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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thoughts on Voter ID To the Editor: Addressing Tim Jones, Speaker of the House, maybe we can look at this issue of voter ID from a different perspective: 1. We have the capability of creating a computer-based voter registration and identification system. Poll workers would no longer search through volumes of voter registration books but would use laptops linked to the voter registration database. This database would contain current information along with a photo ID (taken and loaded the next time they vote if one doesn’t already exist) and a thumbprint. Eventually, the person voting would sign by pressing their thumb on a pad that matches the thumbprint on file. 2. Absentee voters would be sent a thumbprint-inked paper or it would be on their absentee ballot. Again, it would be matched with the voter registration. This, along with a signature, should ensure that the voter is registered and is the person he/ she claimed to be. 3. Lastly, and we can do this now without waiting, is to pass a law or change the existing law regarding voter fraud so that a person found guilty of voter fraud shall receive one year in prison for each incidence of voter fraud committed. If you fraudulently vote, you get one year and lose all government subsidies and assistance. If you fraudulently vote numerous times, by using aliases, names of the deceased, or other non-eligible voter information, you will be sentenced to one year for each violation. 4. The information spelled out in No. 3 would be posted at each pooling place and included in each voter application and each absentee ballot. Ignorance of the law would not be a defense. David Kearney Wildwood
strations of the difference between law and justice – all because of a behavioral issue, which may not warrant what criminalizing it has cost our economy in general and the criminal justice system in particular. Many supporters of decriminalization have no use for marijuana. Some believe it to be bad or evil, but many view its use as similar to alcohol use (remember the crime-creating, enormously expensive and embarrassingly ineffective prohibition era?), smoking tobacco, or getting tattoos – self-destructive, foolish, etc., but hardly criminal. Would it not be better to spend millions to educate and tax marijuana users instead of wasting billions upon billions to arrest and incarcerate them, then relegate them to a life of crime or welfare, which is costly to all of us? Turning back a page in West Newsmagazine, I see “Fact-free Conservative” Thomas Sowell is at it again. Almost as “educated, smart and ignorant” as he says Obama is, Sowell goes off on Obama’s efforts to achieve “economic equality” – when, in fact, Obama has never made or supported any such effort. Certainly, trying to close the gap between the 1 percent and the rest of us leaves plenty of room for a more reasonable level of economic life than Sowell’s imaginary and ridiculous notion that “socialist” Obama wants everyone to be equal economically. Could it be that Sowell is actually OK with the fact that 85 people have more wealth collectively then all the other several billion people on the planet? I note, too, that Sowell’s penchant for distorting facts has some of 2005’s 1 percent pushed out of the 1 percent because their wealth declined when in fact many simply died or saw their own rate of increasing wealth overtaken and surpassed by newer and richer members of the 1 percent. Bill Howard Chesterfield
the United States (HSUS) which, in spite of its name, doesn’t have any association with our local Humane Society or pet shelters that do fantastic work. One of their unstated (at least to the general public) goals is leading the charge to regulate farmers out of business and raise the price of our groceries at the same time. HSUS has come out in opposition to the Missouri Farming Rights Amendment, which is slated to be on the ballot in November of this year. They have also hired longtime politicians to lobby against the Missouri Farming Amendment in an attempt to try to put a rural face on an antifarmer message. Voters will decide this amendment in 2014, and we need to know that this effort protects all farmers from radical activist groups such as HSUS. The Missouri Farming Rights Amendment will not give farmers a blank check to do whatever they want, but it does give them some measure of protection from deep-pocketed, out-of-state militants like HSUS, which spends millions of dollars on ballot initiatives every year. Family farmers aren’t big corporations and they can’t afford to relocate or fight HSUS in the courts. We need to reject radical special interest groups like HSUS and vote to pass this amendment to protect our farmers. Dennis Broadbooks Wildwood
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To the Editor: In “Trickle-down economics” [“Letters to the Editor,” West Newsmagazine, Jan. 29], Maureen Jordan expressed skepticism regarding Thomas Sowell’s facts [“The trickle-down lie,” West Newsmagazine, Jan. 15]. I found it ironic that while she dismissed Sowell’s facts, she abandoned her skepti‘Really bad idea’ revisited cism when employing David Stockman’s To the Editor: facts on “supply-side” policy. We have the The Jan. 29 “Really Bad Idea” opinion of benefit of history revealing it ushered in the Executive Committee of Rockwood’s Missouri farming rights the longest stretch of growth in our history. Drug Free Coalition reveals that they just To the Editor: She rightly noted that supporters of don’t get it. They should put their selected It’s not a big secret there’s a debate in President Ronald Reagan called his “facts” into perspective. Sure, marijuana this country about the balance between policy “Reaganomics,” but then falsely use is undesirable to most of us, but the government power and individual rights. associated the term “Laissez-faire” with time has come for us to question whether What people may not be paying attention the supporters as well. Both “Laissezcriminalizing marijuana has been worth to, however, is how this fight impacts faire” and “trickle-down economics” massively expensive decades of policy the food and farmers in our great state were pejorative terms employed by failure (“The War On Drugs”), mammoth of Missouri. opponents to demonize “supply-side and wasteful diversion of law enforcement Most people don’t realize we have in our economics.” Then she claimed “supresources away from real crimes, over- midst an extreme animal rights organiza- ply-side” theory was “cut taxes and let crowded prisons and heightened demon- tion by the name of the Humane Society of business operate free of governmental
regulation.” Is she kidding? I have been in business for 38 years and can attest that at no time was I “free of governmental regulations.” The Reagan administration recognized that over-regulation was harming business. It sought to sort necessary regulation from micromanagement and ended those that did more harm than good. That is far from believing in no regulation, a common tactic of leftism to dramatize and stir fear. Then she really jumps the rails when describing Stockman’s present day comments in a Bill Moyers’ interview. She falsely implied he was attributing the 2008 collapse to “supply-side” policy. Stockman was denouncing the culture in Washington, on both sides of the aisle supporting the crony capitalism that allowed too big to fail. He rightly noted Washington, D.C.’s politicians, precisely when it was needed most, failed to affirm capitalism is survival of the economically fittest. Instead we got the socialization of losses, the opposite of the free market capitalism Reagan believed in, at great cost to the taxpayers. She then goes further and asserts that the 1 percent, who place their principle at risk of loss by investing in stocks, earn gains at the expense of the 99 percent. No evidence for this claim exists and, in fact, our economy is fueled by the investments they provide. I suppose she was conflating the bankers with the wealthy, private investors to promote a false stereotype that they’re one and the same. Finally, she claimed Sowell lied when he said no mention of “trickledown” is made in J.A. Schumpeter’s book ‘History of Economic Analysis’ because “Schumpeter died in 1950, a full 30 years before Reagan took office.” Schumpeter didn’t list “trickle-down” as an economic theory for good reason. It’s a pejorative, not an economic model. She ignored the history that shows Reagan was not the first to employ “supply-side economics.” Almost 30 years before Schumpeter died it was used by Calvin Coolidge to repair the damage done by Woodrow Wilson’s progressivism. To this day Coolidge holds the record for largest expansion of the middle class and the lowest unemployment rate, 1.5 percent. Schumpeter was not unfamiliar with what we now call “supply-side,” nor willing to call it “trickle-down.” Ms. Jordan’s opinion may be “supply-side” doesn’t work, but America’s economic history is not on her side. Mark Kohring Ballwin
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A super time for sports It is possible our brains were clouded by the hype (and the lingering scent of millions of pounds of chicken wings being prepared) in the week leading up to the Super Bowl; or perhaps it was the political malaise of listening to State of the Union and State of the State addresses that managed to use a staggering amount of words in order to say a staggering amount of nothing – but this generally benign, single-focus time for the sports world seemed to elicit a number of important and opinion-worthy topics. The Big Puma retires Lance Berkman, who played a vital role in the St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series championship, announced his retirement last week. Berkman, known affectionately as “Big Puma,” was one the truly good people in Cardinals’ history. Though his stay with the team was brief, his impact was anything but. Similar to veteran free-agent signings Will Clark and Larry Walker before him, Berkman was an outsider who made a fast indelible mark on what has become known as the “Cardinal Way.” His impact on the franchise will be felt for generations. Pay for college players The Northwestern University football team raised eyebrows last week by announcing they were working with the Teamsters union in order to demand pay and collective bargaining as collegiate athletes. So should college athletes be paid? The arguments in favor are blasé; the big Division I football team brings in millions for the university, so the players deserve a share. That argument holds true for major sports at major universities, but what about Division III lacrosse players? College athletics are amateur athletics. College athletics are a vehicle by which an elite athlete can earn an
elite education, and should remain as such. The money the university earns on the backs of these athletes should be poured back into the academic institution and used for the benefit of the students. Sorry, Northwestern, you failed this test. Olympics, but no games The Socchi Olympics are scheduled to start soon, but thus far very little of the coverage has centered around games of any kind. Rather, the focus has been on terrorism and Russia’s anti-gay policies. The U.S. is sending a strong, if somewhat passive, message of disagreement with those policies – no senior members of the federal government will attend the games. It seems like the world we live in requires that the five rings of the Olympics are weighted such that three of the rings are a global political circus and two are reserved for the athletes, who have trained their whole lives to represent their country. Here’s hoping that our athletes are successful and safe on this magical journey. Super Bowl prediction This was written and printed prior to the big game, so here is our prediction: The NFL will be better off because the two quarterbacks playing in this game are remarkable stewards of the NFL shield. Russell Wilson and Peyton Manning have decidedly different playing styles, but both are human beings worthy of being cheered for. The NFL has had a surprisingly rough year, dealing with the fallout from years of unidentified head injuries, a high-profile player charged with murder (and possibly additional murders), and a rather absurd case of bullying in the locker room between 300-plus pound men. But on Super Bowl Sunday, the two quarterbacks who took the field were role models – an increasingly rare species.
