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The Holidays are Upon Us! The Songs! The Lights! The Traditions!

The Stress!

Walter Williams’ Memoir

Whether the stress is good stress of doing things you enjoy or the bad stress that comes from things you’d rather not do—it’s a reality that the holidays hold extra stress for most of us.

Here are a couple of quick tips to help you enjoy the holiday season.

Walter E. Williams is my oldest and closest friend. But I didn’t know that his autobiography had just been published until a talk show host told me last week.

I immediately got a copy of “Up from the Projects,” started reading it before dinner and finished reading it before bedtime.

It is the kind of book that you hate to put down, even though I already knew how the story would end.

The first chapter, about Walter’s life growing up in the Philadelphia ghetto, was especially fascinating. It brought back a whole different era in black communities – an era that is now almost irretrievably lost, to the great disadvantage of today’s generation growing up in the same neighborhoods where Walter grew up in Philadelphia or where I grew up in Harlem.

Although Walter’s memoir is titled “Up from the Projects,” the projects of the era when he was growing up bear virtually no resemblance to the projects of today.

For one thing, those projects were clean, and the people living in them helped keep them clean, by sweeping the halls and tending to the surrounding areas outside of the buildings as well. The people living in the projects then were probably poorer than the people living in the projects now. But they had not yet succumbed to the moral squalor afflicting such places today.

More important, they – and the whole black community of which they were part – were far safer than today. As late as 1958, when Walter was a young taxi driver in Philadelphia, he used to park his cab in the wee hours of the morning and take a nap in it. As he points out, “A cabbie doing the same thing today would be deemed suicidal.”

There were jobs for black teenagers in those days, and Walter worked at a dizzying variety of those jobs. Most of those jobs are long gone today, as are the businesses that hired black teenagers.

While there are greater opportunities for many blacks today, there are far fewer opportunities for those blacks at the bottom, living in ghettos across the country and trapped in a counterproductive and even dangerous way of life.

The times in which Walter Williams grew up were by no means idyllic times, nor was Walter a model child nor always a model adult, as he candidly shows. He even reproduces the documents recording

his court martial in the Army.

How Walter Williams changed for the better – partly as a result of his wife, who “became a civilizing and humanizing influence in my life” – is one of the themes of this book. The other great influence in Walter’s life was his mother, one of those strong and wise black women who has had much to do with providing the foundation from which many other black men and women rose out of poverty to higher levels of achievement.

With Walter, that path was not a straight line but had many zigs and zags, and there were times when he was a disappointment to his mother. But, in the end, he vindicated all the efforts and hopes that she had invested in him.

There were also teachers, and then professors, who played a role in developing his mind – especially hard-nosed teachers in Philadelphia who chewed him out when he messed up and UCLA professors who bluntly told him when his work wasn’t good enough.

None of them was the kind of warm, chummy educators that so many hold up as an ideal. After Walter Williams earned his Ph.D. in economics and went on to become a professor himself, he was scathing in his criticism of fuzzy-minded faculty members who think they are doing students a favor by going easy on them or giving them higher grades than they deserve.

As he began to write about racial issues, Walter was able to draw not only on his research as an economist, but also on his personal experiences in the Philadelphia ghetto, in the Jim Crow South and in South Africa, where he lived for some months during the era of Apartheid.

Few others had so much to draw on, and many of them failed to understand that Walter Williams saw a lot deeper than they did. As a result, his conclusions made him a controversial figure.

When I finished reading “Up from the Projects,” I wished it had been a longer book. But it got the job done – and its insights are much needed today.

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Second, hydrate. Water is also your friend! Many people let go of their good eating habits during the holidays and it makes them cranky. Drinking several glasses of plain water a day will help your body function. Before indulging in a sweet treat, alcohol or caffeine make yourself drink a big glass of water. You may find by doing this you are better able to maintain your weight through the holidays and that’s a great new year’s gift to yourself.

Third, pray. People are human. Holidays tend to bring out the best and worst in us. You might find praying the Serenity prayer each day will help increase your enjoyment of family and social gatherings: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

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letters to the editor Enough class warfare

Our office had two conversations with the reporter who wrote this story. One of the interviews focused on recent changes to the BBB grading system. During this conversation, the BBB never said that there would be “no more pay to play” as was reported in your article because there never has been nor ever will be a “pay to play scheme” at the BBB. For your publication to state otherwise is manipulative and dishonest. Moreover, the BBB informed your reporter that the St. Louis BBB was opposed to awarding accredited businesses extra points for committing and adhering to BBB Standards of Trust in our grading system from the time the system was conceived, and, in fact, during a national BBB vote, we were against adopting the system when it was proposed. Not reporting this fact served no purpose except to tell an incomplete and thus inaccurate, story.

The second conversation the BBB had with your reporter concerned the BBB’s advertising review program. During the summer of 2010, the BBB received a telephone call from your staff asking why the BBB was challenging advertisements being printed in your paper, and questioning how the BBB was receiving your paper which was being reviewed for violations of the BBB Code of Advertising. When we explained the process we use to review advertisements in our service area (E. Missouri and S. Illinois), your staff person retorted that she would like to know who it was at the BBB who was receiving the paper so that your paper could remove the address from your mailing list to avoid further ad review challenges by the BBB. When the BBB indicated that we were available to work with your advertising department using the BBB Code of Advertising to assist it in eliminating the questionable, misleading, and sometimes illegal ads running in your publication, the BBB was told that your advertising staff had no interest in receiving the BBB Code of Advertising or in working with the BBB to protect the interests of your readers.

These contacts with your office are illustrative of your disregard for the BBB and the work that it does each day to protect the interests of consumers and businesses from dishonest advertising – the very reason that the BBB was founded here in 1917. Your Fuzzy thinking refusal to tell your readers the whole story To the Editor: about the communications between your It’s always fun reading letters to the BBB scrutiny staff and the BBB prior to the publication editor in West Newsmagazine. They’re of this story also reflects your lack of transseldom dull, and most of the time, they’re To the Editor: parency with your readers. informative and even entertaining. OpinIn response to your article “Better BBB|St. Louis remains committed to ions abound and passions surface in unex- Business Bureau Comes Under Scrutiny” meeting our mission despite your critipected places. Of course, no one agrees published on Dec. 8, 2010, the untrue cisms. I, and my staff, will continue to with all the arguments presented, and implications and inferences in the article expose unethical business practices affectthough it’s a matter of personal judgment, have compelled me to write. ing your readers and to work to eliminate

To the Editor: In his letter (West Newsmagazine, Dec. 1), James Gordon states, “It appears that the Republican leadership, who all happen to be millionaires…” needs to be corrected.

A simple Google search reveals that there are 237 millionaires in Congress (44 percent), and 29 of the richest 50 members were Democrats at the end of 2008. Enough with the class warfare!

Mr. Gordon seems to have missed the message the electorate sent to Congress on Nov. 2: The message was, “Get people back to work,” and this means removing the uncertainties that prevent investors from creating jobs. The legislative actions of Congress have been a major deterrent to those who would start or expand investment in job creating ventures. … What’s the tax rate going to be? Am I better off investing offshore where my success is not going to be penalized? What’s the cost of doing business under Obamacare? What about cap and trade, etc., etc.? Raising taxes (penalizing) on the people who create jobs doesn’t make sense. Failure to not continue the Bush tax rates will mean that small businesses in America will have the highest tax rates in the world. Why would you invest here when you can go to Ireland or numerous other countries and pay little or no taxes on your business investment?

Unemployment used to be a cushion of up to 26 weeks to allow the individuals to find other employment. We have extended this up to the 100-week mark because the recession eliminated jobs. When people are financially better off taking unemployment rather than taking a job that pays less than the job they lost, you realize that neither the economy nor the individual is going to be better served by extending this further.

This country did not achieve its greatness by penalizing the successful, but rather because it allows anyone the opportunity to be successful. Those who do not achieve their dreams should, for the most part, look in the mirror and stop blaming others for their failures. Advocating class warfare is just another extension of the mindset that somebody owes you something.

Dave Kearney Wildwood

now and then a reader sees signs of slightly fuzzy thinking.

I was struck by a couple of examples in the most recent issue. We heard from a Republican candidate for state senate who is distressed because religious conservatives dominate the party he chose of his own free will. I wondered why he didn’t run as a leftist; those people seldom revere the Almighty.

Is he ware the founding fathers of this nation were religious conservatives? That is, they had an unshakable belief in God and a strong preference for limited government. And their first textbooks were biblically based. Parents weren’t afraid their children might hear the story of creation in the classroom.

Then there was the letter from the gentleman who has fallen for the urban legend of tax breaks for the rich, which is a fictional as the myth of the constitutional principle of separation of church and state. Like Santa, they don’t exist except in the minds of the young or very naïve.

This writer painted the GOP as more interested in the welfare of millionaires than the economic well being of ordinary families. His conclusion seems to be based on a perception that the wealthy don’t pay their fair share in taxes. That’s a sinister storyline Democrats have peddled for years. By creating and maintaining class envy, the donkeys hope to convince the masses that their only hope is dependence on the party of perpetual largess.

In 2007, the top-earning 1 percent of taxpayers produced 40 percent of all federal taxes, according to the Tax Foundation.

The top-earning 5 percent paid 60 percent of the total tax load. By contrast, the bottom half of all income earners paid less than 3 percent of taxes collected.

To put it in a better perspective, the Tax Foundation said: “With the wealthiest 1 percent of taxpayers paying roughly 33.7 percent of income taxes (in 2005) and earning just 16.5 percent of all income, it’s hard to argue they’re not paying their fair share by any reasonable definition of ‘fair.’”

If you want to know why we are able to extend unemployment benefits as long as we have, thank your rich neighbor. He paid for them.

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Michelle L. Corey, president & CEO Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois

Publisher’s note: West Newsmagazine stands by its story and its advertising policies.

Cash for quitters

To the Editor: People who quit their jobs should qualify for unemployment benefits if it is determined by the Division of Unemployment Security that they left their employment with justification. For example, the employee becomes incapacitated to perform the required work; a change in the employee’s family status (perhaps due to an illness or death of another family member; or perhaps “due to a cause attributable to the work or employer,” as was the reason cited in the case of an employee who quit his job at the Subway in Twin Oaks when his performance pay was withheld).

In reading the account of this case published in West Newsmagazine, I noticed that the employer claimed (after the employee quit) that the employee’s work was sloppy and he was habitually late for work. Why then didn’t the employer fire the employee?

The fact that the employee wasn’t fired indicates that the employer was satisfied with the work performed for minimum wage but got upset when she found out the employee quit and was granted unemployment benefits.

Was the employee counseled about his alleged tardiness and sloppy work? Did the employer offer training or other remedial actions to improve the employee’s performance? Apparently there is more to the story than was published.

The author of the editorial in West Newsmagazine mocks the system and refers to it as a “personal favorite around the office.”

Much ado is made in the article about the fact that 14 percent of those who quit their jobs are determined to be eligible for unemployment compensation. That means that out of every 100 people who quit their jobs, only 14 are determined to have justification for benefits (due to any of the reasons cited above and probably more justifiable reasons that neither I nor the author is aware of). I fail to see why that is justification for mockery. Sounds to me like fairness in action. Perhaps the management of West Newsmagazine should have a closer look at what’s going on “around the office.”

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Merry Christmas!

This Christmas season, West Newsmagazine is choosing to reprint possibly the most famous newspaper editorial of all time. The piece, written by Francis Pharcellus Church, originally was published in the New York Sun on Sept. 21, 1897, and was written in response to a young girl’s letter to the paper. We hope that you enjoy reading it for the first or the hundredth time, and we wish your family all the goodness that this season can bring.

DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.

Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

- Virginia O’Hanlon Virginia, your little friends are wrong.

They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except (what) they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehended by their little minds.

All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to our life its highest beauty and joy.

Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Virginias. There would be no childish faith then, or poetry, no romance, to make tolerable this existence.

We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe

in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove?

Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.

Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, not even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart.

Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernatural beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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News Br iefs BALLWIN Overnight thefts from vehicles The Ballwin Police Department reported several recent incidents of vandalism to and thefts from vehicles that occurred in the city during the overnight hours.

On Nov. 27 in the 500 block of Castle Ridge, someone shattered the window of a vehicle; no items were reported missing, but damages were estimated at $300.

On Dec. 1, a theft was discovered in the 800 block of Wendevy. Police said the victim reported a radio, speakers, amplifier and two iPods missing from an unlocked vehicle parked overnight in front of his residence. The items stolen were valued at more than $2,000.

Also on Dec. 1, thefts were reported from vehicles parked in the 100 block of Cumberland Park. The victims said they left their vehicles locked and parked overnight in front of their homes. In the morning, they found their door handles on the ground and items missing from their cars.

Reported stolen were items valued at $700, including two GPS units and a pair of sunglasses.

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Chesterfield Hills subdivision won the “Best Participation” award. Johnson said the award goes to the subdivision that has the most participants per capita. Chesterfield Hills previously won “National Night Out” awards in 2002 and 2005.

Thousand Oaks subdivision won the “Best Program” award. Johnson said the subdivision had a pool party and ice cream and collected school supplies for needy families. It was the fourth “National Night Out” award for Thousand Oaks. The subdivision won also in 1998, 2008 and 2009.

The winning subdivisions will receive a sign to post at the subdivision entrance.

National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention awareness event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and organized by communities and police.

Missing tailgates The tailgates were stolen from six trucks parked at Lou Fusz Ford on Caprice Drive, Chesterfield Police said. The tailgates were reported missing on Nov. 30, and the loss to the dealership was $17,951.30, police said.

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The items stolen were valued at $880.

Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 1, a home in the 1100 block of Oak Hill Court was robbed. A window to the residence was broken, and several electronic games, a TV and money were taken. The items were valued at $3,629, police said.

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Windfall for Wounded Warrior Project To express thanks and appreciation for wounded soldiers, a $49,000 check was presented in November to the Wounded Warrior Project at McArthur’s Bakery in Chesterfield, in honor of David “Moose” McArthur, a wounded marine.

McArthur in 2008 enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps for one reason – to defend America at any cost. In March of this year, he was deployed to Afghanistan, where for the second time he was wounded by an IED. Tom Wootten, a State Farm agent from the St. Charles area, and Lennie Miller, a sales rep with Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors, in September co-chaired a golf tournament in McArthur’s honor to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization to honor and empower injured service members. Celebrity golfer Peter Jacobsen hosted the event.

Pictured (from left) are Denny Leary, Tom Wootten, Lennie Miller, David “Moose” McArthur, and his father, Dave McArthur. $75,000.

At around 12:40 p.m. on Dec. 3, St. Louis County Police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 12400 block of Powerscourt Drive in Town & Country.

Police said an adult male victim told them two subjects, one holding a handgun, had approached him on the parking lot, robbed him and drove away in a burgundy vehicle.

The victim was not injured.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol heard the broadcast of the incident and spotted the vehicle on eastbound Hwy. 40, near I-270. Highway Patrol officials pursued the vehicle until the suspects exited on 14th Street in the city of St. Louis and crashed.

The suspects, who were not injured, were taken into custody, and the handgun was recovered.

One of the suspects is a juvenile and will remain in the custody of St. Louis City, per Missouri Juvenile Law.

WILDWOOD Lighten up the landfills Burned out strands of holiday lights are not only aggravating – because they are no longer permitted to be placed with regular residential recycling items, they often wind up in landfills.

For that reason, the city of Wildwood once again is providing a dumpster specifically for the deposit of light strands that are burned out, broken or no longer wanted.

The dumpster is at the end of Main Street in the Wildwood Town Center and will remain there through Jan. 31. Last year, Wildwood residents filled the dumpster two times with discarded strands.

WEST COUNTY Circle seeks gift cards Circle Of Concern in Valley Park is seeking donations of gift cards to familyfriendly places to share with struggling area families. Especially needed are cards for discount stores, movie theaters, restaurants and other merchants. Circle needs the cards as soon as possible so that volunteers can begin distributing them to families.

This year, a record number of families are eligible for holiday help from the West County charity. While Circle Of Concern has matched nearly 250 families with groups “adopting” them for the season, more than 150 eligible families at West Newsmagazine press time have not been matched.

Gift cards can be delivered to Circle Of Concern at 112 St. Louis Ave. in Valley Park until 4 p.m. on weekdays or can be mailed to Circle Of Concern, P.O. Box 444, Valley Park, MO 63088.

OLGA Awards East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently presented its Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Awards (OLGAs), which are presented yearly to the local governments or individuals who have demonstrated a special commitment to their community and the region.

West County OLGA recipients included Chief Gregory M. Brown, of the Eureka Fire Protection District, and Douglas J. Harms, city manager of Des Peres. Both Brown and Harms received OLGAs in the category of “Exemplary Accomplishment by a Local Government Jurisdiction, Agency or Individual.”

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Most municipal budgets display optimism for 2011

By MARCIA GUCKES City officials from West County municipalities have been finalizing their budgets for 2011. Here is a look at how they are shaping up.

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Creve Coeur Creve Coeur’s fiscal year is July 1–June 30, so the city is already working in its 2011 budget.

2010 Revenue: $19,706,936 2010 Expenditures: $21,274,519 2011 Revenue: $20,735,130 2011 Expenditures: $21,395,125 Director of Finance Dan Smith said one line of revenue that has gone up significantly in 2011 is the employee retirement fund. He said the stock market is doing better so the retirement fund is doing better.

Smith said there is no significant change in any of the city’s other lines of revenue.

Biggest difference residents might see in city operations and services in 2011: Smith said Creve Coeur residents will not see any change. “We’re a very high level city as far as city services go and we’ll continue at a high level in 2011,” he said.

A vote on the Ballwin budget is sched2010 Creve Coeur uled for Mon., Dec. 13.

2011 2010 Revenue: $18,295,881 2010 Expenditures: $18,295,881 2010 Des Peres 2011 2011 Revenue: $18,254,884 2011 Expenditures: $19,609,489 2010 Ellisville Ballwin Finance Officer Glenda Loehr 2011 said the city is projecting that sales tax will 2010 be flat and there will be no big changes Manchester 2011 in any other revenue streams. Loehr said expenses are projected to increase in 2011 2010 Town & Country 2011 because the board of aldermen has decided to spend $1 million on street improve2010 Wildwood ments. She said they will pull that money 2011 out of their reserves.

