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proposing to cut the budget by $1.2 trillion the officer has permission to discharge his over the next 10 years are offering. Some weapon, killing the animal. Now your car deal, right? Hey, eliminating the Depart- needs to be towed away and you wait for ment of Education alone would save nearly an insurance appraisal. Next, the insurance $80 billion in just one year. company (might) tell you that the damage Both Republicans and Democrats need is too high in relation to your car’s value. to take a course in reality-based remedial Now Bambi is getting into your wallet. math. This country is in deep doo-doo, and Or, let’s change the (scenario) just a in essence, what they are touting as a mon- little. Your young, inexperienced driver umental savings plan is in reality pennies. was operating the car and they swerved to John R. Stoeffler miss the deer, hitting another driver headBallwin on, or hit a tree. Think about it. Is harvesting a few deer that big of a deal? Missouri Conservationist magazine said a few years Bleating hearts for Bambi ago that each year Missouri could afford To the Editor: to have 80,000 deer harvested, but that I really enjoy this local paper with such number would not be reached. They also a variety of topics. Some of the topics said that many deer die of starvation (or seem to go a long time one-sided. In the commit suicide by running in front of cars (West Newsmagazine, Jan. 11, 2011) paper probably). An annual harvest of the deer was still another article about “dozens” of population is the “humane” thing to do. people protesting the slaughter of Bambi Noel LaVanchy in Town and Country. Those opposing cite Wildwood cost, inhumane practices and dangers to neighbors. Let’s hear from the other side. First of all, we all have moved out to Widening Route 109 these areas with grand scale parks. What To the Editor: do we think lives in these parks? Do we Route 109 has been the subject of sighonestly believe that what lives in the park nificant discussion over the past 20 years. will stay in the park? When the animals While MoDOT was interested in widening reproduce, and they will, they seek out Route 109 from end to end at one time, food which is in dwindling supply in the that is not the plan, and that went out to park as their population increases. The the graveyard when Wildwood became a deer must “leave the reservation”. city. Since that time the city of Wildwood Second, since there are no “natural pred- and MoDOT have worked together to get ators” for the deer, they keep multiplying a plan for the future of Wildwood, based and looking for food. on supporting the Master Plan, community If we are not going to shoot the deer, engagement and partnership. The plan To the Editor: should we reintroduce some natural preda- that was ultimately developed in the late As I watched the Republican debate tors to the parks? Natural predators do not 1990s by MoDOT, city of Wildwood and on Saturday, Dec. 10, I couldn’t help but kill their prey instantly. Watch the National concerned citizens was to put improvewish these candidates for president and Geographic channel and you’ll see real life. ments where they were needed to support pseudo economic experts would focus on It’s not pretty. Starving wildlife is not nice the master plan and safety - this means at and discuss in depth the proposed $1.2 tril- either. Harvesting the deer with a single intersections and higher traffic areas in and lion “savings” those in Congress continue shot is instantaneous. around the Town Center. This means from to discuss and hype as a solution to the Third, the shooting of the deer was done Clayton Road to New College Avenue. nation’s debt/spending crisis. $1.2 trillion? on a couple hundred acres of private propDetailed traffic analysis and alternatives Over 10 years? Supporters of what I view erty away from any homes. These profes- were developed and discussed in open as a non-reality sideshow tout this cut in sional marksman are more accurate with forums, and both roundabout intersections spending as something monumental. But is their rifles than you and I are with filling and traffic signals were considered. The it? Let’s do the math. in the dots on still another political survey result was a plan of improved intersections What they are proposing amounts to mailed to our home. Furthermore, the har- and widening to accommodate the Master $120 billion a year. Admittedly, that is a lot vested deer are not left to rot on the ground, Plan development that is the vision of the of money, but with a deficit looming of $17 but butchered and the food going to feed city of Wildwood. trillion in one year, that is peanuts. $120 needy people at food pantries. In the timeframe of 2004 to 2006 the billion is less than one-tenth of 1 percent Finally, let’s just imagine that you are plan was again discussed, and with council of $17 trillion. the one that struck one of the deer with approval, the plan was set, pending fundLet’s suppose you want to buy a new car your car. First, if you didn’t kill the deer as ing and changes that may occur. The plan is that costs $20,000 and the sales rep says many times is the case, you see the animal now in the stage of implementation and the he can give you a great deal by cutting the suffering, really suffering on the side of vision developed by the city of Wildwood price by $20. You would think he is a No. the road. When the police finally show up, is being carried out. In the case of Pond 1 nut! But in essence, this is what those the animal has to lay there suffering until Grover Loop and Rte. 109, the roundabout To the Editor: Contrary to what some writers to the West Newsmagazine have claimed, the national debt that has been incurred under President Barack Obama is less than the debt incurred under President George W. Bush. In fact, with less than one year to serve, Mr. Obama’s debt is roughly half of what Mr. Bush ran up in his two terms. According to the U.S. Treasury website, the national debt on Oct. 1, 2001 (the first fiscal year Bush had control of the government) was $5,806,151,389,190.21 and was $11,909,829,003,511.75 on Sept. 30, 2009 (the last day of the last fiscal year Bush had control of the government). President Obama’s first fiscal year in charge began on Oct. 1, 2009, and the national debt was $11,920,519,938.23 and was $15,051,160,989,938.23 as of 9:20 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2011. The difference between the two terms is dramatic with Bush having incurred some $6.1 trillion in his eight years as president and Obama having incurred some $3.1 trillion to date. President Obama clearly has not yet exceeded the Bush years’ deficits. People making this claim have a right to their opinions but no right to be wrong on the facts. The Treasury website used for calculating the national debit is at treasurydirect. gov/NP/BPDLogin?application=np. Timothy E. Hogan Des Peres

was documented as the best solution. If you want to get into details, they are available. The point I am making with this letter is that, before passionate people go off in the public that there was never consultation on the plan for Route 109, or there is no plan for Rte. 109, they need to do their homework. The letter in the Jan. 11 Newsmagazine made no sense at all and was full of bad information that makes those like me, who have been actively involved for years, look very bad. All I am saying is that the project being designed from Rte. 100 to Clayton Road is a city of Wildwood and MoDOT project, and that is a fact. Paul L. Wojciechowski, AICP, P.E. Wildwood To the Editor: Once again the ignorant Obama Administration is helping to drive work overseas and deprive Americans of employment and keep us dependent on Mid East oil. The stopping of the Canadian pipeline by an un-American president is proof that his purpose is to bring America down to a third rate country, and keep our citizens equally poor. How we stop him is not important, what is important is that he be stopped and get him out of office. This country cannot stand for another four years of his reckless decisions. Jim Yettke Ballwin To the Editor: With regard to squirrel shooting Chesterfield resident Gene Shenberg, two words: Classic Narcissist. Mr. Shenberg’s insistence on continuing to use a pellet gun to shoot at squirrels despite the concern expressed by his neighbors is classic narcissistic behavior. He appears to be unable to identify with the needs or concerns of others. Narcissists generally believe that they are somehow “special” and should be treated as such ... this fits with Mr. Shenberg’s claim that he will continue to use the pellet gun even if its use is outlawed. Traps or other means to deal with the squirrel problem might be more effective, but would not result in the recognition that Mr. Shenberg so desperately craves to order to affirm his “superiority”. How sad. For Gene Shenberg, his family, his neighbors, and the community, how very, very sad. Denise P. Chesterfield

