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Success or failure? Those people who say that President Obama has no clear vision and no clear strategy for dealing with the ISIS terrorists in the Middle East may be mistaken. It seems to me that he has a very clear and very consistent strategy – and a vision behind that strategy. First the strategy – which is to get each crisis off the front pages and off television news programs as quickly as he can, in whatever way he can, at the lowest political cost. Calling ISIS a “junior varsity” months ago accomplished that goal. Saying before the 2012 elections that “bin Laden is dead” and that terrorism was defeated accomplished the goal of getting re-elected. Ineffective sanctions against Iran and Russia likewise serve a clear purpose: They serve to give the illusion that Obama is doing something that will stop Iran from getting nuclear bombs and stop Russia from invading Ukraine. This forestalls the massive and enraged outcries there would be if the public were fully aware that he was doing nothing serious enough to prevent either of these things from happening. Generations of Americans yet unborn may curse us all for leaving them hostage to a nuclear terrorist Iran. But generations yet unborn do not vote, so they carry no weight with Obama. No one has a perfect batting average in any field, so Obama has been caught in some dicey situations, such as the sudden eruption of ISIS on the world stage, with their videotaped beheadings that make it hard to get them off the front pages and off the TV newscasts. Caught off guard, the president has played for time – time for Iraq to get its internal politics fixed, time for our allies to come together, time for the military to create a strategy. Ideally, from his standpoint, time for the whole ISIS crisis to blow over. There is always someone else to blame for whatever goes wrong in the Obama administration. Supposedly the intelligence services had not kept him informed about how imminent the ISIS threat was. But others who received top-secret briefings by the intelligence services say otherwise. Some people are wondering how someone of obvious intelligence, like Obama, could be so mistaken about so many things,

especially on deadly foreign policy issues. But there is no way of knowing whether anyone is succeeding or failing without first knowing what they are trying to do. If you assume that Obama is trying to protect the safety and interests of the United States and its allies, then clearly he has been a monumental failure. It is hard to think of any part of the world where things have gotten better for us since the Obama administration began. Certainly not in Iraq. Or Iran. Or Libya. Or China. Things went from bad to worse after Obama intervened in Egypt and helped put the murderous Muslim Brotherhood in power. Fortunately for Egypt – and for the whole Middle East – the Egyptian military took the Muslim Brotherhood out of power, in defiance of Obama. If you start from the assumption that Obama wanted to advance America’s interests, this is truly an unbelievable record of failure. But what is there in Obama’s background that would justify the assumption that America’s best interests are his goal? He has, from childhood on, been mentored by, or allied with, people hostile to the United States and to American values. His mentors and allies have all been very much like the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, even if they were not as flamboyant. Obama has succeeded in reducing America’s military strength while our adversaries are increasing theirs, and reducing our credibility and influence with our allies. That is completely consistent with his vision of how the world ought to be, with the West taken down a peg and humbled. We are currently at a point where we can either kill as many of the ISIS terrorists as possible over there – where they are bunched together and visible against a desert background – or else leave the job half done and have them come over here, where they will be hard to find, and can start beheading Americans in America. Everything in Obama’s history suggests that he is going to leave the job half done, so long as that gets the issue off the front pages and off the TV newscasts.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Our Founding Fathers foresaw this event To the Editor: With all of the local, national and international unrest, and visualizing what is happening, I started thinking about when our Nation was forming and what was going on. I “googled” the Declaration of Independence, and a small part of the second paragraph, recognizable to most, is worth printing here: “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such a form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” Some people say that what the Founding Fathers wrote over 200 years ago is out of date. It has been a long time since most of us studied this in school and we need to look at this again. These men were brilliant! Is it possible that the unrest in Ferguson isn’t the accumulated result of similar events building up, and the death of someone provided the spark for this revolt? What spark was it that caused a bunch of people to dress up like Indians and raid the Starbucks of that time, throwing a bunch of tea into the ocean? What we are witnessing in Ferguson, in some ways, are current day Patriots fed up to the boiling point of how their government is addressing their situation. Aren’t many of us fed up with what we see in our elected officials, but are too busy to voice our opinion, or even vote to change things? All over the world other people would walk for a day or more across rough terrain just for the opportunity to voice their opinion with their vote. Yet in the United States, in major elections, a big turnout yields barely 40 percent of registered voters. If our elected officials tell us one thing to get elected, but do something else when the get into office, are we prepared to “dump the tea over the side of the boat”? We the People have the power to change things with our vote. In our upcoming elections let us bring in a whole new group of people with new ideas. But to do so you must vote – young, old, rich, poor, all nationalities – you must vote. We the People must tell our elected offi-

cials that they work for us, and if they are not helping us, they are fired! Noel LaVanchy Wildwood

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To the Editor: I am writing in response to the Letter to the Editor published in the September 3rd issue of West Newsmagazine from Monarch Fire Board member Jane Cunningham. While I am also in favor of fiscal responsibility with taxpayer dollars, as I am a taxpaying citizen residing within the Monarch Fire District area, I have observed what I feel was an immediate adversarial climate set up by this board against the firefighters of Monarch District and their representative union. I do not believe that much is ever accomplished in an adversarial climate and is likely actually counterproductive to having meaningful compromises become possible. Ms. Cunningham seems to be the most vocal member of the board relative to her apparent agenda, and while I respect that the board has a difficult job to do in making sure that taxpayer dollars are spent in a fiscally responsible way, I am offended by the disrespectful tone towards our firefighters that seems to come across in her editorial letters. I, for one, am very grateful to our firefighters and first responders for their choice to take on great personal risk in performing the service that they are more than willing to perform for us. I have great admiration for the work that they do and greatly respect the paramedic’s licensure training and the continuous department training that they undergo. They are ready at a moment’s notice to respond to a fire or ambulance call to help someone in need in their community. I would hope that Ms. Cunningham might consider a more respectful tone in the future when addressing, writing, or speaking about our community firefighters. I am grateful to them for the work that they do and the great personal risk they willingly assume each time they report for a work shift. Cheryl Kurtz Chesterfield

Mr. Sowell does not understand is that generalizations do not account for the unique dynamics of each situation that require a more calculated and proportional response. I am first to admit that I am not opposed to police forces of major metropolitan areas, such as St. Louis County, having bombresistent, armored vehicles, automatic weapons, etc. in their inventory. If we look at the recent Boston terror bombings, no one complained about the use of those assets in the pursuit and capture of the perpetrators of that horrific crime. Unfortunately, we in the St. Louis area have to be just as prepared to face that kind of threat. The issue in Ferguson was not equivalent to Boston. The demonstrators were not terrorists out to kill hundreds of people; they were American citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and protest. Granted, there were some who chose to destroy and loot property, which is inexcusable behavior that should have been dealt with using conventional law enforcement techniques. However, the transition from orderly marches to more aggressive posturing by the protestor’s was, in large measure, the result of a frustrated public at the lack of proportionality in response of our local law enforcement organizations. There is a right way and a wrong way to respond to varying levels of public protest. It is the responsibility of our legislators and our law enforcement personnel to understand those differences and to train to perform their sworn duty using more appropriate responses. We have an opportunity to learn some very important lessons from these events. I hope we have the wisdom to apply them. Paul Summers Chesterfield

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To the Editor: • Flipping Ferguson (West Newsmagazine, Aug. 27) – How anyone could accuse Officer Wilson of executing that young man without all the evidence presented is unfathomable. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? What happened to standing beside those who are trained to protect citizens, and Ferguson: An opportunity themselves, and who put their live on the line doing so? Apparently is is easy to do if you to learn from our mistakes buy into what the media spoons feeds you, or To the Editor: if you are a race-baiter (like Rev. Sharpton or In his September 3rd opinion piece on Attorney General Holder), or if you are the the civil unrest in Ferguson, Mr. Sowell governor (and former MO Attorney General) attempts to create a generalization that who should know better, but desires to be the “heavily armed or aggressive police forces” next vice president of the United States and are not what seed rioters, but rather suppress plays the party line. Then you call for justice their tendency to riot. Unfortunately, what for the young man before the Grand Jury ren-

ders its finding. If Officer Wilson is guilty, he will be punished. To convict or punish him in the absence of proof is evil. • Avoiding Taxes (West Newsmagazine, Aug. 27) – To answer Lillians’s “better” question, it’s because the tax laws allow corporations to reduce their tax liability. While I am for reduced corporate taxation, I am also for reduce corporate welfare, as I am for reduce personal welfare – there is too much complexity, waste, abuse and fraud. I heard a stat recently where we have more people on the dole than Russia has people. That is unsustainable. Until Paul is prevented from robbing Peter, people will vote for Paul. Unfortunately, Paul’s policies are also making the economy anemic. What I am truly sick and tired of is hearing about fair share. Please Lillian, define what fair share is. When almost 50 percent of people don’t pay taxes but do receive benefits, and the tax burden falls on the balance of tax payers, just what the heck does fair share mean? I know, I’m one of those conservative mean people with no compassion, but before you go there, let’s compare our tax returns and see who contributes more to charity. The IRS has audited it, so it has to be believable. • Border Madness (West Newsmagazine, Aug. 18) – Paul Summers’ closing argument in support of allowing these children to cross our borders is “What would you want for your child if you lived in such an environment?” This is a standby liberal declaration that attempts to take the moral high ground and eliminate debate. Sorry Paul. Mr. Summers calls Dr. Sowell’s question as to whether these children are carrying any contagious diseases and his statement regarding studies showing children raised outside of normal families cost our society in the future “horrendous over-exaggerations and scare tactics.” Pray tell, Paul, what facts do you have to refute them, other than some diversion to a statement attributed to Michelle Bachman? Thomas Jefferson said that “a country without borders is not a country.” We are a country, based on rule of law, and we have immigration laws which must be complied with. If Mr. Summers is so concerned about these children and their welfare, why did his letter not close with volunteering to fund their stay in this country and put them up in his house or neighborhood, pay for their schooling, food, lodging, medical, etc? Or perhaps a pledge to send money to their country to provide aid to help them? I say step up and do it yourself, before you ask anyone else to do so. It’s always easier with other people’s money. Jon Schulte Manchester

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back in those days. But it had been passed ten years earlier, and inflation had raised both prices and wages to the point where it was the same as if there were no minimum wage law. Thank heaven! The unemployment rate among black teenagers back then was a fraction of what it would become in later years, after “compassionate” politicians repeatedly raised the minimum wage rate to keep up with inflation. In 1948, the year I left home, the unemployment rate among black 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds was 9.4 percent, slightly lower than that for white kids the same ages, which was 10.2 percent. Over the decades since then, we have gotten used to unemployment rates among black teenagers being over 30 percent, 40 percent or in some years even 50 percent. Such is the price of political “compassion.” Whatever the good intentions behind minimum wage laws, what matters are the actual consequences. Many people have ideological, financial or political incentives to obfuscate the consequences. Labor unions are the biggest force behind attempts to raise the minimum wage, not only in the United States but in other countries around the world. That may seem strange, since most union members already earn more than the minimum wage. But the unions know what they are doing, even if too many gullible observers do not. Low-skill workers with correspondingly low wages compete in the labor market with higher skilled union members with correspondingly higher wages. Many kinds of work can be done by various mixtures of low-skilled workers and high-skilled workers. Minimum wage rates that are higher than what most low-skilled and inexperienced workers are worth simply price those workers out of the job markets, leaving more work for union members. All the unions have to do is camouflage what is happening by using rhetoric about “a living wage,” or “social justice” or whatever else will impress the gullible. Life was tough when all I could get were low-paying jobs. But it would have been a lot tougher if I couldn’t get any job at all. And a tough life made me go get some skills and knowledge.

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Several West County schools participated in observance ceremonies for 9/11, in respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic attack on America 13 years ago. Though some of the students don’t remember the events, and many were not born at the time of the attacks in September of 2001, these students still participated in a moment of silence. Their actions honored the sacrifice American soldiers have made in the years since, as well as the loss suffered by the victims of the attacks and their loved ones. Pictured above are Lafayette High ROTC members presenting the colors.

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City urged to equip police with video The recent civil unrest in Ferguson has many first responder agencies examining the needs of their personnel, and one Ballwin resident believes equipping police officers with on-body video cameras would be beneficial to everyone. During the public comment period at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Sept. 8, Ray Kerlagon urged the city to consider obtaining cameras for the city’s police force. The so-called “body cams” are small devices mounted on the front of an officer’s uniform to capture video footage of interactions with the public. He added that use of the cameras has drawn support from many quarters, including the American Civil Liberties Union. Asked after the meeting about Kerlagon’s suggestion, Ballwin Police Chief Steve Schicker said he is planning to discuss the issue with aldermen at a budget work session later this month.

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Thanks to the new layer of rubberized flooring material that has been added to the almost 1/8-mile indoor track at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, runners, joggers and walkers may notice there is a little extra bounce in their steps during workouts. The new covering was placed on top of similar material originally installed when The Pointe opened its doors for the first time 18 years ago. And while the old material still was doing its job, it was showing signs of the hard use it has received during that time. According to Linda Bruer, Ballwin’s parks and recreation director, the facility now records about 300,000 visits annually. And while all of them don’t use the track, the percentage that does still adds up to a lot of pounding over the years. With all of the new covering installed, the final steps completed in recent days included placing white stripes on the inside and outside edges of the 10-foot, 8-inchwide track and adding a stripe down the middle. With 8.5 laps needed per mile, the track is some 207 yards in length. Cost of the flooring and its installation was $84,298.

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accessible for those with disabilities. Concession area “B” in the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex will undergo a major renovation in a contract awarded to C. Rallo Contracting. With a cost not to exceed $488,700, the project includes a new addition to accommodate more refrigeration equipment and storage. Work will begin at the end of this fall’s soccer season, with a deadline for completion on or before the start of spring activities at the complex. Also scheduled this fall are the addition of a fishing dock and pavilion at River’s Edge Park in Chesterfield Valley. Schneider Construction will do the work at a cost not to exceed $105,000. Chesterfield will pay $9,500 of the cost with the remainder funded by a grant from the Municipal Park Grant Commission of St. Louis County.

