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THOMAS SOWELL

Good Riddance! When Supreme Court Justices retire, there is usually some pious talk about their “service,” especially when it has been a long “service.” But the careers of all too many of these retiring jurists, including currently retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, have been an enormous disservice to this country. Justice Stevens was on the High Court for 35 years-- more’s the pity, or the disgrace. Justice Stevens voted to sustain racial quotas, created “rights” out of thin air for terrorists, and took away American citizens’ rights to their own homes in the infamous “Kelo” decision of 2005. The Constitution of the United States says that the government must pay “just compensation” for seizing a citizen’s private property for “public use.” In other words, if the government has to build a reservoir or bridge, and your property is in the way, they can take that property, provided that they pay you its value. What has happened over the years, however, is that judges have eroded this protection and expanded the government’s power-- as they have in other issues. This trend reached its logical extreme in the Supreme Court case of Kelo v. City of New London. This case involved local government officials seizing homes and businesses-- not for “public use” as the Constitution specified, but to turn this private property over to other private parties, to build more upscale facilities that would bring in more tax revenues. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the Supreme Court opinion that expanded the Constitution’s authorization of seizing private property for “public use” to seizing private property for a “public purpose.” And who would define what a “public purpose” is? Basically, those who were doing the seizing. As Justice Stevens put it, the government authorities’ assessment of a proper “public purpose” was entitled to “great respect” by the courts. Let’s go back to square one. Just who was this provision of the Constitution supposed to restrict? Answer: government officials. And to whom would Justice Stevens defer: government officials. Why would those who wrote the Constitution waste good ink putting that protection in there, if not to protect citizens from the very government officials to whom Justice Stevens deferred?

John Paul Stevens is a classic example of what has been wrong with too many Republicans’ appointments to the Supreme Court. The biggest argument in favor of nominating him was that he could be confirmed by the Senate without a fight. Democratic presidents appoint judges who will push their political agenda from the federal bench, even if that requires stretching and twisting the Constitution to reach their goals. Republicans too often appoint judges whose confirmation will not require a big fight with the Democrats. You can always avoid a fight by surrendering, and a whole wing of the Republican party has long ago mastered the art of preemptive surrender. The net result has been a whole string of Republican Justices of the Supreme Court carrying out the Democrats’ agenda, in disregard of the Constitution. John Paul Stevens has been just one. There may have been some excuse for President Ford’s picking such a man, in order to avoid a fight, at a time when he was an unelected President who came into office in the wake of Richard Nixon’s resignation in disgrace after Watergate, creating lasting damage to the public’s support of the Republicans. But there was no such excuse for the elder President Bush to appoint David Souter, much less for President Eisenhower, with back-to-back landslide victories at the polls, to inflict William J. Brennan on the country. In light of these justices’ records, and in view of how long justices remain on the court, nominating such people was close to criminal negligence. If and when the Republicans return to power in Washington, we can only hope that they remember what got them suddenly and unceremoniously dumped out of power the last time. Basically, it was running as Republicans and then governing as if they were Democrats, running up big deficits, with lots of earmarks and interfering with the market. But their most lasting damage to the country has been putting people like John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. © 2010 Creators.com

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pressor tool you just purchased. To the Editor: Your left-leaning friend will depart early Many still do not get it. Here is why. to get to his computer and Google TOAD And it is much like the same reason we + politics + candidate and spend the better now have a huge economic crisis. part of the evening in a desperate attempt Our economy is struggling because to dig up all the dirt he can on TOAD. we had a banking/housing crisis. It was To paraphrase Arlo Guthrie, “Imagine 50 brought on because many people were people a day walking in and saying, shrink, encouraged to buy houses they could not I’m voting for TOAD this fall. You’d have afford. There is nothing wrong with having a movement.” a house – everyone wants many of the Yes, it is the Toss Out All Democrats things that come with a house. movement and I hope you will join me. But over time, they found that they could From dog-catcher to senator, I want these not afford to keep the house they bought freedom-hating, big government-loving and so thousands lost or had to sell their individuals out of my life. And it is easy; houses. Many lost their jobs and so could just one prick of the stylus in the voting not make payments on the house. It was booth casts your vote against all of them. a domino effect. We are paying the price Obama has done incredible damage to right now. this country and has failed in every attempt Now we hear people crying, “Why don’t to fix those things that actually matter - and conservatives just get on the health care he has done this in only one year. Imagine wagon – they just keep saying no.” what he can do given a sycophantic demoThe reason for this no is because we cratic majority behind him for three more. know what is coming. We have (as a He needs to be hobbled with massive connation) bought a health care house we servative majorities in both houses for his cannot afford. Oh, there are a lot of things final two years. in this house we like. But we do not So, if you see my silver Taurus running make enough money to afford this house around Ballwin with a homemade “VOTE – because too much stuff was put into the TOAD” bumper sticker, you will get it. But house. I know everyone wants to cover all it is our secret. the bases, help everybody – it sounds very Scott Randall nice – but we have to look at reality. That Ballwin is the real problem – most on the left are ignoring this reality. Emil Stevens Bliss backlash Chesterfield To the Editor: Your April 7th cover piece about RusTo the Editor: sell Bliss, the notorious poison outlaw, I was utterly exhausted on March 22 presented much concern to those of us after having spent 8 hours the day before who value truth. Having researched the watching the antics of our elected officials Missouri dioxin situation for the past 17 in bringing nationalized health care one years, I can attest that Bliss’ empty claims giant leap forward. of innocence are part of his cunning evaMy thoughts drifted in and out of con- sion of law for the past 40 years, related sciousness but I kept thinking about toads. to his sordid operations in Missouri. This Toads are slick and slimy, just like the one individual has done much to personDemocrats I was watching on TV. Toads ally harm the citizens of Missouri; his try to be your friend, too. They hop into legacy is one of devastation, injury, death, your palm and proceed to pee on you, just untruths, and cover-up. Dioxin is not like the Democrats. You then release the simply the most toxic synthetic compound toad and it croaks incessantly, all day and known to exist, and a cancer-causing agent, all night - unintelligible, loud and disturb- it is also a cancer magnifier—for all types ing, just like the Democrats on TV. of cancer. On many of the Bliss sites, in Well, the toads won and America lost. So particular Wildwood, hundreds of deadly if you cannot beat them, join them. This fall chemicals including benzene, toluene, I will be voting for “TOAD.” Imagine you xylenes, and PCBs, were found in open are at a get-together with neighborhood waste pit lagoons and in thousands of barfriends and one of your left-leaning friends rels leaking hazardous material. Many of says, “Hey, isn’t it great they passed health these chemicals have laws regulating their care reform.” You say “no” and say “I’ll handling and disposal due to their threat be voting for TOAD in November.” Then to human health and safety. The history leave the conversation quickly and engage is there, despite Bliss’ continued attempts another neighbor about the latest air com- at pathological and incredulous denials.

Children in Missouri have been exposed to, In addition, to be the most advantaand some seriously sickened, by Russell geous to the residents it was also decided Bliss’ toxic folly and misdeeds. Hundreds to design the structure so it could also be of horses, dogs, cats, and birds have died used as a multiuse park shelter. horrible deaths as a result of his callous As a part of the feasibility study, a predisregard for human and animal life. Tax- liminary cost estimate was determined to payers are still paying for his toxic legacy, be $669,840. On October 19, 2009 the while Bliss continues his inability to come Board of Aldermen approved Resolution to terms with the truth about his abhorrent No. 09-0280 approving the submission actions. of another Municipal Parks Grant Project proposal application and the execution of Lisa Martino-Taylor an agreement for a Grant-in-Aid from the University of Missouri-Columbia Municipal Parks Grant commission for an Wildwood amphitheater in Paul A. Schroeder Park. The city was awarded $331,000 towards Manchester amphitheater the project and, in addition, the city has To the Editor: been promised a $15,000 private donation. I would like to respond to the letter to the Several years ago, the residents of Maneditor titled, “Typical Government?” which chester passed the Park and Storm Water was published in your April 7 edition. The ½-cent sales tax. This tax was earmarked letter commented on the Manchester Board to assist in improvement of the park system. of Aldermen’s decision to proceed with the This project has been deemed as an imporconstruction of the amphitheater in Paul A. tant project to continue to upkeep a park Schroeder Park. system valued by the city’s residents. There were several factors why we In closing, I believe the addition of this decided to examine the possibility of build- amenity to our park system will be for our ing an amphitheater. It was a feature in the entire community: schools, churches and, original master plan more than 18 years most important, the residents of our city ago, and over the years there have been for many years to come. many inquires for some sort of outdoor stage. One recent inquiry was from a local Eileen Collins, director of Parks and family who wished to make a donation in Recreation the name of their deceased child who loved City of Manchester music. In addition, the final determining factor, last year we were notified that 2010 would be the last year to rent the city of Ballwin’s bandwagon. So it seemed like Rooting for Tiger the right time to pursue the project. To the Editor: In December 2008, the Board of AlderAbsolutely, I was rooting for Tiger. Tiger men approved Resolution 08-0223 approv- admittedly – whether the American public ing the submission of a Municipal Parks thinks it was genuine or not – confessed Grant application to the St. Louis County his transgressions. Only time will tell if he Parks Commission toward a feasibil- has indeed learned from his mistakes. For ity study for an amphitheater in Paul A. voyeuristic Americans, I hope that we have Schroeder Park. In early 2009, the city learned a thing or two from Tiger’s, Clinwas awarded a $4,000 grant for this study. ton’s, and the many other public icons and The planning process included two public officials who have made some ill-advised forums, held on July 6, 2009 and August decisions. Our missteps will be brought 3, 2009. These presentations included the to light. Yet, unfortunately and fortunately, design concepts, phasing opportunities, there will be many more icons who will and conceptual cost to the Board of Alder- serve as moral and immoral object lesmen and the community, and to obtain their sons. I was rooting for Tiger because he comments and input. Once presented to has and will endure more criticism and the public, Parkway School District wrote gossip and sly remarks. That’s the cost of an e-mail in support. being a public figure I suppose. I was not First and foremost it was important to rooting for him because he was the ‘undersee how this would impact the surround- dog’ or handicapped as a golfer because ing residents. So, decibel readings were clearly he is just as sharp now as he was taken at several concerts and during the before his unscheduled hiatus. Rather, I Homecoming Festival. Results of the tests was rooting for Tiger because of his “social indicate that the decibel range was within those limits established by the city’s Code of Ordinances. See LETTERS, page 36

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Our government in action Some of the recent actions of our government leave many of us scratching our heads in wonder. These actions include but are not limited to the following: Surprise, surprise: In the first believable study on the cost of Obamacare, it has been reported the actual cost of health care will be going up dramatically. Experts at Obama’s own Health and Human Services Department report that costs will rise as Medicare cuts in the new health care law may be unrealistic and unsustainable. Taxing issues: While the President promises to cut the deficit by almost twothirds over the next five years, the actual budget plan could threaten about 30 million people with tax increases in 2012 and after because of the alternative minimum tax – not to mention the talk of the value added tax that has evolved from trial balloon to real discussion. From soup to nuts: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an effort to reduce the salt consumed each day by Americans, saying that less sodium in everything from soup to nuts would prevent thousands of deaths from hypertension and heart disease. The program eventually would lead to the first legal limits on the amount of salt allowed in food. While we can accept the no-sugar sodas in the schools, leave our soup and nuts alone. Pray for victory on appeal. Recently, a federal district court in Wisconsin ruled that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. This ruling came in spite of the fact that the United States has a long history of recognizing a national day of prayer. This bad decision may be reversed on appeal and ultimately may wind up being decided by the Supreme Court. Let them eat pork. Recently, Citizens Against Government Waste released the

“2010 Congressional Pig Book,” the group’s 20th anniversary exposé of pork barrel spending. They reported we’re paying for 9,129 earmarks costing $16.5 billion of our hard-earned dollars. Some things never change. Titillating job? It’s nice to know that at the height of the financial crisis, some staffers at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) spent hours surfing pornographic Web sites. While we condemn their actions, we wonder if they found their job protecting our financial interests to be very – shall we say – satisfying. Not getting our financial house in order: In spite of speeches and rhetoric demonizing Wall Street and Goldman Sachs, plus a1,500-page bill, the Democrats’ effort at financial reform remains a joke because two of the biggest culprits – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – are exempted. Further, it has been widely reported that nothing will be done to modify government regulations requiring banks to fund risky home loans. Is it a real fixer-upper or house of cards? Why was he on trial in the first place? A U.S. military jury cleared a Navy SEAL last week of failing to prevent the beating of an Iraqi prisoner suspected of masterminding an attack that killed four American contractors. The contractors’ burned bodies were dragged through the streets and two were hanged. A jury found Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas not guilty of charges of dereliction of duty and attempting to influence the testimony of another service member. Only in America do we confuse good and evil. While nothing the government does should really surprise us, it often leaves us scratching our heads.

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A National Day of Prayer again will be observed on the first Thursday in May simultaneously at city halls across the United States. Jim Krupp, organizer of the prayer event in Chesterfield, said all are welcome to join the observation at the sidewalk in front of Chesterfield City Hall (690 Chesterfield Pkwy. West), from noon to 1 p.m. on May 6. Krupp said it is an opportunity for people of varying religious denominations to assemble to pray for the community’s leaders, such as police and firefighters. Krupp organized the event last year, and said some prayer leaders focused on repentance and moral issues, while another prayed for local youths. “Bible scriptures indicate that God answers prayers when communities come together to pray,” Krupp said. Other West County observances of the national event at noon on May 6 will be held at the Manchester Police Department (200 Highlands Blvd. ), Eureka City Hall (100 City Hall Drive), Town & Country City Hall (1011 Municipal Center Drive), Des Peres City Hall (12325 Manchester Road), and in Wildwood around the fountain in Town Center (183 Plaza Drive). Organizers of the national initiative said research data indicates 82 percent of Americans believe in the healing power of prayer and 78 percent say prayer is an important part of daily life.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY Public open house on PageOlive Connector project The KCI Construction Co., Jacobs, and St. Louis County Department of Highways & Traffic will hold a public open house on the Page-Olive Connector project from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mon., May 3 at the Parkway Central High School cafeteria (369 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield). Interested persons are invited to attend the open house at any time during the advertised hours. Access for the physically disabled is available at the location. The project provides for an improved north-south transportation system between the Maryland Heights Expressway and the Route 141 Relocation in St. Louis County. The project length is approximately 2.5 miles, with a northern terminus at the intersection of River Valley Drive and Maryland Heights Expressway, and a southern terminus at Olive Blvd. (Route 340) at the north end of the proposed Route 141 Relocation, which is being developed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The purpose of the public open house is

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‘Friendly neighborhood Vietnam vet’ signs off By BRIAN MCDOWELL Chesterfield never has been known as a hotbed of political dissent, but for the last year, on Olive Blvd. just east of Ladue Road, a changing series of handwritten signs expressing concern with where America is headed has stood by the busy street. At this writing, a sign there reads, “Where is my country going.” The signs were written and placed by the late Patrick Sanborn, a 65-year-old man who lived near the vacant lot where the signs were placed. Sanborn passed away on April 15 of a brain aneurysm, according to his wife of five years, Susan. Self-described as a “friendly neighborhood Vietnam vet,” Sanborn never wanted attention or recognition for his unique form of social protest. Nevertheless, a few days before his untimely death, standing on his porch shirtless in a pair of jean shorts, he reluctantly participated in an interview with West Newsmagazine, explaining why he used the signs to express his political dissatisfaction. He did this only on the condition that his address not be disclosed. “I always wanted to keep it a guessing game about where these signs come from,” Sanborn said. “Plus, I don’t want my place to be torched by someone that doesn’t agree with me.” Sanborn’s house was decorated with American flags and a Gadsden “Don’t

Patrick Sanborn Patrick Sanborn, a Vietnam War veteran suffering with health conditions due to exposure to Agent Orange, expressed himself through signs such as this one. Sanborn passed away on April 15, just days after granting West Newsmagazine this interview.

