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Alice in Health Care Most discussions of health care are like something out of “Alice in Wonderland.”

What is the biggest complaint about the current medical care situation? “It costs too much.” Yet one looks in vain for anything in the pending legislation that will lower those costs.

One of the biggest reasons for higher medical costs is that somebody else is paying those costs, whether an insurance company or the government. What is the politicians’ answer? To have insurance companies and the government pay more costs.

Back when the “single payer” was the patient, people were more selective in what they spent their own money on. You went to a doctor when you had a broken leg but not necessarily every time you had the sniffles or a skin rash. But, when someone else is paying, that is when medical care gets over-used - and bureaucratic rationing then is imposed, to replace self-rationing.

Money is just one of the costs of people seeking more medical care than they would if they were paying for it with their own money. Both waiting lines and waiting lists grow longer when people with sniffles and minor skin rashes take up the time of doctors, while people with cancer are waiting.

In country after country, the original estimates of government medical care costs almost always turn out to be gross underestimates of what it ultimately turns out to cost. Even when the estimates are done honestly, they are based on how much medical care people use when they are paying for it themselves. But having someone else pay for medical care virtually guarantees that a lot more of it will be used.

Nothing would lower costs more than having each patient pay those costs. And nothing is less likely to happen.

One of the big costs that have actually forced some hospitals to close is the federal mandate that hospitals treat everyone who comes to an emergency room, whether they pay or not. But those who talk about “bringing down the cost of medical care” are not about to repeal that mandate. Often they want to add more mandates. The most fundamental issue is not whether treating everyone who comes to an emergency room is a good policy or a bad policy in itself. If it is a good policy, then the federal government should pay for what it wants done, not force other

institutions to pay for it.

Then let the voters decide at the next election whether that is what they want their tax money spent for.

Confusion between costs and prices add to the Alice in Wonderland sense of unreality.

What is called lowering the costs is simply refusing to pay all the costs, by having the government set lower prices, whether for doctors’ fees, hospital reimbursements or other charges. Certainly no one believes that there will be no repercussions from refusing to pay for what we want. Some doctors already are refusing to accept Medicare or Medicaid patients because the government’s reimbursement levels are so low.

Similarly, if it costs a billion dollars to create one new pharmaceutical drug, then either we are going to pay the billion dollars or we are not going to keep on getting new pharmaceutical drugs produced. There is no free lunch.

Virtually everything that is proposed by those who are talking about bringing down the costs of medical care will in fact raise those costs. Mandates on insurance companies? Why are insurance companies not already doing those things that new mandates would require? Because those things raise costs by an amount that people are unwilling to pay to get those benefits. If not, it would be a slam dunk for the insurance companies to add those benefits to the policies and raise the premiums to cover them.

What politicians want to do is look good by imposing mandates, and then let the insurance companies look bad by raising the premiums to cover the additional costs.

It is a great political game, but it does nothing to lower medical costs.

Politicians who want a government monopoly on health insurance can easily get it, just by making it impossible for private insurance companies to charge enough to cover the costs mandated by politicians.

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letters to the editor Tiger Woods

How much profit are we talking about?

The five largest health insurance compaTo the Editor: nies increased their profits 56 percent last To answer the question, “Are you still year to $12.2 billion. Sounds like a lot of a Tiger Woods fan?” I would have had to money until you realize that it is 2.2 perhave been a “Tiger Woods fan” to begin cent of total revenue. But politicians do not with, so no, I am not still one. bother us with details like that. It would I have nothing but respect for his father, only get in the way of a good one-liner.

Earl Woods. He was a man who dedicated The idea that stripping profits away from his life to the service of his country as well the industry will solve the health care cost as being a dedicated father. His son Tiger, issue is silly if you were to take and use well, he has good hand and eye coordina- the entire $12.2 billion profit to reduce tion, but that is about all that can be said everyone’s monthly premium, assuming for him.

250 million insured (50 million uninsured).

Thomas Turnpocket Everyone would see a premium reduction of $4 per month. So much for industry profits being the problem.

To the Editor: These guys just do not get it. They talk Because of the thousands of kids he was about creating jobs but do not seem to a hero to, I would suggest he be greeted on understand where new private-sector jobs the fairways, not with boos, not with verbal come from. Jobs come from a successful encouragement, but with stone silence. No business, providing goods and services matter if he gets a hole-in-one or whatever, at a price that covers cost of goods and say nothing. expenses. When the final tally is made, if Let him play golf in a vacuum for a they are lucky, they discover a 2.2 percent year. profit, which allows them to expand the Jim Hagan business and add jobs so they can do it St. Louis County again.

In the case of a publicly-traded company, To the Editor: they had better earn a profit or who would Never was (a Tiger Woods fan). I am a want to buy their stock? How many of us fan of our firefighters, police officers, and would want company stock in our 401K teachers who have real jobs making a real plans that earn no profit? If every time difference everyday. an industry earns a profit, some politician Linda Branam smacks their hand or wants to strip it, our Wildwood economy will never grow.

Do we not want GM, Chrysler and AIG to succeed? Will the measure of that sucHealth care summit cess be in the profits they someday earn To the Editor: and report? Are not profits the only way Well, the big summit has come and gone they will ever pay back the billions in taxand many of the same things we heard over payer money they were given to keep them the past year we had a chance to hear again. from failing?

I think everyone agrees that health care is These guys cannot make up their minds expensive and so health care insurance if they want economic growth and success. also is expensive.

They do not even seem to know what it As usual, there were the typical attacks looks like when they see it. I heard it said on the insurance industry as the villain that focusing on reforming health insurbecause of the evil profits that are made. ance to address the cost of health care I read recently that “Fortune Magazine’s” is like calling for gas station reform to list of the 53 most profitable industries address the rising cost of energy. placed health insurance and managed care Mark Surgener at No. 35, based on 2008 profits that were St. Louis County 2.2 percent of revenue. Yahoo Finance ranked the 3.4 percent profit margin for health care plans as 88th among 215 indus- Government controls tries. Is anyone calling the profit margins To the Editor: earned by the other 87 industries evil?

This is in response to recent letters in To hear some politicians talk, you would West Newsmagazine referring to “leaderthink that profits make up half of the ship” and “standing behind our leaders.” monthly premium everyone pays for their Is it so difficult to understand why free health insurance. During the “summit” one Americans would want this president to politician said, “All the insurance compa- fail? Those of us who feel this way are not nies care about is profit.” obstructionists or members of the party of

“no.”

We want this country to prosper. We want this country to remain the greatest country on the face of the earth. We want this country to remember what made it great and I dare anyone to say it was government control.

Hitler was a leader. His rhetoric worked because of the economic malaise Germany was experiencing after World War I. Wasn’t it great that a majority of the German people “stood behind their leader”?

Wanting the government out of our lives and our pockets is not mean. Has the billions of dollars taken from the producers and given to the non-producers ended the gap between the rich and poor? No, and it never will, but what it will do if it gets much worse is provide a disincentive for the producers to produce and that will be the end of America as we know it. If the government were to confiscate all wealth and give every man, woman and child each a million dollars tomorrow, it would not be too long before we once again had rich and poor.

Why is it that we have so many examples of the failures of socialism but yet some people still hold on to this Utopian dream that “all mankind may walk together holding hands as one” (a direct quote from a letter last issue)?

Republicans are not meanies. Conservatives are not evil. We are realists and we understand that the best path to prosperity is through freedom and allowing individuals to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and create jobs and yes, wealth (wash my mouth out with soap).

I challenge anyone to show me the socialist country that is economically viable and whose people are living the socialist Utopian dream. Sorry, I forgot about Cuba.

Can someone remind me why no one vacations down there since Castro?

In a perfect world, everyone would have everything they need and never suffer but that is just not reality and it also is not realistic to believe that government can provide quality “free” health care for 300 million Americans.

What does the government do better and more efficiently than the private sector?

Government needs to get out of the health care business, therefore allowing for competition, and market forces to control cost.

This is not to say that health care will be cheap but when it comes to something as important as health care, do we want cheap or the best, most advanced health care in the world? You get what you pay for.

So yes, if any elected official wants to fundamentally change the United States of America and infringe upon the freedom

that made it great, I want them to fail.

Dave Hixson Manchester

Defending Toyota

To the Editor: Marshall Ramsey’s Feb. 24 cartoon depicting “Bob inadvertently winning a long jump gold medal” thanks to a sticking accelerator is just another fine example of the frenzied media dish currently being lapped up by the tail-wagging, governmentsponsored corporate lap dogs in Detroit as well as an unknowing general public concerned, reasonably, with personal safety.

As a professional automobile repair technician, I will keep my Toyota with its far superior reliability; form fit and function; and economical, low-maintenance requirements. U.S. manufacturers gave up their top position in the auto manufacturing community due to myriad reasons, chiefly among them quality of product and upperechelon greed, in my opinion.

That is not the fault of the American taxpayer, who has been forced under the current crop of redistributionists on Capitol Hill to not only financially support, but also to be reminded daily via glaringly obvious corporate fat cats skimming (nay, scooping or better yet, shoveling) in Detroit and on Wall Street off the top of the taxpayer pool that the powers that be willingly and completely filled to overflowing with more likely on the way and no end in sight.

Toyota’s wrongdoings and its current technical nightmare pales in comparison to the blatant theft of the public’s resources and inefficient, sleazy greed the domestic banking and automobile industries have shown. Sleaze and theft, which are only being repeated again and again as government “watchdogs” look on, vote-supported career tails tucked between their little scared puppy hind legs.

Meanwhile, the domestic automobile and banking industries are watching in glee as the media focus is now burning a magnifier-glass hole through a miniscule (albeit important and potentially life-threatening) number of Toyota automobiles with a safety issue, all as they themselves destroy regular people’s livelihoods, careers and even retirements through their own inept, greedy self-serving practices.

I will sure be glad when I can finally look at the Internet, turn on the radio or watch TV without hearing yet another story about the Evil (Toyota President Akio) Toyoda.

And I will be equally glad to see the current crop of taxpayer money wasters voted out of office on Capitol Hill.

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Belt tightening Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon had a grim message for state lawmakers last week: We are not out of the woods yet.

The state’s general revenue collections have fallen this fiscal year by a whopping 12.7 percent. Collections for February alone are down more than 14 percent. The state’s fiscal year starts in July, meaning that Missouri already is two-thirds of the way through their fiscal year.

These numbers reflect several different tax types. Individual income taxes have decreased by 10.9 percent. Sales and use tax is down by 7.2 percent. Corporate income and franchise taxes are down by 13.1 percent and all other collections are down by 5.5 percent.

On the brighter side, these numbers are clearly a lagging indicator of the state’s economic health. If the large drop in individual and corporate income tax is a sign of the struggling job market, the comparatively small decline in sales tax revenue shows that people with jobs are beginning to spend money again.

While down more than 7 percent for the year, sales tax only declined by 5 percent in February.

What is more, Gov. Nixon is handling this situation admirably. He has not backed away from his promise to steer tax money towards technology jobs in Missouri. He even used words every conservative loves to hear, vowing to “downsize the scope of state government” in order to make up the shortfall in revenue.

Nixon already has withheld $600 million of previously-approved budget money, and more cuts appear likely. The federal government has provided little

help. It appears unlikely that Missouri will receive an additional $300 million in budget stabilization money on which it had counted.

It appears that Nixon will rely on fundamental changes to state government to deal with the majority of the budget shortfall. He is considering merging state agencies and cutting state services.

None of these decisions will be easy, and state legislators appear more than content to let Nixon set the direction Missouri will take.

Nixon may be tempted to go down a dangerous political road. The Missouri Budget Project claims that the state loses out on $200 million annually by not taxing Internet purchases. It also claims that recent tax cuts have cost Missouri some $300 million. Others have suggested that charging fees for some state services could provide a significant bump in the revenue stream.

Thus far, Nixon has held strong. He knows that fee increases are just tax increases in sheep’s clothing. Rescinding a tax cut or taxing a new revenue stream also are just hidden tax increases - and tax increases never, ever increase revenue. Instead, they merely depress spending. The last thing the people of this state need right now is a reason not to buy something.

Gov. Nixon has some tough decisions to make, and we wish him Godspeed as he makes them. He previously has shown the vision to see past the moment and make clear, long-term decisions.

The people of this state will be watching to make sure that ability stays with him.

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One sign that spring and summer are around the corner is the start of Daylight Saving Time.

This year’s Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 14, and ends on Nov. 7. Clocks are set ahead 1 hour at 2 a.m. (which becomes 3 a.m. local time) on Sun., March 14.

The current dates for Daylight Saving Time were established by Congress in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Citizens are reminded to change the batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at the same time that they change their clocks.

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- Ballwin resident Aubrey “Buck” Miller, on enjoying the activities that the Lafayette Older Adults Program has provided. Miller said he hibernated for a while after his wife died more than a year ago but now looks forward to the camaraderie that the group provides.

“Today is a big day in America. Only 36,000 people lost their jobs today, which is really good.”

- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on last weeks job report

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CHESTERFIELD Chesterfield Arts acquires famous twin horse sculpture

The famous paired equine sculpture that once adorned the lobby of the former downtown St. Louis Adam’s Mark Hotel (now Hyatt Regency) soon will trot out to West County.

The elegant, high-stepping, twin horse statues now will greet visitors at Chesterfield City Hall. The sculpture, called “San Marco II,” by artist Ludovico De Luigi, was donated to Chesterfield Arts and will be unveiled to the public at a ceremony on April 22.

It is the second major sculpture that Chesterfield Arts has acquired in the past five months. Last fall, the arts organization dedicated “The Awakening” at Sachs Properties’ Downtown Chesterfield development.

Donated by The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC of San Francisco, Calif., “San Marco II” is a permanent addition to Chesterfield Arts’ outdoor collection of public art. To date, the non-profit group has placed 14

pieces throughout the city, totaling nearly $5 million.

ELLISVILLE “The sculpture exemplifies Chesterfield’s ongoing efforts to weave a tapestry of art Police launch community throughout the community,” Chesterfield information service Mayor John Nations said.

