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Even squirrels know enough to store nuts, so that they will have something to eat when food gets scarce. But the welfare state has spawned a whole class of people who spend everything they get when times are good, and look to others to provide for their food and other basic needs when times turn bad. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution prescribes “equal protection of the laws” to all Americans. But what does that mean, if the President of the United States can arbitrarily grant waivers, so that A, B and C have to obey the laws but X, Y and Z do not – as with both Obamacare and the immigration laws? Two reports came out in the same week. One was from the Pentagon, saying that, in just a few years, Iran will be able to produce not only a nuclear bomb but a missile capable of carrying it to the United States. The other report said that the American Olympic team has uniforms made in China. This latter report received far more attention, both in Congress and in the media. People who lament gridlock in Washington, and express the pious hope that Democrats and Republicans would put aside their partisan conflicts, and cooperate to help the economy recover, implicitly assume that what the economy needs is more meddling by politicians, which is what brought on economic disaster in the first place. (Skeptics can read my book, “The Housing Boom and Bust.”) Racism is not dead, but it is on life support – kept alive by politicians, race hustlers and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as “racists.” One of the arguments for Medicare is that the elderly don’t want to be a burden to their children. Apparently it is all right to be a burden to other people’s children, who are paying taxes. Those who talk as if more people going to college is automatically a good thing seldom show much interest in what actually goes on at college – including far less time spent by students studying than in the past, and a proliferation of courses promoting a sense of grievance, entitlement or advanced navel-gazing and breast-beating. One of the most dangerous trends of our times is making the truth socially unacceptable, or even illegal, with “hate speech” laws. It is supposed to be terrible, for example, to call an illegal alien an “ille-
gal alien” or to call an Islamic terrorist an “Islamic terrorist.” When the media refer to “undocumented” workers or to violence committed by “militants,” who is kidding whom – and why? After the charismatic – and disastrous – Woodrow Wilson presidency, the voters did not elect another president in the next decade who could be considered the least bit charismatic. Let us hope that history repeats itself. For more than two centuries, the U.S. military never had a public celebration of anybody’s sex life – until the recent gay pride event under the Obama administration. Here, as elsewhere, the gay political agenda is not equality but privilege. Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Then he proceeded to generate fear among businesses for years on end, with both his anti-business rhetoric and his anti-business policies. Barack Obama is repeating the same approach and getting the same results – namely, an agonizingly slow economic recovery, as investors hang on to their money, instead of risking it in a hostile political environment. If we wake up some morning and find some American cities in radioactive ruins, courtesy of a nuclear Iran, nobody is going to care whether the president who lets this happen is the first black president or the last WASP president. But, in the meantime, many people will keep on voting for symbolism, as if an election is a popularity contest, like choosing a college’s homecoming queen or parade marshal. There seems to be something “liberating” about ignorance – especially when you don’t even know enough to realize how little you know. Thus an administration loaded with people who have never run any business is gung-ho to tell businesses what to do, as well as gung-ho to tell the medical profession what to do, lenders whom to lend to, and the military how to fight wars.
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letters to the editor Keep the master plan To the Editor: Interesting that BP co-owner Karim Abdian who wants to change the Wildwood “master plan” referred to our U.S. Constitution (West Newsmagazine, July 5). Yes, he is right the Constitution has been amended many times and look at the mess we are in because of it! What good is a rule or law if it is not being enforced? To change the rules now after many moved to this area because of the rules/values that make Wildwood unique is like the illegal practice of “Bait and Switch.” Although alcohol sales might make Mr. Abdian more money, it is also very likely to make more litter and, God forbid, more accidents on 109. Keep the master plan and keep Wildwood safe and beautiful! Carolyn Berilla Wildwood
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To the Editor: I have lived off Country Ridge east of Baxter Road for 35 years and have been proud to be a citizen of Chesterfield since its incorporation. The project closing Baxter Road and the lack of detour signs is an embarrassment to Chesterfield and St. Louis County. I walk daily on Country Ridge and am continually stopped by motorists and cyclists asking for directions around the construction area. As Chris M. (West Newsmagazine, July 25) did, I also called Chesterfield City Hall, who referred me to St. Louis County, who referred me to Project Manager Paul Sneed. I suggested the need for detour signage. I was told by Mr. Sneed that Chesterfield would not put up signage through subdivisions and that motorists would not ask for directions a second time. Obviously the Baxter Road closing was on the schedule for many, many months; it just demonstrates poor planning, lack of communication and insensitivity for Chesterfield residents and those motorists traveling through the area. Shame on Chesterfield and St. Louis County! Carolyn H. Chesterfield
political quest of staying in power. Catch words and phrases, such as “the hungry,” the “greedy,” those who are “mean-spirited,” and other buzz words like “racism,” “compassion” and “fair,” are sanded down to the dull finish they deserve and then given a new coat of conservative gloss to show them for what they truly are and what they imply. So let’s strip away the liberal varnish, and the heavier coats of progressive stain they’ve applied to them over the years, and see if I got this right. In a liberal’s world, those who have much, (at least in the minds of those who have little and whose opinions are all that really matter), and those whose bellies are always full and never know hunger should become more compassionate with the money they’re capable of paying in taxes, (according to those who pay little or no taxes), thus appearing not to be so greedy and mean-spirited in the eyes of those who have so much less than they have. In turn, this would make the world we all live in so much more fair for everyone! Wait a minute! I think I just described Socialism! “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” – Winston Churchill Michael G. McCluskey Manchester
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To the Editor: At every election cycle, I am absolutely amazed at how the Democrat party manages to garner the support of two large and powerful demographic groups: AfricanAmericans and union labor. After more than six decades of spending trillions of taxpayer dollars on one failed program after the next, supposedly aimed at improving the lives of minorities in general and African-Americans specifically, the Democrat party still holds sway over this voting bloc. While Democrats have and will once again promise to make things better for minorities, little has changed for them over the past 60 years. Even now, when unemployment rates hang in the double digits, African-Americans still overwhelmingly support Democrats. It ‘A Political Glossary’ is akin to Lucy and Charlie Brown. To the Editor: Time and time again, Lucy promises to In simple terms Thomas Sowell lays it hold the football and allow Charlie to kick it, on the line for any and all to grasp (West only to pull the ball away at the last moment Newsmagazine, July 5) the political glos- as Charlie comes crashing down. Only now sary and terms used by liberals in their it is the Democrats, who skillfully and stra-
tegically promise if they are only trusted one more time they will really make things better this time. And, just like Lucy, after exploiting the trust of the African-American population, they never deliver. Democrats cunningly work to keep the minority population dependent on their social programs so that they will maintain their position of power over the same people they falsely claim to care about. Unions, on the other hand, have this confusing habit of supporting the Democrats while liberal policies seek to undermine the wages and number of job opportunities available to laborers. Just this month, in an utterly desperate and transparent move to increase his voting base, President Obama gave amnesty to 800,000 illegal aliens. Look around, these are the same illegals that are driving down wages and taking skilled labor jobs from legal American citizens. And yet, the unions are in the back pocket of the Democrats. Can someone please explain these perplexing dichotomies? Can someone explain how it is that the Democrats, year after year, are able to exploit these groups, support legislation that is detrimental to them, and yet still garner the majority of their support? It is a mystery to me. Carl Schroeder Wildwood
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To the Editor: I work with government regulations in my profession. So, for me, all I needed to know about Obamacare is that the legislation is 2,700 pages written and passed by the “bigger government crowd” in Washington, D.C. According to reports, at last count there were 31,000 pages of regulations from this legislation. The best metaphor for it is that it is like a metastasizing tumor. Commenters to these pages applaud the feature that stops insurance companies from withdrawing coverage following an illness or denying coverage because of preexisting conditions. I am in favor of fixing that issue. But that is about half a dozen pages in the legislation. So why didn’t the bigger government advocates just propose that? Because that is small stuff. It is bigger government that they really seek. What about the other 2,694 pages of the legislation? Those requirements don’t take effect for another year or two – after the election. One commenter said that Republicans have never addressed the health care issue and that opened the door for Obama to
exploit. Why should Republicans sponsor legislation that the Democrats are going to use to pile on bigger government approaches that then make the legislation untenable? Commenters say also that we should just accept Obamacare and fix what needs to be fixed. With the size of this legislation and the number of the regulations, Obamacare is not fixable. Remember who these people are who framed it and why they proposed and passed this legislation! By writing and passing such big and complex legislation (Dodd-Frank is another one at 2,300 pages), it becomes so massive that there is no way to legislatively fix it when the evitable shortcomings of such legislation and its regulations become evident. So fixes are left to the administration to provide. And they then reward their constituencies and favored organizations in the fixes – leaving the rest of us to fend for ourselves. The exemptions for certain requirements in Obamacare are already being granted to favored organizations by the administration. So people need to be elected who will go after Obamacare (and Dodd-Frank too) with determination to surgically remove as much of the metastasized elements soon, including the thousands of additional IRS agents hired by Obamacare to police us, knowing that it will take years of effort to root it all out. Tom Lawrence Ballwin
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To the Editor: Lost in all the hub bub over two Chesterfield outlets malls, which is in itself a totally surreal situation, is the actual need for either of them. All over the area there are dozens of empty retail spaces. Two prime examples are Manchester Meadows where the Walmart used to be and Ballwin Plaza, where the current Schnucks is located. Anyone who has ever shopped in an outlet mall knows that they are not the terrific deals that we the public are led to believe. The same hype we are hearing was, in years past, also heard in regard to the Warrenton Outlet Mall as well as the Mid Rivers Outlet Mall. If you have been to either of those locations recently, then you are aware of the vacancy rate in these locations. I, for one, think that a good hard look needs to be taken at this project, especially in these economic times. After all, even a terrific deal requires a person to have available, extra income to buy into it. Jan Husgen Manchester
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Rushing to judgment No matter what you think about the right to bear arms or purchase tactical gear, the truth is – in the case of Chesterfield-based TacticalGear.com – the company acted legally. Then, in the wake of the Colorado shooting, was thrust into a spotlight that quickly soured. Although CNN is reported to have made the initial connection between TacticalGear.com and James Holmes, local media also played a role in pushing TacticalGear.com into the spotlight. When a news story as big as the Colorado shooting takes place, every news agency wants a piece of the action, a local angle. But sometimes in our rush to make a connection, we overlook the innocent people who were just doing their jobs. Chad Weinman, CEO of TacticalGear. com sounded tired during a phone call on July 23. “It’s been overwhelming,” he said. By then he had posted the following notice on his company’s website: On July 2, 2012 TacticalGear.com received an order from James Holmes, the alleged shooter in the Colorado theater massacre. His order included an urban assault vest, two magazine pouches and a tactical knife spending a total of $306.79. Mr. Holmes elected to pay an additional $15.63 for UPS 2nd Day Air to expedite his order. We processed this order as any other, and Mr. Holmes signed for the associated package on July 5 at 2:21 p.m. local time. In the wake of the tragedy, we have done our best to cooperate with the media and law enforcement agencies by passing on any relevant information. We have since been inundated with count-
less phone calls, emails and interview requests. Much of this communication has been quite hostile and threatening in nature. We have been falsely accused of selling Mr. Holmes firearms and ammunition over the Internet illegally without conducting the mandated background checks. Some members of our customer relations team have been brought to tears by people insisting that we have “blood on our hands.” “In an effort to combat this falsehood, myself and our Chief Operating Officer conducted a series of interviews in an attempt to clear up any misconceptions. We reiterated that TacticalGear.com primarily serves the law enforcement community and that we are proud to supply these heroes with the tools they need to keep our communities safe. During the course of these interviews, we were repeatedly questioned about what steps we were taking to prevent the general public from acquiring tactical gear in the future.” This is where Weinman himself got off track. “In response to this line of questioning, statements were made that some have perceived as anti-gun and anti-2nd Amendment. We want to set the record straight and publicly state that we fully support the 2nd Amendment. ... For this, we accept full responsibility and sincerely apologize to anyone that took offense to these comments. The post ends with: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families of this horrific event.” As we go about our jobs let us also remember the families of Aurora.
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The Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors has named three people to serve on an advisory committee to assist the Board with decision-making on next year’s budget. Kim Evans, Board president, earlier asked each Board member to be responsible for appointing one person to the committee. Names of the appointees announced at the July 23 Board meeting were: Dr. Craig Spiegel, Dick Barber and Russell Lake. They will begin their work Aug. 15 when the Board holds a budget work session.
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King of garlic On July 21, Mark Hellige, of Ellisville, broke the garlic-eating record set at Saleem’s West Lebanese Restaurant in 1986 by eating 16 heads of roasted garlic in 10 minutes. The garlic-eating contest was part of the festivities planned for the Travel Channel’s taping of its “Food Paradise” television show. But there was nothing planned about Hellige’s Salim Hanna (left) and Simon Hanna (right) celebrate participation in the contest. “I had no intention of enter- with garlic king Mark Hellige. (West Newsmagazine photo) ing at all,” Hellige said. “We knew the Travel Channel was going to be there, we read about that on Saleem’s Facebook page, so we went there for dinner. “We looked in on the garlic-eating contest and there was an empty seat at the table.” His friend Kim chided him that he should do it. So when Salim Hanna, owner of Saleem’s, entered the room, Hellige asked if he could take the empty seat. “Honestly, you can’t imagine what it was like,” he said of his record-breaking feast. “We had a glass of water and a glass of red wine. I’m not sure which helped more.” Basically, he said, the wine and water was just to get the garlic out of his teeth. But there was no getting the garlic out of Hellige. “It was horrible. My wife wouldn’t let me sleep in my own bed for two days because of the smell,” Hellige said. By Thursday, July 26, he thought the smell was gone. Cheering Hellige on from the sidelines were his friends Kim and Steve Bray, of Highland, Ill.; his wife, Jennifer; and his daughter Alex. His daughter Logan was at her grandmother’s house.
In the previous code, Town & Country specified the breed “pit bull dog” as a vicious animal. Proposed sections to be stricken include those pertaining to pit bulls, vicious dogs, vaccinations, tags and impoundment. The new ordinance will require dog owners to keep their pets on leashes at all times while on public property.
