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A challenge to our beliefs Depressing news about black students scoring far below white students on various mental tests has become so familiar that people on different parts of the ideological spectrum long ago developed different explanations for why this is so. But both may have to do some rethinking, in light of radically different news from England.

The Nov. 9-15 issue of the distinguished British magazine “The Economist” reports that, among children who are eligible for free meals in England’s schools, black children of immigrants from Africa meet the standards of school tests nearly 60 percent of the time – as do immigrant children from Bangladesh and Pakistan. Black children of immigrants from the Caribbean meet the standards less than 50 percent of the time.

At the bottom, among those children who are all from families with low enough incomes to receive free meals at school, are white English children, who meet the standards 30 percent of the time.

“The Economist” points out that white students in one borough of London scored lower than black students in any London borough.

These data might seem to be some kind of fluke, but they confirm the observations in a book titled “Life at the Bottom” by British physician Theodore Dalrymple. He said that, among the patients he treated in a hospital near a low-income housing project, he could not recall any white 16-year-old who could multiply nine by seven. Some could not even do three times seven.

What jolts us is not only that this phenomenon is so different from what we are used to seeing in the United States, but also that it fits neither the genetic nor the environmental explanation of black-white educational differences here.

These white students in England come from the same race that produced Shakespeare and the great scientist Sir Isaac Newton, among other world-class intellects over the centuries.

But today many young whites in England are barely literate and have trouble with simple arithmetic. Nor are these white students the victims of racial discrimination, much less the descendants of slaves.

With the two main explanations for low performances on school tests obviously not applicable in England, there must be some other explanation. And once there is some other explanation in this case, we have to wonder if that other explanation – whatever it is – might also apply in the United States,

to one degree or another.

In other words, maybe our own explanations need re-examination.

What do low-income whites in England and ghetto blacks in the United States have in common? It cannot be simply low incomes, because children from other groups in the same low-income brackets outperform whites in England and outperform blacks in America.

What low-income whites in England and ghetto blacks in the United States have in common is a generations-long indoctrination in victimhood. The political left in both countries has, for more than half a century, maintained a steady and loud drumbeat of claims that the deck is stacked against those at the bottom.

The American left uses race and the British left uses class, but the British left has been at it longer. In both countries, immigrants who have not been in the country as long have not been so distracted by such ideology (that they fall) into a blind resentment and lashing out at other people.

In both countries, immigrants enter a supposedly closed society that refuses to let anyone rise – and they nevertheless rise, while the native-born at the bottom remain at the bottom.

Those who promote an ideology of victimhood may imagine that they are helping those at the bottom, when in fact they are harming them, more so than the society that the left is denouncing.

We in America have gotten used to vast gaps between blacks and whites on test scores. But this was not always the case, in places where there was anything like comparable education.

Back in the 1940s, before the vast expansion of the welfare state and the ideology of victimhood used to justify it, there was no such gap on test scores between black schools in Harlem and white, working class schools on New York’s lower east side.

You can find the data on pages 40-41 of an article of mine in the Fall 1981 issue of “Teachers College Record,” a journal published by Columbia University – that is, if you think facts matter more than rhetoric or social visions. © 2013 Creators.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Repurposing the Daniel Boone Bridge To the Editor: Thank you for the very informative article on the new eastbound Hwy. 40/61/64 bridge (“Building Bridges,” West Newsmagazine, Nov. 20). It is amazing the amount of work that it takes to build something like that.

I read with interest that the 1930s era westbound bridge will be demolished once the entire bridge project is complete, and wondered if there wasn’t something else that could be done with that bridge?

Instead of spending money to demolish the bridge, even though the metal has scrap value, why not sell the bridge to someone who wants to have some sort of business right over the river? The structure is already there, as well as the road leading to it. People providing products and/or services equal nowhere near the weight of the traffic that crosses it now.

Just an idea.

Noel LaVanchy Wildwood

Trouble at Monarch Fire District To the Editor: I absolutely appreciate the work of our firefighters and paramedics. They play an important and respected role in our communities.

Due to all the recent commotion, I very reluctantly attended a Monarch Fire District board meeting and labor negotiation for the first time on Nov. 19. The board is holding the contract negotiations in a unique open forum and on this date, the negotiations followed the board meeting. I returned for the board meeting and negotiation on Nov. 26 and sat quietly again.

On both occasions, I was very discouraged by what I observed from the firefighters. The Nov. 26 “negotiation” disturbed me greatly as the lead union negotiator appeared to be playing games. Throughout all this, I observed a board calmly and professionally conducting the district’s business.

Since that last meeting, I have read the proposed contracts. The sick feeling that I had from attending the meetings turned to anger as I read what exists in the current contract and what is being proposed by the union. I am not crazy about the district proposal either, as it is based on the current contract, but I understand that it is probably not possible to start over and that the district

proposal is a step in the right direction.

The contract is incredibly bureaucratic, economically unreasonable, and is ridiculous from a time-off perspective.

I recommend that the people in Monarch Fire District contact the district and get a copy of the current and proposed contracts.

Get the facts by reading the contract for yourself. If inclined, attend the next open negotiating session on Dec. 16 and form your own opinion.

The negotiations are taking place in a room packed with firefighters. I expect that the negotiators would conduct themselves differently if the room were full of Monarch residents.

I get it now. I get all the drama around the fire board elections. I get the news stories.

The firefighters’ union spends inordinate amounts of money to get their candidate elected to the board with the expectation that their person will do the union’s bidding rather than represent the district. If their candidate is not elected, then the union and the firefighters beholden to it attack the board member unceasingly in an attempt to intimidate and demoralize them.

This is wrong.

From what I have observed at Monarch, the independent fire district model as it currently exists does not work. The union can control, intimidate, or wear down the three-member board such that they concede things that are not good for the district and can amount to union self-dealing with taxpayer funds.

Fortunately, at least two-thirds of the current board is doing their best to represent the residents of the district.

I’d actually like to see things start over with the disbanding of the Monarch fire district and the turnover of the firehouses to the respective cities. I believe that city managed fire protection is a more sensible option.

Dave Book Chesterfield

As a taxpayer, I attended that Sept. 5, 100-minute presentation condemning workers’ compensation in over 30 ways.

The article’s title is grossly misleading.

Did the reporter stay for the entire report? Though seven points were mildly presented, much of Monarch’s horrendous disregard for citizens’ tax dollars was completely overlooked, such as: • Monarch has the second worst workers’ compensation record in Missouri • 54 of 125 firefighters (42 percent) received benefits for three claims in the last 4.5 years and other districts can’t afford to retain repeat abusers • last year workers’ compensation premiums alone, without workers’ compensation medical treatment and payouts, totaled $1.2 million which is four times more than expected.

Workers’ compensation payout is equivalent to two-thirds of the firefighterparamedics’ salary untaxed, to encourage return to work. Monarch voted to pay the last third, a highly unusual practice of paying firefighters more not to work.

The “return to work” program costs three to four times the state average. There’s no standard operating procedures for workers’ compensation, new employees or gym use.

There’s no investigation documentation form for 90 percent of claims – 90 percent, that’s crazy! Monarch’s goal should be prepared, fit firefighters focused on safety and saving our lives and property, not gaming the system.

Six experts repeated this analysis of Monarch’s workers’ compensation program: 1. Monarch must change from “a culture of claims to safety.”

2. Too many ER visits. Many fire districts use a nurse triage to treat, direct to specified doctors, or send to ER. In Monarch, 90 percent of firefighters choose to go the ER, which is five times costlier, yet only 12 injuries were serious and none were life-threatening.

3. Gym injuries are high. Sixty percent of claims are slips, lifts and falls while Monarch workers’ comp not fighting fires. The cost is $35,000 per – abuse or fraud? injury, twice as much as the fire and emerTo the Editor: gency average. A $147,000 claim was for The article titled “Legal review finds lifting a station house TV. Citizens paid Monarch workers’ comp ‘inadequate’” taxes for gyms to be convenient, not a (West Newsmagazine, Sept. 18) sounds hotbed of claims. like firefighters aren’t receiving adequate Many of Monarch’s taxpayers are grateworkers’ compensation, when the opposite ful for the fire directors investigating and is true! It should have been a dynamite reporting the abuses that need reform depiction of Monarch’s mishandling and – another concern flatly ignored by the possible fraud, rather than a tiny candle reporter. shedding little light.

If you want updates on progress of

deconstructing the misuse of your taxes, call Monarch Administration at (314) 514-0900 for how to contact any of the three Monarch Fire Board directors: Steve Swyers, Robin Harris (district budget expert) and Jane Cunningham (workers’ compensation expert). Both Harris and Cunningham were at the Sept. 5 presentation.

Marjie Saiter Chesterfield

MSD fees; where is justice?

To the editor: Like many of you in the area, when MSD began mailing me a monthly bill in 2008 for the now discontinued stormwater runoff charge, I promptly mailed my check, even though I vehemently disagreed with what I felt was an unjust bill and even though I knew of many others who refused to do so. What a fool was I! Since all of my neighbors and I have septic systems and wells, I can confidently say that it’s highly unlikely that anyone from MSD has ever set foot in our subdivision, much less provided any services.

The Missouri Supreme Court ultimately ruled that this user fee/tax was unconstitutional. For reasons that still remain unclear to me, the same court did not order MSD to refund our money. Are you kidding me?

Although I am confident that the vast majority of MSD employees are justifiably proud of their efforts and commitment to do the best job they can, I still believe MSD overall remains bloated and inefficient.

Although I really don’t care about the reasons behind the financial difficulties of MSD, I think some of their challenges are attributable to a significant lack of oversight and accountability. They also have not done an effective job of communicating the importance to us voters of the need to pass tax increases to more adequately fund MSD, such that it can effectively fulfill its mission.

The bottom line is that MSD has stolen over $200 from me, and stolen from many of you as well.

This matter has little to do with the amount of money involved but everything to do with principle. MSD’s behavior has been arrogant, unfair and indefensible.

I guess I should remain grateful that they didn’t fleece me to a greater degree than they did. And thank you to all of those individuals whose time and effort led to the discontinuation of this unfair tax/user fee.

