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Predatory journalism The New York Times is again on the warpath against what it calls “predatory lending.” Just what is predatory lending? It is lending that charges a higher interest rate than people like those at the New York Times approve of. According to such thinking – or lack of thinking – the answer is to have the government set an interest rate ceiling at a level that will be acceptable to third parties like the New York Times. People who believe in government-set price controls – whether on interest rates charged for loans, rents charged for housing or wages paid under minimum wage laws – seem to think that this is the end of the story. Yet there is a vast literature on the economic repercussions of price controls. Whole books have been written just on the repercussions of rent control laws in countries around the world. These repercussions include the housing shortages that almost invariably follow, the deterioration of existing housing and the shift of economic resources – both construction materials and construction labor – from building ordinary housing for the general public to building luxury housing that only the affluent and the rich can afford, because that kind of housing is usually exempted from rent control. There is at least an equally vast literature on the repercussions of minimum wage laws. Unemployment rates over 20 percent for younger, less skilled and less experienced workers have been common, even in normal times – with much higher unemployment rates during recessions. Against this background of negative repercussions from various forms of price control, in countries around the world, why would anybody imagine that price controls on interest rates would not have repercussions that need to be considered? Yet there is remarkably little concern on the political left as to the actual consequences of the laws and policies they advocate. Once they have taken a stance on the side of the angels against the forces of evil, that is the end of the story, as far as they are concerned. Low-income people often get short-term loans when they run out of money to meet some exigency of the moment. The interest rates charged on such unsecured loans to people with low credit scores are usually higher than on loans to people whose
higher incomes and better credit histories make them less of a risk. Crusaders against such loans often make the interest rate charged seem even higher by quoting these interest rates in annual terms, even when the loan is actually repayable in a matter of weeks. It is like saying that a $100 a night hotel room costs $36,500 a year, when virtually nobody rents a hotel room for a year. Because those who make unsecured short-term loans are usually poor and often ill-educated, the political left can cast the high interest rates as unconscionably taking advantage of vulnerable people. But similar economic principles apply to more upscale short-term lending to welleducated people who have valuable possessions to use as collateral. A small-time businessman who suddenly finds that he does not have enough cash on hand, or readily available from a bank, to pay his employees this week, knows that if he doesn’t pay them this week he may not have any employees next week – and can face lawsuits the week after that. There is an upscale lending market available to such people, where he can use his expensive personal possessions as collateral to get the money he needs immediately. He can borrow more money than the poor can borrow, and at not as high an interest rate. But his interest rate can still be 200 percent if figured on an annual basis – even though he may be able to pay off the loan next month when his customers pay him what they owe him, so he is paying only a small fraction of that hypothetical 200 percent, just as the poor are paying only a small fraction of the hypothetical 300 percent or 400 percent that they are charged. Editorial demagoguery against “predatory” lending might well be called predatory journalism – taking advantage of other people’s ignorance of economics to score ideological points, and promote still more expansion of government powers that limit the options of poor people especially – who have few options already.
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ber 21, in Illinois while voting early, Repub- vative leaders? Big government RINOs (Republicans in lican candidate Jim Moynihan reported that while using the touch screen voting machine name only) criticize the few we have. To the Editor: In the recent primaries in states such as at Schaumburg Public Library he tried to As a reader of West Newsmagazine, I am cast a vote for himself and instead it cast a Mississippi and Kansas, RINO leaders fought disappointed at the continuously single-sided, vote for his opponent. Moynihan also noted dirty against conservative candidates. I know far-right perspective offered in each issue by that the same thing happened in a number of because many of us watched in dismay, losing Mr. Thomas Sowell. Is that the view of your races when he tried to cast a Republican vote. respect for the GOP’s old guard. weekly magazine, or as journalists, are you I am saddened as I see my nation in peril, We must make sure every one of our obligated to offer a broader range of views on votes counts in this important election. yet my elected leaders in Washington, D.C., key topics facing our community and nation? Christine Souza are nowhere to be found; no one seems to Sowell’s views expressed in the Oct. 22 St. Louis County represent me. issue offer a case in point. He blames the Government continues to grow. IndiObama administration for all of the world’s vidual liberty dwindles. problems and diminishes the value of alterna- If the GOP blows the It is time to talk seriously about an Article tive views expressed by third party candidates. V Convention of the States. The states must November election Mr. Sowell is clearly entitled to express take charge and fight to restore our U.S. Conhis views, but our West St. Louis County To the Editor: On the Fox News website I saw a piece stitution and our individual liberty, as our community consists of residents that hold Founders expected. I applaud those in the many differing political views and values. by Brent Bozell titled, “If the GOP blows Missouri legislature trying to do just that. Does the editorial staff of West News- the November election, it will be its antiTime is short. The federal government conservative strategy to blame.” I agree. magazine want to appeal to all of us? and Congress will never relinquish power. As a constitutional conservative, this If so, then I’d strongly suggest that you Yes, “if the GOP blows the November offer alternative perspectives in your weekly will be the first general election in which I election, it will be its anti-conservative editorials; written by other community mem- am tempted not to vote a straight Republi- strategy to blame.” bers. Maybe even a point, counter-point can ticket in federal races. Kathy Teutenberg It’s difficult for me to support a party format on an identified issue for each week. Chesterfield I’m sure there would be many intelligent and candidates who tell me one thing and cast a vote for something else. My freedom readers that would be willing to participate. is too precious. Give it some thought. Kudos for Chesterfield Thomas Jefferson said “man is best Paul Summers To the Editor: Chesterfield governed when he is least governed.” Yet The West Newsmagazine Better Living my Republican leaders in the House and EXPO at the DoubleTree on Sunday, Oct. Senate continue to vote for even bigger 12 was a wonderful time to meet our comMake sure your vote counts programs that siphon our tax dollars. Their panies here in West County and our survotes documented at ConservativeReview. To the Editor: rounding neighbors. The Nov. 4 mid-term election day is com tell me this. Their Liberty Scores I especially enjoyed meeting our city found on the website are abysmal. almost here. (Chesterfield) police and fire department The party may well win the House and I wanted to share an experience I had in (Monarch) officials and be able to thank them St. Louis County in the primary this past Senate in November but not because of personally for their constant care of our town. August. I am a firm believer in maintaining what they have done or have said they will I was privileged to be able to do that. They the integrity of our elections and always do to save my constitutional liberty. keep us safe and out of harm’s way day-to-day, ISIS wreaks havoc and enlarges its domichoose the paper ballot. and it is nice to see a face behind this care. In the last primary, I went to my voting nance while beheadings continue, the border I find Chesterfield growing and improvplace and requested a paper ballot for the remains open to thousands bringing sickness ing in so many ways. It is wonderful. Republican Party. The worker told me to and crime to American cities, Ebola spreads As a resident for 40 years, I have seen it go ahead and take a ballot. As I looked within our nation, and Obamacare is never grow from a bedroom community to a city through the ballots I noticed there were no talked about anymore; in fact, some Republi- that offers its residents local shopping, local cans tell me it’s here to stay. Republican ballots on display. I received another letter from my insur- restaurants and local employment. ChesterI asked, “Where are the Republican ballots?” field Arts excelled in adding and continuing I was told there must not be any and that ance company telling me that my current to promote art and culture. Our Parks and I could use the touch screen machine. I individual policy no longer complies with Recreation department enhances those efforts. stood my ground and insisted on the paper Obamacare and will not be renewed! It is a wonderful place to live. Public school children are dictated to as ballot. Lo and behold the worker got up Greta Corkhill and went out in the hallway and came back to what they can eat. Food Stamps and real Chesterfield unemployment grow monthly; our deficit with the Republican ballots. My husband had cast his vote earlier that zooms upward each time it’s reported; politimorning and asked for a paper ballot, but cal correctness abounds as our values dwindle; was told there were no Republican ballots, unelected judges alter votes cast by We, the so he had to use the touch screen. I reported People; the free market is replaced by crony capitalism; our President issues one executive the incident to the Board of Elections. I am not quite sure what was going on that order after another; and yet, establishment Submit your letter to: day, but whatever it was it was not quite right. Republicans seldom fight back. Many in Coneditorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com I encourage everyone to take the time and gress seem to relish bureaucratic expansion. Where are our true constitutional conseruse the paper ballot. Just last Monday, Octo-
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Fear factor Halloween is looming, slowly stalking closer. Families will soon be frantically rushing to prepare offerings and totems to appease an excited rush of children in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Optimus Prime and princess costumes. Goofy skeletons, fake spiders and robotic hands that wiggle and make us shriek are to be expected, but current events also are splicing their own fearful worries into the atmosphere. The nightly news is full of things that can scare you – with Ebola topping the list. But fear is a good thing. Fear is one of the most powerful and helpful emotions any living creature can experience. It encourages growth, bravery and caution, and those who can master it and display those qualities become stronger and wiser individuals. Real fear is felt in the most primal sense. Anyone who has been in or narrowly avoided a car crash knows this feeling. We’ve all had nightmares where we can’t call out for help, or even scream. They leave us numb, helpless. But we’re not helpless. Fear can be overcome. Ebola is the word of the day. And it’s a frightening word. The urge to panic is normal. But you can’t let terror freeze you in your tracks. True, you can’t be completely unconcerned with germs; but, at the same time, you can’t worry so much that you panic if you leave home without your bottle of hand sanitizer. Sadly, panic is already being predicted for the upcoming flu season. The flu has similar initial symptoms to Ebola, which causes victims to experience fevers, fatigue, muscle pains, headaches and sore throats. These similar symptoms may cause terror to spread throughout the populace as the flu, not Ebola, makes its yearly course. As with Ebola, there often are reasonable bases for fears – pebbles of truth.
