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Syria and Obama I cannot see why even a single American, a single Israeli or a single Syrian civilian should be killed as a result of a token U.S. military action, undertaken simply to spare Barack Obama the embarrassment of doing nothing, after his ill-advised public ultimatum to the Syrian government to not use chemical weapons was ignored. Some people say that some military response is necessary, not to spare Obama a personal humiliation, but to spare the American presidency from losing all credibility – and therefore losing the ability to deter future threats to the United States without bloodshed. There is no question that the credibility of the presidency – regardless of who holds that office – is a major asset of this country. Another way of saying the same thing is that Obama has recklessly risked the credibility of future presidents, and the future safety of this country, by his glib words and weak actions. Some people who disagree with Obama’s issuance of a public ultimatum to the Assad regime in the first place, and who also disagree with his recent threat of military action against Syria, nevertheless say that we must back up that threat now, simply to forestall future dangers from a loss of American credibility in the eyes of other countries, including both our enemies and our allies. But will a transparently token military action preserve American credibility? And dare we risk an unintended escalation, such as began both World Wars in the 20th century? Since so little real history is taught in even our prestigious colleges and universities, it may be worth noting how World War II – the most catastrophic war in human history – began. When a weak and vacillating leader, Britain’s Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, belatedly saw Hitler for what he was, after years of trying to appease him, he issued a public ultimatum that if Germany carried out its impending invasion of Poland, Britain would declare war. By this time, Hitler had only contempt for Chamberlain, as Putin today has only contempt for Obama. Hitler went ahead with his invasion of Poland. Chamberlain then felt he had to declare war. That is how World War II began. Britain’s action did not save Poland, but only jeopardized its

own survival. Unintended consequences are at least as common in military actions on the world stage as they are in domestic policies that start out with lofty words and end with sordid and even catastrophic consequences. Assurances from either President Obama or Sen. John McCain as to the limited nature of the military actions they advocate mean nothing. As someone said, long ago, once the shooting starts all plans go out the window. If a purely token military strike will do little or nothing more to preserve our national credibility than will a failure to act at all, why get people killed to spare Obama a personal humiliation? This man’s runaway ego has already produced too many disasters at home and abroad, and nowhere more so than in the Middle East. A personal humiliation may be all that can make him stop and think before shooting off his mouth in the future, without thinking through the consequences beforehand – as he clearly has not done in this case, as shown by his recent delays and vacillations. Nor is it at all clear that his previous policies and actions in the Middle East were well thought out, unless he was deliberately trying to weaken the position of the Western world, including Israel. Whatever the Obama rhetoric, the reality is that his policies in Egypt and Libya have led to replacing stable regimes, at peace with Israel and the West, and tolerant of their own Christian minorities, with chaotic regimes in which fanatical antiWestern terrorists have played a large and growing role, with hostility to Israel and murderous attacks on Christians in their own country. Obama will try to salvage his policy and his presidency with a speech to the nation. Rhetoric is his strong suit. The big question is: How many Americans have learned to distinguish between his soaring words and his sorry record? Matters of life and death can hinge on the answer to that question.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Solutions for education To the Editor: I’d like to comment on an opinion submitted by Stephen Kushner, of Chesterfield (“No solution,” West Newsmagazine, Aug. 28). Mr. Kushner commented that the recent Thomas Sowell column on education was “typical Republican blather: long on criticism, short on solutions.” Can Kushner provide some examples of solutions proposed by Democrats? Because, as Sowell points out, spending ever-increasing amounts of money on education is clearly not producing acceptable results. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t provide the federal government with any authority over education. Yet, they do it anyway. Since its creation, that department has spent hundreds of billions on education, even though educational performance in this country has declined dramatically. One idea I have heard from Republicans, but which Democrats always reject, is the elimination of this unconstitutional department. Another idea that most Republicans support are school voucher programs. This would allow parents to send their kids to whichever school they wish. Parents who feel their local schools are failing to provide their kids with an effective education would have the freedom to send their kids elsewhere. Families would be able to direct their tax dollars to whichever schools they wished, instead of being required to send their children to schools based on location and regardless of results. Failing schools would actually fail, instead of getting ever-increasing amounts of tax support, and successful schools would see enrollment grow, along with tax revenue. These are ideas I have heard from Republicans. All I hear from Democrats is that we should pour more and more money into the current system, which is failing to provide our kids with an effective, worldclass education as they deserve. Jay Nanney Eureka

Speeding and safe streets To the Editor: As I read the Pierside Lane article (“Fines could double on Pierside Lane,” West Newsmagazine, Sept. 4), I could understand their frustration with speeding cars. I live on the south side of Keifer Creek on New Ballwin Road. There are only two speed limit signs. Going down toward Castlewood Park is a 30 mph sign and heading north is one that is 25 mph. What’s up with that? I would say 90 percent of people drive

40-50 mph all day long. Even the fire It struck me that public opinion on the our kids safely through these critical years department as they go back to their station health risks of tobacco has changed so dra- by setting and enforcing a no-use policy (not on call) drive way faster than 30 mph. matically over the past 40-plus years, but during adolescence. Twenty-one is not just The difference between New Ballwin our perception of similar health risks of a random number, but is in place to help Road and Pierside Lane is that Pierside has underage drinking and marijuana use lags our children grow up safe and healthy! sidewalks and a 25 mph limit both ways. seriously behind. It’s time for the public to Mary Corsair The kids in our part of town have no wake up, learn the facts, and change our Ballwin other place to get from one place to another attitudes regarding the serious health risks but on the street. Many are very young and that underage alcohol and marijuana use Crisis in Syria just dash right out of their driveways on have on our children and teens. their bikes aimlessly. Modern technology has made it possible to To the Editor: While I abhor the use of chemical weapEven up on Old Ballwin Road they have learn valuable information about how teena 25 mph limit with double fines and side- age brains develop and to study the impact of ons in Syria, this problem falls not just in walks to boot. Seems like we are just on drugs and alcohol on this development. Here the hands of America, but in the hands of the entire world. This is not an action “the other side of the tracks” with our older are a few important facts to know: homes and no one cares. • The areas of the brain involving judg- America should take on alone. If the United Stevie Ventura ment, planning and anticipating conse- Nations cannot address the problem, then St. Louis County quences, and impulse and emotional control let the world see which nations condone are all “under construction” between the the use of chemical weapons. Since the U.N. has not been up to the ages of 11-25. During this time the brain is Responding to ‘Gun wide open to experiences that involve all of challenge, why do we need them? They sense, part II’ these areas and the brain forms and shapes take up expensive real estate in New York To the Editor: itself around these experiences. Of course and cost America millions of dollars to It is obvious that Mike Alalof (“Gun sense, the goal for our children is that they come fund this institution. We could find a better part II,” West Newsmagazine, Sept. 4) is on through these years having developed good use for taxpayers’ dollars. the far left end of the political spectrum judgment, and healthy impulse and emoThe real reason behind America taking after his initial statement that the U.S. Con- tional control. Unfortunately, the impact of action is to fill the coffers of the industrial/ stitution is a “living” document. It appears alcohol and marijuana on their developing military consortium. War means more that it is a roadblock to his agenda, not a brains is powerful and can be permanent. defense contracts. guiding force. The Constitution is black and Dan Topik • We now know that adolescents who white, not subject to interpretation. Wildwood develop regular patterns of use during Alalof spews out a number of statements this time (daily or weekly) are four to six supposedly attributed to the NRA. Even times more likely to become addicted and if they were, what is the big deal? He the earlier the use begins, the higher the Bias in reporting believes there is something wrong with likelihood of addiction. New studies sug- To the Editor: believing differently than he does. I am always amused about your bias gest that marijuana use is connected to Also, if the government is (and it is) an increase in mental illness, particularly toward Obamacare also known as Affordbuying up all the ammunition it is not para- schizophrenia, although more research is able Care Act. I looked at the picture on noia. Without ammunition a gun is nothing needed to understand the connection. page 34 of the Sept. 4 issue of the tweeted more than an expensive club. • We know that addiction arrests emo- photo from Senate Minority Leader Mitch Lastly, I see that Alalof did his own inter- tional development, so that teens that McConnell (R-Ky). You stated that the pretation of the Constitution. Contrary to become dependent stop maturing at what- photo is of 828 pages of regulations related your beliefs you do not have a constitutional ever age their dependency started; their to the ACA. right to not get shot, Mr. Alalof. I would bodies continue to grow, but emotionally, You must not know how to count because dare say you are the one who is paranoid. the picture does not reflect that amount of they remain immature teens. Claude Kurtz Pair these facts with the knowledge that pages. The pages in the picture are at the Manchester teens don’t drink or smoke casually. Typi- least 30,000 pages and I hope that your cally they use to excess with the goal to get readers are able to see that the picture is [Editor’s note: West Newsmagazine received completely “wasted.” In addition, many to elicit another kind of response. So you multiple letters responding to “Gun sense, part of the drugs available today are purer and need to make a correction of this error. II.” Readers can find these letters online under more potent, alcohol is now flavored to Adedayio Sodipo “Opinions” at newsmagazinenetwork.com.] St. Louis County encourage greater consumption, and teens often combine substances to maximize [Editor’s note: Indeed, the photo above their “high.” Raising healthy teens Now consider the effect of these substances was poorly captioned. A better caption To the Editor: on the parts of the brain undergoing critical would have been: “Senate Minority Leader I read with interest a recent article in the development: judgment, impulse and emo- Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) tweeted this Health section of West Newsmagazine about tional control and anticipating consequences. photo of more than 20,000 pages of regulaa smoking survey. The article reported that The resulting combination can be highly dan- tions related to the ACA, including the 828 between 80-90 percent of adults surveyed gerous and, all too frequently, life-threatening. pages debated on March 11.” The full tweet support legislation to protect children from Research has now proven that teen referencing the 20,000 pages was included secondhand smoke in both public and pri- brains are not the same as adult brains, in the story. No bias was intended. West vate places, including cars and homes! and we need to do all we can to shepherd Newsmagazine regrets this oversight.]

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and is the only person to have alluded to a run for county executive in 2014. Wagner, who said he stepped down because of other professional and personal commitments, is a Republican. Likewise is County Councilmember Greg Quinn, who is in his fifth term representing District 7 in West County and has been a staunch supporter of Fitch in his call to the FBI. Fitch’s political affiliation is harder to pin down. His opinions however are not. Fitch has been outspoken on everything from communities using speed cameras, which he has said are “money-making tools for private companies, municipalities and their political connections” to teachers and other school personnel being allowed to have firearms in schools, which he suggested might be something to consider as a way to prevent another school massacre. Most recently, Fitch offered his opinion on Missouri House Bill 436, the so-called Second Amendment Preservation Act, which Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed this spring and which was one of the first bills to be considered during last week’s veto override session. On Sept. 5, Fitch sent a letter to Speaker of the House Tim Jones (R-Dist. 110) stating, “House Bill No. 436, if it becomes law, will hinder local law enforcements ability to enforce existing laws.” The letter was released to the media on the same day. The veto override was not successful, failing by a slim margin in both the Senate and the House. Score one for the chief. And speaking of wins, could the outspoken police chief who is well respected as a man of integrity be a likely candidate for county executive? Many in the area think he should run. This game is going to be fun.

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on other city lots also is part of the project. The cost of the work is $179,314 and was approved by the Ballwin Board of Aldermen at its Sept. 9 meeting. On a related front, the Board also approved contracting with St. Louis County for applying pavement striping on city streets. The contract is renewable yearly and is more cost effective than the city handling the work, according to Gary Kramer, city engineer and public works director.

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Improvements to the Ballwin Board room and municipal court at the Donald “Red” Loehr Police & Courts building include a new audiovisual setup, wall treatments and entrance behind the new Board dais, as well as a revamped ceiling designed to enhance acoustics.

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BALLWIN Golf course paving Golfers patronizing the Ballwin Golf Club may have a bit further to walk for a while this fall after parking their cars and going to the pro shop. That’s because the city plans to repave the regular parking lot and will close it

during the project. Patrons will need to use the parking lot for the swimming complex just north of the golf course. Low bidder on the project, Vee Jay Cement Contracting, will be applying a concrete overlay on the existing asphalt, putting down two coats of sealer and striping the lot. Replacement of two Ameren lights with seven fixtures that match those

The city of Ballwin has approved a measure that officially will transfer title to property on Ballpark Drive to the Ballwin Athletic Association (BAA). The move involves no money or other considerations as long as the BAA uses the parcel for its not-for-profit athletic leagues. The land includes a small house and some property around it located adjacent to the group’s existing complex south of Manchester Road on Ballpark Drive. The city took title to the property a number of years ago, anticipating it could eventually be part of an economic development project. In the meantime, the city has been leasing the house and land to the BAA whose property adjoins the site. BAA officials approached the city this

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CREVE COEUR Bill would prohibit inherently deadly animals The Creve Coeur City Council is considering passing an ordinance making it illegal to keep inherently deadly animals such as lions, tigers, leopards, alligators, crocodiles, venomous reptiles and arthopods, non-human primates or bears. “We really didn’t have anything addressing dangerous or exotic animals,” City Administrator Mark Perkins said. A bill making the change was introduced at the Council’s Sept. 9 meeting. Police Chief Glenn Eidman asked for the ordinance. Perkins said while the city already has an ordinance on dangerous animals, it is not sufficient. The proposal includes a portion of the existing ordinance that says that any animal with a known tendency to attack unprovoked, to cause injury or to otherwise threaten human beings or domestic animals is dangerous. It also declares as inherently dangerous any animal which, while off the owner’s property, has without provocation either killed another domestic animal or attacked another domestic animal twice. The municipal judge could order the dangerous animals to be impounded for up to 30 days or euthanized.

WILDWOOD Park improvements ahead Wildwood’s City Council on Sept. 9 approved two resolutions to allow for work to be done in preparation of a new pre-fab restroom coming to the city’s Anniversary Park. The city approved allowing Mayor Tim Woerther to enter into an agreement with Trinity Flatwork for $6,478 for preparation of the pad and installation of footings and a foundation for the restroom as well as surrounding sidewalks at the park at 16511 Clayton Road near Strecker Road. Councilmembers also approved allowing Woerther to enter into an agreement with Franklin Mechanical Inc. for the extension of plumbing and electrical service to the area where the restroom will be placed from the existing mains, at a cost of $22,810. The pre-manufactured restroom building is being obtained for $74,000, from Public Restroom Co. in Nevada. Choosing a premanufactured facility has allowed the city to provide much-desired restroom facilities at the park while avoiding the excessive cost associated with a custom-built structure, city officials have said.