Gary Slavik Wildwood

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Drone-ing on In one of the most successful publicity stunts in recent memory, Amazon. com CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled a company “project” to a wide-eyed Charlie Rose on an episode of “60 Minutes,” which just happened to air the day before Cyber Monday. The project featured unmanned drones – which Bezos called “octo-copters” – to achieve same-day delivery of certain Amazon products.

Public reaction to the stunt was significant, to say the least. Social media exploded with talk of the air being filled with these drones. Policymakers scrambled to learn whether such unmanned aircraft could be viable. Dominos Pizza took to the Internet to remind everyone they had been studying drone pizza delivery for some time. The public debate “droned” on and on.

Here is why this is so interesting: These drone deliveries are not even close to being a feasible business process right now. It is unlikely they would make a list of the top 100 most important things Amazon can do to improve its business over the next decade. The drones are eye candy, they are marketing – and yet people were awestruck.

Bezos once gave a famous response to a fairly standard question he faced when Amazon was still a fledgling e-commerce startup that sold nothing more than books.

When he was asked how he felt about being responsible for countless brick and mortar bookstores closing down, Bezos would always reply with something along the lines of “Amazon isn’t happening to bookstores. The future is happening to bookstores.”

In the case of this publicity stunt, the drones represent a possible view into the future, and people are fascinated by that view. In other words, people seem to really dig the future.

This seeming affection, however, represents one of the great paradoxes of human thought. The future has long fascinated us, but when we call the future by other names, that fascination turns to fear.

In business for instance, another name for the future might be “disruption.” On a more personal level, the future might be better termed as “change.” Businesses are

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scared to death of disruption and people tend to despise change, yet the future holds fascination and possibility.

The simplest reason for the paradox is likely to be found in the timing. Change and disruption are things that are happening now, but the future, well, it hasn’t happened yet. In the 1950s, robots were a cool glimpse into the future. In the 1980s, however, robots were the things taking manufacturing jobs away from humans.

The future turned into disruption, and disruption causes discomfort.

It is unclear if Amazon’s drone delivery system will ever be a relevant business practice. It is quite possible that in five years we will be buying products on Amazon and simply “printing” those products from the 3-D printer in our home offices. Either of those scenarios will eventually turn from a future concept into a disruptive concept, and the disruption will bring pain as it always does.

Bezos’ famous saying will continue to ring true. The future is continuing to happen to all of us, every day. It is a constant drone, if you will. The future will hold disruption and change and pain. It also brings opportunity for those people and businesses bold enough to accept the inevitability of the future world.

In the mid-2000’s, Amazon was the world’s leading seller of printed books.

It was their core business. At that time, Bezos led his company to create the Kindle and dive headfirst into the world of e-books. This deeply angered traditional publishers and threatened the very existence of his business. Bezos forced the future on his own company, raining down disruption and change. As of 2012, Amazon was selling more e-books and e-readers than any other company selling of print books. The future worked out pretty well for Amazon, drones or not.

Perhaps the lesson here, for all of us, is to be unafraid of disruption, unafraid of change. The next time we are in the midst of the inevitable pain that comes with those concepts, we should recall Jeff Bezos’ drones and whisper to ourselves, “the future is happening right now. What can I make of it?”

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News Br iefs CREVE COEUR 2013 Citizen of the Year

Susan Baseley has been chosen as the 2013 Citizen of the Year for her dedication and service to the community.

Mayor Barry Glantz and Councilmember Charlotte D’Alfonso (Ward 3) presented the award to Baseley at the city’s annual Holiday Appreciation Event on Dec. 3. Of the numerous volunteers in attendance, Glantz said, “Our community is fortunate to have volunteers like Sue who continually give their time and talents to make Creve Coeur such a wonderful place to live and work.”

When presenting the award, D’Alfonso reviewed many of Baseley’s achievements.

As a member of the Horticulture, Environment and Beautification (HEB) Committee, Baseley was instrumental in revising ordinances in order for Creve Coeur to be a native plant friendly city. She also made major contributions to the published native plant list.

D’Alfonso explained that Baseley was very active in the review of the last three solid waste contracts, another aspect of her HEB participation, and under HEB, the Arts Commission was formed.

In addition to Baseley’s service with HEB, she was the founding vice chair of the Climate Action Task Force (CATF). Under the task force’s stewardship, Creve Coeur became a “Cool City” and a successful community garden was established. Baseley was serving as interim chair in June 2013 when the city achieved Green Power Community status, joining the ranks of less than 50 communities nationwide who have offset 3 percent of their entire community’s energy consumption with renewable energy sources.

Of Baseley, D’Alfonso said, “Sue has shown dedication to the city and can be consistently counted on to promote new ways and solutions to better our community.”

ELLISVILLE City manager search continues, assistant city manager resigns There have been several recent developments in the city of Ellisville regarding the prosecuting city attorney and city manager positions; however, both roles will still be filled in an interim capacity for the near future.

At the Dec. 4 city council meeting, Mayor Adam Paul made a motion to have councilmembers rank their top three prosecuting city attorney picks from the RFP’s (request for proposals) received in order to see if the council favored the interim prosecutor, City Attorney George Restovich. Paul said the matter would be put on the agenda of the next council meeting for further discussion.

At the same meeting, Paul announced that Andrea Muskopf, who has served Ellisville for two years, will be leaving the position of assistant city manager.

The council asked Bill Schwer, city engineer and director of public works, to assist Muskopf as co-acting city manager until her final day on Dec. 20. After that, Schwer said he doesn’t know what direction the city will take in regard to the position, but he is looking forward to the challenges of the job.

“Really just the challenges of getting to know some of the sides of the city that I don’t work with, like the police,” Schwer said. “I find it a great opportunity. I’m appreciative that they considered me for the position.”

Paul said that while he would like to see the position filled by Jan. 1, he currently couldn’t discuss the details of the search for a new city manager.

Muskopf, who had been serving as acting city manager since September, said she has taken a position with a different municipality.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time with the city and the opportunity to work with the council, residents and staff,” Muskopf said. “I’m going to miss everyone here.”

Attempted jewelry store robbery On Dec. 4, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued warrants for Stefan A. Douglas, 23, and Treymane A. Kinsey, 19, both of Michigan, for one count each of second-degree robbery in connection with a robbery occurring at Clarkson Jewelers, located at 1306 Clarkson Clayton Center.

On Dec. 3 at 10:37 a.m., Ellisville Police received a call of a robbery in progress.

According to Sgt. Nancy Walker, a black male wearing a blue coat entered the store and asked to see a Rolex watch valued at $34,850. The suspect then grabbed the watch from the salesperson and started out of the store. Another salesperson tried to push the suspect back into the store, but the suspect ran.

A Clarkson Jewelers salesperson tackled the suspect in the parking lot, but when the suspect told the salesperson he was going to kill him the salesperson backed off.

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got into a red Hyundai that already was occupied by another male. The vehicle drove west on Clayton Road with St. Louis County Police in pursuit.

The vehicle crashed near the Chesterfield Mall. Both suspects got out of the vehicle and started to run before Chesterfield Police apprehended them. One suspect was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. No one was shot.

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TOWN & COUNTRY Deer population management Town & Country’s Board of Aldermen was set to vote Dec. 9 on final approval of legislation approving a deer management plan and authorizing a wildlife management service agreement for sharpshooting of up to 100 deer between the city and contractor White Buffalo, Inc. Connecticut-based White Buffalo has been providing the service to Town & Country since 2009, City Administrator Gary Hoelzer said. The firm’s total compensation can’t exceed $31,300 regardless of the number of deer killed.

The effort is meant to control the city’s deer population. Hoelzer said the population in 2009 – estimated at 60 to 66 deer per square mile that year – was contributing to car-deer collisions.

“In 2010, we said we’d use deer-vehicle crashes as a barometer of the success of the deer management program,” he said.

“Our goal has been getting the population to about 30 deer per square mile.”

The city likely has a deer population of about 40 per square mile now, Hoelzer said.

“We are recommending – starting Jan. 2 and running no later than April 15 – to cull up to 100 deer to try to get to the 30 per square mile number,” he said.

Former Alderman Al Gerber questioned the success of the culling effort.

“The number of accidents isn’t going down though we keep killing deer,” Gerber said.

Hoelzer admitted he’s “disappointed that the deer-car accidents are as high as they are.”

“We’re seeing the deer population go down, but the number of crashes has remained about constant,” he said. “If we can get the number of deer per square mile down to 30, I’m hoping we can achieve a significant reduction in crashes. If the number of crashes goes down, we can then try to keep the population at 30 per square mile. “However, if accidents are still a problem at that population, we’re going to have to determine if deer numbers should be reduced to 15 to 20 per square mile, which is being recommended by the Mis-

The Monarch Fire Protection District has scheduled its annual visits by Santa Claus to subdivisions and other points for Dec. 16-18.

In the case of inclement weather, including measurable snowfall, rain or extremely cold weather, the stops will be held at Monarch Station 5 at 155 Long Road on Dec. 16, Station 1 at 15700 Baxter Road on Dec. 17 and Monarch headquarters at 13725 Olive Blvd. on Dec. 18. Visitors should arrive at the other sites according to times listed below. Daily updates will be posted online at monarchfirefighters.org.

Monday, Dec. 16 • 5 p.m. at Riverdale Drive and Riverdale Circle in Chesterfield Estates subdivision.

• 5:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Ridge Drive and Bluffview Ridge Drive in The Bluffs of Wildhorse subdivision.

• 6:15 p.m. at the first pool on Wildhorse Parkway in Wildhorse Subdivision/Highlands.

• 7 p.m. at the Greystone Manor cul de sac in Greystone subdivision.

• 7:40 p.m. at Wilderness Cliff Court and Keystone Trail Drive in the Pine Creek subdivision.

• 8:15 p.m. at Suzanne Ridge Drive and Westhampton View Lane in the Westhampton Woods subdivision.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 • 5 p.m. at Ascension School.

• 6 p.m. at Country Ridge Drive and Parasol Drive in Meadow Brook Farms subdivision.

