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THOMAS SOWELL

Magic numbers in politics It is understandable that many people do not pay nearly as much attention to political issues as they do to practical decisions that they have to make in their own lives.

For one thing, they have only one vote among millions, so their influence on what policies the government will follow is in no way comparable to the weight of their decisions in their own personal affairs.

One consequence is that politicians can get away with half-baked arguments that people would never accept in their personal lives, where they apply a lot more scrutiny.

People who would never let some highpressure salesman rush them into signing a contract to buy a car, before they have a chance to read the contract, may see nothing wrong with a President of the United States trying to rush Congress into passing a thousand-page bill before anybody has a chance to read it all.

Numbers, as well as words, get more scrutiny in private life than in political issues. Politicians love to cite magic numbers that are supposed to tell us whether some policy is a “good thing” or not. By sheer repetition, it is claimed that bigger numbers mean better results, whether the number is the percentage of families that own their own homes or the miles per gallon that automobiles get.

Administrations of both political parties, going back as far as the 1920s, have from time to time pushed the idea that a higher percentage of people owning their own homes is a “good thing,” completely ignoring such repercussions as rising foreclosure rates in the wake of extending mortgage loans to people who are unlikely to be able to keep up the payments.

One of the other magic numbers that is popular in politics is the average miles per gallon of gas that cars are supposed to get, in order to meet standards that the government has set. No matter how big this number gets, it can always get bigger, so there is no logical stopping place - which means a never-ending political crusade to increase that magic number.

The open-endedness of magic numbers is not their only problem.

The more fundamental problem is that the costs entailed by a magic number often are either ignored or downplayed. More miles per gallon, for example, are usually achieved by having lighter cars - and lighter cars mean less protection from the conse-

quences of automobile accidents. Bluntly, it means more severe injuries and death.

Many of the same people who protest against “trading blood for oil” when it comes to military interventions in the Middle East seem not to see that higher miles per gallon also can mean trading blood for oil.

The magic number du jour is the number of Americans without health insurance.

Apparently getting more people insured is another “good thing” - which is to say, it is something whose costs are not to be weighed against the benefits, or whose costs are to be finessed aside with optimistic projections or a claim that these costs can be covered by eliminating “waste, fraud and abuse.”

In real life, people weigh one thing against another. But in politics, one declares one thing to be imperative, so the issue then becomes how we do it. In real life, all sorts of desirable things are not done, either because of other desirable things that would have to be sacrificed to do it or because of the dangers incurred in achieving the desired objective are worse than the problem we want to solve.

Almost never are the dangers of having uninsured people weighed against the dangers of having government bureaucrats over-ruling doctors and deciding whether money would be better spent saving the life of an elderly person or paying for an abortion for some teenager.

The crowning irony is that the problems caused by insurance companies refusing to pay for certain medications or treatment are to be solved by giving government bureaucrats that same power, along with the power to prevent patients from using their own money to pay for those same medications or treatments.

More than two centuries ago, Edmund Burke said, “Nothing is good but in proportion” - that is, when weighed as a tradeoff. But a prudent weighing of trade-offs does not produce the political melodrama of pursuing a “good thing” measured by some magic number.

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letters to the editor

Understanding reform To The Editor: This is in response to Bill Duncan’s Letter to the Editor in the Sept. 30 publication wherein he has taken West Newsmagazine to task for its editorial, “Are you smart enough to understand health care reform?”

How fortuitous that in the same issue, Thomas Sowell’s column, “Fables for adults,” basically retorted and answered any and everything that Duncan brought up. Giving Duncan the benefit of the doubt, I will respond that he is so typical of the “Do not confuse me with the facts, I have already made up my mind” mentality that common sense seems to escape him.

If not that, then all I can say is, your letter ended with “you can’t fix stupid,” and this would certainly apply to you. But take heart, it appears that this would also apply to Derek Sage, of Ballwin, who basically is of the same ilk.

Bob Weinshenker Chesterfield

Defending conservative values To The Editor: My wife and I read Letters to the Editor with extreme interest as they portray excellent examples of debate in today’s political arena.

We agree there seems to be no room for debate with this president or Congress.

From the start, we did not share President Barack Obama’s values or his vision for America. Runaway spending, mounting debt, federally-funded abortion, activist judge selections, pro-union/anti-worker legislation, soft on defense, negotiation with terrorists, undermining our ability to collect intelligence, support of gay marriage, appointing progressive and radical czars that escape public scrutiny, wealth redistribution. The list goes on.

And because we cannot support this man’s vision for America, we are racists?

We would not support Obama if he were an old, rich, middle-aged white man, and we did not support John Kerry, Al Gore, Bill Clinton or Jimmy Carter, either.

This is about values and character, not skin color. A true conservative candidate of any color could earn our support and our vote. This racist ploy not only marginalizes true racism, it demonstrates a typical liberal response to criticism: attack the mes-

senger, not the message.

If liberals were really interested in helping the poor and downtrodden (and they have had plenty of opportunity), why are there so many poor and downtrodden? No one “deserves” or has a right to anything but life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Think about what our founders had when they penned that phrase.

Anyone in this country, including many here illegally, can walk into any emergency room and be treated for free, so access to care is not the issue. Anyone who wants to succeed in this country can and by doing so obtain the many benefits of hard work.

Why should we have to pay for illegals and those who choose not to work? Why should we have to pay for abortions? Several liberals still want this in the bill. Why is end-of-life counseling in the bill at all?

Is that not a personal decision to be made with your family and doctor?

The big dichotomy we see is that liberals want government to have the power over individuals, while conservatives want individuals to have the power.

Some letter writers offered intelligent arguments and provided great examples of ways to fix specific health care problems without a huge government program. The unanswered question is why do these measures fail without debate? Why cannot the public view and comment on the provisions of the bill, especially for an initiative that will not go into effect for some time and that will have such a huge impact on such a broad scale?

The excuse is that it will take two weeks to load it onto a Web site. Please. Firstly, that bill should already be in document form, and secondly, so what about two weeks?

Legislation as important as the Democrats themselves say it is should be read carefully by every constituent. And if it is so beneficial to the American people, why does their program not apply to Congress?

Does this not set off any alarm bells? When the Kool-Aid drinkers can answer these questions coherently, we will listen.

People will seek out facts that support their biases; that is true enough. But facts are facts.

Medicare is government-run and has not been efficient in many years. Doctors and hospitals continue to see reimbursements decline and claims denied. There is no way Obama will pay for this plan in perpetuity by stopping fraud and abuse. How about

physicians who, after years of studying and hard work, choose to drop out rather than watch their income steadily decline?

What happens when medical school applications decline and hospitals close? How does that strengthen competition and drive prices down? Is this good for patients?

And how does government ever create competition? That is an oxymoron if ever there was one. They are not bound by the same rules or market forces that the private sector is.

Do not chastise West Newsmagazine or any other conservative media forum for doing what the vast majority of the media will not do, and that is report the facts and let the people decide.

Should we wonder about the objectivity of a so-called journalist who admits getting a “tingle up his leg” just thinking about Obama, one that compares him to “God” or a source that espouses our values and alerts us to questionable appointments or legislation that undermines those values?

Allegedly, Republicans are the “party of no,” but the Democrats did not get the whole statement out. The Republicans are the party of “no more largesse in return for votes.”

Jon and Lisa Schulte Manchester

Outdoing ourselves

To The Editor: West Newsmagazine, you have outdone yourself.

The “On Right and Wrong” piece on the opinion page of the Oct. 14 issue is a perfect example of the sorry state of “journalism” that your birdcage liner of a publication espouses.

To equate David Letterman’s consensual dalliances with adult members of his staff with the child rapist Roman Polanski is about as low as you can get.

What’s next, “Jaywalkers and the White Supremacists who support them”?

John Holler Ellisville To The Editor: Why did West Newsmagazine have to be so venomous against Roman Polanski on Oct. 14? There were at least three antiPolanski remarks made in the recent issue: one by Thomas Sowell, one on the cartoon page, and one in the editorial.

All of these parts of the issue said the

same thing, which is that the filmmakers who have signed petitions requesting Polanski’s release from Swedish custody believe that they are in a special American minority - one that absolves them of horrific crimes.

That is not exactly the case. The filmmakers who have signed the petitions - including Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Woody Allen and Terry Gilliam - have done so because they believe Polanski has suffered punishment enough. They are basing their opinions on his personal tragedies: losing his mother in the Holocaust and losing his pregnant wife, Sharon Tate, to the Manson cult.

Do I disagree? Yes. Even as one who admires Polanski’s films, his personal tragedies are no excuse for what he did to Samantha Geimer. Even when Geimer herself thinks Polanski has gone through enough, that is yet another invalid argument; when the court makes a decision, they really should not be influenced by what the victim prefers. The decision is supposed to be made for the better of the community.

But West Newsmagazine neglects to mention Polanski’s logical reasons for fleeing the United States. The 1979 trial (in which Polanski pled guilty) was headed by a corrupt judge, Laurence J. Rittenbrand, who was less interested in having justice served as he was seeking to manipulate the publicity of the trial as a way to boost his own suffering image.

Instead of assigning Polanski probation and jail time, as was originally planned, Rittenbrand tried to slap Polanski with a ridiculous long-term prison sentence. If you think about it, Rittenbrand was not unlike one of Polanski’s own cinematic characters: John Huston’s Noah Cross in “Chinatown” (1974).

There is no doubt that it is time for Polanski to atone for what he did and be given the proper sentence.

However, I do not understand why West Newsmagazine has to describe him as “pathetic,” or anything else of the sort. I at least hope we are in agreement that Polanski was facing corrupt charges and that he deserves nothing less than a fair trial this time.

Whatever happens, I will be glad when it is all over.

Adam Zanzie Wildwood

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EDITORIAL

The symptoms and the cure Day by day, it seems the United States government is moving closer to passing some sort of health care reform. Day by day, the divide between the two sides on this issue grows. There is a swirl of potential bills, gads of misinformation and hectic movement in every direction.

All this hustle and momentum brings to mind the old saying about being a jack of all trades, yet a master of none. Do we even remember what started this debate?

Do we remember why, or even if, we have a health care crisis? What problems are we trying to fix?

If the goal of reform is to provide universal health care coverage, the first thing to look at is the current uninsured, those now famous 47 million Americans. Most people know the basic numbers.

According to government statistics, 12 million of the “uninsured” already qualify for Medicaid, they just have not filled out the paperwork. Does universal health care help those people? No. One cannot assume these people will become more responsible just because a new bill is passed.

Six million are illegal immigrants. The new bill better not help them, or somebody owes Congressman Joe Wilson an apology.

Four million are legal immigrants but not citizens.

A full third of the uninsured have incomes above $66,000 annually, yet do not have insurance, which almost makes sense because roughly 60 percent of the uninsured are under age 35 and in good health.

This issue of West Newsmagazine features a story with two families stuck in a health care gray area. One family, a single father and his young son, had to make a choice on whom to get coverage for, the father or the son. Another family is a victim more of recession than health care.

The father, a software engineer, was laid off last year and has had trouble finding new, full-time employment.

These are heart-wrenching stories, to be sure, but they may be atypical and represent a fraction of the problem the current

administration says it is trying to fix.

What about the much-maligned health insurance companies and their outlandish profits? While the profit numbers for many health insurance companies might be large, their profit margins rank near the bottom for all industries. The average net profit margin for a health insurance company is just 3.4 percent. The only reason health insurance companies can subsist on such small returns is because only a few operate in each state, and people are forbidden from buying insurance across state lines. Nothing in the current bill fixes that problem.

What does, or could, fix that problem is deregulation. Allow a more open and free marketplace for health insurance and watch what happens. Remember what happened when the telecommunication industry was deregulated? Suddenly we had crystal clear, affordable phone communication seemingly overnight. The innovation was explosive, the cost savings were dramatic, and the catalyst was less government involvement, not more.

So why is our government trying to overhaul the health care system? What is the agenda?

We all feel for the people who do not have health insurance. Some of their stories are just awful. But an overhaul of the system does not end the awful stories and it might just create more of them.

West Newsmagazine supports changes to the health care system. We support deregulation, which would force companies to be more innovative and competitive. We support tort reform so that doctors can heal the sick without a lawyer constantly looking over his or her shoulders. We support greater portability of insurance plans so that a person who loses his or her job does not have to lose their health along with it.

West Newsmagazine does not support a government takeover of the system that we rely on for the health and care of our children, and our elderly, and our enfeebled. We believe that a free market can fix 100 problems while a bureaucrat fills out the paperwork for one.

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“Is there a clear and present danger to the community from air guns? Certainly more restrictions of Second Amendment rights do not lend themselves to a change in human behavior, nor a decrease in any sort of crime or misuse of firearms.”

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CHESTERFIELD Fall recycling drive Officials for Chesterfield are asking residents to search through their homes for those fall decorations and clothing for cooler weather and to dispose of the things they no longer want in an environmentallyfriendly way.

Chesterfield hosts its annual Fall Recycle Drive until Sun., Nov. 1 at the Dierbergs Marketplace (1730 Clarkson Road at Baxter Road). Coordinated by the Citizens Committee for the Environment in partnership with Dierbergs, the recycling containers are parked at the edge of the parking lot along Clarkson Road.

Items that can be brought to the drive include magazines, catalogs, cardboard, chipboard (such as tissue boxes and cereal boxes) and textiles in the form of clothes of all kinds, linens or even shoes (no cleats), which should be free of mud or grease.

The collection of hazardous household chemicals, such as paint, pesticides and auto fluids, can be taken on Nov. 14 to the St. Louis County collection site located at

Westminster Christian Academy-Town & Country Campus (800 Maryville Center Drive, south of Hwy. 40).

For more information on these events, call 537-4000.

creve coeur Joint Crime Prevention Partnership celebrates 20 years Creve Coeur Mayor Harold Dielmann issued a proclamation at the Sept. 29 City Council meeting and introduced the board members of the Joint Crime Prevention Partnership to those in attendance.

Creve Coeur Police Chief Glenn Eidman, Director Pete Sullivan of Monsanto Global Security, Vice President Steve Bollin of St. John’s Mercy Medical Center and Director Dennis Mullen of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital were in attendance to accept the proclamation.

The Creve Coeur Joint Crime Prevention Partnership was founded in 1989 as a cooperative between the Creve Coeur Police Department and the Monsanto Company. The purpose was to share the resources available to both agencies to benefit the residential and business community of Creve Coeur. The venture was so successful that St. John’s Mercy Medical Center joined the partnership in 1991. The

three agencies worked together for many years providing services and support to the community. In 2009, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital joined the partnership as the fourth member.

Since its inception, the partnership has provided support to such programs as Neighborhood Watch, National Night Out, trivia nights, safety fairs and its latest endeavor, Safety Town. In addition to educational programs, the partnership provides assistance to the Creve Coeur Police Department for training and equipment.

“We are very fortunate to work with such great partners,” Eidman said. “For 20 years, the partnership has served as a nationwide model for business and government working together.”

Similar programs throughout the local area and the country have since been set up utilizing the Creve Coeur Joint Crime Prevention Partnership as a template. The partnership also has been recognized as an outstanding crime prevention program by the Department of Justice and the Missouri Crime Prevention Association.

DES PERES Dierbergs submits site plan for new store Officials for Dierbergs Markets recently submitted its application to the city of Des Peres for the proposed construction of a new supermarket on the south side of Manchester Road.

The site, which currently includes a now-shuttered Barnes and Noble, is bordered by Lindeman Road on the west, Tallie Drive on the east and Manhattan Ave. on the south. The Dierbergs development proposes significant improvements to Manchester Road traffic signals at the Lindeman and the Bopp Road/Tallie Drive intersections that officials siad should positively impact traffic flow in the area.

