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Cease the cease-fires Nancy Barrett, ASID
Many years ago, on my first trip around the world, I was struck by how children in the Middle East – Arab and Israeli alike – were among the nicest-looking little children I had seen anywhere. It was painful to think that they were going to grow up killing each other. But that is exactly what happened. It is understandable that today many people in many lands just want the fighting between the Israelis and the Palestinians to stop. Calls for a cease-fire are ringing out from the United Nations and from Washington, as well as from ordinary people in many places around the world. According to the New York Times, Secretary of State John Kerry is hoping for a cease-fire to “open the door to Israeli and Palestinian negotiations for a long-term solution.” President Obama has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to have an “immediate, unconditional humanitarian cease-fire” – again, with the idea of pursuing some longlasting agreement. If this was the first outbreak of violence between the Palestinians and the Israelis, such hopes might make sense. But where have the U.N., Kerry and Obama been during all these decades of endlessly repeated Middle East carnage? The Middle East must lead the world in cease-fires. If cease-fires were the road to peace, the Middle East would easily be the most peaceful place on the planet. “Cease-fire” and “negotiations” are magic words to “the international community.” But just what do cease-fires actually accomplish? In the short run, they save some lives. But in the long run they cost far more lives, by lowering the cost of aggression. At one time, launching a military attack on another nation risked not only retaliation but annihilation. When Carthage attacked Rome, that was the end of Carthage. But when Hamas or some other terrorist group launches an attack on Israel, they know in advance that whatever Israel does in response will be limited by calls for a cease-fire, backed by political and economic pressures from the United States. It is not at all clear what Israel’s critics
can rationally expect the Israelis to do when they are attacked. Suffer in silence? Surrender? Flee the Middle East? Or – most unrealistic of all – fight a “nice” war, with no civilian casualties? Gen. William T. Sherman said it all, 150 years ago: “War is hell.” If you want to minimize civilian casualties, then minimize the dangers of war, by no longer coming to the rescue of those who start wars. Israel was attacked by vast numbers of rockets and also invaded – underground – by mazes of tunnels. There is something grotesque about people living thousands of miles away, in safety and comfort, loftily secondguessing and trying to micro-manage what the Israelis are doing in a matter of life and death. Such self-indulgences are a danger, not simply to Israel, but to the whole Western world, for they betray a lack of realism that shows in everything from the current disastrous consequences of our policies in Egypt, Libya and Iraq to future catastrophes from a nuclear-armed Iran. Those who say that we can contain a nuclear Iran, as we contained a nuclear Soviet Union, are acting as if they are discussing abstract people in an abstract world. Whatever the Soviets were, they were not suicidal fanatics, ready to see their own cities destroyed in order to destroy ours. As for the ever-elusive “solution” to the Arab-Israeli conflicts in the Middle East, there is nothing faintly resembling a solution anywhere on the horizon. Nor is it hard to see why. Even if the Israelis were all saints – and sainthood is not common in any branch of the human race – the cold fact is that they are far more advanced than their neighbors, and groups that cannot tolerate even subordinate Christian minorities can hardly be expected to tolerate an independent, and more advanced, Jewish state that is a daily rebuke to their egos.
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To the Editor: Wonder how much money it would take to entice enough businesses, and subsidize them if necessary, to revitalize the core business district of Ellisville? I am guessing that $10 million would be only a drop in the bucket. We now are treated to the election celebration of how “We stuck it to Walmart.” We denied those rich Waltons that $10 million. Expect to see that slogan again every election in the future. Walmart is really about creating a “destination” – a reason for large numbers of people to decide to travel to their locations. That is the real reason that the Walton family is rich. We used to be a destination on our own as a population growth center but no more. So we have to pay (the TIF) to create a “destination.” A group of small stores will never become that traffic attraction, not with many other recognized destinations within 10 miles. The downstream benefit of creating the destination is that once enterprising business people see the traffic coming to the “destination,” they will figure how and with what to capitalize on it. No, they don’t get the TIF money directly, but they benefit from it – and so, ultimately, do the taxpayers as the businesses around the destination come on line. So, opportunity lost. And the “We stuck it to Walmart” celebration continues and, likely, so will the emptiness at Clarkson/ Manchester/Kehrs Mill roads. And the leaders of the “We Stuck it to Walmart” will probably get to move on to the county government circus. Tom Lawrence Ballwin
deployed. Stoeffler reminds me of a modern day “Man of LaMancha” dreaming the impossible dream. This theme is in all of his missives. Long on patriotism and short on reality. Perhaps his time is better spent jousting at the border, shouting at the Border Patrol and generally getting in the way of the people trying to resolve this problem. If Missourians are needed at the border maybe he can start a volunteer brigade. I want to see him lead a 10-year-girl with little or nothing to her name across the Rio Grande. Mark Wismar Manchester
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ridiculous and can provide no help under the law. And yet the Republicans have blocked funding to help sort this out, blaming Obama for a law passed under Bush and signed into law by him. Will the right wing ever stop hating and start helping? Don’t hold your breath. Maryann Mace Ballwin
In favor of the Lafayette greenhouse To the Editor: Speaking as a soon-to-be senior at Lafayette this fall, I approve of any plans to institute a greenhouse. Such a resource would be fully utilized to enrich the entire Lafayette community. I, myself, have learned many skills and gained experience in various areas via practical arts courses offered at Lafayette. I would appreciate the availability of even more practical learning. If Mr. Shaughnessy’s findings are met with approval from the Rockwood School District Board of Education, the attached greenhouse will greatly benefit the school, the students and the community. Ian Greenwood
To the Editor: Here he goes again. Thomas Sowell in “Bordering on Madness” (West Newsmagazine, July 30) bemoans our lack of immigration policy and yet Republicans have refused to bring immigration reform to the table. They have blocked every effort to do so. President Obama has greatly increased border security but it takes money and the House has refused again to fund increased border patrols. We cannot place a border guard every 10 feet. The great wall has been Cover art questioned breached by smugglers time and again. To the Editor: Deportations are up and have been With almost 30 out of the 68 profiled vastly increased under Obama. Sowell apparently accuses recent businesses with women as sole-owners or immigrants of being illiterate, depen- quoted directors, your cover illustration dent, possible criminals or even terror- shows only male images. In 2014. Really? Lynne Gronefeld ists. Creve Coeur He accuses them of possibly spreading epidemics. What epidemics? Ebola? Wrong countries. He states these “illegals” might Regarding change the culture of our country. What culture? Is there one American culture ‘Applauding Gov. Perry’ they might contaminate? Immigrants To the Editor: are usually desperate, hungry, hopeless, The border madness is without a doubt a with dreams of a better life in America. national disgrace. It is a moral failure that Didn’t all our ancestors come for that belies belief!! Children sent by desperate if they weren’t forced here? Recent parents hundreds of miles alone with no immigrants have been kids who have food, money or an adult. walked hundreds of miles, some We have to make some hard choices, 2,000 miles, to come here. They have painful as they might be. However Mr. embraced our border guards as signs of Stoeffler’s solution (“Letters to the Editor,” hope. Efforts are being made to house Submit your letter to: West Newsmagazine, July 30) is so absurd them, unite them with families, and its makes me laugh. give them due process by law. Others editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com Missouri is never going to provide are immediately deported. money or allow the National Guard to be Calling out the National Guard is
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A nation of nomophobes Admit it, you’re never more than a few steps away from some form of technology. Your computer sits in your lap or fits in your hand. Your phone is perpetually in your purse or pocket. It might even be in your ear, although bluetooth doesn’t seem to be as popular as it once was. If by some chance you leave the house without your phone, you make a u-turn and retrieve it. Who knows who might call while you’re running to the market for a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk? We have become a nation of nomophobes. Nomophobia, or the pathological fear of remaining out of touch with technology, is a relatively modern affliction, but it’s changing how we do business, vacation, communicate – even eat dinner. Recently, a New York restaurant discovered that complaints about its service were rising year over year, despite adding more staff. Curious as to what was going wrong, they pulled out 10 years of security footage and examined the tapes for changes in service patterns. But surprise, it wasn’t the waiters that were at fault. Restaurant patrons were to blame – at least the ones carrying smartphones. A majority of American adults (56 percent) own smartphones, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center. Having the ability to check your mail, play games and browse the Internet right in your pocket is a leap forward for technology, but it comes at a cost. And in the case of the New York restaurant that cost was slower service. After reviewing the tapes, the restaurant owners found that 10 years ago customers
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and facility improvements. Additionally, the fitness center and track will be closed City ushers in new Aug. 7-17. Lodge members will be able to recycling program access neighboring facilities by providing The city of Ballwin has received a grant their Lodge membership card at the folfrom the St. Louis County Department of lowing locations: Sunset Hills CommuHealth to purchase several trash/recycling nity Center, The Center of Clayton, The receptacles for city facilities. The recep- Heights Recreation Center and The Pointe tacles will be placed at The Pointe at Ball- at Ballwin Commons; however, The Pointe win Commons, the North Pointe Aquatic is available Aug. 9-17 only due to its own Center, the Police Department and the maintenance schedule. Exercise programs Government Center. and classes are not included in this partnerSignage to encourage recycling and ship. Patrons should visit each facility’s explain what can and cannot be recycled website to become familiar with its hours will be placed over each receptacle. and regulations. Through this program, the city expects to The Lodge outdoor pool will be open realize a 60 percent decrease in the amount regular hours; patrons will have to enter Ground-mounted panels at a home on Rieger Road. (Photo courtesy of city of Wildwood) of waste that goes into a landfill. Records through the outdoor pool gates. will be kept to track the program’s success. were part “part of this positive response.” city and by neighbors of the property,” he “I’m proud of how the EHS community said. “The homeowner had wanted to put EUREKA came out in support of their school and the ground-mounted system as close to his CREVE COEUR High school vandalized, that makes me extremely proud to be your westernmost boundary line as he could, but City seeks to fill Board suspects identified superintendent. Moments like this will he was denied a variance from the Board of Appeals vacancy Two windows were broken and multiple define Rockwood’s excellence,” Knost of Adjustment to put the system within 30 feet of the property line. Eventually, he did The city’s Building Code Board of surfaces defaced with spray paint at Eureka said. end up putting the solar panels within the Appeals is currently seeking to fill a High overnight on Saturday, July 26. setback area but also removed a large area vacancy. Members are appointed by the The damage from the vandalism totaled WILDWOOD of trees in the setback area to accommoCity Council and serve three year terms. $5,000, including the costs of cleanup and date it, which prompted some of his neighPrimary powers and duties of the board replacement materials. Rockwood School Council to vote on new include situations when: District Superintendent Dr. Eric D. Knost solar panel regulations bors to call the city.” Vujnich said the landowner has been told • The decision of the building official is addressed the situation on the district’s Wildwood’s City Council is set to vote not consistent with the true intent of the Facebook page on July 26, saying such on Aug. 11, on legislation that would call by the city to relocate the array to remove building code. actions do not reflect the character of the for additional regulations regarding resi- it from the setback. “Typically, these ground-mounted sys• The provisions of the building code Eureka community, or of Rockwood. dential solar panel arrays. have been incorrectly interpreted. “We know the vast majority of our stuDuring a public hearing on July 28, Joe tems are larger, of greater height and can • The provisions of the building code do dents are extremely proud of their schools Vujnich, Wildwood’s director of planning cause more storm water runoff issues than not apply. and are disappointed by this kind of action,” and parks, told the council that the proposal roof-mounted systems,” Vujnich said. The city’s Planning and Zoning Com• A proposed equivalent level of safety Knost said in the message. would require residents to obtain a condineeds to be evaluated. Eureka’s principal, Deborah Asher, tional use permit from the city for all new mission, after a public hearing in June, recFor additional information and to apply, agreed with that sentiment. ground-mounted solar panel arrays any- ommended the conditional use permit be visit creve-coeur.org. “Our students are really good, and they where on a property, as well as all new roof- obtained in these two instances, “to allow really are good people,” Asher said. “That top solar panel arrays on the front of a home posting the property, as well as notifyis not what we want to be known for, and and visible from any adjacent or adjoining ing neighbors, and to allow for additional opportunities for input on solar array placeDES PERES that is not who we are.” roadway. On July 30, Knost posted on the FaceThe new regulations would not apply to ment, size and other factors,” Vujnich said. Lodge closes for annual book page again, and said the school existing solar panel systems. Under the proposal, the accessory applimaintenance district knows the names of the vandals. “An issue arose on some ground- cation process for rooftop solar panel The lower level of The Lodge will be Knost credited the Eureka Police Depart- mounted panels at a home on Rieger Road arrays on the rear of a home and not visible closed Aug. 11-17 for annual maintenance ment, Asher, school staff and students that that led to concerns on installation by the from a road would not change.
