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A Censored Race War? When two white newspaper reporters for the Virginian-Pilot were driving through Norfolk, and were set upon and beaten by a mob of young blacks – beaten so badly that they had to take a week off from work – that might seem to have been news that should have been reported, at least by their own newspaper. But it wasn’t. “The O’Reilly Factor” on Fox News Channel was the first major television program to report this incident. Yet this story is not just a Norfolk story, either in what happened or in how the media and the authorities have tried to sweep it under the rug. Similar episodes of unprovoked violence by young black gangs against white people chosen at random on beaches, in shopping malls or in other public places have occurred in Philadelphia, New York, Denver, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, Los Angeles and other places across the country. Both the authorities and the media tend to try to sweep these episodes under the rug as well. In Milwaukee, for example, an attack on whites at a public park a few years ago left many of the victims battered to the ground and bloody. But, when the police arrived on the scene, it became clear that the authorities wanted to keep this quiet. One 22-year-old woman, who had been robbed of her cellphone and debit card, and had blood streaming down her face said: “About 20 of us stayed to give statements and make sure everyone was accounted for. The police wouldn’t listen to us, they wouldn’t take our names or statements. They told us to leave. It was completely infuriating.” The police chief seemed determined to head off any suggestion that this was a racially motivated attack by saying that crime is colorblind. Other officials elsewhere have said similar things. A wave of such attacks in Chicago were reported, but not the race of the attackers or victims. Media outlets that do not report the race of people committing crimes nevertheless report racial disparities in imprisonment and write heated editorials blaming the criminal justice system. What the authorities and the media seem determined to suppress is that the hoodlum elements in many ghettoes launch coordinated attacks on whites in public places. If there is anything worse than a one-sided race war, it is a two-sided race war, espe-

cially when one of the races outnumbers the other several times over. It may be understandable that some people want to head off such a catastrophe, either by not reporting the attacks in this race war, or not identifying the race of those attacking, or by insisting that the attacks were not racially motivated – even when the attackers themselves voice anti-white invective as they laugh at their bleeding victims. Trying to keep the lid on is understandable. But a lot of pressure can build up under that lid. If and when that pressure leads to an explosion of white backlash, things could be a lot worse than if the truth had come out earlier, and steps taken by both black and white leaders to deal with the hoodlums and with those who inflame the hoodlums. These latter would include not only race hustlers like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson but also lesser known people in the media, in educational institutions and elsewhere who hype grievances and make all the problems of blacks the fault of whites. Some of these people may think that they are doing a favor to blacks. But it is no favor to anyone who lags behind to turn their energies from the task of improving and advancing themselves to the task of lashing out at others. These others extend beyond whites. Asian American school children in New York and Philadelphia have for years been beaten up by their black classmates. But people in the mainstream media who go ballistic if some kid says something unkind on the Internet about a homosexual classmate nevertheless hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil when Asian American youngsters are beaten up by their black classmates. Those who automatically say that the social pathology of the ghetto is due to poverty, discrimination and the like cannot explain why such pathology was far less prevalent in the 1950s, when poverty and discrimination were worse. But there were not nearly as many grievance mongers and race hustlers then.

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tion has values (conscious or unconscious) that influence their work. I especially appreciate Humanist Sociologists, who preface their articles with a selfreflexive statement about what their values are and why they chose to research or write about a particular topic or situation. Now then, to specifics in your “unbiased” editorial. I have not yet fully researched the assertions you present about Zimmerman’s reply of “OK” to the police dispatcher’s directive to not follow Trayvon Martin. I share your consternation at that not being included by many in the media (to whatever extent that is the case). However I take issue with your belief that his reply “removed the only basis for assuming that Zimmerman did in fact continue to follow Trayvon Martin.” Not so. There are other news bites, e.g. the cellphone conversation with his friend after Trayvon had allegedly eluded Zimmerman and then said, “He’s back.” I wholeheartedly appreciate your next statement, “At this point, neither I nor the people that assumed that he continued to follow the teenager have any basis in fact for believing that he did or didn’t.” That is certainly true of you and me, Mr. Sowell, but not necessarily of everyone. Help me understand your assumption Who is Racist? that NBC News wanted to “feed the vision To the Editor: of Zimmerman as a racist.” Individual Who is ‘Racist,’ Mr. Sowell? (West reporters? The editorial staff? The corpoNewsmagazine, May 2) My response, as rate owners? And what on earth would be a believer in both truth and justice, is you their motivation? It’s as if you are accusing are, Mr. Sowell, and so am I. the media of being an “outside agitator.” We didn’t grow up in isolation. The I highly respect your paragraph about practices, prejudices, values and attitudes verbal games being dangerous “because of our families, teachers, schools, religions race is no game. If the tragic history of the and churches, police departments, real- old Jim Crow South in this country is not tors, banks, politicians, government, laws, enough to show that, the history of racial neighborhoods, relationships, employers, and ethnic tragedies is written in blood in prisons, hospitals, courts, media, etc. all countries around the world. Millions have contribute to the development of the para- lost their lives because they looked different, digm through which each of us perceives talked differently or belonged to a different and experiences reality. religion.” Amen, Mr. Sowell. It isn’t over. An honest education helps us recognize Marcy McMurphy this. A good education encourages us to be Ballwin aware of our limitations – both emotional and rational – and vigilant in ferreting out misinformation and disinformation in our President Obama: attempts to be fair, objective and balanced. buck passer Prejudice is an internal phenomenon; discrimination is behavioral. I do think it is To the Editor: possible to be prejudiced in our minds and On the one-year anniversary of Operanot discriminate in our behavior, at least in tion Neptune Spear, the code name for the many situations. Probably not all – at least successful raid in which Osama Bin Laden, not all in my personal experience, in spite code name Geronimo, was dispatched by of my highest intentions. members of Seal Team 9, President Obama I assume everyone who researches and stood before the world and claimed the writes or teaches about any human situa- success was attributable to his courage in To the Editor: We totally agree with W.E. Mueller (West Newsmagazine, April 25). We were at a meeting at Forest Hills in the preliminary “discussions.” The Schnucks rep told us this would be a “nice, neighborhood market.” What do we have? A behemoth! A full-sized supermarket. There is nothing “neighborhood” about it. I applaud anyone who will boycott this monstrosity. If you look at the site and the “changes in traffic patterns” you will see that the road was changed to allow a setback instead of encroaching into the easement. There is no room for future footpaths due to the incline of the foundations. We have students walking down these roads and that should have been a priority for this project. I sympathize with the residents who reside near this project. They will suffer for years to come. We will not shop at this store, and I hope that all those in the areas affected by it will also boycott it. Norman and Maria Bein Chesterfield

making what he characterized as a “tough call.” But what if this so-called “tough call” resulted in mission failure? Well, being the cunning political creature he undoubtedly is, a backup plan was deemed necessary. In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, former Attorney General Michael Mukasey charged that prior to the raid the White House had drawn up what he characterized as a “highly lawyered” document in which blame for failure of Operation Neptune Spear would be attributed to Adm. William McRaven who was commander of Joint Special Operations Command at the time of the raid. Obama now asserts that his call to take out Bin Laden was a tough decision. Really? Compared to what? If Obama thinks the decision he made was a “tough call” consider the weight that was on the shoulders of Supreme Allied Commander General Eisenhower on June 5, 1944. Ike’s decision to launch Operation Overlord didn’t involve a small contingency of Navy Seals but an armada of 4,000 ships, hundreds of aircraft, and over 150,000 soldiers. And he was well aware that, in view of so many factors that could wrong, it was indeed quite possible that Operation Overlord could result in an unparalleled disaster. Nevertheless, he made the tough call and gave the go ahead for the invasion. Fortunately it succeeded, and Eisenhower credited its success to those thousands who charged into hell on the morning of June 6, 1944. Yes, Operation Overlord was a success, but what if it had failed? What would Ike have done? Who would he, as Supreme Commander, blame? Would he, like Obama, call in a bevy of lawyers and order a news release drawn up in which he would blame others? Au contraire. On the afternoon of June 5 he wrote a note which he carried in his back pocket. In this note, which was intended to be released to the press in the event of failure, Eisenhower stated that he and he alone accepted full responsibility should Operation Overlord fail. This is the mark, the test, of a real leader. A real man. Contrast this with Obama who would take credit for the success of the operation that killed Bin Laden but who would had drawn up a contingency plan which would affix the blame for failure on another. Obama’s gutless action begs this question: Since President Obama took credit for success and planned to blame another for failure doesn’t it stand to reason that since failure didn’t occur that a preponderance of credit for the operation’s success should go to Adm. McRaven and all those who carried out the successful mission? I think so. And I

dare say Eisenhower would agree. Yes, President Obama is Commanderin-Chief of our armed forces, but by the cowardly plan to shift the blame to another had Operation Neptune Spear failed he has shown that by any stretch of the imagination he cannot ever hold a candle to real leaders like General Eisenhower. John R. Stoeffler Ballwin

‘Rockwood Report Card’ revisited To the Editor: As a Rockwood school nurse, I was disappointed with the implication in your article (“Rockwood Report Card,” West Newsmagazine, May 16) that somehow a salary increase for the 40 nurses in Rockwood School District was responsible for economic issues that the district is facing or was linked to the bond issue. (“At its meeting right before the bond issue vote, the Board also approved salary increases in a new contract with nurses.”) Rockwood Nurses were asked to accept a salary freeze and “take one for the team” when the economic shortfalls were identified … and we did, taking only an advancement on our schedule, not any increase in that salary schedule (i.e. we received no cost-of-living increase for 2011-12). While I can understand that taxpayers probably feel that anyone receiving a pay increase is out of line given the financial challenges of the district, I would like to point out that few Rockwood patrons realize what a bargain the School District has in their school nurses. We could all certainly be making larger paychecks elsewhere; please compare the salary of a newly hired nurse ($31,279) with that of a newly hired teacher ($39,237). And keep in mind that every nurse who works for RSD came to her job here with previous experience, and most have either earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher degree, or are working toward that degree. We do our jobs every day because we truly care about the students in our care, and to imply that somehow we as a group could cause financial ruin to the district is an insult. Sue Brennan, RN BSN Ballwin

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Let’s face it Last week, Wall Street officially went social. Facebook, which boasts more than 900 million active users, held the largest Initial Public Offering (IPO) in history and raised more than $16 billion cash in the process. To the layperson, this might seem like a chance to finally own a piece of the most hyped company in history, a no-brain investment opportunity. The reality is, however, that we may have just witnessed the largest Wall Street orchestrated “pump and dump” the world has ever seen. The lead in a Wall Street Journal article read, “The smart money is getting out of Facebook as the dumb money comes in.” By itself, that is a rather startling statement to be read in the nations leading investment newspaper, essentially calling the stock buying public the “dumb money.” But what does it mean that the “smart money” is getting out? When a company decides to make shares available to the public, the company creates new units to sell and creates the ability for current shareholders to sell their existing units in the company. The key difference between these two types of shares is

where the money ultimately ends up. In the case of new shares, the money obviously goes to the company and is generally used to finance growth. This is the most pure and historically common reason for a company to go. For existing shares, the money flows straight through to the shareholder. Industry people call this type of sale “cashing out.” The trend with internet companies of late has been that an increasing number of insiders are willing to sell their shares in the company at IPO. For instance, when Amazon and Yahoo went public (not that long ago), zero percent of the available shares came from insiders. When Google went public more recently, 37 percent of the shares came from existing shareholders. When Facebook set a record IPO last week, an astounding 57 percent of the shares offered came from insiders who were cashing out. One is reminded when seeing that number of the old adage to “buy low, sell high.”

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The Facebook insiders who are selling shares are not cash strapped recent college graduates; these sellers include venture capital heavyweights like Peter Thiel and investment bank Goldman Sachs. The logical reason they would sell is because they believe that their investment is now at its apex, that there is no meat left on the bone so to speak. Is it really a good idea for the relatively uninformed public to be buying what the uber-sophisticated investment professionals are looking to cash out of? The world has changed, and public investing has been slow to catch up. It used to be relatively simple to value a company: It takes X number of dollars to operate the company, X number of dollars to build the widget, and the widget sells for X number of dollars. Hence, the value of the company became an educated guess as to how many widgets could be sold over the next years.

Facebook does not build anything. It is, by design, the world’s largest hype machine. Due in large part to that hype, it was able to convince the world it was worth more than $100 billion, or about half of what Google is worth, despite having revenue of $4 billion and profits of $1 billion, about one-tenth of Google. Google actually has more free cash flow than Facebook has revenue. At that $100 billion valuation, Facebook would be trading at 100 times its earnings. For comparison, Apple trades at about 16 times its earnings. There is no doubt whatsoever that Facebook is a socially viable company. It has fundamentally changed the way human beings communicate and interact. The question that looms is whether or not it can ever be a commercially viable company, where the profits it produces can catch up to the hype it produces. Company insiders seem to be betting that will never happen and are cashing out right now. It is possible that the stock trading public – or the “dumb money” – will end up with egg all over their Facebook.

