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be coordinated with the government, military or intelligence of the country where bin Laden had been tracked. If revealed, that country could have allowed bin Laden to escape, could have forbidden the attack, could have dispatched their forces to stop the attack. A drone attack could have failed or caused extensive collateral deaths. Many things could have gone wrong. There were many unknowns that could have resulted in the death or capture of our brave men who respond to the order to attack. There were mixed opinions expressed by those who were consulted. All agreed that it was a very tough decision to make, a decision that our president alone could ultimately make and be reasonable for. Thank God the decision was right and the operation was a success. And, contrary to the remarks of Sowell and the far right, the president has consistently given the credit to our brave military. Had the operation failed, Thomas Sowell and the far right would have leaped at the opportunity to discredit our president just as they are trying to discredit him for the tragedy in Libya, the bailout of the auto industry, the slow but steady recovery of the economy and anything else they can twist with their lies. I hope most of the readers of West Newsmagazine can see through this hate. We have a hard road, but worthy goal ahead of us. If people like Thomas Sowell and Rush Limbaugh seek to gain their fortune with hateful lies, let them do so in the dust we leave behind. John F. Doolittle Grover
To the Editor: When you read the articles by Thomas Sowell, two facts become obvious; he absolutely hates Barack Obama and he will publish and embellish any lie he finds or can create that he thinks will discredit our president. Consider his recent article entitled, “Libya and Lies” (West Newsmagazine, Nov. 7). Sowell dedicates the first half of his article to repeating the lies of the far right wing that are heavy with wild accusations and very light in fact. I need not repeat all his lies. I only ask that, as the facts come out in the next few months, the readers of West Newsmagazine take the time to compare the facts with the lies of Sowell and the far right wing. The deaths of our personnel in Libya were not even known when the far right began its attacks on the Obama administration. With no facts about the timing and level of response, with no knowledge of the options for response and the risks of additional deaths, these uninformed idiots did everything they could think of to belittle the very people most capable and eager to thoughtfully respond. Soon the truth will be known and revealed. If there is blame to be levied, it will be. If corrective action is required, it will be expeditiously done. When the facts are known, I think reasonable people will agree – Thomas Sowell and his likes are making a living generating hate. Sowell goes on in his article to suggest that the reason for “hiding” the truth about the Libya attack was to hide the reality that Obama seeks to bring anti-Western Islamic extremists to power in Egypt and Libya. A country divided That is a lie and Sowell knows it is. He goes on to criticize the praise given To the Editor: to the president for the operation that ended Following the election there is talk of a in killing Osama bin Laden. He does this “divided government,” but I think the realin spite of the credit given to the president ity is that what we have is a divided counby every single person actually involved try, a division that is based on a political (the seals who conducted the attack, their philosophy that embraces and encourages commander who designed the attack, the dependency. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and For the most part blue states are found the Secretaries of Defense and State. on the East and West coasts while the But Sowell asks, “After bin Laden was middle of the country is red. My assesslocated, why would any president not give ment, my perspective is that the time has the go-ahead to get him?” come for the center of the country to leave Think about that statement folks and the majority of those who live on the coasts you begin to understand Sowell’s lack of to govern themselves. knowledge and eagerness to attack PresiThis is not “sour grapes” knee-jerk dent Obama. reaction to this election, but a conclusion There was no guarantee that bin Laden I have reached over a number of years. It would actually be in the targeted house at is time for those who believe in the Conthe time of the attack. The attack could not stitution and all it stands for (before the
courts, presidents and legislators of both at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years political parties ignored the Constitution’s of age (16 with parental consent in some proscriptions) to give serious consider- states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are ation to breaking away and reestablishing in generally good health may be eligible the kind of government and country our to donate blood. High school students and founders believed in. Let those who wish other donors 18 years of age and younger to genuflect and bow down before the god also have to meet certain height and weight of dependency, a god who will ultimately requirements. force upon them the yoke of servitude go Donors can help the Red Cross maintain their way. a stable blood supply this holiday season Those who choose government hand- by making an appointment to donate at outs and the allure of security it promises redcrossblood.org or by calling (800) at the expense of real freedom should be RED-CROSS. given the chance to wallow in its muck Scott Caswell, CEO and be dragged down in the mire of govMissouri-Illinois ernment dependency. That history has Blood Services Region shown government dependency is the road to perdition doesn’t seem to bother them or they choose to be ignorant of the road Kiefer Creek parasites others have traveled much to their regret. To the Editor: To paraphrase the words of the song “SixThank you for printing my experience teen Tons” as sung by the late Tennessee with Kiefer Creek (“Newly received grant Ernie Ford, those that choose this route money backs Kiefer Creek Restoration will find out that they will one day owe Project,” West Newsmagazine, Nov. 7). their soul to the government store – lock, I hope anyone reading the article stock and barrel. will realize that if their dog has been in John R. Stoeffler Kiefer Creek to look for the symptoms of Ballwin H.Americana. The article does not mention the symptoms, which can be vague. Look for pusBlood donations save lives tules on the skin and itching; intermittent To the Editor: loose, runny stools; loss of appetite; lethEvery day, patients across the country argy and weight loss. If your dog has any rely on blood and platelets donated through of these symptoms take the dog to the vet. the American Red Cross. While the need Dogs with suspected exposure should is ongoing, the supply isn’t – especially be tested for H.Americana. Regular blood around the holidays, when regular donors test and feces floatation won’t show the travel and spend time with family and parasites. The test must be a saline slide friends and may forget to schedule an test – or have the vet treat with Panacur or appointment. Droncil just to be safe. These treatments Blood and platelet donations help are safe even if the dog does not have the save the lives of people like Amy Jones, parasites. who was diagnosed with leukemia at 10 Search Heterobilharzia Americana to years old and underwent chemotherapy learn more. treatments every six weeks. Like many Humans who have been exposed require cancer patients, Jones received several no treatment, except to relieve the itching. transfusions. Search “Swimmers Itch” for more inforJones’ leukemia went into remission mation. after two and a half years of treatments, Cecilia Cuba but she eventually relapsed, forcing her to Ballwin endure more intense chemotherapy. After receiving more than 100 pints of donated blood and platelets, her cancer went into remission again. Now in her 30s, Jones has been cancer-free for almost 20 years and encourages others to donate. The only way to provide lifesaving blood and platelets for patients in need is through the generosity of donors. Submit your letter to: All blood types are needed to ensure editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required
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Get smart about safety In the early morning of Nov. 12 two local churches were broken into. Later that day, a Chesterfield couple came home to a burglary in process. The suspect confronted the victims with an edged weapon before tying them up and stealing their car. Earlier this fall, an armed, midnight robbery in Wildwood was described as “highly unusual.” But after a rash of robberies, break-ins and burglaries in West County unusual is feeling a bit more familiar. On Nov. 8, two businesses in Ballwin were burglarized, resulting in combined losses of nearly $8,000. Two days later, a third business reported a loss of $10,000 when a large food mixer was stolen. But it’s not the odd items – such as a food mixer and baby stroller (one of the items stolen in Wildwood) – that stand out on crime summaries provided by area police, it’s the surprising numbers of thefts from unlocked homes and cars. Why aren’t people locking their cars? It seems like common sense. Even in neighborhoods where theft is highly unusual, it pays to take precautions. In October, Town & Country Police reported that a would-be thief used a garage door opener acquired from a car parked in the homeowner’s driveway to gain access to two cars parked in the garage. Just imagine what might have happened if the homeowner had left the door from the garage into the home unlocked. West County is not known for crime, but it is known for nice things – large homes, expensive cars, high-quality electronics – and, with the holiday season upon us, great gifts. Unlocked cars and homes present thieves with easy targets, so do unattended purses, backpacks and bags. “It’s easy for would-be thieves to walk down the street checking cars to see which are locked and which are not,” said St. Louis County Police Officer Randy Vaughn in a recent interview. The lesson here is to lock your car and stop leaving valuables like laptops, iPhones and other gadgets in it. Lock your home. Be aware of your surroundings and don’t allow yourself to become separated from any bag that holds valuable belongings. “I’m notorious about putting my purse in the cart, then turing my back on it while I get what I need from a shelf or off a rack,” confessed one West Newsmagazine staff
member who shall remain nameless. Admit it. You’ve done that, too. Whether we’re guilty of leaving a backpack or bag unattended or leaving valuables in an unlocked car, we all do it – and thieves know it. It may be highly unusual that anything will happen, but what if it did? Would you want to admit that you were the victim of a crime because you failed to take simple precautions? Of course not, so take precautions – at home and while you are away. St. Louis County Police offer the following steps to take before leaving on your next holiday get-away. • Install timers on lights, radios or televisions throughout the home. Stagger start times to mimic your family’s behaviors. • Install motion detector lighting or duskto-dawn sensors on multiple lights outside. Don’t neglect back and side entries. • If you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is properly set. • Inspect all doors and windows including garage doors and car doors to make sure they are properly secured. When planning your vacation, take a few moments to call your neighborhood precinct. Take advantage of the county’s Vacation Inspection Program, or at a minimum let the police know that you will be away from home so that neighborhood patrols can keep an eye on your residence. While you are away, have a trusted friend or family member pick up your mail and newspapers, or suspend delivery until you return. The more your home appears occupied while you are away, the less likely you are to become a victim of crime. A final tip. Guard your identity. Identity theft is easier than you might think. In fact, today’s credit cards make it possible to steal a credit card number without your card ever leaving your possession – and not just over the Internet. Radio frequency identification design (RFID) cards have a computer chip embedded into the card, which makes purchasing on the fly much easier, but which also puts your cards at risk. Thieves with an RFID reader can scan cards from across a room or a parking lot even if the cards never leave your wallet. Highly unusual? Yes. Possible? Sadly, yes again. Don’t fall prey to “highly unusual.” Get smart about safety today.
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TOWN & COUNTRY Candidates sought for April 2013 election Residents who wish to file for candidacy for the April 2, 2013, election may do so in the office of the city clerk beginning Dec. 11 and continuing through 5 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2013. The city is seeking candidates for the position of mayor (4-year term) and alderman (2-year term) in each of its four wards. Qualifications for mayor include being at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city at the time of and for at least one year preceding his or her election. Qualifications for alderman include being at least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city at the time of and for at least one year preceding his or her election, and being a resident of the ward from which he or she is elected. Contact City Clerk Pamela Burdt at (314) 587-2806 for additional information.
