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Attacking achievement New York’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, like so many others who call themselves “progressive,” is gung-ho to solve social problems. In fact, he is currently on a crusade to solve an educational problem that doesn’t exist, even though there are plenty of other educational problems that definitely do exist.

The non-existent problem is the use of tests to determine who gets admitted to the city’s three most outstanding public high schools – Stuyvesant, Bronx Science and Brooklyn Tech. These admissions tests have been used for generations, and the students in these schools have had spectacular achievements for generations.

The achievements of these students include many Westinghouse Science awards, Intel Science awards and – in later life – Pulitzer Prizes and multiple Nobel Prizes. Graduates of Bronx Science alone have gone on to win five Nobel Prizes in physics. There also are Nobel Prize winners from Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a motto that Mayor de Blasio and many other activist politicians pay no attention to. He is out to curtail charter schools, which include schools that have achieved outstanding education results for poor minority students – students who cannot get even adequate results in all too many of the other public schools.

What is wrong with charter schools and with elite high schools like Stuyvesant, Bronx Science and Brooklyn Tech?

Despite their educational achievements, they have political problems.

The biggest political problem is that the teachers’ unions don’t like them – and the teachers’ unions are the 800-pound gorilla among the special interests in Bill de Blasio’s Democratic Party.

The next biggest political problem is that people who don’t pass the tests for the elite public high schools don’t want to have to pass tests to get in.

Their politicians have been denouncing these admissions tests for decades, and so have various other ethnic community “leaders.” These include spokesmen for “civil rights” organizations, who think their civil rights include getting into these elite schools, whether they qualify or not.

Finally, there are the intelligentsia, who all too often equate achievement with privilege. In times past, such people

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called Stuyvesant “a free prep school for Jews” and “a privileged little ivory tower.”

That was clever, but cleverness is not wisdom. Back in those days, Jewish youngsters were over-represented among the students at all three elite public high schools. Today it is Asian students who are a majority at those same schools.

There are more than twice as many Asians as whites in all three schools.

Black and Hispanic students are rare at all three elite public high schools – and becoming rarer.

Many among the intelligentsia and politicians express astonishment that the ethnic makeup of these schools is so different from the demographic makeup of the city.

But such differences between groups are common in countries around the world. In each country there are people who say that it is strange – and demand a “solution” to this “problem.”

In Malaysia in the 1960s, for example, before group quotas were established at the country’s universities, students from the Chinese minority earned more than 400 engineering degrees, while students from the Malay majority earned just four.

When a university was established in 19th century Romania, there were more German students than Romanian students, and most of the professors were German. The same was true for most of the 19th century at the university established in Estonia.

In none of these cases did the group that was over-represented have any power to discriminate against groups that were under-represented.

If racism is the reason why there are so few blacks in Stuyvesant High School, then why were blacks a far higher proportion in Stuyvesant in earlier times, as far back as 1938? Was there less racism in 1938? Was there less poverty among blacks in 1938?

We know that there were far fewer black children raised in single-parent homes back then, and there was far less social degeneracy represented by things like “gangsta rap.” If Mayor de Blasio wants to solve real problems, let him take these on.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Work with me’ To the Editor: The president keeps pleading with Congress and the Republicans to work with him on immigration, along with other matters that plague our country. Perhaps he should be pleading with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to work with the House of Representatives.

The House has passed many bipartisan bills, including immigration reforms, but Sen. Reid refuses to bring them up for vote.

The stack keeps getting higher.

So how can the president get in front of a group of people and mislead them by saying the Republicans won’t work with him? It is Sen. Reid who won’t work with him by way of the House.

The president even mentions “hate” in his speeches. Maybe some people hate him personally, but I think most people don’t.

They just hate how he is illegally transforming our country.

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Responding to ‘Border Madness’ To the Editor: Sending children back to a life of siege is what borders on madness.

In recent weeks, America has been subjected to an influx of undocumented aliens from Central America, a large percentage of which have been young children.

In his July 30th article, Thomas Sowell articulates that, without a comprehensive immigration policy, America cannot control its borders. I could not agree more.

However, we have been unsuccessful to date at constructing said policy due to Republican intransigence.

Sowell also makes the following statements: “We have no way of knowing how many of those children are carrying what diseases that will spread to our children.

And we already know, from studies of American children, that those who are raised without fathers in the home have a high probability of becoming huge, expensive problems for taxpayers in the years ahead, and a mortal danger to others. … During the era of epidemics that swept across Europe in centuries past, people fleeing from those epidemics often spread the diseases to the places to which they fled.”

These statements are horrendous overexaggerations and scare tactics. They are equivalent to another off-the-wall statement attributed to Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN) who indicated

that the United States government wants 3000 innocent people, including firefightWas the young man that was shot an to use thousands of undocumented immi- ers and police officers? What were the angel that was “just walking down the grants for medical experiments. Really? chances U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords would street minding his own business?” ProbThe facts are that most of these children be shot in a parking lot in broad daylight? ably not. A relative of the boy was quoted are fleeing poverty, oppression, mental and The chances in each case were extraordi- as saying he was not an angel. Yes, I heard physical exploitation, lack of education – a narily slim, yet each event, and many others this personally. Do people really think that lack of a future. Their Central American like these, have occurred. The response the young man was simply standing there governments have failed them and they are of conscientious individuals, companies with his hands up and the officer shot him searching for a home where they have a and government is to put procedures and to death? Really? chance at a productive life. Fifty thousand equipment in place to prevent a recurrence.

Should Trayvon Martin be brought up immigrants added to a country that allows If the opportunity exists to shore up as a comparison? Nope. The killer in that approximately one million documented security within the constraints of the incident was found innocent after one day immigrants to enter each year is a small budget, then to do anything else would be of jury deliberations on a case that was addition; roughly 1,000 people per state. irresponsible. massive in the national media and influAt the very least we need to give these We all know about TSA and I suspect enced by our president and his staff. That’s people a chance to cite their case to an the Kirkwood City Council chamber has a a bad example and should not be used. immigration judge and not expedite their number of security enhancements in place.

Should the police officer be ”brought repatriation.

The security enhancement that Monarch to justice”? Absolutely, if he was in the Most Americans are immigrants or chil- put in place, and others like it, may pos- wrong. There is a due process for that and dren of immigrants. Whatever happened sibly save lives. the feds are involved. to our open arms policy as inscribed on As a taxpayer in the fire district, I What about all this racism that exists the Statue of Liberty? “Give me your tired, applaud the board’s foresight in recogniz- everywhere? Well, it doesn’t – at least not your poor, your huddled masses yearning ing this. Shame on the Monarch captain for at the ground level with most, real people. to breathe free.” failing to recognize his obligation to pro- I was recently selected for jury duty and What would you want for your child if tect life and property in the name of trying the process gave me a little more hope for you lived in such an environment? to further the union cause. mankind. There was an excellent crossPaul Summers Rick Gans section of America selected, and it wasn’t a Chesterfield Chesterfield pretty case. Black, white, hispanic, middle eastern, men, women – and they all were very objective about the case, how they Security issues in Monarch Reflections on Ferguson would or would not judge the defendant, To the Editor: etc. It was awesome. We’re all a lot more I am baffled. I was always under the To the Editor: alike than the folks in the media and those impression that our police officers and fireHere are some things to think about, committing crimes would have us believe. fighters were sworn to protect the public from a practical white dude who despises What can we all learn from this? We can and their fellow first responders. But I read racism and the current immature state of learn about all the steps that led up to this that a Monarch fire captain was suspended our society. young man’s death, and which ones could by the district’s Board of Directors for Your kids may or may not look like the have prevented it had different decisions publicly disclosing a security enhance- one that was shot. That is fine, however, been made. I reckon both the young man ment that was recently installed to protect that doesn’t mean your children are any- and the police officer could have prevented the district officers and board members. thing like him. Most commenting about this incident. This says nothing about fault, Further, I understand that he went so far him know nothing about him other than he to be clear. Prevention is quite different. as to make light of the district’s effort to was shot and killed. Stop comparing your If the limited amount we know so far is enhance security. Since this man is a union children to him. It’s just to pump people up. true, then: shop steward, perhaps this was done in an Should black folks be mad? Absolutely.

• when you are asked to do something by effort to make the board look bad.

They should be mad at the people that are a police officer, you comply and save your In my mind he was way out of line and committing “justice” crimes that make the questions or comments for an appropriate the board apparently felt the same way when police a little more wary in some commu- time, no matter how much you despise they suspended him for two days. I think he nities in the first place. them. They are authority figures in unineeds to re-evaluate his priorities and make Should white folks be mad? Absolutely. form whether you like it or not and they sure serving the citizens comes ahead of They should be mad at the same people as will shoot you if pushed far enough. Why serving the interests of the union he leads. the black folks. Take this on to any race push at all?

This Monarch captain may feel that you like.

• what was the police officer’s tone of taking precautions to prevent harm to life Was this about race? Probably not. Do voice when he addressed the young men? and property is unnecessary due to the you really think the officer shot the young Was it rude? If so, did it have to be? There unlikelihood that an attack would take man because he was black? If race is the was a great movie back in the 90s where place at a board meeting. only possible reason one sees behind inter- Robert Duvall taught Sean Penn a lot about What were the chances someone would actions between different races, it will successful police work in the rough areas walk into the Kirkwood City Council always be about race. I promise. of L.A., and he was spot on. The lesson Are police officers over-stepping their was to make friends with those that you chambers in 2008, kill six people and wound two others including a reporter? authority more today than they have in the really aren’t after to get to those you are.

Moreover, what were the chances anyone past? Not sure, but if all you do is watch Probably could have been applied here. would board three airplanes and crash social media and the news, you’re bound Deryk Rieves them into office buildings killing over to think so.

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You get this paper in your mailbox on Wednesday or Thursday, but we actually send it to the printer on the previous Friday. While that piece of information may not seem particularly interesting, it is relevant.

We like to think that the delay in our publication forces us to make sure our stories include both information and perspective, that they are not forced by the constraints of the 24/7 news cycle – or the even more demanding need to be the first to send a tweet about some topic or another. At times, this perspective is a blessing. Other times, it is a curse.

It seems that the events in Ferguson, Missouri, over the last week and a half, have been fueled by raw emotion – emotion that lacks perspective. We could not help but think that most all of the events would have turned out differently if any of the people involved had considered what their actions would have looked like five days later.

As we are writing this editorial, Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson has just released the name of the police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown. He also released surveillance photos from a “strong arm robbery” that occurred at an unnamed convenience store minutes before the shooting. These photos seem to show Brown actively participating in the robbery, grabbing and intimidating the clerk at the store. The police report that the suspects stole some Swisher Sweet cigars.

Thursday night, the night before we wrote this, was the most peaceful night in Ferguson since the shooting. Missouri State Highway Patrol had been placed in charge of policing the area. Members of the Highway Patrol handed out bottles of water to protesters. They talked to them. They let the protesters protest. Nobody looted, and there were no reports of violence.

On Wednesday night, two days before we wrote this, St. Louis County police used tear gas on a news crew in Ferguson. They arrested two reporters who were stationed at a McDonalds. They arrested a St. Louis alderman named Antonio French. The night was anything but peaceful. Ferguson looked and felt like a war zone.

On Tuesday night, three days before we

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On Sunday night, five days before we wrote this, looters ravaged Ferguson. A QuickTrip convenience store was burned to the ground. A tire store was looted and completely cleaned out. The man who owned the tire store worried that his business was finished, that he would never recover. Rioters looted a Walmart and a Shoe Carnival.

On Saturday, six days before we wrote this, Michael Brown died on a street in Ferguson.

It is difficult to imagine that perspective would not have altered these events.

The shooting, the looting and rioting, the police response, the release of information, the violence; for those of us not immediately involved it all seems so senseless. Put another way, it appears that it all lacks perspective.

Did the Highway Patrol do a “better job” than the St. Louis County Police? Or did they just benefit from perspective and the passing of time? It certainly seems like the latter.

On Friday, the day we wrote this, it seemed that tensions were rising to alarming levels in Ferguson once again.

