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Random thoughts on the passing scene: What a non-judgmental society amounts to is that common decency is optional – which means that decency is likely to become less common. The biggest issue in this fall’s election is whether the Obama administration will end when Barack Obama leaves the White House or whether it will continue on, by appointing federal judges with lifetime appointments who share Obama’s contempt for the Constitution. Whether such judges will be confirmed by the Senate depends on whether the Senate continues to be controlled by Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid. Why in the world would any sane American go to North Korea and put themselves at the mercy of a crackpot dictator? Since Illinois enacted a law permitting more people to carry concealed firearms, more than 65,000 people got permits to do so. Rates of robbery, burglary and motor vehicle thefts have dropped significantly, and the murder rate has fallen to a level not seen in more than half a century. If only the gun control fanatics would pay some attention to facts, a lot of lives could be saved. If you took all the mumbo-jumbo out of our educational institutions, how much would be left? Students could finish their education years earlier and end up knowing a lot more than they know now. Why are Americans – and the Western world in general – falling all over ourselves stifling our own self-expression to appease people who chose to immigrate here, and are now demanding the suppression of anything they don’t like, such as public expressions of Christianity or displays of the American flag? Someone should write a history of political rhetoric, if only to put us on our guard against being deceived into disasters. World War I, for example, was said to be a war “to make the world safe for democracy.” What it actually led to was the replacement of despotic dynasties by totalitarian dictatorships that were far worse, including far more murderous. Professor Sterling Brown remains as much a hero to me in my old age as he was when I was a freshman at Howard University. He wrote bitterly eloquent attacks on racism – and yet, when I was preparing to go off to Harvard, he said
to me, “Don’t come back here and tell me you didn’t make it ‘cause white folks were mean.” The fatal weakness of most clever people is that they don’t know when to stop being clever. The past cleverness of President Obama is finally starting to catch up with him. Why Republicans would bring up the subject of immigration during an election year is beyond me. Yet Speaker of the House John Boehner seems drawn to the subject like a moth to a flame. Who says the Obama administration is not transparent? It is constantly telling our enemies overseas when it will pull out our troops and where it will not put boots on the ground. Heartening as it has been to see Derek Jeter get farewell honors during his last season, as with Mariano Rivera last season, it is also a melancholy thought that we may not see their like – in their personal dignity and class, as well as their performance on the field – again. They are throwbacks to an earlier time in a sports world of spoiled brat showoffs today. I must have heard the word “diversity” proclaimed in ringing tones as a great benefit to society at least 1,000 times – and probably closer to a million – without even once hearing a speck of evidence provided, or even suggested as a way to test whether that is true or false. Attorney General Eric Holder has picked the perfect time to resign, in terms of his own self-interest. He will have two years to cash in with lucrative fees on the lecture circuit and to make a big-bucks book deal. If he waited until the end of the Obama administration, he would be eclipsed in both respects by Obama, thereby reducing his appeal. With the momentous consequences of control of the Senate at stake in this fall’s election, anyone who risks the outcome by running as a third party candidate should not only be voted against this year but remembered for such irresponsibility in future years.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR imperative that we make a concerted effort to better understand each other, rather than simply make assumptions about each other. We can neither justify nor excuse behaviors To the Editor: This is a big shout-out “thank you” to that we would not tolerate in ourselves, the St. Louis County road crew who just much less take matters into our own hands completed the new concrete streets in our at the expense of our neighbors. I challenge each of us to become broadly Strawberry Ridge Subdivision. Eighty-three homes with five cul-de- educated, better informed, fully engaged, more tolerant – and far less cynical. sacs make up our small community. We must learn to separate the noise from The workers were great and gave notice when they would be working in front of our the substance, do what is right and not driveways, suggesting we find alternative simply what is easy, take responsibility for parking. The circles were challenging because our actions, show political and personal of their configuration, but all the work was courage, and lead by example by modeling the behavior that we expect in return. professional and beautifully completed. I understand that some of our societal Most of all we give thanks for their attention to accommodating those of us who issues are quite complex, deeply rooted wanted to get in or out when large vehicles in past history and not easily solvable. were in our way. The friendly crew did their However, I don’t think that violence and best to move such vehicles so we didn’t have destruction are the right answers. Our society must find better alternatives to the to sit too long in our cars. Other work has been done in our area, way we handle conflict. We deserve better, namely the newer bridge on Hanna Road near and our children (who will emulate our Vance Road, and the whole area is beautiful. behavior) certainly deserve better. I wish that I had all of the solutions, but We feel our taxes are going to good causes. Thank you to the friendly, accommodat- I don’t. What I do have is desire, hope, encouragement and respect – a whole ing St. Louis County road crew. Marcia Meyer litany of ideals, but more importantly, the Ballwin common sense to know that, regardless of our nationality, religion or color, we are all living in this “little box” together. We must do better Barry L. Glantz Creve Coeur To the Editor: “We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, Dangerous street but they all have learned to live together in To the Editor: the same box.” – Robert Fulghum. My wife and I have lived in Danbury ••• subdivision for almost 26 years. Since being elected mayor 2.5 years ago The entire time we have lived on Stoddards of the city of Creve Coeur, I have tried to Mill Drive, we have been very concerned curtail the importance of my own political about the safety of the young children in our and personal beliefs and focus on positive neighborhood, especially those that play along leadership by consistently demonstrating Stoddards Mill Drive. There are two probthat the thoughts and opinions of all stake- lems. First, morning and afternoon drivers use holders in our community matter – and are Stoddards Mill as a shortcut from Hollacway valued and respected. to Kehrs Mill Road and vice versa. Second, My attitude in that regard will not change, there is a “blind” hill beginning at Spragues but I have been deeply saddened over the Mill and Stoddards Mill drives, descending past few months with seemingly endless downhill past Danbury Lake. scenes of international, national and local From my driveway, I cannot see cars violence, which continue to infiltrate our approaching the crest. lives and test our fortitude on almost a daily The majority of “shortcut” drivers either basis. At times, it appears as though frustra- do not see or do not care about the posted tion and anger are the only emotions we can speed of 25 miles per hour and most are express, and respectful communication has doing 30 to 40 miles per hour. To avoid become the exception rather than the rule. hitting a child walking across Stoddards I think that we can do better. In fact, I Mill near my driveway, a driver coming contend that we must do better. over the hill would have about 1.5 to 2.5 Recent events in the city of Ferguson rein- seconds to respond. If that driver is using force my belief that it is time for our society a cellphone,you might have to add another to become more civil, not less civilized. It is second to that response time. My point is,
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this is a tragedy waiting to happen. Over the last 25-plus years, there have been a number of parents in Danbury who have expressed concern to the Ballwin Police Department, asking for speed enforcement, better signage or speed bumps; however, there has been little or no response. I have seen proactive speed enforcement in other Ballwin neighborhoods, such as radar patrol cars, stationary radar speed advisory units and the use of double fine enforcement. Please don’t misunderstand me – in our 26 years of living in the area we have nothing but praise for the Ballwin police. I just feel they have sorely “missed the ball” in our situation, and I am dreading the day when tragedy may come. John Klay Ballwin
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To the Editor: A “gated community” in my mind is a conflict in terms, as I don’t equate “gated” with “community.” Further, for the past 19 years, Wildwood City Councils have been opposed to gates for a number of reasons. That is why we have an ordinance restriction on gated communities in Wildwood. The ordinance is a cornerstone, supporting what we did not want to be as a community. Further, why would we want to set a precedent for approval of gates based on the desire of a few? They knew the rules prior to the development or purchase of their communities. Now they want to move the goalposts. We can’t allow people to build first and ask permission later. Once we make the first exception, what rationale would there be for denying any proposal thereafter – new or retroactive? Regarding the need for a gated community, the only two things I can think of are major traffic or crime issues in the area. I’ve lived in Wildwood a total of 22 years – before and since its inception – and don’t recall either being an issue. Regarding crime, an Internet search of crime statistics shows there’s no proof that living in a gated community is safer than living in a community without gates, and that a good neighborhood watch program with the efficient use of cameras is as effective. The need component clearly has not been met. Any allegations regarding excessive traffic or crime should be substantiated and documented by an independent body, such as law enforcement, and not taken as fact when simply stated by proponents of gates. I’m not against the gated communities that were grandfathered, concurrent with the
founding of the city. I’m not against gates for large-tract property owners, especially those who have horses and other livestock. I am against gates for subdivisions that present a questionable rationale or feel it’s their right to have them if they so choose. I was here prior to the founding of the city. I supported the establishment of the city. There was an ordinance restriction against gated communities shortly after the establishment of the city. So now that a few want to change a cornerstone city ordinance, who’s watching out for my property rights and the rights of all those who voted for the ordinance restriction? A very small but very organized group of citizens, primarily from two or three very small subdivisions, is lobbying the Wildwood City Council, directly, seeking approval for gates. They can bypass the city planning and zoning commission, which has the authority, general supervision and enforcement of all other zoning and subdivision regulations, and of which I am a member. They are attempting to conflate the issue with an overriding “property rights” justification, when in fact it is a traffic code issue, which is a part of the city’s long-standing municipal public health and safety mandate. A preponderance of gated communities contradicts and counters the very same principles that make cities vibrant, valuecreating mechanisms. The city council should first support the city’s founding fathers, mothers and others, who in their wisdom, and for many reasons, chose to restrict gated communities. Second, the city council should also consider granting the planning and zoning commission the authority to have general supervision and enforcement of the ordinance restriction on gated communities. The commission was designed to address issues like this. You should know that while I am a member of the commission, I am not speaking for the commission, as some of its members may or may not agree with my position. Third, those council members who may be inclined to favor gated communities should, in their deliberations, answer this question: Why should a gated community be either a privilege or a necessity in the city of Wildwood? And fourth, there is an old saying that says, “Everybody is entitled their own opinion, but nobody’s entitled to their own facts,” So, it’s my opinion that we need to beware of pretentiousness disguised as property rights. If you concur, I ask that you please contact your city council representative or the director of planning accordingly. Ray Manton Wildwood
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Ebola czar? Yes Thomas Duncan has Ebola. A couple weeks before he became the first person to be diagnosed with the viral disease in the United States, Duncan was in Liberia. He helped a neighbor who was convulsing and rode with her in a cab to the hospital. It turned out that she was stricken with Ebola. Later, when passing through customs on his way to the United States, Duncan would check a box on a form saying that he had not been in contact with any Ebola victims. Before getting on the plane, Duncan was issued a visa to return to the United States. That was odd in itself, as Duncan seemed to be the textbook example of a person who should be denied a visa. He was reportedly single, jobless and coming to a country where he had a number of family members. If one were to profile a person likely to violate their visa, they would come remarkably close to Thomas Duncan. Two days before he was diagnosed with Ebola, Duncan went to a hospital in Texas complaining of fever, headache and stomach pain. He was given antibiotics and released. A nurse noted his recent travel from Africa, but the doctor never saw that notation. On the day Duncan was finally diagnosed, his family waited in the emergency room for four hours. On the chair next to them was the blanket that Duncan had been wrapped in for the last two days. Ebola can be spread on surfaces for as little as a couple hours to as long as a few days. Two days after Duncan was diagnosed, his family was told not to leave their apartment, but first they were allowed to go to the store to buy food. On the day before he was diagnosed, four young children –all family members–slept over at the apartment where Duncan was living.
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Today, it is estimated that Duncan could have come into contact with 100 different people in the United States. All of this background is a precursor to a simple point –the U.S. needs an Ebola czar. At presstime, the White Houses disagrees. White House spokesman Eric Schultz reiterated the president’s “confidence in America’s doctors and national health infrastructure.” Presumably, the hospital that released Duncan and later left his blanket sitting in a waiting room for four hours did not shake that confidence. Another administration official was quoted as saying that the White House was cognizant that adding a czar would “create another layer of bureaucracy.” Frankly, this stance is simply asinine. Forget the fact that there are already 38 so-called “czars” in this administration; instead, ask yourself: ‘How does adding a single point of contact for coordination add bureaucracy’? Currently, when asked who is in charge of the Ebola outbreak for the United States, the administration gives a list of four people in four different agencies, and that is before local agencies are involved. That seems like a game of “pass the buck” waiting to happen. There is a favorite saying among health care industry veterans: “If you’ve seen one hospital, then you’ve seen one hospital.” The meaning is that United States health care notoriously exists within silos. If an Ebola outbreak occurs, it will be very difficult to coordinate and contain. There is no excuse for this, of course. We have the money, technology, expertise and skills to thwart an Ebola outbreak. The only thing we are missing is the leadership.