The Ellisville Police Department is Stacey Morse, executive director of launching a new Community Information Newsmagazine Chesterfield Arts, echoed those sentiService designed to deliver important and ments. timely information Salesperson: to residents in the area Proof: Client: “Our commitment is to art that enriches using the latest technology through Nixle’s lives and engages in ways that make Ches- “Municipal Wire.” terfield a unique place to live, work and Nixle’s “Municipal Wire” is the first play,” Morse said. standardized, secure and certified commu“San Marco II,” completed in 1986, is nication platform for local police departcomprised of two bronze horse statues, ments, municipalities and their agencies each standing 9 feet tall and weighing more to communicate important, neighborhoodthan 1 ton. It was cast in the same foundry level information to the residents of their that Leonardo da Vinci used. communities. Nixle’s “Municipal Wire” is For 22 years, it greeted guests in the available at no cost to residents or police lobby of the former Adams Mark Hotel departments and uses the same compelling in downtown St. Louis. The piece was model as social applications, such a Twitter removed in 2008 and stored until its instal- and Facebook, while adding the security lation in Chesterfield. that is critical to ensure information users De Luigi is an Italian sculptor and receive is trusted and accurate. painter born in 1933. He was inspired Residents receive all information immeto create “San Marco II” by the famous diately by text message, e-mail and Web. Horses of St. Mark, an 11th century set of Nixle’s “Municipal Wire” is built exclufour horse statues that stood on the terrace sively for municipal governments and their of the façade of St. Mark’s Basilica until agencies; local police departments and law the 1980s. enforcement agencies; fire departments “San Marco II” was gifted to be a part of and local emergency service agencies; and Chesterfield’s ongoing Public Art Master county, state and federal agencies with a

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Unwanted Behaviors?

New Public Safety board member M. “Bud” Mantle, battalion chief and chief medical officer for the Metro West Fire Protection District, was appointed to the Wildwood Board of Public Safety on Feb. 22 to fill an unexpired term for a board member who recently moved to Tennessee. Mantle told city leaders and residents that he is honored to serve and protect the people of Wildwood and that his goal is to keep a safe Photo by Julie Brown Patton home front.

Mantle began his career in Bud Mantle 1978 as a firefighter with the St. Charles Fire Department. He earned his paramedic license in 1979 and Metro West hired him in 1980. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1990, captain in 1991 and most recently, battalion chief, in 2003. He has received numerous certifications in fire, rescue and emergency services and has instructed at the St. Louis County Fire Academy and the St. Louis County Police Academy. He also provides public safety programs throughout the bi-state area. He was named Firefighter of the Year, EMS Provider of the Year and received many other awards for his service to the West County community.

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Blacketer said the Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission asked the center to increase landscaping and trees that have died out along Manchester Road as part of the expansion. That project involves the developer, Bradley Centro LLC, which will install evergreen trees along the western property line. Also, the plan calls for the planting of street trees along Manchester Road.

In addition, the developer must coordinate with Ellisville city staff to implement feasible measures to block noise that would be emitted from a proposed trash enclosure.

The developer also must pursue crossaccess easements with all necessary parties and agree to grant cross-access easement of the southern portion of the eastern property line to provide ingress/egress to a nearby property at 15901 Manchester Road, according to the approved ordinance. Within 60 days, the westernmost access drive along Manchester Road must be striped or signage provided.

The plan also includes a downward adjustment of parking spaces in the center, which is to be reduced by 282 spaces.

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Those who live outside MSD’s service area and those who are delinquent on their MSD bill do not qualify.

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Pond Athletic Association makes improvements

By Julie Brown Patton Just in time for ball season, final details related to recent construction are being shored up at the Pond Athletic Association (PAA) complex, which is located 1 ½ miles from the intersection of Hwys. 100 and 109 in Wildwood at Smith School Road.

Last July, PAA representatives sought an amended site development plan from Wildwood officials so that additional parking, dugouts and a permanent restroom facility could be constructed at the site’s western section. The plan was approved, and all parties involved just concluded most items required for an amended conditional use permit (CUP).

The Wildwood City Council approved the CUP on Feb. 22 with a few minor requirements yet to be completed, such as striping new pavement.

The 19.3-acre PAA complex services nearly 1,000 member families and approximately 2,500 youth each year.

In 2006, PAA managers sought to add lighting for two of their current facilities, as well as these new amenities to address their long-term plans. Joe Vujnich, Wildwood’s director of Planning and Parks, said his department considered these changes substantial enough to necessitate a public hearing.

The hearing was held April 3, 2006. At that time, Vujnich said a number of area residents expressed reservations about more

lighting, and issues related to noise, traffic, parking and stormwater run-off. Based on these concerns, city officials decided to conduct a comprehensive review of all of the facility’s components. The analysis included a traffic study.

Vujnich said a number of items were found to be in violation of the facility’s CUPs. PAA representatives were asked to address errant lighting issues; repair fencing; add landscaping; address dust-suppression issues associated with preparing the fields in the mornings; and eliminate the temporary restroom in the center of the site. He said that once the light fixtures were addressed, landscaping put in, repairs made to the existing improvements, and general clean-up of the facility completed, PAA managers were given the green light to proceed with the rest of the updates through a 36-month site development plan.

The plan’s period ended Feb. 6. Wildwood officials completed an inspection Feb. 4.

The inspection revealed that the temporary restroom facility had been removed and the new restroom was approved by the city’s Architectural Review Board; two fields remained unlit; new parking spaces were created, with striping and new plantings around the area yet to be done.

The construction area around the parking lot needs final grading and the spoils removed, Vujnich said, but the site devel-

opment plan was completed.

Based on the inspection, Vujnich said PAA was believed to be in compliance with the requirements of the amended CUP. He said the CUP is no longer linked to certain timeframes for submittals, approvals or changes to the property.

“The CUP is on-going and permanent from the perspective of the city, as long as compliance is met to the conditions of the permit by the facility’s operators,” Vujnich said.

A lighting consultant determined that the facility is operating within the city’s zoning ordinance for outdoor lighting requirements.

Judy Carroll Herbst, a member of the PAA Board of Directors who has been

involved with the PAA in various capacities since 1978, said they worked since last September to accommodate all planning requests for the upgrades.

Herbst said they are waiting on warmer weather to lay the foundation for the new restroom facility, but that it would be completed prior to the training league starting in late April.

“We’re so happy everyone was able to work together, and pleased with how things were handled. We’re very excited to get the permanent CUP,” Herbst said. “We hope the residents are as pleased.”

She said PAA directors plan to do everything they can to keep the noise and dust to a minimum at the complex while providing a safe environment for area children.

Manchester

Alderman seeks to further restrict use of eminent domain

By Casey Godwin A Manchester alderman wants drastic changes to the availability of using eminent domain for private development. Manchester Alderman Bob Tullock (Ward 1) brought the issue to the Manchester Board of Aldermen at its March 1 meeting.

Tullock meant to propose a bill that evening that would restrict the city’s position on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Transportation Development District (TDD) entities by not allowing the use of eminent domain. However, Manchester City Attorney Patrick Gunn cautioned against doing so as it would go against Missouri statutes.

Instead, Tullock, with the permission of the board, will meet with Gunn to discuss a possible amendment to the city’s current code of ordinance which would severely limit those entities in the use of eminent domain. In order to have the private discussion, Tullock had to get approval from four board members.

“The residents out there are telling me they don’t want to see (eminent domain) used for private development, period,” Tullock said.

Manchester adopted an ordinance in 2007 that enhanced the state statute’s stance on eminent domain for property owners.

Under the Manchester ordinance, private developers must offer residential properties 167 percent and commercial property 125 percent of fair market value.

Additionally, more than 50 percent of properties in the development area must be under private contract in order to use eminent domain.

“They start with a situation where more people want to have their properties purchased than (those who) don’t want to have their properties purchased,” Gunn said.

Gunn said that there is no condemnation of property pending within the city at this time.

“What we can do is set the number high enough that it would be cost-prohibitive to

(use eminent domain),” Tullock said. “We have two variables; first is increasing the 167 percent to some number or increasing the percentage it would take to approve this.”

Tullock suggested that by increasing the number of properties purchased to anywhere from 80 to 95 percent, developments would not happen without resident approval. However, Gunn, along with residents present at the meeting, were concerned that creating such limitations would drive potential developments away from Manchester.

“We should not automatically preclude ourselves from consideration or disqualify ourselves from expansion into the future simply because we want to make some sort of issue out of something today,” Manchester resident Joe Smythe said.

Tullock said that he has heard the opposite from business owners potentially interested in locating to Manchester. “(They) will not come into Manchester

because they can come in and spend a million dollars or whatever they’re going to spend on their stores and the only guarantee that they’ve got is six months, two years, five years down the road, another developer can come in and try to acquire their property,” Tullock said.

Tullock said a history of the use of eminent domain in Manchester has scared some businesses away.

“Businesses are being told you either comply and take what’s offered, or we basically go to court,” Tullock said.

Gunn said that in his 35 years with the city, he does not remember the city ever demanding property in this manner.

“I believe you’d be better off in Manchester than any place else because you’d have a guarantee of 25 percent over fair market value,” Gunn said.

Tullock plans to introduce a bill with stricter limitations on eminent domain usage by private entities at the March 15 Board of Aldermen meeting.

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Will updating the Town Center plan lead to rooftops or retail?

By Julie Brown Patton On the eve of Wildwood’s 15th anniversary of incorporation, a second important city initiative to update the 10-year Town Center plan has been under way. Land use and the resulting regulating map, public feedback, economic-related factors, and trends in urbanism throughout the United States have been evaluated.

A Town Center plan originally was approved in 1998 to guide the development of the 820 acres that lie in the heart of Wildwood’s expansive territory of 67 square miles.

Wildwood Director of Planning and Parks Joe Vujnich said the intent of the Town Center designation was to provide a dynamic mixed-use environment where people could “live, work and play,” and to provide the city with a focal point and stronger sense of community identity.

The Town Center plan came after a comprehensive Master Plan was put in place in 1996 to provide a roadmap for future growth of the entire community. One offshoot of the master planning was establishing a citizen advisory board that assisted with determining specific permitted land uses within each land use category created.

Prior to the city’s incorporation, there were debates about how “developed” Wildwood can be and should be. The same debates resurface frequently.

One Wildwood resident who participated in the city’s incorporation process was Bill Kennedy. He said that for a long time, no one person was focused on the business development aspect of Town Center.

“The caveat guiding everything originally was that we planned for steady growth,” Kennedy said. “It never was intended to be rapid growth.”

Kennedy said the needs of a city with a population in the low teens versus a city with a population of 30,000-plus obviously span a different spectrum.

“I don’t think we’re that far off the expected commercial base,” Kennedy said.

“We have restaurants, grocery stores, dental and medical offices, and other facilities such as a YMCA. Is there an insufficient amount? Not necessarily. We’re on track, but need to continue to be commensurate with the population and citizens.”

In the absence of a person devoted to nurturing Wildwood’s economic development, Kennedy said he believes the effort was more reactive rather than proactive.

Nearly two years ago, a Town Center Advisory Panel (TCAP) was formed to update phase II of the Town Center plan

document. The 20-member panel consisted of citizens representing the city’s eight wards except ward 7; three members atlarge; three city staff; one developer; two City Council liaisons; one Town Center business owner; two liaisons from the Planning & Zoning Commission; and one from the Architectural Review Board.

An updated plan is slated to be presented to the Wildwood Planning and Zoning Commission and to the City Council in March.

Not all stakeholders like what they are hearing about changes, however. One shortcoming for all involved is to ensure that all entities and geographic spaces within the designated Town Center are getting support and a voice, rather than the focus going only or primarily to the city’s immediate Town Center “proper” area, located basically within walking distance of the city’s plaza.

The largest portion of Wildwood’s Town Center stretches significantly south of Hwy. 100 and east of Hwy. 109. Business owners located further west said they wish they could get some of the city’s events happening in their section of Town Center to help drive awareness of their offerings. Another debated aspect is whether Wildwood should and ever will allow a large retail store to set up shop within its boundaries, rather than devoting space to more apartments, row houses or condominiums. The mention of an “anchor or big box store” elicits both supportive and opposing comments.

Currently, Wildwood receives revenue based on a city pool tax system for St. Louis County. Other West County municipalities, such as Chesterfield and Ellisville, have taken steps to become more financially self-sufficient based on their commercial bases.

A Wildwood resident currently seeking a City Council seat said that he has heard a lot of support from residents wanting an all-purpose anchor store for the area. Jim Kranz said his concern is that if the pool tax is ever eliminated, Wildwood would not have the sales tax revenue in place to support itself.

“I care about Wildwood and what happens to it,” Kranz said. “As a community, we’ve been trying to change for the better.

A lot of time was put into reviewing the charter and the Town Center plan, but it doesn’t mean we have to change everything just because a document was up for review. I think more businesses and more places to shop is what most Wildwood residents would like.”

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Forecasters keep an eye on potential springtime flooding

By Casey Godwin Springtime flooding is highly probable for parts of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, according to the National Weather Service.

Significant rainfall over the St. Louis area last October combined with heavy snowfall in northern states this winter can be blamed, said Hydrologist Mark Fuchs.

October saw record rainfall, with 12.38 inches in the St. Louis area. Typically, St. Louis has less than 3 inches of rainfall in October. The year 2009 also was the fifth wettest year on record for St. Louis, with 50.84 inches of rain total.

“The fact that the soil is very wet as a result of last year’s rainfall, particularly last October, means that the soil was wet to begin with,” Fuchs said. “Our snowfall has been pretty close to average this winter, but couple that with the fact that we still have wet ground from last fall, we are set up for significant flooding in some areas.”

The Missouri River is facing minor to moderate flooding this spring. Fuchs said ice and snow pack in Iowa could determine just how severe that flooding is.

“Once that melts, it’s going to be pure run-off,” Fuchs said. “The question is, is it going to melt quickly or gradually and not really be a problem. We’ve seen both scenarios play out.”

Flooding along the Meramec River is not expected to be significant. The Mississippi River in St. Charles County and north of St. Louis could see moderate to major flooding this spring.

If St. Louis sees heavy rainfall this spring, flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri could be worse than predicted.

However, Fuchs said major flooding along the Missouri River is unlikely.

The National Weather Service has determined three stages of flooding. Minor and moderate flooding have minimal human impact, with minor flooding often being the basis of where the flood stage is set.

Major flooding can affect homes, businesses, major roadways and highways.

Alan Dooley, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said the modern levee in the Chesterfield Valley area can withstand minor to moderate flooding, although risk

going to go and how you’re going to get there,” Dooley said. “Have a couple of routes in mind in case a bridge is washed out. Move when authorities tell you to move and don’t wait until you’re knee deep in dark, dirty water.”

With the exception of flash flooding, which can occur along the Meramec River, flooding tends to happen slowly, Dooley said.

“This isn’t the sort of thing where you have a hurricane surge,” Dooley said. “You see these floods building.”

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St. Louis County Police

Effort to find unlicensed officers has little impact on local municipalities

By Julie Brown Patton St. Louis County Police Chief Timothy Fitch announced on March 2 that his department now will personally investigate the licensing and validity of law enforcement officers who work within St. Louis County municipalities, when they are contacted by concerned citizens who have been arrested or ticketed under what they perceive to be suspicious circumstances.