People were having an immediate, emotional response to the release of the officer’s name and the robbery photos. The live video from Ferguson and the tweets started to look a lot more like Tuesday or Wednesday than they did like Thursday.

We sincerely hope that the people of Ferguson and the police in Ferguson take the time to consider what this newsmagazine has to consider when we print on a Friday a newspaper that will be read on the following Wednesday.

We hope they consider the lessons of the last week, possibly even looking at them in reverse order, the same way we presented them above. They will see that perspective is an aid, and immediacy can be a horrible curse.

On Friday morning, as we are writing this, we are hopeful. We are praying for the police officers and the people of Ferguson. We are hopeful, but we are very, very scared that perspective will lose out to raw emotion once again.

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Available only to private, single-family ticipation, is 5.05 percent while the anticiThe alarm was received about 8 p.m. on residential properties in which residents pated interest on the refinancing is expected Aug. 13 and firefighters from Metro West have been diagnosed with a medical con- to be below 3.5 percent, according to Craig and the Monarch and West County EMS dition limiting their ability to remove White, Chesterfield’s finance director. and fire protection districts responded to snow, the program will be offered when Approximately $8.535 million remains the blaze in the 800 block of Rauscher the official snow accumulation exceeds outstanding of the $10.245 million in two inches during any single storm.

Drive in Ballwin. certificates of participation in the original Windrow removal at qualified, approved issues, made in 2009.

The fire was ruled accidental and there locations will begin only after snow and were no injuries.

The refinancing involves a lease-purDestroyed were a 1932 Ford pick-up and ice removal is completed on public streets chase arrangement under which the city is two 1966 Mustangs – a convertible and a and at city facilities. leasing its parks administration building, Requests for the service must be submit- maintenance facility and the athletic comcoupe. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to the nearby residence. ted in writing to the city’s public works plex from Wells Fargo Bank in exchange division. Applications must be received at for the principal amount of the certificates. least 14 days before a storm to allow for CHESTERFIELD Chesterfield makes semiannual payreview, coordination and planning. ments for the lease and the city will retain City to open ‘windrows’ for Further information is available at ownership of the properties when the debt physically-challenged residents Chesterfield City Hall. Forms also can is paid off in 2031.

The city of Chesterfield will help dis- be obtained online at chesterfield.mo.us/ Part of the original issue included Build abled and other physically challenged formsandpermits.

America Bonds subsidized by the fedresidents this winter by removing driveway

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McCutchen insisted that planning on the proposed park has been underway for more than two years, though officials are still looking for an appropriate location.

While two potential sites were at one time identified for the park – at Green Pines Elementary School and in Hickory Manor subdivision – and four owners of vacant property were asked if they would donate or sell tracts, the only property offered to the city was not in an appropriate location, said Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning and parks.

“Even if there was a consensus on location, it’s unlikely we’d be able to spend money on the project this year,” City Administrator Dan Dubruiel said. He said funding could be included in the 2015 budget for the project.

McCutchen argued that “we’ve put a lot of time and effort into park planning, and we need to come up with a design for the park.”

Vujnich insisted that, by the time design, engineering and location are finalized and approvals come in from various utility companies, the city could start on construction no earlier than spring of 2015. “But we will keep the momentum moving on the project,” he said.

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Only Councilmember Glen De Hart (Ward 1) was opposed, while Councilmembers Ed Marshall (Ward 2) and David Sewell (Ward 6) were absent.

Dan Dubruiel, who has been Wildwood’s city administrator for more than 10 years, has announced that he will retire effective Sept. 26.

The approval is conditioned on the firm’s principal co-owner, Heidi Voorhees, directing and serving as primary contact with the city during the search, as well as the firm agreeing not to directly recruit the person selected as city administrator or any other city staff person for another post in the future.

However, the council also on Aug. 11 postponed a vote on another resolution that would have provided for an unnamed, interim city administrator to be appointed by the city between Dubruiel’s retirement and appointment of a new permanent city administrator.

De Hart unsuccessfully asked that the vote on hiring the executive search firm be postponed until the end of the year, to see what might happen if an interim appointment is made and how it works out.

Council approves payment for City Hall improvements To address various concerns with construction of the new City Hall building, Wildwood’s City Council voted 12 to 2 on Aug. 11 on a resolution authorizing up to $24,365 in payments for additional services and expense reimbursement provided by the Wildwood Collaborative Architects, led by the firm Powers Bowersox Associates Inc. Councilmembers Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) and Randy Ladd (Ward 2) were opposed while Councilmembers Ed Marshall (Ward 2) and David Sewell (Ward 6) were absent.

City officials have worked since last year to address the issue of excessive noise in parts of city hall, which opened early last year.

Of particular concern are the acoustics within the two-level lobby area of the building where sounds reverberate off the hard surface walls and floors, officials have said. Also of concern are the acoustics in the second floor open office work areas where there are high ceilings.

Wildwood Collaborative Architects was used by the city for architectural and engineering services, including construction engineering, for the original city hall

building construction, at a cost of up to $570,000. However, the architects submitted an additional invoice to the city in January for additional services performed during construction.

City officials negotiated down the amount of an original, higher invoice, City Administrator Dan Dubruiel said in making a case for the payment authorization. But not all councilmembers were happy with the negotiation.

“I think realistically the architects should have taken quite a bit more responsibility in this,” Ladd said. “The firm should have been more accountable for some of the design flaws in this building.”

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Chesterfield Arts programming still in limbo following council meeting

By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The Chesterfield City Council wants to find some middle ground to maintain its support for the arts, or more specifically, Chesterfield Arts, the nonprofit organization that bears the city’s name.

Already the city has rejected the idea of spending $250,000 to purchase from Chesterfield Arts the “San Marco II,” equine sculptures that stand in front of city hall.

But, while the councilmembers and the mayor have rejected the purchase of the sculptures, it seems clear that they do not want to let Chesterfield Arts’ programming, including classes for individuals with disabilities, local performances, gallery exhibitions and contests – simply fade into oblivion due to financial problems.

Chesterfield Arts recently has announced plans to cut back its activities due to the need to vacate the building it has occupied for nearly a decade and a decline in funding from its various supporters. As things now stand, Chesterfield Arts has said it will continue to maintain and present its public art collection but has put on hold all other functions.

In comments to the council, Chesterfield Arts President Mary Brown said the suggested price of $250,000 for the “San Marco II” sculptures is well below the artworks’ actual value and that the money would be used to pay current bills and fund a revised business plan.

At its Aug. 4 meeting, the council engaged in a lengthy discussion that was preceded by public comments – most of which were in favor of the city providing additional financial help to the nonprofit Chesterfield Arts organization.

Among those in favor of providing additional supports for Chesterfield Arts was Alan Politte, who declared that the organization “has done a great job.” Resident Wendy Geckeler also endorsed the organization for what it has accomplished over the years. And Richard Corbet said he believes it is the city’s responsibility to come up with a plan for the future of Chesterfield Arts’ program – a point with which Mayor Bob Nation disagreed.

Resident Jack Hynes objected to using public funds to pay for activities of private nonprofit organizations. In response, Councilmember Barry Flachsbart (Ward

1) reminded those in attendance that Chesterfield Arts has a contract with the city to help pay for its art programs and receives $100,000 annually for that work.

Janet Strate said she supports Chesterfield Arts because of its impact on her immediate family. She described how her son, who has Down syndrome, has benefited from the organization’s activities.

“Our son’s language, (knowledge of) numbers and fine motor skills showed a very noticeable improvement when he participated in their programs,” she said.

In a later interview she added, “It wasn’t something we expected, but I think it shows how these programs can help individuals with disabilities.”

Unanimously, the councilmembers at the Aug. 4 meeting favored the city’s continued support for arts programming, but views differed as to what form that backing should take.

Following the discussion, Councilmember Connie Fults (Ward 4) made another motion for the city to purchase the “San Marco II” sculptures. She stressed that the nonprofit has had a successful record of promoting not only

the arts in Chesterfield but also the city itself; however, the motion failed for lack of a second.

Councilmember Dan Hurt (Ward 3) argued that the issue does not involve not wanting an arts program, but rather how the city should go about it. He recommended that city staff be directed to study the feasibility of hiring an arts manager in the parks department to coordinate artsrelated activities in the community.

In response, Fults said the city government’s takeover of the program would be “a huge step backward.”

City administrator Mike Herring noted that the council typically operates on a committee basis and that the matter should be handled that way. But other councilmembers objected to that approach unless the committee was the council as a whole.

Although there was no vote on the action, the idea of having staff study and report on options for maintaining an arts program prevailed.

Nation said a master plan for arts in the city remains; however, whether that effort will involve Chesterfield Arts or another entity remains to be seen.

Wildwood Council to vote on additional solar panel legislation

By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Wildwood’s City Council is set to vote on Aug. 25 on final approval for legislation that would call for additional regulations on use of residential solar panel arrays.

The council gave first-round approval to the legislation on Aug. 11.

The proposal would require a conditional use permit from the city for all new ground-mounted solar panel arrays anywhere on a property, as well as all new rooftop solar panel arrays on the front of a home and visible from any adjacent or adjoining roadway. Existing solar panel systems would be “grandfathered,” and the new regulations would not apply, according to Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning and parks.

“The intent is not to prohibit these arrays but to provide more scrutiny of some of these structures that would create more impact,” Vujnich said. “We want to ensure placement is done using good planning practices.”

An issue arose when ground-mounted panels at a home in the 18300 block of Rieger Road led to concerns on installation by the city and by a neighbor of the property. The homeowner had wanted to put the ground-mounted system within his setback as close to his westernmost boundary line as he could, but he was denied a variance from the Board of Adjustment to put the system within 30 feet of the property line. Eventu-

ally, he did end up putting the solar panels within the setback area but also removed a large area of trees in the setback to accommodate it, which prompted a neighbor to call the city.

Vujnich said the landowner has been told by the city to relocate the array, removing it from the setback, but the owner is waiting until fall to replant trees.

Typically, ground-mounted systems are larger, of greater height and can cause more stormwater runoff issues than roofmounted systems, Vujnich has said.

The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing in June, recommended the conditional use permit be obtained in these two instances, to allow posting the property, as well as notifying neighbors, and to allow for additional opportunities for input on solar array placement, size and other factors.

Rooftop solar panel arrays on the rear of a home and not visible from a road would follow the same accessory application process as today under the proposal.

All solar installations must comply with any applicable subdivision indentures or declarations, rather than a previous form of the legislation that required them to be approved by the homeowners association. That means the city’s law would not supplant subdivision requirements, Vujnich said.

Some area residents voiced concerns about the city’s plans.

Frances Babb, of Clarkson Valley, lives near the Wildwood border and has been involved in litigation with her own city for more than two years over plans to install 100 solar panels on her property.

She said she opposed Wildwood’s proposal, calling it inconsistent with the city’s master plan, which encourages sustainable practices.

“I encourage you to continue down the path of making solar accessible and available to all residents, no matter the direction their home faces or if they have a NIMBY (not in my back yard) for a neighbor,” she said. “Learn from the mistakes of Clarkson

Valley, don’t repeat them.”

Louise Belt, owner of the Rieger Road home, told the council that her family hadn’t known about the city’s rules against cutting down trees in the setback.

“We love our solar array, which saves us $300 a month on our electric bill, and we cut down the trees only to get the sun on the panels,” she said. “We’re making an effort to replant trees to hide the concrete base of the panels while still allowing the panels to get as much sun as possible.”

She said she opposed the legislation that would further scrutinize arrays if they are visible from roads.

But Vujnich said, “The additional scrutiny is to ensure solar arrays won’t cause undue impact on surrounding properties.”

He also noted that Wildwood has a strong track record on encouraging sustainability.

Councilmember Greg Stine (Ward 7) said he supported the city’s effort.

“The objective of solar companies is not necessarily aesthetics, they’re focused on installing as many panels as soon as possible,” he said. “We need protections to make sure solar arrays match our master plan intent and zoning practices.”

