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Before & After

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The Brainy Bunch Many people, including some conservatives, have been very impressed with how brainy the president and his advisers are. But that is not quite as reassuring as it might seem.

It was, after all, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s brilliant “brains trust” advisers whose policies are now increasingly recognized as having prolonged the Great Depression of the 1930s, while claiming credit for ending it. The Great Depression ended only when the Second World War put an end to many New Deal policies.

FDR himself said that “Dr. New Deal” had been replaced by “Dr. Win-the-War.” But those today who are for big spending like to credit wartime big spending for bringing the Great Depression to an end. They never ask the question as to why previous depressions always had ended on their own, much faster than the one under FDR, and without government intervention or massive government spending.

Brainy folks also were present in Lyndon Johnson’s administration, especially in the Pentagon, where Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara’s brilliant “whiz kids” tried to micro-manage the Vietnam war, with disastrous results.

There usually is only a limited amount of damage that can be done by dull or stupid people.

For creating a truly monumental disaster, you need people with high IQs. Such people have been told all their lives how brilliant they are, until finally they feel forced to admit it, with all due modesty.

But they not only tend to over-estimate their own brilliance, more fundamentally they tend to over-estimate how important brilliance itself is when dealing with real world problems.

Many crucial things in life are learned from experience, rather than from clever thoughts or clever words. Indeed, a gift for the clever phrasing so much admired by the media can be a fatal talent, especially for someone chosen to lead a government.

Make no mistake about it, Adolf Hitler was brilliant. His underlying beliefs may have been half-baked and his hatreds overwhelming, but he was a genius when it came to carrying out his plans politically, based on those beliefs and hatreds.

Starting from a position of Germany’s military weakness in the early 1930s, Hitler not only built up Germany’s war-making potential, he did so in ways that minimized the danger that his potential victims would

match his military build-up with their own. He said whatever soothing words they wanted to hear that would spare them the cost of military deterrence and the pain of contemplating another war.

He played some of the most highly educated people of his time for fools - not only foreign political leaders but also members of the intelligentsia. The editor of The Times of London filtered out reports that his own foreign correspondents in Germany sent him about the evils and dangers of the Nazis. In the United States, W.E.B. Du Bois - with a Ph.D. from Harvard - said that dictatorship in Germany was “absolutely necessary to get the state in order.”

In an age when facts seem to carry less weight than the visions of brilliant and charismatic leaders, it is more important than ever to look at the actual track records of those brilliant and charismatic leaders.

After all, Hitler led Germany into military catastrophe and left much of the country in ruins.

Even in a country which suffered none of the wartime destruction that others suf suffered in the 20th century, Argentina began that century as one of the 10 richest nations in the world - ahead of France and Germany - and ended it as such an economic disaster that no one would even compare it to France or Germany.

Politically brilliant and charismatic leaders, promoting reckless government spending - of whom Juan Peron was the most prominent, but by no means alone - managed to create an economic disaster in a country with an abundance of natural resources and a country that was spared the stresses that wars inflicted on other nations in the 20th century.

Someone recently pointed out how much Barack Obama’s style and strategies resemble those of Latin American charismatic despots - the takeover of industries by demagogues who never ran a business, the rousing rhetoric of resentment addressed to the masses and the personal cult of the leader promoted by the media.

But do we want to become the world’s largest banana republic?

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letters to the editor Sanctions against Iran To The Editor: After years of fruitless efforts to change Iranian behavior using soft diplomacy, it is time to employ serious economic sanctions to show Iran we are serious.

Let’s remember that Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is not the only issue.

Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. It has funded and armed Hezbollah and Hamas, and has supplied our enemies in Iraq with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that have killed and wounded American soldiers. Recent press reports have identified weapons now flowing into and being used in Afghanistan.

The Iranian regime has brutalized its own people, including murdering demonstrators in the streets who were peacefully protesting a sham election.

Iran’s leaders have revealed themselves to be brutal tyrants set on using violence and terror to control their own people and neighboring countries.

Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad repeatedly has denied the Holocaust and vowed to wipe Israel off the map.

U.S. intelligence agencies have uncovered documentary evidence that Iran has not just a uranium enrichment program, but the sort of high-explosives testing program necessary to develop a nuclear weapon, a surprisingly advanced ballistic missile program, and a program to develop a reentry vehicle with military nuclear applications.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently found that Iran now has installed more than 8,000 centrifuges to refine its low-enriched uranium into weapons-grade material.

It is in this context that we should view the Iranian quest for nuclear weapons. A regime with no qualms about arming terrorists to kill Americans, Iraqis and Israelis is not a regime the world can allow to become a nuclear power.

Ahmadinejad spoke before the United Nations - the same UN which has passed Security Council Resolution 1696, which requires the immediate suspension of all enrichment-related activities by Iran and strict monitoring by the IAEA. After rejecting every UN, IAEA, European and U.S. effort to convince Iran to stop enriching uranium, Ahmadinejad’s very presence in the General Assembly was a shameful mockery of serious diplomacy. No doubt his words to that body removed all doubt.

Iran will never stop developing weapons of mass destruction without serious action by the international community.

At a minimum, the United States should engage in strong economic sanctions against foreign companies that transport, finance, broker or in any way facilitate the export of refined petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel fuel, to Iran.

Although it has massive oil reserves, Iran has very weak refining capabilities, and so these sanctions would both embarrass and hurt the Ahmadinejad regime. If there is any doubt of this, ask yourself why anti-American Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez recently traveled to Iran to publicly assure Ahmadinejad he would supply gasoline in the event of these U.S. sanctions.

Ahmadinejad knows he is vulnerable, and that these sanctions would hurt him very badly.

It is time to show the Iranian regime that we are serious and to give our diplomats something more tangible with which to work. Iran’s days as the leading exporter of terrorism, and the weapons that kill American soldiers, must come to an end.

But as of now, Ahmadinejad has no reason to believe we are serious about stopping him. It is time to take serious steps to demonstrate to him that he is wrong.

James Talent Former U.S. Senator

Understanding reform

To The Editor: Are you smart enough to understand health care reform?

We are all smart enough to understand that health care reform is all about big government with heavy taxation. Forget the care, but keep us under the big Democrat thumb.

We are smart enough to understand that “reform,” “public option,” and “exchange” are just different words to sell the same bad program, and put many Americans and their companies out of business.

Did you know there are about 4,000 health insurance agents that serve as an exchange to Missouri’s small businesses?

These college-educated, licensed agents lease offices, buy equipment, and hire support staff of secretaries, graphic artists, Web site designers and other services.

Agents learn their clients’ needs, research plans offered by large insurance companies, and present appropriate insurance choices, or provide an exchange. They are fathers, mothers, or the grandfather who planned to work extra years because of the recession.

Who has even whispered that the reform will erase 15 percent of free enterprise, the

insurance industry, and demolish these professionals, tossing them and their families onto the unemployment heap. Solid companies will fall and no longer pay taxes - a disaster for state budgets. Instead, the “exchange” will be run by ACORN volunteers who know nothing, not even insurance terms.

We all understand that publisher Dan Miller is correct, as he defines the health reform on Aug. 7: “Today Americans enjoy the most advanced, sophisticated, cutting-edge health care in the world. But under the Obama/Democrat health regime, this will be replaced by the outdated, failed, throwback, socialized medicine policies of foreign countries that reflect their lower standards of living.”

And yes, I am paralyzed with fear that I will grow old in pain or die young from a health problem because America’s worldrenowned treatments could not be used.

Marjie Saiter Chesterfield

texting and e-mails, they use abbreviated words, letters, numbers and symbols to communicate more quickly. Just because older generations did not use technology for shorthand, what is the difference now?

Lastly, older generations did not have this kind of technology so they cannot accurately predict that it will not help teens in the future when they run the business world. New technology usually ends up helping the world, so why would it not help the American youth today?

I believe that our modern technology will help our teens in the future. They will become smarter, have a broader vocabulary, and be able to communicate in many different ways.

Alyssa Dosmann St. Louis County

To The Editor: Whenever you hear another story about an accident caused by cell phones, do you To The Editor: find yourself worrying every time your Let me get this straight. teen leaves for a drive that you may never President Barack Obama’s health care see them again? plan will be written by a committee whose I am responding to the article, “Dnt Txt chairman says he does not understand it; Whl Drvn” in the Sept. 2 issue. passed by a Congress that has not read it This law is a very good idea to help get and whose members will be exempt from rid of the distraction while driving; help it; signed by a president who is a socialist; new drivers learn to drive safely; and help funded by a treasury chief who did not pay their parents to not worry so much. his taxes; overseen by a surgeon general Not paying attention was the leading who is obese; and financed by a country cause of all crashes in Missouri last year. that is broke.

If you are looking at your phone or texting, What could possibly go wrong? you obviously are not looking at the road or Art Benkelman paying attention to the rules. You also can Ballwin get emotionally attached to your conversation so your mind will be thinking about that and not what you should be doing.

This law affects people ages 21 and Modern technology younger so it mainly affects people who are just starting to drive. They need all the To The Editor: Why would the American youth become help they can get and I find that I remember things better if I am paying attention to one stupid with modern technology?

I am responding to the article in the July thing at a time. If they can drive without 22 issue “Is modern technology ‘dumbing texting for several years, they have a better chance of realizing that there is not a good down’ American’s youth?”

I disagree with this because I think it will reason for having to text while they drive. make them smarter for many reasons.

With this new law, parents do not have First, teens are learning more vocabu- to worry as much with their new drivers. lary. In this article, Nancy Burns says that Some parents already have this rule with modern technology keeps the English lan- their kids but this law just gives them guage alive because we keep on adding new double protection. If the kids are caught, words, for example, iTunes and Google. By they face up to a $200 fine. adding more words, the English language All in all, this law is a great idea to keep continues to grow. away the distraction, help new drivers and Also, teens learn how to communicate in help ease the minds of parents. many different ways, including e-mailing, Amanda Ebert texting and cell phones. Many times in St. Louis County

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Lightning strike

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Smoke signals Talk of smoking bans are flaring up all over the place.

The latest hotbed of activity for this always controversial topic is our very own city of Wildwood. Just how controversial is a smoking ban? So controversial that it turns elected officials into Brett Favre.

One Wildwood City Councilman actually resigned when Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther threatened to veto any ordinance that the City Council passed, only to un-resign hours later.

The debate over smoking bans has been going on for years. The two sides seem to be somehow divided upon the same ideological line. Some believe that they should have the freedom to smoke in public; others believe that they should have the freedom to avoid second-hand smoke in public places. Both sides are using individual liberty as their core argument.

But in regards to a smoking ban, individual liberty is not really the core issue, it is just the one that everybody uses.

Individual liberties are sacrificed all the time in deference to public health and safety. We have speed limits, drunk driving laws, safety standards and other such ordinances that at some level restrict our freedom - but that most people agree serve the public good. This is, after all, a country built on the rule of law.

With that said, West Newsmagazine continues to oppose any local smoking ban, but not because of a threat to our freedom. There are far larger and more daunting threats to our freedom right now than whether or not we can light up in a bar.

Rather, we believe that there are two fundamental principles at stake in the discussion of smoking bans.

First, a local government should not be in the practice of putting its business community at a marked disadvantage to neighboring communities. That is exactly what a smoking ban at the municipal level accomplishes. It limits the customers that a business can seek. It says very clearly

that City A can be more accommodating to a wider range of clientele than City B, the one with the ban, thereby giving businesses in City A a clear advantage simply based on breadth of available customers.

This tends to not be an argument against smoking bans so much as it is an argument against local smoking bans. In Wildwood, for instance, every business owner opened their doors assuming they could target a certain number and type of clients. It is simply wrong and potentially fraudulent to now limit that potential customer base.

The second principle at stake is far larger and more important. It is something that we are absolutely running away from in this country at many different levels.

That principle is as follows: Anything the free market can fix, it should be allowed to fix.

That argument has been in play in regards to smoking for the last five decades. In the 1950s, when the public attitude toward smoking was very different, there were virtually no limits on where a person could enjoy a cigarette.

Since then, the free market has slowly and methodically made the vast majority of our country smoke-free, without the interference of government. Retail stores, airlines, taxi cabs - all have become nonsmoking environments. Why? Because the free market said they had to.

So when discussing a smoking ban at the municipal level, we really are just talking about banning smoking in restaurants and bars. Beyond that, we are mostly talking about banning smoking at local restaurants and bars, as many national chains already have made the decision to go smoke-free. Again, the free market has taken care of the rest of the business community.

Eventually, if the public truly demands it, the free market will decide this issue on its own. So why should the government be allowed to intervene when consumers already are dealing with the situation?

Question of the week: Do you support a smoke ban?

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CREVE COEUR BALLWIN Picking up falling leaves

Police partner with Secret Service

The Ballwin Public Works Department will begin its curb-side leaf collection program on Oct. 26.

Unlike trash collection, the city cannot guarantee which day of the week residents’ leaves will be collected. Once city crews pass each home, they will only return after all other homes have been collected.

All leaves should be raked to the curb no later than Sun., Nov. 29 to ensure they are collected within the final week that begins on Nov. 30.

The collection schedule is as follows: • South of Manchester Road - Tuesdays or Thursdays.

• North of Manchester Road - Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.

This service is only provided to customers of the city’s contracted waste hauler.

Properties that have a separate contract are excluded from the city’s curb-side leaf collection. Residents also are reminded that leaves will be picked up by the trash hauler as part of their yard waste collection pro-

In early April, Creve Coeur Police Det. Nicole Bible received a call from the victim of a possible fraud. Bible began an investigation and realized early on that the department would need some assistance with an investigation of this magnitude and enlisted the help of the United States Secret Service.

Through the cooperative effort of both agencies, it was determined that the Westin Trade Co. was the victim of a substantial fraud. Both suspects were charged in the incident and ended up pleading guilty and are working out the details with the United States Attorney’s office for some restitution to the victim.

“Through a cooperative effort of the two organizations the case came to a successful resolution,” Creve Coeur Police Chief Glenn Eidman said.

A local man and woman pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding the Creve Coeur consumer products business, said Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap.

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Reap described what transpired.

Stacey R. Guiling, of Wildwood, and Lawrence H. Garrison, of St. Charles, were partners and co-owners of G&G Retail Consulting Inc., which was in the business of buying consumer products from manufacturers or wholesalers and reselling the products to retailers or other wholesalers.

Both worked out of their homes and did not maintain commercial office space.

Over the past several years, the business experienced significant financial trouble, worsening during 2008 and into 2009. In March 2009, they devised a fraudulent scheme to obtain money from Westin Trading Inc. in Creve Coeur, which was in the business of consumer products sales.

Garrison contacted the owner of Westin and falsely stated that G&G had secured an order of Jack Links brand food products from Save-A-Lot Foods for resale to Westin, and that they would have to prepay G&G for the food products.

Within a week after the payment from Westin, Guiling made a series of wire transfers from G&G’s bank account totaling in excess of $100,000, including a wire transfer of $56,000 to Captain’s Cove Marine for the purchase of a boat and wire transfers of various sums to a bank account in her name and a bank account in her husband’s name.

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WILDWOOD Environmental testing revised Plans for environmental testing at a Wildwood property adjacent to a national Superfund contamination site were revisited in September.

In August, the Wildwood City Council hired a third-party consultant, Ed Paschal, to review work plans that the environmental testing firm, Mundell & Associates Inc., established. Paschal, owner of St. Louisbased Custom Environmental Services, made some recommendations after his review of the plans.

Based on Paschal’s recommendations, project plans were revised for the site commonly called the “Primm property” near the Strecker Forest area.

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Circle Of Concern dedicates new center to director Officials for Circle Of Concern dedicated its new center in Valley Park on Sept. 27.

Circle constructed the new center to get the space necessary to help the growing number Friends and board members of Circle Of Concern watch as Circle of Southwest Director Glenn Koenen (center) cuts the ribbon to open the new and West County center. families needing food, financial assistance and other aid.

“Business at Circle is good, and that’s bad,” Circle Board President Jerry Caesar, of Chesterfield, said.

The new, LEED-certified center houses Circle’s food pantry, program rooms and offices. The keystone of a $1.35 million project, the 6,750-square-foot building is two and a half times the size of Circle’s old center.

“This is modern and functional space,” Circle Director Glenn Koenen said. “We have a much better environment for our volunteers and the families who need our help.”

The building’s look mimics Circle’s former center, demolished after the charity moved into its new building. Construction of the new center became possible when Circle Of Concern was able to acquire property just north of their old home. A year earlier, Circle purchased the former Don’s Service property just east of the old center.

That 2,500-square-foot building was remodeled to become Circle’s food warehouse.

As a result of both projects, Circle tripled its footprint and went from less than 3,000 square feet of space to 9,250 square feet.

“Circle Of Concern has served this community since 1967,” Koenen said. “Now we’re positioned to serve this community for the next 40 to 50 years.”

Among those taking part in the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies were Valley Park Mayor Grant Young, Manchester Mayor David Willson, representatives from the Fenton and West County Chambers of Commerce, Circle’s staff and board members, and members of the design-build team who made the new center possible.

Before the ribbon cutting, Circle Of Concern presented awards to many involved in the new center effort, including Killen Studio Architects and Salian Commercial Construction. Also honored was William Jones, Sr,. and Meramec Valley Bank for their support of Circle’s work.

During the ceremony, Circle Of Concern’s Board of Directors revealed their decision to name the center in honor of the charity’s long-time executive director. The new center will be knows as The Glenn Koenen Building. assurance details, testing on the site could begin shortly thereafter. He and Bruce Morrison, special legal counsel to Wildwood, said they still anticipate testing will be under way before the next status conference with St. Louis County Circuit Judge Richard Bresnahan, which is scheduled for Oct. 14.