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Retirement Reception Former Creve Coeur Mayor Harold Dielmann retired on April 23 after 28 years of leadership to the community. Citizens and businesses are invited to the Mayoral Retirement Reception in his honor on Saturday, June 9, 5-7 p.m., at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts located on the campus of the Chaminade College Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The event is free to the public. RSVP by May 31 to Nancy O’Loughlin at noloughlin@ci.creve_coeur.mo.us or call (314) 872-2511.

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St. LOUIS COUNTY Wrongful death suit filed On Wednesday, Jan. 4, Laura L. Dunn was killed in a four vehicle crash on Hwy. 40 east of Clarkson. Dunn was driving a Hyundai Elantra in the westbound lanes, when her vehicle was struck from behind by a car driven by Jeffrey Dobner, 25, of Foristell, Mo. The impact with Dobner’s car propelled Dunn’s Elantra into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer. Impact with the truck caused Dunn’s car to also hit a minivan before coming to a stop in a ditch. Last week, lawyers for George Gregory Dunn of Wildwood, filed a wrongful death suit against Dobner, seeking $25,000 in damages and further compensation that the court “deems just and proper.” The suit alleges that Dobner failed to decrease speed, swerve or keep his vehicle under control to prevent the accident. Dunn is survived by her husband and nine children.

Prop Y aims to raise funds, slow MSD rate increase It’s not the first time the Metropolitan Sewer District has asked voters to make the decision to pay now or pay later. In 2008, a bond issue by the same name, Prop Y, offered voters the same choice they will face on June 5: Pass a bond issue ($945 million this time; $275 million in 2008) or face an immediate rate hike. In 2008, MSD’s spokesman, Lance LeComb noted that customer rates would continue “go up no matter what.” He also noted that “this work has to be done.” Four years later, LeComb is again explaining that the “the work has to get done.” The work in question relates to a public works project designed to address sewer overflows, which LeComb described as “essentially release valves for the sewer system when too much rainwater gets in there.” Federally mandated, the project is the the result of a June 2007 lawsuit that was brought against MSD by the Environmental Protection Agency and Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources. Its goal is to correct deficiencies in MSD’s overflow system to prevent raw sewage from backing up in residential

homes, yards, public parks, streets and playground areas – the reason behind the lawsuit. The question that remains is how to pay. With a 23-year timeline and a price tag of $4.7 billion on top of the $2.5 billion MSD has already spent over the last two decades, it is anticipated to be the largest public works project in St. Louis city and county history. If the bond issue passes on June 5 MSD customers can expect to see a 52-percent increase in rates over the next four years (they’ve already increased 50 percent in the last eight to nine years, according to LeComb). If the bond issue does not pass, MSD customers can expect to see a 127 percent increase over four years with a 125 percent increase taking place on July 1. In 2008, Prop Y passed by a wide margin – securing 75.3 percent in yes votes. On June 5, voters may feel they have no choice but to act in a similar manner to prevent being overwhelmed by rates or rainwater.

MISSOURI Rule protecting workers passes Senate The Missouri Senate, by a unanimous vote on May 15 passed a measure that reforms Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation System. The bill, House Bill 1540, would restore protections for co-employees from personal lawsuits for their role in honest accidents at work. Senate Majority Floor Leader Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, who handled the measure in the Senate, said the changes would improve Missouri’s business climate. “This bill presents a real solution to problems facing our state’s employers and workers,” Dempsey said. “Ending lawsuit abuses and relieving the need for additional insurance to cover honest accidents at work are important to making sure Missouri businesses can grow and hire more employees.” The bill would, on a going forward basis, address a 2010 appeals court decision that opened up co-employees to this risk. “It’s unacceptable that an employee injured in an honest accident at work can sue their co-employees,” Dempsey said. “Coworkers, most of whom do not have insurance when it comes to covering their role in workplace accidents, should not be open to lawsuits as a secondary slush fund for those injured on the job. The responsibility should begin and end with the employer and the workers’ compensation system.” The bill now moves to the governor for his signature to make the measure law.

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‘The drowning machine’ Public education effort hopes to reduce Meramec River deaths By JIM ERICKSON “The drowning machine” – that’s how some of those all too familiar with the Meramec River have described a portion of it that adjoins Castlewood State Park. On a recent, warm and sunny day, the river’s idyllic, tranquil appearance made that description difficult to comprehend. And that’s precisely why the river is so treacherous, especially to non-swimmers, as well as those accustomed to swimming only in pools, said Michael Thiemann, coordinator of emergency management for the Metro West Fire Protection District. It’s also why a number of groups, including the state and county parks departments, St. Louis County Police, the water patrol division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, state park rangers, the U.S. Coast Guard, the state Department of Natural Resources and Metro West have agreed to a joint effort to educate the general public about water safety and the potential hazards that exist in and around the water. For Metro West, the stretch of the Meramec that borders on Castlewood, no doubt qualifies as “Exhibit A.” In the past 10 years, 10 people have drowned in the river there. The most recent death last month involved a 21-year-old Kirkwood man. With a station near the Castlewood

entrance, Metro West responds to 911 calls from the park and all Metro West locations are equipped for water rescue with scuba-certified divers on duty at all times. According to Thiemann, the river’s “drowning machine” area is just downstream from the main beach at Castlewood but before the Meramec makes a sharp right turn. “A sudden and steep drop-off there causes currents that catch people as they suddenly find themselves under water. A rapid back-flow created by the quick change in depth can push the victim against the side of the drop-off,” he said. “It’s extremely hard to escape that. “Submerged debris such as a tree limb or uprooted stump can worsen the situation if the person hits the obstacle or becomes entangled. “We see a lot of instances where people don’t know the river and tend to treat it as a recreational pool. Sure, there are warning signs posted but most people either don’t pay much attention to them or view them as just so much legal stuff.” Thiemann also observed that a swimming ban most likely wouldn’t work. “I’ve heard it said that if the river is that dangerous, swimming in it should be banned. And while that’s great in theory, such a ban would be difficult

or impossible to enforce with the resources available,” he said. The joint education effort to be launched soon will include water safety training in pools but with differences between pools, rivers and other bodies of water emphasized. News media will be asked to stress water safety issues, and plans are under way for a demonstration of rescue operations and practices. Use of more graphic warning signs also is on the drawing board. “Metro West isn’t heading this effort but you can bet we’ll do everything we can to support it,” Thiemann emphasized. At Castlewood last week, visitors relaxed in the sand along the Meramec or simply enjoying a stroll on the river bank. All had opiniions to share. While two toddlers with them frolicked in the sand and in the shallow water close by, Tiffany Allen of Grover and Elizabeth Lopez of Bridgeton said friends had told them of the river’s possible dangers. “On a day like this and with the water as low as it is, it’s hard to imagine something like that (a drowning) could happen here.” To read more comments from Castlewood visitors and to post your own, log on to this story on newsmagazinenetwork.com.

By JIM ERICKSON Ballwin city officials are reviewing a proposed ordinance that would modify existing rules on the height of fences in limited situations. The proposal stems from efforts of residents adjoining the Schnucks grocery store now being built at Clarkson and Kehrs Mill roads to obtain a better privacy buffer between their properties on the east and south sides of the store and its parking lot. The amended ordinance would permit a fence of up to 10 feet tall in an area where a residential district immediately adjoins a parcel of four or more acres zoned for commercial use. The current height restriction is eight feet. At a meeting of the Ballwin Board of Aldermen last month, Alderman Shamed Dogan told of a meeting he attended where the adjoining property owners met with Schnucks officials to discuss the issue. Dogan said it appeared Schnucks was amenable to the idea of erecting a taller fence. The seven adjoining property owners on Eagles Glen and Cypress Trace courts also endorse the idea unanimously, according to Gerry Matlock, one of three residents who attended the May 14 Board meeting where a draft of the amendment was up for review. During the session’s citizen comment period, Matlock displayed a number of recent photos taken from adjoining properties, which illustrated the difference between how eight- and 10-foot fences would shield the residential lots from the Schnucks property. “All we want is to be able to come home at night and enjoy our homes and backyards,” Matlock said. Mayor Tim Pogue asked what would happen if the proposed changes were challenged and struck down in a future legal action. Robert Jones, city attorney, said he could not rule out the possibility of legal action but that those immediately affected by the amendment appear to support it. The new wording also makes a taller fence discretionary rather than mandatory, it was noted. If there were a challenge and the new height restrictions were found to be improper, it would be up to Schnucks to alter the fence because it would be built on the store’s property, Jones added. Dogan earlier stated that Schnucks management wants to address the issue as soon as possible to keep the building project on schedule. However, company officials had requested that final action on it not be taken at the May 14 meeting. Barring new developments, the ordinance will be on the Ballwin Board’s June 11 meeting agenda.

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Clarkson Valley discusses annexation options with area municipalities By SARAH WILSON In anticipation of pending legislation in Jefferson City that could affect St. Louis County’s pool sales tax system, the city of Clarkson Valley is considering its options with other municipalities in the area. Clarkson Valley Mayor Scott Douglass said he has had some informal discussions with the mayors of Wildwood and Chesterfield expressing his concerns and requested that the cities include Clarkson Valley in their annexation map plans to be filed with the St. Louis Boundary Commission, which requires municipalities to have a five-year plan for any annexation. Currently there are three House bills on the table regarding tax reform. All would change the way county sales tax is distributed; one could eliminate the pool tax altogether. “Our concern is that if the pool sales tax system is eliminated – without any other source to replace it from our city’s standpoint – our demise is imminent,” Douglass said. “So in order to look forward and try to establish an alternative for our citizens, I’ve asked those cities if they would consider, if we had to close up, looking at us coming into their cities.” Libby Malberg-Tucker, Chesterfield assistant city administrator for community services and economic development, said Chesterfield would not be pursuing the annexation. However, Wildwood is considering it and is at the point of determining a new annexation map plan by the county’s July 1 deadline. The city is under no obligation to file an annexation plan, but if it does not make a decision it would have to wait five years before considering any annexation with any unincorporated area. “If a city has not filed a five-year map plan, then they cannot annex a city into their city,” Douglass explained. “And that’s what I was hoping to find, that if indeed five years from now, if we have to close up,

will our citizens have an opportunity to go to another city, and the only way they can do that is if the city’s got a map plan filed.” Dan Dubruiel, Wildwood city administrator, said in a memorandum to the Wildwood City Council that it is important to recognize that designating an unincorporated area on an annexation map plan in no way obligates the city to actually propose an annexation or series of annexations during the five-year validity period. “It merely enables the city to consider annexations within the designation area if it so chooses,” Dubruiel said. In addition to obtaining approval from the Boundary Commission, any annexation proposal must be approved by the voters involved. Before making any decisions, Wildwood would consider certain factors, such as how the annexation would serve to benefit residents, whether areas contemplated for annexation are generally compatible with Wildwood, and whether the residents of the areas considered for annexation are likely to participate fully in the community life of Wildwood. Douglass said the discussions have all been informal so far and no decisions have been made, but he is optimistic. “If the pool sales tax system were to end, I would hope that Clarkson Valley wouldn’t end up as a pocket in St. Louis County among all the cities that surround us,” he said. “One of the hardest things to do is for all of us, including me, to look to the future of more than a few days or even a couple years, and that’s what we’re trying to do here … (to) have a contingency plan in case the worst thing happens.” Douglass also noted that he does not anticipate St. Louis County making any decisions in the immediate future, or maybe ever, “but my thought was that if worse comes to worst, we need a contingency plan.”

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Monarch audit follow-up By JIM ERICKSON Three months to the day after Missouri State Auditor Thomas Schweich reported findings from an audit of the Monarch Fire Protection District, members of his staff returned to Monarch headquarters to review the district’s actions to remedy what the audit found to be lax or inadequate internal controls and procedures. Chief Tom Vineyard, who took the reins at Monarch after the audit and only a month-and-a-half before Schweich announced the results at a Feb. 15 public meeting, said he believes the May 15 meeting with the auditor’s staff went well and that corrective steps the district has taken were favorably received. “From my perspective, it was a positive meeting,” Vineyard said. “We provided documentation on what we have done and explained the actions we’ve taken.” Robin Harris, one of two Monarch directors who sat in on the session, agreed. “I thought it went well. They (state auditor staff members) appeared pleased with our responses,” he stated. Both Vineyard and Harris said one record-keeping practice was questioned by the state officials during the recent meeting, a procedure that was quickly and easily addressed. Monarch director Steve Swyers, who is a CPA, also attended the session. Board

President Kim Evans was unable to participate due to her work schedule. The meeting lasted only about 45 minutes, Vineyard said, and there was no formal indication by the auditors when a follow-up report or statement will be forthcoming. One of the audit’s key findings reported in February was that a 2010 early retirement incentive package Monarch had implemented was unconstitutional. The district said the plan followed the advice of the district’s labor law counsel and was a way to lower long-term labor costs. The attorneys involved in the retirement package action have since submitted documents to Monarch citing legal precedents and justification for the Board’s actions. Harris said the legal views were given to the audit staff members during the meeting. In response to a question he raised, Harris noted that an attorney with the group said Monarch will not be expected to rescind the retirement package and rehire those who had opted to accept it. The lawyer also suggested that any similar programs in the future should be checked with the state auditor or the attorney general. A spokesman in Schweich’s office declined to comment on the meeting but said the staff’s evaluation of actions Monarch has taken will be in a report that should be complete in two to three weeks.