WEST COUNTY Marketing St. Louis County Parks The St. Louis County Council, on Sept. 10, gave a second reading to legislation that would allow County Executive Charlie Dooley to execute a three-year contract with Method Insights, Inc. of Webster Groves for $120,000 per year to provide marketing and advertising services for the St. Louis County parks and recreation department. But some councilmembers have concerns about the firm. West County Councilmember Greg Quinn (District 7) said the request for proposals for the legislation specified a company with an established track record such as three years of experience. “This business has only been running for 13 months, and it seems a large amount of money to be paying to them when they haven’t complied with our budget specs,” Quinn said. “It hasn’t been explained to me why we’re going with an inexperienced firm.” Colleen Wasinger (District 3) also posed objections, but Tom Ott, acting director of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, said that Method Insights was selected out of 11 companies that submitted proposals because they “resonated best with us in regard to what they wanted to do.” He contended the company originally was established in 2006 under the name AKA but was renamed in 2012 and that the two principals in the company each have more than 15 years of experience. The focus of the company’s work will be to make the county’s 70 parks and its recreation programs “more recognizable in the eyes of residents,” he said. “... we’re changing with the times, and we want the firm to help us update our website, have an online activity guide, provide ads on billboards, aid us with electronic media and otherwise help us act more like a business.” A final vote was set for Sept. 17. Check newsmagazinenetwork.com for updates..

Monarch FPD hires HR director The Monarch Fire Protection District at its Sept. 5 Board meeting announced Les Lexow as the district’s new director of human resources. Lexow comes to Monarch after serving in a similar capacity at Logan University since 2004. He also served as human resource manager at PolyOne, an Ohio-based corporation with plants, offices and other operations in St. Louis and worldwide. He holds a master’s degree in social psychology from DePaul University, a bachelor’s degree in communications from Illinois State University and a certificate from the law program for community developers from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. The Monarch HR director post has been vacant for more than two years.

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By KATE UPTERGROVE editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com Signs of fall are beginning to pop up everywhere – from colored leaves to harvest festivals – but at local food pantries one of the perennial and unwelcome signs of fall is bare shelves. “It’s an interesting thing that in September/October and February/March – these two eight-week periods are very lean,” said Juliet Holden, Circle Of Concern’s community communications director. Holden explained that food pantries, such as Circle Of Concern and the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, try to plan for these months, but when the food is gone, it’s gone. To help replenish the shelves, donations are desperately needed and can be delivered to: • Circle Of Concern, 112 St. Louis Ave. in Valley Park, Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-

Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Kornblum Food Pantry, 10601 Bauer Blvd., Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Area residents who want to do more might also consider taking an up-close and personal look at hunger by participating in a number of local events leading up to World Food Day on Oct. 16. One of those events, “A Place at the Table,” is an 84-minute movie that provides a candid look at hunger in America. It will be shown at St. John Church in Ellisville on Sept. 26. The Community Against Poverty coalition also will host a screening of the film at 7 p.m. at Saint Louis University’s Center for Global Citizenship, Huh Auditorium, 3672 West Pine. “Anyone can come view the film,” said Jennifer Dotson, St. John’s missions director. She said everyone is also welcome to participate in the events and activities planned around the film. The goal, she said, is to challenge people to “give, do, learn and live.” As part of the “give,” St. John’s youth ministry is hosting a month-long food drive for Circle Of Concern. “On Oct. 12, in conjunction with Serve St. Louis, we will sort, box up and deliver all collected items to Circle Of Concern and stock the shelves. We also will challenge our congregation to participate in the SNAP Challenge,” Dotson said. The SNAP Challenge, which Dotson classifies as a “learn” activity, encourages participants to experience what life is like

for millions of low-income Americans, who live on the average food stamp allowance of just over $4 per day. Karen Slimack has already signed up. “My husband and I have decided to participate in the SNAP federal nutrition program challenge for a week along with other families from St. John Ellisville,” Slimack said. “We will be living on $29.96 per person for the week or $4.28 per person per day. “We want to be able to empathize with those struggling and also support places like Circle Of Concern where we know there will be supplemental help for those in the federal assistance program.” She said it seems “totally amazing that families would be in a position that they could only live on $4.28 per day.” On average, SNAP recipients in Missouri receive $1.46 per person per meal each day. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the minimum cost necessary to providing a nutritious meal is between $1.80 and $2.48 per person per meal. At the community level, families receiving SNAP benefits typically also require food pantry assistance, which is why it’s vital for pantries to be well stocked at all times. “I think with all the bounty in West County the people who are struggling are often forgotten,” Slimack said. “And it could be anyone at any moment – so many are just a paycheck away of being in that position.” See FOOD PANTRY, page 15

Legal review finds Monarch workers’ comp ‘inadequate’ By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net An attorney hired to make a legal review of workers’ compensation claims in the Monarch Fire Protection District has found a number of the district’s policies and procedures to be inadequate, a situation that has tended to raise costs associated with those claims and boost insurance rates. Among other things, the study by Brad Young, an attorney with some 25 years of experience in the workers’ compensation field, found: • Monarch doesn’t mandate the use of the safety devices that it makes available to employees. If the district did require use of safety gear, benefits payable for any mishaps occurring when they weren’t in use would be lower, thus providing an incentive for personnel to use the equipment. • There were no records of regular meetings where safety rules and equipment were discussed. Having such records also would lower benefits if they showed employees were given that information but didn’t heed it, resulting in an injury and

compensation claim. • While Monarch has a voluntary physical fitness program, it should be made mandatory to lower the rate of strains, pains and other incidents less likely to occur when employees are in good shape. • Monarch does not have a policy mandating drug and alcohol testing after any injury nor a requirement for random drug testing. • Monarch has an accident form in place, but evidence suggests it rarely has been used. Also, the form is deficient in not asking the pertinent questions that it should. • In a number of instances, delays in proper reporting of injuries have extended the statute of limitations on any resulting claims. • Cases of sickness at work have sometimes been treated as workers’ compensation cases when they weren’t work related. Young’s report followed citizen comments by Dick Barber, a long-time Chesterfield resident and one of the principals in a watchdog taxpayer group. Classifying himself as a “citizen expert” due to what he said were many years of business experience in handling workers’ compensation issues, Barber

charged Monarch has a disproportionately high number of claims and that the program is being abused by district employees. He also criticized Monarch Director Steve Swyers’ recent letter to the editor (West Newsmagazine, Aug. 28) in which Swyers cited evidence that Monarch’s injury claims had peaked, but now are going down. Swyers also defended the district’s “lightduty” program that encourages employees to return to work even if they are unable to perform all their regular duties. Barber’s response that such programs “don’t work and are marginally effective at best” was challenged by Young, who said light-duty plans do reduce claims. Young said the rule of thumb that “if you have a pulse, we have a job for you to do” is an appropriate one. While light-duty tasks should not be “ridiculous make-work” projects, they are proper if they have any kind of functional benefit, he added. In a subsequent communication, Monarch Chief Tom Vineyard told the Board that problem areas cited in the report will be addressed with his and his staff’s full cooperation.

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Ellisville City Council takes steps to remove city administrator By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com In a special session on Sept. 11, the Ellisville City Council voted on and passed a preliminary resolution to remove Kevin Bookout from the position of city manager. Before voting, the Council had amended the motion to stipulate Bookout would be suspended for up to 45 days with pay while the Council reached a final decision on the matter. According to the Ellisville city charter, Bookout has five days to provide the Council with a written request for a closed meeting to discuss the resolution. After no less than 20 days after the preliminary resolution, the Council may conduct a closed session with Bookout. If he does not submit a written request within five days, the Council may draft a final resolution for removal. While the vote did pass, the Council’s decision was not unanimous. The motion carried 4-3, with Councilmembers Matt Pirrello (District 1), Cindy Pool (District 3) and Roze Acup (District 3) voting against the motion. “The only thing I can say is this is incomprehensible,” Pirrello said. During the public comments section, several residents spoke out in support of the motion to remove Bookout. Elizabeth Schmidt said the day-to-day management of the city was unsatisfactory for her. Resident Sandy McGrath said Bookout had not done enough in terms of bringing new business to the city. The Council also acted on another previous motion regarding removing Paul Martin as prosecuting attorney for Ellisville. The Council voted and agreed to pass the duties of prosecuting attorney to city attorney George Restovich’s law firm until a permanent replacement can be found. According to Mayor Adam Paul, this will not change the current fees paid to Restovich’s firm. At the end of the Sept. 4 Ellisville City Council meeting, Councilmember Mick Cahill (District 2) made an unscheduled motion to remove Bookout from office, which resulted in the resolution that passed on Sept. 11. In making the motion, Cahill said, “I think it (is) time for change.”

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Wildwood seeks bids to nix noise nuisance at new city hall By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Wildwood plans to take steps to bring some quiet into the city’s noisy new municipal building. The $7.5 million building at 16860 Main St. opened in February of this year and houses city hall and St. Louis County Police/Wildwood Precinct employees. The City Council authorized City Administrator Dan Dubruiel on Sept. 9 to seek bids for an acoustical treatment for the building. Dubruiel told the Council that, since moving into the building, those in public spaces and office areas have experienced problems with voices and other sounds echoing and reverberating. “The sounds from normal activities become very distracting and disruptive to city business activities and meetings,” he told the Council. Problems are most noticeable in the first and second story lobby areas and the long hallway leading to City Council chambers, he said. A dramatic spiral staircase extends between the first and second floor lobbies, with high ceilings throughout the building including in the upper level open office work areas on the east and west ends of the building where noise problems have been

reported, Dubruiel said. “The police detention area interview room has extremely poor acoustics, making it difficult to have confidential conversations and record them,” he said. “All this isn’t something we can tolerate for long.” In April, the city used consulting engineering firm McClure/EDI Acoustics to perform sound measurements in the building, analyze the results and recommend acoustical treatments. “They found the reverberation of sound within the lobby on both levels was almost six times the normal standard,” Dubruiel said. “They found unacceptable sound reverberation in the large open employee work areas on the second floor.” The firm said that some solutions, such as installing a machine to make “white noise” to deaden sound, could make the problem much worse, he said. The firm instead recommended installing fabric-covered acoustical panels in the lobby, open work areas and in the hallway to the Council chambers, as well as carpeting in areas such as the Council chamber hallway. “The cost estimates we’ve gotten for this work aren’t insignificant, ranging from $45,000 to $50,000,” Dubruiel said. He also noted that it will be a challenge for a contractor to install panels in the

building’s high ceilings, “especially in work areas with all manner of light fixtures and ventilation ducts hanging from the ceilings as well as fire sprinklers the company would need to work around.” Work may need to be done on weekends when much of the building is empty, he said, due to the “bit of a daunting task” of possibly using scaffolding or mechanical lifts to put panels in place. Councilmember Dave Bertolino (Ward 5) mentioned other problems with the building such as leaky windows and elevator problems. “But the noise was a surprise to me,” Dubruiel said. “We didn’t fully appreciate the effect of the hard surfaces of the ceiling and walls on noise.” The Council chamber itself is a little quieter due to a drop ceiling, he said. “I’m told architects today gravitate toward building large, attractive open spaces, which adds to the potential of acoustical challenges, but practical aspects become secondary to them,” he said. However, Dubruiel said it is likely that $200,000 in funding is still available from the original municipal building budget to deal with these problems. Councilmember Tammy Shea (Ward 3) wondered if all the hard surfaces were

installed to help the building obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) green building certification. Dubruiel said the surfaces were meant to help with light reflection. “But those hard surfaces in the walls and ceilings bounce sound all over the place,” he said. Councilmember Sue Cullinane (Ward 3), the daughter of a heating and air conditioning contractor, said the high ceilings in the municipal building also have proven harder to heat and cool. “Our mid-year budget estimate for natural gas has almost been doubled to get us to the end of the year,” she said. Cullinane also advocated more carpeting. Councilmember Colleen Rull (Ward 6) also advocated installing carpeting on the spiral staircase, “because girls in heels are clip-clopping on the stairs all the time.” But Dubruiel said he would “hate to do carpeting over those fancy wooden stairs.” While resident Dan Topik chastised the municipal building architects for “not doing their homework,” resident John Gragnani countered that “if we would have gone over the $8 million budget, this building wouldn’t have happened.” “I don’t like the sound issues either, but they’re fixable,” he said.

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Fines double; signs, safety measures go in on Pierside Lane By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Ellisville City Council has taken legislative action to curb the amount of reckless driving on Pierside Lane. The action is in response to Ellisville residents who have been coming to councilmembers about the situation on the twolane road and complaining of the volume of speeders that use Pierside as a cutthrough. The situation was agitated further when a school bus traveling west on Pierside was rear-ended at 7 a.m. on Aug. 27. None of the students in the bus were hurt, but Councilmember Mick Cahill (District 2) said this incident only serves as a prime example of the situation on Pierside. “It’s unbelievable,” Cahill said. “If you take a drive down there during the traffic times, you’ll be amazed at how these people drive through that neighborhood.” At the Sept. 4 Council meeting, two ordinances were created, both of which will affect traffic on the road. The first ordinance will add several new stop signs along the length of Pierside. One sign will be placed at eastbound Pierside and Kiefer Oak Court, and a pair of signs will be placed at the intersection of Autumn Oaks Drive and Pierside, affecting both directions of traffic. The second ordinance will implement a double fine zone on Pierside and autho-

rizes the Public Works department to put signs in place that will advise motorists of the increased penalties. Before the Council voted on this ordinance, Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1) successfully amended the bill to include a stipulation that the penalties for traffic violations on Pierside cannot be bargained or plead down to a lesser offense. Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) said she feels the double fines will prove to be the most effective countermeasure against speeders. According to Reel, the

situation needs to be changed before a pedestrian is hit. “No one has been hit yet on that road, but it’s just a matter of time,” Reel said. The ordinance allowing double fines will be in full effect within 30 days, per Ellisville city regulations. Currently, a speeding ticket issued in Ellisville for going 10 miles per hour over the limit costs $83, while failing to obey a stop sign leaves drivers open to a $113 ticket. Other steps have also been taken to help slow the traffic on Pierside. The city has

painted the speed limit on the roadway in several locations. Two signs that recommend using a low gear and braking also have been placed on the descent of Pierside’s big hill. Previously the Council had also considered placing a speed enforcement camera on the road. However, according to Mayor Adam Paul, there is pending legislation concerning speed cameras that may limit areas where the devices may be used. “I believe it’s just an option that we don’t want to take because of that,” Paul said.

FOOD PANTRY, from page 13 Holden underscored that truth. “When I tell people I work for a food pantry that serves people living in the Rockwood, Parkway and Valley Park school districts, they say, ‘You must not be very busy.’ But Circle serves about 2,200 people a month,” she said. The Kornblum Food Pantry, which reaches out to residents in 110 ZIP codes, including West County, serves roughly 1,200 families per month. “Last month we served well over 7,000 individuals,” said Kornblum manager Cory Eichorn. ••• Editor’s Note: West Newsmagazine invites area residents to help fill the shelves of Circle Of Concern by bringing nonperishable food items and toiletries to the Better Living EXPO in Chesterfield on Oct. 13. Volunteers from Circle will be on-site to collect donations from those who wish to contribute. Admission to the EXPO is free. West Newsmagazine is proud to present the EXPO and offer participants access to health screenings, food samplings, entertainment and more. Details about the EXPO can be found on page 32.