An attempt by Councilmember Jeffrey Levitt (Ward 7), to delay final approval of the legislation until further review by a council subcommittee working on sustainability issues, did not receive council support.

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The vote came after some business owners and others questioned an earlier version of changes that would affect use of temporary banners.

Councilmembers Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) and Jim Bowlin (Ward 6) opposed the changes, while Ed Marshall (Ward 2) and David Sewell (Ward 6) were absent.

Since May, the Council’s Planning/Economic Development/Parks subcommittee had further reviewed proposed changes and suggested a modification, said Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning and parks.

The overall sign code changes will affect, among other things, the number of monument signs that will be allowed for large tracts of land with entrances on multiple major roads and the types of institutions that are allowed to use temporary banner signs. The amount of time they can be posted will be limited to no more than a cumulative 50 days per year with no “blackout” time during which banners would have to be removed.

Banners can now also be used outside the commercial district for institutions such as schools and churches.

According to Vujnich, violations of the city’s current limit on the use of these banners have been common, with many businesses and institutions exceeding the time limit and using banners too often.

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Councilmembers amended the proposal to allow use of an aerial photo – often found online – as well as a plat plan to let the city know where the sign would be located on the property.

McCutchen protested that the revised sign code could allow a lot more temporary signs, which she said was in opposition to the city’s intent of having a planned community.

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By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Residents of a Clarkson Valley subdivision made a show of force at the Aug. 6 Ellisville City Council meeting, objecting to the development of a Lion’s Choice restaurant in Ellisville’s Fountain Plaza.

The Lion’s Choice is set to go next to Clarkson Road at the far north end of Fountain Plaza and would be located in a lot approximately 36 feet from the property line of the nearest house on Clarkson Farm Drive, according to Ellisville City Manager Bill Schwer.

“In a perfect world, I think Ellisville would be better served with a professional, medical office there, in the long run,” Allison Otto, one of the Clarkson Farm residents, said during the public comments portion of the meeting. “If I can’t have that, I respectfully ask that it be moved further away from my home and a sound wall put in place.”

Scott Douglass, mayor of Clarkson Valley, also addressed the Ellisville council during public comments, and asked that the two cities work together for the sake of the residents.

“We have always had a good reception from this council whenever we’ve had something to discuss that involved both cities, and we really appreciate that,” Douglass said. “They have come to express and share with you their concerns about how this project could and would change their quality of life.”

Three Ellisville residents spoke as well; however, their comments were made in support of the new business.

“I hope that the staff and especially the council will do everything in your power to make Lion’s Choice in Ellisville a reality,” Ellisville resident Sandy McGrath said. “All the residents I’ve spoken with, my neighbors and people I know in Ellisville, are very happy to hear that Lion’s Choice is coming.”

Andy Ritter, the owner of the home to be nearest the Lion’s Choice, said he would not have an issue with the Lion’s Choice development, provided the store’s layout was flipped to put the drive-through farther away from the homes, and a sound wall and trees were put in place on a berm.

Other Clarkson Farm residents, including members on the subdivision’s Board of Trustees, shared Ritter’s sentiment.

“Where they have their building, and especially their drive-through, is intrusive.

It’s unfair, it’s unsafe and we don’t want it the way it’s laid out,” trustee Ron Corno said. “There are other ways they could lay that out that would be beneficial to us.”

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the council’s agenda.

The first, an ordinance to approve the revised site plan for the lot, was approved on first reading. Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1) objected to a second reading, tabling the discussion until the Aug. 20 council meeting.

The second, legislation that would issue a conditional use permit to Lion’s Choice for the operation of a drivethrough, was not voted on and also was tabled until the Aug. 20 meeting.

Mark Disper, president and CEO of Lion’s Choice, presented the development to the council. He proposed installing a 4-foot berm, a raised portion of land, with evergreen trees on top to soften the sounds and lights from the drive-through.

Disper said that Lion’s Choice is sensitive to the situation the residents are facing, but flipping the layout of the restaurant may create complications in terms of the delivery and trash trucks needed to service the Lion’s Choice.

“The entrance that comes right off Clarkson Road is very tight,” Disper said. “We can look into it, but I don’t think it can be.”

After a brief discussion between Disper and the council, Disper said the company would look at adding a 6-foot fence on top of the berm in addition to the evergreen trees.

Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul said he believes the Lion’s Choice will eventually be approved, since the citizens of Ellisville seem to be in favor of it. The challenge will be to create a middle ground between the developer and the Clarkson Farm residents.

“You want to try and make sure that their demands are met, but you want to make sure you don’t scare away the developer,” Paul said. “There’s got to be a happy compromise, otherwise I won’t support it.”

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The bond issue will require a 15-cent per $100 of assessed valuation property tax rate increase – an estimated $62 per year in residential taxes for the average homeowner.

Patty Bedborough, the district’s chief financial officer, said the bond issue will fund school safety and security, maintenance, repairs, improvements, renovations and additions, such as roof repairs, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, plumbing, electricity, accessibility, middle school science labs, furnishing and equipping schools, and technology and fine arts upgrades in aging school buildings, most of which are between 40 and 75 years old. If approved by voters, the projects would begin in the summer of 2015.

Passage of Prop S will require approval by 57.14 percent of voters.

According to district officials, the current (2013) residential tax rate of $4.07 per $100 of assessed valuation is the fourth lowest among 23 St. Louis County districts.

The tax increase would provide $282 million in capital funding through 2026, meaning the district would have enough revenue to be able to put two more bond issues before voters – both of $94 million and tentatively set for the 2018 and 2022 ballots – without requiring another tax increase, officials said.

More than 300 Parkway parents, staff, students and residents participated in a series of meetings as part of a 12- to 18-month study of capital needs, in which they helped identify priorities of need for school improvements, district officials have said. In addition, they provided feedback on draft project lists and helped determine the elements of the final proposal. A community-wide telephone opinion survey also was completed in February 2014, which helped to validate the categories of need and determine the level of community support for a bond issue.

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By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com After four failed votes, Rob Castle was selected on Aug. 7 as a new interim member of the Rockwood School District Board of Education.

By a vote of 4 to 1 – with Keith Kinder opposed and Matt Doell absent – Castle was selected from among Rob Castle a total of five residents who applied for the open board position.

Castle, 48, resides in unincorporated St. Louis County near Fenton and is the father of two Rockwood Summit High graduates and a current senior. He is set to take his oath of office during the Aug. 21 board meeting and will fill, until the April 2015 election, the board seat vacated by Jeffrey Morrell.

In addition to Castle, candidates who applied were Jaime Bayes, Laura Gunderson, Herman Kriegshauser and Dr. Steven Taff.

All were interviewed prior to voting, during 15-minute blocked interview sessions.

Castle and Bayes, who have both served as Rockwood District volunteers on various committees and in schools, emerged during later open board discussions as the top two candidates under consideration along with Gunderson.

Dissension arose during the voting after board member Dominque Paul said she was concerned about Bayes’ involvement with the recent campaign of board member Loralee Mondl.

“There’s no controversy – she’s my good friend and, yes, she ran my campaign,” Mondl said in response. “If that precludes her from serving the district, I’m willing to walk out the door. We should want to vote for someone because they’re right for the district.

She wants to serve and that has nothing to do with our friendship. I know what she’s put into this district.”

Board member Sherri Rogers said she agreed with Mondl on Bayes’ background and life experiences, but she and Paul later voted against both Castle and Bayes being on the board. Gunderson was eliminated with a 5 to 0 vote, and a second vote on Castle failed, with Mondl and Kinder opposed.

Brown suggested tabling further votes until Aug. 21, but District Superintendent Eric Knost recommended against doing so.

“We all come to times in our responsibilities when we need to sacrifice what an individual wants for the good of everyone,” he told the five board members at the meeting.

“You’ve been talking about two candidates you all thought were very good. Clearly, you can stalemate for a long time, but one of these two will end up as the next board member.”

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••• McCarthy always loved to draw and paint. In 1982 she began studying art with community classes and private lessons.

In 1995 she received her fine arts degree from the University of Oklahoma. She also holds a bachelor of arts degree in English education from UMSL. Landscapes – either real or imagined – are her inspiration, and while she uses other mediums, such as oil and pencil, her favorite is watercolor.

“I love the outdoors, the change of seasons and walking, so I’m never at a loss for subject matter,” McCarthy said. “Missouri is a beautiful state, with all the rivers, creeks and streams. I have water in many of my paintings.

“I’m inspired by atmosphere. Fog, vistas, snow, water and big expanses give me a chance to create both mystery and drama.

I especially love the high contrast that happens in snow and winter scenes.”

But it is not just nature’s beauty that McCarthy hopes to capture when she begins to paint.

“I want to paint more than a scene. I want to capture a feeling and an emotional response,” McCarthy explained. “I want people to find my work emotional and soothing without being sentimental.”

McCarthy is a signature member of the St. Louis Watercolor Society and both a juried member and board member of the Greater St. Louis Art Association. She has won numerous awards in juried shows and competitions from the Midwest to Maryland, including the Art Fair at Queeny Park where she has appeared for seven years and serves on the show committee.

She also is a sought-after workshop and class instructor. More of her work can be viewed online at maggiemccarthy.com.

••• The Art Fair at Queeny Park opens on Friday, Aug. 29 with hours from 6-9 p.m., continues on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 31, with hours from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

On display and for sale will be ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, digital art, mixed media and fiber art, jewelry, sculpture, wood and more. Rounding out the experience is wine tasting, live music, a food café, art activities for children and adults throughout the run of the show, and drawings for “art dollars” that can be spent at any booth.

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Now in its 36th year, the event showcases original works of fine art and fine craft with 140 juried artists from over 20 states will participating. Among them are Ballwin resident and fine art photographer James (Jim) Gray and painter Maggie McCarthy, of St. Charles.

Gray has been involved in photography most of his life – beginning in high school with an old Kodak camera.

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Among the local Grannie Annie authors and artists were (front row, from left): Cameron Roberts, Rachel Liang, Madison Nowotny, Alyssa Cannon, Abigail Ruckman and Preethi Sriraman; back row) Hannah Gao, Sydney Kinzy, Joshua C. Bowman, Neeve McMillin and Raphaella Zavaglia.

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‘Grannie Annie’ anthology publishes work of local students Seventeen local students were among the 48 students whose historical family stories or art were included in the “Grannie Annie, Vol. 9.”

Released in May, the anthology is published by The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration, a nonprofit organization based in St. Louis that invites students in grades four through eight to interview an older relative, write a story and submit it to the Grannie Annie Foundation for possible publication.

Students also are invited to illustrate their stories. After stories have been selected for publication additional illustrations are solicited from students in the St. Louis area.

Local published authors include John Burroughs student Victoria Sansone with “The Magical Box,” Parkway Central Middle student Hannah Gao with “Into the Mountains,” Parkway West Middle student Sydney Kinzy with “The Disk in the Sky,” Crestview Middle student Preethi Sriraman with “The Compound Wall,” Twin Oaks Christian stu-

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The 10 published local artists represented two schools. Joshua C. Bowman from Wren Hollow Elementary illustrated “Lost and Found,” while Twin Oaks Christian Academy students provided the balance of the illustrations from local artists.

Luke Allen illustrated the anthology’s cover, Christian Bigler illustrated “The Fire Bird,” Alyssa Cannon illustrated “Seagull, Sir,” Regan Carpenter illustrated “Lali–The Legend,” Teagan LeVar illustrated “The Magical Box,” Rachel Liang illustrated “The Disk in the Sky,” Madison Nowotny illustrated “Saving Tampa,” Cameron Roberts illustrated “Into the Mountains,” and Abigail Ruckman illustrated “Oh, Say Can You See.” The published authors and artists were invited to a book signing celebration at the Missouri History Museum on June 1 and had the opportunity to read their stories and discuss their illustrations.

Illustrations published in “Grannie Annie, Vol. 9,” will be exhibited at the Schlafly

A Court of Honor recently was held to recognize Samuel Stephens’ achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. Stephens wanted to create a project that promoted both chess and education. He designed and constructed a concrete bench with a chess board for Green Trails Elementary as his leadership service project.

