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Remember his pledge to cut the deficit in half in his first term in office? This was followed by the first trillion dollar deficit ever, under any president of the United States – followed by trillion dollar deficits in every year of the Obama administration.

Remember his pledge to have a “transparent” government that would post its legislative proposals on the Internet several days before Congress was to vote on them, so that everybody would know what was happening? This was followed by an Obamacare bill so huge and passed so fast that even members of Congress did not have time to read it.

Remember his claims that previous administrations had arrogantly interfered in the internal affairs of other nations – and then his demands that Israel stop building settlements and give away land outside its 1967 borders, as a precondition to peace talks with the Palestinians, on whom there were no preconditions?

As for what happened in Libya, the Obama administration says (at presstime) that there is an “investigation” under way.

An “ongoing investigation” sounds so much better than “stonewalling” to get past election day. But you can bet the rent money that this “investigation” will not be completed before election day. And whatever the investigation says after the election will be irrelevant.

The events unfolding in Benghazi on the tragic night of Sept. 11 were being relayed to the state department as the attacks were going on, “in real time,” as they say. So the idea that the Obama administration now has to carry out a time-consuming “investigation” to find out what those events were, when the information was immediately available at the time, is a little much.

The full story of what happened in Libya, down to the last detail, may never be known.

But, as someone once said, you don’t need to eat a whole egg to know that it is rotten.

And you don’t need to know every detail of the events before, during and after the attacks to know that the story put out by the Obama administration was a fraud.

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letters to the editor A little good news To the Editor: How ironic is it when I turn on the television and hear, “Good evening (morning or afternoon),” and then hear something like this: “A drive-by shooting in north St. Louis left two dead and a 4-year-old boy seriously wounded. A multiple car crash on Hwy. 44 claimed the life of an Arnold woman and sent four to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. In Afghanistan, a roadside bomb claimed the life of two Marines.”

On and on it goes.

My question is, “What’s good about this?” It also begs the questions: “Whatever happened to the good news? It can’t be all bad – can it?” Of course not, which is why I wanted to share the following stories.

Recently, my wife, Linda, and I had a chance to join with 40 individuals and organizations to experience a week of really good, inspirational stories. All this took place courtesy of Cabot Creamery Cooperative of Montpelier, Va. Following are just a few of the many good news stories we were privileged to hear.

Joseph Henderson calls Richardson, Texas, home. Joe is a Vietnam veteran who was diagnosed with a nerve disorder associated with Agent Orange. He was given six months to live, but he cheated the Grim Reaper. Earning a master’s of fine arts in writing Joe has used that talent to help others. Using his writing skills, specifically poetry, he helps veterans rid themselves of the demons that have followed them home from the battlefield. He also works with the Center for Survivors of Torture where many of his students, who have fled from horrendous circumstances in their home countries, get help.

Tyler Nelson is 18 years old. On the second day of his life Tyler was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. This past February Tyler underwent transplant surgery to replace his liver and both lungs. Today, Tyler volunteers with Life Gift Donation, the organization that arranged his transplant. He volunteers at Millionaire Airlines, an organization that picks up and delivers organs for transplant and one day he hopes to become a pilot.

Christopher Taylor calls Greenville, N.C., home. Chris made some ill-advised choices before he decided to “do right.” But just as he was turning his life around he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma, a rare form of cancer. He made a promise that if God would restore his life, he would help other disenfranchised youth get back on the right track. He went through a year of chemo.

Then he refused a bone marrow transplant

and resigned himself to whatever would happen. Today, he works with “Save Our Children in Time” to help put at-risk youth on a law abiding and productive path.

As for Linda and me, we make what we call Sweet Dreams Pillows for the children of those members of our armed forces who are deployed. On each small fleece backed pillow we print the picture of the mom or dad who is deployed and give these free to the children. Every child in the family gets their own pillow – no fighting allowed. That these make a difference can be seen from the numerous letters and emails we receive.

One mom wrote that “the monsters are now gone.” Another wrote that her little boy was so mad at his daddy that he would not talk to him when he called. He received his pillow, showed it to everyone “and the next time his daddy called he got right on the phone.”

Nearly 5,000 children have received these special pillows. There is hardly a day that goes by that we don’t receive requests for these Sweet Dreams Pillows. Our website is pillowprojectusa.com.

Yes, there is a lot of bad news that the media are all too ready to report so it is indeed a pleasure for Linda and me to share just a few of the many stories of love, caring and sharing we heard about recently.

We hope that these stories will inspire others to consider what they can do to give back to their community.

John R. Stoeffler Ballwin

Trendy regulation has its costs To the Editor: It seems that Manchester is yet another city jumping on the bandwagon to solve the meth problem by requiring prescriptions for access to its primary ingredient, pseudoephedrine (West Newsmagazine, Oct. 10).

City leaders of Manchester and other West County municipalities should be commended for attempting to solve the problem by restricting production. But this method comes at a significant price.

First, there’s a trend in our country today to fight crime by restricting the honest.

Citizens are expected to accept anecdotal data as fact that if we solve the production problem, we solve the meth problem. This leads to the second significant cost of this solution.

Simple economics is governed by the law of supply and demand. Restricting production only addresses, and incompletely

at that, the supply side of the equation. by these vile predators, it should be noted Some states and many municipalities that – as well as profiling his victims as can correlate prescription programs to a “Asian” women – this predator is looking reduction in the number of meth labs. But for “easy prey.” meth usage has consistently been on the Typically, the aggressor attacks when he rise nationally since 2009. thinks he has the advantage and his risk How can this be? An online article of failure is minimal. This is why preda(utexas.edu/news/2012/01/24/metham- tors use violence or the threat of violence, phetamine) references evidence that Mex- because it works. ican cartels have devised other methods If we are aware of danger we can attempt of production not so dependent of pseu- to use common sense and cunning to battle doephedrine. The researchers also suggest these dregs of society. This is a basic strategy that programs to address meth addiction of self-defense (i.e., understanding violence). are severely inadequate.

One thing that concerns me, however, is Looking the other way on usage and users the notion that self-defense (I prefer the will have downstream negative effects far term “personal protection”) is centered on beyond the number of meth labs we count. “physical retaliation.”

This “not in my backyard” approach to Learning blocks, punches and kicks is the problem – while it makes us feel good commendable (good physical activity) that we’re doing “something” – ignores the and the dedicated martial artists that teach totality of the problem. these are dedicated, honorable people, but If we’re simply moving production it does not address the holistic aspect of rather than solving the usage issue, then personal protection. the reduction in the number of meth labs in Physical retaliation is only 10 percent of Manchester, Eureka, Wildwood and Ellis- self-defense; the other 90 percent is awareville is really irrelevant. ness, prevention, avoidance and deterrence.

I question the effectiveness and derivaIf we know the warning signs of trouble tive costs of this “trendy” approach. and can prevent an encounter by avoiding Jim Lyon dangerous situations, then we can retain our Wildwood safety, security and peace of mind. Learning personal protection skills is not a one-time event; it is a mindset and a lifestyle.

Just relying on the 10 percent (which Predators and personal usually translates into taking up a martial protection art of some sort) is very risky at best.

To the Editor: Also, the martial art form you are learnRegarding the Oct. 24 issue of West ing should cover all the ranges of combat Newsmagazine (“St. Louis County Police (i.e., striking distance, grappling distance respond to area concerns about serial and weapons defense). Unless you are a rapist”), I am excited that people are taking skilled fighter and a fierce competitor, the a proactive position on the predatory vio- struggle can be extremely precarious. lence against women. Our community Furthermore, if you do not understand needs this very much. the use of the force continuum as used by As a self-defense instructor and a retired law enforcement agencies, you may find Marine, I take the safety and security of yourself charged with criminal action if law abiding citizens seriously. I commend you use excessive force. the Krav Maga folks in their service to In conclusion, knowledge is power and our community. I am familiar with Krav enablement; our communities should proMaga from spending time in Israel and mote regular personal protection training in their gun defense courses. It is a good that addresses the holistic approach to form of combatives. personal protection just like the County Recently I graduated from the West Citizen’s Police Academy.

County Citizen’s Policy Academy, where Elements of the law enforcement, martial I was enlightened about the reality of vio- art, security and self-defense communities lence and crime in our community. could come together on a regular basis and It serves our citizenship well by being train citizens in personal protection skills. exposed to such programs like this, and I We could call it the “Personal Protection encourage people to attend.

Academy.” I would certainly offer my serLike the military, the law enforcement vices in this endeavor. community has some really dedicated, caring Be careful and stay safe out there! people in it. Their service is commendable.

Bob LaRose Concerning the victimization of women Ballwin

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Weathering the storm The week before Sandy hit the East Coast, a coworker here at the Newsmagazine Network went on vacation.

She traveled to Gulf Shores, Ala., and was surprised by conversations she had there with residents who remembered Hurricane Katrina as if it had happened yesterday.

“All I wore for a year after the storm were donated clothes,” one resident told her.

That resident, and so many others, wanted her to know that the generosity and aid of strangers meant so very so much to them – then and even now.

But to our coworker Katrina seemed long ago. The tornado that ripped through Joplin in May of 2011 provided a much more recent example of the fury that nature can inflict on an unsuspecting town and the need for rescue assistance.

When Joplin was struck down, communities across the Midwest responded with everything from food and water to teams of first responders. Money poured in, too, along with the hands-on help needed to rebuild the physical structure of the town.

Yet we all agreed that even Joplin’s storm seemed pretty long ago and far away.

Last week a new storm captured the collective attention of Americans. The rally cry sounded and from across the country people rushed to help.

Sandy, downgraded from a hurricane to a superstorm, made landfall at 8 p.m.

EST on Monday, Oct. 29. By Tuesday, Oct. 30, the American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region had 29 volunteers en route with relief supplies and in less than

seven hours the organization raised more than $55,000 in local donations.

Missouri Task Force 1 was also deployed sending first responders from St. Louis and St. Charles counties to join task forces from Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia and Maryland in meeting the East Coast’s most pressing and immediate needs.

At the Newsmagazine Network office we talked about what it takes to drop everything and respond as so many do.

“Volunteers are the bridge from despair to hope” declares the Service International website (serviceinternational.org).

Still, not everyone has what it takes to volunteer.

As we discussed our co-worker’s vacation experience in Gulf Shores along with the lingering need in Joplin and the urgent needs on the East Coast, someone said: “I don’t know if I could do it. I can give money and send clothes, but to drop everything and step into the center of the disaster – I don’t know that I could do that.”

Heads nodded in agreement.

We wanted to think that we could go, without a second thought, into the heart of the storm, into those areas where help is needed most.

But the truth is – not everyone can be among the hands-on volunteers who arrive when the aftermath of the storm is still raw –and not everyone needs to go.

If Katrina and Joplin have taught us anything it’s that the need – for all types of support – continues long after the storm subsides.

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News Br iefs BALLWIN City hires finance officer The city of Ballwin has named Denise Keller as its finance officer. Formerly the finance manager with the St. Louis County Library for 11 years, she began her Ballwin duties Oct. 12.

Keller holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Temporary workers hired for leaf collection The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has approved the hiring of up to five temporary workers to help make sure the six-week curbside leaf collection program is conducted on a fully staffed basis.

In recent years, Ballwin has supplemented its own work force with temporary laborers in conducting the popular leafcleanup program. Seven four-worker crews are assigned to the task and the temporary workers will be used only as needed.

Three firms submitted bids for providing the temporary labor, with Westside Personnel Services awarded the contract for an hourly rate of $11.12 per worker. Westside will provide background checks and a certificate of insurance covering the employees.

Raises considered Ballwin city leaders are considering ways to raise municipal employees’ salaries to a level more competitive with other area communities.

Recent salary data has shown Ballwin has fallen well behind its original target established 14 years ago of being at the 70th percentile among cities surveyed. Due to the costs involved in reaching that goal, the plan now is to bring employee pay up to the average of a 10-city group.

The cost of meeting that compensation level still is substantial enough that city officials are looking at ways to phase in the revised goal over as many as three years with the realization that they will be dealing with a moving target as other communities adjust their employee pay during that period.

At its Oct. 22 meeting, the Ballwin Board of Aldermen deferred action on a pay plan and decided more study was needed before a final decision is made and the resulting costs are factored into the 2013 budget.

Improvement planned for Grand Glaize Creek culvert The city of Ballwin wants to upgrade the culvert under Holloway Road at Spring Oaks Drive and is asking for federal funds administered by the Missouri Highways

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According to Gary Kramer, city engineer and public works director, plans call for engineering work to be done in 2013, with the upgrading scheduled for 2014.

“At this point, we think the culvert can be rehabbed in a way that won’t require closing the road,” Kramer said. The method now anticipated involves installing a new liner inside the existing culvert.

The culvert carries water from Grand Glaize Creek and an unnamed tributary.

Current estimates are that the engineering and actual construction work will total about $682,000. That, too, is subject to change if the engineering phase reveals anything unexpected.

Kramer said the clear preference is to avoid closing Holloway during the construction period due to the inconvenience that detours would create for nearby residents and emergency vehicles.

The Ballwin Board of Aldermen approved an agreement with the state commission to set the stage for upgrade.

Lawn laws get tougher Ballwin property owners who fail to keep their land properly mowed and free of debris now face the prospect of quicker action by the city to enforce ordinances dealing with such nuisances.

On a near-unanimous vote, the Ballwin Board of Aldermen at its Oct. 22 meeting approved an ordinance designed to shorten

the enforcement process time period.

The action came after complaints over an extended period from Ballwin residents living close to cluttered and poorly maintained properties. Dissatisfaction focused on the time it took to enforce ordinances after a complaint was filed, and repeat violations involving the same property.

Aldermen have discussed the issue at earlier meetings and had asked legal counsel to prepare an ordinance to make the enforcement process more swift and certain.

There was no debate on the issue before the vote and Alderman Jim Leahy (Ward 3) was the only one to oppose it. Explaining his vote after the meeting, Leahy said his primary concern is the ability of the city to enforce the ordinance consistently.

Under the new regulations, the city can notify a property owner about a nuisance condition such as uncut weeds and grass, cut and fallen trees and shrubs and/or the accumulation of various kinds of trash and debris and require removal or other abatement of the condition within seven days.

Under the current ordinance, a hearing on the complaint is required, but the new measure says a hearing will be held only if the owner files a written request for one.

If no hearing is requested and the nuisance isn’t eliminated or in the process of being remedied within the seven day period, the city can take action to remove the problem condition and then bill the owner for the cost in the form of a special tax bill. The billing will be considered a personal debt against the owner and will be

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In the case of repeat violations during a growing season or, in the case of trash and debris, during a calendar year, the city is empowered to deal with the problem without further notification and again bill the owner.

ChesterfielD Leadership change at THF Realty Michael Staenberg, president of Chesterfield-based THF Realty, announced Oct. 24 that he would be selling his stake in THF to his partner, Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams.

Staenberg co-founded THF in 1991 and in the past 21 years has grown the company into one of the largest privately held commercial real estate firms in the United States. It is estimated that the company is worth $2 billion.

“Stan and I put agreements in place 21 years ago to acknowledge that our individual circumstances and personal goals were subject to change and that it made good business sense to establish a mechanism to allow us to separate,” Staenberg said in a statement.

“The process stipulated by the agreements was intended to achieve an economically fair and orderly transition of the companies from co-ownership to sole ownership.”

In addition to his leadership role at THF, Staenberg has been a community leader taking an active role privately and professionally in organizations throughout St. Louis city and county.

Medication Take-Backs The Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition collected 1,611 pounds of medication at six locations during its Medication Take-Back Event on Sept. 29. Ballwin and Chesterfield again collected the greatest volume. More than 300 residents completed surveys at five locations.

Survey results will be tabulated and shared at an upcoming Coalition meeting.

Sachs Branch to celebrate 10th anniversary The Samuel C. Sachs Branch of St. Louis County Library will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Sachs Branch is located at 16400 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield.

The celebration will feature music, crafts for kids, refreshments, contests, reading and fun throughout the day. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary.

Since opening in November 2002, the Samuel C. Sachs Branch has served the residents of St. Louis County well by offering

a wide array of library services including books and audiovisual material to check out; programs for all ages, including story time, computer classes and teen lock-ins; and staff that are helpful, professional and attentive.

The public has responded by checking out 4.9 million items in 10 years.

The Samuel C. Sachs Branch was built on land donated by the late Louis Sachs and named in honor of his father. The branch’s designer was the internationally renowned architect, Gyo Obata. The beauty of the architecture is accentuated by fine art on loan from Chesterfield Arts.

Among the branch’s features are a computer classroom, children’s area, quiet area for study, a meeting room, and the Nancy Greenwood Teen Center where teens can gather with one another to study, have fun, or just to hang out.