Savings from bond refinancing exceed early estimate The city of Chesterfield will save even more than officials expected in the refinancing of indebtedness to renovate and improve Central Park and the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. When pricing of the refinancing was completed earlier this month, the interest rates to be charged came in lower than anticipated and will mean a savings of some $720,000 in debt service payments from now until the final maturity date in 2031. The savings are about double the amount originally estimated. Members of the Chesterfield City Council heard the welcome news at their Sept. 3 meeting. The average remaining rate on the original indebtedness – called certificates of participation – was 5.05 percent while the rates on the refinancing were between 2 and 3 percent, depending on the maturity dates involved. According to Councilmember Derek Grier (District 2), who heads the finance and administration committee, the low rates are due to Chesterfield’s AAA credit rating and the city’s history of sound administration.

CREVE COEUR City joins Jewish food pantry in support of Ferguson The city of Creve Coeur has organized a food drive to benefit food pantries serving Ferguson and the surrounding community cue to recent turmoil there is expected to have an effect that will be felt for months to come. The food drive is being coordinated with the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. Collection points include the Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m, Monday through Friday; the Dielmann Recreation Complex, 11400 Olde Cabin Road, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., seven days a week; and the Creve Coeur Farmers Market, 181 Coeur de Ville Drive, 8 a.m.- noon, Saturdays. Donations of non-perishable food items, baby care needs and household detergents will be accepted into October.

MANCHESTER CID approved for Lafayette Center Aldermen gave unanimous final approval to a measure that would provide for the possible creation of a Community Improvement District (CID) to finance improvements to the Lafayette Center, which is anchored by a Dierbergs grocery store near the intersection of Manchester and Baxter roads. City Attorney Patrick Gunn previously told the aldermen that the CID would be financed by a special sales tax. Gunn did not detail the type, cost or range of improvements the owner would want. Under a stateauthorized CID funding mechanism, the cost of property improvements would be retired by a temporary or permanent sales tax paid by shoppers within the boundaries of the property, officials said. Gunn said he did not know the tax rate that might be sought by the property owner, Caplaco Six Inc. The current sales tax rate assessed within the city is 8.363 percent, Tuberty said. The preliminary funding agreement passed by the aldermen provides for a study to determine if the property can be declared blighted under the Missouri Community

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Improvement District Act. In response to a question from Ottenad, Gunn said the agreement does not entail the expenditure of any city funds “at this stage.”

Tax rate expected to remain unchanged Property taxes levied by the city of Manchester would remain unchanged under legislation being considered by the Board of Aldermen. During a public hearing held Sept. 2, Finance Director Dave Tuberty said that the assessed valuation of property within the city had increased from $338.2 million to $339.2 million for 2014, allowing the city to retain last year’s tax rates for operating expenses and debt service. For owners of residential and commercial property, the combined tax rate would total 23.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, Tuberty said. The personal property tax rate also would remain unchanged at 24.3 cents. The taxes on residential, commercial, agricultural and personal property would generate $809,523 for operations and debt service, he added. The city’s budget for this year totals about $17.9 million. The city’s property tax levy, which has an authorized ceiling of 61 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, has remained unchanged since 2010, Tuberty said.

City gives first round approval to Jimmy John’s The city’s Board of Aldermen gave first round approval to a special use permit for a Jimmy John’s sandwich restaurant to open at 28 Stonegate Center near Big Bend Road and old Hwy. 141, but not before attaching several conditions to the permit. Those conditions include the screening of dumpsters and the installation of landscaping and directional and warning signs for drivers and pedestrians who would be impacted by the facility’s drive-through traffic lane. Restaurant hours are still to be determined, but Kevin Morrell, president of restaurant franchise owner KDM Enterprises LLC, said the hours that the restaurant would be open would extend no longer than from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Alderman Marilyn Ottenad (Ward 2) asked that operating hours be made part of the permit. Morrell, who said his company also operates a Jimmy John’s franchise in Eureka, said his Manchester restaurant would probably close at 9 or 9:30 p.m.

WEST COUNTY Monarch names new battalion chief Dave Schmitt, a 39-year veteran fire-

fighter, has been named battalion chief at the Monarch Fire Protection District. Schmitt was sworn in to his new position at the Aug. 28 meeting of the district’s board of directors. He joined the Chesterfield Fire Protection District (now Monarch) in 1975 after serving as a volunteer with the Washington, Missouri, FPD. He rose through the ranks and had served as a captain at Monarch since 1997. Schmitt holds an associate degree in fire technology and is a licensed emergency medical technician. He has received a Life Safety Award as a volunteer in Washington and a Meritorious Valor Award at Monarch. As battalion chief, Schmitt will command the ‘B” shift at Monarch, replacing Dave Houston, who retired earlier this year.

CCE, St. Louis County to consider consolidation In what could be the first step of a major change in how fire and emergency medical services in most of St. Louis County are dispatched when people dial 911, the Central County Emergency 911 board of directors has agreed to negotiate with county officials on a possible consolidation of that function. Action approving the move came after a lengthy special meeting of the CCE board attended by leaders of the Emergency Communications Commission and the county’s bureau of communications. The vote by the six-member board was unanimous. No one is predicting the negotiations’ outcome but possibilities discussed at the Sept. 11 meeting included a lease arrangement while CCE facilities on Weis Avenue in Ellisville are modified to serve as a backup facility for the county’s new emergency communications center in Ohlendorf West Park on Hanna Road south of Big Bend Road in West St. Louis County. An outright sale of the Ellisville location to the county also is on the table. That step likely would not occur until work on backup capabilities is complete and the new county center is prepared to handle all types of emergency calls. County officials have said the new center should be able to handle all 911 calls no later than Jan. 1, 2016. Greg Brown, chief of the Eureka Fire Protection District and a member of the Emergency Communications Commission board, said he hopes an agreement in principal can be reached within the next couple of months to set the stage for further talks on specific details. Brown added the commission is prepared to look elsewhere for backup facilities and cannot risk getting involved in lengthy negotiations that don’t appear headed toward a satisfactory agreement.

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EPA updates Wildwood Council, citizens on dioxin removal By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Some Wildwood residents remain concerned about plans for homes to be built on the Strecker Forest development site. They want to protect future residents there from an area that has been contaminated with dioxin and other hazardous materials, despite a recent removal action. While some are asking for more cleanup of dioxin and other contaminants on land that is proposed to become common ground for the Strecker Forest subdivision, representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency – which just completed a removal action on the so-called Ellisville site at 173 Strecker Road – insist that the additional cost of $4 to $5 million, and perhaps more, for additional site cleanup would lead to only a minuscule amount of additional contaminants being removed. The project, which began in March, involved the excavation, transport and disposal of dioxin and other contaminated soil from the northeast corner of the property adjacent to the Bliss property’s former Mid America horse arena. EPA officials made a presentation to the Wildwood City Council at a work session on Sept. 8, describing how the project at the Ellisville site progressed, its testing results and regulation of any future use of the property. The EPA had approved spending about $1.7 million for its latest removal action on the 1-acre site, which includes portions of the northeast corner of the Strecker Forest site and a portion of the so-called BlissEllisville Superfund site. EPA officials have said that the southern part of the 18-acre Strecker Forest property is free of contaminants exceeding federal levels of concern, except for about a half acre in the northeast corner – earmarked as common ground – where elevated dioxin levels appear to remain. The site as a whole meets federal

recreational property guidelines; however, some residents have asked for a cleanup of the half-acre common ground site up to the level of standards for residential property rather than less-strict recreational property guidelines, contending that it is likely children living in the new homes would play there. If no further cleanup takes place, they’re asking that area to be fenced off. David Williams, with the EPA’s Region 7, told Wildwood officials that approximately 95 percent of the Strecker Forest property, after the latest removal action, has less than 50 parts per trillion soil concentration contamination, the residential screening level for dioxin. However, a portion of what will be the common ground area averages about 200 parts per trillion, acceptable under the EPA’s recreational cleanup goal. Williams said about 1,500 tons of material was removed in total, much of it from near the old Mid America arena just to the west of Strecker Forest. Clean fill dirt was then brought in. “As we were excavating towards the creek that is located north of the site, we were pretty confident that we were encroaching on previous EPA excavation from the 1990s, so we stopped the excavation at the creek,” he said. “Our funding never contemplated dealing with the creek. But we achieved what we set out to do, which was removal of contaminants to protective levels.” Williams said the EPA looked at a number of factors for this action, including cost. “We’re now into this effort at a cost of about $1.4 million,” he said. “ If we used the residential screening level as a basis for additional excavation in this and adjacent areas, we estimate an additional cost of $4 million to $5 million, and perhaps higher. This would come at the expense of other priority cleanup sites and response work in the Midwest. Our analysis suggests that our No. 1 priority goal – protection of human health

– has not only been met, but has significantly exceeded the reasonable maximum exposure protectiveness standard.” Williams added that Route 66 State Park – the former contaminated Times Beach site – used a health-based protective standard for dioxin of 640 parts per trillion. “Hundreds visit that park weekly, and homes in Strecker Forest would be a considerable distance away from the (highercontaminated) area,” Councilmember Randy Ladd (Ward 2) said. Williams, who has young children, said, in response to a question from Councilmembers Marc Cox (Ward 4) and Jim Bowlin (Ward 6) that he would feel comfortable building a house and living in the future Strecker Forest area. “The Strecker Forest tract with the higher level of contaminants isn’t where homes will go,” Williams said. “And there will be environmental covenants placed on the northeast common ground tract saying that homes shouldn’t go there in the future.” Councilmember Sue Cullinane (Ward 3) said she feared contaminated soil could be below where the latest excavation went to, and Williams admitted “it’s likely soils up to 10 parts per billion of contaminants are there greater than a foot deep.” She advised fencing off the common ground area by the creek. Williams said that, even on the common ground, a child could be on the grass-covered site – preventing direct exposure to soil – up to 96 days a year and not experience health problems. “But kids will get in the dirt and dig,” Councilmember Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) said. Cullinane insisted to Williams that “no one sitting on this dais tonight wants it on their soul that, if we approve homes on this land, a mom See EPA UPDATES, page 32

Development approved on Meadows of Wildwood final phase By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com After most residents and the developer told the city they favored the move that will allow the subdivision to be completed, Wildwood’s City Council gave unanimous final approval Sept. 8 to legislation including revised indentures for the Meadows of Wildwood subdivision, located at the end of Generations Drive south of New College Avenue. The legislation allows for creation by current developers E-404 Construction LLC and Great Southern Bank of the final 10 home lots and a common

ground area that will become the third “The best thing that will happen now is phase of the 19.3-acre development. that we can move forward to finalize the Currently, the development consists of 53 last 10 homes to be built in the subdividetached villa homes. sion. This is a win-win-win for the city, Resident John Byrd thanked the council residents, the developer and the bank.” “for helping us get to this point.” Rooney said sales of all homes should be Byrd was referring to the resolution of done by December. “This took a team effort by everyconcerns pertaining to the subdivision’s indentures that had been brought forth at one, and homes are selling quickly in the subdivision,” he said. “We couldn’t an earlier council meeting. “We’ve worked with the city for about six have done more to appease all parties.” to seven months on this issue as well as with Meadows of Wildwood is a maintenanceresidents almost daily, and we’re excited to be free community geared toward active adults. able to finish what’s been started,” said John It is located near Wildwood Town Center and Rooney, a managing member with E-404. St. Louis Community College-Wildwood.

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Suggestion to add ‘In God We Trust’ to Ballwin city buildings stirs controversy By JIM ERCISKON ericksonjim@att.net Any thought the recent proposal to place “In God We Trust” signage on city government facilities would be free of controversy evaporated at the Ballwin Board of Aldermen’s Sept. 8 meeting. Describing herself as an atheist, Monica Moungo strongly objected during the citizen comment period to the recent urging by the Knights of Columbus and Holy Infant Catholic Church to put up the signs and to contribute $750 to pay for them. Upping the financial ante, Moungo offered a $1,000 check to finance signage with the message “e pluribus unum,” a Latin phrase also identified with the United States and meaning “from many, one.” Moungo said signs recommended by the church are “exclusionary” and contradicted Ballwin’s current motto of “bringing people together.” William Matti, who lives just outside Ballwin in unincorporated St. Louis County, strongly agreed with Moungo’s comments. Although he didn’t speak at the meeting, Matti gave West Newsmagazine a copy of what he planned to say had not Moungo preceded him with her statement. His comments also endorsed Ballwin’s current motto, adding that the church proposal amounted to perpetual advertising at a cost much less than would be charged by television stations and other media. However, Lynn Goetz took an opposing view, telling the aldermen that the nation had forgotten its Christian roots and “has gone downhill ever since.” The “In God We Trust” signage proposal was made at the board’s August meeting. Although no final action was taken then, the board did approve a motion for the city to consider various issues – including costs – involved in placing the signs at city facilities. City Attorney Robert Jones advised aldermen before the vote that he knew of no cases in which use of the recommended language has been successfully challenged in court.

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“There are already two road connections to the north,” Vujnich added. He also said that the Missouri Department of Transportation will allow only a right-in/right-out entry to the subdivision. The average lot size of homes will be 4,500 square feet. To the east of the site are 56 homes in the Old Grover Estates subdivision. To the south is the Towns at Windrush subdivision, with 23 homes. Both are zoned for 7,500-square-foot home lots, though some are as small as 6,000 square feet. Larry Butts, a representative of Pulte, told the council that the new homes would be in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range. He said there would be a landscaped buffer on the east side of the site. Among exceptions being requested by Pulte is that the city allow use of vinyl siding, as well as other materials, on homes. “This seems like an awful lot of homes to be put in a small space,” Councilmember Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) said. She asked if the developer would consider building fewer homes there. But Vujnich said the plan is consistent with the development in neighboring subdivisions. And Butts said city-requested changes to home designs “changed our price point so that lot yield became a factor.”

Former Logan University President passes away By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Dr. George Goodman, Logan University’s sixth president, passed away on Sept. 9. Goodman enjoyed a 45-year career at the chiropractic college, in which he taught and helped to develop its postgraduate department. He also served as vice president of chiropractic affairs for 10 years before stepping up to the position of president in 1993. For over 20 years, Goodman was instrumental in making Logan University what it Dr. George Goodman is today, according to a statement on the college’s website. In the first two years of his presidency, Logan reached debt-free status. Enrollment in Goodman’s third year exceeded 1,000 students, a first in the school’s history. Goodman also oversaw the construction and renovation of several major facilities on the campus. “The loss of Dr. Goodman and his dedication to the chiropractic profession and Logan is a huge loss. We pass along our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Goodman’s family,” Logan’s current president, Dr. Clay McDonald said. McDonald became president of Logan in 2013 when Goodman left the position. In addition to his work at the college, Goodman and his wife, Elizabeth, participated on many community boards, such as the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, STAGES St. Louis and the Salvation Army. Jennifer Reed, Logan’s director of marketing and public relations said that the college will be looking at ways to honor the memory of Goodman moving forward.