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The scholarship includes a $1,500 stipend and Lievanos plans to use the funds to become a Kagan-certified trainer to enhance his students’ learning experience.

In addition, he will offer workshops and support to teachers across the district.

Earlier this year, Lievanos was named the Middle School and Parkway Teacher of the Year.

National Merit announces final group of awardees National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the final group of National Merit Scholarship winners. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.

Local recipients include from Chaminade College Preparatory: Jack C. Yungbluth; from John Burroughs: Sarah A. Lowe, Neal Arthur Shulman, Nikhil Das, Hanna C. Kime, Blake F. Maune, Hannah R. Rodgers and Ethan O. Mathew; from Eureka: Brennen L. Lummus; from Lafayette: Amy H. Cui and Anjana K. Renganathan; from Marquette: Brian M. Schibler, Caleb R. Singer and Nicholas J. Shields; from Parkway Central: Haochen Xu and Christopher H. Zhao; from Parkway South: Brian T. Cheng; from Parkway West: David E. McKnight; from St. Louis Priory: Charles M. Rapp; from St. John Vianney: Jack A. Lyons; from Thomas Jefferson, Vivek Yanamadala; from Visitation Academy: Gwyneth A. Pearson; and from Westminster Christian Academy: Rachel M. Rogers.

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Local schools welcome new teachers, staff Chesterfield Day School is pleased to announce the addition of three new faculty members for the 2014-2015 school year.

Danielle Lee will be joining the CDS faculty as a full-time librarian and as technology teacher for grades two through six.

Previously, Lee held a position at CDS as an assistant in the second and third grades from 2011 to 2013.

Puja Bhutani will be a new kindergarten and first-grade teacher with Lindsay Klasing.

She is a Montessori-certified teacher and has been a lead teacher at Children of Promise School since 2011.

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••• John F. Kennedy Catholic High welcomes Maggie Rossel as the new director of alumni relations and special events. She has been an active volunteer in the Kennedy Advancement Office, spearheading many activities and events.

Rossel joins the Kennedy staff as its third ‘08 alumnus. During her time at Kennedy, she was voted “Ms. JFK,” an award given yearly to a student who embodies the mission and values of Kennedy.

“Since graduation, I wanted to return to Kennedy and give back to the school that has given me so much. I never really left my school, but being at Kennedy every day will truly feel like home,” Rossel said.

Kennedy also welcomes Mark Clynes as the new director of enrollment. Clynes has taught in the private school setting for 27 years, including the last seven years at McKendree University. He hopes to bring his experience and recruitment techniques to Kennedy.

••• Westminster Christian Academy has hired John Sarra, former art professor at Washington University in St. Louis, as upper school art teacher and chair of Sarra the art department.

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“After 17 years of teaching at the university level, I’m excited about my new role as chair of visual arts at Westminster,” Sarra said.

Sarra holds a bachelor of arts degree in Studio Art from the College of Charleston and a master of fine arts degree with a major in painting from Washington University in St. Louis.

Student publishes book Kautilya Jammalamadaka, a fifth-grade student at Parkway’s Shenandoah Valley Elementary, recently published a book called “The Warriors of Wridor - The Doomed Quest.” He dedicated the 88-page book to his “beloved teacher Mrs. Kellogg.”

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On Aug. 6, the board gave first-round approval to the policy, which is due for a vote on final approval Aug. 27.

The new policy, recommended by the Missouri School Boards Association, will allow the district to be explicit about expectations about appropriate personal contact between staff and students to keep kids safe.

The proposed policy, among other things, says staff members have a responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning through the maintenance of physical and emotional boundaries with students. Compliance with this policy would be an essential requirement for continued employment or volunteering at the district.

Violations of the policy, among other things, would include making advances toward a student or engaging in any sexual relationship, sexual contact or sexually nuanced behavior or communication (verbal or non-verbal); being alone with a student in a vehicle, unless in the event of an emergency and then only with the supervisor’s permission; knowingly allowing students access to a staff member’s personal social networking

website or webpage that discusses or portrays sex, nudity, alcohol or drug use, or other behaviors associated with the staff member’s private life that would be inappropriate to discuss with a student; and engaging in any electronic communications that cannot be monitored by others, such as the use of Snapchat or similar applications.

The proposed policy states that staff members who engage in any conduct that intrudes on a student’s physical or emotional boundaries without a valid educational purpose, health or safety emergency, or otherwise appropriate personal reason will be disciplined up to and including termination of employment.

Also, any staff member who has knowledge or evidence of possible violations of this proposed policy must immediately make a report to the district’s administration.

Board member Sam Sciortino suggested that students also should be held accountable for their actions.

“It’s not just adults who get involved with students but sometimes students encourage the behavior,” he said. “How would that be handled?”

He suggested something should be in the policy that refers to students who initiate such contact with teachers and other staff. Amy Joyce, Parkway’s director of human resources, said staff would again review the proposal, to see if such language should be added.

Rockwood to study use of academic time, possible policy change

By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com After a request by district residents Larry and Eileen Tyrrell, whose daughter attends Eureka High, Rockwood’s Board of Education agreed on Aug. 7 to let staff study whether to create a new policy, or add to an existing one, in regard to proper use of instructional time.

The Tyrrells had told the district that maximizing academic time is critical to improving student achievement.

Eileen told the board during public comment on Aug. 7 that wasting class time on movies and games not directly related to the curriculum or exam preparation needs to be addressed by the district.

She pointed to an opinion piece written in May on Eureka High’s hub Web page by a 16-year-old student who protested watching movies – such as “Despicable

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“This is happening in class when students should be prepping for final exams,” Eileen said.

Karen Hargadine, the district’s assistant superintendent of learning and support services, told the board that some districts do control use of academic time but usually as part of another policy.

“It’s good to make clearer to teachers an idea of what our expectations are,” she said.

District Superintendent Eric Knost insisted he would never be in favor of “handcuffing” teachers’ autonomy.

“But I’m sure guidance would be appreciated by teachers,” he said.

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Juried art festival makes debut Nearly 40 artists, representing media from painting and photography to jewelry and bead-making, woodworking, pottery and sculpture, will display and sell their creations during this year’s Celebrate Wildwood festival.

The first-time, juried show has been more than two years in the making and promises to be a highlight of the three-day event.

“We’re very excited about the quality of the artists participating – in fact, I’ve already got my eye on a number of pieces,” said Gary Crews, Wildwood’s superintendent of parks and recreation. “Our goal was to make this a show that could stand on its own, and we have definitely accomplished that. We hope our visitors will not only enjoy strolling around the tents, but will find beautiful items they’d like to take home as well.”

Artists’ tents will be set up in the festival’s center area around the perimeter of the Wine Garden, creating a great opportunity for guests to enjoy a glass of wine while taking in the show.

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On Saturday at 10 a.m., the Founders Parade steps off in front of the Schnucks in Wildwood Crossing, located at 16506 Manchester Road. It will proceed west on Manchester to Taylor Road, north on Taylor Road to Main Street, and end at Main Street and Fountain Place.

The parade promises to be the largest ever, featuring many floats, veterans groups, Scouts, businesses and marching bands including the Lafayette Lancer Regiment.

The Moolah Shriners also will participate this year, adding to the festivities with clowns, vehicles and the Moolah Mounted Lancers, an impressive group of 8-10 parade horses and riders.

“There will be great views of the parade all along the route; usually we have a big crowd on Taylor Road, so we would like visitors to know that Manchester Road will also be an excellent place to stake out your spot,” said Wildwood Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Gary Crews.

On Sunday, the Founders Car and Motorcycle Show will run from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 221 Plaza Drive, in the parking area just south of Hwy. 100, near the main stage area. Along with beautiful classic cars, this year’s show also will feature motorcycles as well as a few historic military vehicles.

Registration for vehicle entries will take place from 10 a.m.-noon on the day of the event, and is open to all. The entry fee is a $5 donation to the National Kids Cancer Fund. At 2 p.m., an award ceremony will be held to recognize the top four entries in both the car and motorcycle categories.

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Young people representing the Boy Scouts of America in the Wildwood area will once again be holding a Scouta-Rama at the 2014 Celebrate Wildwood festival.

Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Crews (boys and girls aged 14-20) will host more than a dozen activities in which visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate. More than 100 scouts also will be camping near the festival area throughout the weekend.

The Scouts activities will be located next to B & B Theatres in the Wildwood Town Center. Some are traditional, such as a tugof-war, a monkey bridge and a Pinewood Derby. Others are more unique, such as a Sling Shot Challenge, a Rain Gutter Regatta where guests can build boats and race them down a gutter, and a Lunchbox Derby – a one-of-a-kind race in which the vehicles are built out of fruits and vegetables.

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As part of a service project for the city of Wildwood, the Scouts will walk in the parade on Saturday morning, distributing miniature U.S. flags along the route. They also will be handing out maps to families as they arrive and cleaning the entire festival area after the event, a major task that is much appreciated by city staff and event organizers.

Festival to honor veterans of all eras In conjunction with the three-day Celebrate Wildwood festival, several area veterans organizations are joining forces to celebrate those who have served.

Members of the Gateway Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB), Greater St. Louis and Franklin County Honor Flight, two local chapters of the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Army 101st Airborne paratroopers are among those who will be on hand both Saturday and Sunday to greet guests, share stories and display memorabilia.

VBOB members also will be selling copies of their book, “Victory Through Valor: A Collection of World War II Memories,” which includes interviews with more than 100 local VBOB members and their wives about their experiences during the war.

Veterans will headline the Founders Day Parade on Saturday morning, with VBOB member Rusty Pendleton, age 90, and his wife, Dot, serving as Grand Marshals.

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“So many people have reached out to help, from local business owners to the Military Vehicle Preservation Association,” said Sally Branson, a volunteer chairperson and longtime Wildwood resident. “We are anticipating a large turnout of vets, and hope everyone will take a moment to thank them for their service.”

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Volunteer Betty Wapelhorst said her husband served in the military so they consider themselves a patriotic family. Joann Keller said she looks at the picture as she sews and thinks about how happy that pillow will make the child receiving it. Mary Jo Schnieders, who heard about the project through the neighborhood, said she prays “that all the soldiers are safe.”

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The CBC Cadets reached the Class football again, but the new 6 quarterfinals last fall and coach Scott season brings changes.

Gone are the old Suburban West and Pingel has a total of 10 starters back. The Suburban South conferences. The new Cadets also lost several key personnel but configurations are based on school enroll- should remain in the hunt to earn the Metro Catholic Conference crown. ments, location and sports offered.

Parkway South drops to Class 5 this Parkway Central reached the Class 5 state championship game for the second season, but that doesn’t bother coach Joe time last fall. Coach Mark Goldenberg Rosewell or his Patriots.

“Class 5 and Class 6 both have excellent welcomes back five starters on offense and four on defense for his 12th season as the teams. But playing teams that have 500 to Colts’ head coach. While the Colts lost 1,000 more students than we had was difseveral key players from last year’s 13-2 ficult,” Rosewell said. “It won’t squad, Goldenberg is used to the next class be easy in Class 5, but we stepping up and keeping the program at a are looking forward to the new high level.

Eureka has three starters back on offense challenges.” and 10 on defense from the 11-2 squad that won the Suburban West championship and reached the Class 6 semifinals before falling to the eventual state champion. Coach Farrell Shelton’s Wildcats again open the season with their traditional game against

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Westminster Christian Academy finished 10-3 last year and advanced to the Class 4 quarterfinals before falling to the eventual state champion. Coach Cory Snyder has nine total starters back as the WCA Wildcats seek to win the Metro League crown before pushing into postseason play.

There are two new coaches among West County teams this fall. Matthew Klein takes over for Ryan Thornhill at Marquette.

Tim Tiecher is the new coach at Kennedy, which will merge with Valley Park for the team this fall.

