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The ‘Education’ Mantra One of the sad and dangerous signs of our times is how many people are enthralled by words, without bothering to look at the realities behind those words.

One of those words that many people seldom look behind is “education.” But education can cover anything from courses on nuclear physics to courses on baton twirling.

Unfortunately, an increasing proportion of American education, whether in the schools or in the colleges and universities, is closer to the baton twirling end of the spectrum than toward the nuclear physics end. Even reputable colleges are increasingly teaching things that students should have learned in high school.

We don’t have a backlog of serious students trying to take serious courses. If you look at the fields in which American students specialize in colleges and universities, those fields are heavily weighted toward the soft end of the spectrum.

When it comes to postgraduate study in tough fields like math and science, you often find foreign students at American universities receiving more of such degrees than do Americans.

A recent headline in the Chronicle of Higher Education said: “Master’s in English: Will Mow Lawns.” It featured a man with that degree who has gone into the landscaping business because there is no great demand for people with master’s degrees in English.

Too many of the people coming out of even our most prestigious academic institutions graduate with neither the skills to be economically productive nor the intellectual development to make them discerning citizens and voters.

Students can graduate from some of the most prestigious institutions in the country, without ever learning anything about science, mathematics, economics or anything else that would make them either a productive contributor to the economy or an informed voter who can see through political rhetoric.

On the contrary, people with such “education” are often more susceptible to demagoguery than the population at large.

Nor is this a situation peculiar to America.

In countries around the world, people with degrees in soft subjects have been sources of political unrest, instability and even mass violence.

Nor is this a new phenomenon. A scholarly history of 19th century Prague referred to “the well-educated but underemployed” Czech young men who promoted ethnic

polarization there – a polarization that not only continued, but escalated, in the 20th century to produce bitter tragedies for both Czechs and Germans.

In other central European countries, between the two World Wars a rising class of newly educated young people bitterly resented having to compete with better qualified Jews in the universities and with Jews already established in business and the professions. Anti-Semitic policies and violence were the result.

It was much the same story in Asia, where successful minorities like the Chinese in Malaysia were resented by newly educated Malays without either the educational or business skills to compete with them. These Malaysians demanded – and got – heavily discriminatory laws and policies against the Chinese.

Similar situations developed at various times in Nigeria, Romania, Sri Lanka, Hungary and India, among other places.

Many Third World countries have turned out so many people with diplomas, but without meaningful skills, that “the educated unemployed” became a cliche among people who study such countries. This has not only become a personal problem for those individuals who have been educated, or half-educated, without acquiring any ability to fulfill their rising expectations; it has become a major economic and political problem for these countries.

Such people have proven to be ideal targets for demagogues promoting polarization and strife. We in the United States are still in the early stages of that process. But you need only visit campuses where whole departments feature soft courses preaching a sense of victim-hood and resentment, and see the consequences in racial and ethnic polarization on campus.

There are too many other soft courses that allow students to spend years in college without becoming educated in any real sense.

We don’t need more government “investment” to produce more of such “education.”

Lofty words like “investment” should not blind us to the ugly reality of political porkbarrel spending. © 2011 Creators.com

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To the Editor: To the Editor: OK, Ballwin – let’s not start off being Many thanks for publishing Adam Paul’s another Manchester. Didn’t we learn a “‘Redvelopment hoax” and John Doolittle’s lesson reading all about lawsuits and finger “Defending the president” (West Newsmagpointing … come on! azine, May 11). John’s facts are irrefutable Let’s start off with, haven’t we all been until someone proves him wrong. in a bad way and paid our taxes late? The I wonder whether Marilyn Ware’s “guy bottom line is they are paid! Give me a who works for the IRS” in “Out of conbreak! trol spending” (May 11) might be a career Let’s get on to bigger problems, and it employee who raised a family in a “very isn’t pseudoephedrine. How about heroin? expensive” home in Baltimore (check It seems like the whole St. Louis County comps within the Beltway) and is looking area is experiencing this drug more and for a place to retire. more. Listen to your kids. Ask questions.

In “Finally!” (May 11), Carl Schroeder You might be educated on meth and how complains that he’s said the same thing it’s made, but you better wake up to this “time and time again.” I hope he’ll find a growing problem and its addiction. new tune to play.

Tim Lanham David Wilmot Ballwin Town & Country

‘Liberal hypocrisy’ To the Editor: This is in response to a letter written by John Doolittle from Grover (West Newsmagazine, May 11) stating how a woman was criticizing President Obama on everything he did. Apparently, Doolittle, you must have been asleep during the years of George W. Bush, because that is all you liberal Democrats did was criticize President George W. Bush on everything he did.

As for saying the Republicans have been trying to bring Obama down, funny you should mention that. That is all the Democrats wanted to do was bring Bush down because they believed he stole the election in 2000, which was complete fallacy.

As for the partisan voting, you tell me what bill voted on by Congress during this administration has been bipartisan – not one.

And the debt crisis – yes, Obama did inherit a debt. But lest we forget, as you pointedly stated, President Obama has caused the debt to grow three times worse with his out of control spending.

Seems now you have selective memory on all of this. In terms of Libya, yes, President Obama has been very indecisive not knowing what our objectives are. At least George Bush knew what to do in Iraq.

So don’t cry to us about how Obama has been criticized all the time by some people when you Democrats were just as bad when Bush was in office. Typical liberal hypocrisy.

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To the Editor: Interesting article in the May 11 West Newsmagazine – “Getting to know Ann Wagner.”

Really now, do we need another clone of Todd Akin? She lost all credibility early in the article when she said, “Todd Akin has served the people of this district ably.”

Wagner also lamented the fact that Obama’s energy policy was headed in the wrong direction because gasoline prices have gone up by more than $2 since he took office. Yet, I don’t remember any comments from her when gas was nearly $4 under George W. Bush.

Wagner also characterized Obama’s foreign policy as incoherent. Really? After eight years of Bush and a mindless war in Iraq, she thinks Obama’s policy is incoherent? Ask Bin Laden how incoherent it is.

When Wagner returned from being ambassador to Luxembourg, she said she had perhaps the feeling she was leaving one socialist continent for another? What?

No Marxist Kenyan comments, Ann? And, it was this feeling that led her to the decision to jump right back into politics. Seems to me she just likes living off taxpayer money – something Akin has done ably most of his career, first with the military, then with politics.

Lastly, Wagner describes herself as a “common-sense conservative.” That statement itself is enough to end all further intelligent discussion. I’d rather have no representation than another Todd Akin.

Larry Covington Ballwin

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downrange from Cape Canaveral.

I remember that day 50 years ago. I was a fourth grader at Red Cedar Elementary School. Classes were suspended and all the students were brought into the gym.

The teachers had televisions set up so all of us could watch that momentous event.

I remember the teachers being as excited about the launch as the students.

For those of us who were young, this was the most exciting moment of our lives. For the adults, that day was the day America caught up with the Russian space program.

Ninety-nine months later, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin wound be standing on the moon.

The Mercury Program (Step 1 to the moon), of which Shepard’s flight was the first, put six Americans into space. Two and a half months after Shepard, Gus Grissom rode his spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, into a second suborbital flight. John Glenn in Friendship 7 was the first American to orbit Earth (three times) on Feb. 20, 1962.

Scott Carpenter also orbited three times in Aurora 7 on May 24, 1962. The last American astronaut to solo into space was Gordo Cooper. He orbited Earth 22 times in Faith 7 for more than a day.

I saw every one of those launches on TV. Mercury was followed by (Step 2 to the moon) the Gemini Program. Apollo was Step 3. Actually, I have seen every American manned space launch, with the exception of a few Space Shuttle missions.

Every American alive on July 20, 1969 remembers where they were when Apollo 11 touched down on the moon in the Sea of Tranquility. Some, like newsman Walter Cronkite, cried with joy.

Students of that period were inspired by the idea of space travel. By the thousands they went to college to study engineering and other sciences. Boomers were focused on the moon, Mars, and beyond. The TV program “Star Trek” aired Sept. 6, 1966.

On May 16, 2011, I witnessed the last flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour. I wonder how many children took the time to watch.

I wonder how many teachers pointed out the importance. In mid-July 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis is to make the last scheduled American manned space flight, 42 What about Mars? years after the first moon landing.

Boomers, the children of the 1950s and To the Editor: Alan Shepard became the first American 1960s, express angst about the ending lifted by rocket into outer space on May of the manned space program. They ask 5, 1961. His spaceship, Freedom 7, built where the promise of a Mars landing in by the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation their lifetime has gone. We ask what has of St. Louis, was launched at 9:34 a.m. happened to the spirit of exploration that EST. It was a 15-minute suborbital flight once defined this country. that carried Shepard to an altitude of 116 Lee A. Presser miles and to a splashdown point 302 miles Manchester

To the Editor: What breaths of fresh air. Four of the five Republicans at the South Carolina debate expressed their views on matters of importance to America and all came off as intelligent, passionate and articulate.

Let me be perfectly clear: any and all of these guys, on their very worst day, forgot more than Barack Obama will ever hope to know about economics, national security and most of all, traditional American principles.

Herman Cain, Tim Pawlenty and Rick Santorum are all competent, experienced men. Ron Paul is a good honest guy, but his Libertarian positions typically mean he has no moral courage on matters of natural law. Libertarians like to talk freedom and economics, but moral issues pass them by.

Compared to Obama, of course, Ron Paul is Abraham Lincoln. Gary Johnson is proabortion and wants marijuana to be legalized, so he could get many votes – from Democrats, just not from Republicans nationwide.

Cain, a black guy, was most impressive.

It is sad that an intelligent, accomplished guy like Cain does not get the press from the Democratic media like that of absolute morons like Maxine Waters, Sheila Jackson Lee, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, John Coneyrs, James Clyburn and the list could continue for miles. These race-baiters must be an embarrassment to a successful private businessman like Herman Cain.

None of these Republicans may say idiotic, dimwitted stuff like, “Yes, we can,” when we are clearly proving that “No, we can’t.” And thank God about that. Mr. Obama is failing at everything the incompetent clown touches. Such utter ineptitude is unparalleled in scope in American history.

Anyway, it was wonderful to see patriotic, traditional men who actually love American voice their vision for correcting the folly that has governed America since January of 2009.

Rob Schultz Creve Coeur

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Somewhere down the road At least one governmental agency in Missouri is attempting to reign in its spending and live within its means.

Officials for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently announced a proposal to make cuts in its budget.

The plan calls for eliminating some staff as well as selling off facilities and equipment. The funds from those changes will be rerouted to actual construction and maintenance of the current transportation system. While MoDOT is not technically cutting any funds out of its fixed budget, it is streamlining its funding so that it is directed to the most pertinent aspects of the system.

Most Missourians these days are living within a set budget, eliminating some wants to take care of needs and priorities first. So it makes sense for government entities to examine their budgets so that services are delivered in a smarter, more efficient manner.

MoDOT officials are cutting down on duplicate layers of management and duplication of services. While nobody wants anyone to lose their jobs, so far, nobody has, although it is an unfortunate possibility in the future.

In addition, many of the facilities that are set to be closed and sold off have been around since the 1920s and ‘30s, when most travel was done on gravel roads and by mule and wagon. The facilities were placed in close proximity due to the mules’ limited daily travel distance.

Kevin Keith, who became director of MoDOT in November after serving as chief engineer, deserves kudos for putting forth this common sense plan to deal with the financial crisis that former MoDOT Director Pete Rahn predicted a couple of years ago.

While nobody wants to be the first to say that MoDOT might need more funding in the form of a tax or fee, money for the future must come from somewhere. Federal and state funding is uncertain beyond what already is in place. So alterna-

tives need to be examined.

To that end, the Missouri Transportation Alliance is conducting public hearings around the state to gather information on what could provide the best revenue sources. There are numerous options but no proposals to present to lawmakers or voters yet.

• There have been proposals in the Missouri Legislature to increase the comparatively low state gas tax or add toll roads, as other states have done to fund transportation initiatives. Neither idea has received much support.

• In recent years, local entities have formed Transportation Development Districts (TDDs) to help fund improvements to intersections and roadways. These are done in conjunction with commercial developments in which business owners help fund the improvements.

• There also have been cooperative efforts between the state, counties and municipalities to accelerate the progress of certain projects. The Hwy. 141 expansion from Ladue Road to the Page Ave. extension is one such example of mutual funding that finally got the project rolling.

• There also is the possibility of publicprivate partnerships to help pay for major improvements and projects.

However, each one of these options comes at a price and somewhere down the road, citizens will be asked to pay for it. Whether funding comes from federal, state, county or municipal sources, it still is taxpayer money. And if private businesses assist with the funding, they are likely to pass their costs on to the consumer.

Ultimately, taxpayers and consumers will pay to fund any new projects, and the overall transportation system, regardless of how the revenue is generated initially.

We just want to make sure it is spent in a common sense, efficient manner.

“We believe the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, so that secure and recognized borders are established for both states.”

- President Obama contradicting standing U.S. policy toward Israel.

Field day for ‘Stan the Man’ Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School in West County at its field day on May 13 honored St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial. More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff and parents greeted Musial and his family during the field day closing ceremonies. The school community celebrated the Musial’s Presidential Medal of Freedom, which he was awarded in February.

The students wore special shirts sporting the number 6 in honor of Musial’s jersey number, retired in 1963 by the Cardinals. Musial is a longstanding member of the Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School community.

Pictured are Head of School Sister Lucie Nordmann with Musial and his wife, Lillian.

Tackling the bucket list It was on Debbie Bommarito Rowland’s bucket list to see “The Oprah Show.” Twelve shows before the show’s finale, she finally got her wish.

“It was just the most life-changing experience going to see Oprah, because you see how much she does for others, and it’s totally the end of an era,” Rowland said. “It was life changing but also sad. You can tell Oprah is a little sad but happy to move on.”