WILDWOOD Newly appointed Bob Morris (Ward 7) has been reappointed to be an alternate for the Board of Adjustment for a two-year term.
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Police departments across the county will be participating in the 2012 Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign to stop people from driving impaired this holiday season. Enforcement efforts will be increased Dec. 10 – 16 and will focus on reducing deaths and serious injuries caused by impaired drivers. “Losing a loved one during the holiday season is a tragedy no one should have to endure,” stated Eureka Police Chief Michael Wiegand. “Impaired driving is a preventable crime, and we intend to crack down so drivers feel secure when traveling on Missouri’s roadways.” Wiegand urges residents to consider some of the consequences if they are caught driving while intoxicated: • For the first conviction (or first conviction in over five years), the driver’s license will be suspended for 30 days followed by a 60-day suspension if a hardship license is not obtained. • A second conviction results in a $1,000 fine, a yearlong revocation of the driver’s license and up to a year in jail. The driver will also be required to install an ignition interlock system on his or her vehicle, preventing the car from starting when the driver has alcohol on his or her breath. • Third and subsequent convictions can be penalized with up to a $5,000 fine, a 10-year license denial, and/or up to seven years in jail. • If a driver causes a fatal crash while intoxicated, he or she could be charged with involuntary manslaughter, a felony resulting in up to seven years of jail time, a $5,000 fine or both. In 2011, 234 people were killed and 945 seriously injured in crashes involving an impaired driver. To learn more about impaired driving, visit savemolives.com. CORRECTION: Ellisville City Manager Kevin Bookout was misquoted in the second to last paragraph of “Ellisville City Council proposes increasing city manager’s severance package” (West Newsmagazine, Nov. 21). The original quote read, in part: “... I serve at the whim of the Council.” It should have read, “... I serve at the will of the Council.”
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I-64 Daniel Boone Bridge gets new span and makeover 2015 it will open to carry westbound traffic. The existing westbound span – built in 1935 – will be removed by the end of that year. When the project is completed four lanes will carry traffic in each direction. The almost 80-year-old westbound span opened on what was then U.S. Hwy. 40 and carried traffic in both directions. Long-time residents will remember a traffic light system was later installed that changed the center lane direction for increased traffic flow at peak drive times until the 1989 span opened. Gremaud explained that because the bridge was built before the interstate system was constructed it was never designed A mid-river overlook will provide a scenic view from the Daniel Boone Bridge. to carry freeway traffic. Now, its skinny three lanes cause traffic congestion at peak By MICHAEL R. SMITH The reason MoDOT officials are confident periods and, because of its age, the span In February 2013, the Missouri Depart- that drivers will see few driving inconve- requires regular preventative maintenance. The new bridge project also includes the ment of Transportation plans to begin con- niences is because the transportation agency structing a new Daniel Boone Bridge over plans on building a third bridge before following improvements: • The Spirit of St. Louis Boulevard Bridge the Missouri River on I-64 (Hwy. 40/61) to altering any traffic patterns. Beginning in replace the oldest span of the current bridge. February and continuing into late 2014 a over I-64 about 1 mile east of the river will However, MoDOT officials say motor- completely new four-lane bridge will be be raised to a height of at least 16 feet. • The Chesterfield Airport Road interchange ists on the Daniel Boone Bridge should see built upstream of the existing two spans. little traffic impact. When the new bridge is finished east- will be rebuilt so that drivers on the north ser“For the most part motorists are not going bound drivers will be diverted onto it and vice road can access westbound I-64. • A continuous fourth lane will run from to be affected by this,” said Linda Wilson the existing eastbound span – built in 1989 Horn, MoDOT community relations coordi- – will close for rehabilitation. The current the Chesterfield Airport Road interchange nator. “We may have the lanes narrowed a westbound span will continue carrying to Hwy. 94 in St. Charles County. • A biking/walking path on the new span will bit but the (same) number of lanes during the traffic from Chesterfield into St. Charles County while the rehabilitation project is connect the KATY Trail in St. Charles County rush-hour period are going to stay open.” to the Chesterfield Monarch Levee Trail in St. MoDOT showed off its plans for the ongoing for most of 2015. However, when the renovation of the Louis County. An overlook mid-river will new $125-million bridge project at an open current eastbound span is completed in late give cyclists and hikers a scenic view. house on Nov. 13.
Creve Coeur denies Delmar Gardens Enterprises’ rezoning request By KATE UPTERGROVE With some members offering apologies to Delmar Gardens Enterprises and some claiming “a heavy heart,” the Creve Coeur Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 19 opposed a favorable recommendation to send the local senior care provider’s rezoning request on to the City Council. Delmar Gardens earlier had proposed development of property it owns on Ladue Road (the former Belle Maison subdivision site) and requested rezoning from single-family residential with a residential design development (RDD) approval to a planned residential development (PRD) allowing 10 single-family residential lots, a 180-bed skilled care facility and a 160unit senior living facility. Residents came out in force at both the Nov. 19 and Oct. 15 meetings, mostly to protest the request. Chief among the complaints was a perceived traffic problem, which traffic experts, including the city’s own, assured residents did not exist. Paul Langdon, Creve Coeur’s director of community development, noted that the
independent consultant hired by the city to evaluate the traffic studies conducted by Crawford, Bunte, Brammeier, transportation and traffic engineers, on behalf of Delmar Gardens found no failures in those studies. “They (the city’s consultants) were charged with looking for failures in rationale ... failures in conclusion,” Langdon said. “They didn’t find any.” He called the increase in traffic “such a small percentage that it would not impact the overall outcome.” Correcting claims by residents, he pointed out that Delmar Gardens was not claiming that “the new facility would generate less traffic,” just that it would function better along Ladue Road after Delmar Gardens made improvements such as relocating the entrance to Care and Counseling St. Louis, located at 12141 Ladue Road. The new entrance also would have provided access to the proposed Delmar Gardens site and reduced congestion at the entrance to the Ladue Pines subdivision. Langdon also attempted to address concerns over the apparent vagueness in the PRD code. “Yes, in some ways it is deliberately
vague,” he said. “It is there to accommodate projects that don’t find an easy place in traditional code. For sites that we don’t imagine will ever handle a certain use, but when a project is presented you realize ‘maybe this does work.’ But the only way you know that it does is to go through this examination.” He cautioned the P&Z Commission that the examination process was important and valid because “a change in zoning becomes law in regard to that property.” “So we come to the comprehensive plan, which is not a law. It is a guide, a very strong guide that should not be taken lightly and should not be set aside either. That’s really the critical question,” Langdon said. “It’s what you all should take into consideration.” Ultimately it was the comprehensive plan that doomed the rezoning request. Commission member Gary Eberhardt, who said he voted with a “heavy heart,” shared his personal opinion that the project provided many “good things” for the community. However, he said the comprehensive plan needs consideration and “that trumps all the good things.”
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Outlet mall moves up grand opening date On Nov. 19, St. Louis Premium Outlets announced additional merchants and a new grand opening date for its outlet mall in Chesterfield. Two days later it was announced that the mall’s prefabricated concrete walls would soon be going up. Located next door to Rombachs Farm, St. Louis Premium Outlets seems to be racing to keep pace with Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, the area’s other outlet mall that has been visibly growing on the north side of Hwy. 40, east of Hardee’s Iceplex. Earlier this fall, Taubman Centers, the developer of Prestige Outlets, announced a grand opening date of Aug. 2 for two-thirds of its Chesterfield property (80 stores). The remaining 30-40 stores will open in the spring of 2014. At that time, Simon Property Group, developer of St. Louis Premium Outlets, committed to a September 2013 opening date. But now, John R. Klein, president of Simon’s Premium Outlets platform, says the time is right for Simon to move up its grand opening date. “With over 80 percent of the project committed, we felt it was appropriate to move the opening date up to Aug. 22, 2013, to best meet the needs of our shoppers and retailers,” Klein said. A press release issued by Simon added Nike, Cole Haan, Converse, Gymboree, Adidas, Wilsons Leather and Claire’s Accessories to its merchants list. Other previously announced stores include: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, which will anchor the center, Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Elie Tahari, Clarks Bostonian, and for the younger set Carter’s and Hartstrings. Crossover commitments do exist at both proposed outlet malls, even as residents watch and wonder if two high-end outlet malls can survive in the already retail-rich Chesterfield Valley. St. Louis Premium Outlets is a part of Chesterfield Blue Valley, a mixed-use development to include office space, hotel, restaurant and entertainment venues. Its first phase is scheduled to consist of 350,000 square feet and will house 85 stores.
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Gibbs. “We just don’t think it’s accomplishable in the next four or five years. So finding this building to move to is even more exciting, because our academy – which would have experienced great growth at the new building that we were going to build – is able to do that in advance.” The Performing Arts Academy currently rents space in a strip mall in the Chesterfield Mall parking lot. “We’re moving because we want our patrons in the Chesterfield area to see that we continue to grow and are putting down roots in Chesterfield,” Gibbs said. Gibbs said he anticipates making very few changes to the Kol Am building. “We’ll tear down a tiny wall between two classes to make a bigger classroom,” he said. “But in terms of actual construction, we’re doing very little except building wood floors for dancing.” The building will be named Kent Center for Theatre Arts in honor of Judy and Jerry Kent, who made a significant lead gift toward the $4 million capital campaign – which includes the building, renovations and endowment. The academy will be named the Turley Performing Arts Academy after Lynne and Jim Turley, who also made a generous lead gift. STAGES Board President Merry Mosbacher and her husband, Jim, pledged a third lead gift. Asked when STAGES would be moving into its new home, Gibbs quipped, “That’s the magic question, isn’t it?” However, he did say he anticipates the move will take place in the spring with classes starting in the summer.
Chesterfield may remove pit bulls from ‘dangerous animals’ ordinance By CAROL ENRIGHT Chesterfield is considering removing breed-specific language from its “dangerous animals” ordinance. Currently, any bull terrier breed of dog – or any mixedbreed dog that contains bull terrier – is considered dangerous and prohibited from visiting the city’s dog park. The proposed ordinance would eliminate all breed-specific language and consider animals “dangerous” on a case-by-case basis. At the City Council meeting on Nov. 19, Mayor Bruce Geiger voiced his concerns about removing pit bull terriers from the ordinance and allowing the breed into the Eberwein Dog Park. “I have past experience with what happens when a pit bull attacks another animal. It’s not pretty to watch, and it is virtually impossible to pull that dog off the other dog or the other animal,” Geiger said.