Here is a look at the teams with insight from the coaches:

THE COMPETITION Archdiocesan Athletic Association: Cardinal Ritter, Kennedy, Lutheran, Christian and Trinity Catholic Class 2 District 5: Brentwood, Hermann, Lutheran North, Lutheran, Maplewood, Principia, Transportation and Law and Trinity Catholic Class 4 District 3: Clayton, Jennings, MICDS, Riverview Gardens, St. Charles, St. Charles West, St. Dominic and University City Class 4 District 4: Kennedy, Pacific, Priory, St. Clair, St. Francis Borgia, Sullivan, Union and Westminster Christian Academy Class 5 District 1: Fox, Jackson, Oakville, Parkway South, Poplar Bluff, Summit and Vianney Class 5 District 2: Chaminade, Hazelwood East, Ladue, McCluer, McCluer North, Pattonville and Webster Groves Class 5 District 3: Parkway Central, Parkway North, Parkway West, Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort

Zumwalt South and Holt Class 6 District 1: Eureka, Kirkwood, Lafayette, Lindbergh, Marquette, Mehlville, Northwest and Seckman Class 6 District 2: CBC, De Smet Jesuit, Francis Howell Central, Francis Howell North, Hazelwood Central, Hazelwood West, Ritenour and SLUH Metro Catholic Conference: CBC, Chaminade, De Smet Jesuit, SLUH and Vianney Metro League: John Burroughs, Lutheran North, Lutheran South, MICDS, Priory and Westminster Christian Academy Suburban 12 South Division: Kirkwood, Parkway South, Pattonville, Ritenour, Summit and Webster Groves Suburban Central National Division: Clayton, Ladue, Parkway Central, Parkway West and University City Suburban West Conference American Division: Eureka, Lafayette, Lindbergh, Marquette and Parkway South

CBC CADETS 2013 record: 9-3. Won Metro Catholic Conference. Lost 26-24 to Hazelwood Central in Class 6 quarterfinals.

Coach: Scott Pingel, entering seventh year as head coach Assistant coaches: Butch Dimovitz, Corey Bethany, Steve Notestine, Nick Buckvar, Moses Regular, Derrick Pitts, Tony Kosciolek and Chris LaBarge Returning starters: 6 offense, 4 defense Offense: multiple; Defense: 3-4 Players to watch: RB Calen Taylor, S/WR Eric Carrera, WR/CB Damion Baker, LB Alec Wardenburg and DL Quintin Wynne Newcomers expected to contribute: RB Tre Bryant, WR/RB/DB Lamar Anderson, QB Blake Charlton, QB Jack Even, R Kameron Curtis, WR Mike Million, OL John Chamberlin, OL Jack Bertolucci, DL Kevin Williams, DL Jordan Davis, DL Miles Taylor, LB Jeremy Strong, LB Mike Jones; LB Kevin Kirkbride, LB Clayton Stalling, CB Rashon Davis, CB Hunter Robinson and S Sean Boyd.

Team strengths: “Don’t have that one dynamite player for team to lean on, so to be good, team will have to play every down as a team. Team has to play as one.”

Goals: “We changed our schedule to see how we compete with those good teams in central Missouri. We want to improve each week and play at high level; get better each practice and each day.”

Favorites to win the Metro Catholic Conference: “There is a lot of parity in the conference. Chaminade and De Smet should be good.”

Final thought: “We always talk about how each player is accountable. We want each player to be a brick so we can stack on each other. We want to be able to count on each other at all times.”

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Bryan Baldwin, DL Roger Jamison, DB Stanton Long and special team Antoine Berryhill Returning starters: 4 offense, 6 defense Offense: multiple; Defense: 3-5 Players to watch: WR/DB/P Sam Frelich, RB Dominique Bobo, TE Mark Gorman, WR Reggie Crawford, LB Zach Wilhelm, DB/WR Anthony Novelly, DB Roderick Campbell and DT/DL Brandon Haberstroh Newcomers expected to contribute: DE Trevor Trout and OL/DL Marcus Greer.

Team strengths: “We should have balance offensively, be strong defensively and have solid special teams.”

Goals: “Play disciplined football, win conference title, win the district and then win state title.”

Favorites to win the Metro Catholic Conference: “CBC or Chaminade.”

Final thought: “We are very excited about the young athletic team we currently have from an undefeated freshman team. We have improved our team strength and speed.

Our defense returns three all-conference players in Sam Frelich, Zach Wilhelm and Roderick Campbell. Our offense returns all of its skill positions but we must replace the entire offensive line. The offense currently has two very talented quarterbacks competing for the job.”

Returning starters: 3 offense, 10 defense Offense: spread with a four wide receiver set; Defense: 3-4 Players to watch: QB Brett Geisz, LB Brock Geisz, FS Daniel Shelton, DB Chaun Smith, DB, Andy Loseman, OLB Andy Coulter, DB Dimitrius Marks, OLB Pat Echard, DT Jake Summers, LB Zach Seiler, WR Dylan Brems, K Bo Highfill and DT Cole Reat Newcomers expected to contribute: RB Stephen Erutti, DT Brendan Schulte, WR Laron Woods, DB Mike Hill and OL Cam Beecher Favorites to win the American Division: “Lafayette” Final thought: “I am always excited for this this time of year. We have put in a lot of great work but we know our schedule is very tough so we have to be physically ready for the demands of the season.

Friday nights are special at Eureka and these players know the hard work that has to be paid in order to ensure their legacy.”

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2013 record: 0-10 Coach: Tim Tiecher, entering first year as head coach.

Assistant coaches: Greg Taylor, Pat Crawley, Pat Holley, Andrew Kelly and Chris Merker.

DE SMET JESUIT SPARTANS Returning starters: “Not relevant because 2013 record: 6-5. Lost in the second round we are merging with Valley Park.” of playoffs.

Offense: power run game and play action Coach: Pat Mahoney, entering 14th year as pass, manage the clock; Defense: 4-4 but head coach. will adjust per opponent.

Assistant coaches: John Hawkey, Eric Whit- Players to watch: RB Quinton Tomso, OT tingham, Kevin Harrison, John Atwell, Brett Dalton Thoma and TE Steven Reinhardt Jewell, Colby Robinson, Elmer Rhodes, Will Newcomers expected to contribute: FB Maas and Dez Riechold Aquario Reed, OLB Alec Powell and RB Returning starters: (no details provided) Donovan Marshall Offense: multiple; Defense: multiple Team strengths: “Running game and clock Players to watch: Griffin Palmer, Andrew management.”

Winter, Issac Williams, Brian Pandolfo and Goals: “This being our inaugural season and Alik Shelton with little context of high school football Newcomers expected to contribute: Julian standings, team goals are related to effort and execution.”

Fowler, John Ames and Keenan Agnew Favorites to win the AAA: “Judging from Team strengths: “Youthful exuberance.”

Goals: “To continue the formation process film, O’Fallon Christian looks to be exceptionally well coached.” according to the mission of our school.”

Favorites to win the Metro Catholic Con- Final thought: “It is very exciting to have the opportunity, not just to coach football ference: “CBC” at the high school level, but to have the Final thought: “Here we go.” support and resources to build a real footEUREKA WILDCATS ball program from the ground up. We plan 2013 record: 11-2. Won Suburban West to take a holistic approach in developing Conference, won district, lost 42-14 to our players. One that is not just focused eventual state champion Blue Springs in on position specific fundamentals and Class 6 semifinal. technique, but on building character traits Coach: Farrell Shelton, entering 15th year like: discipline, respect, accountability, as head coach. perseverance and courage. Our plan and Assistant coaches: Pat Grimshaw, Gregg expectation is to build a winning tradition Cleveland, Pete Grace, Tyler Wasson, Justin in our players that results in them giving Morris, Jacob Sumner, Rob Droege, Ryan everything on the field of play.”

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Arnold Coach: Boyd Manne, entering 14th year as Newcomers expected to contribute: QB head coach.

Jason Powers, DB/WR Turner Cook and Assistant coaches: Steve Miller, Craig DB Demarco Johnson.

Raymond, Rick Voss, Adam Hicks, Roger Team strengths: “Running backs: We feel Fischer, Tom Beckmeyer, Jonathan Sumner, that we have some depth at this position, Ed Miles, Marty Taylor and Stephen Polster which is going to allow us to rotate the Returning starters: 4 offense, 4 defense carries and keep our backs fresh late into Offense: multiple spread and pro style the season. Defensive backs: The back end Defense: 4-2-5 of the defense is something that is going Players to watch: DB/WR Alvin Houston, to be a strength for us and one that we feel DB/WR Cedric Sacus, RB/LB Justin Perry, we have some depth at.”

QB Cameron Scales, DT/OT Chase Behrndt, Final thought: “We are extremely excited DE/TE Brendan Scales, WR Colin Paul, LB about the upcoming 2014 season. Our kids Luke Finder, LB/DE/RB Drake Dunker, DE/ have been working really hard on a daily RB Marquise McClendon, OL/DL Caleb basis throughout the summer and into the Lewis, C Michael Wiles, K Jake Reynolds, first week of practice. We always talk about FB Matt Waeckerle and DE/TE Grant Zellers taking steps to make yourself better every Team strengths: “Our players’ ability to day and we feel that we are becoming a adapt to what they have to do to be sucbetter football program by focusing on cessful on and off the field. They are doing these daily challenges. We have a tough everything we are asking of them on the schedule ahead of us and we will need to field, and in the weight room and classroom.” stay healthy to be competitive throughout Goals: “To improve every day as a people the 2014 season.” and players.”

Favorites to win the American Division: MICDS RAMS “Eureka” 2013 record: 4-6 Final thought: “We are excited about the Coach: Josh Smith, entering seventh year as upcoming season. Our players have done head coach. a good job preparing and are excited to Assistant coaches: Matt Buha, Brian Coco, embark on a tough schedule and see how we Brian Lewis, Paul Reinke, Joe Scherer, Todd Small, Robin Thompson and Latrelle Yancey compete and improve each week.”

Returning starters: 4 offense, 4 defense MARQUETTE MUSTANGS Offense: spread; Defense: 4-2 2013 record: 2-8 Players to watch: RB/LB Cole Sigmund Coach: Matthew Klein, entering first year and RB/CB Nobel Tobias as head coach.

Newcomers expected to contribute: WR/ Assistant coaches: Scott Cleer, Dan CB Keiondre Jordan McMullen, Walter Sparks, Jason Kipp, Team strengths: “We are going to be balKyle Devine, Josh Barbo, Tony LaRusso, anced and we have good team speed. Our Eric Nesbit, Chris Robin and Dave Trog See FOOTBALL PREVIEW, page 44

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Goals: “Hit the season rolling. We are going to improve on 2013 and play our best football each weekend.”

Favorites to win the Metro League: “John Burroughs, Lutheran North, Priory or Lutheran South” Final thought: “Our players have worked hard all season and we are excited to see them perform on the weekends.”

PARKWAY CENTRAL COLTS

2013 record: 13-2. Won Suburban South Conference. Lost 51-14 to Lee’s Summit West in Class 5 state championship game.

Coach: Mark Goldenberg, entering 12th year as head coach.

Assistant coaches: Mike Wright, Aaron Mueller, Ryan King and Aaron Snodgrass Returning starters: 5 offense, 4 defense Offense: I Pro/spread; Defense: 4-3 or 4-2 Players to watch: LB/RB Michael Slater, DE/TE Tommy Payne, RG/long snapper Harley Whitehouse, LG/DE Dan Lewis, FB/ LB Daniel Burcke, DT Keith Bobo and RT Matt Sanders

Newcomers expected to contribute: FS Jordan Dimmitt and WR/LB/SS Nathan Sanders Team strengths: “Strong on both lines of scrimmage.”

Goals: “To be competitive in every game and get better as the season goes on, so when the playoffs come, the team will be hitting its peak.”

Favorites to win the National Division: “Ladue or Parkway Central. It’s hard to tell really. There’s a lot of parity in these teams.

Will have to see.”

Final thought: “I feel great about the work the players have put in this summer. We have to keep working and improving. We have a lot of new people. We have to figure out how to win at this point.”