Rowland’s brother had purchased four tickets to an Oprah taping at a CBC High fundraiser auction and offered them to his family.

“My mother has been watching “Oprah” since it has been on,” Rowland said. “She’s 77, and now she’s not going to know what to do at 4 p.m. This meant the world to her.”

Pictured in front of Oprah’s studio in Chicago (from left) are Melinda Bommarito, Patsy Bommarito, Carmen Snow and Debbie Bommarito Rowland, holding a copy of West Newsmagazine.

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Klein said. “Once they install the energyefficiency measures, their utility bills go Low-interest loans for down, and that’s the whole idea. energy-smart homes “We’re looking to loan out $10 million Ballwin city officials have agreed to dollars over the next three years.”

At presstime, St. Louis County plans to enter into a cooperation agreement with St. Louis County for a program that offers launch the program by May 24 and have a homeowners low-interest loans for energy- program website, stlouiscountysaves.com, efficient home improvements. The new, up and running.

Klein said the site would give residents $10 million program, St. Louis County SAVES, offers the loans to homeowners access to qualified contractors and allow them to apply for and get pre-approval for who meet its guidelines.

By entering into the agreement, Ballwin the loans. has agreed to help promote the program on its website and other publications, such as CHESTERFIELD its newsletter.

Ballwin Mayor Tim Pogue said the Street and sidewalk spending agreement involves no cost to the city.

The Chesterfield City Council has “This is strictly a county program that approved expenditures for a sidewalk and we’re basically helping them market,” road paving.

Pogue said. “In exchange, they’re allowThe sidewalk will run along Wild Horse ing our residents to participate in the pro- Creek Road between Wild Horse Elemengram.” tary School and Chesterfield Children’s St. Louis County Director of Energy Center, a daycare center near Baxter Road.

Sustainability Anne Klein said St. Louis The council approved $20,000 for the sideCounty SAVES is geared toward those who walk. want to make energy-efficiency improveThe paving will go down on the loop ments but do not have the up-front capital road at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic to do so.

Complex and other roads throughout the “This gives them a very low interest rate city. The total cost of the paving contract on a loan that can be paid back with the is $785,000. money they realize from energy savings,”

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The master plan was last updated in 1999, and according to the resolution, conditions and needs have changed through time, necessitating an update.

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John Beirne, a member of the city’s Stormwater Committee, reported to the council that it was looking for some funding and needed a consultant to design stormwater systems. Creve Coeur Public Works Director Jim Heines said he met with officials from MSD and was told the agency was low on funds for stormwater projects in Creve Coeur and throughout St. Louis County.

Des Peres Department of Public Safety officers recently were called to investigate several reports of property damage.

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On May 15, officers responded to the 500 block of Ballas Trails Drive, where a victim reported that sometime during the overnight or early morning hours someone had broken out a rear window of a vehicle. No items were reported missing, and a person of interest was interviewed in connection with the crime. At presstime, investigation into the incident continues.

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Mayoral proclamation Michele Rutledge, vice president of Wings of Hope, is shown here accepting from Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger a proclamation declaring May 16 “Wings of Hope Day.” Wings of Hope, a volunteer organization based in Chesterfield at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, has been nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. Wings of Hope is a non-sectarian organization that flies into 45 countries to provide health care and transportation for the poor of a region.

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The city of Eureka recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest park, Berry Park. Located at 401 Forby Road, the park includes two pavilions, a large playground area, a recreational loop trail and a connection to Eureka High School. Berry Park also includes several “green” features, such as solar lighting and a porous asphalt pavement.

MANCHESTER Cleaning up for Special Olympics The Manchester Police Department once again is partnering with Tucker’s Place West, 14282 Manchester Road, in the “Clean Up for Special Olympics” program.

Manchester police officers from 5-10 p.m. on Thurs., June 2 will be volunteering their time to bus tables, collect donations and sell Torch Run shirts and hats at Tuckers Place to raise money for Special Olympics.

In the past four years through the program, the Manchester Police Department and Tucker’s Place West have helped raise around $25,000 for Missouri Special Olympics.

The public is encouraged to visit Tucker’s Place during the event and help them support the Special Olympics in Missouri.

WILDWOOD Confusion on the council The city of Wildwood on May 9 after an 8-6 vote appointed and swore in Don R. Kozlowski as its new city councilmember for Ward 1.

Kozlowski was to serve out the term of David Hamrick, who had previously announced that he had accepted a job outside out of the state, and serve on city council until April 2012.

“What we found out after the fact was that a council appointment requires a majority of members of the council, which would require nine, but we had eight in favor,”

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At presstime, Woerther could not say how the matter would be resolved.

Better security Wildwood City Council at its May 9 meeting approved a bill to amend the city’s 2011 budget in order to provide funding for various security improvements to Wildwood City Hall.

The council budgeted $13,000 from its Capital Improvement Sales Tax fund to be able to make such improvements.

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Sparks fly as Ballwin alderman is sworn in

By BETSY ZATKULAK The swearing in on May 9 of Ballwin Alderman Jimmy Terbrock (Ward 1) took a contentious turn when Alderman Ron Markland (Ward 2) objected and came close to being removed from the building.

“You are out of order and you do not have the floor,” Ballwin Mayor Tim Pogue told Markland, using the gavel more than once.

“If you continue to interrupt, you will be asked to leave.”

Markland was not escorted from the meeting, but the subject of candidates running for municipal office without having paid their property taxes on time – and who is responsible for determining if a candidate is eligible to run – resurfaced at the end of the meeting.

Without naming names, Markland at the April 25 board of aldermen meeting said he was concerned that two fellow aldermen had been certified to run for office when they were in arrears on their taxes. He said the city told him it was up to the St. Louis County Board of Elections to certify candidates, but Board of Elections officials told him they were not the “election police” and did not certify candidates.

At the May 9 meeting, Board of Alderman President Frank Fleming (Ward 3) said the end result of the board’s previous meeting was to have the city attorney send a letter to the Board of Elections’ lawyer and ask for recommendations as to how, in the future, the city should address the issue

of certifying candidates.

“Your issue did get attention last meeting during the aldermanic comments,” Fleming said to Markland, “and no one had an inclination to make a motion, nor did you, on specifically what you are asking to have done.

“Mayor Pogue did take the time to ask the attorney general if they had any response yet, and he was going to let that response be heard if there was one, and there wasn’t.

So barring information to the contrary, I don’t see what else we could have really done.”

Ballwin City Attorney Robert Jones said he had called Darold Crotzer, board counsel for the Elections Commissioners of St. Louis County, earlier that afternoon to see if the commissioners had discussed the matter. Jones said he was told they had not but that perhaps would get to it at their meeting that day.

Jones said Crotzer promised to call him on May 10 to let him know what was determined and if the commissioners any recommendations. At West Newsmagazine presstime, Ballwin has not heard back from the Board of Elections.

Pogue explained his decision to proceed with Terbrock’s swearing in.

“I based my decision on two things,” Pogue said. “We have certified election results and we have not heard anything to the contrary from the election board to prevent us from swearing in (Terbrock).

Under the state statute, it is up to the election board.”

Markland disagreed.

“When I talked to (the election board), they said Ballwin was the qualifying authority,” Markland said.

Pogue reiterated that he based his decision on a certified election and said the city “had no information to the contrary to prevent the swearing in.”

Alderman Michael Finley (Ward 1) commended the “group of citizens” who brought the issue before the board, then voiced his concern about the Board of Elections taking a “laissez faire” approach and some of the language in Missouri’s state statute.

“There’s a question as to what we do with a candidate who may have been in violation, and case law is limited,” Finley said.

“I want to hear what the Board of Elections has to say, but if they are going to take this laissez faire approach, then I am going to be prepared for us to come up with an ordinance directing our city clerk to do the research to make sure our candidates are in compliance,” Finley said.

Markland did not waver on his position.

“For an individual to attest, swear, certify … that they are in compliance, to me, is just ludicrous, and they should never have filled out the form,” Markland said. “They knew they weren’t qualified. All this other stuff just muddies this up. That’s what I was attempting to have discussed before we got

Jimmy Terbrock is sworn in as a Ballwin alderman.

to the point of the meeting where we have a candidate who may or not be qualified sworn in as an alderman.”

Markland said trying to discuss the issue after Terbrock was sworn in was “totally unnecessary.”

“It never should have happened, and it could have been stopped many times before tonight,” he said. “I guess that’s where we are. What will be will be. Everyone has taken a position, and I don’t know what else to do. I think it’s wrong.”

Wildwood City Hall plans approved – almost

By SARAH WILSON The Wildwood City Council on May 9 passed a resolution to accept the final construction documents planned for the new Wildwood City Hall and police facility. City leaders voted also to hire Zodiac International, Inc. to provide Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) commissioning services for the new building.

Wildwood City Administrator Dan Dubruiel at the time of decision said the city hall plans were 90 percent complete.

“We were somewhat frustrated with some of the numbers coming in but realize that material costs are going up, so I encourage you to pass this resolution so we can get bid packages out, get the bids in and really see what it’s going to look like,” Dan Topik, member of the City Hall Steering Committee, said. “Then we will finally be able to do all we set out to accomplish.”

The city previously had hired a team of Wildwood resident architects known as

The Wildwood Collaborative to engage the public in development of a conceptual design and cost projection for the facility, which is not to exceed $8 million, with no new taxes required to fund the project.

Dubruiel said the most recent construction cost estimate was $7,026,322, which is an increase of $429,630 over the previous estimate provided in February.

Dubruiel said the architects attributed the cost increase to the overall economic downturn in the construction industry, a factor that forced contractor bidding to increase.

“This magnitude of construction cost increase cannot be absorbed into the overall project budget, so the project architects immediately reviewed the project and cost estimate for possible options to reduce costs,” Dubruiel said.

That prompted the city council to discuss alternate options for the plan.

“What we’re trying to set this up to accomplish is set the base and have some add or

An artist’s rendering of the planned Wildwood City Hall.

deduct alternates that will allow council to make key decisions later on after the bids show us what we can afford,” Dubruiel said. “That’s the general direction we’re moving in, and maybe we’ll identify some more things to consider as alternates.”

An important element of the overall project planning and design process is to design and construct the new building and site improvements in compliance with certain U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standards and criteria.

The city received proposals from five qualified firms and hired Zodiac International to provide a comprehensive program,

which is expected to include evaluation of planned energy systems, review of design development decisions, monitoring of systems installation, conducting final verification procedures and documentation of the features and settings for the installed system.

The LEED services will cost the city a lump sum fee of $22,995, which was allocated in the city’s budget.

Dubruiel said the architects anticipate release of the final plans and specifications for the city hall as well as invitations for construction bids to be completed by the end of May.

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By TED DIXON JR. After hearing recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regarding a potential deer problem in Creve Coeur, the city’s Police and Safety Committee recommended the city use a simple, cost-effective measure to control the situation: a deer cage priced at $800.

According to MDC officials, Creve Coeur’s deer population is concentrated in a two-square-mile area in the city’s southwest corner, in the area contiguous to the west and south with Town & Country. Erin Shank, an urban wildlife biologist with the MDC, said there are roughly 50-60 deer per square mile in that area.

Creve Coeur City Administrator Mark Perkins previously highlighted the potential danger deer pose to motorists in the community. He said six to 10 car accidents involving deer occur every year, and in the past few years, an average of 10 deer per year were euthanized after being found badly injured on the road.

Some Creve Coeur residents complained of aggressive deer posing a danger to children playing outdoors and of the animals destroying neighborhood landscapes.

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mittee was assigned the task of analyzing the deer situation and offering solutions.

Creve Coeur Police Chief Glenn Eidmann on May 9 reported the committee’s findings to the city council. He said the best approach would be to purchase one deer cage at a price of $800 to be loaned out to residents to use free of charge.

Eidmann read a letter prepared by Jeff Meyer, the committee’s chairman, who was unable to attend the meeting. The letter indicated the deer problem affects only a small portion of Creve Coeur, the city should allocate as little money as possible for deer mitigation, and mitigation should be used only when the problem affects public safety.

The committee considered controlled hunting, sharpshooting, and trap and kill methods also but viewed those as unwise and a poor use of taxpayer money.

According to the MDC, the sharpshooting method would be the best choice, but its price tag would be $400 per deer, and the committee was concerned about the use of firearms in populated areas.

Some of those in attendance at the meeting, including Ballwin resident Lou Salamone, said the cage recommendation was a

“Band-Aid” approach to the deer problem.

“The deer cage is not going to do anything for you,” said Salamone, who operates a business called Suburban Bowhunters.

Salamone has worked with the neighboring communities of Clarkson Valley and Chesterfield with his bowhunting efforts and offered his services to Creve Coeur free of charge.

“We hunt in the deer hunting season, which is four months,” Salamone said. “If I can get a few neighborhoods to come on board, I can reduce 15 deer easily – maybe 30, maybe 40.”

Councilmember Tara Nealey (Ward 2) said the trap method had not been very effective.

Committee Chairman Meyer, who was a member of the Town & Country Police Department, reported that city used the sharpshooting method and it was “an epic failure.”

Councilmember Charlotte D’Alfonso (Ward 3) said she was not interested in Band-Aid solutions but in the safety of residents.

The city council will study the committee’s recommendation and come to a decision at a later date.

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Police, parents, students protest Rockwood plan to drop D.A.R.E.

By MARCIA GUCKES Defenders of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program came out in force at the Rockwood School Board meeting May 19.

Police officers from Eureka and St. Louis County as well as parents and students from Eureka, Blevins, and Geggie elementary schools all came to protest district administrators’ decision to drop the D.A.R.E. program.

D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led, 10-week series of classroom lessons that teaches fifth graders how to resist peer pressure and live drug-free lives. It is funded by local police departments.

District administrators recently met with the police departments that participate in the program and told them of the decision to replace D.A.R.E. with a different curriculum. That decision prompted the turnout at the school board’s regular meeting.