But those pebbles can start an avalanche of terror if we allow it to roll downhill unchecked. Ebola is a terrifying disease. That’s the truth. It has horrific symptoms and its treatment leaves victims feeling isolated and alone. As Dr. Kent Brantly, the U.S. doctor who contracted and survived Ebola, explained in a recent NPR interview: “Ebola’s really a humiliating disease. You’re isolated from your family, from your community, from everyone around you. And even though the people taking care of me were my colleagues and my friends, you know, I couldn’t see anything but their eyes when they came to see me. I couldn’t see their faces. I couldn’t see their smiles. When you go a week without seeing another human face, that does something to you.” But the chance of contracting Ebola in Missouri today is almost non-existent. That’s also the truth. While variations of the disease exist, the fact is that right now, today, you can only contract Ebola from direct contact with blood, secretions and bodily fluids of an infected person. More truth. Though the symptoms are similar to those of the flu, you don’t have to fear every cough or sneeze you hear. True again. Use your fear to be wiser, but don’t let the over-saturation of Ebola-related news make you afraid to go outside, get on a plane, travel across the country or out of it – or to open your door to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with the sniffles. As of Oct. 24, there are currently fewer than 10 documented cases of the virus in the United States. You are more likely to win the lottery than to catch Ebola in the United States. Could it happen? It’s not impossible. Will it happen? It’s improbable. So be afraid, but only allow that fear to make you cautious. Do not let it prevent you from living.
With her eight-year-old Siberian Husky Skie, Jia Wang, of Chesterfield, was one of many who attended the Yappy Howl-O-Ween “pawty” at the Eberwein Dog Park. Skie was outfitted in a cheerleader costume for the Oct. 17 event. The gathering was a dog lover’s delight as canines – both large and small – cavorted around the area and got acquainted with other four-legged attendees. The K9 Fitness Club and the Open Door Animal Sanctuary provided information about their respective activities and Treats Unleashed provided snacks for the four-legged guests.
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News Br iefs BALLWIN Aldermen OK Ballwin Days headliner The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has approved plans by Ballwin Days planners to upgrade its musical entertainment for the June 2015 event. Jim Lieber and Darryl Holman, Ballwin Days co-chairs, made the recommendation at the Oct. 13 board meeting, noting that the committee wants to hire the Marshall Tucker Band. Lieber and Holman said support from city officials has enabled Ballwin Days to grow, attracting greater attendance and more sponsors. They predicted the “buzz” about the band’s upcoming appearance at the Vlasis Park event will mean an even greater level of sponsorship support that will justify the higher cost of $18,600 for the group’s Ballwin Days appearance.
Government center financing considered Robert Kuntz, city administrator, submitted a plan Oct. 13 for financing whatever improvements ultimately are approved for updating the city’s government center. Ballwin officials have reviewed several options, ranging from a completely new building to an upgrade of and an addition to the current structure on Manchester Road at Seven Trails Drive. While no upgrade plan has emerged as a favorite, Kuntz noted in a memo to Mayor Tim Pogue and the Board of Aldermen that one option is to defer the project until sufficient funds are available to complete it. Kuntz said the city’s unassigned reserve funds now are nearly $6.6 million, about $2 million more than the minimum of almost $4.6 million – or 25 percent of the general operating budget – required by board policy. Earmarking half of that excess now and adding half of remaining budget overages in future
years should add up to about $1.4 million by 2017, he projected. He also recommended the amounts be specifically committed for future construction unless a supermajority of the board overrides that decision due to a future emergency or other unforeseen event. With the hoped-for $1.4 million, another $2 million could come from short-term financing that could be retired at the same rate the city is paying off debt incurred for recent improvements at The Pointe fitness and community center. The last payment on that obligation is due early in 2017. Most of the discussion focused on whether the city should include a supermajority provision to override the commitment to use the special fund only for building purposes. Alderman Frank Fleming (Ward 3) said an expression of board consensus on the issue should be adequate. His view was supported by Aldermen Michael Finley (Ward 2) and Jim Leahy (Ward 3) when a motion was made to draft an ordinance containing the override requirement. However, the motion passed on a 4-3 vote. A motion to include the special fund in the 2015 budget was approved unanimously. The outcome of the supermajority override provision won’t be known until the proposed ordinance comes up at a future meeting.
CHESTERFIELD Police warn of phone scam Chesterfield police warned the public last week about a scam being perpetrated by an unknown subject claiming to be a Chesterfield police captain. The department had received several complaints from area residents who said a male caller, identifying himself as Captain David Watson of the Chesterfield police department, had informed them that they had missed a federal court subpoena and needed to provide
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Council acts on lawsuit settlement The Chesterfield City Council has approved an ordinance accepting a settlement in a class action lawsuit to recover unpaid business license taxes, as well as a grant request to the St. Louis County Municipal Parks Commission. Action on both issues came at the council’s Oct. 20 meeting. The lawsuit was filed by a number of Missouri communities to recover unpaid business license taxes from CenturyLink and related companies on revenues received for communications services. Robert Heggie, Chesterfield’s city attorney, has recommended approval of the settlement, expected to bring the city a back tax payment of about $10,000.
that a resident with a 4-acre lot had contacted him and expressed a desire to hunt on his own property. Councilmember Linda Reel (District 2) said she received a call from the same resident, and while she wishes the council could make concessions, Reel said it can’t be guaranteed that everybody would “do the right thing” and take care of the deer they shot or pick up arrows that missed the mark. “This is just a 90 day suspension, right now,” Reel said. “We can discuss further and maybe come up with a different plan.” The council had previously discussed several options of controlling the deer population, but Mayor Adam Paul said that a census should first be performed to see if any action on the city’s part is necessary. In a budget work session following the council meeting, Paul moved to have an item added to the city’s budget to set aside $3,000 for a deer population census survey.
MANCHESTER Officer recognized for bravery A Manchester police officer who rescued residents from an apartment building fire early this year has been recognized for his bravery. Officer Anthony Davis was honored with a special proclamation during ceremonies before the Manchester Board of Aldermen on Oct. 20. According to the proclamation, Davis was one of two officers who responded to a fire
ELLISVILLE City bans deer hunting The Ellisville City Council has passed an ordinance banning deer hunting in the city for 90 days. The ordinance, passed at a special council meeting on Oct. 21, temporarily suspends the effects of previous legislation that allowed deer to be hunted in the city by bow and arrow. Prior to the vote, Councilmember Mick Cahill (District 2) informed the council
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Manchester’s Board of Aldermen, at its Oct. 6 meeting, approved two parks improvement projects, including $24,800 for the purchase of playground equipment for Paul A. Schroeder Park. According to Parks and Recreation Director Eileen Collins, the equipment is designed for children with special needs and should be installed by early next year. The second approved project was $14,225 for the development of an asphalt path in Stoecker Park. Collins said the path should be complete in a few weeks.
Culver’s to replace Staebell’s Hotel and Saloon A plan to demolish an 1890s -era building on Manchester Road to make way for a Culver’s restaurant has been approved by the Manchester Board of Aldermen. During its regular Oct. 20 meeting, the aldermen unanimously voted to grant a special use permit to Valerie and Daniel Siemer of VHSDPS Restaurants Inc., of Creve Coeur, to erect a 3,900-square-foot Culver’s restaurant with a drive-through lane at 14432 and 14444 Manchester Road. Siemer said he hopes to open the $3 million restaurant next summer. To do so, builders will first raze the former Staebell’s Hotel and Saloon, which is currently on the site, just west of Duenke Cabinet Co. According to Alderman Mike Clement (Ward 2), Staebell’s has been vacant for at least eight of the last 10 years. Clement said he was supporting the project despite “the heartfelt comment made about the (building’s) historical significance.” Calling the planned Culver’s restaurant “a terrific new use for that building,” Clement said the city benefits more by encouraging new uses for historic properties than it does by allowing outmoded buildings to sit vacant. Local businessman and historical preservationist Kenneth P. Aston Jr. earlier this month pleaded with the board to spare the old hotel. At the Oct. 20 meeting, the planned demolition drew no additional opposition; however, resident Christopher W. Winters questioned the aldermen about the notice the city provides regarding projects such as the Culver’s development. “I didn’t find out about this until recently,” Winters said. “It’s been on the (city) website for the past month,” City Attorney Patrick Gunn replied.
