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A halo for selfishness The recent Supreme Court decision overruling some Federal Election Commission restrictions on political campaign contributions has provoked angry reactions on the left. That is what often happens whenever the high court rules that the First Amendment means what it says – free speech for everyone. When the Supreme Court declared in 2010 that both unions and corporations had a right to buy political ads, that was considered outrageous by the left. President Obama called the decision “devastating” and said it “will open the floodgates for special interests.” Those unfamiliar with political rhetoric may not know that “special interests” means people who support your opponents. One’s own organized supporters – such as labor unions supporting President Obama – are never called “special interests.” All politicians are against “special interests,” by definition. They all want their own supporters to have the right to free speech, but not those individuals and groups so benighted as to support their opponents. Even in an age of polarization and gridlock, the one area in which it is easy to get bipartisan support in Congress is in passing campaign finance laws aimed at restricting how much money can be spent publicizing political candidates. What Congressional Democrats and Republicans have in common is that they are all incumbents, and they all want to keep their jobs. Publicity is necessary to win elections, and incumbents get millions of dollars’ worth of free publicity from the media. Incumbents all can pontificate in Congress and be covered by C-SPAN. They can get interviewed on network television, have their pictures in newspapers, and send out mail to their constituents back home – and none of this costs them a dime. Congressional staffs, paid by the taxpayers, are supposed to help members of Congress with the burdens of their office, but a major part of their staff’s work is to help get them re-elected. That’s not just during campaign years. Everything members of Congress do is done with an eye toward re-election. Any outsider who wants to challenge an incumbent in the next Congressional election has to pay hard cash to buy ads and arrange other forms of publicity, in order to
get some comparable amount of name recognition, just to have any serious chance of winning an election against an incumbent. Few people have the kind of money it takes for such a campaign, so they have to raise money – in the millions of dollars – to pay for what incumbents get free of charge. Campaign finance laws that restrict who can contribute how much money, who can run political ads, etc., are all restrictions on political challengers who have to buy their own publicity. If truth-in-packaging laws applied to Congress, a campaign finance law would have to be labeled an “Incumbents Protection Act.” The very high rate of incumbent reelections, even while polls show the public disgusted with Congress in general, shows how well incumbents are protected. The media are accessories to this scam. So long as the information and opinions that reach the public are selected by mainstream media people, whom polls show to be overwhelmingly on the left, the left’s view of the world prevails. Hence the great alarm in the media, and in equally one-sided academia, over the emergence of conservative talk radio programs and the Fox News Channel on television. No longer can the three big broadcast television networks determine what the public will and will not see, nor can two or three leading newspapers determine what is and is not news. Nobody wants to give up that kind of power. When businesses that are demonized by the mainstream media, and by academia, can buy ads to present their side of the story, that is regarded in both the media and academia as distortion. At the very least, it can cost the left their self-awarded halo. It is fascinating to see how some people – in both politics and the media – can depict their own narrow self-interest as a holy crusade for the greater good of society. The ability of the human mind to rationalize is one of the wonders of the world.
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To the Editor: I have read all too many letters from your readers bemoaning facts which I have been unable to confirm regarding the Affordable Care Act. I would like to set the record straight about how the ACA benefitted two of my employees, one being a 51-year-old husband and father of six children, and the other a 31-year-old single male. Both were given the option of company insurance paying 50 percent of the premium, or being set up as independent contractors with no option to company insurance allowing them to access the Affordable Care Act. The facts have proven that many, if not all, of the previous letters complaining about the ACA are flawed and unfounded. Yes, there may be an extenuating circumstance here or there, but the facts surrounding the two individuals I am citing have benefitted them greatly. The 51-year-old was paying $984 per month for Aetna’s 90/10 plan with a $2,500 annual “per person” deductible. He was able to get insurance for $104 per month from the ACA with a $1,000 annual “family” deductible. The 31-year-old who was paying $350 per month for Aetna’s 80/20 plan with a $3,500 annual deductible through the company was able to get insurance for $65 per month with a $1,500 annual deductible. Both of these individuals read and heard all the horror stories about the ACA as touted by the nonbelievers, but after finding “the truth” firsthand, could not be happier. Not only that, but they should never again have to worry about securing health insurance for themselves, which is a benefit all ACA benefactors will enjoy for years to come. I feel the untruths being spread by those too lazy to learn the facts are hurting the success of the ACA going forward. Had the two people I am citing here bought into all the negative information passed around by the unknowing folks who quite possibly are too lazy to learn all the benefits of the ACA on their own or have some sort of political agenda, the outcome would have significantly and negatively impacted their health care costs. To all you nonbelievers, don’t continue to spread untruths based on what you hear and don’t know firsthand. Find out for yourselves by logging on to healthcare.gov. Stu Leventhal Wildwood
To the Editor: Back in October 2013, Senate majority Leader Harry Reid stood on the Senate floor accusing Mitt Romney of failing to pay back income taxes. Many claim this hurt Mitt’s chances of being elected. Of course, this was a lie, but Reid received no penalty. These erroneous claims are typical of the political left. One of your West Newsmagazine’s readers recently wrote some interesting observations regarding food stamps which apparently were pulled right out of thin air (West Newsmagazine, March 26). I believe facts are more reliable than rhetoric, and thus the following should correct a few of that readers statements. According to the Department of Agriculture, food stamp recipients have increased from 28.2 million in 2008 to 46.3 million in 2012. According to a Heritage Foundation study, during this time the issuance of debit cards and the lack of photo identification requirements have led to a high incidence of selling these cards on eBay and Craigslist for cash as well as other forms of fraud. As an aside, CBSnews.com has recently stated there are more Americans receiving some sort of government assistance, including food stamps, than there are working Americans. Our total welfare state spends nearly $1 trillion dollars a year on welfare programs. The reader cited above mentioned that Congress cut some $13 billion dollars from the food stamp budget. Here is what happened, according to Investors Business Daily. There was a bill before Congress to cut 5 percent from that budget or roughly 3.7 billion. By the time the bill passed the House and Senate, it had been stripped down to approximately $700 million, less than 1 percent. The reader went on to say expanding food stamp rolls would help the economy and create jobs because that money would be spent on goods and services. By extending that logic, why not mandate that all Americans go on food stamps. Then we would have a roaring economy. The reader also took exception to calling Obama the “Food Stamp President.” I would think whoever is a sitting president while food stamp rolls double in four years would certainly earn that title. As long as we in America have our heads in the sand regarding all welfare programs, our economy will suffer as it is now. We
have to stop encouraging dependence on the government. We can start by questioning all faulty logic as with the left-leaning fantasies cited above. John Nelson Ellisville
Celebrating 250 years of strong families To the Editor: This year’s celebration of the 250th birthday of St. Louis calls attention to the many things that make our community great. One of those cornerstones of St. Louis is strong families. Over the years, our families have provided children with safe, loving and supportive homes where children can grow and thrive. Unfortunately, there also remain families in our community that inflict harm and fear on their children through physical, emotional or sexual abuse, or neglect. We need to reach out to these and all families to help them build the skills and support to remain strong. If you see a family in distress, encourage them to get help. There are many supportive resources available across our community to help with parenting skills, educating children and providing assistance at times of crisis. If you observe abuse, report it to the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-392-3738. During April 2014 – Child Abuse Prevention Month – and our St. Louis 250th birthday celebration, the St. Louis Family & Community Partnership, the St. Louis Area Council on Child Abuse & Neglect, and others across our community ask all to recommit to strong families as the best way to keep our children safe. Thank you. Mike Fitzgerald Josh Wilson Co-chairs, St. Louis Family & Community Partnership Megan Marietta Board chair, St. Louis Area Council on Child Abuse & Neglect
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To the Editor: The letter from Corinne Kuhn (“Social Security is not an entitlement,” West Newsmagazine, March 26) was about the best I’ve read recently. She really hit the nail on the head. Thanks for printing it. We all worked for many years and paid into it thinking it was in trust for us and
now we find someone has had their hands in the cookie jar way too many times. Shirley Terschluse
‘Intaxication’ is not good enough To the Editor: “Intaxication” is the nice feeling you get when you receive a tax refund until you realize it was your own money in the first place. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) also wants to give you a nice feeling. He recently unveiled a draft comprehensive tax reform plan that reduces today’s brackets into two – 10and 25-percent-for virtually all taxable income, ensuring that over 99 percent of all taxpayers face maximum rates of 25 percent or less. However, why would any American want to continue with a system that confiscates private wealth without the consent of the governed? His plan keeps the income tax, keeps the IRS, and we continue to pay 7.65 percent payroll tax. For those who are weary of promises to fix the tax code, lower taxes, keep temporary tax breaks or reform the tax code, there is a sure way out of this tax quagmire. It is the FairTax (HR25/ S122), which takes away the power of the government to tax your income. Only by removing the Internal Revenue Service and the right to tax wealth (Amendment 16) will we be protected from a government that believes it can have whatever it desires. A nice feeling would be when April 15 is just another spring day. Harold Vanderboegh
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Letterman says good night We have replaced stars with a galaxy. We have replaced grand trees with a forest. We have replaced the well-crafted sonnet with an encyclopedia – or a Wikipedia to be more precise. We are now a society of quantity over quality. Earlier this month, David Letterman abruptly announced his retirement from late night television. Whether you loved or hated Letterman, his status and importance to the genre of late night television cannot be ignored. He was a titan. He was an innovator. Beyond that, he is one of the few remaining emblems of an era where media options were scarce and thus carried infinitely more weight. Letterman’s name belongs in the bastion of television personalities who transcended the information they were delivering, the few which amplified the message rather than merely conveyed it – names like Brokaw and Rather and Cronkite, Carson and Sullivan. They were star-makers and newsmakers and well beyond merely being pundits or personalities. Many people, and likely many readers of this newsmagazine, despise David Letterman. They despise his stance on issues. They despise his quirky delivery. They despise his obvious bias. They despise him because he was not – and never could be – Johnny Carson. But that is the point. Letterman is the last of a breed that is powerful enough that people were forced to hate him or love him, but it was impossible to ignore him. Today, we change the channel. We change it when a program changes, or simply when a program drags on, or during a commercial break. We can flip back and forth between countless late shows or newscasts. We can go from watching television to reading our tablet or checking email on our smartphones. We can watch sports or cooking or home improvement or music or science or reality shows. There is a TV
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Biennial Beautification Contest seeks entries The city of Creve Coeur Horticulture, Environment and Beautification Committee is seeking participants for its 7th Biennial Beautification Contest. All residents, community groups and businesses located within the city limits of Creve Coeur are invited to participate. Contestants may enter in up to 12 award categories, including: best in the city, best commercial, best institutional, best use of
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St. Louis Book Fair returns to West County Center The annual Greater St. Louis Book Fair takes place April 24-27. This landmark event is celebrating its 65th year and will return in 2014 to Macy’s at West County Center in Des Peres. The largest charity book fair in the Midwest, the Greater St. Louis Book Fair features millions of donated books, CDs, DVDs, ephemera and more. “Through the generous support of our sponsors Macy’s, First Bank, West County Center and Hogan Transport, we are proud to continue the legacy of the book fair,” said Madeline Kaufman, newly appointed chair of the event. “It’s truly a labor of love for our volunteers who work all year long sorting, cataloging and pricing the countless donations we receive.” While most people head to the fair to pick up great books to read, other offerings include limited editions, rare books, signed copies, coffee table art books, cookbooks and more. For a $10 admission, shoppers can attend the preview event from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 before the fair opens to the general public. Admission is free for the remainder of the fair: Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., with a special one-hour
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A gift of support for Equine Assisted Therapy The Rotary Club of West County recently made a $10,000 donation to the Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) organization, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding activities Members of the Rotary Club of West County and Equine for individuals with Assisted Therapy disabilities. The donation, along with volunteer labor by Rotary Club members, will allow EAT to see the completion of a building project to aid in their programs. shopping event for persons with disabilities only from 9-10 a.m.; and Sunday, April 27 (half-price day) from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. For more information visit StLouisBookFair.org, facebook.com/STLBook Fair, call (314) 993-1995 or email info@ stlouisbookfair.org.
Monarch plans mass casualty drill Chesterfield Mall will be the scene of a drill for a mass casualty incident on Sunday, May 4, involving 13 first responder agencies, 18 hospitals and some 150 “victims.” The exercise is designed to test the procedures and readiness of health care and first responder organizations to deal with scores of casualties from an unexpected emergency. It’s the first large-scale drill of its type held in the area since 1998, Nick Harper, deputy chief at the Monarch Fire Protection District, recently told the district’s board of directors. According to Harper, the incident will be patterned after the terrorist attack last September at a mall in Nairobi, Kenya, where more than 270 people were killed or injured. Students, parents and teachers from high schools in the area have volunteered to be “victims” and will be wear make-up to simulate various kinds of wounds. The exercise will begin after the mall closes for the day and will continue until about 10 p.m. A briefing will follow.
Rockwood sets up new teacher evaluation Rockwood School District’s Board of Education, on April 10, approved a new evaluation process for teachers, starting with the 2014-2015 school year. The process was recommended by a district committee including 44 teachers and administrators who were tasked with developing a new Teacher Evaluation Instrument (TEI) that aligns with new state standards.
Kelvin McMillin, the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources, said a main focus of the new TEI is its emphasis on promoting growth in practices that impact student achievement. The new TEI requires growth plans for all teachers, covering practice, commitment and impact on student learning. Essential principles in the new evaluation process include: • Measuring educator performance against research-based, proven practices associated with improvement of student performance. • Having a probationary period for induction and socialization support for new teachers. • Using measures of growth in student learning as a significant part of the evaluation process. • Providing ongoing, meaningful feedback on performance. • Requiring standardized, periodic training for evaluators. • Using the results and data to inform decisions regarding personnel and employment decisions. Tenured teachers would be evaluated five times annually, as opposed to one time in the past. Evaluations would be more frequent but less lengthy, McMillin said. “The evaluation instrument will look at student growth, such as in test scores, at the start and end of each school year,” McMillin said. He said the new plan has had positive feedback overall from teachers.
