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The Real Public Service

Every year about this time, big-government liberals stand up in front of college commencement crowds across the country and urge the graduates to do the noblest thing possible – become big-government liberals.

That isn’t how they phrase it, of course.

Commencement speakers express great reverence for “public service,” as distinguished from narrow private “greed.” There is usually not the slightest sign of embarrassment at this self-serving celebration of the kinds of careers they have chosen – over and above the careers of others who merely provide us with the food we eat, the homes we live in, the clothes we wear and the medical care that saves our health and our lives.

What I would like to see is someone with the guts to tell those students: Do you want to be of some use and service to your fellow human beings? Then let your fellow human beings tell you what they want – not with words, but by putting their money where their mouth is.

You want to see more people have better housing? Build it! Become a builder or developer – if you can stand the sneers and disdain of your classmates and professors who regard the very words as repulsive.

Would you like to see more things become more affordable to more people?

Then figure out more efficient ways of producing things or more efficient ways of getting those things from the producers to the consumers at a lower cost.

That’s what a man named Sam Walton did when he created Wal-Mart, a boon to people with modest incomes and a bane to the elite intelligentsia. In the process, Sam Walton became rich. Was that the “greed” that you have heard your classmates and professors denounce so smugly? If so, it has been such “greed” that has repeatedly brought prices down and thereby brought the American standard of living up.

Back at the beginning of the 20th century, only 15 percent of American families had a flush toilet. Not quite one-fourth had running water. Only three percent had electricity and one percent had central heating. Only one American family in a hundred owned an automobile.

By 1970, the vast majority of

those American families who were living in poverty had flush toilets, running water and electricity. By the end of the 20th century, more Americans were connected to the Internet than were connected to a water pipe or a sewage line at the beginning of the century.

More families have air-conditioning today than had electricity then. Today, more than half of all families with incomes below the official poverty line own a car or truck and have a microwave.

This didn’t come about because of the politicians, bureaucrats, activists or others in “public service” that you are supposed to admire. No nation ever protested its way from poverty to prosperity or got there through rhetoric or bureaucracies.

It was Thomas Edison who brought us electricity, not the Sierra Club. It was the Wright brothers who got us off the ground, not the Federal Aviation Administration. It was Henry Ford who ended the isolation of millions of Americans by making the automobile affordable, not Ralph Nader.

Those who have helped the poor the most have not been those who have gone around loudly expressing “compassion” for the poor, but those who found ways to make industry more productive and distribution more efficient, so that the poor of today can afford things that the affluent of yesterday could only dream about.

The wonderful places where you are supposed to go to do “public service” are as sheltered from the brutal test of reality as you have been on this campus for the last four – or is it six? – years. In these little cocoons, all that matters is how well you talk the talk. People who go into the marketplace have to walk the walk.

Colleges can teach many valuable skills, but they can also nourish many dangerous illusions. If you really want to be of service to others, then let them decide what is a service by whether they choose to spend their hard-earned money for it.

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letters to the editor Lost her charm To the Editor: Less than one week after West Newsmagazine published a photo of famed White House correspondent Helen Thomas, calling her “the very charming First Lady of News,” Thomas showed how uncharming she could be when she told the Jews to “get the hell out of Palestine.”

Public opinion forced Thomas to announce her retirement effective immediately, and some groups are considering renaming prestigious awards that had previously been named in Thomas’ honor.

I hope that West Newsmagazine will consider making a statement in light of Thomas’ inappropriate comments.

Galit Lev-Harir Ballwin (Editor’s Note: West Newsmagazine does not endorse Helen Thomas’ recent comments.)

Taxing issue

To the Editor: I want to introduce to the public a new concept for funding the federal government – a new efficient tax system that is completely voluntary. This tax plan has been introduced to the United States Congress as the FairTax Act (H.R. 25/S. 296).

Imagine keeping every dime of your paycheck; no federal income tax taken out, no Social Security or Medicare tax taken out, no taxes on business and no taxes on investment income. Imagine on top of getting your full paycheck you would get a monthly payment to cover taxes on all necessities up to the poverty level. All of this would be replaced with a consumption tax of 23 percent on new purchases only. No, the cost of everything you buy will not necessarily go up 23 percent under this plan. While the cost of new products would go up, many of the costs to produce products would be eliminated, which would reduce retail prices.

How could this be?

All taxes and tax compliance costs like tax preparation and accounting fees on production of a product are passed on through each process and then eventually passed on to you the consumer. These are called embedded costs. Economists estimate that there is roughly a 22 percent increase in the cost of merchandise due to embedded costs. Under the FairTax plan, there would be no income tax and compliance costs passed on to the consumer.

Now imagine how businesses based

overseas would react to a country that does not punish them for creating jobs – a country that says, “Hey, if you come here and open a business, we will not tax you.”

Businesses from all countries would flood into the U.S. to base their operations. One would literally have to hide under a rock in order to avoid getting a job.

The underground economy will be taxed at last. Illegal businesses such as drug dealing, prostitution, as well as legitimate cashonly businesses that are evading taxes will finally be contributing to the federal government when they make purchases.

See the tax code in black and white with this new inclusive tax. When you see a product at the store for $100, it would be marked at $100, and your receipt will read $77 retailer/$23 tax. No more accountants, special interests groups and politicians helping some become exempt from paying their fair share. Those who want to look wealthy will pay tax when they purchase luxury items. A consumption tax is a much less burdensome tax, since it is paid by individuals both willing and able to pay it.

It is not a penalty for productivity like the current income tax system.

The FairTax would change the way we fund Social Security and Medicare. Instead of taxing only 158 million workers, over 300 million citizens, plus 50 million tourists who come from abroad, will be funding our entitlement costs.

No more IRS. No more tax forms, no more tax filing. April 15 will be just an ordinary day. No fumbling around finding all your tax documents, then paying to have them prepared, and then hoping that everything is done right so as to avoid the dreaded audit.

The FairTax would encourage citizenship for illegal aliens, since citizenship is required to qualify for the tax prebate included in this tax plan.

There truly is a better way to fund our federal government. It’s time for a tax code that’s fair, transparent and understandable.

We need to end the increasingly complex tax code that is dividing our great nation and start a tax system that promotes innovation and inspires new hope for a more thriving and prosperous America for all.

Let’s eliminate the special interests groups in Washington and return the power of government back to its people. The FairTax is the economic shot in the arm needed to get this country moving again. It’s time to eliminate the IRS and start the FairTax! Please check out more at fairtax.org. or read “The FairTax Book,” by Neal Boortz.

If this sounds like a good idea to you, tell your representatives that you want the FairTax. Missouri has a version (HJR 56) that needs your support to be put on the ballot.

What better place to start the blood flowing in the economy again than in the heart of America. Tell your Missouri senator that you want the FairTax. Ken Becker St. Louis County

Gate crashers

To the Editor: I compliment your Editorial, Opinions, Cartoons, and the “Quotable” pieces regarding the Arizona issue on immigration, which appeared in the May 26 issue of West Newsmagazine. I have been following this problem the residents of Arizona have been facing for many years, as I have a daughter who lives in Phoenix. Each time we visit her, we become more aware of the increasing effect of the influx of the illegal immigration problem on the state and local governments, as well as the residents, of Arizona.

Recently, my daughter sent us the two enclosed items about that problem. The first article was written by a Mexican who is now a naturalized U.S. citizen and lives in Globe, Ariz. I think it is a great explanation of the illegal immigration issue.

“If you had tickets to a sports event, concert, Disneyland, or for an airline flight, and when you got to your assigned seat, you found someone else was in that seat, what would you do? You would call for a person in charge of ticket checking and have the person in your seat removed. You would properly be asked to show your ticket, and you would gladly and proudly do so, for you have bought and paid for that seat. The person in your seat would also be asked for their ticket, which they would not be able to produce. They would be called ‘gate crashers,’ and they would properly be removed.

“Now in this huge stadium called the USA, we have millions of gate crashers.

We have been asking security to check for tickets and remove the gate crashers. We have been asking security to lock the back door. Security has failed us. They are still looking the other way. They are afraid to ask to see the tickets. Many people say there is unlimited seating, and whether there is or not, no one should be allowed in for free while the rest of us pay full price.

“In ‘Section AZ’ of ‘Stadium USA,’ we

have had enough of the failure of security. We have decided to do our own ticket checking and properly remove those who do not have tickets.

“Now, it seems very strange to me that so many people in the other 49 ‘sections,’ and even many in our own ‘section’ do not want tickets checked or even to be asked to show their ticket. Even the head of security is chastising us while not doing his own job, which he has sworn to do.

“My own ticket has been bought and paid for, so I am proudly going to show it when asked to do so. I have a right to my seat, and I want the gate crashers to be asked to show their tickets too. The only reason that I can imagine anyone objecting to being asked for their ticket is that they are in favor of gate crashing and all of the illegal activities that go with it, such as smuggling, gang wars, murder, human smuggling for profit, and many more illegal and inhumane acts that we are trying to prevent with our new legislation. Is that what I am hearing from all of the protestors such as Phoenix Mayor Gordon, U.S. Rep. Grijalva, even President Obama? If you are not in favor of showing tickets (proof of citizenship, passport, green card, or other legal document) when asked, as I would do proudly, then you must be condoning these illegal activities.”

I don’t know the source of this second item, but it is also interesting: •• If you cross the North Korean boarder illegally, you get 12 years hard labor.

•• If you cross the Iranian border illegally, you are detained indefinitely.

•• If you cross the Afghan border illegally, you get shot.

•• If you cross the Saudi Arabian border illegally, you will be jailed.

•• If you cross the Chinese border illegally, you may never be heard from again.

•• If you cross the Venezuelan border illegally, you will be branded a spy and your fate will be sealed.

•• If you cross the U.S. border illegally, you get: 1. A job 2. Driver’s license 3. Welfare 4. Food stamps 5. Credit cards 6. Free education 7. Free health care 8. Subsidized rent or a loan to buy a house 9. A lobbyist in Washington Jim McCartney Chesterfield

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Father does know best There used to be a popular television show titled “Father Knows Best,” and more often than not, the title given to that fictional TV show proved to be right.

Dad is important to all of us. Whether alive or not, Dad always remains with us. Those who knew their dad for just a short time or not at all miss so much in their lives. For the luckier rest of us, Dad meant so much, and he usually had a powerful impact on our lives. It might be the stern look that kept us in line when we were young, or the nod that led to us finally getting approval to do something. Maybe it was the smell of a certain aftershave, or the sound of a voice booming over all others when we did something well at a sporting event. Dad influenced us, and his influence should be valued by each and every person who has been fortunate enough to experience it.

One element of knowing our fathers is realizing the sacrifices they made for us: postponing a new vehicle purchase for themselves so we could have something to drive; paying for our college; supporting our crazy dreams, even when they didn’t understand them; and generally communicating the values of hard work and unconditional love.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day in the U.S. The first U.S. observance of Father’s Day is believed to have been held on June 19, 1910, through the efforts of Sonora Smart Dodd, of Spokane, Wash. Someone already had designated an annual observance for mothers, and Dodd wanted a day to honor her father.

We learn from Dad that anything and everything can be fixed, if you just apply enough creativity, grit, and – sometimes – curse words to a project. Dads instill in us that if we decide to do something, we should do it right, no matter how small the task. Fathers have a funny way of sneaking into your psyche. Their contribution to our success remains with us our entire lives.

On Father’s Day, it is interesting to ponder what we’ve learned from our fathers. It is interesting to realize all of the things in life that your father was actually right about, no matter how much you didn’t want to admit it. On the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day, maybe it is time to tell your father about that realization. It is certain to make him smile and surely would make his day.

Perhaps this would be a good year to rediscover your dad, and tell him the ways in which he really did “know best.” For those whose father is no longer with us, it is a great day to remember and realize just how lucky we were and what a difference Dad made in our characters and our lives. Dad should be honored and celebrated every day.

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce holds one of his jerseys after offically retiring from the National Football League at the team headquarters in Earth City on June 9, 2010.

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BALLWIN Playing with fire As the Fourth of July approaches, the Ballwin Police Department reminds citizens that Ballwin Ordinance 17-57 prohibits the private possession, use or display of fireworks, due to their high risk for injury and property damage.

Each year, more than 9,000 people in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries.

Two-thirds of fireworks-related injuries occur each year between June 16 and July 16. Each year in the U.S., fireworks start an estimated 2,000 building and vehicle fires resulting in more than $39 million in direct property damage.

The Ballwin Police encourage citizens to celebrate Independence Day safely by attending the Ballwin Days fireworks displays at 9:30 p.m. on Fri., June 25 and Sat., June 26 at Vlasis Park.

Thefts from vehicles Recent reports of thefts from vehicles filed with the Ballwin Police Department serve as a reminder to lock car doors or risk

losing personal property.

A victim stated that on May 28, her credit card was taken from her purse, which was left in her unlocked vehicle parked in the 100 block of Kehrs Mill Road. Fraudulent purchases were charged to the credit card.

