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636-532-0228 or 636-391-2900 The proposed mosque near where the World Trade Center was attacked and destroyed, along with thousands of American lives, would be a 15-story middle finger to America.

It takes a high IQ to evade the obvious, so it is not surprising that the intelligentsia are out in force, decrying those who criticize this calculated insult.

What may surprise some people is that the American taxpayer is currently financing a trip to the Middle East by the imam who is pushing this project, so that he can raise the money to build it. The State Department is subsidizing his travel.

The big talking point is that this is an issue about “religious freedom” and that Muslims have a “right” to build a mosque where they choose. But those who oppose this project are not claiming that there is no legal right to build a mosque near the site of the World Trade Center.

If anybody did, it would be a matter for the courts to decide – and they would undoubtedly say that it is not illegal to build a mosque near the site of the World Trade Center attack.

The intelligentsia and others who are wrapping themselves in the Constitution are fighting a phony war against a straw man. Why create a false issue, except to evade the real issue?

Our betters are telling us that we need to be more “tolerant” and more “sensitive” to the feelings of Muslims. But if we are supposed to be sensitive to Muslims, why are Muslims not supposed to be sensitive to the feelings of millions of Americans, for whom 9/11 was the biggest national trauma since Pearl Harbor?

It would not be illegal for Japanese Americans to build a massive Shinto shrine next to Pearl Harbor. But, in all these years, they have never sought to do it.

When Catholic authorities in Poland were planning to build an institution for nuns, years ago, and someone pointed out that it would be near the site of a concentration camp that carried out genocide, the Pope intervened to stop it.

He didn’t say that the Catholic Church had a legal right to build there, as it undoubtedly did. Instead, he respected the painful feelings of other people. And he certainly did not denounce those who called attention to the concentration camp.

There is no question that Muslims have

a right to build a mosque where they chose to. The real question is why they chose that particular location, in a country that covers more than 3 million square miles.

If we all did everything that we have a legal right to do, we could not even survive as individuals, much less as a society.

So the question is whether those who are planning a Ground Zero mosque want to be part of American society or just to see how much they can get away with in American society.

Can anyone in his right mind believe that this was intended to show solidarity with Americans, rather than solidarity with those who attacked America? Does anyone imagine that the Middle East nations, including Iran, from whom financial contributions will be solicited, want to promote reconciliation between Americans and Muslims?

That the President of the United States has joined the chorus of those calling the Ground Zero mosque a religious freedom issue tells us a lot about the moral dry rot that is undermining this country from within.

In this, as in other things, Barack Obama is not so much the cause of our decline but the culmination of it. He had many predecessors and many contemporaries who represent the same mindset and the same malaise.

There are people for whom moral preening has become a way of life. They are out in force denouncing critics of the Ground Zero mosque.

There are others for whom a citizen of the world affectation puts them one-up on those of us who are grateful to be Americans, and to enjoy a freedom that is all too rare in other countries around the world, even at this late date in human history.

They think the United States is somehow on trial, and needs to prove itself to others by bending over backwards. But bending over backwards does not win friends. It loses respect, including self-respect.

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well cared for dogs the people against the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act would have you believe are the norm. We see dogs coming to us with overgrown nails, severely matted coats, missing eyes or legs, hernias (and) rotten mouths, just to name a few conditions.

Some of the unwanted puppy mill dogs are taken to auctions to be sold. Last spring, we had 10 dogs that were bought for 1 cent each. The auctioneer announced the vet was waiting in the back to euthanize the dogs if someone didn’t buy them. They became part of our rescue for 10 cents.

Karen Strange says there are already strict standards enforced by the USDA and Mo. Department of Agriculture, even to the point where breeders are written up because of “cobwebs.” But then, Kelly Smith says the Mo. Department of Agriculture’s budget has been slashed so they can’t do timely inspections. I can tell you the dogs I have worked with would love to have cobwebs as their only problem.

An audit by the U.S. government detailed the failure of the USDA to regulate breeders. You can read the full report at usda,gov/oig/webdocs/33002-4-SF.pdf.

If you read the (Puppy Mill) Cruelty Prevention Act, you see that it only applies to dogs. And it does set breeding limits and set standards for humane treatment.

Watch the Fox2 report that aired this summer about the puppy mill near St. Louis, which has 1,000 dogs. Breeders keep pumping out all these puppies. Our shelters are full. Some shelters euthanize to make more room. Other shelters are no kill, so no more dogs can be taken in until one is adopted. Stray Rescue of St. Mosque at Ground Zero Louis goes out and feeds dogs living on To the Editor: the streets to keep them alive until space Over the past several weeks, there has becomes available. been a lot of media attention regarding the Mindy Patterson – come walk dogs for cultural center proposed to be built near Stray Rescue, if you feel queasy about Ground Zero. One of the primary reasons trusting the Humane Society – though I the Founding Fathers felt the Constitution don’t think the Missouri Humane Society was of such importance was they assumed has a hidden agenda to end pet ownership. the Constitution would assure that the Do we want the government telling us minority would not be subjected to the tyr- Puppy problem we can’t have pets? Of course not. And anny of the majority. Constitutional rights To the Editor: there is no hidden agenda in this Act to do should not be subjected to popular vote, In response to your article on “The that. But the people of Missouri got tired polls, or the whim of others. If the aboli- Puppy Problem,” I am part of a group of of this state being known as the “the puppy tion of slavery had been subject to popular volunteers that help rescued puppy mill mill state.” This Cruelty Prevention Act is vote, what do you think the result would dogs immediately after they are rescued brought to you by the people of Missouri have been? After all, slavery was good for and then sent to shelters. If you question because their politicians would not do it. the country. The free labor was good for the severity of this problem, then volunThe easiest way to prove wrong the critthe economy. teer to spend a few days helping to save ics against this Act is to help with a puppy Prior to President Harry S. Truman’s these dogs that are lucky enough to get a mill rescue or talk with someone who has. decision to desegregate the U. S. Armed new start on life and escape a horrendous You will find out that the film footage is not Forces, a poll of white members of the death. old footage but real, everyday abuse. You Armed Forces was conducted. Only seven The dogs we work with are not the fluffy, will find out that the cute little pet shop

To the Editor: Hey Carl, caught your letter in the Sept. 1 issue of West Newsmagazine, and although I could write a lengthy and quite detailed positive response, I am quite confident we would still end in disagreement. Instead, I suggest you read the editorial, “Rose Colored Glasses,” as printed on the following page (of the Sept. 1 issue).

The editors of this magazine have so cleverly pointed out the positive side of our current downturn – and they are so right. I walked into Home Depot yesterday and was greeted at the door by more than one smiling salesperson ready to walk me thorough every aisle if I so needed.

Somewhere in my detailed response to your question, Carl, I would suggest that instead of spending so much time with hatred and thoughts of failure for our leaders that we all look within as to how we may help return this country to a time when we knew our neighbors; routinely helped our fellow man; treated our superiors and those in our employ with respect; met with our family daily at that lost family dinner table; and focused on quality in our jobs, in our work and in our play.

My thanks to the editors of this magazine for such a perfect editorial reminding us to concentrate on the good things in life – even during these tough times we face as a nation – regardless of which administration was driving the bus.

Ron Unterreiner Chesterfield

percent of the respondents favored desegregation. Therefore, if that decision had been based on the opinion of the white members of the Armed Forces, the Armed Forces would have remained segregated.

Would that have been in the best interest of the country and all the citizens of the country?

Although one may have great sympathy for those who lost relatives and friends on 9/11, their grief and concern does not give them the right to deny other citizens their Constitutional rights. The fact of the matter is all Muslims are not terrorists and all Muslims are not responsible for the actions of the terrorists on 9/11. It would be unreasonable to hold all Christians responsible for the invasion of Iraq and the deaths of tens of thousands of human beings because President Bush professed to be a Christian.

We should be aware that the issue of the cultural center proposed to be built in lower Manhattan is an effort by political forces in this country to divert the people’s attention from the critical issues we are facing.

There has been a mosque four blocks from the site of the World Trade Center for more than 40 years. Religious services have been conducted at the proposed site for the cultural center for some time. What advantage is there to the U.S. to antagonize more than a billion world citizens? As long as citizens are focused on this diversion, they will pay little attention to opposition being waged against the current Administration and the damage said opposition is causing the country.

We simply cannot allow ourselves to be manipulated by this crass cynicism. We must continue to demand that our elected officials, regardless of party affiliation, act in the best interest of the country and all of its citizens.

James O. Gordon St. Albans

puppies came from parents that most likely are living a hellish existence.

Do not buy from pet shops. Do not buy from a breeder unless you see the facility and see the parents of the puppies.

Linda Clay Ballwin

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To the Editor: In a letter to the editor placed in the Sept.

1 issue from Rick and Ann Standal of Ballwin, several statistical facts were quoted, which don’t tell the true story of today’s dedicated educators.

As a husband of a primary teacher, I have watched my wife work 10-plus hours per day, six days per week to keep up with all the requirements of the federal, state, district, and parental expectations for her students; providing students with a quality education; and preparing each student to be successful in the next school year. My wife and many in the education field attend summer workshops and college classes to keep up with the educational methods taught in the schools today. A large majority of teachers have earned their master’s degree. To provide a quality educational experience for the elementary student, many teachers supplement materials for their classrooms with upwards of $1,000$2,000 per school year out of pocket.

Given the hours worked, additional educational requirements (and) out of pocket expenses, the compensation for my wife and many educators is less than $20 per hour. These highly qualified professionals are responsible for the education of our future. This is way below market value in the private sector, given all the skill sets required by today’s classroom teachers.

Unfortunately, the letter sent by Rick and Ann is a common misperception of those not in the education field. For many years, I had the same perception until my wife became an educator.

Teaching is a profession that helps our children become productive citizens in our community. Teachers have an awesome responsibility to each student, parent, and stakeholder. I applaud my wife and other educators that have the passion to work with young people and their parents each year.

I’m sorry that the Standals don’t see the value of our educators today.

Terry Burke Grover

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News Br iefs BALLWIN Trouble on Steamboat Numerous thefts from vehicles and property damages occurred on Aug. 21 in the 100 and 200 blocks of Steamboat Lane in Ballwin.

According to Ballwin Police, victims of the crimes stated that they went to their vehicles in the morning to discover their windows were smashed and items were missing from inside the vehicles. The items stolen included cash, iPods, GPS units and other valuables.

The value of the stolen items and damages to the vehicles exceeded $5,000.

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17900 block of Greyeagle Court. The thefts occurred early on the morning of Aug. 25.

Arrested were Zachary Cox, of Chesterfield, and Zachary Forgy, of Wildwood.

Both suspects were aged 18 at the time of the arrests. Each was charged with one count of Burglary 1st Degree and two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

The subjects were being held at the St. Louis County Jail on a $25,000 bond.

Boone Bridge to close again The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close westbound Route 40 at the Missouri River (Daniel Boone Bridge) for more repair work on the weekend of Sept. 17-20.

The closure will impact all drivers heading from Chesterfield to St. Charles County those weekends, as well as fans heading to the Sept. 18 Missouri home football game against San Diego State.

Crews will close westbound Route 40, and all access to St. Charles County from Route 40, at 8 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 17 and will reopen the route by 5 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 20. During the closure, crews will continue to reset bearings, replace expansion joints and repair splice plates on the bridge. Access to St. Charles County using I-70, Route 364, and Route 370 will remain

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The detour for the closure is taking I-270 to I-70. For motorists returning to St. Louis, eastbound Route 40 over the Missouri River will remain open.

“We understand how important the traditions are for home games at Mizzou,” said Karen Yeomans, West St. Louis County area engineer. “There are a lot of activities in St. Charles County which draw people from St. Louis, including the wineries, bike trails and many other events. People will still be able to do these activities, but knowing about this work will help people determine which routes they need to use to get to them. To help, we’ll minimize construction work on the I-270 and I-70 detour route. We will provide detour information on our overhead message boards.”

Travelers can get up-to-the-minute traffic information on interstates or major state routes by dialing 5-1-1 from most cell phones; those who cannot access 5-1-1 from their telephones should call (877) 478-5511.

The Manchester Parks & Recreation Department is looking for volunteers (individuals or groups) of all ages to help beautify local parks and streams. Manchester’s second annual Operation Clean Stream will begin at 9 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 2 (rain date is Sun., Oct. 3) and will focus on an area stream. Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the clean-up.

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Sat., Oct. 9 at Bluebird Park. Following the 5K, there will be a free Kids’ Fun Run for children aged 11 and younger, as well as an award ceremony.

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Going to bat for Circle Of Concern The Ballwin Athletic Association is stepping up to the plate and hosting a community-wide food drive to restock Circle Of Concern’s food pantry.

Local businesses, community groups and individuals are asked to bring non-perishable food to the Ballwin Ballpark between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 18 or from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 19.

Ballwin Ballpark is located one block south of Manchester Road, off Ballpark Drive, behind Ballwin Olde Town Shopping Center.

The number of people fed by Circle Of Concern is tracking 25 percent ahead of last year’s record pace, and many families seeking food are asking for assistance for the first time.

“We are meeting many victims of this recession,” Circle Director Glenn Koenen said. “People are still losing jobs or running out of savings. Each day, we meet three, four or more families coming to our pantry for the first time.”

Koenen said donations are ahead of 2009, but the demand is not being met, and the pantry is completely out of some items.

Products for which Circle has particular need include peanut butter, canned pasta with meat, cereal, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, and muffin or cake mixes.

Circle Of Concern provides every family with a one-week supply of items for nutritious meals. Last year, the Valley Park-based charity shared 1.2 million pounds of food and household items.

For more information, call Circle Of Concern at 861-2623.

some work on their house. After receiving a sizable amount of money to purchase materials, the individual never returned to perform the work.

The individual presented himself as Don Flotron and identified his business as Go with the Flo. His brochure read: “Cedar Restoration and Painting for roofs, decks, siding and fencing,” police said.