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Remembering Joplin: a local volunteer looks back By KATE UPTERGROVE One year ago yesterday a catastrophic EF-5 multi-vortex tornado ripped through Joplin leaving devastation in its wake. For months, Joplin had the support of Missourians throughout the state, but for many, time has blurred the memory. A quick review of a Facebook page titled “Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery” has more than 173,000 likes and keeps people updated about fundraisers, support groups and other critical information, but the page has a local feel – a community continuing to show amazing strength as it rebuilds and moves forward. “I think that’s what surprised me most,” said Sandy Mueller, a Red Cross volunteer from Ballwin, who spent nearly two weeks in Joplin immediately after the storm and recalled the experience in a recent interview. “I shouldn’t have been surprised.” “This is the Bible Belt. But I was surprised by how resilient the people were. “The devastation was unbelievable and they all knew someone who was lost.” In total, 161 people died as a result of the tornado. In those first tumultuous days, as the death toll kept rising, Mueller went to Joplin as part of a four-person integrated care team that included an emergency medical technician, a case manager, clergy member and a social worker. Mueller is a licensed clinical social worker who retired from the Special School District and has volunteered with the Red Cross for “about eight years.” The ICT team, a pilot program of the Red Cross, visited with the families of people who were lost.

Celebrating St. Louis’ newest Cardinal Cardinal Timothy Dolan returned home on Sunday, May 6, to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Speaking to a packed church, the former pastor of Ballwin’s Holy Infant Church delivered a nearly 18-minute homily. In it he shared the warmth and wisdom his family and friends have always enjoyed and parishioners – from St. Louis to NewYork – have come to expect. While his remarks resonated with the strength of his faith, he also managed to share his fondness for all things St. Louis including the Gateway Arch, Ted Drewes and Imo’s. During his homily, Dolan exclaimed joyfully, “I haven’t changed, except less hair and more pounds. Here I am back where it all started. It’s good to be home!”

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milestones that are missed. “One of the things I would say to families was that ‘things are going to get revisited time and time again. You’ll be caught back up in grief, but if you get stuck in grief that’s not OK. Go get help.’” As the anniversary of the tornado approached, Mueller offered wise words for anyone who still might want to help. She suggested volunteering for an organization such as the Red Cross. “There are opportunities for everyone,”

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By BETSY ZATKULAK Think of it as an interactive game of “musical chairs.” To play you have to “Take a Seat in Chesterfield.” But don’t worry, the seats will be easy to find. All across West County students have been working to create one-of-a-kind Chesterfield chairs and soon – very soon – those chairs will be on display for the public to admire and enjoy. The “Take a Seat in Chesterfield” public art project sprang to life when Chesterfield Arts invited schools throughout the region, from grades kindergarten through college, to take a life-size fiberglass Chesterfield chair and transform it into their own oneof-a-kind masterpiece by incorporating language arts, mathematics, science and visual arts to embellish their chair. For members of the Fine Arts Club at St. Louis Community College at Wildwood, the project quickly became an opportunity to express their passion for their school and all it represents. The chair features primary colors dripping down one side – representing each of the five STLCC campuses. The color orange boldly wrapped around the chair specifically speaks to the Wildwood campus. A figure sits in the chair, sculpted by the students and inspired by artist Albert Giacometti. But perhaps the most intriguing part of the project is the figure’s head. “First we were trying to figure out how we wanted to do the head of our figure and after throwing around ideas of it holding its head or having a TV on its shoulders, we

came up with the photo frame idea,” said Fine Arts Club secretary, Emily Lawson, who will soon be transferring to Lindenwood University to study graphic design and fine arts. “All of the pictures that are flashing on the screen are pictures I got from the school; of the school and from all of the art teachers here,” said Lawson. “So, it’s all student artwork on the screen.” One can say the STLCC at Wildwood Chesterfield chair is more than just a chair. It tells a story. “It’s very interactive. You just don’t look at it and walk away. You get kind of involved in the space,” said Sherry Story, president of the Fine Arts Club and a fine arts major. While the STLCC at Wildwood chair does not have a buyer yet, the students think the chair could be a great advertising tool for any local business. “Wherever the chair turns up, that business or organization can put flash drives in it (to change the slideshow) or add their own stuff into it,” Lawson said. For the summer, the chair will be on display at the St. Louis County Library – Sachs Branch. For Mark Weber, STLCC at Wildwood’s chair of visual and performing arts, the crowning moment was watching the students go far beyond his expectations. “That’s the cool part of it,” Weber said. The “Take a Seat in Chesterfield” public art project is presented by PNC Arts Alive, with See TAKE A SEAT, next page

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM TAKE A SEAT, from previous page major funding from the city of Chesterfield. A free public unveiling of the art collection will take place on Saturday, June 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the new Chesterfield Amphitheater. After the unveiling, the chairs will be on display from June 11 through August 24 at business locations throughout the area, including Chesterfield Arts and Chesterfield City Hall. Eventually the chairs will go home to the schools who created them, or to individuals or businesses who have purchased them.

After June 2, the public can download a locator map and trivia form about each of the chairs with the goal of visiting each location and seeing each design. An audio tour that features the voices of the student artists will also be available and, as an added bonus, participants in this game of “musical chairs” can enter a drawing to receive great prizes throughout the summer. “Our goal is to create excitement and ways for people to connect through the arts – Chesterfield Arts! We hope that this project and all future projects will continue to be the pride of our community. We believe ‘the more we can do, the more we can give

back,’” said Chesterfield Arts executive director, Stacey Morse. “This project is a great example of giving back by celebrating our creative community.” Participating schools and chair sponsors include: Ascension Catholic School, Babler Elementary/PNC Bank, Ballwin Elementary/UMB Bank, Barat Academy/Chesterfield Jewelers, Chesterfield Elementary/ Paragon Restoration Company, Chesterfield Montessori, CBC High/Sam’s ClubChesterfield, Eureka Elementary/UMB Bank, Green Trails Elementary/Logan College of Chiropractic, Highcroft Ridge Elementary/PNC Bank, Lasalle Springs

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dren) still lives in Kansas City. Until I get them moved here, my weekends off are my only chance to spend time with my family.” He said Aero has “gone above and beyond” in trying to make sure that he has time at home. “There has to be a lot of rearranging in their schedule,” Anderson said. “And I am so appreciative of all their efforts on my behalf.” “We appreciate what he does for us, as well as his country,” said Bob Thomas, owner of Aero Charter. Surprisingly, Anderson does not fly for the Air Force Reserve. Instead he maintains air crew flight equipment. “I wanted to go to college (University of Central Missouri) to study aviation,” Anderson said. So he did not enlist in the Air Force. But he couldn’t shake the desire to serve. In his freshman year, he joined the Air Force Reserve. That was 1991. He got out in 1999, but after 9/11 he began thinking about going back. “In 2004 I re-enlisted to finish out my 20 years,” Anderson said. Since re-enlisting he has been actively involved in Operation Enduring Freedom. “Every time I come back from a deployment, it’s a culture shock,” Anderson said. “And I’m not one of the guys on the ‘pointy end of the spear’ (the guys who see action). It’s important for us to remember that those guys need support from the community – while deployed and when they come home.”

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Matthew St. John, son of James and Barbara St. John of Wildwood, received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps during a ceremony in Columbia, Mo., on May 13. St. John was the only candidate from the Eureka/ Wildwood area to receive a full college scholarship from the Marine Corps during his graduating year. He chose to attend the University of Missouri and participate in its ROTC Program. St. John has received orders to report to Quantico, Va., Matthew St. John with his mother, Barbara, during for TBS (basic) training in Officer Candidate School at Quantica, Va., in 2011 August.

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Bu llet i n Boa rd Perfect score Ryan Coon, of Wildwood, a recent student of Chaminade College Preparatory, recently received a perfect ACT score of 36 points. Coon currently attends The Taft School in Watertown, Conn., and is an honor student. He also is a hockey goalie and has played the past two seasons on the varsity team, which plays in the New England Prep School Hockey League. In addition, he plays on the varsity baseball team as a pitcher and outfielder and is hoping to play college hockey at a top academic school. According to ACT, fewer than one-tenth of 1 Ryan Coon percent of all test takers earns the top score.

Outstanding citizenship Three Parkway students are among 15 students in Missouri to receive the 2012 Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship award. The award has been presented annually since 1990. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education conducts the program with assistance and financial support from the Missouri Bar. Honorees are recognized during a luncheon in Jefferson City. Each student receives a plaque and a $50 savings bond. The 2012 recipients include: • Anthony Henderson, Parkway North • Si Qi (Rocky) Leng, Parkway South • Jonathan Rembold, Parkway Central Public high schools in the state are eligible to nominate one senior for the citizenship award. Students are selected on the basis of their academic achievement in civics and government courses, performance in civics and government-related extracurricular activities and exemplary community service. Students also must submit an essay.

2012 Missouri scholars Nine Parkway sophomores were named to the 2012 Missouri Scholars Academy. The academy is a three-week residential

program at the University of Missouri for 330 of Missouri’s gifted students who are ready to begin their junior year in high school. Schools from throughout Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for the statewide recognition. Parkway’s winners include: • Alicia Carr, North High • Katherine Estep, South High • Allan Khariton, North High • Hannah Kloppenburg, South High • Melinda Lai, Central High • James Lister, West High • David McKnight, West High • Elaine Reichert, Central High • Kyle Toser-Aldaz, North High Catherine Johnson and Alex Shine, both sophomores from The Fulton School at St. Albans, were also selected to attend the 2012 academy. Johnson, daughter of Robert and Caroline, of Creve Coeur, plays in The Fulton School band and is an avid reader and artist. She is considering a career as a wildlife biologist or naturalist. Shine, son of Denis and Patty, of Ellisville, maintains the stream tank at Fulton. He is a distinguished golfer and guitarist, and is considering a career in engineering. A special selection committee appointed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education screens and eval-

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treatments. “Rockwood Valley is a caring schoolcommunity and we’re proud of our students and the contributions they have made throughout the year to help others,” Principal Dr. Andrew Loiterstein said.

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Rossman sixth graders recently returned from the ultimate field trip after visiting Shiloh Battlefield in Tennessee, Helen Keller’s birthplace in Alabama and Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. During a whirlwind two days at Space Camp, students learned about the history of space travel, participated in a mock space shuttle mission, trained to be astronauts and competed in a Quiz Bowl. The year-end trip lasted four days but created a lifetime of memories for the soon-to-be graduates.

Two Parkway and four Rockwood high schools were named some of the country’s best high schools by U.S. News & World Report. Parkway’s Central and West high schools both received Silver Medals in the list, and West High also was ranked among the top 10 schools in Missouri. All four Parkway high schools exceeded the minimum requirements for the college readiness index. All Rockwood high schools scored above the state average in English II. Marquette scored above the state average in Algebra I while Eureka, Lafayette and Rockwood Summit scored near the state average. Marquette received a silver medal and was ranked fifth in the state. U.S. News & World Report partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based American Institutes for Research, which implemented U.S. News & World Report’s rankings methodology. To determine the national rankings, schools were first analyzed at the state level in terms of how well students in each school performed on state assessments, taking into account the test scores of disadvantaged students who tend to score lower on tests. High schools that made it through the analysis were then eligible to be ranked nationally in terms of college readiness. U.S. News & World Report determines the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work by analyzing student success in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs, both of which include college-level courses.

Pillowcases for patients Eighth-grade Family and Consumer Sciences students at Rockwood Valley Middle helped brighten up hospital rooms in the St. Louis area by making pillowcases for children undergoing cancer treatments. Organized through ConKerr Cancer, the project, “A Case for Smiles,” provides pillowcases to children at hospitals throughout the U.S. and other areas of the world. Teacher Michelle Peifer and student teacher Alyssa Miller felt the project would be a wonderful way for students to apply the skills they learned in class to help the community. “The pillowcase was an easier project for students to make as they had already learned how to make a zippered gym bag,” Peifer said. “Students were excited to select their fabric and create a pillowcase for such a worthy cause. They took great pride in their projects.”  Students made nearly 50 pillowcases to support ConKerr Cancer. In conjunction with the project, the school raised $750 during its Hats on Day to benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer, a local organization that provides support to children and their families while they are undergoing cancer

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by CMS’ ongoing capital campaign. The school on May 1 conducted a ground breaking ceremony for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building. Students were able to participate in digging up the first area of the foundation to be built. The Chesterfield Montessori School students and community will benefit greatly from this new 4,200-square-foot gymnasium and multipurpose facility, which will include a half-court basketball floor and performing arts stage. The facility will provide the necessary space for many pursuits, from large projects, physical education, performing arts, recreational and extracurricular activities to parent socials and events. ICS Construction Services, Ltd. estimates that the new gymnasium will be completed by late fall.

