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THOMAS SOWELL

Stimulus or sedative?

Abraham Lincoln once asked an audience how many legs a dog has, if you called the tail a leg. When the audience said “five,” Lincoln corrected them, saying that the answer was four. “The fact that you call a tail a leg does not make it a leg.”

That same principle applies today. The fact that politicians call something a “stimulus” does not make it a stimulus. The fact that they call something a “jobs bill” does not mean there will be more jobs.

What have been the actual consequences of all the hundreds of billions of dollars that the government has spent? The idea behind the spending is that it will cause investors to invest, lenders to lend and employers to employ.

That was called “pump priming.” To get a pump going, people put a little water into it, so that the pump will start pumping out a lot of water. In other words, government money alone was never supposed to restore the economy by itself. It was supposed to get the private sector spending, lending, investing and employing.

The question is: Is that what has actually happened?

The stimulus spending started back in 2008, during the Bush administration, and has continued under the Obama administration, so it has had plenty of time to show what it can do.

After the Bush administration’s stimulus spending in 2008, business spending on equipment and software fell - not rose - by 28 percent. Spending on durable goods fell 22 percent.

What about the banks? Four months after the Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP) poured billions of dollars into the banks, the biggest recipients of that money made 23 percent fewer loans than before. A year later, the credit extended by American banks as a whole was down - not up - by more than $20 billion.

Spending in general was down. The velocity of circulation of money fell faster than it had in half a century.

Just recently, the Wall Street Journal reported, “U.S. banks posted last year their sharpest decline in lending since 1942.”

You can call it a stimulus, if you want to, just as you can call a tail a leg. But the actual effect of what is called a “stimulus” has been more like that of a sedative.

Why aren’t the banks lending, with all that money sitting there gathering dust?

You do not lend when politicians are making it more doubtful whether you are going to get your money back - either on time or at all. From the White House to Capitol Hill, politicians are coming up with all sorts of bright ideas for borrowers not to have to pay back what they borrowed and for lenders not to be able to foreclose on people who are months behind on their mortgage payments.

President Barack Obama keeps telling us that he is “creating jobs.” But more and more Americans have no jobs. The unemployment rate has declined slightly, but only because many people have stopped looking for jobs. You are only counted as unemployed if you are still looking for a job. If all the unemployed people were to decide that it is hopeless and stop looking for work, the unemployment statistics would drop like a rock. But that would hardly be a solution.

What is going on, that nothing seems to work?

None of this is new. What is going on is what went on during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Money circulated more slowly during the 1930s than during the 1920s. Banks lent out a smaller proportion of the money they had on hand during the 1930s than they did in the 1920s. Anti-business rhetoric and anti-business policies did not create business confidence then, any more than it does now. Economists have estimated that the New Deal prolonged the depression by several years.

This is not another Great Depression, at least not yet, and the economy may recover on its own, if the government will let it.

But Obama today, like FDR in the 1930s, cannot leave the economy alone. Both have felt a need to come up with one bright idea after another, to “do something.”

The theory is that, if one thing does not work, it is just a matter of trying another.

But, in an atmosphere where nobody knows what the federal government is going to come up with next, people tend to hang on to their money until they have some idea of what the rules of the game are going to be. © 2010 Creators.com

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letters to the editor Counting all citizens To the Editor: I, a “resident,” received a notice form the U.S. Department of Commerce informing me that in “about one week” I will be the recipient of the 2010 Census form.

In spite of the fact that it is supposed to be one of the shortest forms ever, 10 questions, I am nevertheless dismayed by the fact that the questionnaire does not inquire as to citizenship. It should.

The fact that it does not short-changes citizens and gives added political weight to those states with a preponderance of noncitizens, legal and illegal.

The primary purpose of the count is to determine the political makeup of the country for the next 10 years from the U.S. House of Representatives to state houses, wards, council districts, etc.

As I see it, while the Census counts everyone, and I have no problem with that, political representation should be based on citizenship. But that is not the case.

As a result, states like California, Texas, Arizona and Florida, with a large population of illegal aliens, have and will continue to have larger Congressional delegations than would be the case were only citizens counted for the purpose of drawing up political boundaries. And because of this, states like Missouri may well lose a representative.

What can one do? Well, I intend to register my protest by the way I will answer question No. 9. Question No. 9 inquires as to race. Among the choices are: White, African American, Negro, Native Hawaiian, Vietnamese, etc.

Feeling these choices are an insult, I intend to check the box that says “Some other race” and write in “Native American - U.S. citizen.” Furthermore, I encourage all my fellow Native Americans, as in U.S. citizens, to do the same.

John R. Stoeffler Ballwin

MoDOT cutting costs

To the Editor: Stagnant state revenues, uncertain federal funding, rising employee benefit costs and the end of borrowed funds from the voter-mandated Amendment 3 bonding program have caused the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to set a new direction for the next five years.

Missourians have told us our first priority should be taking care of the system we already have. We have listened. MoDOT will concentrate our limited dollars on keeping major roads in their current con-

dition and improving smaller roads to the best of our ability. Commitments made in our five-year Statewide Transportation Plan have diminished greatly over the past several years, but they will be delivered as promised.

We will not be able to meet other real needs. We will not be able to make significant safety improvements; address congestion; assist and support economic development; use more cost-effective longterm pavement treatments; deliver corridor improvements such as added lanes; or deal with major bridges.

Our goal is to generate $203 million in cost savings over the next five years beginning with the elimination of 400 salaried positions. That means an immediate hiring freeze on most positions that become vacant, making sure the right people are in the right jobs and reducing the number of offices and buildings the department owns.

There will be reductions in spending on vehicles and materials inventory. We will do less mowing and litter pickup and signs will be replaced less frequently. We will also find a less expensive way to do striping and reduce our use of consultants.

By implementing these belt-tightening measures over the next five years, we will seek to hold together the improvements we have made on Missouri’s transportation system and sustain the trust we have rebuilt with customers.

MoDOT will rise to the challenge, but this strategy will only get us through the next five years. Without significant increases in funding during this period, our highways will return to the bad old days when people knew when they had gotten to Missouri because the roads got worse.

Pete Rahn Director Missouri Department of Transportation

understood that running against Republicans and Democrats defeats the objective we are seeking. There are huge differences between the political parties. These differences are night and day.

There are corrupted ideologies on the part of some elected Republicans. But to state the parties are Republicrats is simply foolish and self-serving. Third parties never win.

For example, the Tea Party guy in Nevada running against Harry Reid and the Republicans probably is a good man.

For him to enter the Nevada race does nothing but help Reid. That, in itself, should be enough to make the guy think beyond himself. Both of the Republicans have a very real shot at defeating this punk Reid. Self-serving narcissism should not get in the way, in Nevada or anywhere else in the U.S.A. If Tea Party folks (or Constitution Party, or whatever else) want to run for office, so be it but they need to do it within the Republican party, not against them. To do otherwise would give them some “feel good” pride, followed in about 2 minutes by a concession speech, in essence stating what a fool you were.

Remember, the objective is removing these incompetents from power. We have the opportunity. We must seize this moment. Please, I implore your intellect if not your heart.

We must not be dumb about this or worse, we must not be “Jesse Ventura stupid.”

Rob Schultz Creve Coeur

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As an alternative, if they would propose enhancing the city, as they are doing by adding parks and pathways, it would be more beneficial to spend taxpayers’ money on a recreation center and/or hub for our community to gather. These types of centers exist in neighboring communities.

There are better and less expensive options for a permanent City Hall.

Unless I am mistaken, I believe the voters addressed the $8-plus million alternative two and one-half years ago.

Everyone, let us save the money and protect the city’s 4-acre asset for future use that the residents, businesses and public would rather have and use. As a taxpaying resident and business owner, I cannot support a City Hall location when a less expensive option would be perfectly suitable.

Beth S. Williams Wildwood

Yes on Rockwood proposition

To the Editor: Parents, the choices we make will directly influence the educational opportunities our children are granted. I cannot begin to express the challenges our children will face if we make the wrong choice on April 6. Please become an informed resident and learn more about the Rockwood School District. It pays to understand.

First-rate schools are not just teachers and books. They are the bricks and mortar that allow our children to learn and Wildwood City Hall grow within a safe and secure environTo the Editor: ment. Well-maintained buildings allow As a resident of Wildwood for 10 years our children to learn without anxiety and and a new business owner in the Wildwood provide parents the assurance of knowTown Center, I would like to address the ing their children will always have room plan for the new $8 million City Hall that to learn. Additions and renovations prowill be on the April 6 ballot. vide the learning environment to meet the Moronic stupidity First, let me say I believe it would be needs our children require to succeed. The To the Editor: beneficial for Wildwood to own a City advancements in technology our children Based on some recent foolish PR Hall. The current location of City Hall is face in society today must not be limited appearances, I now have a new phrase, a ideal in housing the needs and demands to the components of yesterday; therefore, new term defining moronic stupidity. It is of our city government. Wildwood could the tools provided must meet the needs of called “Jesse Ventura stupid.” purchase the building it is in with minimal tomorrow.

When you think of the vast majority of financial obligation and would still retain 4 As a former student and parent of chilthe 66,000,000 Obama voters, we now can acres in the Town Center, which has a high dren attending Rockwood schools, I cannot clearly label their level of incompetence by appraisal value. imagine the negative impact our children just invoking “Jesse Ventura stupid.” That However, Wildwood is sending a pro- and the community will face if we fail. takes you to the depths of dumbness rarely posal to the ballot that would require Please support Proposition 5. Vote yes seen. borrowing several million dollars that we and help our district remain successful.

Switching gears just a bit, as a conserva- do not have and squander the 4-acre cityPat McDermott tive and a Tea Party supporter, it must be owned asset, valued at more than $1 milBallwin

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Bullying the bullies Missouri Sen. Joan Bray (D-St. Louis County) has an idea. Bray does not like any bullies, but there are some she would like to see punished more harshly than others.

So Bray has introduced legislation in the Missouri Senate that would change the state statute regarding bullying to include “discrimination” based on “being motivated by actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender or sexual orientation.”

In other words, she would create a category for “hate bullies.”

This is a bad idea. It was a bad idea for hate crimes. It is a bad idea to be included in the current statute regarding bullying. It is a bad idea to try and criminalize what is in a person’s heart and mind. It is not possible to fix discrimination by discriminating.

Certainly, Bray’s intentions are honorable. Nobody wants to see a child bullied because they are gay or because they are black. But nobody wants to see a child bullied because they are overweight or un-athletic or because they wear glasses, either. How many special categories would need to be created to “protect” everybody?

The proposed legislation also would require every school district to issue a statement specifically prohibiting bullying based on discrimination and would require the districts to implement a plan for reporting any instance of discrimination.

This type of wrong thinking takes groups of people, many of whom may already feel alienated from their peers, and actually legislates them into specific, isolated and separate categories from those peers.

It takes a perception and creates a reality.

This country, and specifically this state, has enough separation.

Every day, it seems, the chasm grows between different groups. It is not necessarily based on reality so much as it is based on politics.

History has taught that the most effective way to win a battle, or an election, is to divide and conquer. It is much simpler to define what people are against than to give them something to support.

Our children need something positive to rally behind right now, not something to rally against. Bullying in our schools is a serious problem with dire consequences for all children. We will win the battle against this problem when our children are taught and learn to respect one another as fellow human beings, not when they are taught only to respect children who are classified as more special than others.

A significant portion of the world is at war every day because of unresolved cultural differences. Shiites battle Sunnis, Israelis battle Palestinians. We should stay out of the business of creating and encouraging this kind of divisiveness.

There also is the small issue of the First Amendment. This important piece of our history protects our freedom of speech and religion, and no legislation should be allowed to erode those freedoms. Several religions do not believe in homosexuality. Should that now become classified as hate?

Almost 20 years ago, two gentlemen named Alejandro Portes and Ruben Rumbauthow conducted a survey of the children of immigrants. Almost all those surveyed chose to be identified as some type of “hyphenated American.” Very few chose to be identified simply as American.

This melting pot of ours is supposed to welcome and unite people, not divide them.

Ideas like those of Bray serve only to divide us, and should not be allowed to become the law of the land.

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BALLWIN Operation Safe Teen The Ballwin Police Department recently announced it is joining with law enforcement throughout Missouri until March 31 for an aggressive “Operation Safe Teen” seat belt mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt violators and to reduce highway fatalities.

Nearly one in four Missourians still fail to regularly wear their safety belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, officials said. Teens are even less likely to wear their seat belts, with only 61 percent regularly buckling up. Eight out of 10 teens killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled, officials said.

This enforcement effort is focusing on young drivers.

In 2008, a total of 198 people were killed and 15,501 were injured in Missouri traffic crashes involving a young driver. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for people 15 to 20 years old.

Regular seat belt use is the single-most effective way to protect people and reduce

fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.

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LED street light pilot program Officials for the city of Ballwin have agreed to have the city be part of a pilot program to evaluate the usage of LED residential street lights. The pilot program, sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), is expected to last for more than two years and will evaluate the cost effectiveness of LED technology when used in residential street lights. AmerenUE will maintain the street lights and charge the city for energy usage costs.

AmerenUE will be installing 11 LED street lights along Holloway Road between Baxter Road and Country Creek. After the completion of the program, the city will have the opportunity to purchase the street lights from EPRI. AmerenUE could not provide a cost estimate for the LED street lights.

“I’ve asked for an energy-only rate with a separate bill specifically for these fixtures so there will be no question in tracking the effectiveness both from a cost standpoint and energy consumption standpoint,” Ballwin City Administrator Bob Kuntz said.

Kuntz said he expects a significant cost

reduction as a result of replacing the standard cobra high-intensity light fixtures with the new LED lights.

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CREVE COEUR Shiny new police car The Creve Coeur City Council on March 8 approved the replacement of one of the cars from its fleet in the police department that was badly damaged in an accident.

City officials said they believe that in order to keep costs to a minimum, the police department will use the state contract to buy a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The cost for the new car is $20,193. The city

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Prescription drug ‘Take Back’ nets more than 100,000 pills The Rockwood School District Drug-Free Coalition on Feb. 20 partnered with the Ballwin, Ellisville, Eureka and St. Louis County Police Departments to provide area-wide Prescription Medication “Take Back” events.

Boxes were filled with the prescription medicines.

Five simultaneous events were offered in Ballwin, Clarkson Valley/Wildwood, Ellisville, Eureka and Fenton where the local divisions of the St. Louis County Police Department and their respective municipalities supported the effort.

More than 400 residents dropped off their excess medications, resulting in a total collection of 118,171 pills, inhalers, tubes of ointment, patches and other drugs. There were 3,718 different types of medication collected.

Police officers, volunteers from the Citizens’ Police Academy and Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition members were present at each site to greet residents, collect and count the medications, and provide education on the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse.

Residents expressed overwhelming gratitude for this community service, many of them bringing in large bags and boxes of medications prescribed 10 to 15 years ago.

Responses from residents indicated the need for communities to offer these events more often and to include receipt of over-the-counter medications. As a result, overthe-counter medications will be accepted at future “Take Back” events.

Medication “Take Backs” will be offered again from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., April 17 at the same Ballwin, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Eureka and Fenton locations.

Residents can watch for event promotion via area pharmacies and businesses, the Rockwood School District and electronic roadside billboards the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) will set up prior to the event.

The sites are: Ballwin Police Department (300 Park Drive); Clarkson Valley/ Wildwood at the Fru-Con Center (15933 Clayton Road in Clarkson Valley); Ellisville Police Department (37 Weis Ave.); Eureka Police Department (120 City Hall Drive) ;and Fenton City Hall (625 Smizer Mill Road).

For more information, contact Ken McManus, coordinator of the Rockwood DrugFree Coalition, at 938-2329. would buy the car rather than spend an additional $3,000 to buy a Ford Crown Victoria, which is among the brand of cars that the police department uses in its fleet.

MANCHESTER Pricey dog park design criticized The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department, along with SWT Design, on March 15 presented details of a proposed dog park in Seibert Park. The dog park, with an estimated price tag of more than $800,000, drew strong criticism from both the Manchester Board of Aldermen and residents in attendance.

As part of a grant that the city obtained to study the feasibility of a dog park, the design firm presented a concept design that would place three separate quarter-acre dog areas into Seibert Park. The design

also calls for park-wide improvements as well as the stabilization of banks along a creek in the park. Manchester City Administrator Ed Blattner said the creek is prone to flooding in the spring and fall, which could result in recurring clean-up costs if the design plan advances.

Jay Wohlschlaeger, of SWT Design, said the cost of the project could be lessened by using city staff to complete portions of the project. Wohlschlaeger said the concept design split the project into four phases, which would reduce the cost burden on the city. Manchester Parks and Recreation Director Eileen Collins said that by completing the design process, the city could apply for grant funding for implementation of the dog park.

Several board members questioned whether residents want a dog park. Collins said she plans to poll city residents to see if a dog park is an amenity citizens would want.

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Controversial Transportation Development District Officials, residents continue to clash

By Julie Brown Patton open communications regarding the TDD A unique Transportation Development and other city officials’ actions have District (TDD) established during the been part of Ballwin Board of Aldermen summer of 2009 for the corner of Clarkson meetings ever since, as well as residents’ and Kehrs Mill Roads remains a point of requests for additional details. contention.

For at least six months, many local resiThe Clarkson-Kehrs Mill TDD was dents who live near the TDD have said they formed to help fund the cost of community have serious issues about potential Sunimprovements near this intersection where shine Law violations with respect to the a Schnucks store is to be constructed. It consent and agreement from Ballwin city imposes a 1-cent sales tax on purchases at representatives for the TDD’s formation. the store when it is built.

