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Justice and Injustice A heartbreaking social statistic is that children on welfare have only about half as many words per day directed at them as the children of working-class families – and less than one-third as many words as children whose parents are professionals. This is especially painful in view of the fact that scientists have found that the actual physical development of the brain is affected by how much interaction young children receive. Even if every child entered the world with equal innate ability, by the time they were grown they would nevertheless have very different mental capabilities. Innate ability is the ability that exists at the moment of conception, but nobody applies for a job or for college admission at the moment of conception. Even between conception and birth, other influences affect the development of the brain, as well as the rest of the body. The mother’s diet and her intake of alcohol or drugs affects the unborn child. Differences in the amount of nutrition received in the womb create differences even between identical twins. Where one of these identical twins is born significantly heavier than the other, and the lighter one falls below some critical weight, the heavier one tends to have a higher IQ in later years. They may be the same weight when they become adults, but they didn’t get the same nutrition back when their brains were first developing. Inequalities have so many sources that this fact undermines the simple dichotomy between believing that some people are innately inferior and believing that discrimination or other social injustices account for economic and social differences. Yet people who are afraid of being considered racists, or believers that the lower classes are born inferior, often buy the notion that only the sins of “society” can explain why some people end up so much better off than others. Decades ago, Edward Banfield pointed out how the different ways that children from different classes are raised helps or hinders them in their later life. Yet he was demonized by the intelligentsia for saying what most people would consider only common sense. While it is heartbreaking to think of the large differences in ability and behavior that can be created by the way different parents

raise their children, it is no less heartbreaking to think of other social differences that go back to the way kids are brought up. For example, anyone who watches the television program “Cops” will see an endless succession of real losers who wreck their lives and the lives of others through sheer irresponsibility and lack of self-control. When one of these losers is being chased on the highway by a couple of police cars, and with a police helicopter overhead, you wonder why he doesn’t just stop and give it up before his crazy driving kills himself or someone else. But you also have to wonder what his parents were doing while he was growing up that they couldn’t raise him to become a rational adult. A majority of the men in prison came from fatherless families. In some cosmic sense, it may not be entirely their fault that they took the wrong road. But that doesn’t change the fact that it was the wrong road – or make it any less dangerous to turn them loose. No doubt such concerns are behind efforts to “rehabilitate” prisoners or substitute “crime prevention” programs instead of incarceration. But magic words do not create magic realities. Innocent people have been killed by “rehabilitated” criminals who had been set free. And “prevention” programs do not prevent anything other than putting dangerous people behind bars. The pretense of having solutions can be more dangerous than the problem. Yet there are whole armies of shrinks and social workers whose jobs depend on pretending that they have answers, even when no one has answers. In terms of broader social policy, we need to make a sharp distinction between saying that some people are victims of a tragic fate and saying that they are victims of discrimination by employers, bias in the courts or the sins of other individuals they encounter. Scapegoating other people is not likely to help – and it can distract attention from the real problems, which are too serious to misdiagnose.

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cept of states’ rights, an idea lost in the past To the Editor: few decades, needs to again surface its ugly (Editor’s note: West Newsmagazine was head, and the Reids, Pelosis, and McConcopied on this letter to Linda Lelonek, prin- nells need to represent their constituents cipal of Parkway West Middle School.) and Claire McCaskill needs to represent ours. She was ordered by a senator from Dear Miss Linda, Nevada to vote against the wishes of those Residents of the Manors of Broadmoor who elected her. That is not the way the apartment building that suffered a fire on framers of the Constitution intended. Her April 13 were totally surprised on May 24, loyalties should be to the citizens of Misa few days after we returned home, when souri, not the party she chooses to be part a contingent of your delightful students of. The interests of the citizens of the state visited our lobby to deliver in person to transcend party labels. This was the case each resident a beautiful “Welcome Home” 60 years ago when Kennedy was president note and gift basket. Your young people of all the people, Republican and Demowere very sweet, helping some of us with crat alike. our baskets to our units. Our faith in the Senator Brown of Massachusetts recently young citizens of our country was restored voted for the finance package. Senator by the thoughtful acts of kindness by your Snow frequently votes against the Repubstudents. lican Party, but they represented the people I would be remiss if I did not also who elected them. I expect to disagree with express to you personally, and to your very the people from Massachusetts, it’s crimihelpful staff and students, our grateful nal for their senator to also disagree with appreciation for the hospitality and many them. This idea that there are only two kindnesses shown to the residents of our philosophies in this country, one Demoapartment building on the day of the fire. crat and one Republican, is wrong. All To be given such loving care and con- ideas need to be heard, discussed, argued cern for our welfare was truly appreciated. and fought over and at the end of the day, May I, therefore, on behalf of my 18 neigh- voted on by the 535 people that represent bors at 2323 Manor Grove Drive, again say the voters of this country. “thank you” to our wonderful neighbors at Unions have an inordinate power because Parkway West Middle School. of the amount of money that they can raise May you all enjoy a safe and joyful and donate to the Democratic Party, as do summer vacation. God bless dear friends other groups in this country, and as long as one and all! we live by and support party politics, those Yours with our blessings and love, groups will dictate policy. Most people Val W. Lammert would be angry as hell if AT&T were to Chesterfield tell you who the next president would be but don’t say a word when union bosses donate a hundred million dollars and field The will of the people thousands to advocate for a specific canTo the Editor: didate. Where was the public outcry, the After reading an article about the Repub- media’s outrage, when the SEIU attempted lican Party and the fear that with the elec- to intimidate tea party attendees? Who tion of a number of tea party candidates was screaming when Black Panthers, Mitch McConnell may not be able to dressed in black combat garb and carrying exercise “rigid voting discipline,” I say, night sticks, were intimidating voters at “Hurrah for that!” several voting places? Never in the history Wouldn’t it be great to have senators of this country has the media allowed speand congressmen who actually represent cial interest groups who bully, intimidate the wishes, opinions and desires of the and bribe without being splashed across people who elected them to office rather the front page of every newspaper and TV than Mitch McConnell? Should a handful in this country. It is truly a sad day in the of men in back rooms be determining the body politic. future of those of us in Missouri? The conMy dad was a railroad employee his entire life and as such, a default Democrat. He had no ideas of his own, no other thought than that of the Democratic Party. In 1948, he stood there looking at me, flatfooted, and said, “If Hitler were alive and running as a Democrat, I would be obli-

gated to vote for him.” In New Orleans, we watched a congressman re-elected who was, without a doubt, a thief; a congressman in Pennsylvania who accused our troops of murder and mayhem and used his position to enrich his family and friends. Why were these men re-elected? Because the majority of the voters of their district was made up of people like my father who vote out of selfinterest and ignorance. If it seems like I’m picking on Democrats, it is only because they are the party in power. Our current crop of politicians, be they Republican or Democrat, are by their very nature dishonest, constantly walking the line between jail and just making bad law. Where are the Woodwards and the Bernsteins of the world? It seems they have hung up their spurs and been replaced by ideologues who firmly believe “the ends justify the means.” Rick and Ann Standal Ballwin

Playing the race card

To the Editor: Since the Rand Paul victory in the Kentucky primary, the Democrats and their media cohorts have twisted the Libertarian ideology into a racist policy that indirectly sums up the Republican platform. The Republican platform promotes ideals that successful and prosperous citizens make America a stronger country. How ironic – two of the biggest race hustlers, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, are rolled out for commentary on racism and the Republican Party. News flash: Racism cuts across all party lines and demographics. I do not believe most Americans are racist. America is the only country in the world that welcomes legal immigrants and provides all the tools necessary for them to achieve their dreams. As long as you are a card carrying Democrat, racial disparities are exempted from scrutiny. Remember Joe Biden’s description of Sen. Obama that he is “clean and articulate.” Joe Biden’s racist remark elevated him to the vice-presidency. I can guarantee you, if a Republican made those same remarks, he or she would have been politically lynched. This phony, ginned-up outrage is getting old and actually humorous to watch. Let’s get to the point. Democrats are scared to death that their socialist dreams of transforming America maybe stifled or

hopefully, stopped in November. Playing the race card diverts our attention away from President Obama’s failed policies. Too many false promises and failed programs, initiated by the Democrats, costing billions in spending, have not improved our economic situation over the past 18 months. Patricia Bollozos Wildwood

Balancing act

To the Editor: I had to chuckle at the letters from Messrs. Huetteman and Weinstroer in the May 26 issue complaining that the West Newsmagazine needs more “balance” from what they believe is too-conservative content. I assume they also quickly forwarded letters to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, insisting that it balance its far-left position as well. Haven’t seen their names in the PD’s Letters section, yet, but I’ll keep looking. Joseph Elstner Ballwin To the Editor: Back when I served as editor of the Central Point (Ore.) Times, one of our local councilmen came into our offices and asked, “Are you a Republican paper or a Democrat paper?” A tad surprised, I asked her what she meant. She responded, “We already have a Democrat paper in Medford; what the valley needs is a good Republican paper.” I told her as editor, I’d call every issue as I saw them and figured she’d agree part of the time and disagree the rest of the time. Mr Huetteman’s letter in your May 26 edition reminded me of that encounter. Personally, I like West Newsmagazine the way it is and look forward to reading it every week. Keep calling things the way you see them, keep running the news and columns as you see fit, and keep the balance of letters that you currently present. If Mr Huetteman really doesn’t like your “one-sided” approach to the news out here in this side of town, he can always turn to that quaint little alternative paper, the Post-Dispatch. I have no doubt he’ll find plenty of balance there. Mark Morgan Manchester Former editor, Central Point News Times; Snoqualmie Valley (Wash.) Record

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Jobless recovery Last week, the Labor Department released it latest look at current unemployment numbers, and the results were staggering. On first glance, the numbers appear to be improving. The overall unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent, making the headlines look better. However, even the most cursory glance at the report reveals just how serious this national problem remains. Even though new hiring lifted payrolls by 431,000 jobs in May, job creation by the private sector increased at the slowest pace since the beginning of the year. Why? Because almost all of the jobs created in May came from the government hiring 411,000 census workers. Sadly, these are temporary jobs and are very short term in nature. Private sector employers remain fearful and are reluctant to hire new workers. Further, the drop in the overall rate reflects the fact that many of the unemployed have simply given up looking for work. This devastating report shows that we cannot have a robust recovery without private sector job creation. Currently, there are an estimated 15 million people out of work and an uncountable number underemployed. How can this be? President Obama and the democratically controlled Congress spent $787 billion on The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This socalled “stimulus plan” was promised by the president himself to keep unemployment below 8 percent. There can be little debate now that the program has been a colossal disaster, greatly increasing the national debt without helping the private

sector in any way to create new jobs. The administration in power in Washington simply has no understanding of the world of commerce. Their individual and collective lack of experience at running a business or meeting a payroll shows every time they act and speak. Small and large business are not the bad guys in America; they are the employers that create jobs and wealth and share it with their employees and investors. These days, because of the Obama administration and the Democratic Congress, businesses at all levels are forced to operate in a climate of uncertainty. Every discussion and initiative puts fear into the hearts of business owners and executives across America. Obamacare kills job creation, as employers have no idea how much more health care benefits are going to cost in the future. Cap and trade discussions hurt job creation, as once again, potential employers fear significantly higher energy costs to operate their businesses. Massive government debt scares prospective job creators, and the fear of higher interest rates and the costs associated with them limit new hiring. And of course, let’s not forget the impact of higher tax rates. Sadly, the policies of the current administration do nothing to foster job creation by the private sector. And what is even more troubling is they sincerely believe government can solve this problem. Of course they can, but only by staying out of the way. Without jobs, we will only continue to economically limp along without robust economic growth and without new jobs that are so desperately needed by those out of work.

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Signage was a hot topic at the May 24 Ballwin Board of Aldermen meeting. The board approved a plan to write legislation that would place a stop sign at Brass Lamp and Bright Spur Lane. The board agreed with residents in attendance who said that Brass Lamp is unsafe because it was not originally built as a through-street. Now, the road connects Henry Avenue with Baxter Road, and traffic has increased substantially. One resident said that since he has lived there, there have been eight accidents that caused cars to veer into his yard. Most of the accidents occurred when the road was wet or snowy, he said. The board agreed that a stop sign would be the most effective course for preventing accidents. A bill is expected to be considered at the board’s June 21 meeting. In other business, a sign ordinance was approved. That ordinance prohibits flashing signs, fluttering signs, moving signs

The Ballwin Board of Aldermen at its May 24 meeting discussed and tabled a bill that would allow a farmers’ market within Ballwin’s commercial district. Aldermen Jim Leahy (ward 3) and Frank Schmer (ward 2) objected to the bill on the grounds that it was too narrow, allowing only agricultural businesses to display goods.

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The Ballwin Board of Aldermen summer meeting schedule has been changed. The June 14 and June 28 meetings have been cancelled; a meeting will be held on June 21. The July 12 and July 26 meetings have been cancelled; a meeting will be held on July 19. The Aug. 9 meeting was canceled; a meeting will be held on Aug. 23. All meetings commence at 7 p.m. at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police and Court Center at 300 Park Drive in Vlasis Park.

CHESTERFIELD Field of Excllence

The Ballwin Days Committee from June 25-27 will host the annual Pretty Baby Contest at Ballwin Days. The contest is open to all children ages 3 and younger. To enter, submit a photo, 5”x7” or smaller, with the child’s name, address, phone number, and age, plus your name, on the back. Photos should be sent by June 15 to: Pretty Baby Contest, Ballwin Government Center, 14811 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011; alternatively, photos may be

The city of Chesterfield was selected as a winner of the Pioneer Athletics 2009 Field of Excellence Award for its athletic complex. The Field of Excellence Award program was established in 1998 and honors outstanding athletic fields and the crews who maintain them. Colleges, universities, high schools, and parks and recreation departments from throughout the U.S. submitted photographs, letters of recommendation and application forms describing their facilities’ detailed

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Grin and bear it on Barrett Barrett Station Road on June 1 closed to traffic just south of Manchester Road, but local residents will be able to enter and exit their subdivisions throughout the 90-day project. Gershenson Construction is removing and replacing a concrete culvert immediately south of Barrett Office Drive. Although the pavement at this location will be completely excavated, anyone residing south of the work area will have access to neighborhood streets for the duration of the closure. “We’ve received a high volume of calls from homeowners who are concerned about being able to get into and out of their subdivisions during the closure at Barrett Office Drive,” David Wrone, public information manager for the St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic, said. “But there’s no need to worry. Barrett Station Road will be open to local traffic throughout the closure, just as it’s remained open throughout the entire project. Everyone will be able to enter and leave their respective neighborhoods.”

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It’s official The new, multi-use Rock Hollow Trail Corridor in Wildwood on May 27 was dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony near Ridge Meadows Elementary School and is officially ready for pedestrians and bicyclists. The corridor stretches along the old Lawler Ford Road and terminates on the north at Ridge Road and on the south at Al Foster Memorial Trail. Pictured at the ceremony (from left) are: Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther; Great Rivers Greenway Executive Director Susan Trautman; St. Louis County Parks Director Lindsey Swanick; and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Manager Brian Stith.