Commitment to Kids Four Rockwood students were recognized for their achievements by the Special School District of St. Louis County at the annual Commitment to Kids event. The students include:  • Linda Graves, Marquette High – Special Education Foundation Scholarship  • Joseph Porcelli, Woerther Elementary – Rosemary Zander Award • Lucas Prilenski, Marquette High – Dianne Arbeiter Scholarship  • Burke Smith, Lafayette High – Rosemary Zander Award

Youth Prevention award Rockwood students Jessika Buehler and Angela Robinson were recognized at the 2012 MYAA Speak Hard Youth Event. MYAA, the Missouri Youth Adult Alliance, awarded a total of 18 Missouri students, including Robinson and Buehler, the Youth Prevention award.

The award honors youth who have done outstanding work in the field of substance abuse prevention; who have been involved and worked with integrity in their community and extracurricular activities. Buehler and Robinson are members of the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition youth group. They have worked with the Coalition to organize events for teens, such as the Rockwood Rocks! Band Night. They also provide mentoring to younger students at middle school events. Buehler, a sophomore at Eureka High, and Robinson, a junior at Lafayette High, have been involved with the Coalition’s efforts since the past summer. “Our Coalition is very proud of Jessika and Angela,” Renee Heney, Coalition director, said. “Their efforts to work with others and to set a positive example in substance abuse prevention makes them very deserving of this honor. Our Rockwood community is a better place because of them and other students like them.”

Distinction in Performance Parkway was one of a handful of area school districts recently honored for receiving the state’s Distinction in Performance for High Achievement for 11 consecutive years, since the award’s inception. Board member Bruce Major and Superintendent Dr. Keith Marty accepted the award at a banquet, hosted by Cooperating School Districts of St. Louis. Distinction in Performance is based on the 14 academic performance standards that are the basis of the state’s accreditation program for all school districts. The standards are based on scores from the state-mandated MAP tests, graduation rate, attendance, ACT scores and other indicators. Parkway achieved success in 14 out of 14 standards.

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By KATE UPTERGROVE In front of a luncheon crowd that included a Rotarian visiting from Japan, the Rotary Club of West St. Louis County award $5,000 in college scholarships to recent graduates of Parkway South, Marquette, Lafayette, Eureka and Valley Park high schools. The students were chosen based on essay entries that highlighted each person’s commitment to service. Reading from his award-winning essay, Kyle Gunby, of Parkway South, described service as “the hands and feet of philanthropy.” He said he has been lucky – at such a young age – to experience what it’s like to volunteer, not only domestically, but also internationally. As part of a mission service trip, Gunby, along with his family and other members of the congregation at Manchester United Methodist Church, spent a week in Nicaragua “digging septic trenches, building homes and reading simple stories to impoverished children.” As a result of this experience, Gunby said he learned that “service isn’t just college resume fluff. It’s an obligation … to help your fellow man.” Steven Amos, of Rockwood’s Marquette High, didn’t need to travel far from home to learn the about the reward of service. All he had to do was watch his mom, Theresa. Amos said his mother volunteers tirelessly at school and in the community – wherever she is needed. He said when he asks her “why,” she always responds with the same statement: “Because it’s the right thing to do.” Amos, who will be attending Missouri University of Science and Technology in the fall, said he looks forward to getting involved with the university’s Engineers Without Borders program. But service, he

said, does not have to involve such grand gestures. “It’s just stopping to help others because its the right thing to do.” Tiffany Tubbs, of Valley Park High, agreed with Amos. In her speech she spoke of “simple acts of kindness” and her goal of making her community a better place. As a member of the National Honor Society, Tubbs was in charge of “doing the blood drive every year.” She also said she volunteers each summer with her church’s Vacation Bible School. “Service is made up of the small moments of everyday life,” she said Taylor Schulz, of Eureka High, said writing an essay on service was easy. “I’ve been so blessed during my life that it’s only right that I pay it forward,” she said. Taylor volunteers at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park, is a Girl Scout, helps children with disabilities play soccer and volunteers at the Eureka Community Center to help out with events. “One act of kindness without any hope of gratification is the purest form of service,” said Kelsey Clayman, reading aloud from her essay on service. An ambassador for Komen for the Cure, Clayman instituted the “Stick It To Cancer” annual field hockey event at Lafayette High to raise funds for breast cancer research. Planning for the second event is underway now, but Clayman is likely to miss it as she will be busy attending Harvard in the fall. A scholar-athlete, Clayman said going to Harvard fulfills her dream of combining her love of soccer with “a really great school.” “She’s amazing,” her mother said. “She had plenty of offers to play soccer, but she held out for Harvard. It’s her dream.” And if you’re going to dream, Clayman said, “dream big.”

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Parkway scrolls forward to BYOD By MARCIA GUCKES Not long ago teachers would take away any electronic device they found a student using in class. But starting next school year, Parkway teachers will be encouraging some students to BYOD or “Bring Your Own Device.” BYOD describes the recent trend of employees, or students, bringing personal mobile devices to their place of work, or school, and using those devices to access online resources such as email, file servers and databases. BYOD was one of many ideas in the technology plan for 2012-2015, which was presented to the Parkway Board of Education last month. The immediate plan for BYOD is to allow students at one high school and one middle school to bring their own devices as a pilot program that could lead to a districtwide BYOD system. Tom Swoboda, coordinator of instructional technology, told the Board that no decision has been made yet as to which schools would be involved in the pilot program. He also reassured the Board that students who did not own their own devices would not be left out. “Right now we have a pretty good ratio of computers to students,” Swoboda said. “We’re looking at reallocating some of those resources.” Swoboda said the BYOD program would make it easy for students to do independent research, and it would also make collaboration with other students more convenient if they store their work on the cloud. The cloud is essentially a mega-server on the Internet where information can be stored or accessed by any electronic device. “We’re no longer tethered to an operating system. You can be on an iPad, I can be

on a laptop and someone else can be on a Motorola Zoom, and we can all work on the same document,” Swoboda said. BYOD and cloud-based productivity are just two of more than 50 goals in Parkway’s technology plan. Other strategies that administrators plan to begin to investigate or implement in the next school year are: • keyboarding for elementary students • online grade cards and progress reports • increased instruction outside of the classroom including how-to videos, minicourses and additional explanations • digital citizenship, which includes online security, bullying and shopping Other technological strategies to be developed beginning in 2013 and beyond include: • online staff evaluation and employee applicant tracking • improved alert system to notify students and parents about academic progress (such as low test grades or missing assignments) and attendance • automated substitute teacher placement Steve VanMater, Parkway’s director of technology, said they were also seeking dependable sources of funding to make all of this happen. “In the past, computer and infrastructure purchases have been dependent on the passage of a bond issue,” VanMater said. “(However), it is becoming well-known that you don’t have a good instructional model, or support model for operations, if you don’t have good network services available.” According to VanMater, the district’s chief financial officer has worked out a way to put funds in the operating budget for technology purchases and maintenance rather than having to depend on future bond issue monies.

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Stepping down Kennedy athletic director, Rick Koetter, is retiring when the school year ends, closing a long career in administration. However, Koetter, 66, is not going away entirely. Koetter He will remain the boys varsity golf coach and junior varsity assistant girls softball coach. “I have been very happy with my time at Kennedy,” Koetter said. “It is really a good school with great kids.” Walterbach Koetter has been at Kennedy for 10 years. Before that, Koetter was at St. John the Baptist High for 34 years, where he was the boys varsity basketball coach (28 years)and the varsity baseball coach (20 years). He also coached girls volleyball and cross country. Some highlights of his career career included winning a district championship in basketball and baseball at St. John’s. “More important than that was just the experience of working with the student athletes,” Koetter sad. “Also, I enjoyed coaching my sons in basketball and baseball at St. John’s.” He has been the boys golf coach at Kennedy for the last five years. “I am proud of the improvements that we have made to the athletic program, a new bleacher in the gym and on the football field,” Koetter said. “We have a new fitness center, a batting cage, new basketball goals in the gym, and softball and baseball field renovation.” But he said now is the time for him to make the transition. “I am 66 years old and have been teaching for 44 years,” Koetter said. “It is just time.” Tennis coach Joe Walterbach, a Kennedy alum, will be the new athletic director. Walterbach is giving up coaching tennis. He has co-coached the boys and girls teams

with Erica Argue for the past seven years. The boys won the league title this spring. “Winning conference is bittersweet for me because this is my last year coaching tennis,” Walterbach said.

High school boys track The dry spell of winning the Surburban West Conference track meet is over. The Lafayette Lancers captured the league title. It was the first one for the Lancers since 1998. Lafayette piled up 155 points to win the meet. The other team scores were: Marquette (121), Eureka (117), Fox (64), Mehlville (61), Parkway South (58), Northwest (52), Lindbergh (44) and Oakville (23). Lafayette coach Matt Warren is in his first year as the head coach for the Lancers. “The season has been very special for us,” Warren said. “We have been on a tremendous roll due to the hard work and commitment by our athletes. “Winning the conference title was one of our team goals for the season. So achieving that meant a lot to our athletes. We also won the JV division, so it was a true team effort and victory.” Lafayette senior Chris Caldwell set a meet record in the 110 hurdles with a time of 14.12 seconds. The old record was held by Kirkwood’s Alvin Miller, who ran it in 14.18 in 1983. The Lancers’ Marshal Sleet tied in the pole vault with Eureka’s Nathan Wilcoxson at 12 feet. Lafayette’s Kenny Boyer captured the discus with a toss of 151-7. The 1,600 relay team of Caldwell, Khahyil Moore, Lucas Hake and anchor freshman Jabrille Lewis and the 800 relay team of Caldwell, Deonte Robinson, Chris Orange and Kevin Hampton both won first place.

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as he again tied for second, this time with a 212 (69-60-73). For the season, Cusumano owns a teambest 75.1 average in 27 rounds and has recorded five top-10 finishes. Now Cusumano will try to help his team in the postseason. Loyola will travel to Norman, Okla., as one of 14 teams selected to compete in the NCAA Regional hosted by the University of Oklahoma at the Jimmie Austin Golf Club – the Ramblers’ first-ever NCAA Regional appearance in program history.

U.S. Open qualifying Two local golfers advanced to the next round in 2012 U.S. Open Local Qualifying held recently at Fox Run Golf Club. Fox Run had a scorecard yardage of 7102 yards, par 71 for the qualifying tournament. Shooting 70 were Shawn Jasper, of Marthasville, a Francis Howell and Missouri graduate; and Jack Ehlers, of Ballwin. Francis Howell and Duke graduate Adam Long shot a 73 and is the second alternate.

Loyola Athlete of the Month Loyola of Chicago sophomore Alex Cusumano, a Westminster Christian Academy graduate, was selected as the Ramblers’ Male Athlete of the Month for April. Cusumano was a key figure in the Loyola men’s golf team’s first-ever Horizon League Championship title and NCAA Regional berth. A first-team All-Horizon League selection, the left-hander posted a 74.3 stroke average over 12 rounds in April. Cusumano shot under par four times. Cusumano recorded three top-three finishes in four meets in April. He was named Horizon League Co-Golfer of the Week one week. En route to Horizon League All-Tournament Team honors, Cusumano tied for second place overall with a 54-hole score of 224 (78-76-70) as the Ramblers overcame a 13-stroke deficit after 18 holes to win their first-ever league title. At the Detroit Titans Invitational, Cusumano’s play sparked Loyola to a first-place finish

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Triathlon Parkway South’s Sarah Haskins dream of going to the 2012 Olympic games in London is over. In the nail-biting race for the third and last USA women’s spot at the recent 2012 ITU World Triathlon San Diego, Laura Bennett chose the perfect time to record her first series podium. The battle for the third women’s spot was expected to come down to Bennett and Haskins. It turned out to be exactly that, as both were within yards of each other for almost the entire race. It was only in the final lap of the run that Bennett knew she had claimed her second consecutive Olympic Games spot.

