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A return to Keynes? The nomination of Janet Yellen to become head of the Federal Reserve System has set off a flurry of media stories. Since she will be the first woman to occupy that position, we can only hope that this will not mean that any criticism of what she does will be attributed to sex bias or to a “war on women.” The Federal Reserve has become such a major player in the American economy that it needs far more scrutiny and criticism than it has received, regardless of who heads it. Yellen, a former professor of economics at Berkeley, has openly proclaimed her views on economic policy, and those views deserve very careful scrutiny. She asks, “Will capitalist economies operate at full employment in the absence of routine intervention?” And she answers, “Certainly not.” Yellen represents the Keynesian economics that once dominated economic theory and policy like a national religion – until it encountered two things: Milton Friedman and the stagflation of the 1970s. At the height of the Keynesian influence, it was widely believed that government policy-makers could choose a judicious tradeoff between the inflation rate and the rate of unemployment. This trade-off was called the Phillips Curve, in honor of an economist at the London School of Economics. Prof. Milton Friedman of the University of Chicago attacked the Phillips Curve, both theoretically and empirically. When Friedman received the Nobel Prize in economics – the first of many to go to Chicago economists, who were the primary critics of Keynesian economics – it seemed as if the idea of a trade-off between the inflation rate and the unemployment rate might be laid to rest. The ultimate discrediting of this Phillips Curve theory was the rising inflation and unemployment, at the same time in the 1970s, in what came to be called “stagflation” – a combination of rising inflation and a stagnant economy with high unemployment. Nevertheless, the Keynesian economists have staged a political comeback during the Obama administration. Yellen’s nomination to head the Federal Reserve is the crowning example of that comeback. Yellen asks, “Do policy-makers have the knowledge and ability to improve macroeconomic outcomes rather than making

matters worse?” And she answers, “Yes.” The former economics professor is certainly asking the right questions – and giving the wrong answers. Her first question, whether free market economies can achieve full employment without government intervention, is a purely factual question that can be answered from history. For the first 150 years of the United States, there was no policy of federal intervention when the economy turned down. No depression during all that time was as catastrophic as the Great Depression of the 1930s, when both the Federal Reserve System and Presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt intervened in the economy on a massive and unprecedented scale. Despite the myth that it was the stock market crash of 1929 that caused the double-digit unemployment of the 1930s, unemployment never reached double digits in any of the 12 months that followed the 1929 stock market crash. Unemployment peaked at 9 percent in December 1929 and was back down to 6.3 percent by June 1930, when the first major federal intervention took place under Herbert Hoover. The unemployment decline then reversed, rising to hit double digits six months later. As Hoover and then FDR continued to intervene, double-digit unemployment persisted throughout the remainder of the 1930s. Conversely, when President Warren G. Harding faced an annual unemployment rate of 11.7 percent in 1921, he did absolutely nothing, except for cutting government spending. Keynesian economists would say that this was exactly the wrong thing to do. History, however, says that unemployment the following year went down to 6.7 percent – and, in the year after that, 2.4 percent. Under Calvin Coolidge, the ultimate in non-interventionist government, the annual unemployment rate got down to 1.8 percent. How does the track record of Keynesian intervention compare to that?

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opinion or whim. not want to subsidize the development of It seems to me that an appropriation bill this site no matter who is the site tenant. The to continue funding the government should site is in a great location. It is at the corner To the Editor: cover all legally passed bills so that would of “Main and Main” in Ellisville and should I read Thomas Sowell’s piece on “Who include the Affordable Care Act. stand on its own merit without the need for shut down the government” (West NewsIf one doesn’t like a law then the cor- taxpayer assistance. mgazine, Oct. 9) with great interest, because rect procedure is to repeal it or change it to As for whether Walmart is the future finally someone has it right. I am disap- your liking. If one doesn’t have the votes to tenant, it becomes a matter of zoning. The pointed with the blithering idiots in the GOP repeal a legal bill that has been upheld by corner has been zoned for retail and Walmart that can not articulate the truth or are afraid the Supreme Court, then it is time to move has the same right as any other retailer to be to speak the truth because Barry’s bucket on to other important pieces of legislation. there. But they must do it on their dime and brigade (the media that carries his water) In addition, three branches of govern- not with future sales tax dollars. will attack them. Then you have Harry ment exist because our Founding Fathers I have traveled the country building and his 50-plus liars spinning half-truths wanted checks and balances so that no one Walmarts. I have found Walmart to be a as if they were the truth. The Senate has person, or a few persons, could dictate good company with a passion for their cusnot passed a budget in five years and has their whims or opinions. tomers. They have changed the way people replaced the appropriations process with Those who would resort to shutting down shop by cutting costs through efficiency and continuing resolutions to gloss over the the government – putting thousands of smart business practices. My family and I issues and kiss the president’s ring. people out of work – have no heart, no sense have benefitted from Walmart’s expanContrary to popular belief in Wash- of caring for their fellow humans and no con- sion. Much of this was done with sales tax ington, we are the boss of the House, the cern for those dependent upon that paycheck revenue. In Walmart’s defense, this is only Senate and even our imperial leader in the whether it be their children or the businesses good business if they can do it. But the time White House. The House does not answer that flourish on those paychecks. In my book has come for communities to reign in such to the president – it answers to us. The of values, this is wrong, immoral and sinful. practices and force companies like Walmart president is supposed to submit a budget to Joyce Schuetz to grow using their own dollars. This would the House on what he would like to spend Ballwin prove to be a true win for Ellisville. and, after debate, the House tells him what And if Walmart passes on this site due to he is going to spend. It does not answer to not being allowed to use tax payer assishim on fiscal matters, he answers to it, and Without Obamacare tance, then the site will be developed by it would be nice if the House would tell his To the Editor: another retailer. Ellisville is in the driver’s royal highness that he has it all wrong. How would our nation be different now seat and should not be bullied by Walmart, Steven Boody if Obamacare hadn’t existed? More people their developer or their lawyers. Chesterfield would have jobs, taxes would be lower, Randall Bueckendorf and we wouldn’t be becoming more socialWildwood To the Editor: ist as a country. I usually skip reading Thomas Sowell I believe Obamacare should be defunded. [Editor’s note: On Oct. 14, after this letter because checking his writings for the facts By shutting down the government, Obama to the editor was received, Walmart sent a is always too time consuming. In his edito- is showing us that his pride comes before letter to the city of Ellisville through its attorrial on “Who shut down the government,” thinking about the needs of our country. ney announcing again that it had “decided not Do you really want a prideful leader? I to proceed” with plans for a store in Ellisville.] he states that all spending bills must origiknow he makes promises that sound good nate in the House of Representatives. Article 1, Section 7 states, “All Bills to everyone, but after this, who knows if he for raising Revenue shall originate in the will even fulfill them. Red light cameras One of our Founding Fathers, Benjamin in Ellisville House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments Franklin, said, “If you choose security over as on other Bills.” The Constitution contin- freedom, you will have neither.” To the Editor: By choosing Obamacare, we are choosues with the process involved in passing a While the media has been entranced with bill, namely that the bill must be passed by ing security over our freedom. Therefore, the political circus between the Ellisville both the House and the Senate and then go I encourage the people on strike to stand mayor, Walmart and a host of lawyers, an firm for freedom. to the President for his signature or veto.” obscure decision was made by Ellisville Rebekah Warren that has a big impact for everyone. They Section 8 states all the items that ConChesterfield renewed their contract with American gress has authority over. Nowhere could I find it saying that spending bills must Traffic Solution for multiple red light camoriginate in the House. The term Congress eras along Manchester Road. means both the House and the Senate. In the driver’s seat At $100 per ticket, these cameras generMr. Sowell went on to say that members in Ellisville ate substantial revenue for Ellisville, and of the House of Representatives have a force shoppers away, effectively killing right to make spending decisions based on To the Editor: most of the retail in the city. their opinion. Whoops! An echo from my I live in Wildwood and pass the proposed If Ellisville really wants to revive retail school days popped up in my mind. How Walmart site every day. While not a resident along their stretch of Manchester and many times did my teacher say we were a of Ellisville, the future of this site will affect increase their sales tax revenue, they need country of laws and no person or persons me and my neighbors for years to come. to remove the red light cameras, go back would decide things on the basis of their One thing is certain. Ellisville residents do to longer yellow lights and focus on con-

figuring intersections to prevent accidents. Then the shoppers will return. Jim Callahan Chesterfield

From newsmagazinenetwork.com In addition to the letters printed here, “Who shut down the government” received many comments online, including the following: “Here’s the problem: The House took this stance knowing full well that neither the Senate nor the president would agree to it. It’s just as much the Senate’s right to refuse to approve a bill that doesn’t fund all of the government or the president’s right to refuse to sign such a bill as it is the House’s right to refuse to fund the entire government. Given that fact, the House’s actions are irresponsible, reckless, and dangerous to our country. If they want to change the law, if they want to defund the ACA (Affordable Care Act), then they need to win elections, not play chicken with our future.” – Matt “Nice try at spinning there! Yes, all spending must be authorized by Congress except in very narrow emergency situations. But his characterization of what occurred is wrong. The ACA was self-funded, meaning the law intentionally bypassed the annual budget/ appropriation process; instead needed funds are authorized by the law itself. So Congress made a specific decision in passing that law to fund it in that fashion. This article implies that it was an unfunded bill waiting for an appropriation, as is typically the case. Not so, which is why the bill they passed on Sept. 30 actually reversed the funding that was already in place ‘defunding’ Obamacare.” – Eric Riback “I consider myself an independent and have voted Democrat more than Republican, but even I know what Obama is doing is wrong. It is not a dictatorship and the way our system works is that politicians have to work together to compromise and reach solutions. Instead, Obama sits on his throne with his nose in the air sniffing his righteousness. Did he not get the memo there are two other branches to the government? And they have offered to negotiate but Obama remains obtuse. By the way, every single person I have talked is now paying twice to four times as much for their health care than they were before it became “affordable.” – L.P.

