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Somehow, firing Tomahawk missiles at
Syria suddenly changed people’s opinions
of President Trump. Now they call him a
“serious” leader.
William Kristol said Trump’s action
“reassures you.”
Senators Lindsey Graham and John
McCain, long critical of Trump, now say
he “deserves the support of the American
people.”
Politicians from France, the U.K., the
EU, Turkey, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Australia
expressed their support. So did Hillary
Clinton.
“Why is war such an alluring illusion?”
asks Jeffrey Tucker, of the Foundation for
Economic Education. “Good intentions are
never enough to justify government intervention
in anything. This is especially true
in war, the meanest, deadliest and most
destructive government program ever conceived.
And yet we keep doing it.”
Trump says pictures of Syrian children
killed by nerve gas moved him to order the
attack. His supporters say launching the
missiles was the “moral” thing to do.
But Syria’s dictator killed more children
in the past.
In 2013, after a horrible chemical attack,
Trump tweeted, “Do not attack Syria.
There is no upside and tremendous downside
... If the U.S. attacks Syria and hits the
wrong targets, killing civilians, there will
be worldwide hell to pay. Stay away.”
Fortunately, it appears that these missile
strikes didn’t kill civilians. But four years
ago, Trump also said, “What will we get
for bombing Syria besides more debt and a
possible long term conflict?”
What changed? Just seeing pictures on
TV?
For years, we’ve tried to sort out who is
on which side in Syria. Last week’s attack
was an awfully fast switch to military
action.
Both Democratic and Republican interventionists
focus on Assad as the bad guy.
Many say getting rid of him will make the
Syrian public less likely to side with ISIS.
Maybe. But they’ve been completely
wrong before about the aftermath of war. In
Syria, dozens of factions are fighting each
other. We don’t know the motives of all of
them. Some rebels Assad wants to crush
are openly allied with ISIS.
None of this makes Assad a good guy,
but it means we don’t know what will
replace him if he gets toppled. Fourteen
years ago, many people thought nothing
could be worse for Iraq than Saddam Hussein.
The groups unleashed when Saddam
fell were worse.
Before that, our support of “freedom
fighters” in Afghanistan helped arm the
Taliban and eventually ISIS. Today, they
kill Americans with weapons American
taxpayers paid for.
In Libya, Tucker reminds us, “The U.S.
intervened with airstrikes to overthrow
a terrible dictator but instead of unleashing
freedom, the results unleashed a terror
army that continues to spread violence and
death ... It is not enough merely to bomb
a government or regime into disgrace,
resignation or obliteration. It is grossly
irresponsible not to ask the question: what
comes after?”
We don’t even know for certain that it
was the Syrian president who used nerve
gas.
He claims his regime attacked anti-government
militias with conventional bombs,
and one must have hit gas that the militias
themselves stored.
I don’t know if that’s true, but I have a
hard time being as confident as people like
John McCain about what’s going on over
in the Middle East.
Even if Assad was responsible for the
nerve gas, it’s not obvious that using nerve
gas is a more horrendous crime than fighting
wars by other means. Nearly everyone
seems to think so, and chemical weapons
do drift in the air, making them more likely
to kill civilians. But families torn apart by
conventional bombs take little consolation
in knowing that what killed their relatives
wasn’t poison gas.
If Trump turns out to be like most past
presidents, he’ll see his popularity rise
because he took military action. George
W. Bush’s approval rating spiked 10 percent
after he invaded Iraq. When his father
invaded, his approval rating jumped 28
percent.
Trump loves being popular. I fear his
new slogan may be “Syria first, then North
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To the Editor:
What a great surprise when my husband
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at the American Legion Post 208 and we
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Preventing child abuse
To the Editor:
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month,
and youth-serving organizations across
the country will work this month to raise
awareness and understanding about a topic
that needs more attention in more communities:
child sexual abuse.
Statistics reveal that about 1 in 10 children
in the United States will be sexually
abused before their 18th birthday. Sadly,
in more than 90 percent of reported cases,
the abuser is someone the child knows and
trusts.
The Gateway Region YMCA, along
with other YMCAs across the country, will
participate in the “Five Days of Action for
Child Abuse Prevention” from April 24-28.
During this week, we encourage you to
come into any one of our 24 Ys to sign a
pledge in support of protecting children.
We will share information and resources
with the community about how to recognize,
prevent and report child sexual abuse.
While we are placing a special emphasis
on this topic during the month of April,
protecting youth from abuse is our Y’s top
priority every single day of the year. That’s
because keeping kids safe from abuse is
essential to their healthy development.
Studies show that children who experience
adverse childhood experiences like sexual
abuse are more likely to adopt risky behaviors
like smoking and drug use, develop
chronic health conditions such as depression
and heart disease, underperform academically
and die early.
Also, abuse doesn’t discriminate. It happens
to children of all ages, genders, races,
faiths and socioeconomic classes. It is a
broad-based, too-common a crime in our
country today. The good news is that child
sexual abuse is preventable, and at our Y,
we have taken this to heart.
As a community, we have an obligation
to nurture our children and protect their
only childhood. We must prevent child
sexual abuse to live up to this obligation.
Tim Helm
Questioning medicare
To the editor:
An article by the Associated Press titled
“Trustees: Tiny rise in Social Security benefits
in 2017, Medicare fund running dry
early” [June 23, 2016] states:
“Medicare provides health insurance
for more than 55 million people, including
seniors and disabled people. After its
inpatient care trust fund runs dry in 2028,
Medicare would only be able to pay 87
percent of projected costs.
“Medicare’s insolvency date has moved
closer despite a recent stretch of slow
growth in health care costs, with notable
exceptions like prescription drugs. Experts
who advise the trustees said the change
of insolvency dates was mainly technical,
due in part to lower-than-expected income
from payroll taxes.”
I share this because, like Social Security,
Medicare is a ponzi scheme, relying on
working people to pay for retired people,
albeit Medicare has some premium payment
income.
Our previous president and his challenged
administration wanted to increase
benefits, while at the same time hindering
people from obtaining employment who
keep the trust fund afloat. I would call that
insanity.
Sure, people benefit from the coverage
Medicare provides, but to say “it works” is
a broad brush statement absent the details
of its underlying problems. The government
is fairly poor at operating anything
but a tank, battleship or fighter jet, and they
should limit themselves to that. Let’s not
forget the fraud perpetrated on the system
– a simple search revealed two cases last
year: one for $1 billion involving three
individuals and another involving 301
people for $900 million.
Again, stick to defense.
The free market works, it’s when the
government intervenes and/or thinks that
people will simply fall in line with their
“reasoning” that the market doesn’t work.
Health savings accounts [HSAs] do help
and should not be ignored. In the era of
Obamacare with high deductible plans,
HSAs help a lot. They reduce your taxes
and provide a cushion to pay those out of
pocket costs.
I would also like to praise Dennis Prager
for his latest article on celebrating Donald
Trump. I also vigorously opposed Donald
Trump prior to his nomination, and in no
alternate universe, would I vote for Hillary.
I also did not understand never-trump-ers.
President Trump is succeeding in spite of
the mainstream media and Chuck Schumer.
Jon Schulte
Swift retribution
To the Editor:
Regarding the missile strike in Syria,
place yourself in the position of President
of the United States Donald J. Trump. His
hand was forced by the past administration
for not acting, when Obama drew the “red
line” that was not to be crossed, or experience
retribution. This did not happen under
Obama’s watch and he allowed Assad
to continue with his tactics of genocide
against his own people.
By not acting when he should have,
Obama allowed another player to enter the
picture, Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Russia is
in dire need of a warm water port, so they
set up Assad as a “client government” and
a puppet, to gain this needed port. Plus, the
fact they are setting up a force of air power
in that region, doesn’t help the territory
either. So, let’s just consider this missile
strike proportional and immediate action
taken by Trump a measured and limited
response against chemical attacks against
civilians, which included women and children.
This was a great tactical move, which
hopefully opened the eyes of many world
leaders about the swift action our country’s
military and the formidable power it can
bring to bear against the evil in this world.
Putin, Kim Jong Un, Bashar al-Assad,
ISIS and the Ayatollah of Iran need to keep
an eye on Trump, because he is going to
put the United States first and retribution
will be swift and effective.
Michael Sargent
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EDITORIAL
Drag the lake
For our money, “drag the lake” is the
Missouri version of President Trump’s
“drain the swamp,” with a little bit of
Show-Me State nuance thrown in. Drag
the lake means transparency, it means
discovery, it literally means “Show Me.”
This week, Gov. Eric Greitens will
celebrate his 100th day in office. So
what has the political outsider shown us
to this point?
First off, there is much to like. Greitens
is a highly effective communicator
with strong policy beliefs. Frankly,
he just looks and sounds an awful lot
like a state CEO. He dove head-on into
trying to make sense of a muddled and
problematic Missouri economy. His new
budget deftly handled some harsh fiscal
realities while matching up with his
campaign rhetoric.
Greitens also moved swiftly to make
Missouri the nation’s 28th “right-towork”
state. In many ways, this was
viewed as a pro-business, anti-worker
move. The reality is more complicated
than that. Unions have been struggling
for some time. Fifty years ago, 1 in 4
Missouri workers was paying union
dues. Today, that number is just 1 in 10.
Unions have bigger problems than rightto-work,
and Greitens signed a law that
he knew maintained competitive balance
for both businesses and workers in
this state.
Greitens also played a lead role in
convincing state legislators to not vote
themselves a pay raise during a time
of slashed state budgets. He has been a
consistent fiscal conservative, which is
desperately needed now in Missouri.
That said, there also is an awful lot
that Greitens has not shown us. Literally.
Take, as an example, his decision
to not use Missouri’s state aircraft for
travel. Under Gov. Nixon, this travel
was costing Missouri taxpayers more
than $300,000 per year. Staying true
to his conservative ideals, Greitens has
eschewed the state-sponsored travel. But
he has not eschewed travel. Sometimes,
he flies on commercial airlines such as
Southwest. More often, however, he is
using private jets to get around the country,
but he has not yet disclosed who is
paying for that travel.
Not using taxpayer money is good.
Not telling the taxpayers whose money
he is using instead is bad. It appears
that sometimes Greitens is using campaign
funds to pay for the private
travel, which he will eventually have to
disclose. But when he is only traveling
inside the state, laws will not require
him to be transparent about who is
paying.
The governor also was less than transparent
about who paid for his inaugural
ball. While this is not a requirement, it
is a longstanding tradition for governors
to disclose who pays for these lavish
parties. This is one political tradition
worth keeping, but to this point Greitens
has refused to disclose who gave what
amount. That same lack of transparency
exists in the governor’s decision to not
release his tax returns.
Perhaps most troubling, Greitens
seems to be using the various legal loopholes
to funnel campaign contributions
through so called “dark money” organizations.
Basically, these are nonprofit
entities not directly tied to the governor
that allow unlimited, undisclosed funds
to be raised. This is not a good look for
a political outsider who ran on a new,
transparent form of government.
We think Gov. Greitens has an
extremely bright future in politics, both
in this state and nationally, but it is time
for him to drag the lake.
If Greitens can add a layer of radical
transparency to his otherwise formidable
political skill set, the sky is the limit.
Live the state motto, Mr. Governor.
Show us who is paying for all these bills.
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BALLWIN
Cities looking at plan to fix road
The cities of Ellisville and Ballwin
are reviewing the possibility of working
together to fix an unsafe situation on
Reinke Road.
Ballwin City Administrator Eric Hanson
noted the effort during his report at the
city’s Board of Aldermen meeting April 10.
An east-west portion of Reinke connects
New Ballwin Road to the north-south segment
of Reinke and it’s an S-type curve
along that east-west stretch that presents
the problem. Going east, Reinke makes a
fairly sharp and short downhill turn to the
right before making another quick turn to
the left as it heads toward New Ballwin.
The change in elevation limits visibility
approaching the curve from either direction,
and the curve’s sharpness makes it
easy for vehicles of inattentive or speeding
drivers to drift across the centerline of the
narrow two-lane road. Wet, slippery pavement
can worsen the situation.
There are no sidewalks on either side of
the road at that point. Drainage also can
be a problem.
The section of road is the dividing line
between Ellisville on the north and Ballwin
on the south.
At least part of the problems will be
addressed in connection with a new subdivision
going in on the south side of the
roadway. If a plan can be worked out to
correct other deficiencies, the cities would
share the cost involved, Hanson said. A
firm timetable for the project has not been
set.
City renews contract
with Ameren
More than four months after a contract
renewal between Ameren Missouri
and Ballwin first came up, an ordinance
approving the agreement has received the
city’s endorsement.
Action came on a unanimous vote at the
city’s April 10 Board of Aldermen meeting
where aldermen first discussed the contract’s
length and options for terminating
the pact.
The contract renewal first was on the
board’s agenda last November. The agreement
involves Ameren’s providing streetlights
throughout the city and giving it
authority to erect and maintain the needed
poles and other equipment. But when
aldermen spotted a number of errors in an
accompanying list of street light locations,
action was delayed pending a more thorough
review.
Among the errors were streetlight locations
not in the city and other sites that
were not included but should have been.
Since then, the issue has been on the
agenda several times but no action has
been taken because the electric utility had
not responded.
Alderman Jimmy Terbrock asked what
would happen if the city decided to end
the contract and take responsibility for the
city’s electric service requirements. The
agreement’s 20-year duration also was
questioned.
City Attorney Bob Jones said the contract
contains no termination provisions
but that state regulations address that possibility.
With a 20-year time period, the city
can receive a municipal discount, according
to state rules, he added.
City Administrator Eric Hanson noted
that in Illinois, where electric service has
been deregulated, municipalities, as well
as other users, can choose who provides
them with power and for how long. Hanson’s
background includes serving as a
city administrator in that state and he was
involved in negotiating electric service
contracts on the community’s behalf.
WILDWOOD
City considers eradicating honeysuckle
in Anniversary Park
The Wildwood City Council, on April
10, approved the first reading of legislation
that will authorize Mayor Jim Bowlin to
negotiate and execute a cost share agreement
with the Missouri Department of
Conservation for removal of invasive bush
honeysuckle in Anniversary Park. But
some councilmembers are concerned that
its removal may add to erosion at the adjacent
Caulk’s Creek.
A final vote on the legislation, which
would cost an estimated $6,000, is set for
April 24.
City officials have said there are about
eight acres of wooded area at the park,
located at 16511 Clayton Road, that are
heavily infested with bush honeysuckle,
which they said degrades the quality of
wildlife habitat.
City Administrator Ryan Thomas said
this would be the first city project of a new
planned citywide bush honeysuckle eradication
plan.
Councilmember Katie Dodwell [Ward 4]
worried that the removal effort could exacerbate
erosion on Caulk’s Ceek.
“We do need to look at sensitive areas
and possibly use alternative plantings
there,” Thomas said.
Councilmember Jeff Levitt [Ward 7]
said the city may eventually want to look
into soliciting volunteers to help in honeysuckle
removal. He said volunteers have
been used before in Ellisville’s Bluebird
Park.
Thomas said the city is planning its own
first removal event for Sept. 9 and will continue
efforts going forward on the second
Saturday of each month.
“To start the effort, the Department of
Conservation suggested we work with a
company that has specialized in this kind
of removal,” Thomas said.
Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning
and parks, said future work could
include use of volunteers, once city officials
see how removal is best conducted.
Planned roadwork could
close Hwy. 109 bridge
State officials are determining whether
the Hwy. 109 bridge over Hwy. 100 in
Wildwood will have to be entirely closed
to traffic during plans for deck replacement
and widening next year.
During a Wildwood City Council work
session on April 10, Karen Yeomans,
MoDOT’s area engineer for Southwest St.
Louis County, said plans are to remove the
current bridge deck and widen the bridge
from three to four lanes. The cost of the
project is estimated at $2.3 million.
According to Yeomans, plans are to open
bids for the work in January 2018. However,
until MoDOT is further along with
the project and until it has a contractor on
board, there is no exact determination of
when work will start.
“If we entirely close Hwy. 109, we can
do the work over three months in the
summer of next year,” Yeomans said. “If
we are forced to do the work in stages,
with the bridge remaining open, the work
will take twice as long. No decisions
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this summer.”
If Hwy. 109 were to be closed, detours
would have to be determined, Yeomans
said. “We plan to hold a public meeting, no
later than fall, on this bridge project,” she
added.
MISSOURI
Missourians ask to bash trash
Missourians from every corner of the
state are asked to do spring cleaning outdoors
and help fight litter through the
state’s annual No MOre Trash! Bash,
which continues through May 15.
The annual trash bash encourages people
to clean up litter across Missouri from
roadsides, parks, neighborhoods, rivers,
streams, trails and other places.