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By WARREN MAYES Several Rockwood Swim Club members traveled to Florida to swim in the 2012 Open Water National Championships and acquitted themselves very well. The premier U.S. open water competition for 2012 was held at Miromar Lake, Fort Myers, Fla. Competing for Rockwood were Marquette’s Nick Davis, Rockwood Valley’s Jordan Stout, Lafayette’s Mae Riordan, Rockwood Summit’s Megan Popp and Visitation’s Tennyson Henry. “Open water is a totally wide open field for swimming and has offered these athletes a new area of success,” said Rockwood swim coach Mary Liston. “This is our second year to compete as a team. This course was much smoother than last year in the ocean at Fort Lauderdale.” There were four races for the swimmers to compete in – the Open Water National 10K, the 5K, the Crippen Mile and the GCST 5K. Davis finished 27th in 10K nationals and 12th in the 5K nationals. Stout raced in the 5K, placing 26th. Riordan competed in 5K placing 30th. Popp competed in 5K placing 40th. Henry competed in 5K placing 43rd. “This year was much more fun compared to last year being in the lake compared to the ocean,” Davis said. “The freshwater was a huge difference in comparison to the salt water and not having any waves made it go by a lot faster. The 5K, of course, was a lot more fun than the 10K, but I feel like doing the 10K will be very helpful at the end of the season.” Riordan shared Davis’ enthusiasm. “I was so excited to be able to return to open water nationals. Last year was an excellent experience and this year was even better. My team and I trained very hard for the 5K,” she said. Open Water is a new field of training and competition for the swimmers of the Rockwood Swim Club. Training to swim such a long distance at

pace allows for great early season endurance. Distance athletes always benefit from pace training, Liston said. Additionally, the sprint required at the end of the race to get your hand on the timing board benefits every race. “Nick Davis had a strong 10K and used that experience to finish strong in the 5K,” Liston said. “Jordan Stout finished strong for her first race in open water, and we expect both Jordan and Mae to be in contention for top 15 next year.” Another part of the trip involved competing in the Crippen Mile, a unique event created to remember and celebrate the life of Fran Crippen, a nationally recognized open water swimmer who tragically passed away on Oct. 23, 2010, in a World Cup Open Water 10K Race. “Watching them race the Crippen Mile was joyous for myself and Sean,” said Liston, referring to national prep group coach, Sean Harrison. “You could see their racing strategies grow during the race. We will continue to make Open Water competition a part of Rockwood’s success.” The qualifying times come out in the fall, giving each athlete multiple chances to qualify and giving the club ample time to plan the trip, Liston said. “These races are so different from the pool race where it is just up and down the black line. Here, there is learning that will carry you past competitors; that involves more than just speed,” Liston said. In the Crippen Mile event, Stout won the 13-14 age group and Porporis was fourth. In the 15-16 age group, Riordan came in second. Henry was third and Paskoff finished eighth, just ahead of Ram. In the 17-and-over girls group, Popp wound up fifth. In the 15-16 boys division, Davis was second and Poskin was fourth. Rockwood’s next competition is a local meet during the first week of June. “Then we have a select group going to Omaha (June 8-10) for the trials rehearsal meet,” Liston said.

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Pediatricians discourage TV for children age 2 and younger The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated its policy on media use for children younger than age 2. In preparing the report, the AAP set out to answer two questions: 1. Do video and televised programs have any educational value for children younger than age 2? 2. Is there any harm in children younger than 2 watching these programs? Following are the key findings: • Many video programs for infants and toddlers are marketed as “educational,” yet evidence does not support this. Quality programs are educational for children only if they understand the content and context of the video. Studies consistently find that children older than 2 typically have this understanding. • Unstructured playtime is more valuable for the developing brain than electronic media. Children learn to think creatively, problem solve, and develop reasoning and motor skills at early ages through unstructured, unplugged play. Free play also teaches them how to entertain themselves. • Young children learn best from – and need – interaction with humans, not screens. • Parents who watch TV or videos with their child may add to the child’s understanding, but children learn more from live presentations than from televised ones. • When parents are watching their own programs, this is “background media” for their children. It distracts the parent and decreases parent-child interaction. Its presence may also interfere with a young child’s learning from play and activities. • TV viewing around bedtime can cause poor sleep habits and irregular sleep schedules, which can adversely affect mood, behavior and learning. • Young children with heavy media use are at risk for delays in language devel-

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Librarians select award-winning books for preschoolers By SUE HORNOF Here is some food for thought for those who care for the very young: “If daily reading begins in infancy, by the time the child is 5 years old, he or she has been fed roughly 900 hours of brain food! Reduce that experience to just 30 minutes a week, and the child’s hungry mind loses 770 hours of nursery rhymes, fairy tales and stories. A kindergarten student who has not been read to could enter school with less than 60 hours of literacy nutrition. No teacher, no matter how talented, can make up for those lost hours of mental nourishment.” (Source: U.S. Department of Education, 1999) Most children love to have stories read to them from the time they are 2 or 3, and being read to at a young age will nourish a child with the skills he or she needs for future reading comprehension. Following are some books for preschoolers that the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has identified on its list of “2012 Notable Children’s Books” – “the best of the best” in books for kids. For the complete list, visit ala.org/alsc. • “A Ball for Daisy” – by Chris Raschka; illustrated by the author. Winner of the 2012 Caldecott Medal, the wordless book about a dog whose favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog explores in pictures the joy and sadness that a special toy can bring. • “Bring on the Birds” – by Susan Stockdale; illustrated by the author. Rhyming couplets make the colorful picture book fun to read, and a picture glossary reveals a little bit about a variety of birds. Honors include the Parents’ Choice Recommended Award, Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List and several others. • “Dot” – by Patricia Intriago; illustrated by the author. A graphic designer uses

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Faust Park is the place to be this summer as the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce presents their FREE concert series in Faust County Park on Tuesday Evenings. Every Tuesday night beginning June 5, Faust Park will come alive with concert goers, food, dancing, the sounds of the best toe-tapping live music around! This year’s concert series kicks off with local favorite Bob Kuban Band on June 5 and features a special birthday party celebration for the City of Chesterfield. Free birthday cake will be served and special prizes for children will be available. A fireworks display concludes this special celebration following the concert at 9 p.m. Don’t miss this first concert of the summer season! All concerts are FREE. The park opens at 5:15 p.m. Affordable concessions are available for purchase including: soda, beer, wine, water and food beginning at 6 p.m. so there is no need to pack your own picnic—enjoy the flavors of area restaurants and relax. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Should the concert need to be canceled due to inclement weather, it will be posted on the website chesterfieldmochamber.com by 4 p.m.

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Heather Dawn Band New in 2012! Inspired by Pat Benetar, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King , Sheryl Crow and Etta James, the Heather Dawn Band belts out tunes from the swingin’ 40’s, to the hits of today.

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The crossover appeal of country music

When Hunter Hayes was 13, he performed country legend Hank Williams’ “Hey Good Lookin’” on the now defunct “America’s Most Talented Kid” on NBC. Hayes, who is now 20 and one of the hottest young artists in country music, recently played The Pageant in University City, a venue that most would not associate with country. Then again, the music Hayes is putting out doesn’t sound at all like the country that was defined by the likes of Williams, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.

Raya said that even as country artists are marketing to a whole new “younger and younger” fan base, the “kids and teens are discovering this music on their own.” Stewart said his station follows “very closely research numbers, tracking numbers and, in particular, iTunes and local sales downloads in this market to see which country songs are being more exposed and downloaded.” “They (young people) are the ones on the cutting edge of a lot of these songs. So they’re saying, ‘We really like these songs. We want to download them and spend money on them,’” said Stewart. Appealing to a younger crowd Stewart said he sees a growing coun“The generation of country that we have try fan base among college students. He now is a younger sound – it’s a poppier cited a recent sold-out concert by country sound,” said Steve Stewart, program direc- artist Eric Church at Chaifetz Arena on the tor for country music station 93.7 The Bull. campus of Saint Louis University. “It’s more geared toward younger females, “There’s a huge group of college listenwhich is quite different from what country ers that are following a lot of the young used to be years ago when it was geared country artists right now – and they’re just more toward middle 30-something to really pushing the format pretty far,” said 60-something-year-old males.” Stewart. Even the name of the music has changed. “It’s not your grandpa’s country and west- Pop and country stars ern anymore,” said Stewart. “It’s country teaming up and it’s mass appeal.” Duets between pop and country music Stewart traces country’s crossover appeal artists also are fueling the crossover poputo a pop music audience to the fast rise in larity of country music. “Picture,” the popularity during the 1990s of country art- 2002 duet by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow, ists such as Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, was a huge pop-country crossover hit that Faith Hill and the Dixie Chicks – artists climbed to No. 4 on the pop charts and whose songs attracted a younger, more No. 21 on the country charts. Just last year, female audience. “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” a duet by pop star “At that time, country radio stations said, Kelly Clarkson and country music artist ‘We’ve been so male-dominant for years. Jason Aldean, hit No. 1 on the country What would happen if we started playing music charts and made it to No. 31 on the these female-targeted songs?’ And then it Billboard Hot 100. just exploded,” said Stewart. “Jason Aldean had one of the best-sellJesse Raya, who handles marketing ing albums of last year, and I think that’s and promotions for The Pageant, said the largely due in part to the pop crossover that crossover appeal of country goes back he had with Kelly Clarkson,” said Raya. even further. Stewart said that pop artists are starting “Back in the mid ‘70s, there was a huge to understand – and wanting to tap into – country and pop crossover. We saw people the loyalty of country music fans. like the Bee Gees meddle in country. You “When you’ve got the other stations that saw Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers hit play so many different types of music – like the top 10 on the Billboard charts – and Y98 or even Z107.7 – there’s less loyalty to we’re seeing that again. I think it’s becom- those individual artists, because they’re not ing more and more appealing to a younger playing as many songs from a Taylor Swift or other artists that are on the station,” said demo,” said Raya.

Stewart. “Once you get to the country side of it, there’s a bigger loyalty – and the pop world has started to discover that.” Stewart pointed to Clarkson releasing a country version of her song, “Mr. Know It All,” that now plays on country radio. “We see more of the pop and rock artists gravitating toward country because they know it has mass appeal,” Stewart said.

television, a lot of people are just looking for something to gravitate toward that’s positive – that has a good message and is more about just being real, being down to earth,” said Stewart. “You can go to a Carrie Underwood concert, a Taylor Swift concert, and you’ve got preteens, teens, parents, grandparents – it’s the whole spectrum.” Danny Montana, music director for 92.3 WIL, said that country music artists have A message – and a sound been successful connecting with a larger – that appeals to all ages audience by keeping the music and the Country music has long been known for message real. its family-friendly lyrics, making it a music “The artists we have today are real. Taylor that all generations can rally around. Swift, what you see is what you get. She “There’s so much bad news and ques- writes a song, it’s about her, it’s her life,” tionable music and questionable content said Montana.

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Montana also credits the diversity in style and sound of today’s country music for appealing to a growing country music audience. “I think that country music is at its best when there are so many different sounds,” said Montana. He listed off a string of crossover artists including Swift, Underwood and Aldean along with more traditional country stars such as Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney. Stewart said that while young country artists with a poppier sound are driving the crossover appeal of the genre, radio stations like WIL and The Bull still need to play music that resonates with listeners who want to hear the outlaw, or traditional, country music they grew up on. “The trick to it for our station is to make sure that we have the healthy balance of both,” said Stewart. “We know that the people who like the twang are going to be able to get enough of that from us and not be turned off when they hear Taylor Swift. And the people who like Taylor Swift are not going to be turned off when they hear something kind of twangy.” Raya said today’s hottest country stars – including Hayes, Church and Aldean – are creating “a whole different sound for country” that attracts a much larger fan base. “Whether it’s the outlaw country fan or the pop country fan, I think they met right in the middle. And I think that they’ve really created a bigger audience than what it used to be,” Raya said.

Roots deep in West County To die-hard country and western fans, the best place to hear the “real stuff” is Stovall’s Grove in Wildwood. Dating back to 1860, Stovall’s Grove Rockhorse Saloon and Dance Hall, located along Hwy. 100, six miles west of Hwy. 109, offers live performances Wednesday through Saturday night and features local artists such as the Missouri Fiddlers and Country Music Association, the Missouri

Valley Boys, the Grovers, and more. A glance at Stovall’s monthly calendar of special engagements (online at stovallsgrove.com) reveals that even this venerable country and western venue appreciates the crossover nature of country today with most of the scheduled artists performing a variety of traditional country and western songs as well as Top 40, rockabilly and even a little rock. Stovall’s Grove co-owner, Liz and Dennis Elze, explain Stovall’s long-lasting popularity this way: “We have a downhome charm where it’s still OK to pull on your boots and wear your Stetson – where you are welcomed for a night of traditional country music. It’s all about the music here, always has been, always will be.”

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The first West County Restaurant Week, held in May 2011, drew more than 6,000 diners to 11 area restaurants. This year, the event is expected to be even bigger.