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In one more of a seemingly endless series of discussions about backyard valet trash pickup service, the Creve Coeur City Council has laid out a plan for weaning the city off the program. In a nonbinding straw poll at their Sept. 22 meeting, councilmembers said they want the city to subsidize 100 percent of the cost
of valet service the first year (starting July 1, 2015). The city would and cover half the cost of the second year, while residents would have to pay the other half. Residents would have to pay the full amount in the third year. The full cost is now calculated at $15 a month, but is expected to rise a small amount every year. Curbside service would still be free. The city could save $600,000 a year by require people to pay for the service, which is now free. The statistics provided by Allied (Republic) Services said the yearly charge with valet service would be $1,353,124. The first-year charge of a five-year contract in which individuals would have to pay $15 a month for valet service would be $752,342. The city would have to notify Allied by Jan. 1 if it wants to take that option. Residents then will be asked to make a decision by spring whether they want curbside service or valet service, Perkins said.
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At a special session on Sept. 11, the council approved a site development plan and conditional use permit for a drive-through in a 4-0 vote, with Councilmembers Matt Pirrello (District 1), Roze Acup (District 3) and Cindy Pool (District 3) absent. The Lion’s Choice will be built next to Clarkson Road at the far north of the Fountain Plaza. That will put the restaurant approximately 36 feet from the property line of the nearest house on Clarkson Farm Drive, a Clarkson Valley subdivision close to the border of Ellisville. According to Ellisville City Manager Bill Schwer, the restaurant’s original site plan has been updated and changed to include a 4-foot raised barrier, 8-foot privacy fence and a stand of evergreens, all of which is designed to block lights and sounds from the Lion’s Choice drive-through. At recent Ellisville council meetings, Clarkson Valley residents have given voice to their concerns about the development, claiming the nearby drive-through would hurt their property values and become a nuisance. “This is always a tough situation, to vote on something like this,” Paul said prior to the council’s vote. “We believe, what the council has in front of us is a business that wants to locate here. We have tried very hard to accommodate the residents of Clarkson Valley.”
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texting while driving ban on its roadways. At a recent meeting, the City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits using electronic devices to send, write or read a text message while operating a motor vehicle. This ordinance applies to drivers both under the age of 21 and over it. The ordinance contains several exceptions to the rule, which include using a hand-held device to report illegal activity, summon medical or emergency help, and prevent injury to a person or property. The ordinance does not prohibit a noncommercial driver from making or taking part in a telephone call. After the council passed the legislation, Ellisville resident Bones Baker, who said he is an avid motorcycle rider, thanked the council for their action. “I personally have been hit by people talking on their cellphone,” Baker said. “I think the fines should be as stiff as they could possibly be. We do it for drunk driving.”
WILDWOOD Speed enforcement on McBride Pointe Drive Wildwood’s City Council, at its Oct. 13 meeting, could consider approving a Keep Kids Alive - Drive 25 special speed enforcement zone on McBride Pointe Drive. Ryan Thomas, the city’s director of public works, told council members on Sept. 22 that the Pointe Clayton Homeowners Association had asked for the action, which allows for special signage to be installed that lets drivers know about fines of up to $1,000 for speeding violations. The neighborhood has both a swimming pool and tennis court on the street, which is one of the qualifying factors for obtaining the designation. “The street connects Strecker Road to Clayton Road, and traffic is higher there because of the cut-through traffic,” Thomas said. He noted according to a speed survey, about 17 percent of the more than 700 vehicles using the street daily exceeded the speed limit.
City seeks volunteers to prepare master plan update As Wildwood officials prepare for their latest master plan update, residents and other volunteers are being sought to help out. Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning and parks, said an update of the master plan must be done every 10 years, and the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission must adopt an updated plan by February of 2016. Those on the volunteer group will include a resident from each of the city’s eight wards; eight Planning and Zoning Commission members; two at-large resident members, preferably from Wards 1 and 8; Mayor Tim Woerther; two City Council liaisons; and two representatives from the
development/business community. Members of the group likely will be selected by the City Council in November. For details, visit the city’s website at cityofwildwood.com.
City could join others in controlling ‘vapors’ Wildwood’s Board of Public Safety is set to consider the issue of whether the city should control use of e-cigarettes and similar vapor nicotine products. The suggestion came at the request of Wildwood Councilmember David Sewell (Ward 6), who said on Sept. 22 that he recently had dinner at the Wildwood Pub & Grill and experienced an e-cigarette in use in the dining space. “Someone was smoking an e-cigarette, and the area filled with vapor,” he said. “This thing looked like an 1880s tramp steamer.” This summer, Chesterfield’s City Council voted in favor of a law that would prohibit the sale and possession of vapor nicotine products to those under age 18.
City celebrates retirement of Dan Dubruiel Retiring City Administrator Dan Dubruiel – the longest serving person in that post – was honored with a special plaque and proclamation by Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther and the City Council during its Sept. 22 meeting. Dubruiel, a Wildwood resident, has served as city administrator for almost 11 years. Woerther pointed to Dubruiel overseeing many major city projects and creating various new initiatives and praised him for managing the city’s budget to create the largest surplus of funds in the city’s history. “Over half of Mr. Dubruiel’s service to the city of Wildwood occurred during very difficult economic times in the United States and he was able to ensure that service levels to residents, businesses, and property owners remained unchanged and, again, increased certain services and offerings, despite these difficult conditions,” Woerther said. He wished Dubruiel “the very best in a long, safe and prosperous retirement and start of a new chapter in his life.” Dubruiel said he appreciated and was gratified by residents, current and past councilmembers and city staff “who’ve been so helpful and made Wildwood what it is today.” CORRECTION: In the Sept. 17 PRIME section of West Newsmagazine, The Hamptons in St. Charles County, a Payne Family Homes development, was incorrectly identified as newly opened; however, West Newsmagazine has been informed that The Hamptons is almost completely sold out with only one inventory home available. West Newsmagazine regrets this error.
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By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has decided not to place new signage at city facilities declaring “In God We Trust.” Action came after a lengthy citizen comment period at a crowded Sept. 22 board meeting when audience members and all eight aldermen aired views for and against the proposal. Representing the Knights of Colum-
what but generally the phrase means “Let the he doesn’t view the motto as representing “charged wording” and that he also liked good of the people be the supreme law.” Strange again said the original motto the idea of including signage with the suggestion is not about religion, but is a state motto. But Aldermen Jim Leahy (Ward 3), matter of being patriotic. The phrase has been the nation’s motto for nearly 60 years Kathy Kerlagon (Ward 4) and Michael and Congress overwhelmingly reaffirmed Boland (Ward 4) all said they believe in God but opposed injecting personal relithat status in 2011, he said. Four other speakers also supported the gious issues into city government. Calling the motto issue one of the motto’s use. But Monica Muongo, who first objected most controversial he has seen during to the signage at a meeting earlier this his tenure on the board, Jim Terbrock month, again voiced her opposition, adding (Ward 1) said he appreciated the offer that a number of people had told her they from the Knights of Columbus to give were reluctant to speak against the sign the city $750 to help pay for new signage, but concluded that using the motto “just proposal for fear of losing their jobs. Cynthia Holmes, a St. Louis County doesn’t fit for me.” “In God We Trust” language on government resident and head of the local Americans Alderman Shamed Dogan (Ward 2) United for Separation of Church and State, argued that a person can be patriotic withalso opposed the national motto’s local use. out believing in God. “If you need a phrase like (In God We bus at Holy Infant Catholic Church, Joe The organization has 18 members from Strange suggested a plan slightly different Ballwin, she said, adding that putting up Trust) to guide your actions, your moral compass already is in trouble,” he said. from what he had urged at an August board signs with the motto will be divisive. Alderman Frank Fleming (Ward 3) said Much like residents, the city’s aldermen meeting. In what appeared to be a comprohis concern is that posting the motto at city mise proposal, he recommended “In God were also split. In his support for the motto, Alderman facilities would set a precedent, opening We Trust” appearing in 4-inch block letters above the U.S. flag with the state motto Frank Finley (Ward 1) said it reflects the the door for even more controversial pronation’s history, traditions and culture. He posals from other groups. placed above the Missouri flag. A motion by Harder and seconded by No one cited the official state motto – a reviewed several court cases in which the Finley to display the two mottos, failed 2-6 Latin phrase declaring “Salus populi suprema motto’s usage had been upheld. Alderman Mark Harder (Ward 2) said with only Harder and Finley supporting it. lex esto.” English translations vary some-
Public hearing to address concerns about proposed sand, gravel plant By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Eureka’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing next week regarding possible rezoning and a special use permit for a proposed Winter Brothers Material Company sand and gravel extraction and processing plant. Some area residents have expressed concerns about traffic and other issues in regard to the project. The hearing will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Timbers Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Eureka City Administrator Craig Sabo said the proposal is for 247 acres at Williams and Augustine roads, near the Meramec River. The property now includes a model airplane flying field. “There has been a considerable amount of public interest expressed to the city about the project, with opponents identifying a number of issues, with traffic among them,” Sabo said. Ryan Winter, vice president of Winter Brothers Material Company, said, “The site we’re proposing to use has a large deposit of sand and gravel that we can mine. If we receive permits from Eureka, initial site
work can begin in the next couple months to bring in utilities and an access road and to grade the site, with all work to take 12 to 18 months.” Of the 247 acres, 20 acres would be used for the operating area and maintenance building. Winters added that his company has contracted with a consultant to do a traffic study and “their conclusion is that there would be no better site within 4/10 of a mile from a major interstate system to distribute products to markets.” Winter Brothers has owned most of the site in question since 1979. “We had asked Eureka for a conditional use permit for this site about 10 years ago,” Winter said. “Shortly after we presented our plan to the city, the project was tabled due to a lot of concerns about traffic. “At that time, trucks entering and leaving the site would have traveled by a handful of homes, and there had been quite a bit of opposition. But the current plan calls for no truck traffic to go past any homes.” Winters said proposed hours of operation would be 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, when the site would be
open for sales and when traffic would be entering and leaving. At other times, only maintenance and processing on the site could take place but gates would have to be secured. “Results of our traffic study are clear in showing that existing infrastructure is more than adequate to support the additional vehicles we’re proposing safely and effectively,” Winter said. “Given that the Meramec River borders the site on two sides, and that the company owns large acreages of buffer lands between site and its closest neighbors, we feel the site is optimal to provide the region access to a highly demanded product with limited impact on the surrounding community.” But not everyone sees it that way. Some area residents, including Dr. Stephen Sanders, who lives on Pleasant Valley Estates Drive, have concerns about the project. “Our major concern is truck traffic in and around the loop of Williams to Lewis roads to Hwy. 109,” he said. Sanders estimated that 20 to 25 trucks per hour, up to tractor-trailer size, could go in and out of the plant and could have trouble taking the left turns as they go east to get off
at Williams Road in route to the plant. But the main area of residents’ concern is Interstate 44 between Hwy. 109 and Lewis Road, since access to the facility would be at the I-44/Williams Road interchange. Trucks coming from the east would have to use the Hwy. 109 interchange to access I-44 and then Williams Road, Sanders has said. He noted that the plant's hours of operation would overlap “times when (Rockwood District) school buses are using the same roads.” Residents also fear “destruction of the beauty of the valley and how this fits into the city plan involving parks, open spaces, natural beauty and outdoor activities,” Sanders said. They also have water quality and noise concerns. “We have a study showing a decrease in property values by placing a mine like this nearby,” he said. “This makes houses harder to sell and ultimately decreases tax revenue to Eureka.” Ultimately, the city’s Board of Aldermen will have to give final approval to the rezoning and special use permit. A vote is anticipated at the board's Oct. 21 meeting.