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A cold wind blows Native St. Louisans are all familiar with the oft-repeated joke: If you don’t like the weather in St. Louis, just wait until tomorrow. On a much larger scale, the same joke works in climate change circles: If you don’t like the “irrefutable” proof offered for climate change today, just wait until tomorrow. The anecdotal evidence for this exists in the very name of the much disputed phenomenon. What was once called “global warming” when the Earth was going through a warming phase, is now called “climate change” as our pesky planet has spent the last decade getting gradually cooler. Now, according to climate change proponents, the result of manmade carbon emissions are tornadoes and floods and other weather anomalies instead of an increase in the Earth’s atmospheric temperature. Last week, 16 renowned scientists joined 1973 Nobel-winning physicist Ivar Giaever in calling global warming concerns overblown. These scientists detailed their arguments in a letter published in the Wall Street Journal. Their recommendation is that the world’s governments should do absolutely nothing to reduce carbon emissions for the next 50 years, as the economic impacts of inaction are likely to far outweigh the atmospheric impacts of action. In other words, they are telling the UN and their scientists to relax a bit. These views will undoubtedly be seen as heretical among the scientific mainstream. The American Physical Society (APS), a body from which Giaver resigned in protest, claims that there is “incontrovertible evidence” to support global warming. Giaver, who supported President Obama in the last election, did not ask for the removal of the mention of global warming in its entirety. He is not some whack job physicist hell bent on revenge against his peers. Giaver simply wanted the word “incontrovertible” removed from the passage. After all, when the Earth is cooling the science behind warming may need to

be re-examined. But the APS refused after convening a panel of experts to review the statement. To this day, even as the Earth continues its decade-long cooling trend, the APS official statement contends that there is incontrovertible evidence of man-caused global warming. Of course, there is money in advancing the concept of global warming. Problems require solutions, solutions require funding, and the holy grail of fundraising lies in discovering a problem that is manmade, irrefutable and impending. This is no breaking news story. The impact of benefactors on scientists has been a problem for as long as man has displayed curiosity about his surroundings. One day, we will learn. One day we will remember that the scientist standing at the podium is being held up by the financier hidden behind him. At the end of last year, a group of European scientists did something quite remarkable: They appear to have propelled neutrino particles at a speed which exceeded the speed of light. Read that last sentence again. They broke the speed of light, which means they are refuting Albert Einstein, which mean they are arguing the special theory of relativity, which- by the way- might mean that time travel is possible (not relevant, but pretty cool). Albert Einstein may have gotten his most famous theory wrong, but we are supposed to believe that the science of Al Gore is incontrovertible? Please do not try and sell us that anymore. This does not mean that climate change, or that carbon dioxide’s impact on the Earth, should no longer be studied. On the contrary, opening up to the concept that one might be incorrect should lead to greater diligence in arguing the case. But, friendly scientists, when the weather you predicted yesterday doesn’t show up today, please do not tell us that there is no chance of being wrong. Just ask Albert Einstein.

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In QUOTES “We’re not saying it’s going to be easy. We’re not saying it’s going to be fun. What we are saying is that at the end of the day, the project will be worth what you’re going through.” – Stephanie Leon Streeter, St. Louis County Department of Highways & Traffic, on the realignment of Wildhorse Creek, Kehrs Mill and Long roads.

“Well, we fought and won World War II in less time than it’s taken so far to evaluate this project. I mean, with all due respect, it is an insult to the American people to say that you need more time.” – Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) to the State Department official dispatched to Congress to explain why President Obama shelved the Keystone XL pipeline.

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News Br iefs Chesterfield St. Louis Outlets Dean Wolfe doesn’t use the familiar expression “If you build it, they will come.” But the points he enthusiastically makes when talking about the planned Spirit of St. Louis Outlets in Chesterfield Valley strongly implies that prediction. Wolfe is the manager of Chesterfield Blue Valley, LLC, owner of 131 acres of land zoned for planned commercial development south of I-64 and just east of the Daniel Boone Bridge. Wolfe Properties, LLC, the commercial real estate development, leasing and management firm Wolfe founded seven years ago after a 33-year career with May Department Stores, manages Blue Valley. “The unique aspect of an outlet mall that many people may not realize is the draw it has,” he said. “It brings people from tremendous distances, people who make an event out of the trip. And that will benefit existing businesses, too.” While the typical retail mall may attract people as far as 15 miles away, it’s not unusual for an outlet mall to bring people from a 150-mile radius, Wolfe explained. He added that the Spirit of St. Louis Outlets expects to draw millions of visitors annually.

Wolfe updated members of the Chesterfield Valley Coalition about the outlet mall project at a recent meeting. The group was formed a number of years ago to bring a business perspective to development in Chesterfield Valley. The outlet mall will be the anchor of the Chesterfield Blue Valley project. Other operations anticipated include hotel, restaurant and entertainment facilities, as well as services and office space. Plans call for work to begin this summer, with a target of opening businesses in the development’s first phase in the fall of 2013. Final phase construction work is scheduled to start in 2018, with completion the following year. The outlet mall’s initial phase will have some 390,000 square feet under roof and about 100 tenants, Wolfe noted. When complete, the mall will include 555,000 square feet in an open-to-the-weather design but with covered pedestrian walkways providing protection from the elements, he said. Olive Street Road, which runs along the site’s southern boundary, is scheduled for a major improvement to accommodate expanded traffic flow. The upgrade will extend from where Olive funnels into Chesterfield Airport Road to a point about two-thirds of a mile west. At entrances to the mall property, the road will be seven

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Creve Coeur The findings of the triennial community survey were presented to the Creve Coeur City Council at its Jan. 23 meeting. The city hired pollster Ken Warren from Saint Louis University to conduct the survey by phone. Roughly 615 Creve Coeur citizens were interviewed between Sept. 29-Oct. 19 of 2011. Creve Coeur City Administrator Mark Perkins said the information gathered helps provide guidance on important issues and is useful in tracking citizen satisfaction over time. The survey also provides data for comparing satisfaction levels with other cities.

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World Series Trophy Tour The World Championship trophy is coming to Ellisville on Saturday, March 10. Enclosed in a clear case and traveling in its own luxury vehicle, the trophy will be on display at U.S. Cellular, 23 Clarkson Road, between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fans are invited to come get a photograph taken with the trophy at no cost. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own cameras or devices to take pictures. “Through our partnership with the Cardinals, we are always looking for ways to enhance the fan experience,” said Michelle Groves, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in St. Louis. “The trophy tour is one of the ways U.S. Cellular and the Cardinals can reward fans for their loyalty and support. We’re happy to provide this unique opportunity for fans to get an up close and personal look at this piece of Cardinals history.” residents participated in the city's recycling program on a weekly basis in 2011 than in previous years. The vast majority of Creve Coeur residents, about 83 percent, claimed they have visited the city's parks in the past two years with 38 percent saying that they have visited the parks more than 10 times in the past two years, Warren said. Despite the fact that the city's golf course is operating at a loss and the city has to subsidize the course at an average cost of $186,000 annually, a good portion of the residents (40 percent) are for continuing the subsidy. Warren told the council that 57 percent of Creve Coeur residents would vote for a half-cent sales tax in order to build a new recreation center. Perkins lauded Warren for his efforts in conducting the survey. "(There is) a lot of interesting data there," Perkins said. "It will be useful for us in terms of room for improvement."