Projected Revenue (in millions) 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 Biggest difference residents might see in city operations and services in 2011: “Our Des Peres goal is to maintain service levels,” Loehr 2011 Revenue: $32,338,129 2011 in order to remain conservative. They A vote on the Des Peres budget is schedsaid. “Residents won’t see any change in 2011 Expenditures: $43,528,113 do expect a slight increase in utility taxes uled for Mon., Dec. 13. service levels except for some improveChesterfield’s Director of Finance and due to an increase in Ameren’s rates for 2010 Revenue: $17,184,000 ment in streets.”

Administration Kelly Vaughn said the electricity.

2010 Expenditures: $17,543,000 expenditure figures for 2010 and 2011 Biggest difference residents might see 2011 Revenue: $17,454,000 Chesterfield include planned projects that are funded by in city operations and services in 2011: 2011 Expenditures: $17,878,000 The 2011 budget on Dec. 6 was approved bonds. These projects, such as the new city “There will be no changes in the services Des Peres’ Director of Finance Tracy at the city council meeting. amphitheater, will not draw from the city’s we provide to the residents of Chesterfield,” Perry said the city is estimating about a 2 2010 Revenue: $33,333,814 regular revenues, Vaughn said.

Vaughn said.

2010 Expenditures: $41,717,678 The city is projecting flat revenues in See BUDGET, page 15

Manchester appeals funeral protest decision

By BRIAN MCDOWELL Manchester City Attorney Patrick Gunn at the Dec. 6 Manchester Board of Aldermen meeting said the city was in the process of appealing a court decision that ruled unconstitutional its proposed law regulating protests at funerals.

Manchester Alderman Mike Clement (ward 2) said there has never been a funeral in the city that has been the subject of protests, but the board of aldermen in September 2009 proposed the law to proactively protect citizens from groups such as those at Westboro Baptist Church, who have held anti-gay picket signs near American soldiers’ funerals and other gatherings.

Manchester’s ordinance would bar protests from occurring within 300 feet of a funeral ceremony.

When the ordinance passed, several members of the Phelps family on behalf of Westboro Baptist Church sued the city. The group has taken the same measures against

municipalities nationwide that have tried to pass laws to curtail their protest efforts.

Church members on Jan. 11 held a brief sign waving demonstration outside of the Manchester City Hall.

Westboro Baptist Church eventually won the case, as a judge in the Missouri Eastern District Court found Manchester’s law to be an unconstitutional restriction of free speech.

The judge ordered Manchester to pay the church’s legal costs.

According to Gunn, the city is filing an appeal in the Eighth District of the U.S .Court of Appeals.

Manchester joins a growing number of cities and counties nationwide, including St. Charles City and County, seeking to limit disruption by protesters at funerals.

Gunn said the United States soon will file a legal brief in support of cities’ rights to enforce rules and restrictions regarding funeral protests.

The city of Manchester is appealing a court decision that ruled a proposed law against regulating protests at funerals. Members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., have been picketing military funerals across the country saying that American troop deaths are God’s punishment for America’s embrace of homosexuality. Pictured in this photo is Megan Phelps-Roper protesting outside the gates of Arlington National Cemetery.

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The filing period for posts up for election on April 5, 2011 in West County municipalities, the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts and area fire districts opened on Dec. 14 and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 18.

Here is a rundown of positions that will be on the April ballot: Ballwin The mayoral post currently held by Tim Pogue, and board of aldermen seats now held by James Terbrock (ward 1), Pat McDermott (ward 2), who was appointed to replace Frank Schmer, who recently resigned, Jim Leahy (ward 3), and Ken Mellow (ward 4) will be on Ballwin’s April ballot.

Chesterfield City council seats currently held by Matt Segal (ward 1), Lee Erikson (ward 2), Randy Logan (ward 3) and Bob Nation (ward 4) will be on the ballot. Chesterfield also will elect an individual to serve the remaining two years of former Mayor John Nations’ mayoral term.

fey’s term expires; aldermen to occupy seats now held by Wes Sir (ward 1), Marilyn Leistner (ward 2) and Shannon Britt (ward 3); and a city collector will be on the ballot.

Manchester Three aldermanic seats will be up for election: those currently occupied by Bob Tullock (ward 1), Mike Clement (ward 2) and Don Ryan (ward 3).

Town & Country Open seats on the Town & Country Board of Aldermen will be those occupied by Lynn Wright (ward 1), Tim Welby (ward 2), Fred Meyland-Smith (ward 3) and David A. Karney (ward 4).

Wildwood One city council seat in seven of Wildwood’s eight wards and two seats in ward 8 will be on the ballot. They are those currently occupied by Patricia Thibeault (ward 1), Ed Marshall (ward 2), Jim Baugus (ward 3), Rick Wise (ward 4), Mark Schaefer (ward 5), Ron James (ward 6), John McCulloch (ward 7) and Michele Bauer and Larry Goodson (ward 8).

Clarkson Valley The mayoral post held by Scott Douglass and board of aldermen positions held Parkway School District

by James Meyer (ward 1), Honora Schiller Three director positions are open on the (ward 2) and Scott Schultz (ward 3) will be Parkway Board of Education, each for a on the ballot. three-year term. The terms of Chris Jacob, Bruce Major and Dee Mogerman expire in Creve Coeur April.

Candidates may file for two-year council seats representing each of the four wards.

Rockwood School District Posts on the ballot will be those now held Three board director positions on the

by Beth Kistner (ward 1), Tara Nealey Rockwood School Board will be decided (ward 2), Robert Haddenhorst (ward 3) on the April 5 ballot. The terms of Direcand Laura Bryant (ward 4). In addition, tors Darla Baker, Kim McGuiness and there will be an election for a one-year seat Steve Smith will expire in April. for the position held by Councilmember Eureka Fire Protection District Robert Hoffman (ward 3), who in October The board position held by Secretary was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Charles Kuhn will be on the ballot. Eureka David Kassander.

Fire Protection District board directors serve a six-year term.

Des Peres In Des Peres, two-year aldermanic seats Metro West Fire Protection District currently occupied by Kathleen Gmelich The board of directors seat occupied (ward 1), Jim Kleinschmidt (ward 2) and Jim Doering (ward 3) will be on the ballot, by Secretary Mike Noonan will be on the as will the two-year post for municipal ballot. judge currently held by Charles Billings.

Monarch Fire Protection District The seat occupied by Board of Directors Ellisville Elected officials in Ellisville are elected President Rick Gans will be on the ballot. to three-year terms. No city councilmemWest County EMS & Fire Protection ber’s term will expire in 2011. Mayor Matt Pirrello’s current term expires in April District The Board of Directors seat currently 2012. held by Secretary Robert Levine will be on the ballot.

Eureka Eureka will elect a mayor, as Kevin Cof-

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She said those estimates are based on what the businesses in the area are projecting.

Biggest difference residents might see in city operations and services in 2011: “Everything we’re providing in 2010, we’ll be providing in 2011,” Perry said.

Ellisville A vote on the Ellisville budget is scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 15.

2010 Revenue: $8,969,687 2010 Expenditures: $9,031,511 2011 Revenue: $8,953,550 2011 Expenditures: $8,870,033 Ellisville Finance Director Don Cary said the 2011 revenue stream that will be down is sales tax receipts and business license receipts. The city projects to lose $50,000 in business licenses because the fee is related to gross receipts of the business.

The revenue stream that will be up is court fees, because of the red light cameras.

Cary said the first year Ellisville had the cameras they did not budget the fines as revenue because they had expected people to start stopping at the lights. He projected $30,000 from the courts.

Biggest difference residents might see in city operations and services in 2011: “We’ll maintain all services,” Cary said. “That’s been a goal of the council. Residents won’t see any change in major services. “(The) biggest problem that residents will notice is at the east end of Marsh Avenue.

The street replacement won’t be done in 2011. It’s been pushed back.”

Manchester A vote on the Manchester budget is scheduled for Mon., Dec. 20.

2010 Revenue: $16.0 million 2010 Expenditures: $19.8 million 2011 Revenue: $17 million 2011 Expenditures: $19.3 million Manchester Director of Finance Dave Tuberty said he does not really see any changes in revenue stream. He said sales taxes and property taxes are holding consistent.

Biggest difference residents might see in city operations and services in 2011: “We expect services to remain about the same,” Tuberty said. “Citizens will not notice much at all. What they will notice is that all of their services will remain the same as they are right now.”

Town & Country Town & Country is scheduled to vote on its budget on Mon., Dec. 13.

2010 Revenue: $12,776,231 2010 Expenditures: $12,577,234 2011 Revenue: $13,695,620

2011 Expenditures: $15,161,100 Town & Country Director of Finance Betty Cotner said she does not foresee any changes in revenue stream. Cotner said the projected increase in 2011 expenses is an estimate of capital improvements that are at the discretion of the city council. She said some of those improvements could be paid by grants.

Biggest difference residents might see in city operations and services in 2011: “There really isn’t much difference to ongoing services,” Cotner said. “We keep a pretty lean budget.”

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The Wildwood City Council is scheduled to vote on its budget Mon., Dec. 13.

2010 Revenue: $17,520,000 2010 Expenditures: $12,819,000 2011 Revenue: $13,327,795 2011 Expenditures: $20,800,808 Wildwood City Administrator Daniel E. Dubruiel said the increase in 2010 revenue is from the receipt of $3 million in financing for the city hall.

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balance for about $7 million.

Wildwood projects revenue in 2011 to flat-line overall, but interest income will dip significantly due to poorer bank rates.

Biggest difference residents might see in city operations and services in 2011: “We’ll maintain services as is,” Dubruiel said. “Residents will not see significant differences in what the city government provides in terms of services. We’re projecting to be in stable financial condition. We will monitor the budget very closely in these trying times to maintain the fiscal ability of the city.”

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District considers ambulance service charges

By BRIAN MCDOWELL The West County EMS & Fire Protection District Board of Directors is introducing a resolution that would bill residents’ insurance companies for ambulance service. Insurance companies of residents who are transported to a hospital facility by the fire district’s ambulances would be billed $650, plus $8 per mile.

At the board’s Dec. 6 meeting, Chief David Frazier said the charge is becoming necessary due to revenue deficits coming from reduction of property values in the area.

Kim Bacon, district spokesperson, said that no West County resident will ever see a bill for ambulance service provided by the district. Bills would be sent only to insurance companies of residents who have insurance. The district’s current policy of billing non-residents utilizing the district’s ambulances will continue. Residents without health insurance will continue to not be charged for ambulance service.

“At least a dozen other departments that I know of in this area have this policy,” Bacon said, “and from what I’m told, residents don’t even notice the difference.”

Metro West Fire Protection District has charged residents for ambulance service for several years at the rates West County is proposing. According to Metro West Battalion Chief Bud Mantle, charging insurance companies for ambulance use has broughtthe district over $1 million a year.

Metro West adopted the policy after a $1 million ballot initiative failed and the district was faced with the choice of cutting services or finding new ways to generate revenue.

“It allowed us to stay at the same level of service, while

keeping track of improvements in technology,” Mantle said.

Mantle said the Metro West Board of Directors initially was unsure of how the public would react to the charges, but feedback has been “99 percent positive,” he said.

The Monarch Fire Protection District does not charge district residents for use of their ambulances, although Board President Rick Gans said the topic for years has been a hotbutton issue at district board meetings.

“The majority of the board has decided that if firefighters or police don’t directly bill residents for their services, that our ambulances and paramedics shouldn’t do that either,” Gans said. “I know it’s come up a couple of times at our meetings, but we’ve decided it just wouldn’t be appropriate, so I do not anticipate that we’ll be doing that anytime soon.”

Gans said that in his opinion, it is a misleading when fire departments make it sound like billing someone’s insurance company is different than billing them directly.

“An insurance company’s money comes from premiums,” Gans said, “and the number of claims helps to determine what those premiums are going to be. In my mind, if more people are getting billed, someone is going to have to pay that fee. Insurance is not just a magical way of paying for services. It translates to costs.”

West County EMS & Fire Protection District officials said they have yet to hear any complaints from members of the public about the proposed change in policy.

A vote on the resolution is expected on Mon., Dec. 20 at West County Station EMS & Fire Station No. 1. If it passes, it could take effect early in 2011.

West County EMS gets stateof-the-art ambulances

By BRIAN MCDOWELL Thanks to a 2008 voter-approved bond issue, the West County EMS & Fire Protection District has acquired two new ambulances. District officials said the two trucks are state-of-the art, built to be better seen by drivers and to protect occupants in case of a crash.

Each vehicle cost $298,000 and matched the specified needs and desires of the district’s ambulance committee.

EMS Officer Jeff Stadtler said his first thought upon driving one of the new ambulances was, “It’s big.”

The vehicles bear a vague resemblance to the Zambonis used at local hockey games, but according to Stadtler, they are dimensionally smaller than ambulances the district used to drive.

He said the new ambulances are very nimble, can turn on a dime, offer greater comfort to patients and make deployment easier for paramedics and firefighters. Stadtler said also that he is impressed with the advanced technology demonstrated by the vehicles, which feature LED lights that are brighter than standard lights on emergency vehicles.

The district plans to order two additional ambulances, including a dual-use vehicle that can be used to refill oxygen tanks for firefighters.

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By MARCIA GUCKES Remodeling, including knocking out Picture this: Cars collide on I-64 in West walls and adding electrical infrastructure St. Louis County. Everybody who sees to handle all of the electronics, should be the accident grabs a phone and calls 911. completed in February at a cost of about A lone dispatcher suddenly scrambles to $70,000, according to Becker. field 15 or more calls and at the same time The dispatch center will cost about $1 dispatches fire, police, and ambulances to million a year to operate. Becker said each the accident scene – all while taking care city will pay a partner fee and an additional of other calls and walk-ins. fee based on radio usage. In addition, a Now picture this: The same accident hap- federal grant will supply about $275,000. pens on March 1, Overall savings for 2011. This time, at the three cities is least two dispatchestimated to be about ers work together, $250,000. efficiently fielding The WCDC will calls and dispatchemploy 13 dispatching emergency serers and one general Frontenac Police Chief Tom manager. vices.

Becker The second scene “We’re looking for is the one that someone to take the three West County bull by the horns,” municipalities are Becker said. working together WCDC organizers to create by joining forces to develop the currently are reviewing applications and West Central Dispatch Center (WCDC). interviewing applicants for the general “We realized we shared the same manager position. They hope to have that dilemma,” said Tom Becker, Frontenac’s person on board in early January. Becker police chief and spokesperson for the said they want someone who is ready to WCDC. “We often had one person doing jump in and help coordinate the merger. the job of two.”

The three cities currently employ 15 Becker said that the organizers began dispatchers. According to Becker, some of meeting about a year ago when they real- them are thinking about retiring or looking ized they all were looking for ways to elsewhere. increase services and reduce costs.

After operations begin in March, the next March 1, 2011 is the target date for the big step for the WCDC will come in 2013, cities of Frontenac, Town & Country, and when the facility will get all new radio Creve Coeur to be jointly operating emer- equipment. Until then, Becker said, they gency service dispatch services out of a will continue to use the radios the cities newly remodeled facility at the Town & already have.

Country Municipal Center.

The next meeting of the WCDC execuBecker said the cities settled on Town tive board and operations committee is set & Country as the site because it had more for 8:30 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 22 at the Town space for expansion. & Country Municipal Center. The board “We expect that other cities may join in plans to meet every second and fourth the future,” Becker said.

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL Five members of the Manchester Board of Aldermen on Dec. 3 were served papers by fellow Alderman Bob Tullock in a lawsuit filed against the city.

Tullock (ward 1) said he is suing to get a judge to clarify exactly how a board president is supposed to be elected.

According to Tullock, he was elected president of the board on May 17 by a 3-2 vote. Alderman John Diehl (ward 3) was absent when the vote was taken. There was a suggestion about deferring the election until all members of the board were present, but Tullock and the two aldermen who voted for him disagreed.

“The actions of the three aldermen (Tullock, Roth and Ryan) showed no respect for the absent member of the board of aldermen that night,” Alderman Mike Clement (ward 2) said in an e-mail to West Newsmagazine. “Residents sometimes ask why the board is so divided; it’s actions like that that give clues why we are often divided.”

Although Tullock received the majority of votes cast by those present at the special election, City Attorney Patrick Gunn told him he could not acquire the position since he did not receive either the four votes necessary to pass a Manchester ordinance, nor was there a tie in votes, which could have been broken by Mayor Dave Willson.

The vote occurred two weeks after a vote at a May 3 meeting electing Marilyn Ottenad as board president. Ottenad (ward 2) is the longest serving alderman on the board and for more than six years

has served as its president. Her nomination garnered three yes votes, two no votes, and Tullock abstained. The three votes secured were not enough to secure the position.

The matter essentially was decided by Gunn’s ruling. Since no new president was chosen, Ottenad currently holds the position.

The Manchester Board of Aldermen president is elected to a one-year term, gives an invocation at board meetings and steps in if the city’s mayor no longer is able or qualified to hold the position. The president does not make more money than other aldermen, City Clerk Ruth Baker said.

Gunn will represent Manchester in court, as he would in any lawsuit against the city, and his services are expected to cost taxpayers a few thousand dollars.

Clement said Tullock regularly invokes concerns during board meetings over what the city pays for legal services.

“It’s a common campaign issue that he uses in every election,” Clement said.

“Sadly for the city, Bob or his neighbors’ lawsuits are common contributors to the city’s overall legal fees. Then, he uses that issue to scare folks into voting for him.”

Asked if he was concerned about passing the cost of the lawsuit on to Manchester residents, Tullock said, “If Manchester’s doing something wrong, I have a duty to speak up and represent my constituents in ward 1.”

The case is due to go to court in January, but Tullock said he plans to seek a summary judgment before then.

Former Parkway employee arrested for computer theft

By MARCIA GUCKES A former Parkway School District employee is facing criminal charges for stealing computer equipment that was supposed to go to the scrap pile.

Parkway School District’s Communications Coordinator Cathy Kelly said the crime came to the school district’s attention when it was discovered that a large amount of computer equipment had not been delivered to recycling.

“When any kind of computer equipment becomes more expensive to maintain than to replace … we send it to e-scrap recycling,” Kelly said.

According to Kelly, the former employee was taking computers and computer parts, rebuilding the computers and then selling them.

