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letters to the editor Presidential power To the Editor: What power does the president of the United States have to send a U.S. operated, armed drone aircraft over U.S. territory, to target and kill a U.S. citizen? The answer is none. The U.S. Constitution is very clear. To deprive a U.S. citizen of their life, liberty or property, there must be due process. Will that stop a president from straying from his/her oath when convenient or expedient? The Oath of Office in part says, “To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.” By some government estimates, in the next 10 years there could be 30,000 drones operating over the U.S. What is your comfort level? Mine is not good at all. John Klay Ballwin

Cutting down on college costs To the Editor: I read with interest your recent article entitled, “College Cost Conundrum: Why College is So Expensive, What Students Can Do” (West Newsmagazine, March 6).  Roger Michaud, chair of the College Savings Foundation, makes some very good suggestions. In the face of escalating college costs and exploding student debt, it is imperative that students and parents develop their own strategies to offset college costs.   I wanted to highlight one way that students can make the most of their college savings that was not mentioned in the article. The A+ program is administered by the Missouri Department of Higher Education, and allows qualifying graduates from designated high schools the opportunity to receive free tuition and general fees for two full academic years to attend a Missouri community college or technical school.   In order to qualify for the A+ incentives, high school students must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, complete 50 hours of mentoring or tutoring, be a student in good standing at their high school, and have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra I MAP End of Course Exam. They also must have a 95 percent cumulative attendance record in grades 9-12, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, and register for Selec-

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reported that the roadways on this plantation were most likely in different areas entirely. The third misconception is that we are trying to change history. To the contrary, we have worked with the city of Wildwood for six months and have spent hundreds of hours studying the history of our area. We have asked the city to recognize historic sites, such as the Coleman plantation slave cemetery, by using historic markers, similar to what other cities have done. We also want to respectfully recognize and memorialize history in the new road name that we choose. In our road name, we want to honor Elijah Madison, a former slave, who lived and worked here during the 1800s. Elijah Madison’s life has been well documented by church records, military records, census records, newspaper articles and the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Elijah Madison represents slaves on this plantation, he represents United States Colored Infantry soldiers who fought for their freedom, and he represents veterans who returned here to farm and raise their families after the Civil War. Lastly and most importantly, there is a misconception about naming rights. The Wildwood ordinance clearly asks for a majority of affected property owners to favor the petitioned change. In our case, a vast majority of the affected property owners favor the petitioned change. We appreciate the public’s concern for this issue. We too want to preserve history by honoring Elijah Madison. Karen Fox Wildwood

To the Editor: This letter is in response to the West Newsmagazine article “Neighbor against neighbor” dated Feb. 20. I am the petitioner on the name change request with the city of Wildwood and a resident on Old Slave Road. I represent the vast majority of affected property owners who support a street name change of our private road. Recent letters to the editor suggest there might be some misinformation out there. To help non-residents understand the issue better, I will clarify a few misconceptions. The first misconception is that the road Robbing Ellisville name is “historic.” The fact is that the To the Editor: road name is not historic. It was named in Professor William Black, former federal 1979 by a modern day developer, not 1879 bank regulator and current economic proas was mistakenly reported in the Febru- fessor at the University of Missouri, wrote ary 20th article. (West Newsmagazine has the book “The Best Way to Rob a Bank is since issued a correction on this point.) to Own One.” His book focuses on misThis small, but significant, fact goes to the deeds done from within an organization. heart of the matter. I believe that best way to rob a city is Secondly, there is a misconception that through tax increment financing (TIF). the name “Old Slave Road” is an accurate The principle is the same. description of the historical use of the road. Those within the city of Ellisville, the This is false as well. Our road was created majority of the Council and several memby a developer in 1979 and laid out to bers of the staff, robbed local fire departaccess all of the lots in a new subdivision ments and local schools of taxes due them plat. Professional archaeologists hired by by providing TIF for development. Would the city of Wildwood have concluded that Parkway and Rockwood school districts this was not an old slave road. They further be making severe budget cuts had they

received all tax funding that technically is due them? TIF provides a financial advantage to those receiving the credit. The Ellisville city attorney told the City Council that Walmart could not build their project without $15 million in public funding. In 2012, Walmart’s sales were $444 billion. That is billion with a “b.” Allocating $15 million in TIF for the largest retailer in the world robs small business and “mom and pop” type stores – who, prior to Walmart, were the backbone of our country – of the ability to compete on a level playing field. In the book “Walmart EGOnomics,” author Charles H. Hood documents how Walmart “successfully eliminated our country’s tier of mom and pop retailers.” And finally, the process used to approve Ellisville Walmart TIF robbed the majority of residents of the ability to be heard. Hundreds of residents spoke at meetings, canvassed neighborhoods and contacted their Councilmembers. And the project was still approved? The disheartening aspect of a Walmart building in Ellisville is that they will put their “big box,” Chinese vending machine store, not on a vacant lot, but in a residential area. More than 250 Ellisville residents will be forced to move. These residents will directly feel the impact of Walmart as will the entire small business community in the region. Is the function of government to assist big business to the harm of small business and local residents? Edward M. O’Reilly Ellisville

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young reader with the gift of a book. Not sure where to start? The National Education Association offers “resources to get reading” on its website (nea.org/grants/resources-to-getreading.htm) including tips on raising a reader, reading aloud and getting ready for summer reading. Their booklists include Teacher’s Top 100 Books for Children, Kid’s Top 100 Books, 50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Read and Books to Support English Language Learners. Even if you’re only young at heart, you might be surprised how many of these books are worth a read. If you have time or books to spare, you might consider getting involved in a reading program that targets children in underserved communities. Locally, Ready Readers (readyreaders. org) is working hard to inspire preschool children from low-income communities to become lifelong readers. And they’re always looking for volunteers. Trained volunteers read aloud books to the same classroom of children for 30 minutes every week, and then provide stimulating reading-related activities. Six times during each school year and once during the summer, the volunteer readers also distribute new books for each child to take home and keep. If there’s not a child in your home to read to and you have a passion for reading to share, consider reaching out to Ready Readers. In “Notes on the State of Virginia,” Thomas Jefferson wrote: “But that time is not lost which is employed in providing tools for future operation: more especially as in this case the books put into the hands of the youth for this purpose may be such as will at the same time impress their minds with useful facts and good principles. If this period be suffered to pass in idleness, the mind becomes lethargic and impotent, as would the body it inhabits if unexercised during the same time.” Good advice from a wise man. [Editor’s note: While we are on the topic of reading, I owe you all an apology. I did not read clearly when I read the name “Pine Corpse Path.” Thanks to many readers, I have been corrected. The name of the road is Pine Copse Path, as in a small gathering of trees. You have my sincere apology.] ON THE COVER: Cardinal cover photos by Bill Greenblatt/UPI.

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Showing support for Mayor Paul: Close to 20 Ellisville residents, mostly neighbors from the Mar-El Court area, participated in a peaceful sidewalk demonstration March 13 along Manchester Road to catch people coming home from work. (West Newsmagazine photo)

By DIANE E. SAMSON At its March 6 meeting, the Ellisville City Council dropped several charges against Mayor Adam Paul, including drinking on the job, using profanity, illegally recording closed meetings and failing to control his attorney’s disruptive behavior at a special meeting of the Council on Feb. 18. The Council also passed an amended resolution that moved Adam Paul’s hearing date to 6 p.m. on March 27. The hearing will determine whether Paul has forfeited

the office of mayor. In addressing the allegations of drinking on the job, Paul’s attorney Chet Pleban on March 7 told McGraw Millhaven during an interview on KTRS (“The McGraw Show”) that Paul had taken and passed a polygraph test. During the test, Paul was asked whether he had ever drunk alcohol on the job. He responded that he had not, and the examiner determined that he had been truthful. Pleban said that though the polygraph evidence is not admissible in court, Paul

wanted to do what he could to clear his name in the community. Paul confirmed the results of the test at a press conference later that same day. Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1) presided over the meeting on March 6 as mayor pro-tem. When Paul first took office, he appointed Pirrello as mayor pro-tem, so he could fill in if Paul needed to be absent. Pirrello said while the Council will be looking to appoint an interim mayor soon, perhaps at the next Council meeting, he expressed little interest in the position. “I’ve done my time as mayor. I’m ready to step back and let other people take over. It was awkward tonight for me,” Pirrello said, indicating that a lot of people probably didn’t realize that Mayor Paul had appointed him mayor pro-tem to begin with. “I never contemplated being in this situation.” The Council dropped some of the charges against Paul on the advice of Attorney Keith Cheung, who will serve as prosecutor at Paul’s hearing. City Attorney Paul Martin explained that though the Council may have evidence supporting the charges, they are not impeachable offenses. “There was no evidence in the charges that the mayor was intoxicated while he was running the meeting, so he felt that