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Residents pack Chesterfield City Hall to see Kehrs Mill plans By CAROL ENRIGHT Upwards of 150 people packed Chesterfield City Hall on Jan. 25 for an informational meeting presented by the St. Louis County Department of Highways & Traffic about the planned closure and realignment of the intersection connecting Kehrs Mill, Wild Horse Creek and Long roads. The county awarded Gershenson Construction Company, Inc. the $8.3 million contract for the project, which began in December and is expected to be complete by June 2013. A key feature of the project is a new five-lane bridge connecting the three roads. After the realignment, Wild Horse Creek Road heading west will “T” into Kehrs Mill Road, and Kehrs Mill Road will extend in a sweeping curve to the northwest to connect to Long Road. Two traffic signals will bookend the bridge, one at the intersection of Kehrs Mill and Wild Horse Creek roads and the other at Long and Kehrs Mill roads. County officials said the signals would be coordinated to improve traffic flow. The biggest concern for most at the meeting was the 30-day closure this summer of the intersection while the bridge is being built. During the closure, motorists will be able to travel eastbound on Wild Horse Creek Road to northbound Long Road and southbound on Long Road to west on Wild Horse Creek Road. Traffic traveling south on Kehrs Mill Road or west on Wild Horse Creek Road, east of Kehrs Mill Road, will be blocked. The closure will begin June 15 and end July 13. Construction during the remainder of the project will be done in phases so that traffic may continue through the area. Several at the meeting expressed concern when county officials said that Gershenson would have the option of working 24/7 during the 30-day closure. Chuck Tayloe

of Highways & Traffic said, “I can’t recall the last time they worked 24 hours a day on any of our projects.” The county has stipulated that for every day Gershenson exceeds the 30-day closure of the intersection, it will be charged $5,000. When a member of the audience commented on the 2011 traffic nightmare caused by the closing of Baxter Road, Stephanie Leon Streeter of Highways & Traffic clarified that the Baxter Road closing was not a county, but an Army Corps of Engineers, project. She went on to say that the county would coordinate efforts with other agencies, including the Missouri Department of Transportation, to ensure a successful project. County officials also assured the crowd that emergency vehicles would have access to the affected areas during construction. “It’s been pressed upon us that we have to make this work,” said Streeter. Mike Geisel, director of planning and public works for Chesterfield, said that the city had “a lot of input” into the design of the project. He said “the city was adamant” that the 30-day closure take place during the summer to eliminate the issue of school traffic. However, Geisel said that drivers should expect delays throughout the construction project, not just during the 30-day closure. Streeter said the best advice she could give motorists during construction is to “flex your schedules” and “leave early.” “We’re not saying it’s going to be easy. We’re not saying it’s going to be fun,” said Streeter. “What we are saying is that at the end of the day, the project will be worth what you’re going through.” The county will post a monthly construction update on its website at stlouisco.com/ YourGovernment/CountyDepartments/

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Monarch nixes bond issue, focuses on long-range planning “No one thought it was the right time, given the state of the economy.” By JIM ERICKSON The Monarch Fire Protection District has formed a long-range planning committee and anticipates having a report outlining future needs and strategies for meeting them ready for review by the district board within three to four months. Designed to look at the district’s needs over the next 10-15 years, the planning effort was launched in the wake of an earlier discussion and then abandonment of a move to place a bond issue question on an upcoming election ballot. “No one thought it was the right time (for a bond issue), given the state of the econ-

omy,” said Kim Evans, board president. “In addition, we weren’t entirely sure what the longer-term needs and priorities of the district are. We’re looking for our new chief (Tom Vineyard) to help us identify those needs and how best to address them.” Vineyard agreed with the board consensus that the current economic climate is a difficult one. “We’ll have some challenges without a bond issue, but we didn’t want to rush into one without having done our due diligence,” he said. Named in December to succeed Clifford “Chip” Biele, who retired at yearend, Vine-

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cussed the possibility of a bond issue – one that wouldn’t require increasing existing tax levies. Financial consultants reviewed the pros and cons and other details for putting the question before Monarch district residents at an upcoming regular election. No final decision was made and, according to Evans, no one on the board since then has wanted to pursue the matter with a formal motion to put a bond issue on the ballot. Monarch includes all or part of the cities of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Wildwood, and unincorporated St. Louis County.

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By TED DIXON JR. The city of Ellisville has received a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan from St. Louis-based Sansone Group as the first step in redeveloping the intersection of Manchester and Clarkson roads. The area involved is comprised of 37 parcels located principally along the southern right-of-way of Manchester Road. Tax increment financing is a tool that authorizes municipalities to undertake projects in blighted, conservation or economic development areas, which the area qualifies as, according to the Sansone Group redevelopment plan. In addition to the development of a Walmart Supercenter containing 120,000 square feet of space, Sansone Group envisioned an area where mixed use development also includes retail, office and dining space and possibly high-density residential units. The estimated cost for the entire project is expected to total $48.6 million. The city has posted the redevelopment plan to its website, however, Ellisville Mayor Matt Pirrello said the redevelopment plan is “not in stone.” “It is only being used for illustrative pur-

poses,” Pirrello said. In the plan, the proposed development area is described as having physical and economic deficiencies, including deterioration and presence of structures below minimum code standards. The plan also states that poor access to businesses has greatly contributed to the declining economic performance of Manchester Road and the proliferation of curb cuts is confusing. Sansone’s report suggests that, without TIF, it “will further erode the redevelopment area’s economic viability and continue its economic liability for the city of Ellisville, its residents and the taxing districts that depend upon it as a revenue source.” The plan states that the extraordinary costs associated with land acquisitions, site preparation and public works needed to redevelop the area make redevelopment infeasible without the use of TIF. The city will hold a public hearing on the matter on March 5. Mayor Pirrello said if a plan is approved in the future and set in motion, a groundbreaking could take place before the end of the year.

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Mike O’Mara (D-Florissant) interpreted as meaning there would be no layoffs this year. As a result, O’Mara was not pleased by Dooley’s Jan. 25 announcement. Councilmember Greg Quinn, whose District 7 includes much of the West County area, noted, “I’m not sure there was any deal saying there would be no layoffs. But I did think there was an understanding that any cuts would be spread out.” “My concern is that most of the budget cuts target the Parks Department,” he added. “That’s an area of county government that people have the most affinity for. “While St. Louis County may need to tighten its belt, we should be able to spread out these budget cuts. If they were spread out enough, I think layoffs could be minimized and maybe even eliminated.” Dooley denied that the earlier agreement included a no-layoff pledge and said it wasn’t possible to work within the $357 million budget approved in December without some job cuts. Asked about the layoffs, Lindsey Swanick, the County Parks director, said, “We’ve lost 45 positions in the last five years. “We’ve taken it kind of hard. But we’ll continue to do the best job we can with the resources we have.” Swanick, who has been with the county parks department for 30 years, noted the current layoff is the largest her department has experienced.

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tion for Federal Student Aid, and for most students it is the first step in qualifying for available aid. Although often considered unnecessary for more affluent students, both Cruse and Shaffner stressed that every student should fill out a FAFSA (online at fafsa.ed.gov). Cruse said the current economy has put many families unexpectedly in the position of needing financial assistance. He noted that help is available, indicating that financial aid counselors can review applications on a case-by-case basis and that some students who may not qualify for federal aid, such as Pell Grants, might qualify for state aid, such as the Access Missouri grant, or aid from the institution. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, institutional financial aid at private, nonprofit colleges and universities is growing at an average of 7 percent annually. “But regardless of the type of aid being sought, it helps to start with the FAFSA,” Cruse said. “I ask families to fill it out once and if they don’t qualify for any type of aid, then we never ask them to fill it out again.” The risk in not filling out the FAFSA, completed annually before April 1, is that the student might leave money on the table. Among that money could be Access Missouri grant money, a funding program that has needed its own form of financial aid in recent years. Budget cuts in the 2010-2011 and 20112012 school years had put Access Missouri at risk of falling short of meeting student need until MOHELA pledged stepped in. “MOHELA was able to help by contributing $30 million each year to support Access Missouri,” Shaffner explained. However, MOHELA’s ability to help is not unlimited. For the 2012-2013 school year, MOHELA is considering a much more modest $5 million contribution. Cruse offered that cutting programs like Access Missouri hurts students and institutions across the private-public spectrum of higher education. “Students have come to expect that tuition will rise 4 to 5 percent each year, but students don’t expect that along with rising costs their ability to receive aid will decline, and universities simply can’t be expected to make up the difference when aid is cut,” Cruse said. State law prevents any tuition hike from exceeding the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Any college or university seeking a rate hike above that would have to get permission from the state Higher Education Commissioner.

