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union leaders who attempt to use destructive strong armed tactics to further their own agenda rather than supporting the wishes of their constituents that they were elected to represent in a positive manner. It is mind-boggling that with the issues In support of the facing this community, Pirrello has focused Fair Tax Act his efforts on doing everything possible to To the Editor: distract Mayor Paul from getting anything Poverty should never be the goal of a accomplished. government tax structure yet our income I commend the mayor for sticking it out tax is designed to keep working people poor. while he is surrounded by such a group of Hidden corporate taxes raise the wholesale morons. It must be terribly frustrating. cost of goods and services while the 7.65 Clearly, the motives of Pirrello are politipercent payroll tax ensures less take-home cal and not advantageous to the community. pay for buying goods and services. The irresponsibility that he exhibits while Although the wealthiest avoids paying fed- ignoring the popularity of this elected eral income taxes thanks to deductions, their mayor and the outcry of the citizens who investment capital needed for job creation is oppose the Walmart development is only forced overseas to avoid capital gains taxes. hurting the community and its citizens. Not only does the working poor get poorer While not a resident of Ellisville myself, I and the wealthy shifts capital overseas, our live just outside the city limits. Ellisville is the industries can’t compete in global markets. closest business community and one which I Capital gains taxes are 11.5 percent higher must travel through to get anywhere else, so than the average tax rate for the 34 nations the decisions of this Council affect me daily. in the Organization for Economic CooperaOther neighboring jurisdictions have tion and Development (OECD). And with their share of issues on the city councils, Regarding responsible our corporate tax being the highest in the but fortunately not to the magnitude of bidders world, there is little incentive for foreign Ellisville’s frivolity. What a disgraceful To the Editor: investment to come to the U.S. waste of energy, money and time unnecesSt. Louis County’s responsible bidder A consumption tax, The Fair Tax Act sarily. They should all be embarrassed. law was grievously misrepresented by Mr. of 2013, filed in the House on Jan. 3 with I dread to see what will come next from Patrick Ishmael in his recent letter to the a record number of first day co-sponsors under this big top. Something positive Advice for Obama editor (“Union vs. non-union,” West News- (53), ends personal income taxes, business would be a refreshing change. To the Editor: magazine, Feb. 6). income taxes, payroll taxes, capital gains Rod Gillies So President Obama doesn’t like those The purpose of the responsible bidder taxes, estate and gift taxes and alternative Wildwood “tax loopholes for the rich.” He’s always law is to cater to a narrow interest or to minimum tax. It generates equal tax revblaming the Republicans for letting their simply prop up labor unions. enues while creating jobs. I encourage you *The actual date of the naming of Old friends take advantage of them. In St. Louis County, to be considered to learn more at fairtax.org. Slave Road was 1979, which means the During his first two years as president he a responsible bidder the contractor must Beverly Martin road has only existed as Old Slave Road had all three branches of the government. have employees who meet federal guideFulton for 34 years not 134. Why didn’t he change the tax code then if lines for OSHA (Occupational Safety the loopholes are so distasteful to him? and Health Administration ) training and Ellisville under the big top The reason: His rich, fat-cat donors use approved apprenticeship programs. them also. He won’t tell you that. While Mr. Ishmael would like to argue To the Editor: He’s flying around in Air Force One too that this definition only protects special The Ellisville City Council has turned into much. interests, the reality is that protects the a circus and has its fair share of clowns. A word of advice: “Stay in D.C., and act taxpayer by ensuring the highest quality Led by ringleader former Mayor Matt like a president instead of a campaigner workforce is building county projects. Pirrello and his misguided followers, the who distorts the truth.” Non-unions contractors are not prohibited latest antics of this group are neither enterMarcia Meyer from bidding on projects by the responsible taining nor amusing. Ballwin bidder law. However, low bid contracts with The citizens of this community should an unskilled workforce are prohibited. be outraged and I hope that they are paying If non-union contractors are concerned as much attention to the disruptive and diswith these regulations, they should invest tracting actions of this elected group as the Responding to in their workforce by providing federally city police does who regularly lurk in the ‘What’s in a name’ approved OSHA training and apprentice- shadows along Kiefer Creek, Old State and Submit your letter to: To the Editor: ship programs. Clarkson roads looking for speeders. I find the article (“What’s in a name” It seems Mr. Ishmael has forgotten what When the next election occurs, the citieditorwest@newsmagazine.com cover story, West Newsmagazine, Feb. 20) to most of us know, those who have the best zens should act appropriately and rid thembe more about political correctness than con- training build the highest quality products. selves of this divisive group once and for cern for preserving the history of this area. Thus, the responsible bidder law provides the all. These officials remind me of the fat cat To the Editor: I am dismayed by the proposal of a few residents to change the name of Old Slave Road. The name has existed for at least 130 years and evokes a needed image and reminder of the history on which it is based. To change the name merely because a few people perceive it to be politically incorrect would be a sad injustice to the people who lived and died there under slavery. What appalls me even more than the proposal itself is the fact that the chair of Wildwood’s Historical Preservation Commission supports the proposal and cites such such silly justification for the change. “Win-win,” indeed. Signage to commemorate the area’s history could be installed with or without changing street names. And, I would think the cost of creating a new sign and changing all maps and existing references to the name will far exceed the cost of a few stolen signs over the foreseeable future. Wildwood’s Historical Preservation Commission is responsible for preserving, not rewriting history. I ask: “What would Thomas Sowell say about this proposal?” James C. Miller Wildwood

The Mount Pleasant Colored Baptist Church (the correct name listed on the deed of which I have a copy) sits on the edge of our property which was a part of the Henry Tyler estate. Tyler and his wife deeded the property to the church. There are approximately 26 gravesites including three for Elijah Madison’s family. There also are several other Civil War veterans buried there as well as other families from this area. This area is rich with the history of these men and women. At one time, slaves escaping from the South came by the underground railroad and were hidden in a house on Centaur Road. The Old Slave Road name reflects the history of the area of which we are quite proud. I agree with Mrs. Branson. The Wilsons chose to live there knowing what the name was. Why should it be changed after 134 years of it being Old Slave Road?* Barbara Larimore Wildwood

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Where’s the logic? In Wildwood, passionate discussions continue about the renaming of Old Slave Road. People on both sides of the debate have strong opinions. But outside Wildwood, many people may have never even heard of Old Slave Road – that is until now. On Feb. 26, Robin Quivers, a news anchor on the “Howard Stern Show,” introduced Old Slave Road to the world – or at least the world defined by Stern’s listeners. Quivers she brought up the topic of the name change during her “It’s time for Robin’s news” segment. She told Stern and his listeners that “there’s a road that may get a name change in Missouri. The road is called Old Slave Road.” Stern said Quivers likes those names because it reminds people of history. That’s part of the debate in Wildwood. All this talk of street names offers up food for thought and a new game to play on cross county road trips, “Find the streets with the most unusual names.” In Chesterfield, a good example would be Pine Corpse Path. Yes, you read that right – corpse, as in dead body. Was the developer paying homage to the trees that were bulldozed to make way for the street and the homes along it? And if so, why not call the resulting roadway Fallen Pine Path? Who knows? Maybe the goal was to create a street that people would talk about. “Did you say corpse? You live on a street named corpse?” In a region as large as West County, it’s hard to know what every developer was thinking when every street was named – or what logic was used. Pine Corpse Path is off of Baxter Road. Now that’s a really good name. It’s easy to spell, even for a kindergartner, and it fits neatly on any size envelope. Perhaps that’s the logic that should be used in naming roads. In the same vein, logic seems to be lacking in the assignment of street suffixes. For instance, “road” is often used to describe a main roadway in both residential and commercial areas, but it

might also be given to a rural passage that is more dusty and picturesque, or one that is philosophical as in “The Road Not Taken.” Likewise “street” is a very common suffix that can describe a small residential roadway or a major arterial one. Some cities have naming policies and set guidelines such as “streets with planted medians should be known as boulevards or parkways.” But one wonders what policy, or lack thereof, produced Olive Street Road in West County, or a favorite in St. Charles County – Upper Bottom Road, which to outsiders seems to make no logical sense. In a rare display of common sense, the U.S. Postal Service has declared that suffixes don’t really matter. They simply wants street names to be unique, without regard to suffix, so that mail carriers can find the residence or business even if the suffix is left off. There are a few other reasonable guidelines, such as street names should sound dissimilar, but basically developers and cities are left to name streets whatever they deem appropriate. Try to give directions to St. Louis visitors and the naming of local streets takes a another illogical turn, especially if the visitor hails from a city like Tulsa where a system of logical street naming does exist. These conversations often bring into question not only unusual name choices, but also the many, many roadways that have multiple names. Clarkson Road for instance is only Clarkson until it crosses Manchester and becomes Kiefer Creek Road – and there are other examples too countless to mention. One that hangs on stubbornly is Hwy. 40 even though MoDOT maintains that the proper name of the West County roadway is Interstate 64. Which is it? Are you a Hwy. 40 purist or an I-64 embracer? And while we’re on the topic, what’s your favorite street name peculiarity? Join the conversation online at newsmagazinenetwork.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/westnewsmagazine.

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DES PERES Landscape renovation SWT Design has been given a contract for up to $58,500 by the Des Peres City Council to design a monument with landscape features to replace the one currently located on the southwest corner of Manchester and Ballas roads. Funds reserved from the close of the Manchester/Ballas Tax Increment Financing District for West County Center will be used to cover the cost of the improvements. The suggested design, presented during a pre-Council work session, includes a waterfall similar to the one located at Chesterfield City Hall and will provide a “parklike” setting to the busy intersection.

ELLISVILLE Judge finds in favor of city on conditional use permit On Feb. 26, a ruling handed down by St. Louis Circuit Court Judge David Lee Vincent III found in favor of the city of Ellisville and its City Council in approving “Walmart Stores, Inc.’s and Sansone Group, Inc.’s application for a conditional use permit and site development plan approval to allow the construction and operation of a general merchandise department store over 50,000 square feet with multiple tenant space, a structure over 30 feet in height with a drive-through, and the sale of every class of liquors by the package, including Sunday sales.” In November, Ellisville resident Thomas DeBold challenged the legality of the conditional use permit, contending that the city

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Better planning The Wildwood City Council on Feb. 25 approved a resolution to endorse and ratify the Gateway Bike Plan, as an addendum to the city’s already adopted Mobility and Access Plan, which is intended to encourage regional cooperation in the expansion and improvement to bicycling facilities, along with promoting education and enforcement of current rules and regulations for safety and awareness. The resolution also includes the implementation of the provisions necessary to create “complete streets.” Complete streets are defined as roadways that are constructed with all users in mind – including bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and riders, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. As the network of facilities has grown, the need for better planning of future extensions and connections became necessary, particularly when seeking grant funding. With the city’s Mobility and Access Plan, the city has been following its recommendations and guidelines in planning, developing and constructing new facilities. Under direction and funding from the Great Rivers Greenway District, a regional plan for bicycles was developed to address the goals and recommendations that are consistent with the city’s Mobility and Access Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the matter and recommended that the Department of Planning and Parks prepare a favorable report, which would then be forwarded to the City Council.

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State auditor rates Rockwood School District ‘fair’ “Many of these projects should have been bid out,” said Schweich. Schweich then addressed the conflict of interest of Rockwood School Board Director Steve Smith, who was employed by Glenn Construction Co., when he was appointed to the Board in May 2010. The audit found that Smith voted for 12 projects approved from January 2011 to June 2012 that resulted in more than $189,000 in fees to Glenn Construction Co. The Board has disputed this piece of the audit’s finding, stating that two Missouri School Board Association attorneys found “no legal conflict” in Smith voting for these change orders. But Schweich disagreed. “We think, very clearly, that if somebody Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich (at podium) presented the findings of the state’s audit is approving change orders that will result to concerned citizens and Rockwood staff on Feb. 27. Seated, from left to right, are auditors in fees going to their company that is a conHarry Otto, Steven Re and Chris Vette. (West Newsmagazine photo) flict of interest under state law,” he said. Schweich said the relationship with By CAROL ENRIGHT exclusively managed the district’s bond Glenn Construction Co. “was the principal Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich construction projects for the past 20 years, problem, because it involves tens of milon Feb. 27 rated the Rockwood School for work related to the last four bond issues lions of bond issue dollars and we believe District “fair” on a scale of excellent, good, going back to 2003. a lot of money could have been saved had fair and poor at a presentation of audit find“The contracts were ambiguous,” Schweich the issue been handled appropriately.” ings for the year ended June 30, 2012. said, “but it does appear that there was double In fact, Schweich said the district’s rating Schweich said the rating “means that we payment for some of the work to the amount would have been higher had it not been for found several findings that require manage- of $1.2 million over the four bond issues.” this issue. ment’s immediate attention, but we did not Schweich said the audit also found “sigThe audit found the district often hired find any fraud, any criminal conduct or the nificant issues with change orders” that professional contractors without a competivery serious violations that would result in were approved without a competitive bid- tive bidding process. It singled out the cona poor rating.” ding process. troversial hiring of two former colleagues Schweich said the “most serious findFor example, the audit found 36 change of Superintendent Bruce Borchers in Octoing” was $1.2 million in overpayments to orders for work completed at Marquette See ROCKWOOD AUDIT, page 19 Glenn Construction Co., which has almost High from 2010-2012 totaling $1.8 million.