Tread on Me” flag that he received from a local veterans group. “See, that’s a rattlesnake?” he said, indicating the Gadsden flag. ”If you leave him alone, he won’t hurt you, but if you bother him or try to get something from him, he’ll get you. That’s how the American people should behave.” Sanborn indicated that his strong political beliefs came from the heavy price he paid for his participation in the Vietnam

Conflict. He said that exposure to Agent Orange caused his pancreas to fail. Toward the end of his life, he took 27 pills a day for various physical and mental problems. “I spent months in various hospitals and with psychiatrists,” Sanborn said, “and I’m still not quite locked in.” Horrible things that he saw during his time in the U.S. Air Force gave him nightmares and made dealing with society a challenge.

“The Fourth of July is my birthday,” Sanborn said, “and I used to love all the fireworks and carrying on. But now, I spend all day hiding my head under a pillow. I can’t endure it.” Anti-American sentiment in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s made it difficult for Sanborn and other Vietnam veterans to find employment when they returned home from the See VIETNAM VET, page 39

Kinder to file suit against health care law By BRIAN MCDOWELL Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder travels without an entourage, and that is not the only way that he stands alone. Kinder’s recent words and actions have put him at odds with the Democratic political establishment that currently runs both the state and the country. On a sunny April day, as he awaited the start of a Tea Party event at which he was making an appearance, Kinder sat in a trendy St. Charles brewpub, munching on a pork sandwich and eliciting little attention from other patrons. Wearing a light blue dress shirt and a sensible yellow tie, the gray-haired, 56-year-old does not look like a fighter of any significance. This year, however, the longtime Republican is gearing up for an epic battle. Kinder ignited a firestorm of controversy earlier this month by announc-

Kinder has been a low-key lieutenant governor for the last six years. Nothing in his background indicates that he has the soul of a rebellious rabble-rouser. Kinder speaks in a low-key manner with a syrupy, thick Southern Missouri accent befitting someone born in Cape Girardeau. Growing up, his parents were good friends with Rush Limbaugh’s parents. When asked why so many well-known conservatives are from the Cape Girardeau area, Kinder joked, “I don’t know. I don’t think there was anything in the water.” Kinder went to law school at St. Mary’s in San Antonio, Texas. He has worked on a Congressional staff, as a realtor, an attoring on the Fox News Channel his ney and a Missouri state senator. He also intentions to sue the federal government spent some time editing and writing colover the recent enactment of President umns for the Southeast Missourian newsObama’s proposed health care plan. paper, which gave him valuable experience That move surprised many people. in dealing with the media.

“I am watching what is happening to (the media) industry with interest,” Kinder said. “It has changed a lot. There has been an explosion in citizen journalism. I think it’s a good thing. Big papers like the (St. Louis) Post-Dispatch don’t have the monopoly on information that they used to.” Journalism experience came in handy when Kinder recently wrote a widely read letter to the editor of the Post-Dispatch, taking them to task for their biased coverage of the recent health care debate. It is fair to say that recent political events have stirred Kinder’s passions. The first six years of his term as lieutenant governor were devoted to forming mentor programs, helping veterans, assisting the development the Tour of Missouri bike race, and a commitment toward protecting Missouri’s See KINDER, page 40

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Bliss-Ellisville site concerns continue By JULIE BROWN PATTON There is nothing blissful about the effects that the former national Superfund area referred to as the Bliss-Ellisville site had on residents of Wildwood. Toxic materials were only one of the items left behind in West County more than 30 years ago by waste hauler Russell Bliss; also remaining is an invisible web that has ensnared some Wildwood residents concerned about environmental contamination fallout. Judy Piatt was one of the first to encounter effects of the toxins produced by the liquid sludge that Bliss and his employees sprayed on pavements and buildings to eliminate dust. Piatt and Bliss, both equestrian lovers, knew each other from competing in show rings. In the summer of 1971, Piatt had a horse boarding and show business in Wright City, Mo., and allowed Bliss to treat her stable with “waste oil.” The day Bliss’ hauler applied a dark, viscous liquid to her arena and stables, Piatt said, it stunk in a strange, chemical way and immediately burned everyone’s eyes and noses. Within a couple weeks of being exposed to the waste oil treatment in May of that year, dead birds had to be scooped up in the buildings, and the family’s cats and dogs had sores on their bodies. By July, Piatt’s horses began to die, and University of Missouri-Columbia equine veterinarians determined that they had been poisoned by an unknown toxin. Piatt’s recently-published book, “Killing Horses: A Personal Chronicle of an Environmental Disaster in Missouri,” spells out what she discovered and how she tried to

get EPA officials to take action sooner. On April 14, Piatt joined Wildwood homeowners when they met with city officials to try to determine the safety of their properties, given the recent round of environmental test results. “This issue just never ends,” Piatt said. “Current homeowners would like the area cleaned up, but given what I’ve seen it do, I’m afraid it won’t ever get completely out of the ground and water.” Homeowners of Strecker Farms subdivision, located near the former Superfund site, said they were all told or provided different snippets about the environmental issue, depending on when they purchased their homes. Dan Topik, one of the first homeowners in the subdivision, said he was in the final minutes of closing on his property when he was given a letter dated Nov. 30, 1994, reflecting an environmental assessment done by Shifrin & Associates Environmental Engineers. “It outlined what environmental assessments had been completed and where they were done,” Topik said. “I looked at my Realtor and asked if she thought it was a problem. She said if the EPA and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources said the area was safe, she guessed it was.” The concluding paragraph of the letter stated: “… [I]t is our opinion that the subject property, Strecker Farms, has no recognized environmental conditions on the site; i.e. the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances, including asbestos (following its removal), or petroleum products on the property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release,

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A monitoring well on the Bliss-Ellisville site.

the land. At that time, Byrne said, it was difficult to find space for building nice, $300,000 homes in Wildwood. Ultimately, he got $65,000 of non-refundable earnest money tied into the project and could not simply walk away. “After Wildwood city officials had already approved my site plan, they then wanted more testing done. I said sure, and that cost $8,700. Then they wanted more and more, until eventually it cost me $130,000,” Byrne said. “But we still weren’t allowed to proceed.” Byrne said that homeowners who had purchased lots for the future subdivision wanted him to close, but the city’s delay caused tax financial problems and pushed him past the contingency clause timeframe in the overall land agreement. “We live and learn,” Byrne said. “This has been a huge drain on me and my family.” Despite the current question marks, Byrne said his 25-year-old son plans to live in the subdivision once it is allowed to move forward. The next status conference with the judge handling the current lawsuit between Byrne and the city of Wildwood is slated for June 10.

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By TED DIXON JR. After having a major tenant close up shop in the midst of the battering economy and suffering cost overruns, the developer of Fountain Plaza at Clayton and Clarkson Roads on April 19 came before the Ellisville City Council asking for the creation of a community improvement district to fund $1.3 million in public improvements. A community improvement district, or CID, is a geographically defined district in which commercial property owners vote to impose a sales tax. It is used for financing public improvements in the proposed area. A CID is created as either a political subdivision or a non-profit corporation. A CID that is created as a non-profit corporation can finance the cost of a project through the imposition of special assessments for those improvements that specifically benefit the properties within the district. A CID that is created as a political subdivision can finance the costs of a project through the imposition of property taxes or a sales tax up to a maximum of 1 percent. It may be created for financing a wide range of public facilities within a municipality, including shopping centers, sidewalks or streets. The multi-million dollar Fountain Plaza last year took a big hit when Straub’s Market vacated, and that site remains empty. The developer of the site, Centrum Inc., has proposed what would be called the Fountain Plaza Community District. If approved, that district would impose a sales tax of 1 percent on all retail sales in the proposed district. The money generated would give equity to the shopping center. Robert Klahr, an attorney representing the developer, said that five parcels within the center would be involved. Klahr said the exceptions would be the two banks there, Lindell and Southwest Banks, because they do not generate sales tax.

The district would contribute to the completion of traffic improvements at the southern entrance of the district and at the intersection of Clarkson and Clayton Roads. According to the proposal, the CID would be for a maximum of 20 years. Ellisville Mayor Matt Pirrello told the developer that he was unsure of for what the money would be used. Pirrello said that the allocated funds for the traffic improvements at Clarkson and Clayton seemed a bit low at $50,000. Sol Barket, the developer, said the reality of the situation is that the project is “majorly underwater” and his company needs assistance and it is seeking to get reimbursement for some of the cost overruns. Pirrello said that while he understood that position, from a public perspective, it could be helpful to know where some of the funds are going to be used. Klahr said that funds would be used to “reposition” the center to attract tenants, possibly an anchor. Barket said this is the worst position in which a tenant could be. “It is somewhat humbling,” Barket said. “What do you get when a project is hurting this badly? We’ve created something that is really upscale. The last thing we wanted to do was to walk away from it. We wanted to fulfill the dream of bringing this great center. This money is not going to our wallets; it is going to the center.” Pirrello told the developers that the city has by no means lost confidence in them. “To me, it’s already a premier center,” Pirrello said. “It just has some growing pains.” Pirrello said that the city appreciated the fact that Centrum is trying to create a solution and is not walking away from the situation. Further discussion and a vote on the proposal is expected at the next Ellisville City Council meeting in early May.

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By JULIE BROWN PATTON After several months of debating materials and opinions, Wildwood city councilmembers voted April 12 to uphold the recommendations from one of the city’s committees to not grant official historic designation to a proposed lifestyle development in the Glencoe community. A longtime resident of the Glencoe community, Barry Gunther, along with a few partners, had purchased a series of 14 lots over the past two years. Their idea was to build the collective 6 acres into a new complex that included apartments, live/ work type condominiums, boutique shops, offices, and a restaurant - cuing off of Glencoe’s historic roots as a well-known trading post district. Gunther through his Glencoe Properties, LLC, entity, sought designation of Wildwood’s fifth land use category, per the city’s master plan, which allows for limited commercial land use outside of Town Center. Many neighbors within the vicinity opposed such an intense development of the area, citing traffic problems, public safety issues, noise pollution and concern about changing the area’s quaint, quiet personality. Wildwood resident Paul Wescott informed councilmembers that he held a petition of 143 registered voters against the development. Joe Vujnich, Wildwood director of planning and parks, said the lack of buildings or structures to preserve through the historical designation was one of the points of

contention. Wildwood’s Planning/Economic Development/Parks (PEP) subcommittee members noted the following factors led to their concerns: negative public perception, placing an unwanted development pattern in Wildwood, request not expected or desirable regarding using the land in the manner proposed for this project, impact on zoning incentives, and the area not supported by utilities. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Gunther crumbled a piece of symbolic paper at the podium to indicate that he was willing to throw out the previous, conceptual site plan. He and Todd Streiler, the project’s planner, asked for the opportunity for the project to return to Planning and Zoning Commission members for discussion about an execution allowable through the city’s guidelines. City Attorney Rob Golterman reminded all attendees that the city created the fifth land use category in 2002 to reflect properties throughout the Wildwood community. “A map with these areas designated was adopted in 2004, with five specific areas deemed appropriate. Glencoe is one,” Golterman said. The land purchased by Glencoe Properties, LLC, was and is zoned for single family dwellings. Vujnich said that the properties are “buildable” in this manner, but due to the sizes of each lot would require some adjustments and approvals regarding the typical easements, setbacks and water treatment access.

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Voters approve new City Hall By JULIE BROWN PATTON By a 51 percent majority, residents voted April 6 to appropriate up to $8 million to build a new Wildwood City Hall, which also will house the city’s police facilities. The 5,843 total votes cast represented 24 percent of registered voters and was one of the highest voter counts the city has ever had for an April election. No new tax funding will be needed for the project. City officials said the cost of the new building will be covered from combining cash reserves and borrowing funds. They communicated also that owning a city hall should save more than $2.2 million over the next 20 years, compared to continuing to lease both city and police facilities. “This gives the city an investment in a capital asset instead of paying rent with no long-term value,” City Administrator Dan Dubruiel said. At the April 12 city council meeting, councilmembers voted to extend the work of the City Hall Steering committee mem-

bers to assist with final project design planning and project construction. Durbriel said there is no other “omnibus” action that councilmembers need to take in light of the election. “The voters have spoken pursuant to the City Charter,” Dubruiel said. “There will be a number of formal actions the council will take in the weeks and months ahead to implement the project the voters have authorized.” Dubruiel said the design development and construction document phase should be completed between February and March 2011,with bidding and construction following and taking about another 18 months to complete. Projections are for the new building to be occupied by the fall of 2012. The new Wildwood City Hall will be located on a 4-acre site owned by the city in Town Center. It will front onto Main Street, opposite the Wildwood Town Center Hotel and next to the movie theater currently being constructed.

Planning begins for large community park By JULIE BROWN PATTON Now that Wildwood has clearance to build and own a new city hall, what will happen to the unused 63 acres the city owns near the northwest corner of State Routes 109 and 100? Per the city’s 2007 Action Plan for Parks and Recreation, that acreage was purchased in January 2009 to set aside for a community park. The purchase of the property was funded through revenues received from the city’s capital improvement sales tax approved by Wildwood voters in 1998. The one-half cent sales tax is dedicated to a mix of public works, planning, and parks projects within the city. The 2007 plan was formulated by 16 volunteer residents who worked closely with city staffers and some external experts. They sought to secure one major parcel of ground for a community-sized park as well as three, smaller parcels for other neighborhood parks. Their idea was to develop the community park in phases, as funding became available over the decade to follow. At the April 12 city council meeting, councilmembers voted to purchase a 2-acre parcel of ground located at the access roadway into the new community park property for $99,000. That property sat vacant for the past 15 years. A number of development proposals had been submitted upon it, but none were acceptable to the owner or the city.

City representatives said the agreedupon price for the new acreage is less than the appraisal price assigned to the land by an independent appraiser of the owner’s choice and was less than budgeted by the city as part of its capital improvements program. The land is slated also to be part of a western extension of the Pond-Grover Loop Road. Joe Vujnich, Wildwood director of planning and parks, said requests for proposals recently were sent to at least 20 different companies to invite bids on a plan for the community park property. The deadline for receiving plans was April 26. He said numerous public input opportunities are planned regarding how the property would best be used. Incoming Councilmember Jim Kranz (ward 7) said that when he spoke to residents prior to the April election, several asked if the community park land owned by the city could be put to immediate use in a less expensive manner, such as for practice fields for youth soccer and baseball teams. “Residents said they felt that given the overall economic situation, we had a good number of small parks,” Kranz said. “They would prefer having a place that kids could go, something that could involve more residents. They also desire a place for uses such as a swimming pool and volleyball courts.”

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The Rockwood School District and Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition invite you to be a part of the Neighborhood of Excellence award program. Earn distinction for your neighborhood by giving youth a voice in your community. Children and teens who feel valued, connected and accountable are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Join us in an effort to empower youth and enable them to reach their potential.

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An artist’s rendering of the current Manchester Road configuration with center lane (left) and a configuration with a center median.

Final round of visioning sessions for future Manchester Road corridor to take place May 3-5 On May 3, 4 and 5, citizens from the West St. Louis County area, including the communities of Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, and Winchester, will have an opportunity to view and provide comments on the final recommendations for aesthetics, land use, transportation, economic development and signage improvements for the Manchester Road corridor. Based upon public input gathered from visioning sessions held in West County previously, it is now time to share with the public the final recommendations before finalizing the Master Plan. Attendees will have the chance to provide feedback via keypad polling as well as via written and in-person comments concerning the final recommendations for the Manchester Road corridor. The consultant team will incorporate this feedback to make final changes to the Master Plan for the Manchester Road Great Streets Project. City staff and elected officials from the five communities, as well as the West County Chamber of Commerce, officials from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and other government agencies will use the Master Plan recommendations as a blueprint for conducting further planning and design improvements along Manchester Road as it evolves over the next few decades. “The success of this project rests solely on the public’s willingness to move it forward,” Ellisville Mayor Matt Pirrello said in a statement released on April 20. “It is imperative that the residents and business owners of the five communities get involved and support the revitalization of the Manchester Road corridor. Now is the time to get involved and shape your community for the next 25-50 years.”

