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Distracting the audience’s attention is one of the ways magicians pull off some of their tricks. President Barack Obama’s televised news conference on medical care shows that he is something of a magician when it comes to politics.

The big trick for the president is to convince the public that he can add tens of millions of people to his government medical care plan without raising the costs. But an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office showed that Obamacare in fact would raise the costs and increase the deficit by billions of dollars.

With both common sense and economic analysis saying that Obama cannot expand government medical care without expanding the already runaway federal deficit, it is quite a trick to get the public to believe otherwise - a big challenge requiring big distractions.

One of those distractions has been to blame current high costs on scapegoats whom the president can rein in. Talking about the high pay of the CEOs of pharmaceutical companies is one of those distractions. In an industry where developing just one new pharmaceutical drug can cost a billion dollars, whether the head of a mega-billion-dollar pharmaceutical company is paid $1 million a year, $20 million or works free of charge is not likely to raise or lower the cost of the medicine you buy by $1.

But, if making the CEO’s pay an issue can distract your attention from the impossible math that Barack Obama and his supporters use, then that is a trick worthy of Houdini.

Insurance companies are another distraction and a scapegoat because they do not insure “pre-existing conditions.” Stop and think about it: If you could wait until you got sick to take out health insurance, why would you buy that insurance while you are well? You could avoid paying all those premiums and then - after you got sick - take out health insurance and let the premiums paid by other people pay for your medical treatment.

That is not “bringing down the cost of health care.” It is sticking somebody else with paying those costs. So is taxing “the rich.” So is passing on those costs to your children and grandchildren through government deficit spending.

When Obama makes the insurance companies the villains for not insuring preexisting conditions, that gives him another distraction and enables him to be another escape artist, like Houdini.

What is the point of government-controlled medical care if it is not going to lower costs but just shuffle them around, like a shell game?

The government does not have some magic wand that can “bring down the cost of health care.” It can buy a smaller quantity or lower quality of medical care, as other countries with government-run medical care do.

It can decide not to spend as much money on the elderly as is being spent now.

That can save a lot of money - if you think having a parent die earlier is a bargain.

The idea of a “duty to die” has been making some headway in recent years around the fringes of the left. It is perfectly consistent with the fundamental notion of the left, that decisions should be transferred from ordinary citizens to government elites.

Liberals do not have to advocate it. But, once you have bureaucrats empowered to decide what treatments you can and cannot get, they may well decide that money spent keeping some 75-year-old grandmother alive for a couple of more years could be better spent politically by enabling 10 younger people to have acupuncture or visit a shrink. Even if her children or grandchildren are willing to spend their own money to keep grandma alive, when bureaucrats control the necessary technology or medication they may decide that it is not for sale.

Those pushing for government-controlled medical care say that you can keep your doctor. But bureaucrats in Washington will decide whether what your doctor prescribes will be allowed.

Talking about your doctor is another distraction from the crucial question of who will actually have the power to decide, which can be the power of life and death. © 2009 Creators.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Health care reform?

To The Editor: The editorial by Thomas Sowell and your newsmagazine’s editorial in the July 29 issue are both right on target.

Thanks for being an alternative to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

To answer your question “are you in favor of health care reform?”

No. Don Roberson Ballwin To The Editor: “Are you in favor of health care reform?”

Yes, but not to the extent (and breakneck pace) at which it is currently being pursued in Congress.

Linda Olsen Ballwin To The Editor: Regarding the health care reform question, yes, but not the way they are going at it right now.

As important as this issue is for everyone, Congress needs ample time to read, digest and discuss the 1,100-page proposal and others that may crop up.

President Barack Obama is only interested in his batting average and not the final score in our game of life.

John Mayne St. Louis County To The Editor: No, no, no on health care reform. We need to make it more efficient before we do anything else.

St. Louis County

I also am truly disappointed in AARP. How can they support a program that will cut Medicare by more than $313 billion?

Just whose interest are they looking out for; definitely not mine.

Sandra McAdams St. Louis County To The Editor: Absolutely, yes I am (in favor of health care reform).

I notice many letters decrying the horrors of the socialized Canadian health care system. Where are people getting this inaccurate information?

Almost all doctors in Canada are in private practice, just like in America; most hospitals are non-profit community health care providers, just like most of the hospitals in St. Louis.

If Canada has socialized medicine and health care providers there operate much like providers here, by extrapolation we also have socialized medicine?

Most of my family lives in Canada, receive excellent medical care, see their physician in a timely manner whenever they need to and never see a bill or have claims rejected – ever. And not one of them would give up the security they have for an American-style insurance system.

Why isn’t that side of the story published more often?

Of course, perhaps my family has good health care because they live near a large metropolitan area. Access to health care in Nowheresville, Ontario, probably is similar to the access patients have in Nowheresville, Mo. Canada has the second most expensive health care system in the world but still spends only about half that charged to Americans. And for that meager fare, they experience higher longevity and better outcomes in, for example, infant mortality.

Live longer, lower cost, no worries if you get laid off or decide on early retirement; that makes businesses more competitive in the global economy – what’s not to like about health care in Canada?

Do you want to hear some health care horror stories? Ask me. I was an insurance agent for many years. For that matter, ask the opinion of any insurance agent who doesn’t make a living selling health insurance.

Klaus Illian, CLU Manchester

To The Editor: No, no and another no.

I am so surprised that the people cannot remember when Hurricane Katrina hit and everyone asked, “Where was FEMA?”; and the Wall Street bail out fiasco, “Where was the SEC?”; and more recently, the plane that had holes in the fuselage, “Where was the FAA?” They are the same place the governmentrun health care people will be - no where to be found when you can no longer get the health care you need.

I worked for the government more than 20 years and I know how inefficient they are. It will be absolutely disaster if this gets passed.

Thomas Sowell is the only person who always hits any issue right on the head and he has definitely done that in regards to To The Editor: health care. It is just too, too bad that not I am in favor of limited health care enough people or the right people are lis- reform - remove pre-existing condition tening or reading. limitations and strong tort reform.

However, keep the federal government Cut the pork out of it – no government health plan (it To The Editor: will lead to single-payer socialized mediEveryone knows the condition our councine). Americans do not want that. try is currently in, and I am not going to William P. Carroll Jr. lay any blame even if the Democrats were Chesterfield in charge of the U.S. House and Senate for the last two years of the former administration.

Freedoms Now that we have a new era and new To The Editor: administration with a new president who I am writing to reply to the letter from appears to be dead set on operating all Jillian Kirwan. major business through the government I enjoy reading this newsmagazine and and at taxpayers’ expense (i.e., banking, witness all of the shock that writers post lending, all financial, auto and now health each week, but what I do not see is the operations), perhaps he should take a shock of what our school systems teach lesson in Business 101. our youth.

Herein lies a proposal that would and Even in the prestigious West County could save the taxpayers of our country schools, our educators are busy teaching more than $8 billion immediately. every political talking point but not longer When a company falls on difficult teach what individual freedom is anymore. times, one of the first things that seems to As much as I applaud Kirwan’s involve- happen is it reduces its staff and workers. ment in local issues, what I do not applaud The remaining workers must find ways to is her confusion and others’ confusion continue to do a good job or worry that when it comes to this issue. I believe she their jobs, too, will be eliminated. (I am may understand what individual freedom making reference to the U.S. government is by the way she ended her letter, but I as the “company.”) Wall Street and the think she is very confused as to the free- media normally congratulate the CEO for dom that she has. In this country, we all making this type of “tough decision” and have the freedom to patronize a business if their board of directors gives them a big we so choose. bonus. (I am making reference to President As a non-smoker myself, I do not like Obama as CEO). to eat at a restaurant that allows smoking Our government should not be immune but if a restaurant allows smoking, I do not from similar risk provided they want to run have to go there if I so choose. But I will companies and the president wants to be defend the right of that business owner to CEO. allow what they wish in their establishTherefore, a simple solution: Reduce the ment. If a business allows something that I House of Representatives from the current do not like or expresses opinions that I do 435 members to 218 members. Reduce not like, I have the freedom to give them Senate members from 100 to 50 (one per my business if I would like. state). Then reduce their staff by 25 percent.

This is what I believe the business owner Accomplish this over the next eight years was trying to convey at the July 7 meeting (two steps/two elections) and, of course, in Wildwood. As a business owner myself, this would require some redistricting. let me tell you that I do not want you or any Some yearly monetary gains for the other government official telling me what I taxpayer would include $44,108,400 for can and cannot do in my establishment. elimination of base pay for Congress (267 If you wish to ban smoking in public members x $165,200 pay per member per places, then I applaud your effort. Wild- year). wood City Hall, Wildwood parks, schools Elimination of staff would yield an and any other Wildwood government additional $97,175,000 (estimated $1.3 buildings, these all are public places; ban million in staff per each member of the smoking there. But, my restaurant and House and $3 million in staff per each every other restaurant is a private business. member of the Senate every year). Another This is the key word in this argument: pri- $240,294 for the reduction in remaining vate. We are not public entities. staff by 25 percent. And then another $7.5 We have the right to do what we want to billion reduction in pork barrel earmarks do in our own business. You do not have each year (currently estimates for 20 total the right to dictate what I can and cannot government pork earmarks at $15 billion do in my business or any other business. taxpayers’ dollars per year).

In ending, let me quote Mel Gibson’s It is time that people are heard and have final line from “Braveheart” – freedom. a say in the government/business.

Christian Gander Charles Martin Chesterfield Manchester

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Happy holiday Banks got one. Car companies got one.

Even a few insurance companies got one.

Now, it finally is time for the citizens to get their share of government benevolence - a sort of bailout package, if you will - by way of this year’s sales tax holiday.

From Aug. 7 through Aug. 9, Missouri shoppers will enjoy the benefits of taxfree shopping for school supplies and related items. Some cities have opted out of the program, but the state of Missouri, St. Louis, and St. Charles County all are participating.

This is a great holiday and we encourage all our readers to take advantage of it.

Here is why we encourage such active participation: In reality, the actual discount is not all that great.

At a maximum, the savings will be about 7 1/2 percent on a relatively narrow list of items. But hey, every percent m a k e s a difference, right? And with the level of discounting that most retailers already are offering, some might even consider the tax break just a nice little bonus.

That, however, is why everybody needs to shop like crazy during the sales tax holiday. It is not about how much you are saving, it is all about who is offering the savings.

This is a tax break, and we need to offer an irrefutable reminder to our elected officials that the greatest economic stimulus plan available still is - and always has been - tax breaks. Shopping on this sales tax weekend is not only a matter of savings; it is a matter of principle.

Currently in this country, there is an awful lot going on that eventually we - or our children - are going to have to pay

for. Be it the Recovery and Reinvestment Act, corporate bailouts, health insurance reform or the war on terrorism - none of this is free, and eventually the piper will be around to collect his pay.

In order to pay that bill, some geniuses are going to come along and recommend or insist on - a tax increase. What happens when taxes go up? Spending goes down, every time. When spending goes down, everybody gets hurt - businesses, governments and citizens.

So this sales tax holiday can serve as a nice little tutorial for government.

When they stop taxing, we start spending. Certainly these purchases still will generate some tax.

The person who walks in to buy a tax-free 50-pack of Pink Pearl erasers might also buy a new set of bath towels. The person who buys a new laptop might also pick up a new Blu-Ray player or an iPod. Tax is still generated, but the lessened tax burden helped convince these people to shop in the first.

When taxes go down, everybody is helped - businesses, governments and citizens.

So on Aug. 7, 8 and 9, it is your duty as a taxpayer to get out of the house, head to your (preferably locally-owned) retailer, and spend like mad. Spend like your children’s future depends on it. After all, it just might.

(For a complete list of cities participating in the sales tax holiday as well a full explanation of eligible purchases, visit newsmagazinenetwork.com or see the story on page 15 of this issue.)

The incidence of stolen items from cars and trucks has increased recently in West County as a result of vehicles being left unlocked. Items such as cell phones, MP3 players and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices seem to be thieves’ favorite targets. See the complete story on page 21.

Quotable: “It is possible these things are such everyday use items that people are becoming less concerned about them as their prices come down and their use has gone up, thus making it less of a thought to put them out of view or take them in.”

- Chesterfield Police Lt. Steve Lewis, on the rise of thefts of popular electronic devices from unlocked vehicles in the area.

“Obama is spending out of control. The only thing rising faster than this federal spending and the federal deficit is Chris Matthews’ man-crush on Barack Obama.”

- Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a Republican.

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BALLWIN Enhanced police communications

The Ballwin Police Department is enhancing communication through Nixle’s Municipal Wire. Nixle is the first standardized, secure and certified communication platform for local police departments, municipalities and their agencies to communicate important neighborhood-level information to the residents of their communities.