DES PERES West County Center bonds to be retired The city of Des Peres will soon retire bonds from the tax increment financing district set up for redevelopment of West County Center.

The Board of Aldermen at its meeting on Oct. 22, entertained plans to hire James Mello of Armstrong Teasdale as special counsel for the closure of the ManchesterBallas Tax Increment Financing District at a cost not to exceed $10,000.

In addition, it considered a contract with Gilmore & Bell as special bond counsel for the closing of the TIF District, at a cost not to exceed $3,000.

A vote is expected at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Nov. 13.

The bonds were issued in 1998 for the purpose of redeveloping West County Center.

WILDWOOD Town Center plan approved with exceptions The Wildwood City Council at its Oct. 22 meeting passed its Town Center plan update that accepts the plan with the exclusion of four properties, which will go to the city’s Planning/Economic Development/ Parks Committee for further review.

As previously reported in West Newsmagazine, the main concerns lie with matters of economic development and with the owners of the Slavik, Spanos, Brown and Jones properties, who have expressed opposition to the update because it would affect their designations as commercial properties.

For the past two years, the Council and community have debated whether to allow “big-box” development into Wildwood’s Town Center – a key factor in approving the Town Center plan.

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Kehrs Mill Schnucks opens to mixed emotions and reviews

By CAROL ENRIGHT It had all the trappings of a festive community celebration. The mayor and company officials were all smiles. The excitement of the public was as palpable as the mouthwatering samples they were offered as they wandered past the beautifully arranged produce, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, pizzeria, sushi bar and steaks sizzling on the store’s much-touted “Smoke and Grill” rotisserie. Noticeably missing from this grand-opening event were any signs of the heated controversy that has surrounded this newest Schnucks at the corner of Clarkson and Kehrs Mill roads in Ballwin.

In his remarks prior to the ribbon cutting on Nov. 1, Schnucks President and COO Todd Schnuck said, “If you look at the out-

absolutely no communication with the neighbors at large.”

Gidday said her two biggest complaints with the new store are lights and noise. She said the 10-foot fence the company erected as a buffer between the store and nearby homes has done little to alleviate these issues.

“There are lights that come straight into my kitchen table. There are lights that I can see while I’m trying to watch television.

We can lay in bed and see the lights from the store,” Gidday said.

Gidday also commented on the “ridiculous amounts of noise” that have woken up her and her husband most mornings for the past two years.

“We were promised that this was going to be seamless,’ you wouldn’t notice this in your neighborhood,’” said Gidday. “ I side of the new store, you can tell that we would challenge anybody at Schnucks or on worked hard to try and make this store a the city government to come and sit inside part of the community and have a feel of my house – never mind outside my house, come sit inside my house – and tell me that part of the community.”

But Linda Gidday, who lives directly this has not changed the look and feel and behind the store in the Clarkson Crossing flavor of the way we live our lives.”

Schnuck said his company has worked subdivision, said she and her neighbors do not feel that Schnucks has done a good job with neighbors to address these concerns.

“The existing ordinance of the city limof reaching out to the community.

“I think the entire process, from start to ited the height of fences and the request finish, was shrouded in secrecy. And we, came from the neighbors that they’d like the abutting neighbors, have had no under- it higher, so we worked with the city to standing or involvement in the process, the change that so we could raise that,” Schtimetable,” Gidday said in an interview nuck said.

He noted that the parking lot lights are the morning of the grand opening. “We weren’t given information before they lower and shielded and that the lighting on cut trees down, before they put up fences, the building “highlights the architecture.”

“What we tried to do is design a store in before they put lighting up. There’s been

such a way so that it fit in. It wasn’t just a box,” said Schnuck.

When asked if the company planned to continue working to address the concerns of nearby neighbors, Schnuck said, “There’s not a whole lot more that we could do with the building.

“We built it to the city’s specifications.”

But he added that the store wants “to be a good neighbor, so we’re always going to listen.”

Ballwin Mayor Tim Pogue said the city would continue to work with residents as issues arise.

“And Schnucks has been very open and very willing to work with us and help to resolve any of those issues,” he said.

Pogue called the new store and the 158 jobs it created “fantastic.”

“Ballwin does not have a personal property tax or a real-estate tax, so we rely heavily on sales tax,” Pogue said. “Anytime that we can bring new business into Ballwin, it’s a plus for the city.”

Jim Nelson, who lives in the Williamsburg Green subdivision just south of the new store off Clarkson, has opposed the development from day one.

“I think everybody and the neighbors are all disappointed, angry and upset at the way that the thing has gone down from the beginning until even today,” said Nelson.

Nelson’s main concerns with the store are increased traffic and the safety of students who attend the neighboring Marquette High and Kehrs Mill elementary. Williamsburg See SCHNUCKS, page 17

Upcoming public meeting to present details of Boone Bridge construction project Motorists using the I-64 Daniel Boone Missouri River Bridge can view the designs and the construction schedule for the new bridge at a public meeting from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.13 at the State Highway Patrol Headquarters, 891 Technology Drive in Weldon Spring.

MoDOT and its contractor, WalshAlberici Joint Venture, will display the renderings for the new eastbound I-64 bridge.

The $125 million project will build a new I-64 bridge over the Missouri River to replace the deteriorated bridge built in 1935.

The project will include building a new eastbound bridge, removal of the 1935 existing westbound bridge, rehabilitating the 1989 existing eastbound bridge, raising the Spirit Boulevard bridge and building a new Chesterfield Airport Road interchange including connecting the North Outer Road

to the westbound I-64 on ramp.

The project will build a continuous westbound fourth lane from the Chesterfield Airport Road entrance ramp to the Route 94 exit ramp. It will also add a shared use path on the new eastbound bridge connecting the KATY trail to the Monarch Levee Trail.

The new bridge will be built upstream of the existing 1935 westbound bridge and 1989 eastbound bridge. Once complete, the new bridge will carry eastbound traffic. The 1989 bridge will switch to carry westbound traffic, and the 1935 bridge will be demolished.

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Chesterfield studio faces foreclosure was reached that saved the studio and most all its property.

Today Wiegand faces his greatest battle to date – the threat of foreclosure.

“I’m thankful to Bremen Bank for doing their job, however financial pressures all over the country have caused this problem,” Wiegand said.

Wiegand began his childhood dream to convert the old Smokehouse slaughterhouse into an art studio, museum gallery, and residence in 1965. With sweat and determination, a teenaged Wiegand and some buddies rescued the main room from the wrecking ball. Today the site holds three acres of mature trees that Wiegand personally planted.

This local landmark was placed on Chesterfield’s historic register in June of 2008.

For nearly a half century, Wiegand has given himself to the community and to America. The Bob Hope Spirit of Hope Awards,

By SHELIA FRAYNE RHOADES St. Louis sculptor Don Wiegand has The Donor’s Memorial, and other numerous faced fire and flood to keep his beloved projects are among his contributions. Now Chesterfield Valley property safe. This Wiegand is hoping for a public rally.

“I view this situation as the tsunami after beautiful and historic studio was severely damaged by fire in 1971, the flood of ’93 the earthquake. We still need an SOS (Save nearly washed away his dream and, in our Studio) public outcry!” Wiegand said.

The city of Chesterfield has expressed 2009, another near loss occurred. The Army Corps of Engineers announced they were interest in a partnership with its Parks intending to demolish the home/studio and Department as part of the Monarch Walkits surroundings in order to upgrade the ing Trail.

Wiegand has a Dec. 5 deadline before the Monarch-Chesterfield levee. Fortunately, after strong public outcry, a compromise property is to be auctioned off.

West County police warn of panhandlers

By CAROL ENRIGHT Local police departments are warning residents to be on the lookout for panhandlers in parking lots at area retail centers.

Police departments have noticed an increase in reports throughout West County of individuals approaching shoppers and asking for money due to an emergency, such as needing gas to drive home or money for a child.

Lt. Pat Milligan of the Manchester Police Dept. said his department has received two such calls just in the past week. In most cases, said Milligan, these incidents are “basically just a scam.”

“We’re trying to get it out to the public to let them know that if they are approached by somebody like this the best thing they could do is say, ‘I can’t help you, but I’ll call the police for you,’” said Milligan.

“And if they’re legitimate and they really have a legitimate issue, then they’d be more than happy to stick around and wait for the police to arrive to assist them.

“However, if they’re just trying to scam the people, they’ll probably take off and leave.”

Milligan cautioned people about helping

strangers who ask for a ride because they say their car has broken down.

“By no means should they do that, because they’re just asking for something bad to happen,” said Milligan.

Captain Steve Lewis of the Chesterfield Police Dept. said his city has not experienced any notable cases of panhandling, but the department wants citizens to be aware that these incidents are happening throughout the county.

Milligan said shoppers are more likely to be approached during the holiday season when people tend to feel sorry for those who appear down and out.

“It’s my recommendation that they don’t help them in any way and just say, ‘Stay right here and I’ll call the police and the police will be able to help you,’” Milligan said.

If the individual is truly in distress, the police have the resources to help the person via various organizations and community groups that are prepared and funded to assist those in need.

Police also recommend that shoppers park in well-lit areas and be aware of their surroundings this holiday season.

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Chesterfield accepts wetlands donation from Levee District process. According to Geisel, the Levee District agreed that once it removed all useful material from the land, it would donate it to the city as a wetlands mitigation area.

“We pretty much squeezed all the potential uses out of this property that we could,” he added.

Geisel said the city spent a lot of time working with Taubman to make sure the back of its 450,000-square-foot outlet mall, which abuts the levee trail, was aesthetically pleasing and that the developer allowed for easy access to the trail from its property.

“In fact, when Taubman came in for rezoning, we worked with them,” Geisel said, “and they provided easements on their property so there are some parking areas and access to the wetlands from their site.”

Geisel said the city considers the wetlands “an adjunct to the levee trail” that will provide runners, cyclists and walkers another chance to enjoy nature in the city.

“It’s an opportunity to preserve a significant amount of open space and provide some recreational amenities that currently we don’t have. It’s directly accessible from the levee trail, so it will be a place that you can go to and – because it’s on the outside of the main levee – (be) really isolated from the rest of the world.

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At its Oct. 15 meeting, the Chesterfield City Council unanimously agreed to accept a donation of 188 acres of wetlands from the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee District and to approve the transfer of $20,000 from the Parks Sales Tax Fund Reserves to cover the cost of a boundary survey of the land.

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“It’s really just kind of a nature experience,” said Mike Geisel, the city’s director of planning and public works. “And the lake itself will be a great fishing opportunity.”

Geisel said the city has not developed community usage rules for the newest addition to the parks system yet, but he anticipates that the public will be allowed to take non-motorized boats on the lake.

He added that the $20,000 boundary survey is the only expense the city will incur in taking ownership of the property.

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By KATE UPTERGROVE Cecilia Cuba says she discovered Keifer Creek the summer before last and thought, “This is just such a beautiful place.”

“I saw the signs (in Castlewood State Park) about the possibility of unacceptable bacteria levels in the creek and I did a little research on E.coli (one of the noted contaminants), but I saw so many people swimming in the creek and it seemed safe,” she said.

That first summer Cuba and her dog, Chicklet, enjoyed walking and swimming in the creek without incident, but in July of 2012 their fortune changed.

After a creek walk and lengthy float, Cuba says she developed a red, bumpy rash and intense itching.

“The rash was everywhere my body had come in contact with the creek water,” Cuba said.

An Internet search led her to believe that she had contracted cercarial dermatitis or “swimmer’s itch.” The condition occurs when people swim in water contaminated with parasites called schistosomes.

“The parasites use fresh water snails as an incubating host,” Cuba explained. “Then they hatch and get into the skin of humans.

But humans are not an ideal host and the parasites die, typically in seven to 10 days.”

In dogs it’s a different story.

“In dogs it’s called canine schistosomes or heterobilharzia Americana,” Cuba explained, “and it’s very serious, even deadly. In dogs (and raccoons) the parasites move into the blood vessels and eventually go to the liver where they cause can cirrhosis and early death.”

Cuba realized she needed to have Chicklet seen by a vet and within four days the

dog had been diagnosed and was receiving treatment. But Cuba worried about other dogs that might also be at risk.

“They need to post a sign about the dangers of parasites in Keifer Creek,” Cuba said in a recent interview. “Think about all the children who swim there. Think about all the dogs. Volunteering as I do with the Humane Society, I think about the dogs.”

Lorin Crandall, director of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment’s clean water program, wasn’t tremendously surprised to hear Cuba’s story. For the past three years, he says, the Coalition has been working with the Department of Natural Resources, the Metropolitan Sewer District and area residents to identify and address the problems with Keifer Creek. According to the Coalition’s Kiefer Creek Restoration Project website (kiefercreek.weebly.com), those problems include significant bacteria contamination, increased erosion, high levels of chloride from road salt polution,stormwater runoff, a decrease in natural landscapes and now, according to Cuba, harmful parasites.

“It’s so sad,” Crandall said, referring to the dangers in both Keifer Creek and the Meramec River. “They’re both so inviting.”

He described Keifer Creek as one of the great treasures of St. Louis County, noting that the Keifer Creek Watershed is home to two of the area’s largest springs. But he also noted that it is a “sick watershed” and that “fixing it is not an easy proposition.”

Easy or not, work is underway to do just that.

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Nelson said he has already witnessed “people cutting through our subdivision to get off of Clarkson over to Kehrs Mill without having to wait, wait, wait until they can go through several light changes to get where they want to go past Kehrs Mill.”

The store has entrances off Clarkson and Kehrs Mill, which has created another impromptu cut-through for drivers, according to Nelson.

“I saw people cutting through the Schnucks parking lot today to get from Clarkson to Kehrs Mill, because they didn’t want to wait on the light,” said Nelson.

Nelson said he and his family will never shop at the new Schnucks or any Schnucks store, for that matter. But shoppers at the grand opening seemed thrilled to welcome the upscale grocery to the community.

Chesterfield resident, Ann Banker, called the store “beautiful.”

“It’s been fun watching it develop and looking at all the details and how they made the back of the store so attractive to people driving by – not to mention the front of the store. I think it’s lovely,” she said.

Banker also commended Schnucks for minimizing traffic disruptions during con-

struction and taking “the extra step to make it appealing and not make it look like it just fell out of the sky.”

Banker said that she had been “fairly neutral” to the store being built, but she knew that she would shop there if it came to be.

“But I could certainly understand the opponents of the idea, because it was in their backyard,” she added.

Jim Ram, who lives in the same subdivision as Gidday, was at the grand opening.

Ram said he thought the new store “turned out great.”

When asked if he had supported the store being built so close to his neighborhood, Ram said, “I was neutral.

“Most of the people in my subdivision were very much against it.”

Ram said he was happy with Schnucks’ construction of the privacy fence and the lighting.

“The lighting is really not an obstruction, as far as I can see,” said Ram. “It’s nice to have a grocery store within walking distance.”

Marianne Adoor, of Chesterfield, couldn’t wait to shop in the new store.

“I’ve always wanted it here,” Adoor said.

“When they started talking about it, I sympathized with the complaints, but I didn’t think it would hurt property values because I’ve always had a Schnucks.”

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The Marquette Chamber Choir performed the National Anthem at the grand opening of the Schnucks Kehrs Mill, which opened Nov. 1 across the street from Marquette High School.

Adoor explained that she has always lived close to a Schnucks and she was excited that the new store would be “real close” to her home in Chesterfield.

Adoor said she felt sorry for the people whose homes were adjacent to the store, “but it seems to me like they put the Schnucks as close as possible to Clarkson Road, away from those houses.”

Although this particular Schnucks will never be far enough away from Gidday’s home, she said she is still hopeful that she and her neighbors will be able to “open up a dialogue with Schnucks.”

“There’s still a lot that they can do to help make a difference, and they have not extended the olive branch, in my opinion,” she said.

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By MOLLY JAMES Deer and sharpshooters were two of the topics up for discussion at the Town & Country’s Board of Aldermen meeting on Oct. 22.

Specifically, the Board was considering Bill 12-58, an ordinance authorizing an agreement with White Buffalo Inc., a nonprofit wildlife management and research organization, for professional deer management services.

The ordinance would allocate $57,250 for deer management services including: sharpshooting services within suburban and commercial areas as well as open spaces and parks, meat processing by the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Share the Harvest Program and development of a distance sampling report that estimates deer population.

If funds are allocated, it would mark Town & Country's fourth year of continued efforts to implement a deer population control program with White Buffalo Inc. Since December 2009 through January 2012, 288 white tailed deer had been harvested as a result of those efforts.

Town & Country’s deer control recommendations fall into two categories – short term and long term goals – to reduce the deer population to approximately 30 deer per square mile.

Short term goals include sharpshooting efforts for quick population control. Long term goals include monitoring of the trend of deer/vehicle collisions and a combined effort of deer population reduction that includes bow hunting and sterilization.

