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One of the highly developed talents of President Barack Obama is the ability to say things that are demonstrably false, and make them sound not only plausible but inspiring. That talent was displayed when he was asked whether he thought the Supreme Court would uphold ObamaCare as constitutional or strike it down as unconstitutional. He replied, “I’m confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress.” But how unprecedented would it actually be if the Supreme Court declared a law unconstitutional if it was passed by “a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress?” The Supreme Court has been doing precisely that for 209 years! Nor is it likely that Barack Obama has never heard of it. He has a degree from the Harvard Law School and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School. In what must be one of the most famous Supreme Court cases in history – Marbury v. Madison in 1803 – Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle that the Supreme Court can declare acts of Congress null and void if these acts violate the Constitution. They have been doing so for more than two centuries. It is the foundation of American constitutional law. There is no way that Barack Obama has never heard of it or really believes it to be “unprecedented” after two centuries of countless precedents. In short, he is simply lying. Now there are different kinds of liars. If we must have lying presidents of the United States, I prefer that they be like Richard Nixon. You could just look at him and tell that he was lying. But Obama is much smoother. On this and on many other issues, you would have to know what the facts are to know that he is lying. He is obviously counting on the fact that, in this era of dumbed-down education, many people have no clue as to what the facts are. He is also counting on something else – namely, that the pro-Obama media will not expose his lies. One of the many ways of lying smoothly

is to simply redefine words. Barack Obama is a master at that as well. In the comment on the case pending before the Supreme Court, President Obama said that he wanted to remind “conservative commentators” that they have complained about “judicial activism” – which he redefines as the idea that “an unelected group of people would somehow overturn a duly constituted and passed law.” First of all, every law that the Supreme Court has overturned for the past 209 years since Marbury v. Madison was “a duly constituted and passed law.” Second, the “judicial activism” that conservatives have complained about was judges making rulings based on how they felt personally about the issue at hand, rather than about what the Constitution of the United States said. In recent years, great efforts have been made to redefine “judicial activism” in terms of judges declaring laws unconstitutional, instead of “deferring” to Congress or other government institutions. But what is the Constitution’s Bill of Rights supposed to protect the ordinary citizen from? Government institutions! If judges are to defer to the very institutions that the Bill of Rights tries to protect the citizen from, what is the point of having a Bill of Rights? As for Supreme Court justices being unelected, that has been true since the Constitution was created. That was done deliberately, so that they could render their judgments without fear of political repercussions. If unelected Supreme Court justices are to automatically defer to elected officials, that again raises the question of why they are there at all. Why are the taxpayers paying their salaries and housing them in an expensive marble building – just so that they can go along to get along? It would be hard to become nostalgic about Richard Nixon, who was forced to resign in disgrace. But at least you could tell when he was lying. Obama’s lies are just as big but not as visible, and the media that exposed Nixon are covering for Obama. © 2012 Creators.com

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Secondly, I also believe that many reli- Obama cannot “borrow” like his predecesgious organizations donate to the elderly sors did so he created a variation on the by ways of Meals on Wheels and food pan- presidential shell game by “temporarily” tries and not all funds are pouring overseas suspending payroll contributions to put to support other needy individuals. They more take home money in everyone’s payare helping elderly and the poor right here check. That may help the economic recovin the United States and locally in St. Louis. ery but it also accelerates the need for the Please educate yourself on that matter Trust Fund to cash its Treasury bonds. before you make a presumptuous comment Who doesn’t sympathize with Mr. Marcondemning a religious organization. tin’s concern for people whose only income Tim Lanham is their Social Security checks? But he Ballwin is wrong to say “seniors living on fixed income receive no aid nor do they get any breaks.” Our government provides billions To the Editor: in welfare aid to needy seniors. Charles Martin’s “Federal Benefit PayMr. Martin may be on the right track in ments” (West Newsmagazine, April 4) is worrying about the long term survival of pretty far off the mark so I won’t try to cover the current system, but the answer does not all the bases that he overran but would note lie in tinkering with the obsolete, 75-yearthat his numbers have no bearing on reality. old payroll tax system. It should be For decades payroll contributions were a replaced. Higher rates, higher salary caps, small fraction of the 15 percent to which etc., won’t work in the long run because of he refers and his imagined private annui- globalization (American payrolls replaced ties would not come close to covering the by foreign payrolls), and demographics billions in disability, survivor and cost of (fewer workers paying for more retirees). living benefits paid by Social Security. A large national sales tax or VAT (value For example, when I was working Social added tax) ought to permanently replace Security protected me against disability 90 percent of the payroll tax – with some and within 18 months of retiring at age exemptions/rebates for people heavily 62 I got back every dime I ever contrib- dependent on Social Security. That would uted. Thereafter I got back my employers’ virtually erase the impact of globalization contributions in even less time thanks to and demographics and could erase Treabenefit increases (COLA , etc.). sury’s $3 trillion debt to the Trust Fund. At age 78 my benefits have been paid for Alternatively, or concurrently, we could the past 12 years entirel y by the contributions solve all Social Security and health care of working Americans and their employers – funding problems by diverting funds from not by me. I think the system works. our mammoth defense budget. We could/ Mr. Martin, in bringing up Social Secu- should also divert the billions currently rity funding, errs in saying, “The govern- wasted on the lost “War on Drugs.” ment’s running out of money.” As a nation we are rich but clearly do not The Trust Fund is running out of surplus know how to handle our wealth. cash but holds about $3 trillion in TreaBill Howard sury notes that our government has not Chesterfield Rebuking Mr. Martin defaulted on. To the Editor: Mr. Martin is correct in asking, “Why In regard to Mr. Martin’s comments did the government ever borrow from it about federal benefit payments in West in the first place?” Sadly, the short answer The battle over payday loans Newsmagazine (April 4), his comments is “because it could.” The surplus account To the Editor: were on target until he put “religious orga- began as part of the Greenspan CommisA battle is being waged in our state to put nizations” into his mix. sion reforms during the Reagan administra- a 36-percent rate cap on short-term, small Keep in mind, Mr. Martin, that first, reli- tion and Reagan immediately raided Social dollar loans most commonly referred to as gious organizations don’t rely on federal Security surpluses to mask his runaway “payday loans.” money to support their charitable contribu- budget deficits instead of raising income On the surface, a 36-percent rate cap tions whether overseas or here in the states. taxes. Both Bushes liked that so much that sounds reasonable and makes for a good The last time I can recall those donations they did it too. Clinton both raided the sound bite on the campaign trail. However, are from private individuals such as myself fund and raised income taxes to enhance upon closer examination you realize that it and many others and have nothing to do the size of his budget surpluses. is not practical to place that kind of cap on with federal funding or Social Security. Now, for the first time, Social Security is a high-risk, two-week loan product. That You must remember, Mr. Martin, that we paying out more than it takes in. That wasn’t would amount to a lender only being able have our right of separation of church and supposed to happen until 2014 but the Great to charge $1.50 for a loan of $100. This state and, of course, we reserve the right to Recession accelerated the shortfall. would not even cover the origination fees donate to whoever we feel in need. Because there is no longer a cash surplus for the loan and not begin to address the To the Editor: This past week there was an “event.” As one of the main participants in the gig, I sent out “save-the-date” cards nearly three months in advance and then spent two and a half months personally inviting people to come. I sent letters, flyers and postcards. I walked to each of their doors to personally invite them. I made phone calls, put up signs around town and had friends and neighbors call, write and talk to them about coming. The local media and other local organizations also sent reminders. Of the nearly 2,000 people in my little piece of West County that were invited, only 400 or so came. I mentioned sending the poll workers out into “the highways and byways” to find guests for the feast. The feast being democracy in action and the door prize, its greatest gift: the power and privilege of voting. Democracy is a fragile thing. It is representative government and without citizen input and involvement it cannot be sustained. Can we really be that busy or uninterested even in our own personal space? Local politics affects us right where we live and it is the one place where each and every vote really counts. I ran with a campaign slogan of “Speak out and be heard!” My conclusion is that 80 percent of Ward 1 in Town & Country has nothing to say. In reviewing other election results that appears to be the general trend. In times such as these, that’s a real shame and doesn’t bode well for American democracy and representative government. Dorothy Greco Cooke Ward 1, Town & Country

risk for the lender. Several states have passed legislation or ballot initiatives placing a 36-percent interest rate cap on these products and they have effectively abolished the industry in those states. As such, the real question that we should be asking is if Missourians believe this short-term loan product should exist at all. And that is a discussion worth having. Arizona, Ohio, Montana, Oregon, Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire (to name a few) have all eliminated payday loans via a 36-percent APR rate cap. Those states are now seeing unintended consequences as banks and credit unions have not stepped up to fill the void and those individuals who utilize this product have turned to offshore and unregulated Internet loans. In fact, the attorneys general of Montana and Pennsylvania have recently issued warnings to consumers about these dangerous unregulated Internet loans. This is not the path Missouri should take. Personally, I strongly believe the ballot initiative to put a rate cap on this product is a mistake. This product should be legal and regulated so that citizens are not denied access to credit, however, the legislature should look for additional opportunities in the state code to ensure strong consumer protections are in place. Unfortunately, the Missouri Legislature has killed any attempt at reform over the years and it has led us to today’s polarized climate of rate cap versus status quo. Furthermore, we are not only faced with a ballot initiative that would put the industry out of business, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C., is now targeting states that have little to no regulation of payday loans. So if Missouri cannot fix our state regulations, Washington will. The Missouri Legislature has a chance to protect borrowers and ensure those who need access to short-term cash will be able to do so for years to come under a regulated and stable industry. This year, I am sponsoring legislation for comprehensive reform modeled after states that have seen success in finding the pragmatic middle ground. Sen. John Lamping has filed similar legislation in the Senate. It is my hope that the Missouri Legislature will finally take a serious look at real reform that protects the borrowers. We have a unique and limited opportunity to be proactive and pass good legislation that saves jobs and protects consumers. Don Gosen State Representative Chesterfield

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News Br iefs BALLWIN Seeking nominations for Pretty Baby Contest Ballwin Days 2012 marks the 32nd anniversary of the festival’s Pretty Baby Contest, an event that has provided over $65,000 for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Health Center over the years. Since the first contest in 1981, almost 2,000 babies have been nominated for prettiest baby honors. 2012 entrants must be 3 years of age or younger and a resident of west St. Louis County, Ballwin vicinity. The contest is limited to the first 80 entrants without exception. To enter, parents or guardians must submit a photo (5 by 7 or smaller, black and white or color) along with the child’s name, address and age. Please include a valid phone number where parents or guardians can be reached on Sunday, June 3 from 3-5 p.m. Nominations may be emailed to ballwindaysfestival@yahoo.com or mailed by May 24 to: Pretty Baby Contest, Ballwin

Government Center, 14811 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011. Entries may also be hand delivered to the Ballwin Government Center until May 30. Voting will be held at the Ballwin Days Pretty Baby booth, June 1-3, ending at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. Each penny donated will be counted as one vote, and special sponsor-donated prizes will be awarded to the top four winners. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information, visit ballwin. mo.us/ballwindays, or call June Brown at 227-6551.

Reaffirming civil rights The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has endorsed a resolution ensuring that no person is excluded from participating in, or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin. The action supports Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Confirmation of the city’s position on that law can be a requirement for receiving federal funds for various projects in the community, and the city currently is seeking a Federal Highway Administration grant to help fund replacement of a culvert. Robert Kuntz, city administrator, said Ballwin has adhered to the 1964 law anyway, but the board’s action formalizes support for the measure.