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Bill Ballard (center) is joined by Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation (left) and Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther at the 10th Annual Woodchoppers Ball.
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The city of Wildwood has claimed honors as the winner of the rope tug-of-war at the 10th Annual Woodchoppers Ball. Held at Bill Ballard’s Balmar Farms in Wildwood, the Woodchoppers Ball is an old country fair-type event. The prize – a hatchet in a log – designed and created by Bob Clausen, of Chesterfield, will reside in Wildwood until next fall. “It was a pleasant surprise to win this year,” said Mayor Tim Woerther. “All the credit goes to the Wildwood residents that jumped in and really gave it their all. I hope that this is the first of many years that Wildwood retains the trophy.”
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY CID management policy under consideration St. Louis County municipalities with community improvement districts (CIDs) would be able to contract with county government for the collection of taxes, fees and other assessments generated by those districts under legislation being considered by the County Council. According to county officials, the measure was prompted by the city of Frontenac, which requested assistance in the collection of special assessment fees generated within the city’s Upper West End Park CID. Frontenac City Administrator Bob Shelton said the city requested the county’s help with collection of an annual special assessment to be levied against the owners of 47 residential properties which comprise the CID. The CID was formed this summer, Shelton said. CIDs, which were authorized by the Missouri Legislature in 1998, allow groups of property owners to assess and tax themselves for community improvement and services within their district. St. Louis County is home to dozens of such districts, some residential and some commercial, officials said.
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E LE C TIO N P RE VIEW ON THE BALLOT: The candidates and issues The following candidates and issues (in ballot order) will be on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot. (* denotes incumbent) U.S. Representative – Congressional District 2 Arthur Lieber (D) Ann Wagner (R)* Bill Slantz (L) State Auditor No candidate filed (D) Tom Schweich (R)* Sean O’Toole (L) Rodney Farthing (C) Missouri Senate – District 24 Jill Schupp (D)* John R. Ashcroft (R) Jim Higgins (L) Missouri Senate – District 26 Lloyd Klinedinst (D) Dave Schatz (R) Missouri House – District 89 Al Gerber (D) John J. Diehl Jr. (R)* Missouri House – District 98 No candidate filed (D) Shamed Dogan (R) Missouri House – District 99 William (Bill) Pinkston (D) Andrew Koenig (R)* Missouri House – District 100 No candidate filed (D) Sue Allen (R)* Missouri House – District 101 Candace Farmer (D) Don Gosen (R)*
Missouri House – District 109 Barbara (Bobbie) Bollmann (D) Paul Curtman (R)* Missouri House – District 110 No candidate filed (D) Kirk Mathews (R) St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger (D) Rick Stream (R) Theo (Ted) Brown Sr. (L) Joe Passanise (C) St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert P. McCulloch (D)* No candidate filed (R) St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman (D)* Andrew Ostrowski (R) St. Louis County Council – District 3 No candidate filed (D) Colleen Wasinger (R)* St. Louis County Council – District 7 Steven E. Briggs (D) Mark Harder (R)
as part of the evaluation system, - require teachers to enter into contracts of three years or fewer with public school districts, and - prohibit teachers from organizing or collectively bargaining regarding the design and implementation of the teacher evaluation system? Decisions by school districts regarding provisions allowed or required by this proposal and their implementation will influence the potential costs or savings impacting each district. Significant potential costs may be incurred by the state and/or the districts if new/additional evaluation instruments must be developed to satisfy the proposals performance evaluation requirements.
the total costs being unknown. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 10 Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the governor to pay the public debt, to prohibit the governor from relying on revenue from legislation not yet passed when proposing a budget, and to provide a legislative check on the governor’s decisions to restrict funding for education and other state services? State governmental entities expect no direct costs or savings. Local governmental entities expect an unknown fiscal impact.
PROPOSITION S – Parkway School District For the purposes of school safety and CONSTITUTIONAL security, maintenance, repairs, improveAMENDMENT NO. 6 ments, renovations and additions, includShall the Missouri Constitution be ing but not limited to roof repairs, HVAC, amended to permit voting in person or by plumbing, electricity, accessibility, middle mail for a period of six business days prior school science labs, furnishing and equipto and including the Wednesday before the ping school sites, technology and fine arts, CONSTITUTIONAL election day in general elections, but only shall the Parkway School District Board of AMENDMENT NO. 3 if the legislature and the governor appro- Education borrow money in the amount of Shall the Missouri Constitution be priate and disburse funds to pay for the Ninety-Four Million Dollars ($94,000,000) amended to: increased costs of such voting? and issue general obligation bonds for the - require teachers to be evaluated by a State governmental entities estimated payment thereof resulting in an estimated standards based performance evaluation startup costs of about $2 million and costs increase to the debt service property tax levy system for which each local school district to reimburse local election authorities of at of $0.15 per one hundred dollars of assessed must receive state approval to continue least $100,000 per election. Local election valuation? If this proposition is approved, receiving state and local funding, authorities estimated higher reimbursable the adjusted debt service levy of the school - require teachers to be dismissed, retained, costs per election. Those costs will depend district is estimated to increase from $0.34 demoted, promoted and paid primarily on the compensation, staffing, and, plan- to $0.49 per one hundred dollars of assessed using quantifiable student performance data ning decisions of election authorities with valuation of real and personal property.
Parkway says Proposition S is needed to address a wide array of concerns By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com Parkway School District voters will decide Nov. 4 whether or not to approve Proposition S, a $94 million bond issue with a 15-cent per $100 of assessed valuation tax rate increase. The tax increase would cost the average homeowner – with an appraised home value of $216,000 – an extra $62 per year, district officials have said. Proponents say Prop S is needed to provide for various needs at schools districtwide, including improving safety and security; conducting school maintenance, renovations and repairs; and upgrading facilities and technology. A four-sevenths (or 57.14 percent) approval vote is necessary for passage. Some major projects to be funded by Prop S would include: • $17.9 million for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing.
• Nearly $14 million for renovations and additions to Parkway North High, the district’s second oldest high school. Proposed work would include a reconfigured fine arts area, updated kitchen and cafeteria, replaced driveways and sidewalks, improved classroom ventilation and more. • $10.6 million for paving of parking lots, drives, sidewalks and other areas districtwide. • $6.8 million for adding fire sprinkler systems districtwide. • $2 million for new flooring districtwide. • $2 million for minor renovations at aging buildings. • $1.1 million for expanding wireless infrastructure districtwide. • $909,416 for replacing aged main entry door access systems for improved securitydistrictwide. The average Parkway school is about 45 years old, with most having been built
between 1963 and 1971. At least some improvements would be made at each of the district’s 28 schools. If the bond issue isn’t approved, some maintenance and repair work will have to be deferred and most school renovation projects will be postponed indefinitely, officials said. However, officials have said that the most critical maintenance and repair needs would still have to be addressed, and, to pay for that, more money would have to be spent from the day-to-day operating budget. Superintendent Keith Marty said various highlights of bond issue work would include: • Ensuring each classroom door can be locked from the inside and outside. “If there’s an intruder, a teacher needs to be able to immediately lock that person out,” Marty said. About 1,700 doors through the school system will require rekeying. • Installing glass in school entry doors
that is much more difficult to break or shoot through and doesn’t shatter easily. • Completing new and renovated science labs at Parkway’s five middle schools – a continuation of the 2008 bond issue project that did the same to high school science labs. “There’s a lot more technology to incorporate,” Marty said. “We need more electrical capability and must replace sinks and faucets, some of which aren’t usable now, as well as expand the area where kids do experiments since more of the curriculum is hands on.” If the bond issue is approved, work would get underway starting as early as next summer and run through the summer of 2018. “Hiring contractors and getting materials would have to start almost immediately after the election,” Marty said. For more information on Prop S and to see a complete list of projects, visit www. parkwayschools.net.