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Group consulting firm on a guaranteed energy savings program designed to lower utility and other operating costs. The company’s recommendations include a new geothermal heat pump system, lighting changes, pool equipment upgrades, major roof modifications, improved weather stripping, other seals and new doors. Estimated costs are $3.975 million, an amount expected to be offset by projected savings in energy and other operating expenses. Bruer said the various parts of the project are so interrelated that approaching the work in phases is impractical. Work on Ferris Park’s phase one improvements is scheduled to begin this month, with a parks grant paying a major part of the cost. Delaying the second phase – originally set for 2014 – for a year could help ease budget problems and increase the opportunity for a larger grant in 2015, Bruer said. Upgrading the culvert under Holloway Road at Spring Oaks Drive will cost more than $600,000, according to Gary Kramer, city engineer and public works director. Federal funds administered by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will pay 80 percent of the pre-construction estimate, but the city will be required to pay all of any additional costs. On the employee wages and salary front, preliminary plans include a 2 percent merit increase in 2014. The Board also has agreed that funds be set aside to help cover some of the anticipated health insurance increase.

Rockwood BOE approves district analysis By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Rockwood School District’s Board of Education on Sept. 5 approved plans for the district’s finance department to enter into a contract for up to $52,000 with a professional urban planning firm offering the best technical method to analyze trends and prepare reports regarding capacity of district buildings and enrollment trends. Chief Financial and Legislative Officer Tim Rooney said the district had received four bids for the work and was finishing negotiations with the best two firms bidding, including RSP, which bid its services between $43,000 and $52,000, and Future Think, which offered a bid of $49,000. Rooney said the firm selected will determine the capacities for each of the district’s schools and provide a comprehensive analysis of enrollment patterns to create fiveyear projections of student enrollment by attendance area. “Based on the capacity and enrollment

projects, the firm would recommend changes to balance building capacity with the anticipated number of students attending a school,” Rooney said. Such a report might point toward a need for re-districting, building additions or similar solutions, he said. Rooney admitted that, in some overcrowded schools, some spaces not intended to be classrooms have been turned into classrooms. “Before considering the addition of classroom space to a building, it’s important to know if there is capacity in a neighboring school,” Rooney said. “Also, if the district were to offer no-cost, full-day kindergarten in the future, this report will help determine facility needs.” Information in the report will help identify deficiencies not only with instructional space but also with support services such as nursing, counseling and special education, he said. A presentation to the Board of the report findings is set for no later than Nov. 21, Rooney said.

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Chesterfield bans commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods By SARAH WILSON swilson@newsmagazinenetwork.com The Chesterfield City Council on Sept. 9 passed a controversial ordinance that will ban large commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods. Mayor Bob Nation said, “I myself am conflicted by this issue. I think that we should try to do something for those who are concerned about this issue, but I’m also concerned about the other folks who have vehicles they use in their trades or professions.” The ordinance goes into full effect on April 1, 2014, and defines the types of motor vehicles regulated, creates regulations for the parking of certain motor vehicles in residential areas and provides illustrations to clarify the regulations. “Certain motor vehicles” includes construction vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and front-end loaders, as well as tow trucks and dump trucks, box trucks, buses, ice cream trucks, flat-bed trucks, step vans, vehicles modified for advertising or business identification purposes, and agricultural, lawn or landscaping vehicles. The only exceptions are for temporarily parked vehicles for workers who are providing products or services to the owner of the property, doing construction work or for emergency vehicles on call, including utility vehicles during repair work. Resident Lawrence Koessel, who is in construction, said he has owned his van, which he parks at his house, for 10 years and that the bill feels “way too far to the extreme.” “In those 10 years, I have not had one solitary person say anything negative about it,” Koessel said. “I keep it clean. I keep it very well maintained. It is not out of place or unsightly. … I never park it in the street. I always park it in the driveway. I use it every day, so it’s not just something that sits there. … It does not detract from the desirability of our neighborhood. It does not reduce adjacent property values, nor has it prevented any neighbors from having full enjoyment of their properties. “I use this van to make my living, put a roof over our heads and put food on our table.” However, Patrick White, resident and trustee of River Bend Estates, said as a trustee, he has received many complaints from residents about the issue, and he can only do so much. “So I come to you guys and ask that you make a law that across the board will address this issue, that will basically keep the neighborhoods residential,” White said. “Large vehicles in driveways, I think, have a negative impact on property values.” Barbara McGuinness, another resident and trustee of River Bend Estates, reiterated White’s comments and added, “What each of us does on our own property affects everyone.” “Governments have to set community stan-

dards to protect the residential quality and care of neighborhoods,” McGuinness said. She cited grass length standards as one way that governments regulate the quality and care of neighborhoods. “So this ordinance is not unusual or out of the ordinary,” McGuinness said. People should have the freedom to live in their neighborhood without the constant intrusion of commercial vehicles and their advertising.” The original ordinance was to go into effect immediately, but Councilmember Bruce DeGroot (Ward 4) made a motion, which the

Council passed, to amend the ordinance to not have it go into effect until April 1, 2014. “My amendment is based upon my desire to help the small business person soften the blow,” DeGroot said. “For that reason, I would like to give that person time to figure out an alternative arrangement as to where to park their vehicle.” After voting in favor of the amendment, the Council voted 7-1 in favor of the entire ordinance. Councilmember Derek Grier (Ward 2) was the sole councilmember opposed. He said that

he has found “very few instances of actual situations of vehicles in residential areas causing problems.” He also said many residents have approached him with their frustrations about the increase and size of government. “I know most of the time they’re referring to the federal government, but local government has more of an effect on your typical day-to-day life than Washington, D.C., does,” Grier said. “Well, here’s an opportunity to say I don’t believe there’s a need for this new law, and I don’t believe a need has been demonstrated.”

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Members of the Robot-a-Trons, Troop 546, show off their Sound, Light, Alarm Medication idea and robot at the 2012 FIRST LEGO League Competition. The team won awards for strategy and innovation and robot performance. The competition’s focus had teams creating ideas to make life easier and healthier for senior citizens.

Empowering young girls Exploring machines and strengthening abilities in math, science and engineering will be just a few of the things available to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund to participate in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics program. FIRST Robotics is designed to serve a diverse group of girls throughout eastern Missouri while helping to carry out the Girl Scouts’ mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Females are grossly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math fields, and according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, women make up only 25 percent of the STEM workforce. To combat this trend, Girl Scouts remains committed to offering specialized programs, such as FIRST Robotics. “FIRST Robotics is a great way to introduce our girls to these sciences and encourage their exploration in a fun, interactive way,” Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, said. “Grants like this from the Monsanto Fund help us

empower the next generation of young female scientists and innovators.” The grant will be used to support the FIRST Robotics program to girls throughout the city of St. Louis and 28 surrounding Missouri counties. The mentorbased program is designed to cultivate girls’ interest in STEM fields and help girls discover valuable life and employment skills by learning how to become leaders, creating ideas, solving problems and overcoming obstacles. The girls also will gain confidence in their abilities to positively use technology. In the 20132014 season, Girl Scouts will organize 30 FIRST Robotics teams, serving 160 girls between the ages of 5 and 18.

Perfect ACT Three students from Parkway Central recently earned a score of 36, the highest possible score, on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. The students are Melinda Lai, Matthew Wallach and Joshua Zeid. Nationally, while the number of students earning a composite score of 36 varies from year to year, less than one-tenth of 1 percent

of students who take the ACT earn a top score. Among test takers in the high school graduating class of 2012, only 781 of more than 1.66 million students earned a score of 36. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores.

Giblin’s accomplishments, positions held and awards earned at Missouri Boys State include: citizen of Carver City, member of the Nationalist Party, House of Representatives and delegate to the State Convention. Giblin attended Legislative School while participating in Boys State. He was sponsored by American Legion Post 556 in Chesterfield.

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Rebecca Liu, a sophomore at Westminster Christian Academy, was selected as a second violinist for membership in the 2013-14 season of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. This is Liu’s second season with the orchestra, and she is thrilled to be returning for another exciting year. At a young age, Liu developed a love for music from her father, a Suzuki violin teacher. At age 4, she began studying violin with her current instructor, Susan McDonald, and received extra tutelage from her father at home. Both her parents have been supportive and encouraging of Liu’s musical endeavors. Liu has performed in all four orchestras at the Community Music School of Webster University. The past two years, she has competed in the Artistic Merit Scholarship competition and was awarded several scholarships. “I’m very thankful and excited for the privilege and opportunity to be in the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra,” Liu said. “I hope I can be a part of it for many more years to come.”

The fifth-grade science team at Chesterfield Day School, which included Aanjaneyaa Venkataraman, Kyle Fehr and Robby Leavitt, was named as the third place winner in the National Science League 2013 competition. The combined scores of these three CDS students placed them third in the nation for this national competition. A certificate from the National Science League was awarded to the school honoring the winning fifth-grade team. The National Science League fifth-grade competition consists of a test of 40 questions covering life science, physical science and general science. Science and math teachers with teaching experience from elementary to college level design the test. The National Science League competition is held annually with schools from across the nation competing for prizes.

Selected for Boys State Brenden Daniel Giblin participated in the American Legion Boys State of Missouri this summer at the campus of the University of Central Missouri. Giblin was selected based on his leadership, citizenship, academics and character during his junior year at Marquette High. Boys State is a pure democracy in that all citizens may vote and are eligible to hold office. The program is designed to educate and train Missouri’s young leaders in functional citizenship, leadership and government. Nearly 1,000 student leaders build an entire state government in a single week.

Computer-simulated business winners Nine MICDS Upper School students competed in two teams in a computer-simulated business competition on Sept. 7 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. One of the MICDS teams earned first place in the competition. Missouri University of Science and Technology partnered with the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the Midwest Chinese American Science and Technology Association and Washington University in St. Louis to host this computer-simulated business competition for Missouri high school students. The event allowed student teams to compete in a setting that mimics an actual business. During the event, student participants learned about enterprise resource planning, specifically

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how information technology can be used to advance business processes to achieve business objectives. Members of the first-place team were: Chandler Dalton, Agustin Ferreira, Geneva Lee and Erica King. Upper School students Arjun Dundoo, Robert Hermann, Aimun Malik, Matt Durfee and Bob Sforza also competed. It was a unique experience for students to simulate a business using SAP ERP software with competitors, deciding the sales, purchases, marketing expenses, etc. “The SAP ERP software is fairly technical for high school students – this is a widely used application for supply chain management (enterprise resource planning) – so the success was nice for the kids,” said Upper School Economics Teacher Brian Johannes, who coached the MICDS teams. Representatives from corporate sponsors Cargill and Monsanto were on hand for the competition.

Scholarship in honor of lieutenant John Gates Spindler, 2nd Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, will be memorialized through a fully endowed scholarship established by his St. Louis University High School classmates as part of their Class of ‘63 50th Reunion, to be held Sept. 19-22. The school credo is “Men for Others,”

and his classmates say no one better exemplified this than Spindler – the only classmate killed in the Vietnam War. Spindler graduated from St. Louis University High in June of 1963. He then attended Washington University in St Louis and was commissioned in the Corps after completing the Platoon Leaders Class in June of 1967. He lost his life to enemy action on April 21, 1968, in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam. His high school classmates decided five years ago to make the funding of this scholarship the focal point of their 50th reunion. To date, they have donated more than $230,000 to attain endowment status. A plaque commemorating Spindler and his deceased classmates will be presented to the school on Sept. 20, after a 5 p.m. memorial mass. Several of Lt. Spindler’s former platoon members, as well as his next of kin, the Gates family members, will attend the ceremony. The “John Gates Spindler Memorial Scholarship” will benefit one or more young men at St. Louis University High School each year and will ensure that Spindler’s memory will live on, not only with his classmates, but also with future generations of SLUH graduates. For more information, email Bob Seitz at bsdonovan@charter.net or call (314) 353-7707.

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FIRST Robotics team members seek to inspire a love of science, technology father, Paul, got Boeing to sponsor the WCA robotics team and eventually got Brianna interested in it. She said her experience at Camp EDI was amazing. “A lot of the kids were curious about how we told the robot what to do,” DeGroot said. “They were fascinated with it and loved seeing it up close.” Zandstra agreed. “They loved it. I remember hearing lots of ‘whoas’ and ‘wows.’ They got really excited when it climbed the steel pyramid,” Zandstra said. He also said the WCA robotics team members were able to show the campers a more serious side of working with robots. “We exhibited the robot’s abilities but also explained to the campers how our team functions in a professional and efficient manner in every way,” he said. The interaction was fitting since the Former members of Westminster’s FIRST WCA team is a member of a national orgaRobotics team show off the school’s nization known as FIRST, which stands competition robot. for “For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” By MARCIA GUCKES Hartmann said he thought the WCA mguckes@newsmagazinenetwork.com team’s mission to camp EDI was a success. This summer, three recent graduates “We exposed a large group of kids to a from Westminster Christian Academy relevant and possible career for some of (WCA) injected a byte of robot fun into a them,” Hartmann said. “Inspiring intercamp for children with diabetes. est in these fields is the purpose of FIRST, The trio was former members of WCA’s and is meant to pave the way to a better robotics team who demonstrated the future shaped by the creativity we employ school’s robot to children attending the in these future technologies.” “Exercise, Diet and Insulin” (EDI) camp DeGroot said another reason for bringsponsored by the American Diabetes Asso- ing the FIRST mission to Camp EDI was ciation in Fredericktown, Mo. to show the campers that they don’t have to David Hartmann, Brianna DeGroot and wait until they grow up to see some of their James Zandstra showed off their robot’s high-tech dreams come true. skill at climbing a pyramid and throwing “I think that showing these kids how Frisbees. they could work to build this robot now … Hartmann used to be an EDI camper shows that dreams can be possible now, not himself, and his mother, Cathy, used to just something in the future,” DeGroot said. manage the ADA camp. Zandstra summed it up this way, “We just “Camp gave to him what it gives to count- like to see other people get as much enjoyless other children, a place where he was ment out of our team and robot as we do.” not alone,” Cathy said. “At camp everyone Zandstra, DeGroot and Hartmann are all is alike. Everyone is testing blood sugar currently freshmen at Missouri School of and dosing insulin.” Technology and Science in Rolla. But that’s not all that happens at camp. It’s also a place where kids get to dream big dreams and find inspiration in their fellow campers and in special guests like the FIRST Robotics team. David said, “When I looked at my options of how I might share the experience I had with others, Camp EDI was an obvious choice … because I had attended (the camp) because I am also Type 1 diabetic. Also, about twothirds of all the school’s diabetics were on the robotics team, so it only seemed natural.” Another robotics team member has a different kind of family connection to the robot’s trip to summer camp. DeGroot’s Brianna DeGroot talking to camper

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Off to a solid start The Lafayette Lancers are off to a solid start this season, having recently captured the Troy Leadoff Classic. The Lancers defeated Palmyra 1-0 to capture their first championship in the annual softball tourney since 2007. Kaitlyn Boal scored the lone run on a squeeze bunt by Marissa Gress. Pitcher Maddie Seifert picked up the victory. In fact, she picked up all four wins. Coach Scott DeNoyer said she did an “incredible job.”