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The city of Ballwin has approved a proclamation recognizing May 3 as the 61st annual National Day of Prayer in the community. Action by the Board of Aldermen came at a recent meeting in response to a citizen request last month. The national observance calls on all people of different faiths in the United States to pray for the nation and its leaders. It is held on the first Thursday of May each year.

Another chapter has begun in the longrunning saga of an unoccupied and deteriorating house in Ballwin with the filing of a lawsuit in St. Louis County Circuit Court. Filed by the city of Ballwin on April 9, the suit seeks to enforce a tax lien for expenses the city incurred while attempting to demolish the structure after notices to repair the house or tear it down went unanswered. However, when the city ulti-

mately issued a contract to demolish the building and the project was under way, Walter Adam Yung, identified as trustee for the property, showed up at the house and asked that the work be stopped, the lawsuit indicates. Yung is named as a defendant, along with Clyde C. Farris Jr. The legal action says the property is encumbered by a deed of trust in favor of Farris. In addition to seeking costs of $8,624 and legal fees related to the aborted demolition, the lawsuit asks the property be declared a public nuisance and that Yung eliminate the conditions making the house a nuisance or be prevented from interfering with its demolition. The property is located on Breezeview in southeastern Ballwin.

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ELLISVILLE Special Olympics gets law enforcement support Ellisville police officers will be participating in fundraising for the 2012 Special Olympics Missouri by participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which spans 1,000 miles and culminates at the Opening Ceremonies of the State Summer Games in Columbia. The statewide law enforcement goal is to raise more than $2.1 million. Tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses and organizations are what make Special Olympics Missouri possible and individual Missouri citizens as well as local businesses are invited to show their support through donations to the Special Olympics of Missouri. The Law Enforcement Torch Run has grown each year since it began in 1986 by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association. “We are proud that Missouri’s Torch Run ranks No. 7 in the world for donated funds,” said Ellisville Police Chief Tom Felgate. “We are even more proud that law enforcement is the top fundraising entity for Special Olympics Missouri.” If you choose to show your support, please send a check payable to: Special Olympics Missouri to the Ellisville Police Department, 37 Weis Ave., Ellisville, MO 63011. Special Olympic T-shirts are also available for sale at the police department at a cost of $10 for short sleeve and $15 for long sleeve shirts.

Citizens’ Police Academy session scheduled The Ellisville Police Department has announced that it will conduct an eightweek Citizens’ Police Academy this fall. The course is scheduled for Sept. 6 through Oct. 25. The class will be held for eight consecutive Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. and will cover all aspects of policing such as drugs, fingerprinting, homicide investigations, and firearms safety with practical shooting application at the police range. Participants will also have the opportunity to ride with a police officer on patrol. The Academy is open to all Ellisville residents 21 years or older, as well as those working in Ellisville. Individuals with assault, weapons, narcotics convictions or other nonviolent felony convictions will not be admitted. All applicants will be subject to a background check. The class is limited to 25, so applications

should be submitted in a timely manner. There is no fee for this training. If you wish to participate, an application may be obtained at the Ellisville Police department, 37 Weis Avenue, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the city’s website, ellisville.mo.us. Please return the completed application to the Ellisville Police Department, Attn: Sgt. Nancy Walker. If you have any questions, contact Sgt. Walker at 227-7777 or nwalker@ellisville.mo.us.

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Ellisville once again postpones Walmart TIF decision By SARAH WILSON At a meeting that was scheduled to determine the outcome of a Tax Increment Financing decision to open up a Walmart in Ellisville, the Ellisville City Council on March 4 voted to postpone the vote until Mayor-Elect Adam Paul gets sworn in. This is the second time the city has delayed the vote. On March 21, Mayor Matt Pirrello said the city had received a memo right before the meeting from the developer of the project, the Sansone Group, regarding a substantial change to the proposed legislation and decided to postpone. “Sansone and Walmart did not meet the redevelopment agreement so we postponed it until they had time to work out whatever they needed to work out and said they would be able to meet all the conditions,” Pirrello said. “So we were satisfied with that.” The TIF proposal is part of a $15 million incentive package, and the developer for up to 23 years would finance the improvements by taking 50 percent of new sales tax revenue from the project, which includes a 150,000-square-foot store on Manchester Road and would cost $49 million to complete. The redevelopment area currently is occupied by Clarkchester Apartments, Westgate Animal Hospital, Valvoline LC Auto Service and the former Moore Kia Mitsubishi dealership. Jim Sansone, a principal with Sansone Group, said that without the subsidy, there would be no project. Residents, opposed and in favor of the

project, once again came out to voice their opinions. David Mansfield, owner of Summer Classics at Mansfield Nursery in Ellisville, said he is in favor of the development. He said it would be beneficial to his and other retail businesses because the vacancies have affected business for the past two years. “Basically, we feel it’s a great opportunity for Ellisville, and we hope that we don’t miss this opportunity,” Mansfield said. Resident Lonny Massey said “no one could do this without a TIF.” “This is a voluntary tax,” Lonny Massey said. “If you don’t like the tax, just don’t shop at the store. … If you want to build a large successful retail development, you’re likely going to need financial assistance.” Pamela Massey, an owner of Clarkchester Apartments, said she does not think anyone on City Council could say that Ellisville does not need more revenue. “This deal needs no introduction; this was almost too good to be true,” Pamela Massey said. “It goes without saying that this would give jobs to our distressed commercial area. … You can vote no and support the loud no-Walmart people, but they have no understanding of financial consideration, and they want, want, want, but they have not offered any viable solutions.” In contrast, resident Albert Molinet said the project is a “misdirection of public funds,” and David Cook, president of Local 655, urged the Council to say no to the TIF. He said two municipalities in the area, Florissant and High Ridge, have said no to big-

box retailers. “I can tell you that both times, the retailer came back and built on their own dime,” Cook said. “Somebody has to stop using the TIFs. … There’s no reason to give this retailer the money they don’t need.” Resident Dan Duffy, member of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, said he thinks the residents have spoken and that the majority is against the plan. “If you’re on the Council and want to not feel so guilty about evicting residents, don’t pay them; just don’t evict them,” Duffy said. The decision is on the schedule for the Council’s next meeting on April 18, but Pirrello said he does not think the city is “even close to passing it.” “I think we have two or three more meetings with deliberation that need to happen before any decisions are made,” Pirrello said. “We’re of the opinion that it’s more important to get it done right than to just get it done.” He said the city would probably do the first reading and then open it up for deliberation. Given the heavy response from residents regarding the decision, he said the city would move its meeting on April 18 to Ellisville Elementary, located at 1425 Froesel Drive. “We just want to make sure that everybody has the opportunity to get heard and hear what’s going on,” Pirrello said. Paul agreed and said the city is “not going to rush into anything.” Regarding

his personal stance, Paul said he is and will always be a “no” vote. “Obviously, I’m still clearly against it,” he said. “This will shape the landscape of the community and where we go in the future, and that’s a big decision the city has got to make, and hopefully it will be the right one.” He said the city needs to look at all possible avenues. “Like Mayor Pirrello said, that’s one of the biggest intersections in the state,” Paul said. “I can assure you sooner versus later as far as what goes there or what moves forward, it is a valuable piece of real estate. Since Nissan closed its doors and the economy is doing better, it’s going to get a lot more interest from developers and hopefully ones not asking for a TIF.” He said everything is contingent based on Walmart and the avenue the city takes. “I think we need to start from scratch and look at all of our options again,” Paul said. “If we’ve waited this long, we can hurry up and wait a little bit longer if we just be patient and weigh out our options and choose the best decision for the city and the people.” Meanwhile in the midst of the controversy, the Senate unanimously passed SB 721, which is on its way to the House and would make it harder to give away TIFs to developers. The bill would prohibit St. Louis County from approving a TIF plan unless a majority of councilmembers approves the plan or if two-thirds of voters approve the plan.

Monarch adopts new fire code after more than one year of study By JIM ERICKSON Sky lanterns aren’t welcome in the Monarch Fire Protection District. An updated fire prevention code approved by the Monarch Board of Directors at its April 5 meeting bans the lighting and release of the devices, also known as Chinese lanterns, in the district. The Monarch District includes all or parts of Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Wildwood, Ballwin and unincorporated west St. Louis County. The airborne lanterns are made of oiled or waxed paper placed on a lightweight frame. Lighting a small candle or fuel cell in the lantern heats the air inside and the devices rise into the air. The lantern remains airborne as long as the flame stays lit and is able to heat enough air to keep it aloft. What concerns Roger Herin, Monarch’s fire marshal, is

when the floating object returns to earth. “We simply don’t want to risk something like that landing on someone’s roof or other combustible material and causing a fire,” he said. Adoption of the new code comes after more than a year of study and meetings to ensure that key provisions match those in other nearby districts. Among the key changes in the updated regulations are: • new requirements for fire safety and evacuation plans in situations when a lockdown is in effect. Shootings that have led to lockdowns at schools and other locations prompted new regulations on how to deal with a fire during such incidents. • additional regulations to ensure the safety of those being treated at outpatient health care facilities in the event of a fire or other emergency. • requirements for emergency responder

radio coverage in large buildings as well as a number of changes involving stairway illumination, smoke removal and elevator usage in high-rise structures. • new fire alarm and detection system requirements that line up with national standards, with an added requirement for system documentation. • additional requirements in structures housing both a business and a residence. Herin told the Board that the new fire code had been publicized and had not drawn any complaints or criticisms from citizens and that the Homebuilders Association responded that it also had no concerns. The Monarch Board additionally adopted a new fire prevention bureau fee schedule that generally raises the cost of permits and reviews of plans and sites. The former fee schedule had been in effect since 1981.

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Anyone wanting more information on the updated code or fee schedule should contact Fire Marshal Herin at Monarch’s headquarters, 13725 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield.

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By JIM ERICKSON More than a year after its former collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with firefighters/paramedics and other employees expired, the Monarch Fire Protection District now has a new accord in place. But not everyone is happy about it. Approval of the new CBA came on a 2-1 vote at Monarch’s Board of Directors meeting April 5. Kim Evans, Board president, and Steve Swyers, Board secretary, voted for the measure while Robin Harris, Board treasurer, opposed it. Although Harris agreed that efforts to reduce overtime expense are “headed in the right direction” so far this year, he maintained that vacation, sick leave and other provisions result in too much paid time off. He also said a new CBA provision is too inflexible. That measure calls for the new agreement to remain in effect during good faith negotiations to resolve disputes and other issues that could arise. Before the vote, the Board heard from several Monarch residents who either criticized or questioned the agreement. They also heard from Andy Stecko, representing Firefighters Local 2665, who disputed the accuracy of comments made by the Monarch Concerned Taxpayers group. The new CBA does not include any pay increases for firefighters and other employees, maintaining the salaries that have been in effect since 2009 until the contract expires at the end of 2013. Monarch personnel were due a wage increase in 2010 under terms of the former CBA, which expired at the end of 2010 but was extended by mutual agreement through 2011 and then again until negotiations on the new contract were completed. The union agreed to forgo that hike when the Board said the district’s financial condition did not permit the additional expense. Despite the Board’s hardship assertions, the district had $1 million to place in reserve at the end of 2010, Stecko said. The scheduled pay raise amounted to a fraction of that, he observed. Dick Barber, of Monarch Concerned Taxpayers, said the new agreement includes what he views as an overly generous amount of paid days off. He also charged that other government entities are going bankrupt or face major financial problems due to mounting pension plan obligations to their employees. At Monarch, pension plan provisions are spelled out in another document and were not part of the bargaining pact up for consideration Stecko questioned Barber’s conclusions about paid days off, noting the new CBA cuts the maximum vacation time for fire-