• 6:30 p.m. at Cedarmill Bath and Tennis Club on Cedarmill Drive • 7 p.m. at the Villages at Baxter Ridge pool.

• 7:30 p.m. at Highcroft Elementary School.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 • 5 p.m. at D’artagnan Court and Bellerive Manor Dr. in Manors at Bellerive subdivision.

• 5:30 p.m. at Montauban Drive and Nimes Drive in Bellerive Estates subdivision.

• 6 p.m. at Incarnate Word Church and School at 13416 Olive Blvd.

• 6:30 p.m. at Old Farms pool on Bookbinder Drive in the Old Farms Estates subdivision.

• 7 p.m. at the Seven Pines Swim Club on Seven Pines Dr. • 8 p.m. at River Bend Elementary School.

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Initiative petition hopes to put 1-cent sales tax on November ballot

MoDOT’s long range plan includes partnerships with Metro and the Great Rivers Greenway, creating more options for transportation. (photos.com)

By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net If Missourians really are interested in maintaining and improving the state’s transportation system, there’s a chance they’ll have an opportunity to say so with their votes next November.

Missourians for Safe Transportation and New Jobs, a newly formed group interested in that issue, has launched a campaign to place a 10-year, 1-cent sales tax for transportation on the November 2014 ballot.

Last month the secretary of state’s office approved wording for the initiative petition, and the group, which is chaired by

former state Sen. Bill McKenna and Rudy Farber, both former Missouri Department of Transportation commissioners, says it wants to start collecting the thousands of needed signatures in January.

The recently released MoDOT longrange plan indicates that residents of the Show-Me State definitely believe a strong transportation system is vital to the state’s future, economy and quality of life, but that opinion is not limited to roads – and neither is MoDOT’s long range plan.

In fact, the 20-year plan goes well beyond roads and bridges to include mass transit, passenger rail service, pedestrian and bike

options, air and rivers. Greg Horn, district manager for MoDOT’s St. Louis district, said that while most residents still use their personal vehicles for travel most of the time, attitudes and needs are changing.

“People, especially younger generations, want more transportation options,” he said.

“Economic development also is linked to getting the most effective use from all transportation modes, including our rivers, rails, airports and, of course, roads.”

To meet these changing needs, MoDOT has formed working relationships with other groups, including Metro Transit, which operates the public transportation system in the St. Louis area, and Great Rivers Greenway, which maintains an extensive and growing network of bike and pedestrian trails throughout St. Louis City and County and St. Charles County.

Great Rivers Greenway was authorized by voters 13 years ago to make the region a better place to live by creating a clean, green and connected area. Executive Director Susan Trautman said she was “glad to see bike and pedestrian needs included as an important part of MoDOT’s future plans.”

“It’s clear that MoDOT recognizes that other modes of transportation are important, especially in urban areas,” Trautman said.

Horn said the department of transportation is reacting to the more than 12,000 comments and suggestions received

during statewide public meetings and listening sessions held earlier this year, but he worries that Missourians may be experiencing a disconnect when it comes to projects and funding.

“People look around and see a lot going on with our roads and bridges, and they conclude we’re flush with money,” he explained. “What isn’t recognized is that all these current projects were funded a number of years ago.”

Horn noted that the pool of available funding is shrinking – both in absolute terms and in comparison with the steadily increasing prices of maintaining and improving transportation facilities – and he suggested that Missouri is in jeopardy of losing more than just state revenue. Federal dollars also may be at risk.

“Sometime around 2018, Missouri won’t be able to match the federal dollars available,” Horn said. “When we reach that point, we won’t even have enough money to maintain what we have, let alone make any improvements. If we wait until we have to start closing down bridges and roads before we take action, we really get behind. It takes so long to get projects designed, etc. that if we wait we fall even further behind and it’s that much harder to catch up and move forward. Other states are getting ahead of us (in terms of See PETITION INITIATIVE, page15

Chesterfield City Council adopts ‘fiscally conservative’ 2014 budget

By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Chesterfield City Council has adopted the city’s 2014 budget, which includes funds for bolstering the police force as well as upcoming construction projects set for Ladue Road and the Timberlake Manor Parkway bridge.

At a meeting on Dec. 2, City Administrator Michael Herring presented the council with projected numbers for the current year, as well as money budgeted for 2014.

According to Herring, the 2013 budget numbers given during the presentation were projections; the final figures won’t be ready until the middle of February. However, based on the city’s projections, Chesterfield will end 2013 with some expenditure of its reserves in three major funds: the capital improvement sales tax fund, the parks sales tax fund and the general fund.

The capital improvement fund reserve is currently estimated to decrease by $539,666, and the park sales tax fund reserve will drop by $522,997. Both of these categories are projected to end the year with revenues above budget, but the

costs of one-time projects are pushing each into their respective fund reserves.

At the end of 2013, the general fund’s reserves are projected to drop by $1,243,677, with revenues coming in slightly below budget.

Part of the money spent in the general fund will finish paying for the public works facility, and $1,465,600 will go toward payment of the city’s debt for construction of its new city hall.

According to Chesterfield Finance Director Brian Whittle, in 2013 the city paid off $610,000 in general obligation debts, a figure that includes the money used to pay for the public works facility. Whittle said doing so saved the city $25,000 in interest over the next two years.

“Whenever reasonable, we pay debt off early,” Whittle said.

Starting with the New Year, the 2014 budget will include sales tax revenue from the two new outlet malls in the Chesterfield Valley. This will provide an estimated $850,000 to the capital improvement fund and $1 million to the park sales tax fund.

According to Whittle, these figures are based on a conservative estimate of the two

outlet malls netting about $2 million in sales dollars. Whittle said that the outlet malls had provided the city a higher figure, but that the city had budgeted on a more conservative estimated of the malls’ revenue.

The total revenue for the capital improvement fund is projected at $8,845,989, with approximately 30 percent of that coming from grant funds. The total funds will be used to finance upcoming construction for Ladue Road and the Timberlake Manor Parkway bridge.

Councilmember Nancy Greenwood (Ward 1) said Chesterfield has been extremely proactive in seeking grant funds for projects within the city.

“I think it speaks to itself, if you look at the number of grants that have been given to the city,” Greenwood said. “We pursue them very actively, because it’s a good way for us to maximize our dollars.”

With a cost to the city of $9,711,618, expenditures for the 2014 capital improvement fund will exceed projected revenue by $865,629. This amount will be covered with the use of excess funds generated in prior years.

For the 2014 parks sales tax fund, Ches-

terfield expects revenues to be $8,734,287, with expenditures (including debt payments) equalling $8,411,304.

The total revenue for the city’s general fund is expected to increase by an estimated 1 percent. Included in the 2014 budget is money to hire three new police officers, adding to the five who where hired in 2013.

The total expected revenue for the general fund is projected to be $21,175,636, with estimated expenditures of $21,088,505.

After the budget presentation, Greenwood said she believes Chesterfield is in a very enviable situation. She said that while the city is trying to spend tax dollars as prudently as possible, it still has been able to complete a number of projects that benefit, and can be seen by, residents, including parks improvements and the replacement of streets and sidewalks.

Councilmember Barry Flachsbart (Ward 1) said that while there are a few items he thinks could be done differently, the budget overall is a fiscally conservative one.

“I think that it’s important, that we continue to be a well run, financially responsible, and fiscally conservative city,” Flachsbart said.

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In fact, the very next day a Nixon announcement confirmed earlier rumors that he would call legislators back into session to approve a lucrative package of state incentives to entice a Boeing Co. plant to St. Louis County.On Dec. 6, the House voted 127-20-2 for legislation authorizing an incentive package of up to $1.7 billion over more than two decades. The legislation passed the Senate on Dec. 4.

Just prior to the impromptu press conference, Nixon had given the keynote speech at Progress 64 West’s annual awards banquet, the theme of which was “Saluting Job Creators.” Nixon had talked about what his administration has done to encourage job creation in the state, specifically referring to the Boeing plant as “a huge transformational opportunity” for the area’s economy.

The defense industry is changing rapidly and cuts in military spending are “the new reality,” Nixon said. He added that securing the new plant for building Boeing’s 777 commercial airliner is an ideal way to diversify the state’s aircraft industry, which is now focused on military planes. He went on to say that Missouri has many advantages for attracting the new plant, including a skilled workforce, a business-friendly climate, education opportunities and a long-standing relationship with Boeing.

He noted that nothing has a greater

impact on the state’s future than its commitment to education. Investing in workers and their skills is essential, he said.

Progress 64 West added emphasis to Nixon’s remarks by presenting the first of several awards for excellence in community development to the state of Missouri.

More than 300 attended the Progress 64 West banquet at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Chesterfield. Among them were civic and community leaders as well as the winner of the Louis S. Sachs Scholarship, made possible by American Direct Marketing Resources, LLC; and DosterUllom, LLC. Community development awards were presented to the St. Charles County Association of Realtors; Ed Hassinger, former chief engineer with the Missouri Department of Transportation; the MonarchChesterfield Levee District; Air Evac Lifeteam, the nation’s largest independent owned air medical service provider, headquartered in O’Fallon, Mo.; Lindenwood University and St. Charles Community College; and local philanthropist, banker, and civic leader John Hammond.

Robert “Todd” Losby, a senior at Parkway South High School, was the recipient of the Louis S. Sachs Scholarship. Losby won on the merit of his business plan for “Losby Care,” a successful home and pet care business he already owns and operates. Losby was one of 20 area students who submitted business plan executive summaries for consideration by the scholarship committee.

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Ellisville City Council changes city code related to temporary signs

By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com After months of discussion and debate, the Ellisville City Council has approved changes to the city’s sign code regarding the use of temporary signage by businesses.

These changes have been kicked around Ellisville’s city hall since early September, starting with the Planning and Zoning Commission, and are part of an ongoing effort to make it easier for businesses to locate and operate in Ellisville. The commission initially determined the type and duration of the changes, which were recommended to the council. From there, the recommendations bounced from council meetings to work and special sessions for nearly three months before finally being approved by the council on Dec. 4.

“I truly believe we beat this bill like a goat,” Mayor Adam Paul said.