High school softball The Kennedy Celts won the recent Notre Dame round-robin, defeating Bishop DuBourg 7-2. “We played well defensively throughout the tournament,” coach Troy Ufert said. “I look for us to hit the ball a little better as the season goes on. I thought our small ball game was strong during the tournament as well.” He said the offense was “pretty balanced.” “Everyone contributed from top to bottom in one way or another,” Ufert said. “Lexi Donahue, Kathleen Miller, and Amanda Cabrera each had five hits in three games.” Cabrera picked up all three wins for

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High school boys cross country The Eureka Wildcats won the 10-team Randy Seagrist/Lafayette Cross Country Invitational. Eureka won with 46 points. Other local team scores were Lafayette in second with 54 points and Parkway South in fourth place with 104 points. Eureka coach Darrell Lewis said the field for the invitational was a good one. “We knew there was some good teams in the field,” Lewis said. “Several of the teams had made it to the state championship meet the year before. We also knew some of the teams had graduated some key runners so we thought we would be in the mix.” Eureka senior Tyler Beaman was fourth overall in 16 minutes, 52 seconds. He was followed by freshman Zach Long in fifth place at 16:57. Senior Sam Naeger came in 10th in 17:26, sophomore Zach Balleau

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was 12th in 17:36 and junior Jerod Broadbooks finished 15th in 17:41. “Zach Balleau and Zach Long are young guys that were running in their first high school cross country race,” Lewis said. “I knew they could both run very well at the varsity level, but I wasn’t exactly sure where they would finish since it was their first race. Running as well as they did was key to the team winning the meet.” Lafayette coach Sean O’Connor also was happy with how his Lancers ran. Sophomore Dylan Quisenberry was the medalist in the meet with a time of 16:08. “That was a great time for him,” O’Connor said. “With his work ethic, I believe he will keep getting faster as the season goes on.” While O’Connor does not want to put too many expectations on the young sophomore, he said he believes this could be the start of a solid season for him. “In any given race many kids could win, but I think it’s realistic for him to have a shot at winning a few more races this season,” O’Connor said. Overall, O’Connor said his team performed well. Alec Haines ran a 17:02 to finish eighth for Lafayette. Devin Meyrer ran a 17:07 to come in ninth and Josiah McElmurry ran a 17:13 to finish 11th. This looks like it might be a special group this fall for the Lancers. “I have a good feeling about this group,” O’Connor said. “We are going to be very young but the talent’s there to be competitive in every race and that’s all I can ask from them.”

High school girls volleyball In their season opener, defending state champion Lafayette Lancers girls had to come up with something they never did last year and that was come from behind. Last year in winning their second Missouri Class 4 title, the Lancers went 40-0 and never lost a set. Lafayette ranked No. 13 in the PrepVolleyball.com preseason national rankings. Lafayette defeated the powerful St. Joseph’s Angels 19-25, 25-14, 25-19 to earn the victory. The Angels are ranked No. 55 in the nation.

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John Burroughs defeated MICDS 3-0 to win the first Metro League Tournament. It was formerly the MICDS Tournament and it was played at MICDS. Ladue scored a 2-0 win over Principia to take third place. In the consolation game, Priory earned a 2-0 win over Lutheran South. Westminster Christian Academy won the seventh-place team with a 5-0 win over Lutheran North.

College women’s volleyball Samford freshman Erin Bognar had a stellar collegiate debut weekend at the UAB/Samford Volleyball Challenge, and the Southern Conference recognized her performance by naming her the SoCon Freshman of the Week. The Westminster Christian Academy graduate was the only Bulldog freshman to start all four matches. She was second on the team with 36 kills, only trailing Michaela Reesor with 39, to go along with 21 digs, six block assists and three service aces. Bognar’s best performance of the weekend came in the 3-0 win over Mercer, where she led all players with 17 kills with only two errors on 29 swings for a .517 attack percentage.

College wrestling The Maryville University wrestling team has brought in the No. 3 ranked non-Division I recruiting class in the nation as rated in the September 2013 edition of Wrestling USA Magazine. The rankings were based upon the evaluations from Dan Fickel of the Best 2013 High School Seniors. “This recruiting class is a great fit for Maryville University and our wrestling program,” said Saints head coach Mike Denney. “We wanted to bring in top people who excel both academically and on the mat. “All of the incoming student-athletes will be great additions to the program as we build upon the successes from last year and our first Division II national champion.” Maryville, which was ranked as high as No. 15 by the National Wrestling Coaches Association last year, opens the 2013-14 season with the University of Central Missouri Open Nov. 17.

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Prep football – Week four forecast By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Three big conference matchups highlight week four of the high school football schedule. The Parkway West Longhorns go to face the Parkway Central Colts in a battle of Suburban South Conference squads Friday. In the other big league contest Friday, the Marquette Mustangs will play at the Parkway South Patriots field in a Suburban West Conference game. In a battle of longtime Metro League rivals, Priory goes to play at MICDS on Saturday afternoon. The Colts under coach Mark Goldenberg have opened the season strong again and are ranked high in the Missouri Class 5 state coaches poll. Parkway Central opened the season with two dominating wins over Ladue and Clayton. Parkway Central quarterback Zack Lazenby and running back Augie Brooks along with receivers Jonathan Bonner and Johnny Naughton lead a strong offense. Naughton and Bonner also spark a defense that is stout and unyielding. The Longhorns, on the other hand, were shut out in their first two games of the 2013 campaign. Parkway West will be looking to spark its season with a good performance

against the host Colts. Marquette has a balanced running attack led by Charles Turner, Jacobi Boykin and Jack Whitworth. Austin Powers is a talented quarterback who likes to throw to Matt Scheibel and Turner. Eli Erickson is the quarterback for Parkway South and his top receivers are Jacob Hayes and Keenan Borders. Erickson also is a talented runner for the Patriots. Priory opened its season under coach Marty Combs with two runaway victories. Andrew Rund is the quarterback and leading rusher for the high-scoring Rebels. Here are the games scheduled for Friday. All have 7 p.m. kickoffs. • Northwest Cedar Hill at Lafayette • Kennedy at Lutheran St. Charles • Marquette at Parkway South • Parkway West at Parkway Central • Chaminade at De Smet Jesuit • Eureka at Oakville • Lindbergh at CBC On Saturday, two games kickoff at 1 p.m.: • University City at Parkway North • Clopton at Principia and two kickoff at 2 p.m.: • Priory at MICDS • Lutheran South at Westminster

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what can and can’t be recycled and how we can all care for our planet! The Safety Demonstration Fair presented by MoDot and Midas includes safety stations where kids of all ages and their parents learn about motor vehicle and helmet safety. A Texting While Driving simulator gives parents and teens a chance to see the effects of texting on their driving skills. Clif Wilkerson, co-owner of five Midas locations in St. Louis says Midas has participated in Kid City every year since its inception. “We think it’s important that we try and keep kids as safe as possible and educate parents to help them do that,” Wilkerson said. “It’s the commitment that we want to make to try to keep as many of our kids as safe as possible.” Among the Safety Fair stations is a Car Seat and Seatbelt Station for parents to learn how to install a car seat correctly. “It’s important that these kids are secured into their vehicles correctly so that it doesn’t create any problems, Wilkerson said. Shirlyn Myles, community liaison for MoDOT, said MoDOT has always taken a role when it comes to highway and road safety, “whether our approach is to tackle the issue of texting and driving, drunk driving or child passenger safety.” “Our primary focus is safety, safety first,” Myles said. “This year, we’re focusing our reach across many subdivisions, so we hope to have a larger reach to serve an even larger, more diverse community.” One hundred bicycle helmets will also be given away each day for kids 10 and under. Returning favorites of Kid City will include the American Eagle Kid’s Credit Union where kids will compute simple math games to receive a $5 gift certificate that will be redeemed when they open an AECU savings account as well as The Prairie Farms Experience which gives kids a

chance to see what it is like to experience life on a farmerowned dairy farm – and taste their favorite milk as well. Kid City will take place during the Budweiser Taste of St. Louis on Sept. 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Olive and 13th streets. For more information visit stlkidcity. com. Taste of St. Louis will take place Friday, September 27, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, the 28th, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; and Sunday, the 29th, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. After the event, parents can take advantage of a free child passenger safety check on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at selected locations, including St. Louis Premium Outlets, located at 18521 Outlet Blvd. in Chesterfield. For more information about Kid City or to register for the safety check, visit stlkidcity.com.

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Eureka Post 177: ‘the magical ride’ By WARREN MAYES wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com Eureka Post 177 enjoyed a Legion baseball season that will be remembered for a long time. It was a season of many accomplishments. Eureka won the regular season District 10 championship and followed that by claiming the District 10 postseason tournament. Post 177 also won the Zone IV tournament with a 4-3 win over host Jackson to qualify for its first-ever state tourney appearance. That’s where the dream season ended. Rod’s A’s, of Blue Springs, stopped Post 177 short of their goal of earning a berth in the 2013 American Legion World Series. The Blue Springs powerhouse scored a 7-2 victory over Eureka for the Legion state championship at Dey Field at Liberty Park Stadium in Sedalia. “This season was special for many reasons, starting with the players we had,” said assistant coach Cameron Phillips. “These are guys that myself and (Eureka head coach) Robert Huckstep have grown extremely close with, and it was just one of those storybook rides that you never wanted to end. “To say they’re special is probably an understatement. They did things for our program that no one has, and we will forever remember the magical ride.” Going into the season, Phillips said the Eureka coaching staff believed this team was capable of playing deep into the summer. “We thought we had the opportunity. Now, that doesn’t always mean things are going to go your way, but we thought our core guys could get us back into the Zone Tournament and give us a shot at moving toward state,” Phillips said. “We set lofty goals for ourselves, and winning state was among them.” Post 177 finished with a sparkling record of 37-14. Eureka won the Brooks Robinson Classic in Mountain Home, Ark., before going on its postseason run. The leadership of the veterans helped give the team a solid anchor this season to lean on for support. “It all started with our seniors. Those guys have the mindset of champions,” Phillips said. “They were focused, determined and intense, but at the same time, they play the game like it’s their backyard and they’ve been doing this for years.” It was a total team effort. Pitching, defense and offense all contributed to Eureka winning this summer. “Our pitching was great all year. We didn’t necessarily have a ton of depth, with us really only relying on seven guys for a 51-game season,” Phillips said. “But guys stepped up, went deep into games, and it went from there. Our defense was spectacular all season; there’s just no other way to put it. Drew Fair, Sean Murley, Rudy May, Connor Pahl and Adam Schnurbusch all

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had fantastic years defensively.” In a season full of highlights, Phillips said there are many memories to treasure. “I think we would all say that winning the District 10 Tournament and Zone Tournament are tough to top, but there are some plays that definitely stand out,” Phillips said. “Sean Murley’s home run against Pontonoc, Miss., in the Mountain Home tournament was incredible; Ian Schnurbusch’s pinch-hit single that secured the District 10 postseason title was storybook; and Adam Schnurbusch’s throw to save the day against Jackson are some of the ones that stand out.” Pahl led the team in most of the offensive categories this summer. Murley, May and Fair also contributed all season. “He (Pahl) was incredible all year, and deserved his title as District 10 MVP,” Phillips said. “Sean Murley and Drew Fair did a lot of the heavy lifting with RBIs, as they hit in the middle of our order and put together great clutch at-bats. Up and down our lineup, guys just produced. “When you have a guy like Rudy May hitting eighth, who was a first-team allconference pick in the Suburban South, it’s pretty easy to see why we had success.” On the mound, all the pitchers turned in fine performances for Eureka. “Mike Lydon-Lorson, Rudy May and Brennen Lummus solidified the rotation at the end of the year, but our staff top to bottom was great,” Phillips said. “Donnie Lucas ate innings for us all year. He was just a horse. Austin Tinsley was vital to our team and won some huge games across the summer. “Jarred Boyer may have been our biggest unknown this year, in terms of role and his own personal growth, but he ended up as a lights-out reliever, and we can’t wait to see him continue to get better.” Several players will not be back next summer because they will be too old for Legion ball. Leaving Eureka will be Fair, J.J. Guenther, Murley, Schnurbusch, LydonLorson, Tinsley, Jeff Jinkerson, May, Tyler Jennings, Donnie Lucas and Pahl. ••• Editor’s Note: Sports continues with a feature on MICDS’ Matt Trowbridge on page 49.

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P rivate S chool R esources Chesterfield Day School 1100 White Road • Chesterfield (314) 469-6622 • www.chesterfielddayschool.org Matthew Virgil, Head of the School

Premier Preparation ages 18 months to 6th grade. CDS provides a personalized education of unparalleled excellence to children of diverse backgrounds. Their early childhood program is built on the power of Montessori teaching methods and bridges to an upper-elementary program mirroring methods used at respected secondary schools. The CDS curriculum is designed to reflect the path of child development from concrete to conceptual learning. Their teachers work collaboratively with parents to challenge each individual student. At CDS your child will be immersed in an environment that promotes concentration, independence and respect. 6th graders graduate ready for any rigorous secondary school environment. For more information visit them at www.chesterfielddayschool.org.

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Founded in 1981, Chesterfield Montessori School offers authentic Montessori programs from toddlers (from age 16 months) through Grade 8. CMS is a non-profit private school accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), which was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori. The school is situated on a five-acre campus in Chesterfield, with an awardwinning building, playgrounds, a swimming pool, two tennis courts and a children’s garden. Students come from many countries and diverse backgrounds. Most importantly, Montessori educators recognize Chesterfield Montessori School as one of the finest schools in the United States. Please visit our website for more information: www.chesterfieldmontessori.org.

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Set on a beautiful, 13-acre, wooded campus, The Fulton School is a small, independent school – located just 10 minutes west of Wildwood – serving children from preschool through 12th grade. Fulton provides an excellent education for students of various backgrounds and learning styles. Using a Montessori-based, multi-aged, personalized approach gives students the space to learn without limits and to be curious without caution. The Fulton School offers a rich music program, varsity athletics, upper school electives and block scheduling, and an international boarding program.

