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Long-time Democratic pollsters Patrick Caddell and Douglas Schoen (recently) took on one of President Barack Obama’s most bitter betrayals of his campaign rhetoric and the high hopes of people who voted for him.

Their op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal dealt with race, and it pulled no punches: “Rather than being a unifier, Mr. Obama has divided America on the basis of race, class and partisanship. Moreover, his cynical approach to governance has encouraged his allies to pursue a similar strategy of racially divisive politics on his behalf.”

Cynical? This man with the lofty rhetoric and sermonizing style? Only if you follow his deeds, instead of his words.

Part of the polarization that Barack Obama has caused among the American public has been due to the fact that some people do not look behind rhetoric and symbolism. Such people are prime candidates to become part of the Obama cult. Those who look only at deeds tend to become critics. But those who closely follow both his words and his deeds are the most outraged of all, because of the gross contradictions between those words and those deeds.

Caddell and Schoen go all the way back to Jeremiah Wright in tracing Barack Obama’s actual track record when it comes to race. That Obama spent 20 years in the church of a man preaching racial hate should have told us all we needed to know.

That Obama as President of the United States, on nationwide television, could attack a white policeman who arrested his friend Henry Louis Gates, while admitting that he didn’t know the specifics, should have alerted even those who had bought the excuses about Jeremiah Wright.

Caddell and Schoen also mention the refusal of Obama’s Justice Department to prosecute black thugs who stationed themselves outside a voting place to intimidate whites who came there to vote. It was caught on tape but the career Justice Department attorney who handled the case was told to

drop it – and resigned rather than be part of a sordid cover-up.

Now, Caddell and Schoen argue, the Obama administration’s coming to the rescue of illegal immigrants in Arizona is more of the same race-based politics, in this case to win the Hispanic vote.

What Barack Obama and his followers want is called “comprehensive immigration reform.” What that amounts to is some form of amnesty up front, combined with a promise to strengthen the border later.

That political game has been played for years, and it has roped in some weak-kneed Republicans, as well as being a mainstay of Democratic politics.

Regardless of what immigration policy anyone believes in, the government cannot carry out that policy until after it has first gained control of the borders. Regardless of what Washington politicians may say about how many immigrants should be allowed into the country, or on what basis, none of that matters when the real decision is in the hands of innumerable other people, who can simply climb over a fence along the border and come on in whenever they feel like it.

Even if they get caught, the most that is likely to happen to them is that they get sent back to try again later. In many cases in the past, they have been issued legal documents ordering them to appear in court – and were released inside the United States.

Why anyone would think that people who disregarded the border and the fence would take a piece of paper more seriously defies logic.

That doesn’t mean that Washington politicians were stupid. They were political, which is worse. The point was to win Hispanic votes, even though not all Hispanics believe in open borders.

President Obama would rather have an issue with which to win the Hispanic vote than to have a bipartisan bill that would simply take control of the borders. Such a bill would help the country but that obviously takes a back seat in an election year.

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aired in a civil manner. Any newspaper, To the Editor: magazine, TV or radio program, editorial I just recently moved to this area and I writer, etc. which consistently promulgates enjoy reading West Newsmagazine. Your a heavily biased viewpoint isn’t worth “How Bad Is It?” piece was a breath of reading, watching or listening to. Learnfresh air. The honesty was refreshing. I ing what “the other side” is thinking is have long considered myself an indepen- essential if one wants to be able to develop dent because I could never be a Democrat counter-arguments in a thoughtful and and as you have most eloquently explained, timely fashion.

Republicans have abandoned conservative I could easily imagine myself voting principles. It’s my opinion that conserva- for a Republican presidential candidate at tism will come back because it’s impossi- some future date, if he/she is clearly the ble to keep at this pace. The only question most capable candidate and has the best is how much damage is done before the interests of the country at heart. I would core conservative principles come back. like to see the Republicans bring forth a Bill Emerson new bunch of really bright and capable Manchester people, at least at the presidential level, something that has been clearly lacking for To the Editor: many years. Unfortunately, polarization My wife and I wanted to let you know in politics drives away the most capable that we were very offended by your “Chel- people who resent their party forcing them sea” cartoon in the (Aug. 4) issue. We into a straight jacket. So I recommend that found it offensive and in very poor taste. the West Newsmagazine work to reduce Bill Clinton may have damaged his this polarization rather than strengthen it. credibility and his reputation but he didn’t James S. Schilling damage the country like the next two presiChesterfield dents have done. President Bush ran huge deficits when the unemployment rate was well under 5 percent. Instead, we should Bad timing have had a “war” tax and paid for Iraq To the Editor: from the excess business and profits that The problem with Michelle Obama’s it generated. President Obama took his eye travels is not that she has taken private off the ball of creating jobs and promoted vacations; all first ladies have done so. his grand policy of health care reform.

The real issue is that at a time of serious Now, with taxes probably going up and economic hardship for so many Amerithe unknown cost of the new health care, cans, she has decided that it is appropriate it’s no wonder that the small businessmen to partake in a lavish vacation, which will who have created all of the new jobs over ultimately cost the American taxpayers the last 25 years or more are sitting on the hundreds of thousands of dollars. While sidelines and waiting for the turmoil to President Obama lectures the American settle. people of the need to make sacrifices, the Shame on both parties!

Obamas have treated themselves, family Richard and Dianna Fine and friends to eight trips in the 20 months Creve Coeur they have been in the White House.

With President Obama’s economic policies leaving nearly 10 percent of the Polarized politics working population mired in unemployTo the Editor: ment, wouldn’t it be reasonable for the first The West Newsmagazine comes to our family to show some restraint, rather than door free-of-charge along with our Post- flaunt their position and thumb their noses Dispatch subscription. I’ve noticed that at the hard working Americans who are the West Newsmagazine has a strong bias footing the bill for their extravagant enteragainst the present administration, the tainment and leisure? editorials of Thomas Sowell in particular.

Carl Schroeder It may be that overall the Post-Dispatch Wildwood leans a bit to the left, but this newspaper contains syndicated editorials by writers with many different points of view.

Education matters Unfortunately, I’m not aware that the To the Editor: West Newsmagazine attempts to do this.

As the new superintendent of the RockIn a democracy it’s important that discus- wood School District, I am excited for the sions be held and conflicting philosophies 2010-2011 school year to begin! Since July

1, I have been busy listening and learning about the district and meeting with administrators, teachers, and community members. I have developed an entry plan with the goal of leading the district toward continued success. This plan is posted on the Rockwood Web site at rockwood.k12. mo.us. I invite you to review it.

Students are at the center of this plan. My ultimate goal as superintendent is to foster a culture in which every school community and department collectively focuses on continuous improvements in learning for all students. What this means for students is that we strive to prepare them and give them the skills necessary to succeed in the highly-skilled global economy of the 21st century.

The Rockwood School District recently involved various stakeholders in the development of an inclusive strategic plan. I encourage you to carefully review the district’s mission and vision statements, core values and strategic plan. These are more than just words for us; they truly guide and direct everything we do in this organization. The heart of the strategic plan is the intent to guide Rockwood from a good district where many students are successful to a great district where every student is prepared for success.

On Aug. 17, more than 22,000 students will enter our classrooms. They will be met by teachers, administrators and staff who have been busily preparing for a year of learning. These staff members are committed to our mission statement of of doing whatever it takes to ensure all students realize their potential.

I am grateful for the opportunity to live and work in the Rockwood School District.

This is an outstanding district with strong parent and community support. I look forward to meeting many of you as I attend school and community events during the upcoming year. I am confident our collaborative efforts to continuously improve will enable us to successfully navigate the road to our destination, which is success for all students.

Thank you for your continued support of the Rockwood School District.

Bruce Borchers, Ph.D. Rockwood Superintendent

taining to teachers. There are far too many myths out there, many of which were described as truth.

Myth #1: Teachers in Missouri make $60,000 a year and only work 180 days.

Fact: The average teacher in Missouri earns $35,650 if they have a master’s degree. Missouri ranks 41st out of 50 states in terms of average teacher pay. Our school year may only be 180 days, but teachers are salaried and work far more than the standard school day. Lessons are planned and papers graded outside of this time, teachers volunteer for school sporting activities, dances, homework help, etc. and don’t get paid for a minute of it. If you wish to extrapolate this figure to the average 11 months others work, instead of the nine that teachers do, we would earn $45,000 a year, not $100,000 as described.

Myth # 2: Teachers can’t be fired because of tenure. This is completely false. All tenure guarantees is that if a teacher is to be fired, the reasons why need to be documented. This is to protect good teachers from getting fired for reasons other than their teaching.

Myth #3: Teachers can retire after 30 years and have a pension that is taxpayer funded. This is also absolutely false, though I’ve read more than one article over the past five years in this publication implying that it is true. Teachers have to pay into our retirement system. This year, teachers in Missouri will need to invest 13.5 percent of their paycheck toward their pension. Yes, we have a wonderful retirement, but we save for it for our entire career, and in Missouri if we also paid into Social Security before we became teachers, we lose that investment! We don’t retire at the expense of taxpayers – we pay for it ourselves.

Myth #4: Teachers are not held responsible for the quality of their students’ work. Another absurdity! Explaining the complexity of standardized testing and the corresponding politics that accompanies it would take 40 pages. The general public has no idea of the complexities regarding the MAP test in Missouri. If you’d like to really learn what is involved with testing in our state, attend a board meeting and ask some questions; you’d be amazed at what you’d learn. The reality is that teachers are constantly in meetings and analyzing data To the Editor: to figure out the best ways to improve the In a recent “Letters to the Editor” article, education of our students. We’ve chosen several points were written pertaining this career because we care about our to teachers which are false. As a teacher youth and want to make a difference. myself, I feel it is important that the people Kerry Brown of West County are aware of the facts perManchester

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Driving dangerously If you woke up this morning, grabbed a shower and a cup of coffee, got dressed, headed out to your garage and picked up a time bomb, you would probably think to yourself, “I better be a little bit cautious driving with this. It could be pretty dangerous.”

But that is not what most of us think when we get in our car. Instead, we wonder about traffic, or the new person on the radio, or how in the world that stain got on our shirt. For the vast majority of us, driving a car is the most dangerous thing we do on a daily basis, but too many of us assume that driving is a safe activity.

The true danger of driving a car today is that sadly, it is no longer just about how we drive. Now we all must worry about the dangers lurking in all the other vehicles.

Consider the possible dangers that every driver deals with every day: Texting while driving: Recent studies have indicated that accidents caused by driving while texting are more deadly than accidents caused by driving while drunk.

The thinking is that at least drunk drivers try to stop; a texting driver is totally oblivious until impact.

Cities are wrestling over how to deal with this issue on the legislative level.

Really? It is not a good sign for our society when we can’t just rely on the good sense of people not to type haikus while operating a 3,000-pound hunk of steel at 60 miles per hour.

Drunk driving: While significant reductions have been made in the number of drunk drivers, the problem still exists in large numbers. This issue is wholly a failure of personal responsibility. It is one of the rare behaviors that exists with no justification. Even if one grants that alcohol-

ism is a disease, choosing to drive while intoxicated is certainly not.

Construction zones: Even without cars zooming past, a construction zone is a dangerous place. Incidents of drivers speeding through these zones are far too commonplace. Despite increased fines, signage, and publicity, people make some really dangerous choices when the orange cones come out. Ever wonder why there are so many cones in places where there is no work going on? It is an overreaction to dangerous drivers. The more sensible we become, the more sensible the safety cones will become.

Police stops: It is amazing how many drivers are surprised when a police officer gets out of his or her car on the side of a road after making a stop. Police cars have big, shiny, flashing lights, so they are easy to spot, and the same thing happens at virtually every traffic stop: the officer exits the car. When you see a police officer on the side of the road, move over one lane.

It really is not that much to ask.

Other distractions: We will leave the door open here. Everything from talking on the cell phone, applying makeup and even reading newspapers occur with regularity with many drivers. Multi-tasking may be in style, but trying any of the above while driving remains dangerous and unacceptable. Humans are simply not capable of including driving as a part of any multi-tasking routine.

Right now is a very dangerous time of year for all drivers. School is back in session, so traffic has increased. Construction season is still in full swing. And driving while distracted seems to be occurring in record numbers.

West Newsmagazine encourages you to remain one of the fully alert drivers.

Please drive safely.

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School Hosts 16th Annual Golf Tournament

Flipped Upside Down For those of us who are parents or care for the young, wiping chocolate pudding off of a chin, cleaning a scraped knee, or drying the tears when a bad dreams wake up a child just come with the territory. It’s natural. But, our world can sometimes get flipped upside down in just a matter of seconds. Suddenly, we aren’t wiping a child’s chin, we’re wiping our spouse’s or even a parent’s chin clean of pudding. And because this need to provide is often unexpected, the caregiver is often overlooked, unexperienced and becomes overwhelmed in the process.

According to Gail Sheehy, in Passages for Caregiving, “Today’s average family caregiver…is a 48 year old woman who holds down a paid job and spends twenty hours a week providing unpaid care for an adult who used to be independent…And this role lasts for an average of five years.”

Would you know what to do? Or, have you ever wondered how to prepare for this possibility?

If you find yourself in this position, St.

John Church is starting a caregiver support group. Knowing that your free time is precious and needs to provide a chance for renewal, the group will meet to study and discuss Sheehy’s book, Passages in Caregiving. Discussions are designed to help you understand and manage this situation with the added benefit of connecting with others who understand what you are going through.

The facilitators of the group are Dr. Jack Radke and Dr. Gary Schaper. Dr. Radke spend 12 years as the medical director of a hospice center. He is currently the medical director of Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield and Delmar Gardens Home Care. Dr. Schaper, is currently the director of Pastoral Care at St. John Church.

The group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. The first meeting is Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00pm at St. John Church on the third floor of the Ministry Center.

