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Why have elections? 

September 23, 2015 

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In a country with more than 300 million 

people, it is remarkable how obsessed the 

media have become with just one – Donald 

Trump. What is even more remarkable is 

that, after six years of repeated disasters, 

both domestically and internationally, 

under a glib egomaniac in the White House, 

so many potential voters are turning to 

another glib egomaniac to be his successor. 

No doubt much of the stampede of 

Republican voters toward Mr. Trump is 

based on their disgust with the Republican 

establishment. The fact that the next two 

biggest vote-getters in the polls are also 

complete outsiders – Dr. Ben Carson and 

Ms. Carly Fiorina – reinforces the idea that 

this is a protest. 

It is easy to understand why there would 

be pent-up resentments among Republican 

voters. But are elections held for the purpose 

of venting emotions? 

No national leader ever aroused more 

fervent emotions than Adolf Hitler did in 

the 1930s. Watch some old newsreels of 

German crowds delirious with joy at the 

sight of him. The only things at all comparable 

in more recent times were the ecstatic 

crowds that greeted Barack Obama when 

he burst upon the political scene in 2008. 

Elections, however, have far more lasting, 

and far more serious – or even grim 

– consequences than emotional venting. 

The actual track record of crowd-pleasers, 

whether Juan Peron in Argentina, Obama 

in America or Hitler in Germany, is very 

sobering, if not painfully depressing. 

The media seem to think that participation 

in elections is a big deal. But turnout 

often approaches 100 percent in countries 

so torn by bitter polarization that everyone 

is scared to death of what will happen if the 

other side wins. However, times and places 

with low voter turnout are often times and 

places when there are no such fears aroused 

by having an opposing party win. 

Despite many people who urge us all to 

vote as a civic duty, the purpose of elections 

is not participation. The purpose is 

to select individuals for offices, including 

President of the United States. Whoever 

has that office has our lives, the lives of our 

loved ones and the fate of the entire nation 

in his or her hands. 

An election is not a popularity contest, 

or an award for showmanship. If you want 

to fulfill your duty as a citizen, then you 

need to become an informed voter. And if 

you are not informed, then the most patriotic 

thing you can do on election day is 

stay home. Otherwise your vote, based on 

whims or emotions, is playing Russian roulette 

with the fate of this nation. 

All the hoopla over Donald Trump is distracting 

attention from a large field of other 

candidates, some of whom have outstanding 

track records as governors, where they demonstrated 

courage, character and intelligence. 

Others have rhetorical skills like Trump or a 

serious mastery of issues, unlike Trump. 

Even if Trump himself does not end up 

as the Republican nominee for the presidency, 

he will have done a major disservice 

to both his party and the country if 

his grandstanding has cost us a chance to 

explore in depth others who may include 

someone far better prepared for the complex 

challenges of this juncture in history. 

After the disastrous nuclear deal with 

Iran, we are entering an era when people 

alive at this moment may live to see a day 

when American cities are left in radioactive 

ruins. We need all the wisdom, courage 

and dedication in the next president 

– and his or her successors – to save us and 

our children from such a catastrophe. 

Rhetoric and showmanship will certainly 

not save us. 

Donald Trump is not the only obstacle 

to finding leaders of such character. The 

ultimate danger lies in the voting public 

themselves. All too many signs point to an 

electorate including many people who are 

grossly uninformed or, worse yet, misinformed. 

The very fact that the voting age was 

lowered to 18 shows the triumph of the 

vision of elections as participatory rituals, 

rather than times for fateful choices. If anything, 

the age might have been raised to 30, 

since today millions of people in their 20s 

have never even had the responsibility of 

being self-supporting, to give them some 

sense of reality. 

We can only hope that the months still 

remaining before the first primary elections 

next year will allow voters to get over 

their emotional responses and concentrate 

on the life and death implications of choosing 

the next President of the United States. 

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To the Editor: 

After reading the article in the Aug. 19 

West Newsmagazine regarding the city of 

Creve Coeur and them pondering what 

to do with their municipal golf course it 

opened my eyes regarding our city of Ballwin 

course. 

The article stated that in 2014 the 

Ballwin course lost $257,012. It went 

on to state that no golf courses have 

made money in recent years, and that the 

industry as a whole is down. Noted St. 

Louis golf historian Jim Healey in a 2015 

report noted that 14 new courses opened 

in 2013, while 157 closed across the 

country. It went on to say many golfers 

stay away from 9-hole courses because 

they believe they are not as well maintained 

as 18-hole courses. 

As both parents in more households 

work full time, games like golf are becoming 

less appealing. As for the Ballwin 

course, usage is down, while just a small 

percentage of Ballwin city residents use 

the course. All while the cost to maintain 

and upkeep it goes up every year. 

So my solution to address this issue, 

along with the need for a new city hall, is 

this: the city sell the golf course property 

to a developer for new homes, increasing 

the tax base for the city. Keep a small percent 

of the property, including the building 

there now, and build a new city hall at this 

location. With the funds from the sale of 

the course and the site of the present city 

hall on Manchester, the funds should cover 

the cost of a new city hall. All the while 

reducing losses to the city from maintaining 

a losing golf course. 

A city the size of Ballwin cannot continue 

to keep a golf course and assume the 

cost to maintain it in this economy. The 

city can use the tax incoming from the 

new houses that would be built to maintain 

the services we have now and to keep our 

police department as one of the best in St 

Louis County. Minus the less than 5 percent 

of people that use the course I think 

most people would agree this is the right 

vision for our city moving forward. 

Stan Wallace 

Why I will vote for Trump 


First, Trump tells the truth. 

Second, Trump has actually built something, 

actually accomplished something. 

He’s employed thousands of people who 

have paid millions of dollars in taxes that 

have supported our country. 

Third, Trump tells us what we need to 

hear, not what we want to hear. 

Fourth, I’m going to vote for Trump 

because he is not going to lie to me; get on 

his knees and beg for money. 

Fifth, Trump made his billions building 

buildings in New York and New Jersey, a 

totally union-, probably mafia-, dominated 

industry. If he can be successful in New 

York and New Jersey he knows how to 

negotiate and will be quite capable of running 

the country’s business. 

Sixth, I’m going to vote for Trump 

because for the first time in America’s 

history we have the opportunity to elect a 

non-politician as president (military leaders 

excluded). 

And for those who believe Trump is not 

qualified to be president I would ask them 

to recall the qualifications for the office set 

down in the constitution and which they 

learned in the eighth grade: “35 years of 

age and a natural born citizen.” 

Our current community organizer president 

became president meeting half those 

requirements. 

Bob Boles 

More thanks for 

Mayor Nation 


I just read Jane Cunningham’s “Thank 

you, Mayor Bob Nation” letter to the editor 

in the Sept. 16 issue of West Newsmagazine, 

and I would like to add my sincere 

thanks to Mayor Nation as well. 

Mayor Nation has indeed been a breath 

of fresh air in his promise of fiscal conservatism. 

As a citizen and taxpayer, I truly 

appreciate his leadership. 

Not only in his efforts to address the 

“pool cities” sales tax, but in other budget 

issues as well, this citizen has watched as 

Mayor Nation diligently reviewed many 

budget issues. While I certainly appreciate 

the time and effort of each councilmember, 

I had hoped that a few of them 

would have shown a bit more fiscal conservatism 

in their votes this past year as 

I sat in a council meeting some months 

ago, watching the proceedings. I only 

know that I must watch my personal 

budget and always hope that city government 

does as well. 

So thank you, Mayor Nation, for being 

a watchdog for our tax dollars in Chesterfield. 

You give me hope and remind me 

that there are still good and humble servant 

leaders in our midst. 

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EDITORIAL 

Is this the best we have? 

At first, Donald Trump seemed like a 

well-executed joke. 

In the early days of a way-too-long 

presidential campaign season, when 

professional politicians do their absolute 

best to say nothing, Trump was saying 

something. That willingness to speak was 

fun, it was lively, and it was entertaining 

because we thought it did not matter. 

And then he kept saying things, and kept 

saying things, and on and on and on. Each 

time he said something absolutely unconscionable, 

his poll numbers would rise. 

Two months ago it may have seemed 

like a joke, but Mr. Trump is not going 

away. Let’s all say it together: Donald 

Trump is the undisputed front runner for 

the GOP presidential candidacy. 

Does it feel good when we say that? Is 

there anything about that which is comforting 

or logical or sensible or even plausible? 

Yet here we sit, Trump leading the polls 

at 30-something percent, Ben Carson a 

comfortable second with 20-something 

percent, and the rest of the enormous field 

of candidates polling in the single digits. 

Trump is not today, nor will he ever be, 

remotely qualified or capable to be the 

President of the United States. His understanding 

of world issues may be weaker 

than his sense of humility. His only real 

challenger in the field right now is Dr. 

Ben Carson. 

Frankly, we love Carson. He seems 

like an outstanding human being and is 

clearly unrivaled as an intellectual among 

the other candidates. Yet, similar to 

Trump, are we actually prepared to make 

him the president? These outsider candidates 

always come in as a breath of fresh 

air, and then we realize that they have 

never once sat in an intelligence briefing, 

never once spoken to a group of generals, 

never once contemplated organizing the 

world’s largest bureaucracy. 

Carson is an excellent neurosurgeon 

and an excellent speaker, but how will he 

govern and how will he lead? We have 

absolutely no idea. 

The question becomes, with these 

obvious flaws, how have Trump and 

Carson lapped the field and become such 

heavy favorites? The answer is that this 

has become a war of attrition. 

There is not a single Republican hopeful 

– save for perhaps Carly Fiorina – that 

we feel better about today than we did at 

the time they announced their candidacy. 

The entire field is treading water, and 

that is allowing a blowhard like Trump to 

float to the top. 

The last GOP debate took place at the 

Reagan Presidential Library. It suffices to 

say there was not a Reagan peer among 

the field. 

Now, lest you begin to look across the 

aisle for a savior, the Democrats have 

managed to find all of the same problems 

of the Republicans in a much smaller 

pool of candidates. Can you even imagine 

going to the polling place 13 months 

from now and having a choice between 

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to be 

the leader of this country? Do we need to 

start learning the lyrics to “O Canada?” 

It is impossible to believe that these 

candidates are the best our country has to 

offer. The concern is that we have concocted 

a political system where the best 

are not at all interested in participating 

in the process. The concern is that the 

concessions of character one must make 

to run a modern presidential campaign 

inherently excludes the best among us 

from entering the fray at all. 

In the movie “War Games,” the computer 

simulator eventually learns that the 

“only way to win is not to play the game.” 

Have the best and brightest of our generation 

come to the same conclusion? 

There is still time. There is time for a 

good person like Carson to prove he can 

govern, time for a good governor like 

Scott Walker to prove he can be a good 

person. There probably isn’t enough 

time in the universe for Trump to prove 

either. Yet there he sits, Donald Trump, 

the undisputed front runner for the GOP 

presidential candidacy. 

We can, we must, do better. 

Time for BBQ 

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take place this weekend, Sept. 25-27, in the city’s Town Center at the intersection of Hwy. 109 

and Hwy. 100. For the first time ever, the Bash kicks off on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and continues 

at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 with plenty of great eats, contests and live music. Don’t 

miss Australian rock band The Go Set on Friday at 7 p.m. and up-and-coming country stars 

Old Dominion on Sunday at 2 p.m. For additional Wildwood BBQ Bash details, visit www. 

westnewsmagazine.com and for more events in West County, see page 46 of this publication. 

IN QUOTES 

“She was a wonderful person and had a great 

perspective on life and certainly a lot of great 

ideas about local government, and an obligation 

to serve the needs of our residents.” 

– Chesterfield City Administrator Michael Herring on City 

Councilmember and former Mayor Nancy Greenwood 

“It’s not the end of the world, it’s not the 

atomic bomb, it’s a bunch of kids on 

Friday night having a night game.” 

– Town & Country Resident Jim Butler on Westminster 

Christian Academy’s request for stadium lights. 

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BALLWIN 

Budget plans presented 

The city of Ballwin will begin the process 

of preparing and approving its 2016 

budget with a special session at 5:30 p.m. 

on Sept. 28. 

At the Sept. 14 Ballwin Board of Aldermen 

meeting, City Administrator Eric 

Hanson presented a schedule of budgetrelated 

work sessions and actions leading 

up to the annual plan’s final approval. 

The Sept. 28 session will include a 

review of the regional employee compensation 

survey and the need for a capital 

improvements plan. Departmental overviews 

will take place at an Oct. 12 meeting, 

with reviews of proposed revenues and 

expenses scheduled for Oct. 26 and Nov. 9. 

Any changes discussed and agreed to during 

the work sessions will be included prior to a 

final budget review set for Nov. 23. The plan 

will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning 

Commission and board in December. 

City plans annexation move 

An irregularly shaped parcel of unincorporated 

land between the municipal limits 

of Clarkson Valley and Ballwin may soon 

become part of the latter city. 

The land near the northwest corner of 

Ballwin includes a northbound Clarkson 

Road right-of-way and one residence on 

the east side of Clarkson. 

According to Thomas Aiken, Ballwin’s 

assistant city administrator and city planner, 

annexing the parcel would remove a 

police patrol issue that sometimes occurs 

because the land’s irregular shape makes it 

difficult to determine in whose jurisdiction 

an accident has occurred. 

The owners of the residence have not 

been interested in the past in being annexed 

by either Ballwin or Clarkson Valley but 

recently have changed their minds and now 

want to become part of Ballwin, Aiken said. 

Missouri law permits annexation when all 

property owners involved, the board of the 

annexing authority and the county council 

mutually agree to the move. 

Aiken asked for and received approval 

from the city’s Board of Aldermen to 

approach St. Louis County for its agreement 

to the annexation. 

City receives street assessment 

A consulting firm has assessed the condition 

of Ballwin’s city streets and has found 

the roadways in slightly better shape than five 

years ago when a similar survey was made. 

As part of a contract earlier approved 

by the Ballwin Board of Aldermen, the 

Lochmueller Group consulting firm found 

the overall average surface condition of the 

city’s streets rated 6.8 on a 10-point scale 

with 10 being excellent. The score represents 

an improvement of about 0.6 rating 

points since a 2010 evaluation. 

Streets in Ward 4 rated highest at 7.07 

even though the score was lower than 

2010’s rating of 7.14. 

The city’s other three wards showed 

higher ratings than five years ago with Ward 

3 posting the biggest gain, from 5.47 to 6.65. 

Ward 2 went from a score of 6.03 to 6.78 

during the five-year interval while Ward 1 

rated 6.8 this year, compared with 6.57 in 

2010. 

The findings will be used in connection 

with the Ballwin public works department’s 

annual street maintenance and improvement 

program and budget preparation. 

MANCHESTER 

Economic development 

director hired 

Alderman Paul Hamill (Ward 1) introduced 

emergency legislation before the Board of 

Aldermen at its Sept. 8 meeting, requesting 

that Erika L. Kennett be appointed as the 

director of Planning, Zoning and Economic 

Development for the city of Manchester. 

Having established a rate of pay for the 

position ($83,500 annually) and confirming 

the duties and obligations of that role, 

the board unanimously voted in favor of 

the appointment by a measure of 5-0, with 

Alderman Barbara Stevens (Ward 1) absent. 

Kennett’s duties include redevelopment 

projects utilizing public financing techniques; 

business attraction, expansion and retention; 

inventory and cataloguing of the city’s 

economic base and individual businesses; 

business outreach and public relations; and 

marketing the city to developers, real estate 

brokers and others, as deemed necessary. 

She is expected to begin serving as director 

in October. 

TOWN & COUNTRY 

Community Commitment 

David Trone doesn’t want the new 

Total Wine & More store in the Manchester 

Meadows shopping center to be just 

another destination for adult beverage purchases. 

He wants the store to become “part 

of the community.” 

Trone, who founded Total Wine & More 

with his brother Robert 24 years ago, 

prides himself on the company’s commitment 

to local charities and local employees 

and the fact that they’ve never had to close 

a store. The Town & Country store is the 

company’s 119th location with two additional 

stores set to open – in Brentwood 

and Chesterfield – before the year’s end. 

As part of the store’s opening weekend 

festivities, which took place over Labor 

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Louis Area Foodbank with the promise of donating a portion of the store’s opening weekend’s 

receipts to the charity. Also pictured: Town & Country Mayor Jon Dalton. 

nonprofits and donated over $6 million to 

charities,” Trone said. 

He noted that local charities can go to the 

company website (www.totalwine.com, 

click on “Corporate Philanthropy,” under the 

“About Us” tab) and fill out a donation request. 

In addition to supporting local charities, 

Trone said the company is interested 

in investing in its employees, about 75 

percent of whom are full-time and who 

receive more than 100 hours of training. 

“We think full-time employees give us 

better customer service,” Trone said. 

While Trone wants his employees to 

be able to answer customers’ questions, 

he also understands that some customers 

prefer to function more autonomously. To 

assist them, every Total Wine & More store 

features iPads in store that can help even 

novice wine enthusiasts find the right wine 

to complement their food choice and even 

the perfect recipe for that food choice. 

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WILDWOOD 

Lynne Beldner retires 

in Wildwood 

Lynne Greene-Beldner, 

Wildwood’s Deputy 

City Administrator/City 

Clerk, has been with 

the city since the day it 

became a city. 

Originally hired as 

city clerk, she was one 

of two employees – 

Beldner 

along with former finance director JoAnn 

Hoehne – who were there on Sept. 1, 1995, 

when city hall first opened its doors 

“We started the city with a plug-in 

telephone and two folding chairs, at the 

original leased city hall on Old Manchester 

Road,” said Greene-Beldner, 68, who now 

works with a staff of up to 18. 

Greene-Beldner is set to retire effective 

Sept. 30 and admits that the 20 years have 

flown by. 

Born in University City, Greene-Beldner 

graduated from University City High 50 

years ago and now resides in Wildwood. 

Before going to work for the city, she 

worked as the city clerk of Webster Groves 

and previously spent five years as secretary 

to the mayor of Chesterfield. 

Her retirement will mean she can spend 

more time with Steve Beldner, her husband 

of 22 years, as well as her two sons, 

Joel and David, and “six fabulous grandchildren.” 

“It’s hard leaving the city because of the 

wonderful friends and memories I’ve made 

along the way,” she said. “The mayors and 

councilmembers I have worked for have 

been so supportive of me, and our staff is a 

very special group of people.” 