On May 29, a theft was reported from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 2300 block of Westpar. The victim stated that sometime during the overnight hours, an iPod and a GPS unit were stolen. The items were valued at $350.

CHESTERFIELD Ancient history The Chesterfield City Council on June 7 approved a measure to award the city’s 2010 Leonard Blake Chesterfield Ancient History Award to a local man who in 2008 discovered an ancient Native American site.

Stan Dampier found the site in December 2008. He was checking the area for arrowheads and found instead what he believed to be ear spools and shell beads. Dampier contacted the Archaeological Center of St. Louis, which obtained $150,000 from the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a dig there.

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It is believed the site is related to Cahokia Mounds, in Collinsville, Ill. Both sites belong to the Mississippian culture, pre-historic Native Americans who thrived in the area from about 1050 to 1400 AD. Alice Fugate, chair of Chesterfield’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, said the dig will help provide a clearer picture of what the area was like thousands of years ago.

Prettier parkway Chesterfield Parkway is one step closer to being restored as a beautiful entrance to the city.

The Chesterfield City Council on June 7 unanimously approved a contract to make landscaping improvements to medians on the northwest and southwest corners of Chesterfield Parkway.

The city recently took over the care of the medians from St. Louis County and had the old landscaping removed. Many of the trees were overgrown or dying, said Kay Folsom, chair of the city’s Beautification Committee.

The next step is to have the old tree stumps removed and add new landscaping that is easily maintained.

Folsom called the street the “front door” to Chesterfield.

“If people drive in and see our parkways that are beautiful, they’re more likely to go back and see the rest of (the city),” Folsom said.

The contract was awarded to Professional Irrigation Systems LLC. Most of the work is expected to be complete by the end of 2010.

ELLISVILLE Goodbye to crime and drugs The Ellisville Police Department is asking neighborhoods to “give crime and drugs a going away party” by participating in National Night Out. Ellisville residents are invited to join forces with communities nationwide for the 27th annual National Night Out, a crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Ellisville Police Department.

National Night Out is designed to: • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.

• Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts.

• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership.

• Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 3, residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods in Ellisville will host events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police and city officials, flashlight walks, youth activities, etc.

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Open season Summer plans have changed for Parkway South graduate Scott Langley.

On June 7 at the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier, the Manchester native earned a tee time at Pebble Beach. Only one spot was available in the 20-man field, and it was Langley who grabbed it.

Langley shot an eight-under par 132 for 36 holes at the Country Club of St. Albans. The tournament was run by West County’s Metropolitan Amateur Metropolitan Amateur Association President Stan Grossman (left) and Scott Golf Association.

The U.S Open starts on June 17 at Langley.

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In a short span, Langley has won the NCAA championship, was named a First Team All-American, earned the Division I Arnold Palmer Award and bettered the field at a U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier.

“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.” the event by contacting Sgt. Nancy Walker at 227-7777 or nwalker@ellisville.mo.us.

Registered neighborhoods will be assigned a police officer to be in attendance on National Night Out, and other city officials will visit participating neighborhoods.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY Laptops for cops The St. Louis County Police Department is eligible to receive $146,352 in grant funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

The funds will be used to purchase additional laptop computers for police cars, which will allow officers to perform routine tasks in the field. Officers will be able to electronically receive calls for service/ assignments, check for warrants on suspects, and use many of the applications developed to assist officers in doing their jobs.

Each laptop computer along with its associated equipment to mount it in the police car costs just more than $5,000.

The grant will allow for the purchase of approximately 27 new laptops and some of the additional items required for their installation.

The JAG Program assists state, tribal, and local governments in preventing and controlling crime based on local needs and conditions. JAG blends other programs together to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed.

Citizens can comment on the use of the funding by calling (314) 615-5308 or by sending a letter to the St. Louis County Police Department’s Planning and Analysis Unit, 7900 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105.

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Show Me State officials want to show visitors and tourists how welcome they are by sprucing up the highway greeting signs that dot Missouri.

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) employees are replacing 66 Missouri welcome signs along interstate, U.S. and state highways. Fourteen new signs on the interstates were placed deliberately before Memorial Day. Transportation officials said that the signs being replaced are 20 years old.

Tourism and transportation representatives worked together to design the new signs, which are about 2 feet wider and taller than the existing ones.

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Two brown pelicans arrived on June 10 from Florida at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park.

Local bird sanctuary assists with Gulf oil spill rescue efforts

By DIANE PLATTNER The Gulf of Mexico oil spill, which at West Newsmagazine press time continues to gush and spread, has sparked wildlife rescue efforts, including some by officials at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park. The World Bird Sanctuary on June 10 took in two injured brown pelicans from Florida as part of a coordinated rescue effort with front-line emergency responders to the April oil spill by British Petroleum (BP).

Initially, about 90 percent of the birds were dead on arrival because the oilsoaked birds, while trying to clean themselves, swallowed the oil, World Bird Sanctuary Executive Director Walter C. Crawford, Jr. said. Exacerbating the disaster is the fact that pelican breeding season is now underway. Some pelican parents are dying and unable to get back to feed their babies, who are left helpless to fend for themselves in the contaminated oil.

Two main expert wildlife rescue teams, led by Crawford’s long-time friends, are rescuing, washing and cleaning the oilsoaked birds. While many people want to help the birds, Crawford said the job can be dangerous and is only for wildlife rescue experts.

“People don’t understand they can’t just go down there and help,” Crawford said. “We’ve been through pretty stringent training programs.”

Once rescued and cleaned, many birds are not releasable back into the wild and need care in rescue centers. However, most centers are nearly completely full in Florida, Crawford said. So he worked with Delta Airlines, government and other agencies to transport the two brown birds to World Bird Sanctuary, which comprises 305 acres, operates a hospital for injured birds and cares for more than 200 animals.

The two brown pelicans, which were not impacted by the oil spill but are being treated for other issues, came from Suncoast Sea Bird Sanctuary near Clearwater, Fla., which is the largest wild bird hospital in the United States. It admits more than 8,000 injured birds each year, including about 1,700 pelicans, and now has more than 400 volunteers on hand to assist with oiled birds. Crawford said Suncoast officials expressed the need for more space, as summer is typically a busy bird-rescue season because many birds migrate to the area and become injured from boats or fishing lines.

“If all of the parts will come together, if we can get a system set up, we can be ready to house more birds should they need to send more to us,” Crawford said. “And I think they will need to send more.”

Crawford said that the World Bird Sanctuary paid about $750 of its own funds to fly the two birds by airplane,

which is safe in the pressurized cargo area, where the temperature is the same as in the airplane cabin.

“The World Bird Sanctuary is now hosting a contest to name the two brown pelicans, which Crawford said is a fun chance to get everyone involved.

He said if they begin to get a very large number of birds in need of housing, World Bird Sanctuary officials may rent a van and make the approximate 18-hour drive to retrieve the birds. The key is having a plan in place beforehand, Crawford said.

“BP didn’t have a plan ahead of time,” he said. “I want to plan ahead.”

Amid the dark devastation, Crawford is looking for a silver lining.

“I think this is a neat chance for people to see species and get educated,” he said.

“It can be a good lesson about the need to drill in the ocean. We all need to be more conservation-minded.”

While Crawford remains focused on saving as many birds as possible, there is only so much he or anyone can do to repair the ongoing damage to the ecosystem, which will be a dead zone. In fact, he said, it will take at least three generations before the damage is repaired. Even then, this disaster, deemed the largest in history, may still reveal its ugly head.

“Today in Alaska, you can pick up rocks that still have oil,” Crawford said. “That (Exxon) oil spill occurred 21 years ago.”

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Chesterfield boy saves brother from drowning

By BRIAN MCDOWELL A brave young man recently demonstrated a special brand of heroism in West County.

Thirteen-year-old Chesterfield resident Chase Alexander saved the life of his brother by performing CPR on him after he was pulled out of a swimming pool.

Alexander received community commendations and family gratitude for his heroic acts.

When Alexander learned CPR on a dummy as a part of his Boy Scouts training, he never dreamed that he would be utilizing the skill to save his little brother’s life.

However, in late May, the family was getting ready to leave a neighborhood pool party in Chesterfield when 3-year-old Carter slipped away from his distracted parents and wound up at the bottom of the deep end of the pool.

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“It was not my finest mother moment,” Paige Alexander, the boy’s mother, said.

A party attendee noticed Carter in the pool and jumped in and pulled him out.

“He was blue. He wasn’t breathing. I thought he was dead,” Paige said. “I was, of course, in hysterics.”

However the ensuing panic did not affect Carter’s older brother, Chase, who sprang to action, got on the ground, pulled the unconscious child close to him, and started administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest pumps.

It was the first time the Rockwood Valley Middle School student performed CPR on a real person. After 15 seconds of Chase performing the technique, Carter began coughing.

Then, much to the relief of all in attendance, Carter began to cry.

The child was taken by ambulance to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center and remained for 24 hours in the hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Paramedics later told the boys’ parents that Carter probably would have died if Chase had not performed CPR when he did.

Now, by all accounts, Carter is perfectly fine, as normal and rambunctious as ever.

“I don’t feel like a hero,” Chase said. “I just did what I had to do.”

Paige Alexander expressed hope that, in sharing the family’s story, everyone will realize the importance of learning and using CPR.

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Ellisville business owners question code enforcement

By BRIAN MCDOWELL Some business owners have been complaining about unfair code enforcement in the city of Ellisville, but city officials said the complaints are unfounded.

Terry Yount, who owns ABC Kids, and Gary Voss, the owner of West County Lanes, claim that they have been unfairly targeted for minor violations of the city’s codes while Ellisville has ignored violations committed by larger, more profitable businesses.

ABC Kids, a children’s furniture store, moved to Ellisville from Manchester.

Yount said that actions by Rob Compton, Ellisville’s code enforcement officer, have caused him to regret that decision.

Yount had the van that he uses for his business lettered in vinyl and was parking it outside of his business to promote his store. He said Compton told him that the van’s placement is a violation the city’s signage code.

Yount said that when he asked Compton for an explanation, he was told, “I just don’t like the color red.”

Yount said that Compton told him that the van must either be removed from the lot or parked in a fire lane behind the store.

According to Yount, there are several businesses that keep painted company trucks and vans outside of their businesses and have no apparent problems with the city. Yount said that he has been intimidated with the threat of serious fines if he drives and parks the van, which he purchased to use for deliveries.

Voss, who since 1984 has owned the community’s only bowling alley, said that he has received several visits from Compton pertaining to signs that he wanted to place along Manchester Road and regarding the poor condition of a fence that sits along the bowling alley’s parking lot.

West County Lanes sits back from Manchester Road and is difficult to see from the thoroughfare, so when hosting special events, Voss likes to place signs along the road to direct bowling alley patrons.

According to Voss, since Compton became the city’s code enforcer, he has been required to obtain a sign permit from the city council each time he posts a sign.

The permit dictates both what size the signs can be and what size lettering can be used, Voss said. The permit requirement has made hosting tournaments a hassle, he said.

The fence that lines West County Lanes’ parking lot has been another source of conflict between Voss and the city. Voss said that teenagers vandalized the fence and eventually tore it down. Voss said he tried to fix the fence himself, using his own money to add chain link to it, but that Compton informed him that use of the chain link is a violation of the city’s fencing code.

Voss said that Compton told him he would have to use more of his own money to fix it again or face a $1,000-per-day fine.

Voss said that he feels that is unfair because other fences in Ellisville are in disrepair and have received no attention from the city.

Compton said that he enforces the laws of Ellisville as they are written.

“Much of what I look at is complaintbased or on things I see while I’m driving around,” Compton said. “I am a lifelong resident of this city, and I care about it very much. I don’t, in any way, base my job on feelings or personal beliefs about anything.”

Compton referred further questions to Ellisville City Manager Kevin Bookout, who said that the city is not singling out any business in enforcing its laws.

“We have hundreds of businesses here and only one code enforcer,” Bookout said.

“We do try to follow up on every complaint we get, but obviously, we can’t catch everyone.”

Bookout said that if Yount and Voss think that other businesses are getting away with breaking the Ellisville’s laws, they should report those businesses to the city.

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Ballwin uses dogs to deal with geese population

By LISA WATSON The city of Ballwin is using a natural approach to deal with its geese problem, sending dogs on a wild goose chase.

The city recently approved a $1,950 deal with Rib Bolton, of Humane Goose Management, who is using his trained dogs to chase geese from four of the city’s parks.

Bolton has been bringing his two dogs to Vlasis Park, New Ballwin Park, The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, and the Ballwin golf course up to three times a day, said Ballwin Director of Parks and Recreation Linda Bruer.

Bruer said that the practice is not uncommon, especially in the Midwest.

“We’re not alone,” Bruer said. “I know the city of Kirkwood does some hazing.”

Bruer said that part of the goal is to chase

Chesterfield Police seek help in identifying stealing suspect The Chesterfield Police Department on June 9 issued a request for the public’s help in identifying a stealing suspect who is pictured in a store surveillance video.