If you are looking for a Saturday afternoon filled with incredible people, beautiful scenery, and more fun than should be allowed on a golf course, then you need to gather your foursome and sign up for this important St. John School fundraiser. If you’re a graduate of St. John School, what better way to reconnect with former classmates! If you’d rather be paired up with others and sign up alone, you can do that as well. Either way, we can guarantee that you will have a memorable and exciting afternoon.

The format for this annual tournament is a “scramble.” In other words, whether you’re a scratch golfer or one who spends more time in the woods looking for free golf balls, you will enjoy the afternoon. There’s no pressure…well, except for the important putting contest, the long drive competition, the long putt competition, and a few other fun competitive events.

This year’s event will take place at the

gorgeous Pevely Farms Golf Club (same course as last year). Pevely Farms has an exciting layout and gives opportunities to both swing away with your driver and just leave it in the bag. You get to decide which holes demand which choice.

All of the fun mentioned above serves a much bigger and better purpose: to celebrate our Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School and to make an impact in the lives of our St. John School students, parents and faculty. Your generous donations and willingness to support this worthwhile endeavor will create even more learning opportunities in a place where “faith, love, and learning connect.”

So…tee it up! We’ll see you at Pevely Farms on September 25, 2010.

To register Download and complete the registration form at www.stjohnslutheranschool.org., under the PTL link, and mail it. Please call the school office at 636.386.0186 for more information.

To register, contact Linda at 636.779.2309.

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News Br iefs BALLWIN Road improvements Ballwin will continue its program to improve Kehrs Mill Road between Clayton Road and Holloway Road. The EastWest Gateway Council of Governments Newsmagazine approved 80 percent funding for paveSalesperson: ment resurfacing and Proof:completion of the sidewalk system on that portion of Kehrs Mill Road. The project cost is estimated at $1,554,000.

The firm of Howard R. Green Co., with offices in Chesterfield, was selected to provide professional engineering services necessary to complete the plans and specifications and in turn contracted with Volz Engineering to provide field surveys. Volz on Aug. 2 began locating property corners in order to locate the public right-of-way and will obtain topographic information to be used for preparing the plans. Acquisition of rights-of-way for the new sidewalks is planned to commence in 2011, with construction expected in 2012.

CHESTERFIELD Bridge closed for four months The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), and its contractor, St.

According to Detective Sgt. Gary Lively, the thieves stole portable electronics and other valuables from the vehicles.

“It is best if you remove all valuables from your car and lock your doors,” Lively said. “This greatly reduces the chances you will be a victim.”

Louis Bridge Co., recently closed the Spirit of St. Louis Blvd. overpass over Route 40 in Chesterfield. The bridge will be closed for four months so that crews can replace the bridge deck.

MANCHESTER The exit ramp from westbound Route 40 Date of issue: to the north outer road, and the entrance Disaster training Client: ramp from Spirit of St. Louis Blvd. to eastThe city of Manchester is offering a basic bound Route 40 will remain open.

Drivdisaster preparedness training program to Size: ers can also use Boones Crossing to cross area residents. The course begins on Sept.

Colors: between the north outer road (the ballfields) 14 and runs through Nov. 6, on eight conPictures: and Chesterfield Airport Road. secutive Tuesday evenings followed by one The bridge is expected toLogos: reopen by Dec. Saturday morning mock disaster drill.

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The Community Emergency Response Copy: Team Program (CERT) provides training to area residents in facing challenges encountered during a disaster or emerCREVE COEUR gency. Disaster preparedness, fire safety, medical operations, search and rescue and Arrests made in car break-ins CERT organization are many of the topics The Creve Coeur Police Department on addressed. Training will be provided by Aug. 1 responded to multiple reports of SEMA-certified police officers and firevehicle break-ins at two apartment com- fighters. There is no established physical plexes in the area of Olive Blvd. and I-270. standard for the training. Everyone is welResponding officers discovered a total of come, and there is no charge. For informa10 cars were broken into; all the vehicles tion about the program, call Officer David were locked.

Ebert at 227-1410, ext. 396. Applications In a cooperative investigation with other are available at the front desk of the Managencies, Creve Coeur Police developed chester Police Station (200 Highlands several persons of interest and on Aug. 3 Blvd.) and can be found also at manchesarrested four suspects in connection with termo.gov, in the “Document & Form Center.” the break-ins.

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TOWN & COUNTRY A night of its own Neighborhoods across the country celebrated National Night Out in early August, but the city of Town & Country will commemorate the event on Thurs., Sept. 2 by holding Town & Country Night Out. The goal of the event is to foster partnerships between the community’s residents and its police and fire organizations and to acknowledge residents and neighborhoods taking an active role in promoting safe neighborhoods.

Between 6 p.m. and 8 pm on Sept. 2, residents are encouraged to meet and socialize with their neighbors. During this time, Town & Country Police officers, members of the West County EMS and Fire Protection District, and Town & Country elected officials will visit as many block parties as possible.

For additional information or to register a neighborhood gathering, contact Officer Chris Hunt at (314) 587-2868 or huntc@ town-and-country.org.

WILDWOOD Anniversary bash In lieu of a separate 15th anniversary celebration this fall, city of Wildwood officials said they will incorporate city-specific offerings during the annual St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at Wildwood’s Town Center.

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Too hot to handle Residents of some Ellisville neighborhoods braved the punishing 100degree heat on Aug. 3 as the city took part in National Night Out. Police and city officials had hoped the number of Ellisville residents participating in the 2010 National Night Out would surpass that of any previous year, but scalding temperatures cooled participation.

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Hills West and Mar-el subdivisions in Ellisville hosted various events, includ- Residents of Cherry Hills West in Ellisville ing cookouts, block parties and a braved the heat on National Night Out skateboard demonstration.

Ellisville resident Paul Blakely said he liked the concept of National Night Out and offered a suggestion for future events.

“I think what the government needs to do is hold this off until September or October,” Blakely said.

Wildwood Days once a year. The most recent annual observation to be held in Babler Memorial State Park was cancelled due to wet weather.

City managers have limited the event’s city-sponsored budget to $20,000-$22,000 this year, with a concerted effort to establish prearranged contract amounts for essential services such as electricity, landscaping and on-site logistics. Former Wildwood Days observations had budgets ranging from $35,000-$60,000.

Joe Vujnich, Wildwood director of planning and parks, said the city’s tent at the BBQ Bash will include historical displays and commemorative shirts.

Toxicologist candidates considered Wildwood city councilmembers recently sought to decide which toxicologist consultant would get the nod to assist with city matters associated with the Ellisville-Bliss Superfund Site. City administrator Dan Dubruiel said the decision is between a St. Louis-based environmental consultant or a privately owned firm based in Richmond, Va. Robin Rodriguez, a Maryland Heights soil scientist and civil engineer who has worked in the environmental field for 25-plus years, said she had done risk assessment work since 1991 and has completed 75 Human Health Risk Assessments.

Rodriguez said she had experience with stakeholders but had limited litigation dealings. She disclosed prior work associations with several entities listed in Wildwood’s request for qualifications, including Monsanto, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and one of the cited law firms.

Peter deFur, president of Environmental Stewardship Concepts LLC in Virginia, said

he had been doing toxicology, risk assessment and environmental remediation work since 1996. He said he had been involved with national ecological risk assessment regulations and policies and since 1991 had been involved with the EPA’s Dioxin Reassessment effort.

DeFur indicated he had no conflicts of interest nor prior associations with entities listed in Wildwood’s request for qualifications.

He said he would plan to partner with Diane Henshel, of Henshel EnviroComm Consulting of Bloomington, Ind., to boost the level of expertise in human health risk assessment for contaminated sites brought to Wildwood’s project.

Dubruiel said city representatives hoped to make a decision as quickly as possible.

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Parkway student in custody for Facebook threats

By BRIAN MCDOWELL Chesterfield Police on Aug. 6 arrested an unidentified 15-year-old Parkway Central student for making unspecified threats of violence on Facebook.

A spokesperson for the Parkway School District said that the suspect had not been in school since early last spring but declined to give specific reasons for the student’s withdrawal. Officials did, however, say that the student still was enrolled at the school but had not yet officially registered for any classes for the 2010-2011 school year.

The arrest came after school officials received a tip from a parent and a student regarding disturbing material posted on the 15-year-old’s Facebook page. Parkway officials contacted police, whose investigation uncovered numerous threats referring to a planned attack on the school and on its students.

Investigators do not believe any other students from the school district were involved, police said.

Police said that the suspect currently is “not in the community” and that the matter likely will be referred to Family Court, where the individual will be charged.

Local media outlets have reported that the suspect’s Facebook picture was a photo of the late Dylan Klebold, one of the high school students who in 1999 orchestrated a deadly massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., before taking his own life. Unconfirmed reports have circulated that the student’s Facebook page contained violent images and written allusions to shooting and arson.

After meeting with school leaders and all of the principals in the district, Parkway Central Principal Tim Gannon sent a letter to parents of the school’s students and to school staff alerting them to the situation.

“Obviously we are very troubled by this, as I am sure you are,” Gannon said in his letter to parents. “We take every comment of a threatening nature seriously, and will not tolerate behaviors that might disrupt

West Newsmagazine staff photo. the school learning environment. We are continuing to work with the police, and will let you know if we have any reason for additional concern.”

Gannon in his letter assured parents that the school has many safeguards in place to protect children and teachers in emergency

situations and thanked Chesterfield Police and Parkway security officials for their swift actions in the case.

Parkway officials also commended the student and parent, whose identities are not being released, for coming forward with the information.

Chesterfield Galaxy rolls out red carpet for ‘The Other Guys’ movies and “Saturday Night Live” skits and held signs in attempts to get the attention of the two celebrities.

Stepping out of black SUVs, Ferrell and Wahlberg walked the red carpet, chatting with excited fans and signing autographs.

The celebrities walked briefly on to an elevated outdoor stage, where they were given keys to the city by St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay; personalized Cardinals jerseys from Ozzie Smith and Fredbird; and Rams jerseys from a contingent of Rams players and cheerleaders, including offensive lineman Phil Trautwein, who donned a costume of Ferrell’s character in the movie “Elf.” When asked if he ever got used to the kind of craziness that took place in Chesterfield, Wahlberg said, “No. I mean, I am glad that people enjoy my work. I’ve learned to not take it too seriously and not let it go to my head.

You know, later tonight, I’ll be at home, in the real world, changing diapers, you know?

I have four kids, and that keeps me grounded.”

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“This is insane,” Ferrell Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell address the crowd at said. “I think this is the crathe red carpet premiere of “The Other Guys,” held at ziest one of these premieres the Chesterfield Galaxy.

By BRIAN McDOWELL A little bit of Hollywood came to Chesterfield on the night of Aug. 5. Thanks to a poll on Facebook, the St. Louis area won the rights to host the red carpet film premiere of “The Other Guys.”

Thousands of local residents showed up outside the Chesterfield Galaxy 14 Cine in the Chesterfield Valley to get a glimpse of the film’s stars, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Some dressed as characters Ferrell has played, brought props from his

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Thousands of fans turned out for a glimpse of Ferrell and Wahlberg.

I’ve ever seen. In L.A. or New York, no one really gets excited about one of these things like this.”

Ferrell said he never is sure how funny one of his movies will be until it is put in front of an audience.

“Even then, sometimes, you don’t know,” he said. “Sometimes, with my sense of humor, it takes a movie three or four years until people figure out how much they like it.”

Michelle McFadden, St. Louis native and daughter of the late baseball broadcaster Harry Caray, greeted Ferrell on the red carpet, and he treated her to his impression of her father, which he made famous on “Saturday Night Live.”

Other noteworthy guests included local

sports celebrities and rappers, and legendary boxing promoter Don King.

Exuberantly shouting, King said, “I had to be here for this … to see Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Something like this, if you don’t come, then you’re done. And St. Louis is truly the center of the world tonight and always!”

“The Other Guys” is about Manhattan lawmen stuck in the shadows of their glamorous peers, so producers figured it would be fitting to stage a premiere party in a city that does not always get the spotlight.

As the lights dimmed and the movie began, the two stars snuck out the back door, got into their SUVs and headed to the airport, where a private jet was waiting to take them back to their Hollywood lives.

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By TED DIXON JR. Officials at Creve Coeur-based St. John’s Mercy Medical Center are fast preparing for the opening of a new physician services building at 15945 Clayton Road in Ellisville.

St. John’s Mercy spokesperson Bethany Pope said the official opening of St John’s Mercy Medical and Physician Services at the northwest corner of Clayton and Clarkson Roads is slated for early September, with the rest of the services opening throughout that month.

“This is an additional outpatient location to make the services included more convenient to the people in the area,” Pope said.

Hospital leaders sounded excited about the new center.

“Our new, 125,000-square-foot facility consolidates many comprehensive services of St. John’s Mercy under one roof, providing you with all the care you need under one convenient location,” St. John’s Mercy President and CEO Mike McCurry said.

Once the project is completed, patients will be able to find a variety of services, including a comprehensive cancer treatment center, ambulatory surgery, diagnos-

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There will be a special “Ladies Night Out” event from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 24. Life-saving health screenings and education combined with fun and pampering are promised, Pope said. The public is invited also to take a sneak peek at the new facility. Women can schedule their annual mammogram screening – which includes a complimentary, 10-minute chair massage – during pre-registration. Visitors will have the opportunity also to pamper themselves with mini-spa treatments from a local salon and can also stop by various medical services and information booths that will be set up at the event. To pre-register, call (314) 251-6300.

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Last year, 195 law enforcement agencies participated in the “You Drink & Drive, You Lose” campaign and issued 909 DWI violations.

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offenders and those with higher blood alcohol levels.

• Move more cases from municipal courts to state courts, where penalties can be tougher.

