to a control group, students whose parents signed up for report cards chose fruits and vegetables more frequently and selected flavored milk less frequently. Researchers said the report cards could be especially useful for parents of younger children who are learning to make independent decisions about what they eat.

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CPAP for better golf A therapy designed to treat a common sleep illness may also improve a person’s golf game. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to treat middle-aged men for obstructive sleep apnea was associated with improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness and also with an average 11 percent drop in participants’ average golf handicap index. Among the best golfers – those whose baseline handicap index was 12 or less – the average handicap index dropped by 31.5 percent. Participants received CPAP treatment for as long as six months, and on average, they used CPAP for 6.3 hours per night for more than 90 percent of the nights, which is a much higher compliance rate that what CPAP users typically report. The participants credited their improved performance to improvements in their concentration, endurance and decision-making.

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No. 5: Exercise and weight loss. Many health and fitness professionals offer weight loss programs that combine an exercise regime with caloric restriction recommendations tailored to the individual client’s needs. No. 6: Personal training. According to the ACSM, health and fitness facilities are placing increasing importance on hiring staff members with the education, training and credentials to serve as personal trainers. The trend is mirrored by the growing number of students who are majoring in kinesiology, the scientific study of body movement and its impact on health, society and quality of life. No. 7: Fitness programs for older adults. Baby boomers with discretionary income have prompted many health and fitness professionals to develop programs designed to keep them healthy and active. Programs are available for older adults who are in top condition as well as for less active folks who want to remain functionally fit. No. 8: Functional fitness. According to the Mayo Clinic, functional fitness exercises are designed to train and develop a person’s muscles to make it easier and safer to carry out everyday activities, such as carrying groceries. Some exercises are designed to improve balance. No. 9: Group personal training. Fitness experts attribute the popularity of this trend to challenging economic times. Trainers work with groups of two or more clients, who generally pay less than they would for individual personal training. No. 10: Yoga. Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Sivananda and various other styles of yoga utilize a series of bodily postures to promote health and relaxation. Rounding out the ACSM list of the top 20 fitness trends for 2014 are: exercise programs to treat and prevent childhood obesity; worksite health promotion; core training; outdoor activities; circuit training; outcome measurements; wellness coaching; sport-specific training; worker incentive programs; and boot camp.

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From early June until school resumes, West County residents may as well keep a blanket or lawn chairs in the car, because comfortable seating is all that’s needed to enjoy the editor’s pick for “Best free entertainment” – the various summer concert series held throughout the area. The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce sponsors free weekly concerts throughout the summer months at Faust Park, drawing thousands of spectators to enjoy quality performances. Concessions are available for purchase, and last summer, the Chamber added food trucks to the mix. Several area municipalities also sponsor free summer concerts under the stars. The city of Ellisville hosts weekly concerts in June and July at the amphitheatre at Bluebird Park. In Manchester, local artists take the stage for free concerts at the Corey J. Donnelly Memorial Amphitheater in Paul A. Schroeder Park. The city of Ballwin’s Sunset Concert Series in New Ballwin Park features bands that hail from Ballwin and the surrounding area. In Wildwood, the free music can be heard as early as May and as late as October in the city’s Town Center. Des Peres’ Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer Sounds series features one concert each month of the summer at Des Peres Park. Throughout the summer, information on all area concert series can be found on West News- Parkway Chamber Strings performs in Schroeder Park in Manchester magazine’s Community Events page and online at newsmagazinenetwork.com. (Doug Whitaker photo)

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PUBLIC ART The Awakening in Chesterfield Laumeier Sculpture Park

Best place for taking perfect photos Capturing that perfect family photo often means finding a unique backdrop and West County offers plenty of opportunities including the winner of best public art – The Awakening in Chesterfield’s Central Park. Emerging from the earth like a waking giant, the sculpture offers the potential for truly dramatic images and in the words of West County photographer Angie Reszinski, “it sure does help with keeping the kids excited!” “As a photographer who does lots The Lancaster family at The Awakening (Studio R Shots photo) of family photography I love taking them to Central Park and getting shots at The Awakening. It is amazing how many people have no idea that Chesterfield is hiding such a great treasure,” Reszinski explained. Other great photogenic treasures hiding in West County include Faust Park with its Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, historic village and St. Louis Carousel; the covered bridge at Seibert Park in Manchester, especially when it’s decorated for Christmas; the lake in Vlasis Park in Ballwin (use the fishing platform as a staging area) and so many others including a bounty of colorful playgrounds. As Reszinski suggests, sometimes finding the perfect photo site is as simple as grabbing your camera, or your photographer, and going exploring in your own community.