While her retirement will mean the 

chance to play more tennis and go back to 

school to study psychology, she won’t be 

entirely gone from Wildwood for a while. 

“I’ll be working here Tuesdays and 

Thursdays in a transition period until they 

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that “they are reviewing applicants.” 

She praises the growth of the city. 

“It’s amazing what Wildwood has 

become, with the growing Town Center 

commercial area and the new community 

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work of a lot of people.” 

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– dealing with so many people in the community 

and putting out the Gazette city 

newsletter. 

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she said. “It’s nice to feel I had a role in the 

growth of the city. A part of me is a part of 

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Westminster’s dreams of Friday night lights doused in Town & Country 

By DAN FOX 

dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com 

The Town & Country Board of Aldermen 

has voted down Westminster Christian Academy’s 

request for football stadium lights and 

a permanent public address system. 

On Sept. 14, the board voted 7-0 against 

the ordinance in question, which would have 

approved a conditional use permit for four 

80-foot tall light poles and the P.A. system. 

Alderman Lynn Wright (Ward 1) was absent. 

As in previous meetings, many of the 

residents and supporters of Westminster’s 

request were dressed in blue and sat on 

one side of the board’s chambers. Those 

opposed to the stadium lights sat opposite, 

clad in red. Many of those in attendance 

spoke on the issue. 

“Some of those against the Westminster 

lights have probably been beneficiaries 

of other projects in Town & Country that 

have impacted other people, but have 

improved Town & Country,” resident Joe 

Stieven said. “If we don’t help our community 

to evolve, to evolve thoughtfully, 

we’re doomed for failure.” 

Resident Jim Butler suggested that a 

consensus between the school and residents 

could be reached on the issue. 

“It’s not the end of the world, it’s not the 

atomic bomb, it’s a bunch of kids on Friday 

night having a night game,” Butler said. 

But resident Jeff Chaney said it wouldn’t 

matter if the lights were only turned on one 

night per year, instead of the allowed 25. 

“Nobody in this room would want four 

80-foot tall poles with 70-100 square feet 

of lights atop them, within 600 feet of their 

home,” Chaney said. “These poles will be 

there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.” 

Resident Allen Allred cited a petition 

with over 100 signatures from residents 

opposing the lights. 

“And there will be 400-plus that will 

say, if necessary, we have to do whatever 

is necessary to stop this if a permit were 

granted,” Allred said. 

Alderman Fred Meyland-Smith (Ward 3) 

said the request, taken by itself and with no 

other issues considered, is a “very reasonable” 

request. 

“However – and the however in my mind 

is a big, huge, however – every resident in 

this city has the right to peace and quiet at 

their home and in their yard,” Meyland- 

Smith said. “And the Westminster request 

does not trump the right of citizens to peace 

and quiet in their home and in their yard.” 

Alderman Skip Mange (Ward 1) said he 

would vote “nay” on the ordinance because 

it would violate the requirements built into 

granting a CUP. 

“The city of Town & Country ordinance 

requirements for approving a conditional 

use permit are pretty strict,” Mange said. 

“The code provides that the aldermen shall 

not approve such a permit if it causes any 

one of eight things.” 

Mange said if the CUP for the lights and 

sound system were to be granted, he felt 

that conflicts would arise from three of 

those eight conditions, specifically that the 

project will not adversely affect the general 

welfare of the community, be developed 

and operated in a manner that is physically 

incompatible with the permitted uses of the 

surrounding areas or create a nuisance. 

Following the vote against the ordinance, 

Dr. Tom Stoner, Westminster’s head of 

school, said the school is currently reflecting 

on the board’s decision and examining 

what options are available to it. 

“We’re disappointed by the decision, but 

very grateful for the process that’s available 

to us to put our proposal forward and engage 

in vigorous debate about it,” Stoner said. 

Main Street Crossing development gets go-ahead nod from Wildwood Council 

By MARY SHAPIRO 

mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com 

Wildwood’s City Council, on Sept. 14, 

gave final approval by a vote of 12 to 2 to 

legislation for rezoning and other actions 

authorizing the Main Street Crossing 

development. 

Councilmembers Dave Bertolino (Ward 

5) and Debra Smith McCutchen (Ward 5) 

were opposed and David Sewell (Ward 6) 

and Ray Manton (Ward 2) were absent. 

The council also approved a resolution 

– which only McCutchen opposed – that 

ratifies changes to the Town Center’s 

regulating plan to allow the subdivision 

homes to go in. 

The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission 

originally recommended against 

an earlier proposal calling for up to 117 

homes on the site but later gave the nod to 

a revised plan, allowing developer Payne 

Family Homes LLC to build up to 104 

single family homes on 28 acres at the east 

side of Hwy. 109 south of Hwy. 100 in the 

city’s Town Center commercial area. 

The subdivision would be the largest 

residential project ever proposed in the 

Town Center area. 

Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning 

and parks, previously has said Payne 

agreed to various changes in the plan to 

address Town Center neighborhood design 

standards and architectural guidelines; the 

location of Main Street in the development; 

stormwater runoff management; the number 

of front-entry garages; increases (including 

the addition of a walking path) in the 

amount of usable open space through revisions 

to detention basin plans and removal 

of some lots; the extension of streets into 

Main Street Crossing from Cambury subdivision 

to the north, and more. 

The 28 acres where homes will be built 

is on the eastern end of a total 38-acre 

site. The rest of the site is slated for future 

development, including some commercial 

use on about seven acres at its western 

end. 

While there isn’t access now, plans are 

for a future Main Street connection, including 

a roundabout, so that homes would 

have access to Hwy. 109, Vujnich has said. 

Addressing the concerns of nearby residents, 

the council recently had charged 

the commission to further look at issues 

including grading on the southern boundary 

line to ensure large trees are preserved; 

traffic assumptions for cars going 

to Eatherton and Hwy. 109; evaluation 

of how two roundabouts that would be 

on Hwy. 109 would function; stormwater 

management; safety issues if streets are 

extended into Main Street Crossing from 

Cambury; and the proposed alignment of 

Main Street, including the roundabout. 

Vujnich told the council on Sept. 14 

that the commission has said the current 

legislation adequately addressed the six 

questions the council had referred to them; 

however, they approved revised language 

on restricting access to Eatherton from 

the development until the roundabout and 

Main Street improvements are finished. 

Bertolino protested, saying that without 

any funding pledged by the developer for 

a roundabout on Hwy. 109 “this project is 

dead in the water.” 

“Why are we talking about this development 

without having any price tag for 

the roundabout?” he asked. “I’m baffled 

at why we’re pursuing this issue without 

the dollars being there for the roundabout. 

We’re ignoring the elephant in the room. 

There’s no sense in proceeding with this 

until a plan is developed for funding the 

roundabout.” 

However, Vujnich said the funding for 

the roundabout and Main Street improvements 

couldn’t be absorbed by revenue 

from the 104 lots and that, while the developer 

must build the roundabout, “we think 

some city participation in costs will be necessary 

– without that, it’s likely the roundabout 

project couldn’t move forward.” 

“Since a percentage of the Main Street 

improvements and the roundabout would 

be offsite from the development, there 

would be city Traffic Generation Assessment 

trust funds available for that work,” 

Vujnich said. “There could be TGA recoupment 

available as the commercial properties 

nearby develop and benefit from the 

roundabout and Main Street improvements, 

and that could help pay back the costs. The 

roundabout could be considered a public 

capital improvement project.” McCutchen 

balked, saying that improvements, such as 

the roundabout, to benefit the development 

should be funded by the developer only. 

“We have rules attached to our projects 

but now we want to throw them away 

if a developer can’t afford them?” she 

asked. “I don’t see why the city should 

put in funds so this development can go 

forward.” 

Vujnich said that the Main Street Crossing 

development can’t be served by only 

access from Eatherton. 

“We don’t care if Payne can’t afford 

this – we need to make this area safe and 

functional for motorists,” he said, adding 

that a roundabout will be required anyway 

when another tract to the west eventually 

is developed.

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Wildwood’s City Council is set to vote 

Sept. 28 on final approval of legislation to 

amend the city’s anti-harassment code to 

also include bicyclists, runners, pedestrians, 

equestrians and those with disabilities using 

city trails and public roads. 

The legislation received a first reading 

during the Sept. 14 city council meeting. 

Rick Brown, the city’s director of public 

works, has said that, this year, the city agreed 

to take part in the Mayor’s Challenge for 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety nationwide 

program administered through the U.S. 

Department of Transportation. He said the 

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the city’s Board of Public Safety also support 

the effort, which encourages cities to take 

actions such as improving existing biking 



Winter Brothers Material Company, on 

Sept. 1, filed a notice of appeal before the 

St. Louis County Council, challenging 

the St. Louis County Planning Commission’s 

recommended denial of the company’s 

petition to conduct sand and gravel 

operations in an unincorporated area of the 

county near Eureka. 

The appeal asks the county council to conduct 

a public hearing on the permit proposal. 

“If we had done nothing after the (August) 

planning commission negative recommendation, 

the county council automatically 

would have denied our proposal,” explained 

Greg Hoffmann, an attorney representing 

Winter Brothers. “This appeal keeps the 

application process moving forward.” 

The company had until Oct. 1 to file a 

statement of appeal to say why it feels 

the planning commission’s decision was 

wrong. The commission then can respond. 

According to Gail Choate, the county 

department of planning’s land use manager, 

the issue was referred by the county 

council back to the planning commission 

for consideration on Sept. 8. 

The issue now will go before the planning 

commission as early as Oct. 5, after which 

the county council will, as early as its Oct. 

13 meeting, schedule a public hearing. 

The property at the heart of the discussion 

is 537 acres with access off South Outer 44 

Road on the Meramec River adjacent to 

property the company owns in Eureka. In 

August, the planning commission recommended 

against the county council approving 

a permit to mine and process sand and 

gravel at the site. A commission report 

noted that the county’s planning department 

felt the proposed sand and gravel extraction 

and processing “will be visually incompatible 

with surrounding development, and that 

the access is undesirable and not consistent 

with good planning practice.” 

Concerns also were expressed about the 

heavy truck traffic that would be generated 

by the mining operation. 

Hoffmann said he felt the county’s report 

“is factually wrong and the operation can 

exist without causing problems with traffic 

– traffic reports show the number of 

trucks that would come and go from our 

site would have no effect whatsoever on 

area traffic capacity or safety.” 

“Regarding visual incompatibility, we presented 

more than 20 photos indicating the 

site can’t be seen from any nearby residential 

areas,” he said, adding that company vehicles 

wouldn’t be permitted to drive through residential 

areas due to weight limits. “There’s 

no question that Winter Brothers can appropriately 

and safely operate this facility.” 

However, many neighboring Eureka and 

St. Louis County residents have opposed 

the plan and, in November 2014, Eureka’s 

Planning and Zoning Commission also 

voted to give negative recommendations 

to its Board of Aldermen regarding Winter 

Brothers request for rezoning and a special 

use permit for 247 acres of property it owns 

in Eureka. That site, at Williams and Augustine 

roads, is adjacent to the county site. 

Wildwood City Council to vote on 

city’s anti-harassment code, Sept. 28 

and walking safety laws. 

Without a specific law on the books, it can 

be hard for police to enforce harassment of 

bicyclists and others on trails, sidewalks and 

streets, Brown has said. Harassment includes 

throwing objects at, threatening to commit 

bodily harm to, or otherwise putting someone 

at risk of physical injury or death. 

Originally, the proposal didn’t include 

equestrians, who are allowed to use the new 

Bluff View Park Trail. But some officials 

asked that, because of that new trail, equestrians 

be added in. 

However, Councilmember Marc Cox 

(Ward 4) on Sept. 14 said he feels it’s unnecessary 

because the legislation wasn’t being 

crafted in response to any “rash of incidents.” 

“It’s not being done in reaction to a problem 

in Wildwood, so I fail to see the significance 

of it,” Cox said.



Remembering Nancy Greenwood, 

Chesterfield’s first woman mayor 

By DAN FOX 

dfox@newsmagazinenetwork.com 

Nancy Greenwood, a city councilmember 

and former mayor of Chesterfield, 

passed away Sept. 18, but will always be 

remembered as “a very dedicated, hardworking, 

determined, loyal lady who had 

the best interests of Chesterfield at heart 

– at all times, ” according to Chesterfield 

Mayor Bob Nation. 

Greenwood first 

served as a Ward 1 

councilmember for 

two terms between 

1990-1994, and 

held the office of 

mayor from 1997- 

2001. After retiring 

from her job 

as a professor of 

Greenwood 

computer science at St. Charles Community 

College, Greenwood returned to city 

hall once more to serve as a Ward 1 councilmember 

from 2013 to the present. 

Chesterfield City Administrator Michael 

Herring said Greenwood’s theme when 

running and holding a public office was 

“neighborhoods first.” 

“We’re all incredibly saddened at this 

loss,” Herring said. “It’s a loss not only for 

us, but for the city of Chesterfield and for 

our region. She was a wonderful person 

and had a great perspective on life and 

certainly a lot of great ideas about local 

government, and an obligation to serve the 

needs of our residents.” 

Herring first met Greenwood two years 

after the city of Chesterfield had been 

formed, when she ran for her first council 

seat. He said Greenwood worked well 

with the other members of the council, 

and was the type of person to always give 

compliments or congratulations when 

they were due. 

“She would not miss a moment to send 

a personal card, whether it was to me or to 

members of my staff, congratulating them 

on important things that happened in their 

lives,” Herring said. “She was that person, 

if you were going to get a card, it was going 

to come from Nancy.” 

One of Greenwood’s greatest contributions 

to the city came shortly after being 

elected mayor, according to Herring. Chesterfield 

was still a young city at the time 

and the recipient of a huge influx of development 

proposals. 

“We were almost overwhelmed, if you 

will, by the fact that Chesterfield was an 

incredibly hot spot and there was a lot of 

interest in building a wide variety of projects, 

both commercial and residential,” 

Herring said. 

He said Greenwood recognized the 

value of solid, thoughtful residential 

development, and with the support of the 

council, implemented a moratorium on all 

development. 

For the next year, Herring said city 

staff and the council spent a “tremendous” 

amount of time studying the comprehensive 

plan and examining how to move forward 

as a community in order to maintain 

continued quality in every development 

– commercial, residential or otherwise. 

Greenwood also appointed a wide variety 

of citizen committees to aid with this 

task. Herring said that the way Chesterfield 

has grown and the city it has become 

is thanks in large part to Greenwood’s 

vision. 

“The result of that process…basically 

has guided and directed the ongoing 

growth and development of the city since 

that time,” Herring said. 

Fellow Councilmember Bruce DeGroot 

(Ward 4) echoed Herring, saying: “Very 

few people have contributed more to the 

development of Chesterfield than Nancy 

Greenwood.” 

“It’s a loss not only for 

us, but for the city of 

Chesterfield and for 

our region.” 

– MICHAEL HERRING 

DeGroot said that no matter the issue, 

Greenwood would always start the conversation 

with: “How will the way we act 

on this issue as councilmembers affect the 

neighborhoods and the people who live 

there?” 

“Nancy’s big push always, as mayor and 

councilmember, was to protect neighborhoods, 

and I think we want to try to preserve 

that attitude and approach to city 

government as best we can in her memory, 

and also because it’s the right thing to do,” 

said Greenwood’s Ward I partner, Councilmember 

Barry Flachsbart. 

DeGroot said he looked up to Greenwood 

as a mentor, adding that she always 

accepted his calls and provided answers to 

any questions he had about city operations. 

He said he came to rely on her conservative, 

common sense approach to local 

government. 

“She will always be remembered as 

a champion for the neighborhoods and 

people who live in the fine city of Chesterfield,” 

DeGroot said. “I will always 

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Harder also said his office has received 

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“I want to slow this thing down,” he said. 

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a lot of landlords from out-of-state are 

hard to track down for property violations, 

and they put people in the rentals without 

occupancy permits or bringing the property 

up to code.” 

Opponents have argued before the council 

that licensing could affect the availability 

of housing for the poor, make landlords 

less likely to do business in the county, or 

force residents with foreign-exchange students 

or some relatives living with them to 

apply for a rental license. 

The new bill provides for denial of 

licenses in cases of unpaid court fines, 

when the property is found to be out of 

building code compliance, and when 

occupants have been declared to be a nuisance. 

Building owners would not pay a 

licensing fee but owners in violation of 

the licensing law would be subject to fines 

and jail time, and existing licenses could 

be suspended or revoked. 

Wasinger said the county “has adequate 

legislation now” to address problem properties 

through an existing nuisance code 

and occupancy permit requirement, but she 

said she understood that O’Mara’s North 

County district has rental property problems 

that are more pronounced than those 

in West County. 

Harder said that the county already has 

a problem property unit, and that he is 

concerned the legislation would require 

an increase in the number of county housing 

inspectors. His district, he said, has 

more problems with bank-owned foreclosure 

properties than with landlord-owned 

properties. 

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Town & Country was rated the safest 

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and Lake Saint Louis took the next 

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In the small cities category, Ellisville 

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The ratings covered 121 Missouri cities 

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the minimum noted earlier. St. Louis had 

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could cost city up to $2.3 million 

By JIM MERKEL 

Members of the Creve Coeur City Council 

are pondering a report by a consultant 

who said the city’s golf course could 

require up to $2.3 million worth of work to 

bring it up to tip-top shape. 

Speaking to councilmembers on Sept. 

16, Michael Vogt said that the nine-hole 

course at 11400 Olde Cabin Road is in 

generally good condition. But he said it 

needs work in several areas, particularly 

the 40-year-old irrigation system and 

cart paths. 

City Administrator Mark Perkins said 

the city would only spend $2.3 million if 

it fixes every single problem Vogt mentioned. 

“The consultant in his report is providing 

a best case scenario,” Perkins said. “This 

will be useful as we plan for future capital 

improvements on the golf course. It also 

will be helpful as the city makes future 

applications for grants.” 

A link to Vogt’s full written report is on 

the Creve Coeur website at www.crevecoeur.org/golfassessment. 

Among the needs and costs Vogt mentioned, 

from now until the end of 2018, 

were $700,000 for a maintenance facility, 

$675,000 for cart paths, $480,000 for new 

irrigation work and $103,800 for other 

work. His report also states that the course 

needs $348,000 worth of equipment. 

