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The political left has been campaigning against the use of force since at least the 18th century. So it is not surprising that they are now arguing that heavily armed or aggressive police forces only inflame protesters and thus provoke violence. Statisticians have long warned that correlation is not causation, but they have apparently warned in vain. There is no reason to doubt that heavily armed police in riot gear may be more likely to show up where outbreaks of violence are expected. But when violence then breaks out, does that prove that it was the appearance of the police that caused it? I strongly suspect that people who travel with armed guards are more likely to be murdered than people who do not travel with armed guards. After all, they are not paying to have armed guards for no reason. If so, should we conclude from a higher murder rate among people with armed guards that having armed guards increases your chances of getting murdered? Shall we also conclude from this that we, the taxpayers, should no longer pay to have Secret Service agents guarding our presidents? Actually, the history of assassinations of American presidents could be cited as evidence that armed guards are correlated with higher murder rates, if we proceed to “reason” the same way the advocates of weaker police presence seem to be reasoning. There have been 43 presidents of the United States, of whom four – Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy – have been murdered. That is a murder rate of 9 percent. If the murder rate in the general population – most of whom do not have armed guards – were 9 percent, that would mean more than 27 million Americans murdered today. We haven’t quite gotten up to a murder rate that high, even in Chicago. Does anyone seriously believe that leaving presidents unguarded would reduce assassinations? Probably not. But this is the golden age of talking points, as distinguished from serious thinking about serious issues. These talking points are often based on a prevailing social vision, rather than on hard facts. According to the prevailing vision, ghetto riots are due to racial injustices – and the way to deal with them is to make concessions in words and deeds,

while severely restricting the use of force by the police. Factual evidence cannot make a dent in that vision. But, for those who are still so old-fashioned as to rely on facts, here are a few: Back in the 1960s when ghetto riots broke out in cities across the country, the region with the fewest riots was the South, where racial discrimination was greatest and police forces least likely to show restraint. In Detroit, with a liberal mayor in the city and a liberal governor in the state, where the police were warned against shooting during the 1967 riots, there was the largest death toll of any city during any riot during that whole decade – 43 people dead, 33 of them black. Both the New York Times and the Washington Post expressed astonishment that such a riot could occur in a city with such liberal policies. But neither of them changed its vision in response to facts which contradicted that vision. In Chicago, there were three nights of rioting on the west side in 1966. These riots were brought to a halt with what a Chicago correspondent for the Los Angeles Times called an almost “miraculous” low death rate of two. Yet that same reporter called the use of both troops and police a “serious overreaction.” Any force sufficient to prevent riots from getting out of hand is almost certain to be characterized as “excessive force” or “over reaction” by people with zero experience trying to stop riots. During a later and larger riot in Chicago, Mayor Richard J. Daley went on television to inform all and sundry that he had given orders to his police to “shoot to kill” arsonists – provoking outraged denunciations across the country. The number of people actually killed during that riot was less than a third of the number killed in kinder and gentler Detroit the following year, even though Chicago had a larger population. Do you prefer that fewer people get killed or that kinder and gentler rhetoric and tactics be used? © 2014 Creators.com

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Responding to ‘Flipping Ferguson’ To the Editor: Mr. Alfred Waddell in his “Flipping Ferguson,” letter to the editor (West Newsmagazine, Aug. 27) has obviously tried and convicted the police officer without benefit of knowledge of the actual evidence. That is unfortunate because I suspect that if this happened to him, he would be screaming about being denied due process; it is no different for police officers. People want to demilitarize police officers, and I agree that overkill is never good, but how would you suggest they defend themselves against Molotov cocktails and gunshots? Armor is the best protection for that. I really think Mr. Waddell’s statement about the reverse situation is not based in fact, but based in emotion. The due process that he talks about is accorded everyone, except those that he didn’t think it should be given to. The facts in this case have not really been divulged yet and if the police officer was in the wrong, he deserves punishment. But I, for one, will wait to hear it out. Knee-jerk reactions do nothing but inflame situations and do not solve them. Craig Wilds

The fire union versus us To the Editor: In Rick Gans’ letter titled “Security Issues in Monarch” (West Newsmagazine, Aug. 20), he appropriately chastised a Monarch Fire District union captain for revealing confidential security measures to the press and even being disrespectful enough to make fun of the common sense enhancements to protect lives. Chances are if you had an employee who did that, he or she would no longer be employed. One would expect the union to respect the overwhelming mandate of the voters when they elected a board majority dedicated to serving the financial interests of the residents, but the union leaders have continued to stir up as much trouble as they can to thwart the will of those they are paid to serve. I feel sorry for those fine and well-trained firefighters who just want to do their job and are embarrassed by the distractions of their union bosses. While I believe the service to Monarch residents is excellent, the issue in question is the taxpayer interest of who is in control and what are the costs. As I stated on one

of my campaign brochures when I ran for this board seat last year, I believe in paying for excellent service, but not overpaying. You can rely on the service, but we taxpayers have been overpaying as you can readily see at the official Monarch Transparency Portal that provides individual salaries, benefits and time off. Why are we overpaying? Because we are still bound by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the union signed by the previous union-supported board in 2011. Watch for the explanation of the board’s efforts to bring that CBA in line with local expectations in the upcoming Monarch Newsletter. Hard to understand the conflict? The government employees fire union #2665 that rules over most of St. Louis County, into St. Charles County and beyond, is like a shadow government. They demand generous donations to their political action committee from all members and use that money, typically in the $30,000 to $100,000 range per candidate, to elect union-controlled directors to public fire boards. Citizens who just want to serve cannot compete with that kind of machine. The union-backed directors then ensure the union owns both sides of the bargaining table, allowing firefighters to dictate their own salaries, benefits and time off, as well as who gets hired and fired. When individuals with a high school education, paramedic’s and driver’s licenses can earn a compensation package of close to $130,000 for working 2.25 (24hour) days per week, with three months off annually, it should sound an alarm to voters. The Monarch Fire Protection District, under the new public interest board, is one of the few governments to be totally open with salaries and expenses which can be found on the Transparency Portal at Monarchfpd.org. Please be assured these ongoing disruptions by the local fire union will not deter your elected Monarch Board of Directors from continuing to earnestly pursue what is best for all of us taxpayers and residents. Under the leadership of President Robin Harris, we are making significant progress as you will note in the periodic newsletters published to keep you informed. We are grateful for the kind words and support from Rick Gans and other constituents. Former Senator Jane Cunningham Monarch Fire Protection Board of Directors

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Sumptuous September The feasting that started with Celebrate Wildwood continues in West County this weekend as the Manchester Homecoming takes over Paul A. Schroeder Park. Oh sure, there will be carnival rides and concerts and even a pool party for your pooch, but there will also be corn dogs and funnel cakes, ice cold lemonade and cotton candy – the holy grail of carnival fare – the food you crave after being spun on a carnival ride like fruit-flavored sugar in a centrifuge. It’s fall festival season in West County and one of the benefits is undeniably the food. You might want to schedule a few extra sessions at the gym, because this September you can literally eat and drink your way around West County beginning with the Manchester Homecoming and culminating with the Wildwood BBQ Bash. During the day, on Sept. 13, head out to the Chesterfield Valley for food and fine art at Fine Art Ltd’s Fall Festival, which also continues on Sept. 14. There you’ll be able to get barbecue from nationally ranked Sugarfire Smoke House and doughnuts from the recent winner of Donut Wars – Vincent Van Doughnut. Award-winning margaritas from La Cantinas and Schlafly seasonal pumpkin ale also will be among the tasty treats offered to “of age” adults. And while you drink and dine, you can talk with artists, support the arts through raffles and silent auctions, and enjoy live music. Kids will have fun, too, with face painting and art projects. During the evening, get a sitter for the kids – if you have them – and head to Ballwin for its first-ever Craft Beer Festival in Vlasis Park. On tap will be brews from 4Hands, Abita, CivilLife, Deschutes Brewery, Excel, Goose Island, Kona Brewing, O’Fallon Brewery, Schafly, Shock Top, Six Row and Urban Chestnut. Local food options include BBQ ASAP, Callier’s Catering, Candicci’s, Charlottte’s Rib, Clancy’s

Pub, French Quarter, McAlister’s, Senior Pique and The Wolf. Are you getting hungry? We’re not done yet. On Sept. 19-21, the big daddy of food extravaganzas comes to West County when Budweiser Taste of St. Louis moves from the city to the county – more specifically to Chesterfield Amphitheater and Chesterfield Central Park. Let’s face it, we may as well pull out our fat pants and maxi dresses for this one. Billed as “The Ultimate Food Experience,” Taste includes offerings from more than 35 fine area restaurants. You know you’re going to want more than just a taste, so you might as well plan right now to come back for seconds and maybe thirds. With free access to the Art & Wine Walk, Kid City, two culinary stages, and the Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale as well as ticketed entertainment on the Bud Light Amphitheater Stage, including Duff Goldman – a.k.a The Ace of Cakes, Tyler Florence and not-to-be-missed musical acts – there will be plenty to keep you coming back for more. After feasting all weekend, you might be tempted to call it quits – but not so fast. There’s one more weekend in what we might as well rename as “Sumptuous September.” On Sept. 27-28, more than 100 of the nation’s best in barbecue arrive in West County for the Wildwood BBQ Bash. You know you don’t want to miss that. This year’s event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the BBQ Bash, which humbly began on the parking lot of St. Louis Home Fires with a mere seven competitors. This year, there will be music – including country superstar Joe Nichols performing an acoustic set – food, of course, and fireworks. It is a party after all. OK, now you can be done. Hey, somebody, pass the Tums.

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Celebrate Wildwood, which brought three days of food, music and entertainment to Wildwood Town Center, officially kicked of the fall festival season in fine fashion Aug. 22-24. Local residents experienced the Founders Car and Motorcycle show, a juried art exhibit featuring nearly 40 local and regional artists, and a parade – all of which were kicked off with a fireworks display on Friday, Aug. 22. Formerly known as Wildwood Founders Day, Celebrate Wildwood also honored the country’s veterans, with local veterans groups in attendance including the Gateway Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Greater St. Louis and Franklin County Honor Flight, two chapters of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Army 101st Paratroopers.