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Bu si ness Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours, a networking event, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Brunswick Zone, 176 Four Seasons Shopping Center. Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members. To register, call 5323399, or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com. ••• The West County Chamber of Commerce 2014 Ice in Ice Installation and Awards Gala is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, dinner, awards and installation of the 2014 board are featured. Admission is $55 per person, $100 per couple and $400 for a table of eight. A limited number of Ice in Ice signature drinks offering a chance to win a .5-carat diamond in an ice cube are available for purchase. To register for the event, visit westcountychamber.com, or contact Deb Pinson at dpinson@ PLACES westcountychamber.com. For sponsorship Therapy Relief, Inc., a provider of skilled information, contact Lori Kelling at 230pediatric occupational, physical and speech- 9900 or lkelling@westcountychamber.com. ••• language therapies and behavioral support The Chesterfield Economic Developservices to children with special needs, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The business is ment Forum is at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 located at 16216 Baxter Road in Chesterfield. at West County Family YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place. Admission is $100 for Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce members and AWARDS & HONORS $125 for non-members. To register, call 532Roofing Contractor 3399, or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com. magazine has recognized Allen Roofing and Siding CORRECTIONS as No. 12 on its “Top 100 Roofing Contractors” list, St. Luke’s Hospital recently welcomed which includes compaCraig Reiss, M.D., a cardiology specialist nies throughout the U.S. accepting new patients at Heart Health SpecialAllen Lee Allen is president of ists, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterthe company, which has field. Board-certified in cardiology and internal offices in Ellisville and in Caseyville, Ill. medicine, he received his medical degree from ••• the University of Missouri-Kansas City; comMortgage Executive Magazine has named pleted his residency, fellowship and chief Jim Dean as one of the “100 Most Influen- residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s tial Mortgage Executives in America.” Dean Hospital; and served as director of Washingis president of Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc., a ton University Cardiology Consultants and privately-held mortgage banking firm located as director of the Heart & Vascular Center at at 17280 N. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield. Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

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Com mu n it y Event s ART “Color in Motion,” an exhibit featuring sculptures by Steve Frank and paintings by Erica Wagner, is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Wednesdays through Friday, Feb. 21 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Center. Call 519-1955, or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

BENEFITS The Carondelet Community Betterment Federation hosts a Holiday Food Drive from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment through Friday, Jan. 31 at 6408 Michigan Ave. Accepted items include cereal, peanut butter, juice, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, beans, soups, and canned meats. Donations benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph Food Pantry. Call (314) 752-6339. ••• Bingo is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Holy Infant, 248 New Ballwin Road in Ballwin. Admission is $20 per person, with a minimum $50 payout per game. The $20 admission fee includes 15 games of bingo (nine cards per game/minimum $50 payout per game), drinks, sandwiches, brats and hot dogs. The event is for adults only. Contact John Majda at jonmaj@charter.net, or call 386-3921. ••• The fourth annual Freeze-Que Barbeque Competition is from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Highway 61 Roadhouse, 34 S. Old Orchard Ave. in Webster Groves. Approximately 40 teams compete for prizes, raising funds for Rainbows for