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the geese out of Vlasis Park before they begin molting so that the grounds are clear of the creatures for Ballwin Days, which will take place from June 25-27. Once the geese start molting, they can no longer fly, and Bolton will take a break from the chasing, Bruer said.

Bolton will pick it up again when the geese’s feathers are restored, which should be in early July, she said.

The geese present a problem for Ballwin and surrounding cities because of the mess they make.

“Their feces are all over the sidewalks and the golf course and out in the play fields where the kids are playing,” Bruer said.

Geese in West County are faced with a few natural predators, including coyotes, Bruer said. Raccoons and dogs can also attack baby geese in the wild.

The dog chasing is one of several methods that the city uses to manage its problem with geese. The city has a permit for egg addling from the Missouri Department of Conservation, which means that trained

staff members coat goose eggs with vegetable oil to keep them from hatching, Bruer said.

Ballwin also plants high grass in its ponds, which deters the geese because they think there will be predators there, she said.

There is also a Ballwin ordinance that prohibits the feeding of geese.

Bruer said that feeding the geese popcorn and bread is not only bad for their digestive systems but also makes them dependent upon humans and interferes with their natural migratory process.

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL It does not even go into effect until 2011, but the St. Louis County smoking ban allegedly has already claimed an economic victim.

On June 4, regulars crowded into Ice & Fuel West for one last night at the Ballwin drinking establishment. Dan Mohan has owned the bar for 13 years, and he believes that smoking cigarettes, drinking and watching sports go hand-in-hand.

“Most of my regulars, the people that keep us in business, smoke,” Mohan said, “and smokers always spend more money in here than non-smokers do.”

Mohan expressed concern that the law has too many exemptions and seems to unfairly target those with a Sunday liquor license. Under Missouri law, any place that sells alcohol on Sunday must earn 50 percent of its sales from food, and according to the smoking law, any establishment that earns that percentage must be smoke-free.

“During football season, we do 25 percent of our sales for the week on Sundays,” Mohan said. “People like to smoke and drink and watch the most popular sport in the country. Why should we be punished for that?”

Mohan said that business owners are unsure of what the penalties will be for breaking the smoking law and of who will enforce the new measures.

“I’ve heard that the (St. Louis County) Health Department was going to be in charge of this, but they just recently cut some of their employees,” Mohan said. “I don’t understand how they’re supposed to both inspect restaurants and stop anyone that wants to smoke.”

Rather than try to figure out how to deal with the economic effects of the law, Mohan is closing his business on his own terms. He is proud that the bar was open for a relatively long time but he will not be renewing the lease.

Mohan thinks that business owners should be able to decide whether or not their patrons are permitted to smoke.

“Obviously, if smoking was as offensive and dangerous as some of these do-gooders say that it is, places like ours – where people smoke – wouldn’t stay in business for very long,” Mohan said.

Pat Lindsey, executive director of the St. Louis chapter of Tobacco-Free Missouri, said that the fears of bar owners like Mohan are overblown.

“My guess is that if his business is suffering six months before this law goes into effect, his business probably isn’t doing

The owner of Ice & Fuel West cited the impending smoking ban as his reason for closing the business.

that great in general,” Lindsey said.

Lindsey said that in other places where smoking has been banned, attendance at bars, restaurants and nightspots has not been significantly affected.

“If business is going well before the ban goes into effect, it will do well after,” Lindsey said.

Lindsey pointed to Fast Eddie’s Bon Air in Alton, Ill., as a business that has managed to thrive under a smoking ban; however, that legendary drinking spot has a large outdoor seating area where patrons are allowed to smoke.

Lindsey said that the countywide smoking ban will prove to be good for employees and business owners.

“I think that they will be amazed with the new business that going smoke-free will bring in,” Lindsey said.

Lindsey is concerned about the effects of secondhand smoke on employees and nonsmoking patrons at bars and restaurants and hopes groups such as Tobacco-Free Missouri will change the norms.

“Smoking on an airplane or on an elevator or in an office used to be totally normal, but views change over time,” Lindsey said.

“I think the day will come soon where we look at smoking anywhere indoors as a really crazy thing to do.”

When asked if she thought it was the government’s job to change social norms, Lindsey responded, “It is the government’s responsibility to protect people, if business owners will not.”

Mohan said it is ridiculous to think that the laws will not have negative effects on places where adults currently may drink or smoke.

“I can name dozens of places that have had to close in municipalities in states where they’ve instituted smoking bans,” Mohan said.

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Local child advocacy groups feel financial crunch saves taxpayers $1,300 per child in special education costs,” Stepleton said. “Last year, 7,395 Missouri children were treated for delays discovered by Parents as Teachers parent educators doing free screenings.”

Stepleton said that 19,000-plus comments have been posted on the “Save MO Parents as Teachers” Facebook page, and more than 4,000 calls and e-mails about the matter were sent to state representatives.

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Creve Coeur-based Citizens for Missouri’s Children (CMC) was a nonprofit, nonpartisan public interest organization that advocated for the rights and well being of all children in the state.

CMC advanced public policies focused on child protection and safety, education, child health and mental health.

Sherry Tucker, CMC board of directors’ president, said that organization officials did not reach the decision lightly.

“Our board and staff explored a number of options to keep all, or some, of CMC’s programs running,” Tucker said. “However, our lack of current and long-term funding make it impossible to continue to provide these programs in a meaningful way.”

CMC staffers published the annual “Kids Count in Missouri Data Book,” a collaborative project of CMC and more than 30 statewide organizations. The book documented the status of children in all 114 Missouri counties as well as those in the city of St. Louis. It tracked 29 data indicators of child well being, including 10 primary outcome measures.

In the most recent survey, Missouri’s children ranked 33rd nationwide.

As a result of the closure, CMC no longer will produce the data book. The organization has cancelled its 2010 Children’s Summit, which was planned for June 30 in Jefferson City.

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A second children-oriented group that fears even more kids will be overlooked is the National Center For Parents As Teachers (PAT) organization. Founded in 1984, the entity last year reached its 25th anniversary.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON Painting a broader, community-minded stroke for the environment is the underpinning at Earthbound Recycling. From its Eureka facility, owner Bob Moore said the center is about the only recycling entity in the region that accepts unwanted latex paint six days a week. While there is a small charge of 15 cents per pound of indoor or outdoor paint, Moore said the business gives away what reusable paint they can to students, renters, and low-income families.

Earthbound Recycling also accepts metals, electronics, motors, and lead items.

It is a single-stream resource for any type of paper, phone books, chipboard, tin cans, and plastic and glass containers.

Customers routinely come from Ballwin, Ellisville and Creve Coeur.

“For many business owners and for those who live in apartments who can’t get curb-side recycling, we are the only singlestream resource,” Moore said. “We like helping the environment, but it also truly is a service to residents.”

Earthbound Recycling purchases metals, such as all types of copper, including telephone wire, pipes and gutters; all kinds of aluminum, including cans, radiators, barbecue pits, pots, car wheels, storm doors and tubing; all types of brass, including

faucets, bullet shells and radiators; and all kinds of stainless steel, including sinks, pans, and utensils.

“We buy from 1 to 1,000 pounds of almost any metal a magnet won’t stick to,” Moore said.

Moore said that recycled metals start getting dismantled in St. Louis, then go to other states.

The center is a free drop-off site for computer towers, flat-panel TVs, large metal items, computers, water heaters, cast iron or galvanized pipe, lawn mowers, old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, corrugated cardboard, vinyl siding and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.

Moore said there is a $10 charge for old refrigerators and a $5 fee for recycled microwaves. Recycling fees are $10 each for computer monitors, $20 each for TV (no charge for flat-panels), and $35 for consoles larger than 28 inches.

The center is closed only on Sundays; however single-stream drop-off is available 24 hours a day, year-round.

Moore said he started Earthbound Recycling after remodeling homes and seeing an enormous amount of construction waste.

“I thought somebody needs to help out,” Moore said. “Then I decided that could be me.”

Funds for Friends The 12th annual Friends of Kids with Cancer Golf Tournament on May 24 at Whitmoor Country Club raised more than $119,000 for the local charity’s programs, which benefit kids receiving cancer treatment at area hospitals and their families. Golfers included parents who had or currently have children in treatment.

Pictured are current patient Brian Ott and Margie Sedlack, Friends of Kids with Cancer board member and program director.

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A contractor waiting for permits to demolish the building on behalf of Fifth Third Bank said that he noticed quite a few bees circling around a concentrated spot at the front of the building, beneath an awning.

“I’ve read and heard so many reports about honeybees disappearing, I thought it was important to try to save them,” said Matt Rozier, of MR Excavating.

When Rozier contacted the Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association to see if the bees could be saved, a West County member responded with the desire to relocate the hive.

Tim Hyde, of Skymeadows Farm in Wildwood, whose bees are the reigning state champions for honey, said that he was itching to try the bee vacuum machine that he built from a design he secured a few years ago on the Internet.

“When I made the vacuum, the project for it fell through,” Hyde said. “Trying to save this hive seemed like such a right thing to do.”

Hyde, his son, Billy, and another volunteer beekeeper from Eureka, Dave Faust, on June 7 worked for seven hours to cut away the building’s wooden exterior, take out large sections of honeycomb, vacuum the bees into a box and reunite them with their combs in frames before taking them

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Hyde said his had a foam catchment area designed to be more gentle on the bees.

During the cut-out and extracting process, another local beekeeper saw the familiar white suits and veils that the three beekeepers wore and stopped to share that the bees may be one of his swarms. He indicated he lived “just over the hill” from the building, and told Hyde that he would know that the bees were an offshoot of his hive if they were “three-banded Italians.”

Rozier said that he had seen the bees at the building last year. Based on that fact, Hyde said they then knew the bee colony was healthy because they had over-wintered in the building.

Hyde believes that they successfully relocated at least 90 percent of the colony.

He said the bees will be added to the others that produce the honey, wax and pollen products that he sells.

Hyde said that the hive at the vacant building was massive and that he thinks they moved the queen with the rest of the bees.

Scientists believe that bees have been producing honey for at least 150 million years. Honeybees are not born knowing how to make honey; the younger bees are taught by the more experienced ones. In the course of the lifetime of a worker bee, which is 28-35 days, she will produce 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey. To make one pound of honey, workers in a hive fly 55,000 miles and tap two million flowers.

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Lafayette grad earns Jack Buck scholarship

By JULIE BROWN PATTON Excelling in classroom, community and athletic endeavors at Lafayette High School earned Jacob Ripp the coveted Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) in Cape Girardeau.

Ripp, a Wildwood resident, is only the second Rockwood School District graduate to receive the award, which was launched in 2003, a year after the well-known sports broadcaster passed away. For nearly 50 years, Buck was the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Students from the entire St. Louis metropolitan area, including St. Charles County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, and the Illinois Metro East area, were eligible to apply for the award. High school guidance counselors from the region were asked to nominate one deserving applicant from their high schools.

In 2003, SEMO and KMOX Radio representatives teamed up to create the award. The first scholarship established in memory of Buck, the award recognizes a student who has demonstrated outstanding character, academic achievement and the potential to be a community leader. The award covers tuition and general fees for the equivalent of up to 32 credit hours per academic year at SEMO, and residence hall fees for fall and spring semesters in a standard, double-occupancy room. Ripp’s award, which is effective with the fall 2010 semester, also provides a 15-meal per week board plan.

Ripp received the award on May 7 at a student achievement luncheon at the Hilton Ballpark Hotel in downtown St. Louis.

Buck’s widow, Carole Buck, attended the luncheon to present the award. She was one of three interviewers who evaluated Ripp during the process.

In high school, Ripp earned top grades and was voted homecoming king. He served on the school’s Student Council, and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mu Alpha Theta, Latin Club, the National Honor Society and Key Club.

Ripp also played on Lafayette’s football, basketball and baseball teams, making first team All-Conference in state for football and Academic All-State in baseball. He was selected to play in the Rawlings High School All-Star Showcase on June 30 after the Cardinal game at Busch Stadium, when the Missouri All-Stars will play the Illinois All-Stars. The team is managed by former Cardinals Mike Matheny and John Mabry.

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When he was not participating in sports, Ripp encouraged his fellow athletes during sporting events as a member of the Super Fans Club. He volunteered with the American Red Cross blood drive and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Ripp plans to pursue a degree in premedicine and play baseball for the SEMO Redhawks.

Ripp’s parents, Donna and Eric Ripp, said they are proud of how hard their son worked throughout high school to juggle academics and sports.

Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, SEMO president, said the college is very fortunate to be associated with the Jack Buck ScholarLeadership Award.

“Jack Buck was a man of impeccable character, a humble gentleman who went about his business quietly, but whose humility and professionalism left a lasting impression of excellence,” Dobbins said.

“We think these qualities are similar to those of Southeast, a university with sound academic programs that is committed to our students and the values of our region.

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Ripp said that getting the scholarship was a big relief.

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A panel of volunteer judges interviewed all the scholarship winners. The panel included educators, business professionals and a Circle Of Concern board member.