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To temporarily replace City AdministraWildwood’s City Council, during an tor Dan Dubruiel after he retires effective Sept. Aug. 25 work session, approved develop- 26, Wildwood’s City Council has approved a ing and sending out requests for proposals resolution appointing Deputy City Adminisfor engaging an economic development trator/City Clerk Lynne Greene-Beldner and consultant. Director of Public Works Ryan Thomas as Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of plan- co-interim city administrators to share the ning and parks, told the council that the duties of Dubruiel’s job until another person city’s Economic Development Task Force can be permanently named to that post. has been discussing engagement of a conThe two also will continue to perform their sultant to help the city in better promoting current jobs. its business environment as well as doing Due to differing responsibilities, Greenemore to retain current businesses. Beldner will receive an extra $250 per pay The consultant, once selected, would period for the work, while Thomas will compare Wildwood’s growth and develop- receive an extra $750 while they work in that ment policies’ success to those of compa- extra capacity. The city has already began the process to rable U.S. cities; develop a priority list of action items which could lead to acceler- recruit a new city administrator. ated growth of the city’s Town Center commercial area, among others; formulate measurable objectives to do so; and create WEST COUNTY a proposal for continued consulting support for implementation of action items Artists honored and measuring achievement in those objecFor the first time, the Greater St. Louis tives. Artist Association, at its Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park, honored six of the region’s leading artists for their body of work, comFinal approval given to solar mitment to the arts and what they have panel legislation changes done to promote and raise the stature of Final approval was given by the Wild- working artists. wood City Council to legislation calling Honored were Bryan Hayes, painter (St. for additional regulations on use of resi- Albans); Gary Lucy, painter (Washington); dential solar panel arrays. Billyo O’Donnell, plein air artist (Warren All new ground-mounted solar panel County); Jim Trotter, photographer (St. arrays anywhere on a property, as well as all Louis); Harry Weber, sculptor (St. Louis) new rooftop solar panel arrays on the front and Don Wiegand, sculptor (Chesterfield). of a home and visible from any adjacent or adjoining roadway, will require a conditional use permit from the city. Existing Parkway to vote on solar panel systems will be grandfathered, campus e-cigarette ban and the new regulations will not apply. Parkway’s Board of Education, at its The city’s Planning and Zoning Com- Sept. 10 meeting, is set to vote on a policy mission recommended the conditional use change that would add e-cigarettes to permit be obtained in these two instances, tobacco products as not being permitted to allow posting the property and notifying at any time in district buildings, district neighbors, opening up additional opportu- grounds, district-owned vehicles and nities for input on solar array placement, school-sponsored events. size and other factors. These restrictions – just as those now in Rooftop solar panel arrays on the rear effect in regard to tobacco products – would of a home and not visible from a road will also ban use of e-cigarettes by anyone follow the same accessory application pro- attending school-sponsored events and cess as today under the proposal. meetings held in district buildings and to

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EMS/FPD Chief Ernie Rhodes. “Blueprint 2025 is all about working together. Families all over the area will benefit.” Wechsler also was pleased with the initial meeting’s results. “I was very impressed with the thoughtful ideas and questions of the attendees,” he said. “The vision and action plan that will come out of all this should be remarkable.” The planning effort is expected to take about six months. . Dr. Barton Wechsler from the University of Missouri leads discussion during a strategic planning session held Aug. 25 at the West County EMS and Fire Protection District training facility on Manchester Road.

any group or organization contracting for public or private use of district facilities. The proposed policy change says the board believes that smoking and the use of any tobacco product and e-cigarette is detrimental to the health and well being of the Parkway staff and its student body. “Electronic cigarette vapor contains nicotine, a highly addictive and toxic substance in amounts sometimes several times higher than found in a tobacco cigarette,” states the language of the proposed policy change.

West County EMS/FPD launches planning effort The West County EMS and Fire Protection District has kicked off a strategic planning effort by asking its citizens and its own employees what their expectations are for the district’s future. “Our focus is on continued improvement and the only way for that improvement to happen is if we know the expectations of those we serve,” said David Cobb, West County’s board chairman. Leading the planning discussion was Dr. Barton Wechsler, dean of graduate programs at the University of Missouri’s Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs. Emphasizing the need for planning, Wechsler quoted an adage attributed to New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra: “If you don’t know where you’re going, when you get there you’ll be lost.” West County officials have entitled the planning program “Blueprint 2025: A Safer Community.” Wechsler asked the audience – divided about evenly between West County personnel and district residents – what their expectations for the district are and then had the group to come forward and check items from the list that they viewed as most important. “We were honored by the large turnout and participation of so many community leaders from West County,” said West

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Reporter gets firsthand look at program honoring those who have served By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The scene was unexpected to those unfamiliar with the itinerary: a Southwest Airlines arrival gate at the Baltimore airport where some 40 uniformed U.S. Navy and Air Force personnel formed a long reception line for a special group getting off the plane; other travelers pausing in their walk to or from their own flights and surrounding the area to applaud and cheer, more than a few with tears streaming down their faces. The objects of the adulation weren’t members of a rock band, political figures or other glitterati du jour. Instead, they were 21 elderly men from the St. Louis area who probably no one in the crowd knew personally. Many showed the various infirmities that tend to accompany old age. But that didn’t erase their smiles and looks of pleased bewilderment as they proceeded, many in wheelchairs, along the reception line, exchanging handshakes, fist bumps, high fives and expressions of thanks with the young servicemen and women who formed it. More specifically, the group being welcomed comprised the latest contingent of U.S. veterans flown free of charge to the Washington, D.C., area for a whirlwind tour of the memorials erected there. The visits to the nation’s capital are part

of the Honor Flight program. Launched in Ohio in 2005, it has spread to include other hubs across the nation, including the Greater St. Louis unit that has conducted more than two dozen such flights with nearly 600 veterans since its founding here in 2009. Nationally, more than 81,000 veterans have participated in the program. “It was much more than what I had expected,” said Richard (Rick) Jordan on the trip’s return flight to St. Louis. Jordan, a Town & Country resident and co-founder of PARIC Corporation, served as guardian for his 90-year-old father-inlaw, Jessie (Jay) Garms, of Steelville. Garms served in the Navy aboard the USS Colorado, a battleship that participated in a number of South Pacific island invasions during World War II. Late in 1944, Garms rode out a horrendous typhoon that struck the fleet commanded by Admiral William “Bull” Halsey. More than 700 sailors perished in the storm as high winds and mountainous waves tossed smaller ships around like corks. Garms said he was fortunate to be aboard a battleship, which was better able to withstand the onslaught that capsized and sank three smaller vessels and caused major damage to a number of other ships. For Garms, Jordan and others in the local

Norman Volle (center) a Korean War-era Army veteran, is flanked by sons Jim (left) and David during visit to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. David served as his father’s guardian during the honor flight tour while Jim, who works in the Washington area, met the group at the Memorial. group, the Baltimore welcome wasn’t the first surprise of the day. While participants waited to board their flight in St. Louis, the public address system at Lambert Airport announced details of the honor flight. The announcement caused a number of travelers to approach one or more of the

veterans to shake hands and thank them for their service. It was a scene that was repeated several more times that day during the group’s stops at the various memorials. Also, when the flight landed at Baltimore See HONOR FLIGHT, page 63

Public hearing to give Wildwood residents voice regarding gated commmunities By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com A public hearing – and an initial reading on proposed legislation – regarding whether the city should allow installation of gates for certain private residential streets is scheduled for Sept. 8. The Wildwood City Council, during a work session on Aug. 25, approved holding the public hearing and having a first-round vote on draft legislation by a vote of 12 to 3, with Glen De Hart (Ward 1), Marc Cox (Ward 4) and Randy Ladd (Ward 2) opposed and Katie Dodwell (Ward 4) absent. The Planning/Economic Development/ Parks (PEP) subcommittee had voted unanimously in August to forward draft legislation to the council. The subcommittee, over the past three months, has been considering possible changes to the city’s current prohibition – in all but a few limited circumstances – of gated communities. Their involvement came after a resident of the Lafayette Crossing subdivision told councilmembers about her problems with unrestricted access to her property off Hwy. 109. In June, a subcommittee public hearing was held on the issue of potential benefits

and concerns about gated subdivisions. But Councilmember Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) protested that not enough people knew about that hearing, resulting in the need for the additional hearing. Director of Planing and Parks Joe Vujnich countered by saying that information on the issue had been placed on the city’s website, Facebook page and Twitter feed as well as in the city newsletters.. “I think it’s prudent to let all residents have an opportunity to express their desire to have or not have gates,” McCutchen said. “I don’t think it was appropriate to invite only those people who have asked for gates and ignore the rest of our residents.” A previous mailing had gone only to affected property owners. Councilmember Greg Stine (Ward 7) agreed with McCutchen.“We have a responsibility to adhere to our master plan, and I don’t see private gates as necessarily matching that. These gates could change the nature of this community,” he said. He and McCutchen asked for the Sept. 8 public hearing on the proposed legislation. Features of the proposed legislation include that gates: would be considered only

for those living on private streets; would have to be reviewed and approved by emergency service providers as well as the city’s Architectural Review Board; must be able to be opened in the event of a power failure; would have to be located at least 60 feet back from any adjacent, intersecting road; and must provide access to postal carriers, Rockwood School District buses, trash haulers, city workers and emergency providers. A minimum of 75 percent of lot owners with access through a gate also would have to approve of each installation through their signatures on a petition. Cox called the ability to have gates “a personal property rights issue.” “We’re not forcing gates down anyone’s throat,” he said. But McCutchen countered that “this is Wildwood - not Gatewood.” And Councilmember Dave Bertolino (Ward 5) said he feared that residents of some streets that are publicly maintained now could ask to change their street over to private maintenance so they’d be allowed to have a gate.“Residents could ask for that, as long as they realize they’ll have to accept all future costs and

liability for their street,” Vujnich said. In addition to setting a meeting time, the council approved allowing funding for a citywide notification mailing of the hearing. During the regular council meeting on Aug. 25, two residents spoke in favor of allowing gates. Jeff Tottleben, of Wardenburg Farm Drive, said gates should be an option for residents who are facing safety, crime and unwanted traffic issues. “Above all, it’s a private property rights issue,” he said. “I don’t feel Wildwood will become a community of gated streets.” Lisa Waterbury Allen, of Kennedy Crossing Court, said a gate on her street would help ensure the safety of her children. “Since we’ve moved in, there’s been constant traffic, and some people have even approached my 5-year-old son on our backyard swing,” she said. “We’ve had people park nearby and walk in our back yard to take a look around. “People from Lafayette High School park here when the school has football games. A line needs to be drawn. I don’t want strangers to be able to randomly come on to my property.”

