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Is Pawlenty Plenty? The Republicans’ confused assortment of announced presidential candidates – as well as unannounced candidates and distant possibilities of candidates – seems to be clarifying somewhat. The withdrawal of Donald Trump and Mike Huckabee, as well as the withdrawal of much of Newt Gingrich’s staff, seems like a much-needed weeding-out process. Although Mitt Romney has been leading in the polls, his lead over other potential rivals has been slim. Being a “front-runner” this far ahead of next year’s nominating convention would not mean much, even if Governor Romney’s lead and his support were much bigger than they are. The albatross around Romney’s neck is the RomneyCare medical plan that he signed into law in Massachusetts. His refusal to repudiate RomneyCare means that, as a presidential candidate, he would forfeit one of the strongest arguments against Barack Obama, who has ObamaCare as his albatross. Nor is an about-face on RomneyCare a viable option for Mitt Romney. He has already done too many other about-faces for the voters to be likely to trust him after another. He has painted himself into a corner. Articulate Newt Gingrich might be the best Republican to go toe-to-toe with Obama in presidential debates – and a lack of effective articulation has been the Republicans’ big weakness for years. Try to name a Republican renowned for his articulation, besides Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. While Newt Gingrich is not at that level, he is definitely a cut above most Republican candidates in talking. He also represents a cherished moment in Republican history, when they took the House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years, as a result of Gingrich’s “contract with America” election strategy. But that was back in the 1990s, and many younger voters today may have no idea what that was all about. Worse yet, former Speaker Gingrich has shown too many signs of opportunism – including his wholly unnecessary swipe at Republican Congressman Paul Ryan’s attempt to bring some fiscal sanity to Washington – to be trusted. His own staff should know him better than the rest of us. Their recent resignations should mark the end of a very prom

ising career that did not live up to all its promises. Even so, Gingrich performed a real service to the country as Speaker of the House of Representatives, which brought federal spending under control and produced what the media chose to call “the Clinton surplus.” Among the other announced Republican presidential candidates, former Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota talks the most sense and shows the most courage. When you tell people in a corn-producing state like Iowa that you want to cut back on Ethanol subsidies, that takes guts, because Iowa will also produce the first results in next year’s primary campaign season. And first results, like other first impressions, carry a lot of weight. But somebody has got to talk sense about our dire economic problems – and it is painfully clear that Barack Obama will not be that somebody. The fact that Pawlenty has put his neck on the line to do so is a big plus. Tim Pawlenty cites his track record to back up his statements. That includes reducing Ethanol subsidies when he was governor of Minnesota and cutting the growth of state government spending from just over 20 percent a year to under 2 percent a year. Governor Pawlenty fought Minnesota’s transit unions over runaway pensions and hung tough during a long strike. “Today,” he says, “we have a transit system that gives commuters a ride, without taking the taxpayers for a ride.” Some fear that Governor Pawlenty doesn’t have the charisma and fireworks rhetoric that they would like to see in a candidate. Charisma and rhetoric are what gave us the current disastrous administration in Washington. Charisma and rhetoric gave people in other countries even bigger disasters, up to and including Hitler. Politicians and the media may want a candidate with verbal fireworks but the people want jobs. As Tim Pawlenty put it: “Fluffy promises of hope and change don’t buy our groceries, make our mortgage payments, put gas in our cars, or pay for our children’s clothes.” © 2011 Creators.com

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letters to the editor Irresponsible journalism To the Editor: In regards to the scandal involving Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), why was the job of investigative journalism left up to a blog operator, Andrew Breitbart, and why was the mainstream media so quick to label Mr. Breitbart a liar while blindly racing to protect the Democratic congressman? Historically, the press served an extremely important function of holding our elected officials accountable. However, the modern day mainstream media has, for the most part, abdicated this role in order to be unabashed apologists for all things liberal. Not only is this behavior irresponsible, but it also encourages and enables the type of inappropriate behavior demonstrated by Congressman Weiner. Fortunately, alternative sources for factbased news have been created by real journalists who are committed to honoring their profession’s role. Without these alternative sources, how could we expect to hold politicians to account when the majority of the press has become nothing more than sycophant lemmings of the left? Carl Schroeder Wildwood

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To the Editor: In regards to Mr. Gordon’s “Presidential achievement” letter (West Newsmagazine, June 8), I’d like to point out where those achievements don’t live up to the hype. First, the Frank-Dodd 2,319-page financial law all but guarantees bailouts forever and fails to address the real problem of Fannie and Freddie, who owe taxpayers billions and counting. It also failed to fix our outdated bankruptcy codes. Next, the credit card reform has given consumers more fees, the highest interest rates in history as well as new bank and loan fees. The children’s health program, S-CHIP, was expanded by Obama in 2009 after the study from the health secretary found six out of 10 children in the program at the time had access to or otherwise had insurance, leaving taxpayers to pay the price of 10 when only four children really needed the program. As far as the student loans, the CBO estimates the SAFRA Act will cost taxpayers $50 billion. Studies show over the past three decades, government student loan programs have caused tuition to increase by twice the inflation rate. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was not

about fair pay; we already have those laws in place. It is about statute of limitations an employee has to file suit over discrimination. The law is like a stimulus for lawyers to bring an avalanche of lawsuits from decades past. The Hate Crimes legislation punishes a “perceived” hate crime against a victim. It violates the 14th amendment and includes constitutional violations of double jeopardy. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as “Obamacare,” is the worst piece of legislation in history. The House has voted to repeal it. It is so bad that more than 1,200 businesses got exemptions from the law. There are 26 states fighting the law because of the burdens it will put on the states. The cost is $1 trillion to $3 trillion. It will add (an estimated) $500 billion to our debt in the first 10 years. Worst of all, the law blocks innovations and it takes away choice, freedom and human rights. It adds new tax burdens to all of us, but especially to low-income workers. The law cuts Medicare benefits and is bad for the young who will now pay much higher premiums to cover the old. The new mandates that may be good, like not denying insurance to the sick, could have been passed without spending one dime. Most important is 60 percent of American people do not like the law and would like to see it repealed. Last, did anyone think GM couldn’t make a short-run profit when taxpayers were forced to give them well over $70 billion (if you add the bailout money and tax breaks)? GM isn’t a success just yet. The last quarter profit of $3.2 billion was in part made by the $1.8 billion it made in the one-time sale of shares from Allied Financial and Delphi. From the release of the first shares into the market IPO of $33 we recovered $23 billion. The remaining 500 million shares when released would have to go for $53 per share for taxpayers to recover the bailout money. That isn’t going to happen any time soon, especially with gas prices and the economy tanking again. GM shares today are at $29. Even more of a worry is they still face $27 billion in pension shortfalls we the taxpayers are liable for as long as they are “government motors.” Terry Goldstein Wildwood

able.” Where to begin? First and foremost, his waxing nostalgic for the days when disagreements among board members were solved “in the backroom” before meeting in full view of the public sounds more like longing for the corruption and crony-ism of yesteryear. Clearly, those days must end. Mr. McDowell reminded the aldermen they are there “to work as one team” and as a “unified force” and that some issues raised for discussion are “not representing the city of Ballwin.” Really? Might I remind you, Mr. McDowell, that, like all public officials, each alderman is elected by the constituents of the ward they represent? And that the board of aldermen is elected to serve the citizens of Ballwin, not the city of Ballwin? Why have eight alderman, and why hold a monthly meeting open to public witness and comment (despite each citizen only being allowed three minutes to comment – did you get more time than that, sir?), if the goal is to make deals and forge decisions “in the backroom” before such public meetings? Why not just have a king of Ballwin appoint and re-appoint himself endlessly, let that one individual decide everything, and put an end to all public discourse? Perhaps it was such “backroom” meetings that led to the unanimous 8-0 board of aldermen vote a couple of years ago supporting the Schnucks development in a residentially-zoned area, despite the opposition of the city’s own Planning & Zoning Commission, the Rockwood Valley Board of Education, the mayors of neighboring Chesterfield and Clarkson Valley, and hundreds of Ballwin’s citizens. And if complete pre-agreement is the goal, why did you yourself not cut such “backroom” deals, Mr. McDowell, when it came to voting on the granting of liquor licenses to various Ballwin establishments, when you were often the sole voice on the board opposing such votes (based, you admitted publicly, on your religious beliefs)? Mr. McDowell also claims the aldermen should stop using the monthly board meeting to voice personal vendettas. Perhaps it is Mr. McDowell who has a vendetta to wage, since he himself singled out Alderman Markland for his reprimand, and it was Mr. McDowell and other aldermen who were voted out of office during the last two elections by the very citizens of the city he loves. These election results indicate Backroom board meetings that Ballwin’s citizens no longer wanted an To the Editor: artificial “unified voice” but rather, were The appeal by former Ballwin Alderman looking to vote for individuals willing to Press McDowell for more “unification” shake up the old guard and move Ballwin’s among the board is as laughable as Mr. government from “the backroom” to the McDowell saying such behavior is “deplor- front porch.