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Creve Coeur Council reaches consensus on trash service By JIM MERKEL It appears the Creve Coeur City Council finally has reached a consensus on the question of whether to charge for backyard “valet” trash pickup. Last year, Mayor Barry Glantz broke a 4-4 tie on the question by voting against charging $15 a month for the service. After that, the council approved a one-year extension of its contract with Allied (Republic) Waste from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, including free valet service. That contract has the option of two more one-year extensions with free valet service. But in a meeting on Sept. 8, councilmembers said they would be open to the charge for valet service, if it was phased in over more than one year. There would be a smaller charge the first year, and eventually people would pay the full amount. Curbside trash pickup would stay free for city residents. Disabled residents would not pay a valet fee. The council did not set a specific amount for the reduced charges and the number of years the city would continue to provide a subsidy for valet service. However, Glantz said the council probably will discuss the issue at its Sept. 22 meeting and could take a vote in October or early November. “We’re going to need a compromise

or we’re going to get a 4-4 vote again,” Glantz said during the discussion at the Sept. 8 meeting. At that meeting, councilmembers considered figures that said the city could save about $600,000 a year if it charged for valet service. The statistics provided by Allied (Republic) Services said the yearly charge with valet service would be $1,353,124. The first-year charge of a five-year contract in which individuals would have to pay $15 a month for valet service would be $752,342. The city would have to notify Allied by Jan. 1 if it wants to take that option. Meanwhile, councilmembers at the Sept. 8 meeting received the results of a 2014 city of Creve Coeur Community Survey that showed 67 percent who responded preferred keeping the curbside services free and requiring residents to pay $15 a month for the extra valet services. Acording to the survey, a total of 26.6 percent favored the current system, and 6.4 percent favored having residents who have valet service pay part of the $15 per month fee, with the city paying the remainder. Councilmember Robert Hoffman (Ward 3) said that 100 percent of the people he has heard from said they believe valet service should be offered only with an extra charge.

Ballwin asked to join clean energy effort By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net A spokesman for the Missouri Clean Energy District (MoCED) has asked the city of Ballwin to join a program designed to encourage commercial and industrial property owners to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. David Pickerill, executive director of MoCED’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, told the Ballwin Board of Aldermen at its Sept. 8 meeting that the city would not incur any costs if it approved an ordinance joining the statewide effort. Under terms of legislation approved in 2010, property owners in participating cities, villages, towns and counties are eligible for low-cost funds to finance energy-saving investments. Money for the financing comes from municipal bonds issued by the Missouri Clean Energy District, the entity created by the 2010 legislation. Technically, the funds are not considered a loan and are repaid by an assessment added to the owner’s property tax bill. The repayment period can be as long as 20 years. The assessment is secured by a senior lien on the property and can be transferred if the property is sold. Another advantage,

Pickerill said, is that there are no, or very low, up-front costs to property owners receiving the financing. Ballwin and other communities theoretically can form their own clean energy districts; however, they likely would be unable to generate the volume needed for issuing municipal bonds. St. Louis is big enough to form its own district and has done so, Pickerill said in an interview after the meeting. He added that Town & Country, Hazelwood, Ferguson, Olivette, Jefferson City, Branson and Kansas City have joined the statewide district. An illustration in an informational handout given to Ballwin aldermen shows that a city or local government issues bonds to finance property owners’ “green” investments, a point Alderman Shamed Dogan (Ward 2) quickly noticed and questioned. Pickerill replied that Ballwin would have no responsibility for issuing or paying back any bonds if it joined the statewide program. He later emphasized that point, noting that the Missouri program is the only one in the nation that uses private capital exclusively. Ballwin aldermen referred the matter to City Attorney Robert Jones for further review and feedback.

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Ellisville code changes raise objections By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Ellisville City Council has altered the city’s code to relax restrictions on commercial wall, monument and real estate signs, a decision several councilmembers disagree with. The council passed the ordinance changing the sign regulations at a Sept. 3 meeting in a 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Cindy Pool (District 3) and Roze Acup (District 3) against. Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1), who was absent at the Sept. 3 meeting, had previously objected to a second reading of the legislation when it was before the council. Among other changes, the revised sign code now allows face-lit channel letters to be used in commercial wall signage, which is where Pirrello said he objected to the ordinance. “We went to a lot of time and energy to put the halo-lit channel letters in, to make the appearance of the city look better,” Pirrello said. “There’s no statistical data that supports that having face-lit signs is any improvement over rear-lit halo ... and the problem is that we’ve made a lot of progress moving forwards, now we’re just moving backwards.” Pool said she was worried about the

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Ellisville considers texting while driving ban By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Ellisville could join the ranks of local municipalities taking a hard stance on texting and driving. At a City Council work session on Sept. 3, Ellisville city staff was directed by council vote to draft an ordinance prohibiting the use of handheld devices by drivers within the city. The subject was put on the agenda by Councilmember Gary Voss (District 1), who said he feels it is something the city needs to enforce, due to the amount of accidents caused by inattentive drivers using devices while driving. Prior to the vote, councilmembers discussed how the ordinance should read. The original discussion topic had been to ban texting, emailing and the use of computer applications; however, several councilmembers wondered if that wording would cover too broad a range. Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul recommended that city staff copy the wording from legislation adopted by other local municipalities with similar laws, including the cities of St. Charles and Manchester. Texting and driving is currently prohibited statewide across Missouri for drivers less than 21 years of age. Manchester’s ordinance extends that rule to drivers over 21, according to Manchester’s Chief of

Police Timothy Walsh. The Manchester ordinance prohibits the use of “electronic messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle.” It does provide several exceptions for people operating emergency vehicles and for drivers reporting an illegal activity or summoning emergency or medical help. The ordinance also does not prohibit making or receiving cell phone calls. Walsh said the Manchester Police officers issued warnings, over a six-month period, to drivers within the city, to allow citizens to become accustomed to the new ruling. The city also had released information on the texting and driving ban via a newsletter. According to Colleen Massey, the Manchester court administrator, approximately 15 citations for texting while driving have been issued since June 1. At the Sept. 3 Ellisville meeting, Paul voiced concern about the difficulty of enforcing a no-texting-and-driving ordinance, and said he wants the Ellisville ordinance to be worded so that it is easily upheld by police. Ellisville Police Officer Charles Kraus said drivers seen in the act by police could be issued citations. “It would be one of those things where if we saw it happen, we could enforce it, but it would be hard to prove if there was an accident or something like that,” Kraus said.

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Monarch Fire District to implement incentive-based safety program By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The Monarch Fire Protection District has announced two efforts to emphasize safety and lower costs associated with workers’ compensation claims from onduty accidents. Plans revealed at a recent Monarch Board of Directors meeting call for implementing an incentive-based program to reduce work-related injuries and completing a manual with safety-oriented practices and procedures covering substantially all work-related activities of onduty personnel. Now nearing completion, the manual already has drawn accolades from Missouri Employers Mutual, the district’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier. According to Monarch Directors Robin Harris and Jane Cunningham, the insurer has described the safety book as one of the best it has reviewed. Deputy Chief Nick Harper, who is heading the safety manual’s preparation, said the document is designed to be an easy-to-use source of practices and procedures covering everything from firefighting situations and the operation of emergency vehicles to training and other activities conducted in the district’s

engine houses. “This isn’t a manual that’s meant to sit on a shelf and collect dust,” Harper asserted. He added that the district was unable to find any similar manuals in the state when work on the document began earlier this year. According to Harper, three safety training classes will be held in October to roll out the manual and that subsequent morning roll call discussions will cover all seven chapters at the engine house level. Completion and use of the manual will tie in with the incentive-based program to reward employees for safe practices. In a review of the new effort, Monarch’s interim Chief Chuck Marsonette said it will foster a “safety culture” among all district employees. Monarch personnel will be informed of the program so that the first steps can begin Oct. 1. When the goal of 60 days of no injuries requiring outside treatment is reached for any or all of the district’s three shifts, an incentive raffle will be held among all registered employees. Employees in the raffle will be asked to take a short safety quiz on the back of the raffle ticket submitted for a drawing that will award gift cards to those whose

names are picked. Although no specific plans were endorsed, Marsonette suggested the prizes amounts be low enough to allow for multiple winners at each drawing. He cited three $50 gift cards as a likely award. Marsonette noted the incentive program’s cost will be minimal compared with the potential savings in workers’ compensation claims, and the resulting insurance premiums and overtime pay required when employees must be called in for extra work when other personnel are injured. The program also will encourage reporting of “near-miss” incidents to increase employee awareness of potential hazards. In addition, Marsonette emphasized that under-reporting of safety-related incidents will not be tolerated and will be handled with progressive disciplinary action up to and including termination. As part of the program, all fire stations will maintain posters reminding employees on each shift of the number of days without a reportable injury. Safety accountability will be reviewed with all employees as part of their annual treatment. performance evaluations, and all reportSummarizing the program, Marsonette able injury incidents will include drug test- said, “We want all our employees to come ing even if an employee refuses medical to work healthy and to go home healthy.”

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Bu llet i n Boa rd Musical meals at Chesterfield Day School Alumnus Austin G. Smith returned to perform with his band, Roots of A Rebellion (R.O.A.R) during all lunch periods on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Chesterfield Day School. R.O.A.R is a band of musicians from Nashville, Tennessee, who have found a deeply rooted love and appre- Austin G. Smith (far right) with R.O.A.R ciation for the concept of music as a healing art. Combining a variety of individual musical influences from pop and rock to jazz and soul, R.O.A.R. Members say they are “captivated by the power of reggae music to inject serious positive energy in our lives!” A class of 2002 graduate and uncle to current CDS students Grayson and Truett Marks, Smith said: “I am very excited about the opportunity to return to my dear old elementary school where many values were instilled in me that I still cherish to this day – responsibility, self-reliance and kindness. I am thrilled that I can share my musical experience with the Chesterfield Day community.”

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The International Astronomical Union and Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research Program (LINEAR) have named minor planet #28866 Chakraborty Chakraborty, in honor of Chesterfield teen Uttara Chakraborty. Dr. Grant H. Stokes, head of the Aerospace Division and Principal Investigator of the LINEAR program, said, “We are pleased that the technical accomplish-

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ing $7,365. More than 4,000 Parkway students participated. The effort was led by the following schools/employees who raised in excess of the amounts shown: • Barretts Elementary/Kelly Crupper: $500 • Carman Trails Elementary/Amy Sampo: $345 • Craig Elementary/Svetlana Bigott: $954 • Hanna Woods Elementary/Allison Zeller: $211 • McKelvey Elementary/Jennifer Abrams: $2,158 • Pierremont Elementary/Meghan Higgs: $758 • Ross Elementary/Caroline Rooker: $1,333 • Wren Hollow Elementary/Anna Filla: $904 • South Middle/Stacey Dannegger: $210

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New members elected to Rossman School Board Rossman is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Trustees members for the 2014-15 school year. They include: • Eric Engler, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Ascension Health • Lucie Dempsey, community volunteer • Tony Garritano, electrical engineer at Telgaas, Inc. • Sam Sciortino, former Parkway administrator and former principal and head of school at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School Board officers for the coming year are President Laura Padousis, vice president/secretary of Dierbergs Markets; Vice President David E. Kantrovitz Jr., chief executive officer/owner of Lexington Partners, Inc.; Treasurer Steven A. Busch, president of Krey Distributing; Secretary Diliane C. Pelikan, physician at NW Healthcare; and Assistant Secretary Eric Engler.

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the addition of three new faculty members for the 2014-15 school year. Kelly Scott is the new international program director for grades seven through 12 and will teach English as a Second Language courses. Previously, she taught English at Jiangxi Normal University in Nanchang, China. Cynthia Fuhrman is the new Upper School math teacher for grades seven through 12. Fuhrman previously taught math at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov High School in St. Louis. Mary Crites, a St. Louis Learning Disability Association (LDA) associate, is the new educational specialist. Prior to LDA, Crites was a special education teacher in Campbell County Schools (Virginia) for 25 years.

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The Center for Creative Learning (CCL) and Woerther Elementary have earned the Healthy Schools Program Bronze National Recognition Award for meeting best practice criteria established by the Healthy Schools Program Expert Panel and outlined in the Healthy Schools Program Framework. “Our school wellness council helped in supporting many programs at Woerther,” said physical education teacher Carol Earley. “A few programs we held were the annual VIP/Turkey Trot, Project A.C.E.S., Girls on the Run, and Read, Right, and Run program.” Director of Child Nutrition Services Carmen Fischer said Rockwood is moving toward a healthier lifestyle districtwide. She said she sees real change in both the amount of healthy foods kids are eating and the attitudes of parents and staff. “In elementary schools, we have kids coming back up and buying baby carrots and raisins. It’s awesome!” she said. “The cafeteria arranges the fruits, vegetables and other food items in a colorful and inviting way,” said Earley. “As the children and staff walk through the cafeteria line, the displays encourage healthier selections.” CCL and Woerther will have the opportunity to receive their award in the Washington, D.C.

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11 Rockwood and eight Parkway schools, she said. As of Aug 25, there were only 120 Rockwood and 36 Parkway full- and parttime school-based Adventure Club staff, she said. “As of now, 64 Adventure Club shifts (between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.) need to be filled to relieve wait lists and achieve program staff-to-student ratios, due to the current lack of enough personnel,” she said. Cantu said staff recruitment efforts have been made through Facebook, school district websites, principal blogs and newsletters, and job banks at colleges. Seppi added that having more Adventure Club staff will be important, since the program will expand to all 18 Parkway elementary schools for the 2016-2017 school year. “It’s great that we have so many families who want to be part of this program but we need to continue staffing efforts to relieve these wait lists,” he said. Rockwood board president Bill Brown agreed that, “as the program expands to more Parkway schools, these staffing challenges will be magnified.”