In the past, such concerns were referred back to those specific municipalities, or citizens were encouraged to contact officials in Jefferson City.

St. Louis County Police Sgt. Norman Mann said their office has received reports and allegations from citizens for several years that some officers in local municipalities within St. Louis County were using rude behavior, excessive force or conducting themselves in ways that prompted uncertainty. Mann said recently there also were questions about whether municipalities were deploying individuals as law enforcement officers without them being properly licensed.

“We believe it is our duty to investigate these allegations to protect citizens,” Mann said. “Now cases will be investigated, arrests made, and turned over to the prosecuting attorney’s office if warranted.”

Currently, the St. Louis County Police Department contracts with the cities of Clarkson Valley and Wildwood and patrols unincorporated areas in West County. Ballwin, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Eureka, Manchester and Town & Country have their own municipal police forces.

Fitch said Missouri law requires that all enforcement officers of the state, or any political subdivision of the state, with the power of arrest for a violation of the criminal code or declaring or deemed to be a peace officer must be licensed by the state.

The state therefore grants authority to act as a peace officer, Fitch said.

Reserve police officers exist to assist, or ride along with, commissioned officers.

They should not be making arrests on their own, Mann said.

“Anyone acting in the capacity of a law enforcement officer in St. Louis County who is not licensed by the state is in violation of the law for impersonating a police officer,” Fitch said. “Anyone allowing that individual to work as a law enforcement officer without a license is also committing a crime.”

Missouri law dictates that officers without proper certification can be charged with a Class B misdemeanor, which could lead to six months in jail and a fine up to $500.

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Rockwood officials consider changes to bus transportation

By Diane Plattner Rockwood School District officials are considering changes to bus transportation that could increase bus ridership and reduce certain buses.

On Feb. 25, Rockwood officials presented to the school board the results of a recent survey regarding bus transportation.

The district uses First Student Inc. and Atlantic Express to transport more than 12,000 students each day.

Bill Sloan, Rockwood’s director of transportation, said that although Rockwood’s transportation services are efficient overall, there is room for improvement. While no changes will be implemented before the next school year, officials are considering the following changes for the 2010-11 school year: • Increasing the number of students routed and balancing the times to accom-

Creve Coeur supports state legislation to attract science and innovation industry jobs

By Ted Dixon Jr. The Creve Coeur City Council is set to adopt a resolution later this month in support of the Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act. The proposed bill, also known as MOSIRA, was introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives in January; there is a separate proposal in the Missouri Senate.

The city supports both and is encouraging state representatives and senators to pass the measures.

The purpose of the bill is to foster creation, retention, attraction and growth of quality science and innovation jobs in the state of Missouri.

Creve Coeur City Administrator Mark Perkins said the legislation would be beneficial to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center as well as the Monsanto Corporation, the Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise and the Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center, all located in Creve Coeur.

By capitalizing on its existing science and innovation assets, the state will be better positioned to transform Missouri’s economy through the creation, attraction and retention of high-growth industries, the proposed resolution reads. Furthermore, area universities, non-profit institutions and private enterprises in the state will be able to attract and train scientists, professionals and technicians to provide a supportive environment for science and innovation research.

modate changes in routes.

• Evaluating the high school ridership in certain areas.

• Reducing dedicated 0-hour buses that have low ridership.

“Funding education continues to be a top concern for the school district,” Sloan said.

“As the recession continues, Rockwood is determined to balance the budget for 201011. This has resulted in the board looking at making some tough decisions to cut expenditures by $5 million.”

Sloan said the survey indicated that

Rockwood’s current bus ridership is approximately 30 students per bus.

“Currently, some buses have empty seats, and in order to be more efficient, those buses could increase ridership,” Sloan said.

In addition, Rockwood students living at least one-half mile from their school generally are eligible for bus transportation.

The survey determined that approximately 2,600 students, including 500 secondary school students, riding the bus live within 1 mile of their school.

“One of the efficiency scenarios indicated savings if the district expanded the walking distance to 1 mile, just for students at middle and high school,” Sloan said.

Officials have not planned any changes to the middle or high school routes within the half-mile routes. Sloan also said there currently are no changes planned to school schedules for the 2010-11 school year.

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Bu llet i n Boa rd Ruth Knop is Parkway Teacher of the Year Parkway’s Teacher of the Year selection committee has chosen Ruth Knop, math teacher from West High School, as the Parkway School District 2010 Teacher of the Year Knop and High School Teacher of the Year.

Knop has been with the Parkway School District for 10 years has taught at West High for nine years. Knop will represent the district in the Missouri Teacher of the Year recognition program.

Cheryl Devaney, kindergarten teacher at Pierremont, is the district’s Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Jill Loyet, Southwest Middle social studies teacher, is the Middle School Teacher of the Year.

New principal at Parkway West High Jeremy Mitchell has been selected as the new principal of Parkway West High

School, effective July 1.

Mitchell has been assistant principal at Central High School since 2003. He began his career as a social studies teacher in Houston, Mo., and then was a teacher at Troy-Buchanan High School for five years.

He served two years as assistant principal at Windsor High School in Jefferson County prior to his tenure at Parkway.

Mitchell replaces Beth Plunkett, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Whitfield, Priory blood drive helps student Whitfield’s Student Council recently sponsored a blood drive on Whitfield’s campus, which was dedicated to Andy Streiff, a junior at Saint Louis Priory School who recently was diagnosed with leukemia.

Students, parents, faculty and staff from Whitfield and Priory staffed the drive and donated blood, with 75 units collected.

Forty-four people gave for the first time.

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Parkway South students help send WWII vets to Washington Students at Parkway South High School recently raised $5,000 to send World War II vets to Washington, D.C., to visit the WWII War Memorial.

Students raised the money for From left: Bill Richard and Jennifer Jackson from the Honor Flight Network program Greater St. Louis Honor Flight; South High students Nick Ioakimides, Robin Collins and Mary Welch. and recently presented a check to the St. Louis Honor Flight board and a 91-year-old World War II veteran, Wayne Mueller. Mueller also spoke to the students.

The students also wrote letters to the veterans to read on their flights to the nation’s capital. The freshman class raised the $5,000 in nine days selling cookie dough.

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The Priory community is working to establish a database of individuals who are willing to continue to donate directly to the student throughout the course of his treatment.

For more information about Streiff’s needs, visit Priory’s “Efforts for Andy” page at effortforandy.stlprioryschool.org.

Valentine’s for soldiers On Valentine’s Day at Lakeside Child Care Center, children and parents wrote and made cards for soldiers currently serving in Iraq.

The Center mailed the Valentines to a soldier serving in Iraq and hope they bring smiles and joy.

Lakeside Child Care Center’s owners, Sue and Dana Hockensmith, of West County, welcomed Dana’s parents, David and Lois Hockensmith, both 86, of Kansas City, Mo., to help write Valentines that the Center collected for the soldiers.

David Hockensmith is a World War II veteran, having served in the Army in the Pacific. His great-grandson attends Lakeside.

Local robotics team is regional hot shot The Oddly Charged Particles’ robot was a great shot at the St. Louis Regional FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).

Thirty-two teams brought their midsized robots to compete in the “HOT SHOT!” game. The Oddly Charged Particles were the Captain of the Winning Alliance as well as the recipients of the Inspire Award. As recipients of the Inspire Award, they will represent the region at the World

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The Inspire Award is a formally judged award that honors the team that performs well in all categories and is viewed by other teams as the most desirable alliance partner and by judges as best exemplifying all components of the FIRST Tech Challenge philosophy.

Ron Pittwood and Vijay Bhuvanagiri coach the Oddly Charged Particles. Team members include Vineeth Bhuvanagiri (Eureka High); Kevin Johnston, Chris Novatny and Ian Pittwood (Selvidge Middle in the Rockwood School District); Brian Roth (Lindbergh High); and John Stegeman (John Burroughs).

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By Diane Plattner A Eureka High School senior recently was recognized at the state level in the national Voice of Democracy contest.

Greg Miller won the 12th district competition and went on to finish in sixth place out of 1,889 entries in the state of Missouri for the Voice of Democracy Contest. Sponsored by the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the contest gives scholarships to winners to encourage young people to write about America. This year, contestants were asked to submit a voice-recorded essay on whether America still has Greg Miller (left) and VFW District 12 Commander Dave heroes.

Miller (no relation to Greg).

“I entered the competition back in September when I heard about it on the school his audio essay was awesome,” Connie announcements,” Miller said. “I knew Miller said. “It came from the heart. He scholarships would be handed out but spent weeks and weeks on it. I’ve never really that was a secondary thought. I was seen him work so hard on anything in his really interested in spreading my beliefs life. Deep down it was important to him about how freedom rests with the common because it was about freedom and heroes man and I knew that if I was passionate about it, scholarships would follow.”

Deep down it was important Miller’s essay stressed that heroes are all around. to him because it was “The face of a hero may not look like that principled Congressman,” Miller’s essay about freedom and heroes in stated, in part. “The face of a hero might not America.” always appear like Douglass MacArthur. A hero looks like the business man working Connie Miller behind his desk, the protester standing in the freezing rain and even the boy who helps an old lady across the street.” in America.”

Miller’s essay also urged everyone to Ken Davis, Voice of Democracy state be grateful for American veterans, without chairman, said he was impressed with whom this country would have no free- Miller and his parents. dom.

“I’ve dealt with lots of kids,” Davis said.

“If one realizes this, that liberty thrives “Greg and his parents sent me a very nice in the hearts of the people, then when they thank you letter. It is rare to get anything look for heroes in America, they need not back. It meant a lot to me. It made me feel search for long,” Miller’s essay stated. my efforts were worthwhile.”

Miller, who received some checks and a Miller said he believes this experience banquet celebration, said he felt honored to was worthwhile. be among this year’s contest winners.

“I believe this experience will play a “When I won I was really surprised and role in my future,” Miller said. “I always honored that the VFW listened to and hoped to have a life of giving back to socirespected what I had to say,” Miller said. ety by defending liberty in whatever way Miller’s mother, Connie, said she was I can and winning district in the Voice of not surprised that her son was successful.

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More than 2,000 boys and girls are nominated from around the country, but just 48 players (24 boys and 24 girls) will be chosen. The boys’ and girls’ games will be played March 31 in Columbus, Ohio.

Local boys nominated included Ryan Pierson (CBC), Michael Messer (Lafayette) and Julian Johnson (Whitfield).

Local girls nominated included Jazmin Hitchens and Chloe Nelson, both of Incarnate Word Academy.

High school girls’ basketball Another Parkway South player has topped the 1,000-point mark in her career.

Senior Brittany Willis scored 25 points in a recent victory over Lindbergh to top

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“As a point guard, it is difficult to score that many points due to the fact that she is responsible for getting the ball to our scorers as well,” Williams said. “She’s very quick and has great ball handling skills.

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High school volleyball Marquette senior Emily Maassen has signed a letter of intent to play women’s volleyball at the University of South Carolina-Aiken.

Maassen was a two-year varsity starter for Marquette. She was a Suburban West All-Conference and All-District player as well as being named Second-Team, AllRegion player her senior year.

High school girls’ soccer Eureka’s Kourtney Price, a 5-foot-7 defender, has signed a college letter to play at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) for Coach Derek Burton. She was one of four girls to sign to play for SIUE. “I am very excited to be attending SIUE and can’t wait to start competing,” Price said. “I am excited where this program is going and am glad to be a part of it.”

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“The Country Club of St. Albans is honored to partner with the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association and is thrilled to host the Metropolitan Open for the next five years” said Scott Zone, president of The Country Club of St. Albans. “We think this championship is a fantastic event showcasing the area’s best amateur and professional talent. We look forward to working hard with the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association to further the game of golf and promote this championship.”

A change has been made for the 2010 Open. Registration will be open to any golf professional. In years past, registration was limited to golf professionals from within the Gateway PGA Section until a certain date. Last year, 42 professionals representing nine states participated in the event.

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High School boys’ basketball There is a new name atop the Whitfield’s boys’ basketball career scoring chart.

Senior Julian Johnson is the new record holder. He headed into district play with 1,745 points.

Johnson broke the record in the Warriors’ 73-62 win over Gibault Johnson High in Waterloo, Ill., to give him 1,736 at that time.

Johnson surpassed Dan Oppland’s 1,731 career-point total.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Johnson was honored on Whitfield’s home court before the next Warriors’ home game.

“Anytime a player can accumulate a point total over 1,500 points it is very special,” Whitfield Coach Mike Potsou said. “Dan (Oppland) was a standout player at Valpo (Valparaiso University) and currently is playing professional basketball overseas.

There have been many high-quality players in Whitfield’s basketball program, and

Julian is no exception.”

Going into the game at Gibault, Johnson needed 6 points to take the record from Oppland, who graduated in 2002.

“Julian was his usual self when he broke the record - no excitement or change in his normal behavior,” Potsou said. “It was just another game. Team goals are more important to Julian. They always have been. He has kept a level head and continues to put his teammates’ needs in front of his own.”

However, there is no denying Johnson is a special player, especially for his size.

“Julian has many talents on the court,” Potsou said. “He moves like he would

weigh much less than 230 pounds. He is a two-time All-State selection.”

As a sophomore, Johnson averaged 18 points and eight rebounds. As a junior, he led the team by averaging 17.9 points in scoring as well as grabbing 7.6 rebounds a game. Johnson is averaging 17.5 points a game and 5.4 rebounds.

“Julian has the ability to score in many different ways,” Potsou said. “He can score by attacking the rim, hitting a pullup jumper, posting up and by getting put-backs from offensive rebounds. Defensively, Julian can guard a point guard to a center and gives us a lot of flexibility on

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By Warren Mayes After his freshman year, the prospect of topping 1,000 points in his career looked bleak for Christian Brothers College (CBC) senior Ryan Pierson.

He broke his leg. Then he suffered a pulmonary embolism. Doctors put Pierson on blood thinners for five months. In all, he was away from basketball for seven months. Looking back, Pierson said it was a difficult time for him. Basketball is important to him and he could not do anything.

“It was pretty hard,” Pierson said. “The first I started back playing was during the tryouts that fall of my sophomore year. It felt great to be back. My body didn’t feel too great. Emotionally, it felt great.”

He has not looked back. Pierson, a 6-foot-10 senior, reached his 1,000-point high school career goal in a big way on Senior Night against archrival DeSmet.

Pierson scored 22 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in the 59-43 victory over the Spartans.

Pierson, who is a four-year starter for the Cadets, has signed a letter of intent to play at Northeastern University.