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ported by homeowners in the proposed indenture upgrades, which the indenture committee has worked on since last year. That committee split the proposed changes into two parts – some that are critical to residents’ gaining control of the homeowners association and other more internal issues that could wait for consideration until afterward, said resident Lee Zadra. She added that the changes don’t address every need of every resident “but give us the means to address all issues in the future.” “Both residents and the builders understand the urgency of getting this (approval) done quickly, because it’s the selling season,” said Stephen Kling Jr., an attorney for Great Southern Bank. “We appreciate the support of residents to work on a tight time frame to get this done.” One of the concerns of residents who spoke at the Aug. 11 council meeting was gaining control of the homeowners association, which has been held by the developers. However, Bob May, a partner in E-404, explained that once the new plat is recorded, residents would gain majority control of the homeowners association. “Residents, the bank and E-404 have worked very hard together over the last two weeks to address everybody’s concerns, and we’re very happy with the result,” May said. “These most recently amended indentures filed with the city addressed many of the residents’ concerns, such as their ability to control the neighborhood association.” May said there may be a resident or two with additional concerns, but overall, residents said they felt that they don’t have to address those at this point because some things can be deferred until residents gain control of the association. He noted that at that time residents can add more amendments to the indentures “as they see fit without intervention from the developer.”

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your mind and your horizons by hearing bright, articulate people who think differently from you. It’s so rewarding to hear people say they weren’t looking forward to a certain talk and then completely changing their minds, and we hear people say that often.” The subscribers themselves help in choosing the lecturers for each season through a detailed survey process. The Speakers Series gradually narrows a broad list of hundreds of potential speakers down to the seven who make the final line-up each season. They focus on balancing the lineup of speakers across the political and social spectrum, forming an eclectic list of household names along with less famous–but no less accomplished–personalities, from world leaders and statesmen to journalists, writers, and a miscellaneous group including actors and scientists. “The Speakers Series is sort of like an elite liberal arts course where the guest lecturers are some of the best and most gifted minds in the country and world,” Conrow said. “And, of course, they must be intellectually entertaining.”

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citizens. Reifschneider said he has written 35 thank-you notes already, but many of the donations were given anonymously. “Everybody appreciated it greatly,” Reifschneider said. ••• Prior to the Wildwood donation, the St. Louis BBQ Society on Aug. 19 pulled together an impromptu barbecue and food collection drive, also to benefit police officers working in Ferguson, some of which were from local police departments. Society members said the drive came together quickly after “a few of the guys were talking on Aug. 18 about what they could do.” Word got out quickly and by morning donations were being dropped off at Society board members’ homes and grills were being lit at St. Louis Home Fires, whose parking lot served as grilling and donation central. “Members of the St. Louis BBQ Society are here and we’ve got brisket and butts on the grills,” said St. Louis Home Fires owner Frank Schmer, on Aug. 19. “Plus members of the society and the community have been dropping by with donations of food – chips, soft drinks, baked goods, etc.” The group grilled until about 5 p.m. and then loaded it all up and delivered it to the Ferguson Police Department. The response, as in Wildwood, was one of grattitude as much for the show of support as for the food.

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between being involved in a course of action or being committed is simple. “Tomorrow morning when you go to breakfast, you look at your plate with the ham and eggs on there, remember this: The chicken was involved in making that breakfast, the pig was committed to it,” Moore said. “The pig gave its all, and that’s what you have to do in this situation.” While the training was designed to help drivers in the absolute worst-case scenarios, Parkway’s Director of Transportation Will Rosa said the training course would prove useful in many types of situations. “How do you communicate when something happens? What are you going to do, are you going to make it worse or make it better?” Rosa said. “As a bus driver, are you being observant? I have received so many positive responses already, it was overwhelming.” The bus drivers’ training comes hot on the heels of a school-wide training course that took place on Aug. 7. Led by Tier One Tactical Solutions, a group comprised of St. Louis County and Webster Groves police officers, this training gave staff and faculty training in the four E’s: Educate, Evade, Escape, Engage. Parkway communication coordinator Cathy Kelly said that previously, active shooter training taught staff to remain in place, close the blinds and hide. The Aug. 7 training situation was designed to teach educators and staff members when action, hiding or confrontation is the best option. “This training was meant to give people options,” Kelly said. “It put you in situations where you had to think, ‘what would I do?’”

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Ellisville mayor asks Lion’s Choice to ‘flip-flop’ restaurant design By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Clarkson Valley residents living in proximity to a proposed Ellisville development continue to speak out against the project. At a city council meeting on Aug. 20, Lion’s Choice CEO and president Mark Disper presented a new site plan for the development, which included an 8-foot privacy fence and foliage to obscure light and sound. Those modifications were made after Clarkson Valley residents spoke against the Lion’s Choice at a previous council meeting; however, nearby Clarkson Farm residents are still unsatisfied with the fastfood restaurant’s proximity. Lion’s Choice is looking to build a new restaurant, complete with a drive-through, at the north end of the Ellisville Fountain Plaza. The restaurant would be raised approximately 36 feet from the property line of the closest home on Clarkson Farm Drive. “There’s a 5 to 10 percent devaluation

Ellisville launches new city website By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Ellisville’s website has gotten a makeover – making it easier to use by citizens and more inviting, too. The new website, which has been under development for over six months, went live on Thursday, Aug 28. Aaddia Jones, Ellisville’s Information Systems manager, said the website has improved on a technical level in addition to being more aesthetically pleasing. “Finding information on our old website was very difficult for our residents, whereas now we’ve tried to make it a little more userand resident-friendly,” Jones said. The new Ellisville webpage is hosted by CivicPlus, who hosts the websites for several other local municipalities, including Richmond Heights and Wildwood. Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) said that many of the features included in the new website were taken from suggestions made by the residentrun Ellisville Transparency Committee. Depending on resident feedback, the city may still have to do some tweaking, according to Reel; however, she feels the time spent developing the new website was well spent. “I think it is the first stepping stone toward being a more transparent government, having it right there where everyone can get to it when they need it,” Reel said. Jones and Reel encouraged residents to visit ellisville.mo.us and submit feedback to the city using the “webmaster” link on the left side of the webpage.

of property that is adjacent to a nuisance property,” Clarkson Farm resident D.E. Lyn Klosterhoff said during public comments at the Aug. 20 meeting. “I don’t believe anybody here lives with a drive-through in their back yard, with the noise and the difficulties and everything that it provides.” Clarkson Farm resident Dale Waltz raised concerns about the level of traffic the Lion’s Choice could create on Clarkson Road during the school year. After the meeting, Clarkson Farm trustee Ron Corno said he would not find issue

with the development provided the layout was flipped to put the drive-through farther away from the homes. After the Lion’s Choice legislation was tabled, Mayor Adam Paul asked Disper to consider flipping the lot, a request made by Clarkson Farms residents at a previous council meeting. “I’d also request that the developers really look into flip-flopping the design and saving us a lot of trouble,” Paul said to Disper in the meeting. “There’s no imaginary line drawn between our two cities; let’s just make this

work out, otherwise we’re going to have a bunch of problems, and we don’t want that. We want you guys to come here.” “I echo the mayor’s sentiments exactly, and I think it would serve you all well to present an alternative site plan. Flipping (the restaurant) may not be optimal, it is certainly worth considering,” Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1) said. Ellisville City Manager Bill Schwer said the legislation related to the Lion’s Choice would return before the council, although an exact date has yet to be determined.

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arsonist burned the home to the ground. Despite the fire, county officials still want to proceed with the lease arrangement, which would include some joint city-county programming, such as guided nature walks, bird watching, fall hay rides and more, Vujnich said. Additionally, Open Space Council officials have said that agency is interested in assisting with those activities. The joint programming, otherwise not available in the community, would still be beneficial, despite the loss of the historic building, Vujnich said. Mayor Tim Woerther said the site could be available for equestrian use, especially since there are existing stables across the road. “We could possibly expand the use of equestrian trails already in the area,” he said. Councilmember Sue Cullinane (Ward 3) agreed. “This property lends itself to equestrian pursuits, and this would be an opportunity for local equestrian groups to jump in with donations of labor, money and time,” she said. Vujnich noted that the PEP subcommittee had recommended use of some nontraditional funding sources to improve the property.

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Rockwood teacher earns Presidential Innovation Award Rockwood Summit High School science teacher Darrin Peters has won the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. He was one of only 17 educators from around the Peters country to be recognized. The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers who

employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. It is sponsored by the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency. According to the EPA website “Peters developed an innovative curriculum that provides students at Rockwood Summit High the opportunity to learn about renewable fuel. The project challenges students to conduct web research, design experiments, and produce usable biodiesel.” Teacher awardees receive a commemorative plaque and an award of $2,000 to be used to further the recipient’s professional development in environmental education. The teacher’s local education agency also receives an award of $2,000 to fund environmental educational activities and programs of the teacher.

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For 10 points, name the Parkway high school that just took second place in a regional Scholar Bowl competition in Washington, Mo. If you answered South High, give yourself 10 points. The South High Scholar Bowl team recently ranked second in this Jeopardy-style academic challenge. To play, students answer questions from moderators on a wide range of subjects, using buzzers to signal they have the correct answer. Winning Parkway South High team members include Maya Mills, Aditya Patel, Erin Neely, Gregory James, Andy Mark, Sheldon Taylor, Priya Vangala and Blaine Hubert. Neely placed second and Patel placed fourth in All-District competition. South High math teacher Scott Degitz

Will Rosa, Parkway’s director of transportation, has earned a Special Needs Training endorsement from the National Association for Pupil Transportation. The training pro- Rosa gram offers a rigorous curriculum designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of transporters working with special needs students. Topics covered include child passenger safety restraint and safety “roadeos.” Parkway joins 83 other schools dis-

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sense of belonging,” said John. “It has helped me become a lot better at Trivial Pursuit.” Degitz and John sing, dance and use characters from books to help team members retain knowledge for the game.