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Ellisville citizen group supports mayor A local citizen group consisting of concerned residents in the Ellisville community has initiated a grassroots movement in support of Mayor Adam Paul. “We feel that the current City Council has acted to disenfranchise the voters. We feel the political process has been abused by those in power and that impeaching Mayor Paul is fundamentally wrong,” said Ellisville resident Elizabeth Schmidt. The group has developed a website (supportmayorpaul.com) to provide information about the suspension and encourages Ellisville residents to get involved. In addition, the group has made available an online survey for Ellisville residents to voice their opinion concerning key issues in the community. The online survey can be found at surveymonkey.com/s/ellisvillecitizensurvey. “The survey will provide a clearer understanding of the wishes of Ellisville citizens. We encourage all residents to take a few minutes to participate in the survey,” Schmidt said.

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Rockwood Board member Steve Smith resigns in aftermath of state audit By CAROL ENRIGHT On March 3 (after West Newsmagazine’s last press deadline), embattled Rockwood Board of Education Director Steve Smith sent a letter to the Board announcing his resignation effective March 4. In an apparent case of messages passing in the night, a citizens’ group that has long criticized Smith for serving on the Board while his former employer, Glenn Construction Co., almost exclusively managed the district’s bond construction projects, issued a press release on the morning of March 4 calling for Smith’s resignation. Rockwood Stakeholders for Real Solutions (RS for RS) also asked for the resignations of Board President Janet Strate, Vice President Matt Doell, and Directors Stephen Banton and Keith Kinder. The press release noted that “Board Directors Bill Brown and Sherri Rogers should retain their positions as they were only elected in April 2012 and voted against extending Dr. Borchers’ contract.” RS for RS has asked Superintendent Bruce Borchers to release the district from this contract and submit his resignation as well. Smith’s resignation comes just days after a state audit report cited as its most seri-

ous finding $1.2 million in overpayments to Glenn Construction Co. for work related to the last four bond issues. “RS for RS is calling for swift and decisive accountability for years of mismanagement by district officials,” the group wrote in calling for resignations. “Trust will only improve once those responsible within the Rockwood School District are held accountable for their actions and poor judgment, with the changes beginning at the top.” Smith, who was elected to the Board in April 2011, had previously served on the Board from 1989-1995 and was appointed to fill vacated spots in 2003 and 2010. His current term would expire in April 2014. In his resignation letter, Smith wrote “education and Prop S must be in the forefront of the community dialogue and vision. I have become convinced that there are people who will not allow this to happen if I am still on the Board. As I step aside, I challenge all to now focus on our children.” Smith’s letter reiterated what he has long said about the controversy surrounding his position on the Board and his relationship with Glenn Construction Co. “I was not on the Board when Glenn

Construction was hired by Rockwood for the 2010 bond issue package; I received an opinion from the Missouri School Board Association that I could vote on construction matters that did not benefit Glenn; this opinion was seconded by former Superintendent Dr. Larson; when votes were needed, I left the room; I never knowingly voted to benefit Glenn Construction; and I never cast a deciding vote on any Rockwood change orders.” 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. State Auditor Tom Schweich called those votes “a conflict of interest under state law.” In response to Smith’s resignation, Strate said, “He served well. He’s a very kind person with the best interests of our students at heart.” In an email response to West Newsmagazine, Doell called Smith’s resignation “the right move for our district.” “I agree that we need to keep the focus on our kids, and this will help,” wrote Doell. “In terms of my tenure on the Board, I plan to honor my commitment to our community and complete my three-year term.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT Dozens packed the Rockwood School Board meeting on March 7. Ostensibly, they were there to hear the Board respond to the state audit report presented to the public just eight days earlier – a report whose most serious finding was $1.2 million in overpayments over the past 10 years to Glenn Construction Co., the construction management company that has almost exclusively handled the district’s bond construction projects for more than 20 years. Since the audit findings were made public, district officials have said they are addressing all of the audit’s recommendations and, in fact, have already implemented some of them. Board President Janet Strate said the district’s attorneys are looking into the feasibility of recouping the overpaid funds. And the Board unanimously approved a new construction manager selection policy that makes moot the state auditor’s concerns with the district’s construction management bid process. However, as the district’s Chief Financial Officer Tim Rooney delivered a tedious line-by-line explanation of how the district is addressing each concern raised by the audit, many of those in attendance began to peel off. The real fireworks had already taken place at the start of the meeting – with Rockwood patrons speaking for and against the Board and the $38.4 million bond issue that will be on the April 2 ballot. Rockwood parent Barb Woytus, of Ellisville, criticized “all this naysaying and finger pointing” and said she supported the Board and Superintendent Bruce Borchers. “I’m glad you extended Dr. Borchers’ contract,” Woytus said. Rockwood parent Nancy Robinson, of Wildwood, suggested that the Board delay putting Prop S on the ballot until the fall. District attorney Lisa Stump explained that “it’s too late” to take the bond issue off the ballot. Susan Tiffany, of Ballwin, criticized the Board for the $1.2 million in overpayments cited in the audit and renewing Borchers’ contract. “Your actions are insulting to this community,” Tiffany said. In a moment that symbolized just how personal criticisms of the Board and the superintendent have become, Borchers’ wife, Shannon, made an emotional statement about her husband’s commitment to the district. “He’s passionate about student achievement and his eyes absolutely sparkle when he talks about it,” said Shannon. “He keeps working hard while facing terrible criticism in the media, from bloggers and special interest groups.” And she made an impassioned plea to the community.

“I would like to ask the community – patrons and critics – to remember that there is no school board, no administration, no superintendent, no teacher or person who is perfect. People who are working for the kids in our district have the best of intentions, even if they don’t always agree on every issue,” she said. “Every person in this room cares deeply about our district. “What we all need to do now is put kindness and forgiveness in our hearts, work together, learn together and become

cohesive in our efforts to look toward the future with positive words and actions that are focused on the good of our community and our students.” Board Directors Bill Brown and Sherri Rogers assured the community that the Board is working hard to address their concerns. “In my humble opinion, most of the mistakes that have been made have been committed by acts of omission, not intentional acts designed to hurt anyone,” said Brown. “We get it. We understand that this is a serious situation,” Rogers said.

Strate closed the March 7 meeting by reading from a prepared statement. “The audit pointed out some very old practices that have been questioned for years by many Board members,” Strate said. “As a Board member, our job is not to audit contracts. It is the CFO’s responsibility to know what he or she is paying out. As a Board, we are to trust that we have put the right people in the right jobs.” The public can follow the district’s progress online at rockwood.k12.mo.us/boardofeducation/audit2012.

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By Diane E. Samson The Ellisville City Council voted at its March 6 meeting to renew its contract with American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to install monitor red-light cameras in several intersections. The new contract changes the terms of the agreement from one to four years. Ellisville would receive an average of 55 percent of the revenue from the citations while ATS would receive 45 percent. Existing cameras are located at the intersections at southbound Clarkson and Clayton roads, west and eastbound approaches at Manchester and Clarkson roads and northbound Clarkson and Marsh roads. New cameras will be added to cover all four approaches at Manchester and Clarkson roads and westbound Manchester at Old State Road. Ellisville City Manager Kevin Bookout said the purpose of the cameras is not for

city revenue, but for safety. Other cities, Bookout said, increase their revenue with the more tickets that are issued. However, Ellisville’s fee structure is not set up that way, which is why ATS wanted a four-year contract to make sure it had time to recoup its costs for equipment and maintenance. Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1) said that if an intersection has more than 10 infractions within an hour, it qualifies to have a red-light camera. Opposition to the use of red-light cameras is one issue Councilmember Michelle Murray (District 3) and suspended Mayor Paul agree on. Murray was the lone councilmember who voted against the measure. Paul said he was not a fan of “robo-cops,” and that the city will end up spending money to fight legal issues concerning the validity of red-light camera citations.