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Up in smoke Wildwood tables proposed Clean Air Act until St. Louis County vote on Nov. 3

By Julie Brown Patton After taking a quick breath to clear the air following several months of extensive discussions, elected representatives finally had to decide at the Sept. 28 Wildwood City Council meeting whether the city would try to become the third municipality in the metropolitan region to enact a Clean Air Act. The City Council declined to take action on the proposed smoking ban, and instead opted to wait and see how residents vote on the proposed St. Louis County-wide smoking ban on Nov. 3.

Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther said the City Councilmembers reviewed all of the ongoing and recent public input about the proposed Clean Air Act. “We appreciate all the people who turned out and presented their views so respectfully,” Woerther said. “Altogether it seemed fairly representative of Wildwood’s population.”

But Woerther made it clear at the onset of the City Council meeting that he would veto any smoking ban ordinance that might be adopted without the vote of city residents.

Wildwood City Councilmember Holly

Ferris (ward 8) said she and most of her constituents support a smoking ban in Wildwood – but not without exemptions, such as “grandfathering in the three establishments in Wildwood that are for people 21 and older (Larry’s, Stovall’s Grove and Brothers Bar).”

He cited U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifications through which secondhand smoke is known to contain more than 4,800 chemicals. He said 250 of those chemicals are known to be toxic.

However, Papa Murphy’s Take’N’Bake Pizza business owner Jane Pach pointed out in her remarks that many of the same chemicals Cowan referenced also are found in common items, such as acetone in nail polish remover and other substances in hair spray, and are still in use through other products and places such as salons.

-Papa Murphy’s Owner Jane Pach “These chemicals haven’t been outlawed elsewhere,” Pach said. “It’s OSHA’s nance would prohibit smoking in all public responsibility to decide what applies in places, including outdoor restaurant patios, workplaces, not the American Cancer Socioffices, public buildings, entertainment ety. Even in states with statewide smoking bans, they have exemptions for patios. facilities and recreation areas.

A surprising presentation from researcher There are 12 businesses that will go out Stanley Cowan, of the Department of of business or leave Wildwood due to this Family and Community Medicine, Uni- type of ordinance. Patrons will just go to versity of Missouri-Columbia Health Chesterfield, Ellisville or Manchester.”

The group of Rockwood Valley Middle System, kicked off the evening with study results about particulate matter pollution School students who originally initiated and secondhand smoke effects. Cowan the concept of creating an ordinance again gave detailed observations he said he had made in eight Wildwood area restaurants between Sept. 9-13.

See UP IN SMOKE, page 35 Approximately 90 people attended the forum, and heard remarks in a handful of recurring categories: public health concerns, impact on local businesses, freedom of choice factors, government intervention, and the overall image of Wildwood.

The current version of the proposed ordi-

“It’s OSHA’s responsibility to decide what applies in workplaces, not the American Cancer Society.”

“We need to allow restaurants to provide smoking areas on their outside patios,” Ferris said. “If this concession would have been made during the last four months, we could have gotten an ordinance passed.”

A total of 33 people shared a variety of viewpoints during a 2-hour public forum regarding Wildwood’s proposed Clean Air Act ordinance on Sept. 24. The forum, complete with City Councilmembers and staff, was held at the St. Louis Community College’s Wildwood campus – which some attendees noted, ironically, is a smoke-free site.

Town & Country officials prepare to implement deer management plan

By Diane Plattner The Town & Country Deer Herd Management Program Implementation Task Force recently met to prepare to implement the municipality’s deer management plan.

Comprised of citizens and Town & Country Board of Aldermen members, the task force met Sept. 24 to discuss plans to implement the deer management plan, which features both non-lethal sterilization and lethal sharp-shooting. The plan is meant to control the deer population, which officials estimate is overpopulated, although officials said that no recent count has been conducted.

The Town & Country Board of Aldermen in June approved a deer management contract, which calls for the provider, Anthony DeNicola, of White Buffalo, to capture with drop nets and remote darts up to 100 female deer which will be surgically sterilized by at least one licensed Missouri veterinarian. The sterilized does will be fitted with ear tags, with one mature doe in each matrilineal group radio-collared to facilitate future management efforts. The sterilized, marked animals then will be released.

The contract also calls for killing by sharp-shooting up to 100 unmarked deer, which includes up to 15 antlered deer, only

if they disturb bait traps.

Susan Feigenbaum, a resident member of the task force, clarified a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) permit, which had incorrectly combined the two numbers to allow 115 deer to be killed, more than allowed by the contract.

The contract allows the provider to shoot deer day or night with use of a stationary vehicle.

DeNicola and his staff are expected to begin baiting in November so that sterilization and shooting can take place during a three-week period in December.

The late time of year has sparked con-

cerns from resident Bruni Perez, who wants to ensure sterilization will not result in aborting an unborn deer. An MDC official supported the safe sterilization procedures that Perez recommended. She said she also wants to ensure the safe, humane treatment of any bucks that inadvertently fall under nets trying to trap does for sterilization.

The contract requires the provider to attempt to complete 70 percent of the sterilization phase before the killing phase.

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Site development plan adjusted for proposed fire station Zoning process continues but overall project still in holding pattern

By Julie Brown Patton As part of the multi-year, typical process the Monarch Fire Protection District follows when exploring potential new stations, district officials and officials for Wildwood recently discussed adjustments to preliminary site development plans.

Revisions were made in direct response to requests from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission and neighboring residents.

Site development planning should not be confused with the typical overall stages that districts follow when considering potential new station locations, said Monarch Director Rick Gans.

“If a station is constructed near the intersection of Orrville and Shephard Roads, it would not be able to be addressed until at least another couple of years due to the required budget needed,” Gans said. “If we could build there now, we would. But the first step is to acquire land. Then we plan, followed by securing the finances. Then we build. We are following the process similar to that of the station built at White Road and Olive Blvd. For that one, the land was purchased in 2000, but the fire station was not built until four years later.”

Gans said it is not the district’s desire or intent to increase taxes to fund proposed stations, so they will have to save the funding over a period of time. In essence, the future of the proposed station remains in a holding pattern until a variety of elements can be sorted out.

Monarch Director Kim Evans echoed that the Wildwood location under discussion is a proposed future firehouse with no date attached.

“In addition to needing at least $2 million for a facility, we have to be able to fund the new equipment and employees,” Evans said. “We’re currently at the stage of letting our intentions be known that we’d like to build there, but I can’t see that the overall project would be able to move forward any sooner than 2012 at the earliest.”

At a Sept. 8 Wildwood Planning and Zoning meeting, officials for the fire district requested a conditional use permit (CUP) for a 5-acre portion of the targeted 11-acre tract of land it is purchasing for the projected fire station. The land is located on the north side of Shephard Road at 17040 Orrville Road.

The proposed use is stated as a 1-story building of approximately 12,000 square feet with parking, said Wildwood City Planner Liz Montalbano.

George Stock, of Stock and Associates Consulting Engineers in Chesterfield, presented the preliminary site development plan.

In the same meeting, Joe Vujnich, Wildwood’s director of Planning and Parks, noted that an additional condition was added in response to the commission prohibiting any structural improvements within the defined 100-year floodplain area.

He said commission members were provided a comment letter prior to the meeting as well as noted opposition to the station proposal.

Vujnich said the next step is forwarding a letter of recommendation to the Wildwood City Council for its review and consideration. Commission members voted 8-1 to take that action.

The group also discussed whether a communications tower on the property is necessary.

Monarch Chief Clifford “Chip” Biele said a tower is not necessary at this proposed site because police, fire and emergency service personnel all use a different radio frequency than others.

Wildwood City Councilmember Holly Parks (ward 2) said she supports the proposed facility, noting she thinks it will be a positive addition to the community and crucial for the care of the area’s aging population.

However, she also voiced concern about any potential widening of Orrville and Strecker Roads to accommodate the facility and its vehicles.

When the Wildwood City Council addressed the letter of recommendation about the proposed station at the Sept. 14 meeting, they noted that some residents near the proposed site are not in favor of the station. They voted to exercise their right to review the project and site development plans.

A public hearing about the proposed station is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Oct. 20 Wildwood Planning/Economic Development/Parks (PEP) meeting.

Gans said district officials first anticipated closing on the land purchase by Sept.

30. However, he said the land now has to be sub-divided for zoning purposes and receive approval from the city before closing.

“Both parties agreed to close on or before Nov. 30, giving ample time to go through that process,” Gans said.

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By Julie Brown Patton Wildwood City Councilmember Bruce Colella (ward 7) officially resigned from the City Council as of Oct. 1, after a flurry of activity following his original electronic resignation during a late-night City Council meeting on Sept. 28.

During the two days post-resignation, city officials discussed and researched the legalities of Colella’s status.

He stated at the meeting that he believed City Councilmembers who were advocating for a public vote regarding the proposed smoking ban ordinance were shirking their duty as elected leaders, particularly when it came to tough public policy issues.

“We make so many more important decisions, such as analyzing a $20 million budget every year, that these long, drawnout discussions about one topic just seemed trivial and stupid in comparison,” Colella said in retrospect.

He said he simply got so frustrated and angry, he lost his temper that night.

“I just didn’t want to talk about the ordinance over and over anymore,” Colella said.

At approximately 10:05 p.m. that night, Colella electronically stated, “I regret that due to personal issues I will be unable to complete my council term serving the residents of Ward 7. It has been a privilege to serve the residents of my ward, and I will look fondly back at this time.”

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Colella in a written, signed letter on Oct. 1, asked that his immediate resignation be accepted, citing that “it was truly a privilege to serve the city as both a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.”

Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther in an acknowledgement letter stated that he accepted the resignation, and now will move forward in seeking Colella’s replacement. Woerther expressed appreciation for Colella’s many years of dedication and faithful service to the city.

Wildwood’s city charter directs the mayor to appoint a qualified candidate from ward 7 for the vacancy, which the City Council must confirm with a majority vote. That person will serve until the next general municipal election, which is in April 2010.

Bob Porter is the other ward 7 City Councilmember. Woerther said he will be consulting with Porter to find a replacement to fulfill Colella’s remaining term.

Colella had resigned unexpectedly near the end of the Sept. 28 City Council meeting. But he quickly withdrew the resignation shortly thereafter, and said he planned to attend the next scheduled meeting.

Amid the meeting portion devoted to discussion about the proposed Clean Air Act, Colella e-mailed his resignation to Woerther, fellow City Councilmembers and city staff.

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By about 11:25 p.m. that same night, Colella said he had cooled off in his car and e-mailed officials stating that he may have acted hastily and would like to rescind the resignation. However, Woerther accepted the resignation at 12:28 a.m.

Colella said he “never abandoned his council duties” and originally said he hoped to work things out officially with Woerther and the city’s attorney, Rob Golterman.

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On Sept. 28, the region saw a major milestone in the project when MoDOT officials dismantled the temporary concrete batch plant at the I-170 interchange. The plant, which was installed in May 2008, produced most of the concrete for the project.

The concrete batch plant produced more than 201,000 cubic yards of concrete for the project and allowed crews easy access to concrete during construction.

“It’s more cost-efficient and it keeps trucks off the local roads,” Wilson said.

“That way we didn’t have to be out in traf traffic.”

MoDOT and its partner on the project, Gateway Constructors, still have a large amount of work at Hanley and Eager Roads, which is due to be completed by the end of October. Work on the overpass at Big Bend Blvd. is due to be completed by Dec. 1. Crews also are finishing an overpass at Clayton Road and repairing McCausland Ave. as it travels under I-64. At the I-170 interchange, connecting roads between Hanley and Brentwood Blvd. need to be constructed, as well as a ramp connecting southbound I-170 to Brentwood Blvd.

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District also is in the process of installing a sewer line down the middle of the interchange.

“After MSD is done, we can begin paving work through the middle of the I-170 inter-

change,” MoDOT spokesperson Linda Wilson said. “That interchange is going to be the last area that we finish.”

The second phase of the project, between I-170 and Kingshighway Blvd., will not have any additional lanes.

The exact reopening date and a grand reopening celebration similar to that held for the first phase of the project is expected to be announced in November.

When I-64 fully reopens later this year, crews hope to have every detail in place so that no further closures will have to occur.

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A ribbon cutting was held last week for the opening of the new Spirit of St. Louis ramp at Hwy. 40.

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Former youth football coach settles assault charges

By Julie Brown Patton aggression management class. He also was Former Marquette Junior Mustangs placed on unsupervised probation for 12 football coach Anthony “Tony” Warneke months. He was required to send a letter settled legal charges regarding an alleged of apology to the player and his family, as shoving of an 11-year-old football player well as to agree to have no contact with the of an opposing team. The incident occurred minor. Additionally, he was ordered to pay last fall. the court costs. Engelmeyer said the conWarneke’s case originally was set to go clusion of this case satisfied all parties. to trial Sept. 28.

“Mr. Warneke conducted himself like However, prior to the trial date, Warneke a gentleman, and cooperated fully,” and his attorney, Charles “Ed” Brown, Engelmeyer said. worked out details with St. Louis County The Chesterfield Police Department Court Judge Mary Ott and the prosecutor charged Warneke, of Ballwin, with assault for the city of Chesterfield, Tim Engelmeyer, of a minor after he allegedly shoved Wesley partner of Engelmeyer & Pezzani, LLC. Deavenport, of Wildwood, after a football As part of the settlement, Engelmeyer game on Oct. 4, 2008. Wesley is the son of said Warneke was required to attend an Joe and Denise Deavenport.

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Two more properties to be purchased for future Wildwood park

By Julie Brown Patton The city of Wildwood is expected to purchase two properties located at Jefferson Ave. in Wildwood as an addition to the linear park system being developed in the Glencoe area.

Linear parks typically are much greater in length than width. In this case, the overall plan is to connect future park land with the Wabash, Frisco and Pacific Mine-Railroad area.

At the Sept. 28 meeting, the Wildwood City Council voted to spend $155,000 to buy two land tracts from John and Lynn LaVelle.

Wildwood Director of Planning and Parks Joe Vujnich said that for the past 10 years, the Wildwood Planning/Economic Development/Parks (PEP) Committee had placed a priority on any land that might become available near the Grand Ave., 3rd Street, Jefferson Ave. and 5th Street area.

He said the price was based partially on an appraisal of the land the department had completed in 2008.

“This land will complement the community’s effort to promote the Meramec Greenway through its development of the Glencoe City Park and the ongoing main-

tenance and care of the Al Foster Memorial Trailhead,” Vujnich said.

He said the owners would like to close on the land purchase by Oct. 9.

Wildwood City Councilmember Rick Wise (ward 4), who serves as PEP chair, said city representatives hope to preserve and work with one of the structures on the site. He said phase 1 of the city’s long-term goal of a Glencoe/Wildwood park is underway.

“Some of the land in the park area was given to us by (St. Louis County) due to it being in the flood plain,” Wise said “Other pieces we have purchased over time. It’s nice to see picnic tables to enjoy and more park design happening. We’re happy about trying to honor and observe some of our railroad-related heritage. These latest properties will help us tie a park all together in the future.”

Vujnich said that officials for Wildwood have purchased a total of 11-plus acres of land in the Glencoe area over the last decade for the linear park.

Construction of the new playground is ahead of schedule, said Mark Benz, president of Benz-Parks, Inc., the general contractor and engineering company con-

Wildwood is building a new 2.5-acre city park, complete with playground, near the steam railroad operation based in Glencoe. Contractors hope to finish the site during October.

structing the new park.

Benz said the weather has been so cooperative that they hope to have the park mostly finished by the end of October.

“Working on a project such as this park is fantastic,” Benz said. “It’s so enjoyable during the project and when we walk away from it, we get to see how we’ve created something that will please so many people.”

He said the city and subcontractors have had a great relationship, and that the plans from the park’s landscape architect, Ken Keitel of Terraspec Inc. in Ballwin, have been easy to follow.

Benz estimates that they have been transforming nearly 2.5 acres at the site, which is located near the 12-inch, scaled-down steam railroad that the Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad Association manages. The railroad runs every Sunday during the fall each year.

The railroad was organized in 1939, and began operations near Brown Road and Natural Bridge. It moved to Glencoe in 1961, and now is a very popular Wildwood attraction.The last rides of this year are Nov. 1. The ride is a 2-mile, round trip lasting about 30 minutes and travels along the scenic Meramec River.

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The Monarch firefighter/paramedics host a car seat check station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10 at Montgomery Bank (13725 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield).

Monarch firefighters who are Safekidscertified technicians will teach parents, grandparents and caregivers how to properly install a child car seat as well as explain the safety features and hazards of any seat on the market and how they fit properly into a vehicle.

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The firefighter/paramedics also will have their new line of bike safety helmets available at the event for the manufacturer’s cost of $10. The Monarch firefighters and Montgomery Bank have teamed up to bring this fire engine red bike and multi-sport safety helmet to the community’s youth.

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••• The Ellisville Police Department is sponsoring a free child’s car seat and bicycle/ helmet inspection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 in Bluebird Park. The program will be in conjunction with the first Rock ‘n Run. Trained certified car seat technicians will be available to check car seats. The

technicians will teach parents how to properly install the car seat and how to safely restrain a child.

Each car seat inspection will take approximately 20 minutes. The technicians also will provide a listing of all car seats that have been recalled.

