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Is Thinking Obsolete? While it is not possible to answer all the emails and letters from readers, many are thought-provoking, whether those thoughts are positive or negative. An email from one young man simply asked for the sources of some facts about gun control that were mentioned in a recent column. It is good to check out the facts – especially if you check out the facts on both sides of an issue. By contrast, another man simply denounced me because of what was said in that column. He did not ask for my sources but simply made contrary assertions, as if his assertions must be correct and therefore mine must be wrong. He identified himself as a physician, and the claims that he made about guns were claims that had been made years ago in a medical journal – and thoroughly discredited since then. He might have learned that, if we had engaged in a back and forth discussion, but it was clear from his letter that his goal was not debate but denunciation. That is often the case these days. It is always amazing how many serious issues are not discussed seriously, but instead simply generate assertions and counterassertions. On television talk shows, people on opposite sides often just try to shout each other down. There is a remarkable range of ways of seeming to argue without actually producing any coherent argument. Decades of dumbed-down education no doubt have something to do with this, but there is more to it than that. Education is not merely neglected in many of our schools today, but is replaced to a great extent by ideological indoctrination. Moreover, it is largely indoctrination based on the same set of underlying and unexamined assumptions among teachers and institutions. If our educational institutions – from the schools to the universities – were as interested in a diversity of ideas as they are obsessed with racial diversity, students would at least gain experience in seeing the assumptions behind different visions and the role of logic and evidence in debating those differences. Instead, a student can go all the way from elementary school to a Ph.D. without encountering any fundamentally different vision of the world from that of the prevailing political correctness. Moreover, the moral perspective that

goes with this prevailing ideological view is all too often that of people who see themselves as being on the side of the angels against the forces of evil – whether the particular issue at hand is gun control, environmentalism, race or whatever. A moral monopoly is the antithesis of a marketplace of ideas. One sign of this sense of moral monopoly among the left intelligentsia is that the institutions most under their control – the schools, colleges and universities – have far less freedom of speech than the rest of American society. While advocacy of homosexuality, for example, is common on college campuses and listening to this advocacy is often obligatory during freshman orientation, criticism of homosexuality is called “hate speech” that is subject to punishment. While spokesmen for various racial or ethnic groups are free to vehemently denounce whites as a group for their past or present sins, real or otherwise, any white student who similarly denounces the sins or shortcomings of non-white groups can be virtually guaranteed to be punished, if not expelled. Even students who do not advocate anything can pay a price if they do not go along with classroom brainwashing. The student at Florida Atlantic University who recently declined to stomp on a paper with the word “Jesus” on it, as ordered by the professor, was scheduled for punishment by the university until the story became public and provoked an outcry from outside academia. This professor’s action might be dismissed as an isolated extreme, but the university establishment’s initial solid backing for him and its coming down hard on the student shows that the moral dry rot goes far deeper than one brainwashing professor. The failure of our educational system goes beyond what they fail to teach. It includes what they do teach, or rather indoctrinate, and the graduates they send out into the world, who are incapable of seriously weighing alternatives for themselves or for American society.

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To the Editor: To the Editor: As an electric power customer, I take for Common Core is a window of opportugranted that the lights come on every time I nity. It will force failing schools to adopt flip the switch. And should those lights go a mission. Ask four or five school adminisout in the event of an outage, I’ve come to trators to tell you what their job or mission expect that my utility will work quickly to is and you will get four or five fuzzy and get them back on. bewildering answers. Missouri is fortunate to have strong, reliBut Common Core has no chance of sucable electric utilities powering our homes cess. Colleges of education, the primary cause and businesses at some of the lowest rates of failing schools, will not let it happen. in the country. The reliable, affordable Are they going to give up their jobs energy we enjoy today is at risk unless we teaching “methods” classes to teachers ill act now to protect its future. prepared to teach anything of substance? ISRS legislation currently being consid- Common Core is saying, “Here’s someered by both chambers of state legislature thing we can do for our kids.” streamlines our electric regulations with a Colleges of education do not want to model that allows investor-owned utilities hear this. to more responsibly finance energy projSandra Stotsky, an advocate of stanects that keep the lights on. dards-based reform, makes the strongest ISRS will mean reliable service in the case possible for Common Core when she long run. Without a proactive plan like this says it is not “research based.” When you in place, we might regret not addressing hear an educator use the word “research” our aging infrastructure – and by then, it’ll you know that failure is not far behind. be too late. It is for the long-term sake of Bob Boles our state’s future that I urge my legislators Manchester to pass this important bill. Bob Komor Ballwin Against Common Core

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To the Editor: In favor of universal Going on right now, but cleverly concealed from your view and deftly disguised background checks in purpose, is the biggest and swiftest, To the Editor: stealth takeover of education in American The recent senatorial vote against uni- history. It is called “Common Core,” short versal background checks indicates the for Common Core State Standards. extreme cowardice of our elected officials. It is the latest version of a one-size-fitsPolls indicate that up to 90 percent of all system adopted by Missouri and 45 Americans are in favor of universal back- other states and paid for by the federal govground checks, but I guess our esteemed ernment without any knowledge or vote elected officials don’t represent we, the from the citizens. That’s why most people people; they represent the NRA. are completely in the dark about Common A Political Money Line report shows Core even though it is steamrolling ahead that the top 10 senate beneficiaries of with no end in sight. NRA money are all Republicans. And the Common Core, a younger, but more preNo.2 recipient on that list is – you guessed cocious, sister of Goals 2000 and Agenda it – Sen. Roy Blunt from our great state of 21, first appeared in elementary schools Missouri. around the country in 2006 under the guise Remember in the “Wizard of Oz” when of “standards-based grading.” the scarecrow, the lion and the tin man said The traditional method of grading with if they only had a heart, the nerve and a homework, paper tests and extra credit brain, they could accomplish great things. was quietly flushed down the toilet and Sadly, these 46 senators, four of whom substituted with the sole use of online tests. were Democrats, have neither the heart, If the student failed to perform as well as the nerve nor the brains to face down the he wanted on the first test, he could retake NRA. However, Mr. Blunt could play the it. The unelected “educrats” celebrate this cowardly lion with no problem. clean sweep by claiming that this new Steve Williams method “more accurately measures learnBallwin ing, because it wipes out the unfair advan-

tage of hard work and parental assistance.” This new-fangled system reached Rockwood high schools in 2011 and the results are out: fewer Ds and Fs! See West Newsmagazine, Dec. 19, 2012. Suddenly, and of course assuredly, with the help of CC, the students have gotten a lot smarter! More likely however, the “standards” got a lot easier! A sure giveaway to mischief is the fact that publishing firms, who still wanted to be used, had to rewrite their content to accommodate the new standards. The same is true of the College Board, if they still desired to test them. A much less visible, but equally troubling aspect of Common Core is yet to come: the use of “longitudinal studies.” This is where 416 personal questions will be asked of your unsuspecting child every year – from pre-k to college – starting in 2014. This intrusive information will be stored in a nationally shared database. That should raise some eyebrows! The goal for this data is to help teachers create a more accurate profile of “units” – the new buzzword given to your children, which when combined with the online testing will allegedly help teachers more easily and verifiably assess their units’ mastery of the standards. The end result is obvious. Schools, as we know them, are being changed and local control is being lost – faster than the speed of light. In the last few years, the federal government has succeeded in its goal to not only rewrite the curriculum, but also to do the testing! In this way, the federal government will determine who succeeds and who doesn’t. Further, all this is happening with money being stolen right out of the pockets of the American citizens – without even a whimper! This, my friends, is just the tip of the iceberg! If you think this issue is one that you would like to do something about, you can sign a petition against CC at parentalrights. org. Remember, time is of the essence! You can also contact lisa.payne-naeger@ missourigrassrootscoalition.org to find out where meetings are being held and what you can do to stop CC. Patricia Reichardt Wildwood

why others including Congresswoman Ann Wagner do not respond to his letters. It may be because they are not questions but statements looking for endorsement, slanted and a bit sarcastic in approach. I wondered which party he might be from until I read briefly, then knew right away, the information that is being fed to Republicans. It is not balanced, but accusatory writing. For instance, what national education standards would apply to all schools? Whose approach would be mandated? How would history be edited to favor one side’s “facts”? How would true science be taught? Not an easy answer. Mr. Stoeffler suggests eliminating the Department of Education. His opinion is that education is a disaster. Perhaps he is one of those who recommends eliminating all government oversight and coordination, reducing us to 50 separate states with our limited state resources and do-nothing legislators. And his reference to preschool being a government plot to relegate family to a secondary status? Please. It is always the goal of education to be a partnership between families and schooling. He should be aware of that. Does he suggest Homeland Security also has a plot to use hollow point ammunition on us – or who then? What can he be suggesting here? And look at our investments. Highest returns in decades. And somehow government keeps us from getting jobs? How exactly? Loans are easier, job numbers are increasing in spite of Republicans voting down every jobs bill. Only the rich are holding on to every dime. Small business is prospering and hiring. The middle class is spending. Corporations are looking for cheap labor in China and Bangledesh and looking to government to help them do it. Since you are quite right wing in your political leanings and so short sighted about the big picture and complexity of problems today, perhaps you should instead ask Ann Wagner and other Republicans in Congress why they refuse to vote for anything to try to solve any of our current needs. Imagine a party so angry about losing the presidential election, twice, that they take their ball and go home on every important Responding to ‘Letters issue and choose to distort the measures that Obama has had success in initiating. written, no reply’ The people back Obama. To the Editor: Who in Congress is voting for what the I am responding to John Stoeffler’s letter people want? to the editor (“Letters written, no reply,” Maryann Mace West Newsmagazine, May 1). He wonders Ballwin

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The increasing price of freedom “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin The above quote may hold in it some of the most important questions of our generation. That said, the quote itself is often used improperly, or at least incompletely. A recent poll conducted by the New York Times and CBS News suggests that Americans overwhelmingly favor giving up some liberty in order to obtain safety. The poll, conducted in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, determined that 78 percent of respondents were in favor of government-monitored video surveillance in public places. Sixty-six percent said information on how to make explosives should not be allowed on the Internet, despite acknowledging that is a form of censorship. Only 20 percent felt the government had gone too far in restricting our civil liberties. Twenty-six percent actually felt the government had not gone far enough. Does this information reveal that Franklin has lost the battle? Does it mean that as a society we have decided that temporary safety is more important than liberty? Not necessarily. This argument has been active ever since 9/11, ever since the passage of the Patriot Act, ever since the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. If one accepts the philosophical validity of the Franklin quote and views the New York Times/CBS News poll data through that lens, we can see the quandary of the current state of our nation’s civil liberties. All of this begs the question of how best to define an “essential liberty” and how to balance that concept against an acceptable definition of “temporary safety.”