ELLISVILLE Take a hike The Ellisville Bikeable Walkable Community planning team invites residents to join them for a walk through the city, beginning at 10 a.m. on Sat., July 10 at Ellisville City Hall (1 Weis Ave.). During the 1.2-mile walk, the team will discuss how current conditions affect residents’ ability to access local destinations and explore ways to create a more walkable community. In March, the city of Ellisville and Trailnet partnered to develop the Ellisville Bikeable Walkable Community Plan to guide the city in making the community more pedestrian- and bicyclist-friendly.

MANCHESTER Amphitheater plans progress The city of Manchester is planning to build a new amphitheater in the southern part of Paul A. Schroeder Park. The amphitheater will be used for the city’s summer concert series and will be open to other groups for concerts, said Eileen Collins, director of the Parks and Recreation Department. The structure will double as a pavilion. The project will feature natural seating, which will require some re-grading, Collins said. It will be covered, and the roof will have a look similar to that of the Manchester Aquatic Center. The upright posts will be made of wood and some stone. The project will be funded by a $331,000 grant from the St. Louis Municipal League and a partial match from the city of Manchester. Landscape architecture firm SWT will oversee the project’s construction. The first planning meeting was held in late May, and the city expects to begin construction by early fall. Collins said that the

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Shrouded in mystery Local group is on a misson to authenticate fabled Shroud of Turin By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES One of the greatest mysteries in the world may be solved within a couple of years. That mystery surrounds the Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma in a manner consistent with crucifixion. The creation of the body’s image on the Shroud of Turin never has been fully explained. It is kept in the Cathedral of Turin, in Italy. The subject of great controversy, the Shroud is venerated by believers and dismissed by skeptics. There are those who believe its image is that of the body of Jesus Christ. Others say it is a forgery created during the Middle Ages. In 1978, a detailed examination was carried out by a team of scientists who found no evidence of forgery and said that the image was “a mystery.” Ten years later, three separate labs conducted independent radiocarbon dating tests. Each of them came up with a different date of origin, with the dates spanning 200 years. A Chesterfield-based film company, Salt River Production Group, has begun a major project in an effort to answer the questions once and for all. The team’s aim is to re-examine the piece of cloth known as the Shroud of Turin. Together, an international group of scientists and researchers are working on a documentary series entitled, “Final Verdict – The Man in the Shroud.” The team’s intention is to re-test the Shroud to scientifically authenticate its 1st-century origins. Moreover, team members want to prove that nuclear radiation actually occurred in Christ’s tomb, thus imprinting the image on the Shroud. The team includes Chesterfield residents Chuck Neff, Arthur C. Lind and Keith Plein, and Eureka resident Mark Antonacci, a Shroud of Turin expert. Lind, a retired physicist from McDonnell Douglas Aero-

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space and the Boeing Company, and his group of scientists have developed a series of new, independent and objective experiments to explain the Shroud’s images. By using nuclear reactors, they hope to prove that the image was caused by outside radiation. “We suspect the Shroud’s image is the result of a burst of neutron radiation from inside the cloth,” Lind said. Future controlled testing, beginning this summer, is being negotiated with a prominent Midwest university in hopes of proving that: • Particle radiation irradiated the Shroud. • The event occurred in the 1st century. • The event happened in Christ’s burial tomb. Neff, a former KTVI-TV newscaster, is president and executive producer of the Salt River Production Group. “Obviously, I’m very excited to be producer of this new documentary,” Neff said. “I’ve worked on great projects in the past, but this tops them all. It’s pretty extraordinary. What’s most interesting is that Art Lind believes that he can actually show how the 1988 tests dated the Shroud incorrectly back to the Middle Ages.”

After researching the Shroud for 29 years, Antonacci, an attorney, has become one of its leading experts. He spent 20 years writing “The Resurrection of the Shroud,” which is the most comprehensive book on the subject. Antonacci is founder and president of the Resurrection of the Shroud Foundation, a non-profit corporation that has funded a number of scientific projects in connection with the Shroud. Recently, he appeared as the keynote speaker at the Shroud Conference in Italy. The group returned on May 11 from Italy, where they scheduled numerous video shoots and locations for the Shroud of Turin documentary. “We went to Turin for more video production work, and viewed the actual Shroud on display,” Plein said. “We were about 15 feet away as we videotaped the Shroud.” The worldwide premiere of “Final Verdict – The Man in the Shroud” is scheduled for January 2012. The in-depth documentary series is being produced by private donations. For more information, call (314) 373-3330 or visit resurrectionoftheshroud.com or saltriverproductions.com.

Hey, look out for that... armadillo? ‘Texan opossums’ spotted in West County By JULIE BROWN PATTON If a strange-looking “opossum” prompts a double- or triple-take, look again, because it just might be one of the increasing number of armadillos expanding into West St. Louis County. According to Native American legend, the symbol of the armadillo means “to roll with the punches.” One species within the armadillo family, the nine-banded kind, seems to have done that well, in that they are the only armadillos still actively extending their range while the other spe-

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In 1880, nine-banded armadillos lived little farther north than the Lower Rio Grande Valley on the borders of the U.S.

and Mexico. By 1905, they had moved into the western half of Texas as far as the Colorado River. They then moved across to Kansas and into Missouri and also were introduced into Florida. Robert Pierce II, University of Missouri wildlife specialist, said that armadillos originally were a species found only in South and Central America. Their range has been increasing ever since, but no one seems to understand why, due to no evidence of freedom from their enemies, overabundance of their food or rapid breeding rates. Pierce said that the nine-banded armaSee armadillo, page 52

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL The Tour of Missouri bike race, which attracted an estimated half-million spectators last year, will not occur in 2010. In the past, the event has featured hundreds of riders racing through big cities and small towns all across the state and brought Missouri much attention in the national media. It was rumored that, among other superstars of cycling, Lance Armstrong expressed some interest in being a part of this year’s race. Race organizers recently indicated that the proceedings will have to be cancelled because the Missouri General Assembly cut $7 million from the Missouri Division of Tourism’s budget. Now, $1 million in funds that were specifically allocated for the Tour of Missouri are being used to cover other parts of the independent agency’s operations. “We played an integral part in starting the tour, but this year, the budget committee decided that the tour was still worth pursuing but that it should use private money,” Missouri Division of Tourism Director Katie Steele Danner said. On May 28, the Missouri Division of Tourism released an official statement on Tour of Missouri funding, which stated, in part: “In November 2009, it was communicated to the Tour of Missouri, Inc. that funding would not be provided for the race in 2010. This provided Tour of Missouri, Inc. lead time to raise the funds needed for the 2010 event. Missouri Division of Tourism Director Katie Steele Danner has offered on multiple occasions to assist the Tour with fundraising efforts with little response.” The statement went on to say that going into fiscal year 2011, the Division of Tourism has approximately $4 million in advertising dollars and must use its “limited resources wisely to get the best possible return on investment.” For every dollar Missouri invests in marketing tourism, $46.81 is returned in visitor expenditures, Division of Tourism officials said in the statement. “With $4 million to invest in marketing our state, we must use those dollars for what we believe will do the most for the state,” officials said. “Investing one quarter of that money into the Tour of Missouri would give us a lower return on investment than we currently receive, which, in these economic times, does not make sound financial sense.” Steele Danner stated her belief that her Division’s job was to put “heads in beds” by attracting out-of-state visitors to spend

money in Missouri, and that the Tour of Missouri was not bringing in as many tourists and international visitors as organizers claim that it does. Tour of Missouri Chairman Mike Weiss disputed that notion. “Which program do they offer that will promote tourism in this state as much as the Tour of Missouri?” said Weiss, who owns the Big Shark Bicycle Company in University City. “Right now, that’s a little ambiguous.” Weiss inherited his position as the head of the race from Republican Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, who last year stepped down as head of the Tour of Missouri. In an attempt to save the race, Weiss requested various meetings with Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon, to no avail. It is alleged by some that the fact that Kinder – the likely political challenger to the governor’s seat in 2012 – was an early champion of the race is part of the reason why Nixon has refused this meeting. The governor’s spokesman, Scott Holste, denied that allegation, and said, “We are facing challenging times, so such budgetary decisions will have to be made by the independent Missouri tourism division.” Regardless, once government funding was cut, organizers of this year’s race faced the daunting prospect of either seeking private sponsorship elsewhere or canceling the event. “We could get a sponsor, but it’s a tough year, and that’s going to be difficult,” Weiss said. “We had a whole list of sponsors that said that they were interested, but they’re reluctant to pull the trigger, because now this has been so politicized.” Steele Danner indicated that she did not want the event to be cancelled this year. “I like the race,” Steele Danner said. “I’ve volunteered to work for it whenever they’ve had it before.”

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Organization holds monthly electronics drop-off in Valley By JULIE BROWN PATTON A non-profit electronics recycling organization has received Chesterfield’s 50th “Green Team” designation. The Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment (CCE) at the May 14 Chesterfield City Council meeting presented the award to Web Innovations & Technology Services (WITS). Individuals and businesses receiving the “Green Team” designation are innovators who educate and prompt consumer change by encouraging reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste materials. In 2009, WITS employees began a collection site for electronic items and computers at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. Collections are free, and drop-offs occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month, from February through November. Collections in Chesterfield have grown from 6,000 pounds in 2005 to 56 tons in 2009. Donations are tax-deductible. All recycled items are reused by lowincome families or are de-manufactured locally at the WITS facility. Angela Haas,

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Assist crew, they are encouraged to pull as far off onto the right shoulder as possible and, if safe, wait with their vehicle for a patrol truck to arrive. Drivers who are involved in a crash are encouraged to first move vehicles to the right shoulder, out of the lanes of traffic, then call *55 and get back into the vehicle. “Do not leave your vehicle,” Blair said. “We can’t help you if you are not there with your car.” The program consists of 12 trucks and operators per shift. People can receive help from Motorist Assist patrols on six interstate highways and one freeway: • I-64/Rte. 40 Rte. 94 to Downtown St. Louis • Route 364-Page Avenue I-270 to Rte. 94 • I-44 Six Flags Road to Downtown St. Louis • I-70 Mid Rivers Mall Drive to Downtown St. Louis • I-170 – all • I-270/I-255 Riverview Drive to Jefferson Barracks Bridge into Illinois • I-55 Festus (Jefferson County) to Downtown St. Louis MoDOT crews said that that in peak traffic, for every minute a lane is blocked by a disabled vehicle, 20 minutes of traffic congestion follows. During its first year of operation in 1993, eight Motorist Assist operators traveled approximately 292,000 miles in their five trucks and assisted more than 9,000 vehicles. They now cover more than 160 center lane miles. On average, operators make 31,000 stops per year.

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into police custody. The explosion was so powerful that it knocked the house off of its foundation. A home next door also suffered minor damage. Inside the house, the police found materials commonly used in the manufacturing of crystal meth. Police claimed that they already were familiar with illicit activities happening inside the home, which is located near the intersection of Big Bend and Hwy. 141 in Manchester.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON Although methamphetamine may be considered ‘the new heroin,’ true heroin abuse in St. Louis County remains problematic and significant. To train local members of the Safe School Partnership about heroin issues, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officers hosted a special session and presentation on May 27 at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield. “St. Louis County has seen an increase of heroin throughout the county,” St. Louis County Chief of Police Timothy Fitch said. “There has been an average of almost 37 heroin overdose deaths for each of the past five years, with a high of 54 deaths in 2009.” Fitch said that the highest represented group in that number is white males in the 29- to 30-year-old age group. “Being that these individuals could be the older siblings, relatives or neighbors of today’s high school students, we are concerned this problem could manifest itself in our schools,” Fitch said. Heroin is synthesized directly from the morphine in opium poppy seeds. It mimics the action of naturally occurring endorphins on the brain by producing euphoria, and it is the most addictive of all the opiates. Injection is the most effective way of using low-quality heroin, but snorting and smoking are becoming more popular, due to the risks of sharing needles.

The Safe School Partnership is a St. Louis-based collaborative agreement initiated in 1995 between entities concerned with secure and protected learning environments. The goal of the partnership is to promote and ensure safe school environments for students, faculty, administration and parents. Fitch said that because heroin use in suburban high schools across the U.S. has increased dramatically in recent years, their goal is to educate police and school officials so they can recognize heroin use and respond accordingly. In addition to spotting obvious drug paraphernalia, early signs of heroin use include changes in someone’s overall performance; poor or no personal grooming; tendency toward recklessness; and withdrawal from friends, family and activities. Specifically, people using heroin may have runny noses or constant sniffing. They also will have needle marks on arms or legs. Their speech is sometimes slurred. They may display very little motivation and no desire to form future plans, and they may be hostile toward others. Safe Schools provides a confidential hotline at 314-889-SAFE (7233) at which callers on touch-tone phones can leave private messages about safety- and drugrelated concerns, crimes or activities. The hotline is available year-round, 24 hours a day. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Circle Of Concern pantry seeks donations May demand up 26 percent By JULIE BROWN PATTON With children getting out of school for the summer, Circle Of Concern and other area food pantries brace for the seasonal rush of families needing extra food. The bad news is that donations of food, and money to buy more food, are not keeping pace with requests for help. Circle Of Concern representatives are asking community groups to hold food drives this summer to fill the organization’s pantry shelves. They said canned meat items, canned fruit, jelly, peanut butter, tomato products, and 100 percent fruit juice are especially scarce. Donations of money to buy perishable food – fresh produce, frozen meat, and milk and eggs – also are sought. Perishable items are necessary to give each family a one-week supply of nutritionally balanced foods. Circle Of Concern managers said they spend more than $10,000 a month on perishable items. Food can be dropped off at Circle Of Concern (112 St. Louis Ave. in Valley Park) until 3 p.m. on weekdays and until noon on Saturdays. Donations to buy food can be

mailed to the organization at P.O. Box 444, Valley Park MO 63088. Circle Of Concern fed 26 percent more people in May of this year than the charity helped in May 2009. Through the first five months of 2010, the number of people fed was up by 21 percent. By the end of May, the organization had fed 8,187 people – sharing 172,000 meals of food. In comparison, during 2005, Circle Of Concern fed 4,677 by May 31, sharing about 98,000 meals. Last year, the organization fed 18,000 people total. This year, the pantry expects to feed 22,000 people. Circle Of Concern Director Glenn Koenen said that West County communities have been extraordinarily generous. “Unfortunately, this year more of our neighbors need our help,” Koenen said. “And, our busiest months are still ahead of us. To respond to this record demand, we must have more food and more money to buy food.” Pantry organizers said they have seen a dramatic surge in the number of people seeking food. Charities are meeting a growing number of adults who have been out of work for so long that they have outlasted unemployment benefits. “Even when eco-

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nomic times are good, a large segment of our community requires free food to survive,” Koenen said. “Now we’ve added all the ‘new poor’ displaced by job loss and the changing work environment. Each week, we are still meeting people who have recently lost their jobs. Until the economy radically improves, we have to expect a growing number of our neighbors will depend on Circle Of Concern.” Traditionally, families with children struggle to replace the free school breakfasts and lunches they receive during the school year, Koenen said. For several years, Circle Of Concern has given these families special bags, which are stuffed with “kid friendly” items to help them meet that need.