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Superintendent’s contract renewed By Carol Enright In a closed meeting on Feb. 24, the Rockwood Board of Education voted 4-3 to extend Superintendent Bruce Borchers’ contract for one more year through June 30, 2016. Board President Janet Strate, Vice President Matt Doell and Directors Steve Banton and Keith Kinder voted in favor of the extension. Directors Bill Brown, Sherri Rogers and Steve Smith voted against the extension. In a press release, Strate praised Borchers for his focus on student achievement. However, Brown, who joined the Board in 2012, said, “I don’t believe we can ignore the information and feedback we have received from some of our staff and community members. They have made it clear it’s time for a fresh start and a change in direction.” Borchers’ salary will remain at $234,600. According to Strate, he approached the Board earlier this year with a request for no salary increase should his contract be extended. The Board came under fire a year ago for giving the superintendent a 2 percent salary hike while facing significant budget cuts. Borchers has been with the district since 2010.

Ellisville mayor suspended while misconduct charges are investigated charges against Paul are being investigated. Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) was absent from the special meeting and City Manager Kevin Bookout watched the proceedings from the hallway of city hall. During the meeting, Paul expressed the desire to discuss the 10 pages of charges against him, but City Attorney Paul Martin said there would be time for that at the hearing if the resolution passes, which it did. Prior to the resolution passing, Paul was allowed to speak to the charges that he was drinking alcohol during Council functions and that he suggested Bookout use the city’s message boards to advertise certain private events, one of which was being held at a private business owned by a political supporter. Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul The resolution, which was made available to the public prior to the Feb. 27 meeting, references three occasions on which Paul is By DIANE E. SAMSON The Ellisville City Council on Feb. 27 accused of drinking. The first alleges that “on unanimously voted to approve the prelimi- a date unknown, but at a closed meeting in the nary resolution concerning the removal of city hall conference room during the summer Mayor Adam Paul for up to 45 days while of 2012 … the (city) manager smelled alco-

hol on the mayor’s breath and asked the mayor what he was drinking.” According to the resolution, “the mayor admitted to the city manager that he was drinking vodka.” The other two occasions cited included one “on July 18, 2012, during an open meeting in the city hall conference room” where Paul is accused of having a Thermos container “on the floor between his feet” and that the mayor “used (an) energy drink to top off the container that was on the floor and proceeded to drink from that container.” During the Feb. 27 meeting, Paul said he was pouring his energy drink over ice in his Thermos. He further explained that the message board issue was for the Ronald McDonald House and BackStoppers and was not an order, but a request of a resident. He added that these charges were vague and defaming to his character. “To say something as ridiculous as I am mixing a mini-bar of drinks in a closed session of 60 people that come to these meetings every single week,” said Paul. “It’s the

most ridiculous thing in the world.” The city hall was packed with Ellisville residents supporting Paul, some wearing “AP” stickers. During public comments, Ellisville resident John Ellebrecht said he was appalled at the end of the last meeting when Councilmember Michelle Murray (District 3) made a motion at the last minute for the resolution to be drafted. He said if the Council is going to remove the mayor, it should be “done openly, not in backdoor meetings.” “What I saw was a political move … with the public having no clue it was coming,” Ellebrecht said. “If you have valid reasons, then bring it up in a coherent way so the people can see it and not at the last minute at a meeting.” Ellebrecht said if people in the city really want to remove their mayor, then the Council needs to explain that there’s been this overwhelming cry that the people don’t See ELLISVILLE MAYOR, page 14

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Impassioned debate of name change for Old Slave Road continues By SARAH WILSON Wildwood’s Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 27 voted to make the recommendation that the Old Slave Road site is historically significant and that the existing property owners should be the ones to “choose a name that gives honor and respect to the people that lived, worked, died and were buried in the area.” The attention on Old Slave Road transpired when Karen Fox, who lives on the road, petitioned to have the name of the road changed. Old Slave Road, which is located on the west side of Wild Horse Creek Road, has a rich history that originates back to a time in the 19th century when plantation landowners owned slaves. Some residents have said that the name “slave” brings up an insensitive topic. Others have said it is an accurate depiction of the area’s rich history. Fox emphasized that she was never embarrassed of the road’s name, but that it offends people. “What we have said is there could be a better way to recognize this history,” Fox said. The primary suggestion being considered for the road’s name change is “Elijah Madison.”

Madison was a former slave on a local plantation who served as a member of the United States Colored Infantry in the Union Army after acquiring his freedom. Madison is buried behind the remains of a late 19th-century African-American church and cemetery, known as Mount Pleasant African Baptist Church Cemetery, also located along Wild Horse Creek Road. Wildwood resident Bill Kennedy disagreed with the idea that one slave should be singled out and have the road renamed in honor of him.

“It’s kind of like recommending Lewis Ray Manton, another Wildwood resiwithout Clark,” he said. dent, said he opposes the request to change But Fox maintained, “It is our intent to the road name on the grounds that it is an name our road in memory and in honor “attempt to rewrite and sanitize history, of him. We believe he represents not just diminish public awareness, eliminate hishimself. torical reference, but most important, has “He represents many slaves who lived no reference to the slaves buried there.” The commission will view the final recand worked here.” Other names that have been suggested ommendation at its next meeting. Then the are Freedmen, Old Slave Cemetery Road, recommendation will head to the AdminisMadison Valley Lane, Coleman Lane, tration/Public Works committee. The City Mount Comfort, Spicewood Farms and Council will ultimately make the decision Spiceberry Court. whether to change the name of the road.

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COO jokes merger of Chesterfield, Wildwood could ease tax pool woes By CAROL ENRIGHT It’s no surprise that Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger and St. Louis County Chief Operating Officer, Garry Earls, expressed polar opposite views on the fairness of the current county pooled tax system at the Progress 64 West luncheon on Feb. 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield. Geiger reiterated his well-known opposition to the system. Earls cited its benefits. While Geiger called the pooled sales tax structure a “hybrid welfare system” that not only helps to prop up smaller cities, “but also provides revenue to some of our wealthiest municipalities,” Earls suggested that tax revenue sharing was necessary, from the county’s point of view, to ensure the provision of services such as road maintenance. Geiger acknowledged that Chesterfield’s proximity to Hwy. 40 benefits the city – a point which Earls honed in on when he said that the county pays for the roads that support economic growth in places like Chesterfield. “The roads bring the residential folks there, and they bring the commercial properties there – and the commercial properties are what pay the sales taxes,” Earls said. He then asked, “Where is the Chesterfield investment in the roads to bring the retail sales there?” In Chesterfield, St. Louis County maintains Baxter Road, Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield Parkway, Kehrs Mills Road, Long Road, North Outer 40 Road and Olive Street Road. MoDOT maintains Hwy. 40 and Clarkson/Olive. Roads aside, Geiger said Chesterfield contributes about $12 million annually to the pool, but receives only $6 million. In contrast, in 2011, Wildwood contributed $1.7 million to the pool, yet received $4.1 million; and Clarkson Valley contributed $41,000 to the pool and took out $330,000. Geiger also said the system discourages pool cities from generating “significant and sustainable economic development,” such as the two outlet malls being built in Chesterfield Valley. He noted that just one outlet mall is expected to generate $150 million in sales revenue, which equates to about $1.6 million in sales taxes. Of this, St. Louis County will receive $700,000, the other pool cities will get $800,000 and Chesterfield will keep $100,000. In this scenario, Geiger said Chesterfield is “absorbing 100 percent of the costs and receiving 7 percent of the revenues.” “It really penalizes the cities that are most successful at generating economic

development within their borders,” he said. Earls countered this by saying that, in addition to the estimated $100,000 Chesterfield would receive from the Earls countywide sales tax pool based on sales of each mall, the city also stands to gain an additional $3.5 million in sales taxes generated by both malls from the half-cent parks and half-cent capital improvement sales taxes the city collects. Geiger would like to return to the 1977 voterapproved tax system that allowed cities that adopted the 1-percent countywide sales tax to decide whether they Geiger would be pool or pointof-sale cities. That law was changed in 1984, and again in 1993, so that pool cities could no longer change their status – only point-of-sale cities could become pool cities – all future incorporations and annexations would be pool cities, and point-of-sale cities must share a portion of their revenues. Chesterfield was incorporated in 1988, so it never had the choice of becoming a point-of-sale city. Earls explained that the legislative reforms that created the current system were a result of “tax grabs” in the early ‘80s by point-of-sale cities trying to annex commercial areas that generated a lot of sales taxes, while avoiding residential areas that needed services. This led to 1984 legislation that froze the boundaries of existing point-of-sale cities. In 1993, the law was again reformed to help municipalities that generated little sales tax avoid having to raise property taxes to serve their residents. Earls explained the 1993 reform as an effort to achieve an “equitable distribution of sales taxes back to the people that actually spent the money and bought the things and made the purchases” in the county. He noted that in 1993 Chesterfield was among the municipalities offering “strong support” for the “sales tax redistribution plan proposed by County Executive Buzz Westfall” as noted by a resolution passed on Jan. 19, 1993. In response to the argument that municipalities should be motivated to develop their own sales tax opportunities, Earls said: “Do you really want to build another See CHESTERWILD, next page

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Walmart in Wildwood?” The conversation repeatedly circled back to Wildwood. “I suggest we have a shotgun wedding,” quipped Earls, “and make Chesterfield and Wildwood the same place: Chesterwild.” Earls said consolidating the two cities makes sense because “the Wildwood folks spend money in the Chesterfield Valley.” Earls went on to say that the majority of people spending money in Chesterfield do not live in Chesterfield. “Sixty percent of it (sales revenue) is coming from people coming from across the river,” Earls said. “But a huge part of the part that’s coming from St. Louis County is coming from residents in Clarkson Valley and Wildwood.” ••• MOVING FORWARD: On Feb. 20, Rep. Sue Allen (Town & Country) introduced a House Concurrent Resolution (No. 25) to establish a joint interim committee to research the issues impacting St. Louis County governance and the current tax system. This committee is expected to make its recommendations to the legislature in 2014.

Responding to a question on how much such a move would affect the $425,000 price tag on his original proposal, Kuntz estimated such a step would reduce the overall amount needed by some $52,000. Alderman James Terbrock (Ward 1) urged his colleagues, “Let’s act on this (issue) and not pass it along to the next Board.” Ultimately, Alderman Kathy Kerlagon (Ward 4) made a motion to adopt the Kuntz plan, including the 4 percent for merit increases. That failed, however, with only

Fleming and Terbrock joining Kerlagon in support of the proposal. Alderman Mark Harder (Ward 2) then moved to approve the Kuntz recommendation but with a 3 percent limit on the merit raises. That motion was adopted 6-2, with Kerlagon and Leahy opposed. The target of having Ballwin employee salaries equal to the 70th percentile of comparable area communities was one the aldermen adopted a number of years ago. However, the city has slipped from that level in recent years due to budget pressures.

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By JIM ERICKSON The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has approved changes to the city employee compensation plan, boosting minimum and maximum pay for all positions to a level ranking at the 70th percentile among comparable area communities. The new arrangement also provides a pool of funds for merit increases of up to 3 percent targeted at those not affected, or minimally so, by the jump in pay grade ranges. The changes go into effect April 1. Action on the plan came at the Board’s Feb. 25 meeting but only after considerable debate, some of it uncharacteristically sharp for a group generally known for its conciliatory discussion even when members have differing views. The issue has been under consideration for a number of months as the Board reviewed a variety of employee compensation alternatives, including a pension plan upgrade. One of the primary concerns was the police department where, according to Ballwin’s salary survey data, the pay was considerably lower than in other municipalities. The pension plan alternative was discarded after a lengthy discussion at the Board’s January retreat. Robert Kuntz, Ballwin’s city administrator, opened the February meeting discussion

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Ballwin Board unanimously approves drafting funeral protest legislation By JIM ERICKSON With encouragement from two citizens and one of its own members, the Ballwin Board of Aldermen has committed itself to considering an ordinance restricting protests at funerals. In a unanimous vote at its Feb. 25 meeting, the Board asked that an ordinance based on one adopted by the city of Manchester and upheld last October in a ruling by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals be drafted and presented for review and possible action at an upcoming meeting. During the citizen comment period at the start of the Board meeting, Dennis Goethe from Schrader Funeral Home and Michael Gollon from the Marine Corps League urged the Board to take action on such an ordinance, saying it was both an appropriate and decent thing to do to spare family members from unnecessary emotional distress when they already were grieving the loss of a loved one. Alderman Mark Harder (Ward 2) had noted the favorable court ruling on the Manchester ordinance during a November Board meeting and had called for the city to consider adopting a similar measure. At the Feb. 25 session, Harder took the issue a step further. “Years ago, no one would have thought about creating a law that would deal with protests at a funeral,” he stated. “It was unthinkable to protest or do anything of the sort at a funeral or other sensitive occa-

sion. It was at best considered rude and uncaring. But those were different times and today these protests have turned into a media circus. The whole situation spins out of control while media encourage the event by giving everyone their 15 minutes of fame. The whole spectacle is despicable and disrespectful.” Manchester’s ordinance was aimed at preventing picketing and protests by members of an activist Kansas church who frequently demonstrate at funerals or soldiers, claiming the deaths are God’s punishment for the nation’s immorality and for tolerating homosexuality and abortion. The Manchester measure does not ban protests but sets restrictions on them. Among other things, it says demonstrators are not allowed within 300 feet of a funeral or burial service while it is under way and for an hour before and after the rites. Harder said is his statement that a similar law in Ballwin “would give families of the deceased some comfort knowing that their son or daughter’s funeral … will not become a protest circus and they will be honored by a caring community with the dignity they deserve.” At the same time, Harder said, the proposed ordinance does “not eliminate the right of free speech, for which they died as well. And for those who want to make a fool of themselves before and after a funeral, go ahead … just not during the hour or so when the funeral is going on.”