fighters/paramedics from 18 shift days to 15 and that the years of service needed to earn days off actually had been extended. The only additional paid time off called for in the new agreement totals two days, given only to those who use a day or less of sick leave during the year. Stecko also noted the maximum of 15 shift days of vacation time returns Monarch employees to a level last in effect in 1981. When Barber claimed that paid time off for firefighters with just two years of service totaled as much as six weeks, Harris said that conclusion may have come from earlier comments he (Harris) made comparing Monarch personnel, who work a 24-hours-on-duty, 48-hours-off schedule, with employees who work eight hours per day and 40 hours weekly. On that basis, Harris said, Monarch firefighters could be paid for up to 240 hours time off after two years, even though only three shift days – a total of 72 hours – are vacation days. Other time off includes the possible bonus days for not using sick leave and scheduled days off to avoid overtime, known as Kelly days. The 240 hours equate to six 40-hour weeks, Harris said. Chesterfield resident Mary Hill opposed the new CBA on the basis that it was at odds with an earlier Monarch Board decision to rescind – after citizen opposition – an earlier approved tax rate increase to finance 2012 district operations. Swyers noted the Board is committed to living within its 2012 budget – reduced due to the tax rate cutback – and that the labor agreement and other actions the Board has taken are designed to meet that goal. Tom Johnson, of Chesterfield, said he believes pay and benefits for firemen and police officers should be comparable and asked if Monarch’s compensation package is in line with that philosophy. However, Evans noted that a direct comparison is not valid because firefighters/paramedics are on duty more hours and are required to have more training and skills to qualify for the job. The new agreement is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2011, but with no changes in pay scales, the impact of the earlier effective date is minimal. ON ANOTHER NOTE: Tom Vineyard, chief of the Monarch Fire Protection District, has been elected president of the Greater St. Louis Area Fire Chiefs Association. The association includes more than 60 leaders of fire departments in St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin and St. Charles counties and the city of St. Louis. Vineyard formerly was secretary of the association. His election is effective immediately.

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Wildwood stalls decision on private sports courts By SARAH WILSON The Wildwood City Council unanimously voted on April 9 to impose a 90-day moratorium on permitting any residential sports courts. The issue came to the attention of the city when neighbors complained that projectiles, such as hockey pucks, were showing up on their properties after Wildwood residents Mark and Denice Cox put a 1,850-squarefoot sports court in their backyard about a year ago. The city decided a moratorium was needed to address certain public health, safety and welfare issues that were identified, including projectiles, pucks and balls leaving the intended area and moving onto neighbors’ properties. The complaints caused the city to not only look at the existing sports court but all sports courts in the area. During the city’s public hearing, resident Helen Jack, who lives adjacent to the Cox family, said she has “real safety concerns” about the play areas. “Not from the point of view of the children who are using them,” Jack said. “I think they’re a wonderful thing, but nobody adjacent should have to worry about missiles sneaking onto their property, perhaps hitting adults, children or pets. … I strongly feel that such a court should be only permitted if a screen is provided that is high enough, strong enough and dense enough to stop any projectiles from leaving the property.” She said the sports courts should be constructed “in such a way that it is inherently safe for the neighbors as well as for the participants.” Resident John Gragnani said a simple solution would be to install a net to serve as a temporary solution to block any projectiles, “to get this thing under control so we can have peace and quiet and harmony in Wildwood.” “People can get to use their property, and at the same time, won’t clobber the neighbors,” Gragnani said. David Neiers, attorney representing the Cox family, said they are opposed to the moratorium but are in favor of operating the structure safely and within regulation. However, Skip Dufour, an attorney representing Karen Stevens, a neighbor of the Cox family, said she is in favor of a moratorium. “We recognize the city’s comments about not restricting the (Cox family’s) use of the sports court during the moratorium,” Dufour said. “What we are looking to do throughout

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the moratorium process is to get some procedures and safeguards enacted that would improve the safety of the facilities and eliminate some of the other types of legal concerns that can come, such as trespassing, nuisance or those kinds of items.” Councilmember Katie Dodwell (Ward 4) said in addition to safety concerns she also wants to make sure to include something that is aesthetically pleasing in any regulations the city would impose. Resident Dan Topik said he did not think the sports court should be used until the problem is corrected. However, Joe Vujnich, director of planning and parks, said the department feels that as the regulations are being reviewed and others are offered for consideration, that any changes to the facility would be premature, so during the moratorium, the Cox family could continue to use their existing sports court. “I just want to reiterate that this is not a ban,” Councilmember Tammy Shea (Ward 3) said. “This is a timeout so that we can look at how we can accommodate these facilities on lots that are fairly small. … In some ways the fact that this facility was put in illegally has done us all a great favor. We’ve gotten a chance to look at this and do it right. …We’re not against children playing. We’re not against hockey. We’re not against activities for kids. This is just an opportunity to address the challenges so everybody gets to use their yards, not just somebody with a sports court.”

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Local business, author team up to send Wildwood officer to Washington, D.C. By JIM ERICKSON Wildwood motorcycle police officer Jeff Olderworth attended last year’s National Police Week observance in Washington, D.C., and was so impressed with what he saw and experienced that he wanted to participate again in the annual observance for the nation’s fallen law enforcement officers. One problem: He wasn’t on the rotating list of those scheduled to attend as one of the representatives from the St. Louis County Police this year, and as everyone who has been to the nation’s capital knows, it’s not an inexpensive place to visit. With gasoline prices increasing steadily, the nearly 1,000-mile trip to and from isn’t cheap either. Enter the community. Jeanie Hood, the owner of the Three French Hens antique, home décor and accessories shop in Wildwood, heard about Olderworth’s goal and decided to help. The two knew each other because he had handled traffic control at events the store has held in the past. As fate would have it, Jo Beck, another Wildwood resident and author of “Wildwood,” a recently published book about the West County community, coincidentally happened to ask Hood about selling her work in the store. “Perfect,” Hood thought, quickly concluding she could contribute her store’s share of the book price to help sponsor Olderworth’s trip and participation in the May event. Beck had no problem with that arrangement and was happy to be involved in the effort. Olderworth’s role in this year’s observance will be different from what it was last year. Currently Wildwood’s only motorcycle officer, he will put his Harley-Davidson, law enforcement-equipped cycle on a trailer and take it with him to Washington. There, he and other motorcycle-mounted colleagues from various cities throughout the nation will serve as escorts for buses transporting survivors of police officers from the airport to their hotels. Doc’s Harley-Davidson of Kirkwood is loaning Olderworth the trailer that will carry the gleaming, black machine for the

Wildwood motorcycle police officer Jeff Olderworth and Jeanie Hood, owner of the Three French Hens store in Wildwood, hold Jo Beck’s book “Wildwood.” Sales of the book will help sponsor Olderworth’s participation in National Police Week activities in Washington, D.C., in May.

Washington trip. Last year’s observance attracted nearly 40,000 law enforcement officers and survivors. This year’s activities include a May 13 candlelight vigil and a memorial service on the west side of the U.S. Capitol on May 15. The St. Louis County Police Welfare Association again will sponsor others from the county police force attending this year’s event. In addition to Association and County Police leaders, four or five members of the force’s Pipes and Drum band will participate, Olderworth said. Wildwood contracts with St. Louis County Police to provide law enforcement officers to the community. In addition to proceeds from book sales at Three French Hens, cash contributions supporting local officers’ participation can be made to the Welfare Association at any St. Louis County Police location.

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Stricter hunting, firearm regulations considered in Wildwood By SARAH WILSON The city of Wildwood on April 10 held a public hearing at its administration/public works subcommittee meeting to hear the opinions of residents regarding stricter regulations for hunting and firearms. The question arose after Wildwood resident Tom Mitchell gave a presentation at the Feb. 27 City Council work session calling for an amendment to the city’s current hunting and firearms regulations to restrict the types of firearms permitted for hunting east of Hwy. 109. He recommended that shotguns and muzzleloaders be prohibited because the modern versions of these types of firearms are more lethal than older types, resulting in a larger shooting range and a danger to others. He said hunting in the east of Hwy. 109 should be limited to bows, atlatls, crossbows, shotgun pellets and .22 caliber guns or airguns. Mitchell did not attend the meeting but in an email said he has no intention to make this a crusade on his part or a political issue.

“You’re going to end up spending $100,000 or more to bring in a group of professional hunters to shoot these things” – Marc Perez “I simple suggested common sense after hearing the number of shots in our area increase exponentially over the past few years, and it truly has me concerned for my safety, the safety of my family and neighbors and our pets and animals,” Mitchell said. However, resident John Gragnani said he helped to create the city’s original firearms guidelines, and a request to ban firearms east of Hwy. 109 “seems a bit out of line.” He said he has heard of no one in Wildwood being injured by a firearm. “Why then are we trying to write more law?” Gragnani asked. “Besides, limiting the type of firearm would be hard to enforce and solves very little. … This would be a disaster if for no other reason than the deer population would explode. “Let me point out that there are more deer struck by cars than are taken by hunting in this city.” Resident Marc Perez agreed and said using smaller ammunition, “you’re going

to have a lot of wounded deer walking around Wildwood.” “You’re going to end up spending $100,000 or more to bring in a group of professional hunters to shoot these things,” Perez said. “There’s no need for that. We need to manage the Wildwood deer population, and the only way to do that is by hunting, whether it’s done by recreational hunters or by laying out the money to bring in professional hunters and shoot them. That’s expensive, it’s wasteful and it’s

unnecessary.” Resident Dan Topik suggested instead of adding stricter regulations, just make the existing laws more clearly defined. “We do not need a demarcation that is Hwy. 109,” Topik said. “We should either allow open carry in the city of Wildwood or we should not.” Resident Ben Young said there have been times when he saw a deer population that was emaciated, which is an indication of overpopulation. He said in order to get

a hunting permit or license, hunters are required to attend a hunter safety course. “I feel any additional restriction is unnecessary,” Young said. The committee at its next meeting on May 1 will discuss the matter further; however the City Council will make the final decision. “We’re not making any decisions [tonight],” Councilmember Ron James (Ward 6) said. “We’re just listening, that’s our job here.”

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By JIM ERICKSON The city of Ballwin is considering a multiple year extension of its contract with Allied Waste to provide solid waste and trash pickup services for local residents. The longer-term agreement includes plans to implement a more automated form of solid waste pickup, scheduled increases in rates Ballwin residents will pay and elimination of the optional twice-weekly collection service. A hearing to receive public comments on the proposal will be held on April 23 at 7 p.m. as part of the Ballwin Board of Aldermen meeting. The meeting will be held at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police and Court Center at 300 Park Drive. Tony Lamantia, manager of business development/municipal services for Republic Services, presented the proposal at the Ballwin Board’s April 9 meeting in the form of a letter to Robert Kuntz, city administrator. Republic Services owns Allied Waste. The contract request calls for replacing the current agreement with a 10-year pact expiring at the end of 2022. All Ballwin residents would receive at no additional cost a solid waste container to be used for the more automated pickup system Allied wants to implement. The new trash carts would be similar to those now used for recyclable materials and would come in 90-, 65- and 35-gallon sizes. Beginning in 2013, the monthly fees for trash collection – $22.03, $20.03 and $18.03 – would correspond to the container sizes. According to a rate schedule included in Lamantia’s letter, monthly charges would increase 2 percent in 2014, 2 percent in 2016, 1.5 percent in 2018, 2 percent in

2019, and another 2 percent in both 2021 and 2022. The hikes would result in a monthly collection charge of $24.68 for the 90-gallon container in 2022. However, if Allied is hit with any new tax or fee or if fuel costs exceed $5 a gallon, the company asks for good faith discussions with the city on the impact of such events on the business. Lamantia’s proposal also requests optional, unlimited one-year extensions at the end of the new agreement. Anyone now using and paying for one of the solid waste carts would have the monthly charge for the container halted beginning in 2013. Anyone using an additional container would pay a $5 monthly rental fee. Lamantia said his company is considering conversion of its waste collection vehicles to burn natural gas. For that reason and the change to the more automated form of solid waste pickup, the firm is seeking a longer-term agreement. As part of the new agreement, Allied would set up a new pickup schedule, with collection of recyclables, solid waste and yard waste being on the same day. All customers would be notified about how the new schedule affects them and would receive the new solid waste containers no later than Nov. 30. Only 40 of Allied’s 9,800 Ballwin customers now use twice-a-week service for collection of solid waste and that option would be discontinued under the proposal. “The city of Ballwin is an important customer, and we hope you will agree that our proposal is a strong indication of the importance that we place on our partnership,” Lamantia’s letter stated.

