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The Great Tax Divide There was a time when Democrats and Republicans alike could talk sense about tax rates, in terms of what is best for the economy, without demagoguery about “tax cuts for the rich.” Democratic Presidents Woodrow Wilson and John F. Kennedy spoke plainly about the fact that higher tax rates on individuals and businesses did not automatically translate into higher tax revenues for the government. Beyond some point, high tax rates on those with high incomes simply led to those incomes being invested in tax-free bonds, with the revenue from those bonds being completely lost to the government – and the investments lost to the economy. As President John F. Kennedy put it, “it is a paradoxical truth that tax rates are too high and tax revenues are too low and the soundest way to raise the revenues in the long run is to cut the rates now.” This was because investors’ “efforts to avoid tax liabilities” make “certain types of less productive activity more profitable than more valuable undertakings,” and this in turn “inhibits our growth and efficiency.” Both Democratic President Woodrow Wilson and Republican Presidents Calvin Coolidge, Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush said virtually the same thing. This disconnect between higher tax rates and higher tax revenues is not peculiar to the United States. Iceland and India both collected more tax revenue after tax rates were cut. In Iceland the corporate tax rate was cut from 45 percent to 18 percent between 1991 and 2001 – and the revenue from corporate taxes tripled at the lower rate. It doesn’t always have to be this way. Everything depends on how high the tax rate is initially and how other things are going in the economy. But at least we can do without the claims that tax cuts are just ways of helping “the rich” or that we have to raise the tax rate because we have a deficit. We need more tax revenue, not higher tax rates that can backfire. This has not always been either a partisan issue or an ideological issue. John Maynard Keynes said in 1933 that “given sufficient time to gather the fruits, a reduction of taxation will run a better chance, than an increase, of balancing the budget.” The New York Times economics writer David Leonhardt recently took the “no

panacea” approach to rebut the argument for tax cuts. Presidents Bush 41 and Bill Clinton both raised tax rates, and the economy continued to grow, while the economy declined after President Bush 43’s tax rate cuts, Leonhardt argued. The 800-pound gorilla that gets ignored by people who use these talking points is the dominant economic factor of those years – namely the huge and unsustainable housing boom that led to a catastrophic housing bust that took down the whole economy on Bush 43’s watch. Tax cuts are not a panacea. In fact, nothing is a panacea or else, by definition, all the problems of the world would already be solved. Ironically, it was Mr. Leonhardt’s own newspaper that reported in 2006, “An unexpectedly steep rise in tax revenues from corporations and the wealthy is driving down the projected budget deficit this year.” Expectations are, of course, in the eye of the beholder. Rising tax revenues in the wake of a cut in high tax rates was a possibility expected by five different administrations, both Democratic and Republican, over a period of more than three-quarters of a century. No one expected automatic and instant surges in economic growth. Both John F. Kennedy and John Maynard Keynes spoke in terms of the long-run effects of lower tax rates, not the kind of instant results suggested by Mr. Leonhardt’s graph of growth rates – least of all during a very volatile housing market in which American homeowners took trillions of dollars in equity out of their homes. Back during the 1920s, when there was no such monumental economic factor as the housing boom and bust until 1929, there was a rapid increase in both tax revenues and jobs after the tax rates were cut. Today, the uncertainties generated by an activist and anti-business administration probably have more of a chilling effect on investments than the tax rate does.

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letters to the editor Landslide for Romney To the Editor: I sense a landslide victory for Mitt Romney in the November election. What constitutes a landslide victory? There is no hard and fast number in history, but suffice it to say that a 10 percent margin over his opponent in the popular vote should be more than adequate for that distinction. The news media, as everyone knows by now, are terribly biased in their reporting and most likely in their polling as they attempt to influence events. Americans have, by and large, always voted with their pocket books as sane people invariably do, especially in a dire economy. Capitalism has been a key component in making this country the most prosperous in the history of the world and the bastion of freedom and hope. It always amazes me when people believe that politicians invariably have their constituent’s best interest at heart. There are more felons in the U.S. Congress per capita than in the general population. A politician that says they can “feel your pain” and subsequently ask what is “is” only seeks diversion. The simple answer to that question is that “is” incorporates the characteristics of the subject matter as in, “What is goodness?” It is the attributes of goodness. To be sure, there have been good men on both sides of the political aisle, and I believe Mitt Romney is one of them. He incorporates many of the attributes of goodness. Namely, he is a church patriarch, a solid family man and an experienced job creator looking to give back to the country after an amazingly successful career. He understands capitalism and how it works. His opponent, Obama, was a “community organizer.” I have yet to understand what a community organizer is or to have someone define it for me. Did he organize church bazaars or trips to the zoo? What practical experience qualifies him to lead this great country? If they herald a community organizer as a status of some significance why not herald his achievements as well? Perhaps the emperor has no clothes. Thoughts to ponder. William E. Quinn Wildwood

Sept. 5, “Former mayor sues city of Ellisville, residents over recall action”) when she said the lawsuit is a violation of the First Amendment and of direct democracy and “We have the right to participate in government” and “It’s encouraged in the First Amendment.” America does not have a “direct democracy.” Switzerland does. The Article 9 Alliance has had every opportunity to protest, yell, scream and holler in their attempt to shutdown the Walmart development. What Ms. Dolan does not have is the right to recall elected officials on the whims of the public opinion (see Wisconsin) – that is “mob rule.” The only way to get rid of politicians is by the ballot box and not by the passions of the mob. You see, Ms. Dolan, a direct democracy is rule by the mob, and we do not have that here in America. The way that Mr. Pirrello will be held accountable is through the next election, by his constituents. Just think about it, Ms. Dolan. You may use your constitutional rights, located in the First Amendment (speech and assembly), to stand out on the corner of Manchester and Clarkson, in the future, with your sign disparaging Mr. Pirrello and Walmart, after the complex is built. I am sorry to say Ms. Dolan and Mayor Paul, our constitutional system is based on the rule of law (the Walmart development was voted for by a vote of 5-2 in Council), and Walmart has the same protections in our laws to build a store on an empty lot that is producing zero prosperity. Robert T. Kerr Ellisville

International Council of Local Environmental Initiative; or search “sustainability.” “Sustainable Development,” one of a few dozen code words every American should be leery of, has spawned Cap ’n Trade, global warming, population control, open borders, refusal to drill American oil, education restructuring, farming “reform,” wetlands and control of waterways. There is no way any of these policies can be sugar coated, and all are the polar opposite of our constitutional freedoms. Discover where the trail of money leads. ICLEI is connected to the United Nations, with original honorable-sounding intentions but in recent decades now uses U.S. money to do the U.N.’s bidding which will undo America. Attend seminars throughout St. Louis County for insight into those farming “reform” and waterways code words that point to a world governance closing off our supply to food and water. It’s time to discover what that $600 fee really bought the citizens of Wildwood. Your research will find that thousands of towns across America have bought into this thicket of demands, but keep looking for the 67 towns in America that have repealed their participation in Agenda 21 just this year. It’s also time to take a few classes on the Constitution to know exactly what freedoms we too easily give away. American free market solutions can be the answer, rather than the international ICLEI solutions full of strings. Marjie Saiter Chesterfield

Senate. If your desire to punish Akin is greater than your desire to win the Senate seat, then your spite will hurt the conservative cause. Put aside your grievance and help Todd Akin win in November. Fred Willman Wildwood

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To the Editor: I have worked as an election judge in St. Louis County for eight years and wish to share some thoughts that will make it easier for you in this presidential election. Please plan ahead. 1. Be sure you are properly registered. If you are new to St. Louis County, you must register here to vote. 2. Allow plenty of time on Election Day, and be patient at your polling place as you wait to cast your ballot. 3. As other offices, both state and federal, will also be voted on, please do your homework and know for whom you will be voting before you arrive at your polling place. 4. Remember that identification will be required. Anytime you’ve had a change of name or address, you need to notify the Board of Election Commissioners. Do it now – well ahead of Election Day to save you time and trouble. 5. Your voter notification card, mailed about a week before the election, will identify your polling place. However, if you have moved within St. Louis County but have not yet notified the Board of Election Commissioners, you need to do this right away. Otherwise, you most likely will have to be sent to a different polling place on Election Day because Missouri Support for Todd Akin law requires that you must always vote at To the Editor: your new polling place. Thank you, Wildwood To those who have stopped supporting 6. If you are permanently disabled or the leader against ICLEI Todd Akin because of the rape comments, caretaker of one who is, you may find it much To the Editor: I urge you to reconsider. easier to vote by absentee ballot. If you live The one Wildwood Council dissenter Todd Akin repeated some bad medical in St. Louis County, call (314) 615-1933 to that voted against any connection with information from the ‘70s and ‘80s and his ask for the application specifically for perICLEI and the U.N. knew more than all use of the word legitimate to distinguish manently disabled voters and their caretakers. the others (West Newsmagazine, Sept. 5). from statutory rape was a bad choice. He You only have to submit this form once and City officials and the author of “Wildwood has realized his mistake and has sincerely will then automatically be mailed an absentee moves toward sustainability” needed more apologized. He is still the same honorable, ballot application for each election in which facts. In this day of fast communication, conservative man you admired and sup- you are eligible to vote. each of us must first check our facts even if ported before. Nothing in that regard has Finally, for all who are able, please conthey appear safe. changed. He does not deserve to be cut sider becoming an Election Judge (that is Wildwood has agreed to more than being of at the knees for a gaffe like this when what poll workers are called). Many more “committed to sustainable development,” Uncle Joe Biden makes 27 of them a week are still needed. You will be trained beforethey have pledged allegiance to the U.N., and no one is calling for his removal. And hand as well as paid for working on Election Walmart and the rule of law which supersedes American laws. he’s one heartbeat from the presidency. Day. Call (314) 615-1865 if you can serve St. To the Editor: There are official websites to check. Search Todd Akin’s goal and ours, before this Louis County and our country in this way. I am still trying to comprehend Julia the U.N. Site and type in Agenda 21 to review incident, was to defeat Claire McCaskill Esther Sheppard Dolan’s statements (West Newsmagazine, over 44,000 articles; or search ICLEI, the and gain a conservative majority in the Chesterfield

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Are you kidding me? When does political correctness cross the line? OK, that’s a joke just waiting for a punchline. But perhaps it found one in Cranston, R.I., where two time-honored traditions – father-daughter dances and motherson ballgames – are no longer allowed at school. Cranston School Superintendent Judith Lundsten had the unpleasant job of informing school organizations that such activities violated the state’s discrimination law. According to the Associated Press, Lundsten wrote: “I acknowledge that many of these events have long traditions and for many parents these types of gender-based events are not an issue. However, this is a public school system and under no circumstances should we be isolating any child from full participation in school activities and events based on gender. Please be all-inclusive when planning your events.” Another wonderful childhood memory bites the dust. But don’t judge the superintendent too harshly, she claims her hands were tied. The real Grinch in this story is the American Civil Liberties Union, acting on behalf of a single mother. You can almost imagine the ACLU wringing its collective hands and sneering, “I must stop this whole thing … but how?” It’s not a great leap, the organization’s official response was a bit “grinchy” in tone. Here it is, in part: “... the school district recognized that in the 21st Century, public schools have no business fostering the notion that girls prefer to go to formal dances while boys prefer baseball games. “This type of gender stereotyping only perpetuates outdated notions of ‘girl’ and ‘boy’ activities and is contrary to federal law. “[Parent-teacher organizations] remain free to hold family dances and other events, but the time has long since passed for public school resources to encourage stereotyping from the days of Ozzie and Harriet. Not every girl today is interested in growing up to be Cin-

derella – not even in Cranston. In fact, one of them might make a great major league baseball player someday.” Oh, so this is about stereotyping. One might have been misled that the heart of the problem was a little girl without a dad – no one to take her to the dance. But no. According to the ACLU, it’s about little girls who don’t want to go to the dance. For those little girls, the answer is easy. Don’t go. For the little girl without a dad to take her, the answer is harder, it’s true, but … another holiday movie comes to mind. It’s Christmas in St. Louis, 1903, and Judy Garland’s date can’t take her to the ball. But in “Meet Me in St. Louis,” they don’t cancel the ball. The grandfather of Garland’s character – someone who loves her – steps to the plate and the evening is magical. Sometimes in the midst of being so fair – so cautious – so safe we lose sight of kids just being kids. “What are you playing?” “Cowboys and … I mean cow people and Native Americans.” Doesn’t quite have the same ring, does it? And, we might do a double take if the Girl Scout who comes to our door to sell cookies is named Fred, or if the Boy Scout down the street is named Sue. For those of us who grew up in the days when Girl Scouts were girls and Boy Scouts were boys, we might scratch and wonder, “What was so wrong with the way it was?” Of course, that statement applies to dozens of childhood memories. Remember, standing with your class to say The Pledge of Allegiance, “one nation under God” included – playing Red Rover, which is now deemed both politically incorrect and dangerous – swinging on swings that were hung just high enough to be just a little bit scary. Sadly, in Cranston, they’ve added standing on your dad’s feet and dancing like Cinderella and sharing a hot dog in the bleachers with Mom. They say it takes a while for East Coast trends to reach the Midwest. Let’s hope so.

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News Br iefs CHESTERFIELD Speed limit set for Clarkson/Olive The Chesterfield City Council approved by a vote of 6-1 on Sept. 19 establishing a consistent 45 mph speed limit on Clarkson Road/Olive Boulevard from Kehrs Mill Road to N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Currently, the speed limits on that stretch of Clarkson/Olive vary from 40-45 mph. The new speed limits were in response to a Missouri Dept. of Transportation (MoDOT) speed study of Missouri Hwy. 340 from Hwy. 100 (Manchester Road) to Hwy. 141 (N. Woods Mill Road). The speed limit on Olive Boulevard from N. Woods Mill Road to the Creve Coeur city limits will remain at 40 mph pending a follow-up traffic study by MoDOT on this stretch of road.