Both police and parents asked the board, “Why would you want to get rid of a program that is free to the district and has proven to be successful for over 20 years?”

One parent wondered why parents were not notified about the plan to drop D.A.R.E. and also asked for the research behind the district’s proposed curriculum.

Captain Ken Williams of the St. Louis County Police Department and commander of the Wildwood precinct read a letter from Chief of Police Tim Fitch asking the board to reconsider its decision to drop D.A.R.E. A Eureka police officer, Mike Smith, said the relationships built between D.A.R.E. officers and students lasts a lot longer than the fifth grade. He told the board that as a former D.A.R.E. officer and the resource officer at Eureka High School, he finds that students continue to feel comfortable enough with a police officer to discuss school and community issues freely.

Parents and students also emphasized to the board the importance of the relationship built between police and students through D.A.R.E. They said students benefited from the real world experience of seeing the actual substances they were discussing and the role playing that teaches how to cope with various situations.

School Board President Steve Smith said, “I’m not happy with how this was handled, but I want to listen to all arguments on both sides.”

According to district spokesperson Kim Cranston, Rockwood as part of its health curriculum provides all elementary students lessons on the dangers of drug abuse.

She said D.A.R.E. objectives and concepts already were included in that curriculum and the district still intends to work with local police departments and have officers talk to students about the dangers of drugs.

The discussion will continue at the board’s meeting on June 2.

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL Republican Congressman Todd Akin on May 17 announced that he will run for the U.S. Senate to replace Democrat Sen. Claire McCaskill in 2012.

Speaking at a press conference at the Drury Inn in Creve Coeur, Akin expressed his view that voters in next year’s election will have a clear choice between the way the country currently is run and the principles of limited government and freedom.

He pledged to be the “exact opposite” of McCaskill.

“I have always fought for the right to grow a business and raise a family without Washington politicians over-regulating and dictating how they think lives and businesses ought to be run,” Akin said.

Akin accused President Obama and congressional Democrats of “giving us an endless stream of taxing, spending and debt.”

He spoke of the Founding Fathers and their resistance to tyranny.

“I believe in the concepts supported by our Founding Fathers,” Akin said. “We don’t need all those taxes and large government.”

Akin dismissed any notion that he was too conservative to be successful in his campaign.

“What some think of as too conservative is exactly what this country needs,” he said.

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He has gone against his own party leadership several times, voting against Bush’s economic stimulus bill and expansion of prescription drug benefits and against No Child Left Behind.

He describes himself as a “consistent, common-sense conservative.”

Akin is jumping into the Republican Party primary to run against former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman. The winner of the primary will challenge McCaskill in the general election.

In his statement, Akin criticized neither Steelman nor McCaskill directly, saying instead that during his time working for IBM, he “learned to advertise the benefits of your own product.”

Ballwin resident and former head of the Missouri Republican Party Ann Wagner officially announced her intention to run for Akin’s congressional seat. Wagner was present at the Akin announcement.

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City Attorney Patrick Gunn said that such a letter would be an appropriate first step but that there were other steps that could be taken. He did not say what these other steps would be.

“Any time a person files a frivolous lawsuit, they should be responsible for the costs of it,” Gunn said.

The board voted 6-0 to authorize the city to send a letter to Tullock in attempt to collect the legal fees. Tullock said he would have to see the letter before he offered any comment on it and declined to say how he would respond to the request.

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Chesterfield resident gets piece of Kentucky Derby purse

By BRIAN MCDOWELL A Chesterfield resident had a unique perspective of this year’s Kentucky Derby.

Dr. Ray Nikodem, a dentist, is part of the team that owns Mucho Macho Man – the third-place finisher in the 2011 Run for the Roses.

Nikodem for the last seven years has owned racehorses, an enterprise in which he decided to engage after a bad day of betting at Fairmount Park.

“I was walking out of there and happened to go past the winner’s circle,” Nikodem said. “I saw how happy the people were there and thought that I might be better off doing what they do instead of betting on what they do.”

Nikodem started with small racing syndicates, then took his skills to West Point Stables, where he invested in several horses.

Eventually, Nikodem and several others formed a partnership that afforded more say in horse purchasing decisions and the opportunity to make more money. At any given time, Nikodem said, the group has 15 horses.

In the case of Mucho Macho Man, Nikodem said, he got a phone call a year and a half ago from a friend who said he had found a perfect horse but could not afford its price tag. Nikodem said to narrow down which horses are worth an investment, he counts on the opinion of one of his partners who has an eye for it.

“When I go out to these farms, all the horses look good to me,” Nikodem said. “If it were just up to me, I’d buy all of them.”

Nikodem helped research Mucho Macho Man’s pedigree and paid 25 percent of the horse’s purchase price, eventually selling 15 percent of that share.

The horse originally was named Lazarus because a veterinarian thought it had died at birth. The vet went to his car to retrieve some things and came back to find the horse in perfect health.

Mucho Macho Man earned $370,000 by

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That was more than enough money to qualify him for the Kentucky Derby.

Nikodem described the feeling of having a horse in the Derby as “amazing.”

“There really is nothing else like the run up to the race and the race itself,” Nikodem said. “I was joking to my wife that I could sleep for a week and I still wouldn’t be caught up.”

Nikodem and his wife, Lisa, attended many Derby week parties and events, but worrying about the race was stressful.

“Every time I got a call on the cellphone, I was afraid it would be bad news,” he said.

On race day, Nikodem helped walk the horse from the barn to the paddock.

“I’m just a dentist, but then I felt like a rock star,” he said.

When the race started, the horse goofed around down the stretch, looking at the grandstand and the crowd in the infield.

Nikodem saw him get bumped when Animal Kingdom, the Derby winner, passed him. He said that woke the horse up a bit, and he made enough of a run to finish third.

The third-place showing earned the ownership team $200,000.

At press time, Mucho Macho Man is set to travel to Maryland to run in the Preakness on May 21; it has not yet been decided whether he will run in the Belmont.

Nikodem said he expected Mucho Macho Man would make a lot more money when he retires and is used as a stud to sire the next generation of champions. Past Derby competitors have fetched millions of dollars to produce offspring.

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Monarch FPD softball team to honor 9/11 victims at World Police & Fire Games

By BRIAN MCDOWELL More than 300 New York City firefighters died in the 9/11 attacks, leaving an indelible mark on the firefighting community nationwide.

Now, a local softball team consisting of Monarch Fire Protection District employees is aiming to participate in the World Police & Fire Games, which from Aug. 26-Sept. 5 are occurring in New York City as part of the observance of the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.

The team will compete at Randall’s Island Park in a round robin-style tournament against teams consisting of active and retired police and fire department employees from around the world.

The biennial World Police & Fire games started in California in 1985 and are the second largest multi-sport event in the world, surpassed only by the Summer Olympics. This year’s installment will feature as many as 20,000 full-time firefighters and law enforcement personnel from 70 countries. They are expected to compete in 69 sports and will be empowered by two themes: remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks, and gratitude for the support that flooded into New York City in the aftermath of 9/11.

Dan Stoverink plays first base for Monarch and has been a firefighter for 32 years.

In terms of being a firefighter, he said, 9/11 changed everything.

“It solidified us and bonded us,” Stoverink said. “To be there in New York for the 10th anniversary would make me more proud than I’ve ever been.”

Stoverink said he had been to New York since the attack and visited Ground Zero.

“It’s really breathtaking, what happened there,” he said.

He said he was looking forward to the chance to bond with his fellow firefighters .

Team Manager Chris Overy, who pitches for the Monarch team, said the players all are very excited about representing West St. Louis County at the event. The team currently plays in a league, but this year will be the first that Monarch will have a softball team at the World Games.

Overy said he was cautiously optimistic about his team’s chances but admitted he does not expect Monarch to win.

“I think we’re pretty good for what size district we are,” Overy said. “Monarch really only has just over 100 employees for us to choose players from. Some of these districts, like the city of St. Louis, have thousands of employees, so they only put the elite ballplayers on their team. We can’t do that.”

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The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) has referred to its Rate Commission a proposal for wastewater rates for fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016). The proposal addresses increases in wastewater rates. These proposed changes would apply to all MSD customers.

WASTEWATER RATES: Wastewater rates must be sufficient to continue MSD’s ongoing multi-billion dollar, multi-decade capital construction program. From fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2016, MSD proposes spending approximately $1.0 billion on construction and related work.

Largely driven by state and federal regulatory requirements, this work will reduce overflows into area waterways, alleviate basement backups, and ensure water quality in the St. Louis area’s rivers and streams.

As of July 1, 2011, the average customer owning a single-family home will pay $28.73 per month for wastewater services. This compares to a national average of approximately $33.59 per month. MSD is proposing four rate increases between July 2012 and July 2015 to fund its operations capital construction program. These increases will raise the average single-family wastewater rate to $47.05 per month.

RATE COMMISSION PROCESS: In 2000, changes to MSD’s Charter were approved by area voters that required the creation of an independent Rate Commission. Composed of 15 member organizations representing a broad cross-section of MSD’s customers and the community it serves, the Rate Commission is designed to provide public input into how rates are set. The Rate Commission process includes multiple public hearings and can last up to 165 days. This process begins when a rate proposal is formally referred to the Rate Commission by MSD staff. The proposal containing the aforementioned rates changes was referred to the Rate Commission by MSD staff on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Over the next several months, the Rate Commission will review these rates and hold hearings to gather public input.

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Proposed Wastewater Charges Effective July 1

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(3) Based on contributed wastewater volume of 8 Ccf per month.

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FY2016

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Customer Class

Customer Class

Customer Class

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Comm.

S/F

M/F

Comm.

S/F

M/F

Comm.

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M/F

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$108.85

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1.08

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1.08

0.24

Total Monthly Bill

$28.97

$97.33

$255.04

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$109.93

$292.74

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$140.88

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$410.04

Low-Income Bill

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$48.67

N/A

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$54.97

N/A

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$ 62.42

N/A

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$ 70.44

N/A

$23.65

$ 79.27

N/A

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FY2012 Customer Class

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By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES History again was made at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., where in 1946, seven months after the end of World War II, Sir Winston Churchill delivered his famous Iron Curtain speech.

Sixty-five years later, on May 13, a tribute to the famed British prime minister was unveiled and dedicated near the National Churchill Museum entrance on the Westminster campus: an heroic-sized, bronze bas relief of Churchill, created by Chesterfield sculptor Don Wiegand.

The sculpture commemorates Churchill’s declaration of an iron curtain descending upon Europe.

On hand for the unveiling was Richard J. Mahoney, former CEO of Monsanto and Churchill historian, who commissioned the sculpture.

“Don’s sculpture gives us a sense of arrival and event,” Mahoney said, standing at Churchill’s original podium. “It’s sure to get people excited about coming inside the museum.”

Speaking also at the dedication was Churchill’s granddaughter, Edwina Sandys, a noted artist. Sandys’ piece, “Breakthrough,” was created from eight sections

of the fallen Berlin Wall and 20 years ago was installed on the museum grounds in memory of her grandfather.

Of Weigand’s sculpture of Churchill, Sandys said, “Don has truly captured my grandfather’s spirit in bronze, and it actually completes a set of bookends in time.”

Sandys explained that her “Breakthrough” symbolizes the end of the Cold War, and Wiegand’s new work portrays its beginning – at the exact moment when Churchill warned the world of Communism’s threat.

The sculpture portrays Churchill’s arm dropping as he delivered the famous line, “...an Iron Curtain has descended across the Continent.”

The artwork itself weighs more than half a ton, and mounted its base, it measures 13 feet high. It is historically accurate in every way.

“Art does indeed record history,” Wiegand said. “Thanks to a dedicated team of talented workers, we were able to include meticulous details of that historic day – duplicating the look and feel of the array of original microphones on the podium, with its garland of purple heart/Wandering Jew leaves, down to Sir Winston’s bow tie and watch chain. Everything is correct.

Don Wiegand’s bronze sculpture of Sir Winston Churchill delivering his Iron Curtain speech was unveiled on May 13 at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo.

“I believe our teamwork reflected that of the people behind Churchill during World War II.” The National Churchill Museum is the only museum in North America devoted to remembering Churchill’s life. It is located in the lower level of a 12th-century church, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, which in 1677 was redesigned

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Massive public ‘paint-by-number project’ set for June 4

By SARAH WILSON A levee wall can be much more than a boring concrete barricade – and it can be a work of inspired creativity created by an entire community.

People of all ages are invited to lend a hand in the Chesterfield Arts Make Your Mark mural project, a massive paint-bynumber project that will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., June 4. Participants will be able to paint the new, 550-foot levee wall at Baxter Road and Edison Avenue in the Chesterfield Valley.

“It’s just going to bring vibrancy to the city and is a great way for all kinds of people from the whole region to connect through a really unique art project,” Stacey Morse, Chesterfield Arts executive director, said. “It’s one of those projects that really can become a legacy for the city.”

To design the mural, Chesterfield Arts assembled a unique student leadership team composed of more than 50 eighth through 12th-grade students from the St. Louis region. Public, private, parochial and homeschooled students representing 17 schools came together to help assemble the project.

“Instead of just going out and hiring an artist, we thought it was a good opportunity to engage students in teaching them how to coordinate a major community art project at that scale,” Morse said.

With the help of professional artist Stuart Morse, of Morse Fine Art Studios, the team worked to formalize their ideas to transform the levee and the future Great Rivers Greenway recreation trail.

“We thought it was an opportunity to really make a statement for the way the community would use the trail system,” Morse said.

“The project is kind of a sunrise-to-sunset timeline, showing how it takes ideas and actions from people over time to make

the community great. It’s a big, colorful graphic design that really encapsulates ideas and history, with quotes included in it as well.”