Do we have the innate right to communicate electronically without the knowledge of our government? Do we have the right to attend public gatherings without having our images captured and archived in some giant database? Should the government be allowed to track our movements through GPS-enabled devices? Certainly these were not issues that Franklin – innovator though he was – could have ever contemplated. Do we have the right to every piece of information the Internet can provide us with, or does the government get to weigh in on what we can or cannot have access to? Conversely, can we define security against terrorism as “a little temporary safety” or is it something more fundamental than that? These are difficult questions with complex answers. The one certainty is that our country is forever changed. The issues that face us today – particularly in regard to what we perceive as privacy – are likely to shape this great nation for generations to come. As an anonymous commenter in an article about the poll results noted, “power, once gained, is not easily surrendered.” The irony is, of course, that the commenter was only anonymous to the other readers. Somewhere the IP address of his or her computer was documented to have been on that website on that day at that time. Somewhere, that person was not as anonymous as they hoped to be. In this day and age, maybe none of us are. “Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again.” – Ronald Reagan

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TOWN & COUNTRY New city administrator, police chief named John Copeland, Town & Country’s former city administrator and police chief, retired April 30 after nearly 30 years with the city. By May 2, his Copeland replacements had been chosen. In a closed meeting Thursday morning, the Town & Country Board of Aldermen and Mayor Jon Dalton selected Capt. Gary Hoelzer as the new city administrator and Hoelzer promoted Capt. Patrick Kranz to police chief. The appointments were effective immediately. “I’m very privileged to be entrusted with the position,” Hoelzer said. “I work with great staff. Elected officials are very supportive, and I just look forward to working with the team and moving forward. It’s already going in a good direction, so anything I can do to help support that.”

WEST COUNTY Doctor accused of surgical error Dr. Armond Levy, an SSM neurosurgeon with privileges at three area hospitals, has been accused of operating on the wrong side of a St. Ann woman’s head and skull. The operation took place April 4 at St. Clare Health Center in Fenton. Levy also has privileges at DePaul Health Center in Bridgeton and St. Mary’s Health Center in Richmond Heights. SSM Health Care acknowledged the error and Chris Howard, president and chief executive of SSM Health Care-St. Louis, issued the following statement: “SSM Health Care and SSM St. Clare Health Center sincerely apologize for the wrongsite surgery in our operating room.” As a result of the surgery, the patient, 53-year-old Regina Turner, of St. Ann, requires 24-hour care and a lawsuit has been filed on her behalf by Clayton-based Alvin Wolff Jr.

West County EMS/FPD celebrates milestones The April 29 board meeting of the West

County EMS and Fire Protection District was a milestone for three persons associated with the operation. Richard Rognan, Board chairman, took the oath of office as he began his third term on the three-person body that oversees the district’s activities. Rognan was unopposed in seeking the six-year term. Because election rules permit opting out of the voting process when there is only one candidate for a position, the West County director post was not on last month’s ballot and Rognan was declared the winner. An official swearing in still was required and Ernie Rhodes, the district’s chief, administered the oath of office as the meeting began. Later, as family members and co-workers looked on, two West County veterans were promoted to captain. Eric Heimos, of Labadie, and Kevin Klump, of Ballwin, joined the district’s officer ranks based on their performance on a written examination and other qualification requirements. Heimos has 15 years of service and Klump joined the district nine years ago.

Stamp out hunger The National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct its annual food drive on May 11. Area residents are encouraged to place unopened, non-perishable food next to their mailboxes before their letter carrier delivers their mail. In 2012, St. Louis area letter carriers collected more than 724,647 pounds of food in one day. That equates to more than 591,500 meals. Circle Of Concern is one of the food banks that will benefit from donations collected on that day.

College president resigns George Wasson, president of St. Louis Community College at Meramec, has resigned in the wake of an attack on campus April 18 and an investigation that Wasson many feel was mishandled. (See previous story on newsmagazinenetwork.com.) Wildwood Campus President Pam McIntyre will step in as interim president of the Meramec campus while a search is McIntyre made for a permanent president, STLCC Chancellor Myrtle Dorsey announced April 29 in a letter to faculty and students. Vice President Patrick Vaughn will become interim president of the Wildwood campus.

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Public forum addresses protection of Missourians’ right to privacy By SUE E. STEINIGER Is Big Brother looking down on our Missouri citizens? That seemed to be the concerns of a crowd of more than 100 people who attended a public forum held April 27 at Christian High School in O’Fallon. The forum was hosted by Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman, Rep. Kurt Schaefer (District 19) to obtain input on what he termed an ongoing Department of Revenue scandal and investigation. The topic of discussion was the possible intrusion into personal privacy by the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) as well as the federal government. The concern is over a possible federal database holding an increasing amount of data on residents in the state. Sen. Scott Rupp (District 2), of St. Charles County and vice chair for the Senate Appropriations Committee said, “I think people are purely outraged two-fold. You have those who are outraged who have conceal-carry issues and having their name put on a list and having their name shared with agencies. I think that one issue, which is rightfully a concern, (is) because it wasn’t supposed to happen and the way the department (DOR) lied about it. They said it wasn’t happening. They said there is no magic database, and then it comes out that it happened.” A new procedure, initiated by the DOR, allows the scanning and keeping of personal documents in the process of issuing driver’s

licenses and right-to-carry permits. As part of an investigation by the Senate Appropriations Committee, it was learned that the Missouri State Highway Patrol had shared the right-to-carry permits computer database of approximately 163,000 names with the federal government, the Social Security administration and reportedly the ATF, giving rise to concerns of Missouri citizens that their names would be put on a national gun permit list subject to scrutiny by the federal government.

informed publicly of the changes DOR had implemented. In his remarks, Rupp explained to the group why the forum was being held. “What you are going to hear from Sen. Schaefer is a series of events that have been unfolding,” he said. He noted that “if it wasn’t for people contacting us saying, ‘Hey what is going on?’” legislators would not have known. “As senators (and) representatives we weren’t informed of the change and obviously neither was the public.” As Schaefer addressed the group it became apparent that there was more to the story than just the highway patrol sharing a rightto-carry database and a lack of cooperation by DOR and other parties involved. Schaefer said Missouri citizens were being required to show too much of their personal identity documents when applying for a non-drivers ID conceal carry weapons permit (CCW). “Several constituents had gone in to get their driver’s license renewed or their non-drivers –Sen. Scott Rupp ID for purposes of a concealed carry permit and were being turned away because they Included in those attending the forum were being told there were new procedures were Vietnam veterans, people who hunt, that required them to bring in a multitude of people who had medical issues that if put documents – birth certificates, Social Security on a federal list felt it would jeopardize card, marriage license,” Schaefer said. “If their ability to keep their guns and permits, they were divorced, divorce papers, a docuand many whose concerns were for identity ment showing their address, usually most of theft of their personal information. the offices want your mortgage paperwork.” A bigger issue was that they had not been Schaefer said DOR’s efforts to comply

“You have those who are outraged who have concealcarry issues and having their name put on a list and having their name shared with agencies.”

with the 2005 federal Real ID Act seems to be the base of the new DOR policy. “In 2005 Congress passed the Real ID Act, which is a national effort to have uniformity among all the states on the ID issued by that state and it requires all these things – all these additional documents – to be scanned into a database that then is required to be shared with multiple parties,” Schaefer said. “Several of those things run afoul of state law. “After Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005 about half the states including Missouri passed laws saying they were not going to comply with the Real ID because it was too much … just to get a driver’s license. We passed that law in 2009. Gov. Nixon signed that law, yet it was very clear that what (DOR) was doing was all of those things that were required by the Real ID, which would be a violation and is a violation of state law.” But even with concern running high, not everyone felt the possible violations are important. Missouri resident Carol Bannas told the lawmakers, “If you spent as much of your time and my money taking care of the business of Missouri and its citizens as you spend trying to tell the federal government what it can and cannot do… we would all be a lot better off. I’d advise you to start dealing with our real problems of employment, poverty, health accessibility and education, See PRIVACY, page 18

Motion to stay charges against former mayor dropped from Council agenda By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com A motion to stay the charges against former Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul was struck from the City Council’s agenda before the May 1 meeting disgruntling some residents and kicking off another heated debate led by Paul’s attorney, Chet Pleban. John Maupin, the attorney who presided over Paul’s impeachment hearing, spoke before the Council meeting officially started. He noted that two councilmembers, Mick Cahill (District 2) and Gary Voss (District 1), had put forth a motion to stay the Council’s actions regarding Paul, but that they had not properly worded their motion and, as a result, the motion was pulled from the night’s agenda. Following this announcement, Pleban stood and, despite Mayor Pro-Tem Matt Pirrello telling him the meeting was about to begin, began to argue the point. “How did this not make it on the agenda for these Council people to vote on the issue?” Pleban asked. “If someone

unilaterally took this off the agenda, isn’t that why Adam Paul was impeached, for taking things off the agenda?” When Pleban asked who made the decision to pull the motion from the agenda, City Manager Kevin Bookout said he had made that call, and explained how Cahill had come to him, asking how to add something to the meeting’s agenda. Bookout said that after Cahill approached him, he went to Maupin for legal advice. Pleban criticized Bookout for incurring more legal fees by consulting Maupin instead of Ellisville City Attorney Paul Martin, a sentiment that seemed to be shared by Cahill. “I see his point let’s say, but I believe he had a lawyer that we already keep on staff. Why bring in another lawyer to answer the same question that Paul Martin could have answered?” Cahill asked. According to Cahill, he and Voss will continue to try and push for the motion, until the subject is brought before the public and the Council. In addition to the motion to stay the pre-

vious Council’s impeachment decision, another past agenda item was brought back before the Council. At the April 17 Council meeting, the new Council voted unanimously in favor of accepting all the resolutions, ordinances and budgets of the previous Council, but a motion to reconsider this resolution was discussed at the May 1 meeting. Both Cahill and Voss said that while they did vote in favor of accepting all previous ordinances at the April 17 meeting, they believed that it was not the right action to do. Cahill apologized to those gathered about the confusion his actions may have caused, explaining that he was still learning how things worked in the Council. “I didn’t want to accept that, now that I look back,” Cahill said. “I don’t think that the impeachment of Adam Paul was proper.” Voss said that accepting the impeachment decision goes against the principles he stood for when he ran for Council. However, not all the new councilmembers were in agreement on the matter. Cindy

Pool (District 3) said that Cahill and Voss were misunderstanding the ordinance. “Basically it says we are accepting past ordinances, resolutions and budgets of past boards,” Pool said. “It doesn’t say we’re agreeing. It doesn’t say we are on either side.It just says we’re saying ‘yes, it happened.’” The Council decided in a three-to-two vote not to revisit the resolution, with Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) being absent from the meeting. During public comments, the majority of citizens who spoke were concerned about an apparent overspending of the city’s $2,000 public relations budget. The residents had acquired a bill from Casey Communications, a PR company, for $6,095. Most of the comments made by residents demanded to know why the city had hired the PR firm. Pirrello replied that the money was going toward the next edition of the city newsletter. He said the city had the money from previous years when the city had set aside PR money and not used it.

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Schnucks customers will soon be able to shop and drink in Ballwin By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net For anyone whose frequent but necessary trips to the grocery store have become a bit tedious, a growing number of store operators now offers – how should we say it – a diversion, so to speak. Customers can just park their shopping carts and slip into that special area of the store where they can order up their favorite adult beverage and forget about the mundane task of finding all the advertised specials and other essentials. On April 22, Schnucks Supermarkets received the go-ahead from the Ballwin Board of Aldermen on plans to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink at the company’s Ballwin locations on Manchester Road and at Kehrs Mill and Clarkson roads. Those operations will join stores in other nearby communities in offering same options. Although the Board approved the special use exceptions and liquor licenses for the stores, their approval was not without considerable debate, some opposition and some strings attached. Myrna Meador was one of three residents living near the Kehrs Mill-Clarkson location who commented on the issue. “Just because it (the trend of supermarkets selling liquor by the drink) is popular doesn’t make it right,” she said. Meador also revisited the store’s controversial past, adding that Schnucks had received rezoning only after its request to build on the site was approved over the objections of nearby residential property owners.

