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In an article written by Diane L. Danois, J.D., she poses the question, “Under what scenario is it fair or equitable to force the alimony obligation in the face of overwhelming evidence of cohabitation?” Danois answers her own question by asking additional ones: “In the face of a finding of cohabitation, under what circumstance should the continuation of alimony (maintenance) be appropriate? Under what circumstance should it be deemed inequitable or inappropriate?” Due to the fact that every family law situation is unique, every issue should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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-Some states may reduce or terminate maintenance only if the recipients spouse’s need for financial support has significantly decreased.

Given the wide disparity of treatment from state-tostate, do you find it troubling? Surprisingly in some cases, maintenance may continue even after the maintenance recipient remarries? Spousal support is complicated and multi-faceted, often causing high emotions, hostility and resentment. Spousal support is not intended to be punitive as it was in the past, but rather, the spirit of it is designed to provide the recipient spouse with enough financial aid to live separately from the former spouse… for a certain period of time. That duration of time may be temporary or may be permanent, depending on the circumstances. Keeping this in mind, wouldn’t it make sense that maintenance should be adjusted when the recipient spouse has another source of income?

While the use of cell tower location data offers evidence to either support or refute cohabitation claims for the termination of maintenance, in the end, will it affect your case? This information is leveraged to determine the whereabouts of a person to prove that he or she is in a cohabiting relationship. What will be the final outcome? · Should the finding of a cohabitating relationship have an effect on the obligation of spousal support? · Is it fair that support continues if the recipient spouse is financially supported by another relationship? Wouldn’t that be double-dipping? · Should there be a specific provision relating to the definition and effects of cohabitation be part of every final judgment or settlement agreement? Stange Law Firm, PC encounters questions like these every day as it helps both male and female clients in the area of spousal support. Our attorneys treat every case based on its merits, seeking to find what is “fair” and equitable. If you are facing a divorce or legal separation, you may contact Stange Law Firm, PC for your free and confidential half-hour consultation. Call us a 314-963-4700 or visit us online at www.stangelawfirm.com. Source: Cohabitation and Alimony – Do the Current Laws Make Sense? By Diane L. Danois, The Huffington Post

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Minimum wage madness Political crusades for raising the minimum wage are back again. Advocates of minimum wage laws often give themselves credit for being more “compassionate” toward “the poor.” But they seldom bother to check what are the actual consequences of such laws. One of the simplest and most fundamental economic principles is that people tend to buy more when the price is lower and less when the price is higher. Yet advocates of minimum wage laws seem to think that the government can raise the price of labor without reducing the amount of labor that will be hired. When you turn from economic principles to hard facts, the case against minimum wage laws is even stronger. Countries with minimum wage laws almost invariably have higher rates of unemployment than countries without minimum wage laws. Most nations today have minimum wage laws, but they have not always had them. Unemployment rates have been very much lower in places and times when there were no minimum wage laws. Switzerland is one of the few modern nations without a minimum wage law. In 2003, The Economist reported: “Switzerland’s unemployment neared a five-year high of 3.9 percent in February.” In February of this year, Switzerland’s unemployment rate was 3.1 percent. A recent issue of The Economist showed Switzerland’s unemployment rate as 2.1 percent. Most Americans today have never seen unemployment rates that low. However, there was a time when there was no federal minimum wage law in the United States. The last time was during the Coolidge administration, when the annual unemployment rate got as low as 1.8 percent. When Hong Kong was a British colony, it had no minimum wage law. In 1991 its unemployment rate was under 2 percent. As for being “compassionate” toward “the poor,” this assumes that there is some enduring class of Americans who are poor in some meaningful sense, and that there is something compassionate about reducing their chances of getting a job. Most Americans living below the government-set poverty line have a washer and/or a dryer, as well as a computer. More than 80 percent have air conditioning. More than 80 percent also have both a landline and a cellphone. Nearly all have television and a refrigerator. Most Americans living below the official poverty line also own a

motor vehicle and have more living space than the average European – not Europeans in poverty, the average European. Why then are they called “poor”? Because government bureaucrats create the official definition of poverty, and they do so in ways that provide a political rationale for the welfare state – and, not incidentally, for the bureaucrats’ own jobs. Most people in the lower income brackets are not an enduring class. Most working people in the bottom 20 percent in income at a given time do not stay there over time. More of them end up in the top 20 percent than remain behind in the bottom 20 percent. There is nothing mysterious about the fact that most people start off in entry-level jobs that pay much less than they will earn after they get some work experience. But, when minimum wage levels are set without regard to their initial productivity, young people are disproportionately unemployed – priced out of jobs. In European welfare states where minimum wages, and mandated job benefits to be paid for by employers, are more generous than in the United States, unemployment rates for younger workers are often 20 percent or higher, even when there is no recession. Unemployed young people lose not only the pay they could have earned but, at least equally important, the work experience that would enable them to earn higher rates of pay later on. Minorities, like young people, can also be priced out of jobs. In the United States, the last year in which the black unemployment rate was lower than the white unemployment rate – 1930 – was also the last year when there was no federal minimum wage law. Inflation in the 1940s raised the pay of even unskilled workers above the minimum wage set in 1938. Economically, it was the same as if there were no minimum wage law by the late 1940s. In 1948 the unemployment rate of black 16- and 17-year-old males was 9.4 percent. This was a fraction of what it would become in even the most prosperous years from 1958 on, as the minimum wage was raised repeatedly to keep up with inflation. Some “compassion” for “the poor!” © 2013 Creators.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What is good about the EPA and DNR? To the Editor: It is fashionable for some to routinely criticize the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Missouri Department of National Resources (DNR). We hear stories of how their actions will worsen the problem they are trying to resolve. It can be difficult in some cases to find a balance between what is best for the environment and what is best for an affordable, viable community. We wonder what they are doing to protect us in our own backyards? Do the EPA and DNR need to be prodded to be made aware of what is important to the public? Certainly. However, there has become a large number of highly paid people in a lot of disciplines criticizing what they do. Local government must counter with expenses of their own simply to defend against the assault by environmental activists and acknowledge the findings of the EPA and DNR. These environmental extremists, who dispute any findings or proposals submitted by the EPA and DNR are costing your local government a lot of money. Your money! I am also concerned about the sustainability of our environment. We should strive to protect the future generations and assure them that they can enjoy our natural resources. The EPA and DNR are there to help us in ensuring the quality of the environment for our children and grandchildren. That is what they are doing in our own backyard. However, private entities and other organizations, most without any training in environmental studies, attack the EPA and DNR. Their hope is to denigrate the findings and recommendations of those organizations. These groups are also using a variety of questionable, even offensive strategies to achieve their goals. They proclaim a lofty goal for the environment, but they have no concern for the individual homeowner, people like you and me, and how we might be affected by their philosophy. Their tactics and philosophy clearly indicate that, for the extremists, their cause is more important than the people they profess to be “protecting.” In this case, I am a supporter of the EPA and DNR. Their approach is sane, thoughtful and realistic. The assault by these environmental extremists is only costing us money and will diminish the quality of life in our fantastic community. Randy Ladd Wildwood City Councilmember Ward 2

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blocks to influence their school boards Need I remind you that, “change begins at home” and that “all politics is local.” To the Editor: Self-governance is your duty, not someWhy is it that we expect more from one else’s. If you want to influence change, elected public servants than from our- you have to get informed, educated and selves? We demand and expect them to engaged in issues involving your local stand up, sometimes alone, in a chamber communities. full of their peers and fight for us, yet we If you are not willing to publicly challenge don’t do it in our own communities! your school administration or board, then When we get frustrated with our elected don’t expect your elected officials to do it for representatives in Jefferson City and you in Jefferson City or Washington. Washington who don’t stand up for us, our And please drop the excuse regarding knee-jerk response is to try to elect some- fear of backlash to your kids, because one else in their place and hope the new that is what the bureaucrats running these representative will listen to us. broken systems count on: fear. But think about it ... When we stop freezing out of fear and How can we get mad at an elected offi- start acting out of courage in our local cial who goes to Washington or Jefferson communities, politicians in Jefferson City City and doesn’t represent us when we will do the same! don’t take care of business in our own Eileen Tyrrell backyards? Eureka Here is an example. The education agenda for the 2013 Legislative Session put forth by the Missouri GOP led by Amusement at Republican Speaker Tim Jones was an agenda that was strongly supported on both sides of the commentary aisle, especially those representing fail- To the Editor: ing urban districts. Now what they did get I read with amusement columns by passed may not be considered historic, as Thomas Sowell, letters to the editor and they had first hoped in the early days of cartoons from the right. Republicans have sessions, but some representatives showed no agenda, no solutions, no proposals for admirable courage, prudence and fortitude bills to help the economy, the poor, the in pushing the reforms. Yet many Mis- jobless. They flop and flounder trying to sourians were left feeling hopeless and appease the rich donors from big oil, big frustrated that the “meat” of the legislation ag, Wall Street and big coal, sniping at didn’t pass. The feeling was compounded each other in Congress and sitting on their because the GOP holds a super majority in hands intimidated by the extremists supported by the Tea Party. They have one both state houses! Some say it was those “Rural RINOS” big goal – defeat Obama and anything he who don’t have the guts to stand up against proposes, even if they agreed with the protheir superintendents and school boards posals a week before. They attack his attempt to provide basic back home. But, is that really the problem? I say no. In my opinion, we are the prob- health care for 50 million citizens (passed into law by Congress). They attack an lem! It is time to look in the mirror and ask attempt to stand up against the gassing of Syrian citizens. They even attack Michelle ourselves a couple of questions: • Do I have the fortitude to stand up to my Obama’s ideas for reducing obesity and encouraging healthy diets. local school board or city council? They defeat jobs bills, Medicaid expan• Do I have the courage to publicly disagree with the teacher’s union of which my sion and renewable green energy bills to ensure clean air and water. child’s “favorite teacher” is a member? They simply cannot reconcile that this • Do I have the courage to stand up in public and disagree with my neighbor who president is an outstanding American with a wonderful family and a desire to help the is a member of the school board? The hallways and chambers in Jefferson country and its people. They refuse to help in any way. Why? City were packed for a few days. People traveled from all over the state to see this There can be only one reason. The elephant historic veto session. Yet our county, city in the room is not just a Republican. Maryann Mace and school board chambers remain literally Ballwin empty. People who will drive 200 miles for a rally at the Capitol won’t drive two

Wonderful Wildwood parade To the Editor: I am writing this letter to tell you how much I enjoyed the Wildwood Parade. I was one of the Battle of the Bulge members that rode in the WWII half track. I would like to thank Sally Branson for bringing the nice basket of fruit and sandwiches. She was a big help to us. The people of the Honor Flight were also very helpful and made sure we were comfortable. It was heart warming to see all the people who came to see the parade. Thank you for inviting us. Bernard “Barney” Baker St. Louis [Editor’s Note: Mr. Baker sent some photos of the parade that can be viewed with his letter online at newsmagazinenetwork.com.]

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Where have all the heroes gone? A few weeks ago, ESPN conducted a poll to determine who the “face” of Major League Baseball was. The result – by a wide margin – was Alex Rodriguez. The same Alex Rodriguez who is facing a 100-plus game suspension for his connection to a performance enhancing drug scandal; the same Alex Rodriguez who has already publicly admitted to using PEDs once before; the same Alex Rodriguez who has allegedly attempted to bribe witnesses, actively recruit other players into PED use and obstruct MLB’s investigation into a clinic that supplied players with PEDs. That Alex Rodriguez is the face of Major League Baseball. What does that mean? It certainly doesn’t mean he is the best player. It does not mean he is the most popular player, either. Most fans would not be caught dead wearing an A-Rod jersey. It most likely means he is simply the most famous player in Major League Baseball. The fact that he is famous almost entirely for the wrong reasons is beside the point. He is the anti-hero. He is the walking embodiment of outsized contracts, drug usage and inflated entitlement. Yet every time some website – whether it’s ESPN or TMZ – throws up a headline with his name in it, the clicks spike like crazy. Why is Alex Rodriguez, the anti-hero, the face of Major League Baseball? Because we made it so. Mass media today do not feature much creativity. There are no smokefilled rooms with grizzled journalists debating the front page coverage. There are computers that spit out algorithms instead. There are focus groups. That music we listen to on the radio every day is not the result of a tunedin program director who knows what’s cool before we do. We get music that plays well on a spreadsheet, not that

sounds good to one person’s ear. As a result of this data-driven culture, where decisions are calculated rather than created, we make the anti-hero more famous than the hero. Navy yard shooter Aaron Alexis will be far more famous than Anthony Rose, Eric Marsh, Robert Caldwell, Clayton Whitted, Kevin Woyjeck, Chris MacKenzie, Andrew Ashcraft, Scott Norris, Dustin Deford, Sean Misner, Garret Zuppiger, Travis Carter, Grant McKee, Travis Turbyfill, Jesse Steed, Wade Parker, Joe Thurston, William Warneke and John Percin. Those are the names of the 19 firefighters who died battling a blaze in Arizona earlier this year. Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev – the Boston Marathon bombers – are more famous than Tom Burnett, Jeremy Glick, Linda Gronlund, Todd Beamer and Sandra Bradshaw. Those five played a significant role in the heroic efforts aboard United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. And Alex Rodriguez is more famous than Dillon and Jeff Coleman. Rodriguez is an overpaid drug user and a cheat. Dillon Coleman is a college sophomore and baseball player who was born with just one hand. His father, Jeff, decided long ago that he wouldn’t allow that to hold his son back. He set up a batting cage in their backyard. He played catch with his son. He threw batting practice. Dillon put in the work and dedication and hours of practice. He made his collegiate baseball team. Last year, Dillon did something he had never done in all his years playing baseball. He turned on an inside fastball and drove it 330 feet, over the right field fence and into the pond just beyond. His dad was not at that game, but Dillon called him right after. “Wait, where’s the pond?” was his father’s stunned reaction. Wouldn’t it be great if Dillon Coleman were the face of baseball?