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The government goes lean In software development, there is a relatively new movement to support something called “lean development.” The concept is pretty simple and pretty cool, and it makes a ton of sense for consumer-driven software products. At its core, lean development stresses that it is best to get a product out to the marketplace as quickly as possible in order to get feedback from customers on what is broken, what they like, what they hate, and so forth. Developers call this the “minimum viable product,” and for the most part, it is an elegant way to make sure that they are building the product customers want as quickly and cheaply as possible. Apparently, a month ago, the federal government – namely the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – unveiled its version of a minimum viable product in the form of the Affordable Care Act’s mandated health insurance exchanges. The launch of the exchanges was, to put it mildly, a mess. There were crashes, delays, error messages, and even complete lockouts. In response – and with a nod to the coolest product developer out there – HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that she hoped that the country would grant HHS “the same slack they give Apple.” After all, she noted, Apple does have “a few more resources” than her department. Ahem. Well, Sec. Sebelius, the real problem, or at least one of the problems, is that you are no Steve Jobs. Now, this might be a good place to point out some of the differences between a new app for your phone that lets you mix and match different colored candy and a federal law, punishable by fines levied from the Internal Revenue Service, and mandated for use by the president of the United States himself. Actually, that might be all that needs pointing out. One thing is a federal law. The other thing is a video game that you play on your phone. Most people will be intelligent enough to understand the differences all on their own. Those two things might require different operational protocols, it would seem. Let it not be forgotten, however, that Sec. Sebelius also seems envious of Apple’s product development resources. Alright, well, Apple is a very successful company with significant cash reserves. Agreed. They are rich, but they are not federal government kind of rich. According to reports, Apple spent about $150 million developing the first iPhone, which was a revolutionary product that first put an entire computer into a phone. It was pretty popular as well. Also according to reports, HHS has spent somewhere in the neighborhood of a half billion dollars

– more than triple what Apple paid for the iPhone – to build a website! The most insidious part of all this, however, is not really the botched development project. This is not about website crashes, inefficient and over-budget government projects, or laughingly bad operational execution. No, we have come to expect this on nearly every federal project, so the “how” of this is almost irrelevant. The insidiousness becomes evident if we stop and ask ourselves, “Why?” Why is this website for health insurance exchanges failing so miserably? One needn’t be a web designer to understand that a simple site where people can view and purchase products really should not be a major undertaking in this day and age. Unless, of course, politicians choose to make it a major undertaking for very, very political reasons. You see, if the goal of this exchange was to allow a potential customer to enter the site and browse real health insurance prices available in their exchange, the site would be simple and would be working today. This is how a company would do it. This is how Apple would do it. They would let you see the full price of a product, make a decision to buy, and then allow you to enter your payment information and see if you qualify for any discounts. That is not how the Obamacare website works. It actually works in exactly the opposite way. The first thing a potential customer is required to do upon visiting this site is to enter their payment information, if you will. This is very sensitive information including a Social Security number, full name and date of birth. The system then is required to verify that information and ascertain any subsidies that the user would receive, if the user qualifies at all. Only after that point, assuming the site hasn’t crashed, can the user see the price of the insurance plans available, postsubsidy. In other words, the site is specifically designed to thwart transparency. It is designed to hide the true, underlying cost of the products that are being purchased. It is designed to withhold information from the American people. Read that last line again. A low-cost, private health care marketplace available to all Americans is a good thing. A system that enables every American who is reasonably able to cover the cost of his or her own health and wellbeing is a good thing. Hopefully, Apple can build that product for us one day, because President Obama and the federal government certainly have not.

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‘Wildwood’ author to hold book signing Local writer Jo Beck will present a slide show and sign her Reedy Press community history book, “Wildwood,” at Maria Joseph Books in Eureka on Oct. 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Originally from Iowa, Beck works for the Rockwood School District and lives and writes in Wildwood. She has a 25-year background in newspaper writing and was the principal writer and editor of the 2008 “Sesquicentennial History of Eureka.” Maria Joseph Books is located on the 3rd Floor of Wallach House Antiques at 510 N. West Avenue. and aldermen, the project’s site plan has undergone numerous revisions including the restriction of a maximum building height of 40 feet and increased fencing behind the site. The Board approved final site plan on a 4-2 vote with Alderman Kathleen Gmelich (Ward 1) and Alderman Sean Concagh (Ward 3) voting against it. The conditional use permit for the grocery store was approved by a 5-1 vote, with only Concagh voting no.

ELLISVILLE Burglary investigated The Ellisville Police Department is investigating a burglary that took place between Sept. 30 and Oct. 4 at a residence on the 1300 block of Mallet Hill Drive. Among the items stolen were cameras, lenses, jewelry, various electronics and money, valued at $6,919. Ellisville Police Sgt. Nancy Walker said the department does not currently have any suspects for the crime, but that the case is still under investigation. Walker said that due to the perpetrators’ point of entry, there were no witnesses to the burglary. “They were able to get onto the deck, and then once they got onto the deck, which was enclosed, they were able to break the window with nobody seeing,” Walker said. No one was home during the time of the burglary, and Walker said there are no related incidents to this crime.

MANCHESTER American Legion commander to visit Post 208 American Legion National Commander Dan Dellinger is slated to visit Manchester’s Walter H. LePere Post 208 on Nov. 5. According to Post 208 spokesperson Frank C. Masotto, this is believed to be the first time that a national commander has visited the post in its 94-year history. A gathering to celebrate the visit is

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WEST COUNTY Medication take-back events planned Police in Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Eureka, Fenton and Wildwood along with the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition, the Chesterfield Alliance for Positive Youth, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will be cooperatively hosting multiple medication take-back events on Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be a second take-back event on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Chesterfield. Area residents can help stop potential drug abuse by turning in unwanted and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications including pills, liquids, inhalers, ointments and patches. The only items not accepted will be illicit drugs, sharp objects such as needles, radioactive medicines and bio-hazardous materials. The event will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the following sites: • Ballwin Police Department, 300 Park Drive • Chesterfield City Hall, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West • Ellisville Police Department, 37 Weis Ave. • Eureka Police Department, 120 City Hall Drive • Fenton City Hall, 625 New Smizer Mill Road • Wildwood Precinct/St. Louis County Police Department, 16860 Main Street The Nov. 9 event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chesterfield Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. Those who can’t make it to these events can use 24-hour permanent drop boxes at the Eureka Police Department and at the St. Louis County Police West County Precinct, 232 Vance Road in Valley Park. For more information, call 733-2136, or visit RockwoodCoalition.org.

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Ellisville City Council pauses in passing sign code legislation By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Ellisville City Council has started to change the city’s municipal code in order to make Ellisville a friendlier place to current and potential businesses, but not without hesitation by some councilmembers on certain issues. The roots of this project sprouted in September, with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s public hearing discussing the possibility of loosening the restrictions on temporary signs placed outside by businesses. In following meetings, the P&Z Commission talked also about allowing doggy daycare facilities in the M-1 light industrial district, as well as changing several types of businesses currently only conditionally permitted in the C-3 commercial zoning district to be permitted. Some of those proposed changes included fast food restaurants without drivethru’s and facilities with outdoor dining. After holding its own public hearings on the matter, the legislation pertaining to these changes came before the Council at a meeting on Oct. 16. Councilmembers discussed and voted with the majority in favor of allowing doggy daycare facilities; however, action on the legislation stopped there.

After both the proposed changes to the sign code and the CUP restrictions were passed on their first reading, Mayor Adam Paul objected to the Council moving on to the second reading of each piece of legislation, preventing their approval for anther two weeks. Paul said this was in order to make sure that the changes to the code would do more good than harm. “I want to go through this with a finetooth comb to ensure the residents and the business owners that we don’t open a can of worms,” Paul said. He said he feels the proposed changes that were presented to the Council were a step in the right direction for Ellisville and he just wants the terms and conditions of those changes to be further refined. Councilmember Mick Cahill (District 2) voiced concern on the changes to the sign code, saying that the changes required further scrutiny to avoid an overflow of temporary signs lining the streets in Ellisville. “I’m worried that it is going to be abused,” Cahill said. “I think we just have to tighten it up a little bit and make it somewhat controlled.” P&Z Commission member Dan Duffy said the suggested changes would only allow businesses to have a single sign on

Currently in Ellisville, businesses are required to pay for a permit to use signs like the one shown here.

display for advertising a special event. “The Council’s concerns surround enforcement more than permitted use,” Duffy said. “I think over the next two weeks as they review the legislation, they’ll see that.”

According to Duffy, the P&Z Commission will continue to look at changes that can be made to Ellisville’s municipal code, including what types of businesses are conditionally permitted in the other zoning districts around Ellisville.

Homes yes, businesses no, for Wildwood’s Jones properties By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Wildwood’s City Council is set to vote on legislation Oct. 28 that would allow for more homes and less commercial development on part of the so-called Jones properties, specifically on 66 acres at the northwest corner of Hwy. 100 and Taylor Road. The Council, by a 13 to 2 vote on Oct. 14, approved drafting legislation that would amend the city’s comprehensive zoning map – specifically, its land use designations – to increase the area of neighborhood edge district uses, which allow for single-family, detached homes, while decreasing the amount of neighborhood general district uses, which allow multi-family development of no more than five-story buildings and commercial use only on the first floor of any multistory buildings. Only Councilmembers Ed Marshall (Ward 2) and Randy Ladd (Ward 2) were opposed. Jim Kranz (Ward 7) was absent. In the existing version of the regulating plan, the neighborhood edge district uses are on only the north and eastern perimeters of the property, immediately

bordering existing homes in subdivisions such as Evergreen. The modifications proposed would let those uses take up more land on those parts of the property near existing homes, while the multi-family/commercial development would remain along major roads, said Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning and parks. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission has voted in favor of the changes. There is no current proposal for development of the site before the city. Most of the property is vacant, though three homes sit on part of the land. While owners of the property are opposed to the changes, many neighboring residents support them, insisting they would allow for a more residential buffer area between their homes and any future higher-density development. Janet Hoven, a member of the Jones family who lives on Old Hwy. 100, said she objected to the plan and asked for standalone commercial use to be allowed especially on the southeast corner of the property, adding, “the city has a tremendous asset in that corner of the Jones property, and Wildwood shouldn’t under-

use that asset – because the impact of what you do will endure beyond today.” However, the city is opposed to any standalone commercial land use on the property, with Vujnich saying that would complicate the development of existing commercial sites on the south side of Hwy. 100 by offering more competition. Allowing decentralization of the downtown commercial area could create a bad precedent and lead to the city’s core downtown area eventually becoming fragmented, he said. Resident Paul Pohlers, who lives on Sandalwood Creek Court, agreed. “I don’t want to see commercial use north of Hwy. 100,” he said. “This community can only support so many businesses, and there are already empty storefronts in Wildwood and Ellisville.” He also praised plans for the Pond-Grover Loop Road extension from Hwy. 100 to the north to go through the site. The city will allow some flexibility to future developers of the property to determine exactly where the extension should best go through. Councilmember Debra Smith McCutchen

(Ward 5) favored the plan, adding it was “wholly supported by Ward 5 residents in this area.” But Marshall objected to a proposal that he said was “customized by the neighbors.” “This takes away some possible value of the land, because single-family use will now be much more than a buffer area on the site,” he said. Ladd agreed that “people who own land have property rights, and we’ve taken those rights from the Jones people.” “Residents nearby should have known what development was possible next to them when they bought their property,” he said. In 1994, before the city was incorporated, a developer had proposed building more than 500 single-family and multifamily homes on the Jones property and an adjoining site. However, the site development plan submittal took place after the incorporation in 1995, and it was never finalized. Since the incorporation, only one development proposal has been submitted, for up to 40 single-family homes on about 12.5 acres of the land, but a site development plan was never completed, and the project fell through.

