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letters to the editor Security at risk To the Editor: St. Louis was the first city in the nation to publicly recognize the heroic efforts of our troops involved in the recent Mideast conflicts. Congratulations and thank you. But beware. There they are dark clouds on the U.S. security horizon. As has been past practice, the DOD (Department of Defense) is a ripe target for reductions following every large scale military success. WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the drawdown after the Cold War, etc. are all examples. Invariably, something will occur that will then require the DOD to ramp-up, again, and fight another day, in another unpronounceable, far-off place. While cost savings might appear fiscally sound on the surface, this pitch and yaw is no way to nor defend a democratic Nation under constant threat. When the Berlin Wall went down in 1989, my organization in Europe was charged with executing U.S. Army troop reductions. It was fast and furious. Dollars were being (supposedly) saved with every unit and soldier returned to the U.S., sent to another theater, retired or separated involuntarily. We told the leadership that it was unwise to do so, so quickly. But, again, the fiscal gods held sway. In the middle of the drawdown the first Gulf War began. Planes bringing soldiers, their families, cats and dogs home were stopped on the tarmac. Ships at sea returning equipment to the U.S. were directed to do a 180 and head to the Gulf. Wives, sons and daughters were immediately and unexpectedly separated from their military member. Orders directing entire units slated for inactivation were rescinded en masse. We were suddenly involved in another no-notice conflict. Now, the DOD is facing another round of budget cuts. The U.S. Army and Marines will be severely reduced to save personnel costs. Bases may be closed – the neverending political “not-in-my-district” battle has already begun. Ships will be decommissioned, planes moth-balled. Despite this, service members will serve and defend. They will carry on without complaining. After all, they volunteered. Even though their future plans and quality of life will be affected, their often less-than competitive pay hikes slowed, their promised retirement benefits ignored or reduced, DOD’s capability of fighting two regional conflicts simultaneously abandoned and its ability to put boots-on-the-ground drastically curtailed (no war was ever won with-
out putting sufficient boots into the fight), soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines will, as they’ve always done, be there when called. It’s a unique lifestyle that few understand and fewer appreciate – until the whistle is blown. We can’t honor the few, who defend the many, enough. Lt. Col. Joseph M. Gravish U.S. Army (Retired) Wildwood
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To the Editor: They like to refer to us as senior citizens, old fogies, geezers and, in some cases, dinosaurs. We walk a little slower these days and our eyes and hearing are not what they once were. We have worked hard, raised our children, worshiped our God and grown old together. Yes, we are the ones some refer to as being over the hill, and that is probably true. But before writing us off completely, there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration. We won World War II, fought in Korea and Vietnam. We can quote The Pledge of Allegiance and know where to place our hand while doing so. We wore the uniform of our country with pride and lost many friends on the battlefield. We didn’t fight for the Socialist States of America, we fought for the “Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.” We wore different uniforms but carried the same flag. We know the words to the “Star Spangled Banner,” “America,” and “America the Beautiful” by heart, and you may even see some tears running down our cheeks as we sing. We have lived what many of you have only read about in history books and we feel no obligation to apologize to anyone for America. Yes, we are old and slow these days but rest assured, we have at least one good fight left in us. We have loved this country, fought for it and died for it, and now we are going to save it. It is our country and nobody is going to take it away from us. We took oaths to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that is an oath we plan to keep. There are those who want to destroy this land we love but, like our founders, there is no way we are going to remain silent. It was mostly the young people of this nation who elected Obama and the Democratic Congress. You fell for the “Hope and Change,” which in reality was nothing but “Hype and Lies.” You have tasted socialism and seen evil face-to-face, and have found you don’t like it after all. Many of those who fell for the “Great Lie” in 2008 are
now having buyer’s remorse. With all the education we gave you, you didn’t have sense enough to see through the lies and instead drank the “Kool-Aid.” We entrusted you with the Torch of Liberty, and you traded it for a paycheck and a fancy house. Well, don’t worry youngsters, the Greyhaired Brigade is here, and in 2012 we are going to take back our nation. We may drive a little slower than you would like but we get where we’re going, and in 2012 we’re going to the polls by the millions. This land does not belong to the man in the White House nor to the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. It belongs to “We the People” and “We the People” plan to reclaim our land and our freedom. We hope this time you will do a better job of preserving it and passing it along to our grandchildren. So the next time you have the chance to say the “Pledge of Allegiance,” stand up, put your hand over your heart, honor our country and thank God for the old geezers of the “Grey-haired Brigade.” Charles Martin Manchester
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To the Editor: In 1996, the city of Wildwood adopted a comprehensive Master Plan to provide a roadmap for the growth of the entire community. A key element of that plan was the designation of a new Town Center. This special 800-plus acre area is located in the east central area of Wildwood, generally in the Grover area, with Rt. 109 and 100 at its core. On the 10-year anniversary of the Town Center Master Plan and in accordance with our charter, a review of the plan was conducted by the Town Center Advisory Panel, (TCAP). It consisted of Wildwood citizens, property owners, business and development entities, city staff and council liaisons. The objective was to gauge the successes and challenges experienced over the decade since its inception. Nearly 18 months was spent developing recommendations relating to land use, infrastructure and design standards, with numerous opportunities for public participation. Our final recommendations were supported unanimously, presented to the public in a series of outreach sessions and subsequently sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission. It was approved by the commission and forwarded to the city council and mayor for their review and approval. Some members of the city council attempted to amend the recommendation
that was contrary to the TCAP approval, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the hired consultants and the public’s wishes. Those members are: Ed Marshall (Ward 2), Holly Parks (Ward 2), Ron James (Ward 6), John McCulloch (Ward 7) and Jim Kranz (Ward 7). While individuals will disagree, it is my opinion that the aforementioned members of the council have not put forth a valid rationale for their objections, but are merely being obstructionist. Because of their obstructionism, the plan has now languished almost four years in limbo, coming at a cost to the city in terms of time wasted and taxpayer dollars spent. The council needs to approve the plan that city agencies and citizens of Wildwood approved. Raymond V. Manton Jr. TCAP Advisory Panel Member Wildwood
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To the Editor: I read the comments Mr. La Vanchy gave regarding “Bleating hearts for Bambi” (and) feel I have to make some corrections to his comments. First, the shooting was not done on a couple hundred acres away from homes, it was done on private property, but not hundred of acres, in fact as little as five acres. The private properties are in residential neighborhoods, not in rural Missouri. This same shooting may have been done from a platform on a pick up truck. Who says these people are sharpshooters except them and those who hired them? Second, why were people hired from out of state when hunters are plentiful in state and any hunt should have been on hundreds of acres? Third, how can you be sure all the deer were donated to food pantries? Fourth, who is responsible for the operation of a moving vehicle, the driver or outside forces (deer, trees, other drivers? Fifth, and at this time final, the deer in Town and Country are not starving nor suicidal. They are healthy herds doing the best they can to survive man’s every increasing demand for resources. We are at the top of the food chain to be sure, but our domination and arrogance have got to be put in check on occasion. If you moved to a more rural area, you knew there would be wildlife, don’t try to justify the massive killing of beautiful creatures by calling it humane or necessary when it is not. Mary Brendia Town and Country
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The ‘Progressive’ Legacy By THOMAS SOWELL Although Barack Obama is the first black President of the United States, he is by no means unique, except for his complexion. He follows in the footsteps of other presidents with a similar vision, the vision at the heart of the Progressive movement that flourished a hundred years ago. Many of the trends, problems and disasters of our time are a legacy of that era. We can only imagine how many future generations will be paying the price – and not just in money – for the bright ideas and clever rhetoric of our current administration. The two giants of the Progressive era – Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson – clashed a century ago, in the three-way election of 1912. With the Republican vote split between William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt’s newly created Progressive Party, Woodrow Wilson was elected president, so that the Democrats’ version of Progressivism became dominant for eight years. What Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson had in common, and what attracts some of today’s Republicans and Democrats, respectively, who claim to be following in their footsteps, was a vision of an expanded role of the federal government in the economy and a reduced role for the Constitution of the United States. Like other Progressives, Theodore Roosevelt was a critic and foe of big business. In this he was not inhibited by any knowledge of economics, and his own business ventures lost money. Rhetoric was TR’s strong suit. He denounced “the mighty industrial overlords” and “the tyranny of mere wealth.” Just what specifically this “tyranny” consisted of was not spelled out. This was indeed an era of the rise of businesses to unprecedented size in industry after industry – and of prices falling rapidly, as a result of economies of scale that cut production costs and allowed larger profits to be made from lower prices that attracted more customers. It was easy to stir up hysteria over a rapidly changing economic landscape and the rise of new businessmen like John D. Rockefeller to wealth and prominence. They were called “robber barons,” but those who put this label on them failed to specify just who they robbed. Like other Progressives, TR wanted an income tax to siphon off some of the earn-
ings of the rich. Since the Constitution of the United States forbad such a tax, to the Progressives that simply meant that the Constitution should be changed. After the 16th Amendment was passed, a very low income-tax rate was levied, as an entering wedge for rates that rapidly escalated up to 73 percent on the highest incomes during the Woodrow Wilson administration. One of the criticisms of the Constitution by the Progressives, and one still heard today, is that the Constitution is so hard to amend that judges have to loosen its restrictions on the power of the federal government by judicial reinterpretations. Judicial activism is one of the enduring legacies of the Progressive era. In reality, the Constitution was amended four times in eight years during the Progressive era. But facts carried no more weight with crusading Progressives then than they do today. Theodore Roosevelt interpreted the Constitution to mean that the President of the United States could exercise any powers not explicitly forbidden to him. This stood the 10th Amendment on its head, for that Amendment explicitly gave the federal government only the powers specifically spelled out, and reserved all other powers to the states or to the people. Woodrow Wilson attacked the Constitution in his writings as an academic before he became president. Once in power, his administration so restricted freedom of speech that this led to landmark Supreme Court decisions restoring that fundamental right. Whatever the vision or rhetoric of the Progressive era, its practice was a neverending expansion of the arbitrary powers of the federal government. The problems they created so discredited Progressives that they started calling themselves “liberals” – and after they discredited themselves again, they went back to calling themselves “Progressives,” now that people no longer remembered how Progressives had discredited themselves before. Barack Obama’s rhetoric of “change” is in fact a restoration of discredited ideas that originated a hundred years ago. Visit newsmagazinenetwork.com to read “The ‘Progressive’ Legacy”, parts 2 and 3. © 2012 Creators.com
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In debt no more The Monarch Fire Protection District board of directors has approved payment of more than $636,000 to retire the last remaining indebtedness from an earlier bond issue. The payment to UMB Bank means the district no longer has any bond issue debt. After discussing the possibility of putting a new bond issue before voters at an upcoming election, the board last month opted against that move, noting that anticipated capital expenditures in the next year or two were not that great and could be handled with reserve funds. Monarch Fire Chief Tom Vineyard also is heading a committee tasked with preparing a long-range plan that will include projected capital outlays during the next 10-15 years.
New building code The board of the Monarch Fire Protection District has approved action to publish a public notice about the district’s intent to adopt a new code governing commercial building construction in the district. Existing rules and regulations would be replaced by the 2009 Fire Code, the latest update, which now is used by St. Louis County and a number of other fire protection districts in the area. As part of anticipated action on the new code, the Monarch board also will consider raising its permit fees to $105 for plans review and processing and $3 for each $1,000 of estimated construction cost. Current rates, in effect since 1981, are $100 for review and $2 for each $1,000. The board will hold a public meeting about the new code at least 30 days after the notice appears. A specific date will be determined later.
Insurance confusion The Monarch Fire Protection District has learned that its directors, as well as employees serving on its pension board and health insurance committee and those handling various financial matters are not covered by insurance in case they are sued for not properly handling their fiduciary responsibilities. The issue came up during a Feb. 9 meeting of the district’s pension board. Peggy Roberts from the Huntleigh McGehee insurance firm told the board the coverage definitely should be added to the district’s insurance package. Comments
during the discussion made it clear Monarch officials thought they already were covered. The issue recently came to light when Monarch Fire Chief Tom Vineyard raised a question about it during a meeting with the insurance firm. Monarch officials moved to check the approximate cost of the insurance, to seek bids if necessary and to put the coverage in place as soon as possible.
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Chesterfield bans air rifles in fight against squirrels
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By CAROL ENRIGHT The city of Chesterfield has dealt a victory to squirrels – and a blow to those who believe using pellet guns is the best way to keep the bushy-tailed rodents from damaging their property. On Feb. 6, the city council voted to amend Chesterfield’s existing ordinance prohibiting the use of firearms
within 150 yards of a home to include language making it illegal to shoot “squirrels, rodents, birds or other small animals.” The vote came after months of debate triggered by the use of an air rifle by Chesterfield resident Gene Schenberg to kill squirrels he said had caused extensive damage to his home. Schenberg argued that he was within his constitutional rights to protect his property. The city argued that restricting the use of pellet guns is a matter of public safety that it has the authority to regulate. City Attorney Rob Heggie called Chesterfield’s amended ordinance “expansive” and compared it to several other municipalities with more restrictive ordinances, including Ballwin, Clarkson Valley and Creve Coeur. Heggie only cited one nearby city, Manchester, which has a more permissive ordinance. Heggie called the amendment “a very limited, common sense solution to a problem that has been identified not only by our police department but also by the prosecuting attorney’s office.” Mayor Bruce Geiger described how he and Chesterfield Police Chief Ray Johnson recently visited a shooting range to test the impact of a pellet gun, a blow-dart gun and a 22-caliber rifle. Geiger invited Chief Johnson to show the audience a ¾-inch yellow pine board that pellets had com-
pletely shot through from a range of 40 feet and penetrated about two-thirds of the way through from a range of 60 feet. “Think what that could do to a person,” said Geiger. Several residents voiced their opinions regarding the proposed amendment. Schenberg’s neighbor, Gary Stein, was among the supporters. Before speaking, Stein handed the council a petition, signed by 130 Chesterfield residents, supporting the proposed amendment. “Mr. Schenberg and his supporters are attempting to reinterpret the Constitution. The right to bear arms is referring to protecting oneself from humans – not squirrels, rodents or small birds or small animals,” said Stein. Stein’s wife, Becki, also spoke in favor of the bill. “Please pass this amendment so people can enjoy their backyards without having to worry about getting hit by a stray pellet,” she said. “Who’s going to take responsibility in Chesterfield when somebody does get hurt?” Chesterfield resident Terry Monachella asked the council. Chesterfield resident Mark Lebedun showed the audience a live trap he used to take care of a squirrel problem on his
property. “I don’t know why anybody needs to discharge a firearm of any kind to kill squirrels,” he said. Schenberg reiterated his opposition to the amendment. He argued that pellet guns had caused “no specific crimes and no specific damages, and with the exception of a few complaints and some irrational fear of guns,” the council had “absolutely no reason to take away our constitutional rights.” When Schenberg expressed his views that the legislation was “personal,” Councilmember Connie Fults (Ward 4) said the legislation was “not a personal attack.” “It is about what we are going to do to protect all the residents in Chesterfield,” said Fults. Chesterfield resident Paula Mogley said that she didn’t see public safety as the issue. “To me, personally, it’s a constitutional right issue,” said Mogley. Mogley said she grew up in a small town where “people were allowed to defend their homes.” “People used common sense, and I think that’s part of what’s missing in this equation this evening,” she said.