Two other residents, Jerry Matlock and Bob Bohlmann, insisted that any liquor sales permitted should be only for consumption inside the store. At an earlier hearing on the issue, the Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission had agreed with that point for the Kehrs Mill-Clarkson supermarket, but had not set the same restriction for the Manchester Road store because its location and adjoining parking lot made outdoor tables for cafe service virtually impossible and because there were no nearby residential areas. Alderman Michael Finley (Ward 1) appeared to take up Meador’s point in the Board discussion. He noted that parents who object to their children being exposed to alcoholic beverage consumption can choose restaurants where liquor isn’t served, but that option isn’t as readily available if families encounter that situation when going to the grocery store. Finley said Schnucks’ requests ran counter to the welfare of the community, public safety and health, and were “inappropriate.” He was the only alderman who opposed the requests, which were approved with 7-1 votes. After the votes, Alderman Frank Fleming (Ward 3) moved to amend the request for the Manchester Road location so that it included the ban on liquor consumption outside the store. The amendment would treat both operations the same way, he argued, regardless of their current store configurations. Fleming’s amendment passed on a voice vote despite some opposition.

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communication. “I think one of the focus areas for us, as a Board, is to improve our communications,” Brown said. “It’s important for us to let people know what we’re thinking and why we’re thinking it.” Arakelian, whose two children attend Babler Elementary School, said she and her family moved to the area “deliberately to be in this type of school district.” In addition to working 15 years in the federal government’s intelligence community, Arakelian’s professional experience includes working in a St. Louis-based technology company studying brand management, perception management and strategic communiDarby Jo Arakelian cations. She said she thinks her background in communications can help improve the perception of the Board in the community. By CAROL ENRIGHT “One of the first things I would recomcenright@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Rockwood Board of Education has mend they look at doing is improving the appointed Darby Jo Arakelian, 41, of Wild- Board reputation – and one of the best ways wood, to fill the seat left vacant when former you can do that is through better communiBoard Director Steve Smith resigned in cation with the community,” she said. Although she thinks highly of the Board, March. Arakelian was selected at the conclusion of a nearly three-hour public session Arakelian said she believes there is “a lot on April 25 in which all eight candidates for of misunderstanding in the community of what the Board has been doing and some of the Board were interviewed. Board President Bill Brown called the the things we’re trying to accomplish.” “In the absence of good messaging, it’s very selection a “very, very difficult decision.” “I was blown away by the quality of easy to digest the bad messaging,” she added. Arakelian will be sworn in at the May 2 people who stepped up,” said Brown. In the end, Brown said he chose Arake- Board meeting and will serve on the Board lian due to her experience in and focus on until the April 2014 general election.

Wheels for work A Circle Of Concern client family now has a car to drive to work, thanks to the generosity of Schaefer Autobody Centers and American Family Insurance. A low-mileage Ford Taurus was delivered to a deserving Circle family on April 11. The client, a single mother of three, works at three jobs so she needed a dependable car. “We are so thrilled to be able to help this family get Devin Hummel of American Family Insurance (left), reliable transportation,” said Kevin Haller of Schaefer Autobody Centers and Chris Pallozola, executive director of Circle Of Concern, Kevin Haller, general man- display the Ford Taurus that was donated to a deserving ager at Schaefer Autobody. Circle Of Concern family. “Knowing they now have a car to get to work makes this especially gratifying.” “It is so important that struggling families have transportation to get to work,” said Chris Pallozola, executive director at Circle Of Concern. “Public transportation is often not available at the appropriate times and it adds so much time to a commute.”

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Central County gets set to acquire North Central County Fire Alarm Dispatching agency seeks grant from St. Louis County, line of credit to cover expansion costs By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net In its continuing expansion, the Central County Emergency 911 Board has approved contracts to provide fire and emergency medical dispatching services to two departments now served by the North Central County Fire Alarm operation. According to recently signed contracts, the city of Berkeley Fire Department and the Community Fire Protection District will switch to Ellisville-based Central County on Jan. 1, 2014. Berkeley and Community are the first in what is expected to be a move to Central County by most or all of the operations North Central has been serving. Due to financial pressures, North Central has announced plans to shut down Oct. 31. It’s not clear at this point what dispatching operation will fill the two-month gap from that closing until Jan. 1 when Central County begins those services for Berkeley, Community and potentially other departments and districts from the North Central group. However, the Central County Board and staff have said they are committed to completing the change-over as quickly as possible. The process is a complex and multifaceted one that includes ordering and installing additional computer and communications equipment, mapping addresses in the expanded area and loading that information into Central County’s computerized dispatching system, as well as hiring and training additional personnel and establishing the needed communications links between the dispatching center and the new locations it will be serving. In an earlier move also prompted by financial difficulties, South County Fire Alarm said it would halt its operations as of July 1. That decision prompted the departments and fire protection districts South County served to sign contracts for dispatching services with Central County. Steps required for serving that territory already are well under way as the July 1 effective date for most of the South County departments and fire protection districts rapidly approaches. At its April 29 meeting, the Central County Board renewed contracts with consultants and firms already involved in the expansion to accommodate South County operations, clearing the way for them to handle similar tasks for the growth into the North County area. In addition, the Central County Board hired RCC Consultants, a New Jersey-based firm with a St. Louis area office, to head the process of seeking a grant from St. Louis County’s Emergency Communications Commission to help

finance the expansion moves. The importance of that grant became clear as the Board discussed the large cash outlays Central County already has made or has committed to while purchasing equipment and services needed for the expansion. The dispatch center will receive revenues from taxes levied for that purpose in areas served by the departments and fire protection districts joining with Central County, but that revenue flow won’t begin

until after they officially come on board. Until then Central County is seeking a $3 million line of credit to ease the cash flow crunch from money being spent before tax revenue is received from the new areas. The Board reviewed credit line proposals from two commercial banks at its April 29 meeting. However, both institutions listed the yet to be acquired St. Louis County grant as a collateral requirement for the line of credit.

Michael Turner, Central County’s executive director, noted that grant funding likely will not be received until September at the earliest. Delaying cash outlays for equipment and services until a grant is received isn’t practical due to Central County’s need to ramp up its capabilities to serve the expanded territory. The Board deferred action on the line of credit pending further negotiations with the banks.

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• one-tenth of a cent on both residential and commercial property rates for the dispatch fund • one-third of a cent and two-tenths of a cent on residential and commercial property, respectively, for the pension fund The proposed tax rate increases would total 5.3 cents per $100 assessed valuation on residential property, 3 cents on agricultural real estate and personal property and 4.9 cents on commercial property. A key factor in the tax rate changes is a drop of more than 2 percent in real estate assessments across the district. The assessed valuation of personal property is up but the increase is on a much smaller base and was eclipsed by the decline in residential and agricultural values. The assessed valuation of commercial property also increased somewhat but again not enough to make up for the declines elsewhere.

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those laws have been broken. “When Jay Nixon was attorney general, he formed a special investigatory committee to look into the issue involving Gov. Blunt’s retention of emails in early 2000. This issue rises far and above retention policies on emails. This has to do with every Missourian’s private identity information.” Asked about his concerns of regarding the federal government building a national database, Jones said, “I have spent more time in the last few years protecting Missouri citizens from federal overreach than a lot of the initiatives that we have been trying to work on. Whether it’s the Real ID (or) infringement on Second Amendment rights, it just seems like the federal government is intruding on state sovereignty like never before. “On top of that, now we have the federal government trying to come in and tell us how to overhaul our health care system and trying to implement Real ID, which apparently is what they were trying to do through the DOR. “And there is all this talk going on in Washington. The first half of this year has been consumed with gun control instead of a job-creation debate.” In further addressing citizen concerns, Jones said, “We have not had any valid reason as to why a Social Security agent or an ATF agent would need the entire database of 163,000plus Missourians unless they were doing one of two things, either profiling, which is against the law, or trying to set up some sort of federal gun registry, which is against the law.” ••• Sue E. Steiniger is a reporter for Mid Rivers Newsmagazine.

and stop tilting at federal windmills.” When asked to give a democratic perspective on the DOR issue, State Rep. Bill Otto (District 70) said, “Quite frankly, I don’t know that I consider this a partisan response. People’s privacy should be protected. With that in mind we need to deal with people’s concerns over this issue. “I believe that the head of the department (DOR) has resigned over this issue because he thought maybe he was at fault. That’s good enough for me, rather than Gov. Nixon having to investigate and remove somebody. If the gentleman thinks that there is an issue that he was involved in and he walked away, that’s great, we can replace him. “The House and the Senate need to make sure these concerns of citizens are addressed. That information, especially gun ownership, needs to be kept private.” Otto said he feels the request for an investigation is the Republicans’ way of what he calls deflecting attention from their failure to expand Medicaid for Missouri citizens. House Speaker Timothy Jones (District 110) is calling for an independent investigation and asking Attorney General Chris Koster to weigh in on this issue. “We are concerned with why Attorney General Chris Koster has been silent on these issues,” Jones said. “He is the chief law enforcement officer of the state. There have been allegations of state law being broken by bureaucrats and the DOR. I would think it is at least within his scope of responsibilities to make a statement as to whether or not

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Wildwood Historical Society close to opening museum doors The museum will have hundreds of items to display. In fact, its collection is so large that some items will have to be shown on a rotating basis. Among the artifacts that will be available to the public to “discover” is the Christy family bible, a well-worn treasure that was owned by the Christy family, who was largely responsible for mining in the Rockwood Reservation area. Thousands of black-and-white pictures, dating from as far back as the 1860s, provide documentation of the settlers and the civilization that they brought to the Meramec Township area in West County. There also is a large variety of wood bowls brought from Germany and some agricultural equipment, including Artifacts that will be featured in Wildwood’s new museum antique corn planters, a wheat sifter, plows By SARAH WILSON get things opened and people realize the dif- and dozens of smaller implements. A variety swilson@newsmagazinenetwork.com ferent areas of history in Wildwood under of musical instruments will be included in the museum, such as a 19th-century piano and Roughly 15 years after coming up with one roof. We’re looking forward to it.” the idea to create an historical museum, The museum’s building, which is one of organ, a dulcimer and even instruments used the Wildwood Historical Society is closely five that sits on the Hencken property along by the students at the old Melrose School. Martin said the society does not have approaching the long-awaited moment Hwy. 100, is at the former Damhorst toy facwhen the museum and research library will tory. He said the Wildwood Historical Society a set date for the museum to open, but open its doors to the public. focused exclusively on the Meramec Town- expects it to be around early June. People interested in supporting the “It’s going well,” said Jim Martin, presi- ship, which is everything west of Ellisville. “The group has been working toward its museum are invited to take part in “Trivia dent of the Wildwood Historical Society. “We’ve had a lot of support from the city goal for about 15 years now, and it has in the Afternoon,” a fundraiser sponsored by and members of the community, and I think kind of come together all of a sudden at the Historical Society, which will take place June 9 at the Hencken Farm Hall, 18750 we’re going to get a lot more support as we the end,” Martin said.