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it's like getting a mini-massage. It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost any joint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plantar fascitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance companies including medicare. Dr. Strotheide says that "The secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the slightest amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an extremely precise adjustment." He says that "Even though traditional forms of adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique because of how gentle it is and does not involve any twisting, especially in the neck. Many people love getting adjusted with traditional manual techniques, all of which are safe and effective. But there are a large number of people who never get to experience the amazing benefits of chiropractic because they are scared to have their spines adjusted in that way." Now, there is no longer a reason to be weary. The ProAjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about going to a chiropractor, but hasn't yet made that decision. Drs. Strotheide and O’Leary want everyone to be able to experience these same benefits and if you have any of the

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Presenting a check from the Ballwin Golf Scramble are (from left) Jim Silvernail, Ballwin Police Chief Steve Schicker, Ron Battelle and Ballwin Police Capt. George Boswell.

BALLWIN Caring for families of fallen colleagues On Aug. 15, the Ballwin Police Department presented a check for $3,975.70 to Ron Battelle, executive director of The BackStoppers Inc., and retired chief Jim Silvernail. The money was raised at the Ballwin Police Department’s Annual Charity Golf Scramble that was held on June 17. This was the seventh year for the event, which has raised over $30,000 for The BackStoppers. The BackStoppers Inc. is a nonprofit

organization that provides financial assistance to the families of fallen police officers, firefighters and publicly funded paramedics/EMTs employed within the counties covered by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C and Illinois State Police District 11.

Resident appointed to West County EMS Board A Ballwin resident will complete an unexpired term on the West County EMS and Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Dr. David Cobb, principal of the

Fairway Elementary School in the Rockwood School District, was named by the Board to fill the position formerly held by Matt Miller who recently resigned. Cobb was one of two people who expressed interest in the post and submitted applications. The other two members of the Board, Richard Rognan and Robert Levine, reviewed those documents and interviewed both candidates before announcing their decision at the Board’s Sept. 16 meeting. “We were pleased to have two very wellqualified candidates interested in serving on the Board,” Rognan said. “We believe Dave will bring important talents and experience to the district.” Cobb has worked in both the Parkway and Rockwood school districts for some 13 years. He and his wife have two sons in the Parkway system. Charles Billings, West County’s legal counsel, administered the oath of office to Cobb after Rognan announced the appointment. The six-year, unexpired term Cobb is filling ends in April 2015, and he could seek election then.

ELLISVILLE Search continues for prosecuting attorney The city of Ellisville has made another move in the search for a new prosecuting attorney. At a work session on Sept. 18, the City Council moved to direct staff to put out a request for proposals regarding the pros-

ecuting attorney position. Assistant City Manager Andrea Muskopf said the RFP would most likely be released on Sept. 23, and the city would ask for responses within two to three weeks. Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul had spoken out against the former prosecuting attorney Paul Martin in the initial proceedings for Martin’s removal. At the time, Paul said he hadn’t agreed with the way Martin had dealt with a DWI case, saying he felt the accused hadn’t been prosecuted strictly enough. “I want somebody who is going to uphold the decisions of a police officer when he makes an arrest,” Paul said. “Someone who is going to uphold the law.”

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Saying ‘thank you’ Every year on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Meramec Valley Bank recognizes first responders and honors the memory of those lost on that fateful day by delivering box lunches to local first responders. This year, staff members provided lunch for local fire department and police personnel in Ellisville, Valley Park and Fenton, Julie Lockhart (left) and Kathy Garcia of Meramec and delivered donuts to the St. Valley Bank with Valley Park Fire Chief Rick Wilken Louis County Precinct in Valley Park. The lunches were prepared by Callier’s Deli in Ballwin and Culver’s in Fenton. Ideas for Night Out activities may be found on the National Night Out website (nationaltownwatch.org). For additional information or to register a block party or Night Out activity, Town & Country residents are encouraged to contact Officer Katie Exline at (314) 587-2892 or by email at exlinek@town-and-country.org. Ellisville residents can find additional information in the city’s Trailblazer newsletter.

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Monarch Safety Fair, Sept. 28 The Monarch Fire Protection District will hold its third annual Safety Fair at Chesterfield Mall from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the lower level parking lot near Dillard’s. The free event will include a display of vehicles and equipment used by firefighters and paramedics, as well as other activities, including: • Personnel from the Eureka Fire District’s team showing how their search-andrescue dogs find people. • ARCH Air Medical displaying its helicopter. • A Home Depot workshop where kids can build a helicopter. • Personnel from the St. Clair Fire Protection District with a smokehouse demonstration to teach kids what to do if they see or smell smoke in their home. • An opportunity for adults to earn a certificate in hands-only CPR. • A kids’ version of a firefighter obstacle course where youngsters can win a prize by completing it.

Patriot of the Month The Mary Hempstead Lisa Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented the Missouri State Society DAR “Patriot of the Month” award to John R. Stoeffler, founder of the Sweet Dreams Picture Pillow Project. Stoeffler and his wife, Linda, make

West County EMS and Fire Protection District may join the “green” movement in a major way by placing solar panels atop its firehouses and buildings. A proposal for the project was presented to the district’s Board of Directors at its Sept. 16 meeting by Cindy Bambini from Brightergy, a solar energy development and finance firm that also has worked with the city of Ballwin and Parkway Schools. The proposal calls for Brightergy to install solar panels on West County’s administration building and firehouse on Henry Road and its firehouse and learning center on Manchester Road. Adding the firehouse on Clayton Road in Town & Country also is envisioned, a step that would require approval by that city’s Board of Aldermen. There would be no upfront costs for West County and the district would lease the panels for 20 years at a cost of $170 month per location. As a government entity, West County cannot use tax credits available to those making solar installations and would turn those over to Brightergy. Using today’s electrical rates and factoring in no future increases, West County’s projected savings for the three structures on Manchester and Henry roads would be more than $162,000 during the lease period, over and above the monthly lease payment, Bambini said. The savings would increase if the Town & Country location were included, she noted. The Board tabled the proposal for further study, but is expected to act on it at an October meeting.

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Officials weigh-in on traffic in Chesterfield and whether or not a problem exists By SARAH WILSON swilson@newsmagazinenetwork.com When the two outlet malls first came to Chesterfield, together they were expected to attract millions of visitors. Adding to that was the excitement of the Reinsurance Group of America Inc.’s groundbreaking of its new global headquarters and the announcements of Monsanto’s expansion and Mercy’s virtual care center – all in all, developments amounting to plenty of new customers, more employees and vehicles to get them there. But the enthusiasm that came with the new or already existing developments may have caused some to possibly overlook the traffic implications of an area already thriving and overloaded with commerce. Officials with St. Louis County Highways and Traffic and the Missouri Department of Transportation see one scenario; commuters see something else. County spokesperson, David Wrone, said since the recent developments, “We’re not seeing anything extraordinary. There have been no reports of mayhem or anything of that nature.” But Libbey Tucker, community services

and economic development director for the city of Chesterfield, is one of the drivers headed east on Hwy. 40 every morning and west going home – smack dab in the middle of the chaotic rush hour traffic. She has a different view. “There’s a bottleneck at the bridge when you’re going west every day, no matter from 3:30 p.m. until about 6:30 p.m. I thought maybe once the Blanchette Bridge opened back up in St. Charles that it would alleviate that, but I haven’t really noticed that happening,” Tucker said. She said with the outlet malls opening, she does not know that traffic is any worse, but she predicts that things could change. “Certainly, there will be, in the years to come, an influx of traffic, more in the center of the city,” she said. “So, definitely people that work around here will notice traffic in and around the mall, and Clarkson and Olive will be heavier once RGA is opened.” Michelle Voegele, Southwest area engineer for MoDOT, said new development traffic should not be a problem because with any developments that impact the

highway, MoDOT has developers do a traffic impact study, which identifies existing traffic, 20-year projects for traffic and what those developments are expected to bring. “It basically identifies the locations of the impact, how many cars (they) are expected to generate and … what roadway improvements or impacts would need to happen so that you can determine what roadway impacts and improvements need to occur in order to maintain the system,” Voegele said. She said with the installation of the new outlet malls, traffic studies revealed necessary roadway improvements along the westbound off-ramp to Boone’s Crossing, which were recently implemented and completed. MoDOT also recently began a road construction project on Route 109 to widen and add roundabouts and currently is working on building the new Daniel Boone Bridge. “With the amount of cars expected to be added to westbound I-64, it (the bridge) needed a longer deceleration lane in order to handle that traffic,” Voegele said. However, with that exception, she said no additional improvements are required at

Phishing, spoofing, scamming – by any name it’s fraud other number) to speak to a representative. Hmmm. A lower interest rate sounds good, so you’re tempted to press the designated number on your phone. Maybe you don’t want to be bothered with a sales pitch and are considering pressing another number the recorded message mentions if you don’t want to receive future calls. Resist both urges. The lower interest rate offer is a scam designed to latch onto your credit card number or other personal information such as your Social Security number. If the representative is especially smooth, the request for such details will seem logical in order to “confirm” or “verify” that the information needed for your lower interest rate is correct. Chris Koster, Missouri’s attorney general, has issued a warning about such calls. “This is a typical phishing scam, in that it tries to play on consumers’ emotions and (photos.com) excitement at the idea of saving money,” he said in a news release about the issue. By JIM ERICKSON “But, as always, consumers should never ericksonjim@att.com The phone call starts innocently enough. give out their personal information to A cheerful, recorded voice advises you anyone who contacts them.” Any call claiming to be a financial instithat “Card Member Services” is calling and that your excellent credit card pay- tution or other trusted organization asking ment history now qualifies you to receive a for personal information should be seen as lower interest rate. Sometimes, there’s also a scam, he warned. Pressing the number that’s supposed to a friendly reminder that this is your last opportunity to take advantage of the lower remove yourself from the calling list can interest rate offer and to press “9” (or some serve to confirm that your number is valid

and will virtually guarantee you’ll receive similar calls in the future. If you noticed and jotted down the originating phone number that appeared on your caller ID, it’s virtually certain that’s bogus, too – an example of what’s known as caller ID “spoofing.” One doesn’t need to be a communications expert to have a phony number appear on the caller ID screen of someone you are calling. In fact, anyone can buy that service on that Internet. The website of one such service provider notes that it’s “fun and affordable to spoof your friends.” Of course, the website also mentions in its terms and condition that the service is only for “purposes lawful in the jurisdictions where you are calling from and calling to.” Even though the number on your caller ID makes it appear the call is coming from a U.S. location, a spoofed call can originate in other countries. That makes it difficult for law enforcement authorities here to follow up unless they can learn if the foreign company behind the calls is partnering with individuals or a business in this country in using the ill-gotten information. Spoofing also can be used with emails so appear the message came from a different source, including well-known companies See FRAUD, page 18

this time. “We’re not getting any complaints that I’m aware of,” Voegele said. “The system is not designed for, let’s say, the grand opening, when you have everybody coming at once. This is designed for daily traffic, not grand opening traffic, where you would see higher-than-expected volumes, similar to the fact that you don’t design off-ramps to handle stadium traffic for the World Series. The system that’s in place now for Boone’s Crossing is to handle that day-to-day traffic.” Mike Geisel, director of public services for the city of Chesterfield, said the city reviews each new development’s traffic studies and holds each responsible for mitigating the impact of the additional traffic it will generate. Then, the city tries to make those improvements on public roads. “We work really closely with the county and state and collaborate with them to determine what road improvements are necessary and what they can support without obviously degrading the existing system,” Geisel See DAILY COMMUTE, page 32

The Grandparent Scam Chesterfield Police reported Sept. 17 that they are investigating an extreme case of fraud wherein an elderly resident was contacted by a group of scammers and convinced that her grandson was being held in prison in a foreign country. The scammers were able to con the victim out of $250,000, which was wired to a bank in Peru. The police department noted that scams of this nature are quite common and warned residents to verify any and all requests before releasing money or personal information. Known as the “grandparent scam,” this particular scheme plays on the devotion of a grandparent toward a grandchild, but it’s not the only scam that puts elderly residents at risk. In January, an 88-year-old Ellisville woman fell victim to a lottery scam that cost her more than $60,000. Police warn that there is little they can do after the money or personal information has been released, however, they do want to know when people have been scammed. The Federal Trade Commission’s consumer website (consumer.ftc.gov) also offers a place where consumers can file a complaint, report identity theft and learn more about reported fraud.

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Ellisville considers sign code changes By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com In the city’s continuing effort to make itself more friendly to its current and potential businesses, the Ellisville City Council has set a date for the first public hearing regarding changes to the city codes. The hearing will focus on the city’s sign codes, which many business owners have said are too strict. At present, businesses need to pay weekly in order to put a sign on display. In addition, only certain types of signs are allowed, with their size and where they can be placed heavily monitored by the city. This could change during the Council’s public hearing on Oct. 2. At the hearing, the Council will be reviewing a list of recommended changes given to it by the Planning and Zoning Commission. These changes will effectively eliminate the current permit process, remove the fees required to put a sign up, and rely on the businesses to monitor themselves in regard to their signs being compliant with the city’s sign code. However, some members of the Council have concerns that the changes will give business owners the idea that anything is permitted and cited a recent misunderstanding as fuel for this suspicion. After recommendations were discussed at the P & Z meeting on Sept. 11, several

business owners in Ellisville mistook the meaning of the session and put up signs that were out of alignment with the current code. The businesses were informed of their mistake and asked to correct the situation, which they did. Councilmember Mick Cahill (District 2) said he fears giving businesses free rein could hurt instead of help. “I’m a little skeptical about opening it up to a whole new set a rules and allowing people to go crazy,” Cahill said. In response, P&Z Commission member Dan Duffy said an initial overzealous response by businesses might be possible, but the situation will level itself out. “Initially we might see an overreaction to it, but it will settle down,” Duffy said. Prior to the public hearing, the Council planned to have a forum on Sept. 24 for businesses to discuss the proposed changes before they are voted on. “How do we know what they really need?” Cahill asked. “We’re going to the source if we bring them in here and let them tell us their opinions.” This was not the only public hearing the Council will hold regarding changes to city code. At the next meeting, the Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss potential changes to the city’s zoning code. “It’s really not a one shot thing,” Duffy said. “I see this as an ongoing project.”

