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When I first began to study the history of slavery around the world, many years ago, one of the oddities that puzzled me was the practice of paying certain slaves, which existed in ancient Rome and in America’s antebellum South, among other places. In both places, slave owners or their overseers whipped slaves to force them to work, and in neither place was whipping a slave literally to death likely to bring any serious consequences. There could hardly be a greater power of one human being over another than the arbitrary power of life and death. Why then was it necessary to pay certain slaves? At the very least, it suggested that there were limits to what could be accomplished by power. Most slaves performing most tasks were of course not paid, but were simply forced to work by the threat of punishment. That was sufficient for galley slaves or plantation slaves. But there were various kinds of work where that was not sufficient. Tasks involving judgment or talents were different because no one can know how much judgment or talent someone else has. In short, knowledge is an inherent constraint on power. Payment can bring forth the knowledge or talent by giving those who have it an incentive to reveal it and to develop it. Payment can vary in amount and in kind. Some slaves, especially eunuchs in the days of the Ottoman Empire, could amass both wealth and power. One reason they could be trusted in positions of power was that they had no incentive to betray the existing rulers and try to establish their own dynasties, which would obviously have been physically impossible for them. At more mundane levels, such tasks as diving operations in the Carolina swamps required a level of discretion and skill far in excess of that required to pick cotton in the South or cut sugar cane in the tropics. Slaves doing this kind of work had financial incentives and were treated far better. So were slaves working in Virginia’s tobacco factories. The point of all this is that when even slaves had to be paid to get certain kinds of work done, this shows the limits of what can be accomplished by power alone. Yet so much of what is said and done by those who rely on the power of government to direct ever more sweeping areas of our life

seem to have no sense of the limits of what can be accomplished that way. Even the totalitarian governments of the 20th century eventually learned the hard way the limits of what could be accomplished by power alone. China still has a totalitarian government today but, after the death of Mao, the Chinese government began to loosen its controls on some parts of the economy, in order to reap the economic benefits of freer markets. As those benefits became clear in higher rates of economic growth and rising standards of living, more government controls were loosened. But, just as market principles were applied to only certain kinds of slavery, so freedom in China has been allowed in economic activities to a far greater extent than in other realms of the country’s life, where tight control from the top down remains the norm. Ironically, the United States is moving in the direction of the kind of economy that China has been forced to move away from. China once had complete government control of medical care, but eventually gave it up as the disaster that it was. The current leadership in Washington operates as if they can just set arbitrary goals, whether “affordable housing” or “universal health care” or anything else -and not concern themselves with the repercussions -- since they have the power to simply force individuals, businesses, doctors or anyone else to knuckle under and follow their dictates. Friedrich Hayek called this mindset “the road to serfdom.” But, even under serfdom and slavery, experience forced those with power to recognize the limits of their power. What this administration -- and especially the President -- does not have is experience. Barack Obama had no experience running even the most modest business, and personally paying the consequences of his mistakes, before becoming President of the United States. He can believe that his heady new power is the answer to all things.

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letters to the editor Thanking Wildwood residents To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks to the residents who took time to come to the polls to vote on ballot Proposition 1 - New City Hall Authorization. The approval to proceed with the project is significant in a few ways. First, the vote marks the first time in Wildwood’s 15-year history that a new permanent City Hall will be built and the first time the residents have used their voice to determine the direction of a capital project in the city. Many steps occurred to get a new City Hall in Wildwood. In April of last year residents made it very clear that they wanted to add their input on significant capital expenditures planned by the city. The Charter for the City of Wildwood was modified in response to that vote and resulted in Proposition 1 that was voted on April 6 of 2010. The Charter measure that resulted put into place “check and balance” on planned expenditures of the city. The result on the City Hall Proposition 1 shows that the Charter measure works. Residents want to have a say in the way that their government acts and expends their tax money and the ballot is the best way for that to occur. Credit for the success of the project rests with the citizens committee, architects, city staff and elected officials who worked for nearly 18 months on this project, considering the most basic of questions to the most detailed. Now they have the opportunity to see this project through. They have my gratitude for the hours that they have worked on this project. Now it is up to the committee, Council, staff and me to see the City Hall building completed on time and under budget. Resident input is still needed as the design of the building needs to be finalized. Meetings are being scheduled in the near future; check the city’s Web site for dates and time. This is being done so that final comments can be taken and considered. Following that last bit of input, detailed design drawings are the next major milestone and should be completed later this year for construction to commence next year. Wildwood is a unique and “one-of-akind” place. The results of the Proposition 1 vote show that the Charter measure process works for residents. Thank you again for coming out and voting! Timothy Woerther Mayor – City of Wildwood

Skateboarding not a crime To the Editor: In your April 14 edition was a short article about the city of Manchester considering still more legislation prohibiting skateboarding from parking lots. Manchester has already banned this “activity” from sidewalks, highways and other roadways. Manchester is not alone, with Ballwin, Ellisville and Wildwood police all up holding their ordinances and chasing boys (mostly) from one place or another for simply wanting to skateboard. All of these municipalities need to leave these boys alone. Just because you city officials may not like skateboarding, or do not understand something other than the same old sporting activity, doesn’t mean you need to pass still another ordinance prohibiting someone from doing something. Skateboarding is an individual style sport verses a team sport and has been around since the 1960s. This is a multibillion dollar industry, with an average quality “complete deck” costing easily $150, on up. Skateboarding takes great concentration, and builds skills of agility. At skateboard contests, parents are not yelling at their child because they didn’t score, or whatever, and parents are not asked to leave because of their hateful comments at the other team, like what happens at the “normal” sporting events. In addition, skateboarders don’t get injured as often or as severely as in other sports. Since all of the municipalities out “west” still are naive about what these boys are “looking for,” they prefer to harass and intimidate them, whereas St. Peters, St. Charles, Maryland Heights, Jefferson Barracks, Arnold, and Cedar Hill make “official” areas where skateboarders can practice the art/sport and learn from one another. With no “official” place to skate in West County, boys look for a curb in a parking lot, or hand railing somewhere that they can try some tricks on and continually practice there until they have “mastered” that challenge. Then they go to another area looking for another adventure. Participants in skateboarding are generally boys, ages 10 on up. These boys do not want to be in any driver’s way on a parking lot and usually go somewhere out of the way, if possible. A great place that many liked to skate was the loading dock behind Bed, Bath and Beyond. There was no traffic nearby, well lit at night, and a pretty good challenge. This is until the police come and chase the boys out into the traffic. Manchester, Ballwin, Ellisville, and Wildwood officials need to … go in

together and build a local skateboard park. These boys would walk miles to get to a place where they could skate and not be constantly harassed. Parents would also drive the boys to a local place just to know where they were. I am the parent of a skateboarder who started preteen and still participates when home from college. I have witnessed the needs of the boys, the excitement of their achieved skills, and the harassment by “officials.” Skateboarding is not a crime. Noel LaVanchy Wildwood

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To the Editor: I bought a 148-acre farm in Washington County in 1949. Then I cut 38,000 feet of oak timber off. The only trees cut since then have been dead or they blew down in storms. Three years ago, about 50 trees blew down in a storm. In September 2009, I contracted a professional logging company to cut trees off of about 50 acres. They were to cut red oak, white oak, water oak, hickory, elm and gum about 12 feet to 14 feet through. The logging crew of six men worked a little more than three months taking out 330,000 feet of logs. The crew was paid well above minimum wages. The contract called for the logs to go to a saw mill and a stove mill. The saw mill cut the very best red oak into 1 1/8 inch lumber, which, after it was dried to moisture content of less than 10 percent, I would go to flooring companies, cabinet companies and furniture companies. The lower grade logs were cut into railroad ties and whatever they had orders for. The stove mill cut stoves for barrels. The byproducts from the operation is far-reaching for some time to come. When the logs reach the saw mill, they are de-barked. The bark is ground into dark mulch, which is delivered to nurseries and to your neighborhood in the spring of each year. They will sell you a wheelbarrow full for a few dollars, or a yard for several dollars more. The slabs from the oak and hickory logs go to charcoal-burning plants, where they are burned into charcoal and pressed into bricks. Logs that are hollow or had rotten defects were piled up and sold for fire word for stoves, fireplaces and outdoor wood furnaces. A local hauler loaded a 24-foot-by8-foot trailer full and said he got $200 per load.

To the Editor: In case you were wondering, any repeal of this foolish health care legislation will require the Republicans to take control of both the House and the Senate in November. That is the first step and should not be taken for granted in any way whatsoever. Defeating the Democrats, all of them without mercy, should be the only objective because nothing else will happen that can benefit all America until that is achieved. Once accomplished, a genuine attempt to repeal this incompetency can be made, but we still have the greatest incompetent of all, President Barack Obama, in office. You know the guy, the most pro-abortion president America has ever seen, the same one who will sign an executive order stating there will be no federal funding of abortions. How silly, how stupid is this canard? The United States funds Planned Parenthood right now and they abort humans all day long. Any repeal would have to be able to override an Obama veto. What does it take to override a presidential veto? To override a presidential veto, a supermajority vote of two-thirds of the voting members of each house, the House of Representatives and the Senate, is required. There are 435 voting representatives in the House. If all these representatives voted, it would take two-thirds of 435, or 290 votes, to override a veto. In the Senate, it also would take two-thirds of the 100 members, or 67 votes, to override a veto. (But if only How many jobs were created? There 90 actually voted, then it would take only is no way to know, but jobs created were 60 votes to override). more than several million dollars of PresiAssuming all members turn out to vote, dent Barack Obama’s stimulus package. 290 (House) plus 67 (Senate), a total of The income tax I will pay this year will 357 votes is required to override a presi- only buy a very small part of what Obama dential veto. spent for a vote in Nebraska or Louisiana. That, my fellow conservatives, my fellow John Martin principled, freedom-loving Americans, is Ballwin