Hwy. 100. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with trivia beginning at 2 p.m. The cost to attend is $20 per person or $160 per table. Reservations by calling at 458-3962. “It’s pretty neat, and it’s just going to hopefully open up the eyes of a lot of people to what our heritage is like,” Martin said. “There are a lot of people who currently live in Wildwood, and obviously a vast majority of them were not born here and haven’t lived here for very long. Also, they don’t have parents and grandparents telling them about what it was like 100 years ago because they simply don’t know, but hopefully the displays and pictures we have will help get it across what it was like here.”

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Naturalization ceremony marks new chapter in lives of local immigrants Ryan, concluded it would be an ideal way to give students a close-up look at what has been an integral part of the nation’s heritage. In addition to students who observed the ceremony, many others were involved, including the Parkway South Patriot Color Guard, the Advanced Chamber Choir, the Library Book Club, Key Club and the ProStart classes in the Family and Consumer Science Department. Dr. Keith Marty, superintendent of Parkway Schools, was the guest speaker. Among those who became citizens during the event were a current Parkway South student and other members of her Ballwin family. Adduja Mathivanan, a senior at Parkway South, and her older brother, Gajan Tristan Mathivanan who graduated from the school two years ago, were born in Canada. Their Sri Lankan parents, Mathivanan Matti KanaDr. Patrice Aitch, Parkway South High School principal, with Annuja Mathivanan gasabai and Komathy Kay Mathivanan, also By JIM ERICKSON citizens. Parkway South hosted the event, became citizens with their son and daughter. A job opportunity in Kanagasabai’s work ericksonjim@att.net presided over by the Honorable Kathy A. SurFor a number of students at Parkway ratt-States, chief judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy in computer programming brought the family to St. Louis from Canada. South High School, the event was a real-life Court in the Eastern District of Missouri. After repeating the oath of allegiance and civics lesson. For others, it officially marked While naturalization ceremonies usually the start of a new chapter in their lives. are held in a courtroom or other federal gov- the pledge to the flag, both led by Shontelle The occasion was a naturalization ceremony ernment location, Parkway South has served McCoy, deputy court clerk, the citizenship during which 98 people from more than three in that capacity for the past five years because candidates were introduced individually dozen nations around the world became U.S. a social studies teacher there, Dr. Barbara by Allison Behrens, assistant U.S. attorney

and naturalization examiner, and received their citizenship certificates. In his remarks, Marty told of his greatgreat-grandfather coming to this country from Switzerland 175 years ago and becoming a U.S. citizen. He also offered four suggestions and reminders to the new citizens, as well as to those, including himself, who often take for granted the benefits that American citizenship provides. “The one thing that truly separates American democracy from the rest of the world is our Bill of Rights, specifically Amendment 1,” he stated. “Nowhere in the world are the rights of freedom of speech, the press, religion and petition so clearly stated and expected.” Participate in your government, Marty advised the new citizens and spectators. “Vote in every election,” he urged. “Make sure you write and record your journey to America so generations after you know your stories (and) your efforts in seeking a new life and a stable existence here in America. “Finally, enjoy your new life, each and every day, and know that we are a nation of immigrants.” Marty noted that immigrants have a long history of contributing their talents and efforts to benefit the nation. After the ceremony, many of the new citizens took advantage of a voter registration desk set up by the League of Women Voters.

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Healthy recognition Fairway Elementary was recognized as a touchdown school for the 2012-2013 school year, the top recognition earned through the National Dairy Council’s and the National Football League’s nationwide Fuel Up to Play 60 program. A school must complete a six-step process to earn the recognition. The steps include a school-wide pledge to fuel up by eating healthy foods and playing 60 minutes every day, thus creating a healthier school environment. Another step is to complete a school wellness investigation. The program inves-

tigates the nutrition program, the physical education program and the administration’s part in all of these areas. The school also had to perform physical and nutritional plays, such as its Happy Feet Running Club, which attracts 150 students per eight-week session.

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Whitfield yearbook, newspaper honorees The National Scholarship Press Association selected students from Whitfield’s yearbook and newspaper staff with its Journalism Honor Roll. The National Scholastic Press Association’s Journalism Honor Roll recog-

Don’t Forget Mother’s Day! nizes student-journalists who have excelled as journalists and scholars, served on an NSPA member publication staff for a minimum of one year and have a minimum GPA of 3.75. The following students earned awards: Julie Candau, Erin Cizek, Elizabeth Darrell, Alan Eidelman, Noah Mondschein, Morissa Pepose, Nicolette Taber, Matt Williams, Isabella Gross, Amoree Hodges, Amin Karadaghy, Emily Moss, Taylor Simons, Kyle Strege and Sarah Whelan.

Hands-on learning Twelve Rockwood high school students this summer will gain hands-on experience within a laboratory research setting while working alongside of top scientists. The opportunity is through the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The students and their schools include Suhas Bobba, Marquette High; Jessica Knobbe, Eureka High; Edgar Loaiza, Eureka High; Chester Montefering, Eureka High; Katherine Huang, Lafayette High; Brian Ji, Marquette High; Jeffrey Lu, Lafayette High; Katriella Lumbantobing, Lafayette High; Olivia Neumann, Lafayette High; Anjana Renganathan, Lafayette High; Kelly Storrs, Lafayette High; and Susie Wang, Marquette High. Nearly 90 high school students from the

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Girl Scouts earn the Bronze Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 2436 in Ellisville received their Girl Scout Bronze Award. The Bronze Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn, requires scouts to design and carry out a Take Action project in their community. Girls receiving their award were Alyssa Shellabarger, Elizabeth Ghory, Erin Gwaltney, Members of Girl Scout Troop 2436 Jensen Kitrel, Katy Holmes, Lexie Reinheimer, Lolly Fenton and Lucy Besch. The girls named their Bronze Award project “Spreading Joy” and put their project into motion by helping the organization, Friends of Wings. The girls filled and provided holiday treat bags for sick children. They also made cat quilts and blankets for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri and made squirrel hammocks for the Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center. St. Louis metro area, as well as Connecticut, Florida, Illinois and even Greece, will take part in the program, which will run from June 10 to July 19. Experts from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis University, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri-St. Louis will take on student apprentices in laboratories and direct students in research projects. Students also will attend lectures by nationally known scientists from the St. Louis science community, learn information concerning the higher education admission process and enjoy social events such as the St. Louis Symphony and a St. Louis Cardinals game. “The university is thrilled to once again open its doors to some of the brightest science students in the area,” said Tom George, chancellor of UMSL. “High school students interested in a science career get a big head start with their participation in the STARS program.”

Improving financial literacy Electro Savings Credit Union teamed up with local teachers to help improve basic financial literacy knowledge among middle and high school students. The credit union began offering teachers and students in the St. Louis area free access to Banzai, a nationally known financial education program. Since last fall, St. Louis area teachers have enrolled more than 820 students in the Web-based financial literacy program. The program teaches students core money management principles, such as living within their means, dividing income between short- and long-term wants and needs, setting aside money for emergencies and making tradeoffs to stay within budget. “Some of these students have not yet really experienced much money management personally, so the Banzai program is

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Perfect math score Chesterfield Day student Aanjaneyaa Venkataraman recently received recognition as a National student winner for a perfect score in the Continental Mathematics League contest at the Pythagorean, fifth-grade level. Jason Zhou received recognition as a regional student winner, having missed one problem all year in the Pythagorean, sixth-grade level. The Continental Mathematics League contest is conducted with students across the U.S. and consists of a series of five tests for grades four, five and six. Each of the monthly, 30-minute tests includes six challenging word problems that cover a variety of topics and require a broad range of problem-solving strategies. Students compete in two divisions – Euclidean or Pythagorean.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT cenright@newsmagazinenetwork.com With the help of Rockwood students, a local charity is quietly working to make life better for people around the corner – and around the globe. Town & Country mother of six, Terri Stipanovich, started Faith That Works in 2009. The nonprofit began with a mission to help young girls victimized by sex trafficking in Ethiopia and homeless women living in downtown St. Louis. Since then, it has expanded its outreach to help elderly individuals and immigrant families in West County and provide support to a private school in Ethiopia. While Faith That Works was building its ministry at home and abroad, Stanton Elementary was growing its reputation as a model for the highly acclaimed Leader in Me program. Leader in Me is based on Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and is taking local schools by storm. It teaches students to be proactive, set goals, work together, seek mutually beneficial solutions, set priorities and keep healthy. A big part of the program is service. About two years ago, a group of Stanton students, parents and staff, began making regular visits to a homeless camp in downtown St. Louis, offering practical help and friendship to the individuals living there. When the tent city was shut down in 2012, the students began looking for another way to help the homeless. That’s when Cathy Westbury, the Stanton Elementary counselor coordinating the Leader in Me program, met Stipanovich. “When you’re doing good work, you just run into other people doing good work,” Westbury said. Faith That Works was helping homeless women gain their independence by making and selling jewelry made out of soda can tabs,

but they needed a market to sell the jewelry. “Our kids want to help people that need the help, and we can provide the market,” Westbury said, calling it a “win-win” for Stanton and Faith That Works. Incidentally, “Think Win-Win” is a Leader in Me habit. Stanton students have been selling the bracelets at school events throughout the year, but helping the women isn’t only about selling jewelry. It’s about friendship. “They (the homeless women) come out to the school every once in a while. So they know our kids. They love our kids. We give them Christmas presents. They eat lunch with us,” said Westbury. Westbury’s interest in Faith That Works has since grown beyond helping the homeless. Stipanovich invited Westbury to join her on a mission trip this summer to help a school in Ethiopia. “It’s a completely English-speaking school,” said Stipanovich, “and if the children really want the opportunity to get out of their impoverished lives, they need to go to a school like this.” Westbury, who is taking the trip as an individual – not as a Rockwood employee – plans to teach the Leader in Me program at the school. She said its principles are “universal and anybody can use them.” If she only teaches the students habit No.1 – to be proactive and invest their time in those things they can control – Westbury said the trip will be worthwhile. “If that’s all we teach them, what a life skill to give them,” said Westbury. Changing lives in Chesterfield As Stipanovich talked about her organization’s growing outreach to immigrant families in West County, she said the See FAITH THAT WORKS, next page

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Parkway schools recognized for ‘creative and green initiatives’ By BONNIE KRUEGER From compostable lunch trays in select facilities to solar panels on all its buildings to the use of buses that run on compressed natural gas, Parkway School District has taken steps in recent years to lighten its carbon footprint. So it was fitting that, in honor of Earth Day, Erik Lueders, Parkway’s Sustainability and Purchasing manager recognized four schools with the inaugural Parkway Earth Day Award. The award was presented to South Middle, Barretts Elementary, Mason Ridge Elementary and North High in honor of students and staff involvement in “creative and green initiatives” – a prime example being the “up-cycled” hubcap art project at South Middle. “Rather than just recycling old car parts, we actually turned them into art to display. It was a fun way to teach our students there is more than just one way to ‘go green,’” said South Middle art teacher Karen Silverman. Silverman said students were required to incorporate the seven elements of art – texture, form, space, shape, color, tone and line – that had been discussed in class to create their hubcap designs. An additional requirement was using a nature theme. Some students incorporated plastics, leaves, twigs, flowers and beans into their design. “I was amazed at the variety of clever ideas, and how no two hubcaps are remotely similar,”