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Ballwin considers backyard chickens for single-family homes By JIM ERICKSON A group of Ballwin residents asked the city’s Board of Aldermen to approve a measure that would allow keeping chickens in the backyards of single-family residences. The Board agreed to look into the matter and will check ordinances that other cities have approved. Making the case for the proposal were Ken and Beth Miller and Michael Coggin. Beth Miller said the local foods movement is gaining ground nationwide, and strong support for backyard chickens has led more than 500 towns and cities to pass laws permitting the birds. Among those in the St. Louis area that now permit backyard chickens are the cities of St. Louis, Clayton, Ladue, Maplewood, Shrewsbury, Richmond Heights, Kirkwood, Creve Coeur and Ellisville, she said.

and adults also learn about food sources and the responsibilities related to animal keeping, he asserted. Commenting on concerns voiced about keeping backyard chickens, Ken Miller quoted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as saying avian flu isn’t an issue with small backyard chickens. Odor also is not a problem when a coop housing four to 12 chickens is kept clean. A 40-pound dog generates more solid waste than 10 chickens, he added. Concerns about property values decreas-

ing and perceptions by neighbors have been erased by the fact that major cities such as Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Denver support backyard chicken keeping, Ken Miller noted. Modern coop designs for micro-flocks have created housing that can be “totally charming, upscale and even whimsical,” his statement continued. Locally, Amishmade chicken coops are being sold in Kirkwood and show high-quality design and construction, he said. The group presented a petition signed by

24 Ballwin residents supporting backyard chicken raising. The Ballwin Board took no action on the request pending further investigation of the concept. Earlier this year, both Creve Coeur and Ellisville established regulations for keeping private, non-commercial, non-breeding hens. In Creve Coeur, up to nine hens may be kept on a single-family lot that is at least 7,500 square feet in total land area. In Ellisville, just four hens are allowed per lot. Roosters are forbidden in both communities.

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Restrictions on residential flocks should include a ban on roosters; that eggs produced be for family consumption, not a commercial endeavor; that chicken numbers be limited according to lot size; and coops provide a specified amount of enclosed and outdoor space for each bird, Beth Miller added. Further, the structures should provide protection from predators and be maintained properly. That includes removal of manure or promptly tilling it into the soil or a compost pile, she said. Coggin said raising chickens is a natural extension of growing your own fruits and vegetables. Knowing what home-raised birds eat and their living conditions eliminates concerns about residues of antibiotics, hormones and pesticides. In addition, chickens are excellent at controlling all types of bugs and insects and reduce the amount of household garbage by eating organic kitchen waste. Children

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On the August 7 Ballot The debate over Missouri’s new district maps has come to a close, but the confusion remains as voters struggle to determine in which districts they reside and which candidates will be on the August primary. The map above provides an overview of district boundaries, but for help in determining exactly where a particular street falls, readers may want to turn to the interactive maps on the Office of Administration’s website at oa.mo.gov/bp/redistricting/index.htm. As of the filing deadline on March 27 at 5 p.m., the following candidates have filed for the Aug. 7, 2012 state primary. GOVERNOR • Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon (D), Incumbent - Jefferson City • Clay Thunderhawk (D) - Ellington • William B. Campbell (D) - California John D. Weiler (R) - Pevely • David (Dave) Spence (R) - St. Louis • Bill Randles (R) - Liberty • Fred Sauer (R) - St. Louis • Jim Higgins (L) - Creve Coeur • Leonard Steinman (L) - Jefferson City LT. GOVERNOR • Peter Kinder (R), Incumbent - Jefferson City • Susan Montee (D) - Jefferson City • Dennis Weisenburger (D) - St. Joseph • Fred Kratky (D) - St. Louis • Becky Lee Plattner (D) - Grand Pass • Judy Baker (D) - Columbia • Sara Lampe (D) - St. Louis • Jackie Townes McGee (D) - Hayti • Bill (William) Haas (D) - St. Louis • Charles W. Kullmann (R) - St. Louis • Brad Lager (R) - Savannah • Mike Carter (R) - St. Charles • Matthew Copple (L) - Gladstone • Cynthia L. Davis (C) - O’Fallon SECRETARY OF STATE • Jason Kander (D) - Kansas City • MD Rabbi Alam (D) - Kansas City • Scott Rupp (D) - Wentzville • Shane Schoeller (D) - Bolivar • Bill Stouffer (D) - Marshall • Cisse W. Spragins (L) - Kansas City • Justin Harter (C) - Columbia STATE TREASURER • Clint Zweifel (D)- Incumbent - St. Louis

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That printer was St. Louis’ A. C. Clayton Printing Company, a company known for printing fancy labels not books. Rombauer self-published 3,000 books, which included the edition available at the Greater St. Louis Book Fair. Selling the book fell to Rombauer’s friends who to Becker said, “made sales lively, but not brisk enough to suit her.” Meanwhile, the manuscript of an enlarged “Joy” was making the rounds and in 1936 a full-fledged, “authentic publication” was produced by Bobbs-Merrill. “All of our books are donated, and every year we get some amazing treasures,” said Pat McKinnis, chairperson of this year’s event. “We are delighted to offer this iconic book, which is treasured by cooks and families everywhere. Of course, we sell thousands of books and you never know what you may find.” The Greater St. Louis Book Fair will be held at West County Center and is open to the public on the following dates. • April 26: 4-9:30 p.m. – Opening Night, $10 General Admission • April 27: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Free • April 28: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Free; Shopping for Persons with Disabilities: 9-10 a.m. • April 29: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. – Half-Price Day

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ROSE award recipients Fifteen recipients received the Rockwood Datewhich of issue: School District’s ROSE award, recognizes individuals who show excellence Client: of character, performance,Size: leadership and service to the Rockwood School District. Award recipients are: Colors: • Nichole Ballard-Long, teacher, Pictures: Lafayette High Logos: • Leanne Cantu, administrator, Copy: Adventure Club • Carla Cordes, bus driver, Chesterfield Elementary • Lisa Friederich, classroom assistant, Wildwood Middle • Mary Grimm, teacher, Stanton Elementary • Debra Howard, bus driver, Chesterfield Elementary • Sheila D. Jones, parent volunteer, Green Pines • Mimi Levy, teacher, Babler Elementary • Amy Rekart, teacher, Early Childhood Special Education, Uthoff Valley • Katherine Seversen, teacher, Rockwood South Middle • Maureen Smith, teacher,

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The Parkway School District Transportation Department was awarded the “Certificate of Fleet Excellence” from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the “Exemplary Fleet Maintenance Award” from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for an outstanding showing in its annual school bus inspection. In the first inspection, 145 buses (98 percent) passed, and three were found to have small defects, which were repaired immediately and re-inspected. The inspectors thoroughly examined each bus, including brakes, steering, safety equipment, emergency exits, lights and the crossing control arm. This is the 22nd consecutive year in which the Parkway fleet has scored above 90 percent.

Ross Elementary was selected as a finalist for the 2012 National School of Character. In 2011, Ross was selected as a Missouri School program of Character and was a National Finalist. The Character Education Partnership sponsors the School of Character programs to recognize schools and districts that demonstrate an exemplary level of implementation of its 11 Principles of Effective Character Education and identify sites to serve as models. Schools and districts that achieve the status agree to offer guidance and outreach to others in their journey in character education. Ross will submit additional data and have a site visit in April. The NSOC Review Panel will convene in early May to select the National Schools of Character from among the pool of finalists.

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In conjunction with April’s “Alcohol Awareness Month” and in response to the growing problem of prescription medication abuse and heroin addiction among St. Louis county youth, the Rockwood DrugFree Coalition is partnering with several school districts and community organizations to host “Breaking Thru Barriers: The Power of Parents” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, at St. Luke’s Hospital, located at 224 S. Woods Mill Road. The event is geared for parents, adolescents, teens and other concerned community members to provide practical suggestions to help children and youth make safe choices regarding underage drinking, drug use and other unhealthy behaviors. For more information, visit rockwoodcoalition.org.

Chesterfield Day School student Aanjaneyaa Venkataraman recently received recognition as a national student winner for a perfect score in the Continental Venkataraman Mathematics League contest at the Pythagorean, fourth-grade level. The Continental Mathematics League contest is conducted with students across the United States and consists of a series of five tests for grades four, five and six. Each of the monthly 30-minute tests includes six challenging word problems that require a broad range of problem-solving strategies. Students compete in either the Euclidean or Pythagorean division. Although both divisions are challenging and require excellent analytical and computational skills, the Pythagorean division is particularly rigorous.

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Parkway student gets surprise visit By KATE UPTERGROVE On Jan. 19, Parkway Southwest Middle School student, Chandler Davis, (a.k.a. “Warrior”) almost died as the result of a severe asthma attack, which happened in the family home at 6:22 p.m. When Chandler collapsed, his dad called for an ambulance, but the family lives in a 102-year-old home on an unmarked street and the ambulance couldn’t find the house. Desperate, his dad drove Chandler to the Seventh Precinct Police Station in Valley Park, where Sgt. Peggy Trittler and Officer Travis Knoop started CPR and waited for an ambulance to take Chandler to St. Clare Health Center in Fenton and then to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center via Life Flight helicopter. For days it was touch and go, but when

Chandler recovered one of the things he wanted most was to meet the police officers who saved his life. On March 12 he got his wish when Sgt. Trittler and Officer Knoop arrived via police helicopter in a surprise visit to Southwest Middle. As Chandler’s story became known, members of the community realized there was something they could do. An April 28 trivia night and silent auction dubbed, “A Celebration of Life and Community,” will help with Chandler’s medical bills and other family needs. The trivia night will be held at Andre’s Banquet Center, 4254 Telegraph Road, from 7-11 p.m. and is open to all. Learn more and make reservations online at davistrivianight.wikispaces.com.

Rockwood administrator resigns By MARCIA GUCKES Nancy Dubois, one of the Rockwood School District administrators who was a focus of controversy has resigned after one year of service. Her resignation becomes effective June 30. Dubois was hired last June from the same Minnesota school district that had employed Superintendent Bruce Borchers. But the controversy began when a number of residents raised questions at a School Board meeting, June 25, regarding the need to hire more administrators, their salaries, and their previous service as $1,800-per-day Rockwood consultants while still employed full-time by the Anoka-Hennepin School District in suburban Minneapolis. Dubois was hired to the newly created position of executive director of learning and support services and reported directly to Randy Smasl, the other administrator hired from Minnesota. Her salary of $125,000 was $45,042 more than she had been making as

the secondary teaching and learning specialist for gifted and talented for the district in Minnesota. In an email to West Newsmagazine, Dubois said, “While Nancy Dubois I’ve appreciated the opportunity to be in Rockwood, my responsibilities to my family are such that I need to seek professional opportunities that are closer to them.” Rockwood also has accepted the resignation of Suzanne Johnson, director of continuous improvement, a position also created as part of the restructuring. Borchers is considering whether to fill the vacant positions. In an email to West Newsmagazine, he stated, “In the spirit of continuous improvement, I am taking this opportunity to evaluate the current organizational structure and determine if there are areas that might benefit from some changes.”