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West County communities face off against AT&T in class action suit By JIM ERICKSON Another round of a major class action lawsuit is under way – a legal tussle that could cost West County communities and a total of 263 Missouri cities an estimated $14 million if they lose. At issue is money the cities collected from a tax charged to customers by AT&T’s wireless unit on data plans for the users’ cellphones and other devices. The Missouri cities received proceeds from that tax and the customers want it back, claiming the levy should not have been assessed due to a federal law that prohibits most taxes on Internet access until late in 2014. The Missouri-related aspects of the case are only part of a massive lawsuit that began with the filing of similar complaints

ELLISVILLE MAYOR, from page 13 was also not an impeachable offense,” said Martin while explaining to the Council the rationale for dropping the charges. He also advised that the Council remove the charges of Paul recording a closed meeting to use in his defense, because the recording happened after the resolution was drafted. Martin explained it was a timing issue. The other charge centering on the actions of Paul’s attorney, Lynette Petruska, was dropped, Martin said because the attorney’s actions “could not be fairly imputed” to the mayor. Paul indicated that while he was glad some charges had been dropped, the damage to his reputation was already done. “You can’t unring a bell,” said Paul. “It’s terrible what’s been done to me.” He said that the job of mayor is a part-time job with full-time responsibilities that doesn’t pay the bills. Paul said it has been stressful for his family, who depends on his regular job, where, he said his reputation has been smeared. While the Council uses city money to pay for its attorneys, Paul has to reach into his own pocket to fund his defense. While many residents came to speak out for Paul, with some toting freshly printed yard signs reading “Support Mayor Paul,” Pirrello said he has spoken to other residents who support the councilmembers doing their jobs to follow the law of the charter, rather than just dropping the charges against Paul because a few feel that way. “I think it is serious business and needs to be taken very seriously,” Pirrello said, noting that the councilmembers had taken an oath to follow the charter. “We’re obligated to those laws. We are a nation of laws.” The Council will hold its regular meeting tonight 7 p.m. with Paul’s hearing held at 6 p.m. on March 27 at the Ellisville Elementary School gym, 1425 Froesel Drive.

in more than two dozen states and Puerto Rico some four years ago. All but one of those legal actions were combined in a federal class action lawsuit assigned to the eastern division of the U.S. district court of Northern Illinois. And while the dollar amount in Missouri is substantial, the aggregate in all the states has been estimated in court documents at “hundreds of millions.” Settlement of the original battle resulted in a demand from the communication giant that the cities return the tax revenues AT&T

had collected and distributed to them. The cities have balked at the command, resulting in the latest lawsuit filed on behalf of AT&T customers in January. The issue was discussed at the Ballwin Board of Aldermen’s March 11 meeting as part of a proposal that was approved to join with other members of the St. Louis County Municipal League in hiring the law firm of Curtis Heinz Garrett & O’Keefe (CHG) in Clayton to represent them in the lawsuit. According to a Municipal League spokesman, the law firm will work with attorneys

representing other communities around the state in coordinating the cities’ defense. Robert Jones, Ballwin’s city attorney who is part of the CHG firm, said the amount the lawsuit is seeking from Ballwin is nearly $144,000. While Ballwin has insurance providing coverage for various liability issues, a claim filed by the city for the amount AT&T has demanded was denied, Jones said. Spearheading the legal actions against AT&T is the Kansas City-based law firm of Bartimus Frickleton Robertson & Gorny.

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Counting down to Monarch election with Jane Cunningham, Cole McNary By SARAH WILSON Given past controversies involving As the Monarch Fire Protection District Monarch, her plan to transition the Board race heats up, two former state legislators into the future includes implementing an are going head-to-head on their way to a “independent person who is not beholden seat on a Board that has gained a reputation to any special interests.” for heated contention. “So if you have that, then I think it will Jane Cunningham and Cole McNary, naturally address Board issues that are conboth Chesterfield residents, are running troversial and bring fairness to the Board, the on platforms of no tax increases and more staff and the taxpayers,” Cunningham said. transparency, yet their contradicting views She said there has been a struggle between on Monarch as a union district have become public taxpayers and the union and that the talking points in each of their campaigns. bias is “absolutely” toward the union. West Newsmagazine interviewed both “No doubt about it,” she said. “I have candidates about their desire to run for the seen the Monarch Fire District Board conMonarch seat, their priorities if elected and tinually burden taxpayers with unnecestheir suggestions for moving forward and sary taxes when excellent service can be clearing Monarch’s air after the challenges provided with the funds we have.” of the past few years. She said if elected, control of the Board Responses are in alphabetical order by “will be properly returned to the public and last name. the taxpayers.” She also said she plans to stop annual tax Jane Cunningham increases, restore transparency, work with Cunningham said three neighboring fire districts to share resources, things motivated her to improve response times, end the deficiencies run in the election. cited in an audit last year, improve security “One is I’ve been and review the district’s existing contracts. involved with Monarch “We are all put there by the voters to overfor about a decade, both see a government service because that’s going to Board meetings Cunningham what this is on behalf of – the public,” she and speaking at Board said. “I asked the question of school board meetings on behalf of the candidates, ‘What is your purpose?’ Most of public and taxpayers,” Cunningham said. them think their purpose is to help the superShe said what she is best known, for is intendent or make sure there’s enough money “my leadership in reversing the unnecessary for the district – that is not their job. That’s and unprecedented property tax in 2011.” also not the job of the Board of Monarch. It She said she also graduated from Mon- is to represent the public and make sure that arch’s fire operations course available to they have good government service at a good community leaders and members. price. Therefore on the flip side, that person “So it’s no surprise that I want to con- is also being fair with the employees because tinue providing some leadership,” Cun- they need to be well trained and have all the ningham said. resources they need to provide good services, Her second reason, she said, is because but they don’t need to overpay. It needs to of “the concerns the public has.” be reasonable in comparison to other situated “Over the years, there has been a struggle government services. It’s all about fairness for control of the Board for the public and and stewardship.” taxpayers and the unions, so clearly that needs to be addressed,” she said. “Thirdly, Cole McNary the property taxes have been in question, McNary served two and that is something I have worked with terms in the Missouri over the last few years, and I think we need House of Representato address that and keep them as low as tives before winning possible while we ensure quality and top- the GOP nomination notch service.” for state treasurer last Cunningham served four years in the year before losing out to McNary Missouri Senate and eight in the House of Clint Zweifel. Representatives before redistricting forced What drew McNary her out of her seat in the last election. She into the Monarch Board election, he said, is also was chairwoman of the Education Task “a certain commitment to public service.” “One of the current directors approached Force, served on the Board of the American Legislative Exchange Council and was me and asked me if I could provide service a delegate to the 1992 Republican National to the district. I was a pretty easy mark,” Convention. She recently made an unsuc- McNary said. cessful bid to become state chairwoman for See MONARCH ELECTION, page 54 the Republican Party.

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for phone systems. It would fund a visitor/ ID security system, visitor check-in centers at all schools, a security wall for the gym-tofield area at Eureka High, and reconfigure/ renovate the front entrance and cafeteria at Rockwood Summit. It would also update the district’s fire sprinkling system. Technology: $9,355,000 Bond issues 101 Prop S would fund the following technolA bond issue can most easily be compared ogy projects: replacing obsolete computto a home mortgage or a home improve- ers; replacing projecting devices, SMART ment loan. A homeowner might take out a Boards and amplification systems; replacloan to add on to his or her house or fix ing aged network equipment and switches a leaky roof. According to the Rockwood website, the district is taking out a loan to maintain and improve 36 schools and buildings – more than half of which were built before 1983 – that span more than 3.65 million square feet and are valued at more than $700 million.

