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eral and state level, assigning grades based on whether laws are adequately protecting citizens from the enormous toll tobacco use takes on lives and the economy. The 11th annual report shows how money is often at the root of the leading cause of preventable death, as state and federal policymakers are failing to battle a deep-pocketed, ever-evolving tobacco industry. Missouri received the following grades for 2012: Tobacco prevention and control program funding (F), smokefree air (F), cigarette tax (F), cessation coverage (F). Tobacco causes an estimated 9,584 deaths in Missouri annually and costs the state’s economy $4,755,871,000 in healthcare costs and lost productivity, a tremendous burden that our state can ill afford. Although Missouri receives $242 million in tobacco-related revenue annually, it only invests a meager percent of what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends should be spent on tobacco prevention and cessation programs. The failure of states to invest in policies and programs to reduce tobacco use has resulted in 3 million new youth and young smokers in the United States, according to the Surgeon General’s 2012 report. The National Institute on Money in State Politics released a report today in conjunction with “State of Tobacco Control 2013” called “Big Tobacco Wins Tax Battles,” revealing preliminary data that tobacco manufacturers and retailers gave $53.4 million to state candidates for office, political parties and to oppose tobacco-related ballot measures during the 2011-2012 election cycle. This figure includes spending over $46 million to defeat California’s initiative to increase the cigarette tax by $1 per pack. Tobacco manufacturers and retailers gave significant amounts of money to candidates in the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Missouri. An open letter to Tobacco companies continue to introSenator McCaskill duce and promote new products, such as To the Editor: candy-flavored cigars and dissolvable Senator McCaskill, I recently saw your tobacco products. Youth, people who are commentary on television regarding the State fails to protect low income, Hispanics and LGBT who Newtown horror. When highly emotional smoke cigars are more likely to smoke events take place, I subscribe to the belief its citizens flavored cigars, according to a recent study that time should be used to let the emotions To the Editor: in Nicotine and Tobacco Research. Meansubside and allow clear thought to override. Missouri failed to protect children from while, the sales and popularity of these There is no question that the event was Big Tobacco’s marketing tactics by neglect- tobacco products have surged in large tragic, and I’m sure that all people agree. ing to invest in programs and policies proven part due to their cheaper price. Each day, In your case, you used this unfortunate to reduce tobacco use according to the Amer- roughly 3,000 youth smoke a cigar for the event to grandstand. ican Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco first time. The American Lung Association, You did this in the past on national tele- Control 2013” report released Jan. 16. Plains-Gulf Region calls on Missouri to vision relative to Obamacare knowing that The Lung Association’s “State of raise taxes on tobacco products other than 71 percent of the voting people of Mis- Tobacco Control” report tracks progress cigarettes to achieve tax parity. souri gave a thumb’s down to Obamacare. on key tobacco control policies at the fedIt’s time Missouri removes Big Tobacco’s

To the Editor: The 113th Congress is now seated. The 112th Congress failed to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War by restoring the Agent Orange Equity Act, which did not make it out of committee. These Bills (House Bill HR-3612 and Senate bill S.1629) probably are dead and must be reintroduced. Only 126 representatives co-sponsored the House bill and only 14 senators co-sponsored the Senate bill. What does this say about the legislators who ignored the bills? Veterans of the Vietnam War are low priority. We have become a liability for budget dollars, and our quality of life means little to our Congress. What is the life of a veteran worth who honorably served country and flag? Freedom is not free. Every day, another veteran falls ill to a disease attributed to the deadly herbicide agent orange. Every week 400 to 500 sick Vietnam veterans die. The legacy we leave behind is our government does not care. Advocates for Vietnam veterans must start over to convince our legislators to do what is right. Volunteers help sick veterans gather evidence required by Veterans Affairs for submission of claims. We do the legwork. We meet with members of Congress in support of veterans. Our only reward is knowing we helped a veteran. What we do is not enough unless we have support from Congress. We ask all Americans to urge our legislators to pass laws to provide equitable VA health care and compensation for sick Vietnam veterans for better quality of life. John J. Bury U.S. Navy, retired

I submit that even a greater percentage of Missourians fully support the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and may be members of the NRA. You were voted in for a second term by what can only be viewed as default since your only opposition made a non-recoverable blunder, but you still, in fact, are supposed to represent the views of your state and not what you feel looks good on television. Your guttural use of “Right here, NRA” goes down as an embarrassment to all Missourians and should be to you as well. The language you used could have been applied to several others with justification like: “Right here, Trumka, for advocating increased debt,” “Right here, Attorney General Holder, for stonewalling the Congress on Fast and Furious,” and “Right here, President Obama, for the slaying of a United States Ambassador in Libya or the national debt, and numerous other events.” Yet, on those events you remain silent. Senator McCaskill, instead of fascinating yourself on television with subjects you know little about, why don’t you pay attention and fascinate yourself with the work your constituents expect of you and your reason for being in Washington, D.C.? For example, could the Senate produce a budget for a change? You said you read the Obamacare bill. Now, try and understand it before it drives a recession. And finally, before considering another revenue plan, pay attention to spending and save our future. Would you please provide the residents of Missouri, and national television viewers if you must, with your justification for increased national debt? Put it in simple terms; those that you will understand. I think the best way to sum up your behavior is with “Right here, McCaskill.” Shame on you! Gary Mitchell Chesterfield

welcome mat. Leaders in Jefferson City must provide smokers with the support they need to quit and adequately fund programs that help keep our kids off tobacco. We can no longer allow the Show-Me State to be the tobacco industry’s playground. It’s going to take a great deal of political will, but we are confident our elected officials are up to the challenge. Our kids and current smokers are depending on them for help. Sara Dreiling, CEO American Lung Association, Plains-Gulf Region

Reader comments from newsmagazinenetwork.com The following readers commented on stories on newsmagazinenetwork.com, the online home of West Newsmagazine, which also offers readers the opportunity to “join the conversation” on Facebook (facebook. com/Westnewsmagazine) and Twitter (@ WestNewsmag) Responding to ‘The right to bear arms responsibly’ If effecting a gun ban would work I would be all for it. But it would not. There are millions of guns in the U.S. and while many truly law abiding folks would turn them in, most would not, and the criminals would have a field day. Had there been an armed guard at the school (in Newtown, Conn.) this would have been a stain on newsprint. A criminal gunned down. Big deal. And there is the Constitution. It is clear and we do not just mess with it. It is the truly most important document, one that we have shed blood for, one that we promise to defend and obey. Guns and personal defense are part of the American experience and culture. Banning guns. It just won’t happen. However there is no reason why we can not exercise reasonable methods of control over them. R.W. Responding to ‘Ballwin honored as best place to raise kids’ Congratulations to the city of Ballwin for the Bloomberg award. I don’t believe that this is the first award of its kind for the city. The award is well deserved. Ballwin is a great place to live and raise a family. We moved to Ballwin in 1994 and have raised two sons here. Job well done! Vern Young

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By WARREN MAYES I’ve always considered it a privilege to fill out the Hall of Fame ballot as a member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. This year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Mike Piazza became eligible for the first time. That alone makes this ballot contentious, divisive and somewhat bitter for voters. It brings the aptly called “steroid era” into focus. Obviously, former Cardinal Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro have been on the ballot in recent years. They have never received my vote nor did these newcomers. I don’t like being put in the position of being judge, jury and executioner, but I take the part of the ballot instructions that lists the integrity of the game to heart. Since there is an “integrity, sportsmanship, character” element in the rules – and there is – I chose to invoke them. For only the second time in 42 years, baseball writers failed to elect anyone to the Hall of Fame on Wednesday, sending

a firm signal that stars of the steroids era will be held to a different standard. All the awards and accomplishments collected over storied careers by Bonds, Clemens and Sosa could not offset suspicions that those exploits were artificially boosted by performance-enhancing drugs. Bonds received just 36.2 percent of the vote and Clemens 37.6 in totals announced by the Hall and the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, both well short of the 75 percent needed for election. Sosa, eighth on the career home run list, got 12.5 percent. McGwire, 10th on the career home run chart, received 16.9 percent of the vote on his seventh Hall try, down from 19.5 last year. I joined the BBWAA in 1980 when I was a sportswriter for the Springfield NewsLeader in Springfield, Mo., and covered the Kansas City Royals. After 10 years, I became eligible to vote. A member can fill out 10 spots and, when I was younger, I did. In recent years, I have not. This year, I voted for just six players. My choices were Jack Morris, Lee Smith, Edgar Martinez, Tim Raines, Fred McGriff and Craig Biggio, who was on the ballot for the first time. Here’s why I voted for them: • Morris was one of the toughest pitchers in the 1980s and ‘90s. He was the ace on three different World Series winners (‘84 Tigers, ‘91 Twins, ‘92 Blue Jays). He also made 14 opening day starts and finished with 253 wins. I know some don’t like his 3.90 ERA, but he pitched in the American League where there is a designated hitter. • Smith retired as the all-time saves leader in 1998 but he’s been passed. In his prime, he was as good as anyone. • Martinez was one of the all-time great designated hitters and he is overlooked because he was considered one-dimensional. He just played by the rules in the American League and should not be penalized for that. • Raines was the second-greatest leadoff hitter after Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson in recent times. • McGriff ended with 493 homers and seven consecutive summers of 30 or more homers. • Biggio had 3,060 hits and is the only player in baseball history with at least 3,000 hits, 600 doubles 400 steals and 250 homers.

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No guns, no signs At least one Ballwin resident thinks signage declaring that no firearms are permitted should be removed from the Donald “Red” Loehr Police & Court Center where the city has its municipal court and Board

of Aldermen meeting room. During the citizen comment period at the Jan. 14 Board of Aldermen meeting, Lynn Goetz said that gun-free zones can be, and have been, dangerous places for lawabiding citizens and that the vast majority of mass shooting has occurred in places where firearms were not allowed. In a later phone conversation, Goetz recounted an anecdote whose punch line strongly suggests that perpetrators of such crimes may well be deranged but they aren’t stupid and tend to pick locations where their actions won’t quickly or easily be challenged. There was no discussion or action on Goetz’s request.

CREVE COEUR Delmar Gardens Enterprises withdraws request Amid concern from Creve Coeur residents, Delmar Gardens Enterprises has withdrawn its request that the city rezone a parcel of land owned by the company on Ladue Road. The parcel in question is the former Belle Maison subdivision site that currently is zoned single-family residential with residential design development (RDD) approval. The company had originally sought to have the zoning changed to planned residential,

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at its new Town Hall, located on the south side of Main Street across from the parking garage and next to the movie theater in Town Center. The Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 28 is canceled due to the city making its transition to its new building.

New appointment The Wildwood City Council on Jan. 14 unanimously approved the appointment of Bill Garrett (Ward 3) as city marshal.

Electronics recycling program

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The city of Ellisville in partnership with Wits, Inc. is offering free permanent monthly electronic/computer recycling drop-off. Drop-off will take place on the second Saturday of each month at Bluebird Park, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning Feb. 9. Batteries accepted up to 5 pounds and large appliances will be accepted for $5 each. Tax donation letters are provided onsite and donations are accepted to help cover the cost of recycling. Program guidelines are available through a link on the city’s website (ellisvillle.mo.us) or by calling Wits, Inc. at (314) 382-1650.

The Wildwood City Council on Jan. 14 unanimously approved a recommendation in regard to a survey that residents took for improvements to Al Foster Memorial Trail. The recommendations include expanding the parking area to accommodate additional spaces (number to be determined) and providing additional amenities, such as a large shade structure, picnic tables, trash receptacles and bicycle racks. Removed from the list due to resident concerns was a recommendation to accommodate a permanent restroom facility and water fountain. In May 2012, residents near the facility received a survey seeking their input on the trailhead. At the same time, a user survey also was conducted to obtain input from those residents and others who utilize the facility. A City Council committee that was overseeing the project then analyzed the survey results and made recommendations.

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Route 109 widening, resurfacing

Crime goes down

MoDOT and the city of Wildwood have partnered to come up with $7 million for a jointly funded project to improve the safety and flow of traffic along the portion of Route 109 from Clayton to Route 100. As part of the project, Route 109 will be widened to four lanes (two in each direction) from Route 100 to Clayton, with a roundabout to the Pond-Grover Loop Road and a roundabout at the westbound Route 100 intersection. This solution will help improve the flow of traffic and safety for these motorists. The Route 109 joint project to widen the highway between Route 100 and Clayton, along with the two roundabouts, will begin construction in late summer/early fall 2014. Resurfacing work begins in the next couple weeks from south of Route 100 to the Meramec River. Daily lane closures during non-peak hours (could be day or night) will be necessary. MoDOT requests that residents pay attention to flagging operations and work zone signs.

Serious crime in the areas under protection of the St. Louis County Police Department has decreased in 2012 to its lowest level since 1969. Index crime statistics comparing 2012 to 2011 in unincorporated St. Louis County and the municipalities served by County officers show an overall reduction of 8.7 percent. The 2012 report represents the fourth year in a row of overall crime reduction. There were eight homicides reported in 2012 – a decrease of nearly 53 percent. The number of rapes decreased 20.6 percent, robbery decreased 12 percent and burglary decreased 21.1 percent. Arson decreased nearly 11 percent and larceny decreased by 7.2 percent. Motor vehicle theft (up 13.3 percent) and aggravated assault (up 2.4 percent) showed the only increases. “I am very proud of our patrol officers, detectives and support personnel,” St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch said. “This decrease emphasizes their continued dedication and commitment to the community. “Our emphasis has been and will continue to be to ensure the safety of everyone within St. Louis County.”

ST. LOUIS COUNTY Partners for Native Landscaping workshop Residents interested in learning to landscape with native species can attend a daylong workshop on Feb. 23 at Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood. The workshop will feature a variety of topic discussions, including landscape for birds and butterflies, alternative to non-native plants and turf, planning a rain garden. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase native plants, meet other native gardeners and win native gardening prizes. The workshop is being hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation, St. Louis Audubon, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Shaw Nature Reserve, Wild Ones and Grow Native!. The $20 registration fee includes lunch and a Native Landscaping Guide. Attendance is limited. Interested homeowners should register online at stlouisaudubon. org/PNL.

I-270 southbound widening MoDOT will add one lane to southbound I-270 from Dougherty Ferry Road to I-44. Daily lane closures from Manchester Road to I-44 will begin in late February during non-peak daytime hours. Blasting work and periodic interstate closures on weekdays will start this spring. This project will help improve the flow of traffic between I-64 and I-44 during the evening commute. The entire widening project on both northbound and southbound I-270 is approximately $12 million.

MISSOURI Tax refund debit cards State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced Jan. 11 that citizens have a new option to choose from when getting a tax refund from the State of Missouri. Taxpayers are now able to get a refund in the form of a debit card whether their return is filed on paper or electronically. The new refund option is for taxpayers who file individual income tax returns or Property Tax Credit (PTC) claims. This is the first year the Department of Revenue has offered the refund debit card. To receive the card, taxpayers will need to check the “debit card” box located on the refund line of their 2012 income tax return or PTC claim. After the card is received in the mail, the recipient must activate it by phone or online, and a Personal Information Number or PIN must be created. Benefits of the debit card include no check cashing fees, no bank account is required and access to the funds is available 24 hours a day. Taxpayers can use the refund card for free for purchases and to get cash back with a purchase anywhere a Visa Card is accepted. UMB, MoneyPass and Chase ATMs may all be used to access cash without fees. One free withdrawal is allowed at other ATMs, but an ATM surcharge may apply. The card is issued by JP Morgan Chase of New York. Other refund options for taxpayers include a paper check mailed to a taxpayer and electronic direct deposit into a bank account of a taxpayer receiving a refund. More information about the refund debit card can be found at dor.mo.gov.

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Roadwork ahead 2013 likely to be crucial year for Manchester’s Great Streets Initiative By JIM ERICKSON Ballwin’s Board of Aldermen and key members of the city’s staff received an update on the Great Streets Initiative, the first such session in a new series of meetings being held with communities that thus far have shown support for the concept. During the Ballwin Board’s annual retreat and work session Jan. 12, Matt Pirrello, former mayor of Ellisville and now a member of the Ellisville City Council, reviewed the program, its findings, conclusions and what’s ahead. The East-West Gateway Council of Governments – the metropolitan area’s planning organization that includes representatives from government entities in eight counties in Missouri and Illinois – launched the St. Louis Great Streets Initiative in early 2006 to expand the way communities think of their streets. One of the thoroughfares designated in the effort is Manchester Road from Route 141 to Wildwood, a stretch that includes Manchester, Winchester, Ballwin, Ellisville and Wildwood. Great Streets’ mission is to create a better future by giving participating communities the tools to create interesting and memorable places and to provide for economic sustainability and an environment for business success. Problems associated with the Manchester Road corridor are many and varied, including vacant, underutilized and deteriorating properties, a lack of access for pedestrians and bicyclists, domination by vehicular traffic that largely excludes other modes of

transportation, a lack of aesthetic upgrades and no unifying elements around which an identity can be established and promoted. Great Streets is designed to tackle these and related problems with a consistent design theme within each community, enhanced landscaping and street lighting, traffic medians, way-finding signage, and creation of “people places” and road improvements that will better accommodate traffic and improve safety. This likely will be a crucial year for the program. In addition to discussions with the municipalities involved, open houses to receive public comment are planned this summer. Also, Phase 1 design work, which began last fall, should be complete by fall in preparation for seeking construction bids in the spring of 2014. At the meeting, Pirrello showed a breakdown of Phase 1 projects whose estimated price tag is $5 million. What the initiative’s ultimate outcome will be remains uncertain. Manchester and Winchester have yet to sign on to the planning effort, although Manchester’s website maintains the city “is working with its neighbors to plan for the future of the Manchester Road corridor and to create a Great Street for West County.” Manchester officials earlier have been quoted as having concerns about the need for additional tax revenues to pay for the effort and the formation of a master redevelopment district whose authority in the corridor’s boundaries would supersede that of the cities.

New signage representing each city along Manchester Road and its amenities is one of the improvements proposed by the Great Streets Initiative.

Pirrello said sales and property tax levies are likely alternatives for raising money needed to pay for the initial and any later improvements. Funding from the Missouri Department of Transportation and other sources, including Metro Transit, also is possible. With various improvements in place, ongoing maintenance would be the responsibility of participating cities. As for the master, or overlay, district, Pirrello said it would preserve the intent of the plan and prevent any one municipality from dominating the initiative. Ellisville, Ballwin and Wildwood will be asked to approve a letter of engagement hiring Jon Dalton, an attorney, to lead the effort to draft legislation authorizing creation of the master district, a measure requiring passage by the Missouri legislature. Dalton, who also is mayor of Town & Country, specializes in government regula-

tory law and, according to Pirrello, is offering his services pro bono. Other current activities include reviewing proposals for a branding identity for the Manchester corridor. The Great Streets committee holds public meetings on the first and third Mondays of every month at Bluebird Park. Also, the committee is working on establishing specific district boundaries and determining responsibilities and authorities. In an interview after his presentation, Pirrello said he backs the Great Streets effort not only because it presents a coherent approach for the future but also because he believes in the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. It would be shameful, he noted, if the end result of all the public money and effort that already have gone into the initiative was merely a planning document “collecting dust on a shelf somewhere.”

Cunningham, McNary among candidates running for Monarch FPD Board By JIM ERICKSON Off-year elections generally are known for a lack of excitement and low voter turnout. But the upcoming race for a seat on the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors appears likely to be an exception after a flurry of activity on the last day candidates could file to be on the April 2 ballot. Former state Sen. Jane Cunningham and former state Rep. Cole McNary, both Chesterfield Republicans, filed to seek the six-year term in the non-partisan election. In between the Cunningham and McNary filings, Rick Gans, a former Monarch director, withdrew his candidacy and said he would support

Cunningham. Gans, along with incumbent director Kim Evans and Russell Lake, a Chesterfield businessman, had announced their intentions to run on the first day for filing last month. Cunningham served 12 years in the Missouri House and Senate before redistricting forced her from office last year. Elected to the Missouri House in 2008 to represent a West County district that primarily included Chesterfield, McNary was defeated by incumbent Clint Zweifel in the race for state treasurer last November. Evans is completing her first term on the three-member Board and now serves

as its president. A former field emergency medical technician and 911 dispatcher, she has worked in the health care field for some 27 years and is a pediatric and transplant nurse case manager. Lake’s candidacy is his first for elective office. He earlier served on a Monarch citizens’ advisory committee working with staff on the district’s 2013 budget. In a news release announcing her candidacy, Cunningham cited a strong desire to continue serving the constituents she represented during her legislative career and pledged to bring her emphasis on being a property tax watchdog to the Monarch Board.

The Monarch district covers more than 62.7 square miles and includes all or part of Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Ballwin, Creve Coeur, Maryland Cunningham Heights and Wildwood, and portions of unincorporated St. Louis County. [For a full list of West County candidates filed for the April 2013, election, McNary see page 16.]