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P rivate S chool R esources John F. Kennedy Catholic High School 500 Woods Mill Road • Manchester (636) 227-5900 • www.kennedycatholic.net Father Bob Suit, President Mary Hey, Principal

age 4 through grade 6

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is the only co-educational Catholic high school in West County. Kennedy Catholic offers a college preparatory curriculum for students across the learning spectrum. Students are afforded the opportunity to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially while achieving leadership positions in co-curriculars and excelling in both the arts and athletics. Classroom teaching is enhanced with full integration of technology via laptops and software. Community, Excellence, Compassion . . . Kennedy Catholic. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.

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Ranked in the top 10% of Christian schools in America, Kirk Day School has been preparing students for the academic rigors of college preparatory high schools since 1992. KDS grows graduates who excel academically, participate actively, and engage the world for Christ. KDS curriculum meets the educational goals of each student including the academically gifted who are further challenged through individualized instruction addressing each student’s unique needs for an accelerated and dynamic program.

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Living Water Academy 17770 Mueller Road • Wildwood (636) 821-2308 • www.LivingWaterAcademy.com Thomas Keller, Head of School

Open House Schedule Sunday, September 29th 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Founded in 2005, Living Water Academy (LWA) partners with parents to nurture Christ-like character in their students, preparing them to be spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally ready to impact the world for Jesus Christ. LWA’s Christ-centered curriculum takes His love beyond the chapel and directly into their preschool through 8th grade classrooms, incorporating Christ’s love and learnings into every subject. Their curriculum includes proven learning programs that prepare students for success in high school and beyond. Additionally, their “beyond the classroom” opportunities offer a variety of classes at every grade level to stretch the body as well as the mind.

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Lutheran High School of St. Charles County 5100 Mexico Road • St. Peters (636) 928-5100 • www.lutheranhighstcharles.com Jon Bernhardt, Principal

Because your child was created to make a difference. Open House, Thursday, October 17 at 6:45 p.m. RSVP at wcastl.org/admissions

Lutheran High School of St. Charles County is a 9th through 12th grade Christian, col lege preparatory institution whose mission focuses on the spiritual, academic, and per sonal growth of its students.The Lutheran Church has a long history of excellence in education and Lutheran High St. Charles builds on that tradition with teachers who demonstrate a passion for learning and serving. Lutheran High students score in the top 5% nationally on the ACT, and the class of 2013 had an average ACT score of a 25.6. Ninety-four percent of the student body is involved in some sort of extracurricular activity ranging from athletics, to fine arts, to different clubs that serve the St. Charles County Community. Grades 7-12 . Coeducational 314.997.2900 . Town & Country, MO

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Rosati-Kain High School 4389 Lindell Blvd. • St. Louis (314) 533-8513 • www.rosati-kain.org Sr. Joan Andert, SSND '69, President

Rosati-Kain High School is a Catholic, all-girls college preparatory high school located in the Central West End of the City of St. Louis. Like our neighborhood, Rosati-Kain is dynamic and diverse, with a student body drawn from sixty-eight zip codes and over one hundred elementary schools. Rosati-Kain challenges young women to live their faith in Jesus Christ and to fully realize their own potential. Please visit www.rosati-kain.org to schedule a shadow visit today, or contact Courtney Bolesta, Enrollment Specialist, at 314-533-8513, ext. 215 or cbolesta@rosati-kain.org for more information.

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The St. Austin School 1755 Des Peres Road • St. Louis (314) 580-2802 • www.saintaustinschool.org

At The St. Austin School, parents know their children are in good hands. A small pre-kindergarten to eighth grade private elementary school, The St. Austin School is an independent school devoted to a classical education imbued with the Catholic faith. Experienced and dedicated teachers work to instill each child with a love for learning and the skills of critical thinking and careful reading which allows the student to succeed and excel in secondary schools of the highest caliber. Small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios provide teachers with the opportunity to know their students as individuals and to maximize their inherent gifts.

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Twin Oaks Christian School 1230 Big Bend Road Twin Oaks, MO 63021

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P rivate S chool R esources St. Joseph's Academy 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd. • St. Louis (314) 394-4300 • www.stjosephacademy.org Anita Reznicek, President • Dr. Diane Cooper, Principal

St. Joseph’s Academy, founded in 1840, is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Their mission at the Academy is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge and respect for self and others through a blend of rigorous academics, exposure to the arts, competitive athletics and a variety of service opportunities. Their community expects these women to make a profound impact in the world. Stop by their Open House on Sunday, November 3 from Noon to 4:00pm for more information about becoming a “values-driven woman leader” at St. Joseph’s Academy.

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Twin Oaks Christian School 1230-A Big Bend Road • Ballwin (636) 861-1901 • www.twinoakschristianschool.org Cathy Jones, Head of the School

A well-rounded student deserves a well-rounded school. Twin Oaks Christian School is committed to providing a strong, accredited, balanced education with a Biblical perspective. Their teachers and staff are devoted to developing all aspects of the character—academic, emotional, physical, spiritual—in each of their students. Children ages 3 through 8th grade receive private school education, fine arts instruction, physical education, Spanish instruction, a competitive athletics program and extracurricular activities at their conveniently located (141 and Big Bend) campus. Come visit their Open House on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 PM.

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• Academically-based Pre-K program for children 3-5 years old • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday full and half-day programs • Solid spiritual foundation based on traditional Catholic principles • Rigorous academic preparation for grades K-8 in a joyful, nurturing environment • Latin, Spanish, Art, Music & P.E. • Student/faculty ratio 8:1 To preach...the unsearchable riches of Christ.” (Ephesians 3:8)

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Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School 801 S. Spoede Road • Frontenac (314) 432-2021 • www.vdoh.org Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Head of School

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School is an independent, Catholic school educating boys and girls age 3-grade 6 and young women grades 7-12. As a member of an international network of Sacred Heart schools, it shares an educational philosophy of faith, academics, service, community, and personal growth. The students are prepared to serve as global citizens through cultural exchange opportunities with 45 countries. An 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures exceptional individualized attention. The school is also recognized nationally as a leader in classroom technology. Visit www.vdoh.org to learn how you can join the journey!

Non-Discriminatory Policy – The St. Austin School does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, sex, color, and national or ethnic origin. The St. Austin School adopts this racially nondiscriminatory policy as to students, makes this policy known to the general public, and operates in a bona fide manner in accordance therewith in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance, scholarship and loan programs (if any), and other school administered programs.

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CITY OF WINCHESTER PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held at 6:15 p.m., September 25, 2013 at Winchester City Hall, at which time citizens may be heard on the Property Tax Rates proposed to be set by the City of Winchester, Missouri. The tax rates are set to produce revenues which the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 as amended, shows to be required from the property tax, after all adjustments are made to conform to the rollback provisions of Section 137.073 and 137.115.2 R.S.Mo. 1986 and Article X, Section 22 of the Missouri Constitution, following the general assessment. The tax rate is expressed in cents per One Hundred and .00/100 Dollars ($100.00) of annual valuation. In accordance with H.B. 1150, effective January 1, 2003, property subclassifications have been set forth:

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The tax rates outlined herein are merely proposed and are subject to increase or decrease. The final tax levies to be set by the City shall be established in accordance with the provisions of Section 137.073 and 137.115.2 R.S.Mo. 1986 and Article X, Section 22 of the Missouri Constitution, and H.B. 1150. Said determination shall be made in accordance with the most current information as to the 2013 assessed valuation for the City as are now known and provided by St. Louis County. Information and records concerning the City’s rollback calculations will be available at the Public Hearing. The City, in setting its tax levies, is not proposing to increase its tax revenues in 2013 from the tax revenues permitted to be produced, based upon the 2012 tax levies, exclusive of new construction and improvement

Board of Aldermen, City of Winchester by: Barbara Beckett, Administrator/Treasurer Residents of Winchester are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Winchester regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636)391-0600 or 1-800-735-2966 (Relay Mo.) no later than 4 PM on the third day preceding the hearing. Offices are open 9 AM to 4 PM Monday thru Friday.

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“There will be activities that people of all ages can enjoy together, so it’s a great opportunity for families to attend a positive event that will enhance their quality of life on many levels.” – SHARON HUBER “The focus will be on bringing the community together and raising the quality of life for all generations,” said Sharon Huber, publisher of West Newsmagazine. “There will be information and activities for people of all ages, ranging from health, home improvement and education to helping older family members. There also will be activities that people of all ages can enjoy together, so it’s a great opportunity for families to attend a positive event that will enhance their quality of life on many levels.” Presented by West Newsmagazine and sponsored by Monsanto (title sponsor), Gershman Mortgage (gold sponsor), the city of Chesterfield and the Chesterfield DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, the EXPO will feature more than 80 exhibits from area businesses, service providers and community organizations, plus informational seminars, food samplings, kids’ activities, music, door prizes, raffles, giveaways and even a drawing for a free vacation. Some highlights of the EXPO include: • St. Louis Rams cheerleaders and game telecast – EXPO guests can view the Rams/ Texans game with fellow fans and members of the Rams cheerleading squad in the comfort of the hotel lobby. • Rockwood School District Student Art Walk – The artistic creativity of area students will be showcased at the EXPO.

• Senior Resource Center – The Chesterfield Older Adults Task Force will be available to answer questions, distribute information and offer counsel on seniorrelated matters. • “Live to Dance” – West County resident Ellen Abramson will share her amazing and inspiring story of surviving cardiac arrest and spread her message of heart disease awareness/prevention. • “Grandma’s Off Her Rocker” – Bonnie Solomon, a leading community expert on matters relating to baby boomers and older adults, will provide a light-hearted but helpful look at age, aging and dementia. • Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Bulletin Board – Guests can learn more about the community and employment, networking and business opportunities. • Electronics recycling – Anything that plugs into a wall or runs on a battery can be recycled for free, compliments of RNA Worldwide Computer and Electronics Recycling. • Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic for Kids – With parental (or grandparental) assistance, kids can build a birdhouse or wooden toy or complete another fun project. • Monarch Fire Protection Kids’ Course – An obstacle course will teach the best practices for fire and home safety. • Health screenings – Screening stations will allow guests to check on their blood pressure and other health issues. • Circus Kaput Kids’ Corner – Face painting, cotton candy and a balloon artist will entertain kids and their families. • Crime scene vehicle – The Chesterfield Police Department will provide a look at how a crime scene vehicle functions and distribute first-aid kits. • Mobility van – EXPO guests can discover how to remain independent using the latest concept in assisting those with transportation issues. • Generations Photo Booth – Trotter Photography will provide a complimentary photo of the entire family. • Mark Klose – Guests can meet and visit with the popular K-HTS Radio personality. • Free food samplings –West County restaurants will offer free tastings. • Circle Of Concern food drive – Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or toiletries to donate to the Valley Park food pantry. • Wellcare BINGO – The final hour of the EXPO will feature a fun game of BINGO. Watch future issues of West Newsmagazine for EXPO updates. For a comprehensive schedule and exhibitor list, visit newsmagazinenetwork.com.

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We hope you will join us on the weekend of Sept. 2829 for the Wildwood BBQ Bash presented by St. Louis Home Fires. It’s hard to believe it has been nine years since the first Bash was held as a small, seven-team competition on the parking lot of St. Louis Home Fires in Ballwin! We’re thrilled that the city of Wildwood has agreed once again to host the Bash on the beautiful grounds of its Wildwood Town Center. The spacious venue is ideal for the event, which over the years has grown to draw more than 100 barbecue teams and more than 50,000 guests over the course of a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend. As in the past, participating pit masters will compete in eight barbecue categories, including Brisket, Ribs, Pork, Pork Steak, Dessert, Chili, Chicken and Chef’s Choice. The event has become a win-win for competitors and guests alike, as the chefs get to showcase their culinary skills, and Bash guests have the opportunity to taste award-winning barbecue offered for purchase by many of the competitors.

A full schedule of activities and entertainment have been planned for this year’s Bash. There will be a chicken wing eating contest sponsored by Wildwood Pub & Grill, Nationwide Insurance yogurt eating contests sponsored by Lanham Agency, Iron Chef and People’s Choice competitions, a cooking demonstrations, inflatables for kids, a fireworks display presented courtesy of Three French Hens and U.S. Bank, and much, much more. Live music always is a big part of the Bash, and the lineup this year includes the Dogtown Allstars, Jeremiah Johnson, Kingdom Brothers, and Funky Butt Brass

Band. Charles Glenn – who is well known for his beautiful rendition of the national anthem at St. Louis Blues, Rams and Cardinals games – will join us this year to sing at the opening ceremonies. We hope you will plan to visit the ninth annual BBQ Bash and experience the fun and camaraderie of a great community event that pays tribute to barbecue – a great American tradition! Parking will be available at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood, where a shuttle will be available to transport guests to and from the Bash. A special thanks to all of the barbecue enthusiasts competing in this year’s Bash; the businesses and organizations that are participating and supporting the event; and all our friends at the city of Wildwood who provide amazing support and enthusiasm for the celebration! Frank Schmer President, St. Louis Home Fires, St. Louis BBQ Society Tim Woerther Mayor of Wildwood

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Whether or not they are aware of who he is, St. Louis sports fans are familiar with Charles Glenn’s stirring performances of the national anthem at Cardinals, Rams and Blues games. Those who attend this year’s Wildwood BBQ Bash will have an opportunity to hear and see up close the award-winning singer when he takes the stage to sing the national anthem and “God Bless America” during the opening ceremonies. “Don’t miss him. He’s very popular in St. Louis,” advised Bash organizer Frank Schmer. Glenn, 58, began singing back in his high school days when he received early training in voice and percussion. It’s possible that he inherited his vocal talent from his mother, Maye Baker. “She was an opera and Broadway singer,” Glenn said. “She even performed at the Muny.” Glenn continues to impress audiences with his ability to fill an amazing number of requests. His diverse repertoire includes

varied styles of music including rock, pop, jazz and standards. He simply loves to entertain, whether solo, duo with wife, Nikki, or performing with his entire band, The Charles Glenn Group. In August, Glenn competed on the NBC show “The Winner Is,” an experience that he described as a combination of fun and nerve-wracking. “I was a bit nervous with all those cameras pointing at me, so I acted like none of the cameras were there,” he said. “I just performed.” Although he didn’t win, his performance added another accomplishment to a bio that includes some very impressive national exposure. Glenn has opened for such famous artists as Smokey Robinson, Huey Lewis and the News, and the Allman Brothers. He has shared the stage with Earth, Wind & Fire; The Doobie Brothers; Chuck Berry; Meatloaf; Andrae Crouch; and Calvin Bridges. He performed a series of engagements with the The Fifth Dimension. He has entertained at grand openings for casinos in Kansas City and Las Vegas and was selected by Don King Promotions to sing the national anthem for both nationally televised Corey Spinks fights. One of Glenn’s most memorable and emotional moments was singing the national anthem and “God Bless America” for the St. Louis Rams vs. New York Giants football game two weeks after Sept. 11, 2001. An active volunteer and contributor to local schools’ music and performing arts programs, Glenn does a lot of private performances in and out of town for weddings and corporate events. He and his wife also can be heard monthly at Donatello’s Bistro in Lake Saint Louis. Glenn will perform at the Bash at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Main Stage.