Returning starters: 4 offense, 5 defense Offense: multiple; Defense: 3-4 Players to watch: RB Roosevelt Abram, LB Taylor Jones, DB Quran Williams, DE Rashon Anderson, TE/LB Ryan Newton, FB/ LB Ryan Smith and RB/LB Rashaad Taylor Newcomers expected to contribute: WO/ DB Qwan Holmes and OT/DT Michael Thompson Team strengths: “Experience at the skill positions.”

Goals: “To be prepared each and every week to compete and play fundamentally sound, mistake-free football. By doing this, we hope to be playing our best heading into the postseason.”

Favorites to win the South Division: “Webster Groves or Kirkwood.”

Final thought: “June and July were two of the most enjoyable offseason months we PARKWAY NORTH VIKINGS have had around here in many, many years.

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Final thought: “We have a great group of young men that have worked hard over the summer and are excited to play football.”

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2013 record: 6-5 Coach: Marty Combs, entering 11th year as head coach.

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McCormack Assistant coaches: Jamie Martin, Kevin Returning starters: 3 offense, 5 defense Bueltemann, Andy Seers, Melvin Bethany, Offense: multiple; Defense: 3-4 Kevin Wallace, Peter Boyer, Colin Hanna, Players to watch: athlete John Agnew, DB/ Michael Schenck, Zaven Nalbandian, Chris WR Cole Esparrago, OT/DT Parker FerLorenz and Tony McNabb guson, OG/LB George Jochens and QB Returning starters: 3 offense, 5 defense Andrew Rund Offense: multiple; Defense: 4-2-5 Team strengths: “Senior-dominated offenPlayers to watch: QB Austin Sisk, OL Drew sive and defensive line. Strong kicking game.”

Swihart, DE Joey Twellman, DE Abryon Goals: “Play hard-nosed disciplined football, Givins, CB Taylor McNeal, SS Simon Lindo, win Metro League, win game 10, win state.”

OL Evan Shukers and RB Nick Lewis Favorites to win the Metro League: “Lutheran North or John Burroughs.”

Newcomers expected to contribute: LB/ Final thought: “I am excited for another FB Drew Seers, OL Logan Williams, LB Caleb Carswell and FS Nehdmiah Colyer year of Rebel football. We don’t bring back Team strengths: “Our strength must be our many from last year’s team but the ones we do are quality and we are looking for other offensive and defensive line. We will go as members to fill the void of last year’s seniors. far as they take us. We return our starting The team has worked hard over the summer quarterback, Austin Sisk. He has worked hard and is ready for a breakout season.” to make themselves better.”

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Final thought: “I am extremely excited Assistant coaches: Chris Pederson, Scott for the 2014 season. We have really high Schneider, Gregory Schoenberg, Mark expectations for the 2014 season. Our Schopp, Jon McDonald, Grant Williams, players have had a great off-season and are Matt Drochelman, Doug Coleman and Mike Decker ready to compete.”

Returning starters: 3 offense, 6 defense Offense: spread; Defense: 3-4 PRINCIPIA PANTHERS 2013 record: 4-6. Lost in first round of Players to watch: QB Brendan Bognar, Nose Justin Creighton and WR/C Drew Melaragno playoffs.

Coach: Brad Warrick, entering ninth year as Newcomers expected to contribute: ILB Connor Hafenrichter, OT Minsok Lee, G head coach.

Assistant coaches: Howie Bay, Patrick Wyatt Malcom, WR Casey Hinds and S/WR Zach Hughes Cummins and Spencer Clevenger Team strengths: “Our linebackers, offensive Returning starters: 5 offense; 5 defense line.”

Offense: multiple; Defense: 3-4 Players to watch: RB Maverick Holms- Goals: “Improve every week and be at our ley, WR Josh Brewer, OT Sean Hannan best when playoffs arrive.”

Favorites to win the Metro League: “Burand OT Colin Saad Newcomers expected to contribute: QB roughs or Lutheran North.”

Final thought: “We have a lot of new Luke DeNicholas Team strengths: “We have good team speed faces this year to build around some strong and depth with more players out for football.” seniors. We will need to improve consisGoals: “Win each play, grow in character, tently throughout the season in order to play to our potential.” learn to play as a team and be unselfish.”

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The “everything’s OK in moderation” philosophy may hold true for playing video games. In fact, kids who play video games for short periods might actually reap some benefits, according to a study published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Researchers in the United Kingdom looked at video gaming data on almost 5,000 boys and girls aged 10-15 and took note also of various factors reported by the children, including empathy, peer relationships, general satisfaction with life, and hyperactivity and inattention. Playing video games for less than an hour a day was “linked to positive indicators of psychological adjustment,” compared to those who did not spend any time or spent too much time playing electronic games, the AAP reported.

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••• Previous studies have linked playing violent video games with adolescent aggressiveness, but a new study suggests such games also increase other high-risk behaviors among teens.

Researchers at Dartmouth conducted a four-year study involving more than 5,000 U.S. teens and found that those who reported playing mature-rated, risk-glorifying video games were more likely to use alcohol, smoke cigarettes, and engage in delinquency and sex.

“Up to now, studies of video games have focused primarily on their effects on aggression and violent behaviors,” said Dr. James Sargent, a pediatrician and study co-author.

“This study is important because it is the first to suggest that possible effects of violent video games go well beyond violence to apply to substance use, risky driving and risk-taking sexual behavior.”

Playing risk-glorifying games had similar effects on boys and girls, and effects were strongest among those who spent the most time playing the games and those who played games featuring anti-social protagonists.

The study appeared in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Back-to-school allergy tips On any given day, thousands of American children miss school due to allergies and asthma. Countless other students are sent to school but suffer in the classroom and on the playing field with breathing difficulties, sneezing, runny noses and itching eyes.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers these back-to-school tips to help allergy

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Playing video games for less than an hour a day might be beneficial for kids aged 10-15, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

helping the child understand what causes his/her symptoms. Studies show that children with asthma who are under an allergist’s care have a 77 percent reduction in missed time at school.

• Make an appointment with your child’s teacher and/or school administrator to visit the classroom and look for triggers such as a classroom pet, pollen and dust. Be aware that classmates with a pet at home can transfer allergens via clothing and backpacks, triggering an allergic reaction in susceptible children. A child who is coughing, having trouble breathing or who has a rash, runny nose or is sneezing might be experiencing an allergic reaction to something at school and may need medication.

• Share your child’s treatment plan with school staff. Include a list of allergy or asthma triggers and a list of medications your child takes.

• Discuss how to handle emergencies.

All 50 states have laws protecting students’ rights to carry and use asthma and anaphylaxis medications at school. Children at risk of anaphylaxis should have epinephrine to prevent a dangerous reaction to certain foods or insect stings. Be sure your child and the school staff know how to use emergency medications.

• A child with food allergies should bring a lunch to school and avoid sharing food, napkins and utensils with others.

• Follow the allergist’s advice regarding outdoor play, and be aware that asthma symptoms during exercise might be due to poorly controlled medication. If you know your child is allergic to pollen, check pollen levels in your area and start the child on

medication two weeks prior to when pollen levels are at their worst.

For more information, visit allergyandasthmarelief.org.

On the calendar 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 a urologist, a 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.

••• “I Have Hip Pain: What Are My Options?” is from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield. An orthopedic physician discusses the causes of hip pain, answers questions and explains how to live free of pain. Admission is free, but registration is required. Call (314) 542-4848, or visit stlukes-stl.com.

••• “Homecare Choices and How to Find Assistance at Home,” part of a series of monthly classes for those caring for a loved one, is from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.

2 at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. Attendees learn about private duty services, home health care service, medical equipment and supplies for use at home. Additional classes include “Practical Tips for Dayto-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-and-answer session. Admission is free, and registration is not required. For more information, visit barnesjewishwestcounty.org/caregiverclass, or call (314) 542-9378.

••• “Living a Healthy Life,” a six-week, workshop for adults living with a chronic condition and their family members, is from 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, September 3 and meets weekly through Oct. 8 at St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health Education, 222 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Developed by Stanford University and facilitated by the St. Louis County Health Department, the program addresses chronic conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and more. Studies have shown improved healthful behaviors and health status and decreased hospital stays among workshop participants. The program is offered free of charge. For more information or to register, call (314) 542-4848, or visit stlukes-stl.com.

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Rhonda: It is common for those with mild cognitive impairment or beginning stage dementia to isolate. They are full of fear. They are afraid they are going to get lost if they leave their room. They may be afraid they cannot find a bathroom. They adjust more quickly in a dementia program in a skilled facility, with specially trained employees. Staff is available to take your mother to all events. Trained staff encourage socialization and offer alternative menu and activity options. The staff will point out the many bathrooms on the way to activities. Your mother will see everyone is out of their room which is her invitation to join in. Make sure you ask on a tour of a skilled facility if they have a dementia program and what additional training the staff is given.

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••• Scott Hartwig has joined Regions Financial Corp. to lead the Commercial Banking Team for the Midwest Area. Hartwig also currently serves as a board member and assistant secretary for Lutheran Hartwig Senior Services, as well as president of the board of directors for St. John Lutheran Church in Ellisville.

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Celebrating 30 years in business Mary Tuttle’s Flowers, located at 17021 Baxter Road in Chesterfield Valley, recently marked its 30th anniversary.

The shop provides floral arrangements and fine giftware to customers in Chesterfield and surrounding areas. It is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, and may be reached at 728-0480. Pictured is Angela Carter.

PEOPLE Progress 64 West has elected Brenda Bader Tucker, senior vice president/regional manager for Pulaski Bank, to a one-year term on its Board of Tucker Directors. Other directors recently elected to one-year terms include Pastor Ed Fasnacht, Service International; Dave Gannon, Colliers International; John Hammond, Frontenac Bank; Sharon Huber, Newsmagazine Network, and Tom Shaw, Sr., Tom Shaw Realtors.

••• SSM Health Care has named Candace

Jennings, FACHE, as its new regional president , hospital operations, for SSM Health Care-St. Louis.

In this role, Jennings will have responsibility for seven hospitals in the Jennings St. Louis area.

••• Jack Baumann has joined Missouri General Insurance Agency as an account executive.

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Teresa Miller, owner of Treats Unleashed in Chesterfield, traveled to Washington, D.C. at the end of July to participate in the National Retail Federation’s annual Retail Advocates Summit.

Miller joined more 150 small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community retailers for education sessions and grassroots advocacy activities on the retail industry’s top public policy priorities.

PLACES

Jack C. Taylor, Jo Ann Taylor Kindle and the Crawford Taylor Foundation have contributed a total of $5 million to the Gary Olson Endowment Fund at St. Luke’s Hospital. Earlier this year, Olson, who has served as St. Luke’s president and chief executive officer for the last 15 years, announced he would retire in January 2015 after a 36-year career at the hospital. St. Luke’s board of directors created the Gary Olson Endowment Fund in recognition of Olson’s substantial contributions to both St. Luke’s and the communities it serves.

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AWARDS AND HONORS

St. Luke’s Hospital has received the 2014 Healthgrades® Women’s Health Excellence Award for the sixth year in a row. St. Luke’s is the only Missouri hospital to achieve the honor in this many consecutive years. The award recognizes St. Luke’s as a top-performing hospital in women’s health services, including cardiac care, vascular surgery, stroke care, respiratory services, orthopedic surgery and spine surgery.

••• Hollyberry Baking has announced the selection of its Gooey Butter Cake for distribution by Goldbely.com, a curated marketplace that allows consumers to purchase their favorite regional foods online. Goldbely finds the best locally sourced gourmet foods, shares their unique history and stories, and delivers them anywhere in the U.S. Hollyberry’s Gooey Butter Cake joins St. Louis hometown favorites Ted Drewes Frozen Custard and Imo’s Pizza in the lineup of products available via Goldbely.