Most recently, attorney Stephen Kling TDDs are political subdivisions created Jr. said 141 West County residents asked to construct roads, bridges, interchanges him to file an official complaint with the or other transportation-related projects. Missouri Attorney General’s office, asking A board of directors governs the TDDs, for an investigation. Kling said that while which are financed through the issuance of Ballwin City Attorney Robert “Bob” Jones, notes, bonds or other debt securities. These at the time the suit was filed, claimed the boards authorize sales taxes or tolls or matter was discussed in a closed session levy property taxes or special assessments of Ballwin aldermen and that no vote or within the boundaries of the respective records were required, Jones said a general TDDs to pay for the transportation-related direction was given in his litigation discusexpenditures. sion.

After Schnucks received legal approval “The (Ballwin) city attorney made that for the Clarkson-Kehrs Mill TDD on Aug. claim again during the TDD appeal, which 11, 2009, unaware and surprised West started me thinking and checking the record County residents filed a motion to intervene and dates because something did not seem on Aug. 14, citing the need for community right,” Kling said. “Upon my review and communication and a public hearing. Both after discussing it with the clients, the comsides then debated the relevance of a new plaint was supplemented because based on Missouri law effective Aug. 28, 2009, that the records that I have, this could not have requires public hearings for all new TDDs. happened as stated by the city attorney.”

On Sept. 9, St. Louis County Associate Kling said he firmly believes that state Circuit Court Judge Judy Draper denied laws required a vote and a record of that the motion from residents to intervene. vote, regardless of whether the meeting is a Opposing views about transparent and closed or an open one.

“We especially feel public records are vital for such an important matter as agreeing and consenting to forming a district that can impose a sales tax for up to 40 years,” Kling said. “The fact that aldermen did not review project details, the total costs and ability of the tax to cover it, terms of the tax or other relevant information, did not allow public comment on it and have signed a development agreement before any papers were filed to form the TDD like other cities do is even more shocking to me.”

Jones, a former Ballwin mayor, said the city’s position is that the city did not truly consent to this TDD because the city of Ballwin is “a nominal party” to the project.

“Neither of the roads to be improved through this TDD are city streets,” Jones said. “Clarkson is a state road and Kehrs Mill is a county road.”

He said no approval was required because one property owner held the land comprising the TDD and no taxpayers are living within it.

“Due to the unique geography and circumstance of this district, it is not necessary to have a public hearing,” Jones said.

“There are three different ways to form TDDs. This particular TDD is considered a ‘captive’ one.”

Jones said he considered the TDD a “win-win” because Ballwin residents do not lose tax dollars and will gain roadway improvements that Schnucks will make. A ruling on the latest round of motions and investigation is expected by April 6.

Construction has started on a new movie theater in Wildwood.

Construction for new theater in Wildwood

By Julie Brown Patton Contractors who are building a new 30,000-square-foot movie theater in Wildwood said they are doing what they can to expedite the production schedule after this winter’s tough weather made certain elements of progress challenging or impossible.

Ed Kohn, managing member of Greenberg Development Co., said the theater is on track to open this fall.

“We’re still a little weather-dependent but we think we have a good chance to speed up the opening to early September,” Kohn said.

Located in Wildwood’s Town Center, the theater will be the first in the St. Louis area with all-digital projection in all 10 auditoriums. The location also will be the first theater in Missouri, and one of the first in the world, to be built without a projection booth.

Kohn said the steel foundation for the project is expected to be complete by the end of March and that all construction materials for the rest of the building are being stored in St. Louis.

MoDOT officially breaks ground on Hwy. 141 project The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and its contractor, Fred Weber, Inc., officially broke ground on the Hwy. 141 relocation project in a ceremony on March 15.

The event was held on the north end of the project, south of Olive Blvd. and just east of Wood Chase Plaza.

The $44.5 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project will move Hwy. 141 further to the east between Ladue Road and Olive Blvd., raising the roadway

out of the flood plain and improving the traffic flow. It will connect with a St. Louis County project, the Page-Olive Connector, at Olive Blvd.

In addition, Fred Weber will be completing a $10 million Metropolitan Sewer District upgrade along the Hwy. 141 project.

The project is expected to reduce flooding and congestion on Hwy. 141.

Work on the project should start in late March and should be finished by summer 2012.

From left: MoDOT West County Area Engineer Karen Yeomans, MoDOT St. Louis District Engineer Ed Hassinger, Maryland Heights Mayor Mike Moeller, Bob Burns from Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office, Chesterfield Mayor John Nations, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley, Missouri Sen. Jane Cunningham, Missouri Highways and Transportation Commissioner Grace Nichols and U.S. Congressman Todd Akin break ground for the relocated Hwy. 141 in St. Louis County.

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By Julie Brown Patton Environmental tests on property intended to become the Strecker Forest subdivision in Wildwood revealed dioxin and traces of toxic chemicals still are at the site but not at levels higher than originally found during the nearby U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund clean-up project nearly 30 years ago.

The areas recently tested for soil and groundwater contaminants rest on 18 acres north of Strecker Road, which runs northwest from Manchester Road to Clayton Road. The tract of land consists of three lots, one of which is listed on the EPA’s national registry.

Housing developer Wesley Byrne paid $1.15 million for the acreage, which borders the national Superfund area commonly referred to as the Ellisville-Bliss site.

Russell Bliss was the waste hauler that Times Beach hired in the 1970s to spray roads with oil. He used a toxic mix that ended up requiring the town to be evacuated, razed and turned into a park.

In 2007, Byrne received permission from Wildwood officials to build the 24-lot subdivision, but it later was halted due to environmental concerns.

City representatives and Byrne have been locked in a lawsuit ever since.

City officials commissioned an environmental re-testing investigation in October.

Although environmental consultants told Wildwood City Council members on March 8 that certain portions of the property were remediated enough to not cause human harm as set by EPA risk levels, more cleanup of toxic chemicals was recommended.

John Mundell, of Indianapolis-based Mundell & Associates, said three areas of the proposed subdivision should be immediately fenced off to prevent direct contact with materials found there.

He recommended six other action items: • Remove all visible waste debris, buried metallic debris and shallow impacted soils identified within the central drainage valley on the site and dispose of it at an approved waste facility.

• Execute appropriate health and safety precautions at the site for air quality and dust monitoring during excavation operations, including appropriate worker protection, dust suppression and minimal vehicular tracking of on-site soils and waste residue.

• Give special attention to the pond located in the western section that was identified as a developing sinkhole as well

as the central drainage areas because they act as the primary discharge pathways of all precipitation, surface run-off and groundwater from the site.

• Conduct a final sampling and testing program over the entire area to ensure all waste removal has been completed and appropriate soil clean-up levels achieved.

• Keep the National Priorities List (NPL) area in the northeast corner of the site inaccessible to contact and off-limits for future residential development.

“In its current condition, it represents a continuing chemical source and threat to human health and the environment,” Mundell said.

• Require further geotechnical engineering assessment of the ground based on the karst topography at the site.

Previous clean-up levels for dioxin were 1/1,000 parts per trillion for shallow soil.

Mundell said the EPA 1998 acceptable risk standards were set for “2.5 people out of 10,000 getting cancer if they eat the contaminated soil.”

He said that the EPA and other governing bodies will consider setting new, stricter standards this June, which would reflect a residential level of one person out of every 1 million getting cancer if they eat the soil or rub it on their skin.

The Wildwood City Council took no action at the March 8 meeting.

The next status conference for the lawsuit, which is in St. Louis County Circuit Judge Richard Bresnahan’s court, is set for April 17. Bresnahan has indicated that he hopes both parties will be able to resolve the dispute about the developmental moratorium prior to a court trial.

Bruce Morrison, special city attorney for this project, said Wildwood City Councilmembers now may evaluate several options: whether to accept the Mundell & Associates report results; to require additional environmental clean-up to the area prior to any construction; to render the site not suitable for development; to lift the moratorium on the potential subdivision development; to adopt the report without changing the business circumstances; or some combination of these actions.

Morrison said federal Superfund dollars only go to projects that have been deemed “abandoned or uncontrolled,” neither of which designation fits the Strecker Forest development site.

The next status conference for the lawsuit is set for April 17

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Increased signage regarding sharing the road With bicyclists and motorists sharing the roadways, Wildwood representatives decided to take extra precautions and posted cycle-related warning signs on Fox Creek Road, per recommendations stemming from the city’s Board of Public Safety discussions.

Ryan Thomas, Wildwood’s director of public safety, said 10 new signs were posted on Fox Creek Road to raise awareness of bicycle traffic on this busy roadway, which also connects travelers from Hwy.

Ron Dirks, Wildwood Public Works inspector, installed 10 new caution signs.

Chesterfield officials approve design phase of trail system

By Casey Godwin The Chesterfield City Council on March 15 approved a walk-able and bike-able community master plan for the city. The plan, which was developed through the cooperation of the city and Trailnet, outlines a future that includes bike lanes, multi-use trails and other pedestrian- and bike-friendly amenities throughout the city.

It also will connect to similar efforts in bordering cities.

“We’ve been for years trying to develop a master trail plan with interconnected trails throughout the city and we did this in cooperation with several surrounding cities to develop something that was not limited by our borders,” Chesterfield Planning and Public Works Director Mike Geisel said.

Chesterfield Civil Engineer Ben Niesen said adoption of the plan does not mean swift implementation of any of the projects outlined in it. Additionally, cost estimates cannot be made on any of the projects outlined in the plan.

“There is currently no money set aside for implementation of this plan to date,” Niesen said. “This is step one, the next step is to have staff and City Council prioritize what they want to do throughout the city and each new project that comes in or street improvement we’ll consider what bike or pedestrian applications we have in this plan.”

Implementation of parts of the master plan also is contingent on St. Louis County and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).

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He said “Cyclists: Use Caution” signs were installed in addition to some curve warning signs.

“We have added the caution signs on a couple of other streets, but this is the first time we have used so many on a single roadway,” Thomas said. “That is because Fox Creek Road has generated the largest numbers of complaints and concerns over bicycle traffic.”

Thomas said he does not have an actual

count of bicycles on Fox Creek Road but imagines it is similar to the bicycle traffic on a lot of other city roadways.

“Only Fox Creek Road sees higher vehicle speeds and has several narrow and curvy segments,” Thomas said. “Ultimately, it is my hope that we can provide paved shoulders. But we realize such an improvement would be very costly and would likely require phasing in over several years. In the interim, this additional signage should help in that it increases awareness.”

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By Ted Dixon Jr. Officials for the Creve Coeur Police Department said that their latest endeavor is an extended effort to improve public safety.

A new red light camera will be installed March 15 at the intersection of Olive Blvd. and North New Ballas Road.

Creve Coeur Public Information Officer Melissa Weiss said that 29,500 violations have been issued since the city voted to install photo enforcement at various intersections in 2007.

Officials said that the total revenue raised from the cameras from October 2007 to March 2010 is $2,477,584. Officials said that the cost to operate the program is $1,366,177. The city has received $1,111,407 and officials said that revenue is used to offset operating costs of the police department.

Violators at the new enforcement intersection will receive a warning notice for seven days, until March 21. Beginning on March 22, violation notices will be issued.

The fine for a red light violation in the city is the same as an officer-observed violation, $100. Just like a parking ticket, the registered owner and not necessarily the driver will be responsible for the violation notice. Under this format, no points would

be assessed against the vehicle owner’s license.

The city will continue to contract with American Traffic Solutions to administer the system.

Creve Coeur consistently ranks among the communities having the most car crashes. Many of those accidents occur at intersections with electric signals.

Creve Coeur Police Sgt. Jon Romas said officers completed 125 accident reports between 2007-09 where a traffic signal or sign violation was found to be a “probable contributing circumstance.” Out of these, 49 people were injured.

Romas said that since 2004-06, when there were no red light cameras in the city, there has been a 45 percent decrease of injury accidents. Officials said they also saw an overall decrease in collisions.

“Furthermore, the city of Creve Coeur has seen a 40 percent decrease in the amount of violations notices issued at intersections where automated enforcement exists,” Romas said in a statement.

Creve Coeur Police Chief Glenn Eidman echoed those sentiments, saying this program increases the safety of drivers and pedestrians in the city.

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By Diane Plattner The state of Missouri recently was knocked out of the first round of a federal multi-billion dollar education funding competition, but state and local officials remain optimistic.

Missouri was not among 16 states that were named as finalists in the first round of Race to the Top, a $4.3 billion federal grant competition. Federal education officials announced that 15 states, including Illinois as well as the District of Columbia, have been selected as finalists for the competition.

Circle Of Concern hosts Birthday Bash To mark 43 years of serving the community, and to celebrate the first year in its new building, Circle Of Concern is hosting a Birthday Bash from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wed., March 31 at its new center (112 St. Louis Ave. in Valley Park).

As part of the celebration, Circle is asking friends to bring items for its Birthday Club. Requested items include: • Gift cards to toy stores and discount stores.

• Gift wrap and gift bags.

• New toys and similar items appropriate for young children.

• Cake mixes, canned frosting, birthday candles, plates and other party favors.

The Birthday Club provides wrapped toys and other presents, along with birthday bags with cake mix, frosting, candles, plates and party favors, to children under age 13. (The items are given to parents to take home and give to the kids without any notation that the gifts are from Circle Of Concern.)

In 2009, Circle’s Birthday Club shared more than 500 sets of presents. This year, the charity expects to share items with more than 600 kids.

“Most of our friends have yet to experience our wonderful new home,” Circle Director Glenn Koenen said. “We want the people who made this place possible to see it in action. We will have tours of the center, with Circle volunteers around to explain what we do and how we do it.”

Circle Of Concern began in the mid1960s when representatives of a handful of congregations started to work together to help the rural poor in the Gumbo area. In March 1967 the group organized as Circle Of Concern. Early projects included holiday baskets, 4-H clubs and scholarships for post-high school education. Today more than 94 congregations, local schools, scores of civic organizations, businesses and nearly 4,000 individuals support Circle.

Missouri, which is one of approximately 40 states that applied for the program, asked for $750 million for a major overhaul to state schools. The overhaul would include adopting new national standards for classroom teaching content and developing teacher evaluations that consider student test scores.

Officials for the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts are among more than 500 Missouri districts that expressed preliminary support for the state’s application for the competition. Still, area school district

officials expressed cautious optimism about the program and said they wanted to ensure local school districts retained control.

The Missouri Sovereignty Project, which opposes Missouri’s participation in the national competition for education reform, takes the position that the Missouri school board, school districts and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon have “signed away your sovereign rights to determine the educational content and services your child receives.”

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Barretts Elementary parents express dissatisfaction about principal

By Diane Plattner Several parents at Barretts Elementary in the Parkway School District have taken their dissatisfaction with their school principal to the school board.

At the March 10 Parkway School Board meeting, Manchester resident Leslie Schuman spoke on behalf of many people in the Barretts community, including parents, teachers, children and taxpayers, voicing numerous major concerns about Barretts Principal Tim Dutton.

Schuman said that Barretts has experienced an overwhelming decline in morale and staff turnover under Dutton’s leadership for the past few years, during which the Barretts community has expressed many concerns to Parkway officials, she said.

Feeling ignored by district officials about the issue, Schuman said teachers and parents contacted the Parkway National Education Association (PNEA) for assistance.

PNEA then conducted surveys on the issue, which revealed staff members’ descriptions of Dutton in negative terms, such as “defensive, distrustful, dishonest, controlling, disrespectful, manipulative and malicious,” Schuman said. She added that several Barretts staff members described the work environment under Dutton’s leadership as “negative, fearful, sad, hostile, militant and unfriendly.”

Under Dutton’s leadership, approximately 70 percent of staff has left the school, Schuman said.

In addition, she said an 18-page complaint about Dutton included one parent who said Dutton has transformed Barretts from a positive learning environment to an unwelcoming, cold, gloomy building.

Schuman alleged that Dutton has falsified and skewed the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test scores by handpicking and tutoring certain students to increase their test scores. She called this tactic sneaky, unethical and grounds for his termination.

Parkway officials said the allegation that Dutton has falsified and skewed the MAP test scores is absolutely without merit.

“As with most high-performing schools in the region, Barretts offers tutoring services before or after school for students who need it,” said Paul Tandy, Parkway spokesman. “It is a voluntary program that is made available to parents and is quite common in the St. Louis region.”

Tandy said the tutoring is intended to help students improve their academic performance on the MAP exams. He said officials review student performance data and select those students who need help.

“To say Barretts is doing anything unethical or trying to skew MAP scores is categorically false,” Tandy said.

Parent Shelley Thomas-Benke presented the school board with a letter that 103 parents have signed, endorsing Mike Schultz, Barretts’ assistant principal, whom they said is departing from the school.

But not all Barretts parents agreed with the group’s concerns about Dutton. Brian Klos, whose 9-year-old daughter attends Barretts, said he feels this is a small, but vocal, group that has distributed false, irresponsible e-mails about Dutton. He also expressed concerns about the group’s efforts to urge parents to stop volunteering

at the school. Klos also said he feels this group is undermining the ability of Barretts educators and administrators to give their full attention to the kids at Barretts, which, he feels, has a fine reputation.

“If I truly believed the atmosphere and morale at Barretts were in dire straits and that my daughter was not receiving a quality education, I would not hesitate to enroll her in another school,” Klos said.

Dutton said he is grateful for the partnership and collaborative work within the Barretts community where students,

parents and staff are proud of the school’s academic progress.

“It is concerning for me when any community member is dissatisfied with me or our school,” Dutton said. “I am always willing to meet with anyone who brings a matter of concern to my attention. When we keep our focus on the best interest of students and are willing to work respectfully through a process, I truly believe we can make effective decisions that best serve students and bring honor to the Barretts community.”

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Chesterfield City Council names Wiegand Citizen of the Year The Chesterfield City Council has named Don Wiegand as the 2009 Citizen of the Year.

A Citizens’ Selection Committee presented its recommendation to the City Council following a review of several nominations. Chesterfield Mayor John Nations presented Wiegand with the award at the March 15 City Council Meeting.