Promising Practices recognized Each year, as part of the National Schools of Character program, the Character Education Partnership (CEP) recognizes educators who have implemented unique, specific and effective character education strategies. This year, the following Rockwood Schools/programs were recognized as exhibiting Promising Practices in character education: Chesterfield Elementary: Meet Me in

St. Louis program, Chef Leaders program; Crestview Middle: Crestview Complementary Club, Veterans Day Assembly; Fairway Elementary: Thank Yous from the Fairway Lollipop Gang, Got Your Back Pack program; Individualized Learning Center: ILC Python Time program; Lafayette High: Community Service Class; Marquette High: Spring Break Service Learning Trip; Pond Elementary: Proud of My Panther; Ridge Meadows Elementary: Summer Book Bags program; Rockwood South Middle: Heifer International Read to Feed program, National Junior Honor Society Enrichment Seminar Day; Rockwood Summit High: Summit Link Crew program; Uthoff Valley Elementary: Celebrating Veterans the Viking Way; Woerther Elementary: Caring in Action program ••• Eight Parkway schools also have been nationally recognized for Promising Practices. Barretts Elementary: Girl Power Ally Group; Carman Trails Elementary: High Five Friday; Craig Elementary: English as a Second Language Thanksgiving Feast; McKelvey Elementary: Taste of McKelvey Culture Awareness Night, Assessing the Character of Characters in Favorite Books; Oak Brook Elementary: Student Led School-wide Assemblies; Ross Elementary: Veterans Day celebration; Southwest Middle: community garden, “In Pursuit of Ethics”; Sorrento Springs Elementary: Students Learn about Careers from Experts – Our Parents! As a district, Parkway also won two awards for its Character Education Action Team and Project Parkway. These Parkway and Rockwood schools will be honored at the 2014 National Forum on Character Education in Washington, D.C., in October.

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SSD, Parkway discuss future of technical career education By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Special School District and Parkway are among school districts being encouraged to expand and improve the region’s focus on career and technical education.

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That recommendation came as the result of a SSD review committee. State law mandates a Public Review Committee be appointed every four years. Among its charges, the committee must conduct a thorough review of how effectively SSD is delivering services to students needing special education in cooperation with component districts like Parkway, said Bruce Major, a former Parkway board member and former board representative to SSD’s Governing Council who serves on the SSD public review committee. He and a panel of SSD and Parkway officials involved in the review presented recommendations to Parkway’s board of education at its meeting on Aug. 27. One of the committee recommendations was that SSD should expand and improve the community’s focus on career and technical education by becoming the regional focus point for promoting and enhancing opportunities for that education, finding ways to encourage students to enroll in appropriate programs and improving education options available to students. “While SSD runs North and South County Technical high schools, resources such as space and money are not available to greatly expand enrollment there, but we can expand the impact in school districts of career and tech opportunities for individual students,” Major said. Major also told the board he feels the

SSD name and its association with special education have been an impediment in the past to the delivery of career services at North Tech, as well as at South Tech, where Parkway students are most likely to attend. Parkway Superintendent Keith Marty said about 125 Parkway students – mostly from Parkway South High – attended South Tech last year. “It’s regrettable, but a real problem throughout West County is that some parents don’t want their kids associated with the SSD name – that pains me,” Major said. Major said South Tech offers only partday programs – unlike North Tech – due to not having enough students to support full-day programs. However, Lisa Merideth, Parkway’s assistant superintendent for teaching, learning and accountability, said it was important to increase school counselors’ and teachers’ understanding of the “rich and rigorous” opportunities that are available at SSD’s technical high schools. “There’s no way Parkway could duplicate the opportunities available at SSD’s technical high schools,” Merideth said. “We need to create more opportunities for our teachers to visit these schools to help them understand the rigor of programs there.” Major said he felt the future of career and technical education will lie in partnership programs such as the Pre-Professional Health Sciences Academy, an elective course that exposes Parkway high school seniors interested in health and biomedical careers to professionals working in the field. Parkway and SSD provide staff for the effort. Last year, Parkway’s board approved a partnership agreement between the district, BJC School Outreach and Youth Development and SSD to launch the course that combines classroom learning with job shadowing at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. This year, Lindenwood University is also part of the program, providing classroom space, Major said. “The way we currently do career and technical education is too piecemeal, and there’s a lot of room for improvement,” Major said. “SSD has a model for delivery of career and tech education that is almost exclusively built around the two tech high schools, yet there are issues with those schools such as capacity and student transportation to South Tech.”

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payment of outstanding charges and a ledger that shows all charges, payments and outstanding balances, Rooney said. “Parents can access student accounts, see charges and make credit card payments from their home,” he said. “This ability offers convenience for the families and fewer transactions for staff to process during the school day. It also provides another level of control as parents can see how their money was applied to various fees.” Rooney said the software also includes several interfaces with other district software. For example, the interface with Infinite Campus – a web-based student system that provides parents with information via the campus portal – allows charges to be automatically applied based on course enrollment. The system also allows teachers to pull up a roster of students to apply payments, Rooney said. And a family grouping within Infinite Campus can be used to give parents access to all of their children within the student fees module. Another interface with an existing system will allow library fines to be processed through the software. And a third interface will allow all cash receipts to be recorded in the district’s general ledger, Rooney said. Though the district received proposals from three other vendors; however, the InTouch Receipting proposal best matched Rockwood’s requirements. A committee of district finance clerks, secretaries, athletic directors, principals, a teachers’ representative and technology and finance staff evaluated the proposals, Rooney said. “We were told by staff to make the system as simple as possible,” Rooney said. “This system allows someone to pull up a class roster and quickly record receipts information by child.”

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Chaminade’s Tatum rated tops in the nation Chaminade’s Jayson Tatum has been rated the No. 1 basketball player in the junior class in the nation by scout.com. The 6-foot-9 guard has offers to play at Kentucky, Duke, Florida, North Carolina and any other school with a scholarship to offer. He spent his summer not just playing basketball, but playing basketball for his country and traveling to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to compete in the World Championships – playing on the Under17 USA team. The two-time defending champion USA team was pushed to the limit before a close 99-97 win over Australia. Tatum played in seven games in the tournament. He averaged 11.3 points and 3.1 rebounds a game. “We had a lot of fun,” Tatum said in an interview after the championship game. “I’m so glad to be able to do it. Being with these guys for 30 days and all the hard work of practicing twice a day and then flying over here, it paid off. “I have a lot of pride for our country.

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Youth hockey Several local players have made the 22-man USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program for the 2014-15 season. The players, members of the Under-17 and Under-18 squads, will live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and attend school there. The U-17 squad will play in the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in the United States. It will also compete in three international tournaments, including the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. St. Louis area players on the team include forward and Wisconsin recruit Trent Frederic and defenseman and Michigan recruit Luke Martin. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Frederic scored 15 goals and added 18 assists as a sophomore for De Smet Jesuit last winter. Frederic lit the lamp 11 times for the St. Louis Blues midget minor program of the Tier I Elite Hockey League. He also had 19 assists in 32 games played. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound Martin was a freshman last season at John Burroughs. Martin also played for the St. Louis AAA Blues and scored four goals and 17 assists in 30 games. The Under-18 squad, comprised of some of the top American-born players in the 1997 birth year, will compete as a member of the United States Hockey League and also against NCAA Division I and III schools, in addition to participating in three international competitions. The national team includes forward Matthew Tkachuk, a Notre Dame recruit and the son of former Blues star Keith Tkachuk; forward Luke Kunin, of Chesterfield; and goalie Luke Opilka. Both Kunin and Opilka have committed to Wisconsin. Tkachuk played for St. Louis Blues midget minor team. Last year, the 5-foot-11, 165pound forward played for the U-17 national team. In 33 games, he had five goals and 17 assists. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound Kunin was a standout right winger with the St. Louis AAA Blues as well as Whitfield High School. Opilka played last season with Team USA Juniors while previously playing for the St. Louis AAA Blues and Lindbergh High.

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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Week 3 of the high school football season finds several big games to choose from – but two rivalry match-ups highlight the weekend. The cliché is true that you can throw out the record books when these teams meet. Parkway Central is making the short drive to play at Parkway North while De Smet Jesuit is making a short trip to Chaminade. Both games start at 7 p.m. Parkway Central and Parkway North are no longer members of the Suburban South conference, which is no more, but that will not slow down this annual gridiron tradition. The Colts of Parkway Central are in the Suburban Central Conference while the Parkway North Vikings are in the Suburban XII Conference. The teams usually play later in the season, but this is a new dawn in high school football for the suburban schools. Last year, Parkway Central scored a 44-0 victory over the Vikings as the Colts went on to finish 13-2 and finish second in Class 5. De Smet Jesuit and Chaminade are Metro Catholic Conference rivals. Last year, the Spartans of De Smet earned a 48-3 victory over the Red Devils. Here are the games scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5. All games have 7 p.m. kickoffs. • Hazelwood Central at Eureka • Fort Zumwalt West at CBC • Rockwood Summit at Parkway West • MICDS at Lutheran South • Parkway South at Webster Groves • Lafayette at Kirkwood • Jackson at Marquette • De Smet Jesuit at Chaminade • Kennedy at Fr. Tolton Catholic • Crystal City at Principia Here are the games scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6. All games have 1 p.m. kickoffs. • John Burroughs at Priory • Westminster Christian Academy at Lutheran North

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Wildwood’s Teddy Jones reflects on 2014 Metropolitan Amateur win By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Wildwood’s Teddy Jones showed he had the right stuff by winning the area’s top amateur golf tournament. Jones began the final round of the 24th Metropolitan Amateur at Westwood Country Club six shots behind leader John Anderson. When the day ended, Jones captured the tournament with a playoff victory that will put his name on the prestigious Jim Tom Blair Trophy. Jones, a Eureka graduate who is a junior at the University of Central Missouri, shot a final round 4-under 67 to complete 54-holes at 1-under. He ended the 54 holes tied at 212 with Anderson and Pat Riordan. “This is my biggest victory to me because I’m able to share my name on the Jim Tom Blair Teddy Jones Trophy with so any other great players like (Kyle) Weldon, (Skip) Berkmeyer, (Don) Bliss, and (Jim) Holtgrieve,” Jones said. “It is really a special win to me, and also (for) my mother, father and sister who watched the whole Saturday.” Going into the tournament, Jones was not expecting much. “My expectations going into the Metro were not so high,” he admitted. “I had been playing some inconsistent golf up to the tournament. I had more confidence going into the Metro than previous tournaments this summer, because of my play the previous week at Sunset Country Club in the Griesedieck District Championship.” This was his third time competing in the Metro Amateur. “My first time I don’t think I made the cut. The last time however I played really well and I believe tied for third,” Jones said. “I had only lost to Kyle Weldon, a good friend of mine who won for the second time, and also Phil Caravia, another great player and friend. Plus, I had beat some really good players such as Skip Berkmeyer, and good friend Joe Migdal, who qualified for the U.S. Am this year along with Kyle Weldon.” Jones opened the tournament with a 75, and followed with a 70 on the second day.