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I-270 variable speed signs coming down Motorists traveling along I-270/I-255 may have noticed additional advance warnings as the Missouri Department of Transportation works to improve traffic flow and safety on the area’s most congested road. On Oct. 16, digital message boards along I-270/I-255 began displaying speed ahead information in addition to travel times to two destinations. MoDOT also began removing the variable advisory speed limit signs located along the highway. The speed limit signs originally were installed in 2008 and were modified in 2011. Their purpose was to give motorists advance warning of slowdowns and potential hazards, a task now assigned to the existing digital message boards. Removal of the variable speed limit signs will take approximately two weeks and began in South St. Louis County on westbound I-255, moving west and north on I-270 until all signs have been removed. According to MoDOT, the equipment will be recycled for use on other projects or roadways. “Starting today, the digital message signs

will display text informing motorists of the speed ahead,” MoDOT Assistant District Engineer Tom Blair said in an Oct. 16 press statement. “This information in addition to our normal travel time information will inform motorists of traffic ahead moving slower than the posted 60 mph and serve as a warning to be alert and prepare to slow down. “We will continuously advise drivers of how fast or slow their vehicle should be moving in order to safely get to their destination, in the shortest amount of time. The speed ahead message is similar to having advisory speed limit signs posted on curves and ramps. It is the suggested speed to safely travel that stretch of road.” MoDOT suggested that the advisory speed information is designed to pace the traffic leading up to recurring rush hour congestion or from congestion caused by closed lanes due to a crash or work zone. “MoDOT’s Gateway Guide traffic system of 300 cameras and 400 speed sensors knows when and where traffic problems happen,” Blair said.

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is allowed only to increase its property tax revenues by the lowest of actual growth, the rate of inflation, or 5 percent. Again this year, however, the college is at the maximum rate allowed by the legislation that limits the maximum authorized levy. Assessed real and personal property valuations for 2013 received from the St. Louis County Department of Revenue, the St. Louis City Office of the Assessor, and the county clerks of both Franklin and Jefferson counties indicate that the total assessed values decreased from $26.91 billion last year to $26.04 billion for 2013. For a taxpayer with no change in appraised/assessed property value, the individual’s tax bill will not increase in 2013.

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Chesterfield moves to improve several park areas By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Chesterfield City Council has given approval for the preliminary steps in renovating several park areas. At a meeting on Oct. 7, the Council approved a resolution that would allow city staff to submit an application to the Municipal Parks Grant Commission in order to to seek funding for improving the Rivers Edge Park. The park, which incorporates a nearby lake, is located north of the levee in Chesterfield Valley, next to Taubman Prestige Outlets. The city would apply for a total of $275,000 in grant funds. The potential improvements would include adding two miles of stone trails, a gazebo and a fishing dock. In addition, City Administrator Mike Herring said that the Department of Conservation would stock the lake with fish at no cost to the city. If Chesterfield receives the grant, Herring said that

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Liquor laws changing By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The liquor license laws in the city of Chesterfield have undergone changes in order to match those issued by the State of Missouri. The laws altered several aspects of the requirements a business would need to meet to obtain a liquor license. Some of the changes include no longer making businesses wanting to sell liquor have 50 percent of their income come from food, changing the hours during which liquor may be sold on Sunday to 9 a.m. to midnight and restricting businesses with a “by the package” license from selling individual cans of beer. Councilmember Mike Casey (District 3) said this change in city code was to keep all businesses operating under the same set of rules. “It was more or less housekeeping to bring the liquor ordinance into compliance with what the state said,” Casey said. According to Police Chief Ray Johnson, keeping the Chesterfield liquor license laws in line with the state laws will make sure the city was not putting its businesses at a disadvantage with competitors in other municipalities. “We wanted to make sure that we weren’t in any way imposing greater restrictions on our local businesses than would be necessary,” Johnson said. Casey said that the adjustment for businesses to make to the new laws will be seamless, and that the changes wouldn’t have any negative impacts on local businesses. In terms of enforcing the city code, the changes to the law won’t present any new challenges to the police department, according to Johnson.

construction could start as early spring 2014. The Council also approved a recommendation to seek professional services for repairing significant erosion damage caused to the Riparian Trail, which is located off of August Hill Drive near the Chesterfield Mall. The city will bring in an engineering firm to study the damage to the trail and develop a comprehensive plan to fix the erosion and prevent further damage in the future. Herring said that ideally, the contract would be awarded over the coming winter months, with construction The Riparian Trail (shown above) is among the Chesterfield parks that will receive renovations if the city is successful in securing a $275,000 Municipal Parks Grant. commencing in spring of 2014.

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By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net Staying in the pink of physical condition soon will require members of The Pointe and the North Pointe pool complex in Ballwin to come up with more green. That result appeared all but certain after the Ballwin Board of Aldermen discussed a recommendation from the city’s parks and recreation department to boost individual and family membership rates at the two facilities. Although there was debate on specific costs for some membership categories, the Board asked legal counsel to prepare legislation authorizing the proposed increases and will make a final decision at an upcoming meeting. In a memo about the fee increases, Linda Bruer, director of parks and recreation, noted it has been at least nine years since membership rates last were changed. Even with the proposed increases, “The Pointe will remain the most economical recreational/fitness center in the West County area,” Bruer wrote. The new rates generally average about 9 percent above existing levels. At The Pointe, yearly memberships for Ballwin residents would increase as follows under the new legislation: • Youth up to $180 from $165 • Adult up to $330 from $305 • Single plus one up to $430 from $396 • Senior up to $180 from $165 • Senior couple up to $240 from $220 • Family up to $480 from $440

At the North Pointe swimming complex, yearly memberships for Ballwin residents would increase as follows under the new legislation: • Youth up to $85 from $75 • Adult up to $110 from $100 • Single plus one up to $180 from $166 • Senior up to $85 from $75 • Senior couple up to $135 from $125 • Family up to $210 from $195 The North Pointe’s early bird membership rates would continue, providing an average saving of about 10 percent. Membership rates for non-residents, which are higher, also will rise under the recommended schedule, with the increase being about 9 percent. What non-residents should be asked to pay for memberships was the focus of most of the Board’s discussion and may be the target for possible changes in the recommendation. Bruer said non-resident memberships are an important revenue source for both of Ballwin’s popular facilities but that resident memberships remain considerably greater in number. The Pointe and North Pointe offer a combined membership known as Pointe + and those rates also will increase an average of about 9 percent under the proposed schedule. Both The Point and Point + memberships will continue to offer the option of having a credit card debited monthly to pay for the total cost. That service requires a yearly activation fee and a small service charge for each payment.

Ballwin budget to see few changes in 2014 By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net Ballwin’s city government leaders are not looking for any dramatic changes to the 2014 budget, either in revenue sources or in projected expenditures. That conclusion came from a budget work session Oct. 14. City Administrator Robert Kuntz said he expects revenues to increase slightly in 2014. The biggest sources of income are sales tax receipts, public utility fees, and income from various community programs. Those three account for 38, 21 and 15 percent, respectively, of Ballwin’s revenues. Difficult to predict is the impact of weather factors on both income and expenditures. For example, last year’s mild winter meant lower outlays for snow removal and road salt applications. Similarly, 2012’s early spring and warmer-thanusual summer temperatures boosted golf course receipts and income from the North

Pointe swimming pool complex. This year, a wetter spring and summer and more moderate temperatures meant a decline in those income sources, and no one knows what conditions the coming winter will bring. Ballwin officials are looking at a variety of capital expenditure possibilities during the 2014-18 period, and preliminary estimates put the cost of these projects at some $12 million. While Ballwin can use some of its financial reserves to help pay those costs, Alderman Frank Fleming (Ward 3) noted it was clear to him that the city will reach a point when there isn’t enough money to pay for everything. No one disputed that, but Kuntz noted many aspects of the capital projects remain tentative. The Board still has the authority to decide when or if those projects should be pursued and how they should be paid for, he said. Ballwin’s financial reserves are projected at $7.1 million at the end of the year.

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Monarch Board acts to protect directors from liability By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net The Monarch Fire Protection District Board has acquired directors and officers liability insurance to protect individual directors more fully if they are sued due to actions they take in connection with their official duties. The Board thought it had adequate coverage, but that view changed when three command officers sued Monarch and two of its directors as individuals after the Board voted to fire them in the wake of a discrimination lawsuit decision that went against Monarch. The officers had been named in that legal action and directors Kim Evans and Steve Swyers voted to terminate them when a Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision supporting the plaintiffs’ claims. The officers’ lawsuit was dismissed earlier this year, but their attorney has asked the judge to reconsider that action and also has appealed the ruling. What Monarch directors realized as that lawsuit progressed was that the then-existing coverage was more limited when it came to coverage of directors named as individuals in a lawsuit, as opposed to the district as a whole. Insurance for individual directors and

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Monarch Fire Protection District is taking steps to make sure it is following its own advice and requirements about having an operable sprinkler system. At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Monarch Board approved a bid from Fire Tech LLC, to install a new sprinkler system in the attic of its administration building on Olive Street Road. The new installation will replace much older equipment that has malfunctioned recently and caused water damage in the structure. The estimated cost of rehabbing the existing system to avoid future incidents was so high that Monarch staff recommended a complete replacement with up-to-date and more trouble-free equipment. With a bid of $115,352, Fire Tech was the low bidder on the project. Work is expected to begin soon.

officers to protect their personal assets in the event of a lawsuit is common in the business world. Many, if not most boards of public agencies also have such coverage. The standard advice, echoed by local lawyers, is that no one should serve on a board of directors unless they are covered by insurance that protects them if any lawsuit is filed and they are named individually. Monarch has been pursuing the issue for a couple of months and had put a priority on correcting what directors had concluded was inadequate coverage. Robin Harris, now the Board president,

was not named in the officers’ lawsuit because he was out of town when Evans and Swyers voted to fire them. However, Harris, Swyers and new director Jane Cunningham all approved adding the D&O coverage. “Every time we meet and take action on any issue we theoretically are putting ourselves at risk of being sued,” Harris said. “This simply was something that needed to be corrected as soon as possible.” A check paying for the coverage had been prepared, and on Oct. 14, after receiving Board approval, was given to representatives

of the Smith McGehee insurance firm so the policy could go into effect immediately. The policy does not apply to the officers’ lawsuit, which was filed almost two years ago. Although Monarch had contacted a number of other insurance firms, only Smith McGehee submitted a “timely and actual policy proposal,” Harris said to explain why the Board had not sought bids on the new coverage. The insurance provides coverage up to $5 million with a $100,000 deductible and a yearly premium of $146,000.