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Recognized for compassion, commitment Christine Nobbe, from the Center for Creative Learning, was named a Peabody Logos Leader in Education for the 201112 school year and awarded $1,000 for her compassion and commitment to students. As gifted education specialist, Nobbe inspires advanced students to explore sci-

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First-place writer Jacquline Ihnat, a ninth-grade student at Parkway Central High, is the first-place winner of Chesterfield Arts’ Phyllis Corbet High School Writing Contest. The annual contest is open to high school students in grades 9 through 12 who live or go to school in Chesterfield, attend a Parkway or Rockwood School or are members of Chesterfield Arts. Contestants were required to write a short story or poem using 16 selected words. Keliah Sullivan, who is home-schooled, placed second in the contest. Asha Thanki, a student at Parkway South, placed third. Honorable mentions went to Katie Anderson, of Marquette High; Matt Frischer, of Parkway Central; Molly Gummersheimer, of Lafayette High; and Amanda Winenger, of Marquette High.

Parkway Pillars sought Parkway School District is seeking nominations for its Pillars of Parkway recognition program. Pillars are designated as volunteers or employees who provide extraordinary service to the Parkway community, demonstrate consistent leadership, inspire others and go beyond what is expected. Ten winners will be selected by a committee of former Pillars of Parkway. Any employee or Special School District per-

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Thespians take a bow The Villa Duchesne Thespian Society received Honor Troupe status at the 2012 Missouri State Thespians Conference in Springfield, Mo. The award acknowledges the high school troupe’s almost 15-year commitment to the Missouri State Villa Duchesne Thespian Society Thespians and the International Thespian Society. In addition, Villa Duchesne’s performing arts teacher Brian Welch was inducted into the Missouri State Thespians Hall of Fame. The award recognizes members who have dedicated themselves to promoting educational theater and devoted 20 or more years of service to the cause. sonnel working in Parkway, and any parent or community member is eligible; however, board members are excluded. Nomination forms are available online at pkwy.k12.mo.us and at all Parkway schools and buildings. Completed forms can be returned to the Parkway Communications Department, 455 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017. All forms, whether completed online or mailed in, must be received by Friday, Feb. 3. Winners will be announced in early March. For more information, call 314415-8077.

Athletic Director of the Year The Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association named Marquette High Athletic/Activities Director Mark Linneman the St. Louis Linneman Area Athletic Director of the Year. Linneman is in his 21st year as an athletic/activities director, 10 of which have been at Marquette High. During his career, Linneman also has coached boys’ and girls’ basketball, softball, boys’ tennis and boys’ track. Marquette High Principal Dr. Greg Mathison described Linneman as an incredible leader. “The passion he has for his job truly makes him an asset to our students, coaches and families,” Mathison said. “He is deserving of this award, and we are excited to share in his success.” Linneman was chosen for this award from all school districts in St. Louis City and County as well as St. Charles County. He is one of eight athletic/activities directors in the state to receive the recognition.

Promising young artist Fine art publisher ICA Home Décor recently selected the artwork of Cole Staehling, a sixth-grade student at Rockwood Valley Middle, to be sold as canvas prints at Garden Ridge stores across the country. Staehling’s vintage travel collection is marketed toward pre-school and elementary age boys. His father, Bret Staehling, said Cole has always been fascinated with illustrating motor vehicles. “Extensive family trips, both here and abroad, have provided art inspiration for Cole’s continued creativity,” Bret said. “His illustrated travel journals, as well as participation in European art workshops and visits to fine art museums, have helped fuel his continued interest in drawing.” Dr. Andrew Loiterstein, principal at Rockwood Valley Middle, said Cole is more than an exceptional artist. “Cole is a talented student, and we’re excited he has the opportunity to share his artistic inspirations with others,” Loiterstein said.

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Parkway South Middle sixth-grade Integrated Science teacher Joel Rademeyer spent seven days this past summer in Jordan, Mont., to learn more about archeology and paleontology, and his students recently benefited from the experience by taking part in an Outdoor School excavation experience, where artifacts and fossils from Missouri were purposefully planted for them to find. Rademeyer was awarded an all-expense paid fellowship grant through the Saint Louis Science Center’s paleontology field program, Paleotrek. In June of 2011, Rademeyer gained hands-on field experience with professional paleontologists, geologists and archaeologists, including Dr. David Burnham from the University of Kansas. The program also consisted of interactive presentations on topics relevant to the curriculum, hands-on classroom-ready activities and classroom resources. Rademeyer wanted to expand his scientific knowledge so he could bring it to the classroom. In 2010, he had received his first Science Center Fellowship Grant that brought him to Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park. “My trip … allowed me to translate my own interest and passion for ecology into student interest during an ecology unit,” Rademeyer said. “During this unit, I observed increased participation and on-task time. Students were engaged in inquiry-based learning and deeper levels of critical thinking.” Having no previous experience with archeology and paleontology, he was involved in excavating hundreds of fossilized bones at Hell Creek Formation and discovered a rib bone from a triceratops. Volunteers and trained employees at the Science Center currently are putting the rib bone back together in the paleontology

lab. Two intact tyrannosaurus rex teeth also were found. One was associated with a jaw bone the team discovered in 2010. Rademeyer reapplied for the grant in 2011 in the hopes to use the knowledge and experience from his trip in a much more hands-on approach with his students. “Students in the Parkway School District attend a week-long Outdoor School held at Camp Lakewood (YMCA of the Ozarks) during their sixth-grade year,” Rademeyer said. “During the five days, students are engaged in numerous experiential learning activities, which teach them about the natural environment, engage them in cooperative and interpersonal skills and teach them a variety of outdoor skills.” Rademeyer also proposed to develop an archeology/paleontology unit at Parkway South Middle. “During this activity, students would apply the methods used by archaeologists and scientists in locating artifacts and collecting data,” Rademeyer said. “They would be learning the everyday skills used by these professionals in the field.” More than 100 students benefitted from the Outdoor School, which Rademeyer’s wife, Marcy, a sixth-grade Communication Arts teacher at Parkway Central Middle, led. Marcy had partnered with her husband and had also been awarded a Science Center Fellowship Grant for the Mount Rainier/Mount St. Helens trip. She was the first to use the skills learned from the grant in her school’s Outdoor Camp experience. The students successfully excavated an old drill bit, a lead bullet from the Civil War era, arrow heads, brass buttons, 30- to 50-year-old rifle shells and a 100-year-old glass bottle. Some of the items the students uncovered were natural resources and had not been intentionally planted.

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Circle Of Concern seeks West County scholarship applicants By SARAH WILSON For graduating high school students in West County about to attend college soon or who are already attending, help is out there to make student loans a little easier. Parkway South graduate Chelsea Johnson, of Ballwin, is one student Circle Of Concern was able to help. Since the 1960s, Circle Of Concern has awarded scholarship grants for professional trade school or college to young people from low-income families. Living with her sister and mother, Johnson was a hard-working high school student looking to go to Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., to study nursing. The need for some assistance was there. Funded through St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Ballwin, Johnson was awarded the highest scholarship Circle Of Concern offered. “I’m a working student and athlete and have a whole bunch of goals. I know what I want to do with my life,” Johnson said. Johnson hopes to one day become a bilingual registered nurse. “Part of what I like to do is give back to people and help out,” Johnson said. In addition to being a full-time student and maintaining good grades, every Monday, Johnson volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks for its Meal Time Buddy program. She also plays lacrosse and is treasurer for the Missouri State girls’ lacrosse team. “It helps a lot to have less of a burden on my student loans because that’s always

something I’ve been worried about,” Johnson said. “I’m really fortunate and grateful that I was able to be a recipient.” This year, Circle Of Concern expects to help two dozen graduating high school seniors continue their education. For the second year in a row this year, the organization also will award a limited number of second-year scholarships to some of the winners of last year’s competition. To be considered for a scholarship, a student must live in or attend high school in Circle Of Concern’s service area – the Parkway, Rockwood and Valley Park school districts in West County – and come from a family of modest means. Completed applications must be received by Monday, April 2. A panel of volunteer judges will review every application. Semifinalists will be interviewed in April, with awards announced in early May. Traditionally, the judges focus on three factors: how reasonable the young person’s education goals are, how much they have done to help themselves and what their family’s financial situation is. In the past year, Circle Of Concern awarded $49,500 in grants. Students interested in applying can contact their school for an application. If a student attends a school outside Circle Of Concern’s area but lives in the region, they can obtain an application by contacting the organization. For more information, call 861-2623 or visit circleofconcern.org.