The company is proposing a free-standing 75,000-square-foot-store on approximately 6.5 acres. Dierbergs has tailored its construction and design to specifically address the location’s existing zoning. The result requires no expansion or change in zoning patterns or the city’s commercial district.

It will have the distinction of being Dierbergs’ first supermarket to offer covered parking, with 42 percent of its parking spaces planned for a lower level of the store. The site plan provides both a traditional surface parking area as well as a covered lower level parking area with customer and cart escalators and elevators leading directly into the supermarket.

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Delivering pizza and smoke alarms As part of its annual life-saving campaign, the West County EMS & Fire Protection District recently teamed up with Domino’s Pizza to have a number of randomlyselected orders from the store located in the Tree Top Shopping Center on Big Bend delivered in a fire truck.

When firefighters and the delivery person arrived, residents were asked to allow firefight- From left: West County EMS and Fire Protection District Capt. ers to check their homes Rich Minda, Dena Pedersen, firefighter/paramedic Dan for a working smoke Billington, firefighter/paramedic Matt Hogan. Front: Abbie Pedersen. alarm. If the smoke alarm worked, then the firefighters and Domino’s bought their order. If the smoke detector did not work, firefighters provided residents with a working smoke detector and batteries.

Officials said that smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries and have contributed to an almost 50 percent decrease in fire deaths since the late 1970s. Sixty-five percent of reported home fire deaths between 2000 and 2004 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. The death rate per 100 reported fires was twice as high in homes without a working smoke alarm as it was in home fires with this protection.

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Officials said customers can expect all of the services and features that are the hallmark of Dierbergs stores and more.

This will be the company’s first multilevel store, showcasing a new design.

It also will have a remote pharmacy drive-through in the covered parking area that uses video cameras for consultation with the Dierbergs pharmacists.

WEST COUNTY MSD public forum to keep rivers clean The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) is hosting eight public open houses on its Clean Rivers Healthy Communities (CRHC) program until Nov. 10.

All are invited to learn about MSD’s efforts to improve water quality by reducing the amount of sewage that overflows into local rivers and streams during moderate to heavy rainstorms. Through its multibillion dollar, multi-decade Clean Rivers initiative, MSD is working to meet state and federal mandates and protect the public’s health.

MSD will discuss its plan to spend $1.9 billion on new sewer construction and green infrastructure to help keep area waterways clean of sewage and other harmful pollutants.

The meetings are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a presentation from an MSD speaker at 6 p.m. The open house for West County is Nov. 4 at Chesterfield City Hall (690 Chesterfield Parkway.

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Struggling without health insurance

By Casey Godwin The debate about health care reform continues to rage with no clear-cut solution in sight.

West Newsmagazine interviewed two people from the area who have lost their health insurance coverage to find out how it has impacted them and their lifestyles.

Their stories illustrate how easy it is for unforeseen circumstances to change a family’s situation when it comes to health insurance coverage.

These two perspectives illustrate just one aspect of the entire issue.

It was just 10 days before Christmas when Eureka resident Thomas Jaeger came home with the news. He had been laid off from a position he had held for nearly five years and was about to lose the health insurance plan that covered his family, including his wife and 20-year-old daughter.

Like many people, Jaeger tried to see the positive at first, but a good mental outlook does not always pay the bills. In May, Jaeger was fortunate enough to find a contract position through Kelly Services, but the health plan offered through the service stated the family did not qualify due to pre-existing conditions. Jaeger, 56, is a diabetic with high cholesterol and his wife has suffered thyroid cancer.

“We’ve been shopping for health insurance and so far we can’t find anything we qualify for or can afford,” Jaeger said.

Several years ago, the family went through a period where they had kept a previous employer’s health care plan by paying out of pocket. During that time, they were paying more than $1,000 each month.

“That took a big hit out of our savings

and retirement to pay for health insurance,” Jaeger said.

This time, Jaeger said, the family cannot as easily afford to pay out of pocket. In fact, even as Jaeger talked about how much he loves his new job, it is almost too little, too late.

Just a month after starting the new position as a software engineer, he developed an infection in his elbow that required antibiotics. He was able to get the medication through a free clinic at Walgreens. Days into the treatment, he had a violent reaction to the medication and was hospitalized.

In four days, Jaeger’s hospital stay caused the family to incur so much debt that they were forced to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Now, Jaeger said, they are at risk of losing their home.

“We’re just hanging on by a thread,” Jaeger said. “It’s been very sobering.”

Not only that, but recently, his wife’s doctor said she can no longer receive his services without health insurance, despite the fact they were paying the fees out of pocket.

Tragically, Jaeger’s story is becoming more and more common in the St. Louis area.

Brian Smith, another area resident, has been without health insurance since May 2008. Smith, 30, is a single parent who has been struggling to get by but has made the choice to continue paying for his son’s health insurance despite the fact that he himself is not covered.

“I pay out of pocket $120 a month for my son’s health insurance,” Smith said. “That doesn’t include vision or dental insurance for him.”

Dental and vision are the areas that have

cost Smith. Recently, his son was told he needs braces. That is $1,000 up front with a $100 monthly bill for an estimated 18 months or more, all on top of paying for health insurance, student loans and other living expenses. Smith, who works in the information technology field, has held three temporary positions since being laid off in 2008. He currently is without work.

Smith said he has had to choose between getting health care for his son and getting it for himself. He has not held insurance for himself since 2008 and has delayed going to doctors because he simply cannot afford it.

“I don’t go because I don’t want to have to pay,” Smith said. “I don’t want to rack up any more debt.”

However, last month, Smith re-injured a back injury sustained in high school while he was moving. He waited a month before the pain became so overwhelming that he could not put off seeing a doctor anymore.

“I haven’t been able to do a whole lot,” Smith said. “I fell behind in school because I couldn’t sit and study or do homework and it has impacted job hunting, too.”

Sitting and lying down are both painful and so Smith has to spend much of his time pacing around to manage the pain.

Although the doctor did prescribe medication to help, Smith was directed to start physical therapy, which is something he cannot afford.

Health care reform has instilled fear in some people and hope in others. Smith, for one, said he hopes for a system that would take care of people in his position.

“I don’t think anybody should have to go without (health care) or have to worry about going into debt over getting medical care,” Smith said.

Jaeger has an opposite approach to a solution, one that would take the government completely out of the equation. “(Some governmental systems are) entirely private,” Jaeger said. “The government has a mandate for the insurance companies where they can’t exclude people and they have to provide a certain level of coverage. It works exceptionally well.”

For a system such as that to work, Jaeger said there would have to be more competition in the health care industry.

“A lot of states only have three or four providers in the whole state, so there’s not much competition,” Jaeger said.

Both agree that no matter where health care reform heads, a change is definitely in order.

Nov. 1 Remember to fall back Time changes at 2 a.m. on Nov. 1, on the night of Halloween, just after all the little ghosts and goblins come down from their sugar rush and head off to bed.

The clocks fall back an hour, allowing a much-needed extra hour of sleep for everyone.

Officials for local fire protection districts also ask that everyone check the batteries in their smoke alarms and ensure the alarms and detectors are in proper working order.

Starting in 2007, daylight time began in

the United States on the second Sunday in March and ended on the first Sunday in November.

On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2 a.m. local standard time, which becomes 3 a.m. local daylight time. On the first Sunday in November, clocks are set back one hour at 2 a.m. local daylight time, which becomes 1 a.m. local standard time.

The United States Congress established these dates in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Although standard time in time zones time, a contentious idea at the time. Daywas instituted in the U.S. and Canada by light saving time was repealed in 1919, but the railroads in 1883, it was not established standard time in time zones remained in in U.S. law until the Act of March 19, 1918, law. Daylight time became a local matter. sometimes called the Standard Time Act. It was re-established nationally early in The act also established daylight saving World War II.

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By Julie Brown Patton Airsoft guns may be regulated differently in the future if the Wildwood City Council adopts a new ordinance that currently is under consideration.

These guns, also called replica guns, are highly detailed firearms for recreational purposes. They propel non-metallic pellets at velocities ranging from 100 to 850 feet per second (FPS). They are operated through spring-powered pistons, compressed gas or automated electric means with rechargeable batteries. They often are used in military scenarios or historical reenactments.

Air-type guns were popularized in Japan during the 1970s after owning real guns was outlawed for citizens. The hobby of securing these guns migrated to North America during the 1990s. Federal and state laws require airsoft guns to have orange barrels or markings to prevent confusion between them and real weapons.

Regulating airsoft guns first surfaced during Wildwood’s recent Board of Public Safety meeting. Capt. Gary Crews, commander of the St. Louis Police Department’s Wildwood precinct, was asked to check with other local police departments regarding ordinances that control the use of airsoft guns.

At the Oct. 12 City Council meeting, Ryan Thomas, Wildwood’s director of public works, shared additional comments from Crews’ assessment about the city’s current firearms regulations relating to airsoft guns. Seven actions citing air guns prohibit injuring, wounding or damaging another person or property. The city’s rules also indicate it is unlawful to discharge an air gun across any street, sidewalk or playground. Local laws also state that shooters must have prior written permission to fire air guns on other people’s premises. All air gun activity is the responsibility of the landowner, lessee or person in charge of the property.

Crews said his research, which was national in scope, indicated there really are not ordinances, laws or statutes specifically to cover airsoft guns. One example, however, is in New York City, which severely limits the possession and sale of them and requires permits or annual licenses.

“A huge concern involves devices that can be mistaken for real weapons, which might result in unfortunate police and citizen encounters,” Crews said. “This concern is nothing new and has haunted police officials forever.”

Crews said the common injury from

airsoft guns involves the eyes and that the majority of those injuries occur in backyards without parental control or supervision. He did emphasize that paintball, pellet and BB guns pose much greater risks for injuries and property damage than airsoft types. The typical airsoft guns owned by the area’s young people cost less than $100 and do not function with high FPS velocity, he added.

Crews recommended that Wildwood’s current hunting and firearms regulations be amended to indicate it would be unlawful for any person under the age of 14 years to carry an air gun in public settings without the supervision of parents or guardians who are 21 years or older. The amended language also suggested that air guns could not be modified to appear more realistic or to be manufactured to function in a manner for which they were not originally intended.

Although Wildwood’s City Council voted to pursue amended language to regulations, City Councilmember Bart Cohn (ward 1) requested at the meeting that airsoft modifications not restrict handlers 21 years and older.

“I believe it would be in conflict with applicable federal and state laws for Wildwood to adopt a code prohibiting adults from modifying the appearance of air guns,” Cohn said.

Wildwood resident Veronica Leach said she hopes more guidelines are put in place for airsoft guns for the sake of public safety.

She said innocent children have been hit with pellets from airsoft guns in their Windsor Crest subdivision for more than a year and that children have bragged about bringing their airsoft guns to school since the beginning of the current academic year.

She said they even saw an airsoft gun on the hip of a boy while in the Wildwood Dierberg’s store during the summer.

“One night, a young man showed up on our front porch, dressed in camouflage and a face mask with one of these guns,” Leach said. “At night, it’s hard or next to impos See AIRSOFT GUNS, page 20

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Milestone dates set for proposed Wildwood City Hall designs

By Julie Brown Patton Preliminary plans representing a handful of concepts for a new Wildwood City Hall are progressing nicely, said steering committee members who are working with the team of architects to conceive representative images.

To date, committee members have hosted a couple of public listening sessions designed to elicit the variety of visions of a City Hall. In addition, they spoke with several hundred residents who attended the recent Barbecue Bash held in Wildwood.

“As a person who opposed the attempt to build a City Hall two years ago, I was opposed to the idea that council members at that time did not think the people were an important part of the process to the construction of a City Hall,” Wildwood resident John Gragnani said. “I’ve never opposed ‘a’ City Hall, just how it was trying to be accomplished before. This time, I’m very satisfied that the financial aspect of this project has been studied in detail and the recommendation to build with the police included is the best way to go.”

Gragnani is serving on the steering committee.

“I am also very happy with our architect group, which is diligently pursuing getting citizen input,” Gragnani said. “They are trying to design a complex that will serve us well, be expandable for the future, be energy efficient, be attractive and still fit very well into the Town Center and express the ideals of Wildwood.”

Dennis Tacchi, AIA, said the Wildwood Collaborative Architects team will continue to refine designs through the coming months, including internal functionality and external site plans.

“Upon council approval to place the issue on the April 2010 ballot, we will prepare a final presentation for public engagement and information prior to the vote,” Tacchi said.

At West Newsmagazine press time, the architects were planning to present another round of refined images to the Wildwood City Council during its work session on Oct. 26.

Two more public engagement meetings and presentations are scheduled for Oct. 29 and Nov. 10. A final public presentation of concepts is slated for Dec. 8. That evening will be followed by another work session with City Council members on Dec. 14.

City Council members are expected to decide on Jan. 11, 2010, if the matter will be placed on the ballot next April.

The architectural team indicated it would keep adjusting site plans through January as needed.

“We are right on schedule, on track and pleased with the good input received so far

from the public,” Tacchi said. “One thing is certain: Residents want a building that is representative of Wildwood.”

He said Wildwood’s essence translates into natural beauty, sustainability and more rural character compared to other city halls in other municipalities.

“But we do have to maintain the urban context in which this City Hall will be built within the type of Town Center already in place,” Tacchi said.

He said there are two overall “charac-

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“We are at the early stages, so nothing is finalized,” Tacchi said. “It’s a continuous work in progress, and we’re trying to satisfy the consensus when suggestions have ranged from classic designs with columns all the way to modern-type designs.”

Tacchi said they do believe they have come up with concepts that reflect what

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Other architects working within the group include John Guenther, Bill Bowersox and Fred Powers of Powers Bowersox Associates Inc., and Ralph Bicknese of Hellmuth+Bicknese Architects.

“They still want to hear from citizens on design plans,” Gragnani said. “I believe this process is going very well and I am happy that people will get to approve this project at the polls.”

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By Julie Brown Patton Rather than bumping drivers to reduced speeds, Wildwood officials are investigating a newer “traffic calming device” called speed cushions.

Industry sources indicate that the 3-inchhigh speed cushions have several distinct advantages while slowing drivers, compared to traditional 6-inch-high asphalt speed humps. Cushions are designed as several small speed humps, placed in a row across a street. Made of a durable rubber, they can be more easily moved to different traffic locations if desired.

Drivers will have to slow their speeds to proceed over the cushions. In addition, speed cushions require less material, so in general are less expensive than speed humps.

“Over the years, some residents have requested the use of speed humps on residential streets,” Wildwood Director of Public Works Ryan Thomas said. “To date, speed humps have not been used because each of the fire protection districts prohibits their use. We believe speed cushions could be a new, effective way to slow traffic and improve safety on some of our most traveled streets.”

Thomas said the estimated cost for one speed cushion is $2,873. He has been working with a New York-based company called Traffic Logix.

Speed cushions have been used in Europe for the past several decades, but Wildwood’s Board of Public Safety recently learned about the option and recommended it to the Wildwood City Council for consideration.

Officials with local emergency services are concerned about any physical street deterrent that slows down their response times.

But manufacturers claim the wider axle of emergency vehicles allows that type to pass through the cushions without slowing down.

Of the three fire protection districts that service the Wildwood area, the Metro West Fire Protection District crew was the only one willing to try the speed cushions first, Thomas said.

He said the current plan is to set up a cushion on Old Fairway Drive as the first pilot project, with the next one planned for Fox Creek Road.