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County leader Charlie Dooley loses one union’s endorsement for April 2014 election By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com The loss of an important endorsement from the St. Louis Building and Construction Trades Council’s executive board, which pulled its support from his 2014 re-election bid, has left Democratic St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley disappointed, he said on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “That’s especially true since I’ve always been a strong union supporter and I will continue to be,” he said. “However, I have a lot of friends in the unions who still support me, so I will keep moving forward.” Some have wondered whether St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch would throw his hat in the ring for the St. Louis County Executive post next year, especially on the heels of a contract dispute now being investigated by the FBI. In August, Fitch called for an FBI investigation of a subcontract awarded to SM Mechanical LLC, a company owned in part by Greg Sansone, chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners. Sansone was appointed by Dooley. The $3.7 million subcontract was for the installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at the country’s crime

lab in Clayton. It’s not the first time Fitch and Dooley have battled. But Fitch contended last Tuesday that he has “absolutely no desire to run for anything.” “It’s nothing that interests me,” Fitch Charlie Dooley said. “I’m a career law enforcement officer and have no interest in politics.” Some on the St. Louis County Council said they won’t try for the county executive job – at least for now. West County Councilmember Greg Quinn (District 7) said he wouldn’t be running “because I’m happy doing what I’m doing.” Councilmember Colleen Wasinger (District 3), West County’s other Council representative, said she “hadn’t given (the possible run) any thought.” Councilmember Steve Stenger (District 6), who suggested last April that he would be challenging Dooley in 2014, left Tuesday’s Council meeting immediately afterward and wasn’t available for comment on a possible run.

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County Parks marketing, plan two By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com A firm that the county planned to contract with to provide marketing and advertising services for the St. Louis County parks and recreation department abruptly withdrew its proposal prior to the County Council meeting on Sept. 17. The Council had been set to vote on final approval for legislation that would have allowed County Executive Charlie Dooley to execute a three-year contract with Method Insights, Inc. of Webster Groves for $120,000 per year. Council Chair Kathleen Kelly Burkett (District 2) asked the proposed legislation be dropped after the firm’s withdrawal, with plans to draft legislation for the contract to go to the Brighton Agency of Clayton, which had had the second highest score in the county’s evaluation of bidders for the contract. Councilmembers Greg Quinn (District 7) and Colleen Wasinger (District 3) had been opposed to the selection of Method Insights, as previously reported in West Newsmagazine (News Briefs, Sept. 18), based on the length of time the company had operated. However, those objections appeared to have nothing to do with the sudden withdrawal of the company’s proposal. Quinn indicated that a lawsuit filed by a former employer, Brado Creative Insight, against Jeffrey Morris, owner of Method Insights, justified the withdrawl of the proposal. The lawsuit alleges that Morris was an employee of Brado Creative Insight at the time that mobile applications were developed, which Quinn said Morris’ new firm would have used for work with St. Louis County. The lawsuit now before the St. Louis County Circuit Court asks that a judge issue an injunction to prevent the use of those applications by Morris, Quinn said. “Since Method Insights is now embroiled in litigation, it was appropriate for the proposal to be withdrawn,” Quinn said. “All this shows is that the county should follow its own requests for proposals – and it did not.” The focus of the marketing work for Brighton, should it be awarded the contract, will be to make the county’s 70 parks and its recreation programs more recognizable in the eyes of residents, Ott said.

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West County EMS Board approves tentative tax increase for 2014 18.2 cents to 21.2 cents on residential, agricultural and commercial real estate and personal property Other possible increases include: • 1.4 cents and 1.1 cents on residential and commercial property levies, respectively, for the district’s general fund. • 1/2-cent on residential and commercial property levies for the ambulance fund. • 1/10 of a cent on both residential and commercial property rates for the dispatch fund. • 1/3 of a cent and 1/5 of a cent on residential and commercial property, respectively, for the pension fund. The proposed tax rate increases would total 5.3 cents per $100 assessed valuation on residential property, 3 cents on agriculBy JIM ERICKSON tural real estate and personal property and ericksonjim@att.net The West County EMS and Fire Protec- 4.9 cents on commercial property. A key factor in the tax rate changes tion District Board has approved a preliminary and tentative tax rate schedule that is a drop of more than 2 percent in real could mean an increase in tax levies on real estate assessments across the district. The assessed valuation of personal property is and personal property next year. At this point, the tax rate proposals are up, but the increase is on a much smaller non-binding and could yet be changed before base and was eclipsed by the decline in final decisions are made and submitted to St. residential and agricultural values. The assessed valuation of commerLouis County officials later this year. The biggest single increase would come cial property also increased somewhat, in the tax levy for debt service, a boost of but again not enough to make up for the 3 cents per $100 assessed valuation from declines elsewhere.

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By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net On a 4-2 vote, the Central County Emergency 911 Board has approved paying a consultant the amount she had billed on her final invoice. But payment to the consultant, whose contract recently was terminated, has some strings attached. Approved during a closed session at the CCE Board’s Sept. 12 meeting and announced later, the $9,630 check to Colleen Dealey will be given to her when she signs a release of all other claims against CCE and submits documentation supporting the amount she billed. CCE first hired Dealey last October and in December gave her a six-month contract that was renewed in June. Her consulting work was tied to CCE’s expansion as it geared up first to provide dispatching services to the fire and emergency medical agencies formerly handled by South County Fire Alarm (late June) and then similar entities now part of North Central Fire Alarm group (scheduled for Nov. 1). Paying Dealey for her services became

an issue when it was learned she and Ernie Rhodes, chief of the West County EMS and Fire Protection District, had formed a software development company. Rhodes had recommended Dealey to the CCE Board for the consultant job. Both Rhodes and Dealey have strongly denied any improprieties. Tim Flora, a CCE Board member representing the Metro West Fire Protection District, also raised questions about conflicts of interest involving Dealey and vendors CCE had hired on her recommendation. However, former St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Michael Calvin, hired to look into the matter, dismissed the allegations. Whether or not Dealey will agree to the conditions set for receiving the check was unclear as of presstime. Opposing the payment to Dealey were Flora and Robin Harris, representing the Monarch Fire Protection District. Directors from West County, the Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights fire protection districts and Meramec Ambulance District voted in favor.

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Central County on track to become area’s largest 911 dispatch center By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The Central County Emergency 911 dispatch center (CCE) has agreements in place with all operating fire departments and fire protection districts now being served by the North Central Fire Alarm facility, which is scheduled to close on Oct. 31. At a Sept. 12 meeting of the CCE Board, directors heard a report that the scheduled Nov. 1 switch of dispatch services from North Central to Ellisville-based CCE remains on schedule. The change will mean that CCE will be dispatching fire and emergency medical personnel and equipment in response to 911 calls from the vast majority of St. Louis County as well as portions of some adjoining counties. An expansion early this summer added all the fire and EMS agencies formerly dispatched by the South County Fire Alarm operation to CCE’s service area. Both South County and North Central suffered from financial problems. As of the Sept. 12 meeting, only two issues related to the North Central switch remained in limbo. One is final approval of a contract agreed to in principle for CCE to provide dispatch services to Christian Hospital. The hospital’s two acute care facilities have supplied EMS and ambulance equipment and personnel

for a number of the North Central agencies, however, there is no mechanism in place to fund the services CCE soon will be providing. A pending contract calls for the hospital to pay CCE $250,000 annually for dispatch services. Christian responds to thousands of emergency calls yearly, according to Mike Turner, CCE’s executive director. The second unresolved matter is the troubled Kinloch Fire Protection District whose chief is scheduled for sentencing next month after admitting in federal court that he stole more than $140,000 from district accounts. Robert Schultz, CCE’s legal counsel, said it’s unclear who is in charge of Kinloch’s finances and overall operations. A letter to the district has not been answered, he said. Meanwhile, St. Louis County has been collecting taxes the Kinloch FPD has levied but apparently no one has been designated to receive those funds on behalf of the district, Schultz said. The CCE Board also heard an update from RCC Consultants, a New Jerseybased firm, with offices in Des Peres. The company has been hired to prepare an application for a grant from the St. Louis County Emergency Communication Commission to help finance the dispatch center’s expansion. James Price said CCE thus far has spent some $1.4 million for expansion-related equipment and services.

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COMBATING PTSD

Warriors for Heroes brings mixed martial arts champions to St. Louis eran and the “this” he spoke of was the tremendous toll of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), a killer that often goes unnoticed – even by family and friends. “No one wants to say, ‘I’m struggling,’” Ricci said. And family and friends can be too accepting, knowing that something’s not right but assuming that it will get better with time. Adam was 24 when he decided time was up. Since his death, Ricci said she has “learned a lot about PTSD and the challenges veterans face.” “When they are over there, they never feel more highly valued,” she explained. But when they get home that may not be the case. Adam, she said, struggled with survivor’s guilt and depression. “When he came back he was a changed Adam Muffler kid,” Ricci said. She said many vets are “devastated” by By KATE UPTERGROVE editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com the lack of awareness most Americans have about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and Awareness. That’s the goal. When Linda Ricci’s nephew Adam, a what the troops have encountered over there. “It’s not on TV anymore,” Ricci said. student at Saint Louis University, took his life on Nov. 4, 2012, another student came “People don’t understand what the troops to the family and said, “We have to do have seen, what they have gone through. Everyone expects them to be the same, but something about this.” That young man, like Adam, was a vet- they’re not the same.”

Some, like Adam, lose a reason to be here, she said. They think it will be easier on their families and friends, that they are a burden. But it’s not easier. On average, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. PTSD is often the underlying cause. When Adam’s fellow veteran asked Adam’s family to do something, Ricci said they “batted the idea around” about how to raise awareness. “I got a meeting with Rev. Biondi,” Ricci said. “He couldn’t believe this was going on (that so many veterans were suffering) and he said, ‘What can I do to help?’” From that meeting and Adam’s love of mixed martial arts, the Warriors for Heroes MMA Fight Night was born. Scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Chaifetz Arena, the event will feature both amateur and professional fighters and is being sponsored in part by UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture and Xtreme Couture GI Foundation along with Saint Louis University. At presstime, additional sponsors (in alphabetical order) included Alpha Packaging, Anheuser Busch, Boeing, Emerson, Fred Weber Inc., Gateway Harley-Davidson, IBM, the Marines and Nawgan alertness beverage. And more are coming on

board every day, Ricci said. “Corporate St. Louis has really embraced this event and come out strong in support of our heroes,” Ricci said. “Now we need MMA fans and fans of our heroes to come out strong and buy tickets to support our veterans. They have served us well.” The event begins at 6:30 p.m., but the doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at ammo-usa.org or through the Chaifetz Arena website (thechaifetzarena.com/event_562). To sweeten the deal, Ricci is offering a $5 discount to West Newsmagazine readers using the promo code: Lricci1026. “PTSD is a problem that is largely misunderstood, but very real to our heroes,” Ricci said. “AMMO (Adam Muffler Memorial Organization) was founded solely to raise unprecedented awareness of PTSD and funding for programs that transition our soldiers back into a healthy civilian life. The proceeds of Warriors for Heroes will go to established, private programs that have a proven record of doing just that. “Our goal isn’t to provide programs. Our goal is to raise awareness and funds. The social stigma of PTSD is what really needs to go away, so these guys don’t have to hide that they are struggling.”

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When Jennifer Rushing came to interview for a teaching assistant position at Wren Hollow Elementary, a panel of fifthgraders met her in the interview room. Carter Beierman, Lauren Bles, Sneha Chandra, Nathan Greenwalt, Jack Litteken and Jami Carpenter recently participated in a student-led interview process with a little help from Principal Matt Miller. The students interviewed three teaching candidates.