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western bank of the Meramec River. Greg Hoffman, an attorney for Winter Brothers, told the commission that the company has owned 900 acres in total at the site since 1974, with 311 acres in Eureka and the rest in unincorporated St. Louis County. Twenty of the 247 acres in question would be used for the operating area and maintenance building for the company. The firm, which would do business as Augustine Aggregates, also will be seeking permits from St. Louis County to be able to use unincorporated county property just to the south of the Eureka tract for mining. Winter said proposed hours of operation would be 6 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. He said results of the company’s traffic study showed existing infrastructure is more than adequate to support additional company vehicles safely and effectively. However, those speaking on Oct. 15 expressed concerns about potential traffic, safety, the environment, quality of life, and property values as well as other issues in regard to the project. Skip Dufour, an attorney representing the Save Our Homes – Eureka group, disputed what he called the company’s contention that it would be cost prohibitive for part of the site to be developed for homes. “When they bought the property, they knew it was zoned residential, and now they’re calling that zoning confiscatory and want it changed,” Dufour said. Barrett Braun, another attorney representing Save Our Homes - Eureka, estimated that 240 trucks per day are expected to go in and out of the plant. Brown expressed concern about trucks having trouble taking left turns in various areas and about the possibility of chemicals used See PUBLIC HEARING, next page
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By MARY SHAPIRO mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com On Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. the Eureka Planning and Zoning Commission will continue hearing from residents in favor of and against a proposed rezoning and a special use permit to allow for a proposed Winter Brothers Material Company sand and gravel extraction and processing plant. Winter Brothers representatives will make a presentation on their project on Oct. 29 after the comments wrap up, said Kathy Butler, city attorney. Ryan Winter, vice president of Winter Brothers, later said the procedure of having the opposition speak first was suggested by Butler. One of the concerns he hopes to lay to rest on Oct. 29 is that of project duration. “A number of speakers indicated the project would last 120 years,” Winter said. “That is simply wrong. The estimated life of the whole project covering all 900 acres is 40 years.” The meeting will be held at the Timbers Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane in Eureka. The public hearing extension follows a meeting on Oct. 15 that was attended by an overflow crowd of almost 200 people. “It’s overwhelming how much this issue means to you, and we know this is a very important matter for Eureka,” commission chairman Ken Knapp told the Oct. 15 crowd when comments were halted for the night, at about 10 p.m. “We’ll pick up with speaker cards where we left off on Oct. 29.” Dozens of residents of Eureka, Wildwood and unincorporated St. Louis County spoke before the commission during nearly three hours of public comment, all in opposition to the plan and with some at the meeting wearing “Save Our Homes – Eureka, MO” T-shirts. The proposal is for about 247 acres at Williams and Augustine roads, on the
Preserving history On Sept. 14, Old Trails Historical Society members celebrated the dedication of a recently restored root cellar on the property of the historic Bacon Log Cabin on Henry Avenue in Ballwin. Substantial work on the earthen covered cellar included a new drainage system, concrete floor, tuck-pointing, roof sealing and installation of concrete entry stairs with railing. Only a handful of root cellars of this time period have been preserved, according to Irene Wirsing Old Trails officials. Root cellars were used to store vegetables, fruits and nuts before refrigeration was available. Old Trails member Jim DiGirolamo provided ongoing supervision throughout the project and member Irene Wirsing helped to fund it with a generous contribution.
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New voter check-in process under consideration in St. Louis County By WILLIAM POE Legislation being considered by the St. Louis County Council could mean a new voter check-in process at St. Louis County polling places – but not until next April. “We are trying our best to get this rolled out for April,” said Rita Heard Days, director of elections for St. Louis County. “We hope to have it fully implemented.” The Board of Election Commissioners is asking the council to approve the expenditure of up to $1 million for the purchase of electronic poll books that Days said would replace printed voter registration binders at polling places. The binders list the names and addresses of registered voters. Voters now review and initial those binders as they check in for voting and receive a ballot. “Thumbing through the binders will be history,” Days said.
PUBLIC HEARING, from previous page in the extraction and processing winding up in the river. Andrea Moss, of Williams Drive and with a doctorate in plant and soil science, added that the facility operations could release chemicals, like arsenic, in the rocks and soil. Other complaints ranged from the ability of Eureka (or lack thereof) to tax sand and gravel from the site, to concerns about constant noise for residents who live within a mile of the site, to light and dust pollution. “Hwy. 109 gets every kid to school in the Eureka corridor, so thousands of kids will be on the roads with all these trucks, which take a lot of room to stop. That scares me to death,” said Randall Viehland, who lives on Augustine Road. “It’s not a question of if accidents will happen, but when.” A main area of residents’ concern is Interstate 44 between Hwy. 109 and Lewis Road since access to the facility would be at the I-44/Williams Road interchange. Trucks coming from the east would have to use the Hwy. 109 interchange to return to eastbound I-44 to get to Williams Road. “Williams Road isn’t long enough for trucks to merge onto I-44, and I fear there could be major accidents,” said Brian McCauley, who lives on Forest Run Drive. Art Kociela, owner of Midwest Motors at 1400 S. Outer Road East, said he has witnessed Winter Brothers crews already putting a road into the site. He said he fears the effect of the plant’s trucks on Williams Road traffic “... because that road is plenty busy now and can’t afford all that extra heavy dump truck traffic, which could cost me a lot of (damaged) windshields on cars I’m trying to sell,” Kociela said. To find more information about the proposal, visit Eureka’s website at eureka.mo.us.
In contrast, the electronic poll book utilizes the Internet and inexpensive netbook computers to deploy countywide voter registration and street data to every polling place, while collecting voter history electronically in real time. “Lines at polling places should go much quicker,” Days said. “We think that is the beauty of the system.” Other advantages, Days said, include more accurate precinct voter information, resulting in the issuance of fewer provisional ballots to voters whose registration
status is not clear. “The entire voter registration rolls will be available at each polling place on the e-poll books,” she said. “There won’t be any mistakes and no do-overs.” Days noted that polling place errors in August 2012 prompted a “do-over” election in the 87th district Democratic primary race between State Rep. Stacey Newman and former State Rep. Susan Carlson. A judge ordered a new election after it was discovered that workers at a polling station had handed voters more than 100 incorrect ballots.
E-poll books are now in use in parts of St. Charles County as well as in Kansas City’s Jackson County and Springfield’s Greene County, Days said. “We are trying to keep up with technology,” Days said. The election board proposes that the county purchase the equipment for a cost not to exceed $1 million from Election Administrators LLC, a St. Louis company. Part of the cost, which Days said includes training, is deferred by about $150,000 in available grants and state support.
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Debate continues on dispatch center’s future after contentious year By JIM ERICKSON ericksonjim@att.net It has been just over a year since Central County Emergency 911 expanded its Ellisville dispatching facility to handle dispatch services for former users of North Central Fire Alarm last October and South County Fire Alarm last July – and what a year it has been. The 2013 expansion was to handle fire and emergency medical calls from two dispatch centers in north and south county – operations that closed due to financial problems. The sudden growth occurred under major time pressures that magnified past differences and split the center’s board, whose members represent the six first responder agencies, primarily in West County, that own CCE. In rapid order, as 2013 ended and 2014 began: • Three CCE owners – the Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and West County Fire Protection Districts –told the St. Louis County Emergency Communications Commission they were interested in having their dispatch services handled by the county’s new communications center. Subsequent resolutions from all three warned they would withdraw from CCE if the center’s internal differences weren’t resolved. • In apparent response, Metro West FPD announced its intention to withdraw as a CCE owner and become simply a user of its services. (Metro West has since withdrawn that plan.) • The ECC tabled a nearly $1 million grant request from CCE to offset its expansion costs. • The ECC said it will equip and staff its new center to handle fire and emergency medical calls in addition to 911 calls for law enforcement. Fast forward to late this summer when the CCE board unanimously agreed to negotiate with county officials on a possible consolidation of the emergency call handling function. The action quickly was interpreted as meaning a sale of CCE was imminent. But a major group from CCE now is asking for a slower, more analytical approach for any decision that would close the center. Chiefs of seven of the eight South County agencies that joined CCE last year have signed two letters with that request. Chiefs from Metro West and the Monarch FPD also signed the second letter, which was a major item of discussion at a special meeting Oct. 16 at the dispatch center’s Ellisville headquarters. Among other things, the chiefs said an analysis shows the county center on average takes much longer to handle emergency calls than CCE personnel. Resulting delays in dispatching first responders, as well as uncertainty about fees the county will charge for its services, are among the reasons why
CCE should continue to operate until those and how its user-owners will vote when it and other issues are resolved, the chiefs said. comes to deciding CCE’s ultimate fate. Theoretically, she said, the three districts County officials have said the new dispatch center can and will meet the service level that already have expressed interest in CCE provides and at a reasonable cost. That having the county provide their dispatchcost will depend on the number of agencies ing could simply make that move when the choosing the county for dispatch services, new center is ready to provide those serbut no one now knows how many will do so. vices. However, with the Meramec AmbuMonarch Director Jane Cunningham, lance District’s withdrawal as a CCE owner who chaired the Oct. 16 meeting, identified Jan 1 due to budgetary reasons, the three what she described as the “two elephants in also could opt to use their majority posithe room”: How to find out if the county can tion on the resulting five-member board to provide service equal to or better than CCE close CCE, Cunningham theorized. That
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Bu llet i n Boa rd In addition to the celebration at Geggie, Short also received tickets to the Sept. 12 Cardinals game where she got to throw out the first pitch.