At the Sept. 14 Wildwood City Council meeting, City Councilmembers asked

Wildwood city officials are using versatile, moveable speed cushions for a pilot project aimed at slowing down drivers; they are an alternative to traditional speed humps.

Thomas to check the references of Traffic Logix; to ask if the cushions are easy to steal or tamper with; to see if the company would lease a trial cushion; and to inquire if both ambulances and fire trucks are able to pass through the gaps between the speed cushions.

James Weatherall, senior account manager for Traffic Logix, said they have 400plus clients in North America and have not had any cushions stolen. He also stated that the company had no leasing plans. He said that emergency staffs in other cities have been working with the cushions.

Wildwood City Councilmember David Sewell (ward 6) asked Thomas at the Oct. 12 City Council meeting how long it would take to erect or take down speed cushions in one location, if it was decided to move the set around. Thomas said he was told 2 hours.

Other City Councilmembers raised questions about ordinances in neighboring municipalities that prohibit these types of speed deterrents. Another question that surfaced was about the effect snow plows have on the products. The company’s representatives said many cities remove the cushions during winter to avoid any problems.

One potential problem with speed cushions is how bicyclists pass through them, particularly if they do not stay to the utmost right-hand side. Riding through the gaps will put cyclists into the main portions of roadways.

Thomas said the first set of speed cushions arrived Oct. 19. Depending on weather, he was expecting to get the cushions installed before month’s end.

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Doctor prepares Creve Coeur officials for H1N1 virus

By Ted Dixon Jr. Creve Coeur officials on Oct. 12 heard from the infectious prevention director at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital about the onslaught of the H1N1 flu virus that already has hit the area.

Bernard Camins, M.D., told the Creve Coeur City Council that he has approached several other municipalities in the area and said his hospital is doing all it can do prepare for and respond to any potential cases of the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu. Camins recommended that the public get the vaccination shot for the swine flu virus as well as the seasonal flu virus.

“The United States government approved four different formulations for vaccination,” Camins said.

Among the vaccinations Camins discussed were the flu mist, which already has been distributed, and a preservative-free dose that can be given to pregnant women.

Camins also said the St. Louis County Health Department has 1,900 doses of the flu mist vaccine available.

“I don’t expect a vaccine shortage for people with priority,” Camins said. “We will work with the health department as to how to distribute. BJC will help distribute through the most part through doctors’ offices and through schools.”

Camins also said the vaccine to be offered

Free H1N1 vaccination events for pregnant women The St. Louis County Department of Health, in conjunction with St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital and SSM DePaul Health Center, is offering free H1N1 flu vaccinations for pregnant residents of St. Louis County from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 31 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center’s David C. Pratt Cancer Center (607 South New Ballas Road in Creve Coeur) and at SSM DePaul Health Center’s May Center (12303 DePaul Drive in Bridgeton).

Quantities of the H1N1 vaccine are limited, so participants need to pre-register in order to participate. Pre-registration can be completed online or by phone.

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“In the event of a widespread outbreak, we have prepared for added capacity,” Camins said.

Camins said the main groups who are at most risk of contracting the disease include pregnant women, children under 6 months of age, children and young adults 6 months to 24 years old, health care workers and individuals between the ages of 24 to 65.

People with chronic medical conditions,

such as asthma, also are at risk.

Some of its symptoms include sore throat and dry cough, headache, dizziness, fatigue, fever, chills and nausea.

Camins recommended that Creve Coeur leaders “get the word out” relating to the disease.

He said the virus itself has been mild so far this season. Recent flu shot clinics have proven to be successful, with Barnes-Jewish conducting one Oct. 11. Camins said 1,800 shots were given that day.

Camins also said some private practices are not getting the seasonal vaccine and that was why the flu shot clinic received a robust response. He urged the people of the city of Creve Coeur to get vaccinated despite one-third of parents refusing to have their children vaccinated because of worries about side effects.

“It’s important to remember that it’s pretty much the same vaccine,” Camins said of the H1N1 vaccine. “Except the particle in the virus is different.”

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By Ted Dixon Jr. Following the lead of the massive popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, the city of Creve Coeur is exploring using cyberspace to communicate with its residents.

At the Oct. 12 City Council meeting, Creve Coeur Public Information Officer Melissa Weiss told the City Council that her department is looking at the way other cities have utilized these technological tools. Currently, Chesterfield, Rock Hill, Maryland Heights, Wentzville and Wildwood are among local cities that have started to use social networking sites on the Internet. Weiss told the City Council the two sites the city would consider using would be Facebook and Twitter because she said those are the most popular.

“Four out of five adults use social networking sites on a monthly basis,” Weiss said. “The largest growing demographic in Facebook are women 55 and older.”

Weiss said there are added bonuses to getting the word out in order to increase residents’ discussion and feedback regarding whatever important topic is dominating the city.

“We can get in there and answer questions,” Weiss said.

Weiss also said many media outlets are using social networking sites to get possible ideas for stories. If they do land themselves on Facebook, Weiss said it would be important to keep their page updated on

information.

“It is an additional forum for residents,” Weiss said.

Weiss said that Facebook could be also used to advertise city-related items on the page.

Creve Coeur City Councilmember David Kassander (ward 3) said that most people under the age of 50 are on Facebook. If the city were to sign on, it would have to look into any freedom of speech and Sunshine Law issues that could come into play.

Creve Coeur City Councilmember Beth Kistner (ward 1) asked how the city would deem some content inappropriate, such as a racial slur or personal comments about a resident.

“How would we screen out things that are unflattering to the city?” Kistner said.

Creve Coeur City Attorney Carl Lumley said the city would have to establish some guidelines. He said some of the rules would be fairly obvious.

“It can’t be hate speech,” Lumley said.

Weiss said that some of the cities have posted that their pages are not specifically designed for complaints and that residents should contact the city with any questions they may have. Kassander also said Facebook does not have to take comments.

At least one Creve Coeur leader seemed in favor of the concept.

“I certainly support it and it has some merit,” Creve Coeur City Councilmember Robert Haddenhorst (ward 3) said.

Wildwood resident fills City Council vacancy

By Julie Brown Patton Wildwood resident John McCulloch was sworn into the Wildwood City Council on Oct. 12 to fill the ward 7 vacancy, which was left open when Wildwood City Councilmember Bruce Colella resigned on Oct. 1.

McCulloch had a career in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Secret Service. He currently is a manager of corporate security at a local company. He has a master’s degree in criminal justice and has been involved with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and baseball at the Pond Athletic Association.

Having moved to the area in 1992 before Wildwood was incorporated, McCulloch said he thinks those who wrote the city charter did a fantastic job.

“I like the idea of making sure that where we live takes care of the needs of the citizens and that the land is being looked after

at the same time,” McCulloch said.

“One of the main considerations of living here is that we have to keep the land in good shape.”

McCulloch said he likes Wildwood because of its diverse geography and great schools. McCulloch “It is a good place to raise a family and you can drive 5 minutes from just about any spot within it and be in the middle of a nice, natural environment,” McCulloch said.

He said that with ward 7 being the most densely-populated area of Wildwood, he expects a high volume of City Councilrelated activity.

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Environmental testing now is under way at a remediated Superfund site in Wildwood to determine its current safety status for public welfare. Drilling crews from Illinois arrived Oct. 14 to begin the work.

Hefty environmental testing project finally under way

By Julie Brown Patton Environmental testing started on Oct. 14 to determine the safety of a remediated property in Wildwood that once was considered one of the worst Superfund sites in the United States. Testing was initiated after several weeks of delay so that the scope and extent of analysis could be firmly re-established. The parcel of land is off Strecker Road, near Strecker Forest subdivision.

On Oct. 12, the Wildwood City Council voted to fund an additional substantial amount of testing on the site.

Mundell and Associates Inc., an environmental consulting firm from Indiana, originally was approved for project costs of $114,000 to $148,340. The Wildwood City Council increased that amount by $152,980 to reflect the expanded scope of work recommended during the past few weeks. The total Mundell compensation now is not to exceed $299,320.

Ed Paschal, engineer and owner of St. Louis-based Custom Environmental Services, also was approved to serve as a technical consultant to the project. He is receiving $85 per hour for his supervision, with his total project fees not to exceed $28,410.

Joe Vujnich, Wildwood’s director of planning and parks, said he believes the combination of Mundell’s team and Paschal’s bioremediation background will “provide all of the perspectives and expertise humanly possible to understand and interpret the test results of this project.”

John Mundell, president of Mundell and Associates, said it had become “clear that it is critical to be as comprehensive as possible with this project given the historical concern.”

To enhance the degree of thoroughness, Mundell engineers are adding 14 more boring sites. Additionally, two more chemicals related to waste oils and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) were added to the

list of compounds and volatiles for which they are monitoring. He said the geophysical survey area also was expanded to cover two properties in question.

“We now feel very capable of defending the study’s results,” Mundell said.

Paschal said that on the first day of drilling, activities were falling into place but that they hoped for drier weather to try to gain results before more unpredictable weather starts to arrive. The bulk of testing is slated to be complete by Nov. 10.

Almost two years ago, the land was set to be developed into 23 home sites. Due to the variety of public health concerns, the City Council halted the developer, Wesley Byrne. A lawsuit regarding Byrne’s right to proceed somewhat hinges on results of this new testing. Byrne launched a lawsuit against the city last fall.

Dan Topik, a resident who lives in Strecker Farms subdivision, said he agreed that the costs were considerable but necessary to ensure public welfare.

“I’m so glad testing is finally being done,” Topik said. “It’s been a long time coming.

Either it’s safe or steps need to be taken to make it safe. We really hope they find nothing. The developer said he was going by the EPA’s comments that the area was safe.

But if it’s not, at least all legal obligations will be dealt with, and we can put this all to rest.”

Mike Garrett, who also lives near the site, said he and his neighbors would relish getting some answers.

Mary Morton said she inherited this problem because she was not told about it prior to purchasing her home and that “it has been difficult living with this issue for the past 12 years when there continue to be such alarming concerns.”

Bruce Morrison, special legal counsel to Wildwood for this case, said the next status conference with St. Louis County Circuit Judge Richard Bresnahan is scheduled for Feb. 17, 2010.

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By Casey Godwin After a soggy and cold first half of the month, October saw its first break last week with highs reaching the low 70s. It was a welcome relief, and for many, it meant a visit to the park for a hike or a bike ride.

At Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, kids and pets played in and along the waters of Kiefer Creek, completely unaware of the dangers within.

Although there are signs that dot the paved roadway marking the different lots and amenities, there is not a single sign near the creek that warns the public about the high E. coli levels found in Kiefer Creek.

“There’s always a balance between public notification through signs and preserving the natural look of the state park by minimizing signs,” said Travis Ford, spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Officials for the department said they consider Kiefer Creek a “swim at your own risk” waterway, but have never felt the need to post signs alerting the public to that.

However, if signs had been posted, Ballwin resident Steve Seyer said he would have never let his dog, Dolphus, swim in and drink the water. Seyer said after months of letting Dolphus swim in the creek, the dog developed boils and thick, black discharge from his eyes. It was not until Seyer kept the dog out of the water for six months that Dolphus eventually healed.

That is when Seyer made the connection – Kiefer Creek had made his dog sick.

Seyer, along with the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, held a public forum in Ballwin on Oct. 13 to warn residents of the dangerously high levels of E. coli that has been found in the creek even days after rainfall.

E. coli, which is a bacteria found in the stomachs of mammals, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and a host of other illnesses if large quantities are ingested.

“The DNR said that (Kiefer Creek) is not

a designated swimming area,” Seyer said.

“I’m sorry, but there are kids there every weekend, and if that’s not a designated swimming area then they need to wake up and see that there are kids swimming in it.”

Kiefer Creek is considered an unclassified stream, meaning it does not have to conform to Missouri’s standards for acceptable E. coli levels. For whole body contact, Missouri’s standard is 124 colonies per 100 milliliters. Studies conducted by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have placed the creek at hundreds of times above the standard.

“In spring of 2009, the Lake of the Ozarks had E. coli problems that made the news, and they hit a high level of just over 2,400 colonies per 100 milliliters after 2 inches of rain,” Seyer said. “In October of 2003, according to USGS, after just 0.07 of an inch of rain, E. coli levels at Kiefer Creek went up to 44,000 colonies – that’s 394 times the standard.”

DNR officials do not deny knowledge of the situation; in fact, the department has known about the problem since 1996. The department simply does not have procedures for unclassified waterways when it comes to E. coli.

“This is not considered a public swim area the way public beaches at state parks are,” Ford said. “The department takes responsibility at public beaches for making sure the water is tested and the water is safe, and if it is not safe, then we have procedures to close beaches and put up signs to notify the public about it. The department has not done that on non-swimming areas.”

Ford said the DNR is aware that people are swimming in the creek and is considering new ways to handle public notifications of water qualities.

The source of the contamination is unclear, although officials for both the DNR and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District believe it may be caused by animal waste that is washed into the creek during rain.

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Leach said she is not against guns in general and understands how airsoft guns are efficient ways to conduct target practice. She said she believes carriers of airsoft guns should take more responsibility, however, and that children should not use them without adult supervision.

Marc Perez, a Wildwood resident, said he does not believe they should be more regulated.

“There are an incredible number of rules, regulations, permits and ordinances concerning firearms and other Second Amendment issues,” Perez said.

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It has been a tradition at Mason Ridge Elementary that each departing fifth-grade student paints and personalizes a masonry block in the school’s hallway. The day has come where the school has run out of blocks to paint, and a solution needs to be found to ensure that each upcoming fifth-grade student can his or her legacy.

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Bus rapid transit potentially could solve bus overcrowding problems in the city by providing larger buses with capacities up to 90 people. The buses also would get certain priorities on the road, such as signal priority or bus lanes, for faster trips.

West and South County residents urged Metro to try flex routes due to concerns that buses are not getting enough riders.

“That was a perception issue,” Williams said. “Many times buses would leave the city with more than 40 people on it, but by the time it got out to the county, the passengers had thinned to 25 or less. So it may have looked odd to those people to have a big bus carrying only a few people, but it would have been more expensive and difficult to have the driver switch to a smaller bus mid-trip.”

With flex routes, shorter buses would service routes where less ridership is expected.

The buses could serve neighborhoods or even come to a person’s door if a reservation is available. Flex route buses then could connect to larger bus lines where more riders usually are seen.

MetroLink and MetroBus will not be a distant memory in the long-term plan.

Instead, East-West Gateway officials have explored multiple options for lightrail expansion. Possibilities to expand MetroLink through Westport and into Chesterfield are among several routes that were presented.

Residents who attended the open houses were given the opportunity to tell Metro officials exactly where to put their money in the future. Metro had residents fill out worksheets that allowed them to spend a limited amount of money each decade on the many options Metro offered at the open house.

Not only did residents want new commuting options, but amenities such as restrooms, transit centers and lighting were high on the list.

The 30-year comprehensive plan breaks down into three chunks: the first five years will see service restoration and enhancement; in 10 years, major capital projects will come into play; and within 30 years, the overall vision is for long-term system development.

“The responsible thing to do is to create a plan that not only looks at the short term but considers things down the road,” Mefford-Miller said.

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As the giant emerged from the somewhat soggy ground adjacent to Chesterfield’s Central Park to clear skies and sunshine, unveiling to that of the 1904 World’s Fair.

Chesterfield Arts’ new motto, “Out West“The people in Chesterfield seem just as Out of the Ordinary,” certainly rang true. energized as St. Louisans must have felt back then,” Johnson said. “It takes a lot of energy to bring something like this to fruition.” Stoeke added, “I’m so impressed

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JOIA, a musical percussion group, supplied the ceremonial drums, and Johnson joined in and danced along.