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Local school districts set 2014 tax rates aimed at recouping lost revenue By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com While Parkway School District’s 2014 residential real estate property tax won’t change from the 2013 rate, some taxpayers could see rates go up because of an increase in the personal property tax rate from the previous fiscal year. At the same time, Rockwood School District’s Board of Education has approved setting the 2014-2015 tax rate at $4.724 per $100 of assessed valuation, an increase of 4.07 cents from the previous year’s rate of $4.6833. At its regular meeting on Sept. 30 and at a special meeting on Oct. 1, the Parkway Board of Education approved tax rates for 2014, including a residential tax rate of $4.0743 per $100 of assessed valuation, the same rate as for 2013 and a personal property tax rate of $4.1279, up five cents from 2013. As an example, in 2014, the owner of a home valued at $250,000 will pay the same amount of Parkway real estate taxes on their home – $1,935 – as last year, but if that person has a car valued at $15,000, then the total personal property tax paid to Parkway would rise from $202 to $204. The total blended tax rate for 2014 – including for all classes of property – was approved at $4.3062, up from $4.2788 in 2013. The 2014 commercial rate of $4.9466 includes 25.64 cents to recoup commercial taxes returned to property owners during 2012-2013, said Patty Bedborough, the district’s chief financial officer. She noted that additional recoupment calculations have been completed for 2013-2014 property taxes returned and that Parkway has used the five-cent uptick in personal property rates as a partial recoupment of those lost revenues. Total assessed valuation in Parkway rose from $4,131,414,810 in 2013 to $4,156,208,650 in 2014, an increase of .6 percent. But Bedborough said the district has been hurt by recent protested tax settlements. Over the past few years, Parkway has paid for the settlement of protested taxes dating back to 2005, Bedborough said. “We normally budget based on an estimated 97 percent tax collection rate, but our collection rate from last year was about 95 percent,” she said. “We know we will have additional (protested tax) settlements that will lower our actual revenue received from tax collection.” For example, while $171,474,251 was levied in Parkway taxes in 2013, only $168,557,361 was collected, she said. Bedborough said that example is why the district is budgeting collection of only $173,198,144, “because the figure could be offset by any payback of protested tax settlements, like what happened last year.” Many protested tax settlements are in the commercial property category, and Bedborough said the district must continue to roll up its commercial rate in order to
regain lost revenues. She said Parkway’s residential tax rate ranks 19th out of 22 school districts in St. Louis County. Tim Rooney, Rockwood’s chief financial and legislative officer, said the district’s new rate will mean that a taxpayer who owns a home valued at $250,000 will see a net increase of about $19.33 in taxes per year over the previous year. District residents can use a tax rate calculator on the district’s website (rockwood. k12.mo.us) to determine how the new rate
will affect their home’s taxes. Like Bedborough, Rooney said the Missouri State Tax Commission and local circuit courts reduced property tax valuations for various properties for tax years 2005 through 2013, on which taxes had been paid under protest. For example, St. Louis County agreed in Circuit Court to reduce Chrysler’s appeal of 2010 personal property tax, with an assessed valuation reduction of $45,226,600. The total reduction in assessed valuation was $68.8 million, which covered settlements made with property owners in the 2014
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By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com A final vote is set for Oct. 13 on a proposal that would allow installation of gates at the entrance of certain private residential streets in Wildwood. The City Council on a vote of 12 to 3, approved Sept. 22 a first reading on the legislation. Councilmembers Greg Stine (Ward 7), Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) and Paul Wojciechowski (Ward 8) were opposed, while Ed Marshall (Ward 2) was absent. The city has been considering possible changes to its current prohibition of gated communities, after a resident of the Lafayette Crossing subdivision told councilmembers about her problems with unrestricted access to her property off Hwy. 109. Some residents also have cited problems with trespassing, theft, vandalism and litter by those coming into their subdivisions and advocated installation of gates at entries and exits of subdivisions located mostly in rural areas of the city and served by private streets. During a public hearing on the issue, 20 residents spoke, with most of them favoring the plan. Richard Kessler, who lives on Wardenburg Farms Drive said that private streets are owned and maintained by residents and called the gates “an exercise in private property rights.” “We should be able to limit when and who comes down our street,” he said. Mark Stoecker, of Christmas Valley
Drive, said he has seen a dramatic change in the amount of traffic on his private road since moving in 13 years ago. “My holiday decorations have been stolen from the end of my driveway. People have come up to my home to see if they’d be allowed to hunt, having no business here except looking for a big West County trophy buck. And some non-residents feel there is no such thing as a speed limit,” Stoecker said. Jeff Tottleben, of Wardenburg Farms, said the city would be under no financial obligation or liability in regard to gates, adding that it could be a challenge for some areas to get the requisite 75 percent approval for them. “Some fear public streets would want to turn private to get gates, but I doubt they’d want to increase their homeowners’ association maintenance fees, which, for us, are more than $2,000 a year,” Tottleben said. But others opposed all or part of the plan. John Gragnani, a founder of the city’s incorporation effort, said the plan “presents a land mine of problems.” Councilmembers were as mixed as the residents with Councilmember Jim Bowlin (Ward 6) claiming, “At the end of the day, gates won’t hurt anyone” and Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) insisting, “This is a community meant to bring people together, not to quarter off sections.” Mayor Tim Woerther added, “Anything that slows down emergency response is something I can’t live with.”
Wildwood approves contracts for phase 1 of Community Park By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Wildwood’s City Council gave final approval Sept. 22 for a contract with Oates Associates of up to $108,500 for construction observation and management services for the city’s phase 1 Community Park work. Phase 1 work at the park will include a pavilion, universally-accessible playground, dog park, parking lot, restrooms and multi-use trail. Costs for phase 1 will be more expensive than future phases because of the need to install road, utility, sewer and other infrastructure before any other work is completed, officials have said. The council also gave final approval to a construction contract with Gershenson Construction of up to $2.643 million for phase 1 work to be done by May 22, 2015. Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning
and parks, told councilmembers that the work has a number of special items and environmental protection components, such as tree preservation, incorporated into the property development, which will call for sustainable site regulation during construction. “We feel it will be important to have a professional available to review contractor billing and other issues and be an oversight presence during construction,” he said. “While there was some concern about the cost, it became clear that Oates, with their background in design and bidding, was the most suitable to do this management and observation, and we feel the cost will be returned to us (through their services).” “We need to have this (oversight) with every major city construction project,” Councilmember Sue Cullinane (Ward 3) said. Community Park is located near the intersection of highways 109 and 100.
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Creve Coeur to consider new rules on drive-through restaurants By JIM MERKEL The Creve Coeur City Council is about to consider a bill that seems to loosen regulations on drive-through restaurants. But Community Development Director Paul Langdon said the new rules actually tighten them. The bill, recommended by Langdon and the Creve Coeur Planning Commission, reduces the minimum lot size requirement for a drivethrough from 3 acres to 2 acres. Rules in the new proposal require that if a property is next to residences, the drive-through must be in a building with multiple tenants. Only one restaurant can be on the property and it can have no more than two lanes and two order facilities. The drive-through must be on a wall not facing a street and must be more than 50 feet from a residential property line. Traffic and acoustical studies must be conducted before a drive-though can be constructed. If the property in question is not next to a residence, then the drive-through can be in a free-standing building; however, the overall property must contain more than one building. In this scenario, there can be only one restaurant with a maximum of two service windows on the property. The first reading of the bill is expected at the council's Oct. 13 meeting. Right now, the only drive-through restaurant in Creve Coeur is attached to the McDonald's at 11521 Olive Blvd. The council directed Langdon and the planning commission to rework the old law after it turned down a request for a drivethrough at the St. Louis Bread Company at 447 N. New Ballas Road in February.
Ellisville residents object to deer hunting in city The city of Ellisville will be considering its options for deer control at an upcoming City Council meeting. The topic was broached at a work session on Oct. 1 by Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) and Ellisville resident Rob Reed, who raised concerns about hunting deer within the city limits. Reel said while she is against deer hunting in the city, she understands that it is an issue with split opinions. He said his 3-year-old grandson found abandoned razor-head arrow on his property, and he is concerned about a child seeing a deer dying from an arrow wound. “I don’t want a little child seeing this happen,” he said. Until further review, the council did direct City Manager Bill Schwer to ensure that all hunting applications specify the dates and times of when hunting will take place. City staff also are to present the council with options to deal with the deer population.
"We think there is a larger issue," Langdon said. "What are the appropriate controls on drive-through restaurants on a citywide basis?" As before, there must be a conditional use permit issued after a public hearing and positive action by the city council. "The overall effect is much more restrictive than the current code," Langdon said. "Currently, all you need is a certain acreage." The proposal has garnered mixed reactions. Nancy Gray, executive director of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce, predicted that other development will follow
the drive-throughs. Numerous businesses have submitted letters or emails to the city favoring more drive-throughs, in part as a convenience to their employees. However, some have complained about the noise and the traffic the restaurants create. Six members of the city's Climate Action Task Force oppose the idea of allowing more drive-through restaurants. Fran Cantor, an original member of the task force, has recommended that if drive-throughs are to be permitted, then there should be no free-standing
drive-throughs and the properties on which they are allowed should be a minimum of 3 acres. The task force also has asked for signs requesting that waiting drivers turn off their engines to cut tailpipe emissions. At the Oct. 13 meeting, the council also is expected to have the second reading, debate and vote on an ordinance approving the site development plan and conditional use permit for a Jimmy John's restaurant with drive-through facilities at 13140 Olive Blvd. The first reading of the ordinance, proposed under the old rules, took place at the council's Sept. 22 meeting.
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By WILLIAM POE A request by Vanderbilt Homes Inc. to rezone a 3.75-acre tract in the Wildwood area to provide as many as nine residential building lots is under consideration by the St. Louis County Council. Councilman Greg Quinn (District 7), who represents the area, has taken no position on the zoning petition, which came before the council Sept. 23, according to Christopher Grahn-Howard, executive assistant to Quinn. The county's Planning Commission recently recommended that the site be zoned R-1, one-acre residential rather than the R-2, 15,000-square-foot residential district requested by the developer for the land located on the west side of Kiefer Creek Road and north of Quails Nest Road. "This office has received no calls or letters on either side (of the issue)," GrahnHoward said. "To that extent, I don't know what we think about it." During a July 21 public hearing before the commission, 11 residents indicated they had concerns about or were opposed to the R-2 zoning request. About half that number indicated they supported the request, according to a commission report. "Citizens speaking at the hearing were concerned about safety due to increased traffic on Quails Nest Road (one-lane road) and Kiefer Creek Road; they questioned the right to access and who would maintain Quails Nest Road (which is a private road); and R-2 15,000-squarefoot zoning is too dense and out of character with the existing area," the report said.
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The city of Chesterfield has received recognition from the National Wildlife Federation on its 10th anniversary of becoming certified as a community wildlife habitat. Citing Chesterfield as a model for other communities throughout the nation, Collin O’Mara, NWF president and CEO, presented the anniversary award plaque to Mayor Bob Nation during a ceremony on Sept. 24 at city hall. “We are thankful for the tireless efforts of our volunteers in the community and specifically the Citizens Committee for the Environment, led by Darcy Capstick, who made all this possible,” Nation said. O’Mara noted that the Citizens Committee and other dedicated volunteers have demonstrated that wildlife can flourish in a suburban and urban community. To become a Community Wildlife Habitat, a city, town, county or neighborhood must commit to being a wildlife-friendly community by creating multiple wildlife
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9/11 heroes honored during halftime show It was more than your typical varsity football halftime show on Sept. 12 at Lafayette High. The school planned a special halftime show that not only would remember the heroes of 9/11 but also pay tribute to local military heroes. The nine veterans who had been invited to the event were called to the track, their military bios were read and each was given a specially designed T-shirt, which read “ONE NATION INDIVISIBLE … LANCER NATION INDIVISIBLE.” The shirts, designed by St. Louis Shirt Company, were sold as a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. Between shirt sales and collections at the game, $1,200 was raised. Rockwood Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost was on hand to honor the veterans and help with collections. The cheerleaders lead an emotional chant while the crowd responded with a standing ovation.
Rockwood students ‘Ride the Wave’ Seven local Rockwood students received scholarships from the Rockwood DrugFree Coalition to attend “Ride the Wave,” a two-day prevention leadership conference sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (NCADA). The students include Rockwood Summit sophomores Payton Bell and Gianni Carcagno, Marquette High freshmen Michelle Li and Paige Knittel, LaSalle Springs Middle eighth-graders Laurin Pacino and Zoe Sutter and LaSalle Springs Middle seventh-grader Mackenzie Schumacher. Youth from across Missouri heard moti-
vational speakers, participated in activities that strengthened their leadership skills, and learned about the latest trends in synthetic drugs, alcohol marketing and marijuana legalization efforts. Pacino and Sutter presented conference highlights at the Rockwood Coalition’s August meeting, and said they found the personal stories “very impactful” and marketing tactics “unbelievable.” They plan to use what they learned to make their school’s TREND (Turning Recreational Energies in New Directions) group more active and inclusive. “We’re proud of these teens who spent two of their final days of summer learning how they can contribute to a healthier community,” said Coalition Director Renee Heney. “Their confidence to question current social norms regarding underage drinking and drug use, and their willingness to be part of the solution to prevent youth substance abuse, is to be commended. They are going to make a difference in Rockwood.”
AP Scholar Award winners Two Rockwood students are among the 100 students nationwide to receive the College Board State AP Scholar Award for outstanding performance on the Bobba 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) exams. One male and one female are chosen from each state to receive the award. In 2014, Marquette High graduates Suhas Bobba and Susan Wang were awarded the State AP Scholar title by scoring a three or higher on the greatest number of AP exams in Missouri, and achieving the highest average score on all AP exams.
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“Suhas and Susan were both amazing students who made an impact here at MHS,” said Marquette Principal Dr. Greg Mathison. “Each of them deserves this award for their hard work, dedication to learning and incredible talent. I’m proud to lead a school that is full of students Wang like Suhas and Susan.” The AP Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Although there is no monetary award, this achievement is acknowledged on any score report that is sent to colleges the following fall.