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He said federal prosecutors and the DEA are charging distributors of these new synthetic drugs by calling it an analog of the illicit drug. He noted that it is extremely difficult to predict how individuals will respond to the latest synthetic drugs. “Anytime you take something like this, it’s just like Russian roulette,” he said. Chesterfield mother, Carley Alves, spoke at a Chesterfield City Council meeting on Jan. 7 to warn the community about the dangers of the new drug. Alves said she has reason to believe that her 15-year-old daughter may have unknowingly ingested N-Bomb at a New Year’s Eve party in Wildwood. Alves said that although her daughter doesn’t drink, she just assumed she was drunk when she was brought home from the party incoherent. She didn’t suspect drugs until her daughter talked to her the next day about a scary experience that involved hallucinating and difficulty breathing. Her daughter also told her that she was offered acid at the party, which she refused, and that she was drinking Mountain Dew Red, which could have been spiked with Everclear, a very high-proof alcohol that is odorless and tasteless. When Alves called the St. Louis County Police to report the incident, she received a call back from an undercover drug agent who said her daughter’s symptoms matched those of someone on N-Bomb. A local toxicologist told Alves that N-Bomb comes in a powder that is often mixed in drinks and suggested that her daughter’s drink may have been laced with the drug. Alves said she told her story to the City Council “because I was scared.” “My daughter could not breathe and nobody did anything about it. The parents didn’t call me. An ambulance wasn’t called. The kids didn’t tell me about it,” she said. She wants parents and kids to know that if they see someone who is sick or drunk or appears to be on drugs at a party, they should call 911– not only to help the person in distress, but to create documentation of the incident. “Because if you don’t do it the moment it happens, you have absolutely no recourse,” she said. NCADA’s Duncan said the best way parents can protect their children is by becoming knowledgeable about the latest drugs. “When a parent is one step ahead of their kids in terms of knowing what’s going on – knowing the risks, can talk about these things intelligently – you can’t assume that those conversations have no impact at all,” Duncan said. “Because the studies show pretty clearly that a parent’s opinion is a major factor in a kid’s decision to use or not use a drug or drugs.”

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Rockwood Board of Education places $38.4 million bond issue on April ballot By CAROL ENRIGHT After four months of gathering community input, the Picture Rockwood Facilitating Team presented its recommendation regarding the future of Rockwood schools to the Board of Education on Jan. 10. The highlight of the team’s recommendation was placing a $36.6 million no-tax rate increase bond issue on the April 2013 ballot exclusively focused on safety and security initiatives ($5 million), technology ($9.4 million), and facility maintenance and improvements ($19.7 million). The team said that these three issues were the ones that resonated with the community and were most likely to receive widespread support. The team also estimated that another $2.5 million would be needed to cover the costs associated with architectural and engineering permits. At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Board approved going forward with the bond issue – which it is calling Proposition S for students – increasing the amount to $38.4 million to include renovations to the kitchens and cafeterias of Stanton and Uthoff Valley elementary schools. The Picture Rockwood team had already recommended renovating the kitchen and cafeteria space of Eureka Elementary, primarily to address electrical wiring issues. Assistant superintendent, Dennis Griffith, said that while 10 Rockwood schools were in need of kitchen and/or cafeteria renovations, Eureka, Stanton and Uthoff Valley were in “the worst” condition. If successful, the proposed bond issue would free up funds in the operating budget to support other priorities identified during the Picture Rockwood process. These include improving curriculum, maintaining current class sizes, hiring more teachers to reduce class sizes and increasing teachers’ salaries to be in line with those of other St. Louis County school districts. The team recommended that the Board use available fund reserves to balance the fiscal year 2014 budget and fund some of these priorities. Picture Rockwood began in September and included a series of four workshops that were attended by more than 400 community members. Participants outlined what they viewed as key priorities for the district and recommendations for funding those priorities. The facilitating team also collected feedback from the community via more than 740 feedback forms, an online survey of 500 respondents and a telephone survey of 400 registered voters. Almost two-thirds of telephone respondents said they favored a no-tax rate increase bond issue for improving district facilities. However, less than one third of respondents said they would support a tax increase. In spite of support for tuition-free, fullday kindergarten expressed by those in attendance at the Jan. 10 Board meeting,

the facilitating team said that community feedback did not indicate widespread support for no-cost, full-day kindergarten. In fact, only 38 percent of those surveyed by telephone rated it as a high priority. All sources of feedback suggested a significant distrust of district leadership. Facilitating co-chair, Park Plank, said that, based on community feedback the team recommends that “district leadership and the Board needs to acknowledge past questionable decisions” and immediately announce the lawful and best practice procedures the district will have

in place to seek requests for proposals and the selection of a construction management program if a bond issue is placed on the ballot. Superintendent Bruce Borchers addressed this issue at the Jan. 17 meeting prior to a discussion regarding the revision of several district policies that govern the hiring of consultants, vendor/contract relations and purchasing. (The Board will vote on these policy revisions at its Feb. 7 meeting.) “Given the questions about decisions that were made regarding consultants earlier, I, like anybody, wish I could go back in time

and make different decisions,” Borchers said, alluding to the controversial hiring of two consultants in 2011. The superintendent said the Board would “make sure we follow clear and consistent policies in the future.” At the Jan. 10 meeting, facilitating team co-chair, Shemain Kenney, said that because the community had invested so much time over the past few months in providing feedback to the district time was of the essence. “If you don’t do it in April, you’re going to lose that momentum,” said Kenney.

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On the April 2013 ballot Filing for the April 2 election closed at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. As of that time, the following West County residents had filed their intent to run for office. Names are listed in ballot order. BALLWIN Candidate for Mayor: Tim Pogue* Candidates for Alderman: Ward 1 - Karen Glanz, James Terbrock*; Ward 2 - Mark Harder*; Ward 3 - Jim Leahy*; Ward 4 Michael J. Boland

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CHESTERFIELD Candidates for Mayor: Matt Segal, Bob Nation Candidates for Councilmember: Ward WINCHESTER 1 - Adelaida Peterson, Nancy Greenwood, Candidate for Mayor (four-year term): Gail Melissa Heberle; Ward 2 - Derek Grier; M. Winham* Ward 3 - Dan Hurt, David Sodemann Sr., Candidates for Alderman (two-year term): Randy Logan; Ward 4 - Bruce DeGroot, Ward 1 - Marie Bach*, Ward 2 - Tony Pari Sheth, Rich Kastel DeLuca* CLARKSON VALLEY Candidates for Alderman: Ward 1 - James Meyer*, Ward 2 - Honora Schiller*, Ward 3 - F. Scott Schultz* CREVE COEUR Candidates for Councilmember: Ward 1 David Caldwell, Cynthia Kramer; Ward 2 - Ellen Lawrence, Jay Steinback; Ward 3 - Charlotte D’ Alfonso*; Ward 4 - Scott Saunders* DES PERES Candidates for Municipal Judge: Michael Waller, Charles Billings, David Howard Candidates for Alderman: Ward 1 - Kathleen Gmelich*, Steven Palubiak; Ward 2 - Jim Kleinschmidt*; Ward 3 - Sean Concagh

PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT Candidates for the Parkway Board of Education: Sam Sciortino, Ph.D.*, Jenifer A. Clifton, Tom Appelbaum*, Daniel P. Brodsky, Debbie Hopper, Brad Williams, Ken Eigenberg, Diane Finnestead ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT Candidates for the Rockwood School Board (three-year term): Janet Strate*, Stephen (Steve) Banton*, Loralee Mondl, Jeffrey R. Morrell EUREKA FIRE PROTECTION Candidates for Board of Director: Frederick W. Wuelling III, Francis B. Oberkramer CREVE COEUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Candidates for the Board of Directors not provided as of presstime.

ELLISVILLE Candidates for Councilmember: Ward 1 - Chris Turner, Gary Voss; Ward 2 - Troy Pieper*, Mick Cahill, Adi Surti; Ward 3 – METRO WEST FIRE Cindy Pool, Robert Srote, Denny Lober PROTECTION DISTRICT Candidates for the Board of Directors not EUREKA provided as of presstime. Candidate for City Marshal: Michael A. Wiegand MONARCH FIRE Candidates for Aldermen: Ward 1 - Wes PRETECTION DISTRICT Sir, Ward 2 - Marilyn L. Leistner, Ward 3 - Candidates for the Board of Directors: RusShannon Britt sell Lake, Kim Evans*, Jane Cunningham, Cole McNary MANCHESTER Candidates for Alderman: Ward 1 - Paul C. WEST COUNTY EMS & Hamill*, Ward 2 - Mike Clement*, Ward FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 3 - John A. Schrader*, Tony Mueller Candidate for the Board of Directors: Richard Ragnon* TOWN & COUNTRY Candidates for Mayor: Jon Dalton*, Bar- Information provided by individual municbara Ann Hughes; Ward 1 - Lynn Wright*; ipalities, school boards and fire districts. Ward 2 - Tim Welby*; Ward 3 - Fred Meyland-Smith*; Ward 4 - Jonathan Benigas* * denotes incumbent candidate

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Ballwin Board reconsiders increased pension for city employees By JIM ERICKSON A discussion of issues affecting the compensation package for city of Ballwin employees has resulted, for at least the time being, in changing an earlier decision to boost the city’s pension contribution for all personnel. As part of its 2013 budget review and approval, Ballwin’s Board of Aldermen had approved including a pool of funds to boost employee salaries and to contribute the higher amount needed to provide higher pension benefits. The increase in pension contributions came in the aftermath of a police department move from its defined contribution pension program to LAGERS, a statewide defined benefit plan for local government employees. Both measures would go into effect later this year and, while funds have been allocated for both, the Board has not yet signed off on the specifics. At its Jan. 12 Board retreat, the Board ended a lengthy discussion on the merits of a better pension package and a greater pay increase by voting 6-2 to scuttle plans to improve the pension. That step, argued Alderman Richard Boerner (Ward 4) who introduced the motion, would enable the city to boost the amount available for salary increases, bringing Ballwin employee pay closer to the average of other nearby communities. Aldermen Frank Fleming (Ward 3) and Kathy Kerlagon (Ward 4) opposed the measure. Fleming had argued before the vote that he had heard nothing during the discussion to persuade him that improved pension benefits should be abandoned. After the motion passed, Fleming expressed displeasure that the matter had been brought up for a vote. “We’ve never done that (held a formal vote) at earlier workshops,” he said. As part of the overall discussion, Jeff Kempker, a representative for Missouri LAGERS, detailed how Ballwin will be required to fund the higher pension benefit. The extra money needed for the increase would be $1.5 million, an amount that could be paid over a number of years rather than all at once, he said. LAGERS offers a variety of pension benefit options and it’s up to each employer to select the one to be provided to employees. One of the program’s alternatives is for employees to contribute to the plan, a step more cities are taking to lower their financial responsibility while increasing benefit levels, Kempker said. Ballwin employees do not now contribute to the city’s pension plan. Alderman Shamed Dogan (Ward 2) said he believes most employees would prefer a salary increase to higher pension benefits. In reality, he added, higher salaries will mean a pension hike because those benefits

are based on a worker’s salary and years of service. In earlier discussions, there was consensus that increases would not apply to those at higher salary ranges in light of a salary survey that concluded wage differences are more pronounced at the lower end of the city’s pay scales. At this point, any pay increases will not be across the board but will come from a pool of funds now set at 3 percent of payroll. Supervisors will determine on the basis of merit how much each employee

receives. Fleming noted that any move to across the board increases will put aldermen in the position of evaluating employees, declaring in effect that all do an equally good job worthy of an equal raise in pay. Supervisors are the ones who should evaluate their people and give salary increases accordingly, he said. Boerner maintained the need for higher immediate pay increases is urgent and that the current pension plan is “fair and reasonable.” He cited police department

salaries as being especially out of line with those paid in other communities. Asked to comment on the police salary issue, Chief Steve Schicker acknowledged his department is having difficulty recruiting and retaining personnel due to the higher pay offered elsewhere for the same work. Discussion and the action taken at the Board retreat confirm that the overall compensation issue is not resolved and the issue will be debated again before final decisions are made.

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Ballwin Board of Aldermen approves new residential community By JIM ERICKSON To rezone, or not to rezone. That was the question before the Ballwin Board of Aldermen at its Jan. 14 meeting, and it took more than an hour of discussion before the matter was decided. The Board ultimately approved the request from McBride Essen, LLC, to rezone a triangular-shaped parcel at 520 Kehrs Mill Road from C-1 Commercial and R-1 Single Family to the R-4 Planned Multiple Dwelling District. But the action came with a number of strings attached, suggesting it may be a while before the issue is resolved. Ballwin’s Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended the zoning change in a report after a Dec. 3 meeting. However, aldermen learned the site plan they received for their meeting was not the same one the commission had reviewed in making its decision. In addition, Jeannie Aulmier, a spokesperson for the developer, noted she wasn’t sure all the conditions the commission had specified for making its recommendation could be met. The earlier site plan showed a 60-foot setback from an adjoining residential property, as required by the city’s zoning ordinance.

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But a final preparation of the drawings revealed the actual setback was just 43 feet. Among conditions the commission had attached to its recommendation were irrigation for all common ground areas and a sidewalk, meeting federal disabilities act requirements, at the southwest corner of the property. Aulmier maintained it wasn’t necessary to install irrigation equipment around a storm water retention pond considered part of the common ground area. She also said the sidewalk requirement would be difficult or

impossible to meet due to the steep elevation change where the sidewalk would be placed. In light of the new information, Mayor Tim Pogue originally recommended the proposal be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review. After suggestions and counter-suggestions among McBride representatives and aldermen, the Board approved the rezoning but maintained the 60-foot setback requirement. That action requires McBride to seek a zoning code variance from Ballwin’s Board of Adjustment. The Board also changed the irrigation

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Parkway Board considering up to $4.1 million in budget cuts By CAROL ENRIGHT At its meeting on Jan. 9, the Parkway Board of Education heard preliminary recommendations for the 2013-2014 budget that would result in $3.3 to $4.1 million in reductions. The district began a two-year budget cutting process in 2012-2013 that cut almost $7.4 million from the district’s $214 million operating budget. But due to the economic downturn and decreased tax revenues, the district was forced to dip into its fund reserves to balance the budget. In 2012, these reserves dropped below the Board’s minimum requirement of 17.3 percent of the operating budget. Currently, the reserves make up about 14 percent of the operating budget, or $31 million – about $7 million below the Board’s minimum reserve funds requirement. Parkway’s Chief Financial Officer Mark Stockwell told the Board that the proposed cuts, along with anticipated revenue growth, would replenish the reserve funds to 17.3 percent of the operating budget within five years. Stockwell said the proposed budget cuts represent the second year of what district officials knew was going to be a two-year process.

Last year, the Board approved $8 million in cuts with year-end results showing actual savings of about $7.4 million. “Last year’s actual results ended up being a little lower than what we had originally projected,” Stockwell explained. “Our revenues didn’t come in where we had hoped they would come in last year.” He said those lower revenues were primarily due to property taxes that were returned due to appeals. Staff reductions in the first year of the two-year budget cutting process included 127 full-time employees eliminated through attrition and 36 part-time lunch and recess monitors who were laid off. Proposed staff reductions for the 20132014 school year include about 40 fulltime positions that district officials say will be achieved entirely through attrition. These include approximately 18 positions in administration and departmental support staff, three middle school math facilitators, six to eight secretarial positions, and 12 high school positions. These cuts make up the bulk of the proposed reductions and would result in an estimated $2.17 to $2.68 million in cost savings. “We feel pretty confident we will be able do them all through attrition by the end of

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issues with brain-based therapy.” MIND is the Midwest’s first and only brain-based treatment and educational center dedicated to evaluating and managing neurological disorders. “For a lot of kids, this is combining the need between neurological and academic,” Finnegan said. “We have certified teachers and special education instructors who work with children, not from a tutoring standpoint, but teaching them skills using what we know about these kids neurologically. At the end of the day, what we want is to really instill confidence in kids.” Life changing, unique and personalized, MIND’s biggest goal is to let each child reach his or her potential to be able to succeed. MIND – Midwest Institute for Neurological Development 144 Chesterfield Commons East Road Chesterfield (636) 537-9800 Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to noon www.mi4nd.com

With more than 50 years of combined experience, the accommodating dental team at Ballwin Dental Care consists of Dr. Robert Schrameyer, his daughter Dr. Kimberly Simonds, and the newest addition, Dr. Dan Gennaoui, who is fluent in Arabic. Together, they provide a variety of quality dental services, including cleanings, white fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, Lumineers, teeth whitening, Invisalign and more. They are especially happy to provide a technology known as the Wand, a computerized anesthesia injection that is more comfortable and less frightening than an old-fashioned shot. “We go the extra mile to provide quality experiences in a friendly, comfortable environment,” Dr. Schrameyer said. The modern office is dedicated to meeting each patient’s needs with over-the-patient TV screens with DVD players, headphones, nitrous oxide and a friendly, well-trained team. “We’re a family-owned business, and we have not sold out to any of the

Meramec Valley Bank is a true community bank that has been serving West County for 95 years. Customers at Meramec Valley Bank not only receive competitive rates and friendly service but also have the confidence that comes from working with experienced, local decisionmakers who actually know and support the community they serve. Committed to the local community, Meramec Valley Bank recycles back into the West County community the deposits it gathers locally. That is accomplished by lending to local businesses and by supporting local schools and nonprofit organizations. With a strong local foundation, Mer amec Valley Bank provides personal services that simply are not available to regular folks at larger banks. Meramec Valley Bank has a full range of services for small businesses and families. The bank offers all the basic deposit products, plus great Internet banking tools including bill-pay, remote check deposit, and E-statements. Competitive consumer lending, mortgage lending and business banking services are all available for customers as well.

conglomerate dental chains that many of our competitors belong to,” Dr. Schrameyer said. “We are able to show people the connection between healthy gums and teeth and their general health. We show patients how to save their teeth as well as have healthier lives.” Ballwin Dental Care offers a variety of appointment times to accommodate today’s busy lifestyles, including evening and some Saturday appointment options. A staple in the Ballwin community and the surrounding area for more than 36 years, Ballwin Dental Care’s mission is to help people of all ages maintain healthy teeth and gums and beautiful, bright smiles for life.

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St. Louis’ most picturesque senior community is Cape Albeon with two lakes on 18 acres and lovely wooded areas. Established and trusted, the notfor-profit community has earned its reputation for superior amenities, services and dedicated staff. “Our residents made a conscious choice to make their home with us and we want to do everything possible to provide an enriching experience for them,” said Debra Tao, marketing director. The Cottages feature New Englandstyle architecture, spacious rooms with two bedrooms, two baths, walk-in closets, full kitchen, fireplace, washer/ dryer, and a patio, screened-in porch or an all season room. Add a roomy garage and you have the makings of great retirement living. The Harbor Apartments offer spacious one and two bedroom models with full kitchens, walk-in closets and large baths. High ceilings and large windows bring an open feeling and a patio or porch is included. Amenities

include a lake-view dining room, fitness studio, pool, media room, new library, club room, gift shop, bank services and chapel. The Village Assisted Living Apartments feature private apartments with licensed care. Services include three meals a day, medication management, bathing/dressing assist, laundry/housekeeping and 24-hour personal care by certified staff. No entry or community fees are associated with the assisted living or retirement apartments. Short-term Respite Care is offered in furnished apartments to provide caregiver relief or care for those recovering from injury or illness. Physical/occupational therapy is available for all residents, as are doctor visits for assisted living residents. Schedule a tour to discover why Cape Albeon sets the standard for care. Cape Albeon 3380 Lake Bend Drive • St. Louis (636) 861-3200 www.capealbeon.com

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At The St. Austin School, parents know their children are in good hands. A small pre-kindergarten to eighth grade private elementary school, The St. Austin School is an independent school devoted to a classical education imbued with the Catholic faith. Experienced and dedicated teachers work to instill each child with a love for learning and the skills of critical thinking and careful reading which allows the student to succeed and excel in secondary schools of the highest caliber. “We truly do believe that parents are the first and most enduring educators of their children,” Director of Admissions and Communications Danielle Morgenthaler said. “Our role is to extend this fundamental family environment to our school.” Small class sizes and low studentto-teacher ratios provide teachers with the opportunity to know their students

as individuals and to maximize their inherent gifts. Academically challenging and nurturing, The St. Austin School teaches the message of Christ through traditional teaching methods. “Our mission statement is taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, ‘to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ (Ephesians 3.8),’” Morgenthaler said. “We wish to develop the natural love of God in the hearts of the children so that they may seek Him above all things and find joy in worshipping Him in the beauty of holiness.” The St. Austin School currently is enrolling for the 2013-2014 academic year. The St. Austin School 1755 Des Peres Road • St. Louis (314) 580-2802 www.saintaustinschool.org

Trauma Recovery of St. Charles The Mizzou Store in Chesterfield Valley provides MU fans the opportunity to shop for Mizzou gear, gifts and apparel in a fun atmosphere reminiscent of the school’s campus in Columbia, Mo. As one MU alumna remarked when the store opened last year, “This is Mizzou mecca!” The Mizzou Store is designed to give MU alumni, friends and fans an authentic taste of Mizzou. The lively store atmosphere features a life-size Truman the Tiger statue, images of the crowd at Memorial Stadium, a replica of the playing field at Faurot, and even a tailgate bus. The store is stocked with the largest and most unique assortment of licensed Mizzou merchandise, offering plenty of game-day gear, MU memorabilia, gifts and apparel for people of all ages and stages of life. The Mizzou Store not only looks like an extension of the campus in Columbia – it is an extension of the MU campus. In fact, The Mizzou Store is the only

store in the St. Louis area operated by Mizzou, for Mizzou, which is something that many customers appreciate. “When you make a purchase at The Mizzou Store, it is directly benefiting the Mizzou campus, because we operate the store through the University of Missouri Bookstores organization,” explained Michelle Froese, spokesperson for the store. “Your purchase benefits student programs and facilities, and we think that really sets us apart.” Open seven days a week and until 8 p.m. every day but Sunday, The Mizzou Store makes it easy for St. Louis-area fans to connect with their favorite campus and experience the MIz-zOU spirit! The Mizzou Store 10 THF Blvd. • Chesterfield (636) 730-3100 Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.themizzoustore.com

Tara S. Dickherber, LPC, has worked in the field of mental health for more than 15 years in capacities from inpatient psych to private practice. Her passion lies in her private practice, now located in St. Charles. Dickherber’s specialty is treating survivors of sexual violence and traumatic events. She was the first in St. Charles and St. Louis counties to be certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy®, which took her from being a counselor to a transformative healer. She served also as executive director of the Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence®. “RRT is a powerful but gentle way to get the mind to make shifts quickly because we are working with the part of the mind that creates emotional responses,” Dickherber said. “Through RRT, we are simply communicating in ways that the emotional part of the mind learns and understands things. That part of your mind tends to respond better to imagery, sensory experiences

and certain ways of using language. “I show my clients how to influence that part of their mind so it is working in a way that is much more beneficial for them, and in doing so, it clears the negative effect of any past event that’s been getting in the way of them being at peace. In the 5-plus years that I have been exclusively utilizing RRT, I have been very successful with clearing many kinds of trauma for war veterans, survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, and so forth.” Dickherber said she always has appointments available for those seeking to improve their emotional health.