The visioning sessions will be conducted from 7-9 p.m. on Mon., May 3 to Wed., May 5. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to visit informational stations and presentation boards and interact with members of the consultant team, who will provide updates on the project, address key issues, and accept comments from the community. Participants will have the opportunity to view recommendations for land use and traffic management improvements, including signage design concepts, for the five cities along the Manchester Road corridor. The consultant team, retained by EastWest Gateway Council of Governments, is charged with developing a Master Plan for an approximately 5-mile stretch of Manchester Road between Missouri Routes 141 and 109. The team, led by the urban design and planning firm, Design Workshop, is looking at ways to improve infrastructure, manage traffic and parking, increase the potential for economic development, make the corridor safer for pedestrians, and enhance aesthetics in an environmentally responsible manner. The goal is to make Manchester Road a “Great Street” and a great destination in West County. Open house and visioning sessions will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Mon., May 3 at Crestview Middle School (16025 Clayton Road in Ellisville); from 7-9 p.m. on Tues., May 4 at Parkway South High School (801 Hanna Road in Ballwin); and from 7-9 p.m. on Wed., May 5 at Morgan-Selvidge Middle School (235 New Ballwin Road in Ballwin). To learn more about the project, visit ewgateway.org/Manchester.

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The Honda Accord that Christine Miller hit on March 21, 2009 was carrying five people, four of whom were killed. The driver, a resident of Ballwin, survived the accident.

Families of Des Peres crash victims awarded settlement By CASEY GODWIN The families of four young Indian students killed last year in a Des Peres car crash involving an off-duty Sunset Hills Police officer have been awarded a settlement from the officer and the restaurant that served her alcohol that night. According to a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on June 15 by a survivor of the crash and the four families, Christine Miller, 42, had consumed a large amount of alcohol on the night of March 21, 2009 at O’Leary’s Restaurant & Bar, located at 3828 Lindbergh Blvd. in Sunset Hills. Miller then proceeded to drive her Mitsubishi Eclipse to Des Peres, where she hit a Honda Accord carrying five people. Four passengers in the Honda were killed, including Anusha Anumolu, 23, of Charleston, Ill.; Satya Subhakar Chinta, 25, of Aurora, Ill.; Anita Lakshmi Veerapaneni, 23, of Charleston; and Priya Muppavarapu, 22, of Charleston. The driver of the Honda, Nitesh Adusumilli, 28, of Ballwin, suffered severe injuries to his head and chest but has since recovered. Miller’s Mitsubishi was heading the wrong direction in the westbound lanes of Dougherty Ferry Road when it hit the Honda as it turned right from Des Peres Road onto Dougherty Ferry at 1:45 a.m.

Three of the young people killed were graduate students studying information technology at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. According to St. Louis County Circuit Court files, Miller and O’Leary’s have agreed to pay a total of $2.25 million, with $331,375 going to each of the four families. About $750,000 will go to the plaintiffs’ attorneys and $180,000 will go to Adusumilli and his lawyer. Miller agreed to pay $255,000, $45,000 of which will go to each family. O’Leary’s payout was $2 million – the extent of the restaurant’s insurance policy. The families of each victim will receive $286,375 in a one-time cash payment and structured settlement. In the suit, the families accused the restaurant employees of knowing that Miller was intoxicated. The suit claimed employees did not attempt to call her a cab or stop her from driving and continued to serve her alcohol when they knew she was drunk. Miller is awaiting trial on four counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter and one count of second-degree assault. The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that Miller’s blood-alcohol content was 0.169 three hours after the crash, more than twice the 0.08 legal limit.

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First public workshop scheduled for May 4 By CASEY GODWIN Ellisville is looking toward a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly community. On May 4, the city will be hosting the first in a series of public information gathering sessions to begin developing the Ellisville Bikeable Walkable Community Plan. The city has partnered with Trailnet, a non-profit organization that promotes active living, to develop the plan that will connect existing park trails throughout the city with neighborhoods, schools and business centers. To date, Trailnet has partnered with 22 local communities to develop similar plans. Kevin Neill, bike walk planner with Trailnet, said the process has made many cities see such improvements not only for recreation but also as an alternative mode of transportation. “Developing these plans really represents a shift in the way communities are thinking about how to get around town – whether it is reducing auto congestion and air pollution related to traffic or stimulating economic development through improved trail systems that coordinate with retail destinations,” Neill said. Last year, Trailnet sent out a request for applications, giving cities an opportunity to engage in the process of developing a bikeable walkable plan. For the plans, Trailnet has been able to obtain federal funding through transportation enhancement funds to cover about 80 percent of the planning process in each community. Ellisville was selected to receive funding for developing a plan last July. The city has agreed to come up with the additional 20 percent match. “Ellisville had expressed their interest in that a bikeable walkable community would help create a more healthy and active environment for their city,” Neill said. Lisa Blumer, director of parks and recreation for Ellisville, said residents often contact the city requesting information on how to connect from their neighborhood to parks either by foot or bike. “We currently have quite a few asphalt trails in our parks,” Blumer said. “We’d like to continue what we started a long time ago with our trail system and also provide more opportunity to walk or bike throughout the community through better connections.” Blumer said that by developing a plan, the city could more easily move forward on projects and be able to consider pedestrian options when looking at street improve-

ments. Ellisville and Trailnet plan to hold two public workshops, a walkability audit and bike event over the next six to eight months to gather input. The walkability audit, which has been used in several cities in the development of similar plans, would put residents out on the streets with planners to take a firsthand look at the current conditions and find out where improvements might be needed. Trailnet plans to hold a bike event later this summer in Ellisville to give residents another opportunity to gather information and provide input, while seeing firsthand the current conditions and needs. Neill said this would be the first time Trailnet has used a bike event in this manner. “We think it would be an opportunity to interact with people on their home turf and to get their honest opinions and feedback,” Neill said. Ellisville and Trailnet will be kicking off the planning process at a public workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4 at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office in Bluebird Park (225 Kiefer Creek Road). For more information, visit trailnet. org/ellisville.php. A final recommendation is expected to be made before the Ellisville City Council by the end of the year.

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By BRIAN MCDOWELL Michael T. Devine has the unenviable role of local spokesman for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Devine’s employer has not been too popular as of late. This year’s April 15 federal tax deadline was marked by nationwide Tea Party protests. In this unsettled atmosphere, the Internet is abuzz with rumors and claims that the IRS has hired more agents and is getting more aggressive this year in collecting the money that it is owed. Indeed, even here at the small offices of West Newsmagazine, four employees received notices from the IRS attempting to collect debts that allegedly were past due. According to Jim Hoft, organizer of the local Tax Day Tea Party and a conservative blogger, such IRS tactics are just the tip of the iceberg. “Wait until Obama-care starts,” Hoft said, “and the IRS has to hire 60,000 more agents to make sure that everybody has the proper amount of health insurance.” However, Devine is resolute in his view that IRS tax enforcement is no harsher this year than in years past. In an e-mail to West Newsmagazine that answered questions about this year’s tax collection efforts, Devine wrote, “Although the IRS is part of the executive branch, IRS employees generally engage in tax administration, which is separate from tax policy.” According to Devine, “The IRS uses information from the National Research Program and other studies to analyze taxpayer compliance and to assess the effectiveness of compliance programs and treatments in use by the IRS. We use the results to focus our enforcement resources on areas where compliance is a problem, such as high-income taxpayers, non-filers and the cash economy.” Devine indicated that there are two types of IRS agents: revenue agents and revenue officers. Revenue agents audit and assess taxes, while officers collect outstanding or unpaid taxes. He did acknowledge that the IRS was able to increase its overall staffing this year and encouraged anyone that is interested in applying for that type of work to visit the jobs.irs.gov Web site. Devine wrote, “The IRS examines (audits) tax returns to verify that the tax reported is correct. Most tax returns are accepted just as they’re filed. Each one goes through a computerized screening and if there are discrepancies, the taxpayer may receive correspondence from the IRS asking them to verify, correct, or explain information on the return. Selecting a return for examination does

not suggest that the taxpayer has either made an error or been dishonest. It could have been selected for a ‘random’ audit. We anticipate fiscal year 2010 to be approximately the same as 2009 was.” In general terms, Devine explained how the IRS goes about collecting money that it is owed, writing, “Generally, if a taxpayer files their tax return, has a balance due and does not pay, the IRS sends the taxpayer a bill. This begins the collection process. Along with the bill, which is called a notice, the IRS automatically sends Publication 1, ‘Your Rights as a Taxpayer,’ and Publication 594, ‘Understanding the Collection Process’ that explains the various options and rights taxpayers have in dealing with the IRS.” Devine also explained what taxpayers can do if they feel that the IRS has made a mistake. “If they receive a letter or notice from the IRS, it will explain the reason for the contact and give you instruction on how to handle their problem,” Devine explained. “If they agree with the changes, there is no need to contact us unless they need to pay or make arrangements to pay a balance due. If they do not agree, they should respond as directed in the notice.” If a taxpayer is unsuccessful with attempts to deal with a problem through normal channels, Devine wrote, they can contact the Taxpayer Advocate’s Office. “The Taxpayer Advocate cannot change the tax law or make a technical tax decision, but they can clear up problems that resulted from previous contacts with the IRS and ensure that your case is given a complete and impartial review,” Devine wrote. “For more information, they can visit irs.gov/advocate or call 1-877-7774778 toll-free.” Devine warned of scams. “The IRS does not initiate contact via e-mail and the IRS never asks for personal financial information such as passwords, PIN numbers, etc.,” he wrote. “Taxpayers who receive suspicious e-mails claiming to be from the IRS should not provide any personal information or click on any links in an e-mail message. They should forward the suspicious e-mail to phishing@irs.gov; using instructions posted on IRS.gov.” For those who cannot afford to pay their taxes, Devine offered this advice. “The IRS recognizes that many people may be having difficult times financially. Anyone who thinks they may have trouble paying their tax bill should contact the IRS because there are steps we can take to help ease the burden.”

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Bu llet i n Boa rd Parkway South High student earns gold medal for writing Parkway South High senior Jamie Miller has been awarded a National Scholastic Gold Medal for her humorous work “The Annotated Puss in Boots” and will be honMiller ored at the Scholastic Awards Ceremony June 9-10 in New York City. Former National Scholastic Award winners honored as teenagers include Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, Joyce Carol Oates and Robert Redford. More than 165,000 works were submitted this year, and Miller’s work is one of 500 awarded a gold medal. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a national program that identifies, develops and recognizes student achievement. “I’ve taught writing for 18 years, and Jamie is one of the best student writers I have ever read,” Miller’s English teacher, Melissa Gebhard, said. To read Miller’s winning piece, visit artandwriting.org/ORGGalleries.

Area students honored for musical compositions Two area students are among only 31

Schools from throughout Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for the statewide recognition. Parkway’s winners include Ahmed Eltafrom Missouri honored in the fifth annual hir, Katie Ihnat, and Shawn He, from CenCreating Original Music Project (COMP) tral High; Manali Gokhale, Paa Imbeah, contest sponsored by the University of and Timothy Tai, from North High; Emily Missouri School of Music and the Sinque- Cheng and John Lin, from South High; and Andrew Kuehnle, Mariana Montero, and field Chartiable Foundation. Nick Funke of Rockwood South Middle James Wang, from West High. A special selection committee appointed School won an award for his fine art comby the Missouri Department of Elementary position, “The Escape by Night.” Newsmagazine and Secondary Education (DESE) screens Christopher John Poetz, a home-schooled Salesperson: Participants student residing inClient: Eureka, won an award and evaluates nominations. Proof: in this same competition for his fine art are selected on the basis of the following criteria and factors: composition, “Journey of the Leaves.” The purpose of the COMP contest •• Scores on selected individual intelligence and aptitude tests. is to encourage elementary, middle and high school students in Mis- •• Grade point average. souri to write original musical works •• Student essays. and have that music performed. •• Evidence of leadership, creativity, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving Winning works were performed at the ability and initiative. COMP Festival at the University of Missouri’s School of Music on April 17. Both •• Projected benefits to the student for the composers and their music programs participating in the Academy. receive cash prizes. •• Commitment to remain at the Academy throughout the entire three-week expeParkway sophomores named rience. to Missouri Scholars Academy By the end of the 2010 Academy, more Eleven sophomores in the Parkway than 8,000 Missouri high school students School District have been named to the and teachers will have participated in MSA 2010 Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA). since its inception in 1985. The MSA is a three-week residential program held on the campus of the Uni- Area students named to versity of Missouri-Columbia for 330 of Missouri Scholars 100 Missouri’s gifted students who are ready Seven Parkway students and seven Rockto begin their junior year in high school. wood students were named to the Missouri

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On April 9, nearly 600 students from Visitation Academy in Town & Country participated in an all-school day of service. Dubbed “Kindness in Action Day,” the event took students from grades kindergarten through 12 to service sites across the St. Louis metropolitan area. First- and second-grade students prepared for the day of service by becoming pen pals with residents at a local nursing home, then met their pen pals in person. Kindergarten and fourth-grade classes teamed up to plant flowers at an urban elementary school and read books with students, while the fifth-grade students delivered blankets, set up for an event and spent time with patients at a pediatric specialty hospital. Students also helped a middle school shelve and catalog books previously donated by Visitation, interacted with children at schools and early childhood care centers and organized donations at an immigrant services institute. Other projects included beautifying a transitional home for children and teenagers, packing more than 200 cases of food for distribution by a food bank, and working alongside adults with disabilities at a sheltered workshop. More than 150 students partnered with an area housing agency to assist homeowners with yard work and home improvements. Back on campus, Visitation’s toddler and Montessori classes cleaned up their playground, learned about herbs and plants and planted pots of marigold seeds in their classrooms. Flowers will be transferred to the garden outside of the Visitation Monastery, which the sixth graders helped ready for spring as an early service project. “I have never been more proud to be a Viz girl,” one Visitation senior said. “This is one of the greatest things we’ve done in all of my years here.” be an exemplary school citizen and be involved in the school activity program.

Rockwood counselor receives World of Children Award Dr. Sharon Sevier, director of guidance and counseling for the RockSevier wood School District, is being recognized by Progressive Youth Connection (PYC) with its World of Children Award for her exceptional work on behalf of the children of St. Louis. Each year, PYC recognizes individuals and organizations from the following areas: the corporate sector, education, government/law, health, media/entertainment, non-profit, social services, commu-

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By DIANE PLATTNER Parkway School District Superintendent Robert Malito has announced his plans to retire at the end of this school year. The Parkway Board of Education during a special meeting April 12 approved Malito’s request to retire at the end of the 200910 school year. “After careful and serious thought, I have decided to retire on June 30 as superintendent of Parkway,” Malito stated in a letter to the school board. “This has been a difficult decision. I can honestly say that there has been no better place to work than Parkway. This is a world-class school district and it has been my honor and privilege to serve the students and families of this great community.” Malito, 62, said he plans to move back to Illinois to help take care of his parents, who are in poor health. District officials in 2004 selected Malito as Parkway’s eighth superintendent. He has served in public education for nearly 40 years, beginning in 1970 as a high school English teacher in Chicago. He has spent 19 years as a school superintendent, including six years with the Parkway School District. Malito during his tenure in Parkway is credited with reducing class sizes, increasing computers and technology in classrooms and implementing a major capital improvement plan. They said he recently

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mittee, we’ve been reviewing what other high-achieving school districts are doing,” Laura Gigliotti, parent at Rockwood Valley Middle School, added. “This research helps provide a comparison so we can evaluate areas to build upon in our middle schools.” Seiber said the Affective Needs of Students subcommittee has focused on the value of creating a specific time during the day for students to contact a teacher for support. “The committee members have researched our benchmark districts to explore best practices and are in the process of developing a model that would work for Rockwood middle schools,” Seiber said. She said the Structure of the Day subcommittee has researched the different types of bell schedules being used by leading middle schools throughout the nation and comparing them to Rockwood’s current model. The recommendations of other subcommittees will drive the final recommendation on this issue, Seiber said. The Extracurricular Opportunities group has been researching ways to offer competitive sports opportunities along with Rockwood’s current strong curricular programs, Seiber said. Finally, Seiber said that the Measurement and Evaluation subcommittee is developing a system to monitor progress of work, including various sources of information, such as achievement and school climate data. Rockwood officials said the steering committee will continue to meet through June, when it will present a progress report to the school board, which will receive the committee’s findings and recommendations in September. District officials plan to prepare to implement changes in the 2010-11 school year, with any revisions to be implemented the following year.