“After the first two rounds, I was happy with my play,” he said. “The first day it took me five shots to get on the 12th green, my third hole of tournament. I sunk a 10-footer to make a triple, but wasn’t mad because I knew my putter was working. The second day was better, but I had some really good breaks off the tee to keep me in it.” That brought him into the final round, down by six strokes. In a fast start to the final round, Jones got to 5-under after No. 10 and 2-under for the championship. He would bogey the 13th and 16th holes on the inward 9, but a birdie on 18 would post a 1-under total with the last five groups on the course. “Before I started the last round, my intentions were to make lots of birdies by hitting as many greens as possible, which I did,” Jones said. “I hit lots of greens that day. I really wanted to birdie hole one to get some momentum and take advantage of the easiness that hole offers. That putt and the really long birdie putt I made on hole 3 is what pumped up my momentum. “After I missed a short putt on hole 5 for birdie, I knew that I could get on the leaderboard. And even though I missed it, I knew that I had a chance if I kept hitting greens.” That he did. “I played well that round and birdied my last hole to make the playoff,” Jones said. Jones, Anderson and Riordan went to the 10th tee to face the 4-hole aggregate playoff. It was the first playoff to decide the tournament since Darren Lundgren captured his championship in 2007 at Boone Valley Golf Club. Anderson and Jones made their way through 10, 16, 17 and 18 at even par. Riordan would bogey 3 of the 4 holes to fall short. That sent the playoff to a hole-by-hole format to decide the champion. After sharing pars on the 10th hole, Jones would par the 18th again to complete the playoff and capture the championship. “When it was over I was absolutely overjoyed,” Jones said.

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Citizen of the Year: Helen Hume The Manchester Homecoming Committee has selected Helen Hume as the 2014 Citizen of the Year. Helen and her husband, Jack, have lived in Manchester for 40 years. The couple has two children, Susan and David, and seven grandchildren, who all reside in the St. Louis area. Helen is an accomplished artist and retired art teacher who has generously shared her talents with the community throughout her life. Although she has written nine resource books for art teachers, Helen considers teaching art to a generation of young people at Helen Hume Barretts Elementary and Parkway West to be her greatest contribution to the Manchester area. During a long and distinguished career as an art educator, Helen taught painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, commercial art, photography and art history, and served as art department head for more than 30 years at West High. She is a former Parkway Teacher of the Year, and was named a

Pillar of Parkway in 1995. Retirement from classroom teaching hasn’t slowed Helen down in the least. She was one of the original members of Manchester Arts, serving as board secretary. She also played a key role in putting artwork on display in the Government Room of the Manchester Police Facility. Recently, she was named the 2014 Retired Arts Educator of the Year by the Missouri Art Education Association. Helen’s philosophy of “you should share what you know” also continues through her volunteer work with several area organizations. She is a longtime member of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, serving as president of its Permanent Endowment Foundation. She is also active with the St. Louis Symphony, where she works with other volunteers and writes articles for its playbill, newsletter and other publications.

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Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal: Ed Warhol The Manchester Homecoming Committee has proudly announced the selection of longtime Manchester resident Ed Warhol as Grand Marshal for this year’s parade. Ed was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and worked for U.S. Steel as a maintenance foreman. He served with the U.S. Army 346th Engineer Corps from 1952-1954 during the Korean War, stationed in Mannheim, Germany. In 1976, Ed, his wife Dorothy and their three Ed Warhol children, Ed, Pat and Richard, moved to Manchester; Ed and Dorothy remain in the same home today. Their children also live in the St. Louis area and look forward to attending this weekend’s festivities along with their families. Ed has served on the Homecoming Committee for more than 20 years and contributes his time and talents in many areas, including designing and creating the wooden signs for Kid’s Corner and various components of the booths. Ed regularly volunteers for the Halloween

Festival, Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Santa events in Manchester as well. Visitors to the Manchester American Legion probably have seen Ed working at the fish fries. He also serves on the Home Board Committee, which helps maintain Post 208. He is an active parishioner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where he has especially enjoyed working at the parish sausage suppers. When he’s not busy volunteering, Ed loves tending to his vegetable garden and beautiful yard. He enjoys woodworking and makes chessboards and birdhouses which he donates. Ed will greet the community in Saturday morning’s Manchester Homecoming Parade, which has adopted the “STL250” theme celebrating the area’s 250th anniversary. The parade will travel through the south side of Manchester again this year, stepping off at 9 a.m. from Parkway South High School and proceeding through Chadwick Estates and Big Bend Woods subdivisions before ending at Parkway Southwest Middle School (see the parade route map on page 33).

Business of the Year: Duenke Cabinet Company The Manchester Homecoming Business of the Year, Duenke Cabinet Company, also celebrates its golden anniversary in the city in 2014. In business since 1953, the company opened at its current location, 14436 Manchester Road, in 1964. Jim Schmidt, who has been with Duenke since 1977 and has over half a century of cabinet industry experience himself, has owned the company for more than 17 years. Jim’s sons, Ron and Keith, also are integral to the business, helping to oversee all phases of projects including sales, design, installation and customer service. The company is a dealer for several cabinet lines ranging from quick-ship to custom cabinetry. They also design and build their own line of frameless cabinetry, Covenant Cabinets. In addition to kitchen and bath remodeling projects, Duenke designs and installs wine cellars, built-in units and furniture. They work hand-in-hand with architects, builders, designers, churches

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Stage Sunday will include a free all-ages show with entertainment by Groovethang, That 80s Band and fireworks. A perennial favorite of Budweiser Taste of St. Louis visitors, Sauce Magazine’s Restaurant Row, will include food offerings from 40 fine area restaurants, some that have participated in the past and some brand new to the festival. The festival also will again host a three-day culinary competition, the Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale. Eight of the region’s top chefs will compete headto-head on the Hollywood Casino Culinary Stage in seven “battle” categories, with eliminations after each round until one chef is crowned Chef Battle Royale Champion. (River City Images photo) Situated alongside the Hollywood Casino Stage, a smaller Showcase Stage will be completely culinary focused and will feature more intimate demonstrations where audience participation is encouraged. The Art & Wine Walk, sponsored by Chesterfield-based Sachs Properties, will showcase and sell artwork created by regional artists who work in a wide variety of media. Taste of St. Louis patrons will be able to browse the artwork while enjoying wines from A. Bommarito Wines. Kid City will be open from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, bringing plenty of kid-focused fun and some allnew interactive experiences little ones are sure to love. The Marketplace returns also, providing patrons with an opportunity to shop, sample, be entertained and get some great giveaways, all courtesy of local businesses. Highlights and a schedule of the 2014 Budweiser Taste of St. Louis are contained on the following pages. For additional information, updates or to purchase tickets for ticketed amphitheater shows, visit tastestl.com.

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Monsters, one of the most respected and adventurous rock bands in America. Its 1993 album “Sister Sweetly” went platinum in the U.S.; its latest release, “Black Beehive,” is a collection co-founder Todd Park Mohr says allows the band to reach its audience “through the language of the blues.” A fireworks show concludes the evening. “Ace & The Urge” Night The Food Network’s Duff Goldman, “The Ace of Cakes,” and The Urge, a longtime, much-loved St. Louis band, will headline on Saturday. The Beers of the World Tasting Experience will return (see “Tyler & Todd” Night, above) while Dirty Muggs, a high-energy cover band, provides the sounds. Next, Chef Casey Miller, two-time “Cupcake Wars” champ, will share his passion for pastry, showing how to master a simple dough for éclairs, cream puffs and more via the art and science of choux. Then, “The Ace of Cakes” will wow the crowd with his “Fire and Ice” dessert demo. “The ‘fire’ comes from the fireball that I make happen when I make Bananas Foster,” Goldman explained. “The ‘ice’ comes from the liquid nitrogen as it spews smoke and freezes everything it touches as I use it to make ice cream right there, a la minute, on stage.” To close out the party, The Urge will bring an eclectic mix of ska, funk, metal, reggae and hard rock. The six-man band’s lead singer is also a Budweiser Taste of St. Louis restaurateur: Steve Ewing, owner of Steve’s Hot Dogs on the Hill. Free, all-ages party The Bud Light Amphitheater Stage opens to the public at 1 p.m. on Sunday for a lively party featuring Groovethang and That 80s Band, followed by a fireworks show at 8:45 p.m.