• Bistro 1130, 1130 Town and Country Crossing Drive, Town & Country (3941130) • Candicci’s, 100 Holloway Road, Ballwin (220-8989) • Charlie Gitto’s From The Hill, 15525 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield (536-2199) • Filippo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, 120 Chesterfield Valley Drive, Chesterfield (536-6833) • Gianfabio’s, 127 Hilltown Village Center, Chesterfield (532-6686) • Kabuki Sushi & Fusion, 15015 Manchester Road, Ballwin (527-7999) • Kari’s Surf & Sirloin, 13090 Manchester Road, Des Peres (314-822-3637) • McCormick & Schmick’s, 17 West County Center, Des Peres (314-835-1300) • Mosaic, 11925 Manchester Road, Des Peres (314-394-2323) • Sapore Italian Café, 403 Lafayette Center, Manchester (256-3949) • Stoney River, 377 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield (536-1301) • Tahoe Joe’s Famous Steakhouse, 17258 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield (728-1811) • The Mediterranean Grill, 703 Long Road Crossing Drive, Chesterfield (5362101) Conn said he expected that additional restaurants would be added, so be sure to check westcountyrestaurantweek.net for an updated list. Menus of participating restaurants also can be viewed on the website.

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Getting real about drug abuse By KATE UPTERGROVE When adults talk about drug abuse in our schools the discussion can get emotional. Sometimes it’s authoritative or even scholarly. But when teens talk about drug abuse the conversation gets real. “I started smoking pot when I was in sixth grade,” admitted Benjamin, a Rockwood senior. He claims his story is not uncommon. At the time, he went to Central Middle in Parkway. “The middle school is right next to the high school,” he said. And pot is “so available.” Easy availability and younger use is not just a Parkway scenario. “Later I was transferred to Rockwood and the drug scene there was just as bad as it was at Parkway, maybe even worse,” Benjamin said. It’s a problem both schools are actively fighting.

“I had things going well on the outside, but that was just my cover,” Alex said. “Pretty much what led me to more aggressive drinking and drugs was a need to fit in.” And with drugs so available, both Benjamin and Alex said fitting in often means smoking pot, taking a drink or popping a pill. Benjamin said it’s harder than parents think not to give it a try. “In fifth grade you’re all gung-ho about DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), but …,” he let his sentence hang unfinished. “Stopping is easier than not trying.” Still, his advice to students is to avoid it if you can. He described two scenarios. “There are people who can try pot and alcohol and stop, and there are people who can’t get enough. I fall into the ‘not enough’ category,” he said. He described a downward spiral of drug abuse that wasn’t hard to hide. “I’d go to houses where the parents were cool with it and would let us smoke or drink,” he said. In that way he said he was able to hide his addiction from the police and from his parents. For a time, he said, he thought he did a pretty good job of hiding his addiction from everyone else. “It’s not very hard to tell yourself that you’re not an addict, especially when you’re so young and you’re only using one drug,” he said. But using just one drug didn’t last. “At parties, there are so many opportunities to get high,” he said. “You’d walk into a house and there’d be alcohol being served, pot, a bowl of pills on the table.” Pharm parties, as they are called, involve young people raiding the household medicine cabinet in search of painkillers, antidepressants, ADHD medicine and more. And they’re one reason that law enforcement agencies and school districts such as Rockwood and Parkway host prescription drug take-back days, such as the national event that took place on April 28. The Rockwood community, including Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Eureka, Fenton and Wildwood collected 2,543 pounds of excess medicine on that one day with the help of St. Louis County Police. While Benjamin blamed kids for raiding medicine cabinets, he blamed parents for giving kids “too much” and making everything “too easy.” “I feel like parents are frivolous with what they give their kids,” he said. “They give their kid $60 to go to the movies. You don’t need $60 to go to the movies, but with $60 you can get pretty high.”

How it all began Recently, the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition sponsored “Breaking Thru Barriers: The Power of Parents.” The discussion, moderated by Dion Garrett, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Ellisville, was well attended by parents and even a few students. Its topic was surprising. In recent months, heroin use has captured headlines and become the hot topic at drug abuse forums. But at Breaking Thru Barriers, less time was spent talking about heroin and more time was devoted to two older nemeses – marijuana and alcohol. Early in the discussion, Shelly Farinella, a counselor in the Parkway School District, made a bold declaration. “I feel in my heart that what is destroying our families is marijuana,” she said. It was an impassioned statement – one that Benjamin’s stepfather, Jim, can agree with. “Typically an addict will split the house – pitting one parent against the other,” Jim explained. “We know a lot about this because we lived it.” He said no one would ever have expected his stepson to start using, especially so young, but he’s learned that middle school is an entry point, especially for boys. “It’s that really awkward age,” he said, “and something was missing. You’d never guess it. He’s a good-looking kid, a straight-A student, courteous, outgoing. But something drew him in.” When Benjamin heard that description he laughed. “On paper my life looked great,” he said. But something was missing. Alex, a panelist who spoke at Breaking Thru Barriers, told a similar story. He was Hitting bottom a high school athlete – a hockey player, As he spiraled downward, Benjamin golfer – and a good student. thought he was holding it together and put-

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“Those that fire together, wire together,” she said, referring to Hebbian theory that explains the adaptation of neurons in the brain during the learning process. “When alcohol or drugs are introduced to a developing brain, the brain begins to associate natural, feel-good reactions with those artificial stimulants. The brain learns to need the stimulants.” Mike, a parent panelist whose son began his drug and alcohol addiction at age 13, said he could see the effect of drug abuse on his son’s developing brain. “THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the active chemical in marijuana) interferes with the receptors in the brain and you can see it in your child,” he said. “When you begin using at 13, developmentally you’re stuck at 13.” Armbruster explained the last brain functions to develop are those associated with decision making and problem solving, so being “stuck at 13” is a real consequence of drug use. THC is fat-soluble, which means it has the ability to attach to developing brain cells. But the problem isn’t just that kids are using younger. “The potency of marijuana is getting stronger,” said Mark Whitson of the St. Louis County Bureau of Drug Enforcement. He sited hydroponic marijuana, grown as “medical marijuana,” as one reason why. “Hydroponic marijuana can have a THC concentration of 20 percent or more,” Whitson said. By contrast, Mexican marijuana (which is cheaper) has a concentration of 4 to 6 percent. When marijuana first rose to popularity among American youth it was this lower potency variety, Whitson said. He added that marijuana is the most abused drug in the U.S. and that it is a gateway drug. “We’re concerned about heroin because of the rise of overdose deaths,” Whitson said. “Two years ago there were 60 deaths; last year it was 91. But kids don’t start with heroin; they start with alcohol and pot.” From personal experience, Benjamin would agree.

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Wrigley is a 6-month-old Nigerian dwarf billy goat that the men bought on Craigslist. He has been with the group since the start of their journey on Feb. 25. Wrigley walks about five of the 25 miles that the group typically travels each day – and the men push him in a cart the rest of the way. Kyle Townsend, 28, said, “He’ll get into stuff if you leave it around, but he’s pretty easy to maintain. He just eats the grass along the road.” But when Wrigley met 7-year-old cancer patient Peyton Summerlot in the lawn outside of Mercy Children’s Hospital, he saw an opportunity to snack on something else. “He likes my Cheetos,” said Peyton, who was all smiles while playing with Wrigley. Peyton’s 4-year-old brother, Rhett, said playing with Wrigley was “good.” When asked who he thought would win that evening’s Cards/Cubs game – which the men were planning on attending – Rhett let out an enthusiastic, “Cardinals!” (They didn’t.) After the children played with Wrigley, the five men went inside to check out the Cardinals Kids Cancer Center. When asked about the irony of a group of Cubs fans visiting a facility named after the Cardinals, Gregory summed up how everyone in the room was feeling. “Cancer’s bigger than baseball,” he said. After the trip wraps up on May 28, Townsend said the goat will stay with his mom in his hometown of Marcellus, Mich. The men plan to meet up again in the fall to bring Wrigley to his namesake. “We’ll meet back in October when the Cubs make the playoffs – and we’ll go pick up Wrigley and bring him right to Wrigley Field,” said Aldrich. To follow the group on the rest of their journey or to make a donation to cancer research, visit crackthecurse.lockerdome.com.

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Anne Lord, of Clayton, was at the levee watching her children, Justin, 11, and Mary Clare, 13, tandem biking. Both of Lord’s children have varying degrees of visual impairment. Lord said that while her son is able to ride a three wheeler, her daughter “doesn’t have the vision and the stability to be able to ride on her own, so this gives us the opportunity for her to get out and do bike riding. It’s so much fun.” Hugh Share, of Wildwood, is an avid cycler who volunteers as a sighted pilot with Tandem Adventurers. “Everybody thinks anybody can ride a bike but, for them, it’s a real challenge – and this shows them that they can overcome it,” said Share. “The other thing it does is it teaches them about teamwork, because we really ride as a team and we take care of each other on the road. It’s just a blast.” Share called cycling “a very liberating experience” for the youth. “Then there’s the fitness factor, which is good for everyone,” he added. Pat Quinn, vice president of sales and service at United HealthCare, said the UHC pro cycling team had considered biking with the tandem teams in Forest Park, but decided “for safety reasons that Chesterfield provided a better venue.” “It’s perfectly flat, nice and wide open,” Quinn said of the levee trail. “We have skill sets that range from beginner to, obviously, experienced professionals that we had out there,” Quinn said. “So people could ride at their own pace and ride their own distances – it’s just a great way to get out and enjoy the outdoors.”

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“A TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS” FRIDAY • JUNE 1 4:30 p.m. -12 a.m. • Ballwin Days shuttle buses 5 p.m. • Ballwin Days 2012 opens at Vlasis Park • Rides and Midway open • Pretty Baby voting begins 5:30 p.m. • Tennis Tournament resumes – presented by The Racket Man 6 p.m. • Opening Ceremonies - Posting of colors - Metro West Fire District Honor Guard-Main Stage area - Tribute to Veterans

Royal Gate Dodge Art Garden Stroll through the Royal Gate Dodge Art Garden along the lake promenade, where you can shop for local art and handmade craft items while listening to music or enjoying a glass of wine. A place for children to create

their own crafts free of charge courtesy of the St. Louis County Library and Lowe’s is available as well. Art Garden hours are from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday.

Lots to enjoy at Kids Korner Get your picture taken with a Clydesdale, meet Nitro Joe and create your own slime. Be a part of the “Reptile Experience,” or sing along with Babaloo. See a real Indy-type formula car, and drive a realistic simulator, sponsored by Firestone. It’s all happening at the Ballwin Days Kids Korner. Check out the fun from noon-5 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday!

7-9 p.m. • Entertainment throughout the park: Harvey the Juggler 7-11 p.m. • Main Stage entertainment – presented by West Newsmagazine: Well Hungarians 7-9 p.m. • ReMax balloon – Location TBD 15 minutes after dusk • Fireworks - presented by West County Nissan 11 p.m. • Ride ticket & beer sales end 11:30 p.m. • Ballwin Days 2012 closes for the day

SATURDAY • JUNE 2 10 a.m.-12 a.m. • Ballwin Days shuttle buses 10:30 a.m. • Ballwin Days 2012 opens at Vlasis Park • Pretty Baby voting resumes • Tennis Tournament resumes – presented by The Racket Man 11 a.m .– 8 p.m. • Ballwin Days Art Garden 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. • Sand Sculpture by Dave Diederich, Joe Gregor, and Steve Harting 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Entertainment - Banjos and Brass– Beer Garden 6 p.m. • Veterans Recognition Ceremonies • Posting of colors – Military Honor Guard- Main Stage 7-9 p.m. • Entertainment throughout the park: Stilt Walker 7–11 p.m. • Main Stage entertainment – presented by West Newsmagazine: Night Moves (Bob Seger tribute band)

15 minutes after dusk • Fireworks - presented by West County Nissan 11 p.m. • Ride ticket & beer sales end 11:30 p.m. • Ballwin Days 2012 closes for the day

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SUNDAY • JUNE 3 7:30 a.m. • 31st annual Ballwin Days 5K and 1-Mile Run at Vlasis Park – presented by ELCO Chevrolet Cadillac, and First Community Credit Union 8 a.m. • Tennis Tournament resumes – presented by The Racket Man 10 a.m. Race registration starts, and closes for each race 15 minutes before each race - 10 a.m. A Race: Fast and Furious - 11:15 a.m. B Race: Seasoned Vets - Noon C Race: True Beginners 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • Ballwin Days shuttle buses 11 a.m. • Ballwin Days 2012 opens at Vlasis Park • Pretty Baby voting resumes 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Ballwin Days Art Garden

Noon-5 p.m. • Sand Sculpture by Dave Diederich, Joe Gregor, and Steve Harting 1-6:30 p.m. Beer Garden Entertainment • 1-2:15 p.m. Loran Cavano & the High Road Kicking Thing • 2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Melissa Neels Band • 4:45-6:30 p.m. Jeremiah Johnson and the Sliders 2:30 p.m. • Pretty Baby voting ends 6 p.m. • Pretty Baby Awards at the Beer Garden • Sand Sculpture Destruction 6:30 p.m. • Ride ticket & beer sales end 7 p.m. • Ballwin Days 2012 closes – See you next year!

