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Guns and Pensions A nation’s choice between spending on military defense and spending on civilian goods has often been posed as “guns versus butter.” But understanding the choices of many nations’ political leaders might be helped by examining the contrast between their runaway spending on pensions while skimping on military defense. Huge pensions for retired government workers can be found from small municipalities to national governments on both sides of the Atlantic. There is a reason. For elected officials, pensions are virtually the ideal thing to spend money on, politically speaking. Many kinds of spending of the taxpayers’ money win votes from the recipients. But raising taxes to pay for this spending loses votes from the taxpayers. Pensions offer a way out of this dilemma for politicians. Creating pensions that offer generous retirement benefits wins votes in the present by promising spending in the future. Promises cost nothing in the short run – and elections are held in the short run, long before the pensions are due. By contrast, private insurance companies that sell annuities are forced by law to set aside enough assets to cover the cost of the annuities they have promised to pay. But nobody can force the government to do that – and most governments do not. This means that it is only a matter of time before pensions are due to be paid and there is not enough money set aside to pay for them. This applies to Social Security and other government pensions here, as well as to all sorts of pensions in other countries overseas. Eventually, the truth will come out that there is just not enough money in the till to pay what retirees were promised. But eventually can be a long time. A politician can win quite a few elections between now and eventually – and be living in comfortable retirement by the time it is somebody else’s problem to cope with the impossibility of paying retirees the pensions they were promised. Inflating the currency and paying pensions in dollars that won’t buy as much is just one of the ways for the government to seem to be keeping its promises, while in fact welshing on the deal. The politics of military spending are just the opposite of the politics of pensions. In the short run, politicians can always cut

military spending without any immediate harm being visible, however catastrophic the consequences may turn out to be down the road. Despite the huge increase in government spending on domestic programs during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration in the 1930s, FDR cut back on military spending. On the eve of World War II, the United States had the 16th largest army in the world, right behind Portugal. Even this small military force was so inadequately supplied with equipment that its training was skimped. American soldiers went on maneuvers using trucks with “tank” painted on their sides, since there were not enough real tanks to go around. American warplanes were not updated to match the latest warplanes of Nazi Germany or imperial Japan. After World War II broke out, American soldiers stationed in the Philippines were fighting for their lives using rifles left over from the Spanish-American war, decades earlier. The hand grenades they threw at the Japanese invaders were so old that they often failed to explode. At the battle of Midway, of 82 Americans who flew into combat in obsolete torpedo planes, only 12 returned alive. In Europe, our best tanks were never as good as the Germans’ best tanks, which destroyed several times as many American tanks as the Germans lost in tank battles. Fortunately, the quality of American warplanes eventually caught up with and surpassed the best that the Germans and Japanese had. But a lot of American pilots lost their lives needlessly in outdated planes before that happened. These were among the many prices paid for skimping on military spending in the years leading up to World War II. But, politically, the path of least resistance is to cut military spending in the short run and let the long run take care of itself. In a nuclear age, we may not have time to recover from our short-sighted policies, as we did in World War II.

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figuration are fully automatic; there is a To the Editor: big difference. In response to “Achieving a rational, The Founding Fathers of the United secure society” (West Newsmagazine, Feb. States clearly did not create the Second 6), I am also a gun owner and there is Amendment for hunting. one thing to remember when altering the The Second Amendment, according to Second Amendment in any way. Jefferson, Washington and Madison (The The quote by the writer concerning Federalist Papers) was created primarily rapid fire, high-capacity weapons, “these to protect the people in their homes and weapons have one purpose – to kill lots of persons as well as against a tyrannical govpeople. They would be useful if you plan ernment. The people should be prepared. on taking over the government.” This is spelled out by them ever so clearly. Impossible in today’s world, but what about Look at the countries who disarmed their the government taking over the citizens? civilian populations and the results. Look Does Adolf Hitler ring a bell? at China in the 1930s, the Soviet Union In this case at least U.S. citizens could under Stalin, Germany under the Nazi try to fight back if needed. regime, Cambodia. They said, “It can never Let’s not forget! happen here,” and it most certainly did. It’s Paul Wehrle a lesson of history that repeats itself, over Ballwin and over, again and again. Where do these mass shootings happen? To the Editor: Look at the recent history. Places which I have read Mr. Castillon’s letter to the are “gun-free zones” to the law-abiding citeditor in the Feb. 6 West Newsmagazine, izen have become free kill zones. Schools, “Achieving a rational, secure society.” places of worship, military bases, posted His rant on the evils of the NRA is quite malls, theaters … profound. However, as a “gun-owning I’m not saying all the teachers “should be hunter” since age 12 he should have a armed.” I am saying we should not totally better working knowledge of the positive rule out an option for persons in locations aspects of the NRA. like those mentioned above who have the As a member of the NRA I most cer- training, motivation and desire to defend tainly do not agree with some of the deci- themselves and others around them from sions they make, none the less they are a an armed intruder/attacker. valuable asset to our Second Amendment Certainly when faced with an individual rights. Without the NRA our freedom to who intends to do harm, when seconds count, hunt in America may have been prohibited lives are being lost when the police are minlong ago due to the unrelenting anti-Second utes away. Blaming the NRA is wrong. If Amendment individuals and groups who you would give up your Second Amendment constantly attack hunting and firearms. right, a “right which shall not be infringed,” The NRA has led the way for decades which other constitutional rights should we in firearm training for law enforcement, consider giving up as well? hunter safety education and civilian selfMarc S. Perez defense. Their lead in these areas has no Wildwood doubt resulted in the prevention of accidents and saving innocent lives in all of these areas. To the Editor: I have owned an AR-15 and “high-capacPlease join me in calling for compreity magazines” for over 25 years. I – and the hensive reform of our laws. I’m talking, majority of the hundreds of thousands of cit- of course, about our concealed carry laws. izens who own these firearms – have never It seems that our current concealed carry used them in an inappropriate manner. laws are too difficult to follow and the If firearms are responsible for the mass system is broken. shootings recently then perhaps we should It has been estimated that there are 11 blame spoons for the obesity problem in million undocumented concealed weapon the country. carriers (another estimate put the figure at It is people, the deranged, the mentally 12 to 20 million) in this country. Some call ill, the criminal element, not the firearm these undocumented concealed carriers which are to blame. The semiautomatic “illegal weapons carriers.” I think that is an rifles, which you and the media talk about unfair name. After all, how can a person in these discussions, are not assault rifles be “illegal”? Most of these undocumented by definition. Military rifles of this con- concealed carriers are decent, hardwork-

ing and otherwise law-abiding citizens that ing, would total $1 billion, since a billion just want what is best for themselves and is 1,000 million. their families. One thousand stacks of those $100 bills, It has been proven that legal concealed each piled 1,000 feet tall, would equal $1 carry decreases the rates of violent crime. trillion, since a trillion is 1,000 billion. This is both a public safety and civil rights The $16 trillion national debt, therefore, matter. Increased rates of concealed carry would be 16,000 stacks of bills as tall as can make the streets and schools safer for the Empire State Building. Picture that! our children. This visualization should help everyone I propose that our government fix this understand the magnitude of our debt. broken system for these undocumented George Biderman concealed carriers. What we should do is Des Peres make them come out of the shadows and declare their concealed carry status. This An open letter to is not “amnesty.” They would, of course, have to go to the back of the line. They Thomas Sowell would still have to take the required train- To the Editor: ing, clear the background checks, fill out I appreciate your coverage of the Bengthe required paperwork and get the proper hazi terrorist attack (Thomas Sowell, West license. In the mean time they would be Newsmagazine, Feb. 6). allowed to carry their concealed weapons It is obvious to many people the coverwhile they were on the pathway to legal up is clear; the questioning by House and concealed carry status. Senate allowed former Secretary of State Please consider contacting your govern- Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Leon ment representatives about this. Panetta to avoid being pinned down. After Matthew Hertell Sen. John McCain, Sen. Lindsay Graham Manchester and Sen. Rand Paul asked some tough questions, CBS and NBC didn’t even report it. To the Editor: It leaves the issue to patriots like you, Quoting from Robert Farago’s The Truth Mr. Sowell. About Guns (truthaboutguns.com): Google “Rear Admiral Gaouette” and “Some thoughts on guns. you’ll see that he is the one who tried to We defend our president with guns. assist and is now apparently awaiting court We defend our congressmen with guns. martial for his refusal to “Stand-down.” We defend our governor with guns. Corroboration can be found on several We defend sporting events with guns. CBS, NBC, and Fox articles released Oct. We defend banks with guns. 27. Thanks for taking time to consider this. We defend our courts with guns. It is too important to allow it to be buried We defend celebrities with guns. without full investigation. We defend our children with a sign that Merle Freitag reads, ‘This is a gun-free zone.’ And then call Lt. General U.S. Army (Retired) someone with a gun if there’s an emergency.” Wildwood Rick Wagner Wildwood CORRECTION: In the article “Neighbor Against Neighbor: History plays role in debate over whether to rename Old Slave Road in Wildwood,” in the Feb. 20 issue, it Visualizing the incorrectly said the developer named Old national debt Slave Road in 1879. The correct date was To the Editor: 1979. West Newsmagazine regrets the error. A recent reader wrote a letter to help the masses of people understand what $16 trillion is so we could better comprehend the magnitude of our national debt (“UnderON THE COVER: standing the national debt,” West NewsThe Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly magazine, Feb. 6). I would like to offer one House, hosting its March Morpho more way. Mania event March 1-31, is one A stack of brand new $100 bills that is of the many great family-friendly 1 foot tall would total $1 million. A stack venues that calls Chesterfield home. (Photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.) of $100 bills therefore that is 1,000 feet tall, or as tall as the Empire State Build-