Wildwood moves ‘Great Streets’ forward By SARAH WILSON In an effort to move forward with the Manchester Road Great Streets Initiative, the city of Wildwood on Feb. 25 authorized an agreement to work together with the cities of Ballwin and Ellisville to form a special purpose district. For the past five years, Wildwood has participated with its neighboring communities of Ellisville, Ballwin, Winchester and Manchester in a comprehensive planning effort to analyze and develop a strategy to revitalize the Manchester Road corridor. The effort was supported through a Great Streets program planning grant from EastWest Gateway Council of Governments, which provided the cities the opportunity to hire a professional design firm to develop a master plan for the future development and redevelopment of the corridor. Dan Dubruiel, Wildwood city administrator, said Winchester and Manchester “have kind of fallen by the wayside” and

declined to participate in the special purpose district. Ballwin and Ellisville have already authorized their participation. Dubruiel said the city is “at the very infancy” of preparing more specific information. “I look at this as an opportunity to work together with the other municipalities to achieve future grants and funding opportunities,” Dubruiel said. The resolution included engaging Attorney Jon Dalton, mayor of Town & Country, who is with the law firm Lewis, Rice & Fingersh and who volunteered to help prepare and promote the legal agreement. He has an extensive background representing clients, including public agencies, before the Missouri State Legislature. Mayor Tim Woerther said the city would eventually establish the district and discuss the boundaries and objectives. “Unfortunately, we have to go through the city legislature to be able to do that,” he said.

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Military Round Table gives history buffs a chance to delve deeper By JIM ERICKSON Being a veteran isn’t a requirement for joining this military-oriented organization. “You just need to have an interest in military history,” said Stuart Hartzell, chairman of the Military History Round Table. The group meets every other month to hear from guest speakers, discuss books devoted to military history and to visit military sites. Its late February meeting featured West County resident John McManus who is a noted university professor and author. McManus reviewed similarities and differences in the October 1944 battle for Aachen, Germany, and the two battles for Fallujah, Iraq, some 60 years later in 2004. McManus drew on material from his book “Grunts,” which tells the story and explains the importance of American infantrymen in battles from World War II through the Iraqi conflict. A professor of military history at Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla, McManus is the Round Table’s official historian.

“I love history and have great respect for the military,” said Ballwin resident Tim Sansone about why he joined the group. “Having someone like John (McManus) involved in the organization automatically gives it great credibility and legitimacy.” An attorney, Sansone attended West Point and has been part of the history group since it began in 2011. Charlotte Manges, of Creve Coeur, was the only woman at the February meeting. “But that’s not always the case,” she quickly noted. Trained as a biochemist and with a master’s degree in library science, Manges developed an interest in military history early in life by reading books on the subject to her younger brother, who was determined to be an Army Ranger when he grew up – a goal he ultimately achieved. The current Round Table is an outgrowth of a military history group Hartzell founded at the Missouri Athletic Club. Anyone interested in learning more about the Military History Round Table can do so by calling Hartzell at (314) 652-3300.

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In a written statement, Board President Janet Strate said the Board has already begun to implement several of the recommendations in the audit. “We realize that we have made some mistakes in the past, and we want to apologize to our community for those,” Strate wrote. “We take responsibility for our actions and genuinely regret the problems caused by them. I assure you we are taking steps to improve our practices and procedures and to ensure we do not make the same mistakes in the future.” In a Q&A session, Rob Thoele, a Rockwood parent who lives in Ballwin, said he was “shocked” at the findings. Eileen Terrell, co-founder of Rockwood Stakeholders for Real Solutions – the group that has publicly criticized the district’s handling of finances and, particularly, conflict of interest issues surrounding Glenn Construction Co. – asked Schweich about recouping the $1.2 million in overpayments to Glenn. “There’s no doubt the company was paid twice,” Schweich explained. “But it’s not clear whether the contract was worded tightly enough to recoup the money.” After the presentation, Borchers said he welcomed the three-month follow-up. “We’re looking forward to that 90-day checkin, because we want to show our community that we’re going to respond and we are truly going to get better,” Borchers said.

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Polo, Nike among stores setting up shop in Chesterfield Valley outlets By CAROL ENRIGHT If anyone still has doubts about the inevitability of two outlet malls opening in Chesterfield Valley this summer, it’s time to put them to rest. In the past couple of weeks, Chesterfield has issued municipal zoning approvals to Banana Republic, Gap, Ralph Lauren, 2B, Famous Footwear, Brooks Brothers, Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids at Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield. The city has issued similar approvals to Nike, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, Kitchen Collection and Jos. A Banks at St. Louis Premium Outlets. These approvals allow the stores to work on the interior finish of their space. Aimee Nassif, planning and development services director for Chesterfield, said the stores will come back to the city for occupancy permits and business licenses after a final inspection by St. Louis County. Dean Wolfe is principal of the 134-acre Chesterfield Blue Valley development, which is home to the 50-acre St. Louis Premium Outlets that lies west of Hwy. 40 and south of the Daniel Boone Bridge. He said phase one of the outlet is 95 percent leased and that Simon Property Group, the developer of the mall, has already begun leasing phase two, which will add an additional 85,000 square feet to the shopping center. Wolfe said tenants are hurrying to obtain approvals and permits so that they have enough time to ready their space for the outlet’s Aug. 22 opening. “The space will be turned over to the tenants to start fitting it out somewhere between 120 days – some of them will need only 90 days – in advance of the opening on Aug. 22,” Wolfe said. When West Newsmagazine last reported on Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, the

competing outlet center just east of Simon’s center near the Hardee’s Iceplex, the developer said it was 70 percent leased. A Taubman spokeswoman refused to comment on the mall’s current leasing numbers “due to the competitive nature of the situation.” In a fourth-quarter earnings call on Feb. 14, Robert Taubman, president and CEO of Taubman Centers, also referred to the Chesterfield outlet scenario as “a very competitive situation.” “We have said for some time, if the two centers were built it would fragment the market, both for retailers and customers,” Taubman said. “This is clearly the situation. Nonetheless, St. Louis is the 19th largest metropolitan area with nearly 3 million people and the only top 20 market without an outlet center. Our project, combined with Simon’s, will total roughly 650,000 square feet. No other top 20 market has less.” Taubman said the three smallest outlet supplies in the top 20 markets contain 800,000, 900,000 and 1.6 million square feet devoted to outlet centers. “We believe this underserved market, coupled with our outstanding location, will allow us to create a good project,” he said. Construction on both projects is progressing at a brisk pace. The Simon development recently closed Olive Street Road for four days to complete the drainage system, not only for the outlet mall, but for the entire Chesterfield Blue Valley property. Wolfe said there is “a lot of activity” regarding potential users on the 75 acres of Chesterfield Blue Valley that remain to be developed. “We’ve got the tenants,” Wolfe said, adding that he hopes to be able to announce some of these tenants soon.

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By KATE UPTERGROVE Nicholaus Alonso-Cummins, 16, earned the rank of Eagle this fall, having completed his Eagle Scout Service Project – designing and placing quarter-mile markers at Longview Farm Park in Town & Country. According to his father, Kevin Cummins, Alonso-Cummins got the idea for his Eagle project after reading in West Newsmagazine about someone getting lost in one of the area parks. His father said Alonso-Cummins remarked about the need for trail markers to help direct EMS personnel to critical locations. The idea stuck and he ultimately approached Town & Country about implementing the project at Longview Farm Park.

“He was able to discuss his plans and gain approval from the director, eventually completing his project and learning a lot about bureaucracy along the trail,” his father said. Alonso-Cummins is a junior at Chaminade and the son of Kevin and Maria Cummins. He is the 42nd Scout, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout since the troop was founded in April 1985 by his dad at Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Manchester. Charles Thiel, 16, was recognized on Jan. 26 at the Chesterfield City Council meeting for achieving the rank of Eagle. City Councilmember Elliott Grissom presented Thiel with a city proclamation acknowledging his achievement and The World Bird Sanctuary was on hand to thank Thiel for completing his Eagle service project for its organization. Appropriately, a representative from the Sanctuary brought along a bald eagle for the occasion. Thiel, son of Rob and Esther Thiel of Chesterfield, is a member of Shenandoah Valley Elementary PTO Troop 803. He is a sophomore at Parkway Central. Charles J. Halbeck, of Ballwin, also achieved the rank of Eagle after completing his “Bees Home” Eagle Scout project in Forest Park. Noting that the honey bee population has declined significantly in recent years because of colony collapse disorder, Halbeck led Scouts in building bee homes to support pollinators in Forest Park. Halbeck attends Mary Institute and Country Day School. He was mentored during his Eagle project by his grandfather, Joe F. Bean; his uncles, Joseph and Kevin Bean; and Scoutmaster Jim Tejcek.

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Chesterfield City Council approves $360,000 for 2013 park improvements By CAROL ENRIGHT A VIP deck at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, a pedestrian bridge at Central Park Lake, and bleacher covers at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (CVAC) are among the improvements to Chesterfield parks that residents can expect to see in the coming months. At its Feb. 20 meeting, the Chesterfield City Council approved paying for these park enhancements by transferring $361,500 from the reserves of the city’s Parks Fund, which is supported by a half-cent voter-approved sales tax. In a memo regarding the park improvements, Mike Geisel, Chesterfield’s director of public services, wrote that bleacher covers for the F Athletic Quad were “the single most requested addition” to the CVAC. “The bleacher covers provide not only shade, but also provide refuge from foul

balls and errant throws,” Geisel wrote. At a cost of $154,000, the bleacher covers are the most expensive item on the list of improvements. The new bridge at Central Park Lake, which will allow pedestrians to walk the entire circumference of the lake without doubling back, is expected to cost $75,000. And the new double-tiered deck at the amphitheater, which will provide special seating for guests of event sponsors, will cost an estimated $35,000. Other items include new signage at the two main entries to the amphitheater and the five entry points to the CVAC, as well as raised planter beds, large planters, irrigation and other beautification efforts throughout the CVAC. Geisel anticipates that some of the improvements will be complete prior to the start of the 2013 athletic season and that all should be finished by year’s end.

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Shoe-Per-Bowl success More than 3,000 pounds of shoes (enough to purchase a well) were collected during the fourth annual Shoe-Per-Bowl, held in February inside Living Word Church. Sixth- through 12th-graders gathered, sorted and packaged numerous types of footwear. The reason for the collection was to give the items to George “The Shoeman” Hutchings, to be exported and resold to oversees retailers. The money from the shoes provides well drilling rigs, water purification systems and hand pump repair micro businesses bringing clean, freshwater to those who thirst. Tim Samaras with Rossman science teacher Ruth Grote and members of the Rossman Student Council

Storm chaser shares stories Severe storm researcher Tim Samaras recently visited Rossman third- through sixthgrade students to share dramatic tales and footage from his adventures, as well as bits of scientific insight gained along the way. For more than 20 years, Samaras has been following his passion of chasing storms to better understand and predict their path. Highlights of the assembly, which was

presented in association with National Geographic Live, included Samaras’ accounts of chasing the rain-cloaked EF4 tornado that tore through St. Louis’ Lambert Field in April 2011 and the multiplevortex EF5 tornado that devastated Joplin, Mo., the following month. Students also were captivated by stories and footage of Samaras’ use of HITPR probes to collect measurements from inside tornados.

Distinguished finalist Marquette High junior August Clark was named a distinguished finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award Program. Clark received the recognition after raisClark ing more than $11,000 to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the charity’s annual Light Up the Night Walk. In order to raise money for the organi-

zation, Clark sold T-shirts and wristbands, created an online fundraising page and recruited 51 walkers to join him on his team. He received a bronze medallion from Prudential through its Spirit of Community Award Program. Anne Kraus, school counselor and Key Club sponsor, described Clark as a wonderful recipient of this award.

Excellence in science Anna Lindstrom received the Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Science at a banquet hosted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She was recognized for academic excellence in the classroom as well as scientific pursuits outside of the classroom.

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‘History to Our Ears’ The Westminster Christian Academy Jazz Band recently applied for and was accepted to perform in the Missouri History Museum’s “History To Our Ears” recital.  On March 13, the six young musicians – Michael Becker, Danny Dwyer, Patrick Farmer, Justin Henry, Dongbin Lee, and Christian McGhee – will take the stage at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. From classical to jazz, the evening’s performances will reflect the diversity of Missouri and the strength of its young musicians.  As part of the application process, musicians were required to identify a connection between history and their musical selection. The Westminster ensemble will perform “Pass the Peas” by Maceo Parker of James Brown’s band, which had a significant impact

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Teachers of the year The Parkway School District has selected its 2013 elementary, middle, high school and district teachers of the year. Sam Skibbe, music teacher at Craig Elementary, was named the 2013 Elementary and District Teacher of the Year for Parkway. Skibbe has been with Parkway and teaching at Craig Elementary for two years. “What sets Sam apart is how clear he makes it to everyone that he dreams of providing opportunities for all students to grow musically and that he truly believes that all of his students can grow with him,” said Bill Senti, Craig Elementary principal. Skibbe will go on to represent the district in the Missouri Teacher of the Year recognition program. Carrie Shaughnessy, an English language arts teacher at Northeast Middle, is the Middle School Teacher of the Year, and Jill Morey, ESOL teacher at North High, is the High School Teacher of the Year. A committee comprised of former Parkway teachers of the year selects the teachers of the year.