State audit report calls some Monarch practices into question By JIM ERICKSON The Monarch Fire Protection District has received a “fair” performance rating by Missouri State Auditor Thomas Schweich in an audit performed of the district’s management and financial functions and its compliance with state legal provisions. Schweich, who presented the audit’s findings at a special public meeting Feb. 15 at Monarch headquarters, said there was no evidence of fraud or embezzlement but that certain internal controls and procedures were lax or inadequate and that provisions of an early retirement program violated the state constitution. In addition, the district did not document the reasons and votes on holding 40 closed meetings between January 2010 and September 2011, as required by state law. Monarch also has not obtained proposals or written contracts for some legal services and spent $26,000 for an employee awards banquet, an amount the audit said is “a questionable use of district funds.” Maintaining the early retirement incentive package was offered in 2010
to cut long-term labor costs. Monarch also said the plan followed the advice of the district’s labor law counsel. The audit estimates the program could cost the district more than $500,000 in additional compensation, as well as health insurance benefits over the five-year period of the plan. The audit report did not project potential savings. The state auditor told meeting attendees that the state constitution prohibits extra compensation or payments for services already performed. While medical benefits, vacation and sick leave payments are allowable, incentives offered to Monarch employees “appear excessive and a questionable use of taxpayer monies,” the report read. Also, the plan may have been unfair because only the first seven to sign up could participate. In preliminary comments, Schweich said he was aware of political controversies and contentious issues involving the district but said the audit only dealt with “the appropriate use of public funds.” Gov. Jay Nixon asked for the audit, Schweich noted. Such a request is unusual but it came due to requests and
other communications from district residents. Some of the complaints and issues raised either were not found or were not deemed serious, he added. Schweich said the governor’s office will pay the $36,500 cost of the audit. While the audit raised a number of shortcomings and questions, Schweich said, “I’ve seen worse.” The problems are correctable and the Monarch board has made a commitment to do so, he observed. Other specific points in the audit or in Schweich’s oral review include: Monarch spent more than $212,000 on legal services in 2010, an amount Schweich termed “a lot for a fire district.” Lack of specific proposals or written contracts makes it difficult to ensure the district is getting the best value and may have allowed Monarch’s pension attorney to overcharge by some $4,300. Better expenditure review and approval procedures are needed to ensure all payments are proper and documented. Monarch has not done a salary survey for 18 senior and administrative positions, making it unclear if pay for these
employees is in line with similar districts. Salaries for firefighters and emergency medical personnel do not appear to be out of line. Bank reconciliations need to be done promptly and any problems investigated and resolved. A $266,000 discrepancy was identified but not investigated until the audit staff asked about it. Most of the variance was due to problems associated with a software conversion but $2,200 remained unexplained. The district should conduct a regular physical inventory of property to guard against theft. Also lacking are monitoring procedures for fuel and vehicle use and written board authorization for asset disposal. Schweich said his office will check progress made on its recommendations in 90 days. Monarch serves some 60,000 residents in an area covering all or parts of Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Wildwood and Ballwin and some of unincorporated St. Louis County.
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New charges against treatment center By JIM ERICKSON A second Minnesota woman has filed suit against Castlewood Treatment Center alleging she was brainwashed while at the eating disorder facility in Ballwin. The latest lawsuit reported that Leslie Thompson was a patient at Castlewood at various times from late 2007 to May 2010 and was treated by Mark Schwartz, a psychologist also named in the complaint filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court. The allegations against Castlewood and Schwartz are similar to those in a lawsuit filed in November by Lisa Nasseff of St.
Paul (West Newsmagazine, Dec. 14, 2011). Both women charge that while under hypnosis false memories were created about being a victim of sexual abuse, having multiple personalities and being involved in acts of abuse themselves. The lawsuits also state that Schwartz told his accusers they would die if they left Castlewood. Kenneth Vuylsteke, a Webster Groves attorney who is handling both cases, said the possibility remains that other Castlewood patients may file lawsuits. A call to Castlewood was not returned.
Stimulus for home buyers offered in February Back by popular demand, the “Neighborhoods Built by Your Neighbors” Program is offering a private stimulus fund to provide $2,000 to $10,000 to residential home buyers at closing time when they purchase a home from one of seven participating homebuilders – but they have to act fast. The program is open to the first 120
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Scott Whitbeck, seated, receives thanks from Thorstein Holt, president of Holtec Gas Systems, for Whitbeck’s efforts in saving a co-worker’s life.
By JIM ERICKSON Scott Whitbeck’s Monday morning workday Feb. 6 began routinely. Little more than halfway into that day, however, he experienced an event that few people ever face – one he prefers never to face again. Whitbeck, 47, works at Holtec Gas Systems, a Chesterfield Valley-based company that designs nitrogen and inert gas generators typically used in laboratories, the petroleum industry, chemical plants, the food and beverage industry, and in connection with controlled atmosphere fruit storage. Leaving his home in Dardenne Prairie, he checked in at Holtec about 5:30 a.m. and soon thereafter exchanged greetings with Charlie Crespi of St. Louis. An electrician and a temporary employee, Crespi, 57, had worked at Holtec earlier and was laid off, but was called back when his skills again were needed to handle the company’s business volume. “Charlie worked over in a corner area, not
too far from me, but he had his work and I had mine so most of the time my back was to him,” Whitbeck continued, noting that as a general employee in a small company he is called on to do many different tasks. “It was about 10:20 a.m. when I heard a high-pitched noise,” Whitbeck recalled. “I really didn’t pay much attention to it until I heard it a second time. It was kind of a gasping noise, and I turned around to see what it was.” That was when he saw Crespi, stretched out on his back on the floor, gasping for breath. “I asked Jason (Rockwell), a nearby coworker, to call 911 while I stayed with Charlie,” Whitbeck remembered. There was little doubt Crespi was in the midst of a medical emergency. “His eyes were open but they weren’t focused on anything and they looked like they were bloodshot,” Whitbeck says. “He wasn’t responsive at all and when I checked his pulse it was very weak.” Whitbeck heard a gurgling sound and concluded Crespi might be choking on his own saliva so he rolled his stricken coworker over on his side. Noting that more people had joined him, Whitbeck asked if there was an oxygen tank available anywhere. “I knew giving him oxygen wouldn’t hurt anything and with the problems he was having breathing, I figured it might help,” Whitbeck explained. Unfortunately, there was no oxygen tank in the building. “Charlie’s breathing was getting more and more shallow,” Whitbeck went on. “And then, it stopped and he began turning blue.” At that point, Whitbeck wasted no time.
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Official Call for Chesterfield Township Republican Caucus Saturday, March 17, 2012 Westminster Christian Academy 800 Maryville Centre Drive The Chesterfield Township committee will hold its 2012 Republican caucus to elect delegates and alternates to the Second Congressional District Convention and Republican State Convention, and discuss the Missouri Platform. All Republicans are invited to attend. Participation shall in no way be abridged for reasons of sex, race, religion, color, age or national origin. The caucus will be held Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at Westminster Christian Academy at 800 Maryville Centre Drive. Going east on Highway 40 (I-64), exit at Highway 141 (Woods Mill Road); stay on the South Outer Road. Right at Maryville Centre Drive. Going west, exit Highway 40 at Maryville Centre Drive. Left at light. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and must end before voting begins. Participants must be registered to vote in Chesterfield Township and must certify they are Republicans. Please bring your voter card and a picture I.D. Visitors welcome.
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“We believe the dust samples we collected would be representative of the interior dust,” Field said. “It’s hard to imagine that the dust collected from a different part of the house would have such a drastically different concentration.” Each of the samples was analyzed for the 17 types of dioxins and furans that could potentially present health concerns, which Wildwood Councilmember Tammy Shea (Ward 3) said were the same 17 types the Mundell Report found to be of concern. Wildwood has spent more than $500,000 on the investigation, and some residents think the issue has gone too far. “They’re not looking at the data; they don’t care and they’re only worried about property values and want to make this a non-issue,” Shea said. “The buildings need to come down; that is what we can agree on. They have dioxin in them. But normally when you have this in a building, you remediate and clean the building before you take it down, and that’s what they’re trying to avoid.” Field said there was one location where the EPA did find odors. “But in all cases, we never even approached a level of concern on the handheld device, but that may be an indication that there is something there in those samples, so we have to wait for those results to come back,” Field said. He said the goal is to remove the Ellisville site from the National Priority List. “This is a process,” Shawn Grindstaff, EPA Region 7 coordinator, said. “We’ll be back when it’s time for the next round. We don’t know exactly when that’s going to be, but rest assured, we’ll have another meeting.” For more information, visit epa.gov/ region07/cleanup/strecker_forest/index. htm or call Community Involvement Coordinator Ben Washburn at (800) 223-0425 or email washburn.ben@epa.gov.
Hidden Valley plans $2 million expansion By SARAH WILSON Hidden Valley in Wildwood on Feb. 17 announced that in celebration of its 30 years in business it would be making a $2 million expansion of a new west terrain for the 2012-2013 winter. The expansion will include a four-person chairlift, which will be the longest chairlift at Hidden Valley. It also will include 30 percent more terrain. “The more exciting aspect of that is we will also be having the longest run that we have here at Hidden Valley,” President Tim Boyd said.
“And one of the new runs we’re going to have will be almost a half mile, which, for the Midwest ski area, is going to be quite significant.” There is no name for the new terrain yet, but Hidden Valley plans on holding a contest to come up with the best name. He also said the expansion, which has been in the planning stages for about five years, will create 20 new jobs. “I think this is really going to revolutionize the area and the facility because it’s really going to give our customers a brand new experience,” Boyd said.
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STLCC imposes fines for smoking on campus By SARAH WILSON St. Louis Community College on Feb. 15 decided on no more butts. Joining a growing list of colleges and universities nationwide, STLCC enacted its own 100-percent, tobacco-free policy following the adoption of the Tobacco Free for You and Me initiative. As part of the initiative, no tobacco use of any kind is permitted – inside or outside – within the college boundaries or in any vehicles. There are no designated smoking areas within the property boundary. The policy includes tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco. Students who violate the tobacco-free policy could receive disciplinary action, including a fine of $15 and holds placed on their registration and transcripts. Student transcripts will not be released and registration for subsequent semesters will not be permitted until all violations and related fees are cleared. Faculty and staff who violate the policy also will be fined $15 and face disciplinary action up to termination of employment. According to Deborah Ward, acting coordinator of Campus and Community Relations for STLCC-Wildwood, the new initiative is not much of a change for the Wildwood campus since it was designated “tobacco free” in 2007 as a condition of certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System. DeLancey Smith, STLCC’s director of
Communications, said STLCC’s board of trustees made the decision. “I know local health institutions have banned smoking and the use of tobacco products on their properties as well, and when St. Louis County and City a little more than a year ago banned smoking, the college felt it necessary to comply by making it a part of their policy to just clarify things,” Smith said. The initiative coincided with the Indoor Clean Air Code Ordinance in St. Louis
County and a similar measure that bans smoking in many public spaces, including educational facilities. For students and faculty looking to quit using tobacco products, the college offers resources to aid in tobacco cessation. Smith said the initiative also would reduce cleanup and trash in the long run. “Personally, I think it’s a great thing,” Smith said. “I’m a reformed smoker, and it’s so nice to be able to go into places and not smell smoke.”
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Chrysler flag poles find new homes in West County What happened to the bits and pieces of the Fenton Chrysler plant? Chrysler donated three 40-foot flag poles from the entrance of the closed DaimlerChrysler to the Rotary Club of West St. Louis County. With help from Lee Allen of Allen Roofing and Supply Company of Ellisville, Mo., the poles were removed from their long standing pedestal in Fenton and now will be resurrected in West County. The Rotary Club has chosen two recipients: The Circle Of Concern, a local food pantry serving needy residents in the Rockwood, Parkway, and Valley Park school districts; and the city of Wildwood, where the pole will be resurrected in a community park. The third pole will now be auctioned to the community with proceeds going to fund scholarships and other Rotary programs. To bid on the last pole from the Fenton Plant visit the Rotary Club’s online auction at stlouis.craigslist.org/clt/2854759924.htm. Minimum bid is $1,000.
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Ballwin opposes Ameren rate increase request By BETSY ZATKULAK The Ballwin Board of Aldermen, at the request of Mayor Tim Pogue, voted unanimously to draft a resolution to the Public Service Commission (PSC), opposing Ameren of Missouri’s official intent to file a customer rate increase request of 14.6 percent. The rate increase, if passed, will go into effect Jan. 1, 2013. The resolution will also include a request for Ameren to establish a rate schedule for municipalities which would give them the ability to use energy efficient fixtures – a source of increasing frustration for Pogue, as well as other local leaders. A letter received by the mayor from Ameren Missouri’s manager of Business & Community Relations, Brian K. Leonard Sr., on Feb. 3 put the rate increase at nearly $376 million, approximately 14.6 percent for all customer classes – which equals 46 cents per day or $ 15 per month for the average residential customer. The letter also indicated that Ameren Missouri’s electric rates are 25 percent below the national average and the least of any investor-owned utility in Missouri. According to the letter, there are several reasons for the rate increase filing. One is to recover costs already acquired to meet customers’ expectations for more consistent and cleaner energy. “…We must make investments to address our aging infrastructure to meet the needs of our customers and recover costs associated with the devastating April 2011 tornado we experienced, as well as the new Maryland Heights Renewable Energy Center,” Leonard wrote. According to the letter, these investments account for approximately $85 million of Ameren’s request, or about 23 percent. Another key factor for the rate increase is higher net fuel costs – nearly $103 million or approximately 27 percent of Ameren’s increase request; and, according to the letter, roughly 81 million (22 percent) for costs related to energy efficiency programs. “These energy efficiency programs are expected to bring approximately $500 million in customer benefits over the next 20 years,” wrote Leonard, adding: “Lastly, we
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have a host of other cost increases impacting our business, including those to meet new renewable energy mandates and employee benefits.” While Pogue has not spoken to Leonard directly, he said the city of Ballwin has had many discussions with Ameren concerning energy efficient fixtures and the end result has not been very successful. “In the past, Ballwin, other municipalities and the St. Louis Municipal League have tried to work with Ameren to develop a way for street lights to be converted into more efficient fixtures. “Ameren has been very reluctant to provide us with actual maintenance or electric usage for the fixtures we lease from them,” said Pogue. “It also appears that whenever the city does have a discussion with an Ameren representative … we are met with ‘that representative has been transferred’ when follow-up discussions or information is requested.” Pogue said with that response any progress made is lost. Recent discussions between Ballwin and Ameren have included converting the high pressure sodium fixtures with more efficient ones such as LED. Ameren’s response, according to Pogue, was that the company has no interest in LED fixtures, and does not have a rate scale for municipalities to use those fixtures. Pogue said even with these requests from municipalities, Ameren did not include a proposal to establish a rate for these types of fixtures to be considered with their rate increase. “But (Ameren) did state (that) 22 percent of this proposed increase is for energy efficient programs,” Pogue said. “It is obvious to me,” Pogue said, “that they have little intention to become more efficient when you have municipalities asking to convert these fixtures, but Ameren will not provide the rates to do so.” In addition to requesting Ballwin’s official resolution, Pogue said, “I also encourage our residents to attend the public hearings concerning the rate increase.” Dates and locations for the public hearings will be posted at psc.mo/gov.
member Jim Kranz was listed as Jill Kranz. Mr. Roth and Mr. Kranz are incumbents. “On the Ballot” (West Newsmagazine, Town and Country Board of Aldermen Feb. 1) corrections: candidate Scott Carothers has withdrawn. Ellisville City Council candidate Robert Rockwood Board of Education candidate Clark Compton (District 1) is not an Geoff Rigabar has withdrawn. Creve Coeur incumbent. Manchester City Council can- Fire Protection District Board of Directors didate Hal Roth (Ward 1) was listed incor- candidate Cathy Keeler was listed as Kathy rectly as Hal Ross. Wildwood City Council Keeler.
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Ellisville approves managed hunts for Klamberg Woods By TED DIXON JR. In an effort to minimize the deer population in the city of Ellisville, the City Council Feb. 15 approved plans for a managed archery and crossbow deer hunt to be conducted by the Missouri Department at its Roger Klamberg Woods Conservation Area this fall. The 67-acre area, east of Bluebird Park, is owned by the state but leased to Ellisville and the city maintains it. Currently, the city does not allow the discharging of any firearms or projectiles, but made an exemption by allowing bows and bowhunting in accord with any authorized or permitted Missouri Department of Conservation managed hunt for deer population control in Klamberg Woods. Erin Shank, an urban biologist with MDC and an expert of deer population, has worked with several local municipalities to deal with the problem. She said hunting will take place for three days this November and five hunters will be used. They will hunt the deer from a tree stand with bows and shoot downward. Shank added that although the hunts at Klamberg is a step in the right direction, it will not entirely solve the problem. “Klamberg is the largest open space in the city,” Shank said. “It is a refuge for deer.” Shank said the hunt will be an easy opportunity for hunters to step in and har-
vest some deer. “The first deer (hunted) would be the “antler-less” deer and that’s how you see reduction,” Shank said, “because they are the reproducers.” The city of Ellisville, like countless others in the area, have been grappling with how the growing deer problem. At a recent work session, several city leaders said they would prefer the managed bow hunt. “I am not in favor of rifle hunting,” Ellisville City Councilmember Clark Compton (Dist. 1) said. Councilmember Roze Acup (Dist. 3) said she did not want to encourage more deer on the roads. The city has not yet decided whether to allow hunting on private property. Neighboring communities such as Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Town & Country and most recently Creve Coeur have allowed hunting on private property. MDC estimated the deer population in West County is 60 deer per square mile, far above the desired number of 20 to 30 deer mile. With the planned hunts, the city also felt it would be an effective way to limit the number of deer-auto collisions that are taking place in the area. Last month, a deer ran into a woman in the parking lot of an auto service shop in Ellisville, causing her to have serious head injuries.