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EUREKA Citizen of the Year Eureka resident Harriet Vaucher has been named Citizen of the Year. Vaucher, who has been a resident of Eureka since 1956, was honored as part of the annual Eureka Day’s celebration. A part-time employee of the Eureka Fire Protection District and a part-time employee of Schrader Funeral Home, Vaucher is accustomed to helping others. She is an active member of her church and a member of the Eureka Historical Society. She and her husband, Don, are active in Eureka’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and have served on the Missouri Fire Service Funeral Assistance Team for the past five years.

TOWN & COUNTRY Energizer cuts staff Energizer Holdings, Inc., with headquarters in Town & Country, announced Sept. 18 that it has completed its initial assessment of the company’s cost structure and operating model and has developed a costsavings plan to be released Nov. 9. Savings are expected to be achieved by simplifying processes and substantially reducing organizational complexity and costs, including a reduction in the global workforce. Ward Klein, chief executive officer, said: “While the detailed work continues, we believe the preliminary assessment has identified the actions needed to support our long-term strategy to maximize cash flow in Household Products, support growth in Personal Care and drive shareholder value. We believe these initiatives will deliver substantial value for shareholders, and we will pursue these initiatives with urgency and focus, while establishing a framework to provide transparency and accountability. We are committed to improving our cost structure and operational performance while increasing our investments in brand building, innovation and category development.” At presstime, it was not known how the reductions would affect St. Louis employees.

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Celebrating 25 years of service Mickey E. Smith along with his wife Mary Louise received recognition Sept. 17 from Manchester Mayor David L. Willson in honor of Smith’s 25 years as the owner/operator of Mickey’s Auto Service, 809 2nd St. in Manchester. Prior to the presentation by Willson, Bob Ruck, director of public works, asked to speak. He noted that for 25 years, Mickey’s Auto Service has been located “next door” to Manchester’s public works Manchester Mayor David L. Willson (left) with Mickey department. and Mary Louise Smith. “We feel like we’ve raised him,” Ruck joked. “Seriously, Mickey has been very valuable to the city and to my department. He and his technicians are always willing to lend a hand.”

National Night Out, Oct. 2 Town & Country police along with fire protection personal and police from other West County communities will be celebrating the annual National Night Out on Oct. 2. Between 6 and 8 p.m., residents are encouraged to go outside and socialize with neighbors. Town & Country police, staff from the West County EMS and Fire Protection District, and local elected officials will visit various block parties. Ideas for different Night Out activities can be found at nationaltownwatch.org. To register a neighborhood gathering, contact Officer Kent Berry at (314) 587-2887 or email berryk@town-and-country.org. [Editor’s note: the date of the Chesterfield Night Out, inadvertently left out of the Sept. 19 “News Briefs,” also is Oct. 2.]

WEST COUNTY Girl, 18, assaulted near Parkway North An 18-year-old female was sexually assaulted on Sept. 19 while walking home from a friend’s house in Maryland Heights. The attack happened near Parkway North High School, however, the girl was not a student at the school. St. Louis County Police spokesperson, Randy Vaughn, reported that the attack took place near intersection of Bennington Place and Fee Fee Road. At presstime, a suspect, reported to be a heavyset Hispanic man in his 40s with side burns, standing approximately 5’6” to 5’8” and weighing between 175 to 200 pounds, was still at large. Parkway spokesperson, Cathy Kelly, reported that Parkway North sent a letter to

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Former US Fidelis owner gets 40 months for tax fraud Circuit Court. He could get four additional years in prison, but his sentence is likely to run concurrently, his attorney said in a news report. The brothers’ business, US Fidelis, closed in 2009 amid charges of fraud, deceptive business practices and legal complications. Court records indicate that US Fidelis used misleading direct mail and telemarketing campaigns to lure potential customers nationwide. Attorneys General from numerous states throughout the country were pursuing the Atkinson brothers for their illegal activities. Cory Atkinson US Fidelis, formerly known as National By MARY ANN O’TOOLE HOLLEY Auto Warranty Services, also did business Former US Fidelis owner Cory Atkinson under the fictitious name “Dealer Services” will join his brother, Darain Atkinson, in duping customers into thinking they were prison following his recent federal court dealing with auto dealers or manufacturers sentencing of 40 months on charges of tax and that they were getting a more comprefraud and conspiracy to commit tax fraud. hensive warranty than they actually were. Cory Atkinson, 42, of Chesterfield, was The company’s profit on a typical conalso ordered by the court to pay $4.49 mil- tract worth $2,000 or more was often more lion in back taxes. Cory Atkinson admitted than $1,200. US Fidelis kept 60 percent. failure to claim $15 million in income on About 60 percent of their customers canceled policies, but US Fidelis staffers were his 2006 and 2007 tax returns. But the Atkinsons have yet to bank all ordered to arbitrarily withhold 10 percent prison time anticipated. On Sept. 28, Cory to 40 percent of the customer’s payment, Atkinson will be sentenced on state fraud according to plea documents. Court plea documents said the Atkinand stealing charges in St. Charles County

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than $100 million from the company. A report by the U.S. Attorney’s office said the Atkinsons routinely used company funds for their personal pleasure, including multimillion dollar homes in St. Charles County, Lake Tahoe and the Cayman Islands; numerous luxury vehicles and boats, and other personal items such as Tiffany jewelry and Rolex watches for themselves and relatives – all sold at auction. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Bodenhausen said in a report that Atkinson had already turned over $15 million – “substantially all of his personal assets” acquired while running US Fidelis. Cory Atkinson did not speak as he was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry. He faces 36 to 40 months in prison under his plea agreement with prosecutors. His lawyer, William Margulis, asked for 38 months. Bodenhausen asked for 40, saying that a sentence of roughly half of what Darain was expected to get was fair. Darain Atkinson, 47, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to similar federal and state charges in April. He was scheduled to be sentenced on the federal charges Sept. 25 and the state charges Oct. 1, and will likely see eight years in prison.

Manchester considers adopting pseudoephedrine regulation By KATE UTERGROVE When the Manchester Board of Aldermen gathered Sept. 18 top on the list of topics to be discussed was the role pseudoephedrine plays in the making of methamphetamine. St. Louis County Police Detective Mike McCartney put it simply. “Pseudoephedrine is the one thing that if you don’t have it you won’t make meth,” he said. McCartney was at the meeting to talk about the crisis of meth in Missouri and the role that communities, like Manchester, can play in fighting the problem. Currently the city is considering a bill, sponsored by Alderman John Schrader (Ward 3) that would make it illegal to buy products containing pseudoephedrine, including Sudafed, Actifed and other cold and allergy products, without a prescription within city limits. McCartney is in favor of the law and he’s not the only one. Sgt. Jason Grellner, unit commander of the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit and president of the Missouri

Narcotics Officers Association, who McCartney described as having “great passion for this topic” also thinks every pharmacy should require a prescription. On July 24, Grellner submitted to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommitee on Healthcare testimony that stressed the importance of community involvement in the fight against methamphetamine. McCartney referred to Grellner’s testimony several times during his presentation, citing statistics and outcomes including the example of Washington, Mo., the first city to adopt a prescription ordinance. According to Grellner’s testimony, “In the 90 days prior to the ordinance going into effect (July 2009), five pharmacies in Washington sold 4,346 boxes of cold tablets. In the 90 days following the enactment of the ordinance, those same pharmacies experienced a 94 percent drop in sales and sold only 268 boxes. Inspecting sales records at pharmacies surrounding Washington during the same time period saw no rise in sales after the implementation of the

ordinance. The city also experienced an 85 percent decrease in meth lab related calls for service to the police.” McCartney told the Board, “Pharmacy companies are going to tell you that we don’t need prescription requirements because of the tracking system (currently in place that requires ID to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine and limits the quantity that can be purchased by one person in a 30-day period). But the system does not work.” “It’s a database,” Grellner said in a later interview. “It’s just like a fingerprint database. It’s a tool for investigation, it does not prevent the crime.” Grellner pointed out that pill brokers can tap anyone with an ID to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine for $10$12 a box and sell it to meth makers for up to $100 a box. The tracking system does nothing to prevent these transactions. McCartney added that pharmaceutical companies stand to lose $18 million in loss sales if a prescription becomes mandatory across Missouri. One pharmaceutical company that

would not be affected by the prescription requirement is Maryland Heights-based Westport Pharmaceuticals and its parent company Highland Pharmaceuticals. Highland representative, Paul Hemings also spoke at the Manchester Board meeting, reinforcing McCartney’s assessment of the importance of limiting methamphetamine production. “In November we are introducing our first meth-resistant pseudoephedrine product,” Hemings said. The product, Zethrex-D, uses a new technology known as Tarex® and described as an innovative, lipid based, tamper/extraction resistant technology that delivers pharmaceuticals in a format that maintains patient efficacy while deterring misuse of the medication. “Zethrex-D,” Hemings said, “is a product that cannot be converted to methamphetamine. Our goal as a company is to end the illicit meth production while improving access to the decongestant people need most. See PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, page 14

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would do to property values in the area. Linda Leach, an Ellisville resident who lives close to the property in question, said she appreciates and supports local businesses, but she is concerned about what looks like an auto sales business so close to her neighborhood. “I understand that a business needs to go there,” Leach said. “But that business needs to be compatible with the community.” Allen said he has invested at least $10,000 in improving the lot and wants to develop it for a business use, whether that means changing the zoning to allow for sales on the lot or using the current zoning that would allow overflow parking, or even a convenience store to be built there. Resident Bill Gantz opposed changing the zoning to C-5. “We don’t want car sales,” Gantz said. “If they want to build a parking lot, we have to live with the zoning that was there, but to change the zoning to permit car sales is changing the rules on us. We just have to keep the big idea in mind. Where does Ellisville want to go?” Fred Vilbig, resident and chairman of the Board of Adjustment, agrees. Vilbig expressed concern of increased traffic on Pierside Lane. “This property is better suited to another business purpose,” said Vilbig. “There is no benefit to the city to do this, and everybody in the neighborhood is opposed.” After hearing feedback from all parties, the Council voted to suspend discussion on rezoning the property, sending it back to P&Z for reconsideration because of a lack of clarity in the purpose and future use of the property.

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“With these laws, the issue is always consumer access. I don’t think there is any one solution out there, it’s got to be a comprehensive, total solution.” Alderman Paul C. Hamill (Ward 1), noted that the regulation of pseudoephedrine “sounds like something that has to be addressed on a regional level.” And Alderman Barbara Stevens (Ward 1) inquired if St. Louis County was considering a ban. McCartney noted that the county was not considering a ban at this time; however, the cities of Eureka, Ellisville and Wildwood have one as well as the counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln and St. Charles. At a meeting of law enforcement and elected officials from Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln and St. Charles counties, held Sept. 20, Grellner noted that some officials have labeled St. Louis County and St. Louis City as “bad neighbors” for their refusal to

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Chesterfield tax rate stays flat By CAROL ENRIGHT The Chesterfield City Council on Sept. 19 approved by a vote of 7-0 a property tax rate of 3 cents for every $100 of assessed valuation. This works out to about $17 a year for a Chesterfield homeowner with a $300,000 home, which is less than one-half of 1 percent of the taxpayer’s total property tax bill. This is the same property tax rate Chesterfield residents have been paying since 2008. And, according to City Administrator Mike Herring, it should remain the same through 2015. The city has consistently lowered its property tax rate since voters approved a maximum of 13 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 1995 to repay debt service for the city’s parks general obligation bond issue. By 2016, the city expects to be able to drop the property tax altogether. Councilmember Matt Segal (Ward 1) said the city has been able to keep its property tax rate low by using its property tax reserve fund to cover any shortfalls in the total debt service the city must pay each year. Segal said the city consistently decreased its property tax rates as assessed valuations within the city increased. When the economic downturn hit in 2008 and the city’s assessed valuations began to drop, the city made internal cuts. “In 2008, 2009, we began to see a drop in the economy. We saw the effects of that in 2010,” Mayor Bruce Geiger said. “We had a reduction in force of almost 10 percent

and we took a million and a half dollars of expenses out of just our general fund. It was across the board. It involved all departments. “As a result of that, we reigned in other spending as well, then began to see a pickup in the economy. The sales tax receipts began to move upward in 2010-2011. “We’ve been very consciously building a surplus in our general fund accounts over the last two years.” Geiger said that the city decided to use that budget surplus to pay down debt, which is why it has been able to forego raising property taxes. Segal pointed out another reason for using the reserve funds to pay off the debt. “The goal is that (the property tax fund reserve) has to be zero before the debt expires in 2015 or you have to give refunds to the constituency – which would be a nightmare to do,” Segal said. “We wanted to make sure we came up with a zero balance in the year 2015.” Segal called the city’s use of its property tax reserve fund for debt service repayment “forward thinking.” “We’re putting our fund reserves and surplus to work,” Segal said. “The surplus this year is going toward retirement of debt. Next year, we are committed to keeping our very small property tax rate down to 3 cents. By 2015, our ultimate goal is to reduce it as low as we can to retire the funds. And by 2016, it goes away.”