In addition to painting the mural, guests will be able to enjoy music, food and activities, such as playing on the pottery wheel, drawing on the street with sidewalk chalk or creating a painting to take home. Vintage Chevrolets will make an appearance for the public to see.

“Chevy saw it as the perfect opportunity,” Morse said. “When else can you ‘bring the Chevy to the levee,’ like in the song, ‘American Pie.’” Joining Chesterfield Arts in presenting The Make Your Mark mural project are the city of Chesterfield, the Arts and Education Council, AEP River Organization, St. Luke’s Hospital, West Newsmagazine, Drake & Company, Chesterfield Monarch Levee District, Regional Arts Commission, Hochschild Bloom & Company, Kandace and David Asmus, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Commerce Bank, Kristi MonscheinDeSantis and Dennis DeSantis, and The Boeing Employees Community Fund Grant.

“We want everybody in the community to come out and make their mark on the wall,” Jennifer Petrowsky, Chesterfield Arts spokesperson, said. “This is kind of a nice way to get out and enjoy a family fun day and to get away from the electronics – a way to unplug your family and spend quality time together. You don’t have to be an artist or an experienced painter, and together, we can make this flood wall a beautiful, visual element to our community.

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While exercise and eating right are the best ways to lose weight, many people have tried those methods for years and cannot lose excess weight. Join a Washington University in St. Louis physician as he helps determine who is a candidate for bariatric surgery, while discussing the various surgical options. Also, meet a patient who will discuss life after her own weight loss surgery experience. The class is free. To register, call (314) 542-WEST (9378).

••• Adult CPR/AED training is from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sat., May 28 at the American Red Cross - St. Louis Area Chapter Headquarters (10195 Corporate Square Drive in Creve Coeur). The course trains lay responders to recognize and respond to emergency situations and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. Learn to care for conscious and unconscious choking victims, perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. Students will receive a CPR/AED-adult certificate, valid for two years. The cost for the class is $49.

To register, call (314) 516-2740 or visit redcrossstl.org.

••• Gluten-free classes are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. on Sat., May 28 at Whole Foods Market (1601 S. Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood). The class will inspire the community to make healthy, easy, affordable gluten-free fare.

Maya Bradstreet will make three dishes: an easy breakfast dish, quinoa salad and a healthy baked treat. The class is free. To sign up, call (314) 968-7744 or visit wholefoodsmarket.com.

••• An adult diabetes support group is from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs., June 2 at St. Luke’s Hospital (222 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield). Education about diabetes management and treatment options is provided for those with diabetes and their families. The class is free. For more information, call (314) 205-6446.

••• St. Luke’s Mobile Mammography Unit is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri., June 3 at St. Luke’s Urgent Care (11550 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur), from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mon., June 6 at St. Luke’s Urgent Care (233 Clarkson Road in Ellisville), from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed., June 15 at Daniel Boone Library (300 Clarkson

Road in Ellisville) and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., June 23 at Desloge Outpatient Center (121 St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield). Annual screening mammograms are recommended for women over 40. Please bring insurance card and a photo ID. Appointments are encouraged.

Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

To make an appointment, call (314) 2056565.

••• Guys, Grills and Good Health is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., June 16 at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis (13700 Manchester Road in Manchester). Couples and singles are invited to roll up their sleeves and dig into some great barbecue sampling from the Grillin’ Fools and interact with St. Luke’s Hospital physicians and other health experts. The “menu” also features important health screenings, including free PSA for prostate cancer and blood pressure, among others. Beer and wine sampling and sample tastings from Villa Farotto Restaurant also are featured. The fee is $25 per couple/$15 per individual. Pre-registration is required. Call (314) 542-4848.

••• A St. Louis Obsessive Compulsive Disorder support group meeting is from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., June 18 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (3015 N. Ballas Road in Town & Country). The meeting will feature information about family support for someone with OCD. The meeting is free and confidential. For more information, call (314) 291-7556 or visit stlocd. org.

••• A community education event for those suffering from joint pain is at 6:30 p.m. on Tues, June 21 at Des Peres Hospital, Community Room 2 (2345 Dougherty Ferry Road in Des Peres). Attendees will learn about treatment options and surgery techniques for treating joint pain. Admission is free. To register, visit despereshospital. com.

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“This award is a tribute to the administrative team, faculty and students I work with at Marquette High,” Sebold said. “Their support, encouragement and passion for education allow me to accomplish my professional goals, and I feel fortunate to be part of such a wonderful school community.”

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National Merit Scholarship awards Four distinguished Rockwood high school seniors were chosen to receive National Merit Scholarship awards, financed by companies, foundations, and other business organizations.

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Former Chesterfield mayor inspires new space for teens

By MARCIA GUCKES West County teens have a new place to hang out. It is a place designed and decorated by teenagers and inspired by a former mayor of Chesterfield.

The St. Louis County Library (SLCL) Foundation recently dedicated the Nancy Greenwood Teen Center at the Samuel C. Sachs Branch, 16400 Burkhardt Place, in Chesterfield.

The former mayor was on hand for the dedication.

“I was totally shocked, and of course I was very honored. It was such a surprise,” said Greenwood, who from 1997 to 2001 was the mayor of Chesterfield.

Greenwood was the mayor during the planning and development stages of the library’s branch in Chesterfield.

She was a professional educator also, recently retiring after 17 years as an instructor at St. Charles Community College.

Greenwood said her presence as mayor and her interest in education were the factors that led to the decision to name the Teen Center in her honor.

“I think it’s important to have space for kids. They need to have their own space.

That’s why I was really thrilled and excited about this,” Greenwood said. “I just think

Former Chesterfield Mayor Nancy Greenwood addresses the crowd at the dedication of the Nancy Greenwood Teen Center at the Samuel C. Sachs branch of the St. Louis County Library (SLCL) in Chesterfield. (Photo courtesy of SLCL by Dave Moore)

it’s a wonderful facility.”

The Nancy Greenwood Teen Center is the St. Louis County Library’s system’s seventh teen center and was funded by a donation from Sachs Properties. A teen advisory group helped determine the layout, furniture and colors.

The teens decided to make it look like a diner complete with booths, counters, and stools. They also made space for an art

gallery where they can display their own works of art.

And, of course, it would not really be a place for teens without a video gaming station and a flat-screen TV. Greenwood said she hoped West County teens would begin to see the library as an alternative to the mall.

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available to them, and that it’s a space where they can get together and do homework and be with friends,” Greenwood said. “We don’t have a lot of spaces that provide that kind of thing for teens.”

Besides being a gathering place, the facility offers programs for teens on topics such as job search and interview skills, creative writing, video production, and counseling services.

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Parkway’s Director of Communications Paul Tandy said overcrowding in the north is a problem particularly at McKelvey and Craig elementary schools.

He said one possibility might be to move some students to River Bend Elementary School, which is in the district’s central attendance area.

According to Tandy, such a move might also affect which high school a student eventually would attend.

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By SARAH WILSON Lindsay Phillips, inventor of the popular SwitchFlops, will make a public appearance from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wed., June 8 at The Final Touch, at 14073 Manchester Road in Ballwin, to raise awareness and funding for local school projects.

Phillips conceived of the idea for SwitchFlops in her high school ceramics class.

Since then, she has turned her interchangeable flip-flops into a successful business, selling at boutiques around the country.

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In the third-place game, fourth-seeded Parkway West defeated third-seeded Parkway South 10-7. Parkway West finished with a 25-7 record while Parkway South ended at 18-4.

The all-conference teams have been named. The league is divided into the Suburban South, Suburban Central and Suburban West.

In the South, Parkway North senior Bret Lundstrom was named the Player of the Year. The Vikings’ David Morey was named the Coach of the Year.

“Brett is extremely deserving of his honor,” Morey said. “He is the strongest offensive player I have ever worked with as a coach or played with. Other teams would regularly double- or triple-team him in their matches against us and he would still rack up the goals. He has explosive speed and a rocket shot on offense. Those long arms and his awareness of the field made him an extremely reliable defensive force as well.”

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For himself, Morey said being named the top conference coach was meaningful.

“It’s a very nice honor, especially in the company of other fine coaches in the conference,” Morey said.

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Lindbergh’s Michael Nydegger was the deep goal and Parkway West’s Joe Allen was the shallow goal.

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DeSmet won both games to earn the victory. That reversed an earlier loss to the Lancers in the championship game of the Parkway Central Invitational.

“It was a great win for us,” Hawkey said “We had been struggling a bit on the court and not playing well. Our challenge that night was to come together as a team and start fresh. We made several changes and challenged everyone on the team. This match was the first in a while where we began to see the level of play that we were capable of.”

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By WARREN MAYES They say mothers know best, and such is the case for DeSmet junior Andrew Diemer.

Diemer just finished the water polo season for the Spartans, who lost in the district quarterfinals to Ladue. The 5-foot11, 185-pound Diemer, who played center, led the league in scoring with a whopping 132 goals and 21 assists for an eye-opening 285 points.

“I had been a longtime summer swimmer and some of my friends would talk about water polo and my mom really pushed for me to try out the sport,” Diemer said. “She was worried I was losing interest in swimming and she wanted me to find something that I would have fun playing – something that would keep me active. I owe a lot of where I am now to my mom.”

DeSmet Coach Miguel Figueras is glad Diemer’s mother steered him toward the pool.

“Andrew is one of our three centers and he does a great job at that position,” Figueras said. “He is just extremely strong and very quick when he gets the ball.

Andrew has incredible leg strength. If he can get position on his defender, he does a nice job of sealing off the defender and gaining control of the ball. He does a nice job of finding various and creative ways of moving toward the goal once he has his defender beat.”

That reflects in his ability to score.

Diemer knows what to do with the ball when he gets the chance. However, in his wildest dreams, he never considered scoring 132 goals.

“I don’t think anybody saw that coming.

I just had a good season,” Diemer said.

“Sure, we had a ton of games this season but last year, I got 27 goals I think. Miguel said before the season that he was looking

forward to a good breakout seasons with 50-some goals. Even with the amount of games, my goals-a-game average was still around 3.7.”

Figueras agreed.

“We played over 30 games this season, so while he has scored over 100, his goals, his per game average is on par with some of the other top offensive guys this season,” Figueras said. “I knew he would be one of our top goal scorers, but I didn’t think he would have this type of season.

“This was certainly a surprise. But what really was nice was that after the first few games, the rest of the team began to step up and not rely only on him for our goals.”

Diemer praised his teammates and credited them for his success.

“I definitely owe it all to the guys around me. Sometimes, I think the assists should be worth more than the goal itself,” Diemer said. “These guys really try hard to get the ball into center and without them I know I wouldn’t be here. They should be the ones getting the attention. The timing they have, and the precision is perfect. I couldn’t ask for better passers.”

Diemer is the kind of player Figueras likes.

“He’s a great ambassador of the game.

He has fun when he plays,” Figueras said.

“Actually, he enjoys playing so much he will be carrying on a conversation with the player that is guarding him. He plays for the right reasons.”

Diemer is looking forward to his senior season.

“It’s (going to be) my last year and I’m looking to do better than this season and I’m hoping with enough work we can go all the way again,” Diemer said. “I think next year is going to be a really special year for me and for the rest of the team. I can’t wait.”

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Moving forward

State transportation officials map alternate route

By SUSAN E. SAGARRA Officials for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) have put forth what they are calling a “bolder, new direction” for the state’s roads and highways system. The proposed initiative will allow officials to continue operating the department’s existing transportation system; however, do not expect any new major construction projects in the near future.

MoDOT Director Kevin Keith recently announced that due to declining revenues, the staff is proposing job cuts and selling some facilities and equipment. The funds generated from those cuts will be diverted to maintain the existing system, Keith said.

Most proposed projects not already in the planning stage will not receive funding from MoDOT for the foreseeable future.

However, projects already in progress or that have been approved for funding are not in jeopardy.

Keith presented the plan to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) on May 4 and the Commission is expected to vote on the proposal on June 8.

If approved, the recommendations would be put in place immediately, with full implementation expected by December 2012.

The proposal calls for reducing the size of the state transportation department staff by 1,200, closing 135 facilities and selling more than 740 pieces of equipment. The proposal is expected to save $512 million by 2015, which will be reallocated to road and bridge projects across the state.

Keith said 340 jobs already were eliminated in the last year, saving $64 million.

“Most of the cuts are in middle management, supervisors and support staff,” Keith said. “Most of it is coming from attrition, transfers and not filling jobs where there is a vacancy. Layoffs will be our last step but we probably, unfortunately, will have to do some layoffs.”

Keith said the new direction comes at a time when the state i s facing a transportation crisis along with a n

inability to match federal funds in the future. He said that due to the dip in the economy, the construction portion of the budget has dropped from $1.2 billion over the past five years to $600 million. In addition, he said long-term federal funding is in a state of uncertainty because the U.S. Congress has not established a long-term federal highway bill.

“The investment (in transportation) that has supported Missouri jobs is in jeopardy,” Keith said. “The investment that has helped save lives is in jeopardy, and the investment that supports Missouri’s economy and touches every industry in the state, from agriculture to health care, is in jeopardy.”

Keith said MoDOT will reach a point at which it will not have enough state revenue to match federal funding; that means the state will lose millions of dollars for transportation projects (the federal government allocates funding to the states using a formula that requires the states to match a percentage of the money).

“We knew this day was coming,” Keith said. “We’ve fallen off of the cliff. We’re at the bottom, and now we have to pull ourselves up, scrape the dust off and figure out what we can do to increase funding for transportation.”

In the meantime, MoDOT officials will focus on keeping major highways in good condition, improving smaller state roads and making needed bridge repairs while focusing on maintenance of the entire system.

“While these cost savings provide a temporary fix, they do not solve our funding situation in the long term,” Keith said. “We will continue to be responsive to public needs. But with reduced funding, there will be few new construction projects and our focus will be on maintaining existing roads.”

The draft 2012-2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies for fiscal years 2012 through 2016 (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2016).