Each year, MoDOT alone spends about
$6 million to remove litter from more
than 385,000 acres of roadsides along the
34,000 state highway miles. Annual volunteer
trash pickup efforts, including the
trash bash and Adopt-A-Highway program,
are valued at $1 million.
Last year, more than 50,400 bags of
litter and several truckloads of debris were
picked up during the month-long trash
bash.
For more information and to learn how
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6636]. Participants can report their cleanup
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MOre Trash! pin.
MoDOT seeks public input
In accordance with Gov. Eric Greitens’
executive order, the Missouri Department
of Transportation has launched a comprehensive
review of the more than 200
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April 19, 2017
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By JIM ERICKSON
Any lingering doubts about the feasibility
of the proposed new sports and education
complex in Chesterfield Valley, and the
support and commitment behind it, likely
fell by the wayside with the formal unveiling
of project plans and the announcement
of its major financial backing.
Among the key announcements made
during the April 6 gathering of supporters,
civic leaders, Cardinals officials and news
media at the Brew House in Ballpark Village
was a $6 million contribution from
Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield. Rex is a financial
executive, a political activist known
for bankrolling the campaigns of political
candidates and causes, and a philanthropist
who has supported a variety of organizations
and entities through the Sinquefield
Charitable Foundation.
A major portion of the $23 million in
financial commitments needed by June
1, as called for in an agreement with the
city of Chesterfield, is already in hand. A
public fundraising period, launched at the
Ballpark Village gathering, is expected to
boost that amount before the deadline.
The Baseball and Softball Education
[BASE] Foundation, an organization
founded by a group of coaches and baseball/softball
parents, is behind the project
and working with Big Sports Properties,
LLC [BSP], a St. Louis-based partnership
group that is acting as the developer.
Named POWERplex, the development
ultimately will include a 74-acre campus
featuring dual sport domes, multiple turfed
fields and educational facilities designed to
attract traveling youth and amateur sports
teams from a broad area.
The operation will be located along North
Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield Valley, east
of the existing Chesterfield Valley Athletic
Complex.
“This isn’t just a sport megaplex,”
said St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike
Matheney, who is the project’s lead ambassador.
“A major component will be the Sinquefield
Center for Human Development,
a state-of-the-art education facility where
thousands of young athletes will receive
BASE training.” The center is named for
the project’s major donor.
BASE is a program emphasizing the core
values of leadership, teamwork, respect,
emotional control and an attitude of gratitude.
Classroom instruction will use sports
situations and real-life scenarios to teach
those values.
Rick Sems, president of the BASE Foundation
Board, estimates the POWERplex
development will draw 1.25 million annual
visitors by hosting up to 70 major events
and tournaments each year.
“Our goal is to reach as many teams,
players, coaches, parents and officials as
possible,” said Mike Clithero, BASE vice
president.
Described as the largest indoor/outdoor
sports complex in the nation, POWERplex
will include, in its first phase, 250,000 square
feet of climate-controlled space inside a
750-by-275-foot dome. In addition, a temporary
dome measuring 600 feet by 275 feet
will cover two turfed fields outside during
the winter months. The domes’ builder will
be Arizon Building Systems, a Maryland
A rendering of the proposed POWERplex project in the Chesterfield Valley
Heights-based company with manufacturing
facilities in Granite City, Illinois.
The Sinquefield Center will feature
breakout classrooms and a large auditorium
equipped for lectures, presentations
and interactive video conferencing.
Indoor activities can include four high
school/NCAA softball/little league fields,
12 volleyball or eight basketball courts, or
three high school/NCAA soccer/lacrosse
fields. The space also can be used for youth
rallies and conferences, sports tournaments,
outings for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts,
retreats and youth group lock-ins, pro and
college sports clinics and camps, concerts
and music festivals, health fairs and exhibits,
sports exhibits and other activities.
No public subsidies are forecast for the
actual campus development, although St.
Louis County is working on details for
committing up to $10 million for infrastructure
needs such as sewers, utilities and
roads to the site.
Included in plans for the site are hotel
accommodations, restaurants, retailers and
medical offices. Each for-profit partner on
the campus will share a fixed percent of all
sales and revenues with the BASE Foundation
for project viability and long-term
sustainability, according to a news release
from the foundation.
Chesterfield officials have signed an
agreement calling for the city to lease to
the developer 30 acres it now owns, as well
as an adjacent 22-acre site it is under contract
to purchase.
In response to a question from West
Newsmagazine, Dan Buck, managing
partner of BSP, outlined the status of the
project’s fundraising/financing efforts as
including:
• Philanthropic commitments totaling $11
million, as well as St. Louis County’s proposed
commitment of up to $10 million for
infrastructure needs.
• $15 million from an upcoming BASE
Foundation tax exempt bond sale. The
bonds are privately backed and are not
municipal bonds.
• $18 million to $25 million provided by
private developers of the hotel, restaurant,
retail and recreation and medical facilities
on the campus.
• An estimated $12 million from individual
and corporate contributions and
naming rights.
Passage of Prop T puts emphasis on lower class sizes in Eureka
By JESSICA MESZAROS
Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost opened
the board comments section of the Rockwood
School District Board of Education
meeting on April 6 with the following
words: “Great night, great week and a lot
of great things to talk about.”
In addition to the swearing-in of three
newly appointed board members, the
bond issue known as Proposition T [for
“Thrive’] passed with 67.38 percent voter
approval after the April 4 municipal election.
According to unofficial results, the
measure received a 67.01 percent majority
in St. Louis County and an additional 88.2
percent majority in Jefferson County. The
measure required a four-sevenths majority
vote, or about 57.14 percent, for passage.
“Of course, when you’re successful with
a bond issue, you hear a lot from the people
that were supporting the bond issue,” Knost
said. “I had a lot of people reaching out last
Wednesday after the vote and even late into
Tuesday evening, and people were happy. I
think people feel validated in their support.”
Prop T was passed to help the district
fund major capital projects for many district
schools. The proposed projects include
a new Eureka elementary school, adding
innovative learning and STEM spaces to
Rockwood elementary schools and replacing
outdated technology in classrooms.
Also included in the proposition are overall
school improvements, new classrooms at
Geggie Elementary and a new multipurpose
room at Wildwood Middle.
According to Knost, the new elementary
school is tentatively scheduled to be
up and running by fall 2019. The structure
takes about six months to plan, about three
months or so to go through the bidding
process and an additional year to build and
open the structure.
“It sounds like a long way off, but it takes
getting to work on it right now to get that
done,” Knost said.
The district’s emphasis on keeping class
sizes down and the passage of Prop T also
means that the district will have the ability
to consider smaller, more focused redistricting
efforts in the future to cope with
an influx of students rather than redrawing
boundaries across the entire school district.
The new proposition allows the district
to consider alternate methods of redistricting,
such as minor shifts or the use of
grandfathering for some families wanting
to stay with a certain school.
“When we’re not doing it to keep the entire
district from being impacted by an influx of
homes, then what we’re doing is looking at
areas with a laser focus,” Knost said.
Rockwood’s last full-boundary redistricting
effort took place in 1993 with the
opening of Marquette High and Rockwood
Summit High, resulting in growth from
two high schools to four high schools in
the district.
Passage of Prop T helps keep class sizes
manageable and allows for a more individualized
approach to addressing school
needs, Knost said.
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and allows us to keep doing the best we can
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Wildwood Councilmember Debra Smith
McCutchen [Ward 5] was the lone vote
against the first reading of legislation on
April 10 that would authorize Mayor Jim
Bowlin to negotiate and execute contracts
on behalf of the city with various contractors,
including Kelpe Construction Inc., to
build a new city salt storage facility.
Kelpe is donating the land, at 17955
Manchester Road, for the project.
The combined cost of the contracts is
estimated at as much as $792,299.64. A
final vote on the legislation is set for April
24.
Six bid packages are necessary to construct
the project. Kelpe Construction’s
bid, in the amount of $79,013.00, was the
lowest and best received for construction
management and site work, city officials
have said. Another bid from Kelpe, for
$48,091, was the lowest and best to furnish
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salt storage property donation
were related pieces of legislation that
would accept dedication of property to the
city at the new salt storage site for right-ofway
purposes and other uses, along with a
permanent cross access easement to allow
entry and exit to it from Manchester Road
at the northwest corner of St. Albans and
Manchester roads. Legislation allowing
Bowlin to execute a donation agreement
for the acquisition of property at that site
from Tom and Lisa Kelpe also was read.
Councilmember Katie Dodwell [Ward 4]
praised the donation by the Kelpe family,
saying it “will help the city save money in
the long run and provide safer roadways.”
Since the city’s incorporation in 1995,
Wildwood has been dependent on numerous,
privately-held locations for storage of
road salt.
But McCutchen countered that, while
she also appreciated the donation, she is
“concerned on transparency.”
“We’re taking the land and then awarding
Kelpe two contracts for part of the facility
construction,” she said.
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with BrightView and Habitat
for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore,
invites the community to the Annual
Flower Bulb Giveaway at 9 a.m. on
Sunday, April 30.
The free event takes place at the
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
ReStore in Des Peres, 2117 Sams
Drive [behind Sam’s Club].
For more than a decade, The Staenberg
Group and their partners have
harvested the bulbs from multiple
shopping centers in the region and invited
the community to share in the bounty. The
company estimates that more than 300,000
free bulbs have been given away since
2006.
“This year’s giveaway is the day before
Earth Day and we can’t think of a better
way to celebrate Mother Nature,” said
Stacey Morse, vice president, community
giving and nonprofit consulting for the
Staenberg Group. “We are grateful to our
partners, as well as the community, for
helping us continue the giveaway.”
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis originally
tried to do the flower giveaway at
its downtown location but soon ran out
of space, said Josh Vaughn, general manager
of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
ReStore.
Early birds are welcome, but the giveaway
begins promptly at 9 a.m. The prebagged
bulbs, which may include tulips
and daffodils, will be limited to one bag
per person while supplies last.
This year, More Than Coffee will offer
coffee and Nothing Bundt Cakes will provide
complimentary single-serving ‘bundlets,’
which are smaller versions of its
cakes. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
ReStore, will offer a 25 percent discount
off all purchases made on April 30. West
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Wildwood looks toward amending noise code, zoning ordinance
By MARY SHAPIRO
Wildwood’s City Council will vote on
April 24 on legislation that would adopt
amendments to the city’s noise code and
zoning ordinance relating to aquaculture
operations and other constant emitters of
sound. But one resident said the legislation
is narrowly targeted at his fish farm on
Wild Horse Creek Road.
Following a public hearing on April 10,
only Councilmember Ed Marshall [Ward
2] was opposed to preparing legislation to
change zoning performance standard regulations
in the noise code section to address
noise emissions from equipment that occur
for extended periods of time.
Joe Vujnich, the city’s director of planning
and parks, said during the hearing that
the fish farm is a permitted use on its Wild
Horse Creek Road site – where agricultural
activities are allowed on tracts of five acres
or larger. He also said the 10-acre property
has a larger water feature, where Michael
Lisk has constructed 16 pens to hold the
fish.
“Given the number of fish in each of
the pens, the water needs to be aerated to
maintain appropriate oxygen levels – if not
oxygenated, the fish will die,” Vujnich said.
To oxygenate the water, mechanical aerators
are needed for each of the pens and
each must operate 24-7. But the constant
noise has created problems for neighbors
and has led to two city-initiated sound
studies to determine if the level of noise is
in excess of currently allowable levels. The
studies indicated a high level of constant
sound but not above the 50-decibel city
limit, he said.
“Given this outcome, the neighbors have
questioned the code’s protections and how
an operation of this nature could be allowed
in a rural area of Wildwood, which has a
very quiet environment,” Vujnich said. He
said that question encouraged the city to
explore other solutions. He said the current
code isn’t able to adequately address longterm
constant emitters of noise. A letter of
recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission identifies emitters of
continuous sound as a special problem and
advises special treatment to address their
operation.
Lisk, who lives on Katsura Court in
Wildwood, said he has tried to address
problems with sound mitigation to reduce
the aerator noise. He also has said that he
eventually intends to build a house on the
property. As the property currently stands,
it would be “grandfathered,” even if new
regulations are approved, meaning those
regulations would not apply unless a triggering
event occurred.
“The intent of the law is to prevent, in
the future, emitters of noise – including
commercial type air conditioning units or
other devices – over extended periods, to
ensure residents aren’t exposed to continuous
noise emitters that create a nuisance,”
Vujnich said.
He said that, if the Lisk fish farm triggers
any of four grandfathering criteria in
the future, such as expanding aquaculture
uses on the site, the farm could continue to
operate while the business was obtaining a
conditional use permit for those expanded
operations. Vujnich added that the legislation
changes “will create high standards for
the business to be able to retain the current
grandfathering.”
Some neighbors complained vigorously
about problems with the fish farm noise.
But Lisk said he wants to use sound enclosure
boxes on the aerators to help with
noise and has hired a sound consultant
engineer. But admitted, “It’s a difficult balancing
act, trying to mitigate the sound but
not raise the operating temperature of the
aerators, which would make them wear out
faster.” He added that the noise from his
operation “would have to double in intensity
and volume before there would be a
violation” of the city’s noise code.
Lisk said any forfeiture of his grandfathering
that would subject him to a conditional
use permit process “would make the
legislation unenforceable because it would
be [an] intentional, punitive action by the
city.”
Marshall said he opposed drafting the
legislation because he didn’t feel it would
resolve this particular noise issue and there
would be no immediate improvement in
the situation for neighbors.
“There’s no violation now. Mr. Lisk
doesn’t violate the decibel levels,” Marshall
said. Adding sound boxes as Lisk is
proposing “would be in the best interests
of neighbors,” he added. “Nothing this
legislation would do will change the sound
level – people won’t see a quieter environment.
I think the owner is trying to address
the situation, and I think we’re trying to
rush something through.”
Councilmember Greg Stine [Ward 7]
said residents near the fish farm would get
relief under the proposed law only if the
business operations change down the road.
“There must be a better solution, he said.”
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Kirk Williams, Rock & Brews St. Louis franchisee, for the presentation of a Folds of Honor
scholarship.
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Honoring their sacrifice, educating
their legacy at Folds of Honor
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KISS front man Gene Simmons, coowner
of Rock & Brews, stopped in Chesterfield
on April 9 to present a $5,000
scholarship check to Folds of Honor and
Lindenwood University freshman Henry
Cobb, the son of Army Specialist Danny E.
Cobb, who was injured in the line of duty.
Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing educational
scholarships to the families of fallen or
injured veterans. It began in the garage of
Air National Guard Major Dan Rooney, an
F-16 fighter pilot who served two tours in
Iraq. When he returned home to Oklahoma,
Rooney became aware of the reality families
face when a loved one in uniform is
fallen or disabled and Fold of Honor was
born. Locally, Anheuser-Busch serves as
a corporate sponsor for the organization
and St. Louis resident Rocky Sickmann,
a former AB employee, is part of Folds
of Honor’s leadership team as senior vice
president of the Budweiser account.
You may remember Sickmann’s name.
He was one of 52 American hostages held
captive in Iran from 1979-1981.
Sickmann was a 22-year-old Marine
when the U.S. Embassy in Tehran fell. In
the autumn of 1979, he wrote a letter to
his parents, describing guard duty at the
embassy as “a pleasant gig.” Less than
a month later, radical Islamic students
stormed the building, furious that former
President Jimmy Carter granted permission
for the Iranian Shah, a deposed dictator,
to receive cancer treatment in New York.
Shortly after being captured, Sickmann
said memories of the receptions some Vietnam
Veterans received after they returned
to the U.S. flickered through his memory.
“If no one remembers them, who’s
going to remember 65 people stuck in an
embassy?” he wondered.
After his triumphant return to the United
States, Sickmann married his hometown
sweetheart, Jill Ditch, and they had three
children. For 34 years, he worked for
Anheuser-Busch InBev, until he retired last
year. After retirement, Rooney convinced
him to work for Folds of Honor, a cause
that resonates with Sickmann.
“This is a great organization,” Sickmann
said, quoting the Folds of Honor motto,
“Honoring their sacrifice and educating
their legacy.”
Sickmann admits there are times when
even he needs a refresher about how great
it is to be alive. He recounted a recent
morning when he had to get out of bed
extra early to catch a flight. He stopped at
a convenience store en route to buy a quick
breakfast.
“I put my stuff on the counter, the clerk
rings up the total and it’s $4.44,” Sickmann
said. That number may not carry weight for
most people but 444 is the number of days
Sickmann and the others were held captive
in Tehran. “That early flight was nothing
compared to being held hostage. Taking an
early flight is the least I can do to support
Folds of Honor.”
