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God and Jerusalem Who would have thought that God and Jerusalem would become controversial issues at this year’s Democratic National Convention? Previous Democratic Party platforms had mentioned God and referred to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. After both were initially missing from this year’s platform, someone apparently realized that this was likely to raise questions about Democrats that they could ill afford to have raised in an election year. So the convention faced a vote on whether to restore God and Jerusalem to their party’s platform. Rather than risk a roll-call vote from the delegates, the chair called for a voice vote. The voice vote sounded too close to call, but the chair called it anyway, ruling that those wanting God and Jerusalem restored had the necessary two-thirds vote. This added an element of farce to the proceedings, but politicians are usually hardened against any sense of shame. More was involved than a passing tempest in a teapot. Democrats were already politically vulnerable on the issue of not respecting religious freedom, because of the Obama administration’s heavy-handed forcing of Catholic institutions to finance contraception, against their own religious principles. Jerusalem raised very different questions. In the real world, there is no question that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. That is where their national government is located. But in the murky world of international politics – and especially in the never-never land of the mythical “Middle East peace process” – the Palestinians’ demand that Jerusalem be their capital has made liberals in general, and the Obama administration in particular, skittish about recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Nothing that would call attention to Obama’s policies toward Israel is likely to quiet the fears of Jewish voters in America, especially as it regards the threat of a nuclear Iran, whose leaders have openly and repeatedly proclaimed their desire to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. From the beginning, Barack Obama has tried to downplay the threat of a nuclear Iran. At one time he said dismissively that Iran was just “a small country.” In fact, Iran is physically larger than Japan, and its current population is slightly

larger than what the population of Japan was when the Japanese dealt a devastating blow to the United States with its attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. A nuclear Iran can do a lot more damage to Israel than the Japanese did to the United States. Moreover, it is well on its way to being able to produce more than the two bombs that were enough to force Japan to surrender in 1945. Israel is in a desperate situation – and there is no way that Barack Obama does not know that. Of all the authors whose books about Barack Obama have flooded the market, Dinesh D’Souza has shown the best grasp of Obama’s strange ideological view of the world. Based on that understanding, D’Souza said two years ago: “I predict that even as Iran develops the full capacity to build nuclear weapons, Obama will do little or nothing to stop it.” As for the possibility that Israel will “launch airstrikes to disable the Iranian nuclear facilities,” D’Souza said, “I predict the Obama administration will do its best to prevent Israel from taking any such action.” That is what Obama is doing to this very moment. He has even taken the unconscionable step of revealing to the world Israel’s secret arrangements with Azerbaijan to provide a refueling place for its planes going to or returning from an airstrike on Iran. Dinesh D’Souza has no crystal ball. But you don’t need a crystal ball to predict Barack Obama’s hostile attitude toward Israel, despite all of Obama’s lofty words saying the opposite. All you need to know is the man’s ideological history and the long line of ideologues who have helped him shape that ideology. These include Professor Edward Said, spokesman for Palestinian terrorists, under whom Obama studied at Columbia University. The question of Jerusalem at the Democrats’ convention threatened to open a can of worms that Barack Obama cannot afford to have opened, least of all in an election year. © 2012 Creators.com

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for the future. No doubt there are plans. It will be interesting to try to understand To the Editor: the rationale that will be given as to the I am writing this today as I reflect on the failed promises and if we can still be proud past week (Republican National Conven- Americans with other countries who had tion) and looking toward the coming week been our allies prior to the past four years. (Democratic National Convention). I am an American and at this point in I am an American. time I am free to speak my thoughts. I am a daughter. I have read articles in our liberal reportI am a sister. ing papers that people have been arrested I am a sister-in-law. for saying what they believe. I am an I am a wife. American and I pray daily that our freeI am a mother. doms are not taken from us. I am a mother-in-law. I also pray daily for the generations folI am a grandmother. lowing mine that our life as we knew it in I am a great-grandmother. our great country can afford to continue. What is concerning me presently is that I Carolyn English am an American. The eight additional titles Chesterfield represent the members of my families who will be experiencing life as an American in our country in the year 2013. Our up- Responding to coming election is of great concern to me. This concern is also a concern of millions ‘McCaskill Duplicity’ in America and abroad. To the Editor: I feel I am an Independent, but I am a The absurd complaint against Senator registered Republican. In the past I have McCaskill (West Newsmagazine, Aug. 29) voted both Republican and Democratic. I seems based upon a lack of understanding feel all politicians tell us what appears to of some fundamental key differences: be a solution to our immediate situations • In America, “the will of the voters,” is and most often the “telling us” is lies. reflected precisely by vote counts. It is not According to Webster the definition of always the same as “the will of the people” leader is “one that leads, a guide, conduc- too often reflected by questionable polls or tor” … (there are actually 10 examples). ideological or demagogue presentations, The definition of dictator is “one who • Our government’s republican form of dictates; specifically one who exercises democracy (representative democracy) is supreme authority in a state.” not the same as our political parties’ pure As an American for the 73 years of my democracy (one man, one vote) form of life I believed we were to have a leader as primary elections. our president. I learned that our country set Our elections are almost always decided forth specific guidelines, which were put by a minority of eligible voters. The “will into force as our laws, to ensure that “We of the people” is usually buried within the the People” also were a part of what gov- larger community of voters and non-voters erns our great country. to be decided upon only by a majority of In the past and, no doubt, again in our those who vote. future, there were/will be laws passed that In our political system the rules of the were not the best for all who are Americans, game are important and must be respected. but we need to have the laws that include U.S. Senate rules require that a senator’s “We the People” and the laws that our fore- vote be counted as one cast in the best fathers put into place to be the laws that interest of her constituency. Similarly, the govern. We need a leader not a dictator. rules of the Republican Party of Missouri I am looking forward to the convention call for counting the primary vote of each in Charlotte and I enjoyed the convention in eligible voter. Perhaps all Senator McCaTampa. I learned a great deal about a man who skill meant was that Missouri Republicans wants to become a president who will do his deserve Todd Akin. best to lead, and according to some history of During the many weeks prior to her vote his past has certainly been a leader. There are for Obamacare (more appropriately, Liecredentials to verify the information. bermancare, after he assured the insurance It will be interesting at the Democratic industry’s takeover of health care when he National Convention if the man who is now killed Obama’s public option provision), claiming the title of president, will offer to Senator McCaskill was getting pressure to show his American citizenship and come vote against it from Democrats and others forth with some of the questions that Ameri- who wanted more (a “Medicare For All”/ cans have had about his past and his plans Single-Payer Plan, or at least Obamacare

with a public option) and from Republicans, ideologues and “Do Nothings” who were fine with keeping the old system, however unsustainable it seemed to those concerned about runaway costs, tens of millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans, and declining quality of outcomes. Deciding important and complex issues for a divided, ignorant, misinformed or disinterested constituency is what our representative form of democracy does best. Surely, the Senator must have felt that it was her duty to act on behalf of all Missourians including the large numbers clearly confused and turned off by the whole range of health care political issues and looking to her to do the right thing. Bill Howard Chesterfield

will be mandated to purchase five smaller beverages at 99 cents each. We, the government, will excessively tax the drink company’s income, and redistribute the taxed wealth. The new curriculum for education will not include the U.S. role in peace treaties, the rescuing of Jews from the Nazis, the continuing assistance given to developing nations, providing emergency aid to disasters, and the historical reasons for the American Revolution. The new world history will disparage God and Christian religions, and bestow omnipotence to Agenda 21, for a truly omnipresent global government. We, the government, will enact global Agenda 21, bit by bit, through local legislation. The “Oh! Wouldn’t that be Wonderful!” treaties of the world, agreed to by the S.O.S. will override, undermine and circumvent the U.S. Constitution, without a vote in Congress. You asked, “What went wrong?” Defining ‘We the People’ The government-imposed curriculum for To the Editor: the education system hasn’t completely subDefining “We,” or “It” depends on what stituted – at least not yet – the new definition the meaning of “is” is. of we, which in this editorial meant “we, the “An Address for the Future” (West News- government” instead of “we, the people.” magazine editorial, Sept. 5) states that “we Ann Florsek ... will begin again the work of remaking Ballwin America” and continues “For everywhere we look, there is work to be done.” In these paragraphs, “we” means “we, Honoring service members the government.” The “new foundation To the Editor: for growth” is socialism, not Americanism One of the primary themes of the based on the U.S. Constitution, where “we” Romney Campaign has been President means “we, the people.” Barack Obama is not one of us, he doesn’t In this editorial, we, the government, understand America, he doesn’t share our not the private companies and small busi- values, etc. However, since the beginning nesses, will build infrastructure. That infra- it has been perfectly clear that one of the structure will be SMART (Grid), and we, highest priorities of the Obama administrathe government, will know where you, the tion has been the welfare and care of our people, are, what you do, how you pay, and troops, veterans and their families. One of if you are eligible for health services. the priorities of the first lady and Dr. Jill We, the government, will know from Biden, wife of the vice president, has been computerized reports of your electrical support of military families. usage patterns when you wash dishes or Governor Romney has stated emphatidry your hair, how long you shower, shave cally that “Corporations are people.” Howand run the A/C. ever, when questioned as to why he didn’t We, the government, will know if you use mention the Afghanistan War or our sermore energy than we think you should. We, vice members in his acceptance speech at the government, will know, and may fine – the Republican Convention he responded, tax – you if you exceed “our standards.” “When you give a speech, you don’t go We, the government, will only permit through a laundry list. You talk about solar or wind energy and battery cars, even things you think are important.” The memthough you, the people, have other options. bers of our armed forces are an item on a Further, we, the government, will build laundry list, not people? Corporations are mass transit for the masses, and it will be people, but our service members are not? as cost effective as Amtrak and USPS. Clearly, our service members are We, the government, will prohibit you, the “people” and they deserve our support and people, from purchasing an economy size respect. On Nov. 6, each of us will make drink for 69 cents to divide into separate cups the decision as to which of two individuals for the team in the SUV, produced by the reflects our aspirations and values. government-owned car company, with manuJames Gordon facturing factories overseas. You, the people, St. Albans

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The choices we make On Monday, McDonald’s rolled out new menu boards that feature the calories of all their offerings from side salads to supersized fries. Diners no doubt received a shock when they discovered that some of their favorites had two or three times the amount of calories they expected. But will it change the way they order? Health professionals are hoping the restaurant’s transparency causes diners to stop and think before ordering. Be prepared – all that thinking might wreak havoc with wait times in the drivethru lines. Just imagine, you pull up to the speaker all set to order an Angus Deluxe – the one with healthy lettuce and tomatoes on top – along with a soda and fries for lunch. Then you notice its calorie count. It’s right there under a special section labeled “pairfection!” Depending on soda type and fry size you choose, that under mid-day meal could cost you as much as 1,370 calories

– and it’s only noon. Time to choose. You scan the menu board. A classic grilled chicken sandwich is just 370 calories. The guy behind you is growing impatient. “Come on, buddy. Make a choice.” Choice is a funny thing. McDonald’s says the company is changing its menu boards “to further inform and help customers and employees make nutrition-minded choices.” As Americans we like choices. We like being able to decide for ourselves if we’re going to indulge in a big, juicy burger or choose a lower calorie meal. Sure, we don’t always make the best choices. If we did, fewer Americans might be overweight and the cost of health care might be lower. But the choice is ours – at least it is today, in Missouri. Last Thursday, the New York Board of Health, approved a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks over 16 ounces at restaurants, street carts and movie theaters, the first restriction of its kind in the country. The ban was championed by New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg last spring and was met by the wrath of freedomloving, soft-drink guzzling Americans. Proponents of the plan said it would help curb American obesity. Opponents said it was a violation of Americans’ right to choose. Limit our Big Gulps, how dare he? Well, actually he didn’t. Despite the regulation being nicknamed the “Big Gulp Ban,” it doesn’t actually apply to Big Gulps, or Double Big Gulps, or soda from vending machines or some newsstands. That’s because newsstands, vending machines and 7-11 stores are not regulated as restaurants by the state of New York. Drinks containing dairy products are also exempt, so a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino is not affected by the ban, even though it contains 54 grams of sugar. So you can still buy a giant soda, you just have to be choosy about where you shop – and that open up another whole argument on competition and free enterprise. Maybe rather than arguing, Americans really need to do what health professionals have been suggesting for years – stop and think. Every day we are faced with choices that affect our health, and every day we make them – good and bad. Despite what it might do to the drivethru line, McDonald’s may have just made those decisions easier to make.

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Students in Kathy Ehrhardt’s first-grade class at Green Pines Elementary observe a moment of silence on Sept. 11. (Rockwood School District photo)

In QUOTES “They didn’t simply embrace the American ideal – they lived it.” – President Barack Obama, referring to Ambassador Christopher Stevens, State Department information management officer Sean Smith and security personnel Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, who were killed in the attack on the Libyan Embassy

“We have the same concerns and care for those students, because they’re our children as well.” – Michael Thiemann, coordinator of emergency management for Metro West Fire Protection District, reassuring Rockwood parents at the district’s Crisis Workshop

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News Br iefs BALLWIN City names public defender The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has filled one vacancy on the city staff and is expected to fill another one soon. Nicole Chiravollatti has been named public defender for the city. In that role, she will defend in Ballwin’s municipal court those unable to hire an attorney and facing charges that could lead to jail time. Chiravollatti earned a law degree from Saint Louis University in 2005 and earlier received a bachelor’s degree in English from Mount Saint Mary’s College in California. She has been an assistant prosecuting attorney for St. Louis County and earlier served legal internships with that office and with the St. Charles County prosecuting attorney’s office. In other employment matters, Robert Kuntz, city administrator, noted that he hopes to have a recommendation soon to present to the Board for the financial officer position. The new employee will assume the duties formerly held by Glenda Loehr, who retired early last month after a lengthy career with the city. Kuntz met with aldermen in a closed session Sept. 10 to discuss progress on the hiring process and to get input on their expectations for the new employee.

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National Night Out is designed to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood unity. The event sends a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. Neighbors often gather with food and games to celebrate the annual event and the Chesterfield Police Department gives awards for Best Participation and Best Program. The event starts at 7 p.m. when citizens are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors on porches, lawns and front steps, visiting with neighbors. Chesterfield Police will be visiting residents in many of the area neighborhoods during the event. For further information about participating in National Night Out, contact Officer Joe Smith at jsmith@chesterfield.mo.us or call 537-3000.

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WEST COUNTY Fire safety awareness The Monarch Fire District has become a Leadership Partner with Community Safety Net, a safety awareness and education initiative that creates a network of concerned individuals who want to protect children and help save lives. Community Safety Net has been embraced by thousands of communities in Canada and the United States, forming an extensive safety net that stretches across the continent. By sharing resources, the program allows its partners to increase safety awareness, while bringing communities together for the benefit of children. Parents, community leaders, local businesses and schools all play a key role in the process. Long-time Chesterfield resident Bob Olson will be serving as a safety advocate, reaching out to local businesses and helping the Monarch achieve its 2012 goal of helping 1,500 fourth- and fifth-grade students learn fire safety awareness. “There is no greater feeling in the world when a stranger tells you a personal story of the impact our safety programs have made on their family,” explained Monarch Fire Chief Tom Vineyard. For more information, contact Public

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Fire district issues bonds The West County EMS and Fire Protection District will issue $2.5 million in bonds Oct. 1 to pay for the upcoming purchase of capital equipment. The bonds are part of a $19 million bond issue approved by voters in 2009. At a recent meeting of the West County board, the district hired Moody’s Investors Service to handle the credit rating and other informational aspects of the bond sale. Bonds issued earlier have financed the construction of an academic center, safety house, maintenance facility and training grounds on the property at the district’s Station 2 on Manchester Road, as well as fire trucks and ambulances.