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• Use information • Share information • Enjoy and grow Officials are investigating a new online catalog that will assist young students with finding books. Kohnen said that a documented curriculum that is available to all educators in the district (on the Online Curriculum Guide) will encourage collaboration among teachers and school librarians. She said numerous studies have shown increased student achievement from library media specialists’ collaboration and partnerships with classroom teachers. “Having the curriculum online will also facilitate collaborative work among librarians in our different schools,” she said. Kohnen said officials are very excited about the new curriculum. “Previously, our board-approved curriculum document was called a ‘framework’ and described the curriculum in much more general terms,” Kohnen said. “We are excited by our new curriculum because it clearly states and fully describes our expectations for learning and teaching in the library. It is based on the latest standards and incorporates best practices.”

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The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Scouting with a Centennial Service Project, and local Scouts commemorated the momentous year in big way. West St. Louis County Scouts were given 10,000 oak tree saplings, donated by Living Lands and Waters, to plant in the parks of St. Louis. On April 10, Scouts and leaders of New Horizons District Pack 677, Pack 604 and Troop 677 participated in the project by planting 1,100 saplings and conducting a park clean up at Bluebird Park in Ellisville. Six teachers from Selvidge Middle School in the Rockwood School District ran the 2010 Go! St. Louis Half Marathon held on April 11. Pictured from left are Katie Catanzaro, Rebecca Stevens, Kevin Wood, Kevin Smith, Jodi Leeker and Jane Delong. Coach Wood and Coach Leeker teach physical education and ran to model for their students positive body image and fitness. All six teachers finished the race.

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High school baseball Whitfield coach Michael Pomatto is happy with how his squad is playing this spring. The Warriors won the recent Hancock Round Robin, and while Pomatto said he will take the championship, neither he nor the team are putting a lot of stock in the victory. “We use these early games to work on our game and develop our style of play,” Pomatto said. “It’s important to stress that these games are opportunities to get better.” Junior Trevor Ullman was named the Most Valuable Player in the tournament. “Trevor played well, but we had a lot of guys play well,” Pomatto said. “Our hitting was much better than expected this early, and our pitchers had solid outings where they threw a lot of strikes. Our defense was also solid early. We’ll have to expect that we’ll stumble along the way, though, and work through that.” Pomatto said junior Alex Brown has hit the ball well this spring. Senior Jonathon Rothman has established himself as the lead pitcher for Whitfield. Senior Jordan Allen is working through pre-season surgery and playing well.

Pomatto said that senior Kory Clawson has become much more disciplined at the plate and is a solid leadoff hitter. “All of our guys have taken to their roles well,” Pomatto said. “The start of the season is good in that we established that we can be a pretty good club. We hope to improve consistently through the season. I’m excited to coach baseball. Coach Jim Everard and I continually stress that baseball is a game, and we should enjoy each moment.”

High school girls’ soccer Two-time defending Missouri Class 3 champion Incarnate Word Academy soon will step up its competition by facing local heavyweights Lafayette and St. Joseph’s Academy on the road. Incarnate Word plays at Lafayette on May 4 and at St. Joseph’s Academy on May 6. Both games have 4:15 p.m. starts. “Those games are good measuring sticks,” Incarnate Word Coach Annie Beekman said. “The girls definitely get up for a game like St. Joe’s. They’re a great team, and every year it’s a battle. They’re consistently one of the best teams in the country, and we just try to have a game plan and have the girls play hard. That’s all you can ask for.” The Red Knights recently won the first Heart of America Classic in Kansas City,

High school boys’ golf Two Metro Catholic Conference teams that finished in the top six last year are doing well this year and working hard to earn a trip back to state. Chaminade coach Jim Prag is a little wistful this spring, as it will be his last leading the Red Devils around the links. Prag is in his 39th year at Chaminade (44th overall in education) and 33rd season as the coach of the golf team. “It will be my last season,” Prag said. “I am retiring at the end of this school year. It is time to let some fresh blood take the reins. It has been a marvelous ride and a great honor and pleasure to have been involved with so many quality students, golfers, parents, sportswriters, fellow faculty members, other coaches and golf course personnel.” The Red Devils finished second in state last year. Three boys return from the squad – seniors Alex Staskiel and Nick Grabbe and junior Alex Doneff. Prag said that Chaminade’s three returning players worked hard over the summer to improve their game and have shown considerable progress so far this season. Others who are performing well are sophomores Brandon Straeb, Austin

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Piephoff, Stephen Wilson as well as junior Dan Willey and senior Joe Wiesehan. “We want to be more consistent as a team and not rely on just one or two guys to produce low scores,” Prag said. “Hopefully, this will enable us to compete effectively in our conference and to do well enough in the district tournament when it really counts.” • • • DeSmet finished sixth as a team last year at state, and Coach Frank Hawkey said his Spartans are poised for another good spring. Hawkey has two players back from last year’s state team – senior Dan Wagner and junior Scott Hamel. “They are our leading players this year,” Hawkey said. “Overall, we have six players back from last year’s varsity team. If we play the way we are capable of playing, I think we should be pretty good.” The Spartans won the recent Bulldog Classic played at Winghaven County Club. Hamel was the medalist, shooting even

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High school water polo Mary Institute Country Day School won its MICDS Invitational by besting Lindbergh 4-2. In its first two games, the Rams topped Parkway West 12-7 and Oakville 8-5. MICDS Coach Don Casey said the tournament was resurrected this year after having been discontinued when the sport changed seasons from fall to spring a couple of years ago. “I was hoping this would give us a little bit of an idea of where we were, and it did,” Casey said. “Oakville and, in particu-

lar, Lindbergh look to be among the elite this year. Lindbergh was ranked at No. 4 in our polls going into this tournament. My expectations were to be competitive, and it turned out we were more than just competitive.” The game with Lindbergh was close all the way. Until the end, the difference was one goal. “We were on top when the horn went off, but both teams were playing hard and this was a very even game,” Casey said. Casey said his “big four” of senior Mike Rizzo and juniors Ted Condie, Henry Stupp and John Orland are playing very well. “They, along with our goalie (senior Bill Hopp), are the core of this team,” Casey said. “They have played very well and I think our record reflects that.” Overall, his squad is a good one, Casey said. “I am very excited by this group. We have been very competitive to this point in the season,” Casey said. “They have worked very hard to prepare for the season and their work ethic in practice is outstanding.” Casey has a new coach working with him this year – Tom Milford, who formerly was at Chaminade. He said the athletes have benefited from Milford’s experience and have enthusiastically accepted his leadership.

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Five local athletes participated in the recent Frozen Four of college hockey that saw Boston College emerge as the national champion with a 5-0 win over Wisconsin. A crowd of 37,592 saw the game Ford Field, the home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions. Wisconsin sported three local players. They were senior forward Michael Davies (Marquette), junior forward Sean Dolan (Kennedy) and freshman defenseman John Ramage. Davies had chances to score against Boston College and perhaps could have blamed the ice conditions for taking away his best opportunity, when in the second period he whiffed on a breakaway after the puck bounced over his stick. Davies enjoyed a solid regular season, scoring 19 goals and 32 assists for the Badgers. He has enjoyed a good career at Wisconsin, scoring 24 points each season as a freshman and sophomore and 23 points as a junior. Freshman defenseman Chris Saracino (CBC) played for Rochester Institute for Technology. Sophomore defenseman Chris Wideman (Chaminade) played for Miami of Ohio. Saracino and Wideman competed against each other in the 2007 Mid-States Club Hockey Association Challenge Cup game that CBC won 11-0.

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younger players. “Nick and Kyle are still excellent players and are still our leaders,” Wade said. Both played well last year and are off to good starts this spring. Wade said it is possible that both will return to state and do well. “Nick has signed to play golf at Missouri State next year,” Wade said. “Kyle appears to have a lot of schools interested in him. Both are capable of winning a state championship, but it takes a lot of skill, a lot of luck, and you have to be playing your best golf at the at time. Their first step is to qualify out of a very tough district. … Our goal is to win our district.” The Patriots are off to good start this spring. Parkway South lost two dual matches but each was by one stroke. Lafayette and Kirkwood each topped the Patriots. Those two teams will be battling Parkway South in the annual Suburban West Conference tournament that will be played at Aberdeen. “The Suburban West has a lot of talented teams, which include Lafayette, Kirkwood, Oakville, Lindbergh and Parkway South,” Wade said. “Our conference tournament should be very competitive and exciting.” Parkway South won the 18-team Mehlville Invitational at Crown Pointe Golf Club in Farmington. The Patriots beat Poplar Bluff by one shot and CBC by two strokes. Patriot senior Nick Langley and CBC’s Adam Welch tied for first with even-par 72s. Overall, Wade is happy with his team this spring. “My eight kids are all excellent students and a lot of fun to be around,” he said. “They have worked hard. It has been a fun year so far.”

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Lafayette baseball coach sets sights on state By WARREN MAYES As the new Lafayette baseball coach, Scott DeNoyer wants to do for the program what he has done with the softball program: win a state championship. DeNoyer took over the reins from Steve Miller, who retired after leading the program to being a top team year in and year out. “It is hard to put into words how excited I am,” DeNoyer said. “We have a ton of talent throughout the program, all of which are working hard with the mindset that this is the year we are going to win it all. They think that if not this year, then we will win next year. What a privilege to lead such a group with so much determination.” Already, the coach of the softball team that is consistently one of the area’s best has added hardball to his resume. He is off too a good start this spring. When the Lancers play Marquette in any sport, it is a big game, and Lafayette scored a 9-0 win over Marquette in DeNoyer’s first meeting with the Mustangs this spring. “The Marquette game was a good win, but not typical of a Lafayette/Marquette matchup,” DeNoyer said. “We expect to see a different team next time we play them. I used that game just as any other game this early in the season to try different lineups, put players in different situations, and pitch a few guys I wanted to see pitch. … I was very proud to see our guys perform as well as they did.” The one-sided game surprised DeNoyer. “I did not expect that kind of game,” he said. “Drue Bravo pitched an excellent game, mixing up speeds and pitching to contact. His performance backed up with solid defense was hard to beat. Offensively, our players hit pitches very well to the backside of the field and capitalized on a few of Marquette’s mistakes.” The Lancers also did well in the recent Liberty Park tournament. Lafayette lost to Rock Bridge 9-2 but picked up wins over Boonville (15-14) and against Warrensburg (12-8). “We went into the tournament with preset lineups and pitching rotations to make sure we got to see everyone we wanted to see perform,” DeNoyer said. “Many of our players are fighting for starting positions, playing multiple positions, and wanting to earn innings on the mound. There were many things we got to see, good and bad.” Most of the “bad,” DeNoyer said, were things the team has not yet covered this season, so his overall rating of the weekend is positive. “The best thing I saw out of the team was their ability to do whatever it takes to win,”

DeNoyer said. “In the Boonville game, we scored seven in the bottom of the seventh to win.” Getting out of town helped his club, DeNoyer said. “We always get good competition on this trip, but regardless of our opponent, we compete against ourselves,” DeNoyer said. “Playing the game against the game is our focus. The bus ride, hotel stay, and meals together are always good for team bonding. This group of players already had good chemistry going into the season, but road trips have a way of bringing them even closer.” Last year, Lafayette finished 22-4 before losing in the districts to Parkway South. DeNoyer has five starters back this season. Some of the top players are sophomore infielder William Dupont, senior catcher Jeff Kammer, senior pitcher/first baseman J.T. Miller, senior outfielder Jacob Ripp, junior outfielder Khalfani Mar’Na, senior infielder Patrick Lyons, junior pitcher Josh Olejnik, senior infielder Brandon Graft and senior infielder Tyler Werre. Other players expected to contribute are pitcher/infielder Ryan Mansfield, junior pitcher Drue Bravo, junior pitcher/infielder Sam Enright, junior pitcher/outfielder Drew Gress, junior pitcher/infielder Chris Hall, junior first baseman Sean Kyle, junior pitcher Matt Thoelke, junior first baseman Tim VanHorn, junior pitcher Blake Willoughby, senior first baseman Justin Baden, senior pitcher Kyle Cooper, senior outfielder/first baseman Mike Cowell, senior catcher Ryan Dubberke, senior outfielder Jack Hoover, senior infielder/outfielder Josh James and senior pitcher Josh Ackerman. “I am looking for players that take advantage of opportunities in practice and excel in game situations,” DeNoyer said. “Fundamentals are the key to success, so making the routine plays on defense will be the key to earning the job. Offensively, I’m looking for players who understand the game, demonstrate the ability to be a situational hitter, and consistently put together good at-bats.” Coaching the Lancers is something of a dream come true for DeNoyer. “I would be lying if I said I never dreamed of holding this position,” DeNoyer said. “The tradition this program holds is very special, and I feel a great responsibility uphold them. I have never been more proud to say I’m a Lancer.” DeNoyer has big plans for his club. “The ultimate goal is to be state champs,” he said. “The short-term goal to get there is to be better today than yesterday.”