Kids and Operation BBQ Relief. For more information, visit rainbowsforkids.org. ••• The Parkway Central High Project Graduation 2015 Trivia Night/ Silent Auction is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Gateway Sports Center/Sports Fusion, 140 Long Road in Chesterfield. Admission is $20 per person; tables of eight are featured. Guests are welcome to bring drinks and snacks. Email Melanie Beck at mbeck1960@aol.com. ••• The 16th annual Annie’s Hope Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Bishop DuBourg High School, 5850 Eichelberger St. Admission is $30 per player /$240 for a table of eight, with complimentary beer, wine and snacks provided. Proceeds benefit Annie’s Hope-The Bereavement Center for Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive support services for children, teens and their families dealing with the death of a significant person in their life. Call (314) 965-5015. ••• The Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk is at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 8 at Holy Infant in Ballwin. The entry fee is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-mile Fun Run. Fees include a T-shirt, medals for top finishers and more. Proceeds benefit the parish mission. To register, visit http://holyinfantshamrockshuffle.itsyourrace.com. ••• Chesterfield Arts presents Art Feast 2014 at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at Kemp Auto Museum, 16955 Chesterfield Airport Road. Surprise performances, artwork by regional professional artists, a silent auction,

FAMILY AND KIDS Fish fries are from 4-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month until Lent at the Manchester American Legion Centennial Post 208, 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road. Shrimp, cod, catfish, Jack salmon, half- or quarter-chicken plates, and sides including macaroni salad, coleslaw, French fries, apple sauce and spaghetti are available to eat on site or carry out. Funds raised support the Post and its aid for veterans. Contact Louise Reuther-Howard at reutherhoward@att.net. ••• The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources co-host Eagle Days from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, 10950 Riverview Drive in St. Louis. Visitors can watch eagles fishing, riding ice floes, soaring overhead and roosting in nearby trees while enjoying educational activities and a warming tent. Trained volunteers staff spotting scopes for visitors. Free and paid parking are available. For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov. ••• The city of Wildwood’s fourth annual Frozen Feet Trail Race is at 8 a.m. (packet pick-up is at 6:30 a.m.) on Saturday, Jan. 25 at LaSalle Springs Middle School, 3300 Hwy. 109 in Wildwood. The race travels on several trails, including the Hamilton-Carr Greenway, the Al Foster Memorial Trail and the Rock Hollow Trail. The top three overall male and female finishers in each of six age groups ranging from 14-19 to 60 and older receive awards, and all participants receive a heavy, hooded sweatshirt. Food and drink are available at the finish

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line. Participants must be at least 14 years of age on race day. The event is limited to 300 participants. To register, visit cityofwildwood.com, or call 458-0440. ••• The St. Louis County Library hosts Art @ Your Library: The Art of Magic at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Samuel C. Sachs branch, 16400 Burkhardt Place in Chesterfield. Kids aged 8-16 learn the art and skill of magic tricks. Registration is required. Call (314) 994-3300, or visit slcl.org. ••• Friday Night Live, an event for kids aged 10-13, is from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at The Lodge Des Peres. Kids enjoy a variety of games and activities and should bring swimsuits and towels and wear tennis shoes. Free pizza is available while supplies last, and concessions are available for purchase. Tickets are $5 and go on sale at the front desk on the night of the event. Visit desperesmo.org, or call (314) 835-6150. ••• The city of Des Peres hosts the Enchanted Ball, an event for girls aged 3-10 and their “favorite Valentine guy” (father, grandfather, uncle, etc.), from 5:30-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at The Lodge Des Peres. Dinner, dancing, photo opportunities and party favors are featured. Per-person tickets are priced at $24 for members, $25 for Des Peres residents and $26 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Feb. 3. Visit desperesmo.org, or call (314) 835-6150. ••• The city of Ballwin hosts its annual Daddy Daughter Dance from 6-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Ballwin Golf Club, 333 Holloway Road. Dinner, dancing and crafts are featured. Admission is $20 for Ballwin residents and members of The Pointe/$25 for non-residents. To register, visit ballwin.mo.us. •••

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Instructional volleyball is from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays from Feb. 18-March 25 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids ages 6-10 learn the fundamentals of volleyball including drills, serving, scoring, team play and scrimmages. The fee is $45 for Ballwin residents/$50 for non-residents. To register, visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• A girls’ night is from 6-9:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Guests aged 11-14 make chocolate-covered strawberries, decorate cupcakes and create friendship bracelets, then enjoy ice cream while watching a themed movie. Admission is $5 for residents and $6 for nonresidents. To register, visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• The city of Ballwin’s Polar Plunge is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Hidden Valley. Guests enjoy three hours of tubing down multiple 1,200-foot-long slopes. Participants should pack a lunch or bring money for snacks. The event is open to kids aged 11-14. The cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. To register, visit ballwin.mo.us.