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Members of the MOSAICS Academy fifth-grade class at Pierremont Elementary gather around a class-made hovercraft. Back row, from left: Pierremont teacher Michelle Braungardt, Neil Tomala, Leah Avise, Will Bias, Jack Fox, Serena Gao, Tavis Cameron, Assistant Principal Fran Nieburg, Peyton Gaskill and Justin Cupps. Front row, from left: Kati Prince, Danielle Brunig, Deirdre Jost, Hannah O’Grady, Matt Boyd, Yatin Chandar (on hovercraft) and Natalie Shpringman.

A telephone call quickly changed a recent, typical day at Parkway School District’s Pierremont Elementary into a time for celebration. The call – from an office of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – was to announce that a group of fifth graders in the school’s MOSAICS Academy had submitted the winning entry in NASA’s nationwide “Spaced Out Sports Challenge.” A contest for those in grades five through eight, the competition enables students to apply Newton’s laws of motion by designing a game for International Space Station astronauts to play in space as a way to help maintain their physical condition in a microgravity environment. The call sparked considerable activity at Pierremont as the MOSAICS Academy students quickly gathered to participate in the speaker phone conversation with NASA. Dr. Keith Marty, Parkway’s superintendent of schools, Dr. Bonnie Maxey, assistant superintendent of elementary schools and early childhood, and Kathleen Cain, Pierremont principal, also joined the call and congratulated the class members. “It is so rewarding to see these students’ creativity and intelligence acknowledged with this wonderful honor,” said Marty. Parkway is very fortunate to be able to provide through the MOSAICS Academy the unique support and instruction these highly gifted individuals deserve.” The MOSAICS Academy class at Pierremont draws exceptionally gifted kindergarten through fifth-grade students from Parkway’s schools.

Michelle Braungardt, the Pierremont teacher who supervised the contest entry, said a NASA team will come to the school in May for an all-student assembly to celebrate the winning entry. The event also will feature science learning stations geared for the elementary school level. A specific date for the visit will be announced later. Highlighting the game development process were an assortment of creative ideas that had to be discussed, analyzed and agreed on, scripting and filming a video telling about the game, materials used to create it and the game’s objectives and rules, as well as composing a playbook containing all that information and other details in written form. The overall process took three weeks, although only a class session or two each school day was devoted to it. “It was a pretty intense time,” said Braungardt. “A lot of decisions had to be made, a lot of teamwork was required and there was a lot of work to get done in a short period.” The pressure increased when the team discovered some of NASA’s rules had changed and some work already completed had to be redone. One of the decisions that sparked early debate was which of the games they had thought up would be the one they would complete and enter in the contest. Another design the students considered was a game they named “Cosmic Trashcan.” The design the group ultimately selected was “Starfield,” a game in which astronauts will compete by maneuvering their way through an obstacle course known as the starfield and collecting “power stars”

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM while doing so. Then, astronauts will throw their collected stars at a black hole target to earn points. With up to five players participating, the one with the most points wins. With only one player, the competition is against the clock. NASA provided a lengthy list of materials that students could use to create their game but only five items or types of materials could be selected. The Parkway team chose drawing paper, duct tape, scissors, a 50-meter role of dental floss and a Sharpie. The students concluded that dental floss could create a challenging obstacle course in a weightless environment. The power stars are wadded up pieces of paper wrapped in duct tape and labeled with a Sharpie. Scissors came in handy for creating the black hole target and cutting up the drawing paper to provide the raw material for the stars. “The game could be played here on earth, but it wouldn’t be as hard or as much fun,” said team member Matt Boyd. “The stars wouldn’t float around like they will in space so you would need to fasten them to something or hang them from the ceiling.” “In space, the players are floating around, too, so they have to figure out how to move to get around the dental floss obstacle course,” he continued. “On earth, you’d just step over whatever was in the way.” NASA set other specific requirements for every entry. The playbook had to be

submitted in a specified format via email to a NASA address and the video had to be uploaded to YouTube. Students provided all the video narration and had all the lead roles in making and demonstrating the game. Included in the video was footage showing the students building a hovercraft used to simulate a weightless feeling and to provide a specific example of Newton’s laws of motion. Airflow from a powerful blower mounted on the vehicle and directed through a hole in its wooden base actually could lift the platform off the ground. Although the hovercraft was not part of the game itself, NASA judges probably were impressed by the video footage showing the device with a smiling student aboard skimming a few inches above the classroom floor and gliding in whatever direction it was pushed. “We really didn’t expect to win,” said Yatin Chandar, one of the 15 students involved in the project, “because we knew we would be one of the youngest teams. “But it’s kind of neat knowing we beat sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade kids.” The MOSAICS video submitted to NASA may be viewed online at youtube.com/ watch?v=M_bzEVOmh98&feature=youtu.be. NASA has a host of educational resources for teachers and students from kindergarten through college level. Learn more at education.ssc.nasa.gov/spacedoutsports.asp.

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Do the right thing Canyon Reed, a secon-grade student at Eureka Elementary, recently was honored with a “Do the Right Thing” award. School Counselor Shirley Mueller nominated Reed for the award after learning of his decision to participate in St. Jude’s Math-a-Thon instead of attending a youth football camp. “Canyon’s parents told him he could participate in one of the two events, and he chose the math-athon because he said the children at St. Jude’s needed him,” Mueller said. “He is a sensitive and Canyon Reed with Lynn White, Eureka Elementary caring young man who is attuned principal, and Shirley Mueller, school counselor. with the needs of others.” Moved by Reed’s decision, Mueller shared the story with Farrell Shelton, the head football coach at Eureka High. Shelton was impressed with Reed’s decision and arranged for him to receive a scholarship to attend the football camp. “Canyon is an athletic kid, and it’s wonderful for him to have this opportunity,” Mueller said. “It was wonderful to surprise him with this news at the awards ceremony.” “Do the Right Thing” is sponsored by the St. Louis City and County police departments, KMOV-Channel 4, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, Commerce Bank, McDonald’s, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Belleville, Memorial Hospital of Belleville, Sigma-Aldrich, Whalen Security, The Magic House, Saint Louis Science Center and Cooperating School Districts. It is designed to recognize and reward youth who have distinguished themselves by exhibiting positive character traits.

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Westminster’s Penning selected for Youth National Team Westminster Christian Academy junior Mitch Penning recently learned he is one of 19 players selected for the United States’ Youth National Team. The team will compete in a tournament in Tijuana, Mexico, June 30-July 8. “Hundreds of kids try out for USA teams every year and it was an honor to be selected as one of the best that tried out,” Penning said. “The youth national team will train together for a few days in the beginning of May (May 3-8 in Los Angeles) and then we will go back home until we play again in the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) qualifier.” In the tournament, the USA will play Mexico, Brazil, Canada and Argentina among others. “I plan to gain as much as I can from this experience and use it to make me a better volleyball player,” Penning said. “These are some of the best coaches in America and will be the highest level of volleyball I can play at my age. I plan to take full advantage of this experience.” Westminster Christian Academy boys volleyball coach Jean Evans is happy for Penning.

The Sean Oliver Scholarship awards $1,000 for one academic year to a rising senior with a true Kennedy spirit, academic achievement and financial need. “Competing against higher levels of competition always makes a player better,” Evans said. “It also forces a level of maturity on them, as it comes with a high profile. People who watch our team play expect something special out of him, and that’s a lot of pressure on a teenager. He’s learning to adjust to that, which will help on the court and in life.” Evans said Penning’s teammates are happy he has been selected to play for the U.S. team.

High school baseball Kennedy High School on April 30 will host its annual Sean Oliver Day at Kennedy Catholic Ballpark to celebrate the life of No. 22. The Kennedy Celts will be hosting St. Pius at 4:15 p.m. Concessions and donations will benefit the Sean Oliver Scholarship with a portion of the proceeds benefiting leukemia research. Oliver, “Mr. JFK,” fought a tough battle with leukemia and passed away just weeks after his 2002 graduation. Oliver is described as a person who loved Kennedy and lived to make it a better place. His hope was to enter the medical field and he looked forward to the day when he would help find a cure for leukemia.

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Youth wrestling The Bonhomme Wrestling Club recently won the Missouri USA State Wrestling Tournament held at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo. The club won by a small margin. Bonhomme had 94 points to top second-place Fulton’s Eiremen Elite’s total of 91 points and third-place Neosho Wildcat Extreme’s 90 points. It was the first time in eight years since the Missouri USA State trophy has come to the St. Louis side of the state, said coach Joe Wier. “We beat some very tough programs all over the state of Missouri,” Wier said. “In the Missouri youth wrestling world this is

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Chesterfield Falcons soar to victory in USA Hockey National Championships By WARREN MAYES The Chesterfield Falcons hockey team learned it’s how you finish that counts. The Falcons won the AA title game of the USA Hockey Tier II 16-and-Under National Championships to become national champions, defeating the Charlotte Jr. Checkers, of Charlotte, N.C., 7-3. Chesterfield went 6-0 in five days and outscored their opponents 25-15 to claim the championship held at the Cornerstone Community Center in Green Bay, Wis. The team, coached by Nick Lamia, is composed of boys age 16 and under (with all players born in 1995 or 1996). “It is my first national title,” Lamia said. “I think my greatest satisfaction is that this team peaked at the very end and we just happened to get rewarded for it. It was an amazing journey.” The club plays in the Chesterfield Hockey Association, Inc., which was founded in 1995 as a not-for-profit corporation established for the development and operation of amateur youth hockey in west St. Louis County. In 1996, CHA commenced play as a member of the Missouri Amateur Hockey Association, the local USA Hockey governing body for this area. Michael Parisot led Chesterfield with eight points on four goals and four assists. Nick Haydon added four goals and two assists and Jake Champaign contributed three goals and two assists to lead the club offensively. Goalies Aaron Brickman and Dan Kern each went 3-0. Kern was in goal for the championship. In the tournament, the Falcons defeated the Rhode Island Saints 5-4, the Golden Wolves of Florida 4-3, the Clifton Park (N.Y.) Dynamos 4-3, the Allen (Texas) Americans 1-0 and the Ashburn (Va.) Xtreme 3-2 to reach the title game. Going into the tourney, Lamia said he had some doubts about what team would show up.

“I was concerned because I wasn’t sure, if we were going to be satisfied, just getting there,” Lamia said. “We did not have our best practices prior. I felt they were almost too loose. I let them know that and kicked them off the ice at a practice the night before we left and demanded they come back refocused. They came back much sharper and they never looked back.” “Our last game was our most complete game,” Lamia said. “They played as perfect of a game as they could have played. The Falcons celebrated big-time after winning the national title. “Everyone was so excited,” Lamia said. “I think we were all exhausted so we were relieved that the mental and physical challenges were over.” Members of the Falcons are: defensemen Ken Behlmann, Cam Brinkmeyer, Jacob Debus, Kyle Meeh, Mitch Miller, Curtis Saunders and forwards Zack Bross, Jake Champaign, Brendan Duggan, Ethan Gremminger, Matt Groppenbacher, Nick Haydon, Kyle Johnson, Trevor Johnson, Tommy Kueser, Michael Parisot, Corey Quinn, Drew Schwietz. Most of these boys will move up in age group for next season. “That’s how it should be,” Lamia said. “Our main goal is to move players on from here to AAA and beyond.” Still, Lamia wants to keep hold of this championship for a while. “I am just so proud of every single one of them. We were one of the hardest working teams in the country,” Lamia said. Lamia hopes his players got more than a national title from this year. Before he left the locker room for the third period, he gave the boys a message: “I was opening the door and I looked back and yelled, ‘It’s not how you start,’ and they all finished the phrase together, ‘It’s how you finish.’ That phrase summed up our unbelievable year.”