“I knew it was pretty close,” Pierson said about topping the mark. “It felt great to do it. It’s been a great career here for me at CBC. It’s great to have my name mentioned with the top players in our school history like Coach Bobby (McCormack) and Larry Hughes. It feels great to be mentioned with them.”

Seeing his player go past the magic mark of 1,000 points against DeSmet made for a great evening, said CBC Coach Bob McCormack.

“We didn’t stop the game when he scored,” McCormack said. “At the first break, there was an announcement and he got a standing ovation. Our student body was out in force. To do what he did on Senior Night was something. If they were doing a documentary, it would be touching. His parents are extremely proud of him as are we here at CBC.” McCormack said it was no surprise to see Pierson score a double-double in points and rebounds. However, to top 20 in both categories was superior.

“Name another player who does that, 22 points and 21 rebounds, against a pretty quality team like DeSmet,” McCormack said. “It wasn’t like we were playing a poor opponent.”

Also on that Senior Night, Pierson’s senior teammate, Cory McCarty, broke the school record for 3-pointers made in a career. The old record was 152 and at press time, McCarty has 154.

“That made it really a great Senior Night

for us,” Pierson said. “It was already pretty special and then on the same night, Cory breaks the 3-point record. I was really happy his happened on the same night. It turned out to be a great night for both of us.

It couldn’t get any better than that.”

What Pierson learned after his injury was to take better care of himself. As a freshman, he was 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds. He began working with several trainers and turned his fat into muscle. Plus, he grew 4 inches.

“Around that same time I got back to playing, I went on a diet,” Pierson said. “I lost 20 pounds and gained muscle back.

Now I weigh 235. Before I was just about all fat. I’ve got three personal trainers for basketball and conditioning and they’ve helped me build muscle up.”

His trainer for conditioning is Tracy Fober. Her husband, Kevin, is the athletic director at DeSmet.

“She is great for conditioning,” Pierson said. “She’s been with me for two and onehalf years. I don’t know where I’d be without her. She helped me through my injury and beyond. She’s been great for me.”

McCormack agreed but pointed out Pierson has done the work.

“It’s a tribute to him,” McCormack said.

“He’s transformed his body and transformed his game over his four-year career.

The body aspect of it, there is no fat on him. It’s complete muscle. He’s really made a commitment in the weight room.

I’ve never seen the guy eat a French fry in his life. He really prepares himself. For an 18-year-old, it takes a lot of discipline to do that. He eats right. If he eats a snack, it’ll be fruit or a granola bar.”

His other trainers and coaches at CBC have worked with Pierson on his basketball game. There were areas to polish.

“He was one of those kids who came in 6-foot-6 as a freshman and he was trying to find his way,” McCormack said. “His footwork wasn’t real great. But now he’s gotten to the point where he’s got three or four post moves. He’s really confident in the way he handles himself.”

With the improvement in his footwork, agility and strength has come something else for Pierson.

“His confidence improved,” McCormack said. “He can do a lot of things.”

A team captain, Pierson leads by example.

“He’s not real vocal,” McCormack said.

“When he’s in practice, it’s all business.

Being one of our best players, he’s also one of our hardest workers. There’s never a time he’s not trying to improve.”

A good student, Pierson owns a 3.5 grade point average.

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Two weeks after Sept. 11, 2001, West County resident Vicki Davenport found herself out of work. The local luggage company for which she was doing purchasing and inventory control laid off 70 percent of its workforce in the wake of the tragedy.

In desperation, Davenport decided to try to do something she loved for a living - making cakes and pastries.

“If you look at me, I think you can tell that I love food,” Davenport said.

After some initial training, she eventually found employment as a pastry chef at a St. Louis country club.

In the current stormy economic climate, plenty of people are forced to make similar decisions like Davenport’s, and cooking is emerging as one of the most popular fields in which to land. Restaurants, private clubs and hotels will always need skilled food preparers because people will always need to eat. High turnover ensures that these industries will always have jobs for applicants who have skills.

Also attracting a flood of interest is the fact that the culinary arts have launched a full-scale cultural invasion on TV and on the Internet. People in younger generations that were never properly taught to cook by their overworked parents have learned the basics of a domestic life from the likes of the Ragin’ Cajun Emeril Lagasse, the irrepressibly cute Rachael Ray, the unique anger management skills of Gordon Ramsey or hundreds of other TV personalities who aim to teach viewers the joys of home and hearth.

To take advantage of this sudden need to be handy around the kitchen, a spate of cooking schools have popped up around the area.

Davenport now works as the director of education at the year-old local branch of the famous Le Cordon Bleu culinary school so she can help other people make the same lifechanging decision that she did.

“I think that the success of cooking and reality shows has drawn some attention to the service industries,” Davenport said. “TV is good for motivating people, but cooking is hands on. Smell and sound are very important, and you can’t get that by watching television.”

Currently, 450 students from all different demographics pay up to $18,000 to attend the comprehensive 30-hour-a-week, nine-month program at Le Cordon Bleu. The 2-story brick school in St. Peters offers five six-week foundation courses that start with the basic rules of kitchen sanitation and then move on to teach spices, soup and meat preparation, then baking and wraps up with an exploration of all forms of ethnic cooking. Real chefs with various

specialties teach the students.

“We give students the basic tools to get a foot in the door to be a culinary professional,” Davenport said.

With so many kinds of food being prepared at the same time, Kerri Schewe, the school’s director of career services, calls it “the best smelling college in the world.” Like Davenport, Schewe worked as a pastry chef. For 15 years, she was employed at places like the Ritz-Carlton. She originally went to college to be a nutritionist but discovered her true passion while helping out at a friend’s bakery. Now she helps place students at the school in externships that hopefully will lead to them working in the restaurant industry.

“We don’t just teach people to cook,” Schewe said. “We are inspiring a life change.”

She tells some success stories of students who have been the first in their families to graduate from college. For example, there was a 50-year-old man who registered at the school just to learn how to improve a barbecue sauce that he invented and ended up employed making steaks at Mike Shannon’s. Another man with a terminally ill daughter wanted to learn steady job skills that would pay for her care.

Schewe admits that the newfound popularity of cookingrelated TV shows has helped drive students toward cooking as a career choice.

“It’s given rock star status to some high-profile chefs,” Schewe said. “But it doesn’t show all the extremely hard work it takes to get to that position. It has opened people’s eyes and re-educated them about food, but it’s not a substitute for 5 hours a day in a kitchen and it doesn’t show enough of the unglamorous side of this work. Anybody can be taught to cook, but everyone learns differently. All of our students have different goals and they have to find on their own the niche of this market that they can be passionate about.”

Le Cordon Bleu may be one of the most complete local repositories of culinary knowledge and passion, but it is not the only place for cooking enthusiasts in this area to learn their way around the kitchen.

Local grocery store chains run relatively low-cost cooking schools.

“We’ve had a cooking school for 30 years,” said Barb Ridenhour, director of consumer affairs at Dierbergs. “But all of this exposure on TV has increased awareness and fascinated people, so they want to be able to make the things they’ve seen.”

Dierbergs runs five demonstration kitchens around the area, where residential-style cooking is taught. Recipes are passed out, an experienced chef leads the class, demonstrations are given, all food is sampled and any question is allowed.

“Cooking is an art,” said Ridenhour, who also has worked as a home economics teacher in the Parkway School District.

“It demands attention and precision, but anyone can learn to do it. If a recipe is well written, anyone should be able to follow it.”

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sion and only 18 students are allowed at any one time.

“It’s better than learning to cook on television because you can interact and touch and taste and smell and ask questions,” Ridenhour said. “It’s a very personal cooking experience.”

For those who are too busy or are not in the economic position to be able to take a class, Dierbergs also produces cookbooks, a magazine and a quarterly TV show.

“I understand it’s fun to read about cooking or to watch it, but it’s more fun to cook yourself,” Ridenhour said.

In addition, a whole new generation is learning to cook on the Internet. FoodChannel.com is one of the most popular Web sources for the latest ever-changing arrays of holiday-themed recipes and cooking tips. Kay Logsdon is the editor-in chief of the site, which is based in Springfield, Mo. “I think learning about cooking online or on television takes away people’s fear,” Logsdon said. “They’re more comfortable in approaching it if they have some kind of familiarity. I’ve spent so many years looking at food online as part of my job and most of what I know about cooking I’ve learned from the Internet. I just hope it drives people to experiment, both at home and in restaurants. We just aim to get

people playing with food.”

Logsdon is a little more optimistic about the media’s ability to teach people to cook than some of the chefs who are affiliated with the local cooking schools.

“You learn cooking on TV the same way you’d learn football on TV,” Logsdon said.

“You learn what the proper moves are and what they’re called and what they should look like. And while it’s true that not everyone is going to be a great chef or a great football player, if you have passion and stick with it, you could at least be pretty good at playing in your backyard or keeping it simple and cooking for your family.”

She said that all of the TV exposure is changing the nature of cooking-related businesses.

“The rise of shows like ‘Iron Chef’ has made cooking cool again,” Logsdon said.

“We have this whole other demographic now. We know almost 50 percent of visitors to our Web site are men.”

If the trend continues, chances are that people from all walks of life will continue to do the opposite of what feminists urged women to do in the 1960s and ‘70s. They will be getting out of the corporate work force and back into the kitchen. And one might even find some men hanging out in the kitchen.

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By Julie Brown Patton For West County residents 55 years or older, the Lafayette Older Adults Program (L.O.A.P.) provides a twice monthly avenue for activities, helpful information and socialization.

Filled with guest speakers, day trips, entertainment, bingo, cards and friends, the group’s organizers thread together a varied framework on the second and fourth Mondays of every month between September and May. L.O.A.P. currently is a partnership between the municipalities of Manchester, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Wildwood, Winchester and the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts.

Mary Frances and Robert Tokar, both of Ballwin, have been L.O.A.P. regulars for the past three years. They said they have met new friends through the group and have enjoyed events such as performances of school musicians and dancers, in addition to the informational programs such as when police staff present tips about home security.

“We especially like the catered brunches for holidays, such as St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas and the barbecue in May,” Frances said.

L.O.A.P. meetings typically are held at the Ballwin Golf Course (333 Holloway Road). The group currently is meeting at The Pointe in Ballwin while their regular meeting location is being remodeled.

Meetings are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the cost is $1 per person per meeting, said Stephanie Hardesty, recreation supervisor of the Manchester Parks and Recreation Department. Hardesty said free coffee, soda and desserts are provided, while participants bring sack lunches. She said trips and special luncheons are optional and involve separate fees.

Linda Bruer, Ballwin’s Parks director,

said L.O.A.P. started approximately 28 years ago. In 1982, she worked as the recreational supervisor for Ellisville.

“We were already cooperating with Rockwood School District to do some things because Ellisville didn’t have an indoor facility at that time,” Bruer said. “I worked with a representative of the district’s community education program, and this type of program seemed like a good fit.”

Bruer said they held an open house and surveyed the first batch of participants regarding what they would like to do and what type of program format would be preferable. The original municipalities that supported the L.O.A.P. program with money, facilities or personnel were Chesterfield, Ellisville, Manchester, Ballwin and Winchester. Bruer said that eventually the Lafayette Area Mayors Group, which includes other West County municipalities such as Clarkson Valley, Wildwood and Town & Country, were asked to support the program. Because participants were attending from throughout West County, the Parkway School District also started to provide financial donations.

Currently, approximately 50 to 70 older citizens gather each month. Entities such as Delmar Gardens on the Green in Chesterfield periodically provide a bingo caller and the prizes.

Winchester resident Marilyn Hartwig has been attending L.O.A.P. meetings for 11 years. She said she enjoys the variety of programs and activities.

After Aubrey “Buck” Miller’s wife died more than a year ago, he said he hibernated for a while. The Ballwin resident decided to give L.O.A.P. a try and said he has “thoroughly enjoyed it.”

“These people are my peers, and we’re all geezers,” Miller said. “It’s great to get together like this.”

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that with her Clutch for Cures collection, because each time a Clutch for Cures purse is purchased, $10 is donated directly to a charitable organization.

Originally, Peer offered six clutches, each featuring a famous actress, and donated a portion of her proceeds to a charity connected to the particular actress on the purse sold.

For example, because Audrey Hepburn died of colon cancer, the purchase of the Audrey Hepburn clutch benefited the Colon Cancer Alliance.

But Peer found that women sometimes wanted to support other charities, so buyers now may select from seven charitable organizations: International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression, Colon Cancer Alliance, National

Wildwood resident Kellee Peer poses with celebrity Joan Collins at a Golden Globes event in January.

Foster Parent Association, Art Creation Foundation for Children, Family Violence Prevention Fund, National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, and NEST. “American women are passionate about fashion and supporting great causes, too,” Peer said. “I’m proud to make donations for every purse sold to one of these outstanding organizations. I sincerely hope more charities will contact me.”

Peer offers dozens of clutch covers, including her six originals, which feature female icons representing the glamour of old Hollywood, such as Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly.

Other designs include famous faces like Jacqueline Kennedy, arts/graphics, special interests, sports themes, and holidays/events. Clutches have a plastic body with front and back clear acrylic cover pieces, twisted rope chain straps, a jewel snap closure and decorative hardware. The clever design offers lots of versatility.

“The Clutch for Cures collection magazine cover art can be removed and replaced with anything a person could imagine, including different magazine covers, fabric, family photo collages or even original artwork,” Peer said.

In January, Peer attended the Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Suite in Beverly Hills.

“I met over 50 celebrities at the event,” Peer said. “Many are currently carrying my clutch purses.”

Clutch for Cures designs are sold in small boutiques around the country and online at clutchforcures.com. Pure by Jen, in Wildwood, is the only boutique that carries the collection locally.

Charitable organizations interested in partnering with Clutch for Cures should contact Peer at kpeer@clutchforcures.com or (314) 540-9830.

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By SUE HORNOF When Marta’s Boutique hosts a fashion show, tickets always sell out, and this year’s event will be no exception. On Thurs., March 25, Marta’s is teaming up with Dave Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis for a Spring Fashion Extravaganza that promises to be among the hottest tickets in town. West Newsmagazine is proud to sponsor the show, which will be Marta’s’ biggest event yet.

Formerly held at Kemp Auto Museum, Marta’s’ fashion show moves this year to Dave Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, a sparkling new facility in Manchester that has been turning heads since its grand opening in November 2009. The 70,000-square foot dealership is the first Lexus dealership planned and built adhering to stringent LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guidelines and currently is tracking LEED certification. While built for showcasing and servicing vehicles, its creative design makes it a dynamic venue for special events.