This year, the municipality authorized a

study conducted from January to September to examine deer and vehicle accidents as filed with Town & Country Police. As of Sept. 30, 48 deer and vehicle incidents had been recorded with the last one occurring on Clayton Road west of The Principia on Sept. 30.

The most recent, previously recorded deer and vehicle accident total was 50 over the same months of the year.

Capt. Gary Hoelzer, of Town & Country Police, acknowledged that the 2012 numbers are looking a little bit better.

“I can tell you that through the first nine months of this year (as) compared to last year we have had two fewer collisions,” he said. “But we are entering into the rut season – the mating season for deer – once we get to the end of December, we will have a pretty good comparison of the figures.”

During the Board meeting, Barbara Ann Hughes, a resident and former member of the Board, voiced her concerns about going forward with the deer management program. She said she favored the nonlethal method of deer sterilization. She also mentioned her concern over the anticipated costs, stating that the proposal would be expensive for the city and would not necessarily address what she saw as flaws in the deer control program.

“This is supposed to be about public safety,” she said.

Citing the deer and vehicle collision study, she added, “It did not reduce the deer/car collisions in Town & Country.”

A final reading of Bill 12-58 will take place at the Nov. 12 Board meeting.

A winning tribute The Marquette Jr. Mustangs sixth-grade football team recently honored one of their own – Mrs. Pam Gehrs, mom of Hunter Gehrs.

Pam was diagnosed with breast cancer last December. As a tribute to her, the boys played their bowl game on Oct. 27 in her honor.

The team, wearing pink socks, started the game by busting through a banner that read, “Jr. Mustangs Shifting Gehrs for Mrs. Gehrs.”

Pam Gehrs, with her son Hunter, received a special Shifting Gehrs was Pam’s theme at tribute during the team’s final game. the recent Race for the Cure event.

After they burst through the banner, they knelt down and took off their helmets while Hunter went up into the stand to take his mom pink roses and a book the team had signed.

Then it is a win for her – winning the game by one point in the last minute. Afterward the team and its supporters enjoyed pink lemonade and pink cookies.

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EPA installs fencing on Strecker Forest site to protect residents

By SARAH WILSON After earlier statements that restricting access to the proposed Strecker Forest property was not warranted, the Environmental Protection Agency during the week of Oct. 22 informed the city of Wildwood that it would be installing a fence enclosure along the eastern portion of the site. The fence is intended to be a 6-foot-tall, chainlink-style fence.

In 2012, the EPA said that soil concentrations in previous investigations did not represent an unacceptable risk to human health, but now, the agency’s stated purpose is to secure the area pending further remediation and removal of contaminated material at a later date.

“One reason is in response to some concerns that were expressed by citizens and the city during our public meetings that, based on sampling results, we do something to try to place a barrier between human traffic and that particular small area of the property until the full cleanup can be done,” said Chris Whitley, EPA Region 7 spokesperson. “Another objective of (the fencing) is to make sure it’s well defined for the developer.

“There is an area where there are some samplings indicating there were elevated levels, which has been part of the report

that has been out for some time now. The city has been aware of it. The developer has been aware of it. In that sense, it’s not a surprise.

“This is to make sure that this relatively small area in one corner along the border is well marked and well delineated, so without a fence up there, a developer might run a bulldozer or something across it.”

He said for the other area on the Strecker Forest property, which is sometimes referred to as a burn pile area, the soil already has been addressed.

“The contaminated-through-the-soil area has been removed and disposed of, and EPA has gone back and done confirmation sampling to make sure that that area is clean, and it is clean,” Whitley said. “So from EPA’s perspective, the remainder of the property can proceed with development.”

In contrast, Wildwood Councilmember Tammy Shea (Ward 3) said, “this is exactly where we thought we should be.”

“Remediation battles will be coming, but the fact that they’re admitting that they’ve got a problem has really been our biggest hurdle,” Shea said.

She noted that “over the last 16 years since they finished the cleanup, which was in ’96,” EPA has been “claiming that this puts an end to the Bliss saga for eastern Missouri.”

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“Sixteen years later, they’re back there cleaning up a mess that they should have been dealing with all along,” Shea said.

“This is a certain invitation to say, ‘good thing the city was cautious,’ and it certainly validates our caution in requiring more testing.

“Now they’re planning to clean up whatever they think they can clean up after 16 years, and then 25 years before that when they first discovered the problem. … This is more of a problem than they (EPA) care to admit.”

EPA personnel said that later this year, they would be conducting a field visit to examine the Callahan property in preparation for removal/remediation actions.

In the meantime, the EPA sent out a letter to residents of Strecker Farms stating that results from its Expanded Site Review investigation indicated that the property at Strecker Forest did not exceed healthbased screening levels for residential land use, with the exception of two locations.

One area, the EPA said, was cleared for residential use upon the removal of dioxins that were detected.

The other area where impacts have been identified is the extreme northeast corner of the Strecker Forest property that borders the Bliss/Ellisville National Priorities List

site. The EPA said it currently is assessing different options to address the area.

“There is no reason to believe that properties located immediately to the west of the Bliss/Ellisville Superfund NPL site, including the Strecker Farms subdivision, are affected or impacted by the contaminants of concern identified at the Bliss/ Ellisville site,” the letter read.

Therefore, the EPA said its plans do not include additional investigation or environmental-related sampling at the Strecker Farms subdivision.

“Strecker Farms has suffered the blunt of the bad publicity caused by a few that think they know better than the EPA,” Councilmember Randy Ladd (Ward 2) said. “This small group of environmental activists has tried to claim that the area surrounding the Bliss/Ellisville Super Fund Site was contaminated. … This letter clears up the matter of public safety for the property owners west of the Bliss property.”

Wesley Byrne, of Claymont Development and developer of the property, said he still plans on going forward with the project once he gets the OK from city. He said when it comes down to it, he trusts that the EPA will take care of the problem.

“They’re professionals,” he said. “They know what’s going on.”

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Speed cameras not an issue in West County

By DIANE E. SAMSON You may have noticed red light cameras at area intersections that help catch motorists who run red lights by photographing their license plates; however, some St. Louis County municipalities are putting up portable speed enforcement cameras to catch unsuspecting motorists.

These are similar but separate issues.

Red light cameras are installed on state highways where there are safety issues involved with cars running red lights. There is no speed enforcement involved with red light cameras.

Speed enforcement cameras are placed by individual municipalities and can be moved from place to place indiscriminately.

This does not sit well with St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch who believes the cameras are being used as a way to create revenue for cities, which he deems an improper use of law enforcement power.

He used the example of a city putting a speed camera at the bottom of a hill on a fourlane state highway that is zoned 35 mph, is not a school or construction zone, and does not have a history of accidents related to speed as an example of “improper use.”

“If it’s a high accident area, as long as it’s done right, I’m OK with it,” said Fitch.

“It’s just (not right) when they decide to throw them up where there is no history of accidents related to speed. That’s not what we’re there for. We’re there to protect.”

The 13 speed cameras Fitch is aware of are all situated in Central and North County; north of Page Avenue, east of I-170 and south of I-270.

“What this area has in common is that they have a lot of smaller cities with budget issues, and they are using the cameras to make money,” Fitch said.

Current MoDOT rules state: “Cameras

may be used to assist with enforcement of state speed limit laws in school zones, work zones and Travel Safe Zones on the state highway system. Use of automated speed enforcement equipment in any other location is not allowed.”

Fitch said these cities are getting around the clearly stated MoDOT rule by moving the speed cameras off the right-of-way and onto city property. There is no way to enforce this rule when the camera is off the highway property.

A group of North County ministers held a press conference Oct. 9 urging the County Council to put the issue of regulating speed camera use on a future ballot.

Bob Grant, deputy county counselor, said getting an issue on a ballot can be done in one of two ways.

One, the County Council could pass an ordinance and call for an election. If a simple majority of people voted for it, then it would become law.

Second, petitions can be drafted that have the exact language of the proposed legislation. The petitions need to be signed by qualified voters equal to 5 percent of the number of total votes cast for the Missouri governor in the last election in each of the seven county districts.

Fitch brought this information to the County Council as well and suggested that an ordinance be passed to put some enforcement teeth into MoDOT’s rules about the cameras.

“Right now, it’s in the hands of St. Louis County to adopt an ordinance to put it on the ballot,” said Fitch.

County Councilmember Colleen Wasinger represents a portion of West St. Louis County (Ward 3). Her office indicated that there has been no discussion on the issue.

Fitch said he is not aware of any speed enforcement cameras in West County, but Ellisville has four red light cameras, two on Manchester Road, one at Clarkson and Clayton roads, and one at Clarkson and Marsh roads.

Creve Coeur also has red light cameras at the following intersections: Ladue Road and Couer De Ville Drive, Ladue and Emerson roads, Olive Boulevard and I-270, and Olive Boulevard at North New Ballas Road.

The current contract does not expire until 2013, however, at the City Council meeting on Oct. 8, Police Chief Glenn A. Eidman and City Attorney Carl Lumley presented councilmembers with an overview of the program to date in anticipation of the first reading Oct. 22 of Bill No. 5398, which would clarify and simplify several aspects of the city’s intersection safety ordinance and also affirm the City Council’s intention of continuing the red light safety program.

Currently, Ellisville, Creve Coeur, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Des Peres and Clarkson Valley have no speed enforcement cameras and no plans to install any.

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Wildwood City Council strikes down proposed no-feed deer ordinance

By SARAH WILSON Let Bambi eat. The Wildwood City Council on Oct. 22 threw out a bill that would have made it illegal to feed deer, Canada geese, ducks and other migratory fowl in Wildwood.

“The intent behind the ordinance is to gain compliance and serve as an effective means for helping control the deer population,” said Ryan Thomas, director of public works/city engineer. “This is just one of many actions that could be taken to help in those effects.”

Among their complaints, residents in the past have complained of deer coming up to their houses and eating their plants, especially their hostas.

The proposed ordinance stated that any person in violation could be fined up to $1,000 or be sentenced to jail for 90 days.

Capt. Ken Williams prior to the meeting contacted other municipalities that have enacted no-feed legislation.

He found that the cities of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley and Town & Country have already enacted the same ordinance, but so far there have been no enforcement actions associated with any violations.

Residents challenged the bill and said it was not in compliance with the city’s mission and that to enforce the bill would require neighbors to spy on neighbors and then report them to the city.

“We live in a largely rural area, and that’s one of the many reasons we moved here,” Sally Branson said.

“I wouldn’t move to Seattle and not expect rain, or the Keys and not expect hurricanes or St. Louis and not expect tornadoes. What most disturbs me in this

very insidious nature of this proposed ordinance.”

“You can’t legislate good common sense.

The deer are hopefully here to stay whether we feed them or not and hopefully so is our mission and vision statement and adherence to good common sense.”

“We have the privilege of living in an area which is both urban and rural,” resident Fran Gragnani said on behalf of her husband, John Gragnani. “This promotes conflict in the community.”

Dan Topik said the ordinance, if passed, would ultimately be known as the “neighborhood revenge act,” which would eventually lead to lawsuits and be known as the “lawyer’s relief act.”

“I believe we can all agree the city of Wildwood has an excessive deer population,” Topik said.

Instead, he suggested that the city take a look at what other cities are doing to help control the deer population and get together with experts in the field to seek their advice.

“Fining the citizens of Wildwood or putting them in jail for feeding deer will not solve the problem of the deer population,” Topik said.

However, Thomas said that he is “very doubtful” that anything of that nature would ever come as a result of the ordinance, and Councilmember David Geile (Ward 1) said he thinks the real problem “truly is overpopulation.”

The Council voted 8-6 in opposition to the ordinance.

“I don’t believe in an ordinance you don’t enforce,” Councilmember Ron James (Ward 6) said. “I think we can come up with something better.”

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Looking to the future Five alumni from Rossman School’s class of 2011 recently visited Rossman’s current sixth grade to tell students what to expect during their sixth-grade experience and secondary school. The eighth-graders represented five different secondary schools: John Burroughs, MICDS, St. Louis Priory School, Villa Duschesne and Whitfield.

Scholarships awarded The Parkway North High class of 1992 raised $9,000 for college scholarships for

seniors at North High, and the scholarships in September were awarded at North High’s Homecoming game. The premise of the scholarship program was to support North’s graduating seniors and serve as role models of giving back, while challenging other graduating classes to do the same.

The North High class of 1992 is the first Parkway reunion class to give back to their school by providing college scholarships.

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Students were required to submit a video application to be considered for the scholarship.

The “20 Year Return” scholarship is coordinated through the Parkway Alumni Association, which was founded by North graduates almost 20 years ago. The mission of the Parkway Alumni Association is to encourage communication among alumni and foster programs that serve and support the Parkway community.

Raising funds for the heart The American Heart Association recognized the Parkway School District’s Health and Physical Education Department for its participation in the 2011-12 “Jump Rope for Heart” and “Hoops for Heart” events.

Parkway schools raised $46,386 to help promote awareness and raise funds to fight the nation’s No. 1 cause of death – cardiovascular disease. Oak Brook, Ross, Mason Ridge and Hanna Woods elementary schools placed in the top 10 “Jump Rope for Heart” schools in the St. Louis area. In addition, the Parkway School District was the top fundraiser of all public schools in the area.

Newly promoted Dr. Matthew Frederickson, Rockwood School District’s director of curriculum and a Wildwood resident, recently received a promotion to Sergeant First Class Frederickson in the Illinois National Guard. He served in the Missouri National Guard for 20 years and last year transferred to the Illinois National Guard. As a military bandsman, SFC Frederickson has served his country on five continents, most recently entertaining troops in Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and Djibouti, Africa.

SFC Frederickson is a graduate of the Airman Leadership School, the Air Force NCO Academy, the Army Warrior Leader Course, the Army Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course and a distinguished honor graduate of the Army Advanced Leader Course.

All-around scholar Parkway South High senior Thomas Ara Meisel was recognized as a National Merit Semifinalist as well as an AP Scholar.

Meisel also participated in a program where he spent his entire high school junior year as a full-time college student at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo., studying math, science and computer programming at a college level. He was on the dean’s list both semesters, was awarded into the Collegiate National Honor Society and completed 38 college credits with a 4.0 GPA.

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Beautifying with trees Students involved with Eco Club at LaSalle Springs Middle in October picked up shovels and planted 40 trees and shrubs as part of a school beautification project. Sponsored by teachers Maryanne Moosmann and Students participate in LaSalle Springs Middle’s Eco Club Debbie Odlum, stu- Planting Project. dents wrote and received a Project CommuniTree grant for the trees from the Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Conservation Department.

Eco Club’s work complements the school’s new outdoor classroom pavilion and outdoor amphitheater, which opened for the 2012-2013 school year.

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By BETSY ZATKULAK Going to work, earning a paycheck, and managing finances and time are second nature for most adults. But when you take a group of fifth-graders out of the classroom and into a reality-based, mini-community – where they go to work, manage bank accounts, shop using debit cards, write checks and more – they quickly learn that no amount of classroom curriculum can truly prepare them for the “real world.”

Recently fifth-graders from Barretts Elementary spent a day at the Donald O. Schnuck JA BizTown, sponsored by Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis, Inc. and located at the Dennis and Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center in Chesterfield Valley.

The day was “surprising,” but that’s part of the lesson and the fun.

BizTown has a city hall and features 17 businesses including: banks, utilities, retail shops, hospitals, radio and TV stations, restaurants and more.

Barretts Elementary fifth-grader Tommy Matteucci, was mayor for the day.

“BizTown is like a small city and you all have your jobs to do. You have to do your job and spend your money wisely, so it’s just like being a grown-up,” he said.

Matteucci, who liked his job as mayor, said he had his fair share of unforeseen challenges; like standing on that “really big stage” and using a microphone.

“Being mayor was really challenging because everybody has to get things signed by the mayor to get official approval, so I was signing everything,” said Matteucci.

He also had to write a speech and hand out certificates to parent volunteers, all before the day was over.

Each day at BizTown begins with employees setting up their businesses, reviewing tasks and setting prices before opening their doors for business. A town hall meeting, led by the mayor, invites a representative from every business to present the company’s products to BizTown’s citizens. The day ends with a reading of the businesses reports and noting the financial success or failure of the day.

Employees are paid twice and have two breaks. During each break, they can shop, make a deposit, eat lunch, and take their child for a health checkup and more.

Haley Brotherton liked her job working as a registrar for St. Joseph’s Academy and looked forward to shopping at Monsanto during her break.

“I was going to buy a fake bug or something for my brother,” said Brotherton.

But the line was too long and she had to get back to work without buying the bug.

There was an upside to the delay.

“I actually had a lot of money when I finished, because I had to wait that long,” she said.