Rockwood calls on district residents to help homeless students Rockwood recently started the Got Your Backpack program in order to provide nutritious food to students in need of it during the weekends. Each weekend, participating students receive a backpack filled with nutritious food items that are easy to open, simple to prepare and can accommodate a variety of home circumstances. Homelessness touches nearly every school in the district. Current numbers show 135 Rockwood students are homeless with 32 percent of students residing in the county and 68 percent residing in the city. “For students living in poverty, the inability to obtain food is a major concern, as it affects their ability to be successful in the classroom,” Terry Harris, coordinator of Rockwood’s educational equity and diversity department, said. “We know it’s

particularly hard to receive food during the weekends, so we hope to minimize this challenge with the support of this program.” According to Harris, Got Your Backpack is structured in an organic way, where each school is responsible for its students. Although parent-teacher organizations will provide significant support for the program, Rockwood staff members and community members are asked to assist. Individual donations can be dropped off at any Rockwood school or to Terry Harris, located at 111 East North St. in Eureka. Items requested include: bread, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, macaroni and cheese, pasta and spaghetti sauce, fresh fruit and applesauce. Gift cards to purchase these items also are appreciated. For more information, call 733-2177.

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The annual Parkway Invitational was like a preview for the upcoming state meet. Glendale won with 215 points followed by Notre Dame de Sion (Kansas City, Mo.) with 166 points. Parkway South was the top local school, coming in third with 157 points. Other team scores were: Villa Duchesne, 148; Lafayette, 147; Parkway Central, 125; Marquette, 116; Parkway West, 99; Rock Bridge (Columbia, Mo.), 78; Hickman, 70; Kirkwood, 37; Parkway North, 30; and Ozark (Ozark, Mo.), 6. Several West County swimmers and divers won. Parkway Central’s Ally Neumann won two events–the 200 IM (individual medley) in 2 minutes, 16.88 seconds and the 100 breaststroke in 1:11.23. Parkway West’s Kate Gately also won two events. She won the 50 free in 24.33 and the 100 freestyle with a time of 53.45. Gately is the defending state champ in the 100 free. Marquette captured the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:57.16. Girls on the relay were: Abby Watson, Ashley Daniels, Jessi Goring and Natasha Porporis. The Mustangs’ Watson won the 100 backstroke in 1:01.35. In diving, Parkway North’s Natalie Grey finished first with 425.10 points. Parkway

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Women’s college golf Missouri Baptist University women’s golf announced the signing of St. Peters native Christine Byrd. The newest golfer will be a key addition to next year’s team. Byrd, who will graduate from Fort Zumwalt South in May, played all four years and was an all-conference selection. This year, she became a sectional and state qualifier. “(Byrd) is one of many new recruits for our team, and we have high expectations for her in the coming years,” said Coach Justin Hoagland.

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Soccer The St. Louis Lions Soccer Club, which plays in the Premier Development League of the United Soccer Leagues, has announced open tryouts for Feb.18-19 from noon to 5 p.m. on both days at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Anyone who wishes to tryout for the team must pre-register at tonyglavin.com. For more information please call the St. Louis Lions office at 939-5151 or email stllions@sbcglobal.net with the word “tryouts” in the subject line. There is a fee of $75 to register. The St. Louis Lions are entering their seventh season in the PDL and have assisted in placing 12 players into the national and international, professional ranks. Their season runs from early May through August. For more information about the St. Louis Lions or USL visit stllions.com or uslsoccer.com.

Parkway South coach goes the distance at Olympic Trials By WARREN MAYES Parkway South cross country coach Adam MacDowell ran for a personal best in the recent USA Track & Field Olympic Marathon Trial in Houston. MacDowell, 32, entered the race ranked No. 73. He finished 37th in 2 hours, 17.27 minutes. That was 8:19 behind Eritreanborn Meb Keflezighi, 36, of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., who earned his third Olympic berth by winning the trials. In addition to Keflezighi, defending Olympic Trials champion Ryan Hall of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Abdi Abdirahman of Tucson, Ariz. will represent the United States in the marathon at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. MacDowell qualified for the Olympic Trials last October in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:18:47. “I was hoping to accomplish a personal record for the marathon distance as well as finish as high as possible,” MacDowell said. “I have control over the first one but not the second. I definitely accomplished a personal record and, if that’s the fastest that I have ever run, then I am pretty sure that 37th is the highest I could have finished.” MacDowell said he felt good going into the race. “We have had some amazing weather in St. Louis for the past couple months,” MacDowell said. “My training and workouts have gone super well because of that. So going into the race, I felt really prepared

and confident that I could do well and also be competitive against all the professional athletes.” He prepared hard for the marathon. Most weeks, MacDowell said he put in at or above 100 miles. Each week, he had a hard aerobic workout of up to 18 miles and a long run as far as 24 miles. The race was tough, MacDowell said. “It started out extremely fast and I was definitely getting in over my head. My pace was supposed to be about 5:15 per mile and my first mile was a 5:03 and the next 10 weren’t that much slower,” MacDowell said. “There’s no recovering in distance events, especially in the marathon, so I knew that the last six miles were going to be brutal. “I did run a personal record, but I did it the hardest way possible.” Now comes the future for MacDowell. “I have to sit down with my coach, Ben Rosario, and discuss our options,” MacDowell said. “Big River Running Company and the St. Louis Sports Commission are hosting the United States Cross-Country Championships at Forest Park in February, so tentatively, we are thinking of entering that race if I can recover quickly from the trials.” MacDowell noted he did not do this by himself. “I just want to say thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this whole process,” MacDowell said.

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By Warren Mayes Baseball is his game, but hockey is embedded deep in the heart Westminster Christian Academy senior right winger Tate Matheny. Son of new St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, Tate is a talented athlete who will play baseball in college at Missouri State University, but he led the MidStates Club Hockey Association with a whopping 74 goals last season as a junior. It’s a story of dueling passions – and there was some thought that the 6-foot, 180-pound Matheny would skip hockey in his senior year to concentrate on his schoolwork and get ready for baseball in the spring. “At one point, I didn’t think I’d be able to play,” Matheny said. “I wanted to focus on school and get ready for baseball. But it was way too hard to do. I knew in my heart I needed to play.” “Originally, I didn’t have any expectations because I did not think he was going to play,” said Westminster coach Tom Canfield. But what coach wants lose that kind of scoring touch and a good teammate to the other boys? “Once he signed on, my expectations for him were the same as last year – to grow as a young man, use his gifts and talents to make the people around him better and, along the way, maybe score a few goals,” Canfield said. Matheny, indeed, is scoring goals. At presstime, with two games to play, Matheny led the area in goals scored with 45 – twothirds of the way toward his 74-goal junior season. “Scoring 74 goals in a season is an amazing feat that we may not see again for a long time if ever,” Canfield said. “His will to score is like nothing I’ve ever seen. He got hooked up with a pretty good playmakers that made that 74 possible.” The Wildcats are 15-3-1 overall and 12-1 in Central Division action. “I think we’re doing really well,” Matheny said. “It takes a lot of players to have a good team, not just one or two guys. We’ve got some new talent this year. We’ve got some really good freshman. The team next year will be good again. This is my last year, and I think this is one of our best teams, so we want to go as far as we can.” The Wildcats lost a talented player in Nathan Smallwood from last year. However, freshmen Parker Mitchem and John Moeller have stepped up for Westminster. “Nathan was a really good player for us, but we’ve added Parker and John, and they are playing very well,” Matheny said. Canfield agreed. “(Matheny) is an extremely fast skater with an unbelievable shot. That’s a pretty