Each student asked one question and practiced their interpersonal skills during the interview, including active listening, making eye contact and using their loud voice. After the interviews, students reflected on each candidate’s strengths and areas of concern.  “Every child is a leader at Wren Hollow, and we just find opportunities for them to apply their own leadership skills,” Miller said. “Student-led interviews naturally made sense. The kids know what they need

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National Merit Scholars The following students in the West Newsmagazine readership area are among the students who have achieved Semifinalist standing in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program: Jennifer M. Albertson, Westminster; Edward T. Baur, MICDS; Suhas Bobba, Marquette High; Jordan M. Bulanda, Marquette High; Andrew T. Cammon, Priory; Alicia J. Carr, Parkway North; Brian T. Cheng, Parkway South; Thomas H. Christensen, Parkway West; Dominic S. Coppola, Priory; Amy H. Cui, Lafayette High; Paul C. Dalton, MICDS; Daniel De Simon, Priory; Rakshya Devkota, Parkway Central; Katherine A. Estep, Parkway South; Suhaas Garre, Marquette High; Haley J. Gassel, Lafayette High; Kristin T. Geczi, MICDS; Elizabeth A. Gibson, Parkway Central; Sandy Gu, Parkway Central; Eimi K. Harris, Lafayette High; Yijia Hong, Marquette High; Brent D. Huffines, Lafayette High; Victoria M. Ip, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School; Allyson B. Kang, Parkway Central; Hannah M. Kloppenburg, Parkway South; Connor J. Kraus, Parkway Central; Melinda Lai, Parkway Central; James D. Lister, Parkway West; John J. Lowell, Priory; Jeffrey Lu, Lafayette High; Simon H. Lu, Parkway Central; Brennen L. Lummus, Eureka High; Joseph A. Lupo, CBC; Amanda L. Malmstrom, Lafayette High; Daniel S. Martin, Priory; David E. McKnight, Parkway West; Brendan C. McMorrow, Parkway West; Justin M. Meier, De Smet Jesuit; Andrew J. Monson, Lafayette High; Christian B. Moore, Lafayette High; Olivia T. Neumann, Lafayette High; Elizabeth D. Nondorf, Lafayette

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Ellisville Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Ellisville will hold a public hearing at the Ellisville City Hall, #1 Weis Avenue, Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 7:00 PM to discuss and consider Text Amendments to the Zoning Code and Sign Code, to facilitate business development and retention. This public hearing is in compliance with Title IV, Land Use, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ellisville. The City of Ellisville is working to comply with the American With Disabilities Act mandates. Individuals who require an accommodation to attend a meeting should contact City Hall, 636-227-9660 (V/TDD) at least 48 hours in advance.

High; Christopher G. Oligschlaeger, Eureka High; Antonio Petralia, Priory; Charles M. Rapp, Priory; Emma T. Posega Rappleye, MICDS; Elaine C. Reichert, Parkway Central; Anjana K. Renganathan, Lafayette High; Alexander C. Roberds, Eureka High; Rigel L. Robinson, Parkway West; Rachel M. Rogers, Westminster; Jennifer N. Romine, Parkway Central; Pranav Sangameswaran, Lafayette High; Duncan S. Scanlon, Parkway South; Brian M. Schibler, Marquette High; Ryan J. Schultz, Eureka High; Nicholas J. Shields, Marquette High; Thomas H. Simeroth, De Smet Jesuit; Caleb R. Singer, Marquette High; Stephen R. Staley, MICDS; Daniel Stein, Priory; Kevin D. Tian, Parkway Central; Preethi Umashanker, MICDS; Colburn J. Wagner, Priory; Joel D. Walker, of Chesterfield, homeschooled; Michael S. Wang, Parkway Central; Susie S. Wang, Marquette High; Christopher H. Zhao, Parkway Central; and Grayson Zimmerman, Lafayette High. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 8,000 National Merit Scholarships, worth about $35 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.

Scholarship opportunity Progress 64 West will award scholarships totaling up to $10,000 to area high school seniors attending schools along the Hwy. 40/I-64 corridor. The awards are funded through the organization’s annual Louis S. Sachs Scholarship program and are awarded to graduating seniors based on their submission of an executive summary of a business plan. College scholarships will be awarded as follows: • A $5,000 scholarship, paid in two installments of $2,500, one for the student’s first year of college and another for the second year, provided that the student maintains a minimum GPA of 2.5 during the first year, is enrolled in school full time and is otherwise in good standing. • Up to two $2,500 scholarships, each paid in one installment for the student’s first year of college. If a winning student is enrolled in and attends Lindenwood University in St. Charles, the university will match the scholarship, provided the student meets certain requirements set forth by the university. At the discretion of Progress 64 West, scholarships may be paid directly to the college or university the winning student attends. The Louis S. Sachs Scholarship is awarded annually in honor of the late Louis

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Community Education partnership approved At a joint meeting on Sept. 19, the Boards of Education of the Parkway and Rockwood school districts approved a 10-year community education partnership beginning July 1, 2014. The approval came after nearly 18 months of discussion and research that included community workshops and a review of the financial and human resources components of the plan for extended programming. Both districts’ board members and superintendents said a combined community education program would better serve the interests of both districts and all residents. They also said the partnership would build on both districts’ advantages, such as location, convenience, quality and affordability. With a combined resident base of more than 250,000, the merger will provide capacity needed to sustain programs long term as both districts’ enrollments and demographics continue to change in coming years, they said. The partnership presents a wonderful opportunity for both districts, Rockwood Interim Superintendent Terry Adams said. “It is also a fiscally responsible approach aimed at providing opportunities for cost savings and other efficiencies while not sacrificing the quality of programs and services,” he said. Parkway Superintendent Keith Marty added the districts “believe this can become a national model for community education and set an example of what can be achieved when large school districts proactively work together.” He said he and Adams are talking about potential cooperation in areas such as curriculum, assessments, technology and professional development.

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By KATE UPTERGROVE editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com When Taylor and August Clark’s uncle was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma in September of 2011, the Rockwood students wanted to do something. But what could kids do? The answer is anything they set their mind to. With the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk scheduled just a few weeks after the diagnosis, the siblings formed Team Dude and set about raising funds to help provide patient support services, advocacy for lifesaving treatments and cancer research. The first year, they raised $2,600 with help from their friends. The second year, they made it to the $11,000-mark and became one of the top 10 fundraising teams at the St. Louis Light the Night Walk. This year, the goal is $20,000. Team Dude is named in honor of Taylor and August’s uncle, whose last name is Dudenhoeffer. It’s made up primarily of students at Marquette High where August is a senior and Selvidge Middle where Taylor is in eighth grade. Light the Night is Sept. 27 in Forest Park. That’s the same night as Marquette’s homecoming game, but August, who plays varsity baseball, isn’t worried about the conflict. “I think most of the team (Team Dude) will be going to the walk. Most of them see the importance of this so they’re willing to miss the game, but if they want to go to the game that’s fine too,” August said. In addition to the scheduling conflict, the team was faced with another challenge. It’s the first year the high school has required the team to be sanctioned as an official school club, complete with a faculty sponsor. August admits that fundraising efforts at the high school have gotten off to a slow start this year. “We just made it an official club this week,” August said in an interview on Sept. 17. “So now we can really get rolling.” At Selvidge, Taylor kicked her fundrais-

ing campaign into full gear the first week of September, selling T-shirts for $20 and wristbands for $2 before school. If the school raises $2,000, students are in for a special treat. “Taylor approached me with the idea of dressing in a ‘Wizard of Oz’ costume if the school raised $2,000. I said, ‘Sure, I’ll be the Tin Man.’ But somehow it has morphed into Dr. Dorothy,” Anselmo said with a chuckle. Taylor is delighted that her principal is willing to go to that length to support Team Dude and help to raise awareness. “It means a lot,” she said. “My part is to raise awareness at the middle school, while my brother raises awareness at the high school. A lot of people have come up and said ‘thank you’ to me because they have some connection to cancer and they appreciate what we (Team Dude) are doing,” Taylor said. She said she hoped the community would join the two schools in helping Team Dude to reach their goal and she offered some advice. “By donating it could affect someone’s life in ways you never expect and not just the person with cancer but also their family. It really goes a long way. Just a dollar or two goes a long way,” she said. “Her heart is so in the right place,” said Anselmo of his student. “And she’s such a big motivator for us all. We’ve really tried to keep it low key because we ask a lot of our community, but we’re seeing our leaders really shine right now. “As educators it’s our job to teach our kids what citizenship means and this is a great way for us to be involved.” Anselmo said the middle school fundraising efforts will wrap up on Friday, Sept. 28. “But we have a dance that night and we’ll be selling glow sticks to raise funds for Team Dude, so I’m confident that the students will reach their goal and I’ll be dressing as Dorothy,” Anselmo said. At the high school and online (pages. lightthenight.org/gat/StLouis13/teamdude), the team’s fundraising will continue through October.

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Eureka Days helps to promote Medication Abuse Awareness Campaign

Members of the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition helped to spread the word that “Drug-free is the way to be!” (Photo courtesy of Rockwood Drug-FreeCoalition)

Prescription medication abuse is epidemic in the U.S. Every day, on average, 6,000 people abuse prescription drugs for the first time – 2,700, or 45 percent, are teens trying to get high or perform better on exams. Sixty percent of these teens are under the age 15, and many of them will transition from prescription medication abuse to heroin or other drug use. Despite these staggering statistics, many people are unaware of the problem, reports Renee Heney, director of the Rockwood

Drug-Free Coalition. But during Eureka Days, the Coalition set out to change that with its Medication Abuse Awareness Campaign. Partnering with the Eureka Police Department, Eureka Walgreens and St. Louis Bread Company (Eureka location), Coalition volunteers walked in the parade, giving away fans that said “Stop Rx Abuse!” and bagels labeled with website resources. Medication abuse information was also shared with over 600 citi-

zens who visited a booth, where they won prizes for playing in a trivia contest and completing a brief survey on solutions to medication abuse. The awareness campaign also included a blitz of yard signs and banners, posted by supportive Eureka businesses. “We are so very appreciative of the many volunteers and businesses that helped share our message on the risks of medication abuse,” Heney said. Officer Jennifer Werges of Eureka Police and Regena Buehler of Rockwood School District, both Eureka residents, co-chaired the campaign. “They did an outstanding job pulling everything together for our first-time involvement in Eureka Days,” said Heney. “And, the support of Walgreens staffing, Bread Company food, Eureka Police coordination, and business sign placement was amazing! We hope this is the first of many years of collaboration.” To become involved in Rockwood DrugFree Coalition programs, or for more information, contact Renee Heney at 733-2136. Interested community members also can attend two free events hosted by Woodlawn Chapel, 16520 Clayton Road in Wildwood, this fall. On Sunday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m., Jude

Hassan, author of “Suburban Junky” (suburbanjunky.com) along with his cofounder and wife, Rachel will be talking about the experiences that inspired his book and website. Both Rachel and Jude are graduates of Lafayette High School. When he was in high school, Jude looked like every other suburban kid – except that his life was spiraling out of control due to an addiction to heroin. He has now dedicated his life to helping prevent drug use, and is in demand as an author and speaker. Heroin use is at epidemic levels in St. Louis County. In 2011 there were 90 overdose fatalities, up from 11 the year before. Learn more about how you can help end the epidemic. A free chili supper is included and copies of “Suburban Junky” will be available for purchase. Child care is available. On Oct. 13 at 10:45 a.m., Woodlawn Chapel will host a Parents/Grandparents Workshop featuring Renee Heney. This workshop will include an overview of the Coalition’s work in the community and will assist parents in talking with children about alcohol and substance abuse. Child care, if needed, will be provided. For more information on these events, contact Chris Keating at 458-3009.

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High school girls golf The Marquette Mustangs captured the recent Lindbergh Invitational at Aberdeen Golf Club in Eureka. The Mustangs shot 344 to finish ahead of Kirkwood’s second-place score of 351. Lafayette was third with a 352. Eureka wound up fifth at 371. Parkway South was ninth at 404 and Parkway Central was 10th at 406. Parkway North was 11th at 411. Parkway Central’s Elizabeth Leath was the medalist with a 75. “It’s a great tournament win for us,” Marquette coach Michelle Spencer said. “It’s our goal to make it to state as a team so I think we gained a lot of experience by winning this tournament against some tough teams like Kirkwood and Lafayette. I thought heading into the tournament we had a chance to win if all the girls played up to their ability.” Allison Tichenor led Marquette with an 82 to finish third overall. Ashley Daniels had an 82 to come in seventh. Morgan Holmes shot an 88 to finish 12th and Catie Lambert had a 91 to wind up 17th. “We are a very deep team and everyone has contributed this season,” Spencer said.

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the Metro League tournament with 75 points. MICDS was second with 63. Villa Duchesne came in third with 56 and John Burroughs was fourth with 43 points. Lutheran South was fifth with six points. Lutheran North and Principia did not score. Westminster won five single championships. At No. 2 singles, Anna Bergman defeated Lindsey Garcia (JBS) 7-5 4-6 11-9 in a third set tiebreaker. At No. 4 singles, Maddie Ottsen defeated Cassie Collins (MICDS) 10-8 in a third set tiebreaker. At No 6 singles, Sarah Betz topped Sarah Mirkhaef (MICDS) 7-6 3-6 10-7 in a third set tiebreaker. At No. 7 singles, Madaline Ross beat Sidney Lister (JBS) in 7-5 6-0. The Wildcats won three doubles titles. At No. 2 doubles, Madi Deves and Maddie Ottsen defeated Catherine Dubuque and Sam Twardowski (Villa) 6-3 6-2. At No. 3 doubles, Sarah Betz and Emily Stevenson defeated Bruns and Taormina (Villa) 6-1 6-4. At No. 4 doubles, Morgan Siebenman and S.J. Fiala defeated Funkhouser and Mannion (Villa) 7-6 6-2. “The girls were very excited when they figured out they won,” said first-year Westminster coach Adam Barbee. “Coach (Sharon) Reilly and I were so proud to see the girls play so well. Watching the girls win was a humbling experience. Parents and players stayed to support each of the matches. It was definitely a team and community effort. “The girls played with heart and dedication. They persevered through nine out of

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The Parkway West Longhorns won the recent Parkway West/Northwest Soccer Tournament by going 3-0 in Pool A of the 12-team tournament. “It took us a while to start playing our style,” Longhorns coach Michael Skordos said. “Once the boys settled down, we were able to put the ball in the back of the net.” Parkway West defeated Fox 5-0 and Hazelwood West 8-1 before getting past Lafayette 2-1. “In the match vs. Fox, Gavyn Prsha and Chandler Klemm stood out offensively, with two goals each,” Skordos said. “In the Hazelwood West match, Klemm had a hat trick and Tucker Watts added two goals. “The Lafayette match was a close one. Lafayette did a great job on defense and limiting our goal scoring chances. We did manage to score off a corner with two minutes left in the game.” Skordos was happy to see his Longhorns prevail in the tourney. “The boys knew the tournament was important, and winning was something that these senior have been working toward for several years,” Skordos said. While the triumph helps his club, Skordos pointed out there’s plenty of soccer to be played. “It’s still early in the season,” Skordos said. “Our conference with Webster, Summit, Ladue and Parkway North all have started off the season winning like ourselves. We just need to take one game at a time.”