The changes themselves are simple. The ordinance calls for a one-year temporary cessation to several sections of the city’s municipal code regarding temporary signs.

More specifically, the ordinance eliminates the cost of obtaining a sign permit and allows more types of signs than previously were permitted.

“This legislation is good for local businesses,” said P&Z Commission member

Dan Duffy. “Our retailers now have more tools to bring in customers. Businesses looking for a location in West County should consider Ellisville.”

As part of the same business-friendly initiative, the council recently passed another bill that also stemmed from a recommendation by the commission. This bill changed several types of businesses from conditionally permitted to always permitted in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District. At the Dec. 4 meeting, the council also approved yet another P&Z recommendation. This bill, in two parts, would remove churches from the permitted use category in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District and instead make them conditionally permitted, and increase the maximum permitted size for real estate signs from six to 24 feet.

Both bills passed on Dec. 4 will take effect immediately.

P&Z Commission member John Ellebrecht, who works with rental property, said he thinks the changes to the real estate sign portion of the city code is “wonderful.” He said he has seen friends trying to sell property who have struggled with the previous size limitations set for real estate signs.

“I’m really thrilled to see this happen,” Ellebrecht said.

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al’s wording allegedly is misleading and that the proposed sales tax hike’s impact will fall most heavily on those with lower incomes.

But Jack Cardetti, a spokesman for Missourians for Safe Transportation and New Jobs, emphasized that the proposed sales tax would not apply to food purchases. “In that regard, it mirrors a transportation bill that received broad bipartisan support in the last session of the Missouri legislature,” he said.

A Senate filibuster in the legislature’s closing hours killed that bill, Cardetti said.

He also noted that sales taxes don’t apply to rent, prescription drugs and utilities – expenses that usually take up a major share of costs paid by those with low incomes.

Transportation, he said, tends to be an issue that attracts not only broad political support but also the backing of rural and urban interests, as well as labor and business.

“In general these groups felt the sales tax method was one they could support when the issue was before the legislature. It didn’t work out at the last minute, but the feeling was that the petition initiative should use the same approach,” Cardetti said.

Almost 200,000 signatures will be needed by May 4 in order to place the transportation sales tax question on the November ballot.

shovel-ready projects and funding).”

A little-known statistic included in MoDOT’s long range plan is that the state has the seventh largest state highway network in the nation – more miles of state roads than Illinois and Kansas combined.

However, Missouri ranks 40th out of 50 states in funding per mile. And state and federal funding typically does not cover non-traditional transportation needs.

For example, current law says that the state’s transportation funding structure will be used only for roads and bridges, which is why Missourians for Safe Transportation and New Jobs say the proposed sales tax is needed.

If the initiative petition campaign gathers the needed signatures to be placed on the ballot and voters approve the sales tax increase, the resulting inflow of revenue would change the financial picture dramatically. Over the 10-year period that the tax would be in effect, it would generate more than $7 billion in additional funding.

Continuing the levy beyond the initial 10 years would require additional voter approval.

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Former DOD Humvee tactical vehicle is ready to roll in Ellisville

By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Ellisville Police didn’t want to look a gift Humvee in the mouth – and other gifts from a pair of local businesses meant they didn’t have to.

According to Ellisville Police Chief Tom Felgate, the city acquired a 1996 military HMMWV (Humvee) tactical vehicle, valued at $39,052, from the Department of Defense Excess Property Unit in Jefferson City in October of 2012, at no charge to taxpayers.

“This was our department’s first acquisition from the DOD. I had learned from Police Chief Mike Wiegand in Eureka that these vehicles were being made available to police agencies. Eureka had gotten two of them, also in 2012,” Felgate said. “This vehicle was excess property for the military and likely was used overseas, such as in Afghanistan.”

He said the Humvee is an all-terrain tactical vehicle and can go most anywhere.

When the Humvee is no longer functional, it’ll be returned to the DOD to be destroyed, Felgate said.

“It will not be used for everyday patrol, but motorists will see it on Ellisville streets every few weeks or so just to keep the battery charged and fluids circulating,” he said.

“The vehicle can be used as a utility vehicle in inclement weather, for emergency management purposes, tactical situations, and will be on display for special events such as Kids Safety Day and the Independence Day celebration.”

The DOD also provided various spare parts including a full set of wheels and tires. But because the vehicle came to his department painted in military camouflage, Felgate needed a body shop or dealership to paint the vehicle black so it would match the rest of the department’s fleet.

John Bommarito, president of the Bommarito Automotive Group, learned about the Humvee from Ellisville Police Lt.

John Connor and offered the services of the Bommarito Collision Center. He also refused any compensation, telling Felgate that this was his way of giving back to the community and the city of Ellisville.

Over the next six months, Rick Clinton, collision center technician, worked under the supervision of Dave Hughes, manager of the collision center, to disassemble the Humvee and paint it – piece by piece, and section by section.

In the process, Clinton also replaced a window and all weather stripping.

Hughes told Felgate that removing the camouflage paint was a challenge since the military uses lead-based paint, which neccessitated additional precautions.

In addition to new paint, a siren, radio, emergency lights and police decals were needed to complete the project. So Felgate contacted Andrew Strebler, a salesman with Ed Roehr Safety Products in St. Louis to help. Strebler recommended Code 3 Public Safety Equipment, also located in St. Louis, for the emergency lights.

Code 3 Regional Manager Tom Heibel told Strebler they would custom-manufacture emergency lights for the Humvee and provide them to Roehr for installation.

Kelly Kyriakos, Code 3’s vice president of sales and marketing, coordinated delivery of the lights.

“Both company representatives refused payment for material and services and simply stated they wished to contribute their services,” Felgate said.

His appreciation is tangible.

“I think we’re about the only police department in West County with a Humvee,” he said.

And he wants to share his pride in the new vehicle with the community.

“This won’t be a patrol vehicle, but we’ll start running it around the city this month for people to see. I’m so pleased that the community came together to make this happen. I was so impressed at how everyone stepped up.”

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entries in each division will be awarded cash prizes and will be displayed at the museum and in other locations in the area.

Entries must be received by the HMLC no later than 4 p.m. on April 17, 2014 (postmarks not accepted). The HMLC will be closed April 15 and 16 for Passover.

For the writing contest, students may write a poem, newspaper article, story, play/dialogue or essay. Entries will be judged on content, originality and quality of expression, and accuracy.

For the art contest, students may create a sculpture, drawing, photograph, painting, poster, collage or 5-minute video or DVD. The work will be judged on creativity, excellence and content.

Official rules, submission details and further information are listed on the entry form, which can be picked up at the HMLC,12 Millstone Campus Drive, or can be downloaded from the museum’s website at hmlc.org/artandwriting.

There will be two divisions for both the art and writing categories. Division 1 covers students in sixth through eighth grades. Division 2 covers students in ninth through 12th grades. In each division there will be a first place prize of $300 and a certificate, a second place prize of $200 and a certificate, a third place prize of $100 and a certificate, and honorable mention prizes of $25 and a certificate

The Ballwin Police Department’s congratulating the city’s public and private schools for their participation in the 19th Annual “Pennies Make Sense” campaign.

Students and staff from Ballwin’s seven schools raised a record of $2,471.35 during the month of October.

The money was donated to the Saint Louis Area Food Bank to help provide families with nutritious meals during the holidays. River City Casino counted the hundreds of pounds of coins collected.

The check presentation took place at Claymont Elementary School, which raised $862.41 during the drive, the highest total of the seven schools for the second year in a row.

Art and Writing Contest Second- and third-grade students at Chesterfield Day School

Feeding those who are hungry A sandwich is a light meal made by putting layers of food such as meat or cheese between two pieces of bread. With a little bit of help from their parents and teachers, second- and third-grade students at Chesterfield Day School made 442 of these light meal sandwiches plus pumpkin cookies for the residents of St. Patrick Center this Thanksgiving.

Second- and third-grade teacher Alissa White explained the mission of St. Patrick

Center to the students, describing it as providing opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

White and other CDS teachers coordinated donations of lunch meat, cheese and bread from Chesterfield Day School families. The students donned hair nets and gloves to assemble the sandwiches, which were then put into bags and boxes for transport to St. Patrick’s. The total of 442 sandwiches surpassed the total made by last year’s class.

The Holocaust Museum and Learning Center (HMLC) is seeking entries for its 2014 Art and Writing Contest. The contest asks creative middle and high school students to express the difficult and inspiring lessons of the Holocaust.

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Academic and Service Achievements Westminster Christian Academy 2013 alumni Rachel Gantner, Jocelyn Sheffield and Noah Roberts, freshmen at the University of Tulsa, and 2011 alumnus Thomas Porter, a senior at TU, were recently awarded for their academic and service endeavors.

Each year, the University recognizes 10 outstanding freshman students for the Top Ten Freshman Award. Students are recognized for their commitment to success on campus and in the community. Selected students are chosen by a faculty committee of the university and presented the award at the university’s homecoming celebration each year.

Likewise, no more than 10 seniors are selected each year for the Jess Chouteau Outstanding Senior Award, for exceptional academic and community achievement.

Winners of the award are chosen by alumni of the university and also are recognized at homecoming.

Holiday concert The MICDS Upper School Choir will perform “Requiem in D Minor, K. 626”

by Mozart at its 2013 Winter Masterwork Concert on Tuesday, Dec.17 at 7 p.m. in Orthwein Theatre on the MICDS campus, 101 N. Warson Road.

The 90-voice student choir and student soloists will be accompanied by a professional orchestra. The MICDS choirs perform under the direction of Mr. Dana Self.

The concert is free and open to the public. A reception hosted by the MICDS Arts Backers will follow the concert.

Heading to the Hall of Fame The Parkway West swim program (boys and girls) has been selected for induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mo. Parkway West is only the fourth high school program inducted into the Hall and is the first from the St. Louis area. The induction ceremony is Saturday, Jan. 26 in Springfield.

Since opening its doors in 1968, the school’s boys and girls swimming programs have earned an incredible 23 state championships, roughly two-thirds of the school’s state titles from all sports combined.