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Lucky’s Market celebrated its opening day by cutting a sizzling haunch of pork, rather than a ribbon. The grocery store, located at 15830 Fountain Plaza Dr. in Ellisville, held a ‘bacon-cutting’ ceremony on July 30. After the hog was sliced, two $5,000 checks were presented to the Wildwood YMCA Children’s Learning Garden (shown above) and the Assistance League of St. Louis “Steps for Success” program. Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul said the opening ceremony was a ‘huge success.’ “We had several hundred folks show up for it and I think they got a taste for what Lucky’s is all about,” Paul said. “They are bringing in 200 employees to our city without the use of taxpayer dollars and are providing a niche grocery store experience.” Ellisville Councilmember Mick Cahill (District 2) said that the public turned out in force to see what the new grocery store had to offer. “The place was packed, the parking lot was packed, they were ten-deep in every aisle, it was amazing,” Cahill said. “At 10:30 p.m. I left, and they still couldn’t shut down because there were people in line.” Lucky’s Market is a national company based out of Colorado, founded by Bo and Trish Sharon in 2003. The Ellisville location marks the company’s seventh store nationwide, and its first in St. Louis.
Lafayette High requests permission for digital marquee Lafayette High officials are asking Wildwood to consider allowing the school, at the intersection of Hwy. 109 and Clayton Road, to install a digital marquee sign. Lafayette is the only high school in the Rockwood District without an electronic marquee. “Marquette High got its digital sign this summer, Rockwood Summit High put theirs in early this year, and Eureka High has had one for two years,” said John Shaughnessy, Lafayette’s principal. Shaughnessy told the council on July 28 that the school has long had a two-sided marquee sign with a message that must be changed manually. “While a lot of our events are listed on our website and through apps that can be downloaded, we want to get our information out to others without access to those methods in a timely manner,” he said. “We want to benefit everyone by sharing our high school information on a regular basis.” Joe Vujnich, Wildwood’s director of planning and parks, said that, in addition to Lafayette, some churches in the city have asked to be able to use the digital message signs. “We will need time to investigate the proposals, such as for type of lighting,” Vujnich said.
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DEALING UP DEBT?: Casinos to begin extending credit By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Gamblers will be able to fund excursions to Missouri casinos with credit instead of cash come Aug. 28. Senate Bill 741, which was passed in the Missouri State Senate on April 29, will go into effect at the end of the month. The bill authorizes gaming establishments to provide lines of credit to persons “deemed creditworthy” by the establishment. However, several stipulations apply. Applicants must qualify for at least $10,000 in credit. SB741 does not set a cap on the maximum amount of credit that can be extended. The bill states that credit loans cannot bear interest and cannot be given to an intoxicated person. Credit can only be given to people through receipt of a credit instrument (a promissory note) and must be paid back within 30 days of issuance. Ed Grewach, legal counsel for the Missouri Gaming Commission, said the loans must be repaid with money, not collateral. At a July 30 commission meeting, a set of emergency rules were laid out to provide
guidelines, regulations and internal controls for casinos wishing to extend credit to customers. According to Grewach, these will give the commission the ability to audit Missouri casinos and make sure they are in compliance with the law’s stipulations. Grewach said the commission also will go through a public hearing and comment period. Written comments will be accepted until Oct. 2, and a hearing will be held on Oct. 6. The commission will then review the rules once more on Oct. 29. “We did the emergency rules so that if any casino wanted to start on Aug. 28, the regulatory framework and the rules would be in place by that date,” Grewach said. “There could be some changes to these regulations to meet the reality of how our regulations have worked during that first few-month period.” Throughout the lifespan of the legislation, Grewach said the commission has been in contact with casinos throughout Missouri, sending them drafts of the proposed rules. Eleven of Missouri’s 13 casinos have shown interest in the ability to
offer credit to customers. Ward Shaw, vice-president and general manager of Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, said that Pinnacle Entertainment’s three Missouri facilities – Ameristar St. Charles, Ameristar Kansas City and River City Casino and Hotel St. Louis – all plan to offer a credit service. The convenience of credit is something that casino customers have been demanding, according to Shaw. Prior to SB741, the only way to get chips or tokens at a casino was to pay with cash. Patrons without cash were required to use an ATM or a credit card, both of which require transaction fees. “We know that this is a convenience that our guests have really wanted for some time,” Shaw said. “Especially our guests who travel here from outside of the area. It’s really just a service convenience that we know we have demand for.” The credit check process can take anywhere from an hour to several days, depending on the applicant. Shaw said that just because a guest qualifies for a
$10,000 line of credit doesn’t mean that’s the amount they will receive. “The Missouri law will require them to qualify for at least a $10,000 line before we can even give them anything,” Shaw said. In interviews throughout Chesterfield Valley, opinions on SB741 were varied. Chesterfield resident Sai Uppalapati said the legislation sounded like a bad idea, and could lead to trouble for a gambler. “The casino is just going to make more money. Who’s going to really lose is the gamblers, and the family of the gamblers,” Uppalapati said. Ryan Irvine, an O’Fallon resident, said he didn’t see why it would be necessary. “That’s something you do with your expendable income,” Irvine said. “You shouldn’t have to take money out for gambling. Gambling is a source of fun.” Robin Machnik, of Maryland Heights, said there are pros and cons to the situation, but allowing customers to have access to a line of credit is a convenience. “I just use credit everywhere I go, so it’s just convenient,” Machnik said.
Questions loom over emergency dispatch center’s future By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net While day-to-day operations continue at the Central County Emergency dispatch center in Ellisville, other recent developments are casting a shadow over who eventually will be in charge of answering the phone when St. Louis County residents call 911 for fire and medical services. After two recent expansion moves, CCE handles that job for the vast majority of the county, as well as parts of adjoining counties. But St. Louis County’s new emergency communications center, located in Ohlendorf Park on Hanna Road, is nearing completion and soon will begin testing equipment and procedures in preparation for its start-up, now expected no later than Jan 1. Recently, the county hired a CCE employee to fill the new position of deputy director of its fire and EMS communications. Attorneys from the fire and EMS districts that own CCE also have been meeting periodically with the county’s emergency communications leadership to discuss issues related to the future of both CCE and the new county center. Although no final decisions have been announced, three of CCE’s owner districts have publicly declared an interest in having their dispatch services provided by the county’s new center. And, at least some of the fire and EMS operations that use CCE’s services but don’t have an ownership stake also are said to be consider-
ing a switch to the St. Louis County center. But St. Louis County’s Chief Operating Officer Garry Earls, who also is a member of the Emergency Communications Commission, said the new center won’t be prepared for fire and EMS dispatching until later, possibly not until Jan. 1, 2016. Why make a change? The one factor that everyone acknowledges as a reason for change is money. More specifically, how will fees from the new county center compare with what fire and EMS operations now are paying CCE? At present, that question has no answer because the new center hasn’t determined what it will charge. However, it is a virtual certainty that the fee will be assessed on a per-call basis – a model that differs from the one CCE uses. Currently, the five CCE owner-users levy a tax of 5 cents per $100 assessed valuation on taxpayers’ real and personal property in their respective districts to pay for dispatch services. For most of the fire and EMS operations that use CCE but have no ownership stake, the tax rate is 3.5 cents. Regardless of the amount levied, the entities involved turn over the proceeds to CCE. Any operation moving from CCE to the county center would maintain a property tax levy to pay for dispatch services, but it’s possible that the rate wouldn’t need to be as high. According to Earls, whatever charge the county center makes will depend on the
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volume of calls it handles. Theoretically, a higher number of fire and EMS operations the center serves will mean a larger number of calls. A larger call volume should mean a lower cost per call. Earls acknowledged that a per call charge in the $40-50 range has been mentioned in early discussions. Tim Flora, Metro West’s representative on the CCE board and a long-time supporter of that dispatch center, agrees that savings to taxpayers will make a difference. “But we also have to look at the quality and level of service provided,” he said, adding that CCE provides more than just dispatch services. Among the added benefits are an email network, repair of computers and radios linked to the dispatch operation, modems for vehicles and software. Although there’s an informal understanding that West County will opt for the new
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county center to provide its dispatch services, David Cobb, chairman of the district’s board and its representative on the CCE board, also cited cost and service as factors that will determine a final decision there. “We’re reluctant to make any change until we sure about those things,” he said. “Right now, we’re still in the informationgathering stage.” A review of the number of calls dispatched to each entity and the money each pays to CCE based on their respective tax levies shows that savings for some would be substantial when compared solely with a $40-50 per call charge. All of CCE’s ownerusers are in that category because their levies of 5 cents per $100 assessed valuation now contribute annual amounts ranging from Maryland Heights’ $305,000 to Monarch’s nearly $943,000 to CCE’s account.