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Carrot on a stick According to a recent study by the online magazine “GOOD,” a conventionally-produced carrot travels more than 1,800 miles to get from where it was grown to your plate. This statistic begs the question, “How does this magazine know where you live?” But it also raises a more serious point – a point which we investigate in this issue’s cover story. What is the virtue of locallyproduced food, and why is it becoming so popular? What we eat tends to be an amazing indicator of societal priorities. Forty years ago, TV dinners were all the rage. They were futuristic, technological. The more processing and the more additives the better. They were like eating a piece of the space program. Wonder Bread advertised its “12 ways to help build strong bodies,” a reference to the added nutrients. (Just a decade earlier, Wonder Bread only built strong bodies in eight ways.) In the 1980s, people began to rebel against chemically-enhanced food. A California man named John Battendieri decided to bottle up some of his organically-grown apple juice, slap a label on it that read “Mr. Natural,” and in doing so became one of the first pioneers of the packaged organic movement. Sales of organic foods have grown every year in this country since 1990. Now, in an era where people are programmed to worry about their “carbon footprint,” and not coincidentally when fuel prices have risen steadily, locally-produced food is all the rage. Food-sellers as divergent in philosophy as Whole Foods and Wal-Mart are dedicating significant chunks of real estate in their stores to locally-produced products. Hometown grocers such as Schnucks, Dierbergs and Straub’s all offer varying amounts of local products. Every city, it seems, has a farmers’ market, and the ultimate local food movement, home gardening, is growing substantially. But none of that answers the question of whether or not there is virtue in eating locally-produced food. That is accomplished by looking at some facts. First of all, the very term “local” can be

pretty misleading. There is no official FDA classification for local, as there is for “organic.” For us in West County, a zucchini produced at Rombach Farms would carry the exact “local” tag as one grown in Kansas City. Secondly, local does not mean organic, as many people seem to think. A local producer may use just as many chemicals as a major producer. Which leads us to the next point: Local does not mean small. In Omaha, Con Agra foods are local; in Springdale, Ark., Tyson Chicken is local. Local also does not guarantee a smaller carbon footprint. When produced on a small scale, local food must be very local in order to be more environmentally friendly, or it must be fairly local and produced on a very large scale. All that said, the answer to whether or not there is virtue in buying local is still in the affirmative, with a few caveats. Marketers can be tricky, and labeling something as local is often just a marketing ploy. But if you are lucky enough to know a local producer, buy from them. If all else is equal except that one company has a local connection, buy the local product. If you have room in your yard and some extra time, grow your own food. Here in West County, there are all kinds of farmers’ markets. You should check them out. At the end of the day, buying locallyproduced food just feels better. And the more local, the better. Most of us have never had a better tomato than the one we grew ourselves. Buying local foods probably won’t save the world, and there is no guarantee it will make you healthier. But it just might get you to talk to your neighbor. Or it might get you outside in the summertime, digging around in the earth, enjoying the sunshine. Those are difficult benefits for a marketer to convey, but they are absolutely benefits, nonetheless. By the way, that company John Battendieri founded that blazed the trail for small, organic producers? He sold it to J.M. Smucker, a multi-billion dollar food producing conglomerate. With a name like Smucker’s it has to be good – and it has to be called local near their headquarters in Orrville, Ohio.

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Horses unveiled in Chesterfield Two bronze horses that for 22 years stood in the lobby of the downtown St. Louis Adams Mark Hotel (now the Hyatt Regency) on April 22 were officially unveiled to the public in a rainsoaked ceremony at their new home: the entrance to Chesterfield City Hall. The two-ton horses were installed in Chesterfield on March 31. The 9-foot tall “San Marco II” twin horse sculpture by Ludovico De Luigi was donated to Chesterfield Arts by San Francisco-based The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC as a permanent addition to Chesterfield Arts’ outdoor collection of public art. To date, the non-profit group has placed 14 pieces throughout the city. The piece was cast in the same Italian foundry used by Leonardo da Vinci. The weather during the unveiling cut short remarks by Chesterfield Mayor John Nations and Chesterfield Arts Executive Director Stacey Morse. “They’re so stately,” Morse said of the horses. “I think it’s the perfect complement to this structure, and it is an interesting way to welcome people to City Hall.”

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WILDWOOD City Hall Steering Committee reinstated, financial consultant contracted Two actions toward preparing for a new city hall were taken by Wildwood city councilmembers at the April 26 city council meeting. A resolution was passed to extend the services of the ad hoc City Hall Steering Committee, which includes eight Wildwood citizens to represent the city’s various geographic parameters, as well as the mayor and some city staffers. The number of city councilmember liaisons participating on the committee was increased from two to four. The second step involved agreeing to contract with a financial services firm, W.M. Financial Strategies, for assistance with handling the $3 million portion of the proposed building to be financed through a public debt offering. The City Hall Steering Committee was established in May 2008. “They served a valuable role in assisting with final designs, working with the group of architects, coordinating public information and monitoring overall costs,” Wildwood City Administrator Dan Dubruiel said. Committee members now will oversee the final design, construction specifications, bidding, and construction phases, in

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Chesterfield med spa closes doors on pre-paid customers By BRIAN MCDOWELL Patients of a Chesterfield hair and skin spa claim that they lost thousands of dollars in upfront fees after the center suddenly moved out of its office suite. The business, Pure Med Spa, was located at 16216 Baxter Road at Clarkson Road. Its parent company, BSML Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla., is the subject of an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in early April. Upon learning that the Chesterfield branch of Pure Med Spa had closed with no advance notice, several local patients contacted the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for assistance. BBB President and CEO Michelle Corey warned that patrons always should be very cautious about pre-paying for any service. “When a company shuts down, it can have a devastating impact on consumers, especially those that made advance payments,” Corey said. It is alleged that Pure Med Spa broke long-term agreements to provide treatments to several local consumers. One of them, Wildwood resident Lisa Stemler, bought the company’s hair removal services for her 16-year-old daughter, who has mosaic Down syndrome. Stemler originally balked at the $1,575 upfront fee requested by Pure Med representatives but was reassured when as part of a two-for-one special the company offered her treatment as well. Stemler indicated that a trained esthetician administered the first three of the 12 monthly laser hair removal treatments that the company owed her and her daughter, and that the work done during those visits was acceptable. However, the Stemlers’ fourth appointment with Pure Med Spa repeatedly was cancelled or delayed, with receptionists offering excuses such as, “The laser machine is broken,” and “The esthetician didn’t show up today.” Eventually, Stemler did get to keep a fourth appointment, which was two months later than it was supposed to be. “With this kind of treatment, if it’s not done every month, it doesn’t do much good,” Stemler said. “So, with my daughter, because of that delay, they essentially had to start all over.”

When the Stemlers arrived at the facility for their appointment, a wall once lined with photos and brochures was bare, and there were no other patients in the waiting room. “I thought it might have been slow, just because of the bad economy,” Stemler said. In hindsight, Stemler admitted, that visit was very disconcerting, especially when she realized the esthetician was nowhere in sight. Instead, Stemler said, a woman The parent company of Pure Med Spa in Chesterfield is the subject of a bankruptcy who previously worked as the competition filed last month. pany’s receptionist operated the equipment. filed on behalf of several employees and others who say Stemler said that her daughter’s armpits had serious that they are owed money by Pure Med Spa. burns on them for months after that treatment. West Newsmagazine attempts to contact the company When Stemler arrived at the Pure Med Spa offices for a and its CEO Jeff Nourse were unsuccessful. fifth appointment, the door was locked and there was no Pure Med Spa consumers who feel that they are owed one in sight. Stemler slipped a note under the locked door money may file a proof of claim form with the bankruptcy and left. court in West Palm Beach. Forms may be obtained at local Stemler said that two weeks later, she received a phone bankruptcy courts or through the West Palm Beach Web call from the company’s BSML corporate office in Flor- site at flsb.uscourts.gov. ida apologizing for her troubles and inviting her back for another appointment. When she arrived for that appointment, she said, the door was chained and there was a note The Better Business Bureau offers these tips for consumers on it saying that the tenants had been evicted. Since then, looking for reputable skin or hair treatment programs: she has tried to contact the company but found that all •• Be wary of businesses that ask for upfront fees for services that phone numbers have been disconnected. will be delivered over a period of several months or weeks. Stemler has not received back any portion of the $1,575 •• Make sure that the staff is qualified at performing procedures, in that she gave to the company. order to minimize risks. Ask hard questions. What training have they had? How much experience have they had? Where have they A West County resident who asked that she not be identiworked before? fied claimed that she paid the center more than $2,700 for hair removal treatments but received less than one-third of ••Talk to a physician about the safety of procedures. the promised treatments before the office abruptly closed. •• Be skeptical of high-pressure sales tactics and vaguely worded Consumers nationwide have made similar allegations, testimonials that cannot be verified. Contact the Better Business Bureau for Reliability Reports on and many of them have either contacted the BBB or taken businesses at bbb.org or at (314) 645-3300. to the Internet to express their frustrations. A bankruptcy petition in West Palm Beach, Fla., was

Route 109 to close for bridge replacement By JULIE BROWN PATTON Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) representatives will open construction bids on May 14 for replacing the bridge on State Route 109 at Woods Avenue. The project will require a full closure of Route 109 at the location for approximately six weeks. The closure is anticipated to begin the week of July 5 with reopening no later than Aug. 16. During the closure, Old State Road will be designated as a detour route to and from Route 100/Manchester Road. Tom Montes-de-Oca, MoDOT project manager, said the bridge was built in 1932. It is still the original one, making it 78 years old. Montes-de-Oca said an average of 17,000 vehicles per day travel the bridge. “That amount of traffic is fairly steady and has increased through the past several years,” he said.

Ryan Thomas, Wildwood director of public works, said city representatives are trying also to coordinate the construction of a tunnel there for the existing trail system at the same time as the closure. The tunnel project has been discussed at various city council meetings and postponed for months due to coordination and permit issues with Missouri Department of Conservation managers. Some West County residents are concerned about hauling trucks and the number of drivers who may choose to take Fox Creek Road as an alternative route this summer, due to the one-lane bridge located at the western end of the road nearer State Route 100. Thomas said that the single-lane Fox Creek Bridge was built in 1950 but has not yet been scheduled for replacement. See HWY. 109, page 15

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Letter carriers collect to stamp out hunger The nation’s largest annual food drive to “stamp out hunger” is set for Sat., May 8. On that day, letter carriers will collect nonperishable donations from homes as they deliver mail along their routes. The annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive — held in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service — is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. The effort will help feed families in all 50 states. “Millions of families are suffering — struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table,” said Chesterfield Postmaster Jacquelyn Greco. “Food banks, pantries and shelters need our help more than ever

HWY. 109, from page 13 “However, based on its current condition, I would estimate it would be due for replacement or major rehabilitation within the next five to seven years,” Thomas said. This winter, a cave-in occurred on the side of the Fox Creek Bridge’s dirt embankment. The Fox Creek Bridge weight limit is 30 tons, and some Wildwood residents have concerns about its ability to handle heavy volume traffic and loads for which it was not designed. Nelson Pointer owns a grading and truck hauling business and lives off of Fox Creek Road, so he has personal experience regarding several factors related to the issue. “We already have haulers in violation of the bridge’s weight limit,” Pointer said. “To some degree, it will become the only cut-through for drivers trying to handle certain routes. It’s not the people who live around here doing it, but something’s got to be done for the safety of everyone.” Pointer said that while truckers can be pulled over by the police to be checked for the weight of any load, the police force “can’t be out in the area 24/7, due to too much territory to cover.” Pointer said also that he believes the bridge is not wide enough to handle certain situations, if drivers push the other type of limitations that come with one-lane structures. “The signed detour route for the 109 bridge replacement will be Old State Road,” Thomas said. “However, it is also likely that some drivers may choose other routes, such as Allenton Road and Fox Creek Road. We will ask the police department to increase patrols on any potential detour routes, including enforcement of the bridge weight limit, but Old State Road should see the bulk of the rerouted traffic.”