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The West County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business After Hours and ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Sept. PLACES 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at HealthSource The Arts and Education Council, the of Ellisville, 17 Clarkson Road, to mark St. Louis region’s United Arts Fund, the opening of its new office. Refreshrecently announced that Edward Jones ments are provided by Mulligan’s Grill. has donated more than $800,000 this Members may register online at westyear in support of arts and arts education countychamber.com; non-members may throughout the 16-county bi-state area. The charge the $15 guest fee to a credit card majority of those funds was raised through by contacting Deb Pinson at 230-9900. Workplace Giving Campaigns at Edward ••• Jones’ corporate headquarters. Edward Jones has donated more than $7 million to The Chesterfield Chamber of Coma national Women’s Business Enterprise the Arts and Education Council since 1978, merce hosts a Business After Hours PEOPLE (WBE) Certification through the Women’s with more than $4 million coming from its networking event on Thursday, Sept. 18, Business Enterprise National Council workplace giving efforts. Pulaski Bank has from 5-7p.m. at Delmar Gardens of Ches(WBENC). The Kelly Hager Group, which announced the appoint••• terfield, 14855 N. Outer 40 Road. The specializes in buying and selling homes ment of Denise DeRevent is free for members and $15 for through a collaborative and team-oriented ousse, senior vice St. Louis Rotisserie, a restaurant and non-members. Members may register approach, was recognized by the Women’s catering company, recently celebrated online at chesterfieldmochamber.com; president, retail bankBusiness Development Center in Chicago, its 20th anniversary in business in Creve non-members should call the chamber ing operations, to the a regional certifying partner of WBENC, Coeur. Founded and owned by spouses office at 532-3399. EPCOR (Electronic for its strong leadership and diversity. ••• Payments Core of DeRousse Drew and Jennifer Sterling, the company ••• Knowledge) Board of also began making and bottling its own hot sauces in honor of the anniversary mileThe West County Chamber of ComDirectors. DeRousse has more than 30 St. Luke’s Hospital stone. merce holds its annual Fall Golf Classic years of banking experience and has been has welcomed Jeremy on Monday, Oct. 6 at Aberdeen Golf Club, with Pulaski Bank for over five years. D. Leidenfrost, M.D., ••• 4111 Crescent Road in Eureka. RegisAWARDS AND HONORS a specialist in adult tration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun Ted Read has been promoted to general cardiac and thoracic Visiting Angels’ Westplex and West start at 12:30 p.m. Entry fees of $115 per sales manager at Jim Butler Kia, located surgery, to CardiothoCounty office recently was honored with individual golfer or $460 per foursome in Chesterfield. Read has been with Jim racic Surgery, LLC. a Client Service Award based on feed- include lunch, golf with cart, range balls, earned Leidenfrost Butler Auto Group for four years, and most Leidenfrost back scores from its clients. The award course snack and beverages, prizes and recently served as pre-owned sales man- his medical degree is given annually to the top 1 percent dinner. Sponsorship opportunities remain; ager. The dealership also has added Chris from Saint Louis University School of of Visiting Angels offices around the call 230-9900 for sponsorship informaMedicine, and completed his residency country. The Westplex and West County tion. For registration forms (due by Sept. Dixon as new car sales manager. ••• and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at office also received Honorable Mention 22) or other questions, call 230-9900 or Washington University School of Medi- in the Caregiver Recruitment category of email Stella Moritz at smoritz@westKelly Hager Group Real Estate Ser- cine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital. the Best Practices competition. countychamber.com or Lori Kelling at ••• vices, based in Chesterfield, has received ••• lkelling @westcountychamber.com.

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In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a federal proclamation declaring the first Sunday following Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. This year, the holiday falls on Sept. 7. Today, many of the nation’s grandparents are heavily involved in the lives of their grandchildren. According to the U.S. Census Bureau: • Ten percent of the nation’s children were living with a grandparent in 2013, and 2.8 million children were living with both Grandma and Grandpa. • In 2012, more than 7 million grandparents in the U.S. had grandkids younger than 18 living with them, and 2.7 million were responsible for the needs of at least one grandchild living in their household. Nearly half (48 percent) of children living with a grandparent were younger than age 6. • Among grandparents serving as caregivers for grandchildren in 2012, 1.7 million were grandmothers and 1 million were grandfathers. • Among grandparents responsible for a grandchild younger than 18 in 2012, 1.6 million were employed, and nearly 360,000 were age 60 or older. Grandchildren wanting to give grandparents a special gift on Sept. 7 might want to consider the official flower of National Grandparents Day: the forget-me-not.

National retirement snapshot Information released last month by the Federal Reserve’s board of governors indicates that many of the nation’s residents do not consider themselves adequately prepared for retirement, and many do not expect to retire in the typical fashion. According to the Federal Reserve’s “Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households,” which is based on responses to a 2013 survey completed by about 4,100 respondents: • Thirty-one percent of non-retired respondents reported having no retirement savings or pension, including 19 percent of those aged 55-64. • Nearly half of adults said they were not actively thinking about financial planning for their retirement years. • Among respondents who said they planned on retiring at some point and had given at least some thought financing their retirement years, 25 percent said they did not know how they would fund their retirement. • Among respondents aged 55-64 who had not yet retired, fewer than one in five (18 percent) said they planned on a traditional retirement, working full time until a specific date and then ceasing work altogether. Nearly one in four (24 percent) said they expected to remain in the labor force as long as possible, while 18 percent said they expected to work part time after retiring, and 9 percent said they expected to become self-employed after retiring.

Fish for the brain A study designed to measure risk factors for heart disease revealed that a weekly serving of baked or broiled fish boosts brain health. For the Cardiovascular Health Study, a 10-year, multi-center undertaking designed to identify cardiovascular disease risk factors in people older than 65, researchers analyzed questionnaires about participants’ eating habits and looked at scans taken of their brains. Those who ate baked or broiled fish once a week had better brain health. “Our study shows that people who ate a diet that included baked or broiled, but not fried, fish have larger brain volumes in regions associated with memory and cognition,” said James Becker, study investigator and a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. “We did not find a relationship between See MATURE FOCUS, page 56

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twice as strong as we anticipated.” Noting that previous research has linked low vitamin D levels to dementia, Dr. Doug Brown, Alzheimer’s Society director of research and development, said more large-scale studies are needed. “During the hottest of summers, hitting the beach for just 15 minutes of sunshine is enough to boost your vitamin D levels,” Brown said. “However, we’re not quite ready to say that sunlight or vitamin D supplements will reduce your risk of dementia.” Sunlight, foods such as oily fish, and supplements are the main sources of vitamin D. The study was published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Sharper in the morning Older adults might want to tackle tasks demanding mental alertness in the morning hours, because that is when their cognitive performance is best, according to a study appearing in Psychology and Aging. Canadian researchers gave memory tests to adults aged 60-82 between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and from 1-5 p.m. During the testing, they scanned participants’ brains using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). When tested in the morning hours, participants performed better, and there was greater activation of the areas of the brain allowing them to focus and ignore distracting information. “Time of day really does matter when testing older adults,” said lead author John Anderson, of the University of Toronto. “This age group is more focused and better able to ignore distraction in the morning than in the afternoon.”

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Windows in the workplace Working in an office illuminated by natural daylight is associated with a healthier lifestyle, recent research revealed. A study at Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that compared to those whose workplaces lacked exposure to natural light, people with windows in their workplaces slept an average of 46 more minutes per night, tended to be more physically active and scored better on quality of life measures related to physical problems and vitality. “There is increasing evidence that exposure to light during the day, particularly in the morning, is beneficial to your health via its effects on mood, alertness and metabolism,” said Dr. Phyllis Zee, Northwestern Medicine neurologist and sleep specialist. “Workers as a group are at risk because they are typically indoors, often without access to natural or even artificial bright light for the entire day. The study results confirm that light during the natural daylight hours has powerful effects on health.” The study appeared in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

Inconsistent advice What is the best way to brush your teeth? To find out, University College of London researchers gathered opinions from dental associations in 10 countries, toothpaste and toothbrush manufacturers and dental

textbooks, only to learn that tooth-brushing advice is “unacceptably inconsistent.” Their study, published in the British Dental Journal, found there is a wide range of recommendations concerning how often to brush, how long to brush and what brushing method to use. Dr. John Wainwright, the study’s lead author and a practicing dentist, said he thinks the inconsistent advice comes from a lack of evidence showing one method is better than the rest. He said he tells his patients to focus their brushing on the biting surfaces of teeth and on the area where the teeth meet the gums, but patients often tell him their previous dentists recommended other techniques. “What I feel we need is better research into what the easiest to learn, most effective and safest way to brush is,” Wainwright said. “The current situation where not just individual dentists, but different dental organizations worldwide are all using different brushing guidelines isn’t just confusing – it’s undermining faith and trust in the profession as a whole. For something most people do twice a day, you would expect dentists to send a clearer, more unified message to their patients on how to brush their teeth.” The researchers said no large-scale studies have shown that the most commonly recommended brushing technique – gently jiggling the toothbrush back and forth to loosen food, bacteria and plaque – yields any better results than a basic scrubbing.

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After analyzing the latest government data on mercury in fish, Consumer Reports advised pregnant women to refrain from eating tuna, because too much mercury can damage the brain and nervous system. “We’re particularly concerned about canned tuna, which is second only to shrimp as the most commonly eaten seafood in the United States,” Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, said in an Aug. 21 news release. “We encourage pregnant women to avoid all tuna.” Noting that fish offers health benefits for women who are pregnant or nursing – including providing fuel for a baby’s brain development – the independent product testing group said there are plenty of types of fish pregnant women can eat without worrying about mercury levels. According to its report in the October issue of Consumer Reports magazine, fish with the lowest mercury levels include salmon (Alaska or other wild varieties), scallops, shrimp (most wild and U.S. farmed) and tilapia. Low-mercury options also include catfish, crab, flounder and sole (flatfish), and trout. Consumer Reports suggested also that anyone who eats 24 ounces (1.5 pounds) or more of fish per week should avoid varieties that are high in mercury, including sushi made with tuna. The full report, “The Great Fish Debate,” can be found at consumerreports.org.

Less sleep, more weight Teens who short themselves on sleep may be setting themselves up for obesity in adulthood. According to results of a study published in the journal of the Academy of Pediatrics, 16-year-olds who get fewer than six hours of sleep per night have a 20 percent greater chance of being obese at age 21 than their peers who sleep more than eight hours a night. The research was based on data on more than 10,000 young Americans, aged 16-21. Because daytime sleepiness alters the appetite and stimulates cravings, not getting adequate sleep affects what people eat, researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health said.

Sleep-deprived people also may be more likely to choose fast food because it is easier than preparing a nutritious meal. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that teenagers get nine to 10 hours of sleep per night.

Getting the most from vegetables Health experts agree that vegetables contribute to better health, but how those vegetables are prepared also is important. Researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service looked at the types of vegetables and vegetable-containing foods Americans eat and found that instead of eating vegetables in their simple, unadorned state, Americans often eat them in ways that add calories and sodium and reduce dietary fiber. For example, looking at potatoes eaten at home, researchers found potato chips to be the most commonly eaten form, accounting for 28 percent of the vegetable’s consumption. In restaurants, fried potatoes accounted for 59 percent of potato consumption. While baked and boiled potatoes accounted for 19 percent of at-home potato consumption and 12 percent away from home, the skin usually was not eaten, thereby reducing dietary fiber content. Other potato dishes, such as mashed and scalloped potatoes, often are prepared with added fats and sodium.