Reigning Mrs. Missouri International Chesterfield resident Adelaida Peterson won the title of Mrs. Missouri International 2013 on Aug. 31 and was honored with a proclamation by Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger on Sept. 19. In his remarks, Mayor Geiger noted that Peterson will be one of 81 women from other states and other countries to compete for the title of 2013 Mrs. International. Peterson is a human rights advocate and is using her Mrs. Missouri Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger with Mrs. Missouri reign to educate and encourage International, Chesterfield resident Adelaida others to take action against human Peterson. trafficking. “On Sept. 29, I will be at Queeny Park running a 5K to benefit International Crisis Aid’s Safe Campaign. The Safe Campaign is ICA’s global response to help end sex trafficking both in the U.S. and around the world,” Peterson said. On Sept. 1, she participated in a 5K at Tower Grove Park to benefit The Covering House and provide secure shelter and all-inclusive care for girls under the age of 18 who have experienced sexual trafficking or sexual exploitation locally. The 2013 Mrs. International competition will take place in Chicago, July 2013.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT On Sept. 19, the Parkway Board of Education approved by a vote of 6-0 a residential property tax rate of $3.60, which is a 26-cent increase over last year’s rate of $3.34. Despite the increase, Parkway’s tax rate remains the fourth lowest out of the 22 St. Louis County school districts, which had a 2011 average residential property tax rate of $4.70. The 2012 tax rate is still about 25 cents below the residential property tax rate ceiling of $3.85 that Parkway voters approved with the passage of Proposition R in 2006. The new tax rate does not include the 34-cent debt service levy that taxpayers incur. Prior to the vote, Mark Stockwell, Parkway’s chief financial officer, presented the proposed tax increase to the Board. He estimated that a Parkway homeowner with a home valued at $250,000 and cars valued at about $15,000 would see a $129 increase on their tax bill in 2012 due to the rate hike. The tax increase will result in the district collecting about $8.5 million more in property taxes than it collected in 2011-2012. Stockwell said that Parkway has seen

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By JIM ERICKSON Much preliminary work remains but the stage is set for Chesterfield to enjoy a large number of building, expansion and renovation projects in the months ahead. According to a report from the Monarch Fire Protection District, five “high value” permits (construction costs greater than $1 million) already have been issued and nine other major projects are in various stages of planning and preparation or rezoning. The high value projects include: • The addition of a gymnasium at the Chesterfield Montessori School on Ladue Road. • Exterior renovation at the Delmar Gardens complex on N. Outer 40 Road. • Three interior finishes at the Monsanto facility at Chesterfield Parkway and Swingley Ridge Road, Shenandoah Valley Elementary School on Appalachian Trail, and Centric Health Services on Chesterfield Airport Road. The upcoming projects include: • Expansion at the Friendship Village senior living campus on Olive, including two three-story independent living apartment buildings, a two-story skilled nursing building and three townhouses. • An eight-story, 145-room Hyatt Hotel near the current Drury Plaza on Chesterfield Center. The new facility will total 96,000 square feet.

• The Mercy Health System expansion at Clarkson Road and Hwy. 40. The project calls for three multi-story office buildings and two multi-level parking garages. • A business complex at Swingley Ridge Road and Chesterfield Parkway West, consisting of three five-story office buildings and multi-level parking structures. • A 113-bed assisted living facility operated by Provision Senior Living, located at the end of West Drive. The new threestory, horseshoe-shaped building will total 110,000 square feet. • A Chesterfield Senior Care facility in the 17600 block of Wild Horse Creek Road. The three-story, 105,000-square-foot building will include 99 nursing home beds and a group home for 27 residents. • A 37,000-square-foot expansion at the Windsor Crossing Community Church on N. Eaterton Road. • The two outlet mall projects in Chesterfield Valley currently underway. At St. Louis Prestige Outlets on N. Outer 40, installation of sewers and water mains is under way with work crews on the site six days a week. The project calls for eight buildings totaling some 390,000 square feet. At Chesterfield Outlets, south of Hwy. 40 and north of Olive Street Road, 10 buildings totaling about 473,000 square feet are planned, with the largest covering approximately 224,000 square feet.

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By DIANE E. SAMSON Crestview Middle School is off and running this fall with a program called “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.” The school won a $65,325 grant from the I Am A Leader Foundation last summer, which provides program resources for staff and student training, books, activity guides and other supplies. The grant also includes a Lighthouse Coach who provides training for the school. The 7 Habits program has been shown in other schools to increase student selfconfidence, teacher and parent engagement as well as elevate student achievement, among other benefits, including a marked decrease in disciplinary issues. Already Crestview student artists are covering the hallways with murals depicting the principles of the program, which teach students valuable life lessons. When Principal Dr. Jill Schuelen first introduced the 7 Habits vision to the Crestview staff, she received a tremendous response. “We had over 70 Crestview staff members give up one week of their summer to get trained on the program,” Schuelen said. The staff was so committed to bringing this program to Crestview that they were trained before the school was even awarded the grant. Schuelen said they were going to find a way to make it happen at Crestview regardless, but it was a windfall when they received news of the grant. “The staff at Crestview has a level of humility and a drive for excellence that is a perfect combination for students,” Dustin Odham, client partner for I Am A Leader Foundation, said. “We believe in Crestview because even with a 1,200-student school, their focus is on each student. They know them by name and believe every student is important and can be a leader in their area.” Odham said he has been to hundreds of

schools and Crestview is rare in that level of commitment and focus on each student. “We awarded the grant to Crestview because it helps them accomplish what they’ve been wanting to do on their own for years,” Odham said. Crestview is developing a Lighthouse team of 14 staff and parents made up of nine subcommittees to implement the program. Every child will receive a leadership binder to track their goals in many areas of their lives. The goal is to teach students to be responsible for themselves academically, physically and emotionally and to build positive working relationships with others. The training is not just for middle school, Schuelen said. “We want every child to have a mission for their lives by setting personal and academic goals to meet their dreams,” she said. “This is for high school and beyond.” Examples of leadership opportunities include Library Leaders, who helped to introduce Crestview’s new library to the student body. They had the idea to organize a drawing for students to win a new Kindle Fire for checking out a book. Library Leaders also helped during the library’s grand opening by giving tours and serving refreshments to the community. “Students who in the past may not have been involved in a leadership role at school are finding their niche as Library Leaders,” said Bridget DuMont, Crestview librarian. “It’s been exciting to see the enthusiasm of these students.” Odham also is connecting Crestview to middle schools in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. “As I meet people who are excited to make the same changes in their schools, I want them to meet the folks at Crestview,” Odham said. “The community is fortunate to have a staff of trailblazers at Crestview.”

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By CAROL ENRIGHT Rockwood parents who have grown accustomed to accessing their children’s grades online will soon be able to check out how the district and its schools are performing through digital “vision scorecards.” And Rockwood administrators want parents to know that these digital tools promise to be a game changer in empowering school principals and teachers and, ultimately, improving student achievement. Dr. Karen Hargadine, Rockwood’s executive director of pre-K and elementary education, said parents should think of the vision scorecard as “our district’s report card and our measuring stick.” Jim Wipke, executive director of secondary education for the district, said developing the measures on the scorecard began with one question: “What defines a successful school in Rockwood?” A quick look at the district vision scorecard, which can be found on the Rockwood website (rockwood.k12.mo.us/aboutus/scorecard), shows four areas of focus: student performance, stakeholder engagement, highly qualified workforce and facilities, and support and instructional resources. Key measures in the area of student performance – which administrators emphasize is the most important focus area – are MAP test scores in elemen-

tary schools and ACT, EOC (End-of-Course), PLAN and EXPLORE scores in middle and high schools. The scorecard also measures the percent of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) tests, as well as graduation rates and the percent of Rockwood graduates who go on to attend a two- or four-year college. Although the scorecard seems driven by test scores, Wipke said that measuring how Rockwood students perform on standardized tests has benefits beyond improving test scores. He talked about the doors that open in terms of college admission when students are successful on the ACT. He also pointed to the standardized Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test at elementary schools as an example of how testing can help educators gauge how well students are learning. Wipke and Hargadine both agreed that one of the most beneficial uses of the vision scorecard is as a digital tool for sharing best practices across a district that encompasses 150-square miles, 29 schools and more than 22,000 students. “So when you do have a school that’s rocking it in math, we want the other schools to learn from that and to be able to offer those same things to their students as well,” Hargadine said. Hargadine described the district scorecard as a funnel that connects to each school’s

First-graders at Babler Elementary School (from right): Samantha Haney, Grace Miltenberger, Kate Kilmer and Elizabeth Tremper.

vision scorecard. The individual schools use the data from their scorecards to help develop their school improvement plans, or SIPs, which are implemented at the grade level, in classrooms and in specific courses. Finally, “it would funnel down into direct relationships with students and individual students’ grades and scores,” Hargadine said. For now, only the district vision scorecard is available for parents to view online. Eventually, parents will be able to pull up each school’s vision scorecard online

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Basketball champ Chaminade freshman Jayson Tatum will have a chance to make the USA Under-16 basketball roster. Red Devils coach Kelvin Lee said the

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Parkway West won the recent 47th annual Stan Nelson Invitational with 47 points. It was held at the Northwest Early Childhood Center and the race was 3.1 miles. Longhorns coach Kevin John was pleased with how his boys ran against a deep, talented field that included Kirkwood

and Eureka. “The boys ran a great team race, and 47 points is a solid score that reflects that,” John said. “We had two groups working together to move up in the field throughout the race. They executed the plan we talked about before the race very well. After the race there was a lot of excitement and energy because the boys knew they had run well. “We were looking forward to the chance to compete with a few pretty good teams for the first time this season. We got beat here last year after winning the meet several years in a row, so it was exciting to get a chance to go out and compete.” Senior Kevin Koboldt picked up his first varsity victory. “He looked like he might let the front group get away from him late in the race, but he responded and had a very gutsy finish,” John said. “That is something we have come to expect from him.” The other boys did well, too. “Andrew Osborne is a sophomore who ran his personal best time. Chris Carter is a senior. Chris may have been a bit disappointed but ran a solid race and his conditioning is still a work in progress,” John said. “Andrew ran a great race. He has been hanging with the other two every day in practice, but this was the first time he stayed with them in a meet. This is great news for us as a team as the season goes along.” The other Parkway West runners were Sonny Jadali, who finished in 17:51; Brett

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Dubuque, who ran a 17:57; and Matt Morgan, who finished in 17:58. “The win just gives us confidence and the feeling that we are headed in the right direction,” John said. “I wasn’t too worried about winning, just that we went out there and competed and ran well. We were much better at Stan Nelson in running as a team compared to the first meet of the year at the Quad. “We still have a lot of work to do. We need to close the gap within our top seven. That is going to be the key to how successful we are this season.”

High school boys soccer Chaminade traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the Great Midwest Classic and left champions. It was the first championship in the tournament for the Red Devils since 2007. It was their 12th year competing in the tourney and fifth overall championship. “We played pretty well the whole weekend,” Chaminade coach Mike Gauvain said. “We got the results that we needed. We did some good things. “We would have liked to have played better in certain areas. It was a pretty demanding 24 hours. We played three games. There were good teams from Chicago, Louisville (Ky.) and local Indiana teams and another Missouri team in it.” In fact, Chaminade met Columbia Rock Bridge for the championship. The Red Devils scored a 3-2 victory in penalty kicks. Chaminade made five of six penalty kicks to secure the victory. In its first tourney game, Chaminade defeated Avon (Ind.), 1-0 and then blanked Downers Grove South (Ill.) 3-0.

Gauvain said the bus ride was just under four hours, but winning made the trip worthwhile. “It was nice to win it. We were the best team up there and we played the best of the teams I saw,” Gauvain said. The Red Devils had the following players earn all-tournament recognition: Jason Pesek, Curt Schillingsford, David Stoll, Tom Barlow and Eric Fletcher.

High school boys swimming Parkway West coach Allison Zeller has three of her relay teams reach state qualifying times. The 200 Medley relay has senior Sam Luethy, junior Grant Keesling, junior Tommy Christensen and junior Ryan Schlueter. Their qualifying time is 1 minute, 45.23 seconds. Members of the 200 free relay are Keesling, Schlueter, sophomore Philip LePoidevin and Christensen. Their time is 1:34.90. Swimming on the 400 free relay team is Christensen, Schlueter, Luethy and sophomore Philip LePoidevin. Their qualifying time is 3:25.17. “This is the first time since coaching the boys at Parkway West that we have had all three of our relays qualify so early in the season,” Zeller said. “Senior captain Sam Luethy has really stepped up and qualified early on in the 100 backstroke. He has also become a key swimmer in our 400 free relay. “The boys are training hard and are excited to see the results pay off. We still have a long way to go this season and are looking forward to seeing what they can do when they are rested and tapered.”

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Parkway swimmer sets sights on state By WARREN MAYES Parkway West junior Tommy Christensen knows you have to work hard to improve in swimming. The Longhorn is seeing his efforts pay off. Christensen has qualified for the state meet in November in the 200 IM, 500 free, 100 fly and 100 free as well as being a part of all of the Parkway West relays that have qualified – the 200 medley relay, the 200 free relay and the 400 free relay. His times are 4 minutes, 57.34 seconds in the 500 free, 2:06.07 in the 200 IM, 55.21 in the 100 fly and 51.09 in the 100 free. Parkway West coach Allison Zeller said she is pleased with how well Christensen has done this fall. "Tommy came into this high school season looking strong," Zeller said. "He has been training with Parkway Swim Club all year and the hard work is paying off." Christensen has been swimming with the Parkway Swim Club since he was 7 years old. "It's helped me a lot," Christensen said about the Parkway Swim Club. "I got a lot of experience through it. I've had good coaching and good training. "Swimming is time consuming. But you have to work to get better at it. You have to keep working.” During the Parkway West season, Christensen and his teammates practice every afternoon for two hours. He also works out before school for an hour each Tuesday and Thursday. There's also a three-hour on Saturdays. "I don't mind the time," Christensen said. "I like the competition, the people in swimming and the coaches, too. It's fun for me." Zeller said Christensen is coachable and has leadership ability. "Coming into the season, I knew that it was going to be important for Tommy to lead by example and so far he has done a great job," Zeller said. "Although he is not an official captain, he is a strong leader for our squad." Christensen has been to state in each of his first two years. Last year, he swam the 100 fly at state and finished 21st and he placed 25th in the 200 free. In his freshman

year, he was 26th in the 200 free and 22nd in the 100 fly at state. This year, he wants to top those performances. At state, a swimmer can compete in two events and two relays. "It depends on how I'm swimming at the time on what I'll do at state," Christensen said. "My favorites are the 100 butterfly and the 200 freestyle. It depends on how I do in the rest of the season in those events as to what I'll do at state. "I'll probably be in the 100 fly and 200 free or 500 free and the relays. I think I have room for improvement in the rest of the season." One thing Christensen has in his sights is breaking the school record of 4:43.09 in the 500 free. "I have the potential to get the school record in the 500 free," Christensen said. "That would mean a lot. It would substantiate all the hard work I've put into the sport. Records are hard to break." Zeller said she does not mind that he would like to break the record. "A goal of his is to get the school record in the 500 free, which is possible as long as he keeps up the hard work at practice and stays focused on the big picture – state," Zeller said. Christensen is looking forward to the state meet. "At state you bring together the best athletes from all the teams in the state," Christensen said. "It's much tighter competition. My goal is to be able to make finals at state in two of my events. My goal would be to make the top eight." Zeller said that is realistic. "I expect him to make it back this year at the state meet and swim on Saturday," Zeller said. "I know this is a goal of his as well." Zeller sees a bright future for Christensen. "Tommy is a swimmer who will continue to train with Parkway Swim Club after our season is over and is planning on swimming in college," Zeller said. "He will continue to get stronger and faster. I am excited to see what else he can accomplish during his high school career."