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Ron James remembered for his many contributions to the Wildwood community By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Ron James, a founding Wildwood City Councilmember in 1995 and still active in that Ward 6 post in 2014, will be remembered for his many contributions to the city, local Boy Scouts and other aspects of life in the community. James, 73, died April 3 from complications of a stroke. He had served as a councilmember from 1995 to 2004 and also from 2007 to 2014. He also had served as chair of the city council’s Administration/Public Works Committee and was city council liaison for the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. He was a member of the 1996 Charter Commission, was mayor pro-tempore from 2002 to 2003 and from 2003 to 2004, and served on the city’s Boundary Commission as well as on the council’s Planning/Economic Development/Parks Committee. James also served on the council’s Historic Preservation and Old Pond School Steering Committees and was appointed as superintendent of the Old Pond School Interior Renovation. He served as chair of the Wildwood 10th Anniversary Celebration as well as chair of the 2006 Wildwood Celebration. Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther said James, foundational contribution to the city “is through a structure that will live on after him, the rehabilitation of the Old Pond School building.” “That was a project of passion for him, and Ron spent many hours and his own resources
to make sure that building was restored. We now use it as a meeting facility, and there’s a park at the site as well as a picnic pavilion in Ron’s name,” Woerther said. He called James “a very happy person, a very positive and optimistic individual, who was as independent as the day is long.” In regard to James’ post as a councilmember, Woerther said he’ll be taking names to appoint someone, with council approval, in the next month or so to fill the vacated seat until the April 2015 election. Councilmember Ed Marshall (Ward 2), an 18-year friend of James, said he would be greatly missed. “Ron was always respectful of everybody and always did his homework,” Marshall, a former mayor of Wildwood, recalled. “He’d ask everybody every question to make sure he totally understood any issue discussed or what residents might have an issue about. He brought a great balance to the council over the years.” Marshall recalled that, as the city was growing and many officials focused on high-density subdivisions and neighborhoods, James was a great spokesman for those living in the rural part of the city. “Ron never had a negative things to say about people,” Marshall said. “I talked to a lot of former councilmembers at the polls on April 8, and they told me that, as much as they might disagree with him on some issues, he would go out of his way to tell you why he felt the way he did. It was never personal. For Ron, it was about what was right. He would always say ‘don’t make ordinances and regulations if you can’t
enforce them.’ He had a very common sense approach.” Marshall also commended James for his instrumental role in getting the Old Pond School building donated to the city by the family that had owned it, work that took place behind the scenes and at a time when he wasn’t on the council. Jon Bopp, chair of Wildwood’s Planning and Zoning Commission and a next door neighbor of James, called him a “gentleman, a hard worker, an outstanding father and someone who loved animals.” “He had a huge knowledge of the history of this area,” Bopp said, adding that James was a retired owner of a fencing business and did a lot of the fencing at Purina Farms in Labadie. “Ron had common sense and he tried to avoid any kind of fighting. He was a peacemaker, very well-respected and so much a part of a community that he loved. He participated in and promoted so many city activities,” Bopp said. “He was an integral part of the city, and so many people will miss him.” Bopp said James’ biggest avocation was scouting. An Eagle Scout himself, James was scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 456 at Pond School for 37 years. According to G. Stephen Scott, an assistant scoutmaster with the troop for more than 20 years, more than 110 Eagle Scouts have come out of the troop while James was active. “About three percent of all Boy Scouts become Eagles, but the ratio was much higher in our troop,” he said. “I enjoyed his ability to connect with the
boys, to really understand them and help them grow up. That’s a reason I’ve stayed with the troop for so long. Ron was a great guy and his contributions to Ron James the troop will be missed. We need to keep going what he’s built over the years.” Mike Wuller, another assistant scoutmaster with Troop 456 who knew James for 28 years, called him “one of the kindest people and one of the most patient with children I’ve ever met.” “His approach was always how to counsel boys to get them back on track,” he said. “There were no lost causes with Ron James. You can see his influence in the hundreds of boys who joined the troop in the last 37 years.” James also was a member and president of the Pond School PTA, member and president of the Missouri Buckskin Horse Association, member and president of the Kiwanis Club, member of the Wildwood Historical Society, and member of the Pond Athletic Association. He is survived by, among others, his wife, Dorothy, and children, Ron and Cindy. Contributions in his memory may be made to World Bird Sanctuary, Ron James Eagle Scout Project Fund, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, MO 63088.
Community responds with protest, praise to new Monarch assistant chief By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Mixed declarations of protest and support regarding the Monarch Fire Protection District’s new assistant chief filled the Board of Directors meeting on April 10. The reaction stemmed from the board’s March 26 decision to hire former Monarch employee Cary Spiegel. Spiegel, and three other Monarch employees, had been dismissed from Monarch after a 2011 lawsuit involving discrimination against female firefighters was filed against the district. Monarch board member Jane Cunningham said she could not find anything in the court documents that justified the termination of any individuals in Monarch, except one person who had not been dismissed. “There was nothing, as people have said, there were no lawsuits, there were no judgments against any individuals, and if you read the court documents you’ll see that
the women actually said they had nothing against any individuals and carefully did not want to name any individuals,” Cunningham said. But board member Steve Swyers said, “To assert that it was the district and no individuals, I find interesting. But I find it ridiculous to assume that there’s no individuals culpable in this situation. I really, really do.” During the public comments at the April 10 meeting, IAFF Local 2665 business manager Jeff Proctor presented the board with a vote of no confidence in Spiegel on behalf of the Monarch firefighters, and requested that Spiegel be removed. “On behalf of the 2,000 men and women of the Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Missouri IAFF Local 2665, I ask this board, this community, to end this discriminatory and hostile work environment,” Proctor said. Marlyn Flanter, a local resident, told those
gathered at the meeting that she finds it hard to comprehend the decision to rehire Spiegel. “Not only was there an original judgment in favor of the plaintiffs in St. Louis County Court, but a second suit that was affirmed by the Missouri Court of Appeals,” Flanter said. “By its very nature, these judgments render him not qualified for leadership or management positions.” But Chesterfield Resident Jane Durrell said she “categorically disagrees” with the statements made by Proctor and Flanter. “I want to take this opportunity to thank the board for serving the citizens of this district. Tonight especially I thank you for appointing assistant chief Cary Spiegel. Congratulations to you on your well deserved return,” she said, turning her attention to the new assistant chief. Local resident Ron Cawood also congratulated Spiegel’s appointment. “We were elated that you found someone with assistant chief Spiegel’s credentials,”
Cawood said. “We’re tired of the antics of the firefighters here in the Monarch Fire District.” On April 4, the Missouri Chapter of the National Organization for Women announced through a press release that they were supporting Local 2665’s protest of Spiegel’s appointment. “In 2014, we will not be silent while public servants are treated disrespectfully,” the release reads. “We demand a public accounting by Robin Harris’ Monarch Fire Protection District board, and strongly urge reconsideration of the decision to place Cary Spiegel in any position of authority.” After the meeting, Spiegel said he appreciated the residents’ comments, and that he is looking forward to working toward moving the district forward. “I’m honored to serve as assistant chief and eager to work with the chief to restore faith and confidence in the fire district,” he said.
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West County EMS to hold public hearing on fire code changes By JIM ERICKSON erickson.jim@att.net The West County EMS and Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing at 4:45 p.m. Monday, May 5, to review proposed changes to the district’s building fire codes. West County is proposing adoption of the 2012 versions of the International Fire Code, International Building Code and International Existing Building Code. According to Dan Bruno, West County fire marshal, the codes are updated every three years by leading experts in building and safety fields and are viewed as the standard for building construction and safety. The 2012 codes are the most recent updates. West County currently is using 2003 codes which the district adopted in 2005, while St. Louis County has implemented the 2009 version and the Metro West Fire Protection District already is using the 2012 code. “Codes only come into play when a building is built, remodeled (anything more than paint and carpet), expanded or undergoes some change in its use,” Bruno said. “One of the greatest challenges in a mature urban area is the viability of older buildings and making them attractive for reuse. One of the best tools to guide older building reuse is the International Existing Building Code,” he added. That document recognizes limitations with older buildings and limits the work that must occur in them due to change in use or modifications, Bruno explained. “Our adoption of the IEBC is a clear
signal to business owners, tenants and contractors that we are focused not only on safety but also on practical reuse of buildings,” Bruno stated. The fire marshal added that the new code adoption process will not change anything related to one- and two-family residential construction, remodels, sales or re-occupancies. One modification West County is proposing to add to the new codes is a penalty system to address recurring instances of builders or owners not complying with requirements to get necessary permits. Bruno said the goal is not to collect additional fees but to provide an incentive “to keep everyone honest.” The public hearing is an opportunity for all residents and stakeholders to have input on the codes. Any comments at the hearing will be evaluated to assess their impact on the building codes and determine what is in the best practical interest of the public, building owners and contractors. Bruno noted that one major inclusion in the 2012 code is the standard for solar panel systems. “We are seeing a tremendous surge in solar panel installations so the code update is timely and necessary to ensure safe and quality installation,” he said. West County covers approximately 21 square miles and serves a resident population of about 51,000 in Manchester, Town & Country, parts of Winchester, Valley Park, Ballwin, Des Peres and Twin Oaks and unincorporated areas of St. Louis County.
Rockwood School District raises pay for administrators By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com With officials saying the pay level has been far below that of other local districts, Rockwood School District’s Board of Education on April 10 voted 4 to 1 – with Director Jeffrey Morrell opposed, Director Keith Kinder abstaining and Director Sherri Rogers absent – to approve an overall increase of 4.47 percent in the administrator pay plan for the 2014-2015 school year. Using a base salary of $93,910, the cost of the increase will be $491,082. The raise doesn’t include new positions recently authorized for Rockwood’s learning department. Those newly authorized posts resulted in a budget decrease, as one administrative post and other teacher posts in that department were eliminated. The board decided against going for another option, which would have raised
the administrative pay plan by 3.7 percent, at an increased cost of $406,431 and with a base salary of $93,110. Rockwood teachers are receiving a 3.74 percent increase in their pay plan for the 2014-2015 school year. Director Matt Doell added that the district has recently struggled to find qualified people to fill administrative posts. “If we’re not getting people to apply or getting the quality of people we want to apply, that’s onerous,” he said. Kelvin McMillin, the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources, said: “Rockwood struggles to recruit experienced administrators from other school districts, as this often requires them to take a salary cut to consider employment in Rockwood. “We still are getting inexperienced applicants and those from lower-performing school districts.”
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By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The 23rd annual Chesterfield Earth Day Festival won’t be your typical event held to call attention to the environment and the need for action to protect it. Building on its more than two decades of experience, the city’s Citizens Committee for the Environment (CCE), which hosts the event, again is offering a diverse array of activities, including a new science fair, in what has become one of the largest Earth Day observances in the area. The Chesterfield Earth Day Festival will draw participants from throughout western St. Louis County when it is held on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Many of the activities and displays will be held at Chesterfield’s Central Park, both at the Chesterfield Amphitheater and in the parking lot, with Parkway West High being the site of the science fair. The worldwide Earth Day observance comes earlier in the same week on Tuesday, April 22. “We’ve been able to take small, baby steps forward each year since the observance here began,” said Darcy Capstick, CCE’s chairperson. “Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, those steps have brought us to where we are now. It’s truly a never-ending good story.” Activities and events include the following: Youth science fair – Individual and team exhibits in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or robotics (STEMR) will be displayed and judged at Parkway West High in three age groups – elementary, middle and high school. Judging will take place at 9 a.m. with award announcements at noon. Giveaways – Some 500 native trees and plants, including milkweed plants for Monarch butterfly habitat, will be given away by the CCE. Family Native Gardening Grow-Off – Information on this new contest will be avail-
able at the Earth Day Festival. Homeowners can qualify by creating a new garden (50 square feet or more) that attracts wildlife and helps restore habitat for pollinators, birds, butterflies and small mammals. Gardens can be placed in the front, side or back yard and must be planted and maintained by the homeowners. Applications opened last month and will continue to be received through March 15, 2015. Judging will be done by the CCE and Mindy Mohrman, Chesterfield’s urban forester, with awards in two garden-size categories to be presented in October 2015. Amphitheater activities – A variety of events, including musical and dance performances, will be held at Chesterfield Amphitheater beginning with the day’s opening ceremonies and award presentations at 9 a.m. Performing on stage throughout the day will be Chesterfield Stomp, Petropolis Dog Tricks, Soorya Dance Company, Woo Daddies and Serengeti Steve with his reptile education show. Food trucks also will be available. Drive-thru recycling – Items that can be brought to the recycling area in the Central Park parking lot include newspapers, glass and plastics, CLF and fluorescent light bulbs and tool-pack batteries, electronics, small appliances and garden equipment, musical instruments (but not organs or pianos), used clothing, linens, paired shoes, buttons, beads, board games and children’s books, new and used building materials and home supplies, and bicycles. In addition, shredding of confidential documents will be offered, with a five-box limit, and non-perishable food and personal care items will be collected. The Charity-Sharity program will use donated fabrics, sewing notions and yarn to make quilts, backpacks, purses and various types of blankets to be made available to those in need. As part of the Earth Day emphasis on recycling, vendors will be selling art and craft items made from recycled materials. With help available from Chesterfield Arts, Home Depot and the Teacher’s Recycle Center, kids will have the chance to create a recycled art project. In addition, the St. Louis Science Center’s electric truck will be on display with interactive exhibits to provide information about energy basics, electric vehicle technology and related environmental concerns. The Microgrid Solar Express truck will offer a free, secure phone charging station. Earth Day activities at Chesterfield Elementary Piggy-backing on the Chesterfield Earth Day observance, Chesterfield Elementary students, families and faculty members will hold Earth Day activities at the school, located at 17700 Wild Horse Creek Road, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on April 25.