Mr. Markland ran his campaign on the themes of transparency and accountability, having uncovered – and brought to the attention of the board and the Ballwin citizenry month after month – many instances of waste and fiscal mismanagement on the part of the board at that time, and he was elected handily over a long-serving incumbent. Mr. Harder won election to the board more recently running on a similar platform. Clearly, the vast majority of our citizens would rather have a board that has no qualms about putting all the city’s transactions on record and available for public inspection, a board that is focused on saving taxpayer dollars wherever possible, and a board that requests job bids from more than just one friendly contractor or manufacturer, instead of more of the old status quo. Mr. McDowell’s broken-record response: Mr. Markland’s raising of these lapses and concerns is “unwarranted.” And regarding the issue of whether it is legal, let alone ethical and appropriate for the office they uphold, for two of the former alderman to be certified – based on affidavits they’ve attested to and signed – to run for the office of Ballwin alderman while in arrears on their property taxes: All Mr. McDowell could say was that this challenge was (yes, again) “unwarranted and unfair.” What parts of all of the documented evidence, and the involvement of the St. Louis County Board of Elections and the Missouri secretary of state, make raising such a concern about certification ‘unwarranted’ or ‘unfair,’ Mr. McDowell? You’re going to have to make a lot better case than that, sir, if you want to attack Alderman Markland’s exemplary record of service to Ballwin’s citizens. Let me close by saying that I do agree with you on one thing, Mr. McDowell: “Mutual respect” is indeed an important characteristic of an effective board of aldermen. But such respect is not mutually exclusive with honest discussion and sincere disagreement about the issues facing our great city. And despite the continued use of ‘closed sessions,’ consent agendas, and time limits that define Ballwin’s board of aldermen meetings, another kind of mutual respect – between the board and the very citizens of Ballwin – dictates that such conversations should actually be encouraged to take place in full view of the public. That’s the way a truly representative democracy works best. Dr. Jeff Gidday Ballwin

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Five critical questions for educators Consider this: A currently 50-year-old worker’s technology training while in school probably took place on an IBM Selectric typewriter. A currently 40-yearold worker saw the transition from “typing” to “keyboarding” but little else. A currently 30-year-old worker had access to basic web 1.0 technology. Even a currently 25-year-old worker only had about a one in 10 chance of being an active participant in social media or other web 2.0 improvements. The question this begs is fairly obvious: With future skills evolving at an exponential pace, what can the modern education system do to keep up, or merely come closer to catching up? The current structure of our education system was invented during the Industrial Age and structured to solve Industrial Age problems. A modern school would appear very familiar to a graduate of the class of 1900. Why? Why are we attacking 21st-century problems using a 19th-century system? The challenges facing our educators are nearly limitless, as are the consequences of their effectiveness. Following are five critical questions that need exceptional answers:

dardized tests thanks in some part to No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Considering the rapid innovation inherent in our culture today, the students of tomorrow would benefit the most from schools that train our children not to be learned, but to be learners – lifelong learners with the skills to adapt to an ever-changing environment. It is time to leave NCLB behind. What skills will 21st-century students require upon completion of school? According to a recent survey of 600 CEOs, the most required skills of 21st-century workers will be: critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration across networks and leading by influence, agility and adaptability, initiative and entrepreneurialism, effective oral and written communication, accessing and analyzing information, curiosity and imagination. Our education system is not currently designed to deliver these results or to build these critical skills. They are very difficult to measure with our standardized testing or A through F grade scale. In today’s schools, “collaborating” is called cheating, but in the workplace, it is an essential skill that is being lost as children’s social skills become more digital and less interpersonal.

What is the intended result of 21stcentury education? More than 100 years ago, secondary schools transitioned to the concept of being largely “college preparatory” schools. Today, schools are forced to teach to stan-

What parts of our school system exist solely due to legacy? Currently, our school systems separate children by age and then by subject matter. Tests are independent activities. Arts and athletics are considered second-tier priori-

ties. Why? The real answer to that is because that is the way it has always been done. That is no longer a sufficient answer. Children develop at very different paces and in very different ways regardless of age. Children thrive in different learning environments. Different subject matters gain relevance when integrated within multiple disciplines. Teamwork, creativity, and physical fitness are hugely important factors in the lifetime success of a person and need to be made front tier priorities. What should the role of the modern teacher be? The role of teacher as “professor” is antiquated and irrelevant to modern society. The modern teacher needs to act as a coach, a team leader, a guide. The 21st-century student requires interactivity. Our children are bombarded with more information in a single day than a 19th-century child was in a year, yet our teaching methods are still geared toward the 19th-century child. How do we test new educational theories? The single largest factor standing in the way of educational innovation is fear. What if we get it wrong? Could we ruin an entire generation of children, or step backwards? The response to that is simple. What if we already are?

The real world is not an assembly line. Solutions that worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. The world is iterative and solutions are a constantly moving target. Our education system needs to be just as innovative as our best companies and our best technologies.

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News Br iefs BALLWIN New attorneys After receiving and accepting the resignation of former Ballwin Prosecuting Attorney Keith Cheung, appointing backto-back provisional interim attorneys and vetting candidates for the permanent position, Mayor Tim Pogue, with the guidance of the Ballwin Board of Aldermen, on June 13 welcomed newly-appointed Prosecuting Attorney Chris Graville and Provisional Prosecuting Attorney Stuart O’Brien. Both attorneys were sworn in by Municipal Judge Virginia Nye.

Early retirement The Ballwin Board of Aldermen at their June 13 meeting decided to use a portion of the city’s reserves for debt retirement. A budget amendment was passed to apply $2.7 million from reserves to cover the debt retirement expenditure, which will eradicate scheduled payments for the years 2014 through 2017. “Due to the weak economy, our current investments are only earning a small rate of return,” Ballwin Board of Aldermen President Frank Fleming (Ward 3) said. “By comparison, the interest rate we are paying is higher on the Certificates of Participation that were issued and used to build the

Rose of the Bridle Creek subdivision are the winners of a landscaping makeover in the city’s sixth annual Native Landscape Challenge. outdoor aquatic center.” The Roses win $1,000 worth of native The idea was to use the city’s reserves plants and labor provided by St. Louis to pay off its debt obligations as soon as Wild Ones, Shaw Nature Reserve, and possible. Grow Native. They will also get the help The board considered paying off the full of a professional native landscape designer amount, but according to Fleming, that and volunteers to do the planting on Sept. would have decreased the city’s reserves a 17. little more than that with what city officials The Roses will have to prepare the site, were comfortable. maintain it and allow images of the land“We were scheduled to make the last pay- scape makeover to be used by the project ment on this in 2017, but the board has now sponsors. voted to pay off the years of 2014 through 2017 because those represent the years in CREVE COEUR which the interest rate we are paying is the The Creve Coeur City Council on June highest,” Fleming said. “In 2012, we’ll 13 passed a resolution authorizing the city make the last payment on our old street to enter a “cooperation agreement” with St. debt, and now with the action we took (on Louis County to implement a residential June 12), 2013 will be the last payment on energy efficiency loan program. the outdoor aquatic center debt.” St. Louis County has developed the Beginning in 2014, the city will not have SAVES program to provide low-interest any scheduled debt payments, so available loans to residential property owners to funding in the annual budget for other proj- make energy efficient improvements in ects will increase. their homes. Creve Coeur City Adminis“I think it was a solid decision, and I am trator Mark Perkins said the loans will be very pleased and proud that the city was in available to anyone in the city who qualia strong financial position to be able to do fies. this,” Fleming said. The implementation of the program in Creve Coeur will serve the public purposes CHESTERFIELD of energy conservation and economic development by stimulating residents to Landscape makeover winners undertake residential energy efficiency Chesterfield residents Erica and Neil improvements, according to the resolution.

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Flag Day ceremony American Legion Post 208 in Manchester recently held a retirement ceremony for the proper disposal of donated flags that were past their prime. A drummer, bugle player and a full uniformed color guard were on hand In observance of Flag Day, American Legion Post 208 members to give the flags a took special care to make sure worn out flags were disposed of proper send-off. properly. Legion Commander Terry C. Bryant spoke about the flag being a “precious symbol of all that our comrades have lived, worked and died for.” He then presented flags for inspection before they were placed in a fire pit and set aflame. The ceremony was held in commemoration of Flag Day. It lasted about 10 minutes, but Bryant said to burn all of the torn flags collected by Legion members would take several hours. Several members of the Legion post were on hand to witness the ceremony, as were a number of Manchester city officials.

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Wildwood to investigate ethics violations Councilmember defends allegations

By SARAH WILSON Wildwood City Council at its June 13 meeting voted 11-2 to initiate an investigation regarding the alleged ethics violations revealed at a previous meeting. The violations are in regard to Don Kozlowski’s consideration for the open councilmember seat in Ward 1. Councilmember Holly Parks (Ward 2) had sent to seven councilmembers an email discouraging them to vote for Kozlowski, for which she was accused of violating the Sunshine Law and the city’s charter. “I would like to apologize to the city and the council for any confusion which my email has created,” Parks said. “It was not my intent to embarrass the city, staff, council or Mr. Kozlowski with this email.” Parks went on to defend her email, saying she sent it to seven people, and including herself, that made eight. She said that was not a majority of the council because at that point there were 16 people on the council, including Kozlowski; therefore, her email did not represent a violation of the Sunshine Law. In regard to the alleged charter violation, Parks cited Section 11.3, which states that

no councilmember use official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with the result of an election to city office. “I used my personal email account to express my personal opinion, which I believe I am entitled to under freedom of speech,” Parks said. “At no time did I use my title or position in the email to represent this as a council decision, nor did this opinion represent an election; it was directed at the vote.” But Councilmember Tammy Shea (Ward 3) said it was made clear that Kozlowski was not a member of the council at the time the email was sent, so it involved 15 councilmembers – not 16. “So therefore, that qualifies that your email meets the qualifications for the majority of council,” Shea said. “It sounded like an apology but really doesn’t meet the criteria because you haven’t recognized the meaning of the Sunshine Law violation, the code of ethical standard we are trying to achieve here at this council. It’s a perfect situation showing that it’s not what you do when you think people are watching that is important. It’s what you do when you think no one is watching.”

She said Parks’ email did not follow the necessary procedure of sending the email to the city’s custodian of records. “When you use your official position and you do so without informing everybody, you create a forum,” Shea said. “This is about appealing to transparency, which we are supposed to be all about.” Mayor Tim Woerther said he was asked to give his personal opinion on the violations. “The fact of the matter is that this email, being from somebody with such experience, shows a clear intent to avoid the Sunshine Law and puts the city at risk,” Woerther said. “There’s no question. It was already determined at that point that there were only 15 members of council. By sending it to eight people, you put the city at risk. “… Second of all, it wasn’t just ‘Oh, I hope you don’t do this.’ It was, ‘I don’t want you to do this.’ That’s a clear intent at influencing the other councilmembers here, which was successful. This came from somebody with a great deal of experience – who knew exactly what was going on. … This is something that should be

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dealt with, and dealt with harshly, because this is something that brings in the attorney general from the state of Missouri, should it go in that direction.” Councilmember David Geile (Ward 1) made a motion to remove Parks’ position as mayor pro-tempore, which failed with a 6-7 vote.

Chesterfield planning and public works director provides answers

Rising waters raise questions By SARAH WILSON Due to recent flooding to the north and rising Missouri River waters, Chesterfield officials have been monitoring river conditions and keeping the public informed of current and projected river levels on the city’s website. Asked what extra precautions the city and the Monarch Levee District would take should the flooding risk to Chesterfield Valley increase, Mike Geisel, Chesterfield director of planning and public works, said emergency responders were “prepared and aware.” Emergency responders have developed a response plan, called the Chesterfield Valley Watch Warning system, which calls for a measured response associated with each level of threat that arises. There are informational sources available through the city of Chesterfield’s river updates and automated email advisories that are useful in disseminating current river information. Should threat levels increase, such communications would become more regular and more detailed, according to Geisel. For more information on the flood threat to the area, West Newsmagazine turned to Geisel. Following are his responses.