Citizens of the Year are recognized for their benefit to the city of Chesterfield through volunteerism, working on community projects and overall civic contributions to the community.

Wiegand is a world-renowned sculptor with his studio located in the Chesterfield Valley. He has established the Wiegand Foundation which supports numerous charities throughout the area.

“Anyone who knows Don recognizes his spirit and his generosity to others,” one nomination stated. “His attitude of endless giving is nothing less than inspirational to all who know him.”

Another stated that “Don’s dreams and actions to support his personal mission of giving back to our community have demonstrated so many amazing successes through his personal sacrifices in time and resources.”

Nations also recognized Wiegand for his involvement in establishing the Spirit of Hope Award. This award is presented annually for outstanding service to the United States and is awarded to men and women of the United States Armed Forces, entertainers and other distinguished Americans

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and organizations whose patriotism and service reflect that of Bob Hope. Hope was designated the first honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces for his decades of entertaining troops, both in peacetime and in combat zones. The U.S. Congress bestowed this honor and President Bill Clinton signed it into law. The award is a likeness of Hope that was created by Wiegand, who now coordinates and funds the award through The Wiegand Foundation.

Nations recognized Wiegand for all he has done over the years to be a good partner with the city of Chesterfield and the many residents in the region who have benefited from his charitable work.

“Thank you for all you do for the city and the community to enrich all our lives,” Nations said.

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Residents are guaranteed the total price of building will not exceed $8 million, but many are wondering if the overall exterior design is locked in stone, or some other material, in this case.

Some are asking if they are voting on only the cost of the building, the actual final design of it, or both. Reactions to any artistic execution are subjective, but some residents have said they could not see themselves voting for a building that looks like the current rendering.

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The architects on numerous occasions Date issue: reminded groups of people thatof ‘form needs to follow function’ to some degree, Client: and that certain architectural Size: aspects were determined by ‘leading by example’ Colors: through deliberately working with the land topography at the site. ButPictures: another set of architects who serve on the city’s ArchiLogos: tectural Review Board questioned whether the last design, an overall Copy: “lodge-y look,” was befitting of a city hall, even for such a municipality focused on nature.

“In my view, the voters are deciding on the expenditure as required by Wildwood’s City Charter,” Wildwood City Attorney Rob Golterman said. “Final decisions regarding design and architectural features would rest with City Council.”

Gunn, an architect and developer, said he hopes there still is time to incorporate changes and enhancements to the exterior because he believes “the design is underachieved.” He said he met with Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther on several occasions to discuss his design recommendations,

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“After I attended a few City Hall Steering Committee meetings and could see that my suggestions were not being acknowledged, I drew up some of my own designs,” Gunn said. “I think people want to see a building illustration that they’re proud enough of to vote for.”

Gunn said he believed it was a gross injustice to limit the building input to only the small number of those who attended the public input sessions. However, committee members and city officials said they had hoped many more residents would attend the various input sessions to provide their perspectives, and there Wildwood resident Don Gunn, who is an architect and have been other avenues developer, wants to see some tweaks to the proposed design of the Wildwood City Hall. through which to comment on the building, such as electronically and when the make suggestions; just don’t raise the renderings have been displayed at various (overall) cost.” They said constructing the city sites. building is a wise step because it includes Gunn said he finds the current rendering community meeting space, will save money of the proposed hall “not palatable.” His over time from not renting space, and is a adjustments focus on streetscape modifica- matter of civic pride as well as an investtions, such as moving the air conditioning ment in Wildwood’s Town Center. Gragunit slightly around and behind some steps nani also served on the City Hall Steering so it is not the first element visitors see. He Committee. thinks dormers and a more imposing design Officials said that all Wildwood houseto mark the front entryway are warranted. holds should receive a city newsletter that He said his architectural tweaks would not highlights the current building rendering, increase the project’s overall cost. with more details. Gunn said he is conWildwood residents John Gragnani and cerned that residents will not know that Don Kozlowski stated in an informational some exterior design changes are possible. question-and-answer document about the “We have one chance in a lifetime to do a City Hall project that citizens “can still City Hall,” Gunn said. “Let’s do it right.”

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By Casey Godwin Officials for the city of Manchester and for the South Manchester Transportation Development District (TDD) may be close to working out an intergovernmental agreement.

There has never been a formal agreement between the city and the TDD regarding how the taxes from the TDD are to be spent.

For example, officials with Pace Properties, which developed the Manchester Highlands shopping plaza across the street on the north side of Manchester Road, want the TDD to pay for a stoplight in that area.

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“I believe these discussions were very open, frank and productive,” Creighton said. “We didn’t want exchange of agreements going back and forth with provisions; we wanted to make sure the attorneys were on board on how these provisions were written.”

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Manchester Alderman Mike Clement (ward 2) asked Creighton if attorneys for the TDD had addressed concerns about the amount spent in legal fees. Of the approximately $293,000 tax dollars that the TDD has collected, about $166,000 had been paid to Jenkins and Kling for legal fees (as of November 2009). At a previous board meeting, the board members expressed concern about invoices they had received with most of the content being redacted so that they could not examine the TDD expenditures. Creighton said non-redacted statements had been requested. With guidance from the Missouri Attorney General’s office, the TDD has supplied invoices with fewer items redacted for inspection.

“A lot of those (legal) costs relate to other items, not just this agreement – formation of the district and negotiations with MoDOT – but a substantial portion relate to this agreement and ongoing discussions with the city,” Creighton said.

A letter that the TDD’s law firm sent to Gunn in December responded to concerns that the board raised. It cited “ceaseless political grandstanding, frivolous finding of ethical complaints about Aldermen and political maneuvering by the city” to be “an unnecessary source of ongoing legal fees by the South Manchester TDD.” Both Creighton and Gunn said they were not aware of ethical violations that had been filed.

Clement previously wanted an audit to be conducted on the TDD. Creighton said the state does audit TDDs, but due to limiting resources, may not audit the South Manchester TDD. Still, Clement said that if an agreement is not reached by the first April board meeting, city officials should contact the state auditor to request an audit be done on the TDD.

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Poland is a nationally-recognized expert on suicide intervention, school crisis, youth violence, self injury, school safety, threat assessment, parenting and psychological services in schools. He will address depression and anxiety in young people and what families can do to guide and support them through turbulent times.

Officials said that: • Suicide is the third leading cause of death in teens.

• More children die by suicide than any other medical cause (top six causes combined).

• For adolescents ages 10 to 14, the suicide rate over the last 20 years has increased by more than 100 percent.

• More than half of all kids who suffer from depression will eventually attempt suicide.

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Underage drinking Town Hall meeting The Rockwood School District DrugFree Coalition hosts for parents and community members a Town Hall Meeting from 7-8 p.m. on Tues., March 30 on underage drinking. The meeting will be held at Sacred Heart Church (on the southeast corner of Hwy. 109 and I-44 in Eureka).

Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with National Honor Society students from Rockwood Summit High School providing child care.

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“It’s a wonderful opportunity for the kids to see an idol of theirs and to hear how important school is to be successful in any career they may choose,” Fairway Elementary Principal Karen Hargadine said. “He really is one of those role models you want the kids to look up to.”

Maclin visited the students last year after receiving a few letters from some of the boys in the class. The letters, which were part of a writing assignment, shared how it would be their dream to meet Maclin out of all the famous people in the world.

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Panelists include Ken McManus, Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition director; Marilyn Bader of NCADA; Sgt. Curtis Hanock of the National Guard Anti-Drug Unit; Valerie Kamhi, Marquette High School Supporting Teens at Risk (STAR) and Turning Recreational Energies in New Directions (TREND) sponsor; and several current Rockwood School District students. A monitor will help facilitate the discussion and plenty of time will be allowed for questions and answers.

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Students today are faced with numerous challenges. To help educate parents and the community, the Rockwood School District Guidance and Counseling Department in cooperation with the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition presents a three-part series: • Help a Child: Save a Life; Supporting Suicide Safety in Schools: 7-8:30 p.m. on Tues., March 30 in the Eureka High School theater (4525 Hwy. 109 in Eureka).

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• Adolescent Depression; Suicide Awareness and Education: 7-8:30 p.m. on Tues., April 13 at Rockwood South Middle School (1628 Hawkins Road in Fenton). Join Neal Penberthy and Marian McCord, founders of CHADS Coalition, an organization with the mission to advance the knowledge and prevention of adolescence and suicide, and Rockwood’s Sharon Sevier as they discuss what all parents and community members need to know to help those around them who may suffer from depression.

• 21st Century Parenting; Present Involved – Effective: 7-8:30 p.m. on Tues., April 27 in the Crestview Middle School auditorium (16025 Clayton Road in Ellisville). Join Tom Michler, therapist with the Johnson/Michler Group, and Rockwood’s Sharon Sevier as they take an in-depth look at parenting skills. This final presentation focuses on helping families with the pre-

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“Nationally, 15 percent of students report considering suicide, and 7 percent report having attempted it,” Sevier said. “It’s the third-leading cause of death for youth under 24 years of age, but parents can help through awareness and education.”

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Parkway Pillar Awards honor extraordinary service The Parkway School District announced eight recipients of the 2010 “Pillar of Parkway” Award. The prestigious “Pillar Award” is presented to individuals who have provided extraordinary service to the Parkway community, demonstrated consistent leadership, inspired others and gone beyond what is expected.

This year’s winners are: • Raoul Campa: fifth-grade teacher at Oak Brook Elementary • Ann Hansen: third-grade teacher at Barretts Elementary • Lisa Harnacker: manager of Health Services • Nan Johnson: parent/volunteer, West area • Cindy Knight: teacher’s assistant at McKelvey Elementary • Jenny Marquart: principal at North High • Peggy O’Malley-Dean: GOLD Star Partnership Program coordinator for Special School District • Mary Thompkins: parent/volunteer, West High The Pillars will be recognized on April 26 at Parkway’s Appreciation Evening, along with Parkway’s Teachers of the Year and other district honorees.

The Pillar Selection Committee members, all previous Pillar winners, include co-chairs Jenny Hosch, volunteer; and Bruce Hunter, principal of Shenandoah Valley Elementary; Pam Dudley, Southwest Middle teacher; Kristi Garcia, volunteer; Sue Hockensmith, volunteer; Doug Hoover, Central High band director; Carole Lander, counselor at Claymont; Bart Prosser, North High teacher; Tracey Ratchford, teaching assistant at Craig Elementary; and Sharon Stover, human resources.

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Amateur swimming The Rockwood Swim Club (RSCA) recently captured first place at the Ozark Short Course Swim Championships, narrowly defeating the Parkway Swim Club.

It marked the second consecutive year the club won the event. Rockwood earned first place with 4,657 points. Parkway came in second with 4,561.5 points.

“We’re thrilled to claim this Division I title for the second year in a row,” said Rockwood Coach Todd Gabel, who recently led the Lafayette girls to the state swimming championship. “It was great to see so many swimmers achieve new time standards at the meet. We have a younger, but experienced and enthusiastic team.”

Gabel added that the club recently had two swimmers receive top 10 rankings in the United States for their second consecutive year.

“I believe that number could double this year,” Gabel said. “These are accomplishments that earn Rockwood Silver Medal status every year.”

Individual RSCA High Point Awards: • 10 & U Girls: Katiana Porporis (Chesterfield); first place.

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• 15 & O Girls: Evyn Spencer (O’Fallon); third place.

Second Year Top 10 Ranking Swimmers/ Events: • Lauren Votava: Long course, seventh in the 50 freestyle, third in the 100 freestyle and 10th in the 100 butterfly; short course, eighth in 100 freestyle.

• Patrick Vega: Long course, sixth in the 200 freestyle, fourth in the 400 freestyle and ninth in the 800 freestyle.

High school signings Marquette High School baseball player Matt Meyer has signed a letter of intent to play at Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College.

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“I think it is the right move for him because it gives Matt another two years to develop physically, gain weight, get stronger and improve his velocity,” Meyer said.

“Matt has really good mechanics, so now he will be able to build from there. Hutchinson competes in a great conference. Another former Marquette pitcher played there (Tim Statz, 2007), and he recently signed with Mississippi State, so Hutchinson does a great job of sending players onto the next level. Matt has an opportunity to pitch next year as a freshman, and that is a great situation for any collegiate athlete.”

Meyer competes hard, said his coach.

“He showed the ability as a junior to change speeds (and) move the ball around the bottom of the strike zone, which created soft contact,” Meyer said. “That allowed the defense to make plays. His greatest strength is that he can make three completely different pitches look the same in terms of arm angle and arm speed, which makes it difficult for the hitter to be effective.”

Once again this spring, Meyer will play first base.

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dles the poor throws during games while being agile with his feet. I am confident he will be able to do that.” *** Chaminade recently held its spring college signing event for seniors. There were 14 seniors who signed college letters of intent.

Here is a list of the 2009-10 signings: • Baseball: Tyler Wood, Furman University.

• Football: John Grunik and Mason Hutson, Washburn University.

• Golf: Spencer Lane, Spring Hill College; Alex Staskiel, Trinity University. * Lacrosse: Andrew Mower, Lehigh University.

• Soccer: Tony Auck, Quincy University; Ryne Baer, Bellarmine University; John Fernandez, Truman State University; Tyler Fisher, American University; Austin Lage, Southern Indiana University; James Meyerkord, Lehigh University; Alex Weber, Northern Kentucky University; and Kevin Wilson, Drake University.

High school boys’ lacrosse West Side Lacrosse has ranked Chaminade senior Patrick Anthon among the top 25 lacrosse players in the United States. He is ranked No. 23 in the country.

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Messer tops Griffey, Landon scoring records Lafayette High School senior Michael Messer set the single-season scoring record this year for the Lancers. The 6-foot-5 Messer finished with 583 points to top the old record that Lafayette basketball standouts Tyler Griffey and Landon Shipley previously held.

He also topped the 1,000 point total for his career in the first game of the districts when he scored 16 points against Washington in a 60-47 victory.

“Tyler and Landon were great players but Michael made it impressive to get the record this year because he was all we had coming back from last year’s team,” Lafayette Coach Scott Allen said. “He got everyone’s best defense every night out. He go boxed-and-one and double teamed. He was our No. 1 option and everyone knew it. That’s what made it impressive.”

Messer, who averaged 20.8 points this season to lead the Suburban West Conference, scored 174 of his points on free throws. He went to the line for 215 shots, making 81 percent.

“It’s not like we were icing games,” Allen said. “That’s being aggressive. That’s the mark of a good player. How many times can you drive and get fouled and then make them pay like he did? He did a great job in that regard.”

Messer also led the Lancers in 3-point field goals with 59 for a 41 percent average.

He also shot 54 percent from inside the arc, helping Lafayette to a 17-11 record.

“He’s highly skilled,” Allen said. “He’s got a real good basketball IQ. The thing with Mike, at 6-5, he’s a match-up problem for other teams. He can shoot and he worked on his athleticism the last couple of years. He could drive it to the basket. He could take physical contact. He could shoot over smaller guys and drive by bigger guys. His ability to shoot the 3 was big. He’s a complete offensive player.”

Allen said Messer is as good in the classroom as he is on the basketball court.

“He’s a good kid. He’s an ideal student-athlete,” Allen said. “He has a 3.6 GPA. He’s just a great, great kid. I think every waking second that he didn’t study, he spent in the gym.”

Messer will play in college at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

“I think Edwardsville got a steal in getting Mike,” Allen said. “I think it’s a situation where he can go in and contribute right away for them. I think he’ll do well at Edwardsville.”

High school boys’ volleyball ESPN recently released its list of the top 50 volleyball teams in the United State, and Chaminade was among them.

The Red Devils are ranked No. 35 this year. Chaminade is the defending state champion. The Red Devils defeated DuBourg 25-19, 20-25, 25-17 last May to win the state crown.

College golf Parkway South graduate and Illinois junior Scott Langley recently was named the Big 10 Golfer of the Week.

Langley fired consecutive rounds of 68 en route to a runner-up finish at the LA Classics Invitational held at the 7,141-yard par-72 Oakbourne Club in Lafayette, La. The All-American carded a 73 in the final round of competition to tally a 7-under 209 score, just one stroke shy of the top spot, in leading his team to a second-place finish.

This is the fourth career Big 10 Golfer of

the Week award for Langley, who earned three during his sophomore campaign in 2009.

Winter sports wrap-up Several schools won conference championships this winter.

The Mary Institute and Saint Louis County Day School (MICDS) boys’ basketball team finished with a spotless 10-0 mark to dominate the ABC League. Overall, MICDS finished 21-6 with a district championship.

Parkway South shared the Suburban West Conference championship with Kirkwood.

Each school had a 7-1 record. Overall, Parkway South ended with a 20-9 record and a district championship.

Eureka won the Suburban South Conference championship with a perfect 7-0 record and ended 22-4, losing the district title game to Parkway South.

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Dream House and TeaRoom at 15425 Clayton Road in Ballwin is celebrating 20 years in business.

Judy Macher, owner of the popular ladies’ luncheon and shopping spot, credits her employees for her longstanding success.

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AWARDS & HONORS St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield has been named on the HealthGrades list of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year. Since 2007, St. Luke’s is the only Missouri hospital to achieve the designation, which is based solely on clinical outcomes at each of the nation’s nearly 5,000 non-government hospitals. Hospitals cannot opt in or out of the independent analysis.

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Reboulet began serving the Metro West Fire Protection District in 1998 and was fulfilling his second term on the Board of Directors. During his tenure, Reboulet served as board secretary and treasurer. In May 2001, he was elected chairman of the Board of Directors. He came to the fire district with an extensive management background, retiring from Eastman Kodak with 31 years of service.

Prior to joining Metro West, Bob worked as a volunteer medic with a large New York State EMS District. There, he held several elected positions, including executive vice president and president of the district.

A funeral service was held on March 17.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Backstoppers.