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By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com For months, the Wildwood City Council and its Planning/Economic Development/ Parks subcommittee have been grappling with proposed changes in the city’s sign code. The overall sign code changes would affect, among other things, the number of monument signs that will be allowed for large tracts of land with entrances on multiple major roads. The types of institutions that are allowed to use temporary banner signs and the amount of time they can be posted also would change. The latter issue became a sticking point at the council’s May 27 meeting, when some business owners and others questioned some of the changes affecting the use of temporary banners. At the end of that meeting, the council returned the sign code legislation back to the subcommittee for further finetuning with a future vote promised. It now appears that vote will take place during the council’s regular meeting on Aug. 11. During a July 28 council work session, Joe Vujnich, Wildwood’s director of planning and parks, said the subcommittee had further reviewed proposed changes and suggested a modification. At the same time, the council voted 13 to 3 to prepare legislation for Aug. 11. Currently, temporary banner signs are limited to commercial districts and established businesses. Temporary banner signs also are limited to no more than one week of display at a time and no more than three times a year. The original proposal would have allowed for signs, on a permit basis, to be up for as long as 31 days at a time, up to four times a year. However, banners then would have to be removed for at least 60 days before they could be allowed to be used again at the same location. “The subcommittee is now recommending a decrease in the total temporary banner use period – to no more than a cumulative 50 days per year – but there would be no ‘blackout’ time during which banners
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By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Wildwood is considering building a new salt storage facility either on the grounds of, or on city-owned land adjacent to, the campus of St. Louis Community CollegeWildwood, located at 2645 Generations Drive. Ryan Thomas, the city’s director of public works, told members of the City Council’s Administration and Public Works subcommittee on July 8 that staff has met with college officials, who indicated that they wanted their own salt storage facility on campus, but were willing to consider the potential of partnering with the city. Thomas said two sites in that area would be best-suited to the planned 4,300-squarefoot storage facility. The first site is on the north end of the STLCC campus off Manchester Road adjacent to Pond Elementary School and the Rockwood School District’s First Student school bus parking lot. The site would be out of view of the core campus area, have potential access from both Manchester Road and Hwy. 109 (and the campus, for the college’s needs) and be located on relatively flat ground. It also would allow for upgrading an existing elementary school stormwater detention basin as required by MSD, to be located between the proposed site and Pond Elementary’s parking lot, Thomas said. The second site is an area of about 7,400 square feet at the northwest corner of the Wildwood Square commercial development, which is planned to be dedicated to Wildwood to meet the development’s public space requirements. The Wildwood
Square site would require a new water quality basin as part of its design, but would require far fewer access improvements compared to the college site, Thomas said. However, he added that a salt storage facility “would be a tight fit on that property.” Additionally, with the site being located on city-owned property, the city would establish itself as the primary owner/user of the facility, which Thomas said would be a much better arrangement from a zoning/ land use perspective than the college campus site. Plus, he said the city could still offer shared use – and costs – with the college at this site. According to Thomas, the city could enter a service agreement with the college so that the city’s contractors also would provide salt for the college and load their trucks – especially since the contractors likely will use the site for both entities at the same times and there likely will be a single salt pile. The earliest use of either new site would be the winter of 2015-2016, Thomas said. Currently, the city does not have a salt storage facility, so each of its contractors stores portions of its salt supply at their properties, many of which do not have any protection from precipitation. The committee agreed to investigate both potential sites on and near the college campus for cost, accessibility, zoning adherence, aesthetics and other considerations as well as the possibility of the college paying the city for its contractor. Results of the further investigation were to be discussed after presstime at the Administration and Public Works subcommittee meeting on Aug. 5.
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Although covered with modern siding, the Old Melrose School dates back to 1859 and was used as a school house until 1951.
Officials focus on preservation for Old Melrose School By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Wildwood’s Historic Preservation Commission members are hoping to educate the current owners of the historic Old Melrose School – now being used as a home – on the significance of the structure and its place in the city’s history. “The city already has restored and preserved the old Glencoe and Pond school houses, and they’re not as old as the Old Melrose School,” Historic Preservation Commission Chair Bill Kennedy told commission members on July 24. “There’s a question of what to do with the Old Melrose School before it deteriorates and falls down.” The gabled frame building with stone foundation was built in about 1859 and was used as a school until the spring of 1951, according to St. Louis County records. It sits in the 18800 block of Melrose Road. The building’s appearance remains much as it was when it was a school; however, a front porch has been enclosed, and aluminum siding, a smoke stack and modern windows have been added. Various outbuildings are on the site. “One of the things the commission is charged to do is identify historic assets in the community and do what we can to stimulate preservation,” Kennedy said. “We can’t dictate preservation to owners, but we can educate them. We want to make the owners of this building aware of the history there. They may not know what they have.”
That former school was one of two properties on Melrose Road discussed by the commission. The city has received a request for demolition of a home, dating from 1891, and an outbuilding, dating from 1904, in the 18500 block of Melrose. “While the guts of the historic home have been covered over, you can see in the cellar some large foundation stones placed in the 1890s by the German family that built the home, as well as being able to see handhewn beams and the old original floor,” Kennedy said. “The original structure – built, we believe, by the Heifertz family – was likely a cabin that’s now encased within a newer home that’s been added on. “If nothing else, we’re hoping the old timbers can be reused in the new home that will be built on the site. We don’t want those materials sent to a dump. At a minimum, it would be wonderful to photograph and video the building as it comes down as a learning experience.” Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning and parks, told the commission the city has discussed with the property owner the possibility of a volunteer group taking down the building to relocate it elsewhere. “The cost of demolition wouldn’t be as great if volunteers do it, though the owner is concerned about his own liability if someone would be hurt,” Vujnich said. The issue is set to come up for further discussion at the commission’s Aug. 28 meeting.
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Miss Missouri outstanding teen As part of the Miss Missouri Pageant held June 6, Miss Chesterfield Valley Rachel Spurling was named secondrunner-up in the Outstanding Teen 2014 division.
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Claymont celebrates 50th anniversary Parkway’s Claymont Elementary celebrated its 50th anniversary in May with a marching band, a parade and a ventriloquist. The ventriloquist was Principal Aaron Wills, who featured Phil, the school gnome, as his act. Claymont students know Phil as a literary giant who loves to read. At the celebration, Phil was visible on the outdoor stage, laughing and talking about the changes Claymont has gone through over the years. Students made parade floats and crowned Parkway Superintendent Keith Marty and Claymont Teacher of the Year Robyn Bricker. Many former Claymont principals turned out for the festivities. Among them were Bob Underwood, principal from 1965-1977; Don Marshall, principal from 1977-1982; Laura DuPont, principal from 1988-1997; Jeanine Cudd, former assistant principal; and Kathy Stroud, former assistant principal.
Parkway announces new leaders Parkway has announced the appointment of the following new principals: Anne Miller, West Middle; Joe Hawkinson, Pierremont Elementary; and Kathy
Fisher, Sorrento Springs Elementary. New assistant principals include Allison Love, West Middle; Kate Piffel, West High; and Luke Dix, McKelvey Elementary. Administrative interns include Cartelia Lucas, Highcroft Ridge Elementary; Dan Tripp, Green Trails Elementary; Kiara Lackey, Pierremont Elementary and Patrick Wallace, Mason Ridge Elementary. In the Early Childhood Center, Christine Meyerott has been named to the position of administrative intern; Lisa Moldafsky has been named coordinator of Parents as Teachers; and Margaret Donnelly has been named preschool coordinator. At the district level new staff members include Amy Joyce, human resources director; Brian Whittle, finance director; Mike Roth, district athletic director; Patty Bedborough, chief financial officer; and Jeff Lackey, fine arts coordinator.
Standing up to bullies Country singer/songwriter Lizzie Sider, 16, led an anti-bully rally at Claymont Elementary in May as part of the school’s character education program. Sider performed her signature song “Butterfly,” which is about her transformation from victim to leader. She told students that she always loved to sing, but mean girls used to ask her to sing for them and then laugh and run away. One day she stopped
Connor A. Jenkins (center) with parents Ross and Christine, of Chesterfield, at his Court of Honor.
Eagle Scout celebration Connor Jenkins, of Boy Scout Troop 623, celebrated his Court of Honor on May 24 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Chesterfield. The Court of Honor celebrated Jenkins accomplishments, including the Eagle Scout Award he received in August of 2013. The Eagle Scout Award is the highest award in Boy Scouts, recognizing the knowledge and leadership skills of the Scout. As his final Eagle Scout Project, Jenkins designed and built a preschool car and puppet stage for Sunshine Ministries Preschool.
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Sullivan High School senior, member of Congregation Temple Israel (Creve Coeur) and NFTY (Reformed Jewish Teens), Tyler Andreasson, has been named as a recipient of the 17th Annual Meyer and Marcelle Kranzberg Memorial Scholarship Award, according to the Anti-Defamation League for Missouri and Southern Illinois.
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Rockwood Center for Creative Learning teacher Nancy McClintock has been selected as a Missouri state-level finalist for McClintock the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program. The program recognizes K-6 teachers of science in Missouri and McClintock is one of only five teachers of science selected to represent the state’s best. McClintock, along with the other state-level finalists, will be honored at the 2015 Interface Professional Development Event in midFebruary. “The Center for Creative Learning is so very proud of Nancy’s dedication to teaching her fourth- grade students about science, and her passion for environmental education and inquiry-based learning,” said CCL Director Dr. Dottie Barbeau. The teacher selected as the state Presidential Awardee will be notified officially by the White House in early 2015. Each state Presidential Awardee will receive $10,000 and an all-expense-paid trip for two to Washington, D.C., where Presidential Awardees will be honored in a variety of recognition events.
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Westminster Christian Academy students prepared for college and beyond through their enrollment and participation in the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Bridge Program. Each year, students may apply to the pre-collegiate program for opportunities to excel in math, writing and science, and to prepare for college and career. Westminster Christian Academy Director of Diversity Aaron Layton is in his fifth year as Bridge instructor and teaches an intensive writing course “I really admire these students because they have chosen to spend four weeks out of their summer participating in such an intensive program,” Layton said. “The UMSL Bridge Program will equip and prepare them for their transition into college.”
Handwriting excellence Out of a national pool of more than 300,000 entries, nine students from across the country emerged for their handwriting excellence, representing both private and public schools. Local third-grader Anna Grace Likes, of Kirk Day School, won the prestigious Grand National honor for her grade and was awarded a trophy and a $1,000 check from Zaner-Bloser, the sponsor of the annual handwriting competition. Winners are selected according to the Zaner-Bloser Keys to Legibility, which analyze size, shape, spacing and slant. “We feel it is very important that our students are taught handwriting and are able do it well, so we couldn’t be any more excited for Anna Grace, and are so proud of this accomplishment,” said Sue Pitzer, Head of Kirk Day School.
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This year the median Chesterfield Day School student in third through sixth grades outperformed the grade equivalent median student at independent schools nationwide in all 28 subtests as reported by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP-4) student assessments. Jeff Horwitz, director of Academics and Student Development at Chesterfield Day, said that for the last five years the sixthgrade median student at CDS has outperformed the median at independent schools nationwide. “We are very proud of our students, teachers and parents on the hard work they put forth to achieve these impressive results,” Horwitz said.
