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has provoked all sorts of comments
on whether the policeman used “excessive
force.”
What has received far less attention,
though it is a far larger question with more
sweeping implications, is the role of disruptive
students in schools.
Critics of charter schools have often
pointed to those schools’ ability to expel
uncooperative and disruptive students, far
more readily than regular public schools
can, as a reason for some charter schools’
far better educational outcomes, as shown
on many tests.
The message of these critics is that it is
“unfair” to compare regular public schools’
results with those of charter schools serving
the same neighborhoods – and often in
the same buildings. This criticism ignores
the fact that schools do not exist to provide
jobs for teachers or “fairness” to institutions,
but to provide education for students.
“Fairness” is for human beings, not for
institutions. Institutions that are not serving
the needs of people should either be
changed or phased out and replaced, when
they persistently fail.
Despite the painfully bad educational
outcomes in many public schools in ghettos
across the country, there also are cases
where charter schools in the very same
ghettos turn out students whose test scores
are not only far higher than those in other
ghetto schools, but sometimes are comparable
to the test scores in schools in upscale
suburban communities, where children
come from intact families with highly educated
parents.
Charter schools with such achievements
should be celebrated and imitated, not
attacked by critics because of their “unfair”
exemptions from some of the counterproductive
rules of the education establishment.
Maybe such rules should be changed for all.
If the critics are right, and getting rid of
the influence of uncooperative or disruptive
students contributes to better educational
results, then the answer is not to prevent
charter schools from expelling such students,
but to allow other public schools to
remove such students, when other students
can benefit from getting a better education
without them around.
This is especially important in lowincome
minority schools, where education
is for many their only chance for a better life.
Back in the supposedly bad old days,
before so many people became so politically
correct, there were schools and other
institutions that were basically dumping
grounds for students who endangered the
education – and often even the safety – of
other children.
Yet a front-page story in the New York
Times last week dealt with how Success
Academy, a high-performing charter
school network in New York City’s lowincome
and minority neighborhoods, has
been accused of “weeding out weak or difficult
students.”
The Times’ own story opens with an
account of a child who was “not following
directions,” who “threw tantrums,” was
screaming, threw pencils and refused to
go to another classroom for a timeout. Yet
the headline declared that charter schools
“Single Out Difficult Students.”
“Singled out” usually means treating
someone differently from the way others
are treated for doing the same things. Are
convicted criminals “singled out” when
they are sent to jail?
The principal of a Success Academy
school in Harlem was accused of telling
teachers “not to automatically send annual
re-enrollment forms home to certain students,
because the school did not want
those students to come back.”
A mother in Brooklyn complained about
her son’s being suspended repeatedly, and
her being called repeatedly to come to
school to pick him up early. She admitted
that he was “hitting, kicking, biting and
spitting at other children and adults.”
After he was transferred to another
public school, “he was very happy and
had not been suspended once.” How happy
others were to have him in their midst was
not reported.
It would be wonderful if we could
develop ways to educate all students,
despite whatever kinds of attitudes and
behavior they had. But how many generations
of other youngsters are we prepared
to sacrifice to this hope that has never yet
been fulfilled?
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An insidious reality
To the Editor:
The most dangerous things to our republic
are not guns or ideologies, but rather the
slow and relentless corruption of the meaning
of the words we use in our everyday
language. For example, the word “entitlement”
for years has meant the right to
demand or receive; as in “his labors entitle
him to his wages.” This word has been bastardized
over time to give cover to something
arbitrarily granted in exchange for
something of little or no value. It was an
honest word that has become a false word
seeking validation.
The systematic attack on our language,
the meaning of our words is no less than
an attack on the fundamental philosophies
and concepts upon which this great
nation rests.
Political correctness is yet another
banner under which a number of assaults
on our culture or Christian beliefs take
place. Let us, the American people, define
our own words, our own traditions and
our own culture and not the self-serving
smug politicians.
William E. Quinn
Responding to ‘The religious
tax exemption’
To the Editor:
In reference to Paul Kornberger’s recent
letter (West Newsmagazine, Oct. 28), both
his stated and implied position concerning
taxes and religious tax exemptions are
erroneous and without factual basis.
His implied position that the government
is not collecting enough tax revenue to
meet its needs is proven false each quarter
as the government reports one record tax
revenue collection after another. The fact
of the matter is we have senators, congressmen
and a president who are too irresponsible
and lack the maturity to live within
the fiscal means so generously provided
them by the taxpayers.
However, it is Mr. Kornberger’s stated
thesis that begs correction. His remarkably
broad and factually unsubstantiated
claim that churches “no longer engage
in (beneficial humanitarian work) to any
meaningful degree” has absolutely no
merit whatsoever. Although he attempted
to “prove” his point by generalizing all
churches into the category of the outlier
mega-church with tales of the excesses
of a few and bash religion in general by
pointing out the false doctrines of charlatans,
for the vast majority of our community’s
churches, nothing could be further
from the truth.
For example, the church which I attend
has donated well over $1 million to help
construct fresh water wells in impoverished
countries around the world. Closer
to home each year, they provide hundreds
of underprivileged St. Louis school children
with school supplies, hundreds of
families with warm clothes and presents
for Christmas, and thousands of pounds
of food for food pantries. In addition,
volunteers from the church spend countless
hours each year serving the people in
the community around the St. Louis area.
And this is just a small part of what is
happening at one church in a region with
thousands of churches.
So, the church is “no longer engaged?” I
don’t think so.
Would all this still happen if, like Mr.
Kornberger wishes, the tax exemption
were eliminated? Absolutely. But, there
is no doubt that it would take its toll. In
addition, our already financially strapped
government could never replace the work
and charity being provided by the church.
To that end, let’s continue to help the
church and those who support it as best we
can, and let’s seek out and elect men and
women with the integrity and, more importantly,
the maturity to be wise and responsible
stewards with our money so that we
don’t have to seek the desperate measures
condoned by Mr. Kornberger.
Carl Schroeder
The 60 vote rule
To the Editor:
The present furor over the 2016 presidential
election is meaningless because
of the 60-vote cloture rule in the U.S.
Senate.
This rule will continue to give the minority
party in the Senate a “de facto veto” by
keeping bills from being voted on by the
full Senate.
This 60-vote rule only benefits the political
parties, and so both the Republican and
Democrat parties won’t want to change it.
However, this rule continues to constipate
the legislative process. There is no practical
excuse for keeping this rule in effect
and we the people need to insist that this
bill be eliminated.
Then, maybe, the Office of President of
the United States will matter!
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6 I OPINION I
EDITORIAL
November 18, 2015
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Hypocrisy in action
Here’s the truth: First Amendment
rights apply to everyone.
This apparently is a lesson that some
students at Mizzou have not been taught, or
one that some involved in recent protests on
campus are simply too selfish to learn.
During the student protests calling for
the resignation of University of Missouri
System President Tim Wolfe, a group of
young journalists attempted to do their
job, taking photos and video of the day’s
events. But a large mob, which included
students and faculty, objected to the freedom
of the press and told those journalists
to leave the area.
A video has surfaced showing how
the journalists were blocked, pushed and
threatened. In that video, Dr. Melissa
Click, an assistant communications
professor at the University of Missouri
School of Journalism, is heard saying
“you need to get out,” and then “I need
some muscle over here.”
Really? One would expect Click, of all
people, to understand the importance of
the freedom of the press and to value the
power of the press to share the story of the
protesting students. But so much of what
has happened at Mizzou seems to have
been done without intelligent thought.
When a young reporter states that it
is his right to be there to document the
protests, he is thinking clearly and correctly.
But a woman can be heard on
the video saying “There are more students
here that don’t want you here.”
Clearly might and numbers make right,
yes?
No. A mob, no matter how large, does
not have the right to dictate which constitutional
amendments apply, and to whom.
At that moment in time, this mob was
clearly not thinking intelligently.
Click has since resigned from her courtesy
appointment at the university and
issued a video apology. For its part, the
group known as Concerned Student 1950,
which initiated the protests, followed up
Click’s resignation by distributing flyers
on the Columbia campus calling the
actions of the mob a “teachable moment.”
We have another name for it. We
believe the actions of the mob gave a
shameful black eye to the school and
screamed “hypocrisy.”
Those who vocally and physically
sought to negate the rights of the student
journalists, in turn, undermined everything
Concerned Student 1950 was fighting for.
If those students really want to achieve
something greater for their fellow men,
if they really want to make the world a
better place, they need to take all rights
into consideration, not just their own.
For the record, the First Amendment
to the United States Constitution prohibits
the making of any law respecting
an establishment of religion, impeding
the free exercise of religion, abridging
the freedom of speech, infringing on the
freedom of the press, interfering with the
right to peaceably assemble or prohibiting
the petitioning for a governmental
redress of grievances. It was adopted on
Dec. 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments
that constitute the Bill of Rights.
Perhaps what students across the
country should be taught, from middle
school on, are the lessons inherent in
our Constitution and the hard-foughtfor
amendments to it. Maybe if we
educate future generations, they will
understand that the rights we hold dear
apply to everyone.
Saluting Veterans
The community came out in force on Wednesday, Nov. 11 as the students of Shenandoah
Elementary stepped off for the school’s Veterans Day parade.
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“You don’t really pay much attention to
it until you finally step back and see what
her hugs have meant to other people.”
– former U.S. Marine Richard Dewees on his mother,
Elizabeth Laird, 83, who for nearly a decade has hugged
every soldier leaving from or returning to Fort Hood
Melissa Click, from the video shot by Mark Schierbecker, one of the journalists impeded by
protestors. (Courtesy of Mark Schierbecker)
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BALLWIN
City approves budget
adjustments
Ballwin’s 2015 budget needs some fine
tuning due to differences in actual revenues
and expenditures, but the net effect of the
changes is an improvement in the spending
plan’s overall position.
At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Ballwin Board
of Aldermen unanimously approved reappropriations
reviewed by Denise Keller,
the city’s finance officer.
Keller noted that city revenues are
expected to increase almost $342,000
due to insurance proceeds from hailstorm
damage earlier this year and higher sales
tax receipts. And while paying for the storm
damage repairs will be an unexpected
expense, as will the cost of the recent executive
search for a new city administrator,
other decreased expenditures more than
make up for those outlays.
Among the categories where expenditures
have been less than budgeted are
health insurance, motor fuel purchases and
personnel costs. The overall impact is that
instead of having to take $18,209 from fund
reserves this year, the operating budget will
return a surplus of nearly $691,000.
The city’s capital expenditures budget
still will dip into fund reserves for some
$409,500 to make up for outlays exceeding
revenues, but that amount is about $20,000
less than anticipated.
Also, more homeowners than expected
will receive reimbursement for sewer
lateral line repairs due to an additional
$16,000 being taken from that spending
category’s fund balance. Keller said the
city is disbursing all funds on hand except
for an emergency reserve in order to assist
as many residents as possible.
CREVE COEUR
City to host second Comprehensive
Plan workshop
The Creve Coeur Planning and Zoning
Commission hosts the second of four
public workshops to seek input on the
city’s Comprehensive Plan at 6:30 p.m. on
Monday, Dec. 7 at the Creve Coeur Government
Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road.
In June, the city selected H3 Studio to
lead a public planning process to update
the city’s current Comprehensive Plan.
The first public workshop was held on
Monday, Sept. 21. Over 50 community
residents attended this workshop to identify
the issues and opportunities facing the
city, and to provide ideas on how it should
evolve over the next 10 to 20 years.
Since the first public workshop, H3
Studio has conducted a series of focus
group work sessions with Creve Coeur citizens,
stakeholders, city staff and elected
officials to further understand the issues
and ideas raised at the first workshop. City
leaders say this engagement process is
being utilized to develop a draft Community
Vision and planning priorities for the
city of Creve Coeur.
Additional workshops will be held on
Monday, Feb. 1 and Monday, March 7
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Residents interested in learning more
about the Comprehensive Plan and the
update process can visit www.creve-coeur.
org/CompPlan.
MANCHESTER
City enters into energy-saving
lighting agreement
A unanimous vote at the Nov. 2 Manchester
Board of Aldermen meeting resulted in the
city entering into an agreement with Graybar
Electric Co. for the purchase of LED lighting
products and room lighting controls.
The lighting purchase for the police
department and public works department
will include LED lamps, LED retrofit lighting
units and fixtures, and room lighting
controls in the amount of $16,008.62.
At the meeting, Graybar PowerSmart
Energy Specialist Kate DeWulf explained
that the city would have only until Nov.
30 to take part in Ameren Missouri’s
“ActOnEnergy BizSavers Program,” which
offers incentive rebates for products such
as those to be purchased in Manchester.
To qualify for the incentives, Manchester
would have to purchase and install the
products by Nov. 30, DeWulf explained.
Director of Public Works Bob Ruck said his
department would install the lighting so as
not to incur further expense. Meeting the
deadline also would pose no issue, he noted.
Three cost and savings analyses were
done for the interior of the police facility,
the exterior of the police facility and the
interior and exterior of the public works
building. Expected savings of the incentive
rebates from Ameren are $1,244.04,
$1,982.28 and $1,501.14, respectively. With
additional energy efficiency, DeWulf said the
city should see savings of another $2,000 to
$3,000 per year and that the improvements
would pay for themselves in approximately
two years.
Unexpended funds in the 2015 public
works capital projects fund fiscal year
budget are available to make the purchase.
WILDWOOD
City considers whether to
accept dog park donations
Wildwood City officials are considering
whether to encourage residents and businesses
to donate benches or funding for
them to the dog park, which opened last
month in the city’s new Community Park.