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other numerous indiscretions, I was saddened such a promising career of honor scrutiny he has experienced (and will con- and discipline was inexcusably tainted and tinue to experience). So, yes, I was hoping shattered. Never again will I regard him Tiger would win at the Masters but like a as “great.” His immature attitude of “Me, colleague reminded me of, I am rooting for Myself and I” rudely exposed itself. Tiger to win at something much more valuWhat Tiger lost was hard earned “respect.” able than donning a green jacket. With this lack of respect his good name is I am rooting for Tiger to win at his mar- tarnished forever. And nothing is going to riage because more is at stake for marriages redeem it. (and families) winning than for a golfer to It is a pity Tiger did not learn “right from win a golf tournament. wrong”˙ as well as he did golf. Luke Bobo Eva Kirkpatrick Ballwin Ballwin

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this federal judge, and I’d like to offer a couple of responses. Our National Day of Prayer has always been on the first Thursday of May (May 6 this year). There are numerous gatherings you can attend in support of this day, set aside to pray for our nation. Find one and go! If you can’t go, then pray on your The power of prayer own. To the Editor: In addition, if you are able, you can If you think that things are bad and they follow my husband’s lead and dedicate the can’t get worse, think again. first hour of that work-day to prayer for our We are most certainly in a desperate fight nation. His employees are encouraged to to hang on to our foundations, traditions, participate, and they will be given that first and freedoms. Recently a federal judge hour for this purpose; therefore, their workTo the Editor: ruled that the National Day of Prayer is day starts one hour later than usual on May Yes, when Tiger strived to become the Other people’s money unconstitutional. If you remember, last 6. Do you own your own business? Then top golfer of this game and was succeed- To the Editor: year President Obama dispensed with the you can do the same. If ever we needed ing in attaining the title, I wished him the Joe Biden is generous to a fault – with ecumenical service commemorating this divine guidance and intervention for the best of luck. It was gratifying to see him other people’s money. He boldly pro- day, which President Bush instituted. American people, this is it. credit his father for mentoring him on the claims the Marxist line that it is the duty of Prayer has always been used in this We’re in a war and are being assaulted science of hitting the ball, accessing his the people to give until it hurts. He scolds country for guidance, protection and on all fronts. I think most of us believe it’s options, etc. The news of his infidelity those who complain about confiscatory tax strength-even before we were a nation or a time we stand up, voice our values, stand broke. It was deeply disappointing. This policies. handful of colonies. The Pilgrims at Plym- firm, reject the mediocrity being forced scarring betrayal of his family had to be With his own cash, it’s a different story. outh relied on prayer during their first and upon us, and pursue excellence with fervor. overwhelmingly crushing to his wife and Last year the feckless veep donated less darkest winter. Our founding fathers also I believe in American exceptionalism, and I father. Yes, in my estimation, Tiger had than one and a half percent of his income called for prayer during the Constitutional know you do, too. But it can’t be achieved fallen from his “pedestal.” I had considered to charity. He and his wife reported earn- Congress. In their eyes, our recently cre- apart from the grace of God. him an icon to people everywhere. ings of $333,000. Of that, a paltry $4,820 ated nation and freedoms were a direct gift Nancy and Herbert Baumann As further revelations surfaced about went to help others. from God. Prayer is more powerful than Ballwin

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The ignorance of Bliss By Steve Taylor I read with dismay in the April 7 issue of West Newsmagazine, Russell Bliss’s bizarre account of his illicit dumping of hazardous materials in the 1970s. I was shocked by his lack of both veracity and remorse. The blatantly false statements by Bliss are too numerous to address here. Since his absurd remarks are completely refuted by public record already, I will only address his outrageous assertion that it was only Judy Piatt who claimed that he had harmed horses and humans with his dumping of toxic waste. First, when I was much younger, I was at one of the ranches Bliss sprayed with toxic waste. I saw his trucks, and I saw first hand the resulting illness and death of animals including horses. My family owned several of those horses that were stabled there, and I groomed and saddled horses for riders. In a letter by investigating veterinarian Dr. Case to the CDC in 1973, he stated that horses exposed to the waste oil were “a walking rack of hide and bones with loss of hair and sores all over them.” That is what I saw, as well. To set the record straight, based on first hand experience, I believe Mr. Bliss killed horses, sickened children, and threatened the health and well being of residents with his despicable, illicit dumping activity. Furthermore, the public record is replete with details of the extreme toxicity of the Bliss material. The official, public record tells the story of contaminated oil being sprayed at numerous horse arenas, and the consequent death of many types of animals including dogs, cats, birds, and scores of horses. The subsequent illness of Judy Piatt’s children was profiled in the journal “Science,” as well as the prestigious medical journal “The Lancet.” Undoubtedly, Mr.

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Local cook vied for $1 million in national bakeoff contest By JULIE BROWN PATTON One Des Peres Schnucks’ customer competed for a $1 million grand prize in the 44th annual Pillsbury Bakeoff with her personal fish taco recipe. Kellie White flew to Orlando, Fla., to make her recipe for judges on April 12. White was one of this year’s 100 contest finalists, combed down from 10,000 original entries. Of the four recipe categories, she competed in the “dinner made easy” arena. The other three categories reflected appetizers, desserts, or breakfast and brunch items. White said she intentionally went for a savory dish. It was a whirlwind week after White won her contest category and was flown to Chicago in a private jet on April 14 to participate in Oprah Winfrey’s television show. Winfrey announced the grand prize winner, whose sweet treat recipe garnered her $7,000 worth of GE appliances in addition to the overall cash prize. White and the other three category winners received $5,000 each and a new GE cooking range. White was one of six Missouri finalists, but the only one from the St. Louis metropolitan area. All recipes for the contest were due in April 2009, with the finalists from the four categories competing with each other for the top spot. “Our family really liked fish tacos, and would order them often when we ate at any restaurant,” White said. “I considered the best of what we liked from different restaurant fish taco dishes, and made my own version.” When she learned about the contest, White came up with a way to adjust her personal recipe to include the Pillsbury Grand Biscuits. “The first time I made them, everyone loved it,” White said. “It just clicks with friends and family.” White said that she learned to bake

and cook based on Southern influences from watching her mother and grandmother. Although she collects cookbooks and cooking magazines, she said she is willing to try anything and often substitutes her own Kellie White twists to a dish after trying to follow the recipe the first time she makes it. “My family has learned to ask me if I wrote down my recipe, especially when they really like how something turns out,” White said. White began perfecting her taco dish about a month and a half prior to the contest deadline. Once she submitted it online, she went back and made one revision. Last September, White received a call letting her know she was a finalist and what to expect. Her fish taco recipe was up for the “Crisco Is Cooking “award and the “General Electric Imagination At Work” award. White approved a shopping list of ingredients, tools and equipment that enabled her to prepare her fish tacos in her own mini-kitchen three different times on April 12 within five hours. She had to decide which of the three preparations to present to the judges for their assessment. White said her fish recipe can accommodate substitutes for different eating preferences. A fellow vegetarian co-worker at Elsevier in Maryland Heights said she made the recipe with tofu, for example. “I was told that it’s been years since St. Louis has had a final contestant in the contest, so that made it all even more exciting,” White said. White’s recipe can be found at pillsbury. com/bakeoff.

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Cinco de Mayo in West County The observance of Cinco de Mayo, May 5, was inspired by a Mexican victory in a battle against the French in 1862. Locally, many people will use the commemoration of the defeat as an excuse to drink margaritas and devour delicious food at Mexican restaurants. With that in mind, here are some great places in West County to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Charro –14839 Clayton Road, Chesterfield (636) 256-7071 $2 margaritas, $2 domestic beers, $3 international beers and a buy a pitcher of margaritas, get an appetizer free special. No cover. ••• Chevy’s Fresh Mex – 1382 ClarksonClayton Center, Ellisville (636) 256-8585 Drink specials, T-shirts and other giveaways, plus a DJ keeping the tunes blaring from 5-11 p.m. No cover. ••• Espinos – 17409 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield (636) 519-0044 A party tent with music, door prizes, dancing and a full bar. Cornbread from WIL will be broadcasting live. No cover. Cinco de Mayo-themed parties on the patio on May 1 and May 8 will feature live

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lieutenant governor of a state to lead such a Herculean effort is unprecedented. Kinder believes he is the first lieutenant governor ever to sue the federal government. No tax money is being used in the effort; all legal fees will be covered by funds raised on Kinder’s healthcareinaction.com Web site. “Folks can go on there and see the interview I did with Greta Van Susteren,” Kinder said, “and then they can make a small donation to this cause.” The suit will be filed in the eastern Missouri federal court at the beginning of May. To handle the complicated matter, Kinder has assembled a legal team headed by longtime Republican activist Mark “Thor” Hearne II. Plaintiffs in the case will include Kinder, several elderly patients and at least one physician. The decision to directly challenge the health care plan has earned Kinder rock star status among the Tea Party faithful. “Nothing I’ve done has received this level of support,” Kinder said. “There has been an amazing outpouring. It’s been incredible.” Indeed, Kinder received a huge and warm standing ovation at the two area tax day Tea Party events that he attended. In speeches, he invoked the words of Patrick Henry, imploring the crowd to “be vigilant, active and brave.” Some very verbal hecklers at a St. Charles event yelled about Kinder wasting taxpayers’ money. The lieutenant governor handled the situation by refusing to be shouted down and accusing the men of being “hired left-wing interlopers.” By now, Kinder has gotten used to facing opposition from those who verbally defend the President at all costs. “Every left-wing blog and left-wing publication lined up to attack me for this. This is David and Goliath. Luckily, I have lots of little Davids on my side,” Kinder said in reference to the Tea Party movement, which he champions. “This is the most positive and exciting thing that has happened to our country or to our party in a long time,” Kinder said. “I always call people like this ‘the radical middle.’ A lot of these are the Reagan Democrats and the people that supported Ross Perot and gave us the Gingrich revolution.” A recent Rasmussen poll showed that 58 percent of Missouri residents supported the repeal of Obama’s health care legislation. “President Obama is a great historical figure that ran a great campaign,” Kinder said. “I can understand why people like him. But when he starts talking about things like people’s health care and debt that their kids are going to have to pay off, that’s something very personal to them. People are losing their freedom and feel like they’re losing their country.”

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Safe at home Both are scrappy West County natives who rose through the local amateur ranks and ended up on professional teams that played far away from their home town. Freese played minor league baseball on the West Coast, and Janssen originally was a member of the New Jersey Devils. However, through remarkable twists of fate, both players were traded to the St. Louis teams that they grew up rooting for. Freese and Janssen both also have had their fair share of challenges: Freese had a highly publicized legal problem during the off-season, and Janssen spent much of last season in the penalty box and warming the Blues’ bench. However, both of these young men persevere and continue to entertain and inspire us all with their physical gifts and fascinating lives. Recently, West Newsmagazine had the chance to speak with these prominent local athletes and gain some insight into what it truly is like for someone to be on top of one’s game.

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Cam Janssen Not only is Cam Janssen among a very few St. Louis area natives ever to make it to the National Hockey League (NHL) – the St. Louis Blues right winger is one of the sport’s last true enforcers. In hockey, an enforcer is a player who uses fists and brute force to intimidate the players on other teams and to protect his team’s star players. It is a role that is being quickly diminished by league rules and the way that the game currently is played. “It’s a hard time to do what I do right now,” Janssen said by phone before one of the team’s final games of the year. “I love to throw down and hit guys and get the crowd going, but I gotta develop the rest of my game. This year was very frustrating for me. I spent too much time on the bench, when I needed to be out there developing my offensive skills. But we were always chasing leads and needed to put the good shooters out there, or we were protecting small leads, so we needed to load up on defense. It’s hard to find room for someone who does the things I do in that.” The 26-year-old is not the only person who is frustrated with how the 2009-2010 season went for the Blues. The team’s inconsistency led to a coaching change, a spotty home record and a failure to make the playoffs. “It was an up and down year for us.” Janssen said. “Everybody plays to win, and when that doesn’t happen enough, it takes its toll on everyone on the team. I don’t know if it’s that we felt too comfortable, but I think when we had a lead, we tried to let off the gas pedal a little too much.” Janssen was raised in Eureka, and he indicated that the West St. Louis County community played a big role in paving his way to success. “The people in Eureka are competitive about sports like football, hockey, and wrestling,” Janssen said. “I hung out with some really tough kids, like my brother. We grew up rugged. We lived out in the woods and just learned to entertain ourselves with stuff like basement hockey. I’ve made a career out of stuff I learned then, from just being tough.” Janssen’s first taste of youth hockey took place in the St. Louis area. “I used to score a lot early on,” he said. “I was very fast and had quick hands. I was always the aggressive guy on

the team, but I could score. Eventually, I learned how to run guys, the best angles to use, and how to size a guy up, and I also learned to fight.” Janssen said that while he was “friends with everybody” in high school, he occasionally had to stand up for himself and “got in a few fights.” “I’d usually end up being friends with the other guy afterwards though,” he said. After high school, Janssen’s physical play on the ice did little to stop his trajectory through the hockey world. “I just got on the right path early, and got scouted at the right time,” Janssen said. “These scouts would be at games to see a kid from the other teams, and I would be skating fast and scoring goals and hitting guys hard, and they would come up to my dad and just ask ‘Who the hell is that?’” Janssen was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2002 and officially joined the squad in 2005. He quickly led the team in penalty minutes for fighting. Janssen was traded to his hometown team, the St. Louis Blues, in early 2008 and joined the team that he had watched since he was a kid. “I always loved Brett Hull, but the two guys that really caught my attention were Tony Twist and Kelly Chase,” Janssen said. “I still admire the way that they were on and off the ice. So, I was very excited to be on the Blues. This is the best atmosphere I ever played in.” Janssen immediately became the team’s official enforcer, thrilling local fans with his willingness to drop the gloves with absolutely anyone in the NHL. The local recognition that Janssen has found as a beloved member of his hometown team has its benefits. “When I’m in other cities, people really don’t know who I am, but here, it’s ridiculous,” Janssen said. “ I do feel like I live in a bubble. I’m always on the radio saying what I want to say. I’ll go on television, I’ll talk to the reporters, because I want to be known. I like this kind of attention. … Sometimes it is annoying, but, really, I have one of the best things going. People ask me to come to their bar, and I can go there and talk to anyone I want. It’s great. Some people are reserved or whatever, but the majority of people want to be famous, because it allows you to talk to more people and get more out of life.” What Janssen gets out of life is the chance to cement his athletic legacy in the city that he grew up in and loves.

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“I get to play against guys like Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, and with guys like T.J. Oshie and Keith Tkachuk, “Janseen said. “Plus, I like being around this community and being a face for St. Louis hockey. I want to be as involved as possible in getting kids involved with this sport, because I made it and I know some of them can make it, too. I hope that’s what I’m remembered for – well, for that and for crushing guys.” With this season wrapped up, Janssen offered a prediction for what the Blues would do next year. “Next year should be interesting, because Tkachuk won’t be here and there are a bunch of contracts that are up,” he said. “But, with the nucleus of players that we have, there is no reason that we shouldn’t make the playoffs.”

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It was a good first home stand of the season for David Freese, the St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and Lafayette High School graduate. The 6-foot-2, 222-pound Freese said that the experience so far has been quite a thrill. There was Opening Day and the big 20-inning game on April 17. “I’m soaking it all in and it’s great,” the 27-year-old Freese said. “Being a part of this is surreal.” Freese played his high school ball at Lafayette and then went to St. Louis Community College at Meramec. A ninth-round draft choice, Freese signed with the San Diego Padres in 2006 before they traded him to the Cardinals for Jim Edmonds in December of 2007. So the one-time Cardinal fan is playing for his favorite team. “I never got to go to a home opener before,” Freese said, “because I was always in school at the time. The games were in the afternoon, so I couldn’t get out of class. ‘We have a good club and I’m excited to be part of it, but you don’t want to take anything for granted,” Freese said. “Personally, I need to keep working hard and stay healthy.” At West Newsmagazine press time, Freese is hitting .317 with two doubles and five RBIs. St. Louis manager Tony La Russa said Freese is getting accustomed to big-league pitching and finding his comfort zone on the team. “He’s a solid player,” La Russa said. “He has toughness and ability. He’s going to be fine. “It’s a tough, grinding game and you have to be ready to play every day. You play to your abilities and use common sense.” He has used common sense since last

winter. That is when Freese was arrested for drunk driving. It happened in December. Freese knows he has to earn the team’s trust. He was arrested for a blood alcohol content of .232 — nearly three times the legal limit. “It’s an embarrassing and humiliating experience for me, my family and the organization,” Freese said. “They obviously have high demands on you as a person on and off the field. I’ve just got to learn from it, which I have.” Freese said he had a long discussion with Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak not long after the arrest. He entered a treatment program, although he said he is not an alcoholic. “The future is going to tell you what the future holds, but I’m just kind of taking it one day at a time,” Freese said. Freese had previous missteps; the arrest report from December listed him as a prior offender. At first, he worried the Cardinals might release him. “Obviously, right out of the gate that’s the first thing you think about – your career,” Freese said. The gravity of the situation hit him after the December arrest. “A lot of kids would dream to be in the position I’m in,” Freese said. “I’ve taken full responsibility for my actions, and I’m really pumped and really excited where I’m at.” The Cardinals acquired Freese from the Padres in a deal for Jim Edmonds after the 2007 season, and he made the opening-day roster last season before being sidelined by injuries. Third base became open this year after the departures of free agents Troy Glaus and Khalil Greene, although there was competition from Joe Mather in the spring. Freese batted .300 with 10 homers and 37 RBIs at Triple-A Memphis last year and played in 17 games with St. Louis, batting .323 with one homer and seven RBIs. Last season served as a transition one for Freese. A sprained left ankle caused him to rehab at both Class AA Springfield and the Gulf Coast Rookie League. The Cardinals recalled him from Memphis on Sept. 23. “The learning curve is difficult,” Freese said, “but you have to take care of business. One of the things you have to do is always look at the big picture.”