By CAROL ENRIGHT On April 2, Rockwood voters will be asked to consider Proposition S, a $38.4 million no-tax rate increase bond issue. As voters head to the ballot box, West Newsmagazine thought it would be handy to have a Prop S “cheat sheet.”

and upgrading server storage areas; and upgrading network wiring. These technology upgrades are critical for public school districts as they get ready to implement the new Common Core State Standards that will require online standardized testing by the 2014-2015 school year. Facilities: $21,532,000 The bulk of this money will be allocated to districtwide preventative maintenance on roofs, flooring, equipment, paving and electrical systems. The Eureka High locker rooms – which have been deemed far too

small to accommodate the current student population – would be replaced. And the kitchens and cafeterias at Eureka, Stanton and Uthoff Valley elementary schools would be renovated to address safety and service issues. Bond issue oversight, architectural and engineering services: $2,500,000 This would cover the permits and management services needed to execute bond construction projects. See PROPOSITION S, page 60

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Drace Park Cabin preservation supported by the community By MOLLY JAMES Local residents and historical aficionados have raised approximately $13,500 for the preservation, removal and storage of an historic log cabin. Built in 1854, the cabin was the site of the first U.S. Post Office for the region then known as New Alsace, known today as Town & Country. Until its recent deconstruction, the cabin had been preserved inside a more modern home located at 13348 Conway Road. Through the years, owners of the cabin added onto the home, creating an eclectic mix of old and new. The home, with cabin intact, was put on the market in the summer of 2012, and Carrie Mueller, whose mother was then the owner of the property, told West Newsmagazine that she hoped a buyer would come along who would preserve the house, the log cabin and a smokehouse also on the property. Ultimately, however, the cabin was the only building on the property to be preserved – donated to the city by Brent and Emily Spicuzza, the property’s current owners. Although the cabin was donated, $12,000 was needed for its deconstruction by Monterey Custom Homes. Alderman Skip Mange (Ward 1), said the Town & Country Historical Society was instrumental in the process of protecting

and conserving this historical cabin, noting that so far all of the costs for removal and storage have come from private donations. “We were fortunate to have a broad group of contributors,” said Mange, who serves as president of the Historical Society. Mange also rallied support from his fellow Board members. At its March 11 meeting, the Board of Aldermen agreed to execute a contract with Loomis Associates, Inc., to prepare a base site plan at Drace Park, assist in a public forum and prepare the final schematic site plan for the cabin’s reconstruction. Currently in storage at Drace Park, the cabin is slated to be rebuilt as soon as grants have been procured. Mange said the Historical Society will apply for grants in September 2013 to fully fund the costs of the rebuilding process. Mange anticipates construction in early 2014. Although the date for the public forum has yet to be finalized, Mange anticipates a date in late April or early May and hopes to see a crowd of local residents gathered at Longview Farm in Town & Country for the discussion of the site plans. One such plan includes the creative use of stones from the Cabin’s foundation, which will not be used in its rebuild, but instead could be used as decorative pieces around the

Workers get ready to pull the roof off the log cabin with a crane and rigging attached to the roof. The modern shingles were tossed away. The reassembled cabin will have shake shingles. (Photo courtesy of Skip Mange)

park. Two local garden clubs are interested in historical cabins, amenities include a pavilplanting 1850s-era gardens in the park. ion, playground, walking trails, native The public discussion will also focus on prairie areas and public restrooms. preservation efforts of the Kropp Cabin Individuals interested in the Historical and Estill Cabin, the two cabins currently Society or assisting with the log cabin projlocated within Drace Park. ect are encouraged to visit the Society’s Drace Park is located just east of I-270, website (tandchs.org) or contact Mange at south of Clayton Road. In addition to its manges@town-and-country.org.

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By SARAH WILSON The Wildwood City Council on March 11 approved a motion to create legislation that would consider the city’s Planning/Economic Development/Parks committee’s recommendation to designate the Spanos property in question as a mixed-use development. The designation that the PEP committee and Planning and Zoning Commission adopted has a workplace district designation on the front two-thirds of the property and neighborhood edge district designation on the rear of the property. The Spanos property is one of the four properties subject to recommendation in connection with the city’s Town Center Plan update. The site has generated significant discussion because of the property owner’s concerns about the change in land use designation. Pete Spanos, owner of the property, said, “We paid for a piece of property; we knew we were buying workplace, and we believe we should be able to continue to retain that designation.” The property has a limited zoning history, since the city was incorporated in 1995. It was originally marked by the illegal operation of several businesses on the site by a previous owner. The city in 1998 changed the property’s zoning district designation from the non-urban residence district to the planned commercial district to accommodate the pattern of development that had originated there since about 1983. Spanos bought the property in 2005, and another rezoning process began shortly after. In that case, the zoning request was for a change from the existing planned commercial district to an amended planned commercial district to accommodate the removal of the converted residential structures into a

45,000-square-foot indoor recreational facility. Spanos never went forward with the project, and with the withdrawal of the rezoning request in 2008, there was no further action on the property designation. The property’s designation under the Town Center Plan, at the time of its adoption in 1998, was workplace district and remained until the update process in 2010. During the update process, the Town Center Advisory Committee recommended that the entire property be designated as neighborhood edge district while the Planning and Zoning Commission agreed to split the property into two designations: workplace district and neighborhood edge. The Council could not agree on the appropriate designation, but its current ordinance has remained planned commercial district. Councilmember Ron James (Ward 6) said, “No one wants to buy a piece of property with two designations on it. A commercial builder doesn’t want to build residential. The residential builder doesn’t want to build commercial.” He made a motion to accept the property’s designation from 1998, but the motion failed. “I know when we first did the Town Center, we let the residents have the option,” Councilmember Jim Kranz (Ward 7) said. He said that Spanos paid for commercial property, and “for some reason, we’re changing the rules.” Councilmember Tammy Shea (Ward 3) indicated that a just because a property had commercial usage due to its noncompliance, “that does not make it commercial.” The Council passed a motion, by a vote of 9-7, to designate the property mixed-use; however, a supermajority of the Council’s vote at an upcoming Council meeting is required to pass the legislation.

North Pointe open to Wildwood residents By JIM ERICKSON A limited number of annual passes to Ballwin’s North Pointe Aquatic Center during the upcoming pool season again will be available to Wildwood residents, but with one important difference: The number of memberships is being increased from 25 to 50. Wildwood officials requested the higher number because last year’s quota was sold out in less than four hours the first day they were available. The same thing happened in 2011. This year’s passes go on sale starting at 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27. Under the agreement approved by the

Ballwin Board of Aldermen at its March 11 meeting, Wildwood residents can purchase a pass for the 2013 pool season for $195 per household, the same rate Ballwin residents pay. The city of Wildwood then reimburses Ballwin an extra $80 for every membership sold to its citizens. Linda Bruer, Ballwin’s director of parks and recreation, recommended renewal of the Wildwood agreement and the higher number of passes due to the positive impact on aquatic center revenues. If all 50 memberships are sold – which appears likely based on past demand – Ballwin will receive a total of $13,750.

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Chesterfield recognizes teacher Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger declared Feb. 20, 2013, Susan Sullivan Day in the city of Chesterfield as a way to honor an individual who is “making a positive impact on the community.” Sullivan, a fifth- and sixth-grade mathematics teacher at Chesterfield Day, was honored by the city in response to her recognition as a 2012-2013 Peabody Energy Leader in Education. The Peabody awards are given to outstanding teachers who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. A committee of top educators and business leaders chose the recipients. Sullivan has been a popular teacher at CDS since 2000. In 2012, her innovative teaching techniques helped her students win 13 Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Awards. As the proclamation notes, she “is also the advisor to the school store, where she oversees the student responsibilities of becoming budding leaders and entrepreneurs.”

Headed to World Championship Oddly Charged Particles, an independent robotics team comprised of juniors from Eureka and Marquette high schools, competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge Kentucky State Championship. The event featured 28 teams from various states

including Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Despite mechanical and technical difficulties, Oddly Charged Particles finished 10th in preliminary rounds and was part of the winning alliance for the day. The team also is headed to the FTC World Championship, which will be held in St. Louis from April 24-27. Oddly Charged Particles qualified for this event after finishing first at the FTC Arkansas State Championship in December. Team members include: Chris Novatny and Alex Roberds, of Eureka; and Brendan Curran, Rob Eshelman, Kevin Johnston, Glenn Palmer and Ian Pittwood, of Marquette.