Parkway officials notified police when they discovered the equipment was missing, Kelly said.

Officials from the Manchester Police Department made the original arrest in September, according to Lt. Steve Lewis of

the Chesterfield Police. Now, Lewis said, the Manchester and Chesterfield Police Departments are cooperating in the case because portions of the crime took place in both jurisdictions.

Lewis confirmed that the individual who stole the computers also was selling them.

He said the suspect is out on bond pending completion of the investigation and warrants from the prosecuting attorney.

“This isn’t just a run-of-the-mill investigation where we have all the information,” Lewis said. “There are subpoenas that we have to use and some other information that we have to obtain of an investigative nature, so it’s a little more complicated investigation in terms of number of materials that we have to track down.”

Police will be meeting with the prosecuting attorney this month and Lewis said arrest warrants and formal charges will probably be issued within a few weeks.

The suspect’s name and amount stolen will not be released until that time, Lewis said.

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By TED DIXON JR. A couple of Creve Coeur city leaders have questioned the filing of a campaign finance report by a committee that supported the passage of a sales tax initiative in the city.

Creve Coeur voters on Nov. 2 approved that quarter-cent sales tax by a 54 percent to 46 percent margin. At the Nov. 22 council meeting, Creve Coeur Councilmember Jeanne Rhoades (ward 4) alleged that Stan Edelstein, treasurer of Creve Coeur Cares, the committee that championed the measure, filed an incorrect or incomplete finance report to the Missouri Ethics Commission, based in Jefferson City Initial findings of the report indicated that a printing company by the name of Mark’s Quick Printing did some work on election-related materials, such as flyers, yard signs and other literature, at a cost of around $1,275.

At the meeting, Rhoades alleged that Creve Coeur Mayor Harold Dielmann told her that that Allied Waste, the city’s main trash contractor, contributed some money to the campaign.

Dielmann denied the allegation but said he was aware of Allied Waste’s “participation.”

Rhoades and fellow Councilmember Laura Bryant (ward 4) did some digging and found that Allied Waste acknowledged processing Creve Coeur Cares campaign mailers through its postage meter.

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At issue was whether Creve Coeur Cares was hiding its association with Allied Waste. In an attachment to an e-mail from Bryant and Rhoades to West Newsmagazine, Edelstein adamantly said in an e-mail to Bryant and other Creve Coeur city officials that he had no knowledge of Allied’s interest in the election.

When West Newsmagazine attempted to contact Edelstein, a woman answered the phone and said that Edelstein had no comment on the matter.

A representative for Allied Waste also was unavailable for comment.

Julie Allen, executive director of the Missouri Ethics Commission, told West Newsmagazine that Creve Coeur Cares on Nov. 24 filed an amended report of Allied Waste’s $1,760 contribution to the campaign. Allen said the contribution was made on Oct. 29.

“He did file a 30-day after report, which was due on Dec. 2,” Allen said. “They filed before the due date.”

Gunman receives life in prison for murder of Creve Coeur woman

By TED DIXON JR. The alleged triggerman in the 2008 shooting death of a well-known fitness trainer in Creve Coeur will spend the rest of his life in prison for his crimes.

Lorenzo Wilson, 18, of Maryland Heights, in November pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, burglary, stealing, and armed criminal action. Wilson on Dec. 6 was sentenced to life in prison for the murder charge, received another 20-year sentence for the armed criminal action charge, a 15-year sentence for burglary and was sentenced to seven years behind bars for stealing.

On the afternoon of Dec. 16, 2008, Susan Schaffer, 48, came home from work and found Wilson and his accomplice, 19-yearold Kenneth Shepard, of Creve Coeur, in the process of burglarizing her home. Schaffer

resided in the 12900 block on Nimes, near Fee Fee Road and Olive Blvd.

Schaffer was shot in the back and died of her injuries.

Shepard pleaded guilty in May to charges of second-degree murder, burglary, armed criminal action, and stealing. He was sentenced on June 25 to 20 years in prison.

Police pegged Wilson as the shooter in the incident. After the shooting, Wilson and Shepard fled the scene, taking with them several electronic items from Schaffer’s home.

Shepard lived a mile from Schaffer. He and Wilson attended Parkway North High School with two of Schaffer’s three children.

Schaffer was a certified gyrontonics instructor at Spiral Power LLC in Clayton.

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West County temples end merger talks

By DIANE PLATTNER Two of St. Louis’ largest Reform Jewish congregations have mutually agreed to end discussions about a potential merger.

Officials of United Hebrew Congregation in Chesterfield and Congregation Temple Israel in Creve Coeur recently announced that they have “mutually and amicably” agreed to end discussions regarding any potential merger between their two congregations.

Officials of both congregations had authorized formal discussions to explore the advantages of collaboration or a potential merger. If the merger proceeded, it would have resulted in a single synagogue of more than 2,000 households.

Temple Israel President David Weinstein and United Hebrew President Edward Becker had said they had been thinking about collaboration after a Jewish Federation community forum last spring encouraged local Jewish organizations “to take a proactive role in exploring new strategies and bold actions to sustain a thriving and vibrant Jewish community for future generations.”

The charge comes amid a declining St. Louis area Jewish population.

Becker had said the merger would not

address the issue, but would confront it with a more efficient operation. In addition, he had said the long-term financial trends are not in the congregations’ favor and a merger would have allowed them to be proactive while they are currently strong. Moreover, Becker had said that both congregations are in various stages of rabbinic transition and strategic plan-

ning, providing them with a unique opportunity to join forces and chart a new path together.

Congregation officials said in a recent news release that the decision to end merger discussions at this time came “after deliberation and for a variety of reasons.”

“After initial conversations and a series of congregational meetings at both syna-

gogues, it became apparent that the timing wasn’t right to pursue a merger at this time,” Weinstein said. “We amicably agreed that it is in the best interest of both congregations to focus for now on potential collaboration opportunities with each other, as well as with other congregations and organizations in the St. Louis Jewish community.

Wildwood man charged in pizzeria robbery

By BRIAN MCDOWELL A Wildwood resident has been charged with the Dec. 6 robbery of the Little Caesars Pizza at 431 Lafayette Center in Manchester.

Kyle D. Werre, who lives in the 2400 block of Hollister Crossing Court in Wildwood, was charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. Werre, 25, was accused of entering the restaurant, displaying a pistol and demanding money.

The clerk cooperated with the suspect.

Trevor Mathis, a manager of the Little Caesars store, said he was in back of the store when the suspect came in and walked out in time to see him taking money from

the cash register. At that point, Mathis said, the suspect took off running, but the manager gave chase as Werre fled toward the intersection of Manchester and Sulphur Spring Road.

Mathis said he chased Werre about a half mile before he temporarily lost track of the suspect.

According to Manchester Police Sgt. Dan Rehm, Manchester police officers then witnessed Werre running up a hill toward Lakeside Ave. in Winchester. A search of the area resulted in Werre being taken into custody in the 400 block of Lakeside.

Mathis said he found Werre cowering in

a yard and helped police tackle and handcuff him.

Mathis, a Ballwin resident, is in the Missouri National Guard, Werre and another manager that was present at the Little Caesars store and helped give chase, Doug Stevens, is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.

“I guess he just picked the wrong place to rob,” Mathis said.

Rehm said a pistol was recovered near the location where Werre was apprehended.

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2. Visitors to the Holiday Tree Lighting at Olde Towne Plaza on Dec. 4 donated canned goods for Circle Of Concern, a food pantry in Valley Park. Pictured at the event (from left) are Ballwin Alderman Pat McDermott, Ballwin Mayor Tim Pogue and Circle Of Concern Board of Directors President Jerry Caesar. McDermott, on behalf of the West County Rotary Club, presented to Caesar a check for $1,000 to offset the cost of installing a new flagpole at the charity.

3. The Wildwood Business Association (WBA) Holiday Hot Air Balloon Glow on Dec. 3 brought hundreds of community members to the Wildwood Town Center for holiday fun and fundraising to benefit the Wildwood YMCA’s Strong Community Campaign. Major sponsors of the event included the WBA, Living Word Church, and West Newsmagazine. Pictured with Santa at the Balloon Glow are (from left) Abigail, Grant and Grace Sawyer, who live in Wildwood.

4. During Chaminade College Prep’s annual Mother-Son Service Day on Dec. 4, more than 150 students and their mothers helped serve those in need in the St. Louis community.

Some boys and their moms assisted with the North Grand Neighborhood Services’ Solomon Project and Angel Baked Cookies, while others worked at St. Louis Arc and Fr. Dempsey’s Charities.

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Mike Thiemann fitting student Garrett Mitchell with a helmet while his teacher, Pat Terrebonne, helps out.

Metro West Fire Protection District’s Coordinator of Community Services Mike Thiemann recently came to Howard Park Center to personally fit students with bike helmets. Ten children with special needs were fitted with their own helmets.

Community games event In an effort to instill its belief in the power of play for learning, The Goddard School will sponsor a Goddard Community Games event on Sat., Feb. 5 at the school. The event will involve children and

their families in a variety of playful learning activities based on the core curriculum and enrichment programs that are an integral part of the FLEX Learning Program offered at the school.

“When an activity is fun, children are engaged and eager to learn, and they flex their mind and body,” Jason Brunk, owner of The Goddard School, said. “They become happy, confident learners.”

During the event, families will have the opportunity to enjoy a hands-on, playful learning experience, including activities such as sign language, yoga, nutrition, everyday math, and “Rock ‘n Tot” predance and creative movement.

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New head of school The Chesterfield Day School (CDS) Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Matthew Virgil as head of school beginning in the 2011-2012 Virgil school year.

“This appointment is the culmination of an extensive and thorough process involving a variety of

Class without chairs Students in Steve Brim’s secondgrade class at Ridge Meadows Elementary no longer have chairs to sit in during class. Instead, the classroom chairs have been replaced with stability balls as a result of a grant from U.S. Cellular’s “Calling All Teachers” campaign.

“My second-grade students have a lot of energy, and I know it is hard to have them sit all day in the traditional classroom chairs,” Brim said.

“The stability balls are helping promote learning through movement while also improving students’ posture, balance and coordination.”

Pictured are students Audrey Cossins (left) and Ana-Kate Sigman reading books while sitting on the stability balls.

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Parkway issues $34 million in bonds The Parkway School District Board of issue these bonds because interest rates Education recently approved the issuance are historically low, plus we can make and sale of $34 million in bonds, which use of the BAB incentives before they according to the district’s chief financial expire at the end of the year,” Parkway officer will save $8.2 million through the Chief Financial Officer Wes Garton said. federal “Build America Bonds” (BAB) “Over the life of the bonds, we will save program. The sale is the last from an $87 taxpayers about $8.2 million.” million bond issue approved in 2008 by Funds from the 2008 bond issue are voters. being used over a five-year period for The BAB program, which was part of building maintenance and repairs, high the American Recovery and Reinvestment school science labs, technology upgrades, Act of 2009, provides financial incentives school security, safety and health projfor school districts and municipalities to ects, elementary classroom walls, and issue bonds by subsidizing 35 percent of fine arts.

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Distinguished Service Award Parkway’s Director of Athletics and Activities Mike Gohn recently was presented with Missouri State High School Activities Association’s (MSHSAA) DistinGohn guished Service Award.

The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made lifelong contributions to the ideals of interscholastic activities.

Gohn was an All-American college athlete and for many years coached high school and college sports. He has served as athletic director for Parkway since 1996 and serves as the treasurer of the Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

Gohn was selected as the St. Louis Area Athletic Director of the Year in 2001 and was inducted into the Southeast Missouri Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. He has also received the Jim Otis “Hustle” Award from the National Football Foundation and is a “Pillar of Parkway.”

New ways to warm up winter Rockwood School District’s community education program is offering several new programs this winter. Registration is now available online for most programs. Visit rockwood.k12.mo.us/communityed.

New programs include: • VolleyTots Boys and girls, ages 3-9 An interactive sports program designed to introduce children to the sport of volleyball through age-appropriate activities.

• Developmental Volleyball Program Boys and girls, grades 5-8 A skills development program in partnership with Gateway Volleyball for those looking to take their game to the next level.

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• Adult Co-ed Recreational Volleyball League Men and women, ages 18 and up Friday evenings.

• Umpire Clinic Men and women, ages 14 and up The clinic will prepare participants to umpire baseball and softball games.

Girl Scouts make hats to donate Fifth-grade Junior Girl Scout Troop 4183 from Ellisville Elementary in the Rockwood School District in November held a She/Me event entitled “The Mad Hatter” to benefit the Bob Costas Cancer Center in SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center as well as The American Cancer Society’s Camp Sunrise.

Girl Scouts and their mothers or guardians joined together for an evening filled with hat making. As a result of the troop’s efforts, a total of 150 fleece hats were donated to Cardinal Glennon for children facing cancer treatments, and $129.55 in spare change was collected for Camp Sunrise.

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Rockwood considers tax increase, job cuts Online survey shows voters favor tax increase

By MARCIA GUCKES The Rockwood School Board is considering putting a tax increase on the November ballot and cutting more than 90 jobs in order to meet a $7.5 million dollar shortfall for fiscal year 2012 and raise revenue for 2013 and beyond.

At its meeting on Dec. 2, the school board took a look at four options created by its budget design team. Each option included a different combination of budget cuts, savings withdrawals and revenue generation. Board members will consider those options along with the input they received from community and staff members at various meetings and from telephone and online surveys.

At its next meeting on Dec. 16, the board plans to tell the budget team of administrators and staff which of the four options it prefers. The board could also pick and choose from the options and come up with another plan.

The tax increase being considered by the board would probably be about 30 cents.

The board was told that every 10-cents in taxes generates $3.2 million in revenue for the district.

The list of cost reductions proposed to the board consists of 44 items, starting with getting less expensive insurance premium rates and ending with cutting principal and secretary positions. The board took a first step on the list by approving a new insurance premium rate for property, liability and workmen’s compensation that is $500,000 less than the current premium yet provides the same coverage, according to Shirley Broz, the district’s chief financial officer.

Other items on the list range from a $5,000 savings by reducing the amount spent on employee service awards to saving $680,000 by increasing class size in first through fifth grades by one student.

Possible job cuts include reducing the number of counselors, instructional coaches, classroom assistants, nurses, assistant principals, and secretaries. Other job cuts would eliminate high school hall monitors, in-school suspension (ISS) teachers, study hall teachers and two middle school math initiative teachers.

A majority of the 1,711 respondents to an online survey conducted by Rockwood

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in November said they would vote in favor of a tax increase. Depending on how the question was phrased, anywhere from 55 to 61 percent of respondents said they would vote for a tax increase.

That is a more positive response than the district got when in October it randomly surveyed 500 people by telephone. That survey resulted in about 40 to 45 percent of the respondents saying they would support a tax increase.

When asked if they would prefer a tax increase or cuts to staff and curriculum, 61.2 percent of the online respondents said they would prefer to pay the tax increase.

Almost 75 percent said they wanted a chance to vote on a tax increase before the district makes any budget cuts.

Would they vote for a 30-cent tax increase today? Again, about 61 percent said yes to the tax increase. Would they support a tax increase even in the current economy? A majority of the respondents, 55.2 percent, said yes.

Another choice offered to online survey takers was whether the district should take money out of its savings to avoid budget cuts and then possibly have to borrow money and pay interest, or should the district increase taxes. Respondents were not

so positive to this option and were pretty much evenly divided as to whether the district should withdraw savings or increase taxes, with 43.5 percent saying yes to using savings and 43.4 percent saying yes to a tax increase. Meanwhile, 13.1 percent responded that they either did not understand the question, or “other.”

A large majority of the respondents said they are pleased with the quality of the schools’ curriculum and programs. Almost 92 percent said they would give the district a grade of A or B. The majority said they are particularly happy with the physical condition and maintenance of the school buildings, the teachers, class sizes, the district’s communication efforts and its response to public input, the job performance of the board of education and the superintendent, and the tax rate.

The last time the district put a tax increase on the ballot was in 1994. Voters approved that request. The current property tax rate for Rockwood homeowners is 4.2752 percent, according to the St. Louis County Department of Revenue.

Details of the surveys and budget forums, as well as the cost reduction options currently being considered by the school board, can be found at the district Web site.

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By MARCIA GUCKES Fatima Sabar, of Ballwin, a 2007 Parkway West High graduate, is one of 32 Americans chosen as a Rhodes Scholar.

The Rhodes Scholarship brings about 80 outstanding students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford in England. Students from any academic discipline are selected on the basis of intellectual distinction, as well as the promise of future leadership and service to the world.

Sabar plans to study for a master’s degree in global health science at Oxford.

While a student at Parkway West High, Sabar took part in the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) program, which pairs students and teachers with research mentors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis.

Currently, Sabar is a senior at Stanford majoring in biology.

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focused on designing medicinal products that are more affordable. She has conducted research at Stanford’s and Washington University’s schools of medicine. She has worked on health projects in Mexico and Rwanda, volunteered at a free health clinic, coordinated World AIDS Week at Stanford, and coordinated a health education project for migrant farm workers in Salinas Valley, Calif.

Rhodes Scholars are chosen in a two-stage process. First, candidates must be endorsed by their college or university. More than 1,500 students each year seek endorsement, and only about half of those get it. This year, Sabar was selected from among 837 American applicants who were endorsed by 309 different colleges and universities.

Elliot F. Gerson, American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust, called the Rhodes Scholarships, “the oldest and best known award for international study, and arguably the most famous academic award available to American college graduates.”

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his will. The first class of American Rhodes Scholars entered Oxford in 1904. Sabar will be among the class of scholars entering Oxford in October 2011.

Famous Americans who were Rhodes Scholars include astronomer Edwin Hubble, former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Olympic gold medalist and professional basketball player Bill Bradley, and former President Bill Clinton.

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Parkway Board of Education approved the purchase of synthetic turf for four high school athletic fields. Funding for the project will be provided from 2008 bond funds designated for athletic field improvements. The lowest and best of five vendor bids was submitted by ATG Sports and approved at a cost of $2.86 million.

After voters approved an $87 million bond issue for capital improvements in November 2008, a committee was formed to research and compare natural grass and various types of synthetic turf.

The committee recommended the conversion to: • Establish a safe playing field that can be utilized 24/7.

• Increase field usage by more than 800 percent.

• Allow equal access for all athletes.