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by Timothy Kuklo; 2nd place – “A Good Idea,” by Lindsey Willett; and 3rd place –“Pollution Ruined Me,” by Mandy Ercoli. Kuklo is a student of Lafayette High School, Willett attends Marquette High School, and Ercoli goes to Eureka High School. Entrants were judged also by school groups. Eureka High School winners were: 1st place – “Breathtaking Danger,” by Casey Walker; 2nd place – “Sustainability Paining,” by Alec Wright; and 3rd place – “No Littering,” by Aaron Nandor. Lafayette High School winners included: 1st place – “The Paint Tree,” by Rachel Brown; 2nd place – “Tree’d Up,” by Ali Balducci; and 3rd place – “Candy,” by Alea Hughes. Marquette High School winners were: 1st place – “Pollution Construction,” by Lindsay Peters; 2nd place – “Untitled,” by Brooke Anderson; and 3rd place – “Multifaceted Earth,” by Jessica Cordingley. Sippel said he was impressed by the level of artistic accomplishment displayed by all participants using found or discarded materials and objects in a new interpretive manner, depicting images that speak to an environmental consciousness. “I enjoyed reviewing the complementing artist statements and the variety of visual expression to the thematic title,” Sippel said. “Congratulations to the participating schools, teachers and artists for an excellent display of our local artistic talent.”

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A balloon and a prayer By SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES Antoinette Jones, 11, a sixth-grade student at Wildwood Middle School, recently shared a heartwarming “‘show and tell’” story. On April 5, Antoinette and her mother released a red helium balloon into the air. Attached to the balloon was a piece of cardboard that included a prayer for Antoinette’s ailing great-grandmother, and the family’s address. At the time, Antoinette’s great-grandmother, Mary Summers, was very ill and hospitalized at St. Mary’s Hospital. “We prayed that she would come off the respirator and breathe on her own,” Antoinette’s mother, Camilla Jones, said, adding that her husband, Antoine, came up with the idea to launch the balloon. “He had done a similar thing as a child, so we thought we’d try it.” At around 10 p.m. on April 5, Antoinette and her mother sent the balloon skyward. On April 10, the Jones family received a package in the mail containing a jar of homemade raspberry preserves, a letter, and the red balloon. Dave and Melanie Decker, of Steubenville, Ohio, had discovered the balloon in their pasture on the afternoon of April 6. “When we found it, we thought we better answer it right away,” Dave Decker said. “Somebody always wonders and hopes about a thing like this. We did have a strong windstorm, which must have swept it all the way here.” The balloon traveled nearly 570 miles in less than a day. An excerpt from the Deckers’ response reads: “My husband and I live on a small farm on the eastern side of Ohio. We were walking the fence line, checking for downed trees after the storm. We came upon your deflated balloon and the note you ‘air mailed’ on the 5th, which landed here on the 6th! That’s a lot of wind!” The Deckers included a jar of Melanie’s homemade raspberry preserves, noting that they were meant “for you and your Grandma to share with toast and tea. We’re blessed to have received the note.” “I think they found the balloon about the same time my grandma came off the respirator,” Camilla Jones said. When the package arrived from Ohio, Antoinette brought it to school and showed it to Mary McVey, eighth-grade resource teacher at Wildwood Middle School. “Antoinette is such a sweetheart. She recently volunteered to help me with a fund-raiser for Haiti,” McVey said. “She told us the story, and she was obviously amazed that the balloon had been found.” Antoinette carried the package around all day, sharing her story with others.

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MEETINGS & NETWORKING Wildwood business registration for the St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash taking place Sept. 25-26 begins at 8 a.m. on Sat., May 1 at St. Louis Home Fires (15053 Manchester Road in Ballwin). The

order in which teams and businesses register will determine the order in which booth selections will be made. For more information, contact Frank Schmer at 256-6564 or stlhomefires@sbcglobal.net. • • • The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is at 12:30 p.m. (registration begins at 11 a.m.) on Mon., May 3 at Forest Hills Country Club. Lunch, cocktails and a buffet dinner, contests, raffles, awards and a silent auction are featured. For fees and sponsorship information, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber. com. • • • West County Chamber of Commerce holds a First Friday Coffee Club from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Fri., May 7 at J.P. Griffard & Associates (15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin). To register, call 230-9900 or e-mail dpinson@westcountychamber.com by May 5. • • • The eWomenNetwork, Inc. holds an Accelerated Networking Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fri., May 7 at the Doubletree Hotel (16625 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield). Admission is $35 for members and $45 for guests registering before May 4 and $55 after that date. Call Donna Gamache at (314) 968-9664. • • •

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The Quarters at Des Peres, an Alzheimers and skilled care community located at 13230 Manchester Road in Des Peres, on March 30 hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Cathy Krege, director. Medical Director Dr. Poonam Jain is pictured in the front row, second from right. The West County Chamber of Commerce 2010 Golf Classic is at 12:30 p.m. (registration begins at 11 a.m.) on Mon., May 10 at Meadowbrook Country Club. Lunch, dinner, course drinks, a post-tournament open bar, prizes and raffles are featured. For fees and sponsorship information, call 230-9900 or visit westcounty-

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St. Louis Storytelling Festival expands to West County By SHANNON F. IGNEY Celebrating its 31st season, the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, “Sparks by the River: Launch Your Imagination,” promises to be bigger and better than ever. The four-day, multi-location event featuring international, local, Native American, African American and deaf storytellers is storytelling at its best and most magical. The program includes everything from “Folktale Fun” and “Mark Twain & More” to “The Belly Button Monster.” Workshops, musical stories and faith-based psalms are also offered. Committed to access, inclusion, education and enjoyment for all, events are familyfriendly, open to the public and free. Coordinated by Continuing Education and the College of Fine Arts & Communication at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), the St. Louis Storytelling Festival has a national reputation of excellence. “The Festival is successful because it addresses so many community needs,” said Executive Director Becky Walstrom. “Our festival is a mix of established storytellers and emerging artists. Their stories reflect the rich cultural diversity of the city and the communities surrounding us.” Karen Young, of Manchester, has attended the Festival for the past 16 years and has been so impressed that she trained to become a storyteller. This year, Young will perform Irish hero tales and safari stories for pre-schoolers. “The experience is something a student won’t get in a classroom,” Young said. “For instance, hearing an Irish folktale from an actual Irish storyteller brings culture to life and increases our knowledge of the world.” One of the oldest means of communication and entertainment, storytelling is as ancient as language itself. Often used

to teach morals and pass along important information, storytellers have long given voice to the human experience. Today, with the help of festivals such as this one, storytelling has been reborn as a modern-day form of entertainment. People of all ages are rediscovering folktales, legends and tall tales of the past. “Stories empower both children and adults to embrace their own traditions and create their own stories,” Walstrom said. “It is a very rewarding and remarkable experience.” Event locations include historic attractions throughout St. Louis, such as the Arch grounds, Old Courthouse and Missouri Botanical Garden. This year, for the first time, the Festival has expanded to include West County and St. Charles County. Ballwin resident John Matthews, a Festival committee member, was instrumental in growing the festival out west. “In years past, we only had one location out west: the Daniel Boone Branch Library,” Matthews said. “I live in the area myself and wanted to add venues in my community. … We have added one of West County’s historical gems, Faust Park, as well as multiple Borders bookstores.” Blanchette Park in St. Charles also is among this year’s storytelling venues. Storytellers also visit outreach sites, including the Francis Howell Special School District. The Festival runs April 28 through May 1 and concludes Saturday evening with a concert featuring keynote storytellers at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. School groups are required to register in advance. All venues feature open seating and are handicapped accessible. For a schedule and list of location sites and storytellers, visit stlstorytellingfestival.org.

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e-cigarette products have not been submitted to the FDA, consumers currently have no way of knowing whether they are safe for their intended use and that no one knows what types or concentrations of potentially harmful chemicals or what dose of nicotine they are inhaling through the products. Health care officials said they are worried because e-cigarettes do not contain health warnings comparable to FDA-approved nicotine replacement products or conventional cigarettes. FDA representatives who examined and detained shipments of e-cigarettes in September 2008 found the products met the definition of a combination drug device product under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The agency then was challenged regarding its jurisdiction over certain e-cigarettes in a case in federal district court, but on Feb. 15, 2010, a federal judge ruled the FDA cannot regulate them as drug delivery devices. The court found also that the FDA’s public health concerns did not outweigh the economic harm to the plaintiffs. “FDA cites no evidence that [e-cigarettes] ... are any more an immediate threat to public health and safety than traditional cigarettes, which are readily available,” Judge Richard Leon wrote. American Consumer News reported that while e-cigarettes claim to eliminate cancer-causing agents in chewing and smoking tobacco, the presence of nicotine makes them an unlikely cessation tool. Chesterfield restaurant owner Paul Manno said a customer ‘lit up’ an e-cigarette in March, which sparked interest from most everyone there at the time. “I thought it was a joke at first,” Manno said. “Some people who are trying to quit smoking like to hold things in their hands. I saw the glowing color on the end of what appeared to be a cigarette, but then when he exhaled, there was no smell and no smoke. Just evaporation.”

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Putting your best feet forward People tend to take their feet for granted, warts. Do not ignore foot pain. See a podirarely giving them much thought unless atric physician if any of these conditions they hurt. In an average day of walking, a occur and persist. Infections may be more person puts a force equal to several hundred difficult to cure if not treated immediately. tons on the feet, and while the foot may • Wear shoes that fit properly. Have feet appear simple, it actually is quite complex, measured before buying shoes, because containing 26 bones, 33 joints, more than shoe size can change with age. Try on shoes 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments and in at the end of the day when feet are largexcess of 250,000 sweat glands. est. Since most people have one foot that Foot problems may is slightly larger than be a sign of a serious the other, fit shoes to medical condition, the larger foot. Select such as arthritis, diashoes appropriate for betes, and nerve or the activity – such as circulatory disorders. running shoes for runFor example, arthrining – and make sure tis could cause joint there is about half an stiffness and diabetes inch between the toes could make feet tingle and the end of the or feel numb. High shoe. Wear shoes that blood pressure and are shaped like the kidney or heart disfoot, and do not expect ease could cause feet new shoes to stretch to swell. Foot problems should not be ignored, as if they feel too tight. In recognition of they can signal serious health problems. Do not wear the same National Foot Health shoes every day, and Awareness Month, the try to avoid walking experts at Des Peres Hospital offered these barefoot. tips to help keep feet healthy and increase • Wash feet and trim toenails regularly. awareness of foot problems that should be Remember to clean in between toes and brought to the attention of a podiatrist: dry them completely. Trim toenails straight • Try to put feet up when sitting down. across and not too short; do not cut them in This can keep blood circulating in the feet, corners, as that may lead to ingrown toeas can stretching, walking or a gentle mas- nails. sage. Avoid sitting or crossing legs for long • Women may be more vulnerable to cerperiods of time. tain foot problems than men due to wear• Check feet regularly for thick or discol- ing shoes that are likely to squeeze the toes ored nails, cracks or cuts in the skin, and or cramp the forefoot. These conditions changes in color or temperature. Common include Morton’s neuroma (thickening of foot problems include athlete’s foot, blis- nerve tissue of the ball of the foot), bunters, bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes ions, heel pain and ankle sprain. Men have (when toes bend in a claw-like position), a greater risk for ankle sprain, hallux rigiheel spurs, ingrown toenails, foot odor, dus (stiffening of the big toe joint), Achilneuromas (enlarged, benign growths) and les tendon problems, and broken toes.

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Why not Google to secure rural Internet access? By JULIE BROWN PATTON When all else fails, Google. That is what Rural Internet Access committee members thought regarding exploring all possible options for gaining high-speed Internet for Wildwood’s unserved and underserved residents. When they discovered Google had plans to build experimental, ultra high-speed broadband networks, they put the city’s name in the virtual hat. Ted Barklage, Wildwood planning technician, said being considered for Google’s project only required filing a short, simple application. “It wasn’t a proposal. It was more just telling Google about our demographics and giving some other details about the city,” Barklage said. He said no specific information about a timeline was provided via the application process, or even how many areas or how much money Google representatives will spend on this endeavor. “I think they are on more of a fact-finding mission right now,” Barklage said. “We’ll see what happens. It’s something we wanted to make sure we were at least a part of the selection process, while we are pursuing the other current possibilities.” Google blogs about the project indicate the response from communities and individuals has been tremendous and creative. In fact, Google online statements point to receiving more than 1,100 community responses to their request for information and more than 194,000 responses from individuals. Specifically, Google stated, “We’ve seen cities rename themselves, great YouTube videos, public rallies, and hundreds of grassroots Facebook groups come to life, all with the goal of bringing ultra highspeed broadband to their communities.” Joe Vujnich, Wildwood director of plan-

ning and parks, said the city staff is receiving increasingly more concerns about how the lack of high-speed Internet access is affecting purchasing decisions of Wildwood homes. “One of our city’s key goals is to protect property values, and this factor definitely seems to be affecting some property values,” Vujnich said. Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther said it was tough to discern who the permanent players are within the Internet industry, with so many fluctuations in companies and rapidly changing offerings. “Our committee is technically astute, and we do get deep into the minutia of how to make this work,” Woerther said. “But it’s been difficult to get companies to come back with solid business models.” Vujnich said they had, however, studied other municipalities in which the city shouldered the burden of providing guidance for Internet access. Recent Google online directives said they would review the responses over the next few months to determine where to build. “As we narrow down our choices, we’ll be conducting site visits, meeting with local officials and consulting with thirdparty organizations. Based on a rigorous review of the data, we will announce our target community or communities by the end of the year,” Google reported. Furthermore, Google spokespeople concluded: “Of course, we’re not going to be able to build in every interested community — our plan is to reach a total of at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people with this experiment. Wherever we decide to build, we hope to learn lessons that will help improve Internet access everywhere. After all, you shouldn’t have to jump into frozen lakes and shark tanks to get ultra high-speed broadband.”

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BENEFITS A plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church (17500 Manchester Road in Wildwood). Annuals, perennials, houseplants, vegetables, hanging baskets and herbs are sold along with garden décor and Mother’s Day gift items. Proceeds benefit the church’s mission projects. Call 458-2255. • • • A trivia night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Sat., May 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church (14088 Clayton Road in Chesterfield). Cash prizes, poker chances, a 50/50 drawing and silent auction are fea-

tured. Admission is $25 per person/$160 for a table of eight. Proceeds benefit the Parkway West High School Marching Band. Call Martha Vehlewald at (314) 2779444. • • • “Go! Get Dirty,” a community service day on which volunteers are sent to serve the needs of the city is at 10 a.m. (worship service is at 9 a.m.) on Sun., May 2, starting from Living Word United Methodist Church in Wildwood. Service work also will be performed in West County. To volunteer, call 821-2800. • • • The fourth annual Clarkson Eyecare Foundtion 5k Run/Walk is at 10 a.m. on Sun., May 2 at the lower Muny parking lot in Forest Park. The fee is $20. To register, visit theclarksoneyecarefoundation.org. • • • A garage sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tues., May 4 and Fri., May 7, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wed., May 5 and Thurs., May 6 and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., May 8 at community Christian Church (623 Meramec Station Road in Manchester). Call 394-2772. • • • 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 register (required), pick up a registration form at West County Lanes or call Steve Downs at 391-9111. • • • Dramatic License Productions presents “Two Broads and a Mimbo,” an evening of comedy and cabaret, at 8 p.m. on Fri., May 7 and Sat., May 8 at Dramatic License Theatre at Chesterfield Mall. Proceeds benefit Dramatic License Production’s educational outreach and main stage theatre productions. Tickets are priced from $50-$75 and include hors d’oeuvres and beverages, compliments of Houlihan’s. Call 220-7012 or visit dramaticlicenseproductions.com. • • • St. Martin’s Episcopal Church hosts the “Water for Sudan” walk at 8:30 a.m. (registration is at 8 a.m.) on Sat., May 8 at St. Martin’s Church (15764 Clayton Road in Ellisville). A 1-mile fun run/walk and a 3- or 5-mile route through Ellisville are featured. Runners, bicyclists, dogs on leashes and strollers are welcome. An advance registration fee of $15 assures the participant of a T-shirt; registration on the day of the event is $20, and young children participate for free with a registered adult. Each walker is asked to collect pledge con-

tributions. Visit stmartinschurch.org. • • • The St. Alban Roe Knights of Columbus Council 12022 golf fundraiser is at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 8 at Wolf Hollow Golf Club in Washington, Mo. The cost is $125 per player and includes lunch, golf, refreshments on the course and dinner. Silent and oral auctions follow dinner. Proceeds benefit Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and Knights of Columbus charities. To register, call David Wendell at 778-0729 or Herb Driscoll at (314) 954-6449. • • • The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation presents the “Passport to a Cure” annual Dream Gala at 6 p.m. on Sat., May 8 at Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. An international theme with cocktails, dinner, an auction and live entertainment are featured. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $300 per person; table sponsorships begin at $5,000. Call (314) 729-1846 or visit jdrfstl.org. • • • 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. For more information and to register, visit thewestcountywalk.com. • • •

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LIVE PERFORMANCES Wartburg College Choir performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., April 29 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (327 Woods Mill Road). Admission is free; a free-will offering is held to support the choir’s tour. Fellowship and refreshments follow the performance. Call 391-6685. • • • 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. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org. • • • “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” is at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., April 30 and Sat., May 1 at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood. Admission is free. For reservations (recommended), call 422-2241. • • • The winners of the annual Y-Rep Teens One-Act Playwriting Contest present “Lucky Penny,” “The Death of a Goldfish,” and “The Wishing Minute” at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 6-Sat., May 8 at West County Family YMCA (16464 Burkhardt Place in Chesterfield). Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. Call 532-6515.