• Mandate better record-keeping for DWI cases so that repeat offenders can be properly tracked.

• Offer offenders opportunities to participate in a DWI court program that incorporates treatment and close monitoring instead of going to jail.

“This is a huge step in the fight against impaired driving,” said Leanna Depue, MoDOT Director of Highway Safety.

“The new law will keep drunk drivers off Missouri roads and save innocent lives.”

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Prop. C establishes Missouri law

By BRIAN McDOWELL On Aug. 3, 71 percent of Missourians who showed up to the polls for the primary elections voted “yes” on Proposition C, a measure exempting Missouri from certain aspects of President Obama’s health care bill, including the mandate that every citizen be required to purchase health insurance. Those aspects of the federal government’s health care reform do not go into effect until 2014, but at least for now, they will not apply to the state of Missouri.

Mo. Sen. Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield), one of the sponsors of Proposition C, said Attorney General Chris Koster has personally assured her that, for now, he will enforce the new law that was voted on

by Missouri’s voters.

A representative from Koster’s office confirmed that the provisions now are state law, and that the Democratic attorney general would defend them in court if any challenges should arise from the federal government or elsewhere.

Clint Bolick, a nationally known attorney and legal director of the Goldwater Institute, has offered his legal services for free in defending the voter-approved measure.

Cunningham indicated that she thinks the federal government eventually will bring a lawsuit attempting to overthrow the proposition, on the grounds that federal law trumps state law. However, Cunning-

ham does not expect that to occur any time this year.

“With the looming elections, any lawmaker would be crazy to go against something that was passed by 70 percent of the voters in a swing state,” Cunningham said.

The senator currently is in touch with other states that are trying to pass similar measures or go through legal maneuvers to opt out of Obama’s health care proposal.

For instance, the state of Virginia’s right to sue the federal government over the proposal was upheld by a federal judge.

To Cunningham, that means that legislative initiatives such as Proposition C are not merely symbolic gestures, as many opponents of the measure have charged.

“This judge said in his ruling that there are legitimate questions about Congress’ power to regulate and tax a citizen’s decision not to participate in interstate commerce,” Cunningham said. “That means that our challenges to the law have merit in the eyes of the court and takes what we’re doing well beyond symbolic.”

Cunningham predicted that when other states’ legislatures are back in session, a flood of states will join Missouri in adopting laws that challenge President Obama’s plans to overhaul health care.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON The bridge at Hwy. 109 and Woods Avenue, which on July 6 closed to be rebuilt, opened four days earlier than originally scheduled. Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials had targeted the bridge to reopen by Aug. 17 to coincide with the start of the 2010-2011 school year but reopened it on the evening of Aug. 13.

Wildwood city staffers coordinated the rights of way with state officials to create a new pedestrian tunnel at the same time the new bridge was built. It was designed for walkers, runners and bicyclists.

Ryan Thomas, Wildwood director of public works, said the Great Rivers Greenway District shared $200,000 of the $475,000 cost for the tunnel, due to

its contribution to further connecting the trails system for the metropolitan St. Louis region.

Thomas said, “We’re very pleased to be able to take advantage of the MoDOT highway closure to construct this tunnel for the future extension of the city’s trail system.

Without this tunnel, users of the trail system would be forced to cross through the high speed traffic on Route 109.”

“Although the road is open, drivers should remain cautious in the area, as crews are completing portions of the project that have a minimal impact on through traffic,” said Andrew Gates, MoDOT spokesperson.

Gates said besides replacing the bridge, the project added a left-turn lane from northbound Route 109 to Woods Road.

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Manchester is governed by a six-member board of aldermen. In a May 21 letter, Gunn cited code 110.070 that states Manchester’s ordinances shall be adopted “by four affirmative votes among the aldermen, or three aldermen plus the vote of the mayor to break a tie.”

Alternatively, Manchester resolutions Bob Tullock are adopted “by a majority of the members present at any legal meeting.”

The vote in May regarding Tullock’s ing in question. presidency was three aldermen in favor With the presidential position in limbo, and two against.

Willson said the former board president, However, due to Gunn’s letter, Tullock Marilyn Ottenad (ward 2), still is serving was not seated as president. in that role.

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Gunn about his interpretations of the relStuckmeyer verified that Mayor Dave evant Manchester ordinance were unsucWillson did not vote during the May meet- cessful, due to his court schedule.

“As far as I know, this is the first time in Manchester that electing the board’s president by ordinance has come up,”

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By LISA WATSON Spontaneous combustion led to a fire at a Chesterfield home and also to smoke at a Manchester business in early August, officials said.

Fire officials are calling a home in the 2000 block of Fairway Bend in Chesterfield a “near total loss” after a fire early on the morning of Sun., Aug. 8.

Metro West Fire Protection District received a call at about 1:30 a.m. A family of four was inside with their dog when the fire started, Battalion Chief Wayne Polette said.

Though the cause of the blaze at press time was not yet confirmed, initial reports indicated that spontaneous combustion, also known as spontaneous heating, was to blame. The homeowner had been in the process of staining a fence, and the materials he was using likely started the fire, Polette said.

“Any time you’re using certain types of oil-based products, these have a tendency to ignite on you if they sit for a long time,” Polette said.

The wife apparently heard some glass break, and woke her husband, Polette said.

The homeowners thought there might be an intruder because there had been some burglaries in the neighborhood in recent weeks.

While the husband went to investigate, the wife noticed a glow outside the window.

Her husband confirmed there was a fire, and the couple brought their children and dog outside. Then they called 911.

No one was injured, officials said. The American Red Cross St. Louis Chapter was providing food and infant supplies for the family.

Fire crews also responded on Fri., Aug. 6, to Lafayette Industries in Manchester after receiving reports of smoke coming from a pallet. It was determined that the smoke was caused by spontaneous combustion.

The business, which is located at 179 Gaywood Drive, housed 1,000-pound bales of corn fiber chips soaked with mosquito repellent, which were stacked tightly together, according to Kim Bacon, West County EMS and Fire Protection District community liaison officer.

Warehouse workers smelled smoke and searched for the source. They found a charred, smoking bale, which was then removed and extinguished. Responding fire officials used a thermal imaging camera to discover two additional bales that were producing heat, Bacon said.

No one was injured in the incident, and the materials in question were later removed and destroyed.

Spontaneous combustion is a risk especially during the summer, Bacon said. It occurs when materials with low ignition temperatures begin to oxidize or ferment, thus releasing heat. As the temperature rises above the ignition point, the material will burn if enough oxygen is available, Bacon said.

“Many ordinary household items such as cotton or linen, when in contact with oils and stored in a partially confined space, can self-heat and ultimately ignite,” Bacon said.

Other materials that have been known to combust include compost piles, oil or chemical-soaked rags, coal and even pistachios, Bacon said. To prevent spontaneous combustion, such items should be stored in a manner that allows heat to escape.

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Creve Coeur Councilmember David Kassander (ward 3) is sponsoring the proposed amendment. A public hearing on the matter was held in July, and the discussion continued at the Aug. 9 meeting.

If approved, the amendment would limit the commercial development of PC districts of less than 40 acres. Districts more than 40 acres would be unchanged.

There has been a robust outcry from residents worried about expanding commercial development in the city encroaching their neighborhoods.

“It is an important citywide issue,” Kassander said. “It’s not a battleground. It’s something we need to resolve to protect our community from unbridled development in inappropriate areas. It’s a zoning issue.”

Kassander offered some background on the matter, which was given in great detail in his newsletter. Back in 2000, the PC district’s minimum acreage was changed from 40 to 15 acres to allow a project surrounding a nursing home, the Parc Provence, to be built on a 16-acre assemblage of previously residential zoned land on Coeur de Ville Drive, Kassander said.

The reduction in minimum acreage, however, was done without changing any of the permitted uses of the previously, much larger 40 acres required. Subsequently, in a 16-acre PC district that was created for the Parc Provence, uses such as retail stores, banks, drug stores and dry cleaners were allowed without conditions.

“That is, they are permitted uses in this zoning district, and as such, denial for these uses would be difficult,” Kassander said.

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PC for the Parc Provence development, any of the above mentioned uses could be put on that property, and little could be done stop it, Kassander said.

The owner of the facility, Charles Deutsch, was adamantly opposed to the proposed text amendment, arguing it would hamper any potential development on the property. Kassander emphasized that the new proposal has nothing to do with the nursing home. Deutsch, as a well as some of the property owners who make up that PC district, have filed a protest petition.

Creve Coeur City Administrator Mark Perkins said since the petition was filed, a supermajority of six council votes is needed for passage of the text amendment. With two councilmembers absent at the Aug. 9 meeting, the vote was deferred until Aug. 23.

Meanwhile, residents made their feelings known at the meeting.

Resident Charlotte D’Alfonso, who has aspirations for being a city leader, offered her take.

“For me, this has nothing to do with Parc Provence,” D’Alfonso said. “I’m anxious what could happen on Ladue Road. I feel terrible that Mr. Deutsch is feeling persecuted. That’s why all the people are here.”

D’Alfonso said she does not have the feeling that the residents are being heard.

Resident Robert Fry said the residents who elect the people on the dais should be supported.

Creve Coeur Planning and Zoning Commissioner Gary Everhart, who opposes the text amendment, said the Commission voted 5-1 against the proposed text amendment.

He was one of the five voting against it.

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Goodson, a technical management consultant, was a resident of Ballwin from 1986 until moving two years ago to Wildwood. He said after he lost his wife to cancer, he wanted to get a fresh start in Wildwood.

“When I decided to move, I wanted a quiet, friendly community. I loved the way Town Center was coming together, and I liked the way Wildwood’s homes and streets were maintained,” Goodson said.

He said he reviewed Wildwood’s city charter and master plan prior to settling there.

“As I read through it all, Wildwood appeared to be a community, as identified by its residents, that was committed to maintaining a higher quality of life. It was different, and I liked that,” Goodson said.

Prior to Goodson’s approval, councilmembers discussed whether he would be expected to abstain from voting on anticipated property and possible rezoning matters associated with the Towns at Windrush subdivision and the city’s Town Center. However, it was noted that other councilmembers in the past had not abstained from voting on matters related to their personal residences.

At a May 24, 2010, city council meeting, Goodson said he was opposed to an amended ordinance (Bill 1719) about updating the Town Center plan and presented a petition of 40 signatures opposing its adoption. The ordinance would have ratified changes to the city charter comprehensive zoning plan as set by the city’s

Planning and Zoning Commissioners. The amended ordinance excluded three parcels referenced as the Brown, Spanos and Slavik properties. Councilmembers for many months have had a series of discussions about proposed Town Center changes, and the issue remains unresolved.

City Attorney Rob Golterman said he could not think of any reason why Goodson or other councilmembers would have to recuse themselves from voting.

“I think we’re jumping the gun here, though,” Golterman said. “Let me say that I don’t believe there is a legal conflict of interest.”

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Wildwood resident Andrew Lindberg expressed concern about not receiving more notice about the appointee.

“Isn’t it interesting that we just got notice through the city council agenda on Friday about Larry Goodson being appointed, and here we are on Monday evening with it happening, with no public input,” he said.

Lindberg said, “You as a city council are steadily decreasing the size of our Town Center. Little by little, you’ve moved it away from its original intent of commercial development. I hope Larry (Goodson) is fair, because as a landowner within Town Center, I don’t want to be stuck with only being able to build single-family homes.

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By DIANE PLATTNER Rockwood School District this year is implementing a new district-wide tutoring program that connects parents with certified Rockwood teachers and other professionals.

The Rockwood School Board on Aug. 5 approved the creation of TutorConnection, a new program that helps connect certified Rockwood teachers and professionals with parents who are looking for private, fee-based tutoring lessons for their children. The focus is to improve students’ knowledge and skill-based performance of the district’s curricular concepts, district officials said.

“TutorConnection creates the opportunity for families to address specific educational needs for their child outside of the classroom, such as an ACT Prep course,” Suzanne Dotta, Rockwood National Education Association (RNEA) president, said.

“Rockwood has highly qualified teachers who are willing to tutor students outside of their contractual hours to provide an extra boost to increase students’ knowledge and skills.”

Tutoring will take place in Rockwood schools with certified teachers who are experts in their curricular area, Michael Seppi, Rockwood’s director of Community Education, said. Families will be able find a list of tutors available throughout the district and pay for their chosen tutor through the Rockwood Community Education online registration and payment system. Once connected, tutors and parents will finalize a tutoring schedule that works best for them. The activity will be considered district-administered, and teachers will be covered by district liability insurance, district officials said.

The new program comes in the wake of concerns about the program prior to this summer, when tutoring occurred typically in a one-on-one setting with no district oversight. RNEA insurance did not cover a teacher, which presented liability issues for the teacher and district, officials said. They said that was inconsistent with how the district handles other non-district administered activities in which employees are involved.

District officials worked with RNEA to set a series of guidelines, which employees conducting private tutoring for pay in district facilities for the summer of 2010 must follow. Meanwhile, they worked through the process of creating a district-administered tutoring program, which allows the district to minimize many safety concerns

for students and teachers created by the current tutoring for pay practice.

“Rockwood, in cooperation with the RNEA, has established a series of guidelines for employees participating in TutorConnection,” Seppi said. “The purpose of these guidelines is to recognize the typical one-on-one or small group nature of private tutoring, and to ensure the success of the tutor-student relationship.”

Parameters of the new program include: • Tutoring may only take place during the hours in which a custodian is on duty in the building.

• Academic tutoring should take place in a public space in the building, such as a library, cafeteria or commons area. If public space is not an option, the teacher must work with building administration to identify and secure an alternative space.

Classrooms may be used only as a last resort, and the door must remain open at all times.

• Private music tutoring may take place in a music classroom or practice room in the school, but the teacher and student must be visible from outside of the classroom/practice room at all times.