For more information on the car seat inspections and to schedule an appointment for faster service, contact Sgt. Nancy Walker at 227-7777 or nwalker@ellisville. mo.us. “Drive-ups” on day of the event also are welcome.

The police department also is offering its Child Safety Helmet program. The purpose of the program is to help reduce the incidence of unintentional injury to children related to non-use or improper fitting of child safety helmets. Children can bring in their existing safety helmet for inspection and fitting by a certified police officer.

A very limited amount of free car seats and helmets will be available to residents who cannot afford them and who qualify for these items.

Parents also can pick up information on other child safety issues such as child fingerprinting and bicycle safety issues.

Officials said that: • About 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year. Of those, about 67,000 have head injuries, and 27,000 have injuries serious enough to be hospitalized.

• Non-helmeted riders are 14 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than helmeted riders.

• Head injuries account for more than 60 percent of bicycle-related deaths, more than two-thirds of bicycle-related hospital admissions and about one-third of hospital emergency room visits for bicycling injuries.

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Fire-safe cigarettes receive negative reaction

By Casey Godwin Like most smokers, local resident Rick Horverra finds his 15-minute smoke break a respite from his work day. On any given weekday, he stands outside his place of work, lights up and enjoys the weather.

Now if he finds he is not giving his cigarette enough attention, he is forced to relight it several times.

“It’s really irritating,” Horverra said, just before re-lighting his cigarette for the third time. “I’d quit smoking but then I wouldn’t get a smoke break.”

Horverra did not think ahead the way some local smokers have. When the Missouri Legislature passed a law earlier this year, it numbered the days before all cigarettes sold in the state had to be Fire Standard Compliant, otherwise known as fire safe. In response, many smokers stocked up on non-fire-safe cigarettes.

Chris Rand, owner of the Discount Smoke Shop chain, said the stores have seen customers coming in and buying out their entire stock of non-fire-safe cigarettes.

“Our customers are very annoyed with (the switch to Fire Standard Compliant Cigarettes, also known as FSCC),” Rand said. “Almost without exception, the

response has been negative.”

Rand said customers’ biggest complaint is that cigarettes constantly go out if they are not puffed often enough.

“If you re-light a cigarette that’s gone out, it doesn’t taste the same,” Rand said. “It just doesn’t taste as good.”

Fire-safe cigarettes have extra bands of less porous paper inside the cigarette that cause the flame to be snuffed out if the lighted cigarette is not being smoked. The tobacco in the product remains the same.

The intent is that it will lessen the chance that a forgotten cigarette will start a fire.

Missouri State Fire Marshal Randy Cole said that in 2008, fire departments reported 109 fires started by cigarettes to the state.

Those fires resulted in nine injuries, including one firefighter; three fatalities; and a property loss of more than $1 million.

“The Fire Standard Compliant Cigarettes can still start fires and their effectiveness will not be known until we start seeing the reports,” Cole said.

As part of the legislation, Cole said fire investigators will have to report whether fires started by cigarettes involved the new fire-safe cigarettes or the standard cigarettes in order to show effectiveness. Also under the new law, a fine of $100 per pack

could be imposed on retailers who continue to sell non-fire-safe cigarettes after the law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2011.

The law applies to all brands of cigarettes, not just those manufactured in the United States.

Phillip Morris currently is more than 80 percent compliant and plans to be 100 percent compliant in early 2010. Currently, the company is shipping only fire-safe cigarettes to Missouri. R.J. Reynolds will produce only fire-safe cigarettes by 2010.

“There are a small number of manufacturers that are not fire-safe, about 10 percent of the cigarettes in the state,” Rand said. “It would be safe to assume that by the end of the year, 100 percent of the

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By Sheila Frayne Rhoades In ancient times, societies constructed monuments to commemorate important ideas, beliefs, heroes and events. The tradition continues today in the form of public art.

Often people pass by, not really thinking what it is or why it is there.

St. Louis has many venues for public art, including the new downtown Sculpture Park, the Missouri Botanical Garden, Laumeier Park and street corner sculptures in Clayton, Webster Groves and Kirkwood.

Public art is defined as any outside work of art or monument that is easily accessible to the general public. Pieces are created most often in materials like bronze or marble and in styles from realistic to modern abstract. They can be serious or whimsical.

Some works are designed specifically for particular locations, such as public parks or office complexes.

Every community’s public art has certain things in common. It usually is sensitive to a community’s history and designed for all people to enjoy. It allows for the artist’s own creativity but also uses community input, local character and materials. Lastly, the best public art fits well into its locale, surprises its viewer and may even elevate the soul.

The first monument to be erected in St. Louis County still stands in Babler Park in Wildwood. It depicts a 10-foot bronze figure on a granite pedestal of Dr. Edmund A. Babler, a well-known Missouri physician and surgeon for whom Babler State Park was named. Jacob and Henry Babler, the doctor’s brothers, donated the land for the park and commissioned New York sculptor Charles Keck to carve the monument.

A massive stone gateway greets visitors to Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, framing the broad avenue that leads up the hill to the large bronze statue of Babler. Jacob L. Babler’s love of nature and his desire to commemorate his brother came together to create this unique gift to the people of Missouri.

However, as in most communities, public art funding does not come easy, nor does it come from public sources. Communities may have art commissions involved in the selection process, but corporations, institutions or private individuals fund most projects.

One place where communities may seek

“Maura”

help is the Missouri State Council on the Arts (MCA). The MCA encourages growth of the arts by providing organizations with financial and technical assistance for arts projects throughout the state. However, MCA project funding requires local matching funds.

Locally, there is no doubt that Chesterfield leads West County in the public art effort. Chesterfield Arts (CA) was founded in 1995 with the vision to make Chesterfield a “city of art.” That vision now is a reality.

Since its inception, Chesterfield Arts has helped to place numerous sculptures in public locations throughout the city. Currently, Chesterfield has a total of 35 sculp-

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PUBLIC ART ART, from page 20 tures on display.

“The St. Louis Regional Arts Commission helps to fund our regular programming but not public art at this time,” said Stacey Morse, director of Chesterfield Arts.

“Funding for public art comes from private individuals, foundations, etc., or the art has been placed on loan with us. We are very fortunate to have had all of our pieces donated to us. The only challenge CA has is finding the right spot for each piece that will add to the environment and can be viewed by everyone.”

Four pieces on display in Central Park are part of the temporary Seward Johnson exhibition. Chesterfield Arts owns 12 other pieces, a few in storage that will debut later “GOX” and two on loan from the St. Louis Art Museum.

Some pieces of art seem so real that they at the YMCA on Burkhardt Place. have been subjected to double takes from Realistic pieces include “Maura,” by passersby, producing smiles and stirring local sculptor Don Wiegand, and “The Fox,”

by Harry Weber, both in Central Park, and a seated Mark Twain, by Gary Lee Price, at Logan College.

In a lighter vein stands Bob Cassilly’s “Mysterious Monarch” at the Butterfly House. Modern pieces are represented with “Two Open Triangles Up Gyratory II,” by George Rickey, on Burkhardt Place; “Woman with Birds,” by Simon Ybarra, in Chesterfield Center; “Century,” by C.E. Van Duzer, on Chesterfield Parkway West at Justus Post Road; “Circle Square Dance,”

by Victor Pickett on Swingley Ridge Road; and “Grand Bagnante III,” by Emile Greco, in Hilltop Village Center.

Nine multi-colored oil-on-metal panels, called “Jewish Community Welcome,” by Yaacov Agam, are situated on Baxter Road outside the Jewish Community Center.

Some other West County cities display pubic art as well.

“For Ballwin’s 50th anniversary, three “Lady with Child” wind sculptures were installed near the lake in Vlasis Park,” said Linda Bruer, Ballwin’s director of Parks. imaginations.

The Ballwin Arts Commission and the More than 20 lifelike J. Seward Johnson anniversary fund-raising committee funded sculptures have been placed throughout a portion of this art in motion.

Chesterfield. Chesterfield Arts also owns A private gift allowed a bronze of two Johnson’s 70-foot-long giant “The Awak- children holding hands to be placed at the ening,” which will be unveiled Oct. 10. entrance to The Pointe at Ballwin ComSome artists are represented with mul- mons. tiple artworks placed around the area, “We have a glass case inside The Pointe namely in Chesterfield’s Central Park area displaying work of West County artists,” on Lydia Hill Road, Chesterfield Center, said June Brown, of Ballwin Arts. “It’s Logan College of Chiropractic on Schoet- changed each month, highlighting differtler Road, Faust Park and The Butterfly ent painters as well as textile artists.”

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Project S.O.S was sponsored by members of the National Junior Honor Society at Rockwood Valley. Students collected personal care items, snacks, travel size games, handwritten cards and more for the deployed troops.

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“We were very pleased with the turnout,” Vujnich said. “Looks like a lot of people had a good time. Even the rain couldn’t spoil the fun.”

The two-day extravaganza featured more than 100 barbecue teams, and most teams were sold out of food by the end of each day.

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Parkway Central football star shines on field but keeps life in perspective

By Warren Mayes Put a helmet and shoulder pads on Parkway Central’s Lee Ward and point him to the football field. He will take care of the rest.

The senior is pacing the Colts in rushing (367 yards and a 5.6 average with three touchdowns) and in tackles (37) and sacks (3). The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Ward plays both running back and middle linebacker.

He has been doing it since he was a sophomore on the Parkway Central squad that played for the state championship.

“Lee is our heart and soul,” Parkway Central Coach Mark Goldenberg said. “He is our leader and everyone looks to him.”

Ward credits Goldenberg with helping him become a better player.

“Coach Goldenberg really knows the game and he brings a lot of intensity to everything he does,” Ward said. “He also emphasizes leadership as being a very important part of the game. He has helped me a lot on and off the field and with my college recruiting, too. Above all, Coach Goldie has not just increased my ability as a player, but has also taught me about hard work. His overall mentality has improved me as a person.”

Goldenberg gave Ward, who turns 18 in November, a taste of varsity football as a freshman. That display of confidence in his football ability sticks with Ward to this day.

“I got called up to play varsity the last three or four games of my freshman season but I only played special teams,” Ward said.

“It was still an honor and gave me a taste.”

Ward worked hard to improve and win a spot on the varsity. He not only made the varsity, but started as a sophomore. Ward played a strong side linebacker on the 2007 team to reach the state title game at the Edward Jones Dome.

“That was a big thrill for me to play for the state title as a sophomore,” Ward said.

“It was a thrill to be there and we hung in there for about a half, but Lee’s Summit West had like 100 players and was running a no-huddle offense and just outmanned us.”

His duties expanded last season, playing middle linebacker and running back.

“He is good at both and is the best we have at both,” Goldenberg said. “There are times that we will try to get him some rest on offense when we can, but it is tough.”

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ing the running back. He likes to move the ball on the ground. Goldenberg appreciates Ward’s hard-charging style for his ground attack.

“He is a tough runner who is hard to bring down,” Goldenberg said.

Ward likes to give, but at running back he has to do some taking.

“I take lot of pounding, but for a fairly big guy, I have a lot of elusiveness and good speed,” Ward said. “I concentrated on speed and agility, particularly at running back, for the entire off-season. I am definitely a power back and I break a lot of tackles. But if I get into the open field, I can juke and cut back.”

Ward has recorded a 415-pound max bench and a 600-pound squat. He has done 27 repetitions at the National Football League (NFL) combine weight of 225 pounds. In the 40-yard dash, Ward has been timed at 4.55 seconds.

And he likes playing both positions.

“They each have distinct differences but both are exciting to play,” Ward said.

“As the defensive captain and having the responsibility of calling all the defensive signals, I really enjoy the mental side of the game, figuring out how to defend each play with our best effort. And of course, I like the contact and I am always looking to engage.”

He moved to middle linebacker this season after talking it over with Goldenberg.

“We decided to place me there this campaign so I could be more of a disruptive force and make plays behind the line of scrimmage and sack the quarterback,” Ward said. “So far it is working out well. I am known as a very hard hitter.”

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Parkway Central cross country runner sets new course record

By Warren Mayes There is a guarantee that there will be a new winner of the Parkway Invitational girls’ cross country race in 2010. That is because Diane Robison is graduating. But not before she set her stamp on the event.

Robison won the 3,000-meter event with a course record time of 18 minutes, 12.2 seconds (18:22.2). Her pace in the 3-1/8 mile race was 5:22. When she won in 2007, Robison won in 20:05, and it was her first win at the high school level. She went on through the rest of that season undefeated.

In 2008, Robison won in 18:40.

This year she outdueled St. Joseph’s Academy junior Krista Mengheni and Lindbergh junior Colleen Riley, who came in second and third, respectively. Mengheni finished in 19:38.4 and Riley wound up at 19:42.7.

“Going into the Parkway Central Invitational, I was nervous as I am before every race,” Robison said. “However, I also felt confident in the training I had been through with my coaches, Coach (Ken) Greathouse and Coach (Ryan) Banta, that I was ready to run fast.”

Like all teens, Robison has a cell phone and enjoys sending and receiving text mes-

sages. She got one just before the race. It was from Kansas State freshman Kathleen Thompson, the 2008 team captain who graduated from Parkway Central last year.

She sent a note of encouragement to Robison. Couple all that with good running conditions and Robison was set to run.

“The conditions were perfect, the course is on Central territory and I was in the mood to tear it up because I’ve run that course a billion times,” Robison said.

And she did tear it up in record time.

“It’s the strongest group of teams we’ve seen this year so far,” Parkway Central Coach Ken Greathouse said. “It was a good race. Obviously, Diane ran an outrageously good race.”

Robison was happy with her effort, and she tried to execute her pre-race plan.

“I was trying to hold back a little more than usual in the 1K in order to avoid slowing down later,” Robison said. “However, my 4K was a little slower coming up the hill out of the woods than I anticipated.”

While Robison owns the course time, the time was not a record at Parkway Central.

Senior Emily Sisson ran an altered course last fall in 17:57 at the district meet, which was held at Parkway Central.

Diane Robison finished the 3,000-meter Parkway Invitational in record time.

“That was not our course,” Greathouse said about Sisson’s district time. “That was a temporary course run due to weather conditions. It probably would be considered the district record but not the course record.

This race was held on our traditional trail and it was the fastest time run on it, and we’ve had four or five state champions run that course. Our meet is fairly early in the season, so to have a course record so early and with so many running it as a district course, it’s pretty meaningful, too.”

Regardless, Robison has the record and she is happy about that.

“I was ecstatic about setting the course record, and it was very encouraging for all the work that went into getting that time,” Robison said. “The course record is special to me because I have bonded too well with every rut as I’m sure (Parkway Central senior) Kevin Krumery also feels. Running that course the fastest I can for myself gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”

Krumery won the boys’ division of the race.

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Football standouts There were two outstanding performances recently from two underclassmen.

A star was born in Durron Neal during DeSmet’s 41-0 thumping of CBC when the sophomore scored four touchdowns, including two on punt returns.

“I think that he will be a national recruit,” Spartans Coach Pat Mahoney said. “He played for us last year but mostly on the JV level. He caught a pretty impressive pass for a touchdown last year against Fort Zumwalt West.”

In the first three games of the season, Neal had one carry for one yard. That is because he plays wide receiver. Mahoney said DeSmet had only run their version of the Wildcat formation on one occasion previously.

Neal, 15, started quickly in the first quarter, returning a punt for 79 yards. In the second quarter, he scored a touchdown on a 46-yard run that began on a reverse pitch

from running back David Hill. In the third quarter, Neal was put in as the quarterback in the trendy Wildcat formation. He scored on a 25-yard touchdown run, which gave DeSmet a 29-0 lead. Neal closed out his big night with a 75-yard punt return in the fourth quarter.

Mahoney said he had another Spartan return two punts for touchdowns in a game.

“I had a great player who started at Notre Dame, Brian Magee, who did it,” Mahoney said.

Neal’s runs were ones to remember.

“Both had great blocking, but Durron had to beat the last guy and he made great cuts,” Mahoney said. “He gave all the credit to his team, which speaks volumes.

The future certainly looks good for Neal, who will continue as a receiver and quarterback. He is a fine young man with a wealth of talent. He currently is carrying a 3.6 GPA and he always has a big smile on his face.”

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Standard looks like he is on pace to possibly top last year’s total of 281 carries for 2,350 yards and a 8.4 average as a sophomore.

Girls’ cross country Lafayette captured the girls’ division of the Stan Nelson Invitational.

“We have won the Stan Nelson before, but it’s been a while since we won,” Lancers Coach Scott Brandon said.

The girls ran 3.1 miles in the race held at the Northwest Intermediate School. There were 40 runners.

Lafayette won with 28 points. The other team scores included Parkway South (33), Seckman (76) and Whitfield (97). Hillsboro, Christian, Northwest (Cedar Hill), St. Charles, De Soto and Fort Zumwalt North had no team score.

Lafayette senior Jordan Taylor finished fourth in 22:17.93, senior Elaine Gill came in fifth in 22:22.87, while sophomore Maddie Henning finished sixth in 22:26.20.

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Junior Caroline Bartelsmeyer finished 12th in 23:08.07 and junior Aly Nowell came in 13th in 23:08.40. Sophomore Ashley Hipp finished 20th and senior Alexa Lipke wound up 28th.

“I’m really happy with how the girls are doing,” Brandon said. “We have some older girls with experience who are providing excellent leadership. We also have some very talented younger girls who will help us as the season progresses.”

In another big early meet, Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) junior Grace Bridwell finished second in the recent Forest Park XC Festival. She completed the course in 19 minutes, 5 seconds (19:05).

High school boys’ soccer It has taken a little time, but the Chaminade Red Devils have beaten rival Christian Brothers College (CBC) in high school boys’ soccer.