Nixle is available at no cost to residents or police departments and adds the security that is critical to ensure its users receive information.

Nixle is built exclusively for municipal governments and their agencies, local police departments and law enforcement agencies, fire departments and local emergency service agencies, and county, state and federal agencies with a need to communicate neighborhood-level information.

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Nixle will be used for alerts (crime, missing persons), advisories (problems in the area), urgent messages (road closures) and community events (programs). It also will be used in emergency management or disaster situations. “I believe that Nixle will be a valuable tool in disseminating information to our residents in a manageable and reliable way,� Ballwin Police Chief Steve Schicker said. “Our first concern in information sharing was the security of the system provided and through our research we found Nixle to be tops in that area.�

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Participants will receive instruction on patrol techniques, crime scene processing, police communications, traffic enforcement and accident investigation. The academy is designed to give interested citizens a better idea of how their police department operates and how the police work within the criminal justice system.

To participate a person must be 18 years or older and a Ballwin resident. Those interested can contact Ballwin Police Officer Dan Hawk or Officer Rob Rogers at 227-9636 to receive an academy application.

an agreement with the city’s waste hauler, Allied Waste, to begin offering a 10 percent discount for services to residents who are age 65 and older effective Aug. 1.

Residents must mail in proof of their age along with their address to Allied Waste, 12976 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044. A copy of a driver’s license or birth certificate will satisfy this requirement.

Allied Waste will take care of ensuring that the resident who made the request receives the proper discount.

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promote safe driving habits. Until Aug. 8, Ellisville police will closely monitor all intersections within the city of Ellisville that are controlled by electric signals.

Violations will be strictly enforced through the issuance of summons.

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety reported that in 2006, approximately 900 people were killed and an estimated 144,000 were injured in crashes that involved red light running.

In 2009, the city of Ellisville implemented photo enforcement red light cameras. The police department would like to remind drivers commuting through Ellisville to be aware of the presence of photo enforcement cameras located at Clarkson and Manchester Roads; Clayton and Clarkson Roads; and Marsh Ave. and Clarkson Road as well as the officers monitoring all intersections.

Additionally, message boards will be displaying a reminder to drivers to “stop on red.”

southeastern corner of Rockwoods Reservation. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lasalle Springs Middle School (3300 Hwy. 109 in Wildwood).

Attendees can see plans for the project, which includes closing Hwy. 109 at the bridge to accelerate construction and reduce traffic congestion during the work.

Participants will be able to submit comments about the project during the public meeting.

Because there are no formal presentations during the public meeting, participants may attend at any time during the open house.

This project may be done in conjunction with a Wildwood project to build a bikepedestrian underpass on Hwy. 109 slightly north of Woods Road. The project is scheduled to begin in summer 2010 and should be complete before fall 2010.

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known non-profit organization has plans to move its St. Louis headquarters from Chesterfield to Ellisville.

Janet Schmidt, president of the Assistance League of St. Louis, spoke at the July 15 Ellisville City Council meeting.

Her organization is seeking a conditional use permit to operate its base at 30 Henry Ave. Schmidt said that she is trying to work out some issues with Ellisville city leaders, including installing landscaping on the site and ensuring that parking space is not lost due to existing landscaping on the property.

Bob Lemon, who lives next door at 54 Henry Ave., said he is concerned about the new tenant properly maintaining the property.

There was some concern about potential fund-raising drives as well. Schmidt reassured officials that they do in fact hold these types of events; they are held at other sites. She said the Henry location would be for administrative purposes only.

A vote on the matter is expected at the next City Council meeting, scheduled for Aug. 19.

WILDWOOD MoDOT holds public meeting on Hwy. 109 bridge work The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will hold an informational open house-style public meeting on Aug. 12 to discuss a project to replace a bridge on Hwy. 109 (south of Woods Road) on the

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon recently signed into law House Bill 863, which expands protections for children testifying in Missouri courtrooms by establishing a uniform set of guidelines.

Missouri Rep. Bob Dixon (R-Springfield) sponsored the Child Witness Protection Act and Missouri Sen. Jane Cunningham (R-Dist. 7) handled it in the Senate. The intent is to facilitate fair and accurate testimony, minimize the trauma of testifying in court and make sure children testifying in court are not harassed or intimidated.

The proposed guidelines of the Child Witness Protection Act include: • Requiring the court to administer the oath to children in an age-appropriate manner.

• Allowing a child to testify during a time of day when the child is best able to understand the questions and to limit the duration of testimony.

• Permitting a child witness to have a comfort item, such as a toy, blanket or similar item.

• Allowing the presence of a support person who must abide by rules the court has established.

• Making accommodations in the courtroom for a child witness, such as adjusting the courtroom layout, conducting the proceedings outside of a courtroom or relaxing the formalities otf the proceedings.

“I was pleased to play a role in forwarding this vital piece of legislation that provides more protections for children who face the often-frightening task of testifying in a courtroom full of strangers,” Cunningham said.

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‘Cash for Clunkers’ program proves immensely successful

By CASEY GODWIN Area car dealerships are swamped at the moment thanks to a new federal program that went into effect July 1.

The Cars Allowance Rebate System (CARS), or what many dealerships are calling the “Cash for Clunkers” program, is designed to promote fuel economy by giving some vehicle trade-ins a higher dollar value.

Last month, Congress appropriated $1 billion towards the program, which is set to end on Nov. 1 (or when funding runs out).

“The response has been enormous,” said Eric Bolton, spokesperson for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Just this past weekend alone (July 25-26) we had more than 4,000 vouchers being processed for a total of more than $17 million.”

Qualified trade-ins can get up to a $4,500 rebate towards the purchase or lease of a new vehicle that has better fuel efficiency than the current vehicle.

The rebate is applied during the purchase or lease of the vehicle, meaning no voucher is needed.

Final rules for the CARS program were released on July 24. Trade-in vehicles generally must get 18 or less miles per gallon, be in drivable condition and must have been insured continuously for the full year prior to trade. The vehicle also must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date and the new vehicle purchased must be valued under $45,000.

The amount of fuel efficiency improvement between the trade-in and the new vehicle determines the amount of the rebate. For example, an improvement of 4 mpg from a passenger car trade-in would get a $3,500 rebate while applying that same vehicle towards the purchase of a car with a 10 mpg improvement would receive a $4,500 rebate.

The program is very specific about how car dealerships can determine the miles per gallon on a car and the way fuel economy is figured. These numbers, which the Environmental Protection Agency has determined, are the most recent figures that reflect realistic driving patterns and how they actually impact fuel economy in a vehicle.

The $1 billion is anticipated to take care of just a little more than 250,000 vehicles. Car dealership participation in the program is optional, although NHTSA reports that more than 16,000 dealerships nationwide have registered.

Locally, dealerships are seeing the results of this program. West Newsmagazine attempted numerous inquiries to local dealers for comment, however, all responded that they were too busy to answer questions due to the overwhelming response to the program.

Buyers are taking advantage of this program to not only get a deal on a new vehicle purchase, but to unload inefficient vehicles.

Local resident Mark Deter is one of many consumers who rushed into local dealerships to take advantage of the CARS program.

“I’ve been trying to sell my old van for about a year now and unless I practically give it away, I don’t think it would ever sell,” Deter said.

Deter said his 1991 Ford Econoline barely manages 11 mpg. He plans to use it towards a new hybrid car.

“It won’t have the space my van has, but I can’t afford to drive that van anywhere, anyway,” Deter said.

The qualification specifics for the CARS program can be found at cars.gov. To determine the miles per gallon of a trade-in vehicle versus a new vehicle, visit fueleconomy.gov.

By CASEY GODWIN AmerenUE is asking for yet another rate increase.

Mere months after winning approval for an 8.1 percent - or $163 million - electric rate increase, AmerenUE is seeking another rate hike. This time, the electric company, which services more than 1.2 million customers, has asked the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) for another 18 percent hike for a total of $402 million.

The request, filed on July 24, seeks to generate funding to cover costs of reliability projects, such as the Power On program, and to compensate for rising fuel prices.

“The increase is to recover costs that we’ve already incurred to provide power to customers,” AmerenUE spokesperson Tim Fox said. “Since 2006 we’ve done a lot of undergrounding of power lines, tree trimming and a lot more inspections of poles and other devices.”

If the entire rate request is approved, the average residential customer’s bill could see an increase of about $15 a month. However, rate increase requests are not always awarded in full. In January, only about two-thirds of the increase request was granted.

Fox said that the amount of a rate increase is determined by costs already incurred, not by predicting what future costs might be.

AmerenUE also has filed for an interim rate increase of 1.7 percent, or $37 million, that it hopes to have in place by Oct. 1 for investments already serving customers. That increase would reduce the length of time between when AmerenUE spends money and when those funds are recovered. The interim increase would be subject to refund after the PSC reviews the larger increase.

In a statement that AmerenUE officials released, the company’s president and CEO, Warner Baxter, said AmerenUE realizes customers expect the utility to cut costs during this “challenging economic period.”

“We have already reduced certain planned expenditures in 2009,” Baxter said. “However, we will not tighten our belts at the expense of providing safe, reliable service to our customers.”

Although AmerenUE reports disconnects are down by 20 percent this year, that number may represent the fact that more customers are utilizing programs that help those who have difficulties paying bills, Fox said.

“We know these rate increases create hardships for some of our customers, especially during this difficult economic period,” Baxter said in a statement.

Fox strongly suggested that customers who are facing economic hardships use budget billing to avoid surprise bills. AmerenUE also offers assistance through the Dollar More program and the new Clean Plate program, a $3 million program that gives customers who are behind on payments a chance at a fresh start.

AmerenUE also has introduced new energy efficiency programs and has new tools for reducing electric bills that can be found at uefficiency.com.

Rate cases before the PSC typically take 11 months and public input is strongly encouraged. The PSC has scheduled evidentiary hearings for March 15-19 and March 22-26, 2010, in Jefferson City. The hearings will be held in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street. Local public hearings also are being planned.

Applications to intervene and participate in the case must be filed by Aug. 17 with the secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

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By CASEY GODWIN A proposal to put a county-wide smoking ban on the Nov. 3 ballot has been held over another week. The St. Louis County Council voted on July 28 to hold the proposal after multiple residents and County Council members complained they had not seen what the smoking ban would entail.

County Councilwoman Barbara Fraser originally pushed to have the bill added to the July 21 agenda, but due to absent County Council members, voting on the bill was moved to July 27. However, details of the proposal were still in the works right up until the start of that meeting.

During the public forum, 24 people spoke feverishly on both sides of the argument but the mutual concern in the room was the lack of public knowledge about the proposed smoking ban. Many residents said they felt as if they were being left in the dark about an issue that could have serious implications on businesses.

County Council members agreed that details were still too sketchy to perfect the bill. The St. Louis County Council has until the Aug. 18 meeting to approve the bill in order to place it on the November ballot.

Fraser revealed two smoking ban proposals for the County Council to consider.

One is an all-encompassing pure bill that would allow for no exemptions. The other would exempt casinos and bars that derive 75 percent of their sales from alcohol. Both the exemptions in the latter proposal would be removed if officials for St. Louis city or the state of Missouri ever pass smoking bans that do not make exemptions for casinos or bars.

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Restaurant and bar owners told the County Council that a county-wide smoking ban could significantly hurt businesses.

Jeff Gershman, of the Independent Restaurant and Tavern Owners Association of Greater St. Louis, said his organization, which is comprised of more than 200 local businesses, represents the people who would be hurt the most with a smoking ban.

“These are mom-and-pop operations that will be most impacted by this bill and least able to survive,” Gershman said. “Exempting casinos will give them a huge competitive advantage over local bars and taverns.

Why give these large casinos that advantage over local business?”

Business owners repeatedly told the County Council that a smoking ban is an intrusion of their rights and that the choice should be left up to the private citizen, not the government.

Some residents and scientists in attendance disagreed.

“I believe people have the right to waste their money, destroy their health and get cancer if that’s what their hearts desire,” St. Louis County resident Michele McDonald said. “But they don’t have a right to poison my air. Your right to swing your arm ends where my nose begins and your right to blow carcinogenic toxins into the air also ends where my nose begins.”

The County Council was expected to take up the issue again at the Aug. 4 meeting, after West Newsmagazine press time. Visit newsmagazinenetwork.com for updates to this story.

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Missouri sales tax holiday is Aug. 7-9

By CASEY GODWIN From pencils to book bags to graphing calculators, the list of school supplies seems to grow every year, as do the costs for these essentials. Fortunately, the annual Missouri sales tax holiday is just around the corner.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 7 and lasting until midnight on Sun., Aug. 9, shoppers can purchase select items without paying state, county and, in some places, city sales taxes.