Help needed Circle Of Concern is asking the community for help as they face empty shelves this fall. The community may donate funds, food or personal care items Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 112 St. Louis Ave. in Valley Park. “This year’s record-breaking demand has dramatically outstripped supply,” said Charlene Buckley, Circle’s executive director, “and we don’t see that demand ending anytime soon.” In the first six months of 2012, requests for Circle services were up more than 14 percent. In August alone, more than 2593 people were fed. “Our community has been extremely generous over the years and we’re confident they will help us over this shortfall,” said Sada Lindsey, pantry director. “We are extremely grateful for all of their support.”

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By CAROL ENRIGHT The race between two competing developers to build an outlet mall in Chesterfield Valley has been well under way for the better part of a year. But one of the developers has decided to “floor it.” Taubman Centers recently announced an accelerated grand opening date for its Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, a 450,000-square-foot, open-air outlet center being built on the north side of Hwy. 40 on 49 acres west of the Hardee’s Iceplex skating rink. The new opening date is Aug. 2, 2013, almost three months earlier than the Oct. 24, 2013, date Taubman announced at its groundbreaking in July. Taubman spokeswoman, Karen Mac Donald, said the success of recent backto-school tax-free weekends at retailers in Missouri, and throughout the country, prompted the developer to speed up its

construction schedule to enable the outlet center opening to coincide with this event. Taubman’s contractors will meet the earlier opening by building the center in two phases. The first phase, scheduled to open on Aug. 2, will encompass approximately 310,000 square feet and 80 stores. The remaining 140,000 square feet and 30-40 stores will open in the spring of 2014. “It’s a great advantage for our retailers, providing them the ability to be open during what is really the second busiest shopping season of the year,” said Mac Donald. “We know that they’re going to be thrilled with the new date.” Mac Donald said that when the developer floated the idea of an earlier opening by some of its retailers, their response was “overwhelming – yes, go for it.” Drivers who pass the Taubman site off

North Outer Forty Road have seen a lot of activity as of late. The developer expects drainage and utility work to be completed in the next few weeks and walls to start going up by mid-October. Mac Donald said that the new outlet center, combined with the shopping at Chesterfield Commons and Chesterfield Mall, is “really going to put Chesterfield on the map as a major shopping destination.” She pointed to the developer’s experience in building shopping centers that have become major tourist attractions – including Cherry Creek Shopping Center, the No.1 visitor attraction in Denver, Colo., and Woodfield Shopping Center, the No. 1 visitor attraction in Illinois. “We know the tourism business, and we believe that this will definitely be a shopping destination for visitors as well as locals,” said Mac Donald. Meanwhile, Simon Property Group, the developer behind St. Louis Premium Outlets, the competing outlet center planned for the south side of Hwy. 40 east of the Daniel Boone Bridge, has updated its scheduled opening date, too. The developer – which had promised a “fall 2013” opening – recently committed itself to a September 2013 opening. Simon recently sold its interest in the St. Louis Mills in Hazelwood to The Woodmont Company, its partner in St. Louis Premium Outlets. Representatives from Simon would not comment on the sale, but issued this statement: “Simon Property Group remains committed to St. Louis Premium Outlets in Chesterfield.” As the race to build an outlet mall continues, all that remains to be seen is whether the first to open is the last one standing.

Uncle Bill’s Pancake House owner kidnapped, robbed By KATE UPTERGROVE receipts (including about $5,000 in cash), “These weren’t kids,” Hunn said. “They In broad daylight, with customers in the his cellphone and wallet. His attackers told were men in their 30s or 40s.” restaurant, Richard Lee, owner of Uncle him to lie still in the back of the car for 10 And Hunn said he doubts that this was Bill’s Pancake House in Manchester, was minutes, enabling them flee. a random act. He’s also confident that the kidnapped and robbed. Lee did as he was told, but also managed assailants will be caught. The crime took place at about 4:30 p.m. to reach for a bottle of water with which to “We have taken some evidence to the on Sept. 9 while Lee, 75, was collecting the flush his face and eyes. The water didn’t do lab,” Hunn said. “And we have enough weekend’s receipts from the company safe. much good and after what seemed like 10 manpower to stay on this. Two men entered the restaurant through an minutes, Lee exited the car. Fortunately a “This is a man who has been a member open back door. good Samaritan saw him, pulled up behind of this community for a long time. He is a gentleman who has given people jobs over According to Capt. Charles Hunn, of him and called 911. Manchester Police, the assailants knocked “He’s a very lucky man,” Hunn said. the years who might not have otherwise been off Lee’s glasses and pepper sprayed him. “Ninety-nine percent of the time pepper given a job. He’s a good man.” Today, Lee is also a more cautious man, Then, they forced him into his car with spray burns but does no serious damage. the money and drove him to the city of St. The only assault he suffered was being who has installed better security cameras and new locks at the restaurant and, while Louis. pepper sprayed and forced into the car.” Hunn says that was bad enough, but it he keeps his front door open, is keeping his When the car stopped at Boardman Street back door locked. and Shaw Avenue, Lee was robbed of his could have been much worse.

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Woman robbed in Wildwood By KATE UPTERGROVE A 44-year-old Wildwood woman was robbed at gunpoint on Sept. 13 as she attempted to close her home’s garage door. The robbery occurred just after midnight in the 2000 block of Medicine Bow Drive. St. Louis County Police Officer Randy Vaughn described the assailants as two white males, one of whom was armed with a hand gun. At presstime, both were still at large. Vaughn said the victim did nothing wrong. “She pulled into her garage and attempted to close her garage door. The door began to come down, but then went back up again. When she went to see what was blocking the door she was confronted by the robbers,” Vaughn said. The robbers demanded money and the woman opened the trunk of her car to get her purse. Vaughn said that’s when the robbers grabbed both the purse and a stroller. “I’m sure when we catch these guys – and we will catch them – there will be an interesting story in that,” Vaughn said. He noted that this type of incident is “highly unusual for Wildwood” and that the community is made up of nice neighborhoods that are well patrolled. However, he stressed that every incident of crime reinforces that you can never be too careful. “You think, ‘It will never happen to me,’” Vaughn said. He noted that it’s better to be safe than sorry and offered the following tips. • Lights outside the house are a huge deterrent. • Bad guys tend to avoid houses with no place to hide. Avoid planting giant bushes outside your home. • Always lock your doors. That goes for car doors, too. “It’s easy for would-be thieves to walk down the street and try the handles of cars on driveways or in the street,” Vaughn said. “Why break glass and make a lot of noise if you don’t have to?” • Be aware of your surroundings. Both lights and open spaces aid in this area.

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By SARAH WILSON Judge Thomas Prebil on Sept. 5 ruled in favor of the city of Ellisville’s recall process as being unconstitutional. “What it means is that the recall information called into question basically no longer exists,” said Matt Pirrello, District 1 Councilmember and former mayor, who on Aug. 27 sued five District 1 residents, the city of Ellisville and the Missouri attorney general over the constitutionality of Article 9 in the Ellisville city charter. The lawsuit came up after the Article 9 Alliance, a group of Ellisville citizens against the Walmart TIF, informed the city of its plans to recall four councilmembers, including Pirrello, from office. The lawsuit’s declaratory judgment reads as follows: “The recall of plaintiff Pirrello by the defendant petitioners is illegal because the recall petition blank, which is consistent with Article 9 of the charter, does not provide for or permit the specification of cause for removal of Ellisville’s elected officials. Under Article 9, any elected official is subject to being recalled for no reason or for any reason. This contradicts Missouri law and public policy and violates the due process rights of plaintiff Pirrello.” Served were District 1 residents Julia Dolan, Vincent McGrath, Mary Ann Dust, Sandra McGrath and Patti Murphy, all of whom are part of the Article 9 Alliance. All have been dismissed without harm, and Pirrello said he is not seeking any judgments against them. “I don’t have any ill will against those five residents,” he said. “And this was never an issue of a SLAPP suit (strategic lawsuit against public participation), as they alleged. I was only exercising my right as a citizen to get the constitutionality of the charter correct.” These recent events came less than two

weeks after the City Council decided at a special meeting Aug. 16 to drop an amendment proposed by Pirrello that could have changed the city’s recall process. “Now it is up to the people of Ellisville to determine whether or not they want to change it, or not have a recall provision,” Pirrello said. He noted that the Charter Review Commission would be reconvened for the purpose of reviewing the charter. “Incidentally, this is the exact reason why I submitted the ordinance to make the change,” Pirrello said. “All of this could have been avoided had my change been submitted to the ballot to submit to the people to approve, but the people didn’t want that. “I don’t necessarily consider this to be a win for me. I consider this to be getting it right for the city, and getting it right for the city is more important. I believed from the get-go as soon as I learned about the charter recall provision, I believed that it was unconstitutional.” Ellisville’s city charter was enacted in 1993, and Pirrello said it was the public, not him, that approved it. “When all this came about, the first thing I did was contact as many of the people I could find that sat back on the original charter commission in 1993, and all of them said the same thing – ‘We just copied it from another charter.’ The issue was never brought up. So what this does is actually set precedent statewide for all charters who do not have reasonable cause for a charter provision,” Pirrello said. He said he would make a motion to add a discussion of the charter to the city’s agenda for an upcoming work session. “I think we ought to get it done sooner rather than later,” he said. He said the whole Walmart issue is precipitated by “union thuggery.” “It’s very clear that there’s a strong union component that does not want Walmart in this town or any town for that matter, and that components have been actively working toward preventing that from happening all over the region for a number of years,” he said. “So I think this has been a catalyst to this as well. “This has less to do with me and more to do with the future of the city of Ellisville. This entire situation would discourage quality people from ever running for office if they could be recalled for arbitrary and capricious reasons, or no reason at all. I don’t believe any councilmember or any elected official should live in fear of reprisal for their day-to-day decisions.… If they want to recall me, they will do it under the correct provision.”

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Ellisville moves forward with Walmart plan, approves moratorium By SARAH WILSON The Ellisville City Council on Sept. 5 approved the conditional use permit and final plats for the Walmart plan, located on RPA1, to move forward. And on a special meeting Sept. 7, Ellisville approved a moratorium on any development of the plat adjacent to the proposed Walmart development (RPA2). Before approving the conditional use permit, it was amended to include additional traffic studies and safety concerns. The Council also reiterated their concerns for dioxins and other chemicals on the property, and Walmart representatives said they are looking further into the matter and are having more testing done by the end of September. The conditional use permit was required because the store would exceed 50,000 square feet, would have multiple tenant space, would have a structure of more than 30 feet in height with a drive-thru and because it includes a liquor license. Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) and Mayor Adam Paul were the only councilmembers who voted against the conditional use permit. Many Ellisville residents have spoken out in opposition to the Walmart plan, which includes tax increment financing. Ed O’Reilly, Ellisville resident and former mayor, thanked Paul for being opposed to using public money for private use; for representing the residents, tenants being kicked out of their homes and 550 small businesses in Ellisville; and for never changing his position. But resident Steven Amant said the negative attention the Council has received

from citizens regarding their decision is “ridiculous” and compared the empty parking lot next to where the Walmart will be to a World War II airfield, “with weeds growing up and cracks everywhere.” “When you talk about your property values going up or down, just look at what everyone sees on that parking lot,” Amant said. “I don’t like the TIF idea of giving free money away, but a bird in a hand is worth two in the bush, and if you don’t have a better suggestion … let’s let our elected officials do the job that we elected them to do. If you don’t like it, throw them out next time.” Paul said the decisions the Council was making that night would shape the city’s future and that he will always be a “liaison to the people.” “You have lost what is important, and that is representing the people,” Paul said. “Our jobs are not to look at the best interests of the city but to look at the best interests of the people in the city, and this is a cut and dry case in my opinion. … I am going to sleep tonight knowing that I followed the wishes of the people.” On Sept. 7, the Council approved a bill to impose a 180-day temporary moratorium and cessation on the redevelopment of the lot next to the Walmart plat. Ada Hood, director of planning and community development, said the moratorium is for the city to create a plan that complies with the city’s vision of a town center. The moratorium applies to any property on RPA2, located at the southwest corner of Manchester and Kiefer Creek roads, and prohibits any proposal requests from being developed.

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By SARAH WILSON After a long history of discussion with regard to updating its Town Center plan, the Wildwood City Council on Sept. 10 put the matter back on the table. Mayor Tim Woerther requested that the last bill, which failed in 2011, be placed on the Council’s agenda for further consideration and a first reading. The update would ratify changes to the comprehensive zoning map of the city’s charter, which is the conceptual land use categories map of the city’s master plan (available on the city’s website). Every 10 years, the city is required to update its Town Center plan. In 2008, a group of 18 volunteers representing residents, business owners, developers and property owners, called the Town Center Advisory Panel (TCAP), came together to guide the update process and recommended its plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The recommendation of TCAP is for the Council to approve a Town Center plan that rezones four existing properties – from commercial to residential – specifically creating “more residentially designated parcels of ground” and defining “the Pond Historic District.” In March 2010, P&Z forwarded the updated plan to City Council where it remains awaiting a supermajority, or two-thirds, vote. The Council is set to vote on the ordinance (Town Center plan update) after its second reading on Sept. 24. However, residents, business owners and councilmembers have expressed both support and opposition in regard to the update. The main concerns lie with matters of economic development and with the owners of the Slavik, Spanos, Brown and Jones properties, who have expressed opposition to the update because it would affect their designations as commercial properties. For the past two years, the Council and community have debated whether to allow “big-box” development into Wildwood’s Town Center – a key factor in approving the Town Center plan. The Slavik property, located at the southwest intersection of Hwy. 109 and Manchester Road, is large enough for bigbox development and according to Vince Keady, an attorney representing the Slavik family, has all the necessary utilities for commercial or retail development, including big-box development. Keady said, “We believe a change away from that designation is unreasonable. … If you take away that commercial designation, you’ll never have the opportunity (to bring new, potential users to the city).” He noted that the property was designated commercial prior to incorporation of the city of Wildwood and “has been, continuously since that time, designated commercial.”

However, Joe Vujnich, director of planning and parks, said that the Slavik property was no longer commercial property. He indicated that it had failed to comply with regulations associated with its C8 designation. Therefore, he said the proposed change is not a traditional zoning action but rather a charter regulation. At the core of the Town Center plan debate is whether or not the properties in question can and should be rezoned. West Newsmagazine reached out to Michael Doster, of DosterUllom LLC in Chesterfield, an attorney recognized for his experience in zoning law, who said there is an issue regarding the update of existing approved zoning. Doster said, “I am familiar with a number of the C8 site specific zoning ordinances passed by St. Louis County, and they don’t terminate, expire or become forfeited. An updated plan or change in charter regulation would not affect them either. In order to change these existing zoning districts, you would have to follow the usual rezoning process mandated by state law.” Preparing for the future Ron James (Ward 6) was one of the councilmembers who questioned the viability of the Town Center plan update. “I voted for the original plan (in 2010). Some things have changed since then,” James said. “I think we need to leave ourselves open for the future.” James noted that Wildwood is a “pool tax” city and receives tax revenue based on point-of-sale taxes collected in nearby communities. He said the surrounding cities, such as Eureka, Ballwin, Manchester and Chesterfield, have all said they do not want the pool tax. “I’m just saying we have to make plans,” James said. “This is a 10-year deal, and we need to look at things very closely so that our city develops, so that the citizens of Wildwood don’t have to pay more taxes.” Councilmember Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) suggested that the Council trust the city-appointed the citizens’ committee, “which put a lot of time and effort into this. “We asked them to come up with a plan. They did that for us. So now we have all these back and forth discussions about the plan. Well, that’s exactly what this is: It’s a plan. It’s a guide. We’ve got to start somewhere, and just like everyone has said here in different kinds of ways, when something comes before the city that fits our concepts and doesn’t totally violate our master plan, then we listen to them. We listen to how valuable it is, how practical it is, and then we make a decision. Residents that want to join the discussion can attend the City Council meeting on Sept. 24.