Judges reviewed scores of applications received from graduating seniors from 12 local high schools.

“We are very proud to be able to help these deserving young people,” Jerry Caesar, Circle Of Concern board president, said. “This is a wonderful tradition, which we gladly continue. We think all of these students have great futures.”

Overall, Circle Of Concern provided scholarships to more than 500 youth.

Many of this year’s grants were made in honor of people special to Circle Of Concern and strong supporters of the scholarship program. The top awards honor Arlene Frazier, of Chesterfield, and Walter Beranek, of Manchester. Frazier helped to found Circle Of Concern and started the scholarship effort. Walter served as Circle Of Concern’s president for almost two decades, often working 80 hours a week as a volunteer to assist area families.

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Parkway graduate to represent Cardinals at All-Star game Eric Greitens, a 1992 graduate of Parkway North High School, is one of three finalists to represent the Cardinals at the 2010 MLB All-Star Game for going above and beyond in the community. He was inducted into the Parkway Hall of Fame in 2004.

Three finalists will represent each MLB team. The finalist receiving the most votes will attend and be honored at the All-Star Game in Anaheim, Calif., and will be featured in “People” magazine.

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The graduating sixth-grade class at Chesterfield Day School performed the musical “Seussical” to a sold-out crowd on May 19 and used their accumulated earnings of $4,000 to donate to Operation Food Search.

Each year, Chesterfield Day School students discuss issues that affect the St. Louis community. Once an agency is selected, the students work to raise money for its cause through bake sales and the annual musical.

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Alison Levens, from Parkway Central High, and Jacob Lyonfields, from Parkway West High, were among 15 public high school students recently honored by the State Board of Education as recipients of the 2010 Outstanding Achievement Award.

They were formally recognized during a luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City.

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On May 10, they “built” bears at Build-A-Bear and donated them to the pediatric department at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur.

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Perfect ACT score Michael Zhao, from Parkway South High, scored the highest possible score, a 36, on the ACT college admissions and placement exam.

Zhao took the ACT test in April when it was Zhao administered to all Parkway juniors. Parkway students achieve an average ACT score of 24.1, which is the fourth-highest average score of the 524 Missouri school districts.

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, and a student’s composite score is the average of four test scores.

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Sydney Tischler, of Ballwin, received the Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Special Subject for her accomplishments in music. William Rapp, of Ladue, earned the Pauline Marshall Award for Scholarship for having the highest grade point average in the sixth grade.

Thomas Weiss, of Frontenac, received the Mary B. Rossman Award for Citizenship for displaying outstanding citizenship during his years at Rossman.

National summer learning program Jennifer Mahan, a junior at Parkway South High, was selected to attend the six-week Telluride Association Summer Program at the University of Texas-Austin.

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Rockwood’s Relay For Life reaches $1 million milestone

By JULIE BROWN PATTON Rockwood School District 2010 Relay For Life participants took the district’s fund raising to a whole new level. Their efforts earlier this month brought the Rockwood cumulative total in financial donations to the American Cancer Society over the $1

Sue Kumbera, owner of Simply Sue’s Café in Wildwood, with cookies that her café donated to the Rockwood Relay For Life. Simply Sue’s baked 200 cookies to be enjoyed by cancer survivors who attended the event.

million mark.

Just eight days before this year’s annual Relay For Life hosted by Rockwood School District, one of the Relay’s team captains lost his battle to cancer. The rest of his teammates on June 4 walked in his honor at the Relay, punctuating the vital role the event plays in memorializing and healing.

Mark Schuchard, of Eureka, was diagnosed with melanoma in March. He served as team captain and attended last year’s Relay For Life, along with a group of young males, many of whom were students at Rockwood Summit High School.

Schuchard was their youth leader at First Evangelical Free Church in Manchester.

The memorial service for Schuchard on June 1 was said to be moving and thoughtful.

Relay members from the “Leaving a Mark” team invited all present at the service to join them at the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraising event to help find cures and to walk in memory of Schuchard.

“His boys meant a lot to him, and I appreciated that they walked in my husband’s memory,” Schuchard’s wife, Sheila Schuchard, said. “That meant a lot to me.”

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Rockwood 2010 Relay For Life participants celebrated Rockwood’s cumulative $1 million in donations to the American Cancer Society.

School District is one of only two school districts in the U.S. to host its own annual relay. This year marked the 10th anniversary of Rockwood relays.

A total of 84 teams and at least 809 individuals participated with Rockwood this year. At press time, the 2010 Rockwood event had generated between $100,000 and $104,000.

Steve Zamzow, chief staff officer, Relay For Life, High Plains Division of the American Cancer Society, came from Texas to attend this year’s Rockwood Relay. He said that the Rockwood event averages a donation of $100,000 every time it is held.

“That puts this relay in the top 10 percent in the nation,” Zamzow said. “This is such a wonderful effort here.”

Wildwood considers equine-assisted therapy program

By JULIE BROWN PATTON A special events permit within Wildwood recently was requested by Gary Hartke, of Robertsville, for purposes of establishing a new equine-assisted therapy program for persons with mental, physical, or physiological challenges. Hartke donated the land for the new program.

Steven Akre, a Town & Country resident, would like to establish the new horse boarding and equestrian training facility on the 14.63 acres at 3369 Hwy. 109, formerly the site of a plant nursery. Akre has two other, similar facilities in Town & Country (at Longview Farm Park) and in Franklin County, Mo. (known as Sweet Water).

Because the usage is contrary to the city’s zoning ordinances due to the acreage’s proximity to associated floodplains of Hamilton Creek and the Meramec River, Wildwood’s Planning and Zoning commissioners did a complete evaluation. The typical timeline for condition use permits is 150 days, but Wildwood commissioners said they did their best to expedite the process.

“Equine therapy can have a profound impact. Every month of delay in process is

now and well into the future,” Bopp said.

“As commissioners, we believe such a use is essential and desirable to preserve or promote the public health, safety, and welfare of Wildwood.”

Akre’s plans reflect a large building for indoor riding purposes, which will allow the use of the facility year-round. Another structure is planned for storage and maintenance purposes. Currently, commissioners limited the use of the proposed facility to 13 horses and donkeys.

Commissioners noted that the limited amount of development planned on the site addresses one of the major concerns of Wildwood officials about the use of the property in its review of past proposa delay to the children who would benefit waiting and hoping for the program to be als. City representatives wanted to retain a rural pattern of development at the site from this great effort,” said David Sewell, endorsed.

Bopp said a facility that provides such a and limited the intrusion of non-residential Wildwood city councilmember (ward 6).

On June 7, the commissioners recom- service to numerous special needs popula- uses that are not institutional in nature. A mended to city councilmembers that the tions anchors those communities where previous proposal on the site sought a conproject be approved, assuming certain they locate and provides opportunities that ditional-use permit to allow a salesroom in conjunction with an existing plant nursery restrictions and guidelines are followed would not otherwise exist for their users.

“With the development of this site for and growing area. Planning and Zoning to protect the integrity of the city’s master such a use, the city of Wildwood gains a Commissioners denied that request based plan.

Commissioner Chair Jon Bopp said project that will provide a learning envi- on the impact a retail use would have on there already was a list of 50-plus children ronment for the whole community, both the area.

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A letter from the Mayor Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you will join us for a weekend filled with fun at the 33rd Annual Ballwin Days Festival scheduled for June 25-27 in Ballwin’s beautiful Vlasis Park.

The rides and fairground open at 5 p.m., and there is no better way to celebrate the end of the workweek than by hanging out by the Main Tim Pogue Stage enjoying the music from the “Well Hungarians” at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the “Blast from the Past” parade kicks the festival weekend into gear at 9 a.m. The fairgrounds will open at 11 a.m. to provide hours of excitement with rides, arts, crafts, and great musical talent until evening.

Whether your fair favorite is the funnel cake, pepperbellies, or BBQ, there is enough enticing food for you to eat your way through the midway.

A spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky over Ballwin both Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 p.m. Sunday kicks into high gear with the always popular Ballwin Days 5K Run and 1-Mile Kid’s Fun Run starting at 8 a.m., while fair grounds open at noon.

So, mark your calendar to come out and join the excitement. You won’t want to miss this year’s family festival that will prove to be a fun-filled experience for all.

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11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Festival SUNDAY: Noon - 6:00 p.m 2010 Ballwin Days Committee

2010 Ballwin Days Committee Colleen Ahearn, Raneen Ahlemeyer, Dick Andrews, Dot Andrews, Verna Arnold, Richard Boerner, George Boswell, Laura Brewer, Bud Brown, June Brown, Linda Bruer, Debby Calderon, Ray Calderon, Dennis Callier, Betty Caswell, Beth Cox, Brian Cox, Wendy Cox, Dave Diederich, Anne Drewes, Jim Drewes, Ken Duenke, Mary Duenke, Peggy Duenke, Roy Duenke, Don Essen, Pat Essen, Pat Ferris, Michael Finley, Frank Fleming, Lee Halliburton, Ginny Halloran, Mike Halloran, Nikki Hamilton-Schuenke, Susan Hatcher, John Hoffman, Jeannine Hogard, Rich Hogard, Darryl Holman, Jackie Holt, Joshua Jackman, Theresa Keppel, Chris Kluthe, Gary Kramer, Bob Kuntz, Connie Kuntz, Jim Leahy, Jim Lieber, Glenda Loehr, Ronald Markland, Pat McDermott, Sarah McDermott, Ken Mellow, Crystal Mertz, Haley Morrison, Russ Myler, Andy Noles, Jason Oglesby, Tim Pogue, Cindy Probst, Stu Rauscher, Doug Rawls, Stacey Rawls, Diane Robinson, James Robinson, Steve Schicker, Frank Schmer, JoAnn Sharpe, Ralph Starck, Steve Starck, Tracey Starck, Jane Suozzi, James Terbrock, Debbie Velten, Lori Vincent, Tim Vincent, George Vitela, Amanda Vogt, Bob Vogt, Dee Vogt, Gary Volk, Susan Volk, Bob Wood, Kathie Young, Walter Young, Brian Zimerman. (Not all committee members are pictured.)

2010 Junior Ballwin Days Committee Nicole Clark, Dillon Keppel, Mallory Keppel, Mallory Lieber, Taylor Martin, Elizabeth Porch, Zac Rawls, Christina Vogt, Alexus Zimerman

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The Ballwin Days Entertainment Committee has booked a full weekend of live and lively entertainment for the festival’s 33rd year.

Main stage entertainment for the weekend is provided, compliments of West Newsmagazine, and what a lineup guests will see on the stage.

On Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Well Hungarians make their first-ever appearance. Guests may have heard their country style opening for such acts as Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, and Charlie Daniels, or, one of their songs from their radio albums, including “Sorry ‘bout the Mess” and “Diaminds and Love.” Learn more about Well Hungarians at wellhungarians.net.

On Saturday night, two bands new to Ballwin Days hit the main stage. Opening at 6 p.m., the new and up-and-coming Way Back Machine starts the music. From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., soak up the horn-driven sounds of local favorite Nonstop Classic Rock. The band opened MLB All-Star Game festivities at the Ballpark Hilton in 2009 and is considered by many to be the premier classic rock band in this part of the country. They expect to release their first album later this year. Read all about the band at nonstoprock.net/nonstop.html.

Returning to Ballwin Days for 2010 is what has become known as “Volunteer Jam.” At various times throughout the festival weekend, on both the main stage and under the dining pavilion, different performers will provide a taste of their talents.

They range from singing acts to dancing groups to musical instrument performances.

Be sure to check them out in the park.

Two new items were also added to Ballwin Days. On Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., bring the kids to the festival to see our stilt walker. To add an element from the “Big Stage,” the Muny Kids & Teens will perform from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the gazebo at the lower pond.

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Lightin’ up the sky For the fifth year, fireworks are back at Ballwin Days. To honor the 33rd year of the festival, fireworks displays will light up the sky Fri., June 25 and Sat., June 26 starting around 9:30 p.m., weather and wind conditions permitting.

The 2010 displays, professionally handled by J & M Displays, will be of a similar nature from the past year, with small shells and multi-explosion cakes that will provide impressive 12- to 15-minute presentations.

“We are very excited to have fireworks

for both nights at Ballwin Days,” CoChairman Pat McDermott said. “We feel this will add an extra dimension of fun and excitement for our festival guests.”

The fireworks will be shot from Vlasis Park and will be best viewed from within the park. Be sure to catch a shuttle bus in plenty of time for viewing the display.

Please note, coolers are not allowed in Vlasis Park during Ballwin Days, per city ordinance.