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Chesterfield man sentenced for murder A Chesterfield man was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Tues., Jun. 1 for raping and fatally stabbing a former editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in her own home. Brian Walters, 30, pled guilty to four counts, which allowed him to avoid the death penalty. Walters had been paroled from prison two weeks before committing the murder and was living with his parents across the street from the 58-year-old journalist, Nancy Miller, in January 2008. Police claimed that Miller was sexually assaulted and killed after she walked into her condominium and interrupted an apparent burglary by Walters. Miller was a 30-year employee of the newspaper and, upon her retirement, worked with journalism students at St. Louis Community College in Forest Park.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON To publicly honor or commemorate someone special in an environmentally supportive manner, Wildwood city representatives plan to offer a new opportunity to purchase memorial benches or trees. Based on city councilmembers’ recent desire to pay tribute to a well-known St. Louis environmental champion, Roger Taylor, city staffers explored the types and costs of outdoor benches. Taylor, 68, died Feb. 22, 2010, at Bethesda Meadow nursing home in Ellisville of a degenerative central nervous system disorder. He was a Castlewood resident. During his many decades devoted to education and preservation of the Meramec River Corridor, Taylor helped lead various Missouri environmental battles, including the defeat in 1978 of the proposed Meramec Dam. Taylor served also on Missouri’s Citizens Committee for Conservation, which established the state sales tax for conservation. He was a wildlife artist, marathon canoeist, songwriter, lecturer and an author on local history and the environment. Specifically, Taylor wrote two books that detailed the story of the first white settlement in Missouri, at the mouth of the River Des Peres. Wildwood’s Planning/Economic Development/Parks (PEP) committee members selected a colored, recycled plastic timber bench that is 6 feet long. An engraved, 2x12-inch recognition plaque will mark the bench devoted to Taylor.

Wildwood Director of Planning and Parks Joe Vujnich said that suggestions for placement of memorial benches will be accepted from donors; however, the ultimate decision regarding their locations will be at the discretion of city officials and will be consistent with requirements of any particular site and location, in addition to the city’s public space system. Gary Crews, Wildwood’s superintendent of parks and recreation, said that the bench and plaque memorials will cost $810. Crews said that the city will cover the $162 installation fee. Michele Bauer, Wildwood councilmember (ward 8) and chair of the PEP committee, said that a memorial tree program is in the planning stages. “Trees may have more interest for a greater number of people, given their lesser cost,” Bauer said, “but we’re still excited about the bench program because it is an attractive option, and the type of park furniture that will be used extensively.” Bauer said that a memorial recognition program that is focused on creating an atmosphere of community is very appropriate for a city such as Wildwood. Vujnich said that the memorial program likely will be available to donors by the end of June. At least one month should be allowed for completing the process, he said. The tree option is targeted to start in the fall when it is more seasonally and less risky to plant trees, Vujnich said.

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Parkway re-thinking recycling center options By DIANE PLATTNER In an effort to be environmentally friendly, Parkway School District officials several years ago opened a recycling center, but some neighboring foes of the center, which is located on the campus of Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, now are asking for its removal, prompting district officials to weigh future options. Parkway began its recycling program in 1990, before recycling became a popular practice. The district’s decision came after a group of students asked the school board to begin recycling to keep materials out of landfills. Revenue generated through the recycling program covers the costs, Parkway officials said. “In some years, it actually makes a small profit, but that’s not why we do it,” Parkway spokesperson Paul Tandy said. “It has created a culture of environmental stewardship in our schools.” Tandy said that the district also receives grants to help pay for the equipment for the small recycling operation, which has just two full-time employees and a manager who also has other duties. The center is located near the homes of some Parkway School District residents,

who began complaining to district officials that the center is noisy, smelly, unsightly and dangerous. Parkway officials over the years have responded to the complaints by implementing several strategies, Tandy said. “We’ve implemented a number of strategies over the years, including building a berm and installing privacy fencing,” Tandy said. “More recently, we began more frequent pick-ups of the materials from the campus to keep the amount of cans, cardboard, etc. to a minimum.” Tandy said that district officials a few months ago received a letter from Chesterfield Mayor John Nations urging the district to to either move the recycling center or outsource. Some individuals also have contacted lawmakers, including Mo. Sen. Jane Cunningham and State Rep. Cole McNary. That resulted in proposed new legislation that would prohibit any school district in Chesterfield from operating a materials recovery and recycling facility within 500 feet of a residential property. The language was tacked onto a larger bill near the end of the legislative session. District officials considered several options in early May. However, the only option

that received a favorable evaluation by the administration was outsourcing, Tandy said. “The board is still studying the issue to see what other options might exist,” he said. Tandy said that if the governor signs the legislation, the Parkway School Board obviously will comply with it, but it is too early to cite specifics, he said.

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2010, 78 students tracked their daily meals and exercise and participated in a variety of school and home activities and games to improve their nutritional intake and increase their activity levels. For their efforts, LWA won a $1,000 prize package, including a fitness kit, cafeteria nutritional display board, and “Fuel Up to Play 60” school prize banner. “We are thrilled at our students’ efforts,” LWA Head of School Cathy Ruchte said. “Our students were so excited that they won the state of Missouri and placed second nationally. It’s a huge achievement and a testament to every student’s hard work and commitment to making healthy nutrition and exercise choices at school and at home.”

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Living Water is tops in nutrition Living Water Academy (LWA) in Wildwood captured first place among Missouri schools and second place nationwide in “Fuel Up to Play 60,” a national nutrition program developed by the National Football League (NFL) and the National Dairy Council. More than 60,000 schools across the U.S. competed in the program, which centers on helping youth make their schools a healthier environment. From October 2009 through March

Out of a talent pool of approximately 15,000 outstanding finalists, five students from the Parkway School District Central High, South High and West High were awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarships. The students were: • Joy Q. He, Central High • Diane G. Shen and Paula E. Vaught, South High • Sai Sonia S. Boodram and Rajiv Tarigopula, West High Winners are the finalists in each student

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Gifted in math Eight students this year completed Project MEGSSS (Math Education for Gifted Secondary School Students), the area’s premier mathematics program for gifted middle school students. Students from the West County area include: • Brian Cheng, Parkway Southwest Middle School • Austin Flick, Parkway South Middle School • Reid Gillam and Brendan Thomeczak, St. Richard’s Elementary School For three years, the students participated in an intensive after-school program, which included a course in college-level formal logic and prepared them to accelerate their course of math at the high school level.

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Clayton superintendent returns to Parkway for one-year stint By DIANE PLATTNER The Parkway School Board has selected Don Senti as interim superintendent for one year to replace the outgoing Robert Malito, who is retiring on June 30 after six years as superintendent. Senti, 65, who will take the helm at Parkway on July 1, has served as superintendent of the Clayton School District for the past 15 years and recently announced his intention to retire. Senti will now delay his retirement for another year as Parkway officials conduct a search for the district’s next superintendent, Parkway officials said. “Don will be a tremendous asset to Parkway during this transitional year,” Parkway Board of Education President Bruce Major said. “He knows the Parkway community, is passionate about student success and is highly regarded as a superb educational leader. We are fortunate to have him on board in Parkway again.” Parkway officials said that they considered a handful of candidates before selecting Senti, who will be paid $229,528 for the one-year appointment during which he will perform typical Parkway superintendent duties. Prior to serving as Clayton’s superintendent, Senti served the Parkway School District for 25 years, including seven years as

superintendent from 1988 to 1995. Senti began his career in 1966 as a middle school English and social studies teacher in Olathe, Kan., before in 1970 coming Don Senti to Parkway, where he served as a teacher and as an administrator at all levels. He holds a doctorate and an educational specialist degree from Saint Louis University, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Kansas. “Parkway has a very special place in my heart, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to return as superintendent next year,” Senti said. “It’s really exciting to be able to come back to help a district where I spent so much of my career through this transition.” Parkway officials said that the school board soon will announce its plans to select a permanent superintendent, including a process and timeline.

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL Taylor Wissmann has a cross tattooed on his wrist, along with his favorite Bible verse, Exodous 15:2: “The Lord is my strength and my song.” He lives with his family in Wildwood and is an aspiring contemporary Christian musician who plans on pursuing his art at Lindenwood University. As a student at Eureka High School, Wissmann was heavily involved with student ministries and helped organize events like “See You at the Pole,” a voluntary prayer gathering that is held outside of public schools on a morning at the end of every September. At the first official event of graduation week, the baccalaureate, Wissmann performed four songs, three while playing guitar and one while playing piano. The voluntary, religious event occurred a couple of nights before graduation. During an opening prayer, a football coach thanked God for a school that allowed them to host such a ceremony. “This was more meaningful to me than graduation is going to be,” Wissman commented following the ceremony. After the baccalaureate, graduation week went by quickly for Wissmann. Many of his classmates were involved in last-minute struggles to gather the credits needed to graduate, but Wissmann did fine academically so took the week in stride. “I’m just wanting to be done with all this,” he said. Wissmann relaxed at home while an army of volunteer parents set up poker tables and prepared other activities for the Senior Celebration lock-in at the high school. The next evening at Saint Louis Uni-

versity’s Chaifetz Arena, the graduating seniors met in a holding area while their families found seats in the arena. As students received last minute instructions from their assistant principal, Wissmann answered a string of text messages. “This is cool,” Wissmann said. “I’ve really got nothing to be nervous about.” ••• As “Pomp and Circumstance” played over the speakers, the seniors walked into the arena and took their seats. The first student speaker quoted Vanilla Ice, Michael Jackson, Eminem and Aretha Franklin; the next presented an interpretation of her high school years from the point of view of her purple sneakers. Teacher Brian Claire gave a humorous, self-deprecating address, citing “The Wizard of Oz” as an important guide to life. The ceremony gave Wissmann the opportunity to perform with his school’s choir for the last time. After academic achievements were recognized, the graduates’ names were called, and students bounded to the stage. They shook a couple of hands and were handed empty leather binders. When Wissmann’s name was called, he strode confidently onstage. He walked off with a smile. “It definitely met my expectations,” Wissmann said. “I feel free and easy.” After the ceremony, caps were thrown, the graduates returned their gowns, received their official diplomas and went outside to meet their families and well-wishers. Wissmann’s family greeted him, and he chatted See GRADUATE, page 52

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High school baseball Parkway South, Westminster and CBC all won their district championships. The second-seeded Patriots won the Newsmagazine Class 4, District 4 game by beating topSalesperson: seeded Vianney 9-3.Proof: For Coach Adam Stahl, it was the third district championship in eight years. It came on the heels of an 11-10 semifinal victory over Lafayette. Trailing 10-4 in the bottom of the seventh, Parkway South rallied for seven runs and the victory. “That was a miracle,” Stahl said about coming from behind to beat Lafayette. “The baseball gods were looking down on us. We always talk about continuing to play seven innings and to play a hard seven innings, and it paid off for us. “I’ve been playing in this game for a long time and coached in a lot of them, but I don’t think I’ve ever been in a comeback like that. It was special.” Second-seeded Parkway South took command quickly against top-seeded Vianney and did not have to worry about a comeback. The club scored three runs in the first and added five more in the sixth. Matt Weiss had two RBIs and Danny Holtst scored twice for Parkway South. “Vianney is a good hitting team, but we

victory. Westminster won its fifth consecutive district championship. The Wildcats scored an 8-2 victory over John Burroughs to take the Class 3, District 5 title game. Coach Rich Van Gilst said that he took hit first and we tried to set the tempo and nothing for granted. “I had no expectations going into the get out of the blocks quick,” Stahl said. “It doesn’t always work out like that, but it did district,” Van Gilst said. “However, I knew this time.” that we could win it since when we played Date of issue: Good pitching helped check Vianney, well during the season, we were pretty too. Patriots pitcher Kevin Client: Pohle, who will competitive even with Class 4 schools.” Tate Matheny had two hits. Ryan Allee attend Clemson this fall, allowed Size: just one and Michael Ferrara each had two hits and run over six innings of work. Colors: “Kevin pitched a great game for us,” two RBIs to key the Westminster attack. Pictures: Pitcher Alec Mitchell, after a shaky start, Stahl said. “He was very efficient. He’s a winner, I’ll tell you that. InLogos: his high school settled down and went the distance. “The whole team, especially the infield, career, he’s been in three district champiCopy: onship games in basketball and baseball. played great defense with no errors,” Van That’s no coincidence.” Gilst said. Matheny went 9-for-12 in the three-game CBC defeated Chaminade for the third time this season with a 13-7 win in the district with two home runs and six RBIs. The son of former Cardinals player Mike Class 4, District 7 championship game. “Our expectations going into districts Matheny plays left field. “If he continues to develop, he will play were to win it,” CBC Coach Mason Horne said. “The team’s philosophy this year has D-I (Division I) and beyond,” Van Gilst been to take one game at a time. I always said of Matheny. tell them, it’s not what you have done, but what you do.” The Cadets got it done. Trailing 4-2 High school golf going into the bottom of the fourth, CBC’s It has been a steady climb at the Class offense broke the game open with seven 4 state golf tournament for Parkway South runs. G.J. Strauss had a two-run homer, junior Kyle Weldon. and Mike Ehrard drove in a run to key the As a freshman, he finished in a tie for inning. 79th and jumped to a tie fourth last year Parker Stewart and Nick Scarfino both as a sophomore. This time, Weldon came had two doubles and an RBI apiece in the within a stroke of winning it all and settled

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for second place. Weldon shot rounds of 70 and 74 for a two-day score of 144 in the tourney held at the Sedalia Country Club. He finished just behind Blue Springs’ Ryan Allen Buerk, who Kyle Weldon finished with a 143 on rounds of 73 and 70. Coming so close left Weldon a little frustrated. “Going into it, if you would have told me I would take second, I would have taken it,” Weldon said. “But in the moment, I had an outstanding chance to win and I couldn’t make it happen.” His opening round of 70 left him in excellent shape. “I played a great round besides one hole, Weldon said. “On my third hole (No. 12), I hit my drive out of bounds and made triple bogey. I started the front nine 3 over, and managed to come back and shoot 32 to save my round.” Coach Mark Wade said that Weldon’s low score was nothing out of the ordinary for him. “Kyle shooting a 70 did not surprise me,” Wade said. “He has been putting up low numbers all year.” Putting hurt Weldon during the second round. He did not like his finish over the final four holes. That cost him a chance of winning the state championship.