The Red Devils scored a 1-0 win in their recent Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) contest. CBC had won the last three games over the last two years.

Senior Sito Sasieta scored the game’s lone goal midway into the second half.

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High school football: Week seven The featured game is Parkway Central traveling to Eureka in a Suburban South Conference showdown. Kickoff for Eureka’s homecoming is 7 p.m. The game also will raise funds to benefit breast cancer programs.

Both coaches expect the game to be a close slugfest.

“We’ve never had a game go more than seven points between the two teams,” Eureka Coach Farrell Shelton said. “It’s always a battle with Parkway Central. We’ve had a double overtime game, a 2-point game. It’s always a gutwrenching game.”

Parkway Central Coach Mark Goldenberg agreed.

“I just don’t like playing them the week before districts because we can get beat up pretty bad physically,” Goldenberg said. “They are always a very physical team. It’s good for us to see where we stack up.”

Shelton said he likes the annual match-up.

“We don’t play any harder against them than any other team; it just seems

like we have some special groups that like to go at each other,” Shelton said.

“Both of our philosophies are the same.

We like to run the ball and have great special teams.”

Shelton said his club needs to cut down on mistakes and turnovers and run the ball effectively to top the Colts.

Goldenberg said his club also needs to take care of the football and stop the run to prevail.

The game will honor the American Breast Cancer Foundation, with proceeds from the entire gate admissions being donated.

“Both coaching staffs will be wearing pink coaching shirts with the school name on the front of them,” Shelton said. “Both teams will be wearing pink socks. We’re glad to be taking part in this game to help raise awareness of breast cancer.”

Goldenberg agreed.

“It is a great cause and we are honored to be a part of it,” Goldenberg said. “We hope we can help fight a terrible disease and raise awareness for a good cause.”

Upcoming games: Here are the Friday night games: • C BC hosts Vianney at 7 p.m.

• Chaminade travels to Saint Louis University High (SLUH) at 7 p.m.

• Kennedy is at St. Dominic at 7 p.m.

• Lafayette hosts Oakville at 7 p.m.

• Marquette is at Mehlville at 7 p.m.

• Parkway South hosts Lindbergh at 7 p.m.

• Parkway West entertains Rockwood Summit at 7 p.m.

• Westminster is at Ste. Genevieve at 7 p.m. ball and Sito collected it and took the last defender on and his shot beat the keeper to the back post,” Chaminade Coach Mike Gauvain said.

Sasieta, who has given an oral commitment to Saint Louis University, leads Chaminade with eight goals and six assists.

“Sito is our guy, but all the defenders are playing extremely well,” Gauvain said.

“Sito has had a great start. He is our team captain and center midfielder.”

Chaminade made the goal stand up to earn the victory.

“It was a very difficult game,” Gauvain said. “CBC is always very good, but we like the challenge of playing them.”

While the win was huge, Gauvain said his club still has work to do.

Here are the Saturday games: • DeSmet is at Hazelwood West at 1 p.m.

• Parkway North hosts Francis Howell North at 1 p.m.

• Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) hosts Lutheran North at 2 p.m.

• Priory plays at Principia at 2 p.m.

“We are playing well defensively but we need to create more in the attacking third of the field,” Gauvain said.

Kennedy adds swimming Kennedy High School in Manchester has added a sports program this fall - boys’ swimming.

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The St. Louis Blues returned Justin Fletcher, who played at CBC High, to their farm club in Peoria, Ill. A defenseman, Fletcher has been invited to training camp.

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

Fletcher, 26, played in 68 games last season with the Peoria Rivermen. He led all Rivermen defensemen in points with 32 (eight goals, 24 assists).

The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Fletcher shared American Hockey League (AHL) Player of the Month honors as he scored 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) last March.

High school girls’ golf At the recent Angel Classic at Links of Dardenne, Lafayette junior Kelly Lamarche won medalist honors with a 77. “Kelly won against a very competitive field of players,� said Lafayette Coach Gaylen Lester. “She putted fantastically, and that is the No. 1 reason she was the medalist..�

St. Joseph’s Academy won with a team score of 345. The other team scores included Ursuline (351), Francis Howell (354), Duchesne (356), Lafayette (359), Westminster (368), Summit (369), Visitation (371), Cor Jesu (390), MICDS (372), Marquette (374), Nerinx Hall (377) and Incarnate Word (410).

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Full details are provided in the activity packet, which can be purchased for $5 at Wildwood City Hall (183 Plaza Drive in the Wildwood Town Center).

Kathy Arnett, superintendent of Wildwood’s Parks and Recreation, said the hiking program also provides an excellent opportunity for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to earn badge-related components while examining the city’s miles of multiple-use trails.

The packet includes maps, photos, area trivia, games, health tips, a puzzle and personal journaling. Participants hike their age in total miles. Arnett said the program will be offered year-round and there is no limit for completion dates.

“The amount of time to finish the program will vary according to how quickly families visit different trails throughout the city but likely will take several weeks

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Because Wildwood is home to multipleuse trails, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail corridors. Adults should supervise small children on the trails as well. All children younger than 17 years are required to wear helmets if operating a bicycle, scooter, roller skates or skateboard.

All Trailblazers who complete and return the packet to the city’s staff will receive a $5 gift certificate to Happy Go Lucky Outfitters in Wildwood. They also will be recognized at a Wildwood City Council meeting.

Tracy Curran, owner of Happy Go Lucky Outfitters, said supporting a program that “gets kids out to nature” was a good match for her business.

“We enjoy being able to reward children for exercising, too,” Curran said.

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Bryant said Midwestern Braille Volunteers is offering a free training class Oct. 16 for volunteers to learn Braille. Held approximately every two years, the training class is meant to attract more volunteers to help transcribe textbooks into Braille.

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TOWN & COUNTRY, from page 13 residents that shooting may preside over sterilization, said Deer Task Force Member and Alderman Fred Meyland-Smith.

The deer management activities are expected to take place on private properties with the consent of those landowners and some of their neighbors. The contract requires the provider to give 24 hours notice to each consenting property owner or tenant and all neighbors within 50 yards of the sharp-shooting location. The contract also requires the provider to notify the city and MDC by voice mail each day that sharp-shooting will occur. It further requires the provider to notify an MDC officer of when and where capture, sterilization and euthanization activities are scheduled.

Perez and others say all residents, not just those whose properties host sharp-shooting, should be given such notice. Feigenbaum asked whether the information reported to the city regarding the date and location of these activities is public information.

Missouri Assistant Attorney General Daryl Hylton said the provider’s voice mail notice to Town & Country officials regard-

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“The public will be notified as to the participating landowner sites in full accordance with the contract,” Meyland-Smith said.

While the contract also requires the provider to keep data and submit written deer management activity reports to the city, it does not include any provisions for public viewing of the deer management activities in the field. Yet, several residents say they have the right to observe this taxpayerfunded program in the field.

Residents said that at least one independent observer is needed to confirm that the provider observed proper protocols in all deer management procedures, including treating and killing the authorized number of deer in an authorized manner. MDC officials said they hope officials will be in the field monitoring up to 80 percent of the deer management activities. In addition, a Town & Country liaison has been appointed between the city and provider to ensure the contract terms are enforced.

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• • • Manchester-based Mid-East Area Agency on Aging Foundation recently elected as officers for its board of directors Diane Keefe, president; Andrea Lampert, vice president; Ivan Blumoff Blumoff, treasurer; and Al Ukman, secretary.

Des Peres Hospital has received the American Heart Association’sw Get With the Guidelines Gold Performance Awards for coronary artery disease and heart failure, signifying the hospital’s commitment to and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart disease patients.

MEETINGS & NETWORKING Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds Speed Networking at 5:30 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 14 at Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center. Participants have the

As it celebrates 30 years in business, Ellisvillebased Clarkson Eyecare will be honored this month when the Better Business Bureau (BBB) presents Bill Jehling, the company’s president and CEO, with a Torch Award.

The BBB serving Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri on Oct. 30 will present the award also to the following companies and non-profits in recognition of their commitments to business ethics and customer satisfaction: Big Brothers Big Sisters Southwestern Illinois (Belleville); Callier & Thompson Kitchens & Baths (Manchester); Crider Health Center (Wentzville); Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. (Ballwin); FryWagner Moving & Storage (Earth City); Gerold Moving & Warehousing Co. (Belleville); The Gutter Cover Company (St. Peters); Lighting Service, Inc. (St. Louis); Mosby Building Arts, Ltd. (Kirkwood); and Seniors Home Care (Webster Groves).

The top award will go to Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, in recognition of her company’s commitment to exceptional ethical business practices.

Pictured are Jehling and Danyelle Parker, Clarkson Eyecare manager of frames and procurement, after the video shoot for the Torch Award. opportunity to describe their business and/ or ideal customer to more than 75 new contacts in two hours. Attendees should bring business cards. Admission is $15. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by Oct. 12.

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UP IN SMOKE, from page 13 implored the City Council on Sept. 24 to ensure their “rights to clean air in the future.” Becky Forristal, the teacher who led the students through the process, said it comes down to quality of life for patrons and workers.

“Local laws lead the way to state laws,” Forristal said. “As someone who has worked and shopped in Wildwood for the past 15 years, I look forward to going to more smoke-free places in the future.”

Jeanie Hood, owner of Three French Hens in Wildwood, said smoking allowances, however, should be the rights of small business owners to decide.

“It’s no different than other choices we have,” Hood said. “Cars obviously pollute our air. I see a lot of parents in SUVs dropping off these same students at schools.

Should we ban SUVs because they are majorly contaminating our air? There are drunk drivers who pose potential harm to others. Should we ban alcohol? Smoking is no different than those risks.”

Wildwood resident Tony Calandro said he believes smoking in public places contradicts the “progressive nature of Wildwood’s healthy lifestyle.” He recommended business owners view the smoke-free situation as a new marketing opportunity.

One Wildwood resident of 28 years, Mary Miller, said she thought it should be an individual business owner’s choice, and that “this type of banning is not the type of decision City Council should be making.”

Wildwood City Councilmember Bruce Colella (ward 7) said the Sept. 24 forum was an excellent time for officials “to keep our ears open” to hear all of the important considerations. However, when the City Council discussion on Sept. 28 turned toward a motion that suggested the ordinance be put to a vote of the residents, Colella said he had been elected to represent residents and did not believe a public vote was warranted.

Colella abruptly resigned his City Council position that same evening.

His ward 7 counterpart, City Councilmember Bob Porter, said he was glad to finally see representation of all sides of the issue.

“Although the students who prompted this ordinance have done a great job with the project, the reality is that they cannot go into the places in question anyway, due to the 21 year age restriction,” Porter said.

“So this really is an adult issue.”

Managers and bartenders of the Table Three restaurant in Wildwood said they believe everyone should have the choice of where to go.

“We’re trying to bring more people to Wildwood, and what does it really hurt if someone would like to smoke on our out-

side patio?” they collectively posed.

During the Sept. 28 meeting, City Councilmember Tammy Shea (ward 3), an advocate for the Clean Air Act, said, “Obviously this (passing an ordinance) is not going to happen tonight, but I’ve done my best to represent the people who overwhelmingly want the right for their air not to be polluted.”

Shea and City Councilmember Jean Vedvig (ward 4) led the process of reviewing volumes of materials related to the negative effects of secondhand smoke.

Vedvig emphasized that the city had been commended on numerous occasions from health-related organizations for having a progressive, trend-setting and “most clean” Clean Air Act on the market.

She also pointed toward input from 115 residents through testimony, calls or e-mails sent to the city, with only 13 allegedly opposed to the ban. However, other City Councilmembers said they wanted to know how the other 99 percent of Wildwood’s approximately 38,000 residents feel about the proposed ordinance.

Smoking options may be more important to Missourians compared to other states. In a Sept. 25 compilation of national rankings, Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee showed how Missouri rates in more than two dozen categories, including health.

The report indicated Missouri has the fourth-highest smoking rate among adults, at 25 percent of the population; however, the span for ranking among the top four states is relatively minute. Missouri’s adult smoking rate is lower only than those in West Virginia (26.5 percent), Indiana (26 percent) and Kentucky (25.2 percent).

Missouri also has the second-lowest cigarette tax, at 17 cents a pack. The only other state with a lower cigarette tax is South Carolina.

At a Wildwood ward 1 town hall meeting on Sept. 29, the host City Councilmembers Patricia Thibeault and Bart Cohn told a crowd of nearly 70 attendees that this past May, when the City Council convened for a day-long strategic session to set a new five-year plan for the city, a smoking ban never surfaced as a concern or priority.

“To have this issue suddenly pop up as the hottest topic was a surprise,” Cohn said.

“It dominated every committee and council meeting that it’s been on, so we believe we’ve heard plenty of testimony. While everyone is still making up their minds, we simply think the upcoming countywide vote will yield useful data, especially because the county ban is more similar to the one originally proposed in Wildwood when the discussion started.”

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Join us Sunday, October 18 from Noon to 6:30 p.m. for a day of family fun at the Barn of Lucerne’s Fall Fest. Start your day with Lone Wolf Coffee Company’s Family Fun Bike Tour of Ballwin beginning at 9 a.m. The festivities kick into gear at noon with magic and circus acts, games, pony rides, inflatables and storytelling for the kids. Live music will be provided throughout the day by Roadhouse, Project 324 and Ticket to the Beatles. Area artists and local and organic produce booths will also be on hand, as well as an antique tractor and engine display.

Great food and drinks will be provided by Clancy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Lone Wolf Coffee Co, Sky Music Lounge, The Loft Sports Lounge and Break’N’Egg. Tickets for the games, inflatables, pony rides and food will be available for purchase or by donating canned food items to raise funds for Operation Food Search. For additional information, please contact Nancy at 636-256-4815.

for the City of Ladue and as the Prosecuting Attorney for the Cities of Town and Country, Frontenac and St. Ann. The City of Ballwin is proud to add these three legal professionals to serve Ballwin’s municipal court. They will join the City’s experienced Court Administrator, Christine Northcutt, who has worked for the City of Ballwin since 2003 and has 14 years of municipal court experience. Assistant Court Clerk Mikki Spangler has six years of experience with the City of Ballwin. The Municipal Court meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police and Court Center, 300 Park Drive.

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sion Used Book Sale-Friday, from 1-6 pm and Saturday from 8-2 pm. Come by and find great deals on used books at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. The proceeds will benefit the renovation of the original Ballwin School House.

• November 13- Lone Wolf ’s Midnight Howl5K Run/Walk-Come howl at the moon with us for Ballwin’s first ever midnight run. Go at your own pace and make it an all out run or nice evening stroll with friends or family. The course runs 3.1 miles through the streets of Ballwin beginning and ending at Lone Wolf Coffee Company. Only $20 if you enter by October 26th –t-shirt included with early entry. Go to www. ballwin.mo.us for more information located on

the calendar.

• November 20-Trivia Night-Get a table of friends and enjoy a night at the Ballwin Golf Course for a fun filled night of trivia. The contest starts at 7 pm. You are welcome to bring snacks. Beer and soda are provided. The proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Ballwin School House. Come to The Pointe and enter your table of eight for $120.

• December 12-Spirit of Santa-come take a picture with Santa and enjoy plenty of holiday cheer.

There will be crafts, swimming, entertainment, games and booths for shopping. Please bring a toy donation for Toys for Tots. This event will run from 9 am-2 pm.

Specials: • The Pointe at Ballwin Commons will be offering an end of the year membership special beginning December 1 and expiring January 31st, 2010. When you purchase an annual Pointe or Pointe Plus membership, you will receive 13 months for the price of 12.

• Beat the Holiday Blues-Personal Training Packages will be discounted beginning November 1-15. All multiple visit packages will be discounted depending on the package- 5% off a five visit package, 10% off a ten visit package and 15% off a twenty visit package

If you are a coffee drinker, Ballwin is home to several places where you can get a decent cup of joe. Whether you’re rushed for time and in the drive-thru grabbing a cup of McDonald’s Premium Roast to wash down your bacon, egg and cheese biscuit meal or in the mood to sit back and relax while reading the newest best seller with a cappuccino at Borders, there is something for everyone right in your own backyard.

Although the morning drive-thru line for Starbucks can be quite intimidating, many consumers speak highly of the great flavors of Starbucks coffees. Whether you’re a fan of the Latin America, Africa/Arabia or Asia/Pacific blends, or prefer one of their other coffee beverages, hot or cold, the line of cars in the drive-thru speaks to its popularity.

If you aren’t looking to break your budget on your morning jolt of java, then you have several options which include QuikTrip, Phillips 66 and

Ballwin Public Works Department will begin its curbside leaf collection program on October 26. Unlike trash collection, we cannot guarantee which day of the week your leaves will be collected. Once the crew passes your home they will only return after all other homes have been collected. The final week will begin November 30. However, leaves should be raked to the curb no later than Sunday, November 29 to assure they are collected this season. This service may be curtailed due to adverse winter weather conditions.

Collection Schedule: South of Manchester Road: Tuesdays OR Thursdays North of Manchester Road: Mondays, Wednesdays, OR Fridays

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yard waste bags or separate containers.

For the safety of the workers and the equipment, sticks, plants, root balls, metal objects, bricks, logs, and animal waste must be kept out of the leaf pile. Piles of leaves with such debris will NOT be collected to avoid injuries and equipment damage which will cause delays.

Also, do not block fire hydrants, storm drains, or mailboxes.

situation, Nixle provides the most precise, secure, geographically targeted distribution platform available.