Advocacy group receives additional funding The Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition has announced that it received the second cycle of five-year federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. Over the 10-year period from 20092019, the DFC grant award will total $1.25 million. Coalition officials have said each dollar will continue to be invested wisely in prevention programming, staffing and advocacy initiatives that help protect youth. There are only nine DFC-funded prevention coalitions in all of Missouri and Rockwood is the only one in St. Louis, Renee M. Heney, director of Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition, said, “I want to thank all community partners, for collaborating with us on matters that impact youth health and safety; Rockwood School District, for serving as our fiscal agent and providing support in so many areas; all coalition members who are committed to our goals and participate in our work; our wonderful evaluation consultants with Commu-
nity Systems Group; and current and past executive committee directors who have shouldered the responsibility of meeting grant requirements and demonstrating program outcomes.”
Origami inspires start of new school year Each year, St. John teacher Carrie Blase begins her art classes with an “all-school” project that will engage the youngest kindergartners to the oldest eighth-graders. This year’s project was inspired by Heidi Hays, principal of St. John, after she shared a series of origami crane photos from an interactive art museum on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Blase decided right then that she would begin this year folding 1,000 origami cranes, an ancient Japanese tradition. For centuries 1,000 cranes have been a popular gift to a bride on her wedding day and to a baby at his birth, for it is said to bring eternal good luck, or grant one extraordinary wish. The students at St. John drew inspiration from stories about the tradition and collectively prayed for a successful school year, writing personal prayers inside each crane.
Parkway nurses join elite group Four Parkway nurses have recently received National School Nurse certification. They are Chris Dobbins, Wren Hollow Elementary; Sara Doll, West Middle; Ellen Oleshchuk, Highcroft Ridge Elementary; and Sara Sinovich, Fern Ridge High. All four underwent rigorous exams to receive the certification. In achieving this certification, they now join an elite group of 48 certified nurses in Missouri, 20 of whom work in Parkway.
Help with college costs The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is accepting loan applications through Nov. 15 from students of any age who are seek-
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Spark! Showdown showcases student ingenuity Nineteen Parkway students and nine different startups competed in the first annual Parkway Spark! Showcase Showdown on Sept. 18. Students prepared their pitches by learning and working for six weeks with entrepreneur mentors George John, of EDSI; Kevin Meuret, medi- From left are Dustin Loeffler, Annalise Ruzicka, Marisa cal practice entrepreneur; Hacker and Jason Williams. Tony Spielberg, of Red Label Accessories; and Todd Weinhaus, of Vintage Highway. Students learned basic business concepts to apply to their own business plan and were coached in efforts to prepare for a five-minute pitch fashioned similarly to the ABC TV show “Shark Tank.” Annalise Ruzicka and Marisa Hacker came in first for their popcorn straw, which is designed to evenly distribute butter on movie theater popcorn, and were awarded $500 from Maryville University to jump-start their business. The students entrepreneurial ideas were judged by Mark Lincoln, of Third Sigma; Ray Hartmann, of the Riverfront Times; medical entrepreneur Mike Wood; Myron Klevens, one of the original Saint Louis Bread Co. founders; Dustin Loeffler; associate professor, Maryville University; and Jason Williams, assistant dean, John E. Simon School of Business, Maryville University. (Editors note: Visit West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO on Sunday, Oct. 12, to meet some of these young entrepreneurs in person.) ing a first degree at an accredited, nonprofit college. Qualified students can be issued a renewable, interest-free loan of up to $9,000 annually. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic potential, personal character, and financial need. They must be enrolled in technical, bachelor’s, or associate degree programs at accredited, nonprofit institutions within the United States. Applicants should have graduated high school with a minimum 2.0 GPA or have earned a GED. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or approved under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), and have lived in the St. Louis metropolitan area for at least two years. More than 10,600 students have been awarded more than $62.2 million in interest-free, fee-free loans and $4.3 million in grants by the Foundation since 1920. For more information, contact The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis at (314) 725-7990, info@sfstl.org, or visit www.sfstl.org.
Looking for talented teens Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is seeking talented teens for its 5th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition to be held in the spring of 2015. Online registration is now open for all high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. There are no fees to participate.
The event will follow a competition format with students vying for scholarships, special awards, prizes and the opportunity to compete in the finals on The Fabulous Fox Theatre stage on Friday, April 24, 2015. Contestants must be enrolled in ninth through 12th grades in the 2014-15 school year and must attend a high school/home school within a 50-mile radius from the Gateway Arch. Acts may include up to six students performing as a group. The call for entries deadline is Nov. 21. For more information or to register online, visit.foxpacf.org.
Westminster to host annual Wildcat Weekend Westminster Christian Academy will host Wildcat Weekend, the school’s annual fall community event on Friday and Saturday, Oct.10-11. An all-school spirit rally will be held on Friday evening, featuring the school’s fall sports teams. On Saturday, Oct. 11, Westminster’s Student Council will host an all-day carnival and marketplace from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring booths with games and prizes, merchandise, project demonstrations by student clubs, and delicious carnival foods. Saturday events also include a varsity soccer match, 10- and 20-year reunions for Westminster alumni, and a varsity football game. The celebratory weekend will conclude with a student variety show at 6 p.m.
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Parents as Teachers celebrates 30 years of early education success Dickson currently serves 130 children from 86 Parkway families. She went on to say that she sees early education as a critical part of Parkway’s mission statement to make children capable, curious and confident learners. “In the end, we all want what’s best for our children and for them to be successful in all areas of their life,” she said. “I am guilty of comparing all three of my kids,” said Megan K., whose children are now ages four, nine and 12. “Their parent educator helped me realize that while all three were on target, they were going to achieve and do things in their own time and in their own way. It is a valuable gift for parents like me who worry and just want to make sure we are doing what is best for our little ones.” Likewise when Julie F. moved to the St. Louis area with her husband and two young sons, the program helped with that transition. “Our parent educator really helped me to not only come up with educational activities to do with both my kids, but also provided advice on the St Louis area,” Julie said. “My son, Carter, has some developmental delays and my parent educator has provided great ideas of how to think outside the box with his learning.” For 30 years, PAT has been helping families like Megan’s and Julie’s and its success has no end in sight.
Families receive four visits per school year for children up to age 3. After age 3, they receive two visits per year until age 5; however, the number of visits can vary due to state funding and other criteria, such as family needs or new enrollment. Children in high-risk situations also may be eligible for additional visits. PAT also can connect parents with a wealth of resources including hospitals, Mothers of Preschoolers groups, churches and community organizations. Parkway also can make referrals to occupational, physical and speech/pathology specialists. Recognizing an ever-growing population of families who do not have English as their primary language, the disctrict offers a translator within its PAT system for nearly all languages. For 30 years, Parents as Teachers has provided a solid foundation for early education. “Our goal is to identify development delays and support the families by offering resources By BONNIE KRUEGER gives parents developmental information that will help their child be the best they can bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com about their children and provides families be,” explained Jean Manning, who worked as This year marks the 30th anniversary of with activities in the areas of language, a Parkway preschool coordinator for 15 years the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program. What social, motor and intellectual development. and who has been director of district’s early began as a pilot program in four Missouri Worldwide, PAT parent educators provide childhood program for the last five years. “We are helping parents make the connecschool districts is now an international early more than 1.6 million home visits each year. learning program operating in all 50 U.S. The PAT program works in partnership tion of the importance of their role in being states and United Kingdom, Australia, Ger- with early childhood programs in local their child’s greatest teacher, biggest advocate, and a partner with us in the growth and develmany, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland. school districts. Today, there are a total of more than 2,000 In the Parkway School District, 3,307 chil- opment that is so key in the first five years of global PAT programs, operating in a vari- dren from 2,022 families have been served life,” explained Amy Dickson, who is beginety of community settings. The curriculum through the PAT program in the last year. ning her seventh year as a parent educator.
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What do Julia Child, Princes William and Harry, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis have in common? All were Montessori educated. Since 1981, Chesterfield Montessori School provides authentic, AMI Montessori to a culturally diverse community of students from toddlers through eighth grade. Students learn in mixed-age classrooms equipped with the full range of hands-on Montessori materials, which interconnect all disciplines and provide stimulating challenges that meet the cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each child. Chesterfield Montessori is recognized as one of the finest Montessori schools in the US. Call for a tour today: (314) 469-7150.
314.469.7150 • 14000 Ladue Road • Chesterfield www.chesterfieldmontessori.org
Westminster is an independent, coeducational school that provides world-class Christian schooling through a comprehensive six-year college preparatory program. With a faculty committed to helping students grow academically, socially, and spiritually, Westminster seeks to equip students to engage the world and change it for Jesus Christ. The school continues to enhance opportunities for students to discover and develop their intellectual, academic, and creative gifts through unique initiatives and expanded course options, including honors and AP classes. Beginning in 7th grade, teachers work together to determine what students must learn to prepare them to reach their highest potential by senior year. Visit our Open House on Thursday, October 23 at 6:45 p.m.
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St. Louis Community College - Wildwood STLCC is the smart place to start your four-year degree. Our small class sizes and advance-degreed faculty provide unparalleled opportunities for students to excel, and at 1/3 the cost of public universities, the value of an STLCC education cannot be matched. In fact, more students transfer to Missouri’s four-year colleges and universities from STLCC than any other college, and perform as well or better than their peers who started there, and not just academically—while building their academic resume at STLCC they can also experience college life through clubs, organizations, athletic teams, and numerous leadership opportunities. Learn more at stlcc.edu/StartHere.
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The Centre at Conway Richard Deeba II, President
The Centre at Conway strives to give parents the peace of mind they deserve, providing a foundation for each child’s future through the art of learning. The school offers children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten a safe, educational environment, with a diverse list of classes open Monday through Friday year round. Children will have the opportunity to take advantage of The Centre’s Spanish classes or Summer Fun program, packed with a fun, interactive curriculum, including computer and aerobic classes, field trips, swimming and music outside of the Montessori curriculum. The Centre is state-licensed and as part of Montessori Child Care is one of the most culturally diverse Montessori schools in the area, with staff and children from around the world. “We specialize in catering to our children with excellent teachers and a clean, loving environment for them to learn,” Richard Deeba II, president of The Centre at Conway, said. Deeba joined the family business, which started in 1976, with his father, and now runs the school alongside him. “I love the philosophy The Centre offers, allowing me to come to work every day with a smile on my face and an aspiration to help children in the growing process,” Deeba said. The Centre at Conway staff is dedicated to each child’s education, and some have been with the school for more than 20 years. The school offers superior child care with competitive rates. “Child care is a huge decision for parents, and we want to make them as comfortable and secure as possible that they made the right decision to come to The Centre at Conway,” Deeba said.
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Chesterfield Day School Matthew Virgil, Head of School
Chesterfield Day School provides premier preparation from ages 18 months through 6th grade. Through meaningful work, Chesterfield Day School students develop fundamental skills, think creatively and critically, identify and solve complex problems of the world, express themselves to the community, and grow in character. Beginning with an early childhood program built upon Montessori teaching methods and bridging to an upper-elementary program mirroring methods used at the most respected secondary schools, CDS provides a personalized education of unparalleled excellence to every student. CDS teachers work collaboratively with parents to challenge each individual student. Children are immersed in an environment that promotes concentration, independence and respect and 6th graders graduate ready for any rigorous secondary school environment. CDS is a community where families feel at ease. CDS encourages parents to be active partners in their child’s education by volunteering both in the classroom and for school-wide activities. Our flexible and professional approach to recognizing each child’s strengths means that CDS can accommodate rolling admissions throughout the year. Don’t wait another full academic year before making the move to a school that will set the best direction for your child. For more information or to schedule a tour contact CDS today at admissions@chesterfielddayschool.org or 314-469-6622.
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Choosing a college is one of the first major decisions a young person will make. Cindy’s experience as an educator, collegiate coach and parent has provided her a unique perspective on the process of finding the right fit when it comes to pursuing a college education. She works closely with each student and family to develop a personalized and comprehensive plan with an understanding of their abilities, needs and goals. Her comprehensive approach makes the experience organized and efficient. Cindy’s flexibility offers a number of options for families who seek different levels of assistance.
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Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool & Kids’ Day Out Elaine Robertson, Director The Christian curriculum sets them apart from most schools in the west county area. “Daily prayers, weekly Bible stories, and bi-weekly Chapel Times keep us connected to Jesus. In addition to classes for 18 month to 5year olds, they offer a 5 day “time to grow” (called Jr. Kindergarten) class for children who choose to stay in Preschool an additional year. “We realize parents’ needs have changed and we now offer hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.” Lunch bunch is available every day of the week. They take pride in preparing the children for Kindergarten: academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. “Kindergarten teachers recognize the Lord of Life kids by their good manners and readiness to learn.”