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded
nearly 12,000 educational scholarships.
Last year, 2,877 educational scholarships
were awarded nationwide; 2,027 went to
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County may enter into agreement
to expand Lou Fusz soccer fields
By JIM MERKEL
A deal reached between St. Louis County
and the Missouri Highways and Transportation
Commission may enable the Lou Fusz
Soccer Club to put in more soccer fields at
its Creve Coeur Mill Road location, while
relieving the state from the responsibility of
cutting nearly 16 acres of grass.
Under the proposal, now being considered
by the St. Louis County Council,
the county Department of Parks and Recreation
would lease 15.67 acres of state
right-of-way along Hwy. 141 next to Creve
Coeur Lake Memorial Park from the state
commission. The county would sublease it
to the Lou Fusz Soccer Club.
“This gives us a chance to better serve
the soccer community,” said Philip Fusz,
vice president of the Lou Fusz Soccer Club.
The soccer complex in question is on the
west side of Creve Coeur Mill Road. The
right-of-way is between the west side of
the club and Hwy. 141. Under the deal, the
county would lease the property for $1 and
the club would sublease the property from
the county for $1. The club would have to
maintain the property.
The deal was six months in the planning,
Gary Bess, the county’s director of Parks
and Recreation, said.
The club now leases 63 acres from the
county. Fusz said he wasn’t sure whether
the new fields would be synthetic or grass.
Synthetic is better, because such a field is
usable after a rain.
Fusz said he initially approached the
state to lease the property.
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soccer is being played for 27 weeks at the
club’s soccer complex on Creve Coeur Mill
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and a second facility in the former
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In December 2016, the county also
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built on 122 acres on the west side of Creve
Coeur Lake on Creve Coeur Mill Road
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fields would be designated for championships
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people. The facility would have parking for
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vendor village. Two smaller concession
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owned by Maryland Heights make the area
an attractive sports destination, Bess said.
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fields located in the Creve Coeur Park area
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Schlegl, who won first place in the Eco-Art competition at STLCC-Wildwood.
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Wildwood Community
College hosts Eco-Art Exhibit
St. Louis Community College-Wildwood
[STLCC-Wildwood] recently announced
the winners of the Ninth Annual Eco-Art
Exhibition. This juried art show features
two- or three-dimensional art work created
by local high school students that speaks to
an environmental consciousness in either
the theme of the artwork or materials used
in its creation.
This year, invitations to participate in
the show were extended to six schools:
Barat Academy, Eureka High, Jefferson
High, Lafayette High, Marquette High and
Pacific High. Artist Dion Dion juried the
exhibition, which featured more than six
dozen pieces of work.
STLCC-Wildwood honored students,
families and teachers during a reception
held on March 9. In addition to recognizing
the top three winners from each high
school, the college collected votes for the
People’s Choice Award and honored the
overall first, second, third and fourth place
winners.
Eureka High student Karra Kastner
received the People’s Choice Award for
her piece, “Flourish.” Eureka High student
Abby Schlegl received the overall
first place award for her piece, “Cardboard
Armor.” Recipients of the overall second,
third and fourth place awards were Sam
Evans of Marquette High; Madison Windsor
of Lafayette High; and Joshua Hance of
Barat Academy.
Priory student named
Coca-Cola Scholar
Saint Louis Priory
announced that senior
Tejas Sekhar has been
selected as one of this
year’s 150 Coca-Cola
Scholars. More than
86,000 students nationwide
applied for this
prestigious honor and
Sekhar
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Sekhar was one of only three Missouri
recipients.
The $20,000 scholarship will help pay
for his Northwestern University enrollment
in the fall.
This month, he will travel to Atlanta for
a special leadership development institute
and awards banquet presented by the
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. The foundation’s
criteria for selecting its scholars
include “well-rounded, bright students who
not only excel academically, but are also
actively involved in their schools. These
leaders are passionate and service-oriented
and demonstrate a sustained commitment
to bettering their community.”
Over the past two summers, Sekhar
completed sponsored genomics research
through Washington University in St.
Louis, for which he received a $2,000 grant
during both his sophomore and junior summers.
By the time he graduates, he will be
published. His senior thesis is a study on
the feasibility of sustaining a low-maintenance
zebrafish tank system.
A new twist to
Rockwood reading day
Geggie Principal Dr. Mary Kleekamp
and her staff added a new twist to Reading
Day, which is celebrated throughout Rockwood.
Kleekamp, an outdoor enthusiast,
used a camping theme to combine a love
for the outdoors with a love for reading.
She arranged to have a travel trailer
“reading space” parked on the school’s
playground that day. Classes took turns
exploring the trailer and reading in this
new environment.
Kleekamp said, “I love sharing my passion
for being outdoors with the students
in a way that makes sense for kids. Today,
they are out here reading. Some of them
are making connections because they’ve
been camping and, for others, it’s the first
time to see a travel trailer.”
Camping-themed decorations adorned
the school and students wore pajamas to
help them get comfortable while reading.
Second-grade student Alexis Vick said,
“I love reading day! We get to sit outside.
We get to bring our blankets and stuffed
animals to school and read by the lantern
Geggie students in the classroom.
in our classroom.”
Kindergarten student Fiona McIntosh
added, “My favorite part was reading my
book in the travel trailer.”
Parkway announces Albert
Award recipients
Each year, Albert Awards are given by
the Parkway Alumni Association to three
exceptional teachers during the first five
years of their teaching careers – one each
at the elementary, middle and high school
levels. The award recognizes new teachers
for the energy and enthusiasm that they
bring to their students, as well as the creative
and innovative practices they use in
their classrooms. The 2017 recipients are:
Ellen Schanzmeyer, fifth-grade teacher
at Pierremont; Katy Phillips [North ‘07],
sixth-grade teacher at Southwest Middle;
and Brian Parrish [North ‘06], choral director
at West High, who also serves as choral
director for the Young Men’s Chorus for
the St. Louis Children’s Choirs.
The Albert Award is named in honor of
the late Al Burr, a teacher, coach and longdistinguished
principal in the district. The
Albert Award is sponsored by the Parkway
Alumni Association and funded by the
Educators Make A Difference Fund for the
purpose of recognizing those teachers who
inspire others at the very earliest stages of
their careers.
Each Albert Award recipient receives a
$1,000 cash prize and a plaque. Recipients
also are honored at Parkway’s Appreciation
Evening event in April and at the Hall
of Fame celebration in November 2018.
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Rockwood administrators,
teachers ‘AMPED’ up over math
​Rockwood high school math teachers
are getting ready to answer that age-old
student question, “Will I ever use this
information in real life?”
They will. Starting next school year, in
ninth-grade Algebra I and 10th-grade
geometry classes, students will design,
build and sell things they make using some
of the concepts they learn in class.
In late February, Rockwood administrators
and teachers attended a professional
learning conference on AMPED and
Geometry in Construction. AMPED stands
for “Algebra 1 in Manufacturing Processes,
Entrepreneurship and Design.”
Both classes will help students use math
concepts in a trade, using a hands-on
approach.
Lisa Lingle, Rockwood secondary math
facilitator, explained.
“We saw students in Geometry in Construction
class actually building a house
on-site for Habitat for Humanity,” said
Lingle. “They started with a lesson in the
classroom tied to some of the geometry
concepts they were working on, and they
actually applied them as they built the
house. Students were installing windows
when we were there.”
Lingle said at Rockwood, the new
courses will bring together a math teacher
and a CTE [career and technical education]
teacher, who will co-teach a blocked class
period. For AMPED, it will be a business
teacher paired with a math teacher. Geometry
in Construction will pair math and
construction teachers. The class models
feature a lot of student collaboration.
“We observed in the classroom and had
discussions with administrators and students.
They were very excited about the
program. The student discussions featured
a variety of different backgrounds, including
those who had struggled prior in math.
Then they really found the connection and
discovered success in the class because
they could see how it was applied. We also
met students who had moved on to calculus.
It’s really for students of all levels.”
Rockwood CTE Content Facilitator
Paige Carlson also attended the conference.
“It’s not teaching math in isolation,” said
Carlson. “When students can apply something
to a real-world experience, it will
enhance their knowledge. So hopefully
they’ll get a deeper understanding of algebra
in a real-world application of a business.”
Three school nurses
recognized for excellence
Three local school nurses recently were
honored with regional and state recognition
for excellent service to students.
In Parkway, Rebecca Cartmill, Instructional
Services Center nurse, was named
Missouri Association of School Nurses
2017 School Nurse of the Year. She was
honored April 8 in St. Louis.
Parkway Nurse Jane Sinnot, McKelvey
Elementary, and Michelle Fox, MICDS
health team, were named finalists in the
2017 Excellence in Nursing Awards, sponsored
by St. Louis Magazine. They will be
recognized at an event April 19.
Parkway principal receives
middle school top honors
Kashina Bell, principal of Parkway
Northeast Middle, was named St. Louis
Middle School Principal of the Year by St.
Louis Association of Secondary School
Principals [SASSP].
​The SASSP board surprised Bell with the
award April 5 at a special assembly with
the entire student body in attendance. Bell
will be formally recognized in front of her
peers at the SASSP spring awards banquet
on Wednesday, April 26.
Bell has served as principal at Parkway
Northeast Middle since 2013.
The St. Louis Area Secondary School
Principals is an organization dedicated to
growing leaders that can make positive
contributions to area schools.
Parkway School District Superintendent
Dr. Keith Marty [left] receiving the 25-year
recognition from MASA President Aaron Zalis.
[Parkway School District photo]
Parkway superintendent
recognized for more than
25 years of service
Dr. Keith Marty, superintendent of the
Parkway School District, recently was
honored for his 25 years or more of service
in educational administration by the Missouri
Association of School Administrators
[MASA].
Marty was recognized for his service of
34 years in school leadership, including 29
years as superintendent and assistant superintendent.
This special recognition of his
dedication to education was made during
the awards banquet at the MASA Spring
Conference on March 29 at The Lodge of
Four Seasons in the Lake of the Ozarks.
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On Friday, April 7, an incident at LaSalle
Springs Middle in the Rockwood School
District sent social media humming with
speculation after children complained of
not feeling well and an ambulance was
called to the school. Rumors suggested that
a select group of students had consumed
drinks spiked by another child, but Dr.
Eric Knost, superintendent, refuted those
claims. On Saturday morning, LaSalle
Springs Middle Principal Debbie Brandt
sent a email to parents, stating, in part:
“On Friday, some students shared with
our school leadership team that they were
not feeling well. We asked some questions
and determined it would be in the students’
best interest to seek medical attention. We
followed our usual safety procedures to
ensure they received the care they needed.
In addition, parents of the students involved
were all notified.
“Because we are committed to the safety
of our students, we talked with students
about this situation and then informed our
district officials who thoroughly investigated.
They also involved our School
Resource Officer with the St. Louis County
Police Department who is now continuing
this investigation.
“We understand that rumors are circulating
in our school community, and we want
to assure our families that we are taking
this investigation seriously. All matters of
student safety receive top priority.”
Some parents thought the response was
too little too late, but Knost said, “we really
needed to use best judgement” before
sending out a school-wide announcement
“to protect student privacy.” He said, “Discipline
issues are tricky.”
The challenge of social media
Social media also is tricky, which is
why Knost said he encourages parents to
call the school with their concerns and talk
with their children.
“No matter how complex our world is or
how complex social media is, we can control
what we say to our kids,” Knost said.
He added that he was speaking as both
an educator, school superintendent and as
a parent. “We cannot ever minimize the
importance of talking to our kids.”
You don’t need an incident to talk to your
kids, he said. Just talk. Maybe talking will
keep them from crossing a line.
“All kids want to be loved. They want to
be cared for. They don’t want to be afraid,”
Knost said.
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Sex, drugs and the internet
Today’s parents have a lot to talk
about, but are kids listening
The internet can be an influential and
scary place.
Jenny, a mom of a 14-year-old teen, said
she worries about social media usage and
her son not understanding the ramifications
of putting something on the internet. She
asked to be identified by first name only
due to the sensitive nature of this topic.
“I also worry about him being bullied or
not treated very nicely by other kids as he
makes his way to high school,” she said.
Jenny may have good cause to worry.
Laura Bruhy, of Preferred Family Healthcare,
said 1 in 4 teens have been a victim
of cyberbullying and 1 in 6 teens admit to
being a cyberbully.
Jenny said sometimes she lets news stories
or situations at school prompt a conversation,
but so far her son hasn’t initiated
many of those discussions.
Social media isn’t the only challenge
Jude Hassan, author of “Suburban
Junky: From Honor Roll to Heroin Addict,”
played football and wrestled in high school.
He came from a good home where he had
all the tools to be successful. But when
Hassan was 15, he decided to try marijuana
to fit in with his friends.
“That led to prescription pills which led
to heroin,” Hassan said.
Now clean, he is a substance abuse and
drug prevention speaker and a school and
community liaison at Preferred Family
Healthcare. Recently, he spoke as part of
a panel discussion, titled “What Your Teen
Wants You to Know … But Doesn’t Know
How to Tell You.”
“With kids, they are at an age where their
brains are not fully formed and developed,”
Hassan said. And because the brain is
not fully formed, they are more likely to
engage in risky behavior.
Raising a teenager in today’s world can
be a challenge with kids facing peer pressure
to use drugs, drink alcohol and/or
have sex. Throw in social media and the
decisions kids make are written in cyberspace
forever.
“It seems that there are so many issues
out there now that we [teens and parents]
have to deal with, that it’s hard to keep up
with all of it,” said Michele, a mom of two
teenage boys. “Social media, drugs, drinking,
sex – all of it. It makes my head spin.”
According to statistics from Preferred
Family Healthcare, by the eighth grade,
28 percent of adolescents have consumed
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Educating Harper – what one family learned
about meeting their child’s unique needs
April 19, 2017
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By BONNIE KRUEGER
Roughly one in every 700 babies in the
United States is born with Down syndrome
– about 6,000 each year. While many think
a mother of increasing age is the cause, in
reality 80 percent of all children born with
Down syndrome are born to women under
35. Down syndrome is actually the most
commonly occurring chromosomal condition.
It causes a partial or full extra copy of
chromosome 21, resulting in a person with
47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
Four-year-old Harper Wagener was
born with the most common type of Down
syndrome, trisomy 21, which accounts for
about 95 percent of all cases. This means
her extra chromosome is replicated in
every cell of her body.
Harper’s parents – Greg, an assistant
principal at Parkway North High, and
Laura, a former attorney, who now works
as a stay-at-home mom – opted against
prenatal testing which would have revealed
their daughter’s condition. They say learning
about Harper’s physical, social and
emotional needs has been an ongoing process
for the family since her birth.
Down syndrome often impacts gross
motor skills due to decreased or low
muscle tone, but Harper still loves to play
on the playground. She learned to jump
this year, a little behind her peers, but her
fast running helps her keep up with her
older brothers, Logan and Owen.
Since early intervention services through
the state end at age 3, the Wageners have
relied heavily on local organizations like
the Down Syndrome Association of St.
Louis and The Maren Fund, which provide
educational courses for children and support
for their parents.
Selecting the right school environment
for Harper also was a key decision for the
family. The right choice ended up being
not one school but two. Harper receives
speech, occupational and physical therapy
in the Valley Park Early Childhood
program in her home district. She also is
enrolled at Twin Oaks Christian School,
where her older brothers attend first and
fourth grades.
Although she is eligible for kindergarten
this fall, Harper will remain in preschool
for an additional year as she prepares for
her next academic level. She tires more
easily, which makes
the increased activities
of kindergarten
more challenging.
“Our goal was to
keep her in mainstream
classes,”
Laura said. “There
is strong educational
research that
indicates that if
children are able
to stay in a general
education environment, they tend to do
better academically. Harper models the
behavior and strives to keep up with the
other children.”
Harper has strong speech skills, but has
trouble with articulation. With hearing loss
prevalent in up to 80 percent of all Down
syndrome cases, visual clues can go a long
way to enhance communication. Many
children and adults just need a little extra
time. An additional 10-15 seconds to process
auditory direction can help encourage
stronger verbal skills.
Harper’s teacher, Carol Prosser, was
open to watching and learning how best to
Laura and Greg Wagener with Owen [left], Logan and Harper.
{Photo credit Little Fox Photography)
creatively meet Harper’s needs.
“Offering the visual clues have been
helpful for all the kids in Mrs. Prosser’s
classroom at Twin Oaks, not just for
Harper,” Laura said. “Mrs. Prosser has
been a wonderful blessing, developing
strategies to support Harper and the other
kids in the classroom. She had an inclusive
attitude and saw Harper as a valuable part
of the classroom.