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Chesterfield – a city transformed Many of its residents declare, “I was Chesterfield before Chesterfield was Chesterfield,” and there’s a lot of truth to that statement. Long before the city incorporated, Chesterfield residents proudly declared their allegiance to the community – whether they lived in neighborhoods off Olive and Clarkson roads or on farms down in the valley. Mike Herring, Chesterfield’s one and only city administrator says, “One of the things Doug Beach (who helped to drive the incorporation movement) said they struggled with was trying to convince people that they needed to vote to incorporate Chesterfield because long before the city was incorporated there was already a sense of community here.” Outsiders may have seen Chesterfield in the 1980s as simply the home of a mall by the same name or roughly the location of the medium security prison at Gumbo Flats, but pro-incorporation insiders saw Chesterfield as something special, something worth protecting. Former Mayor Nancy Greenwood explains it this way: “It’s home – a place that I love.” But what was that place in 1986 – the year the first incorporation attempt was placed on a St. Louis County municipal ballot? It was part of the Parkway School District, which is over a quarter-century older than the city. It was fertile farmland that drew its name – Gumbo Flats – from soil as dark as Gumbo rue. It was a flood plain that ran along a sleeping giant with only a simple levee to protect it. It was neighborhoods and families and historic homes with names like Thornhill and Faust. It was a municipal airport called Spirit. And, although no one can explain why, it was Chesterfield – a community, but not a city. [The name remains a mystery. Was it named for Chesterfield potatoes, hogs or chairs or was it a nod to Lord Chesterfield himself? Who knows?] Making Chesterfield a city took a tremendous amount of determination, hard work and a few more years to convince enough residents to cast a favorable vote, but recovering from the flood that swallowed the valley in 1993 was its greatest challenge. Standing on Hwy. 40 staring into the swirling brown water that spread out for miles, it was hard to imagine that the

valley could ever be reborn. Across the country, newspapers reported on the massive flood. In California on July 31, the Los Angeles Times, wrote about the Missouri: “The rising river broke through a section of another levee in the area, the Monarch, forcing an evacuation of the Gumbo Flats, a 4,000-acre section of bottom land where the countryside starts giving way to light industry and offices.” For the residents of Chesterfield – just five years a city – it was more personal. “One of my favorite memories was the recovery from the flood of ‘93 and how the people, government and businesses galvanized into one,” reports Mike Doster, whose office at DosterUllum, LLC, overlooks the community. Although the development of the Chesterfield Parkway was already under way, the recovery from the flood was a catalyst for commercial development in the valley. And develop it did. A new levee was built, this one large enough and strong enough to withstand a 100-year flood – and, protected from the water, the valley thrived. Today, out-of-town visitors travel down I-64, which locals still call Hwy. 40, and marvel at the city that spread out across the “Flats.” Gone is the name Gumbo. Gone is the prison. Gone, too, are most of the farms although a few families still tend the fertile soil. Up have sprung shopping opportunities of every variety, restaurants that offer tantalizing tastes from a quick bite to five-star cuisine, and, up the hill, parks and public art, entertainment venues that include the city’s prized outdoor amphitheater, and those same great neighborhoods where it all began. “When you drive down the road and you enter Chesterfield, you know you’re in a different place,” Mike Herring says. “This place has a different look and feel about it; even our city hall was built to reflect our community. “It sits on a corner and what you see is the back of the building, but how many backs of buildings look that good. You come around front and you’ve got the courtyard and the wings of the building, which look like welcoming arms. They’re saying, ‘Hey, come on down. We’re glad you’re here.’” Perhaps Mike Doster sums it up best. “It’s the spirit of the community – while very dynamic in its diversity – that drives the great accomplishments you see here.”

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News Br iefs BALLWIN City moves forward with Loehr building renovations Plans to renovate facilities used by the Ballwin Board of Aldermen and the city’s municipal court in the Donald “Red” Loehr building on Park Drive will mean activities of both will be held elsewhere while the work is being done. City Administrator Robert Kuntz told the Board at its Feb. 11 meeting that bids for the renovation likely will be sought by the end of this month and a contract awarded in April. Once started, the work is expected to take 60-90 days, he said.

Employee compensation changes delayed Decisions on Ballwin employee compensation issues are still on hold. Alderman Richard Boerner (Ward 4) asked for an analysis of overall costs and how they compare with other area communities, and his motion passed on a 7-1 vote. Alderman Frank Fleming (Ward 3) opposed the motion. And while he didn’t explain his vote, Fleming had said at an earlier Board retreat that he knew of no reason why a proposed increase in city employees’ pensions shouldn’t be approved, along

with a pool of funds that would boost overall employee payroll by about 3 percent. Aldermen had decided at the Board retreat, albeit on a split vote, to shelve the pension increase to provide more money for employee salary hikes. That decision rankled Fleming, who said that votes on specific issues had not been taken at earlier Board retreats. After the Board’s Jan. 28 meeting where the analysis was requested, Alderman James Terbrock (Ward 1) said he agreed with Fleming’s objection to the vote. At the retreat, Terbrock abstained from voting on the pension issue, saying he didn’t have enough information to make a sound decision. Boerner stated at the recent regular meeting that he would support an increase in pension benefits if employees were required to contribute to the program. He said he had learned that a number of area communities already has that requirement in their retirement plans.

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WEST COUNTY New fire marshal named West County EMS and Fire Protection District has named Dan Bruno as its new fire marshal. The district’s Board of Directors approved the hiring at its Feb. 18 meeting on the recommendation of Fire Chief Ernie Rhodes. Noting Bruno’s training and background as a professional engineer, Rhodes termed the hiring “a new approach” for the fire marshal position. Bruno comes to the West County post after almost seven years as a project manager for Delcan Corp., an engineering firm with offices in the U.S., Canada and several overseas locations. He holds a degree in civil engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. In comments to the Board, Bruno said he wants to make the fire marshal position “a conduit for public safety and public outreach.”

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Expanding communications The Central County Emergency 911 Board of Directors has accepted a proposal from Charter Communications to install a fiber, wide-area network communications system that will facilitate the dispatching of fire and emergency medical personnel and equipment in the Ellisville-based operation’s expanding service area. Acceptance of the Charter proposal is based on final approval of a contract covering the various provisions in the original bid. The only other company to submit a proposal was AT&T, but Central County officials determined that bid did not meet the requirements spelled out in the request. Charter’s proposal included network installation costs of $250,000 and monthly service charges of $48,780. The AT&T bid set monthly charges at $49,675 but did not spell out its installation costs. At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Central County Board also approved hiring Network Technology Partners to provide supervision of the dispatching agency’s computer-based operations for a six-week period. The action stemmed from a two-week notice given by a Central County staff member in charge of those activities that he was resigning. In addition, the Board approved an earlier reviewed contract to provide dispatching services to the Crestwood Fire Department effective July 1. The approval leaves the Eureka Fire Protection District as the only agency served by South County Fire Alarm that hasn’t signed an agreement with Central County. South County will cease operations on July 1.

Police reports reveal trend in vehicle break-ins A purse containing numerous personal items, credit cards and eyeglasses was stolen out of an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in an open garage in the 1500 block of Buckhurst Court on Feb. 15, according to a Ballwin Police report released on Feb. 21. The estimated loss was $1800. Alone this item is not exactly newsworthy, but across West County police reports seem to be revealing a trend of items being stolen from cars that are usually unlocked. On Feb. 13, Capt. Gary Hoelzer of Town & Country Police reported a theft from an unlocked vehicle in the 400 block of Cheshire Farm. Taken was a silver Apple MAC laptop computer. Several other Town & Country thefts occured in the same time frame. Recent police reports from Creve Coeur and Chesterfield also show similar thefts. Hoelzer said that over the past three years, thefts from vehicles has been trending down with 44 in 2010, 37 in 2011 and just nine in 2012. “That being said we just had three vehicles broken into. And the common denomi-

nator in all of those was that the vehicles were unlocked,” Hoelzer said. He predicted that 95 percent of thefts from cars would not occur if people locked their cars and the other 5percent could be prevented if people didn’t leave valuables in plain sight. “It’s pretty simple,” he said. But he noted that as often as law enforcement repeat that advice, it’s up to citizens to follow it. “Here’s the problem with leaving your vehicle unlocked in your driveway,” Hoelzer said. “Often the garage door opener is in the unlocked vehicle, providing a would-be thief with access to your garage and potentially your home.” Hoelzer speculated that one of the reasons numbers trended down in 2012 was that Jeremy Burkhalter “was doing hundreds of these before he was arrested by one of our officers.” Burkhalter was arrested in June 2011. At the time of his arrest, he was wanted for 50 incidents of burglaries, car break-ins and thefts in Ballwin alone, and had warrants out for the same type of crimes throughout West County. “He’s due to get out of prison next month,” Hoelzer warned.