• Allow outside groups to rent fields.

• Provide additional teaching facilities for P.E. • Provide adequate and equal facilities for football, soccer, lacrosse and field hockey.

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• Reduce wear and tear on secondary fields.

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High school boys’ basketball John Wright has taken over as the new boys basketball coach at Parkway West, replacing Bill Sodemann, who retired after a long, successful career that included a state championship.

“I am honored to have the privilege and opportunity to lead Parkway West into a new era of Longhorn basketball,” Wright said. “I am planning on promoting our program and connecting with our community in ways we have not done before. I have a great sense of pride in the student-athletes at Parkway West, and am confident that we can continue our tradition of success.”

Wright said he appreciates the privilege and good fortune of being only the third head boys’ basketball coach in Parkway West history.

“Two well-respected coaches started this tradition,” Wright said. “Mike Pratte began our program in 1969 and coached a team to third place in the state. Bill Sodemann, whom I coached under for 14 years, was a tremendous coach and mentor to me.

“I have a great appreciation for Coach Sodemann’s accomplishments throughout his tenure, including his 1991 state championship team. I am thankful for all I have learned under (his) guidance and am also fortunate to have the continued support of longtime Parkway West Assistant Basketball Coach Rich Rogers. Coach Sodemann and Coach Pratte have left a legacy of success which I feel a responsibility to strive to continue.”

Before coming to Parkway West, Wright spent a year as a graduate assistant at Maryville University with Dennis Kruse.

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High school girls’ basketball John Sloop has taken over as girls’ basketball coach at Parkway West and Brian Guilfoyle is coaching Parkway Central.

Sloop brings an impressive resume to his job.

From 2000-2008, he was head coach of the Truman State University women’s basketball team. From 1995-2000, Sloop was assistant men’s basketball coach at Truman State, and in 1999, the team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. From 19941995, he was assistant men’s basketball coach at Missouri State University. From 1992-1994, he was senior basketball manager at Saint Louis University, and from 1991-1992, he was basketball manager at Missouri State. From 1988-1991, Sloop was assistant boys’ basketball coach at Lafayette High School.

Sloop went to Maryville University and played four years of soccer and one year of basketball.

“An ankle injury ended my basketball playing career and Dave Porter brought me onto his staff at Lafayette High School during my last three years of college,” Sloop said.

He has big plans for coaching the Longhorns.

“We hope to build a program that is respected for how hard our players work on the floor and in the classroom,” Sloop said. “We hope the manner in which our players represent themselves puts Parkway West High in the best possible light.

We hope to maximize our abilities on the basketball floor and in the classroom every year.”

He is happy to be back in St. Louis.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work at Parkway West, a school that was our biggest rival when I played and coached at Lafayette,” he said. “I’ve had a great relationship with coaches at West

Freshman Emily Sisson of the Wisconsin women’s cross country team placed her name in the record books at the NCAA Championship recently as she staked claim to her firstever All-American accolade with a 14th-place individual finish.

Emily Sisson Sisson, a Parkway Central graduate, crossed the finish line in a time of 20 minutes, 28.3 seconds, a mere 22 seconds behind individual national champion Sheila Reid of Villanova’s time of 20:06.9. Sisson has been the top finisher for Wisconsin in all five of her races, earning first-team All-Big Ten, first-team All-Region and Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors along the way.

“Emily performed extremely well for a freshman,” Head Coach Jim Stintzi said.

“It was a great way to end her first collegiate season.”

Sisson’s 14th-place showing was the highest a Badger runner has placed since 2006.

“I am very pleased with how I ran,” Sisson said. “My goal was to get in top 15 and I accomplished that.” going back to when I was in high school and we competed against Mike Pratte’s teams.

“The administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents at West have been wonderful to me and I’m really appreciative of the opportunity.”

At Parkway Central, Guilfoyle said he has the job he wants. Guilfoyle had been on Sodemann’s staff at Parkway West.

“I teach art at Parkway Central High and know the kids in the program,” Guilfoyle said. “When the opening occurred, I decided to apply for the job. I coach boys’ track at Parkway Central and I teach there, so I thought it would a good time to transition since Bill Sodemann retired. I have coached nine years of basketball and five years of track and field.”

High school cross country Defending Class 3 Missouri state cross country champion Daniel Everett finished 23rd in the Footlocker Midwest Regional in Kenosha, Wis. The senior at Westminster Christian Academy finished in 15 minutes, 31.3 seconds. He won his state title

in 15:52.

“I just wanted to go out there and run smart in what would most likely be my last high school race,” Everett said. “If I was having an amazing day, I wanted to qualify for the national meet (top 10 finish), but with the top runners from 13 different states, I was going to be pleased with a top 25 finish.”

His time was not a personal best, but it was only 2 seconds off his best, which came at the Nike Regional.

“The course was significantly harder so I think that it was my best race,” Everett said. “I am very pleased with the time, as it is 13 seconds faster than my personal record before the off-season and 24 seconds faster than state.”

Three other West County runners competed.

Marquette freshman Noah Kauppila finished 153rd in 16:39.9.187 Marquette senior Nicholas Reel came in 187th in 16:59.7. Marquette junior Dan Lasker was 194th in 17:03.6.

For the girls, St. Joseph’s Academy senior Krista Menghini recently finished 61st in the event.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM “I didn’t do as well as I wanted to in Footlocker, but it’s fine,” Menghini said.

“Overall it was a good race though with a lot of competition. The course conditions were great; there was no snow or mud like in previous years. The only downfall was how cold it was.”

Menghini has two more races left on her schedule – the AAU Nationals and the USATF Nationals.

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The Rockwood Swim Club finished third in the recent “A” champs meet in Carbondale, Ill. The Parkway Swim Club finished first.

Swimmer Jordan Stout, a Rockwood Valley seventh-grader, broke five 11/12 Ozark swim records in the weekend, winning the 50, 100, 200, and 500 free races along with the 100 IM and 100 fly.

Other first-place winners were: Lauren Votava, 15 and over, 100 fly, 50, 100, 200 500, 1000 free; Sean Feher, 15 and over, 100 back; Calvin Gilbride, in the 11-12 group, won the 200, 100 and 500 free races; and Brendan Firlie, 10 and under, won the 50 fly, 100 fly, and 100 back.

Here were the high point winners: 15 and over girls –Votava first place; 13-14 girls – Tennyson Henry third place; 11-12 girls – Stout, first place; 11-12 boys– Gilbride, second place; 10 and under – Firlie, second place.

Recording new junior cuts were Feher in the 100 back and Abby Watson in the 100 back and the 800 free relay team.

Earning new sectional cuts were: Grace Grigereit – 400 IM; Nathan Terschak – 200 fly; Laura Bilsborrow – 1000 free; Cecelia Henry – 100 fly; Tennyson Henry – 500 free and 1000 free; Bianca Ninneman – 100 back; Natasha Porporis – 1000 free; Mae Riordan – 200 back and 400 IM; Jordan Stout – 50 free, 500 free, 200 IM; Abby Watson – 50 free, 200 free; Nick Davis – 100 fly; Sean Feher – 1000 free; Xander Garcia – 200 breast; Alec Morgan – 100 fly; and Kevin Poskin – 1000 free, 200 breast.

Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association Parkway South graduate Scott Langley, a senior at the University of Illinois, was named the 2010 Men’s Player of the Year as the annual Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association’s banquet.

Players of the Year, MAGA Champions and Mid-America Junior Cup teams were honored at the event held at Old Warson Country Club.

Other honorees included Women’s Player of the Year Ellen Port, Senior Women’s Player of the Year Barbara Berkmeyer, and Senior Men’s Player of the Year Scott Edwards.

Many of the 2010 MAGA Champions were on hand and were recognized for their exceptional play this past season.

The 2010 Mid-America Junior Cup was represented by Lindsey Eisenreich, Brooke Cusumano, Gina DellaCamera, Kyle Weldon, Brandon Straeb and Jimmy Siegfried.

• • • In other MAGA news, Tom O’Toole, Jr. and the Executive Board of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association have announced that Curt Rohe would be elevated to the position of executive director within the association that is based in West County.

Rohe has been on staff full-time with MAGA since October 2001. During the majority of his nine years, his primary focus has been the conduct of association championships, USGA qualifying rounds and the USGA course rating service the association provides to its member clubs.

The last two seasons, Rohe took on the role of managing the Association’s USGA GHIN Handicap Service provided to more than 110 member clubs and their individual members.

In 2010, under his direction, MAGA implemented two new programs. The Metropolitan Golf Club, an online eClub, gave golfers who were unable to be members at private clubs or did not frequent a particular public facility the opportunity to maintain a USGA Handicap Index. In its inaugural year, the Metropolitan Golf Club garnered more than 300 members.

Additionally, the Metropolitan Amateur Series was implemented in 2010 to provide golfers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete in MAGA events.

“I am excited about this opportunity and new chapter in my career,” Rohe said. “The fact that the board entrusts me to carry out the mission that Tom O’Toole, Jr., Jim Holtgrieve and many others began 19 years ago is an honor. Because of that trust I am committed to continuing to raise the bar in the services we provide and competitions we conduct.”

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Boys’ basketball preview year. This group that is seniors now and, I year.” have nine on the roster, were 23-2 as sophomores. Our practices are real competitive.

DeSmet I like the makeup of this group. We’re not 2009-10 record: Finished 16-11 and lost real big, but we’ve got some depth.” in district semifinal to CBC. Coach: Kevin Poekler, entering third Chaminade year head coach with a 28-26 record.

2009-10 record: Finished 21-8 and lost Returning: 6 lettermen, 4 starters.

CBC in the district championship to CBC. Players to watch: Senior forward Teddy 2009-2010 record: Finished 23-9 and Coach: Kelvin Lee, entering 14th year at Corwin, sophomore forward Nolan Berry, finished third in the state in Class 5.

Chaminade. senior guard Chris Jacobs, sophomore Coach: Bob McCormack, entering 15th Returning: 8 lettermen, 5 starters. point guard Jimmy Barton. year at CBC. Players to watch: Senior guard Bradley Newcomers expected to contribute: Not Returning: 10 lettermen, 3 starters.

Beal, senior forward Brendan Kelly, senior new but playing a increased role are senior Players to watch: Senior guards Seth guard Luke Bumgarner, senior forward guard Kurt Wemhoener and senior forward Jackson, Daron Rackley and Dominic Tevin Evans, senior forward Giovanni Fer- Michael Rehme.

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Goals: Compete every night; continue Newcomers expected to contribute: Newcomers expected to contribute: the tradition of DeSmet basketball.

Freshman guard Jordan Barnett, junior Senior forward Christian Suntrup, sophoQuote: “We are excited to build on the guard Robert Hamilton and junior forward more guard Andy Kleinlein, freshman momentum we established last season,” Darrian Bass. guard Marcellus Lewis.

Poekler said. “Our players worked very Goals: Do what we want to do on court Goals: Win 20 games, win Metro Catho- hard this off-season in the gym and in the well and finish at the top of the conference. lic Conference, win district, win state weight room. They really want to make the Be playing well late in the season. Try to championship. most of this season.” get better every day.

Quote: “I am very excited about this Quote: “We only lost two seniors. I do season,” Lee said. “I have a very expeEureka feel good about the season,” McCormack rienced group of seniors who have been 2009-2010 record: Finished 11-15 and said. “There’s a lot of experience, and we down that road. We have a good mix of eliminated 41-40 in districts by Parkway have three starters back and another who youth also. I like the energy this team is started some. Our sophomores had a good putting out right now. It should be a fun See BASKETBALL, page 37

By WARREN MAYES High school hoops has begun, and it looks to be a good year for West County teams.

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3. A petition from Richard J. Bloomer of CAP Carpet Inc., 535 S. Emerson St., Wichita, KS, 67209, for the approval of a Manchester Rd. Redevelopment District overlay zoning classification to the existing C-1 district zoning classification of the property commonly known as 14932-14940 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011.

4. A petition from Richard J. Bloomer of CAP Carpet Inc., 535 S. Emerson St., Wichita, KS, 67209, for the approval of a consolidation subdivision plat to combine the two properties commonly known as 14932 and 14940 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011 into a single parcel.

The City of Ballwin will consider the zoning ordinance or district regulations as provided herein, or may adopt different changes or provisions, without further notice or hearing, as the Board of Aldermen may deem to be in the public interest. The public hearing may be continued, by announcement at the public hearing, from time to time, as deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission, without publication of the time and place of the continued public hearing. Petitions of protest against zoning district boundary changes, duly signed and acknowledged, must be submitted by owners of thirty percent or more of either: (1) the area of the land (exclusive of streets and alleys) included in the proposed change(s), or (2) within the area determined by lines drawn parallel to and one hundred and eighty-five feet distant from the area proposed for a zoning district change, public rights-of-way excepted. These petitions will be considered in determining the percentage of favorable votes by the Board of Aldermen necessary to make the zoning district change in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ballwin. Residents of Ballwin are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Ballwin regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636) 227-8580 V or (636) 527-9200 TDD or 1-800-735-2466 (Relay Missouri) no later than 5:00 P.M. on the third business day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. ______________________ Thomas H. Aiken, A.I.C.P. Assistant City Administrator / City Planner

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South, the eventual district champion.

Coach: Craig Kennedy, entering 20th year at school with overall 264-246 record.

Returning: 6 lettermen, 2 starters.

Players to watch: Senior point guard Jeff Wallner, sophomore guard Tyler Jordan, senior Drew Braet, senior forward Deonco Williams, senior guard Landon Cleary, senior Grant Omohundro.

Newcomers expected to contribute: Junior forward Max Wegener, freshman forward Mason Bendigo, junior forward Jack Abeln, senior guard Jake Schroeder.

Goals: Win districts and advance.

Quote: “I am trying to temper my excitement with this group but I really like this team,” Kennedy said. “We aren’t great as a team in any one area but I think we will be well above average in several areas of the game. We are much more athletic than we have been and have shown an intensity level and enthusiasm in practice that will make us a dangerous group. Even though our early schedule is brutal, we think we will be pretty good when February rolls around.”

Ryan Marks, junior forward Alex Winter, sophomore forward Matt Hink.

Goals: Matzen said it is “pretty cliche, but we’d really like to be the best we can be every single day, which translates to what I hope is us being better in February than we are in December. ... We always strive to reach for a district title, a conference title and 20 wins but there are a lot of variables to reaching those marks.”

Quote: “Really, I have a tremendous group of young men who take care of their business off the court as people and students,” Matzen said. “We feel like we’ve got a great combination of size, quickness and scoring ability. Getting our newcomers to get acclimated and overcoming the inexperience factor will be big for us.”

Marquette 2009-2010 record: 15-13 and lost in second round of district play.

Coach: Shane Matzen, entering 15th year as head coach.

Returning: 6 lettermen, 2 starters.

Players to watch: Senior forward Ryan Rosburg, junior guard Jordan Singer, junior guard Mitch Cox, senior forward Zack Ploeger.

Newcomers expected to contribute: Freshman guard Garrett Roberts, sophomore guard Chris Lenzen, junior forward

Parkway North 2009-2010 record: 17-9 and lost in first round of districts.

Coach: Russell Vincent, entering third year at Parkway North with 27-25 record.

Returning: 6 lettermen, 3 starters.

Players to watch: Senior guard Dorian Hobbs, junior forward Darrell Johnson, junior forward Donavin Newsom, senior guard Emery Cannon.

Parkway Central 2009-2010 record: Finished 9-18 and lost to Marquette in district semifinals.

Coach: Todd Pannett, entering his sixth year. Overall record is 27-103.

Returning: 7 lettermen, 5 starters.

Players to watch: Junior forward Zach Biggs, junior point guard Zach Carel, Lafayette senior guard Elliot Rosen, senior forward 2009-2010 record: Finished 17-11, 7-1 in Kevin Forness. conference play and lost in district finals.

Newcomers expected to contribute: Coach: Scott Allen, entering third year at Junior forward Bobby Bunch, sophomore school with a 36-20 record. guard Antwon Hoard.

Returning: 6 lettermen, 6 starters.

Goals: To work hard each and every day Players to watch: Junior guard Joel to get better, commit to the team concept, to Pennington, senior forward Aaron Smith, compete with every team on our schedule junior guard Nick Messer, junior forward and give ourselves a chance at the end, and Luke Kreienkamp. compete for conference and district title.

Newcomers expected to contribute: Quote: “I am very excited about the Senior guard Will Montgomery, junior season. We had a good summer and with forward Luke Robbe, junior guard Jarred everyone back I am expecting good things Webber, senior guard Reid Leonard. out of these kids,” Pannett said. “With Goals: Get better every day; hope to that being said, we are fighting right now be contending for conference and district through some injuries and sickness, so it titles by the end of the year. has been tough getting everyone on the Quote: “So far I like what I see,” Allen same page. Hopefully, they will come said. “Our guys are focused on the right together and we can get some things things and come every day with a willing- accomplished. We are still young and I am ness to be coached. We realize we have a a little worried about us being able to step long way to go to get where we want to up to the challenges we are going to face be, but our attitude and effort has been out- this year. Hopefully, we will come to play standing. We’re excited to get going.” each and every night.”

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able to enjoy some of the fruits of our labor after meeting our goals,” Stevens said.

Newcomers expected to contribute: Senior guard Sam Muzik, senior forward Carl Miller, senior forward Kendall Barnes, junior guard Darryl Harmon, junior guard Dale McLin, senior guard Steven Garth, senior guard Devin Newsom, senior guard Anthony Wagner.

Goals: Compete hard in every game, improve in practice daily, and win a championship.

Quote: “We are very excited about our season; everybody in the program is working hard to make this a special season,” Vincent said.

Parkway West 2009-2010 record: Finished 21-7, 6-1 in conference play, won district and lost to Oakville in quarterfinals.

Coach: John Wright, entering first year as head coach/15th year coaching at Parkway West.

Returning: 4 lettermen, 3 starters.

Players to watch: Senior forward Larry Toomey, senior guard Charles Thomas, sophomore forward Cash McCurdy, senior guard Davion Scott.

Newcomers expected to contribute: Senior forward Devon Williams, senior Parkway South Michael Fuller.

2009-2010 record: Finished 19-10, won Goals: Wright said the main focus is to district championship and lost in section- work together and play tough defense and als. smart, competitive basketball. Win our Coach: Mitch Stevens, entering sixth conference, play our best basketball at disyear at school with an overall record of trict time, and make the state playoffs.