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By DIANE E. SAMSON Once upon a stage students from the Parkway and Rockwood school districts showcased their talents, earning applause and awards. The stage was the Missouri 2012-2013 State Thespian Conference in January. Put on by Missouri State Thespians, an educational theater association, the conference featured workshops led by theater professionals and included student performances and competitions. In advance of the conference, high schools entered various acts, with judges coming to local performances to determine which acts would be performed at the conference. Statewide, only three mainstage, or full-length, shows were chosen, including Parkway Central’s performance of “The Diviners” and Marquette’s performance of “Into the Woods.” Marquette was the only school that performed a mainstage musical. Other schools were chosen to perform shorter One Acts, including Parkway North’s presentation of “Summer by the Lake” and Parkway West’s presentation of “Actor’s Nightmare.” Students directed, acted and served as the technical crew in all productions. Some students auditioned for scholarships and individual events such as duet acting, solo musical, lighting design and Improv Olympix. “I was extremely proud,” said Amie Gossett, theater teacher at Parkway West High School. “We had the second largest troupe there.” Gossett said students participated in every aspect of the conference, including workshops where they learned from theater professionals from around the country. Seth Betzler, a senior at Parkway West, has attended the conference the past four years.

This year he won the Bob/Marti Fowler Theatre Education $1,000 scholarship. Included in his application were educational lesson plans he had prepared and a video of himself teaching theater. Betzler also competed in the individual categories of technical and stage management, and he helped backstage during “Actor’s Nightmare.” Betzler plans to pursue a degree in theater, English and education with the goal of being a high school theater and English teacher. He said he particularly enjoyed hearing from the keynote speaker who is a Broadway performer. “It was a really good experience. I learned a lot from the people teaching the workshops who have been in the business a long time,” Betzler said. “I saw that theater is a viable career option and it was great to see and learn from people who have made it.” Marquette High School brought a cast of about 50 students along with its entire set, costumes, microphones and sound system, musicians, instruments and props for their conference performance of “Into the Woods.” Judi Greene, theater director at Marquette, said it was a tremendous challenge to work with a different stage, but that it was the opportunity of a lifetime to travel and perform for other theater students. “They worked hard to perform a show that would entertain and share their love of theater with other students from around Missouri,” Greene said. Paige Woodley, a senior at Marquette, played the witch in the show. She explained that the play is about how different fairy tales intertwine. Her character, she said, caused all the problems. See CURTAIN CALL, next page

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Rockwood hires new administrators At the Feb. 24 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the hiring of three administrator positions: executive director of student services, director of research, evaluation and assessment, and director of professional learning. The positions are effective July 1 and all are new positions. In the position of executive director of student services is Dr. Katie Reboulet. Reboulet has held the position of director of human resources for the past five years. Prior to that, she served at Rockwood Valley Middle School as the principal for four years, Reboulet an assistant principal for eight years, and a social studies teacher for two years. Her first year of teaching was as a social studies and community service teacher at Lafayette High School. Dr. Reboulet earned a bachelor’s degree in education degree from the University of Missouri, a master’s degree in secondary school administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a doctoral degree in education from Saint Louis University. Jeff Puls has accepted the position of director of research, evaluation and assessment. Puls has served as the coordinator of testing for the past two years. Prior to that, he served Puls as the coordinator of science K-12 for a year and as a technology instructional coach for two years. He

CURTAIN CALL, from previous page “It was such a rewarding experience,” Woodley said. “We worked so hard and long that it really gave our company great pride that we were one of three chosen out of the whole state.” Lily FitzGibbon, also a senior at Marquette, played the narrator. She has been performing in shows since she was 9 years old and has been involved in every show at Marquette. FitzGibbon said performing at state was a huge accomplishment for her. “We performed in front of 1,400 people,” she said. “It was probably the biggest show of my life.” Patrick Devins, a junior at Marquette, agreed that it was fun to perform a great show before such a crowd. He has enjoyed being a part of Marquette theater for the last couple years. “I enjoy the people,” he said. “Theater people are a special breed.”

began his education career at Marquette High School where he taught science for 11 years. Puls earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in secondary science from Truman State University. He is also certified as an eMINTS instructional specialist. Jessica Vehlewald will become the new director of professional learning. For the past two years, Vehlewald has served as the content facilitator of social studies in Rock- Vehlewald wood. She previously served as the coordinator of social studies for one year and as a social studies instructional coach for four years. She served as a social studies department chairperson at Marquette High School where she taught for seven years and as a social studies department lead at Rockwood South Middle School where she taught for eight years. In addition to this experience, Vehlewald has served as an adjunct professor for Webster University and as a curriculum consultant for the development of model curriculum with the department of elementary and secondary education. Vehlewald earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University and a master’s degree in teaching from Webster University. She expects to complete her educational specialist degree in leadership this summer.

For many of the students the opportunity to generate accolades will continue. The following students achieved a Superior rating for their individual events and are qualified to compete at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Neb., June 24-29: • Dakota Payne/Mary Lumley, Duet Acting – Parkway West • Danielle Feinstein, Solo Musical – Parkway North • Alex Pack, Lighting Design – Parkway North • Erin Gaubatz, Theatre Marketing – Parkway North Scholarship recipients included: • Karlynne Pinder, Theatre for Life Scholarship – Parkway Central • Seth Betzler, Bob/Marti Fowler Theatre Education Scholarship – Parkway West • Danielle Feinstein, Performance Scholarship – Parkway North Timothy Kim of Parkway West received the Debbie Corbin Service Award.

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Whitfield did it again The Warriors won their fourth state championship in the last six years in Class 1. Whitfield defended its Class 1 championship recently at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. “We do things the right way,” Whitfield coach Charlie Sherertz said. “No way do we cut corners. We train like spartans.” The Warriors had two state champions. Junior Rodney Hahn (49-2) won his third state championship at 152. He previously

won at 132 and 145. “It’s quite an accomplishment,” Sherertz said. “There’s a lot of ways not to get it done but Rodney has worked hard. I’ve had some three-time finalists but only three three-time champs. I’ve never had a fourtime champ. He’s got a chance to do something nobody else has done at Whitfield.” Senior Chris Wilkes (138) became a twotime champ. Wilkes (52-2) will wrestle this fall at North Carolina State. The Warriors also received a third-place finish from senior Will Hahn at 160. Will

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Club field hockey Gateway Field Hockey Club of St. Louis finished in second place in the top flight of the recent National Disney Field Hockey Showcase in Orlando, Fla. The U16 team, coached by Melissa Lantz and Nina Walters, won a silver medal competing against 96 top teams from the U.S. and Canada. “The girls played with great tenacity and so much heart,” said Gateway Director Kelly Yates, who formerly coached at Lafayette before retiring. “This was a phenomenal second-place finish.”

High school girls basketball There’s a new career scoring leader in Whitfield girls basketball – senior Stephanie Anderson. She recently has topped the 1,500 career point milestone. Anderson hit the milestone in a recent 53-38 home victory by the Warriors over Notre Dame. The previous record of 1,178 points was held by Tyler Ituen, who graduated in 2010. “I am happy for Stephanie and fortunate to be her coach,” said coach Harold Barker. “Stephanie is a terrific example of a student-athlete who strives for excellence. She has exhibited tremendous growth both on and off the court.” Barker said it’s a great accomplishment to score more than 1,500 in high school. “Considering that 1,000 points is considered to be a stellar career, I think 1,500 points is very impressive,” Barker said. “I do not know how elite that (1,500-point) club is, but I have to imagine it is pretty rarefied air.” Anderson said “topping the 1,500 points total has given me a feeling of self-accomplishment.”

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High boys school soccer The accolades continue to come to Chaminade soccer standout Tommy Barlow. The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY, Barlow announced Feb. 19 that Barlow has been named the 2012-13 Gatorade Missouri Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Barlow is the fourth Gatorade Missouri Boys Soccer Player of the Year to be chosen from Chaminade College Preparatory School. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Barlow as Missouri’s best high school boys soccer player. “This award means a lot to me,” Barlow said. “Looking back and seeing people before me that have received it, I am extremely blessed and honored to receive the award. I would like to thank my team and coaches for allowing me to have this opportunity to receive this incredible award.” Barlow is a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year award that will be announced in May. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound midfielder scored 27 goals and passed for 17 assists this past season, leading the Red Devils (25-3-2) to the Class 3 state championship match against CBC. An All-American selection by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, Barlow was also the Missouri Soccer Coaches Association Class 3 Player of the Year. He concluded his junior year with 58 goals and 28 assists in his prep soccer career. ••• Parkway South’s Nick Jones has signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Jones played for Parkway South his first three Jones years of high school but opted not to play high school as a senior and instead played U.S. Soccer Development Academy. He has proven himself at the Academy level, impressing coaches across the country. He had 30 coaches interested in him when recruiting began three years ago. “Wisconsin has always been known for their academics. They have an outstanding business school,” Jones said. “Athletically, from day one of recruiting the soccer coaches have been very welcoming as if like family, when it comes to the soccer program and university. “As soon as I stepped on campus, I loved its spacious design and its location right on the lake.”

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By WARREN MAYES MICDS sophomore Kat Friese is singleminded when it comes to diving at the annual state meet. “My only expectation this year going to into state was to win,” Friese said. “My only expectation last year going into state was to win.” That didn’t happen in 2012. Friese led in the semifinals but couldn’t hold it. She finished third behind eventual champion Marissa Green, of Fort Zumwalt West. This year at the 38th annual Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Friese won it all. Each girl had 11 dives in the meet. Friese finished with 419.75 points to get past Parkway West junior Francesca Giganti, who wound up with 416.50 points. The girls are friends. Friese and Giganti dive together for the St. Louis Diving Club. “I expected great things from Kat, as she is an experienced diver and was third at state last year as a freshman,” MICDS coach Kristen Kaiser said. MICDS dive coach Lauren Brunner agreed. “Like many of the other divers in the state meet, Kat is a great competitor,” Brunner said. “Performing her best at state was her goal, and she did just that. She is quite the competitor.” “One of the strongest characteristics of Kat’s diving is her consistency,” Brunner said. “She’s been diving for a long time and was able to count on every single one of her dives to carry her through the meet. Some of her best dives were her 303c reverse 1-1/2 tuck, her 203b back 1-1/2 pike, as well as her voluntary dives.” Putting together the dives is important, Friese said. “For me, I like to keep everything spread out but I’m more concerned about the final two rounds, which is why I put my strongest and best easy dive and hard dive in those last two rounds,” Friese said. “Not because I’m packing my list to guarantee a victory but because I want to finish strong.” With a strong finish, Friese said the state championship was hers. “I knew that I won state when I entered the water on my last dive,” Friese said. “I came out of the water and just knew that I hit that dive as wonderfully as I could have and it felt great. I know of a lot of previous winners and to think that my name is under a list of state champions is really exciting.” ••• For Parkway North swimmer Heather Lundstrom the annual championship proved to be another state meet, another state record. The senior set the record in the 500

freestyle at the annual championship. Swimming in the event for the first time, Lundstrom finished with a time of 4 minutes, 55.53 seconds. The record was Friese set in 2009 by Eleanor Prewitt-Thomas, of Blue Springs, who swam it in 4:55.65. That feat did not surprise Parkway North coach Bart Prosser. “Every time she gets in the water, I can always expect her best but what she did at state is pretty impressive,” Prosser said. “To win the 100 fly, almost breaking her own record, then about 20 minutes later racing again and breakLundstrom ing a state record is pretty impressive. I am not sure too many athletes at state could have done that.” Why swim the 500 free when she was the defending state champ in the 200 IM? Like most athletes, Lundstrom challenged herself. It was there. “I wanted to do the 500 because I thought I would be cool to beat the record,” Lundstrom said. “(Coach) Prosser and I decided on it the day after the (Suburban South) conference meet where I swam the 500 and 200 IM. He left it up to me mostly, but we both agreed that the 500 would be a good race.” Prosser concurred. Lundstrom also was the defending twotime state champ in the 100 butterfly. She set the state record in that event last year at 54.51. This year time was 54.57. After winning the 100 butterfly, there was a small celebration. “A lot of my teammates are my closest friends so they were all really excited and happy for me,” Lundstrom said. “After the race, for me, I was focused on the 500 then because it was coming up soon.” She went out fast in the race to begin. Her top competitor, Kelley Tackett of Rock Bridge, had won the 200 freestyle earlier in the meet. “I knew Kelley had a fast 200 free,” Lundstrom said. “The last length I saw her coming up so I sprinted home, probably the reason for breaking the record.” Needless to say, Lundstrom was happy to be the new recordholder in the 500 free. “It’s always a cool achievement knowing you were the fastest swimmer in that event ever in Missouri high school history,” Lundstrom said. For more on Friese and Lundstrom visit newsmagazinenetwork.com.