With their first accolades coming in the 1974-75 school year, the Longhorn swimmers have also racked up 29 conference championships, 32 conference tournament titles and six district crowns. All totaled, West High has averaged 2.6 champion-

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Board of Education openings Three director positions are open on the Parkway Board of Education, each for a three-year term, in the April 2014 election.

Candidate filing begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and continues through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Filing must be done in person at the Parkway Administrative Center, 455 N. Woods Mill Road.

Filing hours are from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. On the last day of filing, Jan. 21, the hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

No filing will take place on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1 and 20, as district offices will be closed. Names will appear on the ballot in chronological order of filing.

To be eligible for the Parkway Board of Education, applicants must: • be a citizen of the United States • be at least 24 years old • be a resident taxpayer of the Parkway School District • have, or will have, resided in Missouri for one year prior to the April 8, 2014 election At the time of filing, applicants should provide a biographical statement of no more than 200 words and a recent photograph, which will be released to the media and included in Parkway publications.

The terms of Chris Jacob, Bruce Major and Dee Mogerman expire in April 2014.

For more information, call Nikki Stover, Parkway Board of Education administrative assistant, at (314) 415-8002.

Making a difference Volunteers are being sought to teach adults in the Rockwood School District to read, write, multiply and divide; or help a foreign student converse and understand American customs. Adult education volunteers serve as teacher’s aides, working one-on-one or with small groups.

Volunteers do not need to be certified teachers. The time commitment is one or two class sessions per week, usually 2-3 hours per class session.

Volunteer tutors are needed in English as a Second Language and Citizenship/EL Civics classes in which foreign students learn to read, write and speak English. Basic Education classes in which students improve reading, math and language skills also are in need of volunteers. Many students are preparing to take the GED exam, while some are simply trying to improve skill areas.

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classes were asked to participate in whatever way they chose, and Project Help members collected the items over a two-week period.

Silvermintz had provided a list of things greatly needed and in high demand.

On that list were items ranging from cough drops, antacids, antibacterial wipes and other personal care products to cereal bars, dried fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds and chewing gum. In addition, a gift card expressing thanks to each reservist for his or her service was included in the 56 boxes packed by Project Help members.

Cash contributions to pay for the gift boxes and shipping costs also were accepted.

The club has an 11-member executive board but active membership is open to any student who wants to help with whatever

By JIM ERICKSON project the group is undertaking, according ericksonjim@att.com The soldiers in Capt. Ben Silvermintz’s to Laura Lukowski, the faculty adviser.

Mike Roth, Parkway Central’s athletunit in Afghanistan definitely will receive at least one Christmas present this year, ics and activities director and one of Silthanks to the Project Help Club at Parkway vermintz’s teachers at Parkway Central Central High School. That’s because the Middle School, looked in on the gift box U.S. Army Reserves officer is, shall we say, assembly line on the day the packages were being readied for mailing. well-connected.

“This is really great,” Roth said. “Ben Silvermintz has been the director of choral activities at Parkway Central since was always a leader in everything he did, 2008 and also is a 2002 graduate of the so it’s no wonder he has stepped up to serve his country. And the students here school.

In August, he was deployed for his have responded to that.”

Silvermintz’s wife, Chelsea, is a band second overseas tour of duty. So, Project Help members decided to do what the director at Lindbergh High School and is club did when Silvermintz was on his first expecting the couple’s first child early this deployment – collect an assortment of month. He won’t be home for the big event “essentials,” pack them in gift boxes and but she says they have kept each other up send them to the choral director for distri- to date via email.

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High school swimming and diving The Parkway Central Colts had the top local showing at the recent Missouri state swimming and diving championships at Rec-Plex in St. Louis.

Parkway Central finished fourth at state with 143.5 points.

Parkway West finished seventh with 117 points, and Parkway South came in 13th with 72 points. Chaminade wound up 19th with 40 points. Eureka finished in 22nd place with 31 points. Lafayette came in 25th with 22 points to finish ahead of CBC’s total of 21 points. MICDS was 30th with 14 points, and Parkway North came in 38th with 8 points.

There was one lone local champion.

Senior Zach Rogers, of Parkway Central, tied for first in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 41.07 seconds. He tied with Springfield Glendale’s Will Brand.

Rogers finished seconds in the 100 backstroke with a time of 50.66.

Lafayette sophomore diver Matt McCool finished third with 406.25 points.

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As you clear your driveway of snow, keep in mind that the snow plow truck pushes snow onto the grass and into driveways. With over 10,000 driveways, City crews are unable to remove snow windrows left by the plow. This cannot be prevented, but you can minimize this problem by clearing a 15 foot long area of the curbline in advance of the driveway. Most,

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During a winter storm emergency, crews will operate around the clock until the storm ends and all streets are cleared. You can assist by remembering Ballwin’s City Ordinance No. 1375, which prohibits the parking of vehicles on City streets when the City is under a snow emergency. A snow emergency occurs whenever snow accumulates two inches or more or during freezing rain or ice. This prohibition is in effect until the street has been cleared.

Please be aware of winter weather forecasts of snow or freezing rain, and remove your cars from the street. Parked vehicles impede snow and ice removal efforts, and the Police Department will strictly enforce this ordinance. Tickets will be issued and vehicles parked illegally may even be towed. This may result in a minimum fine of $50.00 plus the cost of towing and storing the vehicle. Please advise your family and guests of this prohibition.

Once the street has been cleared curb-to-curb and the storm has ended, you may again park on the street. Your cooperation is solicited and appreciated.

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The Public Works Department is prepared for winter storms. The salt dome has been filled and the equipment readied in anticipation of Old Man Winter’s worst. With your help and understanding, together we can make it to spring.

As in the past, salting will begin about 3-4 hours in advance of the predicted storm. This will allow salt to form a brine barrier between the snow or ice and the pavement. This brine aids in the plowing efforts by preventing the snow or ice from adhering to the pavement.

Plowing begins when the snow accumulates two to three inches and weather forecasters are predicting rising temperatures. If the prediction is falling temperatures, then plowing will be delayed until the depth is four to five inches. This delay allows the salt brine to continue the melting action.

Major arteries will receive top priority, followed by the collector streets and then the minor subdivision streets and cul-de-sacs.

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• Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car. If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight.

• Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside.

• Keep all car doors locked and windows closed while in or out of your car.

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The following safety tips were compiled to contribute to the safety and security of our community during the holiday season. The holiday season is always a special time of year.

It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. Please share this information with family, friends and neighbors. The Ballwin Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season.

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Ever want to try trout fishing? The Vlasis Park pond in Ballwin is part of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Urban Fishing Program. The pond is stocked on a monthly basis with catfish most of the year, but during the winter months the Conservation Department stocks the pond with trout. The park is open to the public, and Missouri Department of Conservation regulations with regard to fishing licenses and limits do apply.

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Reservations for 2014 park pavilion use will be accepted beginning at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 1 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons community center. The center is located one-half mile south of Manchester on Old Ballwin Road. Pavilions are located in Vlasis, Ferris, and New Ballwin Parks as well as The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. For information concerning park amenities and reservation fees and policies visit the Ballwin website at www.ballwin.mo.us or call the parks and recreation department at 636-227-8950.

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The filing fee for Alderman is $30. All candidates must be at least 21 years of age, a resident of the City of Ballwin for one year preceding election, and be a resident of the Ward from which elected. Candidates must present a driver’s license or photo I.D. showing current address, and must not be in arrears for any unpaid city taxes or municipal user fees.

One Aldermanic position (two-year term) in each of the four Wards will be voted upon.

The City of Ballwin will begin accepting Declarations of Candidacy for Aldermen on December 17, 2013 at 8:00 a.m., at the Ballwin Government Center, 14811 Manchester Road, for the April 8, 2014 election. The closing date for filing is January 21, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

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• Arrange for an official designated driver for your party who will not drink at all.

Never drink and drive.

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• It is not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations door-to-door for charitable causes although no charity is involved. Ask for identification, and find out how the donated funds will be used. If you are not satisfied, do not donate.

• Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts.

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• Never place wrapping paper in your fireplace.

• Place your Christmas tree in water or wet sand to keep it green.

• If you use lights on your Christmas tree, ensure the wiring is not damaged or frayed. Frayed or damaged wiring can cause a fire.

• Be sure your Christmas tree is mounted on a sturdy base so children, elderly persons or family pets cannot pull it over on themselves.

• When setting up a Christmas tree or other holiday display, make sure doors and passageways are clear inside your home.

• Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.

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• When approaching and leaving your vehicle, be aware of your surroundings.

Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area.

• Be sure to locate your keys prior to going to your car and keep a secure hold on your purse, handbag and parcels. Do not put them down or on top of the car in order to open the door.

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Watch for the Ballwin Parks and Recreation activity guide to be featured in the center pull-out section of the January 15 West Newsmagazine.

For your convenience, we offer activity registration online at www.ballwin.mo.us -just click on the activity registration starburst.

The City offers a wide variety of athletic, youth and adult programs such as the Daddy-Daughter dance, summer camps, Lunch and Bingos, fitness programs, swim lessons and other great events.

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Ballwin’s state of the art community recreation center, The Pointe at Ballwin Commons is located one half mile south of Manchester Road on Old Ballwin Road. The facility is open to the public seven days a week and amenities include an indoor recreation and lap pool, double gymnasium, youth activity center, Cardio Theater, Cybex and free weights, and indoor track. We offer babysitting, a variety of group fitness classes including TRX, Spinning, Pilates, yoga and step.

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Shoveling snow from driveways and sidewalks is difficult for the elderly and others with physical limitations. The City of Ballwin invites individuals or businesses interested in assisting these residents to call the Ballwin Public Works at 636-227-9000. A list will be compiled and offered to these residents. Compensation will be determined by mutual agreement between the affected parties. The City in no way endorses or recommends any of the individuals.

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but not all, of the snow from the plow will be deposited in the clear area. Your understanding is appreciated.

Snow plowed from roads could end up blocking private driveways for some time. Ballwin Public Works recognizes the inconvenience this causes.

To reduce the amount of snow that might block your driveway, shovel an open area along the shoulder at the entrance (see illustration). Plow blades will then push snow into the area just before your driveway, leaving a much smaller amount in front of it.