All information is immediately available by text message, email & web. Nixle will be used for alerts (crime, missing persons), advisories (problems in the area), urgent messages (road closures), and community events (programs). It will also be invaluable in emergency management or disaster situations.

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the Conoco station at New Ballwin and Manchester. You can also enjoy a cup while you are standing in line to order your favorite bakery goods at Party Pastry.

Fortunately for you penny-pinchers, QuikTrip claims to make the best cup of coffee in town.

Their blend is from Central and South America and Colombia and is artfully roasted to perfection by the Roast Master before grinding, or so their website says. Whether you select the Dark Roast, decaf or original, you can customize your coffee with a variety of creamers and flavored syrups.

Neck-and-neck with QuikTrips’s claim, McDonald’s coffee was reported to have rated higher than Starbucks in the 2007 March issue of Consumer Reports. McDonald’s Premium Roast introduced 100% Arabica beans the year before. Select locations of McDonald’s now offer lattes, mochas, cappuccinos and espressos

with a variety of flavorings and milk. The Ballwin location offers all of these options.

If you have the time to sit down for your cup of coffee and want breakfast, The French Quarter, located just east of Ries Road, opens at 7 a.m. Sunday through Friday, and at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday for those early risers. Steak N Shake is open 24 hours a day and serves breakfast until 11 a.m.

A new restaurant in town is Break-N-Egg Diner, is located in the gazebo at the Barn of Lucerne. It is open everyday from 7 a.m. till 2 p.m. and serves breakfast all day as well as a variety of burgers, sandwiches, melts and other items.

Oberweis Dairy opens a little later in the day, but also provides Ballwin residents with a variety of both frozen lattes as well as hot coffee drinks.

If you aren’t looking for straight, plain coffee, the Caramel Cream, Cinnamon Delight or the Va-

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To minimize leaves washing into the sewers or becoming saturated during rainfall, do not put them in the gutter. Also, for safety reasons, leaves will only be vacuumed from the passenger side of the truck. Drivers are prohibited from driving in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic. Due to equipment limitations leaves cannot be vacuumed from cul-de-sac or median islands or if vehicles are parked on or in front of the leaf pile.

As a reminder, this service is only provided to customers of the City’s contracted waste hauler. Properties that have a separate contract are excluded from the City’s curbside leaf collection. Residents are also reminded leaves will be picked up by the trash hauler as part of their yard waste collection provided they are put in

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police departments and law enforcement agencies, fire departments and local emergency service agencies, County, State and Federal agencies with a need to communicate neighborhood-level information.

Whether it is an urgent public safety notification sent to the persons located at a specific address, or a notification sent to the residents of a precise neighborhood regarding a missing senior with Alzheimer’s, or a much broader notification to an entire community regarding an emergency

nilla Bean are the most popular.

For a relaxed atmosphere, Ballwin residents can venture over to the Borders Cafe. If you have the time, you might sit and enjoy an Americano cup of coffee, dessert or even a sandwich for lunch while you are there.

Lone Wolf Coffee Company is located at the corner of Clayton and Kehrs Mill. Along with its signature coffees, which are roasted fresh locally every day, it serves as a gathering place for friends or business associates. It offers an atmosphere that is reflective of outdoor adventure and wellness. One is easily persuaded to return for a meal or their wide variety of coffees and beverages.

So whether you’re crawling through the drivethru during your morning commute or just out to enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon, for you coffee drinkers - Ballwin truly offers something for everyone’s taste and budget.

For additional information, please contact Sgt. John Bergfeld at (636) 207-2351.

The Ballwin Police Department would like to announce its annual Pennies Make Sense fundraising campaign. This is the 18th year that the Ballwin Police Department has conducted this campaign to help provide food to the needy during the holiday season. The campaign will run from October 1 through November 2, 2009.

Collection sites are located at schools and government buildings throughout the City of Ballwin. The money will be forwarded to St. Louis area food pantries.

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• October 12: Health and Wellness Day at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons-from 9-1 pm. This health fair will feature a variety of area professionals, vendors and giveaways. Flu shots will be administered by St. Luke’s Outreach Program from 9-Noon.

• October 17-Family Hayride-This annual event begins with an exciting hayride through the forest and ends on the banks of the Meramec River. Enjoy dinner under the stars followed by a bonfire and entertainment. This will be held at Castlewood State Park beginning at 5 pm. The cost is $8 for Residents, $10 for Non-residents and $7 for children.

• November 6-7-Ballwin Historical Commis-

WARD 4 ALDERMEN Richard Boerner 207-2386 x 3380 Ken Mellow 207-2386 x 3390

The Ballwin Police Department would like to inform citizens that on August 28, 2009, a new state law took effect that prohibits drivers 21 years of age or younger from sending, reading or writing a text message by means of a cell phone while driving a motor vehicle.

All drivers are also discouraged from using a cell phone while driving a motor vehicle. Studies have found that texting while driving causes a 400 percent increase in time spent with eyes off the road. In 2008, there were 150 fatal and 5,843 injury accidents in the State of Missouri where inattention was a contributing factor. According to the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, drivers using cell phones are 18 percent slower to react to brake lights. If you must use a cell phone, please pull safely off the roadway to complete the call or text message.

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

Sign up for these events at the Welcome Desk at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons.

Provisional Judge Virginia Nye was sworn in as the Municipal Judge for the City of Ballwin at the September 14, 2009 Board of Aldermen meeting. Judge Nye has been serving in the capacity of Provisional Judge since April 2007. She has been a practicing attorney since 1978 and has operated private practices in both Missouri and Kansas. Judge Nye has worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in St. Louis County since January 2006. She previously served as City Attorney and Prosecutor for the City of Rolla before relocating to Ballwin in 1997.

Mayor Tim Pogue also swore in Donald K. Anderson, Jr. as the new Provisional Judge for Ballwin’s municipal court. Mr. Anderson oper-

The Cities of Ballwin and Ellisville, along with Lone Wolf Coffee Company, have partnered with Web Innovations & Technology Services (WITS) for a Ballwin recycle day! Area residents can recycle their electronics and household appliances on Saturday, November 7, 2009.

The recycling collection site will be the North Pointe Family Aquatic Center, 335 Holloway Road. Drop-off times are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• $5 to recycle Monitors, Laptops and Appliances larger than microwaves • $10 to recycle Televisions up to 24” • $15 to recycle televisions 24 to 40” • $20 to recycle console and bi screens All donations, fees and costs are tax deductible. Please visit www.ballwin.mo.us for a complete list of accepted items.

WARD 2 ALDERMEN Jane Suozzi 227-6260 Frank Schmer 207-2386 x 3350

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DÉCOR Bassett Furniture and Design 14201 Manchester Rd. • Ellisville (636) 240-8400 • www. bassettfurniture.com

Bassett offers custom affordable and special order furniture. When it comes to seating, dining and storage, Bassett is unmatched in customization.Bassett’s upholstered furniture is made in the United States and offers a life time warranty of both the seat cushions and frame. The ability to use COM (customer’s own material) makes creating beautiful one of a kind upholstery a reality.

Bassett designers are degreed and experienced. They provide complimentary in home consultations and help clients complete their rooms from accessories to placement of furniture. Give Bassett a call today!

BDM Construction & Restoration, Inc. (636) 887-4384 • (877) 228-4659 www.bdmrestorationinc.com

BDM Construction & Restoration, Inc. does it all – from the most extravagant to the very basic.

They specialize in finished basements, room additions, kitchens, baths and more! BDM will work with its customers to meet their needs and most importantly, their budget. When quality and value are a must....then give BDM Construction a call! They will be happy to come and give you a free estimate! When you think of home improvements...think of BDM Construction & Restoration, Inc.

Brewers Flooring

200 Meramec Valley Plaza • Valley Park (636) 225-8350 Brewers Flooring has been in business since 1982. While they still continue to grow, they take great pride in being family owned and operated. The Brewer family is committed to customer service and satisfaction on every job. They have a very impressive showroom with entry level products to the finest in the industry, offering carpets, ceramic, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and luxury vinyl tiles.

So stop in or call. You’ll be glad you did.

“We Treat You Like Family.”

Callier Thompson Shea Construction & Design, LLC 14180 Manchester Rd.• Manchester (636) 256-8906 • www.callierthompsonshea.com With a reputation for integrity and experience, Callier Thompson Shea promises homeowners a new level of quality and customer service during the remodeling process. When you entrust the future of your home to Callier Thompson Shea, two things are guaranteed: You will be elated with the results and you’ve found a professional you can trust. The winner of two Homer Awards, HBA’s 2007 Remodeler of the Year, builder for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition-St. Louis, and a recent inductee into REMODELING magazine’s prestigious Big50, Callier Thompson Shea’s past speaks for itself . . . let us be part of your future.

Up to $1,200 Rebate PLUS Up to $1,500 Tax Credit On Select Systems*

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Call Today For A Free Estimate

314-965-5730

www.craigheatingandcooling.com

Champion Floor

2298 Grissom Drive • St. Louis (314) 739.2555 • ww.championfloor.com Champion Floor, provides innovative residential and commercial flooring solutions. Their vast array of flooring collections include timeless hardwood, exquisite carpeting, superior area rugs, long-lasting ceramic, stylish vinyl and durable laminate. Learn more about the Champion Mission to excellence. Please contact them today to schedule your free initial flooring consultation. Or, schedule a tour of their remarkable 4,000 sq. ft. showroom to see everything Champion Floor Company has to offer! Champion Floor offers you affordable excellence.

Baluster Replacement Systems Change Your Wood Spindles to Iron and Dramatically Change the Look of Your Home

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CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE • 636.273.5148

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DÉCOR Craig Heating & Cooling, LLC (636) 225-5567 • (314) 965-5730 www.craigheatingandcooling.com Locally owned and operated by the Giraffa family since 1956, Craig Heating and Cooling has decades of experience with a dedicated and quality sales, installation and service team for your heating and air conditioning needs. They pride ourselves on “TREATING EACH CUSTOMER LIKE FAMILY”. Craig Heating and Cooling offers fair prices, 24/7 service on all makes and models, specializing in RUUD equipment. They service the entire metro St. Louis area. Give them a call for a free estimate on a new system or to inquire about their Maintenace Program that will keep your system running smoothly year round.

Deck & Patio Living

755 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd. • Chesterfield (636) 537-0333 • www.deckandpatioliving.com

Best Price, Best Service Guaranteed!

Deck and Patio Living, formerly DRY-B-LO of St. Louis is the original under-deck ceiling company in St Louis. Since 2002 they have installed over 800 under-deck ceilings. Their newest under-deck ceiling, DRY-TOP flat panel, is made from aluminum, will not rust and carries a lifetime warranty.

They also are dealers for Eclipse™ retractable awnings and solar shades. Eclipse™ retractable awnings use aircraft grade aluminum for strength and Sunbrella® fabric for long term wear. They have a Better Business Bureau “A” rating. Call Deck and Patio Living for Outdoor solutions.

English Living

1520 Washington Ave. • Downtown (314) 241-6226 English Living’s 17,000 ft facility centred in the heart of Downtown’s glorious Victorian architecture, is a one of a kind shopping experience. You can browse Earl Spencer’s fabulous Althorp Collection, compare prices and quality on English Living’s hand finished custom built furniture, choose from English Living’s gorgeous fabrics in their top of the line upholstery whilst planning your visit around lunch or afternoon tea at the renowned London Tea Room English Living where service is exemplary and its alright to dream!

F.O.B. Saint Louis

157 Lamp & Lantern Village • Town & Country (636) 207-7131 Add that finishing touch to your home at F.O.B. Saint Louis, the perfect shop for a great look at an affordable price. Accessorize your home with beautiful lamps, wall décor, florals, painting, accent furniture and garden decor. Find great gift items and unique jewelry. The friendly and helpful staff strive to make you feel at home. Join F.O.B. Saint Louis for their “Girls Night Out (Guys too!),” Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm. Door Prizes! Discounts! Wine & Cheese! And lots of fun!!!

Georgia Daniels Wildwood (314) 740-1598

After 23 years in business in business we have grown into a big small company, meaning we have chosen to stay small, custom, and personal while keeping on the top of current trends and adding our own innovations. With our network of top designers, unlimited product lines, and skilled craftsman, we have everything to make your building dreams come true. We pride ourselves on communication, promptness, cleanliness, customer satisfaction, and complete privacy. We can custom build cabinetry, range hoods, concrete counter tops and we specialize in natural stone.

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THREE FRENCH HENS Fine home FUrnishinGs

European Antiques Fine Furniture by Well-Known Manufacturers Beautiful Home Accessories Lamps, Lighting Oil Paintings Custom Bedding & Draperies

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St. Louis Area’s Most Beautiful Store.

When only the best will do!

16935 manchester rd. • wildwood

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DÉCOR Granite Transformations

17409 Chesterfield Airport Road • Chesterfield (636) 326-2220 1750 Fenpark Drive • Fenton (636) 728-1100 • www.granitetransformations.com Granite Transformations offers a revolutionary concept in solid surfaces. Granite Transformations, home of “The Countertop That Fits On Top!”, offers a unique stone product – real Italian granite, combined with technology, that is heat, scratch, stain and bacteria resistant! The product is backed with a lifetime warranty. It can be installed directly on top of your existing countertop to reduce mess and demolition. The St. Louis franchise is locally owned and operated by Chuck and Susan Wintermute.

Horstmann Brothers

1601 Dielman Road • St. Louis (314) 432-0880 • www.HBIGARDEN.com Horstmann Brothers is your source for gardening and landscape services. Since 1989, Horstmann Brothers has specialized in enhancing thousands of homes and businesses with landscape designs that are both colorful and eye-catching. Their experienced team of creative landscape designers, knowledgeable horticultural experts and certified irrigaition specialist will guide you from concept to completion and will make every design, renovation or maintenance a job your dream come true.

Give them a call today.

GO GREEN Save Some Green And Get A Better Window

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Keep the green out of your gutters and in your wallet with Gutter Snap!

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J & J Siding & Window Sales

600 Cepi Drive • Chesterfield (636) 532-3320 • www.jandjsidingandwindows.com J&J Siding & Window Sales has been in business over 50 years. J&J’s product line has always featured the finest in windows, both storm and replacement, as well as door replacements, fabric and aluminum awnings, patio covers, screen and glass enclosures, shutters & guttering. They also furnish & install maintenance-free siding. J&J has been recognized as one of the leaders in the home improvement industry in the greater St. Louis area. J&J Siding & Window Sales is committed to customer satisfaction. Certificates of insurance, performance bonds, and appropriate lien waivers are available upon request. Give J&J Siding & Window a call today.

Little Giant Pool and Spa

120 N. Olive St. • Pacific (636) 271-2200 • www.littlegiantpool.com St. Louis pool owners are fortunate to be served by Little Giant Pool and Spa. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, Little Giant has proudly offered the region the best quality and service in pool installation, service, and maintenance since 1984. President/CEO Brad Stewart says, “We’re dedicated to providing the best installers, knowledge, and pool equipment in the industry. Our customers immediately know they’re in good hands.” If you’re ready to enhance your home with a resorwt-quality escape in the backyard—or you need someone with knowledge and integrity to service an existing pool—call Little Giant Pool today.

Marcia Moore Design

PO Box 220036 • St. Louis (314) 560-0830 • www.marciamooredesign.com

Established 1953

600 Cepi Drive • Chesterfield • 636-532-3320 www.jandjsidingandwindows.com

Interior designer Marcia Moore, says that she believes every home “deserves to look its best and be a peaceful, nurturing and dynamic environment for the family who lives there.” Moore’s business caters to a broad spectrum of clients for both large-scale and smaller projects, in a range of budgets. From choosing paint colors and rearranging your own possessions, to creating totally new environments, Marcia Moore Design will assist you in creating a home that reflects your personality and lifestyle. Big home or small, new construction or rehab, do-it-yourself or extensive remodel, Marcia Moore brings creative energy and a fresh approach to every project.

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TOP 10 REASONS ales, Sales, Sales at SummerWinds...

40% Off Fall Sale:

Trees and shrubs 40% off the regular price!

You have patiently waited for our annual sale, and it is now here. Fall is a perfect time to plant, so stop by and choose from our great selection of trees and shrubs at fabulous prices. *Sale prices not valid on prior purchases. Applies to in stock items only, while supplies last. Sale ends October 15, 2009.

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“Family Owned & Operated by the Brewers Since 1982”

Pottery:

200 Meramec Valley Plaza Valley Park, MO

Our glazed imported pottery is now 40% off regular price. We are cleaning out our inventory so we can make room for shipments of new styles next spring. Stop by and choose the perfect pot for your patio or landscape.

(Hwy. 141 & Marshall Rd. - 1 Mile North of Hwy. 44) Across from Carol House Furniture

(636) 225-8350

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Halloween:

For your Halloween decorating needs; our Halloween gift and décor is now at 40% off regular price.

HOURS: MON-TUES: 9:30-7pm WED-FRI: 9:30-5pm • SAT 9:30-4pm • CLOSED SUNDAY

Before the cabinets, before the fixtures, before the tile, they see the siding.

Mark your Calendar!

Our Annual Holiday Open House is scheduled for November 14th and 15th.

We can’t wait to show you what we have for you this year!

Thanks everyone for recycling with us!

Bring your cleaned plastic pots to recycle in our recycling trailer next spring.

Give a gift of gardening from SummerWinds

www.summerwindsmo.com Open 7 Days a Week Ellisville - 636.227.0095

54 Clarkson Road - (One block north of Manchester Road)

Lake St. Louis - 636.561.3419 3230 Technology Drive - (Highway 40 to Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. Turn right.