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By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Walmart once again has confirmed that it no longer wishes to proceed with development in the city of Ellisville. The city had requested a definitive answer from Walmart on whether or not the retailer wanted to proceed with the Ellisville project, and on Oct. 14, it received it in the form of an open letter to the city. According to Mayor Adam Paul, the answer mirrored Walmart’s original response from early September, when the company stated it no longer wanted to move forward with the project. Paul said that he thought Walmart’s decision to stick to their original statement was honorable.

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“I thank Walmart for sticking by their guns in deciding to withdraw from the Ellisville project,” Paul said. On Sept. 24, the Council held a public hearing, in which representatives from Walmart’s developer for the project, the Sansone Group, had argued for their claim to the conditional use permit that Ellisville had issued them. Following that meeting, Sansone representatives said Walmart was recommitted to the Ellisville development. However, there were no Walmart representatives present at that meeting, and the statement made by Sansone was never confirmed by the company. Paul said, given Walmart’s position, he believes the Walmart project is finally over.

“They never once confirmed that they were truly on board again with the city, hence the reason why the city requested a yes or no definitive answer,” Paul said. “Quite frankly, I think it is safe at this point to say that the Sansone/Walmart project is dead.” In a statement to West Newsmagazine, Anne Hatfield, Walmart’s director of communications, said, “We continue to believe a new Walmart would contribute toward the economic health of Ellisville but unfortunately we were not able to come to terms for this project.” Ellisville resident Elizabeth Schmidt said she is happy to finally have a definitive answer. “I’m glad that Walmart finally made a definitive statement. I just wonder what took them so long,” she said. Schmidt lives in the Clarkchester Apartments complex, which stands on the proposed location for the Walmart. The uncertainty of the apartments’ future has changed the community, according to Schmidt. “It’s been quite a roller coaster ride,” Schmidt said. “We’ve lost a lot of long-term tenants, some had been there more than a decade, so the character of the place has changed.” Barbara Ellebrecht, whose family owns property in the Clarkchester complex, said that the uncertainty of the Walmart project’s

direction made running her business difficult. “It is extremely difficult to make business decisions concerning the homes of tenants when you do not know whether an apartment building will still be yours a day, a week, a month or years from now,” Ellebrecht said. Councilmember Gary Voss (District 1) said he’s satisfied with the outcome; however, he said that the situation’s resolution had not left a clear victor. “I don’t want to say we won,” Voss said. “I think everybody lost in this deal.” Paul, who has fought the Walmart project since his election into office, said he feels the development has been a dark cloud hanging over the city. With Walmart’s confirmation of their intent to leave the Ellisville project, Paul said that cloud is dissipating. “Our people our amazing, they stick by each other’s sides. Our residents are dedicated, motivated and interested in what’s happening in the community,” Paul said. He added that the Council is “really starting to mesh.” “I think the Council is really starting to find its stride and work together,” he said. “I’m looking forward to really getting a chance to move this city forward in a positive way.”

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courts and is an active area for children, Thomas said. Keep Kids Alive Zones carry higher fines for speeding and other moving traffic violations, up to a maximum of $1,000. Signs indicating that level of potential fine are often a speeding deterrent in themselves, Thomas said. Radar enforcement would also be done after signs are installed, he noted. If the new stop signs and Keep Kids Alive Zone are approved, the city would do more speed surveys to see if they prove effective. If not, the city could later consider the possibility of installing speed cushions – several small speed bumps, installed with spaces between them across the width of a road – on Prospector Ridge, as the city has done on Green Pines Drive and Forest Leaf Parkway, Thomas said. He added that the city could also consider installing a center traffic calming island or curb bump-outs on Prospector Ridge. While Councilmember Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) said she wondered if simply increasing monitoring of speeds by police could prove more effective than the stop signs and Keep Kids Alive Zone, Thomas said police are limited in the amount of time they can stake out the road. “Let’s try this first step and see where it goes,” said Councilmember Katie Dodwell (Ward 4).

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National recognition for newspapers Both the Marquette Messenger and Lafayette Image are finalists for National Pacemaker awards. Students involved with the school papers will be going to Boston in November to receive their award and attend the national JEA/NSPA fall convention. Lafayette Image publication advisor Nancy Smith said, “I’m very proud that the hard work of the Image staff has been recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association. The students do an amazing job with the student newspaper and online publication and being selected as a Finalist in the Pacemaker competition is really an honor. It will be really fun to attend the award ceremony in Boston, and we’ll keep our fingers crossed that we bring home the big award.” Marquette Messenger publication advisor Emily Jorgensen said, “I’m extremely proud of my staff. They accomplish everything professional publication staffs accomplish, but unlike a professional reporter, they are in classes all day as well as sports and other organizations. I always tell them they can do anything a professional journalist can do and they have proven that is true. They are truly amazing. Many of my students start out on staff as second semester freshmen and stick with it until graduation, so I’m lucky because I

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Safety Day at Bellerive Elementary goes over with a bang – and a sizzle By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Some unfortunate hot dogs were among the most memorable, and shortest-lived, featured performers at the Parkway School District’s first-ever Progressive Agriculture Safety Day, held Oct. 3 at Bellerive Elementary School. The event was held for fourth-graders from Bellerive and those visiting from Craig Elementary School. Willie Mannings and Rich Naes, both with Ameren Missouri, showed youngsters clustered around them what happens to a hot dog placed next to a live electrical wire on a simulator. “They burned the hot dog with the power line – I liked watching that, because it just caught on fire, turning red and blue,” said Duncan Bertier, 9, from Bellerive. “I really learned to keep your distance from any downed power line.” Mannings told youngsters that anyone seeing a downed electrical wire should call 911 right away. “We want to get the kids’ attention and shock them into the reality of the dangers of touching a downed line – but not shock them literally,” Mannings said. Jami DeBosch, principal at Bellerive, said that about 120 students took part in Safety Day, which featured demonstration stations inside and outside the school on first aid and safety precautions in regard to fire, electricity, firearms, chemicals, bicycles, water, sun and roads. At the bicycle safety station, for instance, students were fitted with their own bike helmet, and a presenter compared the difference between dropping a melon without a helmet to dropping a melon with a helmet on. “The purpose of Safety Day is to teach students to make healthy, safe choices in dealing with everyday dangers, providing one-stop shopping for the children,” DeBosch said.

“The event was targeted to fourth-graders because it most aligned to their curriculum.” Melissa Biehl, librarian at Bellerive, called the event “an awesome, great idea, to tailor this event to the needs of Parkway students.” Students heard from motivational speaker John O’Leary, who had been severely burned playing with gasoline when he was a fourth-grader. The event was sponsored by Bunge North America, among others, which donated the bike helmets and raised $15,000 to put the event on. Some of the parents at Bellerive and Craig work for Bunge, which has offices in the Westport area, said Katie DeClue, Bellerive assistant principal. Katie Bauer, communications manager/ international relations with Bunge, said her company was happy to support the event, “because a commitment to safety is reflective of our goal of eliminating safety incidents for our own employees.” Children attending demonstrations came away with other free items like water bottles, binoculars, safety supplies like bandaids, and more. Anjola Ola, 9, a Bellerive student, said she enjoyed the chemistry demonstration. “They tested you to see if you knew the difference between something you can safely put in your mouth and something that could make you sick, like Windex or taking too much aspirin,” she said. Ola also enjoyed the Ameren demonstration. “They said the reason birds can sit on electrical lines and not get hurt is because they’re not attached to the ground, but we could get shocked if we touched a wire because we’d be standing on the ground and electricity flows through the ground,” she said. “My favorite exhibit was about bicycles, because I got a helmet and other stuff in addition to all the information about safety,” said 9-year-old Craig student Kushal Patel.

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District tennis champs Lafayette, Parkway Central, Westminster Christian Academy, St. Joseph’s Academy and Incarnate Word Academy have won their district tennis tournaments. In Class 2, District 2, top-seeded Lafayette defeated Marquette 5-1 to win the title. In the semifinal, the Lancers blanked Parkway South 5-0. Marquette topped Eureka 5-0 to advance to the title match. In Class 2, District 4, top-seeded St.

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rounds and put together a good score.” It was the first time for Tichenor to win the conference crown. She was 12th last year. It took two holes to produce the winner with Schaper. “Her first tee shot went into the water but she rebounded well with a good approach shot and then nailed a 20-foot bogey putt,” Spencer said. “Courtney also bogeyed to force a second playoff hole where Allison made par and Courtney bogeyed. It was an exciting finish; both girls had excellent rounds.” Spencer was proud of her other girls as well. “We are a deep team and this was truly a team effort,” Spencer said.

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ben said. “We were tied for first last year (with Rockwood Summit) but took second because of the fifth player’s score being the tiebreaker. The girls did play well at Crescent. We thought if we played fairly well, that we would be able to win, but we knew it would be close.” Goldenstein, a senior who has committed to play at Memphis, captured the medalist honor for the second consecutive year. “Emily Goldenstein did excellent,” Sachtleben said. “She was over on her first nine and was able to make up a few strokes on the next nine she played and get it back to only one over par. She started the year off with a 68, 3 under par, at the Rockwood Summit Tournament at The Falls. “She has been named for the second year in a row as the Suburban Conference Player of the Year.” No. 2 golfer Rebecca Su shot an 85. “She felt she could have done a little better, but an 85 is excellent since this is a course we don’t play very often,” Sachtleben said. “Freshman Mia Walton did very well with an 88. It was her first time this year to be in the 80s so we were very happy. Senior Polly Barclay also came in with a 96 to help the team score.”

High school boys soccer De Smet Jesuit won the Gateway City Soccer Classic Bracket B tournament that was held at De Smet. The Spartans won the championship with a 3-1 victory over Vianney, a fellow Metro Catholic Conference rival. Striker Kaleb Jackson recorded a hat trick for De Smet. De Smet Jesuit beat Legend (Colo.) 4-0 and then thumped Belleville (Ill.) West 6-2 before meeting Vianney. The tournament, which is considered the biggest and best in the nation, featured four bracket-style tournaments and four roundrobin showcases that included 54 teams from both coasts and the Midwest.

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SPORTS BRIEFS, from page 27 A two-sport athlete at EIU, Berra plays baseball in the spring. ••• Brandon Shepherd, another Parkway Central graduate, is playing well at Oklahoma State. A sophomore wide receiver, Shepherd was averaging 14.4 yards a catch at presstime, which is second best on the team. He had heavy recruiting interest with some of his reported scholarship offers coming from Illinois, Iowa, Kansas State and Missouri before he chose Oklahoma State. As a senior at Parkway Central, Shepherd had 47 catches for 818 yards with 21 receiving touchdowns, five rushing touchdowns and two scores in the return game. He also had 56 tackles on defense with three interceptions and a fumble recovery.