Police advised homeowners to use caution when entering into a business relationship with someone that does not provide references and a written agreement on the scope of services and payment.

west county Be prepared “Prepare America,” a citizen preparedness conference, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 25 at West County Assembly of God Church (13431 N. Outer 40 Road in Town & Country).

The free, one‐day conference will provide attendees the opportunity to learn how they can prepare themselves, their families, businesses, and places of worship for disasters. Participants will hear from preparedness experts during morning general sessions and afternoon workshops. There will be an exhibitor/vendor expo and an outdoor display of regional first responder

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY Less crime Crime continues its downward trend in areas patrolled by St. Louis County Police.

Index crime statistics comparing the first seven months of 2010 to 2009 in unincorporated St. Louis County, and the municipalities served by St. Louis County Police officers, show an overall reduction of 1.5 percent.

Last year was the second lowest reported crime in nearly 30 years.

According to St. Louis County Chief of Police Timothy E. Fitch, there are many reasons for the decline in crime.

“We have implemented several special enforcement programs that were targeted at high crime areas,” Fitch said. “We have seen significant decreases in areas such as rape, robbery, larceny and motor vehicle theft. The proactive programs and partnerships that the County Police have initiated in our community are reflected through these statistics.”

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Ellisville considers development of Clarkson-Manchester intersection

By TED DIXON JR. The city of Ellisville is looking at ways to revitalize the area around Manchester and Clarkson Roads by spurring possible mixed used (retail and office) development for that corridor.

The effort ties in with the St. Louis Great Streets Initiative, a plan launched in 2006 by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments to expand the way communities think of their streets. In 2008, Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood and Winchester, along with the West County Chamber of Commerce, nominated the 5-mile stretch of Manchester Road from Hwy. 141 to Hwy. 109 as a Great Streets demonstration project with the goals of making the corridor more visually appealing, economically vibrant and accessible for all modes of transportation.

Ellisville’s planning efforts revealed that poor access to businesses greatly contributed to the declining economic performance of Manchester Road, according to a request for proposal (RFP) recently issued by the city. The proliferation of curb cuts is

confusing, and an access management strategy should be implemented as part of any redevelopment, city officials determined.

Ellisville city leaders envision a new town center such as the Fountain Plaza development at Clayton and Clarkson Roads that would encompass all four quadrants at the intersection.

The intent is to encourage incremental redevelopment of the area with a distinctive feel that would remain viable even as tenants come and go, according to the RFP. The desired result would foster a real sense of community for Ellisville.

Ellisville City Manager Kevin Bookout said the city recently hired a planning firm to help with the process. He said the city has contacted several developers in attempts to lure them to the area. The city is soliciting proposals from those who are interested in constructing retail development at the southwest portion of the Clarkson-Manchester intersection.

Ellisville Mayor Matt Pirrello said he has heard tidbits of information surrounding the proposals.

“We’re waiting to see how many developers come back with interest,” Pirrello said.

Although no specific proposal for development has been made, Bookout said the city has until the end of this month to accept offers.

City officials want proposals to conform to both the Ellisville Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Strategic Implementation Plan. The city’s overall goal is to encourage a development that integrates with the overall vision of a town center at the intersection.

According to the RFP, Ellisville will consider the use of taxing incentives. If tax incentives are requested, the district must include all properties within the area.

The area is comprised of 37 parcels located principally along the southern right-of-way of Manchester Road. It encompasses 27.6 acres, excluding the Manchester Road and Kiefer Creek Road right-of-way. The area currently contains nine commercial structures, including the West County Nissan automobile dealership.

The area also includes four small businesses and the 25-building, 100-unit Clarkchester apartment complex. Some buildings are in a state of deterioration.

City officials have great concern with the now vacant and deteriorating auto dealerships, and the possibility that the remaining dealership will relocate. The West County Nissan dealership will be moving to a new location on Manchester Road, at the site of the former Plunkett’s Home Furnishings store in Ballwin.

“That whole corner will be completely vacant,” Pirrello said.

Pirrello said the city knew that West County Nissan’s stay in Ellisville would be 18-24 months when the business moved in.

In the meantime, the city is looking for proposals that offer “creativity and quality design and landscaping.” The development plan should emphasize a well-constructed and vehicular environment that includes provisions for quality public spaces such as broad walkways and public amenities.

The deadline for submitting proposals to the city is 5 p.m. on Sept. 24.

Good races make good neighbors Ballwin subdivision to hold 36th annual soap box derby

By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES For residents of a Ballwin neighborhood, one of the most anticipated days of the year is right around the corner. On Sept. 18, the Whispering Oakwood 500 Soap Box Derby will make its 36th running.

The event has quite a history.

Thirty-six years ago, a group of fathers residing in Ballwin’s Whispering Oakwood Subdivision decided it would be fun to build a couple of soap box derby cars for their kids and then race them down the hill on Camargo Drive.

All but a handful of those residents have moved on, but their idea not only stuck – it grew to become the “WO 500” – a huge neighborhood block party and proud tradition. “‘WO 500’ is a wonderful, longstanding tradition in our neighborhood,” said Whispering Oakwood resident Lisa Size. “We have families living here now (whose) parents attended this as children, and they are bringing their own children to it now.”

Resident Susan Anderson agreed. “(My husband) and I feel so strongly about the value of this neighborhood tradition and the place it will hold in our kids’ memories of growing up that it is the one day we allow them to skip their other activities,” Anderson said.

“We hope that some day we can share it with our grandkids.”

Some of the original derby cars have been rebuilt numerous times and passed down from one child to another. Currently, 11 racecars reside permanently in the subdivision.

This year, more than a dozen kids aged 9-12 will take part in the race.

“The kids take it seriously, racing really big cars down a ¼-mile, sloping street,” said Michael Rose, who has lived in the subdivision for two years and is helping organize the event.

There will be plenty action for neighbors not racing in the derby, too. The event has expanded to include running races, bicycle/Big Wheel races, Frisbee throws, a parade with floats, an art contest, moon bouncer, music, and even a drive-in movie. The “WO 500” King and Queen are chosen (names are picked out of a hat) and ride in the parade in a convertible.

Awards are given to every participant in every event.

The event is financed and organized by a neighborhood committee of parents. Some of the originators have passed the torch to their sons and sons-in-law to keep the tradition alive. There are fathers who are helping organize this year’s race who were not yet born when the first one took place.

Rose said that those who attend the event should have

some connection to the neighborhood.

“I want to get the word out to people who used to live here and/or participate in the event that the event still is going strong, and to please come join us,” Rose said, adding that even those who moved from the neighborhood 35 years ago are encouraged to attend.

To learn what others are saying about the “WO 500” and view photos from years past, visit the “I grew up in Whispering Oakwood” page on Facebook.

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By LISA WATSON On Thurs., Sept. 30, the Fireball Run Adventurally will roll into Chesterfield.

The event is a combination of motorsports and “The Amazing Race,” organizers said. During the Fireball Run, teams will travel 3,500 miles in nine days – starting in Henderson, Nev., and finishing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

“Out of all the years that we’ve done the event, this one is probably going to go down in our own personal history as the most memorable and epic event that we’ve ever had,” said organizer Natalie Zimmerman. “The cities that are on board have really gone above and beyond to welcome the teams and show them the best part of their community.”

One purpose of the event is to support the Polly Klaas Foundation with its Race to Recover America’s Missing Children.

The Polly Klaas foundation was named after the founder’s daughter, who was taken from her room by an intruder and murdered. Her body was found in December 1993, and now the Foundation works to help find missing children.

Each team will distribute flyers that picture a missing child from the team’s hometown. Each vehicle will also bear a decal that pictures the missing child, Zimmerman said.

Since the Fireball Run began, the event has assisted in the recovery of 33 children, she said.

The Fireball Run will arrive in Chesterfield on Sept. 30, and a public reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Louis Motorsports, 1 Arnage Blvd. There will be a band and food, and specialty cars will be out for public viewing, said

Chesterfield Assistant City Administrator for Community Services and Economic Development Libbey Malberg-Tucker.

Residents will have the opportunity also to meet the Fireball Run team members and get autographs, Zimmerman said.

As for the race participants, they will get the opportunity to see some of Chesterfield’s sights, including the Butterfly House at Faust Park, Kemp Auto Museum and “The Awakening” sculpture, MalbergTucker said.

As part of the competition, the participants will have to complete challenges at various Chesterfield locations, which might be as simple as taking a photo or might be more challenging, Zimmerman said.

“Some can be interactive, depending what it is,” Zimmerman said. “We have had them navigate to a comedy club and jump up on stage and tell a joke. The number of points they received depended on a judge’s reaction to the joke.”

The following morning, Oct. 1, there will be a public send-off from 8:30-9:30 a.m., when Chesterfield Mayor John Nations will wave the flag to start the teams on their trip to the next stop. That event will also be held at St. Louis Motorsports.

The teams will drive a variety of rare vehicles, including the Time Car from “Back to the Future,” Lamborghinis and Challengers, Zimmerman said.

Notable participants include Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni, Klaas Foundation President Marc Klaas, and USAC Racing President Kevin Miller.

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Wildwood seeks public input on new park

By SARAH WILSON In developing a new public park for the community, the city of Wildwood is seeking volunteers to help determine what the park should include.

“These parks are generally larger in size and have a greater diversity of facilities,” city of Wildwood Director of Planning and Parks Joe Vujnich said. “The city has yet to determine what facilities they will be. Now we’re going to embark on a major public engagement effort to determine what people want in terms of those efforts. Once we have results of public input, then we’re

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By TED DIXON JR. Anyone who has paid a fine for a moving traffic violation or pleaded guilty on any criminal ordinance violation in Creve Coeur might be pleased to know that some funds for the fines they paid are used to help local shelters for battered persons.

Missouri domestic violence shelters throughout September can apply for some of those funds.

For the past several years, the city has participated in the Creve Coeur Domestic Violence Domestic Shelter Municipal Court Cost Fund. Authorized under Missouri state law in 1995, the city’s municipal court collects $2 on each moving traffic and criminal violation. Since its inception, more than $185,000 has been distributed by the city to area organizations such as the Salvation Army, the Kathy J. Weinman Shelter, Lydia’s House, Alternatives for Living in Violent Environments (ALIVE), the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, the Women’s Safe House, and the Sonlight Family Center.

This year, Creve Coeur City Admistrator Mark Perkins said, the city distributed $18,067 to those organizations.

Through Thurs., Sept. 30, area organizations can apply for funding for the upcoming year. Perkins said after review of the application, the city provides money for the shelters. The shelters are not located in Creve Coeur. The ones that do receive assistance are very appreciative of the funding.

The application for funding from the Domestic Violence Municipal Court Cost Fund can be found on the city’s Web site, creve-coeur.org.

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Vujnich said the city began seeking volunteers to assist with planning in August and will continue looking for volunteers until the Sept. 27 city council meeting.

“We’d like to have as many people as possible by then so we can get started,” Vujnich said. “This will be the founding board for testing what the community will see in terms of product. The role for vol-

unteers is to review results of the survey and to be advocates to the community once plans are done as we move forward with its development.”

Volunteers will meet roughly three to four times in the next eight months, beginning in October. Interested candidates are encouraged to call Wildwood City Hall at 458-0440 or visit the city’s Web site at cityofwildwood.com to sign up or get information on upcoming meetings.

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“There is no development yet on the property, but the upcoming public engagement process is really important.”

The new park will be located on a 66-acre parcel of land near the intersection of Hwys.

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For nearly 75 years, Missouri has used a system known as the NonPartisan Court Plan for its appellate and trial-level judges in major metro areas. The Non-Partisan Court Plan is used for selecting judges of the Supreme Court, Missouri Court of Appeals and trial judges in several areas of the state, including in St. Louis County.

Before becoming a state judge, a non-partisan judge is screened by a commission of lawyers, judges and non-lawyers. The commission selects three candidates for each judicial opening and forwards their names to the governor, who chooses one candidate to fill the position.

After one year on the bench and again at the end of each term, nonpartisan judges must run in retention elections. Instead of facing other candidates, they run based on their record on the bench.

The ballot in a retention election reads, “Shall Judge X be retained?”

To retain office, a merit-selected judge in Missouri must receive the approval of at least 50 percent of those casting ballots in his/her retention election.

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Committees evaluating the judges consisted of lawyers and non-lawyers.

Along with their recommendations, the committees released: • A narrative evaluation summary that provides extensive information about each judge’s performance.

• Juror evaluations of trial-level judges who presided over jury trials.

• A survey of lawyers’ ratings for each judge.

• Written opinions submitted for review.

Judge performance evaluations are available on the Missouri Bar’s Web site (mobar. org), on the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Web site, (bamsl.org) and at showmecourts.org, a Missouri Bar Web site that explains the state’s court system.

Free copies of the committees’ recommendations also can be ordered by calling The Missouri Bar at (800) 829-4128. Libraries and courthouses will have a limited supply of the recommendations.

“The Missouri Bar urges Missourians to read the evaluations before voting this fall,” Missouri Bar President H.A. (Skip) Walther said in a press release. “There is no better source of unbiased information on whether each judge is rendering fair, efficient and impartial justice.”

The Missouri Bar since 1948 has been evaluating judges appointed under the Non-Partisan Court Plan and providing that information. The Missouri Bar currently funds the evaluation process, which was created by a Supreme Court of Missouri rule in 2008. The Missouri system of evaluation was developed after the Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee studied model rules and best practices from the American Bar Association and more than 20 judicial performance evaluation systems.

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Still shining after all these years West County resident Jeanne Breaux turned 100 on Aug. 31 and was surprised by the number of people who turned out to celebrate.

“I never knew I was this popular,” the New Orleans native said. “It’s really unbelievable.”