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Ballwin police face pension shortfalls under new benefit plan By JIM ERICKSON The move of Ballwin police officers’ pension funds to the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) has hit a bump that has dissatisfied members of the department. At issue is the conversion of funds in police officers’ individual accounts in the former defined contribution pension program to LAGERS, a defined benefit plan whose retirement payments are based on each participant’s years of service and rate of pay. The former police department plan, which had been in effect since 1969, had not been performing well in recent years, a fact that prompted police personnel to consider alternatives. Earlier this year, a substantial majority of those employees approved changing to the LAGERS program, which handles retirement funds for other employees of the city. Under the switchover, police department employees are able to use their funds from the former program to buy years of service in the LAGERS plan. The rub has been that the years of ser-

Ballwin to look into residents’ complaints By JIM ERICKSON A group of Ballwin residents has asked the Ballwin Board of Aldermen for more police help in dealing with inappropriate activities and traffic-related problems they say are tied to a neighbor in the White Tree subdivision. Among the problems cited were increased vehicular traffic, speeding and an alleged case of assault on one of the residents by a friend of the neighbor. In addition, nearby yards have been littered with liquor and beer containers, vomit, human excrement and condoms. Ballwin Police Chief Steve Schicker advised the Board and neighborhood representatives that he wants to meet with the subdivision group to review the issue and discuss what officers are doing to monitor the situation. Schicker later noted that Ballwin Police coincidentally had charged the neighbor – a young man – for driving under the influence on the same night (Sept. 10) the problems were aired at the Board of Aldermen meeting. The man was taken to the municipal lockup after his arrest. Currently on probation on earlier charges, the man (at presstime) now faces revocation of his probation in addition to the driving violation.

vice many have been able to purchase aren’t equal to the number of years they’ve been on the job and won’t yield the level of retirement income they were counting on. The situation is especially vexing for personnel nearing the end of their careers, with little time remaining to accumulate more years of service. Reasons for the shortfall vary but probably the biggest factor has been that very few police department employees made profitable decisions on how to invest funds in their individual retirement program

accounts. That situation, of course, isn’t unique to Ballwin police. Retirement portfolios of millions nationwide took a major hit during the economic and market downturn that began late in 2007-early 2008. A key question the Ballwin Board of Aldermen discussed at a special session Sept. 10 was what, if anything, the city can or should do to help police personnel cope with their financial dilemma. No decisions were made, pending further study and gathering additional information. The cost of providing all police depart-

ment personnel with years of service retirement funding equal to their respective years on the job is estimated at several million dollars. The expense of assisting only those close to retirement is less but poses a question of fairness, not only to others in the department but to other city employees – none of whom would receive extra benefits. Noting that there are more questions than answers, Alderman Frank Fleming (Ward 3) recommended no action by the Board until more information is assembled and analyzed.

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Raintree Learning Community seeks to move to Town & Country location this is the proper location for a school. “I am sure it is an excellent learning community,” Martin said. “But my concern is the attempt to locate to S. Mason Road, because at peak traffic hours this would create a problem.” In response to this concern, Alderman Chuck Lenz observed that, “from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. last Thursday students were dropped off [at the school’s current location] in staggered intervals.” But the current school and the one being proposed are not identical. The proposed, expanded school would have four teaching classrooms and would hold an upper limit of 70 children with a realistic expectation of 64. Town & Country Mayor Jon Dalton questioned measures that would ensure that expansion would not continue to occur. It was suggested this issue could be alleviated by having limitations written into the proposed ordinance, restricting the school’s future growth. Cartwright mentioned that the school does have a waiting list and they do limit class size. Some residents expressed concerns about the property’s future use. In response to these zoning concerns, city attorney Steven Garrett stated that, in his legal opinion, the proposal was a school, that it has permitted use and that its approval would not set a precedent

By MOLLY JAMES The Town & Country Aldermen conducted the first reading Sept. 10 of a proposed ordinance to approve the Preliminary Site Develop Plan (PSDP) that would allow Raintree Learning Community to develop a 7,210-square-foot preschool and kindergarten with an additional 1,090-square-foot covered area on a 10.96 acre site. The school would be located in a Suburban Estate zone. Schools are permitted under SE zoning. Raintree currently operates a three classroom school in Ballwin with 42 students ages 3 to 6. Founders Brandi N. Cartwright and Ilya Eydelman stress the importance of providing an environment that will enable their students to recognize, accept and express their own contributions as “members of our global society.” They hope to bring this “Reggio Emilia learning style,” named after a town in Italy, to Town & Country; however, the school’s proposed move from its current location in Ballwin to a new development on Amonte Drive off Mason and Manchester roads is cause for concern among some nearby residents. At the Board of Aldermen meeting, Dr. Scott Martin, a Town & Country resident who lives near the proposed school, shared a petition from 51 residents who do not believe

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for commercial development of the property if Raintree ever moved from the location. For its part, the school hopes to remain at the new location because it is perfect for their needs and the needs of the students. Eydelman said 91 percent of the property would be green space due to the fundamentals of their teaching approach. “You will not see the brightly colored primary play structures found at other schools,” said Eydelman. “Our entire playscape is green and we would put this fallow land to good use.” Additional green elements would include a proposed rooftop garden and the preservation of surrounding woodlands.

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Holly Simmons, a teacher in the Parkway School District and a mother of two “Raintree children,” one a graduate and the other a current student, stands behind the green school and the play-based learning and exploring. “My daughter knows more about gardening and growing organic food than I do,” Simmons said. “Raintree has played a vital role in the development of so many creative, critically thinking individuals with an overwhelming curiosity and love of nature.” The second reading will take place at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Sept. 24. If the ordinance passes, the owners hope to have the learning center open in time for the 2013 school year.

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interactive, life-size cityscape presented by SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. (The first 50 children ages 10 and younger to visit the exhibit each day will receive a free bike helmet and fitting.) Tekno Bubbles, Everyday Circus and the Reptile Experience are among the entertainers that will perform in the Big Top. And would-be farmers can test their milking skills on a simulated cow at the Prairie Farms Experience. Other highlights include the Rawlings T-ball cage, Hammer’s Food & Fun giant carousel bounce, Sonic Drive-In Book Fair, Soccer Shots of St. Charles Soccer Park and visits with Dora the Explorer and Elmo, presented by Germ-X. Representatives from SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, a presenting sponsor of the event, will be available throughout Kid City as a resource to parents. “Anything that you would want to know about children’s health, they will be on hand to talk A boy milks a simulated cow at the Kid City Mid-Missouri event on about that,” said Wildman. Aug. 25 in Columbia, MO. Kid City is partnering with Charter Taste of St. Louis this year and will be located right in the foot traffic by teaming up with Taste, an annual event heart of the popular food festival, inside Eternal Flame that draws more than 350,000 people to downtown St. Park downtown, near Chestnut between 14th and 15th Louis for three days of food, art, music and culture. This streets. So when parents need a break from the kids’ year’s Taste will showcase more than 45 restaurants, activities, they can check out all the sights, sounds and the Chef Battle Royale Culinary Competition presented culinary creations that Taste has to offer. by Stella Artois, national concerts on Charter Center “We’re like an event within an event,” said Wildman. Stage, an Art & Wine Walk, an interactive marketplace “Now, you know you can go get all the fun stuff at Taste – and Kid City. as an adult and still have an area to hang out with your Taste of St. Louis will take place Sept. 28, 4-11 p.m., family for hours.” Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. This year marks the fourth Kid City event in the St. Louis Kid City will be open during Taste of St. Louis on Sept. area. Last year, the event attracted more than 10,000 29 and 30 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, children and parents. Kid City expects to gain a lot of visit stlkidcity.com.

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Seeking students Rockwood Community Education is looking for students 17 years and older who are interested in GED assistance and English as a Second Language instruction. Students can enroll throughout the school year. Rockwood also is offering classes for adults who want to become U.S. citizens. Classes have already begun, but students can enroll throughout the school year. For a complete listing of morning, afternoon and evening classes, call 733-2161 or visit rockwood.k12.mo.us.

Character education Students and staff at Wildwood Middle participated in a character education activ-

ity led by Stu Cabe, a traveling speaker, who shares the message of making good choices and standing up for what is good. Cabe made a previous visit in February, but he returned to build on these messages and challenge students and staff to take an active role in defining their school climate. “During the presentation, students learned to closely examine the things they do out of habit, the words they say and the choices they make,” said Dr. Kimberly Dickens, assistant principal. “It’s important to stop and think about our actions and why we are choosing to say and do certain things.” Following the presentation, students discussed what bullying means to them and took a pledge against bullying. The school then came together to form an anti-bullying chain out of paper. “The chain shows we’re united in our anti-bullying efforts and we’re here to support one another,” said Dr. Allison Klouse, principal. “We’re committed to creating a positive community, and we look forward to participating in other activities this year that promote good character.”

Making positive impacts The Mortar Board National Foundation announced that Hillary Hellmann is the recipient of the 2012 Mortar Board Ramier-Coleman Fellowship, a $3,000 award. Hellmann

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graduated summa cum laude in May from the University of Tulsa, earning a double major in political science and Spanish with minors in communication and international studies. She currently is pursuing her law degree at the University of Tulsa, specializing in comparative and international law. Hellmann was initiated into the Senior Staff chapter of Mortar Board in 2010 and served for two years as the historian. An active leader as an undergraduate, she was involved as Hellman president of University Ambassadors, vice president of Delta Delta Delta and vice president of membership of Order of Omega. She also was selected to serve as student representative on the Phi Beta Kappa Executive Committee. A leader in the local community as well as on campus, Hellmann volunteered regularly at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and dedicated four years as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. For her academic and service endeavors, she was recognized as the Jess Chouteau Outstanding Senior at the University of Tulsa. Hellmann went beyond achieving a perfect grade point average in her academic coursework to engage in scholarly research. Her examination of the Mexican drug wars, inspired by a study abroad experience in Valencia, Spain, was chosen for presentation at the University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, an honor typically reserved for

graduate students. She also undertook cybercrime research for the Tulsa Police Department that resulted in procedural updates for handling digital evidence, and her investigation into cyber-bullying and social networking led to a series of presentations by police officers to local school children. Hellmann is a 2008 alumna of Eureka High. This year, the Mortar Board National Foundation awarded nearly $40,000 in fellowships to 10 exceptional Mortar Board members. Fellowship recipients are chosen based on academic excellence, strong recommendation, scholarly promise and Mortar Board involvement. “These extraordinary students, having already made a positive impact on their campuses and in their communities, share a proven commitment to promoting meaningful societal change,” said Sally Steadman, Mortar Board National Foundation president. “It is with pride that Mortar Board assists them in their pursuit of scholarly, leadership and charitable achievements.”

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The students and their schools include: • Jonathan H. Brand, Central • Elizabeth L. Carroll, West • Leela A. Chapman, South • Henry D. Chen, Central • Ruixue Cheng, South • Alicia N. Coronado, South • Tommy H. Du, Central • Victor Ge, Central • Andrew George, West • Kevin F. Koboldt, West • Katherine Y. Li, South • Joyce C. Lin, South • Edward J. Lu, South • Jaron X. Ma, West • Thomas A. Meisel, South • Ann Ni, West • Miranda L. Siler, North • Christina L. Sittser, South • Andrew Smith, West • Tracy Y. Tang, Central • Asha R. Thanki, South • Louis S. Wang, Central • Hannah J. Wiedner, Central • Mindy Xu, South • Satya Pavan K.Yalla, South • Joy L. Yang, Central • Joanne O. Yu, West • Rebecca M. Zhang, Central About 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

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Halftime shows take more than musical talent – a whole lot more Beyond the physical demands, Broddon said marching band requires a lot of multitasking. “You have to play your music. You have to watch the conductors. You have to move your feet and march,” said Broddon. “I don’t think the kids get enough credit for how athletic an activity marching band is,” said Brad Balog, Lafayette’s head band director. Balog said it takes a lot of training, endurance and cardiovascular strength to perform the steps and maneuvers required by marching band members. “They put in a ton of work,” he said. Balog said his band rehearsed for four weeks during the summer, including attending band camp at Truman State University. Lafayette High School Regiment marching band performs in 2011. (Photo courtesy of marching band) He held rehearsals later in the evening to avoid practicing in the heat of day. Chris Becker, band director at Parkway By CAROL ENRIGHT even though our school might not,” said around on the field so much, too. EspeThey practice over the summer, in the heat Lafayette High senior, Sarah Helderle, who cially on hot days, it’s definitely athletic,” South High, held practices early in the and after school. They lug around heavy plays the marimba in the Lancers’ march- said Beasley. equipment. They work as a team. And they ing band. Joel Broddon, a sophomore slide tromshowcase all that hard work under Friday Lafayette junior and drum major, Maddie bone player in the Parkway Central High 25th Lafayette Contest night lights. They’re not football players, Beasley, said she thinks her fellow classmates marching band, doubts that kids who aren’t but don’t tell these high school marching “underestimate” the pure physicality that it in the band understand what it takes. of Champions Sept. 29 band members that they aren’t athletes. takes to march in the band. “I don’t think they have any idea, because Performance schedule online at “It’s really athletic, especially when bands need to make it look so seamless and Athletes playing instruments you’re playing an instrument – which takes easy that it could just make anyone say, ‘I lafayettebands.com “We definitely count ourselves as a sport, a lot of lungs – and then you’re moving could do that. It’s not hard,’” said Broddon.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM morning to combat the summer’s heat. Becker said that marching in the band requires “dedication.” Friday night lights “They love what they do. There’s a passion behind what they do. But it’s also that dedication to one another and to what they know will be the final product,” said Becker. “They love the actual opportunity to go out and play that show and show off what they’ve done. It’s that really vital combination of camaraderie and showmanship – and, then, just the guts to do it.” When it comes to football games, Broddon said Central’s band directors “definitely take it seriously.” “It’s a little more relaxed when you’re in the stands and you’re done performing the show,” he said. “But when you’re out on the field, you have to do everything strict and right on time.” Beasley said performing at home football games is “a lot of fun.” “We get to not only cheer on our home team, but then we get the chance to perform,” she said. “And even though some of the people don’t really care – and they’ll talk over us – it’s always fun to have that feeling where you’re under the lights and enjoying the moment.” Helderle said she likes performing at football games, “but they’re definitely not the best part.” Competing off the field Area marching bands will perform in a number of competitions throughout the fall – most will compete in about a half dozen – including the 25th Lafayette Contest of Cham-

pions at Lafayette High School on Sept. 29. Up to 24 bands compete at the annual contest, most from Missouri and Illinois. The day begins with a preliminary competition for all bands. Ten bands advance to the finals that evening and one winner is chosen. Becker said he has seen the level of competition at festivals and contests escalate through the years. When he first started directing 36 years ago, Becker said, “the style of marching that I was acquainted with was what we call precision marching and there was a steady drum beat.” Today, said Becker, bands have “tuned percussion” with a xylophone and marimba out front. Overall, Becker said today’s bands are “more elaborate” and “more sophisticated. We’re incorporating more and more electronics. We have more variety of instruments.” Broddon said one of the best parts of competitions is the travel. “We get to go all over,” said Broddon. Over the summer, Central’s marching band marched in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., and this fall, the band will compete at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Parkway South will travel to Tulsa, Okla., for a festival in October. And Lafayette’s marching band is headed to Florida over winter break to perform at the Gator Bowl Parade and half-time show. No matter where they compete or the colors they wear, marching band directors and members agree that at the heart of every marching band is an intense camaraderie and team spirit that unifies its members – both on and off the field. “Usually, with band kids, we all kind of group together,” said Beasley.