What does “500-year levee” mean? It basically is a reference to a statistical level of protection. It indicates that the levee protects against an event that has a probability of occurrence of .002 at any given time. One-five hundredths equals .002.

County, confident in the city, confident are designed differently due to physical in the levee and drainage improvements limitations for space or similar constricthat have been constructed since 1993. I tions. am equally confident that the process and flow of information is much improved and How is this similar/different to the flood leads to a more informed and coordinated of ‘93? response than we have ever been able to I can’t describe similarities or differences forge previously. It would be foolish to yet. The Missouri River levels are currently What constitutes a full levee breach? dismiss any threat. As such, I am aware, at or below flood stage in Chesterfield. … A levee breach is a levee failure. It typi- concerned and prepared. I am not afraid This could very well be a non-issue. It is cally means that the levee has failed and nor am I inclined at this point to believe simply the preparedness and awareness “broken.” It could fail in a variety of ways, that there is any reason to be apprehensive of the various entities that are involved in but it generally means that the levee has about Chesterfield Valley. flood protection that have even identified broken and allowed water to flow in. That any issues of this date. Two months from is different from the term “overtopping,” If there is something to be concerned now, we will know whether or not this where the levee may remain intact, but about, how much warning do you expect event is significant. As of right now, there water may have risen to the point where people will have? is not an event to compare. it overtops the levee in specific locations, Information is our primary tool to protect allowing a limited amount of flow into the landowners, businesses and residents. We How will the recent Iowa flood affect protected area. are communicating through our automated us? email system and informational river Hydrology is a very complicated sciAre you confident the levees will hold? updates. ence. Every event and flood occurrence has At what level is there a concern? ripple consequences. The predictions and At this point, based upon the projec- Is there a difference between a levee and forecasts that we monitor take into account tions that are provided, the levees are not a floodwall? all of those known and reasonably predictexpected to be threatened. It would be Typically, the levee refers to the massive able events. Trying to isolate the impacts or completely inappropriate for me to predict earthen wall portion of the flood protection. effect of one location or event on the larger the future. As for now, I am confident in Floodwalls are typically concrete or steel system is not a good idea. We need to look our Levee District, confident in St. Louis structures that serve the same purpose but much more holistically.

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By BETSY ZATKULAK A Ballwin alderman at the June 13 board of aldermen meeting announced that he was resigning, but not before highlighting what he considered dubious political practices among Ballwin city officials. Alderman Ron Markland (Ward 2) told the board that he and his wife, who have enjoyed spending recent winters in Florida, recently sold their home and are relocating there permanently. But first, he addressed the board about several other issues. “There is a special reason that I find it necessary to bring up these items,” Markland said. “The first is to point them out as a matter of record, and secondly, to see if Ballwin can get them on their agenda to consider in the future. “… It’s been like 15 months since I was elected into the office of alderman, and since that time, there have been several issues that have come before the city of Ballwin, and I have been involved in some of, if not all of them. So I put together a list of what I thought were important issues.” Among those issues were what Markland called “Prosecuting Attorney Gate.” “That’s where the city administrator, mayor and the city attorney did not feel it was important to notify the board of aldermen of a situation involving our prosecuting attorney and his passing of a note to a judge,” Markland said, referring to Keith Cheung, who in January resigned from his post as the city’s prosecuting attorney. The board instead learned about the situation in the newspaper, Markland said. Another issue was what he called “Agenda Gate.” “While there is a mechanism to allow aldermen to place items on the agenda, there is no assurance that will be allowed by the mayor,” Markland said. “Instead of placing it on the agenda where the public can see items up for discussion, it is instead blindly placed under ‘aldermanic comments.’” Markland said that tactic serves to conceal issues and often means issues fall on deaf ears, because aldermanic comments come at the end of board meetings, after most citizens have left. Referring to “Schnucks Gate,” Markland accused City Attorney Robert Jones of failing to disclose a conflict of interest with the supermarket chain. He said that while Jones was representing the city during zoning disputes over a new location he was also representing Schnucks as a client with his private firm. Markland spoke also of “Insurance Gate” and “Purchase Gate,” pertaining to the city seeking competitive bids.

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“Then there is … ‘Gavel Gate.’ It’s very easy to get ruled out of order, especially when the holder of the gavel decides what will be on the agenda. Those who fail to comply are offered the opportunity to be escorted from the room by the chief of police, as I was,” Markland said, referring to an incident at the May 9 board of aldermen meeting, when Mayor Tim Pogue used his gavel and told Markland he would be asked to leave if he continued to interrupt the swearing in of Alderman Jimmy Terbrock (Ward 1). “It does begin to indicate a trend which I feel is intended to keep things concealed from most of the public and the board of aldermen,” he said. Next, Markland provided the board with a listing of items he would like considered for the future including: the $1 million funded for road improvement in 2011; putting in place a succession plan for city employees who have been working for the city for more than 20 years; the current method of certifying candidates; and being fiscally responsible when it comes to the city’s bond interest. Pogue asked if there were any other aldermanic comments. “I’d like to address what I consider to be unfortunate news that Alderman Markland is going to step down,” said Alderman Michael Finley (Ward 1).“I appreciate your service as a citizen and an alderman. I think you’ve made a positive impact on the board, and you’ve made a positive impact on me as an alderman. I wish you the best.” When asked if he would like to make a statement about what Markland had to say, Pogue in an email said he did not have any comments. “The Ward 2 seat becomes an appointment by me and will have to get the approval of the board,” Pogue said. “The spot will remain open until that is completed.”

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Ballwin police identify serial burglary suspect

Man suspected in more than 50 crimes By JIM ERICKSON Ballwin police announced late last week they have identified a suspect in the recent series of thefts and burglaries that have plagued the community during the past three months. At a June 16 meeting of a neighborhood watch group from the affected area, Ballwin Police Lt. Kevin Bushery said the suspect was being sought but declined to give additional details pending an arrest and charges being filed. Identification of the suspect came in the wake of a break received in the crime spree. The break occurred earlier this month, two weeks after a car was stolen during one of the burglaries in late May. A surveillance camera at a Clayton Road service station in Ballwin photographed a man who used a stolen credit card to buy gas for the vehicle. The credit card also had been taken in one of the earlier Ballwin-area thefts. The photo was released to news media with a plea for anyone recognizing the man to contact Ballwin police. Less than a day after the news release went out, Bushery said the department had received 15-20 calls from the public. More than 50 burglaries and thefts were logged between early March and mid June, Ballwin police said. Garages and cars were targeted late in the evening and in early morning hours, with the thief taking GPS devices, laptop computers and anything else of value, including purses, checkbooks and wallets. In three cases, vehicles in which the keys were left also were taken. According to police, it is likely more than one person was involved in the thefts but at presstime, they have no specific information on other suspects. While most of the burglaries occurred in residential areas around Clayton Road,

Lt. Kevin Bushery responds to one of many questions he and Sgt. Jim Heldmann fielded at a neighborhood watch meeting late last week. Bushery and Heldmann are members of the Ballwin Police Department.

Henry Avenue and Hwy. 141, break-ins in other nearby jurisdictions have been linked to those in Ballwin. That happened when another car stolen from a Ballwin residence was found in North St. Louis. The vehicle contained some items reported taken in thefts near Ballwin. Bushery said he could not provide additional details on those burglaries. Jeff Todd, a resident of the area hit by the rash of thefts and a member of the neighborhood watch group, noted that everyone he had talked to was very concerned about what has been happening. The police department’s announcement that they had identified a suspect and were looking for him was welcome news, Todd said. “We have a number of older, retired residents here and there was concern that what’s been happening might escalate,” Todd said. “The fact that a suspect has been identified definitely is a positive step.”

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Ellisville approves cold medicine legislation By TED DIXON JR. Ellisville became the latest city in the state of Missouri to pass legislation to require a doctor’s prescription to purchase over-the-counter cold and allergy medication containing pseudoephedrine. The final vote at the June 15 Ellisville City Council meeting was 4-3 in favor of the legislation. More than 30 Missouri municipalities have adopted ordinances requiring a doctor’s prescription to buy medications containing pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient used to make methamphetamine (meth) and the only ingredient that cannot be substituted in its manufacture. Proponents of the bill argued that it is not a ban on pseudoephedrine but a proactive approach to an ongoing epidemic – the widespread use of meth, which is a highly addictive drug. Opponents said the legislation would be costly and cause an inconvenience for patients. Before the final vote was taken, the council heard from local law enforcement officials who spoke in favor of the ordinance. “These people are career criminals,” FBI Agent Jim Shroba said of meth users and “cooks.” “I wonder as a citizen, do I want to rub shoulders with these people? We’re

not going to give them a stopping point.” Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Jason Grellner, who serves as president of the Missouri Narcotics Officers Association, said meth labs are gaining ground and running rampant in Missouri. Councilmember Michelle Murray (Dist. 2) said she felt uncomfortable with taking away the personal freedoms of law-abiding citizens who wish to purchase the medications and would be inconvenienced by the law. She said she thought it would be more effective if the state were to draft its own legislation. Councilmember Clark Compton (Dist. 1) agreed and voted against it also. “It’s a shame that it has come to legislation,” Councilmember Troy Pieper (Dist. 2) said. “If we don’t pass it, we’re going to become a destination point. I don’t want to become a destination point.” According to the ordinance, the city found the manufacture, transportation, possession and sale of meth inherently dangerous, and its chemical precursors and the by-products and wastes of its production “inherently dangerous and injurious” to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city.”

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curriculum recommended to the board that a new committee be formed to develop a plan for continued drug education for all elementary grades, not just fifth grade. The new committee will include not only educators and administrators but also police, community agencies, and parents. The committee is not the only thing that is expanding. The recommendation made to the board states, “Topics should include drug and alcohol prevention, citizenship, safety, personal health and wellness, fitness, cyber bullying, peer pressure and community service.” Hargadine said the committee will be looking at D.A.R.E.’s newly revised curriculum, which includes kindergarten to eighth-grade material. There is a possibility the program could be expanded into the middle schools, or a completely new curriculum could be developed. “There is no preconceived notion of what’s going to be here,” Hargadine said. “We’re starting with a blank slate.” Jennifer Werges, a Eureka police officer and D.A.R.E. instructor, said she was thrilled with the committee’s recommendation to continue the program for another year. “I just hope this is a bridge we can build on,” Werges said. “I am hoping that D.A.R.E. America’s information can be brought in and used to help keep D.A.R.E. If we’re going to make a difference, it’s got to be with our kids.”