The dog park was among the first phase
of improvements at the park, located Hwy.
100, just west of Hwy. 109.
Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning
and parks, told the City Council during
a Nov. 9 work session that 120 applications
have been taken by the city for use of the
dog park by residents (the only people
able to use the facility). Up to three dogs
can be listed on an application, so Vujnich
estimated that more than 200 dogs are now
allowed to use the park, which is separated
into two sections, one for small and medium
dogs and another for large dogs.
Councilmember Larry McGowen (Ward
1) is a dog park user.
“It’s a beautiful setting and great amenity,
but there is limited seating, and we need to
consider more for the future,” he said.
Vujnich said city officials already have
moved a picnic table from the pavilion area
to the dog park.
“In the budget process, a number of
benches planned were removed from the
dog park,” he said.
Councilmember Katie Dodwell (Ward 4)
suggested a program where businesses and
residents could donate components, such
as dog park benches, to the Community
Park and suggested putting a notice in the
city’s newsletter.
“While the city has memorial bench and
tree programs approved for phase one
of the park development, nothing would
preclude donations by anyone to buy and
install benches at the dog park,” Vujnich
said. “However, we don’t necessarily want
less expensive benches that aren’t consistent
with what’s already there. Donors
would need to meet those standards.”
“We don’t want to dissuade volunteers,
but we hired a park designer to create a
theme for the first phase of park development
and we’d like to stick with that theme,
since people are telling us they love the
character of the park,” Vujnich said.
New city clerk named
Elizabeth Weiss has been named Wildwood’s
new city clerk, after the City Council
gave final approval on Nov. 9 to her
appointment.
Weiss had been the city’s senior planner
since April but has been with the city for 12
years. Her compensation will be $77,000
per year.
Weiss replaces Lynne Greene-Beldner,
Wildwood’s former deputy city administrator/city
clerk, who retired effective Sept.
30 after being with the city for 20 years.
Council approves park easement
Wildwood’s City Council, on Nov. 9,
approved a replacement resolution approving
a 10-foot-wide permanent easement
and a variable width temporary construction
easement in conjunction with a St.
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go through Wildwood’s Anniversary Park
on Clayton Road.
The work won’t preclude use of the
park at that time, but areas such as the
playground, pavilion and restroom will be
fenced off from the work near the creek
and some of the parking lot will be damaged,
said Joe Vujnich, the city’s director
of planning and parks.
MSD is asking the city for easements to
allow the work to go ahead because there
are some overcharged lines in the city’s
Town Center commercial area and Pond
Historic District that now preclude additions
to them for any extensions of service,
city officials have said.
MSD is now planning a major project
to replace some sections with larger pipe,
paralleling Caulks Creek from Clayton to
Valley roads, and access to the construction
area is needed through the park.
Access will require some tree removal.
Once work is done, trees in the park will
be replanted and the area restored, with
$8,000 provided by MSD for park landscaping,
officials have said.
The Council, last month, approved a
resolution giving MSD two easements but
a new resolution was required after the
width of the temporary construction easement
was misstated in it.
The line eventually will run to the north
end of the city through the Pointe Clayton,
Meadows of Wildwood and Highlands of
Chesterfield subdivisions, which will be
impacted by the work and where trees also
will be cut down.
WEST COUNTY
West County EMS/FPD Board
extends auditing contract
The West County EMS and Fire Protection
District Board of Directors has
extended the contract of the firm hired to
perform the district’s annual financial audit.
Botz, Deal and Co., a St. Charles-based
accounting firm, included options to continue
the agreement for the 2015 and 2016
annual audits under provisions of a contract
awarded three years ago. The West
County staff recommended accepting
those options, a recommendation the board
unanimously approved.
ST. LOUIS
Operation Christmas
Child seeks donations
Continuing through Nov. 23, Operation
Christmas Child is seeking donations of
“Wow!” items such as a doll or deflated
soccer ball with air pump as well as other
toys, school supplies, hygiene items and
notes of encouragement.
Using those donations, volunteers hope to
fill 50,000 shoeboxes for children in need.
Operation Christmas Child, an annual
project of Samaritan’s Purse, is a favorite
of many St. Louis area residents, families,
churches and groups who spread joy to
millions of children around the world.
“Through the simple act of filling a shoebox,
someone in our area can make a tangible
difference in the life of a child halfway
around the world. Anyone can participate
and bring joy to a child facing difficult circumstances,”
said St. Louis volunteer Amy
Schuler, who has participated in Operation
Christmas Child for 10 years.
For 2015, the program’s global goal is to
reach 11 million children in need. Donations
can be dropped off at the following
West County locations:
• West Hills Community Church, 13250
S. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield
• First Evangelical Free Church, 1375
Carman Road in Ballwin
MISSOURI
New head of MoDOT named
Patrick K. McKenna has been named the
new director of the Missouri Department of
Transportation by the Missouri Highways
and Transportation Commission (MHTC).
The announcement was made on Nov. 5 following
the commission’s monthly meeting.
“After a nationwide search, the commission
knew Mr. McKenna had the
vision and experience to lead the department
to a new level of success and
achievement,” said Stephen R. Miller,
chairman of the MHTC.
McKenna previously
served as
the deputy commissioner
of the
New Hampshire
Department of
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“I am excited and
honored to take on
the director’s position
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McKenna
McKenna said.
“Missouri faces a lot of transportation challenges,
but MoDOT’s employees have
proven time and again they can handle it.
The department’s nationwide reputation for
innovation is proof of that.”
In his role as deputy commissioner,
McKenna served as the chief financial,
operating and legislative officer for the
New Hampshire DOT. He also has worked
in leadership positions in the public, private
and nonprofit sectors, including several
years as the sole proprietor of a real
estate holdings company.
McKenna replaces Interim Director
Roberta Broeker, who will return to her
previous position as MoDOT’s chief financial
officer.
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The Chesterfield City Council, on Nov. 4,
unanimously voted to censure Mayor Bob
Nation for a profanity-laced tirade during a
conversation with a city employee earlier
this year.
The action brings to a close the tensionfilled
period, which resulted in the council’s
hiring of attorney Kevin O’Keefe to
investigate. Despite rumors of a possible
impeachment, interim City Attorney Harry
O’Rourke quickly established that “no
penalty other than censure” would be considered,
specifically mentioning impeachment
as one option not on the table.
Both Nation and his attorney, Chet Pleban,
described the council’s handling of the
investigation and censure as error-filled and
designed to force the mayor to resign due
to embarrassment. However, after the council
heard from O’Keefe, Pleban and Nation
and began discussing the censure motion,
Councilmember Barry Flachsbart (Ward 1)
declared he did not want Nation to resign.
The mayor, Flachsbart asserted, has
championed changes in the county’s sales
tax distribution system and his overall
fiscal conservatism has served the city well.
“But I feel I have a duty to reproach him for
his behavior,” he said.
Bruce DeGroot (Ward 4) was the only
other councilmember to comment before
the censure vote was taken.
“I hope we can put this behind us,”
DeGroot said. He added that the investigation
and censure hearing might have been
avoided had Nation been more forthright
in his apologies after the July incident.
The subsequent roll call vote was 7-0 to
censure the mayor. The result was greeted
with both applause and boos.
In the deliberations prior to the vote,
O’Keefe noted that Nation’s actions violated
the city’s no-harassment policy, created
a hostile environment and amounted
to disruptive activity that interfered with
the work of two city employees. He also
said the resolution to censure strikes a balance
that respects the decision of the electorate
that elected Nation while protecting
the city’s workplace policies.
“Any criticism of the council or me is
a smokescreen to direct attention to irrelevant
issues,” O’Keefe concluded.
The special counsel’s comments didn’t
stop Pleban from criticizing the investigation,
the charges against Nation and the
censure hearing process.
Pleban asserted that the city’s workplace
policies govern employee issues,
and that courts have ruled elected officials
are not city employees. He further
charged that O’Rourke, in his capacity as
interim city attorney, had acknowledged
that point earlier and advised the council
that it may need to act to include elected
officials. He argued that nothing has been
done because such action would be an
admission that existing policies don’t
apply to the mayor.
Pleban also said the hearing process disregarded
Nation’s right to due process because
he [Pleban] was not allowed to challenge
anyone’s statements or offer evidence about
actions by Chesterfield City Administrator
Michael Herring, reportedly the reason for
Nation’s frustration and profane rant.
In his statement during the hearing,
Nation apologized for his “salty language”
and said he had made repeated attempts to
apologize to the employee involved.
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In wake of censure, Chesterfield mayor says it is time to ‘move on’
Chesterfield interim City Attorney Harry O’Rourke (left) was the hearing officer, with
Councilmember Connie Fults (Ward 4) presiding, when the Chesterfield City Council met to
vote on whether to censure Mayor Bob Nation.
(West Newsmagazine photo)
“It appears the intent of the council has
been to force me to resign. Short of this,
you have determined to publicly embarrass
me with this censure hearing,” Nation said
in his statement. “In spite of the fact that
this … hearing may have been disallowed
by injunction in court, as my lawyers told
me, I thought it best to apologize, as I have
done, and move on …,” Nation said.
The council heard public comments only
after the censure vote.
Former state representative, senator and
current member of the Monarch Fire Protection
District board, Jane Cunningham, was
one of several citizens saying the situation
with the mayor should have been addressed
more discreetly and confidentially.
Gary Cunningham, the former state
senator’s husband, said he didn’t believe
O’Keefe’s investigation had been fair and
impartial. He also said Nation needs to make
sure incidents similar to what happened in
July don’t occur again. In the meantime, he
added, the council and the mayor have a
problem that needs to be resolved.
The mayor’s wife, Louise Nation, said
her husband’s salty vocabulary was part of
his personality but was something he used
only in private conversations, not in public.
Three residents who spoke at the meeting
and called for Nation to resign were booed.
In remarks to news media after the hearing,
Nation said he “fully expected” the
council’s vote to censure him.
As for his relationship with Herring,
Nation said it “needs to be rectified.”
Councilmember Connie Fults (Ward 4)
said the 7-0 council vote should be viewed
as how the city, as an employer, needed to
respond to what happened.
Town & Country to receive $1 million from new assisted living development
By DAN FOX
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The Town & Country Board of Aldermen
has given approval to the construction of a
new assisted living facility, to be located at
1002, 1006 and 1008 Woods Mill Road.
On Nov. 9, the board passed two bills
related to the new facility: a site development
plan for Stonecrest Assisted Living
and Memory Care Facility and an assisted
living overlay district within the Commercial
Zoning District. While the site
plan and overlay were approved, both bills
remain unsigned by the mayor at presstime.
During the discussion of the legislation,
Alderman Tiffany Frautschi (Ward
2) said she had heard concerns and questions
from her residents, and requested a
continuance on the matter; however, that
motion failed when put before the board.
Frautschi wasn’t the only alderman with
concerns about the development.
“What we’re about to consider here is a
development that adds a drain to the city’s
resources, and creates considerable safety
hazards,” Alderman Jon Benigas (Ward 4)
said. “We’ve already rezoned the property,
and now the city stands to gain financially
as a result of that rezoning. I couldn’t be
more opposed to this project.”
Several conditions were attached to
the approval of Stonecrest’s site development
plan. A Payment in Lieu of Taxes
(PILOT) is to be made to the city fin
the amount of $800,000, to offset lost
sales tax revenue. Stonecrest also is to
buy the piece of property at 1002 Woods
Mill Road from Town & Country for
$200,000.
Both ordinances passed 6-2, with
Benigas and Frautschi against.
Alderman Gussie Crawford (Ward 3)
said she had received letters from two
residents in support of the development,
and Alderman Linda Rallo (Ward 4) said
two residents in support of the project
also contacted her.
“I have not received one email or phone
call against it,” Rallo said.
When the two bills were reviewed on
first reading, only one resident spoke on
the topic, voicing a positive opinion of the
proposed project. However, at the Nov. 9
meeting, several residents stated concerns
about the assisted facility to the board.
“My concerns are, that we have the
zoning in place, and presumably there
was a good reason it was put in place,”
resident Meg Eveland said. “We have
a beautiful community based on that
zoning. Why would we propose to make
those changes, and who benefits from
those changes?”
Resident Steve Krause said the zoning
code is more than just “friction to be
overcome by folks who want to develop
the property in a way that perhaps generates
some damage or expense to the quality
of life value that we all share.”
“I just would urge you, as you have
these conversations about what will
always be a steady stream of development
opportunities in our community –
some of which will impose a cost on us
– to be very diligent, to demand that the
burden of proof be borne by the people
who are going to benefit from the project,
to explain in what way will this project
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modification to deer hunting laws
Some in Wildwood are asking that hunters
face stricter restrictions near residential
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Wildwood’s Board of Public Safety soon
will consider whether to change the city’s
deer hunting laws to further restrict hunting
near homes.
During a Nov. 9 City Council meeting,
Carl Altman, who lives in the Strecker
Farms subdivision, said that a boy and man
were hunting deer with bows on Nov. 8 on
property near the subdivision. The pair had
permission from the neighboring property
owner and proper city permits to do so.
However, Altman said, “A deer was shot
and wounded by the child with an arrow,
made its way to the yard of a neighbor of
mine, and collapsed.
“Police were called and they shot the deer in
front of a number of neighbors,” Altman said.
“The police even helped drag the deer through
the yard and put it into the (hunting) family’s
truck. It was fortunate there were no children
outside. But the neighbor was in shock.”
The city’s laws limit hunting to properties
of no less than 3 acres. But Altman said that,
since the neighboring property’s owner has a
long-standing history of letting people hunt
on that site, “it’s not uncommon to hear rifle
shots during deer season.”