“What a great pleasure to be here,” Johnson said. “We’ve had a ball.”

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The public helped to “text paint” a Metro Mayor John Nations proclaimed the day bus with their names and descriptive words “a great day for Chesterfield.” expressing their personal feelings about Special guests included the giant’s cre- “The Awakening.” The finished bus project ator, American sculptor J. Seward Johnson, will tour the streets of the St. Louis area for and Paula Stoeke of Santa Monica, Calif., the next year. director of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. For more on “The Awakening,” visit Johnson compared the excitement at the TheAwakeningChesterfield.org.

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The 5-foot-5 senior finished third recently in the Great American XC Festival in Cary, N.C., with a time of 17 minutes and 37 seconds (17:37), which set a Parkway Central record. Robison came in just under senior Emily Sisson’s time of 17:38.6. Sisson Datein of set the Colts’ record last year theissue: same Client: event.

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“Running in last year’s race definitely helped prepare me for the environment of this race because I didn’t even realize until last year that people went out of state to race in huge meets like this,” Robison said.

Robison was the only runner from Missouri in the race.

“It was a special feeling being able to see the Missouri flag and knowing I was the only one there to represent everyone from Missouri,” Robison said. “But it was pretty scary starting the race alone, sharing the box with girls I didn’t even know.”

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St. Joseph’s Academy’s Gina DellaCamera was the medalist with an 83. The other top 15 results that qualified for state included: •• Rachel Thompson of St. Joseph’s Academy (85).

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“I was so enthused taking third place at Great American among such an incredible group of runners,” Robison said. “I love competing, and going into the race that day I wanted so bad to fly. My coaches are always so encouraging and help me to believe that I am ready for every race I go into. I couldn’t do it without them. Placing third at North Carolina only replenished my thirst to train hard, endure that cold weather and keep a smile on my face.”

Colts Cross Country Coach Ken Greathouse said he believed Robison would run well and have a chance for a high finish.

“We thought that Diane had a chance to compete for the championship,” Greathouse said. “Finishing third means we were not far off.”

Greathouse pointed out he has two terrifically talented long-distance runners in Robison and Sisson.

“Considering there is only a blink or two between those times on different courses and different days over 5,000 meters, I would make a point they are equivalent times, but Diane’s is the record,” Greathouse said. “The next time they have a shot at really running fast in high school will be the state meet.”

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High school football: Week ten This is the last week of district play, and the last week of the regular season.

The highlight for the final week is the 7 p.m. match-up of Marquette hosting archrival Lafayette.

“It is extremely big,” Marquette Coach Ryan Thornhill said. “The play-offs end with us playing Lafayette. With the new play-off system, this game should always have an effect on the outcome of who makes the play-offs. This game does mean a lot to our players and coaches, but not just because they are our rival.

It could decide a district championship every year.”

Lafayette Coach Boyd Manne agreed.

“It is very fun for our players to compete in a rivalry game,” Manne said.

“Every game is a big game for us.”

Marquette scored a 34-30 win last year. Thornhill has nine players back on offense and eight back on defense from

that squad.

“It was probably the biggest win in our school history,” Thornhill said. “It was our first district championship in school history, and we had to win to get into the play-offs. Lafayette, I believe, was No. 7 in the area at the time and was undefeated in conference.”

The victory snapped a three-year losing skid to the Lancers for the Mustangs, who get to host the game this week. Thornhill said that does not make much of a difference.

“The schools are so close to each other that there are nice crowds on both sides of the ball,” Thornhill said.

Manne said he likes playing Marquette.

“Playing Marquette is a great atmosphere, and it is a competitive game each year,” Manne said.

The other games on Friday night: •• Parkway South at Christian Brothers College (CBC) at 7 p.m.

•• Chaminade vs. Webster Groves at Moss Field at 7 p.m.

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Course, Lafayette won with a 364. The other team scores included Marquette (375), Francis Howell (385), Troy Buchanan (389), Fort Zumwalt South (423), Francis Howell North (433), Francis Howell Central (448), Timberland (455), Pattonville (455), Fort Zumwalt West (457) and Holt (466).

Madeline Conlin of Fort Zumwalt South tied for medalist with Valerie Mielziner of Francis Howell Central with a 78. The other top 15 scores that qualified for state included: •• Sarah Witman of Lafayette (81).

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It was Lafayette’s first district title since 2003.

“My expectations going into district were to play good course management golf on a tough Innsbrook course,” Lafayette Coach Gaylen Laster said. “I knew if our top three girls - Lindsey, Sarah and Kelly - all shot in the 80s we had a great chance to win.

It was a big blow to lose Claire Norfleet to a shoulder injury with two weeks left in the season, but Ashton Goldammer and Maddie Van House really stepped up and helped the team.”

Lafayette had a 9-1 match record this season and also won the Lindbergh Invitational.

In District 4 at Aberdeen Golf Club in Eureka, Rockwood Summit won with a 356. Eureka finished second with a 379.

Both teams qualified for state.

Stephanie Bauer of Eureka finished third with an 81. Eureka’s Alexandra Kaemmerlen came in fifth with a 90.

In Class 1, Westminster Christian Academy qualified for the state tournament at Sedalia Country Club.

In District 1 at The Landings at Spirit of St. Louis in Chesterfield, Villa Duchesne won with a 371 and Westminster Christian Academy came in second with a 385.

Junior Caroline Rouse of MICDS was the medalist with a 77. Freshman Brooke Cusumano of Westminster Christian Academy was tied for fifth with an 88. Senior Kristin Kilpatrick of Westminster Christian Academy was eighth with a 93. Margaret Moore of Westminster Christian Academy was tied for 11th with a 98, while and Hillary Franz of Westminster Christian Academy was tied for 14th with sophomore Campbell Torchin of MICDS with a 106.

Westminster Coach Steven Bradley said he was proud of his girls and fortunate to get out of the district.

“I feel that we play in one of the toughest districts in the state for girls’ Class 1,” Bradley said. “Someone from our district always wins the state crown or places very high in the tournament. We felt we had a good chance to win, but the course wasn’t playing to our strengths and we let it slide.”

Cusumano is just a freshman, and Bradley said she keeps getting better.

“Brooke has steadily improved all year, which was really a nice plus for being a freshman,” Bradley said. “She also started as one of our top players, so her improvement through the season was a huge bonus for our team.”

Bradley said Kilpatrick was hoping to do better at districts.

“She is one of the top players in the area,” Bradley said. “She played great except for putting. She was driving the ball well. Her approach shots were good, she just couldn’t figure out the greens that day.

She will do much better at the state tournament, and we look for her to medal there.

If she does, she will be one of a handful of girls ever to medal during all four years of her high school competition at state.”

MICDS Coach Scott Small said Caroline Rouse, the medalist, had a great round.

“Caroline played really well,” Small said. “The greens were remarkably fast, and she handled the challenge extremely well. I was particularly impressed with her preparation in the week leading up to districts. This has really become the normal for her. She is driven to succeed and to constantly improve upon her success. I was very happy that she actually called a penalty on herself (1 stroke) on the 14th hole when she noticed the ball move as she addressed it. As driven as she is to excel, she is equally committed to doing the right thing. I was really proud of her commitment to holding herself to these high ethical standards.”

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By Warren Mayes The defense for the Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) Rams football team has been dominant this season, so a recent test that Lutheran North posed left Coach Josh Smith feeling proud of his unit.

The Rams slipped by the Crusaders 52-44. It was the most points scored all year against MICDS, which went into the match allowing just 10 points a game.

“I was thinking of firing myself after that weekend,” Smith said. “It’s the only time we’ve given up that many points since we played Harrisonville in the state championship game.”

Smith said it was a combination of things that led to Lutheran North lighting up the scoreboard.

“We had some guys out and they (Lutheran North) played extremely well,” Smith said.

“There were some positives out of this. We got to some see some adversity and we had to respond, which we did. We’re not used to not being successful defensively. There was no pointing fingers at each other or yelling. They kept working together, trying to fix it.”

The defense is giving up just a shade over 15 points a game now.

Senior linebacker Daniel Blunk-Piper leads the squad with 68 tackles and one fumble recovery. Senior defensive back Rhyan Henson has 42 tackles and three interceptions. Senior linebacker Dustin Mitchell has 35 tackles and a sack.

Senior defensive lineman Ghazi Albanna has recorded three sacks. Senior linebacker Chris Hiemenz has 17 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Senior linebacker Daniel Scherer has 33 tackles, three sacks and an interception.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Blunk-Piper is a second-year starter.

“He reads as well as anybody I’ve coached,” Smith said. “He’s your old-

school hitter. He loves to hit. He’s one of those kids who has a feel for what’s going on in front of him. He puts himself into position to be successful. He just has a great feel for the game.”

The 5-foot-10, 205-pound Mitchell is one of Smith’s most physical players.

“He’s a plugger and a nice complement to Daniel,” Smith said. “He’s kind of an all-around player. He has good size, speed and strength.”

Scherer moved to an outside linebacker position and let Mitchell move inside into his old spot.

“It was a real unselfish move,” Smith said. “He’s done a nice job of securing the perimeter for us. He was a starter inside last year and he had better stats last year on paper, but he is having a good season. It was a move that made sense for our team.

That’s one of the reasons we’re successful here. Our kids will put the team first every time.”

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Henson is a first-year starter at safety. On the interior line, the 6-foot, 200-pound Albanna, a two-year starter, may be undersized but has shown he can beat bigger offensive linemen time and again.

“He’s the kind of guy who gets doubleteamed every down,” Smith said. “He’s still getting sacks. He’s got a non-stop motor. He’s not very big for the line but he’s extremely quick on the snap.”

An underclassman who has made valuable contributions on defense is 6-foot-4, 225-pound junior John Valentine.

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By Warren Mayes Imagine sending your son to 17 different basketball camps. How about being a wheelchair-bound coach and trying to run over a referee? Sound far-fetched? No, it all has happened and there is a place to read all about it.

St. Louisan Earl Austin Jr. took advantage of his years covering sports and being involved with youth sports to compile his favorite stories about actual events in his new book, “You Might Need a Jacket: Hilarious Stories of Wacky Sports Parents.”

The tome is more than 100 pages and is dedicated to those mothers and fathers and other loved ones who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure their children’s success in the athletic arena way, way beyond.

From the playing fields to the Austin bleachers, Austin has seen some strange shenanigans.

“Going to high school and covering sports events for more than 22 years now, you see a lot of stuff,” Austin said. “On Friday nights after we were done, we’d meet at one of the local restaurants and talk.

After a while, we started talking about the action going on in the stands more so than the games.”

Lou Potsou, who runs sports leagues in the area and is a friend of Austin’s, came up with the phrase “straight jacket parents.”

The term he created was to describe these overzealous sports parental units.

So Austin began collecting stories. He hit on the idea of the book and started to write it last summer.

“It’s a collection of about 200 stories of actual events that have happened in the St. Louis area mostly,” Austin said. “The identities are anonymous. But they are all true.”

His goal with the book is to start a conversation among families and fans.

“What I wanted to do is make a real funny book where families can sit together and have some laughs and enjoy it and then have a serious conversation about gaining more perspective and reality about youth and children’s sports,” Austin said. “It gives kids an opportunity to tell parents to slow down and let them enjoy their athletic careers.”

But parents have been pushy for years.

They always have thought their child should be starting or be discussed. Behind every successful young athlete, there is a highly motivated parent obsessed with the idea of their son or daughter becoming a big sports star.

“A lot of parents try to live vicariously through their children’s success,” Austin said. “You see LeBron James and Tiger Woods on TV and they have expectations for their kids and think they can be the next superstar.”

Straight-jacket parents are present all over the world and represent all races, social classes and nationalities. They come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common. They want their children to be the best and they will do just about anything to make that happen.

“You Might Need a Jacket” provides a small dose of what happens when parents’ good intentions can sometimes get the best of them.

“The book has got stories that are funny and cute but some are ominous,” Austin said. “You’ve got fights, brawls and I’ve seen people arrested and tasered and taken away. This all affects the children to see Mom and Dad fighting and being arrested.

I’ve seen parents get in fistfights. I saw a coach in a wheelchair try to run over a referee in a third-grade game. It was unbelievable. I know a guy who took his kid to 17 different basketball camps. I’ve seen personal trainers for kids 6 and 7 years old.

I’ve seen a mother make bobbleheads for her daughter in high school.”

Austin received one of the bobblehead dolls; there is a picture of it in his book.

The book sells for $14.95 and can be found at all Borders in the region as well as at all Johnny Mac Sporting Goods stores.

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Record number seeking food Local food pantry kitchens said that an all-time record number of people are seeking free food from pantries and soup kitchens.

The recent World Food Day, held Oct. 16, found the most Americans ever receiving food stamps, including a record total in Missouri, and unprecedented crowds of local families visiting area food pantries.

This August, 1,104,866 Missouri residents received food stamps, which is a 20 percent increase over August 2008 and a 50 percent jump in five years.

Food pantries in this region report similar increases in demand.

Circle Of Concern fed 1,539 people this August for a 66 percent increase over August 2004. The Valley Parkbased charity is on track to feed more than 18,000 West County residents this year.

“A decade ago, ‘working poor’ families began filling our lobby,” Circle Director Glenn Koenen said. “The number of working families needing help has increased, and they’re being joined by the newly-unemployed. We are also seeing an increase in the number of

seniors needing food. A lot of our older neighbors have been savaged by this recession. They need free food so they have some money for prescriptions and other necessities.”

So far, food supplies at Circle Of Concern have kept up with the surge in demand. That good news will not last much longer, Koenen said.

“We’re seeing some pretty big empty spots in our warehouse,” Koenen said.

“We’re going to need a lot of fantastic food drives at area schools, congregations and businesses to carry us into 2010.”

The tremendous demand is also hitting Operation Food Search (OFS), a major supplier of food to local pantries.

In recent months, OFS has not been able to add more than 80 pantries to its list of authorized agencies due to a lack of resources.

“We hit our target for food donations last year,” said Gary Wells of Operation Food Search. “We wish we had more food to share.”

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CCL’s mission is to provide a highly challenging curriculum and personalized instruction, which is framed in real-world problems for academically-gifted children, said CCL Director Linda Smith.

“We work with children who operate at levels significantly more advanced than their chronological age,” Smith said.

To celebrate its two-decade anniversary this year, CCL’s staff plans to dedicate a student-created community art piece.

Five different concepts have been offered and are being voted on.

CCL teaches a different group of students who arrive from their “home schools” within the district each day of the week. The students from each day all had to agree on one concept; thus, five concepts, one from each day of the week, were developed.

Lynne Harman, one of CCL’s fourthgrade teachers, is leading student teams through the process of conceptualizing, designing and budgeting the project.

“All of our work is project-based learning, so, too, is the anniversary initiative,” Harman said.

Harman said students truly pulled together to decide on what concepts to collectively represent. Those ideas ranged from totem poles, spheres of infinity and worldly globes to circles of wonder, and wavy outdoor, functional furniture. Informational display boards and clay models of

each concept completed the first phase.

Students, parents, staff and district representatives currently are voting on their favorite design. Harman said whichever concept ultimately gets chosen will incorporate customized tiles from each student currently attending the center.

The proposed designs are as follows: •• The sphere of infinity concept represents the never-ending journey of education and discovery at every turn.

•• The wave (interactive furniture, which also serves as a wall) would sport bird baths and planters.

•• The circles of wonder concept represents the past, present and future.

•• Designers of the totemly timeless totem poles said it represents CCL’s past while telling a story and showing accomplishments of hope, creativity, uniqueness and talent.