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Prep Football: Week 6 By WARREN MAYES The two schools are close geographically and when Parkway Central goes to Parkway North for Friday’s game expect a full house with excited fans as the high school football season hits Week 6. “With North being right down the street, the crowd will be big and fired up,” Parkway Central coach Mark Goldenberg said. Parkway Central snapped a four-game losing streak last year with a 25-7 victory over the Vikings. “I would rate the Parkway North-Parkway Central rivalry as a very competitive one,” Vikings coach Bob Bunton said. “Typically, the game we play each year has great playoff implications. We have both been in the same district for a long time and it is always a great game.” The yearly contest between the two Suburban South schools is one Bunton’s squad anticipates as a highlight on the schedule. “I think it is a game where both sides look forward to playing,” Bunton said. Goldenberg agreed. “Parkway North is the school closest to us, so all the kids know each other and want the bragging rights,” Goldenberg said. “Our kids always look forward to playing the Parkways, because they know kids on

those teams. Bunton said his Vikings will have to dig deep to deny the Colts a home on Parkway North’s turf. “Parkway Central looks scary on tape with their great balance and great defense,” Bunton said. “They are always well coached and play great football in all three phases. “We are going to have to play mistakefree football and be physical because Parkway Central knocks you around.” Goldenberg expects to see the Vikings motivated and fired up to face his Colts. “I know they are a well-coached, hardnosed team,” Goldenberg said. “We will need to play well in all facets of the game and control both lines of scrimmage.” There is a rare game set for Thursday, Sept. 27 with a 7 p.m. kickoff: De Smet at SLUH. Here are the games, all with kickoffs at 7 p.m., for Friday, Sept. 28: Parkway West at Webster Groves, Mehlville at Parkway South, Lafayette at Lindbergh, Eureka at Marquette, Chaminade at CBC, Cardinal Ritter at Kennedy and Priory at Lutheran South. Here are the games, both with kickoffs at 1 p.m., for Saturday, Sept. 29: MICDS at Lutheran North and John Burroughs at Westminster Christian Academy. Principia is off this week.

Patriot boys swim to victory By WARREN MAYES The Parkway South Patriots boys swim team is off to a good start this season and coach Jeremy Nichols believes it is just the start of what’s to come. The Patriots recently captured the twoday Marquette Relays. Parkway South finished with 238 points, topping Marquette’s 230. Lafayette was third at 222. “It was a great meet overall,” Nichols said. “Eighteen points separated first and fourth place so, heading into the second day, I knew it could be any team’s turn to win. I’m humbled that we came out on top. I’m proud of the way the boys swam. “This will be one of the highlights of our season and I hope it will be the beginning of many great things to come for our team.” This was the first victory in the relays for Nichols, who had coached the Patriots since 2007. He believes it was their first championship in the event since 2001. The victory in the relays makes a big statement about Parkway South swimming, Nichols said. “Winning the relays has given us confidence and focus for the remainder of the year,” Nichols said. No school records were broken by Parkway South in the meet; however, Nichols

said junior Tim Regan did lower his state qualifying time in the 100 backstroke. Parkway South won the 400 IM relay in 3 minutes, 50.50 seconds. The four members of this relay were: Regan in the backstroke, senior Josh Grass in the breaststroke, senior Bradley Gleason in the butterfly, and senior Conrad Polys in the freestyle. “They swam a great race. Each of our guys earned his best time of the season in the event he swam,” Nichols said. “They had to fight off a strong Chaminade team to win the event and I’m pleased that they stayed focused and gave all they had to earn the victory.” The Patriots also won the 300 breaststroke relay with a time of 3:20.84. Boys on the relay were junior Kelly Lovera, senior Brian Day and Grass. The diving relay team of Skyler Waddell, Cooper Faddis and Brian Audiffred took second for the Patriots. The 200 free relay team of Regan, Kurt Weatherford, Daniel Grass and Polys finished third as did the 600 IM relay team of Tim Goodwin, Gleason and Polys, and the 300 butterfly relay team of Tim Goodwin, Gleason and Polys. “To have six relays earn medals on the day was a great accomplishment for our team,” Nichols said.

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Despite the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic that led to 18,000 deaths worldwide, many U.S. schools are unprepared for bio-terrorism attacks, outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases or pandemics, according to researchers at Saint Louis University (SLU). Findings from a survey of roughly 2,000 school nurses in 26 states revealed that less than half (48 percent) of schools address pandemic preparedness and only four in 10 schools have updated their plans since the H1N1 pandemic. Dr. Terri Rebmann, associate professor at SLU’s Institute for Biosecurity and leader of the study, said that research shows that flu spreads quickly in school settings, so schools need to have a plan in place. “Schools need to have a written pandemic plan in order to be prepared to put interventions into place quickly when an event occurs,” Rebmann said in a news release. “Health care professionals can best inform school administrators about unique aspects of pandemic planning that need to be included in school disaster plans.” According to Rebmann, the study indicated that the better prepared schools were those that involved their nurses in the disaster planning committee. “The school nurse is the best person in a school district to know about infection control and be able to make recommendations about the best interventions to implement during a biological event,” she said.

Pacifiers may plug boys’ emotions Three experiments led by University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologists suggest that pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys by limiting their ability to use facial expressions. “We can talk to infants, but at least initially, they aren’t going to understand what the words mean,” said Paula Niedenthal, lead author of the studies. “So the way we communicate with infants at first is by using the tone

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Children without siblings at higher risk for obesity A study of 12,700 children in eight European countries found that kids who grow up without siblings have a 50 percent higher risk of being overweight or obese than kids who have siblings. The study was part of a European research project that studied diet, lifestyle and obesity and their health effects on kids ages 2-9 years. “Our study shows that only children play outside less often, live in households with lower levels of education more often, and are more likely to have TVs in their bedrooms. But even when we take these factors into account, the correlation between singleton status and overweight is strong. Being an only child appears to be a risk factor for overweight independent of the factors we thought might explain the difference,” said Monica Hunsberger, a

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Beyond the ‘freshman 15’ A new study published this month reports on the four-year impact of attending college on weight, body mass index (BMI) and body composition. The study followed students through their undergraduate years, documenting the nature of their weight gain and showing the differences between males and females. “While dozens of studies have investigated weight gain during the freshman year of college and have reported on the so-called ‘freshman 15’ (the commonly held belief that students gain an average of 15 pounds their first year of college), our study is the first to examine changes in weight, body mass index, body composition, and body shape over the four-year college period,” said Sareen Gropper, study co-author and researcher at Auburn University in Alabama. The study followed 131 college students from the beginning of their freshman year to the end of their senior year. After four years in college, about 70 percent of students had gained weight – an average of 11.68 pounds. Males gained significantly more weight, percent body fat, and BMI than females, and the percentage of participants considered overweight or obese increased from 18 percent to 31 percent. “College and university students are often living away from home; they do not have a parent grocery shopping or preparing food for them,” said Terry Graham, a professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph. “They can be distracted from their health by their studies and by extracurricular activities. … After four years, the changes are quite substantial, even though the daily, weekly, and even monthly responses are subtle. This study highlights that students need to make healthy choices and also that the institutions need to take steps to facilitate these decisions.”

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among children. The AAP recommends annual trivalent seasonal flu immunization for everyone aged 6 months and older and states that special efforts should be made to vaccinate children who have chronic medical conditions that increase their risk of influenza complications, like asthma, diabetes, immunosuppression, or neurologic disorders; family members and others who are in contact with children with high-risk conditions and children younger than 5 (especially children under 6 months of age); all health care personnel; and women who are pregnant, are considering pregnancy, have just delivered or are breast-feeding during influenza season.

Education and events The Green Homes and Great Health Festival will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Missouri Botanical Garden. The 11th annual festival includes more than 100 displays and exhibits with information about renewable energy, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, green home technology, free health screenings offered by Siteman Cancer Center, free flu shots and more. Kids and families can compete in solar car races, eat treats cooked in solar ovens and participate in arts activities. The cost is $8 for adults, free for city or county residents before noon and $4 thereafter, and free for children ages 12 and younger. Visit greenhomesstl.org or call (314) 577-5100. ••• Barnes-Jewish Foundation will offer seasonal influenza vaccines to adults and children ages 6 months and older from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Call (314) 996-7712 for more information. •••

The Ballwin Health and Wellness Day Health Fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. St. Luke’s Hospital will administer flu shots, and area businesses and vendors will exhibit their wellness products and services. Admission is free. For more information, call Matt Struemph at 227-8950. ••• “The Anti-aging Prescription: Transforming your Future from Treatment to Prevention,” a symposium of the St. Louis Institute of Integrative Medicine, will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Missouri Baptist University, One College Park Drive in Creve Coeur. The public, students and clinicians will hear about simple lifestyle tools for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of various conditions. Featured speakers will include Tom Guilliams, Ph.D., vice president of science and regulatory affairs at Ortho Molecular Products; Bryan Warner, M.D., owner and operator of BodyLogicMD of Saint Louis; Carrie Carda, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist; and Jill Carnahan, M.D., founder and medical director at Flatiron Functional Medicine. The symposium will include information about the newest alternative solutions for weight gain, depression, fatigue, pain, GI, menopause and headaches; easy tools to help boost energy; and wellness-focused vendor exhibits with networking. A nutritious, gluten-free lunch will be served. Tickets are $79 for the general public and students (early registration $59), and $125 for clinicians (early registration $100). Early registration pricing is valid until Friday, Sept. 28. Register at sliim.org. ••• “Radiology: It’s More Than Just X-Rays” will be held from 7-8:15 p.m. (registration starts at 6:15 p.m.) on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex. Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital will present talks from Washington University radiologists, Drs. Andy Bierhals, James Duncan and Jennifer Demertzis, who will share the many ways radiology is used to diagnose and treat diseases, including recent advances. For more information, visit barnesjewishwestcounty.org. ••• An Alzheimer’s support group will meet from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Parc Provence, 605 Coeur De Ville Drive in Creve Coeur. Call (314) 542-2500 to RSVP. ••• “Sleepless in St. Louis: What’s Ruining Your Sleep?” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. (registration at 6:15 p.m.) on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Jewish Community Center Arts and Education Building. Dr. Oscar Schwartz, the medical director of the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Sleep Disorder/EEG Center, will discuss sleep disorders and treatment options. To register, call (314) 542-9378.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT Bluebird Park has finally gone to the dogs. Exactly one year after fundraising got underway, the Ellisville Dog Park Committee held a groundbreaking on the nearly half-acre park that will be ready for its first canine visitors on Oct. 27. Ellisville City Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) spearheaded the grassroots effort to build a dog park in her municipality – an effort that is entirely funded by individual donations, not city funds. As she spoke to a small crowd and their dogs on Sept. 8, Reel appeared visibly moved. “It was a year ago today that we started our fundraising, and I don’t want to cry … but I’m so excited that a year to the day, we’ve raised the money to start our dog park,” Reel said. “It was my dream, and I can say that my dream has come true.” Reel said the committee raised $23,000 to fund the first of three phases of the park, which includes fencing in the large dog park area. She is also looking into adding water features and had scheduled a meeting with Chesterfield city staff to discuss some of the features at its dog park. Before the groundbreaking, Ellisville hosted a Pooch Plunge at The Edge Aquatic Center as a fundraiser for the park. Rita Huckla, of Wildwood, was there with Bentley, her 8-year-old English springer spaniel. “I live in a condo,” said Huckla. “So every morning, we usually are out running. Living somewhere without a yard, I’m excited to be able to bring him to an area so he can run and play.” Krista Ruggles drove 40 minutes from her South St. Louis home with her Akitamix, Max. Ruggles said she has always belonged to a dog park in the city. “I would support a dog park anywhere,” she said. “I think they’re awesome, especially in the city where you need opportunities to be socialized.”

Rosemary Farrington was at the Plunge with her Portuguese water dog, Chauncey. Farrington belongs to the Chesterfield dog park – which is open to Chesterfield residents only – and plans on joining the Ellisville Dog Park, too. “You can never have too many dog parks,” she said. Judy Raineri watched her goldendoodle, Linus, paddle after a tennis ball. “We come every year to support the dog park,” said the Wildwood resident. Although she can walk Linus at many parks, Raineri said she likes “the idea of the owners being able to come with their dogs and let them explore.” Wildwood resident, Lesley Beyen, said she’s looking forward to having a dog park close by. “Right now, we drive about 28 miles plus to get to the nearest dog park for our guys,” she said. Beyen and her husband currently take their two golden retrievers, Annie and Buddy, to a St. Charles County dog park. She said they visit dog parks primarily for the social benefits. “We actually live on three acres,” she said, “but they just like the socialization – and we enjoy it. It’s just a fun weekend activity.” Amy Hake, who lives near Bluebird Park, brought her German shepherd, Ginger, to the groundbreaking. “We don’t have a fenced in yard, so it will be perfect for us to walk up here and let her run around and meet some other puppies and dogs,” said Hake. The Ellisville Dog Park is open to anyone, and the $40 annual membership fee covers up to three dogs. Registration begins Oct. 8. The park opens on Oct. 27 and will coincide with the annual Howl-oween Canine Costume Contest, a fundraiser benefiting the Ellisville Dog Park. Visit ellisvilledogpark.com for more details.

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Christopher Kling, M.D.