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Instant noodles, including ramen, are a popular convenience food, but eating them too often might raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke, according to research published in The Journal of Nutrition. Nowhere in the world is per-capita consumption of instant noodles greater than in South Korea, where in recent years, there has been a surge in heart disease and an increase in overweight adults. Baylor University researcher Hyun Joon Shin, M.D., decided to see if there was a link between instant noodle consumption and health problems and focused his research mainly in South Korea. “While instant noodle intake is greater in Asian communities, the association between instant noodle consumption and metabolic syndrome has not been widely studied,” Shin

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On the calendar The city of Ballwin’s Healthy Walkers Club meets from 9-10 a.m. on Mondays. For details and meeting locations, call Jessica Crawley at 227-8950. ••• “Passport to Good Health: A Life Free from Muscle and Joint Pain” is from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health Education, 222 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Orthopedic surgeons discuss options for a life free from muscle and joint pain. Attendees enjoy a Greek-themed cooking demonstration and healthy food samples from the Dierbergs Des Peres Culinary Event Center wellness team. Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit stlukes-stl.com, or call (314) 542-4848. ••• “Osteoporosis: Dos and Don’ts of Everyday Movements, Plus Exercise to Avoid to Protect your Spine” is from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. A physical therapist teaches the class, which covers causes of osteoporosis fractures and how to avoid them with some simple modifications. Admission is free, but space is

limited and registration is required. To reserve a spot, call (314) 996-5433. ••• “Pre-Diabetes: Making Healthy Changes” is from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at St. Luke’s Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. A registered dietician and a registered nurse, both certified diabetes educators, teach participants how lifestyle changes, exercise and diet can help decrease the risk for diabetes. Admission is free. To register, visit stlukesstl.com, or call (314) 542-4848. ••• “Safeguarding Your Health,” a Missouri Baptist Medical Center lunch-andlearn program, is from 11 a.m.-noon and again from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. A cardiologist discusses cholesterol and blood pressure and steps for lowering the risk of heart disease. To register, call (314) 996-5433. ••• “Practical Tips for Day-to-Day Homecare,” part of a series of monthly classes for those caring for a loved one, is from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. A registered nurse, physical therapist and occupational therapist share tips to assist with day-to-day care at home. Additional classes include “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. ••• The Chronic Disease Self Management Program, a free, six-week workshop for adults living with a chronic disease (including arthritis, diabetes, lung and heart disease) and their loved ones, meets from 2-4 p.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 16-Nov. 20 in Medical Bldg. One at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 1040 N. Mason Road in Creve Coeur. Health professionals who themselves have a chronic disease address techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, depression and isolation; exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance; nutrition, including fats, salt and sugar; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; and how to evaluate new treatments. A study found that those who have participated in the program, which was developed at Stanford University, improved healthful behaviors, upgraded their health status and decreased their days in the hospital. The program is facilitated and sponsored by the St. Louis County Department of Health and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Call (314) 542-9378.

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HONOR FLIGHT, from page 13 fire trucks were on each side of the taxi way to launch a water cannon salute as the aircraft passed by on its way to the terminal. The careful planning of trip details – large and small – was obvious. Among other things, wheelchairs were provided for all of the 18 World War II and three Korean War veterans, whose ages ranged from 82 to 95. However, some chose to walk some or much of the time. Each veteran was accompanied by a guardian, usually a family member or close friend. In one instance, the guardian was the veteran’s personal physician while another vet’s daughter-in-law serving in that role was a registered nurse. Four other members of the group were firefighters/emergency medical technicians from Central County Fire and Rescue, which works closely with the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight program and regularly provides medical support for its trips. Central County is based in St. Peters. Before the group boarded the flight for Baltimore, Central County firefighter/EMT Gary Donovan, who has been on more than a dozen honor flights and is now a flight leader, called all the guardians and his department colleagues together for an orientation session to make sure everyone knew how to make proper and safe use of a wheelchair. “Please remember this day is for the veterans,” he reminded the group. “It’s not a sight-seeing trip for you.” Box lunches and dinners arranged for ahead of time appeared at the specified hour and tubs filled with ice and bottled water were always available. By Washington standards, the late August day was ideal with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s, but tour participants regularly were advised to keep hydrated. Another of the arrangements requiring considerable advance planning was the mail call held at Reagan National Airport before boarding the flight back to St. Louis. Each veteran received a large manila envelope filled with notes and letters from relatives, friends, other acquaintances and school children congratulating and thanking them. Honor Flight volunteers had made earlier contacts requesting the communications because mail call always was something those in the military eagerly anticipated. Although a total count wasn’t possible, a spot check showed the vets received as many as two to three dozen cards and letters each. One letter Garms received filled three sides of lined notebook paper. Not surprisingly, the first tour stop was at the National World War II Memorial where the veterans and their guardians lined up for a group photo and later individual photos at the Missouri pillar, one of 56 that encircle the memorial area to

signify the various states and territories involved in the war effort. It was there that Garms and Jordan encountered an unplanned surprise. An Italian family that included both parents and three boys strolled by the picture-taking site just as the photo of Garms and Jordan was taken. In hesitant, broken English, the family identified themselves, expressed their thanks to Garms and asked if they could pose with the veteran and his son-in-law for a picture. The family couldn’t have known Garms didn’t serve in the war’s European Theater, but they apparently did consider him a symbol of U.S. military personnel who did. “It was very emotional,” Jordan said. The day’s next stop featured visits to the Vietnam War Memorial, which includes the well-known wall etched with the names of more than 58,000 U.S. service members who died in Vietnam or from wounds received there. A short walk took the veterans to the nearby Lincoln Memorial and then to the Korean War Memorial. The group also toured Arlington National Cemetery where they saw a changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and made short stops at the Marine Memorial that depicts the flag raising on Iwo Jima, the Seabees Memorial and the Air Force Memorial. After the welcome in Baltimore, the welcome home gathering at Lambert may not have been as much of a surprise – but it made up for that in size and its festive nature. A reception line of uniformed military personnel greeted the veterans and a color guard led the group into the main part of the terminal where several hundred family members, friends and other well-wishers had gathered. The veterans sat in their wheelchairs, arranged in a single wide line, while their names and branch of service were announced. A uniformed member of the military presented each with a framed certificate to commemorate participation in the honor flight. Accompanying each presentation were applause and cheers from the crowd. Rolando Lopez serves as executive director for the local Honor Flight program. Asked about his involvement in the program, Lopez said, “It’s the veterans themselves and their families. They gave so much to this country. I didn’t serve, so I feel this is a small way I can give back to them.” In an interview after the honor flight, Lopez told of one aspect of the tour that was a surprise even to him. The Air Force personnel who were part of the reception line in Baltimore happened to be passing through the city on the way to their deployment in Afghanistan. Learning of the honor flight that was due to land during their layover at the airport, they asked if they could join the reception line to help welcome the veterans.

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MOBILE WRENCH - On-site Small Engine Repair/Maintenance for Lawn mowers, ATVs, motorcycles, go-carts, etc. Quality service and reasonable rates. No hauling or waiting for equipment. I come to you! Buy • Sell • Trade. Contact Don @ 314-7496612.

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Lori's Cleaning S er vice Choose a cleaner who takes PRIDE in serving you and is grateful for the opportunity. Call Lori at 636-221-2357.

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

(314) 892-1003

Computer Service Serving St. Louis & St. Charles Co www.stlpcguy.com

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

DSI/Door Solutions, Inc. Garage Doors, Electric Openers. Fast Repairs. All makes and models. Same day service. Free Estimates. Custom wood and Steel Doors. BBB Member, Angie's List. Call 314-550-4071.

Hauling Skips Hauling & Demolition! Junk hauling and removal. Clean-outs, appliances, furniture, debris, construction rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! 10, 15 & 20 cubic yd. rolloff dumpsters. Licensed & insured. Affordable, dependable & available! VISA/MC accepted. 22 yrs. service. Toll Free 1-888-STLJUNK (888-785-5865) or 314644-1948.

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All Around Construction LLC - All interior and exterior remodeling and repairs. Historic restoration, molding duplication. Finished basements, kitchens, baths and decks. Liability, workmens comp, and EPA certified in lead removal. 20 years exp. Call 314-393-1102 or 636-237-3246.

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Accurate Repair & Remodeling, LLC - Quality Remodeling and Handyman Services. Kitchens, Baths, Carpentry, Small repairs. Trusted by homeowners for over 13 years. www.remodelguy.com 314-255-7034. We accept MC and Visa.

“Friendly, Fast and

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Handyman Corner Inc.

(636) 230-3588 CELL: (314) 799-4334

• General Handyman • Plumbing • Tile & Flooring • Concrete • Electrician • Painting • Drywall

NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS AND NURSES. Immediate openings for all areas of St. Louis especially Chesterfield, Ellisville & Ballwin. Private Duty cases only. All shifts avail. Apply in person at 141 N. Meramec, Suite 102, Tues. & Thurs. 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm. Questions? Call 314-863-3030.

SPECIALIZE IN DAMAGE CONTROL: Expert CAULKING APPLICATION/ PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE for showers, tubs, windows, doors and trim. STOP the LEAKS and DAMAGE. Also Carpentry & Deck Repair. - Call John Hancock today! 636-795-2627.

30 yrs. Experience • Estimates

(636) 227-1173

Member Service Attendant - Part-Time: The West County Family YMCA is seeking friendly, enthusiastic people for our Member Service Associate position. Applicants are required to have good verbal/written communication, strong computer knowledge, and good customer service skills to staff our front desk. Hours: 8:00 am1:30 pm or 4:30 pm-10:00 pm. 15-25 hrs. per week. Benefits include membership to the YMCA. Please apply on-line at www. ymcastlouis.org . West County Family YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, Mo 63017. 636-532-3100 ext. 228.