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Monarch chief focuses on future By JIM ERICKSON It took Tom Vineyard scarcely a second to recall the most difficult situation he had experienced during his nearly 24 years as a firefighter. Early in his career at the Mid-County Fire Protection District, the district’s crew and equipment were called to University City to help battle a house fire. “Some kids were trapped in that fire,” Vineyard said, “and four of them perished.” Shaking his head slowly, he added, “In our line of work, we know that kind of thing can happen. It’s the same for police officers.
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You have to deal with just about every kind of tragedy. But when it comes to children, it’s a different situation, especially if you’re a parent yourself.” In his new position as chief of the Monarch Fire Protection District since early January, Vineyard reflected on his years in firefighting and the challenges he faces as head of an operation that serves a large part of the West County area, including all or parts of Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Wildwood, Ballwin and unincorporated St. Louis County. It’s a job also surrounded by no small amount of controversy – charges of inappropriate influence by the firefighters union in board elections and decision-making, a sexual discrimination lawsuit that went against the district, the subsequent firing of four command officers and their lawsuit against the district alleging wrongful discharge, even Vineyard’s own hiring. Vineyard readily acknowledged the department’s past turmoil, but maintains that his focus is on the future, with com-
munication being his top priority. “I can’t concern myself with the past because I can’t change that,” he said. “What I can do is make sure the lines of communication are open within my staff and with the rank and file. It has to be a two-way street. “I also want to reach out to the community. Any (Monarch) resident or business owner should feel free to knock on my door, to call me or email me. I want to be approachable and open to new ideas. And I’m open to constructive criticism, too,” Vineyard added. The new chief believes there’s a misperception about the influence and control exercised by the firefighters union. “What I do know is that we have a lot of talented and dedicated men and women here – people whose main goal is to serve the public. Sure, we have people who are active in the union and they are involved, as they should be, in certain decisions that are made here. When it comes to safety, training, or the specifications for a new ambulance or fire truck, they should be involved because they are the ones who will have to live with the decisions that are made on issues like that,” he said. “I’ve always had the philosophy that when you’re in a leadership position, you need to empower people to do the job they were hired to do, involve them in the process and treat them the way you’d want to be treated,” he observed, noting that his approach to management was influenced by his late father. Vineyard, 45, trained at the St. Louis County Fire Academy and studied emergency medical procedures before joining the Mid-County Fire Protection District in 1988. He became the chief there in 2004. One thing Vineyard said he regrets is having delayed his work on a college degree. He now is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fire service management at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and has two semesters remaining. Commenting on criticism of his hiring, he said, “I believe I was hired because of my leadership abilities. My reputation in the fire service and my experience were other important aspects of what I could bring to the job. “If hadn’t met at least the minimum qualifications, I wouldn’t have made it past the first interview. “I viewed the job here at Monarch as a great opportunity for me to grow and a great opportunity for me to help the district grow and improve,” he added. “I’ve spent my entire adult life in the fire service. I don’t have a hidden agenda. I do this job because I love it.”
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Clowns on call visit Mercy By SARAH WILSON A new program that brings the fun of the circus to the hospital beds of children was officially launched by Circus Flora on Feb. 14 at Mercy Children’s Hospital. The community outreach program, called Clowns on Call, connects professional entertainers to area hospitals, using the circus arts of slapstick, juggling, magic, improvisation and music to enhance the healing environment. Claire Wedemeyer, also known as Claire the Clown, is a professional clown who has performed with circuses such as Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey. She said if children cannot come to the circus, she is going to bring the circus to them. The program is a model of therapeutic clowning for children who are acutely and chronically ill. Through play, laughter and entertainment, the children are brought to a happier, more secure place and are more in control of their unfamiliar surroundings. “Clowns on Call has been a dream of mine for years,” David Balding, artistic director, producer and founder of Circus
Flora, said. “Ever since I saw the Clown Care program established by Michael Christensen through the Big Apple Circus I wanted to set up a similar program in St. Louis. I watched his program grow. I saw what a program like this could accomplish for some of the most vulnerable youngsters.” Clowns on Call plans to increase its number of visits, hospitals and performers as it grows. “This is a program that has been more than a year in preparation,” Wedemeyer said. “Everything we do will be geared to lightening the suffering and anxiety. What we do aims to change the focus of a child and family who are somewhere where they do not want to be. When we empower a child who may be in a wheelchair to spin a plate or balance a feather; or (give) a bed-ridden youngster a red clown nose, we make the child feel like the star of the show.” For more information about Clowns on Call, call (314) 289-4043 or visit circusflora.org.
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Going red for the heart Wren Hollow Elementary staff on Feb. 3 held a Heart Health Month kickoff event in conjunction with National Wear Red Day. Staff donated $5 to wear red with the donations going to the American Heart Association. PE teachers Laura Heitert and Peg Metroff and student teacher Court- Staff at Wren Hollow Elementary dressed in ney Laux organized the event as a red for National Wear Red Day. way to teach students how to have a healthy heart. “This was a catchy way for people to realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer among women,” Metroff said. “So we teach PE and obviously wear tennis shoes and sweats and wanted the school to see us in dresses. Then we had to take it to the next step with the evening gowns.” The school collected money until Valentine’s Day and was able to raise about $600.
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In an effort to help the endangered barn owls that live in the community, Girl Scout Alyssa Flotron built eight barn owl nest boxes, along with birdhouses for three other Missouri-native species, to complete her Gold Award project. The city of Wildwood helped Flotron install the nest boxes in Glencoe Park. Barn owls are one of the world’s most common bird species, but due to the destruction of many available housing and nesting sites, barn owls have officially become endangered in Missouri, as well as in many other states. Flotron undertook the project in an effort to win the highest award given in Girl Scouts. “Not only did she build the Nesting Boxes, she also secured a booth at the Wildwood Farmers’ Market to explain the project to interested parties, and educate many on the Barn Owl and the difficult time the bird is having in Missouri,” Wildwood Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Gary Crews said. Flotron currently is a freshman at Missouri State University.
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Top science students The Academy of Science - St. Louis announced the top students who participated in the 2012 Academy of Science - St. Louis Science Fair - Honors Division. The top two students will represent St. Louis at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in May. More than $10,000 in scholarships, made possible through the support of Monsanto Fund and MEMC, was awarded to the top 10 students. MEMC, based in St. Peters, Missouri, is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of wafers and related products to the semiconductor and solar industries. The third place winner was Lafayette junior David Wang. Other West County finalists included Parkway West senior Mrigant Gupta and Parkway Central junior Hannah Wiedner. West County semifinalists included Parkway North junior Brendan Hellebusch, Parkway Central junior Layla Foroughi, Parkway South junior Yingjie Fu, Parkway South junior Isha Pathak, Parkway West junior Gregory Piccirillo, and Parkway West junior Shalini Subbarao.
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Lunches going grainier By MARCIA GUCKES Next school year elementary public school students may line up at the lunch counter expecting their usual hot dog, one vegetable, canned fruit and whole milk on their tray; but instead they will find whole wheat spaghetti with meat sauce, three vegetables, raw fruit and low-fat milk. The changes come from new school food rules laid out in the 280 pages of the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The first part of the new regulations take effect this July for public schools nationwide, including Parkway and Rockwood. Implementation of all the rules will be spread out over the next 10 years. In general, the new regulations increase the amount and variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains offered to students. The rules also set minimum and maximum calories and greatly reduce the amount of sodium allowed in school food. School food executives are not too concerned about the food requirements of the new rules because they say they already serve lots of healthy food. “We serve a number of whole grain items in our district,” said Carmen Fischer, Rockwood’s director of Child Nutrition Services. “We already serve many fresh fruits and vegetables, red/orange vegetables, beans, and dark green vegetables weekly.” Parkway’s director of Food Services, Michael Kanak, said the district already meets the requirements for 2012, but will need to make some changes over the next few years. “Down the line we’re going to be adding a lot more whole grains to our menu,” Kanak said. “The fruit and vegetable requirements are going to go up and that’s where it’s going to be significant.”
Students now get one vegetable at lunch but the new rules require that elementary students take three servings of vegetables and high school students will get five servings. Kanak said, “Kids just can’t decide, ‘No, I’m not going to take it.’ We’re concerned that the plate waste is going to be high.” Fischer is hopeful a little education may help decrease the waste. “It is our job to educate and introduce new fruits and vegetables to our students. We try to offer a variety of those items so students are able to find something they enjoy,” Fischer said. “Where we’re concerned mostly is in the increased cost of meeting these guidelines,” Kanak said. “They’re (the USDA) offering 6 cents a meal and that’s not going to come close to covering our costs.” The USDA estimates that its new rules will increase the cost of each lunch by 5 cents. According to Kanak the increased cost of meeting the requirements will probably be about 20 to 30 cents. He said some estimates have been as high as 40 cents per lunch. Currently, Parkway serves aproximately 1.3 million meals a year at a cost of $6.2 million. A regular school lunch sells for $2.50. Fischer said Rockwood serves about 2.1 million meals a year at a cost of more than $7 million. A regular elementary school lunch costs $2.40 and a regular secondary school lunch costs $2.55. Both districts serve about 3,500 meals a day to students who qualify for the National School Lunch Program’s free and reducedprice meals. The federal government currently reimburses the districts $2.77 for each free lunch served.
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By MARCIA GUCKES Despite complaints that the public did not have a voice in the decision, the Parkway Board of Education unanimously approved a budget that will cut between $7.45 million and $9.63 million over the next two years. Parkway’s chief financial officer, Mark Stockwell, told the board that the budget cuts are needed because the district has been dipping into its savings since 2009 in order to cover increased operating expenses. Meanwhile revenues, especially from interest on investments, have been decreasing due to the downturn in the economy. One Parkway parent, Mollie Gulino, presented the board with a petition signed by approximately 190 others asking the board to table the portion of the budget that would reduce the number of specialists who provide extra help. She reminded the board that five years ago voters approved Prop R, a 37-cent tax increase, to provide students with the extra help in math and reading. “Now you stand before us and tell us that the very programs that have made our children successful are going to be restructured,” Gulino said. “That even though we are still paying taxes to fund math and reading assistance programs, you’re going to allocate that money elsewhere or in a different manner.” Currently, Parkway has at least one math and one reading specialist for each of its 23 elementary and middle schools, but the new budget will cut the number of reading intervention specialists from 48.5 to 46 and the number of math facilitators from 23 to 18. Those cuts along with others in student and teacher support personnel make up the largest amount of savings at $1.8 million to $2.5 million over the next two years. Board Director Dee Mogerman said she’s been hearing from residents who are also questioning the cuts in specialists.
“I guess I’m just bothered because people don’t think there’s a plan for this,” Mogerman said. “I think there is a plan and I think we need to say it out loud.” Board Director Bruce Major said he believed that the days of one specialist per school came from a desire to “make sure we get our share. Something that stood out when we looked hard at ourselves as a district was that equity does not equal equal.” Board Director Helen Casteel told Superintendent Keith Marty that she has also heard from some parents and teachers who wonder why they did not have more of a voice in the decision. “Admittedly we did not involve a widespread group of individuals because we really thought it was necessary that we address the 2012-13 budget,” Marty responded. He said the budget decisions should have been made in September and that administrators had considered 100 possible strategies. “So we tried to deal with those things that we thought were operational and also were things that we could change perhaps because it was time to look at them … things like interventions and some of the support,” Marty said. According to Marty, the final 2012-2013 budget does incorporate some changes for which residents and administrators had asked. The original budget proposal had cut eleven math facilitator positions but the final budget cuts only five of those jobs. The original proposal moved registrars out of each school and put them only in the four high schools. Marty said elementary principals told him that registrars at their schools did more than register students so a new secretarial position has been established for those schools. Except for those two changes the budget remains the same as proposed. Details can be found at pkwy.k12.mo.us.
Parkway fitness monitor program on hold West Newsmagazine recently reported that the Parkway School District was piloting the use of Polar Active fitness monitors to help students track their progress toward achieving an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day. Last month, the district put on hold its plans to rollout the use of the monitors at its elementary schools – largely in response to concerns raised by parents and the media about the types of information collected by the monitors and the privacy of that data. Parkway spokesperson Cathy Kelly said misinformation in the media, such as reports saying the devices contained GPS tracking systems, had contributed to parental confusion.
District officials also are drafting a permission form that parents will be required to sign before their children can use the monitors in PE class. Kelly said she expects the monitors to be back at the pilot schools around spring break. The district has put on its website information about exactly what the monitors do and do not track. According to the website, the monitors are “similar to pedometers” in that they “can measure steps, the intensity of movement (i.e., rest, easy, moderate, vigorous), and can determine calories burned.” The monitors do not measure heart rate. For more information, visit pkwy.k12. mo.us/curriculum/HPE.
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High school wrestling Westminster Christian Academy captured the first Metro League wrestling championships held recently at John Burroughs.The Wildcats won seven matches and earned 446 points. The other scores were Priory 357, Prinicipia 270, MICDS 237, John Burroughs 234, and Lutheran South 67. Westminster’s Joseph Welker won at 106 pounds. At 113, Principia’s Zeya Kwya prevailed. At 120, Priory’s Zach Lavallee triumphed. At 132, Westminster’s Dominic Barresi finished first. At 138, Westminster’s B.J. Yeager won. At 145, Westminster’s Keegan Brown took the honors as did teammate Forrest Obenhaus at 152. At 160. Priory’s Van Thomas won. Westminster’s Chris Cacciarelli won at 170. MICDS’ Peter Schlafly won the 182 division. Principia’s Remington Lutz won at 195. Westminster’s Bennett Lewis won at 220. At 285, MICDS’ Chris Brothers won. Westminster coach Tim Muethleisen said he was happy to see his Wildcats do well. “It is encouraging for the kids to know that our work is paying off,” Muethleisen said. “For the most part the boys wrestled at expectations. They did look good for sure, but this is what I see in them every day, even if they haven’t been performing that way over the last month every time out. I thought my 145 – Keegan Brown – really stepped up to the level I expect him to compete at.” ••• Eureka won the Suburban West Conference with Coach Tim Yancey’s squad finishing 9-0 this season to win the conference. The Wildcats defeated powerful Northwest Lions 36-22. It was the first road loss in the conference in nine years for Northwest. “We are very excited about winning the
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Skiing The independent Hidden Valley Ski Team, based in Wildwood, competes in two alpine race series – the Wisconsin Junior Alpine Racing Association (WIJARA) and the United States Ski Association races. The team turned in impressive results at the recent USSA inter-regional alpine race competition in La Crosse, Wis. Four St. Louis-area alpine racers competed in the inter-regional races at La Crosse, with the following results: • Ainsley Proffit, of St. Charles, took fourth place in J5 Slalom and 29th overall in a field of 66 athletes. In the Giant Slalom, she finished seventh place in J5s and 25th overall. • Courtney Palm, of Wildwood, took fifth place in J3 Slalom and 23rd overall against a field of 90 athletes. Her second slalom race she finished 9th in J3s and 24th overall. • Erik Murer, of Wildwood, took 30th place in J4 Slalom and 44th overall in a tough field of over 80 athletes. In Giant Slalom, he finished 40th in J4s and 47th overall. • Hunter Wallace, of St. Louis, competed on Damnation, one of the steepest hills in the country. He fell during his second slalom race but finished his first race, making it down the hill both runs. It was only his second USSA race.