“My neighborhood includes 63 homes,
and many are adjacent to the site where
hunting is taking place,” Altman said.
“That property is heavily wooded, and it’s
difficult to tell if hunters are keeping the
appropriate distance away from our homes
– a minimum of 200 feet if bow hunting
and a minimum of 450 feet if using a gun
doesn’t seem to be a safe enough distance.
In November each year, I don’t feel safe in
my home. I don’t feel my neighborhood is
adequately protected by city laws. I don’t
feel hunting should be permitted, especially
adjacent to large residential areas.”
He asked for a hunting ban adjacent to
residential areas, except for nuisance deer
removal and to thin the herds, which he
asked be done only by a licensed contractor.
“And certainly children, supervised or not,
shouldn’t be doing this,” Altman said. “In
this case, it was a 10-year-old with a bow;
will it next be a 10-year-old with a shotgun?”
Mayor Tim Woerther admitted “this
question seems to come up every other
year on both sides.”
“Some people think we’re too restrictive
and some think we’re not restrictive
enough,” Woerther said.
Capt. Timothy Tanner, commander of
the Wildwood Precinct/St. Louis County
Police, confirmed that, in the Nov. 8 incident,
an officer killed the deer that had been
injured by bowhunting but said the hunting
had been lawful – with permission from the
property owner and permits in place – and
within the proper distance from homes.
Councilmember Sue Cullinane (Ward 3)
said she knew of several instances in which
deer had been shot near her home but had
not died immediately.
“A doe wandered around for a week with
an arrow in her and died on a property
where the owner hadn’t given permission
for hunting,” Cullinane said.
Tanner said that, to his knowledge, no
residents in Wildwood had been shot accidentally
by hunters “though we’ve had
some hunters who’ve shot themselves.”
Furniture maker won’t relocate to Wildwood
An artisan furniture maker is pulling
out of plans to open up shop at 2612 East
Avenue in Wildwood because he wasn’t
allowed to have a sign larger than those
mandated by the city.
The City Council, on Nov. 9, approved
withdrawal of a proposal from Andrew
Black, owner of Ezekiel & Stearns/E&S
Furniture, now based in Ellisville, for
some changes to existing legislation that
would have allowed the firm to open up
a furniture fabrication business and retail
store with offices in the so-called Rufkahr
Food Store building most recently used for
the Wildwood Dance & Arts academy.
The proposal that had been set to go
before the city included a reduced sign size,
of 20 square feet as opposed to the current
30-square-foot sign.
Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning
and parks, said a representative of
Black contacted the city, expressing concerns
about reduction of the size of the sign
and asked for the proposal to be dropped.
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By DAN FOX
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As planned, the Town & Country Board
of Aldermen reconvened after its scheduled
meeting on Nov. 9 to discuss its everclarifying
vision of the proposed Town
Square development.
During this most recent discussion, the
aldermen focused on wordplay before getting
down to the juicy details involving the
future of the so-called Wirth property.
Part of the hour-long meeting was spent
adjusting the vision statement for the project.
The board ultimately agreed to have
that statement be representative of all day
and evening activities envisioned for the
Town Square, including shopping, recreation,
dining and socializing.
Mayor Jon Dalton also read aloud a letter
he had received in which a resident couple
expressed their excitement about the project.
“I think it is incumbent upon us to work
as diligently and productively as we can,
because people are gaining excitement
about this opportunity,” Dalton said.
Referencing the Town Square Task
Force’s report on the subject, Dalton
encouraged the aldermen to discuss their
“wants” for the project, and to set up a process
in order to achieve the “cans.”
“I understand what the task force wanted,
I can read it,” Dalton said to the aldermen.
“But I want to know what you want.”
Alderman Jon Benigas (Ward 4) said that
the open space should attract events that
would interest the city’s residents, such as
a farmers market or even a “taste of Town
& Country” event.
“I would see that we be as creative as
possible when bringing events to that location,”
Benigas said. However, Benigas
added that he didn’t feel the envisioned
100-plus parking spaces for the Town
Square would be sufficient.
The board engaged in a quick back-andforth
about the amount of parking the site
should have, but Dalton eventually put a
pin in that conversation.
“I’m not interested in extensive consideration
until I find out what the board wants,”
Dalton said. “Once we determine and
define what we want, then we can figure
out how to park it.”
Dalton recommended the board initiate
a working group to aid the city in coming
up with realistic estimations of costs, labor
and time for some of the “wants” they
desire for the project.
The working group would consist of a
representative from Town & Country’s
Planning and Zoning, Finance and Public
Works committees, aldermen and city staff,
as well as local residents knowledgeable in
the development and engineering fields.
“We’ve got to get into the details,” Dalton
said. “We’ve got to know how much this
thing costs.”
Benigas suggested having the candidates
for the work group present at the
board’s next Town Square discussion, in
order to give the group’s members some
direction. The board will meet again to
discuss the topic after its scheduled meeting
on Nov. 23.
Ballwin approves PACE loan program
By JIM ERICKSON
ericksonjim@att.net
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has
approved the city joining the Missouri
Clean Energy District (MoCED) despite
reservations and objections from several
of the aldermen. On a 5-3 vote, the board
endorsed Ballwin’s involvement in the
Show Me Property Assessment Clean
Energy Act program (PACE), which
enables business property owners to obtain
low-cost financing to pay for improvements
to boost energy efficiency.
Financing comes from the sale of low-cost
government bonds that are paid off during
a period of up to 20 years by a tax assessment
on the property involved. Repayment
is secured by a senior lien on that property.
The city incurs no obligation for paying
off the indebtedness and its own debt capacity
is not affected by bonds sold through the
clean energy district board. But a municipality
must approve participating in the
program before property owners in the community
can access that financing option.
Alderman Michael Finley (Ward 1),
who was opposed to the measure, said
he believes the program will create more
government and quasi-governmental situations,
and that it’s merely more “welfare
for business” under the guise of promoting
energy efficiency.
However, Alderman Mark Stallman
(Ward 2) countered that the program is
voluntary and that he could see no downside
to the city’s participation in it, thereby
allowing property owners to make their
own decisions about using that source
of financing to pay for energy efficiency
improvements.
A number of area communities, including
Chesterfield, Ferguson, Hazelwood,
O’Fallon and Town & Country, already
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On Oct. 21, Parkway Central High
hosted its 27th annual Special Olympics
Soccer Tournament.
The students choreographed the opening
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presenting a school system budget. The criteria
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Rockwood also continues to receive
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making it one of only four school districts
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Rossman named a
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Her experience years ago has since fueled a
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The 2015 Veterans Day program at Rockwood’s
Selvidge Middle School marked
what has become a tradition for a Ballwin
family steeped in its own commitment to
military service.
For the seventh consecutive year, the Zahradka
family conducted the traditional U.S.
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of Selvidge’s Veterans Day observance.
The tradition began when Sandra Zahradka
and her daughter Lindsay, then a
student at Selvidge, were asked by Dr.
Michael Anselmo, then the school’s assistant
principal, to participate in the annual
Veterans Day event by performing the flagfolding
ritual that is a customary and emotional
part of many military ceremonies.
Anselmo now is Selvidge’s principal.
Asking the family to participate was
hardly surprising. Sandra, then a major
and now a lieutenant colonel-select in the
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decades of military service at that point.
Her husband, Matt, first joined the U.S.
Navy Reserve at the age of 31 and since
then also has served in the Army and now
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the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom
Air Reserve Base in Peru, Indiana.
Between them, Matt and Sandra have participated
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2009, first with Lindsay while at Selvidge and
in her high school years at Cor Jesu Academy
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Matt’s four months of active duty in
Afghanistan, Sandra’s eight-month stint
in Iraq and Lindsay’s studies during the
past two years at Creighton University
have meant the entire family hasn’t been
at every observance. However, the Zahradkas’
participation has become a familiar
and anticipated part of the school’s Veterans
Day program.
While the flag-folding ceremony is familiar
to many people, fewer are aware that
each individual fold has a particular meaning,
depending on the script used to accompany
the ritual.
At Selvidge, one of the well-known
scripts is read during the ceremony, held
in the school gym as part of a Veterans Day
observance. It’s not unusual to see some
audience members wiping away tears
during the flag-folding.
Thanks to computer technology and
Skype, Sandra participated in the school’s
Veterans Day observance during her
deployment in Iraq, but her involvement
came under unusual circumstances. Those
attending the Selvidge event were able to
see her image when it was projected onto a
large screen, but the lighting where she was
in Baghdad was poor and the picture was
rather dark. The reason for the poor lighting
was that Sandra was under her desk,
having taken shelter there during a surprise
rocket attack on the military installation
where she was stationed. That fact wasn’t
mentioned at the time. The audio feed also
was turned off so that warning sirens and
explosions in the background could not be
heard by the audience at Selvidge.
A graduate of Parks College, Sandra
credits her older brother and his service in
the Marine Corps for sparking her interest
in military service.
“I looked up to him as a role model and
there was something about the camaraderie
and discipline of the military that appealed
to me,” she explained.
Matt, who graduated from Westminster
College, relates a similar family influence.
Sandra’s full-time job is in systems engineering
at the St. Louis Boeing facility.
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Kids to help kids deal with illness
Northeast Middle students (from left) Konner
W., Tyler H. and Tal D. talk about a potential
makerspace prototype game.
BY BONNIE KRUEGER
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Being in the hospital is no fun – especially
for young patients.
But a group of students at Parkway
Northeast Middle are embarking on a project
to help chronically ill children and their
siblings get their minds off hospitals and
on to something much more fun.
Called Makerspace for Kids by Kids,
the project is the brainchild of 50 students,
who areparticipants in the school’s character
education initiative.
Library Media Specialist Kira Landolt
leads the group and said its vision is threefold:
create a service-learning project; learn
the makerspace programming; and collaborate
with all three of Parkway’s Spark!
Choice Programs. Those programs include
Spark!’s innovative incubator enterprise for
high school juniors and seniors as well as its
new teaching and technology components.
A makerspace is a creative do-it-yourself
space where people can create, invent and
learn. The St. Louis Science Center opened
a makerspace in June with Andrew McGarrahan
serving as its manager. McGarrahan
is one of the many community members
coming alongside the students as they begin
to unfold the details of their own makerspace.
On a field trip to the Spark! incubator
space at Chesterfield Mall on Oct. 30, the
group brainstormed how they could bring
comfort and support to young patients.
Registered nurse Julia Naunheim-Hipps
is a community member mentoring the
students and providing guidance through
the medical research portion of the project.
The revelations are profound.
“The word ‘hospital’ is associated with
a lot of negative and sad connotations,”
Naunheim-Hipps said.
She helped the students to envision what
they could do to change those perceptions.
“If the kids are out of their hospital
rooms being active and happy, then they
will heal faster. Rather than feeling isolated
and disengaged, the young patient
will feel useful and helpful and part of a
social group,” she explained.
Eighth-grader Caleb Stanfield was part
of the prototype team, thinking up fun and
engaging games and activities to counter
the boredom for the patients and the siblings
who spend hours in the hospital with
them. He was already hard at work on a
mobile LEGO game that involves a mat
and can be stored easily.
“I like that I am helping people that you
don’t think about every day,” he said. “It is
a great project and makes me feel amazing.”
The prototype team was one of many
that built on the individual and collective
strengths of the students.
Judith Scott, Ph.D., associate professor of
education at Missouri Baptist University, is
part of the prototype team and feels educating
the students on communication is key.
“We talked about building communication
between patients – a lot of emphasis
on making them happy and making them
laugh,” she said. “We talked about giving
them something to dwell on, other than
their chronic illness.”
While the field trip to Spark! Served as
a good beginning to the project, Landolt
acknowledged that the entire vision of the
program has not been realized. As it moves
forward, she said she hopes partnerships
can be built with organizations like Friends
of Kids with Cancer and Ronald McDonald
House Charities.
A number of Parkway employees,
including Communication Coordinator
Annie Dickerson, are getting involved with
the project.
“Being able to pitch their ideas to a
hospital director is an important skill, but
they also need the diversity to appeal to a
number of different audiences,” Dickerson
said. Utilizing Chesterfield Mall as a testing
ground, Dickerson and students practiced
quick pitches in the elevator.
Liz Morrison, Parkway’s interdisciplinary
coordinator of elementary social studies
and science, is teaching the students how to
obtain funding and how to write grants.
“I wanted to be involved because this is
an incredibly innovative and exciting project,”
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Eighth-grader Bella Berger draws her
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and new time standards achieved.”
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The Eureka swim team celebrates its recent Suburban West Conference title win.
• • •
Chaminade finished second in the Metro
Catholic Conference meet with 317 points.
St. Louis University High won with 374
points. CBC was third with 202 points and
Vianney came in fourth with 140 points. De
Smet Jesuit was fifth with 135 points.
Chaminade’s TJ Halliburton won the
individual medley in 1:58.72. Cole Bachman
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Volleyball
The Lafayette Lancers finished first in
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High school boys soccer
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Palazzolo has committed to Indiana. As a
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finish in Marquette history.
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Each year, the Lafayette Lancers girls volleyball
team faces the task of living up to the
past. But this year, that task was no problem.
The Lancers answered the call by capturing
the school’s fifth consecutive Class 4
state championship.
Lafayette rallied to score a 16-25, 25-19,
25-11 victory over St. Teresa’s Academy,
of Kansas City, in the championship match
at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
With that triumph, the Lancers (25-7-
5) tied the state record held by Incarnate
Word Academy of winning five titles in a
row. The Red Knights did it from 1983-87.