Town CenTer DermaTology 16759 Main Street, Suite 201 • Wildwood • 636.821.1661 • towncenterderm.com Christopher Kling, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for adults and also in pediatric dermatology. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons. “I enjoy helping people of all ages, utilizing both my interpersonal and surgical skills,” Dr. Kling said. “I especially enjoy getting to know the entire family, as all ages have something to gain from my expertise in the treatment of many different skin problems like acne, warts, eczema, rosacea, changing moles or skin cancer.” Practicing in a state-of-the-art facility hidden in the heart of the Wildwood Town Center, Dr. Kling is experienced in the latest cosmetic treatments, including BOTOX® and fillers like Juvederm XC for unwanted wrinkles and sclerotherapy or laser treatments for unwanted leg veins. An in-office medical aesthetician performs microdermabrasion, facials, and a variety of chemical peels to help reverse the signs of aging and sun exposure. Dr. Kling has an excellent bedside manner, and as the father of three young children, is great with kids. At Town Center Dermatology, every member of the family receives prompt, professional care with a compassionate, personalized touch.

Robert A. Schrameyer, D.D.S., Kimberly D. Simonds, D.D.S., Danny M. Gennaoui, D.M.D.

Ballwin Dental Care 14738 Manchester Road, Suite B • Ballwin 636.238.3659 www.ballwindentalcare.com Dr. Robert Schrameyer and Dr. Kimberly Simonds are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Danny Gennaoui, to Ballwin Dental Care. With 50-plus years of combined experience, the dental team at Ballwin Dental Care treats every patient the same way they would treat their family and friends. All three dentists provide extraordinary dental care and specialized attention that makes going to the dentist more comfortable and less time-consuming. “We are a general dental practice serving patients of all ages,” said Dr. Simonds, whose love for dentistry and patient care started at age16 when she worked for her father as a dental assistant. “We offer a wide variety of services including cleanings, white fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, Lumineers, teeth whitening, Invisalign and more.” Providing a warm and friendly atmosphere and making patients feel comfortable is a priority at Ballwin Dental Care. On most days, two hygienists work simultaneously, making it easier for larger families to have fewer and shorter visits. Evening appointments and some Saturdays are also available. “We give special attention to all of our patients,” Dr. Simonds said, adding that they offer over-the-patient TV screens with DVD players, headphones, nitrous oxide, and a warm, friendly, well-trained team. The Magic Wand, a computerized anesthetic system, makes the old-fashioned, painful shot a thing of the past. For Dr. Schrameyer, pioneering Ballwin Dental Care more than 35 years ago was an opportunity to help people change their lives and their smiles through preventive dentistry. “Today, we are also able to show people the connection between healthy gums and teeth and their general health,” he said. “We show patients how to save their teeth for a lifetime and have healthier lives.” If you need a dentist, call Ballwin Dental Care today, 636-238-3659.

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Eileen Hedrick, R.N. & John Hedrick

Martha’s hands hoMe health 5650 Mexico Road, Suite 12 • St. Peters • 636.447.9393 Martha’s Hands Home Health is on a mission to serve with compassion. Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate private duty home health care. Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands over 30 years ago. While a nursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by the Sisters of Mercy emphasizing total wellness. Because she wanted to maintain those high standards, Eileen turned to her husband for expertise. With Eileen’s focus on high quality standards and John’s ability to set-up a company, Martha’s Hands started in 1997. Assistance that Martha’s Hands can provide include: bathing, grooming, dressing; meal preparation/clean-up, medication setup and reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, errand running, mental stimulation, companionship and spiritual support. Martha’s Hands remains active in their community and industry by maintaining memberships in the National Private Duty Association, Missouri Alliance for Home Care, Social Workers in Long Term Care, Professionals in Retirement Community Living and the St. Peters Chamber of Commerce. Eileen has been honored for her commitment to elder care by receiving numerous recognitions including the Health Care Hero award from the St. Louis Business Journal, Above and Beyond Caregiver Award from the Missouri Alliance for Home Care and the Woman of Distinction in Health Care by the St. Louis-area YWCA.

Dustin G. James, MD

Chesterfield Valley GastroenteroloGy 100 Chesterfield Business Parkway, Suite 110 • Chesterfield 636.532.0990 www.chesterfieldvalleygi.com Dustin G. James, MD, has always enjoyed getting to know his patients as people. Board certified in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine, James has been in practice for 10 years and is intrigued by how things work. “The practice of gastroenterology, which is the study of the digestive system, is a perfect match for these interests, as you really have to spend time talking to someone to determine what is causing their problems,” James said. James completed his undergraduate training at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and his medical school, residency, and fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine He is also the author of the book, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digestive Health.” He said people should see a gastroenterologist for many reasons. One of the most common reasons is for a screening colonoscopy. “During this test, we look for polyps, which are growths of the colon that can become cancer, and remove them,” James said. “It really does save lives and is important for everyone 50 years of age and older.” Typically, patients also see a Gastroenterologist with concerns such as heartburn, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, liver problems, such as fatty liver, and hemorrhoids. “At Chesterfield Valley Gastroenterology, we truly take the time to get to know our patients and understand their needs,” James said. “We strive to give all of our patients as much time as they need to help them out.” Chesterfield Valley Gastroenterology is the only GI practice in Chesterfield Valley and also has an office in O’Fallon at Progress West Hospital. It also is one of the only offices in the area to offer painless, in-office treatment of internal hemorrhoids with a laser. For education on digestion and healthy eating, visit its website at chesterfieldvalleygi.com.

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Shanon A. Forseter, MD, OB/GYN

North New Ballas oBstetrics & GyNecoloGy 522 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 201 • Creve Coeur • 314.994.1241 • www.shanonforseter.com Shanon Forseter, M.D., chose to be an OB/GYN because he wanted to be in a branch of medicine where he could form lifelong relationships with his patients. “I enjoy helping to navigate both the joys and challenges of the female body during all of life’s transitions,” Forseter said. His services include obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, fertility, natural childbirth and menopausal therapy, including bioidentical hormones. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed his residency at the University of Missouri. His private practice in Creve Coeur services five major hospitals and two surgery centers in St. Louis. “I focus my practice on the philosophy of my patients holding the key to their own bodies and knowing themselves the best,” Forseter said. “I may have the medical knowledge and skills, but the plans and desires of the patient are what I strive to attain.” Taking pride in getting to know each patient individually, Forseter does his best to make sure individuals and families have that special moment unfold as they envision it.

Robert W. Boyle, DMD

Clarkson Dental Group 1748 Clarkson Road at Baxter • Dierbergs Market Place 636-537-0065 www.clarksondentalgroup.com

Dr. Boyle has been voted a “Top Doc in St. Louis” by other St. Louis dentists and the “Best Dentist in West County” by his patients. Dr. Boyle and his staff cater to patients who expect the highest quality care delivered with a more personalized level of attention. For you, this means more time with Dr. Boyle to discuss your issues, concerns, and goals. For you, this means that Dr. Boyle provides the most comfortable dental care tailored to your specific needs. The results look great, feel great and last a long time. Dr. Boyle is not a “network” dentist. He believes his responsibility is to his patients and their health, not the insurance companies. Many years ago, there was a patient came to Dr. Boyle only for his check-ups and cleanings and, if any treatment was needed, the patient would go to an “in network” dentist to save money. Twelve years ago, the same patient began having Dr. Boyle do all his dental work. Eventually, Dr. Boyle asked why the patient no longer went to the other dentist? The patient said; “When you do the work, Dr. Boyle, it never hurts, my teeth look great and your work lasts a whole lot longer than the work done by the other dentist”. The patient said he realized; “Ultimately, it is less expensive in the long run to do it right”. If this sounds like the approach to dental care you are looking for, we would love to be of service.

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Kit Whittington, R.N., B.S.N., Founder

SeniorS Home Care West County 636.225.2600 • Mid County 314.962.2666 • Clayton/Ladue 314.863.2667 Seniors Home Care is proud to be celebrating its 25th year servicing St. Louis. In 1987, Kit Whittington started SHC to provide a family support system for older adults. SHC employs an around-the-clock nursing staff to assist clients and families with achieving their unique goals and needs. All nurses and caregivers are carefully screened, bonded and insured employees (not contractors). All employees undergo drug testing, a thorough background search and complete a training program which includes basic nursing skills, as well as physical therapy applications. SHC offers flexibility of care ranging from a 30 minute QuickVisitTM to 24/7 care. It’s important to know what lies behind a company logo, especially when the lives of our loved ones depend on it. SHC has received an A+ rating, as well as the Torch Award, from the Better Business Bureau and is currently celebrating its 25th year in business serving the St. Louis area. “My desire for a higher quality of life for my grandmother drove me to find a better way to care for her. The motivation behind SHC is my own personal experience and I’ve built the company on a solid foundation of 25 years of consistent, compassionate caring for all clients”. Kit Whittington R.N. BSN

Joseph A. Muccini, MD

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

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Jamie L. Tueth, D.O.

BJC MediCal Group-Chesterfield priMary Care 17000 Baxter Road, Suite 200 • Chesterfield • 636.812.1860 www.bjcmedicalgroup.org Dr. Jamie L. Tueth is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering compassionate, comprehensive healthcare to patients 18 and older. She attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her internship and residency at Des Peres Hospital, where she served as Chief Internal Medicine Resident. “I love the daily patient interaction and establishing long-term care with my patients,” she said. “I enjoy being able to treat a variety of conditions, from simple to diagnostically complex.” Dr. Tueth offers same-day appointments and sees patients for routine physicals and health screenings, immunizations, sick visits, pre-operative clearance, inoffice lab draws and chronic medical conditions. As an internist, she is able to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and encourages patients to see her when experiencing any kind of symptom or illness. “I place a strong emphasis on preventative health and patient education while focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle,” she said. “I treat the patient as a whole.” *Dr. Tueth is a member of the medical staff at Progress West HealthCare Center and is currently accepting new patients. She is part of BJC Medical Group, a wellestablished, multi-specialty physician organization.

Samson Liu, DDS, MAGD • Suveetha Mikkili, DMD • Jabrea Bennett, DMD

My WildWood dentist 2751 Fountain Place, Suite 1 • Wildwood 636.898.5865 www.mywildwooddentist.com At MyWildwoodDentist.com, patient care and comfort take top priority. Whether you’re experiencing tooth pain or seeking to improve your smile, Doctors Samson Liu, Suveetha Mikkili, Jabrea Bennett and their remarkable team will ensure your individual dental needs are taken care of in a friendly, relaxing environment. If you suffer from dental anxiety, you’re not alone. Around 30 percent of the population feels the same. However, with sedation dentistry at MyWildwoodDentist. com, fear is no longer an issue. With IV, oral and nitrous oxide options, you can sit back and relax while your dental needs are taken care of. In addition, Dr. Liu is an Elite Provider for Invisalign, a revolution in orthodontics which provides a level of comfort, support and appearance that regular braces cannot begin to match. Invisalign treatment can improve both cosmetic appearance and oral health. When teeth are either too close or too far apart, they become vulnerable to infection-causing bacteria. Invisalign will adjust teeth to fit more securely with gums, creating a tight defense against bacteria. MyWildwoodDentist.com also features an effective tool to assist in a variety of dental procedures – the Biolase ezlase 940 laser. This helpful technology efficiently carries out activities such as treating gum disease and pain therapy/relief in a short time frame. In addition, the laser can complete a full-mouth whitening in-office in just 20 minutes, providing a bright new smile in a shorter time compared to other whitening procedures. Providing first-class general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry with an emphasis on lifetime, preventative care, MyWildwoodDentist.com will serve all your dental needs. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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Amy Miller, M.D.

St. LouiS Skin SoLutionS 13100 Manchester Road, Suite 250 • Des Peres • 314.543.4015 • www.stlouisskin.com Since 2004, St. Louis Skin Solutions, led by Dr. Amy Miller, has been passionately devoted to helping clients achieve their skin care goals. St. Louis Skin Solutions offers a comprehensive variety of treatments, including Botox/Dysport, dermal fillers, facial peels, tattoo removal, laser hair removal, facials, and chemical and laser peels. Dr. Miller can customize treatments for conditions such as rosacea, melasma, sun damage, acne, unsightly veins, fine lines and wrinkles. An assortment of superlative products help patients avoid damage and protect post-treatment gains. The staff is ready to assist patients create customized skin care regimens using products from Jane Iredale, Obagi, Latisse, Image, NeoCutis, and others. Watch the St. Louis Skin Solutions Facebook page weekly through November 20 to see the first 10-10-10 Girl through her transformation! She’ll be 10 pounds lighter and appear 10 years younger within 10 weeks, and you can win the treatments that make it possible by liking the Facebook entries. Her big debut will be from 4-8 p.m. on November 15 at St. Louis Skin Solutions’ Holiday Open House featuring a curated group of boutique service and product providers and a wonderful afternoon of growth and joy. Guests will leave feeling pretty, inside and out!

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

Missouri Brain & spine 1525 Bowles Ave., Suite C • Fenton 636.343.5500 Dr. Matthew E. Worth, a functional neurologist at Missouri Brain & Spine, is the only functional neurologist practicing in Missouri and one of only 650 functional neurologists worldwide. “Functional neurology is one of the most rapidly emerging branches in the field of neurology and neurological rehabilitation,” said Dr. Worth, noting that treatment by a functional neurologist was responsible for NHL player Sydney Crosby’s timely return to hockey after a life-altering concussion. “Just last month, ‘Frontline News’ aired an expose’ on the field of functional neurology and its applications in regards to neuroplasticity and the patient’s recovery.” Missouri Brain & Spine specializes in the evaluation and management of neurological and brain-based disorders, including – but not limited to – concussions; traumatic brain injuries; post-stroke rehabilitation; multiple sclerosis; balance disorders; acute and chronic pain syndromes; disc disorders, such as bulges and hernias; movement disorders; migraine headaches; carpal tunnel/brachial plexus lesions/TOS; and sports injuries. For patients’ convenience, the practice features a physical rehabilitation department; comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation department; vestibular laboratory; radiology department; electrodiagnostic laboratory; and various laboratory services, such as blood draws and urinalysis. “Over the last 16 years, our unique systems approach has proven most effective for our patients with event the most complicated problems,” said Dr. Worth. “We specialize in complicated cases that have been previously unresponsive to other forms of care.” Missouri Brain & Spine has longstanding working relationships with many physicians and hospitals, locally and nationwide. “We like to work with the patient’s existing physicians so we can reduce healthcare costs and ensure a rapid recovery,” Dr. Worth explained. “However, when this is not possible, we can ‘create’ a team of healthcare specialists to specifically meet the needs of each patient and their condition.” Missouri Brain & Spine accepts most insurance plans, and while other physicians refer the majority of their patients, physician referrals are not required.