Councilmember Mike Casey (Ward 3) agreed, saying, “We’re allowing a dangerous animal, an animal that was bred for fighting, into the dog park. Bad idea.” However, City Administrator Mike Herring and Councilmember Derek Grier (Ward 2) said the research provided to the city by the Chesterfield Police Department supports removing breed-specific language. Herring added that he checked with other municipalities in St. Louis County with dog parks and “they have no language that bans any specific breed.” “At some level, the onus needs to be put on the dog owner to be responsible,” said Councilmember Matt Segal (Ward 1). “And I’ve seen plenty of pit bulls that, while intimidating in look, are as gentle as the little teacup Yorkie that is sitting on your lap.” The City Council will vote on amending the ordinance on Dec. 3.
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Wildwood finally getting a signal By SARAH WILSON Santa is on his way, and after four years, so is wireless Internet access in the rural areas of Wildwood. Richard Kallaus, chair of the city’s Rural Internet Access Committee, said the committee is “out of the selection process and in the let’s-get-it-done process.” The RIAC for four years has been working to identify Internet providers for the underserved areas of Wildwood, where tall trees and a hilly landscape prohibit residents from getting a signal. Earlier this year, the committee asked for interested vendors to submit plans for rollout. Six vendors initially expressed interest; the choice was eventually narrowed down to two: Bays-ET and Wisper ISP. Committee members met Nov. 14 at the Old Pond School to discuss the progress of each vendor, with Dan Georgevitch, of Bays-ET, and Nathan Stooke, of Wisper ISP, in attendance. Georgevitch said Bays-ET anticipates roughly 150 customers online by the end of the year and from 300 to 500 customers by spring 2013. Stooke said Wisper ISP “is not as far” as Bays-ET but is making progress. He said its next steps are to figure out where to install poles. “The goal is to use the least amount of equipment to get to the most amount of customers,” Stooke said. Wisper ISP has been servicing a small section of Babler Forest in Ward 1 as a pilot proof of concept and plans on expanding out from there. Bays-ET recently established a presence on the tower on Hwy. OO in Franklin County, which allows the service provider to beam a signal into the
Fox Creek Road area. Bays-ET is actively and aggressively seeking customers. The City Council recently set aside $150,000 to assist and expedite the rollout of services and Joe Vujnich, Wildwood’s director of planning and parks and staff liaison for the RIAC, said there were no “sour notes” among councilmembers about the amount. The funds will be used to help fund capital assets, such as antenna poles and easement acquisitions. “The big question is how are we basically going to facilitate this rollout,” said Vujnich. “There are a lot of things we need to talk about for how we facilitate it, what the providers need from us and how to get those improvements in place.” David Sewell, committee member for the RIAC, said the city is not explicitly funding the providers to do the rollout. “They’re doing that themselves,” Sewell said. “Where they need help, that’s when we step in.” Sewell, whose house has been among the unserved, currently is able to pick up a WiMAX signal and said so far it has been working “really, really well.” “People who have gotten it so far have said it’s been life-changing for them,” Sewell said. “And we’re helping them (service providers) with the little issues as they come along, but there haven’t been any real issues so far. It’s all happening really quickly. It’s amazing. “This is an exciting time for the rural area of Wildwood in getting this much-needed service. It has been a long four years, but the committee is finally seeing its charter of getting Internet to the unserved areas come to fruition.”
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22 other streets. The city also plans to seek federal funding for work on Henry Road, a project on which the city of Manchester has expressed interest in partnering. • Ward 4 – repaving of Twigwood from New Ballwin to Ballwood and crack sealing on 29 other streets. The goal is to allocate available funds to projects in each ward so that money spent is approximately equal to the percentage of street mileage in the ward. For 2013, the breakdown has Ward 1, with 23 percent of the streets, due to receive 22 percent of the budget; Ward 2 with 27 percent of the streets due to receive 29 percent of the budget; Ward 3 with 28 percent of the streets due to receive 27 percent of the budget; and Ward 4 with 22 percent of the streets due to receive 21 percent of the budget.
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By CAROL ENRIGHT “Pause” was the word du jour during a discussion by the Rockwood Board of Education at its meeting on Nov. 15 regarding a potential community education partnership with the Parkway School District. Board President Janet Strate said that she and Superintendent Bruce Borchers met with Parkway Superintendent Keith Marty and Board President Beth Feldman to discuss next steps in a process that looked to be all but complete a couple of months ago. Parkway and Rockwood began discussing a possible team-up of the two programs last December. Both districts have said that a combined community education program would result in increased efficiencies and revenues for both parties – and more robust programming for the community. But Borchers said the two boards have yet to agree on a common vision for a community education partnership. He said the meeting with Parkway included a discussion about how busy the two districts are and the consensus to “pause at this given time.” Strate relayed the Parkway superintendent’s comments to the Board, saying that Marty thought “this is a good idea.” “It doesn’t have to be done tomorrow. It’s a good idea, so if we don’t do it for a year, two years, three years, it’s still a very good idea,” said Strate. She pointed out that both Rockwood and Parkway have full plates at the moment, citing Rockwood’s “Picture Rockwood” community engagement process and budget issues facing both districts. Board Director Steve Smith opposed delaying discussions of a potential partnership.
“I’m not interested in thinking about something three years from now. If we’re going to have a conversation between us and the Parkway Board, let’s get it scheduled,” Smith said. Smith added that he believes the two districts already share a common vision. Board Director Sherri Rogers said she did not think the two boards were on the same page. She said she was concerned about a lack of due diligence regarding the increased revenues predicted should a partnership ensue. “If we’re going to make a decision based on financial statements – or they’re going to impact the decision – finance needs to review those financial statements,” Rogers said. Board Director Bill Brown blamed the Rockwood Board for holding up the process and pressed the Board to set a date to resume discussions. “I’m OK with the pause button, but I’d like to know when we punch it back and get out of pause and go on,” Brown said. Board Director Keith Kinder argued that it would be difficult to set a date in light of an uncertain future. “We don’t know what’s going to come up in the next four or five months,” Kinder said. “We can’t set a date to make Parkway meet with us about anything. We are not autonomous,” said Board Vice President Matt Doell. “That is my biggest concern, by the way, with moving forward with this right now.” The discussion concluded with Strate and Borchers promising to try to set a date for the two boards to meet in February or March.
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By CAROL ENRIGHT Jennifer Rubin is on a mission – and she is rockin’ it. When the 16-year-old Parkway Central junior was just 12, she decided she wanted to do something to support the police officers, firefighters and emergency responders whom she had learned so much about as a student in the D.A.R.E. program. “I learned how dangerous their job actually is,” said Rubin. “So at 12 years old, I decided that I wanted to help give back to them.” Rubin started Rockin’ 4 Relief to raise money for BackStoppers, the organization that provides support and financial assistance to families of police officers, firefighters and publicly funded paramedics and EMTs who have been killed on the job. Rockin’ 4 Relief volunteers rock in rocking chairs for up to 10-hour stretches outside of area Dierbergs stores. The first year, Rubin raised just over $750. This year, the 84 volun-
teers who participated at 15 Dierbergs on Nov. 3 raised more than 25 times that amount. At the Nov. 19 Chesterfield City Council meeting, Rubin presented a check for $19,387.08 to retired St. Louis County Police Chief Ron Battelle, who serves as executive director of BackStoppers, and retired MetroWest Fire Chief Jim Silvernail, who serves on the BackStoppers Board. Battelle called Rubin “an inspiration to all of us.” “Having been a police officer for nearly 40 years, I can tell you firsthand – and Jim Silvernail here was a firefighter – that it’s reassuring to every police officer, firefighter and EMS officer out there that should the time come that they have to make the ultimate sacrifice that BackStoppers will be there to support them,” said Battelle. Since Rubin started Rockin’ 4 Relief in 2009, the organization has raised almost $45,000 for BackStoppers.
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DRUG SEARCH Parkway to use drug-sniffing dogs By CAROL ENRIGHT Beginning in January, the Parkway School District will introduce drug-sniffing dogs to its five high school campuses. Deputy Superintendent Desi Kirchhofer and Michael Barolak, coordinator of student discipline and alternative studies, outlined the new program for the Board of Education at its meeting on Nov. 14. “This isn’t a standalone,” said Kirchhofer. “It’s packaged in a lot of efforts we have made to make our schools safe and drug free.” Kirchhofer said current data suggests the district is moving in the right direction in curtailing drug use among its students. Although suspensions have decreased over the last several years, “drug and alcohol related offenses have remained constant,” he said. Kirchhofer added that students report that they are using fewer drugs. “But we believe that we can still do more,” he said. That’s where enlisting the help of fourlegged narcotics officers comes into play. Twice a semester each high school will schedule two searches, which will be conducted by the St. Louis County Police Department canine unit. These searches can be either in-school hallway searches
or parking lot searches. During a hallway search, students will remain in the classrooms during an intruder lockdown drill. “It’s important to know that the dogs will never search or sniff students specifically,” said Barolak. “They’re only sniffing the air.” Dogs can sniff for marijuana, crack cocaine, heroin, meth, Ecstasy and some other drugs. They don’t search for alcohol or prescription drugs. Barolak noted that if a dog detects drugs near a student’s locker or car, the St. Louis County police officer will not search for the drugs. School officials will handle the search. “Once a dog alerts on a locker or a car, that’s a reasonable suspicion enough for the school administrator and SRO (school resource officer) to then search,” said Barolak. Barolak said the St. Louis County Police told him “90 percent of the time, the dog does not alert on anything when they do a search. When it does, the 10 percent, 90 percent of those alerts are just the odor. They’re not finding anything.” Barolak said this could indicate that knowing the dogs will be coming to school is a deterrent to students bringing drugs to campus. “What I’d like to look at is our discipline
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data and see if we have fewer instances of having substances at school once they know the dogs are coming and we’re serious about it,” Barolak explained. Kirchhofer said the program “might give some kids a way out, an excuse” for not bringing in drugs. “It’s a safety net for kids to blame the system and not having to deal with the peer pressure,” said Kirchhofer. Although drug-sniffing dogs are new to
Parkway, they have been used in other districts for years. According to Dennis Griffith, assistant superintendent of administrative services for the Rockwood School District, dogs have been a part of the district’s drugprevention program for 14 years. The dogs are used on both high school and middle school campuses. The high school program mirrors Parkway’s with the dogs usually visiting each school twice a semester. The dogs visit the middle schools once a semester.