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Silverman said. “One surprising advantage that the South Middle community found, is that math teachers in the school started taking their classes to the main hallway – where the hubcaps hang – and are able to teach about the different types of symmetry and have their students identify the symmetry. So this project has been a win-win for all!” ••• Bonnie Krueger is a Parkway Ambassador.

space heaters for her home which had no heat, Stipanovich said. “It’s a pretty typical case of immigrants biggest problem is the language barrier – here in West County,” Stipanovich said. which leads to isolation. As part of its long-term plans to help “Oftentimes in these families, the parents don’t speak English,” Stipanovich explained. immigrant families in West County, Faith “So the kids go to public school and they’re That Works recently purchased two mobile floundering in school, because the teachers homes in Chesterfield. A family that was aren’t able to communicate with the parents close to being homeless moved into the first home. because of the language barrier.” “It was like ‘Extreme Makeover,’” StiConsequently, the parents aren’t able to help their children with homework or stay panovich said. “We got a team over there and we cleaned it, painted it and furnished on top of any educational concerns. To help bridge the language barrier and it. It was just very touching when the family provide tutoring for these students, Faith came; it was their first real home.” The organization plans to use the other That Works has reached out to a number of families in Rockwood. In one case, the mobile home as a base to offer tutoring mother of a 6-year-old living in Wildwood two to three days a week for children and, gave Faith That Works permission to work eventually, English as a Second Language with her elementary school as an advocate classes for adults. “We’re just trying to offer friendship and for the student’s education. Volunteers tutor the little girl and provide her mother care,” Stipanovich said. Individuals interested in helping can visit “with friendship and practical help,” such as bringing her groceries and providing faith-that-works.org for details.

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Parkway student brings home a winner in national essay contest and an all-expense paid trip for two to one of this season’s World Series games. When her teacher told her she had won the national grand prize for her essay, Wayland said, “I was really so shocked I screamed a little.” And when she called her mother, she screamed, too. Wayland’s essay, “Just a Number,” detailed her struggle with weight and body image. Robinson said it was outstanding because it emphasized Wayland’s process of getting through her own personal barrier. In her essay, Wayland writes about how difficult it was to stop telling her parents lies about her obsession with caloriecounting and excessive exercise – and to Sharon Robinson (right) presents a laptop computer to Jennifer Wayland. (Photo by Austin Dubinsky, news editor of the Parkway Central High Corral) ask for help. “I had to reach so far down inside myself … By MARCIA GUCKES can American to play major league baseball to the miniscule part of me that still wanted mguckes@newsmagazinenetwork.com in the 20th century. As the Brooklyn Dodg- the best for me,” Wayland wrote. “Even A Chesterfield teen’s writing talent hit ers’ first baseman, Robinson courageously though our stories are so different, I think a homerun in a national essay contest withstood insults hurled at him by baseball that part that wants the best is where Jackie and brought a legendary baseball player’s managers, players and fans. At the end of Robinson’s courage came from as well.” Robinson said, “This is a story we’ve daughter to her school. that season he had not only broken the barJennifer Wayland, a ninth-grader at rier that kept African-American players heard a lot over the 17 years we’ve been Parkway Central High School, beat out off the field, he had become the National doing this. At the heart of many of them is the fact that you don’t like yourself.” 18,700 other entrants in Major League League’s Rookie of the Year. She said that we all “have periods of Robinson’s daughter, Sharon, is an author Baseball’s (MLB) and Scholastic Publishing’s “Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life” and MLB Educational Programming Con- self-doubt” “You have to pull yourself back up and sultant. She came to Wayland’s English essay contest honoring Jackie Robinson. In 1947 Robinson became the first Afri- class to bring Wayland a laptop computer remind yourself of your value and your

purpose and your goals and keep going, keep growing and keep becoming a better person,” Robinson said. She described a scene from “42,” the recently released movie about Jackie Robinson’s first year in the major league that illustrated his character in the midst of racist ridicule on the baseball field and his own internal struggle with self-doubt. In the scene, Robinson walks off the playing field while the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies bombards him with the “N” word over and over again. Robinson breaks his bat against the dugout wall and questions whether he is doing the right thing. “I loved that scene because all of us reach a point where we have to ask, ‘Is this worth it?’” Robinson said. She told the students that moment didn’t happen exactly as it’s shown in the movie, but it is a good depiction of her father’s character. “He was out there alone,” Robinson said. It was her father’s character that took him from being a champion to being a hero, Robinson said. She said his character was founded on three factors: his wife, God and his mother. “He was a very religious man,” Robinson said. “He believed in the power of prayer and he got his faith from his mother.”

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the Rams were undefeated at 11-0. “Our entire defense – Taylor, (senior) Izzy Howerton, (junior) Cassie Collins and (sophomore) Theresa Thompson have all played well individually and as a unit. They have been supported defensively by fine play from Liz Lewis in goal Baur and the rest of the team.”

High school signings There have been a flurry of spring signings for college. Here are some of the recent ones.

High school signings: From left are (front row) Steven Davis, Anna Gaffney, Courtney McGhee and Laura Tarnatino; (back row) Ben Mitchell, Bennett Lewis, Jesse Gruneisen, Reagen Dykhouse, Daniel Prada, Brink Thompson, Ryan Conaghan and Chris Cacciarelli

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Player of the week MICDS freshman Taylor Baur recently was named the NSCAA/TopDrawerSoccer.com Player of the Week. Baur is a centerback for MICDS coach Michael Black. He said she earned the honor by scoring three goals in a week. Two of the goals were from beyond 35 yards out. “It is always nice to be recognized for your contributions to the team,” Baur said. “Taylor was very excited about the award, but has not let the honor go to her head. She continues to perform at a high level, putting team goals over individual accomplishments.” Black said he “generally has a few girls make varsity as freshmen. This year we

had two freshmen who are playing full time with varsity.” Baur performed well in the preseason practices, but Black said he already knew about her. “I knew that she would make varsity before the season began because of her club experience and (from) talking with our middle school coaches,” Black said. Her ability got her on the varsity, but her play this spring has kept her there. “She reads the game extremely well,” Black said. “She judges well when to step in and when to back off. She also is good at communicating with her teammates about opposing players to make sure everyone is accounted for. Obviously from her goals, she has a good strong leg.” Baur is just one reason why at presstime

EUREKA Boys basketball: Tyler Jordan has signed to play for Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. Brayton Bennett has signed to play for Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Boys soccer: Blake Ricketts, Fontebonne University. WEST MINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Football: Steven Davis has signed to play for Greenville College in Greenville, Ill. Jesse Gruneisen has signed to play for Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. Brink Thompson has signed to play at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. Chris Cacciarelli has signed to play for Missouri State University in Springfield. Equestrian: Anna Gaffney has signed to play for St. Mary-of-the-Woods College in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Volleyball: Courtney McGhee has signed to play for St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Daniel Prada has signed to play for Missouri Baptist University.

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Cross country/track and field: Laura Tarnatino has signed to play for Truman State University in Kirksville. Reagen Dykhouse has signed to play for Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill. Baseball: Ben Mitchell has signed to play for Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Ga. Wrestling: Bennett Lewis has signed to play for Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Va. Hockey: Ryan Conaghan has signed to play for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. MARQUETTE Volleyball: Marquette senior Brianna Becker has signed to play women’s volleyball at Westminster University next year. Becker was a captain and a member of two district championship teams at Marquette. She was a two-time first team All-District player and a first team All-Conference player in the Suburban West Conference. Soccer: Marquette senior Savannah Davis has agreed to play women’s soccer at Fontbonne University next year. Davis has been a two-year starter as a midfielder for the Mustangs.

High school girls track Eureka won the girls division of the recent Henle Holmes Invitational at Parkway Central and talented sophomore Hannah Long set a meet record in the 1600-meter run. “Henle Holmes is one of the most competitive track meets in St. Louis,” Coach Darrell Lewis said. “This year was no different. Many of the best athletes in Missouri were there competing. “Going into the meet, we had not talked much about team expectations for the meet.

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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Three Westminster Christian Academy lacrosse players will be able to see how they measure up against some the best players in the nation. Jensen Holt, Jordan Weber and Harper Larson are among the 20 local athletes chosen for the Central Division Team for the U.S. Lacrosse Women’s Division National Tournament that will be taking place at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania this summer. Westminster’s Lindsay Carlile is the coach of the team and, with Lafayette’s Carrie Guenzler-Heaney, Parkway West coach Emily Lovercheck and Kirkwood coach Whitney Ludwig, will be serving as chaperones on the trip as well. The tryouts were held at Parkway West High School last month. The girls were selected by a group of local high school coaches, who volunteered to serve as selectors and followed the criteria set in place by U.S. Lacrosse for these tryouts, that were held throughout the country. To have three Wildcats make the team is important to her program, Carlile said. “It’s great to have so many of our girls make the team,” Carlile said. “We’ve had four of our players get selected over the past two seasons as well, but of course we’re excited to have these three girls afforded this opportunity from Westminster Christian Academy this season and are excited for them to gain such valuable playing experience on the national level.” For them to be selected shows the Wildcats have some top-level talent. Holt is a junior who plays attack for the Wildcats. “She’s currently our leading scorer and does a great job on the draw for us,” Carlile said. “Her competitiveness and will to win have been instrumental to our program’s growth

and increasing success this season. Her heart and intensity can’t be taught but are contagious and integral to our team’s success.” For Holt, making the team is important. “The tryouts had been a really humbling experience because I got to see and play with all these talented players from other schools, so I was a little nervous waiting for the email,” Holt said. “But I was really happy when I got the email telling me I had made the team. While at the national tournament I hope to improve in my lacrosse skills and get to know players I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to know otherwise.” Weber is a junior and plays defense for Westminster. “Her speed has become a major asset for us on defense, always helping to slow our opponents in their transitions in the midfield,” Carlile said. “Her natural athleticism has translated well to the lacrosse field for us, and her nose for the ball has really helped us get the ball out of our defensive end and up to our attackers.” Weber said she hopes her skills “grow and grow with this experience.” Larson, a sophomore at Westminster, is a first-year player. “Her commitment to the game year-round has afforded her great playing experience and confidence,” Carlile said. “The result is great poise and determination when she’s on the field for us. What she lacks in size she makes up for in her quickness. Her shooting accuracy makes her a talented attacker for us, but she does occasionally sub in as a midfielder for us as need presents.” Making the team can only help her get better, Larson said. “I tried out because I wanted to be on the central team as part of the national tournament,” Larson said. “Also, I realize that this team can open doors for me if I decide to go on with my lacrosse career. I want to have the experience of being at this tournament. “I have been to other tournaments but not like this, and this time I am really going to focus on how some of the girls play from other states to see how I can improve my game.” The other girls chosen for the team are: Kelsey Newton, of Parkway North; Kelsey Zurweller, of Parkway West; Olivia Molino, of Parkway West; Stephanie Quoss, of Parkway West; Rebecca Salamon, of Parkway West; Tabatha Saake, of Parkway West; Maria Johnson, of Lafayette; Elizabeth Darrow, of Eureka; Christa Waterwiese, of St. Joseph’s Academy; Tessa Boots, of O’Fallon, Ill.; Victoria Wolsky, of Ladue; Rachel Avery, of Ladue; Madeline Mills, of Clayton; Katherine Tooley, of Villa Duchesne; Katie Hornbeck, of St. Theresa’s; and two girls from Kansas – Abby Britton, of Blue Valley Northwest; and Kimberly Apuzzo, of Blue Valley North.