MAC Tourney champs The Fulton School at St. Albans Eagles varsity soccer team took home the MAC Conference Tournament Championship in emphatic style, winning two games on the day with a combined 10-5 scoreline. The No. 1 tournament-seeded Eagles first defeated Thomas Jefferson 4-3 in the 10 a.m. game on goals from junior captain Brendan Shine, junior Paul Hofstetter and sophomore Alex Xue.

A showdown between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds saw the Eagles trailing 0-2 within 15 minutes to Eagle Ridge, but The Fulton School evened things up before halftime and went on to score four unanswered goals in a 6-2 win for the first tournament championship in school history. Junior Alec Loyd, Hofstetter and Shine scored in the championship, lifting the Eagles to 13-0. Hofstetter, Jack Rawlins and Shine were nominated to the 2013 MAC All-Conference Team. In addition, Shine and Hofstetter received maximum points, voted by MAC coaches, to share the Player of the Year award.

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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Lafayette’s first-year diving coach Julia Pierce wants her divers to be “Tonka Tough” and sophomore Matt McCool certainly fits the bill. “My saying is ‘Tonka Tough,’ – dig deeper and deeper yet and give it your very best,” Pierce said. “And these boys do with a smile and sometimes a smack. Ouch.” The 5-foot-9, 150-pound McCool is a newcomer at Lafayette. He became a Lancer when his family moved here in August. He comes from a Philadelphia suburb and has been diving about three years. “Up until July of this year, I was a competitive gymnast,” McCool said. “I joined a community summer league three summers ago. I joined a JO (Junior Olympic) diving program in January of this year. It seemed like a natural progression from gymnastics.” Pierce said being a gymnast has helped his diving. “Matt came to us with great skills and was a former level 10 gymnast,” Pierce said. “He certainly has a lot of space to grow and expand as he has only been diving three short years and has gymnastics habits.” Diving is a sport that is mentally, physically, emotionally and psychologically tough. When you are on the diving board, you have to block everything out and focus. Although it is just one event in a swim meet, Lafayette head coach Todd Gabel appreciates what it brings to the sport. “Diving is important because it ... counts for

16 points and if you do not have divers and the other team has three then you start the meet down by 13 points,” Gabel said. “At conference, if all other teams have four divers, you are down even more to all the teams. “Diving is overlooked because it is only one event and swimming has the rest.” Pierce agreed. “Even though swimming and diving share the same water, we are two different sports but are important for each other because diving is just one small part of a larger aspect of an entire swim meet,” Pierce said. “Our goal as divers is to do well individually but to earn as many points possible for our swimming boys’ or girls’ program.” Certainly, McCool is doing his best to elevate it. He qualified for the state meet in his first event this year. He also won first place in his first four meets against Parkway Central, St. Louis University High, Ladue and Chaminade. McCool is modest about his accomplishments. “I’ve been doing pretty well so far,” he said. “I was excited to make state in the first meet. Our dive team placed first at the Marquette relays. I tied my personal best at 249 for six dives.” Pierce is impressed with McCool’s performances. “He has natural athletic ability, beautiful form and the ability to ride the board well,” Pierce said. “He has been very consistent hitting around 245 to 247 points on most six-dive meets.” McCool said he likes Pierce and Gabel as his coaches. “Julia is such a high-energy coach. She’s really enthusiastic,” McCool said. “Todd, even though he coaches the swim team, is really supportive as well.” Each diver has certain dives to perform at each meet. He also has to select some dives, too. “I think I do my voluntary dives better than my required ones,” McCool said. “I’m not sure why.” Pierce said that is not unusual at all. “We are still working on dives. Like life, we are all a work in progress,” Pierce said. “I want him to be happy with his diving.” McCool has some goals left for the season. The Suburban West Conference meet is Nov. 7-8. “I really want to break my personal best score and maybe add an inward 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 dive,” McCool said. The state meet will be held Nov. 15-16. McCool is looking forward to competing. “It’s really exciting to be competing with Missouri’s best divers,” said McCool, who said he would like to dive in college. “I would love to place top five.”

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VIP$22 Reg $27

Holiday Boutique

Elves Workshop

Tuesday & Thursday

Saturday

Pointe Swim Lessons

Disco Swim

Trip includes a tour of the Stone Hill Winery and tasting, lunch as the Concert Hall, followed by a visit to Hermann’s historic rotunda in City park to view Christmas tablescapes, a stop at the St. John’s rectory to see more than 95 elaborately decorated Christmas trees and finally a tour of the Waurst Haus before heading back to Ballwin.

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. VIP $65 Reg $70

Hermann Holiday Tour Wednesday, Dec 11

3 person 18 hole scramble Ballwin Golf Course

Special Events

Turkey Bowl Golf Tournament November 9 10:00 a.m. $165 per team

VIP $49 Reg $59

Ages: 4-10 The Pointe Dec 13 Fri 5 - 9:45 p.m. Drop your children off at The Pointe for some holiday fun, gift making and wrapping. Children will leave with wrapped gifts for their loved ones along with some great memories. Pizza and drink will be provided.

Ages: All The Pointe Dec 7 Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Come take a picture with Santa and enjoy holiday cheer and activities. FREE crafts for kids, and complimentary refreshments. Drop the children off in our Elves Workshop as you go shopping at the holiday boutique.

Ages: 21 and up Ballwin Golf Club Nov 22 Fri Teams consist of eight. Bring your own snacks. Beer and soda is provided. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia at 7 p.m.

VIP/Reg $160/table

Trivia Night

November 14 Thur* 3 - 7 p.m. *$5/admission November 15 Fri 8 - 5:30 p.m. Free November 16 Sat 8 - 2 p.m. Free Proceeds will benefit the old Ballwin School House.

Ballwin Historical Commission Used Book and Bake Sale The Pointe

Ages: All Ages The Pointe Oct 30 Wed 1 - 5 p.m. Check out products and services of local health care providers. $25 Flu shots will be administered from 3 - 5 p.m.

Health and Wellness Day

Special Events

The Pointe

Ages: 8 and up The Pointe Jan 18 or 19 Sat or Sun 7:00 a.m. Each participant will complete a 15 minute treadmill run, 15 minute Spinner bike, and 10 minute swim in that order. Distance for each participant is calculated to determine the top finishers. Participants can choose to compete on Saturday or Sunday.

Upside Down Indoor Triathlon VIP/Reg $25

Challenge yourself and your friends to finish high in the Ballwin Race Series standings. The series offers a variety of races to challenge your all around abilities. All race participants receive participation points regardless of their placement. Race series points are divided into male and female categories.

2014 Ballwin Race Series

Last race of the 2013 series

Ages: 7 and up The Wolf Public House Nov 8 Fri 11:00 p.m. Come howl at the moon with us for the 2013 Midnight Howl Run/Walk. Pre-registration deadline is October 22. Registration received after October 22 or on race day is $30.

Midnight Howl 5K Run/Walk VIP/Reg $25

Special Events

• Discounted Personal Training Packages • 30 day Student Memberships • 13 months for the price of 12 on annual memberships

December

2013 Ballwin Race Series

• 20 Visit Swipe Cards - 22 visits for the price of 20 • Personal Training Discount Packages • Black Friday Special - Activation fee waived on Pointe debit memberships • 13 months for the price of 12 on annual memberships

November

The Pointe at Ballwin Commons Membership Specials

VIP: Ballwin residents with a current Recreation ID card or current Pointe members Regular: Anyone without a membership or valid ID card Look for additional programming on our website www.ballwin.mo.us

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Ballwin Parks and Recreation

Sat 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Activities

VIP $10 Reg $12

VIP/Reg $13

Running Clinics

VIP/Reg $6

VIP $35 Reg $40

VIP $125 Reg $135

Bowl-tastic Youth Trip

Volleyball League Coed

Ages: 16 and up The Pointe Nov 1 - Jan 17 Fri 7 - 9:30 p.m. Matches will consist of three games with a one hour time limit. Each team will be scheduled for eight matches and a playoff.

Ages: 11 - 14 Meet at The Pointe Nov 1 Fri 10:00 - 3:00 pm. Join us as we head to Brunswick Zone! The trip will include bowling, shoe rental and lunch.

Ages: 21 and up Wed 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Oct 30 Nov 6, 20 Dec 4, 18 Jan 15, 29 The Pointe Join us for lunch, BINGO and prizes! We will play six rounds of Bingo followed by lunch and dessert, and then, play six more. Pre-register by the Sunday prior to the program to avoid a $2 late fee. Doors open at 10:45am.

Ages: 16 and up The Pointe Oct 29 - May 27 Tue 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring a partner or come and make new friends, however this is not a beginning bridge forum. Coffee donations will be accepted.

Lunch and Bingo

6:30-8:00 p.m.

VIP/Reg Free

Tue

Mon

Bridge Club

Oct 29

Good Form Running

Oct 28

Running 101

Ages: 9 and up The Pointe Big River Running Company will be presenting clinics on Good Form Running and Running 101. The objective is to provide the necessary tools to run easier, faster and injury free.

Ages: 7-12 Fri The Pointe Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 20, Jan 31, Feb 28 6:00-9:45 p.m. NO PARENTS ALLOWED! We will have a blast playing games, doing crafts and swimming. Pizza and drinks will be provided as a snack. Pre-registration is required.

Kid’s Night Out

Ages: 55 and up Ballwin Golf Course Oct 28 - May 19 Mon 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (LOAP) If your 55 and older and interested in making new friends, hearing great speakers, going on exciting day trips, playing Bingo or cards come join the fun October through May on the second and fourth Mondays of the month starting at 10:00 a.m. Free coffee, tea, soda, and desserts are provided, bring a sack lunch.

Lafayette Older Adults Program $2

VIP $41 Reg $49

VIP/Reg $20

VIP $35 Reg $40

VIP $54 Reg $78

Ages: 6 and up The Pointe Nov 6 - Dec 18 Wed Taekwondo students learn respect, responsibility, and discipline in addition to basic hand and foot techniques. A uniform is purchased from the instructor- $35. Beginner 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Intermediate 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Taekwondo

Ages: 3-5 The Pointe Nov 6 - Dec 11 Wed 6:00-7:00 p.m. This is an age appropriate sports program. Parent and child work together to learn the basic skills of the sport.

Start Smart Basketball

Ages: 7-10 The Pointe Ages: 10-15 Wed 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Nov 6 - 20 Dec 4 - 18 Jan 8 - 29 Feb 5 - 26 This program provides home school students the opportunity to participate in sports, fitness, health and wellness. Monthly fees vary based on the number of weeks. A $5 discount is available for each additional child if you register two or more from the same household.

Homeschool P.E.

Ages: 6-9 The Pointe Nov 5 - Dec 10 Tue 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This exciting basketball program will take children 6-9 years olds through the fundamentals of shooting, passing and dribbling through fun games and activities.