Some highlights of the FiveYear Direction plan include: • Reduced salaries and benefits, facility and equipment costs. The department also expects to recoup savings from the sale of facilities

and equipment.

• Reducing the number of district offices from 10 to seven. The district offices administer the state’s transportation program at the regional level. Keith said the current district boundaries have been in place since the 1920s, when roads consisted of gravel and mules and wagons traversed the state.

District 6 administers the system in the St. Louis area. While the St. Louis District office will remain intact, the District will close 14 smaller facilities, including resident engineer offices in Maryland Heights and St. Peters and maintenance and traffic facilities in Eureka, Grover and Weldon Spring.

• Internal efficiencies already implemented to provide savings and better approaches to snow and ice removal, striping, mowing, and litter pickup.

• A savings of $512 million over the next five years, forcing the department to be more innovative and develop new ways to work better, faster and cheaper. Thus, an average of $117 million a year will be reallocated to taking care of roads and bridges.

The total construction budget per year then would be increased to $717 million.

MoDOT maintains more than 33,000 miles of roads, 10,000 bridges, and oversees transit, rail, aviation, waterways and ports programs.

The department has a current-year overall budget of $2.8 billion. The transportation department’s budget is separate from all other state agencies and does not need approval from the Missouri Legislature.

MoDOT receives $925 million in federal funds (18.6 cents per gallon fuel tax; the state receives 2.5 percent from the federal fuel tax coffers); $500 million a year in state fuel taxes (17 cents per gallon); vehicle and drivers’ license fees; and a portion of sales tax on new cars sold. Specifically, Amendment 3, which voters passed in 2004, allows MoDOT to collect about $150 million from the state’s general revenue fund.

Keith said that the major roadways in the state currently are in the top 10 in the country; however, the state’s bridges are in the bottom 10, while minor roads (the lettered roads that the state maintains) are “not very good.”

“It’s difficult to compare our minor, lettered roads to others in the country because in most other states, those are county roads,” See MoDOT, page 43

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The Budget Hearing will deal with the City Budget for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. All citizens of Winchester, Missouri will have the right to give written and oral comments at this hearing.

The overall unenacted budget summary follows: It lists, rounded off, major sources of anticipated income and preliminary recommendations as to how expenditures would be made. These figures are subject to adjustments which may evolve due to adjustments at the City, County, or State levels. This summary, and the back up information is on display upon request at the City Hall, 109 Lindy Blvd., Winchester, Missouri during normal business hours -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Preliminary Anticipated Revenues: Real Estate and Personal Property Utilities Fines, Permits, Licenses Park Programs Sales Tax and Interest Capital Improvement Sales Tax & Interest Cigarette, Gas, Vehicle County Road & Bridge Cable TV Franchise Fee Miscellaneous Total Revenues Preliminary Anticipated Expenditure Allocation: Administrative Public Safety Streets & Sewers Park & Recreation Maintenance Total Expenditures Board of Aldermen City of Winchester By: Barbara Beckett, CMC City Administrator/Treasurer

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MoDOT, from page 38 Keith said. “I don’t look at this as budget cuts. We’re doing everything we can to free up our fixed costs so that we can fix those bridges and minor roads while maintaining the major roads.”

As for seeking other sources of revenue, Keith said that is up to the voters.

“Missourians have to decide that,” Keith said. “That’s a decision for either the Missouri Legislature or citizens. MoDOT oversees the system and determines how the money is spent. But to increase revenues, because of the Hancock Amendment, it would require a public vote to increase how much revenue MoDOT could collect.

In this current economic climate, asking for an increase would be hard.”

In the meantime, Keith said, the current proposal will streamline MoDOT’s administration and contribute to the state’s economic health.

“The tangible things about transportation are the roads and bridges and trains,” Keith said. “But this is about quality of life. Transportation impacts every citizen of Missouri every day. Transportation impacts everyone whether they are buying groceries, going to work, taking the kids to school or activities. The key is to improve our transportation system to create jobs because it has been proven that jobs are what drive the economy.”

St. Louis District 6 Engineer Ed Hassinger said the redistribution of funds will force the department to provide services in a more efficient manner.

“People say MoDOT is saving the money but it’s not really a savings,” Hassinger said. “We will be directing that money to the roads to take care of the system. We just can’t do any of the big projects. The next big project looming out there can’t be done.”

However, Hassinger said projects already started or slated to start in the next few years will move forward in West St. Louis County.

“We won’t go back on projects that we’ve already made a commitment to,” Hassinger said.

Hassinger said that the Hwy. 141 expansion from Ladue Road to the Page Ave. extension will proceed as well as the expansion of the westbound Boone Bridge over the Missouri River between West County and St. Charles County.

However, Hassinger said that the Manchester Road Great Streets Initiative that has been in the planning stages for several years will not receive any additional funding from MoDOT aside from what it already has committed to the project. The initiative involves local businesses and several municipalities along Manchester Road, including Wildwood, Ellisville, Winchester, Ballwin and Manchester.“There are no more

MoDOT funds available beyond what we already have committed,” Hassinger said.

“There is talk about getting some funding from the private sector, though. But there is no federal or state money to help.”

Jerry Blair, director of Transportation Planning for the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, said MoDOT’s announcement will not prevent the Great Streets Initiative from moving forward.

“It will have little or no effect on their ability to participate in financing the Manchester Road project,” Blair said. “I was always going to require a combination of local, state and private funding for the

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MoDOT funding is certainly within their Hassinger said the St. Louis District financial capability, although funding is office needs to seek ways to relieve connever a certainty until it’s in the long-term gestion on Hwy. 40 from I-270 to Chesterplan. But MoDOT is pledging $9 million field Valley. to $10 million in the current proposal for Hassinger said fixing potholes and snow the project.” removal will remain high priorities.

Blair said the cutbacks actually might “We are closing some facilities but the help projects like Great Streets. ‘boots on the ground’ people will remain,” “The cutbacks (elsewhere in MoDOT) Hassinger said. are making more money available for “There are no cuts at that level. We will actual construction, and that’s a positive continue to do snow removal in the most thing,” Blair said. “Of course we want to efficient manner and we will maintain be able to identify more sources of funding traffic signals and fix potholes. It just will in the future but at this point, I don’t think happen from fewer facilities.”

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By MARCIA GUCKES Books can provide valuable preparation for preschool, but which books should a parent choose from the thousands of titles available? There are experts ready to help, and they are as close as the local library.

Linda Schneider is the youth services specialist at St. Louis County Library’s (SLCL) Samuel S. Sachs branch in Chesterfield. She is not only an expert on the best books for preschoolers but has the experience to back it up. Schneider often reads to preschoolers at the library’s story times, so she knows which books get little ones excited about reading.

Some of Schneider’s favorites are: • “Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car,” by Eileen Christelaw • “I’m Not Cute,” by Jonathan Allen • “Ten in the Meadow,” by John Butler • “My Garden,” by Kevin Henkes • “Seals on a Bus,” written by Lenny Hort, illustrated by G. Brian Karas • “Good Thing You’re Not an Octopus,”

by Julie Markes • “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” by Anna Dewdney At the SLCL’s Daniel Boone branch in Ellisville, Mary-Carol Scarmana is the one to seek out for the best pre-school books.

Scarmana, youth services specialist, leads the story times there and she said these are her current read-aloud favorites for the preschool set: • “Pete the Cat,” written by Eric Litwin, illustrated by James Dean • “Bark George,” by Jule Feiffer

• “The Boss Baby,” by Marla Frazee • “Children Make Terrible Pets,” by Peter Brown • “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus,”

by Mo Williams • “Interrupting Chicken,” by David Ezra Stein

Another way to find quality books for pre-schoolers is to consult the list of Caldecott Medal winners. The award since 1938 has been given annually to the most distinguished American picture book for children. Many of the classic children’s books can be found on the Caldecott Medal list of winners and on its list of runners-up, known as honor books.

The 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is “A Sick Day for Amos McGhee,” illustrated

by Erin E. Stead.

A complete list of Caldecott Medal winners and other award-winning books may be found online at the website of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index. cfm.

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By MARCIA GUCKES This summer even the littlest children – including non-readers – can win prizes by joining the St. Louis County Library’s (SLCL) summer reading clubs.

The club for 0 to 2 year olds is called “Go, Baby, Go!” Parents sign up at the local branch of the library and then keep track of the books they read to their child and the number of times they attend story time at the library.

Story time locations and times, as well as lists of award-winning books and websites, can be found online at slcl.org/kids/.

Prizes include Zoom Zoom vehicles, board books, and a music CD. The club for 3-year-olds to fifth grad-

ers is called “One World, Many Stories @ Your Library.” A child does not have to be a speed reader to win, because they log the number of minutes they read – not the number of books.

Prizes include a free pass to The Magic House Children’s Museum, chances to win tickets to see a Cardinals or Blues game and a gift card from Target.

In addition, the club for this age group includes various programs throughout the summer featuring live performers, crafts, puppetry, animals, movies, treats and stories.

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Hands-on math activities give preschoolers a head start Much attention is given to the importance of preparing very young children to read, but learning math skills at a young age also is important. According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), high-quality and challenging math education for children ages 3-6 is a vital foundation for future mathematics learning.

Parents can help introduce preschoolers to mathematics concepts through hands-on activities that involve counting, measuring and using number words.

Following are some suggestions from the U.S. Department of Education; • Talk about numbers and use number concepts in daily routines with your child.

For example: “Let’s divide the dough into two parts so we can bake some cookies now and put the rest of the dough in the freezer for cookies next week.” Or, “How many plates do we need on the table? Let’s count: One for Mommy, one for Daddy, and one for Jenny. How many plates does that make? Three.”

• Talk about numbers that most affect your child – her age, her address, her phone number, her height and weight.

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Forty years ago, fewer than 20 percent of 4-year olds attended preschool, but by 2005, that number had grown to nearly 60 percent.

With most children beginning their “formal” education at least one year before they start kindergarten, it is important for parents to understand that toddlers are heading off to school with different degrees of social and emotional maturity.

Parents can help prepare their children for preschool by giving them opportunities at home to begin to develop positive qualities that will help them learn and develop good social skills – qualities such as confidence, independence, motivation, curiosity, persistence, cooperation, self-control and empathy.

The U.S. Department of Education offers these tips for helping preschool-age children develop those qualities: • Show your child that you care about him and that you are dependable. Children who feel loved are more likely to be confident. The child must believe that, no matter what, someone will look out for him.• Set a good example. Children imitate what they see others do and what they hear others say.

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PLACES Two West County hospitals have recently launched mobile applications for their patients’ convenience.Des Peres Hospital now has a mobile application that allows users to access emergency room wait time; a map and directions; a list of frequently called hospital numbers; a data area to list allergies, emergency contacts, important contacts, insurance information, medical history, physician contacts and medications; a First Aid guide; a health library; and a physician finder. The application is available as a free download for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android products through the hospital’s website, despereshospital. com.The new St. Luke’s Hospital mobile application provides patients quick access to driving directions, a physician directory and details on upcoming events and classes. The app also allows a user to create for a hospital patient a card that a hospital volunteer will print and deliver to the patient’s room. The app was developed for the Apple platform and is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It is available for download for free at stlukes-stl.com.

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In March, construction of a 5,300-square-foot banquet and conference facility was completed at the hotel. Additionally, the hotel is seeking a tenant for its 150-seat restaurant.

Midas Hospitality is an owner, operator and developer of 12 hotels in seven states serving six brands.

New construction Aero Charter Inc., an aircraft support company for business and private jets located at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield Valley, has announced construction of a new hangar, which should be Pictured at the site (from left) are owners Robert completed this summer.

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By MARCIA GUCKES It is time to get in tune with another season of free summer concerts at West County parks. Most municipalities and St. Louis County are planning for bands to play their first notes in early June.

All music-lovers will need is a blanket or lawn chair, and maybe a picnic supper, although some parks will offer concessions.

Ellisville will start its summer concert series at Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road, with a concert sponsored by West Newsmagazine at 7 p.m. on Thurs., June 2.

Billy Peek will entertain with a mix of rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues. The season will continue with a concert at Bluebird Park every Thursday, except June 30, until July 28, with rain dates set for Aug. 4 and Aug. 11. On Mon., July 4, Bluebird Park will play host to Ellisville’s annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks and a performance by Sh-Boom playing rock ‘n’ roll from the 1950s-1970s.

The summer concert series at Manchester’s Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road, opens with Griffin and the Gargoyles at 7 p.m. on Fri., June 3. The season continues with concerts on July 4 and Aug. 5.

Chesterfield’s new amphitheater in Central Park, 631 Veterans Place Drive, debuts its summer concert series at 7 p.m. on Sat., June 4 with Groovethang, a seven-piece cover band. Bands will play at the Chesterfield Amphitheater on Friday evenings twice a month through Aug. 27. Concessions will be available.

St. Louis County’s Faust Park, 15185 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, starts its concert season at 7 p.m. on Tues., June 7, with the Bob Kuban Band. The first concert is a birthday party for the city of Chesterfield and features free birthday cake and fireworks. Concerts at Faust continue every

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Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce volunteers staff a concession stand, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department provides kids’ entertainment before the concerts and at intermission, and there are craft projects for children courtesy of Chesterfield Arts, Dance Inc. and Chesterfield Academy.

The first concert at Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road, is at 7 p.m. on Fri., June 10, with the rock ‘n’ roll sounds of Dr. Zhivegas. Concessions will be available from Boy Scout Troop 313. Des Peres’ “Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer Sounds” concert series features one concert a month through Aug. 12.

Ballwin’s “2011 Sunset Concert Series” begins at 7 p.m. on Wed., June 15, at New Ballwin Park, 329 New Ballwin Road, with the blues, rock, and soul sounds of Jimmyleg with Alvin Jett & The Phat noiZ Blues Band. The series of four concerts continues every other Wednesday through July 27.