The Spring Fashion Extravaganza will be the first fashion show held at the dealership. The event will take place in the 2-story showroom and will feature a runway-style show emceed by broadcaster Victoria Babu. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and martinis will be served. Proceeds will benefit Ranken Jordan – A Pediatric Specialty Hospital in Maryland Heights, which cares for sick and seriously injured children, regardless of their ability to pay.

“The show will have all volunteer models that are our customers,” said Tania Rakel, of Marta’s. “They donate their time for a great cause.”

Those models will be wearing this season’s in-demand designs, from resort wear to evening wear, with casual looks for luncheons and pool parties and dressy looks for weddings and dinner parties.

“This New York-style runway show will excite and entice with over 50 of Spring and Summer 2010’s hottest, must-have looks,” Marta’s Boutique owner Marta Gaska said, adding that for more than 25 years, she has strived to set the standard for style, affordability and service. “Over 15 ‘real-life’ models will show how to put a look together and how to wear it.”

Fashion show guests also will get a glimpse of an Alberto Makali design that was worn by ABC TV’s “Dancing with the Stars” co-host Samantha Harris and by Mary J. Bilge, who wore the dress to the Grammy Awards. There also will be some items offered for auction.

The Alberto Makali design (pictured) worn by Mary J. Bilge and Samantha Harris will be among the fashions showcased at the Spring Fashion Extravaganza on March 25.

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By BETSY ZATKULAK Consumers are regularly inundated with new food items and a host of trendy terms and claims to market them. Vague definitions and sketchy statements on packaging often lead to consumer confusion.

Marilyn Tanner-Blasiar, a registered dietician with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (ADA), explained why food marketing terms can confuse and mislead consumers.

“Terminology is not formally defined, so we as consumers often assume what the word means,” Blasiar said.

Throughout March – National Nutrition Month – the ADA is aiming to decode for consumers the meanings of current food terms and phrases. The organization hopes to help consumers learn which expressions denote healthier food choices. “‘Natural’ has no formal definition by the USDA or the FDA,” Blasiar said. “There is a 1993 policy that says a food item that is ‘natural’ does not contain added color, artificial flavor, or synthetic substitutes – but ‘natural’ cannot appear on an ingredient list other than in the wording, ‘natural flavorings.’”

“Processed” and “unprocessed” are commonly misunderstood terms because consumers often think of processed foods as unhealthy, packaged foods with empty calories and loaded with additives like fat and sodium. Consumers often think of unprocessed foods as healthier foods that are not frozen, packaged or canned. Neither belief is entirely accurate.

“It’s important to preserve foods to keep them safe for intake – pasteurizing, cook-

ing, freezing, canning, cutting, or adding sugar or salt to preserve it,” Blasiar said.

The term “local” simply refers to food that is grown close to where it is sold.

The terms “whole” and “whole foods” are often used but have no regulatory definition. Whole foods generally include those that are not refined or processed, do not have added ingredients, and are close to their natural state; examples include dairy, fresh produce, whole grains, meat and fish.

The “organic” label encompasses the most specific criteria and legal meaning.

According to the USDA, organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotic or growth hormones.

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• “Organic” is used on products in which at least 95 percent of ingredients are organic. Such foods qualify also for the USDA’s ”Organic” seal.

• “Made with organic ingredients” refers to products in which at least 70 percent of ingredients are certified organic. The USDA “Organic” seal cannot be used on such foods.

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center sponsors a Gastrointestinal Cancers Panel Discussion from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tues., March 16 at St. Louis Marriott West (660 Maryville Centre Drive in Creve Coeur). Some of the region’s leading gastrointestinal specialists provide information on the treatment of pancreatic, liver and colorectal conditions. Admission is free. To register, call (314) 996-5433 or visit missouribaptist.org.

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Free boxed lunches are available on a firstcome, first-served basis for those registered. To register, call (314) 542-4888.

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By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES he served as St. Louis’ leading maître “I’m forever seeking my muse,” said d’armes.

Wildwood resident Marcel Toussaint, a Toussaint’s name appeared regularly prolific poet whose works appear in 14 in newspaper society pages, and he was anthologies, including “America at the sought after for appearances on local TV Millenium.”

Born Emil Stanley Saint Pellicer to a French father and Spanish mother in Morocco, Toussaint’s pen name reflects his birth date of Nov. 1, which is All Saints Day. Toussaint, 77, has written more than 1,000 poems, song lyrics and short stories in English, French and Spanish, often writing more than one poem a day.

“My pen writes for me,” said Toussaint, who specializes in portraits of people. “I just pretend to be the person I’m writing about.”

Seated recently at a desk once used by Edgar Allan Poe, Toussaint wrote “Sitting at Your Desk,” an impromptu piece commemorating Poe’s 200th birthday.

“My life is an open book,” Toussaint said in reference to “Poetry of a Lifetime,” his newly published autobiograPoet Marcel Toussaint with a cast of his hand at The phy, which portrays his life Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. Toussaint is a member of the through poetry and colorful Chesterfield Writers Guild. anecdotes.

Growing up in Morocco, Toussaint loved learning English. At 13, and radio shows hosted by Charlotte Peters, he translated American comic strips for Regis Philbin and Jack Carney.

Radio-Maroc. At 21, he left his homeland Still a familiar presence in St. Louis artisto join his sister and her husband in St. tic circles, Toussaint reads to audiences at Louis, which put him on a path to become local cafes, libraries, art centers, museums an American, something he never has taken and bookstores. lightly.

At a recent book signing at Chesterfield “There’s a big difference between being Arts, Toussaint said, “I write, speak, and born in one country and then choosing to dream in English, French, and Spanish. live in another,” Toussaint said. “It’s much It’s easy for me to switch back and forth; I more emotional.” don’t need to translate.”

Before achieving his U.S. citizenship In 1997 and 2001, Toussaint wrote lyrics five years later, Toussaint served for two for two songs that were recorded by The years in the U.S. Army. Upon his return, he Poor People of Paris, a local band specialwas hired as a dance instructor at Arthur izing in French music.

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“My friends in the poetic world wonder A French professor introduced Tous- how I can write so much,” Toussaint said. saint (then known as Stanley Pellicer) to “It only requires a pen and a keyboard.”

Lemoine Skinner, a society matron who Last year brought many awards and was searching for a teacher of dancing and accomplishments. Most recently, The Wiedeportment for her children. Other promi- gand Foundation honored Toussaint with nent matrons soon clamored for his exper- “La Main du Poete,” a cast of his hand tise. holding a pen.

“Meeting Mrs. Skinner changed my life,” A few years ago, a near death experience Toussaint said. from cardiac arrest led to increased vigor Expanding his artistic interests, Tous- and the desire to “write another thousand saint learned fencing under former U.S. poems.”

Olympics Fencing Coach Georgio Santelli.

“I won’t let my ink run dry,” Toussaint His ability to teach fencing led him to open said. “Make a poem of your life every the Saint Pellicer Conservatoire, where day.”

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199 Clarkson Road • Ellisville 35 Marshall Road • Valley Park 636.230.3500 www.meramecvalleybank.com For more than 90 years, Meramec Valley Bank has been serving the local community, providing that personal touch that most large banks do not offer.

In fact, what sets Meramec Valley Bank apart from other banks is its involvement with the community. Customers appreciate the fact that they are assisted by people who actually know the community that they service and who are committed to putting money back into the community by helping small businesses. Bankers focus on developing one-on-one relationships with customers and on providing friendly, personal service every step of the way.

Services offered at Meramec Valley Bank range from deposit accounts to loans for both consumers and commercial businesses. For customer convenience, both online banking and electronic bill pay are available, plus electronic statements to help the environment.

Locally owned Meramec Valley Bank exists to provide financial support to local businesses and consumers. In operation since 1918, Meramec Valley Bank always has moved forward with new thinking and fresh ideas to better serve its customers, but the commitment to forming long-term banking relationships has never changed.

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“I enjoy working with people and developing a plan to help them meet their goals,” said Patterson, an investment portfolio manager and owner of Patterson Wealth Management.

Patterson Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial services designed to meet the varied needs of a broad range of investors. Patterson currently manages investment capital for more than 450 clients, including business accounts, 401(k) and Simple IRA employer sponsored plans, Traditional and Roth IRAs, and college plans. He also serves clients that are simply wanting to make a return on their investments which might include stocks, bonds, annuities, and CDs. Patterson Wealth Management is backed by Delta Equity Services Corporation. The company’s philosophy on investing is based upon trust, understanding, solid, informed advice, and is backed by $1 billion of security investors protection. For the past 15 years, Patterson has provided an unparalleled level of service to each of his clients, with whom he believes in developing meaningful, long-term relationships. Patterson Wealth Management is completely independent so clients can receive totally objective advice regarding their investments.

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A big part of managing your money is managing your real estate investments. This includes your home as well as your business properties.

You have probably heard that your home is one of your most important investments. This is true, and it is also true that if you are concerned about a possible legal issue, it is better to see an attorney earlier than later.

Having knowledge about your legal rights in your particular situation only helps you make timely, informed, and prudent decisions when it comes to protecting your real estate investments.

With a strong family tradition of excellence in the St. Louis real estate industry, Federer & Federer, P.C. gives clients the benefit of real estate and business attorneys with over 140 years of combined legal experience. Federer & Federer, P.C. assists a broad range of clients, including homeowners, investors, and small businesses, with their legal needs in the areas of real estate law and litigation, construction law and litigation, and business law and litigation.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

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Many have been taught that money and politics are topics that you don’t discuss with friends or strangers. Bob Hardcastle, however, has challenged this taboo every day for over 40 years as CEO and President of Delta Investment Services. The Delta staff believes in helping clients better understand their investments, and manages each account with the individuals’ goals in mind ranging from growing and preserving wealth, to planning for retirement, to managing risk with insurance and more.

Perhaps that’s why Hardcastle was named one of the Top 100 Independent Advisors by “Registered Rep” magazine in 2007 of those surveyed, or why his radio show, “Money Talk,” on 590 KFNS is so successful, or why his “Money Talk” TV show is starting to catch on with Charter viewers.

He’s also authored three books that contain simple money principles that help regular people master fundamental tools that can help them enjoy a financially successful life. “There’s no one with too little money,” Bob says. “It doesn’t matter how you save; just do it without fail.”

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Mark Cooper understands that the purchase of a home is a tremendous investment, both financially and emotionally.

As branch manager of St. Louis-based USA Mortgage Company, Mark dedicates his time to helping clients secure the right home loans for their particular circumstances so they are able to make the American Dream of home ownership a reality. Since 1996, he has helped more than 3,000 families secure home loan financing.

As an independent mortgage banking company, USA Mortgage controls all aspects of the loan process, from loan origination to closing and funding. There is no middleman, and no part of the loan process is outsourced or brokered.

U.S.A. Mortgage offers conventional, FHA and VA loans and specializes in jumbo loans and cash out refinances. A team of experienced professional assists borrowers throughout the process and are accessible to clients via e-mail 24 hours a day.

“We are able to give our clients a degree of service and communication that few, if any, can duplicate,” Mark said.

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John McHugh, Managing Director – Investments Senior PIM Portfolio Manager McHugh Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors 16647 Chesterfield Grove • Chesterfield 636.530.3244 • www.dbsportfolios.com • Email: john.mchugh@wfadvisors.com

John McHugh chose his profession because it combines analytical ability, integrity and personality – what he considers the most important attributes in making a difference in the lives of others. As Managing Director – Investments and Senior PIM Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors, John represents one of the nation’s premier financial services firms.

Wells Fargo Advisors is a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, which has been around since 1852 and in 2009 was named No. 14 on “Fortune” magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”

The past two years, John achieved the distinction of Five Star Wealth Manager for overall customer satisfaction by St. Louis Magazine. John offers clients the advantages of a full service financial advisor group and a highly personalized approach to developing sound financial strategies to address their individual goals, risk tolerance and financial circumstances.

One of John’s areas of specialty is that he manages stock, bond, and ETF portfolios for his clients using individualized asset allocation strategies. Please see seminar ad on page 15.

The survey was conducted by Crescendo, as an independent third-party research firm. They surveyed 41,000 consumers of the magazine and 2,100 Financial Service Professionals to evaluate the444 candidates in the St. Louis area as the best in client satisfaction Wealth managers. The evaluation was based on nine criteria, including customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, recommendations and overall satisfaction. After survey results are tallied they take the top scoring candidates which represent less than 7% of their market and forward to a panel to further retview a sample of the selection. Only wealth managers with five years of experience in the financial services industry are considered. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience because the rating reflects an average of all, or a sample of all, of the experiences of the financial adviser’s clients. The rating is not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Wealth Managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. Please keep in mind that working with a FIVE STAR Wealth Manager is no guarantee as to the future investment success nor is there any guarantee that the selected Wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Crescendo in the future. For more information on the rating methodology, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com/wmresearch/. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. 0210-4738 - 08/26/2011

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Southwest Bank provides an approach to financial services that revolves around you. As a customer, you are placed in the hands of a highly skilled financial professional backed by the resources of a strong institution capable of meeting all of your financial needs – for your business, your family, or both.

Everything that Southwest Bank has to offer is tailored to meet your unique needs. Business services include term loans, cash management, lines of credit, retirement plans and consulting services. Personal banking services include cash management, convenience services, lending, financial planning, investments

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First Community has been doing business in the St. Louis community for over seventy-five years. They have 35 convenient locations in Missouri and Illinois but their strongest presence is in West County with their corporate headquarters in Chesterfield and offices in Ellisville, Manchester, Des Peres and Fenton. First Community has services for every stage of life from home loans to investment accounts but they don’t just care about business from adults, First Community boasts programs for kids and youth that are head and shoulders above anything else available in the area. First Community has had special accounts for kids for many years but in 2007 they introduced the Rising STARS club for kids up to age 12. STARS stands for Savings, Team Participation, Activities, Report Cards and School. The club promotes saving money with an interest-bearing savings account with no monthly fees or minimum balance requirement. Kids that open this account get a goodie bag and a savings sticker folder of their very own. For each deposit they make in person at their local branch office, they receive a sticker. Once they fill their folder with deposit stickers, they are rewarded with a gift card. Members of this club receive a regular newsletter and invitations to events year-round. Great St. Louis attractions like the Magic House, Six Flags and the City Museum just to name a few. First Community is proudest of their unique report card program. Students receive $1 for every “A” they receive on their semester report card. Many bright young scholars take advantage of this program. First Community paid over $16,000 for A’s in 2009 alone!