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“With Jack carding a 79, I knew we were back in the hunt. I was following both Nick and Kyle on their final nine holes. They were both even halfway through. I knew if they continued even we would have a chance to get into the top 4. Nick toughed out a 71 and Kyle just had a tough two holes to finish with a 74.” Langley ended sixth with a 148. Darland came in 66th with a 148. Arth finished 113th with a 174, and Bisang shot a 176 to come in 117th. “We were one stroke from tying for third and two strokes from second,” Wade said. “I was extremely proud of the way our kids competed and especially the way they attacked the second day. Our 304 was seven strokes better than any team that second day. “I guess the way to look at it is we didn’t lose it, we just ran out of holes. This team competed all year against great competition every day. They were very ready for the rigors of the state tournament. Playing in the tough Suburban West, and playing in the most talented district in the state, gave us great preparation.” Langley will be lone senior to graduate. “It will be very difficult to replace a golfer like Nick, but the kids know they have the ability to get better,” Wade said. “We have everyone back except Nick. Everyone just needs to shave a few strokes off their average to make up for the loss of Nick.” Chaminade Coach Jim Prag is retiring after 33 years coaching the Red Devils. Here is how his team performed: Alex Doneff shot a 159 to finish 44th, while Spencer Lane, Alexander Staskiel and Brandon Straeb all shot 160 to tie for 52nd, and Michael Kotthoff came in 115th with a 175. Here is how other local Class 4 players finished: 5th – Theodore Jones, Eureka, 147; 17th – John Laske, Parkway West, and Adam Welch, CBC, 152; 26th – Matt Miklas, Eureka, 155; 58th – Mitchell Porter, Lafayette, 161; 66th – Ian Davis, Lafayette, 162; 104th – Zach Meyer, Eureka, 168; 126th – Jefferson Hartig, Parkway North, 185. Here is how local Class 3 players finished at Island Green Golf Club in Republic: 1st – Kevin Bell and Kevin VandeKamp, Westminster, 145; 7th – Parker Goldman, MICDS, 149; 10th – Christopher Johnson, MICDS, 153; 44th – Stephen Theisen, Priory, 162; 74th – Mason Meiners, Priory, 168; 96th – Kyle Adamson, MICDS, 175. Here is how local Class 2 players finished at Silo Ridge Golf Club in Bolivar: 102nd – Michael Green, John F. Kennedy, 192; 113th – Benjamin Nord, John F. Kennedy, 207. Local Class 1 player Garrett Loyd, The Fulton School at St. Albans, finished 52nd at Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield, shooting 185.

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DeSmet Spartans celebrate their school’s first water polo state championship.

DeSmet nets state in water polo Parkway North falls in overtime By WARREN MAYES DeSmet has won 44 state championships, but none in water polo until now. The Spartans needed overtime but prevailed 13-10 against the Parkway North Vikings, who were making their first appearance in the title game. Coach Miguel Figueras said that his team celebrated the triumph in style, capping off a 26-3 season that saw the Spartans win their last 20 games. Parkway North Coach David Morey said that his squad was ready for the big game. “I knew that we could play with DeSmet, and I knew that it would be an extremely close game,” Morey said. Parkway North took it to DeSmet, not giving an inch. “The game itself was extremely tough on two levels,” Figueras said. “First, we knew going in that they would be a great opponent and we would have to be on our game in order to win. Second, we ran into a huge problem with our bench rotation. From a coaching standpoint, the game became a chess match early in the first period when our senior 2-meter defender, Nick Kauffman, took himself out of the game. Nick had been in a serious car accident the week before and we were lucky to be celebrating reaching the finals rather than attending his funeral.” Figueras said that physically, Kauffman walked away from the accident unharmed, but emotion caught up with him when the game began. “I give Nick a lot of credit for putting the team ahead of himself and taking himself out of such a big game,” Figueras said. Figueras had junior defender Patrick Shrewsbury take over for Kauffman. Parkway North went up by two goals in the first half. DeSmet was not con-

verting on its power play. DeSmet tied the game at 5-all just before half. With the scored tied at 6-6, Figueras said he felt good, but with about 3:30 left, Parkway North went up by two goals. The Spartans tied the game with 1:41 left. The Vikings’ Nick Keao scored with 24 seconds left for a 9-8 lead. Out of time outs, DeSmet had to rebound quickly, and they did. Junior Aaron Adcock scored with 8 seconds left to send the game into OT. Matt Stipanovich went down to set. Michael Schonhoff went in as well. With about 12 seconds left, John Maurer tried a drive and North stayed in the zone. “Adcock had the ball up top around 8 meters out,” Figueras said. “Aaron began walking the ball in, looking for either a driver to pop up open around 3 meters.” Nobody got open. “Matt just told Aaron to fire it, and he did,” Figueras said. Figueras said time stood still for him in the last few seconds. “The moment the shot left Aaron’s hand, the past seven years of coaching at DeSmet passed through my mind,” Figueras said. Morey was at the other end of the spectrum. “It was definitely deflating,” Morey said. “But we just got it together and tried to continue to do the same things we had done in regulation.” Adcock scored the first goal in overtime and Stipanovich then scored twice in 24 seconds to seal the victory. “North is such a good team, and it’s too bad someone had to lose,” Figueras said. “They played their hearts out and deserved all the recognition they got.” Parkway North finished 23-2.

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Westminster, Whitfield capture state golf titles By WARREN MAYES Crown them both champions: The Westminster Wildcats captured the Class 3 state golf title while the Whitfield Warriors earned the championship in Class 2. In addition, two Wildcats – senior Kevin Bell and sophomore Kevin VandeKamp – tied for first place. Both shot 145. It was Bell’s second state championship. It was the first state championship of any kind for Westminster. It was the first state golf title for Whitfield. Wildcats Coach Brian Burkey noted that finishing first is better than third, which the squad did last year at state. There was plenty of rain heading into the state tourney, held at Island Green Golf Course in Republic, but Westminster played well and ended with a two-day team total of 599. That was 26 shots better than runner-up Warrensburg. “I was very impressed with our scores on both days, but if you look at what we did in our matches and our tournaments this year, we simply played like we have all year,” Burkey said. Bell won state also as a sophomore. “One of his goals coming in to state was to repeat,” Burkey said. “The fact that he was able to pull it off was great, but he has been successful his whole four years, so I don’t think he surprised anyone that he was able to win.” VandeKamp was a surprise. “Kevin did not make our top four last year,” Burkey said. “He worked very hard over the summer and made tremendous improvements to break into the top five.” Sophomore Ryan Haxel finished in a tie for 10th with a 153. Senior Alex Cusumano, the district medalist, tied for 34th with a 160. Timothy Reed tied for 59th with a 165. “It’s quite an honor knowing that we

The Class 3 State Champion Westminster Wildcats.

have had a lot of great teams and great athletes at Westminster but this team was able to accomplish something that none of our other teams have been able to do, and that was win the state title,” Burkey said. Whitfield coach Harold Barker said that he was hopeful entering the tournament at Silo Ridge Golf Club in Bolivar. “We were confident that we had the talent to win, but we knew we had to focus and execute our game plan,” Barker said. Whitfield finished with a score of 635, topping defending champion Lutheran St. Charles’ 660. The Warriors led by just five strokes after the first day. “We felt like we played about as badly as we possibly could and still were fortunate to have a lead,” Barker said of the first-day score. The boys came out strong on the second day with a 311. Sophomore Mitch Rutledge led the way for Whitfield with a fifth-place finish, shooting 151. “If you take away his 42 on his first nine holes of the tournament, you are probably talking about Mitch as an individual state champion,” Barker said. Sophomore Jake Andrews was just behind tied for sixth with a 155. Seniors Steve Topping and Wright Sibbald tied at 25th with a 165. Junior Alex Sarr tied for 56th with a 175.

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Parkway South grad wins NCAA golf championship By WARREN MAYES llinois junior Scott Langley is the new champion of NCAA golf. Parkway South graduate Langley, a native of Manchester, has been a model of consistency in 2009-10, scoring seven top 10s in 13 events. Langley was without a win this season until June 3, when he became the new champion of NCAA golf. The Honors Course in suburban Chattanooga, Tenn., is a bastion for amateur golf. The gem hosted NCAA Championships in 1996 and 2010. Its two champions are Tiger Woods, of Stanford, and Langley. Coming into the event, the best finish by an Illini at the NCAA came from the world’s current No. 4 ranked player, Steve Stricker, who finished ninth in 1988. Langley posted his second straight 68 after an opening round 70 on the 7,395-yard, par 72 course. With a score of 10-under par 206, Langley bested Alex Ching of San Diego and Peter Uihlein of Florida State by two shots. “This is pretty special,” Langley said. “I’ve worked really hard for it. It’s been a year of ups and downs for me, but I’ve stayed strong throughout the year.” “He’s had a great year,” Illinois Head Coach Mike Smalls said. “Although he hasn’t won, he’s learned a lot about himself – how to handle his expectations and his thoughts. It culminated this week.” Langley’s second round on June 2 was suspended because of darkness, so he had a 5 a.m. wake-up call to play the 18th hole of his second round. He posted his second straight bogey, putting him in fourth at -6 for the tournament, three shots behind leader Ching. While Ching and most of the other challengers played in the afternoon wave, Langley and the Fighting Illini teed it up some three hours later. Langley reached a tournament low -11 at one point and finished his round at -10, one stroke ahead of Ching. From there, Langley played the waiting game, conducting an array of media appearances and watching the field try to catch him via the computer. The challengers began to drop in the steamy afternoon sun. Ching, playing with fellow challenger Norlander, caught Langley at -10 through six holes. Ching bogeyed three of the next six holes to fall back to -7, three strokes back before finally birdying 14 and finishing at -8. Norlander reached -9 with back-to-back birdies on three and four,

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but also retreated to -7. The only other challenger was Uihlein, who shot a one-under par 71, but could get no closer than -8. For the second time in three days, Langley began his round on No. 10 and lit fire on the back nine. He birdied 14 and sunk an eagle putt on the 545-yard 17th. Two holes later, his approach on No. 1 was within inches of the cup. Tapping in for birdie gave him the outright lead for the first time in the tournament. A birdie on two got him to -11. “You get a little momentum on this course and a lot of good things can happen,” Langley said. After missing the fairway on both No. 5 and No. 7, Langley settled for bogeys, but drained a 12-footer for birdie on eight and two-putted for par on nine. “I just tried to take it one step at a time,” he said. “I tried to focus on playing smart, bogey-free golf, and I was almost able to do that.” Langley’s score of 206 gives him a season stroke average of 71.38 – a new school record. His career average is better than Stricker’s Illini mark through three seasons. After a shaky 24th performance at the Big Ten Championship and with three weeks until the Regional, Langley went back to St. Louis to play in a pair of tournaments and re-energize his game. The result was a seventh-place finish at the NCAA West Regional and the national title. He won his first round U.S. Open qualifier and at West Newsmagazine presstime was scheduled to play June 7 in a sectional qualifier for the U.S. Open. “I didn’t have too many expectations coming into this weekend, but I did feel good about my game,” Langley said. “I came in trying to have fun and enjoy playing the best I could.”

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Father’s Day bike ride to benefit prostate cancer research By BRIAN MCDOWELL On June 20, there will be a special ride along the Katy Trail. The Katy Trail Father’s Day Family Bike Ride will benefit Prostate Cancer Research at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and also will celebrate dads and the 20th anniversary of the Katy Trail. West Newsmagazine is a proud sponsor of the event. “We thought Father’s Day was a great time to commemorate the Katy Trail, one of America’s most unusual state parks, while helping to combat one of dads’ most common health risks – prostate cancer,” said Dale Rollings, a member of the ride’s organizing committee. We’ve devised a true family event with distances you can choose to fit your ability.” Riders can begin their route at any one of several trailheads: in St. Charles, Maryland Heights, Page Bridge Crossing, Greens Bottom, Weldon Spring, University of Missouri Research Park, Matson or Augusta, and ride to Defiance, where a celebration of food and festivities is planned. Bill Schaul, owner of Wine Country Gardens in Defiance and one of the organizers of the event, said that many of those volunteering are suffering from prostate cancer. “It (prostate cancer) is a subject that doesn’t get near enough visibility,” Schaul said, “and we think that it should get as much attention as breast cancer (and) some of the other cancers that are out there.”

Schaul said he hopes that the ride will inspire men who are at risk for prostate cancer to get checked by a doctor and that it will benefit those already being treated for the disease. The ride will benefit the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education, and community outreach. Siteman has more than 350 Washington University research scientists and physicians that provide comprehensive care for more than 8,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients each year. Prostate cancer caused 32,500 deaths in the U.S. last year, which averages out to a death every 16 minutes. A new patient is diagnosed every 2.3 minutes, and the greatest numbers of new cases are in men aged 48-58. Prostate cancer is the most inherited of all cancers. The son of a man with prostate cancer has twice the risk of contracting the disease, and the brother of a man with prostate cancer is 4.9 times more likely to get it. Hundreds of riders are expected to participate in the Katy Trail Father’s Day Family Bike Ride. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, soft drink tickets and free water. The registration fee is $10 for those registering in advance and $15 on the day of the ride. For additional information or to register, visit fathersdaybikeride.com.

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Bill O’Reilly and Glenn Beck’s “Bold and Fresh Tour” will be stopping on June 19 at the Chaifetz Arena. The show promises local Fox News fans the rare chance to see two of the channel’s most popular talk show personalities in action live.. O’Reilly has been in TV broadcasting for 35 years. He has had several stints as a local TV anchor and spent some time working as a correspondent for both CBS and ABC national news. It is that experience that gives the 60-yearold the confidence that serves him well as host of his highly popular talk show. “I’ve racked up enough experience that I can handle anything that happens on the air,” O’Reilly said. However, the New York native, who recently wrote the best selling book “A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity” about his working class Catholic upbringing, admits that achieving that mastery did not come easily. “It’s a tough business,” O’Reilly said. “It takes a while to learn to appear to be natural on camera. It really took me six or seven years to do that.” O’Reilly described anchor Peter Jennings, with whom he worked closely at ABC, and NBC talk show host Tom Snyder as his early role models. “They influenced me in a very technical way,” O’Reilly said. “They have a very unique set of skills. Snyder, in particular, is a tremendous communicator. He had some successful shows, but it just seemed to me that his career really wasn’t very well designed.” One of the most memorable parts of O’Reilly’s pre-Fox News career was when he occupied the anchor chair of the famed early 90s tabloid television show “Inside Edition.” The job gave him the opportunity to do several high profile celebrity interviews and to cover events like the Los Angeles riots. “I saw that for what it was – a stepping stone,” O’Reilly said. “I had to prove myself that I could be in front of my own program. I did all I could do with it, and, in the end, I’m the one who walked away from it.” O’Reilly claimed that the whole time he was hosting that program, in the back of his mind, he knew that he really wanted to host a talk show that was built around his skills and his opinions. So, he designed an early version of his hit “The O’Reilly Factor” and signed on to the start-up Fox News Channel.

O’Reilly said that he knew that the show would be good, but he had no idea that it would become an iconic juggernaut. The scope of the show’s success has shocked its host. Currently, “The O’Reilly Factor” is the highest rated show on any of the three all-news cable channels. O’Reilly said he thinks that much of the program’s success is due to the business acumen of the people that run the Fox News Channel. “It fills a niche that no one else has addressed,” O’Reilly said. “Unlike other news sources, Fox gave conservatives an equal say to everyone else. So, we gave the audience something they couldn’t get anywhere else.” When it was mentioned that Fox News also features more good looking, blonde female reporters than its competitors, O’Reilly dismissively said, “Well, that’s irrelevant to me. I don’t think it matters what color their hair is. What is important is their gray matter, what’s in their heads. I mean, this is television, and obviously, people who are good looking are going to get more opportunities. But, here, to last, they have to be smart, too.” O’Reilly’s show typically features a short, opening “Talking Points Memo” monologue on the news of the day. He then hosts five or six segments of guest interviews on a broad range of news-related topics. Some of his interviews can be contentious, but the host said that after a segment, things rarely get heated between him and a guest. “We’ve been around for 13 years now, so people understand what the show is, and what they’re getting into, so I don’t think very many people take it personally,” O’Reilly said. “And I never take it personally, as long as the conversation stays political and doesn’t get personal.” O’Reilly pointed out that even some guests with whom he has had loud arguments, such as liberal Mass. Congressman Barney Frank, have made return appearances on the show. O’Reilly said that he appreciates any honest and passionate guest who can go toe-to-toe with him. He thinks that such guests are a rarity. “In a guest, we look for honesty, passion and energy,” O Reilly said. “Our format weeds out charlatans, and we discourage people from just reciting talking points.” That is why, O’Reilly theorized, most politicians do not make very good talk show guests.