While Ballwin, Des Peres, Ellisville, Manchester and Town & Country have opted to not participate in the city portion of the sales tax holiday, St. Louis County and cities that participate in the county’s sales tax pool will be dropping sales taxes for the weekend.

Libbey Malberg, assistant city administrator for Chesterfield, said that while Chesterfield is not required to participate if the county chooses to, it makes sense for the city to go tax-free during the holiday.

“We are a huge retail center and I think (the holiday) drives a lot of shoppers to buy,” Malberg said. “I think a lot of people shop for convenience and the (Chesterfield) Valley is a convenient place to go to multiple places in one fell swoop.”

Chesterfield’s sales tax rate currently is set at 7.075 percent. Other cities participating in the tax-free holiday weekend include Wildwood and Creve Coeur, which both have sales tax rates set at 6.575 percent.

St. Louis County’s sales tax rate is 6.075 percent and the state sales tax is 4.225 percent.

With a downturned economy, officials in some cities are unsure what response the tax-free holiday weekend will have, but some cities that are participating hope

residents from cities that are not participating in the holiday will venture into their municipality for the extra savings.

Of course, sales are limited to what qualifies for the tax exemption, which also will determine where shoppers head.

“We have a limited number of retailers that will be able to benefit due to the list of items that qualify,” said Daniel Dubruiel, Wildwood’s city administrator.

For shoppers who do buy qualified items in those St. Louis County municipalities that are participating in the holiday, it truly will be a tax-free weekend. And regardless of where items are bought, the state sales tax is exempt everywhere during the holiday weekend.

Items that qualify for a tax exemption include the following: • Any article of clothing valued at $100 or less.

• School supplies purchases not exceeding $50.

• Computer software with a taxable value of $350 or less.

• Personal computers under $3,500.

• Computer peripheral devices not exceeding $3,500.

Qualifying clothing items do not include watches, jewelry, handbags, scarves, ties or headbands. School supplies are items that students normally use in a standard classroom for educational purposes, such as textbooks, paper, writing instruments and backpacks. Personal computers include laptops or desktops that include a keyboard and any devices designed to be used in conjunction with the computer, such as a monitor or printer.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON A 22-year-old male from Ballwin died at the scene of a single-car accident at 3:55 a.m. on July 30 at the intersection of Hwy. 141 and Clayworth Drive.

Police identified the accident victim as Michael A. Maixner.

St. Louis County Police Officers said the 1995 Honda Civic car is registered to a residence at the 9100 block of Glen Garden Drive in Jennings, Mo. Maixner resided with his mother in Ballwin.

St. Louis County Police Officer Rick Eckhard said the driver was heading south on Hwy. 141 when his vehicle ran off the road and struck the concrete base of the traffic light poles at the intersection. The

driver was not ejected, but died due to the impact, Eckhard said.

Traffic lights at the intersection have been repaired.

Eckhard said there no witnesses to the incident, which currently is being investigated as an accident.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON Cost, design and process were three concerns that overshadowed previous attempts for a new Wildwood City Hall. Wildwood City Councilmember Bart Cohn (ward 1) said those three major factors now have been addressed.

Four architects who are Wildwood residents have joined the process.

The Wildwood City Council in May 2008 established a new steering committee to study how to best address the city’s municipal facility needs. Their charge included deciding whether to lease or own a building; construct a new or acquire an existing building; decide the project scope and size of any proposed facility; analyze locations and architectural design; establish a budget, including projected financing alternatives, operation and maintenance costs; and develop a final project approval process.

The committee members are eight citizens representing each Wildwood ward, Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther and two City Councilmembers, Cohn and David Sewell (ward 6), who act as liaisons. However, there currently is no citizen representation in wards 5 and 6.

Members first reviewed all efforts from the 2006-07 City Hall initiative, which led to a proposition vote in 2007. Citizen petitioners came in with a 2 to 1 margin against that plan, which reflected a 27,500-squarefoot facility at the projected cost of approximately $8 million. Cohn said it was clear there was a disconnect that needed to be addressed. “All minutes from public participation sessions, as well as e-mails, letters, and statements were reviewed by current steering committee members,� Cohn said. “We worked diligently to identify and understand the cultural preferences of Wildwoodians.�

In February, Wildwood officials relocated City Hall from 16962 Manchester to a Koman Properties building within Wildwood Town Center, at 183 Plaza Drive.

City functions have been housed within a 13,000-square-foot area on an entire a second floor and part of the t first floor of this fully-leased building. The station for the St. Louis County Police-Wildwood precinct was relocated to a separate building at 17014 New College Ave. Steering committee members this year have looked at various options, including staying in the two current locations.

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rently rented building to continuing to lease to various ownership options elsewhere.

Assumptions projected a site that combine a City Hall and police precinct in an area of approximately 20,000 square feet.

On average, the estimated cost of any new City Hall scenario hovered near $6 million, with more specific details to be adjusted in the future.

The matter of purchasing the Koman property is under advisement, details of which have been handled confidentially in closed sessions, Dubruiel said.

Dubruiel said that there is a considerable cost savings of $900,000 to $2.5 million over a 10-year period if they own a site rather than lease. He said three ownerrelated options in particular appeared to be the best selections based on his analysis.

Cohn said he believes 80 to 90 percent of Wildwood residents believe owning a building makes the best financial sense.

Dubruiel also said that external financial advisors had been consulted regarding the city’s financial status, including the option of providing cash upfront.

The consortium of four local architects – Dennis Tacchi, Bill Bowersox, Ralph Bicknese, and John Guenther – detailed the scope of services to be provided as programming, site evaluation, public engagement, schematic design, LEED analysis, construction cost analysis, presentation materials and public information sessions.

Dubruiel asked Wildwood City Council members at the July 27 meeting to allow the architects to progress with the next planning phase. The City Council voted to S and Wildwood City approve that Dubruiel Attorney Rob Golterman draft an agreement enabling the architects to develop a plan not to exceed $120,000 for their services.

An ambitious time schedule was suggested so that several architectural designs, public input and more details can be secured before a possible public vote on the project in April 2010, per the city’s charter amendment.

The next meeting is 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Wildwood City Hall.

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By TED DIXON JR. It was popular with French explorers, fishermen and fur trappers several hundred years ago, and since it was incorporated in 1949, now the city of Creve Coeur has evolved into one of the most affluent and prosperous communities in the St. Louis area.

The United States acquired the area through the Louisiana Purchase in the early 1800s. Also, the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition came threw these parts. During the Civil War, area soldiers fought on both sides of the conflict, yet most folks were southern sympathizers.

Since its incorporation, it has grown from a stopping point along Olive Blvd. between University City and Creve Coeur Lake to what is known as a bustling area of office parks, restaurants, parks, banks and shopping.

The city has begun a celebration of its 60th anniversary. It recently started an idea for residents to submit their most memorable moments while living in the city. The city is accepting the entries until Sept. 15.

The resident with the most memorable submission will have it posted in the city’s newsletter.

“It’s just an idea to get residents more involved in the local newsletter,” Creve Coeur Public Information Officer Melissa Weiss said.

Weiss said the submissions should be no more than 450 words. She said she has

heard from several residents who have lived many years in Creve Coeur, and they have told her stories of how they remember Olive Blvd. being a plank road. One longtime resident who remembers that is current Creve Coeur Mayor Harold Dielmann.

Dielmann said he recalled the heavily-traveled corridor when it was know as Olive Street Road.

“It changed from a two-lane road to five lanes when I first got into office in 1966,” Dielmann said. “You had to drive down on white rock, not like today. It took longer in those days to build roads.”

Dielmann said neighboring cities Ladue and Frontenac were already incorporated in the lat 1940s, and they wanted to access the land that occupied Creve Coeur. He said Creve Coeur’s founding fathers wanted nothing to do with that, thus the city was incorporated.

A couple of important additions to the city are Fountain Park, which sits near the Weber Chevrolet dealership on Olive Blvd., and the Creve Coeur Executive Office Park, also on Olive Blvd., which Dielmann said was built in 1970.

“It was the first thing of its kind in the Midwest; the other one was in Atlanta,” Dielmann said. “It was all just warehouses and it started the (office park) revolution.”

Residents can submit their memories to mweiss@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us or City of Creve Coeur, 300 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

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By STEVE GLOVER In an effort to stay in compliance with the Missouri and St. Louis County liquor laws, the Chesterfield City Council passed legislation that allows the sale of intoxicating liquors beginning at 9 a.m. on Sundays.

Chesterfield’s liquor laws previously stated that the sale of intoxicating liquor was not to begin until 11 a.m. on Sundays.

“The state and county liquor laws were changed a couple of years ago to enable the sale of liquor on Sunday,” Chesterfield City Administrator Michael Herring said.

“Whether it’s at a package store or at a bar, sales of liquor were changed to begin on Sunday at 9 a.m.”

The change in the city’s liquor laws now levels the playing field for restaurants, bars and stores within the city of Chesterfield so that they can compete with other municipalities in the West County area.

“Our ordinances were the way the law

used to be, and they still said that liquor sales were not to begin before 11 a.m.,” Herring said. “We had several businesses locally that brought it to our attention that they were losing business and their customers where going elsewhere. So in an effort to create a level playing field for our businesses and to make sure that all businesses who operate in multiple jurisdictions were all on the same page with regards to compliance, the state, county and the city will have the same exact law.”

Chesterfield City Councilmember Mike Casey (ward 3) said he hopes that the change in the city’s liquor laws will prevent residents from going to stores in other municipalities on Sunday morning.

“We now won’t have stores where they tell customers that they have a store in Manchester that can sell liquor at 9 a.m., but the Chesterfield store can’t sell liquor until 11 a.m.,” Casey said.

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Two decades ago, former Chesterfield Mayor Fred Steinbach and City Council members, along with the Chesterfield Police Department, established the Chesterfield Drug Abuse Task Force. Their goal was to reduce the risk of drug abuse and chemical dependency dangers among the region’s adults and young people.

Organizers focused on public education and awareness, while religious leaders and educators joined with parents and youth to hone the program.

“While the precepts of the original task force mission still hold, our committee has refined its approaches,” said Chesterfield resident Valerie Taylor, volunteer and committee chairwoman. “We’re always looking for new resources to deliver information in more attractive, fun and relevant ways.

More recently we’ve emphasized activities that empower good decision-making by our youth.”

Taylor said the explosion of technologies over the past few years presented new avenues for risky or addictive behavior, such as Internet-based gambling, online predators, identify theft and cell phone abuse. She said that because the scope was broadened to address newer issues, two years ago, the program name was updated to Chesterfield Alliance for Positive Youth (CAPY).

CAPY’s mission now is to promote drug- and alcohol-free lifestyles through alternative activities, events and information and by fostering the ability to make positive choices, said Chesterfield Police

Sgt. Cheryl Funkhouser.

The CAPY group meets monthly through the summer to plan activities held during the school year. Since 1999 they have hosted an annual end-of-summer pool party for middle schoolers at the Chesterfield Aquatic Center, which typically coincides with the first week of school. The event demonstrates that youth can have fun in drug-free activities such as swimming. Attendees learn new tips from TVbased educational messages when securing snacks.

Prior CAPY efforts led to three other community service events, including: • Drug Awareness Day (1992-2006) was an annual March event hosted in conjunction with Chesterfield Mall. Attendees viewed public service videos and interacted with fun, onstage performances and booths, such as “intoxication goggles,” where they were challenged to walk a straight line with blurred vision. Taylor said this activity has been on hold since the mall facility became unavailable after 2006.

• Another huge CAPY success was adopting a Victim Impact Panel (1998-present).

The committee invited VIP Programs, a trained group of mothers from the Kansas City area whose children were the victims of drunk or impaired drivers, to St. Louis.

The bi-monthly program now sensitizes drivers of all ages to the consequences of impaired driving through referrals from the Chesterfield Municipal Court. This group also is affiliated with the Town & Country and Clayton courts and operates autonomously. Anyone can attend these meetings for a small fee.

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Grab-and-nab thefts from unlocked vehicles on the rise

By JULIE BROWN PATTON The incidence of stolen items from cars and trucks has increased recently in West County as a result of vehicles being left unlocked. Worse yet, unlocked vehicles yield access to garage door openers, which makes private homes easier targets for burglaries.

“We have seen a slight increase in the numbers of thefts from vehicles,” said Chesterfield Police Department Lt. Steve Lewis.

He said more people are leaving items such as cell phones, MP3 players and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices in plain view, which are being taken.