First Community has had such a great success with their youngest members, they didn’t want to forget them at the ripe old age of 12 so last year they introduced the GenNOW account for members age 1317. This account allows the member a prepaid, reloadable MasterCard and access to Googolplex, an online guide for money and savings. This account also has an academic component. If the GenNOW member makes the honor roll at their school, they get two free passes to the movies!

First Community really believes learning financial basics at an early age will be crucial for raising the responsible consumers of tomorrow.

They put their resources into this philosophy by regularly visiting local elementary schools to teach a program about money, saving and spending. Kids learn the background of our current monetary system with interactive lessons and role playing games. They talk about spending as it affects them and their families. They also learn ways to save. They take home a goodie bag complete with a customized piggy bank specially made for spending and saving. They also get a real Presidential dollar of their very own to keep and an invitation to join the credit union.

First Community wants all their member programs to be both useful and fun. Fun has a name at First Community, and that name is Louie. Louie the Loan Star is the bright red, happy mascot of First Community pictured above. He’s adored by young and old. Look for him at First Community events so you can shake his hand. You’ll be glad to know him!

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• • • Senior Helpers, a local provider of inhome care for seniors, is listed No. 2 on “Entrepreneur” magazine’s “Top New Franchises for 2010” list and No. 27 on the magazine’s “2010 Fastest-Growing Franchises” ranking.

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• • • Kevin Goffstein has been promoted to partner of Chesterfield-based Prudential Alliance, Realtors.

• • • Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed Sreenivasa Rao (Sreenu) Dandamudi to serve on the Administrative Hearing Commission for a six-year term. Dandamudi, an attorney residing in Town & Country, since 2006 has served as general counsel for the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

PLACES The Goddard School, a national chain of childcare facilities, has announced the

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce presents the 19th annual Business Expo and Showcase from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., March 11 at Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center in Chesterfield. For more information, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.

• • • Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., March 17 at Forest Hills Country Club. Admission is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by March 15.

• • • “Start Early, Collect More – Improve Your Ability to Get Paid” is the topic of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Briefings at 7:30 a.m. on Tues., March 23 at Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center. Admission is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. To

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Pictured are Autohaus sales staff members (front row, from left) Gerd Petermann, Craig Hopton, Sales Manager Joe Emerson, Karen Lowery, Bob Dedert, Renard LaSane, Brett Midgley and (back row, from left) Dennis Schaffner, Don Quinn, CPO Manager Mike Preiss and Booker Wade. register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by March 21.

• • • Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours at 5 p.m. on Tues., March 23 at Homewood Suites Hotel (840 Chesterfield Parkway West).

Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by March 21.

• • • West County Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., March 24 at Forest Hills Country Club. Admission is $21 for members and $25 for guests. To register, visit wescountychamber.com by March 19.

CORRECTIONS In the March 3 issue, the article “Global Quesadilla wraps up a world of flavor” incorrectly stated the restaurant’s Saturday and Sunday hours of operation. Global Quesadilla is open until 10 p.m. on those evenings.

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The St. Louis County Council voted 4-3 to approve placement of a half-cent public transit sales tax on the April 6 ballot. If the measure passes, Metro, the area’s public transportation system, stands to receive almost $80 million annually for operation and transit expansion. Metro also would be able to restore all service cuts.

A $50 million budget deficit forced Metro to cut about 30 percent of its service last March. An infusion of $12 million in federal stimulus money temporarily restored 55 percent of those cutbacks, but that money is expected to run out in May. St. Louis County Councilman Greg Quinn (R-West County), who voted against placing the tax proposal on the April ballot, said Metro’s overspending has placed the agency in its current financial position. He referred to costs associated with the most recent MetroLink expansion.

Chesterfield Mayor John Nations, who is chairing the campaign promoting the passage of the measure, said the funding for the temporary restoration was only an emergency appropriation.

If the county does pass the sales tax, St. Louis City will begin collecting a quartercent public transit sales tax passed in the city back in the 1990s. “(Public transit) empowers people to participate in the work force and a lot of

people who ride public transportation wouldn’t be able to participate without it,” Nations said. “Unfortunately in St. Louis, many people see public transportation as a public assistance program rather than looking at public transportation as a way to grow our economic base, grow our jobs and enhance the entire region to make us competitive in the 21st century.”

However, the proposal has drawn opposition. Citizens for Better Transit (CBT) has come out against the proposed tax.

“This tax has special interests and lack of accountability written all over it,” CBT spokesman John Burns said. “Special interests are donating vast sums to the protax campaign because they stand to make a lot of money at the taxpayers’ expense.

Special interests get fat while the taxpayer gets thin.”

Metro has developed four potential light rail routes, but has not said which route will be built “assuming the tax passes.

Voters are being asked to blindly fund a light rail line - the path of which they will have zero ability to decide,” Burns said. “A cabal of elected and unelected officials will make the decision for the public instead of voters.”

CBT officials also said that the proposed tax constitutes a 100 percent Metro revenue increase from St. Louis County – with no sunset clause.

The proposal will appear as follows on the ballot: ST. LOUIS COUNTY - PROPOSITION A Simple majority required “Shall the County of St. Louis impose a countywide sales tax of one-half of one percent for the purpose of providing a source of funds for public transportation purposes including the restoration, operation and expansion of MetroLink, MetroBus, disabled and senior transportation, in addition to an existing sales tax of one-quarter of one percent for the same purpose?”

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Five West County dance studios are joining together for “Dancers Feeding Kids,” a program to help stock the shelves for the summer at Circle Of Concern in Valley Park. Students at the studios and the public are invited to drop off at the studios specific, kid-friendly foods to be enjoyed during the summer months, when children do not receive school-provided lunches.

Dance, Inc. (317 Ozark Trail Drive in Ellisville) is collecting peanut butter; Wildwood Dance & Arts (2612 East Ave.

in Wildwood) is collecting jelly; Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio (16189 Westwood Business Park in Ellisville) is collecting cereal; St. Louis Ballet School (218 THF Blvd. in Chesterfield) is collecting canned pasta; and The Dance Floor (201 Chesterfield Towne Centre in Chesterfield) is collecting Juicy Juice.

Please do not bring items in glass containers. Items should be dropped off no later than Sat., April 10, when donations will be picked up by Circle Of Concern.

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Glenhurst is comprised completely of two-story homes and is possibly the most unique new-home community in the area.

First-time buyers can get two-story home for $89,500 at Glenhurst A two-story home for less than $90,000 may seem too good to be true, but ask the 10 newest homebuyers at Whittaker Homes’ Glenhurst community in Wentzville. Glenhurst, on Pointe Prairie Road just off Interstate 70, is comprised completely of two-story homes, is possibly the most unique new-home community in the area.

Now it’s also the most affordable. Recently after introducing five new townhome models at Glenhurst, sales went from two per month to two a week, noted President Greg Whittaker. Most popular are the larger models with three bedrooms, he said.

Prices start at just $97,500 for a threebedroom two-story with two-car garage.

Even more exciting: The $8,000 federal tax credit means qualified first-time homebuyers can move in for as little as $89,500.

“Our goal was to be able to offer a twostory home at Glenhurst for under $100,000 and we did it,” said Whittaker Homes President Greg Whittaker. Not only did he and Whittaker architect Tim Bussey design a full-featured home at that price, the federal tax credit gave them the opportunity to offer it for less than $90,000.

“Low interest rates, lower starting prices and the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit make this the best time ever to buy a new home,” Whittaker noted. Buyers must hurry, however, because the federal tax credit expires April 30. “That means the

home must be built by June 30 to qualify,” said Whittaker.

The five new townhome models feature new exterior designs and colors. Three of the homes take advantage of building space over the two-car garage to offer a generous loft and enlarged master suite.

This includes the Value Series 1218 (which refers to its square footage) which has three large bedrooms with walk-in closets, at a base price of $97,500. Deduct the $8,000 tax credit and a first-time buyer can enjoy the pleasures and tax advantages of homeownership for $89,900.

Two of the Value Series homes have 1,490 square feet with three bedrooms and 2½ baths and Whittaker offers several optional second-floor designs to meet the needs of any buyer.

Glenhurst is unique in the fact that the townhomes are only attached at the twocar garage. Plus, buyers own the front yard and large back yard so there are no monthly maintenance fees. You won’t find this in many other townhome communities, and you certainly won’t find it in this price range, Whittaker said. Buyers also enjoy an ideally secluded neighborhood just minutes from Wentzville Parkway conveniences.

To visit Glenhurst take I-70 to Wentzville Parkway to west on the South Service Road to left on Point Prairie Road. Call 636-332-9988.

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• • • The Ballwin, Ellisville and Manchester Parks and Recreation Departments host an Adult Egg Hunt at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., March 26 at Bluebird Park in Ellisville.

Participants bring bags/baskets, flashlights and drinks. A bonfire follows the hunt. Preregistration is required and all participants must be 21 years of age or older. Admission is $6 per person until March 21 and $10 per person after that date. To register, call 227-7508.

• • • The City of Eureka hosts an Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sat., March 27 at Legion Park. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the Eureka Community Center. Participants must be age 21 or older and may bring food and beverages (no glass bottles). Prizes and music by the Cruzen Band are featured. Admission is one non-perishable food item per person.

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ART The annual Elementary Art Exhibit showcasing talent of young artists for Chesterfield’s private, parochial, Parkway and Rockwood School Districts opens with a free reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fri., March 12 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. The exhibit continues through April 9. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

• • • “Glass – From Furnace to Fabulous,” an exhibit featuring the work of seven local glass artists, opens with a reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., April 9 and

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• • • The Greater St. Louis Art Association presents the 34th semiannual Art Fair At Queeny Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., April 9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sat., April 10 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., April 11 at the Greensfelder Recreation Center in Queeny Park (550 Weidman Road). More than 100 juried artists from across the country exhibit digital art, fabric, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, acrylic/ oil/watercolor painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and wood. A wine tasting is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday; drawings for $100 each to be spent on artwork are at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday; and interactive children’s Discovery Art sessions are from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 at the door. Call Vic Barr at (314) 997-1181 or Maggie McCarthy at 724-5968.

BENEFITS “Share a Pair,” a shoe collection program of GO! St. Louis and MERS Goodwill to assist local people find work and live more independently, places shoe collection receptacles through March 14 at Chesterfield Mall and from April 16 to April 30 at JCC locations in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield. Gently worn athletic shoes are preferred but all sizes and styles are welcomed. Visit gostlouis.org.

• • • The St. Louis Idol Karaoke Contest benefiting BackStoppers holds qualifying rounds at 8 p.m. on Thurs., March 11 at Shot Heaven (5229-33 Gravois Road), at 8 p.m. on Fri., March 19 at Cotter’s Sports Bar (4610 S. Kingshighway), at 8 p.m. on Fri., March 26 at Hessler’s Pub (11804 Tesson Ferry Road), at 8 p.m. on Fri., April 2 at Barney’s Sports Pub (6027 Chippewa), at 8 p.m. on Wed., April 7 at Failoni’s Restaurant (6713-15 Manchester Ave.), at 8 p.m. on Sat., April 10 at Car-

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• • • “A Matter of Chance – A Mouse or a Full House,” an evening of mouse racing and Texas hold ‘em, a silent auction, appetizers and drinks, is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Sat., March 13 at Machinists Hall (12365 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton). Mouse racing is $40 per person; the Texas hold ‘em entry fee is $60. Proceeds benefit the Burns Recovered Support Group and Missouri Children’s Burn Camp. For reservations, call (314) 997-2757.

• • • “Fanfare of Quilts 2010” is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., March 20 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., March 21 at the Greensfelder Center at Queeny Park (550 Weidman Road). More than 350 quilts by members of Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild, challenges, demonstrations, appraisals, a quilt raffle, vendors and more are featured.

The St. Luke’s Hospital Mammography Van is on site. Admission is $7 and includes both days. Proceeds benefit artists, quilters and women’s health. Call (618) 444-0838 or visit bitsnpiecesguild.com.

• • • St. Louis Crisis Nursery hosts “Razzle Dazzle Ball 2010” at 6:30 p.m. on Sat., March 27 at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a live auction featuring a week in Paris, a silent auction, live music and dancing are featured. Visit crisisnurserykids. com.

• • • The 2010 Parkway Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) on Sat., April 3 at Maryland Heights Community Center. Admission is $120 for a table of eight. Proceeds benefit programs that serve the Parkway community. For reservations, call (314) 415-8074 or visit parkwayalumni.org.

• • • The Parkway South High 10th annual Festival of Foods and Silent Auction is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Mon., April 12 at Parkway South (801 Hanna Road).

More than 30 local restaurants providing samples of their house specialties, a large silent auction and musical entertainment provided by students are featured. Tickets are $10 per person and include samples from each restaurant. Proceeds support a non- alcoholic, all night graduation party for the class of 2011. For tickets, call Linda Meyer at 394-0311 or Pam Worland at 3912038. To donate an auction item, e-mail Cindy at cindysc@buildabear.com.

• • • The Parkway Central High School/ Project Graduation Indoor Rummage Sale is from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., April 17 at the high school (369 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield). Household items, toys, books, baby items, clothing, furniture, sports equipment, small electronics and prom and party dresses are featured. Payment is by cash only. Call Tammy Crawford at (314) 542-9882 or visit pchprojectgraduation.org.

• • • Dine Out for the Cure is on Thurs., June 10 at participating restaurants in the St. Louis area. Restaurants donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Komen St. Louis affiliate to support breast cancer research.

For a list of participating restaurants, visit komenstlouis.org.

FAMILY & KIDS “March Morpho Mania” is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through March 31 at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park. Visitors are surrounded by more than 3,000 tropical blue morpho butterflies in free flight.

Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-12 and free for younger children.

Call 530-0076 or visit butterflyhouse.org.

• • • Assumption Greek Orthodox Church holds a Friday Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fri., March 12 and every Friday at Assumption Parish Center (1577 Des Peres Road in Town & Country). Volunteers prepare and serve a variety of Greek delicacies and pastries. Call (314) 966-2255 or

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• • • The city of Eureka Parks and Recreation Department presents “Luck o’ the Irish Ice Cream Social and Karaoke,” a middle school night out for kids aged 10-14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., March 26 at Eureka Community Center. Participants must be signed in and out by a parent.

Admission is $6 per child; pre-registration is required. Call 938-6775.

• • • The city of Ellisville Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 1-9 is at 10 a.m. on Sat., March 27 at Bluebird Park. Admission is free. Call 227-7508.

• • • The city of Eureka hosts an Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 12 and younger at 10 a.m. on Sat., March 27 (rain date is April 3) at Kircher Park. The first 350 participants receive a goody bag. A tree give-away in celebration of Arbor Day is held in conjunction with the event; trees are distributed from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or until all have been given away, at Kircher Park.