“I don’t think you ever expect to win it
when you start the season, but we knew we
had some talented kids and if they came
together we thought we could be in the mix,”
said coach Zach Young, who has been at the
helm for the last four championships.
That fact still stuns him. He said he
never imagined five back-to-back titles
would be possible.
“Not in my wildest dreams,” Young said.
“We are very lucky to have had incredibly
talented, unselfish kids each year. We
are also blessed to have wonderful parent
support. I also think the consistency of
the coaching staff is helpful. We’ve been
together for eight years and know each
other’s strengths and weaknesses and we
just work very well together.”
The Lancers entered this season with
heavy losses from graduation, and the
season opened with a loss to St. Joseph’s.
Young knew it was too early to be alarmed.
“This team may have had the most improvement
from the beginning of the season until
the end,” Young said. “The girls really committed
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The team won a tough district and then,
in the same day, won its sectional and quarterfinal
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“The four teams at state were as even as
we’ve ever seen,” Young said. “We thought
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In the first day of round-robin action in
which only two sets are played, Lafayette
split with St. Joseph’s and St. Teresa’s and
swept Ozark.
Getting out of pool play set up the match
with St. Teresa’s for the title.
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“St. Teresa came out on fire [in] the first set
and really put us back on our heels,” Young
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“The girls were frustrated, but they didn’t
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In the second set, Lafayette rebounded
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third set and the Lancers win.
“Our girls were phenomenal in set three,”
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all cylinders and St. Teresa’s started to
make some unforced errors.”
Then came Young’s favorite part – the celebration.
“The girls stormed the court and the
coaches all hugged each other,” Young said.
It’s a sight that never gets old for him.
In the state tourney, Taryn Griffey had
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Morgan Kantouth had 40 digs. Alayna
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The Lancers will lose five seniors to
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“I’m incredibly proud and honored to
share this record with all of the amazing
players and families who have been a
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Whether traveling across the country or just across
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checklist for drivers traveling in cold and snowy
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• Oil levels and other engine fluids
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• Battery and jumper cables
• Wiperblades
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and brake fluids
Many of the simple preparations are do-it-yourself
tasks but having a certified professional perform
a diagnostic review before the trip may offer
increased peace of mind. “We see the same trouble
every year, and so many of these problems could
easily be prevented,” said Rawie. “Proper vehicle
maintenance is often overlooked yet it is a crucial
part of having a safe and trouble free holiday.”
In addition to making the vehicle ready for travel, it
is also a good idea to assemble an emergency kit to
have on hand in case the unexpected problem does
occur. “Gloves, boots, a blanket and a flashlight with
good batteries are the bare minimum to have in case
of mechanical failure or an encounter with icy and
slick roads,” Rawie said. “When it comes to preparing
your vehicle for winter weather and holiday travel,
the old adage ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure’ holds true.”
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Holiday Baking -
A Sweet Learning Experience
Sylvan Learning Center
Call or visit the website
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Holiday baking is a common
tradition and with a little extra
thought the already fun occasion
can become a learning experience.
Sharing the kitchen with kids
reinforces several educational
concepts, including science,
sequencing, simple addition and
fractions, direction following and
more. Bake a batch of these
delicious and festive cookies with
your kids and take advantage of the
learning opportunity.
Holiday Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Makes 6 dozen
• 2 1/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Mix flour, baking soda and salt
in medium bowl. Set aside.
•Beat granulated sugar and
butter in large bowl with
electric mixer on medium
speed until light
and fluffy.
• Add egg, almond extract and
vanilla extract; mix well.
•Gradually stir in flour mixture on
low speed until well mixed.
•Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight
until firm.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
•Roll out dough on lightly floured
surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into shapes with cookie
cutters. Place on greased
baking sheets.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool on baking
sheets 1 minute. Remove to
wire racks; cool completely.
Baking together is a great way
to teach basic skills and boost
confidence as the results are quick–
and there for the whole family to
enjoy. At Sylvan results matter. This
holiday season give your favorite
student the gift of education.
Sylvan gift certificates and program
enrollments are gifts that will keep on
giving throughout the new year and
beyond.
Create a Festive Display
Dazzling tabletops and charming
mantel displays bring cheer to the
home during the holidays. Capture
the magic of the season with festive
touches designed to make all the
days merry and bright.
Jeanie Hood, owner of Three French
Hens home furnishings boutique,
offered several tips for creating
versatile holiday presentations that
can be used throughout the home.
“You can create a stunning
centerpiece for a dining room table
by laying garland down the center of
the table and adding picks, bows and
other elements,” Jeanie said. “Then,
stack it with different candlesticks
or other objects to create a special
theme for your particular room.
We like using Luminara candles;
they’re made of wax, smell like
vanilla and have a real-looking
flame that will light up a room.”
Next, add some beautiful
placemats and place settings,
and have some fun with it.
Seasonal napkin rings and
ornaments can also be used
to personalize the design and
match any home’s décor.
Jeanie’s suggestions for
centerpieces are adaptable for
other places in the home that
may be in need of some holiday
cheer.
“A whimsical array of Santa
figurines, old-fashioned toys,
greenery and ribbon make a
delightful table centerpiece but
the same items can also become
a mantel piece or a display for
your sideboard,” Jeanie said.
“Follow the same guidelines
when decorating the focal points of
other rooms. Start with a garland and
include different objects to create
a special theme. Layer the garland
with rich colors, glittering lights and a
variety of textures to create a setting
that is uniquely you.”
To ensure an even greater impact,
carry the theme of each display
throughout the entire room by
incorporating the same elements
into decorations for chandeliers,
staircase banisters, bookshelves and
more.
“It’s so simple – anyone can do
it!” Jeanie said. For inspiration and
beautiful holiday décor items, Jeanie
says “Stop by Three French Hens.”
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16935 Manchester Road
Wildwood
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noon-4 p.m., Sun.
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Holiday celebrations are always
more magical when enjoyed in
front of a fireplace. But wonderful
memories can be spoiled if the
fireplace causes a house fire.
To ensure safe fireplace operation
during the winter season, Frank
Schmer, owner of St. Louis Home
Fires in Ballwin, offered these tips.
“If you are burning wood it is
imperative to have a certified
chimney sweep clean the fireplace
flue,” Frank said. “Over time
creosote can build up and prohibit
proper draft. A chimney sweep
can also remove any debris such
as bird nests and leaves, which
may be harmful and dangerous.”
Fireplace doors should be
inspected for proper
operation and insulation
should be inserted inside
the doors if necessary
to minimize drafts. The
damper must be functional
in order to burn wood and
should be fully open when
the fireplace is in use.
The type of wood used also
is important. Hardwood is
preferable and should be
seasoned for a period of
time. Green or sappy wood
can be problematic and
produce excessive smoke, or
result in greater than normal
creosote buildup. In addition,
manufactured starter logs
may contain large amounts
of wax and chemicals that
also can build up in the flue.
Gas fireplaces also require
maintenance. Gas logs should be
serviced every two years to ensure
proper operation, venting and
efficiency.
“One of our technicians can
check gas pressure, clean the
logs and thermal couple, replace
embers, rock and sand and
vacuum the soot from the surface,”
Frank explained. “Often a gas
log tune-up can make a huge
difference in the appearance of a
gas log fireplace.”
Before the cold weather arrives
stop in at St. Louis Home Fires
for more ideas and tips on how
to make the holidays safer and
warmer this year.
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Crafting a Versatile Holiday Gift
Looking for the best, most
flexible gift for your entire list?
Most people appreciate wines
selected by experts and find it
helpful to have extra bottles on
hand to use during the holidays
and throughout the year. So, a
wine club membership makes
for the perfect pairing of hardto-buy-for
gift recipients and truly
versatile gifts.
Wine club memberships prove
easy to give and customize –
and each serves as an ongoing
reminder of the gift and its giver.
Every month, Balaban’s wine
club members receive two
bottles of wine along with
tasting notes. Those wines
come from every corner of
the world, every grape and
a variety of winemakers. The
club goal aims to expand the
wine knowledge, tastes and
enjoyment of club members.
Well-suited to that task,
Balaban’s restaurant,
catering operation and
retail wine store garnered
three stars – the top award –
from the U.K.’s The World of
Fine Wine and, yet another
best of award of excellence
from the international Wine
Spectator magazine. And,
unlike many clubs, Balaban’s
lets its wine club members
opt out at any time. Gift
givers can choose to give
one month or several months,
customizing both the gift-giving
and gift-receiving experience.
The bow on this perfect
package? Every month
Balaban’s treats its wine club
members to a Pick-Up Party,
where members enjoy four wines,
a cheese plate and hot hors
d’oeuvres.
“Additional discounts, also
available to wine club members,”
co-owner Brian Underwood said,
“make a wine club membership
right for everyone on your list.”
Balaban’s
1772 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield
(636) 449-6700
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A Gift for the Generations to Come
It’s great to leave an inheritance for your family,
but why not enjoy what you’ve earned with
them now and take the family with you on an
outstanding vacation? A family vacation enables
those giving the gift to enjoy the excitement with
their loved ones and see the sparkle in their eyes
as they see exciting new destinations for the first
time in their lives.
“We decided a couple years back to
spend Thanksgiving at sea with our children
and grandchildren,” said Linda Bosch, owner
of Just Cruises and More. “Since it was the
grandchildren’s first time to experience a real
vacation, we decided to drive to New Orleans
and board the beautiful Navigator of the Seas. As
we arrived and they finally took in the enormous
size of the beautiful ship, the joy in their eyes was
worth all the money in the world.”
Boarding a beautiful cruise ship is like stepping
into Wonderland and embarking on a new
adventure. The story continues to unfold as guests
experience fine dining, outstanding Broadway
show productions, new ports of call and enjoy
the beach and ocean, perhaps for the first time
in their lives. There is even 24-hour room service.
“We accomplished our mission and enjoyed
watching our children and grandchildren spend
their inheritance,” Linda said. “Since that time,
we have cruised again and also enjoyed an allinclusive
resort in Mexico. We cannot take all we
have earned with us, but at least now we can
enjoy what we have earned with those we love.”
Just a phone call away, the travel experts at
Just Cruises and More can help create the perfect
vacation for families to share. Gift certificates are
available, too.
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The 12 seniors on the MICDS Rams field
hockey squad wanted to accomplish something
special – and they did.
The Rams defeated Villa Duchesne in a 2-1
victory at SportPort, and in doing so MICDS
(21-4-3) topped the Midwest Tournament
field for its third consecutive championship.
“I think the girls are really proud of their
accomplishment, but to be honest, they
also are sad that it is all over,” MICDS
coach Lynn Mittler said. “With 12 seniors
on the squad, this was truly a unique group.
Three of the seniors have been on varsity
for all four years, which is a first for me.
“This group truly amazed me. Each time
we had a setback, they simply chose to
work harder. They believed in their abilities
from the start but knew that they could
not take anything for granted. They kept
telling each other that they had to earn it.”
MICDS got a wake-up call early in the
season with a 0-0 tie with Villa Duchesne
in a tournament. During the regular season,
the Rams fell 3-1 at home to Villa. Mittler
said that could have been a turning point.
“To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t sure
how the girls would respond to that loss,”
Mittler said.
At the next practice, Mittler knew things
would be fine. “They came back the next day
ready to work. I think the tone and focus of
our practices changed after that game and
stayed intense for the remainder of the year.”
After earning a bye in the postseason,
MICDS played Rockwood Summit and
then Kirkwood. The Rams crushed Summit
7-0 and bumped off Kirkwood 5-0.
They had a tougher test in the semifinals.
MICDS met rival John Burroughs and won
1-0. The lone goal came from Kara Zurlinden,
who scored on a penalty corner.
“While we had beaten John Burroughs a
month earlier (6-1), we knew that it was
a fluke and they would be a tough game,”
Mittler said.
The hard-fought victory was just what
her club needed, Mittler said. And it set up
the rematch with Villa Duchesne – with the
state title on the line.
Senior Bridget Condie, who topped all
area scorers this fall with 36 goals, scored
on a penalty shot 21 minutes into the game
for the Rams. The Saints came back to tie it
at 1, but Mittler said she did not see any air
go out of the Rams’ balloon with the goal.
“Our girls have been very resilient this
season when we get scored on,” Mittler
said. “They knew this was going to be a
battle and expected to be scored on. They
just went back to work.”
The winning goal came from senior
attack Lilly Thiemann. There were at least
18 minutes left in the half when she scored.
“We were on counterattack and had some
good speed,” Mittler said. “Bridget passed
to Kara (Zurlinden) who crossed to Lilly.
We certainly practice that ball movement
frequently, but to convert under pressure
was impressive.”
Thiemann also scored the game-winning
goal last year in MICDS’ 2-1 win
over Cor Jesu.
Mittler said each of the team’s three goals
scored in the final four games were scored
by one of her four-year varsity players.
The reaction after the game was memorable,
she said.
“There were a lot of tears. With 12
seniors and this being the end for so many
of them of competitive sports, there was a
lot of emotion,” Mittler said. “I think they
felt like it was a validation for their hard
work, sacrifice and humility.”
The Rams’ record for the last three years
now stands at 67-5-3.
Although MICDS loses 12 seniors, six
starters will be returning and Mittler is
optimistic for next season.
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Spread a little sparkle and cheer this holiday season
with a gift from Silver Lining! Jewelry, clothing, home
accents…come visit and be inspired!
Silver Lining
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add a modern-but-traditional twist to the holidays. Buy
one or collect all 12. Priced at $48.