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Manchester proposes changes to residential sign code policy By AMANDA KEEFE akeefe@newsmagazinenetwork.com Manchester is considering changes to a policy involving signs in residential areas. On April 7, the city’s Board of Aldermen was asked by Planning and Zoning officials to consider revisions to the sign code ordinance which, if passed, could call for changes in sign sizes, amounts and purposes. Those revisions sparked much debate and discussion and resulted in additional modifications, which generally allow for more leniency in regard to signs in residential areas and remove some sign prohibitions. Proposed changes, as amended by the board, include: • Allowing small announcement or professional signs, no larger than 2 square feet in area. • Allowing sale, lease and rental signs no larger than 4 square feet. • Prohibiting temporary directional signs directing the public to real estate listed as “For Sale” or “For Lease,” except on the day of and the day before an event such as on open house. Those
Ellisville may oppose city-county merger By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Ellisville could be the next city to oppose the St. Louis city-county merger. At a work session on April 2, the Ellisville City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to draft a resolution opposing the merger. The council will vote on this resolution at its next meeting on April 16. Mayor Adam Paul, who placed the proposed resolution on the work session agenda, said that the recent resolution drafted by the city of Ballwin, which also opposed the city-county merger, was a “fantastic idea.” Paul went on to say that the grassroots organization Better Together, which suggested the merger last year, is nothing more than a “public relations tactic.” “Spoiler alert: Better Together is going to say we’re better together,” Paul said. “There’s no question mark after Better Together, it’s a statement. If we (local municipalities) don’t do something about it, we will not be in existence.” Better Together is sponsored by the Missouri Council for a Better Economy and funded by private donations, and looks to respond to a “growing public interest in addressing the fragmented nature of local government throughout the city and county,” according to its website.
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no larger than 50 square feet. These signs also must have a landscaped perimeter equal to half its height. • Not requiring a permit for a temporary sign announcing the development and construction of a subdivision, limiting that sign to no more than 32 square feet. • Allowing a sign for renovation or repair work on a single- or multi-family lot, but requiring that it be no larger than 4 square feet, be set back at least 15 feet from property lines and be removed within one week of work completion.
The board still is devising adequate language for temporary signs used to promote special decorative holiday displays, or to promote a civic, neighborhood, subdivision or charitable event. To view the city’s current sign ordinance, or to compare the current policy to the proposed new one, visit manchestermo.gov., select “City Government,” then “City Code Online.” Look up code number 405.320. The board could approve the proposed sign policy at its April 21 meeting.
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Sculptures coming to Town & Country By AMANDA KEEFE ‘Why did we move to Town & Country?’ akeefe@newsmagazinenetwork.com We all came up with about the same thing To enhance Town & Country’s art scene, – we love the natural part of living here; the city’s Art Commission plans to bring the wildlife and the personal relationship three sculptures to the area. St. Louis between man and God’s gifts around us,” County is loaning two of the sculptures Schawacker said. to Town & Country, while the third, conTo reflect this feeling, the commission tracted out by the city, has yet to be created. asked Weber to make a sculpture of a horse The two on loan, created by the late sculp- and a dog, titled “Discovery.” tor Ernest Trova, were among a surplus of “The horse is looking at the dog, the dog sculptures at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Last is looking at the horse, as if they’re discovyear, the park looked to rotate some of its ering one another, to embody the feeling of exhibits, and a handful of extra sculptures discovering something so natural,” Schalanded in the county’s hands. In turn, cities could apply to lease the surplus pieces. Town & Country jumped at the chance, successfully nabbing two pieces by Trova, a St. Louis-based artist known most notably for his “Falling Man” series. Both sculptures are on loan to Town & Country for 25 years, with the option to renew. The pieces belong to Trova’s “Canto” series, a collection that Lindsey Hodge, the city’s Art Commission liaison, said serves as an evolved version of the “Falling Man” series. Hodge said the loan agree- “Canto VI” by Ernest Trova ment is signed, and the sculptures are waiting to be picked up. However, city locations for wacker said. each sculpture have yet to be determined. But there’s one catch – the city must In the meantime, the commission has raise the project funds, estimated at around another sculpture in the works – one they $100,000. To do so, it plans to hold largehope will reflect Town & Country’s history, scale fundraisers in conjunction with seekbut which comes with a hefty price tag. ing community donations. The commission solicited local artist “It’s an ambitious goal, but I think it will Harry Weber – who created the Cardinals be fun, and help to unify our little town,” Plaza of Champions among other local Schawacker said. favorites – to make a signature piece that Currently, Weber is in the process of commissioner Bill Schawacker said will drafting the piece. As of April 7, Hodge said embody what Town & Country is all about. the Town & Country Board of Aldermen “We surveyed our committee and asked, had yet to approve the sculpture sketch.
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Annual FOCUS Manchester photo contest shows local talent with that city’s 250th anniversary celebration. Entries were split into two categories – “My Manchester” and “My St. Louis.” First-place winner for the 21-and-older category, Ronald Gaddis, submitted a photo of cyclists racing for the “My St. Louis” group, The photo captures “the motion and the energy of the event,” according to Gaddis. A Manchester resident and Webster University professor, Gaddis said although photography isn’t his day job, he’s no amateur – and he’s particularly keen on shooting professional cycling. The photo depicts fast-paced bikers in Benton Park during the St. Louis Gateway Manchester Mayor Dave Willson and City Administrator Andy Hixson pose with some of the Focus Cup, “which is kind of the Midwest equivalent to the Tour de France,” Gaddis said. 2014 winners. From left are Shannon Keller, Amanda Leemann and Lauren Jansen. For his effort, Gaddis took home $150 in By AMANDA KEEFE year by Jon Nagel, executive director of the prize money and a certificate highlighting akeefe@newsmagazinenetwork.com International Photography Hall of Fame in his achievement. Another winner, 13-year-old Shannon Nearly 40 photographers took home St. Louis. awards as part of the Manchester Arts Focus Nagel judged entries based on strength of Keller, took home a first-place prize and an honorable mention in the 5-13 age category 2014 Photography Competition. The public subject, creativity and overall excellence. exhibition, held March 28-30 at Manches“His comments were mostly that there for “My Manchester.” A Parkway South ter United Methodist Church, showcased was a lot of talent through all ages,” Man- Middle student, Keller’s art teacher recomroughly 200 photographs of either Man- chester Arts Director Doug Whittaker said. mended that her eighth-grade class enter chester or St. Louis, shot by local novices This year’s exhibit differed from 2013 as the contest. Keller entered two photos, both shot on a and pros within the last two years. Manchester Arts added the opportunity to Photographers from age 5 through adult enter photos that highlighted not just Man- windy day last fall. The assignment was to submitted works, which were judged this chester, but also St. Louis, in conjunction showcase texture contrast. Her first image
of a leaf on a tree outside of school took first place. It showcases the rough texture of the tree and the smoothness of the leaf. Keller’s honorable mention was taken in a West County park and depicted a little branch of berries placed on a bench. Keller took home $50 and two certificates for her wins. “I don’t see me becoming a photographer as a career, but I’m pretty good at it naturally,” she said. “I would consider [entering the contest] again.” Ballwin resident Marianne Kaempfe walked away with three awards – including the People’s Choice Award, voted on by gallery visitors. That photo showed the new Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge peeking through the braces of the Eads Bridge. “I wanted to represent something old and new, so I went down to the riverfront and tried to get the new bridge incorporated into the photo somehow,” Kaempfe said. Kaempfe also won second place in the “My St. Louis” 21-and-older category and an honorable mention. All winning photos can be viewed in person until April 30 in the Board of Aldermen chambers at the Manchester Municipal Court/Police Headquarters, located at 200 Highlands Blvd.
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Students learn lessons of inclusion at School of Character assembly By BONNIE KRUEGER bkreuger@newsmagazinenetwork.com On April 9, at an all-school assembly, Pond Elementary became Rockwood School District’s most recent school to be recognized as a Missouri School of Character. Pond joined 11 other elementary schools in the district including Babler, Blevins Bowles, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Kehrs Mill, Geggie, Kellison, Pond, Uthoff Valley, Westridge and Woerther, who are past recipients of this honor. In addition to Pond, Parkway’s Oak Brook and Sorrento Springs elementary schools were selected for this honor in 2014. They join two other Parkway elementary schools, Ross and McKelvey, as Missouri Schools of Character. For Pond Elementary Principal Carlos Diaz-Granados, character education begins within the school, but has a community connection as well. “We understand the value of differences in our school community. Not everyone is the same. We want to bring awareness of the differences within our school – educating our staff and students – and build a cohesive, supportive school environment,” Diaz-Granados said. In that light, Pond continues its character education on a broader community scope by having regular service learning projects,
which most recently included learning about Cystic Fibrosis and autism. Matteo Grassi is a courageous fourthgrade student at Pond who is living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Diagnosed as an infant, Grassi is one of 30,000 Americans living with this genetic disease. At the assembly, Grassi’s dad, Chris, spoke honestly and openly about the struggles and triumphs of his young son, bringing awareness to this incurable disease that often can lead to a much-shortened life expectancy. CF causes the body to produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus. The organs most affected by this condition are the lungs, pancreas, sweat glands and those within the reproductive system. “Every day my son must take handfuls of pills and is hooked up to a chest therapy vest at least twice daily for 30 minutes to help clear the mucus,” Grassi explained to the audience. Despite his challenges, Matteo stays active swimming and playing baseball and, recently, running his first 5K. Grassi hopes others will support the family by joining Matteo in the upcoming Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 2-mile walk in Carondelet Park on May 17. The walk begins at 10:30 a.m. with check-in at 9 a.m. (Learn more at fightcf. cff.org.) Grassi is hoping that many of Matteo’s school friends and community mem-
bers will join Matteo’s Mob to help raise money and bring awareness to the cause. “It’s the one time in your life you can be a mobster,” Grassi joked. In a touching video played at the assembly, the Grassi family said, “One day we hope CF will no longer stand for Cystic Fibrosis, but rather, cure found.” Also speaking on April 9 was Sara Wylie, whose first-grade son, Ethan, has autism. April is National Autism Awareness Month and bringing awareness to autism was another central focus of the assembly at Pond. According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – a 30 percent increase from 1 in 88 two years ago. [Editor’s note: read more about the CDC announcement in Health Capsules on page 34.] “I believe that educating children at a young age will decrease bullying and increase empathy and awareness that we are all different and have wonderful things to offer in different ways,” Wylie said, noting her motivation to speak. “My hope is that we can change the next generation (in terms of acceptance). I truly believe that knowledge and acceptance is possible with reinforcement from the schools and community.” Wylie has spent most of the last five
years doing early intervention, multiple therapies and alternative protocols to help Ethan be the best that he can be. After volunteering in his classroom this year, she realized that Ethan’s classmates had many questions about why he is so different. “It became clear to me that it was the time for me to switch gears and focus my efforts on autism awareness. There is certainly a need to educate the students, teachers and even parents about autism,” she said. As part of the agenda, Wylie gave a powerful audio/visual demonstration of what it might look and feel like to have autism. The exercise included overwhelming sensory stimulation in terms of lights and sounds. “I hope that the exercise was as impactful for them (the audience) as it was for me. It changed my understanding of autism when Ethan was first diagnosed at age 2,” she said. The speaking engagement at Pond is only the first step for Wylie, who would like to roll out this “assembly-in-a-box” to other elementary schools in Rockwood, and eventually statewide. “It takes a village to raise a child, is what they say,” Wylie said. “I would welcome a community of kind, understanding and tolerant people that embraced individuals for what they are – individuals, but accepted and respected the same as everyone else.”
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Event Location: West County YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017 John Schneider, MD, Washington University ear, nose and throat specialist at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Find out if it is a cold, allergy or sinusitis and if medicine or surgery can bring you relief. Dr. John Schneider will discuss the causes of sinus and nasal problems, including sinusitis versus colds or allergies, when to get antibiotics and whether medicine or surgery is the answer for you. Complimentary light refreshments will be available. This event is free, but registration is required.
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Parkway introduces new Compressed Natural Gas fleet By MARY SHAPIRO mshpiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Thirty new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) school buses were officially welcomed into the fleet – with an appropriate song – at a recent Parkway School District dedication ceremony. Wearing special green T-shirts, the marching band performed “The Wheels on the Bus” as the yellow vehicles with distinctive green stripes and flat fronts drove onto the campus of Parkway West High School in Chesterfield. Some of the buses carried kindergarten students from Claymont Elementary School. Parkway is one of only two Missouri school districts to add CNG buses to its fleet and build its own CNG fueling station. The station opened in March at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield – and is one of only a few CNG fueling stations in the entire region. Parkway purchased the buses and built the CNG fueling station with help from a $1.5 million federal highway grant administered by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments. Will Rosa, the district’s director of transportation, said Parkway owns, operates and maintains its entire fleet of 148 buses. Of that number, the 30 CNG buses have been arriving and entering into service between January and March. “The grant money going toward the buses covered 80 percent of the price difference between the cost of the diesel buses and CNG buses – a diesel bus costs us about $100,000, and a CNG bus of the same style costs about $125,000,” Rosa said. He noted that the benefits of CNG buses include: • Fewer air pollutants than diesel fuel and engines from exhaust emissions.
• Fuel cost savings estimated at $100,000 per year – the cost for diesel fuel is about $3.50 a gallon currently, compared to about $1.50 to $2 a gallon for CNG. • Longer engine life, which means lower maintenance costs. CNG buses need to be replaced less often. The district trades in diesel buses every 10 years, and the CNG buses will last a minimum of 12 years, Rosa said. • CNG buses run quieter than diesel buses. • Flat fronts provide improved visibility for bus drivers. During a “growing up green” dedication in the West High theater preceding the bus parade, Parkway’s transportation mascot, Buster the Bus (a small school bus robot) welcomed attendees, including representatives of Laclede Gas Company, Thomas Built Buses and Natural Gas Fueling Solutions – some of Parkway’s partners in the CNG effort. District Superintendent Keith Marty praised the buses as among many districtwide green initiatives. Julia Goldman, a student at Parkway Central High, related Parkway’s “green” history, dating back to 1991 when styrofoam recycling began at Sorrento Springs Elementary School, and continuing through efforts such as paper recycling starting in 1995, cardboard and aluminum can recycling beginning in 2001, solar panels installation at buildings district-wide in 2012, and food waste composting – an initiative suggested by Goldman – beginning last year. Board of Education President Beth Feldman told those gathered that “there’s no better way to teach kids that we take environmental education seriously” than efforts like bringing in the new buses.