Breaux, a resident of St. John’s Mercy Skilled Nursing Center in Creve Coeur, moved to St. Louis several years ago, shortly after Hurricane Katrina. Her house was flooded with 9 feet of water and she could not return home, said her daughter Bonnie Walbran-Newell, who lives in the St. Louis area.

“She’s doing wonderfully here,” Walbran-Newell said.

Breaux is still alert and able to get around with the help of a walker.

The hospital staff collected more than 100 cards for Breaux’s birthday, and a party at the nursing home included a classical pianist, cake and champagne.

The night before, Walbran-Newell took her mother out to a birthday dinner and to see the Gateway Arch.

“She is the queen,” Walbran-Newell said of her mother.

Breaux said her favorite invention of the past 100 years is the indoor toilet, because as a child, she fell into an outdoor toilet. Her grandfather picked her up and threw her into the Gulf of Mexico to clean her off, she said.

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Painting commemorates 500th anniversary of the Christmas tree

By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES The Chesterfield-based National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), along with Fine Art Ltd. in Chesterfield, coaxed American artist Jesse Barnes, 73, out of retirement to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Christmas tree.

On Sept. 4, Barnes visited Fine Art Ltd. to sign and number limited edition prints of his commemorative painting, “The Spirit of Christmas.”

“I felt this was a very special occasion, and I loved painting it,” said Barnes, who in 1983 launched his career with his “Night Before Christmas” painting.

Barnes, who is known as “The Light Painter,” is famous for his distinctive use of lighting effects and attention to detail.

“The Spirit of Christmas” depicts a winter night scene with a lighted outdoor tree in front of a cozy, country home.

“We’re so glad that Jesse has returned to this holiday theme,” said Jack Scharr, president of Fine Art Ltd, the official licensee

of the NCTA. “We are proud to help celebrate the story of the most iconic symbol of Christmas – the decorated tree.”

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Barnes’ prints will benefit the Christmas Spirit Foundation, which is based in Chesterfield and is the charitable branch of the NCTA. Pam Helmsing, executive director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, explained the origin of the Christmas tree.

“Most everyone thinks this tradition belongs to Martin Luther, but it really began earlier in Riga, capitol of the Baltic country Latvia,” Helmsing said. “In 1510, men in the Order of the Blackheads (Merchants Guild) decorated a fir tree with paper roses in Riga’s outdoor marketplace. The tree represented the Christ Child, and the roses were a symbol of the Virgin Mary. This is the first written record of a decorated tree.”

Prints of Barnes’ “The Spirit of Christmas” are available at Fine Art Ltd., 18350 Chesterfield Airport Road.

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Lubov Ezerskiy, of Chesterfield, has received a Florence Moog Fellowship in biological sciences and chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis. Ezerskiy, one of only three Moog Fellows this year, is a freshman at Washington University.

The fellowship is awarded to incoming students in the College of Arts & Sciences who plan to pursue undergraduate majors in biochemistry and molecular biology, biology or chemistry.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Teaching American History grants program awarded Parkway, Rockwood, Valley Park, and Union school districts a $735,017 history grant.

The goal of the grant is for fifth-grade, eighth-grade, and high school American history teachers to develop a deeper knowledge of the Charters of Freedom (Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights) and how they influenced and were influenced by American presidents throughout pivotal periods in American history.

The school districts are partnering with the Center for the Constitution, Bill of Rights Institute, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum, Organization of American Historians, and historians from Washington University, Saint Louis University and Webster University in offering four-year professional development opportunities.

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By DIANE PLATTNER Parkway School District officials have selected a firm to lead the search for the district’s next superintendent.

The Parkway Board of Education recently announced their selection of School Exec Connect, Inc. to conduct the search for a superintendent to replace Bob Malito, who retired last June.

Don Senti currently is serving as interim superintendent of Parkway.

District officials said the Chicago-based School Exec Connect firm will receive $13,900 plus expenses for the duration of the new superintendent search.

The school board sent request for proposals to eight independent search firms in St. Louis and nationwide. After an extensive review process, district officials selected three of the firms as finalists, Parkway School Board President Bruce Major said.

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Back-to-school picnic Gateway Academy on Sat., Aug. 28 kicked off the new academic year with a family picnic that featured games, contests and music.

More than 200 students, families and alumni attended the event.

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“We had a great day,” Gateway Academy Principal and Executive Director Denise Cress said. “We were happy to welcome our new families and reunite with our returning families.”

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High school girls’ golf Lafayette came in second in the Summit Invitational at Crescent Farms with a team score of 354.

Ursuline won with 348.

Other team scores were St. Joseph’s Academy 355, Nerinx Hall 368, Visitation St. Joseph’s 382, Summit 383, Academy senior Howell 385, Cor Jesu Gina Della Camera.

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St. Joseph’s senior Gina Della Camera was the medalist with a 77. Her teammate, Rachel Thompson, tied for third with an 82. Marquette’s Anne Govern shot an 84.

Lafayette’s Kelly Lamarche shot an 85, as did Parkway West’s Emily Goldenstein.

Lafayette’s Ashton Goldammer and Claire Norfleet each shot an 87.

Lafayette Coach Gaylen Laster said going into the tournament, he did not really know what to expect.

“I knew the returning girls worked hard in the off-season to improve their game,” Laster said. “Kelly Lamarche, Ashton Goldammer, Maddie Vanhouse and Claire Norfleet are returning players who were instrumental in our run to the Missouri 2A state tournament last season.

“We will be working to improve our focus on each shot. Hopefully, we will improve as the season goes along. It is especially important since a new format begins this season with sectional play determining who will qualify for the state tournament this year.”

Della Camera said she wanted to post a good score to help St. Joe’s finish as high as possible, and overall, it was a good tournament for the Angels.

“I really want to help our younger players this year so that we are at our best at the end of the year and also to help them for next year,” Della Camera said. “It was good to have some newer players get some tournament experience, and our coaches and older players will work to help everyone get better throughout the year.”

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High school boys’ cross country The Parkway West boys’ cross country team won the Parkway Quad to get the season off to a fast start.

“One of our team goals is to win the Parkway Quad each year, so this was a good win,” Coach Cliff Shepherd said. “It is only a big win in the sense that it is our first meet of the year, and it gives us an opportunity to see how much progress we have made since last year.”

Parkway West won with 29 points. Parkway Central was second with 39, while Parkway South was third with 58 and Parkway North fourth with 106.

The Longhorns’ Nick Ingle, who finished 29th at state last year, took first place in the race held at Parkway Central in 18 minutes, just beating Parkway Central junior Eric Sivill, who was second also at 18 minutes. Parkway Central senior Andrew O’Campo was third in 18:03 with senior Stephen Andrew of Parkway South fourth in 18:08.

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Parkway West lost two from last year’s varsity squad in Jake Lamke and Kevin Schrik.

“It always hurts to lose the team’s No. 1 and No. 5 runners,” said Shepherd, who added he has his largest team in several years with 45 members.

They have put in the work to prepare for the season.

“We have a lot of kids (seven) that have put in over 500 miles from June 1 to Labor Day weekend,” Shepherd said. “That has not happened in a long time. They seemed to be excited about wanting to have a good season.”

In addition to the varsity, the Longhorns’ JV and the freshman squads also won. The JV took eight of the first 10 places, and the freshmen edged Parkway South in a very close race.

This marked the fourth straight year that Parkway West has won all three of the boys’ divisions.

Westminster finished third in the 11-team small schools division of the First Capitol Invitational held at McNair Park in St. Charles but claimed the overall winner in senior Daniel Everett, who finished in 16:26.67. His brother, David, finished fifth.

Festus won with 66 points, followed by Ladue with 75 and Westminster with 77.

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Hole in one Sophomore Shelby Kehr entered the golf season for the Westminster Christian Academy Wildcats on high note. During a practice round, she recorded the program’s first hole in one.

Kehr stepped up to the tee box on the 163-yard eighth hole on the Colt course at Crescent Farms and took her swing. Her ball took flight into the overcast sky and landed near the front of the green where it proceeded to bounce onto the green. It then rolled about 20 feet, hit the flag stick and fell into the hole.

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In the 16-team large school division, Lafayette came in seventh with 184 points.

The Lancers’ Kurtis Harshman finished fourth overall, and teammate Derek Legenzoff was 16th.

High school girls’ cross country Parkway West won the Parkway Quad by slipping past the Parkway Central Colts 31-34. Parkway South finished third with 67 points.

Parkway North did not have a team score.

The Longhorns’ Laura Michel, a senior who was 49th in the state meet last year, won with a time of 21:46. Her Parkway West teammates – twin sisters Molly Parato and Maggie Parato – finished fourth and fifth with times of 22:42 and 23:42, respectively.

Parkway Central’s Taylor Burke came in second with a time of 22:34, and Claire Roberts was third in 22:49.

“It is always good to win the first meet of the year,” Parkway West Coach Charlie Cutelli said. “It is a smaller meet, which I think takes a lot of pressure off the athletes to perform. If the traveling trophy is correct, the Parkway West girls have won the Quad for the past five years, which is exciting.”

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“It was also very muggy out and had rained the night before and the morning of, so parts of the course were muddy,” Cutelli said. “I told the girls not to worry as much about times and to focus on packing as many of our West girls in the top 10.”

That’s because it is Cutelli’s belief that the cross country season is a marathon, not a sprint.

“We will really focus on building up as the season progresses,” Cutelli said. “To the girls, I stress that I want them all healthy in October. I look at conference as a big meet for the majority of the team, and districts is huge for varsity. They understand that taking a day off if they are hurt now or missing a meet like the Quad so that they don’t injure themselves is better than not being able to race at the end of the year.”

Winning the opening meet gives Cutelli a good feeling about what lies ahead.

“I am excited about the season ahead of us,” Cutelli said. “A core group of our seniors put in the mileage over the summer, and we are hoping it pays off. Laura Michel is definitely our front-runner, and I feel like she has a very solid pack of runners behind her, which will hopefully propel us out of districts this year. We also have a lot of younger runners that are looking strong in practice and could definitely push some of our older runners to be their best.”

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By WARREN MAYES Horace Greeley once advised people to head west, and Parkway North will do just that by taking a trip to Wentzville to face the Timberland Wolves.

The game kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday.

With the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur coming on Friday at sunset, Parkway North moved the game to Thursday evening. Parkway Central and Parkway West did the same and will be playing also on Thursday.

It will be the first time the two schools have met.

Parkway North Coach Bob Bunton said with the districts changing every two years, you have openings on the schedule to fill.

This year, the Vikings arranged to play the Wolves.

“It kind of happens by luck,” Bunton said. “We try and match open dates, and I think it’s a great match for both of us.

Coach (Craig) Collins has a great program out there.”

Collins has eight returning starters back from last year’s 9-2 team. Timberland opened the season with two victories.

Sophomore quarterback Ryan Bainbridge directs Timberland’s offense. Senior fullback Halleen Rayford is the workhorse.

Senior Nik Jehle and junior Clayton Raspberry are the halfbacks.

“He’s got some big kids.The running back (Rayford) is a horse,” Bunton said. “We saw him on tape last year when we thought we might match up with them in the quarterfinals.”

By playing on Thursday, Parkway North will practice Sunday to get ready.

Usually, just the coaching staff comes in on a Sunday, but the early game changes that.

“It won’t make much difference to us,” Bunton said. “We just have to get ready. We have to continue to not turn the ball over.

That hurt us in our loss to SLUH. We’ve just got to keep getting better.”

The long bus ride will not bother the Vikings.

“They’ve got a great facility there,” Bunton said. “We’ve scouted them before.

Our former basketball coach at North (Winston Rodgers) is their principal there. He’s a good guy and a good friend. The older you get, the more you enjoy playing people you respect and get along with.

“I think this a great match-up. I know it’s a nice change up for us. We’ve played other GAC (Gateway Athletic Conference) teams before. Timberland is a fresh face.

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By WARREN MAYES Do not expect Parkway North defensive tackle Jacob Stone to break out into song when he tackles the opposing quarterback – but he could.

Stone, a 6-foot-4, 255-pound senior is a captain for the Vikings and an all-conference player.

He is a 4.0 student who had the lead in the Parkway North school musical “Sweeney Todd” last winter.

“He’s an ideal student athlete,” Parkway North Coach Bob Bunton said. “He’s well respected by the faculty, staff and student body. He’s everything you’d want in a student. He’s a great ambassador for Parkway North.”

After his freshman year, Stone chose not to play football. He got into theater his sophomore year.

“I participated in the spring play that year,” Stone said. “I got a little role in ‘Crimes of the Heart,’ which was a straight play.”

The school holds musicals every other year. Last year, it was time for a musical.

“They gave us the songs we needed to learn to sing, and I decided to audition and signed up,” Stone said. “I made callbacks and learned another song. I wasn’t expected to get the lead role, and when I did, I was ecstatic. It was awesome.

“I love to do it – perform in front of people. Singing and acting, it was a great experience.”

The musical was a hit.

“Everybody loved it,” Stone said. “We had a sold-out night every night for four nights. I had people come up after saying

they loved it so much they came back to see it. My dad (Chris) just went to one show and he asked me for more tickets to come again.”

Where did he get his singing voice?

“My dad has got a pretty booming voice, but he’s never gotten into the whole acting thing,” Stone said. “He’s got a deep, resonant voice. My grandpa was a singer. My mom (Stacey) doesn’t know where I got it from.

“I love to sing. I’m in jazz groups here at school, the all men’s a cappella group.

I qualified for all-state singing last year. I got a superior I at all-district.”

Asked which is better – being on stage or the football field – Stone said, “It’s a different feeling for both. Nothing beats Friday nights, that’s for sure. Both have a different kind of anxiety about them. During the musical, you don’t want to mess up and forget lyrics or words. On the football field, you want to do your job correctly every play. You want to make the big plays. You don’t want to get injured. It’s a totally different mindset.”

There was no football in his sophomore year.