•• The celebrating the worlds, or global, concept reflects students’ understanding of worldly issues and would serve as a reminder that CCL makes a world of difference.

During the last two decades, CCL has gone from serving several hundred students to more than 1,400 students currently.

To accommodate the growth, CCL added a second location, also in Ellisville. CCL teachers and students hope to have the anniversary artwork ready to dedicate in March. Harman said they aspire to partner with entities such as the City Museum as well as to create opportunities for students to work with city officials through the permitting process.

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Rockwood nurses learn ways to assist students with mental health issues

By Diane Plattner The Rockwood School District recently partnered with St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur to provide its nurses with information to assist students with mental health issues.

On Oct. 7, Duru Sakhrani, medical director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center’s Department of Behavioral Health, addressed approximately 40 Rockwood School District nurses. At the district’s administrative center annex in Eureka, Sakhrani presented an overview of children’s mental illnesses.

The partnership, which St. John’s offered free to Rockwood, was the result of a recommendation from the Rockwood Health Services Program evaluation last spring.

Parents and nurses said they believed more continuing education regarding mental health issues should be available.

“Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in the numbers of students with mental health diagnoses,” said Amy Wehr, Rockwood’s supervisor of health and wellness. “These students often function very well in the school setting but at times need help.”

Wehr said a state survey showed that since the 2004-05 school year, Rockwood officials have seen a 28 percent increase in mental health diagnoses in students.

Sakhrani also said that numbers of autism cases previously were approximately 1 in 400 and now are approximately 1 in 90.

One reason for the increase is better diagnoses, officials said.

“We have become more sophisticated with understanding mental illness, getting

Duru Sakhrani, medical director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center’s Department of Behavioral Health.

accurate epidemiological data, developing standards in recognizing and validating the illness process, and continuing research in effective treatments,” Sakhrani said.

Wehr agreed.

“Beyond that, I fear it is just the world we live in,” Wehr said.

Shari Sevier, Rockwood’s coordinator of curriculum and instruction, said professional school counselors and school social workers provide brief counseling for students in need. She said some school counselors also run small groups for students dealing with issues, such as grief issues, anger management and social skills.

In addition, Special School District (SSD) has social workers who work with students, Sevier said.

“Doing whatever it takes to ensure all students realize their potential is our mission,” Wehr said.

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Straub’s Market in Ellisville to close this month

By Julie Brown Patton A total of 42 years passed between the time that the owners of Straub’s Market decided to go from having four to five locations in the St Louis area. But now that Straub’s fifth unit and flagship store, located in the new lifestyle center in Ellisville, is closing by the end of October – just less than a year from when it opened in December 2008.

Trip Straub, vice president of Straub’s Markets, on Oct. 13 released the following statement regarding the closing of the Ellisville location: “The Straub’s store at 15830 Fountain Plaza Drive in Ellisville, Mo., will close Sat., Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. Straub’s opened the store on Dec. 3, 2008. Despite the best efforts of our staff, the Ellisville store never rose to the sales level that it needed to be sustainable. We were very excited to open this one-of-a-kind store here in Ellisville.

Unfortunately, the timing didn’t cooperate as the economy bottomed out and competition in the area grew.”

The 40,000-square-foot store was three times the size of the chain’s next largest location.

“This experience and this new store design enabled Straub’s to provide inno-

vative and creative products and services to our customers that up until then hadn’t been done in this market,” the statement said. “We will take what we’ve learned and incorporate the very best of the experience into our other four stores.”

The Ellisville-based, family-owned gourmet store affects approximately 50 employees.

Jim Dougherty, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 655, said that the Straub’s store closing is very sad news for West County. “(The Straub’s in) Ellisville was a brand new store concept, and everything there was so great,” Dougherty said. “But it’s a tough time for retail businesses all the way around to compete in this current marketplace. Straub’s took a chance, and unfortunately, the overall circumstances didn’t work out to their favor.”

He said the union would be losing about 35 members from the Ellisville store location, with 50 overall employees affected.

Most of the employees from the Ellisville store are expected to be placed in other Straub’s locations in Clayton and Webster Groves, he said.

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expected to lose their jobs, based on those who were with the company a year or less,” Dougherty said.

Dougherty said the Straub family always has been a good employer who pays solid wages, insurance and pensions.

“We (the union) typically have our annual softball tournament in Ellisville, and Straub’s usually has three or four teams,” Dougherty said. “Jack Straub always comes out to support the store’s employees. This is obviously a difficult development for the Straubs, and a huge loss for the area.”

News of the store closing surprised Lori Kelling, executive director of the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce, who has been working closely with Straub’s for a variety of business and community events. Kelling said she is very interested and concerned about future plans for the Ellisville Farmers’ Market.

Some local residents, such as Donna Kelly, of Ballwin, and Debbie Besancenez, of Wildwood, decided to drive to the store on Oct. 14 after they heard it was closing, to shop there for the first time. They said they could believe that high-end grocery stores would have a challenging time during the current economy.

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One Chesterfield couple, Lois and Marv Chait, said that they are sorry that they will have to do without their weekly lunch at Ellie’s Café located inside the store.

“We’ll miss it terribly because the atmosphere is so nice,” Marv said.

Lois said she buys certain foods, particularly soup and produce, at Straub’s because they always are fresh.

“And after the first time I asked the sandwich maker here not to put butter on my bread, I never had to remind them again,” Lois said. “When they saw us, they automatically fixed it the way I liked. That’s great service.”

Lori Willis, director of communications for Schnucks Markets, said their plans have not changed to construct a store at the intersection of Clarkson and Kehrs Mill Roads, just down the street from the Straub’s. The Straub’s is located in Ellisville; the planned Schnucks is located in Ballwin.

“We continue to work toward improving the intersection, and bringing Ballwin-area customers a new food and pharmacy store in 2010,” Willis said.

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MEETINGS & NETWORKING “Leading from the Inside Out, Selling Your Ideas and Values Within Your Organization,” a Chesterfield Young Professionals program presented by Steve Hughes of Hit Your Stride, is at 7:30 a.m. on Tues., Nov 3 at Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center. Admission is $15. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfield-

New community jewel Neustaedter’s Fine Jewelers has closed its South County location and opened at 12360 Manchester Road, Suite 204, in Des Peres. Neustaedter’s has been serving the St. Louis community since 1970, offering unique jewelry designs, on-site repair and design and the craftsmanship of master hand engraver Richard Neustaedter (pictured with Jackie Neustaedter).

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• • • Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds a First Thursday Coffee at 7:30 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5 at Sam’s Club (196 THF Blvd.). Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber. com by Nov. 3.

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Show me the

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By Julie Brown Patton

- of federal dollars, that is Where are the federal stimulus funds going in the state and county?

W

hen a $787 billion package was signed into the Republican majority to keep some funds aside, due Local example of dollars at work Missouri was the first state in the nation to begin conlaw on Feb. 17, 2009, the goal of the American to the very uncertain economic situation and the forecast Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was that it would worsen through 2009 and early 2010 before struction on highway projects with funds from ARRA. Karen Yeomans, the Missouri Department of Transporto jump-start the U.S. economy so jobs would be saved it improved,” Jones said. “These funds will help keep our and created. state’s budget balanced.” tation’s (MoDOT) area engineer for West County, said the Some West County residents, such as Mary Boudinier of only ARRA project that MoDOT has in West County is Ellisville, hope the funds will be used to benefit local infra- How the Recovery Act works the Hwy. 141 relocation from St. Luke’s Hospital to Olive structure and programs already in existence. “These extra Twenty-eight different agencies – such as the Depart- Blvd. dollars will be good if used properly, especially toward ment of Education, Smithsonian Institution, Social SecuAccording to ARRA records, there are four St. Louis maintaining things such as our streets and transportation rity Administration, Department of Health and Human County projects. system,” Boudinier said.

Services, National Endowment for the Arts, U.S. Army The first is a $1.1 million project for Manchester Road ARRA specifies appropriations for a wide range of Corps of Engineers and the Small Business Association – that improves engineering through the Great Streets profederal programs, and increases or extends certain ben- have been allocated a portion of the Recovery funds. gram. efits under Medicaid, unemployment compensation, and Each agency developed specific plans for how it will The second is $20 million allocated to the project to connutrition assistance programs. The legislation also reduces spend its allotment. The agencies then award grants and nect Maryland Heights Expressway at Page Ave. to Olive individual and corporate income tax collections, and made contracts to state governments or, in some cases, directly Blvd., completing a four-lane freeway. a variety of other changes to tax laws. to schools, hospitals, contractors or other organizations.

The third is a project that has been allocated $64,588,000 In the original announcement, Missouri was to receive The agencies are required to file weekly financial reports to relocate and construct Hwy. 141 from Hwy. 40 to Olive $4,477,980,000. As of Oct. 1, a total of $1,560,090,000 of on how they are spending the money and their specific Blvd. via developing Olive Blvd. to Page Ave. The fourth project is $412,000 to grade utility relocathe state’s funds had been paid out. activities related to Recovery funds.

The appropriations in ARRA are available until Sept. 20, Starting in October 2009, recipients will report quarterly tions on Olive Blvd.

2010, unless otherwise specified in the bill, said Missouri on how they spend the Recovery Act funds they received.

Jones, who lives in Eureka, said one of the main areas in Rep. Tim Jones (R-Dist. 89). He added that the increased To date, the totals spent by the top 10 U.S. federal agen- which he has seen ARRA funds benefit West County is the ability to finally complete the Hwy. 141 extension from Medicaid reimbursement, which is the largest single ARRA cies are: Interstate 64 (Hwy. 40) to Page Ave. revenue component for Missouri, will be in effect from “This project has been in the pipeline for years and October 2009 to December 2010.

Federal agencies that have paid the most stimulus funds “The state currently plans to collect $1.3 billion from has been a major priority for all levels of government that (Medicaid) source,” Jones said. and many business leaders,” Jones said. “But it couldn’t Dept. of Health and Human Services $33,047,524,863 Jones said that during the state’s budgeting process be completed due to a lack of funding. Unlike many of Dept. of Labor $27,501,876,309 this past spring, legislators made a distinction between the other alleged ‘stimulus’ programs, this is actually Dept. of Education $20,637,677,089 the two types of stimulus funds received from the feda project that is a perfect example of what stimulus Social Security Administration $13.244.809,282 eral government – budget stabilization funding and funds should be used for - completing a major, oneDept. of Agriculture $5,153,824,722 stimulus funding. time infrastructure improvement that benefits a large Dept. of Transportation $3,652,346,284 Stabilization funds, he said, are “fungible” – or majority of citizens and provides jobs and economic interchangeable – with very few strings attached. Stadevelopment. Better transportation leads to better comDept. of Housing and Urban Development $1,529,251,455 bilization funds essentially can be spent on anything, merce.”

Dept. of the Treasury $1,220,994,288 with some exceptions noted in ARRA, such as casinos, MoDOT officials estimate that construction costs for Dept. of Justice $1,159,514,910 aquariums, zoos, swimming pools, and golf courses. the Hwy. 141 project south of Olive Blvd. could hit $60 Dept. of Energy $779,105,172 Stabilization funds also cannot be put in a “rainy day million and purchasing of right-of-ways will be about fund,” Jones said.

In contrast, stimulus funds are designated for a specific purpose and are not fungible. They also carry the same general restrictions as stabilization funds.

Jones said a good example would be unemployment assistance.

“In terms of operating funds, DESE (Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) received the greatest total appropriations in ARRA funding: $1.052 billion,” Jones said. “Of that total, $524 million is for stabilization and $528 million is for stimulus.”

Jones said they plan to have $800 million in stabilization funds available for appropriation during fiscal year 2011.

“This was a decision made by the budget chairman and

Source: Federal Agency Financial and Activity Reports, Oct. 7, 2009

$35 million.

“We’re receiving $65 million in stimulus funds, A national Recovery Accountability and Transparency which is the only way we could fund this project right Board, established by the Recovery Act, maintains the now,” Yeomans said. official mechanism for monitoring the program via the For the project north of Olive Blvd., the total cost is Web site: recovery.gov. approximately $65 million.

The Recovery Board includes Chairman Earl Devaney, St. Louis County received $20 million in federal stimua 38-year government employee and Washington, D.C., lus money for the project. The cities of Chesterfield and veteran, along with 12 inspectors general, 10 of whom Maryland Heights have put up a combined total of $10 were named to the board and two of whom were appointed million and St. Louis County plans to spend $30 million towards the project.

by U.S. President Barack Obama.

ARRA funding is awarded one of three ways: contracts, As of Oct. 10, there were 112,219 total ARRA awards; 8 percent were federal contracts, 91.7 percent were grants, grants or loans. However, entities had to first qualify and then submit proposals. and 0.3 percent were loans.

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Nearly one-third of public transit cuts that began March 30 were restored on Aug. 3, thanks to more than $15 million in new funding. Metro received $12 million in federal stimulus funding and another $3.8 million as part of the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program to restore some existing service and create new bus routes.

In West County, Metro restored the 410X Eureka Express route; extended service down Olive Blvd. to Chesterfield Mall; and added the 158 Hanley Chesterfield, which will allow riders access to Westport Plaza, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, Delmar Gardens West and The Cedars at JCA. While Metro will receive another $40 million in federal stimulus funding, that money will go towards infrastructure projects, not operations.

Other local examples include the city of Ballwin, which received a grant totaling $11,756 for a police department light bar upgrade project. The city of Creve Coeur received $11,245 for new portable twoway radios for patrol officers and the city of Chesterfield received $21,808 through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, which provides funds for public safety programs. The city of Chesterfield also received $219,500 through the Department of Energy for its Energy Efficiency and

Owners, Gary and Pat Voss

Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, which helps communities develop and implement projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions.

Vivian McKenzie, finance officer for the West County EMS and Fire Protection District, said that based on her initial research of ARRA, the fire district would not be eligible for these type of funds.

“Most of the offerings were geared toward municipalities and infrastructure projects, such as streets, drainage ways and curbs,” McKenzie said. “We are a government entity, but we don’t have and are not responsible for any of those specific elements,” she said.

Neither of West County’s two major school districts received direct ARRA funds, either.

Paul Tandy, director of public affairs for the Parkway School District, said the district did receive some state funds related to and identified as ARRA money, but it “only served to fill the hole left from budget shortfalls at the state level.”

“In other words, if we received $10 from the state last year, we’re hoping to still receive $10 this year including any ARRA funds,” Tandy said “Without the supplementation of ARRA funds, we might receive $8 from the state.”

Scott Holste, press secretary for Mis-

souri Gov. Jay Nixon, said ARRA funds were used for specific programs, as well as budget stabilization for the state treasury to ensure immediate education and Medicaid needs were covered. The goal was to make sure those two vital areas were not crippled by the economic downturn, he said.

Holste said all states filed an overall status report on Oct. 10, which was based on all activity and investments as of Sept.

30. States then had an additional 10 or 11 days to finalize their reports.

“As of Oct. 30, all of the new data and more complete snapshots will be posted on recovery.gov,” Holste said. “Missouri residents also can view information on transform.mo.gov.”

He cites one example of a successful Missouri program that was funded with an ARRA grant as Gov. Nixon’s NextGeneration Jobs Team. Through that effort, 7,000-plus young Missourians ages 16 to 24 years worked in summer jobs for more than 2,000 Missouri employers, many in cutting-edge and growing fields.

“Wages were paid with ARRA funds, while the program participants developed skills and got valuable on-the-job experience, enhancing Missouri’s workforce for the future,” Holste said.

As of Oct. 10, Missouri ranked 22nd among 52 U.S. territories for the most number of jobs created or saved that were

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attributed to ARRA projects. The actual number of of jobs created remains elusive.