99-42.

Quote: “I am excited to begin a new era Returning: 8 lettermen. of Longhorn basketball,” Wright said. “Our Players to watch: Sam Jaouni, Ryan goal has been to improve every day and lay McArthy, Eric Laurent, Mark Waller, Tom a foundation through tough, hard-nosed Holaway, Darius Perry. defense. If this team commits itself to Goals: Win 20-plus games, win confer- working together and focusing on the funence, win districts, win state. damentals, we could surprise a few teams Quote: “Every new season brings opti- by the end of the year. One of our returning mism and excitement and hopefully with starters, junior Tyler Yess, is injured and a lot of hard work, our family/team will be will most likely miss the entire season.”

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Here is a look at some of the area teams.

Lafayette For more girls’ basketball capsules, visit 2009-2010 record: 17-8 and lost in disnewsmagazinenetwork.com. trict semifinals to Eureka by a point.

Coach: Jennifer Porter, entering third Eureka year as head coach with a 35-16 record.

2009-2010 record: 22-4, 7-0 in Suburban Returning: “We have everyone back,” South Conference and lost district champi- Porter said. That includes senior Kat Baxter, junior Kayla Hall, junior Ashley onship game to Parkway South.

Coach: James Allsup, entering 13th year Hipp, junior Jordynn Martin, junior Claire at school with a 217-109 record at Eureka. Norfleet, junior Anne Perry, sophomore Hannah Finley, sophomore Hannah SchReturning: 4 lettermen, 1 starter.

Players to watch: Junior Alex Hillyer, neider.

Players to watch: Martin, Hall. junior Haley Albert, senior Jamie Miller, Newcomers expected to contribute: Schsenior Melissa Meachella.

Newcomers expected to contribute: neider, Norfleet, Hipp, Finley, Perry, junior Emily Bush, sophomore Brandy Ward, Freshman Torie Allen.

Goals: Allsup said his girls have a series freshman McKenley Meadows.

Goals: Win conference and districts. of 10 goals that begins with team grade point averages above 3.0 and ends with Class 5, District 4: Lafayette, Parkway South, Summit, Eureka, Marquette and “our second state championship.”

Class 5, District 4: Lafayette, Parkway Parkway West.

Quote: “I am very excited for this season,” South, Summit, Eureka, Marquette and Parkway West.

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Coach: Will Young, entering fourth year at Parkway North with a record of 58-28.

Returning: 5 lettermen, 3 starters.

Players to watch: Sophomore guard Amber Alexander, senior forward Amanda Lewis, senior guard Alexis Dressel.

Marquette Class 5, District 5: Hazelwood West, 2009-10 record: Finished 10-12 and lost Incarnate Word Academy, Parkway Cenfirst round of districts. tral, Parkway North, Pattonville, Ritenour.

Coach: Scott Cleer, entering 16th year.

Quote: “We have very high expectations Returning: 6 lettermen, 2 starters. of our team from a standpoint of effort and Players to watch: Senior Lauren Morris, focus,” Young said. “We have five returnfreshmen Taylor Campbell and Lauren ing players, who all contributed signifiGlick. cantly to a successful team last season, but Newscomers expected to contribute: our schedule is tough, so every game will Freshman Reje Pitchford, sophomores be up for grabs. We will rely on nine to 10 Alexis Schaffner and Kelly Dunlap. girls to play hard and know what they’re Goals: Win Suburban West Conference, doing at all times in order for this season to one tournament, and districts. have a positive outcome.”

Class 5, District 4: Lafayette, Parkway South, Summit, Eureka, Marquette and Parkway South Parkway West.

2009-10 record: Finished 20-9, won disQuote: “We have a very young team trict and lost sectional game to Incarnate with three freshmen and three sophomores Word Academy, the eventual Class 5 state but we are led by all-conference point champion. guard Ashley Elliot and we are more balCoach: Thomas Williams, entering his anced and talented offensively since five 10th year at Parkway South with a 164-86 years ago,” Cleer said. “Our success will record at the school. be measured by how well we defend and Returning: 4 lettermen, 2 starters. limit turnovers.”

Players to watch: Senior guard Katie Hoener, senior guard Joran Anthony, sophParkway Central omore center Becca Steins.

2009-10 record: Finished 2-24 and did Newcomers expected to contribute: not advance in districts.

Junior forward Natalie Williams, junior Coach: Brian Guilfoyle, entering his first guard Tara Timpone. year at Parkway Central. Coached freshGoals: Win Suburban West Conference men boys at Parkway West for the last and a district championship. eight years.

Class 5, District 4: Lafayette, Parkway Returning: 3 letterman, 2 starters.

South, Summit, Eureka, Marquette, ParkPlayers to watch: Senior guard Alison way West.

Magruder, sophomore forward Chelsy Quote: “Our slogan this year is, ‘we Gibson. don’t rebuild, we reload,’” Thomas said.

Newcomers expected to contribute: Sophomore guard Alyssa Waitz, sophomore Parkway West guard Ashley Holmes, freshman forward 2009-2010 record: 13-14 and lost in disChristine Bergesch, freshman center Zoe tricts.

Wallis, junior guard Jackie Elkin, junior Coach: John Sloop, entering first year at guard Alexandra Partee, junior guard Sarah Parkway West.

Hower, senior forward Rachael MacGregor, Players to watch: Senior forward Maggie senior guard Elizabeth Ditch.

Wenstrup, junior guard Rayna Smith.

Goals: Guilfoyle said he wants to work Newcomers expected to contribute: hard in every practice and be competitive “They are all newcomers to me,” Sloop in every game. said.

Class 5, District 5: Hazelwood West, Goals: Show up every day, work hard Incarnate Word Academy, Parkway Cen- every day, continue to improve throughtral, Parkway North, Pattonville, Ritenour. out the season, become the best basketball Quote: “My coaching staff and I are prog extremely excited about the season,” GuilClass 5, District 4: Lafayette, Parkway foyle said. “We have a young squad that is South, Summit, Eureka, Marquette, Parkwilling to learn. They work very hard and way West.

Quote: “I’m glad to be back home in St. continue to grow on and off the court.”

Louis. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work at Parkway West, a school that Parkway North 2009-2010 record: Finished 16-13, won was our biggest rival when I played and district and lost in sectionals to Fort Zum- coached at Lafayette,” Sloop said.

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West Newsmagazine year in review

By SUE HORNOF

As West Newsmagazine wraps up another year of publication, it seems appropriate to pause for a look back at the stories that shaped West County in 2010. Delivered to readers as news and feature stories, sports recaps and previews and personality profiles, the collective content of the paper is meant to inform, entertain and enlighten.

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Business and development traffic congestion would create at least 500 In May, West County citizens weighed in at local “visioning sessions,” giving their opinions for the revitalization of a 5-mile stretch of Manchester Road. The sessions were part of the Manchester Road Great Streets Initiative, an East-West Gateway Council of Governments demonstration project involving the cities of Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, and Winchester that aims to trigger the communities’ economies by centering them around interesting, attractive and lively streets.

On June 22, ground was broken for the $64 million Page-Olive Connector, a 2.5-mile project funded by $20 million in federal stimulus funds and $5 million each from Chesterfield and Maryland Heights.

construction jobs, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley said.

The WNM Nov. 3 cover story explored the local impact of the $787 billion federal stimulus program, which is funding roughly $21 million for the reconstruction of the northern stretch of Hwy. 141 and creating about 1,300 jobs. Otherwise, federal money for shovel-ready projects and job creation in West County was minimal, according to local city officials.

April, and on Aug. 24, Nations announced his resignation as Chesterfield’s mayor and decision to join Metro as its president and CEO. Chesterfield Councilmember Barry Flachsbart (ward 1) was named president pro-tem of the Chesterfield City Council.

In an interview with WNM, Flachsbart said he was considering a run for mayor.

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On a state level, Proposition C, a measure exempting Missouri from certain aspects of President Obama’s health care bill, was a hot topic. WNM in April featured an interview with Mo. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, who had announced his intention to sue the federal government over its enactment of the health care plan and told a WNM reporter, “People are losing their freedom and feel like they’re losing their country.” The July 21 cover story probed the issue, featuring interviews with Mo. Sen. Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield), who sponsored the measure; Annette Read, “I Heard the People Say” organizer; and a West County physician. After Proposition C passed in the Aug. 3 primary, Cunningham told WNM, “I think we’ve started a tide that will not be stopped.”

Proposition B, a measure to amend regulation of Missouri dog breeders, drew strong reaction from both sides of the issue, as documented in the Sept. 1 cover story featuring interviews with officials of the Humane Society of Missouri, Humane Society of the U.S., Missouri Farm Bureau, and Missourians for Animal Care. Some said the measure, which ultimately passed, was needed to prevent animal cruelty in Missouri puppy mills; others said it was a political move with a hidden agenda to promote vegetarianism and end pet ownership.

radio host, Fox News Channel personality and conservative political commentator, appeared in St. Louis in February and told WNM, “Say what you mean and mean what you say. Don’t worry about the political ramifications. Worry about the truth.”

U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond talked about his impending retirement, endorsed Congressman Roy Blunt as his replacement, praised President Obama for continuing U.S. military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and blasted the president’s administration for its handling of U.S. intelligence, finances and health care.

Bill O’Reilly discussed early influences on his illustrious broadcasting career and the success of “The O’Reilly Factor” and previewed the “Bold and Fresh Tour” he and Glenn Beck brought to the Chaifetz Arena in June.

U.S. Congressman Todd Akin (R-MO), of Chesterfield, during his campaign for re-election talked to WNM about the challenges of pursuing a conservative agenda in a liberal Capitol and said, “The White House has declared war on the business community, and they wonder why the economy won’t recover.”

Republican Congressman Roy Blunt during his successful campaign for U.S. Senate shared his thoughts on the Tea Party, government bailouts, immigration law, national security, and Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, his political opponent.

Regarding the Nov. 3 election, Blunt said, “This is a critical time. The question in this race is whether people are bigger than the government or the government is bigger than the people.”

Personality profiles Bill Corrigan and St. Louis County Several notable personalities granted Executive Charlie Dooley, neck-and-neck interviews to West Newsmagazine in 2010: in the race for county executive, in SepRussell Bliss discussed the environmen- tember explained their respective visions tal disasters in Times Beach and Wildwood for St. Louis County and expressed their and explained how public perception of criticisms of one another. his role as waste hauler has affected him personally.

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• The 1850s marked the beginning of the greeting card publishing industry. In the early 1900s, Hallmark and American Greetings were founded and would become two of the largest greeting card companies in the country and world.

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• Musical cards came next. Open a card and hear it sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Recordable cards allow senders to record their own audio message and have the receiver hear it with the press of a button.

• For added convenience, greeting cards with pre-paid postage were created, eliminating the need to go to buy stamps.

• The latest greeting card technology includes holiday Webcam greetings – cards that use what is known as augmented reality, allowing the card to come to life with animation and sounds when held in front of a computer Webcam.

• Roughly half of all greeting cards sent annually are holiday cards.

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Sports In addition to running pre-season high school sports season previews, recaps of athletic events and features on area athletes, West Newsmagazine in 2010 featured interviews with several professional sports figures: David Freese, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and Lafayette High School graduate, discussed the thrill of playing for his hometown team and the repercussions of his drunk driving arrest, which he said was “an embarrassing and humiliating experience.”

Cam Janssen, St. Louis Blues rightwinger and Eureka native, reminisced on his rise to the NHL and said that this season, “there is no reason (the Blues) shouldn’t make the playoffs.”

Whitey Herzog, days before his July 25 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, commented on his election to Cooperstown, his admiration for George Steinbrenner, his former players, and “Whiteyball.”

James Laurainitis, St. Louis Rams linebacker, took time this season to tell WNM about the team’s ups and downs, dealing with the physical challenges of playing football, and growing up as the son of a professional wrestler.

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as the reason the need to correct an error in the 2009 rate caused by inaccurate assessment information.

The school story that provoked the strongest response from readers was a report in October about Parkway and Rockwood School Districts phasing out spelling tests in their elementary schools.

Community Coverage of community events bore testament to the fact that West County pulsed with activity in 2010.

Creve Coeur Days, an annual festival that raises funds for charitable endeavors, took place in May; in June, the annual Ballwin Days festival was held in Vlasis Park; Manchester Homecoming was in TJ Oshie, nine days before a Nov. 10 superintendent and goals for the district.

September, as was the St. Louis Home ankle injury placed him indefinitely on the In April, Parkway Superintendent Robert Fires BBQ Bash, which drew a crowd of St. Louis Blues injured reserve list, talked Malito after six years at the district’s helm more than 30,000 to the Wildwood Town about achieving his dream of playing in announced his plans to retire at the end Center, and Eureka Days, which this year the NHL, his work ethic and his celebrity of the school year. In July, the Parkway honored hometown heroes. status among local hockey fans.

School Board selected Don Senti to serve Most every area municipality hosted as interim superintendent during the dis- a Fourth of July celebration; there were Schools trict’s search for Malito’s replacement. In summer concert series in the city parks, 2010 brought significant changes to the August, WNM featured an interview with Halloween festivities and holiday celebraParkway and Rockwood School Districts.

Senti, providing readers with a glimpse tions galore. In fact, there were so many In February, Rockwood officials selected into his past and his comments on his goals things going on in West County that the community events calendar spilled to the Bruce Borchers to replace retiring Super- for Parkway’s future. intendent Craig Larson. In August, WNM In September, Parkway and Rockwood newsmagazinenetwork.com Web site every ran an extensive interview with Borchers approved tax rate increases for the 2010- issue. West Newsmagazine was proud to regarding his background, challenges as 2011 school year, with both districts citing sponsor many of these events.

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cross and Star of David hanging in the same home used to be a rarity. Twenty years ago, more adults stayed within the religion in which they were raised and shared their lives with those of similar beliefs. Today, interfaith marriages are on the rise and the American household has shifted, altering traditions, how children are raised, and how and which holidays are celebrated.

According to Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life, the rate of interfaith marriage more than doubled between 1980 and 2008, sparking both support and debate.

“Fifty years ago, Protestants and Catholics wouldn’t marry one another,” Dr. Michael Lindsay, sociologist from Rice University, said. “Today, there is no division, and interfaith relationship opportunities have exploded over the last 20 to 30 years.”

Lindsay said more tolerance has developed.

“People are looking for compatibility on a range of issues, but religion is no longer a defining characteristic, which can be problematic,” Lindsay said. “It could generate a great deal of religious tolerance so people are more likely to be accepting of other traditions because relatives or loved ones are part of those traditions. It could also create a watering down of religious orthodoxy or commitment. It could create more tolerance but also lead to the diminution of distinctiveness of religions, which is a real threat to organized religion because it requires that to hold it together.”

Rabbi Carni Shalom Rose, from Congregation B’nai Amoona in Creve Coeur, said the Conservative Jewish movement does not permit its rabbis to perform interfaith marriage ceremonies.

“Sticking to a single religion is much easier in terms of working with children and making it clear to children about values,” Rose said.

“Many people who live in America today, particularly y o u n g couples, say, ‘We’ll cross

that road when we get there,’ which is perilous and foolhardy. The issues have to be talked about in advance, and you can’t prepare for all of it, but you can surely begin the conversation about religious values and what the values are you want to live by together as a family.”

Rose said America’s landscape has changed, which is in some ways a blessing.

“Adding onto your own culture and identity is beautiful; hyphens are what make American great,” Rose said. “But at some point, later generations will become so hyphenated that they’ll end up losing their uniqueness and distinction.

Then how do we go about creating that cultural mosaic?”

Rose said while he is unable to perform an interfaith marriage ceremony, it breaks his heart every time a couple asks him to sanctify their union.

“I say, ‘no,’ not because there’s no love or sanctity in that

A cross and Star of David hanging in the same home used to be a rarity. union – I certainly think there is,” Rose said. “I know far too many who are questing for love and never find it, but when they do, I think it’s God’s blessing every time.”

He said he tries to welcome each couple and is happy to counsel them, even if he cannot marry them. He said there are a number of Reform rabbis in the St. Louis Jewish community who are willing to perform interfaith marriages.

“First and foremost, I believe every couple that gets married in some ways is an intermarriage,” Rose said. “Therefore when people walk into a marriage, no matter how many faiths, a lot of conversation needs to happen. It’s about intimacy, finance, and family; not what you create but the family you come from.

“As Jews, we see ourselves as an evolutionary movement constantly balancing past tradition and future innovation, so at some point we may in fact turn and move in that direction and be more involved in interfaith marriages,

but at this point, we’re not there yet.”

Rev. Dr. Christopher Keating, of Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church in Wildwood, said he often performs interfaith ceremonies, and while they present added challenges, plenty of couples remain strong in their own religion while having a healthy, happy relationship.

“I know several people who have strong religious commitments to their religious traditions and are married to persons of differing traditions,” Keating said. “It takes work, especially when children are involved, but many do find ways to remain committed to both traditions.”

Another Pew poll found that many Americans are engaging in multiple religious practices and even attending multiple organized religious services, suggesting there is a strong link between said mixes and in interfaith marriage.

“I think it reflects the growing diversity of our world and the religious pluralism of society in general,” Keating said. “As people move around the world and across the country, they meet and sometimes fall in love with someone they would not have otherwise met.”

Since Woodlawn Chapel is open to performing interfaith marriages, Keating said the church has acquired more members, bringing in people from other places of worship that might not be as accepting.

Rev. Greg Weeks, of United Methodist Church in Manchester, said he respects marriages with multiple faiths and encourages open-mindedness.

“While we hold onto and are a witness to our faith, part of that witness is respect of other traditions,” Weeks said.

Lindsay said with other religions, such as Hinduism or Mormonism, interfaith relationships are significantly less tolerated, with strong efforts to maintain a form of orthodoxy.

Regardless of religion, Weeks said one of the most important things a couple can do is talk and then talk some more and use one’s religion as a way to get to know them better.

“While the growth in multi-faith relationships can create divisions and problems … it also suggests new possibilities for how our society might come together,” Lindsay said. “Faith can draw barriers, but it can also open up possibilities for dialogue and for building connections with people.”