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Speech & Word Festival winners Living Water Academy in Wildwood hosted the annual Speech & Word Festival for area Christian schools and homeschoolers on Feb. 19-20. Ten schools brought 322 students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade to the two-day festival to compete in categories ranging from poetry recitations to illustrated storytelling and puppetry. “LWA was honored to host this prestigious competition,” said Head of School Tom Keller. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see these students excel in public speaking and hone a skill that will benefit them throughout their lives.” Living Water Academy won the overall award for both the elementary and middle school categories, earning the most points in each.
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••• With 171 nominations, Rockwood School District selected 15 individuals to receive the prestigious ROSE (Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education) Award. The ROSE Award is bestowed upon individuals who show excellence of character, performance, leadership and service to the Rockwood School District. This year’s recipients are Jennifer Basler, teacher, Geggie Elementary; Will Blaylock, chief information officer; Rhonda Costa, volunteer, Marquette High; Laura Edwards, teacher, Center for Creative Learning; Katherine Glaude-Bolte, teacher, Crestview Middle; Laura Kasanofsky, secretary, LaSalle Springs Middle; Kenneth Lineberry, assistant band director, Rockwood Summit; Ami Meals, teacher, Individualized Learning Center; Kelly Mignerone, assistant principal, Selvidge Middle; Amy Orr, reading specialist, Wild Horse Elementary; Becky Stevenson, teacher, Eureka High; Eren TaylorScaggs, social worker, Early Childhood Center; Carla Walker, bus driver, Chesterfield Elementary; Dale Walker, PTO vice president, Eureka Elementary; and Brian Wieher, cafeteria manager, Chesterfield Elementary. The ROSE Award ceremony also honors Rockwood’s Teachers of the Year, Cornerstone recipients, service award recipients and retirees.
Yearbook recognized among nation’s best Parkway West High School’s yearbook PAWESEHI has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2014 Jostens “Look Book,” celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. Along with design excellence, the annually published “Look Book” honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students that academic year. The PAWESEHI was created by Editor-In-Chief Abby Narishkin and Design Editor Megan Reilly, under the direction of yearbook advisor Debra Klevens.
“Our staff continues to offer the student body a phenomenal product they will enjoy for years to come. I am grateful that Jostens recognized my students’ talents this year,” Klevens said. Klevens and her yearbook staff received a copy of the 2014 Jostens “Look Book” as well as a certificate from Jostens to recognize their outstanding achievement.
Supporting kids with cancer On March 7, students and staff throughout the Rockwood School District participated in Hats on Day to support Friends of Kids with Cancer. The local nonprofit organization provides recreational, educational and emotional programs to help local children cope with the reality of living with cancer. For a $1 donation, students and staff were able to wear hats in support of the cause. “Rockwood has had dozens of students and their families receive support from Friends of Kids with Cancer over the past 27 years,” said Diane Lommel, Rockwood’s prevention and guidance K-5 content facilitator. “We have seen the direct impact and difference it has made for these families.”
Learning support program offered In order to support the many unique gifts and learning styles of its students, The Fulton School is partnering with the St. Louis Learning Disability Association (LDA) to offer a comprehensive learning support program on campus for students who need more one-on-one structure than classroom teachers can provide. “The more we understand about how the brain learns, the more opportunity we have to reach each child,” said Head of School Kara Douglass. “More and more families want to understand their children’s unique learning profiles, which mean schools have an increasing responsibility to meet those needs.” While the program is designed for more intensive support, all students in the Fulton community will benefit from the new learning support program. During the 2014-15 school year, the program will offer an
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Cinderella Project goes district-wide Rockwood Summit student Mia Zacher thought about prom a lot, but it wasn’t the dance she was concentrating on, it was the dresses. After reading about the Cinderella Project, she wanted to get involved. The project promotes confidence and self-esteem in young women by providing the gift of a prom dress to girls unable to afford one on their own. Zacher began her mission by collecting dresses from family, friends and her high school. That first year she gathered 79 dresses to donate. The next year, she more than doubled her collection to 189 dresses. Now a junior, Zacher has taken her mission district-wide. Because of her hard work and determination, the Cinderella Project asked her to work in their boutique. She was personally involved in helping teens from the St. Louis metro area pick out dresses for prom. “That was such an awesome experience,” she said. “I look forward to helping again this year and meeting some of the girls.” Zacher started collecting dresses at the beginning of February for delivery in early March. “When a girl finds the one they want, they are so excited,” she explained, “which makes me very happy.”
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Music-based presentation awakens students to the dangers of drug use
By BONNIE KRUEGER bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Awaken Project wants to you to forget what you think you know about anti-drug school assemblies. Aimed at middle and high-school students, Joe Mozingo begins the assembly channeling his inner rock star, playing an impressive drum set to a medley of songs, ending with a drum solo. With attention commanded, Mozingo and Joe Richardson engage students with an equally powerful message – stay away from drugs, particularly the insidious
heroin. Together, Mozingo and Richardson make up the Awaken Project. Recently, Parkway Central Middle hosted the duo at an all-school assembly and the reviews were impressive. In the audience was parent Cyndi Steward, who said: “I was very glad the school put this program on, and these men are giving their time to getting the word out to make children aware that drugs are a serious issue and can destroy all their hopes and dreams and possibly cost them their lives. I know it has made me more aware and allowed for some good conversations with our family.”
Her daughter, Tiffany, said the show “blew me away.” “At first I thought it was going to be some boring assembly but I was wrong. I never knew how many lives heroin takes,” she said. Mozingo, who runs family-owned Mozingo Music, has always had a desire to bring music into schools – for many purposes. He knows music is more than entertainment. It can boost math scores and standardized test scores and give kids an edge in college. “Even more than that, it gives kids focus. If they are engaged in music, they can find joy and fulfillment in the instrument they play. Substance abuse is the lowest in music students. It (music) is the only high they need,” he said. Mozingo and Richardson met several years ago, when their sons became friends. It was in August of 2012, when Richardson’s then 20-year-old son, Billy Joe (BJ), died of a heroin overdose after having been clean and sober for 90 days, that the men joined forces to create the Awaken Project. The greater St. Louis area (including surrounding Illinois counties) has the dubious distinction of having the largest death toll from heroin in Missouri. Almost 90 percent of all heroin overdose deaths statewide occur in St. Louis.
“We can’t keep sticking our heads in the sand (and) believing this epidemic isn’t happening in our schools and neighborhoods. Since 2007, over 1,770 youths have died from heroin overdose in St. Louis, claiming victims as young as 13 years old. St. Louis averages five to six deaths a week from heroin. We need education and intervention,” Richardson said. Although most of their focus is on heroin-related deaths, they speak against drinking and marijuana, too. “You don’t hear about kids dying from a marijuana overdose, but it is just as dangerous because it is often the gateway drug that segues into more dangerous drug use, such as heroin,” Richardson said. After the assembly, Central Middle requested anonymous feedback from staff members. One student wrote, “I know that drugs will not make anything better, or make you cooler. You can’t be cool if you’re dead.” BJ Richardson died two months before his daughter was born. She is an everyday reminder of how his death impacts the family forever. One student felt that was the most powerful piece of the message. “It showed me how drugs not only can affect how you think and what you decide to do, it majorly affects your family and the people around you,” that student wrote.
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Members of the Christ Prince of Peace seventh-grade girls basketball team are (front row, from left) Hannah “Air” Nicholson, Sarah “Super Girl” Hogenkamp, Katie “Special K” Smith and Maria “The Baller” Licavoli; (back row) Head Coach David Hogenkamp, Bridget “The Animal” Noonan, Rebecca “ The Force” Reinecke, Maddie “Magic” Fichter and Assistant Coach Paul Licavoli. Not pictured was Micaela “Speedy” Piacentino.
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Two-time basketball champions The Christ Prince of Peace seventhgrade girls basketball team won the West County CYC closed division tournament for the second year in a row. They were the only West County team to win the City-County CYC Tournament last year and had an impressive 15-0 record. Christ Prince of Peace defeated Holy Infant 25-15 to capture the West County CYC Tournament final at St. Clement’s in St. Charles. The team’s head head coach is David Hogenkamp. Paul Licavoli is the assistant coach.
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Fulton School basketball The Fulton School Eagles have wrapped up a successful basketball season. The varsity boys’ team finished 18-6 in its first year in the Metro Athletic Conference. The Eagles took first place in the conference. Fulton finished in second place in the conference tournament. Two players were named to the AllConference team: junior Brendan Shine, of Ellisville, and junior Alec Loyd, of St. Albans. Shine made the first team and earned MVP honors. Loyd earned honorable mention status. Shine also was named to the All-District team for the Class 1, District 2 region. The Fulton School Lady Eagles varsity basketball team also finished their first year in the Metro Athletic Conference in grand style. After two years of slightly winning records, the Lady Eagles ended this season with a 20-4 record. They also went undefeated in the conference and placed first in the MAC tournament.
Several Lady Eagles also received individual accolades. Senior Jessica Dunne, of O’Fallon, led the team in points, rebounds, blocks and assists and earned first team All-Conference and All-District honors. Junior Grace Huber, of Wildwood, was named second team All-Conference as well as being named All-District. Junior Jincy Dunne, of O’Fallon, was named second team All-Conference. Freshman Elizabeth Fulton, of Chesterfield, was named AllConference honorable mention.
Synchronized skating Marquette High sophomore Ashlyn Kirkpatrick helped secure a silver medal at the recent 2014 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo. “The girls, coaches, parents and all involved were ecstatic with this placement,” said Tricia Kirkpatrick, Ashlyn’s mother. “To top it off, at the conclusion of the competition on Saturday night, they were awarded the Professional Skaters Association Edi Award for the best overall performance of the competition.” Ahslyn competed with the St. Louis Synergy’s Junior team. In just its second year, the Junior team, ages 14-18, was chosen to represent the United States in the prestigious Mozart Cup in Salzburg, Austria, where they competed against some of the best Junior teams in the world. Ashlyn wasn’t the only Kirkpatrick daughter at the event. Crestview Middle sixth-grade student Jaela Kirkpatrick competed for St. Louis Synergy’s Juvenile team. The Juvenile team qualified for Nationals by earning the pewter medal in their division at the recent Midwestern Sectionals Competition in Hoffman Estates, Ill. “They have had an incredible season so far,” said Charity Hendrickson, head coach of the Juvenile team. “We are very proud of the path Synergy is making, and we are excited about the progress we have made in becoming one of the top synchronized skating clubs in the country.” The juvenile team placed ninth in the Colorado event. Tricia said of her girls, “Above all they are learning, through competition, how to be gracious winners and how to accept that sometimes life deals out disappointment
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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Principia’s Alli Ball capped her high school career by being named the Class 3 Missouri State Player of the Year by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. Ball finished her senior season averaging 19.1 points for the Panthers, who finished 23-6. She shot 50 percent from the field and 79 percent from the free-throw line. She also topped the 1,000-point plateau this season. But earning Player of the Year left the 6-foot-1 forward stunned. “I had this overwhelming sense of gratitude, excitement and relief. I have worked very hard these last four years to help our team be successful,” she said. “I never dreamed of being considered one of the best in the state. So to see the hard work pay off is incredibly special. I am honored that the coaches around the state have recognized me in this way.” Principia coach Shad Nichols said Ball certainly deserved her honor. “I’m not sure how it would be possible for someone to have worked harder than Alli to deserve this honor,” Nichols said. “I think she is the most deserving. She has the numbers and she has signed to play at Akron, a Division 1 university that qualified for the NCAA Tournament. “There was actually only one other D-1 player in Class 3 in Missouri, so it seems pretty clear she should be the one.” By earning the recognition, Ball is keeping a tradition alive at Principia. Alumnus Liz Gilman, who plays for McKendree University, was the Class 3 Player of the Year in 2012. “To have two of the last three players of the year is almost unheard of,” said Nichols, who also coached Gilman. Ball worked hard to improve her game. It was tough and challenging but Ball did not mind the effort. She just wanted to be a better basketball player.
“I spent many hours in the gym with my coaches, my parents and by myself, and to see that those hours paid off is something I can’t put into words,” she said. “It is an incredible lesson that I will take with me through the rest of my life – if you are willing to push yourself and put in the work, great things can come out of it. “ Ball’s final season was a fun one for her and the team. The only drawback was the Panthers not getting out of the district tournament with a championship. “I felt really great about the season both for the team and myself individually,” Ball said. “It would have been nice to accomplish more in terms of the postseason, but I do not regret any of my senior season. I have amazing teammates, unmatched coaches and an awesome support system from the community. “As a team, we rose to the occasion countless times to beat teams that we weren’t necessarily supposed to beat. We had a blast playing together, and we ended up 23-6. I would say that is pretty good.” Ball leaves some numbers to shoot for by girls who will follow her. She owns career (1,390) and season (553) scoring records. She also holds the career (255) and season (122) records for blocked shots. Ball also was part of the winningest class in the program’s history with 88 wins. “She really became a complete player this year, and has learned to use her body very well,” Nichols said. “She can do everything – handle the ball when we need her to help with pressure, knock down a 3, or make foul shots to win the game since she’s an 80-percent free throw shooter. She actually hit two game-winners this year. That was very exciting. “She also has become a great shot blocker. It’s not too often, being a girls coach, that you have a player that can touch the rim.” Ball agreed that it was a great season. “I learned a lot in terms of leadership on the court and how to pick myself and my teammates up when we were dragging,” she said. “I became more confident in myself and my ability to create my own shot as well as more composed to make the big ones when they counted. “I think most of all I became a more complete player, not just a scorer but a rebounder and a shot blocker. I also learned how to find my teammate when they were open under the basket.” Certainly being named the Player of the Year was a fitting end to her Principia career. “We are just so grateful that a young woman who is a 4.0 student, a great leader, the nicest person off the court ... it’s a perfect way for her to end high school,” Nichols said. “It’s very impressive, but she deserves it.”