Katie Wilson, who worked as a De Smet registrar, ran into a similar situation when she met up with some of her friends during her break and spent too much time waiting in line.

“I was late to my job because of it,” Wilson explained. “I was really nervous because I thought something bad would happen, but nothing ever did.”

Wilson also liked her job, but said she felt the responsibility and stress that often come with work.

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Students transform Parkway Central during Beautification Day

By EMMA RECHENBERG Students and teachers woke up early to participate in Parkway Central High School’s Beautification Day on Sept. 29, a day spent beautifying the outside of school by mulching, picking up trash and gardening various plant beds.

The day began at 8 a.m. with students immediately beginning to clean their assigned locations.

“I’ve been spreading mulch and uprooting old trees and miscellaneous plant life,” junior Ben Levine said.

Others were assigned to more specific places throughout the grounds of Central.

“Well, we’ve actually been back down by the art department working on the art and band garden,” said senior Casie French.

“We’ve been pulling weeds all day.”

Everyone shared gardening equipment and volunteered in the best way they could, as they acknowledged the value and importance of Beautification Day. “We need to have pride in our school to keep our school clean and nice-looking,” sophomore Matthew Schmittdiel said.

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hours or more at school, and many believe that the appearance of the building and grounds where they are educated should be in top condition.

“Beautification Day is important so that we keep our school looking good and fresh,” Levine said.

Students could also log the hours spent at Beautification Day as volunteer hours for organizations of their choice. These vary from honor societies to clubs, classes to extra credit.

“I’m here mainly just because I like to help, but I’m also getting A+ Program hours and Senior Women hours,” French said.

Some students are required to have up to 60 hours of volunteer work throughout their high school career.

“I’m here for StuCo, but I also could be getting A+ hours and NEHS hours,” Schmittdiel said.

At the end of the day, participants saw that their hard work paid off.

“It’s like our school is new again,” French said.

The day ended at noon with a lunch of hot dogs and chips.

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When it came to managing personal finances, all three students said they did a good job.

“I was good about not going overboard and just going around and buying everything,” Matteucci said.

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Lancers set record The Lafayette Lancers set a school record with its finish in the Class 2 state high school girls golf tournament.

Lafayette finished second in the tournament played at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.

The Lancers shot a team total of 732 at the two-day tournament. Rock Bridge won with a 712. Lafayette led Rock Bridge by 10 strokes after the first day of play 358-368.

“To finish second in state is a great accomplishment,” Lafayette coach Gaylen Laster said. “It was tough to be leading after day one, but Rock Bridge is a very good team with seniors who had been at state and knew what playing over two days was all about since they didn’t play very well the first day.

“Our girls had a terrific season and not placing first doesn’t diminish our season. It is the best finish by a Lafayette girls team at state.”

The previous best finish was a fourthplace result in 2003.

Senior Briana Cullimore tied for third with a 156.

“I was very impressed on how Briana played over the entire season and the tournament,” Laster said. “She actually shot one under the front nine on day two to catch the leaders, but there was some great golf being

played and she just didn’t make some putts down the stretch. That is just golf.”

Senior Ashton Goldammer tied for 23rd with a 182. Sammi Charpentier, Mindy Danna Hennrich and Michelle Stading all tied for 67th with a 203.

“I was very proud of the team, as only Ashton Goldammer had been to the state tournament before this year,” Laster said.

“Mindy Hennrich, Michelle Stading and Sammi Charpentier played well for their first time at state. Dalhousie is a very demanding course and you have to focus every shot or you could put yourself in a bad position.

“I think the experience will motivate the returning players to now get back next year.”

High school girls tennis Lafayette coach Donna Stauffer is up for a prestigious honor. She is one of 10 national finalists selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for the Starfish Award, which is an award for no-cut coaches.

“The USTA has a Starfish Award, recognizing high school coaches who do not cut,” Stauffer said. “Last year, I was one of nine finalists. This year I was nominated by the Missouri State High School Activities Association and have been named as one of 10 finalists. We have had a no-cut program for the last 10 years and have grown from

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“We feel very strongly that anyone who wants to participate in a sport and who is committed to getting better should be allowed to play. We want students to be able to belong to something and to be part of a team if they want to.”

The philosophy has transformed Lafayette into one of the elite public school programs in the area.

“Our program has definitely gotten stronger because we do not cut and we also believe we are providing players experiences and friendships they will take with them for the rest of their lives,” Stauffer said. “It is a tremendous amount of work, but seeing so many young women enjoying the great game of tennis and also contributing to a strong program makes it so worthwhile.”

At the recent Class 2 state tournament in Springfield, Lafayette junior Haleigh Chobanian player her teammate Arianna Demos. The pair are doubles partners. But this was individual singles play at state.

Chobanian won 6-0, 6-2 to advance to the fifth-place match. Chobanian recorded a 6-0, 6-0 win over Brooke Barnard in the consolation championship match.

Stauffer also praised Demos.

“Arianna lost to the fourth-place winner in the first round,” Stauffer said. “She won two great matches in the consolation draw, including an incredible win over a highly ranked player in the Missouri Valley Section.

Ari was cramping badly during the match and it was inspirational that she was able to persevere and win in a third-set tie break.”

In state doubles, Lafayette’s doubles entry, Abby and Kelly Carpenter had a fine run.

“It was such an impressive tournament for them,” Stauffer said. “Abby is a sophomore whose game continues to improve with each match. Kelly played varsity tennis her freshman year and then ran track for two years (including going to state last year). We were thrilled to get her back on the tennis team this year and the sister combination proved to be our most successful doubles team since the late 1990s.”

High school boys swimming Parkway West captured the annual Parkway quad held at Parkway West with 420 points, just topping Parkway Central at

417. Parkway South was third at 356 and Parkway North was fourth at 186.

“This was so exciting for us to come out and win the Quad by three points,” Parkway West coach Allison Zeller said. “This is the first time in my career at West that either the boys or girls have won. We have a friendly rivalry with all of the Parkway schools and Central is the team to beat this season so it was great to see our boys rally together and get the win.”

Junior Grant Keesling was West’s lone first-place winner. He took the 100 breaststroke in 1 minute, 04.45 seconds. Otherwise, the Longhorns had good results to pile up the points.

“It really was a total team effort,” Zeller said. “The boys stepped it up and raced, without worrying about their times.”

In the 50 freestyle, junior Ryan Schlueter and Philip LePoidevin took second and third. Divers Tim Calvert and Romney Morgan placed third and fourth with new personal best scores. Junior Tommy Christensen took second and Josh Emde place third in the 500 free. Senior captain Sam Luethy just got out touched by Parkway Central’s Riley Brown in the 100 back, placing him second overall. Joe Ross finished second in the breaststrokers.

Several Longhorns have qualified for state. They are Christensen in the 100 free, 200 IM, 200 free, 500 free, and 100 fly; Luethy in the 100 back; Schlueter in the 50 and 500 free; Keesling in the 100 breast and all three relays.

••• The Kennedy Celts captured the AAA swim meet in the first year the league has held a meet.

Kennedy won with 476 points, topping Trinity at 315 and DuBourg at 216.

“I had high expectations for my boys to do well, as they have improved greatly throughout this season,” coach Ann Hawkey said.

Kennedy won the medley relay in 2:02.2 Relay members are senior Joseph Rogers, junior Sam Stewart, freshman Timmy Renick and sophomore Joe Bruno.

Rogers won the 200 free in 2:13.8 and the 500 free in 6:02.4. Senior Michael Klein took the 50 free in 23.6 seconds and the 100 free in 54.91.

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Parkway West wins district tournament It’s been a long time but the Parkway West Longhorns girls have won a district golf championship, snapping a long draught.

The Longhorns won the Class 2 District 3 tournament at Links of Dardenne with a team score of 351, to finish two strokes ahead of Lafayette’s 353.

Parkway West girls golf, from left: coach Nancy Sachtleben, After checking the record Rebecca Su, Carolyn Stewart, Emily Goldenstein, Polly books, Parkway West coach Barclay, Lily McMorrow and coach Bertram Nancy Sachtleben discovered the last time the Longhorns won districts as a team and appears to be when the squad won state in 1980.

“This is what we have been able to look up; perhaps there was another year in the ‘80s but we don’t show it,” Sachtleben said. “So, this is a huge deal for us.”

Although the Longhorns failed to make the leader board as a team at state, Emily Jan Goldenstein finished the championship tied for third with first and second round scores of 77 and 79. won in 1:46.7. The 400 free relay won in 4:14.3 and its members were Klein, freshman Andrew Heying, sophomore Zack Heilweck and Rogers.

“My entire team competed at the best level I have seen all season,” Hawkey said. “I have a very young team who had improved tremendously from August to now. This was the most enthusiastic I have seen them throughout the season and the spirit has continued this week.”

High school girls swimming Parkway North senior Heather Lundstrom has chosen her college before the start of the season. She has decided to go to the University of Tennessee.

Lundstrom will be joining an already deep Lady Vol squad coached by Matt Kredich that is picked to finish in the top five at NCAA’s this year.

Lundstrom is considered to be the top recruit in the state of Missouri.

Lundstrom is a butterfly specialist with strong long course meter times in the 100 (1:01.08) and 200 (2:13.18). That ability translates well to short course yard swimming with lifetime bests of 54.43 and 1:57.61 in the 100 and 200 fly events, which would put her in contention for spots at the NCAA Division I Championships.

High school girls softball The Eureka Wildcats’ (20-3) second consecutive trip to the Class 4 Final Four at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield ended with another fourth-place finish.

Francis Howell thwarted the Wildcats’ hopes with a 4-2 win over Eureka in the Class 4 third-place game at the Killian

Sports Complex in Springfield.

In the semifinal game, Eureka could not solve Truman senior Paige Parker. The talented left-hander struck out 14 Wildcats and allowed just two hits, leading Truman to an 8-1.

Amateur golf The Missouri team held its championship by winning the 14th Mid-America Junior Cup Matches at Bellerive Country Club.

Each year a team from Missouri plays a team from the Kansas City Golf Association. Missouri scored a 6-2 win over two days of play.

Curt Rohe, the executive director of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association, coached the team of high school youngsters.

“The kids played exceptionally well,” Rohe said. “The formats we play are difficult because of unfamiliarity to juniors. I was very pleased with the way they played and how they gelled together as a team.”

The kept the trophy in St. Louis. Rohe said that is important.

“Obviously this is always the goal – to keep this cup in St. Louis,” Rohe said.

“MAGA has been very successful in doing this with a 9-4-1 record now in the 14 years of the matches.”

“I think the event is awesome for junior golf,” Rohe said. “It gives the kids an opportunity to participate in a team competition, with juniors they know, but maybe not so well to have to play this closely with. The match-play format is unlike anything they play in all year long, so it exposes them to a whole new direction in golf.”

Cusumano and Desai will not be eligible due to age to play next year, Rohe said.

“As for rest of team, we will have to wait until 2013 to see,” Rohe said.

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By WARREN MAYES If she could have written the end to her high school golf career, Westminster Christian Academy’s Brooke Cusumano could be compared to Hemmingway.

She successfully defended her Class 1 championship at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club in New Bloomfield. The effervescent senior shot a two-day total of 154, good for 10 strokes over par. She won state by three strokes, topping her teammate Jordan Wolf.

Cusumano was not at a loss for words to describe her feelings.

“I mean, it’s pretty incredible,” Cusumano said. “When I was in the eighth grade, I never thought about something like this happening to me. Getting to state is such an honor. To win it twice in a row is just unbelievable. I have a hard time putting it in the right words. I’m so flattered by it all.

“I still can’t imagine it. I couldn’t believe I won state once. To win twice, is a dream come true.”

Naturally, Westminster coach Steve Bradley was thrilled for her.

“Brooke is such an intense competitor that it will be really hard to lose her next season,” Bradley said.

“She was nervous after the front nine on the second day. She had a bad hole on No. 6 when she got into trouble in the wet sand.

She had no idea when she finished her last hole that she had won.

“Her father (Frank) asked us if he could go tell her when she had finished. Of course, we said yes. He went up to her and told her and then the two of them shared a big hug.

It was the best moment of the tournament.”

Cusumano said it was a special moment

for her and her dad.

“My dad ran up to me and gave me a big hug and told me I had won,” Cusumano said. “I was literally stunned. I didn’t think I had won. I couldn’t really tell. No one really did anything when I finished. So, I didn’t think I had won.”

But after her father delivered the good news, Cusumano said, “Everyone came up and gave me a hug and congratulated me.”

The course was tough, Cusumano said.

It played tougher on the second day with the wind.

“The bunkers were deadly. It was hard sand, too, and that’s the worse. I’m terrible in them,” Cusumano said. “All my trouble in the two days was when I was in the bunker.”

But tough as it was, Cusumano improved on her score from last year as well. She had an eagle on the first day of the tourney.

“I haven’t had an eagle in three years,” Cusumano said. “That was awesome.”

The eagle came on No. 7, a par 5.

Cusumano was on the green in two shots and had a 20-foot putt.

“I made it. No one said a word,” Cusumano said. “Then a girl in my group said ‘You just made an eagle.’ I said I guess I did. I didn’t realize I did it. I didn’t have a chance to get nervous about the putt.”

She did have two sevens, one in each round.

On the second day, Cusumano recorded the score on No. 6.

“I went through so many stages,” Cusumano said. “It was the goofiest thing ever. My assistant coach Mr. Rex Janssen said I could still win and to not let it bother me.”

She took the advice. Cusumano birdied No. 7 and then parred No. 8 and No. 9, where she had a seven the day before.

“I got my game back,” Cusumano said.

That did not surprise Bradley.

“Brooke always does well with her driver and with her chipping,” Bradley said. “She had a great opening round and even overcame a bad hole on No. 9 to lead after the first day. On the second day, even with a bad number on hole 6, she battled through it.

“She nearly aced hole 17 by placing her tee shot 1 foot from the cup. She just never quits, and that is what makes her a twotime state champion.”

Cusumano said she is excited about going to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

“I really liked the school,” Cusumano said. “I really felt like they wanted me on the team. It’s close and a perfect distance from my house. I can come home when I need to. The school is great.”

Cusumano will sign with SIUC to play golf at the upcoming national letter of intent signing day.

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Westminster Wildcats take second consecutive state title in girls golf

try Club in New Bloomfield. The 669 was Wildcats won the sectional as well to earn four shots lower than last year’s squad’s the trip to state.

Player highlights included Wolf who finrecord-setting 91-stroke victory. This fall, Westminster won state by 52 strokes over ished another standout season.

“Jordan had a great first day and had a Villa Duschesne.

Westminster senior Brooke Cusumano great warm-up during day two,” Bradley finished with a two-day total of 154 to win said. “We thought she might overtake her second consecutive state championship. Brooke at one point, but she had a couple Junior Jordan Wolf wound up with a 157 to bad holes, and then it got into her head. finish second. It was her third straight top- She is a very tough competitor as well.

She was able to finish in the second spot, four finish.

Freshman McKenna Montgomery also but she wanted to win.

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“She has really improved as a server and defensive player. It would not surprise me to see Mel playing all the way around at Ole Miss.”

While Campbell and Crow are seniors, Scott and Johnson are just juniors. Having them back next season for the Lancers will be valuable, Young said.

“I’m very happy to have them back,” Young said. “While we are losing eight seniors this year, we have four juniors and a sophomore on varsity that have done some great things as well as a full team of good players on our JV team that has only lost one match all season.”

Scott continues to amaze Young with her talent.

“Maggie is probably the best high school setter I’ve ever coached,” Young said. “She is a great talent skill-wise, but what makes Maggie truly phenomenal as a setter is her ability to think during a play and during a match. As a coach, it is so much easier when you and the setter are on the same page.

Johnson displays all the attributes any coach would love to see on his team, Young said.

“Lily is one of the most competitive players I’ve ever coached. She’s a great allaround player and is very driven,” Young said. “Lily never settles for being good; she’s always working to get better. She was voted a captain by her teammates this season and has done a great job, along with several others on the team, of providing leadership.

Choosing their colleges early benefits both Scott and Johnson, Young said.

“I think it has helped Maggie and Lily.

We want the kids to be able to have fun and play at their highest level,” Young said.

“That becomes difficult when outside distractions become something the girls are thinking about while playing. It is unusual for girls to commit before their senior year, but it also allows them to put their full concentration on their high school team.”

And that concentration is serving them well right now.

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said Tanya Berry, lead researcher. “People are screaming and crying and throwing up, and if you’re not a regular exerciser you might think this is what exercise is – that it’s this horrible experience where you have to push yourself to the extremes and the limits, which is completely wrong.”

The research team is working on a further study that focuses on follow-up episodes of “The Biggest Loser” featuring participants who have lost weight, are physically fit and enjoy exercise. Those results should be published next year.