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bers. Under the staff supervision of Todd Yeager, a science teacher at South, the group meets twice monthly. “Rachel has been an outstanding student leader,” Yeager said. “She leads the Medical Science Club with good decisions and perseverance. She oversees many Lee activities such as shoring up guest speakers, and providing media sites for communication of the club members. Without her dedication, the club would not run.” During the school year Lee also is involved in Key Club, which she sees as an extension of her volunteer efforts. Key Club is an international high school o rg a n i z a t i o n , whose mission is to perform acts of service in local communities. For Lee that specifically included making blankets for hospitals. M a r q u e t t e Mathai sophomore Emil Mathai, 15, also is a member of the Key Club and a Summer Volunteer Program participant. As is true for many of the volunteers, Mathai completed his second year working in the hospital this summer. With both his parents employed by St. Anthony’s, it seemed to be a natural fit. But make no mistake, his second time around is no less challenging. Last summer Mathai worked in acute rehabilitation, which includes care for traumatic injury, disease management and post-surgery care. For that experience, he was assigned a partner. However, this year, in same-day surgery, he has worked more independently – cleaning and preparing stretchers, stocking cabinets and assisting patients with requests. He said he has seen the benefits of his volunteer efforts. “I am engaging with the patients. By talking with adults, whether my superiors or patients, it gives me confidence and better social skills,” he said.“I really like the people here and how people help me out. They really guide me in the process.” Lee said she, too, has had an equally positive experience.
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Westminster names assistant athletic director Westminster Christian Academy has named Lindsay Carlile as assistant athletic director for the 2014-15 school year. Carlile will assist Athletic Director Todd Zell in supervising and evaluating the school’s six-year athletic program. She will focus particularly on directing the Center for Coaching Excellence – a program to effectively train, serve and support the school’s coaching staff. “My greatest passion is seeing athletes and coaches use the platform of athletics to glorify the Lord, so I am incredibly humbled to have the opportunity to support our athletic department in that pursuit with this position,” Carlile said. “Having coached at Westminster these past five years, I’ve been blessed to connect with many exceptional coaches and athletes.”
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High school rowing The St. Louis Rowing Club recently competed in the 34th annual Chicago Sprints Regatta, one of the largest competitive regattas in the region. The club, which trains at Creve Coeur Lake, performed well in the competition. The Women’s Junior 8 – with members Paige Hibbard (Ladue), Sarah Suddarth (Cor Jesu), Lauren Vanek (Westminster), Lindsey Hibbard (Ladue), Sarah Burnham (Parkway West), Ginette Rhodes (Ladue), Hilary Hightower (Westminster), Charlotte Taylor (Ladue) and Elizabeth Natho (Incarnate Word) – took gold. The Women’s Novice 4 – with members Samantha Klein (St. Joseph’s), Charlotte Taylor (Ladue), Lily Brown (Clayton), Maddie Hartenstein (Nerinx) and Olivia Molloy (St. Joseph’s) – took gold. The Women’s Juniors 4 – with members Paige Hibbard (Ladue), Sarah Suddarth (Cor Jesu), Lauren Vanek (Westminster), Lindsey Hibbard (Ladue) and Abby Lane (Incarnate Word) – took silver. The Women’s Novice 8 – with members Samantha Klein (St. Joseph’s), Olivia Molloy (St. Joseph’s), Charlotte Taylor (Ladue), Maddie Hartenstein (Nerinx), Lily Brown (Clayton), Josie Volk (Emily Bryan Middle), Elise Yang (Clayton), Julia Concannon (Ladue) and Marigrace Seaton (Visitation) – took silver. The Women’s Novice 4 – with mem-
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bers Jacqueline Zeng (Ladue), Elizabeth Hendrickson (Cor Jesu), Josie Volk (Emily Bryan Middle), Kate Hammersmith (MICDS) and Marigrace Seaton (Visitation) – took silver. The Men’s Open Eight – with members John Duncan (Ladue), Jack Levy (Ladue), Brandon Fenton (Parkway Central), Alex Mesnier (Parkway Central), Frederick William Ahlemeier III (Ladue), Trey Francis (Princeton), Charlie Lebens (Whitfield), Jimmy Francis (Ladue) and Andrew Grant (Parkway Central) – took gold. The Men’s Junior Eight – with members Will Newton (Parkway West), Adam Suddarth (SLUH), Will Lerwick (Clayton), Noah Freeman (Marquette), Hunter Wallace (Ladue), Shawe Watkins (Ladue), Jacob Schechter (Burroughs), John Jaeger (Ladue) and Andrew Grant (Parkway Central) – took gold. The Men’s Lightweight Eight with members Noah Freeman (Marquette), Andrew Powell (Parkway Central), Jack Levy (Ladue), Andrew Smith (De Smet), Hunter Wallace (Ladue), Harry Critchfield-Jain (MICDS), Will Newton (Parkway West), John Duncan (Ladue) and Wally Klein (Immacolata) – took gold. The Men’s Open Four with members Jimmy Francis (Ladue), Tom Kendrick (Trinity College), Charlie Lebens (Whitfield), Trey Francis (Princeton) and Andrew
Grant (Parkway Central) – took gold. The Men’s Junior Four – with members are Shawe Watkins (Ladue), Hunter Wallace (Ladue), Jacob Schechter (Burroughs), John Jaeger (Ladue) and Andrew Grant (Parkway Central) – took gold. The Men’s Open Pair – with members are Charlie Lebens (Whitfield) and Trey Francis (Princeton) – took gold. The Men’s Junior Double – with members Will Lerwick (Clayton) and Shawe Watkins (Ladue) – took gold. The Men’s Lightweight Four – with members Adam Suddarth (SLUH), Noah Freeman (Marquette), Will Newton (Parkway West), Andrew Powell (Parkway Central) and Andrew Grant (Parkway Central) – took silver. The Men’s Novice Eight – with members Evan Sutter (Ladue Middle), Thomas Francis (Ladue Middle), Alex Robiolo (John Burroughs), Zach AbuAwad (Ladue), Neel Vallurupalli (Clayton), Colby Powell (Parkway Central), Cooper Kennelly (Clayton), Peter Murphy (Ladue) and Luke Page (Ladue Middle) – took silver. The Men’s Novice Four – with members Colby Powell (Parkway Central), Neel Vallurupalli (Clayton), Peter Murphy (Ladue), Cooper Kennelly (Clayton) and Wally Klein (Immacolata) – took silver.
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Migdal to turn professional Joe Migdal’s swan song to amateur golf finds in him playing in the nation’s top event. Migdal will be playing in the U.S. Amateur set for Aug. 11-17 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. A De Smet Jesuit and University of Central Missouri graduate, Migdal earned his way into the nation’s top amateur tournament with a first-place finish in the 36-hole qualifier Migdal at the Jefferson City Country Club. The Ballwin native fired back-to-back 69s for a 4-under par 138 to grab a spot in the U.S. Amateur for the first time. “I was just real happy I did that,” Migdal said. “To play those 36-hole days, you have to stay focused. It’s a grind the entire day. I was happy to stay focused and stay patient. I had never put two rounds under par like that. I’m pretty happy.” The U.S. Amateur will be his first USGA event and it also will be his
farewell to amateur golf. Migdal, 23, said he is going pro. “This summer has been going good for me,” Migdal said. “After the U.S. Am, I’m turning professional. I will be playing in Q school in September in Nebraska where the first stage is. “I’ll play in a couple of state opens like the Missouri Open, the Nebraska Open and the Oklahoma Open. I’m really excited about the next step in my life.” He won’t be doing it alone either. Garrett Sneed, who just graduated from McKendree University, turned professional in the recent Metropolitan Open at the Country Club of St. Albans. Sneed is a Marquette graduate. “One of my best friends Garrett Sneed just turned professional and we’re going to travel together this fall,” Migdal said. “But I first wanted to do a U.S. Am and give that a shot.”
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Chris Papagianis shares 55 years of soccer memories BY WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Chris Papagianis said he “didn’t play soccer to be in a Hall of Fame” but that’s where he is going to be. The Chesterfield resident is among the 2014 inductees for the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. “It is quite an honor. St. Louis is one of the premier soccer towns in the country. It’s a very nice honor to be selected here,” Papagianis, 64, said. “I played with most of the guys in the Hall of Fame at one time or another in high school but not in college. “The connections I made framed my life, and I hope others can see how a sport – an interest – to which a person is dedicated can lead to positive outcomes. As you would imagine, I am incredibly grateful for the award.” This won’t be Papagianis’ first Hall of Fame induction. Ten years ago, he was elected into the Harvard Athletic Hall of Fame for his soccer achievements. “That was a great honor for me, too, at Harvard,” Papagianis said. “What are the odds of a kid learning English and learning a sport and ending up in a Hall of Fame? I
He credited his father, Gus, with bringing the family to America. “The family emigrated from Greece thanks to a brave and visionary father dedicated to a better life for his family,” Papagianis said. “We called him ‘Gus.’ “Gus had boldly escaped a communist political prison in Albania, endangering his life to rejoin the rest of my family in Greece. Gus knew about America and he was determined to give us a life here so we could live where freedom and opportunity were highly valued. We were the classic immigrant family who believed that America would let us be the best we could be.” Papagianis described how he got involved with youth soccer – the result of a wrong turn and a chance meeting. “I was 9 years old and couldn’t speak or understand a word of English,” Papagianis Chris Papagianis (right) during his playing said. “There I was in Dogtown, walking days at Harvard University. (Photo courtesy of Papagianis) down Clayton Road, staring at everything – the sidewalk, storefronts, red brick homes. Passersby were animated, filled never imagined it but I do appreciate it.” Papagianis was born in Epiros, Greece. with expression and saying words that He said his parents immigrated to the meant absolutely nothing to me. It’s easy United States in 1959 and started a new to imagine how I made the wrong turn onto Graham instead of Tamm. life in St. Louis.
“I realized I was on the wrong street when I saw a different church. I had been heading toward St. James Church and instead I found myself across the street from the Memorial Congregational Church.” But that wrong turn made everything else possible for Papagianis. “Gathered in front of the church was a group of boys – kids like me from the neighborhood, 20 or so of them,” Papagianis said. “They were laughing loudly, bouncing around as 9-year-old kids do when they release their energy in a group. I wanted to walk over and join them, but I couldn’t figure out how. I couldn’t talk to them. “I saw an adult trying to organize and encourage them to jump into a truck-like vehicle, still loud and joking with each other. I stopped and stared. The man, who was obviously responsible for the group, spotted me. He paused, but not for long and he headed toward me from across the street. That was Forrest Messel.” Somehow Messel sensed that Papagianis wanted to play. “It didn’t take him long to understand See PAPAGIANIS, page 57
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Alex Cusumano puts golf on hold – but only for a while By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Alex Cusumano not only gets it done on the golf course, he got it done in the classroom as well. Cusumano, who graduated this spring from Loyola University of Chicago, recently was named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Earlier, he was selected to the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Golf ScholarAthlete Team.