Councilmember Robert Kent (Ward 4) 

also noted that other upcoming costs might 

include $900,000 for fixing a dam and 

pond on the course. 

There will be additional costs after 

2018, he said, and he suggested the city 

might want to consider selling the golf 

course. He noted that Creve Coeur had 

received a $6 million offer on the course 

this summer. 

Perkins acknowledged that the city had 

received an unsolicited offer of $6.25 million 

this summer from Pulte Homes of 

Chesterfield to buy 28 acres of the 53.8- 

acre golf course. The city didn’t act on the 

offer, which expired Aug. 10. 

Kent said in a recent email that part of 

the golf course property and all of the present 

government center property should be 

sold for residential development. The city 

could use the money raised to pay for most 

of the cost of new municipal and police 

buildings on the remainder of the golf 

course property. 

But others on the council chafed at 

Kent’s suggestions. 

“The dam and the stormwater issue is not 

a golf course issue,” said Councilmember 

Robert Hoffman (Ward 3). He said the city 

would have to do the work no matter what 

happens to the course. 

“When you couch issues in a certain 

way, you give an impression that is a little 

misleading,” said Councilmember Cynthia 

Kramer (Ward 1). “We shouldn’t present 

such bias.” 

Areas Vogt said are in need of improvement 

include safety issues, sand bunkers, 

tees and greens. He told the council that 

it’s hard to get a company to manage a 

nine-hole course and that it’s difficult to 

make money on such a course. He also 

said that management companies tend to 

run down a course’s assets. However, he 

said he would be able to help the city with 

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an unusual theme for her last birthday party 

– charity. “We were incredibly proud of her 

when she decided that’s what she wanted to 

do,” said her father, Tom. “We offered several 

ideas from canned food to lightly used 

shoes, but school supplies resonated with 

her as she was starting at a new school.” 

Instead of presents, Magdelene asked her 

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see someone so young have such a capacity 

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Educator honored as 

‘Teacher of Distinction’ 

Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL) 

has named Jim Moser, a mathematics teacher 

at The Principia, as one of four recipients of 

the 2015 Teacher of Distinction Award. 

Each year, the 45-member professional 

association recognizes the most outstanding 

educators teaching in member schools. 

In selecting Moser, ISSL commended his 

“thoughtful and comprehensive approach” 

and commitment to continuous professional 

development and improved teaching. Moser 

will receive a $500 cash award to be used 

for further professional development. 

“Jim is a talented and dedicated teacher 

who is thoroughly deserving of this award,” 

said Peter Dry, dean of innovation and academics 

at The Principia. “He works hard 

daily to improve his craft and is always eager 

to learn and to share best practices. Furthermore, 

Jim is a character educator who ensures 

his students learn more than just math.” 

Moser joined The Principia faculty in 

2006, teaching sixth-grade math and science 

before moving on to teach Upper School 

mathematics. Popular with students and colleagues 

alike, Moser has received standing 

ovations from students at the end of class. 

He has served as an advisor and resource 

person for math teachers in The Principia’s 

Lower and Middle School, and also has 

been an assistant football coach. 

A firm believer in continuous improvement 

and professional growth “in order to 

be the most effective teacher you can be,” 

Moser spent much of this summer in pursuit 

of that goal. He spent three weeks at Harvard 

University in July taking two intensive 

classes as part of the preliminary requirement 

for the Harvard Extension School’s 

master’s program in math education. 

“I love the quality of the students and 

colleagues I get to work with,” Moser said. 

“I also love the fact that I can practice my 

faith in a supportive environment.” 

Wildwood student selected 

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W. R. Grace & Co. announced that its 

philanthropic organization, W. R. Grace 

Foundation, Inc., has awarded a college 

scholarship to Mary Lester of Wildwood. 

The scholarship is valued at $2,000 annually 

for up to four years. A member of both 

the Spanish and National Honor societies, 

Lester also was active in school musicals and 

campus ministry at St. Joseph’s Academy. She 

is currently enrolled at Southeast Missouri 

State University, where she plans to study psychology. 

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college located in the U.S. or Canada. 

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Top High Schools and three local schools 

from the Rockwood and Parkway disctricts 

made the list. 

Of the nine Missouri schools who made 

the cut, Lafayette ranked No. 228, Marquette 

ranked No. 265 and Parkway West 

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college. Some of the criteria include standardized 

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Derek Berndt, a senior 

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AP scores top notch at Rockwood 

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gain college-level skills and may earn college 

credit while they are still in high school. 

During the 2014-2015 school year, 4,587 

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2014 school year. “We are very excited 

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consistently ranks above state and global 

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Love of math spotlighted in 

Girl Scout Gold Award project 

If you ask Marquette 

High junior Allison Licavoli 

what her favorite 

subject is, it doesn’t take 

long for her to answer. 

“I have always loved 

math,” she said. 

She also loves being 

a Girl Scout. So, when 

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Licavoli needed something to do for her 

Girl Scout Gold Award project, she decided 

to combine the things she loves. In doing 

so, she created the Mathtastic Resources for 

Elementary Parents website, www.mathrep. 

com. It gives parents step-by-step instructions 

on addition, subtraction, multiplication, 

division and everything in between. 

“It was a ton of work, but I had so much 

fun,” she said. Wild Horse Elementary 

second grade teacher Jaymie Castens met 

with Licavoli several times during the creation 

of the site. 

“We went over types of problems, how to 

solve the problems and editing her drafts,” 

Castens explained. “Allison did a great 

job and was so excited about her project.” 

It wasn’t a small undertaking. Licavoli put in 

more than 94 hours on the project and created 

21 different videos for the site. She admits a 

lot of thought went into the website itself. 

“I had to strategize how I wanted it to look 

and function,” she said. “I wanted to make 

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work is obvious. 

“I am so impressed with how the project 

turned out,” Powell said. “Allison really 

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lessons interesting, yet to the point and easy 

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By DAN BOEMEKE 

Over Labor Day weekend, NASA’s New 

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download of images and data that may help 

scientists unlock some of the mysteries of 

Pluto, that icy dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt. 

Back in mid-July, however, those images 

were in jeopardy and it was up to a Parkway 

grad to save the day. 

Brian Bauer is a Parkway Central and 

Washington University graduate, who now is 

in charge of the autonomy software on board 

the New Horizons probe. The software is 

responsible for controlling the probe at times 

when communication between the craft and 

earth are lost. Proper functionality of this 

software can be crucial to the success of the 

mission, which proved true on July 4 when the 

team at the Johns Hopkins University Applied 

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During this incident it was Bauer’s software 

that ensured that the craft stayed on course 

while the APL team worked to regain communications. 

Thankfully, Bauer’s software did its 

job and the mission went on without a hitch. 

While the probe remains more than 3 billion 

miles from Earth, Bauer recently was a 

lot closer to home. On Sept. 11, he visited the 

students of Parkway Northeast Middle. His 

mission: to get kids psyched about science. 

NASA and its research partners know 

that the future of science rests in the hearts, 

hands and minds of today’s students, so creating 

a desire to learn about the sciences is 

important to pretty much everyone involved. 

“Every time NASA executes a large 

scale mission they also fund an outreach 

program,” Bauer explained. “Our office 

even has employees that work solely on 

outreach, and NASA provides them with 

informational materials and lesson plans 

to provide to the schools that they visit in 

hopes of inspiring future generations.” 

According to Bauer, APL also holds contests 

where the employees create ideas for 

promoting STEM research in schools and 

provides funding to the most promising ideas. 

Planning for the New Horizons mission 

began in 2001 and the probe is expected to 

remain functional until around 2026. With 

timelines such as those, it’s crucial that those 

involved pass down what they know to 

future generations of scientists and engineers. 

Therefore programs such as the one run by the 

APL, and similar programs run by the American 

Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 

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seem to be working, as anyone sitting among 

the enthusiastic students in the gymnasium on 

the day of Bauer’s presentation could tell. 

Despite the presentation taking place during 

the first hour of the day, the kids were focused 

and there was no shortage of questions. Several 

students asked if Bauer believed that they 

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Rettenmaier’s class. 

“I thought it was really cool because it is 

weird to see what is outside of where we 

live,” said one student from Rettenmaier’s 

class. Another added, “It (images from the 

probe) is kind of like one those movies that 

is to be continued. It leaves you on the edge 

because you never know what is next.”



By WARREN MAYES 

wmayes@newsmagazinenetwork.com 

Austin Hindman has made a name for 

himself at Lafayette in cross country as 

well as track and field. 

But the junior also has distinguished 

himself competing in triathlons. 

Hindman is a Junior Elite Triathlete. The 

age group ITU Junior Elite is for 16- to 

19-year-olds, participating in a 1-mile swim, 

a 25-mile bike race and a 6.2 mile run. 

Hindman will be one of four American 

males to compete in the ITU Junior Elite 

World Championship in Chicago. He 

qualified for the World Championship by 

winning both the ITU Junior Elite North 

American Championship and the CAMTRI 

ITU Pan American Championship. 

The Junior Elite North American event 

was held in Sarasota, Florida, while the Pan 

American was held in Monterrey, Mexico. 

He won the North American Championship 

in 57 minutes, 8 seconds. He was the 

first American to win the North American 

Championship in five years. His time in the 

swimming leg was 11 minutes. He finished 

the bike race in 28:10. His time in the running 

event was 16:59. 

Hindman bettered that time in the Pan 

American event, which he won in 54:16. 

His swimming time was 8:29. His bike 

time was 29.06. He finished the running 

portion in 15:25. 

“It’s very impressive,” Lafayette cross 

country coach Sean O’Connor said. “Any 

time you can say you won a national or international 

level competition is pretty awesome.” 

His triathlete career began early. 

“I started competing when I was 5 

because my dad was also a triathlete and I 

wanted to be just like him,” Hindman said. 

The father and son competed in the 

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon together 

when Hindman was 9 years old. 

He won the Youth National Championship 

when he was 13. 

He said the appeal of the sport is “the 

challenge of competing and pushing myself, 

also the variety of three sports.” But competing 

at such a high level requires rigorous 

training. In the fall, running cross country 

also factors into his training equation. 

“Daily training really depends. Every 

day and every workout varies depending 

on where I am in my fitness and season,” 

Hindman said. “I usually swim four to 

five days a week, and about 1.75 to 3 

miles per session. I bike two to four days a 

week. Two of those rides are usually hard 

interval workouts and the other rides are 

just easy miles. 

“Running varies the most of the three 

sports. I am running really low mileage so 

I have only gotten over 30 miles a week a 

few times. When I am getting ready for a 

big race, I usually run five times a week 

with two of those as speed workouts and 

three as easy runs.” 

His dream is to be “a full time pro triathlete 

and make a living from racing, (and) 

also, some day maybe make the U.S. Olympic 

team in the triathlon,” Hindman said. 

Right now, however, he is competing with 

his Lancers teammates in cross country. He 

began the season on a strong note, too. Hindman 

finished first in the Fleet Feet Cross 

Country Classic at Parkway Central. His 

winning time was 10:05.45. He came in 

ahead of senior teammate Alec Haines. 

“It’s a good confidence booster just showing 

myself I’m in good shape,” Hindman said. 

O’Connor liked what he saw in the season-opening 

race. 

“I thought he had a great race,” O’Connor 

said. “I expected him to be up there with 

Alec though I wasn’t sure who would win.” 

Last fall, Hindman finished third in the 

Class 4 state meet. His time was 15:44.52. 

He helped Lafayette capture the team 

championship. 

“Any time you can finish top five at the 

state meet, no matter your age, I’d say you’re 

doing something right,” O’Connor said. 



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Lafayette runner takes on the world as Junior Elite Triathlete 

Austin Hindman 

“This season my individual goals are to 

improve on my third-place finish at state 

from last year,” Hindman said. “But I want 

to help my team to take the state title again 

this year and hopefully make it to Nike 

Nationals.” 

Hindman scored a second-place finish 

at The Forest Park XC Festival. Lafayette 

captured the team title. That hopefully 

bodes well for the Lancers. 

“I think we can do really well this season,” 

Hindman said. “We return six of our seven 

runners from last year and we all have been 

improving our fitness...I think we have a 

good shot at taking the team title again at 

state this year.” 

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A commitment to service 

The Parkway West hockey team recently 

refinished two hockey nets at Creve Coeur 

ice rink. 

Longhorns coach Shawn Egan said 

the work included sanding, painting and 

installing new net material. It took a total 

of 50 labor hours completed over two days. 

“It was a team event,” Egan said. “We 

had 12 total players helping with the 

project. The nets will be used in the rink, 

which is currently under construction for 

lobby and ice lighting improvements. 

Lighting on the ice was a big problem at 

Creve Coeur rink and this will be a big 

improvement.” 

Service is a way of life for the team, 

which will hold its third annual Circle Star 

Ranch community service project on Nov. 

7. That event will have the Longhorns helping 

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on the grill. 

Egan said the team is getting ready for 

the upcoming season as well. 

“We just completed dry-land workouts 

and included a personal trainer, William 

Adams with Lou Fitness, from Ferguson,” 

Egan said. “It was a great addition to our 

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High school girls volleyball 

The Eureka Wildcats recently won the 

31st annual Tiger Classic in Edwardsville, 

Illinois. 

Coach Carlo Atienza, in his first season 

as the Wildcats’ head coach, saw Eureka 

become only the sixth team from Missouri 

to win the championship. The Wildcats 

swept the Mater Dei Knights 25-15, 

25-16. 

“I knew the Tiger Classic was going to 

be a challenge but I was confident in my 

players’ skills,” Atienza said. “There were 

a lot of great teams in the tournament. 

Playing Bloomington in our last pool play 

match was definitely a difficult task as they 

were a very well rounded team with a great 

coach. “With us, O’Fallon, Edwardsville 

and Mater Dei in the Final Four, the semifinals 

and finals turned out to be highly 

competitive matches.” 

Facing an Illinois state power in Mater 

Dei for the title, Atienza’s Wildcats performed 

well. 

“My girls played their best game of the 

season against Mater Dei,” Atienza said. 

“They played fearless and every single 

player contributed to the success.” 

It was the first tournament title in his 

tenure at Eureka. 

“It was an amazing feeling to win the 

championship,” Atienza said. “I was very 

proud of how the girls played throughout 

the tournament and the growth they have 

shown since the beginning the season. 

Eureka captain Andi Ahlers, a junior 

setter, said it was a team effort to win the 

crown. 

“Coming off a third place finish from 

last year, it was definitely a major accomplishment 

to take first place,” Ahlers said. 

“The best part about it was that there 

weren’t just two people carrying the 

whole team. Everyone had a special role 

in the victory.” 

Atienza was thrilled to see his squad celebrate 

the victory. 

“The girls’ reactions were priceless,” he 

said. “They felt like they had the talent to 

pull away with the championship and they 

were able to accomplish it. “ 

The all-tournament team was named 

right after the championship match and 

Eureka had three players recognized – 

junior libero Sophie Chellappa, Ahlers and 

junior middle blocker Sydney Holt, who 

was the tournament MVP. 

High school girls tennis 

Lafayette finished second at the Parkway 

West Doubles Tournament with nine 

points, one point behind first-place Marquette. 

“Everyone on our team has contributed 

to our success. They (the girls) support 

each other on the court and off the court,” 

Lancers coach Donna Stauffer said. “They 

are positive, give full effort every time they 

play and show great sportsmanship. They 

also are having a great time and I am thrilled 

with the opportunity to coach them.” 

The A Flight tourney was held at Lafayette. 

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Caroline Pozo and Marlo McElroy defeated 

Marquette’s Ellie Lewis and Athena Zeng 

6-3, 6-3. 

In the second flight, John Burroughs’ 

Kiki Peters and Maddie Duncan defeated 

Parkway Central’s Rebecca Davis and Zoe 

Hahn 3-6, 6-1, 11-9. 

In the third flight, Lafayette’s Lauren 

Ferguson and Lydia Koester got past Cor 

Jesu’s Katie Mansfield and Rebecca Poulin 

6-3, 6-1. 

In the fourth flight, the Burroughs’ pair 

of Julia Riew and Sydney Singer beat 

Lafayette’s Rachel Monson and Grace 

Mandis 6-4, 6-0. 

“It was a great match,” Stauffer said 

about the No. 1 doubles match. “Ellie 

Lewis and Athena Zeng are very consistent, 

are mentally tough and have a lot of 

match experience together. Caroline and 

Marlo have a lot of match experience, are 

very aggressive and attack the ball, particularly 

when they are at the net.” 

It was the second meeting of the two 

pairs. They played in a dual match two 

weeks before the Parkway meet with Marquette 

winning 8-4. 

“The first time we made too many 

unforced errors,” Stauffer said. “The second 

time we were very focused and more able to 

set each other up to end points.” 

Pozo, a junior, is the defending Class 

2 singles champion. As a result, the pair 

always has a bulls-eye on its collective back. 

However, Stauffer said it not a distraction. 

“They are used to the pressure of playing 

high level doubles,” Stauffer said. “They 

focus on the making their shots and the fact 

that they truly enjoy playing together.” 

McElroy, a junior, realizes she will draw 

attention because teams would like to test 

her more than Pozo. 

“Marlo knows she is playing doubles 

with the state champion and that teams are 

going to hit the ball at her, which is fine 

with her,” Stauffer said. “Marlo wants the 

ball and is playing some great tennis as 

well.” 

The No. 3 team of Ferguson, a sophomore, 

and Koester, a freshman, won in 

straight sets. 

“They played extremely well,” Stauffer 

said. “They made very few mistakes, 

played aggressively and set each other up 

very well. It was the best I have seen them





I SPORTS I 25 

Lafayette Lancers (front row, from left) Grace Mandis, Kelly Maeda and Lauren Ferguson; 

(middle row) Kendall Goedeke, Caroline Pozo, Marlo McElroy and Nina Ruan; (back row) Coach 

Donna Stauffer, Lydia Koester, Allison Hallums, Rachel Monson and Nicole Tang. 

play together – very impressive. 

“We knew they had tough opponents to 

play, but we were confident that they would 

play well and had a great shot to win.” 

Amateur girls tennis 

Caroline Pozo recently played in the 

United States Tennis Association Missouri 

Valley Super 3 Tournament in Oklahoma 

City. 