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The Moody Blues brings 45 years of hits to Family Arena “I wouldn’t want to go on stage without being nervous; if you’re not nervous then you are not scared and without the fear you could never play proper. … It would simply be boring.” – Graeme Edge
By DAN BOEMEKE At age 71 drummer, poet and original member of The Moody Blues, Graeme Edge, is ready to face that fear once again. In the 45th year since the release of “Days of Future Passed” – the first major album for the musical giants known as The Moody Blues – the band is still on the road and rearing to go. An 18-city tour this fall will bring the legendary musicians – drummer Edge, bass player John Lodge and guitarist Justin Hayward – to St. Charles on Dec. 9 when they take the stage at the Family Arena. Edge, who has been with the band since day one, said performance anxiety fades, but these days, the band is faced with a whole new kind of anxiety. Having grown more comfortable performing their music, the band is now faced with the challenges that come with time. This is especially true for Edge, as the drum kit is one instrument that requires near constant physical strain throughout each and every performance. That being said, the reward, both intrinsically and extrinsically, for each completed
performance is that much sweeter than the last, according to Edge. To have the ability to revisit something you created 45 years ago and marvel in the legacy of your creation is something many artists never get to appreciate. When asked how it feels to have that ability, Edge responded that it is really quite a peculiar process. “You never think that anything will ever last 45 years,” Edge said. “You don’t even know if it will last 10 years. ... We used to have a saying, ‘Don’t trust anyone over 30,’ and next thing you know you’re listening to the music of a younger generation and calling it rubbish just as you had been told when you first started playing music.” He said that when the band first got together they didn’t have anything better to do, so they spent their time in the studio writing and recording their music. “We never imagined that we would still be doing this successfully in our 70s,” Edge said. One song that brings about a sense of supreme accomplishment is “Nights in White Satin” – one of the band’s most
The Moody Blues (from left): Justin Hayward, Graeme Edge and John Lodge
famous and frequently requested tracks. history, The Moody Blues simply cannot stop. Originally released on “Days of Future They are one of the few successful rock Passed” (November 1967), “Nights in White bands that have bridged the gap between clasSatin” has received continual airplay for over sical and rock styles. They’re a testament to four decades, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard all young artists who have a passion for what charts three separate times. The song was they do and a strong desire to keep moving featured recently as the lead track in Johnny forward. So, those who already know them Depp’s new film “ Dark Shadows.” – and those who have yet to discover the That’s quite a legacy for one track and the brilliance and beauty of The Moody Blues – band won’t stop playng it any time soon. head to the Family Arena on Dec. 9 for an One of the most successful bands in rock experience that will not be forgotten.
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Bu llet i n Boa rd Benefit for children Marquette High on Nov. 11 hosted a benefit performance of its musical, “Into the Woods.” Rather than charging admission for the show, attendees were asked to make a donation or bring baby items to support Whole Kids Outreach, a nonprofit organization working to address the unmet health and wellness needs of hundreds of children living in rural poverty in Missouri. Judi Greene, Marquette drama teacher, said she is proud of the students and their commitment to this cause. “Our benefit show raised more than $350 for the organization in addition to several boxes of baby items like diapers, clothes, bottles, baby shampoo and other necessities,” Greene said. Because families are not in a position to pay for services, donations, such as the $350 raised, help to sustain WKO programs. “We’re excited about doing everything we can for this organization and we look forward to hosting another benefit show in the spring,” Greene said. Students in Greene’s classes also plan to collect additional baby items through a classroom competition at the school in December. Lynn Raney, St. Louis area staff liaison for WKO and a Marquette parent, said the organization appreciates the support it has received from the Marquette school-community. “We are grateful for this assistance in
making the mission of WKO known to so many,” Raney said. “These baby items will be distributed to families as needs are recognized by our outreach specialists and registered nurses. Sometimes a family simply needs a few extra diapers to make ends meet, and I know donations such as those collected from Marquette are greatly appreciated.”
Honored for AP efforts The Parkway School District is one of 539 schools districts across the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 3rd Annual AP District Honor Roll for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Placement course work while increasing the percentage of students earning scores of three or higher on AP Exams. Parkway is the only school district in St. Louis County to receive the honor and only one of six in Missouri. Since 2010, Parkway has increased the number of students participating in AP from 741 to 985 while maintaining the high percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of three or higher above 80 percent. More than 90 percent of colleges and universities across the U.S. offer college credit, advanced placement or both for a score of three or above on an AP Exam, which can potentially save students and their families thousands of dollars in college tuition.
“We applaud the extraordinary efforts of the devoted teachers and administrators in this district, who are fostering rigorous work worth doing,” said David Coleman, College Board president.
Marlene Pfeiffer was selected as the Parkway School District’s new director of food services, effective Jan. 1, 2013. She replaces Michael Kanak, who is retiring after 27 Pfeiffer years of dedicated service to Parkway. Pfeiffer has been with the district since 2000, serving as regional manager, food service supervisor, district dietitian and most recently assistant director of food services. She has been a registered dietitian since 1987 and has been licensed since 2004. Pfeiffer holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri.
Crestview Middle School, recipients of the Board of Education Award and Above and Beyond Award were recognized. Stuart Morse, a Rockwood parent and a business owner in the community, was recognized for providing assistance on a roof beautification project in which students painted aluminum panels. Through the entire project, Morse advised teachers, contributed his time for mentorship and willingly shared his expertise. Dr. Diane Metz, principal of Babler Elementary, was recognized for her service as president of the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association. Rene Waterhouse-Sackett and the Long family were recognized for their tremendous support to Rockwood’s Got Your Backpack program, which provides food to Rockwood students in need, especially during weekends and holidays. As a vendor of the Ellisville Community Farmers Market, the Long Family has supported the Got Your Backpack program by providing fresh fruits and vegetables to help feed Rockwood students.
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Turkey Train for needy families The ninth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Train at MICDS was another successful run, helping to provide thousands of Thanksgiving meals for the area’s needy families. On Nov. 19, MICDS students collected 7,551 pounds of frozen turkey and 2,589 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food items. All food was donated to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, enough to provide 8,278 Thanksgiving Day meals, according to Foodbank officials. The annual MICDS collection represents one of the largest donations of food items to the St. Louis Area Foodbank during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
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The Old West meets Generation Z By CAROL ENRIGHT What does a pair of rusty spurs have in common with a video about diversity at Wild Horse Elementary? Wild Horse students could tell you that they are both artifacts that represent a people, a place and a time. On Nov. 15, Scott Glaves, star of the new Discovery Channel series “Ghost Town Gold,” visited the Rockwood elementary school in Chesterfield to promote his new show and talk to students about how artifacts can teach us about our country’s past. “Ghost Town Gold” is a six-part series that premiered Nov. 15 and follows Glaves and his partner, Brit Eaton, around America’s West as they search for treasures from the Gold Rush era. Glaves told students that his love of social studies began as a boy. “When I was your age, I started looking through old boxes, going through old trash, looking for old stuff,” he said. Glaves has been collecting and selling memorabilia from ghost towns and abandoned mines for more than a decade. “I got into this business when I got my grandfather’s old spurs – and I still collect spurs. I love old spurs,” Glaves told the students. “I never got to meet my grandpa. Unfortunately, he died a few years before I was born. But I have his spurs, and his spurs kind of tell a story about him.” Wild Horse was one of two schools nationwide selected to receive a visit from “Ghost Town Gold.” As a tie-in with the show, Discovery Education and Discovery’s Destination America Network created the GenZGold digital time capsule to highlight the artifacts of today’s generation of students – commonly called Generation Z. For their “artifact,” Wild Horse third-
graders uploaded a video to the GenZGold time capsule that features students discussing their many languages, family traditions and religions. With students who represent 15 cultures and speak 11 languages, Wild Horse is the most diverse school in the Rockwood district. Third-grader Soham Saraf is Indian and his family celebrates Diwali, a five day festival of lights that takes place between mid-October and mid-November. But he said one of the best things about going to a school as diverse as Wild Horse is learning about other kids’ cultures. “I never knew that the holiday Kwanzaa from Africa was pretty close to Hanukkah because it was similar to the Menorah” in that both holidays feature the lighting of candles, said Soham. Third-grader Hannah Ohms described the many cultural influences in her family. “My mom comes from China, so we celebrate New Year’s and the Lantern Festival. And my dad, his ancestors come from Germany, France and Ireland,” said Hannah. “So when we go to my grandparents’ house on my dad’s side, my grandma, she cooks things that I don’t even know what they’re called.” Third-grader Jaimee Bunderson said her family eats Swedish pancakes and celebrates Pioneer Day, a special holiday for members of the Mormon Church. “I actually learned from Hannah (Ohms) about the Chinese festival,” said Jaimee. Third-grade teacher, Debbie Fox, said talking about cultural differences is just a way of life at Wild Horse. “These kids really know and show how to accept one another’s differences and diversity. That’s the way that this generation is growing up,” said Fox.
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World Awareness Club returns to Parkway Central High School, fights ignorance By MIA KWESKIN There are over 2.2 billion children in the world and of those 2.2 billion children, 1 billion are living in poverty. That’s every second child. The world is simply WAC (without a clue). That’s why Parkway Central graduate Mollie Wasserman first created the World Awareness Club. This year, Mollie’s sister, junior Lillie Wasserman, has joined together with junior Clare Tang to revive the club. “Our goal is to fight ignorance in teenagers,” Wasserman said. “Typically we care only about things directly affecting us, but you can do a lot of good for a lot of people if you just broaden your horizons.” While the club fizzled out last year, Wasserman and Tang have a strong plan and high hopes for this year. Already the club has hosted a guest speaker from Invisible Children, who talked about being abducted as a child soldier at age 16. “I knew about the child soldiers but talking to someone who escaped was heartbreaking and really made me want to take action and help these kids,” Wasserman said. Regular meetings are held on Thursdays in the classroom of Parkway Central social studies teacher Cathy Dobkin. During meetings, students give presentations about current events around the world and
how to get involved. “It tends to be a small group (that is) really devoted to the idea of knowing more about world conflicts and humanitarian causes,” Dobkin said. WAC will also work on one to two larger projects each semester. In earlier years, projects included raising money for Invisible Children’s Schools for Schools program, which builds schools in Uganda, and adopting a less fortunate family during the winter time to provide gifts and warm clothes. This year the club plans to do more with Invisible Children, adopt another family this winter and participate in the Shoeman Water Project. “We choose projects that help people based on what we’ve become aware of through the presentations. It gives us a connection,” Wasserman said. Tang encourages students to poke their head outside of their house to discover and get involved in the world. “Not everyone has the gift of being educated,” Tang said. “Third World countries don’t even have that chance. We complain all the time about going to school, but we’re lucky to have the opportunity.” Dobkin encourages students to utilize their voice through voting, sending letters
Lillie Wasserman poses next to a decorative wall at Parkway Central High School promoting world awareness. (Mia Kweskin photo)
to Congress, and spreading the word. She sees the potential in her students, but she also sees an abundance of excuses. “Just from my [class] discussions asking about a particular event there’s not much response. They are curious, but students tend to use the same excuses as adults do – such as ‘What could I really do to help’ and ‘I’m too busy,’” Dobkin said. “Research from the field of positive psychology has revealed
that people who volunteer and make contributions to their community and the world report more fulfillment and happiness.” WAC provides an ideal place to learn about the world, make a difference in the world and feel the happiness that comes with helping to change the world. Editor’s note: Contributing reporter Mia Kweskin is a senior at Parkway Central High School.