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“It is a tremendous honor to receive because it reflects the time and effort put into both academics and athletics,” Cusumano said. “I am very proud to be one of the few, if any, to have three teammates on the Cleveland Golf/ Srixon All America Scholars list.” Cusumano, a finance major with a minor in accounting information systems, had an impressive 3.35 grade-point average at Loyola. To be eligible for Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar status an individual must be a junior or senior academically, compete in at least three full years at the collegiate level, participate in 50 percent of his team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke-average under 76.0 in Division I and maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university. The criteria for the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team parallel the CoSIDA standards for the Academic All-America voting. Nominees must be starters or important reserves with at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and must have participated in at least 75 percent of the regular-season matches or the MVC Championship. Student-athletes must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at their institution and must have completed at least one full academic year at their institution. He also put an exclamation point on a successful career for the Ramblers by
finishing the year with a career-best 74.3 stroke average. “Looking back on a 74.3 stroke average, I can only be satisfied,” Cusumano said. “I never took it low, but I always managed to keep it in the lower 70s. It was frustrating when I needed to go low but, hey, that’s college golf. “It is difficult to keep the game sharp for all of the events in the fall and spring seasons.” The Westminster Christian Academy graduate kicked off his senior season in fine fashion by finishing in a team-best tie for 12th-place at the Tiger Turning Stone Intercollegiate with a 216 (73-72-71). Cusumano carded a season-low 70 in the opening round of the Green Bay Invitational before capping off his career by tying for 14th-place at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship this past April. When he began playing in amateur tournaments this spring and summer, Cusumano continued his hot streak. In the Missouri Amateur Championship played at Norwood Country Club, Cusumano reached the Round of 16. He lost in 21 holes to Skip Berkmeyer. It was his best finish in the granddaddy of all state golf tournaments. “I usually get burnt out mentally and physically and have not yet been to the Elite Eight,” Cusumano said. “It is a very long event, almost too long.” Going mano-a-mano with Berkmeyer, one of the area’s top amateurs for more than a decade, Cusumano noted neither was in top form for the long match. “Skip and I were both playing poorly,” Cusumano said. “One of these days we will both play really well against each other and that will be a heck of a day.” In the Metropolitan Open that features a field of 66 professionals and the region’s top amateurs, Cusumano showed what he could do rested, refreshed and playing just 18 holes a day. He shot 67 and 68 to tie for the lead after two rounds at the Lewis and Clark Course at the Country Club of St. Albans. He followed that up by winning the Southern Amateur qualifier in Memphis with a 70. “This was the first year I played in the Southern Am Qualifier and tournament. I won the qualifier by four shots and played extremely well,” Cusumano said. “The course (Colonial Country Club-South) was firm, fast and set up really well for me.” Since then, Cusumano has put his college degree to good use. He just began working at World Wide Technology in late July, a move that will curtail some of his playing. “I will continue to play in the highest level amateur events I can possibly compete in,” Cusumano said. “I will play in a few events this fall as well, but I am focused on the job and taking a minor break from competitive golf.”
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News and notes Rehab at FVC There is a new option in West County for those who need a place to stay for a short time while regaining strength and independence during rehabilitation. Friendship Village Chesterfield (FVC) has announced it will admit local residents for short rehabilitation and wellness stays. Historically, FVC’s physical therapy department has been available only to residents of the retirement site’s independent living community, but a transition apartment now is available to others needing rehabilitation services. “After surgery, a fall or any number of events and accidents, an individual may not require hospitalization but still not feel comfortable at home alone,” said Anita Martinez, administrator of FVC’s Village Care Center. “Our transition apartment will offer a safe and comfortable environment to grow in strength and balance before a move home.” The ground-floor apartment offers transitional housing for those who live alone and/ or do not have family members available to assist them during recovery. Those staying in the apartment will have full access to FVC’s facilities, amenities, programs and activities, and spouses are welcome to move in with their recovering partners. To start, the FVC rehabilitation staff designed and decorated one transitional apartment, but additional units may be forthcoming. Light for dementia patients Exposure to light might improve sleep and improve behavior of people with dementia, according to a recent study. For a period of four weeks, nursing home patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias were exposed to light treatment designed to increase circadian stimulation during the day. Results indicated that the treatment produced a significant improvement in patients’ sleep quality, efficiency and duration and reduced depression and agitation. “It is a simple, inexpensive, non-pharmacological treatment to improve sleep and behavior in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients,” said Mariana Figueiro, of the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. The study was presented at the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Brain boosters Recently published studies suggest that certain factors might give the aging brain some protection against cognitive decline. A study in Annals of Neurology indicates that learning a second language – even as
an adult – might improve cognition and delay dementia in later life. Research has shown that bilingualism has a positive impact on cognition, but until recently, it was not clear whether learning
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a new language improved brain function or those with better baseline cognition were more likely to become bilingual. At the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, researchers examined whether learning a second language affects cognitive performance later in life while controlling for childhood intelligence. They looked at data on 835 people who were given intelligence tests in 1947 at the age of 11 and again in their early 70s. Among the participants, 195 learned a second language before age 18, and 65 became bilingual after age 18. Those who spoke more than one language had significantly better cognitive abilities than what would be expected from their baseline intelligence test scores, particularly in the areas of general intelligence and reading. “Millions of people around the world acquire their second language later in life,” said Dr. Thomas Bak, lead author of the study. “Our study shows that bilingualism, even when acquired in adulthood, may benefit the aging brain.” ••• A study in JAMA Neurology found a link between “lifetime enrichment” and a delayed onset of dementia in the elderly. Researchers conducted a study involving nearly 2,000 adults aged 70-89 without dementia, analyzing how many years of school they completed, the complexities of their prior occupations, and their levels of mid/late-life cognitive activity – such as reading, socializing and using a computer at least three times a week. They found that higher education, occupation and cognitive activity scores were associated with better cognitive performance later in life. Study authors concluded that high lifetime
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intellectual enrichment might delay by nearly nine years the onset of cognitive impairment among those with a genotype known as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. ••• Research at Rhode Island Hospital suggests that fish oil supplements (FOS) could significantly reduce cognitive decline and brain atrophy in older adults. The findings were published online in advance of print in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. For a study, more than 800 elderly adults were given neuropsychological tests and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) every six months. Participants included 229 people who at the study’s onset were cognitively normal; 397 with mild cognitive impairment; and 193 with Alzheimer’s disease. Except for those adults who had dementia at the start of the study, taking FOS regularly was linked with much lower rates of cognitive decline, as measured by the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale and by the Mini Mental State Exam. “Additionally, serial brain imaging conducted during this study showed that participants with normal cognition who reported taking fish oil supplements demonstrated less brain shrinkage in key neurological areas, compared to those who did not use the supplements,” said Lori Daiello, principal investigator and pharmacist with the Alzheimer’s
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refrigerator, plumbing, electricity, etc.; the person has untreated pressure sores. • Signs of financial abuse/exploitation include a lack of amenities the person could afford; a vulnerable elder “voluntarily” giving uncharacteristically excessive financial reimbursement/gifts for needed care and companionship; a caregiver who has control of the elder’s money but fails to provide for the elder’s needs; a vulnerable elder has signed property transfers (Power of Attorney, new will, etc.) but is unable to comprehend the transaction. • Signs of psychological/emotional abuse include unexplained or uncharacteristic behavior changes, such as withdrawal from normal activities; a caregiver who isolates the elder from others; a caregiver who is verbally aggressive or demanding, controlling, overly concerned about spending money, or uncaring. • Signs of physical/sexual abuse include inadequately explained fractures, bruises, welts, cuts, sores or burns; unexplained sexually transmitted diseases. To report suspected elder abuse, neglect or exploitation in Missouri, call (800) 3920210. If the situation is serious, threatening or dangerous, call local police or 911. For more information, visit ncea.aoa.gov.
Spotting elder abuse Research indicates that 10 percent of Americans older than age 60 have experienced elder abuse or neglect, with people with dementia at higher risk for abuse. To help combat elder abuse, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) has prepared a fact sheet, “Red Flags of Abuse,” which lists the following warning signs of mistreatment: • Signs of neglect include lack of basic hygiene, adequate food or clean and appropriate clothing; lack of medical aids, such as glasses, walker, etc.; a person with dementia is left unsupervised; a person is confined to bed left without care; the person’s home is cluttered, filthy, in disrepair or has fire and safety hazards; the home Fewer strokes has inadequate facilities, such as stove, Here is some good news for the aging:
I MATURE FOCUS I 29 Stroke in elderly Americans dropped by 40 percent in the last two decades. According to findings published in last month’s issue of The American Journal of Medicine, an analysis of data from 1988-2008 revealed the incidence of stroke among Medicare patients aged 65 and older fell 40 percent during that time period. The decline applied to both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. The reduction in stroke rates paralleled increased use of certain medications. “Antihypertensive medications reduce the risk of stroke by approximately 32 percent and statins by approximately 21 percent,” said lead investigator Dr. Margaret C. Fang, a professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. “Stroke rates seem to decrease most sharply after year 1998, approximately when statin use become more prevalent. If true, then this illustrates how medical interventions have resulted in significant improvements in health on a population level.” While preventable, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. More than a fracture When someone aged 50 or older has a broken bone, healing the fracture may be only part of the problem. In some cases, a fracture is a warning sign that the bone is See NEWS AND NOTES, page 30
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The Chesterfield Police Department in cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers the AARP Smart Driver Course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Chesterfield City Hall, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West. The recently updated, research-based driver improvement class provides tips to adapt and compensate for changes that occur as a result of aging. Defensive driving skills, a rules of the road refresher and safety strategies also are covered. Some auto insurance carriers offer discounts to those who take the course. The class fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Reservations are required. Contact Officer Paul Powers at 537-6769 or ppowers@chesterfield.mo.us. ••• “50+: Trivia Time” is from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the St. Louis County Library’s Daniel Boone branch, 300 Clarkson Road in Ellisville. Players may assemble a table of four or come alone and be placed at a table. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is requested. Visit slcl.org, or call (314) 994-3300. ••• The Bone Builders Osteoporosis Program for those who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing osteoporosis is from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12
at St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health Education, 232 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Admission is free. For more information, call (314) 542-4848. ••• “Unexplained Fainting and Falling” a free seminar, is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14 at Des Peres Hospital, 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road. Dr. Peter Mikolajczek, SLUCare electrophysiologist, reviews the causes of and treatment options for sudden, “unexplained” fainting and falling. To reserve a seat, visit despereshospital. com, or call (888) 457-5203. ••• A Grandparents Class is from 6:308:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14 at St. Luke’s Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. The class for expectant grandparents reviews current hospital care for mother and baby, infant safety information and tips on being helpful as a grandparent. A tour of the hospital’s birthing suites is included. The class fee is $20 per couple/person. The class will be offered again on Thursday, Oct. 9 and Thurs., Dec. 11. For more information or to register, call (314) 205-6906, or visit stlukes-stl.com. ••• Missouri Baptist Medical Center offers “Embarrassed by Bladder Leakage” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. Presented by
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a urologist, urogynecologist and a physical therapist, the class covers bladder control issues experienced by millions of women. Causes of bladder incontinence and available treatment options are discussed. To enroll, call (314) 996-5433, or visit missouribaptist.org. ••• “Today’s Grandparent” is from 6:308:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 16 (choose one date) at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Road in Town & Country. The class serves as an update for grandparents-to-be, focusing on current trends in infant care and providing tips on local and distant grandparenting. Discussion is encouraged, and a tour of the hospital’s OB division is included. The class fee is $20, and registration is required. For more information, call (314) 996-5433. ••• “Grandparenting Today” is from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m.noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 18, and from 6-9 p.m. on Monday Oct. 20 (choose one date) at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 625 S. New Ballas Road in Creve Coeur. Participants learn important updates about labor and birth, find out what’s new in baby care and learn about making the most of one’s role as a grandparent. A tour of the hospital’s maternity center is included. The registration fee is
$15 per person. Call (314) 961-2229. ••• Missouri Baptist Medical Center sponsors “Medicare Update 2015” from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 1-2:30 p.m. (choose one) on Friday, Sept. 19 at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road. Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15-Dec. 7, which is when individuals can make changes to Medicare health or prescription drug coverage for 2015. The class covers anticipated changes to Medicare in 2015, a synopsis of the CLAIM insurance counseling programs, information on how to access CLAIM program services, and information on Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage). The class is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. To enroll, call (314) 996-5433. ••• “Osteoporosis: Dos and Don’ts of Everyday Movements, Plus Exercise to Avoid to Protect your Spine” is from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. A physical therapist teaches the class, which covers causes of osteoporosis fractures and how to avoid them with some simple modifications. Admission is free, but space is limited and registration is required. To reserve a spot, call (314) 996-5433.