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CHESTERFIELD Eatherton Road upgrade ranks low on priority list Upgrading South Eatherton Road in Chesterfield between Wild Horse Creek and Centaur roads is a possibility, but it wouldn’t be wise to hold your breath waiting for it. The less-than-mile-long stretch of twisting, hilly roadway is on a list of possible road improvements that likely would involve both St. Louis County and the Missouri Department of Transportation if it were to happen. That’s because the road currently is County Route CC, but probably would become an extension of State Route 109, whose northern end now is at Wild Horse Creek Road. Extending Route 109 would provide a more convenient link between Eureka and other parts of southwestern St. Louis County with Chesterfield Valley. Whether those affected by such a project would welcome it is an open question. One
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Twenty-two years ago, Chesterfield jeweler Stephen Honickman and his wife, Florence, opened their by-appointmentonly business to a man who claimed that he wanted to buy a diamond for his fiancée. Instead, that man, Herbert L. Smulls, shot and killed Honickman while robbing the store. Florence also was shot and injured, surviving only by pretending to be dead, laying in a pool of her own blood. On Jan. 29, Smulls was put to death with a lethal dose of pentobarbital. His was the third execution since November of 2013 when the Missouri Department of Corrections changed its procedures for lethal injections. Controversy has accompanied the switch from a three-prong drug protocol to the pentobarbital formula, which is made by an unnamed compounding pharmacy. Smulls’ attorneys, as late as 30 minutes prior to his execution, attempted to use the controversy as yet another reason for a stay – suggesting that Smulls could unnecessarily suffer if the drug was inadequate. That appeal, the final one in a long list of appeals, was denied 30 minutes after Smulls was put to death. “Make no mistake, the long, winding and painful road leading up to this day has been a travesty of justice,” Florence told media after the execution.
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Lifesaving CPR – there’s an app for that By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The elderly suburban homeowner had completed several trips up and down an extension ladder to remove debris from the gutters of his house, and had driven to a nearby hardware store to buy some needed items. As he entered the store, a sudden pain in his chest caused him to stagger a few steps before he slumped to the floor. An employee noticed what happened and, seeing that the man didn’t move after collapsing, shouted to the store manager to call 911. Within seconds, an alarm sounded at the nearest station where firefighter-paramedics were on duty and the crew scrambled to their emergency vehicles to respond. However, because the station was nearly three miles away, it would be several minutes before they would arrive. But when the alarm sounded at the station, details of the apparent heart attack and where it had occurred triggered a special program linked to a smartphone carried by a businessman who had stopped to get a cup of coffee at a shop only a few yards from the hardware store. The app on his smartphone told him where the apparent heart attack victim was and that the hardware store had an automated external defibrillator near its service desk. Trained in CPR and how to use an AED, he rushed to the hardware store and treated the victim until paramedics arrived and took over.
The incident just described is fictional. But with the spread of a new smartphone application and the ability of emergency dispatch centers to make use of it, it is likely a similar event has in fact occurred somewhere in the expanding number of U.S. cities where the technology already is in use. Jeff Heidbreder, a deputy chief at the Fenton Fire Protection District, is making it his mission to have the system in use in the St. Louis area as soon as possible. At a recent meeting of the Central County Emergency 911 operating committee, Heidbreder reviewed the concept and noted that CCE’s recent expansion spurred his actions. Fenton is one of the districts now served by CCE. Heidbreder explained that the app’s goal is to shorten the time between when a cardiac arrest occurs and the start of CPR. “We have thousands of people in this area who know CPR and who also may be familiar with using an AED,” Heidbreder observed. He added that the instructions that accompany those devices make using them easy, even for the layman. “With that many people, odds are that someone will be able to get to a victim and start CPR before regular first responders can arrive. And those few minutes can be the difference between life and death,” Heidbreder observed. According to American Heart Association statistics, there were nearly 360,000 out-ofhospital incidents of cardiac arrest in 2013. The survival rate of those victims was less
than 10 percent. Brain injury can occur in as little as four to six minutes, emphasizing the need for CPR as soon as possible. Known as PulsePoint, the program Heidbreder is espousing is the brainchild of a California fire chief who happened to be eating dinner at a restaurant when he heard ambulance sirens approaching. He soon learned that someone in the building next door had suffered a cardiac arrest and was unconscious. The chief realized he could have used the AED in his car and started CPR while the emergency crew was on its way, thereby giving the victim a better chance of survival. He concluded that technology could improve the ability of Good Samaritans, and society in general, to save lives. Heidbreder learned about PulsePoint at a recent conference. Here’s how it works: When an emergency dispatch center receives a 911 call that someone has suffered an apparent cardiac arrest in a public location, that information goes to the nearest first responder. But available technology also can send that information to PulsePoint, which can use its database of people in the area who have received CPR training and have downloaded the app (available either from the Apple App or Google Play stores). The app is activated if the phone owner is close to where a medical emergency has occurred. The application displays where the victim is and if there is an AED nearby. The concept is simple with today’s tech-
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Town & Country aldermen approve outpatient pediatric ambulatory center By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com A new outpatient pediatric ambulatory center has received the green light and will be built on the former Missouri Highway Patrol Troop C headquarters property in Town & Country. Despite opposition from Alderman Jonathan Benigas (Ward 4) – who represents the area where the facility will be located – Town & Country’s Board of Alderman gave final approval Jan. 27 to rezoning, a new zoning district and a preliminary site development plan and architectural review for the center operated by BJC Health System. Benigas cast the lone nay vote in a 7-1 decision on all four issues regarding the 15.8-acre site at 599 South Mason Road. More than 70 people attended the board meeting. Proponents contend that there is a need for the center to serve 1,600 children and their families who live in West County within Town & Country ZIP codes. But those opposed said they fear the center, as well as a planned roundabout and other roadway changes. An additional complaint
is that the non-profit facility will pay no local taxes, but will use local police and other services. The approved proposal calls for one, threestory, 140,999-square-foot building, as well as 708 surface parking spots, and a gated, limited-access emergency road. It will offer medical, dental and other medically-related clinics and offices including same-day surgery and clinical research, as well as community services such as car seat checks, bike helmet fittings and educational programs. Residents in the audience were divided over the plan. “Children and this community will benefit from access to spectacular care that will be offered at the center, which I think will also draw young families to the area,” said Dr. Len Bacharier, who works out of St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Resident Peggy Gordin said she couldn’t think of another plan “that would be a better, more palatable use of the land – what’s being designed is appealing and will enhance the beauty of this town.” “BJC’s center will take city resources, such
as using roads and police services and not pay taxes,” said Dr. Deborah Cosmopoulos, a resident of Mason Estates subdivision nearby. She said there’s already a lot of turnaround traffic in her subdivision and feared the center will only increase the number of cars. “Ward 4 residents don’t want to experience this additional noise and traffic,” said Al Politowski, who also lives in Mason Estates. Alderman Skip Mange (Ward 1) said he supported the changes. “That property has been used for an office building for its entire history since it was annexed into Town & Country,” he said. “It’s not an acceptable site for residential development due to the noise levels on the highway.” He said road improvements would handle extra traffic and stressed that the center wouldn’t be used for a hospital or have unrestricted hours of operation. Mange noted that “there are defined, established property rights in Missouri, and cities can’t be arbitrary or capricious in turning down rezoning.” But Benigas countered, saying, “to suggest our hands are tied on how we vote on
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Monarch fire protection district rolls out new transparency portal By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The Monarch Fire Protection District board and United for Missouri previewed the district’s new financial transparency portal with the observation the site is “unparalleled” in providing “open and honest information” both to constituents and taxpayers and government officials. Carl Bearden, United’s executive director, walked through the information the site features, highlighting the ability to browse through financial transactions, including expenditures, specific vendors and salaries. “The board has taken action to provide all this information to you and should be commended for it,” he said, to the applause of those in the audience. Headquartered in Springfield, Mo., United is a 501(c)(3) organization that has offered the portal to governmental units throughout the state free of charge as part of its effort to make such agencies as transparent as possible in their operations. The Monarch board voted last July to use the site, joining the Liberty School District on the western side of the state and the Mehlville Fire Protection District. Billed as “extremely user-friendly and easily navigated,” the Monarch portal is ready for visitors, according to Fire Chief Tom Vineyard. “Viewing the astounding information in this portal has frankly been an eye-opener and education for me,” said Jane Cunningham, Monarch director and a leading advocate of
the system. “Information that is normally scattered and isolated has a much greater impact when viewed in context all in one place.” In a demonstration of the portal’s capabilities, Cunningham focused on the various parts of Monarch employees’ salaries and benefits. In addition to their base pay, the value of firefighter-paramedics’ overall compensation can be substantially higher due, among other things, to overtime, holiday pay, sick pay, vacation time, longevity, clothing allowance, health benefits and life insurance, she noted. The portal’s salary information also includes a per-employee allocation of what the district spends for workers’ compensation insurance, as well as definitions of the itemized employee benefits. Although comments from two citizens came before the portal was rolled out, their remarks tied in with information available on the portal. Rob Bonnell said Monarch’s payroll was “out of whack” when firefighter-paramedics earned as much or more than many people whose jobs required a master’s or doctorate degree. Workers’ compensation expenditures also are “out of control,” indicating abuse of the system, he continued. Steven Boody said he respects the firefighters as individuals, but not their union. He said a list he had of firefighters’ job benefits is some three pages long. He also criticized news media, saying their reports were not truthful and were biased toward the union.