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“After his family, the fire district was Bob’s true passion,” Metro West Chief Vincent T. Loyal said. “Bob had a real vision of the role of the fire district in the community. He understood that we were there to serve the people and provide the best service possible. He was very much about serving the community through information and education. While we will certainly miss him, he has prepared us well and we will carry out his vision daily.”

Rockwood relaxes cell phone restrictions

By Diane Plattner Rockwood School District officials have eased cell phone restrictions in the wake of concerns about the district’s current regulations.

On March 4, Rockwood officials announced revised, relaxed regulations on students’ use of cell phones and other electronic communication devices. The revised regulation, to become effective for the 2010-11 school year, allows Rockwood high school students to use electronic/portable communication devices on school premises before school, during passing periods and at lunch.

Students may not use these devices on school premises at other times during regular school hours unless approved by a teacher on a limited basis for instructional purposes only, the revised regulation states.

Middle school students under the revised regulation may not use or display electronic/portable communication devices on school premises during regular school hours and may not use them during regular school hours as a camera.

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The revised regulation also states that use, display or activation of these items at times other than described “may” result in up to three days of in-school suspension.

The prior regulation stated that such a violation “will” result in up to three days of in-school suspension.

“We decided to review the regulation in light of student, parent and staff concerns that the current regulation was out of date,” said Karen Seiber, Rockwood’s executive director of secondary education. “Parents and students rely on this form of communication more than in past years.”

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The Rockwood mobile science lab pilot project began in August, visiting each of Rockwood’s 19 elementary schools where students welcomed it with open arms.

“It is really cool to learn and have fun at the same time,” said Kristen Clark, a fourth grader at Chesterfield Elementary.

District officials said the mobile science lab is meant to give the students an opportunity to do science labs that were not possible inside the science classroom because of the cost of equipment or prep time.

“By bringing the lab to them, we can buy only one set of equipment and one science specialist to provide these labs to students,” said Mike Szydlowski, Rockwood’s K-12 science coordinator.

Szydlowski said the project provides students with an opportunity to explore science in an authentic setting without the cost of purchasing expensive equipment for all 19 elementary schools.

“This does not take the place of any science teaching inside the classroom,” Szydlowski said. “It only enhances their science experience.”

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Hannah Vermont, a fifth-grade student at Wild Horse Elementary, said she not only enjoyed the mobile science lab, but it also made her a better scientist.

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Judy Luo, a fifth-grade student at Wild Horse Elementary, agreed.

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Szydlowski said the only drawback of the mobile lab is that it currently can only visit every Rockwood elementary student twice a year because of the district’s large size. But he said he hopes that will change in the future.

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By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES “Glass – From Furnace to Fabulous,” an exhibit of contemporary art glass created by seven St. Louis area artists, will be on view at Art Gallery of Hog Hollow in Chesterfield throughout the month of April.

To mark the occasion, an opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., April 9, and the show’s opening celebration will continue from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sat., April 10 and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., April 11. The artists’ works Artist Jon Biscan, shown here creating a large will be offered for sale.

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“The artists will join us Friday for the opening, and I expect them to drop in Saturday and Sunday for visits,” Art Gallery of Hog Hollow owner Tina Knoll said.

Each of the artists featured – Jon Biscan, Mike Hayes, Ben Klein, Amber Marshall, Kitty Mollman, Aaron Quigley and Michael Wyatt – will display three pieces of his or her own design.

Quigley, 26, of Ellisville, is a 2002 graduate of Lafayette High School who remembers the precise day that he was bitten by the creativity bug.

“I took my very first class at Third Degree Glass Factory on Sept. 20, 2003,” said Quigley, who has since established himself as a noted artist, instructor and demonstrator in the art of glass making.

Quigley particularly enjoys using a technique that is not widely used.

“Starting from a center point, I torch a small area, then twist one way, apply the torch again and twist in another direction,” Quigley said, explaining that the technique results in a zig-zag effect.

Wyatt is coordinating the event with Knoll, who for years has carried the artist’s work at her gallery, along with the works of several other local glass artists.

“I haven’t been blowing glass as long as the other people that will be in this show,” Wyatt said. “However, while learning to work with glass in the various applications, I have come in contact with many young people who have a vision. They keep me young. I started learning this art form late in life, but I’ve found that as difficult as it is, it’s never too late to learn.”

Glass blowing still is in its infancy in the U.S., and while an increasing number of young glass artists are impressing the art community with their designs, they are finding that marketing their work often is difficult.

“I’ve tried to help as many of them market themselves as I can,” Wyatt said.

“The Art Gallery of Hog Hollow and Christine Knoll have been very helpful in the past couple of years, giving young artists exposure for their work. I hope everyone will find the glass art in the upcoming event very interesting.”

For her part, Knoll said she is very excited about the opportunity to showcase a group of “outstanding St. Louis glass artists.”

“Their creativity will make for an impressive display of color and light,” Knoll said.

The Art Gallery of Hog Hollow is located at 14140 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. For additional information on the exhibit, call (314) 469-6125.

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All Signs Point To October It is time once again for the Newsmagazine Network to make its predictions for the 2010 version of the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Club.

By Tim Weber

Starting pitchers

The bullpen

The 2010 season sees the Cardinals opening with one of their most established starting rotations in recent memory.

Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright figure to continue as the most dominant pitching tandem in the National League. Kyle Lohse and Brad Penny are both serviceable No. 3 starters. Youngster Jaime Garcia gets the nod as the fifth starter. Rich Hill, a former 17-game winner, might just have the most screwed up mechanics this town has seen since Joaquin Andujar, and that will derail hill him this year. The club is betting that Garcia, who has great stuff but has suffered through a myriad of injuries in his pro career, will be able to step up and shoulder the load.

The redbirds are blessed with a number of pitchers who can serve as spot starters and keep the rookies workload to a minimum.

As is always the case, injuries can derail the best-laid plans faster than Vince Coleman can steal second base or trip over a tarp. The Cardinals lack organizational depth amongst starting pitchers, so pray that Carp can have rare back-to-back healthy seasons and that Waino is not fatigued after posting, by far, a career high in innings pitched.

Like the starting pitchers, the bullpen is relatively free from intrigue. If there is one thing that the farm system has been able to produce, it is right-handed middle relievers.

This year, Jason Motte, Kyle McClellan, Mitchell Boggs and Blake Hawksworth will take up the role of unheralded, middle-inning eaters. Any one of the latter three also is capable of a spot start when necessary, and Motte will serve as the back-up closer. The home team’s lefty spe-

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cialists, Trever Miller and Denys Reyes, figure to be highly effective again. Though they resemble a bullpen version of Laurel and Hardy, opposing lefties find nothing humorous about facing this duo.

The two question marks appear to be a recurring theme for the Cardinals of late: Can the aging closer put together another successful year and who will man the eighth inning? Ryan Franklin was nothing short of brilliant last year for the Redbirds, but can a closer who cannot strike hitters out really be that successful again? The short answer is yes. Franklin will continue to encourage hitters to pound the ball into the ground. That may make for some exciting saves, but they will be saves nonetheless. As for the eighth inning, expect a veritable smorgasbord of pitchers as La Russa and Duncan go match-up crazy to get hitters out.

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The starting infield Face it, Albert Pujols had the second-highest number of errors among starting first basemen last year, but his job still seems secure heading into 2010. In all seriousness, 2009 simply cemented Pujols’ place as the greatest right-handed hitter of all time. If DirectTV really wanted

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As for the rest of the infield, they have bats, too. They just do not use them as well as Pujols. They are here for their gloves and they should be. Brendan Ryan enjoyed a breakout season at shortstop last year; Skip Schumaker became a better second basemen every month of the season; and Yadier Molina is far and away the best defensive player in the game today.

As for third base, the Cardinals’ brass seems bound and determined to give the job to David Freese despite the fact that, through injury and off-field issues, the Lafayette High School graduate keeps trying to give the job back. It is true that Freese has stumbled a bit, but this year is the perfect time for him to become a star at this level. He is a plus defender, which will keep him in the lineup, and there is zero offensive pressure on him. Freese may well start the year batting eighth for the Redbirds and should be given ample time to become a serviceable professional for the next 10 years.

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Matt Holliday was a great signing. Is he overpaid? Absolutely. But think of his contract as an addendum to Pujols’ future contract and the signing makes a lot more sense. There are only maybe 10 hitters in the game with the moxie to actually protect Pujols in the lineup and Holliday is one of those players. He is young, he is prepared, he is immensely talented and he is unafraid

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Rasmus is due a breakout year. This youngster, hampered by a hernia that drained him of energy and 25 pounds, only showed a fraction of his ability in 2009. Look for a breakout year from Rasmus in 2010.

LF - Matt Holliday .320; 30 HRs; 130 RBIs CF - Colby Rasmus .280; 25 HRs; 75 RBIs RF - Ryan Ludwick .270; 25 HRs; 85 RBIs

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Bench What a difference one person makes when discussing the strength of a team’s bench. Three weeks ago, the bench was going to be the greatest weakness of this club.

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as a pinch hitter now that management does not have to worry about hiding his belowaverage defensive skills. Joe Mather is the needed pop off the bench and can play all the outfield spots as well as third and first base. Allen Craig is another hitting specialist who can play both corner outfield positions. And Jason Larue can grow an excellent moustache.

The Cardinals are likely to be running a tram between Memphis and St. Louis that will shuttle other bit players such as Tyler Green and Jon Jay to the big league club when the need arises.

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By Brian McDowell Eighty times a year, Al Hrabosky stands in front of large and rowdy school assemblies with Fredbird doing a program that both the team and Fox Sports sponsors called “Doin’ It Right.” Using baseball terms, Hrabosky tells kids about the importance of staying in school, staying away from drugs and not talking to strangers.

The 60-year-old currently sports a full white beard that makes him slightly resemble the singer Kenny Rogers. When seen in this context, surrounded by the delighted screams of elementary school children, it is difficult to believe that Hrabosky is the same guy the St. Louis Cardinals’ public relations department nicknamed “The Mad Hungarian.” In 1974, while working as the team’s closer, the Bay Area native was having a terrible season until one fateful day when he stepped off the mound, walked toward second base, talked to himself for a minute and forcefully slammed the ball into his glove.

“I did that as a concentration exercise to help with my thought process,” Hrabosky said. “It’s the kind of thing where if you told people you were going to do that, they’d say you were crazy, but I think it helped me go from a high 7 ERA (earned

run average) to about a 3. So yeah, it worked. I think part of the reason why is because of the way the crowd reacted. At home, they loved it and cheered when I did that. On the road, they’d get mad and boo.

It had an effect on the hitters either way.”

Hrabosky learned to fully embrace his “Mad Hungarian” reputation.

“It was great because I had a vehicle to express my emotions and frustrations,” Hrabosky said. “And once I got off the field, I could still be Al.” With the ritual as his signature move, Hrabosky certainly did succeed as a relief pitcher, racking up 96 saves in his pitching career, a high number in an era when closing pitchers were used differently and for longer stints in the games than they are today. He also won Fireman of the Year honors in 1975 when he racked up a league-leading 22 saves.

“There were a few guys who hit me better than other guys, but I liked to engage in a one-on-one battle with every hitter,” Hrabosky said. “The only ones that really gave me trouble were ones I thought were easy or weren’t expecting much from. If I got too confident out there, that’s when I’d get in trouble.”

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“Whitey was the best manager I ever played for,” Hrabosky said. “He really was outstanding in communication with his players; he taught life lessons. When I was first coming up and he was a scout for the Mets, it was Whitey who told me I should be a reliever and not a starter. He reduced things to a very simplistic level. This really is a simple game. You throw, you hit, you catch, you run. These days, we try to make it so complicated.”

Now that he works as a broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest, Hrabosky recognizes that being a player now is much more complicated than it used to be.

“We had more fun, I think,” Hrabosky said. “There wasn’t as much scrutiny in those days. The media just talked about how we played and then left us alone.

Now I feel sorry for these guys sometimes because they are under a larger microscope and they think that everyone is trying to take advantage of them.”

He has been the color announcer on a certain number of televised Cardinals games since the 1980s and currently teams up with Dan McLaughlin to do the team’s

games on Fox Sports Midwest.

“When you’re announcing, no one tells you what your job is,” Hrabosky said.

“They just tell you what you did wrong if they fire you.”

On a typical game day, Hrabosky arrives at the ballpark about three or four hours from first pitch and talks to both the Cardinals’ and the opposing team’s players and coaches, looking for line-up changes and scoops that he can talk about in the game.

“I think the players trust me a little bit more than they do most media guys because I was one of them,” Hrabosky said.

“I’ve been where they’ve been.”

Hrabosky said he loves the way his life has turned out.

“When you look at the scope of things, I only played in this city for seven years and most of the team’s current fans really never saw me play,” Hrabosky said. “I want to be remembered as a competitor who was always fair. I competed at the highest level.

I was able to walk away from the game and I have a job that is very selective and I’m still the best Al I can be. I have understanding and compassion for people. I worked for everything I have. I have a wonderful wife who is a friend and a companion and makes me a better person. I have daughters and grandsons who mean everything to me.

And I’ve got the job that I want for the rest of my life.”

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For the Cardinals’ longest-tenured employee,

Busch Stadium Feels Like Home

By Brian McDowell “I keep Busch Stadium running the same way that a homeowner would keep their house running,” said Mike Bertani.

This is how Bertani describes his job as director of stadium operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bertani currently is the organization’s longest-tenured employee.

The 67-year-old has been working for the Cardinals for the last 53 seasons.

“That makes me proud,” Bertani said.

“I’ve never had to look for another job.”

He started working as a “change boy” at Sportsman’s Park in 1957.

“Back then, tickets were all $1.85, so I just literally made change all day,” Bertani said.

He started as a full-time employee when the team moved into old Busch Stadium in 1966. He worked a long stint in the ticket office for the team. He remembers days when he used to see players cashing their paychecks in his office, but that does not happen much anymore. He joked it is because he does not have nearly enough money around his office for the players nowadays.

His current duties include overseeing the field crew, the maintenance crew and

the cleaning crew at the stadium.

When there is a game at the facility, Bertani arrives at 7 a.m. He typically leaves in the sixth inning and listens to the radio broadcast of the rest of the game while he makes the long drive home to Troy, Mo., where he lives with his wife.

“I drive all that way because I love it,” Bertani said. “It’s still fun for me. I’m the luckiest man in the world. I have World Series rings, I’ve worked at lots of playoff games, three All-Star games and two presidential visits.”

Bertani oversaw the transition between old Busch and new Busch. He said that the old stadium was easier for him to do his job. Bertani plans on retiring in a couple of years, if he can tear himself away from the game he loves so much.

“I started my career working with Stan Musial,” Bertani said. “I will end it working with Albert Pujols. To me, that’s not a bad way to go.”

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By Brian McDowell The cliché “The grass is always greener” has a different meaning for Bill Findley than it does for most people. Making sure that grass is as green as possible is an important part of his job description.

Findley has been the head groundskeeper for the St. Louis Cardinals for 14 years. He helped oversee the team’s transfer between old Busch Stadium and new Busch Stadium; he has prepared the infield to meet the demands of some of the greatest players ever to play the game; he has been part of preparing the field for World Series games and visits from two presidents. He also was in charge of the grounds crew for last year’s All-Star game, where he helped mow the outline of the Gateway Arch into the outfield.

“That took us a while to do,” Findley said.

“We started at the top. We had to measure it out perfectly and mow it in. Usually it’s not good for the grass to make too many patterns, but for some reason, the Arch design was burned in pretty nicely. We could go two or three days without mowing and it would still be there. It’s low maintenance, and a lot of people liked it. We need things that will make our stadium distinct from any other in the league, so I think we’re going to keep the Arch there for this year.”

When there is a game at Busch Stadium, Findley and his crew of 11 or 12 will arrive at 8 a.m. to prepare the mound, home plate and start putting water on the infield.

“We have to get there an hour earlier if it rained the night before and get the tarp off

the field,” Findley said.

If there is a night game, the grass gets mowed by lunchtime.

So how do they cut the grass in such precise patterns?

“The mowers we use actually do most of that work,” Findley said. “We use the same type of industrial ones they use on golf courses. Those light and dark textures that you see in the patterns on the field, those are optical illusions done using sunlight more than anything else. To set that up, we pretty much just have to mow in straight lines.”

The field is set up for batting practice by 2:30 p.m. Once all the players are properly UPI Photo

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They sometimes have to do little things to maintain the field between innings throughout the game. Then, after the game, they apply a tarp to the field to maintain the grass.

“The best part of this job is that I get to work in Major League Baseball,” Findley said. “I see Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famers every day and am part of this game that I’ve loved since I was a kid. I may not be a ballplayer, but this is about as close as you can possibly get.”

In baseball’s past, groundskeepers used to take steps that would give the home team an advantage, like making the infield extra wet whenever the visiting team featured a good base stealer. Findley said that these days, such practices are discouraged.

“Major League Baseball regulates against that kind of thing,” Findley said.

“So no one can get away with that like they used to. Still, I try to give the players what they’re looking for. I try to be as consistent as I can on a daily basis so our players know what to expect from the field. We want the home team to be as comfortable as possible without actually breaking any rules.”

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endo usually relays the players’ requests to Findley.

“Any feedback I get from the infielders, I try to give them what they ask,” Findley said.

Dealing with the St. Louis weather is the worst part of Findley’s job. He said the oppressively humid summers and unpredictable changes make it hard to maintain grass in the Midwest.

“In May, the grass is pretty healthy,” Findley said. “Before that or after that, it takes a lot of work.”

Findley grew up as an Atlanta Braves

fan in Augusta, Ga. His dad used to take him to Atlanta every once in a while to see a game, but he never entertained the idea of working in baseball until, after a stint in the Navy, he was employed part-time as a groundskeeper for the Philadelphia Phillies’ minor league affiliate in North Carolina. He discovered that he really loved what he was doing, moved up the ranks there and eventually was asked to join the Cardinals in 1996. That year, he helped with the transition from Astroturf to real grass at old Busch Stadium.