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Seconds often count in emergency medical
situations, and two local fire protection
districts are implementing a program to
make sure time counts in favor of the patient.
The Monarch and Metro West fire protection
districts have launched the Special
needs Tracking and Awareness Response
System (STARS) to help paramedics provide
better care to individuals with special
needs, from infancy to age 21. Other districts
in the area also are considering STARS
or are in the process of implementing it.
Every person entered into the program
has a form that is kept in ambulances
that the districts operate. The document
describes the individual’s medical history,
medications, allergies, baseline vital signs,
neurological status and common medical
emergencies. Each person also is assigned
a number that corresponds with his or her
medical information form.
Should a medical emergency arise
involving someone registered in the program,
the caller gives the 911 dispatcher
that number, which is relayed to the
responding paramedic team.
Having the patient’s medical information
in advance can be vital, especially when
that person’s regular caregiver is not present.
Some patients’ situations also could
serve to identify additional training needs
for emergency crews, said Gillian Satkus,
a Metro West firefighter/paramedic coordinating
that district’s STARS program.
Patients most likely to benefit are those
with significant developmental delays, seizure
disorders, cardiac history, cerebral
shunts, tracheostomies and other atypical
diseases or syndromes.
Metro West is working with Rockwood,
Parkway and private schools in the district
and through its social media and website to
publicize the program’s availability.
Satkus said she will make an appointment
to visit a person’s home to explain
how the program works. Interested parents
also may visit Metro West’s headquarters
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Gillian Satkus and Brad Shelton from the Metro West Fire Protection District display a tote
being used in connection with its Special needs Tracking and Awareness Response System.
office at 17065 Manchester Road.
Monarch also invites persons to visit its
headquarters at 13725 Olive Blvd. to sign
up for the program or contact the district’s
headquarters at (314) 514-0900 to arrange
for a home visit by a paramedic who can
help with the registration process.
Program information is included in
Monarch’s latest newsletter, distributed to
residences throughout the district.
Both districts offer the opportunity for
any child with special needs, who may
have anxiety about an ambulance, to tour
the vehicle and see the equipment it carries.
Neither district now has specific data
on the number of individuals with special
needs that the program ultimately will reach.
“The only thing we know for sure is that
there are more (people requiring this service)
out there than we now know about,” said
Brad Shelton, Metro West battalion chief and
chief medical officer. “That’s another reason
why this program is so important.”
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Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley,
Ellisville, Wildwood, Winchester and
unincorporated St. Louis County. Monarch’s
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Talk therapy tops light therapy for treating
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SAD is a type of depression that usually
occurs in the winter months and like other
forms of depression often involves symptoms
such as hopelessness, increased sleep,
reduced energy and ability to concentrate,
loss of interest in work or other activities,
social withdrawal, sadness and irritability. It
affects more than 14 million Americans, and
in some areas of the northern U.S., its prevalence
is close to 10 percent of the population.
Treatment for SAD commonly involves
light therapy using a special lamp that
mimics sunlight, but a new study from
University of Vermont researchers suggests
that a special type of cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT) is a better long-term solution
for SAD sufferers.
Kelly Rohan, a psychology professor, led
a study in which about 175 people with SAD
received either six weeks of light therapy or
a version of CBT that taught them to challenge
their negative thoughts about dark,
winter months and to resist social isolation
and other behaviors that negatively affect
mood. Two years later, close to half (46 percent)
of light therapy recipients experienced
a recurrence of depression, compared to 27
percent of those who had CBT. Participants
in the light therapy group also reported
more severe SAD symptoms.
Part of the problem with light therapy,
Rohan said, is the fact that people have to keep
using the treatment in order for it to work.
“Adhering to the light therapy prescription
upon waking for 30 minutes to an hour
every day for up to five months in dark
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that 70 percent of people in the study were
no longer using the light therapy equipment
by the second winter.
In contrast, Rohan explained, CBT is
a preventive treatment, and once people
learn the basic skills it teaches, they can
use those skills to control their symptoms.
Rohan emphasized that both light therapy
and CBT are extremely effective in
treating SAD during the winter months but
said the talk therapy likely is a better longterm
solution.
Funded by a grant from the National
Institute of Mental Health, the study was
the first large-scale initiative to examine
the long-term effectiveness of light therapy
as a treatment for SAD.
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at the 2015 American Heart Association
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For a study, 25 healthy, young adults
were served on two separate days either
a 16-ounce can of a commercially available
energy drink or a placebo beverage
with similar taste. Measures taken 30
minutes before and after drink consumption
showed that those who drank energy
drinks had increases in blood pressure and
significant increases in norepinephrine, a
chemical that increases blood pressure and
the heart’s ability to contract.
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take at least one prescription medication,
according to a recent study.
Prescription drug use
Adults in the U.S. who do not take
at least one prescription drug are in the
minority, according to a study published
this month in JAMA.
Researchers who looked at data from the
National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey found:
• The prevalence of prescription drug use
among adults aged 20 and older increased
from 51 percent in 1999-2000 to 59 percent
in 2011-2012.
• The prevalence of adults taking five
or more prescription drugs increased from
8 percent in 1999-2000 to 15 percent in
2011-2012.
• Prescription drug use increased significantly
among adults aged 40 and older but
not among younger adults
“Eight of the 10 most commonly used
drugs in 2011-2012 are used to treat components
of the cardiometabolic syndrome,
including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia
(high cholesterol). Another is
a proton-pump inhibitor used for gastroesophageal
reflux, a condition more prevalent
among individuals who are overweight
or obese,” the researchers wrote.
Study authors concluded that the increased
use of some prescription drugs may be due
to an increased need to treat complications
arising from being overweight or obese.
Mistaken penicillin allergies
About one in 10 Americans believe they
are allergic to penicillin because a doctor has
told them so, but for many of those people,
penicillin is perfectly safe, according to a
presentation this month at the American
College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
(ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr. David Khan, allergist and ACAAI
fellow, led a study that he said showed penicillin
to be “safe for repeated use in patients
who had been told they were allergic.”
“Of the patients whose records we examined,
there were no adverse drug reactions
or evidence of recurrence of their penicillin
allergy,” Khan said. “Anyone who has been
told they are penicillin allergic but who
hasn’t been tested by an allergist should be
tested. An allergist will work with you to
find out if you’re truly allergic to penicillin,
and to determine what your options are for
treatment if you are. If you’re not, you’ll be
able to use medications that are safer, often
more effective and less expensive.”
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An orthopedic physician discusses
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St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health
Education, 222 S. Woods Mill Road in
Chesterfield. The program focuses on
mindfulness and its benefits regarding
eating, offering several techniques to
better understand one’s eating habits and
modify them to reach nutrition goals.
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An attorney presents information on
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The ongoing battle to get head-smart about concussions
BY BONNIE KRUEGER
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The Sports Concussion Institute (SCI)
estimates that as many as 1.6 million to 3.8
million concussions occur each year and
about 5 to 10 percent of athletes of all ages
will experience a concussion in any given
sport season.
A concussion from one sport sidelined Blake
Stone from another, but if left undetected it
could have been much worse.
Perhaps it’s no surprise that football concussions
lead the pack in Missouri State High
School Activities Association (2014-15)
reports. But according to MSHSAA, concussions
are reported across the board in every
high school sport, including swimming.
Looking at athletics only, girls soccer,
wrestling, girls basketball, boys soccer and
boys basketball follow football with the
next highest concussion rates.
Lafayette High’s Athletic Director Steve
Berry said that the school has over 900 athletes
during a typical year, which accounts
for nearly 50 percent of the student body.
“The athletes are only counted once,
but many of them are participating in
multiple sports over the course of the
year,” Berry explained.
SETTING A BASELINE
Keeping MSHSAA guidelines in mind,
concussion procedures are reviewed yearly
with coaches and athletic trainers in local
districts. For the last six years, Rockwood
has used the imPACT concussion protocol,
which is good for two years, as a baseline
evaluation of all team players, except for
those involved with club sports. The testing
takes approximately five minutes per
athlete and measures multiple aspects of
cognitive functioning, including:
• attention span
• working memory
• sustained and selective attention time
• response variability
• non-verbal problem solving
• reaction time
Parkway employs the Sport Concussion
Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) method of
baseline concussion testing, which is specifically
designed for athletes who are at least 13
years of age and which measures symptoms,
orientation, memory, recall, balance and gait.
While using different baseline assessments,
both districts say that standardizing
the protocol in response to a concussion is
critical and employing athletic trainers at
each school is an important part of the procedure.
Local trainers, like Dean Bryan at
Lafayette High, are often the first responders
to potential head traumas.
Lisa Counts, Ph.D., Rockwood’s assistant
superintendent of supervision of
schools, said having trainers at the ready is
a commitment of the district.
“Our athletic trainers from Athletico, like
Dean, are very high quality, and we’re grateful
that those resources are there and in place.
The partnership with Athletico (formerly
known as PRORehab) is a good partnership.”
Dr. Brian Mahaffey, of Mercy Clinic
Sports Medicine, said that athletic trainers
who are tied into the schools and the health
care system have been key in quickly identifying
concussions and referring athletes
for further care. Mahaffey works closely
with Parkway South’s athletic trainer Mike
Tzianos, who also is from Mercy.
“Eight years ago we looked at how to
maximize and standardize that care,”
Mahaffey said. “Policies and procedures
are a vital part of what we do every day.
You cannot identify concussions unless you
have good communication, teamwork and
place the care back into the hands of the
physician as expediently as possible.”
He said that it is important to break down
the basic neurological function, doing
away with the grading of low, moderate
and severe gradients. He stressed that “all
concussions are potentially serious and
need intervention.”
TAKING PRECAUTIONS
This fall, there have been eight reported
high school football deaths around the
country – the most recent one due to traumatic
brain injury.
According to “Athletic Trainer, Doctors
Assess, Manage Most Concussions in High
School Sports,” in the MSHSAA report,
nearly half (47.2 percent) of the total
number of high school concussions were
sustained by football players. And trainers
at Parkway and Rockwood agree that football
is concern No. 1 during the fall sport
season, with an estimated impact speed –
football player tackling a stationary player
– of 25 miles per hour.
District-issued, high-rated helmets and
pads are standard for student athletes.
These items are reconditioned annually for
optimum performance. Parkway also offers
a sliding scale helmet buyback program for
parents who want to privately purchase a
superior helmet for their athlete. With a
helmet lifespan of no more than 10 years,
the buyback program helps supplement
school resources, providing newer helmets
as older ones are retired. Berry said that
even if a helmet sat on a shelf virtually
unused for 10 years it would be retired.
Tzianos said another protocol that helps
to reduce injury is training.
“Coaches are trained on good form tackling,
which reduces the numbers of injuries,”
Tzianos said.
Another standard procedure is having
athletic trainers attend all home and away
varsity football games and home junior
varsity games.
“Obviously, I cannot be at all the different
sports contests simultaneously, but I
have a radio and a cellphone with me at all
times, and I have a cart to move me quickly
to another field if necessary,” Tzianos said.
In addition to a standard medical bag,
Tzianos has an oxygen tank and cardiac
equipment at the ready for extreme emergencies
on the field.
Mahaffey explained that, once an injury
has occurred, the first 48 hours are the most
critical. One way to advance response time
might be through technology, such as a concussion
app that would provide a telemedicine
link to doctors at a virtual care center
and accessed in real-time following an injury.
“It would be nice to have an appointment
lined up before they [the injured athletes]
ever left the field.” Mahaffey said. “The ability
to care could be exponentially improved.”
Joe Audiffred on the gridiron for Parkway South.
(Ric Henry Photography)
WATCHING FOR THE SIGNS
When Joe Audiffred, a freshman at South
High, was playing in an away football game,
he took a hit. With a degree of impact to be
expected, the coaches did not suspect he had
suffered a concussion. But Joe listened to his
body, approached the coach on the sideline,
and asked to be evaluated.
“My vision was a little fuzzy coming off
the field, so I didn’t feel good about going
back into the game,” Joe said.
He did not pass the baseline evaluation,
and within 36 hours, had an appointment
with Mahaffey.
His mom, Debbi, said she was “thankful
Joe knew the signs and advocated for
himself.” With older kids who have played
sports at South, the Audiffred family is no
stranger to concussions.
Joe was almost immediately released
from the doctor’s care and began the return
to play protocol – a gradual return to practice,
with the athletic trainer keeping a
close eye on the athlete before allowing
him or her to return to game play.
“I am very impressed with the improvements
made to the concussion protocol,”
Debbi said. “Mike [Tzianos] is an
incredible addition to the South athletic
department, and I am thankful for having
the trainers on the field with the students
during their games. The process works.”
However, one of the greatest hindrances
to the athlete’s care might just be the athlete
himself.
When South High sophomore Blake
Stone was light-headed and suffered from
headaches and nausea following football
practices and a varsity and junior varsity
game in late September, he chose to keep
his concussion suspicions to himself.
“I was out my entire freshman season
because I had a fracture in my back. I
didn’t want to be out this football season,
too,” Blake explained.
Football was not to blame for the concussion
that plagued the multi-sport athlete in the
fall. In July, Blake had suffered a serious eye
socket and cheek injury during summer baseball.
That injury also resulted in a concussion.
His mom, Susan, said initially the concern
was for his eyesight and lasting trauma to his
face. The concussion, which was thought to
be resolved, faded into the background.
Susan did say that she noticed small
behavioral changes in Blake, but attributed
some of it to being a 16-year-old boy.