4:30 pm – Midnight • Ballwin Days Shuttle Buses 5:00 pm • Ballwin Days 2010 Opens at Vlasis Park • Rides and Midway Open • Arts & Crafts Open • Pretty Baby Voting Begins • Scavenger Hunt Begins 5:30 pm • Tennis Tournament Resumes 6:00 pm • Opening Ceremonies (Gazebo at the Pond)

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• Beautification Awards • Outstanding Senior Introductions – Dibby Rodgers 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm • Main Stage Entertainment – Presented by West Newsmagazine: “Well Hungarians” 9:30 pm • Fireworks 11:00 pm • Ride ticket sales & beer sales end 11:30 pm • Ballwin Days 2010 closes for the day

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8:00 am • 5K Run at Vlasis Park • Tennis Tournament Resumes 9:00 am • 1 Mile Adult and 1 Mile Kids Fun Runs 11:30 am – 6:30 pm • Ballwin Days Shuttle Buses Noon • Ballwin Days 2010 opens at Vlasis Park • Pretty Baby Voting Resumes • Scavenger Hunt Resumes Noon – 4:00 pm • Kids Korner Noon – 5:00 pm • Sand Sculpture by Dave Diederich, Joe Gregor, and Steve Harting

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Main Stage Entertainment – Presented by West Newsmagazine: 1:00 pm “Baboonz” 2:30 pm • Pretty Baby voting ends 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm • Entertainment by the Pond: “Muny Kid & Teens” 5:00 pm • Closing Ceremonies (Dining Pavilion) • Pretty Baby Awards • Sand Sculpture Destruction 5:30 pm • Ride Ticket Sales & Beer Sales end 6:00 pm • Ballwin Days 2010 closes – See you next year!

9:00 am Noon – 6:00 pm • Parade Begins at Kehrs Mill and Ballpark Dr. • 5K Run Registration by Committee Booth Theme: “Blast from the Past” 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 10:30 am – Midnight • Entertainment by the Pond: “Muny Kid & Teens” • Ballwin Days Shuttle Buses 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 11:00 am • Entertainment (Dining Pavilion) • Ballwin Days 2010 Opens at Vlasis Park “Steamroller Band” Kids Korner is the free area designed for our younger festival guests. Kids Korner is located • Pretty Baby Voting Resumes 3:00 pm beside the playground, near the shuttle bus and Arts & Crafts areas, towards the north end • Scavenger Hunt Resumes • Children’s Frog Derby of Vlasis Park.

• Sand Volleyball Tournament Begins 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 26: 4:00 pm • Tennis Tournament Resumes • Entertainment throughout the park: • Kids Korner Closes for the Day 11:00 am 11:00 am – 4:00 pm “Stilt Walker” • Kids Korner Opens • Kids Korner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm • Pony Rides (fee involved) SUNDAY, JUNE 27: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm • Main Stage Entertainment 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Noon • Sand Sculpture by Dave Diederich, – Presented by West Newsmagazine: • Bubbles • Kids Korner Opens Joe Gregor, and Steve Harting 6:00 am: “Way Back Machine” • Coloring Contest (Ages 2 – 8) • Pony Rides (fee involved) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 7:00 pm: “Nonstop Classic Rock” • Crafts Noon – 4:00 pm • Kids’ Fishing Derby 9:30 pm • Temporary Tattoos • Bubbles 11:30 am – 2:00 pm • Fireworks • Games • Coloring Contest (Ages 2 – 8) • Main Stage Entertainment 11:00 pm 11:30 am – 2:00 pm • Crafts – Presented by West Newsmagazine: • Ride Ticket Sales & Beer Sales end • Kids’ Fishing Derby • Temporary Tattoos 11:30 am: “Wildwood Dance & Arts” 11:30 pm 3:00 pm • Games 1:00 pm: “Switch Fits” • Ballwin Days 2010 closes for the day • Children’s Frog Derby 4:00 pm Noon – 1:00 pm • Kids Korner Closes for 2010 • Entertainment (Dining Pavilion) “Cory Smith Trio” West Newsmagazine thanks Pat McDermott and Tim Vincent for providing information on Ballwin Days 2010.

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Popular shuttle service returns to transport festival guests The only parking permitted in Vlasis lower parking lot of the Ballwin GovernPark during the Ballwin Days festival will ment Center. This lot may be entered from be for vehicles with handicapped tags. Free Kehrs Mill Road via Seven Trails Drive. shuttle service to and from the Vlasis Park A handicapped shuttle will be available to will be provided throughout the festival and transport those who need assistance. Guests operate from Target, 15036 Manchester can be picked up at the handicapped lot or Road (east lot) and Olde Towne Plaza the shuttle drop-off site and be transported (Manchester & Reis Road). Shuttles will to the midway. run 30 minutes before the festival begins Return transportation from the midway each day until 30 minutes after Ballwin to the handicapped parking lot and shuttle Days closes. site will also be available.

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“What to eat?

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Ballwin Days plans to have festival guests asking these questions as they work their way through the main midway and food court.

Many of the notfor-profit groups are back with even more tasty treats to enjoy. There will be the traditional festival fare, including hamburgers, bratwursts, funnel cakes, ice cream, pork steaks, hot dogs, and pepper bellies.

In addition, look for the more-specialized items, including egg rolls, chicken wings, pizza, and kettle corn. Come hungry!

Guests will not be disappointed.

In addition, game booths will be back on the Ballwin Days midway, so look for these feats of skill, and try to take home the prize.

Also, rumor has it a dunking booth will make its long-awaited return to the festival.

Who is getting drenched this year?

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

Arts and crafts This year’s Ballwin Days Arts and Crafts area will include many exciting exhibitors. “We have a lot of wonderful booths this year, and the list is growing every day,” said Lori Vincent, Arts and Crafts committee chair.

The Arts and Crafts area will provide a diverse selection of unique, handcrafted items. Merchandise offered will include various types of jewelry; American Girl doll clothes, accessories and furniture; children’s tutus; ceramic wine coolers and garden stones; custom air-brush T-shirts and hats; fur hats and bags; hair bows and headbands; henna drawings; neck coolers; and wooden toys and walking sticks. Local artists will be in attendance, as will a caricature artist.

Arts and Crafts will be located in the promenade area on the west side of Vlasis Park Pond. Booths will be lit in the evenings and will remain open for the duration of the festival.

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The youngest festival-goers will find some new items to amuse them at the Ballwin Days Kids Korner, as well as many of their favorites from the past year. Kids Korner will be located in front of the swing sets on the Vlasis Park playground.

Making a return are bubbles, craft projects, temporary tattoos, and plenty of fun and games. A coloring contest will be held for those ages 2 to 8, and prizes will be awarded to first-, second-, and third-place winners in each age group. To add to the fun, a number of new activities are being introduced, including some surprise inflatable items.

Two events returning are the pony rides and the Kids’ Fishing Derby. The pony rides will run on Saturday and Sunday on the east side of the lower Vlasis Park pond.

They will be easy to find at the tree line by the pond.

The Kids’ Fishing Derby, sponsored by the West St. Louis County Jaycees, will take place early Saturday afternoon on the lower pond. Registration will be at 11:30 a.m. in the pavilion at the pond, with fishing running from noon to 2 p.m. Prizes will

be awarded in two age groups in several categories, including most fish, largest fish, and smallest fish. All participants will receive a certificate. For this event, all children will need to bring their own bait and tackle and need to be old enough to reel in the fish unassisted.

Back by popular demand is the Ballwin Days Children’s Frog Derby on Saturday.

Presented by R&M Tropical Sno and the West St. Louis County Jaycees, the Frog Derby will allow children ages 4 to 12 (two age brackets) to race frogs, which will be provided. Participation certifications will be presented to all children, and attendance prizes from many child-oriented businesses will be given away. Registration is free and will be open until 2:45 p.m., with the races beginning at 3 p.m. At the end of the races, all frogs will go into retirement and reside at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Additional information about the Frog Derby can be found on the Web site at ballwin. mo.us/ballwindays.

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In addition, Dibby and her Dibby was selected from husband John, were founda pool of nominees, with ing members of the Ballwin an eye to their length of Days Committee. Dibby residency within the city could not be kept away from of Ballwin and their ties to the event in her later years, the community. Nominees attending in 2009 with her have to live in Ballwin for golf club cane, even though at least 25 years and be at it was later discovered she least 75 years of age. This Dibby Rodgers was suffering from pneuyear, though, is the first monia at the time. time the honor is presented posthumously.

Dibby passed away after a prolonged Mary “Dibby” Rodgers had been a part battle with cancer on Feb. 25 at the age of of the Ballwin community for as long as 79. anyone can remember. She was the wife The Ballwin Days Committee is pleased to the late John Rodgers, mother to five to recognize this member of Ballwin’s hischildren (Michael, Judy, Patrick, Kerwin, tory and will formally present the Rodgers and Kristy), and “Grammy” to her nine family as Dibby’s representatives at the grandchildren. festival’s opening ceremony at 6 p.m. on Most people knew Dibby for her love of Fri., June 26 in Vlasis Park.

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Mosquitoes arrive early

By SARAH WILSON Being outside is a huge part of Julie Straatmann’s day. Another is applying mosquito repellant.

Straatmann, manager of Passiglia’s Nursery & Garden Center in Wildwood, said she gets a few more bites every day, causing itchy red welts, but she said the early rise in mosquitoes this year is only a slight nuisance for her.

“The mosquitoes are only kind of an inconvenience,” Straatmann said. “When I’m sitting here, I get bitten all the time.

I use deterrents and sprays to keep them away, but you have to be diligent about using those too. The more you sweat, the more mosquitoes there will be around you, but it is just a matter of protecting oneself.”

Others in the area are a little less apathetic.

John Shelton, spokesman for the St. Louis County Health Department, said there has been a heavy rise in calls from residents and businesses requesting them to spray for mosquitoes, which they have been actively doing.

“Some years are heavier than others,” Shelton said. “This season seems to have

started a little earlier than usual.”

Vector Control and Veterinary Services, Shelton said mosquitoes typically come said her business is looking at a busier in early to mid-June, but this year they season this year. started coming in May, due to earlier and “We have a lot of summer workers who heavier area rainfalls. are helping to spray at night and early The Health Department has a campaign mornings,” Smail said. “We are concento prevent mosquitoes with sprays and trating on the number of mosquitoes we are seeing, and we are also concentrating on larvae sighting. We’re making sure we’re killing populations still in the water and in ditches.”

Joe Conlon, technical advisor for the American Mosquito Control Association, said the main concern with a mosquito bite is the risk for West Nile virus. Only a few cases are reported each year, but the virus can be hard to diagnose, because symptoms – such as headache and fatigue traps and to educate the public about the – mimic influenza.

“People need to take mosquitoes serimosquito problem.

“We try to educate people that they sort ously,” Conlon said. “If you’re not careof need to police their own house,” Shelton ful, they can put you in the hospital or kill said. “If you have a birdbath in your yard you.”

Regardless of the increase in mosquitoes or even wet toys laying out, those are really good breeding grounds for mosquitoes. A this year, Shelton said mosquito control is lot of times, people aren’t even aware of a pretty standard operation every year.

“We’re not having a Biblical plague,” it. It can be a cupful of water causing the Shelton said. “If you have children, they’re problem.”

Rebecca Smail, program manager for not going to be carried off by mosquitoes.”

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The Principia 4x400-meter relay team members (from left) Tim Gilman, Austin Holmsley, Larry Patterson, and Aean McMullin. The team placed second in state.

High school boys’ track and field In his seventh season as The Principia’s track and field coach, Jamie Bollinger has fashioned a powerhouse.

Principia ran to a second-place finish in the recent Class 2 state track meet in Jefferson City. Maplewood took first with 75 1/4 points, while Principia had 53 points.

It was another example of the Panthers’ strong program in recent years.

Last year, the boys also came in second place, as did the girls’ team.

In his tenure, Bollinger’s boys’ teams have finished fourth, third and second twice.

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“Principia has a rich history of success at the state competition,” Bollinger said. “I was fortunate enough to be on a Principia team in the spring of 1976 that placed first at state.”

Four boys picked up the bulk of the Panthers’ points.

The 4x800 meter relay team finished first, in 8 minutes, 01.90 seconds. Members of the team are senior Tim Gilman, who was also second in the pole vault; junior Austin Holmsley, second in the 800 meters; senior Larry Patterson, fifth in the 200-meter dash and third in the 400-meter dash; and senior Aean McMullin, fourth in the 1600-meter run. The quartet scored 49 points.

Going into state, Bollinger said he felt good about the Panthers’ chances.

“We kept our focus on doing our best in each event rather than the end goal,” he said.

In Class 4, Lafayette and Marquette tied for 24th place with 10 points. Parkway Central tied for 35th with 4 points and Parkway North tied for 40th with 4 points.

Parkway West was 51st with 2 points.

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Parkway West sophomore Nicole Douglas won the 300meter hurdles in 43.54 seconds at the recent Class 4 state track meet in Jefferson City.

Coach Nancy Sachtleben said believed Parkway West sophomore she Nicole Douglas is the her star hurdler 300-meter hurdles state could finish champion. first.

“I thought Nikki could win the 300s if she ran it like I trained her to run it,” Sachtleben said. “We were shooting for a 44 flat. She did even better on both days in the prelims and finals. Nikki’s goal was to win it, regardless of the time. She was very pleased and excited to win, and I was very proud of her to say the least.”