“Now they’re stuck with me, I guess,”

Findley said. “The new stadium makes my job much easier, but the old park had much more history. Of course, in 30 years, I hope people feel the same way about this stadium.”

As a guy who spends more time on the field with the Cardinals than anyone else who is not actually on the team, Findley predicted that they will do well this year, but then he hesitated.

“I don’t really know how it will work out,” Findley said. “I’m not a coach or a player. I’m just a guy who rakes dirt for a living.”

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The Fighter Breast cancer survivor Melody Yount is

Stepping Back Up To The Plate

By Warren Mayes Normally in March, Melody Yount is in Florida working for the St. Louis Cardinals.

The 36-year-old Yount recently earned a promotion from the club. Her new title is manager of media relations and new media.

In addition to her regular duties, she now oversees aspects of the team’s Twitter and Facebook accounts.

But she is not performing these chores in the sunny southern Cardinals’ command post in Jupiter, Fla. Rather, she has been staying in St. Louis battling and winning the fight against breast cancer.

“I’m not going to Florida this year like I usually do for the month of March so that I can just stay back here and do what I need to do for my health,” Yount said.

The vivacious Yount was diagnosed Sept.

14, 2009, with the deadly disease. Talk about getting zinged with an inside fastball. Knocked down by the diagnosis but not out, Yount vowed to get back into the batter’s box and keep swinging.

At the end of February, she finished her eight rounds of chemotherapy; she was getting a treatment every three weeks. While she is still not 100 percent, Yount remains upbeat about her situation.

“I feel pretty good actually,” Yount said.

“There were times throughout the chemo where I didn’t feel so good. I’d usually have it on a Wednesday and then take off work two days and come back on a Monday. It would take me a week before I felt like I got my energy back.”

Besides losing her hair, which did not bother her, another side effect was food not tasting good. But it was something to be dealt with and so she did.

More decisions may be coming up for her. After she was diagnosed, she had her first chemo treatment on Sept. 30.

“It happened fast, but I didn’t feel that,” Yount said. “I was not overwhelmed.”

She may be facing surgery. There is also a question about radiation therapy because her cancer traveled to her lymph nodes.

Those decisions will be made sometime in April.

What Yount would like most of all is to be able to do her job. She acknowledged she felt like she was not pulling her weight in the department.

“Work has been good in terms of time taking off,” Yount said. “They’re great about it here.”

In fact, Cardinals Director of Media Relations Brian Bartow explained his view on it, which gave Yount great comfort.

“There were times I felt like I was being left behind, but they had to have somebody do my work,” Yount said. “Brian said for me to think like it was a guy on the DL (disabled list). They often have felt like they weren’t a part of the team. They’re on the sidelines trying to get healthy. Brian told me, ‘You’re on the DL and it could happen to anybody. Get healthy and let somebody else step in and do the job. You’ll step back in.’”

That gave Yount a different perspective.

“I hadn’t thought of it like that,” Yount said. “That was a great analogy. Guys hate coming around when they’re not playing and feel like they’re not contributing.”

Yount said she knows she is not in her battle alone. Many have been helping her.

“I really think my faith and the prayers of others have helped tremendously,” Yount said. “People say, ‘Gosh, you’ve handled this so well.’ Well, God has given me a peace. As frightening as breast cancer is, the fact is, I feel so fortunate and surely blessed that God has allowed me to get through.”

The job with the Cardinals is one she relishes. A big baseball fan, Yount thrives in the environment.

“When I got the job, it was a dream job,” Yount said. “Baseball is my favorite sport.

It’s been a long road with ups and downs but it’s been good. It’s a job, but in our job, we get to watch baseball.”

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The Fan Everybody knows this homeowner is the

Cardinals’ Biggest Fan

By Julie Brown Patton When it comes to St. Louis Cardinals’ fans, few show their spirit more consistently than 79-year-old Pat Whittenberg. This fan resides on the border of Chesterfield and Wildwood, but there is absolutely nothing ambiguous about her six-plus decades of dedication to her beloved Cardinals.

Every baseball season, she and her family decorate their front yard with various items in support of the Cardinals. They also wrap Cardinals’ holiday lights around their trees for Christmas and hang Cardinals’ flags.

Most notable are the variety of signs that Whittenberg said go up every year exactly one day before the official start of the ball season.

Around the area, hers is referred to as “The Cardinals House.”

Whittenberg first fell in love with the Cardinals after listening to the games on the radio. She said she then attended as many games as she could, starting in Sportsman’s Park and following the team through the two Busch Stadiums. She never misses a Cardinals’ game on TV now and still attends a few games each season.

“I never miss a game,” Whittenberg said.

“I tape them if I have to. I just love ‘em.”

No matter where Whittenberg is for the ball games, she is sure to be dressed in one of her many Cardinals’ outfits.

Her daughter, Karen Whittenberg, said one of her mother’s lifelong dreams is to win the lottery so she can attend at least one game in every away stadium in which the Cardinals play.

“I live in Indianapolis,” Karen said.

“Mom won’t even visit me during ball season because I don’t get the major league channel and she wouldn’t be able to watch every game.”

Karen said her parents used to grow and sell produce, which is how they first met Cardinals’ players at their house.

“J.D. Drew stopped for just four tomatoes one time,” Karen said. “Then another person who had just moved to the area stopped to ask if they sold straw. Not knowing who he was, my Dad took him to a nearby neighbor who did have straw.

It turned out to be Mike Matheny and he gave them play-off tickets.”

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Naturally, Whittenberg’s walking cane sports a Cardinals’ wrap up and down it, complete with a dangling Cardinals’ ball.

Whittenberg’s family said she has a nickname for every Cardinal player. While she reveres Stan “the Man” Musial, she said Albert Pujols is her favorite current player.

“I can’t wait for the games to start this year, although I don’t know all the new players yet,” Whittenberg said.

She also said she appreciates everyone’s support of her Cardinals’ obsession but she still is working on a slight problem: The one Chicago Cubs’ fan in her family.

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By Brian McDowell Looking at his office and listening to what he does for a living, a lot of people think J. Michael Thompson, of Chesterfield, has the greatest job in the world.

He has a ton of memorabilia that he has collected over the years as senior vice president of marketing for the Rawlings Corporation. “(However) don’t call me a ‘memorabilia geek,’” Thompson said.

A reporter who visited his office a few years ago pinned the unfortunate label on Thompson, but he wants to make it clear that this is not how he sees himself. He simply is a guy who makes a good living in the game that he loves.

A former college jock, the affable father of two does not come across as geeky.

Still, in his office, located a good center fielder’s throw from Maryville University, the collection of baseball merchandise is overwhelming, which includes a genuine Golden Glove trophy (Rawlings sponsors the annual competition that picks the best defensive players in the Major Leagues at every position), signed gloves and bats and poster-sized magazine covers of current baseball stars with Rawlings gloves, bats and equipment prominently featured. A large collection of photos, some of which

feature Thompson posing with various baseball icons such as Pete Rose, Willie Mays and Albert Pujols. A baseball bat that Cal Ripken signed. On the wall, there is a large framed collection of authentic, gameworn flannel jerseys from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s.

“The jerseys are my favorite,” Thompson said. “They’re very sentimental because that’s a part of the game that’s gone forever.”

Spring is a busy time of year for Thompson, who has been working in various capacities for Rawlings since 1984. This year he is visiting the spring training facilities of all 30 Major League teams. The Colorado native who grew up rooting for the Los Angeles Dodgers before moving to St. Louis 16 years ago made him a Cardinals’ fan is one of the men responsible for getting baseballs, gloves, batting helmets and other equipment to highly-visible baseball stars at all levels.

“My work varies,” Thompson said. “I spend most of my days either in this office on the phone, conducting meetings or traveling, talking to players, agents, the Major League office. I also keep in touch with minor league teams and the NCAA.” Rawlings makes every baseball that is used in the Major Leagues, minor leagues

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“I’ve been around ballplayers forever,” Thompson said. “They’re regular people.

Some are a little quirkier than others, but, generally, they’re nice guys who just want to do their job well.”

The most valuable players (MVPs) of both the American and National Leagues last year (Joe Mauer and Pujols), a multiple Cy Young award winner (Tim Lincecum) and the two biggest stars on the World Series-winning Yankees (Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez) all use Rawlings gloves exclusively.

“We have a clear edge in knowing who the most visible stars in the Major Leagues are going to be,” Thompson said.

“We look at the minor leagues, we are deeply embedded with scouts. We know which clubs are going to move players up. We talk to general managers. Now we even know who the good high school players are.”

Overall, the company dominates the baseball equipment market and is trying to expand its reach into sports like softball, football and lacrosse. Thompson remains a baseball man and acknowledges that he has seen a lot of changes in his 25 years around the game.

“Players are bigger, faster, stronger and

more demanding about their equipment than they used to be,” Thompson said.

“Take a guy like Pujols. He may not be a better technical player than Willie Mays, but he’s certainly stronger and he’s more knowledgeable about what he specifically demands from a glove or a bat.”

Thompson said that working in this field is harder than most people think.

“A guy said to me the other day that I had the greatest job in the world.”

Thompson said.

“I told him that if he was in the meeting that I had to go to yesterday, he wouldn’t think that. It’s fun, but it’s still a business.”

Still, he admits that the job has several of what he calls “psychic benefits.”

Thompson has attended more than 50 World Series games, he personally witnessed Ripken both tying and breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game record, and he was on the field when Mickey Mantle’s plaque was added to Monument Park in the center field of old Yankee Stadium. He also has attended the last 13 NCAA Final Fours.

“I’ve seen a lot of historic games,” Thompson said. “A few years ago, my son made it to the National Championships with his Under-18 hockey team, and to me, no game will ever be more thrilling than that.”

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By Brian McDowell The mascot “Fredbird” is one of the most visible employees of the Cardinals organization but also one of the most secretive.

No one in the general public is supposed to know who dons the outfit of the famous Cardinal.

So, despite such a veil of confidentiality, the Newsmagazine Network was able to talk to one of the two people who make public appearances as Fredbird; he/she was willing to relinquish the following information.

Fredbird’s outfit weighs approximately 25 pounds and can be carried around in the average hockey goalie bag.

Playing Fredbird is, indeed, as hot as it looks. That is why Fredbird’s appearances during day games tend to be pretty short.

The most time that Fredbird has spent outside at an event has been at parades and for a couple of hours. Intense concentration exercises were used to deal with the extreme heat.

Fredbird has his/her own office and changing room in the Cardinals’ clubhouse.

Photo courtesy St. Louis Cardinals

As a joke, the late Jack Buck used to walk by the office during sunny day games and say things like, “Man, it’s going to be a hot one today.”

Besides being present during all Cardinals’ home games, Fredbird also makes public appearances at various school assemblies and public events. He also is available for hire. To have an official Fredbird show up at a birthday party, parade, Bar Mitzvah, company picnic or other event costs approximately $150 for every half hour.

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• Candidates • EDITOR’S NOTE: Candidates were asked the following questions: Why are you running for this office and what are your top priorities if elected? What do you feel is the biggest issue facing the (City Council, Board of Aldermen, School District or Fire District) seat that you intend to represent and how would you deal with it?

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I have not noticed any significant chalBOARD OF ALDERMEN lenges on the agendas; however, any pending challenges will be met with the Ward 1 appropriate resolves and courses of proMichael Finley cedures within the alderman’s powers in a I enthusiastically seek this timely manner. office to use my legal skills, I would like to see a local tax cut for the issue-resolving experience citizens with a possible refund along with and high standard of ethics to a yearly tax credit placed on the ballot. I work with the mayor, alder- would like to see some projects normally Michael Finley men and city staff to achieve funded through residential municipal objectives. We must be innovative in taxes be funded through a community maintaining city services in the climate of not-for-profit resource Web site, where decreased revenue. Concurrently, we must the proceeds will benefit local programs. proceed with planning long-range projects, The not-for-profit Web site would allow such as beginning to discuss plans to attract citizens to donate freely to the city and private funds to build an ice rink/arena and in return will provide a tax credit to those plans to resolve accompanying zoning and who donate in excess of normal collected property issues. taxes each income tax season.

An attorney with 10 years of experience in administrative law, I will ensure Press D. McDowell that proper (clear and succinct) legislative DID NOT RESPOND measures are undertaken.

Ballwin must meet the challenge of Ward 2 maintaining popular city services (such as Jane Suozzi leaf collection) despite the decline in tax I have been privileged to revenue. I will renew Ballwin’s perspecserve as an alderman since tive to do all within reason to cultivate the 1996 with deep roots here development of new businesses and attract for 45 years. Despite the curexisting businesses into our city. This will Jane Suozzi rent economic challenges, increase the sales tax revenue.

Ballwin has maintained I shall provide a fresh examination of the its excellent reputation as a full-service, city’s budget in conjunction with other city family-friendly and safe community. Let officials to determine if cost savings can us maintain that reputation. Our residents be made. We will do our best to preserve deserve it. Our quality of life is second to Ballwin’s long-cherished freedom from a none. We have stayed fiscally strong, too, residential property tax. despite the absence of a real estate tax for more than 20 years. I will continue to make Shirley A. Green the tough but necessary decisions to ensure I love the community of our city’s financial health.

Ballwin. I have desired to As the senior alderman, my experience find ways to allow those of is vital to this goal. I have been dedicated my community to know how and involved from day one with the Great Shirley Green much I care. This is my main Streets Initiative project well underway reason for placing my name on Manchester Road. From Manchester on the ballot. to Wildwood, all five cities are working My priorities include serving the citi- together to re-invent the Manchester Corrizens of my community in any way pos- dor. I want to make it an attractive destinasible within the confines of the alderman’s tion, a place the community will be proud office. Next, to acknowledge and respond of instead of a road where motorists and to those in our community who have aris- pedestrians are frustrated and businesses ing concerns, questions or suggestions so are struggling or worse yet, leaving for we might positively impact our community greener pastures. With positive attitudes

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and community cooperation, we can revitalize the lifeline of Ballwin.

Ward 3 Mike Casey

Ronald E. Markland During attendance at Board of Aldermen meetings over the past year, I became concerned about a lack of open discussion, decisions made R. Markland in closed session and a general lack of any sense of real accountability to the residents on the part of our elected officials. Residents deserve better local government than currently exists.

My first priority is to make a stand against any new city residential property taxes that the board is considering. I will be responsive to resident concerns on rezoning and to push for greater accountability of city officials in the management of budgets and bidding processes.

Aldermen must realize they are elected to serve the people and that they must be more responsible with the city’s money.

Residents do not want to pay more taxes; they expect to get the maximum value from the tax monies already paid to the city, currently running a surplus of $9 million. City purchases are not always going to the low bidder, needlessly increasing the cost of goods and services. Contracts should go to the lowest responsible bidder and outsourcing of work done in-house, if cost effective, should be considered whenever possible. Our money needs to be spent wisely and responsibly.

Ward 4 Connie Fults

Ward 3 Frank Fleming

CLARKSON VALLEY BOARD OF ALDERMEN Ward 1 Susan Shea Ward 2 Wendell Sittser Ward 3 NO CANDIDATE FILED

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Troy Pieper My family and I have been residents of Ellisville for the past 10 years and have really enjoyed the many attractions that make living here

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM CANDIDATES, from page 54 so great. I have run a successful business in Ellisville for the last 10 years and could not have picked a better place to live and work.

I am running for City Council because I want to continue to be involved in the community. I plan to continue to participate in the Manchester Great Streets Initiative to help improve the Manchester Road Corridor along with the traffic conditions. It is important that we continue to make Ellisville attractive to future businesses.

In 2005 I was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. During the last five years I have had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the workings of the city. I am honored to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission and look forward to continuing my service as a representative on the City Council.

It is my goal to keep Ellisville a great place to live, work and to raise a family. I want to keep Ellisville one of the top 100 places in the country to live.

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the Great Streets process and help promote business in Ellisville while addressing the ever-present traffic problem.

Dist. 3 Michelle Murray

EUREKA BOARD OF ALDERMEN Ward 1 Robert A. Berry Ward 2 Steven Lieser DID NOT RESPOND Robert Kee I am running because I enjoy making a positive difference in Eureka and feel that I have an obligation to this community that has given so much to Robert Kee myself and my family.

A leader must always be willing to listen and be eager to act and make the tough decisions. During these challenging times, experience and the proven ability to advance the needs of the residents is essential to ward 2. We must continue to see that aldermen who are free from development conflicts are strongly representing ward 2.

We always have concerns about the economy, parks and streets. I feel I can do and have done a good job in these areas. We will see a new recreation center.

Throughout the city, we have seen more street improvements than ever.

The largest issue we will face as the economy improves is to develop Eureka in a way that benefits the town, residents and families. We must attract good businesses with a positive and professional attitude.

We are a great community that must always be focused on the residents’ needs.

Richard Lacaille I appreciate what Ellisville offers and feel strongly that I can contribute to the positive elements of being here. My Rich Lacaille business experience and nine years of City Council experience enable me to continue my strong service.

My record reflects leadership and accountability and includes service in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer, an MBA in finance, and service on boards of various business and civic organizations. I served as a City Council liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Park Advisory Board, and as mayor pro tem. I chaired the Park Building Review Committee and served on the Charter Review Committee twice, including as chairman. I currently serve on the Planning and Zoning Ward 3 Commission.

Donald Beckerle I will: • Emphasize fiscal responsibility.

• Respond quickly to the needs of citizens through communication with indi- MANCHESTER viduals, groups, subdivision trustees and businesses.

MAYOR • Review proposed developments and other issues for overall value and comBob Tullock pliance with city goals and requireI believe in a representative ments. form of government in which • Work toward retiring debt on recent the elected officials are there capital projects. to represent their constituents.