‘Listen To Your Mother’ calls for stories Got a story about being a mom, having a mom, or anything related to the crazy journey known as motherhood? If you do, Listen To Your Mother is looking for you. The Mother’s Day tribute show, in its second year, is seeking submissions through Feb. 21. Auditions, for those whose essays LTYM St Louis co-producers/directors (from left) Laura make the cut, will be held on Edwards Ray, Ellie Grossman and Naomi Francis March 3, 10 and 11. Essays can be humorous, poignant or even soulful, but must be original works. Last year, nearly 500 people turned out to listen to local women read their essays. This year, event organizers are hoping for an even bigger crowd. Two performances at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. will take place on Saturday, May 10 at the St. Luke’s Institute for Health Education, 232 S. Woods Mill Road. “Mother’s Day is more than brunch and the Laumeier Art Fair in St. Louis. We want LTYM St. Louis to be a new tradition on Mother’s Day weekend and invite everyone to be a part of this great celebration, which is not only shared locally but globally through our LTYM YouTube channel,” said Elle Grossman, co-producer/director. For information on how to submit an essay, visit listentoyourmothershow.com/ stlouis.
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Ballwin, Metro West Fire Protection District to partner on faster response times By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The city of Ballwin has agreed to allow the Metro West Fire Protection District to install, operate and maintain a priority control signal system for the traffic light at the New Ballwin and Reinke roads intersection to help speed the district’s response to fire and emergency medical calls. In a nutshell, the agreement allows certain Metro West vehicles to be equipped with devices that signal the traffic light to turn green in their favor as they approach the intersection. According to Robert Jones, city attorney, the agreement is a common sense approach designed to get first responders where they are needed as quickly as possible while safeguarding other motorists and pedestrians. A review of the document shows steps and precautions, that most people might not think about, which are built into how the system is implemented and actually works. For example: • Only fire trucks, EMS vehicles and battalion chief vehicles will be equipped with priority control preemption emitters. Vehicles assigned to the fire chief, assistant chief, fire marshal and other vehicles will not be equipped with the devices. • Before a priority control preemption emitter is installed on any approved responder vehicle, the fire district must deliver the device to the city’s maintenance facility, where it’s programmed with an identification code unique to that vehicle. Metro West must provide a full description, including the make, model, license or unit
LIFESAVING CPR, from page 13 mission “is to make it much easier for citizens who are trained in CPR to use their lifesaving skills to do just that … save lives!” Heidbreder emphasized that the system does not violate the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act because identifying information about the victim is not transmitted. He also stressed that, in Missouri, individuals responding are protected from legal action by the state’s Good Samaritan laws. Michael Turner, CCE’s executive director, said he likes the PulsePoint concept because of its potential to save more lives. He believes the plan will be discussed further by the dispatch center’s operating committee. Implementation will require approval by CCE’s Board of Directors. The Ellisville-based center serves the vast majority of St. Louis County and portions of adjoining counties. According to PulsePoint, its app is in the pockets of some 75,000 people nationwide.
number and vehicle identification number, used to preempt the traffic signal. along with a digital photo or the car or truck. • Metro West is responsible for all costs • All information about vehicles with the of obtaining, installing and maintaining all emitters must be submitted to the city annually. equipment that’s part of the priority control • Details about any replacement vehicle system. And, all plans related to the project must be provided when it goes into service. must receive city approval. • The emitter must be hard-wired so that • Because the priority control system it operates only when the vehicle’s flashing could cause unexpected effects on traflights are on. An automatic shutoff must be fic, Metro West also must provide the city attached to the parking brake or gear selector. with a current insurance certificate with • Metro West must install a special card required liability limits. The six-page agreement also contains in the traffic light controller cabinet to record and identify the identification codes a variety of other provisions designed to
safeguard the system’s operation and deal with possible instances of misuse and noncompliance. Metro West has similar agreements with the Missouri Department of Transportation or St. Louis County for traffic signals at a number of other locations. Included are lights on Manchester, Clarkson and Clayton roads. The equipment Metro West uses is provided by St. Paul, Minn.-based General Traffic Technologies under the brand name Opticom. The company claims some 70,000 installations in more than 2,500 communities.
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By JIM MERKEL stlmerkel@att.net Food trucks soon may be serving pizzas, tacos, burgers and other goodies for the culinary delights of foodies in Creve Coeur. The Creve Coeur City Council on Jan. 27 heard the first reading of a bill that would allow food trucks in the city. Currently, the trucks are only allowed at catered events. The next reading and possible action is set for the council meeting on Feb. 10. The bill amends the city code on solicitors, canvassers and handbills to allow mobile food vendors. The vendors are defined as those who sell food from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts. “It essentially provides a framework to permit food trucks under certain provisions in the ordinance,” said City Administrator Mark Perkins. “We want to create an opportunity for food trucks to become more prevalent if the market conditions are conducive.” Those wanting to operate food trucks in Creve Coeur would have to obtain a license. A major reason for this is to ensure that people comply with sales tax and county health department regulations, Perkins said. The bill was prepared after some members of the council said interest was expressed in the business community. Interest also was expressed in a community workshop last year. A survey of the community revealed no significant opposition to the proposal, Perkins said. Those who asked for food trucks included Centerco Office Suites, located at 11628 Old Ballas Road. People swarmed to a food truck when it stopped at the office suites in warm weather last year, said Debi Blanchard, of Centerco. But after a while, it had to leave because it was illegal, she said. It was then that the
company asked Creve Coeur officials to allow them. “I think it’s a great thing for Creve Coeur to allow the food trucks,” Blanchard said. Possible places where food trucks might go include the Creve Coeur Farmers Market being planned for the spring and various office parks. “The council was saying, ‘Let’s give ‘em a try, and we don’t want to be overly restrictive,” said Theresa Bradshaw, public information officer and management analyst for Creve Coeur. The council can tighten up the ordinance later if needed, she said. Under the bill, the trucks would not be allowed in residential areas unless they are at catered events. They could not be at a nonresidential property unless they’re invited by the person in charge. Mobile food vendors could not conduct business in public streets. In all cases, they could not obstruct traffic. Those wanting a license would have to produce identifying information including a photo identification card, a description of the business and a St. Louis County Health Department mobile food permit. Under the proposal, mobile food vendors could operate only between 9 a.m. and sunset or 7:30 p.m., whichever is earlier. If they are operating as caterers, they would not be held to that time limitation. However, after the Jan. 27 meeting, some councilmembers discussed changing the proposed times, Bradshaw said. Trucks that sell doughnuts, for example, may want to operate earlier. Mobile food vendor licenses would sell for $100 a year under the proposed bill, which may be changed to allow shorterterm licensing. Another license and approval process would be required to sell alcohol. To ensure accuracy, the chief of police would investigate claims.