“There were multiple reasons I didn’t play,” Stone said. “It was a little bit of a hard time for me. I didn’t feel burned out, but I was so busy and my mind was on a lot of different things. I didn’t want to play if my heart wasn’t in it. When you’re heart’s not in it, you don’t have the motivation to

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“I’m the kind of person who does not do things halfway. I want to do it to the best of my ability. That year, I didn’t feel like I would have been able to do that.”

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“That sophomore year was rough,” he said. “I would want to go see a game and I couldn’t go see a game. I missed it so much.

I went to one Friday night game that year.”

That started the fire back in him.

“I just knew I had to get back into it,” Stone said. “It’s one of my biggest passions in life. Last year, my heart was definitely in it. I started off with the JV and worked hard to earn my varsity spot and keep it.”

Bunton agreed.

“He’s a very conscientious kid,” Bunton said. “He’s very mature beyond his years, to be honest. He’s hard on himself. He’s an enjoyable kid.”

Stone’s main job with the Vikings is to stop the run. He is quick enough to get after the quarterback and drop him if he has the chance.

“I think Jacob’s biggest characteristic is his passion,” Bunton said. “He’s a very emotional kid on the field. He’s not that way in the hallways or in school. He’s one of the nicest kids in school. On the field, he’s very emotional. He’s a real leader for us. He leads by example.”

Stone agreed with that assessment.

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You don’t need to try and be a captain. It doesn’t have a definition. The kids voted you for the position, and that’s your respect faction. Always be positive. No kid wants to be told or coached by another kid. And Jacob knows that.”

Stone said he looks forward to opponents running the ball his way. He likes to chase down the quarterback like a lion does a gazelle.

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Guests are strongly advised not to park in front of businesses. Parking in residential or commercial areas is prohibited and violators will be ticketed or towed.

“We’re doing the same thing as last year, but I think we have better bands, a better parking plan, and better people involved this year that are helping run it,” Event Shuttle parking hours: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday Shuttle locations: • L i v i n g Wo r d C h u r c h , 1 7 3 1 5 Manchester Road – Saturday only • Pond Elementary, 17200 Manchester Road.

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Jeanie Hood said she is excited to be judging the Best Booth competition. As owner of Three French Hens, a one-of-akind antiques and interior design store in Wildwood, she has a flawless knack for decorating and design and knows exactly what to look for during the judging.

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“This was just a great opportunity for us to get involved with the BBQ Bash,” Hood said. “We just thought it would be a nice marriage, with us having a home furnishings store, and it’s giving the barbecue competitors a way to have fun and earn some money. I’m excited to see what themes and what kind of creativity will be used this year.”

The winner of the competition will be awarded a $500 prize.

“I can’t tell which teams are competing because that’s part of the mystery, and the tasks are part of the surprise,” Frank Schmer, event coordinator for the Bash, said. “Whoever makes it back to the Dean Team Subaru booth the quickest is our first Dean Team Subaru champion.”

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Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen is holding a contest to see what team can finish all 61 chicken wings the fastest. It might not be so bad, except half of the wings will include the restaurant’s brand new hot sauce, the “Louisiana Lucifer.”

“They have just the right amount of heat, not too hot but sweet at the same time,” Bill Kunz, owner of Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen, said. “It’s a secret ancient recipe that is brand new. You don’t think it’s hot, and then bang – ‘Lucifer’ hits you.”

The other half of the wings will be the restaurant’s famous, smoked wings.

This year will be the first for Highway 61’s chicken wing-eating contest, and the restaurant is excited to watch the turnout.

First place winners will get four tickets to a Blues or Rams game and a $100 gift certificate to Highway 61 Roadhouse, “so they can have chicken wings before they go to the game,” Kunz said.

Steve “The Bambino” and “Big Carla” with Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen’s smoked wings.

Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen is still looking for teams to take part in the contest. Overall, they are expecting 10 teams to participate. Guests can enter the contest by calling the restaurant at (314) 968-0061.

“I’m expecting a lot of new customers for our great smoked chicken wings and a lot of full bellies,” Kunz said. “It should be good.”

COLOR & VOTE, from page 36 Union booth near the main stage. Depending on the number of contestants, entries will be limited to 20 entries per age category if necessary.

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The band’s name describes the group perfectly – Nonstop has the ability to play all night long without any break between songs. Their record, so far, is performing 13 full songs in a row, but that number has the potential to grow.

“There’s not a classic rock song we can’t do, partly because of the talent, but also because of our configuration,” Zpevak said. “That’s why we use horns – real horns, not synthetic horns – both male and female lead singers, and two lead guitarists instead of one.”

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Contestants already have been selected at random. At the start of the game, a mystery basket containing secret ingredients will be delivered to each contestant.

Teams will have two hours to “battle” against once another to create the perfect dish, which will later be served to six VIP judges. Judges will base their criteria on the plate’s presentation, tenderness of the meat, how unique the barbecue sauce is,

its level of tanginess, and its overall taste.

Alton Brown, host of the real “Iron Chef,” will not be in attendance, but among the judges are local media personalities Frank Cusumano and McGraw Milhaven.

In the past couple of years, Cusumano has become an avid restaurant critic. His family’s restaurant, Kemoll’s, has enhanced his knowledge of food and increased his standards for quality.

“After sports, religion and my family, food is the most important thing in my life, “ Cusumano said. “I’m not going to pass up the chance to taste the best barbecue in the world.”

You be the judge For the People’s Choice Competition, there are no trained judges, and guests get the opportunity to determine the best of the Bash.

Twenty randomly selected teams will have two pork butts delivered to their booth at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Teams will have until 9 a.m. on Sunday to get creative and prepare the best possible dish.

The Missouri Pork Association is donating the meat.

Guests are encouraged to come with a full appetite and to try each recipe. Tickets will be available to purchase for each booth, and guests will be allowed to visit the different booths to sample each team’s prepared dish and then vote for their favorite.

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By Diane Plattner Riding a horse may seem like all fun and games, but it also provides vital therapy to participants of a successful area program that is in need of more volunteers.

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) is a non-profit organization that provides horse-riding therapy to participants with mental and physical disabilities. Physical benefits, organizers said, include improved respiration, circulation, balance, body metabolism, muscle strength and agility, and psychosocial benefits are improved self-esteem, self-image and interpersonal skills. While on a horse, participants are able to leave the bonds of their disabilities, thereby setting them free, organizers and volunteers say.

“The determination and courage these children and adults have to make it through everyday life absolutely humbles me,” Cheryl Barnett said. “Then to see those beautiful smiles of joy over riding a horse makes my day. You cannot have a bad day when you have volunteered with Equine Therapy. It makes you count your blessings and really focus on how precious life is.”

The program was founded by Program Director Ginni Hartke, who about 10 years ago saw a therapeutic riding program on Animal Planet that explained the benefits of riding a horse. As a registered nurse and longtime horse enthusiast, Hartke wanted to share with children struggling with disabilities the joy of riding a horse.

She began the work of starting a program, which was incorporated in October 2003.

Now in its seventh year, the EAT program has about 275 students and has expanded from its two locations in Robertsville and Town & Country to a third in Wildwood. While the program lists about 300 trained volunteers, about 80 volunteers actually carry the weekly load, EAT

President Gary Hartke said. He said they need a maximum of three volunteers per rider – one to lead the horse and two sidewalkers to lend support to the rider.

“You may think you need to know something about horses but you don’t,” Gary Hartke said. “We have designed our training to give you some hands-on knowledge about horses. But some of our volunteers just want to help the children, and others only want to lead and work with the horse.”

Individuals aged 14 and older can be trained to help the riders in the program.

The training includes volunteer expectations as well as tacking and grooming a horse.

“This is a great way for our younger people to get their community service hours for school,” he said. “We have had several young men and women from area high schools lend their support to keep things running.”

EAT volunteers said they love helping with the program for various reasons.

“It’s hot, tiring, and sometimes muddy, but at the end of my shift, I feel energized by the children’s smiles,” Bob Manges, a retired elementary school principal, said. “The reward of watching children learn and grow both physically and mentally is extraordinary.”

Volunteer Vicki Vogt finds satisfaction also.

“I was looking for a volunteer program with kids,” Vogt said. “I was so excited to find one with kids and horses – it makes me feel complete. One cannot help but form an attachment to riders. I look forward to each week to see their progress, not only in riding but with their disabilities. It makes us feel that we have made a difference in a world that needs some attention.”

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He is a big proponent of the border fence south of San Diego.

“There should be one (fence) along the whole border,” Blunt said, “but this one in California was incomplete because these environmentalists were concerned about this rare desert shrub. Of course, this plant was getting beat to death with all of the people stepping on it to illegally get into the country. I don’t support amnesty or a path to citizenship for people that broke the law. They need to get back in line behind all the people in their countries of origin who are doing the right thing to come to America legally.”

He supports the Arizona immigration law but said it is unfortunate that the state has to take that step.

“Requiring immigrants to carry papers is a federal law,” Blunt said, “and the federal government should enforce their own laws.”

Blunt’s decision in 2008 to back Bush’s TARP plan has drawn criticism from the Carnahan campaign, which has taken to calling him “Bailout Roy Blunt.”

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One was that the media widely reported that we were simply handing these banks money, which wasn’t true. We were investing. The second was that Obama compared it to the kind of deficit spending that he has engaged in, but it wasn’t. What I voted for created stability in a rough economy, and it made the taxpayers money.”

His opponent has pointed also to campaign donations Blunt received from oil companies as a sign he is not in touch with Americans.

“I think people donate to my campaign based on the kind of principles I have and the way that they think I’m going to vote,” Blunt said. “I influence their choice to donate to me, not the other way around. … To say that oil companies are funding my campaign is a misrepresentation. The money might come from employees of a

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Blunt cited a speech Obama gave in Kansas City, urging support for Carnahan because she would support his economic agenda.

“He raised $500,000 from Missouri Democrats for her campaign with what he said, so I think it’s fair for us to point out that he said it,” Blunt explained. “That is why we’ll put that in commercials. She is for his agenda and I am not.”

Blunt said the President’s agenda has been dangerous.

“He has minimized threats from our real enemies,” Blunt said. “Like the Christmas bomber, who had to be tackled by regular civilians on an airplane. (U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security) Janet Napolitano claimed that as an example of the system working. The system let that guy on the plane. It had nothing to do with what happened. Then this Times Square bomber – they came out and immediately said that he worked alone. Well, it came out later that he had corresponded with and received training from Al-Qaeda. This administration has hurt us with our allies and also hurt us financially with a stimulus package and a health care bill, neither of which we can afford.”

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“The Tea Party has some strong benefits,” Blunt said. “They have put the focus of the media on government spending. I have led the fight in Congress to cut mandatory government spending programs by $40 million, so I know how embarrassed people are that the government spends the money that it does without thinking. But, you know, whenever I have voted to reduce government spending in one area or another, no one has called my office and thanked me.

That’s not something we get letters about.”

Blunt feels privileged to be in the position to replace one of his biggest mentors over the years.

“I am pleased to have (Bond’s) help. I have enjoyed working with him on making this a better state,” Blunt said.

Blunt said he hopes he and Carnahan will engage in at least one debate before the election.

He refused to predict specific gains Republicans might make this year in Congress, only saying, “I think the Republicans will make gains sufficient enough to stop this country’s dramatic move to the left. On election day, we all have the opportunity to get this country back to where it needs to be, and, in that, Missouri has some of the loudest votes in the country.”

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Since 1977, Huntleigh Securities has served the St. Louis area offering advice through its financial professionals. In 2003, Huntleigh Securities expanded to its Chesterfield office and has been serving west St. Louis county ever since.

With more than 100 years of combined experience in the financial industry, each of Huntleigh’s investment professionals offers a unique, independent approach to investing with a broad range of products, including a specialized managed platform (Huntleigh Advisors Inc.); insurance products, including annuities, life insurance and long term care options; and various individual offerings that can be tailored to clients’ individual investment needs.

David S. Emshoff joined Huntleigh Securities in 2007 and has been in the financial services industry for 20 years. He brings an expertise in overall industry knowledge, including private pensions, insurance, stocks, bonds and mutual funds. He has been named a 5-Star Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager by Crescendo Business Services, as published in St. Louis Magazine for 2008-2010.

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The choice of a partner to plan for the future is an important decision. Huntleigh Securities has been locally owned for more than 33 years, serving the financial needs of the St. Louis community. For a portfolio review or to meet with one or more financial advisors, contact Huntleigh Securities’ Chesterfield office. You may schedule a meeting during regular business hours, evenings, and/or weekends by appointment.

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From the second half of 2009 to the present, DosterUllom has experienced growth in a difficult economy, according to Managing Members, Mike Doster and Jess Ullom. Activity in the core practice areas of business, real estate, estate planning, commercial law and dispute resolution (including arbitration, mediation, trial and appellate practice) has increased measurably.

“We have added attorneys, moved and taken on more space in anticipation of continued growth,” Doster said. The firm is now located in the Roosevelt Building at the intersection of Hwy. 40 and Clarkson Road in Chesterfield Village.

“Our clients, attorneys and staff have reacted favorably to our new quarters, and I love the views from the highest point in West County,” Ullom said.

The growth in the Estate Planning area reflects clients’ increased concerns regarding asset protection and wealth management. “We generally work with clients in a team that includes their other financial and investment advisers,” Doster said.

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• • • Enterprise Bank & Trust holds “Developing the Strategic Leader” from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 28, “Best Practices in Selection: How to Identify and Retain Top Talent” from 8 a.m. to 11

The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., Sept.

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• • • The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a First Friday Coffee Club from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Fri., Oct. 1 at Eagle Bank (14231 Manchester Road in Manchester). Call 230-9900 or visit westcountychamber.com.

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West Newsmagazine celebrates 15 years of service to our community

Entering our 15th year, one thing is certain...

We’ve got issues

“We’ve got issues” is a quip that occasionally is heard around the offices of West Newsmagazine.