• Review the need for future projects to Bob Tullock I believe that we are elected meet the city’s needs. to make decisions on behalf • Protect the financial interests of the of the residents. That is what a representataxpayers while maintaining the high tive form of government is all about. I have level of city services as efficiently and economically as possible.

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The biggest priority is the city’s expense records and access to them. I introduced a bill in November 2009 that would have allowed the aldermen to inspect the city’s financial records, but the vote was a tie with the mayor voting against the bill. The taxpayers have a right to know how their tax dollars are being spent.

David L. Willson I enjoy being a full-time mayor. I will continue timely responses to residents, businesses and city staff. I have represented the city at more David Willson than 400 events and currently represent Manchester on the St. Louis County Municipal League Board of Directors, Boy Scouts of America Financial Committee and Lafayette Mayors.

I will oversee the prudent use of the projected $2 million revenue from the Manchester Highlands.

The residents have been my focus when making decisions as mayor.

We need to concentrate on infrastructure and storm water drainage as well as bridge, sidewalk and street repairs. The Channel “A” storm water project has begun, and we continue to address other storm drainage issues. Trash collection has improved and recycling has increased 300 percent. Our expanded parks programs, snow removal and police protection continue to be unsurpassed. We have reduced utility taxes from 5 percent to 4 percent and plan to continue reductions every year. We continue to apply for and have received more than $800,000 in grants for city improvements this year.

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tional revenue the city will receive from the Highlands. I would like to use a portion of those additional revenues to expand the street and sidewalk repair program. I would also ask our advisor to determine the most prudent way to pay off the TIF bonds so that the city can receive all of the sales tax revenue it is entitled to from the Manchester Highlands.

Another important issue is the selection of a police chief to fill the current vacancy.

Michelle E. Valentine DID NOT RESPOND Ward 2 Marilyn L. Ottenad Ward 3 Dale Schmid I want to keep Manchester a wonderful place. I do not agree with the deficit spending for 2010 of $2 1/2 million Dale Schmid after just receiving $2 million more income from the Highlands project. I am bothered that the new police station proposed at $4.5 million came in at $9 million. I do not like crumbling concrete roads and infrastructure. We need to balance luxuries versus necessities.

With no popular support, the aldermen approved $765,000 more deficit for an amphitheater net, costing every citizen $24.

Eminent domain was horribly misused and must never be repeated. Government will spend every single penny if it is not stopped.

A hard thing for people to say is “no” and yet that is exactly what must be done. No to “feel-good” projects that come along and no to projects that resemble government spending money for the benefit of those in government. We must weigh necessities versus luxuries. Tax money belongs to taxpayers and money not spent on necessities should be saved or returned to taxpayers.

I intend to say “no” to wasteful government “toys,” provide basic services, stop deficit spending, pay off debt and return excess dollars annually to taxpayers.

Paul C. Hamill I am running for re-election because there still are John J. Diehl Sr. many things I want the city My wife and I have made to accomplish. My top prioriManchester our home for Paul Hamill ties are to use additional tax more than 40 years. It is revenue from the Manchester where we raised our three Highlands to increase the city’s street and John Diehl children. I have 12 beautiful sidewalk repair program and supplement grandchildren and I want to the city’s reserve fund; focus on rejuve- help build a safe and affordable community nating the Historic District to attract new, with a low tax base where they can live and desirable businesses and fill the vacancies raise their families safely.

The community’s foundation should be that currently exist; maintain a strong and effective police department; expand parks; and hire a police chief and city engineer.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM CANDIDATES, from page 56 a conservative financial base that protects everyone from excessive taxation and larger government. Our biggest investment is in property values, and that is best safeguarded by providing quality municipal services that benefit everyone. We are a self-reliant and independent city that should respect the property rights of all and the voice of each individual. I will listen, be fair and have no other agenda than to represent the people of my ward.

Like most communities, Manchester has felt the impact of the national recession.

We have existing buildings and structures that could attract small businesses and industries. I will use my experience in business and marketing to aggressively promote the community in order to attract new employers and enterprise. Bringing in new businesses would further my goals of improving infrastructure. The additional revenue from filling existing properties should be earmarked for improvements like street and sidewalk repair and storm water run-off issues as well as to reduce residents’ taxes.

contribution to the city. In addition to serving two terms as alderman, I have served the city in numerous other leadership capacities over the years, established invaluable Nancy Avioli relationships and built effective collaborations to bring the best results for residents.

My priorities are to maintain the zero municipal property tax that was implemented during my terms; encourage the city to be receptive to commercial tenants while continuing to preserve green space; and to support efforts to improve communication between the city and residents.

Like many municipalities, the biggest issue facing the city is operating in today’s economy with no adverse impact on the quality of city services, particularly in a year where we saw the departure of several large retailers. Although the budgeting process involved a collaborative effort among city staff, representatives and citizens, in the end, some tough decisions had to be made. I commit to continue to support measured, reasonable commercial occuJames “Greek” Peltekis pancy to provide a stable revenue source I am a graduate of Saint while always keeping first in mind that Louis University with a bach- Town & Country is and will remain a quiet, elor’s degree in urban affairs residential community. and community development.

Maria Perron James Peltekis I am a veteran of World War II in the Pacific, and in the As an attorney for more Korean War. My wife died in 2008 on her than 25 years, I have been birthday, and I promised her I would use an advocate for individuals my background and college knowledge to and families in a variety of run for office if the opportunity arose.

Maria Perron settings on a wide range of My top priorities are for the immediate issues. I have participated in repair of chuckholes and cracks along the public affairs, serving on state commismain thoroughfares of Manchester. I also sions and non-profit boards, such as the want to put more police on our streets and Children’s Advocacy Center, the Citizens’ highways and to patrol the neighborhoods Advocacy Council on Corrections and more often than they do. I want to put more Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. street lamps along Manchester Road and My top priority is to be accessible to resimake police more visible on the streets. dents, respond to their problems efficiently I am not a blowhard and I do not boast. and effectively, and when necessary, bring I will deal with anything when the time their issues to the Board of Aldermen. I comes and I will not brag about my respon- will represent their best interests on all sibilities. I shall contribute my salary every municipal matters. month in equal shares to the CrimestopDuring these difficult economic times, pers, Backstoppers, Christian Hospital, St. everyone must tighten their belts as should Anthony’s Hospice Hospital and St. Jude’s local governments. Town & Country has Children’s Hospital as long as I am in lost some significant commercial revenue office. due to the general economy and the relocation of certain retail establishments. We need to be pro-active in replacing the lost commercial revenue to ensure that city TOWN & COUNTRY programs and services continue uninterBOARD OF ALDERMEN rupted. I want to make sure the city’s funds are spent wisely and that public works Ward 1 projects are reviewed carefully and reflect the views and opinions of residents.

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I served 30 years working J. Hoffmann for city, county and state governments as a police officer, detective, fire and arson investigator, assistant police chief and transportation regulator. I also covered Congress and the Justice Department as a reporter in Washington, D.C. My top priorities, if re-elected, are to continue to inform residents of ward 2 via newsletters posted on my Web site explaining what is happening in city government, followed by an attempt to stop wasteful spending on luxury items and pet projects during a recession.

The biggest issue is to find funding for necessary programs that were cut while fat remains in the budget. Deer control is not funded. We wasted close to $100,000 in 2009 to sterilize 100 deer while underfunding lethal control. We expect 200 new deer in 2010. The deer-car accident rate jumped 71 percent last year.

We laid off three employees, including two in the police department, while maintaining an overall $17 million surplus and kept numerous perks. I was against underfunding and layoffs. I found $150,000 in cuts that could have kept the employees and the program.

Ward 3 Stephen R. Fons I chose to run for a fourth term to ensure the continuance of high standards that the Municipal League of Stephen Fons Cities has recognized as well as preserve green space and parks. If we as residents and heads of families do not step forth to serve the community, others will who are not necessarily looking out for our best interests.

I want to preserve the “country” in Town & Country by reviewing commercial developments that make sense. I want to preserve zoning to contain commercial and office building developments to existing sites and to curtail high-density residential developments. I want to hold residential property taxes at a zero rate through budgetary control of expenses and developing non-residential sources to eliminate current budget shortfalls in the general fund.

We need to continue the study of the Clayton Road Task Force to redefine a direction for the planning and implementation of the proposed improvements by working with the planning and design consultant. This will ensure the application of strict standards for public safety and traffic control.

It is important to preserve and uphold the city’s Master Plan and zoning ordinances as well as to maintain the high standards and character of the community.

Laura Chaney As a real estate agent, mother and wife, I will bring a fresh perspective. I feel that an alderman’s primary job is Laura Chaney to represent constituents. I will be accessible and listen to their thoughts and concerns.

I will operate the city in a fiscally responsible manner so that we can maintain a zero city residential property tax. I will protect and preserve parks and green space while opposing any commercial development on Principia’s campus. Residents’ votes will give me the opportunity to represent ward 3 and include them in the process.

The continued loss of revenue due to the financial crisis means that we need to operate smarter and more efficiently in order to maintain the current level of city services.

A little common sense can go a long way when it comes to budgeting. This is critical in keeping a zero property tax.

Tough times require tough decisions. My plan will encourage input from citizens and empower them to do great things instead of alienating people and turning them off to city government.

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I am troubled by elected officials who replace a busy traffic lane with a bike lane; attack Hidden Valley Ski Resort to the extent the owner is thinking about leaving; and told voters not to approve an $8 million City Hall two and one-half years ago and now tell them to vote for one.

Although I support small parks and trails, it is important that we now fix our streets and tighten city spending. Recreational/park programs are on hold until voters approve of a sales tax increase. I am in favor of putting that issue back on the ballot when the economy improves.

Residents have said Wildwood needs more shopping. Wildwood desperately needs to continue to grow commercially, not only to provide necessary shopping but Aaron Luter to establish a tax base in case the pool tax I have no agenda - only to ends. Wildwood does not generate enough keep the city I love, the city I money internally to run its government. If love. That takes commercial the pool tax ends, Wildwood would have tax base growth and fiscal to implement a city property tax on its citiresponsibility to see that resi- zens to survive.

Aaron Luter dents are not saddled with I am committed to working with devela city property tax. It also requires smart opers who build the right type of retail decisions to protect the environment.

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Jean Vedvig I am committed to the responsibility of running for re-election. I have been active in Wildwood since its incorporation in 1995 Jean Vedvig as a resident, Planning and Zoning Commissioner and as a ward 4 City Councilmember.

My commitment and priority remains the same: putting residents first, conservative spending, following the Master Plan, plan of intent and City Charter. I have worked with staff and other City Council members planning responsible capital expenditures; improving parks, trails, streets, sidewalks and bridges; and providing funding for movie nights, concert series, farmers’ market and many other community activities for residents.

Wildwood is entering its 15th year of incorporation. We live in a premier community. My work is dedicated and driven to preserving the city’s vision. My goal remains to ensure the progress of the community and keep the promise of good stewardship in the planning process. Because of conservative spending and strong financial management, the city ended 2009 in the “black.” The 2010 budget includes an ambitious, thoughtfully planned program of capital projects. As a member of the Administration and Public Works Committee, we continue to work closely with management to monitor the budget and live within means.

lines of Wildwood’s Master Plan. Representing the residents and listening to them will provide solutions for the future. Strategic and thoughtful planning as opposed to narrow agendas will be the means to realize a future all residents can be proud of.

Residents’ desires to maintain and expand the amenities, events and green spaces that make Wildwood distinct and the need to develop a commercial district will be an intense balancing act. Maintaining a fiscally conservative and prudent government will ensure healthy institutions.

My analytical way of thinking allows logical and rigorous review of ideas and theories. By understanding how choices we make today will affect the future, I will not get bogged down in politics. I will proceed steadily and deliberately toward shared community goals. The ability to see the big picture allows me to realize unique solutions to familiar problems.

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It is an attempt to eliminate future major commercial growth by making it extremely difficult for developers to acquire a reasonable tract of land to build.

Karl W. Koeb I wish to continue to serve as alderman to better serve the city’s most important asset: residents. Having served one term as alderman Karl Koeb and on the Park Board as well as volunteering at many events, both planned and unplanned, I have gotten to know many members of the fine community and I love the family feel that I think only Winchester’s residents provide.

My top priorities are to continue to work to ensure that I act in the best interests of the residents and listen to their concerns and act to create a resolution that would benefit all involved. I also want to keep working hard to ensure that the city remains a great place for people to settle down to start as well as raise families.

While currently we are fortunate enough to not have any major issues, I will stay focused and abreast of any problems or situations in my capacity that may occur. I will continue to have an “open door” policy where the residents or other members of City Hall can contact me and get a timely response and a potential solution to their concerns.

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PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR Two candidates filed for two open director positions: Tom Appelbaum and Sam Sciortino. According to state law, if the number of candidates who have filed for an office is equal to the number of positions to be filled, no election is required.

Therefore, no Parkway candidates will be on the ballot.

ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR (Vote for two) Janet Strate If I am re-elected, I will continue being an active advocate for children of all abilities. With education funding in a crisis, RockJanet Strate wood needs experienced board members who clearly understand the critical funding challenges. As a CPA/ MBA with six years of Board of Education experience, I can help the district navigate through this difficult time without compromising a quality education for our children.

The biggest issue facing Rockwood is ensuring that the limited financial resources are allocated to provide the best education for all children. It is imperative that board members are current on effective educational trends, using data and proven methods to create successful learning opportunities. Having been actively involved in the budget process the past six years, I believe that I have the expertise to make sound financial decisions that will improve our children’s education.

Stephanie L. Keane I am running to be fully involved with the continued development and progress of the community and to be a voice for ideas, concerns and S. Keane Linda D. Francois hopes of the residents. I also With more than 20 years of public eduwant to be a bridge for cooperation, understanding and fairness between the city and cation as a student and educator, I am an its citizens.

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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM CANDIDATES, from page 60 ardent proponent of public schools. Rockwood exemplifies the best of what public education has to offer.

However, no district is perfect and the board must Linda Francois always make excellent educational opportunities available. I would like to help Rockwood meet these challenges.

I subscribe to the board goal of providing for the welfare of all students. I strive to do everything possible to make schools better while balancing the budget. My years of public educational experience will allow me to represent students, parents and taxpayers alike.

The Board of Education needs to continue to focus on maximizing student achievement by providing the best possible academic opportunities for all students.

This includes hiring, retaining and supporting quality teachers and administrators and being open to new ideas, curricula and ways of learning, while remaining mindful of the fundamental educational precepts that have been proven effective over time.

The board must constantly strive to operate as efficiently as possible. The board should continue to look for ways to cut costs through infrastructure support and operating more efficiently by finding alternative funding resources.

Stephen (Steve) Banton I am running to work with others to continuously improve student achievement, to provide a safe and secure Steve Banton environment for learning, and to challenge students to do their best and to provide quality educational programs for all students – at-risk, TAG, special, challenge, honors and average.

I believe in promoting and encouraging open and honest communications among parents, teachers, administrators, taxpayers and board members. I believe in the prudent use of tax revenue and all district and staff resources.

The biggest issues facing Rockwood include finances and inculcating the concept of continuous improvement in every area and every part of Rockwood. This includes making decisions based on data and on what is going to improve student achievement. With limited resources, ineffective programs would be phased out or restructured while effective programs would be maintained or expanded.

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Vincent R. Shorter I always have had a passion for education. Top-notch primary and secondary education is the vessel that launches stuVince Shorter dents to the stars of unlimited possibilities. It was a pleasure to serve my country in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years.

I am excited about the possibility to serve the Rockwood School District with the same passion and desire for excellence.

My top priorities are: • Ensure prioritization and accountability for every dollar spent.

• Ensure that we are helping all students realize their potential.

• Commit to moving the district forward with fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence.

The biggest issue facing the district is how to balance the financial challenges that many school districts are facing while delivering quality education. The key to dealing with this issue is to make sure that all investments are prioritized based on the educational goals and needs of the school.

For example, we should not invest in something because it is popular but rather ask the question: Does that investment deliver value to educating our students?

JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT OF ST. LOUIS-ST. LOUIS COUNTY TRUSTEE, SUBDISTRICT 4 (Vote for one) Tina A. Odo I am running to ensure fiscal transparency, accountability and fairness to taxpayers.

Before my recent retireTina Odo ment from St. Louis Community College, I served as its general counsel/attorney for almost 19 years. I learned about the needs of the students, taxpayers and staff. I learned the importance of fairness to the public, taxpayers, students, faculty and staff.

I want to ensure affordable, high-quality education and services with emphasis on job training and support to help families during this difficult economic period. Students and fairness must come first in every decision. The board should put the needs of students in the forefront of every decision.

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Robert Nelson I have voted for a responsible approach to budget projections. I want students to be the top priority as we plan for the future.

Our biggest issue is dealing with less money from the state and property taxes.

We must continue to offer a high-quality education for our 28,000 students.

• Help ensure that the college administration maintains open, ethical practices that support faculty, staff and students.

Like Rockwood and all school districts, the St. Louis Community College system is facing financial difficulties. The Board of Trustees must ensure the system maintains a balanced budget and spends its resources wisely. I currently oversee Rockwood’s $200-plus million budget and ensure that we maintain reserves and a balanced budget.

I believe my expertise as a superintendent will be helpful in my role as a trustee.

The chancellor position must be filled over the next year and my experience in hiring educational professionals will be an asset to the board.

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I believe it is necessary to increase the response times to the south corridors of the fire district.

I have been president of a condominium association in the Creve Coeur district for 20 years and have dealt with budgets and community relations.

Craig H. Larson I support increased collaboration among K-12 schools and the college and between the college and area Craig Larson businesses. My experience as superintendent of the Rockwood School District and as an educator will help me as a trustee.