Kindergartners raise cash Carol Lawrence’s kindergarten class at Green Trails Elementary recently collected cash and items to donate to the Humane Society of Missouri. The class visited the Humane Society to understand why the animals need the items and support. Lawrence is a Humane Society volunteer and fosters dogs.

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School officials visit Washington Teacher Stacy Stibal, NBCT, and Principal Mike Baugus, Ed.D., from Parkway Central Middle, visited Washington, D.C., in February to take part in the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program’s Global Education Symposium. Stibal and Baugus are part of a group of 160 teachers, school principals and district administrators who were selected to participate in the symposium. This spring and summer, the U.S. teachers also will have the opportunity to learn with and from their colleagues in other countries and to develop international knowledge and skills. Stibal will travel to India in July. The teachers will reconvene in October in Washington, D.C., to share their experiences and to discuss best practices for internationalizing U.S. schools.

Parkway Trivia Night The Parkway Alumni Association is hosting the annual Parkway Trivia Night on Friday, April 12 at the Maryland Heights Community Center, located at 2344 McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights. Tables of eight are $130 and forming now. Doors open at 6 p.m. and questions will

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Fulton School junior Phillip Sansone and freshman Bowen Liu both earned Honor I Ratings for solos performed at the Missouri State High School Liu Activities Association’s District Music Festival on March 2. Both Liu and Sansone are now eligible to advance to the Missouri State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival on April 25-27 at the University of Mis- Sansone souri. Sansone plays the double bass and has been studying for five years. Liu has been studying piano for six years and is enrolled in the international program at The Fulton School.

Awarded for conservation efforts Last semester, students in Dianne Johnson’s AP Environmental Science class participated in a major creek restoration project at Eureka High. Working with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Army Corps of Engineers, students developed a plan to prevent further erosion of a creek embankment that was causing a portion of the parking lot bus lane to deteriorate. After obtaining a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers, students worked with Rockwood Facilities to place nearly 30 tons of rock and 215 trees and shrubs in the area. Johnson said the project has fixed the worst of the water issues caused by the creek. “I’m proud of how hard the students worked on this project,” Johnson said. “It’s rewarding to know that we’ve provided a solution to the bus lane for years to come.”

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Parkway West philanthropy At a schoolwide pep assembly, Parkway West High’s student government, LOCO, donated a check to the MakeA-Wish Foundation for $7,126.08. The majority of the proceeds were raised at the Senior Women vs. Junior Ladies Powder Puff game during Homecoming Week Linda Ceriotti, LOCO sponsor (left); Mark Turnipseed, Make-A-Wish and at the Mr. Long- Missouri development manager; Catharine Conway, Parkway West horn pageant during senior/Make-A-Wish Foundation ambassador; Victoria Bezzole, LOCO student body president; and Jeremy Mitchell, principal Spring Spirit Week. LOCO sponsor Linda Ceriotti explained that the students started their donation collection at home football games, working West High concessions with about 20 volunteers, “knowing that money made throughout the season was going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.” “During each home football and basketball game, we also sent students with our Wish Bucket to collect donations,” Ceriotti said. “I am so very proud to be a Longhorn and to be the advisor to such a wonderful group of individuals who focused this year on one philanthropic piece.”

Accepting entries The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, working with the American Water Works Association, is accepting entries from Missouri fifth-grade students for the annual Drinking Water Week poster contest. Drinking Water Week is from May 5-11 and recognizes the importance of safe, reliable water supplies to Missouri communities. In celebration of Drinking Water Week, the Department of Natural Resources and the American Water Works Association are holding a poster contest for students in the fifth grade. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners: $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place. Contest entries should be postmarked by March 25. The artwork size must be no larger than 11-by-17 inches. Entries will be judged on three criteria: how original the entry is, how well the concept is executed, and how well the poster relates to public water supplies. The poster should convey a message celebrating tap water. A safe, reliable water supply is critical to the success of any community. It creates jobs, attracts industry and investment, and provides for the health and welfare of citizens in ways ranging from disease prevention to fire suppression. Mail entries to Susan Bloomer, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Water Protection Program, P.O. Box, 176, Jef-

ferson City, MO 65102-0176. For more information, call (800) 361-4827 or (572) 526-1825.

Outstanding classroom practices Sheila McCart, a seventh-grade science teacher at Rockwood Valley Middle, received the Academy of Science – St. Louis – MEMC Science Teacher of the McCart Year Award. McCart was selected for this honor in recognition of her outstanding classroom practices and her contributions to the academy by serving as the Chair of the Academy of Science – St. Louis Science Fair for the past several years. Principal Dr. Andrew Loiterstein described McCart as a dedicated educator. “Sheila works tirelessly to provide positive experiences for kids at Rockwood Valley,” Loiterstein said. “She has a love for science that is contagious and a passion for teaching that is unmistakable.” As this year’s honoree, McCart will receive a grant to be used in the classroom for science programs and a stipend to participate in professional development opportunities that will enhance her work in science. On April 24, she will be honored by the St. Louis scientific community at the 2013 Academy of Science – St. Louis Outstanding Scientist Awards Dinner at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel.

CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI Statement of Revenues and Expenditures For the Period January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Pursuant to City Charter, Section 6.12 (a), the preceding is a full and accurate accounting of the unaudited receipts and expenditures of the City of Wildwood, Missouri as of December 31, 2012.

Unaudited

Combined General & Capital Impr. Funds Revenues Year to Date Taxes State Sales Tax $4,463,799 Local Option Tax 95,303 1/2 Cent Capital Imp Tax 2,158,436 Utility Tax - Electric 1,317,216 Utility Tax - Gas 462,393 Utility Tax - Telephone 1,157,571 Utility Tax - Water 280,653 Cigarette Tax 102,397 Cable Franchise 228,144 10,265,912 Licenses and Permits Merchant’s License 50,438 Liquor License 13,760 Vending Machine License 950 Permit Fees 7,440 P&Z Permits/Fees 11,750 84,338 Charges for Services False Alarm Fees 2,825 Subdivision Inspections 500 3,325 Intergovernmental Motor Fuel/Gas Tax 1,273,006 Road & Bridge Tax 981,631 St. Louis County Grants Federal/State Grants 10,000 Local Records Grant 2,264,637 Fine and Forfeitures Court Fines 495,575 Court Costs 67,712 Officer Training 11,288 Crime Victims Fund 2,088 Bond Forfeitures 3,700 Alt. Cmty. Service 10,894 Inmate Security Surcharge 11,265 602,523 Interest

74,429

Other Income Other Income Parks & Rec. Revenue Community Garden NID Admin Fee CID Admin Fee

95,667 16,435 1,925 6,500 11,500 132,027

Other Financing Sources Interfund Transfer Sale of Fixed Assets Total Revenues

476,006 476,006 $13,903,198

Combined General & Capital Impr. Funds Expenditures Year to Date Administration Personnel $483,113 Operating 466,975 Contractual 330,535 Capital Expenditures 5,623,113 Special Projects 50,568 Operating Transfer 6,954,304 Clerk / Council Personnel 229,551 Operating 28,740 Contractual 2,772 Capital Expenditures Special Projects 9,489 270,553 Municipal Court Personnel 190,925 Operating 19,442 Contractual Capital Expenditures 210,367 Parks Department Personnel 101,478 Operating 116,618 Contractual 248,766 Capital Expenditures 1,063,449 Special Projects 73,150 1,603,461 Planning Department Personnel 656,244 Operating 80,941 Contractual 43,650 Capital Expenditures Special Projects 42,909 823,743 Police Department Operating 91,057 Contractual 2,961,863 Capital Expenditures 3,052,921 Public Works Personnel 461,776 Operating 67,526 Contractual 637,522 Capital Expenditures 2,384,382 Special Projects 3,551,206 Transfers Out

Total Expenditures

$16,466,555

Beginning Fund Balance

$26,366,605

Ending Fund Balance

$23,803,248

Other Funds TOWN CENTER SEWER Revenues Interest Special Assessments Bond Poceeds Expenditures Admin/Legal Principal Bond Payments Interest Expense Payment to Escrow Agent

Year to Date $261 131,951 1,910,000 2,042,212 $58,303 115,000 79,544 1,971,670 2,224,517