Tate Matheny has scored 45 goals so far this season.

good combo. He is the most natural goal scorer I have ever seen in youth hockey … but he is fortunate to be surrounded by other very talented players that make what he does possible,” Canfield said. As he has gotten older, Matheny has become more of a team leader. “Early on last year, he was a reluctant leader, but as he has matured his leadership qualities have really come to the surface,” Canfield said. Winning the division again would be special for the Wildcats. “It’s a great feeling if we can win the division,” Matheny said. Matheny plays both right wing and center for the Wildcats. His usual two linemates are captain Sam Canfield and Zach Bross. “They’re both doing well. They have made it a lot easier for me out there,” Matheny said. “They’re a big reason why we have success this season. We know what each other is doing out there and that makes it easy.” The goals are down this season but that’s because other teams are watching Matheny much closer. Canfield, Bross and Brendan Terbrock have picked up their scoring to keep opposing goaltenders wary. Matheny says he is looking forward to the playoffs, but school also is going well for Matheny and baseball is just around the corner. “I’m excited for baseball to start but I’m not quite ready for hockey to end,” Matheny said.

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Gately looks to break Parkway West record By WARREN MAYES Naturally, Gately wants to defend her Parkway West senior Kate Gately knows championship in her last state competition. defending her state championship in the “It’s going to be interesting,” Gately said. 100 freestyle will be difficult but she wants “Hopefully, I’ll go back and do well at state it that way. this year.” “I like competition,” Gately said. “It Gately, who began swimming competimakes you better.” tively when she went out for the Longhorns She has had some terrific races this squad as a freshman, has gotten better each season in the 50 and 100 freestyle events year. As a sophomore, she finished fourth with Parkway South junior Samm Crocker. in the 50 and ninth in the 100. “She’s a really fast swimmer,” Gately Last year, Gately broke through to win said about Crocker. “We’ve traded wins in the 100 at state. It was a good year for the the 50 and the 100 this year.” Longhorns, who captured the state chamDespite trading some wins with Crocker pionship. this season, Gately has the fastest times in This year, Gately wants to “try to win the the area – at presstime, 24.33 seconds in 100 free” again. the 50 free and 43.45 in the 100. She also wants to break the Parkway Gately won the 100 free last year at state West record for the 50 (23.4). in 52.11. “If I can drop a second, that would be “I didn’t expect to win it last year,” Gately good and I could get the record,” said said. Gately, who has achieved state qualifying Winning at state in the 100 did not change times in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle races Gately, Parkway West coach Allison Zeller and is on the 200 and 400 freestyle relay said. teams. “I think it’s possible.” “Kate is a very humble person. She does The Suburban West Conference meet is not brag; she just gets up and races,” Zeller Feb. 8-9 at Summit. The Longhorns are the said. “I am never worried that she won’t defending champions. give 100 percent during practice or in a “Hopefully, we’ll pull away with a meet. It is just in her nature to always train couple of wins and win conference again hard and never back down.” this year,” Gately said.

Swimming hard, Kate Gately hopes to break Parkway record.

Then it’ll be state. For Gately, it means her high school career is almost over. Then, it’s off to Missouri State, where she’ll swim for the Division I Bears. “It was like the best fit for me,” Gately said. “The school is just big enough. I liked the team and the coaches when I was there. I think it’s going to be fun.” “It is very sad to think about her not being there next season but every year we lose a great group of kids who have all made an impact on us,” Zeller said. “I just hope she won’t be a stranger and will come back to do some training with us over winter break next season.

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Bonhomme Church Vacation Bible School 14820 Conway Road• Chesterfield (636) 532-3486 www.bonpres.org Save the date for Sky VBS… where everything is possible with God! Get ready for a high-flying, high-energy, Bible-based adventure, as kids discover they can trust God. From Bible adventures, games, grins and Sciency-Fun Gizmos, to amazing music with a blend of new worship songs and classic hymns – everyone flies high at Sky! Sky VBS will run at Bonhomme from July 16 – 20, 9:00 a.m. – noon, for kids ages 4 through completed 4th grade. Online registration begins in April at www.bonpres.org/children.

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www.taumsauk.com Camp Taum Sauk is a family-owned coed overnight camp in Lesterville, Mo., dedicated to creating positive, lasting impressions on children ages 8 to 15. Concerned about safety with an emphasis on individual attention, experienced staff leads campers through exciting experiences, including horseback rides, mountain biking, caving, zip wire, a giant swing, ropes course, wilderness skills, archery, riflery, creative arts, tennis and more. Children learn confidence in the water through Red Cross swim instruction. Other water activities include canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rubbing, snorkeling and fishing. Camps run from one to eight weeks. The one-week option is perfect for first-timers. Transportation to and from St. Louis is provided.

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Overnight weekend retreats and week long summer camps at Camp Weloki are designed for kids and teens ages 8 to 17. Campers participate in group activities designed to develop leadership skills, encourage self-discovery and learn skills to deal with the everyday stress of growing up. Traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, sports, hiking, arts and crafts, bonfires and more are paired

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Countryside Montessori School offers a www.chesterfieldarts.org 10-week summer program (five 2-week Do you have an artistically curious child? sessions) for children ages 1-6. Your Chesterfield Arts is the place for Art child will enjoy Montessori class time, Camps 2012. Whether your child is into arts & crafts, daily pony rides, swimming Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Illustration, instruction/water play and more! Hours or Sculpture they have it all. Also, Ches- are 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (snack terfield Arts will be introducing a new included) or 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (lunch camp in Claymation. Camps are half-day included). They also offer a full extended or full-day with one, two or more weeks day program from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. available. For grades PreK-8 plus ad- Summer camp dates are June 4 - Aug. 10. vanced classes for teens. Art camps are Please call for registration materials. not just for kids. Ask about Art Camps for Adults! Spring art classes are available now. Don’t wait any longer register Animal Camp – Cub Creek Science Camp today! Call to register or check their web(573) 458-2125 site for more information.

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Becky Viola’s Children’s Theatre Workshop (636) 227-4267 www.beckyviola.com For students aged 7½ to 18 years of age, Becky Viola’s Children’s Theatre Workshop presents five one-week drama camps! The shows are: Wizard of Oz, How to Eat Like a Child, Peter Pan and PomPom Zombies; for students aged 3½ to 7: Aladdin. It’s incredible to experience, but in one week’s time, Ms. Becky brings to life a full production with everything sound, lights, set and costuming! Camp sizes are limited & fill quickly, so call now to reserve a spot. Ms. Becky teaches drama, vocal performance & piano privately and at Wildwood Dance & Arts. Ms. Becky has directed over 180 shows.

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Feed monkeys, pet a kangaroo, take classes in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Care, Survival Skills, Crime Science, Zip line, Pottery, Archery, Culinary Science, Swimming and Crafts. Two hundred forty beautifully forested acres are home to one of the most unique summer camps in the country. Cub Creek Science Camp is the only camp with its own zoo, and offers a 4:1 student / teacher ratio to ensure that campers not only have the time of their lives, but are always well supervised and safe. In addition to the many fun activities, their spacious, airconditioned cabins and delicious meals are also favorites of their campers. Free Brochure: MyAnimalCamp.com.