WILDWOOD New speed limit The Wildwood City Council on July 23 approved an ordinance to establish a 50-mph speed limit on a portion of Missouri Route T (St. Albans Road) in Wildwood.
No parking restrictions An ordinance to add no parking restrictions on Westglen Farms Drive, Wood Dale Ridge Court and Edge Wood Manor Lane in Wildwood was approved on July 23 by the Wildwood City Council. The regulations include three-hour parking from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days.
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Founder’s Day The annual Wildwood Founder’s Day Celebration is on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Wildwood Town Center Plaza, 221 Plaza Drive. The celebration includes a parade from Old Manchester Road to Main Street, a vintage car show, pony and carriage rides and more.
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Chesterfield city officials and Taubman representatives toss out the ceremonial first shovel of dirt at the groundbreaking of Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield. (West Newsmagazine photo)
By CAROL ENRIGHT At the groundbreaking of Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield on July 25, Taubman chief operating officer, William Taubman, said his company had secured all the necessary approvals to begin constructing a 450,000-square-foot, open-air outlet mall on a strip of land along North Outer Forty Road, west of the Hardee’s Iceplex skating rink. That same morning, Taubman also closed a $15.2 million deal to buy the property from the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee District. “Last week, we secured our final site improvement plan approval. This entitlement document is the Chesterfield permit,
which authorizes mass grading and full construction of drainage channels and utilities, leading quickly to foundations,” Taubman said. “By October, the walls begin going up and, certainly, by the spring you will see the project in full swing and you will understand what this project can be and will be.” Chesterfield planning and development services director, Aimee Nassif, confirmed that Taubman has received approval for its site improvement plan, but as of July 25, Nassif said Taubman’s building permit request was still sitting on her desk. “We’re still awaiting information from them before we can release their building permits. It could be any day. It could be today. It could
be tomorrow. It just depends on when they get the stuff to me,” Nassif said. Nassif said, at this point, Taubman has been given approval to move dirt at its site and start some roadwork. “But that’s it,” she said. “They can do the flat work. They have no footings and foundation permits. They have no building permits for any structures or buildings.” Also at the groundbreaking, Taubman announced 40 tenant commitments. Some of the more noteworthy brands include: Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, J. Crew Factory, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, American Eagle OutfittersOff Campus, Lucky Brand Jeans, Nine West, Ed Hardy, Body Shop, Jones New York, Hot Topic, Billabong, Saucony and Sunglass Hut. Chesterfield City Councilmember, Connie Fults (Ward 4), presented a proclamation celebrating the groundbreaking on behalf of Mayor Bruce Geiger, who could not attend the event due to a schedule conflict. Geiger was present just two weeks ago, on July 11, at the groundbreaking of St. Louis Premium Outlets, the competing outlet development across Hwy. 40 just east of the Daniel Boone Bridge. Simon Property Group is the developer behind that project. On an earnings call to investors on July 24, David Simon, chief executive of Simon Property Group, said he expected both outlet malls to be built. This came after months of both developers stating that only one outlet mall would ultimately be built.
“When you’re in second place, it’s always good to say there are going to be two,” said Taubman. “But we’re well ahead from an entitlement standpoint. We’ve been at this much longer. When they get through all their entitlements … then they’ll be in a position to make a decision whether, in fact, they really want to go forward. But we’ll be well along in construction. Our walls will be up, before they have to make that decision.” Taubman said that being first to market is a key competitive advantage. “If you look around the country in other markets where there has been competition between projects, almost in every case the first project has been more successful,” said Taubman. “The tenants tend to congregate and go into the first project that’s going to move. They don’t tend to want to be the second project after people have developed a customer patronage to the first project. “I wouldn’t want to be second, I can tell you that,” Taubman added. Fults called the prospect of two outlet malls being built in the valley, “a game worth watching.” She also said the city only has control over the issuing of permits, not determining the outcome of the race “The market’s going to dictate if we have one or two. So at this point, we’re just with everybody else, waiting to see,” said Fults. Dick Hrabko, a founding member of the city of Chesterfield and former director of See OUTLET MALL, page 14
St. Louis County Parks Department predicts $500,000 shortfall for 2013 By SARAH WILSON The St. Louis County Parks Department on July 24 presented its business plan for the upcoming year, which includes a $500,000 shortfall for 2013. Department officials said the parks department “is currently at a crossroads.” “The missions that were well understood for many years have suddenly been at the forefront of spirited debate,” the plan said. “The department is trying to find footing during an uncertain funding atmosphere.” The department’s business plan comes only months after County Executive Charlie Dooley said the county had a $10 million deficit and threatened to close more than 20 parks and lay off 170 employees. Later he said he miscalculated and instead laid off 26 employees and left the parks alone. Tom Ott, acting director of St. Louis County parks and recreation, presented the plan and said at this time no park
closures are being discussed. Instead, Ott stressed that the $500,000 shortfall is the result of increased efficiency (“Originally, we thought we were going to be looking at a $2 million shortfall.”) and that the business plan is a template to guide operational decisions as well as implement strategies to ensure fiscal prudence. The plan outlines prior and future operational reductions and efficiencies, potential growth areas as well as methods for revenue enhancement. It identifies five goals to improve the department, which include reducing energy and fuel usage, effectively communicating with the public and the county’s own employees, prioritizing its services by their importance to the community and increasing revenue from new services and facilities, and grants and charitable contributions. In a later interview, Ott pointed to worker’s compensation claims as one
area where the parks department has made significant headway in effective employee communication. “We went from 65 accidents in the first six months of 2011 to just 14 claims in the first six months of 2012,” Ott said. “In the third quarter of 2011, seeing escalating worker’s compensation claims, we developed a safety committee that came up with half a dozen tasks for us to implement.” The department also began conducting monthly safety meetings and encouraged directors to purchase the equipment department staff need to perform their jobs safely and to talk about safety with each and every employee, making it a department priority. Signs were also added throughout the parks system to remind employees to work safely. Ott reports that employees have whole-heartedly embraced the safety program, which has resulted in a savings of $196,461.
In addition to saving money, Ott said the department also increased revenue by $193,780 in new program and fee adjustments. The idea of increasing fees is not new. “Fee adjustments (for park programs) are something we do every few years,” Ott said. To help offset the deficit budget, Ott discussed additional solutions including a nonprofit parks foundation to provide financial support and Proposition P, a proposed plan for a sales tax hike that could be on the ballot in April 2013 and would bring $6 million to the parks. He also noted that in the past year, the parks department has received support from the Green Ribbon Committee, a group of concerned citizens who are involved in maintaining, enhancing and improving the parks. The Green Ribbon ComSee PARKS BUDGET, page 15
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Taubman Prestige Outlets donates $10,000 to Chesterfield Arts By CAROL ENRIGHT At the groundbreaking of Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield on July 25, William Taubman, chief operating office of Taubman, handed Chesterfield Arts Executive Director Stacey Morse and Board President Debbie Shaw-Franke a $10,000 check. “We always like to be involved in the local community, and we thought that was a wonderful community resource,” Taubman said. “We made the decision to donate to them because of the work they’ve done.” Morse called the donation “huge.” “Our whole job is to help make exciting things happen to the arts and culture side, but the more we can collaborate with businesses, with the city, with the chamber to make really unique things happen – that’s really going to differentiate us regionally,” Morse said. “For them to make an investment in the arts really says something about their
Taubman estimates that its development will create 750 union construction jobs, St. Louis International Airport, called the 1,200 permanent retail jobs and $14 miloutlet mall “a wonderful addition” for the lion in annual sales taxes. area and “compatible with the comprehenTim Jones, majority leader of the Missive plan that we developed back in the late souri House of Representatives, was a fea‘80s” for development in the Valley. tured speaker at the event. Asked whether he thought the city could “You’re seeing before you a concrete examsupport two outlet centers, Hrabko said it ple, a manifestation, rising out of this ground wouldn’t be only Chesterfield supporting of the words that we politicians talk about – them, but the entire region. and that is jobs and the economy,” said Jones. “We’re a region of 2.8 million people. If After all the speeches were made and the we have two outlet malls in the same area, I photos taken, the answer to the question of guess they’ll be supported,” said Hrabko. whether Chesterfield Valley could support Both outlet malls have garnered praise two outlet malls remained about as clear as from local officials for their promise to the dust blowing in the wind at the construccreate jobs and generate sale tax revenue. tion site. OUTLET MALL, from page 13
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focus on communities and that they’ve got vision. They’re really trying to do something unique. It’s a big deal.” After Taubman presented Chesterfield Arts the check, Morse presented him a hard hat specially designed by Chesterfield Arts. Morse is hoping this isn’t the only exchange of art between the two entities. She said Chesterfield Arts is interested in exploring opportunities for public art at the new outlet mall. “That will be the next level of discussion we’ll have with them – to really understand what’s the vision for their space, what kind of experience do they want to have and could the arts be part of that,” Morse said. “And I think the answer is ‘yes,’ just based on what they’ve done in the past. We’re really going to be open to working with not just Taubman, but anybody else in the community that really sees the arts as a tool to advance their growth in a unique way.”
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From rivers to wells, falling water levels are cause for local concern By SARAH WILSON Missouri currently faces its worst drought in 30 years with all 114 counties declared primary natural disaster areas. Numerous portions of the state are experiencing severe to extreme drought resulting in poor site conditions for the establishment and installation of conservation practices. And the impact on many local residents is becoming more immediate in the form of private wells – for potable water supplies to homes, barns and other activities – being affected. Rodney Southard, U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist/surface water specialist, said the St. Louis area “appears to have been hit really bad” with some of the driest streams in the state. “That kind of brings home how dry St. Louis County is,” he said. The city of Wildwood confirmed that it has received calls from property owners saying their wells are experiencing problems or have stopped providing water altogether. If a well goes dry, the only solution is to dig deeper at the homeowner’s expense. A review of monitoring well information from the facility located off State Route 100 and Hencken Road, which the Missouri Department of Natural Resources installed in 2008, indicates a significant drop in the daily depth of water level between May and July. Although wells provide concern for local residents, one of the biggest effects of the drought is on rivers. The companies operating along those rivers are seeing substantial cuts in barge productivity due to lower water levels. Martin Hettel, senior manager of bulk sales for AEP River Operations, a barge company located in Chesterfield, said shipping has been increasingly difficult. “It’s not crippling, but it certainly is putting us not as efficient as we would be in normal river conditions,” Hettel said. He said during normal river conditions, AEP can load about 2,100 tons, but lately, the company has been restricted to 1,500 tons. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the shipping season on
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the Missouri River usually starts in April, but a mild winter and good river conditions allowed the crew to get an early start with some barges heading out in late February. MoDOT supports all waterway shipping efforts along the Missouri River. An increase in freight moved on the Missouri River means increased connections to other transportation modes and more economic development opportunities along the river corridor. Conversely, economic development is negatively effected by falling water levels. In an email announcing the start of shipping season this spring, Cheryl Ball, MoDOT’s administrator of freight development, explained, “One barge of freight is comparable to almost 60 tractor trailers. If a company can transport by barge on the river, it can save money, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and relieve traffic congestion on our crowded highways.” Last year, just over four million tons of goods – the equivalent of about 156,000 truck loads – were shipped on the Missouri River. Drought solutions are limited, but residents can do their part by conserving water whenever possible. Wildwood provided a list of water conservation tips for residents to consider. The list also is available on the city’s website at cityofwildwood.com. Southard said the way things have been going, he personally does not expect sufficient rainfall until September or October.
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The following candidates, in ballot order, will be on the Aug. 7 ballot along with candidates for township councilman and councilwoman positions. Voters can identify the township in which they reside by checking their voter registration card. Also on the voter registration card is the location of the voter’s polling place. Due to redistricting some polling places have changed. A list of polling places can be found online at stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/Elections. U.S. SENATOR Six-year term • Claire McCaskill (D) • Todd Akin (R) • Jerry Beck (R) • Sarah Steelman (R) • John G. Brunner (R) • Mark Memoly (R) • Mark Patrick Lodes (R) • Robert (Bob) Poole (R) • Hector Maldonado (R) • Jonathan Dine (L) 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Two-year term • Marshall Works (D) • George (Boots) Weber (D) • Harold Whitfield (D) • Glenn Koenen (D) • John Morris (R) • Ann Wagner (R) • James O. Baker (R) • Randy Jotte (R) • Bill Slantz (L) • Anatol Zorikova (C) GOVERNOR Four-year term • Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon (D) • Clay Thunderhawk (D) • William B. Campbell (D) • John D. Weiler (R) • David (Dave) Spence (R) • Bill Randles (R) • Fred Sauer (R) • Jim Higgins (L) LT. GOVERNOR Four-year term • Susan Montee (D) • Dennis Weisenburger (D) • Fred Kratky (D) • Becky Lee Plattner (D) • Judy Baker (D) • Sara Lampe (D) • Jackie Townes McGee (D) • Bill (William) Haas (D) • Charles W. Kullmann (R) • Brad Lager (R) • Peter Kinder (R) • Mike Carter (R) • Matthew Copple (L) • Cynthia L. Davis (C) SECRETARY OF STATE Four-year term • Jason Kander (D) • MD Rabbi Alam (D) • Scott Rupp (R)
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Weighing in on Missouri’s proposed amendment for religious freedom By SARAH WILSON Until now, the Missouri Constitution has protected each citizen’s right to pray, but now the Missouri legislature is considering an additional amendment, HJR 2, for religious freedom in public places. A summary of the amendment’s text states: Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment guarantees a citizen’s right to pray and worship in all private and public areas including schools as long as the activities are voluntary and subject to the same rules and regulations that apply to all other types of speech. A citizen’s right to choose any religion or no religion at all is reaffirmed by prohibiting the state or any of its political subdivisions from establishing an official state religion and from coercing any person to participate in any prayer or other religious activity. The resolution also reaffirms the right of employees and elected officials of the State of Missouri to pray on government premises and public property and ensures the General Assembly and the governing bodies of political subdivisions the right to have ministers, clergy persons, and other individuals offer prayers or invocations at meetings or sessions of the General Assembly or a governing body. Students are allowed to express their religious beliefs in assignments free from discrimination and cannot be compelled to participate in assignments or presentations that violate their beliefs. ... For more information, visit house.mo.gov. State Rep. Tim Jones (R-Eureka) is one of the endorsers of the amendment. “There is no freedom that we cherish more as Americans than our right to the free exercise of our religion,” Jones said. “Unfortunately, we continue to witness attacks on our right to pray, to exercise our religion freely and share our religious beliefs. How sad it is that our religious liberties must be defended in a country that was founded as one nation under God. “Amendment 2 will reinforce and clearly spell out in our State Constitution the scope of our religious freedoms and our right to speak our religious values in the public square. I urge Missouri citizens to vote yes on Amendment 2 on Tuesday, Aug. 7.” However, the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri is asking that Missourians vote no on the amendment “because the ballot summary is misleading and doesn’t give voters a true picture of what the amendment is seeking.” The ballot language reads as follows: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to ensure – That the right of Missouri citizens to express their religious beliefs shall not be infringed – That school children have the right to pray and acknowledge God voluntarily in their schools and – That all public schools shall display the Bill of
Rights of the United States Constitution. It is estimated this proposal will result in little or no costs or savings for state and local governmental entities. “Amendment 2 will hopelessly muddle our constitutional right to religious freedom, could deprive students of valuable educational opportunities and potentially lead to endless costly litigation,” Diana Balogh, spokesperson for the ACLU of Eastern Missouri, said. “This amendment will allow students to opt out of assignments that they deem are contrary to their
beliefs. This could lead to broad abuse and disruption in schools.” Gina Tarte, spokesperson for the Rockwood School District, said Rockwood students are permitted to engage in religious expression during non-instructional time, such as before school, after school, during lunch and recess and while not engaged in school activities. “Religious expressions permitted include Bible reading, prayer, scripture reading, saying grace before meals,” Tarte said. “However, the exercise of constitutional
rights of religious expression may not be engaged in when the expression disrupts educational activities or school-sponsored activities. The decision to participate or not participate in religious expression is a matter of individual choice. … Students will not be prohibited from religious expression during instructional time to the extent that comparable activity is permitted in that time and setting and the expression is not disruptive to the educational process.” The proposed amendment will be on the Aug. 7 ballot.