“It is possible these things are such everyday use items that people are becoming less concerned about them as their prices come down and their use has gone up, thus making it less of a thought to put them out of view or take them in,” Lewis said.

Police said that thefts are occurring in vehicles both in residential and commercial areas.

Chesterfield’s crime prevention officer, Kim Huffman, said the city had at least 26 reported thefts from vehicles during July.

She said women should take care to not leave their purses unattended in vehicles, particularly when on public parking lots for parks, pools, and retail stores.

“Obviously, the main thing for citizens to remember is to lock their doors and remove valuables from their vehicles,” Lewis said.

Ballwin Police Department Capt. George Boswell said that thefts from unlocked vehicles are “easy crimes of opportunity.”

He said police officers in West County encourage drivers to take the added precaution of keeping valuables out of sight, even for vehicles parked at homes.

Boswell said these type of thefts typi-

cally increase each summer, and that cash and cigarettes also are current “big ticket items,” given that cigarettes cost nearly $5 a pack.

He said Ballwin had 16 reported thefts from vehicles in July, all from unlocked cars or trucks.

The number of overall, thefts from vehicles in Town & Country compared to last summer have decreased, said Capt. Gary Hoelzer, but thefts this year are “coming in bunches in specific areas.” He said that 95 percent of thefts in the area stem from unlocked vehicles, and that laptops now often top the list of items stolen.

Hoelzer said three juveniles who recently were arrested for thefts in West County indicated they had hit 30 neighborhoods all in the same night.

When Hoelzer meets with neighborhood watch groups, he said he reminds them that criminals often take advantage of what are otherwise safe neighborhoods.

“We discuss that these are not just minor crimes or inconveniences, because too often criminals use garage door openers from unlocked cars to gain entry to homes to take larger items, even multiple cars from the same family,” Hoelzer said.

“These types of thefts happen even in gated communities.”

Hoelzer said people have entered area homes at 4:30 a.m. to steal flat-screen televisions or to take purses off kitchen counters.

“People who are ‘car hopping’ will just keep trying the doors of every car until they find one unlocked,” Hoelzer said. “They go from driveway to driveway. Families who don’t lock their doors, whether it’s the car or the house door from the garage, are unwittingly providing easy access to their homes.”

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One focal point targeted for expansion is CAPY’s Adult Forum. The last adult forum for middle school parents was held at Parkway Central Middle School in 2007 and attracted a significant number of concerned parents and interested parties. Taylor said they are lining up speakers for an Adult Forum to be held at Chesterfield City Hall in late October.

Robin Reynolds, who will be a senior this fall, said one of CAPY’s biggest benefits is meeting other students she otherwise would never have the chance to get to know.

“CAPY has allowed me to broaden my horizons and become friends with people of different backgrounds,” Reynolds said.

“Because CAPY functions allow us to open up and put ourselves out there, I would encourage everyone who has ideas about our community to come share those concepts so we can do them together.”

CAPY meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Chesterfield City Hall.

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These aspiring student scientists conducted a wide range of research, studying everything from the mating activities of female water snakes to new methods for early cancer detection.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON The Wildwood City Council on July 27 approved a request to amend Wildwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sign regulations of its zoning ordinance, which limits the number of wall signs one business can erect.

Signage under current discussion reflected attached wall types for businesses versus advertising types. In recent years, officials approved amendments that allow for new varieties of signs, including sandwich boards, kiosks and projection styles.

Regulations still limited the number of signs that one business could have, depending on the type and character. In general, business owners could have one sign per elevation, not to exceed a total of three, or two signs if on roadway frontages.

Joe Vujnich, Wildwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of planning and parks, requested that the City Council consider amending the sign regulations to better accommodate end-cap units of 2-story buildings. He said this issue arose when the owner of Table Three Restaurant in Wildwood Town Center wanted to install the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first major projection sign, which would mean a third sign would have to be dropped from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sign package.â&#x20AC;? In this particular case, he said eliminating a third potential sign would

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The new regulation states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lighting of advertising signs shall be prohibited unless expressly approved by terms of a planned zoning ordinance pursuant to Section 415.510 or Section 415.190. Where such lighting is authorized by law, lighting may only be by means of external lighting fully shielded by a translucent material that prevents visibility of the direct light source.â&#x20AC;?

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON The Wildwood City Council recently approved an expanded grading project surrounding the B&B Theatre development site near Wildwood Town Center.

Ryan Thomas, Wildwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of public works and city engineer, presented plans in which Greenberg Development Co. would be permitted to construct storm sewer pipes that would connect the area in a full loop. It also would move land that enables sidewalks and bikeways to be completed sooner, rather than in later phases of finishing the area near Main Street and Taylor Road.

The future expansion area near the theater is about 8,900 square feet on the west side of the building.

The grading involves detention basin discharges and disturbing greater amounts of land and plants. Wildwood ordinances state that typically, this type of grading would not occur until the site development plan has been approved.

Thomas said having the infrastructure done would be a very positive item for the city, but one concern is that the offsite grading would impact more land right away and would include clear-cutting of

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Edward Kohn, of Greenberg Development Co. and Wildwood GB II, LLC, said he would like the all-digital theater to open before the end of this year.

He said if allowed to proceed with the grading project, he would deliver a â&#x20AC;&#x153;padready site available for development, similar to Main Street.â&#x20AC;?

Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther asked that an escrow account be created to ensure that appropriate ground cover can be established in the graded area.

Wildwood City Councilmember Ed Marshall (ward 2) encouraged all involved to remember what occurred when 40 acres of Cherry Hills subdivision was being developed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will change the whole visual look of the area. We could have a foot and a half of mud on Old Manchester if anything breaches,â&#x20AC;? Marshall said.

Wildwood City Councilmember Jim Bargus (ward 3) and Marshall voted against the proposal, but the motion carried on a majority vote.

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Eureka whipped Ballwin Post 611 12-4 in the title game played at the Ellisville Athletic Association complex. It was Eurekaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second consecutive district tournament championship. Eureka improved to 21-5. Post 177 did not lose to a District 10 team all season.

It was the second time in the tournament that Eureka had defeated Ballwin. The two teams met in the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bracket semifinal, with Eureka scoring a 16-1 triumph.

Gearing up for Ballwin a second time was not a problem, said Eureka Coach Joe Fortner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As far as getting the guys up to play, it was not extremely difficult,â&#x20AC;? Fortner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This team has had goals all year, and they knew their first step was getting through districts. They were motivated from the very beginning of the tournament.â&#x20AC;?

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said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Devon Myers and Matt Burton have remained in the meat of our lineup as they were last year. New faces such as Ben Smith, Brandon Sarkissian and Ryan Hall have contributed at the top of the line-up as well all season. These guys have been determined all year to win as much as possible. Once we finally won our district championship, it was time to reset goals.

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two- to three-week stretch. But overall, our team played well. No complaints.”

Rogan complimented Eureka, the club that ended Ballwin’s season.

“Eureka has as good a team as we’ve seen all year,” Rogan said. “They have a great balance of pitching, power, hitting and speed. I think they’re as good as anyone in the state.”

There were several highlights for Ballwin.

“Overall we’re proud of the way our kids battled and made it to the district championship,” Rogan said. “We had a few big wins, which meant a lot to our team and program. The biggest highlight is having the opportunity to coach a great group of kids. They all became friends and developed into a very good baseball team.

“Kris Zeid (Lafayette/Lindenwood) and Ryan Abernathy (Marquette) were definitely two of our big leaders. They play as hard as anyone I’ve seen and are terrific ballplayers. We had a number of other players with great years as well. J.T. Miller (Lafayette) both on the mound and hitting/ playing first base, Tyler Were (Lafayette) at third, Mike Corbiel (Marquette/Iowa) at short, Spence Day (Marquette/Southeast Missouri State) both as a pitcher and outfielder, Samuel Thomas (Principia High School and College) as a pitcher and outfielder, and Ryan Lommel (Marquette) and Taylor Landon (Marquette/Meramec) both pitching. They all contributed.”

Rogan said the Ballwin JV program will be playing in the state tournament.

“I want to wish our JV program the best of luck at state,” Rogan said. “They’ve had a tremendous amount of success this year and have an outstanding ball team. Congratulations to our JV coaches - Guy Were, Pat Ricke and Ryan Spillenkothen - and their players on their success.”

“Our season was a success,” Berry said.

“Finishing second in District 10 is something that we are proud to have accomplished. It was a bit of a rebuilding year.

We had eight sophomores and juniors who had significant playing time, but I was very happy with the progress and level of play during the second half of the season.”

Creve Coeur Post 397 scored a 13-1 victory over Manchester in a District 10 losers’ bracket game at Ellisville Athletic Association to end Post 208’s season.

“We just ran out of gas, mentally and physically,” Berry said. “Creve Coeur was a great team that we had gone toe-to-toe with the prior week, and we knew they were going to be gunning for us. They just outplayed us in the end.”

Justin Young, who just graduated from Parkway South, led Post 208 with a .417 average, while Matt Boeding hit .406.

Chris Mueller contributed offensively by hitting .404 and driving in a team-high 31 runs batted in (RBI). Ryan Schildroth, who just graduated from Parkway South, hit .385.

“I was really excited about the performance at the plate of two juniors - Spencer Bogad and Matt Boeding,” Berry said.

“Both worked hard during the season to improve their hitting, and it really showed in key spots for us toward the end of the season. As for pitching, I was excited about the play of (sophomore) Shane Brewer and (junior) Derek Thompson. I really look for all of them to be key contributors for us next year.”

All of the players are from Parkway South.

One of the season’s highlights for Berry came over the Fourth of July.

“The highlight of our season was our play during the Tournament of Champions over the Fourth of July weekend in the Metro east,” Berry said about the annual tournament in Alton, Ill. “I felt like we beat some Manchester Post 208 quality teams in advancing to the quarterCoach Pat Berry’s squad ended 16-12 finals and showed the type of play that we overall and was second in the division at can look toward having next season.”

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He will be invited to training camp in September and given a chance to make the Blues.

Fletcher began his hockey career with the Granite City Steelers youth program.

He attended Collinsville High School as a freshman and then transferred to CBC and played hockey there his sophomore year before joining the St. Louis Amateur Blues as a junior.

“I coached Justin my first year as varsity coach back in 1998-99,” CBC Coach John Jost said. “He was an outstanding defenseman who left CBC early to play in the USHL. He went on to play NCAA Division I hockey at St. Cloud State. He is one of the finest puck handling/skating defenseman to ever wear the CBC jersey. He has signed a two-way contract, I believe, and will play in Peoria to start the season. I always thought he had a shot to make it because of his skating and incredible hockey sense.”

The Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) drafted Fletcher, and his strong play there led to a scholarship at St. Cloud State. Fletcher played four years at St. Cloud, where he scored 20 goals and collected 60 assists in his college career.

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Triathlon champ Joe Vitale currently is in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization at Wilkes Barre of the AHL.

Eureka athletics Jason Green is the new athletic director at Eureka High School; Marty O’Hearn has retired.

“I feel very fortunate to have gotten the job at Eureka,” Green said. “It was a very extensive interview process covering three different visits where I answered questions from several groups of people that included students, parents, staff and administration.”

Green, an Oklahoma native, played four years of college baseball and was an undergrad coach for a year. He has been the athletic director at Ritenour for three years. Prior to that, Green spent 14 years coaching and teaching. He has been a head coach in football, baseball and track and also coached power lifting, which is a sport in Texas. Green spent seven years in the Dallas area. After a couple of years of coaching in Oklahoma, Green came to Missouri.

“I spent a year coaching at Ritenour and one year at Holt before taking the AD job at Ritenour,” Green said. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to (work) with the students, parents and staff at Eureka High School.”

Swimming Parkway South graduate and Ballwin native Liz Smith turned in the area’s top performance at the recent 2009 USA Swimming National Championships in Indianapolis.

Smith, 20, who will be a junior at Stanford University, raced to a fourth-place showing in the 200-meter breaststroke with a time of 2 minutes, 26.84 seconds (2:26.84). She bettered her time by 2 seconds from the preliminaries (2:28.50).

Smith, who swims with the Parkway Swim Club, finished 12th in the 200 individual medley (IM) finals in 2:15.11 and

Parkway South graduate Sarah Haskins, a 2008 Olympian and the 2007 U.S. Open Triathlon champion, won $20,000 recently after taking first place in the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis, Minn.

Her winning time was 2 hours, 51.2 seconds. Haskins finished the 1.5K swim in 19:24.8. In the 40K bike race, Haskins completed the event in 1:02:24.4. In the 10K run, Haskins finished in 36:40.3.

Competing against a stellar field of world elite professionals on the event’s international distance course, Haskins prevailed by crossing the line 1:23 ahead of Great Britain’s Julie Dibens.