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‘Tribute to Mother Nature’ Two residents landed big wins at “A Tribute to Mother Nature,” a floral show that recently took place at Friendship Village Chesterfield (FVC), 15201 Olive Blvd. The best in show popular vote award went to Thelma Kubiak for her “Incredible Edible” entry in the fresh flower class, while Lorene Rowland racked up three Lorene Rowland touches up her winning first place first place wins in the table, entry, “Hearts and Flowers,” in the table class at dried flower and artificial the Friendship Village Chesterfield floral show. One classes. Laverne Bruegg- of the show’s big winners, Rowland also won first man and Billie Grief took place in the dried flower and artificial classes. first place in the small arrangement class and the wreath class, respectively. Judging and critiquing the entries was Jeanette Helland, of the Chesterfield Garden Guild, who has federated judging qualifications. The two-day show highlighted the flower arranging talents of Friendship Village residents. “Residents in the show exhibit an interest in learning more and improving their skills, which is one of the reasons we have a critiquing show,” said FVC Creative Arts Coordinator Beth Krusa, noting that a critiquing show allows the judge to interact with participants, discuss the awards, make suggestions on specific arrangements and propose improvements. “Some resident participants honed their talents over several decades and definitely surprise and amaze with their creativity and skill,” Krusa said. “I relish seeing them continue to embrace that creativity.”
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FLOORING, from page 35 • Laminate: Affordable and easy to clean and maintain, laminate flooring can mimic the look of a variety of natural flooring surfaces, including hardwood, stone and ceramic tile. It is stain-resistant, comes in a variety of colors, designs and textures, can be installed over other surfaces and is a popular flooring choice for do-it-yourselfers.
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Contemporary bathrooms with an Asian flair are a popular choice among homeowners making upgrades to existing baths, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reports. According to an interior designer with Jackson Design, a San Diego design firm that won a 2014 National CotY (Contractor of the Year) Award for an Asian-style bathroom, many homeowners seeking Asian-inspired designs acquired a liking for the style during their travels. Others are opting for Asian décor simply because it evokes a feeling of serenity, making it a natural fit for a bathroom with a serene, spa-like vibe. According to NARI, a key to creating an Asian-style interior is balance. As with any design project, the right harmony of colors is important, but with Asian style, different textures and design elements also come into play. Important elements include glass partitions, natural stone decorations, wooden floors, bamboo blinds, a few organic textures, and both natural light and light fixtures. Other trends in bathroom remodeling
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A fist bump is healthier than a handshake or a high-five, a new study revealed.
Healthier than a handshake When it comes to healthy greetings, fist bumps beat high-fives and handshakes hands-down, according to a study published in this month’s issue of the American Journal of Infection Control. Researchers in the United Kingdom had a greeter immerse a sterile-gloved hand into a container of germs. When the glove dried, the greeter exchanged a handshake, high-five or fist bump with a sterile-gloved recipient for varying lengths of time and at varying intensities of contact. Next, researchers counted the bacteria transferred to the recipient and found that compared to the high-five, handshakes transferred almost twice as many bacteria. What’s more, significantly fewer bacteria were transferred during the fist bumps than during the high-fives. In all three forms of greeting, longer and stronger contact resulted in increased passing of germs. “Adoption of the fist bump as a greeting could substantially reduce the transmission of infectious diseases between individuals,” David Whitworth, corresponding study author, said. “It is unlikely that a no-contact greeting could supplant the handshake; however, for the sake of improving public health, we encourage further adoption of
the fist bump as a simple, free and more hygienic alternative to the handshake.” Recently, the Journal of the American Medical Association called for a ban on handshakes in hospitals in an effort to reduce the spread of potentially harmful germs from healthcare providers’ hands to patients.
Sneaky salt Most Americans consume more than twice the recommended daily amount of sodium, and nearly all have no idea how much salt they are eating. In an American Heart Association survey of 1,000 people, 97 percent of respondents were unable to correctly estimate their daily sodium intake, with those who underestimated their salt consumption off by roughly 1,000 milligrams. The American Heart Association recommends 1,500 milligrams of salt a day for a healthy heart. Too much sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and other serious health problems. To underscore the importance of watching sodium intake, the American Heart Association has launched “I Love You Salt, But You’re Breaking My Heart,” an awareness campaign that includes a new website
– heart.org/sodium – with an online pledge to reduce sodium consumption, a video illustrating how salt “sneaks” into foods, a blog, a sodium quiz, educational articles and links to lower-sodium recipes. One reason people are unaware of their sodium intake is that 75 percent of it comes not from the salt shaker but rather from processed, prepackaged and restaurant foods. “It’s challenging for Americans to stick to sodium intake recommendations because most of the sodium we eat in this country is added to our food before we buy it,” said Lori Jones, a registered dietician. “In order to really make a difference in the health of all Americans, we must reduce the sodium in the food supply through the support of food manufacturers, food processors and the restaurant industry.” Speaking on behalf of the American Heart Association, Jones suggested consumers compare product labels and choose the product with less sodium; limit consumption of processed, prepackaged and restaurant foods; and season food with herbs, spices, citrus juice or vinegars instead of salt.
Misleading menus Even people with the best intentions of making healthy food choices may be misled when dining out, Cornell University Food and Brand Lab researchers discovered. A Cornell study published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management found that menu design and food descriptions have a strong influence on what people order at restaurants. For the study, researchers analyzed menus from more than 200 restaurants and looked at menu choices made by more than 300 restaurant patrons. They found people were more likely to order food items that were printed in bold or colored print, highlighted or placed in a text box than to order foods listed in regular print. Menu items were more likely to sell better also – and people were willing to pay more for them – if they were given descriptive names. For example, researchers said, changing an item’s name from “seafood filet” to “Succulent Italian Seafood Filet” or from “red beans and rice” to “Cajun Red Beans and Rice” boosted sales by more than 25 percent and resulted in the foods
being rated as better tasting, even though the recipe was the same. According to Brian Wansink, lead author of the study, items highlighted on menus usually are the least healthy, and the best way to determine healthy choices is to ask. “Just ask your server,” Wansink said. “Ask, ‘What are your two or three lighter entrees that get the most compliments?’ or, ‘What’s the best thing on the menu if a person wants a light dinner?’” For more tips from Wansink, director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab and author of more than 200 academic articles and books about eating behavior, visit slimbydesign.org. The site contains information on choosing better foods at restaurants as well as at home, at the grocery store, at work and in the school lunchroom.
Moderate drinking and A-fib A daily serving of wine or hard liquor may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (A-fib), but drinking beer in moderation does not seem to have the same associated risk. Like previous research, a new prospective study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology linked high alcohol consumption (three or more drinks a day) and binge drinking with increased risk of A-fib – rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and dementia. In addition, the study was the first to link moderate alcohol consumption, defined as one to three drinks a day, with A-fib. For the study, researchers in Sweden had about 79,000 adults aged 45-83 complete a detailed questionnaire about their food and alcohol consumption and followed them for as long as 12 years. An analysis revealed an association between drinking moderate amounts of wine and liquor and an increased risk of A-fib, with the risk increasing 8 percent with each additional drink per day. Moderate drinking and even binge drinking of beer was not shown to produce a similar A-fib risk. While researchers had no explanation for that finding, lead author Susanna C. Larsson offered a hypothesis. “It is likely that beer is consumed more regularly during the week, whereas wine and liquor is more often consumed during See HEALTH CAPSULES, page 40
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One teaspoon of pure caffeine is the equivalent of the amount of caffeine in about 25 cups of coffee, FDA officials said in a consumer advisory
Pure caffeine warning The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about powdered pure caffeine. According to the FDA, at least one teenager has died from using powdered pure caffeine, which is being sold online to consumers and is packaged in bulk bags. “These products are essentially 100 percent caffeine,” the FDA stated in an advisory dated July 21. “A single teaspoon of pure caffeine is roughly equivalent to the amount in 25 cups of coffee. “Pure caffeine is a powerful stimulant and very small amounts may cause accidental overdose. Parents should be aware that these products may be attractive to young people.” According to the FDA, caffeine overdose typically results in symptoms that are more severe than those experienced from drinking too much of a caffeinated beverage. Anyone experiencing rapid or dangerously erratic heartbeat, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, stupor or disorientation after consuming powdered pure caffeine should immediately stop using the product and seek medical help.
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workshop, which is offered free of charge. Registration is required and should be made using the child’s name. Call (314) 5424848, or visit stlukes-stl.com. ••• Missouri Baptist Medical Center presents “Varicose Veins: Not Just a Cosmetic Concern,” a lecture, luncheon and discussion, from 11 a.m.-noon on Monday, Aug. 11 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. Dr. Ricardo Rao, a vascular surgeon, explains the causes of and treatments for varicose veins. Admission is free, and registration is required. Call (314) 996-5433. ••• “Supporting the Caregiver,” part of a series of monthly classes for those caring for a loved one, is from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. The class covers coping techniques and resources for caregivers and signs and risks of compassion fatigue (caregiver burnout). Additional classes include “Homecare Choices and How to Find Assistance at Home” (Sept. 2), “Practical Tips for Day-to-Day Homecare” (Oct. 7), “Massage and Music Therapy” (Nov. 4) and “Legal Matters and Goals of Care” (Dec. 9). Classes run from 1-2 p.m. and are followed by a half-hour question-andanswer session. Admission is free, and registration is not required. For more information, visit barnesjewishwestcounty.org/caregiverclass, or call (314) 542-9378. ••• Missouri Baptist Medical Center presents “On the Move: Learn About Reducing Pain in Your Hips and Knees” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Drs. Richard Johnston and Ryan Pitts, orthopedic surgeons, discuss what can be done to keep joints healthy and reduce joint pain and cover the latest surgical procedures in joint replacement surgery. For more information or to register, call (314) 996-5433. ••• “Hypnosis for Weight Management” is from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at St. Luke’s Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. A licensed professional counselor and board-certified clinical hypnotherapist facilitates the group experience for those seeking success with weight loss and weight management. The program is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call (314) 5424848, or visit stlukes-stl.com. ••• “Joint Pain” is at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Des Peres Hospital, 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road. A physician explains treatment options and surgery techniques for addressing joint pain. Admission is free. To register, visit despereshospital.com, or call (314) 966-9100.