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The stakes are bigger than ever for this year’s Wildwood BBQ Bash: The barbecue team crowned Grand Champion will automatically receive a coveted invitation to compete in the World Food Championships (WFC) taking place Nov. 7-10 in Las Vegas. Billed as the highest stakes food competition in the world, the second annual WFC will award $300,000 in cash and prizes to as many as 108 competitors in a field of 450. Invited culinary masters compete tournament-style in seven categories, including Barbecue, Chili, Burger, Sandwich, Dessert, Bacon and Recipe. The winner of each category advances to the Final Table for a shot at the ultimate title of World Food Champion. Invitations to the World Barbecue Championship category of the WFC are reserved for champions of the world’s premier barbecue competitions. Elliot Mellow, a board member of the St. Louis BBQ Society, learned about the event from people he met when traveling to various barbecue contests around the country. He decided to look into securing St. Louis pit masters a presence at this year’s WFC. “It sounded like a cool deal, so I tried to figure out a way to get St. Louis involved,” said Mellow, who is a member of the 2012 Wildwood BBQ Bash Grand Champion ASAP BBQ team. “I reached out to the WFC on behalf of the St. Louis BBQ Society.”

Mellow said the St. Louis BBQ Society is smaller than the barbecue organizations that were sanctioned to compete in last year’s WFC, but he decided to contact contest officials and see what it would take to get some St. Louis barbecue teams represented. He gave them an overview of the St. Louis BBQ Society, and after inquiring about its various contests, WFC officials determined that the winner of the Wildwood BBQ Bash would be invited to this year’s contest. “I think the reason they were probably drawn to the Bash is the fact that it has eight different categories, where most of our other contests have four or five,” Mellow said. “I think the Bash is as good of a contest as any to be affiliated with the WFC.” After sanctioning the Wildwood BBQ Bash as a qualifying event, the WFC reached out to Mellow for some St. Louis judges. “They asked us to send a handful of judges to them, and I think six of our judges are signed up to go out to Las Vegas to judge the World Food Championships,” Mellow said. The World Barbecue Championship will feature the best championship pit masters from all qualifying events competing for a piece of the competition’s $50,000 prize purse. The winner of the World Barbecue Championship will receive a $10,000 payout and move on to the WFC Final Table for a shot at an additional $50,000 in prize money.

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music to the Main Stage from 4-7:30 p.m. Following its 2011 release of “Brand Spank’n Blue,” the band extended its reach to larger audiences via radio, and last year, SiriusXM Radio’s BB King’s Bluesville began airing tracks from the CD, giving JBB some well-deserved nationwide exposure. The Kingdom Brothers Band will be making a repeat appearance at the Bash also and is slated play from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday. The St. Louis band that “uses the blues to spread the news” is a blues/Gospel/rock six-pack of talent that credits its sound to the influences of Albert King, Freddie King, Otis Rush, Bernard Allison, Guitar Shorty and several more of their favorite blues greats. Funky Butt Brass Band (FBBB) will bring the sounds on Sunday, playing from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Making its third consecutive trip to the Wildwood BBQ Bash, FBBB gives traditional New Orleans brass tunes a twist and also likes to mix in some Motown, Southern rock, Chicago blues and St. Louis R&B. Since its founding in 2008, the sixpiece band has released two CDs; played at numerous festivals; opened from some legendary Louisiana artists; and recently, was named Best Jam/Funk Band in the Riverfront Times Music Awards for the second consecutive year.

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The Wildwood BBQ Bash is about more than great barbecue; it is a family event that brings out some dedicated volunteers who work hard to make the community a better place. For example, the past six years, members of the Crestwood Elks Lodge No. 2503 have brought their Drug Awareness (DA) trailer to Wildwood BBQ Bash. The mobile exhibit is there to publicly present the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) Drug Awareness Program. “I’ve seen appreciative kids who visit the trailer one year and stop by the following year to say hello,” BBQ Bash organizer Frank Schmer said. “The Elks have talked to thousands of kids about the dangers of drugs at the Bash alone.” The Elks are committed to eliminating the use and abuse of illegal drugs and believe that in order to ensure a bright future for the country, it is essential that American youth be raised in a drug-free environment. At this year’s BBQ Bash, volunteers will be available in the DA trailer to talk to parents, teachers and kids

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Decreased sleep leads to increased food purchasing Results of yet another study support the notion that sleep deprivation contributes to poor dietary decisions. Research published in Obesity, the journal of The Obesity Society, revealed that people who were deprived of a single night’s sleep purchased more calories and grams of food in a mock supermarket on the following day. For the study, Swedish researchers gave 14 normal-weight men about $50 to spend on groceries on the morning after a night of total sleep deprivation and also on the morning following a night of sleep. When sleep-deprived, the men bought food containing significantly more calories (9 percent) and weighing more in grams (18 percent), compared to their purchases after a good night’s sleep. “We hypothesized that sleep deprivation’s impact on hunger and decision-making would make for the ‘perfect storm’ with regard to shopping and food purchasing, leaving indi-

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Community Family mediCine 17269 Wild Horse Creek Road (Behind Reliance Bank) • Chesterfield • 636.778.1003 Dr. Haikun Li can trace her decision to become a doctor to her 13th birthday – the day of her grandfather’s untimely death. “I was deeply touched by his stoic struggle for life as he battled valiantly against cancer. At his bedside, I made a promise to forge a career that provided relief to others,” Dr. Li explained. In practice at Community Family Medicine in Chesterfield Valley, Dr. Li is board-certified in family medicine. She is a primary care physician who provides both illness and wellness services and treats each patient with the utmost respect. “It is our mission to work closely with each patient, listening to their concerns, understanding their needs and providing the care that they deserve,” she said. Compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and reachable, Dr. Li always calls her patients back and responds to their questions and needs in a timely manner. For her patients convenience, she also has Saturday hours twice a month. “I am eager to bring my vast medical and scientific training to bear and to develop lasting relationships with my patients,” she said.

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Dr. Boyle has been voted a “Top Doc in St. Louis” by other St. Louis dentists and 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 an “insurance network” dentist. He believes his responsibility is to his patients and their health, not the insurance companies. Many years ago, there was a patient came to Dr. Boyle only for his check-ups and cleanings and, if any treatment was needed, the patient would go to an “in network” dentist to save money. Twelve years ago, the same patient began having Dr. Boyle do all his dental work. Eventually, Dr. Boyle asked why the patient no longer went to the other dentist? The patient said; “When you do the work, Dr. Boyle, it never hurts, my teeth look great and your work lasts a whole lot longer than the work done by the other dentist”. The patient said he realized; “Ultimately, it is less expensive in the long run to do it right”. If this sounds like the approach to dental care you are looking for, we would love to be of service.

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Joseph A. Muccini, MD

MidAMericA Skin HeAltH & VitAlity center 222 South Woods Mill Road, 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 in Chesterfield, MO, 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). MidAmerica’s owner, Dr. Joseph A. Muccini, is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 20 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology. Complementing his medical expertise, Muccini offers many cosmetic services and procedures, including non-invasive skin-tightening Ulthera® treatments, PEARL® and PEARL® Fractional Laser texturing, noninvasive Cold Laser fat reduction, and Laser/IPL reduction of wrinkles, sun damage, spider veins, and excess hair, among others. He also features premier cosmetic dermatology products including Botox®, Juvéderm®, Radiesse®, Belotero®, Dysport®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Latisse®, Vivité®, SkinCeuticals®, and jane iredale®. The company’s full-time aesthetician provides chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, waxing, and other services. Dr. Muccini has been active in the development and use of technologies and techniques to evaluate human skin pathologies and cosmetic characteristics, and has authored numerous articles on the subject. He holds undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University and Columbia University, respectively, and underwent postgraduate medical training at Harvard teaching hospitals Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women’s, Boston Children’s, Beth Israel, and Deaconess. He also completed an internship in general surgery, fellowship and residency in dermatology, and a fellowship in cosmetic surgery. Muccini is a member of the AAD, ASDS, AMA, Missouri Dermatological Society, and St. Louis Dermatological Society, where he has served as president.

Damon Hays, D.P.M.

Hays Foot & ankle Center 2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd • St. Louis, 63122 • 636.825.3360 • www.haysfootandankle.com Hays Foot & Ankle Center is the medical practice of Dr. Damon Hays, board qualified podiatrist in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. “We are a podiatric medical practice treating children and adults, providing comprehensive foot care to our patients”, said Dr. Hays, a native of St. Louis. “This includes everything from routine and diabetic footcare, the crafting of custom orthotics and, if necessary, surgery.” As a premier provider of podiatric services, Hays Foot & Ankle Center is a patient practice deeply committed to delivering a level of care that surpasses patient expectations. Hays Foot & Ankle has two locations and both are at street level with parking in front. Our St. Charles office is located at 8067 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376, 636.379.2272

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Robert P. Rothenberg, DDS

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. Now celebrating over 40 years, anyone who has concerns about dental health, Dr. Rothenberg and his staff do it all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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Snyder-Stuart Podiatry 16087 Manchester Road • Ellisville 636.230.3883 www.feetonline.net www.everythingforyourfeet.com The Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) is a new and innovative machine that is the only one of its kind in the greater St. Louis area. This non-invasive, office-based treatment is the same technology used by many high level professional and Olympic athletes, as well as Nike runners, to heal all types of musculoskeletal issues: back, neck, and shoulder along with feet and ankles. SSPC is the first and only medical practice in St. Louis to acquire the $37,000 machine and now offers EPAT treatments in their Ellisville office. Each treatment takes approximately 4 minutes without the requirements of any anesthesia. It’s safe, minimally discomforting, and both feet may be treated at the same time. Patients walk out of the clinic with ease and may actually resume normal activities within 24 hours. “[EPAT] doesn’t dissolve a bone spur, which isn’t the source of most heel pain. Normally, the pain comes from a tight ligament attached to the bone spur. Using a special applicator tip, we are able to utilize pressure waves to lengthen the tight ligament that’s pulling on the bone spur which helps reduce the inflammation – and pain – around it.” The EPAT is not a temporary fix like a cortisone injection. Snyder, however, points out that it’s also not a fix-all solution either. “There are no risks or side effects,” said Snyder. “Some patients may experience minor discomfort for a few days, there’s no down time, and they can return to work the same day,” he said. “Most patients experience pain relief after three treatments. Some patients report immediate pain relief after the first treatment. However, maximum relief may take up to four weeks after the last treatment.” Since adding the EPAT technology to the practice approximately in 2012, many St. Louis orthopedists have referred their patients to SSPC to treat foot and ankle pain with EPAT for two reason: the results – an 80 percent success rate – and for the reasonable cost of the treatment. For a series of three to five visits, a patient pays $400 and typically schedules each treatment a week apart from one another. Here is what Jenny J. of Ballwin said. “I was in chronic pain. I chose to do the EPAT treatment instead of shots. I was impressed by Dr. Snyder’s detail options for my pain. After 5 treatments I am pain free. I can wear shoes with support. Note to all, my experience and results are outstanding! For more information on the EPAT machine, visit FeetOnline.net or CuraMedix.com.

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Dustin G. James, MD

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. Board certified in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine, James has been in practice for 10 years. He has always been intruiged with the details of how things work. “The practice of gastroenterology, which is the study of the digestive system, is a perfect match for these interests. You 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”, and a frequent guest on local and national media under the name, “The Tummy Doc” Several national publications to feature his expertise are Woman’s World, sheknows.com, the John Tesh show, Shape Magazine, and Family Circle 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 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 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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Exotic animals come to Butterfly House, Endangered Wolf Center Two of the St. Louis area’s unique wildlife destinations – the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka and the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield – are about to be visited by exotic animals. Both non-profit institutions will hold major fund raising events on Saturday, Sept. 28. And both events will be helped out by the renowned national wildlife group Conservation Ambassadors, who will visit each location with a variety of exotic animals, including a Siberian lynx, a bald eagle, an American alligator, a toucan and lemurs. On Sept. 28, the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka will hold its annual familyfriendly open house, Wolf Fest 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. That evening, the Butterfly House will stage its Wing Ding 2013 cocktail gala. In addition to Conservation Ambassadors, Wolf Fest 2013 will feature dozens of other exhibits, vendors and demonstrations. Exhibits will include the St. Louis Zoo, the Shaw Nature Preserve, the Butterfly House, the Audubon Center at the Riverlands, the World Bird Sanctuary and Gateway Sled Dogs. Hourly shows and demonstrations will be staged, and there will be plenty of kids

games and activities, plus live music, a photo booth, gift shop and silent auction. Delicious food, sodas and water will be available, along with beer for adults. All ages are welcome and no reservations are needed. Admission is $25 a carload. The outdoor event will be held, rain or shine. No pets are allowed. Visit endangeredwolfcenter.org for more information. Following Wolf Fest, Conservation Ambassadors will visit the Butterfly House’s Wing Ding 2013 gala. Cocktail attire is appropriate for quests attending this indooroutdoor event. The event is limited to which is for adults age 21 and older. Reservations are required for Wing Ding 2013 and can be made by calling 530-0076. This year’s Wing Ding marks 15 years since the Butterfly House, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, was established. Blue Wave butterflies will populate the conservatory that night as the Butterfly House rides the wave of new programming and educational activities in the future. Tickets include food and beverages, live entertainment, guided tours, a photo booth, valet parking and more. For more information, visit butterflyhouse.org for more information.