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Fredbird celebrates teacher at Geggie Elementary On Sept. 12, Fredbird helped to celebrate second-grade teacher Megan Short, who was chosen for the St. Louis Cardinals’ “Stars of the Classroom” program. The program honors one educator a month who demonstrates excellence in education. “I was so very blessed to get to be a part of this,” Short said. “I try to connect with my students every day by listening to them and having conversations with them. I always make sure I build time into our day for me to be present and listen to their stories, celebrate their successes, and comfort them if they are upset.” Geggie Principal Dr. Mary Kleekamp said Short should be commended for her passion and leadership in the school’s Character Education initiatives. “I believe my biggest job, and sometimes my challenge as a teacher, is to build my students’ character and help shape them into leaders, goal setters, caring friends and, most importantly, into lifelong learners,” Short said.
Stacy Robins has been a bus driver in Rockwood for two years, safely transporting students to and from Woerther Elementary, Crestview Middle and Marquette High. Last year, when she shared that her grandson Hayden was fighting childhood cancer, the Rockwood school bus community stepped up and raised more than $1,600 in 24 hours to donate to the cause. “I just stood outside the bus garage with a donation can,” she said. “Our Rockwood school bus drivers would reach in their pockets to give.” This year, she spread the news that Hayden is one of five 2014 Ambassadors for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long, healthy lives. To help raise money, Robins created T-shirts for the foundation and for Hayden. She also developed a fundraising site aligned with St. Baldrick’s called “Bus Drivers for Baldrick’s.” “We have a caring community in Rockwood,” she said. “When people hear about Hayden and the treatment to fight cancer, they want to be part of the solution.” To find out more about Bus Drivers for Baldrick’s visit stbaldricks.org/fundraisers/mypage/633/2014
Down on the farm After beginning a farming venture last school year, students at The Fulton School at St. Albans, students suited up with biology teacher Valerie Mertz for a first trip to the bee hives this fall. Two students wore
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was a finalist, among more than 300 entries, for a National Pacemaker Award. ThePacemaker contest has awarded general excellence in scholastic newspapers for 86 years. Smith also is an advisor for the student yearbook. Smith will now receive access to Poynter Institute webinars plus a subscription to The Wall Street Journal. One of her graduating seniors will also be eligible for a $500 scholarship.
Parkway dental program is worth smiling about Students at Parkway’s Hanna Woods Elementary have bigger smiles after recent visit from the dentist. Big Smiles Dental group made a house call to Hanna Woods last month. Forty students received teeth cleanings, x-rays and fluoride treatments and a few had fillings. According to school officials, the kids had a great time, while realizing the dentist isn’t quite so scary. Big Smiles is an innovative, on-site, schoolbased, dental outreach provider that utilizes locally licensed dentists and hygienists.
Parkway has heart for American Heart Association Students in the Parkway School District schools jumped and slam-dunked heart disease and stroke by participating in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart. Parkway students and staff raised more than $66,522 for the American Heart Association. Mason Ridge Elementary School’s Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart event is being recognized as No. 7 out of all participating Missouri schools for raising donations of over $10,886. Ross Elementary collected $9,184 and Oak Brook Elementary raised $8,849.
Calling young artists Students throughout Missouri are invited to illustrate the competition aviation events of the 2015 FAI World Air Games in Dubai, UAE. Entries into the 2015 International Aviation Art Contest should illustrate the theme, “World Air Games.” Children between the ages of six and 17 can participate. Entries are judged in three age classes for creative use of the theme. Entries from Missouri youth will be evaluated by Missouri Department of Transportation employees. The winners will advance to national and possible international levels of the contest. All artwork for the state competition must be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 and should be mailed to: Missouri Department of Transportation, Attn: Teresa Hall, PO Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102. For more information, visit nasao.org/test/center/internationalaviationartcontest.aspx.
Rockwood teacher named Distinguished Adviser Lafayette journalism teacher Nancy Smith was named a 2014 Dow Jones News Fund Distinguished Adviser, an honor bestowed on only four other teachers nationwide. According to the Dow Jones News Fund, the “honored teachers were chosen based on the quality of their students’ work, their service to scholastic journalism and their personal accomplishments.” Smith is an advisor to the student-led newspaper the Lafayette Image. In 2013, the Image
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Elves Workshop
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Saturday
Pointe Swim Lessons
Disco Swim
Get in the holiday spirit with a day trip to historic Hermann, Missouri. The tour includes a visit to the Stone Hill Winery with tasting, Hermann’s historic rotunda, lunch at The Concert Hall, followed by Christmas tablescapes at City Park, a tour of the Wurst Haus, and a final stop at St. John’s rectory to see more than 95 elaborately decorated Christmas trees. Tour leaves from The Pointe at Ballwin Commons.
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. VIP/Reg $72
Hermann Holiday Tour Wednesday, Dec. 3
3 person 18 hole scramble Ballwin Golf Course
Turkey Bowl Golf Tournament November 15 10:00 a.m. $165 per team
Special Events
VIP $49 Reg $59
Ages: All Ballwin Golf Course Feb 6 Fri 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Feb 7 Sat 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. The sweetheart in your life is ready for a special evening! Dads, once you have asked your date(s), join us for dinner, dancing, crafts and an unforgettable time. Each participant needs to register separately. Registration deadline is February 5.
Daddy Daughter Dance VIP $20 Reg $25
Ages: All The Pointe Dec 13 Sat 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. Enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus followed by pictures and cookie decorating. Please register for every person that will be eating.
Ages: 5-10 The Pointe Dec 6 Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Drop your children off at The Pointe for some holiday fun, gift making and wrapping. Children will leave with wrapped gifts for their loved ones along with some great memories. Pizza and drink will be provided.
Ages: 21 and up Ballwin Golf Club Nov 21 Fri Teams consist of eight. Bring your own snacks. Beer and soda are provided. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia at 7 p.m.
Trivia Night
Special Events
Ages: 8 and up The Pointe Jan 17 or 18 Sat or Sun 7:00 a.m. Each participant will complete a 15 minute treadmill run, 15 minute Spinner bike, and 10 minute swim in that order. Distance for each participant is calculated to determine the top finishers. Participants can choose to compete on Saturday or Sunday.
Upside Down Indoor Triathlon VIP/Reg $25
Challenge yourself and your friends to finish high in the Ballwin Race Series standings. The series offers a variety of races to challenge your all around abilities. All race participants receive participation points regardless of their placement. Race series points are divided into male and female categories.
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Ages: 7 and up The Wolf Public House Nov 7 Fri 11:00 p.m. Come howl at the moon with us for the 2014 Midnight Howl Run/Walk.
2014 Ballwin Race Series
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Bridge Club
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Ages: 7-12 PE Wed 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Ages: 11-17 FIT Wed 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Nov 5 - 19 Dec 3 - 17 Jan 7 - 28 Feb 4 - 25 Homeschool PE provides home school students the opportunity to participate in sports, fitness, health and wellness. Home School FIT is a personal fitness class with your middle and high schooler in mind. Homeschool FIT meets each week with Pete Markos, personal trainer. Monthly fees vary based on the number of weeks. A 15% discount is available for each additional child if you register two or more from from the same household.
Homeschool P.E. & Fit P.E. PE & FIT P.E. pricing varies per month
Ages: 6 and up Wed The Pointe Nov 5 - Dec 17 Jan 7 - Feb 11 Taekwondo students learn respect, responsibility, and discipline in addition to basic hand and foot techniques. A uniform is purchased from the instructor- $35. Beginner 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Intermediate 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 21 and up Wed 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Nov 5, 19 Dec 3, 17 Jan 7, 21 The Pointe Join us for lunch, BINGO and prizes! We will play six rounds of Bingo followed by lunch, dessert and then, play six more. Doors open at 10:45 a.m.
Ages: 6-9 The Pointe Nov 4 - Dec 9 Tue 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. This exciting basketball program will take children 6-9 year olds through the fundamentals of shooting, passing and dribbling through fun games and activities.
Ages: 16 and up The Pointe Nov 4 - May 12 Tue 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring a partner or come and make new friends, however this is not a beginning bridge forum. Coffee donations will be accepted.
Ages: 5-18 The Pointe Indoor Pool Nov 3 - 26 Mon & Wed 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dec 1 - 29 Jan 5 - 28 Feb 2 - 25 This non-competitive swim program offers swimmers the ability to expand their swimming skills, refine their strokes, and stay in shape. The program is designed for swimmers that can already swim on their own using at least a freestyle stroke for 25 yards.
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Family Scavenger Hunt
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VIP $35 Reg $40
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Ages: 2-5 The Pointe Nov 20, Dec 11, Feb 12 Thurs 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Your toddler will enjoy a variety of activities, stories, crafts, and visits from special guests. Pre-registration is required and parents must be present during the activity.