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“Operating revenues can meet operating expenditures over the next five years,” Perkins said. For 2012, the city expects to see a 7 percent increase in revenues. Anticipated revenues, according to the budget, will be $16.9 million. Perkins said the city will see $4.45 million in sales tax receipts, up from the $3.7 million generated in 2011. He said the city has projected roughly $6 million from public utility taxes, up from $5.8 million last year. Regarding expenditures, the budget indicates the city will sped a little more next year than in 2011, with total expenditures anticipated at $14.9 million. Much of the city’s costs are devoted to city salaries, with roughly $9.9 million budgeted to pay personnel. Perkins said the Creve Coeur Police Department comprises a significant portion of the budget. That includes money for items such as patrol cars. The city council plans to vote on the budget at its meeting on June 27.

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Remembering Westminster Westminster Christian Academy recently held a service of remembrance and praise at the school’s current campus in Creve Coeur. In attendance were parents, teachers, students and alumni who gathered together to reflect upon Westminster’s 35-year history and to anticipate the next chapter in the life of the school in Town & Country. The service, which was followed by a school community reception, was comprised of a time of worship led by the school’s chapel band, performances by the band and choir, and stories and positive words from several speakers, each of whom have had a significant impact in the school’s history and in furthering its vision.

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Science cair champs Four eighth-grade students at Parkway Central Middle competed in an online science fair, Ecybermission, sponsored by the U.S. Army. They won first place in the state and competed at the regional level. They were each awarded a $1,000 Eighth graders (from left) are Roland Fanega, Maggie Mueller, savings bond, STEM Marissa Turkin and Joanna Disch. kit and certificate. Their project was based on the idea that people in general do not eat healthy food because they think it tastes bad. They hypothesized that the reason is psychological rather than actual taste.

Power of Plants winners The Missouri Botanical Garden recently announced the winners of its third annual “Power of Plants” student contest, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The contest challenged groups of two to five students in kindergarten through 12th grade to pick a plant and tell its tale through a physical or digital creation. This year’s entries were judged on how creatively, effectively and broadly they were shared with wider audiences, in addition to their botanical accuracy and quality. Eight winning and eight honorable mention entries were awarded in a private ceremony at the Missouri Botanical Garden. “We continue to be amazed at the creativity and complexity of the entries in our Power of Plants contest,” Sharon Anibal, supervisor of school programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden, said. In the upper elementary age bracket,Alesha Meadows, Emily Leon and Amelia Goretti, of Twin Oaks Christian School, received honorable mention for their aloe vera entry. In the middle school bracket (sixth through eighth grades), homeschoolers Gianna Sparks, Lauren Ashley Sparks, Regina Doty and Reuben Doty, of Creve Coeur, won the physical category for their coffea arabica entry. Their coffee bag burlap-bound scrapbook featured a removable coffee cup containing “coffee bags” of facts about the plant and details of its medicinal value and beneficial environmental impact. Laura Maniet, Isabel Mosley, Klarissa Sheffield, Greg Cordover and Cole Edelstein, of Parkway Central Middle, won the digital category for their interactive website exploring the dogwood tree through graphics, slide shows, online polls and a blog. Sharanya Kumar, Michelle Augustine and Vincent A. Cristiana III, also from Parkway Central Middle, received honorable mention for their aloe vera project.

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Missouri Legion selection Landon Burke, of Chesterfield, was selected to attend the Missouri Legion Boy’s State of Missouri from Burke June 11-18 at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Burke was sponsored by American Legion post 101. Burke completed his junior year at Westminster Christian Academy and was selected based on his leadership and citizenship skills. His accomplishments include being vice-president of student council, football captain, junior high student leader and worship band bass player at First Free Church, newspaper sportswriter for the school paper, and lifeguard at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Chesterfield. Boy’s State is designed to educate and train Missouri’s young leaders in functional citizenship, leadership and government. Nearly 1,000 student leaders attended from all across Missouri.

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL A Missouri Supreme Court decision stating students from unaccredited school districts have the right to attend schools of their choice in accredited neighboring districts sparked debate at an open meeting on June 16 at Chesterfield City Hall. The only two districts in the state currently lacking accreditation are St. Louis City and Riverview Gardens. Under the decision in the Turner v. Clayton case, students in those districts would have the right to attend school in the St. Louis County district of their choice, with costs falling to the unaccredited districts. The decision sets no limit on how many students county schools would have to accept. Among those in attendance at the meeting were Sen. Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield), Rep. Don Gosen (R-Chesterfield) and various other state officials, who met with a vocal audience that included parents and school district officials. According to a study done by statisticians, Cunningham said, at least 6,000 students from the unaccredited districts would try to attend schools in St. Louis County, if the decision stands. All standards regulating teacher-student ratio, she said, would likely have to be gone. Cunningham outlined a compromise she called “The Turner Fix,” which was forged with input from two local superintendents, Don Senti, of the Parkway School District, and John Cary, of the Special School District of St. Louis County. Under the compromise, students in unaccredited districts would be provided scholarships to attend non-public and non-sectarian schools in their cities. The Missouri Constitution outlaws the use of state money to send stu-

dents to religious schools. School districts in the county would be allowed to open charter schools in the unaccredited districts. The compromise also would allow county school districts to have a say in how many students from unaccredited districts they would accept, according to their current enrollment. Cunningham said she had been exploring alternatives, such as virtual schools that could use technology to meet the educational needs of those who live in the unaccredited districts. She and her fellow lawmakers explained why they would not be able to push the compromise through the legislature and pointed out that education has more lobbyists in Jefferson City than any other industry. They said lawmakers elsewhere in Missouri are not directly engaged by the issue in the same way as regional lawmakers. Gosen, who has three children in the Rockwood School District, said he was at the meeting to support the efforts of his colleagues to try to bring all parties together to peacefully solve the issue. “I see all sides of this issue,” Gosen said. “If more students left city schools to come to the county, that would take some of the burden off city schools and allow them to better educate the students that are still there.” He said the unaccredited St. Louis City district spends about $16,000 per student, while schools in Parkway and Rockwood spend $10,000 per student. The Supreme Court decision was remanded back to St. Louis County Circuit Court for “resolution of all issues.” A tentative trial date has been set for Sept. 26.

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Wrestling Olympian Spenser Mango, a CBC graduate, won his 121-pound Greco-Roman Championship Series during the U.S. Wrestling World Team Trials held recently at Oklahoma City. Mango, who competed in the 2008 Olympics, qualifies for U.S. World Team and will compete in September in the World Championships in Turkey. He has made the last two World Teams. Mango, 24, recently joined the U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program and looked strong in a dominant performance at the recent U.S. Open. Mango is looking for his first World-level medal this year. He is a past World University champion.

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High school girls’ soccer Incarnate Word Academy finished fourth in the recent Class 4 state tournament. The Red Knights finished 16-6-1. Springfield Glendale (22-2) scored a 2-0 victory in the third-place place at the victory against St. Louis Incarnate Word. It was Incarnate Word’s 18th Final Four appearance. The Lady Falcons had never beaten Incarnate Word coming into the match. “They were always the team to beat us in quarterfinals or even in the Final Four (in 2009),” Glendale Coach Jeff Rogers said. “They just came out here and played with a lot of pride.” Sophomore defender Allison Yoakam opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Then, Emily Cline scored her 43rd goal of the season after halftime, capitalizing on a bad pass by the Incarnate Word defense. Freshman goalkeeper Kindra Lierz made the advantage stand. Incarnate Word lost 2-1 in the semifinals to eventual champion Ursuline. ••• Several Kennedy athletes made the

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By WARREN MAYES Parkway West junior Steven Emde knew whom to credit after he was named the Player of the Year in high school water polo. “I would like to thank my coaches for a great season and thank my teammates for making it all possible,” Emde said. “I was very excited and honored because there were a lot of good players this year.” In addition, Emde was the only unanimous all-state selection. “It is an honor, and I would like to thanks all of the coaches for their votes,” Emde said. Emde plays both 2 Meter (center forward) and center defender for the Longhorns. He finished the recent spring season with 112 goals, 56 assists for 280 points. “I worked hard and tried to make things happen this year,” Emde said. “My team helped me to put up the numbers that I did.” The Longhorns won the Suburban West Conference with a 5-1 record. Overall, Parkway West went 25-7 and finished third at state by beating Parkway South 10-7. The season provided Emde with several highlights. “Beating my club coach, Don Casey, was fun,” Emde said about Parkway West’s victory over MICDS. He also listed among the highlights “placing third at state by beating a team that we had lost to earlier and going undefeated in Chicago.” While he amassed some eye-popping numbers, Emde said he is not hung up about statistics. “Honestly, I don’t worry about the numbers that much,” Emde said. “It is more

Parkway West Coach Charlie Cutelli and Steven Emde with his Doug Hall Missouri Water Polo Player of the Year trophy.

exciting to draw a double team and help a teammate score.” He enjoys playing the 2 Meter and center defender. “Having an awareness of what is going on in the pool is important,” Emde said. “Being willing to take a lot punishment to enable another to score is important.” Emde knows he is not a one-man band for Parkway West. “Every teammate had an impact,” he said. “We can only succeed when everyone is working hard and doing what they know to do. If they all didn’t step up, it would be tough to do what I did.” His offseason plans will find him staying in the pool as much as possible. He will play club waterpolo for the Daisy Water Polo squad. He will play Junior Olympic and play in the men’s league. In addition, he again will train with the Olympic Development Program.

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scoring a 6-3 victory over the Savages. The last out of the game will be a lasting memory for Mitchell. “I was getting pretty excited and lost a bit of focus and got behind 2-0 in the count,” Mitchell said. “I figured they were going to take one strike because they were down, especially on 2-0, so I put a fastball down the middle. He got underneath and hit a high fly ball to center field. “At first I was like, ‘Please catch the ball.’ I knew Tate (Matheny) would catch it, but that’s what was going through my head. Then about halfway through the fly ball, I tried to figure out what I was going to do to celebrate. I turned around and Ryan (Allee), our catcher, was sprinting at me so I just picked him up.” Mitchell said he knew he and his teammates would leave Springfield with the state championship plaque. “We had our eyes on the prize the whole time,” Mitchell said. “We went into state knowing we were the best team and knowing that we could win. There was no doubt that we were going to win and we were not going to let anyone stand in our way.”