Celebrating 20 years of learning and fun On Aug. 14, Lakeside Children’s Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary with a day dedicated to friendships, families and fun. More than 400 families, teachers and members of the community helped celebrate with Lakeside owners Dana, Sue and Laura Hockensmith. Lakeside teachers worked carnival stations, and children played in a bounce house, had their faces Sue, Laura and Dana Hockensmith celebrated the 20th painted, laughed with a anniversary of Lakeside Children’s Academy on Aug. 14. magician and partied with the Bubble Bus. Community businesses donated prizes for the event. Lakeside is family owned and operated, state licensed for 149 children, ages 6 weeks through 12 years, and proud of its experienced and dedicated teaching staff.

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Crisis Workshop prepares Rockwood By CAROL ENRIGHT You receive a text message from your child during school hours saying that the school’s in lockdown or there has been an intruder alert. While your first instinct may be to head to the school, emergency responders urge you to stay put. “Going to school during a crisis – that is the least desirable thing that we would like parents to do,” said Michael Thiemann, coordinator of emergency management for Metro West Fire Protection District. Thiemann attended Rockwood’s Crisis Workshop on Sept. 5, along with a group of more than 100 parents, Rockwood administrators and emergency responders. The key message for parents was to stay away during a crisis. Instead of running up to school, Thiemann said parents should pay attention to the district’s notification systems – which include email, text messages and local media – and wait to receive the most accurate information. John Borgmann, assistant chief of the Monarch Fire Protection District, also attended the workshop. “If every parent of every student showed up in a car at a school to pick up their kid if there’s an incident, the roadway’s going to be so jammed with cars that you’ll never get any emergency equipment in or out to handle the situation,” said Borgmann. Borgmann said that “kids are in the best hands when you let the administration handle the situation and work through it along with emergency services, as opposed to a parent coming in and yanking their kid.” “Now, the school doesn’t know where that child is. That accountability gets to be huge when you’re trying to control the situation,” he added. The workshop also addressed the various roles of school staff and emergency personnel in crisis situations. But, perhaps, the workshop’s main benefit was creating an opportunity for administrators to put a

face to a name. “With the principals’ hectic schedules and our hectic schedules, sometimes it’s difficult to get together and talk face-toface about how we would interact if we had an incident – and this was the perfect opportunity to do that,” said Borgmann. “In the middle of a crisis is not a good time to be shaking hands and introducing yourself,” said Kim Cranston, Rockwood’s chief communications officer. “We stress the importance of relationships and partnerships.” Rockwood has been hosting the crisis workshop every other year for the past 10 years. Cranston said she saw a need for the workshop more than a decade ago when she “realized that a number of our building principals had never met the police chief or fire chief in their area.” “In a district like Rockwood, that stretches out for 150 square miles and has so many municipalities within it, it really is challenging for people to know all those emergency responders,” Cranston said. Thiemann said the workshop shows the district’s commitment to safety. “They are just second to none, in my mind, in the way of safety planning. They have it down,” he said. Cranston defined a crisis as “anything that disrupts the school day.” Whether it’s a student breaking a leg in gym class, a power outage triggered by a severe storm or an intruder on campus, the emergency response plan kicks in. “Every incident is treated as a true emergency, until it’s deemed that it is not,” said Thiemann. If parents need any more assurances that their children are in good hands during a crisis, Thiemann said they should know that most emergency responders serving the district are also Rockwood parents. “We have the same concerns and care for those students, because they’re our children as well,” he said.

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Boys cross country The De Smet boys cross country team captured the recent Nike Cross Country Fleet Feet Kickoff at Parkway Central with 51 points. Coach Bryan Traughber said he was pleased with how his boys performed. “We expected to run to the best of our ability and challenge for the team title,” Traughber said. “It was a good test for us to run against schools such as Fox and Mehlville (sectional qualifiers in 2011).” The Spartans’ key to victory was running as a team.

“It was a full team effort as all seven varsity runners helped us score and break the tie,” Traughber said. De Smet junior Austin Del Rosso medaled with a time of 10:37. “Austin has been training consistently and working hard for the past year to put himself in a position to be one of the area’s top runners,” Traughber said. “We expected a strong performance from him. We thought he ran a smart race and put himself in a good position to run for the win.” Senior Collin Sullivan finished seventh in 10:52. Senior Michael Callahan came in 12th in 11:15. Senior Glen McGann was

Westminster Christian Academy’s Sadie Stipanovich, the daughter of Wildcats girls basketball coach Steve Stipanovich, has given an oral commitment to sign with Saint Louis University during the college letter of intent signing period this fall. The 6-foot-3 Stipanovich averaged 15.6 points and 9.2 rebounds last season for the Wildcats.

High school girls tennis The Visitation Academy girls tennis team set a state record earlier this season. Visitation competed in the recent Great 8 Tournament in Columbia and three victo-

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ries in the tournament broke the record. The team has racked up 41 consecutive victories (at presstime) since the 2010 season, making the Vivettes the record holder for most consecutive wins in Missouri tennis history. Knob Noster held the previous record with 38 consecutive wins. Visitation Academy is also the current and back-to-back Class 1 state champion. “We were really excited when we heard that we broke the state record, but it wasn’t something we were aiming for initially,” coach Annie Menees said. “In fact, we didn’t know about the record until we had nearly broken it. Our goal is to take each new season as it comes and to develop our players and team each year with the goal of peaking in time for the state tournament in October. That’s our goal this year – to bring home a state title and earn a three-peat for Viz.” The Vivettes have started the season strong, winning their first four matches. Their first match featured a 9-0 victory over Cor Jesu Academy. Their second, third and fourth matches were played at the Great 8 Tournament. In the tourney, Visitation defeated Kansas City’s St. Teresa’s Academy 9-0 to advance to the tournament’s semifinals, where they defeated Kansas City’s Pembroke Hill 8-1 before topping Lafayette 7-2 in the finals to win the championship. Visitation then defeated Ursuline 9-0.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM Menees said she realizes that it’s hard to stay perfect. She just wants her Vivettes to keep improving on the court. “Our real goal, though, is to seek excellence, not perfection,” Menees said. “Over the course of that 41-0 record, we’ve played some really outstanding teams, and so far we’ve been fortunate enough to come out on top. Believe it or not, we’re not as concerned with never losing as we are with working to continue improving. That’s more important to us, especially this early in the season.” Pressure is a constant on the girls. Every team they play wants to knock them off. But the Vivettes don’t let it bother them. “I’ve been amazed at how well the girls have handled the pressure of such success,” Menees said. “Individually, these seniors’ records are really impressive, but taken together, they’re even better. That’s what is special about them – the sum is greater than the parts. “They have shown incredible courage and poise in numerous tight situations, and each girl has an uncanny way of knowing when the team score will come down to her match. So far, they’ve always found a way to come through for the team.” The senior members of the team have lost only one match in their Viz tennis careers. “My top four seniors have more state titles in their high school careers than they have losses,” Menees said. “It really is amazing.” Those seniors are Jocelyn Koester, Briana Menolascino, Jana Haikal and Marielle Newell. Their lone loss came in the state finals against MICDS in Springfield during their freshman year. “It was a very close match that came down to tiebreakers on many courts,” Menees said. “It was a really heartbreaking loss for them, but it made them hungrier and they rebounded with two consecutive undefeated seasons and two consecutive State titles.”

High school girls volleyball Westminster Christian Academy assistant volleyball coach Rebecca Kamp has been named one of 30 women to be considered for the NCAA’s Woman of the Year Award. Kamp, who is a special services teacher and the assistant coach for both the junior varsity and freshman girls teams, is a recent Calvin graduate. Later this month, three finalists will be chosen from each division to form nine finalists for the award. The 2012 Woman of the Year will be announced and the top 30 women will be honored during an Oct. 14 ceremony in Indianapolis. Kamp is the second individual from Calvin to be named a top 30 honoree. Lisa Winkle was so honored in 2007. The top 30 honorees reflect the pillars of the Woman of the Year award, with outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, community service and leadership.

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High school boys soccer Hazelwood West, Rockwood Summit and Northwest won their brackets in the recently held, third annual Parkway West/ Northwest Tournament. A penalty kick with five seconds left in their game with Fox enabled Hazelwood West to score a 2-1 victory. That gave Hazelwood West 2-0-1 to top Parkway West and Lafayette in its pool. Parkway West went 2-1 in the bracket. The Longhorns defeated the Lancers 2-1 after beating Fox and losing to Hazelwood West. Parkway West and Lafayette have not met in competition since 2008. Parkway West coach Michael Skordos said it was a good win for the Longhorns over Lafayette. “Our game versus Lafayette was a good game,” Skordo said. “I was really impressed how the boys came out and scored two goals in the first half.” Lafayette went 0-1-2 in the tourney. In the MICDS Tournament championship game, Westminster Christian Academy lost 2-1 in overtime to the Ladue Rams. Ladue junior Reid Cytron scored the game-winning goal with less than three minutes to play in the overtime period. MICDS won the third-place match with a 2-1 victory over Affton.

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Eureka swimmers rally around team captain in personal fight By WARREN MAYES It was an emotional day recently for Eureka boys swimming coach Sharon Wasson and her Wildcats. One of their own – senior Dean Sindel – had been missing. Instead of swimming in the pool working to get better in the breaststroke, Sindel was in Children’s Hospital for 40 days. Sindel has leukemia and had been getting treatments for the dreaded disease. To show their solidarity with Sindel and to let him know he was never far from their minds, every Wildcat shaved his head. They wanted to be like him. The day before Sindel returned to school, Eureka was swimming the Summit Quad. Wasson said the boys were determined to win that event and share their success with Sindel the next day at school. This story has a happy ending. Eureka won the Summit Quad. The Wildcats finished with 671 points to easily outdistance Parkway North (535), Summit (502) and Webster Groves (264). “We wanted to win that for Dean and meet every goal we set up for that meet,” Wasson said. The scene at school was one Wasson will not soon forget. “It was standing (swimming) ovations, excitement and genuine caring,” Wasson said. “It was a pretty big milestone.” The Wildcats presented Sindel a plaque for winning the invitational. “They made him a gift basket full of goodies from the overwhelming generosity of the best parents and kids on the planet,” Wasson said. No doubt, this will encourage and inspire the Wildcats for the rest of the year. “Everything we win, we will give to

Dean,” Wasson said. “We will spend the year doing everything we can for him.” His condition will not enable Sindel to return to swimming, but he will continue to be a big part of the team. “Dean’s been on my team for the last year four years,” Wasson said. “He is a team captain this year. He’s a 4.2 (grade point average) student. He’s one of the nicest kids you’d ever want to meet. “Dean is the perfect student. He is a hard worker; he always has straight A’s. He never complains, never stops smiling, is polite and kind to everyone. He’s the kind of kid that leads the Veterans Day celebrations. Everyone respects him. If you would wrap him up, he’s be a perfect student.” Winning the Summit Quad was important to the Wildcats. Stephen Tresslar qualified for state in the backstroke with a time of 56.91 seconds. In the 50 free, Tresslar qualified for state with a winning time of 22.64. Nick Seidel was right behind him in 22.65 and he qualified for state as well. The medley relay team won in 1 minute, 43.79 seconds. “We had many more outstanding swims,” Wasson said about her Wildcats in the meet. “Afterward, there was elation, smiles (and) reflection. All emotions wrapped up in one.” Wasson said she, too, was caught up in the scene. “I was joyful, proud and my heart was just bursting knowing we could give Dean the No. 1 plaque,” Wasson said. It was this past spring when Sindel got sick – a reoccurrence of his previous battle with leukemia. “He had flu-like symptoms, and keep in See EUREKA SWIMMERS, page 30

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regular routine you have established. “I like the fact we’re playing at home,” Goldenberg said. “With our great band and student body being there, I think that will help our football team.” Still, the Colts will have to get it done on the gridiron. “They just don’t have any down years,” Goldenberg said. “They always have a great bunch of athletes at Webster Groves. We’ll have to be ready to play – that’s for sure because Webster Groves is always ready to play.”

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like him,” Sindel said of Lemieux. To enhance this wish and make the experience even more remarkable and memorable for the teen, Total Hockey donated a pair of customized Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX skates so he could skate on the ice with Lemieux. The former NHL player and current principal owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins spent the day with Sindel and showed him a few tricks on the ice, including a variety of shooting and skating drills. “It was completely unbelievable. I wouldn’t trade that moment for anything. It was just a dream come true,” Sindel said. The Sindels spent the evening at the Pittsburgh Penguins game and the entire stadium saw video footage recapping Dean’s day with Mario. Sindel beat the disease once and everyone is confident he will prevail again. Seeing him come back to school puts everything in perspective for his teammates and coach. “You realize winning and losing are not significant in the scheme of things,” Wasson said. “Having a purpose and a goal to drive you is what counts and everything else should fall into place.” The Wildcats have a new motto for the rest of the season. Wasson said it is “Go Bic or Go Home” after shaving their heads in honor of Sindel.

mind, he was just diagnosed as leukemia/ cancer free,” Wasson said. “His mom and dad; myself; the weightlifting coach, Tom Sumner, who we now call Dr. Sumner; just didn’t think he looked good. Tom said to me, ‘I think he is sick again ... because of his color.’ “He had lost weight but his mom was told, ‘virus and flu, let it run it’s course.’ She, having mom instincts, insisted he be checked. And sure enough the bad news came. The leukemia had returned. It was devastating to all.” To help out, the swim team sold shirts and raised $2,700 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through sales to the school and community. “The Eureka community is the best,” Wasson said. It wasn’t the first time Sindel had received the support of the community. When he was 14, he got a wish granted when Total Hockey teamed up with Make-AWish Foundation to help grant him his wish of a lifetime. He traveled with his parents to Pittsburgh, to meet his hockey idol and fellow cancer survivor, Mario Lemieux. “He really inspired me while I was having my treatments, because he is a cancer survivor, too. He gave me hope that I could beat it

Here are the other games scheduled:. Friday, Sept. 21 • Marquette at Mehlville, 7 p.m. • Oakville at Lafayette, 7 p.m. • Parkway West at Summit, 7 p.m. • Fox at Parkway South, 7 p.m. • SLUH at Chaminade, 7 p.m. • CBC at Vianney, 7 p.m. • Kennedy at Trinity, 7 p.m. • Eureka at Holt, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 • Kirkwood at Parkway North, 1 p.m. • Priory at Westminster, 1 p.m. • Missouri Military Academy at Principia, 1 p.m. • John Burroughs at MICDS, 2 p.m.

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Defining winning barbeque By SUZANNE CORBETT Barbeque is tough to define, but defining award-winning barbeque is even tougher. As a would-be judge, I began by turning to the dictionary for the definition, which already revealed potential controversy by allowing two acceptable spellings – “barbeque” and “barbecue.” Either way, Webster defines barbeque (the spelling adopted by the St. Louis BBQ Society) as “food, especially meat, poultry and fish, cooked on a grill.” That’s a decent definition, but it doesn’t help a potential barbeque judge understand how to evaluate the food at this year’s BBQ Bash. Most everyone who takes the St. Louis BBQ Society’s judging class is surprised to learn how involved competition judging really is. “Anyone can become a certified judge. You just have to take the class,” said St. Louis BBQ Society President Frank Schmer, noting there are some minor differences between the St. Louis BBQ Society and the Kansas City BBQ Society, which oversees the American Royal, one of the largest and most prestigious competitions in the country. One difference is the SLBS allows the use of propane grills. St. Louis BBQ Society rules are used at the Bash, which draws 100 barbeque teams and requires 100 certified judges. While Schmer estimates there are between 300 and 400 certified St. Louis BBQ judges, there always is a need for more. Judging classes are open to anyone who joins the St. Louis BBQ Society. Last month, I signed up for the class, which was comprised of barbeque enthusiasts, experienced judges seeking reaccredidation, novice judges, and a surprising number of barbeque competitors. According to Schmer, barbeque teams often take the class to learn what judges look for during competitions, which concentrate on three elements: taste, tenderness and appearance.