Turn right again on Technology Drive. We are about one mile on your left.)

We Guarantee Success!

Decisions are now made easier.

Give your family the quality of life they deserve with James Hardie fiber-cement siding or DuraPlank reinforced vinyl siding.

Free Gutters ens & Gutter Scof re whole w/the purchase house siding thru 11/1/09.

636-949-2030

www.TheSidingCompanyWestCounty.com

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Custom Heavy Glass Frameless Shower Doors

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Fall Specials!

DÉCOR Marble & Granite Worldwide 2117 Sam’s Drive • Des Peres (314) 966-4747

Marble & Granite Worldwide is one of the largest stone fabricators in the Midwest Area. They focus is to provide their customers with the best quality Marble, Granite, Limestone, Slate and Quartz products available in the World today. They are a “start to finish” company beginning with our decorator showrooms, experienced sales reps, production and templating staff and our team of professional installers. They are known for their high tech production facility with the newest and most sophisticated CNC machines available. All fabricated jobs are given a “finishing touch” by their production staff to ensure customers satisfaction. They now have two convenient locations.

Modern Kitchens and Baths 14381 Manchester Road • Manchester (636) 394-3655 3122 South Kingshighway • St. Louis (314) 772-1611 www.modernkitchensandbaths.com

VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM AT 13830 Manchester Road (2 miles west of Interstate 270) 636-230-6300 • www.barronmirror.com

Home Remodeling Starts Here Call Today!

Owned and operated by the DuPree family since 1958, Modern Kitchens and Baths has been your one stop shop for your home improvement needs. They offer free estimates...huge discounts plus 100% financing OAC, all major credit cards and are the exclusive Haas cabinet distributors in the St. Louis area. Visit their showroom today to see over 15 kitchens, 5 full bathrooms, vanities, wet bar and entertainment centers, desk/offices and more. They carry all the great brands from Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Maytag, Frigidare, Granite Surfaces, Kitchen Craft and Legacy cabinets and more.

Call Modern Kitchens and Baths today. You’ll be glad you did!

Richbuilt Basements O’Fallon (636) 978-3479 • (314) 713-1388 Specializing in complete basement finishing, Richbuilt Basements has been serving homeowners in the St. Charles area and surrounding communities since 1989. They know how to get the job done right the first time in a timely manor and at the right price and take care of everything from framing to electrical, from plumbing to ductwork, from floor to ceiling, from theaters to family rooms, from painting to pantries and everything in between. “Their goal is simple: to achieve customer satisfaction.”

Ask why you should use us for your next renovation.

Schedule an appointment today for Holiday Pricing!

Wildwood

314-740-1598

The Siding Company 223 N. Main • St. Charles (636) 949-2030

At The Siding Company, their beautiful showroom showcases all of their siding, giving customers an up-close view at how their finished job will look. Their own installers ensure that every job is done per manufacturer specifications, so customers receive a long-term warranty. President Jamie Roberts and VP Rodney Gibbons have 30-plus years of combined experience with fiber cement siding and all degrees of vinyl siding. Their goal is to make The Siding Company the easy solution to your siding needs, whether you choose James Hardie fiber-cement or premium reinforced vinyl siding. Free 6-inch gutters and 3 x 4 downspouts are included with the purchase of siding for a whole house.

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HUGE KITCHEN AND BATH CABINET SALE! OUR largest discounts ever on all four lines of cabinets we distribute!

SEE our always changing beautiful showrooms!

NOW is the time to remodel your kitchen & bath!

COME IN & SEE WHY! Manufacturer Specials Going On Now! FREE ESTIMATES Do-It-Yourself FREE PLANNING We Can Install The Complete Job!

59 Years In The Kitchen and Bath Business

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3122 S. Kingshighway • St. Louis (314) 772-1611

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14381 Manchester Rd. • Manchester (636) 394-3655

www.modernkitchensandbaths.com

Kitchens • Baths • Finish Basements • Room Additions • Custom Carpentry

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Pink Ribbons from Liz and Bassett Furniture & Design October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One out of eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. The Bassett Furniture and Design Team of St. Louis were deeply affected by breast cancer this past year. Our warehouse manager, Liz Fiedler, a 33 year old mother of two was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 3 breast cancer brought on by her pregnancy. At the time of diagnosis her daughter Katelyn was 5 years old and Madeline, her baby was 8 months old.

In her year odyssey to renewed health Liz used only 2 ½ weeks of her vacation time in order to have her mastectomy.

She worked throughout her months of chemo and radiation treatments. She also laughed, cried, “mommied” and inspired us with her courage and strength in choosing how to live with cancer. In her eyes, Liz is not a super-heroine, nor is she super nice. She is a determined woman who fought cancer on her terms. To our team she is the bravest woman we know, an absolute inspiration. Instead of wallowing in sorrow, Liz faced her difficulties of cancer with optimism and courage.

Liz not only survived cancer, she was able to actually grow in spirit and strength during her battle with cancer. The healing power generated by our Team’s prayers and faith and her good medical treatment lets us all know that there is a wonderful life not only after remission but also through a cancer experience.

Do you have a friend, sister or co-worker who is dealing with or survived cancer? Team Bassett would like to honor her with a gift. Please tell us about your deserving nominee and let us know what we can do to help make the journey a bit easier. Would she like a special night out? A gift for her children?

Even a new wig? Tell us what you feel would make her feel appreciated and special. We’d love to share in a small way in her journey to renewed health and happiness. Please email your story

by October 31st to pinkribbonbassettstl. com and explain what we can do to help.

(Requests limited to $1000) October is also Custom Upholstery Sale month at Bassett. Our designers help create beautiful homes with affordable custom furniture. We have real furniture for real people.

DÉCOR SummerWinds Ellisville

54 Clarkson Rd. • Ellisville (636) 227-0095 • summerwindsmo.com SummerWinds Ellisville location is West County’s premier Garden Center. In addition to beautiful indoor plants; high quality trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals; pottery and garden accessories; SummerWinds also carries home décor and gift items. Fall brings colorful opportunities for seasonal decorating. Mums, pumpkins, cornstalks and seasonal décor items envelope your home with the rich beauty of autumn. At the Holiday Season, fresh cut trees and wreaths provide you with the scents and wonder of Christmas. Inside the store, beautiful themed Holiday décor items await you.

Each season brings new merchandise for your home and delightful gifts for friends and family.

Thomas Stairs Wildwood (636) 273-5148

George and Brad Thomas of Thomas Stairs have a passion for designing and building unique custom stairs, and it shows in the quality of their workmanship and the number of client referrals they receive. Those looking for an upgrade might consider the company’s Baluster Replacement System, which allows for the replacement of balusters on an existing staircase without disturbing the staircase’s integrity. Iron balusters not only enhance the beauty of your home, but also increase the value. Most replacements can be done in 1 to 2 days with no mess.

Three French Hens

16935 Manchester Road • Wildwood (636) 458-8033 • threefrenchhensantiques.com At Three French Hens in Wildwood, owner Jeanie Hood’s constantly changing 10,000-square-foot showroom houses a playful but elegant mix of European pieces, fine furniture by well-known makers, choice accessories and gift items. Along with that mix, Hood and her associates offer customers a great shopping experience and expert decorating advice. Three French Hens has made its place in the St. Louis area by offering one-of-a-kind and hard-to-find items. Don’t forget to stop by or call to schedule your holiday home decorating that includes mantels, staircases, entry doors, holiday wreaths, table arrangements and tree trimming.

Town & Country Consignment Galleries 161 Lamp and Lantern • Town and Country (636) 220-6299

14201 Manchester road • Manchester 636-230-8400 www.BassettFurniture.com

Now there’s a consignment shop in West County. Owner Nancy Cullen, formerly with The Mulberry Tree, has opened Town & Country Consignment Galleries, a store consisting of 90 percent previously owned furniture, an array of home decor and gifts and 10 percent fabulous gift items like jewelry and monogrammed baby gifts, totes, towels and more. You’ll also find everything from wrought iron furniture to chaise lounges, couches, bar stools, accent tables and oil paintings. Stop in often; the shop changes continually, so if you see something you like, buy it before it’s gone. Your consignment items are welcome. Call for an appointment.

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CONSIGNMENT SHOP Merchandise Arriving Daily!

DÉCOR Trusty Maid Services of Chesterfield 14340 South Outer Forty Road • Chesterfield (314) 576-5400 • www.trustymaidservice.com

Since 2003, Trusty Maid Service of Chesterfield has been providing hundreds of West County residents with superior, dependable residential cleaning services. Their business is about giving homeowners the opportunity to enjoy more time with family and friends and to relax and enjoy a home that sparkles. Much of Trusty Maid’s success is due to the trained team of friendly, professional cleaners who work hard to exceed expectations. Trusty Maid Service is bonded and insured. Trusty Maid always strives to live up to their name and are proud of the many clients that retain their services year after year. Trusty Maid Service: Their name says it all.

Accepting Consignments By Appointment

Town & Country Consignment Galleries

161 Lamp & Lantern | 636-220-6299 NW Corner of Hwy 141 & Clayton Rds. on the Lower Level Next to Yellowstone Cafe.

Monday-Friday 10-5:30pm | Saturday 10-4pm | Closed Sunday

Verlo Mattress Factory Stores of St. Charles 3025 Boschertown Rd. • St. Charles (636) 949-9140 • www.verlo.com/stores/MO/SC

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Gabbert family counts blessings – on and off the field

By Warren Mayes Two down and one to go for Chuck and Beverly Gabbert.

The Ballwin parents are like many suburban couples. They work and are actively involved in the lives of their three boys. All that is missing from this Norman Rockwell painting is the white picket fence.

What separates the Gabberts is apparent to anyone who reads the sports pages.

Blaine is the sophomore quarterback for the University of Missouri-Columbia football team. Tyler is the senior quarterback for the Parkway West High School football team; he has given his oral commitment to Nebraska.

Two sons. Two quarterbacks. Two Division I schools.

The good news for coaches is that the youngest Gabbert, Brett, is just in the third grade. And, his father said, he may turn out to be the best athlete in the bunch. So, coaches who lost out on Blaine and Tyler are in luck. They just have to be patient.

“It’s not rocket science but you have to be pro-active,” said Chuck Gabbert, who is director of sales for a packaging company. “As a family, we all know (football’s) not the most important thing going on in our lives. We kind of downplay it. It’s a blessing. We’re very proud of the boys, extremely proud. They’ve kept a level head throughout the process.”

And all of the attention does not necessarily focus on the oldest two siblings.

“When someone asks us about Blaine and Tyler, I tell them about our third grader Brett, who is 9 years old,” Chuck said. “I tell them he may be the best of all of them.”

Chuck had played football at Parkway West, as did his two brothers. Beverly, while not a sports fanatic, was a cheerleader at Lindbergh High School.

“I wouldn’t go so far as to say I knew football,” Beverly said. “I know the basics.

I absorbed it being around Chuck and his family and the boys. I probably know more than most moms.”

Indeed.

“She followed sports and she is a good athlete,” Chuck said about his wife. “You

don’t envision when you get married or when the kids are little how life will go. She hasn’t missed a soccer game, a baseball game or a football game. Of course, she’s a fan but she isn’t a rabid sports fan.”

The Gabberts did not force their children into sports. The couple allowed the boys to play sports if that was what they wanted. When they showed they were good enough and wanted to further develop their talents, they helped them achieve their dreams.

Matt Biermann recognized how good both were at football.

Biermann, the president of Elite Football Academy in Chester- Blaine Gabbert field, was the Parkway West Middle School coach for the two oldest boys.

And they both have made it to the Divi“You could tell right away they were sion I level. talented,” Biermann said. “Both had “That is about as rare as hitting the lotextremely strong arms at that age. They tery,” Biermann said. “I don’t know what had the mannerisms and overall athletic the numbers are but it’s probably close ability. Their skill sets and demeanor are to one in a million to have two sons play centered toward the quarterback position.” quarterback at Division I.” Blaine was in seventh grade and Tyler in Both are deserving in their own right, fifth grade when Biermann first met them. Biermann added.

“They were so good, they both played “They’re not duplicates of each other. up a year,” Biermann said. “Both played They’re doing it on their own terms,” Bieron the eighth-grade team twice. They are mann said. “Both have superior skills. a great family and I greatly value my rela- Blaine is bigger and probably stronger. tionship with them as their quarterback Tyler is not as big but he is more gritty trainer, coach, mentor and friend. I am because of who he is. They’ve done it on grateful that I have had the opportunity to their own. Tyler isn’t getting his scholarship because he’s Blaine’s brother.” help Blaine and Tyler reach their goals.”

Tyler said he appreciates what Biermann Biermann also coached at Parkway West High and retired after Blaine’s senior has done for him and his brother.

“He’s helped me a lot,” Tyler said. “He season to concentrate on his academy.

“I had to make a choice,” Biermann said. learned how to channel me as a little guy.”

College coaches crave marquee quar“I enjoyed working very much with both of them. We worked on not only them being terbacks. With arms like rockets and all students of the game but continually focus- the other physical attributes, the Gabberts ing with them on why they’re there and attracted plenty of attention from recruithow the skills they learn apply to the game ers.

“It’s a very interesting process,” Chuck of football. They’re two of the most competitive people I’ve ever been around. That said. “Many things were similar with Blaine and Tyler’s recruiting; we just suits you well as a quarterback.”

From left: Tyler, Brett and Blaine Gabbert.

worked through it all. As much as you think you know about it and can control it, you can’t. In that day or week when you receive your first scholarship offer, you think this is awesome. It can control you if you let it.”

But the process of recruiting over the past few years has not been too bad, Beverly said.

“It’s been fun; crazy fun,” Beverly said.

“I can’t get much luckier. We’re really blessed to have two really good, bright, healthy, athletic kids. They’re good kids, too.”

When Blaine was being recruited, recruiting via text messages still was legal in the NCAA. Chuck said he and his wife did not know a lot about texting. They quickly found out when the phone bill arrived.

“When you get 4,500 text messages and they’re 10 cents apiece, it’s a shocking phone bill,” Chuck said. “There was constant contact when Blaine was going through the recruiting process. We learned things. We tried to temper all that. It’s a neat experience.”

Still, it can be a little much at times.

“Blaine’s was over the top in terms of the number of people calling from schools,” Beverly said. “There were fewer controls at that point in recruiting. You could text and they were all over him at all hours. It didn’t matter. It was during the day and the night. It was constant.”

So Beverly came up with an idea to help Blaine sort everything out.

“I developed a spreadsheet,” Beverly said. “Being our first child and the fact that he pretty much could have gone anywhere he wanted and most kids can’t do that, I thought it would help.”

As a junior at Parkway West, Blaine, who See GABBERTS, page 53

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GABBERTS, from page 52 stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 240 pounds, passed for 1,523 yards and 20 touchdowns with seven interceptions.

He added an additional 458 yards and nine more scores on the ground to help lead the Longhorns to an 8-2 record and a trip to the state playoffs. He also was the MVP of the prestigious Elite 11 quarterback camp.

“Really, it was all about making the right decision,” Blaine said. “A lot of people had opinions about where I should go to school. I realized you have to go where it fits you best and your family.

For me, that was Missouri.”

There was a slight detour on his way to Columbia, Tyler Gabbert however.

Blaine first chose to play at Nebraska in the spring of his junior year because there was a family connection. His uncle, Scott, played in college at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and met Bill Callahan, who was the offensive coordinator. Callahan moved on to become the coach at Nebraska, and recruited Blaine.

Some did not like the decision, preferring that he pick Missouri.

Then came a rough senior season, when Blaine sustained a shoulder separation in a game against Parkway Central. If that was not bad enough, changes were under way at Nebraska. Steve Pederson, the athletic director at Nebraska, was fired. Callahan was fired after the season.

Anticipating the change of coaches, Blaine revisited his decision and decided to switch to Missouri.

“Blaine saw the dark side, the true business side,” Chuck said. “A coaching staff was terminated and all of a sudden, you have to make another decision. It was very

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Blaine agreed.

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So he changed his mind and signed his letter of intent that fall to attend Missouri.

“It was a combination of things (that led to deciding on Missouri),” Blaine said. “I really developed a relationship with the entire coaching staff as well as the players.

The quarterback situation was in my favor.

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As of West Newsmagazine press time, he had led the Tigers to a 4-0 start with a big game looming Thursday (Oct. 8) at home against Nebraska.

“I’m extremely proud of him,” Tyler said.

“I talk to him a lot. He gives me advice but he’s also telling me to go out there and do my thing. He’ll give me tips when he sees me. Mainly, he tells me to keep my head on my shoulders and do my thing.”

The recruiting process was not as complicated for Tyler. Earlier this summer, he chose Nebraska.

“I think when Tyler decided, it was time for him to decide,” Chuck said. “He had the benefit of visiting a lot of schools with Blaine. He understands the process. He had a better understanding of what he was looking for from an athletic standpoint and an educational standpoint.”

Tyler’s having a good season with the Longhorns, who are young and inexperienced for the most part. Tyler has completed 67 of 133 passes for 639 yards and five touchdowns.

“It just made sense to say where I wanted to go,” Tyler said. “We evaluated all the factors like the depth chart, being comfortable with the coaches, with Nebraska being a special place. I had been there before for camps and visits. I had 15 scholarship offers and I chose Nebraska. Going through the process you have an idea where you want to go. It’s not tough to get it done. Choosing the final school was difficult.”

Tyler said his final top five schools were Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Oregon and Wake Forest.