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

PA R K W AY / R O C K W O O D ADVENTURE CLUB seeks energetic candidates who enjoy working with children. Before and/or After School hours: 6/7 AM start to 8/9 AM and/or 2:30/3:30 PM start to 5/6 PM. $9/ hr, $1 bonus for split shift 5 days/ wk. Call 636-891-6675 or apply w w w. p r c o m m u n i t y e d . o r g / adventureclub.

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WE HAUL IT ALL Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, appliances, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties, fencing, decks. Garage & Basement Clean-up Neat, courteous, affordable rates. Call: 636-379-8062 or email: jandjhaul@aol.com

Home Improvement

Thoroughbreds: Yearling Colt, chestnut, 4 white feet, $900. 3 yr. old Filly, green broke, chestnut, gentle disposition, $2800. Broodmare in foal with big pedigree $11,500. All sound. 314610-9065.

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MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC. Clean-Up, Mowing, Mulching, Aeration, Trimming/Edging, Weeding, Leaf/Tree Removal, Sod Install, Planting, Retaining Walls, Paver Patio, Stone & Brick & Drainage work! FREE ESTIMATES. 636-293-2863, 636-3466923 or moraleslandscape01@ gmail.com, moraleslandscape@ hotmail.com.

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Tom Langley - Owner

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FREE ESTIMATES. Call BRUCE & SON LANDSCAPING at 636-3229011. See great before & after photos in our Portfolio on www. bruce-son.com.

Clean-Up. Aeration, Bush/Tree Trimming, Fall planting, Drainage work, Leaf Removal, Fence Repair and more! References available. FREE Estimates. Call Anytime! 636-237-5160.

Va l l ey L a n d s c a p e Co. Tree and shrub tr imming and removal, complete lawn care. (636) 458-8234 We accept MC/Visa/ AMEX/Discover. .

Complete Lawn Maintenence for Residential & Commercial

Aeration • Overseeding Fertilizing • Planting • Sodding Seeding • Mowing • Mulching Edging • Spraying • Weeding Pruning • Trimming • Bed Maint. Dethatching • Brush Removal Retaining Walls Paver Patios & Drainage Work Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer ~ Free Estimates ~

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PIANO LESSONS. Experienced piano teacher now accepting new students. All ages accepted, you're never too old to enjoy learning music! Lessons given in my Creve Coeur home. References available. Call Sofia at 314750-4094. PIANO LESSONS: Masters Degree in Composition w/ Piano major, 5 yrs. in Europe, 30 yrs. teaching experience to all ages. Taught music theory and piano at college level. Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur at 636821-3099.

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Tree Service

UNICORP. LINCOLN CO.

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We take care of Pets

IN YOUR HOME Where Pets Prefer Pet Sitting & Dog Walking POOP'R SCOOP'R Services Available! Insured

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FOR SALE By Owner

10 MI. N. of I-70 1851 W. Outer Road, Hwy. 61 approx. 1,000 ft. hwy frontage 2 Houses and 3 Shops

(636) 296-5050 LUIS GODINA

Prof. Lawn Mowing & Maintenance

CLEAN-UP! Trim Bushes • Sodding Mulch • Retaining Walls

2 CUTS FREE w/1 yr. contract

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314-280-2779 Accept major Credit Cards Full Service LANDSCAPING • Retaining Walls & Repair • Brick Patios • Bobcat Work • Erosion/Drainage Solutions • Pool/Hot Tub Removal • Complete Yard Cleanups. 636-299-2698. Aeration & Dethatching. Rejuvenate Your Lawn!!! Aeration $65, Double Aeration $95, Aeration, Seeding & Fertilization $159. Dethatching starting at $95. Tree & Bush Trim/Removal. Mulching. Leaf Removal. Cutting $30. *7,000 sq. ft. 636-432-3451.

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ANYTHING IN PLUMBING - Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Certified, licensed plumber not a handyman. Call or text anytime: 314-409-5051.

Power Washing

ACT/PSAT Test Prep

Effective one-on-one tutoring Call to reserve your tutor NOW! Ideal for the busy college-bound student and scholar athlete.

Berkshire Hathaway Select Prop. Office: 636-394-2424

Plumbing

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Must ask for

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Interior/Exterior • Wallpaper Dry Wall • Crown Molding & Trim

Tutoring

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Jim's Paint & Trim Service Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. 31+ years experience. Free estimates. Call 636-778-9013.

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KEVIN'S PAINT SERVICE. Professional & Expert interior/ exterior painting, drywall & ceiling repair, and powerwashing. 28 years painting experience. Low rates and Free Estimates. Call Kevin at 636-322-9784.

Retaining walls, patios, pruning, chainsa w work, seasonal clean-up. Friendly service with attention to detail. Call Tom 636.938.9874 w w w. m i e n e r l a n d s c a p i n g . c o m

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5,000 sq. ft. Warehouse, Wtr. and Sewer

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PEDRO MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING - A Cut Above! Mowing and

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Concrete & Paver Flat Work Hardscaping Angie's List

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RICHBUILT Professional Workmanship BASEMENTS

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Furniture & Decorating Co., Inc Since 1930 Upholstering, Repairing and Refinishing

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Fischer & Frichtel Now Open for Sales in the Esteemed Enclave Bellerive Provided by West Newsmagazine’s Advertising Department

restigiously located at the northeast corner of Mason and Ladue Roads, opposite Bellerive Country Club, Enclave Bellerive is considered one of the most celebrated residential tracts in St. Louis County. Fischer & Frichtel introduces upscale homebuyers to the finest assemblage of single-family residences offered at a single location anywhere in the County. Privately gated, this pristine property is

immaculately groomed, encircled by serpentine walls and wrought iron fencing, and surrounded by lush landscaping and beautiful greenspace. A shimmering waterfall cascades in the shadow of a classical gazebo, and the grounds are further enhanced by a reflecting pool, fountain, walking paths, and lush landscaping. Enclave Bellerive offers a limited edition of homesites and the builders’ top-of-theline design portfolio. Fischer & Frichtel features high-fashion single-family residences. Fourteen settings, all in excess of one-half acre, have been designated as The Manors by Fischer & Frichtel, spotlighting their Signature Collection. Built to the highest standards of excellence, the

Greenbriar plan from the Signature Collection

expansive ranch and 1.5-story plans provide up to 5200 square feet of lavish interior space – more than 6000 square feet with a finished lower level from the $900s. Finely crafted down to the last detail, each Fischer & Frichtel Signature home is the epitome of relaxed elegance. For the fortunate few, a Signature residence in the Enclave Bellerive is a once-in-a-lifetime ownership opportunity. In addition to the many custom options available, Fischer is pleased to adapt plans to the homebuyer’s personal requirements. Also included are the services of the skilled professionals in The Home Center,

Fischer’s elegant one-stop design resource. For more information about owning a home in this beautiful community contact Mary Beth Benes at 314-707-7761.

Call Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761 – THIS PROPERTY OFFERED BY – Town & Country Office The #1 office in the state of Missouri

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Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388 West County

ELECTRICAL DES I G N S

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Kitchen Lighting Upgrades

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314.836.6400

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15 Country Life Acres Town & Country $1,525,000

14826 Brookhaven Place Chesterfield $1,209,000

2509 Greenbriar Ridge Dr. Des Peres $989,000

2027 Brook Hill Ct. Chesterfield $799,900

4 Chapel Hill Estates Town & Country $699,000

344 Wild Horse Canyon Chesterfield $699,000

415 Chukker Valley Ellisville $635,000

1809 Winter Run Ct. Chesterfield $579,900

505 Autumn Bluff Dr. Ellisville $479,505

13335 Fairfield Square Chesterfield $475,000

14142 Woods Mill Cove Dr. Chesterfield $455,000

108 Mystic Valley Dr. Wildwood $450,000

158 Vonbehren Dr. Chesterfield $450,000

18790 Hayfield Meadow Dr. Wildwood $419,900

1024 Dutch Mill Dr. Ballwin $279,900

11834 Gold Leaf Dr. St. Louis $219,900

417 Woodland Hill Ct. Ballwin $175,000

Coming Soon!

1340 Haute Loire Dr. Ballwin $389,900

16836 Ashberry Chesterfield $389,000

Congratulations to our Top Achievers for July 2014

#1 Sales Associate

Million Dollar + Producers

Mary Beth Benes

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Clinton Hafley

Georgia Ferretti

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We will sell your home for as little as

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WENTZVILLE 9748 Avondale Hills Ln

$587,900

WILDWOOD 1623 Ashford Oaks Ct

$650,000

SOLD

CHESTERFIELD 405 Forsheer Dr

Seller Saved $5,773**

PENDING

CHESTERFIELD 16158 Wilson Manor Dr

$799,400

BALLWIN 489 Redwood Forest Dr

$400,000

SOLD

WILDWOOD 2303 Forest Leaf Pkwy

Seller Saved $4,027**

✔ We advertise your Home on 41 internet sites including MLS & Realtor.com

WILDWOOD 18503 Great Meadow Rd

✔ Price your Home more competitively so more profit goes in your pocket!

WILDWOOD 16768 Hickory Crest Dr

$209,900

EUREKA 572 Legends View Dr

Pending

SOLD

CHESTERFIELD 4 Picardy Hill

Seller Saved $6,450**

WILDWOOD 188 Cherry Hills Meadows Dr

$268,000

BALLWIN 1076 Johanna Dr

Pending

SOLD

CHESTERFIELD 27 Wharton Way Ct

Seller Saved $4,425**

$1,600,000

CLARKSON VALLEY 2100 Wilson Ridge Ln

$675,000

SOLD

WILDWOOD 517 Robin Crest Ct

Seller Saved $5,025**

WILDWOOD 2414 Balaji Ct

SOLD

Seller Saved $2,940**

WILDWOOD (Lots) 3748 & 3756 Bouquet Rd

$115,000 per Lot

Ballwin 854 Ivy Trace

Seller Saved $3,330**

SOLD

LAKE ST. LOUIS 46 Burgundy Dr

Seller Saved $15,355**

TESTIMONIAL: I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for getting the house sold! Assist 2 Sell worked tirelessly for us and I can not thank you enough! Your help was invaluable! -Preethi

“Full Service with Savings!”®

SOLD

**Savings based on a comparison to paying a 6% commission. 6% used for comparison purposes only. Commissions may be negotiable and are not set by law. Each office independently owned & operated.