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World Series MVP David Freese returned to Lafayette High for an evening of basketball and memories.
For Lancers, it was a night to remember By WARREN MAYES World Series MVP David Freese is in Jupiter, Fla., getting ready for the St. Louis Cardinals’ upcoming 2012 season, but before he left, he gave back in a big way to his alma mater – Lafayette High School. Lafayette High held a David Freese Recognition Night when the Lancers girls’ and boys’ teams played Mehlville. “David, in cooperation with Matt Landwehr and Scott Allen (boys’ basketball coaches) who happen to be personal friends of David, wanted to put together a night,” said Steve Berry, the Lafayette athletic director. “After contacting David, he was all for it. He wanted to give something back to LHS for his time here and for the support that was given to him during his fall run. Initially it was just going to be David attending the game and being honored and recognized before tipoff. “It ended up being David offering to have a personal meet and greet with 250 students. He suggested the opportunity to sign one piece of outside memorabilia for each.” However, Freese did not stop there. “David served as the honorary coach for the evening and sat on the bench during the game,” Berry said. “He also took the time to meet personally with the varsity girls’ basketball team, who played during his meet and greet, and sign any items they may have and just engage in conversation with them. He also accompanied the boys’ team to their locker room during half time and after the game. “The evening ended with David providing each team member with a personalized signed baseball and an exhortation to keep working hard and enjoy their time together. I truly believe that everyone benefited from this night. “When the announcement was made to acknowledge David and his accomplish-
ments, the place erupted and everyone was on their feet. There was excitement, thrill, appreciation and awe. Our kids were stoked all day.” Boys’ coach Scott Allen agreed. “It was quite a response by our crowd – really neat and well deserved,” Allen said. Freese is no stranger to watching the Lancers play. Allen said Freese “has been coming to games the past couple years.” However, during the recognition night, the Lancers also got to have Freese sit on the bench during the boys’ game. “It was neat for our guys,” Allen said. “It’s the most attention we had around our bench in a while. Overall, it was great for our guys on the team. Having the World Series MVP with us for our pregame and postgame talk was an experience they will never forget.” Girls’ coach Jennifer Porter also enjoyed having Freese at the games. “The energy that night was great. Everyone was excited that he was coming to the game,” Porter said. “I think there was a great sense of pride that the hometown hero and MVP of the World Series would come back and spend time with the kids, parents and staff of his former high school.” Porter said Freese has not been changed by his success last fall. “Talking to Dave the MVP was just like any other conversation I’ve ever had with him prior to his major league success,” Porter said. “He’s the same guy. The only difference is that we were surrounded by two police officers while talking.” The girls liked the fact he spent time with them as well. Of course, having a baseball star around them caused them to be a little nervous. “After the girls squealed a little bit upon seeing him, they actually talked about See DAVID FREESE, next page
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NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM they found out they clinched the wild card (berth) after being 10 games back. typical teenage things like Twitter. They “And, then we shifted the focus to the thanked him for tweeting about the volley- Lancers and how the boys would do against ball and field hockey state championships,” Mehlville. He’s followed the boys’ team the Porter said. “They took pictures with him past few years and seemed excited to be a and he signed some autographs. They also part of the game. He sat on the bench as an made him a card congratulating him on his honorary coach which was pretty cool. He playoff and World Series success. walked into the gym to a standing ovation. “I’m pretty sure it’s a moment they will “Our boys played great that night! It’s never forget. They were very excited that hard not to be inspired when the MVP of he took time to hang out with them. He the World Series is sitting on your bench didn’t have to do that.” and cheering for you.” Besides taking plenty of photos, Freese Berry said it says something about Freese responded to questions and comments. to come back to his old high school. “He talked briefly about the game we just “During the whole visit, David was played. He didn’t give them any formal extremely gracious and willing to accomspeech,” Porter said. “I think the kids modate as many people and demands as already know that success doesn’t happen possible,” Berry said. “David was very by accident. They know Dave has had to humble concerning his accomplishments work hard and has had to overcome some and extremely sincere in his desire to show adversity, so hopefully some of that has appreciation to Lafayette High School and rubbed off on the girls.” the students. Not only for his time at LHS Porter said she is happy for Freese and during high school, but also for the support what he has accomplished. shown to him during the incredible run to “It was the first time I had gotten a chance the championship. to see him since his successful playoff and “He was authentic and encouraging. World Series run, so I just hugged him David is humble and gracious. He’s real. and told him that I was really excited for His parents should be very proud, not just him,” Porter said. “We talked a little bit because of what David has achieved, but about the playoffs, Game 6, and winning because of who he is.” the World Series and what that was like. The Lafayette community is proud, too. He mentioned the excitement he had when “Here’s the thing that hit me during the DAVID FREESE, from previous page
division and World Series championships: What David was doing brought our student body together,” Berry said. “Heck, I even saw it bring parts of our community together. That is not something that just happens every day. On our spirit days students, faculty and staff were in unity from clothes to attitudes to interest. There was excitement and expectation.
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“We rallied in support of the Cardinals and, especially, David. It was really a cool thing. It was bigger than just putting a message on the marquee, sending a sign of well wishes and blowing up his twitter account. Students and staff felt a connection with what was happening; as if they were a part of it and it had a real effect. From my point of view, it did.”
In the Spotlight St. Louis Metro Collegiate Baseball League brought together MLB Hall-of-Famer Ozzie Smith and 2011 World Series champion and MVP David Freese at its Lead-Off Luncheon Friday, Feb. 10 at Sunset Country Club. The exclusive meet and greet event raised vital funds for The St. Louis Metro Collegiate Instruc- David Freese (left to right) with Marty Stein, Bob tional Baseball League, which Totterer, Ozzie Smith. Photo by Ric Henry. instructs boys in the fundamentals of baseball. The League also conducts baseball clinics throughout the year for coaches and boys and girls in all age groups up to age 22. “We are both proud and fortunate to have Ozzie Smith as our honorary chairman. He has been supporting Metro for many years,” said League President Marty Stein. Stein was equally enthusiastic about Freese’s participation. “David played in our program back in 2003 and 2004, and was a member of our 2003 NABF National Championship Team,” Stein said.
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Patriots’ coach recognized as best in nation By WARREN MAYES Parkway West girls’ swimming coach Allison Zeller led her Longhorns into the recent 37th annual state swimming meet as the 2011 Missouri Girls State Swimming Coach of the Year. Zeller, a Parkway South graduate who teaches at Hanna Woods Elementary, was recognized last month by the National Federation of High Schools. For Zeller, it was a surprise to learn about the honor. “I actually found out from my principal. I was leaving school to go to practice and he stopped me to congratulate me. I had no clue why he was congratulating me,” Zeller said. “He then read me the email that Brian, my athletic director, had sent out. “I am very humbled by this honor. I know that there are many other deserving coaches out there.” Brian Kessler, Parkway West’s athletic director, had nothing but praise for Zeller, who is in her second year as head coach. “Winning a state title her first year was a terrific accomplishment and this honor is well deserved,” said Kessler. Winning the state meet in your first year as a head coach is something that does not happen often. Zeller knows that. She recalls how special it was for her Longhorns to win it all in 2011. “It was unbelievable,” Zeller said. “As an athlete, I never got the chance to stand on that first-place podium. “Having the chance to stand there as a coach was a wonderful feeling. There were definitely some tears of joy. “That team will always have a very special place in my heart and I will never forget each and everyone of those girls. “It was a very magical moment. I knew going into Saturday that we had the opportunity to win. Our divers finished first and 12th and put us on top. Going into the last event, the 400 free relay, those girls knew what they had to do. Win the relay, win state. And we did.” Zeller attended Missouri State after
swimming and playing basketball and lettering all four years for the Patriots. Her best finish with Parkway South was second place in the 100 backstroke as a junior. At Missouri State, she was a member of the Missouri Valley Conference’s first team all four years. In college, she swam the 100 and 200 backstroke. “While in college, I coached a group of kids ranging from ages 7 to 15 for the club team – the Aqua Bears,” Zeller said. “I also was an assistant at Parkview and Ozark (high schools) for a year during my fifth year at Missouri State.” After college, she was an assistant swim coach at Parkway South for two years. “I have worked at Parkway Swim Club as an assistant for a summer and for their swim school for a few years,” Zeller said. “The last three summers, I have gone to New York to coach at a country club out there and run a camp aquatics program.” “I love being a part of a team,” she said about coaching the Longhorns. “These kids put in so much hard work and time throughout the season, it’s great to be able to see how much they grow throughout their high school career.” Zeller said she doesn’t do it alone. Coleen Sumner is her assistant swim coach at Parkway West and Zeller had plenty of good things to say about her colleague. “She has a lot of experience coaching both elementary school-aged kids and high schoolers. We compliment each other well,” Zeller said. “As a coach, I am constantly learning and wanting to improve,” Zeller said. “There are so many people who I can learn from, it’s wonderful.” She wants to keep building the program at Parkway West. She has some big plans. “I would love to have a few more championships while at West,” Zeller said. “They have a great tradition and want to keep that tradition alive. More importantly, though, I want to be able to really make an impact on the kids that I coach.”
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888 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur www.andrewsacademy.com
Horseback Riding Sailing Canoeing
Experienced and Caring Staff Co-ed Residential Camp, Ages 8-15
One or More Week Sessions Available
First Time Campers Welcome! 120 miles from St. Louis Transportation by highway coach provided.
Ropes Course Snorkeling Arts & Crafts Mountain Biking Fishing Rafting Creative Arts Backpacking Nature Program
LESTERVILLE, MISSOURI SINCE 1946
FOR MORE INFO CALL NICK SMITH (314) 993-1655
MEMORIES WITH A LIFETIME GUARANTEE WWW.TAUMSAUK.COM
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Lou Fusz Soccer Club PARTICIPATE IN ST LOUIS’ PREMIER SUMMER SOCCER CAMP CBC HIGH SCHOOL
Youth Camp Weeks - Boys & Girls Ages 5-14 June 4 - June 8 and August 6 - August 10
LOU FUSZ SOCCER COMPLEX - West County Youth Camp Weeks Boys & Girls Ages 5 - 13 Goalies Ages 9 - 14 June 18 - 22 July 9 - 13 July 23 - 27
June 18 - June 22
High School Camp Weeks Boys & Girls Ages 13 - 18 Goalies Ages 13 - 18 July 9 - July 13
Experience The New Artificial Turf
July 9 - July 13
LUTHERAN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - South County Youth Camp Week - Boys & Girls Ages 5-14 Youth Goalkeeping Week Ages 9 - 14 July 30 - August 3
9-11:45 am ($125) or 9-3 pm ($250)
ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A T-SHIRT MEALS: Lunch provided at “All Day Camps” Only.
Additional Camp Locations listed on our website Mini-Camp Available for $80 • visit website for locations & details
Apply Online or download application off website at www.loufuszsoccer.com or by calling 314-628-9341 e-mail us at: martypike@loufuszsoccer.com Spring Training Program starting in April
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First and Goal Football First and Goal Football camp at John F. Kennedy camp at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. Catholic High School.
June 25th—29th June 25th—29th All Day and Half Day Camps. Ages 2nd—8th Grade. All Day and Half Day Camps. Ages 2nd—8th Grade. Campers can choose from a full contact or non‐ Campers can choose from a full contact or nonconcontact curriculum. Skill sessions led by area High tact curriculum. Skill sessions led by area High School Football Coaches. School Football Coaches. Players will be organized by age and ability level. Players will be organized by age and ability level. For more informa�on go to: For more information go to:
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Campers enjoy a dip in the water at Camp Taum Sauk in Lesterville, Mo. Camp Taum Sauk is one of many camps that work to accommodate campers with special needs.
(Photo courtesy of Camp Taum Sauk)
Can-do camps bring smiles all around By SUE HORNOF Every summer, Hank, who is in a wheelchair, goes to sleepover camp at YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi, Mo. “He usually comes for multiple weeks during the summer,” Allison Gill, Camp Lakewood’s marketing director, said of Hank. “He can’t do a lot physically, but he still comes to summer camp. We have a special counselor that dresses him, showers him, that sort of thing – someone who is trained for that.” And although his abilities are limited, the camp staff makes sure Hank experiences the magic of summer camp. “They find ways to do activities with Hank,” Gill said. “If there’s a way for Hank to go down a zipline – which he has done – they will put Hank on a zipline. “If he wants to get thrown in the lake, they will throw Hank in the lake, but it’s all with his parents’ permission and what is OK with the child and what the counselors can handle.” Hank’s parents were able to arrange his camp visits through Camp Lakewood’s Inclusion Services Department, which parents can call to determine if there are counselors who are able to handle their child’s limitations and if Camp Lakewood would be a good fit for the child. Many summer camps now offer programs that accommodate children with special physical, behavioral, emotional and learning challenges. Some support the children as part of their overall programming, and other camps are geared specifically to those with certain limitations. According to the American Camp Asso-
ciation (ACA), camps have proven effective in reducing fear and anxiety in children with special needs by providing opportunities where they can interact with other children and learn coping strategies. The opportunities provided at summer camp allow them to discover interests, enhance skills and develop a greater respect for themselves and their abilities. In addition, camps can provide children with opportunities to be in control. By choosing the activities in which they wish to participate, children with special needs are able to gain a sense of normalcy. Given the freedom to choose, they are able to participate in activities that help them master their feelings and gain a greater sense of autonomy. The Jewish Community Center (JCC) offers an inclusion program so children with physical and developmental disabilities can enjoy the full camp experience – including crafts, sports, swimming, nature, games and drama. JCC inclusion counselors receive extensive training on how to appropriately work with and support campers, and all counselors have inclusion training as part of their orientation. “Families (of children with disabilities) will pay for the summer camp, just like any other family signing up for the camp,” Molly Hoffman, JCC inclusion coordinator explained. “The Productive Living Board (a government-funded agency) will then pay for
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Countryside Montessori School 12226 Ladue Road Creve Coeur
CAN-DO CAMPS, from previous page
Summer Camp Give Your Child a Summer to Remember
2012 Summer Sports Day Camp June 4-August 10 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. extended hours available CHOOSE FROM 2 LOCATIONS!
June 4th-August 10th Ages 1-6 Daily Pony Rides Montessori Classes Arts & Crafts Daily Swimming & Water Play
lar classes. Tammy Noel, owner of Sylvan Learning Center facilities in Ballwin, Chesterfield Valley and St. Peters, has seen many children with special needs thrive at Sylvan’s academic camps. “We’ve worked with kids with everything from traumatic head injury to all kinds of learning disabilities,” Noel said. “Many parents opt to get supplemental education in the summer for kids with Asperger’s and high-functioning autism, ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities,” she added. While the focus of Sylvan’s programming is on academics, the benefits extend beyond learning. “A big part of what we do at Sylvan is boost confidence and self-esteem,” Noel said. “Kids earn tokens for their efforts – not for their grades – and can spend them in the Sylvan store. Sylvan rewards kids for their efforts, and they in turn can reward themselves by choosing something from the store.” The benefits that children receive from summer camp are well documented: Camps give kids the chance to take on new challenges, make new friends and experience a sense of independence, all in the context of having fun. Camps that provide specialized services to children with special needs extend those benefits to a greater number of children. “All parents know that their children are children first, and the benefit of sending a child with special needs to camp is that they get to be a child first,” said Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association. “They don’t walk in a label; they don’t walk in being identified around their special need.”
Half Day, Full Day & Extended Care Available Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm
Also Enrolling for Fall 2012
Call 314-434-2821 for registration materials! www.countrymontessorischool.info
Chesterfield or St. Peters For more details, log on to
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Elite Flag Football Spring 2012
The goal of this program is to blend Elite Football Academy’s skill development expertise with a competitive flag football league. The program is open to all area youth and middle school players and teams. Teams are encouraged to sign-up together. Players without a team may sign up for one of our house teams. The house teams require a minimum of 10 players before a team is formed.