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The class covered the fine points of box displays, meat categories, and the finer aspects of tasting – such as the best place to bite into rib for a sample. “We cover the basics, but some of these things – like tasting techniques – you learn though actively judging,” said Richard Schmidt, who with his wife, Susan, taught the class along with Judging Committee Chair Tracy Bowlin. “It’s learning how to evaluate every entry fairly and not let personal preferences interfere.” During official competitions like the Bash, new judges are teamed with more experienced judges and seated in groups of six. Each table has a designated captain, has judged at least 15 contests. Captains present to the judges a team’s filled box entry. After judges evaluate the appearance, a portion of the entry is placed on the judging sheet, and judges taste and consider the tenderness. One tenderness rule I learned during the class was about ribs. I always thought ribs were done right if the meat fell of the bone, but judging experts consider that a sign of over-cooked ribs. Another example is the chard. There’s a fine line between what some consider burnt and the bark, which is the char on items like brisket and burnt ends that can add lots of wonderful flavor. Numerical scores are given ranging from 9 to 1, with 9 classed as outstanding and 2 ranking as awful. Number 1 usually is given when a team fails to follow directions, such as adding a non-approved garnish to the box. Judging is blind, i.e., judges do not know which teams are being presented at their tables. Once a round is judged, table captains pick up the judging forms for tabulation. During this year’s Bash, eight categories will be judged. After taking the judging class, it became clear why people want to become certified judges: They’re all foodies who love to taste the “que.”

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Brass, blues and barbeque An impressive lineup of local bands will take the stage at the St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash, serving up healthy sides of jazz and blues to complement the barbeque. The main stage will feature three bands on Saturday and another on Sunday. First up on Saturday will be Funky Butt Brass Band (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), a six-member band that wowed the crowd at last year’s Bash with their funky-flavored, traditional New Orleans brass tunes and some traditional jazz, Motown, Memphis soul and Chicago blues. Next, Voodoo Blues Band will take the stage (3-7 p.m.), playing blues, more funky jazz, R&B and soul tunes. Voodoo Blues Band is the house band for the weekly jam session at Hammerstone’s in Soulard and has played at many other area venues, including the Big Muddy Blues Festival in St. Louis.

The Jeremiah Johnson Band with The Sliders will close out the music on Saturday (7-11 p.m.). Self-described as “the new face of the Mississippi River blues,” the band plays all original music that combines solid songwriting and blues-style guitar (Jeremiah Johnson) with a long-tenured horn section (The Sliders). The band recently made St. Louis proud at the International Blues Challenge, making it to the semi-finals. Firing up the stage on Sunday will be Kingdom Brothers (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), a local electric blues band that credits its sound to the timeless influences of Albert King, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Eric Clapton and other greats. Kingdom Brothers has appeared at BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups; The Wolf Public House; Harrah’s Casino; and at the West County Talent Bash held Memorial Day weekend at the Chesterfield Amphitheater.

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taining secret ingredients will be delivered to each of the chosen teams. Contestants then will have two hours to concoct a dish containing those secret ingredients. Their resulting creations will be served to six VIP judges who will determine the Iron Chef winner. Judging for the Iron Chef competition will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday on the BBQ Bash mainstage.

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On-site BBQ Bash parking will be limited again this year, so guests are encouraged to take advantage of the free shuttle service to the Bash. To take the shuttle, guests should park at the BBQ Bash off-site lot, located at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood, 2645 Generations Drive. Parking hours for the public shuttle are as follows: • Saturday – 6:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. • Sunday – 6 a.m.-3 p.m.

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By JIM ERICKSON A new ladder truck will join the fleet of fire and emergency vehicles at the Monarch Fire Protection District, replacing a 26-year-old vehicle now in service. Purchase of the $656,495 vehicle received unanimous approval from the district’s board of directors at its Sept. 4 meeting. Delivery will be next month but the vehicle probably won’t go into service until several weeks later due to the equipment loading and training process for Monarch personnel assigned to the station where the truck is kept. The ladder truck’s manufacturer is E-ONE, an Ocala, Fla., firm whose dealer serving this area is Banner Fire Equipment of Roxana, Ill. Bids, opened at the Monarch Board’s Aug. 21 meeting, came from six different suppliers and covered nine vehicles. Assistant Chief John Borgmann supervised the bidding-evaluation process and explained the many details involved in the process. Underscoring the complexity of purchasing a sophisticated piece of firefighting equipment, Borgmann explained, was the paperwork and time required in the bidding process. The Monarch committee spent a number of months working on specifications, a period that included reviewing new technology available on today’s rigs, assessing the district’s needs and visiting other fire departments to get a first-hand look and input from colleagues on their recent purchases. The proposals submitted by the six equipment suppliers were just as detailed, arriving in three-ring binders so thick that most were sent to the district in boxes. After the bids were opened, the Monarch committee split up into teams to review the proposals and compare them with the

district’s specifications. That task required many hours but was completed in time for the group to prepare a recommendation for the Board, Borgmann said. Key to the specifications is a 75-foot ladder and platform that can accommodate two or three firefighters, depending on the angle and height of the ladder and whether or not water is flowing. Electrical outlets and halogen lights on the platform provide illumination and power for other equipment. Sensors on the system sound an alarm if the ladder nears an overload state. If you’re thinking a truck with this much equipment must weigh a lot, you’re right. Borgmann noted the unit with all its equipment and firefighters aboard will tip the scales at about 25 tons. “And there are trucks even bigger than that,” weighing up to 35 tons, he added. “The big emphasis in firefighting equipment today is safety,” Borgmann said. “Safety definitely helps the firefighters, but the end result also is better and faster service to everyone in the district.” Wading through all the bids was a huge challenge, Borgmann said, and not all the proposals met the specifications that Monarch viewed as important, including delivery time. Estimated costs ranged from just under $550,000 to more than $660,000. The Banner bid was not the lowest, but Capt. Dave Schmitt, who headed the 12-member committee of Monarch firefighter/paramedics who prepared bidding specifications and evaluated the proposals received, said the E-ONE truck most closely matched the district’s needs and requirements. Plans call for the new truck to be assigned to the Monarch station on Fernview Drive on the west edge of Creve Coeur.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM John F. Kennedy Catholic High School 500 Woods Mill Road • Manchester (636) 227-5900 • www.kennedycatholic.net Father Bob Suit, President 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 co-curriculars 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. Living Water Academy 17770 Mueller Road • Wildwood (636) 821-2308 • www.LivingWaterAcademy.com Thomas Keller, Head of School Wildwood’s only distinctly Christian pre-K through 8th grade school, Living Water Academy’s Christ-centered curriculum takes His love beyond the chapel and into the classroom. LWA’s intellectually and spiritually stimulating education encourages students to be lifelong learners, offering academically challenging studies in core subjects as well as exploratory classes including musical theater, art and Spanish. Additionally, LWA’s Learning Center works closely with core teachers to enhance student success and address various learning challenges. Now housed in West County Community Church’s new $3 million building expansion, LWA now also includes after-school care, a larger Mom’s Day Out program and a nursery program. 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 2012 had an average ACT score of a 26.4. 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. Rossman School 12660 Conway Rd. • Creve Coeur (314) 434-5877 • www.rossmanschool.org Patricia Shipley, Head of School Celebrating 95 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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Seeking healthy women St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield is accepting nominations through Oct. 1 for its 2012 Healthy Woman Award. Now in its eighth year, the St. Luke’s Hospital Healthy Woman Award recognizes and celebrates women who take steps to improve their own health and inspire better health in the community. To access the nomination form and learn about last year’s four honorees, visit stlukes-stl.com/healthy-woman. For additional information, call (314) 205-6654. Winners will be notified in early October and honored on Oct. 25 at St. Luke’s Spirit Girls’ Night Out.

AAP releases guidebook on autism The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published a go-to guide for parents and caregivers of children with autism: “Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Every Parent Needs to Know” (AAP, October 2012). The guide was written with the guidance of pediatricians and autism experts. More than 1 percent of all U.S. children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but diagnosis requires

behavioral observations, and each case is different. The AAP’s guide contains information on the different types of ASDs, from autism to Asperger’s syndrome to pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). It includes straightforward screening tools and advice to help parents partner with doctors to provide their children with quality care. The book will be available in October at bookstores and is available now at healthychildren.org/AutismBook.

Strep throat guidelines updated Although people often say they have “strep” throat, most sore throats actually are caused by a virus, not streptococcus bacteria, and should not be treated with antibiotics, according to new information from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). The IDSA’s newly revised guidelines for strep throat advise that when a strep infection is confirmed by testing, it should be treated with penicillin or amoxicillin if the patient does not have an allergy. The guidelines further recommend that children who suffer from recurrent strep throat should not have their tonsils surgically removed solely to reduce the frequency of infection.

About 15 million people in the U.S. see the doctor for a sore throat every year and as many as 70 percent receive antibiotics, although a much smaller percentage actually have strep throat: approximately 20 to 30 percent of children and just 5 to 15 percent of adults, according to the IDSA. The guidelines note that children and adults do not need to be tested for strep throat if they have a cough, runny nose, hoarseness and mouth sores, which are strong signs of a viral throat infection. A sore throat is more likely to be caused by strep if the pain comes on suddenly, swallowing hurts and the sufferer has a fever without the above listed features, but should be confirmed through testing before antibiotics are prescribed. Because strep throat is uncommon in children 3 years old or younger, they do not need to be tested, according to the IDSA.

Sleep problems may be early sign of Alzheimer’s Sleep disruptions may be among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report from Washington University School of Medicine scientists in Science Translational Medicine. Working in a mouse model, researchers found that when the first signs of Alzheimer’s plaques appear in the brain, the normal sleep-wake cycle is significantly disrupted. “If sleep abnormalities begin this early in the course of human Alzheimer’s disease, those changes could provide us with an easily detectable sign of pathology,” senior author Dr. David M. Holtzman, head of Washington University’s Department of Neurology, said in a news release. “As we start to treat Alzheimer’s patients before the onset of dementia, the presence or absence of sleep problems may be a rapid indicator of whether the new treatments are succeeding.” Scientists are evaluating whether sleep problems occur in patients who have markers of Alzheimer’s disease, such as plaques in the brain, but have not yet developed memory or other cognitive problems. “If these sleep problems exist, we don’t yet know exactly what form they take – reduced sleep overall or trouble staying asleep or something else entirely,” Holtzman said. “But we’re working to find out.”

Obesity linked to rheumatoid arthritis Mayo Clinic researchers have linked obesity with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease in which the immune system attacks primarily joint tissue, creating inflammation. Comparing data on 813 people with rheumatoid arthritis with data on 813 others without it, researchers found that being overweight appears to be a risk factor for developing the disease. According to researcher Eric Matteson, the link was seen among women. The study appeared in the journal Arthritis Care and Research and was supported by the National Institutes of Health.

Out of control blood pressure Almost 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, and more than half of them do not have it under control, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported this month. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S., and contributes to nearly 1,000 deaths per day. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means having a systolic blood pressure number (top number) of 140 or higher and a diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) of 90 or greater. Although medication often is prescribed to help control blood pressure, one in four Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure do not take their medication regularly. According to the American Heart Association, those living with uncontrolled high blood pressure are three times more likely to die from heart disease and four times more likely to die from stroke.

Death rate down for diabetics Although more people have diabetes now than ever before, data from the National Health Interview Survey shows that death rates are declining in men and women with diabetes. “From the time period of 1997 to 2006, death rates for any cause and for cardiovascular disease in particular declined in people with diabetes,” said Dr. Edward Gregg, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Education and events Missouri Baptist Medical Center will present a free program on cancer survivorship from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. Attendees will learn how to support cancer survivors through their physical and emotional concerns and to move forward to living a cancer-free life. Boxed lunches will be provided. Registration is required. Call (314) 996-5433. ••• An Alzheimer’s support group will meet from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 18 at Parc Provence, 605 Coeur De Ville Drive in Creve Coeur. Call (314) 542-2500 to RSVP. ••• The Green Homes and Great Health Festival will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Missouri Botanical Garden. The 11th annual festival includes more than 100 displays and exhibits with information about renewable energy, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, green home technology, free health screenings offered by Siteman Cancer Center, free flu shots and

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Scharr, who is a friend of Wiegand, said he would like to have a smaller version of the monument erected in Chesterfield. “I would like to get the city (of Chesterfield) behind organ donation,” Scharr said. “My idea is to replicate one of the figures from Don’s sculpture, possibly the young boy on the end, and place it on the levee wall or in downtown Chesterfield. It would include a plaque dedicated to organ donors and encourage those much needed organ donations. … My hope is that Chesterfield Arts will be part of and support the project. The project would be totally funded through private donations.” Chesterfield Arts Executive Director Stacey Morse said she liked the idea. “The candlelight ceremony was a beautiful event,” Morse said. “The memorial is very inspiring and promotes such an important cause. I like the idea of some form of it being accessible in Chesterfield if at all possible.” Bob Spencer, of Ballwin, said he and his wife would be in favor also of having a small version of the donor memorial placed in West County. “We believe the more people who can see it, the better,” Spencer said. “We got involved with MTS after 1997. Our daughter Dana, who attended Parkway South at the time, died in a car accident, and we agreed to donate her organs. Over the years we, have volunteered for a number of events. When Mid-America wanted to put together this memorial, we were asked to be on the design committee. We are extremely happy with the donor memorial and its park setting. It would be nice to have a smaller version of it closer to home.”

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first Chesterfield Valley business to reopen after the flood. Another keynote speaker, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce President Rob O’Brien, will discuss the impressive recovery of 96 percent of Joplin’s businesses damaged in the tornado that ravaged Joplin in May 2011. Attendees will hear also from a panel of experts in the areas of insurance, information technology/communications, public safety and restoration. For example, because businesses that experience a major data loss have a 50 percent chance of reopening and only a 10 percent chance of surviving long-term, Bill Cannon, president of CompuVault, will explain the importance of backing up data and storing it in a safe and secure location either off-site, online, or both. Cannon also will explain cloud computing and share his expertise on what to look for in an online, private cloud. Another panel discussion leader, Deane Adam, regional preparedness manager at the American Red Cross, will explain the American Red Cross Ready Rating Program, a free program that measures how ready businesses, organizations and schools are to deal with emergencies and helps them improve their readiness level. Following the panel discussions, attendees will have an opportunity to interact with the presenters and other experts at Lunch and Learn roundtable discussions. All are welcome to attend the seminar. Admission is $45 for Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce members and $60 for non-members, payable in advance. Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost. For reservations, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by Sept. 22. West Newsmagazine is proud to sponsor the event.