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Chesterfield Day at a high standard. She adopted the Singapore Math curriculum and is responsible for spearheading efforts to allow her students to operate the school’s store, providing hands-on experience in store operations such as purchasing, pricing, managing and selling inventory. Sullivan’s outside-the-box teaching methods helped her students win 13 Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Awards this year. The Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated education professionals, from teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors, who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. A committee of top educators and business leaders throughout the year select the award recipients.

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The Fulton School girls basketball team, along with head coach Denis Shine, spent part of their last week of winter break in January giving back to the community at St. Patrick Center in St. Louis. Along with stocking food, the team helped with paperwork in both the mental health and housing departments of the St. Patrick Center, a provider of housing, employment and health opportunities for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The center assists more than 9,000 people each year.

A Chesterfield Day School math teacher received a pleasant surprise last month when she walked into a room at the school and cheering students greeted her with a check for $1,000. Susan Sullivan was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 201213 school year. Her recognition comes with an award of $1,000 for her compassion and commitment to students. Sullivan takes the term “math teacher” to a whole new level by incorporating innovative techniques to keep math learning at

The Learning Resources Network, an international association in lifelong learning, honored Rockwood Communication Education for excellence in marketing. At its annual conference in November, LERN recognized Rockwood Community Education for its rebranding effort launched last year that included a new logo series for all program areas and a redesign of all marketing materials, including the department website, e-newsletter and printed program guide. “The goal of the rebranding effort was to effectively communicate the variety of programs and services available to residents of the district through Community Education,” said Michael Seppi, Community Education director. “Our Community Education

program offers adult education and literacy, aquatics, outdoor education, enrichment, school-age child care, visual and performing arts and youth and adult sports.” Rockwood Community Education was selected from a field of more than 100 entries from four countries. Selection was based on originality, innovation, appropriateness and adaptability as well as being a leader in the field of lifelong learning. Julie Coates, vice president of Information Services for LERN, said that this year’s award nominees were among the highest quality ever submitted.

ROSE Award nominations The Rockwood School District’s 24th annual ROSE (Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education) Award program is in full bloom, and nominations are being accepted. The prestigious ROSE Award is bestowed upon individuals who show excellence of character, performance, leadership and service to the Rockwood School District and is presented to a maximum of 15 individuals each year. The 2013 ROSE Awards will be presented on Sunday, May 5, at the DoubleTree Hotel St. Louis at Westport. To nominate an individual, visit rockwood.k12.mo.us. Nominees will be notified in early February. The ROSE committee co-chairs will visit each of the ROSE Award recipients with balloons and flowers on Tuesday, March 5, to surprise the honorees with one of the district’s greatest honors.

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Top performing district The Parkway School District is one of the top performing districts in the state of Missouri, according to preliminary data the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released. Parkway earned a 98.2-percent score in the new state rating system. This ranks the district in the top 3 percent of school districts in Missouri. School districts are rated on: academic achievement, subgroup achievement, college and career readiness, attendance and graduation.

Nominate a Pillar for Parkway Instead of the usual thank you note, bouquet of flowers or box of candy for a special staff member or parent volunteer, parents can give so much more and nominate someone for a Pillar of Parkway award by Friday, Feb. 1. Pillars of Parkway will be honored on Monday, April 22, at Appreciation Evening, along with Teachers of the Year, retirees and service award recipients.

Seeking volunteer judges The Academy of Science - St. Louis is seeking volunteers with advanced degrees or certification to evaluate collegiate-quality student science projects. Honors judging consists of a morning round of discipline-specific judges and projects. Judges work in teams with a detailed rubric. The afternoon session is an opportunity for the top 10 students to present and translate their science to an interdisciplinary audience. Students with award-winning projects receive college scholarships and are invited to attend the Academy’s 2013 Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Dinner, and two students are invited to travel to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix from May 12-17, to represent the Academy of Science - St. Louis Science Fair. Volunteers must respond by Saturday, Jan. 26. For more information, call (314) 533-8291.

Lego champ For Rossman sixth-grader Divya Srihari, success is about more than winning. Not that the First Lego League Robotics competitor is a stranger to victory. In November, Srihari’s team, “Out of the Bots,” was one of five teams selected at the FLL St. Louis area regional qualifier to advance to the Eastern Missouri State Regional competition. However, Srihari says it was her team’s receipt of the special award for Gracious Professionalism that was the highlight of the experience. “I was thrilled to be recognized not just

Rossman sixth-grader Divya Srihari with her team’s presentation board and custom-built robot at the First Lego League St. Louis area regional qualifier in November

for our performance scores but for also exemplifying strong character in a competitive setting,” said Srihari, who has been involved in FLL for two years. Srihari credits Rossman for nurturing the character development that helped her team win this award. “I believe that Rossman’s fundamental values of kindness, honesty, respect and responsibility, which are instilled in us from junior kindergarten through sixth grade, guided me throughout the tournament,” she said. An international robotics program for 9- to 14-year-olds, FLL is designed to get children excited about technology and teach them valuable employment and life skills. In the organization’s annual robotics challenge, teams are judged, in part, on how well they demonstrate the FLL Core Values: gracious professionalism, friendly competition, teamwork, sharing and mutual respect. The three-part competition also requires teams to create and present an innovative solution to a real-life, science-related problem and put their custom-built and programmed robots to the test in a series of related challenges. In this year’s Senior Solutions Challenge, Srihari’s team addressed medication safety in senior citizens with their Senior Solutions Project and excelled in the Robot Game with its four-wheeled robot called “Roo.”

St. Mark’s open house St. Mark’s Lutheran will host its annual open house on Sunday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m. Families are invited to tour the property, meet St. Mark’s nationally accredited teachers, staff and learn about St. Mark’s Christ-centered educational offerings. This year, St. Mark’s will offer all new families, kindergarten through eighth grade, 50 percent off their first year’s tuition rate. For more information call 938-4432 or visit stmlm.org.

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of their independence and dignity. Tim Dolan states, “Normally, when someone goes into long-term care, people are waiting on them, providing most of the necessities of daily living. Consequently, they’ve ceased to be an active participant in their own care.” Tim Dolan explains further on the adverse consequences of this situation, “People can lose a sense of purpose, which in turn can lead to both self isolation and even depression.” In contrast, Dolan describes the program at Dolan Residential Care, “Engaging our residents and encouraging them to participate in their own care adds a sense of self-worth and dignity to their lives. We stimulate them by keeping them engaged in the daily activities of the house.” Residents that desire and are able to participate in activities such as preparing meals, setting tables, folding or sorting laundry, gardening, card and board games, daily exercise, arts and crafts, watching movies and music therapy. “The beauty of the program is that it’s small in size and we’re able to regulate the stimuli in and out of the house,” Dolan said in reference to the household’s calm environment. “This is a very different philosophy in the care of people with dementia than what you’d find in a traditional setting. Here at Dolan, residents receive the benefits of living in their own homes.”

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Rockwood Board of Education continues budget discussions By CAROL ENRIGHT The Rockwood Board of Education continued its discussion of the district’s fiscal year 2014 budget and potential cuts at meetings on Jan. 10 and 17. The discussions came on the heels of a recommendation by the Picture Rockwood Facilitating Team, a group that has been leading a four-month community engagement process about the future of the district, to place a no-tax rate increase bond issue on the April 2013 ballot. (See “Rockwood Board of Education places $38.4 million bond issue on April ballot” on page 15 for details.) Superintendent Bruce Borchers kicked off the budget discussion on Jan. 10 by recommending that the Board eliminate proposed budget cuts to custodial, secretarial, support and full-time teaching staff. Borchers left in the budget $257,000 in proposed cuts at the administrative level and $1 million in cuts to elementary and high school teachers that will be achieved through attrition due to declining enrollment. Prior to the meeting, two district librarians urged the Board to eliminate a proposed freeze on library book purchases that would have cut $350,000 from the FY2014 budget. Susan Ferguson, a librarian at Fairway Elementary School in Wildwood, showed the Board a box of outdated and damaged books from her library. Ferguson referenced the requirements of Missouri’s Common Core Standards, which public school districts must have in place by the 2014-2015 school year and which places an emphasis on non-fiction books in language arts curriculum. Ferguson said her school library budget is at its lowest

point in 15 years and pointed out how quickly non-fiction books become obsolete. “Without a library budget, we’re just going to fall behind,” she said. During the Board’s budget discussion, when Borchers recommended and the Board agreed to remove the freeze on library book purchases from the proposed budget, the crowd erupted in applause. Tuition-free, full-day kindergarten was another hot topic at the meeting. Currently, Rockwood is one of three districts in the state that does not offer free full-day kindergarten. The proposed budget called for an increase in full-day kindergarten tuition that would save the district about $58,000 per year. After a discussion initiated by Board Director Steve Smith, the Board said it would consider holding tuition at its current rate – but did not go so far as to say it would include tuition-free, full-day kindergarten in the proposed budget. In total, Borchers recommended removing nearly $3 million from the budget cuts proposed at the Board’s Dec. 6 meeting. He said the district could cover these expenses by dipping into its fund reserves, which are currently $16 million above the Board’s required minimum of 18 percent of budgeted operating expenditures. Borchers also recommended that the Board accept previously recommended additions to the budget that include $500,000 for professional development, $154,000 in counseling support and $1 million in interventions to help struggling students. Board members asked Borchers to provide more detail regarding these interventions in upcoming meetings.

President of Christian Brothers College steps down Christian Brothers College High School, in Town & Country, has announced the resignation of its president, Mike England, a 1983 graduate of the school, for personal reasons, effective Jan. 11. Timothy Schellhardt, chairman of the Board, announced the resignation and praised England’s many contributions to the school and the CBC community. “Mike England has been passionate in his representation of CBC and its Lasallian mission throughout the St. Louis community,” Schellhardt said. “His recent contributions in enrollment and cultivation of the successful Honors program have helped establish CBC as Mike England one of the most respected and appreciated private high schools in the area, and his legacy to the CBC community must be commended.” England served CBC for 25 years as teacher, coach, admissions director, administrator and president. Michael Jordan, a former principal/president at the Clayton Road campus and the current vice president of Institutional Advancement, will assume the interim role of president.

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Student lunches: Parkway introduces peanut butter alternative By CAROL ENRIGHT Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches began disappearing from some school lunch lines years ago as local districts recognized the growing prevalence of nut allergies among students. The Parkway School District removed products containing peanuts and tree nuts from its elementary school lunches more than a decade ago. But in January, it began serving SunButter, a physician-approved peanut butter alternative made from sunflower seeds. According to Parkway’s director of food services, Marlene Pfeiffer, SunButter offers all the nutrition of nuts – vitamin E, protein and healthy fats – without the risks of setting off a potentially lethal reaction in a child with nut allergies. A 2008 report issued by the Centers for Disease Control showed food allergies among children increasing nearly 20 percent between 1997 and 2007. Dr. James Temprano, adult and pediatric allergist at Mercy Clinic, confirmed the nut allergy trend. “In studies that have been done, it appears that there has been a recent increase in the prevalence of peanut and tree nut allergies,” he said. Temprano estimated that 1 to 2 percent of the population is allergic to peanuts and

tree nuts. He said there are several theories as to why the population is experiencing an increase in food allergies, but these theories are a moving target. “We have a lot of theories, but we really don’t know a firm answer for what the cause is for the increase,” Temprano said. One thing is clear about a nut allergy. “It can always be life threatening,” Temprano said. At Parkway, Pfeiffer said, “We take it very seriously.” In fact, Parkway elementary school cafeterias serve only peanut- and tree nut-free meals. Parkway students are free to bring peanut butter in their lunch boxes, but they cannot sit at the peanut-free table unless they purchase a school lunch. Parkway’s middle and high school lunchrooms are not as strictly monitored. Pfeiffer said students of that age understand exactly what they can and cannot eat – and are very good at reading labels. The Rockwood School District offers peanut-safe zones for allergic students, but its school cafeterias are not nut-free. Instead, the district publishes an allergy calendar that shows the allergens – such as wheat, egg, milk, nut, gluten and soy – present in every item served in school lunches. Rockwood’s director of child nutrition,

Carmen Fischer, said there are several reasons why the district is not peanut-free, including the fact that “manufacturers change production locations and formulas, so we cannot be 100 percent certain that something doesn’t contain peanuts.” “If a student has an allergy that the district is aware of, the Child Nutrition Services staff puts that information into our meal system so that the cashier can be made aware that the child has a food allergy and look at the tray to ensure that item is not included in their lunch,” Fischer added. Amy Wehr, Rockwood’s supervisor of wellness, said “it’s hard for a district to be 100 percent nut-free because there is no way to monitor if a child comes into a building after having peanut butter and, therefore, still has residue on their hands or clothes.” “Additionally, we don’t have the manpower to check lunches for all who bring food from home – and check all the warning labels to see if a product has been processed in a facility that also processes peanuts,” Wehr said. At Parkway, Pfeiffer said she has met parents of children with nut allergies and her “heart goes out to them.” “I love peanut butter, too,” said Pfeiffer. “And sometimes, you think, ‘I wish we could serve this.’ But when you see the fear

A favorite with kids, peanut butter and jelly can be life-threatening for a child with nut allergies, which is why area schools take precautions such as nut-free dining and offering peanut-safe zones.

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Studio 703 The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores support programs and services of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and provide those in the community with low priced, gently used merchandise. “Our basic aim is to support the Society in its work with Catholic parishes,” said Director of Stores Jerry Orzano. “We raise funds for our core programs like help with homelessness, criminal justice, and payment of utilities. If someone needs help in a community, they can go to their local parish and get help through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.” At the same time, the thrift stores help the whole community to share. “Everyone benefits from our low prices,” Orzano said. “Because we are community-based, items are donated by and sold to people right here in their neighborhood.” Shoppers have the opportunity to choose from a large selection of gently used clothing, furniture, household

The Crack Team since 1985 has served the St. Louis area as a local leader in the foundation repair industry, treating thousands of cracks and leaks each year. Tom and Cindy Ely, The Crack Team’s owners since 2006, said, “We provide foundation repair and waterproofing services to residential and commercial customers in the St. Louis metro area.” Last year marked The Crack Team’s 28th year in business. The Crack Team has built its reputation by providing quality repairs and world-class customer service. Cracks happen. Whether in a basement or garage, cracks are a fact of concrete and can alarm even the savviest of homeowners. Fortunately, most concrete cracks pose no structural concern and can be repaired easily, quickly and at affordable prices. The Crack Team uses multiple types of resins to inject cracks. Their exclusively formulated TeamSeal, TeamFlex, and TeamFill products are used to effectively waterproof concrete foundation cracks. Most work is done inside the home using noninvasive, clean methods. A structural component can also be added to the repair using Carbon Fiber products when necessary.

items, new and rebuilt mattresses and used books – all offered at great prices. Regular customers include people who have little means of support to others who are “shopping down” in this tough economy. Area St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores are located in Ballwin, St. Charles, Dellwood and on S. Kingshighway. In 2012, the four stores served more than 220,000 people, sold more than 1,000,000 units of value-priced merchandise, gave away more than $160,000 worth of free merchandise to those in need, and recycled more than 350,000 pounds of unsalable goods.

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“We use state-of-the-art technologies to provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for our customers’ needs,” Tom Ely said. “Our goal is simply to provide the best quality and customer service in the industry.” The Crack Team located in High Ridge is A-rated on Angie’s List and the Better Business Bureau with no complaints. The Crack Team has the solution for concrete or block foundation cracks, sump pump drain systems, and leaning or bowing walls. Most importantly, The Crack Team provides Free estimates and a “Life of the Structure Warranty.” Call today to find out why thousands of realtors, inspectors and homeowners rely on The Crack Team for their foundation repair needs each year. The Crack Team 2103 Penta Drive • High Ridge (636) 273-1150 (877) CRACK-TEAM Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.thecrackteamstl.com

Beauty is created every day with the hands of the experienced stylists at Studio 703. Whether it’s a brand new hair cut or color, an intricate hairstyle for a special occasion or a complete makeover with a photo shoot, the professionals at Studio 703 can create the perfect look for each individual. Co-owned by Dee Stemick and Shawn Summers, Studio 703 is a full-service salon for hair, makeup and photography. The salon strives to provide the absolute best quality service and products for its clientele, which includes women, men and children. “We both have a passion for the professional beauty industry and the joy of making others happy,” Stemick said. With convenient locations in both Chesterfield and Manchester, Studio 703 is staffed with highly educated stylists who undergo ongoing training and work under the direction of Stemick and Summers. The entire staff of Studio 703 attends continuing education to offer clients the latest cutting edge styles and

techniques in the beauty industry. “Studio 703 can help clients with hair, makeup and photography to create the look best for each individual,” Stemick said. Stemick explained that Studio 703 offers its clients top-notch, quality products including European hair color, air-brush or mineral makeup applications and hair extensions. Services also include blow dry, color and highlights, hair texturizing and corrective color. Studio 703 also can provide on-site wedding services for both makeup application and hairstyles for that special occasion. “We have a good price point, so everyone can enjoy the service,” said Stemick.

At Genghis Grill, there is no limit to the number of meal combinations guests can create. With a build your own bowl, Asian stir-fry concept, Genghis Grill is a full-service restaurant that provides a healthy, affordable alternative, packed with more than 80 fresh ingredients to choose from for either dining in or carrying out. Guests can choose between a single bowl or upgrade it so they can get back in line as many times they want. Online ordering and catering also are available for added convenience. “This is a great fit for athletes of all ages with the healthy aspect of our concept,” co-owner Brian Durbin said. In addition to its haute cuisine, Genghis Grill also offers a full-service bar with happy hour and signature drink specials every day of the week. Coming up in February is Genghis Grill’s annual Health Kwest contest, where each location adopts one contestant to eat Genghis Grill once a day for 60 days. While losing weight and exercising, whichever contestant loses the largest percentage of body

weight and completes the most social media tasks will win $10,000. Being locally owned and operated, Genghis Grill has the ability to maintain an active presence in the community and support local fundraisers for schools, churches and Boy Scouts. “Kids of all ages seem to enjoy our concept, and it’s nice that we’re able to give a little back to the community,” Durbin said. Genghis Grill was named the national Franchise of the Year in 2011 by Genghis Grill’s corporate headquarters in Dallas and best Asian restaurant in the Chamber of Commerce contest and was nominated for Business of the Year 2012 by West County Young Professionals.