“I was happy for him,” Blaine said. “I was glad he made his decision. I’m supporting him. There’s a lot less stress on you when you know where you want to go to school. He just knew what to expect. He knew what would happen when his recruiting started. I think he was prepared for it.

He asked me what I would do and I told him you have to go where you feel where it’s most comfortable.”

There also are no hard feelings at Missouri about Tyler choosing rival Nebraska, Chuck said.

“Tyler goes into the MU locker room.

They still love Tyler,” Chuck said. “Tyler knows a lot of the Missouri players and they understand the work you put into being a college football player. You have to balance school and athletics. They respect Tyler’s decision. They don’t give him any trouble.”

How will the parents handle the situation on which team to root for in the MizzouNebraska game?

“It’s only one day a year and 60 minutes of football they’ll play against each other,” Chuck said.

“It’ll be interesting, where to sit, what to wear and who to root for,” Beverly said.

How will the boys handle it if they end up lining up against each other?

“We’ve been competitive our whole lives,” Tyler said. “That won’t change. That has helped shape who we are on the field and off the field. We’ve always pushed each other academically and athletically. We’re pretty close (as brothers and friends).”

Biermann said he always believed both boys would be successful.

“Those two thirsted and always wanted more than the average person about football. They put in a lot of work,” Biermann said. “They have made a lot of sacrifices to make themselves what they are. It’s a total approach of skill, application of that skill in the game and the mental aspect of it and taming the emotions to play. They can put them all together. As they’ve matured into young men, some of the early trials and tribulations you have with them, you can see they’re getting better. It’s really neat to see all those conservations we had pay off.

They’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing and that’s playing quarterback.”

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GABBERTS, from page 54 And as much as sports play a big role in their lives, it is not everything.

“Our lives do not revolve around football,” Chuck said. “People think that. Our falls do, sure. They are hectic. We have three boys, not two. Brett’s soccer games are every bit as important to him as Blaine’s games are to him. We try to balance that.”

There is no pressure put on the boys from their parents, either. Instead, they want to make sure they enjoy their time in school.

“We look for both Blaine and Tyler to have goals and help your team win in any way they can and to try and win more than you lose but also to enjoy what you are doing and if you do that, then things will take care of themselves,” Chuck said.

“Have fun with it. Whatever happens, you’ll never be as good as they say you are and you’re not as bad as they say you are.

Enjoy the highs and forget the lows. We try to take it pretty easy. We’re pretty laid back as a family. We don’t get caught up in all this. We enjoy it and what a great experience for the boys.”

Down the road, might there be a comparison to the Manning family, with two talented sons in Peyton and Eli, who went to Division I schools and enjoyed success?

Both were drafted and now star in the NFL. Time out, Chuck said. But Biermann said he can see them make it to the NFL. “They have been blessed but they’ve worked their butts off,” Biermann said.

“They’re so competitive that they refuse to lose. The NFL is not out of the realm of possibility. They need to take it one day at a time. It’s one of those things. “I know, God willing and they continue on their path, they can put themselves on a path to be in the NFL.” And someday, it will be Brett’s turn.

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“They will have graduated when Brett is ready to go,” Beverly said. “They’re 11 and 9 years older than him. I’ll need a little pause. I need a time out. We can only hope that he’ll be a good athlete, too, and gets the same opportunity. Whatever happens, happens.”

Tyler said, “look out.” “(Brett’s) pretty good,” Tyler said. “He’ll be the best of all us He likes football and going to our games. He likes running around with his little buddies.”

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Active retirement living comes to Wildwood

Meadows of Wildwood celebrates grand opening October 10th One word describes what you see in developer John Rooney’s eyes when he describes his latest community: passion.

It’s in every word he says as he details the months of hard work and the endless meetings with his team, E-404 LLC, and many others as they worked toward a single goal: the grand opening of a new, revitalized neighborhood, Meadows of Wildwood.

That dream has become a reality. The

community will celebrate its grand opening to the public on October 10th as the only active retirement community in Wildwood, offering 38 detached villa homes starting from the $290s.

Located in the Wildwood Town Center, Meadows of Wildwood is a unique opportunity for a small number of residents to live in the only 55-plus community in the area, with amenities and services provided

like no other. The beautiful clubhouse, nicknamed “The Club” offers an elegant setting for the residents to relax, have parties and gather socially.

The homesites are situated on a single street, circling a lake with walking trails and a fountain, certain to be one of the focal points of the neighborhood. Many of the homes will sit directly on the lake, and others will back to the dense woods surrounding the private enclave.

A wide range of services are included in the association dues (which are only $275/ mo), including exterior lawn maintenance, irrigation, grass cutting, snow removal, private street maintenance, membership to the YMCA next door, use of the clubhouse facilities, selective meal service, a personal emergency response system, trash services, exterior villa insurance and common amenity real estate taxes.

The Town Center location is very popular.

Dierberg’s Market, banks, Starbucks, restaurants, the YMCA, shops, and even the Community College are just minutes from your door.

On the website, is a video presentation featuring community spokesperson Jan

Demas and the residents of Meadows of Wildwood explaining about the community in a way no one else can. As Brett and John put it, “They tell the story!”

The public Grand Opening is slated for October 10th, with special incentives for those that buy during the grand opening period. There will be refreshments and tours of the brand new display home.

To reach Meadows of Wildwood, Take Hwy 109 south of Hwy. 100 (Manchester Rd.) to a right turn onto New College Blvd.

Turn left at Generations Avenue and follow straight ahead to the entrance of Meadows of Wildwood. Turn right to The Club.

The sales center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sales Manager Beth Biggs at 636-273-5300. Or visit the website, www.

MeadowsofWildwood.com.

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Hencken Valley Estates captures the ‘essence of Wildwood’ The city of Wildwood was established in 1995 in an effort to counter the westward advance of high density tract housing. City ordinances were enacted that provided for an “estate lifestyle” while maintaining a rural flavor. True to the spirit of Wildwood is Hencken Valley Estates by A.J. Borzillo Inc., a family-owned custom home-builder founded by Al and Nancy Borzillo in 1964 and now headed by their son, Mike Borzillo.

Located about five miles west of Highway

109 on Hencken Road between Manchester Road and St. Louis County’s wonderful Greensfelder Park, Hencken Valley Estates is a single cul de sac street of 13 3-acreplus homesites laid out over more than 40 acres of former horse pasture.

Each home will enjoy the kind of peaceful privacy that is the essence of Wildwood.

“All of the homesites have trees,” Mike Borzillo noted. “If you like privacy, this is for you. On many of the homesites you will not even see your next door neighbor.”

This weekend from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A.J. Borzillo is hosting an open house featuring the new, 3,900-square-foot display

appropriately named the “Greensfelder.” It is the perfect showcase for Borzillo’s high level of finish, from the extensive hardwood flooring in the study, dining room, kitchen, hearth room and foyer, to the dramatic two-story great room with stone fireplace and heavy wood mantel.

The expansive kitchen features designerquality cabinets and granite counter tops along with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances.

The master suite includes a sumptuous bath with stone flooring, frameless shower with body sprays, soaking tub with marble deck and real marble vanity tops.

The four-bedroom, story-and-a-half Greensfelder display has a three-car garage

and is priced at $868,900. A.J. Borzillo offers a total of six brand new models – three ranches and three story-and-ahalf plans – with prices starting in the $690,000s.

The display is open Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday through Saturday by appointment. Community Sales Manager Jane Peacock is available to give you all the details. Call 636-236-9927 for more information. To visit Hencken Valley Estates take Manchester Road west five miles from Highway 109 to the first left (Hencken Road) past the fire station and the blinking yellow traffic signal. The community is a half-mile on the left.

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BENEFITS Eureka United Methodist Church holds a rummage sale from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 9 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 (bag sale) at 215 N. Central Ave. in Eureka. Proceeds support youth mission trips to repair homes in Columbia, Mo., and in Florida. Call 938-6377.

• • • Run for Mercy 2009, a 5K run and family walk, is at 9 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 at Queeny Park. Various sponsorship levels are available with proceeds benefiting the Mercy Ministries St. Louis Home, a 30-bed facility dedicated to bringing wholeness and total health to young women who are facing issues such as eating disorders, self-

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• • • Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is at 10 a.m. (registration is at 8:30 a.m.) on Sat., Oct. 10 at Creve Coeur Lake. Participants walk a 1- or 3.7-mile route; a complimentary breakfast, entertainment and more are featured. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. To register or volunteer, visit diabetes.org/stepout.

• • • The St. Louis Chapter of the Bereaved Parents of the USA hosts the Golfing for Angels Tournament at 12 p.m. (shotgun start) on Sat., Oct. 10 at The Golf Club at Wentzville. The entry fee for the fourperson scramble is $90 per person/$360 per team. Golf, cart, supper and beverages, prizes and a $20,000 hole-in-one award are featured. Call (314) 574-3733.

• • • “Spare Nothing for the Cure,” a bowling event benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis, is from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 11 at Brunswick Zone Chesterfield. Cosmic bowling, raffle baskets and a silent auction are featured. Admission is $30 per person or $180 per lane (maximum of six people). Call (314) 569-3900 or visit komenstlouis.org.

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Friends of Kids with Cancer presents “Rock the Sheldon,” a benefit concert tribute to Steely Dan and Earth, Wind and Fire featuring Groovethang, at 7:15 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16 at The Sheldon Concert Hall. A cocktail hour is at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Visit friendsofkids.com.

• • • A Gold Selling Party is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17 at Parkway Central High School. Cash is paid for unwanted gold jewelry, appraised by a certified jeweler. Proceeds benefit Parkway Central High School’s Project Graduation. Call Susan Sundermeyer at 537-1168.

• • • Rockwood Swim Club hosts a trivia night and silent auction at 7 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17 at St. John Lutheran Church (15808 Manchester Road) in Ellisville. Admission is $15 per person. Call Tish Kirchoefer at 530-5969 or Karen Crimi at 938-9226.

• • • Fall Fest at the Barn 2009 is from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 18 at The Barn at Lucerne (930 Kehrs Mill Road) in Ballwin. Live music; the Tour of Ballwin Family Fun Bike Ride; Abra-Kid-Abra Magic Show and Circus Acts; booths with local artists and organic and locally grown produce; food and drink; and many more activities for children and adults are featured. Proceeds benefit Operation Food Search. Call 256-4815.

• • • The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce eighth annual Gumbo Flats Pumpkin

Run/Walk is at 8 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 24 in Chesterfield Valley. A 10K course and a 5K course are featured, and there is a Children’s Fun Run at 9 a.m. for kids aged 8 and younger. A complimentary post-race buffet for all attendees is provided by local businesses and restaurants. Registration is $20 for those registering before Oct. 9 and $25 thereafter; registration for youth aged 9-14 is $15 if received by Oct. 9 and $20 thereafter. The Children’s Fun Run fee is $10. Applications are available at the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce (101 Chesterfield Business Parkway and at chesterfieldmochamber.com. A portion of proceeds benefit Wings of Hope.

• • • The American Cancer Society holds “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer,” a non-competitive walk to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have died from breast cancer and raise funds and awareness to help end the disease, at 2 p.m. (registration is at 1 p.m.) on Sun., Oct. 25 at Tower Grove Park. For details, visit makingstrides.acsevents.org.

• • • The second annual “Dogs & Duds Fashion Show” is from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

(VIP) and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (general admission) on Mon., Oct. 26 at Kemp Auto Museum. Local celebrities walk the runway with either their dog or a local rescue dog.

Tickets are $125 (VIP) and $75 (general admission). Proceeds benefit the Companion Animal Alliance. Call (314) 616-9111 or visit companionanimalalliance.com.

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FAMILY & KIDS The city of Wildwood hosts “Read for the Record” at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 8 at Anniversary Park in Wildwood. Participants aim to help break a world record for the most children reading the same book on the same day. This year’s book is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” by Eric Carle.

Reading of the book, an activity and snacks are featured. Admission is free. Visit readfortherecord.org or e-mail Kathy Arnett at Kathy@cityofwildwood.com.

• • • The 29th annual Home Builders Association Builders Home & Remodeling Show is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 9 and Sat., Oct. 10 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 11 at the St. Charles Convention Center. There will be more than 200 exhibitors in more than 300 booths. Special features include free art and antiques appraisals; the Mills Apple Festival, with free samples of apple pie and cider, pumpkin painting and kids’ activities; new and used home improvement merchandise at deeply discounted prices; and a Home Idea Stage where local experts present seminars about home improvement. Admission and parking are free. Call (314) 994-7700 or visit. stlhomeshow.com.

• • • The Ellisville Department of Parks and Recreation and the Wildwood YMCA host

“5K Rock-n-Run” at 8 a.m. (check-in begins at 7 a.m.) on Sat., Oct. 10 at Bluebird Park. The registration fee $30. Registration forms are available at the Administration Center at Bluebird Park, the Wildwood YMCA and online at ellisville.mo.us. Call 227-7508.

• • • The city of Eureka holds Oktoberfest from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 on S. Central Ave. in Eureka. Crafts, food from local restaurants and music are featured.

Live music continues until 10:30 p.m. Call 938-6775.

• • • Chesterfield Arts presents a public celebration of the unveiling of “The Awakening” sculpture from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 at Chesterfield Parkway West and Lydia Hill Road. The unveiling of the 4,700-pound sculpture is at 11 a.m.

Live music, food from area restaurants, dancing and free art activities are featured.

West Newsmagazine and St. Luke’s Hospital sponsor “Make Your Mark,” a project giving attendees the opportunity to help paint a Metro bus. Call 519-1955 or visit theawakeningchesterfield.org.

• • • A Family Fun Day is at 12 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 at Bethel United Methodist Church (17500 Manchester Road) in Wildwood. A barbecue until 5 p.m., booths with games

and prizes, face painting, doll making, craft items and a bake sale are featured.

The Barry Jones Family performs gospel music at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Call 458-2255.

• • • A free “Fitness Party & Boo-Tique Craft Fair” is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17 at the West County Family YMCA. The fitness event is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and features back-to-back classes in Pilates, kickboxing, zumba and more. The craft fair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features local artists, designers and vendors. Call 532-3100.

• • • The St. Mark Presbyterian Fall Festival is from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 18 at 601 Claymont Drive in Ballwin.

Food, pony rides, a bounce house, face painting and more are featured. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit discoverstmark.org.

HEALTH Beck/Allen Cabinetry presents “Healthy Lunches for Kids” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10 at 11626 Page Service Drive. Admission is $20 per person and includes demonstration and instructions, recipes and tastings of all lunches prepared. Registration is required. Call (314)

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677-6713 or visit beckallencabinetry.com and click on “Classes.”

• • • Health and Wellness Day is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 12 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. A variety of area professionals, vendors and giveaways are featured. Flu shots are administered by St. Luke’s Outreach Program. Visit ballwin. mo.us.

• • • The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) presents “Celebration of Life” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 14 at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

More than 50 exhibitors of senior services and products with health screenings, attendance prizes, awards and entertainment are featured. Visit mobot.org.

LIVE PERFORMANCES The Brown Dog Blues Band performs at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday night in October at Lone Wolf Coffee Company in Ballwin. Visit lonewolfcoffeecompany. com.

• • • The Lafayette High School Theater Company presents Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off!” at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) on Thurs., Oct. 15-Sat., Oct. 17 at the Lafayette High School Theater.

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By BETSY ZATKULAK Use simple ingredients and the food will speak for itself.

That philosophy, combined with an unwavering commitment to bring quality, consistency and thoughtful twists to classic Italian dishes is at the heart of Sapore Italian Café in Manchester.

“My parents are from Sicily, my grandparents are from Sicily, and I was born here,” said Paul Buzzetta, Sapore’s owner and executive chef. “As long as I can remember, my family was in the restaurant business.”

Buzzetta began his career as a young boy working in his parents’ restaurant, Benedetto’s Ristorante in Des Peres, and later located in Frontenac. By age 9 or 10, Buzzetta was making pasta and pizzas for his friends and loved their reaction.

“This just grew out of a steady change from growing up in the business to getting older and having my own place,” said Buzzetta, who owned Limoncello in Clayton. “That whole passion just goes with you. It’s definitely in our blood.”

Inspired by his father’s work ethic and by his mother, Lia, who works alongside her son as a chef at Sapore Italian Café, Buzzetta credits his Nonna Elena, a Sicilian

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immigrant, for stressing the foundation of Italian cooking.

“My Nonna Elena taught me a lot about the basic, traditional style of cooking – that if you can make a sauce the best way you can by using excellent ingredients, then you can play off that sauce anyway you want,” Buzzetta said.

That wisdom and the desire to bring his artistry to classic Italian cooking are the driving forces behind Buzzetta’s culinary creations, which are made from local and seasonal ingredients.

“Cooking is supposed to be whatever you feel like – your interpretation,” Buzzetta said. “Our twists on things are not totally off the wall, but it’s a different ingredient here and there, and that works for us.”

Honoring the best of Southern and Italian cooking, the menu at Sapore Italian Café promises full-flavored antipasti, creative pastas, seafood and steaks, and desserts. For example, there is the Paul Buzzetta, owner and executive chef of Sapore Italian Café.

Caprese salad, composed of farm-grown tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, 20-year aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil; there is lob- ian Café provides a well-balanced setting that is upscale, ster ravioli, homemade and crowned with cream sauce and quaint and friendly. delicate paprika; there is Sicilian seabass, lightly breaded “Food and wine – that is what Italian people do – and and baked with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon and I’ve been raised that way,” Buzzetta said. “If I can bring capers; and there is a filet stuffed with shrimp and crab, people in and they enjoy their food and their wine, their then graced with a Portobello mushroom and port wine company, and they remember and tell other people, then sauce.