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Get ‘egg-cited’ There is no need to put all those eggs in one basket. Egg hunts abound in West County this Easter season.

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. Pre-registration is required; participants must be age 21 or older. Admission is $10. Call 227-7508.

• • • The “Hare in the Air” Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. (registration begins) on Sat., March 27 on the Logan College of Chiropractic campus in Chesterfield. Fredbird visits from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the Easter Bunny arrives by helicopter at 11 a.m. An egg hunt, balloon artists, petting zoo and other activities are featured. Admission is free. Visit logan.edu.

• • • 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 Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 12 and younger is 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.

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

• • • 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. 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. Call 938-6775.

• • • The West County Fellowship of Central Presbyterian holds an Easter celebration at 10 a.m. on Sat., April 3 in Central Park in Chesterfield. A scavenger hunt, games and food are featured. Admission is free. Call (314) 854-0163 or visit westcountyfellowship.org.

• • • An Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages is at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., April 3 at The Club at Chesterfield. An egg hunt, face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny are complimentary with advance reservations. Call 532-9992.

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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.

The Marta’s Boutique & Dave Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis Spring Fashion Extravaganza is at 7 p.m. on Thurs., March 25 at Dave Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis in Manchester. Regular admission is $45; VIP tickets are $60 and include admission at 6:30 p.m., front row seating and valet parking. Proceeds benefit Ranken Jordan-A Pediatric Specialty Hospital. For tickets, call (314) 822-7681 or 227-8831.

• • • The St. Louis Idol Karaoke Contest benefiting BackStoppers holds qualifying rounds 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 Carson’s Sports Bar (1712 S. 9th Street), at 8 p.m. on Fri., April 16 at Bommar’s Sports Bar (4621 Beck Ave.), at 8 p.m. on Fri., April 23 at Keeton’s Double Play (4944 Christy Blvd.), and at 7 p.m. on Sun., April 25 at Ivory Coast (7637 Ivory Ave.). The “Grand Finale” is at 7 p.m. on Sat., May 8 at Keeton’s Double Play. A total of $3,150 in prize money is awarded.

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• • • 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 West St. Louis County Eureka Lions Barbecue is from 10:30 a.m. until sundown every Friday and Saturday from Fri., April 9 through Sat., May 1 at Hwy. 109 and Central Ave. in Eureka. Ribs, pork steaks, chicken, bratwurst, sandwiches and dinners are served with proceeds benefiting charitable causes, including Missouri School for the Blind, Lions Eye Research and Eye Clinic, college scholarships to Eureka High School seniors, care packages to troops overseas, and a summer youth swimming program for area children. To order Friday lunch delivery, call (314) 8071348.

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• • • 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.

• • • Ballwin VFW Post 6274 hosts a GIstyle breakfast that is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sun., March 28 and on the last Sunday of every month at 115 Mimosa Lane in Ballwin. Proceeds benefit active duty military, veterans and their dependents. Call 527-9555.

• • • Community Support Day to benefit Metro Theater Company is on Thurs., April 1 at Whole Foods Market in Town & Country. Five percent of the store’s sales are donated to Metro Theater Company, and Metro Theater Company actors perform and provide activities for children.

Call (314) 997-6777 or visit metrotheatercompany.org.

• • • A craft fair is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., April 3 at New Community Church

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• • • 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 West St. Louis County Eureka Lions “Bowling for Sight” is at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., May 5 at West County Lanes in Ellisville. Bowling, 50/50 drawings and attendance prizes are featured. Proceeds benefit charitable causes, such as the Missouri School for the Blind, Lions Eye Research and Eye Clinic, college scholarships to local high school seniors, care packages to troops overseas and the Lions summer youth swimming program. To preregister (required), pick up a registration form at West County Lanes or call Steve Downs at 391-9111.

• • • The West County Walk, a 5k walk benefiting the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is at 8:30 a.m. on Sun., May 9, starting at Lafayette High School and concluding at the Wildwood Town Center. Shuttle busses return participants to the high school. The registration fee is $25, $20 of which is donated directly to the Komen St. Louis affiliate. Visit thewestcountywalk.com.

FAMILY & KIDS 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.

• • • Broadway on the Driveway holds a “How to Audition Workshop” for students aged 7-18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat., April 10 at Graham Academy (15330 Manchester Road in Ballwin). The fee is $45; those who bring a friend save $5.

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• • • Chesterfield Arts presents “So You Know You Can Dance,” a showcase of local dance talent, at 7 p.m. on Fri., April 30 at The Purser Center at Logan College of Chiropractic (1851 Schoettler Road in Chesterfield). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 12 and younger.

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LITERARY CONTESTS & WORKSHOPS 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.

• • • Chesterfield Arts sponsors The Big River Writing Contest through Fri., April 2. Entrants aged 16 and older living within a 150-mile radius of Chesterfield may submit poetry and prose, fiction or nonfiction, focusing on the regional inspiration of Mark Twain, the Missouri River Valley region, the work of Mark Twain and/or the social institutions and personalities satirized in Twain’s writing. The entry fee is $15. For submission guidelines, award information and additional details, call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

• • • The Holocaust Museum and Learning Center’s Art & Writing Contest runs until 3 p.m. on Fri., April 23. Student divisions for both art and writing are featured.

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• • • The West County Fellowship of Central Presbyterian holds an Easter celebration church service at 9:30 a.m. on Sat., April 4 in the Chesterfield Community Theatre at the West County Family YMCA. Call (314) 854-0163 or visit westcountyfellowship.org.

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when attempting a successful fusion of textures and tastes requires experience.

“You have to know how to work with a combination of lots of ingredients and know how they will work with each other,” Ling said.

Moving though Yagu’s menu, one is bound to notice the variety of sauces. That is because unlike other restaurants that use just a few sauces, Yagu chefs make exclusive sauces for most featured items.

“Most places will use only two or three sauces, using the same sauces on everything,” Chen said. “We don’t do that.

We make many different sauces.”

On the short list of sauces are a homemade tempura sauce, a Bangkok sauce for the Curry Seafood dish, a ginger mustard sauce served with the Goat Cheese Won Tons, and a coconut wasabi sauce to accompany the Coconut Shrimp.

On the sushi and cold dish side of the menu is an equally eclectic assortment of classic and fusion-styled items. For example, under the heading “Cold Dishes” are the Spicy Tuna Tortilla, Tiradito (salmon rolled in cucumber with jalapeño and parsnip in a yuzu miso sauce), and Yagu Owner/Chef Tony Chen (left), Chef Tommy Ling Style Ceviche (salmon, tuna and yellowtail in a serreno and Manager Lisa Fornelli, all of Yagu Bistro. sauce).

Among the “Special Rolls” featured are a couple reflect- served with miso soup and a house salad. Six sushi entrees ing Chen’s east coast tenure: the Jersey Devil (fried salmon, offer diverse selections, including “Chef’s Pick” combos tuna, yellowtail, onion, basil, mushroom and mozzarella called “Sushi & Sashimi for Two.” MoMoYaMa cheese with a sukinoku sauce), and the Autumn in New Offering abundant choices and a diversity of flavors, JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT York (crunchy king crab and kani topped with salmon, Yagu Bistro welcomes all to discover Asian fusion and the

avocado and tobiko with a momiji wasabi pepper sauce). flavorful combinations that result from culinary collisions

Sushi bar entrees provide diners with a complete meal concocted by expert chefs.

By SUZANNE CORBETT When ingredients from one culture’s cuisine are combined with those from another’s, the result is a fusion of flavors. Such culinary collisions occur daily at Yagu Bistro, home of Asian fusion cuisine. “‘Fusion’ is the style using French cooking techniques blended with Asian ingredients,” said Lisa Fornelli, the restaurant’s manager. “Think of it as East meets West.”

Overseeing Yagu Bistro’s menu are Tony Chen, owner and chef, and Chef Tommy Ling, both of whom who have taken a contemporary approach to recipe development.

“We’re more than just a sushi bar,” Chen said. “We have a full kitchen that offers many choices – both fusion entrees and Asian classic entrees.”

An excellent example of Yagu’s fusion is the Duck Breast served with sake fruit – a combination of pineapple, mango and other fresh fruits simmered in sake, honey and ginger and served with a sun-dried cherry sauce. Another is the Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass that is seasoned and served with savory sweet Korean black rice and a miso sauce.

Ling said that knowing which ingredients to select

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BASEMENT FINISHING SPECIALISTS

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

(314) 968-0999 basementfinishingspecialists.net

500 off Spring Discount

PLUMBING

We Come PREPARED! • • • • •

Tile & Grout Cleaning

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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”

Superior Results for ...

• Floors • Countertop • Concrete Surfaces • Carpeting • Kitchen Floors & Entrys FREE ESTimaTES & DEmoS omNi TURBo CLEaN 314-749-3878

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Custom-Designed & Built Decks • Porches • Gazebos

(636) 227-0800 www.archadeck.com FREE ESTIMATES

The Cleaning Agents, LLC

“We’re Tough On Grime”

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

W/purchase of whole house siding thru 4/30/10. Ask about a $500 tax credit.

Have the Benefits of a Maintenance Free Home

Call 636-949-2030

• 0% Financing for 12 Months Available!

www.TheSidingCompanyStCharles.com

THE FAN MAN SPRING SAlE SAvE 20% UNTIl 3-31-10 Ceiling • Wholehouse Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

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

Quality Work At Competitive Prices!

(636) 337-0880

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

NO MORE MOLES!

“Finally, An Affordable Mole Service”

MOLES

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

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

Announcements

Assisted Care

Carpet Services

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Private duty care giver, CNA with over 8 years experience offering in home care for the elderly. Hospice, alzheimer's and dementia support care, bathing/personal care, monitor vital signs, light house keeping including laundry, meal preparation, errands, doctor appointments, medication reminders and so much more. References upon request. Call Tiffany 314-504-9770

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

City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri

Notice is hereby given: That the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Fru-Con Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to discuss a request from St. John’s Mercy for approval of the monument signs and wall signs for the building at the northwest quadrant of Clayton and Clarkson Roads at the property (in “PC” district) known as 15945 Clayton Road and to make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen.

Frank W. Hodgdon, III Planning and Zoning Committee City of Clarkson Valley

Assisted Care

To Advertise In The Classifieds 314-610-3313

Home Helpers is your #1 source affordable, dependable care by compassionate caregivers. ♥ Senior Adults ♥ Recuperative Care ♥ Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care ♥ Bathing/Personal Care ♥ Transportation ♥ Meal Preparation ♥ Housekeeping ♥ On Call 24/7 Insured/Bonded and Carefully Screened West County 636-391-0000 www.homehelpersstl.com

Business Opportunities Nap Time Income Part time efforts, full time rewards, your own schedule, part of a fun, motivated and positive team, no membership fees, no inventory, internet based, on-line and telephone training. Call Carol for website 314-954-7346.

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

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

We stand behind our product by bringing you, all the latest styles including the new Frieze Carpet. We employ our own installers to guarantee quality work.

Free Financing & Free Estimates

We Bring the Showroom to YOU!

Serving the St.Louis Area Since 1992

Need a professional for the job?

We’re the place to check out first.

“When Only The Best Will Do”

Cleaning Services "We Have An Eye To Locate Dirt"

Our #1 Goal is YOUR Cleaning Needs •Pet Friendly •Cost Efficient •10% OFF First Clean •15% Senior Discount FREE ESTIMATES

CALL: 314-852-9787

Sandy's Cleaning Service, cleaning West County Homes since 2002. Experienced, dependable, trustworthy, refeferences available.

Call 636-236-4216

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

AFFORDABLE PRICING $10 OFF New Clients

Your Satisfaction is Our Goal Insured & Bonded Call 314-426-3838

House cleaning done, reasonable, references. 20 plus years experience. Ask for Liz 636273-6349

Call J.D. At 636-233-4484 Computer Services HOME COMPUTER SERVICES We destroy viruses and spyware, fix slow or crashed computers, perform software and hardware upgrades, install and troubleshoot any wired or wireless network, recover/ move data and install new computers. 13+ years experience working on home/corporate computers and networks.

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

Computer Service & Support

for Small Business & Individuals

Computer Problems?

Computer Support Needs?

Computer Training Needs?

Website Needs or Questions?

Moving to a MAC? For Economical On Demand Service and Support Since 1995

Call 636-532-0859

Ask about our special offers for new customers!

Serving St. Louis & St. Charles Co www.stlpcguy.com

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

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

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

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.

Entertainment FUN PUPPET SHOWS!

By JOY! Great for birthday parties! Check out my website at www.joynackstoryteller.com (314)910-8480 joy.nack@yahoo.com

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W E S T c l a ss i f i e d s Electrical Services 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

Hauling Services

Help Wanted

For Rent

Attention!

Can you see yourself or your child in front of the camera?

Companies hire Images Agency to supply them with people for Ads & Commercials.

We're accepting applications for all ages, sizes & heights.

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.

Beginners Welcome!

For rent. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, 2482 square feet, large lot, oversize 2 car garage. 7 Summer Hill Lane, Town & Country. $2400 a month. Call Mike 314-304-0593

Caregivers Wanted. Experience with all aspects of home care. Must have good communication skills. Work where you are appreciated!

Call 636-391-0000

Flooring 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.

Free estimates 314-843-4348 profloorstl.com

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

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

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

For Sale Price reduced. 1 to 5 Cemetery lots. Bellerive Cemetery, Rose Hill Section. 314-414-0070

For sale. Mirrored, maple laminated bar sink, crome back with tall faucet. Call Doug 314-570-2828

Garage Door Services 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

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING Looking to be your own boss… this is it. Get maximum return on your time and effort. Only you can limit your earnings. To learn more about this opportunity, respond by e-mail to: opportunityknocks@wmhuittco.com.

Looking for a part-time Chiropractic Assistant position available in a positive and upbeat wellness office. Looking for an energetic, friendly, positive, and organized person to fill the position.. Job description includes greeting patients, scheduling, answering phones and various office duties. Please contact 636273-4800 for further details and check out our website @ www.212degreesofwellness.com

MOBILE DJ’s WANTED We are looking for DJ’s who want to make great extra money on the weekends providing entertainment services for weddings, parties and dances. We provide all equipment and music. You must be available on Saturday evenings, be friendly, outgoing, responsible and have reliable transportation. We do require some experience. For more information please call us:

Masonry Service

Director, Nutrition Services Full benefit package, work schedule follows school calendar Strong manager to oversee the food service program in the Louisiana R-II School District.

2-5 years of supervisory experience in food service management. Please send resume to. recruiting@opaafood.com

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

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

Home Improvement

Landscaping/Lawn Care

Wings of Hope Office Assistant (Part-Time) Flexible, part time hours, approximately 20 per week. Skills required: a..

Ability to compose high quality letters and documents b. Computer savvy; general Microsoft Office experience, particularly Word and Excel c.Skilled at handling multiple tasks simultaneously d. Comfortable with high energy office demands Qualified applicants can submit cover letter and resume to: woh206@earthlink.net The pay is modest and there are no benefits, but serving mankind is very rewarding! Bring your mind and your heart and you will assist the world wide Humanitarian efforts of WINGS OF HOPE!

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

Handyman

Home Improvement

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To Advertise Call 636-591-0010 x 121

Spring is here! It’s a time for new beginnings! Work from home with a BBB and Inc. 500 Award Winning company!

Summer is around the corner & this is a great opportunity for moms to be home with their kids and contribute to their family income. A computer, great customer service & phone skills a must. Contact Lisa at 314-422-0307 or visit www.wellness4urfamily.com

314-954-1765

Topsoil

636-532-3204

ittle Joe's awn and andscape

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

www.DesignSolutionsSTL.com

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

Residential & Commercial •Lawn Mowing Service •Bed Maintenance •Leaf Removal •Aeration •Mulching •Retaining Wall Free Estimate 6th & 12th Cut Free with Seasonal Agreement

Lawn Maintenance, Fertilizing, Mulch, Retaining Walls Landscape Design, and Installation Call for a FREE Estimate.

No Tools? No Time?

No Problem.

Home Services

636-225-7286

FOR ALL YOURLAWN CARE NEEDS

Landscaping/Lawn Service

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

One consultation may be the solution for your decorating dilemma.

“Where Organizing Meets Design” Home Organizing, Decorating & Curb Appeal

HOME CRAFTSMAN

Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Places

Home Organizing

636.489.8223

Home Improvement

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

314.322.2705

MyHoneyDo.com JS Home Services Handyman • Carpenter 25 Plus Years Experience Cheap Rates! Free Estimates! House Closings, Deck Repairs, Structural Repairs. All Jobs Big or Small.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

Call James at 314-420-3562

Davis Home Repair & Maintenance

Painting, Carpentry, Interior & Exterior Door Installation.

Plumbing, Bathroom Remodel, Handyman Services. No Job Too Small.

References Available.

Call Waid

Drainage Work

Including Foundation & Run-Off Problems Dry Creek Beds Call For a FREE Consultation

(636) 296-5050

PEDRO MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING A Cut Above! Year round Lawn Maintenence, aeration, power raking, leaf, bush & tree removal, spring clean-up. Gutter cleaning. Mowing, mulching, bush & tree trimming, edging, retaining walls, drainage work, patios, and more. 636-2375160 or 636-519-9190

Remodeling Pros

314-220-8282

FREE DESIGN & ESTIMATES Specializing in finished basements!

Craig's Lawn Maintenance LLC Lawn Mowing, spring cleanup, mulching, aeration, tree & shrub trimming, over seeding, power raking, and more!

Insured / Workmen's Comp.

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

Chesterfield Lawns & Landscapes

Mowing lFertilizing lRetaining Walls lPaver Patios & Walks l

Professional Insured www.chesterfieldLL.com Call 636-519-8563 Kraemers' Lawn Service LLC Grass cutting and trimming.

Commercial & Residential.

Lawns starting at $25 a cut.