EVENTS AND NETWORKING

The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds its Second Annual Trivia Night on Friday, Aug. 22, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the JCC Marilyn Fox Building, 16901 Baxter Road in Chesterfield. The event will feature food and beverages, raffles including a 50/50 prize, and other surprises throughout the evening; it is open to the general public as well as chamber members. Refreshments are provided, and guests may bring their own beverages as well. For more information or to register, visit chesterfieldmochamber.com or call 532-3399. .

••• The Chesterfield Chamber of commerce holds a business after hours networking event on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brightway Insurance, 125 Long Rd, Suite C in Chesterfield. The event is free for chamber members and $15 for non-members. Visit chesterfieldmochamber.com or call 532-3399 to register.

••• The West County Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly first Friday coffee on Friday, Sept. 5, from 7:30-9 a.m. at Gambrill Gardens, located at One Strecker Road in Ellisville. Members and non-members are welcome. Members may visit westcountychamber.com to register; non-members should contact Deb Pinson at 230-9900 or dpinson@ westcountychamber.com.

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Pledging not to text and drive earns local Girl Scout national Gold Award

By BONNIE KRUEGER ments. bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com Missouri is one of 47 states nationwide Thanks to a Girl Scout project by Lauren that prohibits minors from texting while Anderson, of Chesterfield, 500 students and driving and can issue citations for doing adults at Parkway West High have pledged so. In fact, as a primary law in Missouri, not to text and drive. Texting while driving it can be the sole reason for being issued a is an ever-growing concern nationwide and citation. However, Missouri has no current it was this hot-topic that Anderson selected state law prohibiting legal adults over age to help her earn her Gold 18 from texting while operAward, the Girl Scouts’ ating a vehicle. highest honor possible.

In response, the city of “I wanted to bring Manchester passed an ordisomething relevant to my nance effective Jan. 1, 2014, peers and adults within prohibiting all drivers, not my sphere of influence. I just minors, from lawfully thought if they heard the texting-and-driving. Manmessage ‘Don’t Text and chester Police Chief Tim Drive’ from a teenager, it Walsh would like to see that would have a bigger impact be put in effect at a state than through a television level but acknowledges that ad or lecture by an adult,” this is a step in the right Lauren Anderson Anderson explained. direction.

Anderson learned that “Texting falls under the tenacity pays off. After proposing her ‘distracted driver’ category and contributes project idea to the Girl Scouts of Eastern to a number of accidents. Unfortunately, Missouri (GSEM), she was required to adults are guilty of it, too. This not a teentweak her outline several times before it only problem,” Walsh said. was finally approved. To meet minimum In fact, distraction.gov, an official U.S. requirements GSEM looks for a large- government site, reports that drivers in scale project that is innovative, engages their 20s make up 27 percent of the disothers and has a lasting impact on its target tracted drivers in fatal crashes. That audience with an emphasis on sustainabil- number is higher than the 11 percent of ity. The project also requires a minimum of 15- to 19-year-old drivers, which Anderson 80 logged man hours. reported in her presentation.

During a specified week, Anderson high“The root cause of the issue is the use lighted this topic through posters hung of cellphones and the feeling of having around the school and brochures that were to instantly respond by texting,” Anderhanded out during lunch. After school, she son said. held three identical lectures with PowerShe also reported that sending or receivPoint presentations. ing a text takes a driver’s eyes from the road “I learned that communication is the key an average of 4.6 seconds, which when travto leadership. I learned that organization eling at 55 mph, it is enough time to cover and planning in advance is important. I the length of a football field blindfolded. led volunteers in handing out brochures Anderson explained that 25 percent of and I was a leader by teaching groups teens respond to a text message once or about the dangers of texting while driv- more every time they drive and distracing.” Anderson said. “It has really bol- tion.gov reports that 20 percent of teens stered my confidence as well.” and 10 percent of parents admit to having With less than1 percent of all Girl Scouts extended, multi-message text conversaearning the Gold Award, Anderson is one of tions while driving. Currently, the municionly 40 GSEM recipients, who were recog- palities of Chesterfield and Ballwin have nized at a reception at Maritz in July. no ordinance prohibiting texting over the To continue this dialogue and keep the age of majority, but concur that distractions “Don’t Text and Drive” theme in the fore- have increased with the use of cellphones. front and sustainable, Anderson is working Distracted driving can include, but is not with the Women of West, a community ser- limited to, talking to passengers, eating/ vice and social club at Parkway West. She drinking, reading (including maps), using a created a manual with detailed instructions navigation system and adjusting a radio, CD and a brochure to pass along. or MP3 player, not just using a cellphone.

While her project did not extend outAnderson hopes that her peers and side her school, she has considered the adults who have heard her message offering her project information in the will:“be smart, do your part, don’t text community, such as at area police depart- and drive! Stay alive!

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The Greater St. Louis Art Association (GSLAA) hosts the Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31 at Queeny Park’s indoor Greensfelder Recreation Complex, 550 Weidman Road, Ballwin. Admission is $5 at the door (free for ages 18 and younger). For details and coupons, visit gslaa.org or artfairatqueenypark.com.

BENEFITS Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis’ 14th Annual Kids & Clays event features a country-themed dinner auction on Friday, Aug. 22 at the Edward Jones Atrium in Des Peres, as well as a Sporting Clays tournament the morning of Saturday, Aug. 23 at Strathalbyn Farms Club in Weldon Spring. The dinner includes a smartphoneassisted silent auction, a live auction and dinner. The tournament consists of a morning and afternoon round, offering breakfast, lunch and beverages, as well as an awards ceremony. For details or to register, visit rmhcstl.com/kidsandclays.

••• The Be The Match Walk+Run is on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. With a 5K, 1K and Tot Trot, the Walk+Run is perfect for the entire family and for people of all fitness levels. Visit BeTheMatchWalkRun.org to register, fundraise and volunteer.

••• The fourth annual Transportation Expo hosted by LifePointe Church is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at LifePointe, 1400 Babler Park Drive in Wildwood. The event includes a rapid assembly demonstration, live entertainment, and barbecue and homemade treats and beverages for sale. For more information, visit lifepointewildwood.com.

••• The Kennedy Classic Golf Tournament is at 1:30 p.m. (registration at 12:30 p.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 13 at The Landings at Spirit

Golf Club in Chesterfield. Proceeds benefit Kennedy Catholic High School students and tuition assistance programs. For more information, contact Maggie Rossel, director of alumni relations and special events, at 227-5900 ext. 498.

••• Jewish Family & Children’s Service hosts a Harvest Festival to benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Eckert’s Fun Farm, 2719 Eckert Lane in Millstadt, Illinois.

Guests can enjoy all of the farm’s activities, including a discount on any apples picked, as well as the country-themed mini amusement park with carnival rides, petting corral, jumping pillows, tractor rides, miniature golf and more. Advanced tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under (ages 2 and under are free). Guests are asked to donate a bag of groceries for the food pantry. For tickets, call (314) 993-1000 or email feedthepantry@jfcs-stl.org.

••• The 10th annual Circle of Concern Golf Tournament is at noon (check-in at 10:30 a.m.) on Monday, Sept. 15 at Legends Golf Course in Eureka. The cost is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. For details, visit circleofconcern.org.

••• The Humane Society of Missouri hosts Glow in the Park at 5:30 p.m. (VIP) or 6 p.m. (general admission) on Friday, Sept.

19 at the balloon glow in the Central Fields of Forest Park. The dinner raises money for the Humane Society. For more information, visit hsmo.org/glow.

••• Circle of Concern hosts its Tell Hunger to Take a Hike 5K Walk/Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at Arnold’s Grove Trail Head Park, 4 Meramec Station Road in Valley Park. For more information, visit circleofconcern.org.

••• Living Word Church Quilters in Wildwood are donating a hand-made quilt to the Shalom House Auxiliary Fall Fling fundraising auction, held Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11a.m.-2 p.m. at Kirkwood United Method-

ist Church, 201 W. Adams Ave. Admission is $15. Shalom House helps women transition from unhealthy living situations to safe and sober living. For more information, visit shalomhousestl.org.

••• The Bacon Log Cabin Antique Show and Sale is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Bacon Log Cabin, at the corner of Henry Avenue and Spring Meadows Drive in Ballwin. Antiques, barbecue and baked goods are available for purchase. Dealers interested in displaying their antiques, may contact Pam at 448-9249.

••• The Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) presents its 19th Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. Proceeds benefit patient services and Parkinson research. Tickets are $65 per person. For details, visit stlapda.org.

••• Runners have the opportunity to participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Marathon or Half-Marathon to benefit Ranken Jordan on Sunday, Oct. 19 in downtown St. Louis. If 200 runners are recruited for Team Ranken Jordan, they can raise up to $800,000 for the hospital. For details or to register, visit rungevity.ticketsocket.com/event/registration.

••• Kids In The Middle hosts its eighth annual Swirl, Sip & Savor fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at St. Louis Motorcars, 1 Arnage Drive in Chesterfield.

The evening features light hors d’oeuvres, unlimited wine tastings, beer tastings from Urban Chestnut and a raffle prize of a vacation for two to the Sonoma Valley wine country. Tickets are $75 per guest or $100 at the door. For details, visit kidsinthemiddle.org or call (314) 909-9922.

••• A monthly Bingo game takes place at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on the third Saturday of every month at Holy Infant Church, 627 Dennison Drive in Ballwin.

There is a minimum payout of $50 per game, and the cost is $20 per person. Pull tabs are for sale. Admission includes 15 games of Bingo (nine cards per game) and drinks (beer, wine, soda and water).

Sandwiches and snacks are available for purchase. Adults only. For details, contact John Majda at jonmaj@charter.net.

••• The Sons of the American Legion Marty Hardesty Memorial G.I. Breakfast is served from 8-11 a.m. the second Sunday of every month at the Manchester American Legion Post 208 Headquarters, 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road. Cost of breakfast is $7 per person. For directions or more information, call 391-9424.

FAMILY AND KIDS

“All Aboard: Now and Then” continues at The Children’s Illustrated Art Museum, 231 Chesterfield Mall (near Macy’s). The exhibit will highlight interactive displays featuring trains and their importance throughout history. The museum is open to the public from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family.

••• The city of Ballwin hosts Start Smart Sport Development from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Aug. 20-Sept. 24. The program teaches the basic skills of baseball, soccer and basketball. Register at ballwin.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.

••• The city of Chesterfield continues its Sounds of Summer Concert Series at 8 p.m. on select Saturdays through Sept.

6 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater with 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.

••• FX Live is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7 at St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road.

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••• A Pet Pawty is 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.

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, raffles, 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.

••• Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department and Circle 7 Ranch have partnered to present Ballwin’s first-ever Craft Beer Festival from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Vlasis Park. The event features local craft beers, live music by Old Salt Union Band and food for sale from local restaurants. Each ticket includes three tastings and one 8-ounce draw from each craft beer vendor. Tickets are $20 until Aug. 31 and increase thereafter. For details, visit ballwin.mo.us.

••• Budweiser Taste of St. Louis comes to Chesterfield Amphitheater and Central Park on Friday, Sept. 19 from 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Food Network stars Tyler Florence and Duff Goldman appear on Friday and Saturday, respectively on the Bud Light Amphitheater Stage, sponsored in part by West Newsmagazine.

On Sunday, the Amphitheater Stage will be the site of The Grand Tasting, and musical groups, including The Urge, will be on stage all three days. Additionally, as in year’s past, many of the attractions, including Sauce Magazine’s Restaurant Row, the Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale Culinary Competition, the Showcase Stage, Kid City, and the Art & Wine Walk sponsored by Sachs Properties, The Marketplace, and more, are offered free.

Fireworks conclude Friday’s activities.

••• The Wildwood BBQ Bash, presented by St. Louis Home Fires and sponsored by West Newsmagazine, celebrates its 10th anniversary on Sept. 27-28 in the Wildwood Town Center. Championship barbecue teams from across the country compete. Event includes live music, cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities and more. Call 256-6564, or visit stlouishomefires.com.