However, the report coming out on Oct. 30 will include updated figures. Please check newsmagazinenetwork.com for updates.

The state’s unemployment rate currently still is 9.49 percent, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Holste said state staffers will continue to concentrate on using ARRA grant funds to bolster the economy as funds continue to flow into Missouri.

Future goals of the Recovery Act Long-term ARRA investment goals include: • Computerizing health records to reduce medical errors and save on health-care costs.

• Investing in the domestic renewable energy industry.

• Increasing college affordability for seven million students by funding the shortfall in Pell Grants, raising the maximum grant level to $500, and providing a higher education tax cut to nearly four million students.

• Cutting taxes for 129 million working households by providing an $800 Making Work Pay tax credit for qualified individuals.

• Expanding the Child Tax Credit.

TO: St. Louis County Residents FROM: Gary and Pat Voss, Owners, West County Lanes

RE: Proposed St. Louis County Smoking Ban We’re sure you are aware of the referendum, Proposition N, which will be on the ballot in St. Louis County on November 3. The objective of Proposition N is to ban smoking in all public places in St. Louis County. If you are a non-smoker, you may be excited to see this pass.

But, BEWARE! While this sounds good, it only applies to SOME public places. Casinos, small bars and the airport are totally exempt from this ordinance.

We completely support a ban on smoking if it is a STATE-WIDE, TOTAL SMOKING BAN. But this proposed ban is a county ordinance. IT IS WRONG for the St. Louis County Government to regulate businesses in our county in a way that puts us at a competitive disadvantage to other businesses just outside our county.

If smoking is permitted in any bar in St. Louis County, then you MUST ALLOW smoking in bowling center bars. Ban smoking in the rest of our building if you want, but give our smoking customers a place to go without going outside.

Smoking has become such a huge issue for the bowling industry that the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, a trade association representing bowling centers nationwide, recently did a study. Among the findings: •

A majority of league bowlers say that a no smoking policy will affect their decision to bowl even if they are non-smokers because they bowl on a team with a smoker who would be affected by the policy.

•

26% say they would seek a center where they could smoke.

•

10% say they would quit immediately to seek out a bowling center where they could smoke.

We would prefer to work in a smoke-free environment. But, because one-third of our league bowlers are smokers, we’ve never felt financially secure enough to voluntarily make our bowling center smoke-free. However, we have taken actions to accommodate all of our customers. We continually maintain and update our air handling systems in an effort to provide a clean air environment for our patrons and employees. For the past twenty years, smoking has been prohibited in the bowlers’ area. Anytime we host a youth event, smoking is permitted only in the lounge, which is a separately ventilated room. We also schedule “smoke out” days and times. Smoking is never permitted in the arcade, restrooms, pro shop, party room or banquet room. We do not sell tobacco products and only issue ash trays when requested in an effort to discourage smoking.

These actions were self initiated, not legislated. WE DO NOT NEED THE GOVERNMENT to tell us something that is just common sense. We police our center; that is our job.

THE FUTURE OF WEST COUNTY LANES AND MY 22 EMPLOYEES DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU DO. We stand to lose up to 30% of our core customer base within one year – 10% immediately. That would put us at a competitive disadvantage to the bowling centers in the neighboring counties and could be the end for an institution serving West County for 45 years.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION N - Seek a state-wide ordinance instead.

The proposed bill will affect only half the public areas in St. Louis County. Casinos and small bars are not included. St. Louis County should create a level playing field. This is not a fair bill and should be defeated.

VOTE “NO” ON PROPOSITION N - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

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By SUE HORNOF At this time last year, Chesterfield resident Judy Henderson had been dealing with a nagging backache for a few months.

Her chiropractor suggested she had a slight degeneration of the disks and she pretty much resigned herself to the pain. Just before Thanksgiving, Henderson, then 53, learned she was up against something much greater than she had ever imagined.

On Dec. 4, she underwent surgery for Stage III ovarian cancer. Now, Henderson wants other women to learn from her experience.

“It is critical that women and girls be educated about this disease,” Henderson said. “There is all kind of information and support for breast cancer but barely anything for ovarian cancer.”

Statistics illustrate the importance of early detection. If ovarian cancer is found and treated before spreading outside the ovary, the five-year survival rate is better than 90 percent, but overall, the five-year survival rate is less than 50 percent. That is because less than 20 percent of ovarian cancers are found in the early stage.

Early detection is tricky, because there is no screening method and symptoms often mimic those of less serious conditions.

Signs and symptoms include: • Abdominal or pelvic pain.

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• Unusual fatigue.

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If a woman has symptoms every day for two weeks or longer and they are not

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Henderson experienced several symptoms of ovarian cancer but did not suspect the disease.

“Back pain is a symptom – I didn’t know that,” Henderson said. “I didn’t know a thing about ovarian cancer. In retrospect, I had a lot of the symptoms: fatigue, flatulence, a thick waist, and the feeling of fullness and not being able to finish a meal.”

Henderson was so unconcerned about her symptoms that when she saw her OB/ GYN in September 2008, she did not even mention them.

“In late October, I began having to use the bathroom two to three times during the night,” Henderson said. “That was my wake-up call.”

Henderson told her doctor about her back pain and urgency to urinate and was referred to her gynecologist. “(The gynecologist) felt something right away – something he hadn’t felt two months earlier,” Henderson said.

The next day, Henderson had an ultrasound, and that evening, her doctor called to tell her she had a tumor the size of a cantaloupe. Following surgery, Henderson underwent chemotherapy.

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Diabetes awareness grows as prevalence increases

By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES November is Diabetes Awareness Month, but earlier this month, the local chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held its 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes at Forest Park. Nearly 24,000 supporters turned out, proof that awareness of the disease already is very strong. These statistics from the JDRF explain why: • Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes (8 percent of the population).

• A new case is diagnosed every 30 seconds.

• On average, diabetes shortens life expectancy by 15-18 years.

• People with diabetes are at greater risk for stroke, heart attack, blindness, kidney failure, limb amputation, nerve damage, severe dental disease and complications of pregnancy.

• The estimated total economic cost of diabetes is $132 billion per year, including direct medical costs and indirect costs attributed to disability, work loss and premature mortality.

• 1 of every 10 health care dollars is spent on diabetes and its complications.

• People with diabetes incur medical expenses 2.4 times higher than people without diabetes.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is becoming more common in the United States. From 1980 through 2006, the number of Americans with diabetes tripled, rising from 5.6 million to 16.8 million.

Those unfamiliar with diabetes learn about it quickly when they or a family member are diagnosed. Area resi-

dent Bob Null, whose seven-year-old granddaughter, Areiana Arbogast, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 3, explained.

“I had heard about diabetes; however, I knew very little about it,” Null said. “Obviously, that changed literally overnight. The little girl who always wanted Papa to play hide-and-go-seek woke up one morning and could barely walk or speak because her blood sugar was so high.”

Rita Null, Areiana’s grandmother, set out to learn all that she could about diabetes and found that the local JDRF chapter was the family’s best resource and an invaluable ally.

“A representative from JDRF’s office met with a potential pre-school for Aeriana to teach the staff how to count her carbs and administer her insulin,” Rita Null said. “The school later decided it was too much to deal with, and they wouldn’t let Aeriana enroll. JDRF helped us to dispute their decision and also gave us suggestions for other preschools. It was our first taste of the hurdles one faces with Type 1, and JDRF made us feel we truly had an ally.”

Each year Null captains Aeriana’s Angels, a JDRF Walk team of family and friends who provide her granddaughter with a strong support network. “(The Walk) gives Aeriana the chance to see how many of her peers are dealing with the same disease every day,” Null said. “It’s so overwhelming to see so many people working towards the same goal to find a cure. The JDRF dinner held in January is special, too. As you sit down to dinner and see all the kids pulling their meters out to test before they eat, you are hit with just how widespread this disease is and how important it is to have an organization

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Many people never outgrow Halloween, which perhaps is why the holiday has crept up on New Year’s Eve and replaced it as the No. 1 favorite occasion for adult holiday parties. And why not? Halloween is fun; it captures the imagination and offers a variety of party options.

From ghoulish themed adult dinners to relaxed zombie open houses, Halloween is a party waiting to happen. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make the Halloween menu spook-tacular without spending tons of time or a coffin full of cash.

The trick is to think creatively when planning the menu. Here are some ideas: • Cut coffin shapes from bread and fill with pimiento cheese, or spread R.I.P. sandwiches are spread with peanut butter, with peanut butter, jelly and thinly jelly and bananas. sliced bananas in memory of Elvis. Use ketchup, jelly or piping gel and write “R.I.P.” on the top of each sandwich.

• Pick a “poison” and offer guests a goblet of the house signature Halloween drink.

There are Bloody Marys, of course, but why not try something more trendy, like Black Cat Martinis?

The menu can be brought into the spirit of the season with a few simple name changes.

Shrimp can become “Creatures of the Deep,” chicken wings can become “Gates of Hell Bat Wings” and basic chili sounds wicked when named “Cauldron Chili.” Just remember to make menu title cards to identify all of the devilish delights.

The following recipes are a mix from a 2003 Halloween cooking class taught at Dierberg’s School of Cooking. Drink recipes are courtesy of Hint Essence Water. All are designed to deliver a frightfully fabulous Halloween.

- RECIPES Angel of Death Cheese 1 large bulb garlic, roasted 8 ounces cream cheese 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese 1/2 cup whipping cream Salt and pepper to taste 2-4 fresh sage leaves, finely minced 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios Combine roasted garlic with cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add Gorgonzola, cream, sage, salt and pepper. Press into a serving dish and sprinkle with pistachios. Serve with crackers or pita crisps.

Creatures from the Deep (Peppered Shrimp) 1 pound (large to jumbo sized) shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce 3 tablespoons white wine 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon red pepper 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 green onions, chopped See RECIPES, page 49

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RECIPES, from page 48 Extra chopped green onion and hot red pepper flakes for garnish In a bowl, combine the shrimp, Worchestershire sauce and white wine. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat; add garlic and cook for a minute. Remove shrimp from bowl, reserving liquid. Toss and sprinkle with spices; add to skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. Add green onion and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove to serving dish. Add reserved Worshestershire mixture to pan and bring to a boil. (For a clearer sauce with more body, combine a teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and add to sauce.)

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H allow een H appenings Eureka Butcher, an indoor haunted house, is open through Oct. 31 at 111 Hilltop Village Center Drive in Eureka (former Schnucks store). Admission is $13. For operating hours, visit Eurkabutcher.com or call (888) Haunt09.

• • • The Corn Maze at Brookdale Farms is open throughout October at 8004 Twin Rivers Road in Eureka. Hayrides, a pumpkin patch and a corn maze for kids are featured by day; a haunted corn maze is featured on Friday and Saturday nights.

Daytime admission is $9 for adults, $6 for children aged 4-12 and free for younger children. Admission to the haunted maze is $13. Call 938-1005 or visit eurekacornmaze.com.

• • • Pumpkin picking is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily throughout October at Rombach’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Chesterfield. Hayrides, pony and barrel rides, face painting and a barbecue are featured on weekends; a country store is open daily.

Call 532-7265. For reservations for large parties, e-mail rombachsfarm@sbcglobal. net.

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Fright Fest is from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 31 at Six Flags St. Louis. Halloween attractions, kids’ crafts and a costume contest (only kids younger than age 12 may wear costumes), nightly shows and haunted rides are featured. For details and ticket prices, visit sixflags.com/ stlouis.

• • • Pumpkinland is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sat., Oct. 31 at Thies Farm’s Creve Coeur Mill Road farm and N. Hanley Road farm locations. A children’s play area is featured. On weekends, concessions, pony rides, a craft area, face painting and more are offered for an additional fee. Plenty of pumpkins are available for purchase. Admission is $5 for children and $3.25 for adults at the Hanley location and $5.50 for children and $3.25 for adults at the Maryland Heights location. Call (314) 428-9878 or visit thiesfarm.com.

• • • Halloween at the YMCA is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 30 at the Wildwood Family YMCA. Kids come in costume and join in family activities appropriate for

children up to age 10, including a haunted hayride, cake walk and Halloween crafts.

Admission is $20 per family for those registering by 12 p.m. on Oct. 30 and $25 on the night of the event. Call 458-6636.

• • • A Halloween Festival is at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. (two entry times) on Fri., Oct. 30 at Paul A. Schroeder Park in Manchester.

Games, hay and pony rides are featured; costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $3 for residents and $4 for non-residents and must be purchased in advance from the Parks Office in Schroeder Park. Call 3916326, ext. 400.

• • • A Halloween-themed Kids’ Night Out for children aged 7-12 is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 30 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Kids dress in costume and bring a swimsuit and towel. Activites, pizza and lemonade are provided. Admission is $8 (VIP) and $10 (regular). Visit ballwin.mo.us.

• • • A Tween Halloween Party for kids in grades 6-8 is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 30 at Eureka Community Center. Live music, food, games, contests and prizes for

costumes are featured. Admission is $6.

Call 938-6775.

• • • The Lafayette High School National Honor Society hosts a Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Fair for young children from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 31 on the side parking lot at Lafayette High School.

For more information, send an e-mail to acreely@charter.net.

• • • Mall-wide trick-or-treating is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 31 at Chesterfield Mall. Children aged 12 and younger are invited to come in costume and visit participating retailers for treats and special offers. For guidelines, visit chesterfieldmall.com.

• • • Creve Coeur Fire Protection District holds a Firehouse Trick-or-Treat Program from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 31 at Engine House No. 1 (11720 Olive Blvd.) and at Engine House No. 2 (10940 Schuetz Road). Halloween safety tips, treats and stuffed toy Dalmatian dogs (while supplies last) are featured. Call (314) 432-5570.

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Begin the season with the Thanksgiving Experience at The Crossing at Chesterfield on Nov. 27. Bring family and friends anytime between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. for interactive stations and an art show that explore ways to bring positive change to our personal worlds and to the world at large.

(Contact V ivian Johnson at 5321212.) Then take a few hours to reminisce with holiday melodies from the St. Louis Civic Orchestra at the Purser Center at Logan College. The 65-member orchestra will team-up with the Kirkwood Children’s Choir for this special performance featuring “Carol of the Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” Vivaldi’s “Winter” and more.

(E-mail stlouiscivicorchestra@gmail.com.)

If you are looking for a fresh perspective on a timeless tale, the Y-Rep Kids are performing “Bah, Humbug!” from Dec. 11-13 at the West County Family YMCA. The musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” was first performed in 2002 by the Y-Rep Kids of the Chesterfield Community Theater. A new crew of actors aged 8-14 brings the holiday essential alive under Artistic Director Ricki Marking-Camuto, who noted that “the arts help children broaden their creativity and think outside the box.” The show may be the

perfect spark of inspiration for all ages with lessons learned from Ebenezer Scrooge (Call 532-6515, ext. 227.)

Remember another childhood favorite and take a cue from the Malinski family of Ava, Ill., who on Dec. 20 are sharing their talents in “The Nutcracker” ballet presented by Chesterfield Arts and Alexandra Ballet.

Mother-of-five Rebecca Malinski is cast as the Maid in this year’s performance; her 17-year-old son Dillon will be featured as both the Snow Cavalier and Lead Spanish.

Dillon said he likes the chance to explore a different role every year, and his sister Zoe, 9, added that she is very excited to be in “The Nutcracker” because it is something she al way s has dreamed about.