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A productive place for homework When making plans to transition to a new school year, families should not overlook the importance of setting up a place for students to study. Once the school year is underway, it is equally important to make sure the chosen study environment is working effectively and if it is not, make some adjustments. Following are some tips for creating a comfortable homework spot: • Choose a comfortable, well-lit, clutterfree area of the home where the student is not likely to be distracted by other family members, TV and bothersome background noise. • Be creative when choosing a study area. If space is at a premium, consider an unconventional spot. Perhaps there is an upstairs landing, a spot under a staircase or an underutilized closet that can be cleared out, painted and transformed into a quiet, cozy study nook. • Allow the student to have a say in how the study space is decorated. While it should not be cluttered, the student should find it inviting, so let him or her have a say in what color the walls are painted and choose the wall art and accessories. The more the student likes the space, the better he or she will be able to relax there and focus on
homework assignments. • Remember that younger students generally require supervision and help with homework, so setting up a space on a kitchen table or in the dining room might be the best arrangement. • Keep in mind that especially for middle and high school students, a traditional desk or a table and chair might not be the most comfortable choice. Just make sure the area has good lighting and includes plenty of room for spreading out textbooks, notebooks and a computer or tablet. • Bear in mind that students differ in terms of the type of environment that enables them to concentrate. For example, some students require absolute quiet and zero distractions; others actually do better when they can play music to drown out background noise. In fact, studies have shown that the right kind of music can help some students better absorb information. Most experts agree that homework never should be done in front of the TV. • If possible, include some storage space near the study area. Shelving, a small filing cabinet, drawers or bins will enable students to minimize clutter and maximize access to
A comfortable study spot that fits a student’s study style is a key component of a successful school year.
the materials they will need. If younger children will be doing homework in the kitchen, designate a nearby cabinet or drawer for stashing school supplies. • Stock up on school supplies, and keep them in a designated spot. That way, if a pencil sharpener, eraser, highlighter, ruler, scissors, paper, art supplies or a calculator battery are needed, the student will not have to spend time searching and will be less distracted. During the first few weeks of school, families should have a good sense of whether or not the study environment is working well. If assignments are not being completed on time,
reevaluate the study space. Could distractions from background noise, text messages, etc., be causing the problem? If so, requiring that music and phones be turned off during homework time might be the solution. In some instances, relocating the study spot to a more supervised area will help keep students on the right track. If a student seems to be struggling with assignments despite efforts to complete them, it is best to communicate with the teacher early on in the school year. Students can seek after-school tutoring or see their teachers before or after school for homework help.
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• Go to the library and find books about starting kindergarten and embarking on other new adventures. Hearing stories about other children’s apprehension will help the child realize that feeling a bit scared is normal. Hearing about others’ positive experiences will help the child understand that things are likely to turn out OK after all. • Talk to your child about the new teacher. Explain that the teacher will help the child learn new things about reading, writing, art, science, music and more. • Create a “kindergarten corner” at home where the child can keep all the things he or she will be needing for school: a backpack, lunch bag, shoes, etc. • To ease first day jitters, arrange a dress rehearsal. Pick out what the child will wear, pack school supplies in a backpack and pack a lunch. • Avoid talking about how much you will miss your child. Instead, talk about how excited you are to hear all about the child’s new school, teacher, friends and activities. • Walk your child into the classroom on the first day, but don’t stay long. If the child clings to you or seems upset, offer assurance that the teacher will take good care of him or her.
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PLACES The Rack House West Winery opens its doors on Friday, Aug. 8, at 5065 North Highway N in Cottleville. Owners John and Bridgette Hamilton have partnered with a Missouri winemaker in the new business, which also will offer craft beers, premium whiskey and bourbon, outdoor patio seating and a cigar lounge along with a light food menu. ••• Mercy’s award-winning analytic tools and other efforts aimed at improving patient care have placed it on the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) “Most Wired” list for the eleventh time in 16 years. As one of the first health care systems to put in place an integrated electronic health record (EHR) across multiple states , those analytic tools combine claims information and external sources with EHR information , providing the most comprehensive patient
AWARDS AND HONORS Delmar Gardens Enterprises, Inc., recently was awarded The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, for its home office location in Chesterfield, at 14805 North Outer Forty Road. Delmar Gardens Enterprises’ two 60,000-square-foot buildings positioned on eight acres won in the Suburban Office Park (low-rise) category, which included entries from several major U.S. cities.
EVENTS AND NETWORKING The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Business Over Breakfast event on Friday, Aug. 15, from 7:30-9 a.m. in the St. Luke’s Hospital Auditorium, 232 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Cost for this event is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Register for either event online at chesterfieldmochamber.com or call 532-3399. •••
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FESTIVALS Celebrate Wildwood (formerly Wildwood Founders’ Day) takes place in the city’s Town Center from 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 through 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24. A juried art festival, car show, community garden event, parade, Boy Scout encampment, food trucks and other vendors and live music are featured. Volunteer ages 14 and older also are needed. For details of a volunteer application, visit celebratewildwood.com. ••• The 28th Annual Manchester Homecoming will take place on Sept. 5-7 at Paul A. Schroeder Park. The celebration features contests, raffle, food and beverages, live entertainment, games, a car show, the annual Doggie Paddle Party, and Luehr’s Ideal Carnival rides and concessions. For details, visit manchestermo.gov.
LIVE PERFORMANCES The city of Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free concert featuring Gary Sluhan at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at New Ballwin Park. For details, visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• The city of Chesterfield hosts its Sounds of Summer Concert Series at 8 p.m. on select Saturdays through Sept. 6 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Hear Spin the Bottle on Aug. 9, Magazine (a tribute to Heart) on Aug. 23, and Dogs of Society (a tribute to Elton John) on Sept. 6. For more information, visit chesterfieldamphitheater.com.
••• Arch City Theater Troupe presents its 10th annual All-Student Musical Revue to benefit JDRF at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10 John Burroughs School’s Haertter Hall, 755 S. Price Road. Songs from favorites including “My Fair Lady,” “Matilda,” “Mary Poppins” and more will be performed. These free shows feature 45 talented kids from third grade through high school. Donations are encouraged, and guests also can enjoy a bake sale, blind bid auction, raffle and flower sale. For details, visit archcitytheatertroupe.org. ••• The city of Eureka hosts Concerts on Central on Friday, Aug. 15 from 7-10 p.m. Parking is limited on Central Avenue after 4 p.m. The New Wave (80s tribute band) performs. For details, visit eureka.mo.us.
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••• The Chesterfield Alliance for Positive Youth (CAPY) sponsors its annual Back to School Pool Party on Friday, Aug. 15 from 8:15-11:00 p.m. at the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center. This event is open to all Chesterfield area middle school students. Parents are also welcome. Pizza, soda, water and cookies are provided at no charge. Learn more at chesterfield.mo.us. ••• Chesterfield Amphitheater hosts a free screening of “Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight,” the American Girl movie, on Friday, Aug. 22 beginning at dusk. Crafts and other activities precede the movie. Reservations are not required. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit chesterfield.mo.us. ••• A Pet Pawty is hosted from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Town & Country Veterinary Hospital, 1016 Town & Country Crossing Drive, in partnership with Three Dog Bakery. Guests can enjoy games, prizes, live music, pet adoptions, and free food and drinks. For more information, call Town & Country Veterinary Hospital at 227-7387.
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U-19 Bash at Chesterfield Amphitheater to showcase local bands we’ve looked up to and some of them have been very helpful in our understanding of what we are doing as musicians,” said Mohler. “It will be nice to have the opportunity to share our knowledge now as a band that is beginning to have success. “We also want to project to these younger bands that no matter where you are in your career, when it comes down to it, we are all just people.” Jordan added, “Really what we want to do is show that if you work hard enough and have fun with what you are doing, then the end result will always be yours and you can really own it.” The band says they’ll see a great deal of this attitude when working with Ewing at the show. “Steve has always been great to us,” Logan said, “and getting to open for The Urge has been one of the scariest, yet rewarding experiences we have encountered. We always jump on an opportunity to work with any of the band.” In addition to The Public, Clockwork and the School of Rock house band, many other bands are scheduled to perform. One of those bands, Irie Sun, comprised of Connor Low, 14, and Jesse Phillips, 17, won the 2014 West County Talent Bash in the Teen Solo category earlier this year and have played festivals, such as Lollapalooza, with the School of Rock All-Stars. In the grand finale, the School of Rock house band performs the music of Steve Ewing and Jon Anderson with the artists joining in. Typically, house band concerts feature the music of one well-known rock group. So far the band has performed the music of Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and The Police to name a few. But they agree that nothing compares to performing alongside the artists themselves.
By DAN BOEMEKE On Aug. 16, students of the local School of Rock franchise will take the stage at Chesterfield Amphitheater for the U-19 Bash, a 9.5-hour concert featuring the School of Rock house band, students’ own bands and special guests Jon Anderson of Yes and Steve Ewing of The Urge. For many of the school’s students this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not only will the students’ bands be billed with these two highly accomplished guest artists, but members of the school will form the backing band for each artist. Scott Rinaberger, owner of the St. Louis franchise of School of Rock, says the opportunity students have to work with the guest artists is helpful on a multitude of levels. Students gain the experience of rehearsing under a deadline. At the same time, they are held to the standards of the original composer and performer of the music, typically the hardest standard to meet. Additionally, working closely with the guest artists may help the students understand the creative process and help them develop a process of their own.
A showcase for local talent The Public, consisting of Dylan Andersen (vocals), Jack Boly (guitar), Jack Heet (drums) and Harrison Snyder (bass), all age 14, is one of the local bands scheduled to perform at the U-19 Bash. The band has been playing together for about a year. They say their involvement in School of Rock has been instrumental to the band as that is where the relationship with drummer Jack Heet was initially formed. They bring to the table a sound influenced by everything from classic rock artists such as The Who and Pink Floyd, to more recent grunge bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains. Although they have performed at The Pageant in the past, they said there is always a bit of pre-show anxiety. “It is always a little intimidating when you know that everyone is watching (and) the pressure is really on,” Snyder said. But the band says that it’s the pressure that pushes their limits and helps them put on a “killer performance.” In addition to pushing personal limits, opportunities such as the U-19 Bash also help the band gain experience working with soundboard engineers, lighting techs and everyone else involved with such productions. The band says the experience has really helped them respect everything it takes to put on a good show. While The Public is on the first rungs of success’ ladder, Clockwork has climbed
Clockwise from top: Clockwork, Jon Anderson of Yes, The School of Rock house band, The Public (photos courtesy of local bands and School of Rock)
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The not-for-profit U-19 Bash, which benefits the Rock School Scholarship Fund, considerably closer to fame. will take place rain or shine. Tennessee. An indie rock band out of the St. Charles Tickets are $10 and may be purchased Unlike many of the other groups perarea, Clockwork is a three piece power trio forming at the U-19 Bash, the members online at ticketmaster.com, The Pageant that consists of brothers Jordan (guitar/ of Clockwork are not students at School box office, or the Chesterfield Amphithevocals) and Logan (bass/vocals) Slone of Rock, but they are role models. They ater on the day of the show. Tickets will and drummer Logan Mohler. Their sound have been asked to play, because they are a continue to be available throughout the has been described as “harmony-drenched young band that has reached a good amount event, however, Rinaberger hopes that alternative rock” and they have performed of success in their short time together and people will come for the the entire day. The Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veton a national scale, sharing the stage may serve as as living proof that hard work eran’s Place Drive, is located inside Cheswith acts such as Chuck Berry, The Urge, and dedication can pay off. and Brett Michaels of Poison. The band Knowing that almost all of the musicians terfield Central Park. For more information about the event, released a full studio album entitled “Out at the event will be looking up to them is a visit ballwin.Schoolofrock.com or chesterto Sea” in 2013 and is currently working different kind of feeling, they said. on another studio effort out of Nashville, “We have played with a lot of bands that fieldamphitheater.com.