• Physical Education tutoring should be delivered in the appropriate physical activity setting that best relates to the standards being addressed within the school and may not exceed a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio. If a classroom or indoor space other than a gym or pool is needed for instruction, the door must remain open at all times.

• Driver’s Education tutoring must include a minimum of two students in the vehicle at all times.

Rockwood is accepting applications from teachers interested in tutoring, Seppi said. Once district officials identify tutors, they will share that information with parents through the Rockwood Web site. Officials plan to have the program up and running for families by the end of September, Seppi said.

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High school boys’ soccer CBC’s Alec Cochran had quite a summer trip. He got to go to South America and represent his country playing soccer.

Cochran, 17, of Ballwin, was selected to play for the U18 U.S. National team to play in four games in Argentina and Chile. He was the only player from Missouri chosen.

Cochran, who will be a senior for coach Terry Michler’s Cadets this fall, is a center defender. He also plays club soccer for St. Louis Scott Gallagher’s U.S. Development Academy Team. Last year, Cochran was one of only four juniors in Missouri to receive first team All-state honors.

In May, Cochran was selected to play in a USSDA all-star game in Sarasota, Fla., bringing together the top 16 players in the country from all USDA teams.

“In the all-star game down in Sarasota, I played in front of a lot of coaches,” Cochran said. “That’s how I got noticed to be on this team.”

Getting selected was important to Cochran.

“It meant so much,” he said. “It finally showed me that all my hard work was meant for something. There was no better feeling than putting on that jersey and knowing I was representing our country. It was a moment I will never forget.”

The games were played in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Santiago, Chile.

The U.S. squad lost the first two games 1-0 to the clubs from Argentina. That was followed by a 2-1 loss to Bolivia before the Americans tied Chile 2-2.

Despite the U.S. team not doing as well as they would have liked, Cochran enjoyed the time.

“The thing that was so cool was how important soccer is to them,” he said.

“Wherever there was a patch of grass or concrete, there was a soccer goal, under the highways, down the alleys, and even on tops of buildings.”

New high school staff CBC will have a new athletic director in David Hill, who was named to the position in April and started officially on July 1.

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Eureka defeated Manchester 7-1 for the district title. That qualified Post 177 for the state tournament, which was played in Washington. Eureka drew a first-round in the tournament.

Eureka played undefeated Washington and won 10-9 in eight innings.

“Mike Lydon-Lorson pitched a great game. He’s been a consistent pitcher all year for us,” Huckstep said. “Donnie Lucas closed it the final inning. It was an absolutely huge win. The boys just went nuts. It was a big game and it put us in the driver’s seat. We knew someone would have to beat us twice, so we had all the confidence in the world.”

Washington defeated Ozark and Ste. Genevieve in the losers’ bracket to face Eureka for the title.

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Pooling their efforts West County Rockwood Swim Club (RSCA) swimmers recently organized two collection events in support of Circle Of Concern, the Valley Park-based charity, which serves struggling families in the Parkway, Rockwood and Valley Park School District areas.

“Our club is grateful for the support of the community and to show our gratitude, we try to give back From left are Des Peres residents Sean Feher and in a way that is meaningful and Lauren Votava, and Taylor Paskoff, of Wildwood. impacts students and families,” said National Coach Mary Liston.

The first event was the Midsummer Long Course/Short Course Food Drive Swim Meet held at Crestview Middle School and Lafayette High School in early July.

Team families collected pantry items that are in short supply.

The second event was in conjunction with the RSCA Get Your Best Yards Times Meet held at Lafayette High School. Swimmers collected donations both days for much-needed backpacks. second-place regular-season finishers, respectively, figured to slug it out for the playoff championship in the St. Louis Metro College Baseball League.

But that did not happen, as Alton won the best-of-three series against Ballwin and St. Charles stopped Wildwood in three games, too.

Ballwin lost 4-2 in the series opener but rebounded to win the second game 7-2.

However, Alton closed it out with a 7-3 victory.

Wildwood opened its series with a 3-2 victory before getting pounded 13-2 in the second game and then losing 4-2 in 11 innings.

Ballwin Coach Rick Fiala said he was proud of his club for the season it had.

Injuries hurt the team’s chances in the postseason.

“We had a couple of guys get hurt right before the playoffs. That made us thin,” Fiala said. “It was a good season for us.

We had a good solid team. The thing about our league is it’s very balanced. Anybody can beat anybody on a given day. We won the regular season and that’s not easy to do. I knew going into the playoffs, any of the teams could beat each other. It just so happened they (Alton) played better than we did. We were short-handed in that last game.”

Wildwood Coach Gus Lombardo said he thought his squad also had a good year.

“Getting knocked out in the first round after beating St. Charles three times during the regular season was very disappointing,” Lombardo said.

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The Parkway Central graduate, who sat out the spring track and field season, set a high school record in the 5000-meter with a sparkling time of 15:48.91 at the 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships held recently in Moncton, Canada. She broke the record of 15:52.88 held by Caitlin Chock set in 2004 in Italy.

Overall, Sisson finished sixth in the race that featured some of the best runners in the world. Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba took home the 5000-meter title, beating Mercy Cherono, the World Junior Cross Country and 3000-meter champion from Kenya, and beat one of the best junior runners on the planet.

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Breaking records and winning is nothing new to Sisson, who in her prep career earned 13 state track and field championships and four state cross country championships in Nebraska and Missouri. She is a four-time Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships finalist who twice finished third at the yearly cross country meet that invites the nation’s best 30 prep runners.

Running the 5000-meter was an afterthought following Sisson setting her personal best in the 3000-meter race two days earlier. However, Sisson was relaxed enough to take sixth place in the longer distance event.

“It really means a lot to me to have been able to finish strong in my last race as a junior,” Sisson said.

Sisson is no stranger to world competition, having raced in the IAAF World Junior Championships for cross country in Bydgoszcz, Poland, where she finished 18th overall.

The 5000-meter left Sisson with a memory she will cherish.

“I feel really happy about it. When I look back at my years as a junior, this race will definitely stand out,” Sisson said. “I had no idea I was ready to run that fast. I’m so thankful that I was able to finish so strong, though.”

Her plan going into the race was simple and straightforward.

“I was just going to try and find a pack to run with,” Sisson said. “I was fortunate in that there were two other runners (one from Japan and the other from Mexico) that led most of the way.”

When it was over, Sisson said she did not know she had a world record.

“I honestly had no idea what my time was when I finished,” Sisson said. “I knew I had broken 16 minutes, which was a huge goal of mine, and I was just happy about that. After I had walked over to the media tent, I was informed about the high school record, and I was pretty excited.”

Her time places her at No. 5 on Wisconsin’s all-time 5000-meters list. A look at the Wisconsin record book reveals just five runners have broken the 16-minute mark. Sisson’s finish in the race equals the second highest finish ever by an American in the world junior 5000-meters, as Chock placed fifth in 2004.

Sisson heard from Chock in the way young people communicate nowadays.

“She actually wrote me a really nice message on Facebook,” Sisson said. “I knew of her, but I had personally not known her at all. She was very sweet, though, and it was nice talking to her.”

In the 3000-meter race, Sisson finished in 9:16.80, her personal best.

“It was a very different race than what I am used to, and looking back I have learned a lot from that particular race,” she said. “I was a bit disappointed with my finish, but at the same time I took a lot away from it. Having the opportunity to race for the junior U.S. team was amazing, and I am thankful for every minute of it.”

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By WARREN MAYES The St. Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG) Premier Under-17 boys team finished second in the U.S. Youth National Soccer National Championships held in Overland Park, Kan. The boys lost to the Alpharetta Ambush 4-1 in the championship game.

The JB Marine Under-15 girls also were in Overland Park competing in the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships and went 0-2-1 in pool play.

Patrick Barry, a CBC graduate, coached the SLSG squad that contains several West County athletes, including goalkeepers Drew Garrone (Lafayette) and A. J. Morgan (Marquette) and field players Nick Caruso (CBC), Nick Doherty (Whitfield), Nick Franta (Parkway West), Eric Heet (Chaminade), Dylan Hundelt (CBC), Michael Pavlisin (CBC) and Carson Pryor (MICDS).

Barry said he was happy with how his club performed.

“Reaching the national championships was a tremendous achievement for the team,” Barry said. “The players overcame a lot of obstacles and just kept winning. It is really a credit to their ability and mental toughness.”

Going into nationals, Barry was down three starters due to knee injuries.

“Despite the adversity of the injuries, the team prepared extremely well and made some adjustments to compensate for the shortened bench,” Barry said.

The boys went 2-1 in pool play, besting West Coast FC of California 2-1, losing to Alpharetta in their second game and topping Penn Fusion Academy 2-0 in a mustwin game. That set up the rematch with the Alpharetta Ambush for the championship.

The top two teams in the six-team pool advanced to the title game.

“We played extremely well for the first 30 minutes,” Barry said. “We had chances to score but didn’t. They broke us down for the first goal, which made it very difficult.”

Trailing 1-0 at halftime, St. Louis was still in the match. But the Ambush were not to be denied.

“We had to push and take some chances, which resulted in more opportunities for them,” Barry said. “It was just not enough against an excellent team on that day.”

Barry said his club had an excellent overall season. He credited several players with leading the way.

“Eric Heet and Derek Rehagen, our two center backs, were solid all year,” Barry said. “They competed well against the best teams in the country at nationals. Michael Pavlinsin and Nick Doherty ran our center midfield very well. Carson Pryor, Nick Franta and Shane Mihaljevic provided much of our attack.”

Overall, Barry said he was proud of the entire team.

“I could not be prouder of this team during the last three months,” Barry said.

“We had our ups and downs, but when it mattered, this team got the job done. They are as mentally tough as any team I have ever coached.”

Jim Wipke, Eureka High School principal, coached the girls.

West County athletes on the squad included goalkeepers Jamison Wipke (Lafayette) and Ali Wallner (Eureka) and field players Lexi Boschert (St. Joseph’s), Haley Kavanaugh (St. Joseph’s), Mel Donaldson (Incarnate Word), Courtney Silberberg (Eureka), Adalie Schmidt (Incarnate Word), Mandi Timmerman (Incarnate Word), Mary Roche (Incarnate Word), Hannah Leinert (Eureka) and Caroline Militello (MICDS).

Wipke and the girls were honored to make it to the national tournament.

“To be one of six teams in the nation still practicing to prepare for the tournament was an awesome feeling in itself,” Wipke said.

The expectations going into nationals were simple, Wipke said.

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The team had to overcome an injury and adjust the lineup.

Before nationals, Wallner was seriously injured in an ATV accident.

“She broke her pelvis in six places,” Wallner said. “She is a remarkable young lady and is already on her road to recovery; however it was difficult not having her on the field with us in nationals.

“My daughter, Jamison, actually took her place in goal despite never playing goal before.”

There were no excuses. Wipke said the opponents played better.

“We faced unbelievable competition,”

Wipke said.

“I cannot say enough for the girls’ dedication,” Wipke said, adding that every team member contributed to the squad’s success.

“I do not think the results at nationals take away from our accomplishments,” Wipke said. “There were only two teams from Missouri to make it to nationals, and we were the only girls’ team.

“We were able to keep everything in perspective by being there for each other and picking each other up. When you have a girl go through the type of experience Ali did it, it sort of keeps everything in perspective for all of us.”

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By Susan E. Sagarra Missouri lottery officials are hoping that the old adage “you have to spend money to make money” will translate into more funds generated for public education in the state.

The Missouri Legislature recently approved increasing the Missouri Lottery’s advertising budget from $1.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to more than $8 million in fiscal year 2011. This comes at the same time that the state budget is facing massive cuts and a potential $900 million hole.

Still, officials for the Missouri Lottery said that an increase in the advertising budget makes sense because proceeds from the lottery are solely directed toward public education.

“In August of 1992, voters overwhelmingly approved having lottery proceeds go directly to education and that went into effect in July of 1993,” said Susan Goedde, communications manager for the Missouri Lottery. “The programs that it funds are determined by the Missouri Legislature each year but it all goes directly to educational programs.”

May Scheve, executive director of the Missouri Lottery, said almost 27 cents from each lottery ticket – which includes Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratchers, Lotto, Show Me Cash, Pick 3, Pick 4, Club Keno, Lucky Dough – goes toward education.

“We are a great, reliable resource for education funds,” Scheve said. “We have been able to give 100 percent of our proceeds to education, which goes to 14 different programs in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as to helping fund some programs in higher education. We’ve always been fortunate to meet our goals each year in providing funding for those programs.”

Scheve said the average lottery players are males between the ages of 45-60 with a median income of $66,000. Lottery officials said sales per capita (or household), based on fiscal year 2010 unaudited sales and July 2009 census information, stand at $3.15 per week.

“People are attracted to our games because it offers a dream of winning something,” Scheve said.

Scheve said some people’s perception that promoting the purchase of lottery tickets is akin to preying on people who are down on their luck is absurd.

“People are not turning to us to be their savior,” Scheve said. “We’re really just selling the dream. They are not turning to us out of desperation. We are not after people who bring their paycheck or Social Security check in to cash it all in on lottery tickets.

“We just ask that you throw an extra buck down for a shot at winning significant money and help education in the process.

It’s a very reliable resource for education funding and it is just a small portion of people’s disposable income.”

Tickets for most of the games the lottery administers cost $1, although Scratchers games also are offered in higher denominations.

And people do win.

For example, out of the 32 lotteries participating in the Powerball game, Missouri ranks second behind Indiana in the number of Powerball jackpot winners. The chance

of winning of a Powerball jackpot is 1 in 195 million.

Lottery officials said the chances of winning Scratchers games continue to improve.

In the early days, it paid out 45 percent of sales in prizes, the maximum amount allowed by law. Now Scratchers games pay out an average of 69 percent of sales in prizes, and an average of approximately one in every four tickets is a winner.