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Longer shifts becoming standard for firefighters across West County By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net A 48-hour work schedule concept that started on the West Coast a number of years ago now has a firm foothold in the St. Louis area, including West County, and it looks like it’s here to stay. In California communities where real estate values and general living costs were once among the highest in the nation, firefighter-paramedics were among many who opted to live well away from their workplaces where homes and other expenses were more reasonable. Commutes of an hour or two were commonplace and still are, in spite of the burst in the home price bubble and falling property values. Instead of working the 24-hour shift common in many areas for firefighter-paramedics, why not go to a 48-hour shift that would cut the overall hours spent commuting and give the first responders more days off in between their time at work? The number of on-duty hours would remain the same but would be more concentrated, thereby saving gas, car maintenance expenses and time spent behind the wheel and reducing pollution, it was reasoned. The concept quickly caught on. In 2009, West County Fire Protection District was the first in the West County area to adopt the plan. Jeff Sadtler, West County’s assistant chief, admits he wasn’t overly enthused about the idea when employees first suggested it. “But we did some research on it and about 95 percent of our people were in favor of giving it a six-month trial. After that, the vote was unanimous for keeping the new schedule,” Sadtler said. Under the West County plan, employees work 48 hours and then are off for 96, or four days. The 48/96 schedule replaced a 24-on, 24-off cycle covering five days, followed by four days off. “It has been a positive experience for us,” Sadtler said. “Our employees love it. The fatigue factor has not been an issue and we’ve noticed that our sick leave has diminished.” Vince Loyal, chief of the Metro West Fire Protection District, said employees approached the command staff there just over two years ago about the possibility of implementing the 48/96 plan. “There was a large enough majority supporting it that we decided (in 2012) on a one-year trial,” Loyal said. “We had another vote at the end of 2012 and the vote then was overwhelmingly in favor of continuing it.” Loyal concedes he also had misgivings. “Employee fatigue was probably my biggest concern because that can lead to mistakes on the job, accidents and injuries,” he said. “But while I was concerned about that, our officers have done a good job of monitoring the situation, and I’m happy to say my ini-
tial concerns have not proven to be a reality.” Brad Shelton, a captain at Metro West, said he lives close to the firehouse where he’s stationed so commuting time and expense were not an issue for him. “From my perspective, the real advantage has been that when we’re on duty for 48 hours, it’s easier to get all the projects and activities done that we need to get done,” he said. Included on that list are training, firehouse maintenance and routine truck equipment checks, organization and maintenance. “All of our apparatus and other inspection
checks and training are held daily,” Loyal said. The Monarch Fire Protection District is one of the largest in the area that has not adopted the 48/96 schedule. Robin Harris, president of the district board, said he has not researched the issue but said the arguments for the 48-hour shift he has heard so far do not make him a believer. “There seems to be no benefit to the residents of a district,” he said. “It appears the only reason to move to a 48-hour shift is a convenience issue for the firefighters. While I don’t have any issue with providing a change
to working conditions to make employees happier, this is one that causes concern.” Harris said that even in areas where emergency call volume is lower, “There can be an area-wide event such as a thunderstorm, tornado, ice and snow that could require on-duty personnel to work nearly non-stop. While that may not be typical, we would not want to put people’s lives at risk, even occasionally, for the convenience of the fire district.” In St. Louis County, most of the fire protection districts are on the 48/96 schedule now or are experimenting with it.
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Potential profile developed to guide Rockwood superintendent search By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Input from focus groups, open forums and an online survey have helped search firm School Exec Connect devise a potential profile of Rockwood’s next superintendent. Representatives of the firm presented the potential profile to the district’s Board of Education on Jan. 23 and will start conducting interviews and screening candidates soon. Plans are for a new superintendent to start work July 1, replacing Terry Adams, who has been serving since last year on an interim basis. Dennis Fisher, with School Exec Connect, said input indicated the new superintendent, as “the face of the district,” should: • be a person who will articulate and implement a clear, inspiring strategy for schools • work collaboratively with the board to lead it to unified and productive decisions • be an instructional leader • have exceptional financial management skills • be visible in the schools • promote a positive image of the district • build trust • have strategies to improve communication • build consensus around tough decisions that need to be made • be highly collaborative
“We will emphasize to candidates the need for longevity and settling into Rockwood, that this shouldn’t be a stepping stone for another job,” he said. Linda Hanson, also with School Exec Connect, told the board they will determine if candidates possess these skills through extensive reference checking, face-to-face interviews, work samples, letters of recommendation and other screening activities. Focus group input suggested the new superintendent’s priorities should include: • rebuilding trust through visibility and getting to know the district • establishing a long-term financial and facilities plan • improving internal and external communications Online survey results suggested those priorities should include: • focusing on financial issues, improving the image of the district • student growth and achievement • teaching 21st Century skills • developing relationships with staff and the community Online surveys also said the new superintendent will need a clear vision for leading Rockwood, a deep knowledge of student learning, a child-centered attitude, an understanding of finance, and an
approachable nature. Robert Hanson, with School Exec Connect, told the board that compilation of the profile data also provided input about what residents and staff see as the strengths and challenges of the district. The 12 group meetings attracted 141 attendees. The online survey garnered 977 responses, including 558 from regular and support staff and 292 from parents. Parkway School District Superintendent Keith Marty, also with School Exec Connect, told the board that among the district strengths mentioned at group meetings were deep pride in schools, parents very involved with their children, teachers and other staff being dedicated and hardworking, a good financial base, progressive instruction, high test scores and up-to-date technology. But he said the group meetings also generated opinions that challenged the face of the district. Problems noted include: • the absence of a clear vision for Rockwood • a curriculum that needs attention • staff salaries that aren’t regionally competitive • the need for a long-range facilities plan • a “difficult culture of trust” that starts with the board
• recent failed bond issues stemming from trust issues • a small, but loud, group of negative community activists that was seen as nonconstructive • a need for instructional leadership • declining enrollment Online survey results pointed to strengths including: • quality of teaching staff • a challenging curriculum • a great school learning environment • clean and attractive schools • student safety But the online surveys also pointed out improvements needed, including developing a vision/direction for the district and improving the image of the district, staff morale and communication with those in the community. Hanson said plans are for School Exec Connect to recommend six candidates to the board on Feb. 27; have the board conduct its first interviews on March 1; have committees, including residents and staff, give input to the board and have the board hold second interviews with three finalists between March 10 and 12; have the board make its selection of a final candidate on March 13; and vote on a contract with that person on March 27.
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Parkway Teachers of the Year Growing education Kirk Day School has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Ladue Garden Club to help establish a school-wide garden program that will transform the school’s outdoor space into an innovative teaching laboratory. Giving students the opportunity for truly hands-on science learning, the program will include experiential learning in ecology, nutrition and global food resources.
Rockwood receives budget award The Rockwood School District has been awarded the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 14th consecutive year by the Association of School Business Officials International. To earn this award, the school district submitted its 2013–2014 budget for a rigorous review based on stringent criteria. Developed by ASBO for school districts, the MBA criteria guide school business officials toward a quality school budget presentation by enhancing the school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing and presenting a school system budget.
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The 2014 Parkway School District Teachers of the Year have been selected. The educators listed below were selected for this honor by their peers. Elementary school recipients and their schools are Julie Weis, Barretts; Julie Otey, Bellerive; Mindy Hellmich, Carman Trails; Robyn Bricker, Claymont; Dana Trokey, Craig; Chip (Frank) Darr, Green Trails; Robyn Birkenholz, Hanna Woods; David Curran, Henry; Sue Tilden, Highcroft Ridge; Abby Webb, Mason Ridge; Cathy Harland, McKelvey; Cathy Hartke, Oak Brook; Megan Clemenson, Pierremont; Liz (Elizabeth) Schelmbauer, River Bend; Lisa Boxley, Ross; Pat Welch, Shenandoah Valley; Kathryn Scherman, Sorrento Springs; and Kiara Lackey, Wren Hollow. Middle school recipients and their schools are Bryan Britts, Central; Greg Herndon, Northeast; Karen Weinberg, South; Linda Cox, Southwest and Jason Lievanos, West. High school recipients and their schools are Winifred Crock, Central; Shelly Farinella, Fern Ridge; Mike Hazelton, North; Chris Becker, South; and Amie Gossett, West. The selection committee will now select one elementary, middle school, high school and district teacher of the year. All honorees will be recognized at the March 12 Board of Education meeting and at the district’s Appreciation Evening on April 28.
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Jennifer DiekenBuchek, administrative intern at Parkway’s Barretts Elementary, is receiving the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association Dieken-Buchek Award for Outstanding Assistant Principal. Barrett’s principal Dr. Kelli Moreton nominated Dieken-Buchek because she is a “hands-on administrator.” She was described as having an endless source of energy and always exuding positivity and excitement around students and learning. Dieken-Buchek has broadened the communication with parents and school’s community members through the use of social media. On a district level, she supports Parkway’s mission and vision by actively serving on the Character Education Action Team. Her knowledge, training and experience around character education is vast and shows in her interactions with students, staff, families and peers. One of 13 assistant principals across the state to receive the honor, she will be honored at the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals state convention in March.