You can call (636) 227-9000 to speak directly to the Public Works Maintenance Center. If they are unavailable, you may leave your name, telephone number and a message. The superintendent or a foreman will return your call as soon as possible. The normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. However, during a snow storm, you may call at anytime while the snow trucks are plowing and salting.

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Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s offices are closed due to holidays or inclement weather.

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By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Jim Holtgrieve and Ellen Port boast many career accomplishments in the world of amateur golf and now the St. Louisans have added another.

Global Golf Jim Holtgrieve Post, the world’s first digital-only golf news publication, has named Holtgrieve and Port as its inaugural Amateurs of the Year in America.

“That’s very nice of them to honor us,” said Port. “Fortunately, I’m still playing well.”

Port will be the captain of the 2014 U.S. Curtis Cup team that will challenge Great Britain and Ireland in June at the St. Louis Country Club.

The Curtis Cup is a biennial competition between female amateur teams from the U.S., Great Britain and Ireland, first played in 1932 at Wentworth Golf Club in Eng- Ellen Port land. Port was a member of the 1994 and 1996 USA Curtis Cup Teams.

“That’s going to be something,” Port said. “I’ve been in the midst of scouting and getting to know the players out there a little bit. I’m looking forward to it. I’m getting a little bit nervous about it.”

Besides being a talented golfer, Port also is a good coach. Her John Burroughs team won the state tournament this fall. It was the first state title in the school’s history.

“That was good,” Port said. “It was really neat. The girls were talented and they earned their state championship.”

Like Port, Holtgrieve said he was honored by the Amateurs of the Year distinction.

“It’s a huge honor,” Holtgrieve said. “I certainly don’t deserve anything like that.

It was a pretty special year. This is awfully nice.”

Holtgrieve and Port were recognized in Global Golf Post’s Dec. 2 issue as a part of a multi-page amateur golf feature section. The issue also included the Post’s debut of Global All-Amateur Teams for men and women amateurs, mid-amateurs and senior amateurs.

“Jim and Ellen are tremendous choices for

our first annual awards” said Jim Nugent, the founder and publisher of Global Golf Post. “They exemplify all that is important in the global amateur game today, on and off the golf course.”

Besides her six USGA titles, Port is an eight-time Missouri Women’s Amateur champion, the most in championship history. Her most recent MWA win was in 2012. She also is a 12-time St. Louis Metropolitan champion, most recently in 2010, and was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. In 1994, she won the Women’s TRANS National Golf Association Amateur Championship.

Holtgrieve has had a storied career in golf as well. He captured the inaugural U.S. Mid-Amateur in 1981 and 1982, and finished as runner-up in the 1983 British Amateur. He lost in the semifinals of the 1980 U.S. Amateur, played on three winning Walker Cup teams (1979, 1981 and 1983) and captained the U.S. team in 2011 and 2013. He played on the winning U.S. team in the Eisenhower Trophy in 1980 and 1982.

In 1988, Holtgrieve turned professional, playing on the Champions Tour. He gave up the pro game and had his amateur status reinstated by the USGA in 2007.

This past September, Holtgrieve led the U.S. Walker Cup team to a decisive 17-9 victory over the Great Britain and Ireland Team at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton, N.Y. In his fouryear run as captain of the American squad, Holtgrieve has been a passionate advocate for the amateur game and the importance of playing for one’s country.

“I got criticized by some in the media because I said the Walker Cup isn’t about winning, but George Herbert Walker was all about building the game of golf and building relationships around the world.

That was my focus, but we did win.

“Our guys played magnificently. We played as a team. There were no individuals there. It couldn’t have been a better week,” he said.

The Walker Cup originally was created as the International Challenge Match by George Herbert Walker, a former president of the U.S. Golf Association and great-grandfather of former president George W. Bush.

During the Walker Cup week, the team visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York and had lunch with the former president.

“That all helped us come together as a team,” Holtgrieve said. “I just felt this time with the president cemented the group we had. They played harder.”

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Lancers trio experiences three-peat of a lifetime at state championship Maggie Scott agreed.

“I don’t think it has quite soaked in yet.

Since the season ended I haven’t had a lot of time to really think about it,” Maggie, who is a setter, said. “But it means the world to me, especially to do it with this group of girls and coaches. It couldn’t have been a more perfect ending.”

For many years, public schools could not reach the Final Four. Now, Lafayette has shattered that ceiling and shown that the school not only has a solid program but one that competes and wins at the top level.

“I know a lot of people thought we were done after last season – after seeing what we graduated – so being able to show we’re not just made up of one class but are a program that has established a winning Lafayette seniors (from left) Maggie Scott, Lily Johnson and Jackie Scott tradition is everything I wanted for this

By WARREN MAYES sister and me, our playing career together season,” Jackie Scott said.

This year, Lafayette defeated Park Hill wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com is fading fast and each game with her carSouth to finish 38-1-2. Last year, the LancLafayette seniors Lily Johnson and twin sis- ries a new weight of importance for me.” ters Jackie Scott and Maggie Scott are more Johnson, an outside hitter, said the state ers knocked off Lee’s Summit West to finish with a spotless 40-0 record. In 2011, than just good friends – they are winners. three-peat is a dream come true.

The trio has been on three state cham“Words can’t describe how much it Lafayette won its first state crown also by pionship volleyball teams. In those three means to me. I had always dreamed about defeating Lee’s Summit West.

They never had a doubt they could do it. seasons, the Lancers have gone 113-6-3. winning a state championship ever since “I was extremely determined and I knew “The three of us have known each other the sixth grade when I watched my older for so long and are together a lot between sister play for Lafayette. And now to win Maggie and Lily were as well; and knowing practice, workouts, and school,” said three in a row is just something that abso- there were at least two of my teammates that felt the same way made me know that this Jackie Scott, an outside hitter. “For my lutely blows my mind.”

season was going to be a success,” Jackie said.

Of course, there was a bulls-eye on the backs of the Lancers. Everyone wants to knock off the state champs. Every game would see Lafayette getting the best game from its opponents.

“To be honest, going into this season, I was as confident as could be,” Johnson said. “Everyone in the volleyball world was doubting us and our ability to three-peat, but I always knew that we would have a special group this season.

Unlike their 2012 season, there was a loss this year. Lafayette lost to St. James, the No.1-ranked team in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com. However, the Lancers didn’t let the defeat bother them. Rather, they put our heads down and kept working to improve until the title was won again.

Johnson said, “Once the final whistle blew, I experienced a feeling of exhilaration that I have never felt before. It’s one thing to dream about it happening, but another to actually do it. I was so happy, but not necessarily all for myself.

“I wanted nothing more than for the team to understand that we weren’t just a few decent leftovers from last year’s undefeated team. As soon as those medals were around our necks, I knew we had achieved just that.”

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Better breast cancer detection A relatively new technology may soon result in improved breast cancer detection and fewer callbacks for false positives.

In a large screening study at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), researchers compared breast imaging results from 3-D mammography, known as digital breast tomosynthesis, to results from conventional digital mammography, which currently is the most widely used breast cancer screening method. Tomosynthesis allows for 3-D reconstruction of breast tissue, giving radiologists a clearer view of the overlapping slices of breast tissue.

For the study, roughly 15,600 women underwent 3-D mammography, and about 10,700 had conventional digital mammograms. Six radiologists looked at the images and found that the 3-D mammograms found 22 percent more breast cancers and led to fewer callbacks (10.4 percent for conventional mammography vs. 8.78 percent for 3-D mammography).

“It’s the most exciting improvement to mammography that I have seen in my career – even more important than the conversion from film-screen mammography

People who suffer from asthma and allergies might expect to breathe a bit easier this time of year, since pollens and outdoor allergens generally subside until spring.

But according to an article on the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) website, there are certain aspects of the holiday season that can trigger unpleasant reactions for people with asthma and allergies, including: • The fragrance of Christmas trees and/ or mold spores on Christmas trees. The AAAAI recommends opting for an artificial tree or, if bringing a real tree indoors, allowing it to dry in an enclosed area such as a garage or porch for a week and shaking it well before moving it inside.

• Fake snow/flocking. Follow manufacturer directions when spraying it, because inhaling the product can irritate the lungs.

• Stress. The body releases chemicals during stressful times that can cause the muscles around your airways to tighten, making it difficult to breathe, according to the AAAAI.

Cosmetic surgery goes global Many Americans are traveling to other countries for cosmetic surgery, and according to an article in the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there are pros and cons to the trend.

On the plus side, patients can save money by having cosmetic surgery performed in countries such as Mexico and India where procedures are less costly, wrote article authors Dr. Kevin C. Chung,

ASPS member surgeon, and Lauren E. Franzblau, of the University of Michigan.

For example, a breast augmentation priced at $6,000 in the U.S. can be obtained for $2,200 in India, so patients can save money even when factoring in airfare.

Another advantage to traveling for cosmetic surgery is the opportunity to recuperate privately. Some destinations are marketing cosmetic procedures in resortlike settings in an effort to lure patients to combine surgery with a vacation.

But the authors noted that while other countries promote the quality and safety of the surgical procedures and their facilities, evidence to support those claims often is lacking. They emphasized that medical tourism “is not purely good or bad” but said that patients must consider the potential risks of having surgery in a foreign country and the risks of traveling after surgery.

India may have more than 1 million medical tourists each year, and Mexico, Dubai, South Africa, Thailand and Singapore also have growing medical tourism industries, according to the ASPS.

Marital health A study of marital fights conducted at the University of California, Berkeley found that wives who calm down during heated arguments with their husbands tend to have happier marriages.

“The marriages that were the happiest were the ones in which the wives were able to calm down quickly during marital conflict,” said researcher Lian Bloch of the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in Palo Alto, Calif.

When analyzing data that included recorded arguments among couples who had been married a long time, Bloch said, she found calm wives were able to look for constructive ways to deal with emotions and talk about ways to solve problems.

In marriages in which husbands quickly calmed down, happiness did not change.

The National Institutes of Health supported the study, which was published in the journal Emotion.