“It is beautiful to see the organic, true
friendships Harper is developing naturally.
She is simply a valued part of the class, not
singled out for her differences. Diversity is
a great thing.”
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It’s the first day of preschool and
you’ve anticipated your child’s
every need, especially proactively
minimizing the separation anxiety
your child might experience. But
what about your own?
It’s not uncommon for parents
to feel similar anxiety in this milestone
moment, especially if this is
the first time the parent and child
have been separated routinely for
several hours each day. But even
parents with jobs outside the
home may not be spared from first
day jitters, especially if a child is
changing from a day care to a preschool
environment.
So what’s a parent to do? Here
are some practical suggestions to
help combat parental anxiety.
Own it! It might be an unfamiliar emotion,
but when it’s there, there’s no denying
it. So recognize it – that’s the first step
to managing it. Identify the underlying
issue: fear, sadness, guilt, regret, loneliness
or a combination of feelings. Then, think
through that emotion and look at its flip
side. “I’m sad that my baby is growing up
so fast. But I’m happy about all the new
things we’ll get to experience together.”
Find support from other parents. Talk
to parents who have already gone through
similar experiences and who can walk you
through the emotions you are feeling. Lean
on those who can offer understanding and
empathy.
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Tips for dealing with separation
anxiety as a preschool parent
be neglected while the kids are underfoot.
Plan fun outings with friends or other
family members during your brief hiatus or
simply engage in some quality “me time.”
If you work outside the home, dive into
a project that requires your full attention
knowing that your child is being cared for
in a safe environment.
Network. Still feeling anxious? Get
to know the other parents in your child’s
preschool class. Find out if the school
has any social activities for parents to get
to know one another. Begin a support or
social group that meets regularly, so that
when your child talks about their friends in
school, you can too!
Stay busy. With your child in school,
even for just a few hours a couple of days
a week, plan the time to run errands or take
care of household responsibilities that may
Gain perspective. Anything new can
be scary, but it doesn’t stay new forever.
Before you know it, your child will find
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There are literally hundreds of children’s
books that will help prepare your 3- and
4-year-olds for their first day of preschool.
Through colorful illustrations and fun,
relatable characters, the stories can teach
them what a school day might look like,
addressing common concerns your little
ones might have.
Did you love the pregnancy care book
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting”
by Heidi Murkoff? The same author
introduces school for you and your child
in “What to Expect at Preschool.” Angus,
the Answer Dog, fields questions such as
“What’s preschool?” and “What will my
classroom look like?”
“The Night Before Preschool”
by Natasha Wing
looks at how nervousness
[and later, excitement]
affects sleep on, you
guessed it, the night before
the first day of preschool.
A familiar character
for parents and kids alike
shares a fun-filled day in
“Maisy Goes to Preschool”
by Lucy Cousins. From its
first sentence – “Today is a
very good day for Maisy” – to its satisfying
end, this colorful book assures little ones
that there is nothing to fear.
But for many preschoolers, the fear is
real.
“Wemberly Worried,”
by Kevin
Henkes shares the
story of Wemberly, a
little mouse who worries
morning, noon
and night. For Wemberly,
the first day of
school is particularly
frightening until she
meets a fellow worrywart
and learns that, with a friend by your
side, school is nothing to worry about.
But “will I have a friend?” That’s the
question asked in the book of the same
name by Miriam Cohen. Pa assures Jim
that he will, but Jim is not so sure. The
other children seem like
scary strangers until he
finally finds a friend.
The thought of making
friends and learning new
things can be overwhelming.
In “I Don’t Want to Go to
School” by Stephanie Blake,
Simon the Super Rabbit is
convinced he really doesn’t
want to go to school. “No
way!” he declares. But mom
and dad have other plans
and soon Simon begins to see that school
has possibilities.
In a book by the same name, “I Don’t
Want to Go to School” by Nancy Pando
LICSW, Honey Maloo
tries everything to
stay home. Thankfully
her mom, teachers
and friends help her
discover that school
can be fun even if you
didn’t want to leave
your mom.
Missing mom is
nothing new unless it’s
new to you.
“Llama Llama Misses Mama” by Anna
Dewdney sweetly acknowledges the
anxiety a little one might have regarding
whether Mama is returning to pick him up.
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“I Love You All Day Long” by Francesca
Rusackas, also addressed the issue of
parental separation and reinforces that a
parent’s love stays with a child all day long.
And, if truth be told, sometimes it’s
not the child that is feeling anxious about
being apart.
“Dad’s First Day” by Mike Wohnoutka
gives a glimpse into how parents share in
the excitement and anxiety of the first-day
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Parkway West Water Polo with the Founders Cup
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briefs
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High school water polo
The Parkway West water polo Longhorns
recently played in the Founders Cup
Tournament and won it for the second time
in three years.
“In years past, you had to be invited to
the Founders Cup by one of the founding
teams of water polo,” Longhorns
coach Charlie Cutelli said. “In 2015, Jud
Brooks, who coaches at Clayton and is a
Parkway West High graduate, invited us to
participate. After this, the team that won
the Founders Cup got an automatic bid, so
we got invited back last year as we won
in 2015. This year, the format has changed
a bit whereas teams can come back yearafter-year.”
The Longhorns had a goal of making it to
the finals this year, Cutelli said.
“If this goal was met, then we wanted to
win the title,” Cutelli said.
The field included solid teams from
Ladue, DeSmet Jesuit and Chaminade.
Coaches ranked all of those teams in a top
10 poll.
Parkway West was in Pool D. The Longhorns
beat Clayton 16-5 and Kirkwood
11-4.
“Both games were good defensive
efforts on our parts,” Cutelli said. “That
has been our primary focus the first half
of the season. Playing up-tempo pressure
defense.”
The Longhorns defeated De Smet Jesuit
12-5 in the semifinal.
“The De Smet score was a little more
lopsided than I felt the game was,” Cutelli
said. “We did not pull away and feel comfortable
until after the half. They have two
to three really good kids that we did our
best to keep an extra set of eyes on while
defending.”
The victory sent Parkway West into the
title game against host Ladue. Cutelli knew
the Rams would be a tough test.
“Ladue has created quite the program
over the past couple of years,” Cutelli said.
“They have a lot of bodies and a lot of kids
that commit to getting better at water polo.
We had a feeling if we made it to the finals,
they would be there to greet us. At that
point, they were ranked higher than us in
the Coaches’ Poll, so we knew it would be
a competitive game.”
Parkway West prevailed 9-8. However,
the Rams put up a good fight.
“We were up 6-2 going into the third
period,” Cutelli said. “We fell apart in the
third due to a multitude of reasons and
Ladue came back.”
The teams finished the third quarter tied
7-7. Then it was back and forth before the
Longhorns captured the title.
“The team was very excited,” Cutelli
said. “It was our most competitive match
of the season. Obviously, it was not at our
home pool but there was a packed house
of fans. It was definitely a championship
atmosphere.”
The Griffin brothers - senior Mitchell
and freshman Clark - combined for six
of the goals.
However, Cutelli credited the play in
goal as being the difference.
“But I think the unsung hero of the game
was goalie Alec Zhou,” Cutelli said. “He
made some incredible saves to keep us in
the fight.”
Overall, it was a good experience for his
team.
“It was a great tournament,” Cutelli said.
“We played in three games on the second
day and this was great from a conditioning
standup. We hope all the hard work now
will pay off dividends come mid-May.”
High school girls soccer
Parkway West coach Michael Skordos
is fresh off a successful Parkway College
Showcase but he is not resting.
“[I’m] already planning on the 2018
Showcase,” Skordos said, who coaches
the boys’ soccer team. “This year’s event
was great. More teams participated and the
weather on Saturday was awesome.”
It was the 16th year for the Showcase.
Skordos has been the tournament director
all 16 years.
“It’s not a tournament, but it’s the opportunity
to match up different teams,” said
Skordos about what he enjoys most about
his duties. “It gives schools the opportunity
to play in front of college coaches that normally
might not be able to make a single
game during the regular season. But since
you have several games in one location, it
makes it easier for college coach to scout
players.
This year, 90 high school teams and six
college teams played 84 games in 30 hours
at the Lou Fusz Soccer Complex in Maryland
Heights.
“We are lucky to have a venue with
eight turf fields in one location,” Skordos
said. “Hopefully more will be completed
in the near future. Maryland Heights and
the local businesses and hotels really can
benefit from events at all these sports complexes
in their area.”
It takes a lot of work to put on the Showcase
but it’s a labor of love, Skordos said.
“It takes some time to plan, but once
the schedule and officials are scheduled,
it really becomes a fun event to watch,”
Skordos said. “My [Parkway] District
Athletic Director Mike Roth and Parkway
West Athletic Director Brian Kessler are
very supportive and are out at the event
working as well. There are a core group
of individuals who make the weekend
go smoothly. Once the Showcase is over,
everyone is exhausted but proud to make
it happen.”
The highlight of the Showcase to Skordos
was “just seeing how high a level the
high school game is be played. Teams from
Chicago, Kansas City, Springfield [Missouri]
and Southern Illinois battling the St.
Louis metro teams are great for any soccer
enthusiast.”
Youth baseball clinic
The St. Louis Metro Collegiate Baseball
League summer clinic will take place
at Parkway South High School’s outdoor
baseball complex. The cost is $25 per
person, payable by cash or check at the
door on the day of camp.
On June 12, Dave McFarland and Adam
Stahl will conduct the clinic.
Grades one through eight will work out
from 9 a.m. until noon. Youngsters need
to bring a baseball glove, bat and workout
clothes.
The clinic will cover these topics – throwing,
fielding mechanics and drills, basic
hitting and bunting fundamentals, general
pitching mechanics and fundamentals. St.
Louis Metro Collegiate League staff and
players will serve as the instructors.
For more information, call McFarland
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Glaser ends S&T career with top prize
By WARREN MAYES
Forget about the alarm clock going off
shortly after 5 a.m. every day. Jon Glaser
will get to sleep in a little later now that he
has finished his swimming career at Missouri
S & T.
The Lafayette graduate
left his mark on the Miners’
program after swimming
well at Lafayette and the
Rockwood Swim Club.
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound
swimmer from Wildwood
won 14 Great Lakes Valley
Conference championships
in four years. He finished
among the top eight on 16
occasions at four NCAA
Division II championship
meets.
“Jon has left his mark in
a big way, four individual
and part of three relay
school records,” Missouri
S&T coach Doug Grooms said.
This season, Glaser was selected as the
GLVC’s “Swimmer of the Year” after winning
four events – two with conference
record times in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle
events with times of 43.67 seconds and
1:35.42 seconds, respectively. He set new
school records in both events as well as part
of the 800-freestyle relay team.
Glaser finished his career at Missouri S&T
holding school records in four individual
events – 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 freestyle –
as well as in all three freestyle relays.
“Being awarded ‘Swimmer of the Year’
in my senior year was quite an accomplishment,”
Glaser said. “Going into my final
year at S&T, I had every intention of making
it my best year. The ‘Last One, Fast One’
mentality was what drove me every morning
when that 5:15 a.m. practice alarm went
off. I knew I had to make every practice
count in order to see the results I wanted to.”
As his time swimming with the Miners
went on, Grooms said Glaser kept getting
better. “Jon started off as a mid/distance
freestyler and ended up being more of a
sprinter,” Grooms said.
Heading into his final conference meet,
Glaser said he believed he would do well.
“I felt confident I was going to be fast but
I wasn’t sure how fast. Everything came
together at the right time and great things
happened,” Glaser said. “I thank Coach
Grooms for his skills in being able to rest
his athletes so they perform at their peak
when it mattered,” Glaser said. “You could
be in the best swimming shape and had
trained your heart out all season but if you
don’t have a coach who knows how to rest
you, you will not perform at your maximum
level.”
Jon Glaser with his “Swimmer of
the Year” award
Setting the conference and school records
in the meet was nice, Glaser said, but not
what he aimed for.
“I see setting records as an added bonus to
swimming fast but definitely not my main
priority,” Glaser said. “All I was interested
in was to see how fast I
could be every time I dove
in the water. Just trying to
be the best I could possibly
be.”
With his times, Glaser
qualified for his fourth consecutive
NCAA Division II
Championship. This year’s
national meet was held
in Birmingham, Alabama.
For his last NCAA meet,
Glaser said he put his faith
in Grooms.
“There’s nothing like the
atmosphere at the national
level compared to other
meets throughout the
season,” Glaser said.
He finished seventh in the 100-yard freestyle
in a school record time of 43.96 seconds.
“Unfortunately, I was about a half second
off my best time but finishing top eight again
at NCAA still brings a smile to my face.”
Glaser had a higher finish in the 200
freestyle. He came in fourth with a time of
1:36.84.
“Finishing fourth in the 200-yard freestyle
at NCAA was quite the accomplishment,”
Glaser said. “I was going for first or second
heading into the meet but it was still a great
swim.”
Glaser was part of the 400-yard freestyle
relay team that placed seventh. He also was
on an 800-yard freestyle relay team that finished
in a tie for fifth with a time of 6:30.81
to break the old record by 0.04 seconds.
“Swimming on relays is definitely more
fun than swimming individual events,”
Glaser said. “Not only do you get to share
the swim with three other teammates but
also the atmosphere is way more hyped-up.
The crowd always gets into it and drives you
to swim that much faster.”
The swimming championship capped off
Glaser’s career in a unique way.
“This year, NCAA’s was quite the wrap-up
to an awesome swimming career as it was
the Festival Year for NCAA,” Glaser said.
“Every four years in Division II, swimming,
wrestling, and [indoor] track and field all
compete under the same roof. [I] couldn’t
think of a better way to finish up my four
years of college swimming.
“Having over 20 All-American finishes
over the course of four years of college
swimming means the world to me. It was
one hell of a run and couldn’t be happier
with how everything went.”
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By WARREN MAYES
Parkway South sophomore Garret Kloeppel
followed a season where he finished
second in the state wrestling tournament
with a second-place finish in a national meet.
Kloeppel competed in the 126-pound
division in the 28th Annual National High
School Coaches Association [NHSCA]
High School Nationals in Virginia Beach,
Virginia. The event features five competition
divisions: freshman, sophomore, junior,
senior and middle school under one roof.
The event showcased many national elite
wrestlers and broke the previous record with
4,013 wrestlers from 48 states and Germany
competing on 40 mats. More than 1,200
high school and college coaches and more
than 5,000 spectators attended.
Colton Yapoujian, of
Pomona, Colorado, scored
a 5-1 decision over Kloeppel
in the championship
match. Yapoujian is ranked
No. 6 nationally.
Kloeppel placed eighth as
a freshman. He began this
season by placing second at
USA Pre-Season Nationals
in Iowa in November.
Having gained experience
last year at the NHSCA
was crucial, Kloeppel said.
“It helped out a lot because when you walk
into such a massive arena with countless kids,
it makes your heart rate rise,” Kloeppel said.
“By being on the national stage previously,
it just really helps with all of the stressors
involved in such a prestigious tournament.”
His plan was to wrestle a solid six minutes
in every match. Competing in the sophomore
division were 142 state champions,
including 34 two-time state champions and
74 one-time state champions. There were
also 401 state placewinners. For his part,
Kloeppel paid no attention.
“I didn’t really look at the field because I
learned that if I see who I have to potentially
wrestle, I can psych myself out,” Kloeppel
said. “I try to do what my dad [Greg] has
been telling me since I was little. That is,
don’t look ahead, wrestle one match at a
time, wrestle strong the entire six minutes
and approach every match as if you are
wrestling the national champion.”
In his first round match, Kloeppel
defeated Tristan Atkins, of South Carolina,
16-0 to win by technical fall. He scored a 3-1
decision in the second round against Niko
Chilson, of Ohio. Chilson was a two-time
state placer by finishing fifth and second.
In the third-round match against Jonathan
Spadafora of New York, Kloeppel won by
fall in 2:55. He won again by fall in 1:15
in the fourth round against Scott Jarosz of
New Jersey.
In the quarterfinals, Kloeppel defeated
Reece Witcraft of Oklahoma, a two-time
state placer of fourth and second, with a
6-0 decision. In the semifinals, he scored a
6-3 decision over Paul Watkins of Georgia.
Watkins also was a two-time state placer by
going third and second.
Kloeppel had never seen Yapoujian in
action before he wrestled him for the championship.
“Some guys told me that he was a top,
nationally-ranked kid who was a two-time
state placer [third and state champion]. I just
told myself to wrestle my match,” Kloeppel
said. “I was going to stay aggressive and
wrestle hard the entire match.”
