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Republicans in the wilderness

A Gallup poll last week showed that far more Americans describe themselves as “conservatives” than as “liberals.” Yet Republicans have been clobbered by the Democrats in both the 2008 elections and the 2006 elections. In a country with more conservatives than liberals, it is puzzling in fact, amazing - that we have the furthest left President of the United States in history, as well as the furthest left Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Republicans, especially, need to think about what this means. If you lose when the other guy has all the high cards, there is not much you can do about it. But, when you have the high cards and still keep taking a beating, then you need to re-think how you are playing the game.

The current intramural fighting among Republicans does not necessarily mean any fundamental re-thinking of their policies or tactics. These tussles among different segments of the Republican Party may be nothing more than a long-standing jockeying for position between the liberal and conservative wings of that party.

The stakes in all this are far higher than which element becomes dominant in which party or which party wins more elections.

Both the domestic and the foreign policy direction of the current administration in Washington are leading this country into dangerous waters, from which we may or may not be able to return.

A quadrupling of the national debt in just one year and accepting a nuclear-armed sponsor of international terrorism like Iran are not things from which any country is guaranteed to recover.

Just two nuclear bombs were enough to get Japan to surrender in World War II. It is hard to believe that it would take much more than that for the United States of America to surrender - especially with people in control of both the White House and the Congress who were for turning tail and running in Iraq just a couple of years ago.

Perhaps people who are busy gushing over the Obama cult today might do well to stop and think about what it would mean for their grand-daughters to live under sharia law.

The glib pieties in Barack Obama’s televised sermonettes will not stop Iran from becoming a nuclear terrorist nation. Time

is running out fast and we will be lucky if it does not happen in the first term of this president. If he gets elected to a second term - which is quite possible, despite whatever economic disasters he leads us into - our fate as a nation may be sealed.

Unfortunately, the only political party with any chance of displacing the current leadership in Washington is the Republican Party. That is why their internal squabbles are important for the rest of us who are not Republicans.

The “smart money” says that the way for the Republicans to win elections is to appeal to a wider range of voters, including minorities, by abandoning the Ronald Reagan kinds of positions and supporting more of the kinds of positions that Democrats use to get elected. This sounds good on the surface, which is as far as many people go, when it comes to politics.

A corollary to this is that Republicans have to come up with alternatives to the Democrats’ many “solutions,” rather than simply be nay-sayers.

However plausible all this may seem, it goes directly counter to what actually has happened in politics in this generation. For example, Democrats studiously avoided presenting alternatives to what the Republican-controlled Congress and the Bush administration were doing, and just lambasted them at every turn. That is how the Democrats replaced Republicans at both ends of Pennsylvania Ave. Ronald Reagan won two elections in a landslide by being Ronald Reagan - and, most important of all - explaining to a broad electorate how what he advocated would be best for them and for the country.

Newt Gingrich likewise led a Republican takeover of the House of Representatives by explaining how the Republic agenda would benefit a wide range of people.

Neither of them won by pretending to be Democrats. It is the mushy “moderates” - the “kinder and gentler” Bush 41, Bob Dole and John McCain - who lost disastrously, even in two cases to Democrats who initially were very little known, but who knew how to talk. © 2009 Creators Syndicate, Inc.

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But President Barack Obama’s plan to to the editor: create a massive new national health care I read intensely the letter in the June 17 program would put our nation on the road edition from Noel LaVanchy regarding to financial ruin. One major point that the decision whether or not I should be the Obama administration ignores is that required by Missouri law to wear a helmet Medicare and Social Security are rapidly when I ride my motorcycle. running out of money. In 2006, the trustOK, so LaVanchy has had four accidents ees of these programs projected Medicare while riding a motorcycle and sustained will be broke by 2018, and Social Security several injuries. Maybe LaVanchy should insolvent by 2040. quit riding.

Those dates were projected well before I, too, have been riding for 40 years now the federal government began writing and have had only one injury accident billion dollar checks to bail out a host while riding. This accident also resulted in of poorly-managed U.S. companies and several broken bones for me, none of which industries. were spared because, in accordance with Now the Obama administration wants to Missouri law, I was wearing my Depart- create a new national health care program ment of Transportation (DOT)-approved with a price tag that will easily exceed $1 helmet. trillion.

Let those who ride decide. Yes, let me Senior citizens should be outraged that decide whether or not I wear a helmet, just they are being ignored by the Obama like you get to decide if you wear one. administration. Why create a new massive Put on your seat belt. No smoking here. federal program when we are running out Wanna wear a helmet? OK, you decide. of funds for Medicare and Social Security?

Me? I prefer not to. Is that not my decision, Our seniors have made countless sacrifices just like yours? Smoking, diabetes, heart for this great country, and they deserve to disease, cancers - all forms of death. Mine? be nothing less than a national priority.

I ride, I decide. It should be my choice.

David Potter Ron Birke Ballwin Ballwin to the editor: For all the seniors, especially AARP Liberal bias members, who voted for President Barack to the editor: Obama and his Democrat lackeys, you A recent letter writer claiming that deserve what you are going to get for the George W. Bush was one of the worst pres- next two years in Social Security benefit idents in history offers as “proof” a survey increases: nothing, or zero increases. showing that academic historians ranked Unfortunately, the rest of us are stuck him toward the bottom. As anyone with a with your poor decisions. Obama’s elecmodicum of common sense knows, college tion was encouraged by AARP, so you tell faculties are overwhelmingly liberal politi- how smart they are or how they lack your cally, to the tune of 90-plus percent. This interest or concerns. introduces such obvious bias as to make And he promised no new taxes – another the “survey” results comical. lie. Now taxes will be increased on cigaThe letter also claimed that George W. rettes, wine, beer, alcohol, guns, sweets Bush “was no Harry Truman.” He was (such as candy, ice cream, cookies), etc. right about that. Truman rose in politics His lie about health care is even worse. with the influence of the Tom Pendergast Of the tens of millions who do not have crime syndicate in Kansas City. I imagine health care, millions can afford it but prefer W.’s help was a tad more sedate than that. not to pay for it. Also, millions are illegal Joe Elstner immigrants and we do not owe it to them.

Ballwin When he is finished, his socialistic program will have you waiting six months to a year for required services. He is hoping many Bankrupting America sick and seniors will die and then he can to the editor: justify how much money he has saved.

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ferences, not more, as in the auto industry, brokerage, insurance and lifestyle (regarding his interference in deciding what we can eat or drink).

He should be more concerned with the trash that comes out of Hollywood, corrupting the minds of our young people. Of course, that is where he gets big money from, the garbage peddlers on the West Coast.

If he is interested in cutting costs, have him stop the multi-million dollar junkets to take in a show and/or his family touring Europe at taxpayer expense.

It will be interesting to see if his illegal relatives who were supposed to leave the country years ago get special treatment and are allowed to stay. It is bad enough that he cannot prove his American birth record, but also that he admits that he lied during the election about being a Muslim.

Wake up, America. Stop Obama.

Jim Yettke Ballwin

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to the editor: I understand my cell phone bill very well.

I have two added lines for $9.99 each and each has taxes and surcharges per line of just over $4.28 for a 42 percent increase or tax.

Does anyone else see that 42 percent governmental grabbing of money?

The upside is, I can reach my loved ones almost immediately, if only they would have the phone within reach and answer or return calls.

Sales taxes in the greater St. Louis area and Kansas City area fund most of the outstate projects. That is our sales taxes at work.

I wonder if people realize that sales taxes started in the 1950s as one-tenth of 1 percent, or as it was called then, “one mill.”

If sales taxes are at 7.5 percent, that is an increase in taxes of 75,000 percent (mainly on the poor and middle class). Take also into consideration the inflation of prices and if the inflation is 20 times (a loaf of bread cost a nickel and now is $1), oh my God, the revenue generated for the government has increased 1,500,000 percent. Yes, 1 million, five hundred thousand percent.

Is my math wrong or is it wrong for the government to do this?

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Will there ever be another?

When Michael Jackson’s song “Beat It” first became a cross-over hit in St. Louis, one local radio station introduced the song as being performed by “Mike Jackson and Eddie Van Halen” (Van Halen played the guitar parts) so that the station’s Midwestern, mostly white, rock radio audience would accept it. Some 25 years later, Jackson needed no introduction almost anywhere in the world.

Michael Jackson’s sudden death last week seemed a tragic end to a tragic life.

His fabulous stardom will be forever marred by the seemingly constant rumors of improper relationships with children and his, at best, quirky lifestyle. Jackson was an enigma - almost to other-worldly proportions - and elicited more love and more hate from the people of this country than anyone in recent memory.

His talent was unquestionable and limitless. But, at the end, the questions regarding his life outshone that talent.

Why did his complexion change from medium black to nearly napkin white?

What really went on during sleep-overs at Neverland

Ranch? What kind of relationship did he have with Elizabeth Taylor? How was he raising his children?

It makes one wonder if a person can become too famous, too wealthy, too popular.

Maybe human beings are not built to deal with the kind of crushing fame that Jackson possessed. His infinite weirdness certainly suggests that something in him was broken; something that average people possess was absent or horrifically damaged in the King of Pop. Trying to figure out what that damaged part was, however, is a fool’s errand.

Literally and figuratively, there will never be another Michael Jackson. The star-making machinery of the last 50 years has changed. Jackson was the last of a mass media mechanism that could create larger-than-life entities like the Beatles and Elvis Presley, Ed Sullivan and Cary Grant. That level of fame, for any sustained period of time, will simply never exist again.

An era has ended.

There are too many choices now. A hit television show today has half the audience of a hit television show from just 20 years ago.

The same goes for a hit record. Michael Jackson sold more than 100 million copies of “Thriller.” The only album released in the last 15 years to break the 40 million mark was the Backstreet Boys - whose star burned more like a match than a candle.

Jackson’s legacy will be forever tarnished- a mixed bag of love and hate, black and white. But with him he took a level of fame that we will never witness again - and perhaps that is for the best.

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BALLWIN Target to sell alcohol The Ballwin Board of Aldermen on June 22 approved a request from Target officials to sell liquor at their 15025 Manchester Road location. The board approved the package license with Sunday sales.

CREVE COEUR Green purchases The Creve Coeur City Council on June 22 approved an amendment to its purchasing policy that requires the city to include environmental decisions in its purchasing decisions.

The policy will apply to recycled products that take less energy to make. This could involve the future purchasing of cityrelated items such as paper or vehicles. The new policy aims to be a significant step in improving the city’s overall energy use.

Future products would require less energy and are biodegradable, carcinogenfree, heavy-metal free and are less toxic.

New gazebo and amphitheater The Creve Coeur City Council on June 22 approved a contract for Lammert Construction to build a 20-foot gazebo/amphitheater at Laverne Collins Park.

Creve Coeur Public Information Officer Melissa Weiss said the $34,000 project will be paid directly through several grants totaling $30,000 from the Federal Land Water Conservation Grant. The Lions Club of Creve Coeur will donate the rest of the funds.

The American Legion has donated three flag poles for the site.

ELLISVILLE Consolidating businesses The owner of the site of the old Waterway Gas and Car Wash in Ellisville wants to expand his operation at 15552 Manchester Road.

Tim Monolo now runs In & Out Express Car Wash and also has a car detailing business on site and wants to add another one.

On June 17, Monolo asked the Ellisville City Council for approval to consolidate all existing use permits.

Monolo said he has operated under several different types of permits and is simply looking to coordinate into one permit. For

that to happen, the city would have to make amendments to the original ordinance involving his business.

Waterway left the site because it was no longer a preferable location for the business. The city recently rejected Waterway’s request to move into a location at the Clayton-Clarkson Center because of traffic concerns.

A vote on Monolo’s application is expected in mid-July.

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MANCHESTER Homecoming has new theme, parade route The Manchester Homecoming Committee has selected as its theme this year “Going Green - Recycling!” There will be recycling bins available throughout the park to encourage patrons to properly dispose of recyclables as well as other greenthemed events.

The Homecoming Committee also announced that the kick-off parade at 9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 12, will have a new starting point this year due to student testing at Parkway South High School. Once the new starting point is confirmed and the route approved, more information will be provided.

The Annual Manchester Homecoming Celebration is scheduled for Sept. 11-13 at Paul A. Schroeder Park. The celebration features a kick-off parade, special children’s area, contests, raffle, food and

Clarification- Gateway Academy, located at 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield, will remain open for pre-kindergarten through eighth graders who will have access to the 32-acre campus. The high school is the only part that is closing at Gateway Academy. beverages, live entertainment, games, and carnival rides.

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Chesterfield hosts international guests The city of Chesterfield hosted guests from the Junior Chamber International (JCI), who represented 13 countries from four continents, on June 22. The individuals included representatives from the JCI 2009 Executive Committee, Audit Committee and several JCI staff members. Twice a year, the committees Chesterfield City Administrator Michael Herring (front row, convene at the JCI World second from left) with international guests from Junior Headquarters, which is Chamber International. located in Chesterfield.

The meeting, held at Chesterfield City Hall, gave the two entities an opportunity to exchange information about their respective organizations and how they involve youth and citizens in the governmental process.

“We are so honored that we could host the JCI Executives at our facility to exchange ideas and information,” said Michael Herring, Chesterfield’s city administrator.