Admission is one non-perishable food item per person. Call 938-6775.

• • • Pond Athletic Association holds an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. on Sat., March 27 on the Pond Athletic Association fields.

A visit from the Easter Bunny, candy and prizes are featured. Visit pondathletic.com.

• • • “Passport to Power,” an event for mothers and their daughters aged 5 and older, is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., April 11 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton. Speakers relating to girls and women, food, mother/ daughter activities and a silent auction are featured. Visit girlsintheknow.org.

LIVE PERFORMANCES The Tony Viviano Band performs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sun., March 14 at Candicci’s (100 Holloway Road in Ballwin). Call 220-8989.

• • • “(un)acceptable,” an Easter drama, is at 7 p.m. on Sat., March 27 and at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sun., March 28 at St. John Lutheran Church (15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville). Admission is free. Call 394-4100 or visit stjstl.net.

• • • Music at Ladue Chapel presents “Messiah,” Parts II and III, by George Frideric Handel, at 4 p.m. on Sun., March 28 at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church (9450 Clayton Road in Ladue). The concert is performed by the Ladue Chapel Chancel Choir, an 18-piece orchestra and seven soloists. Admission is free and open to the public with childcare provided. Visit laduechapel.org.

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SPEAKERS “Raise Responsible & Motivated Children” is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fri., March 26 at Lone Wolf Coffee Company (15480 Clayton Road, Suite 220, in Ballwin). Tim Jordan, M.D. and Anne Jordan, R.N., present the program. Call 527-7027.

SPECIAL INTEREST River Valley Readings is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wed., March 10 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. Mary Jo Bang, an award-winning poet, author and director of the Creative Writing program at Washington University, and Jenny Mueller, a poet and professor, are the featured guests.

Admission is free. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

• • • The West St. Louis County Jaycees 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration is from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Sat., March 20 at the St. Louis Marriott West (660 Maryville Centre Drive). Also planned for the anniversary weekend are a tour of Junior Chamber International and a visit to the gravesite of Henry Giessenbier, founder of the Jaycees. The chapter is trying to locate former chapter members to invite to the celebration. Contact Lori Vincent at 3944603 or tlvin412@sbcglobal.net.

• • • The St. Louis Publishers Association hosts a “How to Publish Your Book” workshop at 7 p.m. on Sat., March 27 at Borders in Creve Coeur. Topics covered include self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, turning an idea into a book, getting a book into the marketplace and promoting and selling a book. Admission is free. Visit stlouispublishers.org.

• • • The Professional Women’s Alliance (PWA) celebrates Cinco de Mayo with an auction at 5:45 p.m. on Wed., May 5 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (7750 Carondelet in Clayton). A Mexican buffet, live and silent auctions and networking are featured.

Tickets are $40 per person, $300 for a table of eight or $375 for a table of 10. Proceeds benefit Lydia’s House. Call (314) 991-6144 or visit stlpwa.org.

• • • Christian Marriage Ministry holds Marriage Growth Weekends the weekends of April 23-25, July 16-18, Sept. 24-26 and Nov. 5-7 at the St. Louis Best Western Airport Plaza Inn and Conference Center (4530 N. Lindbergh Blvd.). A $50 registration fee is required to hold a spot. For more information and to register, call (314) 4340144 or visit cmm-stl.org.

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P.J. and Farhana Singh opened Taj Palace in October etable patties) are two of our popular with their business partner, Suresh Bhakta, owner of appetizers that are often ordered as a Indian Palace. Indian Palace is where P.J. honed his skills meal,” P.J. said. “Nan is another favoras a restaurateur and mastered the art of Indian cuisine. As ite.”

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“Goat is on the menu because it’s something different appetizer. Although nan is served with that some people like,” P.J. said. “It’s also a traditional entrees, it makes a nice pre-dinner treat favorite in India. Goat is a very common meat for us. It’s that is studded with cashews, pistachios, raisins and cherries. as common as chicken is in the U.S. ” Entrée picks during a recent visit were Dining options also include chicken, seafood, lamb and 20 vegetable entrees. While deciding on an entrée, guests Chicken Korma – chicken swimming in are served a welcoming plate of papadums – wafer-thin, a rich cream sauce flavored with cashews, Taj Palace’s Chef Singh. crisp crackers served with two dipping sauces – mint, and almonds and raisins – and, Lamb Vindaloo, a highly spiced meat and potato stew.

Both are classic dishes that can be made with different and spice gravy, and goat curry that has the addition of an Taj Palace meats and at various levels of heat. aromatic onion blend in its sauce.

92 THF Blvd. • Chesterfield “Just tell us how you like it, and we’ll make it any way All entrees are served with basmati rice steamed per(636) 728-1000 you like it,” Farhana said. “We can make it mild, extra fectly light and fluffy and scented with a special blend of Lunch buffet served daily, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. spicy and hot – even hotter. That’s called ‘Indian hot.’” cinnamon, cumin, bay and coriander.

Dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Another Indian culinary classic is curry, which in India Taj Palace features an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, usually is understood to mean “gravy.” Curries offered at which provides an opportunity for sampling a variety of www.tajpalacestl.com Taj Palace are fish and chicken curry sauced with a tomato the unique foods that have made Indian cuisine renown.

Nicoletti’s

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Off

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1366 BIG BEND ROAD

(Highway 141 and Big Bend Road)

636.225.4222

Lenten Specials Available

5 OFF

$

$20 Purchase not valid with any other offers.

Expires March 31, 2010

100 Holloway Road • Ballwin, 63011 636.220.8989 patio seating • catering • private events www.candiccis.net

Mention This Ad To Receive Discounts

Kabob Palace Afghan and Persian Cuisine

OPEN ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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Live Music 7pm to 10pm

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per person

Lunch Buffet

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Lunch Tues-Fri 11am-2pm Dinner Mon-Sun Starting at 4pm w i t h m i n i m u m p u r c h a s e o f $ 2 0 .00 Carry Out or Dine In

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• Incredible Pizza & Sandwiches • Try Our Lunch Specials • Delivery Available Pizzeria Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am - 9pm Fri: 11am - 10pm Sat: 4-10pm • Sun: 4-9pm

636-230-7060

1091 S. Woods Mill Road (at Clayton Road)

$8.75 $5.00 Off Pick Up Only Offer good only at 1091 Woodsmill Rd.

Any Purchase of $25 or More at Regular Menu Prices Pizza

Must present coupon. Offer good only at 1091 Woodsmill Rd. Pick up only. Exp. 4/14/10.

5

$

OFF

Total Check of $25 or More

Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 4/30/10

10

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OFF

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14” One Topping Pizza, House Salad, and 12 Piece Toasted Ravioli all for $17.95 Pick up or delivery. Offer good only at Woods Mill. Must present coupon.

Exp. 4/14/10.

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For Great Italian Food & Catering!

St. Pat’s Day Special Corned Beef with Cabbage and New Potatoes March 12 through the 17th Lamb Stew March 12 through the 17th St. Patrick’s Day Only Guiness Draft Specials Green Draft Specials Jameson Shot Specials

1095 East Chesterfield Pkwy.

636-536-9440 (by Spring Hill Suites)

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14560 Manchester Rd. Suite 28 a Winchester Plaz 0 9 7 -9 7 2 -5 636

KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9PM

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Cupcakes • Grasshopper Cake Green & White Rye Bread Irish Soda Bread • Key Lime Pie Sugar Cookies

Buy 1 Sandwich Get 1

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1 Dozen Donuts

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99

Morgan Le Fay’s Tapas Bar & Tavern

The Best Rueben in Town!

Limit 1 dozen. Must redeem coupon. Expires 4/1/10.

Happy Hour Monday - Friday: 3-6 pm We Cater Lunch

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13700 Olive Blvd. • 314-894-0900

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Mon.-Sat. 7am-6:30pm • Sun. 7:30am-2:30pm

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St. Patrick’s Day Find the Luck of the Irish with the Best Corned Beef in St. Louis!

FEATURED SPECIALS:

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TUESDAY DART TOURNAMENTS $25 Gift Certificate to Winner – $7 Pitchers All Night!

WEDNESDAY PUTT-PUTT CHALLENGE - 8PM to 11PM $10 Gift Certificate to High Score

THURSDAY NIGHTS - 8PM to 11PM HALF PRICE DRINKS!

Di Gregorio Foods 2232 Marconi Ave. • digregoriofoods.com

STEaK SPECiaL

Wednesday & Saturday

12oz. New York Strip Steak $10.95

1/2 lb. LoNgSTrEET burgEr Only $3.95 on Mondays

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Fabulous St. Patty’s Drink Specials MONDAY NIGHTS - 8PM to CLOSE

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CHESTERFIELD 14810 Clayton Road 636.230.0055

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www.lestersrestaurant.com

Long Rd. & Edison • Chesterfield Valley Mon-Sat 11am-1:30am

636.530.1745

longstreetgrill.com

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Award Winning Latin American Restaurant Open for Lunch • Dinner • Private Rooms Steaks • Seafood • Chicken & More

We Offer Catering With A Variety Of Delivery Options!

Locally Owned & Operated

KIDS EAT FREE ON SUNDAYS! One child per adult entree purchased. Free meal only from the children’s menu. Not valid with any other offer

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

5 OFF two entrees

$

Buy any 2 entrees & drinks at regular price & get $5 Off Excludes Daily Specials. Minimum $25 Food Purchase. Must Present Coupon. Not valid with other offers.

Expires 3/31/10

Open Sunday-Thursday: 11:00 - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 11:00 - 10:30 pm

14839 Clayton Road • Chesterfield

636.256.7071

www.charromexicanrestaurant.com

Serving Authentic Chicago Pizza, Italian Beef & Hot Dogs!

Home of the

TWO LOCATIONS! O'Fallon & St. Louis

JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT

Come See Our Extended New Menu

Lunch Specials: Daily 11-4pm

636-225-9945

636-225-9944 carry out The Landings at Dougherty Ferry and Big Bend Rd.

2964 Dougherty Ferry Rd.

636-379-4447 636-379-4446 carry out Seconds from T.R. Hughes Ballpark

1090 Tom Ginnever Ave.

www.jjtwigsstl.com

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Chesterfield Japanese Sushi Restaurant

1637 Clarkson Rd. • Chesterfield

636-536-7778

(In the plaza with Trader Joe’s)

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Home Improvement Interior

& Exteriors

The Cleaning Agents, LLC

“We’re Tough On Grime”

Decks • Custom Wood Working • Cabinet Refacing Siding, Soffit and Fascia Repair

Quality Work

John Hancock

(636) 227-6152

Seabaugh Furniture & Decorating Co., Inc Since 1930 Upholstering, Repairing and Refinishing

17322 Manchester Road

(636) 458-3809

1279 Hwy 100 • Wildwood, MO 63069 (636) 451-5107 (Cell:(636) 485-7723) Residential • Commercial • New Construction

NEED ELECTRIC? T.D. DeVeydt Electric L.L.C. Licensed - Bonded - Insured New Service • Repair • Remodel

Troubleshooting • Upgrade • Back-Up Generators

Fireplace Mantels • Doors Entertainment Centers

Master Carpenter #1557

(636) 391-5880

Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Since 1979 • www.finishtrim.com

GOT MOLD?

Biotek

Let us help!

Established in 1979

Crown Molding 10x10 rooM

Starting at $200!

Specializing In: • Crown Molding Chair Rail • Baseboards • Fluted Molding

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

636-391-2226

www.englishsweep.com

Kitchen * Bath * Fireplace Floor * Shower * Entry

Suburban Tile Company Est. 1980 • Insured • Free Estimates

636-394-0799 / 636-346-6386 www.suburbantilecompany.com

Free Estimates • 636-379-8345

Your Best Source for New Construction, Service & Pool Renovation

CHIMNEY SERVICES

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insuREd, quality woRkManship

Custom Woodworking • Bookshelves

R. Kinder

“Your Sweep for Life”

314-606-8160 Call for a free estimate today!

F inish & Trim C arpentry C o .

Theatre Rooms • Custom Bars

CALL ABOUT TUCKPOINTING SPECIALS!

TOOLS Bosch, Porter Cable, Ryobi, Makita, DeWalt, Delta, Sioux, Skil, etc., etc.

Certified Mold Remediation Company Specializing in:

8125 Brentwood Industrial Drive

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

636•887•4384

MOLES

644-6677 (800) 444-0423

Little Giant Pool & Spa

636.271.2200 • www.littlegiantpool.com

NO MORE MOLES!

“Finally, An Affordable Mole Service”

Off Manchester Just West Of Hanley

D R IVEWAYS PATI O S & M O R E

HanDYMan

Average Yard Has 1-2 Moles • Litters Are Born March - July Local and Neighborhood References No Poisons • No Chemicals • Child & Pet Safe Traps Less Expensive • More Reliable • More Effective • Fast Results

Tear Out & R eplace m ent

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Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Porches Steps • Garage Floors • Repair Work Exposed Aggregate • Stamped Concrete

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

Call J.D. At 636-233-4484

FREE Estimates 314-849-7520

Don’t Live With Moles... My Customers Don’t!

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www.keimarcontracting.com

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF FINISHED BASEMENTS 34th YEAR • STEVE CASSILLY / OWNER

(314) 968-0999 basementfinishingspecialists.net

(Tax credit available) We also do new windows & patio doors Serving West County • 100’s of referrals

• Free Pella Entry Door or Sliding Patio Door W/purchase of whole house siding thru 3/31/10. Ask about a $500 tax credit.

Have the Benefits of a Maintenance Free Home

Call 636-949-2030

Family Owned • Insured • Since 1963

SIDING

(636) 537-1776

BASEMENT FINISHING SPECIALISTS

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• 0% Financing for 12 Months Available!

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y rl g Ea rin E Sp AL OFF S % 20

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AmericaWest Homes Now Available Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

handyman

636.541.0375 • 636.394.2319

Canine Waste Management The Complete Poop-Scoopin’ and Removal Service “Uncovering St. Louis County since 2001”

314-605-7301

Licensed Special Waste Hauler Bonded • Insured

#1 in Professionalism & Service Excellence

Specializing In:

Driveway & Patio New and Replacement

Traditional Finishes To Old World Charm

www.stl-concrete.com

(314) 822-0849

Free Estimates

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W E S T H O M E PA G E S Air Duct Cleaning & Home Services!

• No Hidden Charges • Up Front Pricing • Video Inspected • No Harsh Chemicals

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

Professional Landscape Design and Installation Spring is near! Now is the perfect time to think about getting your front or back yard looking beautiful. From spectacular paver patios, free flowing retaining walls, colorful plantings to natural water features and accenting your home and landscape with landscape lighting, we can do it all! We can do a little, or a whole yard make-over, it’s up to you!