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By JIM ERICKSON An electrician who collapsed on the job and the mother of a man pulled from a house fire have formally thanked those whose actions meant the difference between life and death. In brief, but emotional comments, Laura Burns, who lives in the Austin, Texas, area, thanked Tyler Muchnick, Will Steffen and Paul Knight for helping to save the life of her son, Chris, who was badly injured in a house fire last March on Fernway Lane in Creve Coeur. Charlie Crespi of St. Louis expressed his gratitude to Scott Whitbeck, a co-worker from Dardenne Prairie, for quickly administering CPR after Crespi collapsed while both men were at work at Holtec Gas Systems in Chesterfield Valley. Trained in CPR, Whitbeck quickly came to Crespi’s aid and administered the lifesaving procedure for several minutes until Monarch firefighter/paramedics arrived and rushed Crespi to the hospital. Thanks to Whitbeck’s actions, Crespi joked that his biggest problem now is losing the weight he’s gained since he quit smoking. Both Crespi and Burns spoke at the July 23 meeting of the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors where Citizen Life Saver plaques were presented to the four men. According to Roger Herin, Monarch fire marshal, Muchnick re-entered his burning house three times to locate and pull Burns into the garage after he collapsed while trying to escape. Steffen and Knight, who live nearby, saw Muchnick waving for help and assisted in moving Burns from the garage to the outside before Monarch
firefighters arrived at the scene. Laura Burns told those attending the meeting that her son suffered burns over virtually all of his body from the waist up and 54 percent of his body overall. And, while he faces a long period of recovery and rehabilitation, he is making good progress. No official cause has been determined for the fire but Herin said a malfunctioning fan is believed to be responsible. Both of the young men were in the house when the fire broke out but in different parts of the home – Muchnick in the basement and Burns in a bedroom. Muchnick crawled up the stairs and out the door safely but when he realized Burns hadn’t made it out, he went back in to try and find him. In trying to get out, Burns meanwhile had become disoriented, had walked into the fire itself trying to find the way out and had collapsed. In the event of a fire, every second counts. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames. Having an escape plan can help occupants exit safely and quickly. Although Muchnick successfully reentered his home to rescue his friend, fire officials advise never going back into a burning building for any reason. Instead, tell firefighters immediately if a person or pet is in the burning building. Kim Evans, Monarch Board president, joined Laura Burns and Crespi in thanking the Monarch crews involved in both incidents, noting that all the district’s firefighters/paramedics face the prospect of similar emergencies every day they are on the job.
Fire closes Chesterfield apartments By JIM ERICKSON A Chesterfield resident and a firefighter were injured in an early morning fire at a 10-unit apartment building at 1663 Wishwood Court in the Schoettler Village Apartments. The Chesterfield man, a resident of the apartment where the fire broke out, was taken to a local burn unit with smoke inhalation and burns. He was reported in stable condition. A firefighter from the Metro West Fire Protection District suffered a minor shoulder injury and was treated and released. According to Roger Herin, Monarch fire marshal, an ambulance and rescue unit went to the Wishwood address after receiving a call just before 2 a.m. on July 27 that a person there was having difficulty breathing. Arriving at the scene, the crew members found the building was on fire and quickly summoned firefighting equipment before donning their gear and entering the building to rescue the residents. The burn victim was the first to be evacuated from the apartment that was on fire, Herin said, adding that blaze was venting out of the ground level unit and extending into the unit above and into the attic.
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Herin noted that the first Monarch responders entered the building with no hoseline to beat back any flames they encountered. It appeared many other residents in other apartments weren’t even aware of the nearby fire until the Monarch firefighters aroused them and helped them from the building. Ten of the 21 occupants needed fire department help evacuating the building, Herin said. The burn victim awoke to find fire on his bed. The smoke alarm in the apartment did sound; however, when a fire occurs in a single apartment, only the smoke alarm in that unit should be expected to sound until sufficient smoke travels into another apartment. A representative from Schoettler Village Apartments stated that the apartment complex is equipped with smoke alarms in each apartment, which are checked by the maintenance staff at least once a year, and at change of occupancy. The check includes changing batteries in smoke alarms equipped with them. The cause of the fire is being ruled accidental due to smoking material, that was believed to be extinguished, coming in contact with either the bed or a medical oxygen tube.
By JIM ERICKSON The Castlewood Treatment Center near Ballwin again has taken the offensive in the wake of a third lawsuit alleging the operation planted false memories in the mind of a St. Louis woman undergoing treatment there for an eating disorder. But the response has drawn a harsh rebuttal from the woman’s attorney. In a statement on Castlewood’s website, the center declared, “Whenever there is a lawsuit with publicity, others want to jump on the bandwagon.” The response sets forth the center’s reputation for specializing in treatment of anorexia, bulimia and eating disorders with post-traumatic stress caused by sexual abuse. “Of the thousands of clients treated, most are extremely grateful but there will be a few who are angry and need someone to blame – and there will always be lawyers waiting,” the Castlewood statement said. The attorney for Brooke Taylor, of St. Louis, the third Castlewood patient to file suit against the center, blasted that response. “There are plenty of patients who’ve been treated there who had the same thing (as Taylor and the earlier plaintiffs) happen to them,” said Ken Vuylsteke, the Webster Groves attorney who’s representing Taylor and the plaintiffs in the two earlier law-
suits. “In some of those cases, the statute of limitations ran out before they fully realized what had happened to them. Other patients simply didn’t want to relive what they and their families had been through by filing a lawsuit. It’s disingenuous at best for Castlewood to make the kind of statement it did.” Plaintiffs in the other two lawsuits are Leslie Thompson and Lisa Nasseff, both from Minnesota. Taylor and the other women have charged that while hypnotized or under the influence of psychotropic drugs, false memories were planted in their minds, leading them to believe they earlier had been subjected to sexual abuse. In an earlier statement made after the second suit was filed, Castlewood said, “Litigation filed by a plaintiff’s attorney contains numerous false, absurd and bizarre allegations that we patently reject.” Castlewood says it will defend itself “vigorously and let justice prevail.” In response, Vuylsteke noted, “I’ve been in practice for 32 years and these are the most egregious examples of medical malpractice I’ve ever seen.” Castlewood earlier had sought a gag order on comments from either side of the legal dispute but no ruling has been made on the request.
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Whitfield musicians Whitfield alumni Peter Tchoukaleff, Alex Frankel and Sam Stephens spent much of the past spring in a music recording studio in Philadelphia, Pa. The three, who met and played music during their high school years, have continued writing and recording together throughout college and beyond – despite living in three different cities. Their band, Eliot & Eads, is named for St. Louis natives T.S. Eliot and James B. Eads.
“The name is derived from two St. Louisans who departed – but never forgot – their hometown. They hearkened back to their roots,” Stephens said. “That idea really resonated with us.” Eliot & Eads’ first studio album, “The Flyover States,” features original music from the group; and although the trio may not provide a map or textbook definition of “the fly-over states,” their music touches on stories and characters that make parts of this country so memorable.
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“‘The fly-over states’ is no one place,” Tchoukaleff said. “More than anything else, it’s the cultural setting – or venue – for our study.” Tchoukaleff, Frankel and Stephens collaborated with a fourth Whitfield graduate, Meghan O’Brien, who currently works in Seattle, Wash. O’Brien took a key role in the art direction of the album cover and promotional material for the album. “I was thrilled to use my graphic design skills to contribute to the album’s success,” O’Brien said. “It has been so great to reconnect with friends from Whitfield.” Although collaborating from around the country may seem appropriate for a record, titled “The Flyover States,” it has come with logistical hurdles. “Everyone shares the same vision: We just want to get the record made, despite our distances apart,” Frankel said. “We think these songs are timeless in a lot of ways. It’s a very exciting prospect for us to share it with the rest of the world.”
and passion for education. “I am thrilled to be a part of the St. Louis ministry and am so impressed with the staff and families that clearly make St. John School a tremendous place to learn,” Hays said. “I look forward to the coming school year with high hopes and great joy.” Hays earned a bachelor’s in educational studies in developmental psychology and a master’s in secondary education from the University of Missouri. Previously, she held the position of director of faculty and curriculum at Barat Academy, in addition to 14 years at Whitfield, where she served as curriculum coordinator and head advisor concurrent with her teaching duties. She also has provided customized faculty development for schools across the country as an educational consultant. “We are very excited for the possibilities the future holds because of her experience and expertise,” Pastor Ryan Peterson, director of LIFEjourney and Next Generation Ministries, said.
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No. 1 in the nation A team of eight students from Parkway West High recently placed No. 1 in the nation (out of 107 teams of same-size schools) in the TEAMS Competition (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science). The members of the West High team are Jaron Ma, Caleb Ki, Adam Manders, Patrick Landwehr, Andrew Kue- Parkway West High winners of the TEAM competition hnle, James Wang, Kim include Jaron Ma, Patrick Landwehr, Caleb Ki, Adam Lister and Ben Wheeler. Manders, Andrew Kuehnle, James Wang, Ben Wheeler and The team had previously Kim Lister. ranked No. 1 in the state for same-size schools and No. 1 regionally for schools of all sizes. The TEAMS program is an annual high school competition challenging students to work collaboratively and apply their math and science knowledge in practical, creative ways to solve real, everyday engineering challenges. Focused on a theme each year, original academic and innovative concepts are developed for the competition based on the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges. Tackling these challenges requires critical job-readiness skills, such as collaboration, analytical thinking and multidimensional problem solving. In 2012, the competition covered the engineering involved in health care and medicine. Working in a written competition format, teams of students faced off during two 90-minute parts, which included: • 80 multiple-choice questions, requiring team members to apply math and science knowledge to novel situations • 8 tasks to be answered in a short essay format, expanding students’ ideas as they explain their ideas for engineering solutions at St. Luke’s and working at the YMCA. Amy Doyle, Advanced Placement European history teacher at Marquette, was not surprised to learn Wang achieved a perfect score. “Susan is a conscientious and dedicated student who always goes the extra mile,” Doyle said. “It was a pleasure having her in class. She is full of potential, and we’re proud of her accomplishment.” The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores.
Parkway West cheer clinic The Parkway West Longhorns Cheerleading Clinic, sponsored by Parkway West High varsity cheerleaders, is on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the Parkway West High gym. Students will learn cheers, chants and fight songs. All participants will perform at the Parkway West High varsity football game on Aug. 24. The clinic is for students ages 4-13 and costs $25 per child ($20 each for siblings). T-shirts are $12 and optional but must be pre-ordered. Required attire includes tennis
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Rossman appointment Rossman has announced the appointment of Gail Clark as the new Upper School director, effective Aug. 1. Clark joins Rossman with 35 years of experience in education. Most recently, she established and served as director of the middle school at the Nantucket Lighthouse School in Nantucket, Mass. She previously worked at a variety of independent schools. Clark earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from Bethany College and Butler University.
Newly elected Newly elected members of the Rossman Board of Trustees for the 2012-2013 school year are Ruben Mella, vice president of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Aegion Corporation, and Marci Bluestone, owner of Bluestone Designs and community volunteer.