“Chesterfield is fortunate to have an organization of this caliber in our community that touches so many lives around the world.”

Established in St. Louis in 1914, the JCI moved to Chesterfield in 2005. It is a world-wide community of young, active citizens ages 18-40 who share the belief that in order to create positive change, one must take collective action to improve themselves and the world around them. The Jaycees engage young adults who are committed to becoming better leaders to build better societies by engaging in activities ranging from community development to international projects. imagine every single one of these fans has alcohol-related driving offenses. That is about the same number of people that could be affected by Missouri’s new ignition interlock law.

Missouri law enforcement will be turning up the heat this summer on impaired, speeding and unbuckled drivers. A new summer enforcement campaign, “The HEAT Is On,” began June 30 and will include 70 days of High Enforcement Action Teams.

Effective July 1, repeat offenders of Missouri’s alcohol-related driving laws must install ignition interlock devices in the vehicles they drive. Although the law primarily affects those arrested after July 1, it will impact past offenders who have not yet reinstated their driving privileges.

According to the statistics, the summer months often are the deadliest months.

Between July and September 2008, 251 people were killed and 1,820 suffered disabling injuries.

For more information on the “The HEAT Is On” campaign, visit saveMOlives.com.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY Freedom Rally The Eureka Tea Party civic activist group is holding a “Freedom Rally” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., July 18, in the Edward

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Missouri joins effort to further nationalize education standards

By Diane Plattner A push to standardize reading and math in U.S. schools has sparked mixed reactions.

Governors and education leaders from 47 states – including Missouri - support a move from the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers to build common standards for reading and math in U.S. schools. They have agreed to work on a list of core skills that should be required of all U.S. students in each grade level.

The state-led effort will simplify and clarify current state standards, compare them with international education and align them with college and work expectations.

The ambitious goal is to complete them by December 2009.

Advocates of national school standards said the current system using 50 separate state standards is unfair to schools under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program. That is because NCLB holds schools accountable to state tests even though some state tests may have more rigorous standards than others.

Missouri officials originally said they were waiting to consult with the new education commissioner who will replace Missouri’s education commissioner, D. Kent King, who died this past winter. But on June 26, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed the agreement.

The Missouri Board of Education also

wants to revisit the issue. Two years ago the state board voted against the idea of national standards, curriculum and tests, which they worried would reduce high Missouri standards. The concerns are nothing new, as states historically have opposed federalization of education, which is viewed as a local issue.

Parkway School District officials agreed.

“Generally speaking, Parkway would like to preserve local control over what’s taught because we believe that is a strength of the American education system,” Parkway spokesman Paul Tandy said. “That said, if we’re all going to be held accountable at a national level under NCLB, it does make sense to have uniform standards so you get more of an apples-to-apples comparison among states.”

Tandy said the issue is really black or white, with little room for a gray area.

“You really can’t have it both ways (local vs. national control),” Tandy said. “It’s really one or the other and this would move us one more step toward the latter. The good news is that Missouri’s Show Me Standards and MAP (Missouri Assessment Plan) testing system are already very rigorous, so we’ll probably be in good shape compared to some states that have less rigorous standards.”

Rockwood officials said they would support the idea of national standards but remain cautious.

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“Generally speaking, Parkway would like to preserve local control over what’s taught because we believe that is a strength of the American education system.”

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we support because it provides consistency and comparability among the states as it relates to student performance,” said Scott Spurgeon, Rockwood’s associate superintendent for school leadership and

curriculum. “However, because Missouri standards are already well above national standards (NAPE), we would not want to see those standards lowered for Rockwood and Missouri students.”

Ballwin BOA unanimously approves new Schnucks store

By Gretchen A. Harman Hundreds of people once again packed The Pointe at Ballwin Commons on June 22 to voice their opinions regarding the proposed Schnucks at the corner of Kehrs Mill and Clarkson Roads. Approximately the same amount had been in attendance at a Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 27.

The Planning and Zoning Commission had rejected approval of the plan. However, the Board of Aldermen still had the option to approval the proposal with a supermajority vote.

The board voted 10-0 to pass the bill authorizing the rezoning of the land to commercial so the Schnucks plan can move forward.

Prior to the vote, for more than an hour, many voiced their opposition to or support of the development.

Steve Kling, an attorney representing 10 of the subdivisions near the proposed development, said he usually is not hired

for reasons such as this unless it is dire circumstances.

“At the Planning and Zoning meeting, many spoke in opposition of the development and no one spoke in favor of it,” Kling said.

Some of those same residents spoke on June 22.

“My property backs right up to the proposed development,” resident Christine Cuybalsky said. “I matter and I pay Ballwin taxes. No one has come to me and told me that my house will be protected. Your slogan is ‘Bringing People Together.’ You need to follow that and know that this is not needed in the community.”

Cuybalsky told Ballwin Mayor Tim Pogue her opinion of his stance.

“It is my understanding that, Mayor Pogue, you want this to happen,” Cuybalsky said. “So I invite you to come to my house and live in it. I will come to your house and raise my kids there.”

Unlike at the Planning and Zoning Com-

mission meeting, there were some supporters who voiced their opinions for the new development.

“I am in support of this bill and think it is the best use of the land,” resident Connie Cole said. “We need to put all our personal interests aside and use this land for what it is intended for - commercial.”

Dave Davis said he was for the proposed construction because he felt Schnucks officials had done their research and addressed the residents’ concerns.

“I am a 16-year resident of Ballwin and I support the proposal because I feel Schnucks is a good, hard-working citizen,” Davis said. “Ballwin needs the tax revenue and I hope construction can begin as soon as possible.”

After the board listened to the citizens’ comments, the aldermen individually expressed their viewpoints related to the development.

“I have received an overwhelming response of support for the project,” Alder-

man Richard Boerner (ward 4) said. “We have an obligation to be fair, and based on what I know, I believe it is in our best interests to approve the rezoning from residential to commercial.”

Alderman James Terbrock (ward 1) said he saw no reason not to support the development.

“My family has been in the building business for many years,” Terbrock said. “I have walked this property and it will not work for residential. Schnucks is not being forced to make the extra changes, they want to.”

After the vote, it took more than 15 minutes for the Pointe to clear out. Many residents approached the board members to voice their opposition to the approval of the development, with police escorting them away from the aldermen.

Residents were outraged, screaming, “How can you live with yourselves?” and many said they would be voting the officials out of office.

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Officials use survey to evaluate business climate in city

By AdAm LAmpeL An informal survey sent to business owners in Wildwood has produced a list of 11 action items that the city’s Planning Department will evaluate.

The survey was delivered to business owners with their invitations to the recent Business Appreciation Reception and produced 40 completed surveys. The survey was designed to address common questions and concerns that the business community has as well as to initiate discussions about these items.

“The information, although limited to 40 responses, is the first time the city has engaged the business community in this manner and the comments that were provided by them has allowed the City Council and city staff to gauge the success of some of its efforts toward them, while seeing the need to expand into other areas to better address their current needs,” Wildwood Director of Planning and Parks Joe Vujnich said.

Based on the feedback received from the surveys, the city’s staff created a list of potential action items, which was provided to the Wildwood Planning/Economic Development/Parks Committee on June 16.

The notable action items included the review of the city’s signage regulations; the publication of a quarterly business newsletter; the completion of the Town Center 10-Year Update Process; and the clear enforcement of existing laws, regardless of the location or business situation, to name a few. The city also added the recurrence of a similar survey of businesses to be conducted annually as an action item to be evaluated.

The complete list of action items can be found at cityofwildwood.com.

The committee’s goals in evaluating these items include improving certain city activities and creating an improved partnership with the city’s business community.

“These reasons, in the opinion of the committee, are justification for the City Council to support its recommendation to move forward with the review and research of the aforementioned action items and begin addressing an improved business environment in the city of Wildwood,” read a memo from the Department of Planning and Parks.

“The City Council agreed to study many of the business community’s major concerns and take action where appropriate,” Vujnich said. “The business community is

part of the city’s effort to create a community that meets as many of the needs of its residents as possible, so their success is the city’s success as well.”

Notable findings of the survey showed that a majority of participants have been in business for less than three years in the city and are located in the Town Center.

Of those surveyed, 60 percent believe the events conducted in the Town Center have no effect on business and an overwhelming majority would want more events held in the Town Center.

While the city received some constructive criticism, there also were some positives.

“I was pleasantly surprised by the number of positive responses about what a good place that Wildwood is to set up and run a business in,” Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther said. “After hearing many complaints about what is wrong, it is good to see that we are doing many things right for the business community. It’s apparent that the business community and city share many common goals and seeing that the vision for the city succeeds is clearly one both groups share. Keeping that as our shared goal will allow everyone to work better together.”

Follow County Police on Twitter, Facebook The St. Louis County Police Department’s Community Action Team is working to keep citizens updated on police-related issues that involve their neighborhoods.

The Community Action Team launched Twitter and Facebook sites as another avenue to stay connected with the community. The team hopes to reach new demographics and increase awareness among residents. The Community Action Team is tweeting and updating Facebook with important safety messages and alerts, updates about police activity, neighborhood watch meetings, crime trends and suspect descriptions as well as news and information about the department’s various projects in the community.

With Twitter and Facebook, the message can be shared as quickly as the information is posted and can be sent to a cell phone in the form of a text message. County Police hope to expand this outreach method in the future to engage the public and build relationships with residents.

Twitter feeds can be followed at twitter. com/stlouiscountypd or on Facebook by searching for “St. Louis County Police.”

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By Adam Lampel Residents of Wildwood may finally have a dog park to call their own.

The Wildwood City Council on June 22 asked the Department of Planning and Parks to investigate the availability of potable water at the potential home for the park at Kohn Park. The City Council decided to delay a decision on hiring a consultant to create a conceptual design until the water issue can be investigated.

City officials recently sent out a request for proposals for the creation of a site plan, with the Department of Planning and Parks recommending Terraspec, which was the lowest bidder but deemed qualified to handle the task.

Kohn Park has seen limited use since its dedication in 1998 because of its narrow shape, location and proximity to the abutting railroad right-of-way. If the site is deemed to provide an adequate water supply, the next step would be to contract with Terraspec for the conceptual design.

Aside from the creation of the dog park, the property requires additional improvements.

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Cohn said the city should consider improving the land to a reasonable standard if it is going to continue to be considered a park.

Although not discussed specifically, city staff expects that a potential dog park would be open to the residents of Wildwood at no cost. The creation of a dog park would fall in line with the recommendations from the action plan for Wildwood’s parks and recreation.

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By Julie Brown Patton Joshua Beckerle, a 15-year-old West County teenager who survived a singleengine plane crash that killed other passengers June 26 at a private airstrip in Lakeview, Ark., remained in critical but stable condition as of West Newsmagazine press time.

The teenager’s father, Don Beckerle, a Eureka alderman, also was in the plane crash but was treated for minor injuries and released from the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark. Lic# Killed in the crash were the pilot, Warren W. Langford, 52; his son, Brendan Langford, 15, of Chesterfield; and Jacob Ritz, 15, of Bridgeton.

The three teens had just finished their freshman year at Saint Louis University High (SLUH). The two fathers are SLUH alums. SLUH leaders organized a mass on June 26, which more than 550 people from the school’s community attended.

All five passengers had been on a trout fishing and camping trip in northern Arkansas that week, family members said.

Lakeview is about 10 miles south of the Missouri state line.

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery said the plane crashed at about 9:10 a.m. after taking off from the turf runway at Gaston’s White River Resort. Montgomery said two victims, the Langfords, died at the scene and the third, Ritz, died at a nearby hospital.

Joshua Beckerle was airlifted to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., where he remains.

A spokeswoman of the Beckerle family’s congregation at Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eureka said that Joshua was “holding his own now.” Although he still was in critical condition, the medical staff and family were optimistic, she said.

She said he was able to follow instructions from nurses when his medications for sedation were slightly decreased.

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face surgery to reconstruct a broken eye socket. He also sustained a broken jaw and nose, she said.

Don Beckerle’s colleagues said it is “a waiting game” for Joshua.

The six-seater aircraft was a Piper Cherokee Lance, and was owned by Propaire, Inc., a small, non-profit flying club of St. Louis. The plane reportedly was 32 years old.

John Bales, director of aviation at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, said 10 members of the Propaire club each pay a portion of costs to store and maintain the plane.

“This club has been around at least more than 15 years, and they’ve always had experienced pilots,” Bales said. “We’re really saddened by this tragedy.”

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. Investigators specifically are reviewing aircraft weight and atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident. According to plane specifications, the maximum load the plane could carry, including fuel, was 1,627 pounds. According to officials, the plane was “heavy but not overweight.”

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Local man charged with fraud, bribery related to St. Louis towing business

By Julie Brown Patton A federal grand jury on June 25 indicted a Glencoe resident who was a retired St. Louis Police Department detective regarding alleged activities involving the operation of S & H Parking Systems in downtown St. Louis.

The charges include seven felony counts of mail fraud; two felony counts of bribery involving federal programs; one felony count of wire fraud; and one felony count of making false entries.

Gregory P. Shepard, 52, turned himself in to FBI officials on June 26, and made an initial court appearance the same day.