High school softball Kennedy coach Troy Ufert, who holds the record for most wins as a football coach for the Celts, just topped the 100-win mark in his sixth year coaching the softball team. True to his nature, Ufert said the honor belongs to the athletes. “I think the milestone of 100 wins in a little over more years is a program milestone more than a personal one,” Ufert said. “It shows a lot about the girls, their work ethic, and their dedication to the pro-

gram and each other.” A player’s coach, Ufert noted he has benefited from having some talented girls play for him. “I have had the privilege to coach some really great young ladies here at Kennedy. Two of the reasons that we took the program over a few years back was the opportunity to coach Ashley Kroener (Missouri Baptist) and Sam Powers (Webster University). Ashley is one of the fiercest competitors that I have ever come across. Sam is the hardest worker that I have ever been associated with in my 20-plus years of coaching. They are both great leaders, and we have been blessed that they have never really left the program even after graduation. “They are both assistant coaches, and two of the main reasons for the program’s consistency the past five-plus years. Paige Miller is still the most dominating player that I have had the opportunity to coach in any sport including baseball and football. Paige really helped to put Kennedy softball on the map. Paige had the ability to just take over a game and carry the team at times.” Her sisters – Brooke and Taylor – also have also been integral parts of the program. Other players Ufert wanted to highlight were Becca Powers, Lexi Ehrlich, Amanda Cabrera, Kathleen Miller and Michelle Silva. “There are too many others,” Ufert said not wanting to leave anyone out. Ufert acknowledged he “was always a baseball and football guy,” but his coaching passion now is softball.

Youth baseball The 2013 St. Louis Pirates 11U baseball team finished with a 67-17-3 record that included winning the American Amateur Youth Baseball Alliance World Series that was held in Chesterfield. The Pirates were second out of 24 teams in the USSSA Global World Series held in Branson. They also won their league, the Chesterfield Select Platinum Division 12U, and defeated the St. Louis Pros, who had beaten them twice earlier in the year. The boys train hard and have a good time playing a lot of baseball. Every kid can pitch and every player contributed, said See SPORTS, next page

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Prep football: Week five forecast By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Lafayette is expected to welcome back head coach Boyd Manne to the sidelines for the first time this season. The Lancers play at Oakville at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 in a Suburban West Conference game. Manne has been recovering from a heart attack he sustained last summer on vacation. He subsequently underwent open heart surgery. The interim coach has been Steve Miller, the former Lafayette athletic director who retired in 2007. Miller has remained as an assistant coach on the staff of Boyd after he retired. Miller was hired to be the head coach when he was the athletic director. Miller coaches the defensive linemen. The other Lafayette varsity assistant coaches are Craig Raymond, Roger Fischer, Rick Voss and Adam Hicks. All have pitched in to help cover Manne’s absence from the team. “It’s still Boyd’s team,” Miller said. “We’re all anxious to get him back. Boyd and I go way back. I was asked to be the interim coach when this happened to him. “We’ve got a great coaching staff here at Lafayette and that’s a tribute to Boyd. Any one of our staff could do this. I’ve had the experience off the field with administration stuff. We’re all in this together. We’re just

SPORTS, from previous page coach Larry Kirchner. The team is part of Rick Strickland’s Pirates organization and is trained and developed at Rick Strickland’s indoor baseball facility, The Sandlot. “We’ve had the core group of these kids play together since the were in 9U and they have accomplished so much,” Kirchner said. “I know myself, their parents and the entire St. Louis Pirates organization are proud of them. We are looking forward to playing 12U in 2014 and competing in national tournaments across the country.” As a team, they had a 2.28 ERA with 417 strikeouts.

Amateur Golf Westminster Christian Academy graduate Alex Cusumano recently was named the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week. The left-handed senior compiled an impressive 72.2 scoring average through five rounds, while never shooting worse than three-over par, over Loyola University Chicago’s first two tournaments of the fall season. “I am thrilled to receive the honor and it is

not trying to miss a beat while Boyd is out. I can’t say enough about Boyd as a person.” In a lineup this week of several big games, the Suburban South Conference game featuring Parkway Central at Webster Groves on Friday night ranks among the ones to see. A big rivalry game Saturday afternoon features MICDS hitting the road to play the rugged John Burroughs Bombers. Kicking off this week’s games – Chaminade will meet St. Louis University High in a Metro Catholic Conference game at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26.

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a result of the work I put in over the summer and the past few weeks while at school,” Cusumano said. It is Cusumano’s second weekly conference award. In April 2012, he was honored by the Horizen League, which Loyola used to compete in. Cusumano enjoyed a solid summer playing tournaments in St. Louis. He earned a berth in the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying. He finished 16th at the Metropolitan Open to be the low amateur in the event that allows professionals to compete. Those along with other good performances helped Cusumano take his game up a notch. As a senior, this is year of change for Cusumano. The Ramblers have a new coach in Kyle Stefan. “Kyle has made the transition very easy for all of the guys,” Cusumano said. “He is a player’s coach, meaning he does what is best for us and gets us out to good practice facilities and courses.” Cusumano has the privilege to be the captain of the squad for his final season. It’s an honor he wanted and does not take lightly. “We are a very close group of guys and I hope to make this season the most fun and memorable one we have had through my past three years at Loyola,” Cusumano said.

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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com As a first-year varsity field hockey coach, Marquette’s Nina Walters is learning as the season progresses. The Mustangs are off to a solid start this fall but it’s all a learning experience for Walters, who graduated last spring from the University of Albany in New York. Before that, Walters was a two-sport standout in field hockey and soccer at Lafayette. Yes, Lafayette. That’s almost a fighting word at Marquette. “Marquette was my biggest rival and a rivalry I’ll never forget,” Walters said. “Losing to Marquette was worse than if the world were ending. Lafayette will always have a special place in my heart, but I am proud to be a Mustang.” Walters had a splendid career at Lafayette. A four-year letterwinner, she was named to the 2008 NFHCA High School AllRegion team after recording 72 points as a senior and finished her Lafayette career with 40 goals and 63 assists. She broke the school record with 29 helpers as a junior and was the 2008 Suburban Conference Player of the Year. “To my friends, I am the enemy. To me, I’m living with enemy (my father), and couldn’t be happier,” she said. Her father, Tim, is the longtime soccer coach for girls and boys at Lafayette. Naturally, he’s proud of his daughter coaching a varsity team right out of college. “It’s really awesome, even with her being at Marquette,” Tim Walters quipped. “She’ll do real well. She’s a great kid. She knows how to play the game and to include everybody. “She played at the highest college level of field hockey. She went out East and took a gamble and played there and did well. She learned from some great coaches.” A midfielder at Albany, Walters started 15 of 16 games as a senior. In 2011 for the Great Danes, she received America East AllTournament honors with performance in the semifinal game against New Hampshire. She started every game and scored a game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Monmouth. Albany coach Phil Sykes praised the play of Walters for him. “Nina was a very effective player for Albany over her four years,” Sykes said. Although she majored in journalism at Albany, Walters decided to follow the family tradition – coaching. “I’ve always wanted to be a coach. My mom coached, my dad is a coach and my older brother is a coach,” Walters said. Her brother, Tim, is the assistant coach of the University of Nebraska-Omaha men’s

Nina Walters during her Albany playing days.

soccer team. She said her coaches have been “huge influences on my life in and out of sports made me want to have the same impact on my players that they had on me.” “They way they taught me to love the game and the life lessons they gave me and still give me to this day made me want to be a role model as a coach to young adults,” Walters said. Sykes knew she would be a coach, too. “I think with Nina’s family story, coaching was inevitable at some level,” Sykes said, noting the influence of her dad on her. “Almost every day I am asking him questions and confiding in him when I am not sure what to do,” Walters said. “I couldn’t be any luckier than to have him as my father and a role model. Without him I wouldn’t know how to coach. He first started giving me coaching advice by leading by example. I model a lot of my coaching off of him. “Some days he just calls me to tell me random pieces of advice that he thinks I might find useful. He has been coaching for as long as I can remember. The amount of knowledge he has is unreal. I am one lucky person and I am proud to call him my mentor and my father.” Walters mirrors him on the sidelines. “People who watch me coach, that have seen my dad coach or played for my dad, just laugh,” Walters said. “My hand and body gestures, my comments, my sarcasm and my dry sense of humor are all from watching him. There is no doubt that I am his daughter.” Her father will be watching when there are no conflicts with his soccer team. “I’ve got all her games in my phone and I’m going to try to make most of her games,” he said. “That will be fun.” Now, if he can just get over her coaching at Marquette. The Mustangs will host the Lancers on Sept. 30 at 4:15 p.m.

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Quarterback Tyler Creath takes on leadership role in senior season By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com CBC senior quarterback Tyler Creath set records as a junior and that was all good. But this year, he wants to help direct the Cadets to the state championship. “We want to go to state. It’s the challenge we set at the beginning of the season and it’s still our target,” Creath said. “We have the players – we have all the weapons – but we have to stay focused and come to practice every week ready to be at the top of our game. There are a lot of very good teams out there. We can’t let down.” The Cadets stumbled a bit coming out the gate this season, losing to a good Fort Zumwalt West team. However, it’s not how you start a season; it’s how you finish. Creath captured the quarterback job as a junior. He broke CBC’s single-season completion passing percentage during the 2012 season, a record that had stood for 50 years. His passing completion average of 67 percent broke the old mark of 63 percent that was set in 1963 by Terry Michler, who is the CBC soccer coach. Creath had 199 passing completions during 2012, which set a CBC record for most completions in a season. He also broke the CBC passing record for highest completion percentage in a single game

when he hit 85 percent of his attempts against Jefferson City’s Helias. “It’s pretty humbling when you think about all the great players that have come through CBC over the years,” Creath said. “But it’s exciting to know that you’ve worked hard and made a difference and it’s been recognized.” Breaking Michler’s long-standing record was one Creath said was important to him because of what it meant – being an accurate passer. The two haven’t spoken much about it. “He’s pretty busy with soccer these days,” Creath said about Michler. “But you really have to respect a record that stands for 50 years. I’m proud of that one because it’s about accuracy – something that’s important to me.” He ended the season with 2,697 yards and 30 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. The Cadets reached the Class 6 quarterfinals. Creath was selected as a second team all-state quarterback by Missouri sportswriters for his season. “For my junior year, my first year starting varsity, I think I played pretty well,” Creath said. “I made some mistakes, especially with regard to reading defenses and had a more interceptions than I would have liked, but I put up good numbers (with) 30 touchdowns and more than 2,600 yards passing.” That terrific season confirmed CBC coach Scott Pingel’s decision to install him

as the quarterback last year. “I think so. A lot of this came down to Tyler,” Pingel said. “He made the checks. He’s getting better. He understands how the game works.” Creath is not one to rest on his laurels. He has worked hard in the offseason to get ready for this campaign. He did lifting and running and worked with his personal quarterback coach Skip Stitzell. “I have also cleaned up my mechanics a bit,” Creath said. “Last year’s experience helped me a lot. I’m more confident and my decision-making is much better this year.” Stitzell operates The Quarterback Edge in Fayette. He has had 25 of the quarterbacks he has worked with reach Division I in football and several have gone on to the NFL including Parkway West graduate Blaine Gabbert. “I’ve been working with him for about three years,” Creath said. “Skip is a mechanics coach, so we work on accuracy, ball release, footwork and arm motion.” Creath wants to cut down on his interception totals this year so that means making better decisions. He also wants to help guide the team. Last year, Creath did not want to overshadow the seniors. “I wanted to grow as a leader and I think I’ve done that,” Creath said. “I can stay calm when there is a lot of chaos going on around

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me – everything kind of slows down for me when I’m on the field. A lot of college coaches have told me that I ‘spin the ball’ really well, which helps my accuracy, something I’ve worked very hard on for a lot of years. I’ve become better in my decision-making process – reading defenses and making choices – and that’s really stepped up my game. “I take a lot of pride playing a smart game, being a solid and accurate passer and leading my team down the field to score.”

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The Ballwin Police Department would like to remind residents about the City of Ballwin Deer Control Policy and Hunting Regulations in effect in accordance with City of Ballwin Ordinance #12-37 (Codified as Chapter 18, Article V, Sections 18-90 through 18-94). Deer archery hunting will only be permitted in the City of Ballwin from September 15, 2013 to November 15, 2013, and November 27, 2013 to January 15, 2014 in accordance with Missouri Department of Conservation Regulations. Longbow and compound bow are the only permissible methods to be used. All hunters must be at least 18 years of age. Hunting is only permitted on private property parcels consisting of one (1) acre or more where the property owner has given permission for the hunting to occur. Full details of setback requirements, distances, and restrictions can be found in Sec. 18-92 of the full ordinance.