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Falcons 18-and-Under wins national title in Michigan By WARREN MAYES Reflecting on his third national championship coaching the Chesterfield Falcons 18 & Under team, Lindsay Middlebrook said, “It never gets old.” The Falcons beat the Florida Junior Panthers 3-1 in the USA Hockey Tier II AA 18-and-Under National Championships title game at Suburban Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich. That marked the second Chesterfield Hockey Association team to win a national championships in their age group this month. The Midget Majors are 18-and-under teams (with 1995, 1994 and 1993 birth year players). Middlebrook, who also coached Lafayette during the high school hockey season, said he thought his team would do well in Michigan. The squad, which finished with a 39-11-3 record, was ranked No. 1 in its age group most of the season. “We were confident,” Middlebrook said. “We have two other teams in the top 10 in the country in Affton and Bridgeton that we play so it was tough to get out of the regionals. We knew we could play. “At the nationals, 12 teams qualify. Typically, half are very legitimate contenders for the championship. We knew we’d be on the favorites going into the nationals and we were fine with that.” During the season, the Falcons were consistent. There were no long losing streaks. “Sometimes, rankings are a little misleading,” Middlebrook said. “As a guiding stick, we realized we were one of the best teams in the country this year. We were as consistent a team as any I’ve ever had and I’ve been doing this more than 25 years.” The Falcons finished first in the Central States Developmental Hockey League but were upset in the league playoffs. The Chicago Huskies beat Chesterfield 1-0 in

Chicago. Chesterfield defeated the West Haven (Conn.) Blue Devils 8-0 to open pool play before losing 2-1 to the Florida Junior Panthers. The Falcons followed that with a 6-1 win over the Tri-Cities (Wash.) Junior Americans. In the quarterfinals, Chesterfield defeated the Mission (Ariz.) Ice 9-2. In the semifinals, the Falcons scored a 4-3 victory over the Richmond (Va.) Royals to earn a rematch with the Junior Panthers for the championship. Florida took a 1-0 lead with 5:39 to go in the first period on a Freddy Kasten power-play goal, with the assist provided by Bryan Kubota. Chesterfield tied the score at 1-1 on a goal by Mark Jones, with assists by Wilder Politte and Jacob Kaufman, with 2:17 to go in the second period. The score stayed tied until the third period. With 8:17 remaining Daniel Warnecke scored off assists by Nicholas Walters and Callahan Heimos. Nicholas Fontana tacked on the insurance marker. Fontana scored off a pass from Kaufman and Nicolas Brocksmith. The shot just eluded the stick of Florida goalie Austin Luboff. Middlebrook said he was proud of his team. They played so well all year and were ranked No. 1 for most of it. Plus, they know about the recent history of two teams winning national titles. “When they come here to play for Chesterfield, they know the past history,” Middlebrook said. “There’s that expectation of maybe getting a national championship. There is that pressure from day one of getting to the finals. “There was relief after the game with Florida I think. There was euphoria, too, but there was relief. All season long, we got everybody’s best game. Everybody wants a shot at the No. 1 guys.”

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Whitfield baseball coach takes cross-cultural service project to Poland By WARREN MAYES Whitfield baseball coach Mike Pomatto spent his recent spring break performing a labor of love with some students – teaching English to Polish youngsters. “There were nine students and two chaperones,” said Pomatto, who is a social studies teacher. “It wasn’t at all about sports. We went there to help my friends and for the Whitfield students to experience the culture of Poland first-hand.” The trip to Poland last month come about due to Pomatto’s past experience. In 2007, he received a Fulbright-Hays grant to visit Russia and Poland. “I spent 40 days there that summer, about 20 days in each country,” Pomatto said. “The next fall, teachers at an elementary school in Warsaw contacted the Fulbright office there about sharing projects between students. Those teachers have become good friends, and we’ve exchanged projects since then.” The Whitfield students volunteered to go to Poland as a service project. While there, they tutored students in English. “It was quite helpful for the Polish kids to hear authentic English-language speakers,” Pomatto said. “The Whitfield students were able to experience Polish culture directly, as they stayed with host families for the duration of the trip. That experience alone made the trip invaluable.” Getting from St. Louis to any place is not as easy as it used to be. For this trip, the Whitfield group flew from St. Louis to Chicago to London to Warsaw. The day the group left, heavy storms hit the city. “Our flight was delayed for nearly three hours, so we were rushed through each connecting flight,” Pomatto said. “There were some bumps along the road, but overall we arrived safely. Then our luggage came two days later.” The first three days, the group were in the classroom tutoring Polish elementary students.

“In the evening, we had dinner out at a Czech restaurant, took in the Opera at the Warsaw National Theater and toured the Old Town,” Pomatto said. One day, the group took a charter to Krakow to visit the Wawel Castle and the Old Town there. In addition, the Whitfield group visited Auschwitz before returning to St. Louis. “We also had a chance to visit two secondary schools with whom we hope to have student exchanges in the future,” Pomatto said. “We were guests of the district mayor, who welcomed us to Targowek, a district of Warsaw. On the final day, we put on workshops for students participating in an English Olympiad, an English-speaking spelling bee of sorts. “Our kids were amazing. I was so impressed with how well they worked with the younger children, and, despite long days, how enthusiastic they were to help them learn. They developed creative games to help the kids, continually thinking of new ways to teach.” Whitfield students easily interacted with kids their age as well. “I was very proud how easily they socialized with the high school students,” Pomatto said. “There was only a brief period until they began talking and learning from each other. All of the kids have a number of Facebook friends that they never imagined they would.” Staying with host families showed the students how others lived. “I loved hearing the stories the kids had from their time with their host families,” Pomatto said. “It’s one thing to visit the country as a tourist, but to live with a family for 10 days helped the kids truly understand the culture of Poland. And I cannot say enough about how welcoming the families were. They are, without a doubt, the most gracious hosts anyone can have.” Pomatto said he plans to make this an annual trip with Whitfield students.

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person,” said Steward, who worked as a registered nurse until 1987, when she made the decision to stay at home to raise two children with her husband, David. In her preteen Steward years, Steward canvased the neighborhood collecting donations for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. At 15, she worked at the Red Cross in the disaster area and of that experience said: “I enjoyed that so much. That was one of my best summers ever.” Today, Steward sits on the board of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis Art Museum and the St. Louis Symphony. “My joy has always come through helping and serving people,” said Steward. Asked what inspires or motivates her to volunteer, Steward credits her faith. “My faith in God … I think that’s what he has for all of us to do … to do as much as we can to help each other,” Steward said. Carol J. Voss Voss’ passion runs deep for organizations that promote the arts and education, social justice and wellness throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan community. Voss “As a St. Louis native, I want to help make this a better place for people to live, work and raise a family for generations to come,” said Voss. She serves on the board of directors for both the Arts and Education Council and the Shakespeare Festival St Louis. She also co-chairs the Capital Campaign for SouthSide Early Childhood Center and CHARACTERplus and is involved with the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis, Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club, Doorways Interfaith AIDS Housing Programs and the Cancer Support Community. “I just put my heart and soul into the causes I believe in,” said Voss, who shares three children and four grandchildren with her husband of 42 years. “I am pleased to be the first Eureka resiSee WEST COUNTY WOMEN, next page

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dent to be selected to receive the Women of Achievement Award,” said Voss. Mary Pillsbury Wainwright When Wainwright’s first husband was diagnosed with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, he expressed a desire to help others battle the disease. When he died at age 38, Wainwright Wainwright founded the William Edward Heitz Memorial Research Fund of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the William Edward Heitz Foundation and the Diamond Ball and, in 1987, donated to the Cancer Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center – all in honor of her late husband. “We’ve had 25 Diamond Balls and the profits of those went to the research fund,” said Wainwright, who is a professional singer, owner of Mary Pillsbury Fine Jewelry Company of Frontenac and wife of John Wainwright. “We’ve raised millions of dollars that have prolonged the lives of 100,000 to 200,000 patients.”

And Wainwright’s commitment to making a difference does not end there. She sits on the foundation board of Missouri Baptist University and helped design the Pillsbury Chapel, where a thousand people can come together for chamber concerts and worship. A lover of music, Wainwright sits on the board of the Sheldon Concert Hall, and is the co-founder and vice president of Washington University’s Friends of Music. She gifted each organization with a new concert Steinway piano, in memory of her deceased parents, and presents a Washington University student with a scholarship in music every year. Wainwright is on the board of the Missouri Mansion Prevention, Inc., and had a harp made especially for the governor’s mansion. Asked what motivates her to volunteer, she said she does not consider what she does as volunteer work. “I’m just motivated to follow my visions on what I think needs to be done to help society and other people,” Wainwright said. “… if I set a goal, I reach it.” The 2012 Women of Achievement awards luncheon is Thursday, May 17, at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. Tickets are $60. To make a reservation, contact Megan McFadden at (314) 421-2005.

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Creve Coeur Days finds new home Creve Coeur Days, recently in danger of being canceled for 2012, will be held this year, thanks to the generosity of De Smet Jesuit High School. De Smet’s president, Fr. Wally Sidney, S.J., offered to host the annual celebration which was seeking a new location after Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital declined to renew for 2012. The new dates for the annual four-day event are set for June 14, 15, 16 and 17. “De Smet Jesuit is pleased to be able to host this year’s Creve Coeur Days in June,” Fr. Sidney said. “Our school motto is “Men for Others,” and providing a home for this year’s festivities seemed to be a natural thing for us to do. As proud members of the Creve Coeur community since 1967, we want to ensure that a time-honored family tradition like Creve Coeur Days continues to thrive in our city.” The high school is located at 233 N. New Ballas Road, north of Ladue Road. The large carnival, centerpiece of the fourday fundraising event, will be held on the school grounds. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for charitable donations by Creve Coeur Days, Inc., the nonprofit group of area volunteers that plans and runs the event. More than $180,000 has been donated to area charitable and philanthropic organizations in the years since

the event began. “We are delighted that Fr. Sidney and the high school came to our rescue,” said Jan Becker, president of the Creve Coeur Days Board. “There are few sites left in the Creve Coeur area large enough to accommodate our festival, and we were in danger of having to cancel the event for the first time in the 45 years since it began. Coincidentally, the year 1967 when De Smet first came to Creve Coeur also was the first year for Creve Coeur Days.” Because of time restraints, the event, normally held the third weekend in May, was reset for June 14-17. Planning for the event is proceeding at a rapid rate, Becker said. The Creve Coeur Days website for 2012, crevecoeurdays.com, is currently under revision and should be up and running soon with full information. “We are always looking for people to join our planning group and help with various committees,” Becker pointed out. “If anyone is interested they should contact us by writing to: Creve Coeur Days, Box 410094, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.” As in previous years, families who come to Creve Coeur Days 2012 will be able to enjoy the carnival rides, game booths, entertainment and lots of food and fun.