SPECIAL INTEREST GriefShare is offered on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. through Feb. 6 at The Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 12928 Ladue Road. The weekly seminar and support group is for people grieving the death of someone close. Sessions include a video seminar and group discussions. Each session is self-contained, so participants can start the free program at any time. To register, call Rev. Mike Kennison at (314) 4340753, or visit griefshare.org. ••• West County Swing Dance Club meets from 8-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road. The not-for-profit social group hosts more than 350 dancers each week, offering basic to advanced swing dance lessons before the dance at 7 p.m. Visit wcsdc.com. ••• The Thermador Premium Appliance Open House is hosted from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 at Appliance Discounters Showroom, 15425 Manchester Road (in the Ballwin Schnucks Plaza). A Thermador expert demonstrates appliance features while guests enjoy freshly prepared food, wine and soft drinks. Door prizes also are featured. Call 394-2333. ••• Sound Mind Café hosts a workshop series on forgiveness at 11 a.m. on six Saturdays beginning Jan. 18 at its office, 662 N. New Ballas Road in Creve Coeur. Debbie Pullin, licensed professional counselor, facilitates the course, which teaches participants to let go of painful experiences that keep them from trusting others. Visit

soundmindcafe.com for details, or reserve a spot by calling (314) 499-9144. ••• A Chocolate and Wine Pairing Dinner is from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Chandler Hill Vineyards, 596 Defiance Road in Defiance. Renowned chocolatier Terry Wakefield is the special guest. Visitors receive a glass of sparkling wine followed by a four-course chocolate-themed dinner paired with Chandler Hill wines. The cost is $100 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 798-2675. Visit chandlerhillvineyards.com. ••• The Educational Policy Conference (EPC 25) opens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 and concludes at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. On Friday, Jan. 31, keynote speaker Lt. Col. Allen West, Fox commentator, columnist, former Florida congressman, Bronze Star recipient and veteran of Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and the Iraq War, presents “Restoring the Republic by Restoring Truth & Integrity in American Electoral Politics.” More than 20 speakers in all are featured, including former U.S. Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino, Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin, Dr. Michael Coffman, Beverly Eakman, Tim Graham, Linda Harvey, Sen. Jim Lembke, Dr. Jay Richards and Bill Whittle. For ticket pricing, additional information and to register, visit epcconference.net. ••• Women N Faith, a Christian women’s group, meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 in the upstairs meeting room at Schnucks at Clarkson and Kehrs Mill roads, with time for sharing and building friendships. Women attend from Wildwood, Fenton, Ellisville, Ladue and other areas. No childcare is provided. To reserve a seat, contact Rebekah at rkerstetter1@yahoo.com. ••• The Eureka Outreach Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is open from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 500 Meramec Ave. The center offers time for blind and visually impaired persons to gather for a free meal and socialize. Transportation is furnished for those not in wheelchairs. For reservations or information, call Dale Oberkramer at 393-0009, or email rwardenberg@sbcglobal.net. ••• An Artist Talk with Author Ridley Pearson is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave. Pearson offers writing tips and discusses his successful career, including his novel “Peter and the Starcatchers,” which has been adapted into a Tony Award-winning play. Registration is $10. Call (314) 725-6555, or visit cocastl.org for details.

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PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BALLWIN, MISSOURI February 3, 2014 A public hearing is scheduled before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ballwin on February 3, 2014 at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police and Court Center, 300 Park Dr, Ballwin, MO, 63011, at 7:00 P. M. upon the following: 1.

A petition submitted by Mr. Timothy Hof of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 10144 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63132, for the approval of a special use exception for the rental and associated outdoor storage of motor vehicles at the property commonly known as 15475 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011. For more information call: The Ballwin Zoning Hot Line at (636) 207-2326 or the Ballwin Government Center at (636) 227- 8580 (Voice), (636) 527-9200 (TDD), 1-800-735-2466 RELAY MISSOURI.