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Multitalented Sam Stewart does it all for John F. Kennedy Celts By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Pick a sport and there’s a good chance you can see Kennedy’s Sam Stewart playing. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound junior is a foursport standout for the Celts. He plays football and swims in the fall before switching to basketball in the winter and participates in track and field in the spring. And Stewart doesn’t just put on a uniform. He contributes and does it in a record-setting way. He just set the school record that stood since the 1970s in the shot put with a toss of 50 feet, 2 inches. Last fall, he set the record for most sacks with 12. In basketball, he set the record last season for best field goal percentage at 60.37 percent. “I think setting these school records is awesome,” Stewart said. “I love the fact that when I graduate I will be leaving something behind to show my presence and to set marks for future Kennedy students to try to reach. It is a good motivational tool. “I never originally had a goal to beat any school records, I just play hard and physical and hope good things happen.” “Sam does it all for Kennedy,” said Joe Walterbach, Kennedy’s athletic director and basketball coach. “In the classroom he has 4.0 grade point average. In the school musical, he

was one of the leads. He is always at school; he just knows how to manage his time well. “I’ve known him since he was in fifth grade and he’s just always been a fun, respectful kid.” Scott Long is Stewart’s coach for football as well as track and field. “To be an all-conference performer in three sports is difficult,” Long said. “Sam works hard at all three. Natural talent alone is not enough to accomplish what Sam does. Hard work and dedication are also prerequisites, and Sam follows through. When you consider how good a student he is and how involved in the school community he is outside of athletics, his ability to achieve at such a high level in all areas really is impressive.” “So many students are just focusing on one sport year-round,” Walterbach said. “For Sam to be so dominant and successful in all three is just amazing.” At the recent All-Catholic Meet at Chaminade, Stewart broke the Kennedy record in the shot put. “As soon as I threw the shot, I knew it was a good throw,” Stewart said. “I did not expect it to be over 50 feet. I had never thrown that far. I knew the old record was around 48 feet (47-feet-11) so I was quite excited when l heard the distance.” Stewart also throws the discus and occa-

sionally fills in on the 4x100 and 4x200 relays for Kennedy. This may be the year he earns a trip to the state track meet. “He has a chance but there are a number of good throwers in Class 3,” Long said. “If he has a good day he might get to Jefferson City.” In the fall, Stewart swims for coach Ann Hawkey as well as plays football. Stewart swims in the 100 meter butterfly and on two relay teams – the 4x50 medley relay, where he swims the butterfly stroke, and the 4x50 freestyle relay. “Football was my primary fall sport and swimming was a secondary. If conflicts occur, football comes first,” Stewart said. Hawkey said she does not mind sharing Stewart. “He’s an extremely talented and natural athlete,” Hawkey said. “He is the type of athlete who will help the team in any way he possibly can. Football is his prime sport but he came to swimming practice any time it did not interfere, especially on Saturdays. He participated in any meets that did not interfere with football games or specific football practices.” In football, Stewart plays on the defensive line. He moves around offensively as a backup tight end or fullback. But it’s basketball that takes up most of

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Parents ignoring drug warnings Many parents are disregarding over-thecounter cough and cold medicine label warnings and giving the drugs to young children, according to a new poll. Five years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory stating that over-the-counter cough and cold products were not proven effective for young children and could cause serious side effects. In response, product manufacturers changed their labels to say that the medicines should not be given to children younger than age 4. But in a recent University of Michigan poll, more than 40 percent of parents said they had given cough medicine or multi-symptom cold medicine to their children younger than age 4, and 25 percent reported giving those children decongestants. “These products don’t reduce the time the infection will last, and misuse could lead to serious harm,” said Matthew Davis, associate professor of adult medicine and pediatrics and the director of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. According to Davis, the drugs’ side effects could include allergic reactions, increased or uneven heart rate, drowsiness or sleeplessness, slow and shallow breathing, confusion or hallucinations, convulsions, nausea and constipation.

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Mark Norwine’s journey across Missouri is the subject of “The Walking Man,” a documentary addressing mental illness.

‘The Walking Man’ follows Missouri man’s journey along the Katy Trail By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Mark Norwine is taking a walk on the Katy Trail. He’s walking to raise awareness and promote help for students suffering from depression and other mental illnesses. Norwine, 54, began his journey in Sedalia, 180 miles from his final destination – passing through towns and dealing with stormy weather, making his way step by step toward St. Louis and his home in St. Charles. “First three days we didn’t see any sun. We had a lot of rain,” Norwine said. “We still got the miles in.” In order to reach the end of his trek on schedule, Norwine said he has to walk an average of 10-13 miles per day. Along the way, he has been stopping at small towns, speaking to schools and families about bullying, suicide, depression and mental illness. According to Norwine, raising awareness of these issues and creating conversations on the subject are his main goals for the walk. “We, as adults, are the cause for our kids not talking about these issues,” Norwine said. “That’s because either we’re embarrassed or afraid we’ll bring something up that will harm them, when actually our kids want to talk about these things.” Norwine said that small towns like the ones along his route have many more problems related to youth depression and suicide, due to a lack of recourses available to educate them about the issue. To assist these small communities, the CHADS Coalition, for which Norwine works, is collecting donations for each mile he walks. The money will be used to provide help for students suffering from depression. CHADS was created after the son of

Marian McCord, the group’s founder, took his life in 2004 after battling depression for several years. The organization speaks to students, educating kids and teenagers on the signs of suicide and depression, and how to help themselves or their friends if they are showing those signs. According to McCord, most of the work CHADS does is through cooperation with schools. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Dr. Sally Blackburn, a school counselor at Selvidge Middle School. “We have students come in and do a lesson called ‘signs of suicide.’ “We’ve have students the year after the presentation come in and say they remember the presentation and they are concerned about a friend of theirs.” Norwine isn’t making this trip by himself. His son, Eric, is helping to produce a documentary called “The Walking Man,” which takes a look at the stigma of mental health issues in America. The film’s crew is following Norwine on his journey, documenting the walk for the film. Eric said he hopes that by discussing the issues in the documentary, it will lead people to have a more constructive view of depression, bullying and the causes of suicide, rather than simply acknowledging the existence of the issues. “As a society we need to make this a priority,” Eric said. “There are too many families that are ripped apart by mental illness either by divorce or abuse or suicide, and we seem to just sit by and say it’s OK. That’s because people with mental illness, it’s something that they hide naturally. They have no one speaking out for them. Someone needs to do that. I’m not saying that we’re necessarily that someone, but we’re just trying to do our part – and my dad is just certainly trying to do his.”

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Produced by St. Louis Bash Productions The Bash is Back! Now in its third year, the West County Talent Bash once again will give dozens of homegrown talent acts the chance to perform before hundreds of guests at the beautiful Chesterfield Amphitheater in Chesterfield Central Park. Set for Saturday, May 18, festivities will get underway at noon and will conclude with a “Tribute to the Troops” fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. This year’s Bash will feature more than 40 local talent acts, live music, barbecue, craft beer, soda and other treats. Whether you bring the family and stay for the day or stop in for a short time, you’re sure to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of a great community event!

Great Barbecue Beginning at 12 p.m. Three area pit-masters will be on site at the West County Talent Bash, serving up a variety of delicious barbecued items. Barbecue will be sold as long as supplies last.

Talent Bash 12:30-4:45 p.m. Immediately following a patriotic opening ceremony, KTRS Radio personalities will begin introducing the 40-plus variety acts performed by local talent whose auditions tapes earned them a spot in the 2013 West County Talent Bash lineup. Performers will compete in four categories: youth, teen, young adult, and adult – in both solo/duo and group performances. Official judges and participating audience members will cast their votes for the winners. West County’s got talent, so plan to take a seat and settle in for some quality entertainment!

West county on Tap 4-9:30 p.m. Talent Bash guests aged 21 and older will have the opportunity to sample a variety of beers from small, independent brewers. To participate in West County on Tap, guests simply need to purchase a $20 pilsner glass at the event, which will allow them to sample up to 25 craft beers.

shades of Blue Jazz ensemble 5:45-7:15 p.m. awards ceremony 7:15-7:45 p.m. Javier Mendoza 7:45-9:30 p.m. “Tribute to the Troops” Fireworks show 9:30 p.m. Hundreds of guests attended the West County Talent Bash held last year on Memorial Day weekend at the Chesterfield Amphitheater.

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The Bash will be held on Armed Forces Day – a holiday for Americans to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. In celebration, the 2013 West County Talent Bash will conclude with a “Tribute to the Troops” fireworks show, presented courtesy of Three French Hens in Wildwood.

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Vague, a rock/alternative music group, was voted grand champion of the 2012 West County Talent Bash.

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A simple system using guitar picks will be used to pick the top West County Talent Bash acts. A panel of official judges from Chesterfield Arts, the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, the city of Chesterfield, Mozingo Music, Three French Hens and West Newsmagazine will critique the 40-plus Talent Bash acts, and the public will have a hand also in choosing the winners. Here is how the judging process will work: • Each act will have its own entry box, located on site at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. • Mozingo Music will provide each judge on the panel with a set of guitar picks, and judges will use the picks as votes to select their favorite acts. • Audience members may purchase guitar

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picks, priced at $5 for a pack of 10, and use them to vote for their favorite acts by dropping them into the entry boxes of their choice. There is no limit on the number of picks an audience member may purchase. • Judges’ guitar picks will be one color, and audience member picks will be another color. Judges’ votes will carry a bit more weight than audience members’ votes. Talent Bash acts will be divided into four age groups: youth, teen, young adult, and adult – and will be categorized either as solo/duo or group. There will be a winner in each category for each age group, and there will be one overall grand champion. All winning acts will receive a trophy and prize, and the grand champion will be featured in West Newsmagazine and interviewed live on KTRS Radio.

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Park at the pool There is limited parking at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, but West County Talent Bash guests are welcome to park at the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive, which also is in Chesterfield Central Park. Talent Bash guests are asked to make note of the following: • A drop-off spot for disabled guests and those requiring assistance will be clearly marked at the front entrance to the Chesterfield Amphitheater. • Parking will not be permitted during open hours at the Chesterfield Family YMCA or at the Samuel C. Sachs branch of the St. Louis County Library.

Open seating Stadium seating is featured at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, and seats will be available to Talent Bash guests on a firstcome, first-served basis. Lawn seating is available also, so bring a blanket and plan to stay for the fireworks, which will get underway at 9:30 p.m.

Food and drink Beginning at noon, barbecue and other concessions will be available for as long as supplies last, and craft beer sampling begins at 4 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, but glass containers are not permitted at the Chesterfield Amphitheater.