Regarding the physical symptoms that followed
practice and games, she said she
thought it could be exhaustion, the heat or
even low blood sugar from missing dinner.
Once Tzianos became involved, they rallied
quickly to medically intervene, bringing
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in a neuropsychologist, who specializes in
understanding the relationship between the
brain and behavior. For academic support,
Blake worked with school counselors and
teachers, and was given shortened assignments
or longer deadlines. While he was out
the rest of the football season, he since has
been cleared for return to future sports.
Having suffered the consequences of
remaining silent, Blake now advises: “If
you even think you might have a concussion,
get it checked out. You will be out
much longer if you wait.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, some of
the other signs to look for include temporary
loss of consciousness, confusion or
feeling as if in a fog, ringing in the ears,
delayed response to questions, appearing
dazed, and suffering from fatigue. Delayed
symptoms, which could appear hours or
even days later, include concentration and
memory complaints, irritability and other
personality changes, sensitivity to light and
noise, sleep disturbances, psychological
adjustment problems and depression, and
disorders of taste and smell.
In the most severe cases, other medical
professionals might be brought into the
fold, including neurologists, nutritionists
and physical therapists.
Berry said it is not enough to train the
coaches and athletic trainers.
“The athlete and their parents need to
understand and be able to identify the signs
and get medical intervention immediately,”
he said. “Not all concussions happen on
the school field. A lot of them occur off
campus and away from concussion-trained
professionals,”
Once a concussion is identified, Berry
said, the next challenge is getting parents and
athletes to follow the action plan to recovery.
It is not uncommon to require the athlete to
remain in a dark room for two days with no
television and no phone. In a social mediaand
technology-addicted generation, that
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Football ranks No. 1 in concussion-producing high school sports; but surprisingly
cheerleading ranks No. 3.
(Ric Henry Photography)
mandate can prove difficult to enforce.
The bottom line is appreciating the concussion,
Berry said. “The big message is
that we take this seriously and we are not
just reacting but we are being proactive for
the safety and education of our students.”
UNDERSTANDING
THE RISK
Both the MSHSAA and SCI research
suggests that girls are twice as likely to
suffer a concussion as boys, with concussions
from girls soccer appearing in as
many as 30 percent of players nationwide.
That stat is not surprising when you consider
that a soccer ball being headed by a
player can have an estimated impact speed
of 70 miles per hour.
What might be surprising is that both
Parkway and Rockwood administer baseline
concussion screening for sideline
cheerleaders – and with good reason. The
MSHSAA report ranks cheerleaders third
in concussions, just behind boys football
and girls soccer. With the increase of acrobatic
stunts, the flyer is particularly at risk.
Berry said last year four cheerleaders
were treated for concussions at Lafayette
High, a number that is statistically high for
a relatively small group of female students.
In the Parkway district approximately
550 South High students were registered
as school athletes. Tzianos said his injury
tracking, not just concussions, is in line with
state reporting. Looking at strictly August
and September data, he said he had seen
250 athletes, many for quick wound care
or taping, etc. Approximately, 45 students
were referred to a physician for treatment,
with 10 to 15 of them specific to concussions,
including one caused by a fun teambuilding
exercise.
“Makes you step back and realize it can
happen to anyone at any time,” Tzianos
said, “A colleague once said that the probability
of something catastrophic might be
low, but the possibility is 100 percent.”

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The Home Builders Association of St.
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the 82nd president. Bob Schenk, who
currently serves as U.S. VETS St. Louis
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EVENTS AND NETWORKING
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
hosts a First Thursday Coffee on Thursday,
Dec. 3, from 7:30-9 a.m. at Reliance
Bank, 17263 Wild Horse Creek Road in
Chesterfield. Cost is $15 for chamber members
and $15 for guests. Register online at
www.chesterfieldmochamber.com.
• • •
The West County Chamber of Commerce
holds a First Friday Coffee on
Friday, Dec. 4, from 7:30-9 a.m. at Oberweis
Dairy, 15021 Manchester Road in
Ballwin. Members and non-members are
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New Executive Director Pat Kelly sets
course for future of Municipal League
By MARY SHAPIRO
mshapiro@newsmagazinenetwork.com
In July, Pat
Kelly, former
mayor of the
city of Brentwood,
assumed
the role of executive
director
of the St. Louis
County Munici-
Pat Kelly
pal League.
It’s a job he
calls “a great
opportunity to
represent local
governments,
both regionally and at the state level.”
Kelly, 56, took the place of Tim Fischesser,
who retired in January 2015 after 24 years
in the role. In approximately that same time
period, Kelly was moving up through the
ranks of municipal leadership, having served
as a Brentwood alderman for eight years, as
that city’s mayor for 14 years and as the village
administrator of Twin Oaks from 2005-
2008. From 2008 to 2015, he served as a vice
president of business and community development
at Eagle Bank & Trust.
Having previously served on both the
St. Louis County and Missouri Municipal
Leagues’ executive boards, Kelly, in his new
role, becomes one of only three employees
of the County Municipal League. Recently
he sat down with West Newsmagazine to
discuss his plans for and his role in achieving
those goals.
West Newsmagazine: Why is the league
especially needed now?
Kelly: Local government at the community
level is under a lot of pressure, because
of these attacks. Some people want to consolidate
St. Louis County and its municipalities
with the city of St. Louis and have
one larger unified government. But surveys
have shown [that] people throughout the
county are very happy and satisfied with the
quality of services they receive. In today’s
environment, the league must play a crucial
role in getting the word out and reinforcing
the benefits of local governments and the
positive things they do every day that make
our community stronger.
West Newsmagazine: What are your
legislative priorities for the league?
Kelly: The three priorities we’ll be working
on are: changing the county sales tax plan
in a way that will benefit all parties; working
on getting more funding sources for MoDOT;
and working on changes to Senate Bill 5 (the
municipal court reform legislation passed
by the state), because there are a number of
constitutional violations including unfunded
mandates in that legislation.
West Newsmagazine: What are some
other projects you are working on?
Kelly: St. Louis County Executive
Steve Stenger recently announced his new
proposed police standards for the county,
but we feel that’s a slippery slope – when
the county is directing the municipalities.
Fines and the ability to put elected officials
in jail for not complying have been talked
about in his bill. We believe the county and
County Executive, under their charters,
don’t have the authority to mandate policies
and procedures for local governments.
For example, St. Charles County and the
city of St. Peters are now in legal battle
over that county trying to implement policies
and procedures on red light cameras.
St. Peters will likely be going all the way
to the state Supreme Court, because this is
an overreach of county government. The
league and its members are for best practices,
and we’re finding the majority of
communities already are complying with
the proposed standards that Steve Stenger
has created.
Also, SB 5’s responsibility of municipalities
having to be certified through CALEA
(the Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies) or the Missouri
Police Chiefs Association – including
300 to 400 standards – will be above the
12 standards he (Stenger) is suggesting. I
wonder what the urgency or need is for the
county standards when we already have to
comply with the state statutes, which far
exceed his plan.
The St Louis Area Police Chiefs Association
also is in agreement, for the most
part, that municipalities already are following
these policies and procedures and
this county plan is not necessary. We feel
the county executive should not have the
authority to mandate policies and procedures
at the municipal level, because it’s
taking local control from local governments.
That’s the slippery slope. What
if, next year, the county decides to do all
inspections within municipalities? Where
does that stop?
West Newsmagazine: How do you reconcile
different viewpoints among various
members of the league on issues such as
the countywide sales tax?
Kelly: That goes to communication and
talking to municipalities and the individuals
involved. Like any organization, we don’t
always agree 100 percent of the time, but
we keep our level of conversation and ability
to work together because we respect each
other’s views and usually are able to come
to a compromise. In the new sales tax proposal
we’re working on, everybody would
be ahead – we would not take revenue away
from any municipality or the county.
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Drop off your donation by December 4 th at these locations:
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An Art Exhibit at City Hall continues
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
through December at 690 Chesterfield
Parkway West. The exhibit features the
work of Vesna Delevska and Jim Trotter,
plus ceramic sculptures by Jim Ibur. For
more information, call (636)-537-4000.
BENEFITS
Parkway Central High School Class of
2018 Mouse Race is at 7 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church,
14088 Clayton Road. Admission is $20 per
person. Adults only event. Patrons are welcome
to bring beer and wine, but no hard
liquor. To register, call (314) 397-2330.
• • •
Union Furniture’s Holiday Open House
is from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 at
21 S. Washington Ave. Holiday music, free
refreshments and photos with Santa (bring
your camera) are featured. Canned goods
collected for the area food pantry and toys
collected for Loving Hearts Outreach. Visit
www.unionfurnituremo.com for details.
CRAFT FAIRS
The following high schools host craft
fairs on the following dates:
• Nov. 21-22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 10
a.m.-4 p.m., respectively, at Parkway South
High, 801 Hanna Road
• Dec. 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at John F.
Kennedy High, 500 Woods Mill Road
• Dec. 5-6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lafayette
High, 17050 Clayton Road
• • •
The KOK MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Holiday Boutique is from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at King of
Kings Lutheran Church, 13765 Olive Blvd.
Thirty-plus vendors of handmade crafts
and direct sales offerings are featured.
• • •
The 20th annual Unique Boutique is
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at John Burroughs
School, 755 S. Price Road, on Nov. 21-22.
The show features an array of handmade
items ranging from oil paintings to jewelry
to made-from-scratch baked goods.
• • •
The 13th Annual Fair Trade Market is
on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Manchester United
Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Road.
Family activities, product demonstrations
and samplings, movie showings, drawings
for fair trade prizes, food for purchase and
more are featured. For more information,
visit www.manchesterumc.org/ftm or call
(636)-394-7506.
• • •
Incarnate Word Catholic Church, 13416
Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, presents its
Annual Star of Bethlehem Craft Fair
from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28.
FAMILY AND KIDS
Books & Butterflies, a special reading
program with authors from St. Louis
region, runs through Nov. 22 at the Sophia
M. Sachs Butterfly House. Admission is
$6 for adults, $5 for seniors (ages 65 and
older) and $4 for children (ages 3 to 12).
Children ages 2 and younger and Missouri
Botanical Garden members are free. For
more information, visit www.butterflyhouse.org
or call (636) 530-0076.
• • •
Middle School Night at The Timbers is
from 8:30-11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, This
free event features an open gym, games,
movies, music, snacks and more. Pre-registration
is not required, sign in at the front
desk of The Timbers, 1 Coffey Park Lane.
Call (636) 938-6775 for more information.
• • •
Astronomy Night is from 7-9 p.m. on
Friday, Nov. 20 at St. Louis Community
College, 2645 Generations Drive in Wildwood.
Bring your blankets and chairs for
a night of star-gazing with the Science
Club. Snacks and refreshments are provided,
along with glow sticks. This free,
family-friendly event will be held on the
basketball courts. For more information
email mchowdhury@stlcc.edu or call
(636)-422-2000.
• • •
Grannie Annie, Vol. 10 illustrations
are on display through Nov. 25 at Art
Unleashed, 13379 Olive Blvd. The Grannie
Annie Project invites students from
around the world to discover and share stories
from their family’s history. Each year,
stories and illustrations are chosen to be
published in a paper back book.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents
the Vienna Boys Choir Holiday Concert
at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Cathedral
Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell
Blvd. Tickets are available online at www.
cathedralconcerts.org.
• • •
The city of Eureka’s annual tree lighting
ceremony takes place from 5-8 p.m.
on Saturday, Nov. 21 on Central Avenue.
Those attending are encouraged to bring
one non-perishable food item per person.
Activities include a special appearance by
Santa Claus, complimentary hot chocolate
and cookies, free children’s activities and
live entertainment.
• • •
The 16th Annual Chesterfield Turkey
Trot 5K takes place at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving
Day, Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Chesterfield
Amphitheater. The 1K Kids Fun
Run steps off at 9:30 a.m. To learn more
and register, visit www.chesterfield.mo.us/
turkeytrot.html.
• • •
The Town & Country Turkey Trot
takes place on Friday, Nov. 27 at Longview
Farm Park. The 5K steps off at 9 a.m.,
while the 1/2-mile fun run steps off at
10 am. Registration is required; register
online at www.town-and-country.org or
call (314) 434-1215.
• • •
A Christmas Concert by The Gateway
City Big Band is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 2 at Sky Music Lounge,
930 Kehrs Mill Road, Suite 201 in Ballwin.
Selections include a variety ranging from
Frank Sinatra favorites to more contemporary
big band jazz, with an emphasis on
holiday-oriented tunes. For more information,
call (314) 954-2950 or email rickshrp@sbcglobal.net.
• • •
A Mom and Son Pre-Chanukah Night
Out is from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.
3 at the Schnucks Market, 2511 Kehrs Mill
Road in Ballwin. This program is geared
toward moms and sons, ages 4-12, who
will prepare Chanukah treats and Chanukah
candles while enjoying dinner together.
Register at www.ChabadofChesterfield.
com. For more information, email chanalar@gmail.com
or call (636) 778-4000.
• • •
The St. Louis Philharmonic’s Holiday
Pops Spectacular is at 8 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 4 at the Purser Auditorium on the
campus of Logan University. Attendees are
asked to bring unwrapped toys for donation
to the Toys for Tots campaign. Admission
is $20 per person and advance tickets
are recommended. For tickets and details,
visit www.stlphilharmonic.org.
• • •
Cookies with Claus is from 9 a.m.-noon
on Saturday, Dec. 5 at The Lodge Des
Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road. Santa will
accept wish lists and smile for pictures.
All children will receive a special holiday
cookie while they last. This event is free
and registration is not required. Contact
(314)-835-6150 or visit www.thelodgedesperes.com
for details.