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By CAROL ENRIGHT As the students moved between their computers and the maps on the floor trying to get their Lego robots to move to their desired destinations, it was hard to tell if they were young scientists in the making or simply kids playing with Legos. According to Alicia Morrow, third grade teacher at Bellerive Elementary School, that’s the point. “They don’t realize that it’s hard,” said Morrow. “This isn’t easy stuff. They’re having a blast, though.” Morrow is one of about 60 teachers who participated in Scientists in Residence (SIR) at Parkway Central High School for three weeks in July. Funded by a $1.5 million federal grant, SIR is a partnership between the Parkway School District, the St. Louis Public School District and Maryville University. This summer marked the second year of the three-year program that involves teachers and students from Parkway and St. Louis public schools, as well as private schools within the participating districts’ boundaries. In week one, coaches from Maryville University trained teachers in the curriculum. During weeks two and three, about 130 “aspiring scientists,” entering grades three through five, joined the teachers. Betsy Spezia, a fourth-grade teacher at McKelvey Elementary School, said the program allows teachers to test out the concepts they learn in week one. “Having the kids here … it’s really neat to see them do what we had to do as teachers, and then seeing them handson with the robots and using the NXT program with the Legos,” said Spezia. (The students use Lego MINDSTORMS NXT software to program their robots.) “It’s a lot of trial and error. It’s a lot of evaluating, re-evaluating, designing, redesign-
ing – and the kids are having a lot of fun.” Jacob Monsey, a third-grader at Bellerive Elementary School, couldn’t agree more. “It’s really fun,” he said. “You program the robots to do certain tasks on that little Lego field over there.” Monsey and his partner, Aidan Karfs, a fifth-grader at Carman Trails Elementary School, were programming their robot to move to the windmill on the Lego map. Getting the robot to do what they wanted required some math, such as measuring distance and calculating the number of rotations the wheels would need to make. “Even though this is a science workshop, they’re talking about degrees and figuring out how many centimeters are in a rotation – and, then, how many centimeters would be in five rotations,” said Morrow. “I usually don’t like math, but it’s kind of fun since you know the reason why you’re doing it is for a fun reason,” said Sara Espindola, a Green Trails Elementary School fifth-grader. SIR also helps elementary teachers get more comfortable teaching science, a subject that might not be their favorite. “I think this experience is building confidence for a number of teachers,” said Dr. Rebecca Litherland, science coordinator for Parkway. Dr. Denise Pupillo, curriculum coordinator of gifted education for Parkway, said the program is not only about teaching science, but teaching “creativity, curiosity and being prepared for an ever-changing world.” After much trial and error, St. Louis Public School fifth-graders, Reginald Jeffrey and Baron Harrell, found a creative solution to moving their robot to the dam on the map. “We backed the robot into the dam with the back part of the robot,” Jeffrey said.
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The Missouri River Township is a large area that includes over 25,000 voters in over 80 Precincts. The general area is Ladue Road to the north, east to Lindbergh, south to Big Bend, and west to Woods Mill. We need volunteers to identify yard sign locations, gather email addresses, work polling places, educate voters, make phone calls, knock on doors, place door hangers, and do everything we can to get out the vote in November.
dent,” White said. “But once they’re in Paid for by: Missouri River Republican Township, Tony Jokerst, Treasurer school, they’ll know to maybe ask a friend Missouri River Township voters supported GOP candidates by over 65% in 2010 and we Missouri Township voters supported GOP Missouri by over River Township in 2010 voters and supported GOP candidates by o or try to figure it out.”River gettingcandidates ready to increase that margin of our success in 2012. Ourwe dedicated volunteers Join us 65% at next Our state and nation needare new helped make this happen 2 years ago and we are getting an early start to grow our Ask a handful of kids starting kindergarare getting ready to increase that marginteam. of success inare 2012. getting Ourready dedicated to increase volunteers that margin of success in 2012. 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Missouri River Republican Township – www.mrrt.org You can help restore America at the local, state, and national You canlevel help by restore becoming a Precinct at the local, Captain state, or and Block and we national Captain. level To learn by becoming more a Pre helped make thisAmerica happen 2 years ago are getting (West Newsmagazine photo) looks fun,” Jorgensen said. He likes that about thesehisimportant roles has go to our just website at www.mrrt.org. about theseThen important fill roles the online go to our form. website at www.mrrt.org. Then fill out the onl new classroom Legos like his an early start toout grow our team. By BETSY ZATKULAK “old” kindergarten classroom. “And I have Our proven leadership and organizational skills assure Starting a new school year can be both a whole bucket of them at home.” an exciting and anxious time for children, While he said he was still a little uneasy you that your time and efforts will make a difference. We especially those entering kindergarten and about the first day of school, he was confihave increased the unity and success of the GOP for many first grade. dent that his friends will help him through it. years and we know that GOP voters are excited about this One way to increase excitement and “I am kind of a littleMissouri bit nervous, but I’m Republican Township – www.mrrt.org River Missouri River Republican Township – www fall. decrease anxiety levels is to give children excited because I’ll get to see some of my a sneak peak at what lies ahead for them in friends,” he said. “… when I am upset, We are going to raise Missouri River Township voter the coming school year. when my mom leaves, my friends will help turnout of those who Believe in free markets, private That is exactly what several children enter- me and cheer me up.” ing kindergarten and first grade experienced Audrey Brzezinski participated in the property, limited government and, most importantly, who recently during Rockwood School District’s program and will soon be starting kinderBelieve in America. We need political leaders to foster new program, Preview for Success. garten at Fairway. economic growth. Our success will be assured by grass Preview for Success was designed and While she admitted to being “just a tiny The Missouri River Township is a large are roots efforts. We need your help to restore a future for taught by teachers throughout the district. bit nervous” about her first day of school, 25,000 voters in over 80 Precincts. The g ourselves and our children. For five days in July, in two hour sessions, she credits her mom for helping her get Road to the north, east to Lindbergh, sou a new topic was covered and students were ready for school. west to Woods You can help restore America at the local, state,Mill. and We need volunteers provided important information to help “She tells me about the things that I have locations, gather addresses, work po prepare them to have a happy and success- to do,” Brzezinski said. national level by becoming a Precinct Captain oremail Block voters, make phone ful school year. So what can parents do to help get their Captain. To learn more about these important roles calls, go toknock on doors and do everything we can to get out the vo The program took place at Fairway and little ones ready for school? our website at www.mrrt.org. Then fill out the online form. Stanton elementary schools and was part of “Make some school visits, go up to the Rockwood’s community education offer- playground and take a tour of the building,” Paid for by: Missouri River Republican Town ings. White said. Get a pencil in their hand and “(The program) is set up so that kids get have them write their name. an idea of what that school is going to be “Count in the car and practice saying the like – whether it’s kindergarten or first or alphabet or practice sounds. Talk to chilthird grade,” said Anna-Maria White, a dren about some of the things they will be full-time kindergarten teacher at Fairway doing.” Elementary. White also shared some sage advice for In addition to learning about the ins and that first day of school when anxiety can th outs of academic activities and expecta- spike in children and parents alike. The Missouri River Township is a large area that includes over tions, children also learned key concepts “In my experience it’s best if Mom and 25,000 voters in over 80 Precincts. The general area is Ladue that go hand in hand with their grade level. Dad give them a kiss, a big hug and tell “Learning how to cooperate; how to be them they’re going to have a great day,” Road to the north, east to Lindbergh, south to Big Bend, and patient and wait … even just walking down White said. west to Woods Mill. We need volunteers to identify yard sign (Between Mason and Maryvil the hall and pushing in your chair and being Do not encourage “Mommy’s going locations, gather email addresses, work polling places, educate responsible for things,” White said. to miss you” and “you get to go to a big voters, make phone calls, knock on doors, place door hangers, “For some kids, too, it helps calm them school” as that can instill fear. and do everything we can to get out the vote in November. so they don’t have as much anxiety that Although there may be some tears, White first day, so they’re like, ‘yeah it was fun, assures parents that once children come to Paid for by: Missouri River Republican Township, Tony Jokerst, Treasurer Photos provided by Dunn, and Jokerst. it wasn’t scary.’” school, find their classroom, and see how White said the program also helps young much fun it is, they adjust quickly. students learn to be independent. 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have to first attend the High Performance Coaches Clinic at the Olympic Training Westminster coach selected Center in Colorado Springs,” Evans said. to coach USA Volleyball ADVERTISER: “There is a process and application for that, Westminster coach but it wasn’t too difficult. After that, I was Jean Evans was selected asked to volunteer NEXT at several SALESPERSON: RUN:High Perforto coach a team for the mance tryouts. At the tryouts, I was evaluUSA Volleyball High ating the athletes as well as running drills. PUBLICATION: SIZE: Performance Program I was also being evaluated. in Edmond, Okla., last “If they feel like you’ve done a good job, month. Evans coached a they may invite you to apply to be a camp Youth amateur golf Jean Evans ADVERTISER: PROOF DUE: TIME: 4/3/2012 AM Four State Junior Cup girls youth team made up coach, but you stillPROOF have to go through a 11:05:41 The Inaugural lengthy application process that includes matches will be held Aug. 4-5 at the Hot of top volleyball players SALESPERSON: Beth Lampen NEXT RUN: 04/08/12 several letters of reference. I applied, and Springs Country Club in Hot Springs, Ark. in their age group from across the country. These athletes are considered part of USA they asked me to coach at this particular The four states include: Missouri, ArkanPUBLICATION: WEST COUNTY SIZE: 2X3 camp as an apprentice coach.” Volleyball’s “pipeline” of talented young sas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. Each state ADVERTISER: She enjoyed coaching the girls. players who may someday compete for a will have 12 junior players – six girls and DUE: or Olympic PROOF TIME: 4/3/2012 AM 4/6/2012 12:00 PM SALESPERSON: RUN: BethTeam. Lampen 04/08/12 “While in Edmond,NEXT I was coaching the11:05:41 spot on the USAPROOF National six boys. “I was thrilled to be selected to coach at Select Girls, which are girls born in 1998 Boys on the Missouri team are: Miles PUBLICATION:Camp,” SIZE: WEST COUNTY 2X3three Aduddell, Alec Palen, Ian Barnes, Bailey and 1999,” Evans said. “There were the USAV High Performance Evans said. “This is the highest level of volleyball other groups there that practiced separately, Woods, Mitch Mather and Joey Johnson. PROOF TIME: 4/3/2012 11:05:41 Girls AM on the Missouri team are: Taylor Hayes, all PM girls, ages 10 to 18. They were from all in the country, and PROOF it wasDUE: truly an4/6/2012 honor.” 12:00 Evans, a Westminster alumna, attended over the country, including Hawaii.” Lindsey Eisenreich, Brooke Cusumano, There were two girls in her group from Jordan Chael, Laura Rowe and Megan Keck. the USAV Coaches Training in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she studied under the St. Louis area – Reagan Stone and Brooke Cusumano, who will be a senior the current Women’s Olympic volleyball Audrey Arend. this fall at Westminster Christian Academy, coach Hugh McCutcheon, as well as other “The girls are there without their par- finished third at Missouri Women’s Golf nationally recognized college coaches. She ents, so we act as guardians in addition to Association event in June. has previously worked as a volunteer in the coaches,” Evans said. “We all ate together “I am very excited to be playing in it,” High Performance program evaluating ath- on campus and stayed together in the Cusumano said about the first Four State letes at national tryouts, but this was her first dorms. The coaches planned three practices Junior Cup matches. “It is such an honor to each day and worked out the athletes. All be asked in such a fun event.” time coaching a team for USA Volleyball. Cusumano, the defending state Class 1 “In order to be selected for the camp, you the time you are evaluating them, and you By WARREN MAYES
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U.S. Amateur qualifying Kansas State’s Kyle Weldon earned one of three spots to the U.S. Amateur with a 2-under total over the 7,018-yard Gateway National Golf Links in Madison, Ill. Weldon, a Parkway South graduate, went into the second day of play down by a stroke after shooting a 69. He came in with a 71 for a two-day total of 140 to win the qualifier by three strokes. “It feels great,” Weldon said after walking off the 18th green. “I felt like today if I could come out and just hit good golf shots and not make any major mistakes that I could qualify. I was able to make a couple of early birdies and they kind of calmed my nerves a little bit. It was just a very good steady round today.” Weldon continues what has been a successful year – winning the qualifier and enjoying a great freshman campaign at K-State. Earlier this spring, he advanced to U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying. Two other spots were available and went to Wes Hillen, of Columbia, Ill., and Ted Moloney, of St. Louis, each with a 1-over par 143. Hillen, who will be senior at Millikin University, just returned from playing in the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in Utah. Now he adds the U.S. Amateur to his summer travel plans after shooting rounds of 72 and 71. Moloney has been a steady contender in local golf for a few years now. At age 39, he put together rounds of 70-73 to punch
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USGA Public Links Whitfield graduate Mitchell Rutledge competed in the United States Golf Association’s Amateur Public Links at Soldier Hollow Golf Course in Midway, Utah. The course had yardage of 7,670 and played to a par 71. Rutledge, the two-time Class 2 state champion who will be going to Michigan State, shot a 144 in stroke play to earn a spot in the match play part of the tournament. However, Rutledge lost his first-round match. Steven Fox, of Hendersonville, Tenn., defeated Rutledge, 2 and 1.