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“We perform together several times a month,” said Staff Sgt. Brenna J. Blair, who plays trumpet with the band. “Sometimes we perform on base to support military functions for things such as Change of Command ceremonies, Air Force balls, or gatherings for base and local leadership. Other times, we perform concerts in communities or assemblies for schools.” Wherever they perform, Shades of Blue musicians proudly reflect the pride of

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Chesterfield celebrates National Public Works Week with ‘plow art’ By KATE UPTERGROVE editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com The third week of May is National Public Works Week and the Chesterfield Department of Public Services is using this period to acknowledge the efforts of its public works employees, as well as to extend its public outreach efforts within the community. “Since 1960, the American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local communities and building the quality of life,” explained Mike Geisel, Chesterfield’s director of public services. This year the APWA has selected “Because of Public Works ...” as its theme for National Public Works Week. Geisel said the theme offers the city the opportunity to “increase public understanding of what we do and gather feedback from residents about how we are doing.” Residents can email info@chesterfield. mo.us or use the “report a problem” form on the city’s website (chesterfield.mo.us). Participating in local events is one of the ways the public works department interacts with the community, Geisel said.

“Recently, the street maintenance division participated at Parkway’s annual ‘On the Go” event at their Early Childhood Development Center,’ he explained. “We had various pieces of public works equipment on-site, allowing visitors to get a hands-on and up-close view of the equipment. It is always a big hit with the kids! “The Department also annually participates with the Rockwood School District. Each year, we send equipment and a couple of Public Works professionals to the Rockwood School District’s truck and vehicle display. “This year, we also delivered snow plows to four Chesterfield elementary schools. Two in Rockwood, and two in Parkway (Wild Horse, Highcroft Ridge, Green Trails and Chesterfield). The plows were cleaned, sanded and prepped prior to delivery. The schools will be painting or decorating a snow plow. Each school has a day scheduled for their own event, during which we will have a ‘plow parade’ and will also have other public works equipment on display.” Wild Horse and Green Trails have scheduled their events for May 20 from 9-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. respectively. Chesterfield and Highcroft Ridge are scheduled for May 21. “But we are awaiting final times from their principals,” Geisel said.

Dance champions More than 6,000 Irish dancers from around the world traveled to Boston for the 43rd annual World Irish Dancing Championships, March 24-31. Among the competitors were nine individual dancers and five dance teams from Dancers from Clarkson School of Irish Dance the Clarkson School of (Photo courtesy of Debbie Murphy) Irish Dance, who collectively came home with 74 medals from individual and team competitions. The Clarkson School is located in Manchester and its teams include dancers from throughout West County and metro St. Louis. Two Clarkson dancers received individual awards and all five Clarkson dance teams came home with team awards. One team garnered a prestigious “World Globe” award for placing in the top three. This competition marked the first time any St. Louis dancers have achieved that status. The individual award-winners from Clarkson were Merissa Billhartz, 28th in the Under 20 Women’s competition, and Abby Llewellyn, 40th in the Under 11 Girl’s Competition. Clarkson teams earning awards were the Minor Girls (under 13) Ceili Team in 18th place, the Minor Girls Figure Team in fourth place, two Junior Girls (13-16) Ceili Teams in 25th and 26th place, and the globe-winning Junior Girls Figure Team in third place.

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IT'S BARBECUE SEASON!! Red-tailed hawks are one of the local species visitors can see – up-close and personal – at World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park. (Photo courtesy of World Bird Sanctuary)

World Bird Sanctuary kicks off summer of accessible free activities By KATE UPTERGROVE editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com One of West County’s quiet attractions just got a substantial upgrade thanks to the generosity of a local family. The World Bird Sanctuary is now paved – with walkways throughout the outdoor exhibits as well as leading to the wildlife hospital viewing windows and the nature center. “We have been waiting to do this for a very long time,” said Catherine Redfern, the sanctuary’s director of development. The sanctuary, which moved into its current location across from Lone Elk Park in 2000, had pathways that Redfern described as “functional, but not user-friendly.” “Sitting as we do on a hill, it can get very windy and the mulch and dirt would fly into your eyes and throats and into the eyes and throats of the birds and animals.” Now, Redfern said, about one-third of the 305-acre complex is accessibly paved allowing people in motorized chairs, people in wheelchairs, and people with children still in strollers to enjoy the property. The remainder of the complex is traversed by trails that, while unpaved, are open to the public, free of charge. “We’re open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Redfern said. “And there’s no charge for admission and parking.” The sanctuary’s residents include “about 40-50 birds from tiny, little screech owls to an Andean condor with a 12-foot wingspan,” Redfern said. Also residing at the sanctuary is an assortment of reptiles and mammals. This summer the sanctuary will host a variety of special events including a celebration of International Migratory Bird Day on May 11 and the Hiking Society’s

National Trails Day Sponsored by Ameren Missouri on June 1. On May 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., visitors can learn which birds migrate and why watch bird-banding demonstrations, attend a bird identification seminar or walk, and engage in free activities for kids. On June 11, hikers of all skill levels can enjoy the sanctuary’s trail system, choosing from one of three different lengths to suit their pace. Naturalists with live animals will be at interpretation stations along the trails and children’s activities also will be offered. “Education is one of the core objectives of our mission,” Redfern said. Founded in 1977, the sanctuary today has a full-time staff of 25 employees. Keeper Talks, which take place every Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m., offer visitors the opportunity to join keepers on their morning feeding rounds. The sanctuary operates on an annual budget of appoximately $1.2 million, “which isn’t a lot when you consider all we do with it,” Redfern said. “About 70 percent of our revenue comes from habitat management consulting (environmental studies),” Redfern said. “Funding also comes from educational services. We conduct programs at local schools and organizations, charging about 60 percent of what it costs for us to present the program, so we gain back some of our costs there.” The rest of the sanctuary’s support comes from local companies, individuals and volunteers, such as West County resident Pat Sexton. Sexton exclaimed, “World Bird Sanctuary has grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple of years, and it truly is a gem that is located right here in West County.”

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higher levels of depression than those who played at least occasionally. According to the study’s authors, differences were found for well-being, negative affect, social functioning and depression, with gamers performing better, on average, than non-gamers.

Baby boomers not so healthy The media often depict baby boomers as a healthy bunch that keeps busy climbing mountains, running marathons and flocking to fitness classes. But according to a study at West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, those depictions are misleading. Dana King, M.D., chair of WVU’s Department of Family Medicine, led a team of researchers who found that baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – are not as healthy as their parents Games seniors play were at the same age. Older adults who play video games tend Researchers compared data from the to be happier than those who do not. National Health and Nutrition Examination Researchers at North Carolina State Uni- Survey for the years 1988-1994 and 2007versity asked 140 adults aged 63 and older 2010, focusing on respondents who during (average age 77) how often they played both time periods were 46-64 years old. Upon video games and tested them on their emo- comparing health status, functional and work tional and social well-being. Among the par- disability, healthy lifestyle characteristics ticipants, 61 percent played video games at and chronic disease, they learned that baby least occasionally, and 35 percent reported boomers have higher levels of hypertension, playing at least once a week. Those who said diabetes and high cholesterol and higher they never play video games reported more rates of disability than their parents did. negative emotions and a tendency toward Apparently, baby boomers are aware of their

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health deficiencies; only 10 percent described themselves as being in excellent health, compared to one-third of their parents. There are an estimated 75 million baby boomers, and their life expectancy is higher than the previous generation, so the need for health professionals will soar in the next 10 years, King said. The study – “The Status of Baby Boomers’ Health in the United States: The Healthiest Generation?” – appeared in the March issue A new study suggests than older adults who play of JAMA Internal Medicine. Thumbs up for fitness DVDs “Richard Simmons and the Silver Foxes – Fitness for Silver Citizens,” “Boomers on the Move” and “Chair Exercises for Seniors” are just a few of the many fitness DVDs marketed to adults aged 55 and older. Edward McAuley, a University of Illinois kinesiology and community health professor, wanted to find out if DVDs that promised to improve older adults’ fitness really worked, so he led a study to find out. McAuley and his colleagues recruited more than 300 older adults and divided them into two groups. One group used a fitness video at home, and a control group watched a video about healthy aging. The fitness video program – called “FlexToBa” – was designed to improve flexibility, toning and balance and encourage progressive exercise three times a week for six months.

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Both groups received regular, supportive telephone calls with exercise tips. After six months, participants who stuck with the home-based program saw “clinically important” improvements on tests assessing strength, balance and gait, which are useful indicators of future performance, disability and independence of older adults. Unlike those in the control group, those who did the FlexToBa program increased upper body strength and balance and were able to maintain their level of lower body flexibility. “This as important implications for an increasingly elderly population who are at risk for subsequent declines in function and increased disability,” McAuley said. “We now know this type of program can help to prevent that decline, and possibly reverse it.”

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By SHANNON F. IGNEY igney.westnewsmagazine@gmail.com Planning is an important component of almost any process. Whether building a home, arranging for an event or managing finances, those who plan generally enjoy a more successful result. The process of aging is no different. Recently, St. Louis-based Bethesda Health Group sponsored a seminar presented by Sandra Silva, vice president of education at the Center for Practical Bioethics, to provide guidance for navigating the process of advanced care planning (ACP). The seminar, “Caring Conversations,” was held in observance of the sixth annual National Healthcare Decision Day. A renowned advocate for aging with a voice, Silva travels the country to educate people on the use and implementation of the Center for Bioethics’ “Caring Conversation” workbook, a how-to guide for navigating the ACP process. Advanced care planning is defined as the ongoing process of discussing values and goals of care, determining and/or executing treatment directives and appointing someone to speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself. Because the discussions necessary to achieve the plan can be difficult to initiate, the conversations many times never take place, and family members are left to guess when difficult healthcare situations arise. Silva explained that an ACP is a legal document that explicitly states a person’s health care wishes. Not to be confused with a living will, it includes the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare (DPAHC) and the Healthcare Treatment Directive documents. The DPAHC names a person to make health care decisions should the patient be unable. The person named is the “agent” and is bestowed 100 percent power to follow the DPAHC and to act in your best interest. The treatment directive can be a detailed document detailing the person’s health care wishes regarding different treatments for different scenarios, or it can be a simple, general statement such as, “I do not wish to be put on a life-sustaining machine or medicine should the situation present itself.” Once signed, it is valid in all 50 states. But for many people, ACP conversations are not easy to start, so Silva offered a few tips: • Share the story of a friend, colleague or recent news story as an icebreaker, sort

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of a “What would you do if it were you?” approach. • Write wishes in a note, or record them digitally for loved ones to review prior to sitting down for a conversation. • Emphasize the positives, saying, for instance, “I want to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. To do that, I feel it is important to have my wishes known.” “It is very important to appoint your agent sooner rather than later,” Silva said. “They are your voice when you no longer are able to speak.” Silva offered these suggestions for selecting an agent: • Reflect on personal experiences, values, desires and preferences. • Talk to the person you are considering before naming them as agent. • Appoint the person legally, with their knowledge and consent. • Discuss your wishes with the agent and loved ones on a continual basis. Once the ACP legal document is drafted and signed by all necessary parties, copies should be given to the agent, all health care providers, and family members and friends. It should be revisited yearly to ensure it is as up to date as possible. “The biggest mistake families make when it comes to the aging process is that they do not document their health care wishes,” Silva said. “Peace of mind is the gift you give when you put your wishes into writing.” For more information, or to obtain a copy of the “Caring Conversations” workbook, call the Center for Bioethics at (816) 2211100, or visit practicalbioethics.org.