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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Lyndon Johnson was president when Greg Vitello began to teach and coach at De Smet Jesuit. Eight presidents later, Vitello has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this school year. Vitello teaches biology and physical education. He is the varsity soccer and baseball coach. While he is well known for his coaching ability and success, Vitello is just as proud of his accomplishments in the classroom. But coaching is what he is best known for. It’s been an honor and my privilege. I am so grateful for my time at De Smet,” said Vitello, who is 67. “Ever since I decided to coach, I wanted to challenge every young man I encountered to love the sport he chose. More importantly, I wanted to help the young men grow into good friends, good parents and good citizens.” He’s led teams in two sports to state championships, but he downplays his role. “I haven’t played in a game here at De Smet yet,” Vitello said. “It’s guys willing to sacrifice for the team that made it happen.” After devoting his life’s work to coaching young men, the decision to hang up his whistle was difficult. “It was very tough. What do you do with the rest of your life?” Vitello asked. “I’ve been doing one thing for 46 years. I did my hobby for 46 years. “It’s time. You’ve got to know your limitations. I do. It really is time for me to go. You never really think about it. But now it’s time. You just keep rolling along doing what you’re doing. Then you take a good hard look at things and you know what, now I’d like to do something else.” Vitello is a member of the inaugural class of the Missouri State High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame, the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches
Hall of Fame, and the St. Benedictine (now Benedict) College Hall of Fame. Over his 46 years at De Smet Jesuit, Vitello coached swimming, football, and track and field, in addition to baseball and soccer. He coached two MLB players – Bob Keppel and 2003 AL batting champion Bill Mueller – and five players who played on United States National Soccer Teams – Bill McKeon, Matt McKeon, Chris Klein, Pat Noonan and Will Bruin. “While it’s an honor to be a coach to students who would become professional athletes, I am just as honored and inspired by those students who, day in and day out, played their sport as hard as their ability let them,” Vitello said. Father Wally Sidney, S.J., De Smet Jesuit president, wrote in an email to faculty: “Greg is one of the true pioneers of our school. He began his teaching career here the very first year after De Smet Jesuit opened its doors. While the public knows Greg as a coach and respects him for his accomplishments on the field, we are blessed to know him as a friend and colleague and have been inspired by his sharing his faith with students on retreat, building the Marian grotto outside the cafeteria for the mother of one of our cafeteria workers, visiting injured players in the hospital after a game, and helping out in selfless and generous ways, such as with the soccer shoe drive for kids in Haiti. “Greg really models what it means to be a ‘Man for Others.’” Looking back, Vitello said, “Yeah, it’s a long time. I’m older than most of my kids’ parents. When I first got here, I was 21. I would outplay and outrun most of those kids. Now, I have to use the bannister to get up and down the stairs. “But there are no aches and pains in my job. I’ve had a great time and a lot of fun.” His credo was simple. “I always tell them you want to play for the team for the front of your jersey not the name on the back of the jersey,” he said. To be successful, a lot of time had to be put in for the job. Vitello knew it would require that. He never flinched. His wife, Kathy, kept the household organized. “My wife is my hero,” Vitello said. “She’s the one who pretty much guided my kids. They grew up with her, and I was over here taking care of other people’s kids. “That’s probably the thing that kept me going. I coached my son (Anthony) in two sports when he went to school here. My family has been totally supportive of everything. They spent time here.” Now, it’s time for Vitello to spend his time like he wants to spend it. “Everyday will be like Saturday,” Vitello said.
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Self-hypnosis for moms-to-be Mercy has a new course option for expectant mothers: Hypnobabies®, a sixweek childbirth education course that utilizes self-hypnosis. The first session begins tomorrow (April 17) and runs through May 22; a second session runs June 5-July 10. The Hypnobabies course helps women create shorter, easier and more comfortable labors by learning, practicing and using self-hypnosis techniques, according to a Mercy news release. During the birthing process, women remain as aware of their surroundings as they wish to be and are able to communicate with those who are supporting them during labor. “We teach moms ‘eyes-open childbirth hypnosis,’” said Heather Comparato, Mercy labor and birth nurse and Hypnobabies instructor. “This helps allow moms to walk, talk and move around while remaining deeply in self-hypnosis during childbirth.” The course fee of $325 covers a workbook, CDs and hypnosis scripts to train the mind that contractions will be felt only as pressure, pushing, pulling and normal movements of the baby. Expectant mothers should begin the program at 20-30 weeks gestation. To learn more, visit mercy.net/birthing-with-hypnobabies, or visit hyponobabies.com. Those interested in the course should email Comparato at heather.comparato@mercy.net.
Taking an antidepressant during pregnancy appears to increase the likelihood of preterm birth, according to a study published online in PLOS ONE. Researchers reviewed 41 studies and found that most of them showed a higher rate of preterm delivery among women taking antidepressants, with the association being strongest in the third trimester. Lead author Krista Huybrechts, from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, said results of the study should not be taken as a reason to refrain from treating an expectant mother for depressive symptoms. For some women with severe depression, antidepressants may be necessary, but for others, treatment with psychotherapy will prove helpful and will not increase the risk of preterm birth, she said.
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Five more things to talk about CDC releases new autism data Recently released data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the percentage of children estimated to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise. The CDC released the following information, which is based on the 2010 health and special education records of 8-year-olds living in parts of 11 states, including Missouri: • About one in 68 children were identified with ASD. The estimate is based on 8-year-olds in 11 communities and is not representative of the nation’s entire population of children. • The new estimate of ASD prevalence is about 30 percent higher than in 2008 (one in 88), roughly 60 percent higher than in 2006 (one in 110) and about 120 percent higher than 2002 and 2000 estimates (one in 150). The increase may be due in part to how children are identified, diagnosed and served. • The number of children identified with ASD varied widely by community – from one in 175 in areas of Alabama to one in 45 in parts of New Jersey. • Nearly half (46 percent) of children
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has added to its list of medical tests and treatments that seniors and their doctors should question and discuss. The AGS is part of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Choosing Wisely® initiative, which encourages health care providers and patients to discuss the pros and cons of certain procedures and tests. The newest AGS list recommends that those who care for older adults: • Do not prescribe cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia without periodic assessment for perceived cognitive benefits and adverse gastrointestinal effects. • Do not recommend screening for breast, colorectal or prostrate cancer (with the PSA test) without considering life expectancy and risks of testing, over-diagnosis and overtreatment. Screening for those three cancers exposes patients with a life expectancy of less than 10 years to immediate harms with little chance of benefit. • Avoid using prescription appetite stimulants or high-calorie supplements for treatment of anorexia or cachexia in older adults; instead, optimize social supports,
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Cardinals doctor heads up sports medicine clinic in West County Mercy Clinic Sports Medicine, led by St. Louis Cardinals team physician Dr. Brian Mahaffey, has opened at 15945 Clayton Road, at Clarkson Road. Mahaffey Mahaffey is a primary care sports medicine physician who treats pediatric and adult patients. He is able to treat many musculoskeletal injuries without surgery and works closely with orthopedists, athletic trainers, rehab therapists and strength and conditioning specialists. Mahaffey formerly worked at Mercy Sports Medicine in Springfield and was head physician for the Missouri Sate University athletics program.
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More weight may mean more years If a team of researchers has it right, adults aged 65 and older might benefit from weighing a bit more than what traditionally has been considered a healthy weight. At Deakin University in Australia, Caryl Nowson led a study about the relationship between death risk and BMI (body mass index). Among those 65 and older, researchers discovered, those with a BMI of about 27.5, which according to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines is overweight, had the lowest death risk. People with a BMI between 22 and 23 – the normal weight range – had a significantly increased mortality risk. “It is time to reassess the healthy weight guidelines for older people,” Nowson said. “Our results showed that those over the age of 65 with a BMI between 23 and 33 lived longer, indicating that the ideal body weight for older people is significantly higher than the recommended 18.5-25 ‘normal’ healthy weight range.” Analyzing studies from 1990-2013 that collectively followed roughly 200,000 older adults and reported on BMI and death risk, Nowson and her team found there was a 12 percent greater death risk with a BMI of 21-22, a 19 percent greater risk with a BMI of 20-20.9, and an 8 percent increased risk with a BMI of 33-33.9, which is in the obese range. According to Nowson, older people should focus on eating a balanced diet, eating when they are hungry and staying active – not on losing weight. Advice on ideal body weight should take into account factors such as chronic diseases and the ability to move around, she said. Study results were published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Rhonda - Many with memory loss may not be participating in group activities. When they are in a setting with others with memory loss, they tend to participate. Your mom will not be intimidated by those around her. She will see others having fun and with encouragement, join in. This in turn increases her socialization and self-esteem. She is likely to form relationships with those most like her. Stan - I took my dad to the ballgame and we had a really good time. When my sister asked him how he liked the ballgame, dad replied, “what ballgame?” Should I bother taking him? Rhonda - By all means, take him to events you both enjoy! Your dad enjoyed himself and you got to be a part of that. You helped create a moment of joy. That’s all any of us really has is a moment of joy. If you would like to learn more, call 636-449-7575 to reserve your seat April 25 or April 26 to hear world-renowned speaker on Alzheimer’s, Jolene Brackey. Jolene authored “Creating Moments of Joy” which details ways you can create wonderful moments for your dad. Her larger than life presentation will invigorate and demonstrate fun in everyday living! The first 50 reservations will receive an autographed copy of Jolene’s book.
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Get gardening The 2014 gardening season is underway! These area events will provide help and inspiration for a wide range of spring planting projects: The 2014 Herb Days Sale features an early public sale from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, and is also open to the public from noon-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Shoppers will find a variety of potted, fresh herbs – including some new and hard-to-find-varieties. Members of the St. Louis Herb Society offer demonstrations and guidance on selecting, planting, growing and using herbs. The Herb Society’s cookbook, periodicals and various herb-related products also are offered for sale. Admission is included with regular Missouri Botanical Garden admission. Call (314) 577-5100, or visit mobot.org. ••• The St. Charles County Master Gardener Garden Tour and Plant Sale is from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 26 at University of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. Plants include vegetables, Missouri natives, annuals, herbs, perennials, seeds and more. Tours of the on-site demonstration gardens, an “Ask a Master Gardener” booth and container raffle also are featured. Admission is free. Any plants remaining from the sale will be sold from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 3 and again from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 10. Call 970-3000, or visit extension.missouri.edu.
••• “Beginning Vegetable Gardening,” a free class, is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 at SummerWinds Nursery, 54 Clarkson Road in Ellisville. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, call 227-0095, or email moexpert@summerwindsgc.com. ••• “The Kitchen Garden” is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 at Frisella Nursery, 550 Hwy. F in Defiance. John Skoot, a horticulture specialist, discusses how he fell in love with horticulture through growing the everyday plants we eat. He takes guests through the seasons of the kitchen garden, from cold-weather crops such as spinach, lettuce and cilantro to warm-weather row crops such as tomatoes. For more information or to RSVP, email events@frisellanursery.com. ••• The city of Creve Coeur Arbor Day Celebration is from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Tappmeyer House in Millennium Park, 2 Barnes West Drive in Creve Coeur. The event includes free American Beauty Berry saplings, nature walks and more. For more information, email sstott@ci.creve-coeur. mo.us, or call (314) 872-2516. ••• The annual St. Louis Hosta Society Vendors Day is at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at the Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road. Visit stlouishosta.org. ••• A free container class is at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30 at SummerWinds Nursery, 54 Clarkson Road in Ellisville. See GET GARDENING, next page
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GET GARDENING, from previous page Attendees learn about creative plant combinations, colors and textures to make beautiful containers for sun and shade. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 227-0095, or email moexpert@summerwindsgc.com. ••• The Four Winds Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale is from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 3 on the parking lot of the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, 1721 S. Mason Road in Town & Country. Club members share tried-and-true, handraised plants that perform well in the region. Call 227-5896. ••• A plant sale is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 17500 Manchester Road in Wildwood. A large selection of annuals, perennials, houseplants, vegetables and herbs are available for purchase. The Bethel Crafters also offer spring crafts for sale. For more information, call 458-2255. ••• Spring Wildflower Market is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Shaw Nature Reserve, Hwy. 100 and I-44 in Gray Summit. Shaw Nature Reserve and several area nurseries offer hundreds of varieties of Missouri native annual and perennial wildflowers, ferns, trees and shrubs to use
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in home landscaping and to attract wildlife. General admission is $5 per person; seniors and students 13+ are admitted for $3. For a list of vendors and more information, call 451-3512, or visit missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/ shaw-nature-reserve.aspx. ••• “Landscaping for Privacy,” a free class, is at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at SummerWinds Nursery, 54 Clarkson Road in Ellisville. The class covers how to use shrubs, vines and grasses to create privacy. To reserve a seat, call 227-0095, or email moexpert@summerwindsgc.com. ••• “Introduction to Roses,” a free class, is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at SummerWinds Nursery, 54 Clarkson Road in Ellisville. The class covers various varieties of roses and how to grow, plant and prune them. For a reservation, call 227-0095, or email moexpert@summerwindsgc.com. ••• A Children’s Garden Club event is from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Sherwood’s Forest Nursery and Garden Center, 2651 Barrett Station Road. Children enjoy planting colorful annual plants in a pot. The event is presented in association with the St. Louis County Parks Department. Admission is free. For more information, call (314) 966-0028.