When: Saturday Afternoons, March 24, 2012 - May 12, 2012 Where: CBC high School Stadium, 1850 De La Salle Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 PLAyer AgeS: All 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Players COSt: $130 Fee Includes League, Skills Clinic, Skills Training Session And Performance Game Shirt
REGiSTER: STLFLAGFOOTbALL.COM
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the one-on-one inclusion counselor. The counselor will spend the day helping the camper in any way they need – staying focused, interacting with peers, performing basic tasks, etc., and then they fill out weekly progress notes to help keep track of the progress of the camper.” To receive the JCC’s one-on-one inclusion services, campers must live in St. Louis County and be diagnosed with a developmental disability. Families also must complete an intake form to help the JCC provide the best possible inclusion counselor for the particular camper. “We have campers of all abilities ranging from extremely low-functioning to fairly high-functioning,” Hoffman said. “A highlight of camp is seeing the smiles on the campers’ faces and experiencing the connections that campers with disabilities make with the other campers and staff. There is no question that all lives are enriched by these interactions.” Becky Viola, owner of Becky Viola Children’s Theatre Workshop, also welcomes campers with disabilities – and has seen them thrive at her camps. “I always have a couple of students with Down syndrome in my casts, but especially, I’ve had several autistic students – and they keep coming back,” said Viola, who this summer will hold several drama camps in West County. “I’ve had students with broken legs, arms, and have been asked to accommodate a student in a wheelchair, which I will.” According to Katie Schutz, Viola’s assistant, the students with special needs have “absolutely shined on stage.” Chesterfield-based Stages Performing Arts Academy opens its programs on an inclusive basis and also offers Access the Arts day camps, which are created specifically for young people with physical, cognitive or developmental delays. Two Access the Arts day camps are planned for this summer. A two-week camp for 6- to 10-year-olds will feature songs, choreography, props and costumes, plus the chance to build gross motor and language development skills. A three-week musical theater camp for kids 11 and older is designed to build motor, language and socialization skills. Excel Performing Arts, a dance studio in O’Fallon, Mo., has worked also with children with a variety of special needs, including those in wheelchairs and children with autism spectrum disorders, and is hoping to expand the program. The studio’s instructors are experienced in matching a child’s unique abilities to a fun, yet challenging, dance program. There are special needs dance classes designed for some students, and in some instances, children with special needs dance in regu-
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• 7 Game Season • Flags And Jerseys Provided • EFA Performance Game Shirt • Skills Clinic With EFA’s Expert Coaching Staff Saturday March 24, 2012 (A $40 Value) • One Small Group Training Session At Any Of EFA’s 4 Locations (A $40 Value)* • Majority Of The Games Played On Turf Fields
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for new camper families to watch together; the CD is for parents to listen to in the car after dropping kids off at camp.
Self-Reliance
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Your child’s future deserves a competitive edge. Combine the love of animals with an activity enriched with discipline, responsibility and personal growth. Hunt-seat riding develops physical coordination, mental agility and a strong selfesteem. At Pegasus Equestrian Center we provide boarding, lesson training and summer camp to ensure your child’s achievement in a safe & structured environment. You will also appreciate and enjoy the convenience of our west county location across from Queeny Park.
Enroll in Summer Camp now!
For registration form please visit us at www.pegasus-stables.com For questions, please ask for Katie Hoffmeister Or email her at info@pegasus-stables.com
Pegasus Equestrian Center 5 2 7 W e i d m a n R o a d i n To w n & C o u n t r y 636-527-5099
SummerLink
Your summer connection for elementary students
theZone
Taking it to the next level for middle school students
Summer 2012: June –August 3 Registration opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, February 27 Sign up early for SummerLink and the Zone! From field trips to hands on activities to electrifying presentations and more, SummerLink and the Zone encourage students to use their imagination, learn, laugh and build friendships. Both camps run 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday with before (6:30–9 a.m.) and after care (3–6 p.m.) at no additional cost. 5 days $180 | 4 days $159 | 3 days $132 | 2 days $99 | 1 day $60 Prices include all field trips and two snacks. Rates apply to all Rockwood residents and non-residents.
Visit us at www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/adventureclub or call 636-891-6675 for more information
“The Summer Camp Survival Guide” is geared for campers ages 7 and older.
By SUE HORNOF Go camp shopping The Newsmagazine Network 2012 Summer Camp Directory, now online at newsmagazinenetwork.com (click on “Summer Camps & Opportunities”), is a simple way to explore a great variety of summer programs in West County and beyond. There are descriptions of numerous specialty camps, day camps and resident camps, plus links to camp websites. ••• The American Camp Association (ACA) earlier this month launched “Find a Camp,” a searchable database of more than 2,400 ACA-accredited camps. Families can search for camps by camp name, location, activities offered, targeted focus, cultural focus, special needs, affiliation with a specific organization or religion, cost and many other variables. To search the database, visit acacamps.org.
Advice from pediatricians To help young campers stay safe and healthy, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has created “Creating Healthy Camp Experiences,” a revised policy statement published last spring. According to the AAP: “The camp experience has been proven to have a lasting effect on psychosocial development, including significant effects on self-esteem, peer relationships, independence, leadership, values and willingness to try new things. Camps also offer an opportunity to overcome a lack of connection with the natural environment, which has been associated with depression, attention disorders, and obesity.” In addition to preparing children medically for camp, the AAP states that because some inexperienced campers experience distress associated with separation from home and family, parents can use the following interventions, which have been found to significantly reduce the severity of homesickness: • Involve the child in the process of choosing and preparing for camp. • Discuss homesickness openly. Be positive about the upcoming camp experience and avoid expressing personal doubts or concerns. • Arrange practice time away from home with friends or relatives before camp. • Frame the time to be spent at camp in comparison with previous enjoyable experiences of similar duration.
Let the good times roll These products will help set the stage for good times at summer camp. • “The Summer Camp Survival Guide: Cool Games, Camp Classics, and How to Capture the Flag,” by Chris Pallatto and Ron DeFazio, is written for kids ages 7 and older. The book is geared for those going to day camp, overnight camp, sports camp, dance camp, or most any kind of camp. It contains ideas for icebreakers, games, songs, crafts, and stories around the campfire. There are tips for using a compass, winning camp contests and avoiding homesickness, plus charts, tear-outs and postcards. • “The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success,” A DVD/CD set by Christopher Thurber, is designed to help campers minimize homesickness and maximize camp’s benefits. The content is based on “The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp a decade of research about how kids and Success” gives tips for avoiding homesickness parents cope with being apart. The DVD is and getting the most out of camp.
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ALL STAR KIDS CAMP 2012 We make fitness fun! Move, create, explore, expand.
June 4 - August 8 Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm Kids Ages 5 - 12 Lunch & Snack Included! Before/Aftercare available
TODAY’S CAMP FUN! •Tennis lessons •Go swimming •Play kickball •Yoga & Hip Hop
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• Week-long full and half-day camps for kids grades Pre-K - high school. • Before and after care available! Download the full camp catalog at slsc.org or call 314.289.4439
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The inaugural West County Talent Bash drew more than 70 performers and hundreds of spectators to the Central Park Amphitheater in Chesterfield. Audition tapes now are being accepted for the 2012 Talent Bash, which will be held on Saturday, May. 26.
West County Talent Bash issues call for contestants By SUE HORNOF Talented performers take note: It’s time to get your act together for the second annual West County Talent Bash. Presented by West Newsmagazine and produced by St. Louis Bash Productions, the 2012 West County Talent Bash will be held on Saturday, May 26 at the Central Park Amphitheater in Chesterfield. Auditions are open to individuals of all ages and can demonstrate most any type of talent: Musicians, dancers, jugglers, comedians, marching bands, church choirs, variety acts and more are welcome to join in the competition. Winners will take home trophies, prizes and braggin’ rights. Potential Talent Bash contestants must submit an audition video and accompanying text document no later than 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. Eligible audition videos must be at least 3 minutes in length and must not exceed 5 minutes. Materials can be submitted in one of two ways: • Upload text documents and video files with the extension of .mp4 through the link provided at stlbashproductions.com, or • Send the completed audition form, found at stlbashproductions.com, and an audition DVD or VHS video to: West Newsmagazine, West County Talent Bash, 754 Spirit 40 Park Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005. West County Talent Bash contestants will be required to attend a rehearsal on a date that has yet to be determined and must present themselves on May 26 an hour prior to their scheduled performance time. The complete rules and regulations can be found at stlbashproductions.com/Rules. html. The West County Talent Bash was
founded by Frank Schmer, organizer of the popular St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash, now held every fall at the Wildwood Town Center. This year, Schmer is adding a taste of that event to the West County Talent Bash by holding a “World Championship Pork Steak Competition” in conjunction with the Talent Bash. “What I’d like to do is give the Talent Bash even more of a local flavor while keeping it family-oriented,” Schmer said, noting that pork steaks are a “St. Louis thing” and something that family members can cook together. There will be three categories in the barbecue competition: pork steak, any grilled meat paired with a craft beer, and any grilled meat paired with a local wine. Barbecue for purchase and craft beer samplings also will be available at this year’s Talent Bash. The inaugural West County Talent Bash was held last Memorial Day weekend at the then brand new Central Park Amphitheater. Despite intermittent rain and generally overcast weather, hundreds of spectators came out to watch as nearly 70 performers took the stage to showcase their various talents. Audience members, KTRS Radio personalities and other local celebrities judged the acts, voting a band comprised of local high school students – Ska Force One – as Grand Champion. Other winners included singers, musicians and dance troupes, with contestants of all ages taking home awards. For more information on auditioning for this year’s West County Talent Bash, visit stlbashproductions.com or email questions to info@stlbashproductions.com.
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Submit your audition tape. All ages are welcome. Auditions will be screened and selected to perform at the event. We are looking for talent in any genre or category i.e. dance troupe, church choir, solo singer, juggler, comedian, solo musician, variety acts etc. New for 2012: The World Championship Pork Steak Competition held in combination with the Talent Bash BBQ will be available to purchase to the general public as well as craft beer samplings.
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The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend!
21st Annual Business EXPO and Showcase
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1090 Schnucks Woods Mill Plaza Town & Country, MO 63017
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In cooperation with our host
Thursday, March 8, 2012 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center 16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 ◆ Fabulous giveaways and prizes! ◆ Direct sales leads! ◆ Over 75 exhibitors! ◆ Open to the public with free admission!
Please invite your co-workers, clients and bring plenty of business cards. For Inquiries or More Information, Please Call (636) 532-3399 www.chesterfieldmochamber.com
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Catch a Lenten fish fry Feb. 22 is Ash Wednesday and marks the start of the Lenten season. Following are some of the fish fries that can be caught in West County during Lent, with menus and prices included as available: Ballwin VFW Hall 115 Mimosa Lane, Ballwin 527-9555 5 p.m. every Friday through April 22 Full fish dinner with two sides: $8.50 (walleye dinner is $10); cod sandwiches and catfish sandwiches: $6.50; desserts priced separately. ••• Bethel United Methodist Church 17500 Manchester Road, Wildwood 458-2255 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 ••• Holy Infant Parish 248 New Ballwin Road, Ballwin 227-7440 4:30-8 p.m. every Friday from Feb. 24April 6 Grouper, salmon, cod, shrimp meals, sandwiches, a la carte items, sides and desserts, including Fritz’s frozen custard; separate children’s menu includes cheese pizza. Credit and debit cards accepted. ••• Incarnate Word Parish 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield (314) 576-5366 4-7 p.m. every Friday through March 30 Fried Icelandic cod, fried premium butterfly shrimp, spaghetti, French fries, slaw, green beans, desserts and beverages. Full dinner: $8; fish sandwich: $6; limited dinner: $4; sides: $1. •••
Most Sacred Heart Parish 350 E. 4th Street, Eureka 938-5048 4-7 p.m. every Friday through April 6 Fried fish, homemade slaw, green beans, pasta, bread, drink and desserts. Regular plate: $8; large plate: $10. ••• St. Alban Roe Parish 2005 Shepherd Road, Wildwood 458-2977 4-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb.22, in Alban Hall (church basement) Fried or baked cod filet, grilled cheese sandwiches, French fries, green beans, slaw, bread, beverages and dessert. Onepiece fish dinner or grilled cheese sandwich dinner: $5; two-piece fish dinner: $10. ••• St. Clare of Assisi Parish 15642 Clayton Road, Ellisville 394-7307 4-7 p.m. every Friday through March 30 ••• St. Joseph Parish 567 St. Joseph Lane, Manchester 227-5247 4:15-7:15 p.m. every Friday through March 30
Art Feast Chesterfield Arts’ 13th Annual Art Feast took place at the Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield on Saturday, Feb. 4. More than 450 guests were on hand for the annual dinner auction, which raised approximately $178,000 in support of Chesterfield Arts’ programs, education and outreach. Major support was provided by Mercy at the Platinum level and AEP, River Operations, BSI Constructors, Inc. and Joseph C. Sansone Company at the Gold level. Entertainment was provided by The Ladue High School Strolling Strings, Lindy Hop St. Louis and Miss Jubilee & The Humdingers.
Chesterfield Art Feast guests sporting creative couture included Chris and Robin Chadwick (left) and Stacey and Stuart Morse. Chris showed off a love of music in his piano-striped tie, while Robin donned a skirt made of rubberbands. Chesterfield Arts’ executive director Stacey Morse’s handpainted dress celebrated Art Feast’s branding, while Stuart offered a creative take on Ironman in a metal “iron artist” vest accented by flashing lights.
THE ANGEL DORMITORY: REACHING HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD
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hrough an amazing series of events over the past several years, St. John Church has formed a new mission partnership with those in Cambodia. Back in the Fall of 2010, Pastor Dion Garrett made an exploratory trip to Cambodia. Following his eye-opening experience, a diverse community of people formed the first mission team to Cambodia. They traveled to Cambodia in May 2011. Since that time, additional funds have been raised and project managers are now living in Cambodia to assist in this mission partnership. St. John Church has set bold goals to purchase land and build “Angel Dormitory.” This facility will include a school and dormitory for approximately fifty Cambodian children who have been orphaned or otherwise have limited access to education. Also included in the project are a guest house and offices to make this a crossfunctional home base for student residents, staff and mission workers alike. Now, more and more are getting engaged in this work. Recently, Pastor Ryan Peterson and Karen Slimack, Missions Coordinator at St. John, led twelve others on another mission trip to Cambodia. During this most recent trip, which returned in early February, the St. John team had the chance to teach English, lead Vacation Bible Schools, and interact with over 700 kids. In addition, they participated in light construction projects and performed health checks. The team spent one day at Grace International School outside of Phnom Penh. Children who had never received the most basic medical care were given physical exams. St. John is known as a community-inviting and engaging church in West County. And, even in Cambodia, half a world away, this attitude continued to show up as the local community was invited to bring their children even if they did not attend Grace International School. Tamara Ehlert, a doctor who was part of the mission team said, “I’m not a pediatrician or a family doctor. I know little about medical problems in Southeast Asia and I hadn’t looked in a child’s ears since 1986. The anxiety of not
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Dr. Tamara Ehlert examining a student during a recent St. John Church mission trip to Cambodia.
making a mistake and having to ‘know’ things that are not within my medical providence kept me awake. I saw problems that I could not treat. I spoke with parents through an interpreter and wondered do they understand what I’m telling them? I wondered what had actually been accomplished. I worried about the children with chronic ear infections, the boy with the tumor on his eye, the little girl with very large tonsils and frequent sore throats. I felt the frustration that every doctor who travels to a third world country must feel. Each of these is a treatable problem, but not here, not today, not by me. But then, the magic that is a mission team surrounded me. The other 13 amazing men and women with me in Cambodia put God back into the equation and with their help I was able to see that God didn’t bring us here to solve Cambodia’s problems. But here are some of the things we did do: • We laid loving hands on more than 40 kids and showed them and their families that they were important enough to bring a visiting doctor to see them where they live.
• We gathered important health information that will guide us in making decisions about care for the children who will live in Angel Dormitory. •We informed parents about problems and helped them, when we could, with the next step in taking care of their children. • We reassured many others that for today, their child was healthy. • We handed out hygiene kits and showed children how to brush their teeth and wash their hands. • And, most important of all, in VBS, English class and by giving them their “check-ups” we taught them that “JESUS LOVES EVERYONE.” We couldn’t do everything today and we won’t be able to do it tomorrow. But we did something today and with God in it, is was enough.” If you would like to know more about getting involved in The Angel Dormitory project at St. John Church or to make a tax deductible gift towards the purchase of the land and the construction of the building of The Angel Dormitory, visit www.stjstl.net/angel-dormitory.