Sarah Groff was slightly ahead of Haskins coming out of the swim portion, but Haskins took the lead heading out of Transition 1 with her fast transition and never looked back.

Haskins arrived at Transition 2 in first even though Dibens had the fastest bike split of the day. Haskins had enough of a lead from the swim and transition to stay ahead.

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10th in the 100 breast finals in 1:09.09.

Scott Jostes, 20, and a Chaminade graduate who will be a junior at Texas this fall, finished eighth in the final of the 200-meter freestyle in 1:51.96. Jostes took second in the 100-meter freestyle C final at 49.44, which was 18th overall.

Caroline Rodriguez, 23, of Chesterfield, a Lafayette graduate who also swims with the Rockwood Swim Club, finished 45th in the 50-meter freestyle in 26:49. Rodriquez, a Stanford grad, was 13th in the prelims in the 100-meter backstroke in 1:02.05 and 12th in finals in 1:01.82. She finished 48th in the 100-meter butterfly prelims in 1:02.79.

Auburn University graduate Julie Stupp, 23, finished 26th in the 200-meter butterfly prelims in 2:15.87. The Rockwood Swim Club member and graduate of Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) was 16th in finals in the 200meter IM in 2:16.09. She came in 13th in

the finals of the 400 IM in 4:48.20. Stupp finished 23rd in the 200-meter breaststroke in 2:34.84.

Indiana University graduate Todd Patrick, 24, finished 16th in the 200 IM (prelims) in 2:03.94 and won the B final in 2:01.80.

In the men’s 100 butterfly, Patrick, who graduated from Marquette and swims with the Rockwood Swim Club, placed second in the C final with a time of 53.56. He qualified 17th overall with a mark of 53.99.

Patrick placed eighth in the 200-meter butterfly, touching the wall in 1:59.20. Patrick also posted a time of 1:59.29 to earn his spot in the championship final. Patrick just finished his first season as a student coach after an outstanding four-year career for the Hoosiers.

Sean Mathews, a Lafayette graduate who swims with the Rockwood Swim Club, competed in the 200-meter butterfly and finished 29th in 2:05.30. Mathews will be a junior this fall at Northwestern University.

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Parkway Central runner looks to higher power for guidance

By WARREN MAYES A stay at summer camp gave Parkway Central’s Diane Robison a new purpose for her running.

Robison had an outstanding junior year and, this summer, she has competed in big events and ran well. However, in July, she attended a Christian athletic camp called Kamp Kanakuk in Branson and said it changed her in a great way.

“The camp is where God has given me the chance to get to personally know Jesus better rather than just believe in Him,” Robison said. “Already, I can see Him changing my perspective on life and my goal for my senior year is to lead others to Christ through my running, something I love to do. I believe our cross country team can make it to state as a team this year if we rely on Christ to give us strength to trust one another and persevere every workout and every race.”

At the Nike Outdoor Nationals earlier this summer, Robison recorded a personal best in the mile. At the race on the campus of North Carolina A&T, she ran a mile in 4 minutes, 55.02 seconds (4:55.02).

“My goal was to get a personal best that day,” Robison said. “It was a mixture of good competition whom I tucked behind and good training (that) led me to that time.”

Overall, she came in sixth.

“I was very pleased with finishing sixth, especially not being in the elite women’s race,” Robison said. “I felt a lot less pressure to meet any expectations being in this heat, although I would have enjoyed the competition, so I performed better without that weight on my shoulders, just doing the best I could do to win my heat. Everyone in my race and the women’s elite race was determined to do well and it was great competition for me.”

She also was in the 4x800-meter relay, with the team just missing All-American status by finishing seventh. The top six relays are given All-American recognition.

“We were a little disappointed barely missing the All-American mark but definitely enthused to do as well as we did, especially after not training together since state because of summer vacation,” said Robison, who ran the opening leg of the race. “I ran a 2.13 split, which was also a personal record for me, and it got my adrenaline moving for the mile the next day.

I ran the first leg, passed it off to Lauren Johnson on the second leg, then it went to Kathleen Thompson and Emily Sisson was

Diane Robison (right) and the 4x800-meter relay team that finished seventh at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.

our anchor leg.”

The event is one of her favorites.

“I absolutely love the 4x8 relay; it is probably my favorite race of all time,” Robison said. “My teammates are great and we all work hard to encourage and push each other to our limits when we train at practice.”

Thompson and Johnson both graduated last spring. Sisson will return for her senior year.

“I will miss Lauren and Kathleen tremendously,” Robison said. “They were the ones who got me into running, and I hope Emily and I can be good examples for the new runners, especially on our cross country team, where I’m hoping we can build a pretty strong team. Kathleen and Lauren are definitely irreplaceable teammates who I have been so lucky to train and bond with the past three years of high school, but I will have to move on and be a good leader, just as they were, for our new teammates.”

At the World Youth Track and Field Trials in Ypsilanti, Mich., last month, Robison finished fourth in the 1,500 in 4:34, another personal best. She was trying to qualify for the Junior Olympics in Italy, but only the top two moved on.

“It was a personal record for the ninth week in a row for me,” Robison said. “The conditions were fairly nice that day; however, I had been having some knee problems and was worried about it holding up for the race, but I thankfully was distracted by the race once it started. It was good experience for my nerves because I felt very intimidated going into the race, but I had to keep telling myself I belong in this race.”

Robison enjoyed a fine spring track season with the Colts. She went to state and finished second in the 3,200 in 10:33.91 and third in the 1,600 in 4:56.50.

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Kutheis offered the following tips: â&#x20AC;˘ Adults should â&#x20AC;&#x153;ownâ&#x20AC;? their own schedules. Just because parenting is their No. 1 job, they should not allow child-related activities to overshadow or eliminate all adult commitments. â&#x20AC;˘ Be mindful of how many overall activities for which children are signed up. Overscheduling can be the biggest problem that families face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents only focused on their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities result in parents who feel completely depleted. Children also should learn their needs must be balanced with other needs in the family; otherwise, it sets a risky precedent,â&#x20AC;? said Kutheis, adding that it is healthy for kids to learn to entertain and occupy themselves. â&#x20AC;˘ Quit trying to fit a whole office worth of papers onto the top of a tiny desk in the kitchen. Establish a filing system that

enables all field trips, rosters, forms, calendars and homework assignments to be at oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fingertips. â&#x20AC;˘ Set up a tactical system as a command central in the house, rather than allowing papers to get cluttered at various points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids as young as 6 can get into the habit of using simple organizational systems,â&#x20AC;?

Kutheis said. â&#x20AC;˘ Involve children in establishing their study spaces. Some need quiet places; others thrive where there is more activity. â&#x20AC;˘ Encourage children to choose items, such as a comfortable chair or desk accessories, that reflect their personalities and help to create spaces they want to use. â&#x20AC;˘ Establish consequences for when children do not follow pre-agreed-upon habits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some organizational principles do not stick with children until they experience the outcomes of disorganization themselves,â&#x20AC;? Kutheis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good example is having a complete uniform or clothing set.

A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;missingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; piece of their uniform might aggravate a parent, but may not affect the child until the parent refuses to bail the child out by finding it, and the child has to face the consequences of being improperly dressed at school.â&#x20AC;?

Parents should start the organizational transition, including altered routines, earlier bed times and buying new clothes, a few weeks before school starts.

Ultimately, Kutheis said, parents are coaches and consultants for children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to instill in children there are just certain things that are not negotiable when it comes to their level of success.

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Sevier suggested purchasing school supplies and packing the backpack ahead of time, which sets the stage for nightly expectations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always suggest that after students complete the homework for one subject, those materials go right back into the backpack,â&#x20AC;?

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West County parent Cathy James said she is counting the days until her three kids return home from summer camp in early August. But the late summer camp session and relatively early school start leaves James only about a week to help her kids cool off from summer and transition back to school mode. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are going to be thinking of swimming and skiing,â&#x20AC;? James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their minds will probably be far away from school books and the classroom.â&#x20AC;?

She and other area parents are searching for suggestions to help their kids ease their transition from summer camp back to the academic setting.

Shari Sevier, Rockwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of guidance and counseling, first suggests that parents give kids a certain amount of â&#x20AC;&#x153;down timeâ&#x20AC;? with little or no structured activities in between camp and school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents might want to give their children a couple of days to rest, relax and re-acclimatize to home before turning their attention to school,â&#x20AC;? Sevier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suggest that parents not schedule their children for anything during that rest time, keeping activities family-focused and low key.â&#x20AC;?

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Pencils, paper and glue continue as staples, but more obscure items still remain on some schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lists, such as plastic containers, hand sanitizers, cleaning erasers, twistable colored pencils and flash drives.

One item that seems to appear on every class list is tissues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Actually, tissues are essential to preventive health care, and we need so many because they are used throughout entire schools,â&#x20AC;? said Marilyn Ballard, registered school nurse at the Rockwood School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crestview Middle School in Ellisville.

Ballard said tissues aid with colds, allergies, nosebleeds, flu season, upper respiratory infections and even paper cuts in classrooms.

Paul Tandy, Parkway School District public affairs director, said the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school teams have been empathetic to local, overall economic concerns and conscientiously worked to ensure that supply lists contained only essential items for this school year.

Kim Brandon, the principal at Parkway Northeast Middle School in Creve Coeur, said she believed parents and guardians had to spend so much time hunting down items on school supply lists, she thought there had to be better approaches to the task. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started last August by posting the current school supply lists right by the copy machine,â&#x20AC;? Brandon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encouraged all teachers and staff to review the lists while waiting there and to look for ways to streamline it.â&#x20AC;?

This past spring, Brandon said parents were asked for their opinions about school supplies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents emphasized how frustrating it was to get supply lists but to not know what team their children were on prior to school starting,â&#x20AC;? Brandon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With each team having different school supply requests, parents didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know which one to buy. Then they had to dash out during the first week of school and try to round up things requested by teachers. The situation is challenging for us, too, because we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finalize team lists until right before school starts either.â&#x20AC;?

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Brandon said parents received information about the new school supply lists in newsletters.

The new lists also were posted on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site in June and parents received a reminder again during the last week of July through the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Twitter account. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the school supply list process may not be perfect, we feel much better about it now,â&#x20AC;? Brandon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The teachers really jumped in and did their best to work together. We realize itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy for families to make extra store trips and wanted to be mindful of the amount of gas these trips take.â&#x20AC;?

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The J. Seward Johnson exhibit features life-size, whimsical bronze figures picture book near the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area inside that are placed throughout the Chesterfield the Sachs Branch Library; and two painters community, including in Central Park, working on a wall inside the food court at inside and outside of the Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield Mall. at the St. Louis County Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sachs Each sculpture is featured also in a free, Branch, outside of Chesterfield City Hall, narrated audio tour. Tour takers can simply at Chesterfield Arts and at the Chesterfield call a toll free number (1-866-933-3996) Valley Athletic Complex. Many of the fun and press the appropriate tour stop number and life-like sculptures depict people in located at the sculpture to hear details about the piece and information about the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiration for creating it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The audio tour is a great way for the public to learn more about the artwork,â&#x20AC;?

Chesterfield Arts Director of Programming and Marketing April Gibbs Milne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each clip offers either interesting details to notice or insight into the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiration for that piece. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even an anecdote or two thrown in, just for fun.â&#x20AC;?

Maps of the exhibit are available at each sculpture and also can be downloaded at chesterfieldarts.org.

The free, public unveiling event for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Awakeningâ&#x20AC;? is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 at Chesterfield Parkway and Lydia Hill Road, adjacent to Central Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have free art activities, food, music, and of course, the first chance for the public to see the sculpture,â&#x20AC;? Milne said.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON Memorial Webcasting is the newest, most innovative service for mourners who cannot attend funerals in person. Through discreetly placed cameras, funeral Webcasting provides a dignified means by which family members and friends still can participate from remote locations via Internet connections.

Bob Jenkins, general manager of Schrader Funeral Homes & Crematory in Ballwin and Eureka, said he originally wanted to launch this new service in West County for elderly or homebound persons, people who live long distances from the services or those serving overseas in the military. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve actually seen many more benefits, however, in that people dealing with all sorts of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circumstances can tune in live or up to 90 days after our services,â&#x20AC;?

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by Memorial Streams brings friends and family members together during trying times by removing the constraints of distance. Families view this service as a true blessing once they understand that it is available, especially for those family members overseas or ill on that particular day.â&#x20AC;?

Joe Pfister, who joined Memorial Streams as national sales manager after the passing of his mother two years ago, said he wishes his family had had this technology then. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother had relocated to Phoenix after retiring in Missouri,â&#x20AC;? Pfister said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so sad that several generations of friends and family could not participate in the celebration of her life.â&#x20AC;?