“We send out nine press releases a day announcing our winners,” Scheve said.

“They could be $25, $50, $100 winners. In April, we had a $258 million winner. It was a 29-year-old gentleman who had $20 in his pocket. We are trying harder to get the word out that you can win if you play.”

Scheve also said that several of the scratch-off games are great for gifts, especially stocking stuffers during the holidays.

In fact, she said that the only time the Missouri Lottery advertises to the public is

in the seven weeks between October and December leading up to the holidays, to promote the Scratchers.

Scheve said the Missouri Lottery generates all of its own money and does not take any from the state. The money does go into the state’s budget under general revenue before the Legislature appropriates the funds. Approximately $291 million, all of the lottery’s proceeds, are placed into the education budget. It then is divided up among numerous programs.

“We are a separate entity from the Gaming Commission and our money is totally separate from the casino money,” Scheve said. “Part of our money goes into the Classroom Trust Fund and part of the casino money gets put into the Classroom Trust Fund. But the casinos also fund other things. The lottery proceeds go solely to education (after administrative expenses).

The goal for both is to help fund education but the lottery only gives to education.”

According to the Missouri Gaming Commission, its funds are disbursed to the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Fund, National Guard Trust Fund, Missouri College Guarantee Fund, Early Childhood Development, Education and Care Fund Susan Goedde, Missouri lottery and Compulsive Gamblers Fund within the state budget.

In addition, casino gaming proceeds of more than $160 million are earmarked for education and nearly $18 million goes to the “home dock jurisdictions” (i.e., Maryland Heights receives funds from Harrah’s and St. Charles receives funds from Ameristar Casino).

Also according to the Gaming Commission, to-date for the current calendar year, gross receipts from licensed games and devices (minus winnings paid out) in the state has exceeded $892 million.

While casinos have the ability to advertise on their own in order to gain more patrons, the Missouri Lottery needed lawmakers’ approval to increase its advertising budget.

Scheve said that officials with the lottery approached the Missouri Legislature to see if they could receive that increase.

Scheve compared the concept of advertising to an already successful business entity.

“Just like McDonald’s, which is a successful business, we still need to tell people that we are here,” Scheve said.

“The programs that it funds are determined by the Missouri Legislature each year but it all goes directly to educational programs.”

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Where Lottery Proceeds Are Distributed For fiscal year 2010, the Missouri Legislature has appropriated more than $291 million from lottery proceeds to Missouri’s public education programs. The following programs will receive those proceeds.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will receive $194,161,606, to be distributed as follows: • $108,979,552 to Foundation Program Help pay for day-to-day operations of school districts, including transportation, early childhood special education, the Career Ladder Program, vocational education and early childhood development.

• $21,859,448 to A+ Schools Program High schools meet specific standards to ensure their students are well prepared to pursue advanced education and employment. Students who graduate from a designated A+ School may qualify for state-paid assistance to attend any eligible public community college or technical school in the state. Some four-year public colleges and universities also participate in this program.

• $19,590,000 to Special Education Excess Costs Established to reimburse school districts for the educational costs of serving children with individualized education programs exceeding three times the current expenditure per average daily attendance. This fund will be both disabilityand placement-neutral, creating a safety net for school districts that have no way of projecting the extraordinary cost of certain high-need students.

• $10,500,000 to Vocational Technical Schools For design, renovation, construction and

improvements of vocational technical schools in Joplin ($3,000,000), Kirksville ($5,250,000) and Pike County ($2,250,000).

• $9,786,539 to Classroom Trust Fund The fund consists of all monies transferred to it under section 160.534, RSMo, all monies otherwise appropriated or donated to it and all unclaimed lottery prize money. The money deposited into the fund is distributed to each school district in the state qualified to receive state aid on an average daily attendance basis.

• $7,768,606 to Public Placement Excess Cost Program Assists school districts in providing education services to students in residential placements through the Missouri Department of Mental Health or the Missouri Division of Family Services. It pays the excess cost incurred by those school districts for educating these students placed outside the school district where their parents reside.

• $4,800,000 to Virtual Schools Offers instruction in a virtual setting using technology, intranet and/or Internet methods of communication. Any student under the age of 21 in grade K-12 who resides in Missouri is eligible to enroll, regardless of the student’s physical location.

• $4,331,325 to Performance-Based Assessment Program Provides funding for continued development, administration and scoring of the statewide Missouri Assessment Program (MAP). The Lottery funding covers testing costs for the subjects of math and communication arts.

• $1,400,000 to Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Assists clients who have disabilities to obtain employment by diagnosis, physical restoration, training, placement and other related services.

• $774,514 to Character Education Initiatives Provides teacher training and resources to schools to emphasize the importance of universal values such as responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, caring and citizenship.

• $685,508 to Operational Maintenance and Repair These funds are for operational maintenance and repair at facilities statewide.

• $145,000 to Early-Grade Literacy Provides targeted funding for professional development activities related to the early-grade literacy programs offered at Southeast Missouri State University.

Re-appropriations • $2,959,805 to Vocational Technical Schools They will be used for design, renovation, construction and improvements of vocation technical schools in Camdenton, Poplar Bluff and Monett.

• $581,309 to Operational Maintenance and Repair For operational maintenance and repair at facilities statewide.

The Missouri Department of Higher Education received a total of $97,076,576, to be distributed to fund salaries, equipment and library purchases and institution-based student financial aid at each of the public higher education locations.

• $36,869,596 to University of Missouri campuses (Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis and Rolla) • $7,675,409 to Missouri State University,

Springfield • $4,985,715 to University of Central Missouri, War rensburg • $4,059,895 to Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau • $3,776,109 to Truman State University, Kirksville • $2,599,805 to Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville • $1,972,820 to Missouri Southern State University, Joplin • $1,968,039 to Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph • $1,551,205 to Lincoln University, Jefferson City • $908,704 to Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis • $420,528 to Linn State Technical College, Linn • $11,916,667 to Access Missouri Financial Assistance Fund (provides scholarships to students based on financial need and academic achievement) • $7,452,485 to Community Colleges • $419,599 to Southeast Missouri State University, Perryville • $200,000 to Future Minority Teacher Scholarships Re-appropriations • $10,000,000 to Linn State Technical College Planning, Design and Construction • $300,000 to University of Missouri, Kansas City (will be used to research expansion options for the existing dental school on the Kansas City campus).

SOURCE: Missouri General Assembly and Missouri Lottery.

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Mark Unangst, senior vice president of Gershman Mortgage in Chesterfield, said reverse mortgages are tax-free.

“The repayment is not required until the borrower moves out of the home permanently, sells the house, or passes away,” Unangst said. “There also are no penalties for early payment.”

While reverse mortgages are not for all senior citizens, Unangst said they offer a viable way to eliminate a monthly mortgage payment and borrow money at the same time.

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Von Hoffmann is a life member of The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, life member and major supporter of the Wolf Sanctuary and inaugural member of The 1904 World’s Fair Society.

Her cheerful philosophy keeps her smiling.

“I start every day at zero,” Von Hoffmann said. “Doing this, I forget about yesterday’s problems, which can’t be helped anyway.

The bad days are done with. I simply look forward to starting each morning fresh.”

The familiar real estate slogan, “Gundaker the sales maker!” was created “because people couldn’t pronounce my name correctly,” Gundaker, chairman of Gundaker Commercial Group, said.

In 2007, Gundaker, 76, retired as president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Gundaker, St. Louis’ largest residential real estate company.

Gundaker began his career at age 20, selling homes for a local builder in suburban St. Louis. In 1956, he joined the John J. Armbruster Company, rising from top sales associate to part owner. In 1967, the Real

Estate Board of Metropolitan St. Louis recognized him as the top residential salesperson in the area, and the next year, he established Gundaker Realtors, which grew to become St. Louis’ No. 1 home seller.

“I had 3,500 salespeople, and we all became like a family,” Gundaker said. “I’d go to their weddings, funerals and visit them in the hospital. Family – that’s the reason we’re still here.”

Gundaker is a member of The National Association of Realtors and a past director of the St. Louis Association of Realtors and the Missouri Association of Realtors.

In 1989, the St. Louis Rabbinical College named him St. Louis Businessman of the Year; in 1998, the St. Louis Association of Realtors named him Realtor of the Year.

For years, Gundaker has participated in the Foster Children’s Holiday Project, providing holiday gifts for foster children.

“Many times, these children arrive at their temporary homes with only the clothes on their back,” Gundaker said. “Our employees donate everything from bicycles to computers for some 300-325 kids.”

Gundaker served six years as president of the Arthritis Foundation’s area chapter and works on the boards of the Kilo Foundation

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“Although I believe other people certainly deserve this honor more, I’m looking forward to being with such nice people on the night of the gala,” he said.

Von Hoffmann and Gundaker will be honored at the “Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans” black-tie gala on Nov. 14 at the Chase Park Plaza. Proceeds will allow St. Andrew’s to maintain and expand its charitable programs, which provide housing and support services to low-income and at-risk seniors in the Greater St. Louis area. For tickets and information, call (314) 7260111 or visit standrews1.com.

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Antique Appraisal Fair And Market Place Saturday—September 11, 2010 11 am—3 pm We need a new bus! Our residents rely on our transportation services for grocery, clothing, and other shopping trips throughout each week, as well as many special outings that enhance their quality of life. All proceeds will help us purchase a new bus. Gambrill Gardens is a non profit community servicing older adults from of all economic backgrounds.

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Bring your old treasures and heirlooms and discover their worth! Fees are just $10 for your first item and $5 for each additional item. Six item limit please! Appraisers include:

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Antique Dolls Pottery Art Glass Porcelain China Toys World’s Fair & Historic Memorabilia Musical Instruments (except violins) Sculptures Paintings Furniture Costume Jewelry Silver Glassware BROWSE COMMUNITY MARKET PLACE WHILE YOU WAIT! Vendors will include an open air farmer’s market, candles, crafts, cosmetics, jewelry, food, resident bake sale, health and financial services, and other community businesses.

If you are interested in a booth, give us a call. We still have a few spaces available!

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PEOPLE Pablo Dayer, M.D., a nephrologist specializing in kidney disease and hypertension, recently joined Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s. Dr. Dayer was chief resident Dayer in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital and chief fellow in nephrology at Saint Louis University Hospital.

• • • Chesterfield-based Brinkmann Constructors has named Brian Satterthwaite, of Wildwood, as president, and Tom Oberle, of Fenton, as executive vice president.

Founder Robert G. Brinkmann assumes the position of CEO.

PLACES Amber Eagan has opened Wags to Riches, a full-service, mobile pet grooming spa on wheels. The owner can be reached at 980-7040. Eagan

CLASSES, MEETINGS & NETWORKING The Chesterfield Young Pros 1st Anniversary Party is at 5:30 p.m. on Tues.,

Aug. 24 at Fox and Hound in the Chesterfield Valley. The group is for those age 40 and younger who are interested in networking, professional development and meeting young people in Chesterfield.

Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members. Call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.

• • • The West County Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 25 at Forest Hills Country Club. Admission is $21 for members and $25 for guests. To register, call Deb Pinson at 230-9900 or visit westcountychamber.com by Aug. 20.

• • • The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours at 5 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 26 at Briarcrest Estates (14525 Clayton Road in Ballwin). Admission is free for members and $15 for nonmembers. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by Aug. 24.

• • • The Missouri Career Centers-St. Louis County Fall Career Fair is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 8 at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex (2 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur). Sixty area employers are expected to attend. Attendees should bring multiple copies of their resumes; professional dress

Sarah’s Café & Bakery in Chesterfield has brought the St. Louis area its first mobile cupcake truck.

Sarah’s Cake Stop travels around town selling cupcakes and is taking requests for stops. To locate Sarah’s Cake Stop, follow it on Twitter (@sarahscakestop) and Facebook (sarahscakestop). is required. Employers interested in participating are asked to call Adam Brown at (314) 615-4682.

• • • Peter Benoist, CEO of Enterprise Financial Services Corp. presents “Managing in Turbulent Times” from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 14 at Enterprise Bank & Trust (1281 N. Warson Road). To enroll, visit enterprisebank.com/eu.

• • • The city of Chesterfield and the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce present the Fundamentals of Small Business Program from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday nights for 10 weeks, beginning Wed., Sept. 22 at the city of Chesterfield Parks

and Recreation Building (17891 N. Outer 40 in the Chesterfield Valley). The course is taught by Richard Sacks and is based on his book, “The Twelve Commandments for Small Business: A Practical Guide to Beating the Odds.” The fee is $170 per person.

For more information and to register, call 537-6720 or visit chesterfield.mo.us.

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On top of all that, Whittaker Homes is offering “extra special” discounts at all six new-home communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area and introducing a brand new selection of affordably priced ranch and two-story models dubbed the Value Series II. “There just has never been a better time to buy a new home,” said Whittaker. “Everyone – including our unions – is working to hold our costs in check because they all know how tough the economy is. That makes it possible for us to offer starting prices on three- and four-bedroom homes as low as $106,500 at Glenhurst in Wentzville, and $129,500 at Eagles Landing in Shiloh, Ill., and from $174,500 at The New Town at St. Charles. Plus, buyers can take advantage of closeout pricing from the $140,000s at 1,400-home Stone Meadows

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The eclectic nature of New Town makes it easy for Whittaker to continually create and offer new housing designs. Recently Whittaker unveiled three half-acre homesites facing the lake between the Theater District and the Island District. One of the three lots already has been purchased.

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It’s already started here. In the first six months of 2010, McKelvey Homes sold as many homes as it did in the entire 12 months of 2009. At the same time, McKelvey has opened three new communities, is building new displays in several of its communities and has created new designs with lower starting prices. In March, McKelvey Homes was spotlighted by the St. Louis Business Journal as the only home builder to have an increase in sales in 2009 over 2008.