Sachtleben said Douglas lost in the 100 dash only twice and won in the 300s every time she ran in them this spring. At state, Douglas took third in the 100 hurdles with a time of 15.11.

Parkway West finished 19th overall at the meet with 16 points.

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Parkway Central was 21st with 12 points.

Parkway North placed 37th with 4 1/2 points. Lafayette and St. Joseph’s Academy tied for 41st place with 3 points.

In the 4x800 relay, Eurkea won first with a time of 9:12.05. Girls on the relay team were junior Jill Rechtein, senior Kelsey Brown, sophomore Jessie McNeel and junior Alyssa Rebecca.

Coach Brad Klages said he thought the girls could take first place.

“We thought they had a great chance going in, but we also knew there would be some tough competition,” Klages said.

In addition to winning the state championship in the 4x800, the same group finished third in the 4x400 relay, and Rebecca finished fourth in the 800.

Finishing 10th at state was more than respectable for the squad, Klages said.

“Anytime you can be in the top 10, that’s a good thing,” Klages said. “Even more impressive than the 10th place finish was that we scored in all four relays. I am fairly certain that no other school in Class 4 did that. The 4x100 team set a school record of 49 seconds and finished eighth, just as the 4x200 team did.”

Girls in both of those relays were sophomore Kim Mitchell, junior Paige Biles, sophomore Alana Hester, and sophomore Laura King.

Parkway Central senior Diane Robison won the 3200 in 10:48.42.

In Class 3, MICDS finished sixth with 30 points.

In Class 2, Principia came in 12th with 17 points.

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“For two guys who had only played eight doubles matches together prior to state, I thought they played very well,” McAllister said. “Placing at state is never easy, and they proved themselves to be high caliber tennis players.”

Goodman is no stranger to placing at state. Last year, he took fifth last year with Lafayette High School’s tennis doubles team Adam King (left) and Jake Goodman finished Mick Lyons.

“Mick moved to Atlanta during the fifth in state. second semester to attend a tennis academy High school boys’ tennis there,” McAllister said. “He will be back Parkway Central finished third in the at Lafayette in the fall and will play on the team Class 2 state tennis meet at Spring- tennis team next spring.” field. The Colts finished fourth the previKing will play tennis this fall at Truman ous two years.

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First-year coach Dave Fuhrig said he In the Class 1 state tournament, Westwas expecting a good season when he took minster Christian Academy wound up third over the program. in the team portion of the state meet for the “I was only hired a week before the second consecutive year. season,” Fuhrig said. “Getting to know The Wildcats blanked Priory 5-0 in the the guys and seeing them play, obviously quarterfinals before falling to Pembroke I knew I had a good team. I expected at Hill 5-3 in the semifinals. Westminster ralthe very least to get to the Final Four with lied to defeat Marshall 5-0 to win the thirdthem. They had finished fourth the past two place match. years, and we set a goal to do better than Coach Nathan Talley said he was pleased that and we did.” with the performance of his club.

A big steppingstone was achieved with a “We knew we had a very strong team quarterfinals win over CBC. going into the state final four,” said Talley, “That was great. We got really amped up whose club’s only regular season loss was for that match,” Fuhrig said. to MICDS. “Pembroke Hill is a tremenJunior Michael Davis stopped Matt Kue- dously strong team, as evidenced by their lker’s winning streak with a victory. Kue- 5-1 win in the championship final against lker was undefeated this season, not even MICDS. We played Pembroke very close, losing a set. Davis won 6-4, 1-6, 7-5. and I was very proud of our boys.”

“I think you’d call it an upset,” Fuhrig Cameron Smith was the player of the day said. “It was not that Matt played bad in the Pembroke match for Westminster, that day. He’s used to having a cakewalk, winning both his singles match at No. 3 having not lost a match in the last two and his doubles match with senior captain year’s. I think Michael caught him sleep- Nick O’Neal. ing a little bit. Michael played great. He Talley admitted that after losing to Pemwas real aggressive. He’s real athletic, and broke, the boys were not that motivated to he’s fast. He put some pressure on Matt play Marshall. and didn’t sit back and let Matt control the “They knew it would be fairly antitempo of the match.” climactic, as the caliber of play from our In the semifinals, Columbia Rock Bridge opponents would not be anywhere near defeated Parkway Central 5-1.

Pembroke’s,” Talley said. “Yet Marshall “Rock Bridge is solid up and down the was a good and athletic team; we still had lineup,” Fuhrig said. “They’re so patient to play well, and our boys did. We are still on the court. They make you play ball after hungry to get a state championship, and our ball and wait for their opportunity.” boys are committed to step up their level of The Colts rebounded, stopping Kirk- play in the off-season.” wood 5-2 to finish third.

In the individual portion of the state “Man, I was happy, and the guys were tourney, all of Westminster’s qualifiers did ecstatic. They were tired of finishing fourth well, finishing in the top eight. every year,” Fuhrig said.

In the indivudual part of the state meet, High school baseball After winning the district championship, Parkway Central’s doubles team of Michael Davis and Ashwath Sampath topped Rock- Parkway South fell 9-3 to Oakville in the hurt’s duo of Seth Nelson and Sam Craw- sectional. The Patriots, who tied for the Suburban West Championship, finished ford 6-3, 6-3.

In Class 2 individual play, the Lafayette 17-10.

Westminster Christian Academy defeated doubles team of junior Jake Goodman and senior Adam King finished fifth, defeating Union 5-3 in the sectional before falling the team of Marc Simon/Alex Simon, of 12-7 to Winfield in the Class 3 quarterfinals. The Wildcats wound up 21-10.

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Marquette grad earns All-American honors

By Warren Mayes While others around him fretted, Marquette graduate James Coleman kept his cool.

Down to his last throw to qualify in the discus in the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina, Coleman performed like he did when he won the event twice at the Missouri state track and field meet.

The 6-foot-6, 280-pound Coleman heaved the discus 172 feet, 4 inches.

That throw stood and the Missouri Southern University red-shirt freshman finished second in the nation. He finished just 11 inches behind the national champion and earned All-American honors for his performance.

“It was a pretty good throw,” said the humble Coleman, a 2008 Mustang graduate who holds the school record with a throw of 185 feet, 7 inches as a senior at the state meet.

In college, the discus is much heavier.

His first throw at the national meet was 159 feet. Then, Coleman fouled on his second attempt.

He was down to his last throw.

“Everybody was afraid,” Coleman said. “I had one throw left to get to the finals and another flight of throwers was left. Everybody was nervous. It’s possible I wouldn’t survive that first flight. but I was determined. I came back out and threw 172.”

In addition, Coleman was not in peak form.

“After the first day when we got down there, I had jammed my leg and I was sick,” Coleman said. “I was not feeling well at all.”

It started raining in the finals, and nobody improved on their first three throws, so Coleman came in second.

The rain prevented Coleman from taking it all, said Tom Rutledge, the veteran Missouri Southern coach.

“I feel if the rains had not have come at the Nationals when they did, we would have had a national champion in James,” Rutledge said. “James had a great year for a red-shirt freshman.”

Coleman had entered the national meet ranked sixth.

Always the perfectionist, Coleman said he aims to do better.

“Second, it’s pretty good, but I prefer that gold of being first,” Coleman said.

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He made good on his promise to his mother, Pat Keller, too.

“I texted my mom that morning that I wasn’t coming home until I was an All-American,” Coleman said. “When I got second, I texted her with the good news.”

His mother replied.

“She told me I was already an allAmerican to her,” Coleman said.

It almost looked like the end last year for Coleman, who went to Missouri Southern to play football and track for the Lions. He was a four-year starter in both sports at Marquette, where he played under coach Tony Edwards.

In his first year, Coleman tore his shoulder playing football. Playing left tackle, he suffered a torn labrum and kept playing. Coleman had surgery Dec. 16, 2008.

After he was released to return to play, he tore his knee throwing the 16-pound college shot put.

“My doctor told me there was a 50-50 chance I wouldn’t play sports again,” Coleman said. “After six months, he said I could do sports. But he told me if I played football and got hit wrong, that would be it. It could all be over. So I’m done with football.

“It was disappointing. I like sports but didn’t want to lose it all off one injury.

I want to be able to run around with my kids one day. So, no more football for me.”

Rutledge credited Edwards with getting Coleman ready for college.

“His high school coach, Tony Edwards, is a big key to his success so early,” Rutledge said. “We sometimes have to start kids over in teaching them the right way coming out of high school, but James came out with great technique and knowledge.”

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By Warren Mayes Three years ago, the Eureka boys’ lacrosse team finished 4-9. Now, they are second in the state.

It has been a remarkable climb by the squad.

Coach Jon Silva led his club into the championship game of the Division 1 Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association title game with powerful Rockhurst.

The Hawklets scored an 8-6 victory over Wildcats in the title game played at Lindenwood University. The Hawklets finished with a spotless 17-0 record and their fourth state crown.

Eureka, the first public school team to make the championship game this decade, finished 12-4.

“This is huge for the Eureka lacrosse program,” Silva said. “A public school has not been in the championship game since 1999, I believe.”

Silva was part of a completely new coaching staff that came in for the 2009 season, and he fought hard to change the culture of the program.

“The new coaching staff focused on developing the character and leadership of the young men in our program, not just winning games,” Silva said. “Sure, we love to win, but that is a byproduct of instilling and valuing hard work and teamwork skills. Every day at practice, we tried to have a new quote of the day that emphasized something appropriate for the players and the team.”

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Silva said the staff started “chalk talks” to improve the players’ “lacrosse IQ” and held conditioning sessions, which began early in each preseason. There were lots of team building events, and nearly the entire starting varsity squad participated in elite summer club ball with the St. Louis Samurai traveling teams.

“This competitive off-season training really is key to our success over the past two seasons,” Silva said.

In 2009, the Wildcats finished with a record of 15-2 regular season and ended with a one- goal loss in the Division 2 state championship.

Stepping up to the Division 1 conference this year, the Wildcats had a 12-4 record before losing to Rockhurst in the state championship game. Rockhurst defeated Eureka 10-6 in April.

“We knew it was not going to be easy, and we expected a fight from Rockhurst,” Silva said. “Going into the final game, we knew we needed to value the ball.”

It was a tight game. During a 1 minute, 48-second span midway through the third quarter, Rockhurst erupted for three goals, which gave the Hawklets a 7-3 lead that proved too high a mountain for Eureka to climb.

Gardner had a hat trick to pace Eureka.

The loss did nothing to dampen Silva’s enthusiasm.

“This was a great season,” Silva said. “If you would have told people back in January that Eureka would beat SLUH and Chaminade in the playoffs and lose to Rockhurst by two goals in the state finals, no one would have believed you except some of the Eureka coaches. I think that our team played hard in the championship game and that our goalie had an awesome game. We got looks on their cage but unfortunately did not finish our opportunities.”

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Out of the mouths of dads As a Father’s Day tribute to all the dads who have passed their sage advice to their sons and daughters, West Newsmagazine asked some area residents and local luminaries,

“What is the most memorable thing your father ever said to you?”

Here is what they had to say: “My father always emphasized the simple virtues of ‘See what needs to be done and do it,’ and ‘Always tell the truth and be honest in your dealings with people.’” - Republican Congressman Todd Akin, whose father, Paul, served under Gen. George Patton in World War II.

“I always remember my father saying, ‘Feed your animals before you feed yourself.’”

- Ivor David Balding, producer/artistic director of Circus Flora. His father raised and trained racing horses.

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“One of the many things he would say to me early on is, ‘In everything you do in life, always be true to yourself and you can never go wrong.’”

- Anita Rosamond, St. Louis singer and songwriter.

“My father always said ‘Treat people like you want to be treated.’ That is something that’s always stayed with me.”

- St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley.

“The mark of a man is what he would do if he knew he wouldn’t get caught.” - Bill Haas, political candidate currently challenging Todd Akin for the Republican nomination in the 2nd District Congressional race.

“The main thing my dad taught me was the importance of integrity and character. His two most valuable pieces of advice were ‘Stay within yourself’ and “Always do your best.’” - Colleen Schoendienst, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Chesterfield and Town & Country, and daughter of St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst.

“When I was 10 years old, Dad told me, ‘If you have three good friends, one good wife, and two good dogs in your life, you will be a very lucky person.’ I didn’t really understand it at the time, but now, I think he was absolutely right.” - Russell Bliss, who followed his father into the waste oil hauling business.

“Dad was a quiet and gentle person but he pretended to be severe at report card time. My sister Geraldine was his favorite child. She was a year ahead of me at Holy Family School and always ranked first in her class. I was about fifth in my class, behind kids with names like George Hallemann, Otto Blumfelder, Helen Hoeynck, Eddie Schmittgens etc., and my dad would ask, ‘Which kraut heads beat you this time?’ I would have to answer, ‘The same ones who beat me the last time. Things don’t change all that much.’” - Martin Duggan, original moderator on KETC Channel 9’s “Donnybrook.” His father was an Irish immigrant who once attended a local German language grade school.