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Ages: 8 - 11 Tues 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Jan 6 - Feb 10 The Pointe This instructional volleyball program teaches the fundamentals of volleyball including: drills, serving, scoring, team play and scrimmages.
Volley Stars
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Toddler Get Together
Jazzy Jewelry
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Ages: 11 - 14 Fri The Pointe Dec 19 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. HO HO HO! Come dressed in your ugliest sweater or themed attire and get ready to have fun. We are creating a holiday winter wonderland packed with holiday cheer.
Holly Jolly Holiday Party
Ages: All The Pointe Indoor Pool Dec 19 Fri 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Looking for current and past swim team members, come out and enjoy an evening of camaraderie with current and former swim team members. If you are interested in the 2015 season join the fun and meet members and coaches. Parents are free.
Swim Team Reunion Party VIP $4 Reg $5
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Dec 12 - 21 Times Vary This course will cover the skills and knowledge needed to obtain a certification as an American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard. Must be 15 by the last day of class and pass a pre-requisite skill assessment. Held at The Pointe.
Red Cross Lifeguarding
Ages: 16 and up The Pointe Dec 5 - Feb 13 Fri 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Matches will consist of three games with a one hour time limit. Each team will be scheduled for eight matches and a playoff.
Ages: 11 - 14 Sun The Pointe Dec 21 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. It’s time for teens to tap into their creative juices. Teens will create bracelets and necklaces using a variety of beads, strings, bands and more.
VIP $10 Reg $12
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Wed Wed
VIP $45 Reg $50 The Pointe Gymnasium Ages 4 - 6 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ages: 7 - 10 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Ages: 7-12 Fri The Pointe Nov 21, Dec 5, Jan 30, Feb 27 6:00-9:45 p.m. NO PARENTS ALLOWED! We will have a blast playing games, doing crafts and swimming. Pizza and drinks will be provided as a snack. Pre-registration is required.
Kid’s Night Out
Ages: 4-6 Mon The Pointe Nov 11 - Dec 22 Jan 5 - Feb 9 6:30-7:15 p.m. Children will get an introduction to gymnastics through fun activities that teach body control, agility, strength and balance.
Tumbling Tykes
Feb 18 - Mar 25
Start Smart Sport Development
Jan 7 - Feb 11
Start Smart Soccer
Nov 11 - Dec 16
Start Smart Baseball
Ages: 3-5 The Pointe The Start Smart sports program is an age appropriate program. Where a parent and child work together to learn the basic skills of the sport.
Start Smart
Ages: 14 and up The Pointe Nov 10 - Dec 18 Mon - Thurs 5:45 - 6:45 a.m. Jan 5 - Feb 12 Join us for this six week, 24-class bootcamp style class.
Basic Training
Ages: All Sat 9:00 - 10:45 a.m. Nov 8 The Pointe This fun twist on the standard scavenger hunt is a sure cure for cabin fever during colder weather. Teams must pre-register.
Ages: 11 - 14 Fri The Pointe Nov 7 6:00 - 9:45 p.m. Glow party! Enjoy swimming, pizza, drinks and cool glow in the dark activities. Get a group of friends together and get ready to rock the night away.
VIP $10 Reg $12
Activities
Come and boogie down at The Pointe indoor pool with disco lights and music. Games and activities will take you back to the 70’s. So, hustle yourself to The Pointe and sign up for this fun filled activity.
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By BONNIE KRUEGER bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com Classical pianist Hannah Ohms, of Chesterfield, has something in common with musical greats Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and the St. Louis Symphony – all have played Carnegie Music Hall. Hannah, however, is only 10 years old. Her parents, Cherry and Collin, have musical backgrounds – two years of piano lessons for Cherry and marching band saxophone for Collin – so they guided Hannah toward the piano when she was just five. Before long the Ohms realized their young daughter had natural talent that needed nurturing. According to Cherry, they hired “the best of the best” in Marlita Weiss, a classically trained instructor with nearly 40 years teaching experience. “I think what makes me an effective teacher is that I key into the learning style and techniques of each student. I hear and understand music and guide them to make connections with the music,” Weiss said. Cherry said she believes three ingredients are paramount in her daughter’s success. “The first is having a natural musical talent, a God-given gift, with her particular passion toward classical music,” Cherry said. “The second key is proper guidance through our legendary teacher Marlita Weiss, who helped bring (music) to life for Hannah. And the third is hard work.” Hannah practices piano one to two hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Like a typical child, she finds technique and skill to be boring, but loves to play classical selections by composer Frédéric Chopin. Chopin, who was considered one of the leading composers of the Romantic period (1830 to 1900), wrote emotionally expressive music. Weiss and Cherry both say that Hannah is able to convey the depth of Chopin’s emotionally expressive music, despite
not having the life experience to draw from. And, it is that connection to the music that makes her an exceptional student. Weiss said she finds competition to be an important part of a musician’s growth, and she offers Hannah those opportunities. An impressive second-place finish at The World Piano Competition Young Artists Division in 2013, when Hannah was a 9-year-old, led to the opportunity to play in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 4, 2014. Earning a silver medal, Hannah – who also has competed in several state competitions, placing first in each of the last two years – was the youngest musician in her level to compete in the international competition. Her eight-year-old sister Abigail, who also is a student with Weiss, earned an Honorable Mention in the competition. “I was more nervous competing in the finals (of the World Piano Competition, held in 2013 at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music), than playing at Carnegie Hall,” Hannah said. “I practiced a lot to be ready to play in New York. “I really enjoyed listening to the other kids play and it inspired me for my future. I liked that people clapped for me.” At Carnegie, Hannah played Chopin’s Waltz No. 2 in B minor, Op. 69. Twentyeight other gold, silver and bronze medalists performed as well. In addition to performing, Hannah and her family spent time visiting the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History – and her favorite, Central Park. With recent changes to its format, Hannah’s next opportunity to compete in The World Piano Competition Young Artists Division will be 2016. “There is a lot of pressure to compete at this level and it’s very stressful. I never want competitions to overshadow the love to play,” explained Cherry. Hannah agreed. A voracious reader, Hannah has many other interests, including creative writing and art. In fact, she hopes one day to become a children’s book author and illustrate them herself. And piano is not the only instrument she enjoys playing. She learned to play violin in elementary school and wants to learn to play the flute when she starts middle school next year. She said she is unsure what role the piano will play in her future. “Obviously, we would love to see her use this gift as a concert pianist one day, but we want her to follow her passion. At 10, she doesn’t have to have her future figured out yet,” Cherry said. When Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation learned of Hannah’s impressive achievement, he honored Ohms by proclaiming Oct. 20 as “Hannah Ohms Day.”
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St. Louis Rowing club members (from left) Will Lerwick, Shawe Watkins, Will Newton, Ainsley Watkins, Adam Suddarth and Paige Kendrick with (left, in red jacket) Nina Elliott and Madelyn Alexander of the American Heart Association.
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Septemb-OAR raises funds for two worthy causes The Septemb-OAR run was a resounding success for the St. Louis Rowing Club. A group of rowers conceived the idea as a way to raise funds for the purchase of new oars and to support the American Heart Association. Since one out of three people is affected by heart disease, the Septemb-OAR chairs chose this organization to benefit the greater St. Louis community. The Septemb-OAR run raised over $6,000 with more than $2,000 going to the AHA.
Girls state golf tournament Marquette’s first trip to the recent Class 2 state girls golf tournament at Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin ended with the Mustangs finishing third. Rain washed out the first day of the state tournament. Wet conditions and gusty winds up to 30 mph plagued the second day of competition. Marquette shot a 378 and finished tied for third with Joplin, then took third on a
fifth-golfer tiebreaker. Blue Springs won the state crown with a 363 team score. Kirkwood was second at 368. Freshman Sarah Lewis sparked the Mustangs with a 91. Senior Morgan Holmes fired 94 and one stroke back was junior Allison Tichenor at 95. Senior Catie Lambert shot a 98. Senior Lauren Lottmann had a 113, which broke the tie with Joplin. “I couldn’t be more proud of this team,” coach Michelle Spencer said. “There was a lot of pressure on us all year to match or do better than last year and they handled it so well. They showed up every day, worked hard and enjoyed themselves. It’s been a pleasure coaching them.” ••• Westminster Christian Academy junior McKenna Montgomery recorded her best finish in three appearances in the state high school girls golf tournament. Montgomery, who finished 19th last year and 14th as a freshman in the Class 1 state tourney, tied for fifth with a 79 in the Class 2 state meet. The top 15 individual scores at state earn a medal. “I was very pleased with her improvement this season,” Westminster coach Steve Bradley said. “She worked hard all summer and really lowered her stroke aver-
age from last year. I think she improved the most on her short game. She did an outstanding job this year of chipping, pitching and putting from the year before.” Wildcats sophomore Taylor French placed 50th with a 98. “Taylor is a competitor and she would tell you she was not happy with her performance,” Bradley said. “She got off to a very slow start but she will not quit. “I was just happy to see her fight as a young player.” Bradley said he is happy to have both return in 2015. “I’m very grateful that both of these players will be back next year,” Bradley said. “They will be a solid one-two punch to add to a team that played beyond my expectations this season. Macie Daniels and Lauren Griesedieck will be back as well and we should be a pretty strong team. It will be sad to lose Morgan Winkelmiere who played great for our program for three years. She really came on strong this year, especially during the latter half of the season.” ••• Here are the other individual state places and scores: Parkway West’s Rebecca Su shot an 86 to tie for 14th and earn a medal. Lafayette’s Mindy Hennrich shot a 90 to place 23rd and teammate Sammi Charpentier placed 65th with a score of 101. St. Joseph’s’ Melanie Wolf was 35th with a 92, Michelle Campbell was 53rd with a 97 and Katie Glickert was 73rd with a score of 106. Parkway West’s Timia Iman Walton shot a 96 to finish in 50th place. Incarnate Word Academy’s Ashley Fite finished in 72nd place with a score of 105.