He was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

He pled not guilty at his arraignment hearing where the official reading of the charges occurred on June 29, said Jan Diltz, of acting U.S. Attorney Michael Reap’s office in St. Louis. Diltz said no trial date has been set yet.

If convicted, Shepard faces the following consequences: mail fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/ or fines up to $250,000; bribery carries a maximum penalty of 10 years prison and/ or fines up to $250,000; wire fraud carries a maximum of 20 years in prison and/ or fines up to $250,000; and false entries carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and/or fines up to $1 million.

According to the indictment, Shepard served as the general operations manager for S & H Parking Systems and its affiliated businesses, located at 1325 North 10th Street in St. Louis. S & H Parking Systems is affiliated with St. Louis Metropolitan Towing and Parks Auto Sales, at the same location.

St. Louis Metropolitan Towing has a contract with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to tow vehicles designated by the department. Parks Auto Sales titles and sells a large number of vehicles that St. Louis Metropolitan Towing tows.

St. Louis Metropolitan Towing took custody of vehicles designated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, rental car companies and other private entities.

According to the law, the last titled owner and lien holders associated with a towed vehicle are supposed to be notified of the tow through certified mail within 10 days of the vehicle being towed. Regulations require that titled owners and lien holders be given 30 days to retrieve their vehicles after receiving notice.

If vehicles are not retrieved within 30 days of notification, S & H Parking Systems or one of its affiliated companies can purchase the vehicles and obtain original titles for the vehicles. The company would

have to file forms with the Missouri Department of Revenue that, collectively, state that: (a) the titled owner or lien holder had been given notice by certified mail; (b) at least 30 days had expired since the notice; (c) the vehicles had been inspected; (d) the forms were accurate as to the identity of the seller, purchase price and purchase date and (e) the vehicles had been purchased by S & H Parking Systems, or one of its affiliated companies, at a police auction.

Typically, vehicles with original titles have higher resale values than vehicles with just salvage titles.

The indictment alleges that between approximately October 2004 and August 2008, Shepard devised a scheme to defraud vehicle owners, lien holders and purchasers of vehicles towed by St. Louis Metropolitan Towing and affiliated businesses.

Despite representations made to the Missouri Department of Revenue, Shepard and others gave no notice, or delayed notice, to vehicle owners and/or lien holders of vehicles towed.

On other occasions, according to the indictment, Shepard falsely told vehicle owners or lien holders that vehicles were no longer held at St. Louis Metropolitan Towing or its affiliated companies when the vehicles actually were still being held.

On many occasions, Shepard allegedly made false statements to titled owners of towed vehicles, which resulted in artificially inflated storage fees.

According to the indictment, an employee from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department passed vehicles for inspection, despite obvious flaws. Shepard allegedly made several cash payments to the employee of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for conducting these faulty inspections.

In addition, according to the indictment, between approximately October 2004 and August 2008, Shepard defrauded Avis/ Budget Group by fraudulently inflating mileage on rental cars that were towed.

The indictment also charges that Shepard, being a member of the Board of the St. Louis Policemen’s Credit Union, notarized a bill of sale showing that a vehicle repossessed earlier from a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer was being purchased from the St. Louis Policemen’s Credit Union by an independent third party known as Grant Auto Sales. The vehicle actually was purchased by Parks Auto Sales for $1,400, resold by Parks Auto Sales for $3,100, and the profit of $1,700 was never returned to the St. Louis Policemen’s Credit Union.

Officials said he reportedly still is working at the towing company.

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Doctor accused of trashing medical records may have committed forgery

By Casey Godwin A Creve Coeur doctor who is accused of dumping patients’ medical records behind a shopping center last year now is a suspect in a forgery investigation.

On June 21, Alexander Kalk, M.D., who closed his family practice earlier this year, was brought to the St. Louis County Justice Center for questioning from both the Clayton and Brentwood Police Departments.

Don Schneider, spokesman for St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch, said Clayton Police have turned over the case to St. Louis County and that the case is currently under advisement.

“It is an ongoing investigation and we do have something that we’re reviewing,” Schneider said.

Kalk was brought in for two counts of forgery and was a fugitive in Brentwood for petty larceny, said a jail clerk. Neither jurisdiction has filed charges, and Kalk was released pending application of an arrest warrant.

Kalk, 39, holds his physician’s license through the Missouri Board of Healing Arts. After numerous complaints that the board received, Kalk was subject to disciplinary action. Tina Steinman, director of the board, said the board currently is in negotiations with Kalk to determine what that action will be. If negotiations fail, a hearing will be scheduled to determine what action should be taken.

Complaints that the board received cover a broad spectrum of unusual behavior and allege that Kalk: • Lived full time in his medical office, had discontinued bathing and wore the same clothing (without cleaning) for at least one week.

• Verbally berated patients and office staff.

• Issued payroll checks to employees that bounced due to insufficient funds.

• E-mailed threats and acted unpro-

fessionally toward a medical billing service company. Kalk then offered narcotics to the owner of that company.

• Violated various state status and regulations in regard to controlled substances kept in his office.

• Examined a female patient without a female staff member present and offered to help remove the patient’s underwear.

The Creve Coeur Police Department investigated Kalk after employees reported their payroll checks were bouncing in January 2007. An investigator reported that during a conversation with the doctor, he tended to ramble and discuss other topics and acted unprofessionally. Kalk told the detective he was $300,000 in debt. In fact, multiple credit agencies and a landlord had sued Kalk.

The Missouri Board of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs investigated Kalk in 2006 after receiving complaints from staff members. During a visit from a narcotics investigator, it was found that Kalk had failed to keep an inventory of controlled substances or records of the samples he dispensed, officials said.

Since Kalk left his practice, his license to prescribe controlled substances has been revoked. The license originally was placed on probation status after he was found to not be in compliance with state regulations.

In March 2008, approximately 500 of Kalk’s patient medical records were found in a dumpster behind a Manchester shopping center. The records contained private information, including patient’s Social Security numbers, photographs, test results and medical histories.

The case has since been turned over to the U.S. Attorney General’s office, which currently is investigating.

Creve Coeur Police report suspicious activity Officials for the Creve Coeur Police Department said that over the June 27-28 weekend, there were reports of two subjects, parked at gas stations, asking people for money to buy gasoline. They were described as a white male and a black male, both approximately 20 years of age. On one occasion, their vehicle was described as a white Chevrolet Malibu and on another it was described as a black Toyota (model unknown), police said.

Police said they would like to identify subjects asking for money and if possible, try to direct them to an appropriate social

outreach center. In addition, police caution that they may be trying to defraud people.

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Mosquito fogging: Bigger bite than the bug?

By Gretchen A. hArmAn The solution to getting rid of mosquitoes may be just as harmful as the mosquito bite itself, at least that is what some local residents and even the EPA seem to think.

Some local residents said they are concerned about conflicting information regarding the safety of the chemicals used during the mosquito fogging process.

Many West County municipalities conduct mosquito fogging to cut down on the mosquito population.

Officials for the city of Ballwin, for example, which fogs only at night Monday through Thursday, said they use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved, water-based Aqua Reslin 20-20. The insecticide is ejected into the air to kill flying adult mosquitoes.

“The goal of the city is to cut down the population of the mosquitoes,” Ballwin Public Works Director and City Engineer Gary Kramer said. “You have to control it the best way you can.”

Kramer said that before the city started mosquito fogging, many residents would call and complain that they could not sit outside at night and enjoy themselves.

“People would call and say they were not comfortable sitting out at night in their lawn chairs enjoying the evening,” Kramer said. “Since we have started the mosquito spraying, we have not had any complaints.”

Kramer also said the city of Ballwin follows the EPA’s recommendations as well as the recommendations of the manufacturer of the chemical spray, Bayer Environmental Science.

Kramer said this is not the only area using the Aqua Reslin 20-20.

“There are many states across the country using the product,” Kramer said. “When I spoke with the EPA and the regional office in Jefferson City, they stated the chemical is approved safe to use if used as recommended.”

Joan Bradford, director of vector control for the St. Louis County Department of Health, said the county would not use something that the EPA did not endorse.

“We follow the instructions from the manufacturer and from the EPA,” Bradford said. “The EPA puts manufacturers through a rigorous and costly process before they endorse anything.”

However, many residents are upset about the potential dangers that the

chemicals pose.

Ballwin resident Marci Cornel said she is concerned about the unknown and the possible effects on her children.

“I am concerned for my children,” Cornel said. “They are out playing late in the summer and when the trucks come around to spray, they are right there.”

At a recent Ballwin Board of Aldermen meeting, resident Lori Bresnan gave the board a petition from residents in the Turfwood subdivision stating that they do not want their subdivision to be sprayed.

“We are asking the city of Ballwin to not spray our street as we are concerned with the effects of the chemical,” Bresnan said.

According to the EPA’s Web site, children are likely to be exposed to Permethrin or Resmethrin after using several products that contain these insecticides, including pet flea control products and lice shampoos - as well as community spraying with mosquito abatement products. The study also stated that in adult humans and experimental animals, it has been demonstrated that Permethrin, like other pyrethroids, alters nerve function by altering the biochemistry of nerve membrane sodium channels.

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Alternative mosquito control options The St. Louis County Department of Health compiled suggestions to reduce mosquito populations for residents in addition to fogging: • Eliminate standing water sites where mosquitoes can breed.

• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools or drain and cover if not in use.

• Make sure screens fit tightly in doors and windows.

• Clean out clogged rain gutters and downspouts so they will not hold water.

• Install splash blocks around homes to carry water away from foundations.

• Keep the grass cut and bushes trimmed.

• Homeowners can purchase biological mosquito control products Barrier sprays are available that can be sprayed on vegetation where mosquitoes rest.

• When outdoors wear light-colored, longsleeved shirts, long pants and a hat.

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Stull was accepting a standing ovation at the conclusion of the annual sixth-grade play, this year’s production of “Aladdin Jr.” All proceeds from the play’s ticket prices culminated a year-long philanthropy project for the sixth-grade students. This year, $2,500 was donated to Wings Pediatric and Palliative Care and Hospice Program at Children’s Hospital.

Janet Tellatin, a social worker at the Wings program, accepted the check on behalf of the charity and was in awe at the breadth of the students’ philanthropy curriculum and the quality of the performance that produced the funds.

At Chesterfield Day School, students in every grade from preschool through sixth

grade have some activity directed toward learning about philanthropy and the importance of community service. By the sixth grade, students realize that they can make important contributions and set about a thorough and extensive plan of implementation. Each student may nominate a local charity that they feel is important. Led by Stull’s team teaching partner, Susie Sullivan, students research each nominee and narrow the field. The final three are invited to send representatives to the classroom for interviews so that the students can learn about the agencies’ operating budgets, scope of service, and the impact and success they have of meeting their missions.

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By Julie Brown Patton Drainage problems at Lake Chesterfield in Wildwood have dried up, at least for the time being.

After a devastating occurrence in 2004, when the entire lake drained completely in three days, and another incident in 2005, when the water level dropped approximately 3 feet, subdivision representatives said the water level is holding. Thus, they are optimistic about having fixed the major issues.

John Schroeder, chair of the board of trustees for the Lake Chesterfield Homeowners’ Association, said small leaks had occurred since the 23-acre lake was built in 1988.

“But we’d always been able to seal them,” Schroeder said.

“After the large problem was taken care of, we’ve been so far, so good. ‘Course we’ve had a lot of rain this year, so maintaining the water table hasn’t been a challenge.”

During 2005, approximately $1,000 per household was collected from the 680-plus homeowners living in the subdivision. Schroeder said the actual project took approximately $800,000 to fix, so the rest of the funding had to be taken from the escrow accumulated through annual lake fee assessments.

Missouri Department of Conservation experts recently conducted a fish inventory of the lake through electroshock water technology.

Lake Chesterfield Site Manager Julie Ellison said the conservation team declared the lake “healthy and with fish of all sizes and ages.”

She said the inventory update was held in conjunction with a fishing derby conducted May 8 for youth living in the subdivision. When the lake drained in prior years, biologists estimated it held approximately 19,000 fish, which now have been restocked.

“When 178 fish were caught on derby day, we felt good about the overall status of the lake,” Ellison said.

Ellison said the lake looks so pristine now compared to the “chocolate, soupy mess” it was during prior years when developers of

a neighboring subdivision - The Enclaves at Cherry Hills - were moving silt and blasting in the general area. Wildwood Director of Planning and Parks Joe Vujnich said the developing entity at the time was Jones Mayer Berra, LLC. Schroeder said the issues stemming from the silt and resulting runoff were settled out of court with the developers for an undisclosed sum.

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Schroeder and Ellison said the subdivision added rock riprap to the embankment in the fall 2008 for improved erosion control. A neighborhood lake clean-up day was held June 13.

Schroeder said they also constructed enough barriers via a grout dam that crosses the lake so that if problems occur in the future that “theoretically it shouldn’t be a total drain.”

Peter Price, a geologist with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Geological Survey Program, attended several meetings with the Lake Chesterfield homeowners when the problems were occurring.

“I’m glad the lake is holding, but from a geologic standpoint, there’s always going to be some risk of another issue that will need additional remediation due to our state’s karst topography,” Price said.