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“My father asked why I had agreed to take a job in broadcasting for only $115 every two weeks. I answered that KMOX Radio’s Anne Keefe said I had to pay my dues. My father came back with, ‘Then Anne Keefe can pay your bills!’ The most important thing he ever told me is, ‘I love you.’” - Wendy Wiese, radio personality and “Donnybrook” cast member. “‘Tim, make sure you save Sunday for God and your family.” Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan, a native of Ballwin.

“On my father’s death bed, while I was wetting his lips with water on a sponge, he looked up at me and said, ‘Good Boy.’ Those were the last words I heard. He died the next afternoon.” - Don Wiegand, a local sculptor whose father opened the original Smokehouse Market in Chesterfield Valley.

“Dad told me, ‘Marry a happy person.’ I followed his advice and have been married for 30 years.” - Christine Buck, KPLR Channel 11 feature reporter and daughter of longtime Cardinals announcer Jack Buck.

“My dad told me, ‘You can’t judge a person by their religion, race, culture, or political beliefs. You judge a person by the good deeds they do and how they treat others.’” - Dave Willson, mayor of Manchester.

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Public Hearing City of Ballwin, Missouri July 6, 2010 A public hearing is scheduled before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ballwin on July 6, 2010 at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police and Court Center, 300 Park Dr, Ballwin, MO, 63011, at 7:00 P. M. upon the following: 1.

A petition from mark Spiegel of FSP-Ballwin, LLC, 1075-A Powers Place, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, for a Neighborhood Commercials Overlay District (NCR) site development plan amendment for the property commonly known as 785 Henry Ave, Ballwin, MO, 63011 (Ballwin Grove Development) to approve plans for the construction of an 86 unit assisted living facility as conceptually envisioned in the Ballwin Grove development approve by ordinance 09-20 in 2009.

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A petition from Chris Garlich, member, Garbo Properties LLC, 7953 Park Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63117, for the approval of Manchester Road Redevelopment District (MRD) Overlay Zoning for the property commonly known as 14747 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011 for the approval of a Nissan Automobile Dealership as allowed and provide in Article XVI Section 1 (1), Article XIIC and Article XXIII of the Ballwin Zoning Ordinance.

The City of Ballwin will consider the zoning ordinance or district regulations as provided herein, or may adopt different changes or provisions, without further notice or hearing, as the Board of Aldermen may deem to be in the public interest. The public hearing may be continued, by announcement at the public hearing, from time to time, as deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission, without publication of the time and place of the continued public hearing. Petitions of protest against zoning district boundary changes, duly signed and acknowledged, must be submitted by owners of thirty percent or more of either: (1) the area of the land (exclusive of streets and alleys) included in the proposed change(s), or (2) within the area determined by lines drawn parallel to and one hundred and eighty-five feet distant from the area proposed for a zoning district change, public rights-of-way excepted. These petitions will be considered in determining the percentage of favorable votes by the Board of Aldermen necessary to make the zoning district change in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ballwin.

Residents of Ballwin are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Ballwin regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636) 227-8580 V or (636) 527-9200 TDD or 1-800-7352466 (Relay Missouri) no later than 5:00 P.M. on the third business day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.

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100 years of celebrating Father’s Day

By LISA WATSON • 50 percent – the percentage of Father’s 2010 marks the centennial celebration of Day cards people purchase for their own Father’s Day. father Modern-day Father’s Day started when • 15 percent – the percentage of Father’s Sonora Smart Dodd, of Spokane, Wash., Day cards purchased for husbands got the idea from a Mother’s Day sermon • $749 million – the total amount people at church in 1909, according to the Spo- will spend on Father’s Day cards, according kane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The following year, Dodd encouraged area churches to observe the new holiday on a Sunday in June, which was the month in which her father was born. Dodd’s mother died when she was 16. Her father, William Jackson Smart, was a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone after his wife’s death.

After the first Father’s Day celebration, numerous congressional resolutions were introduced to make it a national holiday, and it became official when Richard Nixon signed a presidential resolution in 1972.

Since then, the holiday has been celebrated on the third Sunday in June. It is A circa 1950 Father’s Day card, courtesy of the Hallmark now celebrated in more Archives, Hallmark Cards, Inc. than 50 countries worldwide, according to the Spokane Visitors Bureau. to the National Retail Federation (NRF)

Dear old dad

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According to figures from the U.S. • $94.32 – the average amount people Census Bureau: will spend on Father’s Day gifts this year, • 67.8 million – the number of fathers in according to the NRF the U.S. • $90.89 – the average amount people • 25.8 million – the number of married spent on Father’s Day gifts in 2009 dads with kids younger than 18 • 36 percent – the percentage of people • 1.7 million – the number of single dads, who will spend less than $25 on Dad, as of 2009 according to PriceGrabber.com • 158,000 – the number of stay-at-home • $9.8 billion – the total amount the NRF dads, as of 2009 expects Americans to spend on Father’s • 71 percent – the percentage of children Day gifts in 2010 who had dinner with their dad every day The thought that counts in 2006 • 6 – the average number of times dads According to the a survey by the NRF, read to their children ages 3 to 5 in a week, Father’s Day spending in 2010 will break as of 2006 down as follows: • 66 percent – the percentage of children • $1.9 billion – Brunch, lunch or dinner who were praised by their dads at least • $1.3 billion – Clothing three times per day • $1.2 billion – Electronics • $1.2 billion – Gift cards In the cards • $578 million – Tools and appliances • 93 million – the number of Father’s • $550 million – Home improvement and Day cards exchanged each year, according gardening tools to Hallmark • $400 million – Automotive accessories

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BY BETSY ZATKULAK Fritz’s Frozen Custard in West County is getting a jump start on the summer with its 17th annual Carhop and Customer Appreciation Night. The family-friendly event from 7-9 p.m. on Sat., June 19 will feature music, dancing, contests and plenty of frozen custard.

For Fritz’s West owners Ray and Debbie Higgins, the carhop is a tradition and an opportunity to thank to those who have supported the Valley Park business for 17 years.

“Being a part of and reaching out to the community is the most important thing when it comes to having a small business,” Ray said, adding that to him, it is “a great thing” when customers continue to support his business year after year.

Reminiscent of carhops made popular in movies like “Happy Days” and “American Graffiti,” the carhop is designed to deliver wholesome fun and relaxation for everyone.

“This is an opportunity to leave your worries behind for just an hour or two, especially for families who have younger kids,” Ray said.

“Car hoppers” of all ages are welcome

to climb on a car’s hood or find a spot on the patio to showcase their best moves as Music in Motion – a husband and wife DJ team – plays hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Free desserts, gift certificates, Fritz’s T-shirts and more will be awarded for dancing, limbo and hula-hoop contests.

The fire department paid a surprise visit last year, parking a fire truck and ambulance nearby.

“It was a big hit,” Debbie said. “The kids got to tour the fire truck and take a close-up look at the ambulance.”

A return visit is expected, provided the firefighters are not called out for an emergency.

No Fritz’s West Carhop is complete without custard. Servers with notepads will be on hand to take and deliver custard orders through car windows, or guests can walk up, order and chill out on the patio.

“We want to drive home how much we appreciate our customers and their business,” Debbie said. “And with the economy the way it is, this is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a nice evening for free.”

There will be a charge for custard and other desserts.

CODE ENFORCEMENT, from page 14 Bookout said that he doubted that Yount and Voss know for certain which businesses that the city has cited.

Bookout said that sometimes, the needs of Ellisville businesses and residents conflict.

“There aren’t just businesses here,” Bookout said. “Residents have their largest and most valuable assets in the community, and we work for them.”

The city manager said that signage laws are necessary to protect the aesthetic value of the community.

Bookout indicated also that anyone who parks a van advertising a business close to a major street is most likely trying to get around signage restrictions.

“Our laws are very clear,” Bookout said, “and whenever somebody is cited, the law they broke is printed right on the form that we hand them. Anyone with any questions should ask our code enforcement officer.”

At West Newsmagazine press time, Ellisville Mayor Matt Pirello was unavailable for comment.

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Bu si ness PEOPLE Chesterfield resident Stacy Tew-Lovasz, current executive director of Sunrise Senior Living, has been named president of the St. Louis chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

PLACES Bassett Home Furnishings recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its store at 14201 Manchester Road, in Manchester.

• • • The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce during the week of June 28 is relocating to 15965 Manchester Road, Suite 102, in Ellisville. The Chamber’s telephone and fax numbers will remain the same.

• • • Lexington Design & Furniture has opened at 13275 Manchester Road, at Des Peres Pointe. The business is owned by Catherine Riebold.

• • • Chesterfield-based Fresh Coat Painters of St. Louis has launched freshcoatstl. com, a painting project information portal for homeowners and businesses.

• • • A new indoor play area featuring outdoor-themed structures has opened at West County Center in Des Peres. There is no charge for admission.

Grand Opening AWARDS & HONORS Lynn Wittels, president and CEO of the Jewish Community Center (JCC), received a “What’s Right with the Region” award for her inspiring work to better the St. Louis community.

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MEETINGS & NETWORKING

A Progress 64 West membership luncheon is a 12 p.m. on Thurs., June 17 at Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center in Chesterfield. MaryGrace Lewandowski, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, discusses the Great Streets Initiative on Manchester Road. New Progress 64 West officers and board members are introduced. Admission is free for members and $15 for guests. To RSVP, contact Jim Susman at (314) 997-3390 or susgrp@ charter.net.

• • • The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., June 23 at Forest Hills Country Club. A “Mini

Prudential Select Properties has opened at 1000 Woodsmill Plaza in Town & Country. Pictured at the office’s grand opening celebration are Managers Lyn Buchmiller (left) and Kerry Brooks.

Just for women St. Luke’s Women’s Center has opened at 6 McBride & Son Corporate Center Drive in Chesterfield. The Center is managed and operated by Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) and provides advanced imaging services by specialized radiologists, including MRI, high-field open MRI, CT, bone mineral density and walk-in mammograms.

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Michael McDonald performs on July 23 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

COMMENTARY Bill O’Reilly and Glenn Beck, June 19, Chaifetz Arena

COMEDY “Weird Al” Yankovic, July 12, The Family Arena

CONCERTS Dave Matthews Band, June 16, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Peter Martin, June 16, Missouri Botanical Garden - F Chris Tomlin and TobyMac, June 18, Scottrade Center Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft, June 19, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Javier Mendoza, June 23, Missouri Botanical Garden- F Sting with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, June 23, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater The Eagles with Dixie Chicks, June 24, Busch Stadium Uriah Heep, June 24, Ameristar Casino Michael Buble, June 25, Scottrade Center Lynyrd Skynyrd, June 26 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

The Goo Goo Dolls return to St. Louis with Switchfoot and Green River Ordinance on August 18 at The Family Arena.

Vans Warped Tour (various artists), July 5, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater James Taylor and Carole King, July 10, Scottrade Center REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, July 10, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Lady Gaga, July 17, Scottrade Center Toby Keith with Trace Adkins, July 17, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Chicago and The Doobie Brothers, July 21, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Michael McDonald, July 23, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Kings of Leon, July 23, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Black Eyed Peas, Aug.14, Scottrade Center Goo Goo Dolls with Switchfoot and Green River Ordinance, Aug. 18, The Family Arena

“Beauty and the Beast,” the “tale as old as time,” plays from June 21-30 at The Muny.

LIVE PERFORMANCES Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ “Hamlet,” through June 20, Forest Park – F “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” through June 27, Robert G. Reim Theatre Circus Flora’s “Ingenioso,” through June 27, Grand Center “Wicked,” June 16-July 11, The Fox Theatre “Beauty and the Beast,” June 21-30, The Muny 5th Annual GreenHouse New Play Festival, June 25-27, Centene Center for Arts & Education St. Louis Ballet’s “The Sleeping Beauty,” June 26-27, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center

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Com mu n it y Event s ADULTS & SENIORS A Eureka Parks and Recreation Department senior social is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., June 17 at Eureka Community Center. Admission is $5 and includes lunch.

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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.

• • life • insurance Shelter makes The Saint Louis Watercolor Society a walk in the park 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 (perhaps longer) at Art Trends Gallery (703 Long Road Crossing Drive in Chesterfield).

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• • • “Illuminated Forms,” an exhibit featuring ceramic works from Dawson Morgan, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays through Aug. 14 at The Gallery at Chester-

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BENEFITS The Father’s Day KATY Family Bike Ride is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sun., June 20 along the Katy Trail. Riders start from various points along the route and finish in Defiance, where family activities are featured. The participation fee is $10 per person ($15 on the day of the ride) and free for children younger than age 12. Proceeds benefit prostate cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center. Visit fathersdaybikeride.com.

• • • The Chesterfield Lions Club Barbecue is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri., June 25 and Sat., June 26 at the Four Seasons Plaza parking lot (on Olive Blvd., just west of Woods Mill Road). Carryout and sit-down service are available. Orders of $50 or more will be delivered. All proceeds support area organizations in need. To place large orders, or for more information, call Elmer at (314) 378-4758.