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Research presented last month at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference suggests that a steady diet of Southern cooking is linked to a higher risk of stroke. Suzanne Judd, a nutritional epidemiologist at the University of Alabama Birmingham, shared results of a study comparing dietary habits of more than 20,000 adults aged 45 and older. Study participants resided in 48 states and answered telephone questionnaires about what kinds of foods they ate. According to the American Heart Association, researchers found: • Stroke frequency was directly proportional to how much Southern food participants ate. • People who ate Southern foods about six times a week had a 41 percent higher stroke risk than those who ate it about once a month. • Eating a Southern diet accounted for 63 percent of the higher risk of stroke among African-Americans above that of their white counterparts. • People whose diets were highest in fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains (eaten about five times a week) had a 29 percent lower stroke risk than those who ate those foods about three times a week. “We’ve got three major factors working together in the Southern-style diet to raise the risks of cardiovascular disease: Fatty foods are high in cholesterol, sugary drinks are linked to diabetes, and salty foods lead to high blood pressure,” Judd said. Prior research has demonstrated that Southerners are about 20 percent more likely to have a stroke than Americans living in other parts of the country. In Judd’s study, about two-thirds of those who ate the most Southern cooking lived in the Southeast, but

regardless of where people live, Judd said, people eating lots of Southern food should be more aware of their stroke risk.

Rethinking medical tests Medical specialty societies representing more than 350,000 physicians have released lists identifying commonly ordered tests, procedures or medication therapies they say are not always necessary and could cause undue harm. The lists were released last month as part of “Choosing Wisely,” a project led by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation that aims to promote patient-doctor conversations about the value vs. risk of various medical tests and procedures. The first list was released last April and included recommendations from nine medical societies; 17 societies are represented on the new listing. Each society participating in the initiative identified five tests or procedures commonly performed within their area of specialty that should be questioned. For example, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advised against routine annual Pap tests in women aged 30-65, because in average-risk women, the annual tests offer no advantage over screenings at three-year intervals. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended against automatic use of CT scans to evaluate children’s minor head injuries, as the scans involve radiation exposure that could escalate future cancer risk. The AAP recommendation calls instead for clinical observation prior to deciding whether to use the scan. “Twenty-five of the nation’s leading medical specialty societies have now spoken up and shown leadership by identifying what tests and treatments are common to their profession, but not always beneficial,” Christine K. Cassel, M.D., president and CEO of the ABIM Foundation, said in a news release. “Millions of Americans are increasingly realizing that when it comes to health care, more is not necessarily better. Through these lists of tests and procedures, we hope to encourage conversations between physicians and patients about what care they truly need.” The lists can be found online at choosingwisely.org.

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Exercise to prevent prostate cancer A study recently published in the online edition of the journal Cancer showed that Caucasian men who exercise regularly could be reducing their prostate cancer risk by more than 50 percent. Researchers looked at the exercise habits

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FDA warns about codeine for kids The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about giving codeine to children after they have had their tonsils or adenoids removed. According to the FDA, a survey identified 10 deaths and three overdoses associated with codeine use in children from 1969-May 2012, and many of the children were recovering from tonsil or adenoid surgery. As a result, the FDA will add to the drug label of codeine-containing products a new, boxed warning – its strongest warning – about the risk of codeine to manage pain in children after a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. In a release issued last month, the FDA said it strongly recommends against the use of codeine to manage pain in children after a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. The agency asked health care professionals to use an alternate pain reliever and said parents and caregivers should ask for a different pain medicine if their child is prescribed codeine following removal of their tonsils or adenoids. Codeine is a narcotic that is converted to morphine in the liver by an enzyme, and some people have genetic variations that make that enzyme overactive, causing codeine to be converted to morphine faster and more completely than in other people. Such individuals are more likely to have higher than normal amounts of morphine in their blood after taking codeine, and high levels of morphine can result in breathing difficulty, which may be fatal, according to the FDA.

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with What You Put in Your Mouth” (CelebrityPress, November 2012). Michael Frith, D.D.S., a cosmetic dentist accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, contributed to “Healthy Input” with a chapter entitled, “Healthy Gums, Healthy Body: The Power of Laser Treatments.” The chapter covers the ways in which gum disease can have a triggering effect on other health issues, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The book includes information and advice from dental practitioners from across North America on various topics, including trusting your dental professional, the mercury controversy in dental filling treatment, and numerous health issues affected by oral health. Frith’s practice, Masterpiece Smiles, is located in Ellisville.

On the calendar Missouri Baptist Medical Center will present “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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Country Club Camp

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VIP $115 Reg $135

Hip Hop Camp

VIP $45 Reg $60 VIP $95 Reg $115

VIP $175 Reg $185

VIP/Reg $129

Ray Farrell Basketball Camp

Balls-n-Strikes Camp

June 10-14 Ages 3 - 4 9:00-10:00 a.m. VIP/Reg $85 June 10-14 Ages 5 - 6 10:30-2:00 p.m. VIP/Reg $98 June 10-14 Ages 7 - 12 9:00-12:00 p.m. VIP/Reg $126 Ages 3-12 The Pointe Challenger's British Soccer Camp is a week of thrills, drills and skills. Learn foot skills, technical drills and daily scrimmages. Staff provides lessons in sportsmanship and discipline. To register visit www.challengersports.com. Club AM and PM not available.

British Soccer Camp

4:00-6:00 p.m. VIP/Reg FREE Club PM provides an opportunity for kids to extend their day of fun. Bring a snack. Registration is required.

Club PM

7:00-9:00 a.m. VIP $25 Reg $30/wk Club AM allows parents the opportunity to drop off early to get the fun started.

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The Pointe Ages: 2-5 Nine weeks - June 4-August 3 Camp sessions are one week. 9:00-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:00 p.m. or 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. This is a big camp for little campers! There is so much to explore at Camp Little Feet with theme related games, arts and crafts, special guests, activities, and splash time. Campers should bring a healthy snack each day for each session. Full day campers must provide a

Camp Little Feet AM or PM Camp Little Feet Full Day

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VIP/Reg $30

VIP $55 Reg $65 Toddler Get Together Tot Soccer

VIP/Reg $10

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VIP $50 Reg $60

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Glowing Pool Egg Hunt

Healthy Walkers

Play, Jump, Sing and Dance

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April 9 - May 14 Tue 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages: 15 and up The Pointe This is an introduction to weightlifting. You will learn workout techniques along with nutritional tips throughout the program.

April 2 - May 7 Tues 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Ages: 1-4 The Pointe Kids will work on developing fine motor skills while wiggling and giggling and playing instruments. Parent participation is required.

April 1 - June 24 Mon 10:00-11:00 a.m. Ages: 21 and up The Pointe We will meet once a week on Tuesdays for one hour as you walk at your own pace.

March 30 Sat 7:30-9:00 p.m. Ages: 8-13 The Pointe Join us for a glow in the dark underwater egg hunt. Children will have the opportunity to win great prizes and candy. Afterwards have fun swimming.

March 30 Sat 1:00 p.m. SHARP Ages: 2-7 The hunt will take place at Vlasis Park beginning at 1:00pm SHARP! The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures so, make sure you bring your camera!

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Kids Egg Hunt

March 30 - May 18 Sat 9:00-11:00 a.m. Ages: 4-6 The Pointe field Enjoy an eight week season of introductory level soccer. League fee includes jersey, socks, and end of seasons awards. Game times vary between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Ask about being a coach!!!

VIP $55 Reg $65

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Start Smart

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April 27 Sat 9:00 a.m. Participants age 7 - 14 will compete in three stations including pitching, hitting and running. Program to be held at Chesterfield Athletic Complex.

Pitch, Hit and Run

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Start Smart Baseball

May 29-July3 June 6-July 18

Start Smart Soccer

April 10-May 15

Start Smart Basketball

Ages: 3-5 The Pointe The Start Smart sports program is an age appropriate sports program. Parent and child work together to learn the basic skills of the sport.

VIP $50 Reg $60 Tennis will be offered on Tuesday/Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings at the Vlasis Park tennis courts. Future Stars Ages: 4-6 Juniors Ages: 7-10 and 11-15 For Cardio and Adult tennis programs, visit our web site.

Tennis

April 15 - May 20, June 3 - July 8 5:00-5:45 p.m. Ages: 4-6 Mon The Pointe Children will get an introduction to gymnastics through fun activities that teach body control, agility, strength and balance. No class May 28.

Tumbling Tykes

April 11, May 16 Thurs 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages: 1-5 The Pointe Your toddler will enjoy a variety of activities, stories, crafts, visits from special guests. Preregistration is required and parents must be present during the activity.

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Self Defense - Adult and Youth Adult Coed Volleyball Adult Lunch & Bingo Glow Golf

Teen Night Out Build Your Own Volcano Youth Pick up League

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June 15 Sat 9:00-12:00 p.m. July 17 Wed 6:00-9:00 p.m. Ages: 12-15 The Pointe This program introduces taking care of a baby, entertaining kids, staying safe, and emergency preparedness. Please bring a baby doll to practice baby care skills. Participants must register 48 hours in advance. Lead by Safety Basics LLC.

Babysitting Basics

June 5 Wed 6:00-8:00 p.m. August 7 Wed 6:00-8:00 p.m. Ages: 9-11 The Pointe Topics covered include: entering and leaving the house, what to do while home alone, emergency preparedness, internet safety, and simple first aid. Participants must register 48 hours in advance. Lead by Safety Basic LLC.

Basics of Staying Home Alone VIP/Reg $22

VIP $55 Reg $65

June 8-July 20 9:00-10:00 a.m. Ages: 4-6 Sat The Pointe Batter Up! This instructional baseball program develops the basic skills of positions, batting, throwing fielding and teamwork. No class July 6.

T-Ball League

May 29 Wed 6:00 p.m. Ages: 9-14 Lafayette High School Compete in up to three events per age division. No spikes allowed.

Hershey Track & Field

May 11 Sat 1:00-4:00 p.m. Ages: 5 and up The Pointe It's a Phineas and Ferb celebration! Fun filled activities include: Where's Perry Scavenger Hunt, Dr. Doofenshmirtz ice cream sundaeinator, experiment and contraption areas and much more!

Phineas and Ferb Day

May 4-5 Sat/Sun 4:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Ages: All Ages Vlasis Park Check in starts at 4 p.m. set up your campsite and join others in wildlife demonstrations, build your own wooden project provided by LOWE"S, cook your hotdog, compete in tent decorating contest and finish the evening watching a movie on our giant inflatable screen. A pancake breakfast will be provided in the morning.

Activities

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Ages: 5 and up North Pointe July 27 Sat 5:00 p.m. Build a boat out of only cardboard and duct tape and see if you are worthy! Life jackets are required and will be provided. $14.00 per boat (2 people required per boat)

Cardboard Boat Regatta

VIP/Reg $20

Ages: All Ages North Pointe June 19 W 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. July 31 W 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Y-Kiki Divers will guide you through the basics of snorkeling and set up obstacles.

Snorkel Sneak Peek

Ages: 15 and up North Pointe June 30 Sun 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. Ballwin is hosting it first annual Adult Fun Swim Meet. We will be offering six different events. Registration includes three events, but you can add additional events a la carte. Age groups are 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+. Registration is due by June 24. Dive blocks are optional and spectators are free.

Adult Fun Swim Meet

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5:30-7:00 p.m. Ages: 9-12 Tues Castlewood State Park This class will teach riders a progression of skills and advance them to becoming confident mountain bikers. The class will teach bike safety, rider/trail etiquette, and bike maintenance. The class will meet at the Castlewood Ranger Station.

Mountain Biking 101 VIP $54 Reg $78 April 9-May 14 March 20-May 1*, May 15-June 19, July 3-August 7 Ages: 5 and up Wed 6:30-7:30 p.m. Taekwondo for the beginner student is offered in six week sessions. Students learn respect, responsibility, and discipline in addition to basic hand and foot techniques. A uniform is purchased from the instructor- $35. Held at The Pointe. *No class 4/17.

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April 9 - May 14 Tues 9:15-10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 and up The Pointe Mommies On The Move is a fitness class designed for new and expectant moms. Stroller age children are welcome to attend.

Taekwondo

March 29 6:00-9:45 p.m. Ages: 7-12 Fri The Pointe NO PARENTS ALLOWED! We will have a blast playing games, doing crafts and swimming. Pizza and drinks will be provided as a snack. Pre-registration is required.

VIP $10 Reg $12

Mommies on the Move

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Pointe swim lessons sessions begin April 30 North Pointe swim and dive lessons begin June 6 Private swim lessons are available, contact The Pointe’s Welcome Desk.

VIP $47 Reg $57 Ages 6 months and up Come experience the benefits of our American Red Cross swim lesson program! Our small class sizes provide greater opportunity for individual practice and feedback. For detailed class listings and descriptions visit www.ballwin.mo.us.

Swim/Dive Lessons

North Pointe Aquatics

June 24-27 9:00-1:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs Ages: 5-12 Vlasis Park The Balls-n-Strikes certified instructors will instruct campers through drills and activities. Visit the Balls-n-Strikes website at www.bnssports.us or call 636-394-2255 to register. Club AM or PM not available.

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Ages: 10 and up North Pointe June 8 Sat 9:00-11:00 a.m. July 17 Wed 7:00-9:00 p.m. Take the plunge in a two-hour Discover Scuba experience! After learning basic concepts and skills, participants will experience the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater.

Discover Scuba

June 15, July 6, August 10 8:00-10:00 p.m. Enjoy North Pointe under the stars with your friends and family. Pointe Plus and North Pointe pool pass members enter FREE!

Twilight Swims

April 30-May 11, May 28-31, July 22-25 For details, class schedule and additional information visit our website, www.ballwin.mo.us.

Red Cross Lifeguarding

$10 discount will be given if registered at one of the meetings! Tuesday March 26 7:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday March 30 9:00-12:00 p.m. Thursday April 4 7:00-9:00 p.m.

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Blue Dolphins Swim and Dive Team is a recreational team for 5-18 years old with an emphasis on developing basic skills. For further details visit the North Pointe webpage at www.ballwin.mo.us. Swim team is not a substitute for swim lessons.