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Thank you, Mom! In honor of Mother’s Day, local ‘kids’ weigh in on Mom’s most memorable moments Compiled by West Newsmagazine staff “For better or worse, she’s the voice in my head pushing me to do better.” In the movie “Two Weeks Notice,” Sandra Bullock’s character, Lucy Kelson, uses that sentence to explain her relationship with her mother. It’s a statement most people can relate to. Moms push us, root for us, correct us, comfort us, guide us, unconditionally love us and often make us stop and think or roar with laughter. So this Mother’s Day, West Newsmagazine reached out to a wide range of local “kids” to find out what their mothers said or did that remain in their minds today. We asked, “What’s the most memorable thing your mother ever told you?” Not everyone shared words of wisdom, but everyone shared memories of how their moms influenced their lives. Enjoy!

“My mom, Kim, always told me just to have fun and make memories out there when you’re playing and appreciate the opportunities.” – Allen Craig, Cardinals first baseman •••

But another famous ballplayer’s mom had a different take on things. •••

Ex-Cardinal Andy Benes said he and his brothers would often be outside playing Whiffle ball when they were supposed to be doing homework. He said his mom, Karen, would say, “Get in here and do your homework; you’ll never make enough money playing ball to support a family.”

“My mom always encouraged me to be a leader. She would say, if I wanted to do something questionable that friends were doing, ‘Elaine, you don’t have to keep up with everyone else. You be the leader.’ Wow, did that help build character. Thanks, Mom! I love you!” “Mom would say (and still does), ‘Be prayerful and careful.’ Love you!” – Elaine King and Christina Anderson, on their mom, Pearlie Anderson

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"Mom, is a seamstress and inspires me to look my best at all times. She says, 'You know you are a good seamstress and select well-made clothes when you can wear your garments inside out – no raggedy seams.'” – Pearlie Anderson, past president of the Rotary Club of West St. Louis County •••

“Everybody gets nervous, I mean everyone, and if you are not, you shouldn’t play because you don’t care enough.”

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–Skip Berkmeyer, one of the top amateur golfers in the St. Louis area quoting his mother, Barbara, a champion golfer in her own right and former University of Missouri curator

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“The funniest thing my mom ever said to me came on the heels of finding out that my husband, Andy, had proposed to me and I had given my cats away because he had an aversion to them. My mom, Cornelia Fuson, matter-of-factly told me, ‘Well, if he doesn’t like cats, I wouldn’t marry him.’ Twenty-eight years later we are still married and we don’t have a cat, but my mom has a wonderful son-in-law.” – Ellen Port, champion golfer and member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ••• OK, so predictions don’t always work out, but usually moms really do know best. •••

“My mother, Marty Moore, lives in Florida now but always listened to KMOX day and night. I was working in Springfield, Mo., with seven whole months of experience under my belt. Every time we’d talk on the phone, she’d share her belief that I should work at KMOX with Bob and Bill on the morning show. I would just laugh and say, ‘Sure, mom, best station in the nation will knock down my door. I’ll bet they’re desperate for my seven months of experience!’ To my continued amazement, these 27 years later, Mr. (Bob) Hyland did call. She’s never let me forget it.” – Wendy Wiese, host of “On Call” on Relevent Radio and member of “Donnybrook” cast

“Mom always told me do what makes me happy. I think that’s huge. You know life flies by and, as you get older, you don’t want to look back and regret some things. Obviously you’re not going to live life perfectly, but surround yourself with the right people. Just do things that bring joy to your life – that’s what my mom taught me and that’s great.” – David Freese, Cardinals third baseman •••

“My mother was a real dear. The best advice she gave me was, ‘Never go into politics.’ She meant as a candidate for public office. One time I was unhappy over criticism I had received from people displeased with my play of a particular story in The Globe-Democrat. My mother dismissed the critics and said ‘Your obligation is to the truth.’ Most of all I appreciate how hard she worked throughout her darling life. Her maiden name was Mae Lawler.” – Martin Duggan, former host of “Donnybrook” •••

“My mom, Monique, alway says, ‘I care more about your character than your ability to play golf.’” – Brooke Cusumano, Westminster Christian Academy senior, state golf champion ••• Often, it’s our moms’ advice that we choose to share with others in our lives.

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“Starting in high school until now, my mom always said, ‘Jane, you work too hard.’ I have yet to change. She also said, ‘Don’t go steady.’ The word now is exclusive instead of steady. I took that advice and never went steady or had an exclusive dating relationship until I was engaged to my husband. It is still good advice that I give to young people who rarely listen. Exclusive dating relationships only limit the opportunities to meet more people and can inhibit the chances of finding Mr. or Miss Right.” – Jane Cunningham, former Congresswoman and current Monarch FPD Board member

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“More than any one thing that I can remember my mom saying were her actions. She showed me that it was possible to balance working outside of the home and being a mom, and I think she raised pretty decent kids. She taught us to take things one day at a time.” – Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg, senior rabbi, United Hebrew Congregation

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Public Hearing city of ballwin, Missouri June 3, 2013 A public hearing is scheduled before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ballwin on June 3, 2013 in the boardroom at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police and Court Center, 300 Park Dr, Ballwin, MO, 63011, at 7:00 P. M. upon the following: 1.

A petition submitted by Richard Bloomer of STL Ventures, LLC, 535 S. Emerson, Wichita, KS, 67209 for the approval of an amendment to the MRD site development plan approved via ordinance 11-16 to allow the construction of an outdoor patio seating and eating area in a landscaped portion of the site at a location commonly known as 14940 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011.

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A petition submitted by John Henderson of Hindo LLC, 15531 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011, for the approval of an amendment to the final development plan for lot 3 of the U-Gas subdivision approved via ordinance 10-43 to allow the construction and operation of an indoor shooting range at a location commonly known as 14803 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011.

The City of Ballwin will consider the zoning ordinance or district regulations as provided herein, or may adopt different changes or provisions, without further notice or hearing, as the Board of Aldermen may deem to be in the public interest. The public hearing may be continued, by announcement at the public hearing, from time to time, as deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission, without publication of the time and place of the continued public hearing. Petitions of protest against zoning district boundary changes, duly signed and acknowledged, must be submitted by owners of thirty percent or more of either: (1) the area of the land (exclusive of streets and alleys) included in the proposed change(s), or (2) within the area determined by lines drawn parallel to and one hundred and eighty-five feet distant from the area proposed for a zoning district change, public rights-of-way excepted. These petitions will be considered in determining the percentage of favorable votes by the Board of Aldermen necessary to make the zoning district change in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ballwin. Residents of Ballwin are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Ballwin regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636) 227-8580 V, (636) 527-9200 TDD or 1-800-735-2466 (Relay Missouri) no later than 5:00 P.M. on the third business day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.

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“One time when I was playing in a junior golf tournament and I was about 12 years old, I (wasn’t) really paying attention to what my competitors were shooting. I was on about the 15th hole and my mom was walking with me. (She) said, ‘Kyle, you are up by one! Keep it going!’ I went on to take second.” – Kyle Weldon, Parkway South graduate now at Kansas State playing golf •••

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BENEFITS Animal Awareness/Adoption Day is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Masonic Lodge building, 200 Reis Road in Ballwin. There will be pets for adoption as well as information booths to help area organizations benefiting animals. Contact Troy Galloway at Galloway.troy@yahoo.com. ••• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church hosts the Hike Against Hunger at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Picnic Site 1 in Queeny Park. The event raises funds for the church’s Oct. 11-13 MobilePack event. Hikers enjoy a 1.5- or 4.5-mile walk as they help to collect donations. Visit goodshepherdlutheran. com, or email geurkink@sbcglobal.net. ••• “Kisses for Kaleb” is at noon (shotgun start at 1 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, May 11 at Mystic Oak, formerly The Ridge, at 643 Ridge Road in Waterloo, Ill. Funds contribute to the care of Kaleb, who at 4 months of age suffered life-threatening injuries, and help him attend Ability Camp. The cost is $100 for golf and dinner/ $25

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LIVE PERFORMANCES “Listen to Your Mother,” a live show that is part of a national series celebrating Mother’s Day and featuring a series of live readings by area writers, is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health Education, 232 S. Woods Mill Road in Ches-

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SPECIAL INTEREST The Shaw Wildflower Market is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Mo. The annual sale offers a variety of native plants selected by the Reserve’s horticulture staff and several local nurseries. Showy and hardy plants to attract birds and butterflies are among those offered. Admission is included in Reserve entrance, which is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for children younger than 12 and Missouri Botanical Garden members. Cash and checks are accepted. Call 451-3512, or visit shawnature.org. ••• St. Louis Composting celebrates International Compost Awareness Week with a free composting workshop and lunch at noon on Saturday, May 11 at 39 Old Elam Avenue in Valley Park. Experts provide information on how to start your own compost pile. Home composters are available to order, and those who complete the workshop receive a free cubic yard of compost to take home. Visit stlcompost.com. ••• Pacific businesses present a picnic for the blind and visually impaired at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Pacific City Park. Featured speakers include Christine Parsons, vice-president of the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation for the Blind; Denny Huff, member of Missouri Council for the Blind; and Pacific elected officials. Blind and visually impaired persons living in Franklin, Jefferson, St. Louis, and St. Charles counties and those residing in the city of St. Louis are invited to attend. Admission is free; reservations are required. Contact Dale Oberkramer at 393-0009 or rwardenburg@sbcglobal.net by May 10.

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Widely known for its Greek cuisine, Spiro’s also features a variety of steaks, seafood and pasta.

Two outstanding examples of that Mediterranean flair are the Athenian Broil – a choice steak grilled to order and sauced with a mustard cognac sauce with feta prepared tableside – and the Fresh Trout with Walnut Pesto. According to Karagiannis, using walnuts instead of the traditional pine nuts, plus Spiro’s’ exclusive Sparta olive oil, smoked parmesan and fresh basil, creates a nuttier and slightly sweeter taste. With the recent rerouting of Hwy. 141, some may miss the turn for Spiro’s, but those seeking a special dining experience should persevere. “We’ve earned a reputation for doing it right and providing a dining experience you’ll remember,” Karagiannis said.

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29 rio vista drive | ladue 5 bedrooms, 4½ baths $1,100,000 once-in-a-lifetime home in premier location. professionally gut-rehabbed & enlarged english manor home.

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17901 greyabbey court | chesterfield 4 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half baths $948,000 this 1½-story masterpiece was designed with stunning details at every turn. grandly sited on an acre.

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303 arctic fox court | eureka 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths $700,000 gracious living! this home in the greens at fox run is nestled into the landscape of the world-class golf club.

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651 southern hills | eureka 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths $365,000 spacious 1½ story located on a private half acre lot that backs to trees in the legends community.

812 westbrooke manor court | ballwin 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $239,900 nestled in a quaint neighborhood, this ranch offers many updates including baths, appliances & wood floors.

1015 haversham | des peres 44 williamsburg road | creve coeur 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $389,900 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $399,900 great value for one-level living in close in creve coeur Lovely center hall plan on picturesque street. Great flow, stunning baths & enclosed porch. kirkwood schools. location on 1.18-acre lot.warm & inviting home.

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