The sixth-seeded Pozo went undefeated 

at 5-0 in the 32-player tournament at the 

Oklahoma City Tennis Center. 

That makes the defending Class 2 state 

singles champion the top player in the 

Midwest. 

Pozo got past No. 4 Katherine Cao, of 

Overland Park, Kansas, with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 

victory in the quarterfinals. She topped that 

performance with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 win over 

second-seeded Caitlin Calkins, of Tulsa in 

the semifinals. 

She then faced Tulsa native Jeryn Jack 

for the championship and scored a 6-3, 4-6, 

6-4 victory. 

The title represented a first for Pozo. 

“I was so excited to have won this tournament, 

as I have never won a Missouri 

Valley Super in singles before,” Pozo said. 

“Winning this tournament was especially 

satisfying because I had to fight hard 

through three, three-set matches in the 

quarters, semis and finals, in very hot and 

humid conditions, to win. That made me 

feel like all the hard work is paying off. It 

was a great feeling.” 

Field hockey 

Defending state champion MICDS won 

its fourth consecutive pool championship 

in the recent Gateway Classic. 

Rams coach Lynn Mittle likes playing 

the tournament. 

“This is a great opportunity to test where 

we are as a team and I like how we are 

progressing,” Mittler said. “We faced some 

tough competition and grew as a team in 

our execution with each game.” 

The Rams opened with a 2-0 win over 

Kentucky Country Day. 

“KCD was a tough team and we had to 

stay patient,” Mittler said. “We scored in 

the second half and I was pleased with 

how we composed ourselves and kept 

adjusting.” 

MICDS followed with a 5-1 win over 

Lake Forest, of Chicago. 

“It is always great to see the girls score 

like that but even more exciting with the 

number of different people who scored,” 

Mittler said. “We have been fortunate this 

year that many people contribute goals and 

we hope to keep that going.” 

In its final game, the Rams tied Villa 

Duchesne 0-0. 

“This was a terrific game as Villa is 

such a strong team,” Mittler said. “They 

were very organized and clearly had a 

plan about how they wanted to dictate 

play. Their hustle was outstanding. I was 

pleased that we were able to work our way 

through several different situations that 

Villa threw our way.” 

Mittler said both goalies – junior Sydney 

Giacin and senior Rachel Thompson – 

played well. 

“Our goalkeepers both were outstanding, 

allowing only one goal in three games,” 

Mittler said. 

• • • 

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consecutive pool championship in the 

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CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI 

Statement of Revenues and Expenditures 

For the Period 

January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015 

Unaudited 

Combined General & Capital Impr. Funds 

Combined General & Capital Impr. Funds 

Revenues 

Year to Date 

Expenditures 

Year to Date 

Taxes 

State Sales Tax $2,262,973 

Administration 

Personnel $247,593 

Local Option Tax 58,098 

Operating 154,058 

1/2 Cent Capital Imp Tax 1,161,329 

Contractual 134,250 

Utility Tax - Electric 611,268 

Capital Expenditures 52,443 

Utility Tax - Gas 378,995 

Special Projects - 

Utility Tax - Telephone 470,895 

Operating Transfer - 

Utility Tax - Water 91,751 

588,344 

Cigarette Tax 45,172 Clerk / Council 

Cable Franchise 129,002 

Personnel 111,466 

5,209,484 

Operating 29,010 

Licenses and Permits 


Merchant’s License 33,367 

Capital Expenditures - 

Liquor License 8,948 

Special Projects 9,520 

Vending Machine License - 

151,605 

Permit Fees & Internet Pole 7,150 Municipal Court 

P&Z Permits/Fees 12,325 


61,789 


Charges for Services 

Contractual - 

False Alarm Fees 450 


Subdivision Inspections 0 

104,260 

450 Parks Department 

Intergovernmental 


Motor Fuel/Gas Tax 682,257 


Road & Bridge Tax 353,931 

Contractual 123,960 

St. Louis County Grants - 

Capital Expenditures 1,838,155 

Federal/State Grants 29,699 


Local Records Grant - 

2,131,634 

1,065,886 Planning Department 

Fine and Forfeitures 


Court Fines 244,267 


Court Costs 33,257 


Officer Training 5,536 


Crime Victims Fund 1,024 


Bond Forfeitures 5,550 

454,808 

Alt. Cmty. Service 3,453 Police Department 

Inmate Security Surcharge 4,499 

Operating 317 

297,586 

Contractual 1,528,699 


Interest 24,799 

1,529,016 

Other Income 

Public Works 

Other Income 1,791 


Parks & Rec. Revenue 11,533 


Community Garden 2,730 


NID Admin Fee - 

Capital Expenditures 1,127,062 

CID Admin Fee - 

Special Projects - 

16,054 

2,169,509 

Other Financing Sources 

Interfund Transfer - 

Total Expenditures $7,129,176 

Sale of Fixed Assets - 

Transfers Out $- 

- 

Beginning Fund Balance $26,810,754 

Total Revenues $6,676,048 

Ending Fund Balance $26,357,626 

Other Funds 

TOWN CENTER SEWER 

Year to Date 

Revenues 

Ending Fund Balance $15,392 

Interest $69 EAST AREA TGA TRUST 

Special Assessments 4,105 Revenues 

Other 27 

4,200 

Licenses and Permits 

Interest Income 

$7,600 

62 

Expenditures 

Admin/Legal $0 Expenditures 

7,662 

Principal Bond Payments 140,000 

Capital Expenditures $0 

Interest Expense 9,906 

149,906 

- 

Beginning Fund Balance $361,801 

Ending Fund Balance $216,095 

ESCROW 

Year to Date 

Revenues 

Interest $885 

Expenditures 

Transfers Out - 


Pursuant to City Charter, Section 6.12 (a), the 

preceding is a full and accurate accounting of the 

unaudited receipts and expenditures of the City of 

Wildwood, Missouri as of June 30, 2015. 


Ending Fund Balance $149,128 

WEST AREA TGA TRUST 

Revenues 

Licenses and Permits $3,474 

Interest Income 66 

3,540 

Beginning Fund Balance $152,480 

Ending Fund Balance $156,020 

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Parkway South and St. Louis University High step away from conference play this 

week for a non-conference match. 

The Patriots will play the Junior Billikens at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2; however, 

Parkway South has won just once in the last seven meetings between the two teams. 

The last Parkway South victory came in the 2007 season opener when the host 

Patriots scored a 20-14 triumph. 

Last season, the Patriots fell 44-0 to SLUH. 

This season, Parkway South is a young club with just 11 seniors on the roster. Starting 

quarterback A.J. Sommer is a sophomore. The leading rusher, Fred Lathan Jr. is a junior. 

Defensive back Ryan Masterson is the Patriot’s leading tackler and also a junior. 

After the game, the Patriots have back-to-back Suburban West Conference games 

with Lafayette and Marquette. 

SLUH won its first three games before falling to powerful Chaminade. 

In the second game this season, veteran coach Gary Kornfeld picked up his 200th 

career victory. 

Here are the games set for Friday. All the games have 7 p.m. kickoffs unless noted. 

• Trinity at Kennedy, 4:30 p.m. • Vianney at Chaminade 

• Confluence Prep Academy vs. Barat • Parkway South at SLUH 

Academy at the JJK Foundation, 4:30 p.m. • Parkway North at Pattonville 

• Marquette at Lindbergh 

• Lafayette at Oakville 

• De Smet Jesuit at CBC 

• Parkway West at Warrenton 

Here are the games set for Saturday. All the games have 1 p.m. kickoffs unless noted. 

• Westminster at Priory 

• Parkway Central at University City 

• Brentwood at The Principia 

SPORTS, from page 25 

Gateway Classic. 

“I was very pleased with how the girls 

overcame a first game defeat to go on to 

win our pool finishing with a 2-1 record,” 

coach Melissa Lantz said. “This group of 

girls has showed a lot of resilience, and 

I couldn’t be prouder of their consistent 

work ethic.” 

The Lancers opened with a 1-0 loss to 

Whitfield. 

“Whitfield is a good team that is well 

coached,” Lantz said. “It was a competitive 

game, and I give Whitfield credit for 

finding a way to score when we couldn’t.” 

Lafayette rebounded to top Brookfield 

(Wisconsin) 1-0. 

“After the Whitfield game, we had a long 

talk about holding ourselves accountable 

for how we perform on the field,” Lantz 

said. “Our biggest goal is work hard and 

find a way to win. It doesn’t have to be 

pretty, but we must find a way. The girls 

worked hard all game, and I continued to 

preach that one of these times it will go our 

way and it finally did.” 

Senior Mara Hunt scored the gamewinner 

with less than three minutes to play 

against Brookfield. 

Lafayette then defeated Holland Hall, of 

Tulsa (Oklahoma) 1-0. 

• MICDS at John Burroughs, 2 p.m. 

Eureka has a bye this week. 

“The girls were relentless and finally we 

were able to score with 30 seconds left in 

the game,” Lantz said. 

Senior Katie Hansen stepped up and 

scored the big goal for Lafayette. 

“We knew that the only way we were 

going to win the pool is to win the game, 

and Katie took that to heart and really 

stepped up for us,” Lantz said. 

Overall, Lantz said she was pleased with 

how the team played in the tourney. 

“I think as a team we worked very hard. I 

have to give the seniors credit for stepping 

up and finding a way to finish business,” 

Lantz said. “They are leading by example 

on and off the field, which is setting a great 

foundation for our program.” 

The Lancers learned about fighting to the 

end in those last two tournament victories. 

“Lafayette will not quit or give up. We 

struggled early on in the season and have 

a very tough schedule, but the girls have 

worked so hard day in and day out regardless 

of our record,” Lantz said. “They continue to 

get better each day they step onto the field. 

“We have won three in a row now with 

a 6-0 victory over University City, and I 

think things are starting to finally click and 

their hard work is playing off. This group 

of girls has showed a lot of resilience, and 

I couldn’t be prouder of their consistent 

work ethic.”





Parkway Central boys soccer coach 

Brian Adam talks with many boys about 

soccer in his English Speakers of Other 

Languages World History class. 

And that usually is that. 

One typical conversation involved Imad 

Chatouane. 

“I first met Imad in class,” Adam said. “He 

transferred to Parkway Central from Normandy 

and was a student in my English 

Speakers of Other Languages World History 

class. He was extremely nice and a hard 

worker and, like most all boys born in another 

country, he and I would talk about soccer. 

“After a few weeks, his PE teacher excitedly 

asked me if I knew Imad. Imad is not 

the first foreign-born student at Parkway 

Central that loves soccer, so I had never 

thought to ask Imad if he played. The 

PE teacher convinced me to take a look, 

based on how athletic and nice Imad is.” 

The PE teacher was Aaron Mueller, who 

is the special teams coach for the Colts’ 

football team and is the assistant varsity 

basketball coach. 

That tip from Mueller was the start of 

Chatouane becoming a Colt. 

Chatouane is a junior. He came to the 

United States from Marrakech, Morocco. 

His family settled in Normandy and then 

moved to Chesterfield. 

“I have been in America since ninth grade 

and I am more comfortable speaking English 

now,” Chatouane said. “I love going 

to Parkway Central because we have really 

good soccer team and I have made many of 

friends now,” Chatouane said. “And it has 

a much better education.” 

His first athletic experience here was 

playing football. 

“When I played soccer in my country, it 

was just us as friends playing for fun in the 

neighborhood,” Chatouane said. “Sometimes, 

we play against other neighborhoods. 

I have been playing soccer since I 

was a little kid. 

“When I came to USA, I went to Normandy 

High School and they don’t have 

a soccer team there so I didn’t play that 

year,” Chatouane said “Then in 10th grade 

I tried out for the Normandy football team 

as a kicker. I made it as the starting kicker 

for Normandy in the second semester so I 

didn’t play that year.” 

Then came the transfer to West County. 

And that meant the chance to play soccer. 

He had to adjust to playing on a team 

with a coach. 

“It’s different because I have to get use 

to my teammates and understand,” Chatouane 

said. “It’s a very organized soccer 

team, so it’s much better.” 

Adam said he could see the talent was there 

and he has fit in well with his teammates. 

“His individual skill is quite good and he 

looks natural with the ball,” Adam said. “I 

don’t think he was quite prepared for how 

welcoming the team is. It is a testament to 

how positive and open to diversity Parkway 

Central can be.” 

Chatouane likes playing for Adam. He 

said the coach wants all his players to play 

to the best of their abilities. 

“Everyday I learn something new from 

him,” Chatouane said. “He’s helping me a 

lot to become a better player.” 

Chatouane is a forward for the Colts, a 

position that comes naturally to him. 

“What I like about being a forward is that 

I am fast and I make a lot of runs fast to 

score goals and to give them assists,” Chatouane 

said. “Because I run fast, I am always 

putting a lot of pressure on the defense and 

trying to take the ball from them.” 

The position is a good one for him, Adam 

agreed, but something else caught his eye. 

“He is very selfless,” Adam said. “I 

looked up in our last game and watched 

him defend a player all the way to our goal 

line. His work ethic is great.” 

The Colts are off to a solid start this fall 


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Soccer comes naturally to new Colts player from Morocco 

Imad Chatouane (red shirt, facing) is happy 

to be contributing to the success of Parkway 

Central’s soccer team. (Stephen Rutherford photo) 

and Adam is glad to have him. 

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have time to sort out his college options,” 

Adam said. “I definitely think there are 

some college teams out there that would 

benefit from Imad on their rosters.” 

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Ballwin Welcomes Eric Hanson as New City Administrator 

I am honored to be serving as the 

new City Administrator for the City of 

Ballwin! I officially started my duties 

on August 31, after spending the 

past three years in the Des Moines, 

Iowa metro area. 

My family and I were attracted to 

Ballwin for the same reasons I’m 

sure many of you choose to make 

Ballwin your home. In our limited 

time here, it was easy to see the 

exceptional quality of life enjoyed by 

all residents. There are outstanding 

Eric Hanson 

educational options for our children, numerous community 

events, businesses, community organizations, city amenities 

Leaf Pick-up Program 

Ballwin Public Works Department will begin its free 

residential curbside leaf collection program on October 26. 

Leaves raked sooner can be put in appropriate yard waste 

bags or containers for pickup on yard waste collection days 

by the City’s contracted waste hauler. 

Unlike trash collection, we cannot guarantee which day of 

the week your leaves will be collected. This year crews will 

be collecting leaves Monday through Friday, on both sides 

of Manchester Road. Crews will begin each day where they 

ended the day before. Once leaves have been collected 

on all streets they will begin another pick up cycle. There 

will be NO pick up on November 26 and 27 due to the 

Thanksgiving holiday. 

Due to weather conditions and sheer volume your leaves 

may NOT be collected on a weekly basis or the same day 

of the week. This service may be curtailed due to adverse 

winter weather conditions. 

The final pick up will begin November 30. However, to assure 

your leaves are collected during the final week you should rake 

the leaves to the curb no later than Sunday, November 29. 

Please do not park on top of or in front of leaf piles. Leaves 

that are not accessible cannot be collected until the next 

and welcoming neighborhoods. We are excited to join the 

many residents and businesses alike that make Ballwin 

home. 

My wife Tara, is a mortgage broker and we are proud 

parents to Paige (12) and Ean (8). We enjoy participating 

in the numerous activities with our children, as well as 

being involved in the communities in which we live. We 

look forward to meeting new friends and becoming involved 

in the many facets that make Ballwin such a wonderful city. 

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me at 

636-227-8580 or stop by the Ballwin Government Center if 

I can be of assistance. 

Sincerely, 

Eric Hanson 

City Administrator 

cycle through the City. Crews 

cannot return to missed piles. 

Please do not block fire 

hydrants, storm drains, 

or mailboxes.To minimize 

leaves washing into the 

sewers or becoming saturated during rainfall do not put them 

in the gutter. For safety reasons, leaves will only be vacuumed 

from the passenger side of the truck. Drivers are prohibited 

from driving in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic. 

Therefore, leaves cannot be vacuumed from cul-de-sac 

islands or median islands. Also, leaves cannot be vacuumed 

if vehicles are parked on or in front of the leaf pile. 

Sticks, plants, root balls, metal objects, bricks, logs, 

and animal waste must be kept out of the leaf pile. Piles 

of leaves with such debris will NOT be collected to avoid 

injuries and equipment damage which will cause delays. 

As a reminder, this service is only provided to customers 

of the City’s contracted waste hauler. Properties that have 

a separate contract are excluded from the City’s curbside 

leaf collection. Residents are also reminded leaves will be 

picked up by the trash hauler as part of their yard waste 

collection provided they are put in yard waste bags or 

separate containers. 

Street Tree 

Inventory Results 

Earlier this year, Davey Resource Group 

was hired to complete an inventory of city 

street trees in order to assess the condition 

of the trees and to develop a plan for future 

maintenance, removal and re-planting. The 

inventory revealed that the city has 8,342 

trees with an overall condition rating of 

“fair.” Ash, Maple and Pin Oak make up the 

majority of the community forest with Ash 

being 25% of the tree population. 

According to the inventory, 334 trees are 

currently in need of removal. Additionally, 

over the next 10 years the infestation of the 

Emerald Ash Borer will likely necessitate 

the removal of the majority of the city’s ash 

tree population. This 

totals 

more than 

2,000 trees. 

The Emerald Ash 

Borer (EAB) is an 

invasive pest from 

Asia that attacks and 

kills ash trees and 

has been located 

in the St. Louis 

Area. Fortunately, 

EAB has not been 

found in Ballwin 

but it is likely to be 

discovered in the 

near future. The city 

has begun long-range planning of a multifaceted 

approach in order to minimize 

costs to address removals and planting 

while continuing to provide safe, walkable 

streets to residents. 

For more information on the Emerald Ash 

Borer visit www.emeraldashborer.info.

Used Book Sale at the Pointe 

at Ballwin Commons 

November 5th • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Pre-sale admission $5 

November 6th • 8:00 am - 5:30 pm 

FREE admission 

November 7th • 8:00 am - 2:00- pm 

FREE admission 

Come and pick up great deals on all gently used books. 

Proceeds will benefit the maintenance of the original Ballwin School House. 