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12oz. New York Strip Steak $10.95

Bulk CaryouTs availaBle For GraduaTion ParTies.

1/2 lb. loNgSTreeT burger

Your Choice of Two: Soup, Salad, or Panini Featured Paninis: Grilled Tenderloin Club, Meatball, Italian Sausage, Chicken Parmiggiana. Also Pasta, Pizza, & Fish Selections on our New Lunch Menu.

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Patio Seating Now Open Lunch • Dinner • Nightly Drink Specials Live Music • Private Parties • Catering

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Only $3.95 on Mondays Trivia Wednesdays at 8:30 pm karaoke Saturday: 9 pm - Close

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280 Long Road • Chesterfield

(Just North of Wild Horse Creek Road on Long Road)

636-536-6900

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636.530.1745

kid friendly dining

longstreetgrill.com

Serving Authentic Chicago Pizza, Italian Beef & Hot Dogs!

Home of the

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• Dine-in • Carry-out • Lunch • Dinner

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Lunch Specials: Daily 11-4pm

636-225-9945

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

2964 Dougherty Ferry Rd.

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

1090 Tom Ginnever Ave.

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Award Winning Latin American Restaurant

Open for

Lunch • Dinner Private Rooms Steaks Seafood • Chicken & More

Our Patio

now open! We offer Catering with a variety of delivery options! Locally Owned & Operated

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

ALL DAY TUESDAY (excluding holidays)

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Best Breakfast & Lunch! Elegant Private Parties

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Hearth Room Cafe

FREE

Locally Owned

Crab Rangoon (8) with Purchase Over $30.00

Cannot be combined with any other offer

Tucked away in the courtyard by the fountain

with Purchase Over $35.00 Cannot be combined with any other offer Exp: 05/30/10

Cannot be combined with any other offer

20 % OFF

Only Wednesday

Cannot be combined with any other offer

Open 7 days - Dine In or Carry Out Mon-Sat 10:30am-10pm Sun 4pm-10pm

(636) 825-9424

265 Lamp & Lantern Village • Town & Country • 636-220-4120

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204 Meramec Valley Plaza Valley Park, MO 63088

NEW TO CHESTERFIELD!

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1 Topping 14" Medium Pizza

KIDS EAT FREE - Mon.-Tues. 5-9

Buy any 2 entrees & drinks at regular price & get $5 Off

FREE ITEM off Kids Menu w/purchase of entree

$895

Excludes Daily Specials. Minimum $25 Food Purchase. Must Present Coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 5/31/10

Promo Code 76-189. Pickup only. Limit 3 per customer. Chesterfield location only. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per order. Expires 5/15/10

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

17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd.

14839 Clayton Road • Chesterfield

636-530-9200

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636.256.7071

www.charromexicanrestaurant.com

Conveniently located off Hwy 44 at Kingshighway & Hampton exits

rea)

FREE 10 % OFF

FREE

Crab Rangoon (4) with Purchase Over $15.00

Great food at reasonable prices

For Great Italian Food & Catering!

.00) deliv ery a

$6.95

Breakfast served all day on Saturday & Sunday

The Hill

ited

(All served w/ fried rice or white rice & egg roll

Creative Recipes

Come To

(Lim

Special Combination Plates

Fresh, Homestyle Goodness

Open 7 Days 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fr e De e (min live . $10 r

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MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

9AM-3PM • MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS! 100 Holloway Road • Ballwin, 63011 636.220.8989 patio seating • catering • private events www.candiccis.net

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Sun

Mon

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Wed

Thu

Fri

SaT Mint Chip

815 Meramec Station Road

Di Gregorio Foods 2232 Marconi Ave. • digregoriofoods.com

oreo

Butter Pecan Lite

Cookie dough Key Lime

(1 block South of Old Hwy. 141 & Big Bend)

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(636) 225-8737

heath Bar

Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat. 11:30 am-11 pm

Snickers

16 23 30

red Velvet Cake raspberry Lite Juicy Peach

17 24 31

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4 11

18 25

Chocolate Malt Black Berry Lite Cheesecake Lite Butter Pecan

19 26

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20 27

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Chocolate reeses 14 15 dirty Mint

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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!

Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388

(636) 337-0880

Landscape Contractors

Professional Landscape Design and Installation Paver Patios • Retaining Walls Water Features • Plantings Landscape Lighting and Repair Update Existing Landscapes Call for Free Design Consultation and Estimates

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Roofing

Siding

Gutters

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314-651-0261

BASEMENT FINISHING SPECIALISTS

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

(314) 968-0999

Free Estimates • Insured Now Available Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

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Specializing In:

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Traditional Finishes To Old World Charm

(314) 822-0849

www.stl-concrete.com

Free Estimates

Tile & Grout Cleaning

• Floors • Countertop • Concrete Surfaces • Carpeting Free eSTimaTeS & DemoS

omNi TUrBo CLeaN 314-749-3878

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

17322 Manchester Road

(636) 458-3809

SHOWERS REBUILT

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

Certified Mold Remediation Company

BATHROOMS REMODELED

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

636-394-0315

www.tileandbathservice.com Senior Discounts Available

14770 Clayton Road • visit our showroom

West County

ELECTRICAL DESIGNS Kitchen Lighting Upgrades

500 off Spring Discount $

With this ad!

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• Recessed Lighting • Pendant Lighting • Under Cabinet Lighting

Installations Available On: • Ceiling Fans • All Residential Electrical

314.836.6400 “Let Us Shine the Perfect Light on Your Investment.”

Biotek

Let us help! Specializing in:

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

636•887•4384

D R IVEWAYS PATI O S & M O R E

Bi-Specializing S t a t e inCResi ond ecn tri ael te Tear Out & R eplace m ent

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FREE Estimates 314-849-7520

RestoRation specialists l.l.c.

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

Specializing in Deck Refinishing

Professional Painters Inc. (636)

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“We’re Tough On Grime”

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1279 Hwy 100 • Wildwood, MO 63069

(636) 240-0966

(636) 451-5107 (Cell:(636) 485-7723)

www.deck-restorations.com

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Newsmagazine

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FREE Rain Sensor

Residential & Commercial

visit website for restrictions and limitations.

636-451-2498

Call Jim Herget, Owner for your Free Estimate

Outsider

The

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

www.natural-designs-landscaping.com

PLUMBING

™

Landscape Design, LLC.

Exclusive 3-D Designs

Professional ❙ Reliable ❙ Warrantee ❙ Insured

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for the first 20 responses $

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

“Make Your Floors Look New Again”

636.464.7171

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314.288.7544

www.outsiderlandscape.com

Date of issue: Client: Bauman’sSize: Colors: Pictures: • RepaiRs • Honey Do’s • Basement Logos:RemoDeling • Decks • BatHs Copy:

Handyman

Dustless Re-Finishing & New Installation

Complete Sprinkler System Installed

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around the house InsIde and out

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Save 10% Sale Ends 4/30/10

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636.541.0375 • 636.394.2319

CALL ABOUT TUCKPOINTING SPECIALS!

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644-6677 (800) 444-0423

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636.271.2200 • www.littlegiantpool.com

“Your Sweep for Life”

www.keimarcontracting.com

Established in 1979

CHIMNEY SERVICES

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636-391-2226

www.englishsweep.com

NO MORE MOLES!

“Finally, An Affordable Mole Service”

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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

Call J.D. At 636-233-4484

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ITCHENS

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• Free 6” Gutters with Screen and 3 x 4 Downspouts

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(We give great advice and help to our customers)

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Tom Langley - Owner

314-651-LAWN (5296) or 314-452-2100

Top Gunn Deck & Fence Revival Top Gunn Home Improvements

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• Powerwash/Stain • Decks - Fences • Interior/Exterior Paint • Install/Repair Decks - Fences Concrete Work • Full Remodeling

Driveways, Patios & More Standard or Decorative Finish

Free estimates & Consultation

636-978-7147

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TILE YOUR HOME Kitchen * Bath * Fireplace Floor * Shower * Entry

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What’s on your To Do List? Roofing • Siding • Soffit Gutters • Leafguard • Painting

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636-391-6905

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MANCHESTER ROAD GREAT STREETS VISIONING SESSIONS YOUR INPUT MATTERS! East-West Gateway Council of Governments, a metropolitan planning organization, and the project consultant team will present Final Recommendations for aesthetics, land use, transportation, economic development and signage improvements for the Manchester Road corridor at Last Series of Visioning Sessions. By conducting this LAST round of Visioning Sessions and “keypad polling”, the project team will gather data and input from the audience on the final recommendations to assist in making final changes to the Master Plan for the Manchester Road Great Streets Project. "The success of this project rests solely on the public’s willingness to move it forward. It is imperative that the residents and business owners of the five communities get involved and support the revitalization of the Manchester road corridor. Now is the time to get involved and shape your community for the next 25-50 years,” states Mayor Matt Pirrello, City of Ellisville.

Child Care Services Ballwin based in home child care. Safe, loving environment. 23 years experience, insured. Specialize in infants through age 5. Reasonable rates, multi child discounts. Mention this ad and receive 10% off first month’s service! 314-800-6431.

The Visioning Sessions are scheduled for the following dates: Monday, May 3, 2010 Crestview Middle School 16025 Clayton Road Ellisville, Missouri 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Parkway South High School 801 Hanna Road Ballwin, Missouri 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Morgan-Selvidge Middle School 235 New Ballwin Road Ballwin, Missouri 7:00 – 9:00 PM

The Manchester Road Great Streets project involves planning for a five mile stretch of Manchester Road between Routes 141 and 109. The project involves a cooperative effort among the communities of Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, and Winchester, as well as the Missouri Department of Transportation and the West County Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about the project, or if you are not able to attend the Visioning Sessions, an opportunity to participate in the polling/survey exercise will be on the project website at www.ewgateway.org/manchester. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED!! Funding for this study is provided through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.

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

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

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Computer Service & Support

for Small Business & Individuals

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

Condo w/ Great Access to Hwy 44 & 64/40! 2B /2B, 1st fl, bonus room, Parkway South, washer/dryer, refrig, microwave, stove/oven, disposal, carport (1car) Lease w/ Option to Buy or Rental Rate $1,050 Owner / Broker

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Cartridge World of St. Louis is looking for a delivery driver. Job will begin and end in Chesterfield Valley and use company provided van. M-F 9am-? 32-40 hours/wk. $9/ hr. Good driving record. Good people/customer service skills. Please email qualifications to jeff@cartridgeworldstlouis.com

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SJS INC CONCRETE Driveways. Sidewalks. Porches. Patios. Pool decks. Stamped Concrete. Exposed aggregate. Foundations poured/repaired. Epoxy injection. Water proofing. Basement Floors. Walls. Stone Work. Walkways. Steps. Bobcat work. Grading. Residential-Commercial. Free Estimates. Specializing in St. Louis Counties Finer Properties. 314-353-5555

Electrical Services We do it all! We do it right! For over 30 years. Custom Homes to Service Work! Licensed, Bonded & Insured. West County Electric. Call 314-471-8721

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

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 55 Plus Community. Wildwood Condo, New 3 bed, 3 bath, 2700 square ft., 2 car garage. Overlooks Rockwood Reservation. $1950 per month, includes many services and utilities. Call Pro Properties. 314-303-3000

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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 For Sale: 2004 Baja .38 Special. Original Owner. Shows Like New, Merc Cruisers 496 hp, Generator, Air, Heat, Microwave, Stove, Upgraged Stereo, Subwoofers, 2 Refrigerators, Loaded. Call Rome or Tim @ All About Boats 573-302-4100 www.allaboutboatsozarks.com

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

Home Improvement

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

(636) 296-5050 • Complete Landscape Design & Installation • Perennial Gardens • Specializing in Water Feature Installation/Repair No Job Too Big or Too Small

Caregivers Wanted. Experience with all aspects of home care. Must have good communication skills. Work where you are appreciated! Call 636-391-0000

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

Topsoil

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Gas Hearth & Patio Professional Gas Hearth & Patio Expert Specializing in Installation, Service and Sales of Top Quality Gas Grills, Fireplaces, Firepits, Lights, Etc. Call Today for a Free Quote Over 25 years experience

GAS WORKS Saint Louis

Jeff Muller

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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

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

Landscaping/Lawn Service

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

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 20 Years Experience

Landscaping/Lawn Care 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

314.941.1851

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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

Schwartz Brothers

Landscape Solutions Inc.

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

One Way Lawn

Grass Cutting Special Looking for New Customers

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

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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

Complete Lawn Care •LAWN MOWING (trimming & edging)

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

Help Wanted $75K Selling Mortgage Protection. Direct Mail Leads. Call 636-778-0592

Now accepting new mowing & fertilization customers. Spring cleanups, milching, pruning & drainage work. Perfest time for planting & mole trapping (our speciality). (636) 466-2050

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Masonry Service

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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

COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL

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

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

Call 314-426-8833 Kalemis Enviroscapes

Leaf Clean-up & Vacuuming •Lawn Mowing & Fertilization •Landscape Design & Installation •Drainage Work •Landscape Lighting •Mole Trapping Fast Free Estimates (636) 296-5050

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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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W E S T c l a ss i f i e d s Landscaping/Lawn Care 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

Life Skills Career Coaching Direction. Action. Motivation. Ideal for New Grads Kerry Lyman, CPC 314-974-4160

Painting Services

Pet Services

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

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314-849-5387

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

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"Quality Dependable Service" Serving

Wildwood Chesterfield West County for 18 years

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

New Customer Special

Painting Services A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpapering, we handle your design needs, professionally trained. Faux finishes, texturing, marbling, graining. Interior & exterior, insured, free estimates. All work done by owner. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-640-4085. 24 years experience.

PA i n T i n g 3 rooms $490 includes paint Call Today

314-651-0261 since 1992

Jim's Paint & Trim Service. Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper removal, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

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Ben's Affordable Mowing 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

•Retaining Walls •Mulch

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

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

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david decorative painting 314-732-FAUX(3289)

MOLE CONTROL LLC Serving West County

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(636)532-2828

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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

Power Washing • Window Washing Gutter Cleaning

636-527-2501

CEDAR PRO DECK STAINING

BY BRUSH ONLY "No Mess, No Stress" Decks • Fences Play Sets • Gazebos 50% Off Playsets

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Will Beat Any Reasonable Bids Call 636-230-0185 MIKE'S PAINTING

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Mole Control

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.