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By WARREN MAYES Playing golf for a living has long been Justin Bryant’s dream. Now, it’s a reality for the DeSmet and Wake Forest graduate. Bryant turned pro earlier this summer. He recently earned his first check by finishing tied for third place in the Metropolitan Open along with Manchester’s Scott Langley, Edwardsville (Ill.) High and Iowa graduate Chris Brant and Garret Jones. They each won $1,687.50. “This is my first check. I have not gotten it but I’m sure I will take a photo with it for memory’s sake,” Bryant said. “It feels great to get the check. I love playing this game and to get paid playing it makes it even better. I feel very lucky to be pursuing my dream.” Indeed. Becoming a professional athlete has long been a goal for Bryant. “It has been something I always wanted to do as long as I can remember,” Bryant said. “I always loved sports. There was never one distinct moment that I can remember, but I always loved competing. “I remember watching The Masters when I was young and having a hard time watching because I wanted to be the one playing. I often stopped watching and would go out and play instead. I wanted that to be me.” It was at Wake Forest that Bryant realized he could chase his dream. “I would say in the middle of college I became vocal about pursuing it,” Bryant said. “It was something I had my mind set on forever though. I talked with both Coach (Jerry) Haas and our assistant Coach Dan Walters about it mostly because they had done it and gone through it. “It’s something you constantly talk about though because other friends are doing it
and past teammates at Wake are and were. You talk to those guys and they share their experiences.” Bryant won the Metropolitan Match Play championship this spring at Old Warson Country Club. It was his second straight title in the tough tournament. “It was a great feeling to win my last amateur event and definitely sparked some confidence,” Bryant said. “It was special to end my amateur career on that note and made me feel good about pursuing the next level. It was even more special to have my grandfather (John Thomas Murphy Jr.) there to see it because he ended up passing away a few weeks later. “No matter what happens in my career, it will always be a special memory to me that he got to be there to see me win.” Bryant is living in St. Louis for the summer. His plans include moving to the Jupiter Fla. area sometime in the fall. There, Bryant plans to play and practice out of The Dye Preserve. That’s also were Langley, a Parkway South graduate, lives and plays. Bryant wants to play three more Web. Com qualifiers later this summer. He tried to qualify in one before the Metropolitan Open but did not make the field. In addition, he may play in an Egolf tour event before Q school starts. Q school is the PGA Tour’s tournament for players trying to win cards for next year’s tours. “The goal for the fall is to focus on Q school and getting my tour card,” Bryant said. “I might throw in a couple mini-tour events to stay sharp in between. I’m always trying to improve every area of my game. “I’ve been focusing on my wedge game and ball striking lately. But I make sure to get a lot of short game and putting practice in.” Bryant said he felt he played well in the Metropolitan Open at the Country Club at St. Albans. He finished the three-day tournament at 3-under. The tournament is one his favorites. However, he hopes in a way this year will be his last playing in it. “I love being in St. Louis and playing the Metro Open,” Bryant said. “It’s fun to be home. They host a great event and St. Albans is always fun to play. It’s great to see the tournament grow every year, and I always look forward to it but I hope I won’t be able to play in it next year because I’ll have status with the big boys.” Bryant credited his parents for their help with his career. “My mom, Barbara, and dad, Don, are very supportive, and I wouldn’t be here without them,” Bryant said. “I feel very blessed to be able to pursue my dream.”
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By CAROL ENRIGHT Listen up, music fans. Some big-name musical talent is playing at a neighborhood joint near you. You may not have heard of Rogers & Nienhaus, but you’re probably familiar with The Byrds. Pat Liston may not ring a bell, but if you’re of a certain age, you may remember rockin’ out to Mama’s Pride in the ‘70s. And if you’ve seen Anita Rosamond perform at the Sheldon Concert Hall or the Whitaker Music Festival, you may be surprised to learn that this soulful singer also plays at Smitty’s and Ya Ya’s in Ches- Anita Rosamond terfield and Table Three in Wildwood. Rosamond said she plays at places such as Smitty’s, because it gives her “the freedom to perform the songs I really enjoy.” While the large festivals and concerts “are really structured,” Rosamond said smaller venues allow her to “just relax and sing the songs that people love.” Rosamond was born in the St. Louis metropolitan area, grew up in northeastern Arkansas and, just recently, moved from the Holly Hills neighborhood in south St. Louis to Ballwin. The popular jazz and rhythm & blues vocalist said she can count on a loyal following wherever she plays. “I’ll see a lot of the same faces when I’m there, for sure, at Smitty’s,” said Rosamond. Terry Jones Rogers Among the crowd favorites is the popular standard, “At Last.” “It’s one of those songs that seems to never die,” Rosamond said. Another Smitty’s regular is Rogers & Nienhaus, a singing duo featuring Terry Jones Rogers and Scott Nienhaus. Rogers’ claim to fame is playing with The Byrds tribute band, featuring original and former Byrds’ members. Nienhaus and his band, Acousticity, toured in the ‘80s and early ‘90s with musical giants, including The Allman Brothers Band, Little Feat, The Marshall Tucker Band, Firefall, The Band, Poco, The Outlaws, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Nicolette Larson. The two came together when Rogers asked Nienhaus to join The Byrds Celebration, a Scott Nienhaus group he formed in the early ‘90s featuring two former Byrds. Today, The Byrds Celebration tours as Younger Than Yesterday, featuring former members of The Byrds. Rogers said the duo performs classic Byrds, classic rock from the ‘70s, and original music. Regulars at Smitty’s, Rogers & Nienhaus also perform at The Hangar Grill in Chesterfield. “You can pretty much count on the place being packed when they’re here,” said Hangar owner, Bob Chitwood. Chitwood said people come from all over to see the band. They arrive early to get a table, buy T-shirts and CDs and, most of all, See BIG-TIME TALENT, page 35
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Indoor Tot Soccer VIP $42 Reg $50 Ages: 4-6 The Pointe Nov 14 - Dec 19 Wed 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. The Pointe's popular Fall and Spring program has moved indoors for the Winter! Children will learn the fundamentals of league play in this six week instructional league. Teams of six will be formed and led by parent volunteer soccer coaches. Participants will play for one hour each week beginning at 5:15 or 6:15pm. Signing up with a friend? Ask about being placed on the same team. Red Cross Lifeguarding VIP $140 Reg $165 Dec 7 - 16 Times Vary Mar 1 - 10 Times Vary This course will cover the skills and knowledge needed to obtain a certification as an American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard. Must be 15 by the last day of class and pass a prerequisite skill assessment. Held at The Pointe. Soccer Shots VIP $35 Reg $40 Ages: 6-9 The Pointe Feb 18 - Mar 25 Mon 5:45 - 6:45 pm. Soccer is the worlds most popular sport. Start young with the Soccer Shot instructional soccer program. The program is lead by a qualified soccer instructor and is easy and convenient for parents. Children will learn the fundamentals and techniques to passing, dribbling and shooting, through fun drills and scrimmages.
VIP/Reg $15 Ages: 3 and up Ballwin Golf Club Feb 9 Sat 6 - 8:30 p.m. The sweetheart in your life is ready for a special evening! Dad's, once you have asked your date(s), get ready for dinner, dancing, crafts and an unforgettable time. Must register before February 7.
Daddy Daughter Dance
Ages: 8 and up The Pointe Jan 19 Sat 7 a.m. Jan 20 Sun 7 a.m. Each participant will complete a 15 minute treadmill run, 15 minute Spinner bikeride, and 10 minute swim in that order. Distance for each participant is calculated to determine the top finishers. Participants can choose to compete on Saturday or Sunday. Please select the section based on the day you wish to participate, limited to 45 participants each day.
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VIP/Reg Free Dec 8 Sat 9 - 2 p.m. Come take a picture with Santa and enjoy holiday cheer and activities. Reindeer swim and games (with daily admission), FREE crafts for kids, and complimentary refreshments. Drop the children off in our craft workshop as you go shopping at our vendor fair. No registration required! Vendor tables are available for $25.
Holiday Festival
VIP/Reg $25 Ages: 4-10 The Pointe Dec 1 Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec 14 Fri 5 - 9:45 p.m. Drop your children off at The Pointe for some holiday fun, gift making and wrapping. Children will leave with a hand full of wrapped gifts for their loved ones along with some great memories.
Elves Workshop
VIP/Reg $160 Ages: 21 and up Ballwin Golf Club Nov 16 and March 8 Fri Come out and support the Ballwin Historical Commission! Teams consist of eight. Bring your own snacks. Beer and soda is provided. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m.
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Outdoor Tot Soccer VIP $55 Reg $65 Ages: 4-6 The Pointe field Sept 15 - Nov 3 Sat 9 - 10 a.m. Babysitting Basics VIP/Reg $28 Enjoy an eight week season of introductory level soccer. League fee Ages: 12-15 The Pointe includes jersey, socks, and end of season awards. Game times vary Oct 13 Sat 9 - 12 p.m. between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Ask about being a coach! Feb 9 Sat 9 - 12 p.m. Instructors with Safety Basics LLC will educate the kids through Tennis VIP $50 Reg $60 demonstration and role playing to provide each participant with Vlasis Park tennis courts appropriate knowledge and skills. Please bring a baby doll to practice Instructor Mary Lyons will be teaching the basics of tennis on baby care skills. Tuesdays and Nick Jury will be teaching on Saturdays. Future Stars Sept 22 - Oct. 10 Sat 11 - 12 p.m. Basics of Staying Home Alone VIP/Reg $22 Junior Beginner Ages: 8 - 12 Ages: 9-11 The Pointe Sept 22 - Oct. 20 Sat 10 - 11 a.m. Oct 26 Fri 4 - 6 p.m. Sept 25 - Oct. 16 Tue 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Feb 23 Sat 9 - 11 a.m. Adult Beginners Ages: 13 and up Designed for kids that will be left at home for short periods of time. Sept 22 - Oct 20 Sat 9 - 10 a.m. Learn personal/fire/storm safety, basic first aid, simple snacks, and Sept 25 - Oct. 16 Tue 9 - 10 a.m. activities. Lead by Safety Basic LLC.
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VIP $34 Reg $44 The Pointe 5 - 5:45 p.m. Sept 10 - Oct 22 Nov 5 - Dec 10 Jan 7 - Feb 11 Feb 25 - Apr 1 Children will get an introduction to gymnastics through fun activities that teach body control, agility, strength and balance. The class will meet on Mondays for six weeks.
Tumbling Tykes
VIP/Reg $20 Ages: 7-10 The Pointe Ages: 10-15 Wed 1 - 2:30 p.m. This physical activity class is designed to provide home school students the opportunity to participate in group activities including, sports, fitness, health and wellness. Monthly fees vary based on the number of weeks. A $5 discount is available for each additional child if you register two or more children from the same household. Sept 5 - 26, Oct 3 - 31, Nov 7 - 21, Dec 5 - 19, Jan 2 - 30, Feb 6 -27, Mar 6 - 27, Apr 3 - 24. May 1 - 29
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VIP $8 Reg $10 Ages: 2-5 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Hands on science projects for children ages 2-5. Parent participation is required. Each week will have a different topic. Sept 4 Insects Tue Sept 18 Fossils Oct 2 Nature Tue Oct 16 Liquids vs. Solids Nov 6 Colors Tue Nov 20 Volcanos
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VIP $8 Reg $10 Sept 10, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3 The Pointe Ages: 5-7 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Ages: 8-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Everything you do in this program will be messy: fizzing paint, clay projects, sticky designs, mud painting and messy portraits to match messy faces and clothes. Please wear clothes it's ok to get messy in!
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Kids Night Out VIP $10 Reg $12 Ages: 7-12 The Pointe Fri 6 - 9:45 p.m. Aug 31, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 30, Dec 28, Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29 Drop the kids off, for a fun night at The Pointe! Bring a swimsuit and towel. Pizza and drinks will be provided as a snack. An additional $2 fee will be charged to those who sign up the day of Kids Night Out.
Mountain Biking 101 VIP $55 Reg $65 Ages 9-12 Castlewood State Park Aug 28 - Oct 16 Tue 5:30 - 7 p.m. This class will teach bike safety, rider/trail etiquette, and bike maintenance. The Rockwood High School Mountain Bike Club will be assisting during some nights. Each day’s weather will determine the ride. Drop off will be located near the Castlewood Ranger Station. The instructor is Jeff Powell a Physical Education teacher with more than 20 years of cycling experience.
Oct 13 Sat 6 - 10 p.m. Family fun for all ages including a free concert, games, BBQ and a haunted hayride. The event is open to the public and is hosted by the Ballwin Athletic Association and the City of Ballwin. Family Hayride VIP $10 Reg $12 Ages: 3 and up Castlewood State Park Oct 20 Sat 5:30, 6, 6:30 p.m. VIP Pricing: Ballwin residents that have a current Ballwin Parks Enjoy a scenic hayride down to the Meramec River for dinner a and Recreation ID card or anyone who has a current and valid bonfire and local entertainer, Babaloo! Sign up for your hayride at membership to The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Trailers will be running throughout the evening Regular Pricing: Any non-resident or Ballwin resident without a back to the parking lot with the last ride at 9 p.m. valid Ballwin Parks and Recreation ID card. Zombie Chase VIP/Reg $25 Ages: 8 and up Castlewood State Park Grandparent's Day VIP/Reg $6 Oct 20 Sat 9 a.m. Ages: All The Pointe The Ballwin Race Series gets scary with this trail run at Castlewood Sept 8 Sat 1 - 3 p.m. State Park. Participants must reach each checkpoint on the map while Calling all grandkids! Bring your grandparents for an afternoon of avoiding being caught by zombies! Each participant is given a lifeline crafts, entertainment, fun and best of all ICE CREAM. (flag football flag). Should that life be taken by a zombie, a time Kid’s Triathlon VIP/Reg $25 penalty will be assessed. Participants will be given a map with the Ages: 5-12 The Pointe checkpoint locations. Any route may be taken to the checkpoints Sept 23 Sun 8 - 12 p.m. before returning to the finish. Triathlete kids get ready for the Fourth Annual Ballwin Kids Triathlon! Ballwin Historical Commission *Pre-Sale $5/admission Ages 5 - 6 and 7 - 8: 25 yd swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run. Used Book and Bake Sale The Pointe Ages 8 - 9 and 10 - 12: 75 yd swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run. November 1 Thur* 4 - 7 p.m. Maximum 200 participants. Enter online at www.ballwin.mo.us. November 2 Fri 8 - 5:30 p.m. November 3 Sat 8 - 2 p.m. NFL Punt, Pass and Kick VIP/Reg Free Proceeds will benefit the renovation of the old Ballwin School House. Ages: 6-15 Manchester Schroeder Park Midnight Howl 5K Run/Walk VIP/Reg $25 Sept. 29 Wed 5 p.m. Ages: 7 and up The NFL, Pepsi, Manchester, Ellisville, Chesterfield and Ballwin Parks Nov 9 Fri 11 p.m. and Recreation Departments present this football competition for boys Join us for the Fourth Annual Midnight Howl Run/Walk. The course and girls ages 6-15. Participants have the opportunity to compete runs 3.1 miles though the streets of Ballwin ending with midnight against their peers in punting, passing and kicking (based on distance refreshments and awards. Pre-registration deadline is October 22. and accuracy) in this local competition. Registration received after October 22 is $30.