Price said the lake’s homeowners should continue to monitor the situation diligently, take care of the conditions around the lake’s edge and catch warning signs as early as possible.

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By Julie Brown Patton Two West County farmers’ markets now are open for business and hope to bring the community together. Both venues – one in Ellisville and the other in Wildwood - offer a variety of fresh and handmade items as well as entertainment for all ages.

The Ellisville market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday and is located on the south parking lot of Straub’s Grocers at Fountain Plaza, near the corner of Clarkson and Clayton Roads. The market launched on May 28 and will run through Sept. 24.

Straub’s sponsors this market as well as the one hosted in Clayton. A ribbon-cutting dedication was held June 18, along with partnering officials from the city of Ellisville.

Trip Straub, vice president and third-generation owner of Straub’s, said the market turnout has been phenomenal, the vendors are great and the overall flow of people has been really strong.

“Our goal is to keep everyone happy and for our farmers to sell what they hoped to sell,” Straub said.

He said he believes the market experience is an opportunity for shoppers to build relationships with farmers while developing a better understanding about from where food comes.

Straub said the mission of the market is to promote fresh-farmed goods from local producers to endorse regionally-branded products that appeal to dedicated marketgoers, to support local farmers and to educate consumers about preparing seasonal foods.

He said Ellisville city leaders have been supportive throughout the process of designing and implementing the farmers’ market.

Lori Kelling, president of the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce, said

she has received positive feedback and great comments about the market.

Ellisville City Councilmember Linda Reel (Dist. 2) said she has been looking forward to having a local farmers’ market ever since she moved from Texas to Ellisville nine years ago.

The Farmers’ Market of Wildwood is located in the open public plaza area near Wildwood Town Center, just off of Manchester and Taylor Roads. It is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. The market began on May 9 and will run through Oct. 31, except for Sept. 26. To date, market sponsors include the city of Wildwood and National City Bank.

Mike Russell, Wildwood farmers’ market manager, said the goal is to be “a family-friendly place to do one-stop shopping for homegrown or homemade products.” He emphasized that all items sold at the market originate from a 50- to 150-mile radius around Wildwood.

Since opening the market, he said the most frequent and consistent questions arise about when the major produce, such as tomatoes, corn and peaches, will be available.

“We encourage everyone to hang tight until nature makes a lot more produce available in July and August,” Russell said.

Russell said they hope the market becomes a strong community meeting place.

However, Russell admits that every week is a learning experience with this being the first year for this farmers’ market and said he believed adjustments will continue to be explored, such as hours of operation and how best to deal with weather issues.

“We’ve been telling people to come early because if the vendors are sold out before the afternoon, we will break down the market,” Russell said.

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By Warren Mayes Albert Pujols can swing a baseball bat, but how about a golf club?

Pujols is scheduled to be among the professional athletes taking part in the Gateway Professional Golfers’ Association of America’s (GPGA) annual Play Golf America Day. The event is set for 4-8 p.m. on July 15, the day after Major League Baseball’s All-Star game in St. Louis, at The Falls Golf Club.

“It’s going to be a pretty big day for the (Gateway PGA) section,” said Josh Riley, executive director of the Gateway PGA, which has its headquarters in Chesterfield.

“Anyone can just show up. We have ample parking. We’d love to see 1,000 people here. We’ll have bleachers around the driving range. It will be put up in a clinic-style setup. It will be user-friendly. We’re trying to get people out to play more and introduce people to golf as well. We want this to be fun for everyone and let them know about the great game of golf. This is our biggest event working with the outside public.”

Besides Pujols, St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger is expected to be on hand as well as receiver Dane Looker other Rams players. Ex-Cardinal Mike Matheny also will participate.

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Approximately 20 local golf professionals will be on hand to help. Members of the Gateway PGA’s junior golf program also will help out and will be checking people into the event.

Some local golf pros in attendance will include Ron Akin and Pol Montano of Boone Valley Golf Club; Joe Schwent of the Country Club of St. Albans; John Hayes of Forest Hills Country Club; and Brian Fogt of Bellerive Country Club.

Divot the Clown, a trick shot artist, will be at the event as well. There also will be giveaways for competitions in chipping, long drive and putting. Free lessons will be available to the public.

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Gabbert, a 6-foot, 190-pounder, chose not to follow his brother Blaine to Missouri. Blaine, who also attended Parkway West, will be a sophomore this fall at Missouri and currently is No. 1 on the depth chart at quarterback. The younger Gabbert chose Nebraska over several other schools, including Missouri, Kansas, Oregon and Wake Forest.

As a junior, he threw for 1,846 yards and 18 touchdowns against just five interceptions. He completed 55 percent of his passes. Gabbert got valuable playing time as a sophomore when his older brother was hurt. As a sophomore, he also threw for 608 yards and six touchdowns.

“I think people don’t realize how rare this is for a young man to go to a big Division I school,” Duncan said. “It doesn’t

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“There was a lot of support for the Longhorns,” Duncan said. “I thought our kids played really well. We competed well against some good competition. I really think our kids improved with each game. I saw a lot of bright things. That’s what this camp is designed to do. The goal is not to win camp but to improve each day. It gave me an opportunity as a first-year coach at Parkway West to see what these kids can do. We got a ton of new kids and faces and only a handful of kids returning. It was a good chance for me to get to know the kids.”

Each team played three games each evening. The first day’s games were a situational-type scrimmage and the second day’s games were a jamboree-style scrimmage. The players were in full pads and certified Missouri State High School Activities Association referees officiated the scrimmages.

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Halliburton has coached two worldrecord holders and 20 swimmers in the Olympic Trials. Two of his swimmers have competed in the Olympic Games. More than 50 swimmers training under him have ranked in the top 16 in the United States in their age group, and eight of them were ranked No. 1.

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Lundgren wins district championship Darren Lundgren, of Wildwood, defeated Ben Crancer 3 and 1 recently to win the 90th annual St. Louis District Golf Association’s Greisedieck Men’s Championship at the Country Club at The Legends in Eureka. It was the second district championship for the 26-year-old Lundgren. His first came in 2006.

Lundgren, the No. 5 seed from Fox Run Golf Club, advanced to the final with a 6 and 4 victory over No. 16 seed Bob Lietz from Whitmoor Country Club. Crancer, the No. 11 seed from Country Club of The Legends, defeated No. 2 seed Adam Long of Lake Forest Country Club 1-up in the semifinals.

“When you enter any tournament, you want to win,” Lundgren said. “It’s nice to get your name on the trophy. That’s not why you play, but it’s nice.”

Young Crancer impressed Lundgren.

“He played good,” Lundgren said. “He made an eagle on No. 1, so he started on top. It was on his home course. There were a lot of people out following him. I stayed patient.”

Lundgren won holes 4, 5, 7 and 8 to grab a three-shot lead and held onto it.

“When you get your opponent down, you don’t let them get back in it,” Lundgren said. “He played well; it just didn’t work out for him this time.”

It was Lundgren’s second victory of the summer. He also won the Ozark Invitational at Poplar Bluff.

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tute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) standout Hanule “Sky” Seo, of Chesterfield, finished second in the 49th Missouri Women’s Golf A s s o c i a t i o n ’s Junior ChampiKate Gallagher and onship.

Hanule “Sky” Seo. Seo, who transferred to MICDS when her parents returned to South Korea, broke both the single-round and 36-hole state records with her 68-76-144 score that won the Class 1 championship last fall. She will attend Penn State this fall.

The tournament was held recently at A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, Mo. A total of 42 players competed on the par-71 course over two days. First-round scores qualified the players for flights in their age groups for second-round play. All ages played the 5,637-yard course.

The top five players were chosen to represent Missouri in the Junior Girls’ Four State Championship that was held June 24-26 at Mission Hills Country Club in Shawnee Mission, Kan. Missouri competed against Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

Missouri has sent dominant teams to the event as they have won the title for the last four years.

The Missouri Four State Team members for 2009 included Kate Gallagher (Savannah), Seo (Chesterfield), Lindsey Eisenreich (Fenton), Celeste Gassman (Kansas City), Rachel Thompson (Chesterfield) and Morgan Lamberson (Marshall). Two alternates were also chosen in Sun Young Jung (Springfield) and Jordan Chael (Lenexa, Kan.).

Gallagher’s first-round 71 was matched in sunnier conditions to win over Seo, her best friend, by five shots.

Gallagher made birdie on the ninth hole, making the turn at even par and then managed a birdie on the par-3 13th hole to finish the back in 1-under for a two-day total of 142.

The youngest player in the field was 10-year-old Claire Hodges of Wildwood, who plays out of Forest Hills Country Club.

She has been playing golf since age 3 and has become an accomplished junior. Her parents listed her recent wins as the Optimist Qualifier in West Palm Beach, Fla., as well as Callaway Junior Worlds, Pepsi Little Peoples, Doral Publics, the Honda Junior Classic and the Jekyll Island Cup. She also placed second in the U.S. Kids World. She also was made a member of the elite Tiger Woods Foundation National Junior Golf Team.

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The Ballwin Public Works Department has been battling mosquitoes for over 25 years. In 1999, in response to numerous complaints and the new mosquito threat, West Nile virus, fogging became a weekly operation instead of every other week. Aqua Reslin replaced Malithion in 2002 as the product of choice.

After the summer mosquito season a resident survey was conducted through the City’s newsletter and website. Seventy-six (76%) indicated that mosquito fogging is a worthy service that should be continued.

Following St. Louis County Health Department’s practice, fogging begins about 8:00 pm and continues until about 11:30 pm. Spraying is done Monday through Thursday, except when it rains or on holidays. The state-licensed operator turns the sprayer off when people are present and near known bee hives. The fogging equipment still makes a sound when the mister is off.

As in St. Louis County and many other communities, Ballwin uses Aqua Reslin. This EPA and State approved water based product is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and is mixed one gallon of Aqua Reslin with nine (9) gallons of water. At the beginning of the season the fogging equipment is calibrated by the equipment manufacturer. St. Louis County Health Department uses Aqua Reslin, under contract, for 63 cities including Ballwin’s neighbors Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Ellis-

Enjoy North Pointe under the stars with your friends and family on Wednesday, July 22 and Saturday, August 8 from 8-10pm.

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Purchase a rubber duck entry at North Pointe for only a $5 donation and watch it swim the Lazy River. Half of the proceeds will go to The Ballwin Historical Society and the top five finishing ducks will win cash prizes along with the Lame Duck Award given to the last duck over the finish line. There is a limited supply of ducks and you do not need to be present to win. Pool Pass members & Pointe+ members FREE! VIP $4/Non Residents $5.

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• July 25: Card Boat Regatta- starts at 2 pm at the North Pointe pool. Will you float or sink?

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• August 8: North Pointe Twilight Swim: 8-10 pm Enjoy North Pointe Aquatic Center under the stars with your family and friends. Pointe Plus and Pool memberships enter FREE! VIP $4/ Non Residents $5

Do you have your passport to shop in Ballwin? The Ballwin Business Passport Program allows residents to use their Ballwin Resident ID card or key fob to receive discounts at many participating merchants. Over 30 businesses have signed on to participate in the program.

Each merchant has chosen their discount and tailored the offer based on their particular product and customer. Participating businesses will display the Ballwin Passport logo in a prominent location in their business. Customers need only to present their Ballwin Resident ID card or key fob to receive this discount.

To obtain a Ballwin Resident ID card or key fob, please visit The Pointe at Ballwin Commons community center located one-half mile south of Manchester Road on Old Ballwin Road.

Please present an unpaid gas, electric, water or sewer bill to prove Ballwin residency. The cost to obtain the card is $5.00 per person, or $1.00 to renew an existing card. The residency card also entitles residents to discounted use of Ballwin recreational facilities and programs. For a complete list of participating Ballwin businesses and available discounts, visit our web site at: www.ballwin.mo.us In difficult economic times such as these, we all have to be creative and look at different ways to stretch our dollars. The City of Ballwin was approached by the West Newsmagazine with an opportunity to print our resident newsletter as an insert in their weekly publication. With the recent postage increase and other rising costs, we decided to partner with the West Newsmagazine for our last two issues of 2009.

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ville, Manchester, Twin Oaks, Wildwood, Winchester, and Town & Country. In addition, 23 areas of unincorporated county are also sprayed.

The following information was taken from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website pertaining to pesticide reregistration.

One of the main ingredients of Aqua Reslin is permethrin. Permethrin is a pyrethroid. It is a synthetic chemical similar to the natural insecti-

cide pyrethrum which comes from the chrysanthemum plant, but it remains effective for longer periods of time.

The EPA states that permethrin is registered for use on/in numerous food/feed crops, livestock and livestock housing, modes of transportation, structures, buildings (including food handling establishments), Public Health Mosquito abatement programs, and numerous residential use sites including use in outdoor and indoor spaces, pets, and clothing (impregnated and ready to use formulations).

Permethrin is commonly found in household insect foggers and sprays, flea dips and sprays for cats and dogs, ornamental garden and turf products, repellent/insecticide for clothing, mosquito abatement products, termite treatments, agricultural pesticide products, lice

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Are you interested in Ballwin’s history? If you would like to learn more about Ballwin, a history book is available for purchase at the Government Center.

If you would like to take a more active role, you may want to consider joining the Ballwin Historical Commission.