KIDS KORNER SCHEDULE The Kids Art Garden runs all day: Kids are invited to create original works of art and handicrafts, courtesy of Ballwin Lowe’s and the St. Louis County Library. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Noon-3 p.m. Get your picture taken with Clydesdales, Madison and Cadillac Noon-2 p.m. Stray Rescue “Companion Dog” Adoption Noon-4 p.m. Sammy J Balloon Creations 1-5 p.m. St. Louis Admirals Model Boat Club Display and Regatta on the lake 1-3 p.m. The Reptile Experience 3-4 p.m. Tekno Bubbles Van 4-5 p.m. “Nitro Joe” mad science fun

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Noon-3 p.m. Get your picture taken with Clydesdales, Madison and Cadillac Noon-2 p.m. Stray Rescue Adoption 1-3 p.m. Muny Street Crew 1-5 p.m. Sammy J Balloon Creations 2:30-3 p.m. Musical fun with Babaloo 3-4 p.m. Tekno Bubbles Van 4:15-4:45 p.m. Babaloo returns for an encore!

Rides to thrill young and old Miller Spectacular Rides will return to provide Ballwin Days guests with an exciting array of rides and thrill opportunities for all ages – including the impressive Giant Gondola! For a look at some of the great rides that Miller Spectacular has to offer, check out the Miller Spectacular Shows Inc. Facebook page. Ticket prices will remain the same as in 2011: $1 per ticket, and guests will need

three or more tickets per ride, depending on the ride. As in the past, discounted tickets will be available in blocks of 22 tickets for $20 at the festival, or, advance tickets are available in blocks of 30 tickets for $25 and may be purchased during normal working hours through Friday, June 1 at the Ballwin Government Center, 14811 Manchester Road in Vlasis Park.

Free shuttle service for Ballwin Days guests As in previous years, no parking will be permitted in Vlasis Park during the Ballwin Days festival, except for vehicles with handicapped tags. Free shuttle service to and from the park is available from the following locations: • Target at Holloway and Manchester • Olde Towne Plaza, 14890 Manchester Road Shuttles will run continuously beginning 30 minutes prior to the opening of the festival and continuing until 30 minutes after

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Pretty Baby enters 32nd year Ballwin Days 2012 marks the 32nd consecutive year of the festival’s Pretty Baby contest. Over the years, the event has raised more than $65,000 for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, and more than 1,900 babies have been nominated for Pretty Baby honors.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM addressing the hazards of texting while behind the wheel. Generation tXt student leaders developed and conducted the research, and faculty from the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine served as advisers. In addition to exploring how phone position affects driving safety, the study aimed to address whether young drivers who are proficient at texting can drive and text safely. Thirty students ages 15-19 participated in the study. Nearly 60 percent had been driving for less than a year. Using simulators, the teens drove under three conditions: without a cellphone, texting with the phone hidden so they had to look down to see texts, and texting with the phone in a position of their choice. The simulators recorded unintentional lane shifts, speeding, crashes/near crashes and other driving infractions. The result showed the teens consistently drove worse when texting, regardless of whether the phone was hidden. The young drivers drifted out of lanes more often while texting (mean of 13 times with the phone in a position of their choice, 17 times with the phone hidden, and less than three times when not using cellphone). While texting, the drivers had more near crashes with other cars and pedestrians without being aware of these mistakes (four for both cellphone positions vs. two without a cellphone). The total number of driving infractions while texting was higher, too: 18 with the phone in a position of their choice, 22 with phone hidden, and five with no cellphone. “These data demonstrate that there is no ‘safe’ or ‘better’ position that makes texting less dangerous,” said Glade Inhofe, the high school student who is the lead author. Mark D. Fox, MD, who advised the teens and is associate dean for Community Health and Research Development at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, concurred. “Any texting while driving has an adverse impact on driving performance among teenage drivers under simulated conditions,” he said. Students hope to use their research findings to change public policy. Health events and education “MaxT3: The Fitness Solution,” a workshop, will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 at 26753 Main Street in Wildwood. Drs. Nick Barnes and Jerod Posey will lead the event, which teaches a 12-minute workout to burn fat for 48 hours. Call 273-4800 or visit maximizedliving.com for more information. ••• Briarcrest Estates Independent Senior Living Community will host the 2012 National Senior Health & Fitness Day with the theme “Get Moving…Start Improving!” from noon-4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30 at 14525 Clayton Road in Ballwin. More than 20 vendors will provide informa-

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The Rev. Greg Eidell has joined Good Lutheran Church of Manchester as associate pastor, succeeding the Rev. Tom Schoenherr, who retired at the end of 2010. Eidell ••• Thomas M. Vesely, M.D., an interventional radiologist with St. Luke’s Vascular Access Center in Chesterfield, has been named president of the Vascular Access Society of the Vesely Americas. He will serve

a two-year term as president of the organization, which is devoted to the advancement of the field of dialysis access. ••• Sam Bhayani, M.D., associate professor of urologic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and an active member of the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital medical staff, has been named chief medical officer/vice president of medical affairs at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

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search engine optimization and branding. Todd Schowalter is president of the company, which maintains its site at starcatweb.com. ••• Two West County-headquartered companies made Fortune magazine’s annual list of America’s largest corporations: Chesterfield-based Reinsurance Group of America was ranked No. 289, up from No. 290 last year; and Des Peres-based Charter Communications was ranked No. 351, down from No. 333 last year. ••• Bright Idea Toys recently celebrated its grand opening at 1050 Schnucks Woods Mill Plaza in Town & Country. ••• Salon Ltd. recently celebrated its grand re-opening at 15323 Manchester Road in Ballwin. The independent hair salon has operated in the West County area for 25 years and had been closed while undergoing restoration due to extensive water damage. ••• After 21 years as owner of American Nationwide Mortgage, Patrick Flynn, branch manager, has announced the opening of Sierra Pacific Mortgage, 1001 Craig Road in Creve Coeur.

AWARDS & HONORS Jeff Minnis, president of Jeff Computers and StudyX in Manchester, recently was presented with the Outstanding Alumni Award from Webster University. Minnis received the award in recognition of being

named by the St. Louis District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2012 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. ••• Lipper Analytical Services, a leading provider of mutual fund information, analytical tools and commentary, has ranked two funds in the Commerce Family of Funds funds No. 1 for one-year performance periods. The Commerce National Tax-Free Intermediate Bond Fund (CFNLX) took the top spot out of 172 funds in the Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category for the one-year period ending March 31, 2012, and the Commerce Kansas Tax-Free Intermediate Bond Fund (KTXIX) was named No. 1 out of 111 funds in the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category for the same one-year period. In addition, the Commerce Missouri TaxFree Intermediate Bond Fund (CFMOX) was ranked seventh out of 111 in the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category also for one-year period ending March 31, 2012.

EDUCATION & NETWORKING The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours, an event featuring networking, food and drinks, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 at Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa, 998 Woods Mill Road in Ballwin. Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by May 22.

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Public Hearing City of Ballwin, Missouri • June 6, 2012 The City of Ballwin will hold a public hearing beginning at 2:00 P.M. on June 6, 2012, at the Ballwin Government Center, 14811 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011, to discuss the allocation of approximately $40,400.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds which will become available after January 1, 2013. Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on June 13, 2012 at the Ballwin Government Center, 14811 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011. To further its commitment to fair and equitable treatment of all citizens, the City of Ballwin has enacted and enforces the following: A Fair Housing Ordinance prohibiting unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, sex, color, religion, disability, familial status or national origin; A Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, it’s federally assisted programs or activities; A Policy of Equal Opportunity to Participate in Municipal Programs and Services regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin or political affiliation; A requirement for bidding on CDBG activities is that they must promote employment opportunities created by HUD funding and that these opportunities be afforded low-income community residents and businesses. If you would like information regarding the above policies, or if you believe you have been unlawfully discriminated against, contact the following municipal official who has been designated to coordinate compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements referenced above. Robert A. Kuntz, City Administrator 14811 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011 For more information, call (636) 227-8580 (VOICE), (636) 527-5200 (TDD) or 1-800-735-2466 (RELAY MISSOURI) If you are a person requiring an accommodation in order to participate in this public hearing, please call one of the above listed telephone numbers 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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5K and .5-mile kids’ fun run is at 8 a.m. (5K race begins) on Sunday, June 3 at Marquette High School. The fun run and Frisbee toss for kids age 12 and younger begins at 9 a.m. The events honor Paige Hicks, a former Marquette runner who was killed while biking across the country to raise money for affordable housing. Race proceeds benefit the Paige V. Hicks Memorial Fund and a scholarship to support a Marquette cross country or track athlete. Register at bigriverrunning.com or frisbeefunfive.com. ••• The 27th annual Cassidy Turley/RMH Golf Tournament is on Monday, June 4 at Meadowbrook Country Club, with a dinner auction at the same location on Sunday, June 3. Tournament winners receive a first-place trophy, and a chip-off contest offers $3,000 in prize money. Registration includes lunch, refreshments on the course, a cocktail hour and buffet. The event raises money to provide a home-away-fromhome for families of seriously ill children. Register at rmhcstl.com/golf. ••• Sing for Siteman 2012: For One Night

Only! is from 7:30-9 p.m. on Monday, June 4 at Whitaker Hall on the Danforth Campus at Washington University. Nine nationally celebrated artists presenting music and an informal wine and dessert reception are featured. Tickets are $100 for preferred seating and $50 for general seating. Proceeds benefit the Director’s Discovery Fund at Siteman Cancer Center. Call (314) 961-0644 or visit opera-stl.org/ singforsiteman for tickets. ••• The Humane Society of Missouri hosts Spring Wagon Days from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, 480 Joseph Road in Union. Highlights of the free event include wagon rides, tours of the 165-acre ranch and the opportunity to meet adoptable animals, including the Barn Buddy Animal Ambassadors. Visit longmeadowrescueranch.org. ••• Big Truck Day is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 10 at Kemp Auto Museum. Guests at the free event enjoy face painting, live music and trucks. View vehicles from MoDOT, fire trucks, tractors, monster trucks and more. Non-perishable food items will be collected for Operation Food Search, and the first 100 kids get a free snow cone. For more information, visit kempautomusuem.org.

••• The YMCA Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood Charity Golf Tournament begins with a shotgun start at noon on Wednesday, June 13 at Tapawingo National Golf Club. The event helps 200-250 kids each year who request financial assistance to attend Camp Lakewood. Silent and live auctions follow dinner; registration includes unlimited lunch and drinks on the course, a buffet dinner and entry in the putting contest. Contact Renee Godinez at (314) 241-9622 or visit ymcaoftheozarks. org to register. ••• Families are invited to participate in a 6-mile Fun Ride with Ronald McDonald on Saturday, June 16 at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. Proceeds from the event, sponsored by Mercy Children’s Hospital, help Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children. After cyclists cross the finish line, they can participate in activities including a bounce house, fitness village and kids’ area. The cost is $10 per rider. For details or to register, visit rmhcstl.com/ride, call (314) 773-1100 or email ride@rmhcstl.com. ••• The 18th annual Saint Louis Crisis

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FAMILY AND KIDS The St. Louis Renaissance Faire is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through June 10, as well as Memorial Day, at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Food, crafts, children’s activities, dancing gypsies, dueling rogues, noble royalty, artisan demonstrations, live music and other entertainment are featured. A new Pirate World is an additional feature this year. Tickets are $14.95 for adults, $7.95 for ages 6-13 and free for children 5 and younger. Call 928-4141 or visit renstl.org. ••• BioBlitz is from 7 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 26 at Creve Coeur Lake Park, 2348 Creve Coeur Mill Road. The event gives families the opportunity to learn about everything from butterflies to birds and crickets to katydids. Expeditions leave every 30 minutes. Visit academyofsciencestl.org for more information. ••• West Newsmagazine presents the second annual West County Talent Bash featuring more than 50 variety acts in various age groups at 11 a.m. (first talent act is at 2 p.m.) on Saturday, May 26 at Central Park Amphitheater in Chesterfield. The event is produced by St. Louis Bash Productions and includes the new Schlafly World Pork Steak Championship, West County on Tap craft beer festival and a “Tribute to the Troops” fireworks show courtesy of Three French Hens. Visit stlbashproductions.com or newsmagazinenetwork.com. ••• The city of Ellisville hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at the Lafayette War Memorial in Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road. Visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• The Ballwin Historical Commission hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at the Peace Memorial in Vlasis Park. The Ballwin VFW Post 6274 Honor Guard participates in the ceremony, which honors those from the area who have given their lives in battle to preserve our freedom. Following the ceremony, light refreshments are served and members of the Ballwin Historical Commission offer tours of the historic log home in Vlasis Park. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the Ballwin Police Station, 300 Park Drive. Admission is free. Visit ballwin.mo.us.