Saturday, September 8 Free Admission all day Try a class, prizes, refreshments and fun for all ages. Membership specials will be available.
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Health and Wellness Day VIP/Reg Free Ages: All The Pointe Oct 8 Mon 3 - 8 p.m. Check out products and services of local health care providers. St. Luke's Outreach will be administering flu shots. Ballwin Fall Fest VIP/Reg Free
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Ballwin Golf Club is a public nine hole course open to all golfers. Tee time reservations for weekdays are accepted seven days in advance online or by calling the pro shop at 636-227-1750. Weekend and holiday times may be reserved as early as 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior. To cancel a time, please provide a minimum of 24 hours notice. Weekday Resident Res Senior/Junior Non-Resident NR Senior/Junior
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Are you insterested in improving your golf game? Junior and adult clinics are available and taught by Dave Furlong, Ballwin’s PGA professional. Check our web site, www.ballwin.mo.us, for detailed information.
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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM BIG-TIME TALENT, from page 30 to hear the music. “When these guys come … it really is like a concert, because when they start playing, people get quiet and people are listening to them,” said Chitwood. “I’ve always told everyone that it doesn’t really matter the size of the audience, as long as they’re there to enjoy the music,” said Rogers. “We’ve been playing a few clubs around this area long enough for people to know that when they come to see us, they’re not just coming to see some bar band. Our audience has become more of a listening audience.” Pat Liston, who also plays at The Hangar, not only appreciates a “listening audience,” he demands it. “I don’t do background music,” Liston said. Liston was the lead singer for Mama’s Pride, a ‘70s rock band that played with Bob Seeger, Alice Cooper, Marshall Tucker, The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws and Loggins and Messina, among others. Recently, the singer/songwriter has played with Marshall Tucker, Richie Furay, Michael Martin Murphey – and Rogers & Nienhaus. The Dogtown native, who lives in Worden, Ill., said he plays at local places for a few reasons. “First off, I love to play,” said Liston. “Secondly, I still write, I still record. I’ve got two CDs out, and I’m working on a third one now.” Liston said playing the local restaurant and bar circuit gives him a vehicle for promoting his work. “It’s also how I make a living. This is all we do,” said Liston. “She (his wife, Dawn) books me, and I play.” By all counts, that singular focus on music rewards the audiences who follow performers such as Liston, Rogers & Nienhaus and Rosamond. “There are all kinds of guys running around with guitars that will play, but these guys, it really is like a concert,” said Chitwood.
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Upcoming performances in a neighborhood near you The Hangar Grill, 127 Chesterfield Towne Center All performances start at 8 p.m. • Pat Liston, formerly of Mama’s Pride Aug. 31 • Rogers & Nienhaus Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14 Smitty’s 14874 Clayton Road, Chesterfield • Anita Rosamond Aug. 18, 3-6 p.m. • Rogers & Nienhaus Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 28 (All shows start at 9 p.m.) Ya Ya’s 15601 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield • Anita Rosamond (with Vince Martin) Aug. 29, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Frontenac Grill 731 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac • Anita Rosamond (with Vince Martin) Aug. 15, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Be sure to check out the live music also offered at other area establishments, including: Candicci’s (Ballwin), Clancy’s Irish Pub (Ballwin), Morgan Le Fays (Chesterfield), Sky Music Lounge (Ballwin), Stovall’s Grove (Wildwood), Table Three (Wildwood), The Wolf Public House (Ballwin), Villa Farotto (Chesterfield) and Wildwood Pub & Grill (Wildwood) among many others.
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PUBLIC HEARING City of Ellisville, Mo. The Council of the City of Ellisville will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax rates for the fiscal year of 2012. This public hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 7:00 P.M., at the Ellisville City Hall, #1 Weis Avenue, Ellisville, Missouri. All interested residents are encouraged to attend.
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2012 2012 Budget 359,295 $ 368,000
The amounts stated above are based upon preliminary values from St. Louis County. The City of Ellisville is working to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act mandates. Individuals who require an accommodation to attend a meeting should contact City Hall, 636-227-9660 (V/TDD) at least 48 hours in advance.
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Plus don’t forget the remaining community concerts in area parks. To find more music and other events, be sure to check out the interactive events calendar at newsmagazinenetwork.com.
St. Louis County Parks introduces ‘Food Truck Party in the Park’ On July 26, St. Louis County Parks partnered with area food trucks to offer its first Food Truck Party in the Park with food and live music from 5-8 p.m. Food truck operators are scheduled to offer their signature specialties from mobile kitchens at Tilles, Creve Coeur and Faust parks throughout August and September, whether permitting. Among the cuisine to be offered is sushi, gyros, gourmet burgers and fish tacos along with kid favorites such as toasted ravioli and cupcakes.
Follow the caravan • Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road Aug. 14 – Soulard Blues Band Sept. 11 – Ralph Butler Oct. 9 – Dusty Brothers • Creve Coeur Park, 13725 Marine Ave. Aug. 15. – Usual Suspects Sept. 19 – Ralph Butler Oct. 17 – Dusty Brothers • Faust Park, 15185 Olive Blvd. Aug. 23 – Usual Suspects Sept. 27 – Soulard Blues Band Oct. 25 – Ralph Butler
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Many area perennials will need to be replaced as a result of the summer drought, and special care is required to preserve trees and shrubs.
By SHANNON F. IGNEY On July 17, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack designated all 114 Missouri counties as primary disaster areas, due in part to the effects of the drought on crops. Extended stretches of dry skies and intense heat contributed to conditions not seen since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and a bountiful garden of fresh vegetables, colorful blooms and lush green grass in our own backyards are not in the cards this summer. The brown grass and burnt-tipped bushes throughout St. Louis County have been in the making for some time. Moisture levels have been dropping since early 2011 with little snow accumulation and sporadic spring showers, creating an environment that damages root systems and inhibits healthy growth patterns. “The critical shortage of water in our soil at this time combined with the heat can physiologically change the plant’s growth pattern – even stop the process of photosynthesis,” said Chip Tynan, horticulturist at the Missouri Botanical Garden. “Plants will not grow in this extreme heat, so I tell people to think plant preservation – not pretty plants.” The best way to focus on preservation in the current climate is to allow lawns, shrubs and bushes to enter the dormancy phase of the growth cycle. To allow a lawn to enter this phase, reduce the water supply and keep mowing to a minimum. When the lawn shows signs of wilt and is completely brown, it is dormant. Once dormant, the University of Missouri Plant Sciences Department recommends giving the lawn at least 1 inch of water every two or three weeks during the summer season to
prevent turf loss. That minimal amount of water is sufficient to hydrate the lower plant portions and increase the recovery process for next season. For bushes, Tynan recommended a simple scratch test. “Lightly scratch the bark of the tree or a bush leaf with your thumbnail,” Tynan said. “If a light green tissue protrudes from under the scratch, the plant is entering dormancy and is not dead.” If that is the case, Pynan suggested watering for survival and leaving brown, dry leaves and buds intact. If the test does not produce green tissue, further analysis is needed. To ensure root and bulb preservation for a shrub or bush measuring less than 4 feet tall, water it at the base for about a minute. For larger plants, increase watering time up to two minutes. That will provide the plant enough water for sustainability but will not flood the root systems. When lawns and bushes are allowed to enter the dormancy phase, Tynan suggested resisting the urge to “dead-head” brown, crispy buds or wilted, rolled leaves. Plants store energy in the dead materials that is necessary to preserve roots and bulbs for the spring growth cycle. “My professional recommendation: Perennials and most annuals are easily replaced. Preservation of trees and shrubs is critical,” Tynan said. “Focus on survival.”
Tips from the pros • The best time to water a lawn is from 6-8 a.m. • Move sprinklers frequently to avoid puddles and runoff. • Hand-water problem areas, such as slopes, southern exposures and areas next to driveways and walks. • Water bases of shrubs, bushes and trees with a garden hose. • Allow for taller growth between mowings. • Apply nitrogen fertilizer in the fall to enrich the root system for next season. • Resist the urge to prune leaves, limbs and flower buds. For more tips, call the Missouri Botanical Garden Center for Home Gardening at (314) 577-5143. Professionals are on hand to answer questions from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frame assemblies. • Seal all exterior penetrations in areas being remodeled. Many air leaks and drafts are located around windows and doors; there also can be holes in attics, crawlspaces, etc. Sealing leaks with caulk, spray foam or weather stripping will improve comfort and cut energy costs. After sealing, have a heating and cooling technician check to ensure that combustion appliances are venting properly. • Purchase only Energy Star-rated appliances, which use 10-50 percent less energy than standard appliances. • Install only low-water fixtures. The DOE estimates that homes with high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and appliances save about 30 percent of indoor water use and yield substantial savings on water, sewer and energy bills. • Upgrade to at least an Energy Star-rated water heater; a tankless water heater is better. • Purchase the highest efficiency HVAC system you can afford, and make sure it is the correct size for the area you want to condition. The Department of Energy (DOE) recommends that if HVAC equipment is more than 10 years old or is not keeping a house comfortable, a professional HVAC contractor should evaluate the system. Replacing old HVAC equipment with Energy Star-qualified equipment can cut a homeowner’s annual energy bill by nearly $200, according to the DOE.
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Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Aug. 3 By SUE HORNOF Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 5, marking the unofficial start of the back-to-school shopping season. Many purchases will be exempt from state sales tax during the holiday, and in jurisdictions that have chosen to participate in the holiday, qualifying items will be exempt from local sales taxes as well. The sales tax exemption applies only to certain items as defined by Missouri statute. They include: • Articles of clothing with a taxable value of $100 or less. Clothing is defined as “any article of wearing apparel, including footwear, intended to be worn on or about the human body.” Material used to make school uniforms or other school clothing is included. Not included are watches, watchbands, jewelry, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands and belt buckles. • School supplies, not to exceed $50 per purchase. Qualifying items include “any item normally used in a standard classroom for educational purposes,” including but not limited to textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, chalk, maps and globes. Also included is computer software with a taxable value of $350 or less. Items not qualifying for the exemption include watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment, furniture
and fixtures. • Personal computers, not to exceed $3,500, and computer peripheral devices, not to exceed $3,500. Items in this category are defined as “a laptop, desktop, or tower computer system which consists of a central processing unit, random access memory, a storage drive, a display monitor, and a keyboard and devices designed for use in conjunction with a personal computer, such as a disk drive, memory module, compact disk drive, daughterboard, digitalizer, microphone, modem, motherboard, mouse, multimedia speaker, printer, scanner, singleuser hardware, single-user operating system, soundcard, or video card.” Several cities in West County have elected not to participate in the 2012 sales tax holiday, including Ballwin, Des Peres, Ellisville, Manchester, Town & Country, and Twin Oaks. In those locations, city sales tax will be collected on the sale of qualifying items; however, the state’s portion of the tax rate, which is 4.225 percent, will be exempt, and shoppers will not have to pay county sales tax on items purchased in St. Louis County. This is the ninth year that Missouri has held a back to school sales tax holiday weekend, and the Show-Me State is among 17 states having a sales tax holiday this summer. For more information on qualifying purchases, non-participating cities and counties and answers to frequently asked question about the sales tax holiday, visit http://dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/school/.
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Among college students, freshmen and their parents are expected to spend the most on backto-school items, spending an average of more than $900. Many more college students will be living in college housing this year than last year.
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Back-to-school shoppers spending more this year than last By SUE HORNOF Two recent National Retail Federation (NRF) surveys indicate that families will be spending more this year than last on back-to-school shopping. The NRF’s 2012 Back-to-School spending survey and its Back-to-College spending survey were conducted from July 2-9 to gauge consumer behavior and shopping trends regarding back-to-school spending this summer. Survey results show that combined spending on children in grades K-12 and college students will reach nearly $84 billion, making the back-to-school shopping season this year’s second-biggest consumer retail spending event, topped only by the winter holiday season. Following are some key findings from the surveys: • The average person with children in grades K-12 will spend $688.62 on their children, as compared to $603.63 last year. • On average, parents will spend the most on clothing ($246.10) and electronics ($217.88). • Nearly six of 10 parents will purchase some sort of electronic device, up from 51.9 percent who planned to do so last summer. • Teens and pre-teens will be spending some of their own money on back-toschool items. The average 13-17-year-old will spend more than $36 on pens, paper, lunchboxes, etc., and the average 6-12-yearold will chip in more than $25. • College students and their families will spend an average of $907.22 on items ranging from dorm furniture to school supplies and personal care items, up nearly $100
from last year. • Roughly 75 percent of back-to-college shoppers will buy clothing and accessories, spending an average of $132.97. Seventyone percent – the highest in the survey’s history – will purchase shoes, spending an average of $75.81. • More than half of college students will be investing in electronics, with 54 percent saying they will buy a new computer, MP3 player, smartphone or other device, up from 45.8 percent last year. They plan to spend roughly $216 on those items. College freshmen will spend the most on electronics – an average of $262.58. • Overall, college freshmen and their parents expect to spend the most this year, shelling out an average of almost $930 for back-to-school items. More than 80 percent of back-to-college shoppers surveyed said the economy would impact their purchases. “With fewer ‘needs’ than a typical gradeschool student, college students and their families are much more likely to look for ways to cut corners this summer, as much of their costs come in the form of tuition and living arrangements,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. As for living arrangements, far fewer college students will be living at home this school year than last (42.9 percent in the 2012-2013 school year compared to nearly 53 percent last school year), and more students will be living in dorms or other college housing (almost 26 percent this year vs. roughly 18 percent last year).
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A recent American Optometric Association survey showed that most Americans are unaware that ultraviolet rays can cause serious, irreversible damage to the eyes. Children’s eyes are particularly susceptible to damage from UV rays.