An inside look at interfaith relationships For real-world perspectives on the ins and outs of interfaith relationAs the children got older, Valerie felt more of a connection with Judaships, West Newsmagazine visited with three local interfaith couples, at ism. Working in Jewish education at the Saul Mirowitz Day School, she different stages of life. knew quite a bit about the faith.

“I wanted our family to have the same religion, and I tried to act the righteous way, but I didn’t believe everything,” Valerie said. “I thought Valerie and Paul I could worship Judaism and go to church with my family, and it would Valerie and Paul Toskin grew up in Catholic families and decided be okay, but it wasn’t.” to raise their children, Sammy, now 9, and Matty, now 12, as CathoKnowing she would become a Reform Jew, Valerie approached the lics. Both children were baptized as infants, and the family attended rabbi at Congregation Shaare Emeth Congregation to learn more about church regularly. the Jewish faith; soon after, she converted.

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“It has kind of opened up my own knowledge – or my own learning about another part of my own religion,” Paul said.

“Whereas, I’m usually focused on the New Testament, here I was getting a chance to deal with the roots of the religion.”

From the beginning, Paul went to the synagogue with Valerie.

“It was a journey for him too, but when he understood it was my place and saw my response to the prayers, he said, ‘Go for it,’” Valerie said. “Because we already knew this was the same God and were very educated in it, it didn’t seem to be as big of a deal. We were already married, already bonded, and were a good couple.”

A year after converting, Valerie said she feels she was born into the Jewish religion.

“I don’t feel I’m a Jew by choice,” Valerie said. “I feel that I was always Jewish. I think that God appeals to everyone in different ways.”

Crosses and mezuzahs both hang in the Toskins’ home; a Bible and siddur are placed side by side on the living room bookshelf.

The couple married on Dec. 24, and during the holidays, they decorate their house with a Christmas tree – which they call an anniversary tree – with ornaments

representing the year’s steppingstones.

When Sukkot comes around, the family builds a sukkah and later transforms it into a Halloween decoration.

“I don’t participate in putting the tree up anymore,” Valerie said. “For Easter, I make a big meal, but I don’t feel that the holiday is my salvation day.”

Valerie said her children know they have a choice regarding religion.

“We always told the children they had to have a relationship with God in one way or another,” Valerie said. “Matty has found that she feels more comfortable in a temple than church, while Sammy still says he believes in Jesus. … Everybody has their own interpretation of God no matter what, and I want my children to be truthful to themselves and realize they can change their mind in life.”

Valerie said her mother was so supportive of her conversion that she bought the family their first mezuzah.

She wants new interfaith couples to know their relationships can work.

“Don’t look at the wedding and the day of celebration, but look at the life and the marriage you’re going to start,” Valerie said. “Make sure you’ve talked about all the things you’ve wanted to do with the kids.

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Goldstein said his sister is in a mixed things, and when they are faced with them, they don’t know what to do with it. We dis- marriage, and his family was accepting of cussed all of this and are trying to find the her relationship.

“Although I don’t think Tracy’s family best place for us.” would ever come out and say anything, I have to be careful of what I say,” GoldTracy and David stein said. “I believe Jesus existed, but I Tracy Entwistly, a practicing Pentecostal, don’t worship him. I’m just saying – we never met a Jewish person before roughly a think differently. But if you’re happy with year and a half ago meeting her boyfriend, the person, and they treat you well, then it shouldn’t be a problem.”

David Goldstein, on a dating Web site.

This year is the couple’s first Christmas “I only saw him as a friend, but about six months ago, I realized I was in love with and was their first Hanukkah together.

“I don’t know how much I’m going to him, too, and I wanted to make this work,” get into singing and praising and all that,” Entwistly said.

The couple realized their differing reli- Goldstein said.

Entwistly said it is important to her to gious views could present challenges but were willing to give the relationship their celebrate Christmas traditions with her family. best shot.

“Of course, I’m going to want David “We put all our feelings out there in the beginning so there wouldn’t be any sur- present,” Entwistly said. “I just hope for prises or hurt feelings later on,” Entwistly him it’s not going to be completely uncomsaid. “We’re both rooted in our faith. I fortable.” don’t know if that’s such a disadvantage, Entwistly said if they decide to get marbut rather a challenge, but I like being ried, they likely would have a rabbi and a introduced to a new culture.” preacher perform the ceremony. She said Acceptance by family and friends is one she would have her children baptized but hurdle. try to instill both religions in the family.

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Goldstein said raising a child with two religions could be confusing.

“You can’t tell them to be one way and the other way, too,” he said. “That would probably just make them an atheist. I think the best way is to wait and have the child decide when they are probably around 12 or 13.”

Entwistly said conversion is not an option but stressed the importance of communication and respect with any relationship.

“Of course, I always wanted a good, Christian man – I’ll be honest,” Entwistly said. “And in a perfect world, I would have been Jewish for David. Your religion is a very personal walk, but if you can talk about your fears and concerns, you can come up with a result. I fell in love with my best friend, and I respect his religious beliefs. David and I both acknowledge and respect each other, and we make each other laugh and smile. It’s a very beautiful relationship.”

Marie and Tom Marie Fischer once was an Orthodox Jew married to an Orthodox rabbi’s son but has since transitioned to Conservative Judaism.

“I went through a divorce and started questioning a lot of things,” Fischer said.

“When you go through a lot of issues and fair-weather friends while you were married, all of a sudden it makes you question a lot of people and their motives and religious values. I still believe in God, in spirituality, but I thought, ‘Do I want to be a part of this?’”

Fischer was raised Christian but about 16 years ago, she converted.

“Judaism was just something I was interested in since I was very young,” Fischer said. “I was in a very Jewish environment growing up, so to me, it’s just natural.”

Before meeting her boyfriend Tom Wyrick, who is agnostic, she did not think she could be in an interfaith relationship.

“I used to be one of those people that was very anti-interfaith,” Fischer said. “I thought it would destroy Judaism and break the chain, but it really just depends on how strong the person is. You can still be strong in your faith and be open in a relationship with someone else.”

Fischer said she knew from the beginning her and Wyrick’s religious viewpoints would hardly be a clash.

“He doesn’t care; he’s very laid-back and relaxed,” Fischer said. “He’s not going to impose his viewpoints on other people, and he doesn’t like people imposing their viewpoints on him.”

Wyrick said he could see where there would be more conflict if the people

Matty (left) and Sammy.

involved were in a stronger faith that tries to bring other people into its religion.

“In my case, if you’re atheist or agnostic, I don’t see why it would make that much of a difference – as long as you’re openminded enough to have your own beliefs without the other person interfering,” Wyrick said.

Fischer’s children, ages 3 and 8, are being raised Jewish. Wyrick has an 8-yearold daughter from a previous marriage who Wyrick’s mother is raising Catholic.

“It gives my kids a better viewpoint than an only Jewish world,” Fischer said. “My son goes to an only Jewish school, so he doesn’t know anything else. He’s never gone to school where they celebrated Christmas or even Halloween. I have to explain to my 3-year-old why we don’t do Christmas. So it gives them a little more of an open mind instead of a very closed off world.”

Fischer said Wyrick’s daughter notices the Jewish activities and traditions in which her children take part and wants to participate.

The family occasionally celebrates Jewish holidays together.

“We all just went to Shabbat together, but when it came to services, Tom stayed outside,” Fischer said. “He went to a meal and did everything else.”

She and Wyrick have starting looking into having a commitment ceremony in the upcoming year. Fischer said she knows of a few Reform rabbis who are open to interfaith ceremonies.

Fischer said for the most part, family and friends are supportive of their relationship.

“My mom’s probably not too happy that I’ve gotten away from the Catholic Church and is probably always wishing I would go back,” Wyrick said.

In the end, Fischer said, no one has all the answers for religion.

“We don’t know whose way is perfect and whose is not. Life is too short of a time to argue and have division,” she said.

“What goes on between two people is really nobody else’s business, and if you find true love, it doesn’t matter as long as you get along.”

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The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Gardenland Express, the Garden’s annual holiday flower and train show, runs through Jan. 2.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom, a drive-through holiday light display with animated scenes, special effects and millions of shimmering lights, is open from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday through Sun., Jan. 2 at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Resort in Eureka. For details and admission fees, call 938-5925.

• • • The annual Anheuser-Busch holiday light display is from 6 p.m. to midnight through Sun., Jan. 2 at the brewery.

Visitors view the display from their vehicles by accessing Busch Place from Arsenal Street and turning on Pestalozzi.

A free brewery tour is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 17 and includes a scenic view of the lights. Visit anheuserbusch.com.

• • • A Holiday Wreath Auction featuring unique creations by area floral designers is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) through Jan. 2 at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Ridgway Visitor Center. The Garden is closed on Dec. 25. Call (314) 577-5100 or visit mobot.org.

• • • “Gardenland Express,” a holiday flower and train show, is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sun., Jan. 2 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. (The Garden closes at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and is closed on Christmas Day.) Admission is $5 for those age 3 and older, in addition to regular Garden admission. Call (314) 577-5100 or visit mobot.org.

• • • The Men’s Club at Living Word Church holds its annual

Christmas tree lot from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends at the church (17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood). Visit livingwordumc.org.

• • • The Chesterfield Lions Club presents its 45th annual Christmas tree lot from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Sun., Dec. 19 at Four Seasons Shopping Center on Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. Proceeds benefit various needy local organizations. Call Lion Elmer Weinrich at (314) 3894758.

• • • U.S. Bank Wild Lights is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly from Dec. 17-23 and Dec. 26-30 at the Saint Louis Zoo. Enjoy colorful lights and seasonal sounds, and check out gifts for sale at the Holiday Zootique. Admission is $5 per person/$4 for Zoo Friends members/free for kids younger than age 2. Advance tickets can be purchased at stlzoo.org/wildlights. Call (314) 781-0900.

• • • The Wildwood-based Missouri Ballet Theater performs “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 17, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 18, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 19 at the Edison Theatre. The group partners with Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis and will have a Variety child as a guest performer. Ornaments for a Christmas tree benefiting Variety can be purchased at missouriballettheatre.com. Tickets are $25 for children and students, $28 for seniors and $38 for adults. Call (314) 935-6543.

• • • An Elves Workshop is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat.,

Dec. 18 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids aged 4-9 have fun making and wrapping gifts for loved ones.

The cost is $25 per person. Call 207-2357 or visit ballwin. mo.us.

• • • The seventh annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party, the official tea party for “The Nutcracker” at the Touhill, is at 11:30 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 18 and Sun., Dec. 19 before the matinee performance of the Saint Louis Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” A luncheon with sweets, the characters of the show, autograph and photo opportunities are featured.

Standard tickets are $28 for children and $38 for adults; VIP tickets are $35 for children and $45 for adults. Visit stlouisballet.org or call 537-1998 for reservations.

• • • Caston Ballet and students of Caston’s Ballet Academie & McKinley CLA Dancers present “The Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 18 and at 2 p.m. on Sun., Dec 19 at CBC High School. The abridged version of the classical ballet is narrated and performed in about an hour.

Tickets are $15 for children and $20 for adults. Call Jackie Krakos at (314) 378-6433.

• • • Santa Claus visits the Trevisano Teddy Bear Christmas Land from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 18 at 9211 Laurel Hill Drive, Crestwood. The light show is open nightly from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and features thousands of lights, more than 100 teddy bears and Christmas music.

Proceeds benefit the St. Patrick Center’s efforts to build change in the lives of homeless and poor members of the community. For details, visit stpatrickcenter.org.

• • • “A Charlie Brown Christmas” performance featuring students of Midwest Music Conservatory and John Paul II Prep School is at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 18 at Midwest Music Conservatory in Clarkson Valley. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food items for Circle Of Concern. Call 527-5558.

• • • The Messiah Project, a Christian fine arts ministry from Springfield, Mo., and the Harvest Bible Chapel St. Louis present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at 10:30 a.m. on Sun., Dec. 19 at the Chesterfield Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center (16625 Swingley Ridge Road). Call 394-4444.

• • • Chesterfield Arts presents the Alexandra Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 19 at

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Nearly 500 guests were on hand on Nov. 13 for the seventh annual Clarkson Eyecare Foundation Bright Future Gala.

The event raised more than $100,000 for the Ellisvillebased Clarkson Eyecare Foundation’s programs, including free vision clinics, InfantSEE, EyeGeneration, mission trips to the Dominican Republic in conjunction with the Pujols Family Foundation, Vision USA, “Season for Sight,” and LASIK for the physically challenged.

Dr. Henry Allhoff received the 2010 Bright Future Visionary Award for his work with helping patients receive eye care with the institution of the Clarkson Eyecare Foundation Vision Clinic at Our Lady of Perpetual Help food pantry. David Kincade received the Outstanding Service Award for his continuous support of the Foundation’s mission and donated time.

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McIntyre, St. Louis Community CollegeWildwood; and Rene Sackett, Healing Hands Wellness Therapies.

Winners will be announced and awarded on Jan. 27 at the West County Chamber of Commerce Gala.

• • • The QUEST High Performing Hospitals collaborative has named St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield a top performer for providing high quality, safe and costeffective patient care in the second year of a voluntary, three-year nationwide hospital

performance improvement initiative. The QUEST initiative includes for than 200 not-for-profit hospitals in the U.S.

MEETINGS & NETWORKING The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a First Friday Coffee Club from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Fri., Jan. 7 at John F. Kennedy High School (500 Woodsmill Road in Manchester). To register, call 230-9900 or visit westcountychamber.com

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Ellisville McDonald’s plans progress

By TED DIXON JR. The design and signage of a McDonald’s fast food restaurant in Ellisville were among the topics discussed at the city’s Dec. 1 Architectural Review Board meeting.

The Ellisville City Council in November gave the official go-ahead for the restaurant, currently located at the southwest portion of Manchester and Clarkson Roads, to move across the street to 15901 Manchester Road, which essentially is the northwest corner of that intersection.

Officials from McDonald’s sounded optimistic about when the new store would open.

“We’re targeting sometime mid-next year,” Dan Gross, McDonald’s construction manager, said. “It is going to be a contemporary building like the ones you see in the area.”

Robert Polk, an engineer with Farnsworth Group, Inc., the architectural/engineering firm with which McDonald’s has contracted, told the board that the new restaurant’s design would feature brick accents, stacked cultured stone and striped metal awnings.

Gross said McDonald’s agreed to raising the top of the parapet from 18 feet to 20 feet. There were some additional recommendations that were agreed to as well.

Ellisville City Manager Kevin Bookout said two monument signs will be placed on the site – one at the southwest entrance and another at the northeast corner. There also is a proposed “water feature” artwork to be placed on the premises that would include both the lettering “City of Ellisville” and the famous McDonald’s “M,” or “golden arches.” Bookout said the two entities have planned additional discussions to work out that aspect of the project.

It was determined also that installing landscape plantings within the median of Clarkson Road no longer would be a recommendation of the city.

Bookout said the restaurant will be approximately 4,500 square feet in size.

The plan calls for 40 parking spaces, a sidewalk along the west side of the drivethrough lane that will make it easier for customers to get to the parking lot, and pedestrian access on the north side of the facility.

A soldier’s song U.S. Marine Corps Col. T. Shane Tomko (aka “Rhino”) on Dec. 1 stopped at Midwest Music Conservatory in Clarkson Valley to record an inspirational song that he wrote, utilizing a piano and strong singing voice.

“The song is called, ‘Sail Away – A war fighter’s Pictured (from left) are Robert Fulstone, USO of Missouri thoughts,’” Tomko said. co-chair of the development committee and advisory board “As a group, we tend not member; Ed Throop, USO of Missouri board member and to talk too much. … After co-chair of the development committee; Tomko, and his 9/11, we sailed off; we wife Liza Tomko. didn’t know where we’d be going. All we knew is we had been attacked, and I worked on the song through and through, but I always felt something was missing from the song.”

Tomko talked of his experience of nearly losing a fellow wounded soldier, which gave him the inspiration to complete the song.

“I tried to capture all of that in this song, and with the thought of what we go through, the song is now complete,” Tomko said.

R.J. Gonser, Tomko’s agent from Creative Artists Agency, said the first step is to get a quality recording of the song and figure out how to market it to the masses with the approval of established recording artists. Money raised from song sales will benefit the USO. Gonser said the idea started with the efforts of former St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger and radio personality Dave Glover, both of whom have been consistent supporters of the USO and its mission.

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• • • The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus presents “Traditions: From Ancient to Modern” at 3 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 19 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2650 Miami Street in South St. Louis). The program compares ancient and modern arrangements of Latin, English and German carols and features two world premieres. Tickets are $10 for students and $35 for general admission. To purchase tickets, visit chamberchorus.org or call Linda Ryder at 458-4343.

• • • A musical celebration is at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 19 at Living Word Church (17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood). A full musical drama based on the Golden Days of radio featuring the Living Word Drama Troupe, Worship Choir, Praise Hymn Adult Ensemble, Voce Dei Youth Ensemble, Orchestra and Jazz Band is featured. Invite a friend and enjoy the sounds of Christmas at Living Word; all ages are welcome, and free childcare is provided for children aged 3 and younger. Admission is free. Visit livingwordumc. org.

• • • The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra performs its annual Christmas Candlelight Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 21 at Powell Symphony Hall. Tickets range from $20 to $70, and are available at the Powell Hall ticket office, by phone at (314) 534-1700 and at bachsociety.org.

• • • Christmas Eve worship services are at 5 p.m. (family-friendly service) and at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. (traditional candlelight services) on Fri., Dec. 24 at Living Word Church (17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood). All are welcome; childcare is available for those aged 3 and younger at the 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. services. Visit livingwordumc.org.

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Enjoy the holidays stress-free

By SARAH WILSON The holidays are an exciting time to cherish with the people who mean the most – the family. However oftentimes, holidays mean more than only smiles, adding pressure and overwhelming stress to a seemingly relaxing occasion. There is something people can do, though, in order to feel like they have a tighter grip on the holidays.

Alice Goldstein, certified professional life coach from Off the Couch Coaching in West County, offers some helpful tips to survive the holiday tumult. For four years, Goldstein has served as a personal growth coach, helping people get through their issues effectively in a brief amount of time. A licensed, professional counselor with a master’s degree in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, she worked for more than 20 years as a counselor.

During holiday chaos, she advises families to take three breaths and enjoy the moment.

“In the past my idea of holiday survival meant holding my breath and gritting my teeth from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, hoping no one in the family would overly offend one another,” Goldstein said.