Whittaker Homes is enjoying a bounce as well. President Greg Whittaker reported that the company had 30 closings in June and was tied for the second-largest number of building permits issued in St. Charles County last month.

But high unemployment is putting a drag on any progress. “I believe that when people have more confidence that they will be working, it will have an effect on home sales,” noted Whittaker, adding that it is a difficult time even for those who are employed. “We all know someone who has lost a job and it shakes our confidence,” he said. “When companies start hiring again it will help everyone feel better about buying a new home.”

Home construction has its own economic impact. Each new home built creates, on average, the equivalent of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in taxes paid to local and federal authorities, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The ripple effect is felt across multiple industries, from makers of faucets and dishwashers to lumber yards. It even affects the sales of pickup trucks.

The Commerce Department said new home purchases surged by 23.6% for June, bouncing back nicely from May’s retreat after the tax credit incentive expired. What’s more, the supply of new homes for sale fell to 7.6 months worth, much improved from the 9.6 months worth of inventory estimated in May and much closer to the 6-month level of a healthy housing market.

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bounce, or at least a dribble. Prices have been falling for four to five years now, but in the first quarter of 2010 U.S. singlefamily home prices rose an average of 2 percent year-over-year -- the first national gain since 2006.

Here’s what else is happening: Homesites with 100-foot frontages are getting rare, but McKelvey Homes has them at The Manors at Magnolia , with introductory prices starting from the $290’s. Most of the sites are large enough to accommodate a side-entry three-car garage,” says Community Sales Manager Tim Knoche. “Best yet, we have walkout and cul de sac homesites available.” At the Manors, McKelvey is debuting a display of its award-winning 1½-story Turnberry model, with an amazing 4,015 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, 3½ baths and a three-car garage. To reach Magnolia, from Highway 40 take WingHaven Boulevard north four miles to right on White Magnolia , or from I-70 go left on Bryan Road to the neighborhood on the left.

The St. Jude Dream Home is drawing crowds to Talbridge. Fischer & Frichtel was chosen as the homebuilder for the region’s inaugural Dream Home Giveaway program, which benefits the St. Jude Childen’s Research Hospital in Memphis.

The charitable effort is one of the largest single-event fundraisers conducted by the world-renowned pediatric cancer research center. The Dream Home is a “Glenhurst” story-and-a-half, an all-new Fischer & Frichtel design with more than 3,300 square feet of living space. It is valued at approximately $550,000 and features a three-car garage, main-floor master suite, three secondary bedrooms on the upper level, 3½ baths, and an inviting hearth room. The limited number of $100 raffle tickets can be obtained at Regions Bank locations in Missouri, online at www. dreamhome.org, or by calling 1-800-6673394. The public is invited to attend Open House tours, which are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9:00 to 5:00, through September 5. Raffle tickets are available onsite The drawing will be held on Sept. 10 on Fox 2-KTVI. The main community entrance fronts Fairgrounds Road, just north of Friedens Road and east of Highway 94 in St. Charles.

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BENEFITS “Movin’ and Groovin’ with Kindermusik,” a Saint Louis Symphony benefit, is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 21 at the Jewish Community Center (16801 Baxter Road in Chesterfield). Children aged 6 and younger are invited to play percussion instruments, sing, dance and listen to musical story time during a class demonstration. Admission is free with an optional $5 donation. To register, call Jan Fishman at (314) 434-9496 or visit kindermusikstl.com.

• • • The Green Beret Casualty Fund Benefit begins at 12 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 21 at Eureka Community Center (333 Bald Hill Road). A POW/MIA balloon release; missing man table; performance from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. by Benefit Blues Band; the “A” Team from the 5th Special Forces Group with weapons, gear and stories; re-enactors; a silent auction; raffles; and food and drink are featured. A dance follows at 6 p.m. at

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• • • St. Charles Fashion Week is from Wed., Aug. 25 through Sat., Aug. 28 at Ameristar Casino. The event opens at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday with “Local Passion for Fashion,” benefiting Bridgeway Behavioral Health, at the Ameristar Conference Center. “Vintage to Avant-Garde,” benefiting Habitat for Humanity St. Charles, is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Home Nightclub.

“Jeans, Lingerie and Swimwear,” benefiting the St. Charles Humane Society, is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Ameristar Hotel Event Lawn. “Designer Night,” benefiting Oasis Food and Crisis Center, is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Ameristar Conference Center. Shopping from local vendors, runways shows, raffles and entertainment are featured. Tickets are $25 per night/$85 for all four nights and are available at ticketmaster.com. Call 259-9059.

• • • New OutLook Pioneer’s Eastern Missouri Council hosts a Trivia Night & Silent Auction at 7 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 28 at Eureka Community Center (333 Bald Hill Road). Cash prizes, attendance prizes and raffles are featured. The cost is $25 per player/$200 per eight-person team.

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• • • The “Run To Remember” 5K race will be held at 8 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 11, starting and ending in Wildwood Town Center.

The event commemorates the 3,031 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and is limited to 500 runners. The entry fee is $30 before Sept.

10 and $35 on race day. Performance shirts, medals, race bibs and category awards are included. Proceeds benefit Backstoppers Inc., a fund for firefighters and police officers, and the Pujols Family Foundation.

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• • • The West St. Louis County Lions Club/Eureka Days Run-Walk for Sight is at 8 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 11 in Old Town Eureka. The 5K/3.1-mile race is on a certified course; the walk is a 3K “fun walk,” and there is a half-mile “kids run” for children. The entry fee prior to Sept. 2 is $18 per person, $10 for kids aged 10 and younger, or $48 for an entire family. The fee increases after Sept. 2. To register, visit active.com and enter “Run for Sight” in the search field, or stop by the Eureka Parks Department, Connie’s Total Fitness, Tri County Realty, Comprehensive Chiropractic, or Wildwood Family YMCA. Proceeds benefit area charities, including Missouri School for the Blind, Lions Eye Research

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• • • An Antique Appraisal Fair and Community Market Place is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 11 at Gambrill Gardens Retirement Community (#1 Strecker Road, one-half mile west of Clarkson Road off Manchester Road). Antique appraisals are $10 for the first item and $5 for additional items (up to five); handmade arts and crafts items, jewelry and a farmers’ market are featured. Proceeds are designated for the purchase of a bus for Gambrill Gardens’ residents. Call 394-2992.

• • • Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc. hosts its annual golf tournament at 12 p.m. (checkin is at 11 a.m.) on Sat., Sept. 11 at Crescent Farms Golf Club. The entry fee includes lunch and dinner. Proceeds benefit EquineAssisted Therapy, a nonprofit in Wildwood, Town & Country and Robertsville providing therapeutic horseback riding to adults and children with disabilities. To register, visit equine-assistedtherapy.org/calendar. htm.

• • • A polo match to benefit Therapeutic Horsemanship is at 4 p.m. (gates open at 3 p.m.) on Sat., Sept. 11 at McGhee Polo Field (17879 Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield). Family activities also are featured. Tickets on the day of admission

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• • • The annual St. Luke’s Hospital Life & Hope Golf Tournament is at 11 a.m. (registration and lunch begin) on Mon., Sept.

13 at Glen Echo Country Club (3401 Lucas and Hunt Road in St. Louis). Dinner and prizes follow 18 holes. Proceeds benefit the Life & Hope Fund, serving patients with cancer. To register, call (314) 576-2345 or (314) 205-6231; for more information, call (314) 576-8140.

• • • Amazing Taste is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 19 at Wildwood Town Center. Guests taste more than 500 different wines, spirits and foods. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door; $20 tickets are available for groups of 10 or more. Proceeds benefit Angels Arms. Call (314) 726-6899 or visit angelsarms.org.

CONCERTS The city of Eureka presents Concerts on Central featuring Funky Butt Brass Band at 6:30 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 20 on Central Avenue in Eureka. Call 938-6775.

• • • “Margaritaville!” is the theme of a Fridays Uncorked event featuring the Jimmy Buffet-style music of Gary Sluhan at 8 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 27 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. Admission is $25 ($20 for Chesterfield Arts members) and includes a beverage and dessert. Call 5191955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

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Pick up tickets at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, front reception desk (150 Entrance Way in St. Peters) or at the will call window at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. For more information, call 916-9920; to reserve tickets, call 240BATS. • • • Family Fun Night is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 10 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Admission is $5. Call 2278950 or visit ballwin.mo.us.

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• • • “Good Grief for Kids” is at 7 p.m. on Mondays beginning Mon., Sept. 13 at St. John Lutheran Church (15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville). Children aged 4-12 learn to express themselves, feel better, and cope with loss. A $25 fee covers the cost of materials; scholarships are available. Call Linda at 779-2309 or visit stjstl.net.

• • • The St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash is on Sat., Sept. 25 and Sun., Sept. 26 at the Town Center of Wildwood. Amateurs and professionals compete for the grand prize in several categories, including ribs, brisket, chicken, chili, pork steak, People’s Choice, chicken wing eating, Best Decorated Booth, and more. Call Frank Schmer at 256-6564.

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• • • Four Winds Garden Club presents a Standard Flower Show from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 8 at Longview Farm House (13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country). Creative flower designs, horticultural specimens and educational exhibits are featured. Admission is free and open to the public. Call Roni Pidgeon at 2274693.

• • • “Passages in Caregiving” is from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month except December through February, beginning Sept. 8 at St. John Lutheran Church (15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville). Dr. Jack Radke leads the study/support group, discussing “Passages in Caregiving,” by Gail Sheehy.

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By SUZANNE CORBETT Tucked one block east of Hwy. 141 on Manchester Road is an oasis where one can escape area traffic and relax in a cozy dining room or outdoors on an inviting patio garden.

Locals know it as Tucker’s Place.

“It’s a place like no other,” said Mary Ann Manoni, Tucker’s Place hostess. “From our beer garden to our dining rooms and bar, guests love the atmosphere, and of course they love the food.”

Known as “The Place for Steaks,” Tucker’s Place, since opening its first place in Soulard, has been a cut above other steakhouses by choosing to bring the best USDA prime beef to its menu at fair prices. In fact, keeping prices affordable without cutting quality has been a promise and commitment Tucker’s has provided nightly for the past 19 years at its Manchester location.

“Keeping it fair and giving value is what it’s all about,”

Tucker’s Place 14282 Manchester Road •Manchester (636) 227-8062 Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fri.; 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sat.; 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sun. Bar Hours: open until 1 a.m., Mon.-Sat. open until midnight on Sun. www.tuckersplacestl.com

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Great tasting food priced right keeps Tucker’s’ loyal customer offer alternatives to satisfy customer cravings. base coming back to enjoy signature plates, such as the 20-ounce porterhouse and the Among the non-steak favorites are the salads, laced with 16-ounce New York strip.

Tucker’s’ own house-made dressings.

“On Tuesday we have a prime rib special,” Manoni “Our house dressing was Aunt Martha’s,” Struharik said. said. “You can get a 16-ounce for $14.95 or a 24-ounce for “We haven’t changed it since we got her recipe. It’s the $18.95. We sell them until they’re gone, and they go fast.” same we use and sell here or bottled at the grocery store.

Besides the steaks, pork has become a menu staple. The same is true with our steak sauce, which we invented Chop fans can sink their teeth into a 10-ounce lollipop right here. I remember mixing this and that together until chop, or for the heartier appetite, the 20-ounce, thick-cut, we knew we had it right. It’s been our signature sauce ever since.” center-cut pork chop.

Getting it right may well be the best way to describe Beyond steaks and chops there is a good showing of fish, chicken, sandwiches, pizza and salads. Granted, it is Tucker’s Place, where value is served up daily and is a varied menu for a steakhouse, but it is a menu that is backed up with flavor. not overcrowded or distracting from the steakhouse theme.

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Sweeping Chimney Covers Tuckpointing Brick Work Camera Evaluation Flue Relining Full Restoration Air Duct Dryer Vent Maintenance

636-391-2226 www.englishsweep.com

HOME PAGES 636.591.0010 DON JAMES HANDYMAN SERVICE 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FAUCET LEAK TO FULL REMODEL TILE • CARPENTRY • PLUMBING ELECTRICAL • DRYWALL FREE ESTIMATES

636-288-6410 I RETURN ALL CALLS!

GOT MOLD?

Biotek

Let us help!

Certified Mold Remediation Company

handyman

Specializing in:

Home Repairs • Plumbing • Electrical Carpentry • Painting • Windows & Doors Appliances • Roof Repairs • Decks & More!

636.541.0375 • 636.394.2319

Since 1930 Upholstering, Repairing and Refinishing

“Your Sweep for Life”

All Work Guaranteed • Full Insured & Bonded Painting St. Louis Since 1974 FREE Estimates

Need Help?

Quality Work At Competitive Prices!

BATHROOMS REMODELED visit our showroom

Free Estimates

Specializing in installation for two story homes with no wiring on first floor.

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(314) 822-0849

www.stl-concrete.com

Ceiling • Wholehouse Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

www.suburbantilecompany.com

636-530-1663 www.mrhandyman.com

New and Replacement

Suburban Tile Company 636-394-0799 / 636-346-6386

Bonded & Insured/Experienced Employees/ Professional, Safe And Reliable

Driveway & Patio

THE FAN MAN

Est. 1980 • Insured • Free Estimates

3 q Drywall repair/Painting 3 q Caulking/Grouting 3 q And much more!

Specializing In:

TILE YOUR HOME Kitchen * Bath * Fireplace Floor * Shower * Entry

3 q Kitchens & Baths 3 q Wood Rot 3 q Windows/Doors

Little Giant Pool & Spa

636.271.2200 • www.littlegiantpool.com

• Residential Remediation • Commercial Remediation • Indoor Air Quality • Guaranteed Odor Removal - Pet, Tobacco, etc.