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by SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES Since 1938, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) has worked to enhance cooperation with religious, racial, ethnic and civic groups. On April 30, the JCRC will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a cocktail reception and program at the Danforth Plant and Science Center, 975 N. Warson Road in Creve Coeur. The event, titled “Building Bridges and Connecting Communities,” celebrates the JCRC’s mission of employing the power of dialogue for relationship building and serving as their public policy arm for Jewish people everywhere. “The JCRC works within the Jewish Community and reaches out on its behalf to the broader community to establish better understanding and create a space for civil dialogue on issues of importance to all,” JCRC President Phyllis Markus said. “This milestone provides an opportunity to recognize JCRC’s significant achievements.” The program on April 30, titled “Looking Back and to the Future,” will feature speakers on four major areas of JCRC community engagement. First is the JCRC St. Louis-Riga Sister Community Project. Initiated in 1990, just after the Soviet Union’s dissolution, the project pairs St. Louis with Riga, Latvia. After decades of repression, the JCRC helped Riga’s Jewish community to reestablish itself, by supporting its schools, synagogues and hospital. “The Riga trip was very emotional for me,” said JCRC Executive Director Batya Abramson-Goldstein. “After so many years of repression, the Latvian Jewish community finally reconnected with other Jews. They were grateful to see that they were not alone. They appreciated our concern and desire to help them. It gave them a true feeling of connection – emotional and concrete support. It was my privilege to be a part of it.” Next is the Student to Student Program, which develops teen leadership and fosters
understanding, through a series of presentations in area high schools that lack a Jewish presence. In this national award-winning program, Jewish high school juniors and seniors give peer-to-peer interactive talks in both public and parochial schools. Hilary Cedergreen, chairman of Student to Student, said the program is both unique and a gift to our community. “When teens stand in front of their peers and talk about their religious differences, what they also learn from each other is how much they are alike,” she said. “The Student to Student program combats bigotry with the most effective tool – education. “ Charles Beach, who teaches at CBC High School, said Jewish students have spoken in his World Religions classes. “By doing so they have performed a very significant and very important mitzvah,” he said. “In addition to explaining and describing some of the Jewish life event rituals they communicate and express the profound joy involved in their choice to live out and continue the Jewish tradition. “So many of my students’ stereotypes and misunderstandings with regard to Judaism are thus forever shattered and dispelled.” The third focus revolves around The Jewish and Muslim Day of Community Service, which is co-sponsored by JCRC and the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. This unique program mobilizes members of the Jewish and Muslim communities to volunteer at 21 community service sites on Christmas Day. This allows Christians to spend their holiday with their families. Arts & Faith St. Louis is the final focus. Abramson-Goldstein helped to create teh organization after developing educational programs with the Opera Theater of St. Louis. One production, “The Death of Klinghoffer,” led to the idea of making music the basis of an interfaith commemoration of 9/11. In turn, Arts & Faith St. Louis was developed. Its goal is to build understanding and respect through collaboration of the arts and faith communities. “An Interfaith Memorial in Music” is now an annual 9/11 event. Abramson-Goldstein also played an important role in the development of the Riga Sister Community project and Student to Student Program. At its 75th anniversary celebration, JCRC will honor Abramson-Goldstein’s 25 years of leadership. “It’s an enormous honor for me and I’m grateful for the many opportunities for meaningful engagement I’ve had with JCRC, she said. Tickets for the 75th anniversary celebration are available online at jcrcstl.org. For more information, call (314) 443-3871.
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elaborate masks and dressing in geometric costumes. With true Circus Flora flair, the pawn (a clown) confronts an imaginative world of curious creatures. Those creatures include knights mounted on steeds (horse and camel riders), rooks tumbling across a checkered board and other chess pieces soaring through the air. The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis partnered with Circus Flora in developing the exciting new show. Jack Marsh, artist director of Circus Flora, explained the chess theme choice. “When we first viewed the ‘Chess Masterpieces’ exhibition at the WCHOF, we were struck by numerous dramatic possibilities,” he said. “Chess artfully blends the physical elements of battle with mental acumen. “This blend of performance and stratThe Flying Wallendas return to Circus Flora in “The Pawn” egy resonated with us as circus artists and became the inspiration for this year’s By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES The show’s storyline is based on the production. Through working with our Every year Circus Flora presents St. history of chess, steeped in the myths of terrific partners at WCHOF, the Chess Louis with a great performance captured Persia and India. Circus Flora perform- Club and Scholastic Center of Saint within a story. This year is no exception. ers take audiences on a journey back in Louis, we learned more about the rich The 2014 production, entitled “The Pawn,” time to these ancient lands where the history of the game and how we can best literally brings the game of chess to life. game began. The entire cast transforms use circus to interpret the vast world of It’s a clever basis for a circus theme. themselves into chess pieces, wearing chess.”
Susan Barrett, WCHOF executive director, was equally enthusiastic. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Circus Flora using chess as the inspiration for their 2014 show.,” she said. “Our mission is to explore the creativity that art and chess share. “We truly believe these performances will expose the fun and excitement of chess to new audiences.” Beyond the on-stage collaboration, the WCHOF features displays of artifacts from the permanent collection, and temporary exhibitions highlighting the great players, historic games, and rich cultural history of chess. It is the only institution of its kind to explore the dynamic relationship between art and chess. Founded in 1984, it is run by the United States Chess Trust, a charitable arm of the United States Chess Federation. Formerly located in New York, Washington D.C., and Florida, it relocated to Saint Louis’ Central West End in September, 2011. Saint Louis is now known as the Chess Capital of the U.S. and labeled as one of the top chess cities in the world. “The Pawn” runs May 29 – June 22 under the big top next to Powell Hall. Call 314-289-4040 or visit www.circusflora.org for tickets and more information.
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It’s been about half a decade since the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis hit. In September 2008, the United States government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Since then, the mortgage industry has undergone fundamental changes, including increased regulation and increased fees, which have had the effect of moving conventional and jumbo loan rates closer together. In years past, jumbo mortgage rates were around .25 percent or more higher than conventional loan rates. Most of us are familiar with two kinds of mortgages – conventional and jumbo (also known as conforming and nonconforming loans). The entire concept revolves around the type of loans that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will guarantee. Loans up to $417,000 are referred to as conventional mortgages. A jumbo mortgage is one with a higher loan amount, typically $417,000 to $750,000. It is not backed by a government guarantee. In the past several months things have changed. The rates on jumbo mortgages actually fell and the market is moving conventional and jumbo loan rates closer together, said Ken Poteet, chairman and CEO of Sterling Bank, which has locations in Chesterfield and Clayton and offers both conventional and jumbo loans. Even while many banks these days are still not keen on loans that exceed the government guarantee, Poteet said Sterling offers an exception. “We can differentiate ourselves from other banks,” he said, “because at Sterling Bank we keep our jumbo loans on our own balance sheet. As a result, we can tailor the loan according to our customer’s needs, i.e., great customer service.” Here’s what’s new in new homes:
is credited on the closing statement and can be applied at closing at the borrower’s discretion. Located off Hwy. 100, close to Wildwood Towne Center, Deer Hollow features homesites ranging from three to nine acres in size. All are wooded and idyllic settings for 10 designs from Fischer’s top-of-the-line Estate Collection. Starting from $449,900, the portfolio includes ranch, 1.5-story and two-story plans with three-car side-entry garages and up to 4,109 square feet of living space. A customized version of the 1.5-story Wyndham, the newly completed display, illustrates the considerable freedom purchasers have to adapt any of the designs to their personal lifestyles. The main level is shown with an optional hearth room and a fully open great room/island kitchen/breakfast room arrangement that can easily accommodate large social gatherings. For warm-weather enjoyment, a covered deck extends the entertainment area to the outdoors. Also open for viewing and available for immediate possession is an Arlington II ranch on a wooded three-acre site. Reduced to $647,861 for the grand opening event, this custom-designed three-bedroom home includes a spacious hearth room, luxury island kitchen, walk-out lower level with abundant windows and a host of lavish designer appointments. Directions and floor plans can be found at fandfhomes.com, and community sales manager, Kristy Roderick, invites calls for more information at (636) 273-1102.
McKelvey offers union cash credit at closing A great deal just got even better at McKelvey Homes, with the announcement that the builder is offering fantastic savings of $5,000 up to $60,000 on an array of designer market homes, in addition to the union program of Fischer grand-opens first display at $2,000 up to $10,000 credit at closing. Deer Hollow in Wildwood “For the entire month of April McKelvey Spring is already blooming in The is proud to be a part of the union program, Estates at Deer Hollow, where Fischer & representing a unique cooperation between Frichtel is celebrating the grand opening of eight residential unions and a select group the new Wyndham display. of home builders,” explained McKelvey In honor of the event, and for a very limited Homes President Jim Brennan. “The protime, the home builder is offering $50,000 in gram provides $2,000 to $10,000 cash at free options to all purchasers in this upscale closing that is over and above the great savresidential haven. During April only, buyers ings we are now offering on our designer can also take advantage of a special incen- market homes that are ready or near-ready tive offered in cooperation with the St. Louis for move-in. The credit can be used to cover Union Homebuilding Partnership. closing costs, lower the purchase price, add While funds remain available, purchasers receive from $2,000 to $10,000, which See PRIME, page 48
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PRIME, from page 46 options and more. In addition, the cash credit at closing also is available to buyers who prefer a to-be-built home.” Brennan added that there are a limited number of union certificates, and they are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. “You don’t want to miss out on this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity, especially with our terrific designer market home sale,” Brennan said. For buyers who want to move in now or during the prime summertime months, McKelvey has a selection of designer market homes in their neighborhoods throughout St. Charles, West County and North County. To learn more about the union program and McKelvey’s additional market home savings, visit any McKelvey community or mckelveyhomes.com. All offers expire April 30.
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Payne Family Homes offers union cash at all 15 communities For the third year in a row, Payne Family Homes is participating in the St. Louis Union Homebuilding Partnership. This limited-time program gives new home purchasers the opportunity to receive $2,000 to $10,000 in cash to use at closing. Funds are limited so buyers should hurry in to any of Payne’s 15 new home communities in St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. Restrictions apply; see a community sales manager for details. “Our local unions are truly putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to keeping people working,” noted Ken Kruse, president of Payne Family Homes. “They have contributed $1,074,000 in cash for use at closing to home buyers. That really says a lot.” Meanwhile, Payne Family Homes is debuting its 2014 design portfolios at The Manors at Wilmer Valley, located less than 2 miles from the intersection of I-70, I-64/40, and Hwy. Z in St. Charles County. Displays are now open for preview. Eight plans with various new adaptations from Payne Family Homes’ popular Vision Series are offered, starting in the $160’s. The 1,746-square-foot DaVinci ranch is being displayed with a unique upper-level “eagle’s nest,” adding another 537 square feet. All 11 homesites in Payne’s first phase are within walking distance of the lake, and some have water views. Learn more by calling (636) 795-0062 or visiting wilmervalley.com. DH Custom Homes meets the challenge in crafting home theater When Terry Mottin, vice president of Custom Design & Installation (CDI), walked through the house with Jeff and Suzanne Davis, of Chesterfield, for the first time to discuss a lower level home theater, he knew it would be a challenge. Not only
were there limitations to the size and shape of the space, but he could tell it needed modifications to the HVAC and electrical to get as much room as possible for the theater and include everything they wanted. “I knew they needed a good builder who could coordinate all the aspects of it – HVAC and electrical especially because in some cases those can be handled improperly,” Mottin said. “I immediately thought of DH Custom Homes.” Dennis Hayden, president of DH Custom Homes, met with the homeowners and developed a plan. The renovated 450-square-foot space will have a vestibule with movie poster niches and a theater with elevated floor for graduated theater seating, beautiful cherry trim and bar with stools for casual traffic in and out of the room. The theater will be outfitted with technology and lighting by CDI to enhance performance and aesthetics of the small space. And everything can be controlled by the touch of a button on an iPad. “This is a lesson on how you can have restrictions and obstacles in your home, such a small space or structural barriers, but if you bring the right people together, you can end up with a beautiful home theater – or whatever it is you want,” Hayden said. To get started on your next custom home or remodeling project, call Dennis Hayden with DH Custom Homes at (314) 713-4151 or visit dhcustomhomesstl.com. Union cash at closing available at Mill Crossing Condominiums Mill Crossing Condominiums is a participant in this year’s St. Louis Union Homebuilding Partnership program “Neighborhoods Built by Your Neighbors.” That means homebuyers can get union cash to be used toward closing on their new Mill Crossing condominium. “Our funds from the union stimulus are limited on a first-come basis offering thousands of dollars in closing cost savings,” said Sales Manager Jane Peacock. “Currently we have a custom master walk-in closet promotion valued at $2,500 for unfinished condominiums which can be combined with the union fund promotion. We are about half sold out of our current building at Mill Crossing with the Sydney floor plans completely sold out.” Currently there are two condominiums ready for quick move-in featuring popular upgrades and high end finishes. Each has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and over 1,400 square feet of living area. Mill Crossing Condominiums are FHAapproved and located in Creve Coeur just minutes from shopping, entertainment, restaurants and easy access to Hwy. 141. Buyers can choose from ready-to-move-in condos or pick their own finishes. Contact Jane Peacock at (636) 299-8444 or email janepeacock@bridgewatercommunities. com to schedule a tour.