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Ballwin Public Works Department will begin its free residential curbside leaf collection program on October 28. Leaves raked sooner can be put in appropriate yard waste bags or containers for pickup on yard waste collection days by the City’s contracted waste hauler. Unlike trash collection, we cannot guarantee which day of the week your leaves will be collected. This year crews will be collecting leaves Monday through Friday, on both sides of Manchester Road. Crews will begin each day where they ended the day before. Once leaves have been collected on all streets they will begin another pickup cycle. There will be NO pickup on November 28 and 29 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Due to weather conditions and sheer volume your leaves may NOT be collected on a weekly basis or the same day of the week. This service may be curtailed due to adverse winter weather conditions. The final week will begin December 2. However, to assure your leaves are collected during the final week you should rake the leaves to the curb no later than Sunday, December 1. Please do not park on top of or in front of leaf piles. Leaves that are not accessible cannot be collected until the next cycle through the City. Crews cannot return to missed piles. To minimize leaves washing into the sewers or becoming saturated during rainfall do not put them in the gutter. For safety reasons, leaves will only be vacuumed from the passenger side of the truck. Drivers are prohibited from driving in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic. Therefore, leaves cannot be vacuumed from cul-de-sac islands or median islands. Also, leaves cannot be vacuumed if vehicles are parked on or in front of the leaf pile. As a reminder, this service is only provided to customers of the City’s contracted waste hauler. Properties that have a separate contract are excluded from the City’s curbside leaf collection. Residents are also reminded leaves will be picked up by the trash hauler as part of their yard waste collection provided they are put in yard waste bags or separate containers. For the safety of the workers and the equipment, sticks, plants, root balls, metal objects, bricks, logs, and animal waste must be kept out of the leaf pile. Piles of leaves with such debris will NOT be collected to avoid injuries and equipment damage which will cause delays. Also, do not block fire hydrants, storm drains, or mailboxes.

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Parks and Recreation Director Linda Bruer accepted a $3,700 donation from the West St. Louis County Rotary Club President Mike Mertens for the purchase of a new drinking fountain to be installed in the new “Exploration Playground” scheduled for construction this fall in Ferris Park. This marks the fifth drinking fountain the Rotary Club has purchased for Ballwin parks with proceeds from community events such as Ballwin Days. The play area will include interactive play for children ages 2-12 years of age, a “creek-like” water play feature, and a small pavilion. Dedication of the area is anticipated for spring 2014. Ferris Park is located approximately two miles south of Manchester Road on New Ballwin Road.

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On Monday, August 26 Store Manager Eric Parker and nine of his store associates descended on Ballwin parks to help the city spruce up a bit. Lowes provided all materials and manpower to create a new perennial garden in the playground area at Vlasis Park as well as adding landscaping to the island at New Ballwin Park. The Lowes’ Heroes Program embraces teamwork as a core value and a key ingredient in maintaining an engaged work force while helping to transform lives of those they serve in the community.

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For your convenience, we are offering activity registration online! Go to www.ballwin.mo.us and click on the activity registration starburst. The City offers a wide variety of athletic, youth and adult programs such as Lunch & Bingos, fitness programs, swim lessons and other fun programming.

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For questions, inquiries, or to report harvests, please contact P.O. Shaun Doerr of the Ballwin Community Affairs Unit at 636-207-2318 or by email sdoerr@ballwin.mo.us.

Property owners are advised to allow at least one (1) business day when submitting the required documents before commencement of hunting on their property. This recommendation is to ensure no hunting activity occurs on a property in violation of ordinance should a submission not meet the requirements set forth in Ballwin Ordinance #12-37. All submissions will be reviewed for deficiencies or disqualifying factors upon receipt. A packet containing the complete ordinance, guidelines for hunters and property owners, and required forms can be picked up from the Ballwin Police Station during business hours or can be downloaded by visiting http://www.ballwin.mo.us/docs/Ballwin_Deer_Hunting_Packet_10162012.pdf. All deer harvests must be reported to the Ballwin Police Department within two (2) business days by calling during normal business hours or by delivering written notification to the Chief of Police. Each harvested deer report must include the hunter’s name, location of the harvest, and sex of the deer.

Property owners who wish to allow hunting must submit to the Ballwin Police Department the following items prior to commencement of hunting: • A completed and accurate Notification of Intent to Hunt form with signatures from all property owners. • Documentation showing the completion of an archery device hunter safety course as approved or provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation for each hunter. • Proof of coverage by liability policy and/or indemnity bond providing a minimum of $2,000,000 per occurrence coverage, insuring and/or bonding the property owner and/or hunter for any damage resulting from negligence in the hunting activity on said property.

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CPAP brings beauty sleep Sleep apnea, a condition marked by snoring and breathing interruptions, affects millions of adults and puts them at increased risk for heart problems and daytime accidents. The standard treatment is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), which stops snoring, improves daytime alertness and reduces blood pressure. Despite those benefits, some patients find CPAP challenging because it requires wearing a mask during sleep. Now, researchers have found that CPAP may have an additional benefit: improved physical appearance. According to Dr. Ronald Chervin, a sleep neurologist and director of the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center, a study was prompted by his staff members’ observances that after using CPAP, patients seemed to improve in appearance. “We perceived that our CPAP patients often looked better, or reported that they’d been told they looked better, after treatment. But no one has ever actually studied this,” Chervin said. For the study, researchers used a sensitive face mapping technique used by surgeons, and they recruited a panel of independent appearance raters and asked them to look at photos of middle-aged patients taken before and after a few months CPAP use and rank their attractiveness, alertness and youthfulness and choose the photo they thought was taken after sleep apnea treatment. Measures of facial appearance showed

that after CPAP, patients’ foreheads were less puffy, and their faces were less red. Researchers perceived, but had no way to measure, a reduction in forehead wrinkles after treatment. Roughly two-thirds of the time, raters said patients looked more alert, more youthful and more attractive after CPAP treatment. They correctly identified the post-treatment photo two-thirds of the time. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

Child weight loss should raise concern

According to authors of a recent study published in Pediatrics, child weight loss always calls for an eating disorder screening. A study, “Eating Disorders in Adolescents With a History of Obesity,” illustrated the challenges of identifying and treating eating disorders in children with a history of obesity. One case cited in the study involved a 14-year-old boy who lost 87 pounds in two years, and despite losing more than half of his body weight, medical notes indicated no cause for concern. Another recounted the experience of an 18-year-old girl who in three years dropped from the 97th percentile for body mass index to the 10th percentile without being diagnosed with an eating disorder. Formerly overweight or obese young people account for a substantial portion of adolescents in treatment for eating disorders – including binging, bulimia and anorexia nervosa – and it often takes longer than normal for those kids to be diagnosed with an eating disorder and begin treatment. For that reason, study authors said, symptoms of eating disorders should always be investigated, regardless of the patient’s weight.

Potential ovarian cancer screening According to the American Cancer Society, more than 22,000 women will be diagnosed this year with ovarian cancer, and more than 14,000 women will die from the disease.

Often called “the disease that whispers,” ovarian cancer in most cases is not discovered until it has reached an advanced stage. Now, researchers believe a new screening strategy may change that by detecting the disease before it becomes lethal. Karen Lu, M.D., of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, led a study testing an ovarian cancer screening method that incorporates changes in CA125, a blood protein known as a tumor marker for the disease. The method involves two stages of testing and is designed to detect changes in CA125. The 11-year study involved more than 4,000 healthy women aged 50-74 with no strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Participants underwent a baseline CA125 blood test and based on the results, the women were given a repeat test one year later (low risk), tested again in three months (intermediate risk) or referred to gynecologic oncologist and given an ultrasound (high risk). Each year, about 6 percent of participants were identified as being at intermediate risk, and 0.9 percent were identified as being at high risk. Cumulatively, 85 women were identified as high risk and referred for ultrasound. Of the 10 women whose ultrasounds prompted surgeries, four had invasive ovarian cancers, two had ovarian tumors of low malignant potential and three had benign ovarian tumors, equating to a positive predictive value of 40 percent for detecting invasive ovarian cancer. The screening failed to detect two borderline ovarian cancers. An admitted skeptic of ovarian cancer screenings, Lu said the findings have made her “cautiously optimistic” that women soon may have access to screening that can detect the disease in its earliest, curable stages. “The results from our study are not practice-changing at this time; however, our findings suggest that using a longitudinal (or change over time) screening strategy may be beneficial in post-menopausal women with an average risk of developing ovarian cancer,” Lu said. “We are currently waiting for the results of a larger, randomized study currently being conducted in the United Kingdom that uses the same Risk of Ovarian Cancer Algorithm in a similar population of women. If the results of this study are also positive, then this will result in a change in practice.” Study findings were published in Cancer.

Health and e-dating abuse

Threats, controlling behavior and harassment through text messages and emails may negatively affect a teen’s health and well-being, according to a recent study. “Often, an argument in society is that abuse that is not physical or sexual really doesn’t matter,” said Amy Bonomi, a Michigan State University professor and lead researcher on a study examining the effects of physical and non-physical dating abuse among students aged 13-19. “Is it really harmful, for example, if I call my partner a bad name or if I’m harassing or stalking them with text messages?” Bonomi said her study, which surveyed nearly 600 students about their dating experiences and health histories, showed that such behaviors do have a negative effect on health. Specifically, the study found that compared to non-abused 13- to 19-year-old females, female victims of physical or sexual abuse by a dating partner were more than four times as likely to develop certain eating disorders, nearly four times as likely to smoke and at increased risk of depression and engaging in risky sexual behavior. Females who were victims of non-physical abuse were nearly as likely to smoke as victims of physical abuse and also were at increased risk of depression, eating disorders and engaging in risky sexual behavior. Among males, those who experienced non-physical dating abuse were much more likely to smoke and develop certain eating disorders, but no health differences were found for those who were victims of physical and sexual dating violence compared to those who were not. “One of the things that we need to do better at society is to have conversations very early with young people – both females and males – about healthy relationship strategies,” Bonomi said. “We often wait too long – until middle school and even high school – to begin talking to girls and boys about relationship skills, if we even talk about it at all.” The study was published in BMC Public Health, a research journal.

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ing the highway at key destinations and employment centers to pick up and drop off passengers. At the planned new interchange at I-64 and Boyle Avenue in the Central West End, the line would exit the interstate and proceed north to Forest Park Avenue. The route would then head east via Forest Park Avenue and Market Street, looping through downtown St. Louis and winding up at Metro’s Civic Center MetroLink Station and Transit Center. The route is reversed for westbound runs. Geisel said that until the project’s team at Metro determines exactly which route to develop and what configuration it will use it is too early to determine what impact the system could have. “Obviously, mass transit is an alternative that takes certain vehicles off the road,” Geisel said. “It also allows users to access

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Wedding traditions with a twist By SUE HORNOF shornof@newsmagazinenetwork.com Some couples hold fast to tried-and-true wedding customs, but many brides and grooms are tweaking time-honored traditions and putting a personal spin on their special day. Here are some examples of new twists on old wedding traditions:

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Throwing rice at the bride and groom originated as a way of wishing the newlyweds fertility and prosperity. But throwing rice makes a mess and can pose safety issues, so many wedding venues no longer permit the practice. Today, couples often are sent off with bubbles, balloon releases or dove releases. “One fun thing I’ve been seeing that doesn’t cause any mess is the wedding wand,” said Carolyn Burke, an area wedding planner who also officiates at weddings. “It’s a stick that has a long ribbon tied to it, and the guests twirl it as the couple walks down the aisle.”

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Tradition calls for brides to choose bridesmaids and grooms to choose groomsmen, but these days, it’s not unusual for a bride to choose a male attendant or a groom to ask a female friend or relative to join the wedding party. As for attire, “groomsmaids” can dress like the bridesmaids or wear a tailored shirt to match the groomsmen, and “bridesmen” can dress like the groomsmen or wear a shirt that matches the bridesmaid dresses.

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Chocolate-coated almonds symbolizing the couple’s “bittersweet union” and little wedding bells that guests ring at the reception as a call for the newlyweds to kiss are traditional wedding favors that still are popular. But many weddings now feature non-traditional favors that run the gamut from votive candles, wine glasses and bookmarks to non-skid socks to wear on the dance floor. When a wedding features a photo booth, the guests’ photos can serve as the wedding favor. Wedding planner Katie Mulchek said she has seen couples also give their guests picture frames to hold their photo booth photos. At the reception, the picture frames are used to hold guests’ place cards at the tables (see photo). (Photo courtesy of Katie Mulchek)

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The tradition of the unity candle is not very old but for the last 50 years has been popular at Christian weddings. Usually, the bride and groom light the unity candle from two separate family candles, which often are lit by the couple’s mothers. Katie Mulchek, a local wedding planner, said she has been seeing some creative alternatives to the practice. “I’ve seen unity sand a lot lately,” said Mulchek, noting that it is a nice alternative for a “split family” or when the mother of the bride or groom has passed on. “A few weeks ago, I saw a rope braiding. They had three ropes – one representing the bride, the groom, and God – and they braided them together (symbolizing) they were one with God as their center.”