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Reflections on the Democratic National Convention By THOMAS SOWELL The Brass Standard Politics takes a lot of brass. And Bill Clinton is a master politician. His rousing speech at the Democrats’ convention told the delegates that Republicans “want to go back to the same old policies that got us into trouble in the first place.” That is world class brass. Bill Clinton’s own administration, more than any other, promoted an unsustainable housing boom, which eventually and inevitably led to a housing bust that brought down the whole American economy. Behind all the complex financial processes that reached to Wall Street and beyond, there is one fundamental fact: Many people stopped making their mortgage payments. Why did that happen? Because mortgage loans were made to people who did not meet the long-established qualification standards for getting a mortgage loan. And why did that happen? Because the Clinton administration threatened lawsuits against lenders who did not approve mortgage loans to minority applicants as often as to white applicants. In other words, racial quotas replaced credit qualifications. A failure to have racial statistics on mortgage approvals that fit the government’s preconceptions was equated with discrimination. Attorney General Reno said that lenders who “closely examine their lending practices and make necessary changes to eliminate discrimination” would “fare better in this department’s stepped-up enforcement effort than those who do not.” She said, “Do not wait for the Justice Department to come knocking.” Clinton’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had similar racial quota policies, and began taking legal actions against banks that turned down more minority applicants than HUD thought they should. HUD said that it was breaking down “racial and ethnic barriers” so as to create more “access” to home ownership. It established “goals” – political Newspeak for quotas – for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgages that the original lenders had made to “the underserved population.” In other words, the original lenders could pass on the increasingly risky mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – and, ultimately, to the taxpayers. Other federal agencies warned mortgage lenders against having credit standards that these agencies considered too high. And these agencies had many powers to use against banks and other lenders who did not heed their warnings. The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, for

example, issued guidelines for “non-discriminatory” lending which warned lenders against “unreasonable measures of creditworthiness.” Lenders should have standards “appropriate to the economic culture of urban lower-income and nontraditional consumers” and consider “extenuating circumstances.” In other words, when some people don’t come up to the lending standards, then the lending standards should be brought down to them. What was the evidence for all the lending discrimination that the government was supposedly trying to prevent? Statistics. In the year 2000, for example, black applicants for conventional mortgage loans were turned down at twice the rate

make money by lending to individuals who don’t pay them back. That is what government forced lenders to do, beginning under the Clinton administration. And the eventual collapse took down the economy. It takes brass to defy the facts. And Bill Clinton has brass. An Economic ‘Plan’? Former president Bill Clinton told the Democratic National Convention that Barack Obama has a plan to rescue the economy, and only the fact that the Republicans stood in his way has stopped him from getting the economy out of the doldrums. From all this, and much else that is said in the media and on the campaign trail, you

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for white applicants. Case closed, as far as the media and the government were concerned. Had they bothered to look a little deeper, they would have found that whites were turned down at nearly twice the rate for Asian Americans. Had they bothered to check out average credit scores, they would have discovered that whites had higher average credit scores than blacks, and Asian Americans had higher average credit scores than whites. Such inconvenient facts would have undermined the whole moral melodrama, reducing it to a case of plain economics, with lenders more likely to lend to those who were more likely to pay them back. Once lending standards were lowered, in order to meet racial quotas, they were lowered for everybody. Deadbeats of any race could get mortgage loans, and most were probably not minorities. Democrats like to blame the “greed” of business, rather than the policies of government, for problems. But lenders don’t

might think that the economy requires government intervention to revive and create jobs. It is Beltway dogma that the government has to “do something.” History tells a different story. For the first 150 years of this country’s existence, the federal government felt no great need to “do something” when the economy turned down. Over that long span of time, the economic downturns were neither as deep nor as long lasting as they have been since the federal government decided that it had to “do something” in the wake of the stock market crash of 1929, which set a new precedent. One of the last of the “do nothing” presidents was Warren G. Harding. In 1921, under President Harding, unemployment hit 11.7 percent – higher than it has been under President Obama. Harding did nothing to get the economy stimulated. Far from spending more money to try to “jump start” the economy, President Harding actually reduced government spending, as the tax revenues declined during the

economic downturn. This was not a matter of absent-mindedly neglecting the economy. President Harding deliberately rejected the urging of his own Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover, to intervene. The 11.7 percent unemployment rate in 1921 fell to 6.7 percent in 1922, and then to 2.4 percent in 1923. It is hard to think of any government intervention in the economy that produced such a sharp and swift reduction in unemployment as was produced by just staying out of the way and letting the economy rebound on its own. Bill Clinton loudly proclaimed to the delegates to the Democratic National Convention that no president could have gotten us out of the recession in just one term. But history shows that the economy rebounded out of a worse unemployment situation in just two years under Harding, who simply let the market revive on its own, as it had done before, time and time again for more than a century. Something similar happened under Ronald Reagan. Unemployment peaked at 9.7 percent early in the Reagan administration. Like Harding and earlier presidents, Reagan did nothing, despite outraged outcries in the media. The economy once again revived on its own. Three years later, unemployment was down to 7.2 percent – and it kept on falling, as the country experienced 20 years of economic growth with low inflation and low unemployment. The Obama party line is that all the bad things are due to what he inherited from Bush, and the few signs of recovery are due to Obama’s policies beginning to pay off. But, if the economy has been rebounding on its own for more than 150 years, the question is why it has been so slow to recover under the Obama administration. The endless proliferation of anti-business interventions by government, and the sight of more of the same coming over the horizon from Barack Obama’s appointees in the federal bureaucracies, creates the one thing that has long stifled economic activity in countries around the world – uncertainty about what the rules of the game are, and the unpredictability of how specifically those rules will continue to change in a hostile political environment. Both history and contemporary data show that countries prosper more when there are stable and dependable rules, under which people can make investments without having to fear unpredictable new government interventions before these investments can pay off. A great myth has grown up that President Franklin D. Roosevelt saved the American

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM economy with his interventions during the Great Depression of the 1930s. But a 2004 economic study concluded that government interventions had prolonged the Great Depression by several years. Obama is repeating policies that failed under FDR. Despite demands that Mitt Romney spell out his plan for reviving the economy, we can only hope that Governor Romney plans to stop the government from intervening in the economy and gumming up the works, so that the economy can recover on its own. Depending on Dependency The theme that most seemed to rouse the enthusiasm of delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte was that we are all responsible for one another – and that Republicans don’t want to help the poor, the sick and the helpless. All of us should be on guard against beliefs that flatter ourselves. At the very least, we should check such beliefs against facts. Yet the notion that people who prefer economic decisions to be made by individuals in the market are not as compassionate as people who prefer those decisions to be made collectively by politicians is seldom even thought of as a belief that should be checked against facts. Nor is this notion confined to Democrats in America today. Belief in the superior compassion of the political left is a worldwide phenomenon that goes back at least as far as the 18th century. But in all that time, and in all those places, there has been little, if any, effort on the left to check this crucial assumption against facts. When an empirical study of the actual behavior of American conservatives and liberals was published in 2006, it turned out that conservatives donated a larger amount of money, and a higher percentage of their incomes (which were slightly lower than liberal incomes) to philanthropic activities. Conservatives also donated more of their time to philanthropic activities and donated far more blood than liberals. What is most remarkable about this study is not just its results. What is even more remarkable is how long it took before anyone even bothered to ask the questions. It was just assumed, for centuries, that the left was more compassionate. Ronald Reagan donated a higher percentage of his income to charitable activities than did either Franklin D. Roosevelt or Ted Kennedy. Being willing to donate the taxpayers’ money is not the same as being willing to put your own money where your mouth is. Milton Friedman pointed out that the heyday of free market capitalism in the 19th century was a period of an unprecedented rise in philanthropic activity. Going even further back in time, in the 18th century Adam Smith, the patron saint of free market economics, was discovered from records examined after his death to have

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privately made large charitable donations, far beyond what might have been expected from someone of his income level. Helping those who have been struck by unforeseeable misfortunes is fundamentally different from making dependency a way of life. Although the big word on the left is “compassion,” the big agenda on the left is dependency. The more people who are dependent on government handouts, the more votes the left can depend on for an ever-expanding welfare state. Optimistic Republicans who say that widespread unemployment and record numbers of people on food stamps hurt President Obama’s reelection chances are overlooking the fact that people who are dependent on government are more likely to vote for politicians who are giving them handouts. President Franklin D. Roosevelt understood that, back during the Great Depression of the 1930s. He was re-elected in a landslide after his first term, during which unemployment was in double digits every single month, and in some months was over 20 percent. The time is long overdue for optimistic Republicans to understand what FDR understood long ago, and what Barack Obama clearly understands today. Dependency pays off in votes – unless somebody alerts the taxpayers who get stuck with the bill. The Obama administration is shamelessly advertising in the media – whether on billboards or on television – for people to get on food stamps. Welfare state bureaucrats have been sent into supermarkets to tell shoppers that food stamps are available. The intelligentsia have for decades been promoting the idea that there should be no stigma to accepting government handouts. Living off the taxpayers is portrayed as a “right” or – more ponderously – as part of a “social contract.” You may not recall signing any such contract, but it sounds poetic and high-toned. Moreover, it wins votes among the gullible, and that is the bottom line for welfare state politicians.

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“Dinner With Friends,” through Sept. 30, Dramatic License Theatre “My One and Only,” through Oct. 7, Stages St. Louis Disney on Ice: “Treasure Trove,” Sept. 20, Chaifetz Arena “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Sept. 20-23 & 27-30, Heagney Theater The Improvised Shakespeare Company, Sept. 28-29, The Touhill “New Dance Horizons,” Oct. 5-6, The Touhill “The Price is Right Live!” Oct. 5, The Fox Theatre

tickets and information Chaifetz Arena: metrotix.com, (314) 534-1111 Dramatic License Theatre: dramaticlicenseproductions.org, (636) 220-7012 The Family Arena: metrotix.com, (314) 5341111 The Fox Theatre: metrotix.com, (314) 534-1111 Heagney Theater: insighttheatrecompany.com, (314) 556-1293 Kranzberg Arts Center: hotcitytheatre.org, (314) 289-4060

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Com mu n it y Event s ART Chesterfield Arts invites students from universities and colleges within a 125-mile radius of Chesterfield to submit a proposal for a permanent, outdoor sculpture as part of the Chesterfield Arts 2012-2013 University Sculpture Competition. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, Nov. 1. The project culminates in a public unveiling in fall 2013. Call 519-1955.

BENEFITS The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is at 9 a.m. (registration at 8 a.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Busch Stadium. The organization works to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Call (800) 272-3900 or visit alz.org/stl. ••• Bethel United Methodist Church hosts its 88th annual Chicken Dinner from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the church, 17500 Manchester Road in Wildwood. The Bethel Craft Boutique and Country Store, offering a wide variety of handmade, seasonal home decor items, also is featured. Dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-10, and free for kids younger than age 5. Call 458-2255 or visit bethelunitedmethodist.org. ••• Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Diamonds Gala – The Circle of Friends Celebration from 5:30-11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Khorassan Room at the Chase Park Plaza. The evening includes a cocktail reception, threecourse dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing. Proceeds benefit research for treatments and cures by the Saint Louis University Liver Center researchers and physicians. Tickets are $200 per person, with tables of 10 for $2,000. Call (314) 576-3078, or visit friendsoftheslulc.org. ••• Holy Infant Knights of Columbus sponsors a Fall Bingo and Social at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, Sept.

22 in Holy Infant’s school cafeteria, 248 New Ballwin Road. There is a minimum $50 payout per game, with a $20 admission fee for 15 games and drinks. Food and snacks are available for purchase. Call Ray Brune at 256-6511. ••• A concert of world/jazz/fusion/funk music by Todd, Ferris Mosby, Farshit Etniko, Dawn Weber and others is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at The Purser Center at Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield. Also featured are traditional Nepalese dance, belly dancing and a Nepalese market. Proceeds benefit the Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children, Inc. to help ensure healthy, educated and economically independent Nepalese citizens. Visit mitrata.org. ••• An Antique Show & Sale sponsored by Old Trails Historical Society is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 on the historic grounds of the Bacon Log Cabin, 687 Henry Ave. in Ballwin. Barbecue, a bake sale and folk music are featured. Proceeds are used for the preservation and maintenance of the Bacon Log Cabin. Call 527-2522. ••• Kickin’ For a Cure to benefit Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is at halftime of the Marquette High vs. Eureka High varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 28 at Marquette High School. The event is led by the Marquette Mystique dance team and Marquette cheer squad, joined by hundreds of students, parents and boosters. Anyone who makes a donation can join in the kick line during halftime. For more information or to become a corporate sponsor, visit marquettemystique.com. ••• National Medical Billing Services teams up with JDRF to host a charity golf tournament with a 10 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, Oct. 5 at Innsbrook Resort Golf Course. Proceeds benefit the search for a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. The cost is $400 per foursome and includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, golf and games. Call 273-6711. •••

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Oktoberfest is from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 at St. Clare of Assisi, 15642 Clayton Road in Ellisville. The St. Clare Men’s Club sponsors the event, which includes food, live music, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, wine garden, and games for all ages. Proceeds benefit the parish’s programs. Contact john.steinbrecher@cenveo.com. ••• St. Francis’ Episcopal Church in Eureka hosts a Pet Blessing and Autumn Celebration from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 on the lawn of Eureka City Hall. The event includes food, crafts, raffles, presentations and activities for kids. Pets must be leashed. Donations benefit Open Door Sanctuary. Visit stfranciseureka.com or call 938-3733. ••• Taste of the Town, a fundraiser for the Eureka High School class of 2014, is from 5:30-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15 in the school commons. More than 40 area restaurants provide samples on campus; a silent auction and raffle also are featured. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, EHS students and staff; and $35 for a family fourpack. Call Tammy at (314) 392-8316 for tickets, which are not sold at the door. ••• Circus Flora presents “A Celtic Night Circus: Tír Na Nóg” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 18-20 and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21 in a tent on the grounds of Chesterfield Mall. The dinner theater production was specifically written for limited presentation. It celebrates Circus Flora’s 26 years, and is loosely based on Arthur Schnitzler’s “La Ronde.” Tickets are $175 and include a gourmet dinner, dessert and wine. A portion of the proceeds benefits a community outreach program called Clowns on Call, which brings the circus to area children’s hospitals. For tickets or information, call (314) 534-1111 or visit circusflora.org. ••• The Cyclosportif Tour bike ride to benefit Children’s Miracle Network is at 7 a.m. (60-mile ride), 7:30 a.m. (30-mile ride) and 8:30 a.m. (20-mile ride) on Saturday, Oct. 20 starting at Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive in Hillsboro. A fun ride for children is from 9-10 a.m. Routes are designed to appeal to all ages and riding levels. The goal is for each cyclist to raise a minimum of $100. The

registration fee is $35 for those registering before midnight on Sept. 30 and $45 for later registrants; registration closes Oct. 10. The children’s fun ride fee is $5. For more information, visit cyclosportiftour.com. ••• The annual Howl & Yowl Fall Festival benefiting homeless cats and dogs at Country Acres Rescue is from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 739 Weidman Road, near Queeny Park. The rescue is a no-kill, notfor-profit shelter, and this event is its largest fundraiser. The entire family and pets are invited for carnival games and prizes, clown and balloon art, face and pumpkin painting, a caricaturist, haunted house, scarecrow corner, a pet costume contest, live music and more. Call 227-1919. ••• St. Mark’s Lutheran School hosts a trivia night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Drive. The fundraiser benefits St. Mark’s fund for new playground sunshades and air-conditioners. The cost is $20 per person, with 8-10 people per table. Guests are invited to bring their own drinks and snacks (no glass bottles please). Call 9384432 or email stempleton@sbcglobal.net. ••• St. Mark Presbyterian Church hosts a Holiday House Tour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at five West County homes. Brunch is served from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church, 601 Claymont Drive in Ballwin. Homes are decorated for the Christmas season, and proceeds benefit Lydia’s House, which serves battered and abused women and their children. The cost for brunch is $7; the tour is $10. The first 100 ticket-holders receive a commemorative Christmas ornament. Call 227-9116.

FAMILY AND KIDS The city of Ballwin hosts the annual Ballwin Kids’ Triathalon on Sunday, Sept. 23 with a fun-run and bike for kids ages 2-5 at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, both at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. For details or to register, visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• The B&B Student Shorts Film Festival 2012 is from 7-9:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

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LIVE PERFORMANCES Party in the Plaza is from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Westport Plaza. Slam and Griffin & the Gargoyles perform, and barbecue and drink specials are available.

There is no charge to enter. Visit westportstl.com for more information. ••• The Music at St. Paul’s Music Series hosts A Festival of Sacred Music of Paul Manz at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Des Peres, 12345 Manchester Road. The performance features guest organist Dr. David Cherwin, assisted by St. Paul’s Choirs and Orchestra. The event is free; a freewill offering is accepted. Call (314) 822-0447 or visit stpauldesperes.org. ••• The Enlightened Piano Concert featuring Richard Carr, Kai Miano and Donovan Johnson is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at Midwest Music Conservatory. Carr, from St. Louis, is the artist in residence at Midwest Music Conservatory; Donovan, of Omaha, Neb., tours regularly in the U.S. and occasionally abroad; and Miano is from Germany and is a well-known pianist there. Free CDs, audience participation, product discounts and a reception are featured. Admission is free; donations are welcomed. Visit donovanjohnson.net.