Then she said she learned to let go of things she could not control.

“I went from enduring the holidays to truly thinking my family puts the fun into dysfunctional,” Goldstein said.

“When you can accept that family members who irritate you today will most likely irritate you on a holiday, you can set a goal to let the irritation bounce off you for the day.”

Goldstein said oftentimes, people ruin the holidays for

themselves because they think this year will go perfectly.

“I am not advocating becoming a pessimist, but rather accepting people the way they are and not how I want them to be,” Goldstein said. “If we realize stuff happens and that people will often act like they usually do, we can relax and enjoy the inevitable emotional roller coaster that happens when extended family members get together.”

Goldstein said an easy way to change the atmosphere at a family gathering is to be prepared ahead of time and think about the people who will be there and some questions to ask each person in order to get to know them better.

“Ask about favorite vacations, favorite teachers or favorite embarrassing moments,” Goldstein said. “Sometimes it takes getting to know our family members better in order to enjoy them more. Find one thing that you can admire about each person and let them know it.”

Getting the children and adults together to play games is a great way to put some fun into family gatherings. “Steal the Bacon” or “Freeze Tag” are excellent ideas and can get anyone laughing. The same goes for card games, such as “Spoons” or “Baloney.”

“Playing with play dough and coming up with crazy sculptures can be a way to see your relatives’ creative sides,” Goldstein said. “At first I felt a little disloyal about using strategies to get through family gatherings. But what

I found was enlightening. The more I planned ahead the less I would get hooked into old dysfunctional patterns of relating to my family. The less I got hooked, the more I enjoyed being around my family, and surprise – the more they enjoyed being around me.”

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By SARAH WILSON Laura Greenfield, fitness instructor at catch up with them, and they’re getting St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, said it is diabetes, heart disease and arthritis.”

Greenfield said by moving more and very typical to get a large influx of people signing up for fitness clubs after the new losing a little weight, people will not year. However by March of each year, the only improve their cholesterol, diabetes number is back to where it was before the and blood pressure numbers – they will holidays, with people already having lost improve their quality of life.

If someone has not exercised in awhile, that early-year motivation.

“The main thing I can say is to continue Greenfield said, he or she should start to go and to challenge yourself and find with realistic goals.

“Don’t come in here and expect to run something that’s fun to keep yourself a marathon in three months,” Greenfield from quitting,” Greenfield said.

She said people start coming for a said. “It’s not going to happen, and you’re going to frustrate yourself. You can’t number of reasons.

“Some of them say they want to lose make up for all those years of not moving weight or lose x number of pounds; in a month.”

A good goal to start out with is to try 30 they have a goal in mind and know how much they want to lose,” Greenfield said. minutes of moderate to moderately intense “Sometimes, their doctor has been telling activity. Greenfield said she understands them to do something for awhile and they taking that first step can be hard, because are finally deciding to do it. Other times, oftentimes, many activities that help get for these boomers, all of their years of people into shape, such as running, can be

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“That’s how I ended up doing what I do,” Greenfield said. “I tried to make myself run on the treadmill, and I was bored to death.”

An exercise class was going on in the next room.

She decided to try it, ended up loving it, and six months later became a fitness instructor herself.

“When you walk into a group exercise, you’re then part of a whole group,” Greenfield said. “There is always someone there who is constantly motivating you, and it’s a lot easier to quit when you’re by yourself.”

She also tries to teach people not to compare themselves to others.

“This is about your personal best,” Greenfield said. “Focus on yourself and what you can do, and you’ll get a lot less frustrated.”

Exercise, however, is not the only part of the answer. Greenfield said she tells people to think of fitness as a three-legged stool. The cardio portion is important for calories and fat burning, which also provides heart and lung benefits. Strength and resistance training is important to help build muscle, and then there is eating right and maintaining a good diet – all of which contribute to a package deal.

“If you think of taking away one of the legs of the stool, the stool will fall, so you won’t get the full benefit,” Greenfield said.

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“It really helps them get a perspective on what and how they’re eating,” McAllister said. “As a nation, we tend to not eat enough fruits and vegetables and have trouble with portion control. This will give them a better picture.”

McAllister said she always is trying to emphasize to her patients that weight loss is not a quick fix.

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An educational program featuring a live eagle is part of the Eagle Days event on Jan. 15 and 16.

ART “Countenances,” an exhibit by sculptor Adam Long, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BENEFITS The Marquette Key Club hosts a Chili Cook-off at 1 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 18 at Marquette High. Admission is $10 per person, and proceeds will benefit the MHS Key Club and local charities. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information or tickets, e-mail Alex Nelle at nellealex@ rockwood.k12.mo.us.

• • • The St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association hosts a trivia night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Sat., Jan. 22 at Dave Mungenast Lexus (13700 Manchester Road in Ballwin). The evening includes 10 rounds of trivia, an auction, attendance prizes and complimentary beer,

wine, soda and snacks. The cost is $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight, with proceeds benefitting the St. Louis LDA’s Early Childhood Outreach Program. Visit ldastl.org/trivia to register or call (314) 966-3088.

• • • The sophomore class of Lafayette High School hosts a trivia night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Sat., Jan. 29 at in the school commons (17050 Clayton Road).

The cost is $20 per person with eight people per table. Funds support the class of 2013 graduation activities. The event is smokeand alcohol-free. Email thackmeyer@ sumner-group.com or maydayfamily@ sbcglobal.net for tickets.

• • • Chesterfield Arts presents the 12th annual “Art Feast,” a fundraising gala, at 6 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 5 at Kemp Auto Museum (16955 Chesterfield Airport Road). Cocktails, dinner, an auction and live performances are featured. In addition, the “Make Your Mark” mural project student leadership team demonstrates how they have designed a 550-foot mural for the community to paint on a Chesterfield Valley

FAMILY AND KIDS GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from Dec. 16 through March 24 (no meetings Dec. 23 or Dec. 30) at the Greentree Community Church (132 East Monroe in Kirkwood). The group is for people grieving the death of someone close, and each session includes a video seminar and discussion. For information and to register, call Diana at (314) 909-9197 or visit greentreechurch.com or griefshare.org.

• • • Friday Night Live for middle school students ages 11 to 14 is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11 and April 8 at The Lodge Des Peres. The event is $5 and includes activities, games, fitness classes and more. For details, visit thelodgedesperes.com.

• • • Eagle Days is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15 and Sun., Jan. 16 at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge (10950 Riverview Drive in St. Louis). Watch eagles fishing, riding ice floes, soaring overhead and roosting in trees. An educational program featuring a live eagle is repeated every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Visitors view eagles through spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers. A hands-on exhibit of local birds presented by St. Louis Audu-

bon, a full-size replica of an eagle’s next, Lewis and Clark living history demonstrations, children’s art and more are featured.

All activities are free. Visit confluencegreenway.org.

• • • Chesterfield Montessori School hosts an open house from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 22 at the school (1400 Ladue Road in Chesterfield). The school has enrollment from age 16 months through grade six. For more information, visit chesterfieldmontessori.org. *** The Lodge Des Peres hosts an Enchanted Ball from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 5 in The Lodge meeting rooms. Girls ages 3 to 10 can bring their father, grandfather, uncle or other Valentine for dinner, dancing, a photo opportunity and party favors.

A limited number of tickets go on sale Jan. 3 for $23 per person. For details, call (314) 835-6150 or visit desperesmo.org.

LIVE PERFORMANCES First Run Theatre presents “An Evening of One Acts” at 8 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 21 and Sat., Jan. 22 and at 2 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 23 at the Thomas Hunter Theater at DeSmet Jesuit High School (233 N. New Ballas Road in Creve Coeur). “Don’t Stop Believing” and “A Moment of Grace” are performed. General admission tickets are $10 and senior and student tickets are $8 in advance; tickets at the door are an additional $2. Discounts are available for group tickets purchased in advance. Call (314) 352-5114 or visit firstruntheatre.com.

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“Slasher,” through Dec. 18, Centene Center for Arts & Education “This Wonderful Life,” through Dec. 19, Dramatic License Theatre “The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller” celebrates its 25th Christmas anniversary tour in St. Louis on Dec. 18 at The Fox Theatre.

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“Over the Tavern,” through Dec. 26, Loretto-Hilton Center Saint Louis Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 17-23, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 18-21, Heagney Theatre at Nerinx Hall “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” Dec. 21-29, The Fox Theatre “The Fall of Heaven,” Jan. 5-30, LorettoHilton Center Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” Jan. 7-9, The Fox Theatre Circus Flora’s “The Floating Palace,” Jan. 8-9, Powell Symphony Hall “Cirque Du Soleil: Dralion,” Jan. 19-23, “This Wonderful Life” plays through Dec. 19 at Chaifetz Arena Dramatic License Theatre.

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“I’ve always had a shaved ice machine, and I wanted to hungry crowd.”

The Randalls have been members of the be able to offer that product year-round, but that wasn’t realistic with a snow cone cart,” Freund said. “But by ASAP (Always Smoked Absolutely Perfect) moving indoors, we could offer full, year-round service in barbecue competition for five years. Barbecue is available for on-site catering; in the spring, a family-friendly environment.”

Freund and his wife, Linda, opened Mr. Harry’s Carni- it will make its way around West County.

Some of Mr. Harry’s’ customer favorval Foods in the summer and in November, Jim Randall and his wife, Mary, joined in on the fun by bringing in ites include baked –not fried – funnel cakes their mobile business, serving championship barbecue. (topped with powdered sugar and fruit top“One thing led to another, and we decided to combine our ping), Chili Pie (Fritos, homemade chili, Mr. Harry’s Carnival Food owners Jim Randall (left) and Harry Freund. businesses to sell specialty barbecue and the best shaved tamale and cheddar cheese), and Miss Mary’s ice in St. Louis,” Freund said. warm peach cobbler with whipped cream. Made-from food together, and that’s part of what this experience is Mr. Harry’s barbecue trailer consists of a 24-foot kitchen scratch sides, such as potato salad, chunky applesauce and – to see people having a good time and enjoying a meal on wheels. Onboard, a 200-pound whole hog cooker corn pudding, complete the meal and are made with only together.” allows for a pig roast anywhere in the city, with burgers top-quality ingredients.

Stepping into Mr. Harry’s, customers know immediately For shaved ice any time, Freund’s “Sno-2-Go” inven- they are not in a typical franchise; the family working and brats available as well. tion allows families to bring a snow cone anywhere. there makes the job seem like anything but work.

“Just put it in your freezer and take it out whenever you “We love what we do, and we don’t have to follow all Mr. Harry’s Carnival Foods want for that great carnival feel,” Freund said. these rules of a chain – we call the shots,” Freund said.

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Some of the most welcomed gifts are those you cook and bake.

Homemade gifts for most of us began as the tradition of baking and gifting cookies. While cookies still make a great gift, I encourage my culinary students to get creative and think outside the cookie box.

Bake tea breads instead using seasonal flavors as pumpkin, cranberry or dates.

I’m a fan of cheese, gourmet mixes and sauces, so I build my gift making around them. Consider mixing up a spice rub for steaks, bottled in a decorative shaker or an old canning jar. Whatever you use to bottle, jar or wrap, remember to tie the item with a ribbon before tucking it in a basket or bag.

The following recipes are from my adult education culinary classes at St. Louis Community College. The Pumpkin Cranberry Bread recipe is from VeryBestBaking. com, which offers holiday cooks a variety of recipes to bake and gift. All are given as a holiday gift to readers with best wishes for a happy holiday season.

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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 cups granulated sugar 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 4 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange juice or water 1 cup sweetened dried, fresh or frozen cranberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pans.

Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Combine sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and juice in large mixer bowl; beat until just blended.

Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries.

Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes two loaves.

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Cranberry-Blue Cheese Ball 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into cubes 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 1 6-ounce bag sweetened dried cranberries Place cheddar cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.

Pulse until cheese is coarsely chopped.

Add remaining ingredients and process until well combined. Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap, gather up the corners of the plastic wrap and form into a ball. Refrigerate overnight.

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1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste Whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste. Pour into gift-size jars. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

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PLUMBING

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Fully stocked trucks for expedient repair Quality plumbing repairs Fair • Honest • Reliable Reasonable rates • Licensed Satisfaction Guaranteed Specialists in OLD HOME repair.

T O N Y L AM A R T I N A PLUMBING COMPANY 965-9377 INC. “We want to be your family plumber”

R. Kinder

Master Carpenter #1557

(636) 391-5880

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• Professional Painters, Drywall Hangers & Tapers

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The Cleaning Agents, LLC

“We’re Tough On Grime”

1279 Hwy 100 • Wildwood, MO 63069 (636) 451-5107 (Cell:(636) 485-7723) Residential • Commercial • New Construction

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Computer Service Serving St. louis & St. charles co www.stlpcguy.com

call Mike at 636-675-7641

Home Helpers is your #1 source affordable, dependable care by compassionate caregivers. ♥ Senior Adults ♥ Recuperative Care ♥ Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care ♥ Bathing/Personal Care ♥ Transportation ♥ Meal Preparation ♥ Housekeeping ♥ On Call 24/7 Insured/Bonded & Carefully Screened West County 636-391-0000

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Service at your home or office for: • PC problems or set-up • PC won't start or connect

•Spyware •Adware •Virus Removal •Hardware •Software Upgrades

$30 diagnostic charge only for first ½ hour Day, evening and weekend appointments available.

Electric computer Service & Support

for Small Business & individuals

computer Problems? computer Support Needs? computer Training Needs?

Website Needs or Questions?

Moving to a Mac? for Economical On demand Service and Support Since 1995

call 636-532-0859

Ask about our special offers for new customers!

Specializing in Home Offices and Small Businesses.

County Computer Consulting LLC, can support your computers and networks.

Call Ray for more information at 636-391-3853 or www. CCC-LLC.BIZ. COMPLETE COMPUTER SERVICES In-Home, Offices & Small Business

Affordable Expert PC Repair Only $55/Hour

Chambers Computers 15274 Manchester Rd. Ste 275 (New Ballwin & Manchester Rds.)

A preferred home care choice since 1987. College degreed professionals provide care/ companionship. Why accept less? Competitively priced options. Care managers and clinical staff available. Bonded & insured. AAA screened. Call Gretchen at StaffLink (314) 477-3434 www.Stafflinkusa.com

Automotive

I BUY RUNNING USED CARS Get More Money Than A Tax Deduction

Cash Paid On The Spot Call Sam 314-302-2008

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Counseling Services Erica Rosen-McGinnis, LMSW

Family Wellness Counseling, LC Providing affordable counseling services in Wildwood and Ladue. Free phone consultation. Day and evening appointments available. 314-338-3387

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Cleaning Service KEEPING IT CLEAN

We cut costs, not corners!

Flexible cleaning schedules, move-in/ move-out cleaning, residential & commercial cleans. Bonded, insured, screened employees. pet-friendly. Discounts for seniors and new customers! FREE Personalized estimates.

Call 314-852-9787

Lori's Cleaning Service Choose a cleaner who takes PRIDE in serving you and is grateful for the opportunity. Call Lori at

636-221-2357

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly Move in & Move Out

AFFORDABLE PRICING $10 OFF New Clients

Your Satisfaction is Our Goal Insured & Bonded Call 314-426-3838

John Franz Inc.

Fully Code Compliant Electrical Work that is Safe and Guaranteed Lighting & Design, Fans, Receptacles, GFCIs, Code Upgrades, Troubleshooting, Switches, Wiring and more.

Very Experienced, Clean, Reliable, Insured, Honest, Detailed & Prompt

FREE ESTIMATES (636)-256-8244

Many West County References The FAN Guy Trained & experienced tradesman available for light electrical services: new outlets/ switches, water heater repair, lighting/ fan installation & repairs. Fair, dependable & honest. Call Paul 636-734-8402

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Seasoned Firewood- Oak & Hickory. Sold in 4x8 stacks. Call for prices.

SEASONED FIREWOOD all split Oak and Hickory for sale. 4ft x 8ft x 18" length.

Free delivery! Call for pricing. (636)337-7758.

Thanks for looking!

SeASoNed Firewood All split 4x8 Stacked & Delivered FREE! $85 314-401-2060 314-210-0051

All Split Firewood For Sale 4ft x 8ft x 16in cut.

Delivered & stacked $85.

573-631-0291

Flooring KEN WOOd flOORiNG New quality Hardwood flooring & expert installation. Prefinish, sand & refinish existing floors. Over 20 years experience, fully insured, references. Laminate, tile & floating flooring available. Light carpentry.

6 month, 0% financing available. free estimates.

Call Ken at 636-675-5939 www.woodflooringstl.com

Flooring

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WOOd flOOR REfiNiSHiNG Add instant equity to your home Professional Floors of St. Louis 25 year old fully insured company serving entire metro community Sanding, refinishing, repairs, new installation, most manufacturers available.

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New Business Sales Specialist Wanted

JS Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 Plus Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates!

House Closings, Deck Repairs, Structural Repairs.

All Jobs Big or Small.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

Call James at 314-420-3562

CARPET REPAIRS.

Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates.

(314) 892-1003

Garage Services

State farm insurance

Base + Commission + Bonus Previous Sales Experience a definite plus.

Sale of all lines of insurance: Auto, Life, Home, Health contact Travis at 314-966-2591

Caregivers Wanted Experience with all aspects of home care. Must have good communication skills.

Work where you are appreciated!

Call 636-391-0000

WEST COUNTY

Handyman

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Proudly serving West County since 1980.

Springs, cables, electric openers. Door replacement. Evening & weekend service available.

Male/ Female

CNA & Caregivers Positions Available

CNA's with current license Caregivers with Experience Insured vehicle a must Call 636-225-2600

Call 636-388-9774

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Hauling

Home Improvement

J & J HAULING

WE HAUL IT ALL Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, appliances, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties, fencing, decks.

Garage & Basement Clean-up Neat, courteous, affordable rates.

Call: 636-379-8062 or email: jandjhaul@aol.com Skips Hauling & Recycling!

Located in Eureka. Appliances, furniture, debris, construction, rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! All type clean outs & hauling! Affordable, dependable and available! No conditions! 20 yrs. service.