Rockwood postpones intramural activity fees By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Rockwood School District’s Board of Education voted unanimously on Sept. 4 to postpone collection of participation fees for elementary and middle school intramural activities until after further study of the issue, as requested by Superintendent Eric Knost. Knost told the board that the original proposal for participation fees was presented in February, as part of various belt-tightening efforts by the district to cut expenses, but an overall decision was postponed at that time. The board had approved a participation fee of $10 per student for elementary and middle school district cross country, track and volleyball events effective for the 2014-2015 school year. However, the entire proposal was then postponed, though it was submitted as part of the 2014-2015 budget approved by the board of education on June 19, Knost said. Knost, who became Rockwood’s superintendent in July, said that he realized there is “a lot of confusion on the issue, and the topic has bubbled up.” “There are a lot of question marks, a lot of philosophical concerns, including mine,

on these fees,” he said, adding that he has been investigating the proposal’s history. “The issue deserves some resolution. As Rockwood’s new superintendent, I’m asking for more time to analyze the issue but also am asking that we not charge fees for this year.” Knost said he feared instituting fees could cause the programs to suffer significantly in loss of participation, which he said would defeat the purpose of trying to engage students in schools through the programs. “I don’t want to see the programs suffer, and they will if this is not further addressed,” he said. “I’d like a year to analyze the issue.” Officials said the issue will likely come back to the board in February. The postponement will mean that fees of about $11,000 for this school year won’t be collected as originally planned, said Tim Rooney, the district’s chief financial and legislative officer. But he added that’s a small part of the district’s $210 million 2014-15 budget. Board president Bill Brown agreed the issue of fees was originally discussed by the board as a budget consideration to keep the district’s deficit as low as possible. “But keeping the participation is worth the cost,” Brown said.

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New Rockwood superintendent Knost shares visions, plans By BONNIE KRUEGER bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com If you are eager to meet Rockwood’s new superintendent, Dr. Eric Knost, you need look no further than a district classroom near you. Impressively, in just the first month of school, Knost has visited every classroom in 10 Rockwood schools – nearly one-third of the 31 schools in a district that covers a span of 150 square miles. “My goal is to visit every classroom of every school. I want them to get to know me, and I want the opportunity to see students and teachers in action,” Knost said. Already he has visited The Center for Creative Learning (CCL) three times. It’s a gesture that students and educators appreciate. “Although we are only a few short weeks into the school year, Dr. Knost has already started building personal relationships with staff members and students, taking time to visit frequently, greet, listen, share stories and learn about our program and curriculum,” Dr. Dottie Barbeau, director of the CCL, said. “We especially enjoy his interest and expertise in technology and social media as our gifted students are continually pushing that envelope and finding

digital ways to connect with our learning community.” Knost’s comfort in the classroom comes from a career that spans 27 years. He began his career as a music teacher in the Windsor School District, and most recently spent 12 years as superintendent of the Mehlville School District. Knost also has served as an administrative intern and band director at 12 Rockwood schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels. He said he is excited to return to the district, where he wants to perpetuate excellence – in the classroom and in life. “Kids who thrive in the real world are more likely to fall in love with their lives and, in turn, will be successful. The kids who don’t find that same passion for life, generally struggle,” Knost said. One of the ways Rockwood helps students to achieve success outside the classroom is through the Leader in Me program. The purpose of the program is to teach students to take care of themselves, others and the world around them. Throughout the district, 13 Rockwood schools also have been recognized as Schools of Character in recent years, and, in 2006, the district was awarded the designation of National District of Character by

the Character Education Partnership. Knost sees strength in the district’s students and staff. However, for all of the district’s strengths, Knost knows there is always room for improvement. “Receiving these distinctions does not mean we cross that school off the list as having achieved the goal. We want to keep character education in the forefront and find new ways to keep this distinction fresh and applicable today,” he said. Part of character edu- Dr. Eric Knost visits with a student cation is teaching children to lead respectful lives full of integrity. to the district and to help continue carrying Knost said he wants students in the dis- out their mission. trict to have a cause-and-effect understand“We are in thriving communities and ing of the choices they make. connected families. I am blessed to be “It is about educating the whole child – part of a district that is much sought after. academically, socially, emotionally,” he Having been in other districts, I can say said. “Rockwood does an excellent job in that competition is fierce and the best of all these areas and I’m fortunate to return the best come to Rockwood.”

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Lewis made a solid debut in her first varsity tournament for Marquette. “Sarah has been a great addition to our team,” Spencer said. “She works hard and is committed to her game. I’d say this was a fun way for her to start her high school career and I expect big things out of her in the future.” The other Mustangs shot well, too. Senior Morgan Holmes fired an 83 and senior Catie Lambert shot an 84. Senior Lauren Lottmann came in with a 93. All in all, Spencer said the Mustangs are off to a good start and now hope to continue. “It was a great team effort and gives us a lot of confidence going into the season but every day is a new day and we are just trying to get better each day leading up to districts,” Spencer said.

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Mustangs bring home season’s first big win The Marquette Mustangs girls golf team won the first major tournament of the season when they captured the Summit Invitational championship at the Falls Golf Club. Marquette’s team score was 319 to top the 17-team field. The other team scores were: Fort Zumwalt South, 330; Cor Jesu, 333; St. Joseph’s, 339; Nerinx Hall, 341; Kickapoo, 342; Francis Howell, 344; Visitation, 345; Cape Notre Dame, 346; Lafayette, 347; Parkway West, 367; Ursuline, 374; Eureka, 379; Parkway South, 390; Howell Central, 419; Rockwood Summit, 442; and Farmington, 512. Mustangs junior Allison Tichenor led Marquette with a 73 on the par-71 course to finish fourth among individuals. Freshman Sarah Lewis wound up eighth with a 79.

“We were excited about the first tournament of the year and knew we would be able to compete with the top teams, but winning a tournament is always tough,” Marquette coach Michelle Spencer said. “This was the (season’s) first big tournament with 17 teams competing and it had many of the top teams in the area.” The preparation by the Mustangs helped lead them to the tourney title, Spencer said. “I am very happy and proud of the way the girls played,” Spencer said. “In all of our practice rounds leading up to the tournament they have shown consistency and depth and that played a big part in us taking home this trophy.” Tichenor finished 18th in the state tournament last year as a sophomore and is off to a good start this season. “Allison is a great competitor,” Spencer said. “She is looking to improve every day that she plays. I couldn’t ask for a better person to lead this team. I continue to expect great things out of her for the rest of the season and next year.”

Chaminade’s Jayson Tatum, who is ranked No. 1 in the junior class of 2106 by Scout.com., recently revealed his top 10 college choices. Tatum listed his choices in alphabetical order on Twitter. Of interest to local basketball fans, Missouri, Illinois and Saint Louis University are on the list, which is rounded out with Arizona, Connecticut, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and Wake Forest. The 6-foot-9 Tatum had an eye-popping sophomore season. He scored almost 26 points a game along with 10.4 rebounds. The forward, who also can play shooting guard, averaged four assists per game. For his efforts, Tatum was named the Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year.

High school softball The Parkway West Longhorns finished second in the Suburban Showdown, a tournament featuring many of the area’s top teams. Holt scored a 6-5 win over Parkway West in the championship game played at Chesterfield Athletic Association. Longhorns coach Jeff Chazen said he was happy with how his squad performed in the event. “We played some great teams and

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seemed to step up to each and every challenge. We just ran out of gas at the end,” Chazen said. Parkway West opened tourney play with a 6-2 win over powerful Parkway North. The Longhorns followed with a 6-3 win over Lindbergh and a 7-6 win over Ritenour. Parkway West then topped Parkway South 4-3 to earn a berth in the title game. “The wins over North and South, I think, proved to our team that we can take on anyone in the area and be competitive,” Chazen said. “We still have many challenging games ahead in the schedule. We know now we should compete in each and every one of them. “The wins also pulled this team together. Many people do not think that team chemistry is all that important to success. All I can tell you is that this team plays well together, they have fun together and are one of the closest teams I have ever coached.” In the championship game, Parkway West led 5-3 going into the bottom of the seventh. However, the Longhorns could not hold the lead against undefeated Holt. The Longhorns snapped the 3-3 tie in the top of the seventh. Senior Ellie Ottensmeyer hit a two-run single to give Parkway West the two-run advantage. But Holt chipped away and Parkway West junior pitcher Grace Gwin took the loss. A bunt single, a double and another single accounted for a run. Then Meredith Adams hit a two-run game-winning single for Holt. “I would have liked a different outcome in the seventh inning against Holt, but we were in the position we wanted to be in,” Chazen said. “All you can ask for is to be ahead in the seventh inning with a chance to win.” The game provided the Longhorns with a teachable moment that may help them later in the season. “It was a great learning experience and one we will draw on in future games,” Chazen said. “Hats off to Holt, they found a way to win. They put together a series of quality at bats, and we were not able to close out the inning.”

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Parkway West Longhorns finished second in the Suburban Showdown

Amateur golf Several St. Louis area junior golfers took part in the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The tournament brought together some of the world’s most talented junior golfers, ranging in age from 10 to 18. Local boys competing were: • James Siegfried, of Town & Country,

who graduated last spring from De Smet Jesuit and is playing golf this year as a freshman at Missouri. • Jack Klingel, of Ellisville, a junior this year at De Smet Jesuit. • Daniel Trost, of St. Charles, a senior this year at De Smet Jesuit. Siegfried and Trost each shot 16-over in three rounds to miss the cut in the 16-18 division. Klingel also missed the cut, shooting 21 over.

Local girls competing were: • Grace Aromando, of Lake St. Louis, who finished 18th in the tournament with a three-round score of 35 over 251 in the 10-12 division. • Shannon Gould, of O’Fallon, who finished 23rd with a three-round total of 36-over 252 in the 13-14 division. • Emily Goldenstein, of Chesterfield, who graduated last spring from Parkway West and is playing golf this year as a freshman at Memphis. She finished in a tie for 19th. Her fiveround total was 312, 24-over for the tournament. Abby Schroeder, of Wildwood, missed the cut. Schroeder, who is a junior this year at MICDS, was 22 over in three rounds of play. Jordan Wolf, of St. Charles, who graduated last spring from Westminster Christian Academy and is playing golf this year as a freshman at South Florida, also missed the cut, finishing 33 over in three rounds of play.

College baseball Kevin Moulder, the head coach of Rebels St. Louis Metro Collegiate Baseball, has accepted the head coaching position at Murray State University. As a player, Moulder was a league-leading pitcher and a Metro Collegiate All Star.

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He started his coaching career with Metro Collegiate. “We are very proud that Kevin has been such a large part of our organization on and off for the last 10-plus years,” said Marty Stein, Metro League Moulder president. “He is an outstanding young man and an excellent baseball coach. There’s no doubt he’ll be successful as he moves to the head coaching role at his alma mater Murray State. We wish him the very best.” Moulder takes over the Racer program after seven very highly successful seasons as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Saint Louis University. “I am very excited about the opportunity to turn a place that is very special to me into a winner,” Moulder said. “It is going to take hard work, but everything is in place to win. I look forward to moving this program in that direction. “I expect to compete immediately. It might be a challenge the first year, but I promise we will work harder than anybody else in the league. That applies to practice, recruiting and everything that goes into a baseball program.”

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Lafayette’s cross country team ready to uphold winning tradition

Lafayette’s varsity cross country team boasts six returning runners. From left are Tommy Laarman, Ryan Rigabar, Devin Meyrer, Austin Hindman, Josiah McElmurry, Dylan Quisenberry and Alec Haines.

By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com The 2014 Lancers have a lineup many coaches would love to have an opportunity to work with. But Lafayette coach Sean O’Connor has them and he wants to keep them. “I love this year’s team,” O’Connor said. “They are a great group of guys who are dedicated and have worked extremely hard this summer to improve. I can’t wait for them to realize their potential this year.”

The Lancers program ranks among the best in the state. In the last two years, Lafayette has won two sectional championships and finished third in the state meet in Jefferson City. That’s the best results ever for Lafayette at state. Naturally, it is a point of pride for O’Connor. “I think it says a lot of positive things about the program as well as the fine young men who make up the program,” O’Connor said. “They are the reason why we’ve been

so successful at the state competition the last few years.” “From last year to this year, we only lost one guy, so six of the seven varsity guys this year have run the state meet before,” he said.”That experience is invaluable because it can’t truly be replicated. You can go to big, state and national caliber meets but they still don’t have the same feel or aura as the state meet.” Talented junior Dylan Quisenberry was eighth last year in the Class 4 state meet. He finished with a time of 16 minutes, 9.04 seconds. He put in many hours of running to get ready for this fall’s campaign. “This was the best summer that Dylan has ever had,” O’Connor said. “So far he looks great and his training is way beyond where it was at this point last year. It’s still pretty early in the season to tell where he is in comparison to the other great runners in the state, but I think he will have a great year.” Of course, O’Connor does not want to put the weight of high expectations on Quisenberry. “It’s still a bit early for expectations. He and I have talked about some goals but it will take a few more races before we can develop realistic expectations,” O’Connor said. “Ultimately I would like to see him finish the season as an all-state runner.”

The Lancers boast many other talented runners. Junior Alec Haines was 35th at state with a time of 16:37.31. “Alec has looked amazing so far this season,” O’Connor said. “This is the first season that he will not be competing in both cross country and club soccer so he had been able to fully dedicate his time to training and it has shown.” O’Connor said he would like Haines to end his season as an all-state runner alongside Quisenberry and sophomore Austin Hindman, who was 38th at state last fall with a time of 16:38.67. “Austin has also looked great so far this year,” O’Connor said. “He has been putting in a lot of solid work so far this season and continues to make big improvements each and every week.” Another potential all-state runner, according to O’Connor, is junior Devin Meyrer, who was 48th at state last year with a time of 16:45.91. “He has had an amazing offseason and continues to impress me each and every day,” O’Connor said. “He is the epitome of how hard work and dedication pays off.” Sophomore Tommy Laarman and freshman Nassim Oufattole also are running with the varsity.

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Many parents of overweight children do not perceive their children as being overweight, a study showed.

Mothers’ misperceptions Parents of overweight and obese schoolaged children often do not perceive their kids as being at an unhealthy weight, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics. For the study, researchers asked parents – primarily mothers – of children aged 6-11 if they thought their children were underweight, overweight or at just the right weight. Data was gathered in surveys taken from 1988-1994 and from 2005-2010. Compared to mothers surveyed earlier, those who were questioned from 2005-2010 were nearly 30 percent more likely to describe an obese child as being at just the right weight (83 percent for boys and 78 percent for girls). According to authors of the study, mothers are more likely to compare their children to their children’s friends or peers than to use a growth chart to assess their weight.