Mari de Villa Senior liVing Fred Wiesehan L.N.H.A. Mary Kay Wiesehan

Situated on 27 scenic acres in Town & Country, Mari de Villa Senior Living has been proudly serving the families of St. Louis for more than 52 years. Missouri’s first retirement center, Mari de Villa provides its residents with the full continuum of care – from independent, villa living in its Villa Estates to assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory care. Besides being home to its residents, Mari de Villa is home also to its owners, Fred and Mary Kay Wiesehan and Georgana Linneman. “We all live here, and our nurses and our families know that we’re here on site,” Fred Wiesehan explained. “We want to know our families, and we want to know our guests who live here. We don’t want to walk down the hall and not know someone. “Mary Kay has a catch phrase: ‘It’s our home, too.’” The owners are not the only familiar faces on campus; most staff members have been there for a long time. Nationwide, the average turnover rate in long-term care is about 100 percent annually, but that is not the case at Mari de Villa, where the average length of employment for nurses is more than 12 years, and the average length of employment of the entire staff is more than seven years. When changes are made at Mari de Villa, they are made with the residents’ best interests and happiness in mind. For example, when planning a new physical therapy department in the new Waterford wing, the administrators decided to place it in a premier location, overlooking a lake and waterfall. “We have guests that are 75 to 100 years old that want to get better, so they have the most beautiful view on campus,” Fred said. “When they’re

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on a bicycle or working with a therapist, they’re overlooking the lake. It’s a motivating situation for them.” All rooms in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care are private, and guests and families may furnish and decorate as they like – from bringing in a favorite recliner to painting a special color or putting in new carpeting – to make them their homes. While physicians visit Mari de Villa on a regular basis, guests are encouraged to continue to use the doctor they know best. To facilitate that, transportation is provided to doctors’ offices in the West County area at no cost. Drivers escort guests into the office and return them home to Mari de Villa, which is conveniently located near Des Peres, Mercy, Missouri Baptist and St. Luke’s hospitals. For all Mari de Villa guests, those living in The Villa Estates as well as those in the assisted living and skilled nursing areas, Mari de Villa feels it offers superior care at competitive rates. “Being here for 52 years, the premier element of Mari de Villa is ‘care,’” Fred said. “With that said, Mari de Villa offers some of the most affordable rates in St. Louis.”

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Jennifer Wessels, M.D.

BJC MediCal Group-Barnes West priMary Care 1020 N. Mason Road, Suite 205 • Creve Coeur • 314.996.3430 www.bjcmedicalgroup.org Dr. Jennifer Wessels is a board-certified family physician who treats patients of all ages. She graduated in 2009 from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency training at Mercy Hospital. Born and raised in Chicago, she has lived in St. Louis for 12 years. “I can care for the needs of the entire family,” said Dr. Wessels, who sees patients for a variety of services, including: well visits, school and sports physicals, sick visits and general gynecology services, including Pap smears. “It’s so rewarding to be a family physician and build relationships with patients of all ages and their families.” Also a certified personal trainer, Dr. Wessels offers nutrition counseling and can assist patients with weight loss and improving their physical fitness. She has an interest also in sports medicine and sports-related injuries. “I spend time listening to my patients so that I can fully understand their needs and healthcare goals,” she said. “I listen to all my patients to create a health plan that is customized for them.” *Dr. Wessels is a member of the medical staff at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and is currently accepting new patients. She is part of BJC Medical Group, a well-established, multi-specialty physician organization.

Neil S. Snyder, DPM Meredith B. Stuart, DPM

Snyder-Stuart Podiatry 16087 Manchester Road • Ellisville 636.230.3883 www.feetonline.net www.everythingforyourfeet.com The Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) is a new and innovative machine that is the only one of its kind in the greater St. Louis area. This non-invasive, office-based treatment is the same technology used by many high level professional and Olympic athletes, as well as Nike runners, to heal all types of musculoskeletal issues: back, neck, and shoulder along with feet and ankles. SSPC is the first and only medical practice in St. Louis to acquire the $37,000 machine and now offers EPAT treatments in their Ellisville office. Each treatment takes approximately 4 minutes without the requirements of any anesthesia. It’s safe, minimally discomforting, and both feet may be treated at the same time. Patients walk out of the clinic with ease and may actually resume normal activities within 24 hours. “[EPAT] doesn’t dissolve a bone spur, which isn’t the source of most heel pain. Normally, the pain comes from a tight ligament attached to the bone spur. Using a special applicator tip, we are able to utilize pressure waves to lengthen the tight ligament that’s pulling on the bone spur which helps reduce the inflammation – and pain – around it.” The EPAT is not a temporary fix like a cortisone injection. Snyder, however, points out that it’s also not a fix-all solution either. “There are no risks or side effects,” said Snyder. “Some patients may experience minor discomfort for a few days, yet there’s no down time, and they can return to work the same day,” he said. “Most patients experience pain relief after three treatments. Some patients report immediate pain relief after the first treatment. However, maximum relief may take up to four weeks after the last treatment.” Since adding the EPAT technology to the practice approximately 12 weeks ago, many St. Louis orthopedists have referred their patients to SSPC to treat foot and ankle pain with EPAT for two reason: the results – an 80 percent success rate – and for the reasonable cost of the treatment. For a series of three to five visits, a patient pays $300 and typically schedules each treatment a week apart from one another. SSPC also offers a bilateral series that raises the cost to $400. The main reason for the low cost is that EPAT treatments are not covered by insurance but many of the expenses may be covered by a qualified health savings account. For more information on the EPAT machine, visit FeetOnline.net or CuraMedix.com.

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St. LouiS BreaSt Center 884 Woods Mill Road, Suite 203 • Ballwin • 636.779.8008 • www.stlouisbreastcenter.com St. Louis area obstetricians and gynecologists created St. Louis Breast Center to meet the breast health and lifestyle needs of today’s busy women. The state-of-the-art, digital breast imaging center offers screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, ultrasound, ultrasound-guided biopsies and cyst aspiration. Using the most advanced digital equipment available, an expert radiology technician conducts patient mammograms. Next, an on-site radiologist who has more than 30 years of experience interprets the images. In most cases, women are in and out in about 15 minutes. St. Louis Breast Center has a nurse navigator on staff who as a breast cancer survivor herself understands the anxiety women feel when they have an abnormal mammogram, symptoms of breast cancer or receive a breast cancer diagnosis. She also understands the challenges of navigating the healthcare system after a cancer diagnosis and helps make that process easier. Regular mammograms are important, and St. Louis Breast Center makes getting them quick, comfortable and convenient. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. St. Louis Breast Center is in-network with most insurance companies.

Dr. Norman Bein, FACS, RVT

Vein SpecialtieS of St. louiS 11456 Olive Boulevard • Creve Coeur • 1987 Hwy. A, Suite 200 • Washington 866.626.VEIN (8346) • www.Veinspecialtiesllc.com Dr. Norman Bein is a board certified surgeon by the American Board of Medical Specialties. His experience consists of more than 30 years of vascular, thoracic and general surgery, and his practice now is dedicated to the medical and cosmetic treatment of varicose and spider veins. Dr. Bein has performed more than 3,500 endovenous laser ablations to relieve patients of their symptoms of venous insufficiency. With the most extensive experience in St. Louis in the laser treatment of these problems, he utilizes the latest laser technology and tailors each treatment to individual symptoms using minimally invasive procedures, which result in little or no downtime. He accepts most insurance plans for medically necessary procedures. His practice is also the most experienced in offering painless tattoo removal using the most up-to-date laser technology in St. Louis, treating all skin types all colors of tattoos.

Robert P. Rothenberg, DDS

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

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Tainted – the threat of agroterrorism By JIM ERICKSON What would happen if a terrorist infected America’s food supply? Could a simple cheeseburger become a killer? The terrorist attacks of 9/11 provided clear evidence that America was vulnerable. The result was a close examination of how to safeguard potential targets, including critical infrastructure elements such as transportation, telecommunications and other utilities. But what about food? Initially, comparatively little of that attention was focused on the one area that everyone depends on daily – the agriculture and food industries. Yet, an article in the FBI Bulletin (February 2012) shares a startling fact: “When American and allied forces overran al Qaeda sanctuaries in the caves of eastern Afghanistan in 2002, among the thousands of documents they discovered were U.S. agricultural documents and al Qaeda training manuals targeting agriculture.” Bill Dorsey, weapons of mass destruction coordinator in the St. Louis FBI office, recently met with members of the St. Louis Agribusiness Club and warned that while the risk level may be low, the potential consequences of a terrorist attack on American agriculture and the food system would be high. Acknowledging that not everyone is familiar with the concept of agroterrorism, Dorsey defined the term as the use or threatened use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive agents against the agricultural/ food sector. The goal would be to cause illness, death, economic disruption and fear and to undermine confidence in government. A kink in the food chain By their very nature, agriculture and the food sector are vulnerable and probably the least protected of the nation’s infrastructure industries, Dorsey observed. On one hand, agricultural production is widely dis-

bursed in unsecured environments. At the same time, it’s common for livestock to be concentrated in confined locations, then moved and commingled with others, providing the logistics to spread an animal disease rapidly. Dorsey offered the example of foot-andmouth disease, which affects cattle, swine and other cloven-hooved animals. The disease has been eradicated in this country but still is found in South America, Africa, Asia and some parts of Europe. Dorsey said experts have estimated the premeditated introduction of these pathogens on a very small number of farms could result in the spread of the disease to as many as 25 states in a week or less. Recent cases of food contamination, such as cantaloupes tainted with salmonella, illustrate how a problem on one farm or in a single food processing facility can quickly spread over a multistate area. Not long ago, “mad cow” disease effectively curtailed exports and sent beef prices in a downward spiral. While none of these events were terrorist-related, the question lingers: Could a terrorist effectively harm America with the release of a few pathogens, or a new type of pest? Could agroterrorism become a weapon of mass destruction? RAND Corp. thinks so. Its research has concluded: “A major agroterrorist attack would have substantial economic repercussions, especially when allied industries and services – suppliers, transporters, distributors, and restaurant chains – are taken into account. The fiscal downstream effect of a deliberate act of sabotage would be multidimensional, reverberating through other sectors of the economy and ultimately impacting the consumer.” It’s definitely not a new con-

generally are more technically difficult to manipulate, often requiring environmental conditions of humidity, temperature or wind to become established or spread. Livestock herds, many experts believe, are far more susceptible. And while it may seem counterintuitive, a primary reason is the success of efforts to systematically eliminate certain diseases from U.S. herds. The result is that current herds are unvaccinated and/or relatively unmonitored for such diseases by farmers and some local veterinarians. Potential threats Certain animal diseases such as anthrax The FBI lists four categories of likely also may be more attractive to terrorists agroterrorism perpetrators: • transnational groups such as al Qaeda, because they can be zoonotic, or transmisviewed by many as presenting the most sible to humans. Dorsey noted that agroterrorism acts also probable threat • economic opportunists attempting to could involve other targets, such as farmers and farm workers, import facilities, food manipulate the markets for personal gain • domestic terrorists who want to strike and agricultural transportation operations, food processing, storage and distribution a blow against the federal government • militant animal rights or environmental facilities, restaurants and grocery stores. activists who could view an attack on the Containing the risk animal food industry as a positive event “Prevention is a much better option than A subset of domestic terrorists is the person who may have some idiosyncratic responding and trying to mitigate what or narcissistic motivation for an act of ter- already has happened,” Dorsey said. Preventive steps that farms and foodrorism. In his Ag Club presentation, Dorsey noted this group causes him as much con- related businesses can take include locking gates and otherwise restricting access, cern as any other. Although there are hundreds of animal inventory control measures, and having a and plant pathogens and pests potentially plan and being prepared to implement it if available to an agroterrorist, the Congressio- the need arises. Everyone, Dorsey added, can help by nal Research Service (CRS) says in a report that “perhaps fewer than a couple of dozen being aware of what’s going on around them and reporting suspicious activity to represent significant economic threats.” Because plant pathogens continue to law enforcement. He also outlined a number of steps taken by exist and infect plants in small areas each year, unleashing a bioweapon via plant various entities and the private sector to lessen sources is less likely. Control efforts for the agroterrorism threat and to deal with any managing plant diseases are well estab- incidents that occur. Among them are: • the department of Homeland Seculished and routine. In addirity (DHS) Centers of Excellence, which tion, plant diseases include university-based research on cept. The Bulletin article notes that Assyrians poisoned enemy wells with rye ergot during sixth century B.C., and German agents in the United States infected horses and cattle in transit across the Atlantic during World War I. A religious cult also intentionally contaminated 10 restaurant salad bars in Oregon with salmonella in 1994, sickening more than 750 people, in an attempt to influence the outcome of a local election. But what about now?