Garret Kloeppel, a sophomore at Parkway South High, [top]
pins an opponent during a match.
Maybe Kloeppel was a little too aggressive,
he said in hindsight.
“I just made a couple small mistakes,
maybe a little over aggressive, that lead
to him taking me down twice in the first
period,” Kloeppel said. “I tried to battle
back but wasn’t able to. He was very solid
in all aspects.”
Parkway South Coach Jim Lake said
Yapoujian is talented.
“The kid kept very good position. When
that happens, it makes you hard to score on
and forces your opponent to take chances
to create openings,” Lake said. “That gives
scoring opportunities for you. Yapoujian
was able to take advantage of those openings,
while keeping good position.”
Finishing in second place told Kloeppel
one thing.
“That I have more work to do. It’s definitely
important to my wrestling future and
making the finals is always an accomplishment,”
Kloeppel said. “But, I would have
much rather won.”
Lake is excited about the future for
Kloeppel.
“Garret just continues to improve every
time he competes,” Lake said. “He showed
just how good he can be. The scary part
is he’s still getting better. He hasn’t come
close to his ceiling.”

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Originally incorporated on May 13,
1957, as the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce,
the West St. Louis County Chamber
of Commerce has been enriching the
community and its businesses for 60 years
and counting. Now headquartered at 15965
Manchester Road, Suite 102, in Ellisville,
the not-for-profit membership organization
includes 436 members in Ballwin, Clarkson
Valley, Ellisville, Manchester, Twin
Oaks, Valley Park, Wildwood, Winchester
and unincorporated St. Louis County.
“We had 283 members in 2007 when
I began working with the chamber,” said
Chamber President Lori A. Kelling. She
added that the chamber now averages “10
new members a month, and 48 new members
have joined already in 2017. And we
have members from all over the St. Louis
region – businesses who have customers in
West County or those who want to be connected
with business leaders in this area.”
On Saturday, June 10, the chamber will
celebrate its 60th anniversary with a gala
at The Country Club of St. Albans. Tickets
and sponsorships are available by calling
the chamber office at (636) 230-9900 or
registering online at www.westcountychamber.com.
From humble beginnings
The group’s first meeting was held in
the basement of Ballwin Elementary. Don
Essen, owner of the old Essen Chevrolet
auto dealership in
Do you know?
Ballwin, was its first
president, according
to chamber records.
Kelling said its
founding principles
included three top
priorities:
• Improved education,
especially
getting a second
Rockwood District
high school built so
West County students
didn’t have to travel
to Eureka High. After
the chamber successfully
lobbied against an earlier bond
issue, the Rockwood Board of Education
included the building of Lafayette High in
its next bond issue.
• Installation of sanitary sewers and other
infrastructure improvements necessary for
growth in West County.
• Leading efforts to improve Manchester
Road from a two-lane to a five-lane
The chamber’s Government Affairs and
Transportation Forum covers eight municipalities
[Ballwin, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville,
Manchester, Twin Oaks, Valley Park,
Wildwood, Winchester and unincorporated
St. Louis County] as well as four police
districts [Ballwin, Manchester, Ellisville and
St. Louis County]; two fire protection districts
[Metro West and West County]; three
school districts [Parkway, Rockwood and
Valley Park]; St. Louis Community College
in Wildwood and the Missouri Department
of Transportation.
Circa 1962 – Don Essen pitches the
Manchester Road widening project to the
West County Rotary Club.
highway – that happened in 1962. [The
chamber also played an instrumental role
in the expansion of Route [Hwy.] 141 in
the 1990s.]
At that time, Manchester Road/Hwy. 100
was a two-lane road with shoulders in some
places. Manchester, Ballwin and Ellisville
were small communities separated by farm
land and unincorporated areas. Valley Park
was a little town along the Meramec River.
Twin Oaks was a small collection of houses.
There was no city named Chesterfield. In
what is now known as Chesterfield Valley
was Gumbo Flats, an area that held several
farms, a number of small commercial
patches and Spirit of
St. Louis Airport.
“New subdivisions
were sprouting
single-family ranch
homes in the area,
quickly adding to
the area’s population,”
Former chamber
chairman Glenn
Koenen said, of
West County in general.
“Don noted that
one thing united the
region – from about
Barrett Station Road
all the way out to the
rivers – the Lafayette telephone exchange.”
“From its first days, one of the chamber’s
areas of concern was the area’s collection
of state highways,” said Koenen, who also
is a former executive director of the Circle
Of Concern food pantry and emergency aid
center. Members felt that the region was
not getting enough support from the state
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ways 141 and 109, along with other major
roads, he said. “The chamber worked hard
to leverage area legislators and state officials
to get money spent on West County
roads.”
Focusing on Education
Another early concern for the chamber
was the local schools.
Around the time of the chamber’s birth,
the school districts in St. Louis County
were finishing their consolidation. The
Parkway District was created when three
smaller districts merged in 1954. Rockwood
adopted its name in 1964, after a
decade of being known as Reorganized
District 6 of St. Louis County, Koenen said.
“According to Don, in the late 1950s,
Nov. 14, 2013 – Residents attend a Great Streets meeting at
Wildwood City Hall.
Rockwood sought a bond issue to expand
its existing high school in Eureka. Chamber
members opposed the bond issue,” Koenen
said. “They felt that the best answer was a
new high school closer to the growing population
in the Ballwin/Ellisville area, so,
the chamber formally opposed the ballot
measure. The measure
failed.”
In 1960, Lafayette
High opened on the
site of the current
Crestview Middle in
Clarkson Valley. It
moved, in 1989, to Wildwood. The chamber
strongly supported the ballot measure
to create the new high school, Koenen said.
“Through the years, the chamber supported
a number of efforts to
unify West County,” he said.
“For example, in the 1980s
the chamber supported the
single street numbering plan
for Manchester Road. Before
that action, 500 Manchester
Road could mean an address
in Manchester, Ballwin or
Ellisville.”
Do you know?
The West St. Louis County Chamber of
Commerce membership has grown 130
percent over the last 10 years.
Unifying West County
To accommodate all eight
communities that were
included and more clearly
detail its territory, the chamber’s name was
changed to West St. Louis County Chamber
of Commerce in October 1976.
Attorney Jon Bopp has been a member
of the chamber for 50 years and had been
a two-time chamber president, starting in
the 1970s.
Now a resident of
Wildwood, he was
mayor of Ballwin
from 1971 to 1977
when he decided he
wanted to be part
“of really getting the
chamber going.”
“We were able to address problems as a
group through the chamber – it was a better
way to get things done,” he said. “The
chamber offers a lot of good programs, and
we have a lot of good camaraderie. It has
lasted so long because it’s kept growing,
with new members always coming in.”
A Legacy of Leadership
Bill Jones Jr., chairman of Meramec
Valley Bank, said his family has been supporters
of the chamber since its inception,
when his father, William H. Jones Sr., was
the original CEO of Manchester Community
Bank; then, Boatmen’s Bank of West
County; and finally, Bank of America in
Ballwin. “His support [of the chamber]
carried over to Meramec Valley Bank when
Nov. 30, 1963 – Mayors of Manchester,
Winchester, Ballwin and Ellisville take part
in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Manchester
Road just east of Mason Road to mark the
start of Manchester Road improvements.
he acquired control in the mid 1960s. My
involvement began in the 1980s,” Jones
said. He added that the family’s support
also involved his brothers, Rick and Jim.
He said his favorite chamber recollections
are from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
“Meramec Valley Bank [MVB] was
instrumental in establishing the chamber
golf outing, originally held at the Ballwin
Rec Center. The event was lots of fun and
raised much-needed funding for the chamber,”
Jones said. “MVB also started a failed
effort to have the chamber take over the Missouri
DMV office in Ballwin – the chamber
needed dependable revenue sources.”
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By MARY SHAPIRO
Residents who have never attended a
West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce
meeting might find themselves
wondering, “What’s in it for me?” The
short answer is “more than you may have
dreamed.”
Community outreach has long been an
important function of the West St. Louis
County Chamber of Commerce.
Pat McDermott, a captain/paramedic with
the Metro West Fire Protection District and
chamber board member, said the chamber
works annually with the
Circle Of Concern food
pantry and emergency aid
center, regularly doing
food drives to benefit the
nonprofit agency, which
serves people living in
the Rockwood, Parkway
and Valley Park school
districts.
McDermott said the
chamber also has a Young Professionals
group, which meets once a month at various
locations and takes part in networking
and volunteer opportunities. The group is
geared toward 21- to 40-year- olds who
reside in West County and has one simple
goal: “To enrich our community by uniting
and developing our young
professionals.” Judging by the
turnout of young professionals
at the chamber’s recent Monte
Carlo Casino Night, the group
is succeeding in its goal.
“We also have various nonprofits
involved in the chamber,
such as the Rotary Club
of West St. Louis County, the
Salvation Army and Circle Of
Concern,” McDermott said.
“It’s important for the chamber
to work with them to allow our
Do you know?
In 1985, the chamber helped
coordinate local and U.S.
post office efforts to bring
unified street numbering
along Manchester Road to
the many municipalities
bordering it in West County.
chamber members to interact with those
groups at a different level than at the normal
fundraising-type of event.” He added that
the chamber’s government affairs and transportation
forum provides members and the
community-at-large an opportunity to get
information about future economic development
in the West County area.
“Our chamber provides the forum as a
platform for [those leaders] to get together
and talk about the region. We have, for
instance, formulated, from meetings, an
initiative to work better on addressing the
heroin epidemic in the area,” Kelling said.
What the community-at-large may not
realize about how the
chamber affects each
resident’s daily life can
be found in the actions of
it members – from helping
nonprofits succeed
to cultivating leadership
to influencing economic
development and social
change.
“We started as an economic
engine to push the Manchester Road
corridor economic development, and now
we’ve come full circle to see the redevelopment
of Manchester Road,” Kelling said.
“Working together with municipalities and
all these other entities is the success story
of the chamber.”
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By MARY SHAPIRO
For many local military
veterans, service members
and their families, the
Working Warriors networking
group, sponsored
by the West St. Louis
County Chamber of Commerce,
is providing a vital
opportunity to build relationships
and engage in
commerce.
Dennis Cooper, senior
vice president of the
HECM division of the
Federal Savings Bank and
chamber board member,
is a co-chair of the program, along with
Howard Berliner and Irwin Loiterstein
from the Kaufman Fund.
“The group got started about two and a
half years ago,” Cooper said. “There was
a perceived need for a group that could
help veterans find jobs and connect them
with potential employers, as well as bring
veterans together with people who work
for companies with veterans’ discounts or
others interested in helping them.”
The group meets from 9-10 a.m. on
the second Wednesday of each month in
the community meeting room at Lucky’s
Market, 15830 Fountain Plaza Drive in
Ellisville. Those attending can bring business
cards and take part in networking
while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast.
Cooper said the number attending varies,
from about 12 to about 30 each month.
Do you know?
The chamber averages nine events per
month including a veterans networking
group known as Working Warriors, a young
professionals group, a social media group
and a women’s group, to name a few.
April 12, 2017 – Manchester Mayor David Willson speaks to a
gathering of Working Warriors.
“We’re loosely affiliated with the
Kaufman Fund, which is a veterancentered
charity that gives veterans an
opportunity to find jobs and gives employers
a chance to connect with really good
potential employees,” Cooper said. “Also,
veterans with an entrepreneurial type of
business can publicize those.”
Through the Kaufman Fund, Cooper said
Working Warriors has helped to provide
about 325 Christmas trees and stands to
deserving veterans. “Also, we’ve developed
a couple scholarships for the children
or grandchildren of veterans who come
back home and belong to the West County
chamber,” he said. “A lot of that kind of
money is available for those who die or are
injured while in the service, but there’s not
a lot available for others.”
Cooper is an Air Force veteran.
“If you served in the military, you signed
a blank check, not knowing where you
were going or when you were going back –
veterans and service members deserve any
benefits available to them,” he said.
“Also, the group is a great place to
socialize with others. We’re successful,
and we’re trying to help as many people
as we can.”
Congratulations
to the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce
on their 60th Anniversary!
Elected Offcials and Staff of the City of Manchester
Representative
Bruce DeGroot
District 101
Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson
Valley, Ellisville, Wildwood
Committees: Judiciary -
Utilities - Special Committee
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Derek Grier
District 100
Ballwin, Chesterfield,
Manchester, Winchester
Committees: Vice Chairman
Special Committee on
Innovation and Technology -
Economic Development -
Local Government -
Special Committee on Tax
Policy for Working Families
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Dean Plocher
District 89
Chesterfield, Creve Coeur,
Country Life Acres,
Des Peres, Frontenac,
Huntleigh, Kirkwood,
Town & Country
Committees: Utilities
Vice Chairman - Economic
Development - Special
Committee on Urban Issues
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Community Economic
Development
573-751-1544
Dean.Plocher@house.mo.gov
Representative
Shamed Dogan
District 98
Ballwin, Ellisville, Fenton,
Wildwood
Committees: Rules
Legislative Oversight Vice
Chairman - Elementary
and Secondary Education -
Crime Prevention and Public
Safety - Subcommittee on
Education Savings Accounts
- Subcommittee on Police/
Community Relations
573-751-4392
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Representative
Kirk Mathews
District 110
Ellisville, Eureka, Pacific,
Wildwood
Committees: General Laws
Vice Chairman - Professional
Registration and Licensing
- Rules Administrative
Oversight
573-751-0562
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St. Louis County Council
Mark Harder
District 7
Ballwin, Chesterfield,
Clarkson Valley, Ellisville,
Eureka, Manchester, Pacific,
Wildwood, Winchester
Committees: Revenue and
Personnel Committee
Justice Health and Welfare
Committee on Disabilities
314-615-5443
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Representative
Jean Evans
District 99
Fenton, Manchester,
Twin Oaks, Valley Park
Committees: General Laws
- Workforce Development
- Special Committee on
Innovation and Technology
573-751-3859
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Representative
Mark Matthiesen
District 70
Bridgeton, Chesterfield,
Creve Coeur, Maryland
Heights, St. Charles
Committees: Government
Efficiency Vice Chairman -
Elementary and Secondary
Education - Special
Committee on Tourism
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St. Louis County Council
Colleen Wasinger
District 3
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Life Acres, Crestwood, Creve
Coeur, Crystal Lake Park, Des
Peres, Kirkwood, Fenton,
Frontenac, Huntleigh, Ladue,
Manchester, Sunset Hills,
Town & Country,
Twin Oaks, Valley Park,
Warson Woods, Westwood,
Winchester
Committees:
Public Improvement
Revenue and Personnel
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Manchester’s City Hall,
previously known as the
“Lyceum”.
Manchester’s Veterans
Memorial on Henry
Avenue
Manchester’s
Police and Court
Headquarters
Manchester’s Aquatic
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Circa 2010 – Lori Kelling [left] rides in the
Ballwin Days parade with Don and Pat Essen.
In the early 1990s, [the late] Melody
Harris, was chamber president.
“Under Melody’s leadership, membership
had lots of fun – baseball games,
happy hours and paintball outings all come
to mind,” Jones said.
Jim Silvernail, a former chamber president
in the 1990s and retired chief of the
Mehlville and Metro West fire protection
districts, gave credit to the chamber leaders
that came before and after him.
“We’ve had some fantastic leaders, like
Don Essen and the late Dick Andrews [a
former Ballwin mayor], who really set the
bar high for the chamber and were able to
pass their skills along to other individuals,”
Silvernail said.
Colleen Washburn Jarvis, now of Arcadia,
Missouri, was the chamber’s executive
director from 1992 to 1997. At the time
she was involved, the chamber’s office was
in Ballwin, in a small converted house that
also was used for an insurance company
and a real estate company. She said she has
“many wonderful memories from that time,
but a few projects stand out for me.”
“We began a very successful program
titled ‘Good Morning, West County,’ which
was still an ongoing project when I left
St. Louis in 1997,” Washburn Jarvis said.
“Held quarterly, this innovative breakfast
program was coordinated by a group of
chamber members who worked diligently
to ensure the major issues facing the businesses
of West St. Louis County were
brought to the attention of the membership.
Set on a stage, our co-hosts, for nearly
one hour, would interview both sides of
major issues, whether it be a proposed tax
increase for one of our municipalities, fire
districts or schools, or legislation in Jefferson
City that might impact local businesses
or highway improvements.
“Each time I return to St. Louis and drive
on Hwy. 141, I think back to the two-lane
road we traveled and wonder how all these
cars were able to reach their destinations
20 years ago. I believe, without the chamber
[transportation committee] pushing
this project [Hwy. 141, south of Interstate
64] on a weekly basis with MoDOT for
several years, the development of the current
Hwy. 141 would not have taken place
as quickly as it happened.”