Little Hoops Instructional VIP $45 Reg $50

Ages: 5-18 The Pointe Indoor Pool Nov 4 - 27 Mon & Wed 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dec 2 - 30 Jan 8 - 29 Feb 3 - 26 This non-competitive swim program offers swimmers the ability to expand their swimming skills, refine their strokes, and stay in shape. The program is designed for swimmers that can already swim on their own using at least a freestyle stroke for 25 yards.

Swim Club Practice

VIP $10 Reg $12

Learn to play Future Stars Jan 8 - Feb 12 Junior Beginner Jan 7 - Feb 11

Tennis

Tue

Wed

VIP $45 Reg $50 The Pointe Gymnasium Ages 4 - 6 6 - 7 p.m. Ages: 7 - 10 6 - 7 p.m.

Ages: All The Pointe Indoor Pool Dec 27 Fri 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Looking for current and past swim team members, come out and enjoy an evening of camaraderie with current and former swim team members. If you are interested in the 2014 season join the fun and meet members and coaches. Parents are free.

Swim Team Reunion Party VIP/Reg $4

VIP $140 Reg $165

Dec 13 - 22 Times Vary Mar 28 - Apr 6 Times Vary This course will cover the skills and knowledge needed to obtain a certification as an American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard. Must be 15 by the last day of class and pass a pre-requisite skill assessment. Held at The Pointe.

Red Cross Lifeguarding

VIP $4 Reg $6

Ages: 2-5 The Pointe Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 Thurs 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Your toddler will enjoy a variety of activities, stories, crafts, and visits from special guests. Pre-registration is required and parents must be present during the activity.

Toddler Get Together

Ages: 7 - 11 Fri The Pointe Nov 15 6:00 - 9:45 p.m. Need to get some holiday shopping done? Drop the kids off at The Pointe for a special Kid's Night Out. We will swim, eat pizza and end the night with gym time and a movie. Drinks and popcorn will also be provided.

Drop n Shop

Ages: 18 and up Tues 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Nov 12 - Dec 3 Dec 10 - 31 The Pointe Jan 7 - 18 Feb 4 - 25 Join Chrystal Jackson as she brings out the unique artist in you. Bring any materials you have to the first class and we’ll discuss what is needed for the following classes.

Ages: 4-6 Mon The Pointe Nov 11 - Dec 16 Jan 6 - Feb 10 6:30-7:15 p.m. Children will get an introduction to gymnastics through fun activities that teach body control, agility, strength and balance.

VIP $129 Reg $149 Water Colors with Chrystal VIP $115 Reg $125

Ages: 14 and up The Pointe Nov 4 - Dec 19 M - Th 5:45 - 6:45 a.m. Jan 6 - Feb 13 Join us for this six week, 24-class bootcamp style class.

Ages: 18 and up The Pointe Nov 3 - Dec 29 Sun 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a seven game recreational season with playoff. Team registration only.

Basic Training

VIP $34 Reg $44

Activities

Membership specials Complimentary classes new member gifts refreshments

Saturday, January 11 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free Admission All Day

at Ballwin Commons Open House

VIP $340 Reg $370 Tumbling Tykes

Activities

Come and boogie down at The Pointe indoor pool with disco lights and music. Games and activities will take you back to the 70’s. So hustle yourself to the The Pointe and sign up for the Disco Swim.

VIP $4 Reg $5 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Jan 3

Men's Basketball League

For private swim lessons, please visit The Pointe’s Welcome Desk for details.

Ages 3 - 6 Tadpoles 4:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Clownfish 5:15 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Stingray 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Ages 7 - 16 4:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Tadpoles Clownfish 5:15 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Stingray 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Baracuda *Baracuda swim level is not available Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Seahorses

Tues & Thurs 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Parent/Child

Jan 11 - Mar 1 Mar 29 - May 17

Mar 25 - Apr 17

Dec 3 - Dec 19 Jan 7 - Jan 30 Feb 11 - Mar 6

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Private School Resources

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Open House November 22 9:00am

Ranked in the Top 10% of Christian Schools in America

12928 Ladue Road St. Louis, Mo 63141

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Open House Schedule Wednesday, November 6th 3:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday, January 26th 12:00 - 2:00 PM Sunday, February 9th 1:00 - 3:00 PM Shadow a Lutheran High Student ANYTIME! +Be

a part of 3 State Championships (2012-13) +Be a part of a 25.6 average ACT (Class of 2013) +Be a part of the Body of Christ +Be a part of excellence at . . .

Lutheran High School

Andrews Academy 888 North Mason Road • Creve Coeur (314) 878-1883 www.andrewsacademy.com Joe Patterson, Head of School A traditional, private elementary school dedicated to creating a learning environment where imagination and creativity are inspired and academic challenges are met. Andrews emphasizes basic academic skills – mathematics, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, science, and social studies – while maintaining a broad range of specialized programs in the disciplines of art, computer science, library, music, Spanish, physical education and performing arts. Their objective is to encourage maximum intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of each child on a personalized basis. They welcome each child as a unique individual and strive to foster self-confidence, self-discipline, independent initiative for learning, consideration for others, and accountability or one’s own actions. Call to schedule a tour or obtain additional information.

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Chesterfield Montessori School 1400 Ladue Road • Chesterfield (314) 469-7150 • www.chesterfieldmontessori.org Anita Chastain, Head of the School Founded in 1981, Chesterfield Montessori School offers authentic Montessori programs from toddlers (from age 16 months) through Grade 8. CMS is a non-profit private school accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), which was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori. The school is situated on a five-acre campus in Chesterfield, with an award-winning building, playgrounds, a swimming pool, two tennis courts and a children’s garden. Students come from many countries and diverse backgrounds. Most importantly, Montessori educators recognize Chesterfield Montessori School as one of the finest schools in the United States. Please visit their website for more information.

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Crossroads College Prep 500 DeBaliviere Avenue • St. Louis (314) 367-8085 www.crossroadscollegeprep.org Clark Daggett, Head of School Crossroads College Prep: an academically challenging curriculum cultivating empathy, imagination, critical thinking, and social responsibility in students. All 43 members of the Class of 2013 received merit-based college scholarships totaling more than $8 million. Visit our Open House on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Be a scholar athlete. Be a research scientist. Be an artist. Be a chess master. Be a success in college. Be someone who makes a difference in the world. Be it all. Be Yourself!

Open HOuse: sunDAY, OctOBeR 27 1-4 pm 5100 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 ~ (636) 928-5100 www.lutheranhighstcharles.com

Grades 7-12 • Near Wash U. & SLU 314-367-8085 www.crossroadscollegeprep.org

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P rivate S chool R esources John F. Kennedy Catholic High School 500 Woods Mill Road • Manchester (636) 227-5900 • www.kennedycatholic.net Father Bob Suit, President Mary Hey, Principal

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Private School Education for Children Ages 3 through 8th grade. A balanced education with a Biblical perspective.

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is the only co-educational Catholic high school in West County. Kennedy Catholic offers a college preparatory curriculum for students across the learning spectrum. Students are afforded the opportunity to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially while achieving leadership positions in cocurriculars and excelling in both the arts and athletics. Classroom teaching is enhanced with full integration of technology via laptops and software. Community, Excellence, Compassion . . . Kennedy Catholic. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.

Join us tor the upcoming Open House to see the difference a Christian education can make

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Kirk Day School 12928 Ladue Road • St. Louis (314) 434-4349 www.kirkdayschool.org Sue Pitzer, Head of School Ranked in the top 10% of Christian schools in America, Kirk Day School has been preparing elementary students for the academic rigors of college preparatory high schools since 1992. KDS grows graduates who excel academically, participate actively, and engage the world for Christ. The curriculum meets the educational goals of each student, including the academically gifted, who are challenged through individualized instruction that addresses every student’s unique needs for an accelerated and dynamic learning program. Children, ages 3 through 6th grade, also experience the benefits of small classes and a wide variety of extracurricular activities in athletics, technology, and the arts, all in the context of a warm and diverse community in which each person is respected and valued. Stop by the KDS Open Houses on Friday, November 22, 9:0011:30 a.m. and January 24, 9:00-11:30 a.m., or visit them at www.kirkdayschool.org

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Open House: November 7th at 7:00pm twinoakschristianschool.org

phone: 636-861-1901

Twin Oaks Christian School 1230 Big Bend Road Twin Oaks, MO 63021

OUR FOCUS: your child

Living Water Academy 17770 Mueller Road • Wildwood (636) 821-2308 • www.LivingWaterAcademy.com Thomas Keller, Head of School Founded in 2005, Living Water Academy (LWA) partners with parents to nurture Christlike character in their students, preparing them to be spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally ready to impact the world for Jesus Christ. LWA’s Christ-centered curriculum takes His love beyond the chapel and directly into their preschool through 8th grade classrooms, incorporating Christ’s love and learnings into every subject. Their curriculum includes proven learning programs that prepare students for success in high school and beyond. Additionally, their “beyond the classroom” opportunities offer a variety of classes at every grade level to stretch the body as well as the mind.

Authentic Montessori Education Accredited by Association Montessori Internationale

chesterfield montessori school passion for learning; success for life

16 months – 8th grade www.chesterfieldmontessori.org 314.469.7150 14000 ladue road

FOR A TOUR AND INTERVIEW CALL 314.878.1883 Our students’ national test scores are consistent with acceptance requirements of prominent St. Louis secondary schools.

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A TRADITIONAL, PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • Average class size is 12-15 students • Personalized instruction JR. KINDEGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE • Advanced traditional curriculum Enrolling Through September 1st Birthdays • Music, Art, Spanish, Computer instruction 314.878.1883 • Public Speaking, K-6 888 North Mason Road • Physical Education and Interscholastic Sports Creve Coeur 63141 • Extended daycare hours available at no charge www.andrewsacademy.com • Financial assistance available

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P rivate S chool R esources Lutheran High School of St. Charles County 5100 Mexico Road • St. Peters (636) 928-5100 • www.lutheranhighstcharles.com Jon Bernhardt, Principal

age 4 through grade 6

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN INFO MORNING Wednesday, Nov. 13 9 a.m.

scan to request a brochure

Creve Coeur | 314-434-5877

www.rossmanschool.org

Educational Excellence for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Lutheran High School of St. Charles County is a 9th through 12th grade Christian, col lege preparatory institution whose mission focuses on the spiritual, academic, and per sonal growth of its students.The Lutheran Church has a long history of excellence in education and Lutheran High St. Charles builds on that tradition with teachers who demonstrate a passion for learning and serving. Lutheran High students score in the top 5% nationally on the ACT, and the class of 2013 had an average ACT score of a 25.6. Ninety-four percent of the student body is involved in some sort of extracurricular activity ranging from athletics, to fine arts, to different clubs that serve the St. Charles County Community.