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College Signing Season The NCAA fall signing period for high school seniors took place earlier this month and included basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. Here is a look at the schools local athletes chose: CBC Baseball: Joe Schrimpf, Arkansas State University; Robert Ploh, Saint Louis University; Dan Herrmann, Bradley University; Bobby Lang, Drury University; Mike Venturella, Truman State University; Travis Kostello, Iowa Wesleyan University De Smet Jesuit Basketball: Nolan Berry, Butler University Eureka Baseball: Austin Tinsley, Truman University Volleyball: Abby Biggs, Lewis University Incarnate Word Academy Volleyball: Mallory Warrington, Arkansas State University Lafayette Baseball: Daniel Schnicker, Quincy University Swimming: Laura Paskoff, Illinois State
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High school boys swimming At the state swimming championship at St. Peters Rec-Plex, Parkway Central finished second under first-year coach Kevin Fober. The Colts finished with 203.5 points. Rockhurst won its ninth straight championship with 225 points. Senior Nick Orf successfully defended his 200 individual medley championship with a winning time of 1 minute, 51.44 seconds. That time broke his own state-record mark of 48.14 set at last year’s state meet. Orf also finished second in the 100 butterfly with a time of 49.20 seconds. Parkway Central defended its 200 medley relay title with a winning time of 1:36.81. Members of the relay were junior Riley Brown, senior Brandon Weissman, Orf and junior Zach Rogers. The same
four swimmers also won the 400-free relay, with a time of 3:11.84.
High school boys soccer Chaminade coach Mike Gauvain, whose Red Devils finished second at the recent Class 3 state tournament, has been selected to be a coach in an upcoming all-star game. Gauvain will be on the coaches for the West team in the second annual High School Soccer All-American Game. It will be played Dec. 8 in Birmingham, Ala. Gauvain will have two of his players – Jason Pesek and Curt Shillingsford – on his squad along with CBC’s Xhovani Dokaj. The game will feature 40 of the top seniors from around the country.
High school boys cross country The Lafayette Lancers had their best finish ever in the recent state cross country meet. Lafayette came in third Class 4 state championship held at Oak Hills Golf Course in Jefferson City. The Lancers had 143 points. St. Louis University High won with 98 points and Blue Springs was second with 101. Naturally, Lafayette coach Sean O’Connor was happy with his harriers. “I am thrilled. It shows the meddle of the guys when they can step onto the line in the biggest race of their lives and have one of their best races,” O’Connor said. “That was the best finish in school history on the boys’ side.” In 1999, Lafayette finished seventh. Finishing in 13th place Jordan West and Derek Legenzoff, each with a time of 16 minutes, 25 seconds. Other Lancers results were: 30. Dylan Quisenberry at 16:42; 79. Derek Albright, 17:15; 100. Tyler Laudeman, 17:27; 110. Jack Rogan, 17:33; and 119. James Fox, 17:40. “I thought they raced extremely well. Most of them were within a few seconds of their fastest times of the year which is impressive considering their fastest times came on flat courses and state is definitely not flat,” O’Connor said. The Lancers will lose three runners to graduation. However, the cupboard is not bare. “We will have four varsity guys back and we have another five guys who are right there to step up and run varsity for us next year,” O’Connor said. “I am extremely
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excited for the future of our program. Over the past two years, we have had the two best freshman classes in the program’s history so as those guys continue to progress we are going to be very competitive.” ••• In Class 3 boys state race at the Oak Hills Golf Course in Jefferson City, MICDS finished fourth with 150 points. Finishing ahead of the Rams were 1. Festus 58; 2. Warrensburg 65; and 3. Liberty North 133. The Rams also had the medalist in senior Amos Bartelsmeyer with a winning time of 16 minutes, 24 seconds. The result led MICDS coach Chris Rappleye pleased with his squad. Last year’s team came in third at state. “We were very excited and happy to finish fourth,” Rappleye said. “It is a very competitive meet and we expected it to be so. Our goals this season included winning the league meet, the districts and then going on to be competitive in the state meet.” It was MICDS’ fourth top 4 finish. The Rams have been second, third and fourth twice. Bartelsmeyer is MICDS’ second individual state champion. “The kids rose to the occasion,” Rappleye said. “We would have been happy as long as we all brought our best to the meet, to leave with a trophy and an individual state championship as a result of that is fantastic.” After Bartelsmeyer, the other MICDS results were: 17. Peter Condie, 17:02; 62. Josh Zoeller, 18:05; 64. Tommy Ristevski, 18:08; 100. Jack Hayes, 18:44; 101. Matthew Myer, MICDS, 18:47; and 126. Mccown Rouse, 19:07. “The boys ran fantastic races,” Rappleye said. “It was a fantastically focused effort. We’re very proud of their races.” The Rams will lose only Bartelsmeyer to graduation. “That’s a significant loss to be sure both
for his leadership and character as well as his prowess as a runner,” Rappleye said. “We are hopeful of returning a strong team based on this year’s results. If the boys can put in some work in the offseason and preseason, we are hopeful that we will continue to be competitive at a high level.”
High school girls cross country In Class 4 girls state race at the Oak Hills Golf Course in Jefferson City, Eureka finished second and had the medalist in sophomore Hannah Long. Francis Howell finished with 81 points while Eureka was second with 103. The Wildcats have wound up second several times in school history. Coach Kally Fischer was satisfied with her girls. “I believe the girls raced to their potential,” Fischer said. “The top three up front ran lights out and was impressive amongst the runners at state. I am not sure if any team has put three in the top 11 before. Megan Cunningham, our No. 3 runner, ran the race of her life.” Long, who was second in state as a freshman, won medalist honors in 18 minutes, 6.91 seconds – 34 seconds ahead of secondplace finisher Nicole Mello of Hickman. Angie Sumner came in ninth at 19:12 and Cunningham was 11th in 19:16. Rachel Yergensen was 39th at 20:06 and Lauren Von Seelen was 89th in 20:59. Courtney Pinnell was 121st at 21:26 and Eilish Overby was 131st at 21:42. Fischer will lose two of her top seven runners in Sumner and Cunningham. That does not discourage her. “We are kind of always in a rebuilding sense every year,” Fischer said. “We take each year as it comes and really try to bring along our JV girls.”
DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Last July, the Rockwood School District launched Picture Rockwood, a community engagement process focused on developing a plan for the future of our schools.
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Since September, more than 400 Rockwood community members have attended workshops to study the challenges facing the district and provide input on solutions. As a result of this input, two pictures, or scenarios that represent the potential future of Rockwood schools, have been developed. The pictures are designated Apple and Orange. Visit www.picturerockwood.org to review the complete pictures.