She added that the chamber’s longevity
shows that being successful at anything
requires dedication and hard work from
“so many dedicated volunteers and business
people.”
“It is heartening to know that the same
spirit of dedication has continued for 60
years as businesses realize the many benefits
they receive by working together
through the Chamber of Commerce for
the betterment of not only their businesses,
but the quality of life in West St. Louis
County,” she said.
The city-chamber connection
Kelling said the chamber today is “working
better than ever with our cities, having
two city administrators on our board of
directors, and an average turnout of 50 at
our Government Affairs and Transportation
Forum.”
The chamber regularly is involved in
local advocacy, in many forms. Since
2009, the chamber has had a representative
serving on the MSD Rate Commission
– Koenen from 2009 to 2014 and Kelling
since 2014.
In 2009, the chamber lent its support
to efforts by Ellisville to secure Trailnet
funding to pay for 80 percent of the cost
of developing its Bikeable, Walkable Community
Plan.
In 2010, the chamber wrote to Metro
Transit addressing the lack of bus service
to the St. Louis Community College-Wildwood,
the Wildwood YMCA and the growing
number of businesses along Hwy. 109
near Manchester Road. In response, Metro
extended its Maplewood-Wildwood Bus
Route No. 57 to reach the intersection of
Hwy. 109 and New College Avenue.
In 2016, the chamber held a ribbon cutting
ceremony for a new bus stop in front
of the college.
“Our business community needs an
organization that provides opportunities
for them to connect, relate to one another
and grow, and the chamber has successfully
met those objectives for 60 years and
counting,” Kelling said. “We have a phenomenal
reputation of being energetic and
friendly. We have an atmosphere people
want to be around.”

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After a decade of growth, it’s time
to ‘take it to the next level’
By JESSICA MESZAROS
About 10 years ago, before becoming
president of the West St. Louis County
Chamber of Commerce, Lori Kelling was a
licensed nurse and stay-at-home mom with
three children, but she also was looking for
a way to get involved in her community.
Kelling heard about a part-time membership
position with the chamber. Her neighbor,
then Ballwin City Administrator Bob
Kuntz, thought she’d be perfect for the job.
Turns out, he was right.
“The funny part was that I had no idea
what the chamber of commerce was,” Kelling
said. So she researched it and thought
“Yeah, this is something that would be fun.”
She interviewed and got the job.
Six months later, she became membership
director. After another six months, she
became the chamber’s executive director,
assuming the role of president in 2010.
“As the old saying goes ‘if you have a job
you love, you don’t work a day in your life.’
That’s so very true for me. I love my job,”
Kelling said.
In addition to coordinating events, Kelling
also is responsible for renewing memberships,
registering new members, acting
as the head of staff, advertising and even
consulting with potential members, who,
like Kelling 10 years ago, may not fully
understand all that the West County Chamber
has to offer.
While increasing the number of events
available to members, such as First Friday
Coffee and Business After Hours events,
Kelling also has worked to create entirely
new events like the chamber’s Monte
Carlo Casino Night, which has been an
annual event for seven years.
But Kelling hasn’t acted alone. Other
staff members include Executive Assistant
Deb Pinson, Volunteer Coordinator Shannon
Drohan, Financial Coordinator Darlene
Horton, and the newest member of the
team, Events and Marketing Coordinator
Jordan Breeden.
April 12, 2016 – Deb Pinson [left] is the glue
that holds everything together, Kelling said of
her executive assistant.
Lori Kelling
“Sometimes you have to take risks. One of
the biggest risks we have taken as a chamber
is our Monte Carlo Casino Night,” Kelling
said. “We were biting something off that
we didn’t know how big it would be, and
we were adding it to an already full year of
events.” She said the chamber has “tweaked
and molded the event each year.”
According to Kelling, another one of
her proudest achievements occurred in
2016 when the chamber collaborated with
the Metro West Fire Protection District
and local businesses to buy a wheelchairaccessible
van for Ballwin Officer Mike
Flamion. “My husband [Bradley] is a
police lieutenant for St. Louis County, so
when Officer Flamion was shot, it hit home
in a big way,” Kelling said. “We thought
that we had to do something as a chamber.”
Through collaboration and donations from
Metro West and its members, the chamber
raised over $53,000 to purchase the van
from Jay Wolfe Toyota. Excess remaining
funds were donated to the Gary Sinise
Foundation, which is building a smart home
for Flamion and his wife, Sarah.
According to Kelling, community outreach
is one of the best parts of being a West
County Chamber member. She credits the
West County region with “the outpouring
from our community [which] was tremendous
after that horrific tragedy.”
As the chamber continues to grow and
sponsor more events, Kelling hopes to shift
emphasis from strictly recruiting more
members to creating more local opportunities,
like holding large business conferences
for members and local entrepreneurs,
all while remaining a prominent local
resource.
“My focus 10 years ago was to get the
word out about who we were and to grow
our chamber and our events,” Kelling said.
“We’ve done all of that. My focus now
is taking this chamber to the next level
and doing something impactful to continue
to be a leader in the community. That is the
absolute focus.”
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The benefits of bird feeders
Having bird feeders around your yard is a
great way to attract a multitude of local and
migratory birds. That’s good news for the
environment, but humans are the real winners
in the backyard way station equation.
It goes without saying that avid bird
watchers benefit when birds are provided
with a food source, but birds of a feather
flock together and eat more than what helpful
homeowners put on the menu.
Homeowners who set up
bird feeding stations and
bird shelters are rewarded
with closeup views of their
feathered friends and, often,
far fewer insects, reducing
the need for chemical pesticides.
Less pesticides also means
more pollinators, which is
good news for gardens and
fruit trees.
Backyard feeders and houses also can add
color and visual interest to your landscape.
Within a day after you hang a cylindrical
finch feeder, you’ll start noticing finches
appear on its colorful perches. Cylindrical
feeders, depending on the size, can hold a
sufficient amount of thistle to last a full day
and are designed for easy hanging, which
is good because frequent refilling is key to
keeping your yard on the layover list.
Glass hummingbird feeders come in a
variety of shapes and colors. While red is
noted as the color for attracting hummingbirds,
red nectar is not necessary. You can
easily make and serve a fresh, clear nectar
made from simple sugar and water [recipe
below]. Hummingbirds, as well as their
feeders, add a whimsical touch to any backyard.
Here are a few helpful hints:
• Glass feeders last longer and work better
than plastic models.
• For easy cleaning, choose a style that separates
into two pieces – top and basin.
• Ants also love nectar, so hanging a simple
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Martin nests can be purchased
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garden shops.
Tray feeders, also universally
available, are perfect for most back
yards and come in all sizes and styles. They
are easy to fill, provide an ample supply of
feed and can accommodate several birds
and bird varieties at once.
Cardinals, jays, bluebirds and blackbirds
are among the types of birds that prefer an
open tray feeder. But a word of caution, so
do squirrels. If squirrels and other creatures
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The current political situation has left the majority of Americans feeling a
high level of stress, according to an annual survey.
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Stressed out by politics
As the U.S. marks National Stress
Awareness Month in April, two-thirds of
Americans say the current political situation
has left them feeling stressed about
the nation’s future and related issues – and
that stress is impacting their emotional
and physical health, according to recently
released survey results.
For the past 10 years, the American
Psychological Association [APA] has
conducted its Stress in America: Coping
with Change survey annually to gauge
the nation’s collective stress level. After
survey results released last fall showed that
the presidential election and the nation’s
political climate were causing significant
amounts of stress among Americans, the
APA commissioned a post-election survey,
which was conducted in January.
Between August 2016 and January 2017,
the average overall stress level of Americans
surveyed rose from 4.8 to 5.1, on a
scale where 1 means little or no stress
and 10 means a great deal of stress. That
increase was the first significant uptick in
national stress measured since the survey
began a decade ago.
While people who identified themselves
as Democrats were far more likely than
Republicans [72 percent vs. 26 percent]
to pinpoint the outcome of the 2016 presidential
election as a major source of stress,
there was more bipartisan agreement as
far as feeling stressed about the country’s
future: 59 percent of Republicans said the
future course of the nation was a significant
source of stress for them, compared with
76 percent of Democrats.
“The stress we’re seeing around political
issues is deeply concerning, because it’s
hard for Americans to get away from it,”
said Katherine C. Nordal, Ph.D., the APA’s
executive director for professional practice
. “We’re surrounded by conversations,
news and social media that constantly
remind us of the issues that are stressing
us the most.”
Other sources of ongoing stress which
increased between the two surveys were
fear about acts of terrorism, which rose from
51 to 59 percent from August 2016 to January
2017; police violence toward minorities,
which increased from 36 to 44 percent
as a stressor; and personal safety concerns,
which rose from 29 to 34 percent as a cause
of stress – the highest percentage reported
since the question was introduced on the
survey in 2008.
As their stress levels rise, more Americans
also said they had experienced physical
and emotional symptoms of stress in
the prior month, which could have negative
implications for national health, the
APA warned. The percentage of survey
respondents who reported at least one
health symptom because of stress rose
from 71 percent to 80 percent between
August 2016 and January 2017. About
one-third of respondents named specific
symptoms such as headaches [34 percent],
feeling overwhelmed [33 percent], feeling
nervous or anxious [33 percent] or feeling
depressed or sad [32 percent].
“While these common health symptoms
might seem minor, they can lead to
negative effects on daily life and overall
physical health when they continue over a
long period,” said Nordal. She added that
the APA’s recommendation for dealing
with the current political climate and the
24-hour news cycle is to know your own
limits and to tune out when necessary as
one way to limit exposure to potentially
distressing information. “Read enough to
stay informed, but then plan acitivities that
give you a regular break from the issues and
the stress they might cause. And remember
to take care of yourself and pay attention to
other areas of your life,” Nordal said.
Cancer survival rates improving
Death rates from cancer are on the
decline for men, women and children,
and for all major racial and ethnic groups,
according to the most recent Annual Report
to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. The
report states that, from 2010-2014, the
most recent five-year period for which statistics
are available, death rates decreased
for 11 of the 16 most common types of
cancer in men and for 13 of the 18 most
common types of cancer in women. However,
death rates increased for cancers of
the liver, pancreas and brain in men and for
liver and uterine cancers in women. Overall,
rates of new cancers decreased in men
but remained stable in women during the
15-year period from 1999-2013.
The annual report began in 1975. It is a
collaboration among the American Cancer
Society, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute
and the North American Association
of Central Cancer Registries [NAACCR].
This year’s report, which appears online in
the Journal of the National Cancer Institute,
includes a special section focused on
five-year survival rates for different types
of cancer. Overall, it showed significant
increases in survival rates on a percentage
basis for both early- and late-stage cancers
diagnosed between 2006 and 2012.
Compared to cases diagnosed in 1975-
1977, five-year survival for cancers diagnosed
in 2006-2012 increased significantly
for all but two types: cancer of the cervix
and uterus. The largest increases in survival
rates, measured at 25 percent or greater,
were reported for prostate and kidney cancers
along with non-Hodgkin lymphoma,
myeloma and leukemia.
Cancers with the highest five-year survival
rate were those of the prostate [99.3
percent], thyroid [98.3 percent], melanoma
[93.2 percent] and female breast [90.8
percent]. The lowest five-year survival
for cases diagnosed in 2006-2012 was for
cancers of the pancreas [8.5 percent], liver
[18.1 percent], lung [18.7 percent], esophagus
[20.5 percent], stomach [31.1 percent]
and brain [35 percent].
“The continued drops in overall cancer
death rates in the United States are welcome
news, reflecting improvements in
prevention, early detection and treatment,”
said Betsy A. Kohler, executive director of
the NAACCR. “But this report also shows
us that progress has been limited for several
cancers, which should compel us to renew
our commitment to efforts to discover new
strategies for prevention, early detection
and treatment, and to apply proven interventions
broadly and equitably.”
On the calendar
Missouri Baptist Hospital, in partnership
with the OASIS Institute, presents
a Stress Elimination Workshop on
Wednesday, April 26 from 1-3 p.m. at
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Discover your “stress stage” and learn
how to live stress-free. There is no cost to
attend, but registration is required by calling
(314) 996-5433.
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The Red Cross sponsors a Community
Blood Drive on Wednesday, April
26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the St. Luke’s
Hospital Insitute for Health Education, 222
S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. To
schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org
and enter the sponsor code
SAINTLUKES or call (314) 658-2090.
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Learn how to conquer your knee pain
at a free presentation on Wednesday, May
3 from 6-7 p.m. at Des Peres Hospital, 2315
Dougherty Ferry Road in St. Louis, in the
MyNewSelf Education Room. The presentation
by an orthopedic physician includes
information on surgical and non-surgical
options to treat chronic knee problems.
Register online at www.despereshopital.
com or call (877) 228-3638.
• • •
BJC offers free skin cancer screenings
on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m.-12:45
p.m. at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital,
10 Barnes West Drive in Creve Coeur,
in Medical Office Building 2. Screenings
include a full body-exam in a private room;
and gowns are provided. If preferred, participants
can have just exposed areas of
concern examined rather than the full-body
exam. Screening are offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. Those under the age of
18 must have a legal guardian present. For
more information, call (314) 542-9378.
• • •
St. Luke’s Hospital sponsors cholesterol
and glucose wellness screenings
on Friday, May 19 from 7-8:30 a.m. at St.
Luke’s Convenient Care located inside
Dierbergs, 1080 Lindemann Road in Des
Peres. Get cholesterol and glucose levels
checked, along with a one-on-one consultation
with a HeartCaring professional,
which also includes blood pressure and
body composition measurement. The fee
for all screenings is $20; a 10- to 12-hour
fast and advance appointments are
required. To register, visit www.stlukesstl.com;
for more information, call (314)
542-4848.
• • •
A Home Alone class is on Friday, May
12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Children, ages 9 to
11, learn about self-care in this two-hour
course. Topics include personal safety and
protection, basic first-aid, and emergency
preparedness. A light snack will be provided
during class. Cost is $20. Class is
held at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 7th Floor,
Classroom #2, 615 S. New Ballas Road.
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Combined General & Capital Impr. Funds
Combined General & Capital Impr. Funds
Revenues
Year to Date Expenditures
Year to Date
Taxes
STL County Local Sales Tax $5,074,236
Administration
Personnel $561,578
Local Option Tax 128,747
Operating 337,674
1/2 Cent Capital Imp Tax 2,413,605
Contractual 393,259
Utility Tax - Electric 1,428,136
Capital Expenditures 2,586,585
Utility Tax - Gas 429,955
Special Projects -
Utility Tax - Telephone 814,889
Operating Transfer -
Utility Tax - Water 265,005
3,879,096
Cigarette Tax 97,788 Clerk / Council
Cable Franchise 265,306
Personnel 201,422
10,917,668
Operating 34,965
Licenses and Permits
Contractual 1,881
Merchant’s License 47,585
Capital Expenditures -
Liquor License 16,585
Special Projects 19,726
Vending Machine License 788
257,995
Permit Fees & Internet Pole 15,938 Municipal Court
P&Z Permits/Fees 21,985
Personnel 208,145
102,880
Operating 20,862
Charges for Services
Contractual -
False Alarm Fees 2,050
Capital Expenditures -
Subdivision Inspections 13,250
229,007
15,300 Parks Department
Intergovernmental
Personnel 158,060
Motor Fuel/Gas Tax 1,409,380
Operating 167,380
Road & Bridge Tax 969,652
Contractual 303,700
St. Louis County Grants -
Capital Expenditures 1,653,979
Federal/State Grants 1,578,460
Special Projects 186,541
Local Records Grant -
2,469,660
3,957,493 Planning Department
Fine and Forfeitures
Personnel 693,405
Court Fines 425,214
Operating 95,216
Court Costs 54,575
Contractual 93,657
Officer Training 9,090
Capital Expenditures -
Crime Victims Fund 1,682
Special Projects 56,114
Bond Forfeitures 8,718
938,392
Alt. Cmty. Service 4,575 Police Department
Inmate Security Surcharge 9,097
Operating 2,765
512,951
Contractual 3,142,650
Capital Expenditures -
Interest 98,207
3,145,415
Other Income
Public Works
Other Income 21,728
Personnel 507,850
Parks & Rec. Revenue 59,260
Operating 86,832
Community Garden 4,020
Contractual 1,047,804
NID Admin Fee 6,500
Capital Expenditures 4,566,905
CID Admin Fee 11,500
Special Projects -
103,008
6,209,391
Other Financing Sources
Interfund Transfer -
Total Expenditures $17,128,956
Sale of Fixed Assets -
Transfers Out $-
-
Beginning Fund Balance $28,123,912
Total Revenues $15,707,507
Ending Fund Balance $26,702,463
Other Funds
TOWN CENTER SEWER
Year to Date Ending Fund Balance $14,507
Revenues
Interest $503
EAST & WEST AREA TGA TRUST
Special Assessments 189,823 Revenues
Other -
190,326
Licenses and Permits
Interest Income
$173,870
734
Expenditures
Admin/Legal $6,900 Expenditures
174,604
Principal Bond Payments 140,000
Capital Expenditures $0
Interest Expense 18,675
165,575
Beginning Fund Balance
-
$165,029
Beginning Fund Balance $377,683
Ending Fund Balance $339,633
Ending Fund Balance $402,434
ESCROW
Year to Date
Revenues
Interest $8,121
Expenditures
Transfers Out 8,121
Beginning Fund Balance $14,507
Pursuant to City Charter, Section 6.12 (a), the
preceding is a full and accurate accounting of the
unaudited receipts and expenditures of the City of
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products and information at the 2016 Chesterfield Earth Day Festival.