Summer opportunities for kids Summer Expo 2014 is a great opportunity for families throughout St. Louis County and beyond to plan their children’s summer activities. More than 75 local and regional exhibitors will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions about their summer offerings. The free event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Marquette High School, 2351 Clarkson Road in Chesterfield. Representatives from local and national summer camps will be on hand to talk with parents about summer camp opportunities available to kids and teens across the St. Louis area. From outdoor camps to sports clinics to music programs and more, there is something for everyone at Summer Expo 2014! View a full list of exhibitors online at rockwood.k12.mo.us/communityed/programs/Pages/SummerExpo2014.aspx.
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By AMANDA KEEFE akeefe@newsmagazinenetwork.com Thanks to a Sappington business owner, students at Heritage Classical Christian Academy learned the dangers of texting and driving during a Jan. 21 presentation sponsored by AT&T. Linda Brinkley, owner of Exclamation Hair Studio, nominated Heritage Classical to win $1,000 through AT&T’s “My Business Cares” sweepstakes, launched to introduce texting and driving dangers in tandem with the phone company’s wide-
spread “It Can Wait” campaign. Local AT&T reps asked business owners late last year to pledge against texting and driving and, in conjunction, nominate a school to win $1,000. Pledges and nominations rolled in, but Heritage Classical in Manchester, which Brinkley’s son Christopher attends, was selected. “It is the very first school in the U.S. to win this honor,” said AT&T Regional Manager Craig Felzien. The main speaker for the Jan. 21 event, TV personality and digital lifestyle expert
Mario Armstrong, said Brinkley recognized the importance of teaching today’s youth the consequences of texting and driving. “Not everyone sees the importance of this pledge,” Armstrong said. “Linda saw it. “Linda is enabling us to start to spread the word of how easy it is to make a change.” For her efforts, Brinkley was awarded a plaque, and her son’s school received a $1,000 check, to be used at school officials’ discretion. “We were very, very blessed,” Brinkley said. “The money goes toward what the school chooses to use it for.” AT&T Missouri President John Sondag also commended the city of Manchester for being the first municipality in the state to pass a “no texting and driving” ordinance regardless of age, but said awareness takes more than just laws. The latter part of the Jan. 21 assembly left few with dry eyes, as a mother, who lost both her sons in a collision caused by an 18-year-old texting driver, spoke bluntly about that fateful day. “Those two are my angels,” said Iowa mother Nina Todd through tears. “They’re the reason why I’m here. No one should endure what I went through. It’s not worth it. “Did I text and drive? Yes, but this made me open my eyes. I hate that it took my only children to open my eyes, but it did.”
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On the basketball court, Mustang fans have another reason to cheer. Marquette senior Taylor Campbell is the school’s new career scoring leader, having recently broken the school record of 1,508 points set by Keyaira Stepps, who graduated in 1999. “I see it as a big accomplishment, but there are more things for me to focus on,” Campbell said. “It wasn’t really a goal of mine (although) I was aware of it. Coach (Scott) Cleer mentioned it last year that I had a good chance to break it and some other people mentioned it to me.” Cleer called it a major accomplishment. “It was huge,” Cleer said.” The record has stood since the 1990s.” The big basket came in a game against DuSable of Chicago at North Tech in the sixth annual MLK Day Shootout. Marquette forced a turnover to set up the score by Campbell. “I got a pass from Jesse Dunlap and I was right under the basket so I laid it up,” Campbell said. “It was that easy.” Cleer agreed. “It was lay-up off a steal. Nothing exciting,” Cleer said. However, Campbell didn’t know it was the one to break the record. “I didn’t think I had hit it yet,” Campbell Campbell said. “But there was a timeout called and then I realized what happened. They made an announcement. They gave me the game ball and then we went back to playing. “It was exciting, but I was ready to get back and finish the game.” Cleer said her reaction is typical of Campbell. “That is the way she plays the game. She is so intense she just plays and doesn’t think about records or anything like that,” Cleer said. “I try to do more than just score,” Campbell said. “My freshman year, I was mostly just a shooter. I try to handle the ball. I like to help the other players.” This year she wants to help her teammates accomplish something new. “We haven’t won a conference championship or a district championship since I’ve been here,” she said, “and I’d like for us to do that. I’d like for us to play in Columbia but we have to take it one game at a time.” ••• To read full stories on Kauppila and Campbell, visit newsmagazinenetwork.com.
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Honored at the capitol The Lafayette girls volleyball team made a recent trip to Jefferson City where the Lancers received a resolution of recognition from Rep. Don Gosen (R-Dist. 101) in the State House of Representatives. The Lancers also met with Speaker of the House Tim Jones (R-Dist. 110) and State Sen. Brian Nieves (R-Dist. 26) and received a behind-the-scenes tour. “Unfortunately we had a little bus trouble and missed when they recognized us during the Open Session,” Lafayette coach Zach Young said. “Rep. Gosen took the team to the House floor and the girls got to go sit in the Speaker’s chair and hit the gavel. They really got a kick out of that.” The Lancers then met Nieves, who showed the entourage the Senate and described a few of the differences between the House and Senate. “After we met with Sen. Nieves, we got to take a tour of the famous ‘Whispering Room’ at the top of the capitol led by Rep. Gosen,” Young said. “Mr. Gosen then offered the team a chance to go to the very top of the capitol, which has an outside view that is breathtaking. This was defi-
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High school soccer Chaminade coach Mike Gauvain and Whitfield coach Bill Daues recently were inducted into the Missouri State High School Soccer Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame. Gauvain is in his 26th year at Chaminade. He has led the Red Devils to three state titles (2001, 2002 and 2006). Chaminade won the national title with the 2001 team. He recorded his 500th win this past season. He was named the NSCAA Coach of the Year in 2001 for private schools and has been named the Missouri Coach of the Year in 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2006. In 2012, he was named one of the coaches for the High School All-American Game held in Birmingham, Ala. His coaching career also includes 10 national titles in club soccer. “Mike has transformed our entire soccer program,” said Chaminade Athletic Director Tom Fernandez. “He has had a tremendous influence on a lot of our coaches and had an impact on our entire athletic program. He really has set the bar high … and helped make Chaminade’s name known on a national level.”
Marquette showed it can compete with some of the biggest teams in the state when the Mustangs won the recent Parkway South Invitational with a total of 222 points. Other scores were Lafayette 192, Kirkwood 185, Glendale 177, Parkway West 158, Parkway South 126, Parkway Central 126, Villa Duchesne 42, Ozark 31 and Cape Girardeau Central 23. The Mustangs last won the meet in 2000. Marquette coach Joe Schoedel said the meet had a great field. “This was our opportunity to see how we matched up against some of the best, and where the girls are in their training. It was certainly competitive and gave us an opportunity to preview some of the top individual state qualifiers from other teams, as well as where we stood in relays,” Schoedel said. “The teams outside of the St. Louis area that don’t see us regularly will take notice and start preparing for when they see us at state.” Freshman Katiana Porporis won the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke and was on two winning relay teams. Freshman Alyssa Lemon won the 200 free and 500 free. The team of senior Abby Watson, Katiana Porporis, freshman Shane Whitehead and senior Jessi Goring won the 200 medley relay. The team of Lemon, junior Raquel Porporis, Katiana Porporis and Watson won the 400 free relay. Raquel Porporis placed third in the 200 free and second in the 500. Watson placed second in both of her events – the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. Allison Tichenor, Goring, Whitehead, Karli Basler and divers Rachel Bullington, Ashley Yarbrough and Miranda Warmann all scored in individual events.
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Professional soccer CBC graduate A.J. Cochran will leave Wisconsin to play professional soccer for the Houston Dynamo. Houston used its first round pick (No. 16 overall) to select Cochran, a member of Generation Adidas. The St. Louis native played three seasons at Wisconsin and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. A two-time All-Big Ten selection, the 6-foot-3 center back was a semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy (NCAA player of the year) in 2013. The 20-year-old started 57 games and scored five goals in his career at Wisconsin.