SPECIAL INTEREST GriefShare is offered from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 14 at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church, 14820 Conway Road in Chesterfield. The weekly seminar/support group is a Biblically based forum for people dealing with the death of someone close. Participants can start at any time. Call Clair Allyn at 537-3658 or visit griefshare.org. ••• The West County Swing Dance Club meets from 8-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road. The not-for-profit social group hosts more than 350 dancers each week and offers basic to advanced swing dance lessons before the dance (at 7 p.m.). Visit wcsdc.com. ••• Commerce Banks’ holds a shredding event from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at its Town & Country Banking Center, 1090 Schnucks Woods Mill Plaza. Bring as many as 10 boxes of documents for shredding by a third-party service provider. Call (314) 746-5052. ••• Aish hosts educational Yom Kippur services with Kol Nidrei at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and a service from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Aish Firehouse, 457 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield; and also at Nusach Hari Bnai Zion, 650 N. Price Road, with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald. Services are free but contributions are appreciated. For information or to learn about babysitting services, contact Claire at (314) 862-2474 or email cwolff@aish.com.

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Pent-up demand is pushing home sales and home prices. More home sale contracts were signed in July than any month in the past two years and increased demand is finally beginning to have an impact on home prices. This is confirmed by reports from the Missouri Association of Realtors and real estate data company CoreLogic. The Realtors group says that the number of homes sold in July increased year-over-year by 19 percent. Home prices in St. Louis rose 2.5 percent between June and July, according to CoreLogic. Here’s what’s new in new homes: McKelvey celebrates 114th birthday, you get the gifts McKelvey Homes is celebrating 114 years of home-building with its “Ultimate Birthday Blowout.” To mark the occasion, the area’s oldest and most established home builder is offering buyers the opportunity to select two options packages free during the month of September. McKelvey Homes President Jim Brennan, said, “To show our appreciation, we are offering buyers the chance to ‘pick a pair’ of options to personalize their brand-new McKelvey home. “Choose from our list of some of the most sought-after options: granite countertops; hardwood floors in the kitchen, breakfast room and hearth room; walkout lower level; ceramic tile package in the master bath; stainless-steel appliances, and free closing costs.” The “Pick a Pair” total value ranges from $8,000 to $12,000. The Birthday Blowout cannot be combined with any other offers, and some restrictions apply. Visit mckelveyhomes.com

cany neighborhood just up the street. Sales manager Kim McIver emphasizes The Hamptons’ exceptional location, only a quarter-mile from the Page Extension and within walking distance of the Katy Trail. Take Page Avenue (Hwy. 364) to the Arena Parkway exit, north a quarter mile on Arena to Hemsath. Call McIver at 314-220-2861 or visit paynefamilyhomes.com. Griffey Homes has popular new model ready at Penny Lane, condos available Griffey Homes’ new Abbey inventory home is now open at Penny Lane in St. Charles County. The Abbey is one of Griffey’s most popular models, said sales manager Kim Valerio, and is priced at $236,732. The home features granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, optional hearth room, upgraded flooring and a view of the lake from the very private patio. Griffey also has been busy with condominium sales at The Charleston at Heritage. The handful of remaining condos start at $129,900 and feature two bedrooms, two baths and a 5-by-25-foot balcony. Garages are still available at an additional $9,500. Each building has an elevator and a large storage room. Three of the condos are on the top floor and feature vaulted ceilings and nice treeline view. Call Kim at 636-936-1923 or email her at kim@griffeyhomes.com.

Inventory available at Whittaker’s New Town and Glenhurst There’s good news in New Town. Greg Whittaker, president of Homes by Whittaker, reports that several new two-story inventory homes are in various stages of construction at The New Town at St. Charles. The homes Payne Family Homes at The Hamptons range from 1,200 to 2,700 square feet and Payne Family Homes has just announced prices start at $114,900. Most popular has the acquisition of a limited number of sites been the value-leading model 2032-34 twoin The Hamptons, a gated enclave on Hem- story, which starts as low as $189,500 and sath Road in St. Charles County. accounts for most of the sales. Payne will be offering 12 ranch, storyHomes also are nearing completion at and-a-half, and two-story designs from its Whittaker’s attached-home community of Lifestyle Collection, available with three-car Glenhurst, in Wentzville. These two-story garages on certain homesites. Floor plans homes are attached in pairs only at the tworange from 1,627 to 3,388 square feet, and car garage for maximum privacy and fealower levels can be finished for additional ture full front and rear yards that are owned entertainment and bedroom space. by the resident. Preview pricing in The Hamptons starts Prices start at $111,500 for attractive from the mid-$200’s, and construction of a 1,200 to 1,500-square-foot models with two display model is expected to begin shortly. to four bedrooms and a two-car garage. Meanwhile, interested buyers are invited For information about New Town or to tour the 1.5-story Montego, a Lifestyle Glenhurst, call 636-916-2000. Check out model on display at Payne Family’s Tus- homesbywhittaker.com.

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Classic Red Hots offers tasty mix of American, Mediterranean fare traditional dishes she now serves. By SUZANNE CORBETT “Many of these dishes are familiar – hummus, gyros and Walk into Classic Red Hots–AlBasha craving a Chicago hot dog and you likely will leave a fan of Mediterranean/ shish kabobs. These are foods people know. They’ve seen Middle Eastern cuisine. Classic Red Hots offers a unique some of these in the grocery store,” said Almallak, who contrast of flavors and culinary cultures on one menu – a was quick to explain the difference between mass-promenu created after Galeb and Wafe Almallak took owner- duced foods, such as hummus, and those prepared fresh using authentic ingredients. “You can taste the difference. ship of the popular Chesterfield hot dog haven last year. Classics Red Hots has been at the same location for Our foods are made fresh and authentically, using spices more than a decade and draws a loyal customer base that and olive oil we import from Lebanon and Jordan.” Classic Red Hots’ imported spices provide the defining comes for the all-beef Vienna hot dogs and deli-style sandwiches. Since Mediterranean specialties have been added flavor difference. For example, cold-pressed Lebanese to the menu, faithful hot dog gourmands have discovered olive oil produces a light fruitiness and is the secret to creLebanese and Jordanian cuisines, made from Almallak ating classic dishes, such as hummus and baba gannouj. Culinary aficionados will appreciate Classic Red Hots’ family recipes. Asked if hot dogs are as popular in the Middle East as unique use of its signature flavors: lemon, garlic, mint, they are in America, Galeb Almallak smiled and said, “Hot parsley and onion. Herbs and spices are used to create dogs are not that famous – not like they are here.” traditional dishes, such as Tabouleh and Fattoush Salad. While the Classic Red Hots Chicago Dog remains the Kafta, a mixture containing seasoned ground beef, is as top dog on the menu, Almallak reported that his customers popular in Lebanon as the hot dog is here and is available are enjoying the new Mediterranean grill menu developed as a pita sandwich or as a kabob. by his wife, Wafe, who grew up in the restaurant business Other recommended house specialties are Sambousik – in Lebanon. That is where she learned and mastered the crisply fried, Lebanese-style empanadas stuffed with beef and pine nuts – and Lahmbaajin, a Middle Eastern-style flatbread topped with a choice of cheese and herbs or a mixture of ground beef, tomato, onion and green pepper. Classic Red Hots - AlBasha Two dishes great to share are Kibbeh – a football shaped, 41 Forum Shopping Center • Chesterfield cracked wheat shell stuffed with ground beef and pine (314) 878-4687 nuts – and Fatayer, which are baked meat pies. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday Sandwiches, combos, and specialty dogs number more 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday than 30. Counted on the list are Falafel, Chicken Shawarma www.classicredhots.com and Baba’s Bagel dog. There are also combo specials rang-

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1.00 Off aDuLt Lunch Buffet

Coupon good for 4 people per table. Can’t be combined with other offers. Not valid on Holiday. Expires 9/30/12

1.50 Off aDuLt Dinner Buffet

Coupon good for 4 people per table. Can’t be combined with other offers. Not valid on Holiday. Expires 9/30/12

Lunch Buffet Monday - Saturday 11 am - 3:30 pm Dinner Buffet Monday - thursday 3:30 pm - 10 pm friday and Saturday 3:30-10:30 SunDay Buffet - all Day

Over 250 different items on the bar, plus a Hibachi where you choose your own menu and we cook it at no additional charge!

1 2 8 2 O l d O rc h a r d c e n t e r | 6 3 6 - 5 2 7 - 5 4 8 8 Ballwin, MO | Formally Hometown Buffet

6oz. Burger BBQ Pork Sandwich Grilled Chicken Breast Ham Club 1/2 Smoked Chicken 1 Inch Smoked Chop Above served with 1 side of your choice: Side Salad • French Fries Creamy Slaw • S&S Slaw Baked Beans • Green Beans Homemade Potato Salad

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Live Music

$10 Bucket of Beer

Happy Hour Appetizer with A pitcher of Everyday Margaritas 4-7pM

Decedy 4-6pm Space Train 6:30 – 7:30

Headliner

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8pm – 11pm Kids welcome till 9pm Over 21 after 9pm

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Come Celebrate Our new Menu !!! Authentic MexicAn cuisine Open Sunday-Thursday: 11:00 - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 11:00 - 10:30 pm

14839 Clayton Road • Chesterfield

636.256.7071

www.charromexicanrestaurant.com

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Plates Starting @ $8 $1 Drafts Inquire about our Banquet Room During 250 person capacity starting @ $450 Fish Fries G.I. Style Breakfast: Last Sunday of Every Month OPEN to the public daily

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Hours: Mon - Thurs 11am - Midnight Fri & Sat 11am - 1am | Sun 11am - 10pm

• Outstanding Gyros

tenderSweet ClamS homemade Slaw

• Authentic Mediterranean Dishes

FREE DRINK with any purchase

With Small Salad $10.50 Not available with aNy other offers or coupoNs or carry-out. No substitutioNs

636-207-0501

*all fish subject to availability

Expires 10/31/12

Carryout • Children’s Menu Happy Hour Daily

Party Room Available at Big Bend Location

631 Big Bend Rd. Manchester

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• Chicago Style Hot Dogs

$8.95 per person

165 Lamp & Lantern Village Town & Country

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Tuesday Night Tendersweet Fried Clams

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314.836.6400 “Let Us Shine the Perfect Light on Your Investment.”

When you want it done right the first time... We’re the place to check out first.

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Deck Restoration Co.

DON JAMES HANDYMAN SERVICE 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FAUCET LEAK TO FULL REMODEL TILE • CARPENTRY • PLUMBING ELECTRICAL • DRYWALL FREE ESTIMATES

636-288-6410 I RETURN ALL CALLS!

∙ Power Wash ∙ Stain and Seal

Roofing & gutteRs

∙ Mold & Mildew Removal ∙ Deck Repair Cleaning Fences, Concrete & Vinyl Siding Free Estimates ∙ Over 18 years experience

DUSTIN HANN 636-484-2967

Tuckpointing • Leafgard • Repairs

636-391-6905

The Handy Hubby Custom Landscaping and Installation Pond & Pondless Water Features Erosion / Drainage Control / Rain Gardens Drought repair/Lawn & Landscape Block and Stone Walls / Walks and Patios

636-451-2498

Certified Aquascape Contractor • “Family Owned & Operated” • Fully Insured

www.natural-designs-landscaping.com

F inish & Trim C arpentry C o . Custom Woodworking • Bars • Bookshelves Mantels • Doors • Stairs • Media Kitchens • Basements • Baths

Roy Kinder

Master Carpenter #1557 Custom Contractor/Builder

(636) 391-5880

Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Since 1979 • www.finishtrim.com

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Seabaugh

“A handy man service”

Painting Tile Work Plumbing Electrical Carpentry Full Remodels

Joseph Dubbs The Hubby Now Available Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

No Job is too small!

Furniture & Decorating Co., Inc

8a.m. - 7 p.m

(636) 458-3809

(314) 623-7066

Since 1930 Upholstering, Repairing and Refinishing

17322 Manchester Road

Specializing In:

Driveway & Patio New and Replacement

Traditional Finishes To Old World Charm (314) Exposed Aggregate, Decorative Stamped, Traditional Concrete

www.stl-concrete.com

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Don’t have the right tool for the job?

Landscape Contractors

Professional Landscape Design and Installation Paver Patios • Retaining Walls Water Features • Plantings Landscape Lighting and Repair Update Existing Landscapes

(636) 271-4844

See our website for Landscape Lighting Specials

Cedar Staining • Powerwashing

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The Cleaning Agents, LLC

“We’re Tough On Grime”

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Professional Workmanship Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Porches Steps • Garage Floors • Repair Work Exposed Aggregate • Stamped Concrete Family Owned • Insured • Since 1963

Residential • Commercial • New Construction

• Power Washing • Deck Restoration Call Today!

Squeaky Clean Insured • Free Estimates

(314) 494-7719 NEED ELECTRIC?

DESIGN & REMODELING

Kitchen/Baths/Room Addition Basement Finishing Specialist Sun Rooms • Decks • Pergolas Siding • Soffit • Roofs Hail Damage

636-946-6870

Licensed • Bonded Insured • References Free Estimates

Paving • Sealing • Excavating

at Reasonable Prices Residential • Commercial • Subdivision Work

314-849-2604

D-K Electric

New Service • Repair • Remodel

314-606-8160

THE FAN MAN

HanDYMan

Ceiling Fans • Wholehouse Fans Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

On a VOP call PrOfessiOnal!

When Handyman Quality Just Won't Do.

Home Repairs • Plumbing • Electrical Carpentry • Painting • Windows & Doors Appliances • Roof Repairs • Decks & More!

Specializing in installation for two story homes with no wiring on first floor.

www.penick-construction.com

(314) 510-6400

636-938-6330

We Fix LeakiNG ChimNeys GuaraNteeD We solve smelly fireplace odors We do more than sweep chimneys

Patios Driveways Pool Decks firepits Foundations Retaining Walls

Brickwork / Tuckpointing Replace rusted chimney tops Dryer Vent & Air Ducts

636-391-2226 www.englishsweep.com Established in 1979

Stout Landscaping

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Locally Owned & Fully Insured

handyman

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HOME IMPROVEMENT, DECK & FENCE REVIVAL

Powerwashing • Stain Decks Build and Repair Decks & Fences Remodeling • Finish Basements Roofing • Siding • Windows • Gutters All Painting • Wallpaper Removal

636-466-3956 “Finally, An Affordable Mole Service”

Check us out @ Stoutlandscaping.com

MOLES

(636) 227-5595

Residential- Commercial

New Service- Repair- Remodeling Troubleshooting - Free Estimates

636-458-1559

*Ask about our discounts* Licensed- Bonded- Insured

Pond & Waterfall Experts waterfalls and ponds ~ landscape lighting paver patios ~ fire pits ~ walks and steps ~ stone work landscape design ~ commercial and residential references available ~ owner on every job

636-751-9621

www.naturescapedesignsstl.com

NO MORE MOLES!

...A Certified Belgard Installer... Retaining Walls (Any Size) Paver Patios • Bobcat & Backhoe Services Erosion & Drainage Control

Specializing in Large, Difficult Projects $50 Off Any Job Over $500 Expires 2-29-12

31 Years of Professional Service

Troubleshooting • Upgrade • Back-Up Generators

Penick Construction FREE ESTIMATES • HUNDREDS OF REFERRALS

Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388

Cheapest Rates in Town! Licensed - Bonded - Insured

www.keimarcontracting.com

a+ rating

1 Room Or Entire Basement FREE Design Service Finish What You Started As Low As $15 sq. ft. Professional Painters, Drywall Hangers & Tapers

T.D. DeVeydt Electric L.L.C.