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Midwest Institute for Neurological Development Jackie Rotenberg Worth, Executive Director
Midwest Institute for Neurological Development (MIND) is the Midwest’s first and only brain-based treatment and educational center dedicated to the evaluation and management of Neurobehavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders. In a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between the medical arena and our educational system, the MIND has selected experts in the fields of neurology, neuroscience, neurological rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, special education, reading specialists and psychological examiners. Their evidence-based approach applies the most current research from the fields of neuroscience, psychology and education, to provide the most comprehensive and individualized brain-based educational plan for each child. Conditions addressed at the facility include, but are not limited to; learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorder(s), Asperger’s Syndrome, sensory integration disorder(s), dyslexia, pervasive developmental disorder(s) (PDD-NOS), obsessive compulsive disorder(s) (OCD), Tourette Syndrome and motor tics. Along with providing neurological and educational services to students, MIND also hosts a series of free community lectures featuring a variety of topics on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Their team of therapists and educators will work with your child to make his or her potential become reality! Please call (636) 537-9800 to schedule your child’s evaluation or come to one of their monthly Open House events on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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The Elegant Child Campus Kathy Wolfe, Director
Since 1992, The Elegant Child Campus has grown from accommodating 60 children to more than 400 families. The Elegant Child is a privately owned, Missouri and Nationally accredited school and proud recipient of St. Louis Magazine’s A-List award, “The Best Full-Service Preschool.” The state of the art campus is designed for infants through kindergartners and offers a premiere curriculum for every age group. A high percentage of kindergarten graduates go on to gifted programs. Along with a core curriculum, a typical day at the Elegant Child includes special classes such as Baby Gym, Baby Music, Spanish, Physical Education, Music or cooking in the Kid’s Cooking Kitchen. Look for our new Splashpad coming next Spring! Kids’ C.A.F.E. (Come After For Extras), a new on-site before and after school care program, has been developed for school aged children first through sixth grade. This program includes transportation to and from local area schools and has all the unique qualities you would expect from the Elegant Child like a kid’s snack shop, technology room, children’s lounge, craft room, after school sports activities and more. Kathy Wolfe, Elegant Child Director is entering her 36th year in the early childhood field and believes the key to children’s success can be found in the teachers that surround them. “We surround the children in our care with happy, loving staff members that make a higher level of learning a natural part of each day.” Wolfe said. Soccer, gymnastics, dance, computer classes, and football are extra-curricular activities that enhance this one of a kind program. The Elegant Child provides a keypad security system, 6 fenced in playgrounds, 11 administrators monitoring offices and classrooms, and 4 nurses on staff to ensure the health and safety of your child. Stop by anytime for a personal tour with one of their enrollment coordinators. They are celebrating over 20 years of excellence in Early Childhood Education!
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The Fulton School Kara Douglass, Head of School
Students at The Fulton School – from 18 months old through 12th grade – are inspired to go beyond mere curiosity to embrace challenges. In this way, students develop independence and self confidence and, as a result, discover more about themselves and the world around them. Ultimately, Fulton students love school. Nestled on 13 wooded acres just 10 minutes west of Wildwood, The Fulton School provides an excellent education for children of various backgrounds and learning styles. The Fulton School is an independent, coeducational, Montessoribased school with a forward-focused approach stressing hands-on learning, critical thinking, and character growth. Fulton offers a comprehensive Music Program beginning in kindergarten that gives students the opportunity to showcase their music talents, Spanish beginning in Toddlers, a new Farm Program that involves students at every grade level, an on-campus Study Center with dedicated learning specialist, volunteer and entrepreneurship opportunities, varsity athletics, and high school clubs such as drama, yearbook, and student council. At The Fulton School, there is a community of learners who work hard, but also watch out for each other; who have confidence to share their opinions, but ask for help as well; who feel liked and appreciated, but know what they need to do to grow into the adults they are meant to be. Don’t settle for less than a school your kids LOVE.
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“That to me is bigger than any championship,” she said. Steve Pietrowski, of Chesterfield, founded Fillies Sports to provide select-level competition that parents could afford. The club now includes teams in soccer, softball and basketball.
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Soccer team wins Memphis tourney The AFA Fillies Zenyattas 13-and-under soccer team won the 2014 Rose Cup tournament played Sept. 20-21 in Memphis, Tennessee. The team includes girls from schools in west St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The team is coached by Dan Fleming, Pam Bowen and Patty Geurkink.
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Before the tournament, the Fillies Zenyattas were ranked 10th in Missouri in the 13-and-under category. “This is only our second year together as a team,” Fleming said. “I feel we have a very bright future ahead of us as we continue to grow and improve as a team. “I could not be more proud of this group of players,” Bowen added. “Their hard work and dedication, as well as their sense of team, enabled them to win this tournament.” Bowen noted that parents from an opposing team complimented the Fillies on their
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Lafayette slipped past rival Marquette 5-4 in a recent dual match to claim the 2014 league title. “Our program continues to be strong and deep. We have truly committed players who want to excel both individually and as a team,” Stauffer said. “So does Marquette.” The win over Marquette came down to a Lancer freshman. “Our No. 4 singles player, freshman Nina Ruan, won the fifth winning court for us,” Stauffer said. “She lost the first set 4-6, won the second set 6-2 and won a very close tie break 10-8. Her opponent (Sarah Salinas) is an outstanding player and the points were very long and hard fought.” Naturally, the Lancers and coaches were happy to have won the league again. “We were all delighted to win the conference, especially against such an excellent team,” Stauffer said.
High school boys rugby St. Louis High School Academy rugby is gearing up for the fall and is looking for athletes. This fall, Academy Rugby is recruiting players for the fall season to play in the regular 15-player format. Athletes are welcome to come and see what rugby is all about. Academy Rugby is also recruiting middle school players for their developmental squad. “A lot of people think St. Louis is a soccer town, and of course it is, but a lot of people don’t realize that St. Louis has a rich rugby heritage,” said coach John Watson. “For over 50 years, St. Louis has produced regionally
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Marquette captured the Suburban West Conference golf championship by a whopping 21 strokes. The Mustangs shot a 334 at Aberdeen Golf Course, which is a par 72. Lafayette finished second with a 355. Marquette’s Alllison Tichenor was the medalist with a 2-over 74. Catie Lambert was fifth with an 86. Morgan Holmes and Sara Lewis tied for sixth with an 87. Lafayette’s Mindy Hennrich tied for second with an 82. The Lancers’ Sara Madej and Allie Dannengger of Parkway South tied for eighth with an 89. Allison Rieske and Lexi Jackson of Eureka tied for 10th with a 90. Sammi Charpentier and Paige Burnet of Lafayette and Lauren Goeke of Parkway South tied for 14th place with a 92.
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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.c A Suburban West Conference American Division game between Parkway South and Marquette highlights the Week 8 schedule. There is is just one regular season game remaining before the postseason play begins. Parkway South hosts the Mustangs at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. The Patriots have won six of the last eight meetings with Marquette. Last season, Parkway South scored a 21-19 victory over the Mustangs. Both teams have had solid seasons and a victory here would keep them in the running for a possible division title. It will be the final league game for both clubs. Each will face a non-conference foe in the final week. Another highlight will be the battle of high schools with the same name – CBC. The Cadets, of West County, will entertain CBC of Memphis (Tennessee) Purple Wave in a 7 p.m. game on Friday. Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. • Vashon at De Smet Jesuit Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. unless noted. • Parkway Central at Fort Zumwalt North • Lindbergh at Eureka • Clayton at Parkway West • Lafayette at SLUH • Marquette at Parkway South • Cape Girardeau Central at Chaminade • CBC of Memphis, Tenn. at CBC • Winfield at Kennedy – 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, times vary. • Parkway North at Ritenour – 1 p.m. • O’Fallon Christian at Westminster Christian Academy – 1 p.m. • Central Homeschool at Principia – 1 p.m. • Cardinal Ritter at Priory – 2 p.m. • St. Dominic at MICDS – 7 p.m. competitive club teams as well as a number of nationally recognized players that represented the national team, the U.S. Eagles.” West County has been a major contributor to the fast-growing sport of high school rugby. Parkway United, CBC, Eureka, Marquette, Priory and De Smet Jesuit all consistently field competitive teams that are often represented at the Missouri State High School rugby playoffs. The championship competition rotates between St. Louis, Jefferson City and Kansas City each May. There also are a significant number of St. Louis high school players that advance to play college rugby for colleges here in St. Louis and across the country. For more information, contact Tim Green at 636-399-3609 or tgreen@elliottdate.com.
Youth golf Five Chaminade middle school golfers – Riley Burns (2020), Alec Growe (2020), Jimmy McLaughlin (2019), Owen Rohm (2019) and Andrew Strand (2019) – competed recently against other teams in Missouri and Illinois for one spot in the regional championship. The youngsters were fortunate to win all of their matches. They advanced to play in the PGA Regional Championship in September at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The Chaminade golfers finished third in the
regional and did not advance to the National Jr. PGA tournament in Atlanta. Nearly 18,000 boys and girls played in the league. Only 32 teams advanced to the regionals.
High school swimming The Parkway Swim Club has a new head coach in Jon David Williford. Prior to coming to Parkway, he was the head coach of a smaller club in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and is excited about his new position. “I believe Parkway has a great history,” Williford said. “It is a club with a great setup through the school district and it has produced many top level swimmers, including an Olympian, NCAA All Americans, sectional and state champions, and many others.” His goal is to keep improving the swimmers who train and learn there. “My goal for Parkway Swim Club is to help it to be the best club in the St. Louis area and one of the best in the Midwest. In the years ahead, I want to finish as a top three team at sectionals, a top 10 team at junior nationals, and have swimmers qualify for Olympic trials,” Williford said. “I also want to help swimmers achieve their goals of swimming at large Division I schools.” His own swimming background includes teh Drury University seim team as a freshman walk-on, walkig away from the sport after sophmore year and returning as a senior with a new drive and dedication.
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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com All Emil Stuerup knew about St. Louis was that it was home to the Gateway Arch and the Cardinals. Stuerup, 16, is a Danish foreign exchange student at Parkway Central and Chesterfield is quite a distance from his hometown of Aarhus. The second biggest city in Denmark, Aarhus is about three hours from the capital city of Copenhagen. As an exchange student, Stuerup wanted to play sports, so he went out for the soccer team. “We don’t have high school sports in Denmark,” Stuerup said. “You go to the school in the morning and go home after school. In general, Danish schools don’t have afterschool activities and school sports. “The high school sport scene here is amazing. The clothes, rooms, gyms, fields, the coaches, the schools. It is so overwhelming. “It’s no wonder that America produces so many amazing athletes with the sport scene the high schools have.” Stuerup is a wingback for coach Brian Adam. “His host family notified us early in the summer that he would be attending Central,” Adam said. “Not knowing about his ability, we reserved a spot for him as good hosts to help him make a transition into America with the fullest experience. He arrived in America and showed up the morning of the day of cuts. “He made it to tryouts with about 20 minutes left. It took us about 2 minutes to know that he made the team.” That relieved Stephen Rutherford, whose family was hosting Stuerup. [Editor’s note: To read more about Stuerup and his host family, check out this article online at newsmagazinenetwork.com.] Stuerup has wanted to come to America
since he first saw it on vacation three years ago. For his student exchange program, he chose Youth For Understanding. “I wrote an application in Denmark and sent it to America. Then Americans can look at the applications and choose an exchange student. I was chosen by the lovely family Rutherford, who lives here in Chesterfield. So the key is you don’t choose a family, the family chooses you.” At Parkway Central, Stuerup, who chronologically would be a junior, is enrolled as a senior. Getting to participate with the soccer team is exciting for him, but the style of play is not the same as he is used to in Denmark. “He was a bit surprised with the level of play in America,” Adam said. “We like for our backs to get forward and be involved in the offense and that is his experience also. We just discovered at our last practice that he takes corners well. We implemented that in the games and we scored on the very first corner he took, and he scored on his corner in our game with Summit.” Stuerup said he enjoys playing for Adam and his staff. He has learned more about the game and considers himself to be a better player. “Coach Adam has been amazing. He’s definitely one of the best soccer coaches I’ve had through my soccer career. He and our assistant coach (Ryan Crowley) have made the transaction very easy for me and have helped and improved my game a lot.” “Early on, he asked very intelligent questions about his roles and responsibilities and what we expect from him in his position,” Adam said. “He also is willing to share what he thinks could be done differently.” The players also have welcomed Stuerup and he noted that everybody on the team has been helpful to him. “Our two senior captains Luca (Vezin) and Austin (Mischel) have made me feel very comfortable here at my new school,” Stuerup said. “They have been really nice helping me and have made everything here a lot easier. I really want to thank our goalkeeper Michael (Rembold) and two of our other senior players Dean (Trail) and Dan (Rasmussen) for helping me. When I came, I was afraid of having to sit alone without any friends during lunch but they have been good at saying, ‘Hi, Emil. Come sit with us.’” Adam said Stuerup has done well in easing into the scene at Parkway Central. “He seems to be adjusting far above expectations,” Adam said. “He spent about one week breaking myths and stereotypes that Europeans have about America. Since then, he is simply another teenager that loves Steak ‘n Shake. “I don’t think any player could imagine this season without him.”