15800 Manchester Rd. Ellisville MO 63011 For more events please see our website, www.stjstl.net, or call 636.394.4100 for more information.
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Income gap–fact or fiction? It has served as a piñata during the current political primary season, with candidates taking verbal whacks at it from the left and right, often trading jabs with each other in the process. Call it the income gap, the wealth gap or the inequality between the “haves” and “have nots,” the issue has emerged in a rush, pushed to the fore not only by candidates looking to score points with voters but also by the Occupy Wall Street movement that started in New York but quickly spread to other cities, including St. Louis.
So what’s going on? What’s real and what’s political hokum? Is there an income gap and is it widening? Is the middle class in America disappearing? Is the nation teetering on the brink of economic class warfare? The questions are more numerous than clear answers. Business and industry leaders and economists themselves disagree on various aspects of the issue. Warren Buffet, one of the nation’s wealthiest persons, may think he should be paying more taxes, but such a thought is anathema to Tea Party activists and others who equate higher taxes with bigger government. As for the middle class disappearing, Dr. Howard Wall, director of the Institute for the Study of Economics and the Environment at Lindenwood University, doesn’t think it is.“There’s no real definition for the middle class,” Wall observed. “But if we define that term as meaning that people have enough income to afford a reasonable standard of living, I would say the middle class has expanded quite a bit. “Overall, I think that a lot of what’s talked about these days (concerning the disappearing middle class) is the result of anxiety. The recession has been dragging on and lots of people have lost years out of their earning life. It’s no surprise that people are anxious about the future. “Even
if a person has a good job and a good income, there’s more anxiety now about whether that job and income will last,” Wall stated. However, one indicator that the middle class is being pressured comes in a study by two researchers from Stanford University. They report that the share of population in large and moderate-sized metropolitan areas living in the poorest and most affluent neighborhoods has more than doubled since 1970 while the share of families in middleincome neighborhoods dropped from 65 to 44 percent. Dr. Anne Winkler, professor of economics and public policy at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, agreed the middle class is not clearly or uniformly defined. What is clear, though, is that there is a widening income gap.“If you look at the share of income for the top categories, the top-most tiers definitely have been doing better,” she said. Data from a number of sources support Winkler’s view. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that after-tax income for the top 1 percent of households grew 275 percent between 1979 and 2007. For the top 0.1 percent of all households, income growth was 390 percent, while the bottom 20 percent of households saw only an 18 percent gain. An international team of economists has compiled a database tracking the share of total income earned by the topmost levels of people in selected countries around the world. Those figures show that the top 1 percent of those with jobs in the United States had a 17.67 percent share of all income in 2008, compared with a 12.98 percent share in 1990. However, reflecting the impact of the recession, the 2008 share was down from 18.29 percent in 2007, with both years lower than the peak 19.6 percent income share of the top 1 percent in 1928. From the late 1920s, the income share of that top 1 percent fell rather steadily until reaching a low of 7.74 percent in 1973. While interrupted on several occasions, the top 1 percent’s share of income generally has been on the rise since then. “The Occupy (Wall Street) movement
reflected what many Americans have been feeling as far as government policies and corporate behavior are concerned,” noted Dr. Felix Kwan, professor of economics and finance at Maryville University. “The movement wasn’t necessarily inevitable, but it shouldn’t have been all that much of a surprise either.”
Wealth vs. income Discussions about economic well-being, or lack thereof, often refer to wealth as well as income, but the terms are not interchangeable. Income refers to a flow of money over time. In most households, it’s what is reported on individual tax returns, excluding all government transfers such as Social Security and unemployment benefits or cash assistance. Wealth refers to the net worth (assets such as stocks, bonds, savings, home equity, etc., minus liabilities) of a household at a given time. Trends in wealth distribution show an even more pronounced disparity. A study from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a non-partisan, non-profit think tank that focuses on “the economic status of working America,” states: The increase in wealth for the top 1 percent of U.S. households from 1983-2009 was 48 percent. During the same period, the change in wealth for the median household was a negative 14 percent. (Households at the midlevel derive much of their wealth from homeownership and were hit much harder in the recent financial crisis due to plummeting housing values.) The wealth owned by the richest 1 percent of U.S. households was 225 times greater than that of the median household in 2009. In 1983, it was 131 times greater. EPI may be considered liberal by some. The fact that its board of directors includes a number of labor union officials could be seen as evidence of that leaning. But its findings are based on publicly available data. At the
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same time, other sources either present similar conclusions or offer other information that supports EPI’s basic premise of a growing disparity in wealth distribution. According to a recent story in Forbes magazine, the richest 1 percent of the U.S. population in 2007 owned 34.6 percent of the country’s total wealth and the next 19 percent owned 50.5 percent. With the top 20 percent of Americans owning 85 percent of the country’s wealth, the remaining 80 percent had just 15 percent. Figures gathered in the wake of the recession that began late in 2007 show the share of total wealth owned by the top 1 percent actually grew to 37.1 percent during that period. In a survey released early this year, the Pew Research Center found that twothirds of the public believes there are “very strong” or “strong” conflicts between the rich and the poor, an increase of 19 percentage points since 2009. As a result, conflicts between rich and poor now rank ahead of three other potential sources of group tension – between immigrants and the native born, between blacks and whites, and between young and old, the Pew study reports.
What does all this mean to West County residents? One indicator is a report issued by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Using data from the 2000 census, MERIC examined the degree of income inequality across the state. In its report, the agency identified both poverty and wealth centers throughout the state, noting that the latter in the St. Louis metropolitan area were centered in western St. Louis County. The implications of income inequality are significant, not just in West County but
across the nation, according to Dr. Daniel Little, chancellor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a respected observer of sociological trends. In a posting on his Understanding Society blog (understandingsociety.blogspot. com) titled “Wealth Inequality,” Little observed that “people who own little or nothing have little to fall back on when they lose a job, have a serious illness or move into retirement.” In contrast, people with more wealth “are able to exercise a disproportionate amount of political influence, are able to ensure that their children are well educated and well prepared for careers and have substantial buffers when times are hard.” Similarly, people with wealth are better able to gather information needed to increase their wealth, have networks of other wealth holders to improve their access to wealth acquisition opportunities and have advantages in gaining advanced training that boosts the likelihood of assuming higher-paying positions. In short, “wealth begets wealth,” Little’s blog stated. Maryville’s Kwan added a like observation, noting that people tend to marry within their economic class. A person with more wealth generally marries someone in similar circumstances, thereby increasing the odds that their children will have the advantages that more wealth creates. As a result, wealth has an impact on succeeding generations. The same is true for those who lack wealth, he says. UMSL’s Winkler zeroed in on another target. “I think the most important aspect in all this is an educational divide,” she said. “Education is a primary determinant affecting income and wealth and there’s good evidence that the education gap in our nation today is growing.”
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Amy Chua, “Tiger Mother,” takes questions from the audience at Parkway West High during a live KMOX Radio interview with Charlie Brennan (right). Dr. Stuart Slavin (left) also joined the Q&A session about parenting.
‘Tiger Mother’ discusses parenting book at Parkway West By CAROL ENRIGHT Amy Chua, author of the controversial bestseller “The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” recently paid a visit to Parkway West High School, where she spoke about her book, raising her two daughters and her own childhood. She was the featured guest at the Fontbonne University/Charlie Brennan book club held on Feb. 9. Chua, who is a professor at Yale Law School, spoke about giving kids choices (Chau believes Americans give their kids too many; Asians give their kids too few), praise (“We do our kids a disservice when we praise them when they know they haven’t really put in their best effort.”), and “the list that made me notorious.” That list, which is on the first page of her book, says that she never let her daughters attend a sleepover, have a play date or get any grade lower than an A. “The one thing that Asian parents do really well is they’re really good at instilling a sense of focus and self-discipline and work ethic in kids when they’re very young,” Chua said. “What we do great in the West is creativity and leadership.” Still, Chua was unapologetic regarding her view that American parents expect too little from their children. The big difference, she said, is that Chinese parents “assume strength rather than weakness in their children.” “The result is that they can have what may seem like crazy high expectations,” Chua said. Chua shared a story from her childhood about the time she won second place in a history competition and her father said, “Never, never disgrace me like that again.” “The message I got was, ‘I believe in you,
Amy, and I know that you can do better,’” Chua said. Chua said American parents have “a real focus and obsession with this concept of talent.” She believes the search for “your child’s inner gift” often leads to the child giving up a number of pursuits. For the Chinese, in contrast, “everything is hard work,” she said. That philosophy supports parents choosing their kids’ extracurricular activities and forcing them to stick with those activities until they excel. Chua, who has been criticized for forcing her daughters to practice hours and hours on the piano and violin, thinks people would be more understanding if she were pushing her kids in sports. She said a father who spent hours at batting practice with his son would be viewed as a “cool dad” in America, whereas a mother who “drilled math for two hours – that’s abusive.” Chua said her book is a personal memoir written “in a total moment of crisis when my younger daughter, Lulu, rebelled.” Lulu, now 16, was well on her way to becoming a violin prodigy when she had a meltdown and told her mother, “You make me feel bad about myself. You’re a selfish mom. Everything you say you do for me is actually for yourself,” Chua said. Chua said that fight was the turning point when she realized, “I don’t care about anything except having my daughter.” In the end, Lulu gave up the violin and took up tennis, and Chua mellowed. “She’s had four sleepovers in the last two months,” Chua said. Chua said she now is slow to judge other parenting styles. “There are a lot of different ways to be a good mom,” she said.
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A guide to local people and companies committed to your health. Robert W. Boyle, DMD
Clarkson Dental Group 1748 Clarkson Road at Baxter • Dierbergs Market Place 636-537-0065 www.clarksondentalgroup.com
Dr. Robert Boyle has been voted a “Top Doc in St. Louis” by other St. Louis dentists, was featured in Newsweek Magazine as a “Leader in Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry” (Dec., 2011) and was voted the “Best Dentist in West County” by his patients. Dr. Boyle and his staff cater to patients who expect the highest quality care delivered with a more personalized level of attention. For you, this means more time with Dr. Boyle to discuss your issues, concerns, and goals. For you, this means that Dr. Boyle provides the most comfortable dental care tailored to your specific needs. The results look great, feel great and last a long time. Dr. Boyle is not a high volume dentist. He believes his responsibility is to his patients and their health. Many years ago, there was a patient who came to Dr. Boyle only for his check-ups and cleanings and, if any treatment was needed, the patient would go to a “cheaper” dentist to save money. Twelve years ago, the same patient began having Dr. Boyle do all his dental work. Recently, Dr. Boyle asked why the patient no longer went to the “cheaper” dentist? Our patient said; “When you do the work, Dr. Boyle, it never hurts, my teeth look great and your dental work lasts a whole lot longer than the work done by the other dentist”. Our patient said he realized; “Ultimately, it is less expensive to do it right. You get what you pay for.” If this sounds like the approach to dental care you are looking for, Dr. Boyle and his caring, professional staff at Clarkson Dental Group would love to be of service.
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Dr. Carol Bergmann, Au.D.
Hearing HealtH Care Center Ellisville • Richmond Heights • St. Charles • 636.391.9622 • www.hearinghealthcare.org Hearing Health Care Center utilizes the latest technology to provide the best in hearing care. Family-owned-andoperated by Carol Bergmann, an audiologist, the Center provides comprehensive audiological testing for individuals ages 3 and older. Hearing aid screenings, evaluations, fittings and post-fitting counseling also are provided. Because Hearing Health Care Center has relationships with multiple hearing aid manufacturers, a wide array of devices are available in various sizes and circuit options, and each patient is offered the optimal hearing aid for his/her needs. The newest is the Lyric – a completely invisible, extended-wear device that can be worn while showering, sleeping and exercising. The Center is stocked with information and supplies for hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. Each patient receives personalized treatment from an on-staff audiologist. Dr. Alison Benner and Dr. Colleen Edwards have doctorates in audiology, and Dr. Benner is a board certified audiologist. “We care how you hear, and we will work with you until you are satisfied,” Bergmann said.
Dr. Elizabeth Laffey, MD
Thinnergy Medical WeighT loss 13100 Manchester Road, Suite 210 • Des Peres • 314.543.4044 • www.thinnergyMD.com After years of watching patients struggle with their weight, Dr. Elizabeth Laffey decided she had to find a way to help them lose the pounds for good and improve their health. “So many of my overweight patients couldn’t live full lives because they were suffering from preventable illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes and heart disease, and I genuinely wanted to help them,” she said. “Regular diets weren’t working.” After painstaking research, Dr. Laffey found the answer. Thinnergy Medical Weight Loss offers her program of compassionate coaching and the latest weight loss science. Dr. Laffey personally works with each patient to discover issues that might be blocking their weight loss such as thyroid ailments or diabetes. She then prescribes a combination of meal replacements, all-natural metabolism boosters, appetite suppressants and other drug therapies that burn calories and excess pounds. “I have patients who are losing 20, 50 or more pounds safely,” Dr. Laffey says. “They’re getting their lives back and loving how they look. It’s so gratifying.”
Dr. Emily Elster
Radiance dental 1642 Clarkson Road • Chesterfield • (636) 728-1540 • www.radiance-dental.com At Radiance Dental, patients are proud to leave with a smile. Providing general dental and cosmetic services for the entire family and individualized care for each patient, Radiance Dental focuses on patient comfort and preventative care as its main priorities. The office is at a convenient location and designed to provide a calm, soothing atmosphere with state-of-the-art equipment and digital X-rays. Dr. Emily Elster earned her dental degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and is an active member of respected dental associations, including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. “I find it rewarding to not only help people improve their oral and overall health but also to improve their confidence through helping them achieve the smile they’ve always wanted,” Elster said. She and the rest of Radiance Dental’s team of dental professionals have undergone a series of continuing education courses to keep updated on the latest dental techniques and industry standards. Radiance Dental accepts most insurance plans and is proud and excited to be a part of the Chesterfield community.
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Ronald Schoolman, DDS & Rodney Lofton, DDS
Cherry hills Dental Group 16976 Manchester Road • Wildwood • 636.458.9090 Ron Schoolman, DDS and Rodney Lofton, DDS with their caring, experienced team have the philosophy to provide conservative, holistic family dental care to embrace the general well-being of their patients. The staff at Cherry Hills Dental Group is educated to be “biologic” or “holistic” in their treatment approach. They know to use only dental materials that are compatible with the person. Also, they are keenly aware of how to find hidden infections that can constantly drain the immune system. Cherry Hills strives to educate their patients about their oral health concerns and its’ impact on the body. They also make it a practice to work together with other local health care professionals when needed. A healthy mouth supports a healthy body and vise versa. Call today for your consultation: 636-458-9090. Visit our website: cherryhillsdental.com. Insurance accepted.
Norman Bein, MD
Vein SpecialtieS 11456 Olive Boulevard • Creve Coeur 1987 Hwy. A, Suite 200 • Washington 314.993.8233 www.veinspecialtiesllc.com Norman Bein, M.D., learned early on in medical school that he wanted to be a surgeon. His uncle and great uncle both were physicians and influential in his life, giving him the inspiration to open his practice, Vein Specialties, to help restore people to a full life with plenty of energy. Vein Specialties offers the most advanced and safest procedures available in the St. Louis area for removal of spider and varicose veins on the legs, face, chest and hands. State-of-the-art, in-office treatment includes the latest laser therapies and minimally invasive surgical procedures, all under local anesthetic. Vein Specialties also offers cosmetic skin enhancement procedures, such as Pearl resurfacing, IPL, microderm abrasion, laser genesis and tattoo removal. In practice for more than 35 years, Dr. Bein is certified by the American Board of Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgery, a member of the American Venous Forum and American College of Phlebology and a registered vascular technologist. He works closely with the American Venous Forum and holds annual, free screenings for awareness of risk factors for deep vein thrombosis. Through his own ultrasound examinations, he offers the fastest diagnosis and interpretation available. Each treatment is tailored to individual symptoms, and results are exceptional and long lasting. “We offer personalized treatment plans for all aspects of varicose and spider vein treatments, treatment of associated facial veins, redness and photo aging,” Bein said. In most cases, vein procedures are considered medically necessary and are covered by insurance, and Vein Specialties’ staff is highly trained in all aspects of treatments. The patient’s comfort, safety and convenience are the utmost concern at Vein Specialties, with most patients returning to work in a day or two. “I spend a lot of time with my patients educating them in their disease process and treatment, so they can make informed decisions,” Dr. Bein said.