High school swimming Parkway Central finished fourth at the state boys swimming and diving meet last year and the Colts are getting ready for a return trip. The Colts competed recently in the COMO Invitational in Columbia. Parkway Central finished third among the 39 teams competing. Rockhurst was first and Rock Bridge came in second. “We’ve been there for the last several years now,” Parkway Central coach Jeff Spector said. “I think it’s probably the best
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meet in the state for high school kids until we get to the state championships.” Parkway Central had several top eight finishes, including the 200 medley relay team, which finished fifth in 1 minute, 42.82 seconds. Competing on the relay were freshman Graham Wells, junior Eric Fenton, junior Connor Ripp and senior Spencer Krause. In the 200 IM, Wells finished fifth in 2:23.27. Krause was fourth in 22.47 seconds in the 50 freestyle. Finishing in the top eight in the100 butterfly were Ripp at sixth in 54.53 and senior Kirk Randolph at eighth in 55.90. In the 100 free, Krause was fourth in 49.61. Ripp was fifth in 55.31 and Wells was seventh in 55.78 in the 100 backstroke. Additionally, the 400 freestyle relay team finished third in 3:21.83. Members of that relay were Wells, Ripp, Randolph and Krause. “It was a great meet for them,” Spector said. “I’m real proud of what these guys have accomplished so far.” The Suburban XII Conference meet is set for Oct. 29-30. “We were second last year. I think we stand a real good chance,” Spector said. “Last year, Parkway West won it. Hopefully, we can reverse that this year.” The state swimming and diving meet will be held Nov. 7-8.
College women’s soccer Parkway South graduate and Illinois junior Nicole Breece equaled the school record with three assists recently against Alabama-Birmingham, becoming the fifth Illini to accomplish the feat and first since 2003. The West County native is tied for eighth in the Big Ten with a career-high five assists. She has six career goals. She also is an academic All-Big Ten and a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.
College men’s soccer Priory graduate Jeff Hopson Jr. is making valuable contributions to the Northwestern Wildcats as a midfielder. The Chesterfield native has started every game this fall for the ranked Wildcats. He has one goal. Hopson, who was honored by the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame and received their “Future Star” award for 2012, was a three-year varsity starter for Priory coach John Morhmann.
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‘Got Drugs?’ Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition and area police departments recently partnered on six medication take-back events that contributed to total collections of 2.8 tons of unused and expired medications in St. Louis County and 11.5 tons of medications in Missouri. The events were held in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s national “Got Drugs?” campaign. Permanent medication drop box locations in West County include: • Ballwin Police Department, 300 Park Drive
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said Leidy, who found a similar response among those who skipped breakfast. “To counteract the tendencies to overeat and prevent weight gain that occurs as a result of overeating, we tried to identify dietary behaviors that provide these feelings of reward while reducing cravings for highfat foods. Eating breakfast, particularly a breakfast high in protein, seems to do that.” Leidy said the study showed a dramatic decline in cravings for sweet foods among breakfast eaters, and those who ate high-protein breakfasts experienced decreased cravings for high-fat foods, too. When breakfast was skipped, cravings for sweets and high-fat foods rose as the day progressed. “In the U.S., people are skipping breakfast more frequently, which is associated with food cravings, overeating and obesity,” Leidy said. “It used to be that nearly 100 percent of American adults, kids and teens were eating breakfast, but over the last 50 years, we have seen a decrease in (breakfast) eating frequency and an increase in obesity.” The study was published in Nutrition Journal.
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On the calendar “Less Sweet Holiday Treats” is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at St. Luke’s Women’s Center, 6 McBride and Son Center Drive in Chesterfield. A dietician discusses diabetes-friendly recipes, and attendees receive free non-fasting glucose testing and blood pressure and BMI screenings. To receive a screening mammogram, call 530-5505 for an appointment. For more information on the event and to register, call (314) 542-4848, or visit stlukes-stl.com. ••• “What You Don’t Know Can Be Dangerous To Your Child,” a Rockwood Parent Series presentation with Rockwood Drug-Free coalition Director Renee Heney, is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at LaSalle Springs Middle School, 3300 Hwy. 109 in Wildwood. The program covers early warning signs of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; what parents should do if they suspect their child is experimenting with drugs; and ways to support a child in making healthy choices. For details, call Kim Litzau at 733-2121.
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“Our hope was to take control of a longstanding and historic community asset which could be the crown jewel of our Town Square planning. For years, we’ve heard from the community on what they don’t want in this area. Now we have an opportunity to determine what they do want. We don’t see the nature and character of this area changing, but we’ll instead provide amenities there for the whole community.” Dalton said he has asked Alderman Skip Mange (Ward 1) to act as the task force cochair, with plans to appoint a resident as the other co-chair, to facilitate planning and analysis, including meetings, forums, surveys and other outreach efforts seeking community input on the future use of the tract. The idea is to formulate a land use plan for the area, including not just the Wirth property but all the way south to Queeny Park, west to Longview Farm Park, north to Interstate 64, and east to the Principia campus. “The Wirth tract is an essential element of planning for the Town Square, but we’re looking at the entire Mason/Clayton area,” Dalton said. He said the timeline includes appointing the co-chairs, establishing the membership (a search is underway now) and forming subcommittees. Preliminary organizational meetings are expected during the fall or early winter, followed by forums to gather public input and develop a vision for the undeveloped land. Dalton said the intersection of Clayton and Mason roads, as the geographical center of town, has been a community gathering place for over a century and will now form the centerpiece of the Town Square for planning purposes. Already, the city is using the Wirth property. On Oct. 18, the Wirth property was used – along with Longview Farm Park, West County EMS & Fire Protection District House 3, and the Principia – as one of the sites for the city’s annual Fall Festival. Dalton estimated that at least 500 people attended the festivities.
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BENEFITS The Ellisville Lions Trivia Night/Silent Auction is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Ballwin VFW Post 6274 at 115 Mimosa Lane in Ballwin. Call 227-7315 for reservations. ••• Chaminade alumni moms host an evening of bunco at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Chaminade College Prep, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. There is no cost to play, but donations to Fr. Dempsey’s Charities are accepted. For more information, contact Kathy Fritz at fritzscraps@yahoo.com. ••• Wildwood Area Lions Club hosts a Quarter Auction from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6 at Ballwin Golf Course Banquet Hall, 333 Holloway Road. Guests can bid on auction items from local businesses using up to four quarters. Bidding paddles are $7 each. Food is available for purchase, along with a cash bar. To reserve a table of eight to 10, call Kathy Welsh at 230-0247 or (314) 565-8017. ••• A Sausage & Turkey Supper is served from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 at St. John UCC-Manchester, 332 Old Sulphur Spring Road. Carry-outs are available. Sausage also can be purchased from 2-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6; 1-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7; and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8. Call 3916655 or visit stjohnmanchester.org for details. ••• An American Red Cross Blood Drive is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Living Word Church in Wildwood. Visit livingwordumc.org for additional details and to make an appointment. ••• St. Alban Roe Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council #12022 hosts the Celebrate St. Louis Fashion Show and Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9 at St. Alban Roe Parish Life Center, 2001 Shepard Road in Wildwood. Tickets are $30 per person, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Our Lady’s Inn and St. Anthony’s Food Pantry. For details, call Suzette Topik at 458-4260 or email Margie Krentz at rkrentz48@sbcglobal.net. ••• The Girls in the Know fifth anniversary fundraising celebration is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 at Vue 17, 1034
S. Brentwood Blvd. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call Gina Marten at (314) 717-1270 or visit girlsintheknow.org. ••• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter hosts its 10th annual trivia night from 7-10 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Jewish Community Center (Marilyn Fox Building), 16801 Baxter Road, Chesterfield. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks and decorate their tables. To register, call Jessica or Amy at (314) 645-2422 or visit aafastl.org/trivia. ••• The Sons of the American Legion Marty Hardesty Memorial G.I. Breakfast is served from 8-11 a.m. every second Sunday of the month at the Manchester American Legion Post 208 Headquarters Building, 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road. Cost of breakfast is $7 per person. For directions or for more information, call 391-9424.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES The regional premiere of “Rembrandt’s Gift” runs at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 9 at Dramatic License Productions in Chesterfield Mall. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $22 for seniors 60-plus, and $18 for groups, active military and students. For tickets, call 821-1746 or visit dramaticlicenseproductions.org. ••• Bells & Brats is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 327 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. The Gateway Ringers present their fall concert to celebrate St. Louis’ 250th anniversary. The free concert is followed by a sausage supper. Contact Jamie De Geer at 391-6685, ext. 18 or jdegeer@gslcelca.org for details. ••• The Ellisville Police Department hosts a Veteran’s Day concert from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9 at St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road. The Parkway Chamber Strings Orchestra performs a mix of classical, contemporary and patriotic music. For more information, contact Tom Felgate at tfelgate@ellisville.mo.us. ••• Soorya Performing Arts’ young talent performs on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 4-7 p.m. at the Mahatma Gandhi Center, 727 Weidman Road. Tickets are available at sooryaperofrmingseries.brownpapertickets.com.