Toll free 1-888-STl-JUNK ( 8 8 8 - 7 8 5 - 5 8 6 5 ) o r 3 1 4 - 6 4 4 - 1 9 4 8

Nunnelly Home Services Garage/ Attic/ Basement clean-outs, snow removal, yard debris, appliances.

Call Bruce for prices!

678-927-5103

Help Wanted

Actors/Models:

Do you have the desire to be considered for jobs in showbiz such as print ads, commercials, TV/films? We can help!

We develop, market & place “real looking” people ages 3mos thru seniors. Accepting applications for all sizes & heights. Beginners welcome!

Images Agency (since 1988).

State Licensed.

Apply Online at

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The FAN Guy Trained & experienced tradesman available for light electrical services: new outlets/ switches, water heater repair, lighting/ fan installation & repairs. Fair, dependable & honest.

Call Paul 636-734-8402

Minor Repairs, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting, FREE Estimates, West County Area

(636) 227-1173 Nunnelly Home Services Garage/ Attic/ Basement clean-outs, snow removal, yard debris, powerwashing, painting. Call Bruce for prices! 678-927-5103 To place a classified ad, call

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

Don's Handyman Services PLUS

For all repairs & remodeling needs. Big or Small...

I Can Do It All! FREE estimates. Call Don 7 days a week 314-581-7485

Factory Direct Wood Cabinets Save 50% off list price or more!

Visit our showrooms!

17722 Chesterfield Airport Rd.

636-536-0771

11600 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur

314-4332-8900

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ROOM TRANSFORMATIONS!

Let us give your home a fresh new look, by selecting paint colors, designing new window treatments, rearranging existing furntutrre, adding accessories or new mouldings!

Over 25 years experience.

Call 314-283-1760

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Landscaping

Professional Outdoor Services *Leaf Clean Up & Curbside Vacuuming *Mowing and Fertilization *Landscape Installation & Retaining Walls *Brush Pruning & Clearing

636-466-2050

V a l l e y Landscape Co. Mowing, leaf rem o v a l , mulch ing, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning! (636) 458-8234

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WEST claSSifiEdS Landscaping Mikes Lawn Service:

Dependable, responsible.

Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, yard cleanup. References. Call 636-346-9704

•Leaf Clean Up & Curbside Vacuuming

Drainage, Sod, Erosion, Overgrowth Clearing & Pruning Free Estimates

Fast Free Estimates

•Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Retaining Walls & Paver Patios

•Landscape Design & Installation •Drainage Work •Landscape Lighting •Mole Trapping (636) 296-5050

636-466-2050

Leaf Clean-Up! Rock walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, e tc. Fr iendl y ser vice, with attention to detail.

C a l l T o m 636.938.9874

Leaf removal, snow removal, yard debris, hauling, winter foliage protection, mulching.

Call Bruce for estimate.

678-927-5103

Painting A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpapering

DON’T PAY MORE!!

Free Estimates

David (314) 732-FAUX (3289)

Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

(636) 227-5595

Nunnelly Home Services

GUITAR/ VOICE LESSONS Now Accepting New Students.Lessons in your home.

Exp. includes: Band leader, composer, vocalist. (refer. avail). $35/hr. www.themakeshiftgentlemen.com Call Joe 636.346.7146 or 636.458.2066

• Paints, Glazes and More • • Cabinetry & Furniture Too • • Affordable Quality •

Retaining Walls (Any Size) Paver Patios Erosion & Drainage Control Check Out Our Projects At www.stoutlandscaping.com

314-280-2779

Bankruptcy Chapter 7 •Chapter 13 Debt Consolidation Foreclosure Defense Debt Adjustment 25 years experience.

Call Lloyd Nolan, Attorney at Law (314) 7251880, or visit us on the web at lloydnolan.com

I LOVE TO PAINT!!

Professional Painting

...A Certified Belgard Installer...

Free Estimate

Lessons

We handle your design needs, professionally trained. Faux finishes, texturing, marbling, graining. Interior & exterior, insured, FREE estimates. All work done by owner. 26 years experience. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-640-4085 www.A1Ken.com

M I E N E R LANDSCAPING

•Snow & Leaf Removal • Retaining Walls • Paver Patios • Mulch • Professional Lawn Mowing

Legal Service

Complete Lawn Maintenence for Commerical & Residential Leaf Clean Up, Leaf Vacuuming, Aeration, Overseeding, Seeding, Fertilizing, Sodding, Mowing, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Planting, Brush Removal, Edging, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Draining Work

#1 In Quality, Service & Reliability Est. 1995 for a Free Estimate

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Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing • Window Washing Gutter Cleaning

www.painting-pros.com

636-527-2501

1-Room or whole house.

Wallpaper removal,/drywall prep. 28 yrs. Exp. Insured.

BBB member

314-852-5467 Riverside Painting Residential Interior and Exterior Painting.

Insured.

Senior discount!

We just keep rolling it on for the HOLIDAYS!

Call Ken 636-391-1746

Owner / operator specializing in interior painting, decorative & faux painting, wall textures, concrete staining. Design consultation. Insured. References. FREE ESTIMATES 314-397-3868

Pet Services

HEaRT TO HEaRT PET SiTTiNG

20 yrs. serving St Louis County!

Professional care tailored to your needs. Registered MedTech. AM, Midday & Evening visits.

Bonded. Insured.

636-227-0024

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Full Service Mobile Grooming Spa on Wheels.

We offer: Pet/show clips, aroma therapy baths, nail clipping and grinding, teeth cleaning, high velocity drying & more! We come to you any day of the week at anytime. Specializing in large breeds and geriatric dogs.

For the pampering your pet deserves, call

636-980-7040

Yucko’s

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

314-770-1500 www.yuckos .com

West County Pet Care. Pet Sitting & Dog Walking. We take care of Pets in your home where Pets prefer.

Daily, Weekly Rates. Insured 636-394-6852 314-401-5516

Convenient Dog Grooming Full service grooming in your home...

Reasonable rates Free consultation All services available Keep your pets stress-free in their own home.

Great for older dogs.

Call for appointment.

314-591-0009

Piano Lessons PiaNO lESSONS Accepting new students in my home studio near Manchester & Big Bend off Sulpher Springs.

All ages and experience including special needs.

Teaching competition & music theory. Experienced. NFMC Member. call Mary 636-527-7856

Position Wanted POSiTiON WaNTEd Office Administrator/ Assistant

Susan R. allen

I am experienced, organized, dependable, proficient in MS Office and Access.

For resume & references, email:

Roofing

Tree Services BENNETT'S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL. FREE Estimates. Fully Insured.

Fast Friendly Service. Senior Discounts. Bucket Truck Work Available. Lot & Power Line Clearing. Removals, Trimming & Tree Topping.

Call 314-322-3255 or 314-308-6460

Tree & Misc Services

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Plumbing ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

Affordable Plumbing Repairs and bathroom remodeling. Call Craig 636-458-1161 or 314614-4840 MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers.Basement bathrooms, Outdoor faucets.

Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small.

(314) 288-9952 Professional Plumbing repair & replacement.

Over 15 yrs. experience. Free Estimates.

Call Ron 636-527-0176

(636) 257-7399 • 24 Hrs.

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Vacation Rental Destin Florida Area. Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo or home, Gated Gulf Front community.

Includes beach front cabana, 3 pools, tennis courts & more.

Call for Special Spring/summer rates and availability. To view pictures please go to www.vrbo.com /127089 or /148365. For Additional info Call 314-922-8344.

Wanted

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Wanted To Buy. Baseball Cards, Sports Cards. Cardinals Souvenirs and Memorabilia Pre-1975 Only.

Private Collector 314-302-1785

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Wedding Ceremonies

Recycling

Anytime...

Anywhere...

To Place a classified ad, call Hope

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WE BUY SCRAP METAL Copper, Alum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Lead & Car Batteries.

FREE drop-off for steel, vinyl & cardboard.

25 Truitt Dr., Eureka, MO 63025

Open M-Sat 9-5.

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Marriage Ceremonies Renewal of Vows Baptisms Full Service Ministry Non-Denomination

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www.prudentialalliance.com Chesterfield/Wildwood

636-537-0300

103 GRAND MERIDIEN FOREST WILDWOOD Custom 2.5 sty, exceptional, over 7800 sq ft finished, gourmet kitch, hearth rm, luxury master. $1,925,000

Ladue/Frontenac

314-997-7600

Relocation

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Want more info on area open houses?

Just click on STLOpens.com

214 FOX CHAPEL LANE CLARKSON VALLEY Wonderful 1.5 story, updated to perfecion. 5BR, 3 F/2H ba.

Fin LL, private 1.7 acres. $739,900

Call 636-591-0010 to advertise.

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208 FOX CHAPEL LANE CLARKSON VALLEY Exceptional 2 sty, numerous updates & additions. Marble entry foyer, great rm w/FP. $749,947

17703 BIRCH LEAF COURT WILDWOOD Fabulous 1.5 sty on .74 ac treed lot. 3 c gar, updated kitchen-cust cabs, granite. Sprinkler/sec syst.$619,900

139 OAK TRAIL LABADIE Custom built log home on 13 acres. Private setting, nature abounds!

3BR, 2.5ba, GR w/stone FP. $499,000

240 HARBOUR POINTE DRIVE WILDWOOD Pristine and so spacious! Lg ranch on great lot, 3BR/3.5ba, fin W/O LL, huge deck, luxury master. $319,900

234 PORTICO DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Extensively rennovated open floor plan ranch. Kitchen w/granite countertops, stainless appls. $319,900

17147 CAMBURY LANE WILDWOOD Newer townhome with 2BR, 3.5ba, 2 car garage.Tall ceilings, wood flrs, SS appliances, 42 cabs. $224,900

1574 WALPOLE DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Vacation at home with your own private pool, sauna, 2 wb FP, sun porch, game room. $209,900

594 GOLFWOOD DRIVE BALLWIN Open flr plan. Beautiful wood flrs thruout. Stainless appliances, ceramic tile flr. Covered patio w/FP. $189,900

190 BRAESHIRE DR (BALLWIN) Spacious 3BR, 2.5ba on beautiful wooded lot. Great rm w/stone FP. $219,000 825 WOODSIDE TRAILS DR (BALLWIN) Great ranch villa with 3BR/3 full baths.

Great rm w/FP. Updated kitch. $196,900 814 WINDINGPATH LANE (BALLWIN) Updated 3BR, 2ba ranch with open floor plan. Kit opens to family room. $175,000 161 CUMBERLAND PARK CT #G (BALLWIN) Absolutely stunning 3BR, 2ba condo in West County! $115,000 711 LOFTY POINT (BALLWIN) Spacious Treetop condo with newer deck overlooking trees. Large master suite. $104,700 899 A HOG HOLLOW (CHESTERFIELD) 17 acre lot, currently being used for crop growth. Level lot. $561,000 17119 SURREY VIEW DR (CHESTERFIELD) Pristine ranch, 4BR,3.5ba, 2 FP, 3 car garage, level lot. $549,900 2308 WELLINGTON ESTATES DR (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed 2 sty. Fabulous kitchen. $525,000 1926 CHESTERFIELD RIDGE CIRCLE (CHESTERFIELD) Absolutely stunning 3BR/3.5b Villa. Beautiful wd flrs.$499,900 14685 AMBERLEIGH HILL CT (CHESTERFIELD) 1.5 sty villa with over 3000 sq ft of gracious living. $450,000 16523 BAXTER FOREST RIDGE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Pristine 2 sty in prime location, great rm w/FP. $419,900 8 CONWAY SPRINGS DR (CHESTERFIELD) Classic, all-brick 2-sty, 4BR, 2.5ba, over 1 acre - level. $390,000 14024 WOODS MILL COVER DR (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed villa, neutral decor, fabulous kit. $379,900 14130 CONWAY RD (CHESTERFIELD) Updated kitchen and baths, granite counters, wood flooring both levels. $372,000

213 GRAND BANKS (CHESTERFIELD) Come see this gracious 4BR, 3ba villa in elegant Baywood Village. $325,000 2062 WINTERHAVEN (CHESTERFIELD) Creative, whimsical, remarkably updated.

Only finishing touches remain. $264,900 15474 COUNTRY MILL CT (CHESTERFIELD) Lovely 3BR, 2.5ba ranch home.

Wonderful level lot. $199,500 14308 CONWAY MEADOWS CT #303 (CHESTERFIELD) Wonderful open floorplan ranch condo! 2BR, 2ba. $179,500 15593 BEDFORD FORGE DR #24 (CHESTERFIELD) 3rd floor unit overlooking lake & woods. $154,000 1231 CREVE COEUR CROSSING #B (CHESTERFIELD) Nicely updated 2BR, 2ba condo. Lower level W/O. $114,900 2019 KEHRS MILL RD (CLARKSON VALLEY) Custom 1.5 sty tucked away. 2 sty GR, main flr master ste. $624,900 16499 HORSESHOE RIDGE RD (CLARKSON VALLEY) Peaceful cul-desac location with lake views. $529,900 1575 TERRA VISTA (CREVE COEUR) New construction! 2BR, 2ba attached villa. $320,000 309 CLAYTON CROSSING #B (ELLISVILLE) Great value on 2BR/2ba condo near Clayton & Clarkson Roads.$109,900 2313 CHARLEMAGNE (MARYLAND HTS) Nice townhouse. 2BR,1.5ba, liv rm, kit/din LL fam rm and utility rm. $120,000 13212 WEATHERFIELD DR (ST LOUIS CO) Beautifully updated 4BR home with great views. Gourmet kitchen. $524,900 1233 GUELBRETH, UNIT 206 (ST LOUIS CO) Completely updated 1BR/1ba, all newer kitchen cabinets. $44,900 12929 PORTULACA (ST LOUIS CO) Immaculate 2BR, 2ba condo, fresh paint & cpt, open, neutral flr plan. $116,900

12911 CEDARLEDGE CT (UNINC ST LOUIS) Open flrplan ranch w/3BR, 2.5ba on main. Low maintnce siding. $214,900 12947 MIDFIELD TERRACE (UNINC ST LOUIS CO) Beautiful home, vaulted great room, separate dining room. $199,900 2127 MINT SPRING LN (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 2 sty 4BR, 4ba home on 3 wooded ac. Updated kitchen. $375,000 395 LARIMORE VALLEY DR (WILDWOOD) Custom 1.5 sty, 2.4 acre lot, ingrnd pool, gazebo, porch. $1,799,900 2903 ST ALBANS FOREST CIR (WILDWOOD) Spectacular cust ranch on 3+ ac near St Alban Country Club. $1,565,000 18128 DAWNS TRAIL (WILDWOOD) Exceptional custom 1.5 sty on 3 acre lot.

2 master stes, unique flr plan. $900,000 849 STONE BRIDGE SPRINGS DR (WILDWOOD)Custom 1.5sty, 3 acres, lovely views, 2sty great rm. $759,000 1506 QUAIL HOLLOW CT (WILDWOOD) NEW price. Country French 1.5 sty Miceli built on acre 5 yrs. $698,800 1651 WILDHORSE PKWY DR (WILDWOOD) Atrium ranch on cul-de-sac lot backing to trees. Vaulted GR. $525,00 3801 TAMARA (WILDWOOD) Gorgeous ranch home on 10 acres in Wildwood.

Features an updated kitchen. $399,900 1330 WELLINGTON VIEW PLACE (WILDWOOD) 4BR, 3ba ranch on cul-desac in Westhampton Woods. $384,000 315 BEACON POINT (WILDWOOD) Fabulous neighborhood...Fabulous home!

Over 5000 sq ft of living space. $350,000 1766 CHIMNEY TOP FARM (WILDWOOD) Beautiful views, 1.5 story nestled on 3.48 acre. Many updates. $349,900 1708 SHEPARD RD (WILDWOOD) Beautiful building site for your own plans.

Gorgeous 4.6 acre lot! $325,000

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2020 WakefieLd farms rd- WiLdWood Beautifully appointed 2 yr old home 6+ acres in heart of Wildwood.1 ½ story,5 bed,4 ½ bath, finished walkout. 36x48 framed barn & fencing Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Chip Dewitt (314)503-3619

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4325 fox Creek rd- WiLdWood One of a Kind Executive 1 1/2 story home on approx. 20+/- acres, 5 bed,7 bath, 8 car garage Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Tom Shaw, Jr (314) 283-5064

1009 savonne Ct- ChesterfieLd WOW! 1 1/2 story on 1 acre, 5 bed, 5 1/2 bath, media room, heated pool and beautiful stone patio Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 oPen sun. 12-2

200 WiLd horse ranCh- ChesterfieLd 4 bed Ranch style w/ soaring ceilings, heated pool, custom kitchen on 9.7 +/- private acres.

Additional 5.7 adjoining acre lot also avail.

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1821 Grand army- Labadie Beautiful southern style plantation, One of a Kind on 49+/- acres. Additional acres also available Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 John Shaw (314) 503-4882

605 muLberry Grove Ct- manChester Stunning Custom built atrium ranch 4 bed, 4 bath. Chef’s dream kitchen, 12 ft ceilings & finished LL Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Barbara Beiter (636) 346-3160

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499 meLanie meadoWs- baLLWin A fresh new look! New paint & carpet. 4 bed, 4 ½ bath w/ finished LL w/ rec room & full bath. Huge level yard Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

35 summer breeze- o’faLLon 1.5 story home. 4 bed, 3 ½ bath located in Winghaven. Approx 3,250 sq ft includes family room w/ custom brick fireplace Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Tom Shaw, Jr (314) 283-5064

5 LakeWay- defianCe A unique 4 bed/ 3 1/2 bath waterfront property on 3 acres w/ attached 3 car garage & separate 2 vehicle, heated carriage house.

Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Tom Shaw, Jr (314) 283-5064

17665 orrville rd - 1.5 story, 4 bed 2.5 bath home in the heart of Wildwood on 3+/- park-like acres. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 18312 acorn ridge - Great horse property! 1 ½ story 4 bed 2.5 bath home on 5.6 +/- Acres Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Chip Dewitt (314)503-3619 16830 babler view dr - 3 bed, 2 bath ranch w/open floor plan w/ fireplace in family room. Finished LL w/ wetbar & large living area.

Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Chip Dewitt (314)503-3619 2199 oberhelman rd - Great potential Horse Property! 3 bed 3 bath ranch style home on 12.9+/- park-like acres w/ new vinyl fence, woodworking shop, and scenic view of neighborhood lakes. Barbara Beiter (636) 346-3160

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