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM zoonotic and animal disease defense • the Laboratory Response Network, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond quickly to bio and chemical incidents • the International Symposium on Agroterrorism, sponsored by the FBI and designed to bring together the best thinking on how to prevent and deal with such terrorism; it has been held every three years since 2005 in Kansas City, with the next one set for 2014 • the Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture – a group of state and federal agency officials in 14 states (including Missouri and Illinois) in the Midwest, Great Plains and Upper Midwest work together on agriculture emergency preparedness and response measures • InfraGard, a collaborative effort of the FBI, the private sector, academia and other governmental agencies to safeguard key parts of the nation’s infrastructure. • the Strategic Partnership Program Agroterrorism – a joint effort of the FBI, USDA, DHS and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the organization works with private industry to help secure the nation’s food supply • the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility near the Kansas State University campus at Manhattan, Kan. As originally proposed, the new operation would replace the aging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) installation at Plum Island off the eastern tip

of Long Island and would fight animal diseases, including those that could be spread by agroterrorists. However, the facility has been subject to on-again, off-again funding decisions by Congress, political bickering and opposition from a local group that includes retired university professors concerned about the possible release of dangerous pathogens in the event of a tornado or other natural disaster. Work on the site has begun but it now appears the original target date of 2015 for having the facility operational will be delayed three years. New laws and regulations also have been put in place. The Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act contained several provisions important to agriculture. New FDA rules called for registration of food processors, prior notice on imports of food and authority for the agency to detain imported food products under certain conditions. “Given its ease of execution and low cost to high benefit ratio, agroterrorism fits the evolving strategy (of terrorist groups) that focuses on inexpensive but highly disruptive attacks in lieu of monumental ones. Agroterrorism (also) could exacerbate the social upheaval caused by random bombings,” the FBI Bulletin concludes. “The speed of detecting and diagnosing a terrorist act and controlling its impact can spell the difference between an isolated incident and a disaster,” Dorsey said.

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BENEFITS Art from the Heart, an evening of music, wine and art to support the Friends of Kids with Cancer Art Therapy Program, is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, 13700 Manchester Road in Manchester. Guests bid on professionally framed art crated by kids in the Art Therapy Program, taste some great food and enjoy live music. Purchase tickets at friendsofkids.com. ••• Kickin’ For a Cure to benefit Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is at halftime of the Marquette High vs. Eureka High varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 28 at Marquette High School. The event is led by the Marquette Mystique dance team and Marquette cheer squad, joined by hundreds of students, parents and boosters. Anyone who makes a donation can join in the kick line during halftime. For more information or to become a corporate sponsor, visit marquettemystique.com. ••• National Medical Billing Services teams up with JDRF to host a charity golf tournament with a 10 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, Oct. 5 at Innsbrook Resort Golf Course. Proceeds benefit the search for a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. The cost is $400 per foursome and includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, golf and games. Call 273-6711. ••• Oktoberfest is from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 at St. Clare of Assisi, 15642 Clayton Road in Ellisville. The St. Clare Men’s Club sponsors the event, which includes food, live music, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, wine garden, and games for all ages. Proceeds benefit the parish’s programs. Contact john.steinbrecher@cenveo.com. ••• St. Francis’ Episcopal Church in Eureka hosts a Pet Blessing and Autumn Celebration from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 on the lawn of Eureka City Hall. The event includes food, crafts, raffles, presentations and activities for kids. Pets must be leashed. Donations benefit Open Door Sanctuary.

Visit stfranciseureka.com or call 938-3733. ••• A Stop Diabetes Walk is at 10 a.m. (registration opens at 8:30 a.m.) on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Creve Coeur Park. Participants are invited to join corporate, family, club, school or church teams, or walk as individuals. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association, which funds research, delivers services to affected communities and provides information. Visit diabetes.org/stepoutstlouis or call (314) 822-5490 ext 6830. ••• Taste of the Town, a fundraiser for the Eureka High School class of 2014, is from 5:30-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15 in the school commons. More than 40 area restaurants provide samples on campus; a silent auction and raffle also are featured. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, EHS students and staff; and $35 for a family fourpack. Call Tammy at (314) 392-8316 for tickets, which are not sold at the door. ••• Circus Flora presents “A Celtic Night Circus: Tír Na Nóg” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 18-20, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21 in a tent on the grounds of Chesterfield Mall. The dinner theater production celebrates Circus Flora’s 26 years and is loosely based on Arthur Schnitzler’s “La Ronde.” Tickets are $175 and include a gourmet dinner, dessert and wine. A portion of the proceeds benefit Clowns on Call, which brings the circus to area children’s hospitals. Call (314) 534-1111 or visit circusflora.org. ••• The Cyclosportif Tour bike ride to benefit Children’s Miracle Network is at 7 a.m. (60-mile ride), 7:30 a.m. (30-mile ride) and 8:30 a.m. (20-mile ride) on Saturday, Oct. 20 starting at Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive in Hillsboro. A fun ride for children is from 9-10 a.m. Routes are designed to appeal to all ages and riding levels. The goal is for each cyclist to raise a minimum of $100. The registration fee is $35 for those registering before midnight on Sept. 30 and $45 for later registrants; registration closes Oct. 10. The children’s fun ride fee is $5. For more information, visit cyclosportiftour.com. ••• The annual Howl & Yowl Fall Festival benefiting homeless cats and dogs at Country Acres Rescue is from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 739 Weidman Road, near Queeny Park. The rescue is a no-kill, notfor-profit shelter. Carnival games and prizes, clown and balloon art, face and pumpkin painting, a caricaturist, haunted house, scarecrow corner, a pet costume contest and live music are featured. Call 227-1919.

NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM ••• St. Mark’s Lutheran School hosts a trivia night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Drive. The fundraiser benefits St. Mark’s fund for new playground sunshades and air-conditioners. The cost is $20 per person, with eight to 10 people per table. Guests are invited to bring their own drinks and snacks (no glass bottles please). Call 938-4432 or email stempleton@sbcglobal.net. ••• Sean Oliver Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. Cash prizes, a silent auction, Minute to Win It and other games are featured. Tickets are $25 per person, with tables of eight. Proceeds benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer and the Sean Oliver Scholarship at Kennedy. Call Abby Cole at 227-5900, ext. 114 or visit kennedycatholic.net. ••• Chesterfield Elementary School PTO presents the 2012 Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the school. More than 70 vendors, a variety of St. Louis food trucks, local musicians and the St. Louis Monarch Fire Department participate in the eighth annual event. Funds benefit academic programs and fulfill the school and teachers’ wish lists. Admission is free. Visit chesterfieldholidayboutique.com. ••• St. Mark Presbyterian Church hosts a Holiday House Tour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at five West County homes. Brunch is served from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church, 601 Claymont Drive in Ballwin. Homes are decorated for the Christmas season, and proceeds benefit Lydia’s House, which serves battered and abused women and their children. The cost for brunch is $7; the tour is $10. Call 227-9116.

FAMILY AND KIDS The B&B Student Shorts Film Festival 2012 is from 7-9:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the B&B Wildwood 10, 16820 Main Street in Wildwood. Films created by high school and college students in various genres with running times of 15 minutes or less are featured. Admission is $5. Call 273-1001. ••• The Ellisville Department of Parks and Recreation hosts a Letterboxing Class from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Park Administration Center in Bluebird Park. Open to kids ages 5 and older, the class teaches letterboxing, a combination of treasure hunting and problem solving that involves following clues that lead to hidden containers in the park. The fee is $5 per person and pre-registration is required. Call 227-7508 or visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• The St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash is on Saturday, Sept. 29, and Sunday Sept.

30 at the Wildwood Town Center. Amateurs and professionals compete for the grand prize in several categories including ribs, brisket, chicken, chili, pork steak, People’s Choice, chicken wing eating, best-decorated booth and more. Call Frank Schmer at 2566564 for details. ••• The city of Chesterfield and Fleet Feet host the Moonlight 5K at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, 17891 N. Outer 40 Road. The facility opens to racers at 7 p.m. on race day. The moonlit course runs throughout the Complex and the Monarch Levee Trail. Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit chesterfield.mo.us or call 812-9500. ••• The city of Ellisville offers Start Smart Sport Development, a fun program that prepares kids ages 3-5 for organized sports, from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 2 through Nov. 6 at the Park Administration Center in Bluebird Park. The cost is $40 for non-residents and $32 for residents. Call 227-7508 or visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• The city of Chesterfield holds the 29th annual National Night Out at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The crime prevention event encourages residents to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening in their neighborhood with neighbors and police officers, sending the message to criminals that the area is organized in fighting against crime. For more information, email Officer Joe Smith at jsmith@ chesterfield.mo.us, or call 537-3000. ••• The city of Ellisville hosts fall hayrides and campfires from 6:30-8 p.m. every Thursday in October at the Bussmann Shelter in Bluebird Park. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents. Call 227-7508 or visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• Franklin County Day is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Meramec Caverns. The Caverns celebrate with half-price admission on cave tours, Meramec River boat rides and the Caveman Zipline adventure. Guests enjoy complimentary popcorn, soft drinks and activities that focus on Civil War history. Re-enactors fire cannons and artillery every hour from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Civil War-style lunch is available from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and a complimentary Ladies Tea is served at 2 p.m. Live music and entertainment also are featured. Visit americascave.com or call 451-5400. ••• An Old Ballwin School open house is from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7 at the school, 308 Jefferson Street. Members of the Ballwin Historical Commission give tours of the school and answer questions regarding its history. Visit ballwin.mo.us.

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LIVE PERFORMANCES Three pianists – one from St. Louis, one from Omaha and one from Germany – perform in a piano concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at The Midwest Music Conservatory. Enlightened Piano Radio sponsors the event. Improvisational pianist Richard Carr performs with Donovan Johnson, founder of Enlightened Piano Radio, and Kai Miano, who is making his debut tour in the U.S. The event is free, and includes CD giveaways, audience participation and a light reception. Visit enlightenedpaino.com. ••• Hot Damn, a husband and wife duo, performs from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6 at Stovall’s Grove in Wildwood. The veteran performers play classic to country western, rock, blues and today’s top 40. Call 405-

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Any Purchase of $15 or more Valid for Dine-In, Take Out, delivery. Limited delivery area. One coupon per person. Not valid with other offers. Expires 11/26/12.

CATERING

Cafe Classic American Cuisine Ole’ Fashioned Service

16” 1 Topping Pizza, Veggie Salad and Garlic Cheese Bread $19.99 Valid only at Bellacino’s, 13951 Manchester Rd.

Catering Order of $50 or more Valid for one Catering Order only. Not valid with other offers. Expires 11/26/12.

Mon -Fri 8am – 7pm • Sat & Sun 8am – 3pm Breakfast Served Daily! Free Wi-Fi

Join our Mobile VIP Club! Text: LettyLous to 69302

Valid only at Bellacino’s 13951 Manchester Rd. Town & Country MO 63011

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Starring Steve Davis and the Mid South Revival Band Also appearing

Thomas Hickey

as Buddy Holly Anna Blair

636.591.0010

as Patsy Cline

TO-GO ORDERS: 636-527-4737

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Hibachi Grill

Grand Opening

8:30pm - 11:30pm $

Supreme Buffet

The Largest and Most Elegant Chinese, Japanese & American Cuisine Restaurant

HAMBURGERS Voted #1 Burger in St. Louis

Tickets on sale now @ $20

Doors open at 7pm for All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner. $5.00

MiLitarY 10% seNiOrs teaCHers

by St. Louis Magazine (Chain Category -2011)

Come See Us at our

DisCOUNt

NeweSt LoCatioN:

14560 Manchester Road, Ballwin, 63011 (1 mile West of 141 in Whinchester Plaza)

BALLWIN VFW POST #6274 115 Mimosa Lane • Ballwin Behind Ballwin Post Office

Gift CertifiCates aVaiLaBLe

Kids eat Free everyday!

(636) 527-9555 or (314) 409-3987

Buy 3 aDuLt BuffetS

Free kids meal for every regular burger, chicken, fish, or philly basket or platter purchased. Kids must be 10 yrs or younger. Must order from the kids menu. Available until September 30th

at reguLar Price anD

get 1 free

Now DeLiVeRiNG! Call Store For Details

Can’t be combined with other offers. Not valid on Holiday. Expires 10/16/12

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

Fine Italian Cuisine in a Great West County Location

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

Pasta Lunch Special $6.99 with salad

1 2 8 2 O l d O rc h a r d c e n t e r | 6 3 6 - 5 2 7 - 5 4 8 8

With this ad. (excludes seafood pasta)

Ballwin, MO | Formally Hometown Buffet

Live Music: Wed. thru Sat. Nights 6:30-9:30

OCTOber flavOrs Of The day! Sun

815 Meramec Station Road

(1 block South of Old Hwy. 141 & Big Bend)

(636) 225-8737 Sun-Thurs 11:30am-10:00pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:00pm

Mon

TueS

Wed

3 1 2 Choc. Pumpkin Mint Malt Cheesecake Chip 7 Choc. 9 Yellow 10 8 Butter Choc. Cake Pecan Lite Cookie Chip 14 Black 15 Choc. 16 17 Black oreo Choc. Chip Cherry Berry Lite 21 22 23 24 raspberry Choc. red Snickers Lite heath Bar Velvet Cake 30 31 28 29 dirty Pistachio Pumpkin Cookie Mint nut dough

Thu 4 Strawberry Lite 11 Pistachio nut 18 Brownie Batter 25 Choc.Cookie dough

Fri 5

SaT 6

Butterfinger Cinnamon 13 Choc. 12 Mint Chip Pumpkin 19 Toffee 20 White Crunch Choc. 26 27 Choc. Brownie Bite reeses

Last Day of Season is November 18th! Trick or Treat? Always a Treat!

Call about our Family Specials for "4" from

$24.99 - $27.99 Banquets & Catering

Private Parties, Rehearsal Diners, Corporate Events, Showers

100 Holloway Road in Ballwin near Target

636.220.8989

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The Cleaning Agents, LLC

When you want it done right the first time...

“We’re Tough On Grime”

www.thecleaningagentsstl.com

We’re the place to check out first.

(636) 393-0441 (Cell:(636) 485-7723) Residential • Commercial • New Construction

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

Painting Cedar Staining • Powerwashing

636-391-6905 Deck Restoration Co. ∙ Power Wash ∙ Stain and Seal ∙ Mold & Mildew Removal

Roy Kinder

Master Carpenter #1557 Custom Contractor/Builder

636.591.0010 TRIM

FULLY INSURED

TIME

Interior & Exterior Woodwork CROWN • BASE • CASING • WAINSCOT COFFERS • CEILING BEAMS STAIRS AND MORE!

IF YOUR WALLS COULD TALK, THEY’D ASK FOR TRIM!