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We want to hear from you! After reviewing the pictures, you’re invited to share your feedback. The Facilitating Team will review all comments prior to making final recommendations to the Board of Education. Complete the feedback form by Dec. 14: Download the form at www.picturerockwood.org Pick up a form at any Rockwood school or district office Call (636) 733-1140 and request one be mailed to you
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During the next few weeks, the Picture Rockwood co-chairs will present the pictures selected by community engagement workshop participants. You’re invited to join them at the final community workshop to share your feedback: MONDAY, JANUARY 7 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. Administrative Annex, 500 North Central in Eureka
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW By WARREN MAYES It’s basketball season again and the area will be well represented by fine teams and athletes. In the Suburban West, the good teams will be beating each other up again. Eureka, Lafayette and Marquette all should be good again. Parkway South has no starters back from last year’s squad. In the Suburban South, Parkway Central welcomes back Rick Kirby, its former coach who stepped down several years ago. Parkway North has one starter back from last year’s district championship squad. The Metro Catholic Conference will be tough again this season. CBC looks to be loaded this season and will play a challenging schedule that will take it out of state. After a tough season, look for Chaminade to be vastly improved this season. De Smet Jesuit has four starters back. In the Metro League, MICDS and Westminster Christian Academy each have three starters back. Here’s a look at the teams in alphabetical order, with insight from the coaches:
Jayson Tatum, Will Gladson, Garrett Roberts, Tyler Cook, Dominique Bobo, Trey Collins De Smet Jesuit Spartans 2011-12 record: Finished 19-9, lost in district final Coach: Kevin Poelker. Entering his fifth year as head coach at De Smet Jesuit. Returning: 8 lettermen, 3 starters Players to watch: Nolan Berry, Jimmy Barton, Alec Bausch, Brandon Shackleford Team strengths: Chemistry, work ethic
Eureka Wildcats 2011-12 record: Finished 11-14, lost in opening round of districts to Marquette Coach: Craig Kennedy. Entering 22nd year as head coach at Eureka. Overall record is 276-260. Returning: 6 lettermen, 1 part-time and 2 full-time starters Offense: We will try to play up-tempo and push the ball hard looking for early easy shots. If we have to settle in to the half court, we are going to run an active offense trying to create opportunities for our kids to take advantage of their skill CBC Cadets and athleticism. I think our offensive goal 2011-12 record: 19-11, lost in the quar- could best be described as “structured freterfinals netic freedom.” The trick will be balancing Coach: Bob McCormack Entering 17th the up-tempo with improved end of quarter year as head coach at CBC. Overall record and end of game management. is 365-220. Defense: Our plan is to take advantage Returning: 3 starters of our size, strength, and athleticism by Offense: Interchangable applying as much pressure and being as Defense: Mix it up – man-to-man and zone disruptive as possible. Our foundation will Players to watch: Senior G Zach Fis- be a pressuring man-to-man but we will cher, junior G-F Jordan Barnett, junior G also employ some zone depending on perPatrick McCaw, junior G Beau Bommarito, sonnel in the game. junior G-F Tyris Lockhart, junior G Jalen Players to watch: Senior guard Tyler Wadlington, junior F Ray Doby Jordan, senior guard Matt Baker, senior Newcomers expected to contribute: athlete Gino Green Freshman G Jordan Barnes, freshman G Newcomers expected to contribute: Christian Willis Junior Wing Mason Bendigo, senior forTeam strengths: Good depth. Quickness ward Dalton Zeiser, senior Nate Echard, and speed. Basketball IQ is good. Practices senior center Brayton Bennett, junior wing are extremely competitive. Forrest Nettles, senior wing Kyle Laubacker, sophomore guard Conner Walden Chaminade Red Devils Team strengths: We are building our 2011-12 record: Finished 9-17, lost to foundation around pressure defense and SLUH in first round of districts rebounding trying to take full advantage of Coach: Kelvin Lee. Entering his 16th our strength, length, and speed. season as head coach at Chaminade. Returning: 5 lettermen, 4 starters Kennedy Celts Offense: Run in transition and play good 2011-12 record: Finished 7-19, lost in half-court offense. second round in districts Defense: Full court man and zone Coach: Joe Walterbach. Entering his defenses second year as head coach at Kennedy. Players to watch: Andy Kleinlein, Jack Returning: 10 lettermen, 3 starters Hummel, Garrett Roberts, Grant Hollander, Offense: Running, half court; we are and Damon Patterson fast and have good shooters. Newcomers expected to contribute: Defense: Pressure man-to-man
Players to watch: Junior Sam Stewart, junior Aaron Pangan, senior Matt Parasch, senior Cody Gardner, junior Weston Frankow, senior Michael Kohlberg Newcomers expected to contribute: Jake Carden, Joseph Rogers, Blake Grojean, and Kyle Husak all come up from the JV level where they were very successful last year. Team strengths: Last year scoring wasn’t an issue, defense was. We will be a lot better on defense this year. We are very deep and this group had a very good summer. With a balanced five juniors and five seniors we are a deep team. Lafayette Lancers 2011-12 record: Finished 18-9, lost in district championship game Coach: Scott Allen. Overall record is 72-37. Returning: 5 lettermen, 2 starters Offense: We’ll “scratch where it itches.” It kind of depends on opponent and lineup combinations were putting out and go from there. I would like to see us do both. Defense: We have to be able to guard in the half court in our league, teams are so well prepared to take us on defensively we have to do the same. Players to watch: Junior G Nate Messer and junior G Evan Scales are the returning starters, senior G Kamron Emamjomeh, senior G/F Shaquille Holley, senior F Jake Steinberg Newcomers expected to contribute: Everyone from our JV team last year.
enth year as head coach at MICDS. Overall record is 90-61 at MICDS and 191-106 including five years at Winter Park High School and Trinity Preparatory School in Orlando, Fla. Returning: 8 lettermen, 3 starters Offense: We try and spread the floor and make reads that benefit our teammates to create the best possible shot. Defense: Primarily man-to-man Players to watch: Junior F Robin Thompson, senior F William Morehead, senior G Trey Pettus Newcomers expected to contribute: Junior G Justin Randle, junior F Charlie Frank, junior F Brian Trelstad Team strengths: Ability to be interchangeable. All players will play all positions to take advantage of match-ups.
Parkway Central Colts 2011-12 record: 16-11 Coach: Rick Kirby. Entering his 19 year as head coach at Parkway Central. Overall record is 337-167. Returning: 4 lettermen, 1 starter Offense: Still figuring out what best suits our personnel. Because of the success of soccer and football teams, we have been missing some key pieces. I like to run out and look for early transition with good numbers and then we have options for patterned transition in a late developing break. Defense: Man-to-man; when we plan zone something is wrong. Players to watch this season: Junior Nathan Biggs, senior Andrew Chakadanov Marquette Mustangs Newcomers expected to contribute: 2011-12 record: Finished 20-12, Junior Connor Kraus junior Nick Helmadvanced to Class 5 state tournament and bacher junior Kyle Disch, sophomore Jarfinished fourth rett Cox-Bradley Coach: Shane Matzen. Entering 18th Team strengths: We are spending a lot year as head coach at Marquette. Overall of time on defense right now and wouldn’t record is 273-238, including three years at consider it a strength yet. I seem to have Elsberry High prior to Marquette. fairly smart kids who pick up on things. Returning: 8 lettermen, 3 starters New philosophy and terminology is still an Players to watch: Senior G Dillon Jones, issue for some. senior F Matt Hink, senior G Chris Lenzen, senior G Tanner Stabenow, senior C Max Parkway North Vikings Sidney, senior G Sam Ploeger, senior F 2011-2012 record: Finished 21-7, won John Conlon, junior G Brooks Gerrity district championship Team strengths: We have the potential Coach: Russell Vincent. Entering fifth to be one of the best shooting teams here season at Parkway North with a 62-45. at Marquette in awhile and we should be Coached two seasons at Warrenton High a good defensive squad. Could be a very with a 17-34 record. balanced team. Returning: 6 lettermen, 1 starter Offense: Motion MICDS Rams Defense: Man-to-man 2011-12 record: Finished 15-9, lost disPlayers to watch: Aaron Hines, Edin trict semifinal to University City Bracic, Jason Hursey, Ben Campbell, Coach: Matt Hixenbaugh. Entering sev- Raymon Roberts
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Principia Panthers 2011-12 record: Finished 9-15 overall Coach: Duane Thomas. Entering his second year at head coach at Principia. Returning: 5 lettermen, 4 starters Players to watch: Junior G Joe Colliatie, senior Justin Ball, senior Sawyer Grow, junior Matthew Gilman, Alex Lamie Newcomers expected to contribute: Evan Eisenauer, Tanner Walters, Will Allen, Akimie Ogilvie, Victor De Castro, and Marion Bania Team strengths: We have a lot back from last year to help us compete.
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Newcomers expected to contribute: Priory Rebels Russell Susuki, Trey Richards, Courtney 2011-12 record: Finished 7-18 overall, Moore, Trent Thomas, Jacob Rewerts, lost in first round of district Eric Askew, Dan Grealer, Trevon Smith, Coach: Rick Suarez. Entering his 13th Brian Bals year at head coach at Priory. Strengths: Will play hard. Returning: 3 lettermen, 2 starters Offense: 4 out, motion offense. We play a Parkway South Patriots deliberate pace when we are able to do so. 2011-12 record: 20-7, Suburban West Defense: Man-to-man Conference champs Players to watch: Seniors Jack MuelCoach: Mitch Stevens. Entering ninth ler, Thomas Raybuck, Ryan Token, Sam year as head coach at Parkway South. Newman, Thomas Burton, Quentin Amice Overall record is 161-61. Returning: 4 lettermen Westminster Christian Offense: Play up-tempo transition Academy Wildcats offense. 2011-12 record: Finished 22-5, lost Defense: Variety of defenses in the district championship on a buzzer Players to watch: Senior G Courtland beater to University City Rogers, junior F Chris Dandridge, junior Coach: David Klyn. Entering second F Matt Highsmith, junior G Jeremy Verges year as head coach at Westminster ChrisNewcomers expected to contribute: tian Academy. All new starters from last year Returning: 7 lettermen, 3 starters Team strengths: Hope to play good Offense: We like to push the ball with an defense and transition well. uptempo offense. Defense: Half-court man-to-man defense Parkway West Longhorns Players to watch: We are a team that 2011-12 record: Finished 6-18, lost in will be fun to watch with different guys first round of districts stepping up every night. Coach: John Wright. Entering third year Newcomers expected to contribute: We as head coach at Parkway West. Overall have a number of guys that didn’t receive record is 18-32. many minutes last year or weren’t on the Returning: 5 lettermen varsity team last year that will be expected Offense: We would like to push the ball to contribute. in transition in order to put pressure on the defense and earn easy buckets. We must Whitfield Warriors work together to get open shots and good 2011-2012 record: Finished 19-9 chances to score. Coach: Mike Potsou. Entering his ninth Defense: Our defense put us in position season at Whitfield. Overall record of 168to win games last year. We hope to continue 111 with two Final Four appearances. Prior to build upon our ability to limit opposing to coaching at Whitfield, served as the offenses. basketball head coach of Clayton for two Players to watch: Senior Cash McCurdy, seasons. senior BJ Dean, senior Michael Johnson, Returning: 3 lettermen, 2 starters senior Jerrord Williams, junior Jake Socha Players to watch: Senior guard Justin Newcomers expected to contribute: Thomas, senior guard Cody Washington, Junior Dan Barlett, junior Sam Vickroy, junior forward Dimitri Rucker, junior forjunior Jake Hughes, junior Tom Carnesciali ward Jacob Ekstrand, junior guard/forward Team strengths: Team chemistry and the Collen Frost, junior guard Matt Kaplan, ability to work together are a strength for this senior guard Kishan Patel group. We will rely on our defense to put us Newcomers expected to contribute: in position to win games. We will need to Jacob Ekstrand, Collen Frost and freshman use our quickness to play tough defense, run DeVaughn Rucker the floor, and execute offensively. Team strengths: Length and athleticism
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Hip replacement and stroke risk According to new research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association, during the weeks after undergoing total hip replacement, older patients are at increased risk of suffering a stroke. “This is the first study to evaluate the risk of stroke in patients undergoing total hip replacement compared to people in the general population who did not undergo the surgery, but were matched for age, sex and geographical region,” said Frank de Vries, Ph.D., Pharm.D., the study’s lead author and an assistant professor at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. The study involved a comparison of more than 66,000 patients who had undergone total hip replacement with nearly 200,000 who had not. Study participants averaged 72 years of age. During the first two weeks following surgery, the study showed a nearly 4.7-fold increased risk of ischemic stroke, which is caused by artery blockage, and 4.4-fold increased risk of hemorrahagic stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain. “Up to one year following surgery, there is diminishing risk of stroke after six to 12 weeks,” de Vries said. “At one year, the stroke risk is comparable to those who did not undergo surgery.” The study looked also at the role of various medications in reducing the risk of stroke and found that patients using aspirin had a lower risk of stroke by as much as 70 percent, compared to those not taking aspirin.