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Kit Whittington, R.N., B.S.N., Founder
SeniorS Home Care West County 636.225.2600 • Mid County 314.962.2666 • Clayton/Ladue 314.863.2667 Seniors Home Care is proud to be celebrating its 25th year servicing St. Louis. In 1987, Kit Whittington started SHC to provide a family support system for older adults. SHC employs an around-the-clock nursing staff to assist clients and families with achieving their unique goals and needs. All nurses and caregivers are carefully screened, bonded and insured employees (not contractors). All employees undergo drug testing, a thorough background search and complete a training program which includes basic nursing skills, as well as physical therapy applications. SHC offers flexibility of care ranging from a 30 minute QuickVisitTM to 24/7 care. It’s important to know what lies behind a company logo, especially when the lives of our loved ones depend on it. SHC has received an A+ rating, as well as the Torch Award, from the Better Business Bureau and is currently celebrating its 25th year in business serving the St. Louis area. “My desire for a higher quality of life for my grandmother drove me to find a better way to care for her. The motivation behind SHC is my own personal experience and I’ve built the company on a solid foundation of 25 years of consistent, compassionate caring for all clients”. Kit Whittington R.N. BSN
Mary T. Grimm, M.D., Angela M. Taylor, WHNP 226 S. Woods Mill Rd., Suite 60 West • Chesterfield • 314.878.7333 1049 Wolfrum, Weldon Springs, MO 63304
Dr. Mary Grimm chose her profession because she enjoys caring for women throughout their various life experiences. “I like to guide young women through difficult teenage years, working with young couples throughout pregnancy and with menopausal women during the transitions they encounter,” said Dr. Grimm, a board certified OB/GYN who has three daughters of her own. Offering gynecologic, obstetric and infertility services, Dr. Grimm strives to develop a relationship with each patient. She is available to talk to her patients on the phone if needed and delivers their babies, even when not on call. She works closely with Angela Taylor, a nurse practitioner, to provide whole body care. “We offer a skin care line and cosmetic services like Botox and Juvederm to help women feel good about themselves on the outside as well as the inside,” Dr. Grimm said. “I believe in the health and wellness of the whole body through diet, exercise and medical information as necessary.”
Amy Miller, M.D.
St. LouiS Skin SoLutionS 13100 Manchester Road, Suite 250 • Des Peres • 314.543.4015 • www.stlouisskin.com St. Louis Skin Solutions has been in business since 2004, helping people obtain healthy, beautiful skin. A wide variety of treatments are available for both men and women, with services including Botox/ Dysport, dermal fillers, facial peels, tattoo removal, laser hair removal, facials, chemical peels, laser peels, along with treatments for Rosacea, Melasma, sun damage, acne, leg veins, fine lines and wrinkles. Dr. Miller is proud to offer the “Miller Makeover”, a non-surgical approach to lifting & tightening the facial skin. By using a combination of facial fillers, Botox and laser resurfacing Dr. Miller and her staff can help turn back the hands of time. Plus, results can be achieved with minimal discomfort & downtime. St. Louis Skin Solutions provides only the highest quality products to help patients maintain healthy skin, including SkinMedica, Clarisonic, Obagi, Latisse, Image and Jane Iredale. The nationally trained staff at St. Louis Skin Solutions are readily available to help patients find the perfect skin care that meets their specific needs. St. Louis Skin Solutions also hosts special events to educate the community and provide solutions for healthy, beautiful skin. Join us for our Skin Cancer Screening Event on Saturday May 5th. Call for details.
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Robert A. Schrameyer, D.D.S., Kimberly D. Simonds, D.D.S.
Ballwin Dental Care the Father -Daughter Dental team
14738 Manchester Road, Suite B • Ballwin 636.238.3659 www.ballwindentalcare.com With over 50 years of combined experience, the father-daughter dental team at Ballwin Dental Care treats every patient the same way they would treat their family and friends. Drs. Robert Schrameyer and Kimberly Simonds, both residents of West County, provide extraordinary dental care and specialized attention that makes going to the dentist more comfortable and less time-consuming. “We are a general dental practice serving patients of all ages, “ said Dr. Simonds, whose love for dentistry and patient care started at age16 when she worked for her father as a dental assistant. “We offer a wide variety of services including cleanings, white fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, Lumineers, teeth whitening, Invisalign and more.” Providing a warm and friendly atmosphere and making patients feel comfortable is a priority at Ballwin Dental Care. On most days, two hygienists work simultaneously, making it easier for larger families to have fewer and shorter visits. Evening appointments are also available. “We give special attention to all of our patients,” Dr. Simonds said, adding that they offer over-the-patient TV screens with DVD players, headphones, nitrous oxide, and a warm, friendly, well-trained team. The Magic Wand, a computerized anesthetic system, makes the old-fashioned, painful shot a thing of the past. For Dr. Schrameyer, pioneering Ballwin Dental Care more than 35 years ago was an opportunity to help people change their lives and their smiles through preventive dentistry. “Today, we are also able to show people the connection between healthy gums and teeth and their general health,” he said. “We show patients how to save their teeth for a lifetime and have healthier lives.” If you need a dentist, call Ballwin Dental Care.
Damon Hays, D.P.M.
Hays Foot & ankle Center 2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd • St. Louis • 636.825.3360 • www.haysfootandankle.com Hays Foot & Ankle Center is the medical practice of Dr. Damon Hays. Dr. Hays is a board qualified podiatrist in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. “We are a podiatric medical practice serving patients from children through the elderly,” said Dr. Hays, a native of St. Louis. “We provide comprehensive foot care to our patients. This includes everything from diabetic footcare to the crafting of custom orthotics to surgery, if necessary.” As a premier provider of podiatric services in the St. Louis area, Hays Foot & Ankle Center is a patient-center practice that is deeply committed to delivering a level of care that surpasses patient expectations. Hays Foot & Ankle Center is proud to announce the opening of our second location in Des Peres at 2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd., St. Louis 63112, 636.825.3360.
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Eileen & John Hedrick
Martha’s hands hoMe health 12813 Flushing Meadows Dr., Suite 250 • Town & Country • 314.965.4350 Martha’s Hands Home Health is on a mission to serve with compassion. Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate private duty home health care. Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands over 30 years ago. While a nursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by the Sisters of Mercy emphasizing total wellness. Because she wanted to maintain those high standards, Eileen turned to her husband for expertise. With Eileen’s focus on high quality standards and John’s ability to set-up a company, Martha’s Hands started in 1997. Assistance that Martha’s Hands can provide include: bathing, grooming, dressing; meal preparation/clean-up, medication setup and reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, errand running, mental stimulation, companionship and spiritual support. Martha’s Hands remains active in their community and industry by maintaining memberships in the National Private Duty Association, Missouri Alliance for Home Care, Social Workers in Long Term Care, Professionals in Retirement Community Living and the St. Peters Chamber of Commerce. Eileen has been honored for her commitment to elder care by receiving numerous recognitions including the Health Care Hero award from the St. Louis Business Journal, Above and Beyond Caregiver Award from the Missouri Alliance for Home Care and the Woman of Distinction in Health Care by the St. Louis-area YWCA.
Joseph A. Muccini, M.D.
MidAMericA Skin HeAltH & VitAlity center 222 S.Woods Mill Rd. Suite 475N • Chesterfield • 314.878.0600 • www.midamericaskin.com MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center is a state-of-the-art medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology practice located on the campus of St. Luke’s Hospital, which strives to help patients understand and treat their medical skin conditions (skin health), as well as learn about lifestyle choices and cosmetic products/services that can help keep skin looking youthful (skin vitality). Owned and operated by Dr. Joseph A. Muccini, a board-certified dermatologist with more than 20 years of experience, the company offers traditional medical dermatology appointments as well as premier cosmetic services, products and procedures to help patients keep looking vital and youthful. Cosmetic offerings include physician-administered non-invasive skin-tightening Ultherapy; laser/IPL reduction of wrinkles, sun damage and spider veins; non-invasive iLipo and Zerona laser fat reduction; Botox, Xeomin, Juvéderm, Radiesse and Latisse; aestheticianadministered chemical peels, collagen infusions, microdermabrasion and dermaplaning; and Vivité, SkinCeuticals, Jan Marini and jane iredale products. Dr. Muccini received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University. He is a member of the AAD, ASDS, AMA, Missouri Dermatological Society and St. Louis Dermatological Society, where he has served as president.
Mojdeh Zahedi, MD
BJC MediCal Group-Barnes West priMary Care 1020 N. Mason Road, Suite 205 • Creve Coeur • 314.996.3430 www.bjcmedicalgroup.com Mojdeh Zahedi, M.D., a dedicated family care physician, chose her profession because of her desire to make a change in the world by helping and healing others. Her practice, BJC Medical Group-Barnes West Primary Care, is conveniently located just west of I-270 on the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Dr. Zahedi specializes in delivering comprehensive health care to patients of all ages – from pediatrics to geriatrics – and enjoys getting to know her patients in the context of their families. She offers a wide range of health care services including preventive screenings and well woman exams; diagnoses and treatment for acute illnesses; and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Thorough, compassionate and goal-oriented, she desires to establish long-term relationships with her patients. Dr. Zahedi is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Geriatrics Society, and the American Medical Association. Her practice is patient-centered, offering same day/next day appointment availability to ensure prompt medical care.
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North New Ballas oBstetrics & GyNecoloGy 522 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 201 • Creve Coeur • 314.994.1241 • www.shanonforseter.com Shanon Forseter, M.D., chose to be an OB/GYN because he wanted to be in a branch of medicine where he could form lifelong relationships with his patients. “I enjoy helping to navigate both the joys and challenges of the female body during all of life’s transitions,” Forseter said. His services include obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, fertility, natural childbirth and menopausal therapy, including bioidentical hormones. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed his residency at the University of Missouri. His private practice in Creve Coeur services five major hospitals and two surgery centers in St. Louis. “I focus my practice on the philosophy of my patients holding the key to their own bodies and knowing themselves the best,” Forseter said. “I may have the medical knowledge and skills, but the plans and desires of the patient are what I strive to attain.” Taking pride in getting to know each patient individually, Forseter does his best to make sure individuals and families have that special moment unfold as they envision it.
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49 National Way • Manchester • 636.391.6990 • www.rothenbergdds.com Robert Rothenberg, DDS, went into the dental profession because of his desire to help people and make them happier and healthier. Since 1973, Dr. Rothenberg has been serving West County. He received his dental degree from Washington University School of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. His family-friendly office offers a full range of dentistry services for patients of all ages, including Lumineers, Snap-On-Smile, laser-assisted periodontal therapy, cosmetic tooth-colored fillings, one appointment crowns, implants, extractions of wisdom teeth, root canals, and minor orthodontics. The office makes use of cutting-edge technology and pain-free laser procedures for all aspects of treatment; in fact, 95% of treatment does not require use of anesthesia! Emergencies are welcome and insurance is accepted. “Today it is possible for me to contour, brighten, shade, fill in, align, and even replace teeth with amazing new products and techniques,” says Dr. Rothenberg. For anyone who has concerns about dental health, Dr. Rothenberg and his staff do it all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Neil S. Snyder, DPM Meredith B. Stuart, DPM
Snyder-Stuart Podiatry 16087 Manchester Road • Ellisville 636.230.3883 www.feetonline.net www.everythingforyourfeet.com The year 2012 is a milestone for Snyder-Stuart Podiatry, the office of Dr. Neil S. Snyder and Dr. Meredith B. Stuart. “This is our 20th year in Ellisville,” said Dr. Snyder, who with his wife, Dr. Stuart, has provided professional, compassionate podiatry care for thousands of area patients. Over the years, Drs. Snyder and Stuart have firmly established themselves in the community and have earned their reputation as trusted physicians who genuinely care about their patients. “We like taking the extra time to listen to our patients and make them feel comfortable with us as physicians, giving us a more comprehensive history of their problems so that we can get the right diagnosis,” Dr. Stuart said. Both doctors are board certified through the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery and specialize in all aspects of ankle and foot treatment. Services range from treating ingrown toenails and providing diabetic foot checks to surgical removal and correction of bunions and hammertoes. Hundreds of their patients have undergone successful toenail fungus treatment with FDA-approved laser technology. “The reason we are different is because we believe that multiple laser treatments are necessary to get rid of the fungus,” Dr. Snyder said. “While most podiatrists will do just one treatment and charge a lot more for it, we provide multiple treatments, but we don’t charge for multiple treatments (minimal office visit charges do apply). And unlike other podiatrists, we will do individual toenails.” Also unique to the practice is an e-commerce website, everythingforyourfeet.com, featuring quality foot care products, including shoes, insoles, hygiene treatments and health and beauty products. Snyder-Stuart Podiatry will offer monthly retail promotions throughout 2012, and from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, they will hold an open house with food, beverages and giveaways to celebrate with the community their 20 years of business in the community.
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Chesterfield Valley GastroenteroloGy 100 Chesterfield Business Parkway, Suite 110 • Chesterfield 636.532.0990 www.chesterfieldvalleygi.com Dustin G. James, MD, has always enjoyed getting to know his patients as people. Board certified in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine, James has been in practice for 10 years and is intrigued by how things work. “The practice of gastroenterology, which is the study of the digestive system, is a perfect match for these interests, as you really have to spend time talking to someone to determine what is causing their problems,” James said. James completed his undergraduate training at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and his medical school, residency, and fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine He is also the author of the book, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digestive Health.” He said people should see a gastroenterologist for many reasons. One of the most common reasons is for a screening colonoscopy. “During this test, we look for polyps, which are growths of the colon that can become cancer, and remove them,” James said. “It really does save lives and is important for everyone 50 years of age and older.” Typically, patients also see a Gastroenterologist with concerns such as heartburn, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, liver problems, such as fatty liver, and hemorrhoids. “At Chesterfield Valley Gastroenterology, we truly take the time to get to know our patients and understand their needs,” James said. “We strive to give all of our patients as much time as they need to help them out.” Chesterfield Valley Gastroenterology is the only GI practice in Chesterfield Valley and also has an office in O’Fallon at Progress West Hospital. It also is one of the only offices in the area to offer painless, in-office treatment of internal hemorrhoids with a laser. For education on digestion and healthy eating, visit its website at chesterfieldvalleygi.com.
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Clayton. Participants will have the opportunity to dance; receive free health screenings for blood pressure, body mass index, bone density, and pulmonary function; have a fasting cholesterol and glucose screening ($20); enjoy music; and win prizes, including a trip for two to Mexico and a $100 Visa gift card. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Visit stlukes-stl.com. Help for cancer survivors St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield will hold a special cancer rehabilitation presentation for cancer survivors at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 12 at St. Luke’s Institute for Health Education. Julie Silver, M.D., an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a cancer survivor, will discuss the benefits of STAR (Survivorship Training and Rehab) certification, the St. Luke’s Cancer Rehabilitation Program, and how those programs help patients return to a fulfilling, high-functioning quality of life. Admission is free, but space is limited. To register, call (314) 205-6090 or visit stlukes-stl.com. Alzheimer’s support An Alzheimer’s support group meeting will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 at Park Provence, located at 605 Coeur De Ville Drive in Creve Coeur. The Alzheimer’s Association sanctions the group. To RSVP, call (314) 542-2500.
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TransformYour Life CPR, from page 15 Well trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), he turned Crespi over on his back again and started the CPR routine. “It just sort of kicked in automatically for me – two breaths, 30 compressions, two breaths, 30 compressions,” Whitbeck said. Oblivious to everything around him and concentrating on his task, Whitbeck lost track of time but figures he probably had been administering CPR for three to five minutes when he felt a tap on his shoulder. A paramedic crew from the Monarch Fire Protection District had arrived and relieved Whitbeck in caring for Crespi. In a later statement, Monarch Captain Chris Gelvin said, “The early, high quality CPR that was performed prior to our arrival proved pivotal to giving the patient the best chance of survival. It takes great courage to step up and help a co-worker in need as (Whitbeck) did. He deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond for a fellow man.” Several days after the incident, Whitbeck said he’s not looking for praise or accolades and concedes the experience hit him hard emotionally. “I was kind of in a daze the rest of that
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joined Forest Hills Country Club as membership sales manager. ••• The Endangered Wolf Center, located in Eureka, has named Virginia Busch as its new executive director. Busch previously was president of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.