Parks and Recreation 

Something for Everyone 

The Ballwin 

Police Department 

would like 

to remind 

residents 

that deer 

archery 

hunting will only be permitted in the City 

of Ballwin from September 15, 2015 to 

November 13, 2015 and November 

25, 2015 to January 15, 2016 in accordance 

with Missouri Department of 

Conservation Regulations. 

Hunting is also permitted during the 

Fall Firearms Season, November 14, 

Deer Hunting within 

the City of Ballwin 

2015 to November 24, 2015 with the 

purchase of a Firearms Deer Hunting 

Permit. Longbow and compound bow 

are the only permissible methods to be 

used. All hunters must be at least 18 

years of age. 

A packet containing the complete 

ordinance, guidelines for hunters and 

property owners, and required forms 

can be picked up from the Ballwin 

Police Station during business hours or 

can be downloaded by visiting the City 

of Ballwin website. 

Please contact Officer Shaun Doerr 

at 636-207-2318 or at sdoerr@ballwin. 

mo.us for more information. 

We offer a wide variety of athletic, youth and adult programs. Registration is available online at www.ballwin.mo.us. 

Just click the Online Registration button. 

Upcoming Membership Specials: 

• October - Join in October and receive six complimentary visits for classes. 

• November - Personal Training discounts on packages - 5% off 5 visits, 10% off 10 visits and 15% off 20 visits 

Group Fitness and water aerobics swipe card special: Purchase either one of these cards and receive two additional visits. 

• December - 13 months for the price of 12 when you purchase an annual Pointe or Pointe Plus membership. 

Upfront payment is required. Not valid on debit memberships. 

30 Day Student Membership - Bring in your school ID and get 30 days of membership at The Pointe. 

Programs and Activities: 

• Open House at The Pointe - September 26, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm - FREE 

A free day of play for kids of all ages. Membership specials all day. Complimentary use of fitness facilities including indoor track, strength & cardio 

equipment, gym, indoor pool, kids activity center and a variety of classes. A Health and Wellness Fair will be held in the gym from 9:00 am - Noon. 

• Glow Golf - October 2 - Play golf at night. - VIP: $50, Reg: $60 per team 

This is a two-person scramble at Ballwin’s nine hole course. You will be walking the course. Fee includes greens fees, food and beverages. 

• Lunch & Bingo - October 7 & 21, November 4 & 8, December 2 &16, 11:00 am - VIP and Reg: $6 

Ages: 21 and up. Join us for lunch, fun, BINGO and prizes! Pre-register by the Sunday prior to the program to avoid a $2 late fee. Location: The Pointe 

• Zombie Chase Trail Run - October 10, beginning at 9:00 am - VIP and Reg: $25 

Ages 8 and older. 4th Annual Zombie Chase held at Castlewood State Park. Participants must reach each checkpoint on the map 

while avoiding being caught by zombies. 

• Family Hayride - October 10 beginning at 5:30 pm - VIP: $10, Reg: $12 

This annual event begins with an exciting hayride through the forest and ends on the banks of the Meramec River in Castlewood State Park. 

After enjoying a scenic ride, eat dinner under the stars followed by a bonfire and local entertainer, Babaloo!

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Health Capsules 

People consume more food and drinks when 

using larger pieces of tableware. 

Super-sizing 

It’s official: People eat and drink more 

when offered bigger portions or when 

served on bigger dishes. 

“It may seem obvious that the larger the 

portion size, the more people eat,” said 

Dr. Gareth Hollands, who led a review of 

about 60 studies on the influence of serving 

size and tableware size on consumption. 

But, Hollands said, the picture was 

“unclear” until he and his team looked at a 

large collection of data. 

“The evidence is compelling now that 

actions that reduce the size, availability and 

appeal of large servings can make a difference 

to the amounts people eat and drink, 

and we hope that our findings will provide 

fresh impetus for discussions on how this 

can be achieved in a range of public sector 

and commercial settings,” Hollands said. 

Screening for depression 

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 

(USPSTF) is seeking the public’s input on 

whether or not children and adolescents 

should be screened for depression. 

In a draft recommendation statement 

issued this month, the USPSTF noted that 

in recent surveys, about 8 percent of adolescents 

reported having had major depressive 

disorder (MDD) in the past year. Incidence 

of MDD in young people is strongly associated 

with depression and other mental disorders 

in adulthood as well as increased risk 

for suicide and attempted suicide. 

The USPSTF draft statement recommends 

screening for MDD in adolescents ages 

12-18 when adequate diagnostic, treatment 

and monitoring systems are in place. For 

younger children, there is not enough evidence 

to assess the benefits/harms of screening 

for MDD, according to the statement. 

To read the entire draft recommendation 

and accompanying rationale and to submit 

comments, visit uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org 

no later than Monday, Oct. 5. 

More smoke, more gain 

Heavy smokers and obese smokers who 

kick the habit are likely to pack on more 

pounds than lighter and lighter-weight 

smokers who give up cigarettes. 

A study at Penn State College of Medicine 

analyzed data on more than 12,000 

people, looking at individuals’ smoking 

habits and body mass index before they 

quit smoking and their weight change over 

a 10-year period. 

The study found that for those who 

smoked fewer than 15 cigarettes a day, 

there was no measurable difference in the 

10-year weight gain between those who 

quit and those who did not. However, 

people who smoked 25 or more cigarettes 

per day gained about 23 pounds in the 10 

years after quitting, and people who were 

obese before giving up cigarettes gained 

an average of 16 pounds. (Total average 

weight gain for all participants actually was 

greater than the reported numbers because 

the study took into account the fact that 

everyone tends to gain weight over time.) 

Susan Veldheer, lead author of the study, 

said the findings are good news for light to 

moderate smokers who want to quit but are 

concerned about gaining weight. 

“It means that in the long term, quitting 

smoking will not make that big of an 

impact on their weight,” she said. 

And while gaining upwards of 15 pounds 

might deter some smokers from quitting, 

Veldheer noted that quitting smoking is the 

“single most important thing” smokers can 

do for their health. 

“That being said, for heavy smokers 

and obese smokers, it may be a good idea 

to work on quitting smoking while also 

making other healthy lifestyle changes to 

control their weight” she said. 

The findings were reported in the International 

Journal of Obesity. 

Tech neck 

Today’s technology really is a pain in the 

neck for an increasing number of people, 

according to Dr. Steven Weiniger, a posture 

expert and author of “Stand Taller 

Live Longer: An Anti-Aging Strategy.” 

Research has shown that tilting the head 

forward to look at a smartphone or computer 

places an unnatural amount of pressure on 

the neck and upper back, resulting in a condition 

Weiniger calls “tech neck” that is causing 

an increasing number of people to visit 

doctors for neck aches, back pain, pinched 

nerves and even signs of early arthritis. 

To minimize the risk of neck problems, 

Weiniger offered these tips: 

• Move more; take active posture breaks 

during the day. 

• Keep a level head; lift phone to eye level. 

• Pull your elbows in, and roll your 

shoulders back and down. 

• Keep your core engaged; it supports 

your torso, which supports your neck. 

• Do strong posture exercise every day; 10 

minutes will train you to sit and stand taller. 

Citing research showing college women 

spend 10 hours a day and college men 

spend eight hours a day on electronic 

devices, Weiniger said young adults are at 

particularly high risk for posture problems. 

Chewing dangers 

More than one-quarter of a million 

people die every year from using smokeless 

tobacco products and millions more 

live shortened lives due to the effects of 

smokeless tobacco, according to researchers 

at the University of New York. 

A first-ever global assessment of the 

effects of chewing tobacco compiled data 

from 113 countries and found that in 2010, 

smokeless tobacco led to an estimated 

62,000 deaths due to cancers of the mouth, 

pharynx and esophagus and more than 

200,000 deaths due to heart disease. 

Worldwide, researchers said, smokeless 

tobacco is used by almost 25 percent 

of tobacco users, and most users live in 

Southeast Asia. 

• • • 

In the U.S., high school athletes smoke 

tobacco at a lower rate than their nonathlete 

peers but use smokeless tobacco 

at a higher rate, according to a report this 

month from the U.S. Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention (CDC). 

A look at national Youth Risk Behavior 

Surveys found that from 2001-2013, 

high school students’ use of cigarettes and 

cigars dropped from 31.5 percent to 19.5 

percent. Among high school non-athletes, 

use of smokeless tobacco stayed steady 

at nearly 6 percent but among athletes, it 

increased from 10 percent to 11.1 percent. 

According to the CDC, the increase in 

athletes’ use of smokeless tobacco might 

be due to misguided beliefs that the products 

are harmless or perhaps even a way to 

boost athletic performance. 

CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., said 

more can be done to protect young Americans 

from a lifetime of addiction. 

“The fact is, smokeless tobacco products, 

such as chewing tobacco, snuff or dip, can 

cause cancer of the mouth, esophagus and 

pancreas,” Frieden said. “And the nicotine in 

these products is harmful to the developing 

brain. Because we know tobacco-free policies 

in schools and other public recreational 

areas work, we must take action now so that 

our children are safe from these toxins.” 

On the calendar 

“Living a Healthy Life,” a six-week 

chronic disease self-management course, 

meets from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursdays 

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Hospital Institute for Health Education, 

222 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. 

Stanford University Patient Research 

Center developed the program, which 

addresses chronic diseases such as heart 

disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma and 

others. Studies have shown that after completing 

the course, participants improved 

their healthy behaviors and health status. 

A St. Louis County Department of Public 

Health educator facilitates the interactive 

program. Each participant receives a book 

and relaxation CD. Admission is free; registration 

is required. For more information 

and to register, call (314) 542-4848, 

or visit stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

“I Have Hip Pain: What are my 

Options?” is from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, 

Sept. 24 at the St. Luke’s Hospital Desloge 

Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center 

Drive in Chesterfield. An orthopedic physician 

discusses the many causes of hip pain 

and answers participants’ questions. Admission 

is free; registration is required. Call 

(314) 542-4848, or visit stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

“Cruising the Aisles to Better Health! 

A Virtual Grocery Store Tour” is from 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at 

Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton 

Road in Town & Country. The “Lunch and 

Learn” program from Missouri Baptist 

Medical Center features Sherri Hoyt, registered 

dietitian, who gives tips for stocking 

healthy foods for preparing quick meals 

while meeting health and food budget 

goals. To register, call (314) 996-5433. 

• • • 

“Pelvic Health Basics: Total Control 

Intro Class” is from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, 

Sept. 26 at the St. Luke’s Hospital Desloge 

Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center in 

Chesterfield. The free education class for 

women covers risk factors, symptoms and 

treatment options for incontinence – including 

urinary leakage and bladder control 

– and other pelvic health issues, as well as 

preventive strategies. For more information 

and to register, call (314) 542-4848. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital Spirit of Women 

presents “If the Shoe Fits” from 5:30-8:30 

p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the St. Louis 

Marriott West, 660 Maryville Center Drive 

in West County. Health screenings and 

physician discussions; mini makeovers 

and mini massages; food and cocktails; a 

shopping boutique and prizes are featured. 

Admission is $25 for those who register 

prior to Oct. 1 and $30 after that date. A 

limited number of reduced rate rooms are 

available at the hotel for those who want 

to spend the night. For more information 

and to register, visit stlukes-stl.com, or call 

(314) 205-6706. For hotel reservations, 

call (800) 352-1175.

First Annual Town & Country 

Our Town, 

Our Country 

PARADE & FALL FESTIVAL 

Saturday, October 3 H 3:00pm 

Presented by The City of Town & Country and Mari de Villa 

A patriotic-themed parade featuring six local Hall of Famers, plus former 

baseball and football Cardinals, local athletes and celebrities, fire trucks, 

police cars, veteran and military organizations, bands, vintage cars and more! 

Followed by: 

• Art Show 

• Run & Fun Walk 

• Taste of Town & Country 

• Kids Activities 

• Live Music 

• Fireworks 

Parade route is Clayton Road 

from Mari de Villa 

to Longview Farm Park 

Grand Marshal 

Hall of Famer, 

Red Schoendienst 

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By GLENNA ALLEN 

Autumn is in the air and Town & Country 

is pulling out all the stops for its annual 

Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the 

Town Square (Wirth) property and the 

campus of The Principia School. 

The event will combine traditional favorites 

like pony rides, pumpkins and its annual 

Plein Air art competition, with the fireworks 

and live music from Fire & Ice, which 

was canceled this summer due to inclement 

weather. New this year are the patriotic 

parade and a 2-Mile Fun Run &Walk. 

The inaugural “Our Town Our Country” 

parade will step off from Mari De Villa 

Retirement Community at 3 p.m. with Grand 

Marshal and Baseball Hall of Famer Red 

Schoendienst in the lead. The parade, which 

ends at Longview Farm Park, will also feature 

a host of former baseball and football 

Cardinals, local celebrities, bands, vintage 

vehicles and more. Visitors may park at 

Longview Farm Park and, with lawn chairs 

and blankets in tow, walk the trail to a prime 

viewing spot on either side of Clayton Road. 

The 2-Mile Fun Run & Walk begins at 

3:30 p.m. (registration from at 2 p.m.) at 

Mason Ridge Elementary School. Weaving 

down Masonridge Road and into Longview 

Farm Park, participants should be able to see 

some of the parade from the run/walk route. 

“This is our first year having a fun run and 

walk and the exciting thing about it is the 

fact the finish line is right in the midst of 

the fall party,” said Anne Nixon, the city’s 

director of parks and recreation. The race is 

free for adults and just $5 for children, who 

will receive a T-shirt to commemorate the 

event. Participants can register online at 

www.town-and-country.org under the Parks 

and Recreation tab or in person at Mason 

Ridge School from 2-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. 

The festival opens immediately following 

the conclusion of the parade and guests 

will find a variety of activities for the young 

and young-at-heart. 

Pony rides guided by members of Equine 

Assisted Therapy will be available for a 

donation of $10 per rider. Guests also can 

hop aboard a free hayride and kids will have 

fun jumping in a bounce house. The children’s 

craft activities, including mini-pumpkin 

decorating, offer more hands-on fun. 

Delightful sounds and smells will waft 

through the air throughout the festival. The 

Featherstone Drive, a popular cover band 

of local musicians with a long playlist of 

rock ‘n roll favorites, will entertain from 

4-7 p.m. In the Taste of Town & Country 

area, samples of tasty treats can be purchased 

from the booths of several city restaurants 

and some choice food trucks. 

Now in its sixth year, the Plein Air Art 

Competition will again be part of the Fall 

Festival lineup. Interested artists, age 18 and 

older, can either register in advance online 

for $10 or for $15 between 7:30-11 a.m. the 

day of the competition. Participating artists 

will spend the day creating works of art 

throughout the day in the community and 

visitors will have an opportunity to view the 

completed canvasses inside the West County 

EMS/FPD firehouse, 13443 Clayton Road, at 

the 5 p.m. art show and reception. 

A panel of professional artists will judge 

the artwork and award cash prizes to the 

first-, second- and third-place winners in 

the adult category. During the artist reception 

guests also can vote on their favorite 

painting to determine the winner of the 

People’s Choice Award. 

“This is going to be a wonderful event,” 

Nixon said. “We are excited about having 

our first parade and fun run/walk in addition 

to our traditional favorites like the art 

exhibit, live music and activities for the children. 

The fireworks show will be the grand 

finale to this community-wide celebration.”

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Fall Festival 

‘Our Town, Our Country’ parade to 

feature sports legends, celebrities 


Town & Country kicks off this year’s 

Fall Festival with its inaugural “Our Town, 

Our Country” parade and it promises to be 

a star-studded event. 

The procession begins 

at 3 p.m. on Saturday, 

Oct. 3 at the Mari de Villa 

Retirement Community, 

13900 Clayton Road, and 

ends at Longview Farm 

Park, just steps away 

from the festival grounds. 

Grand Marshal and Hall 

of Famer Red Schoendienst, 

an icon for St. Louis 

Cardinal fans, will be at 

the helm of the parade. 

Schoendienst will be 

joined by five other Hall 

of Famers, including 

Lou Brock, Jackie Smith, 

Whitey Herzog, Roger 

Wherli and golf Hall 

of Famer Dick Shaiper. 

Also appearing in the 

parade will be former St. 

Louis baseball Cardinals 

Andy Benes, Alan Benes, 

John Costello and Ken 

Schoendienst 

Brock 

Herzog 

Dayley along with former Cardinals football 

players Mark Arneson, Irv Goode, Jim 

Otis and Bob Rowe. World Cup soccer star 

Lori Chalupny, broadcasters Jay Randolph 

and McGraw Milhaven, and spelling champ 

Gokul Venkatachalam also are participating. 

Fred Wiesehan, president and CEO of 

Mari de Villa Retirement Community, is a 

longtime resident of Town & Country and, 

along with his wife, Mary Kay, is one of 

the key organizers of the parade. 

“For years my wife has been saying Town 

& Country is such a great community there 

needs to be a parade, and for years we did 

nothing about it. But when the Fire & Ice 

celebration for the Fourth of July this past 

summer was canceled and the city decided 

to reschedule the patriotic theme and fireworks 

from that event and combine it with 

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good time for a parade. I floated the suggestion 

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it was met with great enthusiasm,” Wiesehan 

said. “Since then so many people have gotten 

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organizations joined in and city officials all 

worked together to make it a reality. My 

daughter came up with the theme and what 

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be something that makes the city proud.” 

The parade also will feature veterans, an 

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famous Shriner mini-cars and clowns, and 

a child from the Make-a-Wish Foundation 

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There will be flags and candy for parade 

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parade and viewing will take place on both 

sides of the road. 

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with people, young and old, watching this 

celebration of the diversity and all the 

things we enjoy about Town & Country,” 

Wiesehan said. “It is about pride in our 

country, our community and our families.” 

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 

3 p.m. – “Our Town Our Country” Parade 

• Begins at Mari De Villa Retirement Community, 13900 Clayton Road, travels 

east on Clayton Road, and ends at Longview Farm Park, 13525 Clayton Road 

• Grand Marshal Red Schoendienst, Hall of Fame Baseball Player 

• Featuring celebrity athletes and entertainers, vintage cars, marching bands, 

fire trucks and police cars 

3:30 p.m. – Fun Run and 2-Mile Walk 

• Begins at Mason Ridge Elementary School, 715 S. Mason Road, 

and ends at festival grounds 

4 p.m. – Fall Festival 

• Opens to public on the Town Square (former Wirth) property and 

The Principia School, 13201 Clayton Road 

4-6 p.m. – Activities and crafts for children open, including: 

• Pony Rides – $10 per person; proceeds benefit Equine Assisted Therapy 

• Free hayrides 

4-7 p.m. – Live music – Featherstone Drive Band 

• Bounce houses 

• Taste of Town & Country (local restaurants selling menu item samples) 

5-6 p.m. – Impressions of Town & Country Art Show Inside 

West County EMS/FPD firehouse 

• Exhibit and People’s Choice judging 

7 p.m. – Fireworks show 

The Fall Festival is sponsored by Mari de Villa Retirement Community, West 

County Assembly of God, Coldwell Banker Gundaker and The Principia. 