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When snow falls, the number of doctor visits for sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures goes up. Anyone who skis, sleds, snowboards or shovels snow is susceptible to injury. Allston J. Stubbs, M.D., associate professor of orthopaedics at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, offered several tips for reducing the risk of injury when participating in winter sports: • Be physically prepared by keeping in shape and conditioning muscles. Warm up thoroughly, because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are vulnerable to injury. • Take lessons from a qualified instructor. • Avoid participating when in pain or when exhausted. Most snow sport injuries occur at the end of the day, so going for “one last run” probably is not a good idea. • Never hit the slopes alone. • Wear protective gear such as goggles, helmets, gloves and padding. Wear several layers of light, loose and water- and windresistant clothing, and choose footwear that provides warmth, dryness and ankle support. • Afterwards, apply ice to sore spots and tender areas for 20 minutes. Repeat icing a couple of times a day for the next day or two. • Drink plenty of water before, during and after activities. Snow shoveling also leads to thousands of injuries every winter. To reduce the risk of back strains and other health problems, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offered these tips: • Push the snow instead of lifting it. If you must lift, take small amounts of snow and use the legs to lift. Squat with legs apart, knees bent and back straight. Lift by straightening the legs without bending at the waist. • Do not throw snow over the shoulder or to the side, which requires a twisting
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Forgetful men There may be something to the preconceived notion that a man is more likely than a woman to forget anniversaries, birthdays, etc. A study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) found that there are gender differences in memory. “It was surprising to see that men forget more than women. This has not been documented before,” said Jostein Holmen, a professor at NTNU. “It was also surprising to see that men are just as forgetful whether they are 30 or 60 years old. The results were unambiguous.” The study was part of a large health study in Norway that gathered information from more than 48,000 people. For the memory portion, Holmen and his colleagues asked study participants nine questions about how well they think they remember, how often they had trouble remembering things, whether they had problems remembering names and dates, if they could remember what they did a year ago and if they could
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On the calendar St. Luke’s Hospital Day of Dance for Your Health will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton, 100 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton. The event includes dancing; music; health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index, pulmonary function, fasting cholesterol and glucose; information about simple and fun ways to stay healthy; and a chance to win prizes. Admission is free; there is a $15 fee for the fasting cholesterol and glucose screening. Space is limited. To register, visit stlukes-stl.com. To schedule a cholesterol screening, call (314) 542-4848. ••• Missouri Baptist Medical Center will offer free cholesterol and glucose screenings from 1:30-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the pharmacy department at the West Oak Dierbergs, 11481 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. Screenings will measure glucose, total cholesterol and HDL. No fasting is required, but appointments are recommended. Call (314) 996-5433. ••• St. Luke’s Hospital will offer its Total Control Introductory Class from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield. The class is for women experiencing urge or stress incontinence and covers exercise and treatment options. Admission is free. To register, visit stlukesstlcom, or call (314) 542-4848.
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16625 Swingley Ridge Road • Chesterfield (636) 532-9992 www.chesterfieldathleticclub.com All Star Kids Camp at Chesterfield Athletic Club features Tennis, Swimming, Kickball, Karate, Games, Fitness, Fun and Friends! Baskin Farm State-of-the-art athletic & recreational 18124 Baskin Farm Dr. • Wildwood facilities include 15 indoor/outdoor tennis (636) 458-5053 courts, indoor/outdoor pools, gym, racwww.baskinfarm.net quetball, children’s yoga & zumba fitness classes provide an enriching environment Baskin Farm’s Summer Camps offer a great that kids enjoy. Their experienced, engag- opportunity for children (age 7-14) to spend ing counselors keep kids active while hav- all day with horses. Nestled in the green ing fun, build self-confidence and develop hills of Wildwood, campers learn hunt-seat team-spirit. Lunch included daily. Camp riding as well as how to care for horses and hours: 9a-3p. Before/after care available. riding equipment. Their experienced staff Ages 5-12. Camp runs May 27-August 8. provides quality instruction with an emphaSign up for a week – or all summer & save sis on safety. Six one-week sessions are 10%! Siblings receive a 10% discount. suitable for beginner and intermediate ridConvenient location, easy access /drop- ers. Call or email today, as space is limited. off. Register online, call or stop by for Questions should be directed to lessons @baskinfarm.net, calling the office at 636more info! 458-5053 or visit their website. Register by April 30 to receive an early bird discount.
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Becky Viola’s 888 North Mason Road • Creve Coeur Children’s (314) 878-1883 www.andrewsacademy.com Theatre Workshop Andrews Academy Summer Program is a (636) 227-4267 summer day camp for children entering www.beckyviola.com kindergarten through grade six in the fall. For students aged 4 to 18 years of The camp is located on a wooded campus age, Becky Viola’s Children’s Theatre with an air-conditioned building, a large Workshop presents three one-week drama swimming pool and a program that offers camps in June thru July! The shows are: campers a multitude of activities adminis- The Legend of Robin Hood...sort of, Annie, tered by experienced camp counselors. High School Musical and Snow White for Activities include selected sports, outdoor the younger students.It’s incredible to education, performing arts and crafts, as experience, but in one week’s time, Ms. well as our new Science and Computer
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Becky brings to life a full production with Camp Westminster everything - sound, lights, set and costum- 800 Maryville Centre Drive • Town & Country ing! Camp sizes are limited and fill quickly, (314) 997-2900 so call now to reserve a spot. Ms. Becky www.wcastl.org/campwestminster teaches musical theater, drama, vocal per- Get ready for sports, art, music, and lots of formance and piano privately. Ms. Becky adventure! Camp Westminster, held at has directed nearly 200 shows. Westminster from June 2-27, offers a huge variety of half- and full-day summer camps for boys and girls in grades K-9. Whether Camp Cool campers are interested in an athletic Elegant Child Campus camp like Soccer, an outdoor explorations 513 Strecker Road camp like Nature Adventures, or a creative Wildwood camp like InstaVideo, Camp Westminster (636) 458-4414 offers something for everyone! The camp www.elegantchildcampus.com staff, filled with enthusiastic Westminster The Elegant Child’s unique “Camp Cool” is teachers and coaches, helps campers carefully designed to provide an exciting, sharpen the skills that God gave them. fun and educational summer experience Receive a 10% discount when you register for children 6 to 12 years. Your child’s unby March 31. For a complete camp listing forgettable summer will include daily field and further details, visit www.wcastl.org/ trips or swimming, art activities, sports, campwestminster. dance, HyNRG gymnastics, cheerleading, computers, Painting Paw, Soccer Shots, and special guests including Fredbird Carol Bowman and Ronald Mc Donald! Call or visit their Academy of Dance, Ltd. NAEYC and Missouri accredited campus. #16 Clarkson-Wilson Centre • Chesterfield
Camp Taum Sauk Lesterville • (314) 993-1655 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.
(636) 537-3203 www.carolbdance.com For over 18 years, Carol Bowman Academy of Dance has offered a summer program that is an ideal time to introduce children of all ages to the different disciplines of dance. Daytime/evening classes and camps are offered to accommodate every one’s schedule. For the younger students, classes in ballet, tap and tumbling are incorporated to encourage coordination, rhythm and creativeness. For the experienced dancers, classes in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap are structured to help maintain technique, flexibility and tone. They will be offering Ballerina camps, Hip Hop classes and small group fitness for teens and adults.For more information and summer schedule call or visit their website.
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Find Friends, Fulfillment & Fun at Y Summer Day Camp! Save 15% on up to three camps when you register Feb. 1-28. Details on website.
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Summer camp at Baskin Farm provides a great opportunity for horse-loving kids to spend their day riding and learning horsemanship. We offer six one-week camp sessions suitable for both beginner and intermediate riders. Ages 7-14. For more information and a free brochure, call today or download a registration form at www.baskinfarm.net
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Countryside Montessori School 12226 Ladue Road Creve Coeur
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Summer Camp Give Your Child a Summer to Remember
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include: Diving Under the Sea, In The Garden, Laughing Turtle Yoga, Chess, Adventure Theatre, Lego Robotics, and Engineering and Architecture. We welcome both current CDS families and non-CDS families to spend the summer with us and experience our highly personalized approach to education and community at Chesterfield Day School.
Chesterfield Arts Presents
Drama Camps For the Summer of 2014 In West County for Students Age 7 - 18
June 2nd-August 8th Ages 1-6 Daily Pony Rides Montessori Activities Arts & Crafts Daily Swimming & Water Play
The Shows This Year Are:
The Legend of Robin Hood ... Sort of Snow White • Annie High School Musical
Half Day, Full Day & Extended Care Available Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm
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Auditions For Roles & Solos Begin in May !
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Call 314-434-2821 for registration materials! www.montessori4children.com
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444 Chesterfield Center • Chesterfield (636) 519-1955 www.chesterfieldarts.org Chesterfield Arts offers year-round art classes for every age and ability. Whether you love drawing, painting, pottery, illustration or sculpture, there is a class, Countryside Montessori workshop or summer camp to match your School interests, taught by professional regional 12226 Ladue Road • Creve Coeur artists. Chesterfield Arts also hosts the (314) 434-2821 Kaleidoscope Program, designed to help www.montessori4children.com kids with special needs foster their creCountryside Montessori School offers a ativity and improve critical thinking and 10-week summer program (five 2-week motor skills. Join Chesterfield Arts the sessions) for children ages 1-6. Your child first and third Wednesday of each month will enjoy Montessori theme based activifrom 6-8 p.m. for free family art workties, arts & crafts, daily pony rides, swimshops. Create and take home your own ming instruction/water play and more! original piece of art! To find out more Hours are 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (snack about art education and other programs included) or 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (lunch at Chesterfield Arts, call 636-519-1955 included). They also offer a full extended or visit www.ChesterfieldArts.org. day program from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Summer camp dates are June 2 - Aug. 8. Chesterfield Day School Please call for registration materials.