Public Hearing City of Ellisville, Mo. Pursuant to Section 89.050, RSMo. and Title IV, Land Use, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ellisville, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Ellisville will hold a public hearing at the Ellisville City Hall, #1 Weis Avenue, Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 7:00 P. M. to consider a city initiated petition for amendments to the Land Use regulations, including revisions to the parking regulations. This hearing will give Ellisville residents an opportunity to become familiar with the proposed amendments. Individuals wishing to review the proposed changes should contact City Planner Ada Hood at City Hall or by phone (636-227-9660). CATHERINE DEMETER, City Clerk The City of Ellisville is working to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act mandates. Individuals who require an accommodation to attend a meeting should contact City Hall, 636-227-9660 (V/TDD) at least 48 hours in advance.
The Rotary Club of West St. Louis County is accepting nominations for the Community Business Award to recognize area businesses and business leaders for their service to the community; the Excellence in Teaching Award to recognize the tremendous resource teaching professionals provide to the community; and the Collegiate Volunteer Leadership Award to encourage student leadership and volunteer engagement on local college campuses and within the community. To nominate a business, teacher or college student leader, visit weststlouiscounty.rotary-clubs.org by March 12. ••• Pulaski Bank for the fourth consecutive year has been named the top-producing lending institution in the Missouri Housing Development Commission mortgage program. Pulaski Bank was the only lender to receive the 2011 Platinum Award.
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Plans on hold for new Stages Performing Arts Center in Chesterfield By CAROL ENRIGHT West County residents who drive on Chesterfield Parkway between Chesterfield Mall and the West County YMCA have grown accustomed to seeing a familiar sign announcing that the new Stages Performing Arts Center and Academy is “coming soon.” The sign has been up for years, and the land behind it remains vacant. So what is going on with the project? “As of now, the project behind Chesterfield Mall has been stalled because of the economy,” said Eric Pugh, marketing director for Stages St. Louis. “But we are actively looking at various partnerships and other options that might be out there to get something sooner (rather) than later.” Plans for the performing arts center were first announced in 2003, with the expectation that the facility would open in 2006. The center was to be built on 7.5 acres of land at the intersection of Hwy. 40 and Chesterfield Parkway West. Sachs Properties agreed to donate the land to Stages if and when the center was built. Since those plans were announced nine years ago, a shaky economy has seized the country – and the million capital campaign has been put on hold. Original plans for the center described an 83,000-square-foot complex with a 730-seat main stage theater, a 200-seat second theater and a year-round performing arts academy. But all of that is up for discussion now. Everything is a possibility, said Pugh, from staying true to the original plans to keeping the academy “separate for a while.” “We’re just exploring a lot of different avenues,” he said. Pugh said the money already has been raised for the capital campaign is in an escrow account and that Stages is “not actively seeking donations for the capital campaign.” Today, its fundraising efforts
are focused on supporting the costs of running the theater as well as the company’s ongoing educational and outreach efforts. The need for space has long been the impetus for a move into a larger facility. Currently, Stages puts on three annual musical productions and one youth show in the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood, which seats only 377. “We’ve outgrown our space,” Pugh said. “With the increasing costs of putting on productions, we have to generate more in ticket sales. But because a lot of our shows sell out, there’s really not room to increase ticket revenue.” Pugh said the company’s production of “A Chorus Line” was the “hottest ticket” in town last summer. To accommodate ticket holders at the sold-out shows, the company set up stools along the back row of the theatre. Stages’ 2011 youth production, “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians,” “sold out before we even opened,” Pugh said. Anticipating similar excitement for its 2012 youth production, Stages has partnered with Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur to use the school’s new 1,000-seat Skip Viragh Center for the Arts as the site of its summer production of “The Jungle Book.” Pugh said the city of Chesterfield and Sachs Properties have been very supportive of Stages and called Chesterfield “a great place to build a theater.” “That being said, there are as many people that want us to be in Chesterfield as there are that want us to stay in Kirkwood. Kirkwood is still a possibility, as is everything at this point,” Pugh said. Stages celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011. Its performing arts academy, located in a strip mall in the Chesterfield Mall parking lot, each year serves more than 2,500 students, who participate in dance, acting and voice classes as well as various youth programs.
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The nonprofit Web Innovations & Technology Services and the city of Chesterfield offer a free opportunity to recycle electronics from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month from February to November at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (17891 North Outer 40). Accepted items include computers, laptops, monitors, cables, phones, clocks, TVs, VCR, home electronics, washers, dryers, dishwashers, CDs, VHS tapes and more. Donations to cover expenses are appreciated. Email rdavis@witsinc.org, call (314) 382-1650 or visit witsinc.org. ••• Good Grief for Kids with Shawn Crecilius meets from 7 - 8:15 p.m. on Mondays through April 2 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellisville. Children receive tools to understand the grieving process and participate in activities that help them move through their loss. Crecilius is an elementary school counselor who facilitates the group of children in preschool through sixth grade. Registration is $25 per child. Call 779-2331. ••• A Single and Parenting class is from 7- 9 p.m. on Mondays through April 30 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellisville. The video educational seminar offers parenting strategies, encouragement and insights on how to find rest and hope while parenting alone. Child care is available with preregistration. Call 779-2331. ••• TravelPlex Travel & Cruise hosts a free travel show from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Visit travelplex.com or call 3972100 for more information. ••• The annual Adult Egg Hunt sponsored by the parks and recreation departments of Manchester, Ballwin and Ellisville is at 7:30 p.m. (or dark) on Friday, March 30 at Schroeder Park. Participants must preregister and be at least 21 years old. The cost is $6 per person through March 23, and increases to $10 per person until the event is sold out. Bring your own refreshments and stay after the hunt for a bonfire. Call 391-6326, ext. 400 to register. ••• On Saturday, March 3, Blue Ocean Fitness, 125 Long Road in the Chesterfield Valley, will host a charity boot camp class with all proceeds going directly to Living Water International. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., this one-hour class will combine both strength and cardiovascular training. For more information, call (314) 952-9496.
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Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill brings Hill tradition to Chesterfield By SUZANNE CORBETT Italian culinary tradition made the Hill neighborhood famous and Charlie Gitto Jr. renown among restaurateurs. “I grew up around food and a family that loved to cook,” said Gitto, who said that as a kid, he always wanted to own his own restaurant. “In 1981, the opportunity came to open Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill, and the rest is history.” Over the last 30 years, Gitto has continued to make St. Louis restaurant history by focusing on his creative Italian cuisine and expansion. The newest restaurant addition was in 2010 in Chesterfield with the opening of Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill. Like its sister operations on the Hill and at Harrah’s, it has its own unique atmosphere and style with a menu built on Gitto’s collection of signature dishes that loyal customers over the years have come to expect. “We wanted all the locations to have a different feel and a different personality,” Gitto said. “(Charlie Gitto’s) From the Hill has a casual, elegant setting that’s comfortable, not pretentious.” Lunch and dinner selections feature core items that have been menu staples for years, such as Toasted Ravioli made from the original recipe created in the Gitto Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill 15525 Olive Blvd. • Chesterfield (636) 536-2199 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday Brunch menu available Saturday and Sunday www.charliegittos.com
kitchen in 1947. The Signature Shrimp appetizer roasts large shrimp in garlic butter and seasoned breadcrumbs. Another Gitto classic, the lightly crumb-dusted and sautéed Chicken Nunzio topped with sweet lump crabmeat, melted fontina and finished with lemon butter is a most popular preparation that remains a perennial favorite. Two specialty dishes with which Gitto is especially pleased are the Seafood Pasta Suzanne – a decadent The bar at Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill, where the atmosphere is casual yet elegant. mix of tagliatelle pasta, shrimp, scallops, clams and langostinos tossed with a three-pepper cream sauce – and Veal Anthony, recipes,” said Gitto, noting that guests always will find which is sautéed in an herb and artichoke cream. Both are minestrone, lobster bisque, matzo ball and chicken noodle named in honor of Gitto’s children and are examples of on the menu along with weekly specials. the Gitto’s chefs’ culinary creativity. Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill offers an impressive disPastas, a menu mainstay, are made fresh with home- play of homemade cakes, cookies, pastries and gelato made pasta to create traditional standards, such as Baked available packed to go at the dessert and espresso bar. The Spaghetti with Meatballs, Cannelloni, and Manicotti. dessert counter complements the carry-out/drop-off caterBrick-oven pizzas are made to order with fresh dough, ing options designed to accommodate corporate events ladled with red or white sauce and crowned with a variety and at-home entertaining. of toppings. Beef connoisseurs favor Gitto’s steaks. All “We try to have something for everybody,’ said Gitto, are premium center-cut, aged a minimum of 28 days and describing how Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill’s menu served with the option of various signature sauces. and catering services are tailored to serve the community A choice of salads dressed with made-from-scratch while conveying to customers that neighborhood feeling dressings are presented a la carte, and soups present yet made famous on the Hill. “We want to be affordable for another pre-entrée consideration. everyone – we stress that. We want to be an affordable “Our soups are made fresh daily and made from family place you can frequent.”
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Help Wanted NOW HIRING: (Donut Shop) Part or Full Time Evenings. Fr ye r / D e co ra to r. Wi l l train. Call Ann or Kelly at 636-527-2227. ffffffff Accounting - P/T, F/T. Asst. Acct. Dept. w/ A/P & A/R, Prep Invoices, GL Entries, Assist Production Dept. w/ Quality Control and General Office Accting duties. QuickBooks. N/S Environment. Email resume to latinfax@aol. com or fax 636-536-9456. PART-TIME FLOOR TECH - a local contract cleaning firm seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to do floor work and cover open hours. Must have experience and be knowledgeable about floor care. This is a 2nd shift position that also requires occasional Saturdays. Reliable transportation, a clean background check, and cell phone required. Call 636-532-7910.
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16464 Burckhardt Place • Chesterfield, MO (Near Chesterfield Mall)
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495 Manorcrest Ln. – Ballwin $155,000 Great ranch in Oak Tree Farm subdivision! Move in ready with newer carpet, fresh paint, new appliances!
15260 Denwoods Dr. - Chesterfield - $220,000 Large ranch with inground pool in Parkway schools! Needs some TLC, but great opportunity to live in popular subdivision.
Darling split level with huge fenced yard and covered rear deck! Finished lower level, bright family room, great subdivision!
12 Flagstick Ct. - Sunset Hills - $550,000 1419 Vadera Ct. – Fenton $87,500 Stunning 2-story on Tapawingo National 2-story end unit condo with upgrades Golf Course. Upgrades everywhere! Must see throughout! New appliances, new flooring, kitchen and view of golf course. private patio/deck!
423 Slusser Ln. – Florissant $129,000 Well maintained ranch with great curb appeal! Nice landscaping, vaulted ceilings, open floorplan, fenced backyard!
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Wildwood • $1,475,000
Fantastic Quality Built 1 1/2sty On 14 Private Acres. Finished Walkout LL. Custom Built.
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Spectacular Updated Ranch With Finished LL. 4.9 Acres. Pool, On Lake. 1200 Bottle Wine Cellar
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388 Herworth Ct. Clarkson Valley • $675,000
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Brick Ranch w/ Walkout Finished LL, 5 Bedrooms. Inground Pool, Sunroom, Desirable Forest Hills.
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456 Hickory Trace Ct. St. Albans • $475,000
Short Sale Opportunity. Privacy Galore! Charming 1.5 Story With Finished LL., Great Price. Make offer.
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753 Stone Meadow
1331 Kensington Way Dr. Ellisville • $275,000
Villa w/2 Bdrms On 1st Flr. Backs to Trees. Lookout Fin. LL with 3rd Bdrm & Ba. Great Location.
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16505 Winter Leaf Dr.
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Spectacular 4Br/4Ba custom Built atrium ranch on private wooded cul-de-sac in Forest Reduction! Hills cc. Greatroom with wall of windows to enjoy view of pool surrounded by trees & golf course. Spacious updated kitchen with center island. atrium opens to fabulous lower level with stunning custom bar, mirrored back & amenities. Fireplace, pool table area opens to covered patio. a Must See!
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1555 Pond Road - Glencoe - $450,000 Wow! Wildwood Equestrian property at its best! 3bd, 3ba custom updated Ranch on 3 +/- ac w/3 stall horse barn, tack rm & wash rack w/hot & cold water. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960
12101 Babler Ridge - Wildwood - $450,000 Wow 4 bed, 3 bath, atrium ranch on 3 private acres in sought after Babler Meadows Subdivision. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960, Sheena Connely 636-236-7036
18211 Old Wild Horse Creek Road - $2,499,900 One of a kind Equestrian Estate, Executive style home with 6 stall barn & infinity pool in Chesterfield. Owner will divide. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 Tom Shaw, Jr. (314) 283-5064
1327 Countryside Manor Pl. - Chesterfield - $710,000 Beautiful 4bd, 3’1/2ba,3,847 sqft, 2sty open flr plan, lg lvl yard in Countryside at Chesterfield Subdivision Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Barb Lawless 314-662-2554
1 Raleigh Parc - Wildwood - $599,900 1.5 sty w/2 mstr bedrooms for the extended family. Sits on 4 private acres w/loads and loads of extras. For more info please call Matt Shaw 314-503-4872
5 Lakeway - Defiance - $399,900 4 bed, open floor plan 2,838 sqft. Dream Kitchen over looking private lake on 3 +/acres. St Charles county. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Tom Shaw Jr 314-283-5064
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• $10,000 Closing Cost Credit with accepted contract by March 30,2012 • This is your opportunity to build in one of the most beautiful West County subdivisions available! • Possible package pricing! Lots range from 1.2 to 5.4 acres! • Custom home building also available with many plans to choose from, starting in the $900,000’s
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Dynamite 1.5 Story Villa, Spacious, Open, Walk-Out Finished LL., Richly Appointed Throughout!
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Popular Villa Ranch Floor Plan with Finished LL in Gated August Hill.
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Awesome Ranch Villa. 3 Car Garage. Great Deck. 2 Bedrooms. 2 1/2 Baths on 1st Floor. Small Office in 2nd Bedroom.
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Ranch Villa With Finished LL., Backs To Trees. 3 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths. Exquisite. Gated
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343 Steeple Ln.
1559 Charlemont Dr.
Chesterfield • $945,000
Ballwin • $349,500
Wildwood • $325,000
Chesterfield • $149,900
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17915 Pond Bridge Rd. - Chesterfield - $789,900 Beautiful 5 bed, 4 bath Equestrian Property located in Rockwood School District and minutes away from Babler State Park, shopping, and conveniences. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960
1514 Pacland Pl. - Chesterfiled - $2,900,000 1.5 Story, 5 bed, 4’1/2 bath, stay-cation home! On 8 +/- ac, resort style pool, lake right off Kehrs Mill Rd. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960 Tom Shaw Jr. 314-283-5064
19300 Deer Pointe Estates Dr - Wildwood - $1,299,000 Gated Community offering common boarding stable with indoor arena and pasture! This stunning 1.5 story home offers 4 beds, 6 baths and 3 car garage. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960
18823 Cliffview Ln-Chesterfield $950,000 Wow custom 4bed, 3’1/2bath Atrium Ranch on 7 +/- acres in Wildwood right off Wild Horse Creek Rd. Cathy Shaw-Connely 636-346-4960
4325 Fox Creek Rd. - Wildwood - $2,800,000 Amazing 5bd, 7ba on 21 +/- ac. Horse paradise, access to Rockwood & Greensfelder Park. Breath taking views. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960
1400 Pleasant Hill Rd. - Leslie - $885,000 172 +/- Ac open pasture! 4bd, 3ba, perfect for weekend or full time residence in the country, yet close to everything. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960
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