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In an independent study, St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield was ranked best in St. Louis for cardiac care and first in Missouri in several other categories.

National quality study gives St. Luke’s top rankings

An independent study evaluating the performance of more than 4,500 U.S. hospitals on treatment of common conditions and procedures ranked St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield the best in St. Louis for cardiac care and No. 1 in Missouri for neurosurgery, neurosciences, overall pulmonary services, critical care and gastrointestinal medical treatment.

The quality rankings are included in “American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation,” an analysis based on 2009-2011 Medicare records.

Hospitals cannot opt out of the analysis, and no hospital pays to be rated.

Earlier this year, Healthgrades for the sixth consecutive year recognized St. Luke’s among the nation’s top 1 percent of hospitals, based solely on survival and complication rates.

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Des Peres Hospital opens wound care facility Des Peres Hospital has opened the Wound Care Center by Des Peres Hospital,

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Chronic wounds are those wounds that have not shown significant improvement with conventional treatment within 30 days or complete healing in eight weeks.

Located at 1032 Old Des Peres Road, the Wound Care Center is staffed with a wound care physician and nurses who utilize some of the most advanced wound care technologies available. The team works in partnership with the patient’s existing medical team to monitor progress during the course of treatment.

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‘Biggest Loser’ a big turn-off University of Alberta researchers conducted a study and found that watching a short clip of “The Biggest Loser” TV show resulted in negative attitudes toward exercise.

“The depictions of exercise on shows like ‘The Biggest Loser’ are really negative,”

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that claims made on the labels of dietary supplements are not always to be believed.

The HHS’ Office of the Inspector General checked the accuracy of claims on labels of 127 supplements, and many fell short of being true.

According to the government’s report, 20 percent of the supplements they reviewed claimed to treat or prevent illness, which drugs can claim but supplements cannot.

For more on the effectiveness of dietary supplements, including safety alerts, visit healthfinder.gov, and search “supplements.”

Lifting away diabetes Men who weight train on a regular basis may reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 34 percent, according to a study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Southern Denmark. Combining weight training with aerobic exercise might reduce the risk by roughly 60 percent, researchers said.

The study followed about 32,000 men from 1990-2008. Researchers looked at information on time the men spent each week on weight training and aerobic exercises and found that even a modest amount of weight training may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk.

Those who trained less than an hour reduced their risk by 12 percent; those lifting between 60-149 minutes saw a 25 percent risk reduction; and men who

lifted weights at least 150 minutes a week reduced their risk by 34 percent.

Researchers found the greatest benefit – a 59 percent reduction in type 2 diabetes risk – resulted from 150 minutes of aerobics in addition to at least 150 minutes of weight training per week.

Further research is needed to confirm results and to learn whether the study’s findings apply to women.

The study appeared in Archives of Internal Medicine.

AAP advocates for cheerleaders The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has given a shout out to coaches, parents and school officials to consider new guidelines aimed at preventing serious injury to cheerleaders. According to the AAP, over the past 25 years, cheerleading has accounted for 66 percent of all catastrophic injuries to high school female athletes, and the sport is among the highest risk for direct catastrophic injuries that can result in permanent brain injury, paralysis or death.

Key recommendations include: • Cheerleading should be designated as a sport in all states, allowing for benefits such as qualified coaches, better access to medical care and injury surveillance.

(Twenty-nine state high school athletic associations recognize cheerleading as a sport, and Missouri is not among them.)

• Cheerleaders should have a pre-season physical and access to qualified strength and conditioning coaches.

• Cheerleaders should be trained in all spotting techniques and attempt stunts only after demonstrating appropriate skill progression.

• Pyramid and partner stunts should be performed only on a spring/foam floor or grass/turf. Stunts should never be performed on hard, wet or uneven surfaces.

Pyramids should not be more than two people high.

• Coaches, parents and athletes should have access to a written emergency plan.

• Any cheerleader suspected of having a head injury should be removed from practice or competition and not allowed to return until receiving clearance from a health professional.

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For the study, “A Longitudinal Study of Risk-Glorifying Video Games and Reckless Driving,” researchers surveyed more than 5,000 14- to 18-year-olds over a four-year period and found that teens who played M-rated games depicting reckless driving were more likely to be stopped by police, get into auto accidents, drink and drive, and not wear a seat belt. Playing the games was not only associated with risky behavior – it increased it.

“It may sound obvious, but parents need to impress (on) their children that driving a car is not a game,” Jay Hull, lead author of the study, said.

Obesity and breast cancer recurrence Breast cancer patients have a higher risk of the cancer coming back, and of dying, if they are overweight or obese, according to a study led by Dr. Joseph Sparano, of the Albert Einstein Cancer Center and chair of medical oncology at Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care.

Sparano said he saw that in data on women in a multi-center study of breast cancer.

“Obesity was associated with increased risk for women with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, which is the most common subtype that accounts for about two-thirds of all breast cancer,” Sparano said.

Women who were obese when they were diagnosed had about a 30 percent higher risk of a recurrence and about a 50 percent higher risk of death even with the best methods of treatment.

The study was published in the journal Cancer.

FDA issues warning for eye drops, decongestants The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning parents to keep certain overthe-counter (OTC) products out of the reach of children at all times. Specifically, agency officials said, OTC eye drops, used to relieve redness, and nasal decongestant sprays can be toxic when swallowed.

“In the hands of young children who are apt to swallow them, they can cause serious health consequences,” said Yelena Maslov, a pharmacist at the FDA. The products of concern are sold under various brand names, including Visine, Dristan and Mucinex, as well as under generic and store brand names.

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“Children who swallow even miniscule amounts of these products can have serious adverse effects,” Maslov said.

Between 1985 and 2012, FDA identified 96 cases in which children ranging from 1 month to 5 years accidentally swallowed the products. There were no deaths reported, but more than half of the cases (53) required hospitalization because of symptoms that included nausea, vomiting, lethargy, fast heartbeat, and coma.

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Fare for a festive holiday buffet These recipes result in delicious buffet Note: The recipe may be doubled. Pinfoods that won’t leave you trapped in the wheels may be frozen after slicing. When kitchen. ready to serve, thaw slices for 30-60 minSausage pinwheels utes in refrigerator before baking.

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4 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese Carefully spread sausage in an even layer 4 slices (roughly 3 x 5 inches) Danish-style over dough. rye bread, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces Roll dough lengthwise to form a long roll.

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Extend the invitation Social calendars fill up quickly during the holiday season, so get invitations out at least four weeks in advance of the party. Be sure to ask guests to RSVP, or request a “regrets only” reply, and specify a date – ideally a week or two before the event – by which you would like a response.

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per person for the first two hours of a party and one drink per person for each additional hour. If serving beer, wine and hard liquor, plan on 40 percent of guests drinking beer, 30 percent drinking wine and remaining guests drinking hard liquor.

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By SUZANNE CORBETT Thanksgiving Day for many of us is a time to over-indulge in the pleasures of the table. It is a day on which most of us toss dietary cares aside, but due to health concerns such as diabetes or celiac disease, there are many people who cannot afford that luxury. Others are committed to specific diets that place restrictions on the foods they will eat. For the person hosting Thanksgiving dinner, those situations can pose a challenge.

“When hosting Thanksgiving or any dinner, we need to be aware of the special needs people bring to the table,” said Roberta Duyff, author of the “American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide.”

It is important to know the food restrictions people have, whether they are for health or religious reasons. The host can begin by asking guests if there are any foods they cannot eat, then proceed by planning a menu that includes dishes everyone can enjoy.

For example, the classic vegetable trio enjoyed by Native Americans – squash, beans and corn – fits perfectly into any Thanksgiving menu and fits also into the paleo (aka “caveman”) diet and into a lowfat diet, even offering the added benefit of dietary fiber.

To satisfy guests on low-fat diets or those who are gluten-intolerant, roast the turkey un-stuffed, keeping dressing and gravy separate. For the vegetarian, try including an unusual vegetable casserole or unique rice dish.

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and gravy.”

In fact, according to Duyff, preparing a Thanksgiving feast everyone can enjoy is simply a matter of how foods are prepared.

“Simple changes, such as lightening up on the butter and gravy, or substituting healthier ingredients such as almonds for French-fried onion rings, or choosing lowfat cheeses, can make a big difference,” Duyff said.

Thanksgiving brings family and friends around the table to celebrate the joys of the harvest and enjoy one another’s company. Being aware of everyone’s needs and adapting recipes accordingly will result in a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by all.

“My best advice: Don’t eat more than you need, and enjoy the conversation at the table,” Duyff said. “It’s time to be thankful for food and the people we share it with.”

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Libby’s crustless pumpkin pie Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the pumpkin pie. For decades, home cooks have depended on the timeless pumpkin pie recipe on the back of the Libby’s can. In an effort to address those on low-fat, low-sugar or gluten-free diets, Libby’s has taken its classic recipe and developed a no-crust version of its famous pie.

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By JIM ERICKSON The Greater St. Louis Area Fire Chiefs Association, Metropolitan Fire Marshals Association of St. Louis County and the Greater St. Louis Region Fire and EMS Officers Association were among those honoring area firefighter-paramedics during a luncheon held Oct. 21 at the Kirkwood Community Center.

The awards were given for bravery while coming to the aid of persons trapped in fires or involved in other emergency situations, and for exceptional service.

Among those honored were: • Michael Starck, Jim Silvernail and Jim Smith, of the Metro West Fire Protection District, who received a unit citation for their actions in evacuating and rescuing residents in a burning apartment complex.

• Steve Kirdy, Ed Fassler, Joe Newton, Dan Hinson, Kevin Kuehnel, Dan Allen, Nick Smith, Steve Heine, Jason Herin, Bill Long, Mike Underwood and Jeff Buehrle, of Monarch Fire Protection District, who received a unit citation for their efforts at the same apartment complex fire. Buehrle, Underwood, Herin and Heine also received a silver medal.

• Aaron Kindlesparger, Matt Lawler, Steve Heine, Don Hinson, Jason Herin, Dana Buckley and Terry Tebbe, of the Monarch Fire Protection District, who were honored with a unit citation for their rescue of a trapped occupant in a vehicle

involved in an accident last June. Tebbe also received the medal of bravery.

• Cody Jenneman and Kevin Bacon, of the West County Fire Protection District, who were honored with a unit citation for rescuing a trapped occupant from a vehicle fire last July. Bacon also received a silver medal. Jenneman and Bacon, along with Rich Minda, Matt Hogan and Dave Klump also received a unit citation for their actions at the Chesterfield apartment complex fire.

• Officer Travis Knoop and Sgt. Peggy Trittler, of the St. Louis County Police Department – West County Precint, who received the First Responder of the Year Award; and Kyle Sanders, Kurt Ellerman, Kyle Wilken and Scott Quick, of the Valley Park Fire Protection District, who received the EMS Call of the Year Award for their role last January in saving the life of a Parkway student who had gone into cardiac arrest during a severe asthma attack.

• Mike Thiemann, of the Metro West Fire Protection District, who was honored as Educator of the Year.

• Retired Fire Chief Clifford “Chip” Biehle who received an award for his many years of service with the Monarch Fire Protection District.

••• To view photos of the award ceremony, please visit this story online at newsmagazinenetwork.com.

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and improve Keifer Creek – that’s something the community wants and something we can provide,” he said.

One of the potential solutions is to improve the watershed’s natural filtration system by restoring its forests.

“A watershed without forests is a sick watershed,” Crandall said. “Reforestation can play a major role in restoring the health of Keifer Creek. It’s armor for the creek and people like trees. Plus, we have so many great native trees in Missouri that it seems a win-win – improving both the health and beauty of the watershed.”

Both Crandall and Cuba acknowledged that the creeks-naturally occurring challenges – such as an overpopulation of parasite-harboring fresh water snails during last summer’s drought – are hard to control. But manmade challenges should be easier to correct.

Crandall said no one sets out to deliberately harm the creek.

“There’s no ill will,” he said. “What’s needed is just better waste – and watershed – management. Together we can make a difference.”

Want to be a part of the solution? Contact the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, online at kiefercreek.weebly.com, fill out the online survey, call (314) 727-0600 or attend a second Saturday hike.

and residents met for the first time under a recently received watershed planning grant, Crandall said. He explained that the grant provides funding for quarterly meetings as well as the implementation of a watershed restoration plan over the next two years.

Data collected from water monitoring by the U.S. Geological Survey and MSD help to identify and quantify the contamination in the creek, but it’s people who will provide the solution.

“What we really need is people from the watershed area, people who use Keifer Creek and Castlewood State Park, to come out and talk with us about solutions,” Crandall said.

To that end, the Coalition holds hikes that explore the Keifer Creek watershed every second Saturday, all year long.

“We meet at the Keifer Creek bridge in Castlewood at 10 a.m.,” Crandall said. “We usually hike for about two hours (depending on the physical ability and desire of the group) and then we have a snack and chat.”

Crandall believes those chats will be key to the restoration project’s success.

“We feel like people really value the creek and want to know what they can do.

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By JIM ERICKSON Anyone searching for the personification of enthusiasm would find the West County EMS and Fire Protection District a good place to look.

Ernie Rhodes took over as chief there early this month. And it’s immediately obvious that he is enthusiastic about … well, a lot of things. For example he asked, “You know what keeps me awake at night?” he asked. “It’s not problems … it’s opportunities. We have so many opportunities here.

And we have the kind of dedicated, committed personnel with the passion and the intellect to make those opportunities a reality.”

Rhodes is especially enthusiastic about the potential of the district’s new academic center, safety house and training grounds on the property at Station 2 on Manchester Road. He readily admitted that the center was a major factor in his decision to apply for the chief’s position when the opening was announced earlier this year.

“There’s not another place like it in the St. Louis area,” he said. “In fact, there’s no other place like it in the entire Midwest. It has the potential to be busy every day of the year because it offers so much.”

The $5 million, state-of-the-art facility is used to conduct education classes for youngsters as well as adults in fire safety and home emergencies, as well as various types of professional training for firefighters and paramedics, ranging from classroom instruction and driver training in simulators to medical and fire-related emergencies.

One part of the center contains a fully equipped, actual size mock-up of the rear of an emergency medical service vehicle where paramedics can train on various pro-

cedures conducted en route to a hospital or urgent care facility. Adding to the realism is a lifelike, electronically controlled mannequin that serves as a patient.

Elsewhere on the grounds, training can be conducted on dealing with vehicle and building fires, and freeing victims from wrecked automobiles, cave-ins and confined spaces. The district also has personnel trained in swift-water rescue and handling situations involving hazardous materials.

“The goal of our education efforts with the general public is to reduce risk in the community,” Rhodes said. “If we could lower risk so much that citizens never have a need to call us, we will have done our job.

“But if your family is ever trapped in a house fire at 3 a.m., you also want to know that the best firefighters and paramedics are going to respond. That’s what I want, too, and that’s why the new training center is so important.”

Rhodes is no stranger to training activities, having served as a part-time instructor at the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Center in Columbia.

As a teenager growing up in southern Missouri, Rhodes was considering a career in electrical engineering until he and a friend decided to volunteer as auxiliary firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMT) at the local fire department.

Rhodes received EMT certification soon after graduating from high school and worked in that capacity with the St. Francis County ambulance service. He then decided to take the next step and enrolled in paramedic school, a much more rigorous and in-depth program that included clinical experience in See WEST COUNTY EMS, next page

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St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf to move from Chesterfield campus

By CAROL ENRIGHT St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf is looking for a new home. The school, which provides auditory-oral services to hearingimpaired children from preschool through eighth grade, is selling its building at 1809 Clarkson Road in Chesterfield and looking to lease a new space in the St. Louis area.

Director of development, Chris Martinez, said the school is searching for a facility about a third of the size of its current 108,000-square-foot building. Martinez cited two primary reasons for the move. He said the school needs a space that can accommodate its information technology systems as it continues to embrace cutting-edge technologies such as its “ihear” Internet therapy program (ihearlearning.org) that provides online services for hearing-impaired children throughout the country. He also said the nature of deaf education is changing.

“We see more and more kids over the Internet. We see more and more kids doing outreach programs in their mainstream schools,” Martinez said.

When the school moved to Chesterfield in 1996, it was home to 100 on-campus students.

Today, St. Joseph serves only 40 students at its Chesterfield campus. However, the entire organization, including its Indianapolis campus, reaches well over 300 students via online therapy and outreach programs that provide services to hearing-impaired children at their mainstream schools. This change in how the school delivers services has made the current building’s abundant space superfluous, Martinez said.

“The new facility – that may be in Chesterfield or may not – will allow us to have stronger IT and a space that’s more appropriate for our program,” Martinez said.

He noted that St. Joseph has always been an innovator in adopting the latest technologies.