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St. Louis native Geoffrey Louis Koch performs Aug. 15 at Old Rock House.
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CONCERTS Brian Owens, Aug. 7, The Sheldon REO Speedwagon and Chicago, Aug. 8, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Happy Together, Aug. 9, The Family Arena Jolie Holland, Aug. 9, Blueberry Hill Spin the Bottle, Aug. 9, Chesterfield Amphitheater Miley Cyrus, Aug. 10, Scottrade Center Earth, Wind & Fire, Aug. 11, Peabody Opera House Under the Influence of Music, Aug. 12, Verizon Amphitheater OK GO, Aug. 13, Old Rock House Curtis Salgado, Aug. 14, Old Rock House Umphrey’s McGee, Aug. 15, The Fox Theatre Ingrid Michaelson, Aug. 16, The Pageant School of Rock U-19 Bash, Aug. 16, Chesterfield Amphitheater Katy Perry: The Prismatic Tour World Tour, Aug. 17, Scottrade Center Nickel Creek, Aug. 18, The Pageant
Katy Perry performs at the Scotttrade Center on Aug. 17.
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Jason Aldean is on stage at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater for two shows, Aug. 22-23.
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Made from scratch is Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders recipe for ‘deliciousness’ By SUZANNE CORBETT Any successful business demands a solid foundation. At Bellacino’s that foundation is built on dough – pizza and bread dough that is. “If you have a good base you can build on it. That’s one of our slogans,” said Valerie Worley, who with husband, Craig, continues to build success at their Town & Country Bellacino’s franchise. “Our foundation is our dough, which we make from scratch and bake fresh everyday. Other sandwich/pizza shops don’t bake from scratch anymore. Most get in frozen dough. We’re here at seven in the morning making our pizza and bread dough up fresh every day.” Topping the best-seller pizza list is Bellacino’s Chicken Alfredo, built on its signature homemade New York-style crust, painted with a creamy rich Alfredo sauce and layered with marinated broiled chicken, onions and a fourcheese blend. Carnivores will appreciate Bellacino’s Meat
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Peachy goodness from start to finish It’s August and that means peaches – fresh from the tree and dripping with sweetness. It’s hard to resist eating them raw or baking them into a cobbler or pie – that is until you read these mouthwatering recipes from the Georgia Peach Growers Council. (Psst: The recipes work just as well with locally grown fruit.) Creole Wings with Peach Mustard Sauce Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings 4 cloves garlic - minced 2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup lemon juice
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Peach Mustard Sauce 1/2 cup peach jam 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons pimiento - diced 1 Georgia peach, peeled, pitted & pureed 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
PAPAGIANIS, from page 26 that I had no clue what he was saying,” Papagianis said. “So, he acted-out his communication instead. He pointed to the boys and stood as though he were kicking the soccer ball in his hand. Then he grabbed an invisible steering wheel and intimated that they were driving to play sports. Off I went. I became a member of the Congo’s.” Messel became an important figure in his life, but there were others, too. Pete Trena, who later became soccer coach for Southwest High, helped Messel. “He trained us in critical soccer skills and taught us that there was more to sports than just pounding out goals and emitting lots of energy,” Papagianis said. “Pete showed us the value of the skills and the strategy to use them. The exposure to Pete’s lessons was an eye opener and the training became a metaphor for an approach to life.” Papagianis went to Southwest, now the Central Visual/Performing Arts High School. “It was an excellent school,” Papagianis said. “It had good academics. Going there was like a throwback to the 1950s.” The school didn’t have a soccer program until Papagianis was a sophomore. Back then, soccer was a winter sport. “You could play football and then go into soccer in those days,” Papagianis said. “It was different then. I played baseball in the
spring. You played all the sports then.” He was a halfback in football. He also kicked extra points and field goals. Papagianis said he believes he was one of the first in St. Louis to kick soccer-style. He got that from Pete Gogolak, the first NFL kicker to do that. Papagianis went on to become the St. Louis metropolitan football scoring leader in his senior year and had many scholarship offers in football, including Notre Dame. “I (turned) down Notre Dame,” Papagianis said. “Back then, if you were a good soccer player, you didn’t leave St. Louis. You played at Saint Louis University, but I got an academic scholarship to Harvard. My family as a group decided I’d go there. It was an eye-opening experience for a kid from Dogtown.” Once he got to Harvard, he found out the football team “wasn’t that great.” “I didn’t know how I could play for a team like that,” Papagianis said. “It just wasn’t for me. I walked across the street and played soccer. I volunteered to join the team and they accepted me.” He excelled as a striker. In a crushing 7-2 win over Dartmouth, Papagianis scored three goals and tallied three assists. His 21 points – 13 goals and eight assists – in seven Ivy League games stood as league record for many years.
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For peach mustard sauce: In saucepan, melt jam over low heat; stir in peach puree, mustard, pimiento and vinegar. Serve separately for dipping. Cream Cheese Peach Tart Ingredients For crust: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), melted 2 cups self-rising flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans For filling: 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces Neufchatel or regular cream cheese, softened 2 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla For topping: 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons peach gelatin 1 cup cold water 2-3 medium peaches, peeled and thinly sliced Special equipment: 9-inch springform pan with removable bottom
crust begins to brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven to cool. Beat cream on medium speed until soft peaks form; set aside. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy; fold in whipped cream. Spread mixture on top of crust and refrigerate while preparing topping. In a medium saucepan set over mediumhigh heat, combine sugar, flour, gelatin and water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and clear, about 8 minutes; set Preparation aside to cool. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange peach slices on top of tart and In a large bowl or food processor, com- pour cooled gelatin mixture over peaches, bine butter, flour, and pecans until smooth. using a rubber scrapper to spread evenly. Pour batter into a greased springform pan Cover with plastic wrap and chill until set and place on a baking sheet. Bake until before serving, at least 4 hours.
Harvard won Ivy League and New England soccer titles and the team participated in the soccer Final Four more than once during his college years. “Over those four incredible years, I embraced the value of team,” Papagianis said. “I had never experienced collective excellence and the greater good of a united effort. Looking back, I can recall breaking out into applause while playing because of a brilliant play. These teammates inspired me to work harder.” Papagianis became an All-American as a senior in 1973. “I was the scoring champ at Harvard. It was an excellent time,” he said. He humbly added, “I just lucked into it, but I’m glad I did. Immediately after graduation, he was selected to play in the first East/West AllAmerican All Star game as his team’s captain, no less. There he met another inspirational person in Mike Gomez. “He was a soccer player himself and selected to help coach this historical event because he embodied excellence and he was known to build great teams,” Papagianis said. “Mike inspired us as individuals, and we were victorious. After the game, we parted ways and Mike became one the world’s prominent stone sculptors. After college Papagianis was drafted by the Montreal Olympics.
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(BPT) - More and more homeowners are embarking upon home improvement projects, spending nearly $200 billion a year on home renovations, according to the National Association of Home Builders. If you’re looking to make some home improvements without breaking the bank, spend smartly and invest time and money now into the projects that will pay back later. Curb appeal When it comes to first impressions, house hunters first notice curb appeal, or lack thereof. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, curb appeal is important to 71 percent of homebuyers. So beautify the outdoor space to attract possible buyers by focusing on small exterior improvements that’ll pay off big like planting seasonal shrubs, painting the front door, refreshing a rusty mailbox or replacing old porch lighting with updated fixtures. These minor details will make a major and lasting statement. At the very least, you should clean the yard of any debris, trim trees and spread mulch in planting beds. Take outdoor renovations to the next level by transforming the look of your home completely with a fresh coat of paint. “To select the right colors for your home, view siding colors as an exterior project tool that both turns a home into a showpiece and increases its value,” says Leslie Harrington, executive director of The Color Association of the United States. Consider the neighborhood as a whole. Think about the next-door neighbor and the homes down the street. Regardless of the neighborhood, the streetscape - sizes and facades of homes, landscape architecture, balance of light and shade - plays a role in creating an idyllic neighborhood and affects the value of individual homes and communities, overall. The natural surroundings also play a significant part in color selection. You can also increase the value of your home by giving your siding material an overhaul. Remodeling Magazine suggests replacing aluminum and vinyl siding with a durable fiber-cement mixture, which will recoup about 88 percent of its cost upon resale. It resists fire, rotting, moisture and termites – all potential hazards that could otherwise end up costing thousands. Selecting the right combination of colors
for a home varies, but a good rule of thumb is to use three to six, depending on the siding and trim of the home. A best practice is to avoid selecting more than two siding colors, one trim color and one accent color for features like doors and shutters. A home’s visual balance can be disrupted by color hues that don’t mix or match. The eye is naturally drawn to light colors, so consider pairing a brighter, lighter garage door with a darker siding shade. Contractors, builders or remodelers can help guide homeowners on choosing multiple siding colors and trim hues that not only create a classic look for a home, but also help it blend in with its surrounding environment. Bed, bath and beyond As house hunters head indoors, there are a few things that are likely to increase a sale. Most tend to look at kitchens and baths first. Experts recommend timeless fixtures instead of trendy ones since they hold their own over time and appeal to buyers who favor both contemporary and classic looks. Don’t waste your money on fancy fixtures and features – they rarely make or break a sale. Most people seem to think that a huge kitchen overhaul is necessary to snag interested buyers. However, Remodeling Magazine reports that you’ll actually recoup 8.5 percent more of the costs of a minor kitchen renovation compared to a major kitchen renovation. So instead of redoing the kitchen completely, accomplish a few minor DIY kitchen updates like changing out faucets and lighting fixtures, painting cabinets, adding new hardware to drawers and cabinets, and replacing old appliances with newer (and often more energy-efficient) models. Experts also say that adding an attic bedroom and finishing the basement are two of the largest renovations that give you the best return on your investment, allowing you to recoup more than 84 percent and nearly 78 percent of the cost, respectively. Before jumping into complicated or expensive DIY projects, take a moment to assess which ones are worth your time and money. No matter what updates you end up doing, it’s always a good idea to regularly assess the value of your home. This will assure you’re asking for an appropriate return on investment when you finally decide to put it on the market.
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