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ness in the area. It was decided that it was time for the city to take a look at these types of businesses and put some regulations in place, he said. Lumley added that the process would take a two-part approach: zoning, and businesses licensing. The city approved two separate ordinances. In the first ordinance, no sexually oriented business is permitted within 1,000 feet of any place of religious worship, public or private school, hospital, nursing home or childcare center. Additionally, no adult business would be allowed to locate within 1,000 feet of any other adult business or of any business licensed to serve alcohol. One new business owner voiced concern over the language of the bill. Kathy Meath, president of St. Louis Arc, which serves and helps children with disabilities and is planning a move to a location on Warson Road, said that perhaps the bill should include organizations that serve children with disabilities. “I think people with developmental disabilities are the most vulnerable that we need to protect,” Meath said. The city added language in response to Meath’s request, including in the bill centers specializing in persons with mental disorders, mental illness and retardation. With regard to the licensing aspect of the city’s code in regulating adult businesses, it is unlawful for any person to operate a sexually oriented business at any location without a proper license issued by the city. Additionally, no alcohol is allowed at such establishments. The license year under the new chapter will run each year from March 16 to the subsequent March 15. The annual fee will be $360.

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Creve Coeur holds public art forum By TED DIXON JR. Standing firmly outside the Creve Coeur Government Center are several golden totem poles, which local residents fondly refer to as “the French fries.” City officials and some citizens would like to see more art of its kind in Creve Coeur. For that reason, the Creve Coeur City Council in August 2009 created the Public Art Task Force and gave its members the responsibility of investigating public art in the city and developing and producing for the city a public art master plan. Part of the plan was to hold a public form on April 27 and to seek public input on the topic of bringing more art to Creve Coeur. Creve Coeur City Administrator Jaysen Christensen said that the task force has the job also of forming a Public Arts Commission, which will oversee the overall implementation of art in the city. Christensen said the city’s interest in art really took root last year when fellow West County municipalities, such as Chesterfield, started developing a public art master plan. Christensen said that many Creve Coeur residents are very interested in bringing more art to the city. The idea behind the public forum was to produce ideas regarding: • Who will select public art pieces • How those who select the art should be chosen • How the art should be funded • Locations where the art would be placed At the meeting, Creve Coeur resident Fran Cantor said that selecting art that represents a particular community or city would be a great idea. “I would like to do something that highlights the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers – something that identifies us,” Cantor said. Dan Tierney, chairman of the public art task force, said that there are several things that could identify the city. “Clearly the name,” Tierney said. “Creve

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Coeur means ‘broken heart.’” Also at the forum, residents discussed the matters of who should be on the Public Arts Commission and how art should be selected. One individual said that professional artists would be solid candidates, as they would be able to lend their artistic expertise. To fund the program, Tierney said that the commission could solicit donations from corporations, form foundations, or obtain help from agencies. One program that he mentioned as potentially feasible is something called the Percent for Art Program. In that program, Tierney said, under new development, 1 percent of construction would go toward public art. “In a $15 million building, $150,000 goes to public art,” Tierney said by way of example. The idea of placing more art near the Creve Coeur Government Center also was discussed. Tierney said that future public forums will be scheduled.

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Bobelak said. “We all share the roadways, and I don’t believe I deserve to be killed from a car driver cutting me off just because they can.” Bobelak said he has been harassed, run off the road and had his bike mirror intentionally hit by impatient, angry motorists. “Many of us often get things thrown at us, which is a different degree of danger,” he said. Bobelak’s cousin, Virgil Moehsmer, of Ellisville, who rides 10,000-14,000 miles a year, was run over by a woman who was distracted while on a cell phone. Lee Van Norman, of Ballwin, who also bikes in West County, said it would help if drivers would take more caution around bikers. “I hope when they see bikers, they remember that’s someone’s dad or brother or husband,” Van Norman said. “Don’t honk at us to scare us or cut too close; we all need to be healthy for our families.” One factor routinely debated is where on typical roads bicyclists should ride. Missouri law allows bicyclists to ride side-by-side, but only when they are not impeding other vehicles. Otherwise, they are directed to ride single file. State statutes also indicate that “on

public streets and highways, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as a motor vehicle operator.” This notion translates into bicyclists generally moving to the right of the travel lanes, just as other slow moving vehicles do. But bicyclists are quick to remind motorists to not expect them to hug the curb or ride on a debriscovered shoulder, due to safety risks. State laws provide also for times when lanes are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely share. Bicyclists may move toward the center of the lane to discourage motor vehicles from dangerously squeezing past in the lane. Ken Hayes, a Wildwood resident who has lived off Melrose Road for more than 80 years, said he believes bicyclists on such narrow, crooked roads are a danger. “We may get 300 to 400 bikers every weekend, and I wouldn’t ride on Melrose if they gave me a bike,” Hayes said. Hayes said a neighbor hit a bicyclist and was tied up in insurance claims for several years. He said he believes bicyclists should be required to have special insurance and licenses. “We’ve built a lot of riding parks, such as the Katy Trail,” Hayes said. “Why Lee Van Norman, of Ballwin, and Mike Bobelak, of Manchester, ride in West County, sometimes aren’t they biking there?”

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL Born in Kenya, Miriam Mbatha Githinji is proud to be an American. Githinji, who has lived in the U.S. for 11 years, was one of 93 immigrants from 32 countries who became American citizens in a naturalization ceremony on April 27 at the Parkway South High School gymnasium. Immigrants from India, Bosnia, Mexico, Kuwait and numerous other countries received citizenship papers and small American flags and were registered to vote by Missouri’s League of Women Voters. “It’s a wonderful thing,” Githinji said. “In this country, if you work hard, you can get what you want. There are opportunities here, where in Kenya, it’s just who you know.” The opportunity to pursue happiness seemed to be a popular motivation for the new Americans to undergo the background checks, interviews and 100-question test about U.S. history and government that are necessary to legally gain the privilege of American citizenship. “America offers the hope and promise to achieve what you want that is not available anywhere else in the world,” Amir Tibi Zachor said. Zachor was born in Israel but has spent about two-thirds of his life living in America. He indicated that he was becoming a citizen because he was tired of seeing coverage of elections and not being able to vote.

Azerbaijan native Nina Naymi also participated in the event. “I am very happy,” Naymi said. “America means opportunity and freedom and everything to me.” This is the second consecutive year that Parkway South has hosted the naturalization ceremony, which usually is held in the federal courthouse in downtown St. Louis. History teacher Barb Ryan lobbied to have the proceedings held at the school so that her students could see the value of being an American citizen. “These people work so hard to be a part of what most of our students were born into,” Ryan said. As a part of her American government class, Ryan gives her students the same 100-question exam that prospective American citizens must take. She indicated that most American teenagers do not perform particularly well on the test. “When you receive something from birth, you take it for granted,” Ryan said. “Parkway’s goal has always been to turn students into good citizens, and I think something like this shows them what that really means.” St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley was among the speakers at the hour-long ceremony. “America is about people that are different making a difference,” Dooley told the crowd. “Our diversity is what makes us great.”

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New phone numbers for Rockwood The Rockwood Administrative Center has replaced what was an aging phone system, and the school district’s main offices have new phone numbers. The main office number is 733-2000, replacing the old main phone number of 938-2200. Each of the departments in Rockwood’s Administrative Center have a direct number, all with a 636 area code. Numbers are as follows:

• Rockwood Superintendent: 733-2005 • Administrative Services: 733-2013 • Community Education: 733-2017 • Curriculum and School Leadership: 733-2011 • Employment: 733-2039 • Finance: 733-2022 • Purchasing: 733-2045 Rockwood patrons can find an updated directory on the Rockwood Web site at rockwood.k12.mo.us/contactus/Pages/ Departments.aspx.

Chaminade breaks ground on arts center Chaminade College Preparatory School on April 26 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts. In November 2009, the school announced a $28 million gift fulfilling the wishes of Skip Viragh, a 1959 graduate of Chaminade who passed away in December 2003. Viragh’s legacy will be honored by the creation of the Center, an 80,000-square-foot facility housing a 1,000-seat auditorium with orchestra pit; a 150-seat theater and scene shop; studios for ceramics, drawing and glass teaching; jazz and band rehearsal rooms; a graphics design studio; a photography darkroom; and classrooms. The Center will be located near the front

Going green at Green Trails

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, kindergarten students at Green Trails Elementary School in the Parkway School District planted a tree. The students performed chores to earn money so they could purchase the tree. of the school’s campus and is expected to be complete by the beginning of the 2011 school year.

Holy Infant students excel at National History Day competition After qualifying at the Regional level in February, 15 students from Holy Infant School in Ballwin participated at the state level of the National History Day competition on April 10 at the University of Missouri-Columbia. More than 500 students from 86 schools competed, and after two rigorous rounds of judging, three Holy Infant School students placed first in their categories.

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The first place winners – Matt Vallorani, Drew Koetting and Jake Gerlach – will present their projects at the National History Day contest in June at the University of Maryland.