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A woman whose skirt size increases by one size during a 10-year period between her 20s and 50s has a 33 percent greater likelihood of developing postmenopausal breast cancer, a study indicated.
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An increase in a woman’s skirt size during a 10-year period between her mid 20s and mid 50s has been linked with a higher risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, a study published in the online journal BMJ Open found. An observational study looked at nearly 93,000 postmenopausal women older than age 50 who when entering the study between 2005 and 2010 had no known breast cancer. Researchers monitored participants for breast cancer risk factors, including height and weight (BMI), reproductive health, fertility, family history of breast and ovarian cancer, use of contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. They also asked each woman to provide her current skirt size and her skirt size when she was in her 20s. At age 25, the average participant’s U.S. skirt size was 8, and when women joined the study (average age 64), their average size was 14. During the study period, 1,090 women were diagnosed with breast cancer, and increased skirt size was found to be the strongest predictor of risk for the disease, with an increase of one size every decade associated with a 33 percent greater risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. An increase of two skirt sizes over 10 years was linked with a 77 percent greater risk.
Put another way, researchers estimated the five-year absolute risk of postmenopausal breast cancer increases from one in 61 to one in 51 with each increase in skirt size every 10 years. Researchers said the findings were not definitive but noted they were in line with other studies linking an expanding waistline to cancers of the pancreas, lining of the womb and ovaries. “Although the exact mechanism of these relationships need to be better understood, there is a suggestion that body fat around the waist is more metabolically active than adipose tissue elsewhere,” the researchers wrote, adding that excess fat is known to boost levels of estrogen, which fuels many breast cancer cells.
No regrets Many women with breast cancer in one breast choose to have both breasts removed as a preventive measure, and most of them do not regret that decision, according to a Mayo Clinic survey. Nearly 600 women who had cancer in one breast, a family history of breast cancer and underwent double mastectomy responded to a Mayo Clinic survey 10 years after surgery. Results showed that: • More than eight of 10 women (84 percent) said they would make the same choice again. • About two-thirds of the women had breast reconstruction, and nearly three of four women (73 percent) said they would make the same decision about whether or not to have reconstructive surgery. • Women who had breast reconstruction who needed an unplanned follow-up surgery were more likely to regret the decision to have both breasts removed. Mayo Clinic sent a second survey about 20 years after patients’ surgeries, and 92 percent of women who responded said they still were satisfied with their decision. Study author Dr. Judy Boughey, a Mayo Clinic breast surgeon, said that when doctors counsel breast cancer patients who are considering having a healthy breast removed, there is a lot to consider. “Obviously, the risk of developing a new
cancer in that breast has to be part of that discussion, but the literature shows that the risk for the other breast is really not that high, and from a medical standpoint, we don’t need to recommend that approach,” Boughey said. “But it’s also important to note that much of what drives removal of the other breast is patient anxiety, which feeds into patient quality of life, and it is also important to consider breast symmetry from a cosmetic standpoint.”
Hard on the heart Putting in long hours at work has been linked to stress, and recent research found that long working hours appear to raise the risk of coronary heart disease. In a study of more than 8,000 Korean adults, researchers found that the more hours employees worked, the greater their chances of developing coronary heart disease, or narrowing of the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart, within 10 years. Those who worked 61-70 hours a week had a 42 percent increased risk of developing coronary heart disease; putting in 71-80-hour work weeks resulted in a 63 percent increased risk of the disease; and working more than 80 hours a week resulted in a 94 percent increased risk.
Form of baldness linked to prostate cancer Men with a certain type of male pattern of baldness may have a heightened risk of aggressive prostate cancer, according to new research. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute who looked at pattern baldness among about 39,000 men enrolled in a study on cancer screenings found that men who had baldness at the front of their heads and moderate baldness at the crown at the age of 45 had a 40 percent higher risk of later developing aggressive prostate cancer, compared to men with no baldness. “Our study found an increased risk for aggressive prostate cancer only in men with a very specific pattern of hair loss – baldness at the front and moderate hair-thinning on the crown of the head – at the age of 45,” said Michael B. Cook, senior study author. “But we saw no increased risk for any form of prostate cancer in men with other hair-loss patterns.” According to the American Society of Clini-
cal Oncology, both prostate cancer and male pattern baldness are connected to increased levels of male sex hormones and androgen receptors, supporting the possibility of a biological link between baldness and prostate cancer. Cook and other researchers are conducting more studies to determine whether medical assessment of baldness could aid in identifying men at increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The study was published in the Sept. 15 issue of Journal of Clinical Oncology.
On the calendar The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, a free, six-week workshop for adults living with a chronic disease (including arthritis, diabetes, lung and heart disease) and their loved ones, meets from 2-4 p.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 16-Nov. 20 at Medical Bldg. One, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 1040 N. Mason Road in Creve Coeur. ••• “Hypnosis for Weight Management” is from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health Education, 222 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. A licensed professional counselor discusses creating change at the subconscious level to elicit positive behavioral changes and achieve weight management goals. The program is for adults only. For more information or to register, visit stlukes-stl.com, or call (314) 542-4848. ••• “Knee Replacement: Is it Right for Me?” is from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the St. Luke’s Hospital Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield. An orthopedic physician discusses minimally invasive knee replacement surgery and other treatments for arthritic knees and answers attendees’ questions. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres are served. Admission is free, but space is limited. To register, visit stlukes-stl.com, or call (314) 542-4848. ••• Dr. Jerod Posey hosts the “Maximized Living Cancer Killers Makeover,” a public workshop to teach people of all ages how to prepare their bodies to prevent and fight cancer naturally, from 8:45-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the B&B Wildwood Theatre, 16820 Main Street in Wildwood. For more information and to register, call 273-4800.
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Wildwood BBQ Bash celebrates 10th anniversary with record crowds By KATE UPTERGROVE The 10th annual Wildwood Barbecue Bash drew record crowds who enjoyed mouthwatering barbecue, an acoustic set performed by country star Joe Nichols and the crowning of this year's barbecue elite. Grand Champion - Mr. Pink BBQ Reserve Grand Champion - Lock, Stock & 2 Smokin' Barrels People's Choice - sponsored by West Newsmagazine - Dale Funk Chef's Choice - Soak it, Stroke it, Smoke it Brisket - Wholly Smoke BBQ Chicken - Right on Q Chili - EZ Que Pork - Bald B Q Pork Steak - Right on Q Ribs - Code 3 Spices BBQ Bloody Mary - Prime Time BBQ Margarita - Thick Hog BBQ Dessert - Meridian BBQ Best Booth - Terell Landscaping Beautiful weather and "a very well executed" event plan helped to ensure that the Bash went off without a hitch, according to event organizer Frank Schmer. Schmer, who owns St. Louis Home Fires in Ballwin, said he couldn't have been happier with the event. "Oh baby, it was something," Schmer said less than 24 hours after the event. "It was very well executed by city of Wildwood, St. Louis County Police and Metro West EMS." Reminded that he had something to do with the event's success, Schmer said, "OK, I'll take a little of the credit, but really, those guys did a great job. Plus,the weather was outstanding, the cooks rose to the occasion, and the crowd was phenomenal." Schmer was hard-pressed to pick out a single moment from the BBQ Bash that stood out among the others, but he said there was one that made him cry. "During the VIP meet and greet, Joe Nichols sang a song over the phone to a little girl from the Make-a-Wish Founda-
tion, Schmer said. "You could hear her singing with him. I tell you it made me cry." That extra special moment was set in place when Wish Granter David Bauer contacted WIL's Bo Mathews with a special favor. "Any chance that Joe Nichols could mention my wish kid BilliJo Bowman on Sunday?" Bauer asked. "Her situation with ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) hasn’t improved much so any exciting events I can involve her in, it all helps! She could even sing a song with Joe. She’s 10 years old and really a good singer, too!" Mathews reached out to Three French Hens owner Jeanie Hood, who quickly offered up two VIP tickets to Nichols' acoustic set and meet and greet at the Bash. Unfortunately, Bowman wasn't feeling well enough to attend the event on Sunday. So Nichols picked up the phone for an impromptu duet. Helping kids could easily have been an unofficial theme of the Wildwood BBQ Bash. Grand Champion Mr. Pink BBQ team members Tim Collins, Matt Collins and Michael Brady agreed one of the reasons they entered the BBQ Bash was to help raise money for the Angel Meals program at St. Alban Roe Catholic School in Glencoe. "Basically, the program pays for breakfast and lunch for kids who can't afford it," Matt said. He added that the BBQ Bash "is very much about friends and family." In fact, the team said that the culinary contribution of one family member – Matt’s wife Blanka’s molten chocolate cake – may have helped to propel them to grand champion. The result was a respectable eighth place in the dessert category. In the Chef Choice's category, Mr. Pink served up a smoked prime rib with chipotle gravy and smoked fingerling potatoes. The team won grand champion by having the highest point total overall and credited their Kicking Bird Chicken with the win.
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boomers, young adults and children. Guests will find information on a wide range of topics, including health care and fitness, finance, retirement living and planning, home modification/improvement and décor, arts and education, charitable organizations and community service, legal services, cosmetics and beauty, sports, travel and much more. There also will be plenty of giveaways and the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes, including a vacation to Mexico’s Riviera Maya courtesy of Apple Vacations, Now Sapphire Resorts and Spa, and Go Travel STL. “The EXPO is all about bringing families together and connecting them with businesses, services, organizations and individuals in the community that can enrich their lives,” Huber said. “At the same time, there will be opportunities for family members of different generations to connect with one another by taking part in fun activities and visiting attractions geared for all ages.” Plan on attending the West Newsmagazine Better Living EXPO this Sunday. Admission is free, but the resources are priceless!
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Charitable organizations are a vital part • Assistance League of St. Louis of the community. They provide informa• Circle Of Concern tion, support and many other resources • Friends of Kids with Cancer to those in need and also offer members • Foundation for Wellness Professionals of the community a chance to give back • Ronald McDonald House Charities St. Louis through volunteer work and/or donations. • St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association To help connect them with members • Veterans Honor Park of the community, West Newsmagazine Be sure and stop by their booths to learn invited several charitable organizations to more about how they are impacting the exhibit at the Better Living EXPO: community, how they can help you or how • Annie’s Hope you can help them!
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1-2 p.m. Topics ranging from Medicare to skin “The Next Chapter: What you Need to care will be addressed at the West NewsKnow about Medicare, Elder Law, magazine Better Living EXPO on Oct. 12. Care Transitioning and Financial Scams” Area experts will give presentations free of This important seminar, presented by a charge throughout the day panel of experts in conjunction with the Here is a list of topics and presentation city of Chesterfield’s Older Adult Task times: Force, will provide information you need about the benefits and laws protecting seniors, as well as methods commonly 11:30 a.m.-noon used by criminals who prey on them. “Understanding Medicare Part D” A panel of pharmacists and other experts Senior citizens, baby boomers and their from local Walgreens locations will explain children – the next generation of caregivMedicare Part D benefits covering drug and ers – will receive vital information about pharmacy expenses, and how to maximize how to prepare for their own and their those benefits for your family. Panelists parents’ future. also will answer specific audience ques2:30-3 p.m. tions pertaining to the complicated Part D “Healthy Grilling – Tips From an Expert” regulations. Local barbeque expert Kevin Haberberger, co-host of the “Pitmasters” radio Noon-1 p.m. show on KTRS Radio and owner of the “Skin Care Through the Decades” Renowned in West County and beyond, website extraordinarybbq.com, will present Dr. Anne Riordan of Wildwood Dermatol- informative and entertaining tips on improvogy will share her extensive knowledge ing your grilling skills with an emphasis on about caring for your skin during each preparing healthy fare.