“They can’t bamboozle me the way they do everyone else,” O’Reilly said. O’Reilly offered comedian Dennis Miller as a guest who meets his criteria and continually surprises him. “He first came on at a point where he was having a rough time in his career,” O’Reilly said. “His show on CNBC had just been cancelled, he didn’t have a lot going on, but he brought so much to the table that I was pleasantly surprised.” Now, Miller has a regular Wednesday night spot on the show. Each daily episode of “The O’Reilly Factor” closes with its host nominating various public figures as either a “pinhead” or a “patriot” and reading actual e-mail from viewers. O’Reilly spends all day working on the show. He reads a few newspapers every morning, selects the topics to be discussed on the show, helps his staff line up guests and prepares hard hitting questions. Generally, his preparation pays off. “We are authentic and honest,” O’Reilly said. “Even though I have said a few things that aren’t too smart, we have never had to retract a story.” When asked to share the biggest mistake of his career, O’Reilly joked, “Agreeing to do this interview.” In all seriousness, O’Reilly admitted that he occasionally has made some mistakes while hosting the show. He claimed that is mainly because 60 percent of his show each night is done without being scripted or, in TV terms, is “ad-libbed,” and he compared that to walking on a wire. “We have had flat shows and bad shows, and I have said some things I wish I hadn’t,” O’Reilly said, “but I don’t dwell on any of that. It doesn’t faze me. It’s like a baseball player hitting into a double play. It’s going to happen every once in a while, but if he thinks about that too much, he won’t get a hit next at-bat.” O’Reilly is proud that, more often than not, he offers viewers 60 honest minutes of TV every night.

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Outdoor furniture manufacturers have gotten the message: In summertime, the living should be easy. Deep-seated sofas and chairs; waterproof acrylic cushions that bear the elements; cast aluminum frames that will not rust; and eco-friendly resin pieces that mimic wood but withstand the weather combine for big comfort and low maintenance.

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The Somerset collection from Summer Classics features tubular aluminum and cast frames. Dacron, polyfilled cushions contain an anti-microbial, waterproof liner and are covered in stain-resistant, durable Sunbrella fabric. Even after a heavy rain, cushions are dry to the touch and ready for relaxation. The Somerset collection is available at Summer Classics at Mansfield Nursery in Ellisville.

Windham’s Savannah collection features deep seating pieces for the ultimate in outdoor comfort. Pieces are made of sturdy cast aluminum which will not rust and is heavy – but not too heavy to rearrange on a whim. Windham designs are sold at Forshaw in Frontenac.

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The Shell Back Adirondack chair from Seaside Casual Furniture’s EnviroWood collection looks like wood but behaves much better. The piece is made from recycled plastic bottles and containers permeated with UV-stabilized coloring that is consistent throughout. It has the look of freshly painted wood but requires no maintenance. Seaside Casual pieces are available at Forshaw in Frontenac.

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History talks through Ballwin lecturer By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES Ballwin resident Beverly Schuetz proves that old adage that things are better the second time around. After retiring from a long and varied advertising career, Schuetz, 73, last October began a new phase of her life by introducing History Talks, a humorous and educational lecture series. Her public and private presentations are designed primarily for seniors, retirees or anyone interested in history, with special emphasis on topics relevant to St. Louisans. The lectures combine all things that Schuetz enjoys. “I love presenting to a live audience,” Schuetz said. “I enjoy the research and the writing, but the very best part is the actual presentation.” Schuetz’s communication skills come naturally. An experienced performer, she has appeared in summer stock, community and regional theaters and has given business presentations throughout the country. She has created elementary school art appreciation classes and taught deaf children in a special arts program. History Talks allows Schuetz to combine her talents in public speaking, historical analysis and creative writing. The results are lectures that reward and enrich. Schuetz’s range of topics is extensive. “I can select anything I wish and then begin to educate myself,” Schuetz said. “I’m fascinated by so many things.” All of her subjects have a historical component. “I look for a hook – something that is unknown, funny, unique or even bizarre,” Schuetz said. “I also look for a theme that is not well known. Hopefully, it will appeal to both men and women.” History Talks is Schuetz’s showcase for colorful subjects, such as the controversial story of the Veiled Prophet; an expose on faith healers; a study of Joseph Pulitzer, the father of modern journalism and founder of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; the story of makeup and bizarre beauty practices throughout the world; and even the uncovered history of undergarments. “I’ll mention all the unmentionables,” Schuetz said. The job requires extensive research. “I research a topic to see if I want to add it to my lecture schedule,” Schuetz said. “Then I read three or four detailed books and do extensive Internet research. I may

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Chesterfield woman to compete for Ms. Missouri Senior America title By SHANNON F. IGNEY Linda Hansen is a woman with many titles in life: wife, executive director, and board member, to name a few. If her foray into the world of beauty pageants is successful, Hansen soon will add Ms. Missouri Senior America to her resume. The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the headlining event for Senior America, Inc., a non-profit corporation designed to enrich the lives of seniors. Described as the “world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the age of elegance,” the Ms. Senior America philosophy is that seniors are the foundation of America. “I decided to compete in Ms. Senior Missouri on an impulse,” Hansen said. “I figured, hey, I can do that.” Hansen said that she wants to be the best possible role model for senior women and help motivate them to be active members of the community. “I believe that I am what the senior woman of today is all about,” Hansen said.

Hansen is the executive director of Burns Recovered Support Group is the founder and camp director of the Missouri Children’s Burn Camp. She is a board member of the Friends of the Edison Theatre and is a past recipient of the St. Louis Women of Achievement award. Each year, Senior America chapters across the country host a pageant to crown their state’s queen. The winners are inducted into the Senior America Cameo Club, which provides showcase performances for community and charitable organizations, and advance to the national competition for a chance at the title. The Missouri Cameo Club has 65 active members and is the second largest in the Senior America organization. “We have a wonderful group of ladies that are active in our Cameo Club, some well into their 90s,” said Joan Daues, club member and judge chair for this year’s pageant. “The pageant is just the beginning of what we are all about.” The pageant includes a talent portion,

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Armadillo facts •• A full-grown armadillo weighs about 17 pounds. •• Armadillos are the only mammals in which multiple young form from a single egg with any regularity. They even share the same placenta. All four young, always of the same sex, are identical quadruplets. •• Because of their naturally low body temperature, armadillos have been used in leprosy research that includes the development of a vaccine. •• Many towns in Texas hold beauty pageants for armadillos. Contestants groom, show and race pet armadillos. •• Only an armadillo’s abdomen is unprotected by its platelets. •• Although armadillos eat ants, worms and other ground insects, they are classified as meat eaters. •• Fossil remains of extinct, giant armadillos that are 5 feet tall have been found in the Pleistocene strata of South America. food on a daily basis. To escape the cold, armadillos will retreat underground but are unable to hibernate and will either freeze or starve to death in frigid conditions. Dr. Doug Pernikoff, a veterinarian with Clarkson Wilson Veterinary Clinic in Chesterfield who has worked extensively with exotic animals, has been tracking armadillos. “I’ve seen them on Hwy. 109, but I have a friend in Creve Coeur who also saw one there,” Pernikoff said. Pernikoff said that he does not believe that armadillos pose any huge threats to local dogs and cats. Although he knows someone who has an armadillo that originated from a domestic breeder in a southern state, he does not recommend that West County residents add a captured armadillo to their pet collection.

a great thing that the parents did this for us. But being in school at night is weird. It almost feels like we’re sneaking in and we’re not supposed to be here.” Watching Wissmann and his classmates enjoy their time together was a refreshing reminder that, although the world is changing, some things will always stay the same. There will always be classes of graduating seniors just trying to figure out what they are doing with the rest of their lives and having as much fun as possible in the process. Wissmann tried not to think about that during the Senior Celebration. “I’m just here in the moment right now,” Wissmann said. “Tomorrow morning, I can start thinking about the future.”

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More new lakefront homes at Whittaker’s New Town at St. Charles Less than a decade ago, if somewhere were to tell you that homebuyers would flock to a community where their front yard is a lake, you’d call them crazy. Yet that’s part of the unique lifestyle at The New Town at St. Charles. What’s more, this spring, despite the Recession, a whole street of those homes sold out so quickly that Whittaker Homes is racing to open new homesites across the lake on Granger Boulevard. “We actually have a waiting list,” noted Greg Whittaker, president of the family-owned company. “All nine of our Tarn Street lakefront homes are sold, so we’re getting ready to offer another dozen lots.” Along with the new homesites on Granger Boulevard, Whittaker is introducing new singlefamily floor plans that are priced from the $200,000s. “Many of the Tarn Street homes were customized. They’re very unique,” he said. “At New Town, homebuyers can meet with our architect, Tim Busse. Not many builders offer that opportunity any more.” The good news keeps on coming: Sales at New Town have almost quadrupled 2009’s figures, Whittaker said, adding that if you’ve wished you had bought in New Town at the beginning in 2003 when prices were at their lowest, you still have a chance. For a limited time a four-bedroom, two-bath ranch with two-car garage that is normally priced from $242,500 is going for as little as $164,500. And while home prices and mortgage rates are at an all-time low, Whittaker likes to remind folks that they’re buying more than just a home at New Town, they’re buying a whole town. For example, the Shire Lane Swim Club is now open. This $2 million swimming

complex includes a 700-foot “lazy river” for tubing, a lap pool, kiddie pool, snack bar, cabanas and more. Sand volleyball teams are competing and residents are enjoying shopping at Marsala’s Market and cooling off with a treat from New Town’s new shaved ice shop. “You can walk to all of these places,” Whittaker said. “This is the ultimate. There’s really nothing like it. You don’t need your car - everybody walks or rides their bikes.” New Town is known for its full yearly schedule of events, including music festivals at the outdoor amphitheater and beer tasting at the Domain Street Wine Bar. Check the events calendar at www.newtownatstcharles.com In 2003, New Town was established as the first true New Urbanism development in Missouri and one of the premier Traditional neighborhoods in the country, designed in the mold of Seaside, Florida. Seven years later, New Town has eclipsed Seaside in growth and amenities. New Town is priced from the $80,000s to over $1 million and designed to accommodate a wide price range of homes and small businesses in a setting that combines old with new, creating a town reminiscent of the past where children can ride their bikes to the corner market or ice cream shop and residents can walk to restaurants and bars. A dentist office recently opened and is among more than 35 different businesses here. “There are so many things to do at New Town,” said Whittaker. “It’s just an unbelievable place.” To visit New Town take Highway 364 to north on New Town Boulevard 1.5 miles to the entrance on the right. Call 636-949-2700.

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If you don’t think things are getting better, ask Greg Whittaker. As of June 1, Whittaker Homes had nearly 90 sales contracts, and the number of new-home buyers has quadrupled at Whittaker’s New Town at St. Charles. Ask Brenda Suit of Thomas & Suit Homes. This month Brenda and partner Steve Thomas will announce that they will begin building homes in as many as three new St. Charles County locations in addition to Wyndgate Forest and Boulder Ridge. It’s not just St. Louis. Nationwide, 7 percent of homeowners – representing about 5.3 million homes – said they would be very likely to put their home on the market in the next 12 months if they see signs that the market is improving. An additional 8 percent said they would be likely, while 14 percent said they would be somewhat likely, reports real estate record-keeper Zillow.com. “The upswing in April existing-home sales was expected because of the tax credit inducement, and no doubt there will be some temporary fallback in the months immediately after it expires, but other factors are supporting the market, said oft-quoted National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun. “For people who were on the sidelines, there’s been a return of buyer confidence with stabilizing home prices, an improving economy and mortgage interest rates that remain historically low.” In fact, Gershman Mortgage recently advertised a rate of 3.75%. Although the federal tax credit incentive ended April 30, noted T&S Homes’ Brenda Suit, “We have continued to sell homes.” “If you have the right product and the right price,” observed Greg Whittaker, “people will buy!” Here’s what else is happening: Happy 40th birthday, Greater Missouri Builders! GMB is celebrating over 40 years in business with huge discounts on all of its inventory homes. “Our display homes at Brunhaven in Chesterfield have been discounted as much as $244,000,” said Kim Whalen, director of sales and marketing. (Yes, $244,000.) “So, If someone has been waiting for a great deal we actually have five great deals at Brunhaven - two displays and three ready-now homes,” Whalen enumerated. “At Barrow Ridge in Ellisville we have three homes. One

is a detached villa with pricing as low as $399,900.” She also announced that GMB’s Fountain Plaza in Ellisville has four homes including a 1½-story display for sale starting at $388,000. In Wildwood, Cambury Townhomes are priced from $194,900, she said, and in St. Charles, GMB’s elevatorequipped Greendale, which offers carefree condos for ages 55-plus, is in the final closeout stages with just two units left at a 40th anniversary price of $109,900. Thomas & Suit Homes will begin building homes in as many as three new St. Charles County locations in addition to Wyndgate Forest and Boulder Ridge, according to principals Steve Thomas and Brenda Suit. T&S has developed brand new, value-engineered floor plans for these locations. Prices will start around the $250,000s. Current plans from the T&S portfolio also will be available on some of the larger homesites. For information visit any Thomas & Suit community. At Glenhurst on Pointe Prairie Road just off Interstate 70, Whittaker Homes has introduced an updated line of two-story townhomes starting at less than $100,000. And, for the first time ever at the Golf Club of Wentzville, Whittaker has debuted a new generation of single-level villas from $119,500 and is now offering detached versions - also a first. Over in the singlefamily homes neighborhood Whittaker also is debuting the new Value Series II designs. Prices start in the $140,000s. Developer John Rooney and his team at E-404 Construction have grand-opened new displays at the Meadows of Wildwood, an active age 55-plus neighborhood in St. Louis offering detached villa homes starting from the $290,000s. The community is located in the heart of Wildwood Town Center. “The displays are beautiful,” said Rooney, “and now that the lakeside lots are open and available, we don’t expect them to last long.” The homesites are on a single street circling a lake with walking trails and a fountain. What sets the community apart from others is the combination of services that allow people to transition from their old home to their new one, and stay in their new home for the rest of their lives. . The sales center is open daily. Call 636-273-5300 or visit www.meadowsofwildwood.com.