As the paper embarks on its 15th year of publication, a look back at the 400-plus stories that were run on our covers revealed that over the years, the West County community has had its fair share of issues, too.

Here is a look at some of our most memorable – and in some cases most controversial – cover stories.

Nov. 6, 1996 “The Maturation of a City” Wildwood city officials had proposed a Town Center concept designed to organize and regulate a small-town, local community development in the heart of Wildwood.

More than a few residents were outraged, particularly those who owned residential properties in the area designated for development. In their zeal to preserve their neighborhoods’ green space and pastoral character, opponents of the plan took their fight to City Hall.

Jan. 22, 1997 “TAG You’re It” The story that (arguably) inspired the most controversy in the paper’s history documented the effects of Rockwood School District’s TAG (Talented and Gifted) program on students not labeled talented or gifted.

“Twenty-four hours after it was published, I was in the office of the Rockwood superintendent, getting an earful,” Publisher Doug Huber said. “Lots of people were really upset about it, but it was a good story.”

April 2, 1997 “Is Recycling a Bad Bargain?”

Curbside recycling had caught on in the Midwest, and some West County municipalities had begun providing and charging for it whether residents wanted it or not.

Advocates of curbside recycling called it an investment in the future; opponents claimed it cost municipalities too much money, and due to transportation and energy costs, was more damaging than beneficial to the environment.

Jan. 14, 1998 “Producing More Guilt” In late 1997, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a recommendation that women should breast-feed their babies for a full year or longer, a practice which many working women found extremely burdensome, if not impossible. The National Organization for Women (NOW) urged businesses to allow women to pump breast milk at regular intervals during the workday. A prominent West County pediatrician stated the AAP was “out of touch with reality on modern motherhood” and that the recommendation was “just another way for American mothers to feel inadequate.”

Oct. 20, 1999 “Protecting Our Future” In the wake of high-profile incidents of school violence across the country, including the Columbine shootings in Littleton, Colo., parents for the first time in history feared for their children’s safety at school. West Newsmagazine, to inform the community about local efforts to prevent a similar tragedy in West County, presented a special issue on the prevention of violence in schools.

March 22, 2000 “An Exhausting New Program?”

The Gateway Clean Air Program was about to get underway, changing the way automobile emissions tests were conducted in the St. Louis metropolitan area. New

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Reflections from the publisher

By BRIAN MCDOWELL West Newsmagazine’s publisher tries to make it a standard rule not to talk on record to the press. He gets annoyed when a photograph of him is slipped into an issue of the publication he started in 1996. He is more comfortable doing his work in anonymity.

Not surprisingly, he tried to brush off the initial request for an interview for this issue by saying, “I deserve very little credit for this whole thing.

It should go to the people that put their heart and soul into this throughout the years. We have a great staff. There are four people in the office- Vicky Czapla, Joe and Erica Ritter, and of course, my wife, Sharon- that have been here since day one. It’s people like that who deserve credit.”

Nonetheless, as West Newsmagazine begins its 15th year of publication, there is no one better qualified than Doug Huber to discuss how the paper and the area it covers has changed over the years.

Huber likes to say that he grew up on the “mean streets of Chesterfield.”

He has lived in the area since the early 1960s and remembers when it was farmland. During his childhood, Olive was a two-lane road, and the closest gas station to Chesterfield was at the intersection of Olive and Ballas.

Huber graduated from Parkway Central High School in 1970. He attended Saint Louis University, then spent 25 years in radio, running a local station and owning and operating the Broadcast Center.

“I really started West out of a need for something else to do,” Huber said.

“We used to have this community paper delivered to our home called The West Countian. I would look at this paper and read most of it. I thought they had a good idea, and I realized I could put together a group of professionals and probably compete with them.”

Huber said the road to success was decidedly bumpy.

“My original goal was to survive the first year,” he said. “Two issues into it, I just hoped we’d make it to the next issue. It took a few years to start breaking even. But I kept it going, because I knew that we could become the paper of record in West County, and we have.”

Huber remembers his mother

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Huber thinks one of the keys to West’s success is the success of the community it serves.

“Now that people have moved even further west, the center of the St. Louis area really moved west,” Huber said.

“It is a terrific marketplace for something like this because there are a lot of hard-working and successful homeowners – the kinds of people that are the best America has to offer. West County is a success story all around.”

Huber said the paper attracts the best local advertisers because just like West has had to compete with the PostDispatch and the Suburban Journals, local businesses have had to compete with places like Wal-Mart and Home Depot.

“We have that common bond,” Huber said.

Huber is just now realizing the impact of his paper on West County.

“People know who we are now, and we are a voice in the community,” he said. “We have provided a tremendous amount of information that has helped people in their lives, and this community has provided us with a tremendous amount of support.”

The 15th anniversary has Huber thinking about the future of the publication.

“Doing this, I’ve seen good times and bad times, but I do think there are better times ahead,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we don’t have challenges, but people will always be interested in news about their communities and schools, and West will still be around to do that.”

Despite running a successful venture for 15 years, Huber realizes his paper is only as good as its next issue.

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Aug. 23, 2000 “Keeping Up Appearances” Even before the recent economic recession, there were “house poor” families in West County.

Volunteers and social workers provided West Newsmagazine readers a glimpse of what was going on behind closed doors at homes in some of the area’s wealthiest neighborhoods. Many readers were surprised at the number of West County families that seemed wealthy but struggled to pay their creditors and feed themselves and their children.

Sept. 5, 2001 “Rough Road Ahead” Construction plans for Hwy. 141 north of Ladue Road made for a hot topic. On Aug. 25, 2001, more than 500 people attended a public forum in Chesterfield to offer their input on improvements to the area. The topic ignited emotions of nearby residents who cited concerns over property values, air quality and safety.

Oct. 3, 2001 “The Calm After the Storm” The events of Sept. 11, 2001 united the nation, and when the call for help went out, the people of West County showed their true colors. Area residents, business owners, schools, churches and charitable organizations responded to the nation’s tragedy with an outpouring of spirit and patriotism. Across West County, flags flew, banners of support and encouragement were hung, black ribbon adorned fire departments, and jars placed on the counters of local businesses brimmed with donations.

city’s deer relocation program, leaving two legal options: trap and euthanize the animals, or do nothing. Emotions ran high on both sides of the issue, and most of those concerned felt that a resolution would not be reached at any time in the foreseeable future.

July 23, 2003 “Resurrecting the Valley” Ten years after the Great Flood of 1993 took a brutal toll on nine Midwestern states, many communities along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers remained vacated, but the city of Chesterfield bucked the trend. A 500-year levee and tax increment financing (TIF) authority were pivotal to developing the Chesterfield Valley into a booming center of retail and industrial activity.

Before the flood, 4,400 people had fulltime jobs in Chesterfield Valley; by March 2002, the number had risen to 8,000.

Sept. 7, 2005 “Wildwood Progress – 10 Years Later” A decade after the first Wildwood City Council meeting, the city continued to face growing pains resulting from one faction of residents favoring more green space and another favoring faster progress. Significant progress had been made in fulfilling the city’s Master Plan; Town Center was under development, 10 miles of multipleuse trails had been constructed, and the population had more than doubled. A contentious issue, however, was what to do about Hwy. 109; some wanted it to remain the same, and others favored expanding the roadway and connecting I-44 to Hwy. 40.

April 11, 2007 “Breaking the Bank” Homeowners were hopping mad when their property reassessment notices arrived in the mailbox. According to the St. Louis County Assessor’s office, the median value of homes in St. Louis County had increased an average of 22 percent in a two-year period. The Rockwood School District had St. Louis County’s third highest median residential value of $274,000 – a 23 percent increase – while Parkway ranked fourth at $247,600 – a 21 percent increase.

May 7, 2008 “Best Mother’s Day Ever” The story was a feel-good follow-up to “Waiting for a Miracle,” the April 4, 2001 West Newsmagazine cover story about Eureka siblings Alex and Matt Pearl, who suffer from a rare blood disorder that can be fatal. The children’s mother, Diane Pearl, on Mother’s Day 2008 was able to Jan. 9, 2002 meet for the first time the two bone marrow “Population Boom” The Town & Country deer population donors – one from Stockholm, Sweden, fight was back in the news. The Missouri and the other from North Carolina – who Department of Conservation had halted the saved her children’s lives.

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My, how time flies A ‘then and now’ look at the last 15 years

By SARAH WILSON The country has come a long way since West Newsmagazine’s origin 15 years ago.

Before the advent of Facebook, reality television and “Supersize” menus (which already have come and gone), 1996 was a major political year with many technological advances.

Here is a look back to a time when we knew how to live without cell phones: U.S. President: William Jefferson Clinton U.S. Vice President: Albert Gore, Jr. Academy Award Best Picture: “The English Patient” Grammy Award Song of the Year: “Kiss from a Rose,” by Seal World Series: New York Yankees def.

Atlanta Braves (4-2) Super Bowl XXX: Dallas Cowboys def.

Pittsburgh Steelers (27-17) Popular TV shows: “E.R.,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “Suddenly Susan”

Prices and populations are not the only things that have inflated over the years; American portion sizes have increased as well. A cheeseburger used to average 330 calories; today it averages 590 calories. A bagel used to average 140 calories, and today it averages 350 calories. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has attributed many of the nation’s obesity problems to this pattern.

••• It did not matter whether someone was 2 or 62, the infamous Tickle Me Elmo in 1996 was a must-have toy. Elmo giggled and talked when his tummy was pressed, and parents actually fought to obtain one after stores quickly sold out of them.

Another popular children’s fad was the Tamagotchi, a handheld, digital pet requiring care, much like a real pet.

••• Chin-length, straight hair with layered curls shaping the face describes “The Rachel” haircut, inspired by Jennifer Aniston’s character on the then-hit television show, “Friends.” The hairstyle sparked in popularity in 1996 as women around the country tried to replicate the look.

National debt: 1996: $5.4 trillion • 2010: $13.4 trillion U.S. postage stamp: 1996: 32 cents • 2010: 44 cents Loaf of bread: 1996: $1.15 • 2010: $2.16 Average cost of new car: 1996: $16,300 • 2010: $21,081 Minimum wage: 1996: $5.15 • 2010: $7.25 Gallon of gas: 1996: $1.22 • 2010: $2.76 U.S. population: 1996: 265 million • 2010: 310 million ••• Mid-‘90s fashion was marked by grunge and goth trends. Cut-off jeans, halter tops and belly-button piercings were at the center of women’s fashion, and baggy pants took over men’s wardrobes.

••• Things have changed around West County as well since 1996. Boone’s Crossing in Chesterfield Valley was a flooded field. Everybody had a 314 area code; 636 was not put into service until 2000. Hwy. 141 was still called Woods Mill Rd. and I-64 was just little, old Hwy. 40. The Butterfly House did not open until 1998.

••• Memorable events that occurred in 1996: • Bob Dole swept the Republican primaries.

• Bill Clinton was re-elected for his second term as U.S. president.

• Madeline Albright was elected the first female U.S. secretary of state.

• Trans World Airlines (TWA) Flight 800 exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on July 17, killing everyone onboard.

• American jazz and song vocalist Ella Fitzgerald died on June 15.

• American rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and killed on Sept. 13.

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Seems like Washington has a bureau for everything. The most important one right now is the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) which announced that the growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter went down from 2.4% to 1.6% percent. What that means in laymen’s terms is that there is now a greater possibility of the economy suffering a doubledip recession, although most economists continue to believe that this won’t happen.

Hardest hit is new home construction. Traditionally, housing has been the engine that pulls the economy back on track. Locally, the phones continue to ring at Gershman Mortgage where borrowers can still get an adjustable rate loan at 3.25%. The national average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was still a friendly 4.35% last week. These record low rates and falling home prices have made housing more affordable than 20 or 30 years, but this good news has had little effect on sales.

Then has housing hit the wall? Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan called it “a typical pause that occurs in an economic recovery” and the National Association of Home Builders actually expects household wealth to trend up gradually over the balance of 2010 into 2011.

Helping is the fact that consumer debt like credit cards has been going down since the end of 2008 and is at levels last seen at the end of 2000. But employment stability and job growth are the keys to a housing recovery. In addition to alleviating workers’ fears about losing their next paycheck, an improving employment picture will help boost the confidence of households that are considering buying a home.

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Here’s what else is happening: Thomas & Suit Homes, whose Wyndgate Forest keeps drawing rave reviews from buyers, is now expanding to Sommers Landing and the Enclave at Sommers Pointe, both on Highway N just south of Highway 40. Prices start in the $270’s.

According to CFO and Partner Brenda Suit, “We want as many buyers as possible to enjoy the experience of becoming Thomas & Suit homeowners.

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Wyndgate Forest. One of the new models called the Alberta is under construction at the Enclave at Sommers Pointe. The 2,225-square-foot great room design features a private master suite away from other two bedrooms, hearth room and even an “Electronic Drop Zone” an area directly off the garage with spots for charging laptops and cell phones. Thomas & Suit has homesites available at Wyndgate Forest in O’Fallon, Sommers Landing and the Enclave at Sommers Pointe in Lake St. Louis, and Boulder Ridge in Wentzville.

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McKelvey Homes’ success during the worst recession in our country’s history made it the subject of a feature article this month in Nation’s Building News, the online weekly newspaper of the National Association of Home Builders. McKelvey is the only local builder able to increase its home sales in 2009, an achievement that President Jim Brennan attributes to conservative business practices, an established reputation for quality and the ability to adapt quickly to changing demand.

“McKelvey is now on track to double its home sales this year and make significant headway in digging out of the worst housing downturn in generations,” the article stated. Because of this, McKelvey has been able to build and offer a large selection of “Designer Market Homes” for buyers who can take advantage of today’s low interest rates. McKelvey is celebrating a “grand opening weekend” with new displays at four communities. Check out the ad in this edition of Prime New Homes.