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Rabbi Mordecai Miller of Brith Sholom Kneseth Israel Congregation (BSKI), Dr. Stephen Lefrak, professor of medicine at Washington University, and Dr. Harvey Solomon, professor of surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, will present Organ Donation and Jewish Law from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sun., June 26 at BSKI (1107 E. Linden in Richmond Heights). There will be discussions on Jewish perspectives on organ donation, the Jewish definition of death, what do we mean by death, and the organ transplant process in the region. Dr. Ralph Graff, professor of surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, will serve as moderator as questions are taken after the program. For details, call (314) 725-6230 or visit e-bski.org. ••• GriefShare will be offered from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays from June 26-Sept. 18 at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church (14820 Conway Road in Chesterfield). The weekly seminar/support group is Biblically-based and Christ-centered and is for people grieving the death of someone close. Each session includes a video seminar and group discussion. There is a workbook that assists with note-taking, journaling, and grief study. Videos feature top experts on grief recovery and real life stories of people that have gone through loss. Each session is self-contained, so participants may start at any time. Sessions are open to all and are free. For more information and to register, call Sandra McKay at 227-1109 or Clair Allyn at 537-3658. Visit griefshare.org. ••• The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will feature Caitlain Angold, assistant program manager of Stryker Orthopedics, speaking on knee and hip replacement techniques from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thurs., July 7 at Young’s Ice Cream Parlor and Grill (206 Meramec Station Road in Valley Park). Call 391-5781. ••• St. Luke’s Mobile Mammography Unit is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mon., July 11 at St. Luke’s Urgent Care (233 Clarkson Road in Ellisville), from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., July 14 at Creve Coeur Center (701 Emerson Road), from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wed., July 20 at Daniel Boone Library (300 Clarkson Road in Ellisville) and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tues., July 26 at Walgreens (12006 Manchester Road in Des Peres). Annual screening mammograms are recommended for women older than age 40. Mammograms are done by appoint-

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Breast changes could mean benign breast disease By LYNETTE NORFLEET Downtown St. Louis on June 11 was awash in pink for the Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure. The organization and its ubiquitous ribbons are part of an effective campaign to generate funds for breast cancer research and create awareness of the disease. Breast cancer awareness has increased recognition for a less familiar, but even more frequently diagnosed, breast condition: benign breast disease, which despite its name is not really a disease. “Benign breast disease is actually an umbrella term for the changes most women experience in their breasts throughout their lifetimes,” Dr. Cara Hahs, a breast surgeon with the St. Louis Cancer and Breast Institute, said. “Just as our skin changes as we age, so do our breasts. Most people develop freckles and moles on their skin through the years, and most are non-cancerous, but we watch for abnormalities that can signal cancer. “In breasts, tenderness and lumps may develop throughout a woman’s life, and most of these do not develop into cancer, but we look for changes in density and lumps that are not normal.” Benign breast disease encompasses a variety of changes in the breasts, including – but not limited to – pain and tenderness, nipple discharge, and lumps. The most common type of lump is a fibroadenoma, which is a small, round, soft growth that moves freely around the breast tissue. Some women may have them their entire lives; others see them develop during pregnancy or at other times. Hahs said they are most common among women in their teens and 20s. “The younger you are, the more likely you are to have benign fibroadenomas,” Hahs said. “But unfortunately, I have seen patients in their 20s with breast cancer, too. So it is extremely important to know what

is normal for your breasts and to be aware of any changes.” In general, benign breast disease does not necessarily increase a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer. Breast pain and tenderness rarely are associated with cancer but rather with hormonal changes and usually appear before or with a woman’s menstrual period. There is no cure, but there are ways to treat symptoms. The same is true for nipple discharge in various colors. The only exception is bloody discharge, which often is a cancer indicator. Fibroadenomas, cysts (small sacs of fluid) and other types of lumps are the biggest cause for concern in screening for breast cancer, but again, most are non-cancerous. They can be monitored over time or taken out for biopsy. Along with self-examination, mammography is the most effective diagnostic tool for breast cancer. With mammograms, physicians look for lumps, nodules, calcifications and asymmetric issues. “Ten percent of women who have mammograms get called back to rescan areas of concern, and only 10 percent of those who get called back have lumps or areas that are determined necessary to have biopsied,” Hahs said. While those statistics are somewhat encouraging, Hahs was quick to point out that breast cancer is still the No. 1 cancer in women, and the No. 1 risk factor for developing breast cancer is being female, so being familiar with one’s body and aware of changes are critical to remaining cancer-free. “I am a fan of being proactive in your health care,” Hahs said. “The most important piece of advice I can give to women is to know what is normal for you. If you notice a change in your breasts that persists through your menstrual cycle and doesn’t return to normal, have it evaluated.”

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What’s on our plates? USDA serves up new nutritional tool By JIM ERICKSON It is not a panacea for the obesity and diabetes epidemics or a guarantee for improved fitness. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new MyPlate icon is a simple, easy-to-understand tool that should help remind consumers to adopt healthy eating habits, say local nutrition experts. “I like it (the MyPlate icon),” Mary Ellen Beindorff, a registered and licensed dietitian at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, said. “There’s still a need for more consumer education on what constitutes a healthy diet, but the new icon definitely helps communicate the basics.” Julie Pozzoli, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified diabetes educator at St. Luke’s Hospital, agrees. “Having a plate as the main symbol provides a good tool,” Pozzoli said. “The message that fruits and vegetables are important parts of the diet is clear.” “Simplicity is the key and the new approach is a good step in that direction,” Beth McChesney, a registered and licensed dietitian on the staff of community dietitians at St. John’s Mercy Hospital, said. Launched early this month, the MyPlate icon replaces the USDA’s food pyramid as the government’s primary food group symbol. As its name suggests, the new graphic includes a round plate with wedges labeled vegetables and fruits occupying half of the plate. On the other half of the plate are two wedges labeled grains and protein, respectively. The varying sizes of the wedges represent the greater or lesser number of daily servings that should be included in a healthy diet. A small circle outside the plate’s upper right portion is labeled dairy. The food pyramid was introduced in 1992, then altered in 2005. In its original form, the f o o d

pyramid displayed the basic food groups arranged in a pyramid shape with the bread, cereal, rice and pasta group serving as the base. On top of that were the fruit and vegetable groups followed by the milk, yogurt and cheese group and the meat, eggs, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group. The small peak of the pyramid included fats, oils and sweets with the admonishment that these should be consumed sparingly. In the 2005 revision, the food group blocks were replaced by bands of varying widths running from the pyramid’s base to its peak. To emphasize the need for physical activity, a person drawn as a glorified stick figure climbing the side of the pyramid was included. “The plate icon is much less confusing than the pyramid,” Beindorff said. “I’ve often run into people who have found it difficult to understand what that symbol was saying.” Pozzoli said she thinks the plate icon provides a simplified visual for the meal planning process. “It’s much clearer in that regard than the pyramid,” she said, adding that she already had been using a plate graphic, albeit not the same style as the new USDA symbol, in the diet and nutrition information given to her clients. McChesney also has employed a plate illustration in nutrition-related conversations with her clients. Accompanying the icon at the new ChooseMyPlate.gov website is a wealth of supplemental information. Included are resources and tools for individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators and the food industry, all designed to provide more details on diet and achieving a healthier lifestyle. “ I t ’ s good to have all that infor-

mation online,” McChesney said. “Younger generations are used to going online to find information, so it helps spread the word when such a source is available.” In announcing the new effort, USDA leaders candidly emphasized the program’s role in combating “epidemic rates” of overweight and obesity. “The online resources and tools can empower people to make healthier food choices for themselves, their families and their children,” a USDA news release stated. “People have lots of excuses for not having a healthy diet,” Biendorff said. “The new icon should help address the problem of people simply not knowing what constitutes a good diet, because anyone looking at the symbol can easily see that half the plate is filled with fruits and vegetables.” “Good nutrition really comes down to the issue of moderation in our eating habits,” McChesney said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people have lost sight of what moderation means.” Changing poor eating habits is a longterm process, Pozolli said, but the new icon is a good starting point. “Beyond the basic message are many other points that people need to be aware of, such as the importance of whole grains versus grains in general and what constitutes better protein and dairy choices,” Pozolli said. “Portion control also is an issue. In the long run, education is still essential.” Beindorff praised the new icon’s simplicity as a potential tool for educating the younger generation. “Whether they realize it or not, parents are an important role model for their children when it comes to having a healthy diet,” Biend o r ff notes.

Should government play a role in what we eat? U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack thinks it should, and he strongly defends his agency’s actions. But he is not alone in his views. The dietitians contacted for comment about the recently introduced MyPlate icon agree the federal government can and should have a role in the issue of what constitutes a healthy diet. “I don’t see any reason for concern about the federal government’s position,” Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Mary Ellen Beindorff said. “We know the research that’s behind it and appreciate the validity of that information. It’s really not controversial.” Julie Pozzoli from St. Luke’s Hospital echoed that view, adding that the new symbol is only the latest step in a USDA nutrition education effort that dates back many decades. “MyPlate simply reinforces what those in the healthcare field already have been saying,” Beth McChesney, of St. John’s Mercy Hospital, said. “What I’d also like to see is more government financial support for healthier meals at schools and for nutrition education. Requiring insurance to cover nutrition consultation as part of preventive healthcare measures would be beneficial, too.” As for Vilsack, he noted at a news conference after the MyPlate icon was unveiled that the program is a guide, not a mandate. “We’re suggesting that there is a healthy, balanced opportunity here and this is what a healthy, balanced opportunity looks like,” Vilsack said. “We’re not suggesting that (people) should not ever have a cookie or a treat or a dessert or whatever. This is not what this is about and it’s unfortunate that people want to make it about that. “What this is about is a nation that has an obesity issue. A third of our kids are obese or at risk of being obese. The percentages of adults who face chronic disease as a result of obesity are significant. The costs associated with obesity are enormous.”

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“With the new symbol being so easy to understand, we now may have situations where kids bring home from school the message of what’s needed for good nutrition.” In announcing the new MyPlate icon and the additional information available in the overall program, the USDA pulled out all the stops. News releases announcing the new effort went out to the media in advance of the official unveiling to drum up interest and coverage. First Lady Michelle Obama joined Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin at the announcement news conference. To promote the MyPlate initiative and gauge its use and acceptance, the USDA is encouraging consumers to photograph their plates for sharing on Twitter with the hashtag #MyPlate. MyPlate photos also can be sent to the USDA Flickr photo group at flicker.com/groups/ChooseMyPlate/.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture makes available a wealth of information on healthy eating habits. But the federal agency also has condensed that advice into three general areas with a small number of specific steps in each. Balancing Calories • Enjoy your food, but eat less. • Avoid oversize portions. Foods to Increase • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. • Make at least half your grains whole grains. • Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1 percent) milk. Foods to Reduce • Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals and choose the foods with lower numbers. • Drink water instead of sugary drinks. In summary, USDA advises, “Choose steps that work for you and start today.”