SPECIAL INTEREST The Get Your Licks on Route 66 BarB-Que Competition is Nov. 1- 2 on the grounds of Lion’s Park in Eureka. The St. Louis BBQ Society-sanctioned event features vendors, music, a beer garden and washers tournament. ••• The Women’s Auxiliary of the Ballwin VFW Post 6274, 115 Mimosa Lane, hosts a fundraising lunch at noon on Sunday, Nov. 2 in support of veterans. Cost is $10 and includes a culinary techniques demonstration by L’Ecole Culinaire. For tickets, visit the Ballwin VFW or contact Mary Rudolph (314) 922-5221) or heartfelthands2@yahoo.com.
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American Piping Products, one of the world’s largest distributors of steel pipe and related products, recently relocated its national headquarters to larger facilities in Chesterfield. According to the company’s CEO, Al Rheinnecker, rapid growth necessitated the move from its former location on Wings Corporate Drive to a 13,000-squarefoot space at 825 Maryville Centre Drive. American Piping Products was represented in the transaction by Hilliker Corporation. ••• M&M Dance Academy has relocated to a new, larger location at 13881 Manchester Road in Town & Country, and celebrated its move with an Oct. 16 grand opening event.
Stephanie Chase has opened Bella Home Accessories at 17676 Chesterfield Airport Road, West of Long Road, in Chesterfield. The business offers a variety of home accessories, furnishings and gift items. Bella Home Accessories can be reached at (314) 680-5932; store hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
••• Several West County residents were among the 27 Lewis, Rice & Fingersh attorneys recently named to the 2014 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® list recognizing their high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Local honorees include Curtis Calloway, Bridget Hoy, Matthew Madsen, Marian Mehan, James O’Brien, Barry Short, Joseph Trad, Richard B. AWARDS AND HONORS Walsh, Jr., and Robert Will. In addition, Manchester City Clerk Ruth E. Baker David Gearhart was named to the Missouri has earned the designation of Master Munici- and Kansas Rising Stars® list honoring top pal Clerk from the International Institute of attorneys 40 years old or younger, who have Municipal Clerks, Inc. IIMC grants the des- been practicing for 10 or fewer years. ignation to municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements, and who have a record of significant contributions to EVENTS AND NETWORKING their local government, community and state. Chesterfield Young Professionals holds
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3466 Whitsetts Fork - Glencoe Peace & tranquility at its finest. 1 1/2 story home on 5.3+/- acres. 6 stall horse barn and a metal workshop. Enjoy the beautiful views from any of the 3 outdoor living areas! Cathy Shaw-Connely (636)346-4960 John Shaw (314)503-4882
11617 Wolf Trail Rd - Wildwood Gorgeous home nestled on 5+/- acres. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 1 1/2 story home. Stunning main level master suite, finished lower level and so much more is just waiting for you in the heart of Wildwood. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636)346-4960 Donna Wolfe (636)751-1495
1551 Wildhorse Parkway - Chesterfield Beautiful 2 story home in the highly sought after Wildhorse Subdivision! 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home. Updated dream kitchen with new tile floors, granite counters and much more! Recently finished lower level. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636)346-4960
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17718 Wilding Place Dr. -Chesterfield Stunning 2-Story home in Wildhorse Subdivision, features 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Master is light & bright. Top of the stairs are beautiful built in bookcases for your personal library. Remodeled kitchen w/granite counter tops, tile back splash, & newly finished wood floors throughout main level. Gorgeous covered back porch & Balboa swim spa. Subdivision tennis, walking trails, lakes, & pools. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636)346-4960
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14800 SUGARWOOD TRAIL DR. | CHESTERFIELD 6 BEDROOMS, 10 BATHS, 4.53 ACRES $2,375,000 Home on 4.53 acres with 8-stall barn, riding ring & pool. Ideal entertaining property with in-law suite.
14 ARROWHEAD ESTATES CT. | CHESTERFIELD 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, 5.88 ACRES $2,000,000 This is architect Ralph Fournier’s piece-de-resistance that will remind you of Hollywood Hills. Pool & stable.
16441 WALNUT RAIL DR. | CLARKSON VALLEY 5 BEDROOMS, 5½ BATHS $1,249,000 Exceptional home with pool set on picturesque 3+ wooded acres backing to lake. Perfectly appointed.
22 THORNHILL DRIVE | WILDWOOD 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $874,000 Historic home features original mosaic foyer floor, limestone fireplaces, gorgeous views & 4-car garage.
930 REVERE DRIVE | TOWN AND COUNTRY 4 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $850,000 Distinctive home on a 1-acre lot is dramatic & lightfilled. Contemporary design offers beautiful views.
1694 SOUTH MASON | TOWN AND COUNTRY 5 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $765,000 Stunning location within easy walking distance to wonderful Queeny Park. Beautiful, 2-acre property.
13549 WESTON PARK | TOWN & COUNTRY 6 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,199,500 Impressive entertaining spaces in home with main floor master suite, updated kitchen & luxurious master bath.
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NEW PRICE! 2769 KEHRS MILL ROAD | CHESTERFIELD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $599,000 Fabulous home with open floor plan. Stainless steel appliances, 3-car garage, deck & irrigation system.
21 SACKSTON WOODS | CREVE COEUR 5 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $569,900 Sprawling mid-century ranch with 4,100 sq. ft. on a beautiful 2-acre treed lot. Wonderful opportunity!
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2003 WILSON RIDGE LANE | CHESTERFIELD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $499,900 Custom-built DeShetler brick ranch with 3,660 sq. ft., vaulted great room, screened porch & walkout LL.
842 N. NEW BALLAS #404 | CREVE COEUR 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $349,000 Beautiful 4th floor penthouse with lovely hardwood floors & moldings, plus additional den! New deck!
1115 SHADOWFAIRE COURT | BALLWIN 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $475,000 This custom-built, open, bright, contemporary home proves living in the burbs is anything but boring.
607 CARMAN VIEW COURT | MANCHESTER 4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $619,000 Built to enjoy! 1½-story home with flowing spacious floor plan offers the best in living & entertaining.
16762 BENTON TAYLOR DRIVE | CHESTERFIELD 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $549,000 Beautiful & spacious home with traditional floor plan, luxury kitchen, 3-car garage, patio & private yard.
11900 CONWAY ROAD | WESTWOOD 3 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $525,000 California Ranch home in prestigious Westwood on more than an acre. Parkway Central.
NEW PRICE! OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 657 SHADOWRIDGE | WILDWOOD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $359,900 Meticulously maintained home with fireplace, walk-thru wet bar, vaulted master & finished walkout LL.
5175 ROSEMOUNT DRIVE | WELDON SPRING 4 BEDROOMS, 5½ BATHS $349,900 Situated on a professionally landscaped 1.86-acre lot, this light-filled home offers four bedroom suites.
14300 E. CONWAY MEADOWS CT. #102 | CHESTERFIELD 1591 EASTHAM DRIVE | ROBINWOOD WEST 12502 TRAMMELL COURT | CREVE COEUR 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $159,000 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $149,000 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $329,000 Secure & spacious first floor condo located in terrific Competitively priced, located on large corner lot. HardSits on more than a half acre on a quiet cul-de-sac. community. Move-in ready, enclosed patio & garage. wood floors, vintage details & spacious master suite. Spacious master suite, hardwood floors & fireplace.
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