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Tile & Bath Service, Inc. 25 Years Experience • At this location 20 years 14770 Clayton Road • visit our showroom

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

Home Improvement

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Serving West St. Louis County 10% discount for Seniors (60+)

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636-256-8244

FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATES All code compliant work per 2008 NEC

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63021 Annual Subdivision Sale Hidden Meadow Condominiums Saturday 10/10 7am-3:30 pm off Barret Station Rd. near Manchester

• Christmas Lights Installed •Carpentry •Drywall •Painting •Trim Work • Install Cabinets & Countertops • Tile Floors & Walls • Light Electrical • Hardwood & Snap Flooring • Hardscape

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

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

Hauling Services

J & J HAULING

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

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

Call: 636-379-8062 or email: jandjhaul@aol.com

HOME CRAFTSMAN

PROFESSIONAL, HONEST WORK WITH PRIDE AND INTEGRITY Basements, Built-Ins, Moldings, Doors Carpentry, Bookcases, Cabinets Kitchens, Baths, Painting, Repairs Whole House Remodeling OWNER ON THE JOB 30 Years Experience–Super Quality

636-225-7286

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

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

All work Guaranteed! 636-791-2079

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WEST claSSifiEdS 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

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS INC.

Sales & Installation Of New Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs On Vinyl Windows: •Fix Windows To Stay Open •Replace Fogged Insulated Glass •All Windows Repaired At Your Home nuview-stl.com

JS Home Services

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

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

Call Jim at 314-420-3562

CK Restoration •Powerwashing •Staining •Sealing •Roofing General Deck & Fence Repair & Replacement

636-466-1626

Reasonable Rates Insured • Bonded Building Maintenance Services PowerWashing & Deck Staining, Most Decks $500 AC Service & Cleaning Starting at $45 Painting•Carpentry•Drywall Plumbing & Electrical.

Your Home Improvement & Repair Specialist!

Residential & Commercial Insured and Bonded Call us today at 314-583-5250

Landscaping/Lawn Care PEDRO MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING A Cut Above! Aeration, power raking, leaf, bush & tree removal, fall clean-up. Gutter cleaning. Mowing, mulching, bush & tree trimming, edging, retaining walls, patios, and more. 636237-5160 or 636-519-9190

Landscape Design & Installation •Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Schrub Pruning •Brush Clearing •Retaining Walls •Ponds •Drainage Work •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050 Mikes Lawn Service: Dependable, responsible. Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, Fall clean-up. References. Call 636-346-9704

Schwartz Brothers Landscape Solutions Inc. Design and Build

•Total Yard Clean-Up • Curb Vacuming • Leaves • Brush • Sticks •Retaining Wall and Natural Stone Wall Specials •Starter Fertilizer Applications •Lawn and Shrub Care •Fertilization and Weed Control •Licensed Commercial Applicators •Fully Insured •Free Estimates Referrals Upon Request

(314) 393-7754

Handyman 314.322.2705

Ranch Homes From $125 2-Story Homes From $195

Chimney Sweeping $75 (Metal Flues Only)

Hunting Pacific Area Archery Hunting 59 acres. Weeks, months, entire season. Call 636-257-3333 or 636-675-2913.

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

Landscaping/Lawn Care

• Fall Clean-Up • Mulch • Retaining Walls • Paver Patios • Professional Lawn Mowing Fall Cleanup! Leaf remova l , mulching, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden tilling, and gutter cleaning, m o w i n g!! Snow Removal. Valley Landscape Co. (636) 458-8234 •Retaining Walls •Driveways •Walks •Concrete & Pavers •Sod •Hauling •Mulch •Topsoil •Rock •Decorative Rock •Bobcat Work •Grading •Drainage •Erosion •Pool Fill-Ins Specializing in Retaining Walls and Paver Patios

314-849-5387

Insured • Free Estimates • Residential & Commercial Member of the Better Business Bureau

AERATION & MOWING! Reliable landscape company serving the West County area offers weed control, fertilizing treatments, seeding, trees / shrub pruning and maintenance. Call Dennis at Shearn Landscaping, 636-530-1998 or 314-591-2787

Landscaping/Lawn Service

Lawn Maintenance, Fertilizing, Mulch, Retaining Walls Landscape Design, and Installation Call for a FREE Estimate. ittle Joe's awn and andscape

No Tools? No Time?

No Problem.

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Painting Services

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

314.941.1851

Serving West County Since 1989

Morales Landscaping LLC Fall Aeration and Leaf removal, Bush & Tree removal. Retaining Walls, Patios, and Much More!

LAWN & LANDSCAPE, LLC

Aeration $40 and UP

Lawn Care Powerwashing Overseeding & Fertilizing leaf & Brush removal retaining walls free estimates

314-537-0361

Landscape Design & Installation •Aeration & Seed Slicing •Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Fertilazation •Leaf Clean-up & Removal •Sod & Drainage Work •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050

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

Call 314-426-8833

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Affordable Plumbing Repairs and bathroom remodeling.

Call Craig 636-458-1161 or 314-614-4840

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

Painting Services 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.

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HealthyPetNet uses NO wheat, corn, fillers, chemical additives or artificial flavors/colors. Our vet-formulated pet health foods are truly superior. Visit www.

Trilogyonline.com/TraingTailsLLC or call 636-734-8802.

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POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

314-770-1500

Roofing Services 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

www.yuckos .com

Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing • Window Washing Gutter Cleaning

www.painting-pros.com

636-527-2501

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

I LOVE TO PAINT

PAINTINg & FAux FINIshEs •20Th ANNIVErsAry sPEcIAls•

•Complete Complete Room & Surface Prep •Renew Kitchen Cabinets •New Look for Furniture •Dependable • References

•••Expensive Look ••• •••Affordable Price••• David @ 314-732-3289

Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

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

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

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

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

Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur 636-458-0095

Guitar Lessons GUITAR/ VOICE LESSONS Now Accepting New Students.Lessons in your home. Exp. includes: Band leader, composer, vocalist. (refer. avail). $35/hr. www.themakeshiftgentlemen.com Call Joe 636.346.7146 or 636.458.2066

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Call 636-699-5189

BY THE YARD

Plumbing Services ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

Get firewood early! 8x4 stack. Oak and Hickory seasoned. Call 314-808-3330

314-991-8877

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

Firewood

Window Services

Huffman Painting Quality Interior / Exterior painting. Expert power washing. Professional and friendly service. 18 years experience.

Glendale resident. Call Ed @ 314-961-6903

PAUL HANN PAINTING Residential

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

Pray this prayer for three consecutive days without asking for wish. After third day, wish will be granted no matter how difficult.

Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted.

M.C.H.

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

Recession Roofing & Home Repairs

Family Owned & Operated Co We know what it's like to be over charged. Give Us a call for High Quality Work at rate that won't break the pocket. Licensed and Insured. No Job Too BIG or Too SMALL. Call today for a Free Estimate and to take advantage of 15% Off during this recession.

Call Wayne

314-685-0884 Tree Services

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

Insured. 636-475-3661

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

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2408 Redbud Valley Ct. • Wildwood • $475,000 Scenic and Serene. 4Bd/3.5BA; 1.5 Story, marble foyer, giant wall of windows, theater, exercise room, must see!

259 Falling Leaves Ct. • Creve Coeur • $593,000 Ladue Lake Estates! 4Bd/5BA; Circle drive+huge pillars. Over 4,400 sqft of finished living space. Acre of land overlooking lake. Private!

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16360 Cherry Orchard Dr. • Grover • $270,000 Magnificent 2-Sty. 4Bd/3.5BA; Stunning pillars, 2-sty entry, T-stairs, 9-ft ceilings! Beautiful bay windows and bright great room.

1532 Candish Ln. • Chesterfield • $395,000 First Class 2-Sty. 4Bd/3.5BA; Ideal neighborhood. Meticulous care.

Breathtaking 4-seasons room, and huge pro-finished basement!

120 San Angelo Dr. • Chesterfield • $350,000 Park-like ranch setting. 4Bd/3BA; Green Trails subdivision, across from scenic lake/park. Tons of windows, skylights, vltd ceilings. 2 large decks+3 car garage.

455 Lighthouse Point Dr. Wildwood • $266,500

Excellent value in popular Wildwood neighborhood. 2sty on spacious lot. Newer A/C, furnace & roof. 9 ft ceilings, mfl ldry, coffered ceiling in DR, bay windows in mstr & FR. Kit has granite counter tops, Pergo wd laminate flr, center island w/stove, 4bd plan, Rockwood Schools & convenient to Wildwood Town Center. Subdivision swimming pool and tennis court.

12933 Autumn Fields Ct. • Creve Coeur • $224,900 Stunningly updated. 2Bd/2.5BA; Newly updated kitchen, all topline, huge grt room w/fireplace,deck,finished LL w/bar+fireplace.

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6 River Bend Dr. • Chesterfield • $380,000 Colonial 2-Sty. 5Bd/2.5BA; 1.3 acres in River Bend Estates! Water fountains, gazebo.

Dining rm, updated kitchen, stnless appliances, bonus room + 2nd story front balcony.

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471 Down Hill Dr. • Ballwin • $135,000 Family-style 1.5 Sty. 3Bd/2BA; Parkway schools, pool and huge common ground park are across street. Vaulted ceilings, large grtroom, perfect deck for entertaining.

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Gracious 2 sty meticulously cared for & offers many amenities. 9ft ceilings, main flr laundry, 3c gar with bonus storage space.

Spacious kit w/island & counter seating, large pantry & wd flrs. 4bd have California closet organizers. Master ste w/whirlpool tub, shower & 2 walk in closets. WO LL

12304 Manchester Rd. • 314-821-5885

98 Crescent • Valley Park • $179,000 Updated Ranch. 2Bd/2BA; 1+acre, updated kitchen, finished LL w/full bath, rear patio to enjoy park-like setting.

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Exceptional location, 5 min. to Hwy 44 at 109. Three levels of high end finish & amenities. Property completed 1yr ago, never lived in, & started at a price of 2.35 million.

Marble, granite, stone and rich wd finish.

4 stone frpls, a luxurious main fl master ste, panoramic views of Meramec Valley & Aberdeen Golf course. Great for entertaining. Builder spared no expense.

2285 Crimson View Dr. Ellisville • $389,000

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1957 Sumter Ridge Ct. • Chesterfield • $450,000 BREATHTAKING 5 bed 3 bath w/AMAZING KITCHEN!! DECK HOT TUB, Fin. L.Lvl. !!MUST SEE-OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 ASK AUDREY 314-397-2757.

Big enough to provide excellent service... Small enough to care!

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16201 Wynncrest Ridge Ct. • Wildwood

6bd, 4.5ba 1.5sty home w/approx 6000sq ft on culde-sac lot w/composite deck & treed backdrop! 2sty foyer w/hrdwd flr, 2sty greatrm w/ columns, gas frplc,bookshelves, frieze carpet & wall of wndws, Gourmet kit w/maple cabinets, solid surface counters & stainless steel applcs, 2sty octagonal brkfst rm, Vaulted hearth rm, Main flr mstr w/coffered ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, & lux bath, Walk-out lower level w/ rec rm, fam rm, 5th bdrm suite w/bay window, & 6th bdrm.

17321 Thunder Creek Rd. • Eureka

The key to success.

7130sq ft, energy efficient, 4+bd, 4.5ba custom built home on 3.5+ acres w/ awe inspiring views, Main flr gourmet kit w/ hrdwd flrs, granite counters, 12’ island, 5’ Viking, 4’ Kitchenaid fridge, & private deck, Huge decks on front & back, 3sty wall of wndws w/atrium area & koi pond, stunning wdwrk, 10ft ceilings,newer carpet & interior painted ‘08.

Large walk-in level living qtrs w/living rm, full kit w/ granite, never used applcs, bdrm & bth.

(636) 271-6600 113 West St. Louis Street • Pacific MO 63069 Office: (636) 271-6600 • Fax: (636) 271-6613

5624 HuntErs Ford dr. • Eureka

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607 Kerryton Place Circle • Ellisville MLS # 90037560 • $258,900

Very Nice 3 Bedroom Villa with fully finished lower level. Sharon Baker 314-537-7588

3194 Hwy MM • Gray Summit MLS # 90044665 • $169,000

4 BR, 2 BA, on almost 1 Acre. Easy I-44 or Hwy 100 access.

Julie Walck 314-435-7982

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2658 Highway 100 • Gray Summit, MO

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Offered at $249,000

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Full brick exterior, 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch style home in Rockwood School District on over three acres of ground. Newer HVAC and remodeled master bath. Cathedral ceiling with full floor to ceiling stone fireplace in the greatroom with 2nd fireplace in the walk-out lower level.

Fabulous home & wonderful location!

WARRANTED HOME / MLS # 90036530

Three years new 2 story; four bedroom, three bath home on premium homesight backing to wooded common ground.

Loaded with amenities nine foot ceilings main level, custom concrete back patio, master bdrm suite with sitting room to mention a few! Priced well below even today’s deflated prices! MLS # 90044341

call 636.591.0010 to advertise

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DawnGlusenkamp@REMAX.net | www.DawnGluesenkamp.net 1511 Hampton Hall Drive #20 114 Winter Valley Drive 133 Bear Claw Drive $200,000 $214,900 $265,000 Chesterfield Fenton Wentzville Great value & unique opportunity Wonderful great room ranch with Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA, 3 car garage, to own a double size unit! 3BR, so much to offer! 3BR, 2BA, 2 car two story home! Gorgeous inside 2.5Ba, 2 car gar. garage, W/O LL. & out!

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215 Cedar Tree Lane 537 Prospector Ridge Drive 801 Chancellor Heights Drive $329,215 $349,900 $349,900 Ballwin Wildwood Ballwin Exceptional custom built ranch! Spacious 2sty, beautifully main- Awesome 2 sty w/pool! Backs to Wonderful curb appeal! Private lot! tained! 4BR, 2.5BA, fin W/O LL. woods for privacy. Updates! 4BR, 3BR, 2BA, 2 car gar!

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14577 Ansonborough Ct 1122 Keystone Trail Drive 16200 Wilson Forest Ct $450,000 $499,900 $539,900 Chesterfield Wildwood Chesterfield Pristine home on beautifully land- Absolutely loaded with upgrades Exquisite home completely remodscaped private yard! 4BR, 2.5BA, and amenities! Dynamite fin LL, eled to perfection! 4BR, 3BA, 2 car lots of updates!

4BR, 4BA, 3 car gar. gar, fabulous fin LL.

12747 Spruce Pond Drive 826 Millfield Court 814 Millfield Ct $615,000 $775,000 $824,900 Town and Country Town and Country Town and Country Spacious 1.5 sty on beautiful pri- Beautifully appointed! Attention Stately brick 2sty on 1+ acre! 5BR, vate one acre lot! Awesome curb to details! Cooks delight kitchen! 4.5BA, 3 car gar, prof fin LL, heated appeal! 4BR, 3.5BA Luxury master suite! in-ground pool!

11760 Ladue Road 1047 Tidewater Place 3962 Autumn Farms Dr $1,799,000 $849,000 $875,000 Creve Coeur Chesterfield Wildwood Quality, amenities, privacy & value Outstanding, sophisticated 1.5 sty New England charmer! Wonderful abound! Custom home, 7BR, 6BA, home in resort-like setting, 4BR, amenities! Award winning kitchen!

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894 Strecker Rd. Wildwood • $699,900 1.5 story home w/ 2 story great rm, 10ft ceilings, granite, hearth rm, 4 bed/3.5 baths, 3 car gar, w/o LL w/ playroom and exercise rm, .6 acre level lot just 4 years new!

Call Janet Bourne 314-941-7633

16863 Kehrsdale Drive Chesterfield • $610,000 Classic 1.5sty near culdesac on an acre lot with pool, fin walkout LL and an elevator! Loads of millwork, granite, wood floors and a walkin pantry!

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1354 Riverdale Circle Chesterfield • $499,000 Gorgeous granite kitchen, inground pool, 2 fireplaces, over 4,000 sq. ft. of space. Finished lower level.

Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 mikeleeker.com

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18180 Bent Ridge Dr. Wildwood • $379,000 1/2 Acre lot! Fabulous GR Ranch!

Updates include granite kit, carpet, lighting, paint, siding & more.

Palladian windows, screened porch & deck. Gourgeous fin. LL! Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 mikeleeker.com

1752 Stoney Terrace Dr. Ballwin • $229,900 3bdrm/2.5ba Home. Picturesque yard backing to lake & private cmn grnd. Fin’d w/o LL opens to patio.

Gas FP. Newer carpet, flooring, dshwshr.

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873 Woodside Trails Ballwin • $196,500 Wonderful 3bd, 3ba ranch villa w/vaulted ceiling, frpl, new flooring, & fin. w/out LL! Large deck overlooks trees! Pool, Tennis & Clubhouse. low Condo Fees!

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1337 Parkview Estates Dr. Ellisville • $169,000 Knockout 2bd 2.5ba townhome!

Upgr galore! Oak flrs! Upg GE kit appl, mpl cabs! Partially fin LL! 2nd flr loft media rm! Walkin clos both bdrms! Patio! Terrific location!

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1434 Willow Brook Cove #3 St. Louis • $139,900 Ground level condiminium! In walking distance to community center. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, granite, pool, walking trail.

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13429 Manorlac Drive Chesterfield • $139,500 Updated 3-level townhome in Chesterfield with 2brs, 1.5 baths and onecar garage. View of small lake.

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