The Rotary Club of West St. Louis County and the Missouri Arts Council sponsor the series.

Town & Country offers one concert this summer as part of its “Fire & Ice” festival.

The music starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sat., June 25, at Town & Country Crossing, located at Clayton and Woods Mill Roads. The concert features the classic rock ‘n’ roll band Featherstone Drive and the Town & Country Symphony Orchestra. There will be food and drink from local restaurants at a “Taste of Town & Country,” and inflatable bounce houses to keep the kids jumping.

Wildwood will host a concert at 6:45 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 26, at Town Center Plaza, on the north side of Plaza Drive, west of Fountain Place. BritBeat, a Beatles tribute band, will entertain. The city will give away hot dogs, chips, and shaved iced treats to the first 600 concertgoers; everybody will get free kettle corn, water and soft drinks.

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Dear Homegrown Talent Enthusiasts: I would like to personally invite you to the first West County Talent Bash taking place on May 28, 2011 at the brand new and astonishingly beautiful Chesterfield Central Park Amphitheater, nestled behind Chesterfield Mall.

The Chesterfield Amphitheater truly represents a unique St. Louis County treasure, making it the perfect setting for the West County Talent Bash, which will present many of St. Louis’ unique talents and performance treasures.

The day will commence at 3 p.m. with the National Anthem and will conclude with a fireworks display, sponsored by Three French Hens, as a Memorial Day weekend tribute to our troops. Throughout the day, attendees will be able to enjoy youth, teens, young adults and adults showcasing their unique gifts through song, dance, magic, comedy, instrumental and patriotic performances. These individuals will provide a very entertaining way to spend the day with family and friends, witnessing new dreams, continued practice, accomplished growth or professional level talent.

The Talent Bash will be hosted by various KTRS Radio personalities, including JC Corcoran, McGraw Milhaven, Dan Strauss and Shawn Balint. Please plan to stop by the Chesterfield Amphitheater for the best in local talent, live music, barbecue, beer, soda and other Memorial Day treats. There will be more than 60 acts spanning several hours, so make it a daylong event or stop in for awhile to check out your favorite acts.

Special thanks to the city of Chesterfield, West Newsmagazine, KTRS Radio, Fazios Frets and Friends and all the local businesses that will be in attendance to support the event.

Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the new Chesterfield Central Park Amphitheater. Let’s join together and honor our troops, celebrate local talent, eat, drink, enjoy the fireworks and clap till our hands hurt for the inaugural West County Talent Bash!

Frank Schmer

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Starting at 3 p.m., the West County Talent Bash will begin with announcements, the National Anthem and a Tribute to our Troops. In between sets, Mark Klose’s talented band, Klose ‘Nuff, will perform. Featured on stage during the show are KTRS personalities: J.C. Corcoran, McGraw Milhaven, Dan Strauss & Shawn Balint. Performers are divided into two categories by age (Youth, Teen, Young Adult or Adult) and by number of people performing (Solo/duo or Group). Voting will end at 9:30 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony, with a special “Most Patriotic Performance” award, presented by the Army National Guard. Finish the night with an exhilarating fireworks display. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in the excitement.

Set 1

• 3:10 (3) Sophia Burns – Ballet (Youth, Solo) • 3:15 (43) Wildwood Dance “Jazz” – Dance (Teen, Group) • 3:20 (64) Joseph Ivanchuk – Piano (Youth, Solo) • 3:25 (39) Sridhar Srigiri – Dance (Youth, Group) • 3:30 (30) Kate and Jenna Leahy with Anthony Blatter – Dance/Rap (Teen, Group) • 3:35 (63) Dancing Thru Life – Dance (Adult, Group) • 3:40 (28) Joshua Harman – Vocal (Youth, Solo) • 3:45 (66) Leland’s Road – Guitar/Drum Vocal (Young Adult, Solo)

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• 4:35 (1) Bella Kaleigh Ibur – Keyboard, Vocal (Teen, Solo) • 4:40 (2) Lisa Powell – Keyboard, Vocal (Adult, Solo) • 4:45 (7) Dhoom Machale – Dance (Youth, Group) • 4:50 (10) Ashley Whipple – Keyboard (Youth, Solo) • 4:55 (33) Dancing Danny – Dance (Youth, Solo) • 5:00 (35) Lily Ibur – Guitar, Vocal (Youth, Solo) • 5:05 (60) Senior America – Dance, Tambourine (Adult, Group) • 5:10 (38) Schad and Malak – Keyboard (Youth, Solo)

Set 4

• 5:20 (69) The Redhots – Dance (Youth, Solo) • 5:25 (29) Audrey Frost – Vocal (Teen, Solo) • 5:30 (46) Dance, Inc. and Midwest Performing Arts “Music Box” – Dance (Youth, Group) • 5:35 (8) Badi Mushki – Dance (Youth, Group) • 5:40 (11) Spencer Whipple – Comedy (Teen, Solo)

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Set 5

• 6:10 (20) Kenny Jaworski – Piano (Young Adult, Solo) • 6:15 (9) Passport Na Hote – Dance (Youth, Group) • 6:20 (12) Katie Whipple – Vocal (Teen, Solo) • 6:25 (40) Dance Project St. Louis – Dance (Teen, Group) • 6:30 (61) St. Louis Strutters – Dance (Adult, Group) • 6:35 (59) Ted Schnarre – Magic (Adult, Solo) • 6:40 (36) Sarah Cox – Vocal (Teen, Solo) • 6:45 (5) Decedy – Rock (Teen, Group)

Set 6

• 6:55 (70) Raveena Boodram – Drum (Teen, Solo) • 7:00 (4) Ron Steiner – Guitar (Adult, Solo) • 7:05 (13) Charlie Grant – Comedy (Teen, Solo) • 7:10 (27) Jacquelyn Cooper – Guitar, Vocal (Teen, Solo) • 7:15 (32) Haley Grosman – Vocal (Youth, Solo) • 7:20 (62) Dancing Thru Life “Michael Jackson” – Dance (Adult, Group) • 7:25 (14) Donny Clark – Vocal (Teen, Solo) • 7:30 (21) Sheltered Reality – Drum (Teen, Group) • 7:35 (19) Hostage – Rock (Teen, Group)

Set 7

• 7:45 (65) E-Wat@Klosty – Guitar, Vocal (Young Adult, Solo) • 7:50 (37) Million Hits A Punk – Rock (Youth, Group) • 7:55 (45) Soul Catchers – Rock (Young Adult, Group) • 8:00 (17) West County Fellowship – Vocal (Adult, Group) • 8:05 (15) Shannon Slattery – Vocal (Young Adult, Solo) • 8:10 (18) Gateway To Agape – Guitar, Vocal (Adult, Group) • 8:15 (57) Ska Force One – Rock (Teen, Group) • 8:20 (22) Mike Farmer – Vocal (Adult, Solo)

Set 8 • 8:30 (54) • 8:35 (31) • 8:40 (49) Group) • 8:45 (53) • 8:50 (26) • 8:55 (71) • 9:00 (50)

Fazio’s Guitars “Termites” – Rock (Youth, Group) Joe Platt – Vocal (Adult, Solo) Dance, Inc. and Midwest Performing Arts “Vogue” – Dance (Teen, Vocal Edge – Vocal (Young Adult, Group) Damaskus – Rock (Teen, Group) Faceplant – Rock (Teen, Group) Gary Sluhan – Guitar, Vocal (Adult, Solo)

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• Parking is not permitted at the YMCA or library during open hours.

• Carpools are encouraged since parking spaces are limited.

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and audience member picks will be another color, because judges’ votes will carry a bit more weight. Twenty-five percent of each performer’s score will come from audience appeal, and 75 percent will be based on votes of the panel of judges.

A portion of the proceeds raised by guitar pick sales will be donated to the Saint Louis University Liver Center and the Whole Kids Outreach.

Talent Bash acts will be divided into four age groups: youth, teens, young adults, and adults. Acts will be further categorized by solo performer/duo, or group. There will be a winner in each category in each age group, and one overall grand champion.

Talent Bash organizer Frank Schmer said that while helping to pick the winners will add to the fun of the event, the Talent Bash is not about who wins and who loses.

“It’s giving people the opportunity to see talented acts in a beautiful venue on a beautiful day,” Schmer said.

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Dear friends and neighbors, Ballwin’s beautiful Vlasis Park will once again play host to the 34th Annual Ballwin Days festival on June 3-5. I hope your family will join us for a fun-filled weekend when the rides and fairground open at 5 p.m. on Friday. There is no better way to say “TGIF” than by hanging out by the main stage, enjoying the music from the “Real Macaws” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The city of Ballwin was lucky enough to be selected as the first city to be featured in the KMOV Channel 4 “On the Road” program. Larry Conners and Vickie Newton will be broadcasting live from the festival on opening day. This is a great opportunity for the city and festival, as KMOV will highlight various city programs, businesses and residents throughout the week leading up to the fair.

The Annual Ballwin Days Run kicks off the fun at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, and the fairgrounds will re-open at 11 a.m. to provide hours of excitement with rides, entertainment and great musical talent until evening.

Come enjoy art from local artists and a glass of wine in The Art Garden, which will be open at 11 a.m. each day. Little artists also can express their creative talents in the Kids Art Garden.

Whether your fair favorite is the funnel cake, pepperbellies, or barbecue, there will be enough enticing food for you to eat your way through the midway. A spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky over Ballwin starting at 10 p.m., both Friday and Saturday.

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Do not forget to save your pennies for the Pretty Baby Contest, and mark your calendar to come out and join the fun. Thanks to the generous financial support of many local businesses and the dedication of the Ballwin Days committee volunteers and city staff, this year’s family festival promises to be an exciting experience for all.

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Ballwin Days offers great food, new Beer and Wine Garden Most of the festival food favorites that Beer/Wine Garden tent. In addition to all you know and love are back, including hot the traditional Anheuser-Busch products, dogs, hamburgers, bratwurst, pepper bellies, Grey Eagle will provide several new craft funnel cakes, pizza, kettle corn and more. and specialty beer choices. Several quality In addition, on Sunday you can sample wine choices also will be available to wet fare from some local Ballwin restaurants in your palate, provided by Garland Wines. several “Taste of Ballwin” booths. Come Come and enjoy your favorite adult beverhungry. You will not be disappointed. age with a great view of the lake at Vlasis Ballwin Days also will have many new Park. and enhanced beverage choices at the new

And what would Ballwin Days be without rides?

Miller Spectacular Rides returns this year to provide an exciting array of rides and thrill opportunities for all ages, including the Super Shot, a 100-foot ride you will have to see to believe. Also, Ballwin Days will once again have a Ferris wheel for those really great views of the festival. If you want to get a sneak peak of what is in store, check out Miller’s on Facebook.

Ticket prices stayed the same from the past year. Tickets are $1, and guests will need two or more per ride. As in the past, discounted tickets may be purchased in blocks of 22 tickets for $20 at the festival, or you can advance purchase 30 tickets for $25 through June 1 from the Ballwin Government Center, located at 14811 Manchester Road in Vlasis Park.

Explore The Art Garden for local treasures The 34th annual Ballwin Days festival will feature The Art Garden, hosted by Renewal by Anderson, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Browse and buy art from local artists while enjoying wine and

music. Children can check out the Kids Art Garden and create original works of art and handy crafts, courtesy of the St. Louis County Library and Lowe’s, of Ballwin.

For more information on The Art Garden, visit the Ballwin website at ballwin.mo.us.

Please note: Per city ordinance, coolers are not allowed in Vlasic Park during Ballwin Days.

FRIDAY • JUNE 3 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Ballwin Days shuttle buses 5 p.m.

• Ballwin Days 2011 opens at Vlasis Park • Rides and Midway open • Pretty Baby voting begins 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Tekno Bubbles – main stage viewing area 5:30 p.m.

• Tennis Tournament resumes, presented by The Racket Man 6 p.m.

• Posting of colors – Metro West Fire District Honor Guard 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Entertainment throughout the park: “Stilt Walker” 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Main stage entertainment, presented by West Newsmagazine: “Real Maaws” 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Re Max balloon – lower ball field 10 p.m.

• Fireworks, presented by West County Nissan 10:15 p.m.

• Ride ticket & beer sales end 10:30 p.m.

• Ballwin Days 2011 closes for the day

SATURDAY • JUNE 4 7:30 a.m.

• 30th annual run at Vlasis Park, presented by ELCO Chevrolet Cadillac and Wellbridge 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Ballwin Days shuttle buses 10 a.m.

• West County Senior Center bingo – dining tent • Outstanding Senior Award – dining tent 10:30 a.m.

• Ballwin Days 2011 opens at Vlasis Park • Pretty Baby voting resumes • Tennis Tournament resumes, presented by The Racket Man 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Kids Korner, presented by Raintree Learning Community 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Ballwin Days Art Garden, presented Renewal

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• Sand Sculpture by Dave Diederich, Joe Gregor and Steve Harting Noon to 3:30 p.m.

• Main stage entertainment, presented by West Newsmagazine Noon Senior Line Dancing 2 p.m Wildwood Dance and Arts 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Entertainment – Polka Connection – Beer Garden 6 p.m.

• Metro West Fire Protection District – Rescue demonstration 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Entertainment throughout the Park: “Stilt Walker” 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Main Stage Entertainment, presented by West Newsmagazine: “Well Hungarians” 10 p.m.

• Fireworks, presented by West County Nissan 10:15 p.m.

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Kids Korner rocks with Radio Disney SUNDAY • JUNE 5 Bikes and Blues 8 a.m.

• Tennis Tournament Resumes, presented by The Racket Man 10 a.m.

•Bike Race registration starts and closes for each race 15 minutes before each race 11 a.m.