Tomatoes for the prostate A diet rich in tomatoes might be a valuable weapon in the fight against prostate cancer. A study at three major universities in the U.K. compared diets of more than 1,800 men aged 50-69 with prostate cancer to diets of roughly 12,000 men without cancer.

Data revealed that men with an optimal intake of selenium, calcium and foods rich in lycopene had a lower risk of prostate cancer. Tomatoes appeared to be the most beneficial, with men who ate more than 10 portions a week having an 18 percent lower risk of developing the disease. Researchers said the benefits are likely due to the fact that tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that fights off toxins that can damage cells. According the Vanessa Er, who led the study, the findings “suggest that tomatoes may be important in prostate cancer prevention,” but further studies are needed. The study was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

No quick concussion cure The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a consumer update regarding products that claim to prevent, treat or cure concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In addition, the Administration is advising consumers to avoid such products and has taken the first step in dealing with the products’ manufacturers by issuing them warning letters. According to the FDA update issued late

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last month (“Can a Dietary Supplement Treat a Concussion? No!”), there is no scientific evidence that supplements marketed with claims that they prevent, treat or cure concussions and other TBIs are safe or effective for those purposes. A common and misleading claim is that a specific dietary supplement will promote faster healing following a concussion or other TBI. “We’re very concerned that false assurances of faster recovery will convince athletes of all ages, coaches and even parents that someone suffering from a concussion is ready to resume activities before they are really ready,” FDA National Health Fraud Coordinator Gary Coody said. “Also, watch for claims that these products can prevent or lessen the severity of concussions or TBIs.” The long-term effect of concussions on athletes of all ages has gotten lots of recent media attention, and according to the FDA, some companies are exploiting public concern by marketing the dietary supplements, which are sold online and at retail stores and marketed via social media. “There is no dietary supplement that has been shown to prevent or treat (TBIs),” Coody said. “If someone tells you otherwise, walk away.”

Fewer hot flashes A small study suggests that overweight women who have hot flashes may get some relief if they lose weight. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine recruited 40 women who were either obese or overweight, wanted to lose weight and were experiencing at least four hot flashes a day. Half of the women took part in an interventional weight loss program and lost more than 10 percent of their weight, and the remaining women had little change in weight. “Women who received the intervention lost a lot more weight that the women who did not – on average, about 20 pounds – and they also tended to show greater reduction in hot flashes,” researcher Rebecca Thurston said. According to Thurston, while the study does not prove weight loss helps control hot flashes, it challenges some long-held theories. “In the past, we thought body fat might protect against hot flashes, but that idea

has recently been challenged with research indicating women with a higher body mass index report more hot flashes than their leaner counterparts,” she said. “Our study suggested that weight loss achieved through diet and exercise may be a promising strategy to help manage hot flashes.” Thurston and her colleagues are in the process of designing a larger study to test the effect of weight loss on hot flash frequency. ••• A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that caffeine may be responsible for some of the troublesome symptoms women experience during menopause. Using survey data gathered over six years from about 1,800 women who took their menopausal concerns to the Women’s Health Clinic at Mayo Clinic, researchers compared menopausal symptom ratings of caffeine users to those who did not use caffeine. “In women after menopause, caffeine intake is associated with more bothersome hot flashes and night sweats,” said Dr. Stephanie Faubion, Mayo’s Women’s Health Clinic director. Faubion said while study results are preliminary and she does not know how much caffeine survey respondents consumed, women bothered by hot flashes and night sweats might consider cutting back on caffeine to see if it makes a difference. The study was published in the journal Menopause.

Youth sports injuries Despite widespread reports on concussions, overuse injuries and pressure to play while injured, there is an “alarming gap in what is being done to keep young athletes safe,” according to Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit organization working to prevent childhood injuries. In a new report, “Changing the Culture of Youth Sports,” Safe Kids Worldwide published results of its survey of 1,000 7th-10th-grade athletes, 1,005 coaches of 7th-10th-grade athletes and 1,000 parents of 1st-10th-grade athletes. According to the report: • About 42 percent of athletes reported having hidden or downplayed an injury during a game so they could continue playing, and 62 percent said they knew of another player having done so. In contrast,

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tests of the Bliss site and properties in Ellisville, that other covenants could be set up. Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul said he was worried about contaminated property in his city, adding that he felt the EPA accepting a 200 parts per trillion level of contamination and stopping its removal action at the creek was “reckless.” “There are so many unknowns here,” Paul said. Barbara Sprenger, who lives on Strecker Road, also protested the stream not being included in the testing and removal action. She and some other area residents said they feel that the EPA is cleaning up the site just enough so they can delist the entire Bliss/Ellisvile site to avoid future federally-mandated five-year superfund site reviews there. And she claimed removing the EPA’s involvement with the site would leave the city of Ellisville more legally liable for future problems. Former Wildwood Councilmember Tammy Shea said that even a tiny amount of dioxin remaining on the site “could cause an enormous amount of toxicity to the population.” She claimed some of the contaminants have reached bedrock, “and this is an uncontained toxic nightmare that the EPA wants to wash its hands of.”

West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO On Oct. 12, the 2nd Annual West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO will return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Chesterfield. Once again this year, the expo will provide residents the opportunity to meet with local businesses offering a wide range of products and services that make life better in our communities. Last year, more than 1,000 people attended the expo and were treated to the opportunity to win prizes – including an outdoor grill, event tickets and more – sample the food of local restaurants, participate in educational seminars and enjoy a variety of entertainment. This year’s “grand prize” is the opportunity to win a fabulous all-inclusive luxury vacation, courtesy of GO TRAVEL STL, Apple Vacations and West Newsmagazine. Included are three nights at the Now Sapphire – a AAA Four Diamond award winning resort – just a mere 15 minutes from Cancun International Airport; flight on Frontier Airlines; unlimited gourmet meals and snacks, unlimited top shelf spirits and beverages, as well as activities and entertainment including snorkeling, windsurfing and other non-motorized water sports. The West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO is all about community, making connections and you. Educating and connecting families, older adults and Baby Boomers to resources and businesses in the community that can improve their quality of life is the goal of the expo. So, whether you are a community resident or a local business, plan on attending the West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO. Booth space for businesses who want to make a community connection is still available. Call 591-0010 and ask for Vicky Czapla to reserve your space today. Don’t miss the best opportunity this fall to learn more about your community. Visit newmagazinenetwork.com to learn more and ... see you at the expo!

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In addition to the great food, a full schedule of activities and entertainment is on tap for this year’s Bash. There will be a chicken wing eating contest sponsored by Wildwood Pub & Grill, Nationwide Insurance ice cream eating contests sponsored by Lanham Agency, an Iron Chef contest sponsored by Doc’s Harley Davidson, and People’s Choice competitions, cooking demonstrations, inflatables for kids, a fireworks display on Saturday evening presented courtesy of Three French Hens, and much, much more. Live music always is a big part of the Bash, and the lineup this year is bigger than ever. It includes Dawn Weber and Naked Rock Fight, Kingdom Brothers, Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch and the BBQ Bash All-Stars, Funky Butt Brass Band, and our special guest, country

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BBQ Bash celebrates 10-year anniversary The 2014 Wildwood BBQ Bash marks the 10th anniversary for the event, and the festival promises to be the biggest it’s ever been. Despite its large size today, Frank Schmer, BBQ Bash organizer and owner of St. Louis Home Fires, is the first to recognize the event’s humble beginnings. “Ten years ago, I decided that it might be a good idea to hold a barbeque contest, after learning a bit about it on television,” Schmer said. “I am not sure if I even recognized the popularity then.” The first BBQ Bash was held on the parking lot of St. Louis Home Fires, and featured seven competitors and five judges. Schmer said the festival now hosts close to 100 competitors, 125 judges and crowds 50,000 strong, a growth that has surpassed Schmer’s wildest expectations. “I always thought my biggest problem would be to not attract enough people,” Schmer said. “Now it’s so popular that we are really having to work hard with the St. Louis County Police and the city of Wildwood to make sure that we ensure a good event.” Schmer said the BBQ Bash owes a great deal of its success to the intervention of Richard and Susan Schmidt, a pair of master-certified barbecue judges, leading up to and during the first BBQ Bash. The Schmidts initially contacted Schmer out of the blue after hearing about the BBQ Bash, and asked him if he needed judges for the contest. Schmer said Richard and Susan recognized he needed some assistance and offered their help. Barbecue judges don’t receive pay for their services, so Richard said the reason for his and Susan’s participation was and is simple. “We just enjoy food that tastes good,” Richard said. The Schmidts have since returned to the event every year, helping to run the judges’ quarters and certify all the BBQ Bash’s judges. “I owe them a huge debt of gratitude. I

don’t think the St. Louis BBQ Society or the Bash would be anywhere close to where it is without Richard or Susan Schmidt,” Schmer said “They were the ones that really helped me survive that first year.” In its second year, the BBQ Bash experienced explosive growth, jumping up to 56 competitors. The event sprawled across St. Louis Home Fires’ and two adjacent parking lots. The event’s second year also marked the creation of the St. Louis BBQ Society, which has worked ever since to support the art of barbecuing and grilling in the area. When the BBQ Bash moved into Ballwin’s Vlasis Park for its third year, Schmer said the event morphed from a barbeque competition into a full-blown festival. Live music was incorporated, and competitors started selling to the attendees. “That was a big deal, because in most barbecue contests throughout the country, the teams do not vend to the public, they just compete,” Schmer said. Two years after the move to Vlasis Park, the BBQ Bash traveled again, this time to Wildwood, where the event has remained for the last six years. For the fast-approaching 2014 Wildwood BBQ Bash, Schmer said he just hopes the crowds will turn out and for pleasant weather. He said that the Bash’s growth and popularity humbles him, and that he is grateful for the contributions that everyone involved has made over the years to make the BBQ Bash an ongoing event for West County to enjoy. “Without the teams, the public, the host city, the St. Louis County Police and everybody’s cumulative efforts, there’s no way this thing would go. It really is an event that was created by these barbecue teams,” Schmer said. “It’s truly an event for the people.” West Newsmagazine has proudly sponsored the BBQ Bash for the last 10 years.

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On Oct. 9-12, an international gathering of renowned Shroud experts, scientists, followers and enthusiasts will gather in Chesterfield at the Drury Plaza Hotel, 355 Chesterfield Center, to examine new research and discuss events that have happened since the 2008 Shroud Conference in Columbus, Ohio. According to Chuck Neff, former St. Louis TV news reporter and executive producer of Salt River Production Group, one of the conference’s sponsors, the local conference is particularly significant. “In light of the public exposition of the Shroud in 2015 (in Turin), this St. Louis conference stands to be an incredible hallmark of discovery from a noteworthy gathering of many of the world’s leading experts on the Shroud,” Neff explained. “I find it not only interesting, but extremely exciting that so many international Shroud experts would be making their way to St. Louis, to talk about what some describe as the biggest mystery on the face of the earth.” The four-day conference is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the conference website (stlshroudcon-

ference.com) and at the door. Presenters include Joseph G. Marino, conference chairman; Mark Antonacci, founder and president of Resurrection of the Shroud Foundation, a conference cosponsor; and Barrie Schwortz, the official documenting photographer during the first scientific examination of the Shroud in 1978, among many others. Marino has studied the Shroud of Turin since 1977. He has written one book and co-written many articles on what he describes as “one of the most fascinating objects on earth and (which) is probably the most intensely-studied artifact of all time.” “Because so many believe it to be the actual burial cloth of Jesus, there has always been interest in it from a religious point of view,” Marino explained. “There have been two public expositions in Turin of the Shroud this century, with a third scheduled for next spring. To this date, it is not known how the image was embedded into the cloth. Many researchers believe there’s a direct connection to the Resurrection of Jesus, the most important historical and religious figure of all time.” The conference will feature presentations on image formation and C-14 (radiocarbon) dating as well as the physics, chemistry, history, archaeology, iconography and theology of the Shroud. “The latest research from scientists and experts throughout the world both enhances and confirms the many unique body image and blood mark features encoded by the victim wrapped within this burial garment,” Antonacci explained. “We understand that 21st century technology could actually document that this series of physical injuries occurred to the historical Jesus Christ and were captured by a miraculous radiating event from his dead body.” According to his bio on the conference website, Antonacci is calling for a new series of sophisticated, minimally-invasive scientific tests on the Shroud that he believes could prove not only whether this miraculous event happened, but also when and where it occurred. The author of “The Resurrection of the Shroud,” billed as the most comprehensive publication on the topic to date, Antonacci believes these new tests could test all other explanations for the Shroud’s images, radiocarbon dating, age, authenticity and whether it is a forgery. More information can be found on the conference website, stlouisshroudconference.com.

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By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES One of history’s greatest mysteries is The Shroud of Turin, a centuries-old linen cloth measuring 14 feet by 3.5 feet bearing the image of a crucified man. It is bloodstained and shows faint front and back images that millions believe to be Jesus of Nazareth. It also is the single most studied artifact in human history. The ongoing debate is whether this cloth actually wrapped Christ’s crucified body, or if it is medieval forgery.

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P rivate S chool R esources Brightmont Academy 195 Lamp & Lantern Village • Town & Country (636) 237-2702 • www.BrightmontAcademy.com Catherine Westbrook, Director Brightmont Academy is an accredited private school with the mission to provide oneto-one instruction to help students reach their full academic potential. One experienced teacher works with one student through learning all the concepts and content for each course. Students can enroll full-time to earn a high school diploma or take a 6th- to 12th-grade individual course for credit. With campuses in five states, Brightmont Academy has helped more than 2,000 students succeed.

••• Chesterfield Day School 1100 White Road • Chesterfield (314) 469-6622 • www.chesterfielddayschool.org Matthew Virgil, Head of the School

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Through meaningful work, Chesterfield Day School students develop fundamental skills, think creatively and critically, identify and solve complex problems of the world, express themselves to the community, and grow in character. Beginning with an early childhood program built upon Montessori teaching methods and bridging to an upper-elementary program mirroring methods used at the most respected secondary schools, CDS provides a personalized education of unparalleled excellence to every student. CDS teachers work collaboratively with parents to challenge each individual student. Children are immersed in an environment that promotes concentration, independence and respect and 6th graders graduate ready for any rigorous secondary school environment. For more information visit www. chesterfielddayschool.org.