Still celebrating its 40th birthday, Greater Missouri Builders is offering savings up to $75,000 on inventory homes and a whopping $99,000 on a former display, reports Sales Manager Kim Whalen. At Fountain Plaza in Ellisville, GMB has a 2,000-square-foot ranch with two bedrooms, two baths, a gourmet kitchen and hearth room with see-through fireplace for $420,000, a savings of $74,478. Call 314581-5944 for information about it and other inventory homes. GMB also is celebrating the grand opening of Grover Crossing is opening this Sunday, Sept. 19. The community is near Wildwood and its Town Center at Manchester and Brown roads.

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Public Hearing City of Ballwin, Missouri October 4, 2010 A public hearing is scheduled before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ballwin on October 4, 2010 at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police and Court Center, 300 Park Dr, Ballwin, MO, 63011, at 7:00 P. M. upon the following: 1. A petition from U-Gas, Inc, 895 Bolger Ct., Fenton, MO and W. B. Biermann Co, 1795 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield MO, to add a Manchester Road Redevelopment District (MRD) overlay zoning classification to the existing C-1 Commercial zoning classification of the property commonly know as 14799 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63021 to allow the commercial redevelopment of the site.

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2. A petition from U-Gas, Inc, 895 Bolger Ct., Fenton, MO and W. B. Biermann Co, 1795 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield MO, to approve the development of a 3 lot commercial subdivision on the property commonly know as 14799 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011.

3. A petition from the City of Ballwin, 14811 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO to amend the Ballwin subdivision ordinance to add a new section requiring the establishment of a certain minimum side yard width dimension for newly platted lots in certain situations relative to adjoining lots that have previously been platted.

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Admission is free; free-will donations to benefit the food pantry of Joint Neighborhood Ministries will be accepted. Call (314) 772-0263 or visit ivychapel.org.

• • • “Earth Fire Water Wind,” a live performance by Grammy-nominated Native American flute music visionary John TwoHawks, is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 18 at Midwest Music Conservatory (15977 Clayton Road). Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and free for those aged 15 and younger; those purchasing two tickets online in advance receive one free ticket. The concert is a benefit for The Living Insights Center. Visit johntwohawks.com.

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• • • The Wildwood Historical Society presents a Victorian Costume Ball at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 21 at Bethel Methodist Church (17500 Manchester Road in Wildwood). Following a brief history of Missouri and the Civil War, members of the 8th Missouri Volunteer, U.S. Infantry Reenactment Organization provide a dance demonstration. Guests are welcome to come in period costume. A gift basket raffle supports the Wildwood Historical Society.

Guests interested in attending should call Joan Schmid at 458-3962.

• • • The Wildlife Center of Missouri “Drive Me Wild” golf tournament is at 12:30 p.m. (registration and lunch are at 11:30 a.m.) on Fri., Sept. 24 at The Landings at Sprit Golf Club (180 N. Eatherton Road in Chesterfield). Proceeds are used to build a new aviary at the Wildlife Rescue Center.

For foursome and sponsorship information, visit mowildlife.org.

• • • Gateway to Hope presents “KaleidoHope” at 7 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 24 at Moulin (2017 Choteau Ave. in Lafayette Square).

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• • • The Society of St. Vincent de Paul sponsors “Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” its annual Friends of the Poor Walk, at 9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 25 in Schroeder Park in Manchester. All proceeds benefit the clients of the Society, which provides help for homeless shelters, food pantries, job training and employment services, prison ministry, shelters for abused women, thrift stores, care for the elderly, and medicine.

Register to walk at svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org; from the Web site, registrants can send e-vites to potential supporters and make financial pledges. Registration also is available at 8 a.m. on the day of the event on the parking lot of St. Joseph Church, just west of the Schroeder Park track and soccer fields. Early registrants may order a T-shirt while supplies last. Call (314) 5763993.

• • • The St. Mark Charity Scramble, a golf tournament to benefit Circle Of Concern, is at 8 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 2 at The Landings at Spirit Golf Club (180 N. Eatherton Road in Chesterfield). The fee is $100 per player/$400 per foursome. Call Glen Corlett at 537-2348.

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• • • The St. Louis Blues 14 Fund Golf Classic is at 10 a.m. (registration opens) on Mon., Oct. 4 at The Country Club of St. Albans. The St. Louis Blues team, owners, executives, coaches and alumni join foursomes to raise money for the St. Louis Blues 14 Fund. Foursomes are available for $2,500 and include two Blues celebrities as the fifth and sixth players. Golfers also enjoy a Blues gift package, lunch and awards reception with silent and live auctions. Call (314) 589-5998 or visit stlouisblues.com/golfclassic.

• • • Friends of Kids with Cancer presents a Steely Dan tribute concert performed by Groovethang from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 8 at Kemp Auto Museum (16955 Chesterfield Airport Road). A cash bar and appetizers are featured at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. Call (314) 275-7440 or visit friendsofkids.com.

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• • • The Midwest Knights 15U baseball team host a trivia night at 7 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church (14088 Clayton Road). Tickets are $20 per person with tables of eight available. Raffles and games with prizes also are featured. Proceeds benefit the Midwest Knights. Call Jenny Pappas at 207-7789.

• • • The second annual Fall Fest at the Barn is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 17 at The Barn at Lucerne (930 Kehrs Mill Road in Ballwin). Pony rides, magic, games for kids, live music, food and drink, artists, local and organic produce booths, an antique tractor and engine display, artwork from the Fall Fest at The Barn Young Artist Competition and a canned food drive to benefit Operation Food Search are featured. Admission is free; games and pony rides require tickets. Call Nancy Pino at (314) 432-8484.

FAMILY & KIDS Castlewood Baptist Church in association with the Metro West Fire Dept., St. Louis County Police, Adventure Learning Center, McAlister’s Deli and More than Coffee present a free family picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 18 at Castlewood Park (1401 Kiefer Creek Road in Ballwin). A child I.D. table, D.A.R.E. unit, Canine unit, carnival games, face painting and free hot dogs, chips and drinks are featured. Call 227-3757.

• • • The third annual Ballwin Kids Triathlon is at 8 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 26 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids swim, bike and run various distances, depending on their age group. Registration is limited to 200 participants. The fee is $20 and includes a T-shirt and medal. For more information, call 207-2359; to register, visit ballwin. mo.us.

• • • The 28 annual Kids’ Flea Market is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 26 at The Magic House in Kirkwood. Kids aged 16 and younger sell their outgrown toys, books, CDs, baseball cards, games and handmade craft items. The registration fee is $15 per table. For more information or to reserve a booth, call (314) 822-8900 or visit magichouse.org.

• • • Fun Friday Puppet Shows are at 10 a.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.) every Friday morning from Oct. 1-Nov. 19 at the St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park. Tickets are $5 per person in advance and $6 on the day of the performance; children 12 months

of age and younger are admitted free of charge. Tickets include a ride on the carousel. Visit the gift shop at the carousel or call (314) 615-8383.

LIVE MUSIC The Ellisville Farmer’s Market features the music of Buckhannon Brothers on Thurs., Sept. 16, Wack-A-Doo on Thurs., Sept. 30, and Salt of the Earth on Thurs., Oct. 6. Visit ellisvillefarmersmarket.org.

• • • St. Louis Southern Gospel Gathering 2010 is at 2 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 19 at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church (17126 Manchester Road in Wildwood). The Davis Family and 2008 International Female Vocalist of the Year Kathy Atkins perform. A free-will offering will be taken to help cover expenses. Call Kathy at (618) 550-5777.

SPECIAL INTEREST The Chesterfield Writers Guild Fiction Group presents, “The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 15 at Chesterfield Arts. Members of the writing group read excerpts from their work and answer questions regarding how they write and what they write about.

Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

• • • Halloween & Fall Décor, a Mary Tuttle’s “Entertaining Evenings” event, is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thurs., Sept.

16 at Mary Tuttle’s (17021 Baxter Road in Chesterfield). A demonstration on fall mantle décor, Halloween decorating tips and refreshments are featured. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 728-0480.

• • • Griefshare, a grief recovery support group, meets from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday evenings from Sept. 20 through Dec. 13 at King of Kings Church (13765 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield). Each session includes a video seminar and group discussion. Call Helene Jackson at (314) 4692224.

• • • A Carmine Appice Drum Clinic is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 22 at Midwest Music Conservatory (15977 Clayton Road in Clarkson Valley). Call 527-5558.

• • • NutriFormance Fitness Open House Week is from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 at its locations at Chesterfield Commons (17375 Edison Ave.) and La Chateau Village (10407 Clayton Road). The public is invited to experience Missouri’s only Purmotion Functional Training System (a jungle gym-like structure). Group classes, one-on-one counseling with personal trainers and nutritionists, equipment demonstrations and chair massages are free. Door prizes and refreshments also are featured.

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By SUZANNE CORBETT Jeff Allee loves golf, good food and drink. When he brought those passions together, the result was the Wildwood Pub & Grill and The Links. Formerly named Brickhouse Pub, Wildwood Pub & Grill, located off Hwy. 109 on New College Avenue behind St. Louis Community College’s Wildwood campus, houses a full-service, family friendly pub atmosphere and the area’s only indoor golf range, The Links.

The Links features PGA simulators programmed with 55 championship courses and a driving range. It is not to be confused with a Wii but is the real McCoy, as simulators are played with full size golf balls and clubs. The machine even provides course sound effects. Players simply select the course program, address the ball and swing to play the entire course or just practice their swing.

“Playing on these simulators is a lot of fun,” said Allee, who plans to demonstrate the simulators during this year’s St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash. “It’s a great way to introduce people to the golf simulators, which has allowed us to offer something different from other establishments.”

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the bar area and features comfortable seating and plenty of tabletops for enjoying the full menu and bar.

“It’s a great space for a group of guys or gals to come and enjoy adult libations, conversation and a round of golf,” Allee said.

In the dining room, sports action is broadcast on flat-screen TVs, and inviting seating encourages family dining.

“We’re a popular stop for families after high school (football) games,” said Allee, who actively supports the area’s high schools with fundraising efforts through the national Renaissance program that encourages students to strive for excellence.

Excellence also is Allee’s personal goal when it comes to creating a winning menu and bar that offers a diversity of The Links and bar area at Wildwood Pub & Grill. flavors and choices. Its three-page menu covers the gambit from burgers and pizza, sandwiches and wraps to more elegant fare, such as but- hand-tossed style or St. Louis thin. “No matter how thick terflied shrimp, chops, steaks and crème brûlée. or thin the crust, the dough will remain homemade.”

Two specialties – the Buffalo Chicken Pizza and the Whether dining at Wildwood Pub & Grill for lunch or Black Angus Sliders topped with grilled onions and ched- dinner or snacking between a golf round, it pays to save dar cheese – are must-try items, as are the soups, which can room for dessert. The Key lime pie, crème brûlée, and the make a meal on their own or a perfect prelude to dinner. apple crisp all are par excellence.

“We use buffalo hot wing sauce for the pizza sauce and top Stop by and visit the Wildwood Pub & Grill golf display it with our own house-grilled chicken,” said Allee, noting and sample their “Q” at the St. Louis Home Fires BBQ that pizza lovers soon will have a crust choice – regular Bash on Sept. 25 and 26 at Wildwood’s Town Center.

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Walls. Stone Work. Walkways. Steps. Bobcat work.

Grading. Residential-Commercial. Free Estimates. Specializing in St. Louis Counties Finer Properties.

314-353-5555

Counseling Services Erica Rosen-McGinnis, LMSW

Family Wellness Counseling, LC Providing affordable counseling services in Wildwood and Ladue. Free phone consultation. Day and evening appointments available. 314-338-3387 Serving St. Louis & St. Charles Co www.stlpcguy.com

Call Mike at 636-675-7641

Service at your home or office for: • PC problems or set-up • PC won't start or connect

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

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

The FAN Guy Trained & experienced tradesman available for light electrical services: new outlets/ switches, water heater repair, lighting/ fan installation & repairs. Fair, dependable & honest. Call Paul 636-734-8402

Firewood All Split Firewood For Sale 4ft x 8ft x 16in cut.

Delivered & stacked $85.

573-631-0291

Garage Sale

Sat, Sept. 18th 7:30am – 2:30pm Wldhrs Crk Rd. 2 mi west of Long Rd., L on Pine Bend.

From 109 East on Wldhrs Crk Rd. 1 mi turn R on Pine Bend

HILLTOP VILLAGE’S

Fall Subdivision

GARAGE SALE Multiple Homes

Saturday, Sept. 18th 7am–1pm Take Hwy. 44 to Eureka exit, North on Hwy. 109, Left on 5th St., Right at light-Shops at Hilltop- Meramac to Sale Sponsored by Rhonda Brackett

Keller Williams Realty Southwest

Office: 314-775-0475 Direct: 314-322-4494

Seasoned Firewood- Oak & Hickory. Sold in 4x8 stacks.

Call for prices.

314-808-3330

WILDWOOD-Garage Sale 16544 Willow Glen Dr. Manchester to Taylor to Cherry Hills Parkway Wed., Fri. & Sat. Sept. 15, 17, 18

For Rent

Hauling Services

Destin Florida Area. Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo or home, Gated Gulf Front community.

Includes beach front cabana, 3 pools, tennis courts & more.

Call for Special Spring/summer rates and availability. To view pictures please go to www.vrbo.com /127089 or /148365. For Additional info Call 314-922-8344.

For Sale

J & J HAULING

WE HAUL IT ALL Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, appliances, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties, fencing, decks.

Garage & Basement Clean-up Neat, courteous, affordable rates.

Call: 636-379-8062 or email: jandjhaul@aol.com

WURLITZER Piano Good Condition $350 OBO EPIPHONE Guitar Excellent condition $150 OBO 636-220-4485

Professional Repair & Restoration Services by Vintage Workshop. Painting, staining, distressing & refinishing. In-Home Furniture Repair services available. Free estimates.