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When children must parent their parents – West County residents offer some advice By BONNIE KREUGER bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com Editor’s note: Becoming a caregiver for her aging father prompted West Newsmagazine writer Bonnie Krueger to go in search of support and advice. Here she shares some of what she’s learned. ••• It was at the end of my mom’s 17-monthlong battle with pancreatic cancer that she said to me, “I worry about your dad when I’m gone. Please take care of him.” Those words became a defining moment in my life when my dad, Roger, suffered a stroke 18 months later. Fortunately, he recovered quickly and with minimal permanent impact. In the five years since, though, the aging process has been noticeable and not without health setbacks. What it means to care for him has been a continual process of redefining our relationship. Even with the support of siblings, there are moments that are incredibly difficult. My family is not unusual. The challenge In the United States, there are an estimated 34 million caregivers for adults age 50 and older. Of the 34 million, an estimated 9 million are caring for older adults with dementia and another 6.5 million are helping seniors with everyday tasks. Approximately 59 to 75 percent of the caregivers are female. Through medical breakthroughs and better understanding of caring for ourselves as we age, life expectancy continues to rise. And with that rise, adult children are finding themselves in the position of part- or full-time care givers for their aging parents. While resources abound – from geriatric experts at hospitals and care facilities to support groups at local churches to books and even sources such as the monthly Mature Focus section in West Newsmagazine – the truth is that all this information does not address the core challenge faced by caregivers: This is my parent. Every child shares a unique relationship with his or her parent. Mine is not the same as that of my sisters. And every child brings their own relationship and its inherent emotion to bear on their role as caregiver. Experts can provide advice – which frankly often becomes information overload – but no one can prepare you for the onslaught of emotion that comes from watching the parent you love, or the parent you’ve grown away from, suddenly need you to be their protector, defender, advocate and caregiver. Sometimes there are bridges that need to be mended before a child can parent their parent. Other times it’s the closeness of the
relationship that presents the biggest hurdle. “It’s hard to watch your parent fade away,” said Kathy H. “To see them lose the ability to do things they have always been able to do before. Every loss initiates grief. I think the hardest thing has been watching my father lose his sight to macular degeneration. He can no longer play his piano, read books, work on the computer or even watch TV. His mind is sharp, but his world is closing in on him, and I’m uncertain of how to help. “This is my dad, my hero – the one who always rescued me and now I can’t rescue him. I can make dinners and do laundry, but I
us for 10 weeks. And, there were multiple hospital and nursing home stays. It was intense. It was difficult and confining.” As is always the case, “there have been tears, worry, anger and fear,” Krone said. Timken is still very much in the throes of caring for his 91-year-old mother, who he says is mentally sharp, but struggles with physical limitations. “She has been in assisted living for eight years now,” Timken said. “Suffering from severe arthritis, she is confined to a wheelchair. Moving there initially was very hard for her and the adjustment has been slow and dif-
Roger Olsen with his three daughters, (from left) Pam Stork, West Newsmagazine writer Bonnie Krueger and Cindy Olsen in December of 2012.
can’t restore his sight. It’s hard for me to watch my dad face the deterioration that comes with aging, and its hard for him to face it, too. “He says, ‘As you age you learn to accept limitations, but this is something I don’t know how to accept.’ His words leave us both feeling profoundly sad and lost.” To help with a life transition that can seem too much to bear, Karen Krone and Jim Timken began a support group five years ago at First Evangelical Free Church in Manchester. This faith-based support group, known as Caring for Aging Parents (CAP), is less about offering practical tips on housing, doctors and legalities and more about the emotional and psychological burden of caregiving and the difficulties faced when the child-parent relationship flips. Krone began caring for her aging parents in 1986 and continued caring for her dad until his death in 1996. Her mom died in in 2009 at the age of 97. “My journey has had many different scenarios,” Krone said. “I lived with my parents for two months. My dad lived with
ficult though she has received very good care. “The hardest part (for seniors) is losing independence, freedoms, their driver’s license, control, relationships, their failing strength, etc.” Mary Ann Kuechler considers herself the resident voice of the aging parent for the CAP group. Looking at how spry she is, you would never guess she is nearly 85 years old. She lends support as the voice of understanding and wisdom when a caregiver needs perspective. Kuechler understands the challenges faced by the caregiver, but said it is equally difficult to be the one who is aging. “No one teaches you how to grow old. It looks different for everyone,” Kuechler said. Navigating the new waters of caring for her 80-year-old father, Tammie R., of Ballwin, attended her first CAP meeting in March. A registered nurse, she felt having her father live with her and her husband was the best decision for them. “Following a stroke in 2012, my dad’s health steadily declined,” she explained. “There has been some delirium and confu-
sion, plus some physical concerns; he is considered a high fall risk. Living with us makes sense, although my life right now is a journey of discovery.” She ticks off some of the challenges. “Learning about the meds Dad is taking, finding a whole new health care network, and getting accustomed to working with an older adult on a minute-to-minute basis and taking care of his emotional, as well as his physical needs. While caring for my dad, I babysit for my granddaughter full-time during the week to help out her working parents,” she said. “We are figuring out our new normal.” Like my family, Tammie is part of a growing “sandwich generation” of adults who are being squeezed from both sides: raising their own children or assisting their grown children, while also caring for their parents – and often working full- or part-time. Overcoming obstacles Understanding the resources available is a critical step in making this as easy a transition as possible. Vouga Elder Law in Chesterfield is specifically geared for serving seniors, veterans and individuals with special needs. Transitioning their firm in the early 90s to elder care law, Rick Vouga handles the legal side of the business, while his wife, Dana, handles long-term planning and serves as a certified senior advisor (CSA). As a CSA, Vouga has knowledge about aging, social, financial and health information that affects the majority of seniors. The firm also has a resource library, which is free and open to the public. The library provides brochures about health concerns of aging loved ones, options for living arrangements, health care networking and self-care for the caregiver. The firm also offers two workshops per month at their office free of charge and tailored to cover the hot topics of those in attendance. “We are passionate about the work we do because of personal experiences. Both my grandmother and Rick’s stepmother died after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Rick’s father, Jim, is 98 and still living independently. Caring for him has given us insight as well,” Dana explained. State and federal law often contradict each other so it is important to make sure the caregiver knows how best to protect assets and provide for long-term care. Steve Stork, financial advisor for Edward Jones, addresses a concern of many caregivers when he recommends looking beyond a retirement plan for financial security in later years. “There is long-term care, which helps protect your assets and can help avoid spend-down.
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There are some annuities that give you longrange care options and guaranteed income. Often, one spouse is still in good health while caring for the other, whose health is in decline. It’s important to protect the future of the surviving spouse,” Stork explained. Legal concerns and finances aside, dementia might be the single biggest challenge for caregivers. Five million people suffer from dementia – and there are over 100 different forms of dementia, including the most widely recognized form of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is followed closely by vascular dementia, which accounts for up to 30 percent of all dementia cases. Vascular dementia is often diagnosed following a stroke. Signs of dementia include memory loss, communication lapses and the decreased ability to perform everyday tasks. But before making the assumption that these signs are the beginning of dementia, it is important to rule out other medical causes. According to CAP caregivers, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and even certain medications can simulate dementia – complicating the process of care. For Dana’s 75-year-old-mother the challenges of dementia, most likely Alzheimer’s, are very real. Although still living independently, she can no longer drive and needs help with medication management. “Another big issue for older adults is the loss of privileges, such as no longer being able to drive,” Dana said. “That is one of the biggest losses of independence.” Her father-in-law willingly stopped driving only last year, at age 97, following three fender-benders. Fortunately no one was hurt. Telling parents that they can no longer drive might be the most difficult conversation to have. Fortunately, many local hospitals have specific evaluation methods – as part of their elder care departments – that makes taking away the car keys their charge, not yours. Experts advise that when driving becomes a conversation that needs to happen, children should begin by talking to their parent’s health care provider. Celebrating beautiful moments Despite all the challenges and emotions that surround the issue of caregiving, there are also beautiful moments to celebrate. “Had I not had the experience of caring for my parents, I would not have dealt as well with caring for my terminally ill husband, who died of cancer six months after my mom’s death,” Krone said. She reflects on one memory with her mom that stands out to her. “How many people have the privilege of decorating a Christmas tree as an adult with their parent?” she asked. Last summer, Joanne R., a CAP member from South County, lost her mother after a 20-year caregiving journey. “The first 12 years I cared for my mom were not very demanding and she didn’t
require too much help from me. My real learning and growth began eight and a half years ago – when she fell and badly broke her arm, and I realized the time had come for mom to move into an assisted living facility. Being an only child, I had sole responsibility for mom’s care,” she said. In the beginning, there were times when Joanne said she was overwhelmed, frustrated, tired and angry. It took an adjustment period to gain a sense of compassion and understanding for her mom. “And I had a choice to make. I could either become a bitter person or a better person through the process,” she said. When it came time to clean out her mom’s house over a lengthy two-year process, her mom wanted to be a part of that process every step of the way. But a blessing came during that period of dread. “My mom was always a very quiet woman, and it was hard to get her to open up and talk. But in going through the house there were a lot of keepsakes and documents I had never seen before, (and) she opened up and I really got to know her from the inside out,” Joanne said. “Mom walked me through the story of her life. For being a project I dreaded to start, it turned out to be the best thing I ever did. I would not have traded the two and a half years I spent cleaning out her house with her for anything. “I learned that people and relationships are the most important part of life. Things can be replaced; people and relationships cannot. I learned that compassion, understanding and laughter are the qualities that make for beautiful, lasting memories.”
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AWARDS AND HONORS Chesterfield residents Kevin and Dawn Armstrong recently won the grand prize in a special First Bank Debit MasterCard® customer promotion – a VIP trip to Los Angeles for the 56th annual Grammy Awards®. Their experience included the opportunity to walk the Grammys’ Red Carpet and prime seats for the award show, along with shopping, dinners at famous restaurants and other prizes.
BUSINESS AND NETWORKING The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce hosts a Connecting Chamber Women (CCW) Wine Tasting and networking event on Tuesday, April 22, from 4:30-630 p.m. at St. Louis Wine Market and Tasting Room, 164 Chester-
Celebrating 40 years in sales West Newsmagazine Advertising Sales Representative Roger Koch recently marked 40 years in the ad sales business. “It’s been a nice ride. I love my customers and co-workers, and it’s still a pleasure to come in to work every day,” he said. A lifelong West County resident, Koch lives in Wildwood with his wife, Debbie.
field Commons East in the Chesterfield Valley. The cost is $15 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. To register, visit chesterfieldmochamber. com or call 532-3399. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds its 24th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, April 28 at Persimmon Woods Golf Club. Room remains for teams and individuals at a cost of $760 for a team of four or $195 per individual. Activities include a longest drive contest, closest to the hole contest, putting contest and holein-one contest. Dinner, a silent auction, raffle and awards ceremony cap off the evening. Sponsorships are available and auction donations are still being accepted. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to register to play, call 532-3399. ••• The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a First Friday Coffee from 7:30-9 a.m. on Friday, May 2 at the West County EMS & Fire Station 2 Advanced Center of Excellence, 13790 Manchester Road. Join Chief Ernie Rhodes for a first-hand look at this state-of-the-art learning center, which provides classroom and hands-on education for children and their parents in how to deal with residential fires and other emergencies. Coffee, juice and breakfast items are provided. Members may register online at westcountychamber.com; non-members should call Deb Pinson at 230-990 or email dpinson@westcountychamber.com.
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Com mu n it y Event s BENEFITS Friends of Kirkwood Public Library hosts its annual Book Fair from April 23-27 at the former McDonnell’s Market, 12309 Old Big Bend Road. The event begins with a preview from 1-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, with a $5 admission fee. Admission is free is on all other days: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, April 24 and 25; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26; and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. For more information, call (425) 821-5770, ext 1023. ••• The St. Louis Panhellenic Alumnae Association presents its fifth annual Ladies Night Out Scholarship Boutique at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at the Greenbriar Hills Country Club. Desserts and a light dinner buffet are included with the $25 ticket ($30 at the door). Order tickets at stlpanhellenic.org. ••• Eat your heart out and help raise money for the Heart Walk benefiting the American Heart Association at a food truck event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at St. Luke’s Outpatient Center, off Hwy. 141, across the street from the main entrance of St. Luke’s Hospital. Ten percent of all proceeds are donated to St. Luke’s Heart Walk Team. For information, call Pamela Spillman at (314) 205-6727. ••• Girl Scout Troop 609 hosts a Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on
Saturday, April 26 at Schnucks Kehrs Mill, 2511 Kehrs Mill Road in Ballwin. Guests can enjoy a silent auction and prizes, with water and soda provided. Participants can bring their own snacks (purchased from downstairs at Schnucks; no outside food please). Call (314) 265-1006 to register by April 19. ••• The World Bird Sanctuary hosts its 2014 “Fete du Feather” gala and auction – Fly Me To The Moon – from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the Sheraton City Center Hotel & Suites, 400 South 14th Street in downtown St. Louis. Tickets are $150 each or $300 for patron level tickets. Sponsorships are also available. For details, contact Allison Hershberger at allison@igniteevents-stl.com or call (618) 920-8116. ••• Holy Infant Church, 248 New Ballwin Road, hosts its monthly Bingo on Saturday April 26 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Cost is is $20 per person (adults only) and includes 15 games of bingo (nine cards per game) and drinks (beer, soda, wine and water). Sandwiches, brats, hotdogs and snacks are available for purchase. ••• Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce hosts its 24th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, April 28 at Persimmon Woods Golf Club, 6401 Weldon Spring Road. Sponsorhips as well as team and individual openings are available. Call 532-3399 for more information and to register.
••• Ascension Knights of Columbus hosts its 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on May 5 at The Landings at Spirit Golf Club with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Lunch, appetizers, cocktails and dinner as well as a silent and live auction will be featured. All proceeds benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer and the Knights of Columbus General Charity Fund. For information, call Tim Ferguson at (314) 550-5270. ••• The 16th Annual Friends of Kids with Cancer Golf Tournament is Monday, May 19 at Whitmoor Country Club. Registration and breakfast at 9 a.m. Shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Cocktails, dinner and auction after golf. Details at friendsofkids.com. ••• A Walk for Crohn’s & Colitis is on Sunday, June 1 at Creve Coeur Lake Park. Nearly 1.4 million Americans suffer from digestive diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. For more information about the walk, contact Emily DuBois at (314) 863-4747 or edubois@ccfa.org, or register online at cctakesteps.org/stlouis.
FAMILY AND KIDS A Kids Egg Hunt is at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at Vlasis Park in Ballwin. Kids will have a chance to win prizes and candy. Parents should bring their cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny. ••• LifePointe Church , 1400 Babler park Drive in Wildwood, hosts an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m.noon. Children through fifth-grade are invited.
••• United Methodist Church of Green Trails holds a community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 9 a.m. ••• The annual Easter Sunrise Service at Babler Park is at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The service will be held beside the pool in the state park off Route BA in Wildwood. This non-denominational service is being held for the 56th year. Seats are under a large tent in case of inclement weather. Ample parking is available. ••• Boy Scouts, Explorers and Venturers are eligible to attend a Shoot-O-Ree scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Beaumont Scout Reservation’s Emerson Center. Activities include tomahawk throwing, archery, handguns, shotguns and rifles, along with required instruction and safety briefing. Participants also are encouraged to bring a digital camera for a camera shoot scavenger hunt. Registration is $15 per person if received by April 30. The charge is $17 after April 30. Online pre-registration is encouraged at stlbsa.kintera.org/shootoree. ••• Seniors in West County are invited to participate in the “Sit and Be Fit” exercise program every Thursday morning from 10-11 a.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 15764 Clayton Road in Ellisville.