Services at Schrader Funeral Homes & Crematory already have Webcast as far away as Afghanistan, China and other parts of Southeast Asia.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Several families have had relatives in other parts of the world and realized how important it was for them to have the opportunity to attend the funerals of a grandparent,â&#x20AC;? Jenkins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the conclusion of one service, the minister asked the family members present to come to the front of the chapel. He then pointed out the camera and had them wave to the grandchildren serving in the military overseas.â&#x20AC;?

By means of sophisticated software, memorial services are live-streamed to family and friends who have been provided with a secure login address and password for each of their personal computers. Jenkins said the Webcasting camera at the services is professionally and discreetly positioned, preserving familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; privacy.

John Timmons, vice president of marketing and product development at Memorial Streams, said that although the technology of Webcasting has been around for several years, the application to the funeral industry is fairly new. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel it will become standard within a few years,â&#x20AC;? Timmons said.

Timmons said the most common questions so far have been about security and if grandparents will be able to view the Webcast at nursing homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many times they want to know what level of technical computer skills grandparents will need to view the service,â&#x20AC;?

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Cliff Bennett, a certified remodeler in Chesterfield, vice-chair of Bylaws and Ethics for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and secretary of NARI of Greater St. Louis, said that one of the first things people should determine is whether or not a company is a serious business entity.

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• Cost. Countertops generally are priced by the square foot but sometimes are priced by the linear foot, so when comparing prices, it is important to look at the bottom line cost, including installation. According to a report in the August 2009 issue of Consumer Reports magazine (“Countertop options: Some can take more wear and tear”), the least expensive surfaces are laminate and ceramic or porcelain tile, which typically are priced from $10-$30 per square foot, installed. At the high end, the magazine lists the “typical” installed price of stainless steel as $100-$150 per square foot and granite as running from $45-$200 per square foot. It is important to note also that for each type of countertop surface, prices vary. For example, the cost of a slab of granite depends in part on availability, color, pattern, processing and transportation.

• Durability. Most kitchens are busy places where countertop surfaces are exposed to sharp knives, periodic pounding, spills, foods and drinks that stain, hot dishes and everyday wear and tear. Some surfaces withstand certain kinds of abuse better than others. For example, tile is heatresistant but can chip, and grout between tiles can stain. Laminate resists stains but is easily scratched. Stainless steel stands up to stains and heat but has the potential to dent and scratch. Solid surface countertops resist stains, but not burns. Granite holds up to stains, scratches and heat.

The durability of some materials, such as concrete, depends in part upon the skill of its fabricator and how well the product is maintained.

• Ease of maintenance. Some countertop surfaces require more effort to maintain than others. Hardworking granite holds up to heavy use but may require resealing to protect it from stains. Stainless steel shows fingerprints, so requires frequent wiping

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It is one of every parent’s worst fears. They receive a phone call from an angry parent or the principal of their child’s school stating their child is bullying another child.

The first thought is to defend the child and think, “Not my kid.”

But sometimes, the parents have to face the fact that their child is the one doing the bullying.

“Bullying is a large problem in our society,” local psychologist Susan Whitaker said. “When it happens, it can make kids receiving the abuse hurt, scared, physically sick, lonely, embarrassed and sad. A bully might say mean things about someone, grab a child’s belongings, make fun of someone’s appearance or personality, or leave a kid out of the group on purpose.”

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, statistics show that three-quarters of all kids said they have been bullied in some fashion.

Whitaker said that society needs to dive deeper into the problem and ask the question, “Why do bullies exist and why do they act out?”

“To fix the problem long term is not to have the person receiving the bullying beat up the bully,” Whitaker said.

“That is only a quick fix. Society needs to address the bully and the issues that cause them to act out. If this is not done at an early age, the bully will grow up to be a very unstable adult.”

The Web site docstoc.com shows research indicating that the main reason bullies act out is that they are seeking attention. They might think that bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want.

“Most bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important, and this action is a way to become popular or to get what they want,” Whitaker said. “When they pick on someone else, it can make them feel big and powerful over the weak.”

they have the power. Sometimes bullies pick on someone who is smarter than they are or different from them in some way or bullies just pick on a kid for no reason at all.

Whitaker said the following are some common characteristics of children who bully: • Impulsive, hot-headed, dominant.

• Easily frustrated.

• Lack empathy.

• Have difficulty following rules.

• View violence in a positive way.

“Boys who bully tend to be physically stronger than other children,” Whitaker said. “There is no single cause of bullying among children. A host of different factors can place a child at risk for bullying his or her peers. However, it has been found that children who bully are more likely than their non-bullying peers to come from homes with certain characteristics.”

There also are family risk factors that contribute to bullying, such as: • A lack of warmth and involvement on the part of parents.

• Overly permissive parenting (including a lack of limits for children’s behavior).

• A lack of parental supervision.

• Harsh, physical discipline.

• Bullying incidences at home.

According to the Children’s Safety Network, research shows that bullying can be a sign of other serious antisocial and/or violent behavior. Children who frequently bully their peers are more likely than others to get into frequent fights; be injured in a fight; vandalize or steal property; drink alcohol; smoke; be truant from school; drop out of school; and/or carry a weapon.

But why do bullies really bully?

However, there are times when the bullying seemingly Whitaker said that some bullies come from broken fami- comes from no known cause. lies, where everyone is angry and shouting all the time.

“Jacob was the model child, we thought,” West County When a child grows up in this environment, they are condi- parent Georgia Spaller said. “We never saw him act out tioned to think that being angry, calling names and pushing against other children, but he was an opinionated child. others is acceptable.

We were completely shocked and embarrassed to receive a “Some bullies know what they are doing is wrong, but call from his school alerting us that he was bullying other some may not realize their actions,” Whitaker said. kids and we needed to come in to speak about the issue.”

Bullies often pick on someone they think they can have Spaller said that she and her husband decided to not only power over. They might pick on kids who get upset easily confront the parents of the child her child was bullying, or who have trouble sticking up for themselves. Getting but also to dig deeper to the root of the problem by enrolla big reaction out of someone can make bullies feel like ing Jacob in counseling.

“My husband and I felt it was a bigger issue and we needed to seek professional help,” Spaller said.

Officials for the schools said they have policies in place and try to take preventative measures. But preventing all bullying is a challenge.

“We do not tolerate bullying at our school and not only deal with the situation if it occurs but also put things into place to prevent such behaviors,” said Sean Stryhal, the principal at Selvidge Middle School in the Rockwood School District.

Stryhal said the Rockwood officials work to create a safe environment for their students and set aside time once a quarter to discuss topics such as bullying with grade levels to hopefully prevent such outbreaks.

“Last year, we had seventh and eighth graders write down on a map of the school where in the school they have witnessed acts of bullying,” Stryhal said. “It was done anonymously but it helps staff look for this activity.”

Chris Shirley, the principal at Oak Brook Elementary School in the Parkway School District, said that they have seen some cases of bullying but not high numbers.

“We see some, and those can be anything from verbal to physical to non-verbal,” Shirley said. “They are all considered acts of bullying.”

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WHAT HAPPENS, from previous page being bullied what punishment the school gave the bully. However, the school is not allowed to release such information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Based on privacy laws, we cannot provide that information to the parent of the victim,â&#x20AC;? Shirley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do let them know that we have dealt with the issue and have taken action based on Parkway School District Board policies.â&#x20AC;?

Recognizing if your child is a bully Bullies come in all shapes and sizes.

There is always the picture of the stereotypical large, mean bully. But some bullies are small and cunning. They bully with words, in a quiet way, reinforced by a group of friends.

According to the National Mental Health Information Center, research has shown that bullies have low-self esteem - although this may not be obvious at first.

They are mean physically or verbally to other children as a way to boost their own egos.

Questions that parents can ask themselves if they feel there might be a problem include: â&#x20AC;˘ Does your child feel insecure? â&#x20AC;˘ Does he feel bad about his body or about his sports ability or academic skills? â&#x20AC;˘ Does he wish he had more friends?

Sometimes a child bullies because they are or have been bullied. Even if a child is not (yet) a bully, it is important to take a look at the family situation. Experts said parents should ask themselves the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Do you allow your children to bully each other? Are you or your spouse a bully at home? â&#x20AC;˘ Do you use your power as an adult to bully your kids into doing what you want? â&#x20AC;˘ Do or did you or your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other parent bully each other through a divorce? â&#x20AC;˘ Does your child frequently get criticized at home? â&#x20AC;˘ Does your child get spanked or hit? â&#x20AC;˘ Is there an abusive parent in the home? â&#x20AC;˘ Does anyone yell or use name calling or put-downs? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many times parents do not recognize the habits they have in their family environment,â&#x20AC;? Whitaker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Role modeling bullying behavior in other situations will also put your child at risk for becoming a bully. For example, if a parent yells at a server in a restaurant if they are unhappy with a meal or if a parent refuses to listen to a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view when they are having an argument (children might find such behavior acceptable).â&#x20AC;?

The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teachers, counselors and parents can help, and also watching kids who treat others fairly and with respect,â&#x20AC;? Whitaker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. In the end, whether bullies decide to change their ways is up to them. Some bullies turn into great kids but some bullies never learn.â&#x20AC;?

Whitaker said if parents find that their child is bullying others, they need to become involved and actively stop the behavior. She offered seven steps parents can take: â&#x20AC;˘ Make it clear to the child that you take bullying seriously and that you will not tolerate this behavior. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop clear and consistent rules within the family for each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior. â&#x20AC;˘ Praise and reinforce children for following rules and use non-physical, non-hostile consequences for rule violations. â&#x20AC;˘ Spend more time with children and carefully supervise and monitor their activities. Find out who your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends are and how and where they spend free time. â&#x20AC;˘ Build on a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talents by encouraging him or her to get involved in prosocial activities (such as clubs, music lessons, non-violent sports). â&#x20AC;˘ Share concerns with a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher, counselor and/or principal. Work together to send clear messages to the child that the bullying must stop. â&#x20AC;˘ If parents and/or the child need additional help, talk with a school counselor and/or mental health professional.

In addition, Whitaker said that parents need to ask themselves, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is there a lack of supervision at home?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;One option is to limit your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsupervised time,â&#x20AC;? Whitaker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also, spend more time with your child and their friends by inviting their friends over while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home. (Parents also can) control the amount of violent television shows and video games (children watch and play).

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evidence that people become less sensitive to violence after observing it over and over.â&#x20AC;?

Ultimately, if parents find out that their child is a bully, Whitaker recommends that they take a pro-active approach and meet with school officials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet with school officials and ask them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How can we work together to solve this?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Whitaker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working together with the teacher and principal should be more helpful than working against each other and passing the blame. Finding out your child is a potential bully is extremely hard, but working together as a team is important.â&#x20AC;?

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Rebuilding Together-St. Louis, an organization that helps low-income, elderly and disabled individuals remain in their homes, selected Hence J. Forland and Windsor Transitional House for the project.

Forland, 57, is an army veteran who came home after 27 years of service in arenas like Desert Storm to a job with the John Cochran Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administration Medical Center and discovered the need for transitional housing for veterans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went into the service at 16 to make my life better,â&#x20AC;? Forland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, I find agencies that help veterans with computer skills, jobs, housing and counseling.â&#x20AC;?

Forland purchased a broken-down house in St. Louis City to provide veterans with a place to stay for up to 18 months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a live-in landlord, I provide structure and enforce a no-drug rule,â&#x20AC;? Forland said.

The Windsor Transitional Home remodeling kickoff took place on June 19. Scott

West County residents helping fulfill the dream of Hence Forland (center) included (front row, from left) Paul Williams, Phyllis Hardcastle, Bob Staed, Mike Hardcastle, Jean Shkapsky; Bill Nichols, and (back row, from left) Ed Keady, Laura Hurt, Priscilla Visintine, John Peters.

Mosby led hundreds of volunteers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The restoration included a new kitchen, new security fence, upgraded electric/ plumbing throughout and much more,â&#x20AC;? said Rebuilding Together Associate Executive Director Laura Hurt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dollar value of the work, between skilled labor and inkind donations, was over a quarter of a million dollars; $40,000 was from HGTV.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are a fantastic group, fun to work

with, and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste money,â&#x20AC;? said Bill Nichols, of Ellisville, a Rebuilding Together volunteer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderful, wonderful, awesome people,â&#x20AC;?

Forland said of Rebuilding Together-St. Louis and HGTV. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are my angels.â&#x20AC;?

The transformation of the Windsor Transitional Home will air on HGTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Heroesâ&#x20AC;? special on Nov. 11.