Call Steven 636-541-8273 Interior and Exterior Painting

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

Commercial & Residential

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

Pet Services

Yucko’s

POOP SCOOP’N SERVICE

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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

To Advertise in The Classifieds 636-591-0010 Plumbing Services ANYTHING IN PLUMBING. Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051 MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small. (314) 288-9952 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

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

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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

Tree Services

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COLE TREE SERVICE Tree and stump removal. Trimming, deadwooding. Free estimates. Insured. 636-475-3661 Website www.cole/tree/service.biz

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Barnett Upholstery. Boat Cushions, Furniture, Fabric. Call 636257-3333

DECK STAINING • BY BRUSH ONLY Schedule Now for Spring Rush! 314-852-5467 314-846-6499

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given:

That the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010 at the FruCon Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to consider a change of language in the “PC” district code making it necessary to include plans for both attached or unattached signs to the structures; and a change to Section 405.120: Special Use Regulations allowing buildings, structures or uses within a “PC” district more than one freestanding or attached business sign as limited by 505.090.A, informational sign as limited by 505.090.B or business sign per building as limited by 505.090.D. and to make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. Frank W. Hodgdon, III Planning and Zoning Committee City of Clarkson Valley

Roofing Services Recession Do It All Construction

Family Owned & Operated Co

Specializing in Roofing Siding and Painting. For Pricing Specials. Call Wayne 314-685-0884

Tommy 314-295-3133

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

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1248 Marsh Ave. - Ellisville - $173,000 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!

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. Almost an acre of land overlooking a beautiful lake. Very private!

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.

855 Woodside Trails Dr. - Ballwin - $225,000 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.

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!

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880 Sulphur Spring Rd – Ballwin - $385,000 Rare find! Custom built 2 story in Parkway schools with all first class touches. 42’ cabinets, stainless appliances, library w/built-ins, +size staircase, finished basement, 3 car garage and more!

7279 Forsyth University City $674,000

9 Terrace Gardens Frontenac $449,999

816 Aldan Olivette $359,500

855 McCauley Way St. Charles $349,900

1015 Red Orchard O’Fallon $314,900

14550 Eddington Chesterfield $299,900

7532 Byron #3 Clayton $279,900

844 Green Lantern Ballwin $239,900

1322 Warson Pl Rock Hillw $209,000

509 Red Bridge Ballwin $206,000

222 Straightoak Ballwin $199,999

6918 S. Rock Hill St. Louis $199,900

109 Meadow Ridge St. Charles $173,000

15593 Bedford Forge Dr #19 Chesterfield $169,900

3329 Leverenz St. Charles $145,000

12529 Robinview Ct. – Creve Coeur - $315,000 Great family home on cul-de-sac in Creve Coeur! Double decorative entry doors, plant shelves, builtins, oak cabinets, rear deck and patio with hot tub. Great neighborhood and move-in ready.

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338 Bellestri Dr. – Ballwin - $220,000 Large family home with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths! Updated kitchen, double window over sink, bay window, sunroom, wet bar, patio and large fenced backyard! Great neighborhood and Parkway schools.

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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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

2005 Shep Ct Chesterfield • $379,000 Remodeled Granite kitchen, 42” Cabs, Gas Island Stove, Dbl Oven. Newer Roof, & Siding 07. Huge 1/3 Ac Fenced Lot! New 2006 Zoned H&C!! Fabulous Updates! Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040 www.MikeLeeker.com

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331 Runnymede Creve Coeur • $499,900 Classic Creve Coeur ranch with amazing updates from top to bottom! High end kitchen, roof, windows, built-ins, and a MURPHY bed! Call Robin Williams 314-401-0155

16642 Highland Summit Dr. Wildwood • $425,000 STUNNING Vaulted ATRIUM ranch w/Hearthroom, Updated Gourmet Kit., HUGE Fin. Lower w/Rec Rm, Exercise Rm, 2 Bd,& Fam Rm! Screen Porch, Patio, Deck & More! Call Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555 stephaniethompsonrealtor.com

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223 Oakbriar Farm Dr. Ballwin • $181,900 Loaded 3BR 2BA beauty! Upgraded kit appl! Bay window, door to lovely deck, backyard! Knockout master suite & bath! Fab Fin LL! Soughtafter Oakwood Farms subdivision! Chris Ronberg 314-922-4358 ChrisRonberg.com

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2639 Sun Meadow Drive Chesterfield • $384,900 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME & neighborhood awaits buyer who appreciates many updates/ fin. LL/4+ bdms & lovely curb appeal. Pretty hdwd flrs/neutral decor & move-in ready. Call Barb Woodham 314-346-2272 www.RELadyProperties.com

Robin Williams 314-401-0155

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$300,000 - $800,000p • 475 Oakshire Ln St. Louis 154 Carriage Square Creve Coeur 5301 Patterson Oakville 12900 Thornhill Dr Town & Country 2321 Centennial Farms Wildwood 401 Alta Dena University City 51 Topping Eureka 167 Indian Prairie Ln Union 7837 State Rd Y Dittmer 2811 Barvilla Ct Ballwin $150,000 - $299,999 • 416 N Hanley University City #8 Villas at Barrett Station Ballwin 1092 Dougherty Lake Est Dr Valley Park

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406 N. Sarah 3029 St. Vincent 1008 Van Loon 470 Ivywood Dr 1571 Walpole Dr 8525 Grantshire 513 Winter Bluff 3032 Apple Blossom 841 Greeley Ave 256 Geremma Dr 8738 Bridgeport 15049 Claymoor Ct #2 18 W. Old Watson Rd 1609 Yale 9648 TBB Moonshine

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105 LITTLE HILL CT (BALLWIN) 4BR/2ba large home with Patriot sunroom. On cud-de-sac. Backs to woods and common ground. Private, backs to woods and common ground. $244,900 1028 KEHRS MILL RD #2 (BALLWIN) Updated garden condo in building w/elevator. 2BR, 2 updated baths, newer 1332 COUNTRYSIDE MANOR PLACE 1418 RIDGETREE TRAILS kitchen cabinets, newer HVAC, one car WILDWOOD Custom 2 story on gorgeous garage and great location! $120,000 CHESTERFIELD Classic traditional beauty on an outstanding lot. Large, level, backtreed 1.5+ scre lot. Circle drive, 3 car ing to a trees. 4BR, 3.5ba. 3 car side garage, 10ft ceilings main flr, 2 see- 18211 OLD WILD HORSE CREEK RD entry garage. Very neutral and clean. through FP. Fin W/O LL. Gorgeous (CHESTERFIELD) Amazing 1.5 sty on 9+ acres. Totally renovated + addition. Sprinkler and alarm. $675,000 kitchen w/granite, 5BR, 4.5ba. $689,900 Spectacular bonus rm, veranda, master his & hers baths, fin W/O LL, inground pool, barn, gated. $2,499,900

17119 SURREY VIEW DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Pristine ranch, 4BR,3.5ba, 2 FP, 3 car garage, level lot. Beautiful updated kitchen, granite, stainless appliance adjoins large hearth/sunroom. Finshed W/O. $599,900

1128 CABINVIEW CT (CHESTERFIELD) Exceptional 7 yr young 2 story with 4BR plus flex rm, 4.5 baths. 9ft ceilings on main flr. Fin LL! Covered deck & patio. Expanded 3 car garage! Light and bright decor! $634,900 16406 WILSON CREEK CT (CHESTERFIELD) Wonderful 2 story offering an amazing value. Beautiful 1 acre lot. 4BR, 3.5ba. Fin LL. Updates galore. Hardie Board siding. $575,000

1926 CHESTERFIELD RIDGE CIRCLE Absolutely stunning CHESTERFIELD 3BR/3.5b Villa. Beautiful wood flrs. High ceilings. High end finishes. Awesome gourmet kitchen w/granite, stainless appliances. Prof fin W/O LL. $580,000

14361 LADUE (CHESTERFIELD) Large 2198 sq ft ranch. 4BR, 3ba in award winning Parkway Schl Dist. Freshly painted, many updates. $289,000

Jeanne Hunsaker Open Sunday, May 2 - 2 to 4 269 Point Lansing Ct. • Ballwin • $773,000

One plus year old! 1.5 Story home. Custom brick/stone 4 Bedrooms 2.5 baths. Jeanne Hunsaker - 314-210-0702

Candy Citrin

15900 Woodlet Way Ct. • Chesterfield • $350,000

Terrific 4 BR., 3.5 BA 1.5 Story on cul-de-sac. Backs to common. Fin. lower level! Candy Citrin - 314-518-0675

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229 Dejournet Dr. • Chesterfield • $340,000

Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch. Vaults & Skylights. Newer roof; sprinkler system. Candy Citrin - 314-518-0675

Jeanne Hunsaker

1593 Springport Dr. • Chesterfield • $275,000

Ranch style villa on cul-de-sac. Open floor plan 2 bedroom, 3 bath. Finished lower. Jeanne Hunsaker - 314-210-0702

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60 CONWAY COVE (CHESTERFIELD) 2BR, 4BA twnhm, renovated, huge MST BR, wd flrs, W/O LL. End unit. $183,500 17609 LASIANDRA CHESTERFIELD Fabulous 2 sty backing to woods in sought-after Wildhorse subdivision. Crown molding, hearth rm, Jack&Jill bath, fin LL, wood flrs, granite counters, swimming, tennis, and more. $560,000

1645 WOLF TRAIL RD WILDWOOD Spacious 2 sty home on 4 wooded acres. Great views! 4BR, 3.5ba, 2 car ga. Fin W/O LL, updated kit, newer appliances, newer carpet, roof & HVAC. Screened porch & more! $414,900

16643 STERLING POINTE CT (CLARKSON VALLEY) Custom 1.5 sty, gorgeous inground pool, 2 sty great rm overlooks pool, charming kitchen adjoins hearth rm, main flr master ste, fin W/O LL w/rec rm, game rm, BR & bath. 3 c gar. $890,000 652 #201 EMERSON RD (CREVE COEUR) New construction in Creve Coeur! 1BR/1ba. Granite, stainless, wood flrs & underground parking. $164,000

2259 TWIN ESTATES CHESTERFIELD Impeccable 1.5 sty, 4BR, 4.5baths, very open floor plan, wood floors, 2 sty great rm, t-stairwell, updates, finished lower lvl w/rec fm, office, full bath. Nice cul-de-sac lot.. $479,000

710 GRAND VIEW RIDGE CT (EUREKA) Wonderful lifestyle in golf community. 4BR, 4.50ba, lots of architectural detail, gourmet kitchen, granite, luxury master ste, fin LL, fantastic view, 4300 sq ft living space. $379,000

Candy Citrin 11632 Chesterfield Manor Dr. • Chesterfield • $410,000 Spacious 5 Bedroom, 3 full & 2 Half Bath Home. Fin. LL. New Roof. Repairs Made. Great! Candy Citrin - 314-518-0675

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16834 WESTGLEN FARMS DR WILDWOOD Neutral decor in this 2 sty, 13039 MIDFIELD TERRACE (ST LOUIS) 4BR, 2.5 bath home. Vaulted ceilings, 9' 3BR/2.5ba detached villa. Shows like a ceilings, main floor laundry. Luxury masdisplay. Meticulous. Newer kitchen. ter suite, wood burning FP, 3 car garage Wood floors. Main floor laundry. 2 car and a level yard. $369,900 garage. Newer decking $205,000

Charles F. Smith 1145 Greystone Manor Parkway • Chesterfield • $1,450,000 Impressive 1.5 Sty, 4 BR, 6 Bath, 3-Car gar. Fin. LL. Patio Room w/fireplace by pool. Charles F. Smith - 314-409-6577

PRICE REDUCED!

605 MULBERRY GROVE CT. Outstanding custom built 4 bed atrium ranch w/top quality finishes, gourmet kitchen.

208 CEDAR HILL DR., LABADIE Beautiful home on 20+/- gorgeous horse acres.

4144 CEDAR HILL CT., WENTZVILLE Beautifully updated home on 7.73+/- fantastic horse acres.

1832 MISTY MOSS (ST LOUIS CO) 3BR/2.5ba condo, LR/DR, eat-in kitch. 11631 CHIEFTAIN Fin LL, ref, range, washer/dryr, 1car att CREVE COEUR Updates galore: ranch gar, privacy fence. Pool, tennis. Near w/3+BR,3fl ba, 2c gar. Remodeled kit, winmajor hwys 40, 170, 70. $154,900 dows, porcelain floors & siding, newer 2903 ST ALBANS FOREST CIR (WILD- furn, AC, wtr htr, 36x18 in-grnd swimmng $279,900 WOOD) Spectacular custom ranch on 3+ pool.

5625 JENNY LN Charming home on 5.4+/- beautiful horse acres.

1786 HWY DD Executive style home on 25+/- prime horse acres backing to Busch Wildlife. Broker/Owner.

232 LARIMORE VALLEY DR. Beautifully updated 4 bed ranch nestled on 3.45+/private, scenic acres.

18321 ALLENTON TRAIL TERRACE (WILDWOOD) Gracious country living is yours at this lovely property surrounded by Greensfelder Park! 7ac, gracious home, 7 stall stable. $695,000

105 AUBURN MEADOW DR. Custom built 4 bed atrium ranch home loaded with upgrades on 3+/- beautiful acres.

111 GRAND MERIDIEN PRICE REDUCED! Wonderful 4.48+/- acre cul-de-sac lot in prestigious Wildwood community.

3734 SIEVE RD. Charming home nestled on 4.37+/- private acres.

2942 EAGLE POINTE PRICE REDUCED! Beautiful 5 bed, 5 bath atrium with stocked pond. Scott Peterson 314-503-6457.

19076 BEN ALDER DR. Beautiful 4 bed ranch home on 14+/- gorgeous horse acres. Scott Peterson 314-503-6457.

17758 VINTAGE OAK Beautiful 4 bed home on .5 acre lot in family friendly neighborhood. Scott Peterson 314-503-6457.

12932 MIDFIELD TERRACE (ST LOUIS CO) Nice, detached 3BR, 2ba villa. Liv/din room, eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, W/B FP, deck, 2 car garage, basement storage, pool & tennis, close to hwys/airport. $199,850 1584 DEXTER WOODS DRIVE CHESTERFIELD Beautifully updated and maintenance free 2 story home in Chesterfield with 4BR, 2.5 baths. Walk to Parkway West schools! $325,000

acres near St Alban Country Club. High ceilings, 4 FP, split BR plan, gated drive, 4+BR,7ba, covered deck, patio.$1,590,000

1313 RUSTICVIEW DRIVE BALLWIN Spacious 3BR/2ba home in convenient Ballwin subd. Updated kitchn, baths, flooring. Full brick on 4 sides. Neutral colors. Parkway schls. $269,900

2020 WOODMOOR RIDGE (WILDWOOD) Sunny and bright 2 sty home w/4BR, 2.5ba. Updated kitchen, granite, main flr laundry. Fam rm w/FP, luxury master suite, private yard w/trees. $384,900

1865 SEVEN PINES ST LOUIS Traditional 3BR, 2bath ranch with lg liv rm & adjoining dining rm, wood floors, newer windows, lrg master suite, fin lower level, 2 car garage. $214,900

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861 FOREST TRACE CHESTERFIELD Spectacular townhome in heart of Chesterfield. Total renovation, gorgeous kit, stunning cherry wood floors, adult-height vanities, desirable end unit. Beautiful complex. $187,500

Federal Tax Credits & MHDC State Funds available to Qualified Buyers!

15593 BEDFORD FORGE DR #24 CHESTERFIELD3rd floor unit overlooking lake & woods. Complete remodel, newer kitchen, baths, carpet, paint, windows, door. Pool low condo fee. $159,000

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