Call Land Design at 314-581-0099 for free design consultation and free estimates or go online to www.LandDesignStl.com to see our work and our ‘Spring Specials.’

Free Estimates (636) 940-1547 www.CircleCSolutions.com Insured • Certified • Check Angie’s List!

RestoRation specialists l.l.c.

West

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636-288-6410 I RETURN ALL CALLS!

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www.deck-restorations.com

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!

DO yOu want tO incREaSE yOuR pROfit maRginS? Become a member of our contractor club and start receiving hugE SavingS on everyday items. call or email us at webmaster@kellybuildingproducts.com u Framing Lumber u Decking u Exterior Doors u Windows u Interior Doors & Molding u Siding & Exterior Trim

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT

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PLUMBING

We Come PREPARED! • • • • •

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Fully stocked trucks for expedient repair Quality plumbing repairs Fair • Honest • Reliable Reasonable rates • Licensed Satisfaction Guaranteed Specialists in OLD HOME repair.

T O N Y L AM A R T I N A PLUMBING COMPANY 965-9377 INC. “We want to be your family plumber”

636-394-0315

Tile & Bath Service, Inc. 25 Years Experience • At this location 20 years

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

636-530-1663 www.mrhandyman.com

Heman Home Repair

Free Estimates 314-280-9913

• • • • •

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

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

14770 Clayton Road • visit our showroom

Interior/Exterior Painting And Staining Wallpaper Removal Roof and Gutter Repairs Garage Doors and To Do List and Openers Home Maintenance

Need a professional for the job?

We’re the place to check out first.

1 Room Or Entire Basement FREE Design Service Finish What You Started As Low As $15 sq. ft.

Professional Painters, Drywall Hangers & Tapers

Custom Landscaping Installation Pond & Pondless Water Features Erosion and Drainage Control Rain Gardens/Rainwater Harvesting Block and Stone Walls • Walks and Patios

636-451-2498

Certified Aquascape Contractor • “Family Owned & Operated” • Fully Insured

www.natural-designs-landscaping.com

Quality Work At Competitive Prices!

(636) 337-0880 Date of issue:

Garage Door & Opener Winter Tune-Up Special Only $59.95 SALES

SERVICE

The Birdsong Company Since 1956

314-878-6931 www.birdsongcompany.com

Superior Results for ...

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“When Only The Best Will Do” remodeLing, repairs & Honey do’s • Andersen Window Repairs • Plumbing • Electrical • Drywall • Finish Carpentry • Kitchen & Baths, Lower Level Finishes • 1 Year Labor Warranty • Since 1985

Lawrence construction & contracting co.

314.368.5111

Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388

Don’t have the right tools for the job?

We’re the place to check out first.

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

Tile & Grout Cleaning

BATHROOMS REMODELED

www.tileandbathservice.com Senior Discounts Available

Ceiling • Wholehouse Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

Estimates

SHOWERS REBUILT “Water Damaged Showers a Specialty” Tub to Stall Shower Conversions Grab Bars/ High Toilets/ Personal Showers

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Salesperson: Proof:

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We Don’t simply stain your deck, we refinish it

THE FAN MAN

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Interior / Exterior 458-7707 Drywall Repair Power Washing Cedar Treatment Paper Removal Carpentry Fully Insured

Bauman’s Handyman

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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MANCHESTER ROAD GREAT STREETS VISIONING SESSIONS YOUR INPUT MATTERS!

East�West� Gateway� Council� of� Governments,� a� metropolitan� planning� organization,�and�the�project�consultant�team�will�present�Preferred�Plans�for� future� land� use� and� transportation� changes� along� Manchester� road� at���� th 4 �Series�of�Visioning�Sessions.� �

By� conducting� Visioning� Sessions� and� the� “keypad� polling”,� the� project� team� will� gather� data� and� input� from� the� audience� on� the� preferred� plans� for� land� use� changes,� roadway� improvements,� and� signage� improvements.� � The� consultant� team� will� incorporate� the� public’s� feedback� as� it� prepares� final� recommendations� for� the� Manchester� Road� Great� Streets� Project� for� presentation� to� the� public� during� the� final� round� of� public� meetings� in� May� 2010.�The�Visioning�Sessions�are�scheduled�for�the�following�dates:�

Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010 Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010 Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010 Ballwin Baptist Church Crestview Middle School Manchester United 15101 Manchester Rd. 16025 Clayton Road Methodist Church Ballwin, Missouri Ellisville, Missouri 129 Woods Mill Road 7:00 – 9:00 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM Manchester, Missouri

7:00 – 9:00 PM

The� Manchester� Road� Great� Streets� project� involves� planning� for� a� five� mile� stretch� of� Manchester� Road� between� Routes� 141� and� 109,� that� will� include� ways�to�improve�infrastructure,�manage�traffic�and�parking,�increase�potential� for� economic� development,� make� the� corridor� safer� for� pedestrians,� and� enhance� aesthetics� in� an� environmentally� responsible� manner.� � The� project� involves� a� cooperative� effort� among� the� communities� of� Ballwin,� Ellisville,� Manchester,�Wildwood,�and�Winchester,�as�well�as�the�Missouri�Department�of� Transportation�and�the�West�County�Chamber�of�Commerce.���� �

To�learn�more�about�the�project,�or�if�you�are�not�able�to�attend�the�Visioning� Sessions,�an�opportunity�to�participate�in�the�polling/survey�exercise�will�be�on� the�project�website�at�www.ewgateway.org/manchester.�

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED!!

Funding�for�this�study�is�provided�through�the�East�West�Gateway�Council�of�Governments.� �

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

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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.

Foodservice employee needed at a private school in West County . Position is 4-5 hours Monday-Friday when school is in session.

Call 314-569-3663 ext. 106 or Kathleen@foodserv.org.

SOLUTIONS for the SPRING! Direction in selecting paint colors, wall coverings, furniture placement & accessories.

One consultation may be the solution for your decorating dilemma.

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

Hauling Services

J & J HAULING

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

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

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

Call 636-532-0859

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Then selling, 925 sterling silver jewelry is for you! The sky is the limit! Work part-time or full-time selling beautiful jewelry and having fun! Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and Free jewelry!

Interested? Call 314/807-7844 Lumber and Millwork Driver/ Loader for Metro St. Louis area deliveries. Must have current CDL with airbrakes. A minimum of 5 years experience to include Forklift and Moffitt use.

Apply in person at Kelly Building Products, 425 Old State Road, Ellisville, MO

Home Improvement

Ask about our special offers for new customers!

Serving St. Louis & St. Charles Co

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www.DesignSolutionsSTL.com “Where Organizing Meets Design” Home Organizing, Decorating & Curb Appeal

Home Services Home Stereo Speaker Repair. Complete home stereo speaker repair. Specializing in replacing deteriorating foam surrounds. Component repair or replacement, (woofers, mid range, tweeters and crossovers). Repair or replace speaker grills.

Call 314-910-2376 or visit us at. www.speakerfix.webs.com

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

Insured. Call 636-394-5543

Bath/Tile Service

$75.00 Off Bathtub•Tile

Reglazing www.new-finish.com

314•295•1234

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Call Mike at 636-675-7641 Service at your home or office for: • PC problems or set-up • PC won't start or connect

Home Improvement

•Spyware •Adware •Virus Removal •Hardware •Software Upgrades

$30 diagnostic charge only for first ½ hour Day, evening and weekend appointments available.

CALL: 314-852-9787

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

Dusk to Dawn Motion Detectors. Low Voltage Yard Lighting.

Bathroom Exhaust Fans. GFCI Receptacles/Switches.

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

Free Estimates. Insured for your protection. Accepting Visa / MC 314-353-5555

Computer Services

Flooring

Specializing in Home Offices and Small Businesses.

County Computer Consulting LLC, can support your computers and networks.

Call Ray for more information at 636-391-3853 or www. CCC-LLC.BIZ.

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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Major companies like Picture Me, Sears Portrait Studio, BJC Hospital, Build-A-Bear, Honda etc. use our people.

Apply Online at stlcastingcall.com or call 314-372-0500.

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When disaster strikes, where do the pets go?

By Diane Plattner If the recent Haiti earthquake hit the St. Louis area, people searching for help might face no-pet policies in some area shelters.

But there is hope.

Currently, the American Red Cross offers “People Only” shelters, which prohibit people from bringing their pets into a shelter situation when there is a major disaster.

“Our main focus is to shelter the masses, our citizens,” said Mary Anderson, director of Red Cross Disaster Readiness and Response. “The people aspect of things is our charge. We do allow guide and therapy dogs, but not pets.”

Anderson said the Red Cross prohibits pets from people shelters because of public health, people with pet allergies, children and other reasons. Still, Anderson said Red Cross officials are aware that many people need help dealing with their pets after disasters strike.

“We are well aware of the fact that people consider their pets as part of their families,” Anderson said. “For years, we have needed a plan so we can make families feel at ease to deal with their pets in disasters.”

The Red Cross first aid course teaches

people how to prepare for pet care if a disaster strikes. For example, people should keep on hand extra pet food, a collar and leash, bedding and other special pet care needs in case they must transport their pets away from disaster areas to temporary housing. Officials said that pet owners also should try to establish an emergency contact, such as a family member or friend, to bring pets to in a disaster situation.

“It is the same as we teach for people to take care of themselves,” Anderson said.

In addition, the Red Cross coordinates with animal organizations, including local humane societies and a national pet disaster organization, Noah’s Wish, to share information and resources, Anderson said.

“They become part of the disaster response team,” Anderson said. “We share information on who has facilities and determine the best locations.”

Still, Anderson said people often do not like to place their pets across town from a people shelter housing where they are staying; they prefer to be as close to their pets as possible.

So she said Red Cross officials plan to ask cities, schools, churches and other entities that have agreed to provide people-only

disaster shelters if they also can accommodate pets nearby, preferably within walking distance. Any facility offering nearby pet accommodations then will become part of a Red Cross database, Anderson said.

Veterinarian Kent Thornberry, of the Vet Group of Chesterfield, said that not only would his veterinarian practice offer to shelter and treat displaced pets in a disaster, but he believes all vets and animal rescue organizations would step up to this task. He also advised that all pets be microchipped, which provides an avenue to find the pet owner, a back-up person and the vet clinic that microchipped that pet.

Anderson said the Red Cross also has received funding for two mobile trailers to deliver supplies and bring pet shelters closer to people shelters.

In addition, Red Cross officials are in the process of creating a volunteer veterinarian database.

“We are asking area vets if they are willing to donate their time and/or facilities,” Anderson said. “This is all new to us and we are taking it one step at a time.”

Like human rescue, pet rescue takes said. “It is just the very beginning of what effort from everyone, Anderson said. we’ve been trying to do for a long time. It “We could not do this alone,” Anderson is just small steps, but we will get there.”

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1807 KEHRSWOOD 18420 RIEGER ROAD Basement garage. Pool in complex. 3 yr WILDWOOD Exceptional custom 1.5sty old washer & dryer stay w/unit. $114,900 CHESTERFIELD Smashing 1.5 sty, 4BR, 6ba on 1+ac lot. Impeccably maintained, on gorgeous 3+ac lot. Over 8500 sq ft of updated kitchen, vaulted ceilings, sun finished space, gourmet kitchen, hearth 15124 BAXTON CT (CHESTERFIELD) room, luxury main flr master, fin LL w/rec rm, luxury master, bonus rm, media rm, Beautifully appointed w/wonderful addition w/wood flrs & built-ins.

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18715 Babler Meadows Dr. Wildwood • $579,000 Gorgeous granite kitchen highlights this professionally decorated atrium ranch. 3 Acre Wooded Lot. 2 frpl, 3c gar Fin LL. Bay windows, Hdwd Flrs, New HAVAC, Spectacular Home!!

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

626 Dartmouth Crest Dr. Wildwood • $479,900 Beautiful 5BR 4.5BA 2sty! Cul de sac lot, comm grnd! Upgr galore! Hdw flrs, vltd clngs, upgr appl, granite counters, remodeled mstr BA. Fab fin LL! Sweeping deck, patio! Much more!

Call Chris Ronberg 314-922-4358 ChrisRonberg.com

16564 Lancaster Estates Wildwood • $463,000 Calling all Nature Lovers...Secluded cul-de-sac beauty has rich custom features/tall ceilings/Prof. Fin.W/O LL/ Sunroom/Lg. Dining Room/ Greatroom & Study/deck w/view.

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

MINUTES TO HWY 44 & SCHOOLS!

3 CAR GARAGE

16806 Enderbush Eureka • $299,900 WONDERFUL 4 Bd. 3.5 Bath w/ HUGE Fin W/Out Lower! Hardwd & Tile Floors, Arch Doorways, Open Flow for Entertaining, Loft/Office Level Yard & More!

Call Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555 stephaniethompsonrealtor.com

16625 Babler View Dr. Wildwood • $279,000 Huge 1/2 Acre Lot, Culdesac Street, 4 Bed. 4 Bth, Finished LL, Covered Patio, Vinyl, 3 Car Oversize Garage!!

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

Open Sunday 2-4

220 Timber Wind Drive 14340 Bramblewood Ct 16463 Centerpointe Drive $359,000 $525,000 $310,000 Wildwood Chesterfield Wildwood Former display! Open floor plan Perfection! Sits on Cul-de-sac lot Impeccable 4BR, 2.5BA 2sty! Imloaded with extras! 4BR, 2.5BA, backing to common ground! 5BR, pressive updates & finishes! Wonscreened porch & more!

3.5BA, fin LL, screened porch! derful curb appeal!

Open Sunday 1-3

11108 Leisure Lane 706 E Argonne Drive 436 Waterside Drive $269,900 $194,500 $209,000 St Louis Co. Charming curb appeal, bright and Grover Great Location! Great floor plan! A must see! Over 2500 sq ft of cheery! 3BR, 2BA, walk out LL & 3BR, 2.5BA 2sty on cul-de-sac living space! Renovated & Remod- fenced yard! eled! 3BR, 3BA! overlooking the lake!

636-394-9300

www.cbgundakerhomes.com

Robin Williams 314-401-0155

Mike Leeker 314-435-4040

200 McDonough St. Charles • $139,000 One block to Historic Main St.! 3+ bds, 2 FULL updated BATHS, Finished LL. Updated countertops, appls, hdwds, windows. Good closet space! Move FAST! Bring offer!

Call Robin Williams 314-401-0155 www.CallRobinWilliams.com

Chris Ronberg Stephanie Thompson Barb Woodham 314-346-2272 314-922-4358 314-479-4555