‘Sunscreen’ for the eyes Most people are aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful rays, but an American Optometric Association (AOA) survey showed that the majority of Americans do not recognize the importance of ultraviolet (UV) protection for the eyes. According to the AOA’s recent American Eye-Q survey, only 47 percent of Americans believe UV protection is the most important factor when purchasing sunglasses. Less that one-third (28 percent) of those surveyed indicated that wearing sunglasses and sunscreen should always go hand in hand. Fraser Horn, O.D., a member of the AOA’s Sports Vision Council, said that while UV radiation cannot be seen or felt, long-term exposure to UV rays can cause irreparable damage to the eyes. “Whether it’s a cloudy or sunny day, summer or winter, eyes – just like the skin – need to be protected from the sun’s UV
rays in order to decrease the risk of diseases and disorders,” Horn said. Effects of long-term exposure to harmful rays can include cataracts, cancer, agerelated macular degeneration and damage to the retina. Short-term eye exposure to excessive amounts of UV radiation can cause a “sunburn” called photokeratitis, which may be painful and include symptoms such as red eyes, a foreign body sensation or gritty feeling in the eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing. The condition usually is temporary and rarely causes permanent damage, according to the AOA. Children’s eyes are especially susceptible to UV-related damage, but only 17 percent of parents taking the American Eye-Q survey said they make sure their children wear sunglasses when wearing sunscreen. The AOA recommends wearing sunglasses and protective contact lenses that block out 99-100 percent of UV-A and
Weight and the prostate A study indicates that men with earlystage prostate cancer are more likely to have more problematic tumors if they are overweight or obese. “The risk of having larger and more aggressive-appearing tumors that are more likely to recur after surgery did increase with increasing body mass index, which is a measure of body weight to frame,” said Vincent Freeman, a University of Illinois at Chicago researcher who saw the association in data on 119 men. According to Freeman, the risk of having such tumors was three times higher for overweight men and six times higher for obese men, compared with healthy-weight men. The study was presented at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research and supported by the National Institutes of Health. Kidney stones on the rise A new study shows a rise in the number of Americans with kidney stones. Charles Scales, a researcher at UCLA, looked and national health survey data and found that in 1994, roughly one in 20 people had kidney stones. Looking at data from 2007-2010, the number of those afflicted was one in 11. “Obesity, diabetes and gout were all strongly associated with having kidney stones,” Scales said. “This is very important, because all these conditions are preventable and directly related to diet and lifestyle.”
Weight control is a crucial common factor of obesity, diabetes and gout. Scales recommends drinking plenty of fluids and eating a balanced diet low in sodium and animal protein and with a moderate amount of calcium. Scales’ study was presented at a meeting of the American Urological Society and supported by the National Institutes of Health. Heads in helmets Motorcycle helmets saved more than 1,500 lives in 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If all motorcycle riders had worn helmets, another 700 lives likely would have been saved. “We’ve seen that helmets reduce the likelihood of death in a motorcycle crash by about 37 percent, said Rebecca Naumann, of the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Motorcyclists who wore helmets in 2010 prevented so much head injury that the savings to the country amounted to $3 billion. Full-face helmets offer the best protection for the head, face, eyes and mouth. Healthy hair If bad hair days are a problem, the solution could be as simple as changing the way you wash your hair and switching hair care products, according to dermatologists. “When shampooing, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp rather than the entire length of hair, as washing only your hair can create flyaway hair that is dull and coarse,” said Dr. Zoe D. Draelos, a boardcertified dermatologist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology. “When using conditioner, the recommendation is different. Conditioners should only be used on the tips of the hair and not on the scalp or length of the hair, since conditioners can make fine hair look limp.” Draelos offered these tips for maintaining a healthy head of hair: • Wash oily hair more frequently. How often you wash should be based on how much oil your scalp produces. As people age, the scalp makes less oil so less frequent washing may be in order. However, flakes in the hair may be a sign of washing hair too infrequently, which can
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Traveling free in the age of the Internet By JIM ERICKSON All eyes are on London as the Olympic Games bring together people from across the globe in an exchange of culture and camaraderie. But that experience can take place any time anywhere through couch surfing – the act of sleeping free on a stranger’s couch. It’s true that couch surfing probably isn’t for someone whose idea of “roughing it” while traveling is a stay at a four-star hotel. Neither would the concept appeal to someone reluctant to talk with another person he or she has never met and who might come from a different background or culture. But for anyone whose interests go beyond the customary and predictable, couch surfing could be the way to open a new world of experiences. There are several organizations that facilitate couch surfing experiences, but one bears the phenomenon’s name. CouchSurfing, the organization, bills itself as “the world’s largest social travel network, connecting a global community of travelers, adventure seekers and lifelong learners who are dedicated to sharing their cultures, hospitality and authentic experiences.” More specifically, CouchSurfing members use the organization’s website to
arrange activities that range from sharing a meal, an overnight stay or visiting interesting spots that may or may not be on the beaten track. It works both ways. You can be the traveler or a host. But either way, it’s always your choice and there is absolutely no obligation, stated or implied, to meet and interact with anyone if you’re not comfortable with the arrangement. At 58, Jim Zirngibl, of Ballwin, is older than the typical couch surfer, but he prefers the road less traveled when he’s on the road visiting new places. “I like to travel but I don’t care for the sugarcoated experience,” he says. “I like to meet and get to know people other than the doorman at some hotel. So when I saw an article (about CouchSurfing) in National Geographic, the idea really got my attention.” Zirngibl joined the organization and has since couch surfed in Alaska and Buenos Aires and has been a host. “I had an older couple – in their 50s, I guess – stay with me,” he recalls. “They were from Baraboo, Wis., and were attending a wedding at St. John’s Lutheran Church (in Ellisville). Nice folks. “There was another guy I hosted who was going from Colorado to Florida and then to Brazil,” Zirngibl says. “He was a little different, but he was OK, too.” For those concerned about the prospect
of welcoming or staying at the residence of the next Freddy Krueger, CouchSurfing stresses the safety angle, noting that it’s “the foundation on which sharing is built.” “My older brother is really into it (couch surfing) and he got me started,” says Jodie Gipson, who recently graduated from the University of Missouri and now is living in Town & Country while completing an internship in occupational therapy. “I don’t have a ton of experience, but what I’ve experienced has lessened any concerns I had about safety and security.” She adds, “Good judgment still is required. The website enables you to check out a person’s profile and the experiences of those the person has stayed with or hosted. “I wouldn’t suggest starting out by going on a three-week overseas couch surfing trip. Go somewhere nearby first or go to a local event where surfers meet and talk about their experiences. “It’s not just about a free place to stay. It’s about making connections with people and experiencing other cultures. “I grew up in Southeast Missouri, which isn’t exactly the epicenter of diversity. I haven’t traveled outside of the country, but I want to. When I do, I want to meet the people there and get to know their country as they know it.” Gipson and some girlfriends agreed to host a military veteran from Kansas who was passing through the area. “We stayed up until 3 a.m. just talking and getting to know each
other and our backgrounds,” she recounts. Due to her interest in Nashville, Tenn., as a possible employment location, Gipson and a friend recently couch surfed with some young professionals already living there and familiar with the area. “We hung out with them one night and found out a lot about the city,” she says. “The next night we went out on our own to some places they had suggested.” Zirngibl, too, advises research and planing. Before he went to Buenos Aires in January, he checked the CouchSurfing website carefully to find a place he wanted to stay. He wound up communicating well in advance of his trip with the couple who ultimately hosted him. “I was able to check them out and they were able to check me out,” he says. “CouchSurfing wouldn’t be successful if it weren’t for the self-policing approach that’s built into it.” Probably one of the more enthusiastic supporters of CouchSurfing is Brian Winter, who was a Chesterfield resident until a recent job-related move to San Francisco. Contacted about his experiences, he provided an email review that took up four, single-spaced pages. That was after a halfhour phone conversation. Winter says his view of the world expanded during his years at Claremont McKenna College – actually a cluster several colleges and graduate schools east of Los Angeles in Claremont, Calif., and with a large number of international students. His appetite for foreign travel first was whetted by a lengthy stay in Japan. While there, he met a young woman who later spent a month at his family’s Chesterfield home while interning for a local charity.
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“I was particularly excited to show (St. Louis) to someone who had never been to the Midwest and hadn’t even heard of St. Louis before she met me,” Winter writes. “After a month of taking her to Cardinal games, devouring Ted Drewes and talking with my grandpa about how much Japan had changed since he was stationed there after the war, she had to return home but not before leaving an indelible mark on me.” Aware of Winter’s interest in meeting people from other countries, a friend introduced him to CouchSurfing and Winter quickly established an account. A short time later during an overseas study program in St. Petersburg, Russia, the CouchSurfing connection came in handy for a fall break trip to Istanbul where he stayed for more than a week with a Turkish university student. “Everything about the trip was amazing – the people, the culture, the food, the nightlife – everything,” Winter enthuses. He reciprocated the hospitality later when one of the young women he met in Istanbul came to Los Angeles to see her sister, also a university student there. The visitor stayed with her sister but Winter played tour guide, showing her around the area. Winter has used CouchSurfing to establish connections in the Republic of Georgia while teaching English as a second language there, as well as during a repeat trip to Turkey and visits to some of the “stan” nations that formerly were part of the Soviet Union. His travels have been highlighted by countless acts of kindness, trust and generosity, he says. Among them: • people leaving their keys with Winter so he could come and go as he pleased • hosts in Tajikistan leaving food in their refrigerator for him to take despite the fact that food is much more costly and much
less plentiful there • a host who persistently telephoned a foreign airline to find Winter’s luggage lost en route Winter says language barriers have been uncommon either because those he has met have spoken English or because of his ability to learn enough words and expressions to get by. Although no monetary exchange takes place for lodging, an accepted practice by couch-surfers is to give their host a small gift and, on longer stays, to provide compensation for food and other expenses or help with the chores. According to Heather O’Brien in CouchSurfing’s San Francisco headquarters, the organization has more than 11,000 members in Missouri, including more than 4,000 in St. Louis County and almost 3,700 in the city of St. Louis. Worldwide, members are located in 253 nations, including 44 in Antarctica. Some 150,000 members are 50 years of age or older, with 1,000 of those 80 or older. While the United States has more members than any other single nation, European countries account for about half of CouchSurfing’s members. “We know many people first get involved in CouchSurfing by taking part in local meet-and-greet gatherings and other events where they can visit with other members, learn about their experiences, ask questions, listen to their suggestions, and so forth,” O’Brien says. The organization’s website, couchsurfing.org, provides information about such activities and other details about the organization. Other sites, such as tripping.com, also offer the opportunity to meet locals for coffee, conversation, parties and homestays. Additionally, tripping.com can also connect travelers to a wide selection of vacation and short-term rental properties.
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PEOPLE The Greater Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has announced the reappointments of Arash Amini, of Chesterfield, and Aaron Barnes, of Wildwood, to its Board of Directors. ••• Chris Carter, of Creve Coeur, has been promoted to vice president of service at Murphy Company, a mechanical contracting firm based in Carter St. Louis and Denver.
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AWARDS & HONORS The American College recently awarded Steven M. Glazer, of West County-based MetLife, the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation, one of the life insurance Glazer industry’s premier professional credentials. ••• William H. Jones Sr., chairman emeritus of Meramec Valley Bank in Ellisville, recently was inducted into the 50-Year Club of the Missouri Bankers Association (MBA), which each year recognizes its members who have given 50 years of service to the banking industry. ••• Des Peres Hospital recently received three UnitedHealth Premium specialty center designations in recognition of quality care in cardiology, spine and total joint replacement. UnitedHealthcare developed its specialty center program to give its members information and access to hos-
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EDUCATION & NETWORKING Catholic Employment Network hosts a workshop on interviewing skills at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 at the New Parish Center of St. Joseph’s Parish, 555 St. Joseph Lane in Manchester. Frank Danzo of Career Networking Pro presents the workshop. Email careers@stjoemanchester.org or visit catholicemploymentnetwork.org for more information. ••• The Global Leadership Summit 2012, a concentration of business, government, education and social justice leaders in 300-plus cities around the world, will be transmitted live via satellite from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9 and Friday, Aug. 10 to Living Word Church in Wildwood. Presenters include Condoleezza Rice, Jim Collins, Marc Kielburger, William Ury, Patrick Lencioni, John Ortberg, Bill Hybels and others. For a complete list of speakers and more information, call 821-2800. ••• West County Chamber of Commerce holds a Business After Hours networking event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Manchester Elks Lodge, 2242 Mason Lane in Ballwin. To register, call 230-9900 or visit westcountychamber.com by Aug. 7.
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Colorado shooting shines spotlight on mental illness, treatment challenges By KATE UPTERGROVE In the wake of the Aurora, Colo., shooting, speculation has run high that shooter James Holmes may be psychotic. Whether he is or isn’t, his behavior thrusts mental illness into the spotlight and generates questions: How did this happen? Did he just snap? Dar Walker, executive director of NAMI St. Louis, said, “Just snapped doesn’t happen very often.” NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Health, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization and an advocate for access to services, treatment, supports and research. “Often the symptoms of mental illness begin developing in the early teens but don’t fully become known until the mid20s when the brain is fully developed,” Walker explained. Friends and family members of the person with mental illness might notice unusual behavior, but often write it off as not exactly normal, but just a little odd. When they finally seek help, Walker said he asks: “What did you observe? Would you describe that behavior as bizarre, unusual or inappropriate?” Then he counsels: “If so, then it was and you need to get help.” But getting help for a loved one with mental illness is not as easy as it should be. “We have more people needing mental health care than hospitals have beds to treat them,” Walker said. And the process of treatment is also complicated by the person’s perception of their illness – a phenomenon that is not limited to mental illnesses. “A good example of this is diabetes,” Walker said. “Eighty percent of people with diabetes walk out of the doctor’s office and never participate in their treatment. They don’t take their medication, don’t monitor their blood sugar, don’t change their lifestyles. “‘I can’t perceive my own illness’ shows up in many different ways.” Non-compliance (not taking one’s medication) is common. “Why would you take medication if you don’t believe that you are ill? The other common reason for foregoing medication is side effects that make life uncomfortable,” Walker said. “A good psychiatrist should have a system to treat the symptoms with the least possible side effects.” Sometimes what is needed is acute, extended care and that is even harder to find locally. Walker refers to CooperRiis, a healing community in North Carolina that provides long-term, stabilizing care for people with mental illness. “It’s $14,000 a week and most insurance carriers won’t cover that,” Walker said.