Blue Dolphin Swim & Dive Team Swim or Dive Team VIP $100 Reg $135 Additional Family Member VIP $80 Reg $115 Combo VIP $120 Reg $155

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July 15-19 The Pointe Pop it! Lock it! Hip Hop it! Get ready to bust a move at this dance camp with a performance on the last day.

Ages: 7-12

June 24-28 The Pointe June 17-21 9:00-3:00 p.m. Mon-Fri Find clues everyday and solve a puzzle at the end of the week, all while doing awesomely fun experiments from Ages: 8-18 The Pointe all different branches of science! Explore engineering, chemistry, biology and much more. Boys and girls come have some fun playing basketball and improving your game. Learn the fundamental skills of basketball from the coaching staff of Missouri Baptist University. The Drama Camp Ages: 7-12 VIP $115 Reg $135 daily format will include skill development, competitions, contests, and 3 on 3 or 5 on 5 play. July 8-12 The Pointe Club AM and PM not available. Have you always dreamed of being a famous actor or actress? Now is your chance.

Science Detective’s Camp Ages: 7-12

Ballwin Golf Club Learn basics of golfing, tennis and enjoy swimming at North Pointe. Camp meets at the Ballwin Golf Course everyday. Bring your own clubs or borrow ours.

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June 10-14 or July 22-26 The Pointe Come for five fun “Muggle-free” days! Enjoy defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Potions, Herbology and other Harry Potter activities.

Harry Potter Camp

This camp will meet at the North Pointe Pavilion daily before heading to the pool. We will play water games and go swimming all day! Remember the sun screen.

Aqua Camp

Campers spend Fridays at North Pointe and will enjoy a field trip each week. Day camp with an extra dose of arts and crafts.

Ages: 5-12 The Pointe VIP $110 Reg $130 Ballwin Day Camp Nine weeks - June 3-August 2 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Camp sessions are one week in length. St. Louis Bread Co. lunch available for a fee and must pre-register. For more information, or to download a camp brochure and register, visit www.ballwin.mo.us. Arts and Crafts Camp Ages: 5-12 The Pointe VIP $115 Reg $135

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By CAROL ENRIGHT Bob Ellman, of Chesterfield, has good memories of camp. “Every night, you’d line up and get your choice of a soda or a candy bar,” he recalled. “Of course, I never got any of that at home.” Ellman, 58, spent his summers from 1964-1970 at Camp Taum Sauk in Lesterville, Mo. Now, his 12-year-old daughter, Olivia, attends the camp that he credits for much of his success in life. “I think it was a great place for me to find some of the talents that I had and also

to get away from home and be independent – and that’s what I’m doing with her,” Ellman said. Camp exposed Ellman to many activities that were not available in his boyhood neighborhood. “There were hayrides and there were float trips and there was canoeing and riflery, archery – a lot of things that, growing up in University City, I never would have experienced,” Ellman said. Nick Smith, Taum Sauk’s owner, was a 7-year-old camper when Ellman was a counselor there in 1970. At that time,

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Smith’s father ran the camp. “The cool thing about it is Nick runs it just like his dad, George, ran the camp, and nothing’s changed,” said Ellman. That’s just fine with Ellman who likes that his daughter “experiences the same things” that he did. Olivia said she loves camp. “Last year, I counted off the days until I went,” she said. But when asked how likes attending the same camp as her dad, she did have one complaint. “I thought he should have told me (about the camp) earlier,” Olivia said. “He told me when I was like 10 or 11.” Chesterfield mother of three, Bonnie Myers, 42, spent three summers at Camp Taum Sauk and now sends her daughters there. Haley, who soon will be 12, will spend her third summer at the camp, and Jorie, who will be 9 this summer, will go to camp for the first time. Myers said she sends her daughters to the camp because she loved it. Myers remembers horseback riding and bon fires but she said her fondest memories are of the friends she made. In a “like mother, like daughter” moment, Haley also said the best part about camp is “being with my friends.” Like Ellman, Myers said she loves that the camp she attended as a child is still much like it was when she was a camper there. “That’s actually one of the things I love,” said Myers. “It hasn’t changed a ton.”

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She called the camp “an old throwback kind of camp” where the campers have to “rough it.” One experience Myers will share with her daughter this summer is being initiated into Sauk-Ton-Qua, an honorary society for campers who have attended Taum Sauk for three years. “Your name goes up on the wall forever,” said Myers, adding that she still has her Sauk-Ton-Qua certificate and a camp scrapbook in her basement. Haley has seen her mom’s name on the wall, and she thinks that’s funny, Myers said. Olivia, who also will be eligible for Sauk-Ton-Qua this summer, has looked for her dad’s name on the wall, too. “I tried finding it, but I think it’s faded out. It’s from like 1967,” she said.

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Camp today by the numbers A Connecticut couple is credited with founding America’s first summer camp – The Gunnery Camp – in 1861. Summer camp since has become an American tradition, and it is a tradition that that remains alive and well. According to the American Camp Association (ACA): • There are more than 12,000 day and resident camps in the country. Nonprofit groups, including youth agencies and religious organizations, operate approximately 8,000 camps, and 4,000 are privately owned, independent, for-profit operations. • More than 11 million children and adults attend camp each year. • Camps employ more than 1.2 million adults as counselors, program/activity leaders, unit and program directors/supervisors, and in support services roles. • Nearly half (48 percent) of camps report a staff return of 50 percent or more. • Among ACA-accredited camps, 88 percent offer swimming, 57 percent offer teambuilding, 48 percent offer horseback riding, 22 percent offer wilderness programs and 12 percent offer travel/tour programs. • Three-fourths of camp directors answering an ACA survey reported adding new activities and programs in the past few years. Examples include challenging and adventurous activities, such as high and low ropes courses, climbing walls, zip lines, backpacking, mountain biking and cave exploring. • The majority (90 percent) of ACAaccredited camps offer some form of financial assistance, which helps more than 1 million children who are from economically deprived families, have special medical needs or special situations that might preclude them from attending camp.

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By SUZANNE CORBETT Call me sacrilegious but I never feel I’m sacrificing anything on meatless Fridays during Lent. I will happily stand in line at any fish fry for however long it takes to eat my share of the Lenten catch. And I’m not alone. From now until Good Friday literarily tons of fish will be fried and served at local churches, VFW halls and community centers. Granted, there are people who have never taken in a fish fry. These folks ask,“What’s the big deal?” Beyond the experience, price and community support, the answer is simple – the fish tastes great because it’s fried right. The secret to any successful fish fry is deep-frying, a classic cooking technique anyone can learn. No matter if you’re frying fish to feed a congregation or a family of four, begin by choosing the right oil. You want an oil that has a light flavor and a high smoke point, such as peanut, safflower or canola oil, because when oil begins to smoke it’s a sign that it’s too hot and is breaking down, which will affect food flavors. To help control and monitor your oil’s temperature invest in a good thermometer. “We recommend frying catfish at 350 F for optimum results,” said Jeremy Robbins, vice president of The Catfish Institute. “Of course you can fry fish hotter but you certainly don’t want to fry fish any lower than 350 F, which can cause fish to it take on too much oil, and that means greasy.” Catfish has a light flavor and texture that fries up beautifully at 350 F using traditional coatings as a cornmeal breading or a tempura-style beer batter. Other fish that have a firmer texture, such as jack salmon and shrimp, or have heavier breading, fry better at 375 F. No matter which fish you fry remember to fry in small batches. Overcrowding the fryer with large batches can lower oil temperature. Finally, before frying anything gather the right tools for the job such as long-handled tongs, slotted spoons or a fry basket. To prevent food from sticking to these tools dip them first in the hot oil just before using. Once fish reaches a golden brown color it’s done. Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels; then cover with foil and keep warm by placing in a single layer on a rack placed on a baking sheet in a 200 F oven. After Lenten fish fry season ends, plan to stage your own fish fry at home. Just remember to follow the deep fry basics and give one of the following recipes a try, courtesy of The Catfish Institute and Pushcarts & Stalls: The Soulard Market History Cookbook.

Cajun Catfish* Servings: 4 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets 1/2 cup pre-packaged fish breading 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1 1/2 –2 cups frying oil Combine fish breading and Creole seasoning in a shallow bowl. Coat catfish in breading. Lightly shake off excess breading. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat to reach 350 F. Fry catfish until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes, per side. Drain on paper towels. The Catfish Institute serves its Cajun Catfish with Honey Bacon Potato Salad (recipe at uscatfish.com/recipes). If you are following Lenten laws make the potato salad without the bacon. Fish Fry Jacks Servings: 2 - 4, depending on the size of the jacks 4 whole, skinless jack salmons (whiting) 1 cup milk 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 cup white cornmeal 1/2 cup flour salt and red pepper to taste 1 egg 1/4 cup milk oil for frying 3/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Place jack salmon in a shallow dish. Pour milk over fish, add lemon slices; cover and chill for an hour. Mix together the cornmeal and flour and place in a shallow dish. Remove fish from milk, season with salt and red pepper; set aside. Beat together the egg and 1/4 cup milk; dip fish in egg mixture, then roll into cornmeal mixture. Using a deep fryer or skillet, set at 375 F or medium high, deep fry fish in hot oil until golden brown – about 5-8 minutes. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels. Heat together barbecue and Worcestershire sauces. Serve warm red sauce with fish. Church Lady Spaghetti Servings: 6 - 8 2 16-ounce cans tomato sauce 1/2 cup tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon Italian spice blend 1 pound thin spaghetti, cooked and drained salt and pepper to taste In a large saucepan heat together tomato sauce and tomato paste. Add in garlic and Italian spices, bring to the boiling point, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Pour sauce over cooked spaghetti and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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Lifelong Learning Institute comes to Chesterfield Imagine going back to school, taking classes you find intriguing, and never having to take a test or worry about grades. That is what senior adults experience as members of Washington University’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), which next month will begin offering classes in Chesterfield. The LLI is open to adults aged 55-plus and offers courses at its Clayton campus in many disciplines, such as art and architecture, contemporary issues, creative writing, economics, film studies, history, literature, math/ science/technology/, music, and philosophy. Knowledgeable peer members teach the classes and plan course work, field trips and other events. Courses emphasize peer learning and active class member participation. When an adult registers for a class, he or she becomes a member of the LLI. In response recommendations from its Older Adult Task Force, the city of Chesterfield formed an alliance with the LLI to bring classes to West County. “The Dead Sea Scrolls” will be the first course taught in Chesterfield. It will be facilitated by Sheldon Enger and will focus on the collection of ancient documents discovered in caves near the Dead Sea. The eight-week course will meet from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday mornings at Chesterfield City Hall, beginning on April 3. The course fee is $145. To learn more or register, visit lli.wustl. edu, or call (314) 935-4237.

brain boost might want to join Facebook. Janelle Wohltmann, a graduate student studying psychology at the University of Arizona, conducted a study to see if Facebook could help improve older adults’ cognitive performance and make them feel more socially connected. Her preliminary findings from a study involving adults ages 68-91(average age 79) show that after learning to use Facebook, participants did about 25 percent better on tasks designed to measure their ability to continuously monitor and quickly add to or delete from the contents of their working memory – a function psychologists call “updating.” “The idea evolved from two bodies of research,” Wohltmann said. “One, there is evidence to suggest that staying more cognitively engaged – learning new skills, not just becoming a couch potato when you retire but staying active – leads to better cognitive performing. It’s kind of this ‘use it or lose it’ hypothesis. There’s also a large body of literature showing that people who are more socially engaged, are less lonely, have more social support and are more socially integrated are also doing better cognitively in older age.” But Wohltmann offered a word of caution, noting that before joining the social networking site, older adults – like everyone else – should be taught to use it safely.

Mammograms after 65 A national study of more than 140,000 women ages 66-89 found that for older women, getting a mammogram every two years was as beneficial as an annual mammogram and led to fewer false positive results. Researchers at University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) gathered data from 1999Facebook may improve seniors’ 2006 on nearly 3,000 women with breast cognitive function cancer and about 138,000 without it and found Adults who find themselves in need of a no difference in late-stage breast cancer rates

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between those who were screened annually and those screened every two years. Among women ages 66-74, nearly half (48 percent) who were screened annually had false positive results, compared to 29 percent of women who were screened every other year. “Screening every other year, as opposed to every year, does not increase the probability of late-stage breast cancer in older women,” lead author Dejana Braithwaite, UCSF assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, said. Lead study author Karla Kerlikowske, M.D., agreed, saying women ages 66-74 who choose to get mammograms “get no added benefit from annual screening and face almost twice the false positives and biopsy recommendations, which may cause anxiety and inconvenience.” The study appeared online last month in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. When pessimism pays Older adults who tend to view the future through rose-colored glasses may be less likely to reach a ripe, old age than their pessimistic peers, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. According to a study appearing in the online journal Psychology and Aging, older folks with low expectations for the future may be setting themselves up for longer, healthier lives. The 10-year study involved about 40,000 adults who were asked how satisfied they were with their lives and to predict their future level of satisfaction. “Our findings revealed that being overly optimistic in predicting a better future was associated with a greater risk of disability and death within the following decade,” lead author Frieder R. Lang, of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany, said. “Pessimism about the future may encourage people to live more carefully, taking health and safety precautions.” Lean on a 50-something female Next time you’re looking for a shoulder to cry on, you might want to seek out a middle-aged woman. In a study of more than 75,000 adults, women in their 50s were found to be more empathetic than men their age and more empathetic than younger and older adults of both sexes. Sara Konrath, an assistant research professor at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, and her colleagues analyzed data on empathy from three separate, large samples of adult Americans. They found consistent evidence of a pattern of empathy throughout adulthood, with middle-aged adults reporting the most empathy.