Free Estimates. Reliable. Insured. Call Terry 314-413-6445 or 636-458-1077

•Retaining Walls •Mulch

•Concrete •Bobcat Work •Tree Trimming Insured & Registered 20 Years Exp

636-337-7758

Mikes Lawn Service: Dependable, responsible. Mowing, shrub trimming, mulch, Spring clean-up. References. Call 636-346-9704

Spring Clean-Up, Edging, Mulching, Dethatching, Grass Cutting, Fertilization, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Pruning, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Patios & Drainage Work

St. Louis

314.941.1851

Serving West County Since 1989

and Much More....

(314) 277-7891

(636) 256-8322

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

Help Wanted

Call 314-426-8833 SHEARN LANDSCAPING. Reliable Lawn Service by Shearn Landscaping. Chesterfield Residents we will beat current service by 10% on mowing. Shearn also offer total maintenance services. Call Dennis at 636-530-1998 or 314-591-2787

Spring Clean-up & Vacuuming

•Landscape Design & Installation •Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Drainage Work •Landscape Lighting •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050 Double Ground Oak Mulch, All Natural. Buy by the pick-up or dump truck load. Spread prices and dump prices available.

Lawn Mowing available. 314808-3330

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314-567-3666

• Retaining Walls • Paver Patios • Professional Lawn Mowing • Spring Clean-up • Mulch

Morales Landscaping LLC. Spring clean-up and mulching. Grass cutting $30 and up.

Leaf, bush and tree removal.

Retaining walls and patios.

Fencing – vinyl, hardwoods, aluminum chain link. Check our prices before you buy.

Call 636-699-5189

LYONS LAWN SERVICE Grass Cutting Mulching • Aerating Fertilizing Programs De-Thatching • Bush Trimming Stump Removal Gutter Cleaning

New Customer Special

636-394-1309 Commercial & Residential

Weekly Cutting Fertilizing Weed Control Great rates • Fully Insured Working oWner •Retaining Walls •Driveways •Walks •Concrete & Pavers •Sod •Hauling •Mulch •Topsoil •Rock •Decorative Rock •Bobcat Work •Grading •Drainage •Erosion •Pool Fill-Ins Specializing in Retaining Walls and Paver Patios

314-849-5387

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

Specializing In Water Features Pond & Waterfall Repair & Maintenance Design & Installation Free Estimates

(636) 296-5050

Complete Landscaping Services Free Estimates

Spring clean-up, fertilizing, mulching, pruning, weed control Mowing Creative landscapes & installations decks, walkways, lighting, irrigation, retaining walls, patios Erosion & Drainage Control Residential & Commercial

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• Grass Cutting • Lawn Fertilization • Spring Aeration • Brush Removal • Retaining Walls • Powerwash

Painting Services

Pet Services

Public Announcement

Jim's Paint & Trim Service.

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

These Paws Are Made for Walkin' L.L.C

City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri

Call Steven 636-541-8273

Will Beat any Reasonable Bids Call 636-230-0185

One Way Lawn

•Mowing •Mulching •Spring Clean-up, Leaf & Gumballs •Aerating •BushTrimming References

Call 314-210-4402

Free to loving home 2 Female cats with claws, both are spayed, have all shots and tags. Born March 11, 2009.

Clarkson Vet, Doctor Doug.

Have been indoor pets could be outdoors. Call Barbara 636527-2821

Yucko’s

(Get Your First Grass Cut FREE)

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

314-770-1500 www.yuckos .com

314-537-0361

Ben's Mowing & Lawn Care We are reliable & make it affordable to care for your lawn, also offering mulching services.

Owner on every job.

Free Estimates.

Call 314-749-3947

Schwartz Brothers

Landscape Solutions Inc. Complete Lawn Care •LAWN MOWING

Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing • Window Washing Gutter Cleaning

www.painting-pros.com

636-527-2501

Riverside Painting Residential Interior and Exterior Painting. We just keep rolling it on. Insured, Senior discount. Call Ken 636-391-1746

I LOVE TO PAINT plus

2 FREE Mowings with Seasonal Contract •Spring Fertilization •Weed Control •Aeration •Trimming Shrubs •Mulching •Gutter Cleaning

Courteous • Dependable Professional Painting Faux Finishes Trim and Crown Moulding Installation •Al l Surface Prep •Cabinet and Furniture

•FREE ESTIMATES

Insured/References

(trimming & edging)

COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL

•Top Quality/Affordable

Referrals Upon Request

(314) 393-7754

david decorative painting 314-732-FAUX(3289)

Mulch

MIKE'S PAINTING

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

Interior / Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Dywall Repair Minor Carpentry Powerwashing Free Estimates

636-236-5229

Painting Services

3 rooms $490

314-651-0261 since 1992

Convienent Dog Grooming Full service dog grooming at your home... Reasonable rates, free consultation, all services available. Keep your pets stress free in their own home.

Great for older dogs. Call for appointment. 314-591-0009 West County Pet Care. Pet Sitting & Dog Walking. We take care of Pets in your home where Pets prefer.

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

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

Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur 636-458-0095

To advertise Call 636-591-0010 x 121

Scott Douglass, Mayor City of Clarkson Valley

Realestate For Sale

701 Acres

Central Jefferson county 18 hole golf course permitted partially complete, with bridges, moguls irrigation, ready for final touches on 166 acres North side of hwy B. An additional 535 acres south of hwy B 200 acres pastures/ tillable the balance wooded. Spring fed creek, 2-3 acre lakes. Great hunting ready for development or private use.

7500/acre Call Tim Smith # 636-789-5622

To advertise in 314-610-3313 Roofing Services

To advertise in The Classifieds 314-610-3313

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices!

Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired.

Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

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

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

Upholstery Services

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

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

Plumbing Services

SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Minor Plumbing Repairs. Drain/ Sewer Opening. Kitchen Faucets/Disposals Installed. Bathroom Vanities, Toilets Repaired/ Replaced. Water Lines/Drain Lines Replaced. Dishwashers/Ice makers Installed. Specializing in St.Louis County's Finer Homes.

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

Pa i n T i n g includes paint Call Today

Canine Waste Management Our Trash Can Not Yours' 314-605-7301

Notice is hereby given: That the Clarkson Valley Board of Aldermen, will at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Fru-Con Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to consider amending Section 405.095.E.5.n; when submitting plans for new construction in the “PC” district, this change in language would make it necessary to include plans for both attached or unattached signs to the structures.

St. Francois Upholstery Co. 35 Years Experience. Local References. Cliff Byrd Jr. (owner) Call 636-390-8532 email:stfranuph@aol.com

Wedding Services

Anytime...

Anywhere...

Marriage Ceremonies Renewal of Vows Commitment & Affirmation of Love

(314) 703-7456

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MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small.

(314) 288-9952

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

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

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

Grass Cutting Special Looking for New Customers

"In your home" pet-sitting dog walking and more!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Recession Roofing & Home Repairs

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

Call Wayne

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In the Mailboxes of 70,000

West County Homes 3 times a month

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Display Home For Sale

2 br, 2 bth, Filled with fabulous design features & professionally decorated, located in a prestigious 55+ community with more than $5 million worth of on-site $ amenities, a must see.

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BORDEAUX ESTATES AT WILDWOOD Come visit this BRAND NEW premier development located in the heart of Wildwood.

Build your dream home in this neighborhood that exudes a rich and sophisticated look with surprising affordability and is located within walking distance to the Wildwood Town Center!

16201 Wynncrest Ridge Ct. • Wildwood This truly amazing 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath 1.5 story home has approximately 6,000 square feet of gorgeous finished living space! For a free 24 hour recorded message regarding the details of this property, please call 1-800628-1775 ext. 1106.

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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

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Lafayette Farms Subdivision - Parkway West. Expanded & Updated, Fin. Walkout LL, Newer Kit. & Baths, Many Upgrades, Sunroom. Walk to Queeny Park!

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2628 Rockwood Pointe Wildwood • $299,000 Brick and vinyl 2sty with 3.5 baths (one Jack and Jill), walkout basement, t-stair & 3-car garage.

Huge private rear deck with hot tub.

Close to Wildwood Towne Center!

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

16806 Enderbush Eureka • $295,900 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

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Barb Woodham 314-346-2272

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1248 Marsh Ave. - Ellisville - $175,000 Updated ranch on half acre park setting! Gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances, and tile floor. Family room with brick fireplace, large picture window overlooking backyard, and rear double doors leading outside. Huge deck!

855 Woodside Trails Dr. - Ballwin - $229,900 Fabulous end unit villa! Almost 1600 sq ft on main level, plus finished lower level with bedroom and full bath! Built in bookcases, fireplace, rear deck, rear patio. Community has pool and tennis courts.

317 Lindy Blvd.

Parkway Schools • $108,000 Freshly painted inside and out!

Clean, great lot, carport, shed, 2br, 1bath. Washer, dryer and fridge included!!!

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259 Falling Leaves Ct. - Creve Coeur - $593,000 Fabulous home in Ladue Lake Estates! This stunning 1.5 story greets you with large pillars and circle driveway. Over 4,400 sq. ft. of finished living space.

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44 Lakewood Balwin • $215,000 Four bedroom, 3 bath ranch with hardwood floors, all brick with vinyl, updated kitchen with granite and sun room!

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1282 White Rd. - Chesterfield - $290,000 Beautiful 2-story with circular driveway! Grand entry through leaded glass door, formal dining room, separate living room and family room with cozy brick fireplace. HUGE bedrooms all with either double or walk in closets! New deck, updated kitchen, must see!

1532 Candish Ln. - Chesterfield - $395,000 First Class 2- Story. Meticulous care & attention to detail is evident throughout. Lots of space incl. formal dining and 4-season rooms! Professionally finished lower level and great neighborhood. !

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705 Cliffside Dr. - St. Clair - $230,000 Lakeside living! Enjoy the good life in this one of a kind ranch on a 15 acre fishing-only lake which adjoins to a 35 acre lake!

Vaulted ceilings, custom cabinets, French doors and many more first class touches. Enjoy sunsets on your TimberTech deck under a Sunsetter awning!

603 Charbray Dr. - Ballwin - $270,000 Stately 2-story in great neighborhood. Side entry garage, formal living room and separate dining room. Families will love level backyard, screened sun room, and swimming at nearby Ballwin Water Park.

Tons of space and new carpeting.

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Three Homes Ready Now at The Villas At Fountain Plaza

Greater Missouri Builders makes your move easier by readying homes in advance Provided by West Newsmagazine’s Advertising Department

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or some, as they tour the beautiful displays at The Villas at Fountain Plaza at the corner of Clayton and Clarkson Roads, the dream of moving into one of these elegant Lifestyle Homes© becomes clouded with the lists of things they must do to prepare for such a move. To them, the thought of building from scratch seems a daunting task, and although they would love to see themselves enjoying the relaxing lifestyle and convenience of life at Fountain Plaza, they put it off.

Greater Missouri Builders has answered their dreams by building 3 new homes and readying them for quick sale.

These three new villas are completely ready to go. Each one is unique and filled with the features and style that West County residents have come to expect. People are now invited to come tour them and see how easy the move can be.

“What makes the Villas at Fountain Plaza different and exciting is the fact that we’re a Lifestyle Community,” explained Greater Missouri Builders Sales & Marketing Director Kim Whalen. The homes are fabulous, but it isn’t all about the house…its about your lifestyle and all the things you can do outside of your home.”

The Lifestyle Home® concept was borne out of the increasing demand for efficient, manageable homes full of upscale features and appointments within an overall community plan featuring shopping, recreation, restaurants and conveniences within walking distance.

“Our new designs haven’t been seen before in this area,” explains Whalen. “When visitors see the way this community is designed and look at the unique floorplans of our Life-

style Homes®, they fall in love with them.” Early response to the community has been tremendous, and the 73 homes are expected to be rapidly claimed.

“We had people wanting to reserve homes before we even had the plans finalized,” said Whalen.

The location on Clayton Road at Clarkson is a big draw according to Whalen, and most of the interested buyers are coming from within a 3-5 mile radius of the site.

“They love the concept and the lifestyle being offered here,” she explained. “They can simply walk along the pathways to the coffee shop or work out at the new Lifetime Fitness center. They can stroll over and grab lunch at the Q’doba Grille and do their banking on the way. In the evening they can take a quiet walk on the lighted walking path that meanders through the neighborhood.”

For many, the lifestyle includes the ability to lock up and leave for a while without worry. The intimate neighborhood provides protection and security for your property and since the exterior areas are

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17624 MYRTLEWOOD DR. PRICE REDUCED! Beautifully updated 5 bed home, finished LL, gourmet kitchen, backs to woods.

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1821 GRAND ARMY RD. One of a kind custom built ranch on 49+/- rolling, wooded, pastured acres.

9708 AVONDALE HILLS LN. Gorgeous custom built 1.5 story home, beautiful finishes, 3+/-private acres.

10304 HWY DD Beautifully maintained horse boarding & training facility on 28+/- gorgeous acres adjoining Busch Conservation area, custom built home.

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maintained for you, the worry of lawncare while you’re gone is eliminated.

The villas range in price starting from the $400’s.

For more details about the community and to see an overview map of the entire Fountain Plaza development, visit the website at www.fountainplazavillas.com.

Visit the display center open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a personal tour or call 636394-8890.

2942 EAGLE POINTE Beautiful 5 bed, 5 bath atrium with stocked pond.

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1451 Country Lake Estates Dr. 2034 Joes Way 9221 Caddyshack Circle $1,095,000 $2,750,000 $800,000 Chesterfield Chesterfield Sunset Hills Exquisite 5BR, 4.5BA 2sty in Designed for entertaining! Awe- One of a kind mini resort! PhenomTapawingo! Finished LL, patio & some 2sty with wonderful ameni- enal! Gated entry! Lake, pool & pool ties sits on 1.4 acre lot! house! Must see to believe! deck overlooking the 5th hole!

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OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 18027 TARA OAKS COURT CHESTERFIELD Lovely 1.5 sty, main floor master suite, 2 sty great rm with wall of windows. Spacious kitchen/breakfast rm adjoins hearth rm. Fin LL with FP, wet bar, rec rm, game rm. $769,000

1209 Tammany Ln. Town & Country $650,000

12900 Thornhill Dr. Town & Country $499,000

401 Alta Dena University City $449,900

17627 MYRTLEWOOD DRIVE WILDWOOD Stunning 1.5 sty 6BR/4.5ba, neutral, updates galore. 2 FP, hearth rm, 2 decks, walk out LL w/wet bar, huge game room, BR & full bath. Dont miss this special home. $648,000

51 Topping Eureka $399,900

1092 Dougherty Lake Est Dr. Valley Park $289,900

71 Cynthiana Ct. Florissant $279,900 2539 VALLEY OAKS EST DRIVE

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Spectacular bonus rm, veranda, master his & hers baths, fin W/O LL. $2,499,900 1166 GREYSTONE MANOR PKWY (CHESTERFIELD) Magnificent custom 1.5 sty, 7FP, cherry floors, exquisite master suite, gourmet kitchen, hearth rm, bonus rm, Florida rm, fin LL. $1,875,000 998 TARA OAKS DR (CHESTERFIELD) Custom 2sty,former display, great lot, inground pool, gourmet kitchen, hearth room, 2stry great room, luxury master, fin W/O LL w/full kitchen, rec rm. $849,900 1926 CHESTERFIELD RIDGE CIRCLE (CHESTERFIELD) Absolutely stunning 3BR/3.5b Villa. Beautiful wood floors.

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Part fin W/O LL. Huge level lot. Newer roof, siding, drs, windws, kit, b. $210,000 590 SARAH LN #205 (CREVE COEUR) Updated condo with a 24 ft balcony overlooking the golf course. Convenient, secure access, tuckunder prkg. $140,000 1832 MISTY MOSS (ST LOUIS CO) 3BR/2.5ba condo, LR/DR, eat-in kitch.

Fin LL, ref, range, washer/dryr, 1car att gar, privacy fence. Pool, tennis. Near major hwys 40, 170, 70. $155,900 12932 MIDFIELD TERRACE (ST LOUIS COUNTY) Nice, detached 3BR, 2ba villa.

Liv/din rm, eat-in kitchen, main flr laundry, W/B FP, deck, 2c garage, basement storage, pool & tennis. $199,850 2903 ST ALBANS FOREST CIR (WILDWOOD) Spectacular custom ranch on 3+ acres near St Alban Country Club. High ceilings, 4 FP, split BR plan, 4+BR/7ba, covered deck, patio. $1,590,000 18607 BABLER MEADOWS DR (WILDWOOD) Cust 1.5 sty, 3.5 gorgeous acres, inground pool, main flr master + additional BR on main flr, 2sty great rm, 2 FP, lovely kitchen. $499,900 1423 WESTHAMPTON VIEW LN (WILDWOOD) Wonderful 4 BR/3.5ba home with newer vinyl siding & Low E windows. Main level master. Sun rm.

Spacious kitchen. $469,000 2011 WAKEFIELD FARM RD (WILDWOOD) A horse lover's dream in Wildwood! 4BR, 3.5ba ranch w/fin LL and walkout. 4stall horse barn. Wooded views from covered deck. $424,900 2020 WOODMOOR RIDGE (WILDWOOD) Sunny and bright 2 sty home w/4BR, 2.5ba. Updated kitchen, granite, mn flr laundry. Fam rm w/FP, luxury master suite, private yard w/trees. $399,900 133 JUBILEE HILL #A (WILDWOOD) Move-in ready garden condo. 2BR, 2 full bths. Eat-in kit, all appliances staying including newer washer and dryer. Newer A/C, 2 walk-in closets. $107,900

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CHESTERFIELD Bright, open spaces. 8yr new atrium ranch. 4BR, study, W/O LL, 3 car gar. Shows like display. $595,000

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Great views. 2BR, 2.5 bath ranch condo.

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