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ARTS
Art Exhibit at City Hall continues
through June at Chesterfield City Hall, 690
Chesterfield Parkway West. The exhibit is
open to the public during normal business
hours Monday through Friday from 8:30
a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays.
• • •
A Writing Workshop for non-fiction/selfhelp
books is from noon-4 p.m. on Friday,
April 28 at Walnut Grill Ellisville, 1386
Clarkson Clayton Center. The workshop will
include time for developing helpful habits,
brainstorming, group feedback and time to
begin writing. Participants should bring three
of their favorite non-fiction books, a laptop
and a notebook to take notes. For tickets or
details, visit www.eventbrite.com.
BENEFITS
The Ascension Knights of Columbus
16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
is at noon on Monday, May 1 at The Landings
at Spirit Golf Club, 180 N. Eatherton
Road in Chesterfield. Proceeds benefit
The Little Bit Foundation, Good Shepherd
School for Children and the General Charity
Fund of the Knights of Columbus. The
four-person “scramble” begins with a shotgun
start at noon. Registration fee includes
lunch, golf, on-course beverages, dinner,
silent and live auctions. To register, call
(636) 623-3646.
• • •
St. Louis Community College Run for
Rescue is at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6
at Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester
Road in Wildwood. This is a 5K fun run/
walk benefitting Stray Rescue, St. Louis.
All participants receive T-shirts and finisher
medals. Entry before Race Day is $30 and
on Race Day Entry is $35. A discout applies
to STLCC students. For details, email
dsweet@stlcc.edu or (636) 422-2207.
• • •
NAMIWalks St. Louis is at 8 a.m. on
Saturday, May 6 at Central Park - Chesterfield
Amphitheatre, 631 Veterans Place
Drive in Chesterfield. Join the movement
to raise awareness of mental illness and
raise funds for NAMI’s mission to help
individuals and families right here in our
region. For details or to register, visit www.
namiwalks.org.
• • •
The St. Clare of Assisi Parish Golf
Tournament is at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
May 20 at Aberdeen Golf Course, Highway
44 and Lewis Road in Eureka. Registration
and luncheon is at 11:30 a.m., with
a shotgun start at 12:45 p.m. Registration
fee includes lunch, golf, cart, prizes, dinner
and more. Everyone is welcome.
FAMILY & KIDS
Des Peres Cinema Series: Outdoor
Movie at the Lodge, 1050 Des Peres
Road, is from 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April
21. Enjoy a family movie in a lawn chair
or spread out picnic-style on a blanket.
Bring food and drinks or buy concessions
at the event [no glass]. Popcorn, candy and
bottled/canned drinks will be available
for purchase; cash only. Tickets can be
purchased at The Lodge Front Desk. For
details, visit www.desperesmo.org.
• • •
Ellisville hosts a Tree City U.S.A ceremony
at the Bussmann Shelter in Bluebird
Park at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 21.
Attendees will receive a seedling from
the Department of Conservation and light
refreshments will be provided.
• • •
A Movie in the Park is from 7:30-9 p.m.
on Saturday, April 22 at Vlasis Park, 300
Park Drive in Ballwin. Families can bring
a blanket and some snacks to start off the
baseball season with “Field of Dreams.”
Light concessions are available to purchase
[cash only]. Admission is free, no registration
required. All ages welcome.
• • •
The Gateway Kite Festival is from 9
a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 at Chesterfield
Athletic Complex, 17925 N. Outer
40 Road in Chesterfield. Kite competitions
feature nationally ranked flyers with
two- and four-line stunts. Experts will offer
assistance and flying lessons for four-line
kits, plus a special “no crash” training setup.
Food vendors and a mobile kite shop are
offered. For details, visit chesterfield.mo.us.
• • •
The Elegant Child, 513 Strecker Road in
Wildwood, hosts its Annual Carnival on
Friday, April 28 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy carnival
refreshments, games, a bounce house,
DJ and petting zoo. Take a chance to win
a raffle basket. All proceeds benefit the St.
Anthony’s food pantry. Come one, come all.
• • •
A Family Campout is at 4:30 p.m. on
Saturday, April 29 at Ferris Park, 500 New
Ballwin Road in Ballwin. Families can
play games, roast marshmallows and more.
Fees are $7 for VIPs and $9 for others. Fees
are per person and include hot dog dinner,
S’mores and a light breakfast. Children
ages 2 and under are free. For details or to
register, visit www.ballwin.mo.us.
• • •
Chesterfield’s Earth Day Celebration
is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April
29 at Chesterfield Mall, 291 Chesterfield
Center in the food court. The festival features
a recycling drive-thru, entertainment
and eco-friendly products and vendors. For
details, visit chesterfield.mo.us and search
“Earth Day.” Free to attend for all ages.
• • •
Operation Kidsafe is from May 4-8 at
54 The Legends Parkway in Eureka. This
is a free digital fingerprint and photo safety
program that captures a child’s picture and
fingerprints using specialized software.
Parents can use a printout they receive to
provide to law enforcement anywhere in
the world to instantly aid an investigation.
• • •
Upscale Resale is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on
Friday, May 5 and from 8 a.m.-noon on
Saturday, May 6 at Green Trails Church,
14237 Ladue Road in Chesterfield. There
will be a huge selection of gently used
antiques, household items, women’s accessories,
books, toys, children’s clothes up to
4T and much more.
• • •
A Youth Fishing Derby is from 9-11
a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Central Park
Lake, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive in Chesterfield.
Kids ages 5-15 can compete in
contests and win awards. A parent or legal
guardian must accompany all kids. Fishing
licenses are not required. The equipment is
limited, so participants should bring their
own, if possible. Check-in will be at the
amphitheater stage the day of the derby.
To register, visit chesterfield.mo.us/youthfishing-derby.
• • •
Safety Day is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on
Saturday, May 20 at the Chesterfield Athletic
Complex, 17925 N. Outer 40 Road.
Free for all ages. A CPR demo and EMT
staff will be on hand for safety questions.
Youths will enjoy safety demos that teach
bike safety, stranger danger and much
more. There will also be a bike safety class
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Wash away the grime
Spring also is typically the time when
algae stains begin to appear on surfaces
that are exposed to moisture, but not quite
enough light. Most siding can be cleaned
with low pressure, a soft brush and water
mixed with a little bleach to prevent algae
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Decks and concrete surfaces may benefit
from power washing, especially if it’s time
to reseal either. Because both wood and
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Speaking of enjoying outdoor spaces,
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hail in some locations. When checking
roofs for damage, homeowners can do
a little DIY inspecting safely from the
ground.
Grab a pair of binoculars and slowly
scan your roof for:
• Cracked caulk or rust spots on flashing.
• Shingles that are buckling, curling or
blistering.
• Missing or broken shingles.
• Cracked and worn rubber boots around
vent pipes.
• Missing or damaged chimney caps.
• Masses of moss and lichen, which
could signal the roof is decaying underneath.
Black algae stains are just cosmetic.
Also check to see if there are any piles
of colored grit at the ends of downspouts.
That grit, from asphalt roof tiles, is a bad
sign. Those sand-like granules cover the
surface of roof shingles and shield them
from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.
It could be that your roof is nearing the end
of its life cycle.
If so, it’s time to call the pros.
Be safe, not sorry
When working around the yard, don’t
forget to check your garden hoses and other
outdoor water systems to make sure they
are running well and no dry rot or winter
damage has set in. Leaky water systems
and outdoor faucets can result in hundreds
or thousands down the drain.
Another money saving spring ritual is to
have your air conditioner checked. Clean
leaves and other debris from the top of the
central air conditioner or heat pump even
though many will blow away by themselves
when the unit starts. Call now to
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Maintaining marble in 5 easy steps
Whether on floors or countertops, veins
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maintaining that elegance may seem anything
but effortless.
Common advice cautions against using
vinegar, bleach, ammonia or other generalpurpose
cleaners, while taking care to prevent
scratches from sand and dirt found on
the wheels of an old vacuum is paramount.
With all these rules, marble surfaces may
seem impractical, but once you understand
the basics, caring for them is actually quite
simple.
Step one: learn all about etches and
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“Marble is porous and can stain when
it absorbs liquids,” explained Jacqueline
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Stains can discolor marble and create
a dark appearance; they are oftentimes
caused by kitchen grease or makeup and
lotions.
An etch mark is chemical corrosion of
the stone’s surface layer typically caused by
the acids found in most household cleaners
and in substances like tomato sauce, lemon
juice and alcohol. Etch marks often are
most visible at an angle, when they appear
duller and less shiny than the surrounding
surface.
If a spot is lighter than the surrounding
stone, it’s most likely an etch mark. Etch
marks can usually be prevented by wiping
up spills immediately and using the right
cleaners.
If a spot is darker than the surrounding
stone, it’s probably a stain.
Step two: choose the right cleaner
To remove stains, use a poultice, which
you can buy at a hardware store. Spread it
on the stain, then cover the area with plastic
wrap, holding it down with painter’s tape.
The next day, remove the plastic, allow the
poultice to dry completely and gently wipe
it up. If the stain is still there but noticeably
lighter, repeat the procedure. If it’s just as
bad as it was, it will only come out with the
help of a professional restorer.
Be careful when selecting your marble
cleaner. Acids are the main enemy of calcitic
marbles. Avoid cleaners containing
vinegar or citrus, as well as abrasive powders
and creams, which can scratch softer
stones. Strong household cleaners like
toilet bowl cleaner, metal cleaner or oven
cleaners can cause irreparable etching or
permanent color changes in stone.
Tabbah recommends a cleaner with a pH
level of at least 7 or 8, or buying one that
specifically mentions marble.
Step three: pick the perfect mop
A microfiber mop is the main line of
defense for your marble floor,” said Tom
Workman, owner of Florida-based Floor
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A dry microfiber mop draws in dry hair
and dirt. For deeper cleaning, saturate the
mop with water. The thin microfibers have
tiny triangular wedges that lift grease and
oil as the mop glides across the floor. Plus,
the small amount of water needed won’t
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Step four: watch out for water
If you have hard water, a water softener
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that can happen during cooking. Mineral
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Step five: use a doormat
Place a mat outside your front door and
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Maximize flow. Using similarly shaded
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Change out winter window treatments
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in, opt for light colors that won’t fade.
Cotton, linen and silk blends are perfect
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Light it up. Every room should have
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provides overall illumination and often
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100 days into an ‘outsider’ term in office
By JIM ERICKSON
Counting weekends and holidays, Missouri
Gov. Eric Greitens observed his
100th day in office this week.
In the November election, Greitens’ win
as a self-proclaimed outsider in Missouri
mirrored now-President Donald Trump’s
win nationally. The Missouri election
outcome surprised even political pollsters
and pundits. The former Navy SEAL and
Rhodes scholar took the oath of office
in Jefferson City Jan. 9, 11 days before
Trump’s inauguration.
Budget issues
There’s no doubt Greitens began his term
facing some difficult challenges. First and
foremost was the need to make budget cuts
due to a gap in state revenues compared to
the income projected when the legislature
approved the state’s budget last year. The
$146 million in reductions, which Greitens
announced not long after his inauguration,
were in addition to more than $200 million
already stricken from the spending plan by
former Gov. Jay Nixon.
The budget gap stems primarily from
lower-than-projected corporate income
taxes, more specifically the phasing out
of the corporate franchise tax as called for
in legislation approved a number of years
ago and changes in how multistate corporations
allocate their profits. Meanwhile,
revenue from individual income taxes has
been steady.
Higher education bore the brunt of Greitens’
initial cutbacks with $82 million in
reductions. Although the governor noted
that nothing was taken from kindergarten
through 12th grade [K-12] classrooms,
some $14 million was cut from programs
affecting schools, including $8.6 million
for busing.
The governor’s $27.6 billion budget proposal
for the fiscal year beginning July 1
calls for K-12 schools to receive some $3
million more than in the current year while
cutting $36 million from school transportation
funding. Democrats in the legislature
have criticized that plan, saying school
officials will be forced to reduce amounts
going for other purposes to pay for getting
students to school in the first place.
A $2 million allocation would go to
districts that do not now offer advance
placement courses to help pay for making
them available online. Another $13 million
would go for special education services for
students with disabilities.
Colleges and universities will get $100
million less in the coming year, although
a major part of that reduction already has
been put into effect. Critics fear the cutbacks
will mean more hikes in tuition and
fees charged at higher education institutions.
The new budget plan also includes $52
million saved by adding requirements that
must be met before individuals with disabilities
qualify for in-home and nursing
care.
Greitens also has proposed a 3-percent
reduction in reimbursements to Medicaid
healthcare providers. Still, total state and
federal Medicaid spending would climb to
$10.7 billion, an increase of several hundred
million
Continuing the course set by Nixon, who
cut some 5,000 positions from the state
payroll during his eight years in office,
Greitens wants to eliminate 188 more jobs.
In addition, the proposed budget includes
no pay increases for state employees, generally
agreed to be among the lowest paid
in the nation.
The governor also has announced plans
to equip every school in the state with
broadband internet. He would accomplish
that goal with $6 million in state funds and
with an estimated $39 million from a Federal
Communication Commission program
designed to help rural districts without
high-speed internet service.
Overall, the state’s new yearly budget
under Greitens’ proposal would increase
1.2 percent compared with this year’s
total. The Republican-dominated General
Assembly must meet a May 5 deadline to
approve its budget plan, which the governor
can veto entirely or in part with line
item vetoes.
Early actions and reactions
Steve Ehlmann, a former member of
both the Missouri House and Senate, also
is a former circuit court judge and the
current St. Charles County Executive. He
recalled meeting Greitens seven or eight
years ago when Greitens was working to
help veterans through The Mission Continues,
a nonprofit organization he founded.
“He was very impressive,” Ehlmann said,
“and a very good communicator. I remember
saying to someone, ‘I sure hope he’s a
Republican’ because it was obvious even
back then that he had a future in public service
if he wanted to go that direction.”
As for being an outsider, as Greitens has
labeled himself, there are advantages and
disadvantages to that in the political arena,
Ehlmann observed.
Eric Greitens celebrates his gubernatorial win in November 2016.
“You can come in with some fresh
approaches, and that can be a good thing,”
he said. “But there’s also a learning curve
involved and that can be difficult at times.
However, there’s no doubt he has a quality
resume and his academic credentials are
certainly impressive, too.”
Ehlmann believes one of Greitens’ primary
achievements during his early days in
office is one the casual observer might not
recognize. “He’s made some good hires,
both men and women. That’s important
because he can’t do everything himself,”
Ehlmann said.
There’s no shortage of issues for Greitens
to tackle as his term in office continues,
but Ehlmann cited one he regards as
particularly important. The St. Louis area
is fragmented by a plethora of municipal
jurisdictions and dysfunction when it
comes to who has control over what. That
spells trouble when it comes to addressing
problem areas, including crime.”
Ehlmann emphasized he wasn’t referring
to a unification of city and county government.
“But there’s a lot of things state government
can do when it comes to broad
problems such as what the St. Louis area
is dealing with. If state government doesn’t
take the lead and do them, they won’t get
done. I’d be pushing for that as governor,”
he said. “We can’t have the kind of economic
development we want, for example,
if crime remains the problem that people
perceive it to be. Crime is a regional issue
because what happens in St. Louis or Ferguson
affects the entire area.”
Ehlmann noted the GOP now has control
of both the Missouri House and Senate
and most of the state’s elected leadership
offices. “It’s a good time for the Republican
Party to step up and tackle these
issues,” he said.
St. Louis County Councilmember Mark
Harder [R-District 7] likes the efforts Greitens
already is making to bring new businesses
to the state.