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Years ago, when Dee Dee Cooke was busy with teaching and raising her children, she needed a fast, effective workout and found it at Curves. “I was amazed at the results from the Curves workout,” said Dee Dee, who for 11 years has been the owner and a coach at the Curves in Clarkson/Clayton Center in Ellisville. “I had finally found a workout I didn’t dread.” Over the years, Curves has helped millions of women improve their health and well being through a proven program of strength training, cardio and stretching. Members work every major muscle group and burn as many as 500 calories in a session. This January, Curves launched Curves Complete, a program featuring personalized meal plans and weekly meetings with a Curves coach. “Our fitness program has always been a great value,” Dee Dee said. “Now, our new Curves Complete program, which is more affordable than other leading diet programs, gives people the whole

solution all in one place.” Curves is conveniently located for residents of Chesterfield, Wildwood and Ellisville and welcomes SilverSneakers members and travelers from other Curves. Some health providers cover Curves’ fees. The Ellisville Curves also offers a Hiker Chicks program that is free to members and famous in West County. Every Monday, the ladies hike a different St. Louis County trail. “Our Curves location has a truly unique spirit,” Dee Dee said. “We get stronger, slimmer and healthier in a fun environment. The women at Curves are inspiring, and helping them is the best job in the world!” Curves 317 Ozark Trail Drive • Ellisville (636) 386-1600 Mon. & Wed., 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 7-11 a.m. and 3-8 pm.; Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-noon

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Senior TLC cares for seniors like they are family. “Our mission is to provide the finest of care giving to our clients – the kind of care we’d want for our own parents,” said Anne Abbenhaus, who with Eric Peters is a co-owner of Senior TLC. The nonmedical, in-home care giving company in Chesterfield is designed to provide area seniors with stimulating and entertaining activities to improve their quality of life. “We saw a great need for caregivers who are able to engage seniors in order to keep them mentally stimulated and improve the quality of their lives at home,” Peters said. Senior TLC carefully selects each caregiver, requiring each employee to have a college education or equivalent experience along with a compassionate, outgoing personality. “Their No. 1 priority must be actively improving our clients’ lives,” Abbenhaus said. When pairing a senior with a caregiver, Senior TLC takes into consideration the interests of its clients. “We have caregivers who love

gardening, helping with jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, discussing books and going on outings to movies, and parks and museums,” Peters explained. Caregivers can take seniors to the movies or the mall, or visit with them at home, playing card games or doing puzzles. They can help with errands and transportation, provide shopping assistance or assist with doctor appointments. In addition, Senior TLC can provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care, hospice support and respite care. Senior TLC offers a no cost, no obligation assessment to review individual needs. “We create a customized care plan with a goal of assisted independence in your home,” Abbenhaus said. Senior TLC 14913 Royalbrook Drive • Chesterfield (636) 552-9363 Administrative hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Services available 24/7

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Specializing in basement finishing, Richbuilt Basements has been serving homeowners in the St. Charles area and surrounding communities since its establishment in 1989. Before launching the business, Rich Kempa, owner and founder of Richbuilt Basements, worked for more than 16 years as a designer and draftsman at consulting engineering firms. Today, Kempa operates his business from a home-based office. Richbuilt Basements specializes in complete basement remodeling. Originally, Kempa handled projects from start to finish by himself, but over the years, his business has grown substantially. “Now, with multiple crews and the same employees for more than 10 years, we work as a team to complete projects in a timely manner,” Kempa said. “Our goal is simple: to achieve customer satisfaction.” To reach that goal, Kempa said, he

and his team make sure to keep the lines of communication open at all times, provide customers with straightforward answers to all of their questions, show respect for each customer ’s home and property, emphasize cleanliness and deliver worry-free completion of every project. To date, Richbuilt Basements has completed more than 160 basements. “We know how to get the job done right the first time in a timely manor and at the right price,” Kempa said. “We take care of everything – from framing to electrical, from plumbing to ductwork, from floor to ceiling, from theaters to family rooms, from painting to pantries and everything in between.” Richbuilt Basements O’Fallon (636) 978-3479 or (314) 713-1388

Established by second-generation jeweler Rocky Haddad and run by sons Michael and Alex Haddad, Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc. will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year. Located in the Dierbergs Lafayette Center at Baxter and Manchester roads, the family business has been a trusted and respected, fullservice jeweler since 1978, and is one of only 800 Master IJO Jewelers in the world. The low pressure and relaxed showroom displays a wide range of unique and hand-selected inventory of loose stones, engagement rings and fashion jewelry from all over the world. “We think it’s very important to truly offer something for every taste, especially when it comes to finding the perfect engagement ring or gift of fine jewelry. That is what separates us from a mall or chain jewelry store, and it’s a difference we work very hard to create,” President Michael Haddad said. Buying jewelry is a fun and unique experience every time. Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc. offers not only unique jewelry but also a fun twist to purchases with its 2012 “Pray for Rain”

and “Wish for A White Christmas” campaigns. Engagement customers receive $5,000 back if it rains 1 inch on their wedding day, and any holiday purchase is fully refunded if it snows 2 inches on Christmas Day. “Customers are going to make these purchases regardless,” Haddad said. “Why not sign up for our promotions and possibly get all your money back. It’s free and fun.” This year, the diamond family has added two more employees to their staff and has made many improvements to their showroom. They also are in the process of building thediamondfam.com, which they intend to be the most comprehensive and user-friendly jewelry website offered in St. Louis. Consumers will be able to buy, sell and trade jewelry, and fully educate themselves online. Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc. 473 Lafayette Center • Manchester (636) 391-6622 www.thediamondfam.com

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Youth jiu jitsu A brother and sister are jiu jitsu champions. Caden Lee Gousetis, 6, trains at Finneys MMA under black belt Ezra Lennon, at Finneys Hit Squad under black Caden belt Lucas Lopes and at 21st Century under Hall of Fame coach Benny Voyles. Caden has amassed 83 tournament fights including back-to-back Midwest championships before sweeping the expert division at the recent world jiu jitsu championships in Dallas. Caden won both the gi and nogi divisions. He defeated UFC veteran Rich Clementi’s son, who was previously unbeaten at 40-0, in the championship fight via submission on a guillotine choke. Talent runs in the family. His 9-year-old sister, Madeline, finished in second place in both divisions after advancing to the title fight in both the gi and nogi divisions. She lost on points fighting as the only girl in an all-boys division. Madeline has 81 fights and she has never submitted in a match. She currently

Wildwood’s Benji Gormley, 13, learned a great deal playing in the seventh annual Offense-Defense Bowl Week festivities in late December at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Gormley is in the eighth grade and plays for the Chesterfield Bears. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound Gormley attends Rockwood Valley Middle School. He was on the National team that won 12-6. “The experience for me was great,” Gormley said. “It gave me an idea of what high school ball might be like. I want to thank all of my coaches from the Bears. I could never do it without the support of my friends, teammates and coaches.” While attending an Offense-Defense Christ Prince of Peace: Back row, from left: coach Jeff Hunt, Molly Boersig, Caroline Hipskind, Football Camp last summer, Gormley was Devon Hannon, Katie Ochs and coach Laurie Ochs. Front row, from left: Nicki Clark, Claire Ochs named an Offense-Defense All-American. and Cara Westcott. That earned him an invite to Texas to play in the game with his age group. By WARREN MAYES County Championships without losing a He played strong linebacker, tight end and single game in the championship bracket. left tackle, and never came off the field. As a Youth volleyball The team won the championship by defeat- tight end, he caught two passes for 38 yards. At linebacker, he had 12 solo tackles. For the second year in a row the Christ ing Mary Queen of Peace 25-18, 25-20. Prince of Peace girls volleyball team are “They went nuts,” Ochs said about the champions. girls after the match. “I think it was almost CITY OF ELLISVILLE, MO The girls, who are in the seventh-grade, surreal to win two years in a row. It was Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Changes in Fund Balance for All Fund Types including Expendable Trust Funds For the year ended December 31, 2012 are coached by Laurie Ochs and Jeff Hunt. quite an accomplishment.” Christ Prince of Peace won the CYC’s CityThe team finished with a sparkling 38-3 REVENUES Budget Actual %

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is ranked second in the nation for all female youth 17 years old and under. Their father, Steven, said Caden’s goal is to become a UFC cham- Madeline pion while Madeline hopes to one day represent her country in the Olympics. The family lives in Chesterfield.

High school hockey The end of the regular season for the Midstates Club Hockey Association is the annual Winter Classic played outdoors at Shaw Park. The games will be held Jan. 26 at the following times: • Noon: Ladue vs. Rockwood Summit • 1:45 p.m.: Gateway Locomotives • 2:30 p.m.: Oakville vs. Lindbergh • 5:30 p.m.: John Burroughs vs. Mehlville • 8 p.m.: Webster Groves vs. Parkway West

Youth girls soccer Coach Jim Dunne and his Holy Infant Green Angels eighth-grade girls CYC team went 7-2-1 in the regular season and qualified as the No. 2 seed in the West County District tournament. The Green Angels defeated St. John Bosco in the championship game 1-0 during a driving rainstorm to qualify for the Archdiocesan Soccer Championship Tournament, also known as the City-County CYC Tournament. Holy Infant scored a 4-1 quarterfinal win over Annunciation of the South Central District and defeated Assumption of South 1-0 in the semifinals. In the championship game, St. Joseph’s scored first on a free

kick from about 25 yards. With about two minutes left in the final overtime period, Maggie Dunne fed Emily Burton down the left channel of the field. Burton dribbled past a defender and to the touchline and cut the ball back into the path of Abby Meyer, who met the ball with her left foot and directed it toward the far post. The bounced off the goalie and met the back of the net for the winning goal. “The team all ran from the field and the bench to mug Abby after the goal,” Dunne said. “It was a moment they will never forget – a walk-off goal to win the CYC City-County Championship.”

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Matheny to skate for Ohio State

Katie Matheny

By WARREN MAYES When it came to playing hockey, Katie Matheny had little say in the matter. “My older brother, Tate, got me started in hockey as a goalie when I was very young,” Matheny said. “He never really gave me much of a choice to play or not. He just told me to play goalie so he could practice shooting. But I’m very glad he did now.” Indeed. The Westminster Christian Academy senior signed a letter of intent to play Division I hockey for Ohio State. That move has caused some discussions in the Matheny household. Her father, Mike, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, played in college at Michigan, where he was the co-captain of the Wolverines. Mom, Kristen, was a field hockey player at the University of Michigan. Ohio State and Michigan are archrivals. “With both my parents being Michigan alumni, Ohio State would not have been their top choice for me,” Matheny quipped. “But they support me no matter what. My dad just said that he refuses to wear any type of Ohio State clothing.” Playing college hockey was important to Matheny. “Since I was very young, I always wanted to play ice hockey at a major university with a championship level women’s ice hockey team,” Matheny said. “Ohio State had always been one of my top choices. “I had offers from many other schools but Ohio State was where I wanted to go. So when they offered me a full scholarship at the beginning of my junior year, I made my verbal commitment.” She stuck by it and will be a Buckeye. Matheny said she has not decided on a major yet. She is planning on just going into general studies for her freshman year.

Ohio State Coach Nate Handrahan is glad to have her on board and coming to his program. He said it was hard to not recruit her. “Katie is player who has a knack for scoring goals. She has done that throughout her career,” Handrahan said. “She also comes from a great family that has a very athletic background. The other important piece is how much Katie wanted to be a Buckeye. I believe it is an important part to a player’s development when they exhibit a strong desire to do something. “Katie is a scorer, someone who knows how to play in the offensive zone. She also has great hand-eye coordination, which helps her passing and receiving skills. She has great athletic abilities and will develop here.” Matheny’s upside will be as high as the effort she puts into it, Handrahan said. “As we do with all of our players, we will put Katie in positions and situations that will allow her to succeed and maximize her strengths,” Handrahan said. “It is a tough transition for all players. Oftentimes there is an early adjustment period followed by a time where each player settles in so to speak. Over her four years, I expect her to be productive. “She has all the God-given tools to be great and when you couple that with all of the resources we have at Ohio State, she has a great opportunity in front of her. It will be up to Katie to bring a work ethic, desire to learn and reception to coaching for her to reach her potential. We always set the standard with our players to be great.” Patrick Quinn who coaches Matheny for the Lady Blues, said he also expects her to do well at Ohio State. “Katie’s single biggest adjustment in moving to the college level is the same as it will be for many of our players that go on to play D-I, D-III or ACHA and that is the transition to becoming a college student and being accountable for yourself every single day,” Quinn said. “Parents are no longer there to command completion of tasks or guide someone through every day. The student-athlete will need to learn how to take the time management and scholastic disciplines that they have learned and relied upon in high school and crank them up exponentially.” That said, she is still a teenager, Quinn said. “She is fun-loving and gregarious and a texting machine,” Quinn said. Soon, her high school days will be over. Matheny said that’s OK by her. “It’s hard to believe that I am already halfway done with my senior year of high school,” Matheny said. “It went by so fast but I am ready to start the next chapter of my life. I am so thankful to have been blessed with such amazing teammates, coaches, friends and a family throughout my life who have always encouraged me and pushed me to be the best I can and have gotten me to where I am today.”

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Changes to hockey playoff format promise better matchups By WARREN MAYES The Midstates Club Hockey Association playoffs have been tweaked with moves reaching the approval of most. The playoffs changed from the top 16 teams being put in the Challenge Cup, the next 16 teams placed in the Wickenheiser Cup, and the other teams playing in the Founders Cup. Now, the top 12 make the Challenge Cup, with a three-game round-robin format used to whittle out four teams to set up quarterfinals, semifinals and the championship game. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be a two-game series with a minigame if needed to break a tie. The championship is winner take all. The next 16 teams will be in the Wickenheiser Cup. That competition also will use a three-game round-robin format before moving to the quarterfinals and beyond. The other teams will be placed in the Founders Cup and it will be played as it has been. The championship game for the Founders Cup will be Feb. 18 at Queeny Park. The tentative date for the other two championship games will be Feb. 28 at the Scottrade Center. Midstates also did a realignment of the 40-team league this season. It placed teams

in four new league conferences, each with two five-team divisions. They are the Southwest Conference, North-South Conference, Central Conference and St. Charles Conference. Teams play teams in their division twice and teams in the other division of their conference once for a total of 13 conference games. That leaves each team with eight out-of-conference matchups to schedule any rivalry games that may no longer be conference matchups. The playoff seedings and pairings will take place later this month, likely Jan. 27. The playoffs likely will begin Jan. 30 and 31. CBC coach John Jost is onboard with the moves. “There are 12 teams at the top,” said Jost, whose Cadets are the defending Challenge Cup champs. “Realistically, that’s the right thing to do. I hate to see less teams playing in it. That’s what they decided.” Midstates created a committee to come up with the changes. Midstates board members, league coaches and rules committee members met four times after last season. The new playoff format is the same one USA Hockey uses for its national tournaments. Members of the group thought this would improve Midstates playoffs. It should create more excitement as the No. 15 and

16 seeds in the Challenge Cup always faced a difficult task playing the top seeds. Chaminade coach Nathan Hirsch backs the changes. “I actually do like it. There becomes more of a chance of an upset in the first round with the round robin,” Hirsch said. “There’s a little more parity. The No. 16 seed would go in and get beat 10-0. Hopefully the 12 team are more competitive. At the same time, the three games in the first round have more of a chance of an upset. Teams can be rewarded.” Count De Smet Jesuit coach John Mattingly Jr. also in favor, and Marquette coach Ryan Kane agreed that the new format makes for better competition. “I think it adds excitement and gives the lower seeds a better opportunity to compete, but still allows the top teams a fair path through the playoffs,” Kane said. “… it is proven to be a fair and exciting way to conduct playoffs. Midstates is still holding true to some of their traditions, with the two game plus minigame series format in the bracket stage. “I also think everyone is looking forward to playing more teams in the initial round robin play. We could see more “natural rivals”matched up in the playoffs which is great for the teams and the league.”

Westminster Christian Academy coach Tom Canfield said, “I like the new format in theory because it has a better tournament feel to it, and it gives a better opportunity to the teams playing well to advance in their brackets. Improvement comes from trying new ideas.” The teams are glad the postseason is almost here. “Everyone is excited,” Mattingly said. “It is a great time of the year for high school hockey.” Canfield’s Wildcats want to use this year as redemption. “We are excited for playoffs every year, but we did not like the way our season ended last year,” Canfield said. “We look forward to getting another crack at performing to our potential when it really matters.” Kane’s club has not enjoyed success like it had envisioned when the season began. But the playoffs can change that. “It has been a tough season for the Mustangs, so the playoffs will be a fresh start with an opportunity to end the season on a high note,” Kane said. “However, at this point, we are on the bubble of the Challenge Cup, so we need a strong finish to achieve our goal of playing in the Challenge Cup playoffs.”

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Christ the King Church is a community of believers traveling life together with a purpose. “The first Christians were called ‘people of the Way’ because they were going somewhere together,” Christ the King Pastor Dr. Michael Peters said. “Today, many often have as their goal to ‘go to church.’ For us, that is where it starts. We are on a quest to make disciples who make disciples. … We are first and foremost disciples of Jesus, which means we believe what he taught and strive to live as he lived.” Christ the King Church’s community and leaders are shaped around its mission and are starting a new congregation in West County to reach new people at a new time. Saturday night is a nontraditional time for church, and those interested are invited to come as they are. An acoustic ensemble singing contemporary choruses and traditional hymns will lead the worship service. “Our desire for worship is ‘shared glory,” Pastor Peters said. “Jesus prayed

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to the Father, ‘The glory which you gave me I have given them that they may be one.’ Experiencing a sense of God’s presence in worship unifies us in glory.” As friendships develop, members of the church community will form cell groups. “Our vision for cell groups is ‘organic discipleship,’” Pastor Peters said. “What is organic grows together naturally, so that cell groups are friends following Christ together.” Pastor Peters is a graduate of Covenant Seminary and Saint Louis University. Those who would like a copy of his new book, “Life of Jesus Christ: Know it, Live it,” are invited to visit Christ the King on Saturday, Feb. 2 and pick up a copy. Christ the King Church The Pointe at Ballwin Commons Ballwin (314) 395-6326 www.ctkwest.com

Art Trends Gallery in Chesterfield Valley is home to one of the Midwest region’s most extensive and diverse collections of original art. Originally owned by an international art dealer with offices in several countries, Art Trends now is owned by local attorney and entrepreneur Kent Kehr and his wife, Joan, who purchased it in 2007. “I thought it would be interesting to learn about the art world from the other side,” said Kent, a longtime art enthusiast and collector. After taking over, Kent began bringing in works of several artists from Missouri and other parts of the U.S. For example, Art Trends represents Hans Godo Fräbel, an Atlanta-based glass artist who is one of only four living contemporary glass artist whose work is shown at the prestigious Corning Museum of Glass in New York. The gallery features decorative and collectible pieces in a variety of subjects and sizes from more than 200 artists. Original oil on canvas, acrylic

and mixed media paintings account for most of the inventory, which also includes prints, gicleé reproductions, fine glass art, jewelry, photographic art, ceramics and more. Custom paintings from artists represented at Art Trends also are available. The environment at Art Trends Gallery is comfortable and unpretentious, and first-time customers usually are quite impressed. “Very often, people will come in for the first time and tell Nancy Dorwart, gallery manager, ‘You have the best gallery in St. Louis,” Kent said. “I think they mean we have the best gallery in terms of the broadest selection of very high quality, very nice art from living artists.” Art Trends Gallery 703 Long Road Crossing Drive • Chesterfield (636) 536-3266 Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment www.arttrendsgallery.net

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Christopher Kling, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for adults and also in pediatric dermatology. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons. “I enjoy helping people utilizing both my interpersonal and surgical skills,” Dr. Kling said. “I especially enjoy getting to know the entire family, as all ages have something to gain from my expertise in the treatment of many different skin problems, like acne, warts, eczema, rosacea, changing moles or skin cancer.” Recently relocating his practice to a state-of-the-art facility at Wildwood Town Center, Dr. Kling is experienced in the latest cosmetic treatments, including BOTOX® and a variety of filler materials for unwanted wrinkles and sclerotherapy or laser treatments for unwanted leg veins. An in-office medical aesthetician performs microdermabrasion, facials

and chemical peels to assist in treating acne and uneven skin tone. “My patients don’t have to wait weeks or months to see a dermatologist,” Dr. Kling said. “Most patients can call and schedule an appointment within days, and I try to keep a few openings for same-day appointments so I can see the more urgent problems, too, like poison ivy, shingles or painful cysts. Patients really appreciate that they can get in quickly if they need to be seen soon.” Dr. Kling has an excellent bedside manner, and as the father of three young children, is great with kids. At Town Center Dermatology, every member of the family receives prompt, professional care with a compassionate, personalized touch. Town Center Dermatology 16759 Main Street, Suite 201 Wildwood (636) 821-1661 www.towncenterderm.com

“At Home Helpers of St. Louis, our commitment is to care for each client as if we are caring for a loved one in our own family,” owner Julie Beckwith said. “We continually nurture and grow this relationship to make sure their loved one is happy, healthy and well cared for.” Home Helpers ensures that its clients needs are being met 24/7. “Calls after office hours are personally answered by either my RN case manager Denise Denton or me,” Beckwith said. “Our clients really appreciate knowing that there is someone available to handle their needs and that they don’t have to deal with an answering service.” A free in-home assessment is always provided for the family. Then a personalized care plan and schedule is tailor made to provide the best possible care plan. A free introduction with the caregiver always is offered. Care can continue even if the client is hospitalized or in a skilled facility. If other services are needed, Home Helpers has a good network of com-

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munity resources to offer. Our caregivers are experienced, screened, bonded and insured with good references. Ongoing training, such as CPR, mobility and Alzheimer’s training, are always provided to the caregivers. Home Helpers has affordable and flexible flat rates with no additional charge for nights, weekends or an additional person as long as one caregiver can safely provide that care. Beckwith is a Home Helpers Platinum Group member, providing national peer support for other agencies, a member of the Better Business Bureau, Missouri Alliance for Home Care, Chamber of Commerce, Social Worker and Long Term Care Organization. Home Helpers of St. Louis is always there for you and visitors are always welcome to just stop by! Home Helpers of St. Louis 115 Woods Mill Road • Manchester (636) 391-0000 www.homehelpersstl.com

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Dr. Byron Santos is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of glaucoma, specialties for which he underwent training at the O’Donnell Eye Institute in St. Louis. He sees patients also for general ophthalmology needs, including cataract surgery. Dr. Santos has been practicing ophthalmology in St. Louis for more than 30 years and recently joined Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd., a team of six ophthalmologists, an optometrist and dedicated staff committed to providing patients with the best possible medical treatment. In business since 2001, Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd. has locations at Mercy St. Louis in Creve Coeur and the Eye and Surgery Center in Des Peres. Dr. Santos’ knowledge, dedication and patient-oriented approach have gained him the trust and respect of his colleagues. “I have the confidence of primary care and other ophthalmologists in St. Louis who routinely refer their patients to me for treatment,” he said.