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Travelers’ Century Club is for those who really love globetrotting visited 106 countries, in the normal sense of the word. “I just enjoy seeing different things,” said Mockli, 52, a pathologist. “I see what I want to see, and I see it as thoroughly as I can.” Mockli and Gwin aren’t ordinary world travelers. They’re among the 19 or so residents of the St. Louis area who are members of the Travelers’ Century Club. The group is open to anyone who has visited at least 100 countries. Instead of recognizing the standard list of countries, the club also recognizes areas that are separate from the main country, either geographically, politically or ethnologically. Thus, Alaska is considered a separate country, as are the Hawaiian Islands. Gary Mockli is shown in his home next to pictures of some of the places he has visited. “This greatly widens the field and will give the traveler a better chance to qualify By JIM MERKEL ery and world knowledge and a little bit for one of the most unusual clubs in the stlmerkel@att.net because it’s there,” said Gwin, 69, who world,” the group’s website says. There are nearly 200 sovereign nations, Like many travelers, Gig Gwin has been owns a travel agency in Kirkwood. to France, Germany and Japan. Unlike Gary Mockli hasn’t visited quite as many including 193 members of the United most, he’s visited Ajman, Bonaire, Cura- places as Gwin, but he’s still seen a lot. The Nations. But TCC lists 321 areas as “councao, Fujeirah, the Rodriguez Island and Zil Chesterfield resident has studied medicine tries.” “The Travelers’ Century Club has a wellElwannyen Sesel. at the Beijing Medical University, visited In short, the Des Peres resident has been Thailand four or five times and spent time documented list of countries that goes well beyond UN political countries,” Gwin said. just about everywhere. in Equador. “I’m motivated by curiosity and discovAltogether, Mockli calculates that he’s “For example, Tahiti is part of the French

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courses at University City High School and started the Art Club there. MacLaren also served in the Peace Corps in Puerto Rico and has been a teacher/ leader for People to People, an organization founded by President Eisenhower to promote peace through a better understanding among people worldwide. Today, she combines her love of art and her passion for social activism by researching the background of numerous human rights activists and creating portraits of them as a tribute to their efforts. Still, she is never far from a classroom. An admitted “volunteer person,” her activities include the OASIS program where she devotes time as a reader with elementary school students. A talented musician, she plays violin at her church and with the St. Louis String Ensemble and volunteers to perform in pit orchestras for various community musicals. She is also first alto with the Missouri Women’s Chorus. At the Women of Worth awards banquet, MacLaren likened her choices in life to what Robert Frost wrote about in his poem “The Road Not Taken.” “Like Frost, I do not look back with regret,” she said. “I would choose the same life partner, the same children and the same friends who’ve accompanied me on this walk through life, this joyful journey.” ••• [Editor’s Note: A longer version of this story can be found online at newsmagazinenetwork.com.]

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dogs should be given some time apart. “You give the resident dog some time to figure out, ‘This is a new smell, it’s not going away, I’m not being threatened by it, and I get time to check out my space again,’ and we tend to run into fewer problems,” Beaver said. Pets in the Classroom grants The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom program is accepting grant applications for the 2013-2014 school year. Pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade teachers in private and public schools who would like to add a pet to the classroom or who already have a classroom pet are welcome to apply. The Pets in the Classroom program awards grants for the purchase of new pets, pet environments, or pet food and supplies for existing classroom pets. When applying, teachers have seven grant options from which to choose, including a rebate grant in amounts of $100 (for a small animal or birds) or $150 (for reptiles and fish) for use at any pet store; a grant of $50 to maintain an existing classroom pet; and grants that provide coupons for live animals and supplies purchased at specific pet stores. Since its inception in 2010, the Pets in the Classroom grant program has awarded teachers more than 20,000 grants. The goal of the program is to introduce 5 million children in 100,000 classrooms to pets and the benefits they provide. For more information and grant applications, visit petsintheclassroom.org. Virtual veterinarian app The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released a new game for aspiring veterinarians and animal-lovers. Available for free through Apple’s AppStore, Google Play and at avma.org, AVMA Animal Hospital puts players in a virtual

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BIOTECH POWERHOUSE: West County companies gain international reputation St. Louis County and Denny Coleman (CEO of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership). We work with Wash U. We work with SLU,” said Fiorello. “And we sit around the table, and it really is a situation where we hope that one plus one equals three and four – that the whole is really worth more than the sum of its parts.” The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, a new organization focused on business development in St. Louis City and County, owns the Helix Biotech Incubator, which provides early stage plant and life science companies affordable lab and office space as well as access to shared equipment. Beth Noonan, vice president of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the Partnership, said, although the Partnership supports business development across industries, “we know that there is real potential for early stage companies in the biotech area.” A collaborative community And the Partnership is helping to fuel The biggest data point is the physical that potential by co-investing in some early concentration of biotechnology companies stage biotech companies through the $1.5 and research facilities, particularly in Creve million Helix Fund. Coeur, where the Danforth Center and its BioResearch & Development Growth A growing national and global reputation (BRDG, pronounced “Bridge”) Park, a Without a doubt, St. Louis has develspace for post-incubator biotech companies, oped into a fertile environment for biotech the Helix Biotech Incubator and Monsanto innovation. But just how far-reaching is its are all within about a 1-mile radius. reputation? If you zoom out from this dense neighFiorello said it’s still “a little inside baseborhood of biotech activity, you will find a ball,” but industry insiders know that St. robust research and startup community in Louis is a biotech powerhouse. the CORTEX bioscience district in the Cen“Whether they’re in Mumbai, India, or tral West End. CORTEX is a nonprofit effort Sydney or Sao Paolo, Brazil, or Austin, backed by Washington University, Saint Texas, you ask folks, ‘Have you ever heard Louis University, BJC Healthcare, the Uni- of the Danforth Center, BRDG Park and versity of Missouri-St. Louis and the Mis- what St. Louis is doing?’ Every single souri Botanical Garden to turn the area into person will say, ‘Yes, of course we have. one of the country’s leading research districts. You’re global leaders in the space.’” The glue holding all of these players Fiorello said the Ag Innovation Showcase together and driving the continued growth “helps to reinforce the brand that we’ve crein plant and biosciences is collaboration. ated – that St. Louis is the pre-eminent place “We work with Monsanto. We work with if you’re in the ag innovation space.” By CAROL ENRIGHT cenright@newsmagazinenetwork.com In April, Monsanto announced a $400 million expansion at its Chesterfield Village Research Center – a move expected to create 675 new jobs. In July, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center announced a $45 million expansion to make room for 100 new scientists at the Creve Coeur facility. And just this month, the Danforth Center hosted the fifth annual Ag Innovation Showcase, drawing a global cohort of companies, investors, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in biotechnology. It almost seems like a foregone conclusion, but is St. Louis really becoming a national – perhaps, even global – biotech research hub? “Yes, it is,” said Sam Fiorello, COO of the Danforth Center. “And there are a lot of data points that give credence to that.”

Noonan said the Ag Innovation Showcase is based on a solid history and highlights the recent buzz St. Louis is getting as a biotech hot spot. That history includes longtime corporate leaders, such as Monsanto and Sigma Aldrich, and research institutions, such as Washington and Saint Louis universities. Even the Danforth Center has been around for a decade. All of these players have cultivated the soil, so to speak, that is now yielding an impressive crop of new biotech businesses.

at the Helix Center and BRDG Park? A quick look at the startups at the Helix Center reveals a broad range of biotech and plant science companies. Inovotec Animal Care is working with an Australian company, smaXtec, to increase milk production in dairy cows using a unique technology for measuring and monitoring pH and temperature in the bovines. MediBeacon, the winner of last year’s St. Louis County Startup Business Plan Competition and a $50,000 prize, is an optical diagnostic company working on a product that will Homegrown versus imports? provide real-time, cost-effective monitoring But are the best and brightest really of kidney function. DealieDo has developed flocking to the Gateway City in search of a a smartphone grocery-shopping app that disbioscience utopia? tributes in-store specials to shoppers. And “People from around the U.S. and around if these startups have legal questions about the world are definitely moving to St. keeping their proprietary technologies safe, Louis for opportunities in plant sciences they can head down the hall to pick the brain and biotechnology,” Derek Rapp, mergers of one of the attorneys – all of whom have and acquisitions and new growth platform Ph.D.s in biomedical science – at Zackson lead for Monsanto, wrote in an email. Law LLC, an incubator law firm that specialNoonan said she also has seen some indi- izes in patent preparation for those seeking viduals, early stage companies and entre- legal protection for their inventions. preneurs move to town to take advantage of the growth opportunities. But, for the most The next Silicon Valley? part, she said the growth is homegrown. With its expansion and the continued “There were, a few years ago, some down- growth of BRDG Park, Fiorello said the sizings in some of the larger corporations next few years could bring close to 2,000 – Pfizer, for example – and some of those jobs to the Danforth Center campus alone. people are starting businesses and they want And those scientists will take home salato stay in St. Louis,” she explained. ries north of $70,000, on average. Fiorello believes the growth is much Beyond high-paying jobs for scientists more multinational in nature, noting that and some cool new technologies, what does the current roster of tenants at BRDG Park this biotech explosion mean for St. Louis? hails from places as varied as India, China, Noonan envisions a future in which the Israel, Keokuk, Iowa, and Boston. region has a “significant footprint” of early “This is not just a success story for St. stage and medium stage companies that Louis saying these are homegrown,” said continue to grow and take root in St. Louis. Fiorello. “This is really something that has Monsanto’s Rapp believes it will have a got a global scope.” positive ripple effect on all business growth which will, in turn, attract young talent. Cows, kidneys and coupons “People talk about wanting the St. Louis So what is really going on in those labs region to be more attractive to younger adults. Success in the entrepreneurial space generally should help that happen,” he wrote in an email. Fiorello expects “great things” for a region with “a rich history of starting companies.” “I think this life science renaissance is going to give us another period of innovation – starting companies, growing companies,” he said. But Fiorello said his “personal metric” for the city’s success as a biotech hub is deeply intertwined with his hopes as a father who just sent his oldest child off to college. “I’d love to see this place be a robust enough place to attract young talent like him back to our community,” Fiorello said.

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Leaders in biotechnology come to West County for two days of ‘Ag Innovation’ By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net Anyone viewing agriculture as an industry ranking low on the technology sophistication scale would have received a radically different picture at the recent Ag Innovation Showcase at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. The fifth annual event lived up to its name as a showcase of innovation affecting not just U.S. farmers and ranchers but also consumers worldwide. Sessions, held Sept. 10-11, featured presentations by companies on the leading edge of technologies with a major impact on the production of food as well as its storage, handling and distribution, and environmental effects. Data management and analysis tools designed to guide producers in farming more competitively and sustainably also were in the spotlight. Illustrating the worldwide emphasis on such research, companies making presentations were from countries around the globe, as were investors, potential partners and others attending the event. Opening keynote speaker, Dr. Robert T. Fraley, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Monsanto, observed, “Innovation must increase to enable agriculture to keep pace with demand (from a rapidly growing world population).” Recognized for the discovery, development and successful commercialization of Roundup Ready® crops, Fraley noted that many agricultural advances today feature integrated seed and management solutions. For example, data from precision agriculture information mapping soil types and quality down to 10-meter squares in farm fields can be placed on a strip readable by tractor-mounted computers. Attached to seed containers on a planter pulled by the tractor equipped with GPS equipment, the system varies the amount of seed planted in each square to achieve the best yields. More seed is used in good soil that can

support more plants while less is applied in ground of lesser quality. Showcase sessions featured presentations on precision agriculture, while others centered on a variety of farming innovations, biological solutions and advances in renewable and sustainable practices. Panels of experts also discussed the promise and pitfalls of information technology in agriculture, bio-solutions in agriculture and the challenges and opportunities in early-stage financing of technology start-up companies. One of the more intriguing presentations was from SenesTech, Inc., an Arizona firm that has developed a way to reduce rat populations without using rodenticides, which rarely are cost-effective and can be lethal to humans and other animals and harmful to the environment. The company’s solution is a product that drastically reduces rodent fertility in a nonsurgical, non-toxic and environmentally neutral manner. The initial focus is on rats because of damage they do to crops, but the product can be modified to target other species, including mice, wild horses, dogs, cats, deer, wallabies and other animals where humane population control is needed. Among other innovations reviewed were: • Technology to increase crop yields with biotech-based traits that enhance photosynthesis and carbon fixation in plants. Benson Hill Biosystems, a company with operations in the St. Louis area and North Carolina, is behind that effort. • An Australian firm’s process to encapsulate ethylene gas into a powdered product that ripens fruits in transit rather than in ripening rooms at the market where the produce is sold. The technology means fruit can get to market quicker, cheaper and in better condition. Since the event began in 2009, companies making presentations have raised $96 million and 95 percent of presenters have found potential business partners.

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October 19, 2013 Start time is 8 a.m. Children’s Fun Run at 9 a.m. (Race Day Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.)

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West Bound Hwy 40 from St. Louis exit #16. South on Long Rd. to the second stoplight, turn right on Edison Ave. and follow signs for parking. East Bound Hwy 40 from St. Charles exit Chesterfield Airport Rd. proceed east (approx. 2.5 miles) to Long Rd., turn right (south) to 1st stoplight, turn right on Edison Ave. and follow signs for parking. Early registration: $20(5K) and $25(10K) if received by Oct. 1. Registration: October (2-18) $25(5K) - $30(10K) Race day registration: $30(5K) - $35(10K) Youth ages 9-14 $15 before Oct. 1 -$20 Oct. 2-18Race Day $25 Children’s Fun Run (ages 10 & under) $10 Teams of 5 or more will receive the early price at any time.

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All registrations before Oct. 1 are guaranteed a shirt in requested size. Registrations Oct. 2-9 guaranteed a shirt, but not specific sizes. Registration Oct. 9-race day, no shirt guaranteed.

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Medals awarded to first, second and third place male andfemale overall winners and finishers in the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. Children’s Fun Run Completion Awards separate. Costumes are encouraged for children and adults.