636•887•4384

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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 and Carefully Screened West County 636-391-0000 www.homehelpersstl.com

Carpet & Flooring CARPET REPAIRS. Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates.

(314) 892-1003 We Bring the Showroom to YOU! Below Retail Pricing on Name Brand & Commercial Carpet, Laminate, Wood & Vinyl Flooring

Let us BEAT the Other Guys In Quality, Pricing and Service after the Sale!

We bring you all the latest styles.

We employ our own installers to guarantee quality work.

Free Estimates

Serving the St.Louis Area Since 1992

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.

Free estimates 314-843-4348 profloorstl.com

Automotive

BANKRUPTCY SALE

2006 Yamaha Road Star, 1670cc Engine, 8118 Miles, Cobra Pipes.

Starting at $5,000 2007 Kawasaki ZZR600 Sportbike, Model ZX600J, 599cc Liquid Cooled 4-Cylinder Engine, DOHC, 6-Speed, ONLY 41 Miles!

Starting at $3,500 This motorcycle has some minor cosmetic damage.

NOTE: This is a bankruptcy sale subject to a 30 day posting process through the court. Please make sure you fully understand the “bidding” process before tendering an offer.

314-447-3200

PHOTOS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ATEC-INC.COM

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RUNNING USED CARS Get More Money Than A Tax Deduction

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

Basements Basement Sealing & Waterproofing. Experienced plumbing pro. Call 314-724-8971

Computer Services Serving St. Louis & St. Charles Co www.stlpcguy.com

Call Mike at 636-675-7641 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.

Estate Sales

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 At Your Place...or Our Place!

Childcare

Affordable Expert PC Repair

Day care in my Ballwin home.

Infants to 5 years. Reserve spots. Full/ part time availability. Mon-Thurs. 23 years experience. References available.

Call Julie 636-227-3816

Chambers Computers 15274 Manchester Rd. Ste 275

Cleaning Services Sandy's Cleaning Service, cleaning West County Homes since 2002. Experienced, dependable, trustworthy, refeferences available.

Call 636-236-4216

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

KEEPING IT CLEAN

We cut costs, not corners!

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

Call 314-852-9787

Only $55/Hour

(New Ballwin & Manchester Rds.)

(636) 220-2395 www.chambers-computers.com

Concrete Services SJS INC CONCRETE DrivewaSidewalks. Porches.

Patios. Pool decks. Stamped Concrete. Exposed aggregate. Foundations poured/repaired. Epoxy injection. Water proofing. Basement Floors.

Walls. Stone Work. Walkways. Steps. Bobcat work.

Grading. Residential-Commercial. Free Estimates. Specializing in St. Louis Counties Finer Properties.

314-353-5555

Electrical Services SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Minor Electrical Work. Ceiling fans Installed. Light Fixtures Replaced. Security Lighting.

Dusk to Dawn Motion Detectors. Low Voltage Yard Lighting. Bathroom Exhaust Fans.

GFCI Receptacles/Switches.

Recessed Lights. Specializing in St.Louis County's Finer Homes. Free Estimates.

Insured for your protection.

314-353-5555

ESTATE SALE WEBSTER 126 W. LOCKWOOD AVE. every Thursday - Saturday in August, 11am-4pm.

Antique wicker, china, store fixtures and more!

BELLE FLEUR Webster store closing! Taking bids.

314-962-4844 or 636-527-4844

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

Delivered & stacked $85.

573-631-0291

Help Wanted

Industrial Nurse

Bodine Aluminum, Inc. was founded in 1912 in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1993, production began at the Troy plant. Bodine produces high-quality aluminum engine parts for many of Toyota's™ North American-built vehicles. Currently, Bodine in Troy employs over 500 team members.

The Troy plant has an opening for an Industrial Nurse to support its Health and Safety needs.

Candidates for this position should possess: -Industrial Nurse / LPN / RN / BSN or equivalent industrial experience.

-Familiarity with OSHA requirements, Worker's Compensation and ergonomics. OCC MED experience a plus.

-Basic computer skills including Word, Excel & Access.

-Professional demeanor, self motivation and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

-Candidate must be willing to work 2nd, 3rd, or split shift, as needed.

To apply for this position, please email, fax or mail your resume

by Tuesday, August 31, 2010. No phone calls, please. EOE. Email: baijobs@tema.toyota.com Fax: (636)462-3032 Mail: Bodine Aluminum, Inc. Attn: Human Resources - MR 100 Cherry Blossom Way Troy, MO 63379

For Rent 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.

Garage Doors WEST COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SERVICE. Proudly serving West County since 1980. Springs, cables, electric openers. No extra charge for Evenings and Weekends! Call 636-388-9774

Hauling Services

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

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

Watch For Our Next Edition on August 25, 2010!

To place a classified ad, call Hope 636-591-0010

CNA's - Caregivers

West St. Louis County Area CNA's with current license Caregivers with Experience Insured vehicle a must Download an application at

Seniorshomecare.com Or call 636-225-2600

Dental Assisting Program

Dental Assistant/ Receptionist If you are looking for an opportunity wthout experience, this is your chance to start your career as a Dental Professional! 11-week training.

Saturdays only.

Call Advanced Dental

314-583-3791

AdvancedDentalCareers.com

Caregivers Wanted. Experience with all aspects of home care. Must have good communication skills. Work where you are appreciated!

Call 636-391-0000

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Full Time Employees Needed!

Days & Nights.

Apply at Chesterfield Valley Subway near Lowes or call 636-733-0006

Advertising & Marketing Assist Sales Dept. with contacts calls proposal and more.

Create account opportunities, maintain communication with clients. Office, MSOffice a must. Productive results & action oriented. Experience helpful. Email resume to latinfax@aol.com or fax 636-536-9456

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

stlcastingcall.com

Home Improvement

IMPROVING St Louis Homes Since 1998 S&R Construction

Basement Finishing, Custom Decks, Kitchens, Baths.

Sunrooms, Electrical, Plumbing, Custom Tiling, Painting, Concrete & many other quality improvements!

BBB accreditted!

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

FREE ESTIMATES!

Call Steve 314-616-9061

Customer photos and discount offers at www.

SnRconstructioncompany.com

Storm damage?

Home rehab & remodel services. No job too big or small!

314-724-8971

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

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Lawn & Landscaping ...A Certified Belgard Installer...

Hardwood flooring & Tile INSTALLATION with an eye for detail! Remodelling & new construction: kitchen, bath, fireplace, entryway, etc. References avail. FREE Estimates.

feco, LLC 636-225-0025

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

(636) 227-5595

Morales Landscaping LLC. Spring clean-up and mulching. Grass cutting $30 and up.

Leaf, bush and tree removal.

Retaining walls and patios.

Fencing – vinyl, hardwoods, aluminum chain link. Check our prices before you buy.

Call 636-699-5189

Music Lessons PIANO LESSONS: Masters Degree in Composition w/ Piano major, 5 yrs. in Europe, 30 yrs. teaching experience, all ages. Taught music theory and piano at college level.

Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur 636-458-0095 PIANO LESSONS. Experienced piano teacher now accepting new students.

All ages accepted, you're never too old to enjoy learning music! Lessons given in my Creve Couer home. References available. Call Sofia at 314-750-4094

Painting Services Core aeration, slice seeding, lawn repair, crabgrass control, fall fertilizing and seeding.

(636) 296-5050

Interior & Exterior Will BEAT any reasonable Estimate!

Call 636-230-0185

•Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Retaining Walls & Paver Patios •Landscape Design & Installation •Drainage Work •Landscape Lighting •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050

Lawn Care Mikes Lawn Service: Dependable, responsible. Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, yard clean-up. References. Call 636-346-9704 Cheap Environment-Friendly Lawn Service. We only use ELECTRIC mowers!

Call 636-273-4232

Landscaping Va l l e y L a n d s c a p e C o .

Mowing, leaf removal, mulching, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning! (636) 458-8234 •Retaining Walls •Mulch •Concrete •Bobcat Work •Tree Trimming All Contracts in August Receive Discount!

Insured & Registered 20 Years Exp 636-337-7758

PEDRO MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING A Cut Above! Year round Lawn Maintenence, aeration, power raking, leaf, bush & tree removal, spring clean-up. Gutter cleaning. Mowing, mulching, bush & tree trimming, edging, retaining walls, drainage work, patios, fence installation/ repair and more. 636-237-5160 or 636-519-9190

MIENER LANDSCAPING Rock walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, etc. Friendly service, with attention to detail. Call Tom 636.938.9874

Professional Outdoor Services *Mowing and Fertilization *Landscape Installation & Retaining Walls *Brush Pruning & Clearing

636-466-2050

I LOVE TO PAINT!!!

Professional Painting Paints, Glazes & More

Cabinetry & Furniture Too! Affordable Quality

Crabgrass and/or Nutsedge problems?

Call now for Fast Free Estimates.

636-466-2050

Lawn & Landscape Renovations, Custom Exteriors, Deck Repair & Design, Tree & Stump Removal. FREE ESTIMATES 314-724-8971

Masonry Autullo Masonry Inc. Brick and stone contractor. 32 yrs in business in St.Louis. Our reputation is built on quality and service for all your masonry needs. Paving, sidewalks, patios, walls, fireplaces indoor and outdoor, fire pits and tuck pointing. Free Estimates.

Insured. Call 636-394-5543

MILBOURN

TUCKPOINTING

Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Spraying, Fertilizing, Planting, Brush Removal, Edging, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Systems

Call 314-426-8833

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

636-466-2050

Chimneys, Walls, Spot & Solid Waterproofing, Caulking Do Own Work • No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted

DON'T PAY MORE! Free Estimates.

Call David Sontheimer 314-732-FAUX(3289) www.cabinette.net

CEDAR PRO DECK STAINING

BY BRUSH ONLY "No Mess, No Stress" Decks • Fences Play Sets • Gazebos

Work Guaranteed!

15% OFF

please mention ad at estimate

16 Years Experience References • Free Estimates

314-452-2204

Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing • Window Washing Gutter Cleaning

www.painting-pros.com

636-527-2501

Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

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

314-484-1548

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

Riverside Painting Residential Interior and Exterior Painting.

Insured.

Senior discount!

We just keep rolling it on!

Call Ken 636-391-1746 Personal Services WINGS FOR SENIORS DON'T LET THE NEED FOR A LITTLE ASSISTANCE KEEP YOU FROM TAKING THAT SPECIAL TRIP WINGS FOR SENIORS...

Provides a caring companion to escort senior citizens to a family event, to visit friends, or for other air travel needs. Air travel can be a challenge, expecially for seniors.

Airport check-in, luggage handling, security procedures, boarding, plane changes and unexpected delays can be daunting. Visit our website for complete details or call 314-803-9233 www.wingsforseniors. wordpress.com

Pet Services

Wags to Riches

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

Plumbing Services SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Minor Plumbing Repairs.

Drain/Sewer Opening.

Kitchen Faucets/Disposals Installed. Bathroom Vanities, Toilets Repaired/Replaced. Water Lines/Drain Lines Replaced. Dishwashers/Ice makers Installed.

Specializing in St.Louis County's Finer Homes. Free Estimates. Insured for your protection. 314-353-5555 Professional Plumbing repair & replacement. Over 15 yrs. experience. Free Estimates.

Call Ron 636-527-0176

Affordable Plumbing Repairs and bathroom remodeling.

Call Craig 636-458-1161 or 314-614-4840 ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051 Plumbing Services Kitchens, Baths, Stacks NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! 314-724-8971

Real Estate Can't Sell Your House?

Can't Qualify For A Bank Loan?

Call Cindy for Solutions

314-458-6110 Recycling

WE BUY SCRAP METAL Earthbound Recycling

Buying 1 to 2,000lbs. of copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, lead and car batteries. FREE drop-off for steel, vinyl and cardboard.

25 Truitt Dr., Eureka, MO 63025 Open M-Sat 9-5.

636-938-1188

EarthboundRecycling.com

Roofing Services

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

Mulch Premium mulch or topsoil delivered to your home. All types of Bobcat work also available. No delivery charge on 3 yards or more. All major credit cards accepted. Call Al’s Greenhouse at 314-739-2476.

Painting Services

THREE DECADES OF QUALITY WORK

DECK STAINING • BY BRUSH ONLY No Spraying • No Rolling • No Mess Specializing in Hardwood Decks

Work Guaranteed • Insured • References

314-852-5467 314-846-6499

www.cedarbeautiful.com

Tuckpointing

MILBOURN

TUCKPOINTING

Chimneys, Walls, Spot & Solid Waterproofing, Caulking Do Own Work • No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted

314-484-1548

Wedding Services BrandyWyne Studio

WEDDINGS, Event Planning, Home Design and Staging, with Fresh Floral Art displays.

Call today for more information

314-602-4112

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345 Carmel Woods Dr. • Ellisville This completely updated, move in ready townhome w/2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths offers approximately 2,000 square ft of finished living space! For a free 24 hour recorded message regarding this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1306.

2137 Hickory Summit Ct. • Ballwin This meticulously cared for 4 bedroom 3.5 bath 2 story beautifully situated on a private lot with treed backdrop! For a free 24 hour recorded message regarding this property, please call 1-800-628-1775 ext 1506.