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BENEFITS Delta Dental and the St. Louis Cardinals hold a “SmilesLEAGUE” raffle for a $500 prize package and are selling tickets through Tues., Sept. 1 at area Vetta Sports locations, Whole Foods Market, the St. Louis County Library Headquarters, Unique Toy and Game in Wildwood, A Pocketful of Toys in O’Fallon and online at smilesleague.com. In early September, 24 winners will receive an Albert Pujols autographed baseball, four tickets to the Sept. 12 Cardinals game, the opportunity to take part in an on-field, pre-game ceremony with Albert Pujols, and a Cardinals gift bag. Proceeds benefit Cardinals Care, Delta Dental Health Theatre, Give Kids A Smile, The Pujols Family Foundation and The St. Louis County Library Foundation.

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• • • 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.

• • • “Movin’ and Groovin’ with Kindermusik,” an open house joining parents and children in making music together, is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Tues., Aug. 11 at Lodge Des Peres, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 12 at BSKI Children’s Activity Center in Richmond Heights, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 15 and Tues., Aug. 18 at the Jewish Community Center in Chesterfield. Admission is free with a $5 donation to the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. To register, call (314) 434-9496 or visit kindermusikstl.com.

• • • A Steak Night is at 5 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 15 and the third Saturday of each month at Ellisville Elks Lodge (1007 New Ballwin Road). Dinner includes a 12-ounce rib eye, two sides and dessert for $10. Live music begins at 8 p.m. For reservations, call 2270404.

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♥ Bathing/Personal Care ♥ Hospice Support Care ♥ Light Housekeeping ♥ Laundry/Linen Change ♥ Nursing/Physical Therapy ♥ Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Coeur. A silent auction, prizes and beverages are featured. Tickets are $25/$200 for a table of eight. Reservations are required.

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• • • Young Friends of Independence Center host “Summer Fusion 2009,” an evening of live music, gourmet food and raffle prizes, at 5 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 16 on the rooftop terrace of Independence Center (4245 Forest Park Ave.) in the Central West End. Tickets are $35 in advance/$45 at the door. Proceeds benefit programs and services of Independence Center, a non-profit organization that helps people with severe and persistent mental illness live and work successfully in the community. Call (314) 880-5403 or visit independencecenter.org.

• • • Children’s Home Society hosts “Casino Royale 7” at 5:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 22 at the St. Louis Marriott West-Maryville Plaza. Entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner, prizes and music are featured.

For more information, call (314) 968-2350, ext. 222, or visit chsmo.org.

• • • The American Cancer Society presents “Rockaroo 2009,” a battle of the bands event, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Thurs., Aug. 27 at The Old Rock House (1200 S. 7th Blvd.). Bands from across the region battle it out for a cause. A BBQ PreParty presented by New Belgium precedes the event at 5:30 p.m. General admission is $20 and includes drink specials; BBQ Pre-

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• • • The West County Dog Owners Group (D.O.G.I.) hosts “Pooch Plunge” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 9 at The Edge Aquatic Center in Ellisville. Admission is $7 per dog and $3 per person, with children aged 2 and younger admitted free. Proceeds are used for the development of dog parks in West County. Call 227-7508.

• • • A charity event and silent auction to benefit the USO of Missouri, Inc. is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 10 at The Jive & Wail Dueling Pianos (6101 Mid Rivers Mall Drive) in St. Peters. Tickets are $20 and include open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Call (314) 429-0013.

• • • The St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fall Fashion Luncheon is at 12 p.m. on Fri., September 25 at Ces & Judy’s (10405 Clayton Road) in Frontenac. Ovarian cancer survivors model fashions from Talbots. Tickets are $50. For reservations, call (314) 991-2384 by September 10. Visit sloca.org for more information.

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FAMILY & KIDS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snores and Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores,â&#x20AC;? a family overnight campout, is from 5 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 8 to 10 a.m. on Sun., Aug. 9 at Vlasis Park in Ballwin. Family activities, competitions, arts and crafts, barbecue and a family movie are featured. The Ballwin resident family fee is $35. For more information, visit ballwin.mo.us. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Truck Dayâ&#x20AC;? is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 9 at Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. Trucks from local organizations and businesses are featured.

Hot dogs and a cash bar are available. Call 537-1718. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ The city of Wildwood holds a Back to School Party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 14 at Town Center Plaza. Activities and entertainment for school-age children and their families are featured. Admission is free. Call 458-0440, ext. 126, or visit cityofwildwood.com. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ The city of Ellisville holds Dive-in Movie Night at 8:15 p.m. (gates open) on Fri., Aug. 14 at the Edge Aquatic Center in Bluebird Park. A family movie (to be announced) will be shown at dark. Children younger than age 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $2 per person.

Visit ellisville.mo.us. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ The city of Wildwood holds a Movie Night featuring a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kung Fu Pandaâ&#x20AC;? from 8:30 p.m. to 10:10 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 14 outdoors at Town Center Plaza. Admission, popcorn and beverages are free. Call 458-0440, ext. 126, or visit cityofwildwood.com. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ The city of Manchester holds Movie in the Pool featuring a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Nemoâ&#x20AC;? at dusk on Fri., Aug. 21 at Paul A. Schroeder Park. Call 227-1385 or visit manchestermo.gov. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ The city of Chesterfield hosts Movies on the Plaza, a free family movie night featuring a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mama Mia,â&#x20AC;? at sunset on Fri., Aug. 28 outdoors at the entrance to Chesterfield City Hall. Call 537-4000. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ The Ellisville Elks sponsor a Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fishing Derby from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 30 at New Ballwin Park. Admission is free and open to all children aged 12 and younger. A Missouri Wildlife and Conservation instructor provides safety information and answers questions at 11 a.m. Prizes are awarded for the most caught, largest

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When there is a lull in the game, The The Loft Sports Lounge opened May 1 and is next door Loft offers patrons plenty to keep the to Sky Music Lounge, also owned by Wilhite and his busi- action in play with two full-sized pool ness partners. While both operations are called lounges, tables, darts and one of the hottest games each is different. around, Golden Tee Golf.

“At Sky, it’s all about the bands, the live music,” Wilhite “We have a lot of people come in for said. “At The Loft, it’s all about kicking back and enjoying Golden Tee. It’s a real cool game,” Wilthe game. We designed the space to feel like a living room hite said, adding that darts and league so you would feel like hanging out. We didn’t want you to play have become popular at the venue, feel captive in a chair.” too.

Indeed, The Loft is designed to encourage one to roam, to Drink specials run nightly along with get up and move around the room. To achieve that at-home at least eight brews on tap to complement Games are part of the fun at The Loft Sports Lounge. the full bar. Happy hour kicks in at 4 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. and is extended The Loft Sports Lounge during all St. Louis Cardinals televised games. To satisfy or turkey) and the Italian beef with cheese; both are piled those munchies, the kitchen operates until closing. high and served with fries. The fryer yields jalapeño pop930 Kerhs Mill Road at The Barn at Lucerne “I know bar food is bar food, but while our menu is small, pers, toasted ravioli, rings, and mozzarella sticks. Those Ballwin our food is second to none,” Wilhite said. “We have a fan- wanting green have two options: a chef or side salad.

(636) 527-6906 tastic cook, Mark Friesh, who buys all the ingredients and In short, The Loft Sports Lounge offers great food and Hours: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Monday – Saturday; seasonings himself. That’s why our bar food is awesome.” drink in relaxed surroundings with an unparalleled atmoSunday hours begin with NFL season Earning the awesome rating with The Loft regulars are sphere. theloftsportslounge. com the chicken wings, pizza calzone and the meatball sub.

“The Barn is the coolest place in West County,” Wilhite Other fan favorites are the Open Face Melts (ham, beef said. “There’s nothing else like it anywhere.”

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56 I Pre-schoolers prepare for school with customized safety program AUGUST 5, 2009 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

By JULIE BROWN PATTON Some pre-schoolers in Chesterfield learned the importance of safety in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;townâ&#x20AC;? established specifically for them this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safety Townâ&#x20AC;? is a nationally-recognized program that teaches 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds about a variety of selfprotection issues, including bicycle guidelines, water safety, school bus rules and stranger danger.

This summer, Safety Town was taught from June 8-July 17 in six, 10-day sessions. The Chesterfield Police Department, in cooperation with Chesterfield Rotary, Chesterfield Kiwanis and the Parkway School District, hosted and staffed the training program. All sessions were held at the Parkway Early Childhood Center.

Chesterfield is one of only four cities in the St. Louis region to host this type of safety program. This summer was Chesterfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17th year for Safety Town. Officers with the Creve Coeur Police Department hope to launch the program as well.

Program Coordinator and Chesterfield Police Officer Paul Powers said the sessions included classroom teachings as well as hands-on activities in an outside, minia-

ture Safety Town city. He said several of the volunteer bus drivers said they witnessed many of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safety Town students actually practicing what they were taught in the sessions once school began. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got good reviews this summer and typically receive many compliments,â&#x20AC;?

Powers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the best thing is to see the differences in the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; actions.â&#x20AC;?

Safety Town is one of the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular programs, Powers said. Open registration was held April 1, with all 192 slots quickly filled for this summer. In addition to commissioned police officers, the Safety Town staff included volunteer counselors between the ages of 12 and 18 from area middle and senior high schools.

Powers said that five of the 11 teen counselors this year had been former students in the program.

One Chesterfield family, the Rasches, had both a volunteer and a student in Safety Town. Bridget Rasche said her daughter, Ellen, 15, has served as a counselor for the past three years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It first started out as a great way to secure service hours for school, but Ellen liked the whole experience so well, she

Photo courtesy of the Chesterfield Police Department.

Nearly 200 of Chesterfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-schoolers received customized training this summer through a nationally-recognized program, Safety Town, which the Chesterfield Police Department hosted.

now volunteers because she wants to give back to the community and because she just outright likes it,â&#x20AC;? Rasche said.

Rascheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other daughter, Alice, 4, had fun as a student and is reliving all her newfound safety tips when driven anywhere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She repeats to us â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;look left-right-leftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and when she walks anywhere near the back of my car tells me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Now this is the danger zone,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Rasche said.

Now that Ellen has her driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit,

Rasche said Alice whispers in the car because she learned she should be quiet around drivers.

Rascheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two sons also graduated from the Safety Town program in years past.

Henry, now 9, was fitted for and received a safety helmet when he attended. Daniel, now 12, said it was nice to see some of the Safety Town officers later as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officers in his school.

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Help Wanted Part-time Office Support, 16-20 hours per week to start, Chesterfield. Quickbooks, Microsoft Office experience a plus.

Home Health Office. Contact: Mobile Rehab, L.L.C. 636-519-0360

Mortgage Protection Specialist. PT/FT earn 75K+ Great opportunity for Insurance Agents, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Agents, Teachers and more.

Leads provided, will train. Call 636-778-0592

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

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

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

"We Have An Eye To Locate Dirt"

We Buy Cars

314-960-4175

For Rent

SJS INC CONCRETE Driveways. Sidewalks. Porches.

Patios. Pool decks. Stamped Concrete. Exposed aggregate.

Foundations poured/repaired.

Epoxy injection. Water proofing.

Basement Floors. Walls. Stone Work. Walkways. Steps. Bobcat work. Grading. Residential-Commercial. Free Estimates. Specializing in St. Louis Counties Finer Properties. 314-353-5555

Autos Wanted Trucks, SUVs, late model or older lower mileage vehicles in running condition.

Free pick-up, cash payment.

Computer Services

1-888-YECO-CYCLE 1888-932-6292 Charlie’s Hauling: Service 7 days. We haul construction debris, furniture, appliances, tree limbs, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties, bagged leaves, etc. Neat, courteous, professional, competitive rates. (314) 434-6837

Help Wanted Looking For Friendly Sales Help

Part-time • Full-time

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121 Plaza Drive Highway 100 & Taylor 636-458-1001 Commercial Flooring Inc. Wildwood Town Center

Installs the Highest Quality Hardwoods Hardwood Floors add Richness and Beauty to Your Home, while creating an Allergy Free Environment with very Low Maintenance Residential & Commercial Installation

•Prefinished •Unfinished •Sand & Finish •Buff & Recoat Quality and Integretity at a Reasonable Price CFI also installs Carpet, Ceramic & Natural Stone • Direct: 314-225-4961 • Office: 314-961-7444

currently has the following job opportunities available in our Skilled Nursing, Residential Care and Memory Care areas: “Resident Assistants” and “Certified Nurse Assistants” Full-time : Day, Evening & Night shifts available Qualified candidates must have prior experience working in long term care or active C.N.A. certification.