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Dance Incorporated hosts two exciting All Star Kids Camp at Chesterfield Athletic and affordable half-day dance camps. Club features Tennis, Swimming, Games/ Children receive instruction from trained Activities, Fun & Friends! Kids enjoy their professionals in fun activities and art 15 indoor/outdoor tennis courts, indoor/ forms. “Passion for Fashion and Dance” outdoor pools, gymnasium, racquetball, (July 9-13, ages 3-10) includes ballet, kickball, children’s yoga, karate and jazz, poms, musical theatre, makeovers, much more! Their experienced, engaging glamour hairdos, manicures, pedicures counselors give individualized attention and dress up! “The Zone” (July 16-20, to keep your kids active while having a ages 6-12) includes ballet, jazz, conton of fun. Lunch included daily. Before/ temporary lyrical, poms, hip-hop, and after care available. Ages 5-12. Camp musical theatre. Both camps end in live runs June 4 through Aug. 8 – sign up for performances for the parents, and each a week, or save 10 percent when signing camper receives a free T-shirt. Crafts are

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Living Word Church offers fun summer pro- Camp activities are designed to enhance the grams. In June, the Living Word Early Child- young players’ techniques and are conducted hood Center is sponsoring a “Books, Books, by experienced coaches who know how to teach Books” four-week summer camp (9 a.m. to and keep things fun. For more information, call 1 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday) for children ages or email martypike@loufuszsoccer.com. 15 months to 5 years (by June). For enrollment information, call Amy Johnston at 230-0089 Pegasus Camp or email ajohnston@livingwordumc.org. ChilMary Institute and Saint Louis dren entering kindergarten through fifth grade Country Day School (MICDS) can register for themed camps (Science, Art, 101 North Warson Rd. • St. Louis Sports/Cooking, Music/Drama/Blacklight), (314) 995-7342 offered weekly from 8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. www.micds.org/pegasus Monday – Friday. For registration information, call Brenda Stobbe at 821-2800, email bstob- Camp Pegasus at MICDS is open to students be@livingwordumc.org or come visit the Living entering grades kindergarten through 9. A Word booth at the Rockwood Summer Expo on Summer Stock Theatre program is new this year for grades seven through 12. Campers explore Sun., Feb. 12. science, technology, the arts, sports, swimming, and a variety of unique activities on the state-of-the-art campus of MICDS. Three twoLou Fusz Soccer Club week sessions will be offered in 2012 (June 18Lou Fusz Soccer Complex-West County 29; July 2-13; July 16-22). Professional teachCBC High School-West County ers, coaches, and counselors guide campers as Lutheran High School South-South County they engage in fun summer activities. Hot lunch served cafeteria style is included. Before and (314) 628-9341 or (314) 393-1164 after care are available (for an additional fee). www.loufuszsoccer.com At Lou Fusz Soccer Club, “Learn Through Fun” For more information or to register visit www. is the camp motto! Lou Fusz offers a Spring micds.org/pegasus or call (314) 995-7342. Program and Summer Camps. All camps are open to the public. In addition to the Full and Ridgefield Arena Half Day Summer Camps, Lou Fusz offers 1410 Ridge Rd. • Wildwood many Summer Mini-Camps in South County, St. (636) 527-3624 Charles County, West County, Jefferson County, www.ridgefieldarena.com Kirkwood, University City and Southern Illinois.

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Breaking the cycle Kristine Jones’ body may be broken, but her spirit has never been healthier. More than 11 years ago, Jones suffered a brutal attack at the hands of her then boyfriend, which resulted in a spinal cord injury that paralyzed her legs and left her in a wheelchair. Surprisingly, Jones calls the ill-fated night of the attack, Oct. 4, 2000, a “blessing.” “It was tragic what happened to me, but I was able to break the cycle,” said Jones. “That was the last time a man ever hit on me or ever spoke to me in that fashion.” Since then, Jones has earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Lindenwood University. A recovering alcoholic, she has been sober for 10 years and, in November, was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Missouri 2012. During her yearlong reign, Jones is required to speak at least twice a month promoting the platform that earned her the title: fighting against domestic violence. A long road to recovery Jones said that while her paralysis was the wake-up call that motivated her to change her life, she calls those first two years after her attack “my abyss.” “I sunk into a depression that was very frightening back in ’01 and ’02,” she said. She also continued drinking, which led to a serious car accident that sent her back to the hospital. “My parents placed me in treatment

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the day I left the hospital,” said Jones. That day was Aug. 14, 2001. Jones, who is a member of a 12-step program, has been sober ever since. Rebuilding a life and a home After she stopped drinking, Jones had to face life in a wheelchair. “I (made) it harder on myself, because I was unwilling to accept it for a while,” said Jones. Once she finally accepted living in a wheelchair as her new reality, she asked herself, “So now what are you going to do? Are you going to stay home and feel sorry for yourself … or are you going to put yourself out there?” Jones got out there. She earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and her master’s degree in professional counseling – and she learned how to live life independently in a wheelchair. She said one of her biggest milestones was buying a home. “It was huge for me … because all the years that I was living with men, they told me when I could come,

when I could go. They threw me out of that front door …” said Jones. “I now control the front door. I say who comes in. I say who goes – and I will never, ever, ever be pushed out of a front door again.” How did I get here After years of abuse that ended with her paralysis, Jones said “the hardest part was looking in my mirror and saying, ‘seriously, how did this happen? How did I get here?’” Jones still struggles with why she allowed herself to be abused for so long. “There’s been no abuse in my family … so I never witnessed or saw any of that,” said Jones. Looking back, Jones said she believes the choices she made as a teenager – particularly “running with the older crowd” – eventually led to a life of drinking and repeatedly finding herself with abusive men. “That’s the biggest thing. I chose the wrong crowd,” said Jones.

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“The red flags start happening right away – when you start noticing the control issues … when you start noticing that your circle of friends becomes smaller. And there’s always jealousy involved,” said Jones. Rita Smith, executive director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said that women should “pay attention to things that make them uncomfortable,” such as excessive monitoring of how – and with whom – they spend their time. “I think most women have … an internal warning bell that starts to clang when something doesn’t feel right. And we tend, as women, to really dismiss that … until it’s almost too late,” said Smith. Another red flag is verbal abuse. “You start believing that you really aren’t worth anything,” said Jones. Smith added, “That’s one of the ways that abusers maintain control. They just undermine your self-confidence so much that you almost don’t feel like you can succeed in getting away.” Jones added that too many women stay in a relationship “because you always have in the back of your mind that you can change them.” Smith said this is a mistake. “Women, I think, also buy into the ‘he just needs somebody to love him so much and I can do that’ … ‘save him’ mentality that is very detrimental to us,” said Smith.

Getting out Jones said her advice for women in abusive relationships is simple. “You find a way out. It seems like the most obvious choice and it’s the simplest thing to do, but it’s actually the hardest thing to do,” she said. As the abuse escalates, Jones said, “there’s so much shame involved that you eventually come to a point where you don’t Recognizing the red flags of abuse Jones said the longer a woman stays in know what to do and you’re terrified of an abusive relationship, the harder it is reaching out for help.” “That’s my story. I did not seek help and to leave. That’s why she believes it’s so important that women “run for the hills” as I should have,” she said. Leaving an abuser can be dangerous, soon as they see the telltale signs of abuse. which is why women trying to break free National Network to End Domestic Violence. need a safety plan. The most important part

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Making a Safety Plan The National Domestic Violence Hotline website recommends that women seeking to leave an abusive relationship have a safety plan. The following suggestions are just the beginnings of a plan. For more detailed information about formulating a safety plan, visit thehotline. org/get-help/safety-planning. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence also has tips on safely leaving an abusive relationship at ncadv. org/protectyourself/SafetyPlan.php.