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1100 White Road • Chesterfield 317 Ozark Trail Drive, Suite 150 • Ellisville 314-469-6622 (636) 394-0023 www.chesterfielddayschool.org/summer www.dance-inc.com Whether your child is interested in science, www.midwestperformingarts.org sports or theater, there is something for Dance Incorporated hosts three exciting everyone at Chesterfield Day School’s Fun and affordable dance camps. Children Under the Sun Summer Camp. CDS receive dance instruction from trained offers classes for students age 18 months professionals along with fun art activities. to 6th grade, incorporating academic “Passion for Fashion and Dance,” July 7-11 themes into a welcoming and interesting - mini camp (ages 3-5) two hours and older summer program. This year’s themes girls (ages 6-12) half-day. Camps includes
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imagination, learn, laugh friendships. Both camps SummerLink andand the build Zone encourage students to use run their 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday with before (6:30–9 a.m.)
imagination, learn, laugh and build friendships. Both camps run June 3–August 2at no additional and after care (3–6p.m., p.m.)Monday cost. with before (6:30–9 a.m.) 9 a.m.–3 through Friday andfor after care (3–6 p.m.)and at no additional cost. field trips Sign up early SummerLink the Zone! From
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to hands on activities electrifying presentations and more, 5 days | to 4 days 3 days $138 | 2 days $103 | 1 day $62 Prices include all $190 field trips and$167 two |snacks. Rates apply to all Rockwood and non-residents. SummerLink and the Zone encourage students Prices include allresidents field trips and two snacks. to use their Rates apply to all Rockwood residents and non-residents.
imagination, learn, laugh and build friendships. Both camps run 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday with before (6:30–9 a.m.) and after care (3–6 p.m.) at no additional cost. Visit us at www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/adventureclub Visit us at www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/adventureclub or call 636-891-6675 for more information 5 days $190 | 4 days $167 | 3 days $138 | 2 days $103 | 1 day $62 or call 636-891-6675 for more information Prices include all field trips and two snacks. Rates apply to all Rockwood residents and non-residents.
GROWING GREAT KIDS Summer Camp 2014 YMCA Camp Lakewood
Y Members receive a $45 discount on session fees!
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a variety of dance styles, makeovers, manicures, pedicures and dress up! “The Zone,” July 14-18, ages 6-12, half-day includes ballet, jazz, lyrical, poms, hip-hop, and musical theatre. “Princess Camp,” July 21, 22, & 23, ages 3 & 4, 90 minutes - includes dance, story time and a visit from a special princess. Camps end with performances for the parents. Camps are open to all levels, so bring your friends!
John F. Kennedy Catholic High School 500 Woods Mill Road • Manchester (636) 227-5900 www.kennedycatholic.net John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is the only co-educational Catholic high school in West County. Kennedy Catholic offers a college-preparatory curriculum for students across the learning spectrum. Students are afforded the opportunity to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically, and socially while achieving leadership positions in cocurriculars and excelling in both the arts and athletics. Join for one of their summer camps and experience Kennedy for yourself! Visit www.Kennedycatholic.net or call today for information! “Community. Excellence. Compassion…Kennedy Catholic.”
Kirk Day School 12928 Ladue Road • Town and Country (314) 434-4349 www.kirkdayschool.org Nestled in the heart of West St. Louis County, Kirk Day School offers day camps for 1st - 6th grade students in athletics, technology, the arts, needlework and American Girl Dolls. Budding scientists and engineers will love the new Bricks 4Kidz camps being offered at Kirk Day School including NASA Space Adventure Robotics and Lego Remote Control Mania. The Kirk’s Vacation Bible School camp, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’
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Horseback Riding
Living Word Church
Canoeing
17315 Manchester Road Wildwood (636) 821-2800 www.livingwordumc.org Living Word Church offers fun summer programs for children age 3 through 5th grade. Summer Camps for children entering 1st through 5th grade in the fall of 2014 will begin June 16. The June themed camps include: June 16-20 – Week of Celebrations; June 23-27 – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Monday – Friday. Camps fill up fast, so don’t delay! Vacation Bible School, “Workshop of Wonders”, is for children age 3 – 5th grade from July 7 – 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For registration information contact Brenda Stobbe at 636-821-2800 or bstobbe@livingwordumc.org or register online at www.livingwordumc.org.
Ropes Course
Lou Fusz Soccer Club Lou Fusz Soccer Complex-Maryland Heights CBC High School-West County Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex Lutheran High School South-South County (314) 628-9341 or (314) 393-1164 www.loufuszsoccer.com At Lou Fusz Soccer Club, “Everyday Is an Event” is the camp motto! Lou Fusz offers a Spring Program and Summer Camps. All camps are open to the public. In addition to the Full and Half Day Summer Camps, Lou Fusz offers many Summer MiniCamps in South County, St. Charles County, West County, Jefferson County, Kirkwood, University City and Franklin County. Camp activities are designed to enhance See SUMMER CAMPS, page 36
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Andrews Academy Summer Camp Andrews Academy Day Camp is a challenging program designed to help children thrive and discover their unlimited potential for success. To do this, the camp offers several activities packages tailored to your child’s interest or needs. Plan now to make this coming summer, one that your child will always remember. Availability is limited. • Kindergarten - 6th Grade • Two, 5-week sessions • Lunch, snacks provided • Before and after camp care provided (at no charge) • Low counselor - camper ratio
Andrews Academy Have Fun Under the Sun with CDS this Summer!
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Wildwood Family YMCA 2641 Highway 109 • Wildwood (636) 458-6636
West County Family YMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place • Chesterfield (636) 532-3100 www.ymcastlouis.org Give your kids the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at Y Summer Day Camp. They offer an exciting, safe community for children and young people to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories. Their traditional camps with nature, games and summertime fun are probably similar to those you may have attended as a child. Their specialty camps span interests of just about anyone. They have sports camps, art camps, dance
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YMCA Camp Lakewood (573) 438-2154 or (314) 241-9622 Potosi www.camplakewood.org YMCA Camp Lakewood is a residential summer camp for children ages 6–17 situated on over 5,000 wooded acres with a 360-acre lake, 90 minutes south of St. Louis. Children enjoy the traditional activities of camp, including archery, zip line, climbing tower, water activities, horseback riding, arts & crafts and much more, as well as being exposed to YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith. At YMCA Camp Lakewood, kids make friends and memories that last a lifetime, and the diverse cultural staff ensures every child has a safe and funfilled experience. Registrations are being accepted now.
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sold legally, the initial economic effects are difficult to measure. “It’s a little hard to measure that impact,” said Dr. Sam Kamin, a law professor at the University of Denver. “The hope is that marijuana legalization will have a double impact, that you’ll spend less on law enforcement and also gather tax revenue that currently is going towards the black market.” Kamin compared marijuana’s potential economic effects on state revenue to that of the tobacco industry. “I think people are looking at marijuana, whether it’s medical or recreational, in much the same way,” Kamin said. “At a time when other revenue sources might be drying up, this is one of the few new ones.” The potential effects that legalized marijuana could have on Missouri are equally
nebulous. “Right now Colorado is the guinea pig to see what’s going to happen down the road,” said Sgt. Mark Whitson, an officer with St. Louis County’s Bureau of Drug Enforcement. “The bottom line comes down to, for us, we don’t know what’s going to happen in St. Louis County. We don’t know how it’s going to affect us.”