636-549-1129

www.prudentialalliance.com Chesterfield/Wildwood

636-537-0300

2903 ST ALBANS FOREST CIR WILDWOOD Spectacular custom ranch on 3+ acres near St Alban Country Club.

High ceilings, 4 FP. $1,565,000

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314-997-7600

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17725 WILDING PLACE DRIVE WILDWOOD Fabulous 2 sty on park-like lot, quiet cul-de-sac, updated kitchen, granite counter tops & stainless appls. $649,900

13212 WEATHERFIELD DRIVE ST LOUIS CO Beautifully updated 4BR home w/great views. Gourmet kitch with Viking & Sub-Zero stnlss appls.$599,900

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

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

1631 WILSON FOREST VIEW CT Great 2 sty home with 4BR, 2.5ba, 2 car garage. Lots of windows, unique flr plan, fin LL rec rm, fam rm w/FP. $450,000

2127 MINT SPRING LANE WILDWOOD Beautiful 2 sty 4BR, 4ba home on 3 wooded acres. Updated kitchen w/granite & stainless appls. $439,900

420 COUNTRY OAK DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Move-in ready 2-story in impeccable condition. 4BR/3.5ba with updates throughout. $360,000

119 CHESTERFIELD BLUFFS DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Fabulous villa, 2 sty 4BR/3.5ba in Chesterfield Bluffs.

Updates galore. Wood flrs. $359,900

2365 WINDSOR MEADOW BLVD WILDWOOD Unique 2 story home with 3BR, 2.5ba, liv, din, breakfast rm, kit & den. Loaded with options. $300,000

15552 PARASOL CHESTERFIELD 4BR, 2.5 2 sty. Great location, many updatesincl kitchen w/cherry cabs, granite, spacious rms. $290,000

3125 S STATE HWY FF EUREKA Remarkable 3BR/3ba log cabin lodge-type house high above Meramec Rivers's edge.. $245,000

441 LONDONDARY (BALLWIN) Great ranch with 3BR, 3 full baths, wood flrs, updated kitchen, fin LL rec rm. $300,000 1313 RUSTICVIEW DR (BALLWIN) Spacious 3BR/2ba home in convenient Ballwin subd. Updated kitch, baths. $259,900 412 GREAT HILL (BALLWIN) Charming, updated 1.5 sty. Maple cabinets, bay window, skylights, fabulous patio. $155,000 754 WOODSIDE TRAILS DR #101(BALLWIN) Affordable living in this garden condo w/2BR and 2 full baths. $127,500 711 LOFTY POINT (BALLWIN) Spacious Treetop condo with newer deck overlooking trees. Large master suite. $111,000 998 TARA OAKS DR (CHESTERFIELD) Custom 2sty,former display, great lot, inground pool, gourmet kitchen. $767,000 1838 ELMSFORD LN (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed 2 sty w/ingrnd pool.

Lovely wood flrs on main level. $644,500 17119 SURREY VIEW DR (CHESTERFIELD) Pristine ranch, 4BR,3.5ba, 2 FP, 3 car garage, level lot. $579,900 899 A HOG HOLLOW (CHESTERFIELD) 17 acre lot, currently being used for crop growth. Level lot. $561,000 2206 TWIN ESTATES CIRCLE (CHESTERFIELD) Fabulous 2 sty home w/4BR, 2.5 baths and a 3 car garage. $474,900 889 HOG HOLLOW RD (CHESTERFIELD) 6 ac lot w/ranch home, out bldgs & grain bins. 4BR, 3 full baths. $425,000 1928 BUCKINGTON DR (CHESTERFIELD) Lovely 2sty in Scarborough subd.

Premium lot backs to woods. $389,900 18680 CHESTERFIELD BLUFFS CIRC (CHESTERFIELD) Updated 1.5 story in Chesterfield Bluffs. Wood flrs. $380,000 1922 SUMTER RIDGE CT (CHESTERFIELD) Spacious 2sty in popular Baxter Ridge. Wood floors in foyer. $379,900 213 GRAND BANKS (CHESTERFIELD) Come see this gracious 4BR, 3ba villa in elegant Baywood Village. $355,000

1918 BRENTWOOD CT (CHESTERFIELD) Beautiful 2 sty. Fabulous inground pool, fin LL., lovely décor. 2FP. $340,000 63 HIGHLAND PARK DR (CHESTERFIELD) Ranch in Four Season sits on Golf Course. 3BR, 3ba ranch. $297,500 15593 BEDFORD FORGE DR #24 (CHESTERFIELD) 3rd floor unit overlooking lake & woods. $154,000 16643 STERLING POINTE CT (CLARKSON VALLEY) Custom 1.5 sty, gorgeous inground pool, 2 sty great rm. $890,000 214 FOX CHAPEL (CLARKSON VALLEY) Beautifully appointed 1.5sty home in Forest Hills Country Club. $769,000 1594 TERRA VISTA (CREVE COEUR) Gorgeous former display with all the bells and whistles. Gourmet kitchen. $350,000 11920 OLD BALLAS RD, #203 (CREVE COEUR) Spacious 2BR, 2ba, secured building, wood flrs in LR&DR. $174,500 652 #201 EMERSON RD (CREVE COEUR) New construction in Creve Coeur! 1BR/1ba.

Granite, stainless, wood flrs. $164,000 50 ELK RUN DR (EUREKA) Totally renovated 3BR/1ba ranch/1cr gar. Fab ktchn w/SS appl, wood flr, sep DR. $139,900 3168 AUTUMN TRACE (MARYLAND HTS) Backs to the lake. Great views.

2BR, 2.5 bath ranch condo. $145,000 2313 CHARLEMAGNE (MARYLAND HTS) Nice townhouse offers 2BR,1.5ba, liv rm, kit/din LL fam rm. $124,000 1865 SEVEN PINES (ST LOUIS) Traditional 3BR, 2bath ranch with lg liv rm & adjoining dining rm, wood flrs. $214,900 124 CRESCENT BLUFF DR (ST LOUIS CO) 3800 sq ft of perfection on 3.4 acre wooded lot. 4BR, 4.5ba home. $599,999 6205 CLIFTON AVE (ST LOUIS HILLS) St Louis Hills 3BR/2ba ranch has LR, DR, fam rm, eat-in kit, sunrm. $244,900 12824 PORTULACA #D (STLOUIS UNINC) 2BR, 2ba condo. Freshly painted – newer carpet, AC, & furnace. $79,000

12947 MIDFIELD TERRACE (UNINC ST LOUIS CO) Beautiful home, vaulted GR, separate DR, updated kitch. $199,900 11991F VILLA DORADO (UNINC STL CO) Wonderful 2BR/1ba upper level condo facing trees. Updated kitch. $79,000 12371 EASTLAND CT (UNINC) Updated ranch on a 1/3 acre cul-de-sac lot! Pkwy N schools too. 3BR, 2ba up. $224,500 849 STONE BRIDGE SPRINGS DR (Wildwood)Custom 1.5sty, 3 acres, lovely views, 2sty great rm & foyer. $799,000 466 BLACKWOLF RUN DR (WILDWOOD) Fabulous 1.5 sty w/5BR/4.5ba. Gourmet kitchen, granite, wood floors. $749,900 16236 WYNNCREST RIDGE CT (WILDWOOD) Stunning 2 sty atrium home with 4BR+ bonus rm or 5BR, 4.5 ba! $689,900 1418 RIDGETREE TRAILS (WILDWOOD) Custom 2 sty on gorgeous treed 1.5+ ac lot. Circle drive, 3 car garage. $624,900 841 STONE BRIDGE SPRINGS (WILDWOOD) Stunning atrium ranch sitting on 3 wood acres. 4BR, 3.5ba. $579,000 2100 BABLER RIDGE LN (WILDWOOD) Seeking historical appeal? Reproduction gambrel cape on 3 private acres. $485,000 2011 WAKEFIELD FARM RD (WILDWOOD) A horse lover's dream! 4BR/3.5b ranch w/fin LL and walkout. $399,900 3540 BOUQUET (WILDWOOD) Charming 3 sty Colonial. Large wrap around porch with beautiful views. $369,900 335 OAK PARK VILLAGE DR (WILDWOOD) 3BR ranch, vauted great rm, FP, kitchen with black appliance. $225,000 17147 CAMBURY (WILDWOOD) Newer townhome with 2BR, 3.5ba, 2 car garage.

Tall ceilings, wood flrs. $224,900 123 IMPERIAL CROWN WAY #J (WILDWOOD) Updated garden condo with 2BR, 2ba , one carport space. $115,000 133 JUBILEE HILL #A (WILDWOOD) Move-in ready garden condo. 2BR, 2 full bths. Eat-in kit, all appls stay. $105,500

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A Sparkling Gem to Call Home!

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This stunning 1.5 story custom home sits on a private 1.6 acre lot.

A gorgeous heated in-ground Baker Pool with Pebble Sheen finish (gunite), Cool/Sun deck, built-in hot tub, Sheer Decent waterfall and extensive landscaping are wonderful added exterior features that will make you want to call this “home”.

Attention to detail throughout makes this home show like a display.

Upon entering this home, you

will be impressed by the grand foyer with wood floors and cased openings. A private study, located off of this foyer, will be perfect for your home office. Across the foyer, the large dining room, accented by crown and chair rail moldings, will be perfect for entertaining.

The picturesque view of the pool from the wall of windows in the beautiful two story great room is amazing. Also featured in the great room are built-in bookcases, fireplace, plus butler’s pantry with a wet bar and built-in wine cooler.

If you are looking for a dream kitchen, this is it!

Included in this gorgeous kitchen are stainless appliances, solid surface counter tops, gas cook top and built-in refrigerator. A spacious hearth room with

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18715 Babler Meadows Dr. Wildwood • $569,000 Gorgeous granite kitchen highlights this professionally decorated atrium ranch. 3 Acre Wooded Lot. 2 frpl, 3c gar Fin LL. Bay windows, Hdwd Flrs, New HAVAC, Spectacular Home!!

Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 www.MikeLeeker.com

4214 North Fork Rd. Eureka • $469,900 Remodeled granite kitchen and master bath highlight this beautiful ranch. Vaulted great room with knotty pine ceilings Finished lower level. Very private wooded 4 acre lot!

Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 www.MikeLeeker.com

1572 Fountainhead Ln. Spanish Lake • $385,000 Upgraded to the nines! Whole house gas generator, 3-car side entry, 9-foot ceilings, 3 acres, gated, granite, warming drawer, walk-in pantry, walls of windows, crown molding, wet bar, finished lower level,3-sides brick,sprinklers. 50’ composite deck.

Call Robin Williams 314-401-0155

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2639 Sun Meadow Drive Chesterfield • $369,000 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME & neighborhood awaits buyer who appreciates many updates/ fin.

LL/4+ bdms & lovely curb appeal.

Pretty hdwd flrs/neutral decor & move-in ready.

Call Barb Woodham 314-346-2272 www.barbwoodham.com

604 Taylor Pointe Ct. Wildwood • $324,900 IMPECCABLE 3 Bed, 3 Full Bath!

Updated flooring, huge mstr ste, rec rm/media rm, full ba, PLUS sleeping in lower. Neighborhood Pool & Tennis, Private Backyard, Cul de Sac, Minutes to Wildwood Town Center!

Call Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555 stephaniethompsonrealtor.com

14350 Lake Tahoe Dr. Chesterfield • $210,000 Updated 3BR 2BA beauty! Brick & vinyl ext! Pro landscaping! New Quarry tile flooring! New neutral carpeting! New white cabs, upgr kit appl! Fireplace!

W/O to screened-in porch & sweeping bkyd! Stroll to lake w/fountains!

Call Chris Ronberg 314-922-4358 ChrisRonberg.com

Mike Leeker 314-435-4040

Chris Ronberg 314-922-4358

Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555

Barb Woodham 314-346-2272

Robin Williams 314-401-0155

a stone fireplace completes this perfect picture.

The main floor master suite with coffered ceiling and His and Hers walk-in closets has an incredible master bath with a Jacuzzi tub.

There are three spacious upper level bedrooms with walk in closets. A finished lower level with rec room, media room, full bath and office/ playroom offers plenty of additional living space for those special gatherings. The finished three car side entry garage has Garage Tech storage systems and giant car pad

flooring. This home is truly a gem!

This wonderful home at 1418 Windgate Way Lane, Chesterfield is offered for sale by Prudential for Alliance, REALTORS® $1,175,000. Please call 636-5370300 now to schedule your private viewing.

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Prudential Alliance, REALTORS 17050 Baxter Dr., Suite 200 Chesterfield

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1248 Marsh Ave. - Ellisville - $163,000 Updated ranch on half acre park setting! Gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances, and tile floor. Huge deck!

28 Upper Conway Ct Chesterfield $859,900

1233 Takara Ct Town and Country $825,000

525 Conway Village Town and Country $749,000

17360 Cougar Trails Wildwood $597,822

24 Forest Club Chesterfield $550,000

748 Cedar Field Ct Town and Country $475,000

12900 Thornhill Dr Town & Country $475,000

14630 Hunters Point Chesterfield $349,000

633 Fox Hill Estates Manchester $325,000

1092 Dougherty Lake Est Dr Valley Park $275,000

325 Baxter Rd Ballwin $234,900

63 Willow Brook Dr Creve Coeur $204,900

9604 Greenview Crestwood $169,500

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1734 Blue Oak Dr. - Chesterfield - $184,900 2BD/3.5 BA Condo in premium location. Fin.basement with full bath,gas fireplace,end unit,complex pool.

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305 Remington Way Dr. – Ballwin $440,000 Pristine “like new” one owner 2sty in Remington Place! First class upgrades, huge mstr ste, bonus rm. Over 3600 sqft!

684 Rustic Valley Dr. - Ballwin - $169,900 Great ranch with lots of potential! Finished lower level, large master bedroom, 2 full baths.

338 Bellestri Dr. – Ballwin - $210,000 5 bds & 3 baths! Updated kit, bay window, sunroom, wet bar, patio & lrg fenced bkyd! Grt nbrhd & Pkwy schools.

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855 Woodside Trails Dr. - Ballwin - $220,000 End unit villa! Almost 1600 sq ft main lvl, fin LL w/bdrm & full bath!

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12529 Robinview Ct. – Creve Coeur $315,000 4BD/2.5 BA on Creve Coeur cul-de-sac! Vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen, large grt rm and rear deck!.

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