As school officials look for that new space, one factor they will consider is a demographic study to understand where the school’s students and staff currently live. Martinez said the school staff is “quite excited” about the move and students and families have been supportive as well.

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Charles Fire Department where he worked until taking the West County position.

Married and the father of three, Rhodes was one of 29 applicants for the West County post. The committee named by the district’s Board of Directors to conduct the nationwide search included the chiefs of adjoining fire protection districts and a representative from Town & Country, one of the communities served by the West County EMS and Fire Protection District. ”My primary responsibility here is building a team,” he said. Drawing a comparison with professional baseball, he added, “When you get right down to it, our team here is in a World Series every time they go out the door because people’s lives and property are at stake.”

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From there, he went to the Greater St. Louis County Fire Academy and worked for the Lemay and Maryland Heights fire protection districts, rising through the leadership ranks and earning additional specialist certifications in the process. He also received a bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral science from National Louis University, a Chicago-based school that once maintained a satellite operation in the St. Louis area.

With one of his specialties being in rescue operations, he was selected to assist in New York after the 9-11 terrorist attacks and spent 10 days working at Ground Zero.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT Chesterfield Arts Executive Director Stacey Morse presented the details of a public sculpture contest to the Chesterfield City Council on Oct. 15. The Chesterfield Arts 2012-2013 University Sculpture Competition, which is open to students enrolled in art programs at universities and colleges within a 125-mile radius of Chesterfield, will result in the installation of a new sculpture along the stream walk in Chesterfield’s Central Park near the city’s amphitheater.

Morse said Chesterfield Arts designed the contest to “encourage the next wave of emerging sculptors” to make their mark on Chesterfield.

“We’ve really designed this as a career building opportunity for these students,” Morse said.

Written proposals for the sculpture are due on Nov. 1. The proposals will be reviewed by a selection panel that includes local artists, Harry Weber and Don Wiegand; Clara Coleman of Laumeier Sculpture Park; Roseann Weiss of the Regional Arts Commission; Thad Duhhig, professor of art and design at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Michelle Keesal, chair of the city’s Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee; and Nora Amato, the new executive director of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. Chesterfield Arts board members and Chesterfield City Council members also will have a chance to review contest submissions, but they will not be voting.

The pool of applicants will be narrowed to five finalists on Dec. 1. The finalists will each receive a $500 honorarium to create a

small model of their proposals, a detailed budget and timeline. Finalists will present their ideas to the selection panel in February. The winner will be announced in March 2013, will receive $1,500 and be paired with a local fabricator to create and install the work.

“That will become a work-study opportunity for that student,” said Morse. “So it’s a huge win-win situation for them.”

The contest kicked off with an optional orientation session on Sept. 22, during which students toured the site where the winning sculpture will stand. Morse said most of the 15 students who attended that session were from local universities, including Washington University, Saint Louis University and St. Louis Community College. She noted that many of the students were unfamiliar with Chesterfield and were “wowed” by the city’s public art, including “The Awakening,” the largerthan-life, cast-aluminum sculpture that was unveiled in Central Park in 2009.

“They were very impressed, and that chatter will continue with all of their networks of people and spread through their schools and their friends and families,” she said.

PNC Bank Arts Alive and the city of Chesterfield are the major funders of the $15,000 budget for fabricating and installing the winning sculpture, which will be unveiled in the fall of 2013.

Morse said the contest fits into the city’s overall public art master plan and is the latest effort to “get the community more involved in being part of creating the artwork.”

For more information about the competition, visit chesterfieldarts.org/outdoor-art/ universitycompetition.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT As speculation continues regarding whether Chesterfield Valley will really be home to two outlet malls next fall, at least one St. Louisan is betting her career that Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield is the real deal.

On Nov. 5, Colleen O’Neill officially started her job as general manager of the literally growing outlet mall.

Until early October, O’Neill had been the marketing director of Saks Fifth Avenue at Plaza Frontenac. Prior to that, she held positions at Pace Properties, Dillard’s Department Stores and the St. Louis Galleria.

O’Neill is a Saint Louis University graduate and served as the assistant director of alumni relations for the university.

Taubman spokeswoman, Karen Mac Donald, called O’Neill “perfect for the position” and said the developer hired O’Neill for her extensive retail experience and her local connections.

“She’s well known in the community. She’s got a lot of experience in terms of working at Dillard’s, as well as at Saks. We’re just thrilled to have her and believe she can bring a lot to the table,” Mac Donald said.

To get acquainted with her new company, O’Neill will spend two months (December and January) training at Taubman’s Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Mich., before returning to St. Louis in February 2013. Mac Donald noted that the training will take place “through the holiday season, which is the perfect time” to learn by fire.

O’Neill’s hire in early October came about a month after Taubman announced it was accelerating its construction schedule to meet an earlier opening date of Aug. 2, 2013.

Since that announcement, passersby have noticed a flurry of activity at the construction site, including building walls that began going up the first week of October and now take up a sizable portion of the property. At

presstime, foundation work for the entire mall had been completed. Wall and steel erection were underway, as well as electrical work and drainage channel installation.

With just about nine months until opening, Mac Donald said O’Neill’s hiring is “another significant milestone in the development of Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield.”

Meanwhile, Simon Property Group continues to move forward on the construction of its St. Louis Premium Outlets. Although it appears to be playing catch-up to Taubman, as no walls had started to rise at its construction site as of Nov. 1.

In its third-quarter earnings conference call on Oct. 25, the company’s Chairman and CEO David Simon responded to an analyst’s question regarding not only the competing outlet malls in Chesterfield Valley but a similar situation that the company is facing in Charlotte, N.C. “If we didn’t think we could lease and produce quality projects, we would not do it,” said Simon. “We have all the confidence of our track record and our team to continue to produce the results that the market and, more importantly, what I have grown accustomed to.”

Simon said the company has “earned the respect and the confidence of our retailer partners.”

“And when we announce an outlet center development, we expect to lease it, and they have all the confidence in the world that we’ll be able to do so.”

Another analyst asked Simon if he was worried about the risk of overbuilding in markets where competing outlet malls were being built.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT Prior to its regular meeting on Oct. 18, the Rockwood Board of Education met to discuss moving forward with a community education partnership with the Parkway School District.

Mike Seppi, Rockwood’s director of community education, framed the discussion by making a case for why a partnership between the two districts would benefit Rockwood. Seppi said by expanding the pool of customers to more than 250,000 residents, the partnership would ensure the viability of community education programs in a market in which enrollment is expected to remain flat or decline over the next five years. He also argued that teaming up with Parkway would help defray some of the costs – primarily personnel – that the district incurs in running its program.

Seppi said Rockwood would realize about $100,000 in savings the first year of partnering with Parkway and more than $200,000 annually after the program is fully phased in over three years.

Discussions about a joint community education program have been ongoing between the two districts since last December. In September, Paul Tandy, communications director for Parkway, indicated that he and Seppi would be presenting their formal recommendation for a partnership to both boards in October. That was stalled due to the reluctance of some Rockwood Board members to proceed without additional discussion.

After Seppi’s presentation, Board directors Bill Brown and Steve Smith voiced their support for the partnership.

“I can’t find the negatives,” said Brown.

“It looks to me like it benefits us in the long term and in the short term,” said Smith.

Smith said the $100,000 savings that Seppi projected in the first year “is not anything to sneeze at.”

“So I think this is a win, win, win, win, win – and we ought to move forward,” he said.

“Unfortunately, I disagree,” said Board Vice President Matt Doell.

Doell expressed concern with Rockwood losing autonomy in the deal and questioned the projected cost savings.

“I have seen mergers of many companies in my industry, and it never results in the cost savings” that are predicted, said Doell.

Brown cautioned the Board that if Rockwood doesn’t team up with Parkway, somebody else will.

He added that if the partnership doesn’t work, “we have a parachute out,” because the agreement would allow either party to dissolve the arrangement.

“There’s risk/reward, and I saw more reward than I did risk,” said Brown.

Board director Dr. Keith Kinder recommended phasing in the proposed partnership “a little bit at a time.”

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Let us run what we’re running with,” said Kinder. “And if we have some programs that don’t have adequate registrations, invite them in as a beginning piece, for one year or two years, to see how that works.”

After the meeting, Board President Janet Strate said the Board remains divided on the issue and would resume its discussion at its next meeting on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Crestview Middle School.

In the Spotlight West Newsmagazine managing editor Kate Uptergrove received the Missouri Community College Association’s News Media Award at the association’s 48th annual convention in Kansas City on Nov. 1.

Uptergrove was recognized for her previous work as the employment advice columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and as a section editor for advertising special features.

Cardinal third baseman David Freese was also honored at the MCCA Kate Uptergrove (right) with St. Louis Community convention, receiving the associa- College chancellor Myrtle E. B. Dorsey following tion’s outstanding alumni award. the MCCA awards presentation.

Freese, a graduate of Lafayette High School, played one season for St. Louis Community College at Meramec before transferring to the University of Southern Alabama.

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By CAROL ENRIGHT For the second year in a row, a Chesterfield police officer has been recognized by the National Alliance for Mental Illness as the Greater St. Louis Outstanding Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year.

Chesterfield Police Chief Ray Johnson and Mayor Bruce Geiger recognized officers Gregory Rupp, the 2011 recipient of the award, and Kim Beckmann, this year’s honoree, at the Chesterfield City Council meeting on Oct. 15.

CIT training provides police officers with extensive, specialized training in dealing with those affected by a mental-healthrelated crisis.

“What these officers are being recognized for is something most cops won’t even admit to – and that’s sensitivity,” said Johnson. “They can be hard-nosed cops when they need to be, but they also have the skills and the ability to turn on the sensitivity and the special ability to deal with certain people under certain conditions that they often encounter.”

Rupp and Beckmann are among 42 certified CIT officers on the Chesterfield force and 3,000 certified CIT officers in the St. Louis metropolitan area. In light of these numbers, Johnson pointed out how unlikely it is to have an officer in the department receive the award.

“To have two officers in two consecutive years from the same department is almost unheard of,” he added.

Sergeant Christopher Connelly, CIT trainer and coordinator for the department, said CIT training reflects a changing understanding among law enforcement about mental illness in the community.

“Law enforcement recognizes that many mental illness victims do not need to be incarcerated, rather, they require much

needed mental health evaluation and treatment,” Connelly said.

He commended Rupp and Beckmann “for their long-term personal involvement in mental health cases, which have made a significant difference in the lives of those affected.”

Then, Connelly offered specific examples of how each man intervened in a particular crisis.

Connelly said Rupp was instrumental in “identifying a previously undiagnosed mental illness in a mother” who was allegedly allowing “repeated sexual assaults on her children by unknown persons.”

Rupp led an investigation that resulted in the children being placed in foster care and the mother receiving psychiatric treatment.

“This provided for the safety of the children and allowed for a family to heal,” said Connelly.

Connelly relayed the story of Beckmann identifying a resident who had been involved in repeated contacts with the police over the past 20 years, primarily involving neighborhood disputes.

“As Officer Beckmann researched this matter, he found that these contacts had become more frequent and, most recently, involved her access to a semiautomatic weapon,” Connelly said.

When Beckmann realized the resident had never received a mental health evaluation, he brought together various mental health resources and, finally, enlisted the Circuit Court’s help in requiring the woman to undergo a psychiatric evaluation and receive long-term treatment.

“This is what makes these officers special,” said Connelly. “It’s their personal caring, their willingness to commit themselves to a cause and their willingness to seek a remedy and not just addressing the symptom.”

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Central County Dispatch draws interest from South County FPDs

By JIM ERICKSON The on-again, off-again expansion of the area served by the Central County Emergency 911 dispatch operation in Ellisville is on again.

This time, however, the interest is coming from a different direction, and the recent move could well trigger a major reshaping of fire and emergency medical service dispatching throughout St. Louis County.

Now entering the picture are operations currently served by South County Fire Alarm.

South County’s service area covers parts of St. Louis, Jefferson and Franklin counties.

At a recent meeting of the Monarch Fire Protection District Board, one of the agencies Central County serves, Monarch Fire Chief Tom Vineyard noted that Mehlville Fire Protection District had expressed interest in joining with Central County. Mehlville is the largest of South County’s owners and members and was one of the founders when the dispatch agency was established in 1968.

Robert Schultz, Central County legal counsel, told members of the operation’s board of directors that a contract submitted to Mehlville has been agreed to in principle with only minor changes requested by Mehlville and that approval could come soon.

Representatives from all agencies served by South County fire alarm also met with Central County officials late last month to hear

a presentation on the services the Ellisville operation offers and the technology it uses.

In addition to Mehlville, South County is owned by the Affton, Valley Park, Fenton and Lemay fire protection districts and the Crestwood Department of Fire Services. It also serves the Eureka and Pacific fire protection districts.

The interest from South County opera-

head of Central County’s expansion subcommittee, and the proposal remains on hold.

Due to the impact either or both of the expansion moves would have, Central County’s Board of Directors has hired a consultant to help determine an orderly process for handling what could be a large increase in its dispatching responsibilities.

“I’ve said that managed growth is good,” noted Loyal. “What we don’t want to do is dilute the quality of the service now being provided to the Central County area by trying to be the answer for all or a big part of St. Louis County.

“Maybe we could be that answer,” Loyal continued. “But it will take some careful planning and preparation to get the job done.”

– Monarch Fire Chief Vineyard agreed.

Tom Vineyard “Some economies could be gained from a larger operation and that could benefit all tions comes on the heels of Central Coun- the taxpayers involved. But our primary ty’s proposal to handle emergency calls for goal has to be maintaining service at a high three agencies now served by the North level,” he said.

Central Fire Alarm dispatching service.

Dispatching services are financed by revAs part of that offer, the Pattonville Fire enues from property taxes levied by owner Protection District, West Overland EMS and member fire and EMS agencies. Those and Fire Protection District and the Robert- funds are passed through to each entity’s son Fire Protection District were asked to dispatch operation. respond by Sept. 4. But the date was not a Central County already is viewed as finanformal deadline, said Vince Loyal, chief of cially strong and a provider of high quality the Metro West Fire Protection District and dispatch services. Loyal noted that in a recent

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An issue looming over all fire and EMS operations and their dispatching services is the new St. Louis County emergency communications center now under construction on Hanna Road just south of Big Bend in West County. The facility theoretically could handle dispatch operations for other agencies in addition to meeting its own police-related needs.

Success in such an effort would drain funds from existing dispatch entities. Fire and EMS officials also fear their services will deteriorate either due to their calls taking a lower priority to law enforcement’s needs in a combined operation, or due to the higher level of training and expertise they believe is necessary to handle firerelated and medical emergency calls.

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The City of Ballwin will consider the zoning ordinance or district regulations as provided herein, or may adopt different changes or provisions, without further notice or hearing, as the Board of Aldermen may deem to be in the public interest. The public hearing may be continued, by announcement at the public hearing, from time to time, as deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission, without publication of the time and place of the continued public hearing. Petitions of protest against zoning district boundary changes, duly signed and acknowledged, must be submitted by owners of thirty percent or more of either: (1) the area of the land (exclusive of streets and alleys) included in the proposed change(s), or (2) within the area determined by lines drawn parallel to and one hundred and eighty-five feet distant from the area proposed for a zoning district change, public rights-of-way excepted. These petitions will be considered in determining the percentage of favorable votes by the Board of Aldermen necessary to make the zoning district change in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ballwin. Residents of Ballwin are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Ballwin regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636) 227-8580 V or (636) 527-9200 TDD or 1-800-735-2466 (Relay Missouri) no later than 5:00 P.M. on the third business day preceding the hearing.

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With the crush of the holiday season fast upon us, many parents opt for convenience in an effort to save time and money. But fast food is not always the best choice.

Today, obesity is rampant and illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes are on the rise in both adults and youth. Heeding the old expression that the best gift is the gift of good health, the American Heart Association suggests that its “Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook” might be the best gift of the holiday season.

The 256-page cookbook is available in bookstores and online wherever books are sold.

It includes 200 easy-to-follow, hearthealthy recipes with 18 color photos. All the dishes featured in the cookbook— including Shrimp Jambalaya, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Cinnamon Quinoa with Peaches—meet the American Heart Association’s dietary recommendations.

“The ‘Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook’ is the perfect solution for individuals onthe-go and gives consumers the opportunity to make a nutritious meal they can enjoy while saving time and money,” said Lori Jones, nutritionist and American Heart Association volunteer.

“In addition to great recipes, the book also contains helpful information on the benefits of slow cooking, how a slow cooker can help you eat well and also includes the American Heart Association’s nutrition guidelines.”

For more information on the “Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook,” and other cookbooks from the American Heart Association, visit heart.org/cookbooks.

For cooks looking for recipes with a southern flair. Dillard’s once again is offering Southern Living’s “Cooking for Christmas” for only $10 in an effort to make the holidays a little brighter for families of seriously ill children.