“You can’t do a breath test for marijuana,” Heldmann said, noting that a urine or blood test is required in order to test whether or not marijuana is in a driver’s system. Under the Missouri State Statute for implied consent, a driver is considered as having “given consent” for blood, urine or breath testing if they are arrested for suspicion of intoxicated driving, involved in a fatal collision or in a collision that results in serious injury, or is under age 21 and has committed what the arresting officer believes to be violations of traffic statutes. In a 2008 report, compiled by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addictions, marijuana is said to affect some of the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for driving. The report says that while a cannabis user may
be aware of impairment, they would only be able to partially compensate for the loss in skill. However, the report also says that while marijuana-induced impairment does increase the risk of being in an accident, it did not prove that the drug had a significant association with causing an accident. Whitson said it doesn’t matter how the driver is affected, and that impairment is impairment, whether it’s through alcohol, Regulation concerns texting or marijuana. If successful Show-Me Cannabis would “You are impaired,” Whitson said. What’s happening in Colorado see marijuana regulated in a manner simi- “You’re going to have visual impairment, Legislation similar to what Show-Me lar to alcohol, no citizens under 21 would you’re going to have slower response to Cannabis has proposed has already been be able to purchase or use the substance different things, because you’re high.” approved in other states. Colorado and legally. Washington have passed laws that make “Driving under the influence” would also Effects on the mind marijuana available as a legal, recreational be enforced, though doing so is much simThe debate of how marijuana affects a substance. However, the drug is not avail- pler when the driver has been drinking. driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle able recreationally in Washington yet, and Sgt. Jim Heldmann, media relations offi- is a close cousin to another heated topic: Colorado stores selling marijuana for rec- cer for the Ballwin Police Department, said The effect the drug has on a person’s mind. reational use just opened on Jan. 1. Due to police currently have to go to longer lengths In a 2012 study released by the Proceedthe small amount of time the drug has been to prove marijuana-impaired driving. ings of the National Academy of Sciences
of the United States of America, researchers looked for a connection between the use of marijuana and a drop in IQ. In 1985 and 1986, the study’s 1,037 subjects underwent neuropsychological testing to measure specific psychological functions. The subjects were tested again between 2010 and 2012 after some had developed a persistent pattern of marijuana use. Ultimately, the study found that persistent marijuana dependence was associated with a greater IQ decline within the majority of test subjects. Perhaps the key word is “persistent.” Opponents claim marijuana is addictive. Proponents argue that it is not. Payne conceded that its use can become habit forming. “Much like any other legal substances, it can be habit-forming, although it’s less habit forming than alcohol or tobacco,” Payne said. He stressed that it isn’t something that is to be used every day, or for the purposes of escaping one’s problems. Impact on society Dan Duncan, associate executive director of the St. Louis National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, is concerned about marijuana’s impact on society. “If you want to know the truth about alcohol, it’s not such a great drug either,” Duncan said. “We’ve got lots of problems with alcohol, in terms of the costs imposed upon society. When I say costs, I don’t just mean financial costs, I mean human costs, in terms of lives and misery, and families breaking up and the impact on children. Once the cow’s out of the barn, it’s hard to get him back in.” Payne and Duncan both believe that education about the risks of marijuana to children and young adults is an important step in discouraging the use of the drug, especially at younger ages. Duncan said a major role of NCADA is to realistically educate young people about the risks associated with marijuana, such as its role in inhibiting motivation or memory. “These are the last things students, whether in middle school, high school or college, really needs in terms of doing well and achieving their potential,” Duncan said. Payne said educating young people in a fact-based way about the downsides of marijuana use would appeal more to ShowMe Cannabis, as opposed to using prohibition of the substance as a deterrent. “That’s what will actually appeal to younger people,” Payne said. “Being honest with them, as opposed just trying to prohibit our way out of the problem.”
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Bu si ness PEOPLE Justin Reppy, of Chesterfield, has been named a principal in the local certified public accounting firm of Abeles and Hoffman, P.C. ••• Hairstylist Chrissy Stojan, formerly of Steeplechase Hair Salon, has moved to the new Salon Lofts in Ellisville, located in the Lifetime Fitness Plaza on Fountain Plaza Drive. ••• Roy Kramer and Robin Bell, tax members with Brown Smith Wallace, have been selected as Five Star Certified Kramer Public Accountants in St. Louis for 2014. ••• Nancy Woolbright has joined Sunshine Drapery and Interior Design as a shop-at-home decorator. Bell ••• Mark Bengard, of Chesterfield, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of sales and pre-construction at Murphy Company. ••• Sandra McKay, MD, FAAP, a Mercy Kids pediatrician, was recently named to a two-year term as president-elect of the Missouri Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
among the recipients of Enterprising Women Magazine’s 2014 Enterprising Women of the Year Award, an annual tribute to top women entrepreneurs from North America and around the globe. ••• Directions In Design Inc., a Creve-Coeurbased interior design firm, has won a design and architecture award from Senior Housing News for its work on the Jacob Allegro Senior Living campus in Jupiter, Fla.
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The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Casino Night from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at Jim Butler Kia, 722 Long Road Crossing Drive in Chesterfield. The event will feature casino games, live entertainment and food from local restaurants. For more information or to register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Business Over Breakfast event, featuring speakers on “Keys to Successful Growth,” from 7:30-9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Emerson Auditorium at St. Luke’s Hospital, located on the second floor of the hospital’s North Medical Office Building. Cost for registration is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Visit chesterfieldmoPLACES chamber.com or call 532-3399 to register. The Donald Danforth Plant Science ••• Center in Creve Coeur has added expertise The West County Chamber of Comin phenomics and plant genomics with the merce holds its annual Trivia Night from addition of four new lead scientists. The center 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at West also plans significant staff expansion in 2014 County Nissan, 14747 Manchester Road in through the hiring of 10-12 scientific person- Ballwin. Cost is $30 per person or $240 for nel for each of the four new laboratory teams. a table of eight. Beer, wine and soft drinks are provided. To register, email dpinson@ westcountychamber.com or call 230-9900. AWARDS & HONORS For sponsorship information, contact Lori Ballwin resident Carmen Jacob, CEO Kelling at 230-9900 or email lkelling@westof NextGen Information Services, Inc., is countychamber.com.
Under new ownership Satchmo’s Bar & Grill in Chesterfield was recently acquired by new owners Ben Brown (left) and Shane Mahoney. Located in the Woodchase Plaza at Olive Boulevard and Hwy. 141, Satchmo’s has added several new food items to its quality menu along with new barrel-aged, classic and house-made cocktails.
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Feb. 7 at Dielmann Recreation Complex, 1140 Olde Cabin Road in Creve Coeur. Participants will celebrate the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics and show off their ice skating skills. Cost is $20 per resident child or $25 per nonresident child. Fee includes dinner and drinks. There is a $5 discount for each additional child in an immediate family. Pre-registration is required. Call (314) 432-3961. ••• Cupid strikes again as Ballwin hosts a celebration of the month of love with a girls night, from 6-9:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Guests can make chocolate-covered strawberries, decorate cupcakes and create friendship bracelets, then enjoy ice cream while watching a themed movie. Registration is required, and the event is open to ages 11-14. The cost is $5 for residents or $6 for non-residents. Visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• Fathers can escort their daughters for a special night of fun at the Daddy Daughter Dance from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Creve Coeur Government Center multipurpose room, 300 N. New Ballas Road. Young ladies ages 4-12 and their fathers or escorts can enjoy a light dinner, music, dancing, activities and photo. Register by Feb. 14. The cost is $30 per couple, plus $10 for each additional daughter. Call (314) 432-3961. ••• The city of Ballwin hosts a trip to Hidden Valley with its Polar Plunge from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Enjoy tubing down multiple 1,200-foot-long slopes. Participants should pack a lunch or bring money for snacks. The event is open to ages 11-14. The cost is $40 for residents or $50 for non-residents. Visit ballwin. mo.us. ••• Enjoy an instructional volleyball program from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays from Feb. 18 through March 25 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids ages 6-10 will learn
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LIVE PERFORMANCES The St. Louis Civic Orchestra February Concert is at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the William D. Purser Center at Logan University, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield. Guests can enjoy the sounds of Russian composers, including “Russian Easter Festival Overture” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakoff, “Violin Concerto in E minor” by Julius Conus, and “Symphony No. 2 in C minor” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. For more information, contact Rebecca Largent at stlcivicorch@gmail. com or (314) 956-9582. ••• The youth of Christ the King Lutheran Church from New Brighton, Minn., present their self-written youth musical at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. Performances will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 327 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. The event is free and open to the public, with childcare available in the church nursery. Visit goodshepherdlutheran.com. ••• The Holy Infant Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary hosts A Night of Music for adults from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the parish. The Road Kings performs oldies, blues and classic rock tunes. The admission fee of $10 includes snacks and a nacho bar. For details or reservations, call Gloria at (314) 409-0013 or Rita at 541-3971. ••• The Augustana Choir from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., performs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 327 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. The 60-person mixed ensemble presents selections ranging from traditional choral music to modern-day improvisation. The concert is free, with a reception following and childcare available. For more information, call Jamie De Greer at 391-6685 or visit goodshepherdlutheran.com.
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Help Wanted NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS AND NURSES. Immediate openings for all areas of St. Louis especially Chesterfield, Ellisville & Ballwin. Private Duty cases only. All shifts avail. Apply in person at 141 N. Meramec, Suite 102, Tues. & Thurs. 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm. Questions? Call 314-863-3030. The West County YMCA is now accepting applications for part time: • Camp Director • Camp Counselor • Nature Specialist/Horticulturist • Music Specialist • Y Club (Before/After School Care) • ECE Ass’t Teachers • Lifeguard & Instructors • Custodial Benefit package includes a Free YMCA Membership EOE M/F/D/V. Must pass criminal background screening. E-Verify Employer. Mail resume/application to: HR, 16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017 or email: LLinck@ymcastlouis.org
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