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$2 million-plus for cancer research The final tally is in: Pedal the Cause 2012 brought in $2,057,200 for Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, thanks to the combined efforts of more than 1,850 bicyclists, 800 volunteers and 15,000 donors. The event was held the weekend of Oct. 6-7, and according to Pedal the Cause Executive Director Jay Indovino, this year’s ride was the most successful yet.
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Visible signs of aging may predict heart problems People whose appearance includes certain signs of aging may have an increased risk of heart trouble, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark analyzed more than 10,000 patients age 40 and older and found that those with three to four aging signs – receding hairline at the temples, baldness at the head’s crown, earlobe crease, or yellow fatty deposits around the eyelid – had a 57 percent increased risk for heart attack and a 39 percent increased risk for heart disease. Individually and combined, the four signs predicted heart problems independent of traditional risk factors. Fatty deposits around the eye were the strongest individual predictor of both heart attack and heart disease. Heart attack and heart disease risk increased with each additional sign of aging in all age groups and among men and women. The highest risk was for those in their 70s and those with multiple signs of aging, researchers said. The study was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012.
Virtual reality meets physical reality A study by a University of Missouri researcher indicates that playing interactive, online games can improve a person’s health and appearance and perhaps be utilized to develop new forms of obesity treatment. When a person identifies strongly with
their cyber representation – an avatar – that person’s electronic counterpart can influence his or her physical reality, according to Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, assistant of communication at MU’s College of Arts and Science. “The creation of an avatar allows an individual to try on a new appearance and persona, with little risk or effort,” BehmMorawitz said. “That alter-ego can then have a positive influence on a person’s life. For example, people could create (more fit) avatars to help visualize themselves as slimmer and healthier.” Behm-Morawitz questioned 279 users of a virtual reality community about their engagement with their avatar, relationships they developed online, their offline health, appearance and emotional well-being. The degree to which users experienced their avatars as an extension of themselves predicted the influence of the avatar on people’s physical reality. The study, “Mirrored selves: The influence of self-presence in a virtual world on health, appearance and well-being,” was published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior.
On the calendar ElderLink St. Louis will offer a free caregiver support group from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 at Congregation B’nai Amoona, 324 S. Mason Road. A social work professional will facilitate, and all are welcome. To register, call (314) 812-9300, or email info@elderlinkstlouis.org. ••• An Alzheimer’s support group meets from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20 at Parc Provence, 605 Coeur De Ville Drive in Creve Coeur. The Alzheimer’s Association sanctions the group. To register, call (314) 542-2500.
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Taxpayers could feel the pain in 2012 and 2013 By JIM ERICKSON If you think all the talk about the impending “fiscal cliff” is nothing more than politics as usual in Washington, D.C., you may be in for a rude awakening. That’s because if the federal government fails to act to steer clear of the impending crisis, millions of Americans will find themselves dealing with a cruel surprise when they prepare their 2012 income tax return. And the demographics of the West County area make it a location where the impact will be especially pronounced. But the consequences don’t end there. Failure to deal with the federal spending and overall tax issues that comprise the fiscal cliff will have “drastic and immediate” consequences for virtually everyone in this nation. Due to the ripple effects of activity in the U.S. economy – the world’s largest – what happens in America also will affect the economies of other countries around the globe. Dr. Grant Black, an economics professor and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and John Niemann, a certified public accountant and business consultant whose Niemann & Co. practice is in Creve Coeur, weighed in on fiscal cliff issues in recent interviews. First, some background. The fiscal cliff was created by Congress last year when ideological purity among Democrats and Republicans trumped any agreement on how to address the growing federal budget deficit. Lawmakers, in effect, said, “We can’t agree on anything now, but we definitely will … later on. The end of next year (wink, nod, nudge – after the election) would be a good deadline. That gives us plenty of time. What’s more, we’ll assure everyone that we will take action by promising a bunch of Draconian consequences if we don’t. Things like across-the-board federal spending cuts applying to everything from Medicare to defense spending, and the end of the temporary payroll tax cuts and the Bush-era tax cuts, etc.” What seemed like plenty of time last year has come down to scarcely more than a month before those harsh consequences become reality. Niemann said he has advised his clients about the impact of tax law issues and automatic federal spending cuts that will kick in if Congress and the Obama administration fail to agree on plans to avert those actions before year-end. However, he predicts millions of Americans will be surprised to learn how they will be affected for the first time by the alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The AMT is not new, Niemann said. It’s a federal income tax dating back more than 40 years. The current version, approved in 1982 but amended many times since then, requires individuals and other taxable entities to pay tax on regular taxable income or on income computed under AMT provisions. Whichever tax liability is greater is the one that must be paid. The goal of the AMT has been to limit the amount of income a taxpayer could exclude from tax due to various tax preferences. Commonly referred to as “loopholes,” these preferences include well known provisions such as personal exemptions, medical expenses, state and local taxes, charitable contributions and miscellaneous other itemized deductions. “Last year, the AMT applied to about 4 million taxpayers,” Niemann said. “If nothing is done, estimates are the tax will apply to about 33 million taxpayers filing 2012 returns.” In the past, Congress has approved yearly “patches” designed to raise the income floor at which the AMT applies, thereby reducing the impact of inflation. Absent such action this year, the AMT tax floor could drop from the current $74,450 to its original level of $45,000, Niemann noted. Even if Congress does act, Niemann predicts challenges for taxpayers. “The delay already has made things difficult for the IRS and probably will mean that refunds will be slower in coming,” he noted. “With so many tax-related questions still unanswered, any year-end tax planning also is going to be an informed guess at best.” West County will feel the impact of no action on the AMT more because of its greater percentage of higher income households and the exemptions they often
take that would need to be added back in to determine how the AMT applies, Niemann explained. The Tax Policy Center, which provides independent analyses of tax-related issues, has estimated that among married couples with at least two children and an adjusted gross income in the $75,000-$100,000 range, 84 percent will face a significantly higher tax bill this year because of the AMT if Congress doesn’t act. Niemann said he is concerned about the economic impact of AMT, as well as other tax law changes that affect virtually all wage earners. “What drives business growth is demand for products and services, and that demand is driven by the amount of disposable income that people have,” Niemann said. “The tax changes that could come will reduce disposable income and that undoubtedly will have an adverse effect on business and its ability to grow and create jobs.” UMSL’s Black strongly agrees, noting that mandated cuts in federal spending also will add to the adverse impact on the economy. “All of these changes add up to taking $600 billion or more from the economy,” Black said. “Sure, there will be a big cut in the federal deficit but that will come with what I think will be severe economic consequences.” Black predicted a major decline in economic activity and steep increase in unemployment if Congress doesn’t act. “We’ve seen a strong interest and push for dramatic changes in federal fiscal policies, but I suspect that when the impact of what we’re looking at now hits
home, the picture will be different,” he said. Black believes delays in dealing with spending and tax issues have and will continue to pose problems of their own. Postponing decisions means that solutions will tend to carry a larger price tag in terms of the severity of their impact, he said. “We also run a greater risk of a financial crisis down the road,” he said. “If we continue to see a lot of political bickering and stalemate, that too could affect consumer and investor confidence. “Feelings of uncertainty about the future mean consumers will tend to spend less and businesses will be more unwilling to invest.” As for what the scenario will be as far as action by legislators is concerned, Black thinks it’s likely lawmakers again will opt for “kicking the can down the road” – making some comparatively easy and temporary fixes now and leaving the knottier and politically charged issues of increasing tax revenues and major spending cuts for later. Based on positions staked out by both political parties thus far, one outcome does seem certain: There will be no shortage of finger-pointing about who’s to blame for anything “bad” that happens.
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“Santa’s Magical Kingdom” is open from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and from 5:30-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Sunday, Jan. 6 at Jellystone Park in Eureka. The drive-through holiday light display features animated scenes, special effects and millions of shimmering lights. Photos with Santa, train and wagon rides and Kringle’s Store also are featured. Admission is $19 per family vehicle and $30 per limousine, commercial transport van or small bus. Call 938-5925, or visit santasmagicalkingdom.com. ••• The Living Word Church tree lot is now open from 2-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at the church, 17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood. Proceeds fund student scholarships and mission projects. Visit livingwordumc.org. ••• The Eureka Parks and Recreation office is helping out Santa by offering letters from Santa to boys and girls of all ages who are residents of Eureka and send a letter by Friday, Dec. 14 with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Santa Claus, c/o Eureka A Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 125, Eureka, MO 63025. ••• A Middle School Holiday Dance is from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 at the Eureka Community Center. The recommended attire is semi-formal. Participants must be signed in and out by an adult, and parent volunteers are welcome. Admission is $10. To register, call 938-6775, or email parks@ eureka.mo.us. ••• A Cookie Walk and Christmas Craft Boutique is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 17500 Manchester Road in Wildwood. Homemade cookies and candies are $7 per pound, and a confection table features individually priced baked goods. Unique gifts created by the Bethel Crafters include ornaments, table decorations, wreaths and more. A hot dog and chili lunch is available. Call 458-2255. ••• A Breakfast with Santa and Craft Fair is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Incarnate Word Elementary School, 13416 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. Games, crafts, raffles, a bake sale, poinsettia sale, and craft show with handmade items and jewelry are featured. Visit incarnate-word.org. ••• “Christmas on Air,” a World War II-era Christmas dessert theater, is at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Pillar in the Valley, 229 Chesterfield Business Parkway. Patrons enjoy coffee or cocoa and dessert along with nostalgic holiday hits and dance numbers.
Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger. For tickets, call 5412813, email info@broadwayonthedriveway. com, or visit broadwayonthedriveway.com. ••• A Christmas Service of Remembrance is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road in Ballwin. The 18th annual Christmas service features a message of comfort and healing, Christmas music and lighting of the Christmas tree. Guests are welcome to bring an ornament in memory of a loved one for the Christmas Remembrance Tree. Call 227-5511. ••• Richard Carr & Friends presents “Sounds of the Season” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Midwest Music Conservatory, 15977 Clayton Road. Timeless classics and original holiday compositions are performed. Tickets are $10 in advance/$15 at the door with proceeds benefiting children and family counseling services from Lutheran Family & Children’s Services. Visit brownpapertickets.com/event/263715. ••• Aish HaTorah hosts a Chanukah Gift Buying Party from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Showroom Sage Chic Jewelry Designs, 2058 Concourse Drive in Creve Coeur. A variety of jewelry items, including the popular South Africa Collection, created by artisans in South Africa and Kenya, are available. A percentage of all purchases are donated to Aish. Call (314) 395-5550 to RSVP or schedule a private appointment. ••• Supper with Santa is from 4:30-7 p.m. on Sundays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park. Admission includes dinner from The Old Spaghetti Factory, hot cocoa and cookies, pictures with Santa, face painting, ornament and craft making, carolers, stories and more. Admission is $18 for children and $15 for adults. To register, visit butterflyhouse.org, or call 530-0076. ••• St. Louis Family Church presents “Snowball Fight!” at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, Thursday, Dec. 6, Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 and at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the church, 17458 Chesterfield Airport Road. The Christmas holiday concert features the season’s best songs. Admission is free, and child care is available for kids through age 4. Visit slfc.org. ••• The Wildwood Business Association’s annual Holiday Balloon Glow is from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 at Wildwood Town Center. Attendees can see a 4-story hot air balloon light up the sky, take a photo with Santa
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The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids enjoy photos with Santa, games and activities while adults shop at a vendor fair. Complimentary refreshments are featured. To register for a table, call Melissa Musgrove at 207-2357. ••• The city of Ellisville hosts Breakfast with Santa from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Park Administration Center in Bluebird Park. Santa accepts wish lists from children and poses for pictures, so bring a camera. Juice and pancakes are provided. Admission is $3, with free admission for children younger than 1. Call 227-7508. ••• 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. ••• The city of Ellisville’s Canine Christmas is from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Park Administration Center at Bluebird Park. Santa poses for photos with pets, and refreshments are provided for people and dogs. Dogs should be kept on a leash and current on all shots, and handlers should bring a copy of rabies vaccination record. Call 227-7508. ••• “Season of Joy,” a Celtic Christmas celebration, is at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 and at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 327 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. The church’s adult Cantana Choir and Orchestra perform the story of Jesus’ birth. Call Kathy Desnoyer at 532-0590 or Jamie De Geer at 391-6685. ••• “Sounds of Christmas” is at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood. The children, youth and adult music ensembles perform. Admission is free, and child care is provided for those age 3 and younger. Visit livingwordumc.org. ••• St. John Church in Ellisville partners with Dance Inc. and Lindenwood University to present “Silhouettes of Christmas” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15; and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at the church. The Christmas story is told through shadows, light, dance and video. Tickets are $5 per person. Visit stjstl.net. ••• 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.
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Bu si ness PEOPLE Mercy has promoted Randy Combs to executive vice president of strategic growth. Combs serves also as Mercy’s chief financial officer and will continue in that Combs capacity. ••• Jill Mowry has been named executive director of strategy and business development for SSM St. Clare Health Center.
PLACES Ellisville-based Assistance League St. Louis, a nonprofit, all-volunteer service organization that aids St. Louis-area children and adults, recently received generous grants from four donors. The grant monies include $25,000 from financial services firm Edward Jones; $7,500 from The Saigh Foundation; $3,000 from Cardinals Care; and $3,000 from IBM.
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EDUCATION & NETWORKING The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds Business Over Breakfast, an informational seminar, at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Doubletree by Hilton, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road. Chesterfield Police Capt. Steve Lewis discusses violence and disasters in the workplace. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by Nov. 30.
Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living welcomed its first residents in July but recently marked its “official” grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Denver-based Spectrum Retirement Communities built the 80-unit retirement community, which is located at 27 West County Chamber of Commerce Chairman R. Jon Reinke Road at Manchester Bopp cut the ribbon marking the grand opening of Road and offers assisted living Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living. Joining him were and dementia/memory care. Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul (far right), West County Accommodations range Chamber President Lori Kelling (second from right), Spectrum Retirement Communities Managing Director from studio-sized suites John Sevo (third from right), West County Chamber of to two-bedroom, two-bath, Commerce representatives and Westview residents. 1,000-square-foot duplex units. Highlights of the property include outdoor gardening areas, resource library and computer area, full-service salon and day spa, theater, gourmet kitchen, and wellness center with TechnoGym exercise equipment. ••• The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a First Friday Coffee networking event from 7:30-9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 at St. Louis Community College, 2645 Generations Drive in Wildwood. To register, call 230-9900, or visit westcountychamber.com. ••• The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Holiday Gala 2012 is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Doubletree by Hilton, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road. Cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions and entertainment by the
Bob Kuban Band are featured. Tickets are $75 per person. Call 532-3399. ••• “All You Need to Know to Land a Job,” a three-day workshop for the underemployed and unemployed, is from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, Wednesday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 14 at St. John Church in Ellisville. Attendees learn how to create a resume, conduct themselves in interviews and network. Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Call Annmarie at 779-2331, or visit stjstl.net.
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Com mu n it y Event s ART St. Louis Community College at Wildwood hosts a faculty art exhibition during building hours from Wednesday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 7 in the student lounge. Visit stlcc.org. ••• A trunk show is from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. More than 20 local professional artists display wearable art and jewelry, photography and sculpture. Call 519-1955, or visit chesterfieldarts.org. ••• St. Louis Community College at Wildwood hosts a ceramics sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the college lobby. Unique pieces of art are on sale. Visit stlcc.org.
BENEFITS A Networking Cocktail Mixer supporting Juvenile Diabetes Research is from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Divine Jewels Evolution, 620 Market St. downtown. Hors d’oeuvres, one drink ticket, speed networking and the opportunity to meet those affected by Type 1 Diabetes are featured. Admission is $30 in advance/$40 at the door. Call (314) 400-8353. •••
Bells and Bowls, a sampling of art, food and holiday gifts, is from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 at St. Louis Artists’ Guild. Two teams of St. Louis Artists’ Guild members create collaborative paintings, which are then auctioned to benefit the Guild. Sampling of soups and other food from area restaurants, a silent auction of holiday gifts and the chance to view the galleries also are featured. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call (314) 727-6266, or visit stlouisartistsguild.org. ••• 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 bistate 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. ••• The Arthritis Foundation hosts its 32nd Silver Ball from 6 p.m.-midnight on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The black-tie gala includes silent and live auctions, dinner and dessert, music and dancing. For reservations, call (314) 991-9333.
FAMILY AND KIDS 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 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. ••• Colonel Ford and the Rough Riders perform from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 at Stovall’s Grove Rockhorse Saloon and Dance Hall, 18720 Stovall Lane. Gary Hunt leads the countryWestern band, which includes Grand Masters Fiddlers Champion Justin Branum. Call 405-3024, or visit stovallsgrove.com.
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By SUZANNE CORBETT There has been a recent building boom across the bistate region, and it has resulted in a batch of freshly constructed, candyencrusted gingerbread houses. Gingerbread Village The Gingerbread House Contest and Gingerbread Village at Main Street Chapel, 116 N. Main St. in St. Charles, is the latest attraction of St. Charles’ annual Christmas Traditions Festival. According to Jeff Breneman, contest coordinator, the Gingerbread Village will feature almost 40 houses. Contest entries were due earlier this month, and creations are on display until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 during Christmas Traditions Festival hours at the Gingerbread Village at Main Street Chapel. For more information, visit stcharleschristmas.com.
Reservations are being accepted for dining within this gingerbread house at River City Casino and a similar house at Lumiére Place.
this holiday season,” said Lydia’s House Development Director Melissa Antey, noting Gingerbread Walk that made by professional chefs, university Reflecting its strong German heritage, Bel- and high school culinary students. leville, Ill., embraces the tradition of gingerWhile the houses are on display, shopbread houses. Since 1990, the city’s annual pers are invited to purchase them or parGingerbread House Contest and Gingerbread ticipate in a raffle of the creations, with all Walk have been Main Street traditions. proceeds benefiting Lydia’s House. More “In the past, we’ve had up to 80 ginger- information is available at lydiashouse.org. bread houses and creations (not all submissions are houses) entering the contest,” said Dine-in gingerbread houses Anne Davis, spokesperson for the events. Hansel and Gretel would have enjoyed “There’s $4,000 in prize money awarded in nibbling on the life-sized gingerbread houses various categories that range from children’s on display at Lumiére Place and River City divisions to professional bakers.” Casino, each of which towers 14 feet tall and After the contest is judged, the ginger- affords the unique opportunity to dine within bread creations are distributed for place- its walls. Interested parties can reserve the ment in business storefronts along both table inside, which for a $20 donation can sides of Belleville’s Main Street. Items are be set for four. Proceeds support the “Not So displayed from the day after Thanksgiving Silent Night” fundraiser for the Center for through New Year’s Day. Hearing and Speech, an organization that proDie-hard gingerbread fans can sign up vides hearing aids for children and seniors. for Belleville’s Gingerbread Cookie Walk, “It took over 500 pounds of gingerbread, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 8. A $6 300 pounds of royal icing and 400 cookies to fee provides walkers with an official gin- complete both houses,” said Executive Pastry gerbread cookie bag to fill with fresh-baked Chef Stephen Schubert, whose architectural gingerbread cookies distributed at designated designs that adorn the houses reflect the gincookie stops along the gingerbread route. To gerbread houses he knew as a child growing ensure there will be enough cookies, pre-reg- up in Germany. “We’ve even decorated the istration is requested. Visit illinois-trekkers. inside of the houses with little Christmas trees org, and click on “Cookie Walk.” and lights. There’s nothing else like them anywhere. We’re thinking these could be ‘Home for the Holidays’ the largest gingerbread houses in the country. Those preferring strolling indoors might Maybe they could be large enough to make want to check out the entries in the Lydia’s the Guinness Book of World Records.” House Gingerbread House Contest, on display Those dining in the houses can select a meal during mall hours now through Sunday, Dec. from a three-course, $25 fixed-price menu or 2 at Plaza Frontenac. The annual fundraising order off the menu. Or, guests may simply event is sponsored by L’Ecole Culinaire and reserve one of the houses, donate and enjoy benefits the nonprofit Lydia’s House, which a cup of coffee or holiday cheer inside. Howprovides transitional housing and support ser- ever, as a dinner extra, the chef provides a spevices to abused women and their children. cial treat for kids, giving them the opportunity “This year’s theme, ‘Home for the Holi- to decorate individual gingerbread shingles. days,’ helps remind our community about Reservations are being accepted now through those who don’t have a place to call home Monday, Dec. 24. Call (314) 388-7625.
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