So a pattern of non-compliance, inappropriate behavior, hospitalization or incarceration persists. And families feel caught in a waiting game. The St. Louis Area Crisis Intervention Team is a group of specially trained law enforcement personnel who can provide crisis intervention services to people with mental illness. When a CIT officer intervenes in a situation involving a person with mental illness there’s a good chance that the person will be directed to a hospital for treatment rather than to a city jail. The problem, as stated on the CIT Web page at stlouisco.com, is that 3.5 million Americans have severe mental illnesses and fewer than 50 percent receive even minimally adequate treatment. The other problem is that even if a CIT officer, family member or mental health professional can get the person in crisis to a hospital, the hospital often can’t keep them there. “The typical stay is just three to four days,” Walker said. “Hospitals are supposed to keep patients until they are stable, but there is a large shortage of psychiatric hospital beds.” Then there is the fact that the person also can refuse care. “In the U.S., we can’t treat people unless they want treatment, or unless they are suicidal or homicidal,” Walker said. And no one wants it to go there. No one wants to wonder – as in the case of James Holmes; or Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter; or Jared Loughner, the man who shot Gabby Giffords – could something have been done. “With the Fort Hood shooter, there were multiple, multiple times when he could have been diverted into treatment,” Walker said. Part of the solution, Walker said, is destigmatizing mental illness and recognizing that it is a medical condition. The NAMI national website (nami.org) states that just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life. The NAMI website adds, “The good news about mental illness is that recovery is possible.” Walker said, “Once someone with severe mental illness is stable, they can begin to deal with social interactions enough to move into supported housing with the eventual goal of supported employment. “The biggest challenge is trying to teach the general public to recognize mental health issues and to encourage families to seek support.” To find support and learn more, Walker suggests contacting NAMI St. Louis at (314) 962-4670.
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Com mu n it y Event s ART The “Take a Seat in Chesterfield” public art project is on display through Friday, Aug. 24 at various locations throughout Chesterfield. Chesterfield Arts and PNC Arts Alive, along with the city of Chesterfield, present the event in which school art teachers worked with kindergarten through college-age students to create designs on life-sized, fiberglass, Chesterfield-style chairs. For locations and other information, visit chesterfieldarts.org or call 519-1955. ••• The Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic By Night, runs through Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Elaborate, illuminated works of art showcase Chinese culture and traditions. Visit mobot.org/lanternfestival or call (314) 577-5100. ••• The Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park is from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2 at the park’s Greensfelder Recreation Center, 550 Weidman Road. The event is one of the largest juried fairs in the bi-state region and features a variety of art for sale, live music, wine tastings, children’s activities and more. Admission is $5. Visit artfairatqueenypark.com.
BENEFITS Whole Foods is participating in the KidSmart Push for Pencils from Wednesday, Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 31 at the Town & Country location, 1160 Town and Country Crossing Drive. The nonprofit is collecting school supplies throughout the month, helping provide thousands of children with supplies needed to succeed in the classroom. Visit kidsmartstl.org.
••• The Sips and Giggles Comedy Tour is at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4, at the Ladue Elks Lodge, 12481 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur. Entertainment includes comedians Brad Upton and Vince “The Verbal Vigilante” Valenzuela. The event benefits the Saint Louis University Liver Center and the Kirkwood High School Lacrosse Team. General admission is $50, and VIP tickets are $100. Call Carol Stengel at (314) 550-0684. ••• Salon Ltd. hosts a cut-a-thon for autism from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4 at the salon, 15323 Manchester Road in Ballwin. Prices are $25 for adults and $15 for children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit MOFEAT (Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment). Call 227-0223 for details. ••• The city of Ballwin hosts a Twilight Swim and Duck Race from 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at North Pointe Aquatic Center. Proceeds benefit the Ballwin Historical Society. Admission is $4 for residents with IDs, $5 for non-residents and free for Point+ and pool pass holders. Call 227-8580 or visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• Stages St. Louis hosts “Putting it Together,” a cabaret to benefit the organization’s Education and Artistic Programs, at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for pre-show activities) on Monday, Aug. 13 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood. Stages talent and special guests perform in the classic cabaret format, including songs from “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” “Guys and Dolls” and more. Tickets range from $50 to $250 and can be purchased by calling (314) 821-2407 and online at stagesstlouis.org. •••
NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s annual Celebrity Waitresses’ & Waiters’ Night is from 4-11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16 at Plaza Frontenac. More than 100 local and national media, sports, business and political celebrities donate tips earned at several restaurants to support the Nursery’s child abuse prevention programs. Participating restaurants include Brio’s Tuscan Grille, Cardwell’s at the Plaza, Canyon Café and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. Call the restaurant you would like to visit for reservations. For more information call Crisis Nursery at (314) 292-5770. ••• A garage sale and bake sale is from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. followed by a spaghetti dinner from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Ellisville Elks Lodge, 1007 New Ballwin Road. Proceeds benefit two Elks members with medical costs. Dinner is $10 per person and includes live music, a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Email ellisvilleelks2664@ yahoo.com or call 227-0404 after 3 p.m. ••• West County Family YMCA and Swim Bike Run host the Babler Beast Duathlon at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Babler State Park. The event includes both distance and sprint races, raising funds for the West County Family YMCA Annual Strong Community Campaign. Email Bonnie Hoerner at bhoerner@ymcastlouis.org. ••• Woman’s Place, a drop-in center serving adult women who are experiencing the effects of abuse in their lives, hosts its third annual wine tasting event from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Grapevine Wines in Kirkwood. Proceeds benefit Woman’s Place services. Call (314) 645-4848 for reservations. ••• The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is at 9 a.m. (registration
at 8 a.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Busch Stadium. The organization works to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Call (800) 272-3900 or visit alz.org/stl. ••• St. Mark Presbyterian Church hosts a Holiday House Tour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at five West County homes. Brunch is served from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church, 601 Claymont Drive in Ballwin. Call 227-9116.
FAMILY AND KIDS The city of Manchester presents a free concert by Honeyvox and fireworks from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3 at Paul A. Schroeder Park. Call 227-1385 or visit manchestermo.gov. ••• The city of Chesterfield presents a free concert by Vote for Pedro from 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Call 537-4000 or visit chesterfieldamphitheater.com. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce hosts a free concert by Trilogy from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Faust Park, 15185 Olive Blvd. Visit chesterfieldmochamber.com. ••• The city of Chesterfield presents a free, outdoor showing of “Kung Fu Panda” from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Call 537-4000 or visit chesterfieldamphitheater.com. ••• The city of Des Peres presents a concert by Mirage at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10 at Des Peres Park. Visit desperesmo.org. ••• Grammy- and Emmy-nominated musician John Two-Hawks brings his Beauti-
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SPECIAL INTEREST GriefShare is offered from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 14 at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church, 14820 Conway Road in Chesterfield. The weekly seminar/support group is a Biblically based forum for people dealing with the death of someone close. Participants can start at any time. Call Clair Allyn at 537-3658 or visit griefshare.org. ••• The West County Swing Dance Club meets from 8-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road. The not-for-profit social group hosts more than 350 dancers each week and offers basic to advanced swing dance lessons before the dance (at 7 p.m.). Visit wcsdc.com. ••• The nonprofit Web Innovations & Technology Services and the City of Chesterfield offer a free opportunity to recycle electronics from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month from February to November at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, 17891 North Outer 40. Accepted
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Christy’s brings unique burger tradition to West County By SUZANNE CORBETT Back in the day, everyone knew where to go for good burgers – the local, family-owned burger shack, of course. In Starkville, Miss., that burger shack was Christy’s Hamburgers, which now is owned and operated by Todd and Ryan Burkis, who brought the operation to Missouri in 2010. Todd Burkis first discovered Christy’s as a student when attending Mississippi State University. He became Christy’s’ No. 1 fan, and in the late 1990s, he bought the business. After a few years of expansion, the Burkis brothers decided to bring Christy’s to Missouri and in 2010, they opened a store in Cottleville. The West County store opened in July 2011. “We’re proud Christy’s is still a family-owned business,” said Ryan Burkis, who promotes Christy’s Hamburgers’ tradition of providing hearty burgers at fair prices. Christy’s built its reputation on hand-pattied, customgrilled and seasoned burgers weighing in at a third of a pound for the classic Christy Burger and a pound and a half for the Triple Christy. All are served up fresh and juicy on bakery buns, and customers have the option of several addons, such as bacon, grilled onions, mushrooms or cheese. Those whose appetites cannot accommodate a halfpound burger need not worry; the Baby Christy is a quarChristy’s Hamburgers 14560 Manchester Road (in Winchester Plaza) (636) 527-4737 Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily www.christyburger.com
ter-pound burger that when served with fries and a drink as combo basket is promoted as “the kid’s meal for adults.” While burgers are the driving force that first brings the hungry to Christy’s Hamburgers, there are other items to consider as well. “People think we just serve burgers, but we serve more,” Burkis said, citing as an example the Delta farm-raised catfish, which is a big hit. “We didn’t realize people loved catfish as much as they do here,” he said. Christy’s hand-breads its catfish and chicken tenders, which can also be ordered grilled. All are cooked when they are ordered and used to create generous sandwiches and platters. And just in case a beef-lover is looking for something other than a burger, Christy’s offers a Philly Cheese Steak. Fries and drinks can be paired with any burger, catfish or chicken option to create a basket or platter. And whether guests choose a basket or a standalone burger, Christy’s gives a free ride to the toppings bar where diners can dress their burgers with all the traditional trimmings, savory dressings and sauces they desire. “People love the toppings bar because you can fix your burger or sandwich the way you like it,” said Burkis, who admitted that he once took the toppings bar down and Christy’s Hamburgers has built its reputation on fresh, handpromptly returned it to satisfy customer demand. pattied and custom-grilled burgers. “We didn’t realize how much people really like it,” he said. “It’s become one of those things that sets us apart.” The Christy’s Burger difference has earned a number of But Burkis said the best kudos come from his customers, kudos, the latest being named the No. 1 Burger (chain) in and he credits that to his operation’s quality, value and service. 2011 by St. Louis Magazine and Best Burger in Missis“We guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth along with sippi by the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. a great experience,” he said.
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Top Notch Waterproofing & Foundation Repair LLC. Cracks, sub-pump systems, structural & concrete repairs. Exterior drainage correction. Serving missouri for 15 yrs. Free estimate 636-2816982. Finally, a contractor who is honest and leaves the job site clean. lifetime Warranties.
the West County Family y is seeking enthusiastic swim team Coach. 2 yrs. coaching experience required. Individual will be working with children and parent board. must be available to work nights and weekends. Send resume to: Chris morlock at cmorlock@ymcastlouis.org or West County Family y, 16464 Burkhardt pl., Chesterfield, mo 63017.
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Flea Market INDOORs - VAllEy pARk RESAlE & FlEA mARkEt at 141 & marshall Road. thousands of items! open 6 days/wk. m-W: 10-6, tH: 12-6, F: 10-8, Sat: 9-6, Sun: Closed. Check out our everchanging store! over 80 vendors! likE us on facebook!
Flooring WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING : Add instant equity to your home. Professional Floors of St. Louis 31 year old fully insured company serving entire metro community. Sanding, re f i n i s h i n g, re p a i r s, n e w installation, most manufacturers available. Free estimates 314843-4348, profloorstl.com.
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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 Skips Hauling & Demolition! Serving the Bi-State Area including St. Charles County. Appliances, furniture, debris, construction, rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! 10, 15 and 20 cubic yard rolloff dumpsters. All type clean-outs & hauling! Affordable, dependable and available! No conditions! 20 yrs. service. toll Free 1-888-StLJUNk (888-785-5865) or 314644-1948.
Heating & Cooling JT Dunn Heating & Cooling 24/7 - Small prices - Big Service. Discounts available online at www.jtdunnhvac.com. Call 314809-3019 now for Expert Advice over the phone!
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Inside sales: Pt person to set appointments for professional market. Accounting knowledge helpful. Experience in cold calling very helpful. Excellent pay. Ellisville. 636-271-9190.
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For Rent Destin Florida Area. Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo or home, Gated Gulf Front community. Includes beach front cabana, 3 pools, tennis courts & more. Call for Special Spring/Summer rates and availability. to view pictures, please go to www.vrbo.com /127089 or /148365. For Additional info, Call 314-922-8344.
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Home Improvement Patrick Interior Finish Co., LLC: Specializing in interior home remodeling, drywall, trim, taping & painting. Over 25 years experience. NO PAY tIL JOB ComplEtE! Honest Day's Work for Honest Day's pay. References available. Licensed & Bonded. Call pat 314-415-0377. J&S Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 + Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings • Deck Repairs Commercial Door Repairs All Jobs Big or Small. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Call James at 314-420-3562
DRIvERs WaNtED- must be 18+, have reliable transportation, good driving record, insurance & willing to work weekends & evenings. Delivery exp. is a plus but not necessary. Apply in person: Bellacino's pizza & Grinders, 13951 manchester Rd. town & Country 63011.
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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.
Powerwashing & Sealing Home Powerwashing Gutter Guards/Cleaning Painting • Wallpaper Removal Tree/Shrub Pruning Insured • Senior Discounts
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Jim's Paint & Trim Service Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013.
KEVIN'S PAINT SERVICE - Expert & Professional. New & old house interior/ exterior painting, drywall & acoustical ceiling repair. 25 years painting experience. Low rates/ Free Estimates. Call Kevin at 636-322-9784.
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501 Waterside Ct. Cottleville - $325,000 Pristine 2-story in great subdivision! 5 Bedrooms! Over 3,000 sqft. Finished LL, bonus loft, level front and backyard.
Saturday, August 18th • 10:00 - 2:00 FREE SAMPLE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES SO BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
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