Conditions or symptoms that should prompt someone to contact Dr. Santos include eyelid tumors; eyelids that are very droopy, heavy or interfering with normal activities; lower eyelids that are rolled outward or inward; eye spasms; or watery eyes. “I treat a lot of people for tear drainage obstruction, which most of the time can be treated with medication but sometimes requires surgery,” he said. Dr. Santos is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Since 1998, he has been director of the Glaucoma Clinic at the O’Donnell Eye Institute in St. Louis. Byron Santos, M.D. Ophthalmology Consultants, Ltd. 12990 Manchester Road • Des Peres (314) 909-0633 621 S. New Ballas Road, Suite 5006 Creve Coeur (314) 432-5478 www.ocstl.com

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Women who come to The Happy Hormone Cottage have the same three problems: sleep issues, fatigue and low libido. The strategies doctors are using typically deal with drugs to band-aid the symptoms, rather than getting to the root of the problem. That is where The Happy Hormone Cottage comes in. An educational resource for natural hormone balance, The Happy Hormone Cottage strives to continue to educate women on their options and help them feel better. Through anti-aging and diseaseprevention strategies, women can find great customer service and inexpensive, non-invasive help they can trust. Lyn Hogrefe, The Happy Hormone Cottage owner and director, went through her own issues with hormone imbalance but found many natural options and truths available that were not being communicated to women. “We help determine the cause of the hormone imbalance and fix that,” Hogrefe said. “When our women

replace their depleted hormone levels with our customized natural hormone therapy, they begin to feel better. We can facilitate in the process of getting one’s hormone levels checked and make a recommended strategy for treatment that will be faxed to your doctor for approval.” The caring staff at The Happy Hormone Cottage listens to women’s stories, validates all they are going through and then offers a strategy for getting tested, treated and healthy with natural hormone balance. “We have discovered when we ‘fix’ even one woman, we can impact a community. We are all about women helping women,” Hogrefe said. “Our passion truly is women helping women achieve their best health naturally. Anything less is simply unacceptable.” The Happy Hormone Cottage (636) 373-5091 www.happyhormonecottage.com

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Frank and Ann Mahler along with their daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Chris Brown, have welcomed customers into their donut home for over 18 years. The Donut Palace expansion of 2012 has provided a more family friendly atmosphere while maintaining its mom and pop values. The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen continues to offer over 40 different varieties of handcrafted (always made fresh) NEVER frozen… long johns, glaze, old-fashion, jelly, twists, and a variety of cake and signature apple fritters that are “as big as your head.” They also offer some less conventional new favorites such as the caramel bacon, cookies and cream and the new kid favorite M&M topped donuts. Also, your 4 legged has not been forgotten! They have dog treats too! Fido will love Peanut Butter bones and SnickerPoodles! The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen has also rolled out their WHOLEsome line of goodies. Those with gluten sensitivity, whole food

conscience, Paleo followers, and/or vegan are sure to find some guilt free options. The Nut Crazy Bars, a variety of “Heart” Bars and even a Perfectly Paleo Chocolate Chip cookie to mention a few are all gluten free, dairy free and vegan and no sugar has been added! All this and still exceeding the yum factor. All are a must try! The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen is always ready to make your event extra sweet. They offer cookie decorating parties or a space to host your celebration with sweet treats to enjoy. Call or stop in to order your freshest donuts or hand decorated cookies today. The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen of Ellisville 37 Clarkson Road • Ellisville (636) 527-2227 New Hours: Mon. – Sat. 3:15a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. 3:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Brewers Flooring has been in business since 1982 and is still owned and operated by the Brewer family – Dan, Linda, Mike and Kristen. “We are all professionals and design experts in the flooring industry,” Dan Brewer said. Brewers Flooring is knowledgeable of its products and knows how a customer wants to be treated. When customers first enter the showroom, they are first very impressed with the displays and selections, packed with everything from the entry-level products to the most unique and finest in the industry. There are no high-pressure sales tactics used, no tricks or gimmicks, such as free this and free that, and no inflated prices to then offer huge discounts. Brewers Flooring values the intelligence of its customers. “We still run our business the same as when we opened our doors 30 years ago, treating every customer with honesty and respect and offering competitive prices and professional installa-

tion,” Brewer said. Brewers Flooring strives to have the best customer service and satisfaction in the industry. Even though customers have probably seen its ads throughout the years, Brewers Flooring takes great pride in the fact that most of its business is still by word of mouth referrals. So if looking for new flooring, whether it be carpet, tile, vinyl, ceramic, hardwood, or now the newer luxury vinyl tiles, customers owe it to themselves to stop by the showroom for an experience unmatched by the competition. Brewers Flooring also does kitchen backsplashes, tub and shower enclosures, interior doors, baseboards, countertops, and Hunter Douglas blinds. Brewers Flooring 200 Meramec Valley Plaza Valley Park Corner of Hwy. 141 & Marshall Road (636) 225-8350

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A study published by the American Heart Association says that women who eat three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries a week may reduce their heart attack risk by as much as one-third.

Blueberries, strawberries and women’s heart attack risk A new report published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association claims that eating at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries per week might reduce a woman’s heart attack risk by as much as one-third. Blueberries and strawberries contain high levels of dietary flavonoids, which are found also in grapes, wine, blackberries, eggplant and other fruits and vegetables. According to a study conducted by scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and University of East Anglia, United Kingdom, a certain subclass of flavonoids might help dilate arteries, prevent plaque buildup and provide other cardiovascular benefits. For the study, researchers looked at data from 93,600 women ages 25-42 enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study II. Every four years for 18 years, the women completed questionnaires about their diets. During the study period, 405 heart attacks occurred. The women who ate the most blueberries and strawberries had a 32 percent lower risk of heart attack than those who ate the berries no more than once a

month, even if those women ate plenty of other fruits and vegetables. According to the report, the findings were independent of other risk factors, including age, high blood pressure, family heart attack history, body mass, exercise, smoking or consumption of caffeine or alcohol. “Blueberries and strawberries can easily be incorporated into what women eat every week,” said senior study author Eric Rimm, of the Harvard School of Public Health. “This simple dietary change could have a significant impact on (heart attack) prevention efforts.” Researchers looked at blueberries and strawberries for the study because they are the berries most commonly eaten in the U.S. It is possible that other foods could yield the same benefits, researchers said.

Win $10,000 in the Health Kwest challenge Genghis Grill has launched its third annual Health Kwest challenge, a two-month campaign that promotes improved health and offers the chance to win $10,000. Each Genghis Grill location – including the restaurant in Ellisville – will adopt one contestant who will eat Genghis Grill food once a

Energy drinks can contain as much caffeine as that found in three cups of coffee, but according to a recent study, they can have a boomerang effect on people’s ability to stay awake. Robin Toblin, a researcher at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, analyzed survey data on service members in Afghanistan. Those who consumed at least three energy drinks daily reported falling asleep on guard duty and in briefings more often than service members who drank fewer. Toblin’s advice: Use energy drinks in moderation. The study was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

TV time affects youth sleep time The more TV children and young adults watch before going to bed, the less they sleep, according to a study published in the latest issue of Pediatrics. A study surveying more than 2,000 young people ages 5-24 looked at participants’ activities during the 90 minutes prior to their bedtimes. Activities tracked included eating, getting ready for bed, reading, doing homework, watching TV, playing video games and listening to music. For all study participants, watching TV dominated the pre-sleep period, with screen time accounting for roughly 30 minutes. Those who fell asleep latest reported as much as 13 more minutes of TV time than those with an earlier sleep onset. Researchers concluded that reducing TV

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Losing sight A Johns Hopkins School of Medicine study showed that more Americans of working age are losing their eyesight. Johns Hopkins researcher David Friedman compared national health exam data from 1999-2002 with data from 2005-2008 and found an alarming trend. “Visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses increased by about 20 percent over the last six to seven years,” Friedman said. “The only major risk factor for vision loss that increased was diabetes lasting 10 or more years.” The situation is preventable, as the risk and damage of the most common type of diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise. Friedman’s study appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Talk therapy The first large-scale trial of its kind showed that talk therapy is helpful for many people whose symptoms of depression do not improve from antidepressants alone. Researchers in the United Kingdom conducted a trial involving 469 patients aged 18-75 who suffered from treatment-resistant depression. Patients were split into two groups: half continued with their usual care from a physician, which included taking antidepressant medication, and the others continued with their usual physician care and were treated also with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of talking psychotherapy. The researchers followed up with 90 percent of patients after six months and with 84 percent of patients after a year to compare their progress. After six months, nearly half (46 percent) of those who received CBT reported at least a 50 percent reduction in depression, compared to 22 percent of those who did not receive CBT. The benefits were maintained over 12 months. “This trial provides further evidence that psychological treatments like cognitive therapy can provide substantive and lasting help to people who suffer depression,” Willem Kuyken, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Exeter,

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For those whose symptoms are not relieved by light therapy, doctors sometimes prescribe an antidepressant medication, and there is growing evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help, too. “For the ‘cognitive’ part of CBT, we work with patients to identify negative selfdefeating thoughts they have,” said Dr. Kelly Rohan, a SAD specialist at the University of Vermont. “We try to look objectively at the thought and then reframe it into something that’s more accurate, less negative, and maybe even a little more positive. The ‘behavioral’ part of CBT tries to teach people new behaviors to engage in when they’re feeling depressed, to help them feel better.” A preliminary study by Rohan and colleagues compared CBT to light therapy. Both were found effective at relieving SAD symptoms over six weeks in the winter.

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Many people find themselves feeling down in the dumps during winter months. Some suffer from what is commonly called “winter blues,” while others have a more severe type of depression known as “SAD,” or seasonal affective disorder. According to News in Health, a publication of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers have spent more than 30 years researching winter-related mood shifts and have discovered some possible causes and treatments that seem to help most people. Dr. Matthew Rudorfer, a mental health expert with the NIH, said that “winter blues” is a general term, not a medical diagnosis. It is a fairly common occurrence and usually clears up on its own relatively quickly. Seasonal affective disorder is different, he said. “(SAD) is a well-defined clinical diagnosis that’s related to the shortening of daylight hours,” Rudorfer said. “It interferes with daily functioning over a significant period of time.” A key feature of SAD is that it appears each year as the seasons change and usually goes away during spring and summer. It is more common in northern than southern parts of the U.S., with about 1 percent of Floridians likely to have it as opposed to about 10 percent of Alaskans. “People with SAD tend to be withdrawn, have low energy, oversleep and put on weight. They might crave carbohydrates,” Rudorfer said. Shorter days seem to be a main trigger for SAD. Reduced sunlight can disrupt the body’s internal clock, which responds to cues like light and darkness. At night, the brain produces melatonin, a chemical that helps people sleep. Shortened daylight hours can alter the body’s natural rhythm and lead to SAD. Light therapy, which involves sitting in front of a light box every morning for 30 or more minutes, is the standard treatment for SAD. Studies have shown that light therapy relieves SAD symptoms for as many of 70 percent of patients.

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Hearing Health Care Center Hearing Health Care Center utilizes the latest in advanced technology to provide the best in hearing care for all of its patients. Owned by Dr. Carol Bergmann, the Center provides comprehensive audiological testing for individuals 3 years of age and older. Each patient at the 15 year old familyowned and operated business receives personalized attention and treatment from one of our doctor’s of Audiology, Dr. Allison Benner and Dr. Colleen Edwards. “Helping someone to hear again is so rewarding,” Bergmann said. “We give back what they have been missing. It makes us feel good to see people hearing things they haven’t heard in a long time.” The office also provides hearing aid screenings, evaluations, fittings and post-fitting counseling. A wide array of hearing aids is available in a variety of sizes and circuit options. The newest device is the 100 percent invisible, extended wear hearing aid, the Lyric.

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Wear 24 hours a day while showering, sleeping and exercising. In addition, the Center is well stocked with information and supplies for hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. Because Hearing Health Care Center has relationships with multiple hearing aid manufacturers, the company is able to offer each of its patients the optimal hearing aid to meet his/her individual needs. Hearing Healthcare doctors offer 50 years of combined experience. Keeping up with the service on a hearing aid has never been so easy. The Center offers free service on each patients’ hearing aid every three months. “We care how you hear,” Bergmann said, “and we will work with you until you are satisfied.” Hearing Health Care Center Ellisville Richmond Heights • St. Charles (636) 391-9622 www.hearinghealthcare.org

Seniors Home Care is proud to be celebrating its 25 years serving St. Louis. SHC began when Kit Whittington was the primary caregiver for her grandmother, who had been diagnosed with cancer. Kit was the only family available to assist with her care and because she also worked full time, acting as the primary caregiver grew increasingly difficult both physically and emotionally. She knew this was an unsustainable lifestyle and hired an independent caregiver to assist. She soon discovered that her grandmother was not receiving the level of care she deserved. “At the end of the day, I checked on her and to my disbelief, I discovered the caregiver had simply not shown up. My grandmother had missed her doctor’s appointment and much needed meal. It was a debilitating moment; we were both in tears.” In 1987, Kit started SHC to provide a family support system for older adults. SHC employs an around-the-clock nursing staff to assist clients and families with achieving their unique goals

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and needs. All nurses and caregivers are carefully screened, bonded and insured employees (not contractors). All employees undergo drug testing, a thorough background search and complete a training program which includes basic nursing skills, as well as physical therapy applications. SHC offers flexibility of care ranging from a 30 minute QuickVisitTM to 24/7 care. The array of services assures clients’ families they are able to care for both their parents, and their own families. SHC has received an A+ rating and the Torch Award from the Better Business Bureau. “My own feelings of helplessness and a desire for a higher quality of life for my grandmother motivation behind SHC. I’ve built the company on a solid foundation of consistent, compassionate care for all clients.” Seniors Home Care Mid County (314) 962-2666 Clayton • Ladue (314)863-2667 South County (314)894-2666 www.seniorshomecare.com

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Those looking for the motivation to become stronger and healthier in 2013 need look no further than LeGare FitWire, a fun and flexible personal fitness training and healthy meal planning business owned and operated by Leela LeGare. As a professional fitness trainer certified by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), Leela has the expertise to help clients set and achieve realistic goals for a healthier lifestyle. She has a passion for her work and has designed her training programs to be personalized, motivating and fun. “Health and fitness has been a longrunning passion for me, and I enjoy helping people achieve a better and healthier lifestyle,” Leela said. “I offer different packages that will fit any budget.” LeGare FitWire’s Fit 2 U program is designed to work around the client’s schedule. Leela customizes the training based on an individual’s personal fitness level and health goals and provides direct, one-on-one attention along the way.

Leela offers a Mommy Fitness Club and Custom Bridal Fitness program for ladies with special incentives to improve their fitness level. New moms are welcome to bring their babies to their training sessions, and bridal packages include training options for the bride, her mother and bridesmaids. An entire bridal party can even train together. A healthy meal planning option can be added to any program. For her clients’ convenience, Leela offers training at the customer’s home, her home, or at Anytime Fitness, 14523 Manchester Road in Ballwin. LeGare FitWire makes fitness training motivating, effective and fun. “If you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I’ve got the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way,” Leela said. LeGare FitWire (636) 212-0375 By appointment www.legarefitwire.com

Positive Paws Pet Training believes that strengthening the communication between your dog and family is essential in creating a healthy bond and achieving acceptable behaviors. Owner Kim Gracner, has educated owners and changed behaviors of over 2,000 dogs. Positive Paws opened in 2006, and offers in-home customized training programs tailored to achieve your goals and your dog’s needs. Kim believes that training in the dog’s environment is most effective for behavioral change. “Problematic behaviors typically occur within the home environment. Since dogs need leadership and proper structure, the family plays an important role in the training process,” Kim says. “It is essential for your dog to understand your expectations for successful training”. The programs at Positive Paws Pet Training are structured to teach all ages and breeds. Whether you’re just acquiring a new puppy, attempting to manage your strong-willed adolescent, or striving to maximize your adult

dog’s potential, Positive Paws can help. In addition to basic cues, everyday issues such as house training, jumping, digging, nipping, and excessive barking are addressed. Programs are offered for more challenging issues such as aggression, fear and anxiety. The method of training is as important as the cues which are taught. Positive Paws Pet Training practices positive techniques. Kim advocates that dogs learn more readily from rewarding methods. Kim is a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors, and Better Business Bureau. She has two four-legged family members: Brandie, a Chocolate Labrador Retriever, and Baxter, a Golden Retriever. Positive Paws Pet Training (636) 352-3104 www.positivepawstraining.com

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With more than 146 years of successful operation, Commerce Bank offers financial strength and stability. Attesting to this, Commerce Bancshares, Inc., was ranked No. 9 in Forbes’ (12/18/2012) list of America’s Best Banks for 2012. Commerce is also rated No. 4 on Bank Director magazine’s 2012 Top 150 Bank Performance Scorecard. Commerce operates as a supercommunity bank – large enough to provide a wide range of financial products and services and yet deliver them like a community bank with personal service. Offering a full range of financial products, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning and investment services, Commerce is able to provide financial solutions to meet the specific needs of each of its customers. As a customer-driven company, Commerce Bank goes beyond offering financial advice and services to consumers. According to Angela Schreck, senior vice president and group manager, west region, “Commerce employees share a strong commitment to volunteerism, and support countless organizations and initiatives in an

The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce serves eight municipalities, including Ballwin, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Manchester, Twin Oaks, Valley Park, Wildwood, Winchester and parts of unincorporated West St. Louis County. For 55 years since its inception, it has continued to improve and grow. West County Chamber is a professional organization dedicated to representing its members, promoting and enhancing businesses, advancing community interests and overall quality of life. Chamber membership is much more valuable than any list of services and benefits one could possibly communicate. That is because the real value is in the relationships developed, the connections made and the opportunities taken advantage of through time spent with other members—either virtually or in person. That said, there are indeed quite a number of direct, tangible benefits that members can use from Day 1, making the investment in membership a smart move. A great resource for the community, West County Chamber strives to be a leader in supporting West St. Louis County’s economic development, to continue growth in membership and services and to be seen as a focal point

effort to give back to the community. The West County management team serves on the boards of 10 not-for-profit organizations in the community.” Commerce Bank is a subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., a $20.9 billion regional bank holding company. For more than 146 years, Commerce Bank has been meeting the financial services needs of individuals and businesses throughout the Midwest region. Commerce Bank Chesterfield, 1699 Clarkson Road Creve Coeur, 12275 Olive Street Ellisville, 16303 Truman Road Eureka, 203 East 5th Street Fenton, 487 Old Smizer Mill Road Manchester, 14317 Manchester Road Maryland Heights, 12633 Dorsett Road Town & Country, 1090 Schnucks Woods Mill Plaza Twin Oaks, 858 Meramec Station Road (314) 746-8700 www.commercebank.com

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for networking among West St. Louis County businesses, cities, schools and other community organizations. “While members certainly benefit the more they get involved in the Chamber’s many offerings, the Chamber’s staff and committees are continuously working behind the scenes to provide a return on investment to its members through its advocacy,” said Lori A. Kelling, president. For more information or to become a member, call or go online today. “Our new website offers great info for not only our members but also the community at large, such as with our community events calendar that anyone can take advantage of,” Kelling said. West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce 15965 Manchester Road, Suite 102 Ellisville (636) 230-9900 www.westcountychamber.com

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Visitors to Two Shamrocks Public House can count on finding two things: true Irish hospitality and delicious, made-from-scratch food, both served in generous portions. “We want to be the friendliest place in O’Fallon,” said John Harris, who with Gordon Reiter co-owns Two Shamrocks. “Everyone that comes through that door is important to us, and we’ll do anything it takes to keep them coming back.” Open less than a year, Two Shamrocks already enjoys a strong base of regular customers who return for the camaraderie, fresh, house-made food and libation from a bar featuring the area’s largest selection of Irish brews, ciders and whiskies. Chef Joe Biondo and Harris created Two Shamrocks’ menu, which is highlighted by delicious meats smoked on-site daily, house-cured corned beef, and a slow-roasted beef used on the Beef and Boursin – a sandwich of seasoned, roasted pulled beef and creamy, herbed Boursin cheese served on a French roll. “We hear from people every day

Whether shopping for a single window treatment, redecorating the entire house or seeking the solution to a complex design challenge, Express Blinds & Draperies has the knowledge and expertise to help put it all together. Locally owned and operated since 1986, Express Blinds & Draperies takes its long-term commitment to the St. Louis area seriously and is proud of the American-made, professional products and services it provides. The ability of Felicia Cox at Express Blinds & Draperies to create the perfect window treatments for your home or office is unmatched. Exceptional and affordable solutions for all your window treatment needs will be met with Felicia’s polished design skills, the superior craftsmanship of Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, and the accomplished expertise of the installation department. Express Blinds & Draperies, an industry leading Hunter Douglas Window Fashions “Showcase” dealer, features the exclusive Alustra collection. For this collection, Hunter Douglas has thoughtfully coupled contrasting design elements – from colors and materials to shapes and textures – for a decidedly

that the Beef and Boursin is the best sandwich they’ve ever had,” Harris said. Traditional pub foods like Buffalo Chicken Dip and Spicy Pulled Pork Quesadilla featuring house-smoked pulled pork share the menu with classic fare, like the New York Strip and Grilled Salmon. Other options include Irish Nachos, the half-pound Rock Burger, and Frickles – the buttermilk-battered, deep-fried pickles. Homemade soups, chili, salads and chef-baked desserts like apple pie with cinnamon ice cream and caramel Irish cream sauce round out the menu. “Everything on the menu is someone’s favorite,” Harris said. “We couldn’t take anything off without someone asking what happened to it.” Two Shamrocks Public House 3449 Pheasant Meadow Drive O’Fallon (636) 294-6555 Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-midnight www.twoshamrocks.com

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innovative perspective on incredible window fashion design “I fully absorb myself in all window treatment design projects, but enjoy mostly the reward of seeing a client thrilled with a custom treatment created just for their home. Designing cornices and draperies allows me to tune into my creative side. I’m delighted by the different colors of fabrics, the feel of different textures and blending them all together in order to conceive a one-ofa-kind treasure,” she says. “I just want to listen to my customers and give everybody what they need. I am with the job from start to finish.” Express Blinds & Draperies is the sister company to Ooh La La Home Furnishings, which sells unique furnitureand accessories. Please call to set up your free in home consultation, or visit their newly expanded showroom and design studio. Express Blinds & Draperies 17701 Edison Ave. • Chesterfield (636) 532-3353 www.oohlalahomefurnishings.com

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Reviewing the schedule of activities for a Police Explorer Post 9774 meeting are, seated from left, Amanda Schmidt and Post adviser Dustin Poncin. Other advisers standing, from left, are Daniel Stumpf, Kyle Jahns, Edward Ucinski and Kathy Koenig.