Rep. Ann Wagner opens office Missouri’s new, recently elected Member of Congress from the 2nd District, Ann Wagner, wants people to know about her local office. The office is in Suite 201at 301 Sovereign Court, just north of the ManchesterWeidman Road intersection. The phone number is 779-5449.

MISSOURI Voter ID bill passes House The Missouri House passed a new voter ID bill HB 48 & 216 and constitutional amendment HJR 5 & 12 during the week of Feb. 10 to require voter ID at the polls. The constitutional amendment must be passed by a vote of the people. Ballot language appearing on the April 2 ballot, will be: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended so that it will be permissible under the Constitution of Missouri for the General Assembly to enact a general law requiring voters to show valid photo identification in order to vote in person at a public election?” HB 48 & 216 is the enacting language that spells out how a photo ID will work in Missouri. A provision in the bill requires that “the state and all fee offices shall provide one such form of the personal identification required to vote at no cost to any otherwise qualified voter who does not already possess such identification and who desires the identification in order to vote.”

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Ellisville city attorney to draft resolution to remove Mayor Paul from office

By DIANE E. SAMSON Simmering resentment in Ellisville boiled over at the City Council meeting Feb. 20 as the Council, in an apparent lastditch effort to unseat Mayor Adam Paul, voted to direct Paul Martin, city attorney, to prepare a resolution to remove Paul from office under section 3.6 of the city charter. In an apparent reversal of sentiment, Councilmember Michelle Murray (District 3) made the motion directly after a unanimous vote by the Council to accept the recommendation of the Charter Enforcement Commission, to a complaint against Paul that could have resulted in his removal from office. The complaint filed by Elllisville resident Katie James accused Paul of violating the city charter by ordering a police officer to remove a disruptive person from a public meeting on two separate occasions. Murray’s motion was quickly seconded

by Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1). Only Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) voted against the motion. Murray did not include a reason for Paul’s removal in the motion, but Martin said the resolution will include specific terms. He also explained that the process starts with a resolution, which is followed by a hearing, which is followed by a final action. Earlier, during public comments, St. Louis Attorney Chet Pleban, representing Paul, warned the Council against attempts to remove the mayor. “If you continue in these frivolous efforts to try to unseat him, I can guarantee and promise you that those efforts will be met with litigation,” Pleban said. “I’m here to tell you, this mayor is not going anywhere.” Pleban recommended that the Council get back to the business of serving the constituents of Ellisville and stop spending city funds unnecessarily. When asked why she presented the motion, Murray said the Council is compelled to deal with the complaint quickly. “These are very serious charges. We are a charter city and we need to make sure we are taking care of the public’s business,” Murray said. Murray added that the Council had heard comments from residents at the meeting saying that they wanted to move on because there are a lot of things to take care of in the city. She indicated that in order to move on, the Council needed to deal with this issue promptly. Sandra McGrath was one of those residents who is ready to move on. She told the Council during the evening’s second public comments period that she agreed with the recommendation of the Charter

Enforcement Commission to dismiss the complaint against the mayor. “It’s been an embarrassment,” McGrath said. “I’ve always been very proud that I live in the city of Ellisville until the last year. I hope we can get back on track … and put all the petty differences behind us.” However, this latest action from the Council ensures that trouble still lies ahead – straight to court, according to Pleban. He also offered a motivation for the Council’s efforts against Paul. “This is nonsense,” said Pleban. “This is all based upon his position as it relates to the TIF as it relates to Walmart as it relates to his testimony in a lawsuit that is currently pending in a Circuit Court of St. Louis County.” The lawsuit filed Nov. 2 by Ellisville resident Thomas DeBold challenges the conditional use permit the city approved for a new Walmart to be built on Manchester Road at the current site of Clarkchester Apartments, claiming among other things that the city did not have all property owners sign consent forms required for the conditional use permit and that the city did not follow protocol in choosing counsel for the case. Paul and Catherine Demeter, city clerk, gave testimony during the Jan. 30 hearing for that suit, appearing before St. Louis Circuit Court Judge David Lee Vincent III. A decision is due any day. Depending on the ruling, the Sansone Group, developers of the Walmart project, could be required to start the process again to secure a clear conditional use permit. The DeBold lawsuit is just the latest in a series of recent lawsuits and complaints that center around the Walmart project, which was the subject of heated debate over the developer’s request to use tax

increment financing and eminent domain, resulting in the closure of the Clarkchester Apartments. In a move that surprised some Ellisville voters, every councilmember voted for the project with the exception of Reel and Paul. On April 26, 2012, just eight days after the first reading of the ordinance that would approve the Walmart project, a group of concerned citizens formed the Ellisville Article 9 Alliance with the intention of preventing the project from passing. Ultimately the group was unsuccessful in preventing passage of the TIF, but they did make an attempt to recall several Ellisville councilmembers, filing a petition on Aug. 17, 2012, which cited Article 9 of the city’s charter as its basis. Under Article 9 “any elected official is subject to being recalled for no reason or for any reason.” Councilmembers targeted for recall included Pirrello who, in response to the recall attempt, filed his own lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Article 9. Pirrello’s lawsuit was resolved when Judge Thomas Prebil on Sept. 5, 2012, ruled in favor of the recall process being unconstitutional. As the unrest continues, former Ellisville Mayor Ed O’Reilly said that Paul has the town behind him, as a clear majority of the people voted for him in the last election. “Adam is just a nice guy who is trying to do a good job for the city and they’re (the Council is) not letting him,” O’Reilly said. “It’s just sad. We ought to get back to being a community.” Paul, who at the Feb. 20 Council meeting let his attorney speak for the most part, did offer one question: “Why would you do this to our people?”

St. Louis County approves treetop adventure course in Creve Coeur Park By SARAH WILSON Despite considerable opposition, the St. Louis County Council on Feb. 19 approved with a vote of 5-1 an outdoor treetop activities course with a zip line, swings and hanging obstacles into Creve Coeur Park. “It’s unfortunate from our (St. Louis Audubon Society) perspective since we were opposed to it in that location due to our concerns of the impact it may have on bird populations and their habitat,” said Mitch Leachman, executive director for the St. Louis Audubon Society. He said the organization attended every County Council meeting where the activities course was discussed and expressed its opposition each time.

“But I want to emphasize that we were opposed to it in that location,” Leachman said. “We made no particular judgment about the activity itself. We just felt pretty optimistic that there are other places where this activity could be done.” Resident opposition in December 2012 triggered St. Louis County to rethink its proposed plan of bringing the activities course into its Greensfelder Park in Wildwood. Instead, it moved on to Creve Coeur Park with a similar plan. Leachman said the area identified in Creve Coeur Park is within something that the Audubon Society designated as an important bird area, a site that provides an essential habitat for one or more species of bird. There are a total of four

parks within the St. Louis County system that are within these IBAs. “There is a time and place for everything, and everything is not warranted or appropriate in every location,” Leachman said. “And so that was the basis of our objections and our concerns.” However, Tom Ott, acting director for the St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation, said, “we were very hopeful that it would go through and were very pleased that it went through.” Ott said Go Ape!, the company that proposed the course, would design, build and staff it. He also said it would bring 12 new jobs to the St. Louis area. “Go Ape! will work with St. Louis County Parks and any park partners in

the project,” Ott said. “Here in the U.S., Go Ape! has worked with other park partners to ensure environmental impacts are mitigated, and we’re going to do the same here. There’s no heavy equipment used to construct the course. They’re also going to have to go through and get any kind of permits that are required. “County Parks is committed to providing recreational programs that are going to get people outdoors, and this is a very physically challenging and rewarding recreational experience. St. Louis County Parks has already provided a variety of recreational programming and this just further goes along that line. Go Ape! will do that for the citizens of this county.”