“They (middle-aged adults) reported that they were more likely to react emotionally to the experiences of others, and they were also more likely to try to understand how things looked from the perspective of others,” Konrath said. Speculating on the reasons for their findings, the study authors wrote: “Americans born in the 1950s and ‘60s – the middle-aged people in our samples – were raised during historic social movements, from civil rights to various antiwar countercultures. It may be that today’s middle-aged adults report higher empathy than other cohorts because they grew up during periods of important societal changes that emphasized the feelings and perspectives of other groups.”  Five things to question The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently released its list of “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” its contribution to the American Board of Internal Medicine’s “Choosing Wisely” campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to spark conversations between patients and doctors about procedures and treatments that may provide no benefit or may cause harm. In preparing its recommendations, the AGS utilized a work group whose members reviewed medical research and surveyed more than 6,000 of its members and other experts. The group’s goal was to determine the potentially unnecessary or harmful treatments most often recommended for older patients. Ultimately, the AGS issued the following five recommendations: • Don’t recommend percutaneous feeding tubes in patients with advanced dementia; instead, offer assisted oral feeding. • Don’t use antipsychotics as the first choice to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. • Avoid using medication to achieve hemoglobin A1c <7.5% in most adults 65 and older; moderate control is generally better. • Don’t use benzodiazepines or other sedative-hypnotics in older adults as the first choice for insomnia, agitation, or delirium. • Don’t use antimicrobials to treat bacteriuria in older adults unless specific urinary tract symptoms are present. “Due to age-related physical changes, many older adults respond differently to medications and other interventions than younger people,” said Paul Mulhausen, M.D., vice-chair of the AGS Clinical Practice and Models of Care Committee and chair of AGS’ “Choosing Wisely” work group. The AGS and the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging have published a compendium of resources about the society’s “Five Things” at healthinaging.org.

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created a handmade, period-correct quilt. After that, quilting quickly became more than a hobby for Wanda, who soon began working and teaching classes at The Kotton Patch quilt shop in Des Peres and later went to work at Patches in Old St. Charles. In 1998, Art decided to try his hand at quilting, too. He had been sewing since he was a young boy – mostly shirts for himself and the occasional piece of clothing for his mother – so picking up quilting was a logical step. The couple joined Thimble and Thread, where they have kept busy serving in many different roles. The Kruses have been featured in Quilters World, and each has had a pattern published. Recently, they began rescuing, repairing and finishing vintage quilts and quilt tops. The couple describes sewing together as a marital bond. Art oftentimes does the binding and backing for Wanda’s designs, and sometimes, they work in tandem from start to finish. Wanda said that working with Art toward a finished product “is one of the most incredible rewards you can imagine.” “It symbolizes love and caring,” she said. The Thimble and Thread Quilt Expo will feature more than 300 quilts, including a few designed by internationally renowned quilter Ricky Tims, who credits his introduction to the world of quilting to Thimble and Thread. The show runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 and from and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park. Visitors can have quilts appraised, visit with vendors, watch demonstrations and talk with some of the featured quilters. Admission is $7 for adults, $1 for children 6-12 and free for younger children. For more information, visit thimbleandthreadstl.org.

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On the calendar A baseball-themed Senior Lunch will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at Eureka Community Center. Celebrate spring training and enjoy games. Admission is $5. For reservations, call 938-6775. ••• National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 2071, will feature J.R. Rentze, a pre-arrangement counselor at Schrader Funeral Home, leading a discussion on pre-paid funerals at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 7 at Young’s Ice Cream Parlor and Grill, 206 Meramec Station Road. For more information, call Corne Huelsebusch at 391-5781. ••• American Legion Post 208 will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the post, 222 Old Sulphur Spring Road. The meal will include corned beef and cabbage with traditional sides; Band of Brothers will play dance music from 7-11 p.m. Dinner is $7.50 per plate, and the dance is $10 per person and includes beer, soda, wine and set-ups. Call 391-9424. ••• The city of Ballwin will host Lunch and Bingo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Guests play six rounds of bingo, have lunch and dessert and then play six more rounds. Admission is $6, and those registering by Sunday, March 17 avoid a $2 late fee. Call 227-8580, or visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• A Senior Lunch of corned beef will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Eureka Community Center. Holy Infant’s Irish dancers will perform. Admission is $5. Call 938-6775. ••• ElderLink St. Louis and AARP will

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Why college is so expensive; what students can do By KATE UPTERGROVE For the past three decades, the cost of college has grown at twice the rate of inflation, leaving students and their families with significant debt – and concerns about how to pay the price. According to opening remarks at the College Savings Foundation 2012 Summit, held last December in Washington, D.C., “The explosive growth in college charges has placed unsustainable strains on the traditional financing equation we rely upon as a nation.” Underscoring the problem, a recently released (September 2012) Pew Research Center survey indicated that one in five households owed student debt in 2010, more than double the share from two decades earlier. The 2010 number represents a significant rise – up to 19 percent – from the 15 percent households owed in 2007. Current outstanding student debt tops $1 trillion and college costs are continuing to climb. How should we, as a nation, rethink the economics of higher education? What are the factors that escalate the price of the American dream? And can the system be rewired to deliver first-class education in more affordable ways? These were a few of the questions, Summit attendees debated as they addressed the college cost conundrum. The college experience at all costs Following the Summit, Roger Michaud, chair of the College Savings Foundation, offered insight into the problem as well as a few potential solutions. He attributed the rise in college costs, at least in part, to the fact that “the largest freshman class in history is now applying for college.” That influx of students has driven the need for physical growth on college campuses. For example, at the University of Missouri record numbers of freshmen – 6,560 in August – have pushed the need for housing and other services and driven up the cost of housing, tuition and related fees. “It’s market driven,” explained Faith Sandler, executive director of The Scholarship

Foundation of St. Louis. “The higher the demand, the greater the cost. There’s also some credence to the idea that a third party payer system (i.e. student loans) makes consumers less likely to challenge the institution. Delayed repayment (of student loans) may make the cost seem less real to students.” Also driving up the cost is student expectation. “Certainly the quality of the education being offered has been escalated,” Michaud said. “But so too have campus amenities.” State-of-the-art recreation complexes, all-suite accommodations and, at some private universities, perks such as maid service add not only to the college experience but also the cost. “Colleges have taken on a great deal of debt to deliver ‘the experience,’” Michaud said. But, as Michaud pointed out, the end result is that many families are having to have “tough, but necessary conversations about how much experience they can afford.” “Maybe the novelty of the big name college goes away when you look at what is realistic and necessary to your degree,” Michaud said. Sandler echoed that what her organization very often sees is “a young person setting their sights on a particular institution and parents wanting to do everything possible to make that happen for the child.”

following questions: • What can we afford? • What will we qualify for? • What will be our long-term burden? Parents have long been expected to be part of the college cost equation, but according to Sandler more and more parents may not even qualify for the loans that are packaged into a college’s student aid offer. Michaud suggested that one of the best ways to combat college costs is for “students and parents to develop their own strategies to offset some of those college costs,” because changes to the college cost equation are not likely to occur any time soon. “Any dollar saved will help offset the amount of debt that students, and often their parents, ultimately face,” Michaud said. In the interest of full disclosure it must be noted that the College Savings Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of helping American families achieve their education savings goals. A primary focus of the Foundation is building public awareness of and providing public policy support for 529 college savings plans. 529 plans are state sponsored, interestearning savings programs. Individuals can invest in any state’s 529 plan for themselves or a loved one. That means a grandparent in Missouri with a grandchild in Tennessee can participate in either state’s 529 plan on behalf of the grandchild. Then, when it comes time for college, the grandchild can use the money Funding the dream The Scholarship Foundation, well known in the plan to pay for qualified for their ScholarShop upscale resale loca- higher education expenses tions, provides direct financial support to stu- across the nation. Meandents for postsecondary education as well as while the grandparent can information that students and families need to be earning a tax benefit on make financially sound educational choices. the money set aside. “The average 529 plan “We do a lot of counseling with families who are looking at the math. Every student at maturity is about Michaud needs an advocate to walk through the hard, $15,000,” said. “The trick cold facts of financial aid,” Sandler is starting said. “And financial aid offices (at colleges and universities) are not impartial.” She suggested that students and families jointly consider the

Starting early, borrowing wisely and choosing affordable options are all critical pieces of the college cost puzzle.

early and remaining committed.” Michaud recommended savingforcollege. com as a place to start online and suggested that financial advisors can help families set and achieve goals. Information on Missouri’s 529 plan, known as MOST, can be found online at missourimost.s.upromise.com. Graduating into debt As important as saving is to offsetting the cost of college, it still doesn’t fix the underlying problem. “Even the think tanks that really do the deep dive into the cost of education are struggling with solutions to containing college costs,” Michaud said. “It’s a serious problem. “On average, college students graduating from state schools do so with around $25,000 in student debt. However, some estimates put that number at $200,000 just six years from now. These are scary numbers.” Michaud points out that already escalating student debt, complicated by a challenging job market is causing college graduates to “put their lives on hold.” “They’re graduating from college and moving back in with Mom and Dad,” Michaud said. “They’re putting off milestones such as getting married, buying a car, buying or renting a house or apartment, and starting a family.” With all those delays in

personal economic development come delays in national economic development. What’s more, those delays are lasting longer than ever before. A 2012 survey by the College Savings Foundation showed that 23 percent of those surveyed expected student debt repayment to take between 10-20 years – up 2 percent from a 2011 survey – and 9 percent expected it to take more than 20 years. In some cases, parents are paying off their student loans just in time to take on student loans for their children. Sandler said her advice to students and parents is: “If you have to consider a parent PLUS loan or unsubsidized loan you need to stop and reconsider your choices.” “The biggest impact on the repayment process is the size of the principle,” Sandler cautioned. A variety of repayment plans and loan rehabilitation options do exist, but they come with a cost. Pay-As-You-Earn, the newest repayment plan option, came online in October of 2012 to offer some relief to recent graduates who are entering the job market with “record student debt” and who are facing near record unemployment rates. To be eligible for Pay-As-You-Earn, borrowers must have taken out their first federal student loan after Sept. 30, 2007, and at least one after Sept. 30, 2011. Only direct (federal) loans qualify. As with all loans, extended repayment plans, such as Pay-As-You-Earn, come with penalties such as increased interest paid over time, and default comes with serious consequences. Student loan default implications include: • Credit report damage (7-year minimum). • Wage garnishment. • Seizure of federal and state tax refunds. • Seizure of portion of any federal payment. • Legal action in federal district court. • Title IV (federal student aid) ineligible. • May lose state occupational license. • No mortgage loans. • May have difficulty obtaining car loans. • May be unable to rent an apartment. • May be turned down for jobs. • Collection costs. Given that the consequences associated with defaulting on student loans are so significant, it’s surprising to learn that loan default rates are increasing for most schools and that the nation is experiencing increasing loan delinquency rates. Taking control On Feb. 21, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it is gathering information to develop options for policymakers to make the repayment of private student loans more manageable for struggling borrowers. The CFPB is reacting to the fact that private student loan borrowers, who wish to pay

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field. New members recently elected to St. Luke’s board of directors included Oscar C. Berryman, Philip (Flip) B. Cady, Jr., and Ann McFarland Sullins, each of whom will serve three-year terms. ••• Officers elected to the Circle Of Concern in Valley Park board for 2013 are Nancy Parker, president; Doug Schaeffler, vice president; Rod Bishop, treasurer; and Calvin Holderby, secretary. New directors elected to three-year terms are Sue Hoffman, Harry Lemay, June Schroeder and Greg Shoemaker. Chris Pallozola, who joined Circle in September as community relations director and was named acting executive director in November, was promoted to executive director, effective Feb. 1.

AWARDS & HONORS PEOPLE Neurologist Duane Turpin, DO, has joined BJC Medical Group of Missouri. Located at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West HealthCare Center, he soon will add a location in West County. Rheumatologist Irl Don, M.D., has joined BJC Medical Group, practicing at Rheumatology and Internal Medicine Associates. His primary office is located at 3023 N. Ballas Road. ••• Sherry Meadows, of West County, has been hired to the newly created position of community outreach manager of Veterans Care Coordination.

Type II Diabetes? New Diabetes Report Reveals Why Your Current Method Of Treatment May Be Dangerous To You A new free guide has just been released that reveals why Type II Diabetes continues to increase at an alarming rate. Discover why current therapy may make your condition worse. To receive your free report entitled “Diabetic Ignorance: How Drug Companies, The Food Industry, and some Drs. Set you up for Failure.” Call toll free 1-800-803-1452 or go to www.StLouisDiabetesReport. com. Dr. Duane Marquart D.C.

••• Terri Gray has been named executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri. ••• Erin Swenson has joined Creve Coeurbased Directions in Design as director of business development for the interior architectural/ interior design firm. Swenson ••• Joseph A. Sheehan has been elected to a one-year term as secretary of the board of directors of St. Luke’s Hospital in Chester-

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. has honored Wildwood resident Jim Zara with its 2013 Southern Region Top Producer Award. Zara is affiliated with Northwest- Zara ern Mutual-Chesterfield. ••• Pulaski Bank has received the 2012 Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) Platinum Award, which recognizes the bank as one of the top-producing lending institutions in the MHDC mortgage program. Four Pulaski Bank loan officers were recognized as top-performing

individuals: Terry Pettigrew received the Platinum Award and was the highest producing MHDC lender in Missouri; Kathy Doyle, Richard Heath and Melissa Maxwell were Bronze Award recipients. ••• Healthgrades for the seventh consecutive year has named St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in 2013. According to Healthgrades, patients admitted to a hospital named to 50 Best Hospitals list are more likely to have successful treatment without major complications.