All St. Louis-area Dillard’s stores will donate proceeds from the cookbook’s sales to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, which provides a “home-awayfrom-home” to families whose children are being treated at area hospitals.

The hardbound cookbook, which is illustrated with gorgeous photos, features more than 275 delicious holiday recipes and 12 mouthwatering menus in addition to gifts from the kitchen, decorating ideas and entertaining tips that are certain to make this holiday season unforgettable. Best of all, it’s a gift that gives back.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis provides a “home-awayfrom home” for families of seriously ill children traveling to St. Louis for medical treatment.

The organization has grown from an eight-bedroom facility in 1981 to now include three Houses, eight extended-stay apartments, and three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms – one at Mercy Children’s Hospital, one at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and one at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

The Ronald McDonald House provides comfort, care and lodging for up to 59 families every day of the year.

For more ways to assist RMHC St. Louis at the holidays, visit rmhcstl.com/holidays.

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Helping veterans meet the challenge of civilian life through service to local communities

By KATE UPTERGROVE “I lost my legs – that is all. I did not lose my desire to serve, or my pride in being an American.”

Those words, spoken by a Marine at Maryland’s Bethesda Naval Hospital in 2007, inspired Parkway North graduate Eric Greitens to found The Mission Continues.

A Navy SEAL officer, Greitens was deployed four times during the Global War on Terrorism to Afghanistan, Southeast Asia, the Horn of Africa and Iraq.

It was while on tour in Iraq that he says the idea for the organization started. His unit was hit by a truck bomb and, while Greitens escaped serious injury, some of his comrades weren’t as fortunate.

When he returned to the United States, he visited Bethesda to check on his fellow sailors. Every veteran he met – many of whom were still in their 20s – spoke of a desire to continue serving the country even if they weren’t able to return to battle.

Shortly after those conversations, Greitens used his combat pay to found The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization located in St. Louis that matches post-9/11 veterans with service opportunities in their communities. The opportunities, known as fellowships, require a commitment of 20 hours of service per week for 26 weeks. Veterans, who are known as fellows, are encouraged to follow a personal passion when selecting a nonprofit organization in which to serve.

Before beginning their fellowships, fellows attend a three-day orientation, joining other post-9/11 veterans from their fellowship class for a weekend of training, service and camaraderie. Upon returning home from orientation, they officially begin their fellowships at host organizations. At the end of their fellowships, they are required to plan and execute a capstone service project addressing a key need in their community.

The goal is to bridge the military-civilian divide – allowing veterans to feel more connected to their communities and helping civilians gain a better understanding of and appreciation for those who serve.

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“I did a little bit of both,” said Dodge, “helping with the soccer and working in program development.”

Dodge said the organization, with offices in St. Louis on Lindell Boulevard, gave him a great chance to promote youth physical fitness and youth sports. Soccer he says has long been a passion.

Bringing excellence home “In the military, every day you have this sense of mission,” said Meredith Knopp, vice president of programs for The Mission Continues. “You are expected to perform with excellence every day.”

She noted that “there’s a purpose and an intensity that can be hard for a veteran to find when he or she comes home.”

That is what The Mission Continues offers – both to veterans and to the nonprofits they serve. Perhaps the organization’s core values express its mission best.

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• Trust. We are trustworthy. Trust is the foundation of our team. We earn trust by completing every mission with integrity.

• Learn and grow. We learn and grow by attacking challenges with great intensity.

• Respect. We earn respect through the achievement of excellence. We communicate to everyone around us: You are worthy and you have the potential to contribute.

• Have fun. We have fun. Our work is a source of joy and enriches our lives.

Just as service members take an oath to adhere to the core values of their branch of service, The Mission Continues Fellows also take an oath of continued service in their community.

“It’s very exciting to see the energy that these veterans bring to their fellowships,” Knopp said.

“They come into the program with this amazing energy and passion to serve. What we try to do is, in most cases, is to find a nonprofit in their community where they can A soldier’s story put that passion to good use. And, we stay involved every For Vadi Dodge, of Brentwood, involvement with The step of the way.

Mission Continues made perfect sense.

“It’s amazing what they can accomplish with the right “I thought it would be a good way to get back into my mix of support behind them. Often, their fellowships are community,” he explained, “and to give back to it, too. the catalysts for the next chapter in their lives.”

You develop all these skills in the military that you can use to give back at home.”

Transitioning to civilian life Not that Dodge hadn’t already given much.

Returning to civilian life after years of dedicated service He served eight years in the United States Army, enlist- isn’t easy, especially during difficult economic times. This ing as an Infantryman. He deployed to Afghanistan as fall, the need to assist veterans and their families made part of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2005. Then, he great sound bites in patriotic candidate speeches, but what deployed twice to Iraq, first as a Team Leader and later as does the average American really know about our nation’s a Platoon Sergeant. In 2011, he left the Army to pursue his youngest generation of returning veterans? dream of becoming a criminal prosecutor.

To find out, The Mission Continues and Hollywood film “I was in just shy of nine years,” he said. and television production company Bad Robot recently Like so many veterans, Dodge found that civilian life commissioned a nationwide survey to assess how Amerileft him wanting something more. He longed for the cama- cans perceive post-9/11 veterans. raderie and physical challenge of the military. He also The survey, conducted by a bipartisan polling team conlonged for the chance to serve. sisting of Greenburg Quinlan Rosner Research and Public In 2012 he applied to become a fellow, and in late Octo- Opinion Strategies and reflecting the opinions of more ber he completed his fellowship with America Scores, a than 800 Americans, offered the following conclusions: • Civilians consider veterans as valuable civic assets, but national nonprofit that partners with urban schools in a program that uniquely integrates soccer, poetry and ser- there are some misperceptions that may be hindering the

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• Compared to their non-veteran peers, the public finds veterans more disciplined, having a stronger character and more involved in their communities.

• Unfortunately those surveyed believe that a majority of veterans have returned home suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), when in reality only two out of 10 returning veterans will suffer from the disorder.

• In addition, the public incorrectly assumes that veterans have lower levels of education – a misperception that could impact veteran employment opportunities. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans are actually more likely than their non-veteran peers to have obtained some college education and

advanced degrees.

Dodge, who is attending Saint Louis University full time and working toward dual degrees in political science and history, says overcoming misperceptions can be the biggest challenge veterans face.

“What I’d like people to know is that there are so many veterans out there that are giving back to the community and making a difference,” Dodge said. “And that we have so much to give.”

Knopp suggests that the best way to put aside misconceptions and to honor veterans is to get involved.

“Take an opportunity to serve alongside a veteran,” she said, “and be inspired by all that they can bring. Saying thank you is great, but it’s also important to let veterans know ‘we still need you to serve.’”

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Please join us for our annual Living Avenue of Flags,

A weekend of events to celebrate Veterans Day SATURDAY, NOV. 10 The annual St. Louis Veterans Day Parade will step off at noon.

A new tradition continues with the 2012 Veterans Day Parade and its Massing of the Colors formation. Massing of the Colors is a powerful show of American patriotism as a large number of Color Guards from a wide variety of organizations merge to create a mass marching display of United States, Missouri, St. Louis, branch of service and unit flags.

The parade will begin at Tucker and Chestnut streets; turn west on Chestnut to 14th Street; then south on 14th to Market Street; and finally west on Market to Union Station at 20th Street. The parade ends at 20th Street.

SUNDAY, NOV. 11 The Ellisville Police Department in conjunction with St. John Church and the Park- This spectacular tree is among the raffle way Chamber Music String Ensemble will prizes being offered as part of the RE/MAX SUBURBAN sixth annual Veterans Day honor veterans with a Veterans Day Con- fundraiser. cert at 2 p.m. at St. John Church, 15808 Manchester Road. For more information, Barracks, which provides temporary lodging for veterans’ families during a medical crisis. call Sgt. Nancy Walker at 227-7777.

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What’s wrong with this picture? Babies should be placed on their backs for sleep, and bumpers and blankets should be removed from cribs, but according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, many grandparents are unaware of these and other current child safety recommendations.

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Grandparents and safety guidelines Those who are satisfied that their current A growing number of grandparents are Medicare plan will meet their needs for serving as caregivers for their grandchil- next year do not need to do anything. dren, but many are not up to speed on current child safety recommendations.

Older marathoners and heart attack Research presented last month at the AmeriA study that set out to determine the prevacan Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) national lence of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and death conference revealed that some grandparents in U.S. marathon runners during or immediare unaware of the following AAP guidelines: ately following a marathon suggests that adult • Infants should be placed to sleep on marathoners who are middle-aged and older their backs – as opposed to their stomachs run the greatest risk of a heart attack. or sides – to prevent Sudden Infant Death Dr. David Webner, along with colleagues Syndrome (SIDS). from the Crozer-Keystone Healthplex Sports • Children should be placed in rear-facing Medicine Institute in Pennsylvania and other car seats until the age of 2. researchers, surveyed more than 400 U.S. • Bumpers, stuffed animals and blankets marathon medical directors in 2009, requesting should be removed from cribs. details on SCA and resuscitation efforts. If the • Babies should not be placed in walkers, athlete did not survive their SCA, the survey due to serious safety concerns. requested information on cause of death, loca“Pediatric health and safety recommen- tion of collapse, age, gender, medical history, dations are constantly evolving,” said study and the runner’s marathon history. author Kathryn C. Hines, M.D., a Univer“My goal for this study was to make sity of Alabama at Birmingham physician. marathon runners and the directors of those “Many recommendations are likely to have events fully aware of the seriousness of this changed since these grandparent caregiv- problem,” Webner said. “Race organizers ers parented their own children.” need to know that there are devices, like automated external defibrillators (AEDs), Time for Medicare open enrollment that are easily available and can help preAll people with Medicare have until Dec. vent lives from being lost.”

7 to change their Medicare health plan and Researchers received 88 completed surprescription drug coverage for 2013. veys for marathons taking place from 1976Medicare plan information is available 2009, and results showed 30 SCAs occurred, by calling (800) MEDICARE and online with 10 resulting in deaths. An AED was at medicare.gov. The website includes a used for 17 of the 20 survivors and for three Medicare Plan Finder, which enables indi- of the 10 runners who did not survive. viduals to find and compare plans using While the overall risk of SCA is low, either a general search (requires only a ZIP researchers noted that older runners were code) or a secured, personalized search, at the greatest risk, particularly in the final

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“Of the 30 runners that suffered from SCA, 28 were men with an average age of 49.7 years, and very few of those men had a pre-existing history of cardiovascular disease,” Webner said. “Our study suggests that approximately 1 in 57,000 marathon runners are at risk of SCA with the majority occurring middle- to late-aged men in the last three miles of the race.”

Even though the risk of SCA may be small in those running a marathon, mortality of SCA, without the presence of timely resuscitation and defibrillation, is greater than 95 percent, the research suggests.

Soy no cure for hot flashes A team of investigators has found that eating soy products such as soy milk and tofu does not prevent the onset of hot flashes and night sweats as women enter menopause.

Unlike previous studies investigating the relationship between soy and those menopausal symptoms, the study included a very large population over a long period of time: more than 1,600 women over 10 years.

“Given that most women experience unpleasant symptoms, particularly hot flashes and night sweats, during menopause, we were hopeful that certain dietary intakes would provide good alternatives to hormone therapy,” Ellen Gold, lead author of the study and professor and chair of the UC Davis Department of Public Health Sciences, said. “Unfortunately, based on our study, soy-related foods did not turn out to be the ‘magic bullet.’”

The article was published online on Oct. 31 in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society and will run in the March 2013 print issue of the journal.

Radiation improves early-stage breast cancer survival for elderly Elderly women with early-stage breast cancer live longer with radiation therapy

and surgery compared with surgery alone, according to researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who collected data on almost 30,000 women, ages 70 to 84, with early, highly treatable breast cancer.

For women who had radiation and a lumpectomy, the overall survival rate was 88.6 percent at five years, 65 percent at 10 years and 39.6 percent at 15 years, compared to a survival rate of 73.1 percent at five years, 41.7 percent at 10 years and 20 percent at 15 years for women who only had surgery.

Exercise for brain health For the elderly, regular physical exercise may offer better protection from memory and thinking problems than engaging in mental or social activities.

A new study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that exercising regularly may help prevent brain shrinkage. Researchers looked at medical records of 638 people born in 1936. They were given MRI scans at age 73 and provided details about their exercise habits and participation in social and mentally stimulating activities.

“People in their 70s who participated in more physical exercise, including walking several times a week, had less brain shrinkage and other signs of aging in the brain than those who were less physically active,” study author Alan J. Gow, Ph.D., of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, said in a news release. “On the other hand, our study showed no real benefit to participating in mentally and socially stimulating activities on brain size, as seen on MRI scans, over the three-year time frame.”

Researchers found that after three years, study participants who engaged in more physical activity had less brain shrinkage than their counterparts who exercised minimally.

“Our results show that regularly exercising in old age is potentially important to protecting the brain as we age,” Gow said.

West County WOW! honoree The Gateway Chapter of OWL, the Voice of Mid-life and Older Women, recently presented its Women of Worth (WOW!) awards, and Ballwin resident Phyllis MacLaren was among the 12 honorees.

Women of Worth awards are presented annually in the fall to women in the community who have made a significant difference in their area of expertise through their professional and/or volunteer work. Nominations are sought in the spring, and judges who are not members of the OWL organization select the winners.

MacLaren was recognized “for devoting much of her life and energy to music and the visual arts and using her talents to help others.”

OWL is a nonprofit organization with nearly 5,000 members in 70 chapters nationwide. The local Gateway Chapter was founded in 1985.

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PEOPLE Gilbert Hoffman has joined Mercy as vice president and chief information officer (CIO). Hoffman led the information technology team at Fenton-based Hoffman Maritz for more than 10 years and was named by ComputerWorld magazine as one of the top 100 CIOs in the nation.

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••• A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 19 marked the reopening of the American Red Cross West County Donation Center at 13399 Olive Street Blvd. The facility was recently renovated to include a brighter look and new equipment.

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CONCERTS Regina Spektor, Nov. 8, The Pageant Celtic Thunder, Nov. 8, The Fox Theatre Mary Mary, Nov. 9, The Fox Theatre Straight No Chaser, Nov. 10, The Fox Theatre Paul McCartney, Nov. 11, Scottrade Center Aimee Mann, Nov. 13, The Pageant Matisyahu, Nov. 14, The Pageant The Infamous Stringdusters, Nov. 14, Old Rock House R. Kelly, Nov. 15, The Fox Theatre The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Nov. 16, The Fox Theatre “All-Tchaikovsky,” Nov. 16-18, Powell Symphony Hall Carrie Underwood, Nov. 20, Scottrade Center Jake’s Leg, Nov. 21, The Pageant An Evening with Madahoochi, Nov. 23, Old Rock House Gaither Christmas Homecoming, Nov. 29, The Family Arena “Moonlight & Magnolias,” a comedic tribute to “Gone with the Wind,” plays through Nov. 11 at Dramatic License Theatre.

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••• The St. Joseph Hoedown is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 at St. Joseph Church in Manchester. A chili contest, mechanical bull rides, square dancing and prizes are featured. Call 227-3455.

••• A Paddle Party is from 7-9:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Friday, Nov. 9 at Crestview Middle School, 16025 Clayton Road in Ellisville. The evening is hosted by Wildwood Area Lions Club and is a cross between an auction, raffle, bingo, home party and fundraiser. Participants can win items provided by local businesses, with bids of one, two, three or four quarters.

Refreshments are available for purchase.

To reserve a table of eight or 10, call Gloria Ventura at 391-9615 or 236-1077.

••• Holy Infant Knights of Columbus hosts a Bingo and Social at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Friday, Nov. 9 at the school cafeteria, 248 New Ballwin Road. There is a $50 minimum payout per game, with a $20 admission cost for 15 games and drinks.

Pull-tabs, food and snacks are available for purchase. Call Ray Brune at 256-6511.

••• The city of Ballwin hosts the Midnight Howl 5K at 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 at The Wolf Public House, 15480 Clayton Road. Awards are given for top finishers in various categories. A portion of proceeds benefits the Endangered Wolf Center. The entry fee is $30. Visit ballwin.mo.us.

••• The St. John UCC-Manchester Christmas Bazaar is from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 and a Sausage Supper is from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 322 Old Sulphur Spring Road. The supper cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12

and free for younger children. The bazaar features quilts, handmade articles, baked goods and more. Call 391-6655, or visit stjohnmanchester.org.

••• The Parkway Central Band Art & Craft Fair is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11 at the school, 369 N. Woods Mill Road. More than 200 booths, offering handmade items and holiday gifts, are featured. A bake sale, concessions and raffle also are included.

No strollers are permitted on Saturday.