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ART “Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art” is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from through Sept. 12 at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. St. Louis is one of only three American cities hosting the exhibition, which features sacred art and artifacts directly from the Vatican in Rome. Call (314) 746-4599 or visit vaticansplendors.com. • • • The Saint Louis Watercolor Society Signature Member Show, a signature show of watercolor art, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through June 30 Art Trends Gallery (703 Long Road Crossing Drive in Chesterfield). Admission is free. Call 536-3266. • • • “Illuminated Forms,” an exhibit featuring ceramic works from Dawson Morgan, opens with a reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., June 18 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. The exhibit runs

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BENEFITS Dine Out for the Cure is on Thurs., June 10 at participating restaurants in the St. Louis area. Restaurants donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Komen St. Louis affiliate to support breast cancer research. For a list of participating restaurants, visit komenstlouis.org. • • • The “Market for Missions” garage sale is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (early bird sale is from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for $2 admission) on Fri., June 11 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat., June 12 at Manchester United Methodist Church (129 Woods Mill Road in Manchester). Call 394-7506. • • • The 15th annual Parkway Alumni Association Golf Tournament to benefit programs for Parkway students and staff is at 1:30 p.m. (registration is at 12:30 p.m.) on Fri., June 11 at Landings at Spirit Golf Club. The entry fee is $125 per person and includes lunch, green fees, carts, refreshments, prizes, dinner and an auction; the non-golfer fee is $35 and includes dinner and the auction. To register, call (314) 4158074 or visit parkwayalumni.org. • • •

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The Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure opens with registration and team photos at 6:30 a.m. on Sat., June 12 near 13th and Chestnut Streets in Downtown St. Louis. For details and to register, visit komenstlouis.org. • • • The “Carstar Soaps it Up Car Wash” is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., June 12 at Car Craft Carstar (47 Caprice Drive in Chesterfield). Tickets are $10 with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America. Call 751-6147. • • • A Charity BBQ and Pet Adoption Day to benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., June 12 at One Lucky Mutt (2414 Taylor Road in Wildwood Town Center). Pet adoptions, a pet psychic, pet photos, live music and more are featured. Food is provided by the St. Louis BBQ Society. Call 458-8838. • • • The Dog Jog, a 5-K run, 1-mile fun walk and pet contest to benefit The Wild Canid Center, is at 7:30 a.m. (registration) on Sun., June 13 at Lone Wolf Coffee Company (15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin). The cost to participate is $25 per dog/$30 on the day of the event. For details, visit ballwin.mo.us. • • • The annual Ballwin Police Department Charity Golf Scramble to benefit The Backstoppers, Inc. is at 12:15 p.m. on Mon., June 14 at Ballwin Community

Golf Course. Lunch is provided by McAlister’s Deli and a barbecue dinner follows the tournament. There will be prizes and an appearance by Rams Cheerleaders. The cost is $75 per golfer/$300 per team with hole sponsorships available. Call Rob Rogers at 227-2650 or Dan Hawk at 2072318. • • • The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House 2010 Wing Ding is from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fri., June 25 at The Butterfly House in Faust Park (15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield). The Costa Rican-style event features entertainment, cocktails, dinner and dessert. Tickets start at $250 ($150 for Young Friends of the Missouri Botanical Garden). Proceeds benefit Butterfly House education programs, exhibits and conservation initiatives. For reservations (required), call (314) 577-0291. • • • Kodner Gallery sponsors “Trash or Treasure,” an appraisal event to benefit St. Louis American Parkinson Disease Association, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sat., June 26 at Congregation Shaare Emeth in Creve Coeur. Attendees may bring an item for a “professional opinion of value” for $35; each additional item (up to three) is appraised for $10. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call (314) 362-3299.

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presents a concert by Billy Peek from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tues., June 22 at Faust Park. Admission is free. Call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.

FAMILY & KIDS Becky Viola’s Children’s Theatre Workshop holds auditions for “Seussical” from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri., June 11 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Eureka and for “Godspell” from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wed., June 30 at Wildwood Dance & Arts. Call 227-4267 or visit beckyviola.com. • • • The second annual Surf Dogs Cornhole/Bags Tournament is at 12:30 p.m. on Sat., June 12 at Surf Dogs (137 Chesterfield Town Centre). The registration fee is $15 per person/$30 per team. Attendance prizes, cash prizes, live music and more are featured. For more information and to register, call (314) 487-6194. • • • The annual St. Thomas UCC Chicken Supper and Bazaar is from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun., June 13 at St. Thomas United Church of Christ (17842 Wild Horse Creek Road). All-you-can-eat fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw and more is $10 for adults and $5 for children; carry-

outs are available. Call 532-3556. • • • A church picnic is from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., June 13 at Ivy Chapel Church of Christ (620 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield). Square dancing, horseshoes, s’mores and pony rides are featured. Call (314) 434-4991 or visit ivychapel.org.

HEALTH A bioidentical hormone replacement therapy discussion is at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., June 14 at Lone Wolf Coffee Company (15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin). For reservations, call (314) 543-4015.

SPECIAL INTEREST Team registrations are now being accepted for the sixth annual St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash taking place on Sat., Sept. 25 and Sun., Sept. 26 at the Town Center of Wildwood. Amateurs and professionals compete for the prizes in several categories. Call Frank Schmer at 256-6564. • • • BJC Hospice presents “Care Giver Boot Camp,” a free seminar providing support, education and resources to care givers, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., June

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12 at Holy Infant Church in Ballwin. For reservations, contact Patricia Foley at 2277440 or Alberta McGilligan at albertamcgilligan@yahoo.com. • • • The Chesterfield Garden Tour is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., June 12 at six area gardens. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance at Chesterfield City Hall and online at chesterfield.mo.us and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the day of the tour at Chesterfield City Hall. Call 537-4000. • • • The Town & Country Garden Club Garden Tour is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., June 12 at six unique area gardens, including a water garden and a unique, English-style garden. Tickets are $12 and are available in advance at the Town & Country Municipal Center (101 Municipal Center Drive in Town & Country), at Longview Farm Park (13525 Clayton Road) and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the day of the tour at Longview Farm Park. Call (314) 432-6606. • • • Griefshare, a grief recovery support group, meets from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays from June 13-Sept. 5 at 14820 Conway Road. For information and to register, call Clair Allyn at 537-3658. Visit griefshare.org.

St. Louis is major player in the game of chess By BRIAN MCDOWELL St. Louis is quickly becoming a hotbed of competitive chess, ever since the acclaimed Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis opened in the Central West End. The facility gives local players at all experience levels a great place to play. It also sponsors chess programs at several local schools and cancer centers. Its main mission is to promote chess at all levels. The venue has also hosted the U.S. Chess Championship for the last two years. Thousands of spectators showed up at the Chess Club to watch the round robin tournament action live, and thousands more logged into see it broadcast on the Internet, complete with slow-motion instant replays and knowledgeable play-by-play announcers. The 12-day 2010 championship ended on May 25 and was won by Russia’s Gata Kamsky in a tense, tiebreaking match against Yury Shulman. Kamsky wins the national title and $35,000. It was announced during the event that the winner of last year’s tournament, the Japanese-born champion Hikaru Nakamura, who made it to the top four of this year’s match-up, likes the chess scene in St. Louis so much that he is moving here.

“What’s happening in this city is special,” Nakamura said. “It shows that chess really means something.” Nakamura has been playing chess since he was 7 years old. He thinks that his main advantage over his opponents is his confidence. “I always expect to win,” Nakamura said, “and that makes it daunting for (whomever) I am playing against.” Even though an upset defeat by Kamsky knocked Nakamura out of this year’s tournament, the new St. Louis resident did win the event’s most interesting match-up: an outdoor human chess game. Nakamura and fellow chess Grandmaster Ben Finegold sat in lifeguard chairs that overlooked the game board, which was in the middle of Maryland Avenue in front of the chess club. Local celebrities, including St. Louis Blues enforcer Cam Janssen, boxer and reality TV star Ryan “The Irish Outlaw” Coyne, and several representatives of the St. Louis Opera dressed in either white or black robes and held large game pieces at the end of sticks. Nakamura controlled the white team, while Finegold helmed the black. They dictated their respective

Cam Janssen (back row on left) and other local celebrities participated in an outdoor, human chess match as part of the 2010 U.S. Chess Championship, which was held in St. Louis.

team’s movements on a microphone and but have never seen anything like this,” played a game that was complete with live Janssen said. play-by-play announcers and plenty of Because of events like the tournament trash talking. and the growing cultural influence of “This was just for fun,” Nakamura said, the Chess Center, Nakamura expects “but, I have to say, it was much louder than that St. Louis will become the epicenter the games I am used to.” of the growing popularity of the game, The people on the chessboard seemed and that soon, chess players will be as amused by the spectacle. recognizable to the general public as “I played chess a little when I was a kid, professional athletes.

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Call for a free estimate today!

3 q Kitchens & Baths 3 q Wood Rot 3 q Windows/Doors

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Residential • Commercial • New Construction

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

www.natural-designs-landscaping.com

SHOWERS REBUILT

“We’re Tough On Grime”

(636) 451-5107 (Cell:(636) 485-7723)

636-451-2498

Bonded & Insured/Experienced Employees/ Professional, Safe And Reliable

The Cleaning Agents, LLC

1279 Hwy 100 • Wildwood, MO 63069

Custom Landscaping Installation Pond & Pondless Water Features Erosion and Drainage Control Rain Gardens/Rainwater Harvesting Block and Stone Walls • Walks and Patios

3 q Drywall repair/Painting 3 q Caulking/Grouting 3 q And much more!

BATHROOMS REMODELED “Water Damaged Showers a Specialty” Tub to Stall Shower Conversions Grab Bars/ High Toilets/ Personal Showers

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www.tileandbathservice.com Senior Discounts Available

Tile & Bath Service, Inc. 25 Years Experience • At this location 20 years 14770 Clayton Road • visit our showroom

Your Best Source for New Construction, Service & Pool Renovation

THE FAN MAN SPRING SAlE SAvE 20% UNTIl 6-30-10 Ceiling • Wholehouse Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

Specializing in installation for two story homes with no wiring on first floor. Quality Work At Competitive Prices!

GARAGE DOORS

636.271.2200 • www.littlegiantpool.com

GARAGE DOORS

Electric Openers & Controls We Service All Brands

Door Solutions, Inc.

(636) 337-0880

Little Giant Pool & Spa

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Garage Doors • Electric Openers 314-550-4071 • Residential • Commercial We Service All Brands

NO MORE MOLES!

“Finally, An Affordable Mole Service”

Don’t Live With Moles... My Customers Don’t!

MOLES

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Call J.D. At 636-233-4484

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Tile & Grout Cleaning

We’re the place to check out first. 636.591.0010

Skill • Quality • Dedication

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636-946-6870

Insured • References Free Estimates

www.keimarcontracting.com

Save • Floors • Countertop 10% on • Concrete surfaces any job thru June! • Carpeting

Free estimates & Demos

OMNI TURBO CLEAN 314-749-3878

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Cleaning Services CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

Computer Services

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Custom Builds In-Home or bench repair Upgrades

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Your Satisfaction is Our Goal Insured & Bonded

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Call 314-426-3838

Lori's Cleaning Service. I take pride in my cleaning. Call Lori 636-221-2357.

BALDWIN Home Services, LLC

Residential Cleaning Insured - FREE Estimate

314-655-2353 www.bhs-llc.net

Home Helpers is your #1 source affordable, dependable care by compassionate caregivers. ♥ Senior Adults ♥ Recuperative Care ♥ Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care ♥ Bathing/Personal Care ♥ Transportation ♥ Meal Preparation ♥ Housekeeping ♥ On Call 24/7 Insured/Bonded and Carefully Screened West County 636-391-0000 www.homehelpersstl.com

Ballwin area Christian grandma would love to clean your home or office. Rates $50 and up. Happy to clean to your specifications w/natural products. Flexible hours available. "Welcome Gift" too! Shirley: 314-437-2657 or grandmaclean@gmail.com.

Classes

Tap, Ballet, & Jazz classes for adults.

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Evening & Day classes. Summer and Fall Classes forming NOW

636-391-5678

Business Opportunities A safer home and healthier lifestyle home business opportunity. Help others find financial independence and greater quality of life. Invest your time not your money! 866-274-8138

Concrete Services SJS INC CONCRETE Driveways. Sidewalks. Porches. Patios. Pool decks. Stamped Concrete. Exposed aggregate. Foundations poured/repaired. Epoxy injection. Water proofing. Basement Floors. Walls. Stone Work. Walkways. Steps. Bobcat work. Grading. Residential-Commercial. Free Estimates. Specializing in St. Louis Counties Finer Properties. 314-353-5555

Concrete Structural Services

Your local experts for Foundation repair, Waterproofing, Drain Tile, Piering, Sump Pumps, and more! Bonded, Insured and EXPERIENCED Owner works every job! FREE ESTIMATES Call 314-477-3982

Concrete Connection LLC Residential & Commercial. For all your flatwork, foundation & retaining wall needs! Traditional and decorative concrete. New installation, tear outs & re placement! Call (314) 568-3437

Want to set your own schedule? Then selling, 925 sterling silver jewelry is for you! The sky is the limit! Work part-time or full-time selling beautiful jewelry and having fun! Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and Free jewelry! Interested? Call 314/807-7844

Find Work From Home Opportunities here! Carpet Services CARPET REPAIRS. Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates. (314) 892-1003

Flooring We Bring the Showroom to YOU!

Mill-Direct Pricing on Name Brand Carpet, Laminate & Wood Flooring

We Will BEAT the Other Guys In Quality, Pricing and Service after the Sale! We bring you all the latest styles. We employ our own installers to guarantee quality work.

Free Estimates

Serving the St.Louis Area Since 1992

Computer Service & Support

for Small Business & Individuals

Computer Problems? Computer Support Needs? Computer Training Needs? Website Needs or Questions? Moving to a MAC? For Economical On Demand Service and Support Since 1995

Call 636-532-0859

Ask about our special offers for new customers!

HOME COMPUTER SERVICES We destroy viruses and spyware, fix slow or crashed computers, perform software and hardware upgrades, install and troubleshoot any wired or wireless network, recover/ move data and install new computers. 14+ years experience working on home/corporate computers and networks. To schedule an appointment call Matt at 314.226.4279 o r w w w. y o u r p c d o c s . c o m

Specializing in Home Offices and Small Businesses. County Computer Consulting LLC, can support your computers and networks. Call Ray for more information at 636-391-3853 or www. CCC-LLC.BIZ.

Serving St. Louis & St. Charles Co www.stlpcguy.com

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

•Spyware •Adware •Virus Removal •Hardware •Software Upgrades

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

Electrical Services

Garage Sales

SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Minor Electrical Work. Ceiling fans Installed. Light Fixtures Replaced. Security Lighting. Dusk to Dawn Motion Detectors. Low Voltage Yard Lighting. Bathroom Exhaust Fans. GFCI Receptacles/Switches. Recessed Lights. Specializing in St.Louis County's Finer Homes. Free Estimates. Insured for your protection. Accepting Visa / MC 314-353-5555

Saturday Morning Sale!!

ERIC'S ELECTRIC: Service upgrades, fans, can lights, switches, outlets, basements, code violations fixed, we do it all. No job too small. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Competitively priced. Free Estimates. Ask about our monthly specials. Just call 636-262-5840

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.

Home Services and Products for LE$$ in WEST Newsmagazine Classifieds!