• Ballwin Days 2011 opens at Vlasis Park • Pretty Baby voting resumes • A Race – the fast and furious, 50 minutes 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Ballwin Days shuttle buses 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Ballwin Days Art Garden 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Kids Korner, presented by Raintree Learning Community Noon to 5 p.m.

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• C Race -True Beginners, 40 minutes 2:30 pm Pretty Baby Voting Ends 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Main Stage Entertainment – Presented by and the Wolf Public House 1 p.m.

• The Rockin’ Jake Band with special guests Rich McDonough and Alvin Jett 4 p.m.

• Jeremiah Johnson with The Sliders 6 p.m.

• Pretty Baby Awards at the Rotary Tent • Sand Sculpture destruction 6:30 p.m.

• Ride ticket & beer sales end 7 p.m.

• Ballwin Days 2011 closes. See you next year!

KIDS KORNER SCHEDULE

Kids Korner is the free area designed for our younger festival guests. Kids Korner is located beside the playground, near the shuttle bus and Arts & Crafts areas, toward the north end of Vlasis Park.

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• Lowe’s Home Improvement – activity • St. Louis County Public Library – games & art • Raintree Learning Community – activity • Endangered Wolf Center – display & activity • Wildlife Rescue Center – display & game 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• “Mr. Saxophone” Noon to 2 p.m.

• “Ruffy,” River City Rascals Mascot – photos and prizes 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• “Radio Disney Road Crew,” featuring Rockin’ Road Crew Van, prizes, and hot tunes, presented by “Renewal by Anderson” 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• “Cinderella Princess” – autographs & photos 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tekno Bubbles SUNDAY, JUNE 5 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Lowe’s Home Improvement – activity • St. Louis County Public Library – games & art • Raintree Learning Community – activity • Endangered Wolf Center – display & activity • Wildlife Rescue Center – display & game Noon to 6 p.m.

• Stray Rescue - Adopt a Pet tent Noon to 1 p.m.

• “Elmo” – autographs & photos 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• “Jeff the Juggler,” juggling everything but the kitchen sink 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

“World Bird Sanctuary,” presented by Missouri American Water

The Ballwin Days Kids Korner will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., June 4 and Sun., June 5. Brought to you by Raintree Learning Community, the Kids Korner will feature complimentary entertainment and fun activities for the whole family.

On Saturday, Kids Korner will kick off with the music of Mr. Saxophone. Then, the place will start rocking from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the Radio Disney Rockin’ Crew Van. They will play music, have dance contests and fun games and give away a bunch of cool stuff. Also appearing on Saturday will be Ruffy, the River City Rascals mascot, and Cinderella, for photos, prizes and autographs. Saturday will wrap up with a Tekno Bubble Extravaganza.

On Sunday, the fun starts with an appear-

ance from Elmo. Stray Rescue of St. Louis will be on location all day with a pet adoption event. Stop in and adopt one of their four-legged friends into your family. Jeff the Juggler will appear from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., juggling pretty much everything but the kitchen sink. The day will wrap up with the World Bird Sanctuary, presented by Missouri American Water, and will feature birds of prey, including a bald eagle.

The Kids Art Garden will be open both days to give children of all ages the opportunity to create original works of art as well as handy crafts, courtesy of Lowe’s and the St. Louis County Library. Snap a family photo behind The Art Garden mural, created by the Marquette High Honors Art Club. Gather information and participate in activities, hosted by the Endangered Wolf Center, Wildlife Rescue Center and the Ballwin Days sponsor, Raintree Learning Community in Ballwin.

Face painters, balloon animals and more are included in the fun at Kids Korner.

Look for the blue helium balloons. Do not miss out on any of the exciting programs featured on both days.

For more information call Linda Bruer, director of parks and recreation, at 2272743 or email lbruer@ballwin.mo.us.

Spectacular fireworks by West County Nissan For the sixth straight year, a great array of fireworks is set for Ballwin Days 2011.

Fireworks displays will light up the night sky, starting at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday night in Vlasis Park (weather and wind conditions permitting).

The displays, professionally handled by Gateway Fireworks, will be of a similar nature to the past year, with impressive 12-

to 15-minute presentations.

“We are very appreciative to West County Nissan for sponsoring the fireworks display for both nights at Ballwin Days,” Co-Chairman Darryl Holman said. “Partnerships with our business neighbors in Ballwin will continue to enable us to bring high-quality entertainment like this to the festival year after year.”

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Ballwin’s Outstanding Senior: Helen Wolff

Each year, the Ballwin Days committee honors a senior citizen for their contributions to the city and making the community a better place. This year, the Ballwin Days committee would like to congratulate Helen Wolff, who was selected for the award.

Helen, 91, and her husband, Joseph Wolff, moved to Ballwin 53 years ago.

Prior to that, the couple lived in Michigan.

Chrysler’s Plant Protection transferred Joseph to St. Louis, and Joseph passed away in 1997. Helen had three children, Connie, Peggy and Judy, and she has six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her youngest daughter Connie died two years ago from cancer at the age of 56, which has been very hard on Helen.

“My mother has been an inspiration to not only myself and my family, but to everyone she has come into contact within our community,” said Helen’s oldest daughter Judy, who nominated Helen for this year’s award. “She has not only been committed to but also worked tirelessly on the Ballwin Days committee, the Golf Tournament, and the Ballwin committee booth.”

Helen worked for the city of Ballwin for 25 years, from 1982 to 2007. She worked at the original Ballwin Pool as a cashier and also worked the pre-pool season making resident ID cards at the golf course. After North Pointe opened in 2003, she worked as a hostess for children’s birthday parties.

In addition to her Ballwin Days volunteer experience, she devoted countless hours to helping with parks and recreation special events.

“I really enjoyed working for the city of Ballwin,” Helen said. “I had a lot of fun with the people I worked with.”

Helen has been a member of the Ball-

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win Days committee for more than 20 years. She worked in the committee booth during many hot summers in St. Louis.

She enjoyed the smiles on the children’s faces as she gave out prizes, books and lollipops.

“It was just wonderful,” Helen said. “I loved giving gifts to little kids.”

Helen is currently active at the local Senior Center, playing bingo every Monday and Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, she volunteers her time calling bingo.

She plans on volunteering her time once again on Sat., June 4, as bingo has been added to senior festivities this year.

She is involved with her church, Holy Infant, and she attends the First Wives Ministry, which gets together once a month for fellowship at local restaurants.

Helen has made a difference in the lives of so many people – her family, neighbors, friends and the Ballwin community. She said that she “loves living in the city of Ballwin.” The city of Ballwin is lucky to have such a special woman as a resident.

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30th Annual Ballwin Days Run is a blast from the past The 2011 Ballwin Days 5-Mile Run, brought to you by ELCO Chevrolet/Cadillac and Wellbridge, starts at 7:30 a.m. on Sat., June 4. In addition to the 5 Mile, the Adult 1- Mile Sprint/Run returns, beginning at approximately 8:45 a.m. The traditional Youth 1- Mile Fun Run will take place approximately 10 to 15 minutes following the completion of the adult mile.

Copies of the registration form and course maps are available on the website.

Participants also can register in person at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons or on race day from 6:45 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. at the committee booth in the park. Packet pickup is available from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thurs., June 2 at The Wolf Public House, and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri., June 3 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons.

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••• The Kemp Auto Museum hosts Big Truck Day to benefit Operation Food Search from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., June 12, at the museum (16955 Chesterfield Airport Road). Kids and truck-lovers of all ages are invited to the free family-friendly event, which includes face painting, live music and some of the area’s largest and loudest big trucks. Call 537-1718 or visit kempautomuseum.org.

••• The Katy Trail Father’s Day Family Bike Ride is on Sun., June 19 starting at multiple trailheads. The second annual ride benefits prostate cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. Registration is $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the ride. To register,

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••• The inaugural Harrah’s High Steaks BBQ Bash is on Sat., June 11th on the Harrah’s Casino parking lot (777 Casino Center Drive in Maryland Heights). Amateurs and professionals compete for “High Steaks” payouts, which will be a total of $20,000 distributed between four main categories (ribs, chicken, pork steak, Chefs Choice), Peoples Choice and Grand Champion Awards. Call Frank Schmer at 2566564 to register a team.

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••• A Silver Screen Matinee featuring Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” is at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.) on Fri., May 27 at West County Family YMCA. The movie is free and popcorn and water can be purchased for $1. Visit ymcastlouis.org or call 532-3100.

••• The Eureka Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free showing of “Shrek Forever After” at 8:45 p.m. (kick-off celebration at 7:45 p.m.) on Fri., May 27 on the lawn of City Hall. Call 938-6775 or email

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••• The Chesterfield department of Parks and Recreation hosts a showing of “Despicable Me” at dusk on Fri., June 10 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Visit chesterfield.mo.us.

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••• The Ballwin Police Department hosts its fifth annual Charity Golf Scramble to benefit The Backstoppers at 12:15 p.m. on Mon., June 20 at the Ballwin Community Golf Course. The cost is $75 per golfer or $300 per team; prizes are featured. The St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders are present and lunch and dinner are included. For details or to register contact Officer Rob Rogers at (314) 605-1450 or rrogers@ballwin. mo.us or Officer Dan Hawk at 207-2318 or dhawk@ballwin.mo.us.

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Picasso’s Bistro’s Mediterranean fare is just what the doctor ordered

By SUZANNE CORBETT Step into Picasso’s Bistro and the first thing you may notice is its subtle heart décor. Abstract paintings of hearts are hung on the walls – a subtle approach Dr. Melda Dolan, a cardiologist and Picasso’s Bistro chef and owner, has taken to introduce her healthier gourmet Mediterranean menu emphasizing fresh fish, meats, vegetables and olive oils.

“These are the foods I grew up eating in Istanbul,” Dolan said. “Cooking fresh and using nothing out of a can is how we cook throughout the Mediterranean, and it’s how I cook here – using all fresh foods and olive oil in place of butter.”

Dolan’s lighter approach does not sacrifice flavor. Full flavor with less fat are found in many of Picasso’s signatures dishes, as Derya’s Tuna Tartar, Chicken with Eggplant, and Ciappino – Mediterranean fish stew filled with a mix of clams, mussels, scallops, calamari and shrimp.

“I grew up by the water so we ate a lot of fish. It’s the Mediterranean style of eating and the reason there’s a lot

Picasso’s Bistro 138 Chesterfield Towne Center • Chesterfield (636) 532-5353 Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues. – Fri. Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tues. – Thurs.; 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Fri. – Sat. Brunch: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sun. www.picassosbistro.com

of fish on the menu,” said Dolan, who imports two specialty fishes from the Aegean – sea bream and bransini.

“Both are wonderful white flesh fishes that have a delicate flavor that are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids. That’s good for your heart.”

Those signature fishes are grilled Mediterranean-style, served whole with sautéed spinach and shitake mushrooms. Mussels steamed with white wine, tomato, saffron, garlic and olive oil is another authentic dish Melda recommends. Rounding out the menu’s seafood catch are salmon, shrimp and sea bass.

Picasso’s also offers certified Angus beefsteaks, veal, pork and chicken entrees. All have been given makeovers using healthier preparations for sauces and are paired with vegetable garnitures.

“The trick is lightening up traditional heavier sauces by using olive oil instead of butter,” said Dolan who emphasized red meats in most diets can be enjoyed in moderation.

Dolan’s lighter take on steak is the Filet Maison, a 9-ounce tenderloin sauced in a Dijon mustard brandy sauce. Another dish with a lighter touch is the Veal Piccata prepared with the classic white wine, caper and lemon sauce. Poultry fans will appreciate Chicken Valdostana, which enrobes chicken breast with a white wine sauce before topping it with mushrooms and artichokes.

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17322 Manchester Road

(636) 458-3809

On a VOP call PrOfessiOnal!

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Home Repairs • Plumbing • Electrical Carpentry • Painting • Windows & Doors Appliances • Roof Repairs • Decks & More!

Certified Aquascape Contractor • “Family Owned & Operated” • Fully Insured

Driveway & (314) 822-0849 Patio

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Specializing In:

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Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements Additions • Custom Carpentry Free Estimates G.A. Chott & Associates, Inc.

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WEGENER ASPHALT PAVING , INC.

Your Stairs

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Professional Painters, Drywall Hangers & Tapers

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31 Years of Professional Service

Paving • Sealing • Excavating

at Reasonable Prices Residential • Commercial • Subdivision Work

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From the Simple....To the Most Extravagant

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Care managers and clinical staff available. Bonded & insured.

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Located near Manchester & Clarkson Rds. Available 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Lots of References!

Call Jill for more information.

(636) 346-1299.

Electric

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Great References. 30 years in the cleaning industry says a lot.

Call

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Attorney Attorney has clients who buy residential/commercial real estate in any condition or situation. Also promissory notes, unpaid judgments and structured settlements.

Call or email Roger at Wallach & Associates, P.C. 314-308-2900 or roger@wallachpc.com.

Automotive

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Computer Services Specializing in Home Offices and Small Businesses.

County Computer Consulting LLC, can support your computers and networks.

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call Mike at 636-675-7641 Service at your home or office for: • PC problems or set-up • PC won't start or connect

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$30 diagnostic charge only for first ½ hour Day, evening and weekend appointments available.

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For Rent 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 314-922-8344.

Garage Services WEST COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Proudly serv-

ing West County since 1980.

Springs, cables, electric openers.

Door replacement. Evening & weekend service available. Call 636-388-9774

Hauling Skips Hauling & demolition!

Serving the Bi-State Area including St. Charles County.

Appliances, furniture, debris, construction/ rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! 10, 15 and 20 cubic yard rolloff dumpsters. All type clean outs & hauling! Affordable, dependable and available! No conditions! 20 yrs. service.

Toll free 1-888-STl-JUNK (888-785-5865) or 314-644-1948

J & J HAULING

WE HAUL IT ALL Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, appliances, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties, fencing, decks.

Garage & Basement Clean-up Neat, courteous, affordable rates.