The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Government Center. These volunteers host several events each year, including the Memorial Day Ceremony, and they are currently working towards the restoration of the original Ballwin School House. They also provide tours of the historic log home in Vlasis Park. If you would like to join this group, please con tact the Ballwin Government Center at 636-227-8580 for more information.

residential refuse collector. The free delivery of 65 gallon recycling carts was made possible as a result of this commitment. Long range plans call for total automation.

This will result in greater efficiency and increased emphasis on recycling.

For those customers who have storage space issues or volume considerations, Allied is now offering a “Little Blue” option.

For a one time conversion charge, they will swap out your 65 gallon cart for a smaller 30 gallon version. To sign up or receive additional information contact Allied Waste at 636-947-5959.

hunt. You are given clues and point possibilities, then sent off to digitally capture your experience. While the results are judged, enjoy pizza and drinks. Prizes will be awarded. Each team needs to bring their own digital camera and no cell phone cameras. Start at the Ballwin Golf Banquet Center. Sign up to reserve your spot.

• September 8: 2nd Annual Dog Swim-from 4:30-7:30 pm. North Pointe Aquatic Center will hold its second Annual Dog Swim. We have

Historical Refuse Collection Comission Seeks On April 13, 2009, the Board of Alauthorized a multi-year contract New Members dermen extension to Allied Waste, our current

• August 8-9: Snores ‘n Smores Family Campout at Vlasis Park-Join us for an overnight adventure at Vlasis Park. There will be fun activities, crafts and more. We will start the BBQ and after dinner will be a movie and s’mores.

Sign up at The Pointe for this fun family adventure.

• August 14: Digital Road Rally-This rally starts at 6 pm. Teams of three or four race around by car taking pictures in a scavenger

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Until then, enjoy your summer.

Look for your next issue of the Ballwin News to be delivered as another insert in the West Newsmagazine in October. We will also be supplementing our quarterly printing of the Ballwin News with electronic newsletter updates. Be sure to go to www.ballwin.mo.us to sign up.

As always, you can visit our website www.ballwin.mo.us for the most up-to-date information or sign up to receive E-News and receive information on the latest happening on the City of Ballwin.

shampoos and body lotions for scabies control (regulated by U.S. Food & Drug Administration) The EPA reports that permethrin is a general use pesticide for residential and industrial applications. Permethrin is also used as a pediculicide for the treatment of head lice and scabies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves use of the pesticide.

All non-cancer (dermal and inhalation) risks for individuals handling permethrin products in a residential setting were below the EPA’s level of concern (LOC). The non-cancer post-application risk estimates for adults and youth aged children exposed to an environment treated with permethrin were also below the EPA’s LOC; however, the risk estimate for toddlers exposed to permethrin treated indoor surfaces (carpets) were above the EPA’s LOC. The cancer risk estimates for adults exposed to indoor surfaces treated with permethrin from directed surface sprays or total release foggers were also above the EPA’s LOC. Post-application exposure to both outdoor residential misting systems and permethrin treated clothing are below the noncancer and cancer LOCs. Based on the EPA, State, and St. Louis County Health Department information, Aqua Reslin is a safe product, when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Each year, the city spends $407,635 to Ameren for street light illumination.

We currently have 2,437 fixtures so this cost has a significant impact on our already strained budget. To make matters worse, we continue to pay monthly rates for outdated technology that is not the most energy efficient. The Board of Aldermen is seriously committed to improving this situation. Several options are under consideration. We have initiated a pilot demonstration project which involves conversion of six lamps to LED and convection. Two of these fixtures are located in front of the Police Station. In addition, we are exploring the option of changing out all city-owned fixtures. Finally, we are potentially in line for a test grant to switch the Holloway Road cobra heads to LED technology. We are thinking green and we hope you are as well.

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extended the time and the number of pools! No aggressive dogs. Must have current legal vaccinations. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Missouri Wildlife Center. $10 per dog.

• September 12: The Pointe at Ballwin Commons Open House-Free admission all day including facility tours, free babysitting, sample classes, attendance prizes and membership discounts.

The Ballwin Police Department is once again participating in this year’s National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. As you may or may not know, this annual event is looked at as a way to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen both neighborhood spirit and police-community relations, and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

There are a number of ways that your neighborhood may “celebrate” National Night Out. In addition to turning on porch lights, many neighborhoods throughout the country organize block parties or cookouts in an attempt to promote community involvement in crime prevention.

The Ballwin Police Department would like to encourage you and your neighbors to participate in this year’s National Night Out. In fact, we would like to sponsor a friendly competition among the subdivisions to see who will have the largest party, or greatest participation.

Please contact Sergeant John Bergfeld at (636) 207-2351 if your neighborhood association is interested in participating in this year’s event.

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WARD 3 ALDERMEN Frank Fleming 207-2386 x 3370 Jim Leahy 207-2386 x 3360

A Message from the Mayor of Ballwin

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Please log on to our website and let us know what you think of our new format. We will be evaluating whether to continue printing the Ballwin News in partnership with the West Newsmagazine or return to our previous method of printing and delivery. Communication is very important to us and we hope to hear from you in this regard.

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“There is a story in all of my paintings,” said Mani, who uses her art to convey stories through simple forms that depict everyday village life.

Mani, who was born in India and for the last 10 years has been living in Ballwin, draws her artistic inspiration from a traditional form of mural art called “Warli,” which she described as a form of Indian tribal painting that dates back to 2500 or 3000 B.C. “(Warli) was painted on the sides of village huts,” Mani said.

Paintings incorporate basic circles, triangles and squares from the people’s observation of nature, and central motifs are scenes portraying hunting, fishing and farming, festivals and dances, trees and animals. Human and animal bodies are represented by two triangles joined at the tips, looking much like stick drawings.

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“I began with my own son (age 8), then neighbors asked me to teach their children,” said Mani, who conducts classes in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture from her home studio. “Kids don’t seem to get enough art in school. I love to motivate them and get motivated myself. Children inspire me because they are fearless. Kids don’t worry about an end result – they just go with it. It’s a liberating feeling.”

Because kids relate easily to the storytelling aspects of Warli, the paintings are a natural for translation into children’s creations.

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Besides teaching at her home studio, Mani offers instruction at Chesterfield Arts, Craft Alliance and the Metro Theater Company. She helped create The Fables program for refugee children at Belas Artes in Soulard.

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By Julie Brown Patton When one Wildwood mother decided a better morning routine with her two children was definitely desirable, she created a motivational organization chart. But it was not just any refrigerator-bound, paper chart.

Its success became a chart of its own.

Dana Pohlman turned her kid-friendly reminder chart concept into a graphically appealing, positive tool - one that other families can use. At first, she copied and cut out every chart item by hand. But the demand for charts became too great, once she distributed the chart through craft shows. She ultimately worked with a St. Louis designer who illustrated distinct, colorful chore images. She then located a St. Louis-based printer and Ballwin-based packager to complete the Velcro-interactive sets, and called them SmartCHARTS. After she took the concept to the International Toy Fair in New York, she eventually built distribution up to 90 stores in 20 states.

Although Pohlman’s chart creation was 20 years ago (the son and daughter who navigated the morning routine with her now are respectively 24 and 28 years old), she continues to meet families and indi-

vidual children (now young adults) who used the chart. Or, like Pohlman, parents are starting to use it again in their lives because they again have younger children.

Pohlman has 7-year-old twins.

Another family who has used SmartCHARTS for various stages in their lives said that its interactivity really helped them stick with the daily steps needed to achieve goals. Kim Lewallen, of Wildwood, used the chart first with her daughter, Meghan, who now is 22 years old and in college.

She said that Meghan earned a bicycle by doing activities beyond what was expected on the chart.

The Lewallens also used the chart with their middle daughter, Carson, who now is 17 years old. They currently are customizing the extra chart tabs provided for their 7-year-old daughter, Parker.

“While other types of charts just sat there, the SmartCHART was easy to use and actually got the kids excited about what they were supposed to do,” Lewallen said.

“And with everything being so tied to the Internet these days, it’s nice to have something like this right in front of us.”

Over the years, Pohlman said she received feedback about girls liking the

Dana Pohlman, of Wildwood, and her 7-year-old son, Ross, enjoy planning activities through the family’s SmartCHARTS motivational organization chart. The charts are available by calling (314) 920-1500.

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“Both genders benefit from the chart teaching left to right sequencing,” Pohlman said.

When Pohlman created her “kidabilities chart,” she developed it purposefully so all children could work with it in their own

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“There is no wrong way to use SmartCHARTS,” Pohlman said. “It’s about children trying to do their best, not about expecting perfection.”

Pohlman said that she designed the motivational pieces around natural consequences, not timeouts or physical punishments.

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“I love the All-Star experience,” La Russa said. “Being in St. Louis makes it even better.”

The 80th Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game will feature the best of the American League taking on the top players of the National League.

La Russa has managed in five All-Star Games (1989, 1990 and 1991 with Oakland and 2005 and 2007 with the Cardinals). He is 3-2 overall, with each of the victories coming when he was with the A’s of the American League.

La Russa also is no stranger to coaching.

“I’ve done it for (Joe) Altobelli, John McNamara, Dusty Baker,” La Russa said. “But it’s a National League game, so watching the (lineup) card is going to be something that changes, (with) who’s available and all that. But it really comes down to whatever (National League Manager Charlie Manuel) wants.”

This year, St. Louis hosts its first All-Star Game since 1966.

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Helping to promote the All-Star game is retired Cardinal Ozzie Smith. The Hall of Famer played in 15 All-Star games.

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Smith, along with Cardinals’ third base coach Jose Oquendo, will manage in the

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There is a ceremony scheduled for the grandest Cardinal of them all - Stan Musial.

“I think the fans are going to find it pretty emotional because I know they’re planning to honor Stan Musial,” Walsh said. “I think we’re going to see some real big guys coming into town for this.”

One will be President Barack Obama.

Obama plans to throw out his first pitch as president as he offers the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game.

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Eric Hammond, a specialist at Solstice Sunglass Boutique in West County Center, discussed this year’s hot trends in sunglasses and offered tips for selecting flattering frames.

Color is “really big this year,” Hammond said, with Juicy Couture, Marc Jacobs and other designers injecting bright colors and jewel tones like red and purple into sunglasses’ frames. For traditionalists, classic tortoise shell frames still dominate for men and women. “(Tortoise shell is) just a very retro/clas-

Kate Spade’s “Angelina” sunglasses feature oversized frames and “Bohemian chic” animal print arms.

Gucci and Jimmy Choo adding sparkling details.

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“People are writing all kinds of unusual things on invitations these days, and we’re seeing some different adjectives,” said Joy B. Krieger, a professional fundraiser who owns Chesterfield–based Joymark, LLC, and does extensive event planning.

In those instances, Krieger said, “Women can always do the little black dress.”

“Creative black tie,” Krieger said, invites men to get creative with what they wear – a tux on top worn with shorts and tennis shoes or sandals, for example.

Krieger defined the more traditionally worded social dress codes as follows: • White tie: The ultimate in formal attire.

Men: White tie and tuxedo with tails.

Women: Long evening gowns.

• Black tie: Formal affair, seen at weddings, some galas and political events.

Men: Tuxedo with all the trimmings.

Women: Long evening gowns; a short cocktail dress also is acceptable.

• Black tie optional Men: Ideally, a tuxedo; a dark suit with tie is acceptable.

Women: Long or short gown.

• Evening semi-formal/informal: Men: Dark jacket with tie.

Women: Cocktail dress or a “dressy” – not formal – long dress.

• Cocktail attire: Men: Sport coat; tie optional.

Women: The little black dress was born here. Think that, and you will know what to wear.

• Dressy casual: Men: Country club attire: no denim; no shorts.

Women: Same as above, and no capris.

• Business casual: Men: Khaki pants; loose, long-sleeved dress shirt (pressed) or wrinkle-fee polo shirt.

Women: Loose khaki or dark colored pants; blouse (no cleavage) or business shirt; no polos. A skirt may be worn but must be at or slightly above the knee.

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• Casual: Varies, depending on event and location. Jeans are optional; check with the host.

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‘Post script: ’Appropriate attire for weddings and funerals

By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES What are today’s rules for appropriate wedding and funeral attire?

Regarding wedding attire, etiquette expert Emily Post wrote in 1922: “The good guest is almost invisible, enjoying him or herself, communing with fellow guests, and, most of all, enjoying the generous hospitality of the hosts.”

Today, at The Emily Post Institute, Post’s family members carry on her message of good manners. Post’s great-greatgranddaughter Anna Post, a columnist for Brides.com and “Inside Weddings,” said that in the past 25 years, proper wedding and funeral attire has changed.

“We’ve become more practical in our daily lives, and that shows in what we wear to weddings and funerals today,” Post said.

“The whole idea is to be respectful and not take center stage. Today’s rules aren’t all black and white, yet those same colors do pose some questions.”

The old rule that women should not wear white to a wedding has been relaxed, Post said, but there is a caveat: Do not look bridal.

“As long as it doesn’t compete with the bride, it’s OK,” Post said. “The little black cocktail dress has become socially acceptable as well. Just don’t look like you’re in mourning.”