Saturday, June 12 7:00 am to 2:00 pm

435 Gunnison Gorge Dr. Wildwood, MO 63011 Neighborhood Garage Sale Friday June 11th & Saturday June 12th 8am-12noon THE OAKS SUBDIVISION (location: Ridge Rd. & Autumn Bluff -across from Ridge Elementary School).

It's Garage Sale Time! Up to 35-words for only $30!

Call Hope at 636-591-0010

Help Wanted The Newsmagazine Network is looking for Account Exectives for inside & outside sales. Must be a great organizer with great communications skills. Print media experience very helpful. Email resume to: vczapla@westnewsmagazine. com

Asst. Manager Trainee Chesterfield Valley Day & Evening, Full-time. Apply at Chesterfield Valley Subway near Lowes or contact Dan at 314-795-8412 WORK FROM HOME AND EARN $1,000 WEEKLY. NO QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED. IF INTERESTED, GET BACK TO ME WITH THE BELOW DETAILS TO vandermerwe61@gmail.com. FULL NAME, ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIPCODE, TEL, EMAIL BOOKKEEPER, PAYROLL/PAY RECEIVER Attractive salary plus benefits, and takes little of your time. Requirements: Should be computer literate, must be efficient and dedicated. For more info, Contact our Recruitment Dept at mertins1970@gmail.com

CNA's - Caregivers

West St. Louis County Area CNA's with current license Caregivers with Experience Insured vehicle a must Download an application at

Seniorshomecare.com Or call 636-225-2600

Caregivers Wanted. Experience with all aspects of home care. Must have good communication skills. Work where you are appreciated! Call 636-391-0000

LOVE DOGS?

Earn extra cash dog sitting in YOUR OWN home. Interviewing dog lovers for overnight sitting. Advantages: done in your home, immediate cash payments. Requirements: Availability during the day and enjoy ALL SIZE dogs. Prefer sitters without current pets, or 1 friendly dog of your own.

314-600-2044

The West St. Louis County Chamber Of Commerce is accepting resumes for an outside sales person to sign-up new chamber members. This commission-based position involves prospecting for new members and following-up on leads from the chamber. The sales person must have reliable transportation to get around the west county area and be available to attend certain chamber weekend and evening events. For more information contact Lori Kelling at 636/230-9900. Resumes should be sent to: West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce 134 Enchanted Parkway, Suite 204, Manchester MO 63021

HELP WANTED

The Newsmagazine Network is seeking part-time

Graphic Designer Production Assistant

Please email a resume to:

tweber@ newsmagazinenetwork.com Attention! Can you see yourself or your child in front of the camera? Companies hire Images Agency to supply them with people for Ads & Commercials. We're accepting applications for all ages, sizes & heights. Major companies like Picture Me, Sears Portrait Studio, BJC Hospital, Build-A-Bear, Honda etc. use our people. Apply Online at stlcastingcall.com or call 314-372-0500. Beginners Welcome!

Wings of Hope

Part-time Office Assistant: approximately 20 hours per week. Skills required: Ability to compose high quality letters and documents. Computer savvy - Microsoft Office; Photoshop experience desirable. Skilled at handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Comfortable with high energy office demands. Qualified candidates can submit cover letter and resume to: admin@wings-of-hope.biz. The pay is modest and there are no benefits, but serving Mankind is very rewarding! Bring your mind and your heart and you will assist the world wide Humanitarian efforts of Wings of Hope!

Hiring Sales Associates PT at least a H.S. diploma and previous fashion retail experience required. Hiring Asst. Store Mgr FT 4-yr degree preferred, previous management of a fashion retail outlet required.

Please visit

www.willowsway.org for more information.

St. Mark’s Lutheran School

in Eureka is seeking an EC/Elem teacher. Position: 5 mornings per week (M-F), P/T Pre-KDG teacher. Start date: August 2, 2010 Candidate must have at least a BS in EC or Elementary Education If interested please contact Sue Templeton: 636-938-4432 500 Meramec Blvd., Eureka, MO 63025

WEST ClASSIfIEDS Hauling Services

Landscaping

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. Call: 636-379-8062 or email: jandjhaul@aol.com

...A Certified Belgard Installer...

Retaining Walls (Any Size) Paver Patios Erosion & Drainage Control Check Out Our Projects At www.stoutlandscaping.com

(636) 227-5595

Home Improvement

Rain alone, won't do the trick;

Factory direct cabinets

Made in USA! 10x10 kitchen $1300 Granite tops from $30 sf 12x12 deck $3000 Basements, baths, floors Almost any home project! – K PRO HOME IMPROVEMENT–

Let C&K Unique R&R wash your dirt, mold & mildew away. We Powerwash, Stain & Seal Homes, Decks and Fences. For a free estimate call Keith at

636-696-5911

636-443-3015

JS Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 Plus Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings, Deck Repairs, Structural Repairs. All Jobs Big or Small. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Call James at 314-420-3562

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

Neighborhood Special!

Refer a neighbor and $$$ave! Discounted rates for adjoining properties in YOUR neighborhood. Lawn mowing, mulching, tree & shrub trimming, and more! Craig's Lawn Maintenance LLC. Insured / Workmen's Comp. Senior discount.

Spring Cleanup! Leaf r e m o v a l , mulch ing, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning, mowing! Valley Landscape Co. (636) 458-8234

636.394.9978 or 314.330.7883

•Retaining Walls •Mulch

•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

314-849-5387

Fully Insured • Workmans Comp • Free Estimates • Residential & Commercial Member of the Better Business Bureau

Kalemis Enviroscapes

314-567-3666

Call 314-426-8833

Property clean-up, fertilizing, mulching, pruning, weed control Mowing Creative landscapes & installations decks, walkways, lighting, irrigation, retaining walls, patios Erosion & Drainage Control Residential & Commercial

MIENER LANDSCAPING Rock walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, etc. Friendly service, with attention to detail. Call Tom 636.938.9874

(636) 296-5050

OWNER ON THE JOB

30 Yrs. Experience-Super Quality

636-225-7286

Owner / operator specializing in interior painting, decorative & faux painting, wall textures, concrete staining. Design consultation. Insured. References. FREE ESTIMATES 314-397-3868

WEST COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SERVICE. Proudly serving West County since 1980. Springs, cables, electric openers. No extra charge for Evenings and Weekends! Call 636-388-9774

Professional Gas Hearth & Patio Expert Specializing in Installation, Service and Sales of Top Quality Gas Grills, Fireplaces, Firepits, Lights, Etc. Call Today for a Free Quote Over 25 years experience

GAS WORKS Saint Louis

Jeff Muller

tel: 314.894.0487

www.gasworksinc.com

Autullo Masonry Inc. Brick and stone contractor. 32 yrs in business in St.Louis. Our reputation is built on quality and service for all your masonry needs. Paving, sidewalks, patios, walls, fireplaces indoor and outdoor, fire pits and tuck pointing. Free Estimates. Insured. Call 636-394-5543

Leaf Clean-up & Vacuuming •Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Landscape Design & Installation •Drainage Work •Landscape Lighting •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050 SHEARN LANDSCAPING. Reliable Lawn Service by Shearn Landscaping. Chesterfield Residents we will beat current service by 10% on mowing. Shearn also offer total maintenance services. Call Dennis at 636-530-1998 or 314-591-2787

Mulch Premium mulch or topsoil delivered to your home. All types of Bobcat work also available. No delivery charge on 3 yards or more. All major credit cards accepted. Call Al’s Greenhouse at 314-739-2476.

DECK STAINING

Complete Landscaping Services Free Estimates

HOME DYNAMICS Interior Remodeling Carpentry

Mikes Lawn Service: Dependable, responsible. Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, Spring clean-up. References. Call 636-346-9704

CEDAR PRO

636-337-7758

Spring Clean-Up, Edging, Mulching, Dethatching, Grass Cutting, Fertilization, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Pruning, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Patios & Drainage Work

Masonry

Painting Services

•Concrete •Bobcat Work •Tree Trimming Insured & Registered 20 Years Exp

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

Lawn Care

• Complete Landscape Design & Installation • Perennial Gardens • Specializing in Water Feature Installation/Repair No Job Too Big or Too Small Double Ground Oak Mulch, All Natural. Buy by the pick-up or dump truck load. Spread prices and dump prices available. Lawn Mowing available. 314-808-3330 Kraemers' Lawn Service LLC Grass cutting and trimming. Commercial & Residential. Lawns starting at $25 a cut. Free Estimates. Reliable. Insured. Call Terry 314-413-6445 or 636-458-1077

WEST ClASSIfIEDS

Owner / operator specializing in interior painting, decorative & faux painting, wall textures, concrete staining. Design consultation. Insured. References. FREE ESTIMATES 314-397-3868

Riverside Painting

BY BRUSH ONLY "No Mess, No Stress" Decks • Fences Play Sets • Gazebos

10% OFF Any Service in June!

Residential Interior and Exterior Painting. Insured.

16 Years Experience References • Free Estimates

Call Ken 636-391-1746

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

Senior discount!

We just keep rolling it on!

I LOVE TO PAINT plus

Courteous • Dependable Professional Painting Faux Finishes Trim and Crown Moulding Installation •Al l Surface Prep •Cabinet and Furniture

314-452-2204

•Top Quality/Affordable

Insured/References

david decorative painting 314-732-FAUX(3289)

Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing • Window Washing Gutter Cleaning

www.painting-pros.com

636-527-2501

A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpapering, we handle your design needs, professionally trained. Faux finishes, texturing, marbling, graining. Interior & exterior, insured, free estimates. All work done by owner. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-640-4085. 25 years experience.

THREE DECADES OF QUALITY WORK

DECK STAINING • BY BRUSH ONLY Schedule Now for Spring Rush! Work Guaranteed • Insured • References

314-852-5467 314-846-6499

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WEST claSSifiEdS Plumbing Services

Pet Services

Affordable Plumbing Repairs and bathroom remodeling. Call Craig 314-614-4840 or 636-458-1161

FREE TO GOOD HOME

SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Minor Plumbing Repairs. Drain/ Sewer Opening. Kitchen Faucets/Disposals Installed. Bathroom Vanities, Toilets Repaired/ Replaced. Water Lines/Drain Lines Replaced. Dishwashers/Ice makers Installed. Specializing in St.Louis County's Finer Homes. Free Estimates. Insured for your protection. Accepting Visa / MC 314-353-5555

Yucko’s

Two AKC Teacup Yorkie Terrier puppies (M/F). Contact alexmarkinc@live.com

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

314-770-1500

Space Available

MILBOURN ROOFING

Avalon Soccer Club will have at least five U13 boys’ teams this fall season 2010-2011 Born between Aug 1997 and Sept 30 1998.

Ballroom Dance Teachers Studio space available for teaching/ practicing in Ballwin. Dance floor and Mirrors. Hourly reasonable rates

New or Repair, Do Own Work No Job too small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted 314-484-1548

Prayers

Personal Services Professional Nanny available for CHILDCARE, PET SITTING & HOUSE SITTING. References available. Bonded. Call Barb at 636-527-2821

Publish Prayers With Us! Call Hope 636-591-0010

MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small. (314) 288-9952

Sports Tryouts

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ST. JUdE NOVENa May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, Help of the Hopeless, pray for us. Say prayer nine times a day; by the 8th day prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days. Then publish. Your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Thank you St. Jude. M.H.

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

Roofing Services

Recession Do It All Construction

Family Owned & Operated Co

Specializing in Roofing Siding and Painting. For Pricing Specials. Call

Wayne 314-685-0884 Tommy 314-295-3133

A-ACCURATE ROOFING SIDING & GUTTERS no job too Large or too Small, Affordable Roofing residential & commercial, all types of roofing, 40 year experience, call for a Free Estimate, 636-939-5109 or 1-800-459-ROOF

636-591-0010

Will consider a 1999 player with elite level of skill. Teams: Avalon-Chesterfield, Avalon-St. Louis, Avalon-Fenton, Avalon-Kirkwood Avalon-BLACK (This will be the team we take to Cup) in the U13 Boys age group. 'U13B Avalon Black-Premier is a new team being formed from the most elite players in the Avalon age group (4-6 teams) that will provide players that are ready to take their game to the next level with unparallel training, coaching and an overall soccer experience. This team will require a very high level of commitment from all players. Avalon will be having kickarounds and friendlies during the next month and are looking to add skilled players to all the teams mentioned above.

636-391-5678

Tree Services COLE TREE SERVICE Tree and stump removal. Trimming, deadwooding. Free estimates. Insured. 636-475-3661 Website www.cole/tree/service.biz

Tree & Misc

Tryouts June 21st and June 23rd at Moolah Shriners Soccer Field 12545 Fee Fee Rd. from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. A third session will be on Saturday June 26th from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

(636) 257-7399 • 24 Hrs.

Pre-Tryout Kickarounds will be at: Moolah Shriners Soccer Field 12545 Fee Fee Rd. St. Louis, MO 63146 Wednesday Nights, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Starting 5/26 and going through 6/16

Wedding Services

Avalon Soccer Club is an excellent club to experience a very high level of competitive and travel soccer for little if any out of pocket expenses (when participation in fundraising).

Marriage Ceremonies Renewal of Vows Commitment & Affirmation of Love

Golf tourneys,Trivia nights, Mouseraces, Concession work For more information contact: Ted Puetz Email to: avalon1997.98@gmail.com or Call (314) 437 2242

Anytime... Anywhere...

(314) 703-7456

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The key to success.

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DO YOU Want tO KnOW the valUe Of YOUr hOme?

755 Lakeshore Ridge Court - Wildwood This display worth 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home has over 4,500 sq ft of stunning finished living space and is perfectly situated on over an acre lot! For a free 24 hour recorded message regarding this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1066!

636-549-1129 www.TheKrauseTeam.com

NEW LISTING!

233 COACHGATE

call Danny maupin 636-329-9241 danny.maupin@yahoo.com

Certified Residential Appraiser FHA approved

Grt 1.5sty villa w/beautiful 42” upgraded cab’s w/ Saddle finish, addl 18” wide pantry*breakfast rm flows into vaulted Great Rm*open staircase* fin’d LL w/BR, full ba & laundry*Mfloor Master suite*laundry & powder rm on 1st fl*2BR’s,bath & open loft on 2nd fl*You wl love villa & all surroundng amenties.Villas located nx Ballwin Commons w/walkng trails etc* CALL “BLAZE”

Blaze • 314-409-6988 www.pblaze.com Keller Williams Realty 636.229.8688

2523 Pepperfield Court - Chesterfield This 4 bedroom, 3 bath atrium ranch with over 3,000 sq ft of finished living space is situated on a half acre lot and offers a 3 car side entry garage! For a free 24 hour recorded message regarding this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1296!

1275 Big Bend Crossing Manchester • $169,900

Townhome w/2 bd + loft, 2 full baths, main floor master, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, main floor laundry, full basement, single car garage, low condo fee $115!

427 Valparaiso Court Valley Park • $214,900

1.5 Story w/main floor master suite, 2 upstairs beds w/Jack ‘n Jill bath, hardwood flrs, vaulted ceiling, large deck backs to trees, 2 car garage, walk-out lower level.