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slowed starting at the Route 94 interchange. Westbound traffic will be slowed starting at the Boone’s Crossing interchange. Entrance ramps at Missouri Research Park and Chesterfield Airport Road will be momentarily closed during the daily blasting operations. The blasting work is necessary to build the new shared use path from the end of the new eastbound bridge down to the Katy Trail in St. Charles County. Once the new east-bound bridge is completed and the existing west-bound bridge is demolished, the Levee Trail will then connect to the Katy Trail on the St. Charles County side of the Missouri River. A bicycle and pedestrian pathway will be part of the new bridge construction. Even during the closure, users may access the Levee Trail at three locations: behind the Hardee’s Iceplex, at the west end of the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex and at the Long Road/Edison Road trailhead.

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Manchester Arts, a municipal arts council that seeks to inspire engagement in and appreciation for the arts, has formed a community band in West County. Three performances will take place throughout the summer (June, July and September) in Manchester’s amphitheater in Paul A. Schroeder Park. Individuals are encouraged to dust off those cases, grab their instruments and come to join in the music. Chris Becker, director of bands at Parkway South High and Washington University in St. Louis, will be music director and conductor for the band. He has directed bands in the Parkway School District for 32 years. In addition, Jeremy Knudtson, director of bands in the Valley Park School District, will serve as assistant conductor and manager. A tubist, Knudtson is an

active member of the local music community and a private tuba instructor in the St. Louis area. The Manchester Community Band is open to all abilities, with coaching for those who may be a little rusty. Current players or those wishing to resurrect their performing efforts are welcome. Students entering as high school juniors or above can use the opportunity to keep in shape until fall rehearsals begin. Players from Manchester and beyond are encouraged to join. No auditions are required; everyone is welcome and it is free of charge. Players must play and own a brass, woodwind or portable percussion instrument. For more information, call Mike Clement at 394-5862 or email manchestercommunityband@gmail.com.

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Ellisville City Council bans feeding deer, continues discussion on hunting By DIANE E. SAMSON The Ellisville City Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 20 to ban the feeding of white-tailed deer, Canada geese, ducks and other migratory fowl within the city limits, on public or private land. The ordinance does not apply to the feeding of domestic animals. Violators can be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 or confinement not to exceed 90 days, or both. Each act in which a person violates the ordinance would be considered a separate offense. City Manager Kevin Bookout explained that police officers can exercise discretion in the fines to give warnings as citizens become aware of the ordinance. The Council also discussed an ordinance to allow bow hunting of deer within the city limits during deer hunting season or any other time as specified by the city. The deer hunting policy would be similar to the policy the city of Ballwin passed in October to help control the deer population. Ballwin passed its hunting ordinance after a Ballwin woman was struck by a deer while walking in an Ellisville parking lot. “Other municipalities around us have taken these kinds of steps,” said Councilmember Michelle Murray (District 3). “Our deer population is two to three times the amount that is recommended for an area of this size. We are trying to mitigate this issue in the interest of public safety.” The ordinance would allow bow hunting only (no cross-bows) on 1-acre properties. Property owners could combine their properties to accommodate the 1-acre requirement. Here are some highlights of the ordinance: • Prior to hunting, the property owner must notify the Ellisville police department. • Prior to hunting, the property owner/ hunter must have a $2 million liability insurance policy. • Hunt would conform to all laws of the state of Missouri and regulations as defined by the Missouri Department of Conservation. • Hunters must obtain written permission to hunt on the property of another. • Neighbors must be notified in writing by the property owner of the approximate date and time period of the hunt. • Prior to hunting, the hunter must permanently mark each arrow with his or her Missouri Department of Conservation identification number. • Every individual seeking to hunt must complete an archery hunter safety course. • Hunters would shoot from an elevated position of at least 10 feet and must face the interior of the property. • It would be unlawful to shoot across any street, sidewalk, road or playground; in the direction of any person, vehicle or building, or within 150 yards of any church, school

or playground. Ellisville resident Dan Duffy said he appreciates the city wanting to remove deer for safety issues, but he lives in an area in which children walk through backyards, not always on sidewalks, to Ellisville Elementary and Crestview Middle School. He suggested that property owners may not always know when a child will cut through their yard. He asked that the legislation be changed to a minimum of 3 acres to prevent small lots from being joined together in this area.

“Before you let people like me take pot shots at deer standing by swing sets and picnic tables, I’d like you to think about the consequences of just one possible accident,” Duffy said. Bow hunter Lou Salamone, a resident of Ballwin and member of Suburban Bowhunters, explained to the Council that ordinances such as this have worked very well in other West County municipalities. Ballwin, for instance, has similar lot sizes as Ellisville. Salamone said they wouldn’t be hunting where children are walking

and that members of his group are experts and only take shots that will drop the deer immediately. Mayor Adam Paul expressed concerns, however, of non-experts being able to hunt if they get the liability insurance and a safety course. He said he has had experience hunting deer in which they are hit and run off and worries they could travel to another person’s property to die. Paul objected to a second reading of the bill, therefore, the issue will be revisited at the Council meeting on March 6.

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Ballwin resident Tom Gertz proud to be ‘oldest boy in the troop’ By BETSY ZATKULAK A Scout is trustworthy. A Scout is kind. A Scout is cheerful and reveren, loyal and helpful. A Scout is obedient and brave, clean and thrifty. These are some of the tenets selected from the Boy Scout Law every Boy Scout must recite when he comes up for advancement before the review board. In the scouting world, these words mean something. They are words to learn, practice and live by. No matter which tenet you choose, Scouts, ex-Scouts and leaders past and present believe Tom Gertz, who has served Boy Scout Troop 357 of Ballwin for over 20 years, lives by it. Gertz joined Troop 357 in 1988. His son was already a Scout but the troop needed a leader. Gertz said yes, but only if his son’s friend’s father could co-chair. Today, Gertz calls himself, “The oldest boy in the troop.”

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Recognizing volunteers Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School senior Sarah Sutherlin was selected as one of Missouri’s top High School Youth Volunteers in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. She was invited to Washington, D.C., in May to receive her award along with 100 other high school volunteers from around the country. Sutherlin personally raised more than $10,000 for the American Cancer Society after the disease claimed both of her grandmothers.

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declared a finalist in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program by demonstrating high Chakraborty potential for future academic accomplishment. She also was named a Missouri state winner of the 2012-2013 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, a signature program of the Siemens Foundation that the College Board administered. The award recognizes the nation’s top achievers in the Advanced

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2012 Show-Me a Movie Contest. Their video, “Acid Rain Dissolving the Future,” explains the problem of acid rain and how people can make a difference. Teacher Caroline Podgornik said she was impressed with her students’ work. “These young ladies did an excellent job sharing their ideas and listening to each other,” Podgornik said. “The result was the creation of a dynamic video with a real world message.” Sponsored by Cooperating School Districts, Show-Me a Movie is a digital storytelling contest that provides students in grades two through 12 the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and digital movie making skills. The video, along with the other category winners, will be showcased at the annual Midwest Education Technology Conference. Watch the video at rockwood.k12.mo.us.

Science finalists Rockwood Summit seniors Madeline Driver and Fowzia Osman and Lafayette High senior David Wang achieved finalist standing in the Academy of Science St. Louis Science Fair. Driver’s project was titled, “The Physical and Psychological Benefits on Individuals with Physical-Affecting Disabilities Using Equine-Assisted Therapy.” Osman’s project, “The Role of cisRegulatory Elements in Immunoglobulin Kappa Transcription and Recombination,” focused on a mutation that causes cancer. Wang’s research project was titled, “Identification of Anti-Cancer Drug Targets through

Two-Dimensional Enzyme Profiling.” Through his research, he found that a project oriented specifically toward cancer could have benefits in other areas of research. Teacher Shannon Campbell described Wang as an outstanding student. “David is one of the brightest students that I have ever taught,” Campbell said. “He has excellent problem-solving skills and is very thorough and methodical in lab.” In recognition of their achievements, the students each received a $1,000 scholarship.

Exemplary contributions The Missouri Art Education Association selected Sandy Collins, coordinator of fine arts with the Parkway School District, as the 2013 Supervision and Administration award winner. The award recognizes exemplary contributions and service within the Supervision/Administration Division. Collins works tirelessly on behalf of music, theater and visual arts programs in Parkway. She helped develop Parkway’s MOSAICS Academy, a summer program to provide advanced experiences in art and music for elementary students. Always looking for ways to promote and recognize the work of students and teachers, she instigated the idea of a district-wide online “Virtual Gallery” showcasing the efforts of students, the first of its kind in the St. Louis area. In addition, Collins works in support of the All-District Art Show each spring at Queeny Park, which gives students the opportunity to have their work recognized.