636-946-5204

Garage Doors WEST COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SERVICE. Proudly serving West County since 1980. Springs, cables, electric openers. No extra charge for Evenings and Weekends! Call 636-388-9774

Watch for our next edition in the mail September 29, 2010!

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Account Sales Executive to work with sales team to handle existing accounts and develop new accounts with Ad agencies and Fortune 100 companies across the US. Inside Sales with 20% travel.

Sales experience beneficial.

Email resume to latinfax@aol.com or fax 636-536-9456

Attorney seeking participants for Jury Project in Des Peres: September 23, 2010, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Participants will be paid for their time & dinner will be provided. If interested, call Erin (314) 725-1600.

Food Service general kitchen help needed at school cafeteria in West County . Full time Monday through Friday.

Call 314-569-3663 ext. 111 and leave name and phone number.

Wildwood Hotel

PFAFF Hobbylock Sewing Machine. Like new- Barely used. $550 OBO 636-527-4541

Furniture Repair

Actors/Models:

Do you have the desire to be considered for jobs in showbiz such as print ads, commercials, TV/films?

We can help! We develop, market & place “real looking” people ages 3mos thru seniors. Accepting applications for all sizes & heights.

Beginners welcome! Images Agency (since 1988). State Licensed. Apply Online at

Help Wanted

Experienced Hotel Housekeepers Full & part time available.

Some week-ends. Hourly pay, must be a dependable, energetic worker. Fill out application at our Front Desk, 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040

Home Improvement

IMPROVING St Louis Homes Since 1998 CNA's - Caregivers

West St. Louis County Area CNA's with current license Caregivers with Experience Insured vehicle a must Download an application at

Seniorshomecare.com Or call 636-225-2600

CNAs/Home Health Aides/Live-ins: Seeking experienced, dependable people to provide in-home care to seniors. Car Required. Competitive pay and 401k plan.

Call 314-569-9890 Monday-Friday.

S&R Construction

Basement Finishing, Custom Decks, Kitchens, Baths.

Sunrooms, Electrical, Plumbing, Custom Tiling, Painting, Concrete & many other quality improvements!

BBB accreditted!

FREE ESTIMATES!

Call Steve 314-616-9061

Customer photos and discount offers at www.

SnRconstructioncompany.com

The FAN Guy Trained & experienced tradesman avail. for electrical svcs: new outlets/ switches, wtr. htr. repair, lighting/ fan install & repairs.

Fair, dependable & honest.

Call Paul 636-734-8402

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THREE DECADES OF QUALITY WORK

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience JS Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 Plus Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings, Deck Repairs, Structural Repairs. All Jobs Big or Small.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

Call James at 314-420-3562

•Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Retaining Walls & Paver Patios •Landscape Design & Installation •Drainage Work •Landscape Lighting •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050

DECK STAINING • BY BRUSH ONLY No Spraying • No Rolling • No Mess

Professional Outdoor Services Hardwood flooring & Tile INSTALLATION with an eye for detail! Remodelling & new construction: kitchen, bath, fireplace, entryway, etc. References avail. FREE Estimates.

feco, LLC 636-225-0025

636-466-2050

MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC. Spring & Fall clean-up, grass cutting, Fall Aeration, mulching, trimming, weeding & tree removal, planting, sodding & seeding, retaining walls, paver patio, decorative gravel, stone & brick work, drainage work & more! FREE ESTIMATES 636-699-5189

Call Mike Today For Your Free Bid!

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“Let The Paint Flo!” 314-537-0361

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Fall lawn/garden clean-up, fertilizing, de-thatching, aerating, mulching, edging, pruning, weed treatments Erosion/drainage control.

Creative landscape plans, patios, plant installations, lighting, irrigation, retaining walls and more...

Snow removal/Booking now For new customers only: Any Fall yard clean-up of $250 or more will get $45 off the total price of the job.

Free On-Site Consultations & Estimates

314-567-3666

Drainage, Sod, Erosion, Overgrowth Clearing & Pruning Free Estimates

MIENER LANDSCAPING Rock walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, etc. Friendly service, with attention to detail. Call Tom 636.938.9874

636-466-2050

636-527-2501

PA i n T i n g

Riverside Painting

includes paint Call Today

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3 rooms $490

314-651-0261 since 1992

(636) 227-5595

We just keep

POWER WASH rolling it on!

Power Washing 1 Story

Interior & Exterior Will BEAT any reasonable Estimate!

Call 636-230-0185 Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

I LOVE TO PAINT!!!

Professional Painting Paints, Glazes & More

Cabinetry & Furniture Too! Affordable Quality

DON'T PAY MORE! Free Estimates.

Call David Sontheimer 314-732-FAUX(3289) www.cabinette.net

Masonry Autullo Masonry Inc. Brick and stone contractor. 32 yrs in business in St.Louis. Our reputation is built on quality and service for all your masonry needs. Paving, sidewalks, patios, walls, fireplaces indoor and outdoor, fire pits and tuck pointing. Free Estimates.

Insured. Call 636-394-5543

Residential Interior and Exterior Painting.

Insured.

Call Ken 636-391-1746 Ranch Homes @ $95.00!

We handle your design needs, professionally trained. Faux finishes, texturing, marbling, graining. Interior & exterior, insured, FREE estimates. All work done by owner. 26 years experience. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-6404085. www.A1Ken.com

Retaining Walls (Any Size) Paver Patios Erosion & Drainage Control Check Out Our Projects At www.stoutlandscaping.com

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Power Washing • Window Washing Gutter Cleaning

A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpapering

...A Certified Belgard Installer...

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Mikes Lawn Service: Dependable, responsible. Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, yard clean-up. References. Call 636-346-9704

636-225-7286

We Clean & Stain All Sizes of Decks!

www.cedarbeautiful.com

Interior and Exterior Painting

Core aeration, slice seeding, lawn repair, crabgrass control, fall fertilizing and seeding.

(636) 296-5050

HONEST WORK WITH PRIDE AND INTEGRITY Basements, Built-Ins, Moldings, Doors Carpentry, Cabinets, Walls Baths, Painting, Repairs Whole House Remodeling OWnER On THE JOB 30 Years Experience–Super Quality

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314-852-5467 314-846-6499

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Mowing, leaf removal, mulching, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning! (636) 458-8234

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

Decks- Playsets-Tie Walls- Fences- Hardwoods

Aeration, Overseeding, Seeding, Fertilizing, Sodding, Mowing, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Planting, Brush Removal, Edging, Mulching, Retaining Walls,

Pet Services

West County Pet Care. Pet Sitting & Dog Walking. We take care of Pets in your home where Pets prefer.

Daily, Weekly Rates. Insured 636-394-6852 314-401-5516

MILBOURN

TUCKPOINTING

Chimneys, Walls, Spot & Solid Waterproofing, Caulking Do Own Work • No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted

314-484-1548

We Clean & Stain All Sizes of Decks!

Owner Call/ operator Mike specializing Today in interior painting, decorative Bid! &For faux Your painting,Free wall textures, concrete staining. Design consultation. Insured. References. FREE ESTIMATES 314-397-3868

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please mention ad at estimate

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Specializing in large breeds and geriatric dogs.

For the pampering your pet deserves, call

636-980-7040

Convenient Dog Grooming

Full service grooming in your home...

Reasonable rates Free consultation All services available Keep your pets stress-free in their own home.

Great for older dogs.

Call for appointment.

314-591-0009

Piano Lessons

PIANO LESSONS: Masters Degree in Composition w/ Piano major, 5 yrs. in Europe, 30 yrs. teaching experience, all ages. Taught music theory and piano at college level.

Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur 636-458-0095

Learn To Play The PIANO at your own pace!

40 yrs. piano teaching experience. Master of Music & LRSM degrees.

Call Jessica 636-236-5536

Plumbing Services

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051 Professional Plumbing repair & replacement. Over 15 yrs. experience. Free Estimates.

Call Ron 636-527-0176

MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small.

(314) 288-9952

SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Minor Plumbing Repairs.

Drain/Sewer Opening.

Kitchen Faucets/Disposals Installed. Bathroom Vanities, Toilets Repaired/Replaced. Water Lines/Drain Lines Replaced. Dishwashers/Ice makers Installed.

Specializing in St.Louis County's Finer Homes. Free Estimates. Insured for your protection. 314-353-5555

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1 4 9 3 5 M a n c h e s t e r Rd .

(1 Block East Of Target) (636) 394-9023 www.meineke.net/shop279

1684 Clarkson Rd. Chesterfield • 636-530-9665

Open Mon – Fri 7:30am - 6pm Sat - 7:30am - 5pm (636) 394-9023

OIL CHANGE

(Reg. $18.95$29.95)

50% OFF

*Includes up to 5qts of standard motor oil & standard filter. Special oils & filters are available at additional cost. Additional disposal & shop supply fees may apply. *Rotation service for vehicles with TPM systems is available at additional cost. VALID AT BALLWIN MEINEKE LOCATION ONLY. See manager for details. Most cars & light trucks. Must present at time of estimate. Not valid with any other offers. EXPIRES 10/15/10

Additional parts and services may be needed at extra cost. See Manager for complete service details. VALID AT BALLWIN MEINEKE LOCATION ONLY. Most cars & light trucks. Discount applies to regular retail pricing. Not valid with any other offers or warranty work. Must present coupon at time of estimate. EXPIRES 10/15/10

INCLUDES: Oil & Standard Filter* FREE Tire Rotation*, FREE Brake Inspection, & 27 Point Courtesy Check

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TIRES

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Minimum purchase of $150 before tax required.

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containing UV protection and water repellent

We safely and professionally clean and protect your

deck n fence n playset n gazebo n n cedar or redwood siding n Mention this ad for 10% off all services n

Free Registration ($85-$125 value) New families only One Coupon Per Family Locally owned and operated by on-site owners since 1992 (6 weeks - 12 years)

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Let Us Help You With Your Exterior Wood Care Needs!

Sat & Sun Noon-3pm $5 Nacho & Chili Bar

• Experienced teachers who are all CPR trained • .2 miles south of the Dougherty Ferry and Big Bend intersection • Located in West St. Louis County • Educational, exciting Pre-School Program!

• Unique Grandfriends Program • Large outside playgrounds • Computers in Pre-School Rooms • Children prepared for all school district Kindergarten Programs • Family Oriented Environment

We restore the wood to like-new condition and apply an

before

* * *

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environmentally safe wood protectant after

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Live Music Friday Nights

1230 Dougherty Ferry Road | Valley Park MO 63088 | 636-225-4800

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314-453-WOOD

W E S T c l a ss i f i e d s Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri

Real Estate

Recycling

CALL BLAZE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE KELLER WILLIAMS STIMULUS PROGRAM!

WE BUY SCRAP METAL Earthbound Recycling

OPEN HOUSE, 9/19 FROM NOON - 2PM!

• INTEREST RATE BUY-DOWN

Buying 1 to 2,000lbs. of copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, lead and car batteries. FREE drop-off for steel, vinyl and cardboard.

25 Truitt Dr., Eureka, MO 63025 Open M-Sat 9-5.

• CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE

EarthboundRecycling.com

OPEN HOUSE, 9/19, 2:30-4:30!

STIMULUS PLAN

BY SELLERS:

Notice is hereby given: That the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Fru-Con Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to discuss a request from Lee and Associates for a special use permit to locate a lease sign in the “C” office district for the Fru-Con building known as 15933 Clayton Road and to make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen.

Frank W. Hodgdon, III Planning and Zoning Committee City of Clarkson Valley

16351 Bellingham Dr. Chesterfield • $350,000 FABULOUS totally updated Cluster home, Hdwd Floors, exquisite all newer renovated kit & baths, Msuite features expanded MBath w/Roma Steam shower:SELLER OFFERING BUY-DOWN RATE OR HELP ON C/ COSTS Cl BLAZE 314.409.6988

705 Stone Meadow Dr. Chesterfield • $439,000 ELEGANT 1.5STY VILLA w/finest AMENITIES. Crown molding most rms, Bay windows, shimmering hdwd flrs. Superior fin’d w/o L/L w/fireplace. SELLER OFFERING BUY-DOWN ON RATE & SOME HELP ON CLOSING COSTS. CL “BLAZE” 314.409.6988 for info

CALL FOR SPECIFICS 314.409.6988

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Roofing Services

Keller Williams Realty 636.229.8688

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Chimneys, Walls, Spot & Solid Waterproofing, Caulking Do Own Work • No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted

314-484-1548 Wanted To Buy

Clean title only. Serving the Chesterfield area for 7 years. Call Pete Suntrup

For Sale

314-583-2664

MILBOURN

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WANTED TO BUY Your old car or truck Running or not!

BLAZE • 314-409-6988 • www.pblaze.com

• Beautiful building lot approx 6 ac off Wild Horse Creek Rd. $219k • Charming older home, 1.5 ac, 3BR 2BA w/pool $325k

Tuckpointing

Tree & Misc Services

636-346-5433

Wedding Services 4607 Meramec Boulevard ~ Eureka This meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story home with the perfect cul-de-sac location exudes pride of ownership! For a free 24 hour recorded message regarding this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1206!

636-549-1129 www.TheKrauseTeam.com

258 Jacob Lane ~ Ballwin This gorgeous 4 plus bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 story home with approximately 3,300 sq ft of finished living space is loaded with updates! For a free 24 hour recorded message regarding this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1186!

(636) 257-7399 • 24 Hrs. COLE TREE SERVICE Tree and stump removal.

Trimming, deadwooding. Free estimates. Insured. 636-475-3661 www.cole-tree-service.biz

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18715 Babler Meadows Dr. Wildwood • $569,000 Gorgeous granite kitchen highlights this professionally decorated atrium ranch. 3 Acre Wooded Lot. 2 frpl, 3c gar Fin LL. Bay windows, Hdwd Flrs, New HAVAC, Spectacular Home!!

Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 www.MikeLeeker.com

4214 North Fork Rd. Wildwood • $469,900 Fabulous ranch on 4 private wooded acres!! Gorgeous Granite kit, custom stone tile flooring.

Remodeled mstr bath w/walk in closet. Finished walk out LL. Main Flr Laundry! Beautiful!!

Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 www.MikeLeeker.com

12905 Mason Manor Rd. Creve Coeur • $394,000 Lovely brick front home has lush gardens/beautiful sunroom/newer kitchen-baths-carpet-paint-custom office in finished lower level/rear garage entrance. Cust patio/plantings.

Call Barb Woodham 314-346-2272 www.barbwoodham.com

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604 Taylor Pointe Ct. Wildwood • $320,999 IMPECCABLE 3 Bed, 3 Full Bath!

Updated flooring, huge mstr ste, rec rm/media rm, full ba, PLUS sleeping in lower. Neighborhood Pool & Tennis, Private Backyard, Cul de Sac, Minutes to Wildwood Town Center!

Call Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555 stephaniethompsonrealtor.com

403 Gunnison Gorge Dr. Wildwood • $269,900 Terrific value! Spacious 3BDRM 2.5BA GR ranch priv wooded cul de sac .87 acre lot! Hdwd flrs!

Upgrades incl kit appl! Newer furnace, AC! Fab Fin LL! Much more!

Call Chris Ronberg 314-922-4358 ChrisRonberg.com

13429 Manorlac Chesterfield • $134,000 Seller wants it sold! Updated townhouse w/view of lake. Private oversized 1c gar, w/direct access inside the hm. Gas frpl in LR & updated baths. Community pool, clubhouse & tennis court!!

Call Robin Williams 314-401-0155 www.CallRobinWilliams.com

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Home Showcase Presented by Christi Miceli 16836 Eagle Bluff Ct. Chesterfield • $1,375,000

18127 Melrose Rd. Wildwood • $1,089,000

Spectacular 1.5 story, your entire wish list is here. 7500 sq.ft. Resort like pool, waterfall, outdoor fireplace. 6 Bdrms, 5.5 Baths.

Quality built custom atrium ranch on 3.1 acres, fabulous pool, outstanding upgrades, private setting. 5 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths

2052 Terrimill Terrace Chesterfield • $454,000

2350 Sterling Pointe Dr. Chesterfield • $697,000

505 Crown Pointe Estates Ct. Wildwood • $449,000

Wonderful lot, updated Great Room ranch, 3 Bdrms, plus office, 2.5 Baths, walk out.

Gracious 2 sty in Dunhill Farm, updated kitchen, hearth room, finished LL, great level lot. 4 Bdrms, 4.5 Baths

Premium cul-de-sac lot, atrium ranch, wooded view, split bedroom plan, custom paneled office, finished LL. 4 Bdrms, 3 Baths.

5884 Canterfield Ct. Weldon Spring • $369,900

1019 Keystone Trail Dr. Chesterfield • $479,900

206 Strecker Farms Ct. Wildwood • $349,900

Popular Westchester Farm, large traditional 2 sty, huge salt water pool, updated interior, finished LL. 4 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths

Premium lot in the Wilderness at Wildhorse, spacious 2 sty, updated kitchen, finished LL. 5 Bdrms, 4.5 Baths.

Elegant 2 sty, end of a quiet cul-desac, unique landscaping w/waterfall, light & bright throughout, finished LL. 3 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths.

2390 Capitol Landing Dr. Chesterfield • $429,000

16566 Victoria Crossing Dr. #I Wildwood • $119,000

Beautiful ranch on 1/2 acre treed lot, vaulted, beamed GR, all season room (heated & cooled), spacious kit, fin LL. 3 Bd, 3.5 Ba.

Unit backs to the lake, very quiet and private, vaulted, new carpeting and Pergo flooring. Move in ready. 2 Bdrms, 2 Baths.

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10044 Briarwood Dr Ladue $409,000

122 Summit Ave Webster Groves $639,900

14630 Hunters Point Chesterfield $324,900

2815 Barvilla Ballwin $279,900

1216 N 5th St St. Charles $209,000

8056 Davis Dr #1S Clayton $185,000

8615 Glenwood Crestwood $184,900

5515 Winona South Hampton $170,000

15593 Bedford Forge Dr #19 Chesterfield $149,900

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2227 DEVONSBROOK DRIVE CLARKSON VALLEY DeShetler 2 sty, 6BR, 4F/2H ba, granite, fin walk out LL, .78 acres, inground pool. $585,000

16499 HORSESHOE RIDGE ROAD CLARKSON VALLEY Peaceful cul-de-sac location with lake views, 1.5 story, 4BR/3.5ba, high pour in fin LL. $549,900

154 Carriage Square Creve Coeur $625,000

1310 Laven Del Ln Kirkwood $215,000

$2,000,000 - $400,000 • 17360 Cougar Trails Wildwood 24 Forest Club Chesterfield 748 Cedar Field Ct Town & Country 11984 Moorland Manor Ct West County 3 Valley Park Rd Valley Park $399,000 - $200,000 • 855 McCauley Way St. Charles 554 McBride Pointe Dr Ballwin 5 Hollyridge Ballwin 1541 Palisades Rd Wildwood 501 Audubon Village Spur Wildwood 2678 McKnight Crossing Ct Rock Hill 420 Lennox Drive Ballwin 813 Payson Dr Olivette

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1233 Takara Ct Town and Country $825,000

277 PENNINGTON LANE CLARKSON VALLEY Spacious 1.5 story situated on cul de sac w/ view of glorious golf course. Main flr master. $575,000

525 Conway Village Town and Country $749,000

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325 Baxter Rd Ballwin 63 Willow Brook Dr Creve Coeur 336 Providence Ballwin $199,999 - $50,000 • 3234 Cottonwood St.Charles 12425 Hickory Grove Lane Creve Coeur 1232 McKinley Rock Hill 1734 Schuetz Rd Creve Coeur 2932 Rexford Creek Ct Florissant 7611 Suffolk Shrewsbury 5 Monarch Trace Ct #103 Chesterfield 1152 Toreador Chesterfield 7026 Nashville Ave Dogtown 2239 Village Green Pkwy Chesterfield 591 Summer Winds Ln St Peters

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256 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE CREVE COEUR Wonderful spacious 2BR, 2.5ba ranch style condo, 2 car garage & full basmt.Close to hwys. $449,900

1631 WILSON FOREST VIEW CT CHESTERFIELD Great 2 sty home with 4BR, 2.5ba, 2 car garage. Lots of windows, unique flr plan. $439,900

3345 JOHNS CABIN ROAD WILDWOOD Gorgeous custom home on 4+ acres. Luxury master suite, granite countertops, open floor plan. $364,900

16718 KINGSTOWNE ESTATES DRIVE WILDWOOD Beautiful 4BR/4ba 2 sty, culde-sac. Finished LL. Spr sys, FP, main flr lndry, fncd level yard. $325,000

543 OAKTREE BALLWIN Charming 3BR/3bath ranch in Woodlyn Crossing. Updated, wood in kitchen, spacious fin LL. $224,900

1230 CEDAR CREEK CHESTERFIELD Well maintained 3BR,2ba ranch in Shenandoah. LL has fin rec/office rm. 2c garage. $205,000

1207 KIEFER WOODS CIR (BALLWIN) Spacious 2 sty, cul-de-sac. Greatroom w/palladian windows. $475,000 347 RIES RD (BALLWIN) Beautifully appointed 1.5 sty, 4BR sits on a spectacular level park-like lot. Lovely deck. $299,900 846 WOODSIDE TRAILS DR (BALLWIN) Ranch villa with 2BR,3 full baths and a 2 car garage. Open flr plan. $220,000 1410 COUNTRY LAKE MANOR (CHESTERFIELD) Stunning country es-tate on beautiful wooded lot. $1,189,000 1418 WINDGATE WAY LN (CHESTERFIELD) Custom 1.5 sty, gorgeous 1.6 acre lot, inground pool. $1,175,000 15712 CEDARMILL (CHESTERFIELD) House beautiful inside and out.Totally updated ranch, 3BR, 3.5ba. $475,000 16523 BAXTER FOREST RIDGE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Pristine 2 sty in prime location, great rm w/FP, wet bar. $434,900 899 HOG HOLLOW RD (CHESTERFIELD) 6 acre lot with ranch home, out buildings & grain bins. 4BR/3ba.$425,000 14130 CONWAY RD (CHESTERFIELD) Updated kitchen and baths, granite counters, wood flooring both levels. $412,000 14024 WOODS MILL COVER DR (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed villa, neutral decor, fabulous kit. $399,900 239 LANSBROOKE (CHESTERFIELD) Lovely 4BR/3.5ba move-in ready brick 2story. Loaded w/updates. $383,000 579 SUNBRIDGE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Updated 2 story with spectacular kitchen!

Gleaming wood floors! $374,900 1922 SUMTER RIDGE CT (CHESTERFIELD) Spacious 2sty in popular Baxter Ridge subdiv. Wood flrs. $369,000 16255 WINDFALL RIDGE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Move-in ready. 4BR, 2ba ranch. Wood flrs, newer paint. $359,900 1584 DEXTER WOODS DR (CHESTERFIELD) Come see this updated 2-story in a great Parkway West location! $299,900

2271 BAXTER RD (CHESTERFIELD) 4BR 2 sty on lovely lot. Family rm w/wet bar & FP. Stainless appls. $239,900 861 FOREST TRACE (CHESTERFIELD) Spectacular townhome in heart of Chesterfield. Total renovation. $187,500 207 AMBRIDGE (CHESTERFIELD) Fabulous open floorplan, neutral, secure bldg, backs to woods. 3BR. $169,500 1231 CREVE COEUR CROSSING #B (CHESTERFIELD) Nicely updated 2BR, 2ba condo. Lower level W/O. $118,000 110 FOREST CLUB DR (CLARKSON VALLEY) Beautiful 1.5sty. Views of accessable 9th hole of Valley Course. $669,900 2254 RIDGLEY WOODS (CLARKSON VALLEY) 3BR plus bonus rm. 2F/2H BA. Fin LL, lrg sunrm.Trees & nature! $545,000 2208 KEHRSGROVE CT (CLARKSON VALLEY) Elegant Clarkson Valley 1.5sty on magnificent 1ac lot. 4B/3.5b. $449,900 1575 TERRA VISTA (CREVE COEUR) New constn! 2BR, 2ba attached villa.

Great rm w/FP,vaulted ceilings. $320,000 12858 NIMES DR (CREVE COEUR) Pretty 4BR/2.5ba 2sty home on quiet culde-sac. Very private backyard. $269,900 11920 OLD BALLAS RD, #203 (CREVE COEUR) Spacious 2BR, 2ba, secured building, wood flrs in living. $174,500 417 MORNING OAKS (ELLISVILLE) Spacious 2sty,sits pristinely on .83 acre lot. Beautiful inside & out. $379,000 1329 PARKVIEW EST DR (ELLISVILLE) 7 yr new townhouse w/attached garrage.

Kitchen w/wd flrs, maple cabs. $148,800 309 CLARKSON CROSSING #B (ELLISVILLE) Light and bright 2BR/2 ba first flr unit. Granite counters. $119,900 639 WOOD FERN DR (MANCHESTER) Dramatic 1.5 story 4+BR, 4.5ba updated home on fabulouse wooded lot. $598,000 774 WHISPERING MEADOWS (MANCHESTER) 2 sty 4BR/3.5ba. Formal LR & DR. Large FR. Updated kit. $449,000

1832 TAWNY ASH DR(ST LOUIS CO UNINC) Spacious Westport Crossing townhse. Fresh paint & carpet. $149,900 633 PINE RISE DR (TOWN & COUNTRY) Beautifull appointed 3BR ranch w/updated kitch, study on main leve. $475,000 12431 SPARROWWOOD (UNINC) 3BR, 2ba ranch. Main floor fam rm open to kitchen. Level, treed yard. $165,000 395 LARIMORE VALLEY DR (WILDWOOD) Custom 1.5 sty, 2.4 acre lot, ingrnd pool, gazebo, porch. $1,799,900 1506 QUAIL HOLLOW CT (WILDWOOD) NEW price. Country French 1.5 sty Miceli built on acre 5 yrs. $698,800 17712 GREYSTONE TERRACE DR (WILDWOOD) Beautifully appointed 1.5 sty, updated kitchen, granite. $619,900 18321 ALLENTON TRAIL TERRACE (WILDWOOD) Gracious country living is yours at this lovely property. $599,000 1000 KEYSTONE TRAIL DR (WILDWOOD) Former Jones Co display loaded w/amenities. 4BR, 3F/2H bath. $535,000 18607 BABLER MEADOWS DR (WILDWOOD) Cust 1.5 sty, 3.5 gorgeous ac, inground pool, main flr master. $449,900 1423 WESTHAMPTON VIEW LN (WILDWOOD) Wonderful 4 BR/3.5ba home with newer vinyl siding. $425,000 3540 BOUQUET (WILDWOOD) Charming 3 story Colonial. Large wrap around porch with beautiful views. $369,900 1766 CHIMNEY TOP FARM (WILDWOOD) Beautiful views, 1.5 story nestled on 3.48 acre. Many updates. $349,900 16834 WESTGLEN FARMS DR (WILDWOOD) Neutral decor in this 2 sty, 4BR, 2.5 ba home. Vaulted ceilings. $349,000 2020 WOODMOOR RIDGE (WILDWOOD) Sunny & bright 2 sty home w/4BR, 2.5ba.

Updated kitchen, granite. $344,500 17230 LAFAYETTE TRAILS DR (WILDWOOD) Impeccably maintained 1.5 story.

4BR.2.5ba, fin LL, scrnd porch. $317,500

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