CERT training helps West County woman save her family from fire By JIM ERICKSON Amanda Schmidt believes in being prepared. That philosophy led her to a course of study at St. Louis Community College’s Meramec campus that includes both art education and law enforcement. Conceding that the latter currently is her primary interest, she noted, “There may come a time in my life when work in law enforcement may not fit well with other responsibilities I could have, including family.” In that situation, art education would come in handy, she said. Being prepared also led the 20-year-old West County resident to complete a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program two years ago while still a student at Parkway South High School. The benefits of that program were proven this fall in an incident she prefers hadn’t happened. In the early morning hours of Oct. 17, her family’s ranch-style home on Rainfield Court caught fire when a dehumidifier in the basement exploded. The noise woke up Amanda, whose bedroom is in the basement. When she opened the door of her room to see what had happened, she saw flames going up the basement walls. A principle learned in the CERT program is to take care of your own safety first because if you don’t, you won’t be able to help anyone else. Amanda was unharmed so she ran up the stairs to wake up her parents, Mike and Missy, and her twin sisters, Chloe and Claire, and get them safely out of the house. In the process, she closed the basement door to limit the oxygen supply and help contain the fire as much as possible. As she was getting her family out of the house, smoke seeping from the basement to the main floor set off smoke alarms.

With family members awake and safely outside, Amanda and her father attempted to put out the fire. However, the blaze’s head start made that impossible and there was nothing to do but wait for the fire department to arrive. The end result: All family members were safe and unharmed. Family pets, including a cat, two guinea pigs and hamsters, died of smoke inhalation, but the family’s Chihuahua-Dachshund-mix, Bear, was saved. The interior of the Schmidt home was badly damaged. Exterior walls and roof were left standing, however the basement and main floor stripped bare. Work on rebuilding the inside has gotten under way and the family hopes to be back in their home this spring. Amanda believes her CERT training played an important role in the incident. “The program provides training that enables you to be a first responder whenever there’s a national or local disaster that makes it impossible for police, fire and medical teams to be everywhere they are needed,” she said. In addition to dealing with fires, the program covers disaster preparedness, aspects of terrorism, first aid basics, including triage, light search and rescue techniques, hazardous materials and disaster psychology. Then in her senior year (she graduated from Parkway in 2011), Amanda was one of the program’s youngest participants. “It’s a great program,” she said. “I just wish more people knew about it.” The program Amanda attended is conducted by the Manchester Police Department during late summer and fall months. Capt. Chuck Hunn, the city’s emergency management director, said the program is See CERT, page 44

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It is said that every picture tells a story, and that is definitely the case with the before and after pictures of Jason Schneider on the Weight Loss Couture website. Now, as owner of Weight Loss Couture, Jason is committed to giving others before and after stories of their own. Growing up, much of Jason’s life revolved around eating. He battled obesity for 30 years, trying various weight loss programs but never achieving lasting success. He avoided mirrors and always felt sloppy. In 2011, Jason opened a Pounds & Inches Away franchise with a friend, tried the program himself and began dropping weight. Eventually, he shed 95 pounds and was able to stop taking two cholesterol medications and two blood pressure medications. Realizing there is no one-size-fits-all weight loss program and wanting to help as many people as possible, Jason opened Weight Loss Couture in July 2012. There, he offers several weight loss solutions, consulting with each client to find the one that best works for

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their lifestyle. “We haven’t really changed the format entirely, so people can still walk in and have the same program they had before, but now there’s a little bit of a choice,” Jason said. Choices include the Pounds & Inches Away HCG program; Take Shape For Life!, fueled by Medifast; Reliv International nutritional supplements; Deseret Biologicals; and Whole Body Vibration – programs that have worked for thousand of dieters. While no one program works for everyone, Jason is committed to finding the program that will work for each of his clients. “It all comes from this real deephearted passion to help people,” he said. “I love it.” Weight Loss Couture 103 Long Road • Chesterfield (636) 519-4000 www.weightlosscouture.com

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The friendly, knowledgeable sleep experts at The Back Store know that when it comes to buying a mattress, comfort is the No. 1 goal. They realize also that they have to get some things right with the sleeper before a mattress will be truly comfortable. “Most mattress companies focus on the mattress, but we focus more on the sleeper and the sleeper’s needs,” said Jonathan Handyside, The Back Store owner. “We focus on pressure relief and proper spinal alignment – hence, the name The Back Store. We try to encourage healthier sleeping positions that put less stress and pressure on the body and then offer sleep systems that complement that.” With locations at Chesterfield Mall, Plaza Frontenac and Mid Rivers Mall, The Back Store is a unique better sleep boutique, offering discerning shoppers a complete assortment of the newest and most innovative sleep surfaces. The stores offer the area’s most complete Tempur-Pedic selection, featuring more than 100 Tempur-Pedic products and accessories. Understanding that improved sleep means better health and productivity, The Back Store features the industry’s

leading manufacturers. Tempur-Pedic, Pure Latex Bliss, Comfortaire and CoolGel technology all provide supportive sleep surfaces that reduce pressure and adapt to each sleeper individually. “All of our products are selected to meet 3 main criteria: Maintain proper alignment, reduce pressure on the body, and provide long lasting durability and comfort.” The stores carry the largest selection of non-metal spring mattresses, adjustable motion bases and specialty pillows in the St. Louis area. “We’re not a mattress store, we are a Better Sleep store. Our products and personnel are dedicated to helping you sleep.” Handyside said. “Our goal first and foremost is to become the preferred choice for discerning sleepers seeking a pain-free, undisturbed, quality night’s sleep.” The Back Store 260 Chesterfield Mall • Chesterfield (636) 536-1113 Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.stlbackstore.com

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Elegant Designs Day Spa, located on the west side of Tammy Square in Ellisville, offers the perfect remedy for tired and stressful times. The unique salon offers everything big spas offer but in a more intimate, relaxing way. In 1996, owner Candy Dietrich-Ganz opened Elegant Designs – the first day spa to open in West County. Today, she has a staff of professionals to pamper guests and provide a range of services including haircuts, color and extensions; facials; massages; manicures and pedicures; and special body treatments. Elegant Designs’ signature specialty is the pedicure. “We’re famous for our pedicures,” Dietrich-Ganz said. “Guests sit near a window looking out on our courtyard, which contains 15 free-roaming turtles. People always enjoy the ‘show’ in our mini oasis and find it very soothing.” The spa features a retail area stocked with quality hair and beauty products and recently added the Jane Iredale line

of makeup, a fabulous brand known as “the skin care makeup.” There is also a small boutique with purses, scarves, jewelry and other items, so guests can come in for services and buy someone a gift, too. Making guests rejuvenate and feel better about themselves is what DietrichGanz loves most about her business. “We get to change people’s lives,” she said. “It makes you feel really good to be able to do that for people, and that’s what it’s all about. My goal is to continue to meet the needs of this community, making everyone who visits my spa look and feel beautiful.” Make your appointment today! Elegant Designs Day Spa 15648 Manchester Road • Ellisville (636) 227-1900 Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.elegantdesignsdayspa.com facebook.com/elegantdesignsdayspa

If you are planning a home remodeling project, there are many things to consider. When selecting a contractor, three things that top the list are the ability to provide solutions, longevity, and customer service during and after the Project. Those things are what you get when Bueler Inc. combines their years of design and remodeling experience with an A+ Better Business rating. At Bueler, Inc., owner Fred Bueler continues to build on a successful 29-year history of remodeling projects that include total house renovations, kitchens, baths, additions and finished lower levels. Bueler was the winner of the Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award and numerous industry design awards, including nine St. Louis Homer Awards. In addition to his architecture background and engineering degree, Bueler is a certified kitchen designer

(CKD), certified graduate remodeler (CGR) and certified aging in place specialist (CAPS). He is past president of the local chapters of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, the National Association of Remodeling Industry, and the Home Builders Association Remodeler’s 20 Club. Bueler is supported by a professional staff of carpentry craftsmen and an office manager that boast an average tenure of 21 years with the company. So when the time comes to have your project built right and looking spectacular, call on Bueler, Inc. to bring construction talent and integrity, innovative interior design, and tenured in-house craftsmen that set it apart in the St. Louis marketplace. Bueler, Inc. 13314 Manchester Road • Des Peres (314) 966-3191 www.buelerinc.com

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Since 1995, Chesterfield franchise owner Nancy Barrett, ASID, has been creating “beautiful rooms” for delighted clients. Barrett has maintained a business philosophy of providing excellent design service, on projects large and small, tailored to the client’s needs and wants. “I usually operate like a retail store that comes to you,” Barrett said. “I carry a complete line of furniture, flooring, window treatments, wall coverings and accessories. Or, I can just provide hourly design advice.” Barrett carries an impressive list of interior design credentials. The former graphic artist is a professional member of American Society of Interior Designers and a past chapter president. She was named the Field Manager of the Year for Decorating Den Interiors. Her work has been featured in many books and magazines, and she has received design awards for seven consecutive years. Barrett first offers a complimentary consultation to assess the client’s

Nancy Barrett, receiving three design awards in October 2012

desires for their home or office. She asks a lot of questions to determine their needs and personal style preferences. She suggests a plan of action for the best way to create the space of their dreams within their investment allowance. For those who purchase items from Barrett, there is no design fee. “I can take care of everything from concept to installation,” Barrett said. “My goal is to make any experience easy and enjoyable for my clients. I use my design expertise and experience to help them avoid costly mistakes and make the most of their decorating dollars. Many of my clients prefer to work with me in stages and I have 3D imaging available to show a visualization of the finished results.” Decorating Den Interiors (636) 519-4090 www.BeautifulRooms.info

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When President/Owner Jeff Minnis is not programming, he is running Jeff Computers, the leading source for all computer solutions. “Since we are locally owned and operated, we offer faster and better quality service,” Minnis said. “We can fix almost any computer problem, and we also custom build desktop and laptop computers.” Jeff Computers is a worldwide solution for information technology needs, offering laptop and computer repair, both new and refurbished desk and laptops, Clear super fast 4G wireless Internet, Cricket android phones and Cricket basic unlimited phones. Jeff Computers also recently released an easy backup program to help users keep their data safe. Jeff Computers’ innovative services also include the sale and installation of the brand new ultimate connection – Clear Internet – the first network built for today’s on-the-move lifestyle. It offers speeds four times faster than 3G and is available in virtually every corner of St. louis. Clear is designed with the Internet in mind and goes

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(‘live-in’) care in Missouri,” Beers said. Customers can schedule two-hour visits instead of the average minimum requirement of four hours. The staff is knowledgeable, reliable, friendly and always available – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including on holidays. “We do extensive background checking, drug-testing, and register all of our employees with the state of Missouri to monitor them closely,” Beers said. “The year 2012 was a great year for us. We are looking forward to serving even more families than we are now in 2013.” To make the transition to the affordable alternative, call A Grandson for Hire for a free consultation. A Grandson for Hire (314) 600-6394 www.agrandsonforhirellc.com

At Lakeside Children’s Academy, families can feel confident they are starting their child off on the right foot. State licensed for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, Lakeside provides affordable, convenient programs for more than 150 infants, ones and twos, preschool, pre-kindergarten and schoolage children, with before and afterschool care included. Summer Camp Extravaganza (packed with mini-camps and field trips) is available for 10 weeks during the summer, and transportation to local elementary schools is provided daily throughout the year. Families also should take advantage of Lakeside’s Grandfriends Program, promoting intergenerational and social activities for children 3 years of age and older. Lakeside is locally owned and family operated by Sue and Laura Hockensmith, a mother-daughter team. The loyal and experienced teachers are CPR-certified and strive to meet the needs of each child. Lakeside is affiliated with the West County Chamber of Commerce, Valley

places Wi-Fi cannot. It delivers an Internet connection anywhere – at home or on the road. Minnis also is the creator of the popular StudyX, the easy and fun software program used by educators and students alike to help students focus and study for tests. Minnis’ computer knowledge and personalized computer services allows Jeff Computers to fix any problem with a laptop or desktop as well as acquire any new parts. “We are one of the few companies that can solve all of our customers’ needs, and our computer website service offers quick repairs online,” Minnis said. Jeff Computers’ trained and experienced technicians guarantee both quality and reliability for the highest quality of service around. Jeff Computers 14366 Manchester Road • Manchester (636) 256-7901 www.jeffcomputers.com

Park Business Association, National Association for the Education of Young Children and the United 4 Children. Lakeside also takes an active involvement in the community through the Lakeside Lightening girls’ softball team. Last fall, Lakeside celebrated their 20th year in business. Over 300 children, families, teachers and community members attended. The carnival themed afternoon had games, a magician, the Bubble Bus, a D.J. and a BBQ. “Teaching and nurturing children prepare them for a successful future,” Laura said. “I love knowing that we’re making a daily impact on every child.” Lakeside Children’s Academy 1230 Dougherty Ferry Road Valley Park (636) 225-4800 Mon. – Fri., 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. www.lakesidechildrensacademy.com Facebook/Lakeside Children’s Academy

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REVENUE Sales Taxes Other Taxes Licenses & Permits Public Utility Licenses Court Fines Police & Communications Community Programs Grants & Donations Sale of Capital Assets Investment Income Escrows Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Total:

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Lilly Rahm, left, and her dog, Gretchen, pose with firefighter Chris Marshall.

By JIM ERICKSON “Totally awesome!” The short phrase sums up a 10-year-old girl’s reaction to a firefighter’s rescue of her dog after the animal plunged through the ice of a neighborhood pond and was unable to climb out. Scott Osborne, who lives on Eatherton Valley Road, and his daughter Lilly Rahm were out walking their dogs, Gretchen, a Black Lab mix, and Cheyenne, a Golden2:56 PM doodle, on Jan. 5 when Gretchen spotted a goose on a nearby pond. Gretchen did what any Black Lab would do in those circumstances – she bounded off to “investigate.” Her investigation took her onto the pond’s frozen surface and, unfortunately for her, onto much thinner ice which melded into open water. While only 7 months old, Gretchen is a healthy 40-pound inquisitive dog and the ice gave way beneath her about 50-60 feet from shore as she headed for the goose. Unable to climb out, the dog sounded plaintive wails that quickly caught the attention

of Osborne, who was nearby. It was clear the ice wasn’t thick enough to hold anyone wanting to come to Gretchen’s rescue and a 911 call was made that brought a crew from Monarch Fire Protection District’s Station 2 on Wild Horse Creek Road to the scene. Chris Marshall, who just joined the Monarch staff a few months ago, explained what happened then. “We’re trained for ice rescue work and every station has a truck with the equipment aboard for that kind of situation,” he said. Marshall quickly donned the garb designed to protect firefighter-paramedics from the numbing chill of icy water and, with a safety rope around him and held securely by his fellow crew members, did a belly-down crawl out on the ice and headed for Gretchen. The animal had been in the chill water for a number of minutes by this time and no longer had the energy to wail for help. Instead, she was only able to put her front legs onto a semi-solid piece of ice, lacking the strength to pull herself from the water. “As I got close to her, she seemed to realize I was coming to help her and she did her best to get to me,” Marshall said. “She didn’t struggle with me at all. I think she was glad to see me, and from the looks of her, we probably got there just in time.” Firmly in Marshall’s grasp, the two were pulled back to shore where Gretchen shivered while she shook the icy water from her fur. A few hours later, Gretchen appeared happy to pose for a news media video and photographs with Lilly and Marshall. “The really important thing in what happened today is that neither Lilly nor anyone else tried to go out on the ice to rescue the dog,” Marshall said. “It was an emergency situation already with the dog unable to get out, but it could have become a major tragedy if anyone else had gone through the ice.”

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Dr. Shanon Forseter, LLC Shanon Forseter, M.D., chose to be an OB/GYN because he wanted to be in a branch of medicine where he could form lifelong relationships with his patients. “I enjoy helping to navigate both the joys and challenges of the female body during all of life’s transitions,” Dr. Forseter said. His services include obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, fertility, natural childbirth and menopausal therapy, including bioidentical hormones. Born and raised in St. Louis, Dr. Forseter received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed his residency at the University of Missouri. His private practice in Creve Coeur services five major hospitals and two surgery centers in St. Louis. “As an OB-GYN, my philosophy is to always listen to the patient,” Dr. Forseter said. “I focus my practice on the philosophy of my patients holding the key to their own bodies and knowing themselves the best. I may have the medical knowledge and skills, but the

plans and desires of the patient are what I strive to attain.” Taking care to get to know each patient individually, Dr. Forseter does his best to make sure individuals and families have that special moment unfold as they envision it. “There are many different positive ways for a woman to give birth, and quite simply, I am there to support the mother’s personal preferences and plans,” he said. “Similarly, as a woman ages and finds her body changing, it is essential that I choose the path that will not only help medically but also is in alignment with the patient’s desires.” Shanon A. Forseter, M.D., OB/GYN North New Ballas Obstetrics & Gynecology 522 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 201 Creve Coeur (314) 994-1241 www.shanonforseter.com

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digital printing for its newest addition, “Signs by Crown,” featuring custommade banners, yard signs, window and vehicle graphics, posters, name badges, engraved signs, bronze plaques and parking lot signs. Not only can Crown Trophy supply the same products as its competitors, but it also has its own designs that are exclusive to its stores. “We are craftsmen at heart, and we strive to generate quality products that we, our customers, and the end recipients will feel proud of,” April said. “We want our customers to feel confident that they are recognizing the achievements of people with the highest quality awards available.” Crown Trophy 15471 Clayton Road • Ballwin (636) 391-6001 4021 S. Cloverleaf • St. Peters 636-477-9988 Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.crowntrophy.com/store-35

Pulaski Bank is a locally owned and managed financial institution that for more than 90 years has provided out standing personal service to consumers and businesses in the St. Louis area. “We offer banking solutions uniquely tailored to meet the financial needs of both businesses and consumers,” said Pulaski Bank Senior Vice President/ Regional Manager Brenda Bader Tucker, who has more than 33 years of experience in the banking industry and an extensive portfolio. Native to the West County area, Tuck er continuously remains involved in the local community through numerous civic organizations. “I have always enjoyed working with clients to help improve their financial situation,” Tucker said. “Many of my clients have been with me for so long that I think of them more as friends.” Pulaski Bank delivers comprehensive financial products and services, and its Lifestyle Banking product line is designed to meet the diverse needs of every lifestyle. The bank in September 2010 was voted “Best Small Bank” in St. Louis by the readers of the “St. Louis Small Business Monthly” and consis

tently ranks among the top mortgage lenders in the metropolitan area. Pulaski Bank’s early goals from 1922 still remain in place today: to provide both safety and security while offering the best possible service to every client. “Our clients take comfort in knowing we intend to remain an independent, locally owned organization,” Tucker said. “We will never try to be the big gest bank in town, but we will always try to be the best.” With 13 St. Louisarea locations and three in West County, Pulaski Bank offers convenient banking to clients throughout the area. Email Brenda at btucker@pulaskibank. com. Pulaski Bank 14446 Clayton Road • Ballwin 17701 Edison Ave. • Chesterfield 12300 Olive Blvd. • Creve Coeur (314) 317-4815 www.pulaskibank.com Member FDIC

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The Centre at Conway strives to give parents the peace of mind they deserve, providing a foundation for each child’s future through the art of learning. The school offers children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten a safe, educational environment, with a diverse list of classes open Monday through Friday year round. Children will have the opportunity to take advantage of The Centre’s Spanish classes or Summer Fun program, packed with a fun, interactive curriculum, including computer and aerobic classes, field trips, swimming and music outside of the Montessori curriculum. The Centre is state-licensed and as part of Montessori Child Care is one of the most culturally diverse Montessori schools in the area, with staff and children from around the world. “We specialize in catering to our children with excellent teachers and a clean, loving environment for them to learn,” Richard Deeba II, president of The Centre at Conway, said.