Beginning Fund Balance

$450,339

Ending Fund Balance

$268,034

ESCROW Revenues Interest Expenditures Transfers Out

Year to Date $8,396 8,396

Beginning Fund Balance

$16,266

Ending Fund Balance

$16,266

EAST AREA TGA TRUST Revenues Licenses and Permits Interest Income Transfers Out Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance WEST AREA TGA TRUST Revenues Licenses and Permits Interest Income Expenditures Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance

$4,790 894 5,685 467,610 $708,629 $246,704

$9,013 163 9,176 $123,966 $133,142

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between Westminster and Covenant? A: The major differences result from the economies of scale or the size of the programs – what they’re able to offer. If my school (Covenant Christian Academy) is able to offer five or six sports, Westminster can double or triple that because they have many more kids and families. That’s exciting! (Westminster’s enrollment is 964 students in grades 7-12. Covenant’s enrollment is 239 students in grades pre-K-12.) Q: What is there about Westminster that you would like to preserve and protect and make sure stays there? A: Westminster has a very important mission. It provides families with an opportunity for a very high quality and distinctive education that is built upon, includes and integrates Christian faith. So it’s really that mission of partnering with the home, the church and the school that is critically important. It’s one of the school’s core missions and one that is important for me to preserve. Also, the caliber of the academic education is – and needs to be in the future – a very important part of preparation for our students. Q: Covenant has a classical curriculum. Is there any of that curriculum that you would like to bring to Westminster? A: You know, Westminster has a cocurricular program with athletics and the performing arts and the fine arts that is really remarkable. I’ll be real interested to see if there are things that we’ve been doing at Covenant that might be beneficial at Westminster. So, I guess, more on that as I understand more deeply what Westminster is doing. Q: What is your philosophy of education that you might apply at Westminster? A: One is a philosophy of challenge and nurture. Our job is to challenge students to reach their full potential in the classroom, on the playing field, on the theater stage, or performing in the choir. At the same time the teachers and staff are there to nurture and enable the students to succeed. The job of the staff is to give students the encouragement, the instruction, the help and all that they need to reach the high expectations that we set for them. Q: Is there anything you’d like to add? A: Well, as you might expect, I’m getting a lot of sports talk. People ask, “Are you going to become Cardinals fans?” And, people joke about needing to get rid of all the Red Sox apparel that we’ve gathered over the last 20 years and replace it with fan apparel that has Redbirds on the front. That’s the fun part of it. So we’re already becoming Cardinals fans and we look forward to cheering them on this season.

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Career Fair helps Rockwood middle school students prepare for the future selors from all Rockwood middle schools worked with students to identify careers of interest from more than 40 different options. Crestview eighth-grader Marquis Yarborough met with a doctor, lawyer, mechanical engineer and firefighter. He walked away encouraged to pursue a career he had thought about early in life: being a firefighter. “The fireman told me a lot of things about his job and really made me want to pursue that,” Yarborough said. “I really like to help people and I’ve always been told I have a kind heart.” The students listen to professionals discuss a day in the life of their profession, how Sue Paul, of United Surgical Partners International, discusses health care careers with Marquis they got where they are and their educational Yarborough (green tie) and other Crestview Middle School students during a career fair at the backgrounds. The professionals also recomKemp Auto Museum. mend what courses the students should take in high school to prepare for that career. “For instance, if they want to be an archiBy DIANE E. SAMSON grader from Crestview Middle School. “I When Amy Marrott left for school on Feb. got my questions answered and was more tect, they should be taking engineering, 28, she wasn’t dressed as a typical eighth- clear with what that job was about and what drafting, math and visual arts,” said Kim Litzau, Rockwood supervisor for Partners grader. Wearing professional interview would be expected of me as an employee.” attire, she spent much of the day talking with More than 1,800 Rockwood eighth-grad- in Education. “We’ve had students come four professionals including a secret service ers spent half their school day attending a back from the fair and change their enrollagent, lawyer, medical therapist and interior career fair held at Kemp Auto Museum in ment for high school.” Facilitating preparation is one of the designer, who helped her understand what it Chesterfield on Feb. 27, 28 or March 1. takes to be successful in their careers. The students got a real-world view of four chief goals of the program, according to “I thought it was very inspirational the way careers of interest to them by interacting Lance Wheeler, Crestview Middle School eighth-grade assistant principal. they had us ask questions and then they told with professionals in small group settings. “We try to help kids have a clear vision of Before the career fair, eighth-grade counus about their jobs,” said Marrott, an eighth-

what they want to do, set goals for that and be able to be successful in achieving those goals,” Wheeler said. “It’s a lot harder to set low expectations first and try to catch up than to set high expectations upfront.” He said the career fair also ties into Crestview’s “Seven Habits for Highly Effective Students,” which emphasizes positive student development. One of the habits encouraged is being proactive about the future. During the career fair, students also prepared for their first interview, as many may want to get their first job while in high school. “We wanted to teach the kids the life skill of interviewing,” Wheeler said, which is one reason the students were required to dress professionally. Kemp Auto Museum has hosted the event for the past four years. The museum provides the facility at no charge, foregoing any admission or rental income for the three days of the event. “It’s part of our educational initiative to bring St. Louis students and professionals into an environment where they can interface without pressure or pretense,” said Lisa Roberts, Kemp Auto Museum event director. “The event encourages students to take the wheel on their future and start drawing conclusions on who they are and where they want to go occupationally.”

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during, and sometimes after, practice and I believe it paid off.” The 6-foot-4 guard finished his senior season with 519 points. He averaged 20.8 for the Warriors, whose season ended with a 54-52 loss to Lutheran St. Peters in district play. Whitfield coach Mike Potsou said Thomas accomplished reaching the milestone despite drawing attention from the Warriors’ opponents. This year, Thomas was the focal point of the Whitfield offense. “Each night, Justin had a target on his back as the person teams had to stop,” Potsou said. “He would see several double teams during every game. Sometimes they would double him on the catch, his first dribble, or sometimes as soon as he touched the ball no matter where he was on the court. But each night he found different ways to score. Oftentimes that was dictated by who was guarding him and what that defensive player’s strengths and weaknesses were.” With the loss in district action, Thomas’ basketball career at Whitfield is over. “It has flown by so fast,” Thomas said. “I had a great time and I will never forget the incredible people that helped me at Whitfield. Whitfield is like my second home.”

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Skiing The independent Hidden Valley Ski Team brought home 50 first, second and third place medals in the 2013 alpine racing season with the Wisconsin Junior Alpine Racing Association (WIJARA). Overall, the team, which averages 25 racers in its traveling race team, earned 138 Top 10 finishes in the four regional WIJARA races. WIJARA races are held annually in Galena, Ill. (Chestnut Mountain Resort); Dubuque, Iowa (Sundown Ski Resort); Portage, Wis. (Cascade Ski Resort); and Mt. Horeb, Wis. (Tyrol Basin Ski Resort). More than 520 ski racers representing nine teams competed on the race circuit this season. “We have, on average, 20 to 25 skiers who travel to the WIJARA races in the Midwest and Upper Midwest each year,” said

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Matt Sadl, HVST’s WIJARA race director as well as the WIJARA league’s president. “The other teams bring 60 or more athletes to each race. To see our athletes bring home so many medals and top 10 finishes is a true testament to their hard work and dedication on the hill to train for these races.” The Hidden Valley Ski Team, which trains locally at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Wildwood, has 80 members currently on the team ranging in age from 5 to 18.

High school dance The Westminster Christian Academy dance team knows how to shake an arm and a leg. The girls, under coach Brittany Hartloge, placed second overall in the recent Missouri High School Dance Team State Championship. It was the fourth year in a row for the team to finish second overall. The girls placed first in the hip hop competition and second in pom. “This was by far the toughest state competition that we’ve had,” Hartloge said. “The competition this year was unreal. Other teams have seriously stepped up their dance technique, choreography and creativity.” The state competition is held once a year. The state competition is held in St. Louis and Kansas City. It rotates every other year. This year is was at the St. Charles Family Arena. There were 12 girls on the team this year. Hartloge said Westminster is part of the Missouri Dance Team Association. “I, as the head coach, have to be a member of MDTA in order for our team to compete,” Hartloge said. “I have to take several online Missouri coaching tests each year in order for my team to compete. The team has to compete at least one other Missouri com-

petition besides state. The team also has to place in at least one routine at that Missouri competition in order to qualify for state.” The state competition ends a long year. The girls begin practices in July and practice until the end of February. “We have practices five days a week for about three hours each day,” Hartloge said. “We do take a short hiatus in mid-October and the pick back up in November and we continue until the end of February. It is a very long season. “We perform at both football and basketball games.”