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And they’re off! Race heats up to put outlet mall in Chesterfield Valley By CAROL ENRIGHT As the competition heats up between two developers to put an outlet mall in Chesterfield Valley, speculation about which mall will be built has reached a fever pitch. However, everyone agrees that there is room for only one outlet mall in Chesterfield. So, who will build it? “We believe we have a clear time advantage,” said Taubman development manager, Nicolai Schultz. His employer is the developer behind Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, a 450,000-square-foot, open-air outlet mall that would fill the strip of land that lies along North Outer Forty Road, west of the Hardee’s Iceplex skating rink and across the highway from Chesterfield Commons. “Not only have we have just cleared our final site plan approval,” said Schultz, “but to get there we’ve gone through the whole litany of checkpoints with all the necessary agencies.”

In a show of confidence, Taubman started moving dirt at its site just eight days after receiving the Chesterfield City Council’s approval of its site plan on March 26. This seemed to tilt the competition Taubman’s way. But that same day, St. Louis Premium Outlets – a joint venture of Simon Property Group and Woodmont Outlets and EWB Development LLC – announced that Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th agreed to anchor its proposed 350,000-square-foot, open-air outlet mall on the south side of Highway 40 east of the Daniel Boone Bridge. As the day unfolded, it became more difficult to discern who had the lead: the developer with the first approved site plan or the one with the first plum retailer? According to Michele Rothstein, spokeswoman for Simon Property Group’s Premium Outlets division, signing Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH gave Simon the edge. “We believe this speaks volumes on the quality of the project,” Rothstein said in an email.

Plans and approvals No one can expect an unbiased answer from competing developers who appear to be playing “chicken” until the other backs off. But surely the folks at Chesterfield City Hall – the ones with the power to approve or reject the plans – would have the inside track on which developer was the surer bet. Aimee Nassif, planning and development services director for Chesterfield, has been working closely with both developers. When asked if she had any inkling about who might have the advantage, Nassif said: “No, I don’t. They’re both moving through, and they’re both getting everything done and taking care of what they need to with us. So I think it will come down to the very last end stages of everything before we actually know if they’re both going to actually start construction or not. “Taubman’s farther along because their site plan’s done and their improvement plans are underway,” Nassif added. But she emphasized that both developers have a lot of work to do. Nassif explained that all the requisite regulatory agencies weigh in at each stage of the development process. So while Taubman already has all of the necessary approvals from agencies such as the Army Corps of

Engineers and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) for its site plan, Nassif said “you need to get agency comments all throughout the process.” “So we’ll get MODOT comments during zoning, we’ll get comments during site plan and we’ll get comments again during the improvement plan,” said Nassif. At an April 9 meeting, Chesterfield’s Planning Commission recommended approval of Simon’s site plan with three modifications. The Planning and Public Works Committee will review that recommendation at its April 19 meeting. If all goes as expected, Simon’s site plan will be voted on at the May 7 City Council meeting. Stephen Coslik, CEO of The Woodmont Company, was at the April 9 meeting. “We believe we’re about 45 days behind Taubman. In the scheme of life, that’s an insignificant time period,” he said. “We don’t think the issue of 45 days is going to determine the success or lack of success of either of the two projects. At the end of the day, the retailers are going to dictate which of these two projects happen.” A side-by-side comparison

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The two proposed outlets would sit on opposite sides of the stretch of Highway 40 that cuts through Chesterfield Valley. Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield would be a linear development that butts up against the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail that runs along the Missouri River. Dog walkers who frequent the levee trail wouldn’t have to drop off their pooch before walking the dog-friendly mall that would include drinking areas and waste pick-up bags. Taubman won’t disclose any tenants until after its scheduled June groundbreaking, but Karen Mac Donald, Taubman director of communications, said shoppers could look forward to a “high-end, designer fashion outlet” featuring 100 to 110 upscale retailers, a food court and motor coach parking for travelers stopping along the busy stretch of Hwy. 40. The competing development, St. Louis Premium Outlets, would be built in a 50-acre tract of land that lies in 134 acres zoned for commercial use called Chesterfield Blue Valley. Similar to Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, St. Louis Premium Outlets would initially feature about 100 stores. Rothstein touted the development’s “racetrack design and village setting” and the developer’s “commitment to providing an upscale, high-quality outlet shopping experience.” Both developers said they are on track for a fall 2013 opening. But before either can woo shoppers to their stores, the first order of business is attracting those upscale retailers. Schultz said Taubman’s development is attractive to retailers due to its proximity to Chesterfield Commons and its visibility and easy access from Highway 40. “I can’t underscore enough the easy on and off,” Schultz said. Coslik is counting on the Simon Group to win over retailers with its “proven track record” of developing more than 30 million square feet of outlet malls. “The retailers know what they’re going to be getting with a Simon premium outlet

center,” said Coslik. What do Chesterfield residents think? Chesterfield residents seem to care little about who will win the race, but they do have strong feelings about an outlet mall being built on the outskirts of their city. Chris Morgan said she is “excited” about the outlet mall. She said she does not regularly shop at Chesterfield Mall and would be more likely to shop at an outlet mall for the brands, discounts and convenience. “When you go to an outlet mall, you can pull up right in front of the store that you want to go to, go to that store and run in, run out,” said Morgan. Morgan said she is hoping the outlet brings in Gymboree, Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor Loft, Pottery Barn, Nordstrom Rack and Ballard Design. “I want good stores. I want stores that you can just pop in and save a little bit of money on the really nice stuff,” she said. Linda Elias, who called herself “antidevelopment,” took a polar opposite view. “I’m totally against it. I think enough is enough. How much shopping do we need?” said Elias. “I’m tired of the overdevelopment, and I’m tired of them ripping up the beautiful land around us. How about more parks with hiking and biking trails?” Kim Mill said she would “only be concerned about what it might take away from local businesses or people who are already established here.” “If it’s going to bring in more revenue without hurting what’s already there – if there’s enough to go around – then I’m OK with it,” said Mill. One Chesterfield man, who asked not to be named, said he is against building an outlet mall in the Valley. “I feel like Chesterfield, for a city of 45-to50,000 people, already has the retail store resources to serve a city of probably five times the size of Chesterfield,” he said. He also worries about the negatives that an outlet mall could bring to the city. See COVER STORY, page 42

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COVER STORY, from page 41 “I’m cognizant of the fact that it would bring some marginal tax dollars to the area,” he said, “but along with that would come more traffic, more crime – and it would probably cannibalize Chesterfield Mall.” What about Chesterfield Mall? The owner of Chesterfield Mall, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., provided no comment for this story, but a company executive vigorously opposed the proposed development at a Chesterfield City Council meeting in November. Mark Waldman, president of Lauries Shoes, is one of the few independent storeowners at Chesterfield Mall. Waldman views the prospect of a new outlet mall in Chesterfield as just “part of the landscape today.” “Realistically, it brings people into the area, which is a positive. There’s not a ton of substitution. If people are used to buying certain brands, certain things will be available on a hit or miss basis at a discount mall, where they’re available ongoing, generally, at regular retail stores,” said Waldman. “Every day, at a Coach store, you get new products that come in and it’s state-of-theart or it’s different. You go down to an offprice store, it’s odds and ends or it’s stuff made for the store. They really don’t hurt

one another dramatically. There’s always the impression that they will.” Waldman acknowledged that there will be “an initial effect” when the outlet mall opens. “It gives people more places to shop. It doesn’t cause people not to shop completely other places. It’s just another place to go,” said Waldman. “A center like that will probably initially cut into malls and also Internet business, and then it will all settle when people find what they like. “The retailer today needs to be on his toes and know what he’s doing. And I think you need to define what you’re all about. If you do that successfully you can survive.” Taubman’s Schultz said that while, years ago, retailers were hesitant to build outlet stores close to their traditional stores, that mindset has changed. “The retailers, over time, have become much more fine-tuned in their distribution channels. They know that they can offer outlet stores without cannibalizing their full line stores,” said Schultz. Even if an outlet mall can exist happily right down the road from Chesterfield Mall, nobody believes that more than one can survive in the Valley – not even the developers. “Only one of the shopping centers will get built,” said Taubman’s Mac Donald. The question is which one.

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underprivileged high school students. Call Walter Bilgram at 236-5562. ••• The 11th annual Friends of Kids with Cancer “Walk with a Friend at Sunrise” is at 9 a.m. (registration is from 7:308:30 a.m.) on Saturday, April 28 at 635 Maryville Centre. A 5K run and 1-mile walk are featured. Sponsorships are available. The pre-registration deadline is April 16; packet pick-up is from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on April 25. Call (314) 275-7440 or visit friendsofkids.com. ••• The West County Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosts mouse races at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Andre’s West, 211 South Old Hwy. 141 in Fenton. Tickets include a buffet dinner of salad, sandwiches and pasta; and drinks including beer, wine, soda and mixed drinks. Ten mouse races, a 50/50 raffle, roulette wheel and silent auction are featured. Tickets are $25 and benefit St. Louis County Police Department, fifth and seventh precincts. Email Kasey at wccpaaa@gmail.com. ••• Tinsel Town Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open and silent auction begins at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, April 28 at St. John Lutheran Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. Mulligans, a 50/50 raffle,

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FAMILY AND KIDS The city of Chesterfield’s 21st annual Earth Day event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. A festival and on-stage entertainment are held inside the Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veteran’s Place Drive, and the drive-thru recycling collection is on the parking lot at Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. A list of items that can be brought for recycling and a schedule of on-stage activities can be found at chesterfield.mo.us. “Buggin’ Out for Earth Day” is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield. Kids enjoy Earthfriendly activities, such as turning juice boxes into boats or using coffee grounds to make decorative medallions. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-12. Visit mobot.org or call (314) 577-5100. ••• The Parks & Recreation Departments of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville and Manchester host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition for area youth between the ages of 7–14 (as of July 17, 2012). The event will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. (rain date is May 5 at 10 a.m.) at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex located at 17925 North Outer 40 Road. No metal spikes are allowed. To register, call 812-9500. ••• Youth Day is from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at the Ellisville Elks Lodge, 1007 New Ballwin Road. Admission is free and includes pony rides, a bounce house, games, food, attendance prizes and more. Call 227-0404.

LIVE PERFORMANCES St. Louis Family Church presents “Godspell” at 7:15 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through April 22, at the church. The musical is based on the Gospel of Matthew. Admission is free; offerings are accepted. For details, call 532-3446 or visit slfc.org. ••• “I Do! I Do!” is at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday from Thursday, April 26 through Sunday, May 13 at Dramatic License Theatre at ARTropolis arts district in Chesterfield Mall. The Tony Award-winning play spans the 50-year mar-

riage of Agnes and Michael Snow. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students and seniors and $18 for military. Visit dramaticlicenseproductions.org or call 220-7012. ••• St. Louis Community College Wildwood presents “The Good Doctor” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, in the school’s multipurpose room. Neil Simon weaves together a variety of short sketches written by Anton Chekhov. For details, visit stlcc.edu/ww. ••• The New Jewish Theatre presents the comedy “Jacob and Jack” from Thursday, May 3-Sunday, May 20 at the Marvin & Harlene Wool Studio Theatre at the JCC’s Staenberg Family Complex. Call (314) 442-3283. ••• West Newsmagazine presents the second annual West County Talent Bash on Saturday, May 26 at Central Park Amphitheater in Chesterfield. The event is produced by St. Louis Bash Productions and includes the new World Championship Pork Steak Competition. All ages are welcome, and all acts are included – from music to dance, jugglers, marching bands and comedians. Visit stlbashproductions.com.