Deeba joined the family business, which started in 1976, with his father, and now runs the school alongside him. “I love the philosophy The Centre offers, allowing me to come to work every day with a smile on my face and an aspiration to help children in the growing process,” Deeba said. The Centre at Conway staff is dedicated to each child’s education, some have been with the school for more than 20 years. The school offers superior child care with competitive rates. “Child care is a huge decision for parents, and we want to make them as comfortable and secure as possible that they made the right decision to come to The Centre at Conway,” Deeba said. Registration fees ($75.00) will be waived through February 28, 2013. The Centre at Conway Casa dia Montessori 13725 Conway Road • Chesterfield (314) 434-3300 www.namontessori.com

BaumHouse design At BaumHouse design, clients can enjoy a beautiful home and leave the worrying up to the professionals who love taking creativity to the next level. BaumHouse design provides a turn key service to its clientele, from initial basic concept design to the finished remodel of the home, with an emphasis in customer service, quality of products and attention to detail. All design plans are unique to the specific customer. “I listen to the goals of the proposed project –use of the space, desired results and budgetary guidelines – to create the perfect design for any home,” Owner/Designer Julie Baum, ASID, said. A financial analyst before returning to college for interior design, Baum has twelve years experience designing; five years ago, she started BaumHouse design and opened her kitchen and bath showroom shortly thereafter. “Creating beautiful kitchens or baths and working within the confines of a client’s budget combine the best of both worlds,” Baum said.

“My showroom is located in an old house built in the late 1800s. It is smaller than most, but designed so that when you enter the front door you will feel like you are arriving home.” The initial steps in the design process are complimentary. “I do not charge until we sit down together and review a plan for your kitchen or bath. Only then do I ask for a retainer which is applied 100 percent to a contract.” BaumHouse design’s ultimate goal is to provide its customers with a worry free renovation experience every time. Satisfaction is crucial. “I design for the Essential Elements of your home, the kitchen and bath.” Showroom hours vary to provide each client undivided attention. Customers can call to schedule an appointment and start the planning process to their new kitchen or bath! BaumHouse design 11 Vance Road • Valley Park (636) 225-9000 www.baumhousedesign.com

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Kim Lanham chose her line of business because she wanted a meaningful career that afforded her the opportunity to make a difference in the community. As the owner of Lanham Agency LLC in Ballwin, Kim is able to do exactly that on a daily basis. “We are in the business of protecting our customers,” she said. “We are a full-service, multi-line insurance agency. Whether it is providing protection for their home or auto or providing life insurance for their loved ones, our mission is to address our customers’ needs properly.” With more than 30 years of collective experience, the agents at Lanham Agency understand the importance of trust, value, service and community. Since 2008, the agency has experienced significant growth as a result of its clients’ comfort level. Lanham Agency delivers value by addressing its clients’ needs properly, providing them with meaningful data and recommending only the necessary insurance coverage. Clients are serviced promptly and intelligently and always are treated with dignity and respect. The agency dem-

STAGES ST. LOUIS, the region’s foremost not-for-profit musical theatre company, is committed to preserving and advancing the art form of musical theatre through excellence in performance and education. STAGES has been producing Broadway-quality musical theatre for 26 years. For the 2013 season, its productions will include Always … Patsy Cline (May 31-June 30); Legally Blonde, The Musical (July 19-Aug. 18); My Fair Lady (Sept. 6-Oct. 6); and its Theatre for Young Audiences production, Disney’s Cinderella (June 19-30). All the shows are performed at the Reim with the exception of Cinderella which is performed at The Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory School. Through its education and outreach programs, STAGES ST. LOUIS has served thousands of aspiring artists, introducing them to and training them in the various aspects of musical theatre. STAGES Performing Arts Academy offers comprehensive, year-round musical theatre training by professional instructors who collectively have appeared in more than 500 professional productions, including Broadway

onstrates its commitment to the community through involvement in a variety of projects with the West County Chamber of Commerce, which awarded Lanham Agency its Business of the Year Award in 2012, the Ballwin Athletic Association and through employee volunteerism with national organizations. Clients take comfort in the fact that Lanham Agency LLC is financially backed by Nationwide Insurance, an A++ A.M. Best-rated company. “We can take care of all your insurance needs, whether it is for your personal insurance or business insurance,” Kim said. “We want our clients to know that they can have the ‘trust’ comfort level with the Lanham Agency.” Lanham Agency LLC 15005 Manchester Road • Ballwin (636) 779-5976 Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m; Sat. and evenings by appointment www.lanhamagency.com Facebook.com/lanhamagency

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shows. The Academy inspires passion and creativity through acting, singing and dancing programs for students of all ages and provides more than $30,000 annually in scholarship assistance. Two exceptional STAGES programs that are unique to the region are the Access the Arts program for students with physical, cognitive or developmental delays, and Team STAGES – a pre-professional teen a cappella troupe. The future for STAGES ST. LOUIS looks even brighter than the past. STAGES recently purchased the former Kol Am building in Chesterfield, which in the spring of 2013 will become its new home. After renovations, the new facility will house STAGES’ administration offices, Academy, and a flexible performance hall for rehearsals and events. STAGES ST. LOUIS 444 Chesterfield Center • Chesterfield (636) 530-5959 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.stagesstlouis.org

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The captivity of activity: Why are we so busy? By SHANNON IGNEY A new year is upon us, bringing with it resolutions and resolve for change. High hopes, renewed will and fresh expectations are wonderful gifts granted with each new year; unfortunately, time is not. Busyness is a fact of life. And, in many cases, the busiest of the busy are parents. “The vast majority of the moms I meet are overwhelmed and physically exhausted, often from self-induced choices,” wrote mom and author Joanne Kraft in her book “Just Too Busy: Taking Your Family on a Radical Sabbatical.” According to Kraft, today’s parents are susceptible to A.D.D. (Activity Denial Disorder), completely convinced that busyness is both a quantitative and qualitative measure of value – and as a result have fallen victim to the captivity of their activity. What drives the captivity of activity? Is it a child begging a parent to take part in every after school

activity? Or, are parents pressuring themselves to get their little ones involved today for a better tomorrow? Or, has “keeping up with the Joneses” crept into our activity calendar? For some families, the children may be the driving force behind the busy schedule because they don’t want to feel left out among their peers and therefore want to take part in any activity their friends do. In the case of teenagers, they may pressure themselves as well as their parents to be overly involved as a way to boost their résumés to get into the colleges of their choice. But in many cases, it’s the parents who choose to be “too busy.” Parents under pressure “Being a working mom, I always feel guilty that I don’t spend enough time in the day with my kids,” said Jennifer McHugh, of Des Peres. “With that being said, I would love for my kids to be involved

in gymnastics and soccer as well as their current activity load of school, swim lessons and dance, but I don’t think that overbooking them is healthy.” For Emily Gardiner, mom to a Parkway United Nursery School student, the economy curtailed her family’s activity schedule – but only for a while. “I remember reading on Facebook about other moms that were taking their kids to this lesson and that activity and all of the wonderful outings planned in between. I wanted to provide those types of experiences for my daughter, but just couldn’t right then and there,” said Gardiner. “As soon as things picked up I signed my daughter up for swimming, ballet, soccer and ice skating. It was fun, but it quickly became an overload. Just a few weeks into ballet the tears were flowing and we had to drop out. The same thing happened with soccer, and we even canceled our ice skating lessons before they got started. I had to stop and reevaluate. These activities were supposed to be fun.” Gardiner’s experience suggests the increasing impact social media has on life experiences, including acting as a catalyst for parental guilt. “I saw things through Facebook and I started pressuring myself,” she said, “and I lost track of the reality that we don’t need to be in such a big hurry to get all of this in just yet.” Is it worth it? Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) indicates that overscheduling a child, especially a child younger than school age, is detrimental because it leads to a lack of free play, which is necessary for cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. So why do we do it – to our kids and ourselves? John Montgomery, Ph.D., suggests that busyness is an addiction. “Because the adrenaline rush from stress creates an unconscious reward in the brain, stress and stressful situations can become habit forming,” he said. Other parents may also play a role. “The pressure that causes busyness seems to be coming from a multitude of places,” said Jessica Kershenski, MSW, LCSW, of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry department at Mercy. Some parents feel strongly that it is more productive; both for today and for the future, to keep their kids constantly occupied rather than allow time for playing and exploring on their own. Many parents also worry that if their children are not doing

what other kids are doing they might miss out on key experiences. Although parents usually just want what seems best for their kids, kids can easily become overscheduled. The pressure to participate in a handful of activities all the time and to “keep up” can be physically and emotionally exhausting for parents and kids alike. “Parents can pressure each other simply by talking about their daily routines,” Kershenski said. “They want so badly for things to go perfectly in all aspects of their household, most importantly when it comes to raising successful children.” And then there’s the evolving family dynamic. As more and more families adapt to both parents working full time outside of the home, in many cases to meet financial obligations, the stress level in these households is affecting family life. This increased stress can often lead to feelings of guilt, which may be one of the driving forces behind the busyness for that family’s routine. “Moms are more often in the caregiver role and are, in many cases, getting overwhelmed as they desperately try to balance work outside the home, take care of the kids, manage the house and chauffeur kids to and from activities,” Kershenski said. Two points of view While the AAP says “overscheduling a child, especially a child younger than school age, is detrimental,” many parents and experts believe the overscheduled child is more productive and healthier. Recent research from the Yale Psychology Department indicates that only 6 percent of adolescents spend more than 20 hours a week in organized activities. However, these kids report less drug usage and better well-being than kids who do not participate. Brian Kessler, activities director at Parkway West High School and the father of a pre-teen and teenager, tends to agree with this side of the argument. “The kids I see that are involved in doing something beyond classes have a better high school experience,” Kessler said. “They have goals to strive toward and reasons to stay out of trouble. “More often than not, from my experience as a coach and dad, parents just want their kids to have fun. I don’t see them pressuring their kids to do it all or be the best.” Kessler said by the time kids reach the high school level, they are used to busy schedules and pretty good at managing their own time as a result of juggling multiple activities in the previous years. Parents on the other side of the argument believe an overscheduled child is in danger of

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM becoming burnt out in more ways than one. Dr. Alvin Ross, who co-authored “The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap,” coined the phrase “hyper-parenting” to describe parents who pressure their kids to be perfect in all aspects of their lives. “Overscheduling children can lead to hyperactivity, exhaustion, stress, anxiety, feelings of guilt if they are unable to excel, declines in performance, and, of course, lost free time,” said Divya Chauhan, M.D., family practitioner at Creve Coeur Family Medicine and a St. Luke’s Hospital staff member. Emotionally, some experts believe that overscheduling a child can have a profound effect on their friendships and social lives as well. In addition to keeping activities to a minimum, Dr. Chauhan warns parents to allow separation between the activity and the child. The activity itself does not define the child, or the parent for that matter. “Children’s achievements can often feel like signs that we have done our jobs as parents well,” she said. “So, we scrutinize our children, anxiously judging how fast they grow and achieve milestones as infants, how early they learn to read and how good they are compared to other children in tennis, and so on. Think about it. What message does this hurrying and overscheduling tell our kids?” Today’s busy lifestyle can make it very difficult to find a healthy balance when it comes to a child and/or a family’s schedule. As family dinnertime becomes a relic of the past, experts on both side of the argument suggest constant communication as a tool to navigate and manage the ongoing process of achieving balance. The best way to ensure a schedule is not the source of a problem is to lay out expectations upfront, and to identify both the child’s and parent’s role. It is important, of course, for parents to push their children in order to help them rise to their potentials, while at the same time understanding their likes, dislikes and general disposition. If parents focus on the process and not the end product, many of the negative side effects of a busy schedule can be mitigated. Balance the busyness Mary Baker, mom of two students in the Parkway district, sees the challenge from both sides – the need to be involved and the need for downtime as a family. “To keep sane, we try to keep our schedule under control somewhat by having the kids do some activities together, or at least very close with regard to location and time, that way we’re not running all over the place, Baker said, “Honestly, I don’t feel that my kids are overscheduled … yet. I’ve heard it only gets worse as they get older.” Kershenski agrees.

“My suggestion is that we need balance for our kids in all areas. Very likely our kids will, in fact, accomplish more if we encourage them to do well in school and be involved in extracurricular activities. It is ok to have reasonable expectations for our children that may stress them at times, but the self-esteem built along the way is worth it,” Kershenski said. “Right now we try to limit them to one or two activities outside of school. So it feels manageable,” Baker added. But she also hit on one of the biggest challenges for parents with active, involved kids. “With the kids at school all day we have much less time just being together at home, which makes me a little sad,” she said. “But that’s just a part of growing up, I suppose.”

Are you an activity captive? There are telltale signs to look for to ensure your child/family maintains a healthy and balanced activity schedule. If there is an activity for the family or a child scheduled for every day of the month, chances are the family activity load is too high. If it’s hectic, sit down and decide where you can cut back as a family. If it’s overly structured, set aside time for blowing off some steam. If your routine is similar to that of Kraft’s, it might be time for a sabbatical. “I was a daytime zombie in a minivan, shuttling children back and forth. My life was a treadmill and I was running hard and fast. I was out of breath and exhausted, and getting absolutely nowhere,” Kraft said. Riding a bike, taking a walk, playing a game, listening to music, or just doing nothing for a while can give kids some much-needed downtime. Kids and adults need time that is unstructured, both individually and as a family. Signs/symptoms of stressful busyness in children: • An increase in symptoms like headache and stomachache often related to school or extracurricular activities. • Developing unhealthy sleep patterns, i.e. going to sleep too late, or having difficulty waking in the morning for school. • A sharp decline in grades at school. • An increase in mood changes. • Developing poor eating habits. • Changes in social life.

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respected private duty agencies in the area. With it’s unique care model, Martha’s Hands has provided over two million hours of service. Martha’s Hands continues to strive for high standards and is actively involved with the National Private Duty Association and the Missouri Alliance for Home Care. Martha’s Hands also supports the local community through volunteering and supporting the Alzheimer’s Association, Memory Care Home Solutions and the Greater St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. So if a loved one ever needs guidance through the maze of elder care issues, they can place their trust in Martha’s Hands. Martha’s Hands Home Health 5650 Mexico Road, Suite 12 St. Peters (636) 447-9393 www.marthashands.com

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Beautifully situated in Wildwood, Ridgefield Arena, celebrating more than 40 years in business, offers picturesque bridle trails, exceptional boarding services and lots of extra amenities. Since 1970, the family-owned-andoperated business has been among the area’s premier boarding and horse facilities. Spectators enjoy an airconditioned lounge and fireplace for viewing the indoor ring, as well as patios for viewing the two outside rings. Ridgefield Riding Academy, which this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary, exists for horses and the people who love to ride. English and Western riding lessons are offered for children and adults. “We have an all-encompassing program for all aged riders beginning at age 6,” said Ridgefield owner Tracey Gentry Ryan, who was born into a family that trained and showed horses. “Customers range from recreational riders to competing at rated hunter jumper shows and reining shows. Our facility is well established and has produced

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many successful riders, instructors and champion horses.” The Riding Academy has three excellent riding instructors: Annie Vibbert, Kate Jones and Mary Gardner. Each instructor brings a passion for teaching with an emphasis on riders’ goals and having fun. 2013 Summer Camps are June 4-7, June 17-20, July 15-18, July 22-25, and Aug. 5-8. Ridgefield Arena also hosts adult clinics, birthday parties and three charity horseshows. Show dates are April 27- 28, May 31- June 2, and Sept. 21-22. Whether providing lessons to a novice rider or teaching an experienced rider a new technique, Ridgefield Arena strives to “produce great riders and share the love of horses.” Ridgefield Arena 1410 Ridge Road • Wildwood (636) 527-3624 www.ridgefieldarena.com

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teams of two using premium products to protect the health of clients and the environment. Long-term contracts and commitments are not required; the aim is simply to keep clients happy and satisfied, one cleaning at a time. On-site price quotes and estimates are free. Trusty Maid Service is bonded and insured; every employee must pass a background check, have a clean police record and validated address history. “When I started Trusty Maid in 2003, I was surprised to find no one was using ‘trustworthy’ in a business name,” Mixon said. “Now, almost every radio and TV ad has some reference to trust. Did we really start the ‘trust’ phenomenon in the business world? That is our belief, and we always strive to live up to our name.” Trusty Maid Service Chesterfield (314) 576-5400 www.trustymaidservice.com

For generations, thousands of area families have trusted Galmiche and Sons with their heating and airconditioning needs. The locally owned and operated business also has provided the design, engineering construction and maintenance of HVAC systems for many businesses throughout the greater St. Louis area. “Galmiche and Sons has been a familyrun business since it opened in 1950, so keeping the business in the family was important to me,” said Jim Galmiche, vice president of the company. Also important to Galmiche is maintaining the excellent reputation of his family’s company. To ensure prompt customer response and topnotch customer service, only the most highly skilled technicians and installers are employed. The company is a fully functional union organization, employing both Local 36 and Local 148 personnel. Galmiche and Sons offers quality HVAC products and carries a full line of

equipment and replacement parts for all models of heating and air-conditioning equipment for both residential and commercial customers. “We specialize in replacement, retrofit, new construction, design build, and servicing on any make or model of airconditioner or furnace,” Galmiche said. “We are able to offer a wide array of top-of-the-line products and service at a very low price.” Customers also enjoy added value in the form of 24-hour service, free inhome estimates and service agreements. Most importantly, Galmiche and Sons’ customers are served with integrity, competence and objectivity to guarantee heating and cooling service that exceeds their expectations.

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With more than 28 years of experience working at every level in the hot tub industry, St. Louis Hot Tub Warehouse owner Jerry Cook knows what it takes to provide a quality hot tub at a reasonable price. To keep overhead down, Cook’s 6,000-square-foot location is off the beaten path but houses the largest display of hot tubs in the metro area, making it worth the effort to visit. The company’s buying power, low overhead and commission-free sales add up to a great opportunity to buy a top-of-the-line product for much less than what is available from other retailers. Full-service delivery and installation make St. Louis Hot Tub Warehouse a wise and hassle-free choice over bigbox stores and Internet retailers. A hot tub requires expertise at the point of delivery and service after the sale, and St. Louis Hot Tub Warehouse can provide that expertise. The company offers everything hot

tub-related, including warranty and non-warranty service, hot tub relocation, buy back, system evaluation, accessories and more. Many “high end” reconditioned models that can normally cost $8,000-$12,000 are available for less than half the price with a warranty and the same great service one would get when buying new. “Our warehouse/showroom may not be as fancy as others, but I promise you will find us to be the most competent, friendly and straightforward, and I will outperform my competition when it comes to service after the sale, and I will not be beaten on price,” Cook said.

There is more than one hill where St. Louisans can find outstanding Italian cuisine. The “Little Hill” in the heart of Ballwin, located at Holloway Road and Manchester Road, is home to Candicci’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. Bob Candice, a 30-year veteran in the Italian food scene, has carved Candicci’s a new place into the West county landscape, filling a void for true homemade Italian cuisine. “The atmosphere is casual, warm and inviting, the wait staff is friendly and efficient, prices are reasonable and the food – excellent,” Candice said. A semiprivate banquet room seats up to 65 guests offering customers a customized menu.” The dinner menu boasts more than 20 different pasta dishes, steak, veal and chicken entrees. The extensive wine list complements the menu. “But if you haven’t tasted the pizza, you are missing a delicious treat,” C a n d i c e s a i d . Yo u w o n ’t b e disappointed.” Enjoy breakfast on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with dinner served from 11

a.m. to 9 p.m. For lunch, Candicci’s offers everything from wraps and burgers to great salads and sandwiches, as well as pastas. Candicci’s features unique food and drink specials and live music fills the air on Thursday through Saturday evenings, combining a festive atmosphere. The inviting bar area and spacious patio are great gathering places for happy hour or after dinner. Candicci’s offers full service catering with a variety of dining options for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, banquets and private parties large or small. Candicci’s is a one-of-a-kind restaurant, where Candice can be found around the restaurant chatting with the customers and assuring that their food and visit are memorable. In the Italian tradition, he truly makes the customer feel at home.