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Parkway board members, officers sworn in On April 21, the Parkway Board of Education unanimously elected Board Directors Bruce Major and Chris Jacob as president and vice president, respectively. Sciortino Major was first elected to the board in 2008. Jacob has been a board member also since 2008. At the same meeting, Tom Appelbaum and Sam C. Sciortino were officially sworn in as directors. Applebaum

Parkway announces new administrators and assistant principals The Parkway School District announced that the Parkway Board of Education has approved the following new administrators and assistant principals, effective July 1: • Lori Maddox has been named as assistant principal for the district’s alternative high school, Fern Ridge, and the Missouri Option Program, REACH and PACE. Maddox has been the assistant principal at West Middle since 2008. Maddox was also an assistant principal at South Middle. Prior to this position, she served as assistant principal, administrative assistant and teacher at South High. Maddox also serve as a substitute assistant principal for the Rockwood School District. Maddox received a bachelor of science in education and a master’s of educational administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. • Kerri Wetzel has been named coordinator of the Parents as Teachers Program for

Parkway. She has been the coordinator of Parents as Teachers for the Ladue School District since 2009. Also for Ladue, Wetzel served as Parent and Child Together Program coordinator, parent educator and discussion leader. She has worked in childcare in Japan and as a kindergarten teacher in Germany. • Jason Adams has been named assistant principal at Ross Elementary School. Adams has been the administrative intern at Ross since August 2009 and served as summer school principal for 2009-2010. Prior to joining Parkway, Adams was an administrative intern for the Summer Adventure Program and an elementary teacher for the Kirkwood School District. • Eric Wilhelm has been named assistant principal at South High School. Wilhelm has been an assistant principal at South Technical High School and a history teacher at North Technical High School. Wilhelm received his bachelor of science in education and history and his master’s in education administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. • Elizabeth Morrison has been named coordinator of staff development. Morrison has been the coordinator of social studies education for Parkway since July 2005. She was a social studies teacher at South High School. • Toby McQuerrey has been named coordinator of social studies education for the Parkway School District. McQuerrey is a social studies teacher for Jennings Senior High School and served as the department chair for social studies. He was an educational technology coordinator at the Barat Academy. McQuerrey received his bachelor of science from Southeast Missouri State University and his master’s from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Rockwood officials introduce Neighborhood of Excellence Award Program encourages adult-youth collaboration on community projects By DIANE PLATTNER Rockwood School District officials in collaboration with the district’s Drug-Free Coalition have introduced the Neighborhood of Excellence Award. This is the first year for the award, which will recognize Rockwood neighborhoods, subdivisions, apartment complexes and condominium communities that give youth a voice and a stake in their communities, officials said. “Recent student surveys indicate many Rockwood youth feel disconnected and under-valued,” Ken McManus, Rockwood’s Drug-Free Coalition director, said. “Our award program addresses this concern. We hope Realtors, trustees, real estate management companies, neighborhood chair people and residents throughout the Rockwood District support the effort to provide area youth with enhanced self-confidence and accountability.” Rockwood Superintendent Craig Larson added that recent surveys conducted by the Search Institute indicate that 67 percent of students feel undervalued in their communities and lack positive role models. “By enabling youth to work side-by-side with resident adults, our children will feel important, and this interaction will influence our communities,” Larson said. Drug-Free Coalition Project Coordinator Renee Heney, who is a member of the Wildhorse Homeowners Association, said Rockwood’s Neighborhood of Excellence Award is one small step in encouraging area neighborhoods to positively impact adolescents and teens. Officials invite communities within Rockwood boundaries and students involved with Rockwood’s voluntary transfer program to participate in the threestep Neighborhood of Excellence Award application process. That process includes completing a registration form, planning and implementing three community events/ programs that actively involve youth, and sharing those results in an application form no later than November 2010. A committee of Rockwood School District and Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition members will judge entrants, with criteria including: • Meaningful adult-youth collaboration • Meaningful projects/programs/events • Fully completed projects and application forms by the deadline In December, organizers plan to notify award recipients, who will obtain subdivision signage displaying their distinction, a listing on the Rockwood Web site and

acknowledgement at an awards ceremony. “By inviting them to be involved in planning and coordinating events, we hope youth will feel empowered, adults will gain appreciation for the abilities and skills youth bring to the table and a larger portion of the living community will have reason to attend and support events,” Heney said. “In turn, everyone’s sense of pride in their neighborhood should increase and home values may even be enhanced by the recognition that this is a caring neighborhood others would love to be a part of.” Heney added that prevention science supports the fact that children and youth who feel valued, connected and accountable are less likely to indulge in risky behavior. This program ties into the Coalition mission of providing leadership, education and resources to prevent and address substance abuse and other unhealthy choices, she said. Candy Citrin, sales associate with Coldwell Banker’s Chesterfield West Office, said she is excited about the program, both as a Realtor and a neighborhood trustee. “As a trustee in a mid-size subdivision in West County, I can speak to the effort involved in planning worthwhile events to bring the community together, and in maintaining subdivision tranquility,” Citrin said. “Seeking the help of our neighborhood youth, all youth – not just the Boy Scouts and others already working on community projects – will instill a sense of ownership and pride in adolescents and teens. Providing area youth with the means to serve as better citizens is a win-win scenario for everyone involved.” Carole Chapekis, task force chairperson of the program, expects it will bring many benefits to the community. “All homeowners and dwellers are concerned about more than just their homes, condos or apartments,” Chapekis said. “Even if they don’t have children or their children are grown and gone, quality of life and resale value are important. Enhancing the integrity of any community by nurturing youth, and providing opportunities for adults and youth to work together, seems to make a lot of sense.” Heney said she believes this year’s program will be the beginning of a long tradition. “We are pleased to introduce this innovative award program this year and intend to continue it in years to come,” she said. For more information, contact the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition at 938-2363 or visit rockwoodcoalition.org.

Who’s Your Doctor? “Isn’t finding solutions for seemingly insurmountable problems one of the best parts about holistic health care?” Dr. Rene Gassner asks. “Rather than masking symptoms we uncover the root of the actual problem that often goes unnoticed for years.” Helping patients to regain their quality of life through natural means is the goal. Rene Gassner, D.C., N.M.D., a Chiropractic and Naturopathic Physician and renowned speaker has been serving patients at his Ballwin clinic since 2004. He decided to become a Chiropractor after a car accident in 1998 left him with a severe low back injury that almost ended his athletic career as a karate instructor and competitor. Chiropractic not only saved his health but became the cornerstone of his career as a holistic health care provider. Patients have come to Dr. Gassner’s Ballwin clinic from as far away as England, Switzerland, and Mexico. Being fluent in Italian, German, Spanish, and English has been very helpful in establishing personal connections with patients from various cultural backgrounds. “Because of my own devastating back injury I can relate to the fear and frustration that many of our patients have when they come in for the first time. Seeing them get well is the most rewarding part of my work.” When asked how new patients find him, Dr. Gassner replies, “People talk to each other.” After retiring from the Liechtenstein State Police, Dr. Gassner began his college education at age 27 in Broward County, Florida. Overcoming language barriers and cultural differences was a difficult yet important part of his education. He graduated in 2004 from Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri, with the Health Center Achievement Award for exemplary clinical performance and academic excellence. He also graduated from the American Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in 2006. Combining the two disciplines has opened a whole new dimension of patient care. Dr. Gassner constantly challenges himself physically and mentally. He won the 2009 United States Karate Championships at age 39 and ran Australia’s hardest 22k half-marathon up Mount Wellington in November 2009, having never run more than 5k before. He participates in Bikram Yoga, teaches mixed martial arts, and is a licensed rescue scuba diver. His favorite place to visit is Liechtenstein in the Swiss Alps where he grew up. “There is something serene about the high mountains with the snow caps.” he says. “One feels the power of nature up there, where everything has its place.” Dr. Gassner resides in Ellisville with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys cooking and baking and often brings freshly baked goods as complimentary treats for patients. “I love seeing my patients smile when they come through the door and smell the sweet rolls on the tray in the morning. It’s all about making an ordinary doctor’s visit into an extraordinary experience.” Prospective new clients appreciate the option to speak to Dr. Gassner before making an appointment by calling 636-527-6333 or visiting www.renegassner.com. PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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By DIANE PLATTNER Rockwood’s gifted students at the Center for Creative Learning (CCL) are celebrating the center’s 20th anniversary with a public art sculpture which they have been researching and planning for about a year. More than 1,300 students, comprising the entire CCL student body in grades K-5 and faculty have participated in the project. The student body in October selected from five different designs “The Wave,” a 32-foot-long concrete wall with three waves up and two down, each representing four years the CCL has existed. Students are creating clay tiles to decorate the walls of “The Wave,” located at 265 Old State Road in Ellisville. “‘The Wave’ wall will create a visual path

that represents a voyage through learning,” CCL students wrote. “The result will be a peaceful and inviting park-like setting for all to enjoy because the CCL invites us to learn.” Students worked with community members on the project and presented their final plan for approval at an Ellisville City Council meeting. Stuart Morse, an artist, engineer and consultant of The Morse Group, helped students develop a definition of public art. Students received a $1,000 matching grant from Rockwood’s Educational Foundation and a $1,000 Epsilon Community Outreach grant. CCL’s parent-teacher organization, several area companies and individuals also helped finance the project’s construction.

Rockwood officials may drop class rank By DIANE PLATTNER The Rockwood School Board is reviewing Rockwood School District officials’ recommendation to discontinue the ranking of students in their high school graduating class. Officials may implement the cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude designations for recognizing graduates, beginning with the class of 2013. College and career specialists from all four Rockwood high schools have considered that class rank can: • Override challenging coursework. • Create situations whereby students are deemed unacceptable and/or ineligible for admission based solely on test scores and ranking. • Contribute to unhealthy levels of competition among classmates. • Prompt some students to take courses for their weighted value instead of their educational value. Sharon Sevier, Rockwood’s director of guidance and counseling, said college admissions officials often use rank as part of a formula that includes ACT/SAT scores. “When a high school does not use a ranking system, the college admissions

staff looks more closely at the student’s transcript that includes challenging course selection, grade point average and accomplishments,” Sevier said. District officials said research shows that 16 area schools/districts have eliminated class rank. They said various university officials – including those at University of Missouri, University of Chicago, Harvard, and Rice Universities – said that students would not be penalized without a class rank. “In Rockwood, we have high-achieving students, and our high schools have been consistently ranked on the state’s Top Ten Highest-Performing Schools list,” Sevier said. “Students from different high schools throughout the state and nation may have the same class rank – but these students may have selected different courses and have vastly different grades. We believe that eliminating class rank would increase post-secondary opportunities for our students. Colleges would consider our students more individually instead of just considering the numbers of rank and test score. For all of our students, giving them every opportunity to shine and excel is our purpose.”

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Twin brothers are making life good this spring for Westminster Christian Academy Coach Eric Bain. Juniors Daniel and David Everett are running well for the Wildcats. Daniel leads area runners in the 1600 with a time of 4 minutes, 20.24 seconds. He is third in the 800 at 1:57.04. David is second in the 3200 with a time of 9:24.99. Both have had success before. Last fall, David finished third at the state meet in cross country. Daniel had the flu and did not compete. Last year, Daniel finished second at state in the 1600 with a time of 4:13. “This season, (Daniel) ran a 4:14 indoors at an indoor meet in Arkansas in which he won,” Bain

said. Daniel is hoping to run both the 1600 and 800 and at the state meet later this month along with the 4x800 relay, Bain said. Daniel has received interest from colleges such as UCLA, Arkansas, Cornell, and many others. “David Everett has also had a fantastic year,” Bain said. “He finished third at the recent Kansas Relays with a time of 9:24.99, which ranks him first in the St. Louis area for that event. The brothers are on the 4x800 relay team that includes sophomore Peter Duell and freshman Brendon Solomon. They are hoping to place at the state meet in that

event also, Bain said. There are just 15 boys out for the track team this spring. Westminster’s girls’ team, coached by Doug Butte, also has 15 members. “Not having a track at our school makes things more of a challenge, but we have been fortunate to be able to use the MICDS track for boys and the Villa track for the girls to practice,” Bain said.