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call 636-236-8784

Handyman Minor Repairs, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting, FREE Estimates, West County Area

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(636) 227-1173

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DON ' T BR EAK Y O U R BA C K !

Total Landscape Makeovers!

One-Time Service by

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No Excuses For A Dirty House!

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Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

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1 Story Ranch Homes Power Washed For Only $95.00!

PHONE: (636) 230-3588 CELL: (314) 799-4334

Call Mike Today

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Help Wanted

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State Farm Agent in Ballwin seeking energetic person to market, sell and service. 20 to 30 hours per week with full-time potential. Call Steve at 314-324-8448 or fax resume to 636-227-5488.

We Also Clean And Stain Decks/Fences!

Handyman PDQ

Lawn/ Landscaping

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Ever thought of you or your child appearing in print ads, commercials, TV/films?

Our Agency develops, markets & places people ages 3mos. thru adults Accepting applications for all sizes & heights

Beginners welcome!

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MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC. Spring Clean-Up, Mulching, Aeration, Trimming, Edging, Weeding, Leaf & Tree Removal, Sod Installation, Planting, Grass Cutting $25 & Up! Retaining Walls, Paver Patio, Decorative Gravel, Stone & Brick work, Drainage work & More! FREE ESTIMATES

636-699-5189

Factory Direct Wood Cabinets

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Save 50% off list price or more!

Visit our showrooms!

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Call Chesterfield resident,

Kalemis enviroscapes Complete Landscape Services

314-567-3666 • Free Estimates Property clean-up, fertilizing, mulching, weed control, pruning, seeding, sodding & leaf removal. Revitalization of old, tired & overgrown landscapes. Mowing. Creative landscapes & installations - patios, walkways, lighting, irrigation, retaining walls

Erosion & Drainage Control • Installation of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals

Residential & Commercial Properties We make it easy going green.

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Lawn/ Landscaping

LUIS GODINA

Lawn Mowing & Maintenance

SPRING CLEAN-UP! Trim Bushes • Mulch first cut fREE with one year agreement!

314-365-7524

•Retaining Walls •Driveways •Walks •Concrete & Pavers •Sod •Hauling •Mulch •Topsoil •Rock •Decorative Rock •Bobcat Work •Grading •Drainage •Erosion •Pool Fill-Ins Specializing in Retaining Walls and Paver Patios

UNDERWOOD LANDSCAPING

Lawn Care & Installation.

314-849-5387 Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Residential & Commercial

Mulch - All Types available. Delivery and dump and/or spread.

Storm Damage Cleanup available. 573-631-0291.

Painting Services Kohn's Painting 20 yrs. experience. Interior/ Exterior. Strip/ hang wallpaper.

Drywall. Free estimates Insured. 314-837-4432 or 314-954-4432.

Member of the Better Business Bureau

Bobcat Services

Family Owned & Operated.

10+ years experience.

Fully Insured.

Call Ron 636-299-3904

Mike's Lawn Service Dependable, Responsible Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, spring yard clean-up Seeding/ Fertilzation References

Call 636-346-9704

Professional Outdoor Services SPRING CLEAN-UP

*Mowing and Fertilization *Landscape Installation & Retaining Walls *Brush Pruning & Clearing

636-466-2050

Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing

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Surveying

PA I N T I N G

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West Wildwood Surveying, LLC

Reasonable rates Free consultation All services available Keep your pets stress-free in their own home.

Great for older dogs.

Call for appointment.

Outboundarys Septic Designs • Site Plans Tree Preservation Foundation Stake Out and Spots

We take care of Pets in your home Where Pets Prefer

Edward Weman, P.L.S., President

3 rooms $490 includes paint Call Today

314-651-0261 since 1992

Jim's Paint & Trim Service Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

• Landscape Design & Installation

www.stlouishousepainters.com

636-527-2501

Senior discount!

Owner / operator specializing in interior painting, decorative & faux painting, wall textures, Ceiling/Wall Repair, concrete staining.

Design consultation.

Insured. References.

FREE ESTIMATES 314-397-3868

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Riverside Painting

• Drainage Work • Landscape Lighting • Mole Trapping

Residential Interior and Exterior Painting.

Insured.

(636) 296-5050

We just keep

Fast Free Estimates PEDRO MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING A Cut Above! Year round Lawn Maintenence, leaf, bush & tree removal, spring clean-up. Mowing, mulching, bush & tree trimming, edging, retaining walls, drainage work, patios, fence installation/ repair and more.

636-237-5160 or 636-519-9190

Call Ken 636-391-1746 Gary smith

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Pet Services

FULLY INSURED

25 years experience Fully Insured • Owner/Operator

Valley Landscape Co. Mowing, leaf removal, mulching, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning! (636) 458-8234

Painting Services

Complete Lawn Maintenence for Commerical & Residential Leaf Clean Up, Leaf Vacuuming, Aeration, Overseeding, Seeding, Fertilizing, Sodding, Mowing, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Planting, Brush Removal, Edging, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Draining Work

#1 In Quality, Service & Reliability Est. 1995 for a Free Estimate

Call 314-426-8833

M I E N E R LANDSCAPING

Spring Clean-Up! Rock walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, e tc. Fr iendl y ser vice, with attention to detail.

C a l l T o m 636.938.9874

DECK STAINING • BY BRUSH ONLY No Spraying • No Rolling • No Mess

314-591-0009

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking.

POOP'R SCOOP'R Services Available! Insured

West County Pet Care 636-394-6852 314-401-5516

Piano Lessons PIANO LESSONS: Masters Degree in Composition w/ Piano major, 5 yrs. in Europe, 30 yrs. teaching experience, all ages. Taught music theory and piano at college level.

Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur 636-458-0095

Plumbing MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers.

Basement bathrooms, Outdoor faucets. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured.

No Job Too Large or Too Small. (314) 288-9952

I LOVE TO PAINT!!

Professional Painting

Pet Services

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service.

Call anytime: 314-409-5051

Wall & Ceiling Combo Special!

• Paints, Glazes and More • • Cabinetry & Furniture Too • • Affordable Quality •

Wags to Riches

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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 636-322-9784

Full Service Mobile Grooming Spa on Wheels.

We offer: Pet/show clips, aroma therapy baths, nail clipping and grinding, teeth cleaning, high velocity drying & more! We come to you any day of the week at anytime.

For the pampering your pet deserves, call

636-980-7040

Yucko’s

WE BUY SCRAP METAL Copper, Alum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Lead & Car Batteries.

FREE drop-off for steel, vinyl & cardboard.

Top of the Line Name Brands Only!

Drywall Repair and Lead Abatement Contractor

FREE Estimates

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636.394.6090

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Tree Services Tree and Stump Removal

Storm Clean-Up, Tree Trimming & Hauling

Insured • Free Estimate

County Stump Removal

(314) 799-1461 www.BallwinTreeService.com

Tuckpointing

MILBOURN

TUCKPOINTING

Chimneys, Walls, Spot & Solid Waterproofing, Caulking Do Own Work • No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted

314-484-1548 Waterproofing

Top Notch Waterproofing & Foundation Repair LLC. Foundation cracks, sub-pump systems, structural & concrete repairs. Serving Missouri for 15 yrs. Call for free estimate 636-281-6982. Finally, a contractor who is honest and leaves the job site clean. We offer Lifetime Warranties.

25 Truitt Dr., Eureka, MO 63025

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Open M-Sat 9-5.

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Roofing

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

Landscape Design and Installation

FREE ESTIMATES (636)296-5050

We handle your design needs, professionally trained. Faux finishes, texturing, marbling, graining. Interior & exterior, insured, FREE estimates. All work done by owner. 26 years experience. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-640-4085

THREE DECADES OF QUALITY WORK

We Use Environmentally Friendly - NO VOC Paints

Retaining Walls • Paver Patios

A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpapering

Full service grooming in your home...

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2317 WildWood ForeSt - glenCoe Stunning 1 ½ story on 3 acres, 4 bed, 4 bath w/ walk out LL with rec room w/ gas fireplace, wetbar, wine cooler, 18 x 14 media rm & a must see!

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18211 Wild horSe Creek - CheSterField Wow! One of a Kind Equestrian estate on Executive style home w/ 6 stall barn & infinity pool in the heart of Chesterfield Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Tom Shaw, Jr (314) 283-5064

706 WyCliFFe - CheSterField One of a kind 1 ½ story in the heart of Wildwood! 4 bed, 4 bath & dream kitchen. 2 story great room w/ fantastic view, bookcases, wetbar, sunroom w/ gas fireplace, & more!

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232 larimore valley - CheSterField Beautifully updated 4 bed, 4 bath atrium ranch on 3.45+/- scenic acres w/ finished LL w/ 3 decks & screened in porch.

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745 Coventry ridge rd - villa ridge Wow! One of a kind 1.5 story, 4 bed on 5+/- acres. Magnificent for a horse property & top of the line quality home!

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1018 Savonne Ct– CheSterField Stunning 1.5 story home w/ 5 bed, 5 bath w/ Chef’s dream kitchen. Finished LL walks out to beautiful pool and large yard!

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4325 Fox Creek rd - WildWood One of a Kind Executive 1 1/2 story home on approx. 20+/- acres, 5 bed, 7 bath, 8 car garage Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Tom Shaw, Jr (314) 283-5064

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18308 Wild horSe Creek rd - WildWood Private 1.5 story home on 3 acres w/ 4 bed, 4 bath for lease or purchase.

This home is a gem in the heart of Chesterfield and a must see!

Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

18060 BaBler WoodS - WildWood Updated 4 bed, 5 bath multi level home on 3+/- acres is a stones throw away from Babler State Park & in the heart of Wildwood!

Matt Shaw (314) 503-4872

16800 manCheSter rd– WildWood 1 acre lot located in Wildwood Town Center. Highly Motivated Seller!

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New Bank Owned Price Ranch style DetacheD Villas $277,500 | Lot 3

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Directions- Take Hwy 100 (Manchester Road) to Hwy. 109 South. Turn right at the New College Avenue stop light. Turn left at Generations Drive and follow to the entrance of Meadows of Wildwood. The sales center and clubhouse are to the right.

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13021 Mason View Court Town & Country • $2,200,000 Elegant all brick Johnson custom built 1.5 sty on 1.5 acres, 5+ BR, pool, spa, finished w/o LL, media rm, bar, wine cellar & putting green

409 Conway Wold Byway Creve Coeur • $759,900 Very updated Berkley built 2 stry, 9'ceiling on main & 2nd flrs, 4+ BRs, 3.5 B, finished w/o LL with BR & B, 3 car garage, circle drive

200 Saint Andrews Drive • St. Albans

16703 Deveronne Circle Chesterfield • $414,900 Immaculate 2 story 4 bedroom beatuty in Chesterfield Farms Sundivision

275 Cheval Square Drive Chesterfield • $395,000 A 1.5 story Gem with finished lower level in Chesterfield Farms Subdivision

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Private 3.8 Acres! Motor Court finished with CobbleType Pavers. Two-Story Entry in this Atrium Styled Ranch. “SO MANY OUTSTANDING FEATURES IN THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME” Kitchen equipped w/ Viking, SubZero, Bosch, Granite countertops-its all here. Walk out of the kitchen area into the Hearth Room with a Stone Fireplace or into the Sun Room, which overlooks the Pool House, that is totally staged for your enjoyment & compliments the beautiful “Salt Water Pool” and a Gazebo with an outdoor “SPA”. The Lower Level features a Stunning Game Room & Family Room w/ a Bar, Workout Room, Sauna, Private Indoor SPA, Theatre/Media Room, Sound System throughout! Poker Room w/ a bar. Wine Cellar.

It’s ALL here, even your own putting green off of the Pool area!

Call PHYLLIS or KRIS for an appointment today!

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305 Remington Way Dr. - Ballwin - $425,000 133 Apache Dr. - Pacific - $320,000 Pristine “like new” one owner 2sty in Gorgeous 2-story with brick exterior, circular Remington Place! First class upgrades, huge drive on 1.4 acres! Custom kitchen, big, mstr suite, bonus room. Over 3600 sq. ft.! bright open floor plan.

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262 Cleta Ct. - Ballwin - $190,000 Meticulously maintained ranch on private Ballwin cul-de-sac! Vaulted ceilings, new roof, new appliances, updated baths and kitchen!

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331 Jefferson Ave. - Valley Park - $192,500 Charming country setting on large lot, includes addl. side lots! Updated kitchen, finished LL, newer windows and roof.

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1507 Wild Berry Ct. - Ballwin - $190,000 Bright 1.5 story on quiet cul-de-sac! Huge great room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Updated kitchen.

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12529 Robinview Ct. - Creve Coeur - $299,000 380 Genoa Dr. - Ballwin - $178,000 Fabulous 2-sty on cul-de-sac! Large rear Updated beauty in Ballwin! Big, bright and deck, FP, updated kitchen, great neighbor- open. 2 fireplaces, finished LL with wet bar, hood.

2.5 baths, beautifully updated kitchen.

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16496 Walnut Rail • Chesterfield • $500,000 Ranch on lake in Chesterfield! 4000+ living space, updated, maintained! Terri Rea-314-374-5128

Jean R o s e Nakis Brady # 8 Copper Lantern Ct. • Wildwood • $265,000 Well maintained executive two story on cul de sac!

Fabulous curb appeal!

Jean Nakis 314-452-7710 or Rose Brady 314-520-0535

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433 Whitestone Farm Dr. • Chesterfield • $600,000 5 Bdr. 6 Ba, 2 Story. Granite 42”cabs. Some wood.

Bonus room. Fin. Lower Level, Flat Yard!

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1439 Chesterfield Estates Dr. • Chesterfield • $464,900 Great 5 Bdr. 5 Ba 2 Story. Some wood flrs. Fin. LL, Lrg Deck, Nice Yard. MUST SEE! Candy Citrin -314-518-0675

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