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By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net Lee Basso was exposed to the sport of horseshoe pitching fairly early in life. “I played some as a teenager, and the person who introduced me to the game taught me how to throw like a pro,” he said. Although he played only once more during his first 70 years, when he was busy with other things in life, Basso remembered those lessons. When he and his wife, Betty, moved to Friendship Village in Chesterfield six years ago, he remembered his early horseshoe pitching experiences and concluded the sport was a perfect way to encourage fellow residents to get outside for fresh air and exercise and stimulate their competitive spirit. Basso approached Friendship Village staff and received permission to build two horseshoe Lee Basso watches the horseshoe he has just thrown pitching courts on the grounds. sail to the pit for a ringer during a practice session at The site is near trees that pro- Friendship Village in Chesterfield. Basso heads up two vide plenty of shade, an advan- horseshoe tournaments yearly for Friendship Village tage during hot summer months, residents and employees, and was instrumental in especially when the age of the building the two courts there. average horseshoe-pitching resident is 85. He enlisted fellow resident Rich “non-winners” help increase the number of Brueggeman to help build the courts. Four players who win prizes. pits were dug, framed with two-by-fours A talented amateur baseball player in his and filled with dirt and sand around the early years, long-time American Legion steel target stake in the center of each one. and Khoury League coach and member In a concession to the typical player’s age, of the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of stakes were placed 35 feet apart, five feet Fame, Basso has put his athletic abilities to less than the regulation distance. good use with a seven-tournament winning When the courts were ready, a slight streak at Friendship Village. problem came to light: Most of the resident “They still can’t beat the old guy,” he players had trouble tossing the 2.5-pound said, referring to himself and some of the horseshoes that distance. Relocating two employee horseshoe competitors who are pits on one end to narrow the distance to half his age or younger. 30 feet solved that problem. His brisk walking pace and youthful All the pits are somewhat smaller than coordination (he recently threw several regulation size. Basso explained the pur- “ringers” during a brief demonstration of pose of that change was to award points horseshoe pitching fundamentals) belie his to horseshoes in the pit and speed up the age of 92. game. Basso views the horseshoe courts at “If we made the pits regulation size and Friendship Village as “my babies,” keepcounted as a point only those within six ing the area clear of Mother Nature’s inches of the stake, some games would debris. He coordinates tournament have taken hours to complete,” he said. details by preparing the brackets and Horseshoe tournaments have become schedule and arranging for prizes, visithighlights of the Friendship Village activ- ing local restaurants and other businesses ity schedule, with competitions now held to solicit gift certificates. in the spring and fall. After the first tourAsked about his approach in asking businament in 2009, employees asked if they ness proprietors for prizes, Basso leaned could participate, and Basso expanded the close and said in a confidential manner, “I brackets to include them. just tell them I used to work for the Mafia, Each competition now includes a maxi- and I make them an offer they can’t refuse.” mum of 32 players in two brackets. ConsoAfter that “revelation,” Basso paused lation brackets for what Basso describes as and then smiled broadly.
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nal Radiology supports regular mammograms for women aged 75 and older. Researchers looked at data on 1,600 women older than 75 diagnosed with breast cancer and found: • Most of the cancers that were found through mammography were early-stage cancers; cancers found by physicians or patients themselves were more likely to be advanced-stage disease. • Women with invasive breast cancers detected by mammography were more often treated with lumpectomy and radiation, had fewer mastectomies and less chemotherapy, compared to women whose cancers were doctor- or patient-detected. • Breast cancer detection by mammography was associated with a 97 percent fiveyear disease-specific invasive cancer survival rate, compared with 87 percent for patient- or physician-detected invasive cancers. According to researcher Judith A. Malmgren, of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Seattle, mammograms enable detection of early-stage cancers, which is important for older women who cannot easily tolerate the chemotherapy commonly used to treat advanced-stage cancers. “Longer life expectancies for women also increase the importance of early detection,” Malmgren said. “A 75-year-old woman today has a 13-year life expectancy. You only need five years of life expectancy to make mammography screening worthwhile.” The subject of screening mammograms for older women has been debated in recent years. Currently, the U.S Preventive Services Task Force is updating its breast cancer screening recommendations but currently recommends screening mammography every two years for women aged 50-74. The American Cancer Society recommends a woman have a yearly mammogram for as long as she is in good health.
Reducing dementia risk Certain modifiable behaviors can reduce a person’s risk for developing dementia, according to the World Alzheimer Report 2014, which was released last month and commissioned by Alzheimer’s Disease International, an international federation of 84 Alzheimer’s associations. Commenting on the report, Professor Graham Stokes, global director of dementia care for the international healthcare group Bupa, summarized the findings: “While age and genetics are part of (Alzheimer’s disease) risk factors, not smoking, eating more healthily, getting some exercise, and having a good education, coupled Mammography after 75 with challenging your brain to ensure it is Research recently published in the jour- kept active, all can play a part in minimizing
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a strike on a lane that is missing the head pin. Since we started, three men and one woman have successfully completed this challenge.” The cost for lunch and bowling is $12 per person, and because some guests no longer are physically able to bowl, lunch only is offered for $4. No memberships or dues are required. Over the years, the group has celebrated many birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. “I think the greatest element of the social is the way the whole group truly cares about one other,” said Joe Rohlmann, currently a co-owner of West County Lanes. “If someone is absent, they’ll wonder why; when someone has a birthday or anniversary, they celebrate; if someone is not feeling well, others will generously offer a follow-up. My wife, Debbie, helps serve lunch and pass out prize money. We feel like family. From a simple business perspective, the seniors constitute some of our most loyal customers.” When the group started, Bonnie Shulman and her late husband, Arthur, were responsible for approximately 30 people attending. “It’s the perfect opportunity to be with other seniors,” Shulman said. “We’re truly a family, and Gary and Pat make it such a joy.” Another charter member, Wildwood resident Laverne Karl, said she has introduced lots of people to the Senior Social and is “constantly impressed with how quickly everybody mixes and gets along.” With the latest in bowling equipment, a beautiful bar, great food and even a clean and colorful game room for kids, West County Lanes offers the perfect place for people of all ages to get away from the outside world. For area adults aged 55 and older, it provides a weekly opportunity to make new friends and strike up some fun.
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On the home front, the battle continues for veterans needing medical care By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Too many Vietnam-era veterans have fought on two fronts. Not just in battle, but also in getting the medical care they need and deserve, including access to specialized care. But in Ballwin, the wife of one veteran is fighting to make sure her husband finally gets the help he needs, after years of unsuccessfully battling the Veterans Administration system – and she has a U.S. Representative on her side. Janice Bausch, 63, is fighting her own war. Her 65-year-old husband, James, is a Marine who served in Vietnam. When he returned to the United States in 1967, he already had become a smoker who drank a lot, habits acquired in the service. Janice describes him as living “as if he was running from something.” He showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder though, in the 1970s and 1980s, he worked as a police officer in several cities. He had problems with drinking and gambling and couldn’t sit still, said Janice, who married her previouslydivorced husband in 1997. “I recognized that he had tremendous problems, and his uncle and I pushed him
into the VA system,” she said. “He was treated for PTSD, but they’d see him for 12 minutes, give him meds and say come back in six months.” In the meantime, his drinking got worse, and at 6 feet tall, he went from 185 pounds to 138 pounds. “I realized he was drinking himself to death and I couldn’t take it anymore,” Janice said. “I told him I was leaving him. “He told another veteran in a bar that his wife was leaving. That man – not anyone with the VA, including the psychiatrist he was seeing at weekly group meetings where James would sometimes show up drunk – told him about a VA inpatient program in Kansas City where veterans could go for four months for drinking and drug problems.” James’ uncle took him to the VA’s social service office. “His uncle screamed and yelled until they got him into this inpatient program, after which he quit drinking,” Janice said. Still, his local doctors offered no one-toone counseling, but simply gave him more drugs over the years, she said. The family kept applying for PTSD benefits and the VA kept turning him down, saying his condition wasn’t bad enough.
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Over the years his health got worse and But Janice said she felt the nurse practihe suffered from neuropathy, diabetes, tioner doing the evaluation “had made up chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, her mind before we walked in.” emphysema, asthma and heart disease. “His short-term memory is going,” Janice believes all are signs of possible Janice said. “He has a hard time talking Agent Orange exposure and feels that they and gets winded. I took him in there in a are service-related. wheelchair with oxygen going, but she said Finally, in October of 2013, James got a she couldn’t mark it all down as servicehearing at the VA to discuss his heart and lung problems. See COVER STORY, page 56
MORE ACCESS? Only time will tell if the latest Veterans Administration reform will provide more care By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com On Aug. 7, President Barack Obama signed the Veterans Access Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 into law. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the $16.3 billion law would result in net spending of roughly $10 billion from 2014-2024. The act gives several provisions to improve veterans’ access to care from non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers; however, the VA is still working out the details and is still in the process of implementation. The law was designed to address the most common complaints of veterans who are waiting for medical care. Specifically, it “requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans through agreements with specified non-VA facilities” if said veterans meet certain requirements. This care is to be provided through agreements with health care providers participating in the Medicare program, the Department of Defense, Indian Health Service and
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COVER STORY, from page 54 related because he had been an alcoholic and smoked too much, so the problems could be all be from that.” The couple later got a letter saying they were turned down for heart and lung problems again. Ultimately it took nine months for James to get a heart doctor appointment through the VA, though his primary doctor said his blood pressure was way too high and that he needed cardiology care. The VA cardiologist found a major arterial blockage, but James wasn’t anxious to go into a VA hospital again. Three years prior, he had undergone surgery at the VA Medical Center/John Cochran Division where he stayed for five days. “They never once changed his bandage in the hospital, and he got an infection,” Janice said. “My daughter is a nurse and luckily she immediately cleared it up.” James reluctantly went back to the hospital for the artery problem about three months ago. Afterward, he told Janice to never leave him alone in a VA hospital. Ann Wagner steps in Over the years, the couple had called the VA’s patient advocate office but never received a return call. Three months ago, Janice asked U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-2nd District) for help. “After that, I couldn’t believe how fast I got phone calls from the VA,” Janice said. The Department of Veterans Affairs, where the couple had filed a claim, told the family they couldn’t find paperwork, but while working with Wagner’s staff they found James’ two-year-old claim for PTSD among other paperwork and has been instrumental in getting James the care he needs. She called the situation a constant fight – a fight with the VA and its staff, a fight with poor care, and a fight just to get doctors’ appointments. “The thing that really ticks me off about this is that James’ grandfather and four of his grandfather’s brothers, his own father and four of his dad’s brothers, some cousins, James and his brother, and two grandsons have been or are serving in the military in either the Marines or Army,” Janice said. “His family has given so much to this country, and for him to be treated this way is absolutely astounding. We don’t want this to happen to his grandsons.” Wagner said she’s happy to help. “We’ve met veteran families like James and Janice in many ways such as at a veterans service fair held June 14 in my district office in Ballwin,” Wagner said. “James’ case is an example of some of the real systemic things wrong with our VA, from care to claims issues.” Her office has advocated on his behalf,
helping him received regular primary care in his home and some other new services he became eligible for based on her office’s inquiries. “Our case workers deal with veterans who have faced a labyrinth of claims and paperwork red tape in dealing with this government agency, especially when veterans are seniors and not as tech-savvy. It shouldn’t be as difficult as it is,” Wagner said. Her office also is helping James, through the Department of Defense, to get some of his long overdue medals and commendations, something she’s done for other veterans. Wagner said that more than 150 of the 600 or so constituent cases her office has opened in the last 1.5 years since she was elected have been specific to veterans and armed services personnel. She has a special reason for taking such an interest. “My son, 1st Lt. Raymond Wagner III, is in the Army on active duty in the 101st Airborne based at Fort Campell, Kentucky,” she said. “That’s why, for me, it was important to have a VA reform bill that results in taking care of our veterans who served and sacrificed for our freedoms and liberty. It’s paramount to what we ought to be doing as a nation and a people. We’ve got to make sure these veterans receive the kind of care they deserve.” Wagner pointed to the recently passed $16.3 billion Veterans Access Choice and Accountability Act as a step in the right direction. “We also provided more and better care through the current VA system by hiring more staff, because our concern was the timeliness and level and access of care, especially for specialty services that veterans like James have been waiting too long for,” Wagner said, of the new law. “And we’ve beefed up accountability. “Some VA staff have been performing poorly and there’s even been a certain level of misconduct. It was incumbent on us to add an accountability measure to allow firing of employees who are poorly performing, as well as reducing funding for bonuses, and providing more oversight.” She hopes eventually to see more privatization of the VA, which she feels would provide superior care for veterans. “It was heartbreaking for me to hear about James’ case,” she said. “People like James and Janice come in with stacks of paper. They’re at their wit’s end and looking for help. To me, it’s an honor and privilege to help. It’s infuriating that they’ve had to wait for so long for proper care.” Wagner said, with the passage of the new law, that elected official are “taking notice of a long overdue problem.” But only time will tell.
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EVENTS AND NETWORKING The third biannual Fisk Memorial Marketing Conference, coordinated by the Continuum of Care Marketing Association (COCMA), is from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. For attending healthcare professionals, 4A LNHA and Social Work CEUs have been approved. Parking, breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee of $100. For information or to register, visit cocma.org. Contact Jeff Waldman, at (314) 686-9097 or jrwaldman@ bethesdahealth.org with questions.
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FAMILY AND KIDS Fall hayrides and campfires are offered by the city of Ellisville Department of Parks and Recreation from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays through Oct. 16 at the Bussmann Shelter in the back of Bluebird Park. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. For more information, call 2277508 or visit ellisville.mo.us.