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What the 6-foot Steins has done is a huge accomplishment, Williams said. “It is more impressive in that she essentially did it in three years,” he added. “Her freshman season, she was hurt and only scored 39 points, so to do it within her senior year is impressive.” The magic figure of 1,000 points is something she wanted to achieve, Steins said. “Scoring 1,000 is a testament to how hard I’ve worked in my past to get to where I am now,” Steins said. “Just reaching the milestone has been a dream of mine since

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Reflecting on how it all began going to pass, a group of about 12 of us formed an ad hoc committee and put together a manual on how to be a city,” said Dick Hrabko, who was a member of Chesterfield’s first City Council. Hrabko explained that he wasn’t for incorporation, but if it was going to happen he and others who were already working and living in the area wanted to make sure that it happened right. “What inspired us was Maryland Heights’ incorporation,” Hrabko said, noting that the ad hoc group was not convinced that Maryland Heights had done everything right. “We formed different committees to investigate what it took to be successful as a city. Our intention was to hand the book to the first mayor and Council and say, ‘Here, use it or don’t use it.’” Fred Steinbach, Chesterfield’s first mayor, remembers it as a “big book” and said, “We followed the rules of that book.” The Council and the mayor were not without help. “One of the things I’m most proud of is the fact that the Council and myself chose Mike Herring to be city administrator and Ray Johnson to be chief of police,” Steinbach said. Herring was an experienced city administrator and he brought that experience to bear in shaping policies and procedures that continue to guide Chesterfield today. “It’s really kind of neat to think about that, looking back, the system you put in place 25 years ago still exists and works effectively today,” Herring said. Herring said the goal of the city has always been “to provide quality services, to attract and retain quality businesses and to make Chesterfield a place where – if you are buying a home or opening a business

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field Village the kind of place where people would want to live and work,” Sachs said. Sachs Properties even paid for most of Chesterfield Parkway, Sachs said, “because Dad wanted it to happen sooner rather than later.” Still, he said his father “was pretty hard on himself” in that he would always question whether a project was good enough. “I wish he’d been more the type of guy who would pat himself on the back a little bit, because he really deserved that,” Sachs said. “I mean he did accomplish something incredible.” Sachs said his father stayed true to his vision by holding onto each parcel of his land until he found just the right use. Louis Sachs dreamed of bringing a Fortune 500 company to Chesterfield Village. Now, with Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) building its world headquarters across the street from Chesterfield City Hall, that dream is a reality. The development of RGA’s property and Mercy’s new headquarters, orthopedic hospital and virtual care center east of Chesterfield Mall will keep Chesterfield Village active for the immediate future. But Sachs said his next focus is “Downtown Chesterfield,” more than 100 acres that stretch from the city’s Central Park north along Chesterfield Parkway West to Wild Horse Creek Road. Downtown Chesterfield will be a mix of retail shops, residential dwellings, office space, restaurants, entertainment venues and cultural amenities, including a municipal performing arts center. Like his father, Sachs is committed to developing the remaining 350 acres that his company owns in a way that “continues to create jobs and advances the continuity of living in, working in and enjoying all the amenities of Chesterfield Village.”

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number we needed, but we hired only experienced people so we didn’t have to allow for training. And, with a new department, vacation time didn’t have to be factored in either,” he continued. Some of the positions left unfilled were in supervisory positions, providing the opportunity to promote from within, a practice still followed today. Challenges placed on the young department were not limited to staffing. In 1993, floodwaters left 13 feet of water in the police department’s rented headquarters in Chesterfield Valley. St. Louis County came to the city’s rescue. During the eight months it took for floodwaters to recede and for refurbishing the damaged facility, the police department operated from an underground bunker the county had established as an emergency operations center. Chesterfield’s growth since the flood brought a corresponding increase in the police department’s size and capabilities. Today’s department has an authorized strength of 84 officers, plus 10 civilian personnel. The veteran police chief emphasized that government leaders in Chesterfield “have done a great job” providing his department and others with the resources needed to serve residents effectively. One challenge Johnson and his department undertook voluntarily was measuring the department’s operations against internationally recognized standards of excellence in law enforcement. “We thought we had a highly professional operation but the accreditation process we See TO PROTECT AND SERVE, page C22

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Historic Village preserves area’s past By BETSY ZATKULAK These are high-tech times when homes and businesses seem to pop up overnight, but there is a place in Chesterfield where folks can step back in time and experience an authentic 19th-century historic village. “Faust Historic Village is a reflection on our county’s past as well as a way to teach our children about the rich history of St. Louis County,” said Jim Foley, manager of Faust Historic Village in Faust Park. “Where else in the St. Louis area can you see a one-room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, smokehouse or a detached kitchen?” The Village is situated on a tract of land that once belonged to Frederick Bates, Missouri’s second governor. Leicester Busch Faust and his wife, Mary, subsequently acquired it and in 1968 donated the first 100 acres of the park, which was dedicated and opened to the public in 1973. Preserving the region’s architecture and history, Faust Historic Village features four homes and 16 total structures representing an array of building and architectural styles from log to brick, plus period gardens spanning the period of 1840-1888. “Faust Historic Village started in 1986 when

St. Louis County Parks moved the Mertz Log Cabin to Faust from the campus of Maryville University,” Foley explained. “The goal was to preserve historic structures of different architectural styles from St. Louis County that were threatened with demolition.” Due to the large expense of restoration, all buildings were donated. To be included in the Village, buildings must be from the late 1800s or very early 1900s. Adjacent to the Historic Village is Central Plank Road, which opened in 1851. Visitors can walk the Governor Bates trail, ride the nearby historic St. Louis Carousel, visit the Butterfly House or play at one of St. Louis’ best playgrounds. Faust Historic Village is a popular venue for field trips for young and old. For example, Elderhostels field trips provide grandparents the opportunity to share a unique experience with their grandchildren. “Grandparents can show their children how they grew up and relate personal family stories about their youth or past,” Foley said. “We have many schools who come for their spring field trips or visit for one of our many educational programs.” The most interesting aspect of the His-

The Conway House is one of four historic homes and numerous structures preserved at Faust Historic Village.

ent aspect of life in St. Louis County.” toric Village varies with the visitor. “Kids seem to get excited about the outEvery building and fence that can be used house; they can’t imagine what that was to interpret life in the mid-1800s is utilized. like to have to go outside in the dark to use “Just as every building is of a different the bathroom,” Foley said. “Others like our architectural style, so, too, is every fence. blacksmith shop or the summer kitchen. Every structure is used to interpret a differSee HISTORIC VILLAGE, page C12

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Chesterfield Valley business thrives By JIM ERICKSON By the time the flood waters receded, there wasn’t much left of Jim Graeler’s Chesterfield Valley Nursery. All the trees and other plants he was unable to dig up and move before the levee broke in late July 1993 were dead and buildings on the nursery property at the eastern end of North Outer 40 Road were severely damaged. Earlier when the floodwaters still covered the flood plain formerly known as Gumbo Flats, Graeler had traveled by boat to his home and had broken a second story window to get inside and save some important papers. Looking down the stairway to the first floor, he had seen the muddy torrent coursing through the doors and windows he’d left open to reduce the water’s pressure on the structure. Afterward, as he walked over the still-

sodden ground, he wasn’t sure what he should do – rebuild or move his life in a different direction. A deeply religious man, Graeler did what came naturally – he prayed. “I asked the Lord to lead me where He wanted me to go,” Graeler recalled, his eyes moist from the emotion that remains even after almost 20 years. As he walked, prayed and pondered his future, the unpredictable happened. “A dove flew down and landed on a branch of one of the trees,” Graeler said. Remembering the biblical story of Noah and his use of a dove to learn when it was safe to leave the ark, Graeler viewed the bird’s arrival as a sign that he should rebuild. “It took us about three years to get the operation back to where it was before the flood,” he said. As traumatic as the ’93 flood was, Graeler

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500-year status ultimately sparked a building and development boom that continues today. “That’s what you call progress, and it’s unavoidable,” Graeler said of the many changes he has witnessed in Chesterfield Valley. “But given my roots in agriculture, it’s a little disheartening, too. I grew up as a farm boy and it’s tough seeing fertile farmland covered by concrete and asphalt. “Change is good in a lot of ways, but it’s a double-edged sword sometimes. There’s no denying that all the development in the Chesterfield area has helped my business.” After the setback from the flood, Graeler’s operation continued its steady growth. “Even during the past few years when the economy was down, our business actually has increased about 50 percent,” he noted. Graeler specializes in custom landscape design and installation. “Most of our work is residential, but we do commercial projects, too,” he said. A retail nursery and landscaping supply business and property maintenance activities are included in the operation. The business has 30 full-time employees. The work force peaks at about 40 during warmer weather months. Graeler makes no secret of his religious

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the only one on the east side of the state. Eberwein Dog Park opened in 2011 as well. Geisel said 2011 was “somewhat of a watershed year for the city when it comes to the parks.” “With the opening of Eberwein Park and the amphitheater, the city’s Parks system has become a place that families gather, that organizations go to, that friends go to, to really gather and enjoy,” Geisel said. He said the next phase is “really to

enhance and improve the existing Parks system and to increase the participation levels in the community.” “As we have acquired properties and developed the parks, we sought to create some very unique venues,” Geisel said. He said the city is looking into “big things” for 2013 and encourages residents to visit the city’s website for updates. “In short, I think we’ve concentrated on creating a unique experience and a high-

quality experience, and we’re very proud of what we’ve created,” Geisel said. “Parks is the link between government and our residents that allows us to communicate. “It’s amazing the information that we get from our residents through our Parks system – a vehicle that has opened up a link of communication and a level of participation that we just didn’t have before. It helps makes the city a better city as far as government goes.”