W i t h T c h a i k o v s k y ’s catchy composition as a backdrop, it is no surprise that the Malinskis have transformed this favorite into an artistic family tradition. Bring your whole family to experience this narrated production with the talented dancers of Alexandra Ballet and Tony Award-winning guest artist Lara Teeter at the beautiful Purser Center at Logan College this December. (Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.)

With so many opportunities to enjoy this holiday season in a new way, why not support the arts in West County by checking out one of the many performances and interactive art experiences for all ages? Beyond the usual shopping and holiday traditions, making new memories with the arts can inspire you to turn 2010 into a year of creativity for yourself, your family and your community.

Arts Highlights for November-December 2009 NOV. 7 – 7:00 p.m.

The Majestic Comes to Maryville 2009 Join the Midwest Music Conservatory for the fifth annual Silent Movie Fundraiser to benefit Maryville University’s Music Therapy Department. Hear organist extraordinaire Jack Jenkins of the Fox Theatre accompany the 1924 silent film classic “Girl Shy,” starring Harold Lloyd.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students/children. Tickets are available at Maryville University, Midwest Music Conservatory and at the door.

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A Christmas Carol presented by the Marquette Theatre Company Join the Marquette Theatre Company as they present A Christmas Carol this November in the Marquette High School Auditorium (2351 Clarkson Rd., Chesterfield, 63017). For tickets and more information call 636-537-4300.

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Fine Arts Christmas Concert presented by Missouri Baptist University The University’s talented musical ensembles join together for this free performance featuring holiday favorites and Part I of Handel’s “Messiah” at Pillsbury Chapel & Dale Williams Fine Arts Center (One College Park Drive). For more information, call (314) 434-1115 or visit mobap.edu/ events.

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“Divine Intervention” presented by St. John Lutheran Church See “Divine Intervention,” a new drama by Senior Pastor Stephen Hower featuring the Drama Ministry, Worship Choir and special soloist. Also, don’t miss winner of the 2008 “America’s Got Talent,” Neal E. Boyd, performing at St. John Lutheran’s morning services on Sun., Dec. 20. For more information, call 394-4100.

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• • • The Parkway West High School Band Boosters sponsor “Best of West Buy/Sell/ Trade Fest” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 31 at Parkway West High School. Arts and crafts, a flea market and rummage sale with a variety of vendors are featured. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stray Rescue features companion animals available for adoption.

Call 527-4182 or visit parkwaywestband. com.

• • • The Parkway South Band Boosters and the Spirit of ’76 Marching Band hold a Dinner with the Band and Silent Auction from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5 at Red Robin Restaurant (13001 Manchester Road). Entertainment by a jazz ensemble and the auction are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dine-in and carry-out orders are accepted. Call Tracy Siegel at 230-7130 or visit spirit76.net.

• • • The Edward Jones Des Peres Dash, a 5K run and walk, is at 8 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 7 at The Lodge Des Peres. A kids’ fitness challenge for those aged 10 and younger begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration for the run/walk is $18 in advance and $25 on the day of the event; registration for the kids’ fitness challenge is $8 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. Proceeds benefit The Wellness Community, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.

Call (314) 835-6150. To volunteer, call (314) 835-6145.

• • • The Eureka High School Band Patrons Holiday Craft Fair is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 7 at the Eureka High School Gymnasiums (829 Hwy. 109). Call 733-3100, ext. 43065.

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“Give Burns the Boot,” a 5K run and 2-mile walk benefiting Burns Recovered Support Group and Missouri Children’s Burn Camp, is at 9 a.m. (registration is at 8 a.m.) on Sat., Nov. 7 at Creve Coeur Park.

Fire safety information, a deejay, free food and door prizes also are featured. The registration fee for those registering prior to Oct. 31 is $20 for adults, $12 for children aged 12 and younger and $60 for a family of four; registration after Oct. 31 is $25 for adults and $12 for children. To register, visit active.com. Call (314) 997-2757.

• • • The Parkway North Craft Fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 7 and Sun., Nov. 8 at Parkway North High School.

Proceeds support the Parkway Alumni Association. Call (314) 415-8074.

• • • Chesterfield Elementary PTO presents “Shop Till You Drop,” a holiday boutique, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 7 at Chesterfield Elementary School (17700 Wild Horse Creek Road). More than 60 merchandise vendors, food and beverages, a raffle and silent auction are featured. Proceeds support educational initiatives at the school. Those interested in participating as vendors should contact Mary Beth Brown at marybethbrown@sbcglobal.net.

• • • Maryville University and Midwest Music Conservatory present “Evening at the Majestic Theatre” featuring a showing of the 1924 silent movie classic “Girl Shy” at 7 p.m. (pre-show entertainment begins) on Sat., Nov. 7 at Midwest Music Conservatory’s Memorial Hall (15977 Clayton Road in Clarkson Valley). Organist Jack Jenkins performs as host and emcee. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students) and are available at Midwest Music Conservatory and at the door.

Proceeds benefit the healing work of the Music Therapy Department of Maryville University. Visit midwestmusicstl.com.

• • • The third annual Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) on Sat., Nov. 7 at Vianney High School (1311 S. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood). A silent auction, cash drawings and door prizes also are featured. Admission is $200 per table of 10 and includes an open bar with beer, soft drinks and water; outside food and beverages are welcome.

Proceeds benefit a Vianney High School scholarship fund established in the memory of Riordan, a 2001 graduate of the school who was killed while serving his country in Iraq. To register or donate items, visit ltdanriordan.com.

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The Center for American Archaeology fundraiser dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 8 at Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. Appetizers, dinner, music, silent and live auctions and a lecture by Paul Tapia, an artist and archaeologist, are featured. Dinner is $65 for an individual/$120 per couple and includes a one-year membership to The Center for American Archaeology. Call (618) 6534316 or visit caa-archeology.org.

• • • The Wildwood PTO hosts a spaghetti dinner from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12 at Wildwood Middle School (17401 Manchester Road). Dinners are $7 for adults, $5 for children aged 4-11 and free for younger children. Tickets are available at the door. E-mail StLouisLeonards@aol.com with any questions.

• • • The Rockwood Schools Foundation holds a trivia night at 7 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 13 at St. John Lutheran Church (15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville). A silent auction precedes the trivia at 6 p.m. Proceeds are used for grants for teachers and Dream Catchers scholarships for students.

For tickets, call 207-6800 or visit rockwood.k12.mo.us by Nov. 6.

• • • The Parkway Central High School Band sponsors a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. on Sat., Nov. 14 and Sun., Nov. 15 at Parkway Central High School. Call (314) 576-3563.

• • • A trivia night benefiting the Missouri Civil War Museum currently being developed at the Jefferson Barracks Historic Site is at 7 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 14 at St. John Lutheran Church (15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville). A raffle, prizes, silent auction, mulligans and more are featured. Admission is $20 per person/$150 for a table of eight. For reservations, call Mark Trout at 237-3398 or visit mcwm.org.

• • • The 2009 Pond Athletic Association Trivia Night and Silent Auction is at 7 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 14 at Eureka Community Center. Admission is $20 per player/$160 per team of eight. Soft drinks, beer and snacks are provided; guests may bring their own food and alcohol. Cash prizes and raffles also are featured. Call Joyce Saunders at 458-4940.

• • • The Parkway South High Spirit of ’76 Band Boosters sponsor a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 22 at Parkway South High School. Call (314) 415-7766.

FAMILY & KIDS History Hayrides are at 6 p.m., 7 p.m.,

8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 30 and at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 1 at Faust Park in Chesterfield. Hay wagons take guests to Governor Bates’ historic home, where they may tour the house and barns. The wagons continue to Historic Village, where guests may walk through candlelit homes. A bonfire, entertainment and refreshments also are featured. Admission is $10 per person with children younger than age 4 admitted free of charge. Visit stlouisco.com/parks.

• • • The city of Wildwood Route 66 5KRun/ Walk is at 8 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 7 at Wildwood Middle School. Participants compete by age group and awards are presented to top runners. A 1K Fun Run for Kids also is featured. Participants receive a T-shirt and refreshments. The participation fee is $20.

Call Kathy Arnett at 458-0440, ext. 126.

• • • The second annual Marketplace at Wild Horse Elementary School is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 14 at the school (16695 Wild Horse Creek Road). A variety of vendors offering holiday gifts and other items are featured. Call 537-4398.

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Road in Ellisville). Seminars on healthy eating and music therapy, 25 exhibitors, Ellisville Police and Fire Departments, a clown, refreshments and children’s activities are featured. Admission is free, and those bringing cans of food for Circle Of Concern are eligible for attendance prizes.

Non-fasting cholesterol screenings, flu shots, St. Luke’s Mobile Mammography also are available; fees apply. To schedule a mammogram, call (314) 205-6565. Visit stmartinschurch.org.

LIVE PERFORMANCES A concert by Curt Carter and Tom Connelley, artists known for tackling social and environmental concerns through their music, is at 7 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 13 at St. John’s United Church of Christ (15370 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield). Tickets are $5. Call Polly at 532-8118 or Charlene at 532-0540.

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930 Kehrs Mill Road • Ballwin 636.394.2199

Stock Up On Quarts! Quart Sale Begins November 16th Last Day Of Season Is Sunday, November 22nd!

SEE YOU IN MARCH 2010!

Oscar and Emmy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt will kick off the 31st annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival on Nov. 1 at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Complex in Creve Coeur. The festival runs through Nov. 11.

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, Nov. 1-12, Staenberg Family Complex

LIVE PERFORMANCES “Room on the Broom,” Nov. 6-8, COCA “Sleuth,” through Nov. 8, Loretto-Hilton Center

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815 Meramec Station Road (1 block South of Old Hwy. 141 & Big Bend)

(636) 225-8737 Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am-10 pm • Fri.-Sat. 11:30 am-11 pm

Morgan Le Fay’s Tapas Bar & Tavern

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CONCERTS Miley Cyrus, Oct. 28 (rescheduled), Scottrade Center Kelly Clarkson, Oct. 31, The Family Arena Rob Thomas, Oct. 31, The Fox Theatre Celtic Thunder, Nov. 3, The Fox Theatre Leonard Cohen, Nov. 7, The Fox Theatre Photo of Rick Negron and Priscilla

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“In the Heights,” winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, plays Nov. 10-22 at The Fox Theatre.

Saturday, October 31st Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest!

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11-2:30 Evening Fare Starting at 4:30 Monday - Saturday Live Music Friday & Saturday 8-11pm Happy Hour Monday-Friday: 3-6:00 pm

COCA Family Theatre series presents “Room on the Broom,” a musical best appreciated by children aged 3 and older, from Nov. 6-8.

“Unbeatable! The Musical,” through Nov. 22, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza “Fiddler on the Roof,” Oct. 30-Nov. 22, Fontbonne University Black Box Theatre “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour, Oct. 31, Chaifetz Arena Dance St. Louis’ Complexions, Nov. 6-7, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center “In the Heights,” Nov. 10-22, The Fox Theatre “TAP! With Jason Samuels Smith,” Nov. 21-22, COCA “Little House on the Prairie,” Nov. 24-29, The Fox Theatre

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You KNOW Us For Our Pasta You’ll LOVE Us For Our

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1091 S. Woods Mill Road (at Clayton Road)

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The Newest Chinese Restaurant with an Elegant Dining Environment

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Comfort served all day at Hearth Room Café mélange of Kalamata olives, feta and

By SUZANNE CORBETT Ann Ojile loves to cook. In fact, Ojile’s passion for cook- artichoke hearts.

Plenty of traditional favorites also are ing was the driving force behind the opening of Hearth Room Café, the restaurant she opened with business part- cooked to order daily, like the breakfast combo of eggs any-style served with ner Tina Harper.

“This business gets in your blood,” said Ojile, who can bacon, ham or sausage with hash browns count four other restaurants to her culinary credits. “When and a choice of breads. French toast, Tina and I opened here, we wanted something that would pancakes and sausage gravy are combo extras designed to satisfy the hearty set us apart – make us unique.”

Setting Hearth Room Café apart begins with its loca- appetite. There are Light and Fit selection; the cafe is tucked along the inside courtyard across tions also, such as the fruit and yogurt from the fountain at Lamp & Lantern Village in Town & parfait.

Lunch overlaps breakfast with the Country. It is a comfy hideaway where the comfort food served is as warming as the oversized hearth dining room same attention given to both the traditional and trendy. where breakfast and lunch are served daily.

“Our wraps are fantastic, and our sig“Even in this economy people still want to go out, and nature sandwiches are different from breakfast and lunch are more affordable,” Ojile said.

The Hearth Room Café’s menu combines comfort clas- the usual bar and grill,” Ojile said. “We sics with gourmet flair, featuring items such as a vanilla- even serve different sides with our sandA fireplace warms the dining area at Hearth Room Café. laced French toast and an Athens omelet flavored with a wiches so you’re not stuck eating fries.”

Wrap options include the gyro, Thai chicken, and vegetarian. Signature private party planning, complete with the option of designHearth Room Café sandwiches – like the Mediterranean Tuna Salad and the ing a custom menu with entrees ranging from prime rib to 265 Lamp & Lantern Village • Town & Country Rancher’s Beef – score high for creativity and taste. And chicken picatta to specialized appetizer buffets. As with (636) 220-4120 for a plateful of real comfort food, nothing beats the house the restaurant’s standard menu, the emphasis for custom Breakfast hours: specialty – Chicken Salad Pie – a variation of the potpie selections always is on fresh and homemade.

7 a.m. to 11a.m., Monday – Friday; that is served with either a salad or fruit.

In fact, fresh, home-style goodness and creative recipes 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday “We make our Chicken Salad Pie with celery, almonds are what really set Hearth Room Café apart.

Lunch hours: and a cheese and cream sauce,” Ojile said.

“Then we turn Perhaps Ojile summed it up best, saying, “We do the 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Friday; it into a crust and bake it until bubbly.” kind of cooking you would do at home if you had the time 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday ‘Tis the season to party, and Hearth Room Cafe offers and inspiration.”

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Award Winning Latin American Restaurant!

Open For Lunch & Dinner Private Rooms Catering

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All Wines 1/2 Price All Day!

2020 Chesterfield Mall • wapango.com • 636-536-1151

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W E S T H O M E PA G E S

Home Improvement

DON JAMES HANDYMAN SERVICE

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& Exteriors

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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Established in 1979

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17322 Manchester Road

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Call for a free estimate today!

Free Estimates • 636-379-8345

New Service • Repair • Remodel

$1,500 Tax Credit

Starting at $200!

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• Pruning/Removals • Fully Insured • 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Free Estimates • Competitive Rates Raymond Thompson

314-962-5296

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314-805-0375

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services, LLc

• RepaiRs • Honey Do’s • Basement RemoDeling • Decks • BatHs

around the house InsIde and out Dan Bauman 636-332-8577 314-852-0589

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Siding

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handyman

(We give great advice and help to our customers)

ST. LOUIS STAIR & WOOD WORKS

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

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM IN THE MAPLEWOOD AREA! 7156 Manchester • 314-644-2625 • www.stlouisstair.com Hours: Mon, Tu, Th, Fri. 12-5; Sat. 10-1; Closed Sun. & Wed.

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W E S T c l a ss i f i e d s Assisted Care

Childcare Services

EducationServices

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Call Jill for more information.

(636) 346-1299

MATH TUTOR Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 Algebra 2, Geometry $35/hr Days or Evenings Call Dale at (636) 230-9675

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

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

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

Looking for a work from home opportunity…this is it.

Become self employed in a business where the only limiting factor to your earnings potential is you.

Presentation at 7:00 PM on 10/30/09 and 11/3/09 at the Maryville Marriott.