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St. Louis Community College participates By SHANNON F. IGNEY It is never too late to go back to school. The St. Louis Community College (STLCC) system recently was selected to participate in a nationwide program to provide educational options for the baby boomer population. The Plus 50 Completion Strategy, sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies, seeks to enhance programming in learning, training and volunteer services for mature students at community colleges across the nation. STLCC currently is one of 20 institutions taking part. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 30 percent of the nation’s fastestgrowing occupations will, if they do not already, require post-secondary educational credentials. Demographically, 78 million American baby boomers are approaching retirement age with 62 percent having no plans to retire. To remain vital, companies and educational institutions must provide the necessary tools and training to allow the age group continued success. “As we continue to rebound from a deep economic downturn, mature workers will have increased opportunities to bring their many assets – work ethic, leadership and experience, to name a few – back into the workplace,” Rod Nunn, STLCC’s vice chancellor for workforce and community development, said. The Plus 50 Completion Strategy provides a venue for mature students to earn credentials to remain competitive in an increasingly challenging job market at an affordable cost. Baby boomer students can

sharpen old skills or learn new ones. “We hope to expand the number of students that we serve, helping them to finish a degree or training program,” Heather Ellison, Plus 50 initiative completion coordinator for STLCC, said. “Participating in the initiative will provide designated service to our mature students on all campuses toward a degree or certificate program as well as produce 50 percent more students aged over 50 with high-quality degrees and certificates by 2020, as challenged by the Plus 50 Completion Strategy goals.” Heading back to the classroom can help a mature student bridge the cultural and communication gaps between other generations as well as sharpen and retool existing skills necessary to succeed in an ever-dependent technological world. Program courses currently offered at STLCC include Plus 50 Re-Inspired, a transitional planning workshop; Plus 50 Re-Wired Employment Seminar, which discusses current methods in networking, the online application process, resume writing and interviewing training; and Plus 50 Entrepreneur. In addition, short-term job training programs also are available. Other options include Home Health Caregiver, Computer Training for the re-entry professional, Personal Trainer certification and the Bookkeeping & Accounting Specialist certificate classes. A webinar series also is available on topics such as workforce development, communications and marketing, program operations and community development. For more information or course schedules, contact Heather Ellison at (314) 9847842.

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West County women to compete for Ms. Missouri Senior America By SARAH WILSON Nine women will compete in the 2011 Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant at 2 p.m. on Sun., July 10 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Contestants in the pageant must be at least 60 years old, be a Missouri resident and be able to present a competitive, quality talent. Categories of the competition include modeling an evening gown, reciting one’s philosophy of life and having a personal interview with judges. Each year, the Missouri Cameo Club, made up of former contestants, presents the members. The former contestants perform in variety shows throughout the St. Louis area, with the funds raised from the shows used to pay for the pageant. The winner will compete in October at the Ms. Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City, N.J. Two West County residents are among

those competing in this year’s pageant: Carol Moldafsky, of Town & Country, and Merrily Woodford, of Manchester. Moldafsky and her husband, Neil, have two children and one grandson. She attended the University of Missouri and studied social work and worked for several years as a medical assistant for clinics and doctors. She has volunteered at her children’s school and for 15 years was a preschool teacher at United Hebrew Congregation. Currently, she volunteers as a receptionist at Congregation Shaare Emeth. Moldafsky keeps busy performing as a member of the production staff for the charitable musical group Broadway Fantasies in its annual show and its mini-shows at senior residences. She has performed also for the St. Louis Showstoppers. At the pageant, Moldafsky will sing “When You’re Good to Mama,” from the Broadway musical and movie, “Chicago.” Woodford and her husband, Gene, are

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the parents of two daughters and have four grandchildren. Woodford earned her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees and holds seven certifications, which were implemented in teaching handicapped children for 13 years. She has volunteered as a Campfire Girls troop leader, day camp director, and as an aide at Good Shepherd School for Children. She is a member of the Pi Lambda Theta National Education Honor Society, Kappa Delta Sorority, United States Figure Skating Association and Bit’s ‘N’ Pieces Quilt Guild.

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Woodford is fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a dancer by taking classes, performing at retirement/nursing homes and participating for the past five years in the annual tap Senior Olympics. At the pageant, she will perform a tap dance to “Spreadin’ the Rhythm Around.” Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant tickets cost $15 in advance and $17 at the door. To purchase ahead of time, call (314) 921-5678 or visit the Florissant Center Civic Theatre box office, located at #1 James J. Eagan Drive.

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WildWood internal Medicine On the Calendar The Eureka Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Coffee Club for active older adults at 9 a.m. on Thurs., June 23 and Thurs., June 30 at the Eureka Community Center. For $2, guests get coffee, tea, pastries, chair exercise and blood pressure checks, sponsored by Comprehensive Chiropractic. For details, call 938-6775 or email parks@eureka.mo.us. ••• Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory and Cemetery offers help and guidance for grieving families at the second annual Seeds of Hope Remembrance Program at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sat., June 25, at the Baue Cave Springs location (3950 West Clay in St. Charles). The complimentary program includes education and information on coping after the loss of a loved one, and a memorial balloon release service. For information or to register, call 940-1000 or visit baue.com. ••• Covenant House Apartments hosts a Senior Health Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tues., June 28 at the Covenant House (10 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur). The health fair brings together a variety of providers to share

the latest resources, provide literature and promotional items, to discuss concerns and answer questions. Topics include where to turn to for help after returning home from a hospital stay, finding out what is covered by Medicare or Medicaid and finding a cost-effective way to ensure elderly parents are on top of their daily medication needs. For details, call Jenny Gilsinn at (314) 432-1610, ext. 1111, or email jgilsinn@ covenantchaistl.org. ••• “Taking Care of Your Parents … and You” support groups are from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning on Wed., June 29 and continuing on Wed., July 6, July 13 and July 27, at Central Reform Congregation (5020 Waterman Blvd. in St. Louis). Taking care of an aging relative can be a joy but also can be very stressful. Participants will get the chance to connect with others who are dealing with similar issues or situations. They also will learn the best practices in care-giving, resources available to help as well as how to maintain one’s own sense of balance and well-being. Reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, call (314) 812-9300 or email info@ elderlinkstlouis.org.

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and co-founder of the St. Louis Tea Party. The SGP convention will also include a women’s presidential straw poll, which will ask women about the issues that are important to them and what solutions they would like to see. The results will be announced at the end of the convention. There will be movie screenings of “Fire from the Heartland” and Sarah Palin’s new documentary, “The Undefeated.” Palin’s candidacy during the 2008 election was one of the factors that led to the formation of SGP, according to Christoph. She said that co-founder Stacy Mott was blogging from her home in New Jersey about her emotions concerning Palin’s candidacy and how hard it is to be a conservative. Christoph was blogging from her home in Virginia. The women connected and Mott suggested that they start “something” for conservative women. “It was about the time, right after the election, when a lot of conservatives were bemoaning that they weren’t as good with the new media,” Christoph said. “So we hit on Twitter, and Facebook and other platforms at the right time to connect with a lot of people.”

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Com mu n it y Event s ART “Chrsytal Jackson’s Big Birthday Party Show” is at 7 p.m. on Sat., June 25 and Sun., June 26 at the clubhouse of Madison at Seven Trails (Holloway Road at Seven Trails Drive in Ballwin). Jackson, a local artist, celebrates her birthday with a showing of her watercolors, original bboks and prints. Live music and food also are featured. ••• Kodner Gallery hosts an exhibit titled “Our Great Waterways: The Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois Rivers,” with an opening reception from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri., July 8, and closing Aug. 1 at the gallery (9650 Clayton Road). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the works benefits the St. Louis Confluence Riverkeeper organization. Selected artists include Billyo O’Donnell, Bryan Haynes, Joseph Orr, James Godwin Scott and Catherine Mahoney. Starting early in the year and continuing through the summer, the artists capture the rivers in plein air, in a variety of settings. For details, visit kodnergallery.com.

BENEFITS The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter hosts the annual St. Louis Walk to Defeat ALS at 10 a.m. (registration at 9 a.m.) on Sat., June 25 in Forest Park.

There are 1- and 3-mile routes, music by the Lightnin’ Bottle Band, and participants receive a T-shirt for raising at least $25. The event raises funds for local patient programs and national research to fight ALS. To register, visit walktodefeatals.org or call (314) 432-7257. ••• Labadie Environmental Organization hosts a BBQ fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sun., June 26 at The Genovese Farm (1436 Grand Army Road in Labadie.) The organization seeks to preserve the Missouri River bottomland and protect clean water resources. Barbecue, drinks and live music are available for $35 per person. Call 544-1014. ••• The ninth annual Monarch Firefighters Golf Tournament to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is at 12:30 p.m. on Mon., July 11 at Landings at Spirit Golf Club (180 N. Eatherton Road in Chesterfield). Lunch and dinner are served; beer and refreshments are provided. The fourperson scramble is $95 per person or $380 per team if received by June 27. Cash prizes are featured. Contact Chris Gelven at gelven.c@monarchfpd.org or Jef Burle at burlejeff@yahoor.com. ••• Life Skills hosts the 26th annual Tee It Up Golf Tournament and dinner auction,

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LIVE PERFORMANCES The city of Ellisville presents a free concert featuring the music of Hudson and The Hoo Doo Cats from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs., June 23 at Bluebird Park. Visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• First Run Theatre presents “Behind the Chair” by Jason Slavik at 8 p.m. on Fridays June 24 and July 1, and Saturdays June 25 and July 2, at the Thomas Hunter Theater at DeSmet Jesuit High School. Matinees are at 2 p.m. on Sundays June 26 and July 3. Tickets are $8-$12 in advance or $12-$15 at the door. Call (314) 352-5114 or visit firstruntheatre.com. ••• St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation and Friends of Jefferson Barracks sponsor the Blues on the Mississippi Concert Series, with Soulard Blues Band performing at 8 p.m. (gates open at 7 p.m.) on Fri., June 24 and Fabulous Motown Revue playing at 8 p.m. on Sat., June 25 at Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater at Jefferson Barracks Park. Concessions free parking and lawn seating are available. Admission each night is $7 for those ages 12 and older, with tickets available at the gate. Visit stlouisco.com/parks or call (314) 615-5572 or (314) 615-7840 TTY. ••• The city of Chesterfield hosts The Phins in concert at 7 p.m. on Sat., June 25 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Visit chesterfield.mo.us. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce presents a concert featuring Spectrum

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100 Holloway Road • Ballwin, 63011 636.220.8989 patio seating • catering • private events www.candiccis.net

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815 Meramec Station Road

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Di Gregorio Foods 2232 Marconi Ave. www.digregoriofoods.com

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Lumiére Place’s diverse restaurant list proves a winning bet By SUZANNE CORBETT When translated to English, the French word “lumiére” is defined as glow, luminary and spotlight, which also defines Lumiére Casino’s award-winning culinary team and restaurants and makes Lumiére a glittering addition to St. Louis’ downtown dining scene. “Our value proposition is about providing the best gaming experience with the best food experience with the best customer service in the market,” Senior Vice President and General Manager Neil Walkoff said. “We do this by providing a variety of food experiences, catering to what customers want.” Stadium Sports Bar and Grill is the latest Lumiére culinary destination, where Chef Andreas Baecker oversees a menu packed with hickory-smoked meats, grilled steaks, heartily stuffed sandwiches and the “Man Vs. Reuben Stadium Challenge,” the six-pound combo of a deluxe-grilled Reuben, pickles and fries that must be conquered in only 45 minutes for a guest to be added to the honor board. So far, only one winner has conquered the challenge, with a finish of 13.5 minutes.