••• The city of Eureka sponsors the Get Your Licks on Route 66 Bar-B-Que Competition on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2 on the grounds of Lion’s Park, Eureka. The St. Louis BBQ Society-sanctioned event offers $4,000 in total payouts for winners, as well as vendors, music, a beer garden and washer tournament. There is a $175 entry fee for participants. For more information, call 938-5233 or email jwood@eureka.mo.us.

SPECIAL INTEREST

A Blessing of the Animals and Pet Show is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 17500 Manchester Road, Wildwood. After the blessing, guests can enter their pets for honors in cutest, best-trained, biggest, smallest, best-dressed or look-alike categories. Free hot dogs, drinks and popcorn are provided. To register, call 458-2255.

••• Route 66 Association of Missouri is “Still Cruisin’ To The Future” with its 25th annual Motor Tour, which begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 and continues through Sept. 7. The tour starts at the Best Western Kirkwood Inn, 1200 S. Kirkwood Road, and ends at the Hangar Kafe between Springfield and Carthage. For information or to register, visit missouri66.org.

••• Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis hosts a Legacy Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 at Kopolow Building of Jewish Federation, to celebrate the strong history of Women’s Philanthropy in St. Louis. The charge for lunch is $36 per person. Register by Aug. 22 at wp.jfedstl.org.

••• West County Spinners Square Dance Club hosts a free introduction to square dancing from 7:15-9:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16 and 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road in Chesterfield. Couples and singles are welcome.

Classes continue on subsequent Tuesdays and cost $5 per person. For details, visit westcountyspinners.com.

••• A Senior Scam Prevention Lecture/ Breakfast begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 with Art Maines at The Hallmark Creve Coeur, One New Ballas Place. Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft.

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Americans once thought of home ownership as the ultimate in safe investments with a return that was sometimes better than the stock market.

Today, many wonder where housing prices may be headed. TheHome Price Expectation Survey released by Pulsenomics.com indicates that over the next five years: • Home values will appreciate by 4.6 percent in 2014.

• The cumulative appreciation will be 19.5 percent by 2018.

In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its best year ever in 2013, rising 26.5 percent.

The Home Price Expectation Survey indicates that the average annual appreciation will be 3.6 percent over the next five years and cumulative appreciation will be 11.2 percent by 2018. While not stock market gains, this is positive news for homebuyers – and a lot less volatile.

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Huge savings on move-in-ready Fischer Showcase Homes Months of favorable construction weather have enabled Fischer & Frichtel to assemble an outstanding collection of Showcase Inventories, ready for immediate possession.

The gates will soon close at Kendall Bluffs on Olive in Chesterfield, where Fischer’s final two Luxury Villas are available for immediate occupancy and sale-priced in the upper $600’s. Both are three-bedroom “Campton” ranches with three-car garages. To learn more, call (314) 579-9458.

And in Wildwood off Hwy. 100, close to Wildwood Towne Center, The Estates at Deer Hollow offers wooded homesites ranging from three to seven acres. Ready for its future owners is an Arlington II ranch with a three-car side-entry garage from the builder’s Estate Collection, situated on a 3-acre site and just reduced to Options, new display at Bridgewater $645,861. Schedule a tour by calling Homesites at all Bridgewater commu- (636) 273-1102. nities have been moving quickly and new Complete descriptions can be found option offerings have been incorporated in online, FandFHomes.com, and be sure to many under construction. But even more visit the website’s “Special Offers” section great new options and ideas are coming. for special money-saving promotions.

The Villas at BaratHaven has only five opportunities remaining. Move-in ready Payne Family Homes selling three new homes include one display, the expanded communities McKnight, and Jump Start Homesite 51B, Payne Family Homes has several new which is a free-standing Warson floor plan. home communities that are selling quickly Both are loaded with elegant, custom fea- due to the beautiful surroundings that tures. Visit bridgewatercommunities.com/ make most buyers want to call these commove-in-ready for more. munities home.

At The Villas at Ohmes Farm two The Grove at Belleau Creek in St. Peters move-in ready luxury villas are under has generated a lot of buzz within the area, construction. Homesite 14B is a free- and features Payne’s popular Vision Series standing Clayton floor plan and Homesite of homes. One of the main selling points of 72B is an expanded Warson. The current this community is that it is centered around display at Ohmes is under contract ,and the area’s most popular dining, shopping construction on a new display will com- and entertainment locations. Another is mence shortly. that it features ranch and two-story plans At The Villas at Providence, in the heart ranging from 1,300 to 2,500 square feet of Dardenne Prairie, home shoppers are with pricing from $177,900. greeted with small town charm – a gazebo, The new Vintage Grove community beautiful street lights and a covered pavil- in Wildwood features Payne’s exclusive ion grace Benet Street. This small com- Louis Collection series of upscale homes. munity of free-standing and attached villas Offering ranch, 1.5-story and two-story offers a cozy, quiet and comfortable retreat. homes, there are only 11 scenic, tree-lined To learn more about the luxury villa life- homesites, so you’ll need to act quickly style, visit any Bridgewater villa commu- if you want to be a part of this gorgeous nities, click on bridgewatercommunities. community. For information about any of com or contact villa expert Mark Murphy these new communities, visit paynefamilyat (636) 489-9669. homes.com.

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The Stratton $279,900 Charlestowne Manor (636) 947-5932

The Brookmont $279,900 Miralago Manors (636) 236-9318

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The Carver $399,000 The Manors of Wynnbrooke (636) 625-0376

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By AMY ARMOUR aarmour@newsmagazinenetwork.com Satchmo’s is not your typical bar and grill – it’s better.

“We are a neighborhood bar and grill with gourmet food, craft cocktails and a casual atmosphere,” said Shane Mahoney, who co-owns the bar with Ben Brown.

Located at 13375 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, the 3,000-square-foot bar and grill seats about 130 inside, with room for an additional 20 on the outdoor patio. Brown said when they purchased Satchmo’s Bar & Grill last August an excellent food program was already in place.

“One of the previous owners, Chris Melton has a passion for food much like my own passion for cocktails. He really elevated the quality of food,” said Brown. “We are known for having excellent burgers and steaks. Our burgers are always hand-crafted and our sirloins are hand-cut here in house.”

The “Original Satchmo” filet is always a favorite, according to Brown. The 6 oz. filet is grilled to order, and served on a bed of garlic smashed potatoes with broccoli. The entree is then topped with a house-made Gorgonzola mushroom drizzle.

The bar’s most popular sandwich would be “The

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Brick,” which is the restaurant’s take on a French dip sandwich. Seasoned roast beef and Jack cheese are sandwiched between two thick slices of Texas toast, which is then grilled and served with a side of Au Jus for dipping.

Brown said from the beginning one of his goals was to elevate the beverage program to match the high quality of menu items already in place at the restaurant.

“We designed our drink menu by hand, based on many years of combined experience. While I would definitely recommend anything on the list, our frozen cocktails are phenomenal,” Mahoney said. “You’d be hard pressed to find another one as good anywhere in the area.”

Satchmo’s also offers barrel-aged and gourmet cocktails.

“I think the quality and diversity of the drinks that we offer exceeds most people’s expectations of what they would expect from a bar and grill,” Brown said.

All of cocktails are made with fresh ingredients.

Satchmo’s owners Ben Brown (left) and Shane Mahoney “There are not many bars outside of the downtown area that you can go to and order a margarita or any other drink ownership of Brown and Mahoney on Aug. 27 – and the and have it made with freshly squeezed lemon and lime business partners are planning a party. juice,” Brown said. “We’re one of the few places around “We would like to thank the community for their suphere you can go and order a classic drink like an Old Fash- port over the last year,” Brown said. “We realize we ioned, Manhattan or Negroni and have confidence it will be would not be here if it weren’t for all of the people that made the right way.” come in week after week.

Diners can grab a drink and listen to live music every “We plan on throwing a party that evening both as a way of Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to close. Eddie Wat- saying thanks to all of our loyal customers that have been on kins Jr., who has recorded with Cher, Diana Ross and James this journey with us the last year, and to provide those who Brown, will take the stage on Aug. 29. may be unfamiliar with Satchmo’s a fun opportunity to come “It’s pretty cool to have someone of that caliber in here per- see what we are all about for the first time. We will have live forming on your stage,” Brown said. music that night, as well as free tastings, giveaways and some The bar will celebrate its one-year anniversary under the other surprises.”

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NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS AND NURSES. Immediate openings for all areas of St. Louis especially Chesterfield, Ellisville & Ballwin. Private Duty cases only.

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EARN EXTRA INCOME. Parttime Offce Cleaners – Evenings after 5:30 p.m. 10–25 hrs/ wk. Hiring for Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, O’Fallon, Spanish Lake, St. Peters & St. Charles, Weldon Springs. Must have reliable transportation & clean background check. Call 636-5327910.

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(BPT) No matter if you’re an aspiring chef or TV dinner connoisseur, if the look of your kitchen makes you want to dine out – it may be time for an upgrade. The kitchen should be the heart of your home: it’s where you entertain, hold family

meetings and even pay bills, so why not take it from “make-do” to “magnificent?”

Nothing reinvigorates a home like a newly remodeled kitchen; however, the costs to completely remodel this room can add up quickly. In fact, kitchen projects can range from less than $20,000 to more than $100,000, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), so it’s best to think of renovating this space as an investment. Here are five “must-do” updates to ensure your kitchen will earn compliments from everyone.

Add character with color Even the most lackluster space can be energized with color. Paint the walls or hang new curtains in a bright fabric. Or for a bigger statement, consider painted cabinets. To save you time and energy, manufactures now offer cabinets in a wide range of beautiful – and colorful – painted finishes. If considering a bold cabinet shade like blue or red, pair with complementary colors like brown or white – it will be easier to switch up the decor and add accent colors down the road.

Sticking with a neutral color scheme?

You can still make a statement and add warmth with a colorful mosaic tile backsplash. These backsplashes can instantly brighten a space and are now easier than ever to install. Plus, a glass backsplash is easy to clean, so you don’t have to worry about food splatters getting on walls.

Faucet facelift The sink area is among the most hard-

working of kitchen spaces, and the faucet in particular, gets the most grueling daily workout. Because of its constant use, updating the faucet will immediately improve the function and look of your prep space.

And don’t just stop with the kitchen faucet. Fixtures such as built-in soap dispensers or beverage faucets can further the functionality and improved styling at the sink. In fact, research shows that more than one-third of homeowners remodeling their kitchens are interested in beverage faucets with filtration systems, as well as matching soap dispensers.

Amp up accessories Much like fashion, accessories can make a room; think of hardware as the finishing touch to make your space feel polished but also serve a purpose. To start, easily answer the age-old question: “Where’s the dish towel?” Most homes don’t have a convenient place dedicated to hanging this necessity in the kitchen.

For a stylish solution, install accessories such as hooks, towel bars or towel rings on the side of an upper cabinet, the end of the island or in other work areas.

Next, think of the sink – accessories such as colanders and cutting boards can now fit seamlessly into the sink to help make meal prep and clean up a breeze.

Enhance lighting Lighting is a critical element in kitchen design, both for its decorative and functional benefits. But not all lighting is created equal; the best way to enhance the room is to install custom lighting to suit your kitchen’s needs. It can also make the space look roomier and more elegant.

With styles ranging from incandescent bulbs with vintage glass shades to ultrachic halogen cones, hanging pendants are popular ceiling fixtures for the kitchen.

For an instant update, install pendants over an island or countertop where the low-hanging fixtures won’t interfere with traffic flow.

Add personality Adding something beautiful like a bouquet of flowers, new linens or a colorful new tea pot will bring life into the space.

You can also jazz up your kitchen with lively artwork. Whether it’s a professional painting you love or fun vintage posters, artwork helps complete your renovation. For a more personal touch, hang a grouping of family photographs, or frame some of your children’s more colorful artistic creations for a vibrant and charming display. Or make artwork functional by painting an old framed mirror with chalkboard paint to display grocery lists, menus or your favorite quotes.

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1566 SNEAK ROAD | FORISTELL 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $1,250,000 This charming country home features oak hardwood flooring, plenty of windows & high-end appliances.

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