Hats are acceptable also, as long as those who wear them do not sit up front and block the view, and bare legs are “acceptable in most areas, as they look better with most summer outfits,” Post said.

Pants also are acceptable wedding attire for women.

“As long as they are not too structured, dressy pants with a blouse are fine … but don’t look like you are going to the office,” Post said.

If wearing a sleeveless or strap dress, Post recommends donning a wrap during the ceremony.

“Don’t show a lot of skin. Remember, you’re not going out clubbing,” Post said.

Unless told that a wedding is to be totally informal, men should wear a suit or jacket with tie, no matter the time of day. For an evening affair, a stylish dark suit always is appropriate.

If the invitation specifically calls for formal or black tie, clothing should be more elegant – classic cocktail or long dresses for women, dark suits or tuxedos for men.

Regarding funerals, in 1922, Emily Post wrote, “You should wear black clothes if you have them, or if not, the darkest, the least conspicuous you possess.”

That advice has not changed.

“Always keep respect in mind and do wear darker, conservative clothes at a funeral. Stay away from anything too brightly colored,” Anna Post said.

Bob Jenkins, general manager of Schrader funeral home in Ballwin, agreed.

“We’ve come away in recent years from formal suits and ties and dark clothing,” Jenkins said. “That’s fine in general, but sometimes it’s become over-the-top casual.

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Reactions are mixed

ajor fast food chains did it. The majority of the St. Louis-area Chevy’s recently did it. Even some bars have done it.

So what is so frightening about going smoke-free?

When Arby’s and McDonald’s opted to go smoke-free nationwide in 1994, officials for both were concerned that customers might retaliate. A spokesperson for McDonald’s said a concern at the time was that competitors would soak up their business if they were to ban smoking. Clearly, both Arby’s and McDonald’s survived their smoking bans.

What of the little guy trying to make his niche in such a heavily-saturated market who prefers to do it smoke-free?

Do smokers actually retaliate?

“Non-smokers can be as loyal to non-smoking establishments as smokers can be to smoking ones,” said Bob Gunthner, owner of Fitz’s Soda Bar & Grill, which now offers smoke-free hours.

Fitz’s, which has allowed smoking since opening in the 1940s, implemented the partial smoking ban more than a year ago. The restaurant and upstairs bar are smoke-free until 10 p.m. Once the kitchen closes, bar patrons are once again allowed to light up. The unusual ban was designed to meet customer demand.

“We are a very kid-friendly, family-friendly restaurant and the vast majority of those customers have a strong non-smoking preference,” Gunthner said. “There was simply too much space in our upstairs bay being underutilized during the day when it was designated smoking.”

Gunthner said food sales have grown significantly, but the sale of alcoholic beverages has declined.

“There are simply too many smokers who want to (smoke) when they drink,” Gunthner said.

That was a risk Brad Lobdell, owner of the International Tap House (I-Tap) in Chesterfield, was willing to take when he opened his smoke-free bar in February.

“We wanted to create an atmosphere that was clean and not like the traditional pub that’s filled with smoke,” Lobdell said. “We didn’t base this decision over whether or not we think people should smoke. It was a business choice more than a political commentary.”

I-Tap is a true bar whose revenue stream comes directly from alcohol sales. If smoking and drinking were meant to go hand in hand, then apparently no one has told this to Lobdell’s many customers.

“Sales have been higher than what we ever expected since we’ve opened,” Lobdell said.

Lobdell said that not only do his employees appreciate it, but many patrons also have said they enjoy the smoke-free atmosphere.

“I think it’s the general trend that people don’t have an issue even if they do smoke,” Lobdell said. “We haven’t had to stop anyone from lighting up. I think people just know.”

Reactions to a government-imposed smoking ban are as mixed as the results of self-imposed bans. While Gunthner said he would support a smoking ban if it were spread across a wide geographic area, Steve Pal, owner of St. Louis Cigars Club in Creve Coeur, said he believes the decision should be left to the individual business owner.

“I understand that they’re trying to look out for the wellbeing of the employees, too, but I think it should ultimately come down to the owner of that business,” Pal said. “If the employees don’t want to work there because they don’t want to be in a smoking environment, they can work elsewhere.”

However, Gary, a local bartender who wished to be referred to by first name only, said finding a good bartending job in a smoke-free environment is not as simple as it sounds.

“I’ve been bartending for almost 15 years and I’ve yet to work somewhere that didn’t allow smoking anywhere in the building,” Gary said.

Fortunately, Gary said the restaurant he currently bartends at recently banned smoking.

“You have no idea how great it is to not have to wash my hair before I go to bed every night,” Gary said. “That was the worst part, coming home smelling like cigarettes.”

Despite Gary’s grievances with smoking, he also considers the smoking ban issue to be a private business matter and not a decision for government officials to make.

“I don’t like the smoke, I won’t ever say I do, but I think a lot of nightclubs in particular would go under if smoking was banned,” Gary said. “I think that’s especially true with spot banning, where cities here and there ban it, but the state as a whole doesn’t.”

Tony Palazzolo, of Keep St. Louis Free, said businesses must be wary when their city begins talking about smoking bans. Often the conversation is started by groups that intend to get the most impact from a smoking ban, which often can mean places such as cigar bars or hookah lounges can no longer offer what is core to their business – a place to smoke. Some cities have been lenient toward those types of businesses, making exemptions based on a

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set percentage of sales that come from tobacco products.

Yet there are smoking bans that have completely ignored businesses that make most of their profits from tobacco sales. Kansas City originally passed its smoking ban ordinance with no exclusions based on a percentage of tobacco sales but has since revised the ordinance to exempt those who hit the 80 percent mark.

“A lot of times places like cigar bars won’t get exclusions because they compete with bars,” Palazzolo said.

“Normally, to exclude a place like that, that number will be knocked down to 25 percent or less. When that number gets above that, well, it gets harder for those places to meet (the requirement).”

Palazzolo said a true cigar or hookah bar often sells three times as much alcohol as it does tobacco products.

Pal’s cigar club makes approximately 90 percent of its profits from tobacco sales but only does so because the front half of the business is a smoke shop. Pal said that if no exclusion was written into a smoking ban ordinance that impacted his business, it would dramatically affect sales negatively.

Pal said he does see how excluding cigar bars in a smoking ban would give his business an advantage over other bars.

“I’ve thought a lot about that and I think it would increase business a little bit but probably not by leaps and bounds,” Pal said. “There’s still cigarette smokers who don’t like cigar smoke, so that would keep those people away.”

Smoking bans challenged When the Kansas City Health Department decided to flex the muscles of the city’s new smoking ban by citing JC’s Sports Bar for violating the ordinance, the city landed itself in court.

Jonathan Sternberg, the attorney representing the billiards bar, had been waiting for a chance to strike against one of the nine Missouri cities that had enacted smoking bans. Sternberg said the local ordinances go completely against state law.

“Missouri state law allows bars and billiards parlors to have as much smoking as they want,” Sternberg said. “It’s pretty explicit about that.”

Sternberg referred to the 1992 Missouri Indoor Clean Air Act, which serves as the state’s smoking regulation.

Under the statute, public places are allowed to have smoking so long as 70 percent of the area is non-smoking. Pri-

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vate places are clearly outlined and include bars, taverns and restaurants that seat less than 50 people. According to the law, private places may allow smoking.

The lawsuit states that Kansas City’s ordinance clearly supersedes state law, which state law also prohibits cities from doing. Sternberg said he hoped the case would void all locally-enacted smoking bans and stop the issue dead in its tracks anywhere but the state level.

However, the court ruled in favor of the city on June 23.

“Since 1889, without exception, the law of Missouri has been that when there is a state law on a given subject, a city’s ordinance must be consistent with that state law,” Sternberg said. “It cannot prohibit what the state has implicitly permitted. The Court’s opinion is the first exception to this rule in 120 years and thus we believe it warrants further review.”

Sternberg said he is pursuing an appeal.

crowd.” Rose then explains that her grandmother died at age 57 from cancer from second-hand smoke and that she misses her.

After proclaiming, “I bet I’m not the only one,” a room of 60 middle school students also dressed in black and holding up pictures of loved ones stood up and agreed, “You’re not.”

The professionally-shot public service announcement is just one of many ways students in schools across the country are getting the antismoking message across.

Students as young as fourth graders are bringing the message n o t only to the c o m munity, but also to lawmakers.

The smoking ban issue gains Rockwood Valley students recently steam from children went to the city of Wildwood with a Draped in all black and standing in an proposal to enact a city-wide smokominous spotlight, Jenna Rose, a seventh ing ban. Students in other cities, grader at Rockwood Valley Middle School, including Creve Coeur, also have met holds up a picture of her grandmother. She with city officials to talk about smokintroduces the grandmother as a “wonder- ing ban ordinances. Students from ful woman who totally stood out in the several area schools also made trips

to Jefferson City this past school year to take their message to state lawmakers.

The movement involving the youths seems to have stemmed from the national Youth Empowerment in Action (YEA) program that has been implemented in many Missouri schools.

Jeanne Dairaghi, program director for YEA, said the program is designed to teach children about the harm associated with tobacco use by analyzing data a n d engaging in the community.

“The youth learn a variety of life skills by communicating with policymakers,” Dairaghi said. “They learn the importance of knowing what to ask for and how to do that. They get a sense of pride and selfesteem in the challenge of getting a law passed.”

The YEA curriculum does not actually include going before government bodies to promote policy change, but it has become a surprising new way for participating children to put what they have

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learned to use.

Dairaghi said that in North Carolina, a large producer of tobacco, high school students decided to take the knowledge and skills acquired through the YEA program and take it to state legislators. The students sought to have a state-wide ban on smoking in public schools and were able to sway lawmakers into agreeing.

Locally, students at Rockwood Valley took a project that had won first place at a state-wide Project Citizen competition and decided to take action.

“They were not required by the rules of the competition to do this, but they wanted to go to the City Council with their idea for policy change,” said Becky Forristal, Rockwood Valley geography teacher.

However, people like Bill Hannegan from Keep St. Louis Free, feel bringing young faces into the debate is an unfair tactic.

“These children aren’t old enough to smoke or be in bars, they have no business making a case for smoking bans,” Hannegan said.

Forristal said that she believes the kids understand the connection between health and economics.

“I would say they are consumers and some of their families own businesses,” Forristal said. “If you get sick, you don’t work.”

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By AMY BURGER Doing well on college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT is crucial for graduating high school students wanting to gain acceptance to the nation’s top universities.

Achieving high test scores, however, often requires more than the basic knowledge acquired with a high school education.

Learning centers such as Huntington Learning Center, Oxford Learning and Sylvan Learning utilize a variety of test prep methods that have proven successful in improving students’ scores on college entrance tests. As grueling as it can be to take and retake the tests, practice makes perfect when it comes to the ACT and SAT. “These tests have rules to them, to how the questions are developed and phrased, and the same types of questions turn up on them year after year. It’s formulaic,” said Nathan Garden, a senior studying broadcast journalism at Northwestern University.

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One of the first tutors recruited from Northwestern University, Garden will share Ivy Insiders’ SAT/ACT Game Theory curriculum with area students in two intensive summer workshops this summer.

“Game Theory is a way of taking these tests and turning them into games,” Garden said. “They have a system, and it can be beat. We’re taking the basic knowledge and going over those subjects, but applying it specifically to how these test questions are developed.”

Garden said that the program is ideally suited to students who are looking to get into Ivy League schools, as tutors have personal relationships with those universities as well as insight into entrance requirements.

Ivy Insiders’ courses have between 12-15 students. Each course is 34 hours broken into 18 hours of lecture spread out in twoto three-hour increments followed by four consecutive Saturdays of full-length tests.

Garden will be holding both SAT and ACT courses from July 11 to Aug. 1 and a second set of courses from Aug. 1 to Aug. 22.

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TBorrowers are required to pay no more than 15 percent of any income above that threshold. After 25 years of lower payments, borrowers’ remaining loan balances, including interest, will be completely forgiven. For borrowers in public service fields, like nursing, public interest law, or non-profit work, debts will be completely forgiven after 10 years of service and loan payments.

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July 16th and 17th • 6:30pm to 8:30pm Pond Athletic Association (9U born on or after May 1, 2000) USSSA / AAA/MAJOR Callbacks On July 18th • 9am to 11:30am Come Join One Of The Elite Baseball Clubs In The St. Louis Area!

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Com mu n it y Event s ART “Intimate Reflections,” a solo exhibit by local artist Robert Michelmann, is on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Aug. 22 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

BENEFITS The Pond Athletic Association Golf Classic is at 11:30 a.m. (shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m.) on Sun., July 12 at The Landings at Spirit Golf Club. A putting contest, buffet lunch and a post-play barbecue and silent auction are featured. The cost is $125 per person. To register, call 458-3790 or visit pondathletic.com.

• • • A Rubber Duck Race is from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wed., July 22 at the North Pointe Aquatic Center in Ballwin. Participants purchase a rubber duck entry for a $5 donation and watch it swim the Lazy River. Half of proceeds go to the Ballwin Historical Society; those with the top five finishing ducks win cash prizes. Call 227-

8580 or visit ballwin.mo.us.