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• • • Old Trails Historical Society presents the “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Bridal Exhibit and Chapel Tour” from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sat., June 26 at Manchester United Methodist Chapel (129 Woods Mill Road). Visitors view wedding gowns and other memorabilia from the 1800s to present day. Tickets are $5 and are available at the Bacon Log Cabin (Spring Meadows and Henry Road), where guests enjoy a cake and punch wedding reception. Proceeds support the maintenance and preservation of the historic Bacon Log Cabin. Call Janice at 220-7330 or Elma (314) 966-6789.

• • • 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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• • • The Gateway Multiple Sclerosis Society “St. Louis Summer Swizzle” is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sat., June 26 at Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. Food, live and silent auctions and live music by the Benefit Blues Band are featured. Tickets are $75 and include hors d’oeuvres, wine and cocktails. Call (314) 781-9020 or visit gatewaymssociety.org.

• • • The First Tee of Greater St. Louis holds Golf Fore! Kids 2010 Golf Tournament at 10:30 a.m. on Mon., June 28 at Forest Hills Country Club in Chesterrfield. Joe Buck and Jay Delsing co-host the tournament. To register and for sponsorship information, call (314) 533-6400 or visit thefirstteestlouis.com.

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• • • Chesterfield Arts presents “A Little Lunch Music” with Opera Theatre of St. Louis at 12:30 p.m. on Mon., June 21 at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church (14820 Conway Road in Chesterfield). Attendees hear selections from this season’s operas.

Admission is free. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

• • • The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce 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.

• • • The city of Ellisville presents a concert

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Admission is free. Call 227-7508 or visit ellisville.mo.us.

• • • David Kauffman performs live in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., June 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church (567 St. Joseph Lane in Manchester). Admssion is free; a goodwill offering will be collected to support Kauffman’s ministry. Call 386-0116.

FAMILY & KIDS “Ultimate Tuesdays” are from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 10 at Living Word Church in Wildwood. “Glow” Frisbee, pizza, prizes and music for high school aged kids are featured. Admission is free. Call 821-2800 or visit livingwordumc. org.

• • • The city of Eureka holds Concerts on Central featuring music by Crossfire at 6:30 p.m. on Fri., June 18 on Central Avenue between Dreyer and Frisco Avenues in Eureka. Call 938-6775.

• • • Kids’ Night Out is form 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., June 25 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids aged 7-12 enjoy swimming, games, activities, pizza and juice. Pre-registration is required. Regular admission is $10; VIP admission is $8, and a $2 fee is added for those registering on the day of the event. Call 227-8950 or visit ballwin.mo.us.

• • • The city of Wildwood holds a Movie Night featuring a showing of “E.T.” at dusk on Fri., June 25 at Wildwood Town Center. Admission, kettle corn, soda and water are free. Call 458-0440 or visit cityofwildwood.com.

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• • • The city of Manchester hosts “Dive & Jive,” an evening of games, music, a deejay and a showing of “Madagascar 2-Escape to Africa,” at 6 p.m. (movie begins at dusk), on Sat., June 26 at the Manchester Aquatic Center. Admission is free for those with a pool pass; otherwise, the after 5 p.m. rate applies. Call 391-6326 or visit manchestermo.gov.

HEALTH “Guys, Grills & Good Health” is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., June 17 at St. Luke’s Desloge Outpatient Center in Chesterfield. Free carotid artery, blood pressure, bone density, skin damage and hearing screenings are featured; non-fasting cholesterol screening is $10. Healthy grilling tips; golf tips; beer sampling; mini breakout sessions with St. Luke’s physicians; and door prizes, including box seats to a Cardinals game, are featured. Admission is $5. To register, call (314) 542-2828 or visit stlukes-stl.com.

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sance St. Louis Airport Hotel (9801 Natural Bridge Road). Speaker Newt Gingrich leads a discussion about real solutions for job creation. The second half of the program features questions and answers with the audience. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit americansolutions.com/ take-action/event_rsvp/?event_id=20.

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.

• • • Griefshare, a grief recovery support group, meets from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays through Sept. 5 at 14820 Conway Road. For information and to register, call Clair Allyn at 537-3658. Visit griefshare. org.

• • • “The Art of Balance,” a mini-retreat for women, is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., June 26 at The Gardens at Malmaison in St. Albans. Keynote speakers Dana Loesch and Cassandra Walker lead the motivational retreat. Admission is $145. Register at sparkworkshops.com.

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By LISA WATSON After being in the business for nearly 30 years, Lisa Keller had worked for too many St. Louis area restaurants to count. That was when she decided to start out on her own.

“I wanted to show you can run a successful business and still treat people like people,” Keller said. “I like to make sure my staff knows they’re appreciated.”

In 2007, Keller opened Morgan Le Fay’s Tapas Bar & Lounge, where she serves up American-style food, but in small portions that start at only $3. None of the plates go for more than $10.

Tapas are a Spanish tradition, but in recent years, they have been gaining popularity in the U.S. Keller said that she serves small portions because she noticed a trend toward groups ordering several appetizers instead of entrees, then sharing them throughout the table.

There is no reason to buy an entrée and get a pound of pasta, only to bring most of it home and eat leftovers all week, she said.

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would like,” Keller said.

A good bet for first-timers at Morgan Le Fay’s is the Rueben, which Keller says is the best in town. She is so confident, in fact, that she has a standing offer to buy the Rueben for anyone who orders it but does not like it. She never has had to pony up the dough, though.

The core menu items always stay the same, but others change seasonally.

Keller said that new items being added to the menu this month include peeland-eat shrimp, catfish and a St. Louis favorite – toasted ravioli.

Instead of tapas, the Morgan Le Fay lunch menu offers New York deli-style food, with hearty sandwiches, soups and salads.

The décor is upscale, yet it still is relaxed. Diners have a choice of high From left: Dan Leonard, Cailin Pisciotta, Lisa Keller and Kim Gebken. bar stools or homey wicker benches.

The dining room is a comfortable place for girlfriends to meet over cocktails, but the 50-inch TVs and specials include $2 domestic beers, $3 Mondavi wines also make it a great place to meet up and watch a Cardi- and $4.50 well drinks. The restaurant also offers nightly nals game. industry specials: Tuesday is for health care professionals, Morgan Le Fay’s features live music from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday is Ladies’ Night and Thursday is for educaevery Friday and Saturday night. Upcoming acts include tors. the Pat White Trio on June 18, Early Review on June 19, But Keller is not strict about the specials.

Pocket Change on June 25 and Michael Schaerer on June “If you want the special, lie to me; I don’t care,” Keller 26. There never is a cover charge. said. “You can come in Tuesday and tell me you’re a nurse, Happy Hour is from 3-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Thursday tell me you’re a teacher.”

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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

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

Huge Inside/ Outside Church Parking Lot Sale Fri & Sat, June 18 & 19 8am- 3pm New Community Church, 16801 Manchester Rd., Wildwood, 63040. Clothing, appliances, furniture, etc.

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

WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING Add instant equity to your home Professional Floors of St. Louis 25 year old fully insured company serving entire metro community Sanding, refinishing, repairs, new installation, most manufacturers available.

Free estimates 314-843-4348 profloorstl.com

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.

St. Augustine, FL. Luxury Condo at Crescent Beach, ocean front 3 BR, 2 BA, Jacuzzi, WIFI, intercoastal fishing dock, pool, tennis courts, gorgeous beach, Historic St. Augustine. Golf, fishing, great restaurants, great family vacation spot. To view windjammerfl.com; unit 301 or call 314-434-6457

Hauling Services

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

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!

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

Circle Of Concern- our community's charity

Food Pantry Director

Circle Of Concern is accepting resumes and letters of application for a new Food Pantry Director. (Circle's current director is retiring.) Candidates must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to handle logistical challenges and a willingness to work evenings and weekends as required. A bachelor degree or higher and a clean driving record are required. The Food Pantry Director is one of three employees working with approximately 200 volunteers in the operation of one of the region's largest pantries.

As a community charity, Circle Of Concern responds to the needs of families with food and other emergency assistance, as well as with long-term efforts to bring families back to self-sufficiency.

In 2009 Circle's pantry fed 18,000 people, sharing 1.2 million pounds of food.

The projected start date for this position is October 4, 2010.

All applications must be made in writing. Resumes and letters of application will be accepted until July 7, 2010.

To learn more about Circle visit www.circleofconcern.org.

Food Pantry Director Search Circle Of Concern P O Box 444 Valley Park MO 63088

Gas, Hearth & Patio 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

Home Improvement

HOME DYNAMICS Interior Remodeling Carpentry OWNER ON THE JOB

30 Yrs. Experience-Super Quality

636-225-7286

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

IMPROVE Your Business with a Classified!

Cal Hope at 636-591-0010

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Rain alone, won't do the trick;

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

Painting Services

...A Certified Belgard Installer...

Retaining Walls (Any Size) Paver Patios Erosion & Drainage Control

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

Check Out Our Projects At www.stoutlandscaping.com

(636) 227-5595

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.

636.394.9978 or 314.330.7883

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

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

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

Landscaping

WIND-IN-OAKS

Landscaping & Gardening Service Landscape design, installation, maintenance Lawn renovation Free estimate 636-629-0476 • c: 314-225-4468 www.windinoaks.com

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

CEDAR PRO 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 Kalemis Enviroscapes

314-567-3666

Complete Landscaping Services Free Estimates

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

*Mowing and Fertilization *Landscape Installation & Retaining Walls *Specializing in Drainage & Erosion Control *Brush Pruning & Clearing

636-466-2050 Mulch

Topsoil

636-532-3204

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.

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

10% OFF Any Service in June!

16 Years Experience References • Free Estimates

314-452-2204

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 No Spraying • No Rolling • No Mess 314-852-5467 314-846-6499

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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

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

Masonry 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

MILBOURN

TUCKPOINTING

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

314-484-1548

Rotted Wood/Trim & Masonite Replacement Plus, Carpentry Repairs!

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Pet Services

Yucko’s

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

314-770-1500 www.yuckos .com

Affordable Plumbing Repairs and bathroom remodeling.

Call Craig 314-614-4840 or 636-458-1161 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 ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051 MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small.

(314) 288-9952

Real Estate

For Sale

Beautiful Building Lot 6 acres off Wild Horse Creek Rd. Amazing price reduction! Originally appraised $360k/ Now selling $245k

314-583-2664

I LOVE TO PAINT plus

•Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Retaining Walls & Paver Patios •Landscape Design & Installation •Drainage Work •Landscape Lighting •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050

Professional Outdoor Services

DECK STAINING

Work Guaranteed • Insured • References

Call 314-426-8833

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

Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

Plumbing Services

Roofing Services

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

PA i n T i n g 3 rooms $490 includes paint Call Today

314-651-0261 since 1992

Tree Services COLE TREE SERVICE Tree and stump removal. Trimming, deadwooding. Free estimates.

Insured. 636-475-3661 Website www.cole/tree/service.biz

Tuckpointing

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

Wedding Services

TUCKPOINTING

Anytime...

Anywhere...

314-484-1548

(314) 703-7456

MILBOURN

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

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You will enjoy new carpet, vaulted ceilings and a see through fireplace!

For free 24 hour recorded information regarding the details of this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1336!

123 Elderberry Lane ~ Wildwood This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath 2 story home with nearly 3,900 sq ft of living space is in an exclusive community with a pool, a lake and a school! For free 24 hour recorded information regarding the details of this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1586!

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1282 White Rd. - Chesterfield - $270,000 2sty w/circ drvwy! Grand entry, frml DR, LR & FR w/cozy brick frplc. HUGE BR’s, walk in closets! New deck, updtd kit, must see!

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212 High Ridge Valley Ct. Foley, MO • $298,000 Custom built 4bd, 3 full bath, possible 5th bd. in LL with 3 car garage. This home sits on 3 acres. Lg. custom kitchen, hardwood floors. Bring your buyers to see this beautiful home!

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154 Brightfield Dr. - Ballwin - $205,000 Marvelously maintained in Pkwy S.! Updtd kit, baths, bds. Pvt bkyd w/ deck & patio. FinWO LL w/rec/room, wetbar, full bath. Finished LL!

338 Bellestri Dr. – Ballwin - $210,000 5 bds & 3 baths! Updated kit, bay window, sunroom, wet bar, patio & lrg fenced bkyd! Grt nbrhd & Pkwy schools.

603 Charbray Dr. - Ballwin - $270,000 Stately 2-story- great neighborhood. Side entry gar, formal LR & separate DR. lvl bkyd, screened sun rm, & near Ballwin Water Park.

855 Woodside Trails Dr. - Ballwin - $220,000 End unit villa! Almost 1600 sq ft main lvl, fin LL w/bdrm & full bath!

Built in bookcases, frplc, deck, patio. Comm pool & tennis crts.

1532 Candish Ln. - Chesterfield - $395,000 First Class 2- Story. Lots of space incl. formal dining and 4-season rooms! Professionally finished lower level and great neighborhood.

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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 $35K PRICE CUT! BRING OFFER!

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!

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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!

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