EDUCATION & NETWORKING The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a Lunch & Learn at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 at West County Nissan, 14747 Manchester Road. Susan Stewart, an organization expert, speaks on getting organized to become more effective and productive. Admission is $15. Chamber members may register at westcountychamber.com; nonmembers may register by calling 230-9900. ••• The Wildwood Business Association sponsors “Business Decisions in Today’s Economy” from 4:45-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at St. Louis Community College, 2645 Generations Drive in Wildwood Pat Pettey, business development specialist and lender for Electro Savings Credit Union, presents the workshop. Networking and light refreshments also are featured. Admission is free and open to all. To register, visit wildwoodba.org.

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BENEFITS 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. ••• Skilled Assets, a progressive employment strategy group, holds a baby shower from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday March 9 at Rung, the not-for-profit resale clothing boutique at 9739 Manchester Road. Admission is free and includes complimentary wine and hors d’ouvres, professional headshots and networking. Visit skilledassets.com/main/rung. ••• 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 in Ballwin. The Benefit Blues Band, Foxcreek Band and Stonewheel perform. Food, a cash bar and raffle tickets are featured. Funds benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $5 at the door; children are admitted free of charge. To make a donation, call Bill at (314) 422-8067 or Tammy 234-7215. ••• The St. Clare of Assisi Knights of Columbus hosts its fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day Party at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the parish gym, 15642 Clayton Road in Ellisville. The $12 dinner ticket (for adults) includes corned beef and cabbage and a performance by 44 Irish dancers from the Clarkson School of Irish Dance, as well as live Irish music. Seating is limited. For res-

ervations, call John Jost at (314) 422-4863. ••• The Circle Of Concern Birthday Bash, a celebration of the charity’s 46th birthday, is from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Circle’s offices, 112 St. Louis Ave. in Valley Park. For every three canned or boxed food items donated, a guest can enjoy face-painting, cotton candy and other treats. A balloon artist, birthday cake and pantry tours also are featured. All donations benefit those in the community who are hungry. Visit circleofconcern.org, or call 861-2623. ••• The Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Club hosts its “Re Sell It Sale” from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Parkway North High School, 12860 Fee Fee Road. Admission is $1, and military families with ID can shop at noon with free admission. One of the largest consignment sales in the area offers thousands of gently used baby and children’s items, including equipment, books, toys, clothes and more. Prices are 50-90 percent off retail. Cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted. Visit stlmotc.org, or call (314) 651-9082. ••• Support Dogs hosts the eighth annual Tacky Ball from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront, 315 Chestnut St. Dinner, live and silent auctions, a raffle and dancing to music by Butch Wax and the Hollywoods are featured. The nonprofit provides skilled service dogs to people with disabilities. Tickets are $100 before March 11/$125 thereafter. For reservations, call (314) 9972325, or visit supportdogs.org. ••• The annual Assistance League St. Louis Authors Brunch is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the Missouri Athletic Club downtown. Thrity Umrigar, author of “The World We Found” and “The Space Between Us,” and Antony John, author of “Five Flavors of Dumb” and “Thou Shalt Not Road Trip, Busted: Confessions of an Accidental Player,” are special guests. Admission is $60 for a regular ticket/$100 for a patron ticket. Visit stlouis.assistanceleague.org.

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FAMILY AND KIDS A single and parenting group meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays through May 13 at St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. The group helps single parents share tips and parenting wisdom, as well as develop meaningful relationships with other parents. Video seminars explain how to wisely encourage kids to obey, balance money and career with family and more. The cost is $20. Call 779-2331, or visit stjstl.net. ••• March Morpho Mania is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily throughout March at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park. Nearly 3,000 Blue Morpho butterflies are on view inside the free-flight conservatory. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children ages 3-12, and free for younger kids. Visit butterflyhouse.org, or call 530-0076. ••• American Legion Post 208 hosts a hearty

breakfast from 9 a.m.-noon on Sunday, March 10 at 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road in Manchester. Breakfast is $7 per person, with Bloody Marys available for $1.50. The meal includes SOS on toast or biscuit, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon or sausage, and pancakes. Coffee and juice are available. Call 391-9424. ••• Eureka Parks and Recreation hosts a Spring Break Camp from 9 a.m.-noon the week of March 18 at Eureka Community Center. The camp is open to kids ages 5-12 and includes crafts, games, activities and snacks with a new theme every day. The cost is $35 for the first family member and $30 for each additional child. Visit eureka.mo.us, or call 938-6775. ••• The city of Wildwood hosts a Spring Egg Hunt from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Fairway Elementary School, 480 Old Fairway Drive. For more information, call 458-0440, or visit cityofwildwood.com. ••• The city of Eureka hosts a Youth Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. (registration at 10 a.m.) on Saturday, March 23 at Drewel Park. The egg hunt takes place in separate areas for different age groups, with start times in 10-minute increments. The first 400 participants receive a goody bag, and a free hot dog lunch is provided. Kids can have their pictures with the Easter Bunny; guests should bring their own cameras. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item. Visit eureka.mo.us, or call 938-6775.

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 Lent at 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road. Jack salmon, cod, catfish and shrimp dinners include two sides; fried chicken dinners are available as well. All proceeds benefit the American Legion. Call 391-9424. ••• Holy Infant Men’s Club hosts a fish fry from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Fridays, March 8, 15 and 22, at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 248 New Ballwin Road. The menu includes fried and baked cod, grouper, shrimp, baked salmon, pizza, homemade sides, frozen custard, beer and wine. Visit holyinfantballwin.org.

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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. ••• “Almost Maine” auditions are from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19 in the Multipurpose Room at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood. Students and members of the local community are invited to audition for the school’s spring production. Familiarity with the play, a headshot and resume are helpful but not required. Those with questions should call Patrick Vaughn at 422-2013. ••• “Listen to Your Mother,” a live show that is part of a national series celebrating Mother’s Day and featuring a series of live readings by area writers, is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health Education, 232 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Visit listentoyourmothershow.com for reservations and information.

SPECIAL INTEREST The West County Swing Dance Club meets from 8-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road. The nonprofit social group hosts more than 350 dancers each week and offers basic to advanced swing dance lessons before the dance (at 7 p.m.). Visit wcsdc.com. ••• 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. A potluck and educational offering by Rev. Dr. Warren Crews, a noted theologian and church historian, follow the program. Email jlange846@aol.com, or visit stmartinschurch.org. ••• “Grief Share” is from 1-3 p.m. on Sundays through April 21 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 15370 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. The Biblically-based seminar/support group is for people grieving the death of someone close. Each meeting is self-contained, so participants may start at any time. Admission is free, and all are welcome. For more information or to register, call Pastor Dale Bartels at 532-0540. Visit griefshare.org. ••• The city of Ballwin’s trivia night is from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at Ballwin Golf Course. Teams of eight adults aged 21 and older compete in 10 rounds. Complimentary beer and soda are provided; guests may bring their own snacks. Admission is $160 per table. Visit. ballwin.mo.us. •••

The city of Ellisville holds free electronic/computer recycling from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Bluebird Park. Tax donation letters are provided, and donations are requested to help cover costs. For more information, including a list of accepted items, visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield hosts speaker Denise DeCou, executive director of ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments) presenting “Domestic Abuse: Focus on Areas Intersecting and Impacting the Issue” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (coffee at 8:45 a.m., business at 9:30 a.m.) on Thursday, March 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road in Chesterfield. Contact A. Patricia Shores at 448-4387 or apatriciashores@att.net. ••• The Green Speaker Series hosts a presentation by John Moller of Forest ReLeaf at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Longview Farm Park in Town & Country. Moller discusses the benefits of trees, especially in urban areas – from cleaning the air and water to fighting climate change and more. Forest ReLeaf is a nonprofit with the goal of raising St. Louis’ urban tree canopy from 26 percent to 40 percent. Email Dirk Maas at dirkavlmaas@gmail.com. ••• The Town & Country Green Team Commission, in partnership with RNA Worldwide Computer and Electronic Recycling, hosts an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Town & Country Municipal Center, 1011 Municipal Center Drive. The free recycling includes but is not limited to electronic equipment, appliances, metal and more. Visit rnaworldwide.com/faq.html. ••• The city of Eureka hosts an Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Legion Park. The event is open to those aged 21 and older. Prizes and a band are part of the fun. Light refreshments are provided, but guests may bring their own food and beverages (no glass bottles). Admission is free with a non-perishable food item. Visit eureka. mo.us, or call 938-6775. ••• The city of Wildwood holds “Recycle that Bicycle” from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at Wildwood Town Center. Accepted items include bicycles, tricycles and bicycle parts. All bikes will be reconditioned by those working and training to make positive changes in their lives and will be donated to those in need throughout the region. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, email andrea@cityofwildwood.com.

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It ‘keeps getting better’ at ‘Clancy’s at the Barn’ By SUZANNE CORBETT St. Patrick’s Day is days away, and Sean Clancy is busy. “I’ve been making corned beef for a couple of weeks now,” said Clancy, owner of Clancy’s Irish Pub at the Barn at Lucerne, who estimates he’ll have almost 2,000 pounds of corned beef cured and ready for St. Patrick’s weekend. “With all the dinners and sandwiches we’ll serve in the pub along with the catering orders, we’ll go through a almost a ton of corned beef. We’ll also sell raw corned beef rounds and briskets in the butcher shop for those who like to cook it for themselves.” Home-cured corned beef is a treat, and luckily, Clancy has his family’s recipe, which has been handed down for five generations. Clancy is a fifth-generation, old-fashioned butcher who is proud to have the sixth generation, son Ryan and daughter Maggie, working beside him. Together, they oversee the pub and butcher shop side of the business. On the pub side, Clancy’s offers hearty fare and cold drinks. Listed under Traditional Pub Fare and offered yearround is Corned Beef and Cabbage along with Fish and Chips and Hot Beef Brisket that’s slow-roasted for days and plated with au gratin potatoes and green beans. Tallied under “Not so Traditional Pub Fare” are Clancy’s signature

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WE HAUL IT ALL Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, appliances, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties, fencing, decks. Garage & Basement Clean-up Neat, courteous, affordable rates. Call: 636-379-8062 or email: jandjhaul@aol.com

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Help Wanted Carpenter Apprentices for framiing and siding crews. Experience a plus but not necessary. Call terry at 314-574-7182. EEO/ drug Screen Required.

Do you love the outdoors? Have a knack for nature? Do you love to help people with their gardens and landscape? We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals who love to work with plants and people. seasonal employment March to November. Applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays. No experience is necessary, knowledge of plants, flowers and retail sales experience is helpful. Apply in person or send resume to

the West County yMCA is now accepting applications for a part time early Childhood teacher working with children ages 6 weeks to 24 months. the candidate must have a minimum completion of 3 college credit hours in a clhild related field. A free metro membership to any yMCA in the greater St. Louis area is included with employment. the yMCA welcomes a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer M/F/d/V. Candidate must pass a criminal history background check and E-verify to be considered. Please apply in person: West County Family yMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, Mo 63017 the West County yMCA is now accepting applications for a full time early Childhood teacher working with children ages 6 weeks to 24 months. the candidate must have a minimum completion of an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Full benefits package and vacation days included along with a free metro membership to any yMCA in the greater St. Louis area. the yMCA welcomes a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer M/F/d/V. Candidate must pass a criminal history background check and E-verify to be considered. Please apply in person: West County Family yMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, Mo 63017

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the West County yMCA is now accepting applications for a part time Custodian i position. Prior industrial custodial experience a plus. A free metro membership to any yMCA in the greater St. Louis area is a part of the benefit package. EOE M/F/d/V - Must pass criminal history background screening/E-Verify Employer. Please apply in person: West County Family yMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, Mo 63017

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CauLk SPeCiaLTieS: Expert application/ product knowledge. SPECIALIzE in showers, tubs, windows, doors and trim. StOP the LEAKS and dAMAgE. John Hancock has 30+ yrs. experience. Need CARPENtRy or other repairs - Call today! 636-7952627.

Handyman • Carpenter 26 + years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings • Deck Repairs all Jobs - Big or Small Licensed, Bonded, Insured Call James at 314-420-3562

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Seller Saved $2505** Seller Saved $6000** Seller Saved $4875** Seller Saved $2520** Seller Saved $6570** TESTIMONIAL: As a home owner conducting a short sale; Tracy Reynolds of Kayser Short Sale Law Firm of St. Louis and Connie Lieber, our real estate agent from Assist-2-Sell -well exceeded our family’s expectation(s). They are truly passionate professional(s) who cared about a family’s current and future well-being when no one else did. Tracy and Connie work truly as a team of experts on behalf of my family; they carefully educated my family while showing sincere empathy in guiding our family thru a very complex short sale. They both exceeded our family’s expectations with direct and honest communication along with their high level of commitment and accuracy. Our family could not have accomplished this short sale without their assistance and dedication to excellence. Thanks to both of you; Tracy Reynolds of Kayser Short Sale Law Firm of St. Louis and Connie Lieber of Assist-2-Sell;

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