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ELLISVILLE AFTER WALMART While some members of the City Council rejoice, others worry about what the future holds By DAN FOX dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com Walmart no longer plans to build a store in the city of Ellisville. This announcement came two days after the expiration of the conditional use permit that Walmart was issued back in September of 2012 and had recently fought to extend at an Ellisville City Council meeting on Aug. 21. At that meeting, representatives from Walmart and their developer, the Sansone Group, told the Council that the project was on track for completion. After the Council declined to extend the CUP, Walmart director of public affairs Chris Neeley had said the company had merely wanted the extension for breathing room and the plan to build the store was still in motion. Two weeks later, Walmart informed Ellisville that it was no longer interested in moving into the community. “We have decided not to proceed with our involvement in the Ellisville development,” Walmart director of communications Anne Hatfield said in an email to West Newsmagazine. “We did all that was required of us to formally advance our project, which we did in hopes of being a part of the solution for Ellisville by creating jobs, economic development, and access to affordable groceries and other products important to today’s families.” The company’s decision came as good news to Mayor Adam Paul, who has been

a stubborn opponent of the Walmart project from the beginning. Paul, who was elected on an anti-TIF platform, said he was not necessarily against Walmart itself, but was against the tax subsidies offered as well as the planned location for the supercenter. “I think if Walmart was truly going to build on the corner, where those dilapidated parking lots are, and they weren’t requesting tax subsidies for it, this would be a no brainer for the city,” Paul said. “But you don’t build on 23 apartment buildings that have people in them to put up a Walmart for sales tax revenue.” Paul and other opponents of the Walmart may be celebrating, but the Council was not unanimous in its opposition of the supercenter coming to the city. Councilmember Matt Pirrello (District 1) said the outcome of the situation sends a bad signal to developers that Ellisville will be difficult to work with. “The intolerance of the existing majority to welcome development is going to be problematic moving forward,” Pirrello said. “I hope that the same people that managed to end this project with Walmart have an actual plan, which we are yet to see, on the books to redevelop any one of the five areas that we have identified for redevelopment.” While Walmart has been a focus of the City Council and Ellisville residents, area business owners also have been affected.

At the Aug. 21 Council meeting, several Clarkchester apartment owners came forward, saying they were ready to sell their property and move the development forward. Now they are back to square one without the promise of a buyout by Walmart and with about 50 percent fewer tenants. The apartment complex owners aren’t the only ones who have endured limbo; other area merchants also have found themselves affected. Julie and Tom Curley are the co-owners of LC Autoservice, which offers A/C service, brakes, front end work, state inspections and other general repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles. Located at 15996 Manchester Road, their business they said has seen a 50-percent loss in customers as a result of the Walmart ordeal. “After being in business for 25 years, it’s not like starting over, but it’s real close because our business is taking such a beating here in all the proceedings,” Tom Curley said. “When you do service work like we do, (customers are) not inclined to come into a business like ours if (they) are afraid that business is going to be gone any day, any week, any month.” Good PR, bad PR For the last several months, Paul has said he wants to see Ellisville move out of the spotlight and progress forward in its development. According to Paul, the city will

now be taking action to do just that. In the coming months the Council will be reviewing administrative changes that could make it easier for businesses to conduct their business – changes that Paul said are necessary. “You’ve got to jump through five hoops to get anything done, and then its got to come before the Council to get approved,” Paul said. “From a business owners standpoint, they don’t have time for that.” The first of these changes could start as soon as early October. In an ongoing project, the Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding public hearings to review city codes and making recommendations to the Council on how to change city policies to make it easier on current and future business owners. “We are going to take a look at our conditional use permit process, take a look at our usage permit process, and we are going to try to make things easier for businesses, both existing and potential businesses that want to move to Ellisville,” said Planning and Zoning Commission member Dan Duffy. “We’ve got a lot of vacancies and we want to make it easier to fill them, and easier to keep them here.” On Sept. 11, the P&Z Commission hosted the first of these public hearings. The Commission focused on Ellisville’s sign code that many business owners have See ELLISVILLE, page 60

Experts say only Ellisville’s people – its citizens and leaders – can evoke the change it needs By SARAH WILSON swilson@newsmagazinenetwork.com Theories differ as to what the decision by Walmart means for the city of Ellisville, especially with regard to existing and future business development in an already tough environment. Dr. Robert Cropf, professor of political science at Saint Louis University and former chair of the Public Policy Studies department, said the short-term effects of not installing a Walmart in Ellisville are “obviously going to hurt, but in the long term, I think a lot of that has to do with the economic trends for the region and for the country.” “There’s a lot of controversy about Walmart, and you have people who are on both sides,” Cropf said. “There are people who say Walmart is the best thing that can happen to a community since

sliced bread. But then on the other side of the fence, you have people who think Walmart takes jobs away from the community or weakens the already existing businesses in the community. “It’s certainly the case that Walmart doesn’t bring the kind of high-quality, well-paying jobs that many communities desire, but on the other hand, if your community is struggling and you don’t have a lot of other options, a Walmart might be just the thing you need.” Competing viewpoints among its citizens isn’t the only challenge municipalities face when trying to attract new businesses. They also face their neighbors. Cropf explained that local government structure contributes to the competition among municipalities in the region. “So unless you have some desirable set of characteristics that a business is look-

ing for, you’re up against a lot of competition,” Cropf said. Dr. William Rogers, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, said because of its location and proximity to municipalities such as Chesterfield, with a plethora of chains and big-box retail development, Ellisville does not have a lot of market power. “It’s not that there’s nothing special about Ellisville,” Rogers said. “But there are a lot of close substitutes to Ellisville, so there’s going to be a persistent amount of pressure on their part.” Still he said, “every place has the potential to bounce back, and not bringing in a specific business does not necessarily ruin your opportunity to develop. However, you do have to be careful because development tends to get other developments. And with Chesterfield,

that makes it difficult.” Cropf said moving forward it would be wise for Ellisville to re-assess where things went wrong. “I would re-examine where they are, how they want to go forward and how they want to market themselves,” Cropf said. “Why should someone bring their business to Ellisville? They have to be able to come up with an answer to that question that sets them apart from municipality A, B and C all down the line. And the only ones who can do that are people in the community, the people who make up the community, the businesses that are currently there, the people who live there and the elected officials. They have to engage in that deep search into why they want more business, what they hope to achieve and how they can position themselves to accomplish that.”

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claimed is restrictive. The proceedings resulted in recommendations to take to the City Council, including the recommendation to waive the permit fee and permit process for requesting a sign and the recommendation to allow several new types of signs previously not allowed. This process of change will continue when the City Council reviews the recommendations at a public hearing of its own on Oct. 2 and in voting on the implementation of the recommendations. The Curleys attended the Sept. 11 Commission meeting and said they saw it as a step in the right direction. Julie said Ellisville needs to grow into a more businessfriendly city, and that changes like the recommendations the commission agreed upon can be beneficial to the business community. Councilmember Gary Voss (District 1) also attended the Commission’s public hearing and saw it as a positive move forward. Voss, who is also a business owner, said that even changing smaller restrictions on business owners like the sign codes can attract new businesses to a community. “When you are a small business person, you look into that,” Voss said. “You want as much exposure as you can get.” More meetings, more change Over the summer, Ellisville held three town hall meetings that gave residents an opportunity to have their say in an environment outside the City Council chambers. The meetings sprang from accusations that flared up around the Walmart project, the passage of its conditional use permit, subsequent lawsuits by and against public officials and Ellisville citizens, the mayor’s impeachment and reinstatement, and allegations of a lack of government transparency. They resulted in the development of a

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Hardesty asked. “What a location!” The Cove at Justus Point is off Chesterfield Parkway on the south side of Chesterfield Mall. Turn south on Justus Post road and then an immediate right onto Milbridge Drive. “These homes offer luxury and privacy while keeping you in the heart of Chesterfield,” Hardesty said. “We are also building at Homestead Estates in Wildwood located off of Rieger Road in Wildwood offering pre-planned and custom homes priced from the low $600’s. Lastly we have one move in ready home remaining at Clayton Corners located at Clayton and Henry just west of Whole Foods and Target.” For more information on The Cove at Justus Point, Homestead Estates or Clayton Corners call (314) 581-3505 or visit www.hardestyhomes.com. Payne Family Homes offers fall financing at all communities Hoping to move into your new home for the holidays? Your timing couldn’t be better. Payne Family Homes is celebrating the autumn selling season with “Fantastic Fall Financing Options” at all 12 of the builder’s St. Louis County and St. Charles County communities. The special financing is available on purchase agreements written before Sept. 30. Visit any Payne Family Homes community and talk with a sales manager to learn

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PEOPLE Elizabeth Ulrich has joined The Krause Team at Keller Williams Realty, 16650 Chesterfield Grove Road in Chesterfield, as a real estate agent. ••• Ulrich Tom Bush has joined Balaban’s, in Chesterfield, as retail wine manager. ••• Tim Reimann has joined St. John Church in Ellisville as music director. ••• Richard Winter, president of Garden View Care Centers, has been elected to a

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PLACES Chesterfield Mall now offers free Wi-Fi access in its food court and has added new stores: Toy Tyme Play and PART-aY, an extension of the Toy Tyme toy store offering play times for kids, birthday parties, a puppet theater, grocery store, dollhouse, building tables, mini trampoline and climbing area; and Gifts ‘n Things, which carries gifts, collectibles, home décor, St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues memorabilia and more. Spencer’s is slated to open at the mall this fall. •••

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MEETINGS & NETWORKING The Wildwood Business Association and Small Business Majority present “Understanding the Affordable Care Act” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the Multipurpose Room at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood, 2645 Generations Drive. The free workshop will explain the provisions of the Affordable Care Act that address the needs of small business owners and the self-employed. Mary Timmel, Midwest outreach manager for Small Business Majority, presents. To register, visit wildwoodba.org.

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Visit stlcc.edu/golf, or call (314) 984-7660. ••• “Art from the Heart,” an event to support the Friends of Kids with Cancer Art Therapy Program, is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, 13700 Manchester Road in Manchester. Live music, wine, an auction of more than 60 pieces of children’s art, and food tastings from area restaurants are featured. For ticket information, visit friendsofkids.com. ••• The Church STL Garage Sale is from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Sept. 28 on the church parking lot at 15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin. Proceeds support mission work of pastors in India. Contact Jennifer Combs at 489-8811, or visit churchstl.org. ••• The third annual MUMC Circle of Friends Fun Run is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Schroeder Park in Manchester. Events include a non-competitive 5K run/walk and multiple kids’ runs for various ages. A barbecue after the event with food and drinks available for purchase, with face painting and music also are featured. All proceeds benefit the Circle of Friends Preschool classrooms and playground. Register at manchesterumc.org/ children-youth/circle-of-friends-preschool/ fun-run. For sponsorship opportunities, email tiffany.conway@manchesterumc.org. ••• The annual ICA 5K Run/Walk for Freedom is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Queeny Park. Proceeds help rescue girls from the horrors of sex trafficking and provide a safe place for them to live. There are cash prizes for the top runners, and participants receive refreshments, a T-shirt and race-day bag. The cost is $15 for students, $30 standard rate, $40 after Sept. 21 and $60 for families of as many as four people. To register, visit crisisaid.org, or call (314) 487-1400. ••• Strut Your Mutt is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road. The Best Friends Animal Society hosts the relaxing walk to help homeless pets, followed by a “dog festival” until 1 p.m. Visit strutyourmutt.org.

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••• The Chesterfield/Wildwood Coldwell Banker Gundaker office hosts a trivia night to benefit Ronald McDonald House at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Friday, Oct. 4 at CBC High School. Trivia, music, balloon pops, a 50/50, silent auction, raffles and more are featured. Beer, soda and water are available; guests may bring their own drinks and snacks. The cost is $20 per person, with tables of eight. Call (314) 398-3165, or email cindyschindler@cbgundaker.com. ••• The ninth annual Circle Of Concern Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by St. Mark Presbyterian Church Deacons begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Landings at Spirit Golf Club in Chesterfield. The cost is $100 per golfer/$400 per foursome and includes drinks, breakfast and lunch. Registration is due Sept. 30 by mailing checks payable to St. Mark Presbyterian Church to 601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011. Contact Glen Corlett at 537-2348 or corlettg@usmo.com.

FAMILY AND KIDS Wednesday Night Connection is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Living Word Church in Wildwood. Guests are invited to arrive anytime between 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a meal the whole family will enjoy. No reservations or tickets are required. Learn Groups for all ages (children, youth and adult) begin at 6:30 p.m. Child care is provided. Visit livingwordumc.org. ••• The city of Ellisville presents the movie “Wreck-it Ralph” at dusk on Friday, Sept. 20 on the amphitheater stage in Bluebird Park. Admission to the family-friendly film is free. Call 227-7508, or visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• A Kids’ Night Out is from 6-9:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Games, arts and crafts and swimming are featured, and pizza and drinks are provided as a snack. Kids should bring a swimsuit and towel. The fee is $10 for residents/$12 for non-residents. Registration is required. Contact Jessica Crawley at 207-2359 or jcrawley@ballwin.mo.us. ••• The city of Ellisville hosts fall hayrides

and campfires from 6:30-8 p.m. every Thursday from Sept. 26 through Oct. 17. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Meet at the Bussmann Shelter located at the back of Bluebird Park. Call 227-7508, or visit ellisville.mo.us. ••• The Just Between Friends Consignment Event is from 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27; from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28; and from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Greensfelder Recreation Complex, 550 Weidman Road. Families can shop bargains on second-hand clothing, toys, electronics, books, baby equipment, furniture and more. Consignors price and tag their own items and earn 60 to 70 percent of the sales. The funds raised stay in the community. Admission is $5 on Saturday and free on Sunday. For details or tickets, visit chesterfield.jbfsale.com.

LIVE PERFORMANCES Happy Hour Parties featuring live music, appetizers and drink specials are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays in September in the Restaurant Village area at West County Center in Des Peres. Greg Worzel plays multi-genre acoustic music on Sept. 19, and Pennsylvania Slim plays blues on Sept. 26. For more information and to register to win a limo ride from Jed’s Limousine plus free food and drink for 10 at Bravo, visit shopwestcountycenter.com. ••• Promise Christian Academy hosts Christian comedians Tim Hawkins and John Branyan at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the First Evangelical Free Church, 1375 Carman Road in Manchester. Tickets are priced from $22 to $35 and can be purchased in advance at promisestl.org.

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A petition submitted by James Brennan of McKelvey Homes, Inc., 218 Chesterfield Towne Center, Chesterfield, MO, 63005, for the approval of a final PSD site development plan for the creation of a 9 lot single family subdivision on the property commonly known as 628 – 630 Kehrs Mill Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63011.

A petition submitted by Douglas Dolan of Dolan Realty Advisors, LLC, 13075 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63131, representing AT&T Mobility for the approval of an amendment to the site development plan approved via ordinances 2660 and 12-03 to allow the removal of the flagpole requirement for the cellular tower erected in New Ballwin Park, at the location commonly known as 315 New Ballwin Rd., Ballwin, MO, 63021.

For more information call: The Ballwin Zoning Hot Line at (636) 207-2326 or the Ballwin Government Center at (636) 227- 8580 (Voice), (636) 527-9200 (TDD), 1-800-735-2466 RELAY MISSOURI. Residents of Ballwin are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Ballwin regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call the above numbers no later than 5:00 P.M. on the third business day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.