Advantage for West Coast NFL teams An analysis of National Football League

(NFL) results suggests that West Coast teams may have an advantage over East Coast teams in nighttime games due to the human body’s natural circadian timing.

Researchers at Harvard and Stanford analyzed all of the 106 NFL games played between East Coast and West Coast teams from 1970-2011 that started after 8 p.m.

EST. They used an analysis of another 293 daytime games involving the same matchups as a control group.

“Over the past 40 years, even after accounting for the quality of the teams, West Coast NFL teams have had a significant athletic performance advantage over East Coast teams when playing games starting after 8 p.m. Eastern time,” said Dr. Roger S. Smith, lead study author and sleep medicine physician. “Both the power and the persistent nature of this sleep-related athletic advantage were surprising.”

The West Coast advantage persisted when adjusting scores for the Las Vegas point spread, which takes into account team quality, injuries, home-field advantage and other factors. West Coast teams beat the point spread in 66 percent of games played at night, and they beat the spread by an average of more than five points. For daytime games, there was no significant advantage for East Coast or West Coast teams.

Study authors said that biological rhythms can determine the times at which peak performance is likely to occur, and studies have shown that elements of athletic performance peak in late afternoon.

“This study is a reminder that the body has an intricate timing system that regulates both sleep and aspects of human performance,” said Dr. M. Safwan Badr, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. “We function best when we maintain a daily routine that promotes healthy sleep, which is critical for daytime alertness, performance and public safety.”

Study results were published in the December issue of the journal SLEEP.

Sedentary moms Moms today spend more time in sedentary endeavors than they spend cooking, cleaning and exercising combined, according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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“With each passing generation, mothers have become increasingly physically inactive, sedentary and obese,” said study author Edward Archer, an exercise scientist and epidemiologist at the Arnold School of Public Health in South Carolina. “Given that physical activity is an absolute prerequisite for health and wellness, it is not surprising that inactivity is now a leading cause of death and disease in developed nations.”

Archer arrived at that conclusion after conducting a study using data from the American Heritage Time Use Study database, which contains more than 50,000 diary days from 1965-2010. He divided mothers into two groups: those with children aged 5 and younger, and those with children aged 6-18, and found that during the 45-year span: • Mothers with younger children reported a decline in physical activity of about 14 hours a week, from 44 hours in 1965 to fewer than 30 in 2010.

• Mothers with older kids reported an average reduction in physical activity of more than 11 hours per week, from 32 hours a week in 1965 to less than 21 hours in 2010.

• Mothers with older children reported an average weekly increase in sedentary behaviors of seven hours (18 hours in 1965 vs. 25 hours in 2010), while mothers with young children increased their sedentary behaviors by nearly six hours a week (17 hours in 1965 vs. nearly 23 hours in 2010).

• Non-employed mothers of younger children reported the biggest reduction in physical activity, reporting a decline of 14 hours per week, compared to employed mothers, who reported a five-hour per week decline.

• Non-employed mothers with older children increased their sedentary behavior by more than eight hours a week, while employed mothers with older children increased sedentary behavior by 6.7 hours per week.

For the study, physical activity was defined as total time engaged in general child care and playing with children, preparing meals, post-meal cleanup, housework, and participating in sports and exercise.

Preliminary results from a study on men show similar decreases in physical activity and even greater increases in screen-based media use, according to a University of South Carolina news release.

On the calendar Two local experts host a health care reform seminar at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 19 in the community room loft at Schnucks, 2511 Kehrs Mill Road. Toby Trentadue, a licensed insurance agent, and Toni Ashby, a financial representative, present about the health care reform, including product options, costs and the application process. Each seminar is 45 minutes. To RSVP, call (314) 359-2129.

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••• “Stress Management Tips for the Holidays” will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 at St. Luke’s Convenient Care inside the Dierbergs at 1080 Lindemann Road in Des Peres. The program is free, and registration is not required. For more information, call (314) 542-4848.

••• The “Healthy Resolutions for 2014” Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Jan. 11 at The Lodge Des Peres. The free wellness event will feature various vendors with information on leading a healthier lifestyle, including Des Peres Hospital, which will provide free blood pressure, cholesterol and balance screenings; and Noodles and Co., providing samples of healthy dishes. To register for a screening appointment, call (888) 457-5203. The deadline to register as a vendor is Friday, Dec. 13. For more information, visit thelodgedesperes.com.

••• Des Peres’ Greatest Loser Competition will run from Monday, Jan. 13-Monday, March 10 at The Lodge Des Peres. The eight-week program is geared for individuals aged 16 and older who are interested in losing weight and becoming healthier. The Lodge fitness staff will provide weigh-ins and weekly emails to motivate participants. All participants will compete individually in either the men’s or women’s division.

The man and woman who lose the highest percentage of body weight at the end of the challenge each will receive a $100 cash prize. Participants registering by Jan. 10 also receive a T-shirt. The fee is $25 for Lodge members, $27 for nonmember residents of Des Peres and $30 for non-residents. For more information and to register, call (314) 835-6150, or visit desperesparksandrecreation.com.

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Recipes from local kitchens mark the delicious return of the holiday season

By KATE UPTERGROVE editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com What defines a really great cookie?

That’s a hard question to answer – made even harder by the mouth-watering contributions of local cookie bakers who contributed recipes to West Newsmagazine’s Best Cookie Contest.

To pick a winner, West staff members selected and baked recipes that seemed to meet their criteria for “best cookie.” Then, we ate and enjoyed!

Before we announce the winner, here are a few comments from West tasters and bakers.

“My favorite holiday cookie is a sugar cookie,” said graphic designer Lindsay Hard. “I like that they stay fresh for a long time and I actually think they’re best a few days after they are baked. Most of all, sugar cookies are my favorite because baking them during the holidays gives my mom, sister and me time to spend time together and have fun decorating.”

Lindsay chose Mom’s Last Minute Butterscotch Bar Cookies, submitted by Shirley Talbot as her favorite Best Cookie Contest submission.

“I liked it because it was chewy and had a light, but really good flavor,” Lindsay said. “What I think is most important about a good cookie, besides the taste obviously, is how long it can stay fresh and how soft it is.”

Features editor Sue Hornof baked Mom’s Last Minute Butterscotch Bar Cookies and gave them “a big thumbs-up for simplicity, taste and texture.”

“All the ingredients are things people likely have on hand, and they don’t even require a mixer, so clean-up was a breeze.

I’ll definitely make them again,” Sue said.

As for what makes a best cookie, Sue said, “I think the best Christmas cookie recipes are those that require very few steps but result in great-tasting cookies that freeze well and look pretty on a cookie tray.”

Despite giving Mom’s Last Minute Butterscotch Bar Cookies a big thumbs-up, Sue chose Victorian Lace Oatmeal Cookies, submitted by Dianne Brady as her favorite.

“They were delicious and I loved the chewy texture,” Sue said.

Of her recipe, Dianne said, “These cookies are very thin, delicate, crispy, sugary and buttery. They are pretty (lacy-looking) and very different from the traditional oatmeal cookie. I especially enjoy these cook-

ies during the holidays.”

Advertising representative Ellen Hartbeck said she also thinks the best cookies should look as good as they taste.

“I like a cookie to look like the holiday – pretty and full of delicious ingredients. A cookie tagged ‘the best’ should be unlike any on your usual Christmas cookie baking list. It’s the new recipe taking a little more time and attention to detail that you dare yourself to the challenge of baking that suddenly becomes your family’s favorite and eventually a regular on your baking list,” Ellen said.

Crème Brulee Cookies, submitted by Brooke Schulte fit that description to a T. And it was definitely a contender for best cookie in the West Newsmagazine bake-off, capturing the attention of publisher Sharon Huber, among others.

“My favorite of this year’s submissions would be Mom’s Last Minute Butterscotch Bar Cookies, and then in second place is the Crème Brulee Cookies.”

Sharon has a theory that the “best cookie” has several meanings.

“But during the holidays, I always look for something new to try,” she said. “I love chocolate and nuts so I will scope out the choices looking for these ingredients first. It reminds me of when you get a box of candy and have no idea of what’s inside so you start guessing.

Square, usually caramel. Oval, maybe a nut inside. Who knows? At least with cookies you can make an educated guess based on their appearance – color, shape, etc.

“If you ask me what my favorite holiday sweet is, I’ll tell you penuche, which is a fudge-like candy made from brown sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. This is an old family favorite that my mother makes every year. I hope she did again this year!”

Lest you think that it was only the women of West who enjoyed the cookie tasting, advertising representative Joe Ritter offered his perspective on what makes a cookie great and, like Sharon, familiarity plays a role.

“A great cookie is simplistic in nature. It does not need to be enjoyed visually. Its only requirement is that it dazzles the palette. The taste buds instantly recognize the familiar old taste, announcing at first bite the unquestionable return of the holiday season. Great holiday cookies possess a taste as unique as turkey, cranberries and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day.”

AND THE WINNER IS …

Mom’s Last Minute Butterscotch Bar Cookies Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup nuts, optional

Directions Melt butter in microwave oven for 20 seconds. Stir in brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Stir well.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt.

Add dry ingredients to wet and stir well to combine.

Add nuts.

Spoon batter into an 8” X 8” casserole or baking dish that has been lightly coated with a spray oil. Bake at 350º F for 30 minutes.

Cool in pan for 10 minutes; then cut into bars and remove. Makes a chewy delicious cookie bar in less than an hour.

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Victorian Lace Oatmeal Cookies Yield: 3 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 stick of butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups of oats, the smaller size oats are better 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, large 2 teaspoons vanilla Parchment paper

Directions • Heat oven to 375 º F. • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

You must use this or the cookies will stick to the cookie sheet.

• Combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl. Mix well.

• Beat egg and vanilla together in a separate bowl.

• Pour oats into a larger mixing bowl.

• Melt butter and pour over oats. Mix well.

• Add egg/vanilla mixture and dry ingredients mixture.

• Stir until well blended. It might look a little runny.

• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper at least 2” apart. They spread a lot while baking.

• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are a medium brown. [Baker’s note: underbaking made the cookies chewy – a texture our tasters loved.]