For reservations and info respond by e-mail to: opportunityknocks@wmhuittco.com

Cleaning Services "We Have An Eye To Locate Dirt"

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Automotive Sales/ Service Save $500.00 on any In-Stock 2009 MINI

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Carpet Services Mill-Direct Pricing on Luxury Name Brand Carpet Laminate & Wood Flooring

We Will BEAT the Other Guys In Quality, Pricing and Service after the Sale!

We stand behind our product by bringing you, all the latest styles including the new Frieze Carpet.

We employ our own installers to guarantee quality work.

Free Financing & Free Estimates

We Bring the Showroom to YOU!

Serving the St.Louis Area Since 1992

CARPET REPAIRS. Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates. (314) 892-1003

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Electrical Services JOHN FRANZ INC. Specializing In...

• Full & Basic Ceiling Fan Installs • Recess Can Lighting & Pendants • GFCI & Receptacle Installations • Under Cabinet Lighting • Light Fixtures & Security Lighting • Garbage Disposal Replacements • Upgrades to Meet Current Codes • General Electrical & Troubleshooting • Kitchen & Bath Faucet Replacements Insured • Reliable • Experienced Many West County References!

636-256-8244

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

FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATES All code compliant work per 2008 NEC

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Call 314-426-3838 Lori's Cleaning Service. I take pride in my cleaning. Call Lori 636-221-2357.

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Royal Doulton China. Translucent English, Old Colony Pattern. 10, 5 piece place settings.

Great for holiday entertaining.

Call 636-227-7238.

West County Garage Door Service. Proudly serving West County since 1980. Springs, cables, electric openers. No extra charge for Evenings and Weekends! Call 636-388-9774

Hauling Services

J & J HAULING

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

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

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Holidays Coming Soon!

Put a new floor under that tree.

A new quality Hardwood Floor with expert installation. Over 20 years experience, fully insured, references. Also available Laminate, Carpet and Tile. By Ken Wood Flooring.

6 month 0% financing available. Call Ken at 636-6755939, for Free Estimates.

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

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

Beginners Welcome.

Images Agency's people have appeared in Ads, TV Shows & Commercials such as: Build-A-Bear, Sears Portraits, Six Flags, Wal-Mart, McDonalds & BJC Hospitals. We develop, market & place all sizes & heights. Apply Online At www.stlcastingcall.com OR Call 314-372-0512 State Licensed LOVE DOGS? Earn extra cash dog sitting over the Holidays in YOUR OWN home. Interviewing dog lovers for overnight sitting. Advantages: done in your home, immediate cash payments. Requirements: Availability during the day/ over the Holidays. Prefer sitters without current pets, or 1 friendly dog of your own.

Call 314-600-2044

Home Organizing OVERWHELMED WITH STUFF? Does your clutter steal your peace and space?

The holidays are just around the corner so now is the time to Get Organized!

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

Leads provided, will train. Call 636-778-0592 Help Wanted: Sales person wanted for kitchen and bath showroom, must have experience in the cabinet industry.

This is a commission based position. Please e-mail resume to nvcabinetry@sbcglobal.net AVON representatives needed!

Extra income, great discounts, set your own hours. 40% profit for new reps. No minimum orders, no inventory required.

Only $10 to start!

Call Tara (314) 438-6008

Wildwood Hotel

Front Desk, part time. Hourly pay, some week-ends. Only accepting prior Hotel experience Professional appearance, mature, dependable, outgoing personality. Fill out application at 2801 Fountain Place. Wildwood, MO 63040

Home Improvement

636.489.8223

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Holiday Decorating

Professional Christmas Light Installation

Ask about our special offers for new customers!

Flooring Services

HOME COMPUTER SERVICES We destroy viruses and spyware, fix slow or crashed computers, perform software and hardware upgrades, install and troubleshoot any wired or wireless network, recover/ move data and install new computers. 13+ years experience working on home/corporate computers and networks.

To schedule an appointment call Matt at 314.226.4279 o r w w w. y o u r p c d o c s . c o m

Barn sale! Lumber, collectables, pony cart, depression glass.

Lots of stuff. Call 636-257-3333

Garage Door Service

Computer Services

636-675-7641

Murray Lawn Tractor 14 hp 42 inch cut. 314-703-7456

Full blooded tri-colored Beagle, female, 9 weeks old last 1 left from litter. Asking $75. Parents were hunters. Call 636-337-7758

Back to School Special $10 OFF New Clients

Service at your home or office for: PC problems or set-up Spyware and adware, virus removal Hardware and software upgrades New computer set-up $25 diagnostic charge only for first ½ hour Day, evening and weekend appointments available.

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

For Sale

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING

Help Wanted Looking For Friendly Sales Help

Part-time • Full-time

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

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It is that time of year again!

Don’t deal with the hassles of the cold, climbing ladders, and untangling Christmas lights. Check one off your holiday ‘to do’ list and let us do the hard work!

Don’t hesitate to decorate!

Free Estimate Contact Jim 314-651-2464

Outdoor Solutions can make Your Home Festive for The Holidays.

We Design, Install, Warranty and store all Decorations and Lights.

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Public Announcements NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri Notice is hereby given: That the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the Fru-Con Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to discuss a request from VISDEV Ventures for approval of temporary construction signage for the McCarthy Construction of St. John’s Medical Office Building on property at 15945 Clayton Road.

Scott Douglass, Mayor City of Clarkson Valley

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri Notice is hereby given:

That the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Fru-Con Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to discuss a request from VISDEV Ventures for approval of temporary construction signage for the McCarthy Construction project of the new St. John’s Medical Office Building and from Verizon Wireless requesting co-location of additional antennas on an existing 120’ tall monopole with an equipment cabinet outside of the existing compound at property known as 2351 Clarkson Road and to make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen.

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Stunning 2bed, 2bth ground level condo,Updated w/ newer carpet, 6panel doors, white trim and baseboards, brushed nickel hardware, and freshly painted w/ neutral colors. Kit w/ceramic tile flr, tile backsplash and a fridge to remain. Mstr bedrm w/ large walk-in closet and private updated bath w/ ceramic tile flr and linen closet, Newer lighting fixtures and ceiling fans, Laundry rm w/ washer & dryer to remain, Large outdoor area w/ patio, Neighborhood amenities galore!

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Meticulously maintained 4bd, 3.5ba home w/3569sq ft situated on a 1acre level lot, 2sty foyer w/hrdwd flrs, Bay wndw,chair rail, crown molding, cased wndws & drs, Kit w/hrdwd flrs, maple cabinets w/cherry stain, 2 butler pantries, center island w/3-station Jennair cooktop, double convection oven, Deck rebuilt & new HVAC ‘09, Gigantic greatrm w/ a bay wndw, gas fp & wetbar,Vaulted mstr w/ lux bath w/whirlpool tub & sep shower, 2nd bdrm w/priv bath, Jack-n-jill bath, Newer frieze carpet, & MF laundry.

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6 River Bend Dr. – Chesterfield - $369,000

Colonial style beauty on 1.3 acres in River Bend Estates! Magnificent trees, two water fountains, pond with fish, gazebo plus hot tub. Large dining room with glass doors to updated kitchen with stainless appliances and bfast bar. Glassed in porch with skylight is added bonus along with front balcony! te iva Pr

603 Charbray Dr. – Ballwin - $270,000

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

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

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529 Woodlyn Crossing Ballwin • $209,900 RARE FIND in Woodlyn Crossing - LEVEL fenced backyard! 1.5 story, 3 bed, 2.5 baths, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, skylights, w/b fireplace, fin lower level, huge deck. Main level master, NEW CARPETING and remodeled baths.

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Wildwood $249,900 DARLING ranch shows like display!

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98 Crescent – Valley Park - $179,000

Updated ranch on over 1 acre of land! Finished lower level with full bath. Bonus room, updated kitchen with center island. Both full baths have been refinished first-class!

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16907 LEWIS SPRING FARMS RD

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17732 HORNBEAN DRIVE WILDWOOD 2 sty on private lot, beautifully maintained. 2sty entry, wood flrs on main level, sunrm off kitchen, luxury master, bonus rm, fin W/O LL w/rec, game, exercise rms & full bath. $624,900

1229 BLUFFVIEW RIDGE DRIVE CHESTERFIELD 4BR/3ba/3 c garage atrium ranch. Wooded back yard on culde-sac. Wood floors in most rms on first floor. Newer: roof, stainless appliances, light fixtures. $463,900

1575 TERRA VISTA COURT

CREVE COEUR New construction! 2BR,

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170 LIGHTHORSE DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Newly staged, new price, lovely ranch on QUIET st in Gr Trails. Backs to comm grnd. Ofc + fam rm, wood flrs, 1st flr lndry, appr 3000 sf, 2 decks! $319,900

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601 CASTLE RIDGE DR (BALLWIN) Fabulous vaulted and open ranch with 4BR, 3ba, 3 car garage. Wood floors on main level, fin W/O LL. 2 fireplaces and lux master bath. $414,900 1028 KEHRS MILL RD #2 (BALLWIN) Updated garden condo in building w/elevator. 2BR, 2 updated baths, newer kitchen cabinets, newer HVAC, one car garage and great location! $129,900 18211 OLD WILD HORSE CREEK RD (CHESTERFIELD) Amazing 1.5 sty on 9+ acres. Totally renovated + addition.

Spectacular bonus rm, veranda, master his & hers baths, fin W/O LL. $2,999,900 2131 SADDLE CREEK RIDGE CT (CHESTERFIELD) Wndrfl cust hm. Frml DR & GR w/vlt ceil. Grmt kitch + brk & hrth rms. Mn flr mstr ste & lux bth. 4 add'l BR. Fin LL w/gym, rec rm. $1,639,000 1926 CHESTERFIELD RIDGE CIRCLE (CHESTERFIELD) Absolutely stunning 3BR/3.5b Villa. Beautiful wood floors.

High ceilings. High end finishes. Awesome gourmet kitchen. $580,000 1511 MALLARD LANDING CT (CHESTERFIELD) Spacious villa with many updates including kitchen with granite countertops. Fin LL with bedroom, bath, rec room & office. $400,000 14986 CLAYMONT ESTATES DR (CHESTERFIELD) Bring your family and move in to this very spacious and updated home in Pkwy West schools. 4 large BR upstairs. $349,500 1 PEAKMONT LANE (CLARKSON VALLEY) TAYLOR MADE for the golfer in you! Views of 8th green at Forests Hills CC. 4BR, 3ba walk-out ranch.

Updated kitch, granite counters. $489,000 1739 WOODMORE OAKS DR (MANCHESTER) 3BR, 2.5ba spacious home in convenient location! Finished LL w/family rm, huge fenced yard & deck. Many updates, well-maintained. $260,000 1805 MISTY MOSS DR (ST LOUIS) Westport Crossing townhouse, 2BR, 2.5ba + LOFT. LR/DR fin LL, storage, lndry w/wash/dry, 1car gar. All appl, pool, tennis. Near 270, 70, airport. $163,500 11510 SANDY VIEW (ST LOUIS CO) 1.5 story condo 2BR+ 3.5ba,eat-in kit, DR, LR, 2 ba, MFL, newer kitchen. Finsd W/O, multi decks, 2 car gar near Hwys 170, 70, 270, 40. $195,000 12917 PORTULACA DR (ST LOUIS CO) Desirable 2nd flr condo offers liv/din rm with WBFP. Eat-in kitchen, den or 2nd bdrm. master suit, deck, garage parking close to shopping & hospitals. $133,900 1364 S MASON RD (TOWN & COUNTRY) Facing Queeny Park, this gracious setting welcomes your preferred luxurious lifestyle among trees and gardens. An excellent opportunity. $469,900 18321 ALLENTON TRAIL TERRACE (WILDWOOD) Gracious country living is yours at this lovely property surrounded

by Greensfelder Park! 7ac, gracious home, 7 stall stable. $735,000 16871 PARADISE PEAK CIRCLE (WILDWOOD) True retreat! 1.5 sty, 4BR, updated kit center island, mn flr laundry, newer roof & HVAC. Screen porch, inground pool & patio. $310,000

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CHESTERFIELD Custom 1.5 sty backs to

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28 Blackthorn Drive 141 Forest Drive 2301 Divot Drive $229,900 $242,000 $249,500 Crestwood Eureka St Louis Co. Great curb appeal! Open floor Mother Nature at its best! Open Charming brick traditional ranch plan, lots of windows! Updated! Fin flr plan! Great space! 4BR, 2.5BA, w/4BR, 3BA, open great room, LL! 3BR, 2BA! fresh neutral colors! quiet cul-de-sac!

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1406 WHEATFIELD LANE

ST ALBANS Backs to 1st green and

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4BR, 4/1 baths, 3 finished levels, panelled office, granite, media and exercise room, elegant and spacious. $668,000

14736 Whitebrook Drive 16758 Chesterfield Bluffs Circle 525 Clark Ave $324,900 $369,000 $329,900 Chesterfield Chesterfield Webster Groves Elegant end unit villa home! One Spectacular, remodeled 2sty Web- 3BR, 2.5BA 1.5sty villa! Numerous level living, open floor plan, wood ster charmer! Extensive updates! updates and amenities! Backs to flooring, 2BR, 2BA! common ground!

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1622 HIGHLAND VALLEY CIR

WILDWOOD Drive into the 3 car garage

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18546 GREDAN LANE

WILDWOOD 4BR/3.5ba country retreat

with wrap-arnd porch on 3 wooded ac.

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Updates inc: maple cabs, wood flrs, master bath, HVAC, HWH. $375,000

1948 STILL CREEK PASS

WILDWOOD Full brick front Jones-built 2

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344 Laduemont Drive $369,000 Creve Coeur Handsome 3 BR brick ranch on 1.38 acre wooded lot! Great curb appeal! 3BR, 3BA!

17107 Hillcrest Meadow Drive 14142 Woods Mill Cove Drive $499,000 $500,000 Chesterfield Chesterfield Fabulous Hayden built 2 sty on Incredible updates & features thruspectacular lot w/in-ground pool! out! 3BR, 4.5BA, 1.5 sty end unit!

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629 Dartmouth Crossing Ct. $524,900 Wildwood Upscale 2sty home w/4BR, 3.5BA, 3 c gar, situated on cul-de-sac & shows like a dream!

14012 Wethersfield Terrace Ct. 1503 Carman Road $499,000 $789,000 Chesterfield St Louis County Exceptional, well cared for 2sty! Stunning atrium ranch offers elegant 4BR, 3.5BA, gorgeous private .45 appointments and amenities! 5BR, Acres & fin LL. 6BA, 3 c gar!

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16222 TRADE WINDS COURT

GROVER/WILDWOOD 4BR, 3ba brick

2 sty est. Lake Chesterfield. Newer carpet, fresh paint, newer roof, open floor plan. Main floor bonus room & laundry. Fin LL. $315,000

100 BONNYBRIDGE COURT

ELLISVILLE Great room ranch with 3BR,

2 full updated baths. Mn flr laundry, fireplace, cathedral ceiling, finished walkout lower level with rec room.

Deck off dining rm. $200,000

1451 Country Lake Estates Dr. 2401 Town and Country Lane 2648 Wynncrest Ridge Drive $1,095,000 $1,299,000 $829,000 Chesterfield Town and Country Wildwood Upscale 2sty loaded with extras! Designed for entertaining! Impres- Stately custom home on 1.6 acre lot Screened in sun room! 4BR, 5BA, 3 sive grand staircase, awesome kit, backing to trees! Elegant amenities!

4BR, 4.5BA, 1.4 acres.

4BR, 4.5BA! c gar, W/O fin LL.

636-394-9300

www.cbgundakerhomes.com

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