High school golf Westminster Christian Academy recently won the Webster Cup golf tournament played at Cresent Farms Golf Course and had the medalist, too. Coach Brian Burkey said he had high expectations going into the 24-team tourney, in which the Wildcats played for the first time in 2009, when they finished fifth. “I was hoping to place in the top three,” Burkey said. Westerminster won with a team score of 296. DeSmet was second at 306. Parkway South came in third at 320, and Chaminade was fourth at 323. A total of 150 golfers competed in the big tournament. Senior Alex Cusumano was medalist with a 1-under 71. Senior Kevin Bell was second with a 72. Last year at the state meet, Bell finished tied for 11th, and Cusumano finished tied for seventh. Parkway West’s Gabe Laske finished third. He also shot a 72 but lost the tiebreaker to Bell. Eureka’s Matt Miklas shot a 73 to finish in a tie for fourth with DeSmet’s Nick Arman. The Westminster team is a solid Class 3 program. The Wildcats won their Class 3 district last year and finished third at the state tournament. “Our team has been competing at a high level,” Burkey said. “Our ultimate goal is to win districts this year and do better than third at state this year. With that said, winning the Webster Cup with the great competition and the bigger schools is a great achievement. Hopefully, the Webster Cup

Westminster Christian Academy golfers (from left) Ryan Haxel, Tim Reed, Alex Cusumano, Kevin Bell, Kevin Vandekamp with Coach Brian Burkey.

lays the foundation for greater things to come for the rest of the season.” Westminster is 8-0 in dual matches so far. The state meet is May 17-18 in Springfield. • • • Parkway Stouth won the 18-team Mehlville Invitational that was held recently at Crowne Pointe Golf Course. The Patriots shot 316 to nip Poplar Bluff (317) and CBC (318). Parkway South senior Nick Langley and CBC senior Adam Welch tied for first with 72. Langley won the tournament on the second playoff hole. Both Langley and Welch have signed with Missouri State and are going to be roommates next year in college. Parkway South junior Kyle Weldon shot 75, which was good for third place. Other Patriot scores were David Arth (83), Wes Allard (86) and Justin Bisang (90). “It was a good win for us,” Parkway South coach Mark Wade said. “As you know, these large tournaments are difficult to win. Nine times out of 10, one or two strokes are all that separates the top teams.” • • • Whitfield won the recent Old Hickory Challenge. Sophomore Mitch Rutledge was medalist with a 2-over 74.

High school boys’ tennis The Lafayette Lancers will finish play in the Suburban South/West Conference tournament Thurs., May 6 and begin play on Mon., May 10 in the Class 4 District 3 tourney hosted by Christian Brothers Col-

Parkway South golfers (from left) David Arth, Kyle Weldon, Nick Langley, Wes Allard and Justin Bisang with Coach Mark Wade

lege (CBC) at Cadet Park. “My hopes for the boys’ tennis team is to finish at the top of whatever flight we are in in the conference tournament,” Coach Mark McAllister said. Using that tourney to prepare for the district will help his club. Teams in the district are Chaminade, CBC, DeSmet, Ladue, Lafayette, Marquette, Parkway Central, Parkway North, Parkway West, and Pattonville. “The district we are in is one of the toughest if not the toughest in the state,” McAllister said. “We haven’t determined our lineups for districts yet. Any player from any school in our district has their work cut out for them. There are some of the best players in the state in our district.”

High school girls’ soccer St. Joseph’s Academy won the St. Louis Classic for the second year in a row. The 10-team event was held at the AnheuserBusch Center. The Angels defeated Bentonville, Ark., 1-0, Broken Arrow, Okla., 4-1 and Blue Valley Northeast, of Kansas, 3-1. The three victories kept the Angels undefeated this season at 12-0. St. Joseph’s is ranked 37th in the nation, according to ESPN RISE. Incaranate Word Academy went 0-2-1 in the tourney and fell to 7-2-1 on the season. The Red Knights entered the tourney ranked No. 2 by ESPN RISE and No. 3 by the National Soccer Coaches Association. The Lafayette Lancers remain undefeated at 14-0. The Lancers have outscored their opponents 58-1 this year and are in first place in the Suburban West Conference.

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Eureka’s Wisdom plays with heart By WARREN MAYES Eureka baseball player Kory Wisdom knows that along with talent, passion plays an important role for any athlete. For the senior second sacker, modern medicine also plays a role in the fact that he is on the diamond playing rather than in the grandstand watching. Looking at the 5-foot-11, 150-pound Wisdom, one would not be able to detect anything out of the ordinary, but he has an internal defibrillator that makes sure his heart keeps beating regularly. It is not something that concerns him. “I do not really think about it anymore since I have had it in for so long,” Wisdom said. Wisdom learned about his heart defect when he was in the fourth grade. “I was running the 400 in gym class,” Wisdom said. “I got around the first turn and everything started to turn black. I passed out on the gravel and had to be rushed to the hospital.” Doctors discovered that Wisdom had a heart defect that can cause the heart to stop at any time, and the decision was made to install a defibrillator. “I was very scared and very nervous,” Wisdom said. “I had to quit playing soccer and all competitive sports.” It affects what he can do to this day. “I am not allowed to run competitively anymore,” Wisdom said. “I am still allowed to play baseball, and I was also allowed to play basketball. My parents had my back in allowing me to play sports still because they knew how much I loved them. I had grown up with a ball in my hand.” Instead of moping about and using his situation to depress him, Wisdom turned the tables on his ailment. “It has actually been an inspiration for me,” he said. “It keeps me motivated because it is a big obstacle I have had to

overcome in my life.” Certainly, that has applied to Wisdom playing baseball. The sport is important to him. “My love for baseball has been lifetime,” he said. “My parents say I was born with a baseball in my hand. It has been a game where I can escape from everything and just be myself.” Eureka Coach Michael Hunt agreed. “Baseball is definitely his passion,” Hunt said. “He used to play basketball and soccer, but gave them up to focus on baseball.” Hunt said nothing has ever happened to Wisdom in practice or during a game, and the team never made special accommodations for him. “When he first came out, we were a little concerned for him just out of fear from ourselves,” Hunt said. “I think when our staff saw that he had no fears, it carried over to us.” Wisdom has become a big part of the Wildcats’ success. The solid program is among the best in the area. “He has been a solid player for us all four years,” Hunt said. “He started at the freshman level and progressed through our JV and then varsity. He made his varsity debut as a sophomore but didn’t play much.” Wisdom last year was a full-time starter and one of the team’s leading hitters. He is hitting leadoff and playing second base this year. “He is also one of our captains as voted on by his teammates,” Hunt said. “ As a junior, Wisdom led Eureka by hitting .426; however, the season did not begin well for him, so he went to see Hunt about it. “I started out very slow and not getting much playing time, so I went in and asked

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EUREKA’S WISDOM, from page 32 the coach if he would give me another shot and it all just took off from there,” Wisdom said. He is playing well this season, too, sporting a .340 average at West Newsmagazine press time. “My hopes and goals are to do anything to help my team out,” Wisdom said. “If I do that, then my numbers will be there. I am leading off this year, so I am doing everything just to get on base and do all I can do to help out the big hitters behind me. If that means taking a couple pitches and working the count so that they see a lot of pitches, then I will do that.” Wisdom praised Hunt for helping make him a better ballplayer. “Coach Hunt has been there to help me out in all ways possible,” he said. “He will show up early to school to hit with me, or stay late after practice just to do anything to build me to become a better player. He

has a lot of knowledge about the game and has a lot of little tips that will make me more successful as a person and a ballplayer as I move forward in my life.” After high school, Wisdom would like to continue playing. He said he is talking to John Wood Community College in Quincy, Ill., and is hopeful it will work out for him. “I am very excited about it because I still get to play baseball for a couple more years,” he said, “but I will cross that bridge when I get there. I have to focus on the task at hand.” Already, he has crossed a big bridge in overcoming the heart defect to play a sport he loves. For that, Hunt said, Wisdom has his parents to thank. “Not being able to play, or keeping it from him to keep him safe would be extremely painful to him,” Hunt said.

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istory is repeating itself with the resurgence of traditional, edible gardens and farmers’ markets that offer locally-grown produce. Both are sprouting nationwide, including in West County. The average meal typically travels about 1,500 miles from the farm to the supermarket, according to “Food Inc.,” a 2009 Academy Award-nominated documentary about the mass food production industry. That is a far cry from the days of the Great Depression, when people planted their own gardens for economic reasons. However, the old practice of growing groceries locally is becoming new again, as more meals are traveling very short distances from garden plot to plate. According to the Garden Media Group (GMG), a trend-spotting organization for the gardening industry, front lawns are being transformed into vegetable gardens, and neighbors are supporting a desire to go local by “yard-sharing,” dividing their resources, skills, space, tools and time. “We’re connecting to the soil and with each other, sharing the bounty and giving families food that’s more nutritious, tastier and less costly,” GMG President Susan McCoy said. A recent National Gardening Association survey shows a 19-percent increase in the last year of new, hobby country farms and urban edible gardens. The demand for locally-grown food has sparked an increase in seed sales by 30-50 percent. In Des Peres, a group of neighbors recently started a neighborhood vegetable garden in one family’s yard. The neighbors plan to share the produce. “We are trying it for the first time,” said Sandy Matthes, who is involved in the project. “We thought it would be fun and healthy. We’ve always loved to plant flower gardens, and now we decided to try this.” Matthes said that she and her neighbors hired a consultant who helped them start the garden. “We told her the vegetables we wanted,” Matthes said. “She helped us plant them and educated us. Now we will try to maintain it ourselves.” More and more Americans also are frequenting neighborhood farmers’ markets in search of locally-grown products. The nation’s farmers’ markets have nearly doubled in number in the past decade. While some markets allow vendors to sell products they did not grow, including imported products, an increasing number now focus on local, home-grown, unique, fresh foods. Such is the case in West County. Ellisville officials last year began a farmers’ market on the (former) Straub’s parking lot at Clayton and Clarkson Roads, and this year, Ellisville will operate its farmers’ market at Bluebird Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays from May 13 through mid-October. Organizers said the mission of the Ellisville market is to promote fresh farmed goods from locally-grown producers; endorse regionally branded products that appeal to dedicated market-goers; support local farmers, organic produce and other unique or seasonal specialties; and educate the public about the preparation of local seasonal food. Ellisville market organizers said the market

NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM shopping experience is an opportunity for people in the community to build relationships with the farmer and better understand the origin of food. All items for sale at the Ellisville farmers’ market are Missouri/Illinois-made products with emphasis on the homegrown, handcrafted and artisan-made. Similarly, Wildwood last year kicked off its first farmers’ market in the Wildwood Town Center. This year, The Farmers’ Market of Wildwood will be open from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 9. Glenn Gaehle, manager of The Farmers’ Market of Wildwood, said that various vendors will offer locally-grown produce as well as meats, poultry and shrimp. “Nothing is shipped in,” Gaehle said. “It’s all locally-grown around the St. Louis area.” Summer Classics at Mansfield Nursery, a nursery and outdoor furniture business on Manchester Road in Ellisville, recently began offering a small farmers’ market featuring fresh produce, including peppers and squash. Their newly expanded garden allows patrons to pick their own produce directly from the vine, owner Matt Mansfield said. “There’s nothing like homegrown tomatoes,” Mansfield said. “There’s nothing like a Missouri tomato in July.” Besides tasty food with good nutritional value, Mansfield said his farmers’ market, which is open from around April to October, offers other benefits. “Our garden is a fun thing,” Mansfield said. “I enjoy watering it, taking care of it, watching it grow.” Area community gardens are sprouting up, too. Town & Country officials just approved an agreement with Principia Corp. for a 6,100-square-foot garden on the grounds of The Principia, a private school on Clayton Road. Residents can apply for plots, which they must maintain, devoting at least half of the space to vegetables. Fees help pay for deer-proof fencing of the site. Bridgette Kossor said she decided a few years ago to start the first community garden in Chesterfield to teach others about fresh food. “I wanted adults and families with children to have an opportunity to experience how food grows and what fresh, real food tastes and feels like when you eat it right from the ground,” Kossor said. Kossor’s community garden is located on the property of Fine Art Limited on Chesterfield Airport Road in the Chesterfield Valley. “We like the idea of the community garden,” Jack Scharr, president of Fine Art Limited, said. “They bring their kids and it is educational. I’m supportive of the natural garden movement. If we all live in a natural environment, we feel better and hopefully, we look better and live longer.” Kossor recently opened a second community garden on the grounds of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on Clayton Road in Ellisville. “It’s exciting to see the second garden take shape and meet all of the new people coming together, creating a community around growing their own food.” Kossor said. Kossor said both community gardens are organic, which means everything is grown naturally, without chemicals, pesticides or herbicides.

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She said the gardens give people not only an opportunity to grow their own food, but also education about gardening and the food itself, while connecting with others who are like-minded. “It also offers a way to help people connect to the earth, nature and the very food that creates our bodies on a daily basis,” Kossor said. Kossor said each garden member signs up for his or her own 12x18 plot. The Chesterfield location features a natural wildlife habitat area with native flora and beehives. “The bees support a healthy garden, and the garden supports healthy bees, which has been an issue over the last few years,” Kossor said. Kossor’s garden members each pay a fee, which covers expenses necessary to run the garden, such as deer fencing, water costs and tilling. “We do not run the community gardens to sell anything,” Kossor said. “They are created for people to grow and eat real food, tended by their own hands. Throughout the growing season, we do have people who want to be part of the gardens and just volunteer their time and energy because they love gardening and the community.” Kossor said the Chesterfield Monarch Fire Protection District has filled water tanks for the Chesterfield garden, which has no water access. Darcey Capstick, of Chesterfield Citizens for the Environment, has provided much guidance, Kossor said. In addition, both community gardens include a “Feed the Hungry” plot. “We will be donating the harvest of those plots to Circle Of Concern and to Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL), whose mission is to end poverty,” Kossor said. “We are very excited to designate areas of the garden for this purpose since we usually have surplus food.”

Healthy Harvest Gardens, which raises and sells organic, local plants and seeds, has contributed to Kossor’s donation harvests. Also contributing is Kirby Charles, who wished for her 16th birthday to service “the good earth.” “Kirby is very excited to be planting both of the ‘Feed the Hungry’ plots with her friends as her birthday wish, in lieu of a big party,” Kossor said. “She is hoping that other teens will be inspired to be of service in some meaningful way.” Overall, Kossor said, the gardens provide a way for people to re-connect to food. “We’ve gotten so far away from the source of our food, how it grows, who grows it and where it comes from, that having people come together and grow it themselves is a step toward self-sufficiency and good stewardship of life,” Kossor said. “Our culture has created a world of convenience and busyness that makes it so important to get your kids or yourself to a meeting, class or game, that we sacrifice our healthy lives in the process.” Kossor said she believes that fast, easy food has become too commonplace in today’s world. “I am hoping that fresh, local food prepared with our own hands, along with shared meals, become the new ‘important’ thing on our schedules,” Kossor said. “Gardening, cooking and eating give us a moment to slow down, breathe and be aware of what we are doing and eating. This is integral to happy and healthy lives and, as I say this with tears in my eyes, our children need to learn this so they can be whole, happy and healthy people who know where they – and their food – come from. It’s a beautiful sight to see families in the garden together, planting, weeding, watering and harvesting real, fresh food. Sure beats the drive-through.”

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High Energy Gymnastix 17732 Edison Avenue • Chesterfield (636) 532-7762 Chesterfield Mall • Chesterfield (Lower Level Near Dillards) (314) 775-7007 www.highenergygymnastix.com High Enegry Gymnastix offers a spectacular summer program with THEMED SUMMER CAMPS in addition to their fantastic weekly gymnastics classes, trampoline and tumble clinics, mom’s day out and parent’s night out (every Fri and Sat at their Chasterfield Mall site). For example, the theme for June 7-10 is Safari Camp and June 21-24 is Olympic Camp. The children receive instruction on bars, beam, floor, rings and trampoline. The knowledgable, fun staff excite the children with themerelated games and challenges that may include face painting, limbo, trapeze and beachball volleyball. The coolest part of Hi-NRG’s Summer 2010 is the astounding progress the children make, reinforcing their belief in a “Life Without Limits!”

Kennedy Farms Equestrian Center 1122 Deep Forest Drive • Chesterfield (636) 532-7274 www. kennedyfarms.com

Gateway Academy is proud to host the British Soccer Challenger Sports Camp Kennedy Farms Equestrian Camps & Clinfrom June 21-25. British Soccer Camp ics are now enrolling: Coed, ages 6-16. was voted the number one soccer camp Weekly sessions are available for all ridin US and Canada. Four different ses- ing levels. Intermediate and advanced sions will be offered for children from ag- riders have the opportunity to attend seses 3 to 14. Call or enroll on-line today as sions that focus on the equitation, hunter space is limited. Register at www.chal- and jumper skills necessary for the show lengersports.com by May 7th to receive ring. Beginner sessions provide hours of a free jersey. Gateway Academy is host- riding experience which is enhanced by ing “Summertime Blast” Vacation Bible fun, hands-on-activities covering horse School Camp June 14-18. This camp is safety, grooming, care and much more. for PK3 through 4th grade and runs from Contact Kennedy Farms today for more 9-11:30 am. Cost is $45 per child. Call information about opportunities for all or go to www.gatewayacademy.org for ages or e-mail them at kennedyfarms@ kennedyfarms.com. registration information.

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Andrews AcAdemy We encourage children to maximize their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth by offering an advanced curriculum in a traditional setting.

summer cAmp now enrolling Contact: nmanco@andrewsacademy.com or 636-561-7709 Currently enrolling grades Kindergarten - 6

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Summer Summer in in Rockwood Rockwood 2 Programs Available June 7 - August 6

Your summer connection for elementary students (Kindergarten thru 5th grade)

Taking it to the next level for middle school students (5th grade thru age 13)

Gather your friends and sign up early for SummerLink and the Zone– the best part of summer! From field trips to hands on activities to electrifying presentations and more, SummerLink and the Zone encourage students to use their imagination, learn, laugh and build friendships. Both camps run 9am - 3pm, M-F with before (6:30am - 9am) and after (3pm - 6pm) care at no additional cost.

Rates apply to all in-district and out-of-district families. 5 days $180, 4 days $159, 3 days $132, 2 days $99, 1 day $60. Prices include all field trips and two snacks.

636-861-7768

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Kennedy Farms equestrian Center A St. Louis Tradition in Equine Excellence

"Your Journey Starts Here"

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Levels Available Close, convenient, experienced staff with dependable ponies and horses to ride.

Pony Pals, Summer Camps & Riding Clinics Visit our website: www.kennedyfarms.com Or e-mail us at kennedyfarms@kennedyfarms.com

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Kidsplay Dierberg’s Plaza • Manchester (636) 227-1800 Hwy. K & N • O’Fallon (636) 379-9494 www.kidsplayfun.com “Kamp Kidsplay” offers loads of fun featuring arts and crafts, sports, storytellers, magicians, musicians, clowns, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, picnic lunches and water fun. Adventure “Kamp” for kids aged 2-4 features weekly visitors; Explorer “Kamp” for those aged 5-10 includes three to four field trips every week. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June 7 through Aug.13, with an extended day option available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Half-day, daily and weekly enrollment is offered.

Krupinski Academy of Dance 801 Charter Commons • Chesterfield (636) 227-2362 Email: info@krupinskiacademy.com Krupinski Academy of Dance is proud to announce their new and exciting summer dance program including their Storybook Adventures, Princess-topia, and Over the Rainbow dance camps. They are

showcasing their new and improved theatre camp and popular Summer Intensive Program, spotlighting ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and specialty technique classes. It is the goal at Krupinski Academy to give every child the chance to make their dreams come true. They pride themselves on embracing all children; giving them the opportunity to explore the world of dance in a fun, friendly, family environment.

Living Word Church 17315 Manchester Rd. • Wildwood (636) 821-2800 www.livingwordumc.org Living Word Church offers fun summer programs for children in preschool through 5th grade. In June, the Living Word Early Childhood Center is sponsoring a zoo themed four week summer camp for children ages 15 months to 5 years. Register now. Contact the ECC director, Amy Johnston, at (636) 230-0089 for enrollment information. Children entering 1st through fifth grade can sign up for a week of VBS Sportslife Camp. This camp is offered from 9:00 a.m. – noon during July 19-23. Register now. Contact Sara Cleary at (636) 821-2800 for registration information.