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Chesterfield Montessori School 1400 Ladue Road • Chesterfield (314) 469-7150 • www.chesterfieldmontessori.org Anita Chastain, Head of the School Chesterfield Montessori School offers an authentic AMI Montessori program for toddlers through Grade 8. Students learn in peaceful, mixed-age classrooms equipped with the full range of hands-on Montessori materials, which interconnect all disciplines and provide stimulating challenges that meet the cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each child. Recognized as one of the finest Montessori schools in the country, students carry with them a solid record of academic achievement, a belief in the dignity of work, and a sense of responsibility for their own development as happy and productive human beings. The five-acre campus encompasses an architectural award-winning building, playgrounds, swimming pool, tennis courts and children’s garden.

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John F. Kennedy Catholic High School 500 Woods Mill Road • Manchester (636) 227-5900 • www.kennedycatholic.net Father Bob Suit, President • Mary Hey, Principal John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is the only co-educational Catholic high school in West County. Kennedy Catholic offers a college preparatory curriculum for students across the learning spectrum. Students are afforded the opportunity to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially while achieving leadership positions in cocurriculars and excelling in both the arts and athletics. Classroom teaching is enhanced with full integration of technology via laptops and software. Community, Excellence, Compassion . . . Kennedy Catholic. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.

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• Academically-based Pre-K program for children 3-5 years old • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday full and half-day programs • Solid spiritual foundation based on traditional Catholic principles • Rigorous academic preparation for grades K-8 in a joyful, nurturing environment • Latin, Spanish, Art, Music & P.E. • Student/faculty ratio 8:1 To preach...the unsearchable riches of Christ.” (Ephesians 3:8)

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Kirk Day School 12928 Ladue Road • St. Louis (314) 434-4349 • www.kirkdayschool.org Sue Pitzer, Head of the School

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Ranked in the top 10% of Christian schools in America, Kirk Day School has been preparing elementary students for the academic rigors of college preparatory high schools since 1992. KDS grows graduates who excel academically, participate actively, and engage the world for Christ. The curriculum meets the educational goals of each student, including the academically gifted, who are challenged through individualized instruction that addresses every student’s unique needs for an accelerated and dynamic learning program. Children, ages 3 through 6th grade, also experience the benefits of small classes and a wide variety of extracurricular activities in athletics, technology, and the arts, all in the context of a warm and diverse community in which each person is respected and valued. Stop by the KDS Open House on Friday, November 21, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and January 23, 9:00-11:30 a.m., or visit them at www.kirkdayschool.org.

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Living Water Academy 17770 Mueller Road • Wildwood (636) 821-2308 • www.LivingWaterAcademy.com Thomas Keller, Head of School Celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2015, Living Water Academy (LWA) partners with parents to nurture Christ-like character in students, preparing them to be spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally ready to impact the world for Jesus Christ. LWA’s Christ-Centered curriculum takes His love beyond the chapel and directly into their preschool through 8th grade classrooms, incorporating Christ’s love and learnings into every subject. Their curriculum includes proven, traditional learning programs that prepare students for success in public or private high school and beyond. Additionally, their new Library Media Center features 5,000 books, the latest technologies, and online circulation access for parents.

••• Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool & Kids' Day Out Corner of Baxter & Clarkson Roads • Chesterfield (636) 532-0400 • www.lordoflifelcms.org This unique preschool serves children 1 ½ to 5 years old. School day hours and flexible before and after school hours are offered for varying family needs. The curriculum is uniquely created based on the Missouri Pre-K Literacy Standards and the needs of the children at any time. Weekly themes incorporate language, math, science, and crafts into the daily schedule. They emphasize the love of Jesus. The staff strives to help with development of communication skills with peers and adults, cooperative play, independence, and empathy. Afternoon enrichment classes are offered after lunchtime. They offer a gift of time Jr. Kindergarten class as well as a computer class. Kindergarten teachers have told parents that they “can tell the Lord of Life kids by their level of knowledge and good behavior.”

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Lutheran High School of St. Charles County 5100 Mexico Road • St. Peters (636) 928-5100 • www.lutheranhighstcharles.com Jon Bernhardt, Principal Lutheran High School of St. Charles County is a 9th through 12th grade Christian, college preparatory institution whose mission focuses on the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of its students.The Lutheran Church has a long history of excellence in education and Lutheran High St. Charles builds on that tradition with teachers who demonstrate a passion for learning and serving. Lutheran High students score in the top 5% nationally on the ACT, and the class of 2014 had an average ACT score of a 25.8. Ninety-four percent of the student body is involved in some sort of extracurricular activity ranging from athletics, to fine arts, to different clubs that serve the St. Charles County Community.

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P rivate S chool R esources Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) 101 N. Warson Road • St. Louis (314) 995-7367 • www.micds.org Lisa Lyle, Head of School MICDS, one of the nation’s leaders in independent education, is a college-prep, coed school for grades Junior Kindergarten through 12. Recently completed McDonnell Hall and Brauer Hall offer state-of-the-art teaching facilities and catapult MICDS to a position of prominence in science and math education in the U.S. The 100-acre campus is designed to support an excellent academic experience and includes state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, athletic facilities, theatres and art studios. All teachers are committed to the thoughtful integration of technology into the curriculum to deepen student engagement and inspire a more sophisticated level of critical thinking and analysis. The School’s mission is to help students discover their unique talents and calling, preparing them for higher education and a life of purpose and service as engaged citizens of our ever-changing world.

••• Nerinx Hall High School 530 East Lockwood Avenue • Webster Groves (314) 968-1505 • www.nerinxhs.org John Gabriel, President • Jane Kosash, Principal

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Please join us for Open House on Sunday November 2, 2014 from 11:30 am - 4 pm. Founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Loretto, Nerinx Hall High School challenges each young woman to academic excellence as she grows in knowledge of herself and her world. 530 East Lockwood Avenue Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-968-1505 ext. 151 MGentry@nerinxhs.org www.nerinxhs.org

As a Catholic high school founded on the principles of the Sisters of Loretto, Nerinx Hall educates young women to think critically and to act deliberately, so that they can make a difference in the world. Young women develop the skills to apply their academic learning in their lives. Nerinx values each student's thoughts and opinions, and challenges her to express her individual viewpoints. The student body’s interests are as diverse and individual as the students themselves, and that is why Nerinx offers a wide variety of activities. Call today to schedule a shadow visit.

••• Rossman School 12660 Conway Rd. • Creve Coeur (314) 434-5877 • www.rossmanschool.org Patricia Shipley, Head of School Celebrating 96 years of educating young children, Rossman School uses its guidewords “kindness, honesty, respect and responsibility” to nurture character development, leadership skills and academic excellence. Teachers’ personal relationships with each child, made possible by the school's 8:1 student to teacher ratio, and the strong partnership between the school and parents, lead to graduates who are academically well-prepared, thoughtful, motivated and self-confident.

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The St. Austin School 1755 Des Peres Road • St. Louis (314) 580-2802 • www.saintaustinschool.org The St. Austin School is a small pre-K through 8th grade school devoted to a classical academic program in the Catholic tradition. At The St. Austin School, parents know their children are in good hands. Experienced and dedicated teachers work to instill in each child a love for learning and the skills of critical thinking and careful reading. A strong academic tradition, including Latin, Spanish, music and art prepare the students to succeed and excel in secondary schools of the highest caliber. Small class sizes enable teachers to know their students as individuals and to maximize their inherent gifts.

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Twin Oaks Christian School 1230-A Big Bend Road • Ballwin (636) 861-1901 • www.twinoakschristianschool.org Cathy Jones, Head of the School A well-rounded student deserves a well-rounded school. Twin Oaks Christian School is committed to providing a strong, accredited, balanced education with a Biblical perspective. Their teachers and staff are devoted to developing all aspects of the character—academic, emotional, physical, spiritual—in each of their students. Children ages 3 through 8th grade receive private school education, fine arts instruction, physical education, Spanish instruction, a competitive athletics program and extracurricular activities at their conveniently located (141 and Big Bend) campus. Come visit their Open House on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 PM.

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Robert P. Rothenberg, DDS

49 National Way • Manchester • 636.391.6990 • www.rothenbergdds.com Robert Rothenberg, DDS, went into the dental profession because of his desire to help people and make them happier and healthier. Since 1973, Dr. Rothenberg has been serving West County. He received his dental degree from Washington University School of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the World Clinical Laser Institute. His family-friendly office offers a full range of dentistry services for patients of all ages, including Lumineers, Snap-On-Smile, laser-assisted periodontal therapy, cosmetic tooth-colored fillings, one appointment crowns, implants, extractions of wisdom teeth, root canals, and minor orthodontics. The office makes use of cutting-edge technology and pain-free laser procedures for all aspects of treatment; in fact, 95% of treatment does not require use of anesthesia! Emergencies are welcome and insurance is accepted. “Today it is possible for me to contour, brighten, shade, fill in, align, and even replace teeth with amazing new products and techniques,” says Dr. Rothenberg. Now celebrating over 40 years, anyone who has concerns about dental health, Dr. Rothenberg and his staff do it all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Seema Rao, MD

BJC MediCal Group-assoCiated internists 3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 227A • St. Louis, MO 314.996.7800 • www.bjcmedicalgroup.org Seema Rao, MD is a board-certified physician at Associated Internists. As a primary care physician, she provides wellwoman exams, sick visits, physicals and minor office procedures. She has a special interest in managing diabetes, hypertension and asthma. “When I practice medicine, I recognize that there are several ways to approach a problem,” says Dr. Rao. “I listen to patients to find a treatment that will effectively treat their condition and make the patient feel comfortable.” Dr. Rao earned her medical degree from the School of Medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, and completed her residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Associated Internists is conveniently located on campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center which allows Dr. Rao to send patients to trusted specialists if the need arises.

Alexander Bien, MD, FACS

BJC MediCal Group-Midwest ear speCialists 3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 380C • St. Louis, MO 314.996.4192 • www.bjcmedicalgroup.org/MidwestEar Alexander Bien, MD, specializes in treating children and adults with hearing loss, or chronic ear infections and skull base tumors such as acoustic neuromas. Dr. Bien offers surgical services such as repair of tympanic membrane perforations, middle ear surgery, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored devices. Dr. Bien is board-certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in neurotology and otolaryngology. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, and then completed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Bien fulfilled his clinical fellowship in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery at the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles. Most recently, he practiced at the University of Missouri Health System. Dr. Bien works closely with the audiologists at Midwest Ear Specialists to offer diagnostic testing, hearing aid fittings and hearing protection services. Located in an updated, spacious suite at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, the practice is dedicated to helping patients feel their best and regain a positive quality of life.

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Christopher Kling, M.D.

Town CenTer DermaTology 16759 Main Street, Suite 201 • Wildwood • 636.821.1661 • towncenterderm.com Christopher Kling, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for adults and also in pediatric dermatology. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons. “I enjoy helping people of all ages, utilizing both my interpersonal and surgical skills,” Dr. Kling said. “I especially enjoy getting to know the entire family, as all ages have something to gain from my expertise in the treatment of many different skin problems like acne, warts, eczema, rosacea, changing moles or skin cancer.” Practicing in a state-of-the-art facility hidden in the heart of the Wildwood Town Center, Dr. Kling is experienced in the latest cosmetic treatments, including BOTOX® and fillers like Juvederm XC for unwanted wrinkles and sclerotherapy or laser treatments for unwanted leg veins. An in-office medical aesthetician performs microdermabrasion, facials and chemical peels to help reverse the signs of aging and now offers a new noninvasive skin tightening treatment called Exilis® which has no downtime and is a more conservative alternative to plastic surgery that can be used to treat sagging skin areas of the face, neck or body. Dr. Kling has an excellent bedside manner, and as the father of three young children, is great with kids. Every member of the family receives prompt, professional care with a compassionate, personalized touch.

John McGurk, MD

BJC MediCal Group-internal MediCine SpeCialiStS 3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 387C • St. Louis, MO 314.996.5900 • www.bjcmedicalgroup.org John McGurk, MD, provides adult patients with anything from physicals to management of chronic and acute medical conditions to well-woman exams. Also unique to his practice, Dr. McGurk is committed to seeing his patients when they are hospitalized at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Dr. McGurk earned his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and graduated in the top 25 percent of his class. He continued his training with an internal medicine residency at Washington University/ Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This experience at Barnes-Jewish Hospital prepared him to manage complex medical problems and coordinate with a variety of specialists. In his medical practice, Dr. McGurk believes that less is more. Often, a lifestyle change or watchful waiting is all that is necessary to manage a medical condition. Rather than overloading on medications or extensive testing, Dr. McGurk tries his best to help patients understand medical conditions and even participate in medical decision-marking.

Sunitha Sequeira, MD

BJC MediCal Group- Ballas eNT CoNsulTaNTs 3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 351C • St. Louis, MO 314.996.4790 • ww.bjcmedicalgroup.org/BallasENT Sunitha Sequeira, MD, is the newest otolaryngologist to join Ballas ENT Consultants. Dr. Sequeira has many special interests which include pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, hearing loss/ ear surgery, salivary gland surgery, treatment of sinus and nasal disorders and thyroid/parathyroid surgery. Dr. Sequeira partners with the audiologists at Ballas ENT Consultants to offer diagnostic testing, hearing aid fittings and hearing protection services for both adults and children. Dr. Sequeira earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Washington University School of Medicine. Patients can see Dr. Sequeira in two convenient locations, on the campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center or in Sunset Hills.

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Joseph A. Muccini, MD

MidAMericA Skin HeAltH & VitAlity center 222 South Woods Mill Road, Suite 475N • Chesterfield 314.878.0600 www.MidAmericaSkin.com MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center is a state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology practice located in Chesterfield, MO, which strives to help patients understand and treat their medical skin conditions (skin health), as well as learn about lifestyle choices and cosmetic products/services that can help keep skin looking youthful (skin vitality). MidAmerica’s owner, Dr. Joseph A. Muccini, is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 20 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology. Complementing his medical expertise, Muccini offers many cosmetic services and procedures, including non-invasive skin-tightening Ultherapy® treatments, PEARL® and PEARL® Fractional Laser texturing, noninvasive Cold Laser fat reduction, and Laser/IPL reduction of wrinkles, sun damage, spider veins, and excess hair, among others. He also features premier cosmetic dermatology products including Botox®, Juvéderm®, Radiesse®, Belotero®, Dysport®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Latisse®, colore science®, Epionce®, and Clarisonic®. The company’s full-time aesthetician provides chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, waxing, and other services. Dr. Muccini has been active in the development and use of technologies and techniques to evaluate human skin pathologies and cosmetic characteristics, and has authored numerous articles on the subject. He holds undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University and Columbia University, respectively, and underwent postgraduate medical training at Harvard teaching hospitals Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women’s, Boston Children’s, Beth Israel, and Deaconess. He also completed an internship in general surgery, fellowship and residency in dermatology, and a fellowship in cosmetic surgery. Muccini is a member of the AAD, ASDS, AMA, Missouri Dermatological Society, and St. Louis Dermatological Society, where he has served as president.