• Cool on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes.

If you don’t let them cool they will break into pieces.

Crème Brulee Cookies

Ingredients For the Crème Brulee: 1 cup cold whole milk 1/2 cup cold half & half 1 pkg. (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding 1/2 cup light brown sugar, reserved For the cookies: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups butter, room temperature 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 cups flour See COVER STORY, page 36

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••• The International City/County Management Association at its annual conference in Boston recognized Des Peres City Administrator Douglas J. Harms for 40 years of service to the city management profession. Harms has been with Des Peres since 1985 and prior to that was city administrator in Glendale and Normandy.

••• Mercy Hospital St. Louis has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award in recognition of its success in implementing evidence-based guidelines for stroke patients.

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••• The American Assembly for Men in Nursing recently honored Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College with the 2013 “Best School of Nursing for Men” award. Goldfarb is the first Missouri nursing school to receive the award.

NETWORKING & EDUCATION The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

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••• The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a Business After Hours networking event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at Taubman Prestige Outlets, 17017 N. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield.

Members may register at westcountychamber.com; non-members may call 230-9900 and pay the $15 guest registration fee by credit card.

••• The West County Chamber of Commerce 2014 Ice in Ice Installation and Awards Gala is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, dinner, awards and installation of the 2014 board are featured. Admission is $55 per person, $100 per couple and $400 for a table of eight. A limited number of Ice in Ice signature drinks offering a chance to win a .5-carat diamond in an ice cube are available for purchase. To register for the event, visit westcountychamber.com, or contact Deb Pinson at dpinson@westcountychamber. com. For sponsorship information, contact Lori Kelling at 230-9900 or lkelling@westcountychamber.com.

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ART “The Language of Art,” a juried exhibition exploring the use of the written word, runs through Friday, Dec. 20 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. Call 519-1955, or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

BENEFITS The Fairway Elementary School Holiday Boutique is from 4:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Fairway Elementary, 480 Old Fairway Drive in Wildwood.

Local artists and artisans, crafters and vendors are featured, and there will be a bake sale featuring homemade goods. All funds are donated to the Fairway Gift Giving Committee to help those in need in the Fairway community. Call 733-4175.

••• A 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 Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood. Frasier firs, balsam firs and Scotch pines in all sizes, wreaths and pine roping are sold. Proceeds fund student scholarships and mission projects. Visit livingwordumc.org.

••• The Carondelet Community Betterment Federation hosts a Holiday Food Drive

from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment through Friday, Jan. 31 at 6408 Michigan Ave. Accepted items include cereal, peanut butter, juice, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, beans, soups, and canned meats. Donations benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph Food Pantry. Call (314) 752-6339.

••• The seventh annual Friends of Kids with Cancer Wreath & Menorah Design Competition & Auction is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Kemper Art Museum at Washington University. Architectural and design companies and artistic individuals are invited to design unique wreaths and/or menorahs to be auctioned to raise money for the nonprofit. For additional information, visit friendsofkids.com.

••• The Welcome Club Gateway to Friendship Holiday Luncheon and Auction is at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at Forest Hills Country Club, 36 Forest Club Drive. All auction proceeds benefit the USO and International Crisis Aid. The program includes a fashion show presented by Chico’s. Admission is $29. Call Lynda at 343-5771.

••• Old Trails Historical Society hosts Christmas Traditions, Gingerbread House & Candy Cane Shoppe from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the historic Bacon Log Cabin, 687 Henry Ave. in Ballwin.

Homemade cookies, candy, jams, jellies, stocking stuffers and holiday gifts are featured. Chances for a year of cookies will be available for $1 per chance/$5 for six chances with the winner receiving a batch of cookies each month for a year. Proceeds support the maintenance and preservation of the Bacon Log Cabin. Call Carol at 227-6087.

••• The fifth annual St. Mark Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at five West County homes that are decorated for the Christmas season. There is a train display at the church, 601 Claymont Drive in Ballwin. Brunch is served at the church from 10-11:30 a.m., with reservations

required. The cost is $10 for the tour and $7 for brunch. Proceeds benefit Lydia’s House for battered and abused women and their children. Call 227-9116.

••• Holy Infant Knights of Columbus hosts its monthly bingo at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the school, 248 New Ballwin Road. The cost is $20 per person. There is a $50 minimum payout per game. The price of admission includes 15 games of bingo (nine cards per game) and beer, soda, wine and water.

Snacks and pull-tabs are available for purchase. Email John at jonmaj@charter.net.

••• The fourth annual Freeze-Que Barbeque Competition is from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Highway 61 Roadhouse, 34 S. Old Orchard Ave. in Webster Groves. Approximately 40 teams compete for prizes, raising funds for Rainbows for Kids and Operation BBQ Relief. For more information, visit rainbowsforkids.org.

FAMILY AND KIDS The Garden Glow 2013 Light Exhibit is open evenings (hours vary) Wednesday-Sunday through Tuesday, Dec. 17 and nightly from Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Saturday Jan. 4 (closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31) at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The first winter light exhibit at the Garden features hundreds of lights that add a new glow to displays ranging from the Climatron to Tower Grove House and more. For hours and admission rates, visit mobot.org.

••• Fish Fries are from 4-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month until Lent at the Manchester American Legion Centennial Post 208, 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road.

Shrimp, cod, catfish, Jack salmon, half- or quarter-chicken plates, and sides including macaroni salad, coleslaw, French fries, apple sauce and spaghetti are available to eat on site or carry out. Funds raised support the Post and its aid for veterans. Contact Louise Reuther-Howard at reutherhoward@att.net.

HOLIDAY The Gardenland Express Holiday Flower and Train Show is from 9 a.m.-4

p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Guests enjoy animated model trains and hundreds of traditional holiday plants. Admission is $5 until Dec. 19, $7 from Dec. 20 through Jan. 5 and free for Garden members, with prices in addition to regular Garden admission.

Visit mobot.org, or call (314) 577-5100.

••• An annual Cookie Festival is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church, 14825 Manchester Road. Many varieties of cookies, baked goods, jams and jellies, candies and craft items are available for purchase. Salem United Methodist Women’s group and Hearts and Hands sponsor the event. For more information, call 256-7171.

••• Supper with Santa is from 4:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15 at The Butterfly House in Faust Park.

Tickets include a pasta dinner, picture with Santa, face painting, ornament making, story time, cookies and hot chocolate. The cost is $20 for children and $15 for adults ($2 discount for members). Reservations are required. Visit butterflyhouse.org, or call 530-0076.

••• The Elves’ Workshop is from 5-9:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids make crafts, wrap gifts and play games. Pizza is provided.

Pre-registration is required. Visit ballwin. mo.us.

••• A Breakfast with Santa is from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country. A continental breakfast is provided; guests should bring their own cameras. Admission is $5 per person with children aged 2 and younger admitted free of charge. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are limited. Call Lindsey Hodge at (314) 434-1215.

••• A Breakfast with Santa is at 8 a.m. or 9:45 a.m. (choose one) on Sunday, Dec. 15 at The Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood. A pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, playtime and the opportunity to make a holiday craft to

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••• “The Nutcracker” with Alexandra Ballet is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at The Purser Center at Logan University, 1851 Schoettler Road in Chesterfield. Tickets are $16.50 for adults and $11.50 for children, with group sales rates and Logan College discounts available. Call 519-1955, or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

••• Incarnate Word Parish hosts a Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the church, 13416 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. The choir performs Lloyd Larson’s cantata, “Behold the Star!” The audience is invited to join in singing festive music. Contact Dr. Joe Tyldesley at tyldesley@incarnate-word.org or (314) 576-5366, ext. 47.

••• “An Acoustic Family Christmas” is at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, Dec. 15 and 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road in Chesterfield. Visit youmattertogod.org.

••• The city of Manchester hosts its Senior Citizens’ Holiday Luncheon at noon on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the First Evangelical Free Church, 1375 Carman Road. The luncheon is free for Manchester residents aged 65 and older. Reservations are required and limited to the first 300 respondents. Call 391-6326, ext. 400.

••• Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits is from noon-4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The celebration honors African traditions and history by celebrating the feast of the harvest before the dry season. Storytelling, music and more are part of the non-religious holiday event. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for St. Louis city and county residents and free for children ages 12 and younger. Visit mobot.org, or call (314) 577-5100.

LIVE PERFORMANCES “The Little Dancer: Through a New Lens” is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave. in University City. Internationally known photographer Steward Halperin provides an artistic backdrop, which brings Degas’ famous statuette to life. Visit cocastl.org.

••• The Bach Society of Saint Louis is joined by the UMSL University Singers, directed

by Jim Henry, for their Christmas Can-

dlelight Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd. The popular annual concert features settings of “Gloria in excelsis”

by Bach and Rutter. A candlelight procession, a cornerstone of the concert since 1951, is followed by favorite carols of the season. Craig Courtney’s “A Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas” also is featured. For tickets and information, visit bachsociety.org.

SPECIAL INTEREST GriefShare is offered on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. through Feb. 6, 2014 at The Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 12928 Ladue Road. The weekly seminar and support group is for people grieving the death of someone close. Sessions include a video seminar and group discussions. Each session is self-contained, so participants can start the free program at any time. To register, call Rev. Mike Kennison at (314) 434-0753, or visit griefshare.org.

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

••• The city of Manchester hosts a free electronics and metal recycling event from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road. Accepted items include computers, small and large appliances, monitors, batteries, all metal items, TVs, VCRs and DVD players. Anything that plugs into a wall or runs off a battery is accepted. The first TV per vehicle is accepted at no charge; each additional TV requires a $15 cash fee. Visit manchestermo.gov, or call 227-1385.

••• Women N Faith, a Christian women’s group offering time for sharing and building friendships, meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Samuel C. Sachs Library, 16400 Burkhardt Place in Chesterfield. No childcare is provided.

Contact Rebekah at rkerstetter1@yahoo. com to reserve a seat.

••• A Swim Team Reunion Party is from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Current and past swim team members, along with those interested in the 2014 season, are welcome. The admission fee is $4, with parents admitted free of charge. Visit ballwin.mo.us.

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