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Seed bombs, action, tunes and recycled art! and Green! Kids learn about the importance of recycling, sustainability, and caring for God’s creation! Learn more and sign up online:

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Summer camps at Baskin Farm provide a great opportunity for horse-loving kids to spend their day riding and learning horsemanship. We offer beginner and intermediate camps at two convenient West County locations. For more information and a free brochure, call today or download a registration form at www.baskinfarm.net

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Gateway Academy 17815 Wild Horse Creek Rd. • Chesterfield, MO 63005 First Kicks Mini Soccer Half Day Half Day

Pegasus Camp Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS)

while learning about the importance of recycling and caring for God’s creation. This faith-based exploration of the parable of the sower and environmental (314) 995-7342 • www.pegasuscamp.org stewardship is Sunday, June 27 through Pegasus campers (students entering Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 6 – 8 p.m. grades K-9) explore science/technology, Families are invited to enjoy a free meal the arts, sports, swimming, and a variety and “Green Zone” activities at 5:00 p.m. of unique hobbies on the state-of-the-art each evening. For more information and campus of MICDS. Three two-week ses- to register now online – go to www.mansions will be offered in 2010 (June 14-25; chesterumc.org/vbs. June 28-July 9; July 12-23). Professional teachers, coaches, and counselors guide campers as they engage in fun summer Ridgefield Arena activities. Hot lunch served cafeteria style 1410 Ridge Rd. • Wildwood is included and before and aftercare are (636) 527-3624 available (for an additional fee). For more www.ridgefieldarena.com information or to register visit www.pegasuscamp.org or call 314-995-7342. Celebrating their 40th anniversary,

ReNew: The Green VBS at Manchester United Methodist Church 129 Woods Mill Road (141 and Manchester) Manchester (636) 200-4710 www.manchesterumc.com/vbs ReNew: The Green VBS is affordable, fun and green! For just $15 per child ($30 family max) preschoolers through 5th graders will enjoy 5 evenings of seed bombs, action, tunes and recycled art

Ridgefield Arena is a wonderful horse facility. The love of horses has been responsible for the beautiful grounds and amenities. Ridgefield has three lighted arenas, (one indoor for all year riding), six wash racks, a tack room, trails and a fabulous viewing room. They offer boarding for your horse, sales if you need a horse and a great riding academy to learn about horses. Ridgefield has a range of activities such as summer camps, horse clinics and horse shows in May, June and September. Check the web site or call for dates of all the events!

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Falcons Basketball Academy Falcons Basketball Academy is opening a new location at 140 Long Rd. Convenient access to Highway 40. Starting June 1st, Summer Camps, 3 X 3, AAU competitive basketball, and training will be available. We are currently accepting players for team play.

Go to www.falconsbball.com for more information or call Mike Beaver at 636-795-9521

Down Set Hike Football Down Set Hike Football camp is in it’s sixth year. This camp is designed for the attention span of the youth football player. The camp is non-contact. Camp activities include funda-mental football instruction, games, flag foot-ball, and dodge ball. The location will have indoor and outdoor capability to handle heat and weather. Convenient access to Highway 40. FOR MORE INFO CALL (314) 925-2641 191 Rock Industrial Park Dr. • Bridgeton, MO 63044 www.SandLotStl.com

Go to www.downsethike.com for more information or call Mike Beaver at 636-795-9521.

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Come learn with us

a time to be challenged, to experiment, to discover, and to know the satisfaction of success A child-centered Christian pre-school rooted in sound early childhood practices for 37 years

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includes weekly specialty classes in music, gym, science and bible stories/character development. Field trips and in-house field trips are offered monthly. Our Lunch Bunch program is offered for busy families after classroom hours. Call to schedule a tour when you can meet our experienced staff. SUMMER CAMP 6/21-6/23 9am-1pm 6/28-6/30 9am-1pm (Ages 3 - 5)

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RockyVine Youth Camp P.O. Box 8 • Dutzow (636) 432-2028 • www. rockyvine.com

RockyVine is a perfect mix of adventure and faith. This is the perfect camp for Junior High and High School teens. RockyVine is a co-ed camp. They offer 150ft. long slip’n’slide (with a splash down pool), paintball, Mountain boards/ bikes, messy games and so much Sylvan Learning Center more. RockyVine also has amazing 14248 Manchester Rd. (at Hwy 141) themed nights full of song and prayers! Ballwin • (636) 394-3104 RockyVine’s unofficial motto is “We Play 17541 Chesterfield Airport Rd. hard, We Pray harder!” They have great Chesterfield facilities and fantastic food. Campers (636) 537-8118 are very well taken care of when they are www.sylvanlearning.com here with at RockyVine! You can register for camp at www.rockyvine.com and Learning feels good...even in the summer! questions or to set up a tour, call Eric Sylvan offers year-round academic & Blythe, Camp Director (636) 432-2028. tutoring programs in reading, math, algebra, writing, study skills, test-prep, college prep for ACT/SAT, and high school math/science tutoring. Professional and highly trained teachers develop Spirit Valley Farms programs with customized content and Equestrian Center personalized instruction, based on each 17899 Wild Horse Creek Rd. student’s strengths and weaknesses. Chesterfield Sylvan’s motivating environment builds (636) 536-2755 confident, independent learners for all www.SpiritValleyFarms.com students, including LD, ADD, dyslexic, CAPS, etc. Summer camps offer parents Spirit Valley Farms Equestrian Center flexible scheduling to help keep their Riding Camp! Summer sessions will children’s skills sharp or to get ahead! offer both English and Western riding Sylvan offers in-center & on-line programs, lessons and education: basic horse care, as well as IN-HOME tutoring. Call or visit grooming, anatomy of the horse, vet for more information. care, tack care, etc. The focus is FUN ~ besides riding and spending lots of time with horses, they offer arts and crafts, games, and more! Spirit Valley Farms is a beautiful facility with both an outdoor and indoor arena. Please visit, meet horses and instructors, and even have a lesson at half-price to see if their Riding Camp is for you! Campers are also invited to ride in their barn horse show series and show off their new abilities! Have fun, learn, be active and enjoy horses with them this summer!

SummerLink (K – 5th graders)

The Zone (5th grade to age 13) (636) 861-7768 www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/adventureclub

District and are open to all in-district and out-of-district families. Join them for one day or all nine weeks! Camp staff is led by an experienced Facilitator who works for Rockwood Adventure Club during the school year. Check out the website or call for more information!

Sign up now for SummerLink and the Zone – the best part of summer! From field trips to hands-on activities to electrifying presentations and more, SummerLink and the Zone encourage students to use their imagination, learn, laugh and build friendships. The programs are offered at several convenient locations throughout Rockwood School

Vetta Sports Summer Camps Manchester (West County) (636) 391-1227 x 15 Concord (South County) (314) 842-3111 x 55 Soccerdome (Mid-County) (314) 962-9248 x 17 O’Fallon, IL (Metro East) (618) 589-3951 www.vettasports.com/summercamp At Vetta Sports Camps, your child is the focus. The camps, held at five locations across the St. Louis metro area, offer kids activities that challenge them mentally and physically with indoor and outdoor play. The well-rounded camps are run by an experienced staff of athletes who teach not only skills, but good attitudes and a love for sports and recreation. Most of all, your child will have loads of FUN at Vetta Sports Summer Camps. Activities include soccer, water fun, inflatables, basketball, kickball, tennis, and creative arts and crafts, mixed with reading times, cultural awareness days and field trips to area attractions. Vetta Sports Summer Camps are Active, Affordable, Fun!

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West County Family YMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, MO 63017 636.532.3100 www.ymcastlouis.org/ westcounty

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Wildwood Family YMCA 2641 Highway 109 Wildwood, MO 63040 636.458.6636 www.ymcastlouis.org/ wildwood

Wildwood 636.458.6636 West County 636.532.3100 www.ymcastlouis.org

Two great locations for dance technique...don’t miss out on our summer camps for ages 3 and up! !

Many summer opportunities available –Call or visit our Web sites for more information. Dance Floor

Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio

New, BIGGER location in the Valley! 17371 Edison Road in Chesterfield 636.728.0608 | dancefloorstl.com

Celebrating 20 years in 2011! 16189 Westwood Business Park in Ellisville 636.391.0838 | reneejohnsonsdance.com

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Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill Summer Camp 801 South Spoede Road • St. Louis (314) 810-3404 www.svoelpel@vdoh.org

West County Family YMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place • Chesterfield (636) 532-3100 www.ymcastlouis.org/westcounty

Wildwood Family YMCA

2641 Highway 109 • Wildwood They host a day camp (Age 4 – Grade (636) 458-6636 5) as well as enrichment classes (Age 4 – Grade 12) from June 7 – June 25. www.ymcastlouis.org/wildwood Boys and girls from all schools are Whether you’re looking to bring out the invited to join them on their beautiful artist, dancer or athlete in you, or prefer 60-acre campus in Frontenac for art, to splash in water parks or explore the drama, swimming, science, martial great outdoors, there’s a YMCA camp for arts, volleyball, crafts, technology, world you. Camps are available ages 3 to 16 cultures, cooking, digital photography, and run weekly for ten weeks beginning and more! New classes for 2010 include June 2. Their camp counselors are role fencing, musical theatre workshop, and models for campers and encourage them calligraphy. Classes are available from to demonstrate the YMCA’s four core val9am – 3pm with an extended care ues of caring, respect, honesty and reoption until 6pm. Visit www.vdoh.org sponsibility. Plus, YMCA Fun Club offers for a complete listing of their summer before and after camp hours as options. programs along with class descriptions, Call today for more information. rates, and registration forms.

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Home Helpers ♥ Bathing/Personal Care 636-391-0000 ♥ Hospice Support Care 314-961-1002 ♥ Light Housekeeping www.HomeHelpersStl.com ♥ Laundry/Linen Change

Com mu n it y Event s ART “Studio Night Live,” a free community open house featuring hands-on art activities for the family, a sampling of 2010 summer camps, snacks, dessert and the chance to win discounts and prizes, is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., May 7 at Chesterfield Arts (444 Chesterfield Center). The 2010 Lego Design Challenge also is featured. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

BENEFITS St. Louis Help holds a medical equipment donation drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., May 8 at Jewish Federation of St. Louis (12 Millstone Campus Drive), North Pointe Aquatic Center (330 Holloway Road in Ballwin), Valley Park Jewelry & Loan (96 Meramec Valley Plaza), Parkway

Central High School (369 N. Woods Mill Road) and other locations throughout the area. Donations of nearly every type of medical equipment are accepted. Items are cleaned, refurbished and loaned to individuals in need free of charge. Call (314) 567-4700. • • • The West County Walk, a 5k walk benefiting the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is at 8:30 a.m. on Sun., May 9, starting at Lafayette High School and concluding at the Wildwood Town Center. Shuttle busses return participants to the high school. The registration fee is $25, $20 of which is donated directly to the Komen St. Louis affiliate. For more information and to register, visit thewestcountywalk.com.

Celebaroo The American Cancer Society’s Celebaroo Gala is at 7 p.m. (VIP reception is at 6 p.m.) on Sat., June 5 at Palladium, a new event space in the old City Hospital in Lafayette Square. Silent, live and big board auctions; live entertainment by Kim Massie and musicians from the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra; local celebrities working as dealers in a gaming area; and prizes, including a trip to Las Vegas, are featured. Tickets are $150 each with tables starting at $1,000. Proceeds help children with cancer through the American Cancer Society Camp Sunrise. Call Jason McClelland at (314) 286-8157 or visit celebaroo.org.