FREE Estimates 314-849-7520

INSTAllATIoN ProFESSIoNAlS

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WEGENER ASPHALT PAVING , INC.

Call for a free estimate today! Now accepting all major credit cards.

Patio Doors steel entry Doors thermal WinDoWs Vinyl siDing & roofing soffit & fascia Work

636-391-6905

Home Page Ad 2 1/4 x• 1Gutter 5/8 Cleaning • Window Cleaning

www.thecleaningagentsstl.com (636) 393-0441 (Cell:(636) 485-7723)

Painting

Don’t Live With Moles... My Customers Don’t! Average Yard Has 1-2 Moles • Litters Are Born March - July Local and Neighborhood References No Poisons • No Chemicals • Child & Pet Safe Traps Less Expensive • More Reliable • More Effective • Fast Results

Call J.D. At 636-233-4484

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Accounting

Cleaning

Firewood

For Rent

CPA Firm

FREE 1 HouR ClEaning for nEW CliEnTS (after 3 hrs.) by KEEPinG iT CLEan. Work is guaranteed, flex schedules, move-ins/outs. Res. & Comm. B o n d e d / i n s u re d / s c re e n e d employees. Pet-friendly. FREE estimates. accept Visa, MC, Discover & Debit. 314-852-9787. KeepingItClean.biz.

ALL OAK & HICKORY

oPEn HoUSE Chesterfield Village Townhome. Sun. 9-22 & 23, 1 - 4:00 at 939 Quail Meadows Ct. Chesterfield 63107. 2BR/2 BA, Beautiful End Unit. Use of two Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, State-of-the-art Gym, Clubhouse. 1 yr. Lease. $1395/month. Call for info @ 510-304-6824.

for Small & Medium Size Businesses

Affordable Accounting, Tax, Payroll & Guidance Solutions

Call Tom at 314-448-4264

www.tomdunncpa.com

Assisted Care Miss Daisy - Personal Assistants for Seniors. Errands, light housework, shopping, companionship. Call 636-220-8077 or visit www. missdaisystl.com.

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Home Helpers is your #1 source affordable, dependable care by compassionate caregivers. ♥ Senior Adults ♥ Recuperative Care ♥ Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care ♥ Bathing/Personal Care ♥ Transportation ♥ Meal Preparation ♥ Housekeeping ♥ On Call 24/7 Insured/Bonded & Carefully Screened West County 636-391-0000 www.homehelpersstl.com

Sold in 4x8 Stacks NO Criss/Cross Stacking Not A Tree Service

314-808-3330

Flooring

Holidays are coming! Time to clean & organize your home! I have 20 years experience. Dependable and thorough. References available. Reasonable rates. Call Connie at 636-5448434.

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

to YOU!

Below Retail Prices Name Brand Carpet, Laminate & Wood Residential & CommeRCial

Since Call Barbara today! 1992

314-994-1012

(314) 892-1003

Your Satisfaction is Our Goal

314-426-3838

WooD FlooR REFiniSHing : Add instant equity to your home. Professional Floors of St. Louis 31 year old fully insured company serving entire metro community. Sanding, r e f i n i s h i n g, r e p a i r s, n e w installation, most manufacturers available. Free estimates 314843-4348, profloorstl.com.

Computer

Networking•Wireless•DSL•Viruses Spyware•Spam Control•Email•Repairs

Microsoft and Dell Certified

15 yrs. exp. w/home computer users

Affordable • Proud member of AngiesList.com

Call Steve 314-965-5066

Call Ellen

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On Site COMPUTER SERVICES

Specializing in Home Offices and Small Businesses. County Computer Consulting LLC, can support your computers and networks. Call Ray for more information at 636-391-3853 or www. CCC-LLC.BIZ.

REPAIR • CONSULTING • TUTORING Every Day 8am - 9pm No Trip Charge Diagnostics typically less than 30 min.

Many Technology related tasks Eric 314.413.1730

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

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

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Since 1966, Ballwin Glass Co. has served W. Co. for all glass needs from home to business and all types automotive glass & repairs. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE (636) 227-1424 or go to www. ballwinglass.com

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Skips Hauling & Demolition! Serving the Bi-State Area including St. Charles County. Appliances, furniture, debris, construction, rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! 10, 15 and 20 cubic yard rolloff dumpsters. All type clean-outs & hauling! Affordable, dependable and available! No conditions! 20 yrs. service. Toll Free 1-888-STL-JUNK (888-7855865) or 314-644-1948.

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

www.stlpcguy.com

We Buy running Used Cars. Cash paid on the spot - with integrity for 40 years. Call 314-3022008 and ask for Sam.

Glass

J & J HAULING

steinmetztechnologic.com

Serving St. louis & St. charles co

Autos

636.591.0010

Hauling

We fix slow and crashing computers, remove and prevent viruses, recover and transfer data, setup home networks and more. Fixed or it’s free! 15 years of real experience. Call Matt 314.226.4279 or visit us at YourPcDocs.com.

Broken Computer?

Top notch Waterproofing & Foundation Repair llC. Cracks, sub-pump systems, structural & concrete repairs. Exterior drainage correction. Serving Missouri for 15 yrs. Free estimate 636-2816982. Finally, a contractor who is honest and leaves the job site clean. Lifetime Warranties.

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Family Owned & Operated

GUTTEr CLEaninG & rEPair Roof debris & tree removal. Mold/ mildew abatement. Powerwash houses, decks, poolhouse, driveways. Window & Chimney Cleaning. FREE Estimates. $20 Discount if you mention this ad.available. 314-629-4252.

International Headquarters located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Chesterfield, MO

Foundation Repair

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

Cleaning -Exterior

• Marketing/Event Support: Assist in various activities of events and marketing. Flexible hours. 3-4 hours twice a week. • General admin: Assisting with various office tasks including typing letters in Microsoft Word format, filing, Internet research, light phone work and assorted tasks as assigned. 2+ half days per week. • Graphic artist: Artwork generation including non-symmetrical artwork, design and layout, copy writing proficiencies, artwork design capability necessary. 4-8 hours/week • Facility Coordinator: Must be a hands-on person able to handle various handy-man duties. 8-12 hours/week. • Hangar Custodian: Easy work assignments (no restrooms) and flexible hours. 2-3 hours per day, 2-3 days per week.

Our own Installers

• Free Estimates •

Now Accepting Credit Cards

Insured/Bonded

Wings of Hope is the largest volunteer humanitarian charity in the Midwest, providing assistance to children and adults worldwide. Key volunteers are needed. Flexible hours Mon– Fri. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Benefit from the satisfaction gained by helping local people and promoting peace throughout the world.

GranD Piano: 5'8" Baldwin Grand Piano built 1987, we've owned since 1997. Beautiful French Provincial style, cherry finish; recently cleaned, tuned & appraised. Excellent condition. $14,500 firm. Call 636-519-8243 or 314-452-5359.

Showroom

CARPET REPAIRS

Weekly • Bi-Weekly • Monthly Move in & Move Out $10 OFF AFFORDABLE New Clients PRICING

KEY VoLUnTEEr PoSiTionS

"If you want to change the world, be that change"

For Sale

We Bring The

KC MaiD SErViCE - Trustworthy and affordable. One person cleaning company. Bonded and insured. Serving residential and commercial. Weekly, Bi-weekly and Monthly. Apt. $70.00, Houses $80.00-$105.00. Call Kasie @ 314-799-5066.

Help Wanted

Contact anne Volland (636) 537-1302

inside Sales: PT person to set appointments for professional market. Accounting knowledge helpful. Experience in cold calling very helpful. Excellent pay. Ellisville. 636-271-9190. Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill is now hiring for an experienced paSTRy CHEF. Applicant must have extensive knowledge of dessert, pastry items, recipes and ideas. Candidate will be careeroriented with a passion for the food service industry and willing to be part of a great team. Candidate must have previous experience. Please fax re s u m e t o 3 1 4 - 7 7 2 - 0 5 1 5 . Hours & Compensation to be discussed upon interview. The West County Family YMCA is now accepting applications for Site Directors (60+ college credits required) and Group Leaders for the before and after school program in the Parkway School District. Hours vary from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m and 2:00 to 6:00 p.m Monday thru Friday. Great job for college students and includes free membership! Previous experience working with children required. There is also an immediate need for individuals to work with children with special needs. Applications accepted at the West County YMCA in Chesterfield. Contact Tina Miller at tmiller@ymcastlouis.org for more information. The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Must Pass Criminal History Background Check. Must Pass E-verify Check.

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PErSonaL aSSiSTanT nEEDED Urgently for chauffeuring, setting appointments, running errands, travel arrangements, banking, personal shopping, laundry and you will have access to car. Paid $520wk. Please send your resume to: leylip1@yahoo. com or call 314-643-6159.

Let us Employ you! Employee Staffing Group 1820 Tesson Ferry Rd. Ste. 100 • St. Louis 63128

Hiring All Shifts Hazelwood and Surrounding Areas

Temp to Hire positions

314.849.JoBS (5627) Administrative HR Assistant, fulltime non-exempt, professional person perform various administrative clerical duties, support for Executive Director, administer and over-see HR and related functions. Must have excellent computer, clerical, HR, ability to work independently, efficiently and with total confidentiality. Qualifications: Three years or more secretarial training or experience, computer proficient in Word, Excel, Ulti- Pro payroll, AS 400, strong oral and written skills, mathematical aptitude. Accepting applications/resumes until position is filled. Submit to: Alex Patton, Wildwood Family YMCA, 2641 Hwy. 109, Wildwood MO 63040. Email: apatton@ymcastlouis.org, fax: 636458-0862. YMCA Welcomes a diverse workforce, Equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V, Must pass Criminal background check and E-Verify Check.

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WEST claSSifiEdS Call EllEn 636.591.0010 home improvement J&S Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 + Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings • Deck Repairs Commercial Door Repairs All Jobs Big or Small. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Call James at 314-420-3562

"Things done right the first time"

Small Repairs to Renovations - Affordable & Reliable Fully Insured & Bonded

Handyman Home Repair & Remodeling Call Brad 314-378-1116

Davis Home Repair & Maintenance

Painting, Carpentry, Interior & Exterior Door Installation Plumbing, Bathroom Remodel, Handyman Services No Job Too Small References Available Call Waid (314) 277-7891 All Around Construction LLC - All interior and exterior remodeling and repairs. Historic restoration, molding duplication. Finished basements, kitchens, baths and decks. Liability, workmens comp, and EPA certified in lead removal. 18 years exp. Call 314-393-1102 or 636-237-3246.

Caulk Specialties: Expert application and product knowledge. Specializing in showers, tubs, windows, doors and trim. Stop the leaks and damage. John Hancock. 22 years experience. 636-795-2627.

Immediate Payment

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Landscaping

AERATING $50 DETHATCHING $95

636-432-3451

DIRT CHEAP POWER WASH

AUTUMN

OVERHAUL

Specialize in 1-Time Clean-ups Mulch & Decorative Rock

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

Re t aining walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, seasonal clean-up. Friendly service with attention to detail.

C a l l T o m 636.938.9874

LUIS GODINA

Lawn Mowing & Maintenance

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

314-365-7524

Painting Karen's Painting Looking for a job done right the first time? On time? Neat & organized? Someone who respects your home like her own? Interior & exterior painting. Free estimates. Discounts on empty properties. Call KAREN 636-352-0129.

Pa I n T I n g

25 years experience Fully Insured • Owner/Operator

Call Gary 314-805-7005 KEVIN'S PAINT SERVICE - Expert & Professional. New & old house interior/ exterior painting, drywall & acoustical ceiling repair. 25 years painting experience. Low rates/ Free Estimates. Call Kevin at 636-322-9784.

A+ rated from BBB Serving STL for over 30 years 314.965.9377 $10 off any service call Expires 10/24/12 Please present ad

HUFFMAN CONTRACTING LLCCommercial/Residential repaint. Excellent References, Reliable, Free estimates. Best Value! 22 years in St. Louis. Insured. Make It A Great Paint Job! Call Ed @ 314-828-8791. huffmancontractingllc.com.

Pets

Yucko’s

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING - Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Call or text anytime: 314-409-5051.

Recycling RECYCLE PAINT and HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS Must be in original container with the label intact. We charge a fee of 25¢ a pound, can and all. EarthboundRecycling.com 25 Truitt Dr. • Eureka, MO, 63025

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

636-938-1188

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Open 9-5 Mon-Sat.

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Roofing

I AM INCORPORATED INC.

$75 Per Average Room Size

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WINDOWS • GUTTERS • DECKS

314-968-7858 Office • 636-299-0287 Cell Licensed & Insured

www.StLouisRoofingandSiding.com

Full service grooming in your home...

Piano

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2012

ROOFING & SIDING

Convenient

Patrick Interior Finish Co., LLC: Specializing in interior home remodeling, drywall, trim, taping & painting. Over 25 years experience. NO PAY TIL JOB COMPLETE! Honest Day's Work for Honest Day's Pay. References available. Licensed & Bonded. Call Pat 314-415-0377.

DAN VOLLMER PAINTER

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Dog Grooming

314-591-0009

(636) 265-0739

since 1992

West County Pet Care 636-394-6852 314-401-5516

PROBLEM WALLS? - Texturizing Call Pat 314-415-0377.

FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN

314-651-0261

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking. POOP'R SCOOP'R Services Available! Insured

Reasonable rates • Free consultation All services available Keep your pets stress-free at home - great for older dogs

(12'x12' Walls 3 Room Minimum)

includes paint Call Today

We take care of Pets in yOuR hOME Where Pets Prefer

Riverside Painting - Residential Interior/ Exterior Painting Insured. Senior discount! We just keep rolling it on! Call Ken 636-391-1746

FOR 35 YEARS Exterior Painting

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Valley Landscape Co. Spring cleanup, mulching, mowing, tree and shrub trimming and removal, complete lawn care. (636) 458-8234.

30 Years!

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Call Ron 636-299-3904

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Trim • Soffits • Lap Siding Professional, Timely Manner

Mold Removal • Wallpaper Stripping Top Quality Work • FREE Estimates

LAWN RENOVATIONS SOD INSTALLATIONS Family Owned & Operated 10+ years experience Fully Insured

Plumbing

HOME PAINTING 314-852-5467

Interior & Exterior Painting

Call 314-426-8833 UNDERWOOD LANDSCAPING

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#1 In Quality, Service & Reliability Est. 1995 for a Free Estimate

Handyman Corner Inc.

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

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

Spring Cleanup • Mowing • Dethatching Mulching • Sodding • Fertilizing • Spraying Weeding Pruning • Trimming • Planting Brush Removal • Edging • Retaining Walls Paver Patios & Draining Work

Seeding • Fertilizing Lawn Cutting $25 Landscaping cleanup! Weeding • Mulching Tree/Bush Trimming & Removal Leaf removal FREE ESTIMATES

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cKelvey Homes’ Villas at Westmeade in the heart of Chesterfield is THE place to be, with impressive savings from $17,324 up to $56,090 on five spectacular designer market homes that are ready or near-ready for move-in. In addition, McKelvey is offering its Birthday Blowout packages of free options on all to-be-built villas! According to Community Sales Manager Julie Chettle, “There’s never been a better time to purchase a luxurious new Westmeade villa. Move in now, save big and leave the raking and snow shoveling behind! Or, build with us and celebrate our 114th birthday when you ‘pick a pair’ of options to personalize your brand-new McKelvey villa.” Two particularly attractive market villas are the distinctive Tivoli 1½-story model. “The Tivoli is a favorite here, with its expansive, open great room, kitchen and breakfast room. You’ll love the extensive hardwood flooring, and the large kitchen with granite countertops, an

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