High school girls basketball For the second year in a row, The Fulton School at St. Albans’ girls forward Jessica Dunne has been named to the Class 1 District 2 all-district basketball team. Dunne Dunne averaged more than 10 points and 10 rebounds per game this season for the Eagles. An all-around athlete, Dunne also competed last year in the state track and field meet in the shot put. Dunne, also the U-19 St Louis AAA Lady Blues team captain, has committed to play Division I ice hockey at Ohio State University in the Fall 2014. She is a fiveyear veteran of the Lady Blues. Dunne is daughter of Tom and Tammy Dunne of O’Fallon. A junior, she is a straight-A honors student. The Fulton School is a small, independent pre-K through grade 12 school preparing students for higher education and a lifetime of learning.

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Mid-States Championships close out another year of hockey By WARREN MAYES The zamboni is out on the ice – the MidStates Club Hockey Association’s championships are over. The South Conference All Star game saw the Red team scoring an 8-6 victory over the Blue team in a game that was played at Webster Groves. Members of the South Conference Red team were: Toppie Hogan and John Hogan of Chaminade; Nick Chiodini, Patrick Mannion and Matt Peteson of Kirkwood; Chris Krueger, Justin Garlik and Tyler Cerko of Lafayette; Mike Humme and Shawn Leslie of Lindbergh; Nicholas Tobey and Mitch Campbell of Marquette; Andrew Kovacich and Luke Hassler of Oakville; Brendan McClew and Chris Broy of Summit; Emerson Bearden and Billy Lamb of St. Mary’s; and Anton Fromelt and Breck Pepple of Webster Groves. The goalies were Zach Remming of Lindbergh, Zach Jost of Oakville and Kory Beck of Summit. The Red teams coaches were Derek Stephens of Oakville, Ryan Payton of Summit and Nathan Hirsch of Chaminade. Member of the South Conference Blue team were: Dominic Polizi and Ed Rogers of CBC; Nate Cunningham and Kevin Kohnen of De Smet Jesuit; Jordan Cole and Ryan Markovitz of Eureka; Spencer Peyton and

Blake Ketzler of Fox; Jacob Kaufman, Cameron Durham and Joseph Sparks of Lutheran South; Dalton Morrison and David Piel of Mehlville; Tyler Reineri and Mike Rubble of Northwest; Drew Strum of Seckman; Nick Walters and Remy Hoffman of St. Louis University High; and Doug Morgan and Andrew Klaus of Vianney. The goalies were Billy Hindle of Eureka, Alex Carmen of Fox and Nick Bonastia of Vianney. The Red team coaches were John Jost of CBC, Kevin Fitzpatrick of SLUH and Ziggy Ziegler of Northwest. The Blue team was led by the Hogan twins – Toppie and John. Toppie Hogan scored a hat trick and John added two goals in the victory. Hirsch, who coached them at Chaminade, said they played like they always do. “They have a great game,” Hirsch said. “That’s how they’ve been all year. They led our team in scoring. They were right up there in Mid-States in scoring. In this game, they were surrounded by other great kids from other teams and they were even better. “They just did what they’ve done for us all year and that’s be great for us offensively. I’m happy to see them do well in this game.” This was the first time Hirsch has coached in the all-star game. “It was a lot of fun. I’m 1-0,” Hirsch said

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with a laugh. “It was cool seeing all these the St. Peters Rec-Plex. kids playing together in this game. They all Members of the North Conference Blue played not only in high school but in club team were: Jared Bird and Tyler Steitz of Fort hockey growing up. These kids all know Zumwalt North; Joey Lucia and Keith Walker each other. of Fort Zumwalt South; David Allen and “This was a cool opportunity for them. Bryon Dalton of Fort Zumwalt West; Alex For most of them, this was the last time Roundcount and Michael Braun of Francis they will play hockey like this and for sure, Howell Central; Alex Cornwell and Seve it’s the last time they’ll represent their high Beaver of John Burroughs; Charlie Jonas schools as they are all seniors.” and Alex Schott of Ladue; Ryan Hodges and Jost said the game was a good one and Dalton Bova Conti of Parkway South; Claythat he was glad to be a part of it. ton Brenner, Mustafa Baig and David Bickert “I thought we played pretty well,” he of Parkway West; Jack Rourke of Priory; and said. “We moved some defensemen up to Sam Canfield and Brendan Tebrock of Westplay forwards. They did a nice job. It was a minster Christian Academy. The Blue team’s pretty balanced game. The teams I thought goalies were Brendan David of Fort Zumwalt were pretty even.” North, Sebastian Mitchell of Fort Zumwalt This was Jost’s 10th all-star game. West and Claudia Escue of Parkway South. “It’s always a good time,” Jost said. “It is The Blue teams coaches were Terry Jones fun for all us. It’s a neat environment. I think of Fort Zumwalt West, Rocky Aliberti of the kids had a lot of fun. It’s technically their Francis Howell Central and Brian Moseley last high school game for a lot of them.” of Parkway West. For his part, Jost said it was good to have Members of the North Conference Red some of the opponents he usually goes team were: Steve Kinnison and Joe Rupp against on his team. of Duchesne; Alex Klaesner and Brandon “It’s fun to coach kids I’ve coached Sill of Fort Zumwalt East; Adam Berge against for so long,” he said. and Alex Griffin of Francis Howell; Drew ••• Williamson and Matt Matyi of Francis The North Conference All Star game saw Howell North; Alexander Martin and Branthe Blue team scoring a 7-4 victory over the Red team in a game that was played at See PREP HOCKEY, page 32

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By TIM WEBER The St. Louis Cardinals entered 2012 having endured a painful offseason that included the loss of a future Hall of Fame first baseman, manager and pitching coach – and they responded by coming within one win of a second consecutive World Series appearance. By contrast this offseason seemed relatively quiet, up until about a month ago when some key injuries to veterans threatened to derail the best laid plans of Redbird management. By most accounts, the Cardinals organization boasts one of the premier farm systems in baseball and 2013 may be the season when those long-term assets become near-term necessities. The Cincinnati Reds remain the strongest competition in the National League Central, with the Cubs and Brewers still rebuilding. The Houston Astros have transitioned to the American League, so 10 guaranteed wins a season have to be scratched off the Cardinals schedule as well. Overall, the Cardinals are poised to contend for a division title again and seem to be a lock on paper for a wild card berth at least. They may have the most formidable offense in the National League, but are going to have to rely on some young guns to continue their streak of going deep into the postseason. New Arrivals The Cardinals were so confident in their roster and farm system strength that their only significant free agent acquisition was left-handed reliever Randy Choate. While certainly not a flashy acquisition, Choate shored up the only glaring weakness the Cardinals had that they did not have an internal solution for. Choate is a quality

lefty specialist, and his real impact is that he instantly makes incumbent lefty Mark Rzepczynski more effective. Other additions include journeymen infielders Ty Wigginton and Ronny Cedeno. Wigginton is a bit of head scratcher as it seems his best days are behind him. He does add a bit of right-handed power off the bench and is a serviceable corner infielder. Cedeno is a decent glove in the middle infield, but has never hit very much at all. He was signed as an insurance policy and given the recent Rafael Furcal news, the Cardinals are going to need to cash in that policy.

of his potential at the end of 2012. Carp never recovered from the nerve damage that plagued him last season and is mulling retirement. The effect of this injury is two-fold. First, it opens up a spot for one of the Cardinals’ young pitchers in the rotation. Second, and of more concern, is that it places increased importance on the return of Jaime Garcia to the rotation. Garcia has great stuff, but some question his durability and mental makeup.