Lumiére Place 999 N. 2nd • St. Louis (314) 881-7777 www.lumiereplace.com

A short walk from Stadium is where a yen for Asian flavors is satisfied. Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean specialties are offered with an impressive list of sushi and sashimi. Executive Chef John Johnson recommended the Kumo Roll, which includes soft-shell crab, tempura shrimp, cream cheese, avocado, fried asparagus topped with spicy mayo, ell sauce and tobiko. Those with a wide-range palate should check out Burger Bar or The Kitchen Buffet and Bistro. Celebrity Chef Hubert Keller is Lumiére’s creator of Burger Bar, which has 3,720 burger combinations. Top burger picks include the Black Angus Beef American Classic, a deluxe cheeseburger with bacon, and the Hubert Keller Buf- The award-winning Cielo serves contemporary Italian fare. Lumiére falo Burger, crowned with caramelized onions, Place also offers an extensive selection of food, ranging from Italian to spinach, blue cheese and served on a ciabatta American to Asian, at its other restaurants. bun drizzled with a red wine shallot sauce. At The Kitchen Buffet and Bistro, Chef Jeff Olveri, a prosciutto, sage and served in a white wine butter sauce.” former Disney chef and newest addition to the culinary An additional indulging Italian choice is AAA Five Diateam, makes his own magic. Buffet stations include anti- mond and Michelin 4 Star award-winning Cielo, where pasti, an on-site stone hearth oven producing artisan pizza Chef Fabrizio Schenardi produces a menu based on locally and a baked potato station. sourced products. Lumiére has two distinctive Italian operations, the first “Right now we’re using locally grown tomatoes and a one being The Savoy, Chef Paola Bugli’s recreation of a Missouri-made mozzarella to make a wonderful salad that Tuscan-style grill that uses authentic Italian recipes. has haricots vert (green beans) and a roasted tomato vinai“Many of the dishes I cook here are those we cooked in grette,” Schenardi said. “Cooking everything fresh makes Italy,” Bugli said. “Classic foods like the Saltimbocca alla everything taste the best and that’s what we do here. It’s Romana – it’s a beautiful dish – veal pounded thin with the Italian way.”

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www.completetrees.com

Insured

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DESIGN & REMODELING

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Licensed • Bonded Insured • References Free Estimates

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www.keimarcontracting.com Now Available Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

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New and Replacement

Traditional Finishes To Old World Charm www.stl-concrete.com

Free Estimates

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When you want it done right the first time...

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$500 Spring Discount With this ad!

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NO MORE MOLES!

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MOLES

THE FAN MAN

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GOT MOLD? Let us help!

Biotek

Certified Mold Remediation Company Specializing in: • Residential Remediation • Commercial Remediation • Indoor Air Quality

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

SHOWERS REBUILT

WEGENER ASPHALT PAVING , INC.

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“Water Damaged Showers a Specialty” Tub/Shower Conversions

31 Years of Professional Service

Tile & Bath Service, Inc.

Paving • Sealing • Excavating

25 Years Experience • 14770 Clayton Road • Visit our Showroom

at Reasonable Prices Residential • Commercial • Subdivision Work

636-394-0315 www.tileandbathservices.com

The highest quality wood or metal stripping & refinishing services since 1978. Free estimates.

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$200 Off Any Remodeling Job Over $4,000

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DUSTIN HANN 636-484-2967

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We cut costs, not corners! Flexible cleaning schedules, move-in/ move-out cleaning, residential & commercial cleans. Bonded, insured, screened employees. petfriendly. Discounts for seniors and new customers! FREE Personalized estimates.

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for JUly 6 ISSUe

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Computer Services COMPLETE COMPUTER SERVICES FREE Pick-up & Delivery. Only $59 Per Hour. Chambers Computers 15274 Manchester Road, Ste 275 (New Ballwin & Manchester Rds.) Call Mike today at (636) 220-2395 www.chambers-computers.com

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

Serving St. louis & St. charles co www.stlpcguy.com

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

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

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

Flooring

For Rent

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Luxury/Executive Apt. 900+ sq. ft. 2BR/2BA, w/walk-in shower. 4 yr. new construction. Very private. Great for person with home-based business. Call for details, 636-391-5678.

CARPET REPAIRS Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates.

(314) 892-1003

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.

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WEST claSSifiEdS Garage/Yard Sale Subdivision Yard Sale: Three Sisters Farm - Saturday, June 25 - 8 am to 1 pm. Hwy. 109 to BA south of Babler Park. Look for sign at Pond Road and BA. For JOPLIN Tornado Victims BIG Yard Sale: July 6 & 9, 8am1pm. Clear out spring cleaning stuff! Accepting donations & items to sell. 16707 Kingsowne Estates Dr. in Kingstowne Sub. near Pond/Grover Loop & Hwy. 109. All proceeds and donations go directly to Joplin residents. 636-273-5883.

Garage Services WEST COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Proudly serv-

CAREGIVERS! Flexible Shifts Available M-F 8am-5pm Experienced, please

Call 636-489-9374

between 3-5pm BYShomecare@gmail.com

CNA & Caregivers Positions Available

CNA's with current license Caregivers with Experience Insured vehicle a must Call 636-225-2600

CLaSSifiedS

Handyman PDQ

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

Heating/Cooling

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Repairs • Assembly All Electrical and Mechanical Plumbing • A/C • Appliances

636.394.1271 www.handymanpdq.com Wood rot repair, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall and custom woodworking. Includes bookcases, cabinets, fireplaces, mantels, decks, basements and more. Small jobs okay. Fast response. 35 years experience . Insured. Call Jerry @ 636-346-3883

WindoW Cleaning & PoWer Washing Window Cleaning Power Washing: Siding, Decks, Fences, Driveways Residential/Commercial • Insured • Bonded

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

(636) 227-1173

Heating and Cooling

24/7

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Help Wanted PART TIME Employment for Terra's Kitchen located inside the Rick's ACE Hardware store located at 221 Lamp & Lantern Village, Town & County 63017. Please e-mail to chriso3@acestl. com or call 636-386-7733.

Lawn Maintenance, Fertilizing, Mulch, Retaining Walls Landscape Design, and Installation Call for a FREE Estimate.

Ever thought of you or your child appearing in print ads, commercials, TV/films? Our Agency develops, markets & places people ages 3mos. thru adults Accepting applications for all sizes & heights Since 1988 • State Licensed

ittle Joe's awn and andscape

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Spring Clean Up! Seasonal Lawn Maintenance!

Home Improvement

with any seasonal agreement thru June 30th!

No Excuses For A Dirty House!

************ 2009 Prices At DIRT CHEAP POWER WASH 1 Story Ranch Homes Power Washed For Only $95.00! Call Mike Today

314.378.9064 We Also Clean And Stain Decks/Fences!

TWO FREE CUTS

Call Chesterfield resident, DENNIS at (314) 591-2787

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

all around construction llc All interior and exterior remodeling and repairs. Historic restoration, molding duplication. Finished basements, kitchens, baths and decks. Liability, workmens comp, and EPA certified in lead removal. 18 years exp. call 314-393-1102 or 636-237-3246 THE WORKS Home maintenance repair, electric, carpentry, plumbing, painting & plastering, ceramic tile & backsplash, hardwood flooring, pressure washing & sealing, assembly and more. No jobs too small or large. 25 yrs experience. FREE ESTIMATES Call Bill at (636) 391-7548 or (314) 452-6554.

Interior Design

Interior Décor Consultant

Need a fresh new look? Allow me to assist you!

Call Susie 314-993-8954

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

314.941.1851 Serving West County Since 1989

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

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Serving the Bi-State Area including St. Charles County. Appliances, furniture, debris, construction/ rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! 10, 15 and 20 cubic yard rolloff dumpsters. All type clean outs & hauling! Affordable, dependable and available! No conditions! 20 yrs. service.

Acting/Modeling Opportunity

Beginners welcome!

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

Skips Hauling & demolition!

Lawn/ Landscaping

Help Wanted

Spring Clean-Up! Rock walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, e tc. Fr iendly ser vice, with attention to detail. C a l l T o m 636.938.9874

10% DISCOUNT* on all bids accepted before June 30, 2011

LUIS GODINA

Lawn Mowing & Maintenance

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

314-365-7524

Professional Outdoor Services SPRING CLEAN-UP

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

636-466-2050

Painting Services

Retaining Walls!

DeCK StAINING

dUNN'S laNdScaPiNG 636-337-7758

See our ad in Home Pages Section!

Spring Clean-up! Drainage, Shrub Trimming, Planting & Plant Removal. Free Estimates. Insured.

BY BRUSH ONLY 314-852-5467

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Residential •Commercial

Reasonable Reliable Service Mowing•Trimming•Fertilizing Weed Control•Edging Bed Maintenance•Insured

314-660-9080

Complete Lawn Maintenence for Commerical & Residential

UNDERWOOD LANDSCAPING

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Family Friendly Pricing!

Lawn Care & Installation.

Bobcat Services

Family Owned & Operated. 10+ years experience. Fully Insured.