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MEETINGS & NETWORKING Mastering Online Job Application Systems is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Samuel C. Sachs branch of the St. Louis County Library, 16400 Burkardt Place in Chesterfield. Kathy Bernard, a job coach and consultant, teaches methods for completing online job applications and standing out from other candidates. Registration is required. Call (314) 9943300, or visit slcl.org. •••

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BENEFITS “Art from the Heart,” an event to support the Friends of Kids with Cancer Art Therapy Program, is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, 13700 Manchester Road in Manchester. Live music, wine, an auction of more than 60 pieces of children’s art, and food tastings from area restaurants are featured. For ticket information, visit friendsofkids.com. ••• The Church STL Garage Sale is from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Sept. 28 on the church parking lot at 15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin. Proceeds support mission work of pastors in India. Contact Jennifer Combs at 489-8811, or visit churchstl.org. ••• The St. John’s Church MOPs Baby & Children’s Consignment Sale is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. Admission is free, and selected items are offered at 50 percent off from noon to 1 p.m. For more information or to consign, email stjmopsconsign@gmail.com. ••• The third annual MUMC Circle of Friends Fun Run is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Schroeder Park in Manchester. Events include a non-competitive 5K run/walk and multiple kids’ runs for various ages. A barbecue after the event with food and drinks available for purchase, face painting and music also are featured. All proceeds benefit the Circle of Friends Preschool classrooms and playground. Register at manchesterumc.org/ children-youth/circle-of-friends-preschool/ fun-run. For sponsorship opportunities, email tiffany.conway@manchesterumc.org. ••• The annual ICA 5K Run/Walk for Free-

dom is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Queeny Park. Proceeds help rescue girls from the horrors of sex trafficking and provide a safe place for them to live. There are cash prizes for the top runners, and participants receive refreshments, a T-shirt and race-day bag. To register, visit crisisaid. org, or call (314) 487-1400. ••• The Chesterfield/Wildwood Coldwell Banker Gundaker office hosts a trivia night to benefit Ronald McDonald House at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Friday, Oct. 4 at CBC High School. Trivia, music, balloon pops, a 50/50, silent auction, raffles and more are featured. Beer, soda and water are available; guests may bring their own drinks and snacks. The cost is $20 per person, with tables of eight. Call (314) 398-3165, or email cindyschindler@cbgundaker.com. ••• The ninth annual Circle Of Concern Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by St. Mark Presbyterian Church Deacons begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Landings at Spirit Golf Club in Chesterfield. The cost is $100 per golfer/$400 per foursome and includes drinks, breakfast and lunch. Registration is due Sept. 30 by mailing checks payable to St. Mark Presbyterian Church to 601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011. Contact Glen Corlett at 537-2348 or corlettg@usmo.com. ••• Ascension Church Knights of Columbus sponsors Fall Fling Bingo at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the school’s cafeteria, 230 Santa Maria Drive in Chesterfield. Proceeds benefit Ascension Early Childhood Center. For reservations, call Gerard at 530-1299, or email bingo@ ascensionkofc.org. ••• The Men’s Club of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invites the community to its 64th Annual Roast Beef and Potato Pancake Dinner from noon-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6 at the church, 12345 Manchester Road in Des Peres. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child, and free for children younger than age 5. Profits support the remodel of the church kitchen,

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community events such as the Outdoor Movie Night, and a trip to Chicago for St. Paul’s School’s eighth-grade students. Visit stpaulsdesperes.org, or call (314) 822-0447. ••• Holy Infant parish teams up with Serve St. Louis for a service day on Saturday, Oct. 12. Projects include seed collection at Shaw Nature Reserve, the Rise and Shine bike ride/ walk for Circle Of Concern food pantry, creating handmade greeting cards for a hospice program and more. Contact Amy Ratzki at ratzkiamy@aol.com or (314) 603-3089. ••• The Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association presents its 18th annual fashion show, luncheon and silent auction beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. The theme is “Off the Rack: Focus on Fashion and Philanthropy.” KTRS’ Victoria Babu and Y98’s Courtney Landrum emcee. Tickets are $65 per person. Contact Michelle Brooks at (314) 362-3299 or brooksmi@ neuro.wustl.org, or visit stlapda.org. ••• Parents of Boy Scout Troop 801 sponsor a trivia night and silent auction at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road in Chesterfield. Participants can bring their own appetizers and beer or wine. Attendance prizes, raffle drawings, silent auctions and games also are featured. Costumes are encouraged. The cost is $120 per table of eight. For reservations, contact Amy Nevad at nevads@charter.net. ••• The Parkway West Marching Band Arts & Crafts Fair is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 at Parkway West High School, 14653 Clayton Road. Email info@pwbandcraftfair.com. ••• Assistance League of St. Louis hosts its “Imagine! Gala” at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Atrium at Edward Jones, 12555 Manchester Road in Des Peres. A cocktail hour and silent auction are followed by dinner with entertainment and a live auction. Admission is $150 per regular ticket; $200 per patron ticket; and $1,500 for a patron table of 10. Proceeds support Assistance League’s projects, such as new school uniforms for students, personal care gift bags for women

and children in shelters, teddy bears for individuals in traumatic situations and more. For tickets, call 227-6200, or visit alstl.org. ••• Spare Nothing for the Cure, a bowling event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, is from noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 at Brunswick Zone in Chesterfield. The cost is $25 per bowler or $150 per lane for teams of as many as six players. To register, visit komenstlouis.org, or call (314) 569-3900.

FAMILY AND KIDS Wednesday Night Connection is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Living Word Church in Wildwood. Guests are invited to arrive anytime between 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a meal the whole family will enjoy. No reservations or tickets are required. Learn Groups for all ages (children, youth and adult) begin at 6:30 p.m. Child care is provided. Visit livingwordumc.org. ••• The city of Ellisville hosts fall hayrides and campfires from 6:30-8 p.m. every Thursday from Sept. 26 through Oct. 17. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Meet at the Bussmann Shelter located at the back of Bluebird Park. Call 227-7508, or visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• Olivette on the Go, the city of Olivette’s fall festival, is from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27; from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28; and from noon-9 p.m. (with a 5K run at 8 a.m.) on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Stacy Park, 9750 Old Bonhomme Road. The event features a deejay on Friday night, Kim Massie on Saturday night and Jake’s Leg on Sunday night. Guests enjoy a carnival all weekend, a car show and chili cook-off Saturday, and a talent show Saturday and Sunday. Visit olivetteonthego.com. ••• The Just Between Friends Consignment Event is from 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27; from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28; and from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Greensfelder Recreation Complex, 550 Weidman Road. Families can shop bargains on second-hand clothing, toys, electronics, books, baby equipment, furniture and more. Consignors price and tag their own items and earn 60 to 70 percent of the sales. The funds

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tian comedians Tim Hawkins and John Branyan at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the First Evangelical Free Church, 1375 Carman Road in Manchester. Tickets are priced from $22 to $35 and can be purchased in advance at promisestl.org. ••• The Sunday Barbecue and Music Series with a performance by The Missouri Valley Boys Band is from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Stovall’s Grove, 18720 Stovall Lane. The sound is traditional Country Western, with hillbilly and some Top 40. Call 405-3024, or visit stovallsgrove.com.

SPECIAL INTEREST GriefShare is from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 27 at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church, 14820 Conway Road in Chesterfield. The weekly seminar and support group is for people grieving the death of someone close. It consists of video seminars, group discussions and a workbook. Participants can start at any time during the course of the program. For more information or to register, call Clair Allyn at 537-3658, or visit griefshare.org. ••• 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, offering basic to advanced swing dance lessons before the dance at 7 p.m. Visit wcsdc.com. ••• The Welcome Club – Gateway to Friendship September Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Bellerive Country Club, 12925 Ladue Road. Representatives from the USO and International Crisis Aid provide information about their missions. The cost for the event is $29. Call Lynda at (314) 517-0107. ••• St. Louis Community College-Wildwood and the city of Wildwood co-sponsor a paper-shredding event from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 5 at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood, 2645 Generations Drive. Contact Debbie Ward at 422-2241 or dward106@stlcc.edu. ••• Moscow Ballet auditions for dancers aged 7-16 are on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Dance Project St. Louis, 912 Meramec Station Road in Valley Park. Dancers who are chosen perform alongside the Moscow Ballet in “The Great Russian Nutcracker” at Peabody Opera House on Dec. 8 and have a chance to perform in Macy’s Festival of Lights at Keiner Plaza on Nov. 22. Dancers must be at least 5 feet tall and have a minimum of one year of ballet experience. Visit danceprojectstl.com.

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Another dish, Scarecrow Spaghetti, redefines spaghetti by saucing it with white wine/butter and tossing the pasta with tenderloin, mushrooms, bacon, onion, basil and tomato. Listed on the menu under “Beginnings” is a must-try dish for serious meat-and-potato fans. Pot Roast Skins features twin skins filled with braised pot roast and is hearty enough to order as a stand-alone meal. Two stand-out small plate specialties that illustrate the menu’s diversity and the chef’s creative edge are the Seared Scallops, served perched atop a risotto cake glazed with a citrus/ghost pepper syrup, and the Bacon Wrapped Pickles, not to be confused with those run-of-the-mill breaded gherkins found elsewhere. These pickle spears are robed in bacon, ale-battered, fried crisp and served with a side of housemade horseradish ranch. “We even have a different spin on spinach salad. We top it with a scotch egg, ” said Mertz, noting how the scotch egg serves double duty as an appetizer served with a side of Guinness mustard sauce that makes a perfect accompaniment to a brew or after-hours libation. Custom-cooked burgers, sandwiches, salads and handtossed pizza counterbalance Scarecrow’s menu. Add in a 95-bottle wine list along with a dozen-plus wine by the glass options and more than 80 brown spirits ranging from single-barrel malts to Irish whiskeys – a cornucopia of choices designed to suit a broad range of customer cravings. “There’s enough variety on the menu that the kids can get a burger while Mom can have a nice piece of salmon,” said Mertz. “If you want to come here for a full meal in the dining room, you can. Or, if you want to come for a couple of glasses of wine or beer with some small plates

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2758 Wynncrest Manor Drive Wildwood • $778,000 • 2.47 wooded acres • Spaciously designed floor plan, 5,700 sq.ft. • 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • Upgraded lighting, window treatments, appliances and more • Custom finished lower level with walkout • Private Trex deck and aggregate patio • Security and irrigation systems

Equestrian property riding distance of Babler State Park. Updated French-Country, 1.5-story, 3c gar, circle drive, 3+/- acres. Open . Catherine Shaw-Connely 636.346.4960 John Shaw at 314.503.4882.

19300 Deer Pointe Estates Dr. - Wildwood

706 Wycliffe Place Ct - Wildwood

Stunning 1-1/2 story, 4 bdrm, 4 full & 2 hlf bath home. 2 story great room, custom millwork, updated chefs delight kitchen and much more! All on 6.92+/- acres in a Gated Equestrian Community! Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-349-4960 or Tom Shaw Jr. 314-283-5064

1-1/2 story- MICELLI BUILT CUSTOM HOME! Beautiful 4 bdrm 3.5 bath home w/ 2 story great room w/ wall of windows. Chef's delight kitchen w/ granite, 42" cabinets and stainless! Gazebo & prof. landscaping to top it off! Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960

5744 Calvey Creek Road 5bd 5ba Executive Country Home with a potential large lake site, awesome views, nestled on 141+/- acres. Curt Rosse 636-219-7606 Matt Shaw 314-503-4872

4325 Fox Creek Rd This Executive style, 9,000 sq. ft., top quality estate on 21+/- acres. Private, yet close to everything. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960

2903 Saint Albans Forest Circle - Wildwood Breathtaking! From its lush 3+ acres to the interior stone places, turret-shaped library, two kitchens. Exquisite views! Catherine Shaw-Connely 636.346.4960 Melissa Miller at 636.346.9477.

17478 Radcliff Place Dr - Eureka Remarkable 4,200 sq/ft. atrium ranch on 2.43 wooded ac. with enchanted pond area and garden stocked with

19324 Deer Pointe Estates Dr. - Wildwood Amazing Views! 1-1/2 story, 5 bdrm, 4.5 bath home that offers huge front porch, maple hardwoods, 42' cabinets, stainless appliances, screened in porch & geothermal system! All on 10+/- ac in Gated Equestrian Community! Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960

5531 Eichelberger - St. Louis Charming, spacious, 1.5 story home, 4 bd, 2 full baths. Old architecture with new home updates, including the kitchen. You will surely have no problem feeling at home here! Catherine Shaw-Connely 636.346.4960.

926 Haven Wood Dr Top quality 2 story. Wrought iron fenced back yard-backs to 14 thousand +/- acre Busch Wildlife Conservation Area. Ideal for outdoor enthusiast. Gourmet kitchen, top quality stainless appliances, 42" Cherry cabinets, center-island Call Cathy ShawConnely at 636.346.4960 or Matt Shaww at 314.503.4872.

18556 Bridlespur Estates Drive – Wildwood Equestrian lovers dream! 4bd, 4ba, 1.5sty. Complete renovation in 2010. Open kit. & dining rm, granite countertops, custom cab., 5 burner stove, 2 ovens, huge island, bar height seating. Catherine Shaw-Connely 636.346.4960 Paula Michaels at 636.575.1866.

pool, tennis and cabana. Call Catherine Shaw-Connely at 636.346.4960

235 Old Manchester Rd. - Pacific

Private, secluded estate on 13.5+/- acres. 1-1/2 story, 3 bdrm, 4 full bath home. Upgrades galore! 4 stall oak dutch-style barn w/ tack rm, loft, electric & water. This is a horse lovers property!

Catherine Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Paula Michaels 636-575-1866

17813 Edison Avenue, Suite 200 Chesterfield, MO 63005

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18127 Melrose Road Glencoe • $889,000 • 3.10 peaceful & tranquil acres • Atrium ranch, 5,500 sq.ft • 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • Upgrades thruout, Brazilian maple and tile flooring • Custom lower level with walkout to patio and inground pool • Hardie Board siding and Anderson windows • Security system with exterior cameras

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1307 Turtle Cove Ballwin, MO 63011 $180,000

1114 Treetop Village Dr Ballwin, MO 63021 $170,000

345 Woodrun Dr Ballwin, MO 63021 $235,000

340 Sudbury Ln Ballwin, MO 63011 $295,900

8525 Grantshire Ln St Louis, MO 63123 $244,900

740 Heman Ave St Louis, MO 63130 $550,000

10035 Waterford Dr Hillsboro, MO 63050 $305,000

6831 Etzel University City, MO 63130 $129,900

12111 Carberry Place St Louis, MO 63131 $1,195,000