If you are looking for a chance to work in a faith-based, person-centered environment, where residents and staff are respected and valued, this is a wonderful opportunity for you!

Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://www.lssliving.org" www.lssliving.org Lutheran Senior Services, recently named a “Best Place to Work” in St. Louis, is the nation’s 12th largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living network, and the largest based in the state of Missouri. Part of the Lutheran Senior Services network of excellence and home to more than 450 residents, Meramec Bluffs offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, residential care, memory care, and skilled care.

Meramec Bluffs is conveniently located in West County off of Vance Road, near highways 44 and 141. We offer a great work environment, competitive compensation and great benefits, including 100% company-paid health insurance for all full-time employees and tuition reimbursement.

LSS at Meramec Bluffs #1 Meramec Bluffs Dr. Ballwin, MO 63021 EOE

Acting & Modeling Agency is accepting applications for ages 3mo to 80yrs.

Beginners Welcome.

Images Agency's people have appeared in Ads, TV Shows & Commercials such as: Build-A-Bear, Sears Portraits, Six Flags, Wal-Mart, McDonalds & BJC Hospitals. We develop, market & place all sizes & heights. Apply Online At www.stlcastingcall.com OR Call 314-372-0512 State Licensed

Collection Agency near Manchester & Clarkson seeks positive individuals to assist with telephone work in comfortable office environment. Great for moonlighters or students. Three evenings per week 5-8 pm or 4-8 pm & alternating Sat mornings 8:30-12:30. Starting hourly rate $9.00 plus bonus.

No Collection experience required. Call 636-405-1000 ask for Kevin to schedule an interview.

RN's, LPN's and CNA's

Front Desk, full/part-time 3-11 pm or 11-7 am shifts, hourly pay, some weekends. Hotel experience and customer service experience required.

Professional appearance, mature, dependable, outgoing personality. Call 636-733-9100 x 5102.

We Need Nurses In Your Area We are the leading private duty nursing company in St. Louis.

Work when you want. All shifts available. Applications accepted Tues/Wed/Thurs. from 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm. We are located in Clayton at 141 N. Meremac, Suite 102. Questions call us at 314-863-3030.

We're looking forward to working with you.

Wildwood Hotel

Bath/Tile Services

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

Work where you are appreciated!

Call 636-391-0000

CNA's • Caregivers West St. Louis County Area

Overnights-Sign on Bonus for CNA's with current license Insured vehicle a must Download an application at

seniorshomecare.com or Call 314-962-7083

Bath Tubs & Surrounds

Most Jobs under $500 Finished in One Day $50 off with this ad

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CARPENTRY--DOORS AND INTERIOR TRIM--WINDOWS AND SIDING--STORM AND GENERAL HOME REPAIRS. 25 PLUS YEARS EXPERIENCE. 636-394-7927

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Home Improvement Patrick Interior Finish: Specializing in doors, trim mouldings, drywall-taping-painting.

Over 25 years experience. Honest days work for Honest days pay. References available. Call Pat 314-415-0377

Granite Finish on Countertops

Most Jobs under $500 Finished in One Day $50 off with this ad

314 397 4965

www.refinishingplus.com

Landscaping/Lawn Care Mikes Lawn Service: Dependable, responsible. Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, seeding, fertilizing. References.

Call 636-346-9704 â&#x20AC;˘Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘Driveways â&#x20AC;˘Walks â&#x20AC;˘Concrete & Pavers â&#x20AC;˘Sod â&#x20AC;˘Hauling â&#x20AC;˘Mulch â&#x20AC;˘Topsoil â&#x20AC;˘Rock â&#x20AC;˘Decorative Rock â&#x20AC;˘Bobcat Work â&#x20AC;˘Grading â&#x20AC;˘Drainage â&#x20AC;˘Erosion â&#x20AC;˘Pool Fill-Ins Specializing in Retaining Walls and Paver Patios

314-849-5387 Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial Member of the Better Business Bureau

JS Home Services Handyman â&#x20AC;˘ Carpenter 25 Plus Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates!

House Closings, Deck Repairs Structural Repairs All Jobs Big or Small Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

Call Jim at 314-420-3562

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Waldo Gonzalez Landscaping Residential & Commercial Fully insured. Clean-up, lawn mowing. Leaf removal, gutter cleaning, leaf vacuuming at curb. Mulching, yard maintenance, tree & bush trimming, mowing, retaining walls, etc.

Call 314-713-3635

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636-337-7758

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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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Lost dog. Australian shepherd - female. Missing since Tuesday, July 28th. 14 years old, tri-colored, with bald spots due to food allergies, weighs 35ibs. Poor eyesight and hearing. She was wearing an electric fence collar with tags. Last seen near highway 100 and Melrose Rd. Please call! 636458-3315, 314-608-2839, or 314-495-0374.

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MIKE'S PAINTING

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Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

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

Interior and Exterior Painting Window and Gutter Cleaning Power Washing www.painting-pros.com

636-527-2501

Pet Services

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KENNEL ME NOT GOT TRAVEL PLANS! Bring your Dog to one of OUR loving HOMES while you travel! We provide companionship in a private, caring, dog loving home.

Why pay more for cramped, lonely cages or kennels.

314-600-2044

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Specializing in Brazilian & Other Hardwood Decks

Work Guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured â&#x20AC;˘ References

314-852-5467

Craig's Lawn Maintenance LLC Summer cleanup, weekly mowing, trimming & blowing, aeration, seeding fertilization, mulching & more! Insured / ! ! Comp.

Workmen's Senior discount. Call Craig at 314-3307883 or 636- 394-9978

Retaining Walls, Flagstone Walkways & Patios Brick Walkways & Patios, Ponds & Waterfalls

Ed: 314-239-8033 Mike: 314-575-7478

Window Services

314-846-6499

www.cedarbeautiful.com

Call 636-699-5189

(314) 277-7891

Get firewood early! 8x4 $85!

Double Ground Oak Mulch, All Natural. By the pick-up or dump truck load. Spread prices and dump prices. Call 314808-3330

DECK STAINING â&#x20AC;˘ BY BRUSH ONLY You've seen the mess now call the best!

Professional Lawn Mowing Grass Cutting $30 and up!

Leaf, Bush & Tree removal.

Retaining Walls, Patio, and Much More!

Painting, Carpentry, Interior & Exterior Door Installation. Plumbing, Bathroom Remodel, Handyman Services. No Job Too Small. References Available. Call Waid

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Morales Landscaping LLC

DAVIS HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Firewood/Mulch Services

Woman's Touch Painting Interior painting, faux, wallpaper removal, wall repair, I also build wood storage shelves.

Meticulous painter since 2000.

Call me at 636-346-5757

Summer Clean-up, Edging, Mulching, Grass Cutting, Fertilizing, Spraying, Sodding, Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Trimming, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Patios & Draining Work

Call 314-426-8833

A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpapering, we handle your design needs, professionally trained.

Faux finishes, texturing, marbling, graining. Interior & exterior, insured, free estimates.

All work done by owner. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-640-4085. 24 years experience.

PAUL HANN PAINTING Residential

Summer Cleanup! Leaf r e m o v a l , mulch ing, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning, mowin g ! Snow Removal. Valley Landscape Co. (636) 458-8234

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Landscaping/Lawn Care Painting, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Door replacements, all Odd jobs, No job too small! Very Reasonable Prices! Free Estimates!

All work Guaranteed! 636-791-2079

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

BOBCAT â&#x20AC;˘ Excavating â&#x20AC;˘ Grading â&#x20AC;˘ Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Demolition â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Drainage Fast & Reasonable

Landscape Design & Installation â&#x20AC;˘Lawn Mowing & Fertilization â&#x20AC;˘ Schrub Pruning â&#x20AC;˘Brush Clearing â&#x20AC;˘Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘Ponds â&#x20AC;˘Drainage Work â&#x20AC;˘Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050

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Mole Services

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OUTDOOOR SOLUTIONS Now offering mole trapping services. 636-296-5050.

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â&#x20AC;˘Complete Room & Surface Prep â&#x20AC;˘Renew Kitchen Cabinets â&#x20AC;˘New Look for Furniture â&#x20AC;˘Dependable â&#x20AC;˘ References

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PIANO LESSONS. Experienced piano teacher now accepting new students. All ages accepted, you're never too old to learn the pleasure of music. Lessons given in my Creve Couer home. References available. Call Sofia at 314750-4094

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xquisite all brick DeShetler custom built home on a 3+ acre lot with panoramic view of Chesterfield Valley! 4377 square feet on the main level plus 3400 square feet of finish in the lower level! Quality construction, highend amenities, incredible custom millwork, phenomenal custom stamped concrete inside & out and extremely energy efficient! Awesome, open floorplan. Gorgeous custom built wood and leaded glass entry door.

The library features gorgeous custom paneling and built-ins. Rich wood flooring in library, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room and hearth

room. Wonderful gourmet kitchen with SubZero refrigerator, wine cooler and ice maker; Wolf 5 burner gas range, warming drawer and oven; Asko dishwasher; granite countertops; huge walk-in pantry. Fabulous hearth room has St. Genevieve stone fireplace, custom cabinets, and vaulted ceiling.

The main level features two bedroom suites.

The spacious master bedroom suite has a private covered porch and luxury master bath.

Incredible finished walkout lower level is finished with the same high level of quality as the main level with exquisite millwork, 12 ft pour, family room with custom cherry entertainment center, brick fireplace, 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, game room, golf room (optional media room), full kitchen, steam

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Green home with ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) walls to roof means extremely low utility bills. Exterior with 14x10 gunite hot tub; stamped concrete patio, deck and circle drive; 2 concrete bars; 2 fireplaces; and 4 garage spaces with porte cochere.

Stunning home!

This home is offered for sale by Prudential Alliance, REALTORS for $1,500,000. To schedule a private viewing, please call 636-537-0300 or visit prudentialalliance.com for more details.

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WEST CLASSIFIEDS Guitar Lessons

Plumbing Services

Roofing Services

GUITAR LESSONS Now Accepting New Students.

Lessons in your home.

Experience includes: band leader, music composer, vocalist, references available, CD’s published (CASANOVA)$30/hr.

A-ACCURATE ROOFING SIDING & GUTTERS

no job too Large or too Small, Affordable Roofing residential & commercial, all types of roofing, 40 year experience, call for a Free Estimate, 636-939-5109 or 1-800-459-ROOF

Call Joe 636-346-7146 or 636-458-2066

Plumbing Services

Commercial Real Estate For sale. St. Charles Rock Rd. 9800-16, 3 tenants, total rent $4475.00 per month. $475,000. Call 636-394-3577 or 314-610-9065

For all your Residential & Commercial Plumbing needs Local 562•Licensed in St.Louis County

(636) 386-8755

Affordable Plumbing Repairs and bathroom remodeling.

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

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

Real Estate Private party can help you sell your mortgage or trust deed.

Call 636-230-6230 or 636-346-3600

Roofing Services Recession Roofing & Repairs Roofing, guttering, painting, siding, tile flooring. 15% Off Total roof replacement. Licensed, bonded and insured.

Call Wayne 314-685-0884

REGER ROOFING COMPANY

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HAIL OR WIND DAMAGE Residential/Commercial

FREE ESTIMATES Family Owned Business Since 1928

314-965-6203

MILBOURN ROOFING New or Repair, Do Own Work No Job too small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted 314-484-1548

AirBed Pros

Is your airbed not working properly?

Give Airbed 314.599.2777 Pros a Airbedpros.com Call Today!

Tree Services A trim specialist. Ornamentals to Oaks. Storm damage/maintenence, through clean-up.

Experienced, insured, arborist, references. 314-832-9097 email:jettree@yahoo.com

Tree Services

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COLE TREE SERVICE Tree and stump removal. Trimming, deadwooding. Free estimates.

Insured. 636-475-3661 Website www.cole/tree/service.biz

I work with a group of buyers interested in purchasing monthly payments secured by property. If you own a real estate note backed by a trust deed you'd like to sell, call 636-230-6230 or 636-346-3600

Tuckpointing Services MILBOURN TUCKPOINTING Chimneys, Walls, Spot & Solid Waterproofing, Caulking Do Own Work • No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business Free estimate 10% senior discount Credit cards accepted 314-484-1548

Cash Cash Cash

Sell your Old or Unwanted Jewelry, Diamonds & Watches. Top Cash Paid!

Diamond & Jewelry Brokers

473 Lafayette Ctr Next to Dierbergs

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636-391-6622

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Wedding Services

OLD RECORDS WANTED

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Collector buying old jazz, blues, soul and rock LP records and 45s. Please call Mike at (314) 413-091810-8

Marriage Ceremonies Renewal of Vows Commitment & Affirmation of Love

(314) 703-7456

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