Thomas Wright, M.D., FACP, RVT

Dr. Wright 3449 Pheasant Meadow Dr. • Suite 100 • O’Fallon • www.LaserLipoAndVeins.com • 636-397-4012 Laser Lipo And Vein Center, a medical practice that comprehensively treats all manifestations of vein disease from varicose veins to spider veins, enables patients to say goodbye to unsightly, unhealthy veins. “Symptoms such as leg swelling, tenderness, restlessness and fatigue are often caused by vein disease,” Dr. Wright said. “Many people with these symptoms are unaware that they are part of circulation problems that can lead to serious medical issues.” Dr Wright also performs tumescent liposuction to sculpt away stubborn fat that wont respond to diet and exercise. Tumescent liposuction is the safest and gentlest liposuction and uses only local anesthesia. Dr Wright was trained by the inventor of tumescent liposuction, Dr Klein. The procedure is done in office without risk or cost of general anesthesia or a facility fee. Consultations for liposuction are free.

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Dr. Carol Bergmann, Au.D.

Hearing HealtH Care Center Ellisville • Richmond Heights • St. Charles • 636.391.9622 • www.hearinghealthcare.org Hearing Health Care Center utilizes the latest technology to provide the best in hearing care. Family-owned-andoperated for over 15 years by Dr. Carol Bergmann, an audiologist, and her daughter, Dr. Alison Benner, the Center provides comprehensive audiological testing for individuals ages 3 and older. Hearing aid screenings, evaluations, fittings and post-fitting counseling also are provided. Hearing Health Care Center has relationships with multiple hearing aid manufacturers, allowing for a wide array of devices that are available in various sizes and circuit options. Each patient receives the optimal hearing aid for his/her needs. The newest is the Lyric – a completely invisible, extended-wear device that can be worn while showering, sleeping and exercising. The Center is stocked with information and supplies for hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. Each patient receives personalized treatment from an on-staff audiologist. Dr. Carol Bergmann, Dr. Alison Benner, Dr. Melissa Kelly and Dr. Jayma Proctor have their doctorate in audiology. Dr. Benner is a board certified audiologist. Caring how you hear, and working with you until you are satisfied is their goal. “We are changing lives one at a time,” said Bergmann.

Matthew E. Worth, D.C., D.A.C.N.B., F.A.C.F.N.

Missouri Brain & spine 1525 Bowles Ave., Suite C • Fenton 636.343.5500 www.mobrainandspine.com Matthew E. Worth, D.C., D.A.C.N.B., F.A.C.F.N. serves as a functional neurologist at Missouri Brain & Spine and is one of only 650 functional neurologists worldwide. “Functional neurology is one of the most rapidly emerging branches in the field of neurology and neurological rehabilitation,” said Dr. Worth, noting that treatment by a functional neurologist was responsible for NHL player Sydney Crosby’s timely return to hockey and enabled many of our Olympic athletes to compete in Sochi. Missouri Brain & Spine is a multi-disciplinary brain rehabilitation center that combines evidence-based diagnostics with leading edge technologies and treatments to quickly help improve the quality of life of patients suffering from varying levels of neurological, cognitive, behavioral, emotional and physical impairments; secondary injuries; infections; degeneration; inflammation; metabolic disorders and developmental delays. “We combine the latest research-backed examinations with broad-based diagnostic testing that is performed in office,” Dr. Worth said. “Our integrated, evidence-based approach to diagnostics enables us to fully assess neurological function and cognition and pinpoint brain impairments that may be responsible for limiting function and cognition. With the information from these diagnostics, we can establish a baseline for neurological performance in a basis for secondary testing and evaluations. Once completed, we utilize the diagnostic information to prepare a treatment plan and establish milestones at which to gauge the patient’s progress.” Missouri Brain & Spine’s patient base includes athletes suffering from short- and longterm effects of concussion, elderly individuals dealing with physical and cognitive function decline, military members with PTSD and children with mild to severe cognitive or neurological disorders. Other conditions treated include acute and chronic pain syndromes, spinal disorders such as disc bulges and hernias, movement disorders, migraine headaches and sports injuries. For patients’ convenience, Missouri Brain & Spine features a comprehensive neurorehabilitation department, vestibular and electro-diagnostic laboratories, physical and occupational rehabilitation departments, an onsite radiology suite and laboratory services.

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Dr. Lauren Hendrix, DC, MS

West County spine & Joint ChiropraCtiC CliniC 355 Ozark Trail Drive, Suite 9 • Ellisville 636.394.2225 www.westcospineandjoint.com Dr. Lauren Hendrix, owner of West County Spine & Joint Clinic, is a chiropractor who knows firsthand the value and the impact of the services she provides. “As a competitive distance runner and triathlete from age 14 on, chiropractic care enabled me to compete at a high level without much pain and injury,” said the West County native, a former Marquette High School runner and collegiate athlete. “These experiences helped fuel my passion to help others lead healthy, active, pain-free lifestyles for as long as they desire.” After earning a degree in exercise science and psychology at DePauw University, “Dr. Lauren” attended Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield where she earned a master’s degree in sports rehabilitation and certification in the Graston Technique, a method for treating soft tissue injuries. Now in practice for four years, Dr. Lauren and her team of specialists treat patients of every age with chiropractic adjustments. They tailor each person’s treatment to individual symptoms and use advanced, research-proven and safe techniques to achieve rapid results. Preventing injuries before they occur is a top priority. Committed to making a lasting impact on the health and wellness of her community, Dr. Lauren is one of the most visible sports injury specialists in West County. She is part of the Women’s Sports Medicine Initiative, coaches cross country at Marquette High, and not only helps others prepare to compete but competes herself. She supports many local events and with her staff works to raise funds for the Make-AWish Foundation. Whatever an individual’s athletic, fitness or healthcare goals, Dr. Lauren and her team are ready and qualified to provide the chiropractic services required for success.

Damon Hays, D.P.M.

Hays Foot & ankle Center 8067 Mexico Rd • St. Peters, 63376 • 636.379.2272 • www.haysfootandankle.com Hays Foot & Ankle Center is the medical practice of Dr. Damon Hays, board qualified podiatrist in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. “We are a podiatric medical practice treating children and adults, providing comprehensive foot care to our patients”, said Dr. Hays, a native of St. Louis. “This includes everything from routine and diabetic footcare, the crafting of custom orthotics and, if necessary, surgery.” As a premier provider of podiatric services, Hays Foot & Ankle Center is a patient practice deeply committed to delivering a level of care that surpasses patient expectations. Hays Foot & Ankle has two locations and both are at street level with parking in front. Our southwest office is located at 2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122, 636.825.3360.

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Max Benzaquen, M.D.

The headache cenTer 224 S. Woods Mill Road, Suite 290 South B • Chesterfield • 636.368.9014 Max P. Benzaquen, M.D., is a neurologist with Board certifications in neurology, headache medicine and vascular neurology. He specializes in the treatment of headaches for pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. At The Headache Center, Dr. Benzaquen treats patients with migraines, acute and chronic; cluster headaches; face and cranial neuralgias; and other headache syndromes, primary and secondary. His patients receive a comprehensive diagnosis and personalized treatment and are educated on headaches and facial pain. Dr. Benzaquen has been trained at Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University in New York, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the University of Berlin in Germany and the University of Geneva in Switzerland. He currently is a member of the Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, and the American Headache Association. For eight consecutive years, Dr. Benzaquen was named to the “Best Doctors in America” list.

Alex Vayman, Pharm.D.

The Medicine Shoppe pharMacy 105-B Four Seasons Shopping Center • Chesterfield 314.469.7171 www.medicineshoppe.com/1965 The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Chesterfield wants to care for the total health and well-being of its customers. Alex Vayman, Pharm.D., and partner Jerry Callahan opened The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in 2010, with the goal to enhance patient care through customer service and exclusive services. “I knew that there was a need for an independent pharmacy in the community that has a level of customer service that could not be matched,” Alex said. By taking the time to get to know each customer individually, Alex and his staff are dedicated and eager to care for their community and its people with friendly, accessible services. To show its commitment, The Medicine Shoppe offers a unique array of programs such as free mailing and delivery of prescriptions seven days a week, immunizations, free adult calcium supplements and children’s vitamins, and the Medicine Shoppe Advantage discount program. With its recent expansion, the store offers an extensive selection of gifts, over-the-counter medicines, and durable medical equipment. Taking medicine no longer has to leave a bad taste in your mouth. A distinctive service the Medicine Shoppe offers is personalized human and veterinarian compounds in forms of gels or creams, liquids, lozenges and even lollipops. Pharmacists can add flavoring to improve a medicine’s taste, prepare formulations without dyes or preservatives, or prepare liquid suspensions for those who can’t swallow a pill. The Medicine Shoppe offers patients a wide variety of detailed, up-to-date information covering a vast spectrum of health conditions, illnesses, treatments and drug references in the online Wellness Center. The Wellness Library contains information on nutrition, fitness, weight control and safety so the patient gets well and stays healthy. *The Medicine Shoppe accepts all third-party insurance including Medicaid and Medicare and works with patients that do not have insurance so cost does not impede their ability to be healthy.

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IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN FARM

Rombach family celebrates 100 years of farming in West County By DAN FOX tive orange squash became the Rombach’s three-person act, with Jeannie meeting and Magdelena, Karl’s wife, who Maggie said dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com focus in the late 60s and early 70s, accord- directing the busloads of children upon was a prolific and proficient chef, always For a few weeks out of the year, Rom- ing to Chip and his wife, Marcia. arrival to the farm; Maggie talking to the cooked several basketfuls of food for the bachs Farm is pretty hard to miss. “They used to line up by the busload and kids about the growing process of green family to enjoy – well almost always. Located off of Old Olive Street Road fill that whole field,” Marcia said. beans and corn; and Rosemary speaking to “The river was up, and there was a little in Chesterfield, the farm changes colors Maggie Rombach, Emil’s wife, said the the kids out in the pumpkin fields. slough between the farm and the cabin, and from green to orange each fall as the yearly wives of Emil, Norman and Walter helped Maggie said she had always wanted to it was flooded,” Maggie said. pumpkin crop is harvested and put on dis- their husbands with the farm. Rosemary, be a teacher, but never had the money for Magdelena directed the family on exactly play. This year, as the leaves change color Norman’s wife, and Jeannie, Walter’s college. The tours and educating children how to place the food in their boat to ferry to match the burgeoning pumpkin crop, the wife, along with Maggie led school tours about the farm and its crops gave Maggie a it across the river, giving specific orders to Rombach family business is preparing to through the pumpkin patch. taste of the teaching experience. her kids as they arranged the baskets. But celebrate a special event: its 100after stowing the food on the boat, year anniversary. Magdelena had a little problem. Norman “Chip” Rombach said “She got everybody all organized, the 100-year claim isn’t a centennial got ready to go, and then she wouldn’t celebration of the family’s current get in the boat,” Maggie said. Refuspumpkin farm, which was started ing to cross the river, Magdelena during World War II. Instead it is returned home after seeing the food a recognition of the family’s 100safely across the waters. year history of farming in the West “We had lots of good times,” County area. Maggie said. “The three guys, Emil, Karl Rombach, Chip’s grandfather, Norman and Wally, always got along, started the family farming business and the three wives, me, Jeannie and in 1914 in the Creve Coeur area. An Rosie, always got along. We worked Illinois baker, Karl moved west to hard – we worked our butts off, but Missouri to work the ground. Folwe had fun.” lowing Karl, several generations of Though it continues to persevere, the family have worked RombachRombachs Farm has suffered its owned land in West St. Louis County. share of hardships. Norman Rombach, Chip’s father, As can be said with almost every was Karl’s eighth child and one business, residence and piece of propof 10 siblings. All of Karl’s kids erty affected by it, the Great Flood of worked a Rombach Farm at one 1993 was devastating for the farm. time or another, according to Chip, The floodwaters ruined a substantial but Norman, along with his brothportion of the farm’s structures and ers Emil and Walter, worked the equipment, although Chip said the current Rombach farm after Karl most important equipment had been passed away in 1957. The farm also moved out of harm’s way. has prospered under the care of Nor“A year later, I was still finding stuff man’s children: Jeff, Sue (Olendorff), in the field that had floated out of the Steve and Chip. barn,” Chip said. The family acquired the land Unfortunately, the flood’s biggest where the farm currently sits in 1943, Back row, from left: Rosemary’s brother Herman (Santos) and Chip Rombach. Front row, from left: Emil, impact on Rombachs farm was yet Walter and Norman Rombach (All photos courtesy of the Rombach family) but pumpkins weren’t originally its to come. Later that year, Rosemary main product. The farm specialized passed away at the age of 66. Chip in cantaloupe, watermelon and sweet corn; It was Rosemary who originally started “I loved it,” she said. “That’s the one attributed her death to the stress caused by the latter of which Chip said the farm was the farm’s roadside market, selling beans, thing I missed when I got to the point the flood. famous for – almost as famous as it has corn and pumpkin, which ultimately led to where I couldn’t do it anymore.” In the year following the flood, the silt become for its pumpkins. the orange squash’s popularity at the farm. The three wives did their share of dirty and nutrients deposited on the property “The pumpkin crop was real small at that Maggie said the tours started when two work, too. Maggie said she and Jeannie left the farm with one of the best pumpkin time,” Chip said. “And then the schools teachers from Webster Groves, who used worked together at a local bank, but would crops it has ever had, almost as if the land started coming out during the 60s, 70s and to shop at the Rombach’s roadside market, spend time at the farm cultivating soy- was giving a final send-off to Rosemary for 80s, and that really drew the attention out showed interest in the crop and wanted to beans, planting crops and grubbing-out the years she had devoted to it. here.” show their students. sweet potatoes. “The pumpkins were the most vibrant “This was nothing out here but farm “Rosie said, ‘bring them out,’” Maggie Although the work was hard, the family orange. It was like they were glowing,” ground,” he added noting that the Hal- said. “She used to take them out into the had their share of fun and created many Marcia said. loween and fall displays that have become field to show them how things grow. A lot fond memories. Maggie recalled a time The farm has experienced other farea backdrop for generations of childhood of city kids didn’t know how things grew when Norman, Emil, Walter and all their wells since. photographs came later. or where they came from.” brothers and sisters headed to a small cabin In 1994, Jeannie passed away due to The schools were the reason the distincThe tours eventually expanded into a the family owned for a little relaxation. health complications. Norman, Emil,

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PLACES STAGES St. Louis recently hosted Cheers!, its sixth annual gala benefiting the organization’s Education and Artistic Programs. This year’s cabaret-themed event, held on August 11 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood, raised $94,500, surpassing all previous fundraising records.