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Science Center’s electric vehicle, a reptile show by Serengeti Steve, music by the Woo Daddies and numerous environmental exhibitors and crafters! (See http://www.chesterfield.mo.us/ earth-day-event.html for full event details.)

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June 1 from 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Celebrate Chesterfield’s anniversary with your fellow residents at a fun family event. Featuring kid’s activities, food trucks, free musical entertainment and fireworks! Check our web site for more details in the coming weeks!

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HISTORIC VILLAGE, from page C7 We try our best to reconstruct each building just as it was originally constructed,” Foley explained. As the city of Chesterfield celebrates its 25th anniversary, Faust Historic Village plays a significant role in its history. “Faust Historic Village has seven buildings from Chesterfield, and Faust Park is preserving a lot of the history of Chesterfield here in the Village for everyone to visit,” Foley said, adding that two “new old” structures soon will be added. “We disassembled the Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop late last summer and will start its reconstruction in a few weeks,” Foley said. Members of the St. Louis Woodworkers Society are in the process of disassembling the Fenton Mercantile, located on Main Street in Fenton, for reconstruction at the Historic Village. In addition to weekday guided and selfguided tours, Faust Historic Village hosts its largest event, the Folk and Fine Arts

Festival, the fourth weekend of September. During the last two weekends of May, June and July, historical re-enactors in period costumes provide tours and a number of demonstrations that illustrate the lifestyles of early St. Louis County settlers and the skills they used to survive. Blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, natural dyeing and other arts are highlighted. On April 20, there will be a new program called the Bug Bonanza, which will include a puppet show and “Bug Hunt,” after which some of the bugs can be redeemed for prizes. On June 5, 26, and July 17, the Village will host a program called “Olden Days of Summer” for day camps and kids, but parents and grandparents can join in, too. Children will be able to make jump ropes with an historic rope machine, hand dip candles, make cornhusk dolls, enjoy a petting zoo and more. For more information about Faust Historic Village and its upcoming programs, visit stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ ParkPages/Faust/HistoricVillage, or call (314) 615-8328.

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On ground owned by Spirit airport is the headquarters of Wings of Hope (WOH) whose domestic Midwest Medical Relief and Air Transport Program (MAT) is augmented by overseas, hands-on programs targeting better health care and helping people become self-sufficient. “Our Chesterfield Valley location right off I-64 makes us readily accessible to anyone in the metropolitan area. When you rely on volunteers as we do, that’s important,” explained Doug Clements, WOH president. WOH currently has humanitarian projects in 46 countries. With some 3,000 volunteers around the globe, including 700 domestically, it is the largest volunteer organization in the Midwest, Clements said. Overseas assignments typically are for two years and St. Louis area residents now are serving in some 20 countries, he added. MAT provides air transportation and other assistance for uninsured or underinsured persons facing major health problems requiring treatment many miles from home. WOH has received numerous awards and recognitions for its humanitarian efforts, including a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago.

Spirit of St. Louis Airport may not be thought about in the same terms as Lambert-St. Louis International, but the reality is that many flights there are from or to airports outside the United States. “In this ever-increasing global economy, Spirit of St. Louis Airport gives area businesses easy access to international markets and serves as a portal to our region for business leaders from around the world,” explained John Bales, the facility’s director of aviation. “This truly adds to the horsepower of the ecoAegion Corp. nomic engine that Spirit has become.” Aegion Corp. is a fairly new name for a Total inbound and outbound flights in 2012 Chesterfield-based company that has been topped 115,000. While that’s well below a operating for more than 40 years. Origipeak of 214,000 reached a number of years nally known as Insituform Technologies, ago before the economic slump, it remains See LOCAL COMPANIES, page C26 the highest of any general aviation airport

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City Fest - Anniversary Celebration! chesterfield.mo.us Celebrate Chesterfield’s anniversary on June 1 from 3-10:30 Fourth of July Celebration p.m. at a fun family event featuring kid’s activities, food trucks, One of the LARGEST fireworks displays in the region. Viewing is at Chesterfield Mall on the parking lot between musical entertainment and fireworks! Macy’s & Dillard’s. Children’s entertainment, food trucks and musical entertainment. Earth Day chesterfield.mo.us/earth-day-event.html On April 27 at Central Park & Chesterfield Amphitheater from Jazz Fest 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. recycle nearly anything, interact with EVie- chesterfieldamphitheater.com the Science Center’s electric vehicle, enjoy a reptile show by Plan to attend the inaugural Chesterfield Jazz Festival on Saturday, Serengeti Steve, music by the Woo Daddies and numerous June 15 at the beautiful Chesterfield Amphitheater. Performances by nationally renowned artists David Benoit, Paul Taylor and environmental exhibitors and crafters! Bach to the Future, along with the St. Louis Jazz All Stars and others. Tickets available soon at Metrotix. Eberwein Dog Park chesterfield.mo.us/eberweindogpark.html This two-acre dog park has a separate area for small dogs and a play area for all dogs. There is a pavilion to provide shelter for owners. The park is open only to Chesterfield residents and each dog must wear a dog park tag. Tags are available at City Hall and are $30 for 2013.

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City’s artistic side looms large By SUE HORNOF In February 2011, Chesterfield ActingMayor Barry Flachsbart and a large group of supporters traveled to Jefferson City to accept the Missouri Art Council (MAC) Creative Community Award. Presented by First Lady Georganne Nixon, the award recognized Chesterfield for its creativity in developing ways to make the arts a prominent feature of the community and an asset to the region and the state. In naming Chesterfield as the Creative Community winner, MAC Arts Award Coordinator Virginia Sanders said, “The award honors the community for putting effort into infusing the arts into its economic development.” To those who live and work in Chesterfield, the award – while certainly an honor – should have come as no surprise. Art has become a part of the fabric of Chesterfield and is evident in its many pieces of public art, exhibits, performing arts productions, galleries, community art projects and arts education opportunities. Playing a key role in the cultivation of arts in the city is Chesterfield Arts, which in 2009 was established through Chesterfield’s Public Art Master Plan as the city’s designated arts agency. Founded in 1995, Chesterfield Arts is overseen by a dedicated board of directors and funded through generous support from the city of Chesterfield, the state of Missouri, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, the Arts Education Council and corporate and individual donations. Chesterfield Arts’ diverse programming is designed to engage the entire community in the various forms of enjoyment art can provide. The organization offers classes for young and old, taught by professional artists; gallery exhibits of quality artwork by regional artists; literary arts competitions for students and adults; creative public art projects, such as the 500-foot mural painted on the floodwall along Edison Avenue; a performing arts series with programs in music, dance and

theater; and the placement of world-class sculptures throughout the city. Recently, Chesterfield Arts challenged college art students in the region with a University Sculpture Competition, and next fall, the winning sculpture will be unveiled in Central Park. A major addition to Chesterfield’s art scene came in 2009 with the installation of “The Awakening,” a monumental, five-piece J. Seward Johnson sculpture placed adjacent to Central Park and donated to the city by late developer Louis Sachs. Other notable sculptures dotting Chesterfield’s landscape include pieces by Ernest Trova, Chesterfield sculptor Don Wiegand and Harry Weber, to name a few. Chesterfield is home to an assortment of art galleries that would make any community proud. Fine Art Ltd., the world’s largest publisher of fine art commemorating special events, has commissioned art for many prestigious events, including more than a dozen Olympic Games, the centennials of the Statue of Liberty and Carnegie Hall, the 500th anniversary of Columbus discovering America, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and men’s and women’s World Cup Soccer. Art Trends Gallery offers one of the most extensive and diverse collections of original art in the region, and The Art Gallery of Hog Hollow represents some of the world’s finest artists, offering original works and limited edition prints. At Artropolis in Chesterfield Mall, art enthusiasts can peruse the works of local artists and craftspeople, enjoy art events and take classes in a variety of mediums. Performing arts productions are plentiful in Chesterfield, too. The West County Family YMCA’s 370-seat Chesterfield Community Theatre stages year-round theatrical productions starring actors from the community and offers theater programming for youth of all ages. The nonprofit Dramatic License Theatre Company presents professional theater and cabaret in an intimate, 85-seat theater at Chesterfield Mall. Chesterfield-based STAGES St. Louis is the region’s foremost

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financing (TIF) district was critical to the success of Chesterfield Commons, as it paid for infrastructure improvements – including the Boone’s Crossing interchange and the 500-year levee – that were essential after the flood of 1993. Today, Staenberg said the Commons generates $500 million in annual sales – and its success has attracted others, including the outlet malls, to the valley. Wolfe said building a shopping center at the west end of the valley fits into the city’s master plans that show “three planned commercial areas that permit retail.”