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Tickets on sale for Spirit of St. Louis Air Show On May 3-4, hotshot pilots including the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and the Sky Soldiers helicopter team will ignite their engines and ease their throttles forward in the skies above West County as the The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show returns to The Valley. In addition to displays of aerial acrobatics, the Air Show will feature static ground displays, a veteran’s village and a STEM expo featuring interactive booths. General admission tickets for the Air Show and STEM Expo are $10 if purchased online in advance, and will be $12 at the gate. Active duty military, along with kids 12 and under, will be admitted for free. Two levels of VIP seating for the air show also are available. The “Flight Line Club” seating costs $22 for adults and $12 for kids in advance, and gives attendees access to food and beverages for purchase and use of a private restroom facility. Advance orders for the “Commander’s Chalet” ticket option costs $50 for adults, and $35 for kids, and features a tented area with tables along with seating along the center of the flight line. This option also provides a catered lunch, as well as access to a private restroom. Want to get airborne? Rides in Huey or Cobra helicopters and a B-17 Bomber are available to attendees for an additional cost. To order tickets, visit spirit-airshow.com. For more information, including a program of events, be sure to check out the April 23 edition of West Newsmagazine. St. Louis Audubon Society, Open Space Council and Missouri Master Naturalists. ••• The Welcome Club – Gateway to Friendship April luncheon is at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24 at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 17384 Chesterfield Airport Road. Guest speaker Bev Schuetz presents “The Flapper Era: Gateway to Modernity.” The cost is $16. Call Lynda at 343-5771. ••• The Creve Coeur City Wide Garage Sale is from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Homeowners in Creve Coeur are invited to be part of this event for $15. Those registered by April 20 will be listed in the Garage Sale catalog, which is available for $2. Visit creve-coeur.org for details. ••• The Welcome Club – Gateway to Friendship hosts a Game Day, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at The Center for Spiritual Living, 12875 Fee Fee Road. Games include Bridge, Hand and Foot, Mexican Train and Mahjong. Salad lunch, dessert and beverages are included. All proceeds benefit Welcome Club’s 2013-14 charities, the St. Louis chapters of USO and International Crisis Aid. The cost is $15. For more information, call Bertha at 536-0924. ••• The annual Mark Raiffie Memorial Lecture featuring Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein is from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 at Aish HaTorah, 457 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Milstein is the host of a
weekly radio program on 620 AM WNSR in New York City and has appeared before thousands as senior lecturer for Aish HaTorah’s Discovery Seminars. For information, call (314) 862-2474 or email cwolff@aish.com. •••
FISH FRIES Ballwin VFW Hall, 111 Mimosa Lane in Ballwin hosts a fish fry from 5-7:30 p.m. on April 18. Call 527-9555. ••• Creve Coeur American Legion Post 397, 934 Rue De La Banque in Creve Coeur hosts a fish fry from 4:30-8 p.m. on April 18. Call (314) 872-3186. ••• Holy Infant Church, 248 New Ballwin Road in Ballwin hosts a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. on April 18. Call 227-7440. ••• Manchester American Legion Post 208, 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road in Manchester hosts a fish fry from 4-7:30 p.m. on April 18. Prices vary. Call 391-9424. ••• Most Sacred Heart Parish, 340 E. 4th Street in Eureka hosts a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. on April 18. Call 938-5048.
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INSTAllATIoN ProFESSIoNAlS Ceiling Fans • Wholehouse Fans Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting
Roy Kinder
Specializing in installation for two story homes with no wiring on first floor.
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THE FAN MAN
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Flooring WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING: Add instant equity to your home. Professional Floors of St. Louis' 33 year old fully insured company ser ving e nt i re m e t ro co m m u n i t y. Sanding, refinishing, repairs, new installation, most manufacturers available. Free estimates 314-843-4348, profloorstl.com.
CARPET REPAIRS
Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates.
(314) 892-1003
Powerwashing & Sealing - No Spray
Springs, cables, electric opener Door replacement Evening & weekend service available
Insured • Senior Discounts
636-388-9774 DSI/Door Solutions, Inc. Garage Doors, Electric Openers. Fast Repairs. All makes and models. Same day service. Free Estimates. Custom wood and Steel Doors. BBB Member, Angie's List. Call 314-550-4071.
Hauling Skips Hauling & Demolition! Junk hauling and removal. Clean-outs, appliances, furniture, debris, construction rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! 10, 15 & 20 cubic yd. rolloff dumpsters. Licensed & insured. Affordable, dependable & available! VISA/MC accepted. 22 yrs. service. Toll Free 1-888-STLJUNK (888-785-5865) or 314644-1948.
J & J HAULING
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
Patrick Interior Finish Co., LLC: www.patrickinteriorfinish.com Specialty: interior home remodeling, drywall, trim, taping & painting, tile/hrdwd flrg. 25+ yrs. exp. No pay til job complete! Honest Day's Work for Honest Day's Pay. Ref. avail. Licensed/Bonded. Call 314-415-0377. BBB member. SPECIALIZE IN DAMAGE CONTROL: Expert CAULKING APPLICATION/ PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE for showers, tubs, windows, doors and trim. STOP the LEAKS and DAMAGE. Also Carpentry & Deck Repair. - Call John Hancock today! 636-7952627.
Foundation Repair Top Notch Waterproofing & Foundation Repair LLC. Cracks, sub-pump systems, structural & concrete repairs. Exterior drainage correction. Serving Missouri for 15 yrs. Free estimate 636-2816982. Finally, a contractor who is honest and leaves the job site clean. Lifetime Warranties.
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Handyman Corner Inc. Reliable Employee Owned PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL CARPENTRY 30 yrs. Experience • Estimates
(636) 230-3588 CELL: (314) 799-4334
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Local growing company looking for results ACCOUNT ASSISTANTS ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANTS oriented individuals to assist clients in securing
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20 Years Experience
NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS AND NURSES. Immediate openings for all areas of St. Louis especially Chesterfield, Ellisville & Ballwin. Private Duty cases only. All shifts avail. Apply in person at 141 N. Meramec, Suite 102, Tues. & Thurs. 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm. Questions? Call 314-863-3030.
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314-849-5387
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Total Bathroom Remodeling
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Retaining Wall Specialist
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(636) 227-1173
Call Chris 636-349-3231 or cell 314-620-6677
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Proudly serving West County since 1980
ERIC'S ELECTRIC - Licensed, Bonded and Insured: Service upgrades, fans, can lights, switches, outlets, basements, code violations fixed, we do it all. Emergency calls & back up generators. No job too small. Competitively priced. Free Estimates. Just call 636-262-5840.
Landscaping
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MOBILE WRENCH - On-site Small Engine Repair/Maintenance for Lawn mowers, ATVs, motorcycles, go-carts, etc. tQuality service and reasonable rates. No hauling or waiting for equipment. I come to you! Buy • Sell • Trade. Contact Don @ 314749-6612.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri Notice is hereby given: That the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Clarkson Executive C e n t e r, 1 5 9 3 3 C l a y t o n Road, hold a public hearing to discuss a request from Rockwood School District for a Special Use Permit to install an electronic marquee in the identical location of the existing hand-operated sign at property known as 2351 Clarkson Road. Scott Douglass, Mayor City of Clarkson Valley
WILDWOOD - Live in the tree tops, enjoy the view! 5 minutes from Chesterfield Valley - 3.7 Acres, 4 BR/2BA, 1572 sq ft + Bonus Living area (798 sf ), New Roof, New Granite / Stainless. LOTS of STORAGE. $255,000. Call for Appt. 636-530-1787. By owner - no agents.
INEXPENSIVE TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL. Experienced. Free estimates. Insured. Call Today! 314-614-9118 Karl. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed. Poison Ivy Control of Missouri.
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Retaining walls, patios, pruning, chainsa w work, seasonal clean-up. Friendly service with attention to detail. Call Tom 636.938.9874 w w w. m i e n e r l a n d s c a p i n g . c o m Lawn Cutting $25, Aerating $65, Double Aeration $90, Dethatching $95. Seeding $2/ lb., Lawn Clean-Ups, Mulching, Lawn Fertilizing starting at $35. Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal, Weeding, Landscaping Makeovers. 636-432-3451.
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KEVIN'S PAINT SERVICE. Professional & Expert interior/ exterior painting, drywall & ceiling repair, and powerwashing. 28 years painting experience. Low rates and Free Estimates. Call Kevin at 636-322-9784.
Interior/Exterior • Wallpaper Dry Wall • Crown Molding & Trim
- 25 years Experience Fully Insured • Owner/Operator Call Gary 314-805-7005
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DAN VOLLMER
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Chesterfield Pet Care Pet Sitting & Dog Walking
PEDRO MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING - A Cut Above! Leaf Removal
(636) 265-0739 exterior painting!
Prayer ST. JUDE NOVENA
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, Help for the Hopeless, pray for us. Say prayer nine times a day; by the 8th day prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days, then publish. It has never been known to fail. Thank you, St. Jude. CV
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri Notice is hereby given: That the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Clarkson Executive Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to discuss a request from a resident of the Dunhill Subdivision for a Special Use Permit to locate a building mounted solar energy system consisting of 28 panels on the south garage roof and 43 panels in three locations on the rear-facing roof. Scott Douglass, Mayor City of Clarkson Valley
Real Estate
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May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, Help for the Hopeless, pray for us. Say prayer nine times a day; by the 8th day prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days, then publish. It has never been known to fail. Thank you, St. Jude. MR
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Jim's Paint & Trim Service Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. 31+ years experience. Free estimates. Call 636-778-9013.
Mowing, Aeration and clean-up. Mulching, bush/tree trimming, edging, drainage work, fence repair and more! References available. FREE Estimates. Call TODAY! 636-237-5160.
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314-852-5467
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Community Pool & Great Location! 821 Pheasant Woods Drive Manchester • $369,900
1238 Shepard Oaks Ct Wildwood | $1,899,900
2 Old Belle Monte Rd Chesterfield | $650,000
Just in time for summer! Fantastic 4Bd/4Ba 2 story in Audubon Woods. 2700+ sqft, DR/LR/Main flr laundry. Updated kitchen. MBR suite. Hardwood flrs, carpet, bay windows, w/ in closets, built-ins. Partially fenced yard. New roof and gutters in 2008. New HVAC in 2009. Pkwy Schools. Optional Big Bend Woods Bath & Tennis Club. Terrific neighborhood! Call now for showing appointment.
409 Hibler Woods Ct Creve Coeur | $649,900
1100 Town & Country Dr. • Chesterfield Office: 636-394-9300 • Cell: 314-401-7620 17538 Radcliffe Place Dr Wildwood | $499,900
Kevin Kelley
C: 314-443-5386 O: 636-537-0300 kevinsells4u@aol.com
Dana Snyder
C: 314-448-5816 O: 636-537-0300 kevinsells4u@aol.com
Kris Hutson
C: 314-359-1789 O: 636-530-4078 khutson@pruall.com
1715 Heathercroft Dr Chesterfield | $349,900
12571 Northwinds Dr Creve Coeur | $225,000
Results You Want and The Name You Trust UNDER CONTRACT
Holly Copeland
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We Are To Welcome New Agents To Our Chesterfield Office
Alicia Robinson
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Herman Froehlich
Gavin Freeman
O: 636-537-0300 hffroehlich@hotmail.com
C: 502-802-0428 O: 636-537-0300 gmf333@gmail.com
420 Conway Pine Creve Coeur | $2,200,000
54 Thornhill Dr Wildwood | $1,359,000
16944 Riverdale Dr Chesterfield | $949,900
2758 Wynncrest Manor Dr Wildwood | $749,900
2341 Ossenfort Valley Ct Wildwood | $746,500
455 Big River View Eureka | $700,000
200 Timber Trace St. Alban’s • $389,900 All Brick 3 BD, 3 BA, 1.5 sty backs to golf course Call Julie Walck 314-435-7982
16283 Audubon Village Wildwood • $299,000 3 BD, 3 BA on cul de sac street. Walk out basement Call Robyn Johnson 314-680-3030
Your Home Goes Here 2224 Dartmouth Pl. Wildwood • $459,000 Stunning 4+ BD, 5 BA in Wildwood with in Ground Pool Call Robyn Johnson 314-680-3030
THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME!!
1215 Fairview Ellisville • $224,900 3 BD 2 BA Large Level Lot. Call Cathy Armfield 314-221-0956
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739 Wilkinson Place Labadie | $695,000
4434 St Louis Rock Rd Washington | $599,000
1642 Wilson Forest View Ct Chesterfield | $486,900
204 Dreyer Ave. • Eureka, MO 63025 • Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
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Coming This Summer... Ladue Bob Bax - Manager 1588 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Ste. 210 3 1 4 . 872 . 670 3
737 Stone Meadow Dr Chesterfield | $360,000
Chesterfield Pat Malloy - Manager 17050 Baxter Road, Ste. 200 63 6 . 53 0 . 4 0 0 6
Relocation Debbie Hilke - Exec-VP, Relo 17050 Baxter Road, Ste. 200 63 6 . 73 3 . 50 1 0
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When you are ready, we can help. Complimentary consultations available.
DR. ROBERT BOYLE has been voted a “Top Doc in St. Louis” by other St. Louis dentists, was featured in Newsweek Magazine as a “Leader in Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry” (Dec., 2011) and was voted the “Best Dentist in West County” by his patients.
Clarkson Dental Group
636-537-0065 | www.clarksondentalgroup.com
1748 Clarkson Road at Baxter | Dierbergs Market Place | Chesterfield 63017 Serving St. Louis and surrounding communities since 1990
All dental work and photography done by Dr. Boyle. Our patients have kindly given their permission to share these photos, which have not been retouched or altered in any way.