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Healt h Capsu les Pediatricians call for better Hepatitis A coverage for teens The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents that adolescents in the U.S. were not adequately immunized against Hepatitis A in 2009, leaving a large population vulnerable to serious illnesses caused by Hepatitis A infection. According to a study in the February 2012 issue of Pediatrics, which was published online Jan. 23, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 2009 show that national one-dose Hepatitis A vaccination coverage among adolescents was 42 percent and, of that group, 70 percent completed the two-dose series. Infection with the Hepatitis A virus can lead to serious and prolonged illness, particularly in older children, teens and adults. Although younger children often are without symptoms, they can transmit the virus if they become infected. One dose of Hepatitis A vaccine leads to protective levels of antibodies in more than 97 percent of infants, and the second dose is believed to provide long-lasting immunity. Never too late for a flu vaccine There is time left in the flu season, and there are two ways of looking at that: If you have not yet received a flu vaccine, there is still time to get one – and there still is time to get the flu. According to Erin Kennedy, a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu seasons can occur from October through May and usually peak in January or February. “It’s never too late to get vaccinated, and the vaccine can still protect you against the flu, as long as flu viruses are circulating,” Kennedy said. Health officials recommend a flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. It takes a couple of weeks from the time of vaccination for a person’s immune response to kick in. Sweet danger Women who consume too many sugary drinks could be endangering their health. According to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011, women who had two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day had a four times greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who had only one sugary drink a day, and they also put themselves at a higher risk for heart disease. “There have been lots of studies, including this one, that have shown that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened bever-

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ages can lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors,” said Christina Shay, of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Sugar-sweetened drinks used in the study included soda, flavored water and non-alcoholic beer. No smoking texts for teens It is never to soon to quit smoking – and that applies even to those who are still in their teens. But according to Dr. Yvonne Hunt, a teen smoking expert with the National Institutes of Health, smoking cessation programs often are designed for adults. Teens think and talk differently than adults and even have different smoking patterns. To help teens kick the habit, Hunt and her co-workers developed a texting tool called SmokefreeTXT. Teens who sign up for the program receive six weeks of teenfriendly texts, which are sent to their cell phones. They can register at teen.smokefree.gov or enroll via a mobile phone by texting “QUIT” to “IQUIT” (47848). Day of Dance The 2012 St. Luke’s Hospital Day of Dance will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. Participants will have the opportunity to dance; receive free health screenings for blood pressure, body mass index, bone density, and pulmonary function; have a fasting cholesterol and glucose screening ($20); enjoy music; and win prizes, including a trip for two to Mexico and a $100 Visa gift card. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Visit stlukes-stl.com.

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Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson “The Immortal Tour” comes to Scottrade Center Feb. 7-8. (Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil)

COMEDY Lewis Black “In God We Rust,” Feb. 3, Peabody Opera House

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Chesterfield Arts presents “Art Feast” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Kemp Auto Museum. Dinner, dancing, live entertainment and a silent auction of unique items and artwork from premier regional artists are featured. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org. ••• Club Red, the club for St. Louis young professionals in support of the American Red Cross, presents Flirting with Disaster from 7:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Lumen-Packard Lofts Building (2201 Locust St., St. Louis). An open bar with beer, wine and Red Flirtinis, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a raffle and more are included. Tickets are $40 in advance/$45 at the door. Visit redcrossstl.org. ••• Run for the Chocolate, a downtown Valentine’s Day 5K run, is at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12 and runs from Laclede’s Landing to Crown Candy Kitchen and back. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Bicycle Station. Registration is $30 per person/$50 per couple. Visit downtownstl. org/runforthechocolate.

••• The Got Heart Trivia Night, hosted by the Gateway Chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association, is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, Feb. 18 at SSM St. Clare Hospital (1015 Bowles Ave.). Tables of 10 are $150. Call Linda at (314) 443-1011. ••• A movie night and bounce-a-thon is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at West County YMCA. A free showing of “Puss In Boots” is followed by a fundraiser for the YMCA Strong Community Campaign. Email Christine Grant at cgrant@ymcastlouis. org. ••• The 14th annual Taste of West County is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 in the commons at Lafayette High. Samples of food from more than 35 local restaurants, beverages, a silent auction and raffle are featured. Tickets are $15 each/$5 for children 5 and younger. Family packages are available. Proceeds benefit Lafayette High School Class of 2013. Call Mari May at (314) 807-7003. •••

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The annual Razzle Dazzle Masquerade Ball to benefit Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Hotel. The night includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, live and silent auctions, awards, live music and dancing. Tickets are $150. Contact Ebonee Shaw at evonee@ crisisnurserykids.com.

COMEDY Tim Hawkins, a local comedian, performs at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at First E-Free Church (1375 Carman Road in Manchester). Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Purchase tickets at promisestl.org.

FAMILY AND KIDS The Missouri Department of Conservation hosts its Maple Sugar Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Rockwoods Reservation (2751 Glencoe Road in Wildwood). Visitors discover how Native Americans and early settlers harvested maple sugar and find out how to identify and tap sugar maple trees. Call 458-2236. ••• Bowl Mania is from 2 to 9 p.m. on

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Filippo’s brings casual elegance, classic Italian to Chesterfield Valley By SUZANNE CORBETT Filippo’s’ approach to dining is relaxed sophistication with a modern feel. “The main bones of the building are modern,” said Joe Sanfilippo, chef and owner of Filippo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Chesterfield Valley’s newest eatery, which opened in October. He said his goal is to establish a dining experience he calls “modern casual elegance,” a departure from his downtown restaurant, J.E. Sanfilippo’s Restaurant, which he opened 24 years ago. “The downtown restaurant that’s now run by my brother, Paul, is more formal,” Sanfilippo said. “Filippo’s is more relaxed and what I consider casual elegance.” Filippo’s achieves its casual elegance through a nonfuzzy approach via two elements: the décor design and a classic menu. The dining room’s unique design circles around a central bar, creating a cozy, warm atmosphere. A spacious, sofa conversation space placed off to the side invites guests to relax before or after dinner with a glass of wine from the restaurant’s substantial wine list. “We have a good wine selection that complements our

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menu, which is based on my family’s authentic recipes from Palermo (Italy),” Sanfilippo said. He is a second-generation restaurateur who in the 1960s immigrated to the U.S. as an infant with his family. Among the menu’s standard Italian classics, Filippo’s offers a number of in-house creations, which often appear as off-the-menu daily specials. Selezioni tradizionali (traditional selections) are considered house specialties, such as the Vitello Saltinboca, sautéed veal medallions with white wine sage sauce. The Gamberi Bianco, a dish that enrobes jumbo shrimp in a Cajun brandy cream, is another traditional dish and is recommended for shrimp-lovers. Filippo’s’ Tenderloin Palermitana is a hearty mix of eggplant parmagiania and filet mignon that layers grilled tenderloin with fresh tomato, eggplant and mozzarella – a must-try for lovers of both dishes. However, for carnivores preferring less complicated steaks, Filippo’s offers a 16-ounce ribeye and a 10-ounce filet. All traditional selections and specials are served with a salad and vegetable. Leading Filippo’s’ pasta list is Rigatoni Giuseppe, which is tossed with a tomato vodka cream sauce that has Joe Sanfilippo, chef and owner of Filippo’s a subtle, spicy kick. Old-fashioned Spaghetti Bolognese, Cavatelli con Broccoli and the seafood-studded Linguini service, which began when Sanfilippo’s father opened his Crema de Mare are examples of Filippo’s’ northern white first operation on The Hill – a small grocery that sported and southern red sauce pasta options. a lunch café. “All our sauces are cooked daily, and everything is home“We’re still a family operation, and you will always see made – even our bread,” Sanfilippo said. “My mom and us here either in the kitchen or walking around,” Sanfilsister-in-law make the bread at the restaurant downtown ippo said. “I love that because we have a chance to meet and deliver it to us here.” our guests and cultivate relationships. It’s the personal This year, his family is celebrating its 40th year in food touch we do that gives us our character.”

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