Call Ron 636-299-3904

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

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314-849-5387 Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Residential & Commercial Member of the Better Business Bureau

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636-699-5189

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Mulch Oak Mulch All NAturAl Double GrouND 12 cu yds. $400

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Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing

FULLY INSURED

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636-527-2501

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heck this one - “A MUST SEE” on your list to view! This home adds a plus to the sluggish housing market. The instant you pull up to this expansive home with its three car driveway and garage, you know you’re home! Not just another listing to stop by and visit, but a home that will take away your breath at every turn once inside. The wonder of this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, two story home begins the moment you enter through the Pella dual side light entry door to the large entrance foyer with its arched palladium window. Gleaming Hickory wood flooring, featured throughout most of the main level, will command your attention with its overflow of warmth and beauty. Four and a half inch baseboard and wood blinds are also included on main level as well. To the right, step into the living

room with its glass French doors - it could also be your home office. The spacious family room shows bright with the large bay window. For those cooler nights, just sit back and enjoy the warmth from the beautiful wood burning fireplace. Next, enter the breakfast room with its own wet bar separating it from the family room. From the breakfast room you may exit through the Pella French doors to the oversized deck with its second story stairs down to the walk-out level. What a beautiful view of the private treed lot! Adjoining the breakfast room is a “chef ’s delight” kitchen with GE Stainless steel dishwasher and Kenmore Elite “dual ovens”. Newer light fixtures, including can lights, give beauty to points of interest throughout. Just off the kitchen you will find the laundry room. Finally, complete your main level jour-

17924 Pond bridge - WildWood Wow! One of a kind 1.5 story, 4 bed, 3 bath on 6.7+/- acres. Magnificent horse property & top of the line quality home! Great equestrian property Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 oPen sun. 2-4

1018 savonne Ct- CHesterfield Stunning 1.5 story home w/ 5 bed, 5 bath w/ Chef’s dream kitchen. Finished LL walks out to beautiful pool and large yard! Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 oPen sat. 1-3

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

706 WyCliffe- CHesterfield A 1.5 story in the heart ofWildwood! 4 bed, 4 bath & dream kitchen. 2 story great room w/ fantastic view, bookcases, wetbar, sunroom w/ gas f/p, & more! Cathy Shaw-Connely (636)346-4960

208 Cedar Hill - labadie Beautiful horse property! 1 ½ story, 3 bed, 4 bath w/ 20+/- acres, 6 stall barn w/ 120x80 indoor arena & 200x100 outdoor arena- Beautiful equestrian property Cathy Shaw-Connely / Karen Burns (636)346-4960 (314)920-3131

17915 Pond bridge - WildWood 1 1/2 story updated home on 3+/- acres, 5 bed, 4 bath, open kitchen & breakfast room are perfect for entertaining! Private pool and beautiful patio & great equestrian property! Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

15969 doWnall green dr - CHesterfield Stunning 2 story home in the heart of Chesterfield, 5 bed, 4 ½ bath w/ walk out LL with rec room & wet bar, & truly a must see! Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

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

1009 savonne Ct - CHesterfield WOW! 1 1/2 story on 1 acre, 5 bed, 5 1/2 bath, media room, heated pool and beautiful stone patio Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

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1504 Wolf trail rd. – WildWood Private cedar ranch story home on 3 acres w/ 4 bed, 2 bath w/ updated kitchen & bathrooms. LL w/ rec room & fireplaces on both levels. Matt Shaw (314) 503-4872

18060 babler Woods – WildWood 4 bed, 5 bath multi level home on 8.89 acres is a stones throw away from Babler State Park Open house Sunday, 1-3 Matt Shaw (314) 503-4872

679 rustiC valley - ballWin Remodeled 1.5 story home w/ 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath Dining rm w/ gas fireplace, new carpet throughout home. Private yard & subdivision pool! Chip Dewitt (314)503-3619

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ney in the dining room, a room as inviting as the rest of the main level. Although each room has its boundaries they all flow together as if an open floor plan was the original intent. A half bath is also located on this level. The second level will offer a master bedroom and a luxury master bath with double bowl vanity, separate tub and shower, and a ceramic tile floor. Three additional bedrooms and a second full bath

complete the upper level. The finished walk-out lower level offers additional living space with the rec room, third full bath and a 5th bedroom. Both the second floor and the lower level are as beautiful as the main level. Call for an appointment today and do not miss out on this opportunity! – THIS PROPERTY OFFERED BY –

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16349 FULLERTON MEADOWS DR (BALLWIN) Open flr plan 2 sty in Rockwood Schl Dist. Updtd kitchen. $243,900 190 BRAESHIRE DR (BALLWIN) Spacious 3BR/2.5ba on beautiful wooded lot. Great rm w/stone fireplace. $189,900 721 WINDY RIDGE DR (BALLWIN) Vaulted, open flr plan on this townhome. 3BR, 2.5ba and 2 car garage. $169,000 1443 FOX HILL FARMS CIRC (CHESTERFIELD) Exceptional 1.5 sty, 5BR, custom staircase, wood flrs. $1,549,900 1418 WINDGATE WAY LN (CHESTERFIELD) Custom 1.5 sty, gorgeous 1.6 acre lot, inground pool. $1,125,000 13 CHESTERFIELD LAKES RD (CHESTERFIELD) A one of a kind, lakefront, contemporary estate. $950,000 18000 TARA WOODS CT (CHESTERFIELD) Exquisite 1.5sty w/classical details! Wood flrs, granite countertops. $799,900 2130 ENGLEWOOD (CHESTERFIELD) Magnificient atrium ranch is a must see! 5BR, 3ba. Soaring caf ceiling. $449,900 1506 TIMBER POINT CT (CHESTERFIELD) Spacious ranch, lovely lot backs to trees, vaulted great rm, FP. $419,500 14024 WOODS MILL COVE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed villa, neutral decor, fabulous kitchen. $379,900 15124 BAXTON CT (CHESTERFIELD) Expanded villa, main flr master suite, large kitchen, main flr laundry. $339,900 1825 ORCHARD HILL DR (CHESTERFIELD) Updated 2sty, freshly painted. Maple cabinets, ss appliances. $289,900 2156 FEDERAL WAY (CHESTERFIELD) Lovely 2 sty, large living rm, gracious dining rm, great rm with fireplace. $275,000 1709 WILSON AVE (CHESTERFIELD) 1 ac lot site terraced for home to be on a nice level area backing to trees. $239,900

1574 WALPOLE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Vacation at home with your own private pool ,sauna, 2 wb FP, sun porch.$209,900 1231 CREVE COEUR CROSSING #B (CHESTERFIELD) Nicely updated 2BR, 2ba condo. LL W/O to patio. $109,900 214 FOX CHAPEL (CLARKSON VALLEY) Wonderful 1.5 story, updated to perfecion. 5BR, 3 F/2H baths. $725,000 1579 TERRA VISTA (CREVE COEUR) Attached villa waiting for you to complete. Upgraded fixtures, wood flrs. $320,000 1704 PINEBERRY CT (CREVE COEUR) Spacious 2BR+loft, finished LL condo. Eat-in kitchn, LR/DR, 2.5ba. $154,900 11920 OLD BALLAS RD, #203 (CREVE COEUR) Open spacious floorplan, wood flrs in entry, living, dining rms. $139,900 2325 CRIMSON VIEW CT (ELLISVILLE) Sharp 2sty home with 4BR, 3.5ba, 3 car garage. Updated throughout. $389,900 1329 PARKVIEW ESTATES DR (ELLISVILLE) NEW price. Motivated Seller. 7 yr old townhouse w/attached gar. $132,900 134 CARMEL WOODS DR (ELLISVILLE) Beautiful updated 2BR townhome. Finished W/O LL. Patio. $117,000 6116 THORNTREE LN (EUREKA) 1.5 sty backing to golf course, 2 sty entry & great rm, kitchen w/granite. $434,900 17305 HIDDEN VALLEY DR (EUREKA) Beautiful 4.25 ac. Build your dream home in Hidden Valley Forest Subd. $145,000 850 PHEASANT WOODS DR (MANCHESTER) Updated 4BR, 3.5ba 2 story. Open flr plan, 42 Maple cabs. $307,900 712 VALLEY VIEW (MANCHESTER) Spacious, neutral and large yard backing to trees. Fin W/O lower level. $189,750 194 BROOK VALLEY LN (PACIFIC) 2 sty home sitting on almost one acrea lot. 2BR, 1.5ba, 2 c detchd garage. $139,900

14116 NORTHMILL CT (TOWN & COUNTRY) Lovely 2-sty home on private lot.Open kitchen w/maple cabs. $650,000 1614 RENOIR LN (UNINCORP) 3BR, 2ba ranch with many updated systems. Beautiful wood flooring. $179,000 205 VISTAOAK (UNINCORP) Wonderful 3BR, 2ba split foyer, combined living rm & dining rm,newer vinyl siding. $175,000 12550 WESTPORT DR (UNINC) Ranch3 bedroom/2bath-great neighborhood & locat. Parkway North schools. $149,900 18128 DAWNS TRAIL (WILDWOOD) Exceptional custom 1.5 sty on 3 acre lot. 2 master suites, unique flr plan. $849,000 17702 GARDENVIEW PLACE CT (WILDWOOD) Custom 1.5 sty on cul-de-sac lot. Wood floors, stunning kitchen. $639,900 17700 BIRCH LEAF CT (WILDWOOD) Stunning 2 sty, lush landscaping, wood flrs, wonderful great rm, FP. $549,900 3801 TAMARA (WILDWOOD) Gorgeous ranch home on 10 acres in Wildwood. Features an updated kitchen. $399,900 1500 WINDWOOD HILLS (WILDWOOD) Nesteled on 3+ acre lot. Numerous updates, newer carpet thru-out. $350,000 3345 JOHNS CABIN RD (WILDWOOD) Architectural gem on 4+ picturesque ac, 3 large BR, updated throughout.$325,000 1708 SHEPARD RD (WILDWOOD) Beautiful building site for your own plans. Gorgeous 4.6 acre lot! $325,000 17504 THUNDER MOUNTAIN (WILDWOOD) Nestled in 3 secluded acres of towering trees.4BR GR ranch. $279,900 16336 NANTUCKET SOUND CT (WILDWOOD) Cul-de-sac in Nantucket Subdivision! Finished, W/O LL. $279,900 2434 MAPLE CROSSING (WILDWOOD) Updated 1.5 sty, 4BR/2.5ba, 2car. Updated kit & baths, main flr MBR. $259,000

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