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••• The city of Ellisville presents Tim Cunningham in concert from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 on the amphitheatre stage at Bluebird Park. Admission is free. Visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce presents the Bob Kuban Band from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 at Faust Park, 15185 Olive Blvd. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m.; free cake and treats for kids are featured. Fireworks celebrate the anniversary of the city of Chesterfield. Admission is free. Visit chesterfieldmochamber.com. ••• The Mosenthien Mischief variety show is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10 at the Emerson Auditorium at St. Luke’s Hospital. The performing troupe originated with community members at St. Luke’s in 1994, and the cast, ranging in age from 60-92, is performing its seventh production. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for ages 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. Call Sally Duncan at (314) 469-5908 for details.

SPECIAL INTEREST The West County Swing Dance Club meets from 8-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road. The not-for-profit social group hosts more than 350 dancers each week and offers basic to advanced swing dance lessons before the dance (at 7 p.m.). Visit wcsdc.com. ••• DivorceCare meets from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays through July 11 (excluding July 4) in the Ministry Center at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellisville. Individuals interact with others who are experiencing separation and divorce; informative seminars also are featured. The cost is $15 per person, and childcare is available with preregistration. Contact Annmarie Utech at 779-2331. ••• Tim Busse, Town Architect of New Town at St. Charles, presents as part of the Green Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 at Longview Farm Park, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. The talk centers on new urbanism, an urban design movement that promotes walkable neighborhoods containing a range of housing and job types, with the goal of reducing traffic congestion, increasing affordable housing and containing urban sprawl. Email dirkavlmaas@gmail.com.

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McArthur’s Bakery brings neighborhood tradition – plus a deli – to Chesterfield By Suzanne Corbett as made-to-order French Toast or the Breakfast When McArthur’s Bakery opened its doors in Ches- Power Wrap, which is stuffed with egg, cheese terfield, it brought more than fresh bakery items and deli and choice of meat and veggies. “We make all our sandwiches on site along specialties – it brought the tradition of the neighborhood with our salads and soups,” McArthur said. bakery. To further ensure the freshest of fare, all Enhancing the neighborhood bakery experience was the thought behind McArthur’s Bakery owner Randy McAr- bakery goods are baked fresh daily and delivthur’s decision to expand the operation to include a deli. ered twice a day. While McArthur’s deli is a substantial part Besides McArthur’s’ signature bakery items, the operation features homemade soups, salads and sandwiches built on of its business, the bakery, which was established by McArthur’s’ father in 1956, remains the bakery’s famous, fresh-baked breads and rolls. “The deli addition allows people to come in more often the foundation. Bakery selections today offer a and to experience us beyond the bakery,” said McArthur. mix that ranges from St. Louis classics – like “Customers can have a sandwich, soup or salad and then the Gooey Butter Cake – to trendy, decorated cake pops and gourmet cupcakes. have a bakery item like a brownie for dessert.” “We were doing cupcakes way ahead of the Sandwiches and wraps such as the Turkey Club, Veggie Delight and the BLT are the core of McArthur’s deli menu, cupcake trend,” said McArthur, a second-genwhich also includes hot deluxe sandwiches, like the Meat- eration baker. “My dad started filling cupcakes Randy McArthur, second-generation baker and owner of McArthur’s Bakery. ball Sub, Chicken Parmesan and Philly Steak. And for in the 1960s. All our regular cupcakes are filled those wanting to substitute their morning Danish for some- with butter cream.” Over the years, the bakery has added recipes while also nature item. thing else, there is the option of a hot breakfast item, such bringing back old favorites from decades past, such as the “Most others call them coffee cakes, but here we have Peanut Cake and the Swedish Crumb Cake. the German influence – we call them ‘stollens,’” said “Swedish crumb cakes are an old German item that came McArthur. McArthur’s Bakery from the old Miller’s Bakery in South St. Louis,” McArFrom the stollen to the breads used in the sandwiches, 13700 Olive Blvd. • Chesterfield thur explained. “It’s made with gooey butter, streusel and McArthur’s’ artisan bakers use time-honored techniques (314) 894-0900 puffy pastry that’s all chopped up on top of coffeecake and traditional ingredients. It is that attention to detail, plus 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday dough that’s baked and topped with caramel and white the use of real, full-flavored ingredients like real butter, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday icing. It can also be special ordered with custard filling.” and the understanding of the craft that allow McArthur’s www.McArthurs.com Since first opening in 1956, the stollen has been a sig- to offer customers a superior bakery/deli experience.

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DIRT CHEAP POWER WASH Single Story Ranch Homes Power Washed @ The Dirt Cheap Price of $95.00

314.378.9064 dirtcheap2012@yahoo.com Deck Cleaning & Staining Is One Of Our Specialties Deck & Fence Powerwashing and Sealing • Home Powerwashing Gutter Guards • Gutter Cleaning Painting• Wallpaper Removal Tree/Shrub Pruning Insured • Senior Discounts

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Since Call Barbara today! 1992

JT Dunn Heating & Cooling 24/7 - Small Prices - Big Service. Discounts available online at www.jtdunnhvac.com. Call 314809-3019 now for Expert Advice Over the Phone!

All Around Construction LLC - All interior and exterior remodeling and repairs. Historic restoration, molding duplication. Finished basements, kitchens, baths and decks. Liability, workmens comp, and EPA certified in lead removal. 18 years exp. Call 314-393-1102 or 636-237-3246.

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Destin Florida Area. Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo or home, Gated Gulf Front community. Includes beach front cabana, 3 pools, tennis courts & more. Call for Special Spring/Summer rates and availability. To view pictures, please go to www.vrbo.com /127089 or /148365. For Additional info, Call 314-9228344.

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Top Notch Waterproofing & Foundation Repair LLC. Cracks, sub-pump systems, structural & concrete repairs. Exterior drainage correction. Serving Missouri for 15 yrs. Free estimate 636-2816982. Finally, a contractor who is honest and leaves the job site clean. Lifetime Warranties.

local part-time driver - Light deliveries for West County area - 3 days per week. Car provided. Retirees welcome. Non-smoker, have a good driving record and be drug free. Call Jean after 1pm. 636-227-0186.

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ing West County since 1980. Springs, cables, electric openers. Door replacement. Evening & weekend service available. Call 636-388-9774.

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The FAN Guy - Trained & experienced tradesman for light electrical services: ceiling fans, installation/repairs, new outlets/ switches, attic fans/outdoor lighting. Fair, dependable & honest. Call Paul 636-734-8402.

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Gutter CleaninG & repair - roof debris removal/treatment, small and large tree removal. Powerwash houses, decks, poolhouse, driveways. Dog Poop Scoop, too. FREE Estimates. $20 Spring Discount - Hurry, offer ends July 1. 314-629-4252.

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Since 1966, Ballwin Glass Co. has served W. Co. for all glass needs from home to business and all types automotive glass & repairs. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE (636) 227-1424 or go to www. ballwinglass.com

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HANDyMAN PLuS - home repairs + senior living aids installed by craftsman. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, grab bars, handrails, door widening, furniture platforms, ramps, etc. 314-956-7437 or www.stlhandymanplus.com. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE.

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Guest Service Associate - PT - 25 hrs./week, $9/hr. Sales experience a plus but will train. Mostly nites/weekends (open 7 days/week). Need to be friendly with professional appearance in a fast-paced environment. Must have reliable transportation. Go to www.waxcenter.com/careers or email resume to center0148@ waxcenter.com.

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Patrick Interior Finish: Specializing in interior home remodeling, drywall, trim, taping & painting. Over 25 years experience. NO pAY TIL JOB COMpLETE! Honest Day's Work for Honest Day's pay. References available. Call pat 314-415-0377.

Valley Landscape Co. Spring cleanup, mulching, mowing, tree and shrub trimming and removal, complete lawn care. (636) 458-8234.

Lawn Cutting $25. Landscaping cleanup! Weeding, mulching, tree/bush trimming/removal, leaf removal. Aerating $50, Dethatching $95 (raking/bagging extra). Free Estimates. 636-4323451.

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Caulk Specialties: Expert application of the RIGHT products in the proper places in your home. SAVE YOUR TIME and MONEY! John Hancock - 22 years experience. 636-795-2627. J&S Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 + Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings • Deck Repairs Commercial Door Repairs All Jobs Big or Small. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Call James at 314-420-3562

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SHEARN LANDSCAPING Reliable Lawn Mowing, Treatment and Maintenance. Special Discounts for Chesterfield residents for weekly seasonal contracts. Commercial & Residential. Call Chesterfield resident, Dennis at 314-591-2787.

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MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC. Spring Clean-Up, Grass Cutting $25 & up. Mulching, Aeration, Trimming, Edging, Weeding, Leaf/Tree Removal, Sod Installation, planting, Retaining Walls, paver patio, Stone & Brick work, Drainage work! FREE ESTIMATES. 636-699-5189.

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Painting Karen's Painting Looking for a job done right the first time? On time? Neat & organized? Someone who respects your home like her own? Interior & exterior painting. Free estimates. Discounts on empty properties. Call KAREN 636-352-0129.

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KEVIN'S PAINT SERVICE - Expert & professional. New & old house interior/ exterior painting, drywall & acoustical ceiling repair. 25 years painting experience. Low rates/ Free Estimates. Call Kevin at 636-322-9784.

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12120 Old Big Bend Rd. - Kirkwood $787,000 Wow! Stunning historic home! One of a kind modern restoration with first class features everywhere! Must see!

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Darling split level with huge fenced yard and covered rear deck! Finished lower level, bright family room, great subdivision!

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274 Glandore Dr. - Ballwin - $235,000 Fabulous ranch with outstanding updates and open floor plan! Granite counters, stainless appl., gorgeous landscaping and much more!

501 Waterside Ct. - Cottleville - $325,000 16114 Port of Natucket Dr. - Wildwood $229,000 Meticulously maintained ranch in Rockwood Pristine 2-story in great subdivision! 5 schools! Open floor plan, across from subdi- Bedrooms! Over 3,000 sqft. Finished LL, bonus loft, level front and backyard. vision pool and tennis courts!

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1555 Pond Road - Glencoe Wow! Wildwood Equestrian property at its best! 3bd, 3ba custom updated Ranch on 3 +/- ac w/3 stall horse barn, tack rm & wash rack w/hot & cold water. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960

1327 Countryside Manor Pl. - Chesterfield Beautiful 4bd, 3’1/2ba,3,847 sqft, 2sty open flr plan, lg lvl yard in Countryside at Chesterfield Subdivision Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Barb Lawless 314-662-2554

1610 Shepard Rd. - Wildwood Horse lover's paradise! Updated all brick ranch style home 3bd,2a 5+/-ac. in Rockwood School District. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Kathleen Loehr 314-330-7378

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1514 Pacland Pl. - Chesterfiled 1.5 Story, 5 bed, 4’1/2 bath, stay-cation home! On 5 +/- ac, resort style pool, lake right off Kehrs Mill Rd. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Tom Shaw Jr. 314-283-5064

16702 Wills Trace - Wildwood Exquisite one of a kind custom home. 7 bed, 6 ba. Private wooded oasis with inground pool featuring a cascading waterfall. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Michelle Scarato 636-236-5397

19324 Deer Pointe Estates Dr. - Wildwood WOW! Look at these views! This 1.5 Story 5bd, 3.5 bath 3 car garage sits on top of a hill looking over 10 +/- acres. Cathy Shaw Connely 636-346-4960

17924 Pond Bridge Rd. - Wildwood Amazing Equestrian 1.5Sty 4bd , 2.5ba, 3C Gar, 6.7 +/- acres w/4 stall horse brn. Permanent horse riding easement to all trails in Babler State Park. Cathy Shaw Connely 636-346-4960

4325 Fox Creek Rd. - Wildwood Amazing 5bd, 7ba on 21 +/- ac. Horse paradise, access to Rockwood & Greensfelder Park. Breath taking views. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

19300 Deer Pointe Estates Dr - Wildwood Gated Community offering common boarding stable with indoor arena and pasture! This stunning 1.5 story home offers 4 beds, 6 baths and 3 car garage. Cathy Shaw Connely 636-346-4960

17915 Pond Bridge Rd. - Chesterfield Beautiful 5 bed, 4 bath Equestrian Property located in Rockwood School District. Minutes away from Babler State Park, shopping, and conveniences. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960

18823 Cliffview Ln - Chesterfield Wow custom 4bed, 3’1/2bath Atrium Ranch on 7 +/- acres in Wildwood right off Wild Horse Creek Rd. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960

18211 Old Wild Horse Creek Road One of a kind Equestrian Estate, Executive style home with 6 stall barn & infinity pool in Chesterfield. Owner will divide. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Tom Shaw, Jr. (314) 283-5064

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12930 Thornhill Town & Country $1,595,000

14410 Rue De Gascony Ballwin $549,900

21 Brook Mill Lane Town & Country $425,000

702 Muir View Dr Ballwin $249,900

1155 Hollyberry Dr Ballwin $237,500

1895 Lunenburg St. Peters $184,900

1880 Ridgeview Circle Dr Ballwin $175,000

74 Walnut Way St. Charles $162,000

7737 New Hampshire Affton $137,000