Herring said the outlet malls, which are expected to generate an additional $150 million in annual sales, will provide yet another shopping experience, one that will be primarily enjoyed by out-of-towners, an estimated 70 percent of who will be coming to Chesterfield for the first time. That fact, said Nora Amato, executive director of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, underscores Chesterfield’s standing as a shopping destination. “If you are here, or anywhere near, there’s no reason to ever go outside (Chesterfield) – we have everything,” she said.

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If the thought of tackling your spring cleaning seems overwhelming, consider this: You just might discover some items of real value amid all that clutter. Perhaps you have a box of toys from your childhood packed away in the attic. Maybe your great aunt left you with a carton of who-knows-what that’s been taking up valuable space in your basement storage area, or perhaps your “junk” drawers are jammed with odds and ends that you haven’t touched in years. Now is the time to empty those drawers, bring those boxes out of hiding and take their contents to professional appraisers who can tell you if they have any real worth and pay you accordingly. “We try to tell people, ‘Don’t make the decision for us,’” said Mike Wilke, co-owner of Manchester Coin & Jewelry and D&M Estate Buyers. “It’s hard to determine sometimes what is worth money and what’s not when you’re looking at things in the basement. “We just had an old metal car that came in. If you would call today and ask, ‘What’s an average metal car worth?’ I’d say $10 to $20. Well, this was worth $1,100.” Wilke and his business partner, David McKinnis man Manchester Coin & Jewelry and D&M Estate Buyers, two companies that operate under one roof. They specialize in rare oddities, and are qualified to appraise, purchase and sell

such items. D & M is much like “Antiques Roadshow” and “American Pickers,” spending every day buying and appraising antiques, estate jewelry, and just about anything old and valuable. McKinnis is interested in purchasing fine timepieces, such as chiming watches – even broken watches and watch parts – but is interested in buying many other items as well. D&M Estate Buyers’ areas of expertise also include fine antiques; fine and rare clocks; War of 1812 through World War II memorabilia; gold and silver coins; fine stringed instruments, including violins, guitars, banjos, mandolins and violas; large diamonds, with an emphasis on Old World cut; historical documents; photos of U.S. presidents and related memorabilia; 18th-century through present-day sterling silver; fine platinum jewelry and all antique jewelry. Manchester Coin & Jewelry is particularly interested in pre-1960 American Indian artifacts, oversized American currency printed prior to 1923, and pre1950s metal toys. “American Indian baskets, clothes and any related items from the early and mid-1900s can be worth considerable amounts of money. Some items are worth thousands of dollars,” said McKinnis. Wilke said that unlike typical gold and jewelry buyers who look at things strictly for their metal and scrap value, he and McKinnis look at watches and fine jewelry in terms of their resale value.

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mittee, Arts Board and the St. Louis Chamber Orchestra Board. 2007 • Maurice “Bud” Hirsch was recognized for volunteering and serving on the Chesterfield Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, Parks Recreation & Arts Advisory Committee, Spirit of St. Louis Airport Noise & Land Use Compatibility Study. 2008 • Kathy Higgins is president of Sachs Properties and was recognized for her service on the city’s Beautification Committee, Arts Commission, on the boards of Stages St. Louis, Faust Cultural Heritage Foundation and the St. Louis County Library. 2009 • Don Wiegand is a worldrenowned sculptor with his studio located in the restored historic Andrew Kroeger Slaughterhouse in the Chesterfield Valley. He established the Wiegand Foundation, which supports numerous charities throughout the area. He also was a charter member of the Chesterfield Historical Society and was involved in establishing the Spirit of Hope Award, which annually recognizes those of the U.S. Armed Forces, entertainers and other distinguished Americans and organizations. 2010 • Joan Schmelig serves on the Beautification Committee for Chesterfield since 1993 and also served on the board of Chesterfield Arts. She is a Board member of the Faust Park Foundation and is a past officer of the Chesterfield Athletic Association and Chesterfield Community Association. She also was instrumental in the disaster recovery efforts following the 1993 flood. 2011 • Mary K. Brown’s priority was to serve Ward 4 and she was devoted to responding to residents. She was always known fondly as the “tree lady” and served as the chair of the Tree Preservation Committee of the Moratorium Committee in 1997. She also served on the Citizens’ Airport Awareness Committee for Ward 4 from 2004 to 2007.

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the camp staff will be in to support your son or daughter,” Thurber said. “And if your son or daughter takes any helpful medications, whether it’s for ADHD, allergies, depression – whatever it might be – camp is not the time to give them a medication holiday. Keep them on that helpful medication, because surely, it will continue to be helpful at camp.” • Spend practice time away from home. Anything from a sleepover at a friend’s house to a week-long stay with grandparents will help first-time campers and parents cope with the separation they’ll experience. • Discuss homesickness. Thurber has done lots of research on kids’ adjustment to separation from home and found there are definite benefits to talking with children prior to camp about the best ways to cope with homesickness. Tips on what to say can be found in “The Summer Camp Handbook,” a book Thurber co-authored that includes homesick prevention tips and is available for free download at summercamphandbook.com. Or, consider purchasing “The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success,” a $10 DVD/CD set produced by the American Camp Association that serves as a homesickness prevention tool. Available at campspirit.com, it has been shown to lower the intensity of first-time campers’ homesickness by an average of 50 percent. • Use a wall calendar. Marking off the days until camp provides good psychological preparation for the camper. • Plan correspondence. Send your child to camp with pre-stamped, pre-addressed envelopes, stationery and pencils. • Make no pick up deals. If your child asks if you will come get them from camp early if they get homesick, do not agree to it. Instead, express optimism and your confidence in the child. • Enjoy yourself. Remember your child will be having a great time at camp!

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Beyond snail mail: how today’s campers connect to home By CAROL ENRIGHT As cellphones have created a culture in which children are in constant contact with their parents, camps have pushed back by telling campers to leave technology at the door. But more and more camps are tapping into technology to help parents stay connected. Bunk1 is an electronic service that allows parents to keep an eye on how their children are doing without disrupting the traditional camp experience. Parents access the password-protected service through the camp’s website. From there, they can view photos that the camp posts and send oneway emails to their campers. Camp staff then prints, sorts and delivers the emails to the cabin mailboxes, just like traditional mail. Campers are not allowed to email their parents back; however, they can handwrite notes on the email printouts, which are then faxed to the Bunk1 system and delivered to parents’ email boxes as PDF files. Ari Ackerman, founder of Bunk1, said his service introduces technology into camp in a manner that does not detract from the traditional camp experience. “It’s not only non-intrusive,” Ackerman said, “but it also keeps the campers doing what they should be doing in camp, which is being outdoors and playing ball and feeling the camaraderie and the magic, which is what it’s all about.” Camp Taum Sauk, located in the Ozarks, is one of about 2,000 camps nationwide that uses Bunk1. Nick Smith, who owns Taum Sauk, agreed that Bunk1 is a good

way to use technology without hindering the camp experience. “We try to get them totally unplugged with all the electronics,” Smith said. “It’s just the convenience of seeing that their kids are smiling and having fun. That’s always been kind of the unknown: How are they doing? Are they changing their clothes? That kind of stuff.” YMCA’s Camp Lakewood, also in the Ozarks, does not use Bunk1, but Camp Director Matt Garcia said his staff photographer posts photos to the camp’s Flickr account every day, and parents may email their children. Much like the Bunk1 service, camp staff prints out the emails and delivers them along with the regular mail. However, Camp Lakewood campers are not allowed to email their parents. Garcia stressed the importance of children learning independence while away from home. “One of the greatest things that a traditional program like ours provides is that separation experience for parents and campers, and it teaches the self-reliance and the independence and the problem solving,” Garcia said. “I know camps that have cellphones in the cabins, and (campers) spend more time talking to their parents than they do talking to their actual counselors. Philosophically, we believe that separation is part of the experience. If anything goes remotely wrong in any way, shape or form, the parents are going to get a phone call from us immediately, so it’s certainly not a safety issue.”

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Getting the most from doctor visits In survey of U.S. doctors conducted last year by The Physicians Foundation, 80 percent of the 13,575 responding physicians cited “patient relationships” as the most satisfying part of their job. Unfortunately, cultivating those relationships takes time, and due to heavy patient loads and required paperwork, many doctors are finding themselves short on time. “A good doctor-patient relationship is essential to achieving the best possible care, but the reality is (that) most doctors have less and less time to spend with each patient,” said Dr. Paul Griner, a hematologist/internist, and past president of the American College of Physicians offered the following suggestions for making the most of doctor visits: • Prepare your thoughts ahead of time so you can be as precise and accurate as possible. What are the symptoms? When did they begin? What were you doing at the time? How do activity or rest affect your symptoms? What makes them worse? Have you been able to do anything to relieve the symptoms? How have they affected your daily activities? Don’t withhold any information that might be relative to your symptoms. • Be on time or early so you are ready when the doctor or doctor’s team is ready for you.