“I think it really helps that Gov. Greitens
is involved in this,” he said. “The governor
now can talk to CEOs about Missouri
being a right-to-work state. I think rightto-work
makes the state more attractive to
companies that view that fact as important,
although not all companies do.”
Setting priorities
Harder said he would like to see the governor
more active at the Republican Party’s
grass roots level. “We haven’t really seen
that involvement yet and I’m not sure why
that’s the case. But it’s still early and things
can change,” he added. In addition to his
council position, Harder is a Lafayette
Township committeeman.
According to Harder, Greitens’ priorities
should include a proactive role in addressing
the crime issue in the St. Louis area.
Echoing Ehlmann’s views, he observed, “If
we want to grow, we need to get the crime
problem, especially violent crime, under
control. A governor can inject himself into
a situation where he may not have a specific
legal role or responsibility but he can
still take leadership in influencing what
happens in given situations.”
Missourians shouldn’t expect instant
results, whether in job growth and economic
development, generally, or in reducing
crime and other areas.
“The things you do today often take time
to produce the outcome you’re looking for,”
Harder asserted.
Rep. Shamed Dogan [R-District 98] in
the Missouri House, is pleased with Greitens’
initial efforts.
“There have been some very good things
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citing steps in tort reform, Greitens forming
a committee to study and recommend how
to reform the state’s tax rates and credits,
and labor reform, including the governor’s
signing of right-to-work legislation.
“By the time this session ends, we’ll look
back and be pleased with the progress that
has been made,” Dogan observed.
Although some in the news media have
been critical of Greitens’ lack of availability,
Dogan, from his perspective as a legislator,
views the issue differently.
“I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the
governor’s accessibility,” Dogan said. “He
has been much more engaged with legislators
than Gov. Nixon was. He met with
the black caucus during his first month in
office, for example, something that didn’t
occur with Nixon for a number of years
after he came into office. I feel we have
established a very good relationship with
people on the governor’s staff and that they
know what our priority issues are.”
Dogan serves as vice chairman of the
black caucus and is the only Republican
member of the group.
The Ballwin resident concedes he has
been frustrated with the lack of progress on
education reform measures in the legislature.
Various groups in the state have been
calling for a number of changes, including
school choice, restructuring or repeal of
teacher tenure, implementation of merit
pay systems and better teacher evaluation
procedures.
“I think we will need the governor’s leadership
to get some of these issues through,”
Dogan said.
Keeping campaign promises
One of Greitens’ main campaign issues
was his call for transparency in government,
but he has been unwilling to release his tax
returns or the names of major contributors
to his campaign. As with a number of other
politicians nationwide, Greitens also now
has two nonprofit entities, known as 501(c)
(4)s, that can raise unlimited amounts of
money from donors whose names do not
have to be disclosed.
Asked for his views on the apparent
contradiction, Dogan said, “I really have
no comment on that. I’ll let the governor
decide how he wants to comment on those
issues.”
West Newsmagazine wanted Gov. Greitens
to comment as well, not only on that
issue but a number of others, such as his
own assessment of his first 100 days in
office, his current legislative priorities, his
vision for the state and strategy for making
it a reality. However, there was no response
to repeated email. On April 12, press secretary
Parker Briden did contact West Newsmagazine,
but an interview was not able to
be schedules prior to presstime.
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and 16.5 percent have used marijuana. But
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Cassie Morris, with the National Council
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there were 712 drug-related deaths in
2016 in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
“Those numbers have more than tripled
in the last nine years,” said Morris. She
noted that more teens die from prescription
drugs than heroin and cocaine
combined. She said the United States represents
5 percent of the world’s population,
yet the United States uses 99 percent
of the hydrocodone in the world.
Getting hooked on prescription drugs
can start very innocently. Morris said a
teen could be in a car accident, break a
bone or have a tooth pulled and be prescribed
pain medication. “But instead of
getting three to five days of [pain medication]
the teen is prescribed 30 days [of
medicine],” Morris said. “It’s too much,
for too long of a time period … it [creates]
a dependence.”
Once the prescription is up, teens look
in the medicine cabinets – in their homes
or their friend’s homes. According to statistics
from Preferred Family Healthcare,
60 percent of teens who abuse prescription
drugs get them free from friends and
relatives.
Morris said it’s important to make sure
the medications are disposed of properly.
Police departments have drop boxes for
old prescription drugs and medication
disposal pouches can be used to safely
dispose of the medications from home.
“And if you still need the medications,
lock them up,” said Morris.
Annaka has a 14-year-old son. She said
she worries the most about prescription
drugs and heroin.
“I think talking about it is huge,” Annaka
said. “Always letting them know there is
open communication about these subjects
is important. I also think having the kids
get information from other resources that
emphasize the dangers and repercussions
is helpful because then it doesn’t just seem
like mom or dad nagging them about it.”
Hassan said a child’s personality and
mental health can increase the chance of
trying drugs. He noted that mental health
issues can lead to a higher risk of experimentation
as a child finds the need to selfmedicate,
making conversations all the
more important.
“We have to be extremely aware, don’t
neglect to talk to them,” said Hassan. “We
have to make sure they are educated about
all these things. “Be open. Be engaged.
Start the conversation so they will come
to you.”
Hassan and Knost share similar quotes.
“If you don’t educate them, someone
else will – and that will probably be someone
you don’t want to educate your child,”
Hassan advised.
Knost recalled an interview in which
singer Marilyn Manson, known for his
controversial stage personality, was asked
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“He said something like ‘raise your kids
or I will.’ If parents aren’t talking, kids are
going to believe other sources,” Knost said.
But are they listening?
Michele said it’s difficult to get either of
her sons to talk about these issues.
“My 18-year-old just always says, ‘I
know mom’ and that’s all when I try to talk
to him about not doing things. My 14-yearold
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often with both of them,” she said.
But she’s not sure that talking is enough.
“There is more peer pressure to do/try
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By AMY ARMOUR
Rich pastas, succulent seafood and
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choices on the menu at Candicci’s
restaurant.
Candicci’s has been in the restaurant
and catering business for 36 years. In
May 2009, it opened in the heart of
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a mouthwatering menu of Italian classics
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the Italian restaurant offers a variety of
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“Candicci’s offers gourmet Italian
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pastas, chicken, veal, seafood, steaks
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Located at 100 Holloway Road, the
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Candicci’s also can bring its delicious
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“Candicci’s offers a great catering
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11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thursday-Saturday
freshly grilled chicken, bacon
and scallions.
Candice, who makes up
many of the recipes, said of
his culinary creativity, “I love
to cook – it’s fun and I enjoy
it.”
And so do his customers,
especially when Linguini
Tutto Mare is on the menu.
The dish includes linguine
noodles with a harvest of
fresh shrimp, scallops, clams,
and mushrooms in either a
seafood marinara or olive oilbutter
garlic sauce.
Candicci’s is well-known for its Italian
House Salad with homemade dressing.
“Did I mention we offer the best toasted
ravioli in St. Louis? Stop in and try yourself,”
said Candice.
Not in the mood for Italian? Don’t
worry. Candicci’s will expand its menu
even further in the next couple of months
to include ASAP BBQ. Candicci’s purchased
ASAP BBQ and expects to be
serving favorites like burnt ends, brisket
and pulled pork as part of its catering
menu in May or June.
Families wanting to treat mom to a
special meal can stop by Candicci’s for
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Bob Candice, general manager of Candicci’s Restaurant
in Ballwin
a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 10
a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, May 14. A dinner
menu will be available from 4 p.m. to
close.
This spring and summer, Candicci’s
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p.m. with live music. Ladies can take
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wine.
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of Ballwin?” asked Candice.
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EVENTS, from page 40
that will review safe riding procedures, as
well as hands-on training on an obstacle
course. No registration is needed.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
The Veterans Honor Park Dedication
Ceremony is at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 3 at 631 Veterans Place Drive in Chesterfield.
The Parkway Central High Band
will perform several patriotic ensembles.
Light refreshments after the ceremony. The
event is free and open to the public. RSVPs
are requested, but not required. Contact
Amanda Miller at (636) 537-4711.
• • •
The Orchestra Music Series is at 6:30
p.m. on select Thursdays, beginning with
the St. Louis Civic Orchestra on May 18
at Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans
Place Drive in Chesterfield. All performances
are free of charge. Fixed seats are
available, but concert-goers are welcome to
bring their own food, beverages and seating.
For details, visit chesterfield.mo.us.
SIXTY-PLUS
Lafayette Older Adults will meet on the
second and fourth Mondays of the month
through May 8 at Ballwin Golf Course,
333 Holloway Road. Adults ages 55 and
older can get together to make new friends,
listen to great speakers, go on exciting day
drips or play bingo. Coffee, tea, soda and
desserts are all provided. The only requirements
are a sack lunch and $2 due at each
meeting.
• • •
Lunch and Bingo is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
on Wednesday, May 3 at The Pointe at
Ballwin Commons, 1 Ballwin Commons
Circle. Six rounds of bingo are followed by
lunch and dessert; then, six more rounds of
bingo. For details or to register, visit www.
ballwin.mo.us.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
The Ballwin Police Department will host
a Shred Event from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday,
April 29 on the east lot of the Target Store,
15025 Manchester Road. Bring sensitive
documents to be shredded on site. As there
is a limit of one shredding truck for this
event, it is first-come, first-serve. Shredded
material must be limited to four average
size containers.
• • •
Pedal the Cause’s free training ride
and 2017 Kickoff Party are on Sunday,
May 7. Check-in opens at 7 a.m. at Ballpark
Village, 601 Clark Avenue in St.
Louis. Pedal the Cause training rides are
free and open to the public. A variety of
course lengths are offered. For details, visit
www.pedalthecause.org/may-7-kickoff.
• • •
The 2017 Manchester Craft Beer Festival
is from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at
Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec
Station Road in Manchester. The event features
tastings from craft breweries, music
and food trucks. Ticket holders must present
a photo ID and be age 21 or older. For
tickets or more information, visit www.
manchestermo.gov/beerfest or call (636)
391-6326 x400.
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PLACES
The Cottages of Lake St. Louis, a Chesterfield
Chamber of Commerce member
and Missouri’s first Green House project,
held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and
open house on Friday, April 7. The Green
House model is considered a new approach
to short-term rehabilitation and skilled
nursing. The community is built as a neighborhood
of cottages. All cooking is done in
an open concept kitchen of each resident’s
home, wake-up times are natural, rather
than scheduled; and residents are encouraged
to set their own schedules and pursue
their own interests.
• • •
Chesterfield-based Centene Corporation
was the presenting sponsor for Saint
Louis Crisis Nursery’s Razzle Dazzle
‘ROAR: Reach Out And Rescue’ gala.
Crisis Nursery is an independent, not-forprofit
agency that provides short-term shelter
and assistance to families throughout
the greater St. Louis, St. Charles, Southern
Illinois and surrounding regions.
• • •
Maryville University was a gold sponsor
of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s Razzle
Dazzle ‘ROAR: Reach Out And Rescue’
gala. Crisis Nursery is an independent, notfor-profit
agency that provides short-term
shelter and assistance to families throughout
the greater St. Louis, St. Charles,
Southern Illinois and surrounding regions.
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J.D. Power has announced that Shelter
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Satisfaction among Auto Insurers in the
Central Region” on its U.S. Auto Insurance
Study. This study asked customers to
provide feedback about their overall satisfaction
with their auto insurance company
in the following study factors: interaction,
policy offerings, price, billing process and
policy information and claims. Shelter
Insurance is represented by Steve Downs
in West St. Louis County.
PEOPLE
Saint Louis Crisis Nursery presented Sen.
Jill Schupp, of Creve Coeur, with its Legislator
of the Year award for championing
legislation to train educators how to spot
signs of suicide; instituting paid family and
medical leave; and protecting children in
unlicensed daycare settings. She received
the award during Crisis Nursery’s Razzle
Dazzle ‘ROAR: Reach Out And Rescue’
gala. Schupp is a long-standing member of
the Crisis Nursery’s Advisory Board.
• • •
Ballwin resident Tim Barringhaus,
senior vice president and team leader at
Enterprise Bank & Trust, was selected to
oversee the correspondent banking and
agricultural lending divisions in addition
to his current responsibilities. Prior to joining
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Barringhaus
worked for U.S. Bank as a vice president,
relationship manager in the correspondent
banking division and at Edward Jones,
where he was a limited partner in the banking
services division.
• • •
Bill Bass, Parkway
School District’s innovation
coordinator for
instructional technology,
information and library
media, was named a
“20 to Watch” recipient
by the National School
Boards Association. He
Bass
was recognized for his ability to inspire
colleagues to explore and embrace innovative
technology solutions as well as
instructional strategies that contribute to
high-quality learning experiences for all
students. Bass was honored during the
Consortium for School Networking Conference
on April 3 in Chicago.
NETWORKING AND EVENTS
The Eureka Chamber of Commerce
sponsors a Chamber After Hours event
on Thursday, April 20 from 5-7 p.m. at El
Nopal Restaurant, 106 S. Central Avenue
in Eureka. Admission is free.
• • •
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
holds its 27th Annual Golf
Tournament on Monday, April 24 at Persimmon
Woods Golf Club, 6401 Weldon
Springs Road in St. Charles. Registration
begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch
at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30
p.m. Cocktails, dinner, awards, a silent
auction and raffle drawings take place at
6 p.m. The cost is $200 per person; $780
per foursome without green/tee sponsorship
and $1,000 per foursome with green/
tee sponsorship. For more information,
call (636) 532-3399 or email info@chesterfieldmochamber.com.
• • •
The Creve Coeur Chamber of Commerce
hosts a Lunch & Learn networking
event and panel discussion featuring
Creve Coeur area entrepreneurs and
business professionals on Tuesday, April
25 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Enterprise
Bank & Trust, 11401 Olive Blvd. in
Creve Coeur. The event is free, but limited
to 70 guests. For more information
and to register, contact Nancy Gray at
(314) 569-3536.
• • •
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
sponsors a Business After Hours, hosted
by Commerce Bank, 1699 Clarkson Road
in Chesterfield, on Thursday, April 27 from
5-7 p.m. The event is free for members and
$15 for guests. For more information, call
(636) 532-3399 or email info@chesterfieldmochamber.com.
• • •
A Young Professionals Meet-Up event,
in conjunction with the Creve Coeur
Chamber of Commerce, is on Wednesday,
April 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Granite
City Brewery, 11411 Olive Blvd. in Creve
Coeur. Contact Katie at (314) 991-2602 for
more information.
• • •
A First Thursday Coffee is held on
May 4 from 7:30-9 a.m. at MTM, Inc
635 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 125,
in Town & Country. The event is free for
chamber members and $15 for guests. For
more information, call (636) 532-3399 or
email info@chesterfieldmochamber.com.
• • •
A First Friday Coffee is from 7:30-9
a.m. on May 5, location to be determined.
Members and non-members are welcome
to attend. Contact Deb Pinson at (636) 230-
9900 or dpinson@westcountychamber.
com for more information.
• • •
The West County Chamber of Commerce
has announced a new date for its
60th anniversary celebration. The celebration
now will take place on Saturday,
June 10 from 6-10 p.m. at the Country
Club of St. Albans, 3165 St. Albans Road
in St. Albans. Tickets are $85 per person.
For more information, contact Deb Pinson
at (636) 230-9900 or dpinson@westcountychamber.com.

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Gorgeous 2 Story Home in Sycamore Manor
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$535,000
VILLA
1152 Toreador Dr
Chesterfield
$179,900
1016 Park Forest Pl
Ellisville
$398,500
17 Guylyn Ln
Valley Park
$160,000
55 West Oak Hill Dr
Ellisville
$275,000
CONDOMINIUM
13515 Coliseum Dr #G
Chesterfield
$99,900
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CHESTERFIELD
1432 Sycamore Manor
$324,900
LAKE ST. LOUIS
520 Wyndgate Lake Dr.
$389,900
WILDWOOD
2518 Larksong Dr., So.
$262,500
LAKE ST. LOUIS
1106 Oakley Ln.
$209,900
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BALLWIN
Little Hill Ct.
Seller Saved
$2,549**
WENTZVILLE
John Charles Dr.
Seller Saved
$2,150**
CHESTERFIELD
Wilson Manor
Seller Saved
$11,685**
WILDWOOD
Morel Lane
Seller Saved
$8,100**
SOLD
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CHESTERFIELD
803 Stone Meadow
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$6,937**
CHESTERFIELD
1211 Westmeade
Seller Saved
$6,600**
WILDWOOD
907 Orrville Wood Lane
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CHESTERFIELD
14934 Lake Manor Ct.
Seller Saved
$6,075**
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