(314) 323-4348 www.carolinegill.com

636-394-9300

Why Do So Many Real Estate Professionals Advertise In West Newsmagazine? Because West Sells Homes! 636.591.0010

18034 Panorama Dr. Wildwood $625,000

Peaceful, restful, seclusion! This gorgeous 4bd/3.5ba home is screened by nature on 3 private acres. Lined with estately pleasures & accents on details. This is luxury living at its finest. Hardwood floors, 3 stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, rich millwork, built-in bookcases, indirect lighting & surround sound, inside & out. Finished lower level hosts family room, wet bar, rec room, fitness room, hobby room, 4th bedroom and full bath. Private paradise setting with rolling brook/coi pond, spacious patio, level play area. This is style that reflects success!

Call The Irvine Team 636.391.2100 www.TheIrvineTeam.com

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1000 Cambridge Place Ct. Chesterfield • $299,900 3bd/3.5ba. 1 1/2 sty with convenience of a Villa community. Main flr mstr w/ walk-in closet, luxury bath. Priv patio & yard. Fin. LL with 8+ ft. pour & full ba.

Tara Manor Ct. Chesterfield • $874,900 Exceptional 1 1/2 sty. in cul-de-sac. Mn fl. mstr ste w/luxury ba. Center island kit w/ granite counters. Balcony, covered patio, salt water pool. fin LL. 4 Car garage.

320 Conway Downs Dr. Creve Coeur • $539,900 Move in ready 1 1/2 sty. 5bd, 3 full & two 1/2 baths. Main fl. mstr ste. Wood brng frpl. Kit w/dbl ovens, walk-in pantry, Mn fl. lndry. Fin LL w/2 addtl. bdrms. 3c gar.

580 Eagles Nest Ct. Ballwin • $564,900 3 level acs. 5bd, 4 1/2ba. New granite counters & hdwd flrs. Main fl. mstr ste w/ luxury ba. Patio & in-ground Pebbel Tech pool. Fin w/o LL with all the ammendities.

4727 Cross Haven Dr. Weldon Springs • $649,000 4bd/3.5ba. Vltd atrium ranch overlooking 12th fairway at Whitmoor CC Golf Course, Mstr Ste w/luxury ba. Gourmet kit. LL w/4th-5th bd, full ba. 4c rear/side garage

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2117 Willow Trace Dr. Arnold • $149,900 Short Sale, needs paint/carpeting. 3bd, 2ba, 2c gar. Lg. mn fl. GR w/vaulted ceilings, Eat-in kit. Fin. LL w/lg. rec rm, frpl. Don’t miss this opportunity. Make Offer!

1133 Pond Rd Wildwood $2,499,000

525 Conway Village Town and Country $749,000

9817 Countryshire Creve Coeur $725,000

409 Chukker Polo Lake $545,000

2321 Centennial Farms Wildwood $500,000

10044 Briarwood Ladue $409,000

14550 Eddington Chesterfield $295,800

305 Oakleigh Woods Ballwin $259,900

325 Baxter Rd Ballwin $234,900

528 Windsor Mill Ballwin $229,000

844 Green Lantern Ballwin $228,900

336 Providence Ballwin $199,000

1322 Warson Pl Rock Hill $199,000

109 Meadow Ridge St. Peters $169,000

1609 Yale Avenue Richmond Heights $159,900

316 Navajo Dr. Portage Des Sioux • $119,900 2bd/2ba Ranch, GR w/built-in bookcases. Cozy kit w/breakfast rm. Oversized garage. Covered deck w/large level yard. Quite sub., Thermal windows. Motivated seller.

• 4.14 acre lot w/gorgeous building site near Hwy 100 and Hwy 00 in Pacific 11400 Casa Nella Montagna Marthasville • $499,900 3 ac in MO wine country. Gourmet Kit w/ granite counter tops,Vaulted mstr suite, luxury mstr ba. Vaulted gr. rm w/frpl. Fin deep pour W/O LL. Oversized 3c gar.

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• 3 acre building site w/public sewer and water in Osage Hills Subdivision • 1262 Fiddle Creek Rd. 11 acres very private gently rolling ground near Hwy T and Fiddle Creek. Perfect for custom home or subdivision.

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161 CUMBERLAND PARK CT #G (BALLWIN) Absolutely stunning 3BR/2ba condo in West County! Completely updated! Private garage and lots of storage. AAA rated Rockwood schools. $119,900

395 LARIMORE VALLEY DRIVE WILDWOOD Custom 1.5 sty, 2.4 acre lot, inground pool, gazebo, porch, fabulous kitchen adjoins hearth rm, study, 4 fireplaces, fin w/o LL w/rec, game, media, exercise, hot tub, 2baths. $1,999,900

18211 OLD WILD HORSE CREEK RD (CHESTERFIELD) Amazing 1.5 sty on 1655 WILSON AVENUE 9+ acres. Totally renovated + addition. CHESTERFIELD Estate-like grounds. CustSpectacular bonus rm, veranda, master his & hers baths, fin W/O LL. $2,499,900 om 1.5 sty w/numerous custom amenities thru-out. Gourmet kitchen, hearth rm, 998 TARA OAKS DR (CHESTERFIELD) 4FP, finished W/O LL, in-ground pool, Custom 2sty,former display, great lot, 4 car garage. $1,475,000 inground pool, gourmet kitchen, hearth room, 2stry great room, luxury master, fin W/O LL w/full kitchen, rec rm. $797,000

15712 CEDARMILL CHESTERFIELD House beautiful inside and out.Totally updated ranch, 3BR, 3.5ba. Beautiful kitchen w/10ft breakfst island, Viking appliances. Large, level fenced yard. $485,000

14547 TRAMORE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Fantastic 3BR/2.5ba townhome located in Chesterfield Partially finished lower level and updated bathrooms. Hurry! this can be yours. $167,500 1594 TERRA VISTA (CREVE COEUR) Gorgeous former display with all the bells and whistles. Gourmet kitchen, custom cab, appliances incuded, upgraded fixtures, open, spacious. $390,000

1248 Marsh Ave. - Ellisville - $170,000 Updated ranch on half acre park setting! Gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances, and tile floor. Family room with brick fireplace, large picture window overlooking backyard, and rear double doors leading outside. Huge deck!

44 W. Oak Hill Dr.- Ellisville- $290,000 Completely remodeled ranch on over a half acre of land! Updated kitchen with oversized tiled floor, new carpet in bedrooms and hall, floor to ceiling brick fireplace in family room, and 3 updated FULL baths! House is wheelchair accessible with ramps and wide doorways, stairs and hallways.

1332 COUNTRYSIDE MANOR PLACE CHESTERFIELD Classic traditional beauty on an outstanding lot. Large, level, backing to a trees. 4BR, 3.5ba. 3 car side entry garage. Very neutral and clean. Sprinkler and alarm $649,900

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1282 White Rd. - Chesterfield - $270,000 Beautiful 2-story with circular driveway! Grand entry through leaded glass door, formal dining room, separate living room and family room with cozy brick fireplace. HUGE bedrooms all with either double or walk in closets! New deck, updated kitchen, must see!

1223 Treetop Village Dr. – Ballwin - $218,000 Huge 4+bedroom in prime location! Gleaming hardwood throughout, 42’kitchen cabinets with some glass fronts, all updated baths, newer appliances, newer roof, newer A/C and furnace, and French doors which lead to large covered rear deck!

338 Bellestri Dr. – Ballwin - $220,000 Large family home with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths! Updated kitchen, double window over sink, bay window, sunroom, wet bar, patio and large fenced backyard! Great neighborhood and Parkway schools.

603 Charbray Dr. - Ballwin - $270,000 Stately 2-story in great neighborhood. Side entry garage, formal living room and separate dining room. Families will love level backyard, screened sun room, and swimming at nearby Ballwin Water Park. Tons of space and new carpeting.

154 Brightfield Dr. - Ballwin - $205,000 Marvelously maintained ranch in Parkway South area! Updated kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Private backyard with a rear deck and patio. PLUS a finished walkout lower level with rec/room, wetbar, full bath. Doubles the living space!

1331 PARKVIEW EST DR (ELLISVILLE) Like new townhouse w/attached garage, 2BR/2.5ba. Newer wood floors main level, eat-in kitchen w/42 cabinets; laundry rm 2nd floor. Loft area. $157,500

1507 DIETRICH CHASE LANE UNINC STL CO2BR/2ba Villa in gated community! Main flr master. Spacious 3125 S STATE HWY FF (EUREKA) kitchen opens to light-n-bright family Remarkable 3BR/3ba log cabin lodgetype house high above Meramec Rivers's room. W/O LL w/sunroom, mini-kitchen, rec rm, BR & full bath. $450,000 edge. Pond in front yard, river in the back! $245,000

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12932 MIDFIELD TERRACE (ST LOUIS COUNTY) Nice, detached 3BR, 2ba villa. 417 MORNING OAKS 774 WHISPERING MEADOWS Liv/din rm, eat-in kitchen, main flr launELLISVILLE Great curb appeal! 2sty with MANCHESTER 2 story 4BR, 3.5ba. Formal dry, W/B FP, deck, 2c garage, basement attention to detail. 4BR,3.5ba, wood LR & DR. Large FR. Updated eat-in storage, pool & tennis. $169,900 floors, hard surface counters, upgrades kitchen-breakfst rm. Master bedrm suite thruout. Fin LL. Luxury mstr suite. w/vaulted ceilings. Fin LL. Oversized 1832 MISTY MOSS (ST LOUIS CO) Beautiful .83 ac fenced yard. $410,000 deck for outdoor entertaining! $449,000 3BR/2.5ba condo, LR/DR, eat-in kitch. Fin LL, ref, range, washer/dryr, 1car att gar, privacy fence. Pool, tennis. Near major hwys 40, 170, 70. $154,900 16925 LEWIS SPRING FARMS RD (WILDWOOD) Spectacular custom 1.5 sty, 3 acre lot, 2-sty foyer & great rm, gourmet kitchen, hearth rm, bonus rm on upper level, luxury master. $899,900 2539 VALLEY OAKS EST DR (WILDWOOD) Fabulous Atrium 1.5 sty! Vaulted great room. Sun room. Main level master w/luxury bath. Wood floors. Awesome fin LL w/5th BR & ba. $580,000

17230 LAFAYETTE TRAILS DRIVE WILDWOOD Impeccably maintained 1.5 sty home. 4BR, 2.5ba, fin LL, screened porch & deck, vaulted ceilings, 3 car, main flr laundry, backs to com grnd. $340,000

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18715 Babler Meadows Dr. Wildwood • $579,000 Gorgeous granite kitchen highlights this professionally decorated atrium ranch. 3 Acre Wooded Lot. 2 frpl, 3c gar Fin LL. Bay windows, Hdwd Flrs, New HAVAC, Spectacular Home!! Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 www.MikeLeeker.com

16642 Highland Summit Dr. Wildwood • $415,000 STUNNING Vaulted ATRIUM ranch w/Hearthroom, Updated Gourmet Kit., HUGE Fin. Lower w/Rec Rm, Exercise Rm, 2 Bd,& Fam Rm! Screen Porch, Patio, Deck & More! Call Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555 stephaniethompsonrealtor.com

2639 Sun Meadow Drive Chesterfield • $384,900 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME & neighborhood awaits buyer who appreciates many updates/ fin. LL/4+ bdms & lovely curb appeal. Pretty hdwd flrs/neutral decor & move-in ready. Call Barb Woodham 314-346-2272 www.barbwoodham.com

507 PROSPECTOR RIDGE DR (WILDWOOD) Awsome 2 sty loaded with updates! Hardie Board siding, updated kit cab, granite, appliances, wood flrs, updated baths, newer roof. $400,000

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2011 WAKEFIELD FARM RD (WILDWOOD) A horse lover's dream in Wildwood! 4BR/3.5ba ranch w/fin LL & W/O. 4stall horse barn. Wooded views from 105 LITTLE HILL COURT 14361 LADUE ROAD CHESTERFIELD Large 2198 sq ft ranch. covered deck. Lots of upgrades. $399,900 BALLWIN 4BR/2ba large home with Patriot 4BR, 3ba located in award winning 160 JUBILEE HILL DR #1 (WILDWOOD) sunroom. On cud-de-sac. Backs to woods & common ground. Private, backs Parkway School District. Freshly painted STUNNING Former Display! 2BR, 2ba. to woods & common ground. $244,900 and many updates. $269,000 Vaulted ceilings, newer windows, gorgeous design! Close to Wildwood Town Center. $119,000

60 CONWAY COVE CHESTERFIELD 2 bedroom, 4 bath townhome, renovated, huge master bedroom, wood floors, W/O LL. End unit. $183,500

1532 Candish Ln. - Chesterfield - $395,000 First Class 2- Story. Meticulous care & attention to detail is evident throughout. Lots of space incl. formal dining and 4-season rooms! Professionally finished lower level and great neighborhood.

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3168 AUTUMN TRACE (MARYLAND HTS) Backs to the lake. Great views. 2BR, 2.5 bath ranch condo. Main flr laundry, garage, finished W/O basement. Club pool & tennis. $159,900

579 SUNBRIDGE DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Updated 2 story with spectacular kitchen! Gleaming wood floors! Canned lighting! Updated master bath! Fin LL! Low maintenance exterior of stone and vinyl siding! $384,900

880 Sulphur Spring Rd – Ballwin - $385,000 Rare find! Custom built 2 story in Parkway schools with all first class touches. 42’ cabinets, stainless appliances, library w/built-ins, +size staircase, finished basement, 3 car garage and more!

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207 AMBRIDGE (CHESTERFIELD) Fabulous open floorplan, neutral, secure bldg, backs to woods. 3BR, garage, gas FP, convenient to shopping and resturants. $210,000 466 BLACKWOLF RUN DRIVE WILDWOOD Fabulous 1.5sty, 5BR/4.5ba. Gourmet kitchen, granite, wood floors, main level mstr suite, theatre room, front & back staircase and 3FP. Elem school in sbdv and sbdv pool. $749,900

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412 GREAT HILL BALLWIN Charming, updated 1.5 sty. Maple cabinets, bay window, skylights, fabulous patio & fenced yard. Community pool & Parkway Schools. $160,000

1806 Wade Ct. Wildwood • $324,500 Cul-de-sac, fin LL, 2800+ sq ft. 2sty entry foyer, hdwd fls, lg fam rm w/5 window bay. vaulted kit, breakfast rm w/bay, tile & island. Anderson wood windows & 6 panel doors. New furnace 4/10. Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 www.MikeLeeker.com

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2628 Rockwood Pointe Wildwood • $299,000 Brick and vinyl 2sty with 3.5 baths (one Jack and Jill), walkout basement, t-stair & 3-car garage. Huge private rear deck with hot tub. Close to Wildwood Towne Center! Call Robin Williams 314-401-0155 www.CallRobinWilliams.com

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2329 Windsor Meadow Blvd. Wildwood • $229,000 Sellers motivated! Beautiful 3BR 2BA ranch shows like display! Meticulously maintained! Beaut hdwd flrs! Upgr galore! 1st flr lndry! Cstm deck! Fab fin W/O LL! Lux mstr ste & bath! Much more! Chris Ronberg 314-922-4358 ChrisRonberg.com

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