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Robert P. Rothenberg, DDS Robert P. Rothenberg, DDS office, is a full-service family care center with complete restorative and periodontal care for patients of all ages. Laserassisted dentistry also creates a more comfortable way for treatment, minimizing the need for anesthetic and is especially helpful with children. By utilizing the latest available technology, crowns can be delivered in one appointment, all x-rays are digital, Velscope cancer screening reveals precancerous conditions before they are seen visually, and beautiful smiles are created with Lumineers and other aesthetic options. “We always give patients options for treatment,” Rothenberg said. “We use new procedures to provide you with the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry and we pride ourselves in making patients feel comfortable and relaxed. Our investment in advanced technology means a long-term investment in your future, because state-of-the-art technology invites informed decision making and enables patients to make wise choices concerning their oral health.”

Dr. Rothenberg first started in the dentistry field because he liked helping people and has always been good with his hands. Since 1973, he has served the West County area with his expertise in dentistry. He received his dental degree from Washington University and is a member of many respected, professional dental organizations, including ADA, Missouri Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and is a diplomat in The World Congress of Mini mally Invasive Dentistry. “We care about your health, and we realize each individual has different expectations, needs and concerns,” Rothenberg said. “We are looking forward to providing you with the most modern dental care available.” Robert P. Rothenberg, DDS 49 National Way • Manchester (636) 391-6990 Mon., 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Tues., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. – Thurs., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.rothenbergdds.com

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marketed as beneficial for both dogs and cats. More information can be found at pawsitivelighting.com. Vet visits down A report issued last month by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) revealed that most pet owners consider their furry friends members of the family, but many do not visit a veterinarian for preventive care. The “2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook” contains results of a national survey conducted in early 2012. The AVMA survey polled more than 50,000 households and is conducted every five years. Survey results showed that at the end of 2011, there were about 70 million pet dogs and 74.1 million pet cats in the U.S. Roughly 66 percent of dog owners and 56 percent of cat owners said they consider their pets family members, but nearly 11 percent of dog owners and about 27 percent of cat owners said they only took their pets to the vet when they were sick. Some said they never visited the vet. Dr. Doug Aspros, AVMA president, said pet owners should keep in mind that preventive care can save them money in the long run. “Potential health problems in pets can be diagnosed early and costs can be reduced if our pets visit the veterinarian on a regular basis,” he said.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM Keeping Fido fit Left to their own devices, domestic dogs will consume a diet that is high in fat and will happily gobble excess calories, according to an international team of researchers. At the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition in England, researchers collaborated with scientists in Australia and New Zealand to conduct a series of doggie dietary studies. They worked with adult dogs of five diverse breeds – the papillon, miniature schnauzer, cocker spaniel, Labrador retriever and St. Bernard – offering them foods with varying amounts of protein, fat and carbohydrate. The result: When given the choice, dogs consistently chose a daily caloric intake comprised of about 63 percent fat, 30 percent protein and 7 percent carbohydrate. When offered excess food, some dogs lapped up more than double the calories they needed. According Adrian Hewson-Hughes, lead author of the study, the dogs’ behavior probably reflects that of their ancestors who lived in the wild. “In the wild, dogs and wolves often have irregular access to food, and competition is fierce, leading them to try and maximize their calorie intake whenever possible,” Hewson-Hughes said in a news release. “However, domestic dogs today have regular access to food and may lead relatively inactive lifestyles compared with their wild ancestors. By demonstrating that dogs will overeat when offered excess food, this research also reinforces the importance of responsible feeding measures, such as portion control, for helping ensure dogs maintain a healthy body weight.”

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Pet product trends Trend-trackers at the American Pet Products Association have identified the following as some of the top pet product trends for 2012: • Earth-friendly pet products, such as natural toys and accessories and organic pet foods, are increasingly popular. • Companies traditionally known for human products are targeting pets, too. Paul

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Central County Emergency 911 continues service expansion By JIM ERICKSON Expansion of the Central County Emergency 911 dispatching center has taken another step forward with the approval of a contract with another fire protection district to join the operation. Central County’s Board of Directors also is moving on other issues that will have an impact on likely additional growth in coming months. At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Board OK’d an agreement with the Affton Fire Protection District to provide dispatching services to that area, effective July 1. Affton is the fourth district that has or is scheduled to move from the South County Fire Alarm dispatching operation to Central County, joining Mehlville and Valley Park in a switch on July 1. Central County began serving the Pacific Fire Protection District Jan. 1. Robert Schultz, Central County legal counsel, told the Board he is holding discussions with the four remaining operations served by South County and anticipates all will agree to contract with the Ellisvillebased center for their dispatching services. Presumably, the four – the Crestwood Department of Fire Services and the Fenton, Lemay and Eureka fire protection districts – also would join the move to Central County effective July 1, the date by which South County’s operations are scheduled to end. In other actions, the Board:

• Approved seeking vendor proposals for additional computer- and communicationsrelated equipment needed to handle the higher call volume and dispatching activities. •Authorized a new quality assurance position on the Central County staff. Earlier board discussion has emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of quality service as the operation grows. • Approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Firefighters of St. Louis County Local 2665 that maintains the pay scales in effect at the end of 2012 for the next three years. The union represents most Central County personnel, however, Matt Miller, Board chairman, noted the wage freeze applies to non-union employees as well. The pact calls for hourly dispatch personnel to receive base pay ranging from $21.84 to $29.25 per hour, depending on their grade level. Other working conditions and benefits also are covered in the new agreement. In addition to serving operations that have been part of South County Fire Alarm, Central County also has stated a willingness to take on fire and emergency medical dispatching now handled by North Central Fire Alarm. A projected timetable sets July 1, 2014, as a target date for that expansion.

Gifts for Ghana Living Word Church in Wildwood collected $260,075.96 in December for The Ghana Project. The Rev. Michael McIntyre, lead pastor, challenged church members and friends to spend half of what they would have spent on gifts for family and friends at Christmas this year and give the other half to children in Ghana who are dying because they lack basic necessities – clean water, food and medicine. On Christmas Eve, 1,242 people attended worship and presented their “Ghana Christmas Ghana Project Missionary Coordinator Miracle Offering.” One hundred percent of funds Mary Kay Jackson and Living Word Pastor Michael McIntyre raised will go to people in Ghana. Through the Ghana Project, the church is working with communities in Northern Ghana to improve water supplies and sanitation facilities and to build schools and churches. Since 2010, more than $659,000 has been collected for the Ghana Project. The Ghana Project is an ongoing effort. To make a donation or learn more, visit helpghananow.com.

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Young adults between the ages of 18-34 – the “millennial” generation – may make up the majority of buyers purchasing a home in 2013. A new study by real estate marketing company Trulia reports: • 43 percent are already homeowners • 93 percent that currently rent plan to purchase a home • 72 percent say homeownership is part of their personal American Dream “Millennials have been shaken, but not scared by the housing bust,” said Ed Kolko, Trulia’s chief economist. “Nearly all of them want to own a home someday, if they’re not homeowners already.” Meanwhile, here’s what’s happening in new homes:

At Sommers Landing Payne homebuyers can choose from seven top-of-the-line home designs, carefully selected from the builder’s innovative portfolio and consistent with the neighborhood’s upscale ambience. “Lake Saint Louis is considered one of the most prestigious locations in St. Charles County, so we’re anticipating a considerable amount of interest from buyers wanting to build a new home in this area,” said community sales manager, Stephanie Russo. Construction of the display model, a “Franklin” two-story, is now under way. “The Franklin is our top-selling design, and we’ll be displaying this home at Sommers Landing for the first time anywhere,” Russo said. The Franklin is a side-staircase plan with more than 2,500 square feet of living space, an open main-floor layout, and a large loft accessing the owner’s suite and three more bedrooms on the upper level. All but two of the builder’s home settings in the community are walkouts, and Russo urges shoppers to reserve their sites as soon as possible. Pricing starts in the mid-$200’s for the ranch, 1.5-story and two-story designs with three or four bedrooms and up to 3,186 square feet. Sommers Landing is located just west of I-64/ Hwy. 40, offering commuters a direct route to corporations headquartered along the Hwy. 40 corridor, all parts of West County, and downtown St. Louis, as well as the new shopping, dining and entertainment facilities of Lake Saint Louis. Residents are served by the top-rated Wentzville School District, and freshmen will attend the district’s brand-new Liberty High School, which will be welcoming its first entering class in the fall of 2013. For information on Sommers Landing call (314) 724-6226 or visit PayneFamilyHomes.com.

Bridgewater’s Mill Crossing a ‘jewel’ in Creve Coeur No one knows more about villas than Tim Miller and Bridgewater Communities. And when it comes to luxury villa-style living in a great location, they are the folks to see. Bridgewater Communities has only a half-dozen condominium homes remaining in the final phase at Mill Crossing in Creve Coeur, just south of Olive Boulevard. “The nice thing about this location is that it is very close to the new Hwy. 141 extension,” explained Miller. Prices start from $199,900 for the twobedroom, two-bath single-level homes that range from 1,400 to 1,600 square feet and include 9-foot ceilings, hardwood flooring, granite countertops, marble whirlpool bath, gas fireplace and either a deck or patio. “It’s a jewel in middle of Creve Coeur,” Miller said. The elevator-served, three-story buildings within the gated community have heated and secured underground parking and additional deeded surface parking for residents. “There is nothing like this around here in that price range,” Miller noted. What’s more, he added, homeowners Pre-opening prices end soon at Kemp’s enjoy a swimming pool and clubhouse with Ridgepointe fitness center, sauna and business center. The Kemp Homes Company has opened For more information, contact Bridge- two new leisure lifestyle communities in water Communities at (636) 299-7048. Lake Saint Louis offering estate homes from the $220’s and freestanding villa Payne Family Homes building at homes from the $190’s. Sommers Landing Right now buyers can enjoy special prePayne Family Homes has acquired a grand opening pricing, but this won’t be limited number of homesites in Sommers offered much longer, said Kemp Homes Landing, an established residential devel- principal Bill Kemp. opment at Hwy. N and Sommers Road in Both communities feature no yard work. Lake Saint Louis. Exterior grounds upkeep is handled by the

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homeowners association. “Time is a luxury few people want to waste,” said Kemp. “We all want to have more time for recreation, to spend time with our families and to pursue activities for our personal enjoyment. Ridgepointe in Lake Saint Louis offers homebuyers an exciting alternative to allow for just that.” While villa homeowners are accustomed to freedom from cutting grass and shoveling snow, it’s unusual to find a community of single-family estate homes offering the same perk, Kemp noted. Located in separate sections, the estate homes and the detached villas are unique in that owners have all the benefits of a single-family home without the yard chores. The active adult-friendly ranch, 1.5-story and two-story plans – including the Saratoga model which is now open for touring – offer the opportunity to buy now and “age in place” without ever having to move again. There is no age restriction like a “55-plus” community, so families are welcome. “There is nothing quite like it,” said Kemp. “Homebuyers have a variety of ‘life-tested’ home styles to choose from all which offer lots of amenities. There is so much to enjoy about the subdivision; the location, the park-like setting, recreation facilities, walking trails, gazebo, club house and green space areas – all convenient to shopping and Lake Forest Golf Club.” Ridgepointe is located just off the newly opened South Henke Road. To get a personal preview, call (636) 887-3590 or visit thekemphomescompany.com. Flower Homes building custom home in Town & Country For over 30 years Flower Homes has created some of the most desirable and unique new-home communities in St. Louis. Now this prestigious company is building custom homes in Ladue, Frontenac and in Town & Country, where Flower is introducing its exclusive Newcastle plan at 35 Topping Estates Drive. The story-and-a-half home is located on a gentle walkout site with level yard perfect for a swimming pool, monarch trees, sprinkler system and ultimate privacy. The Newcastle has five bedrooms and five full baths on the main and upper levels with formal and family powder rooms. The home’s Old World charm is apparent in the extensive woodwork, notes listing agent Larry Wilson of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. He noted that Flower has the pieces custom made by a woodcarver in England. And the special features don’t stop there. Offering a wide-open design, the home’s foyer view stretches beyond the angular dramatic staircase, beneath the balcony, through arched glass doors and onto the vaulted veranda. The walkout lower level includes an exercise room with full bath, bringing the total

finished area of this home to 6,332 square feet. The lower level also includes a sunken theater, game areas, full bar and pool access. To view the home take Hwy. 40 to south on Ballas Road to right on Clayton Road to left on Topping Road to right on South Topping Estates Road. The Newcastle is priced at $1,659,900. Flower also has another building lot available on Topping Estate Drive starting at $1.4 million. Flower can design a custom home for the buyer or they can choose from his extensive portfolio. For more information, call Larry Wilson at (314) 503-3600 or (314) 298-4040. Griffey Homes at Fieldstone Farms Fieldstone Farms is one of O’Fallon’s nicest neighborhoods with great access to Hwy. 40 and Hwy. K. – and Griffey Homes is building a 1.5-story Bradford III model there. The Bradford III has over 3,000 square feet and will sport a brick and stone front, three-car garage, hearth room, bonus room, 3.5 baths and a luxury master suite on the first floor. Normally this home would price at over $450,000, noted Griffey sales manager, Kim Valerio, but for a limited time Griffey is offering it at $400,000. “We’re also breaking ground on a new Windsor villa with three-car garage at Penny Lane,” Valerio said. The Windsor is an open plan with 9-foot ceilings, two bedrooms, two baths, brick and a stone elevation. During the final closeout there the Windsor is priced at $242,000. Only as handful of homesites remain at Penny Lane, so now is not the time to dawdle. Also open at Penny Lane is a new model – the 1.5-story Stratford Townhome with three bedrooms, a two-story great room and three full baths. “The breakfast room faces the street with large bay window,” Valerio noted. There is a bedroom on the main floor and two large bedrooms each with a full bath upstairs, as well as a loft overlooking the great room. The Stratford has a wroughtiron spindle staircase and more upgrades. “This will serve as our new custom home office for a while,” Valerio said. “It’s nice to show people Griffey’s quality of construction. Our custom build prices start at $95 a square foot.” Griffey has a limited number of condos remaining for sale from $129,900 in a final closeout at The Charleston at Heritage, and the builder is breaking ground on a new five-lot cul de sac community in St. Charles called The Estates At Emerald Place. It is located inside Emerald Place subdivision off Hwy. 94 near Hwy. 40. Home prices will start in the upper $200’s. For information call (636) 936-1923, email kim@griffeyhomes.com, or visit griffeyhomes.com.

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It’s cold outside. Hopefully our West County neighbors are taking care of themselves, and protecting their homes in this cold weather. January is almost over, but we all know winter isn’t through yet. Here are some tips from Bob Vila on things to be sure you have done by the end of January: 1.) Make energy savings a resolution to keep. Use energy efficient light bulbs, check for energy leaks, caulk windows, fix leaking faucets. 2.) Pack up the holiday decorations. 3.) Get snow ready-before the snowfall. Have shovels, flashlights, ice melt, ready in the house; and blankets, extra wiper fluid, and safety flares ready in the car. 4.) Employ some countertop TLC. That’s right. Check your kitchen counters. Make sure they are clean, and germ free. Take advantage of extra time inside now, and the counters will thank you for it later. 5.) Make a better fire. Check your fireplace, gas or wood-burning. Make sure it vents properly. Be sure your wood is pest free and safely stored. We hope you all enjoy the rest of the winter season. The new year promises to be a great one for the West County housing market. Please feel free to give us a call or stop by our office if you would like to discuss market activity, or the value of your home. Talk to you soon!

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Bu si ness Giving back Continuing a longstanding commitment to the community, Coldwell Banker Gundaker associates at their annual auction recently raised $115,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of St. Louis. Over the past 27 years, associates, managers and employees of the St. Louis-based residential real estate brokerage company have donated $1.76 million to RMHC of St. Louis, raising funds through charity auctions and company and local office events. “The unselfish and generous efforts of our sales associates and employees Coldwell Banker Gundaker President Jim make it possible for families to have a Dohr with Ronald McDonald home away from home,” said Jim Dohr, president of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. “We are proud to give back to our communities and to have helped make a difference in people’s lives.” RMHC of St. Louis provides a home away from home for families of seriously ill children traveling to St. Louis for medical treatment. The organization has grown to include three houses, eight extended-stay apartments and three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, which are located at Mercy Children’s Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

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MEETINGS & NETWORKING The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a First Friday Coffee networking event from 7:30-9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1 at Viviano’s Festa Italiano, 150 Four Seasons in Chesterfield. Chamber members may register at westcountychamber.com; nonmembers wishing to register should call 230-9900. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds a First Thursday Coffee networking event from 7:30-9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at Jason’s Deli, 17245 Chesterfield Airport Road. Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399, or visit chesterfieldmochamber. com by Feb. 5. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Committee presents a Mardi Gras-themed Casino Night from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, Feb 8 at Helicopter’s, Inc., 18366 Wings of Hope Blvd. in Chesterfield. Guests can play blackjack, craps and roulette for prizes auctioned at the end of the evening. Drinks and appetizers also are featured. Admission is $50 per person. To register, call 532-3399, or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.

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BENEFITS The Helping Hand Me Downs clothing drive runs through Thursday, Jan. 31 at Whole Foods Market in Town & Country. Used clothing, toys and books may be dropped at the front of the store for donation to Helping Hand Me Downs, a local nonprofit organization serving St. Louis children ages newborn to 2 who are born into poverty. Call 527-1160. ••• The annual St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church Men’s Club’s BBQ Bash is from 6-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 15642 Clayton Road. Food includes beef brisket, pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs and more. Music and a 50/50 also are featured. The proceeds benefit parish projects. Visit saintclareofassisi.org. ••• Chesterfield Arts’ 13th annual Art Feast, a fundraising gala, is at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Kemp Auto Museum. The event includes surprise performances, a silent

profit raises funds to support scholarships to Camp Weloki for children in need. The residential camp serves children ages 8-17, teaching social and emotional intelligence auction of artwork and other unique items, and leadership skills. The event includes food, cocktails and more. Art Holliday of attendance prizes, 50/50 raffles, a live aucKSDK is the emcee. Individual tickets are tion and more. Admission is $25 at the door $175; corporate tables and sponsorships or $175 for a table of eight with advance are available. For reservations or more purchase. Fox 2’s Margie Ellisor hosts. For reservations or details, call Gretchen at 530information, call 519-1955. 1883, or email Gretchen@weloki.com. ••• ••• St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities hosts the Newsmagazine Wildwood Area Lions Club presents its 26th annual Winter Ball – The Roaring ’20s Salesperson: Cheese charity mouse from 6 p.m.-midnight on Saturday, Feb. 2 annual Run for theProof: Client: at the Frontenac Hilton, 1335 S. Lindbergh races at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at The Blvd. Guests are invited to dress in 1920s Wildwood Hotel, 2801 Fountain Place in style. Tickets range from $60 to $250. For Wildwood. Tickets are $25 and include beer, tickets, contact Roy Leimberg at (314) 481- wine, soda, water and light snacks. For tickets, email Devon Marshall, dmarshall316@ 3184 or royleimberg@sbcglobal.net. hotmail.com, or call (314) 498-0657. ••• ••• “Art, Wine & Music” is from 6-8 p.m. The 15th annual Taste of West County is on Friday, Feb. 8 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 in Local artists display and sell their works. the Lafayette High School Commons. More Heavy hors d’oeuvres from Villa Farotto, than 30 area restaurants participate with drinks and live music also are featured. Tick- food, beverages, a silent auction and raffles. ets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $12 each/$5 for children age 5 A portion of art sales benefit Longview Farm and younger, with family packages available. House. To register, call (314) 434-1215, or Proceeds benefit graduation activities for the visit the Town & Country Municipal Center class of 2014. For tickets, email teresajentior Longview Farm Park. lucci@hotmail.com or mjbofmo@att.net. ••• Dr. Tim and Anne Jordan host the fourth annual trivia night to benefit Camp Weloki FAMILY AND KIDS scholarship foundation at 6:30 p.m. on SatThe city of Chesterfield and NFL Flag urday, Feb. 9 at St. John’s Mercy Conference holds registration for the first Chesterfield Center, 615 S. New Ballas Road. The non- Parks and Recreation Youth Flag Football

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Toddler Get Together at the Pointe is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy a variety of activities, stories, crafts, visits from special guests and an opportunity to meet new friends. Advance registration is requested, and parents must be present during the event. Regular admission is $5; VIP admission is $4. To register, visit ballwin.mo.us, or call 227-8580. ••• Parenting Continuing Education Classes are on Saturday, Feb. 23 at The Lodge Des Peres. Topics include secrets to handling stress, the importance of play, developmental assets to help children thrive, setting healthy boundaries and more. Registration is required. For class times and more information, visit aplacetoturnto.org. ••• A summer camp open house is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Participants meet camp directors, learn about the camps, ask questions, enjoy snacks, meet other campers and can register for Ballwin’s summer camp. Call Melissa Musgrove at 207-2357, or visit ballwin.mo.us.

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