314-650-0111

D-K Electric Residential- Commercial

New Service- Repair- Remodeling Troubleshooting - Free Estimates

636-458-1559

*Ask about our discounts* Licensed- Bonded- Insured

RComplete evive-a-Deck Deck Restoration

50-$100 off deck job

Professionally Power-Washed & Sealed Choice of Finish Color • “At Cost” 2 Year Guarantee 30 Years Experience Painting & Sealing Insured & References • Certified Wolman® Contractor “If Your Deck Is Not Becoming To You... You Should Be Coming To Us!

FREE ESTIMATES 636-463-1021

WEGENER ASPHALT PAVING , INC. 31 Years of Professional Service

Paving • Sealing • Excavating

at Reasonable Prices Residential • Commercial • Subdivision Work

314-849-2604

DESIGN & REMODELING

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

636-946-6870

Licensed • Bonded Insured • References Free Estimates

(636) 391-5880

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

Now Available Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

Insured • Free Estimates

Driveway & Patio

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

HanDYMan

• • • • •

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

Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388

D R IVEWAYS PATI O S & M O R E

THE FAN MAN

Tear Out & R eplacement

Ceiling Fans • Wholehouse Fans Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

Pro fe s s i o n a l Work ma ns hi p Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Porches Steps • Garage Floors • Repair Work Exposed Aggregate • Stamped Concrete Family Owned • Insured • Since 1963

FREE Estimates 314-849-7520

I RETURN ALL CALLS!

handyman

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

636.541.0375 • 636.394.2319

Specializing in installation for two story homes with no wiring on first floor. When Handyman Quality Just Won't Do.

(314) 510-6400 $500 Summer Discount

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

636-288-6410

On a VOP call PrOfessiOnal!

INSTAllATIoN ProFESSIoNAlS

DON JAMES HANDYMAN SERVICE FAUCET LEAK TO FULL REMODEL TILE • CARPENTRY • PLUMBING ELECTRICAL • DRYWALL FREE ESTIMATES

822-0849

Free Estimates

www.stl-concrete.com

(314) 494-7719 Bi-Specializing St at e inCRoncre te esidential

Free Estimates ∙ Over 18 years experience DUSTIN HANN 636-484-2967

Specializing In:

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • Deck Restoration Squeaky Clean

Cleaning Fences, Concrete & Vinyl Siding

New and Replacement

www.keimarcontracting.com

Call Today!

∙ Deck Repair

With this ad!

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

636-451-2498

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

www.natural-designs-landscaping.com

Custom-Designed & Built Decks • Porches • Gazebos

(636) 227-0800 www.west-county.archadeck.com FREE ESTIMATES

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NEED ELECTRIC? Patios Driveways Pool Decks firepits Foundations Retaining Walls

We Fix LeakiNG ChimNeys GuaraNteeD

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

We solve smelly fireplace odors We do more than sweep chimneys

Cheapest Rates in Town! Licensed - Bonded - Insured

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

New Service • Repair • Remodel

636-391-2226 www.englishsweep.com

Troubleshooting • Upgrade • Back-Up Generators

314-606-8160

Landscape Contractors

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES • HUNDREDS OF REFERRALS

See our website for Landscape Lighting Specials

www.penick-construction.com

(314) 581-0099 www.LandDesignStl.com

636-938-6330

Locally Owned & Fully Insured

Specializing in Large, Difficult Projects

50 Off Any Job Over $500

Expires 2-29-12

(636) 227-5595

Established in 1979

Penick Construction 636 • 578 • 4417 636 • 233 • 5057 www.g-pconcrete.com

...A Certified Belgard Installer... Retaining Walls (Any Size) Paver Patios • Bobcat & Backhoe Services Erosion & Drainage Control Check us out @ Stoutlandscaping.com

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

a+ rating

Stout Landscaping

Seabaugh

When you want it done right...

Check our ads first. 636.591.0010

YOUR STAIRS

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

Roofing & gutteRs

Replace Wood Balusters with Metal Balusters! Replace Old Iron Rails • Upgrade Your Basement Stairs Open Up Existing Stairs • Do-It-Yourself or Let us Install It •FREE D-I-Y Installation Instructions w/Purchase•

17322 Manchester Road

Tuckpointing • Leafgard • Repairs

ST. LOUIS STAIR & WOOD WORKS Visit our showroom in the Maplewood Area! 7156 Manchester • (314) 644-2625 • www.stlouisstair.com

636-391-6905

(636) 458-3809

Mon, Tu, Th, Fri. 12-5; Sat. 10-1; Closed Sun. & Wed.

WEST claSSifiEdS Accounting

Assisted Care

CPA Firm

Cleaning

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

for Small & Medium Size Businesses

Affordable Accounting, Tax, Payroll & Guidance Solutions

Call Tom at 314-448-4264

Someone just like you

Classifieds

www.tomdunncpa.com

to maintain your home at the highest level. After 30 years, still cleaning floors on hands & knees!

636.591.0010

Call Ellen

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

636.591.0010 Announcement

St. Louis Boys Baseball Association SLBBA wiLL hoLd open tryoutS

for a regional U.S.A. Baseball team for the 15U and 12U age groups

Players that make the squads will play in Tokyo, Japan and Sydney, Australia in July of 2013

Contact Kent hendel at 314-488-3293 www.slbba2011@gmail.com i e w

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

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

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

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

Broken Computer?

Your Satisfaction is Our Goal

15 yrs. exp. w/home computer users

Insured/Bonded

Family Owned

314-426-3838 & Operated

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

Microsoft and Dell Certified

Now Accepting Credit Cards

www.homehelpersstl.com

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

emAil: clAssifieds@newsmAgAzinenetwOrk.cOm

636-294-0814

Classifieds

House Cleaning done, reasonable, references. 25 plus years experience. Ask for Liz . 636-284-0143.

Cleaning -Exterior

Call Steve 314-965-5066

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

Affordable • Proud member of AngiesList.com

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

Many Technology related tasks Eric 314.413.1730 steinmetztechnologic.com

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

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

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

Craft Show

Glass

QuiLt shOW by Loose threads Quilt guild - October 6, 9am - 5pm and October 7, 10am 4pm at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376. Over 300 quilts displayed! Admission: $6.00 donation.

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

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

314-808-3330

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

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

(314) 892-1003 For Sale tWO AutOs: Original owner and a non-smoker, both have new tires, tinted windows, in great condition, closely followed the maintenance schedule. 2003 Camry - Navy and a 2007 Camry Hybrid - black. Call 314303-2621.

Foundation Repair

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

J & J HAULING

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

Heating & Cooling JT Dunn Heating & Cooling 24/7 - Small Prices - Big Service. Discounts available online at www.jtdunnhvac.com. Call 314809-3019 now for Expert Advice Over the Phone!

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

Hiring All shifts

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314.849.JOBs (5627) The West County Family yMCA is now accepting applications for Site Directors (60+ college credits required) and Group Leaders for the before and after school program in the Parkway School District. Hours vary from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m and 2:00 to 6:00 p.m Monday thru Friday. Great job for college students and includes free membership! Previous experience working with children required. There is also an immediate need for individuals to work with children with special needs. Applications accepted at the West County yMCA in Chesterfield. Contact Tina Miller at tmiller@ymcastlouis.org for more information. The yMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Must Pass Criminal History Background Check. Must Pass E-verify Check.

Home Improvement

Deck & Fence

Handyman Home Repair & Remodeling

Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc.

Home Powerwashing Gutter Guards/Cleaning Painting • Wallpaper Removal Tree/Shrub Pruning Insured • Senior Discounts

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Immediate Payment

314-651-LAWN (5296)

www.diamondaa.com

Landscaping

AerAting $50 DethAtching $95 (raking/bagging extra)

PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL CARPENTRY

30 yrs. Experience - Free Estimates

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

314-280-2779

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

sheArn LAnDscAPing Aeration • Seeding • Mowing • Lawn Maintenance. WE DO IT ALL! Call Chesterfield resident, Dennis at 314-591-2787.

314-365-7524

LUIS GODINA

Lawn Mowing & Maintenance

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

636-432-3451

Painting

AUTUMN

PrOBLem WALLs? - Texturizing Call Patrick Interior Finish, LLC 314-415-0377.

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

DAN VOLLMER PAINTER

OVERHAUL

I AM INCORPORATED INC.

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2012

636-322-9011 www.bruce-son.com

$75 Per Average Room Size

unDerWOOD LAnDscAPing

FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN

(12'x12' Walls 3 Room Minimum)

FOR 35 YEARS Exterior Painting

(636) 265-0739

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

We Use Environmentally Friendly - NO VOC Paints

call ron 636-299-3904

Custom Interiors Custom Exteriors FALL DIsCOuNts FREE Estimates

636-230-0185

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Reliable Home Repair

• Retaining Walls • PaveR Patios • Mulch MoWing • clean-uP Free Estimate

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

www.stlhandymanhomerepair.net

Handyman Corner Inc.

10% OFF Lawn Renovation w/Ad

473 Lafayette Center • Manchester

Classifieds

J&S Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 + years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings • Deck Repairs Commercial Door Repairs All jobs Big or Small. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Call james at 314-420-3562

Mowing•Fertilizing & MORE!

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

636-391-6622

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

Call Chris 636-349-3231 or cell 314-620-6677

All Around Lawn Maintenance Programs

We BUY

GOLD • DIAMONDS

Call Brad 314-378-1116 All Around Construction LLC - All interior and exterior remodeling and repairs. Historic restoration, molding duplication. Finished basements, kitchens, baths and decks. Liability, workmens comp, and EPA certified in lead removal. 18 years exp. Call 314-393-1102 or 636-237-3246.

C a l l T o m 636.938.9874

Jewelry

"Things done right the first time"

- Affordable & Reliable Fully Insured & Bonded

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

(636) 227-1173

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

Small Repairs to Renovations

M I E N E R LANDSCAPING

Minor Repairs, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting, FREE Estimates, West County Area

Powerwashing & Sealing

(314) 795-8412 a

314.378.9064

temp to Hire positions

PT-FT - Will train Call Dan

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Hazelwood and Surrounding Areas

- Chesterfield -

Dr. P's Plumbing & Handyman - Service. Over 25 years experience. FREE estimates. Insured. Call Don 7 days a week. 314581-7485.

Landscaping

Handyman

DIRT CHEAP POWER WASH

1820 Tesson Ferry Rd. Ste. 100 • St. Louis 63128

nurse PrActiOner: Part Time position in a new Family Practice doctor's office in West County located near Des Peres Hospital. Hours are 8-5, no weekends. Please send resume to primarycareinc@gmail.com

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

Did You Know That

Let us Employ yOu! Employee Staffing Group

Help Wanted

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

Home Improvement

nOW hiring: (Donut Shop) Part or Full Time Evenings. Fryer/ Decorator. Will train. Call Ann or Kelly at 636-527-2227.f ffffffff

Hauling ALL OAK & HICKORY

Email: ClassifiEds@nEwsmagazinEnEtwork.Com

Help Wanted

Serving St. louis & St. charles co

Firewood

Complete Lawn Maintenence for Commercial & Residential Spring Cleanup • Mowing • Dethatching Mulching • Sodding • Fertilizing • Spraying Weeding Pruning • Trimming • Planting Brush Removal • Edging • Retaining Walls Paver Patios & Draining Work

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

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PA I N t I N g 3 rooms $490 includes paint Call today

314-651-0261 since 1992

Call 314-426-8833

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DECK STAINING ExtErior BY BRUSH ONLY

314-852-5467

NO Spraying/Rolling/Mess

30 Years in Business www.cedarbeautiful.com Karen's Painting Looking for a job done right the first time? On time? Neat & organized? Someone who respects your home like her own? Interior & exterior painting. Free estimates. Discounts on empty properties. Call KareN 636-352-0129. Gary smith

Painting & RePaiR

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

25 years experience Fully Insured • Owner/Operator

Call Gary 314-805-7005 HUFFMaN CoNTraCTiNG llCCommercial/Residential repaint. Excellent References, Reliable, Free estimates. Best Value! 22 years in St. Louis. Insured. Make It A Great Paint Job! Call Ed @ 314-828-8791. huffmancontractingllc.com.

HOmE PAINTING 314-852-5467 Trim • Soffits • Lap Siding Professional, Timely Manner

30 Years!

Fully Insured Work Guaranteed • References

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

Jim's Paint & Trim Service Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013. PAINTER PROFESSIONAL: 27 years experience. Interior/ Exterior painting. Deck, drywall repair, wallpaper removal. Free estimates and insured. Call 314567-7957 or 314-629-7852.

Pets

riverside Painting - Residential Interior/ Exterior Painting Insured. Senior discount! We just keep rolling it on! Call Ken 636-391-1746 AdvAnTAge PAinTing & PowerwAShing Interior & Exterior Painting Mold Removal • Wallpaper Stripping Top Quality Work • FREE Estimates

636.262.5124

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Yucko’s

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

314-770-1500 www.yuckos .com

We take care of Pets in your home Where Pets Prefer

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

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

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Plumbing

Recycling

Trees

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

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

Cole Tree ServiCe Tree and stump removal. Trimming, deadwooding. Free estimates. Insured. 636-475-3661 w w w. cole -tree -ser v i ce. bi z .

Prayer

25 Truitt Dr. • Eureka, MO, 63025

20+ Yrs. • Insured

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NoveNa To ST. Claire

Light a blessed candle. Ask St. Claire for 3 favors, 2 impossible & 1 for money. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days. Promise publication. God of Mercy, you inspired St. Claire with the love of poverty. By the help of her prayers, may we follow Christ in poverty of spirit and come to the joyful vision of your glory in the Kingdom of Heaven. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ., Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. O Glorious St. Claire, God has given you the power of working miracles continually, and favor of answering the prayers of those who invoke your assistance in misfortune, anxiety, and distress. We beseech you, obtain for us from Jesus, through Mary, his Blessed Mother, what we beg of you so fervently and hopefully. If it be for the greater honor and glory of God and for the good of our souls. Amen. Please hear my Novena St. Claire. I believe in the power of prayer and miracles. Thank you St. Claire! CLB

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