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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says along with equities, single-family homes are a very attractive investment right now. In fact, economists believe the spring home-selling season could be the strongest in years. Appearing live on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Buffett said houses are even better than stocks. He advises buyers to take out a 30-year mortgage and refinance if rates go down. Buffett agrees with other economists that a turnaround for housing is in the works. Buffett’s argument mostly rests on demographics and, in part, on sex. He says the housing bust was created by the fact that home builders put up houses faster than there were new families to fill them. Recently, that trend has reversed. “People may postpone hitching up during uncertain times, but eventually hormones take over,” he writes. “And while ‘doubling-up’ may be the initial reaction of some during a recession, living with inlaws can quickly lose its allure.” Buffett adds that any government stimulus measure probably wouldn’t work any better than good old Mother Nature. Here’s what’s new in new homes. Save on energy costs with a Payne Family Home during April Everyone is feeling the pinch. Energy costs are steadily rising and expected to soar still higher. But Payne Family Homes has an exciting solution for budget-conscious homebuyers, its “Energy Efficiency Made Easy” package – and during the month of April, it’s absolutely free. Valued up to $15,000, depending on the plan, the cost-saving package will be included with any to-be-built Payne Family villa or single-family home purchased by April 30. The comprehensive package is designed to benefit Payne Family Home owners by making the house more energy-efficient – cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, saving on energy bills and improving indoor air quality. Some of the package components are proven money-savers, including a 93-percent-efficient furnace, 14 SEER air conditioner and Energy Star dishwasher. Others are state-of-the-art and sure to intrigue spring homebuyers. For example, the builder will be installing a unique ceiling and exterior wall insulation system that not only conserves energy, but also adds structural strength and reduces

outdoor air infiltration. Owners will be able to control interior temperatures with a digital, programmable, touch-screen thermostat. And with the 2012 warm-weather season expected to be one of the worst in St. Louis history, allergy sufferers will appreciate the 5-inch media filter that blocks mold, allergens, dust and mites from entering the home. Additional cost-saving technologies include thermal-backed roof sheathing, a tankless water heater and humidity-controlled bath fans. Best of all, owners will be able to evaluate the efficiency of their homes with a handheld, wireless power cost monitor and make adjustments, as desired. The “Energy Efficiency Made Easy” package is available in 11 Payne Family communities, located in St. Charles, St. Peters, Wentzville, Eureka and O’Fallon (Mo.). To take advantage of the free incentive offer, contracts must be written and accepted by April 30. For more details on the energyefficiency package, call 314-477-1218 or visit PayneFamilyHomes.com. Live in a park from the $290s If you haven’t been to Thomas & Suit Homes’ Wyndgate Forest, now is definitely the time. The neighborhood is in its springtime glory, with the trees in full bloom and the swimming pool set to open next month. You’ll be wowed by the 55 acres of spectacular wooded common ground, four magnificent parks perfect for outdoor activities, and scenic trails for a spring walk. All that’s not to mention the two sports courts and bicycle lanes, plus, there’s Wyndgate Forest’s ideal location near Highway 40 and Highway N that puts you minutes from dining, entertainment and shopping. Best yet, prices for the impressive, feature-filled homes in this resort-like community start in the $290s. To see Wyndgate Forest for yourself, take Highway 40 to south on Highway N. Go 1.5 miles to left on Wyndgate Ridge and right on Paul Renaud. Thomas & Suit also is building at the nearby Enclave at Sommers Pointe, or they will build the custom home of your dreams. Call 561-2120 or visit tshomes.net. Why buy new? Consort Homes has the answer Consort Homes seeks to answer the ques-

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tion of why people should consider buying a new home instead of an old home with more than just shiny new walls and floors. In fact the company is presenting an entire list of reasons for potential homebuyers to consider: • Energy Efficiency – New homes built by Consort are typically more than 40 percent more efficient on energy bills. • Warranty – Consort Homes offers a warranty for up to 10 years on structural issues and 1 year for addressing any issues that don’t seem right. • Maintenance – New homes have brandnew operating systems, such as plumbing, HVAC, etc. that usually don’t require maintenance until years down the road. • Personalization – A new home is the biggest investment you have likely ever made. Why not have your home built specifically to your own taste? • Space – In addition to more open floor plans, new homes typically have larger closets and storage space than older homes. • Design – Consort homes have the latest floor plan designs that accommodate how people live today, not yesterday. For example instead of building a formal living room that will very rarely be used, Consort adds that space in places like the kitchen and great room were people spend most of their time. • Built to Current Codes – Some issues that were considered permissible when older homes originally passed inspection are no longer acceptable building standards. • Healthier Environment – New green homes have healthier indoor air quality and can improve your family’s health, especially if you have issues with allergies, asthma, etc. “Howard Chilcutt and I have a combined 60 years of experience building new homes in St. Louis,” said Ken Stricker, president

of Consort Homes. “We have built our reputation on building homes that address the needs of today, at a price they can afford. When people ask me why they should buy a new home versus an older home, I can name all sorts of reasons. It all mainly comes down to us selling peace of mind, comfort, and energy savings.” There are new Consort homes completed and available for immediate move-in now in 11 of the 15 Consort Homes communities. For a complete list go to consorthomes.com.

the community. Prices start at $109,500 for attractive 1,200- to 1,500-square-foot models with two to four bedrooms and a two-car garage. Now available are former premium homesites that back to trees. For information about New Town or Glenhurst, call 916-2000. Check out homesbywhittaker.com.

Final phase at Meadows of Wildwood Only 15 homesites remain at the Meadows of Wildwood off Highway 109 near Highway 100. This small, private enclave of active homeowners age 55 and older backs up to the forests of the Rockwood Whittaker now selling at New Town Reservation and features one of the most and Glenhurst unique clubhouses of any development. Must be the early spring, but it could It’s also right next door to the YMCA and be the great prices, says Greg Whittaker of St. Louis Community College. Each of the Homes by Whittaker. More than 20 sales five models at the Meadows has two to were recorded in March, including four just three bedrooms, and range from 1,600 to last week at The New Town at St. Charles. more than 1,800 square feet and with a finPrices start at $114,900 for single-family ished lower level this can increase to more homes and a four-bedroom two-story is as than 2,700 square feet. Prices range from low as $139,500. about $290,000 to over $400,000. Two disIn all there are six new cottage and plays are now under construction. Craftsman-style bungalow designs with up “Since opening the final phase in January to 1,800 square feet and 10 new two-story five villas have been sold and two new dismodels with up to four bedrooms and 2½ play models are under construction,” said baths. Meanwhile, after the sales rush last developer John M. Rooney Jr., of E-404 month, Whittaker has reduced the price of Construction LLC. the remaining inventory home. The centerpiece of the community is a The three-bedroom home has two full the 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, which baths and a detached two-car garage. resembles an English manor home with Two new inventory homes are under way, a stone fireplace, paneled wood walls, a Whittaker said. “People are coming out and commercial kitchen and dining rooms for buying homes now,” he said. This is espe- parties and events, and it is free for use by cially true at Whittaker’s attached-home homeowners. A $275 monthly fee covers lawn maintecommunity, Glenhurst, located on what Whittaker calls “the quiet side” of I-70 in nance, snow removal, street maintenance, a free membership to the YMCA, use of Wentzville. These two-story homes are attached the clubhouse and an emergency response in pairs only at the garage for maximum system and trash pickup. If you have a privacy and feature full front and rear home to sell, the Meadows will assist you. yards that are owned by the resident, not The sales center at 111 Meadows of Wild-

wood Blvd. is open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 273-5300 or visit meadowsofwildwood.com. Custom building site available at Augusta Shores Griffey Homes has a 2.19-acre homesite available at Augusta Shores, a custom home community in the rolling hills of Missouri Wine Country in St. Charles County, only a 15 minute drive from Highway 40/61 down scenic Highway 94. Augusta Shores features 1- to 3½-acre wooded homesites, four spring-fed lakes, and community pool and tennis court. Unlike other nearby developments which only have septic systems and no public water utility, Augusta Shores has connections for municipal water, electric, and sanitary sewer services. Buyers can choose from Griffey’s collection of custom designs or will price out your one-of-a-kind dream home. Meanwhile, Griffey’s popular Penny Lane community is nearing closeout with fewer than 12 of the 107 homesites remaining and new closeout pricing. Buyers may choose from 10 villa designs which include ranch, 1½-story or two-story floor plans, or six two-story town home designs. The villas and town homes at Penny Lane offer between 1,500 and 3,000 square feet. All exterior designs include elegant, upscale brick-and-stone facades with stone address plates, architectural shingles, two-car front entry garage, fully landscaped, sodded and irrigated lawns. A limited number of walkout basements and three-car garages are still available. Penny Lane is located in the heart of St. Peters on Spencer Road between Mexico and Willott roads. Villa prices start in the $189s. For information on all of the above, contact sales manager Kim Valerio at 936-1923 or email kim@griffeyhomes.com.

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Family-friendly Indigo Joe’s a community favorite available either flavored with a soy-ginger aioli By SUZANNE CORBETT “We’re not your typical sports pub and restaurant – we’re as a wrap or laced with candied walnuts, grapes family orientated,” Todd Furlow said of Indigo Joe’s, and bleu cheese in the Ahi Waldorf salad. “Any salad can be made into a wrap, and any where he is general manager. “Families are our niche wrap you can get as a salad,” Sano explained. because we’re just not a bar with bar food. We’re more.” Indigo Joe’s has created a sports pub/restaurant envi- “Lots of people like that option.” Those seeking heartier fare might want to ronment that is decidedly family friendly. As Furlow explained, kids like to come in for their birthday parties, check out the top-selling house specialty – and men like the variety of beer choices and watching one Chicken Parmesan built as a sandwich on garlic of the restaurant’s 33 HD-TVs while their wives appreci- toast, sauced with house-made marinara and ate Indigo Joe’s’ non-traditional pub fare, such as salads draped with melted mozzarella. Carnivores can celebrate with The New Yorker – Sano’s take on and wraps. “We’re definitely a sports bar, but our food isn’t typical the steak sandwich. The chef uses the same drybar fare,” said Chef Michael Sano, who oversees the menu. aged sirloin he features on his steak plates, which “We have pub food favorites, but we offer much more – are generously cut, custom grilled and nestled on with an emphasis on ‘fresh.’” a toasted French hoagie with grilled onions and With a selection of center-of-the-plate specialties such bleu cheese. Those with smaller appetites can From left: Todd Furlow, Indigo Joe’s general manager; Chef Michael as ahi tuna, swordfish and dry-aged New York strip steak, opt for one of three sliders: the Classic (cheese- Sano, kitchen manager; Melissa Messmer, manager; and Brett and Kurt the menu reflects Sano’s culinary training and fine dining burger), the Jockey (roast beef, horsy sauce and Beiter, owners. background. His skills are evident in a variety of dishes, pepper jack) and the Birdie (a chicken cutlet ranging from salads and wraps to grilled and seasoned slider topped with country gravy). Filling out the menu are some traditional pub mustentrees. Ahi tuna is among the lighter fare favorites and is While the menu scores big with customers, Indigo Joe’s haves, such as chicken wings, toasted ravioli and nachos, has become an MVP throughout the Wildwood commualong with custom specialties, like the Schlafly beer-bat- nity as a sponsor of a dozen softball and baseball teams, tered mushrooms and onion rings. Burgers and pizzas are including those from Lafayette and Eureka high schools. Indigo Joe’s menu mainstays that are not to be overlooked, thanks to Community involvement and giving back is just one more 16721 Main Street • Wildwood Sano’s extra flavor touches. thing that sets Indigo Joe’s apart from other operations. (636) 458-4900 “We have our own private blend of spices we use to Not surprisingly, the community supports Indigo Joe’s, 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Monday-Saturday season our burgers, and our pizzas are all grilled,” Sano too. In 2011, West Newsmagazine readers voted Indigo 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday said. “Grilling pizza creates a little char on the crust of the Joe’s as the restaurant with the “Best Happy Hour” in West www.ijswildwood.com pizza that brings out the flavor.” County.

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