PEOPLE Ballwin resident Amy Wessel has been promoted to associate vice president at CannonDesign, a St. Louis architectural design firm. Wessel

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With more than 10 years of experience in planning and strategic and operations consulting, Wessel works on the firm’s Healthcare Advisory Services team. ••• Amitech Solutions Inc., an information management and business analytics consulting firm located in Creve Coeur, has added Gretchen Harman as director of marketing. Harman has more than 18 years of marketing and communications experience.

AWARDS AND HONORS Attorney Patrick Chavez, of Ballwin, has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® for the St. Louis area. A graduate of the Washington University School of

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Law, Chavez was named for Product Liability Defense. He serves as group leader for the eDiscovery & Information Management group at Williams Venker & Chavez Sanders LLC. ••• Payne Family Homes, based in Olivette, has been named a TORCH Award winner by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. Businesses and charities who apply for TORCH Awards are evaluated for their commitment to customer service through exceptional standards for ethical business practices.

presentation by SCORE on marketing strategies for small business owners, on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6-7 p.m. at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood, 2645 Generations Dr., in the multi-purpose room. The event is free and open to the public; online registration is requested at wildwoodbusinessassociation.com ••• The West County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Government Affairs & Transportation Forum on Friday, Sept. 19, from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Parkway Administration Center, 455 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Featured speakers include Parkway School District Superintendent Dr. Keith Marty and Dr. Eric Knost, the new Rockwood School District superintendent. Members may register at westcountychamber.com; non-members should contact the chamber at 230-9900 or email Deb Pinson at dpinson@westcountychamber.com.

EVENTS AND NETWORKING The Wildwood Business Association hosts a business workshop, featuring a

McKelvey Homes ribbon cutting McKelvey Homes recently held a ribbon cutting at its display home at The Enclave at Lucerne, McKelvey’s newest West County community comprised of nine homes. The neighborhood is located off Kehrs Mill Road between Holloway and Clarkson roads in Ballwin.

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Com mu n it y Event s BENEFITS Blackout Melanoma hosts the fifth annual Beca’s Five (5K) at 8 a.m. (packet pickup at 7 a.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Tremayne Shelter at Creve Coeur Park. Blackout Melanoma is a nonprofit that educates, advocates and provides resources to secure a generation free of melanoma. For more information or to register, visit blackoutmelanoma.org. ••• Bingo is hosted by Holy Infant Knights of Columbus at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Holy Infant. There is a minimum $50 payout per game, and the $20 admission includes 15 games of Bingo (nine cards per game) and drinks including beer, soda, wine and water. Sandwiches and snacks are available for purchase. Adults only please. For more information, contact jonmaj@charter.net. ••• The annual New OutLook Pioneers Golf Tournament tees off Monday, Sept. 22 at the Sunset Hills Golf Course at 13366 West Watson Road. The tournament begins at 11 a.m. and benefits Circle of Concern. For more information, call 458-3790. ••• Donations and volunteers are needed for an annual Diabetes Yard Sale, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Wren Hollow Elementary, 655 Wren Ave. in Ballwin. Donations are accepted from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 to raise money for a cure for diabetes. Items for sale include new and used clothing, shoes, books, household goods, toys and more. For more information or to volunteer call (314) 8534641 or email choskins01@earthlink.net.

FAMILY AND KIDS Rockwood Parents as Teachers presents Vehicle Day from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at St. Louis Community College at Wildwood. Vehicles on display include a school bus, motorcycle, emergency vehicles, construction equipment and more. There is a $5 fee per family. For more information,

email rogersbarbara@rockwood.k12.mo.us. ••• The Faust Heritage Festival is held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21 in Faust Park. The event features dozens of activities including crafts, hay rides, carousel rides, music and food. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 4-12. For more information, visit stlouisco.com/parks. ••• Girls in the Know offers a four-week speaker series for mothers and daughters (ages 9-13) from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 10 and Oct. 18 at Holy Infant Church in Ballwin. The series educates pre-teens on topics like bullying, safety, self-esteem, friendships, exercise and more. To reserve a seat, visit girlsintheknow.org or call (314) 343-4545. Girls in the Know also will be offered at The Fulton School on Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 14 and 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 458-6888. ••• The Pointe at Ballwin Commons open house is from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. This free day of play for kids of all ages includes complimentary use of fitness facilities such as the indoor track, strength and cardio equipment, a gymnasium, indoor pool, kids activity center, and classes including spinning, yoga and water aerobics. For more information, visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• Fall Hayrides and campfires are offered by the City of Ellisville Department of Parks and Recreation from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 25 through Oct. 16 at the Bussmann Shelter in the back of Bluebird Park. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents. For more information, call 227-7508 or visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• Volunteers of the St. Louis Astronomical Society will be on hand at Fussner Field, 910 Hazelfalls Drive in Manchester on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. for a free telescope viewing session. Registration is required by calling 391-6326, ext. 400. Children are welcome, but must be accom-

panied by an adult. Restrooms are not available at Fussner Field. ••• St. Louis Night Out has been established as Tuesday, Oct. 7 by The St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association. Communities throughout West County will be celebrated with block parties and special events. For more on local Night Out events, residents are urged to visit their municipality’s website. ••• The city of Des Peres hosts a Fall Festival from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. The free festival includes Bluegrass music, hayrides, pumpkin races and a showing of the Disney film “Frozen.” Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and coolers, but glass bottles are not permitted. Concessions are also available for purchase through 8 p.m., courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 313. For more information, call 8356150 or visit desperesmo.org. ••• The city of Ballwin’s Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual family hayride with start times at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Castlewood State Park. The tour winds through the woods and ends up on the banks of the Meramec River. Diner is served under the stars, followed by a bonfire and entertainment until 9 p.m. To register, visit ballwin. mo.us. ••• The city of Town & Country hosts a Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, with most activities in the area east of the intersection of Mason and Clayton roads. The event includes pony rides at Longview Farm Park from 4-6 p.m., restaurant and sponsor booths, a pumpkin patch, crafts for children, bounce houses at Principia, and fireworks at dark. For more information, visit town-andcountry.org.

LIVE PERFORMANCES The rockabilly hit “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is performed at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays through Sept. 21 at Dramatic License Productions in Chesterfield Mall. This musical is the adults-only story of a wayward stripper, Pippi, pursued by her

marker-sniffing, combustible boyfriend, who hides out in a trailer park called Armadillo Acres. Tickets are $28 general admission, $25 seniors 60-plus, and $20 for groups, active military and students. For tickets, call 821-1746 or visit dramaticlicenseproductions.org. ••• A free Autumn Acoustics Concert featuring is The Scott Laytham & Karl “Trickee” Holmes Duo from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 in Schroeder Park, complete with bonfires. This event is for ages 21 and over. IDs will be checked. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring chairs. Beverages and food can also be brought into the park. ••• Chesterfield’s annual Backstoppalooza fundraiser concert if from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. The concert benefits the Backstoppers Inc., an organization that provides immediate financial aid and other support to the families of Police Officers and Firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty. Proceeds from ticket, food, beverage and T-shirt sales go directly to Backstoppers. Entertainment includes Dog’s Breakfast at 5:00 p.m. followed by Silver Bullet STL at 6:30 p.m and Big Love at 8:30 pm. West Newsmagazine joins the city of Chesterfield, Grey Eagle Distributing and St. Luke’s Hospital in sponsoring this event. For more information, visit chesterfield.mo.us.

SPECIAL INTEREST The Girlfriends’ Guide to Financial Savvy is from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Edward Jones Auditorium, 12555 Manchester Road. Guests can enjoy complimentary cocktails and light hors d’ouevres while getting tips from industry experts. RSVP by Sept. 18 to (314) 9511508 or sprewitt@hsmo.org. ••• The city of Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department hosts a trip to Hermann from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The first stop is at Hermannhof Winery, where guests can sample wines and juices and take a self-guided tour before lunch at the Inn at Hermannhof. The last stop is a tour of bratwurst processing. To register, visit ballwin.mo.us. •••

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The city of Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department and Xenon International Academy host Glamour Gals from 10 a.m.noon on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at The Pointe. Participants receive facials, manicures, hairstyling and makeup. Participants must be 60 or older. To register, visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• Area vendors will serve delicious lunch specials during Food Truck Feasts from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 and Oct. 24 at Chesterfield City Hall. Most trucks accept cash or credit, but some require cash. The average cost is $6-$9. For more information, visit chesterfield.mo.us. ••• The First Baptist Church of Ellisville hosts Church in the Park at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 28 at the Bluebird Park Amphitheater. Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic lunches. For more information, call 227-1383 or visit www.fbcellisville.org. ••• The Tour de Wildwood cycling event in association with the Missouri Bike Foundation is on Sunday, Oct. 5. Short and long routes, of 28 and 45 miles, respectively are available. Riders will enjoy a fully sagged ride, SAG stops with refreshments, lunch after the ride, and a complimentary T-shirt with ride registration. Registration and details online at mobikefed.org/2014TourDeWildwood. ••• A Moonlight 5K Walk/Run is from 9 p.m.-midnight on Saturday, Oct. 11. The walk begins at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. Runners can enjoy the

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Big Chief brings food fresh from the backyard garden to the table By SUZANNE CORBETT When Stephanie Mulholland, co-owner of the Historic Big Chief,decided to grow her business, she did so literally. Mulholland planted a garden behind the restaurant to save money and to add garden freshness to Big Chief’s menu. She calls gardening her second passion. “The thought came when I was doing invoicing and realized I had spent over $100 in fresh basil in one month. That’s when I decided I could grow my own basil for about $1,” Mulholland said. After two growing seasons Mulholland now plants five different types of basil along with an array of produce, from spring/summer crops such as tomatoes, kale, lettuce and peppers to fall crops such as potatoes, greens and winter squash. Vegetables and herbs have become the catalyst for Big Chief’s seasonable menu, debuting each spring and fall. “We’ve grown into our menu,” Mulholland said. “We do a spring/summer and a fall/winter menu.” She said some customers can’t wait for summer to end and the fall/winter menu, which rolls out Oct. 1, to begin. Featured during cooler weather are stick-to-your-ribs spe-

The Historic Big Chief

17352 Manchester Road • Wildwood 636-458-3200 www.bigchiefstl.com 4-10 p.m., Monday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; Limited menu from 10 p.m.-12 am, Friday -Saturday

cialties such as Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Fried Steak. Of course, certain Big Chief menu classics are available year-round, along with Saturday garden specials prepared by Big Chief chefs based on what is harvested that day. “With all the tomatoes and peppers in the garden the chefs have featured homemade stuffed peppers, fresh bruschetta and Caprese salads. A few weeks back we made fried green tomatoes and kale chips,” Mulholland said. No matter the season, Big Chief’s signature items are a solid selection of entrees, pasta, sandwiches, pizza and salads. Dishes feature smoked meats such as pork, chicken and prime rib and made-from-scratch sides, dressings and sauces. “We use cherry wood to gently smoke our meats and make all our own sauces and dressings every day. We’re very proud of that,” said Chef John Fox who, as co-owner, oversees the menu from starters to desserts. “Our most popular starters are our jumbo wings,” Fox said. Smoked Brisket and the Smoked Pork Chop, which is deli“They’re not your average wings. They’re big wings that are cately smoked and brushed with a savory apricot jalapeno smoked then flash fried and sauced how you like them.” glaze. Big Chief’s Smoked Jumbo Wings can be tossed with The Smoked Beef Brisket Horseshoe plate stacks crisp buffalo sauce; however, consider trying the chipotle bar- French fries with Chef Fox’s 12-hour smoked brisket, becue sauce or the teriyaki with pickled ginger and pine- drizzled with chipotle barbecue sauce and served with apple glaze. Other great in-house sauces featured on Big baked beans and cole slaw. Chief dishes include the roasted garlic cream sauce, which Menu items are paired with beer suggestions, reflectdrapes the three-cheese Stuffed Baby Portabellas and the ing the 12 brews on tap, nine of which are locally brewed. wasabi ranch dressing dip paired with lightly breaded Non-beer drinkers can check out Big Chief’s wine list. fried green beans. “We’re hosting a garden party wine tasting on Sept. 17 Pomodoro tomato sauce is coupled with the garlic from 6-8 p.m.,” said Mulholland. “You can tour the garden, cream to make Toasted Lasagna, a one-of-a-kind dish that sample wines and then vote for your favorites. We want has become a house specialty. customer feedback on what they like because that’s what Ranking high among customer favorites are the Chief’s will make it on the menu.”

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Electric ERIC'S ELECTRIC - Licensed, Bonded and Insured: Service upgrades, fans, can lights, switches, outlets, basements, code violations fixed, we do it all. Emergency calls & back up generators. No job too small. Competitively priced. Free Estimates. Just call 636-262-5840. The FAN Guy - Trained & experienced tradesman available for light electrical services: ceiling fans, installation & repairs, new outlets/switches, attic fans/ lighting. Fair, dependable & honest. Call Paul 636-734-8402.

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HIRING IMMEDIATELY HIRING IMMEDIATELY qualified appointments. Local growing company looking for results-oriented individuals Local growing company looking for results to assist clients in qualified appointments. o securing Permanent Part-Time oriented individuals to assist clients in securing o Paid Training • Permanent Part-Time • Flexible Hours qualified appointments. o Hourly wage plus performance bonus • Paid Training • Work at home opportunity o Flexible Hours Permanent Part-Time • Hourly wage plus performance bonus • Must have computer, internet and o Work at home opportunity Paid Training dedicated land line o Must have computer, internet and dedicated land line Hourly wage plus performance bonus Flexible Hours Work at home opportunity Must have computer, internet and dedicated land line

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