• • • The annual Wildwood Family YMCA 5K Walk/Run is at 8:30 a.m. on Sun., July 26 beginning at the Dierbergs in Wildwood Town Center (2460 Taylor Road). All ages are welcome. Registration is $25 in advance and $30 at the event; the family rate (three or more people in the same family) is $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the Wildwood YMCA 2010 Strong Community “Pass It On” Campaign for those who need YMCA programs and services but are unable to pay.

All participants receive a T-shirt; awards are given by age-group categories. Register at the Wildwood Family YMCA (2641 Highway 109), call 458-6636 or download a form at ymcastlouis.org/wildwood.

• • • The Ellisville Elks #2664 Poker Run and BBQ opens with bike registration from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sun., July 26 at the Ellisville Elks Lodge (1007 New Ballwin Road). Riders leave the lodge at 11 a.m. and a barbecue is at 5 p.m. A 50/50 raffle drawing and T-shirts available for purchase also are featured. The entry fee is

$15 and includes dinner; cards are $5 and the winner takes all of the card pot. Dinner is $7 for non-riders. Proceeds benefit the organization’s charitable activities. To register, call 227-0404 or 489-8751.

• • • A Trivia Night to help fund medical costs of a double lung transplant for Jessica Durham, who has cystic fibrosis, is at 7 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 7 at Maryland Heights Center. A silent auction and 50/50 raffles also are featured. Tickets are $120 for a table of eight. For reservations, call (314) 732-6211 or send an e-mail to kellyrichert@hotmail.com.

FAMILY & KIDS The city of Eureka’s Starlight Movie Series features a showing of “The Tale of Despereaux” at 8:45 p.m. on Fri., July 10 in front of the bandstand on the lawn of City Hall. Admission is free. Call 9386775 or visit eureka.mo.us.

• • • Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw’s 209th birthday party is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fri., July 24 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Admission to the Garden and the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden is free to all, with special activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Actors in

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Victorian garb, a puppetry performance, an organ grinder, silhouette portraits, jugglers, stilt walkers, children’s games and more are featured. Call (314) 577‑9400 or visit mobot.org.

• • • The city of Chesterfield presents Movies on the Plaza featuring “Kung Fu Panda” at sunset on Fri., July 24 outdoors at the entrance to the Chesterfield City Hall.

Admission and popcorn are free; attendees may bring refreshments but glass bottles are not permitted. Call 437-4000.

• • • The city of Wildwood hosts a Movie Night featuring “Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D” from 8:50 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fri., July 24 outdoors at Town Center Plaza (221 Plaza Drive). Admission is free. Call 458-0440 or visit cityofwildwood.com.

• • • “Bug Hunt” is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., July 25 at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park. Outdoor field sessions designed for kids aged 2-12 accompanied by a parent or guardian are led by an entomologist who teaches proper techniques for collecting and identifying insects. Indoor crafts and games also are featured. Activities are included with But-

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Country Financial presents “Titanic: Treasures from the Deep Mobile Museum” from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs., July 16, Fri., July 17 and Sat., July 18 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., July 19 at Chesterfield Mall.

Guests enter the exhibit as passengers, view genuine artifacts recovered from the ocean floor, learn the stories of Titanic passengers and receive complimentary photos. Admission is free. For details, call (314) 843-9700 or visit countrytitanic.com. terfly House admission of $6 for adults and $4 for children aged 4-12; younger children are admitted free of charge. Call 530-0076 or visit butterflyhouse.org.

• • • Storybook Theater is at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. every Monday through Friday from July 27 to Aug. 7 at The Magic House Children’s Museum in Kirkwood. Children aged 7 and older star in mini productions of “The Little Red Hen,” “The Gingerbread Man” and the Bremen Town Musicians.”

Children put on costumes, use simple props and scenery, learn techniques such as blocking and projection and take on the role of stagehand or director with the help of an artist-in-residence. The program is free with regular admission. Call (314) 822-8900 or visit magichouse.org.

HEALTH The Missouri Botanical Garden and Siteman Cancer Center present the Healthy You, Healthy Planet Festival from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., July 18 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Healthy talks, tips, food and fun are featured. Activities are included with regular Garden admission. Call (314) 577-9400 or visit mobot.org or siteman. wustl.edu.

LIVE PERFORMANCES The city of Ellisville presents Local Gents in concert at 7 p.m. on Thurs., July 9 at Bluebird Park. Admission is free. Visit ellisville.mo.us.

• • • The city of Des Peres’ “Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer Sounds” concert series features music by Well Hungarians from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Fri., July 10 at Des Peres Park. Admission is free. Visit desperesmo.org.

• • • The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce presents Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats in concert at 7 p.m. on Tues., July 14 at Faust Park. Admission is free. Call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.

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• • • The city of Eureka presents Dave Bennett in concert from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fri., July 17 on S. Central Ave. in Old Town Eureka. Admission is free. Call 938-6775.

• • • A summer luau featuring the Hawaiian Polynesian Revue is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sat., July 18 at Whole Foods Market in Town & Country. The professional Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian and Maori native dance troupe presents a live musical show that includes drumming, audience participation and professional dancers. Admission is free. Call 527-1160.

• • • A live concert by Norm Kramer, the original organist for the St. Louis Blues hockey team, is at 2 p.m. on Sun., July 19 at the Midwest Music Conservatory Concert Hall (15977 Clayton Road). Kramer performs on the T321 Allen Quantum theatre organ. Refreshments will be served. Call 527-5558 or visit mmconservatory.com.

• • • The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce presents Trilogy in concert at 7 p.m. on Tues., July 21 at Faust Park. Admission is free. Call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.

SPECIAL INTEREST Missouri Organic Association – St. Louis Garden Club holds its monthly gathering from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs., July 16 at Whole Foods Market in Town & Country. Attendees learn to care for their lawn and garden naturally. Admission is free and registration is not required.

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• • • The Route 66 Senior Center rummage sale is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., July 18 at 500 N. Central Ave. in Eureka. Silent auction items and a quilt raffle also are featured. Call 938-5525.

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By BETSY ZATKULAK Boldly situated on the perimeter of Chesterfield Mall, Wapango holds within its modern design a sleek, colorful interior and a team that is passionate about providing memorable Latin American dishes, service and value.

Together, the venue and the menu create a feast for the senses.

John Gianoulis, a veteran restaurateur who in 2006 helped develop, design and open Wapango, now is the sole owner and operator of the independent restaurant.

“What we’re trying to do here still is to introduce people to tastes and flavors and specific menu items they haven’t experienced in this area before,” Gianoulis said. “Latin American cooking is so diverse and has so many influences that you can take it in any direction you want to take it.”

Those influences come from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean, Central America and South America – really, anywhere south of the border. There is fare that most Americans recognize, but it always is served with a special Wapango twist. Latin American cooking

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Asked about “must-try” dishes, Gianoulis suggested the Columbian Arepas—an appetizer of three white corn cakes crowned with shredded pork carnitas or fresh roasted chicken, black beans, queso fresco, chili-orange mojo and Mexican crema. Moqueca – a Brazilian seafood stew of shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and fresh fish simmered in rich coconut milk, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions served over golden rice – delights seafood enthusiasts. For dessert, Cuatro Leche Cake—a twist on the traditional yellow sponge cake soaked in four different milks and layered with The interior of Wapango features bold, bright colors and South American fresh strawberries and fresh whipped artwork. cream – is another proven winner.

Gianoulis is passionate about offering delicious wines at a great value and pointed out that Guests also may cool down with Wapango’s LatinWapango is the only restaurant in the St. Louis area that American cocktails, Build Your Own Bacardi mojitos and offers a strictly South American wine list. From 5:30-7:30 house margaritas. Happy Hour specials are featured from p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, Wapango brings 4-7 p.m., Monday through Friday. in a wine vendor or wine maker and gives guests the The staff at Wapango is passionate about making sure opportunity to enjoy unlimited South American wine tast- that everything they serve is delicious and that guests ings for $10, plus complimentary appetizers. The $10 fee always leave happy. may be applied toward dinner. Wine Down Wednesdays “Every time I hear, ‘I’ll be back,’ that’s all there is,” are featured in the bar, on the patio and in the dining room. said Gianoulis, who spends most of his time greeting and All wines are half price, all day and evening. saying goodbye to guests. “Everything else is just gravy.”

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Landscaping/Lawn Care PEDRO MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING A Cut Above! Mowing, clean-up, mulching, bush & tree trimming, edging, aeration, retaining walls, patios, leaf, bush & tree removal and more.

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Novena To The Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideals. Give me the divine gift to forgive and forget them all who have done wrong to me. I, in short dialogue, want to thank you in everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my beloved one in our perpetual glory. Thanks for favors.

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Def Leppard drummer, wife inspire and help veterans and others in crisis

By SuSan E. Sagarra A few years ago, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife Lauren Monroe decided to use their own experiences with healing and major life transformation to help and inspire others. Today, their Raven Drum Foundation is helping other people in crisis one person at a time.

Allen and Monroe founded the Raven Drum Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Malibu, Calif., in 2001 to provide free educational programs and to inspire personal growth during times of adversity.

“The raven is a symbol of healing and transformation so it was a perfect name for the foundation,” Monroe said. “We are using Rick’s journey and my knowledge of the healing arts to help other people. It started out as a personal thing between the two of us. We began drumming together and it grew from there.”

The Raven Foundation educates and empowers individuals and communities in crisis through healing arts programs, community drumming events and collaborative partnerships. “(Def Leppard) played in Denver and a friend of mine brought out some kids for a visit,” Allen said. “There was a kid who had been traumatized by war, losing his

arm from a mine. I put him on my drum ous community organizations. set and saw the joy it created. Afterwards, Allen and Monroe will be in St. Louis on (Lauren) and I said we should do this more July 20, promoting their foundation when often because we saw how it helped people Def Leppard (along with Cheap Trick and and inspired them. It also helped and Poison) performs at the Verizon Wireless inspired us.”

Amphitheater in Maryland Heights.

Allen and Monroe chose to dedicate their Allen became the drummer for Def Leplives to helping people overcome the emo- pard at 15 but in 1984, he had a car accident tional and physical that changed his pain resulting from life when he lost traumatic events, an arm. His intenwith a special focus tion with Raven on veterans of war.

Drum is to share “We went to his journey and Walter Reed (Army help others to disMedical Center) cover their own and that visit had paths to healing. a lot of impact on Monroe, who us,” Monroe said. also is a vocalist, “We saw what was songwriter and going on not only rick allen and Lauren Monroe musician, has with people who been a practitiohad prosthetics but their personal trauma. ner and teacher of energy healing and masThrough Rick’s experience and my heal- sage. ing background, we realized that we could An outreach of their foundation, the help.”

Resiliency Program, was developed to help Drum circles (symbolic of the “circle” heal military veterans, active duty military of the drum), where several people play members and their families. the drum together, and healing workshops “It is our way to give back to these young have been provided at military bases, hos- men and women who are giving so much pitals, juvenile detention centers, and vari- to our country,” Allen said. “We have

worked with hundreds of veterans and their families. We have seen Vietnam Veterans and we go to the VA facilities. More and more, we are seeing the amount of hurt and trauma surrounding the veterans returning from the Middle East.”

Allen said that the love and support of people around him helped him heal after his accident. Now, he is happy that he is able to pass on his experiences to others in need.

“Def Leppard and celebrity are a fantastic vehicle for us to do this,” Allen said. “If I don’t do anything with my own life experience, what is the purpose? All we have is our life experience and if we are able to share it and help someone else, it gives it all meaning and purpose. It is all worth it.

It is a two-way street because I get as much inspiration and support from the people we meet as they get from us.”

Def Leppard has donated 100 tickets to each show, including the one on July 20, for veterans.

Military personnel and veterans with a military ID are eligible to receive two tickets to the show. Visit woundedwarriorproject.org for more information.

For more information about the Raven Drum Foundation, visit ravendrumfoundation.org.

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1821 Sagez Court Wildwood • $298,000

4 bedroom, 2sty on cul-de-sac in Pool/Tennis subdiv. Exceptional home!

Beautifully cared for! Finished LL.

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2476 Hickory Manor Dr. • Wildwood Meticulously maintained by original owners, 4bd, 2.5ba, approx 2500sq ft fin living space! GR w/new carpet, 4window bay & frpl, bright, kit, vaulted mstr w/lux bath, garden tub & shower, hrdwd flrs & crown molding, prof fin, wo LL w/family rm.

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545 Rustic Valley • Ballwin Move in ready 3bd, 2ba, vaulted GR w/new newer flooring, woodburn frplc, upgraded kit w/vaulted ceiling open into GR, ceramic flr & the fridge stays! Vaulted mstr bd, multi-level deck. Partially fin LL w/family rm, bookshelves & roughed-in plumb for bath.

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18211 OLD WILD HORSE CREEK RD CHESTERFIELD Amazing 1.5 sty on 9+ acres. Totally renovated + addition.

Spectacular bonus rm, veranda, master his & hers baths, fin W/O LL, inground pool, barn, gated. $2,999,900

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17732 BIRCH LEAF COURT Fabulous 1.5sty in Wildhorse Subd. 5BR, 4.5ba, fin W/O LL. More than 5000 sf of living, wood floors, 3 car garage, sprinkler syst, many updates. $619,900

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13555 Sunset Ridge Ln. • St. Louis Co – $989,000

Magnificent 1.5 story at end of cul-de-sac w/circle driveway, large porch and pillars. Interior has too many luxuries to name. 2-story great room w/2-story windows, gazebo shaped breakfast room, formal living room. Breathtaking views from rear of house.