• Research your health concerns ahead of time, and use the information to help focus your questions. Use reliable resources, such as mayoclinic.com, uptodate.com, the National Cancer Society, and the Harvard Health Letter. • Bring your medications, or a list of them, with you. • Bring copies of results of tests or procedures from other physicians. • Wear clothes that make it easy for you to be examined. • Let your doctor know if you are using any complementary or alternative medicine. • Bring a spouse or other relative with you when the problem is complicated. Two pairs of ears are better than one for remembering what the doctor said.

New option for AFib patients Doctors at Mercy Hospital St. Louis were the first in Missouri to perform a non-surgical procedure to reduce the risk of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition characterized by rapid and irregular heartbeat and high risk of heart failure and stroke. On Feb. 13, electrophysiologist Dr. Mauricio Sanchez and interventional cardiologists Drs. Anthony Sonn and Clark McKenzie used sutures to tie off a left atrial appendage (LAA), which is the source of blood clots leading to stroke in patients with AFib. With their patient under general anesthesia, the doctors guided two catheters into the patient’s heart to seal the LAA with a pre-tied suture loop. According to Sanchez, the technique is a safe alternative for patients diagnosed with AFib who cannot take blood thinners due to a history of bleeds or because they are at high risk for falling. “This procedure has the potential to save many lives,” Sonn said. “AFib patients who can’t be on blood thinners to prevent stroke risk now have an option. Before this procedure, they would be on an aspirin a day and take their chances.”

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On the calendar Missouri Baptist Medical Center presents “Fit for Function: Prevent Age-Related Muscle Loss” from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. The free program covers new research proving basic strength training can reverse age-related muscle loss. Through a screening and presentation, attendees age 60 and older learn what it means to be functionally fit and whether or not they pass the test based on national norms. Registration is required. Call (314) 996-5433, or visit missouribaptist.org. ••• “Advances in Ankle Replacement Surgery” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. Dr. Gary Schmidt, an orthopedic surgeon at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, will explain advances in ankle replacement surgery. To register, call (314) 542-9378, or visit barnesjewishwestcounty.org/classes.

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Club swimming In 2013, the Clayton Shaw Park Tideriders have entered their 75th year as a local competitive swim team. CSP is excited to celebrate 75 years of fostering fitness, friends, and fun while aiming to coach athletes of all ages to be champions in life through excellence in competitive swimming. The Tideriders competed in the recent Division II Championship held at Lindbergh High and Rockwood Summit High. It was a

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College volleyball Sisters Sarah and Ali Arbogast, both Marquette graduates, continue to do well in college volleyball. Sarah recently finished her third season on the Suffolk University Rams. During this past season, she played setter, outside hitter and middle blocker. She finished third in points scored. Ali just finished her second year as graduate assistant coach for Armstrong Atlantic State University. The Pirates went 33-6 and were the Peach Belt Conference champs. The team won the postseason conference tournament and competed in the NCAA II tourney. Ali joined the Pirates in 2011 from the University of South Florida, where she was a four-year standout for the Bulls from 2006-2009. A first-team All-Big East Conference middle hitter and AVCA All-Northeast Region performer as a senior, Ali finished her four-year career at USF as the school’s fourth all-time leading blocker with 430 total blocks and second all-time leader in block assists with 380. She hit .326 as a senior and led the Big East in blocking, averaging 1.49 blocks per set and ranking among the Top 10 nationally. After her time with the Bulls, Ali played professionally in Italy for one season before returning to the U.S. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in sports medicine from Armstrong.

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PEOPLE Sterling Bank has added McLane Poteet as vice president/loan officer. He will be located at the bank’s Chesterfield location, scheduled to open in late March at Hwy. 40 and Poteet Clarkson Road. ••• Dr. Timothy Schloss, an interventional cardiologist with Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular, recently was selected as section chief of interventional cardiovascular medicine for Mercy Schloss Heart Hospital ••• CPAs Theresa (Terry) Stading, of Ellisville, and Martin Wild, of Ballwin, have been admitted to the partnership of CPA firm Kiefer Bonfanti & Co. ••• Myles Eaton has joined Gershman Mortgage as a senior loan officer in its Chesterfield office. ••• Ronald Beck, of Wildwood, has joined Eagle Bank as senior vice president of commercial loans. ••• The Camp Rainbow Foundation, based in Chesterfield, recently named Debbi Braunstein to its newly created position of executive director. ••• Stephen Bourneuf has joined the executive staff of STAGES ST. LOUIS as associate artistic director. ••• Jane DeFalco, M.D., Darryl Cohen,

D.O., and Glenn Cheng, M.D., previously of Chesterfield Pediatrics, recently joined Mercy Clinic, forming Mercy Clinic Pediatrics Chesterfield, located at 16216 Baxter Road, Suite 310.

PLACES MORE, REALTORS has announced an expansion to include locations in Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Westport and Clayton Business Centers, effective March 1. The main office is located at 100 Chesterfield Business Parkway, Suite 200. The real estate brokerage’s leadership includes John Williams and Dennis Norman, both of whom are past presidents of the St. Louis Association of Realtors, and Nick Sepac. Brokers Patti Accardi Baum and Terry Peterson recently joined the company.

EDUCATION & NETWORKING The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a First Friday Coffee networking event at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1 at Executive Financial Group, 12935 N. 40 Drive, Suite 106. Chamber members register at westcountychamber.com; non-members are welcome and may register by calling 230-9900. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO & Showcase is from 4-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road. Area businesses demonstrate and promote their products and services. Give-aways, raffle prizes, food and more are featured. For more information on exhibiting or attending, visit chesterfieldmochamber. com, or call Stella at 532-3399.

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Com mu n it y Event s BENEFITS The annual Kiwanis Club of Southwest County Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, March 2 at Valley Park Middle School, One Main St. in Valley Park. Soda and light snacks are provided with some foods available for purchase. Guests may bring food, but the campus is alcoholfree. Admission is $160 per table of eight, and funds benefit a little girl who has undergone a successful heart transplant, along with other Kiwanis projects. Call Kathy at 923-3690, or email jdycgust@aol.com. ••• The annual Good Shepherd FLY (Fellowship of Lutheran Youth) Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, March 2 at the church’s gym, 327 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. Guests may play as individuals, families or tables of eight. Chips, snacks and soda are provided, and there will be a silent auction. Proceeds support the youth 2013 mission trip. Tickets are $20 per person in advance/$25 at the door. Call Becky Howard at 391-6685, ext. 17, by Feb. 28. Visit goodshepherdlutheran. com for more information. ••• The annual Woerther Elementary PTO rummage sale is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the school, 314 New Ballwin Road. All proceeds go toward the purchase of new trophy cases for the lobby. Contact Lisa

Allen at mommy119698@yahoo.com. ••• Rockwood School District employees host “Party for Life” from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Ballwin VFW Hall, 115 Mimosa Lane, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The Benefit Blues Band, Foxcreek Band and Stonewheel perform. Food, a cash bar and raffle tickets are featured. Tickets are $5 at the door; children are admitted free of charge. To make a donation, call Bill at (314) 422-8067 or Tammy at 234-7215.

FAMILY AND KIDS A skate party for students in grades six through eight is from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, March 1 at Hardee’s Iceplex, 16851 N. Outer 450 Drive in Chesterfield. Admission is free and guests receive a hotdog, soda and chips. Wear warm clothing and long socks. Skates are provided at no cost for those who need them, and younger skaters should bring a bike helmet for protection. Chesterfield Alliance for Positive Youth and the Chesterfield Police Department supervise. Email Earl Barge at ebarge@att.net.

FISH FRIES American Legion Post 208 fish fries are from 4:30-7:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of every month and every Friday during

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LIVE PERFORMANCES Eureka Theatre Company presents its spring play, “The Curious Savage,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 7-9, at Eureka High School, 4525

Hwy. 109. Tickets are $6 in advance/$8 at the door. Email etc@rockwood.k12.mo.us. ••• Local celebrity storytellers will read to children on March 1-2 at Chesterfield Mall and West County Center. Celebrity Story Times will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. both days as part of the Read Across America celebration. The reading initiative is being held in partnership with local public libraries and includes a month-long donation drive for new children’s books to benefit local hospitals.

SPECIAL INTEREST St. Martin’s Episcopal Church hosts a series of musical Lenten programs from 5:30-6 p.m. on Wednesdays through March 27 at the church, 15764 Clayton Road in Ellisville. The program is followed by a potluck and educational offering by Rev. Dr. Warren Crews, a noted theologian and church historian. Email jlange846@aol. com, or visit stmartinschurch.org. ••• A baseball-themed Senior Lunch is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at Eureka Community Center. Admission is $5. For reservations, call 938-6775.

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