Call Miranda Edelstein at 728-0989.

••• Eye Care Charity of Mid-America hosts the ninth annual Bright Future Gala at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Kemp Auto Museum, 16955 Chesterfield Airport Road. The evening includes dinner, a silent auction and music by Project 3.

Proceeds support the Care Mobile, a van that equipped to bring vision care to those in need. The nonprofit, along with Ronald McDonald House Charities, will operate the traveling clinic in areas affected by poverty and natural disasters. Tickets are $150 per person. Contact Bill Jehling at 778-1022, or visit eccoma.org.

••• A game day to benefit Teen Challenge Diane’s House is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Woodsmill Club House, 812 ½ Dutch Mill in Ballwin. Lunch will be served; guests should bring friends, cards or a game. The cost is $25, and reservations are required. Call 537-9015.

••• “Go Further with Ford Night” is from 1-6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 at Bo Bueckman Ford, 15675 Manchester Road in Ellisville. Attendees test their “American Idol” judging skills and are entered into a national contest to win a trip featuring a backstage visit on “American Idol” or a 2013 Ford Fusion, which will be unveiled at the event. For each person who stops by and tests their judging skills, Bo Bueckman Ford will donate $10 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Call 227-5700.

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••• The city of Ballwin hosts a trivia night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Ballwin Golf Club. A 50/50 drawing and “Dead or Alive” game are featured.

The top three teams receive cash prizes.

Admission is $160 per table of eight and includes beer and soda. Proceeds benefit the Ballwin Historical Commission. To register, call 227-8950, or visit ballwin.mo.us.

••• The 10th annual Fair Trade Market is celebrated from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the weekends of Nov. 17-18 and Nov. 23-25 at Manchester United Methodist Church. More than 2,500 square feet of goods include wares from artisans, farmers and producers who earn a living wage from their work. Visit manchesterumc.org/ftm, or call 394-7506.

••• The Ghana Boutique, a craft fair and homemade market, is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood. Proceeds benefit The Ghana Project, which provides clean water to northern Ghana and helps meet educational, medical and agricultural needs of the people there. Visit helpghananow.com.

••• Westridge Elementary hosts a trivia night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville.

Admission is $20 per person/$160 per table. Attendees must be at least 21 years old, and soda and beer are included. Guests may bring snacks but no outside beverages.

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••• Kennedy Catholic High School’s Parents Association hosts a bingo night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 500 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. Admission includes a bingo sheet for 15 games, dauber and refreshments. There is a $550 payout, with a cost of $25 per person or $175 for a table of eight. Register at jfk-catholic-high.org, or call (314) 308-4041.

••• The Lafayette Lancer Marketplace Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Lafayette High School, 17050 Clayton Road. More than 100 artisans and vendors from the bi-state area are featured, along with events, entertainment, concessions and a silent auction. The event benefits Lafayette’s bands. For more information or to sign up as a vendor, email Michelle Azzano at lhsmarketplace@gmail. com, or call (314) 550-9500.

••• Arthritis Foundation’s 32nd Silver Ball is from 6 p.m.-midnight on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The blacktie gala includes silent and live auctions, dinner and dessert, music and dancing. For reservations, call (314) 991-9333.

••• Old Trails Historical Society hosts a Gingerbread House/Cookie Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Bacon Log Cabin to raise funds to maintain the historical site at 687 Henry Road. Homemade cookies are sold by the pound, along with jam, jellies, breads and holiday gifts. Call Cindy at 227-8859 or Janice at 220-7330.

••• St. Mark Presbyterian Church hosts a Holiday House Tour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at five West County homes. Brunch is served from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church, 601 Claymont Drive in Ballwin. Homes are decorated for the Christmas season, and proceeds benefit Lydia’s House, which serves battered and abused women and their children. The cost for brunch is $7; the tour is $10. Call 227-9116.

FAMILY AND KIDS Evening Story Time: Thanksgiving is Coming is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Grand Glaize Branch of St. Louis County Library. The event for kids ages 3-6 includes stories about Thanksgiving, plus a craft and the cooking, eating and family fun that the holiday brings. Registration is requested. Call (314) 994-3300, or visit slcl.org.

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••• An appearance by The Rockettes is from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 at Chesterfield Mall. The legendary stars of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular offer a “learn how to strut kick” mini dance lesson from 1-1:30 p.m. in the Food Court and then visit the American Girl store where there will be hair clinics, autograph signings, photograph stations and a free craft. Call 532-0777, or visit chesterfield-mall.com.

••• BreakDown STL performs a Presentation with a Purpose and Holiday Boutique at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Thursday, Nov. 15 at Missouri Baptist University’s Mabee Great Hall. The nonprofit empowers teens to make positive life choices through its high-energy presentations. For more information about the free event, visit breakdownstl.org. For reservations, call Dawn McLaughlin at (314) 971-7625.

••• Art @ Your Library: Cupcake Decorating for Teens is at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Grand Glaize Branch of St. Louis County Library. A professional decorator teaches decorating techniques. The event is recommended for ages 12-18. Call (314) 994-3300, or visit slcl.org.

••• A Holiday Boutique is from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16 at St. Joseph Church in Manchester. More than 50 vendors showcase their wares, including purses, jewelry, home décor, beauty products, food and more. Call Laurie at 891-9707.

••• Friday Frenzie is from 7-8:30 p.m. on Fridays, Nov. 30, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22, at the Next Generation Center, The Alley at St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. The evening includes games with a chance to make new friends for fourth and fifth graders, with snacks provided. Admission is $5. Visit stjstl.net, or call 394-4100.

LIVE PERFORMANCES High School Battle of the Bands is at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Nov. 10 at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. Ten bands compete for prizes. Admission is $10. Tickets may be purchased from any Kennedy student or online at kennedycatholic.net.

••• St. Louis Women’s Chorale presents “Harvest & Song” in collaboration with Maryville University as part of its 18th season, at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3: 30 p.m.) on Sunday, Nov. 11 at Tower Grove Abbey,

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••• The Genesis Jazz Project Big Band presents a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Midwest Music Conservatory, 15977 Clayton Road. Vocalist Colleen Schoendienst sings some favorite Christmas tunes, and a 20-piece band performs in Swing and Latin styles. Admission charge is an item of food for Circle Of Concern.

Call Bob Waggoner at (314) 427-4453.

••• St. Louis Community College at Wildwood hosts an open mic night from 6:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 in the student lounge. Visit stlcc.org.

••• Chesterfield Arts presents “The Nutcracker” with Alexandra Ballet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Purser Center at Logan College of Chiropractic. Visit chesterfieldarts.org, or call 519-1955.

SPECIAL INTEREST The West County Swing Dance Club meets from 8-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road. The not-for-profit social group hosts more than 350 dancers each week and offers basic to advanced swing dance lessons before the dance (at 7 p.m.). Visit wcsdc.com.

••• GriefShare is from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays through Jan. 17 at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 12928 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur. The weekly seminar and support group is Biblically based and is meant for those grieving the death of someone close. Each session is self-contained, so participants can start at any time. To register, call Rev. Mike Kennison at (314) 4340753, or visit griefshare.org.

••• St. Louis Community College at Wildwood holds auditions for its “It’s a Wonderful Life” radio play at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the college’s multipurpose room. Visit stlcc.edu.

••• An open call for “James and the Giant Peach” is from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 and from noon-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18 at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave. Actors age 11-18 are invited to audition for the classic Roald Dahl adventure. Participants should bring a resume and photo, and prepare one monologue. Those cast will be asked to pay a participation fee of $195. The performances are January 18 and 19. Call 7256555, or visit cocastl.org.

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1236 GLEN EAGLE LN ST ALBANS Custom built 1.5sty on gorgeous lot overlooking golf course. 4BR, 4.5ba, 3 car gar, T-staircase. $1,200,000

1626 BENTSHIRE CT ELLISVILLE Amazing custom 1.5 sty on gorgeous landscaped lot. Incredible kitchen opens to hearth rm. $829,500

1063 WINTERWOOD TRAIL LABARQUE CREEK - 4.11 acre lot situated on a 7+ acre neighborhood lake.

Custom built 5BR, 5.5 bath. $599,900

2209 PICARDY MEADOW LN Stunning ranch-style villa located in gated community. 3BR/3.5ba with 3376 sq ft of living space $525,000

1557 DIETRICH PLACE CT ST LOUIS CO Gorgeous ranch villa. Beautiful views. Vaulted, open flr plan, 42” maple cabs, granite & stainless. $389,900

15639 COVENTRY FARM CT CHESTERFIELD Fantastic 2sty w/updated kitchen, vaulted mstr suite, upper level w/bonus rm could be 4th BR. $349,900

1716 CLAYMONT ESTATES DR CHESTERFIELD Unique 2 sty w/3 season room, 4+ BR, 2.5ba, .5 acre yard, 2 car garage, wood flrs, newer kitch. $339,900

1906 SHADOW WOOD CT CHESTERFIELD Beautiful, extensively updated 2 story. 4BR/3.5ba. Fabulous gourmet kitchen w/granite, SS. $335,000

2274 DOWNEY TERRACE DR ELLISVILLE Great 2 sty home with 4BR, 2.5ba, 2 car garage. Kit with center island, ceramic tile flr. $289,000

323 CHIPLEY CIRCLE BALLWIN Wonderful 3BR, 2ba updated ranch located on a cul-de-sac in desirable Claymont subdivision. $217,500

1437 JAYWOOD DR ST LOUIS UNINC 5BR, 2ba home features beautiful 42in kitch cab, stainless appl, gleaming wood floors. $169,900

1237 FAIRVIEW DR ELLISVILLE 3BR ranch w/breezeway/sunroom & garage on large lot. Updated kitchen w/gas stove & vinyl flr. $149,900

1129 WESTRUN DR (BALLWIN) Lovely 2sty, level lot. Spacious living rm & dining rm w/cased openings. $279,000 316 WILDBRIER (BALLWIN) Great 2 sty home with 4BR, 2.5 baths, on a quiet culde-sac. Updated kit/baths. $249,900 250 E SKYLINE DR (BALLWIN) Lovely updated ranch sits on a wonderful level fenced yard. Vinyl siding. $150,000 1339 COUNTRYSIDE MANOR PLACE (CHESTERFIELD) Unmatched quality!

Karr Bick designed kitchen, hearth rm with stone see-thru FP, 1.5 sty. $889,900 17707 HORSE CREEK CT (CHESTERFIELD) Stunning Plantation style traditional. Lovely priv lot w/beautiful inground pool and screened porch. $850,000 14304 SPYGLASS RIDGE (CHESTERFIELD) Price reduction! Beautiful home in gated subdivision w/ unobstructed view of River Valley. $495,000 680 SPYGLASS SUMMIT DR (CHESTERFIELD) Stunning 4BR villa in prime location. Large kit w/granite. $424,900 1506 TIMBER POINT CT (CHESTERFIELD) Spacious ranch w/lovely lot backing to trees. Vaulted GR w/FP. $389,500 2336 MANOR LAKE CT (CHESTERFIELD) Still time to swim in the beautiful club pool, play tennis, fish! $269,900 14266 CEDAR SPRINGS DR (CHESTERFIELD) 5BR/2 on first floor! Charming open floor plan w/2-story foyer. $335,000 1812 KEHRSWOOD DR (CLARKSON VALLEY) Beautiful 5BR ranch on 1 ac lot backing to mature trees. $499,900 15981 KETTINGTON RD (CLARKSON VALLEY) Charming 2sty on gorgeous level park-like lot. Lrg DR w/FP. $429,500 1579 TERRA VISTA (CREVE COEUR) Attached villa waiting for you to complete.

Upgraded fixtures, wood flrs. $320,000 1777 WISHINGWELL (CEVE COEUR) Great ranch with pizzazz. Updated custom kitchen w/quartz counters. $209,900

1746 WISHINGWELL (CREVE COEUR) Gleaming wood flrs in this ranch w/4th BR & 3rd ba in walkout LL. $169,900 15 OAK FOREST LANE (EUREKA) 3BR sprawling ranch on 10 acres. Spacious mstr BR w/updated bath. $269,900 17305 HIDDEN VALLEY DR (EUREKA) Beautiful 4.25 ac. Build your dream home in Hidden Valley Forest Subd. $129,700 1009 BIG BEND CROSSING (MANCHESTER) Wonderul, modern 2BR condo, with garage. Wood floors, fireplace. $149,000 115 CLUB CREEK CT (ST ALBANS) Stunning 1.5 sty in prestigius St Albans.

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Over 6300 sq ft. 2 sty great rm. $900,000 680 MOREL CT (ST ALBANS) Exceptional 1.5 sty w/impressive 2sty great rm w/wall of windows & FP. Spacious kitchen w/wood flrs, granite & stainless. $829,900 165 VALLEY VUE CIRC (ST ALBANS) Beautiful 3BR ranch. 42 cherry cabinets, granite countertops. $449,900 929 KIEFER RIDGE DRIVE (ST LOUIS CO) Fabulous split BR ranch w/fabulous views. Gorgeous fin W/O LL. $550,000 1012 MACKINAC (ST LOUIS CO) Immaculant ranch with many updates to include newer roof, kitchen. $159,900 1823 TOPPING RD (TOWN & COUNTRY) Spectacular 5BR,6.5ba 1.5sty sitting on gorgeous park-like lot, in-ground pool.

Spacious kitch w/granite. $1,149,900 1364 S MASON (TOWN & COUNTRY) Rare piece of heaven opposite Queeny Park, waiting for your design. $345,000 11753 VILLA DORADO DR (UNINC ST LOUIS CO) Beautifully updated 3BR, 2.5ba TWH. 2car carport. $117,50 452 EATHERTON VALLEY RD (WILDWOOD) Exceptional 1.5sty on 3 parklike ac w/in-ground pool/pool house! $789,000 2334 BROOKHOLLOW LN (WILDWOOD) Cust 1.5 sty on 7 parklike ac. Gorgeous inground pool w/2 waterfalls. $775,000

711 WYCLIFFE PLACE CT (WILDWOOD) Custom 1.5 sty on quiet cul-desac, back to trees. 4BR/4.5ba. Bonus rm on upper level. Fin LL w/rec rm. $641,250 2734 WYNNCREST MANOR DR (WILDWOOD) Spacious 2 sty with over 5100 sq ft of living space! 4BR/4.5ba + loft and extensively fin lower level. $630,000 1440 HAARMAN OAK DR (WILDWOOD) Incredible atrium 5BR ranch, circle drive, screened porch, beautiful landscaped lot. Vaulted great rm. $624,900 2343 BROOKHOLLOW LN (WILDWOOD) Gracious custom 1.5 sty on 3.42 acre lot, 2 sty great rm, gourmet kitchen w/granite, master w/updated bath. $599,900 17701 GREYSTONE TERRACE DR (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 2sty, 4+BR, 4.5ba with a W/O finished LL. Wonderful kitchen with granite. $589,900 17742 HORNBEAN DR (WILDWOOD) 1.5sty, 4BR, 4.5ba home w/finished W/O LL, wooded lot, 2sty great rm, spacious main flr mstr ste w/deck access. $537,500 33 THORNHILL DR (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 10+ wooded acres just north Hwy 44 off Hwy 109. $449,000 432 THUNDERHEAD CANYON DR (WILDWOOD) Fabulous wooded setting.

Ranch w/3BR, 3 full baths. $339,900 1708 SHEPARD RD (WILDWOOD) Beautiful building site for your own plans.

Gorgeous 4.6 acre lot! $299,000 18711 DOCTORS PASS LN (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 1.16 acre level to gently sloping lot backing to woods. $259,000 429 BEACON POINT LANE (WILDWOOD) Great price on this 2 story home w/4BR, 2.5ba. 3 car garage, family rm. $254,900 2540 WESTGLEN FARMS DR (WILDWOOD) Updated 2 sty home with 4BR, 2.5baths. Updated windows. $234,900 16883 PARADISE PEAK CIRCLE (WILDWOOD) Beautiful ranch home. 3 BR, 2ba, vaulted great room. $194,900

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619 Chamblee Lane Parkway Schools $499,000

1622 Timberlake Manor Parkway Chesterfield $419,000

374 Shetland Valley Court Chesterfield $399,000

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14142 Baywood Villages Dr. Chesterfield $325,000

496 Thunderhead Canyon Dr. Ballwin $325,000

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417 Arbor Meadow Ct. Ballwin $319,900

302 Woodcliffe Place Dr. Chesterfield $299,000

610 Kenilworth Lane Ballwin $279,900

7057 Waterman Ave. St. Louis $269,900

2374 Baxton Way Chesterfield $259,900

7423 Tulane Ave. University City $259,900

1362 Redwood View Ct. Parkway Schools $249,000

12865 Highstone Dr. Parkway Schools $232,500

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