Position Battles The most intriguing position battle of the new year will be for the fifth starter Departures spot in the pitching rotation. It looks like Officially the Cardinals need to mark the battle is between Joe Kelly and Shelby Lance Berkman down as a departure for Miller, both of whom were impressive in this year, but in reality the affable veteran 2012. Miller has more upside than Kelly, was a non-factor already in 2012. but is a bit younger and may be sent down Hometown favorite Skip Schumaker has to Memphis for contractual reasons. been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers The final spot in the bullpen is also up for for a bag of baseballs and a minor league grabs, and is shaping up as a battle between shortstop. In the coaching ranks, Mark Fernando Salas, Eduardo Sanchez and posMcGwire, also left for the Dodgers. sibly Joe Kelly if he does not secure a spot The Cardinals are also struggling to in the rotation. replace Kyle Lohse in the starting rotation. Second base, as always for the Redbirds, is another interesting battle. Matt CarpenInjury Concerns ter, who impressed with his bat last year as The most critical departures to hit the a role player, is being given the opportunity Cardinals came in the form of season-end- to compete for the second base gig against ing injuries to Chris Carpenter and Rafael incumbent Daniel Descalso. Furcal. Both veterans failed to recover from issues that plagued them last season, and this Key Contributors potentially could end both of their careers. Beyond needing the contribution of Furcal is undergoing Tommy John surgery some younger players, the Cardinals will to repair a ligament in his throwing arm. need to see their core veterans enjoy conThe result of this is that former No. 1 pick tinued success. Pete Kozma is now projected as the starting Yadier Molina enjoyed a breakout 2012 shortstop. Kozma has been consistently dis- season, and is now viewed as the best all appointing in the minors, but did flash some around catcher in baseball. Matt Holliday

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seems to be perennially underappreciated by Redbird nation, but every year puts up strong, consistent numbers. Carlos Beltran needs to stay healthy and would benefit from being less streaky than he was last year. For the pitching staff, Adam Wainwright assumes the role of staff ace following the injury to Chris Carpenter. Wainwright got stronger as the year progressed last year and is poised to resume total dominance in 2013. Jason Motte did an outstanding job in his first full season as the Redbirds closer, but has had a shaky spring thus far. Jake Westbrook is a consistent middle rotation starter who needs to continue to eat up a bunch of innings this year. 2013 Individual Projections Adam Wainwright (P): 18 wins, 3.00 ERA Jaime Garcia (P): 10 wins, 4.00 ERA Jake Westbrook (P): 14 wins, 4.25 ERA Lance Lynn (P): 16 wins, 4.00 ERA Shelby Miller (P): 10 wins, 3.25 ERA Jason Motte (P): 25 saves, 2.50 ERA Edward Mujica (P): 3.00 ERA Mark Rzepczynski (P): 4.00 ERA Randy Choate (P): 2.50 ERA Mitchell Boggs (P): 2.00 ERA Fernando Salas (P): 4.50 ERA Trevor Rosenthal (P): 2.50 ERA Yadier Molina (C): .280, 15 HRs, 75 RBI Allen Craig (1B): .280, 25 HRs, 90 RBI David Freese (3B): .260, 15 HRs, 75 RBI Daniel Descalso (2B): .240, 5 HRs, 40 RBI Pete Kozma (SS): .250, 10 HRs, 40 RBI Matt Holliday (LF): .320, 28 HRs, 100 RBI Carlos Beltran (RF): .280, 25 HRs, 85 RBI Jon Jay (LF): .290, 10 HRs, 40 RBI Bench: Matt Carpenter, Ronny Cedeno, Shane Robinson,Ty Wigginton and Tony Cruz

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18-win season or earn him another selection to the National League All-Star team, but it is a clear indication Lynn understands there is room for improvement. He doesn’t have to be great, but he can be expected to be an above-average starter this season. He is coming off an 18-7 campaign that saw him end with a 3.78 ERA and 180 strikeouts. However, most of the attention has turned to the three young right-handers who have a shot to round out the rotation and fill in a spot in the bullpen. Kelly, 24, has the most experience. Miller, 22, has long been a top prospect. Rosenthal, 22, has a power arm that excites everyone in the organization. While he’s just 21, the 6-foot-6 right-hander Michael Wacha also holds the promise of being a star down the road. He has been impressive in early spring outings in Jupiter, Fla. So the youth movement for the Cardinals is in full swing. Earlier this month, the Cardinals decided to put Rosenthal into the bullpen. Rosenthal, who’s been a starter in the minor leagues for the past three seasons, is happy to have a spot solidified. “It was hard to keep a smile off my face,” Rosenthal said. “I’m excited to have the opportunity. I told them I’m excited to do whatever I can to help out the team. “It is exciting having the role I had last year. Hopefully down the line, I’ll have an opportunity to start again.” Possessing a fastball that’s been clocked in triple digits, Rosenthal threw 8 2/3 scoreless innings in the playoffs last season after going 0-2 with a 2.78 ERA during the regular season. All of those appearances came in relief. Kelly, the most seasoned of the trio, started 16 games and also made a handful of appearances out of the bullpen last year following a midseason call-up when shoul-

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Allen Craig tries to follow in the tradition of some legendary Cardinals By WARREN MAYES Following Albert Pujols and Lance Berkman, Allen Craig knows he has big shoes to fill as the St. Louis Cardinals’ starting first baseman. With Pujols leaving for the Angels and Lance Berkman now in Texas, Craig, 28, knows he has to produce but he doesn’t feel any pressure. “I like the challenge of it,” said Craig. “I spent some time in the big league camp with Albert and worked with him at first base. That was an awesome experience for me and I learned a lot. I got to play with him in the big league for a couple of years. It is a cool thing. I like the challenge I have.” Now, Craig’s the man at first and he’s excited about it. “It’s pretty cool that I’m going to have an opportunity to start and know I’m going to be in there every day,” Craig said. “But with that said, I don’t take that for granted. I’m still going to be working hard to prove to everyone what I can do. That never changes.” The Cardinals believe they have their man. St. Louis reached an agreement with Craig on a five-year contract through the 2017 season with a club option for 2018. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Allen on a new multiyear deal,” said Cardinals Senior Vice President/General Manager John Mozeliak. “He has been a productive middle-of-the-lineup hitter throughout his professional career and we look forward to Allen’s continued contributions.” After returning May 1 from knee surgery, Craig battered pitchers last season, building on his breakthrough year of 2011. He was able to collect 22 home runs and 92 RBI with a .522 slugging percentage in 119 games. Craig, who has been a key contributor to the middle of the Cardinals lineup, batted .307 last season, good for sixth place in the National League. He led all Major Leaguers with a .400 batting mark with runners in scoring position in 2012 and over the past two seasons, his .374 (68-for-182) batting average with runners in scoring position ranks second only to Joey Votto (.379) of the Reds among all Major League players. Craig enjoyed a stellar postseason during the Cardinals 2011 World Championship run, hitting four home runs, including three during the World Series. His three gamewinning RBI during the 2011 Series tied an MLB record held by Kiki Cuyler (1925) and Hank Greenberg (1945).

Allen Craig

He played first base, right field and left field, batting .307 with 35 doubles, 22 home runs and 92 RBIs in 119 games and 469 at-bats. Left-handed pitchers were at Craig’s mercy as he pounded them at a .354 clip with eight homers in 127 at-bats. Selected by the Cardinals in the eighth round of the June 2006 draft out of the University of California-Berkeley, Craig has compiled a .300 batting mark with 37 homers and 150 RBI in 238 games since making his big league debut in 2010. Just like last season, Craig could still see time in the outfield. Carlos Beltran figures to receive time off, which would give Matt Carpenter and newcomer Ty Wigginton the occasional start at first. Craig is fine with bouncing around a bit. “I don’t really care. I’ve learned to stay flexible,” he said. “I like playing first base; I like playing outfield. We’ve just got to see how the season plays out, who stays healthy. Things happen, so I could be moving around. “I think Mike (Matheny) knows I’m comfortable at first and in the outfield, so whatever the team needs me to do, I’ll do.” Craig isn’t one for setting individual goals. He wants the team to do well and he doesn’t expect a drop-off this year by the Cardinals. “I don’t set too many goals. I just try to keep it simple and play the best I can one day at a time,” Craig said. “The No. 1 goal is just getting back to the World Series. If I play well, then that gives our team that much better a chance to get there. So I just focus on playing great every day.”

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