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Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) 101 N. Warson Road • St. Louis (314) 995-7367 www.micds.org Lisa Lyle, Head of School MICDS, a college-prep, independent school, offers a challenging education that balances academics, athletics, arts and activities for students in grades junior kindergarten (age 4) through 12. With a student to teacher ratio of 8 to 1, small class sizes create a spirit of community and intellectual exchange. This spring a new state-of-the-art 80,000 squarefoot Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) building will be completed to ensure all MICDS students develop strong competencies in these critical disciplines. At MICDS, the mission is to help students discover their unique talents and calling, preparing them for higher education and a life of purpose and service as an engaged citizen of our ever-changing world. Call to schedule a visit today.

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

Schedule a shadow visit by calling 314-984-2882 Join us for Open House on Nov 3, 12-4pm

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

Come visit Living Water Academy and learn more about our Christ-centered, academically challenging, spiritually nurturing school where the educational experience is anything but common.

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

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Ursuline Academy 341 S. Sappington Road • St. Louis (314) 984-2800 • www.ursulinestl.org Dr. Tina Reichardt, President • Dr. Mark Michalski, Principal Founded in 1848, Ursuline Academy is a Catholic, college-prep high school for young women that is part of an international network of Ursuline Schools. As a nationally recognized school of excellence, UA provides a program for a range of college-bound learners so they may achieve their potential with faith life, academics, arts, athletics, leadership and community service. UA’s warm and welcoming environment encourages respect for the individual, high academic standards, global awareness and service to our worldwide community. The result of an Ursuline education is a confident young woman prepared for living and leading in a diverse world.

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• Academically-based Pre-K program for children 3-5 years old • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday full and half-day programs • Solid spiritual foundation based on traditional Catholic principles • Rigorous academic preparation for grades K-8 in a joyful, nurturing environment • Latin, Spanish, Art, Music & P.E. • Student/faculty ratio 9:1 To preach...the unsearchable riches of Christ.” (Ephesians 3:8)

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9:00-10:00am Tours • 10:00 - 11:00am Presentation and Q&A 500 Woodsmill Road • Manchester, MO 63011 KennedyCatholic.net • 636-227-5900

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Taking a break while studying Glacial Ecology in June are (from left) Isabel Cooper, Carmen Cancila, Alexis Bratton and Abigail Karandjeff.

Rockwood’s Trek and Travel program takes learning to the great outdoors geology, ecology, weather and plant and animal adaptations in one of the most biologically diverse and geologically unique areas of the country. “To get their feet wet and hands dirty,” said Kevin Zimmer, Trek and Travel program manager. “I like science-y stuff and going into the outdoors and meeting new people,” Crothers said. “You walk out the door and wildlife is everywhere. I also like the experience of being away from my parents – that’s fun. And each of the trips was really different, even though I’ve gone twice to the same place.” Crothers praised working with geothermal thermometers and other equipment while doing scientific experiments such as researching geysers and how they erupt. “My favorite part, at the end of each day, was writing in a journal about and reflecting on what we did,” she said. While in fifth grade at Pond Elementary School, Crothers also went on one of the five Smoky Mountains Adventure trips held from March through May each year; so did Rockwood Valley sixth-graders Alex Meuret and Matthew Jones, both 12. Alex TETON TREK For example, Nicole Crothers, an eighth- went on the Smoky Mountains trip while grader at Rockwood Valley Middle School at Chesterfield Elementary School. Matin Wildwood, has gone on a week-long thew went as a Babler Elementary School Teton Trek for the past two years, and is student. Both boys plan to go on the Teton planning to go a third time in June of 2014. Trek in 2014 as well. She and other students in sixth through Smoky Mountains Adventure eighth grade – including those not just in The Smoky Mountains Adventure allows Rockwood schools but others who attend private or parochial schools – head by bus Rockwood fifth-graders to travel to the to the Teton Science Schools in Jackson, Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Wyo., to explore Grand Teton National four days to explore the wilderness, search for wildlife, learn about the environment Park and Yellowstone National Park. The trip allows students to put their science skills in action as they learn about See TREK AND TRAVEL, page 44 By Mary Shapiro mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Rockwood School District’s Trek and Travel program helps kids trade the Internet for interacting with nature. Rockwood, for many years, has had a tradition of providing students with opportunities to connect learning from their classrooms to the outside world, said Mike Seppi, the district’s director of community education. But, as of the 2011-2012 school year, all district science adventure trips have come under the administration umbrella of the Rockwood Community Education department through the Babler Outdoor Education Center as part of a self-funded Trek and Travel program. Various trips, for kids in fourth through eighth grades, are designed to maximize learning through lessons experienced in the outdoors and aligned to district science curricula. “Our tag for Trek and Travel is, “taking learning to the trail,” to connect learning in the classroom to the outdoor environment and bring the curriculum to life,” Seppi said.

All events and programs are open to the community!

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Faith Woytus, 10 and a fifth-grader at Ellisville Elementary School, was among students who went on one of the Ozark Rocks trips that started last year. On those trips, fourth-grade students, each with a parent/guardian, travel – in either November or April – over two days to explore the features of the Ozark Mountain region. Places visited include Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. Like the Teton Trek, the trip is open to all fourth-grade students, including Rockwood kids and those who attend private or parochial schools within the district. The next trip is set for Nov. 9-10. Woytus went in April of this year with her dad, Marty. “The thing I enjoyed the most was being able to sleep in a tent, which was cold but really fun,” said Woytus, who hopes to go on the Smoky Mountains trip. “We both went on hikes and learned about different rocks and how they’re formed and about different kinds of plants in the Ozarks. It was great to be out in nature and not stuck in a classroom. And I thought it was cool to hang out with kids from other Rockwood schools.” All the trips are by charter bus and all are meant to cover a wide variety of school disciplines, Zimmer said. “While the main focus is science, kids also get involved in learning about geography, history, social science, English, jour-

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naling and even art,” he said. “We call the trips a sophisticated camping experience, an outdoor adventure for those who like to sleep inside and shower.” The number of kids going on each has varied over the years. Since community education began handling it, more than 500 fifth-graders have headed to the Smoky Mountains. “Other trips are designed to be smaller,” Seppi said. For example, the Ozark Rocks trip is limited to 50 people. This coming summer, there will be fewer than 48 kids on the Teton Trek. Teachers come along on the trips as chaperones. Fees vary, too, but are all-inclusive of food and transportation. The Ozark Rocks trip costs $299 per parent-child couple. The fee per child is $495 for the Smoky Mountains Adventure. For the Teton Trek, there are two price levels – $1,250 per child for the sixth-grade level, or $1,515 for the seventh- and eighth-grade levels. “There is fee assistance for lower income families who qualify,” Seppi said. “And, for the Smoky Mountains Adventure and Teton Trek, we can break the fee into installment payments to help make it more affordable for parents.” Registration for the Smoky Mountains Adventure, Teton Trek and Ozark Rocks trips is now open. For more information, call 7332016, or visit rockwood.k12.mo.us/bableroec. Seppi said he’s talking with science coordinators to identify trips that could expand the program to high school students, starting as early as 2015. And the district is looking at different regions of the country where students could go, Zimmer said. “We’d love to have kids have these new experiences every year they’re in school, so we’re trying to find affordable, impactful adventures,” Seppi said. “Even though we collect their electronic devices on the trips so kids can disconnect, they’re able to reconnect with the natural world and be invigorated.”

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That pilot was held in all north area schools including Bellerive, Craig, McKelvey and Ross elementary schools, Northeast Middle School and North High School. The pilot was actively promoted by students and very well received, Stockwell said. “Last spring, students again made their case for Parkway to continue efforts to go green,” he said. Lammers, Goldman and recent North High graduate Jacqueline Sotraidis (now a freshman at the University of Minnesota) told Parkway Superintendent Keith Marty and his leadership team about the need for Parkway to expand the program districtwide. “This year, Parkway is implementing a compostable lunch trays and the composting program to all schools,” Stockwell said. The trays and food are collected three times a week. “Again, this program will divert an additional 720 tons of material every year from landfills, nearly doubling Parkway’s program impact in one year.” He praised the team effort aided by students, teachers, principals, custodians and the sustainability and food services staffs. “I love the success of the program, seeing bins filled with recyclable trays that aren’t going into landfills,” said Goldman, 17. Lammers, 16, said she was pleased the program has done so well. “I’m shocked at how well students are responding, and teachers are even incorporating the program into their curriculum,” she said.

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According to the Department of Justice, St. Louis has been recognized as an “intense trafficking jurisdiction.” In addition, Kansas City and St. Louis are tied with Los Angeles and New York, not as a result of the number of victims, but because the Western District (Kansas City) was one of the first areas in the country to prosecute human trafficking cases and has been extremely aggressive in prosecuting those who advertise sex services online. The western side of the state isn’t alone. This year, the Eastern District of Missouri is increasing its efforts against the fight against human trafficking. The St. Louis County Police Department, St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Louis RESTeam (Rescue Service Team) are working together to serve victims and enhance the prosecution of human trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Missouri, after earning a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant, named the Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking, was established in 2010 and awarded to six applicant groups across the United States this year. “Trafficking is nothing new,” Kavanaugh said, “however, the identification and prosecution is. This grant has helped us train our personnel to teach them what to look for and to change perceptions, both in law enforcement and the public because the current perception is that women make the choice, which just isn’t the case more often than not.” Although trafficking often includes prostitution, it is important to understand that the victims, mostly girls ages 14-17, are forced and coerced into the situation and are therefore not prostitutes; by definition, they have been prostituted. The girls rarely take part in the exchange of money and rarely profit from the sale. “Over the last four years, my job is no

longer about catching the girls and putting them in jail,” Kavanaugh said. “Today, my job is about protecting the girls and arresting the traffickers that put them in the situation in the first place.” According to the Polaris Project, a leading organization in the global fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery, there is no one consistent face of a trafficker. Traffickers identified may include pimps, small families or businesses, looseknit decentralized criminal networks and international organized criminal syndicates. “In my view, the Internet has facilitated these crimes,” Mateja said. “Sites like Craigslist, Backpage and other social networking sites are where they look for vulnerable victims. These traffickers work differently than the pimps in the movies. They start online romantic relationships with victims and take total control of their lives from there.” In addition to leads his team gets locally, Mateja said the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sends his office hundreds of leads each year. Human trafficking is an enterprise that exists on the principles of supply and demand, and demand is high in both St. Louis County and St. Charles County. “Yesterday’s drug dealers are today’s Johns,” Kavanaugh said. “The punishment and fines for getting caught are much less severe than for dealing drugs. Not to mention, it is a lucrative business for them.”