Residents of Ballwin are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Ballwin regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call the above numbers no later than 5:00 P.M. on the third business day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Thomas H. Aiken, AICP City Planner/Deputy City Clerk

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By SUZANNE CORBETT Once bitten by the barbecue bug, Jim Randall never recovered. “I got bit when I got my first Weber Kettle as a birthday gift in high school, which followed my first job grilling steaks at Ponderosa,” said Randall, who along with his wife and fellow champion pit master, Mary, opened BBQ ASAP in Ballwin in 2012. Before opening the restaurant, the Randalls were inspired by a TV show. “After watching a barbecue contest on TV with my brother-in-law – another avid griller – we thought competitive barbecuing looked like a lot of fun and that we should give it a try,” said Randall, who assembled a family team and entered the Wildwood BBQ Bash. “We didn’t win anything that year for our food, but we did win best booth,” said Randall. “To learn what judges were looking for, we became certified judges by the Kansas City and St. Louis Barbecue societies along with the Memphis BBQ Network. After that, we started changing up our recipes. We developed a baseline recipe and then made variations and invited friends and family to taste. We kept doing

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this until we elevated our recipes. By the next BBQ Bash, we won a first, a second, a third and finished fourth place overall.” Those winning recipes are the foundation for foods at BBQ ASAP (Always Smoked Absolutely Perfect). On the menu are all of BBQ ASAP’s award-winning meat varieties, including its championship beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs and burnt ends – specialties smoked on site daily. Trophies line the restaurant’s wall, each representing one of its famous smoked items. For example, its pulled pork took third place out of 554 teams at the American Royal, considered the World Series of Barbecue. Ribs earned a Smoked brisket is one of several award-winning offerings served at BBQ ASAP. perfect score from Kansas City judges – an almost unobtainable feat – while the red rib sauce placed BBQ ASAP also offers made-from-scratch sides, such second at Memphis in May. All are BBQ ASAP fan favor- as its top-selling Sweet Corn Pudding and brown sugar ites along with the delicately smoked beef brisket, which and molasses-laced Sweet BBQ Brisket Beans. Sides are recently captured the crown for best brisket in the country included with platter orders and are the perfect accompaniat the U.S. BBQ Championship. ment to one of the signature sandwiches, such as The Dip, “Our burnt ends, a specialty in Kansas City, are incred- which redefines what a beef and cheese sandwich should ibly popular with our customers,” explained Randall. be, or the Pastrami Reuben made with house-smoked pas“They’re not burnt as the name implies; burnt ends are the trami on marble rye. The ASAP Sandwich, a multi-layered crusty part of the brisket. To make our burnt ends, we use tower of brisket, hot links and crisp slaw slathered with a the tip of the brisket.” spicy sauce, is sure to please the true barbecue junkie. According to Randall, the tip is a bit more marbled and Plans for 2014 call for an expanded menu and space, richer in flavor than the flat end. But the real secret that with added room for tableside service. Meanwhile, those sets BBQ ASAP’s burnt ends apart is this: After the ends in Ballwin and Ellisville can take advantage of the new are cubed and braised, they are smoked for another four lunch delivery service. Otherwise, stop in for some awardhours, resulting in succulent, melt-in-your-mouth texture winning barbecue. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you and flavor accented with a subtle spiciness and smoke. smell the sweet, savory smoke.

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TESTIMONIALS: Redstart Lnhouse sold at this difficult 456 Ivywood Thank you9for getting my time in theDr real estate market.Seller I am glad I chose$4,545** your company andSeller trusted you as well. I admire your Seller Saved Saved $4,311** way of doing business and your honesty when treating your clients. GH

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Thank you very much for your help in selling my house. This was my first experience in selling a home and you made it a positive one. I found you a joy to work with because you truly care about your clients and have their best interest at heart. PT

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TESTIMONIAL: Valerie and I would like to thank you for your dedication, experience and patience with us in helping us sell and purchase our homes. This was our second time using Assist 2 Sell. We have saved many thousands of dollars, yet the service has been as good or better than real estate companies with much higher commissions. Again, many thanks to all. -Respectfully, Sasha & Valerie

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