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2408 Redbud Valley Ct. • Wildwood - $475,000

Scenic and serene. This 1.5 story impresses w/ marble entry, open 2-story great room + vaulted ceilings, see thru fireplace into master, and enormous wall of windows lining the rear. Bonuses incl. huge finished basement w/exercise room, media room, family room, fireplace and wet bar. Peaceful and luxurious.

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603 Charbray Dr. • Ballwin - $270,000

Stately 2-story in great neighborhood. Side entry garage, formal living room and separate dining room. Families will love level backyard, screened sun room, and swimming at nearby Ballwin Water Park.

Tons of space and new carpeting.

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311 Northmoor Dr. • Ballwin - $250,000

NEW PRICE! Newly remodeled, spacious ranch in great location! Wood floors, built-in bookshelves, stainless steel appliances, granite counters are just some of the perks. New thermal windows, a/c, furnace, hot water heater, roof, and ceramic tile. Everything was done right!

1506 Dougherty Ferry Rd. • Kirkwood - $440,000

Wow! One of a kind remodel on over a ½ acre. Open floor plan, stunning kitchen, finished lower level with access to garage and full kitchen+rec room+family room+possible 2 more bedrooms. You will be shocked at the quality in workmanship put into this professionally designed interior.

12933 Autumn Fields Ct. • Creve Coeur - $225,000

NEW PRICE! Stunningly updated condo in notable Field Pointe! Kitchen completely remodeled. All top line upgrades. Floors, cabinets, appliances. Huge space with finished basement, loft, and tons of storage.

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259 Falling Leaves Ct. • Creve Coeur - $615,000

Fabulous home in Ladue Lake Estates! This stunning 1.5 story greets you with large pillars and circle driveway. Over 4,400 sq. ft. of finished living space.

Almost an acre of land overlooking a beautiful lake.

Very private!

507 Bald Hill Rd. • Eureka - $160,000

Great opportunity to own instead of rent! Perfect starter home or chance to downsize. 5yr old ranch in top community and school district. Great level backyard, updates in kitchen, double wide driveway.

story home. Center hall plan. Wood flrs, center island, main flr laundry, fin W/O LL, 2 FP, 3c gar. Very private treed lot.

Subdivision pool & tennis. $369,900

1828 Ridgeview Circle Dr. • Ballwin - $235,000

Elegant townhouse. Lots of windows, 2-story entry, atrium doors to large deck. This is big, bright and beautiful. Great room has 2-story windows and fireplace. Great views out back overlooking valley. Ideal community has pool, exercise and party room!

232 CROWNRIDGE DRIVE CHESTERFIELD 3BR, 3ba brick ranch in River Bend. Level lot. Finished bsment w/2 possible bedrooms & full bath.

Large open updated kitchen w/42 cabinets. $325,000

163 CRESTMONT CIR Darling 3 bedroom great room ranch. Vaults, very open, updated, granite and ceramic in kitchen, fin lower level, fenced, flat back yard. $275,000

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800 TIMBER GLEN LANE (BALLWIN) Stunning atrium ranch. Private & serene!

Fabulous gourmet kit. Main floor master suite w/luxurious bath. Vaulted Florida rm w/breathtaking view! W/O LL. $575,000 105 LITTLE HILL CT (BALLWIN) 4BR/2ba large home with Patriot sunrm. On culde-sac. Backs to woods and common ground. Private, backs to woods and common ground. $271,000 1806 RIDGEVIW CIRCLE DR (BALLWIN) Bright, light 3BR/2ba ranch condo. Vaulted ceil, FP, updated eat-in kitch & baths.

Main flr BR suite. LL fam room. Deck & patio. Fresh decor. 2 car gar. $199,900 34 WILD HORSE WAY (CHESTERFIELD) Lovely custom atrium ranch on 3+ acre lot. Vaulted great rm, stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, hearth rm, main flr master, hot tub, fin W/O LL. $499,900 15082 COUNTRY RIDGE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Beautiful 2-story home in move-in condition, 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths, game and rec rooms, beautiful landscaping and hot tub. $324,750 1569 WALPOLE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Spacious 3BR,3F/1H bath townhouse.

Totally updated, wood floors, newer kitchen, 2FP, newer carpet, W/O fin LL. Great location. 2400 sq/ft. $269,900 1 MONARCH TRACE CT #104 (CHESTERFIELD) Young fresh condo.

2BR, 2ba, large LR, kitchen w/breakfast room, beautiful building near the Chesterfield water park. $178,500 833 HAVERTON DR (CREVE COEUR) Outstanding greatroom ranch! Newer kitchen with granite counters & maple cabinets. Skylights, vaults, outstanding deck. Finished lower level. $300,000 120 BONNYBRIDGE CT (ELLISVILLE) Open floor plan 3BR/2ba ranch. Main flr laundry, cathedral ceilings, walk-out LL with rec room, newer systems and roof.

Original owner. $199,900 1355 MARSH AVE (ELLISVILLE) A lot of space for the money! 3BR, 2ba ranch, 2 c garage, lg rms, FP. Spacious kitchen overlooks level lot & patio. $189,900 427 PARKVIEW PLACE (ELLISVILLE) 6 year old townhome. 2bedrms, loft area, 2.5 baths, full basmt & garage. $158,000 11510 SANDY VIEW (ST LOUIS CO) 1.5 story condo 2BR+ 3.5ba, eat-in kit, DR, LR, 2 ba, main flr laundry, newer kitchen.

Fin W/O, multi decks, 2 car gar near Hwys 170, 70, 270, 40. $199,999 395 LARIMORE VALLEY DR (WILDWOOD) Custom 1.5 sty, 2.4 acre lot, inground pool, gazebo, porch, fabulous kitchen adjoins hearth rm, study, 4 fireplaces, fin w/o LL w/rec. $2,200,000 1661 WILDHORSE PARKWAY (WILDWOOD) Exquisite atrium ranch. Neutral decor, gourmet kitch, granite countertops, 42" cabinets, hearth rm, luxury master, fam rm, game/exercise rm. $539,900 16871 PARADISE PEAK CIRCLE (WILDWOOD) True retreat! 1.5 sty, 4BR, updated kit center island, mn flr laundry, newer roof & HVAC. Screen porch, inground pool & patio. $310,000 2037 WILD HORSE CREEK RD (WILDWOOD) Adorable 1913 Farm cottage on 4.82 ac. Small shed, detached garage.

Mostly wooded, but could be cleared for horse. $240,000

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ST ALBANS Magnificent custom1.5sty.

Lovely level lot backs to pond. 2sty entry & great room. Study with bookcases, dining rm w/wood flrs. Charming kit adjoins vaulted hearth rm. $825,000

17744 GREYSTONE TERRACE DR WILDWOOD Beautifully appointed 2-sty on gorgeous level lot. 2-sty entry, T-staircase, wood flrs 1st level, sunroom adjoins incredible kitchen, granite countertops. $699,900

1926 CHESTERFIELD RIDGE CIR CHESTERFIELD Absolutely stunning 3BR/3.5b Villa. Beautiful wood floors.

High ceilings. High end finishes.

Awesome gourmet kitchen w/granite, stainless appliances. $600,000

621 DARTMOUTH CREST DRIVE WILDWOOD Brick front 2sty home, 4BR, 4.5ba and a 3 car garage. Finished W/O LL with 5th BR, rec rm & bath. Lots of upgrades, deck and patio.Level yard backs to trees. $484,900

1073 CAMARGO DRIVE Spacious 2 story! Vaulted family room! Large sun porch! $325,000

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14525 PEMBURY DRIVE 4BR. Brick ranch, kitchen with many updates wood floors thru out finished LL. Large level fenced yard rear entry garage. $295,000

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renovated w/never wood flrs, maple ktch, baths, widows, roof, siding, prof fin LL. Large level lot. Parkway schools. Priced to sell! $259,900

3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths located in a cul-de-sac on a large lot. This home is priced at a great value! $215,900

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53 Brook Mill Lane Town & Country • $618,000 Gorgeous 4BR/4ba 2Sty on nearly 1acre. Premium amenities. Sparkling POOL. Picturesque & PRIVATE est. neighborhood. Near shops/hwy.

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16229 Wynncrest Ridge Dr. Chesterfield $549,900 ARTRIUM Great Room ranch. 3BR 2BA w/gorgeous views! Listed far below homes in the subdivision.

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1354 Riverdale Circle Chesterfield • $519,000 Gorgeous granite kitchen, inground pool, 2 fireplaces, over 4,000 sq. ft. of space. Finished lower level.

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3611 Hawks Rest Wildwood • $429,900 Got Horses, Kids or Dogs! Look no more! Great 3bd Home, Barn, 6 Acres Fenced & Level. Also a Great Price!

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1137 New Ballwin Oaks, Ballwin • $360,000 DYNAMITE 3,300+ sq ft.! 2 sty Great Rm & Living Rm w/walls of windows overlooking trees!! Arched doorways, hardwd floors & more.

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2450 Indian Tree Wildwood • $345,000 Enjoy the privacy of wooded seclusion! 2 story with Pool, Waterfall, finished Lower Level, Remodeled Kitchen 2 fireplaces.

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6756 Westway Rd South City • $329,000 4 bed, 2 bath full brick ranch with true walkout finished lower level!

Updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, hot tub/patio, park-like backyard! Beautiful! Convenient!

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476 Melanie Meadows Lane Ballwin • $300,000 SHOWS LIKE DISPLAY! Stunning 4BR/2.5BA w/HUGE sunrm overlkng park-like bckyrd w/pool! Custom kit, hrdwd/tile flrs, updates thruout!

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987 Springtree Dr. Maryland Hts • $198,000 4BR, 3BA, hot tub, NEW roof & carpet. Updated kitchen has stainless appl. Updated baths. Lots of space.

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613 Hickory Knoll Ct. Ballwin • $190,000 Freshly updated & shows great! 3 bdrm/2 bath. Finished LL & huge garage with workshop. Nice deck overlooking level, fenced yard. Culde-sac. Washer-dryer-refrig all stay.

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1645 Whispering Creek Dr. Ballwin $174,900 Beautifully updated townhome.

Open floor plan w/Brazilian cherry wood flrs, wood burning fireplace, bay window & an updated kitchen.

4885 Greenleaf Valley Dr. Chesterfield $489,000 Unique & sophisticated 2 story on private lot in Greenleaf Estates. 4 bed, 3.5 baths. This home is filled w/charm, elegance and character.

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1290 Dry Ridge Rd. Town & Country $7,900,000 Secluded one of a kind estate featuring 15,000+ sq ft on 3.3 acres. This all brick home offers a carriage house with additional bedroom & bath, inground pool, pool house with kitchen & more.

405 Madewood Lane Chesterfield $379,500 Well maintained eclectic and interesting 2 story located on a quiet cul-de-sac. 4 bed, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, 3 zones of A/C & heating & a deck overlooking trees & common ground.

15110 Amherst Green Ct. Chesterfield $650,000 Open floor plan ranch w/5 bed, 3.5 baths on a quiet interior street in the heart of Chesterfield! Convenient to shopping and highways. What a gem!!

187 New Holland Dr. Chesterfield $399,000 Outstanding ranch villa situated on a super lot nestled on a cul-de-sac and backing to the lush green grounds of Faust Park. Professionally decorated & loaded with upgrades.

16913 Lewis Spring Farms Rd. Wildwood $849,000 Stunning ultra custom 1.5 story on breathtaking 3 acres offering privacy and tranquility. Elegant 2 story entry w/curved staircase, exquisite custom molding & 3 fireplaces.

200 Ambridge Ct, #102 Chesterfield $195,000 Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath condo w/built-in cabinets, separate bath/shower, beautiful tile & stainless appliances in kitchen, screened porch & 2 garage spaces.

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16027 Park Forest Ct. Chesterfield $335,000 Updated kitchen w/custom maple cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors. Newer neutral carpeting throughout, large master bedroom suite.

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16873 Hickory Crest Dr. Ballwin $258,000 Extra special 2 story w/gleaming wood floors, gas fireplace, newly remodeled kitchen, main floor laundry, luxury master suite, finished LL & Rockwood schools!

730 Henry Ave. Ballwin $224,900 3 bed, 2.5 baths, finished walk-out LL, huge garage, private pack yard, updated kitchen, woodburning fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors.

158 Shadalane Walk, H Ballwin $95,800 Impeccable 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo with newer dishwasher, newer furnace & A/C, updated bath, and updated tilt-in windows.

1312 Oaktree Estates The Villas at Hanna Bend Chesterfield Manchester $489,000 Starting at $396,000 Sophisticated brick ranch in pre- Small enclave of 22 home sites. Brick mier gated community! Impecca- & stone exterior, most walk-out or bly maintained with custom design look-out lots! features throughout.

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14312 Quiet Meadow Ct. E Chesterfield $430,000 Exceptional 1.5 story updated end unit villa. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, dramatic 2 story entry, luxury main floor master suite and much more.

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