••• The city of Des Peres hosts a Fall Festival from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. Concessions are available for purchase through 8 p.m. courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 313. For more information, call 8356150 or visit desperesmo.org. ••• The city of Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual family hayride with start times at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Castlewood State Park. Dinner is served under the stars, followed by a bonfire and entertainment until 9 p.m. To register, visit The Pointe at Ballwin Commons or visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• The city of Town & Country hosts a Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, with most activities in the area east of the intersection of Mason and Clayton roads. The event includes pony rides at Longview Farm Park from 4-6 p.m., a pumpkin patch, crafts, fireworks and more. For more information, visit town-and-country.org.
LIVE PERFORMANCES Sterling Bank sponsors a free Business After Hours and Concert featuring Brian Owens on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5:30-8 p.m., at the bank’s Chesterfield location, 16100 Swingley Ridge Road. The event is part of Sterling Bank’s sponsorship of the Kids Rock Cancer Salon Series. Kids Rock Cancer is an innovative music therapy program provided at no cost by Maryville University to children with cancer and other blood disorders. Donations to Kids Rock Cancer will be accepted, but are not required. A cash bar will be offered. For information, call Sterling Bank at 6811144 or visit www.sterbank.com. ••• The regional premiere of “Rembrandt’s Gift” is at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays from Oct. 23 through Nov. 9 at Dramatic License Productions in Chesterfield Mall. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $22 for seniors 60-plus, and $18 for groups, active military
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SPECIAL INTEREST The Builders Home and Remodeling Show returns to the St. Charles Convention Center Oct. 10-12. The show runs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday Oct. 11, and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12. Admission and parking for the event is free. For more information, visit STLHomeShow.com. ••• The Old Trails Historical Society invites the public to its meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the community room at West County EMS and Fire, 223 Henry Ave., Manchester. Local historian Linda Koenig presents “St. Louis at 250: The Founding French. For details, call (314) 469-6227. ••• Manchester’s American Legion Centennial Post 208 welcomes members of Team Red, White and Blue [Team RWB] at their Post Headquarters on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. and invites members of the community to attend. Team RWB is currently engaged in a fundraising Olympic-style relay called the Old Glory Coast to Coast Relay. An American Flag is being carried by various team runners from the VA Hospital in San Francisco, to Bethesda Naval Hospital in suburban Washington, D. C. Contributions collected are used for the physical, mental and emotional improvement of returning Veterans. ••• Wildwood Historical Society hosts a bus tour on Saturday, Oct. 25. The tour visits three historic park lands: Babler State Park, Rockwoods Reservation and Range and Greensfelder County Park. For more information, contact Lisa Kelpe at 458-2860 or visit wildwoodhistoricalsociety.org.
The city of Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Zombie Chase run from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Participants much reach each check-point while avoiding being caught by zombies. The registration fee is $30. Visit The Pointe at Ballwin Commons or ballwin. mo.us to register for the race. Parents of Boy Scout Troop 801 host Trick or Trivia and silent auction, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road in Chesterfield. Participants are invited to bring food and drinks; beer is provided. The cost is $20 per person. For tickets, contact Marti Klutho at martiklutho@yahoo.com. The annual Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run is at 8 a.m. (registration at 6:30 a.m., children’s fun run at 9 a.m.) on Saturday, Oct. 25 in Chesterfield Towne Centre (Long Road and Edison Avenue in Chesterfield Valley). For more information, contact Nora Amato at 532-3399 or visit gumboflatspumpkinrun.itsyourrace.com. The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House presents BOOterflies on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m. Visitors can play games, create spook-tacular crafts and visit Treat Houses. Reservations are required and can be made online at missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/ butterfly-house.aspx. During October, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House hosts Owls and Orchids. Decorated with over 100 colorful, blooming orchids, the Butterfly House is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Theiss Farms’ Pumpkinland is open Tuesday-Sunday throughout the month of October at its Maryland Heights location at 3120 Creve Coeur Mill Road. Pumpkinland includes a play area, petting zoo, corn maze and wagon ride. General admission is charged. Concessions, face painting, pumpkin decorating, pony rides and a corn cannon are available on weekends only for an extra charge.
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Top Notch Waterproofing & Foundation Repair LLC. Cracks, sub-pump systems, structural & concrete repairs. Exterior drainage correction. Serving Missouri for 15 yrs. Free estimate 636-2816982. Finally, a contractor who is honest and leaves the job site clean. Lifetime Warranties.
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Two YMCA Preschool Assistant Teachers: up to 29 hrs./wk. working with 2 or 3 yr. old children and includes diapering, potty training, lesson planning, keeping the children challenged and active in/outdoors. Benefits include free YMCA membership, competitive wages and an excellent work environment. Please contact Yvonne at Yvonne.twillmann@ymcastlouis. org or apply online under ECE at http://www.ymcastlouis.org/ careers-y. COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS WANTED! Visiting Angels has an immediate need for experienced caregivers in the Ballwin, Manchester and Wildwood area. Required services are: Turning, lifting, personal care, and light housekeeping in client’s home. Day and night shifts needed. Apply on line: www. westplexhomecare.com or call (636) 695-4422.
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EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS in CHESTERFIELD IS HIRING our next great Delivery Ambassador. If you enjoy interacting with the public and making someone’s day we want you! Our Delivery Ambassadors are more than than drivers; they are representatives of our brand and a highly important part of the store team. Candidate must have a clean driving record, knowledge of the delivery area, great communication skills anbd good work ethic. PartTime position, must work some weekends, delivery vehicle is provided by the company. Please, call Julia at 314-229-4529 for details. NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS AND NURSES. Immediate openings for all areas of St. Louis especially Chesterfield, Ellisville & Ballwin. Private Duty cases only. All shifts avail. Apply in person at 141 N. Meramec, Suite 102, Tues. & Thurs. 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm. Questions? Call 314-863-3030.
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Handyman Corner Inc. Reliable Employee Owned PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL CARPENTRY 30 yrs. Experience • Estimates
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t. Louis’ 2014 real estate market is proving to be positive for both buyers and sellers. Home prices are on the rise, interest rates remain low, and St. Louis is listed in the top five of the most affordable cities for homeownership in the United States. As the fall season approaches, many consumers are wisely considering taking advantage of these favorable market trends. The Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country office once again is experiencing a successful year due to the confidence and loyalty provided by the St. Louis community. In appreciation of that support, the office is excited to give back to the community in various ways. The Town & Country office will be hosting its annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. There will be free pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, treats, a bounce house, balloon animals and face painting. The event is always fun for the entire family, so be sure to stop by the office, located at Hwy. 141 and Clayton Road in the Town and Country Crossing Center. For more than 30 years, the Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country office along with the entire Coldwell Banker Gundaker company is proud to be a major supporter of the Ronald
McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, raising more than $3 million for the organization by hosting golf tournaments, office raffles, trivia nights and auction events. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for the families of seriously ill children who are seeking treatment in one of St. Louis’ top pediatric centers. As part of Coldwell Banker Gundakers’ fundraising efforts at this year’s annual auction on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Purser Center at Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, a 2015 Proceeds Benefit: BMW 320i xDrive Sedan provided by Autohaus BMW will be raffled off, with proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. A second-place prize of $1,000 and a third-place prize of $500 also will be awarded. Raffle tickets are available for $25 per ticket or $100 for five
New 2015 BMW 320ix Sedan provided for raffle by Autohaus BMW
tickets, with a maximum of 5,000 tickets being sold. (If fewer than 3,500 raffle tickets are sold, there will be a 50/50 cash raffle in lieu of the drawing for the car.) Winners need not be present to win. Coldwell Banker Gundaker invites the St. Louis community to join and support them in their fundraising efforts. To purchase tickets, contact Debbie Midgley at (314) 610-7519. – COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER – Town & Country Office
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PIANO LESSONS in my home - several slots open in August to kick off school year! $20 per weekly half hour lesson. Regular recital opportunitites! Call Dave at 314-277-5020 or go to www. stlouispianist.com. PIANO LESSONS: Masters Degree in Composition w/ Piano major, 5 yrs. in Europe, 30 yrs. teaching experience to all ages. Taught music theory and piano at college level. Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur at 636821-3099.
3361 Wilderness Trail • Pacific
$244,900 • MLS#14033976
Roofing & gutteRs
Siding • Windows • Tuckpointing
GREAT Family Room with a Fireplace & Bar! 3/2 Formal LR/DR • Fenced Yard Cathy Bledsoe, RE/MAX Central
636-583-5124 • 636-399-0374 www.CathyBledsoe.com
I BUY HOMES ALL CASH - AS-IS $
Quiet 3+ Acre Setting! Great Location! Eureka Schools!
3BR w/Fireplace! Covered Deck!
Call EllEn 636.591.0010
Just off Melrose Rd.
Cathy Bledsoe, RE/MAX Central
636-583-5124 • 636-399-0374 www.CathyBledsoe.com
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Roofing
I have been buying and selling for over 30 years.
No obligation. $ No commission. No fixing up.
It doesn't cost to find out how much you can get. Must ask for
Lyndon Anderson
314-496-5822
Berkshire Hathaway Select Prop. Office: 636-394-2424
636-391-6905
ROOFING
Kirkwood Roofing All types of Roofing • Repairs Fully Insured • FREE Estimates
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Tree Service
Residential • Commercial Complete Tree Service Tree & Brush Removal • Pruning • Dead-Wooding Deep Root Fertilization • Stump Grinding • Cabling Storm Clean-Up • Plant Healthcare
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
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• Walking distance to Steger Sixth Grade Center & Computer School
• 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1.5 story
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13205 DELFT • ST LOUIS 63146
280,000
$
895 TOTEM WOODS • BALLWIN 63021 • 3 beds, 2.5 baths
• 2400+ square foot 3 bed, 2 full bath, 2 half bath ranch
• Parkway South schools
• Conveniently located at 141 & Olive. Parkway Schools.
239,900
$
• 2 car attached and 2+ car detached garage all situated on 1.11 acres
• Convenient to 141, 270, 44 & 40!
• Great corner lot, hardwood floors, newer windows
210,000
$
Kathy Roush
The
190,000
$
1821 MCKELVEY • MARYLAND HEIGHTS 63043
• 1.5 story close to Tilles Park
Roush Team
7 HARDITH HILL • ROCK HILL 63119
CHESTERFIELD WEST • 636-532-0200 cbgundaker.com
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314-614-4444 roushteam@gmail.com
314-210-2698 kate.theroushteam@gmail.com
(636) 391-2100
1128 SHEPARD OAKS CT • WILDWOOD 63038 • 1.5 Story
Open Sunday 10/12/14 • 1-3p
18637 HAWKS TRAIL DR • WILDWOOD 63069
• 5 Beds, 5.5 Baths
1353 RICHLAND MEADOWS DR • BALLWIN 63021
• Finished Walk-out Lower Level
499,900
$
• 5 Beds, 4.5 Baths • Great room w/ fireplace • Granite countertops • Lower level family room • Truly spectacular!
Marian Rousan
$
379,900
• Stunning 4 Bed, 4 Bath • Approx 4000sq ft • Exudes style & class • Large private setting lot surrounded by nature!
• 2 Acres
1,499,900
$
Karen Bley
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1452 LOST HOLLOW • CHESTERFIELD 63005
331 CLAYTON OAKS DR • ELLISVILLE 63011
619,900
$
• 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths • Custom Built 2 Story • Located on 2+Acres in the Kehrs Mill Trails • This Home is a Must See to capture the Amenities offered!
• 5 Bed, 2.5 Bath • Open Floor Plan • Vaulted 3 seasons room • Deck & private backyard
Bob & Jan
Waters
$
290,000
CALL ME! 314-808-7355 • janewright@cbgundaker.com
PENDING
• 3 Beds, 2 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths • Stunning villa in Kendall Bluffs • Great Room offers coffered ceiling • Parkway Central Schools
• Updated Kitchen
549,900
$
• Sensationally Spacious!
• 4 Beds, 2 Full/2 Half Baths • Finished Lower level
489,000
$
• Magnificent Landscaping!
CHESTERFIELD WEST YourNeighborhoodRealtors!
Tonja Busiek
CALL ME! 314-504-8348 • tbusiek@cbgundaker.com
JOIN OUR TEAM!
• 4600sf
• 3480sf
14627 KENDALL RIDGE DR • CHESTERFIELD 63017
550,000
• 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Jeanne Hunsaker
19210 ST. ALBANS VALLEY DR • WILDWOOD 63038
$
• 2 Story
• 1.5 Story
CALL ME! 314-210-0702 • sjhunsa@cbgundaker.com
Jane Wright
1715 CARMAN RIDGE CT • BALLWIN 63021
719 FORSHEER CT • CHESTERFIELD 63017
CALL US! 636-579-9811 • rwaters@cbgundaker.com
• Top of the line gourmet kitchen • Two story great room • Professionally finished lower level • Situated on a lovely landscaped 3 acre lot!
• Architectural Masterpiece!
Jason Pashia Manager 314-780-1774
111 Chesterfield Twn. Ct. Chesterfield, MO 63005
636-532-0200
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