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Inspiration delivers success for Cedar Lake Cellars By BETSY ZATKULAK Author Thomas Merton once said: “Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul.” A defining moment and event for Carl Bolm came on a summer day in 2001 flying over 200 acres of farmland. What was planted in his soul was the inspiration to transform the property into a spectacular setting for nature to prosper and people to enjoy. Today, that setting is Cedar Lake Cellars, a winery and event venue. “I was actually flying over the property in a helicopter, taking lessons, and saw how amazingly beautiful it was,” said Bolm, Cedar Lake’s owner. The property was not for sale, but Bolm knocked on a door and asked the owner if he would sell. “We had lunch two weeks later, and I bought the farm,” Bolm recalled. Located 5 miles off Hwy. 70 and 11 miles off Hwy. 40, Cedar Lake showcases a spacious, manicured setting with a wine tasting and hearth room, the Big Red Barn for corporate and private events, plus a private sanctuary nestled on 100 acres, offering a picturesque setting for weddings, engagements and honeymoons. Whether it is a wedding with 100 or 700 guests, a party, corporate event or cou-

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ple’s day out, there is plenty of room for everyone. “It’s really set up quite nicely,” Bolm said. “We can have an independent event and the winery going simultaneously without one interfering with the other.” Bolm and his team spent time in California wine country for inspiration in designing the wine tasting and hearth room. They chose big timbers and stone and tiny lights for the barrel ceiling, a 50-foot granite tasting bar and 25-foot wine display. “We just wanted it to be like the West Coast, like nothing else around – open and spacious with a panoramic view of the lake and green space outside,” Bolm said. The winery features premium Missouri wines and reserve wines from California’s Paso Robles region, where Cedar Lake’s own winemaker ensures exceptional drink-ability and flavor. A chalkboard menu offers wines The Cedar Lake Cellars wine tasting room was inspired by from regions like Italy, Chile and New Zealand. A drive through the winery’s entrance and rows of grape- West Coast wineries. vines shows guests just how fruitful Missouri soil can be. “I’ve got 30 acres dedicated to the vineyard, and thus far dients. In the evening, the menu switches to steak, pasta, fish I have 2 acres planted in our Missouri grape, which is the and chicken dishes. A wine-inspired Sunday brunch is served Norton grape,” said Bolm, who is dedicated to sustainable for guests 21 and older. Catering menus and party platters practices. also are available. Everything is organic; even the soil is treated organically. Bolm has high praise for his staff, customers and local “We irrigate out of the lake, we recycle our cardboard government. and glass, and we do composting,” Bolm said. “The amazing staff is just wonderful and really delivers,” Cedar Lake also serves up a well-rounded selec- he said. “Customers are the ones selling our events. They tion of craft beer and American bottled beers. see the winery, they come back and they tell their friends.” In the hearth room, on the patio or at one of the many picnic If not for Warren County’s planning and zoning people, tables overlooking the lake, guests experience palate-pleasing Bolm said, Cedar Lake would not exist. food and great service. The Lakeside Grille offers appetizers, “They showed their good faith and will to Cedar Lake,” salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts featuring local ingre- he said. “I’m very grateful for their assistance.”

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2723 WYNNCREST MANOR DRIVE WILDWOOD Incredible atrium ranch w/2 complete levels of living space. 5BR, 4.5ba, 3FP, 2 sunrooms. $725,000

14 OLD BELLE MONTE RD Stunning villa ranch backing to trees. 3BR, 3.5ba, 2 car gar, screend porch. Great rm w/FP. $649,900

1453 HIGHLAND VALLEY CIR WILDWOOD 2 sty on gorgeous lot backing to trees. T-staircase, study adjoins library, large dining rm, great rm. $574,900

1938 STILL CREEK PASS WILDWOOD Stunning great rm ranch with over 4000 sf of living area! 3BR/3.5ba. Updated kitchen & baths. $415,000

737 STONE MEADOW DR CHESTERFIELD Elegant great room villa 3BR, 3 full ba, valted ceilings, newer carpet, eat-in kitchen, prof fin. $370,000

2287 DOWNEY TERRACE DR ELLISVILLE Fantastic 2-story on wooded cul-de-sac lot! Kitchen boasts center isle w/custom tile counter. $355,000

1084 APPALACHIAN TRAIL CHESTERFIELD Shenandoah Subd. 1.5 sty. 5 BR-3 on main flr, tasteful updates through out, large deck. $306,900

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64 CONWAY COVE (CHESTERFIELD) 3BR, 2F/2H ba, newer carpet and paint, wood floors in dining/living rms. $161,900 15615 QUAIL MEADOWS DR #A (CHESTERFIELD) Completely updated 2BR, 1.5ba townhouse. $150,000 16468 HORSESHOE RIDGE RD (CLARKSON VALLEY) Waterfront! Beautiful updated home nestled on a 2+ ac. $800,000 1230 POLO LAKE DR (ELLISVILLE) 3 levels of living in this spacious 2 sty. 4BR, 4.5ba, 3c gar. Wood flrs. $625,000 16039 AUTUMN OAKS CIR (ELLISVILLE) Beautiful 2sty backing to woods. Updated kitchen & baths. $349,000 403 HILLINGTON DR (EUREKA) New construction atrium ranch, 4BR, 3ba, walk-out LL, kitchen w/granite. $425,000 431 HILLINGTON DR (EUREKA) New construction 1.5 sty w/hand crafted wood staircase, 10'ceilings, vaults. $365,000 33 OWL CREEK LN (LABADIE) Custombuilt farmhouse on 14+ acres w/pond. Over 4000 SF of living space. 4BR/4.5ba. Goumet kitchen. $660,000 12795 HIGHSTONE DR (PARKWAY NORTH) Awesome updated open fl ranch. Wood fls thru-out. $234,900 101 CLUB CREEK COURT (ST ALBANS) 1.5 sty sitting on gorgeous level lot backs to golf course. Great rm w/wall of windows. Lrg kit, brkfast & hearth rm. $849,900 1031 BRIDLERIDGE CROSSING SPUR (UNINC STL CO) Custom 4BR ranch. Open flr plan w/vaulted GR. $484,999 54 THORNHILL DR (WILDWOOD) Absolutely charming estate. 1.5sty on 4.5 ac. Incredible views. Sweeping staircase to 2nd & 3rd level, sunroom. $1,475,000 1132 SARA MATHEWS LN (WILDWOOD) Custom built ranch w/attention to detail thru out. Gorgeous 3 acre lot,4 car garage, inground pool. $1,175,000 3615 GUSTAVE HOLLOW DR (WILDWOOD) Classic European style custom 1.5 story masterpiece. Exquisite craftsmanship & attention to detail. $995,900

18517 SASSAFRAS PLACE DR (WILDWOOD) One of a kind custom 1.5sty on 5 gorgeous acres. Updated throughout. Fabulous kitchen. $995,000 22 THORNHILL DR (WILDWOOD) Magnificent limestone 3 sty, 5BR, 4ba is perched on 3 park-like acres of mature trees. Meticulously renovated. $939,900 17900 HOMESTEAD BLUFFS DR (WILDWOOD) Custom 1.5 sty, incredible level lot, 6BR, 6 car garage. Brazillain cherry wd flrs, great rm w/FP. $924,900 2341 OSSENFORT VALLEY CT (WILDWOOD) One of a kind gated estate on 3 breathless acres. 2sty, 3BR, 4.5ba, 4 car garage, garden house, barn. $799,000 17531 GARDEN RIDGE CIR (WILDWOOD) Stunning full brick ranch backing to trees. 4 car garage, 12' ceiling foyer, wood flrs, kitchen w/granite. $585,000 17701 GREYSTONE TERRACE DR (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 2sty, 4+BR, 4.5ba, W/O fin LL. Wonderful kitchen w/granite opens to sunroom. $549,900 17884 SUZANNE RIDGE DR (WILDWOOD) Lovely 1.5sty, fenced level lot, 4BR, 4F/2H ba, great rm w/FP. $525,000 1338 WELLINGTON VIEW PLACE (WILDWOOD) Beautiful 2sty backs to trees, gracious entry foyer. $484,900 19108 OLD LOGGING RD (WILDWOOD) Exceptional custom ranch on 3 ac. Open flr plan w/4,000 sqft . $469,900 1503 SCOFIELD VALLEY LN (WILDWOOD) Custom built 3 sty on 3 gorgeous acres w/screend porch. $425,000 3876 THUNDERBOLT LN (WILDWOOD) One of a kind ranch on 3.5 breathtaking acres! Vaulted ceilings,wd flrs. $425,000 18717 PETRA CT (WILDWOOD) Nestled on 3 gorgeous acres, 2sty, 3BR, 3.5ba, 2 car garage, large dining rm. $389,000 17017 WESTRIDGE OAKS DR (WILDWOOD) Lovely 2sty, wonderful level lot, T-staircase. $329,900

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1800 ASTON WAY CHESTERFIELD Beyond spectacular! 2sty w/pool on cul-de-sac lot backing to trees. Great rm adjoins study. $839,900

1836 Rustic Oak Rd. • Chesterfield • $ 343,000 4 Bd., 2.5 Bath • 2800 Sq. Ft. 2 Story • Great Lot w/Trees • Old Clarkson Forest!

Call: Jeanne Hunsaker - 314-210-0702 LAFAYETTE CROSSING (WILDWOOD) Custom Homes from the $1,200,000s on 3 ac estate lots. Private streets. New Homes Division. MANORS AT THE ENCLAVES OF CHERRY HILLS (WILDWOOD) New Homes on 1/2 ac lots from the $600,000s. New Homes Division - MLS#12032829

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14537 Exton • Chesterfield • $400,000

17206 Hilltop Ridge Drive • Eureka

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17959 Bonhomme Ridge Ct. • Chesterfield • $750,000

1796 Schoettler Valley • Chesterfield • $274,500

Immaculately Cared For 2 Story w/Sun Rm, Finished LL, 5th Sleeping Area & View!

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1522 BUCKHURST CT (BALLWIN) Impeccably maintained 4BR, 2 story with desirable open floor plan. $305,000 819 WOODSIDE TRAILS DR (BALLWIN) Great ranch condo with 3BR, 3 full bath, 2 car garage. Finished W/O LL. $225,000 1049 CARMAN RD (BALLWIN) Tri-level 2 BR home on almost 1.5 acres, large rooms, walk-out LL. $189,900 618 SAVOY LN (BALLWIN) Charming ranch, living rm, dining rm, kitchen, family rm in LL, 1 car garage. $152,000 16944 RIVERDALE DR (CHESTERFIELD) Magnificent custom 1.5 sty on wonderful lot. Extensive millwork. Kitchen adjoins 2 sty great rm w/see thru FP. $979,900 1201 BONHOMME BRANCH CT (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed 1.5 sty with heated in-ground pool. 2sty great rm w/lots of windows. $849,900 759 STONEBLUFF CT (CHESTERFIELD) Stunning villa, gracious foyer w/wood flrs, coffered ceiling, dining rm, spacious great rm w/lots of windows & FP. $599,900 16102 WILSON MANOR DR (CHESTERFIELD) Beautifully appointed throughout. 2sty on fencd lot. 3 car side entry garage. T-staircase, Mstr BR w/FP. $599,990 14090 CONWAY RD (CHESTERFIELD) Charming 2 sty on lovely park-like lot backing to pond. Gracious foyer. $398,500 15823 SUMMER RIDGE (CHESTERFIELD) Premium cul-de-sac lot in Baxter Ridge. 4BR, 2.5ba, fin LL, granite countertops and newer appliances. $349,900

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4 somerset downs | ladue 5 bedrooms, 9 baths $3,250,000 stunning contemporary estate on 3 park-like acres with 10,000+ sq. ft. of total living space. Guest house.

iron gate | pike county 100 acres $2,499,000 Handsome Eolia estate offers 12,000+ sq. ft. home, 6 beds, 9 baths, separate apartment, 2 lakes & 2 barns.

10637 ballantrae drive | ladue schools 10 Fieldstone trail | ladue 5 bedrooms, 5 Full & 2 halF baths $1,955,000 5 bedrooms, 4 Full & 3 halF baths $1,950,000 Glorious home in Frontenac with nearly 9,000 sq. ft. impressive 7-year-old custom home offers extensive of living space & designed for entertaining. moldings, main floor master, hearth room & 4-car gar.

100 twill HavEn dr. | st. CHarlEs County 11½ acres $1,575,000 nestled in the heart of cottleville, this custom 5-bedroom home with 9,700 sq. ft. offers. 5-acre stocked lake.

16441 walnut rail rd. | Clarkson vallEy 5 bedrooms, 5½ baths $1,195,000 exceptional home on picturesque 3+ wooded acres backing to lake. Perfectly appointed throughout. Pool.

262 meadowbrook country club way 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths $995,000 spacious villa overlooks Meadowbrook Country Club. screened porch off master suite. Finished lower level.

2365 maybrook lane | kirkwood 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths $795,000 lovely home on large lot offers generously sized rooms & open floor plan. Main floor master suite.

827 MillFiEld Ct. | town and Country 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths $789,000 stately 2 story beautifully sited on quiet acre has been lovingly maintained & updated.

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3466 whitsetts Fork road | wildwood 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $850,000 Experience the beauty of nature on this 6.84-acre equestrian lovers dream property. renovated home.

new listing! 13039 pembrooke valley | town and country 14 colonial hills parkway | creve coeur 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $575,000 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths $575,000 Fresh, bright & updated throughout, this classic tradiFormer display home in a quiet, gated community tional home is located in desirable ladue schools. features a light-filled, open floor plan. Cozy sun room.

new listing! #2 woodoaks trail | ladue 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $529,900 lovely Colonial home with 2,600 sq. ft. offers a private pool & hot tub. spacious rooms for entertaining.

536 FortrEss Court | st. CHarlEs 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths $195,900 open floor plan! such an open flow & perfect room arrangement for easy entertaining or quiet evenings.

18024 oakhill trail court | wildwood 200 kylewood court | ballwin 3+ bedrooms, 3½ baths $415,000 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $249,900 nestled in the woods with utmost privacy on 3 acres. comfort & amenities abound in this exceptional 2-story sun-filled rooms, lafayette school. Convenient location. residence located on a quiet cul-de-sac in rockwood.

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705 vanderville drive | Fenton 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $170,000 open & spacious floor plan. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room & all bedrooms. Patio/hot tub.

556 summit downs court | Fenton 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $160,000 solid 3-bedroom ranch is ready for you to make it your own. Brick fireplace & deck off eat-in kitchen.

1416 benbush drive | parkway central 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $227,900 beautifully remodeled ranch with updated kitchen & baths. Finished lower level. Patio & fenced yard.

1621 walpole drive #d | chesterField 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $134,900 desirable top-rated condominium in parkway west school district will offer freedom to a simple life.

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