Parking and Traffic 

Parade, Fun Run & Walk and Fall Festival 

parking is available at the following 

locations with shuttle service running continuously 

from each location throughout 

the event and beginning at 3 p.m.: 

• Longview Farm Park, 13525 Clayton 

Road 

• Mason Ridge Elementary School, 715 

S. Mason Road 

• The Principia School, 13443 Clayton Road 

• The First Church of Christ, Scientist, 

750 S. Mason Road 

Traffic will be restricted on Clayton 

Road between Weidman and Mason roads 

from 2:45-4 p.m. At that time, Mason 

Road will be open to traffic but closed at 

Clayton, which will be closed just east of 

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Traditionally the rehearsal dinner is 

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something different for her rehearsal dinner. 

“The only available time for our rehearsal 

was 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, because our 

venue had weddings booked both nights 

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rehearsal dinner we had a rehearsal lunch 

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There are advantages to having the 

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“Our rehearsal lunch didn’t interfere with 

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Whether it’s a formal banquet or casual 

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two distinct experiences in celebrating the 

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The guest list should include the parents, 

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spouses of the parents (if remarried), the 

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Toasts at the rehearsal dinner work well as 

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Personalizing the occasion makes it memorable 

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the host and a way to RSVP; and where the 

happy couple is registered. 

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other ideas to consider. Depending on the 

venue and theme, hosts may want to include 

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educating cat owners about de-clawing and 

providing them with effective alternatives. 

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Canines compete in a variety of events, 

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A Yappy-Night Dog Walk is from 8:30- 

10:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 at Queeny Park, 

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A ranger leads dogs and their owners on 

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The “Yappy Howl-O-ween Pawty” is from 

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“Dr. Doug” with Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary 

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Treats Unleashed provides dog treats 

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take pictures. Admission is free and open to 

the public, but attendees are asked to bring a 

small donation (toy, dog or cat food, cat litter, 

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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church celebrates 75th anniversary with holy consecration 

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Holy Consecration occurs only once 

during any Orthodox Christian Church’s 

existence. As a result, many adherents of 

the faith may never experience such an event, 

especially in countries such as Greece and 

Russia where so many churches were built 

hundreds of years ago. 

But the approximately 400 families that are 

part of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 

in Town & Country will have that opportunity 

during the first weekend in October 

when they also will observe the church’s 75th 

anniversary. The Orthodox Christian Church 

is the second largest Christian denomination 

in the world, ranking behind only Catholicism. 

However, the comparatively recent 

appearance and growth of the church in the 

U.S. account for the relatively small number 

of faithful nationwide. 

Father Anastasios Theodoropoulos, 

Assumption’s associate priest, explained 

the meaning of consecration and why the 

event is being held now. 

Likened to the baptism of a child, consecration 

forever marks the church a holy 

and sacred place dedicated to God, he 

explained. The fact that the term “forever” 

is not used lightly explains why the event 

is not held automatically at a given point in 

a church’s existence. 

In Assumption’s case, its current site on 

Des Peres Road north of Manchester Road 

is the fourth location the church has had in 

its 75-year history. 

“The church needed to make sure it had 

well established roots in its location and 

after 30-some years here we felt we had 

reached that point of stability,” Fr. Theodoropoulos 

explained. “There also was 

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he added, noting that the iconography 

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was only recently brought to a final close. 

Faith depicted in art 

Students of the Bible and/or religious art 

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that graces the church’s interior, and 

Assumption does offers tours, primarily on 

Fridays, by calling (314) 966-2255. 

The history behind the dozens of portraits 

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thrown into the fiery furnace but saved 

from harm, Isaiah ascending into heaven, 

the entry of the Ark of the Covenant into 

Jerusalem and the sacrifice of Isaac. 

Accompanying the iconography are 

some 22 stained glass windows and five 

stained glass depictions around the altar. 

Although the artistic style is similar to 

what is used in the iconography, a longtime 

St. Louis firm, Art Glass Unlimited in the 

Central West End, created the glasswork. 

Gary Harris, the third generation co-owner 

of the firm with Jerry Mowery, the operation’s 

artist, said a typical piece of stained 

glass requires at least a month to complete. 

The stained glass creation process results 

in artwork that will retain its appearance 

for 100 to 200 years, Harris said. 

“It’s a joy to work on stained glass windows 

and also to see the church members’ 

response to them,” he added. 

A sacred, holy place 

Holy Consecration, starting at 9 a.m. on 

Oct. 4, is a service filled with a long-established 

set of symbolic events. Included are 

a procession around the church, the opening 

of its doors, and placing in an altar cavity 

the holy relics of three martyred saints and a 

list of the church’s founders and supporters. 

The cavity is then sealed forever. 

In addition, the altar table is washed, 

anointed and covered with a white linen 

cloth representing Christ’s burial shroud. A 

second vestment is placed over the entire 

altar symbolizing the glory of God. Finally, 

a vigil lamp will be lit at the altar and will be 

See ASSUMPTION, next page 

St. Joseph’s Academy celebrates 175 years of strong values, strong women 

From left are: Dr. Diane Cooper (former principal), Sister Joan Lampton (former president), Sister 

Pat Dunphy (former principal), Sister Michaela Zahner (former president), Jennifer Sudekum 

(current principal), Sister Nancy Folkl (former principal and current admissions assistant) 

By BONNIE KREUGER 

bkrueger@newsmagazinenetwork.com 

On Aug. 28, for the first time in approximately 

50 years, the bells at St. Joseph’s 

Academy rang out, ending orientation week 

and kicking off a yearlong celebration. 

An all-girls Catholic school, St. Joseph’s 

is celebrating its 175th anniversary during 

the 2015-2016 school year. The school 

began as a log cabin in Carondelet and 

moved to the Fontbonne College campus 

before settling in 1995 at its current location 

at 2307 South Lindbergh Boulevard in 

Frontenac. 

The academy is sponsored by the Sisters 

of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and when it 

opened in 1840, classes were taught in 

the sisters’ native French. The sisters had 

answered an appeal by Bishop Joseph 

Rosati for teachers to come to America. 

Drawing students from 13 states, many 

of those first students and sisters lived as 

boarders in the school’s humble log cabin. 

By 1925, St. Joseph’s had outgrown its 

location in Carondelet and moved with its 

100 students to the then 2-year-old Fontbonne 

College, where it stayed until 1955. 

Today, the high school resides in Frontenac 

with 515 students, a number which has 

remained constant over the years. 

Academics and character education are 

on the forefront of the school’s core mission 

of “strong values, strong women,” 

said current Principal Jen Sudekum. 

“We have articulated the values of confidence, 

compassion and respect, but they 

are not new. We have celebrated these for 

years. Strong values and strong women is 

what we exude,” Sudekum said. 

Like mother, like daughter 

Sudekum graduated from St. Joseph’s in 

1993 and is proud of the multi-generational 

legacy of the school. 

Marcy Hannick, who is a senior and 

the student council president, is the third 

generation and 13th family member to 

come through St. Joesph’s. She praised the 

school for having “a much bigger sense of 

community and sisterhood.” 

That’s something junior first-generation 

student Zoe Robinson has experienced 

firsthand. 

“St. Joe’s has given me so much. I came 

in introverted and I have found my confidence. 

Before St. Joe’s, I would never have 

been chosen as the voice of my community,” 

Robinson said. 

She’s hoping to be the beginning a St. 

Joe’s family legacy. 

Director of Institutional Advancement 

Linda Decker, a 1983 graduate, explained 

that the academy has always been forwardthinking 

and ahead of its time. 

In the early 20th century, as many as 

50 percent of its graduates were attending 

college, after having been immersed in a 

challenging curriculum that included science 

labs, art, music and Liberal Arts. By 

the mid-1950s, nearly 100 percent of its 

graduates attended college, where is where 

that statistic remains today. 

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Fr. Anastasuis Theodoropoulos (left) and Fr. Joseph Strzelecki 

ASSUMPTION, from previous page 

left burning day and night. All of the faithful 

at the service will be invited to come forward 

to place a drop of oil in the lamp. 

In the Orthodox Church, the altar represents 

the tomb of Christ while the vigil lamp 

is a constant reminder of the resurrection. 

Bishop Metropolitan Iakovos, of Chicago, 

will preside at the consecration 

service, assisted by Assumption’s pastor 

Father Joseph Strzelecki and Fr. Theodoropoulos. 

A gala will be held beginning at 5 

p.m. Sunday at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. 

Reservations are required. 

Saturday, Oct. 3, events include the arrival 

of the relics at the church, consecration vespers 

and a reception. Starting time is 6 p.m. 

ST. JOSEPH’S, from previous page 

A history filled with faith 

Faith has always been a big part of the 

school’s mission and that of the Sisters of 

St. Joseph of Carondelet. Even though the 

sisters no longer teach at the academy, they 

are still very much a part of the institution. 

Sr. Winifred (Winnie) Adelsberger, CSJ 

and Sr. Helen Ryan, CSJ work as office 

assistants; Sr. Nancy Folkl, CSJ is admissions 

assistant; Sr. Carol Gerondale, CSJ 

is director of admissions; and Sr. Pauline 

Komrska, CSJ is a library assistant. 

Ninety-year-old Sr. Winnie, who has 

been a part of the school since the 60s, was 

selected to be bell ringer on Aug. 28. 

“What an honor to be part of St. Joe’s for 

two periods of my life and to witness the 

vital spirituality of this faith community 

over the years,” Sr. Winnie said. 

It was through her research that the 

school realized the bell had not been rung 

in approximately 50 years. 

“Legend is that the neighbors complained 

of the noise with no sound barrier,” 

explained Decker. “But we will be ringing 

it judiciously over the next year as we continue 

our celebrations.” 

Delving into the school’s rich heritage is 

Jeanne Wilson, who has been compiling her 

findings in a book “St. Joseph’s Academy: 175 

Years of Tradition,” which will be released 

in October. A former graduate and English 

teacher, Wilson has captured the school’s 

history by searching through its archives, but 

going back so far has had its challenges. 

“The first yearbook was printed in 1922, 

which includes only the last three years at 

Carondelet. From the 1930s to 1960s there 

are some school newspapers and again 

from 1983 to present, but none in between,” 

Wilson said. Yet, she said there were 

common threads – a richness to the school’s 

history and academic excellence throughout. 

“Even the buildings (through the years) 

were state-of-the-art with theaters and 

gymnasiums. They were built with expansion 

in mind,” Wilson said. “Still, it took 

a leap of faith to move each time. History 

tells us that they were warned against 

moving westward, which was not regarded 

as the wave of the future.” 

The book will be unveiled at the 2015 

Angelfest celebration in October, which is 

an inner school function for students and 

families. One of most anticipated events 

this year is a panel of alumni, with representatives 

of each decade going back to the 

1940s, who will share with students what 

it was like to attend school at St. Joseph’s 

through the years. 

“While we take the time to reflect on the 

past, we are always moving toward the 

more,” said Sudekum. “We develop the 

whole woman through the rigors of academics, 

spiritual growth and giving back 

through our ‘Not I, but We’ motto.” 

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44 I BUSINESS I 

Business 

PEOPLE 

Lewis Rice LLC, with area offices in 

Town & Country and St. Louis, recently 

announced that R. Bradley Ziegler has 

rejoined the firm in its Litigation Department. 

Ziegler previously practiced at 

Lewis Rice from 2005-2013; his practice 

has primarily been focused on complex 

commercial litigation, securities litigation, 

and admiralty/maritime work. 

• • • 

Schaub & Srote Architects, LLC has added 

interior designer Heather Helms as the 

firm’s newest consultant and member. Helms 

has over 10 years of professional experience 

and holds an interior design degree 

from Stevens Institute of Business and Arts 

in St. Louis, MO. She is a recipient of multiple 

design awards, and currently serves as 

president of the American Society of Interior 

Designers (ASID) Missouri East. 

PLACES 

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 

Alliance Real Estate, with headquarters 

located in Chesterfield, recently held a 

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration 

to launch its new Clayton office at 



Maryland Walk, 8077 Maryland Avenue. 

BHHS Alliance is the area’s largest locally 

owned and operated residential real-estate 

company and the second-largest overall. 

• • • 

In ceremonies held Friday, Aug. 21, 

Midwest BankCentre officials unveiled 

the bank’s new logo, adopted following its 

recent expansion from seven to 16 banking 

facilities across metro St. Louis. Midwest 

BankCentre now employs a staff of 270 

working at locations in St. Louis City, St. 

Louis County, Jefferson County and St. 

Charles County, following an April 2015 

acquisition of Southern Commercial Bank. 

AWARDS AND HONORS 

Mike D. Ehrlich of local insurance 

brokerage Crawford-Butz & Associates 

has been included in the 2015 Insurance 

Business America Young Guns report. 

This annual list honors 42 talented young 

professionals aged 35 and below who are 

leaders in the insurance industry. 

EVENTS AND NETWORKING 

The West St. Louis County Chamber of 

New in stores 

Simple Girl, a locally owned 

company based in Wentzville, 

has announced the launch 

of its products in select Dierbergs 

supermarkets across the 

greater St. Louis area, including 

the Marketplace store 

located in Chesterfield and the 

Wildwood Town Center location. 

Started in March of 2015, 

Simple Girl manufactures a 

line of all-natural, sugar-free 

sauces and dressings. 

Commerce hosts its 2015 Fall Golf Classic 

shotgun format golf tournament on 

Monday, October 5 at Aberdeen Golf Club, 

4111 Crescent Road in Eureka. Checkin 

and lunch begin at 11 a.m., with golf 

starting at 12:30 p.m. Entry fees of $115 

per player or $460 per foursome include 

green fees, range balls, cart fees, lunch 

and awards dinner. Visit www.westcountychamber.com/fall-golf-classic-aspx. 

For 

more information, call the chamber office 

at (636) 230-9900. 

• • • 

West St. Louis County Working Warriors, 

a networking group open to past and present 

military service members and the businesses 

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Simple Girl’s owners are (from left) Linda Prinster, 

Leanne Mennemeier and Tiffany Prinster 

that serve them, holds a networking meeting 

on Wednesday, October 14, from 9-10 

a.m. at Lucky’s Market, 15830 Fountain 

Plaza Drive in Ellisville in the upper level 

community room. Register online at www. 

westcountychamber.com; for more information, 

call Deb Pinson at (636) 230-9900. 

• • • 

Chesterfield Young Professionals hosts 

an Oktoberfest networking event on 

Thursday, October 15, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

at Itap, 161 Long Road in Chesterfield. 

Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests; 

attendees will receive food and drink tickets 

with registration. Register online at 

www.chesterfieldmochamber.com

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Community Events 

ART 

Manchester ArtsFest is from noon-6 p.m. 

on Sept. 26 and will feature all-local visual 

and performing artists, plus great food vendors. 

Visit www.manchestermo.gov/arts. 

BENEFITS 

The Knights of Columbus’ Fall Fling 

Bingo is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) 

on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Ascension Catholic 

Church, 230 Santa Maria Drive in Chesterfield. 

Admission is $25 in advance; $30 

at the door. Price includes bingo, popcorn 

and beverages. Must be 21 to attend. For 

reservations, call (636) 530-1299 or email 

bingo@ascensionkofc.org. 

• • • 

The Ballwin Parks and Recreation 

Department hosts golf at night at 7 p.m. on 

Friday, Oct. 2 at the Ballwin Golf Course, 

333 Holloway Road. Cost is $50 per pair. 

To register, visit www.ballwin.mo.us or call 

(636) 2267-8950. 

• • • 

The ARC Angels Foundation’s trivia 

night is at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 

Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue 

Road. Tables are $200 for a table of 8-10 or 

$25 per person. Guests should bring their 

own food and beverage. To purchase tickets, 

visit www.arcangelsfoundation.org. 

• • • 

Coldwell Banker Gundaker is hosting 

a golf tournament benefitting Ronald 

McDonald House Charities of St. Louis on 

Oct. 5 at The Landings at Spirit Golf Club 

in the Chesterfield Valley. Registration deadline 

is Monday, Sept. 28. Call Jason Pashia 

or Scott Riedy at (636) 532-0200 for details. 

FAMILY AND KIDS 

The Old Trails Historic Society continues 

to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the 

Bacon Log Cabin, located at Henry Avenue 

and Spring Meadows in Ballwin, with tours 

on the first and third Sundays, from 1-4 p.m. 

during September and October. Tours are free. 

• • • 

The Scottish Games are on Friday-Saturday, 

Sept. 25-26 at Spirit Airpark West, 

located next to Spirit of St. Louis Airport in 

Chesterfield. The games feature more than 

150 highland athletes, celtic rock and folk 

music, highland dancing, sheepdog trials, 

sword fighting, birds of prey and more. 

Admission is charged. Visit www.stlouisscottishgames.com. 

• • • 

A free open house at The Pointe at 

Ballwin Commons is all day on Saturday, 

Sept. 26. Visit www.ballwin.mo.us. 

• • • 

The Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 15750 

Baxter Road, hosts its fall celebration and 

preschool open house from 3-7 p.m. on 

Saturday, Sept. 26. On Sunday, Sept. 27, the 

church hosts an outdoor worship followed 

by a BBQ and potluck lunch from 10-1 p.m. 

For more information, call (636) 532-0400. 

• • • 

The city of Ballwin Parks and Recreation’s 

Fairy Tale Land is at 1 p.m. on 

Thursday, Sept. 27 at The Pointe at Ballwin 

Commons. Kids will play various themed 

games, create special crafts and view Disney’s 

“Tangled.” For more information visit 

ballwin.mo.us or call (636) 2267-8950. 