• • •
Breakfast with Santa is at 8:30 a.m. or
9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Manchester
Parks and Recreation building, 359 Old
Meramec Station Road. Children have the
opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. Tickets
must be purchased in advance and are
on sale in the park office or online at www.
activityreg.com.
• • •
The Women’s Cookie Walk is from
9 -11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Green
Trails Church United Methodist, 14237
Ladue Road in Chesterfield. Homemade
cookies and treats are available for $8.50
per pound. Numbers are given out starting
at 8 a.m., and guests can wait inside until
the sale begins. Proceeds benefit missions
for women, youth and children. Visit
www.umcgt.org.
• • •
Breakfast with Santa for children
of all ages is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday,
Dec. 5 at Bluebird Park. The cost is $4
per person for all participants over age
1. Participants are encouraged to bring
a camera and wish lists for visits with
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(636) 227-7508.
• • •
Snacks with St. Nicholas is from 10
a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at St.
Luke’s Episcopal Church, 444 Brightfield
Trail in Manchester. Children ages 2-8 can
have fun while parents get some holiday
shopping done. Admission is $10 per child
Register online at www.stlukesec.org or
call Julie Nguyen at (636)-386-5634.
• • •
Carol Bowman Academy Of Dance,
16464 Burkhardt Place, presents “The Nutcracker”
at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday,
Dec. 6. Admission is $9 per person. Visit
www.carolbdance.com or call (636) 537-
3203 for tickets and details.
• • •
Supper with Santa is from 4:30-7 p.m.
on Dec. 6 at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly
House in Faust Park. Participants enjoy a
pasta dinner, complete with cookie decorating
and hot cocoa. Also included are
stops at Santa’s Workshop stations to make
fun crafts, including keepsake ornaments;
a photo booth; and a souvenir picture with
the guest of honor. Space is limited, and
reservations required. Register online at
www.mobot.org.
• • •
Breakfast With Santa is from 9:30-11
a.m. on Dec. 12 at The Pointe at Ballwin
Commons. Donuts and fresh fruit
are served, and crafts, cookie decorating
with Mrs. Claus and pictures with Santa
are featured. Registration is required and
space is limited. Register online at www.
ballwin.mo.us.
• • •
A Cookie Festival is at 8 a.m. on Saturday,
Dec. 12 at Ballwin United Methodist
Church, 14825 Manchester Road. Stop
by to view an array of decorated, festive
Christmas cookies for sale. For more information,
call (636)-256-7171.
• • •
The Christmas Traditions Cookie Sale,
hosted by the Old Trails Historical Society,
is from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Dec. 12
at the Bacon Log Cabin, 687 Henry Ave. in
Ballwin. Homemade cookies, candy, jams,
jellies, stocking stuffers and holiday gifts
will be featured. Chances for “A Year of
Cookies” are available. For more information
call Cindy at (636) 227-8859.
• • •
St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents
Christmas at the Cathedral with the
Sonos Handbell Ensemble and Frederica
von Stade, mezzo-soprano in association
with the St. Louis Archdiocesan Choirs at
8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and 2:30 p.m.
on Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets are available
online at www.cathedralconcerts.org.
• • •
The Alexandra Ballet presents “The
Nutcracker” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13
at Logan University, 2351 Clarkson Road
in Chesterfield. Order tickets online at
www.logan.brownpapertickets.com.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
The French Connection, a concert by
the St. Louis Philharmonic, is at 8 p.m.
on Friday, Nov. 20 at Logan University’s
Purser Center, 1851 Schoettler Road in
Chesterfield. Selections include Orchestral
excerpts from “Carmen,” Ravel’s “Rapsodie
Espagnole” and Kalinnikov’s “Symphony
No. 1 in G minor.” Tickets available
at www.stlphilharmonic.org.
• • •
“Bye Bye Birdie,” is at 7 p.m. on Nov.
19, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 22
at Marquette High School, 2351 Clarkson
Road in Chesterfield. Tickets can be purchased
at the door, or at the school from 11
a.m.-1 p.m. in the Commons. Save $5 on
admission to Santa’s Magical Kingdom
when you bring a coupon and unwrapped
toy along with you! Santa’s Magical
Kingdom is open through Jan. 3, 2016.
Admission is $20 per car, van or SUV.
For the coupon, visit the Santa’s Magical
Kingdom event listing online at www.
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• • •
The Genesis Jazz Project, directed
by Bob Waggoner, performs a concert to
benefit Circle Of Concern at 7:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Midwest Music Conservatory,
15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin.
Admission is a suggested donation of nonperishable
food items or $10.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester
Road in Wildwood, hosts a Service of
Remembrance on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. for all
those who are dealing with the grief and
the loss of a loved one. For more information,
visit www.livingwordumc.org.
• • •
The Caregivers Support Group-West
meets at 11 a.m on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at The
Pointe at Ballwin Commons, #1 Ballwin
Commons Circle. This is a free, mutual
support group that provides supportive
sharing, socialization and education programs.
To learn more, call (636) 227-2743
or email caregiversgroup@outlook.com.
• • •
Secrets of J. Edgar Hoover and the
FBI is from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.
9 at Chesterfield’s City Hall, 690 Chesterfield
Parkway West. For more information,
call (636) 537-4000.
• • •
The St. Louis Rams and American Red
Cross blood drive is from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.,
on Monday, Nov. 30, at The Pointe at Ballwin
Commons. Visit www.redcross.org/
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Jim Vail readily admits to being an emotional
guy. And his second “career” – serving
as the volunteer head of Manchester
United Methodist Church’s (MUMC) bike
rehab ministry – has led to an abundance of
emotional moments.
“When you see the expressions of surprise
and joy on a youngster’s face when
he or she realizes they are getting a new
bike – well, almost new – it can get to you,”
Vail confided. “But I’m not the only one
who has had those moments.”
Vail coordinates the efforts of a core
group of 15-20 volunteers who rehab
donated bicycles and then give them away
to needy recipients of all ages. Other volunteers,
who handle tasks ranging from
cleaning and basic repairs to a variety of
record-keeping and other support tasks,
boost the number involved to nearly 100.
A retired industrial technology teacher
at Lafayette High, Vail, 78, is typical of
many of the program’s volunteers. “But
we’re not age-restricted in any way,” he
said. “Regardless of age, if a person wants
to help, there are jobs that need to be done.”
Volunteers need not be MUMC members.
The bike rehab ministry at MUMC has
come a long way in 16 years.
“The initial idea was to put pocket
change in a coffee can with the goal of getting
enough money to buy bikes for needy
children,” Vail recalls. The effort quickly
grew to include accepting donated bikes
and making any needed repairs so that they,
too, could be given to the needy.
In the program’s first year, 60 bikes were
given away.
Since then, the numbers have grown
rapidly. At a recent two-day rehab weekend
– one of four such events now being
held annually – the finishing touches were
put on about 50 bicycles before they were
trucked to Kingdom House in St. Louis
where they will be given away.
Included in that number was the 5,000th
bike that has been rehabbed and given
away, a shiny red mountain bike.
Bicycles for adults come with a cable
lock, also provided by the church. A helmet,
which the rehab group buys in various sizes
and in volume, also comes with every bike.
“The only ‘price’ we charge for any
bike that’s given away is a promise that
the recipient will wear that helmet,” Vail
explained.
Donated bicycles arrive in every condition
imaginable. Some are in like-new
condition and can be sold to help pay for
the various supplies and parts needed in the
rehabbing process. Although MUMC supported
the ministry financially in its early
years, the program now is self-funded.
Cash contributions and income from bikes
that are sold pay the bills.
Roger Sulzer, 81, is one of the core volunteers.
“Whatever kind of problem with
a bike that you can imagine, we’ve seen it
here,” he said. “But between those of us
who work in the program, we can do just
about anything with any bike.”
Sulzer said he specializes in repairing
and adjusting twist-type, gear-shifting
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Hot Wok Café in Chesterfield is home to casual chic Chinese cuisine
By SUZANNE CORBETT
Adam Shih was born a restaurant kid.
“I’ve been in this all my life – since I was
little,” said Shih, chef/owner of Hot Wok
Café in Chesterfield, the family restaurant
established by his father, William. “My
dad opened the business in 1991 using his
recipes that we still use [and] that he perfected
over the years.”
Shih describes those recipes and his cuisine
as Peking/Szechuan with a touch of
Korean, reflecting his father’s homeland.
“My dad grew up in Korea, then moved
to San Francisco where he picked up most
of his cooking style,” Shih said.
The cooking style and presentation at Hot
Wok Café provides a casual, yet elegant
dining experience accented with white
tablecloths and a well-appointed and decorated
dining room. According to Shih, those
refinements “set a higher standard and an
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unexpected luxury.” The combination of
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which offers American Chinese-style dishes
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with authentic dishes such as Salt & Pepper
Shrimp, a common dish in China.
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popular West Coast item featuring stirfried
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shoots with crispy-fried rice sticks. Such
unique blends create a balance of flavors,
which has become a Hot Wok Café trademark.
It’s a technique achieved through the
Shih family’s careful refinement of recipes,
along with its use of spices and ingredients
that yield fresh flavors without comprising
traditional tastes.
“All our sauces are homemade and all are
a little different than other places,” Shih said.
“Our Hunan sauce has a balance, a little
spicy and a little tangy.
Our Sesame Chicken isn’t
breaded and its sauce is a
little sweet and a little spicy.”
Hot Wok’s menu sports six
full columns, divided into the
usual sections of fowl, beef,
seafood, et cetera; along with
fried rice, foo young, chow
mein, chop suey and the venerable
Mu Shu variations served with homemade
pancakes – think Asian fajitas.
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the unexpected such as Chicken
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Pan Beef, which arrives on a sizzling plate.
Seafood Clay Pot, another unique dish, is
filled with shrimp and scallops cooked
and served as promised in a clay pot.
Snow White Seafood Soup, a single order
of which serves two or one person with a
hefty appetite, is a rare find and a must try.
Snow White combines shrimp, scallops
and calamari in a chicken stock base that’s
laced with threads of egg white.
“The seafood noodle soup is one of our
specialties I’m proud of because it’s made
with our own noodles. It’s a recipe that
took my dad and [me] years to get it just
right,” Shih said.
Hot Wok Café is one of the few Chinese
restaurants that will take the time to prepare
traditional Peking Duck, provided that
diners give the restaurant a full day’s notice.
“Everything is made fresh to order, plated
and served,” Shih said.
It’s a strategy that ensures each dish
will retain its optimum flavor and texture,
which is why you won’t see a buffet.
“I’ve never been a fan of a buffet,” Shih
said. “I want everything to be the best; that’s
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Amy Schumer, Dec. 18, Scottrade Center
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STL Symphony, “Peter and the Wolf,”
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Stone in Love: A Tribute to Journey,
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small. Free estimates.
(314) 892-1003
FOR SALE
NEW... STILL IN BOX! Whirlpool
1.9 cu.ft. Over-the-Range
Microwave with Sensor Cooking
Controls (white) Common space
30-in.; Actual size 29.93-in. $100
314-703-7456
GUTTER CLEANING
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter Guards
Window Cleaning • Painting • Landscaping
Tree Trimming • Painting Interior/Exterior
Deck & Fence Powerwashing & Sealing
INSURED • SENIOR DISCOUNTS
Call Chris 636-349-3231
or cell 314-620-6677
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
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.
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.
HAULING
Skips Hauling & Demolition!
Junk hauling and removal. Cleanouts,
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.
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
SPECIALIZE IN DAMAGE
CONTROL: Expert CAULK-
ING APPLICATION/ PRODUCT
KNOWLEDGE for showers, tubs,
windows, doors and trim.
STOP the LEAKS and DAMAGE.
Also Carpentry & Deck Repair.
- Call John Hancock today!
636-795-2627.
Total Bathroom Remodeling
Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical
21 Years Experience
Accurate Repair & Remodeling,
LLC - Quality Remodeling and
Handyman Services. Kitchens,
Baths, Carpentry, Small repairs.
Trusted by homeowners for over
14 years. www.remodelguy.com
314-255-7034 We accept MC & Visa
HIRING
Donut Shop
OVERNIGHT
FRYER/DECORATOR
and PT Counter Person
Call Ann 636-527-2227
Inside Sales: PT person to set
appointments for professional
market. Accounting knowledge
helpful. Experience in cold calling
very helpful. Excellent pay.
Ellisville location. 636-271-9190
FDIC
Part-time Teller
position available at our
Chesterfield location.
Must have high school diploma
or equivalent and prior
cash handling experience.
• APPLY ONLINE AT •
www.pulaskibankstl.com
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, gender, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other legally protected status.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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.
LANDSCAPING
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.mienerlandscaping.com
• Pool & Hot Tub Removal
and grading • Walk behind
track loader work • Small tree
& shrub removal • Complete
hardscape/landscape installs.
Call today 636-299-2698
FALL LEAVES
CLEAN-UP
Leaf Vacuum
636.293.2863
ALL TYPES OF LANDSCAPING
• Landscape Maintenance •
Yard Clean-up, Leaf Removal,
Bush Trimming, Mulching
Erosion Control, Stone Walls
Call 636-366-4007 or 314-873-7091
See us at www.A1Erosion.com
Complete Lawn Maintenence
for Residential & Commercial
LEAF CLEAN-UP & VACUUMING
Fertilizing • Planting • Sodding
Seeding • Mowing • Mulching
Edging • Spraying • Weeding
Pruning • Trimming
Bed Maintenance • Dethatching
Brush Removal • Retaining Walls
Paver Patios • Drainage Work
DECK STAINING
BY BRUSH ONLY
Fully Insured • References
NO Spraying or Rolling/Mess!
www.cedarbeautifulstaining.com
RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS
MOWING
STAINING DECKS BY BRUSH
Free Estimate
314-280-2779
LUIS GODINA
Prof. Lawn Mowing & Maintenance
Leaf & SNOW
Removal!