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Prior to the enactment of the TVPA in 2000, there were no laws on the books to prosecute traffickers or aid trafficking victims. However, since its inception, many jurisdictions have started to prosecute human trafficking crimes. Since 2008, there have been 36 trafficking convictions in Missouri, and many more cases are on the books. But it’s not enough for law enforcement to be working on solutions. As the involvement of the AAUW indicates, West County residents can also play a role. “Talk to young people about what healthy relationships look like,” Malott said. “Also encourage healthy self-esteem. Traffickers focus on recruiting vulnerable women and girls. Many domestic sex trafficking victims I have worked with have been sexually molested in earlier youth and many do not have strong support systems although, that is not always the case.” According to Polaris Project, hundreds of thousands U.S. citizen minors are estimated to be at risk of commercial sexual exploitation. Finally, be observant. If you think you have come into contact with a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at (888) 3737888. The NHTRC can help you identify and coordinate with local organizations that protect and serve trafficking victims.

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••• The second annual Miles Against Melanoma Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Nov. 2 at St. Nicholas Family Life Center, 12550 S. 40 Drive in Creve Coeur. Trivia, raffles, beer, wine, soda and games are featured. Admission is $200 for a table of eight. Proceeds fund Miles Against Melanoma’s mission of fighting melanoma. Contact Erin Grieshaber at (314) 313-5879 or e_grieshaber@sbcglobal.net. ••• The fifth annual Midnight Howl 5K is at 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at The Wolf Public House, 15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin. Guests support the Endangered Wolf Center and earn Ballwin Race Series points. Pre-registration is recommended. Visit ballwin.mo.us. ••• The Barat Academy Trivia Night is at 6 p.m. (doors open) on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the school, 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield. Raffles, an auction, pull tabs and more also are featured. Admission is $20 per person/$200 per table of 10, and the winning team gets $200. To register, visit baratacademy.org. For more information, email jpprobst@baratacademy.org.

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19324 Deer Pointe Estates Dr. - Wildwood

1514 Pacland Place - Chesterfiled 1.5 story French Chateau on 5+/acres with private lake, 5 bd, 4 full & 2 half baths. Chef's delight kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960

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233 Herworth Drive

14361 Cedar Springs Dr.

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

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16847 Chesterfield Bluffs Cir. Breathtaking! From its lush 3+ acres to the interior stone walls. Hardwood floors are hand-crafted. Four gas fireplaces, turret-shaped library, two kitchens. Exquisite views! Catherine Shaw-Connely 636.346.4960 Melissa Miller at 636.346.9477

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655 Callaway Ridge Dr. - New Melle Wow this gorgeous 92+/- acre retreat is far enough away to get away from it all but close enough to St. Louis to go for a day. Access to Callaway Lake with private dock. 4 bd, 6 bath home, rec-sport court & much more! Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Tom Shaw Jr. 314-283-5064 17813 Edison Avenue, Suite 200 Chesterfield, MO 63005

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Equestrian Estate on 150+/-ac w/ 2 houses & 2 heated barns. Main house w/ 2 bd, 2 baths. Property includes 6 pastures, horse runs, trails & 1 ac pond. 50x50 2 story barn w/ 5-12x12 stalls plus a 80x50 barn. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Office:(636) 532-1922 Fax: (636) 532-0222 www.shawrealtors.com

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8816 Teaberry Ln.

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377 N. Taylor 3 S

St. Louis West End • $176,500 Lucerne Building, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, W/B Frpl, Updated Kitchen, Convenient to Metrolink

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1132 SARA MATHEWS LANE WILDWOOD Custom built ranch w/attention to detail thru out. Gorgeous 3 acre lot,4 car garage, inground pool. $1,175,000

214 FOX CHAPEL CLARKSON VALLEY Super fresh, updated 1.5 sty,located in Forest Hills Country Club. 1.7 ac. Endless privacy. $699,000

4500 HWY 109 EUREKA Charm is what you see when you pull in. 200 yd landscaped driveway to stone house & outbuildings. $695,000

4434 ST LOUIS ROCK ROAD VILLA RIDGE 4+BR, 4 ba, 2.5 story renovated brick farmhouse on 3.4ac with old two story wood barn and silo. $625,000

2733 HWY T LABADIE Renovated on 4.4ac with barn, lake, and gracious living. Res/Comm. Move in ready...3BR/2.5ba. $590,000

633 SPYGLASS SUMMIT DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Condo in The Mansions at Spyglass Summit. Impressive from when you open the front door. $575,000

1933 BUCKINGTON DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Charming 1.5 sty home with 5BR, 3.5ba, updated kitchen, main floor master, wood flrs, MFL. $479,900

19108 OLD LOGGING RD WILDWOOD Exceptional custom ranch on 3 acres. Open flr plan w/4,000 sq ft of fin living space. Vaulted GR. $469,900

2663 VALLEY ROAD WILDWOOD Looking for a large private lot? Updated 2sty home. 4BR, 3.5ba, fin W/O LL. Granite, SS appls. $359,900

655 VISTA HILLS COURT EUREKA Atrium ranch at The Legends Vista Glen. Lrg kitchen with island. 4BR, 3 full ba. 1st flr master ste. $259,000

904 OAKWOOD FARMS LANE BALLWIN 4BR, 2.5ba 2-sty home. Bright, open, spacious flr plan. Lovely wood flrs and all newer carpet. $225,000

400 STEPHANIE LANE BALLWIN Charming Cape Cod-like home. 4BR/2ba/2car gar, huge fenced backyard. Gleaming wood flrs. FP. $185,000

New Construction LAFAYETTE CROSSING (WILDWOOD) Custom Homes from the $1,200,000s on 3 ac estate lots. Private streets. New Homes Division. MANORS AT THE ENCLAVES OF CHERRY HILLS (WILDWOOD) New Homes on 1/2 ac lots from the $600,000s. New Homes Division - MLS#12032829

Residential 1522 BUCKHURST CT (BALLWIN) Impeccably maintained 4BR, 2 sty, desirable open flr plan on private lot. $298,000 819 WOODSIDE TRAILS DR (BALLWIN) Great ranch condo with 3BR, 3 full bath, 2 car gar. Fin W/O LL. $225,000 1049 CARMAN RD (BALLWIN) Tri-level 2 BR home on almost 1.5 acres, large rooms, walk-out lower level. $189,900 16944 RIVERDALE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Magnificent custom 1.5 sty on wonderful lot. Extensive millwork. Kitchen adjoins 2 sty great rm w/see thru FP. $979,900 1800 ASTON WAY (CHESTERFIELD) Beyond spectacular, stunning 2sty w/pool, cul-de-sac lot backing to trees. $839,900 1201 BONHOMME BRANCH CT (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed 1.5 sty. Heated in-ground pool. 2sty GR.$829,900 759 STONEBLUFF CT (CHESTERFIELD) Stunning villa, gracious foyer w/wood flrs, coffered ceiling, dining rm. $599,900 14090 CONWAY RD (CHESTERFIELD) Charming 2 sty on lovely park-like lot backs to pond. Gracious foyer. $398,500 737 STONE MEADOW DR (CHESTERFIELD) Elegant great room villa - 3BR, 3 full ba, valted ceilings. $370,000 64 CONWAY COVE (CHESTERFIELD) 3BR, 2F/2H ba, newer carpet & paint, wood flrs in dining/living rms. $161,900

18517 SASSAFRAS PLACE DR (WILDWOOD) One of a kind custom 1.5sty on 5 gorgeous acres. Updated. $995,000 16950 LEWIS SPRINGS FARM RD (WILDWOOD) Stunning custom 1.5sty on 3 acres. 4BR, 4.5ba, 4 c gar. $999,900 17900 HOMESTEAD BLUFFS DR (WILDWOOD) Custom 1.5 sty, incredible level lot, 6BR, 6 car garage. $924,900 22 THORNHILL DR (WILDWOOD) Magnificent limestone 3 sty, 5BR, 4ba. 3 park-like acres of mature trees. $899,000 16468 HORSESHOE RIDGE RD (CLARK- 2341 OSSENFORT VALLEY CT (WILDSON VALLEY) Waterfront! Beautiful upWOOD) One of a kind gated estate on 3 dated home on 2+ ac wooded lot. $630,000 breathless ac. 2sty, 3BR/4.5ba. $749,900 1230 POLO LAKE DR (ELLISVILLE) 1310 CHRISTMAS VALLEY DR (WILDThree levels of living in spacious 2 sty WOOD) Wonderful 5BR w/pool, 4 car home. 4BR, 4.5ba, 3 car gar. $625,000 garage & barn on 3 acres. $749,900 16039 AUTUMN OAKS CIR (ELLIS2723 WYNNCREST MANOR DR (WILDVILLE) Beautiful 2sty backing to woods. WOOD) Incredible atrium ranch w/2 comUpdated kitchen & baths. $449,500 plete levels of living space. $725,000 15963 CYPRESS TRACE (ELLISVILLE) 1453 HIGHLAND VALLEY CIR (WILDCompletely updated 1.5 story. Newer WOOD) 2 sty on gorgeous lot backing to kitchen, newer baths. $370,000 trees. T-staircase. $574,900 2287 DOWNEY TERRACE DR (ELLIS17701 GREYSTONE TERRACE DR VILLE) Fantastic 2-sty on wooded cul-de- (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 2sty, 4+BR, sac lot! Kitchen w/center isle. $355,000 4.5ba with a W/O finished LL. $549,900 33 OWL CREEK LN (LABADIE) Custom- 17884 SUZANNE RIDGE DR (WILDWOOD) built farmhouse on 14+ acres w/pond. Lovely 1.5sty, fenced level lot, 4BR, 4 full BR/4.5ba. Goumet kitchen. $660,000 ba, 2 half ba, great rm w/FP. $525,000 12795 HIGHSTONE DR (PARKWAY 1338 WELLINGTON VIEW PLACE NORTH) Awesome updated open fl (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 2sty backs to ranch. Wood fls throughout. $234,900 trees, gracious entry foyer. $479,900 101 CLUB CREEK COURT (ST ALBANS) 1503 SCOFIELD VALLEY LN (WILDWOOD) 1.5 sty sitting on gorgeous level lot back- Custom built 3 sty on 3 gorgeous acres ing to golf course. Large kit. $849,900 w/screend porch. $425,000 1031 BRIDLERIDGE CROSSING SPUR 3876 THUNDERBOLT LN (WILDWOOD) (UNINC STL CO) Custom 4BR ranch. One of a kind ranch on 3.5 breathtaking Open flr plan w/vaulted GR. $484,999 acres! Vaulted ceilings, wd flrs.$425,000 54 THORNHILL DR (WILDWOOD) 18717 PETRA CT (WILDWOOD) Nestled on 3 gorgeous acres, 2sty, 3BR, 3.5ba, 2 Charming estate. 1.5sty on 4.5 ac. Incredible views. $1,399,000 car garage, large dining rm. $374,900 17017 WESTRIDGE OAKS DR (WILD3615 GUSTAVE HOLLOW DR (WILDWOOD) Lovely 2sty, wonderful level lot, WOOD) Classic European style custom 1.5 story masterpiece. $995,900 T-staircase, study off 2sty foyer. $329,900

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