• • • 

The Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog 

Challenge National Finals is on Saturday, 

Sept. 27 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Purina Farms, 

200 Checkerboard Drive in Gray Summit. 

This competition features winners from the 

Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge 

Western Regional and Eastern Regional. 

• • • 

The Ellisville Parks and Recreation department 

hosts fall hayrides with hot dog roasts 

and s’mores on Thursdays beginning Oct. 1 

from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bluebird Park. Admission 

is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents 

and registration is required. For more 

information or to register, call (636) 227- 

7508 or visit www.ellisville.mo.us. 

• • • 

The Creve Coeur Police Department, 

Fire District, Joint Crime Prevention Partnership 

and Neighborhood Watch Association 

are teaming up to throw a National 

Night Out party from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, 

Oct. 6 at Millennium Park, 2 Barnes West 

Drive. Admission is free. For more information, 

call (314) 442-2075. 

• • • 

The Ballwin Police Department invites 

Ballwin neighborhoods to participate in 

National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6. 

Neighborhood block parties can be registered 

by calling (636) 207-2318 or emailing 

sdoerr@ballwin.mo.us. 

• • • 

Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s Chesterfield-Wildwood 

hosts Safety Day from 10-2 

p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 285 Clarkson 

Road. Babies, school-aged children, young 

adults and college students are invited to 

get a free Amber Alert compatible Child ID 

from MoCHIP, the Missouri Child Identification 

and Protection Program. For more 

information, call (636) 391-1122. 

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Backstoppalooza 

Don’t miss Backstoppalooza in support of Back- 

Stoppers from 5:30-10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 

the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Sponsored by St. 

Luke’s Hospital, Merrill Lynch, Grey Eagle Distributors, 

Hesse Martone, Garden View Care Center, Bio- 

One and West Newsmagazine, the event freatures 

a free concert by Rattle and Hum, the premier U2 

tribute band. Proceeds from Backstoppalooza (food, 

beverage and T-shirt sales) will support BackStoppers, 

Inc., an organization that provides immediate 

financial aid and other support to the families of Rattle and Hum 

police officers and firefighters who lose their lives 

in the line of duty. Taste of Trucktober precedes Backstoppalooza from noon-5:30 

p.m. This event features a wide variety of food trucks. 

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LIVE PERFORMANCES 

The Gateway Ringers 20th anniversary 

concert is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 

the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at 

The Touhill, One University Boulevard. The 

concert is free and will feature the music of 

Handel, Kodaly, Khatchaturian and more. For 

more information, email info@gatewayringers.org, 

or visit www.gatewayringers.org. 

• • • 

Manchester Parks and Recreation’s free 

Autumn Concert for ages 21 and over is 

at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. Grab your 

lawn chairs, food and beverages and head 

to Schroeder Park for an evening of bonfires 

and great music by Scott Laytham 

and Karl “Trickee” Duo. A photo ID will 

be required for this event. For more information, 

visit manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

The first concert in the Joy of Music 

Concert Series at Manchester United 

Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Road, 

is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Mark Hayes 

conducts this free concert. For details, visit 

www.manchesterumc.org/concertseries. 

SPECIAL INTEREST 

The Knights of Coumbus Ladies Auxiliary 

at Holy Infant Hollywood Luncheon 

is at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 in the 

school’s upper cafeteria. Tickets are $12 

per person. For more information and reservations, 

call Gloria at (314) 409-0013. 

• • • 

The city of Des Peres hosts a resident 

electronic recycling event at 10 a.m. on 

Saturday, Oct. 3 at Des Peres Hospital, 2345 

Dougherty Ferry Road. For the full list and 

restrictions visit www.desperesmo.org. 

• • • 

The St. Luke’s Hospital Spirit of Women’s 

Girls’ Night Out is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 

on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the St. Louis Marriott 

West, 660 Maryville Center Drive. The St. 

Luke’s Hospital Spirit of Women encourages 

women to achieve their best health and learn 

healthy habits that fit their lifestyles. Tickets 

are $25 if purchased in September or $30 

if purchased after Oct. 1. To register, visit 

stlukes-stl.com or call (314) 205-6706.



Entertainment 

Tony Award-winning play “All the Way” is onstage 

at the Loretto-Hilton Center through Oct. 4. 

COMEDY 

Christopher Titus, Oct. 11, The Sheldon 

Kathleen Madigan, Oct. 17, Peabody 

Opera House 

Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy, 

Oct. 30, Peabody Opera House 

Oct. 8, Old Rock House 

Tori Kelly, Oct. 9, The Pageant 

The Doobie Brothers, Oct. 10, J. Scheidegger 

Center 

Leon Russell, Oct. 17, Old Rock House 

Toby Mac, Oct. 17, The Family Arena 

Celtic Woman, Oct. 18, The Fox Theatre 

Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt, Oct. 21, The Pageant 

Stevie Wonder, Oct. 25, Scottrade Center 

Hoot and Howl at Powell, Oct. 25, 

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Calexico with Gaby Moreno, Sept. 29, 

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St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, Oct. 

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By SUZANNE CORBETT 

Good eats and mid-century nostalgia are the house 

specialties of Letty Lou’s Café. They also are the pride 

of owner Lisa Bax, who moved the operation to its new 

Wildwood location at 17209 New College Ave. last spring. 

“The move has been great. We have more room and have 

expanded the menu,” beamed Bax. 

But have no fear. Bax confirmed that all the classics 

– and customer favorites – are still there, including the 

café’s outstanding burgers, its Woolworth Club and grill 

sandwiches, and breakfast all day, along with diner entrées 

such as meatloaf and braised short ribs. 

Throwback blue-plate specials have made Letty Lou’s a 

mecca for anyone wanting a taste of a time when short order 

cooks ruled and diners were the best place to find affordable 

good eats no matter what time of day. 

“When people come here it’s like a blast from the past,” 

Bax said. “Older folks look around at the décor and 

antiques and remember, while the young people come in 

and talk about how cool everything looks.” 

That “look” is found in Letty Lou’s separate bar area and 

its two dining rooms, which afford room for private parties. 

The second dining room holds rescued fixtures and a 

counter from a local 1950s malt shop. Plans are in the 

works to add the malt counter – fully functioning – to 

Letty Lou’s marketing/menu mix but until then, don’t 

worry. You won’t go hungry. Letty Lou’s extensive bill ‘o 

fare can satisfy any craving for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

Just like any diner in its day, Letty Lou’s cooks breakfast 

any time of day, offering pancakes to omelettes to its Hole 

in the Head (a grilled egg nestled in the center of a piece of 

buttered toast). Elaborate gourmet wonders, such as Crawfish 

Bene (two poached eggs stacked on fried green tomatoes 

covered with hollandaise and Cajun breaded crawfish 

tails), also are offered. 

The Dream Bowl, two scrambled eggs layered with hash 

browns, bacon, cheese and sausage gravy is a Letty Lou’s 

Café creation that targets hearty appetites and diners who 

are not afraid of calories. Think of it as a sophisticated 

slinger. 

To satisfy patrons who are looking for great taste, but 

fewer calories, Bax has built in a number of lighter fare 

options including a Veggie Burger, Roasted Veggie Wrap 

and Fish Tacos. Salads range from a relatively modest 

House Salad to traditional Chef and Greek salads to a 

delightfully different Grilled Fish Salad that is topped 

with Cajun-seasoned whitefish, avocados and Jack cheese. 

The café now features wing and beer bucket specials 

during the football season in addition to appetizer specials 

during happy hour and all Cardinal games. 

“Wings have taken off here, since we have a bar,” Bax said. 

Another item added since the move is the Letty Lou 

Burger. That’s two four-ounce burgers wrapped around a 

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17209 New College Ave. • Wildwood 

8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday 

8 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 

8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunday 

(636) 273-9317 

www.lettylouscafe.com 

Letty Lou’s Café is known for its 1950s ambiance, great 

service and classic diner items such as its chicken salad 

sandwich and homemade chips. 

chunk of American cheese that melts inside. 

Each of the burgers, sandwiches and entrées is served 

with sides that are just as skillfully prepared. 

All menu items are cooked to order and served with a smile, 

which is what customers have come to expect – good prices, 

great service and food seasoned with 1950s nostalgia. 

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Enjoy the 

NFL Sunday Ticket 

with us! 

DAILY Dinner Specials! 

$ 3 

OFF 

Any Purchase of $15 or more 

Valid for Dine-in & Take-out. 

One coupon per person. 

Not valid with other offers. 

Expires 10/31/15 

Kitchen Hours: 

Sunday - Thursday 8am - 9pm, 

Friday & Saturday 8am - 9:30pm 

Extended Pub Hours Daily 

Serving Breakfast ALL DAY EVERY DAY 

17209 New College Ave. 

Wildwood 63040 

636-273-9317 

See Website for Full Menu 

www.LettyLousCafe.com 



631 Big Bend Rd. 

Manchester 

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Let’s Do Lunch Menu 

Starting at $7.59 

Walleye Festival 

Sunday & Monday Nights 

Hours: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Sun 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Carryout | Children’s Menu 

Happy Hour Daily 

165 Lamp & Lantern Village 


Party Room Available at Big Bend Location 

www.lazyyellow.com 

636-207-0501 

*No coupons, discounts or other offers Gift Certificates Available 

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815 Meramec 

Station Road 

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

(636)225-8737 

Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 am-10 pm 

Fri-Sat 11:30 am-11 pm 

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FREE Estimates by Phone or On Site 

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• Recessed Lighting • Pendant Lighting 

• Under Cabinet Lighting • All Residential Electrical 

• Exterior/Security Lighting •Flat Screen/Surround Sound 

• Panel Upgrades/Basement Wiring 

314.836.6400 

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

Deck Restoration Co. 

∙ Power Wash ∙ Stain & Seal 

∙ Deck Repair & Rebuild 

∙ Mold & Mildew Removal 

∙ Cleaning Fences, Concrete, 

Vinyl Siding & Patios 


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FREE ESTIMATES 

We Fix Leaking Chimneys 

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Established 1979 

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636.391.2226 

County House Washing 

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n 

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“Water Damaged Showers a Specialty” 

Tub to Stall Shower Conversions 

Bidet-Style/Paperless Toilet Seats 

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Tile & Bath Service, Inc. 

30 Years Experience • At this Location 26 Years 

14770 Clayton Road • 63011 

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Replace Old Iron Rails • Upgrade Your Basement Stairs 

Open Up Existing Stairs • Do-It-Yourself or Let us Install It 

•FREE D-I-Y Installation Instructions w/Purchase• 

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7156 Manchester • (314) 644-2625 • www.stlouisstair.com 

Mon, Tu, Th, Fri. 12-5; Sat. 10-1; Closed Sun. & Wed. 

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Stairs 

•Baluster Replacement 

•Staircase Remodeling 

Brad Thomas 

314-954-2050 

Wildwood 

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STEVE’S TOP GUNN DECK INC. 

GUNN FAMILY CONSTRUCTION 

Custom Decks • Concrete 

Int/Ext Paint • Powerwashing 

Staining • Sealing • Fences 

When you want 

it done right 

the first time... 

We’re the place 

to check out first. 

636.591.0010 

Finish & Trim Carpentry Co. 

Custom Woodworking • Bars • Bookshelves 

Mantels • Doors • Stairs • Media 

Kitchens • Sunrooms • Baths 

Roy Kinder 

Master Carpenter #1557 

Custom Contractor/Builder 

(636) 391-5880 

Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed 

Since 1979 • www.finishtrim.com 

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SPECIAL! 

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$30 OFF 

2016 Service 

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(First Time Customers Only) 

Fully Insured • Free Estimates 

Call Us About 

Snow & Ice 

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Siding • Windows 

Gutters • Carpentry • Drywall 

Hauling • Remodeling 

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Make Your 

Dream 

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Room Additions • Kitchens 

Finished Basements 

Sunrooms • Bathrooms 

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(636) 227-7381 

Landscape Contractors 

Professional Landscape Design and Installation 

Paver Patios • Retaining Walls 

Water Features • Plantings 

Landscape Lighting and Repair 

Update Existing Landscapes 

Call for Free Design Consultation and Estimates 

(314) 581-0099 

www.LandDesignStl.com 

DRIVEWAYS 

PATIOS & MORE 

Bi- State Concrete 

Specializing in Residential 

Tear Out & Replacement 

Professional Workmanship 

Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Porches 

Steps • Garage Floors • Repair Work 

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Family Owned • Insured • Since 1963 

FREE Estimates 314-849-7520 

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Outdoor 

Fireplaces 

and 

Fire Pits 

Specializing In: 

Driveway 

& Patio 

New and Replacement 

Seabaugh 

Furniture & Decorating Co., Inc 

Since 1930 

Upholstering, Repairing and Refinishing 

17322 Manchester Road 

(636) 458-3809 

Custom Landscaping and Installation 

Pond & Pondless Water Features 

Erosion / Drainage Control / Rain Gardens 

Block and Stone Walls / Walks and Patios 

314-808-0797 

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

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What’s on your To Do List? 

Roofing • Siding • Soffit • Gutters • Leafguard • Painting 

314-968-7848 

THE FAN MAN 

INSTAllATIoN ProFESSIoNAlS 

Ceiling Fans • Wholehouse Fans 

Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting 

Specializing in installation for two story homes 

with no wiring on first floor. 

When Handyman Quality Just Won't Do. 

(314) 510-6400 

Traditional Finishes to Old World Charm 

www.stl-concrete.com 

(314) 822-0849 


Deck & Fence 

Powerwashing 

& Sealing 

Window Washing • Painting 

Gutter Guards • Gutter Cleaning 

Wallpaper Removal • Tree/Shrub Pruning 

Insured • Senior Discounts 

Call Chris 636-349-3231 

or cell 314-620-6677 

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EXTERIOR DOORS • DECKS • GUTTERS • GUTTER CLEANING • REPAIRS 

FREE EXTERIOR INSPECTION • IN-HOME OR SHOWROOM APPOINTMENTS 

WINDOW & SIDING SALE 

Roofing • Siding • Windows • Gutters 

Customer Service is Our #1 Goal! 

717 Rue St. Francois • Florissant, MO 63031 

314.400.7713 • FAX: 314.837.8176 

www.ridgetopexteriorsstl.com 

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DESIGN & REMODELING 

Kitchen/Baths/Room Addition 

Basement Finishing Specialist 

Sun Rooms • Decks • Pergolas 

Siding • Soffit • Roofs 

Hail Damage 

Licensed • Bonded 

636-946-6870 

Insured • References 


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to Focus on What's Important to You 

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ADULT DAY CARE 

ADULT DAY PROGRAM 

~ Garden View Care Center ~ 

Socialization is vital to healthy aging 

1025 Chesterfield Pointe Parkway 


636-537-3333 • www.Gvcc.com 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 

Work from home full or part time. 

Business opportunity provided 

with training and coaching. Call 

for appt. only 800-478-7441. 

CHILD CARE 

BALLWIN IN-HOME DAY CARE 

has 3 openings for infants and/or 

toddlers. - Tuesday-Thursday will 

consider Monday. 7am - 5pm. 25 

years experience and references. 

Call Julie at 314-630-4576. 

CLASSIFIEDS 

636.591.0010 

CLEANING 

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE 

Weekly • Bi-Weekly • Monthly 

Move-In & Move- Out 

AFFORDABLE 

$10 OFF PRICING 

New Clients 

Family Owned & Operated 

Your Satisfaction Guaranteed 

Insured/Bonded 

WE DO 

314-426-3838 WINDOWS 

DEPENDABLE HOUSECLEAN- 

ING, Reliable Full Service Housekeeping, 

Weekly & Biweekly Service. 

Serving Ballwin, Ellisville, 

Chesterfield & Wildwood since 

1988. Several References. Call 

Sandy in Ellisville, 636-399-4190, 

currytoys@yahoo.com. 

FALL SPECIAL 

$25 OFF 1 st Cleaning 

completed by 10-31-15 

FREE Estimates 

NATURE MAIDS 

ECO-FRIENDLY HOME CLEANING 

636-212-5227 

ASSISTED CARE 

CLEANING 

LORI'S CLEANING SERVICE 

- Choose a cleaner who takes 

PRIDE in serving you and is 

grateful for the opportunity. Call 

Lori at 636-221-2357. 

DAZEY HOUSE CLEANING - 17 

years experience in West County 

area. Openings available. I use all 

environmentally friendly cleaners. 

References available. Call 

Linda at 314-898-3524., 

QUALITY CLEANING SERVICE 

- Two trustworthy West county 

sisters will clean your home or 

office - weekly or bi-weekly. Insured/bonded. 

References available. 

Free Estimates. 636-579- 

1435 or 314-660-5636. 

ELECTRIC 

ENGINE REPAIR 

MOBILE WRENCH - On-site 

Small Engine Repair/Maintenance 

for Lawn mowers, ATVs, 

motorcycles, go-carts, etc. Quality 

service and reasonable rates. 

No hauling or waiting for equipment. 

I come to you! Buy • Sell 

• Trade. Contact Don @ 314-749- 

6612. 

FLOORING 

Skips Hauling & Demolition! 

Junk hauling and removal. 

Clean-outs, appliances, furniture, 

debris, construction rubble, 

yard waste, excavating & demolition! 

10, 15 & 20 cubic yd. rolloff 

dumpsters. Licensed & insured. 

Affordable, dependable & available! 

VISA/MC accepted. 22 yrs. 

service. Toll Free 1-888-STL- 

JUNK (888-785-5865) or 314- 

644-1948. 

COMPUTER SERVICES 

Serving St. Louis & St. Charles Co 

www.stlpcguy.com 

Call Mike at 636-675-7641 

Service at your home or office for: 

• PC problems or set-up • PC won't start or connect 

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

$30 diagnostic charge only for first ½ hour 

Day, evening and weekend appointments available. 

ERIC'S ELECTRIC - Licensed, 

Bonded and Insured: Service 

upgrades, fans, can lights, 

switches, outlets, basements, 

code violations fixed, we do it 

all. Emergency calls & back up 

generators. No job too small. 

Competitively priced. Free 

Estimates. Just call 636-262-5840. 

CLASSIFIEDS 

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CARPET REPAIRS 

Restretching, reseaming 

& patching. No job too 

small. Free estimates. 

(314) 892-1003 

GARAGE DOORS 

DSI/Door Solutions, Inc. 

Garage Doors, Electric Openers. 