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• • • A Chesterfield Lions Club Barbecue is from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Fri., May 14 and Sat., May 15 at the Four Seasons Plaza parking lot (on Olive Blvd. just west of Woods Mill Road). Large orders of $50 or more will be delivered. Proceeds support area organizations in need. To place large orders, call Elmer at (314) 378-4758. • • • Friends of St. Luke’s hosts “Heart & Soul,” a gala benefit for the St. Luke’s Hospital Robert Paine, M.D. Heart Institute, at 6 p.m. on Sat., May 15 at The Sheldon Concert Hall. A cocktail reception, performance by Dionne Warwick and dessert with the performer are featured. For ticket information, call (314) 576-2345 or visit stlukes-stl.com/gala.

FAMILY & KIDS The city of Ballwin and St. Luke’s Hopsital host the “Honor Your Mother Walk” at 8:15 a.m. on Sat., May 8 at Vlasis Park in Ballwin. Paying participants receive a T-shirt, and kids decorate a tote bag. Admission is $12; children aged 5 and younger are admitted free. Register at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons or download a registration form at ballwin.mo.us. • • • “FamilyLIVE!” is at 5 p.m. on Sat., May 8 at St. John Lutheran Church (15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville). Dinner follows the high-energy, family-oriented worship event. Call 394-4100.

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• • • Greek Fest 2010 is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., May 28-Mon., May 31 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (1755 Des Peres Road in Town & Country). Greek foods, live entertainment, church tours, activities for kids, a Greek market and more are featured. Visit stlgreekfest.com.

HEALTH The NutriFormance Outdoors Kickoff and Happy Hour is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs., May 6 at 17375 Edison Ave. in Chesterfield. Outdoor sampler classes, studio cycling, a raffle, socializing, drinks and hors d’oeuvres are featured. Call Jessica at 537-8555.

LIVE PERFORMANCES

“All the World’s a Stage,” a 50-minute, family-friendly performance by Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis’ awardwinning touring ensemble is at 7 p.m. on Mon. May 17 at Maryville University. A brief question-and-answer session with the actors follows the performance. Call Chris Hollenbeck at (314) 529-6854.

SPECIAL INTEREST Team registrations are now being accepted for the sixth annual St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash taking place on Sat., Sept. 25 and Sun., Sept. 26 at the Town Center of Wildwood. Amateurs and professionals compete for the prizes in several categories. Call Frank Schmer at 256-6564.

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Enter t ai n ment

The new musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” plays from May 11-23 at The Fox Theatre.

less Amphitheater Sting with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, June 23, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater The Eagles with Dixie Chicks, June 24, Busch Stadium Michael Buble, June 25, Scottrade Center James Taylor and Carole King, July 10, Scottrade Center REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, July 10, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Toby Keith with Trace Adkins, July 17, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Charlie Wilson, May 7, The Fox Theatre Poco with Richie Furay, May 7-8, Wildwood Springs Lodge Pat Metheny, May 8, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center The Amazing Rhythm Aces, May 14-15, Wildwood Springs Lodge Ray Price, May 20, Ameristar Casino “Happy Together Tour” (various ‘60s artists), May 26, The Fox Theatre Brad Paisley with Darius Rucker, May 29, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Styx/Foreigner with special guest Kansas, June 4, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Liza Minnelli with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, June 5, Powell Symphony Hall Ronald Isley and Teena Marie, June 5, The Fox Theatre Diana Ross, June 6, Fox Theatre Harry Connick Jr., June 11, The Fox Theatre Dave Matthews Band, June 16, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft, June 19, Verizon WireNino and Yo-Yo return for Circus Flora’s 24th season production, “Ingenioso,” running June 3-27 at Grand Center.

“High Society,” through May 8, Robert G. Reim Theatre “Menopause the Musical,” through May 8, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza Smucker’s Stars on Ice, May 7, Scottrade Center “Tartuffe,” through May 9, Fontbonne University Black Box Theatre Photo by Steve Truesdell

CONCERTS

Dancers from 30 Midwest companies perform in “Spring to Dance Festival 2010,” May 27-29 at The Touhill. Pictured are members of Modern American Dance Company (MADCO).

Cirque du Soleil’s “Alegria,” May 5-9, Chaifetz Arena “Young Frankenstein,” May 11-23, The Fox Theatre Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ “Hamlet,” May 26-June 20, Forest Park “Spring to Dance Festival 2010,” May 27-29, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” May 28-June 27, Robert G. Reim Theatre Circus Flora’s “Ingenioso,” June 3-27, Grand Center

tickets and information Ameristar Casino: tickets.com, (877) 444-2637 Black Box Theatre: mustardseedtheatre.com, (314) 719-8060 Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center: touhill.org, (314) 516-4949 Busch Stadium: livenation.com, cardinals.com, (314) 345-9000 Chaifetz Arena: thechaifetzarena. com, (314) 977-5000

Circus Flora: circusflora.org, (314) 289-4040 Fox Theatre: metrotix.com, (314) 534-1111 The Playhouse at Westport Plaza: theplayhouseatwestport.com, (314) 469-7529 Powell Symphony Hall: slso.org, (314) 534-1700 Robert G. Reim Theatre: stagesstlouis.org, (314) 821-2407

Scottrade Center: ticketmaster. com, (314) 241-1888 Shakespeare Festival St. Louis: shakespearefestivalstlouis.org, (314) 531-9800 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater: livenation.com, (877) 598-8703 Wildwood Springs Lodge: wildwoodspringslodge.com, (573) 775-2400

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Balaban’s is back By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES Balaban’s’ devotees can rejoice now that the classic bistro has moved to West County. Balaban’s Café, a legendary landmark for 34 years in the Central West End, relocated to Chesterfield in November. With a new venue and menu, the restaurant was renamed Balaban’s wine cellar & tapas bar. The menu offers smaller plates (tapas) of classic Balaban’s recipes matched to specially selected wines. Popular items from the original café remain and include cucumber bisque, beef Wellington, pasta Ligurian, and lobster ravioli. Co-owner Steve McIntyre wanted to revive the tastes and aromas of France and Spain that made the old café famous. “We’ve expanded our original recipes, using fresh seasonal ingredients and creating special dishes which change daily,” McIntyre said. Like fine food and wine, Executive Chef Kevin Sthair and Wine Manager Aaron Zwicker make a perfect match. “We now list those customer favorites in small shareable

Balaban’s wine cellar & tapas bar 1772 Clarkson Road at Baxter • Chesterfield (636) 449-6700 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. p.m. Sunday Lunch served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; dinner served 4 p.m.-close

plates, encouraging diners to taste, mix and match them with our store’s classic wines,” said Sthair, who has been with Balaban’s since 1996. “Our program of wine dinners, classes and tastings is aimed at boosting our customers’ wine knowledge and enjoyment,” Zwicker said. The ambience is bistro with retail wine racks, intimate dining tables, a polished black granite wine bar and original Café Balaban posters. Besides lunch and dinner, Balaban’s offers retail wine sales, a gourmet carry out and deli selection, gift baskets and wine accessories. A world-class wine inventory features 500-plus labels with two categories in all price ranges – new inventory and library wines from the original cellar. Whether a bottle is $10 or $110, it is required to have quality and drinkability. About half of wines are priced at less than $20. Balaban’s sells wine at retail prices with an $8 corkage fee for dining in-store. The same retail-not-restaurant price applies whether buying wine to drink with a meal, carry out or stock a home wine cellar. The lunch menu features soups, sandwiches, salads, seafood, pasta, flatbread pizzas and desserts. Examples are lobster bisque, crab cakes, vegetable panini and Scottish Balaban’s Wine Manager Aaron Zwicker (left) and Executive Chef Kevin Sthair. salmon BLT - each less than $10. The dinner menu features smaller plates of classic Balaban’s fare, like smoked trout pancake, BBQ salmon, dinners bring the bounty of the season to the plate and chilled oysters, or firecracker shrimp along with suggested glass. Each course is paired with a wine from Balaban’s’ wines. Dinner tapas are less than $12, with choices includ- cellar. Informal wine tastings are offered from 2-4 p.m. ing the newest special – grilled baby octopus. every Saturday with no reservations required. Wine classes One Sunday a month, private four- to six-course wine are at 7 p.m. on Mondays.

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get a FREE appetizer

Open Sunday-Thursday: 11:00 - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 11:00 - 10:30 pm

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Stop by The Local Watering Hole

Debz Corner Great Pitcher & Shot Specials Darts • Shuffleboard Power Putt • Pool Table

Celebrate Mother’s Day With Us! Every Mom will receive a complimentary slice of cheesecake.

Gift CertifiCates available

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14282 Manchester Road in Manchester

Open Mon.-Fri., 11a.m. - Midnight Sat., Noon - Midnight • Sun, 4.-10p.m.

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910 Kehrs Mill Rd. • Ballwin (At the Barn of Lucerne)

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(636) 256-DINE (3463)

636-530-9200

Open 7am-2pm 7 Days a Week

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Don't come here... we're not open

Now Featuring Patio Seating!

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Open 24 Hours • Senior Discounts • Daily Specials

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Purchase 1 Breakfast Entree or Omelette plus 2 drinks and receive

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15662 Manchester Rd. Ellisville

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A 2nd Entree or Platter at 1/2 price 1/2 price entree or platter of equal or lesser value Dine in only. Not valid with an other offers, discounts or specials. Gingham’s Homestyle Restaurant. Expires 6/15/10.

STeak SPecial Wednesday & Saturday

12oz. New York Strip Steak $10.95

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Breakfast & Italian Buffet $21.95 adults $10.95 Children (10 & under) Call now for reservations or for more details.

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Come in and enjoy Lunch, Dinner or Happy Hour on our Large Patio.

Japanese Sushi Restaurant

1637 Clarkson Rd. • Chesterfield

636-536-7778

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*Reservations Suggested

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Morales Landscaping LLC. Spring clean-up and mulching. Grass cutting $30 and up. Leaf, bush and tree removal. Retaining walls and patios. Fencing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; vinyl, hardwoods, aluminum chain link. Check our prices before you buy. Call 636-699-5189

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ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051 MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small. (314) 288-9952 SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Minor Plumbing Repairs. Drain/ Sewer Opening. Kitchen Faucets/Disposals Installed. Bathroom Vanities, Toilets Repaired/ Replaced. Water Lines/Drain Lines Replaced. Dishwashers/Ice makers Installed. Specializing in St.Louis County's Finer Homes. Free Estimates. Insured for your protection. Accepting Visa / MC 314-353-5555

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