Trim Bushes • Sodding
Mulch • Retaining Walls
314-365-7524
VALLEY LANDSCAPE CO.
Tree and shrub trimming and
removal, complete lawn care.
(636) 458-8234 We accept MC/
Visa/AMEX/Discover.
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.
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.
I BUY HOMES
ALL CASH - AS-IS
I have been buying and selling
for over 30 years.
$ $
No obligation.
No commission.
No fixing up.
It doesn't cost to find out
how much you can get.
314-852-5467
30 Years!
Protect Now for EXTREME Winter!
Your Message
LOUD & CLEAR
West Newsmagazine
classifeds work!
636.591.0010
REAL ESTATE
Substitute Meal Delivery Driver
West County Senior Center
Multiple Sub drivers needed for
Meals on Wheels route. $7.75/hr Licensed Landscape
No guaranteed hours, on-call Architect/Designer
as needed to fill in for staff ~ Free Estimates ~
vacations, sick days etc. Will drive
an agency vehicle. HS diploma Call 314-426-8833
or equivalent. Clean driving
record, Class E Missouri driver
www.mplandscapingstl.com
license, or able to obtain.
Must ask for
Pre employment drug screen
Lyndon Anderson
and background check. EOE
LEAF REMOVAL &
For more information contact CLEAN-UPS 314-496-5822
Laura Reich at 636-207-4231or
Berkshire Hathaway Select Prop.
Office: 636-394-2424
e-mail lreich@mid-eastaaa.org
636-432-3451
ROOFING
MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC.
ADVANCED NURSING SER- Clean-Up, Mowing, Mulching,
VICES now hiring for all shifts. Aeration, Trimming/Edging,
CNAs, HHAs, LPNs and RN positions
available. Taking applica-
Install, Planting, Retaining Walls,
Weeding, Leaf/Tree Removal, Sod
tions on Tuesdays and Thursdays
9am-11am and 1pm-3pm at 141
N. Meramec, Suite 102, Clayton.
Questions? Call 314-863-3030.
Paver Patio, Stone & Brick and
Drainage work! FREE ESTIMATES.
636-293-2863 • 636-346-6923
moraleslandscape@hotmail.com
• W E S T C L A S S I F I E D S •
ROOFING
Kirkwood Roofing
Insurance Specialist
All types of Roofing
Fully Insured • FREE Estimates
314-909-8888
KirkwoodRoofing.com
PAINTING
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.
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!
GARY SMITH
PAINTING & REPAIR
Interior/Exterior • Wallpaper
Dry Wall • Crown Molding & Trim
- 25 years Experience -
Fully Insured • Owner/Operator
Call Gary 314-805-7005
TREE CARE
Residential • Commercial
Complete Tree Service
Tree & Brush Removal • Pruning • Dead-Wooding
Deep Root Fertilization • Stump Grinding • Cabling
Storm Clean-Up • Plant Healthcare
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
314-426-2911
www.buntonmeyerstl.com
DORSEY TREE SERVICE - Trees
trimmed or removed, stumps
removed. Bucket Truck service.
Fully insured. In business for 30
years. Call 314-355-5115.
WATERPROOFING
WATERPROOFING
Basement Waterproofing
Yard & Gutter Drains
Storm Sewer Installation
& Replacements
33 Years Experience • FREE Estimates
Call Tony 636-675-2231
TOP NOTCH Waterproofing &
Foundation Repair LLC
Cracks, sub-pump systems, structural
& concrete repairs. Exterior
drainage correction. Serving Missouri
for 15 yrs. Free estimate
636-281-6982. Finally, a contractor
who is honest & leaves the
job site clean. Lifetime Warranties.
WEDDING SERVICES
Marriage Ceremonies
Anytime, Anywhere
~ Full Service Ministry ~
{314} 703-7456

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Real estate showcase
Exquisite Villa in Meadowbrook
Better than new, this exquisite villa on
the Meadowbrook Country Club grounds
combines the spaciousness and privacy
of a detached residence and the carefree
advantages of the villa lifestyle. Your
visitors will be wowed as they enter this
large, fully upgraded home with open
dining room and inviting office/living
room with fireplace. Meander into the
great room with grand 18-foot ceilings,
which opens to a timeless kitchen
overlooking the screened porch
and deck with pond views. The
master suite offers a serene
retreat with sophisticated bath
and expansive his and hers
custom closets. Up the wrought
iron staircase, you will find
two additional bedroom suites
and loft area. The light-filled
lower level has a wonderful
entertaining space with family
room, large custom bar with
beautiful cabinets and wine
refrigerator/bar/kitchen.
This lovely villa is in
perfect condition with over
5,650 square feet of living
space and oversized threecar
garage, and is priced
to sell below appraisal.
299 Meadowbrook Country Club • $999,000
– THIS PROPERTY OFFERED BY –
314-725-0009
www.dielmannsothebysrealty.com
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
DESIGN OF RIES ROAD BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public meeting will be held at The Pointe
at Ballwin Commons located at #1 Ballwin Commons Circle (off Old Ballwin Road) on Thursday,
December 17, 2015, between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Central Standard Time. Handicap access is
available. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning their views
on the design of the Ries Road Bridge Replacement Project with reference to the economic and
social effects of such design, its impact of the environment and its consistency with the goals
and objectives of the community. The presently contemplated improvement is as follows:
This project is located on Fishpot Creek between Manchester Road and Ramsey Lane. The work
consists of removing the existing bridge and constructing a new bridge with sidewalks on both
sides. The street will be closed to all traffic at the creek during construction.
Maps, plats, and other detailed information prepared by the City of Ballwin and its engineering
consultant CDG Engineers, will be available for public inspection and copying at the office of the
City Engineer at 200 Park Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011. Written statements and exhibits will
be received at the meeting. Written statements and exhibits will be made a part of the public
meeting record if received within ten days after the date of the meeting. Tentative schedules for
right of way acquisition and construction will be discussed at the meeting.
If you are disabled and require special services at the public meeting, please notify City Engineer
Gary Kramer at 636-227-9000 or RELAY MISSOURI 1-800-735-2966 TDD so that arrangements
for those services can be made.
CITY OF BALLWIN
BY CITY ENGINEER
Wonderful Chesterfield Ranch!
Spectacular renovated home by Top West County Designer!
Everything replaced in this 4 bd, 2.5 ba, 1/2 acre lot. The
kitchen has 42” custom cabinets, granite counter tops,
center island breakfast bar, stainless appliances, custom tile
back splash, built in microwave, new windows, engineered
hardwood flrng, stone frpl, open spacious great room &
112 Minitree Ct. • Ladue Woods Subdivision • 63017
living room, DBL french doors to the newly finished stamped
concrete patio, main floor laundry, brick paver walkway, new roof, vinyl siding, gutters & fascia. Grt
Rm has a stone gas frpl, vaulted with beam and ceiling fan, LR
has floor to ceiling windows, Formal Dining room off foyer with
double french doors. All rooms have extra wide crown & base
moldings, Mstr Bth has marble flooring, large walk in shower.
Sandy Trenz 314.308.4398
636.779.8080

Mary Beth Presents...Fabulous Fall Listings!
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MAGNIFICENT ESTATE
FRENCH COUNTRY MANSE
18615 Charlevoix Lane
Wildwood • $839,000
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32 Grand Meridien Forest
Wildwood • $1,850,000
1.5 Story, 5 Bedroom’s, 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
1238 Shepard Oaks Court
Wildwood • $1,699,000
1 Story, 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full and 2 Half Baths
NEW PRICE
2509 Greenbriar Ridge Drive
Des Peres • $989,000
2 Story, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
824 Bluespring Lane
Frontenac • $865,000
1.5 Story, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
10 Vanessa Drive
Town and Country • $849,000
1.5 Story, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
2100 Brook Hill Court
Chesterfield • $825,000
2 Story, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
1132 Weidman Road
Town and Country • $774,000
Atrium Ranch, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
16409 Farmers Mill Lane
Chesterfield • $689,900
Ranch home, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
Twenty One gracious estate homes to be built in the
premier community of Homestead Estates!
1-3-Acre lots from $225,000 • Three 10-acre lots for $350,000 each
Beautiful Wooded Community near Babler Park
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Bring your builder or choose from plans starting from $600s
Inventory is low, now is the perfect time to put your home on the market.
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Truly unique homes for the connoisseur of life.
NEW PRICE!
NEW PRICE!
23 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES
4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,998,000
Elegant estate with Gale Henderson residence, salt
water pool, lake & horse stable on 5 acres.
14800 SUGARWOOD TRAIL | CHESTERFIELD
6 BEDROOMS, 9½ BATHS $1,900,000
Important home on 4.53 acres with an 8-stall barn,
riding ring & pool. Vaulted ceilings & terrazzo floors.
10 SHERWYN LANE | LADUE SCHOOLS
4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,835,000
Exquisite home to be built on tranquil, tree-framed
acre. Architectural details, expansive kitchen & more.
12050 CARBERRY PLACE | TOWN AND COUNTRY
4 BEDROOMS, 6 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,499,000
Stately custom home offers superior quality finishes
with wonderful entertaining areas including pool.
NEW LISTING!
NEW PRICE!
NEW PRICE!
19 BRIARBROOK TRAIL | DES PERES
4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,495,000
Custom stone home with 6,477 sq ft of total living
space. Custom rustic kitchen, custom moldings & more.
9 LADUE MEADOWS LANE | CREVE COEUR
4 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $1,195,000
Elegant, custom home sitting on 1.25 acres. Spacious
great room, chef’s kitchen & main floor master suite.
1160 WEIDMAN | TOWN AND COUNTRY
4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $1,149,000
Stunning 10-year-old home with every modern
amenity including a gorgeous kitchen & great room.
12032 CONWAY ROAD | VILLAGE OF WESTWOOD
4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $1,075,000
Impressive new home on a beautiful .844-acre lot.
Open floor plan with lovely design and upscale finishes.
18558 GREAT MEADOW | WILDWOOD
4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $999,950
Inviting & sophisticated home filled with exquisite detail.
Light-filled open floor plan & gleaming wood floors.
299 MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB | BALLWIN
4 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $999,000
Exquisite villa combines the spaciousness of a detached
residence with the carefree advantages of a villa lifestyle.
457 OSAGE RIDGE | AUGUSTA
5 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 73 ACRES $945,000
This Bernoudy treasure sits in the heart of
Missouri’s wine country with breathtaking views.
930 REVERE DRIVE | TOWN AND COUNTRY
4 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $849,000
Dramatic, light-filled contemporary home with
impressive kitchen & airy first floor master suite.
NEW PRICE!
13643 AMIOT | PARKWAY CENTRAL SCHOOLS
5 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $735,000
Historic Arts & Crafts estate perched above Creve
Coeur Lake on almost an acre will enchant you.
1360 KIEFER BLUFFS DRIVE | BALLWIN
4 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $549,900
Fall in love with this meticulously maintained home.
Vaulted ceilings create an open atmosphere.
375 CHAMPION WAY DRIVE | BALLWIN
3 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $549,888
High-end finishes grace this contemporary, modern villa.
Mahogany floors, Venecia maple cabinets & granite.
12343 BALLAS WOODS CT | TOWN AND COUNTRY
4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $465,000
Great potential in this residence situated on
1.05 treed acre lot in a desirable location.
NEW PRICE!
389 BRUNHAVEN COURT | CHESTERFIELD
2 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $409,900
This beautiful open concept villa defines move-in
ready. Vaulted great room, gourmet kitchen & more.
8301 Maryland Avenue
Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63105
314.725.0009
12364 SOUTH OUTER 40 | TOWN AND COUNTRY
3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $349,000
Completely updated ranch with a large kitchen,
gorgeous hardwood floors & finished lower level.
12040 CONWAY ROAD | VILLAGE OF WESTWOOD
4 BEDROOMS, .43 ACRES $299,900
Charming cottage in an amazing location. Updated
kitchen, hardwood floors & finished lower level.
Celebrating 10 years of Excellence
www.dielmannsothebysrealty.com
1175 MILL CROSSING #201 | CREVE COEUR
3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $275,000
Largest available floor plan boasting more than
2,180 sq. ft. Charming end unit with bonus room.

Victorian Gardens
Resort Style Living • Nutritious Chef Prepared Meals
Spacious Luxury Apartments • Fun Filled Activities
• Staff Led Exercises & Water Aerobics
Health & Wellness Programs • Complimentary Transportation
See our newly
redesigned rooms with large closets
Join Us For A Free Seminar
On Topics That Matter Most Form Community Experts ...
Educational Presentation:
2 Part Series
Stages of Alzheimer’s
& Understanding
the Disease Process
6:30 - 8:30 p.m
November 30th
& December 1st
Conducted by Barbara Bailey, MSW
Learn the stages of Alzheimber’s Disease
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December 3, 2105
Chef Prepared
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Alzheimer’s Support
Group Meeting
6:30 p.m.
December 16, 2015
Conducted by Barbara Bailey, MSW
We encourage anyone who is taking care of
someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or has a
loved one with the disease to participate.
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15 Hilltop Village Center Dr.
Eureka, MO 63025
636.587.3737