Fast Repairs. All makes and 

models. Same day service. 

Free Estimates. Custom wood 

and Steel Doors. BBB Member, 

Angie's List. Call 314-550-4071. 

GARAGE SALE 

ENORMOUS SALE - 95% NEW! 

Something for everyone! Christmas, 

cosmetics, kids, adult sizes 

- XS-3X, household goods. Cash 

‘N Carry. Wed. 9-23 & Sat 9-26, 

8-4 pm. No earlies! At 125 Hidden 

Creek Dr., Ellisville 63011 

off Clarkson Rd. to Froesel, follow 

to end and it becomes Hidden 

Creek. See signs on Clayton, 

Clarkson & Manchester. 

HAULING 

HAULING 

J & J HAULING 

WE HAUL IT ALL 

Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, 

appliances, household trash, 

yard debris, railroad ties, fencing, 

decks. Garage & Basement Clean-up 

Neat, courteous, affordable rates. 

Call: 636-379-8062 or 

email: jandjhaul@aol.com 

HELP WANTED 

Aging & Disability Resource 

Center (ADRC) Manager - Ballwin, 

MO. M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 

p.m. Full benefits; exempt status. 

Bachelor’s Degree in human 

services field. Masters preferred. 

Three years experience in human 

services delivery system. 

AIRS Certification within one 

year of hire. Knowledge of community 

resources and social 

agency programs, budgeting 

and personnel management 

skills. Excellent communication 

skills with an emphasis on public 

speaking. Computer proficiency. 

Valid driver’s license and dependable 

transportation. For 

more info. contact Laura Reich at 

636-207-4231 or email LREICH@ 

mid-eastaaa.org. EOE 

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HIRING 

Donut Shop 

OVERNIGHT 

FRYER/DECORATOR 

and PT Counter Person 

Call Ann 636-527-2227 

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - 

Handle national Fortune 100 

accounts for Chesterfield-based 

digital/direct marketing firm. 

Full time, some travel, good 

communication skills a plus. 

Advertising background helpful. 

Non-smoking office. Call 636- 

536-5108 for interview. 

MERLE NORMAN 

COSMETICS 

NOW HIRING 

Hourly wage PLUS commission. Some 

weekends. Will train. Computer skills 

needed. Call for an interview. 

115 Baxter Shops 

Manchester & Baxter Rds. 

636-394-3945 

All Products Made in USA 

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NEXT DEADLINE: OCT 1 

FOR OCT. 7 ISSUE 

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HOME IMPROVEMENT 

Total Bathroom Remodeling 

Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 

21 Years Experience 

All Around Construction LLC - All 

interior and exterior remodeling 

and repairs. Historic restoration, 

molding duplication. Finished 

basements, kitchens, baths and 

decks. Liability, workmens comp, 

and EPA certified in lead removal. 

20 years exp. Call 314-393-1102 or 

636-237-3246. 

SPECIALIZE IN DAMAGE CON- 

TROL: Expert CAULKING AP- 

PLICATION/ PRODUCT KNOWL- 

EDGE for showers, tubs, windows, 

doors and trim. STOP the LEAKS 

and DAMAGE. Also Carpentry & 

Deck Repair. - Call John Hancock 

today! 636-795-2627. 

LANDSCAPING 

LUIS GODINA 

Prof. Lawn Mowing & Maintenance 

CLEAN-UP! 

Trim Bushes • Sodding 

Mulch • Retaining Walls 

1 FREE CUT w/Annual Contract 

314-365-7524 

MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC. 

Clean-Up, Mowing, Mulching, 

Aeration, Trimming/Edging, 

Weeding, Leaf/Tree Removal, 

Sod Install, Planting, Retaining 

Walls, Paver Patio, Stone & Brick 

& Drainage work! FREE ESTI- 

MATES. 636-293-2863, 636-346- 

6923 or moraleslandscape@ 

hotmail.com. 

AERATION, OVERSEEDING, 

FERTILIZING SPECIALS! CALL. 

Fast and FREE Estimates. Dethatching, 

Tree & Bush Trimming, 

Planting & Removal, Bed Cleanups/Mulching. 

Grass cutting 

starting at $30. 636-432-3451. 

ALL TYPES OF LANDSCAPING 

- Erosion Control, Stone Walls, 

Staircases, Patios, French Drains. 

Landscape Maintenance, Bush 

Trimming, Mulching. Call 636- 

366-4007 or 314-873-7091. See 

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LANDSCAPING 

ONE-TIME CLEANUP 

Tree/Bush Trim & Removal 

Retaining Walls • Rock & Mulch 

Powerwashing 

Staining Decks & Driveways 

FREE ESTIMATES 

M I E N E R 

LANDSCAPING 

Retaining walls, patios, 

pruning, chainsaw work, 

seasonal clean-up. Friendly 

service with attention to detail. 

Call Tom 636.938.9874 

www.miener lands 

c a p i n g . c o m 

RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS 

MOWING 

STAINING DECKS BY BRUSH 

Free Estimate 

314-280-2779 

Complete Lawn Maintenence 

for Residential & Commercial 

Aeration • Overseeding 

Fertilizing • Planting • Sodding 

Seeding • Mowing • Mulching 

Edging • Spraying • Weeding 

Pruning • Trimming 

Bed Maintenance • Dethatching 

Brush Removal • Retaining Walls 

Paver Patios • Drainage Work 

ittle Joe's 

awn and 

Licensed Landscape 

Architect/Designer 

~ Free Estimates ~ 

andscape 

andscape 

Call 314-426-8833 

www.mplandscapingstl.com 

only $ 50 per inch 

what a deal! 

ittle Joe's 

awn and 

314.941.1851 

Serving West County Since 1989 

Lawn Maintenance 

ittle Joe's 

Fertilizing • Mulch 

Retaining ittle Walls Joe's 

awn and 

Landscape awn Design and 

andscape 

& Installation andscape 

andscape 

VALLEY LANDSCAPE CO. 

Tree and shrub trimming and 

removal, complete lawn care. 

(636) 458-8234 We accept MC/ 

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MUSIC 

PIANO LESSONS: Masters Degree 

in music, studied 5 yrs. in 

France, 30 yrs. teaching experience. 

All ages specializing in 

children. Near Ellisville. Call 636- 

821-3099. 

GARY SMITH 

PAINTING & REPAIR 

Interior/Exterior • Wallpaper 

Dry Wall • Crown Molding & Trim 

- 25 years Experience - 

Fully Insured • Owner/Operator 

Call Gary 314-805-7005 

PLUMBING 

DECK STAINING 

BY BRUSH ONLY 

314-852-5467 

Fully Insured • References 

NO Spraying or Rolling/Mess! 

www.cedarbeautifulstaining.com 

30 Years! 

SCHEDULE NOW for Early Fall Rush!! 

ADVANTAGE 

PAINTING CO. 

Interior & 

Exterior Painting 

Drywall Repair • Taping 

Powerwashing • Wallpaper Stripping 

Top Quality Work • FREE Estimates 

636.262.5124 

INSURED 

MENTION AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF 

PAINTER 

DAN VOLLMER 

• I AM INCORPORATED INC. • 

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2015 

$75 Per Avg. Rm Size 

(12'x12' Walls 3 Room Minimum) 

FOR 35 YEARS 

FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN 

(636) 265-0739 

exterior painting! 

Painting • Cedar Staining 

314-968-7848 

KEVIN'S PAINT SERVICE. Professional 

& Expert interior/ exterior 

painting, drywall & ceiling 

repair, and powerwashing. 30 

years painting experience. Low 

rates and Free Estimates. Call 

Kevin at 636-322-9784. 

Jim's Paint & Trim Service 

Interior & Exterior painting, 

crown and decorative moulding, 

wallpaper removal, texturing, 

drywall and rotten wood repair. 

31+ years experience. Free estimates. 

Call 636-778-9013. 

PAINTING 

LICENSED PLUMBER available 

for all plumbing needs. No job 

too small. Free estimates. 25 

years experience. Senior citizen 

discount. 24 hours. Call 314-808- 

4611. 

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Line ad: 8 lines of text, approximately 

30-35 words in this size 

type. West Newsmagazine is direct-mailed 

to 68,000+ homes in 

St. Louis County and Mid Rivers 

Newsmagazine is direct-mailed 

to 62,000+ homes in St. Charles 

County. Call 636-591-0010. 

PLUMBING 

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING 

- Good Prices! Basement 

bathrooms, small repairs & code 

violations repaired. Fast Service. 

Certified, licensed plumber - 

not a handyman. Call or text 

anytime: 314-409-5051. 

PRAYER 

ST. JUDE NOVENA 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus 

be adored, glorified, loved 

and preserved throughout the 

world now and forever. Sacred 

Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. 

Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray 

for us. St. Jude, Help of the 

Hopeless, pray for us. Say prayer 

nine times a day; by the 8th day 

prayer will be answered. Say 

it for nine days. Then publish. 

Your prayers will be answered. 

It has never been known to fail. 

Thank you, St. Jude. FJ 

ST. JUDE NOVENA 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus 

be adored, glorified, loved 

and preserved throughout the 

world now and forever. Sacred 

Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. 

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for us. St. Jude, Help of the 

Hopeless, pray for us. Say prayer 

nine times a day; by the 8th day 

prayer will be answered. Say 

it for nine days. Then publish. 

Your prayers will be answered. 

It has never been known to fail. 

Thank you, St. Jude. DD 


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St. Louis’ most picturesque retirement community is Cape Albeon with two lakes and 18 wooded acres as a scenic 

backdrop where residents enjoy a vital, active and gracious lifestyle. Established and trusted, the nonprofit community 

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The Cottage Homes feature spacious, light-filled rooms with two bedrooms, two baths, walk-in closets, full kitchen, 

fireplace, washer/dryer, vaulted ceilings, garage, and choice of patio, screened-in porch or three-season room. 

The Harbor, Independent Living Apartments are spacious with one or two bedrooms, full kitchens, walk-in closets, large 

baths and a patio or porch. Tall ceilings and large windows bring an open feeling. Amenities include lake-view dining, a 

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Short-term Respite Care in Assisted Living provides cozy, furnished apartments to provide respite for a caregiver or 

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Real estate showcase 

A one of a kind St. Albans treasure 

anchored by the Country Club of St. 

Albans. The Wings served as a private 

function hall for several years. Then, 

the current owners purchased The Wings 

and renovated the home with updates for 

today’s comfort and convenience while 

preserving the essence of the home and 

period details. Lovingly landscaped 

with hosta, daylilies, black-eyed Susan, 

coleus and banana trees, you will find 

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to own the Historic 

Wings Hunt Club, perched on the Missouri River 

Bluffs. World-class, unique, one of a kind St. Albans 

landmark treasure, The Wings sits on 5.3 park-like acres 

of mature trees and lushly landscaped lawns, stunning 

terraces and party perfect flagstone patios, all of which 

provide breathtaking panoramic views of the Missouri 

River Valley. Impressive, rough limestone architecture 

and slate roof, The Wings was designed by Jamieson and 

Sperl and constructed in 1926. The Wings was originally 

designed as a summer/weekend country home for James 

Lee Johnson, of the International Shoe Company. 

In 1963, the home was transformed into an exclusive 

hunting club and appropriately named The Wings of St. 

Albans. Members hunted ducks, quail, and pheasant and 

also had access to a skeet range. In 1988, The Wings 

was acquired by the St. Albans Partners along with St. 

Albans Farms, which was developed into upscale homes 

butterflies, finches and hummingbirds fluttering around 

the gardens. On clear nights, you can see the sparkling 

lights of Washington, Labadie, Augusta and Defiance 

in the distance. In the mornings, you can witness the 

wispy fog rise from the Missouri River, and in the late 

afternoon, relax watching the spectacular sunsets. 

901 Wings Road • St. Albans 

In addition to the 6 bedroom, 3 and ½ bath home, a 

detached carriage house with stunning loft apartment has 

been recently added for guests. The Wings will be open 

for Tours on July 26, from 1-4 PM. 

– THIS PROPERTY OFFERED BY – 

Janet Zerler, Chesterfield Office 

17050 Baxter Road, Suite 200 

Office: 636.230.2623 • Cell: 314.960.7489 

Tom Shaw Realtors Luxury Properties 

512 Big Horn Basin Ct - Wildwood 

Stunning 2 Story brick home feat. 

4 bedrooms 2 full and 2 half baths. 

Updates galore. Call Cathy for your 

appointment today!! 

1626 Bentshire Ct - Ballwin 

Magnificent 1.5 story custom brick and 

stone home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 

baths 4 gas fireplaces in 6,500 sq. ft of 

living space. Must see home! 

1023 Greystone Manor - 63005 

Impressive brick and stone 2 story home 

on beautifully landscaped lot. Features 4 

bedrooms 3 full baths and 2 half baths. 

Light and Bright Must See! Call Today!! 

REAL ESTATE 

SECTION 

Call to advertise 

636.591.0010 

16917 Todd Evan Trail- Chesterfield 

Exquisite 1.5 story brick & stone custom 

home built by Flower Homes. Exceptional 

craftsmanship & tons of updates!! 5 Bdrms 

& 4.5 Baths! Call Today for a personal tour! 

19324 Deer Pte Ests Dr - Wildwood 

Loads of new updates!! Home sits on 

top of a hill of 10+/-acres features 5 

Bedrooms 4.5 baths in a lovely gated 

community. Breathtaking views from the 

fabulous front porch! 

3473 Whitsetts Fork- Wildwood 

Fabulous 6+/- acres of rolling country side 

feat. 1.5 acres of fenced pasture great for 

horses. 1.5 story brick & stone home, 4 

bdrms & 4.5 baths. In-ground pool and 

media room!! Must See. 

5017 Walnut Grove Dr - Villa Ridge 

Beautiful Atrium Ranch nestled on 

17.82+/- acres features 5 bedrooms 3.5 

baths, pond, vinyl fencing, playground 

and plenty of level land. Updates galore!! 

8499 Byrnesville Rd -House Springs 

Beautiful, 4 bedroom 3 bath home on 10- 

/+ acres of manicured land. 3 separate 

pastures w/fencing suitable for horses. 

Horse barn with 4 12x12 stalls. Call today 

for a showing. 

Call Cathy Shaw-Connely (636)346-4960 

619 Highway E - Silex 

Stunning equestrian property. Use 

as a weekend getaway or permanent 

residence. Ranch home features 3 

bedrooms 2.5 baths, 50+/- acres, 5 stall 

horse barn and chicken coup. Must see!! 

17813 Edison Avenue, Suite 200 • Chesterfield, MO 63005 

Office:636.532.1922 • Fax: 636.532.0222 • ww.shawrealtors.com

Alliance 

Real Estate 

A L L I A N C E 

16775 Wills Trace 

Wildwood | $1,799,900 

1333 Wildhorse Meadows 

Chesterfield | $1,200,000 

3512 August Tavern Creek Road 

Wildwood | $999,500 

958 Arlington Oaks Terrace 

Town and Country | $960,000 

223 Appaloosa Drive 

Chesterfield | $949,900 

17 Chesterfield Lakes Road 


4028 Princeton Ridge Drive 


66 Chesterfield Lakes Road 


17360 Orrville Road 


1501 Saint James Place 


16351 Champion 


1642 Garden Valey Drive 


1008 Yellowwood 


17668 Bridgeway Drive 


1734 Baxter Forest Valley Court 


1444 Highland Valley Circle 


14348 Spyglass Ridge 


537 Old Logging Road 

Eureka | $479,900 

Join us for our... 

WITH A NEW HOME 

Open House Weekend! 

Saturday & Sunday, September 25th & 26th 

Here is a sample of our open house offerings taking place this weekend. 

Visit us at www.ourstlopens.com to see a full list of our amazing open houses! 

901 Wings Road Saint Albans Sun 1:00-3:00 $3,750,000 

17 Chesterfield Lakes Road Chesterfield Sun 1:00-3:00 $899,000 

4028 Princeton Ridge Wildwood Sun 1:00-3:00 $850,000 

66 Chesterfield Lakes Road Chesterfield Sun 1:00-3:00 $849,900 

581 Upper Conway Circle Chesterfield Sun 1:00-3:00 $825,000 

470 Pine Bend Drive Chesterfield Sun 1:00-3:00 $729,900 

14248 Spyglass Ridge Drive Chesterfield Sun 1:00-3:00 $525,000 

537 Old Logging Road Eureka Sun 1:00-3:00 $479,900 

1283 Rouge River Court Chesterfield Sun 1:00-3:00 $435,000 

1879 Dougherty Terrace Drive Ballwin Sun 1:00-3:00 $344,900 

284 River Valley Drive Chesterfield Sun 1:00-4:00 $319,900 

1917 Dewitt Ridge Drive Chesterfield Sat 12:00-2:00 $245,000 

1035 Winter Park Drive Fenton Sun 1:00-3:00 $214,900 

410 Cherie Court Washington Sun 11:00-1:00 $209,900 

125 Woodview Lake Drive New Haven Sun 2:00-4:00 $189,000 

2452 Salem Road Brentwood Sun 1:00-3:00 $157,000 

10128 Midland Boulevard Overland Sun 1:00-3:00 $144,900 

23 Balcon Estates 

Creve Coeur | $475,000 

16217 Berry View Court 


1005 Park Forest Place 

Ellisville | $399,995 

1237 Kiefer Creek Road 

Ballwin | $339,900 

16627 Highland Summit Drive 


411 Brooktree Drive 

Ballwin | $297,000 

16527 Westglen Farms Drive 


432 Madrina Court 

Ballwin | $249,000 

1917 Dewitt Ridge Drive 


343 Village Creek Drive 

Ballwin | $187,500 

2436 Village Glen Court 

Maryland Heights | $156,400 

974 Claytonbrook Drive #2E 

Ballwin | $149,500 

Clayton/Ladue 

Bob Bax - Manager 

8077 Maryland Avenue 

314.872.6703 

Relocation 

Michelle Bennett - VP Relo Services 

17050 Baxter Road, Ste. 200 

636.733-5010 

Chesterfield 

Pat Malloy - Manager 

17050 Baxter Road, Ste. 200 

636.530.4006 

INFO 24/7: To access pictures, info, and in-depth school & 

community info on any MLS listing from your phone: 

Call, or text HOME to, 314-449-9933 

www.bhhsall.com 

©2015 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.

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